Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-05

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ant Secretary; Richard j. DEnglissn. of
pennsylvania, Treasurer: G. Fl, Klein
schmidt, of Washington. Ii brarian.
shst by a Policeman.
LOUISVILLE, Nv. jane IT. II. S.A-
vens, owner OF Farragut and other hor-
ses at the Jockey Club course. was sbn.
tins afternoon by Poiiaegnan Charles
McGrath. Stevens had passed out IF
tue grand stand. and during his absence
lost his badge. On his return he uas
refused adInittance by the doorkeeper
words followed. Stevens il said IN
nave attempted TO force his way in
McGrath interposed. vh@n. as alleged
stevens drew a knife. McGrsta then
nred the ball, striking Stevens In tn.
left arm at the elbow and entering the
body near the shoulder. The fulI ne
ture OK his injuries canno. be ascer-
tanned NcGrath was released on bond
of 5000.
Civil service COMMUNION.
WAsHrsGToy, June 4.-The civil ser
vice commissioners held a meeting TO-
day. at which a number of questions in
detail. relating to the examination Of
candidates for offices in the civil seryiee
and 70 the application OF ne = rules coy.
erninQ appointments, were discussed.
The most important of these functions
was what Interpretation sho1ld be given
to the words lone family in that
clause of the civil service reform bill
which provides that when two persons
OF one family are employed in the civil
service of the government, n, other
member of Ga Il family shall be eligible
Tn nj Az t,
do not care to examine persons who are
ineligible, they wish TO have this ques-
ton definitely settled, and will ask the
opinion OF the Attorney General. They
desire to know whether Zone family :"
means only parents aud their children.
or whether, taking into consideration
the intent of the law, which Was plainly
- prevent nep0tisfn, the prohibition il
TO be understood as extending to
nephews and nieces, brothers, sisters,
grandchildren, cousins, or relations by
marriage to persons holding places in
the civil service.
Nine 10 he Ressld.
New YogE, June 5.-Judge Donohoe
of the Supreme Court, directs res ale
of the property of the great Boulder
Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining
Company, of Colorado. The property
was sold nnder a foreclosure of mort
gage given to secure the issue of 300.
900 worth OF bonds, and WAS bought in
by the trustees, and mort2aged for
500 The resale ia ordered in CON
sequence of the disability of the tras-
tees and bond holders TO make any ar
rangement With regard to the settle
ment. The sale takes place in this
city after expiration of the usual six
weeks notice.
Inquest Over Brooklyn Bridge
Victims.
An inquest began today in the cases
of tweyle victims of the recent panic on
Brooklyn bridge. Mr.. Martin, Super
intendent of the bridge testified TO facts
of the occurrence as learned by him.
lie stated that at the time of the disas-
ter, there were twenty-five special Do
lice officers on the bridge. A railing
has been put up at the stairway since
the accident, but the witness said tn 4
this precaution would not remedy mat
tiers there in case of another panic. An
inclined plane had been suggested in
place of the stairway, but this also
would not afford relief, but on the con-
trary would be dangerous in slippery
weather. The present stairway was
the best arrangement that could be
made for the safety of passengers.
James L. Stranahan, trustee, said on
days when there was an unusual pres
sure of travel, the wagon roads would
be thrown open tothe public as : temper
airy way. and il il should seem best, an
additional walk for foot passengers
could be constructed on each side of
the carriage way.
The star Route TsIal.
route trial Merrick resumed his address
to the jury. and after criticising the
Brady policy looking to a daily mail on
every Star route, the Court and counsel
discussed the evidence given concerning
the expcditing on the Tongue river line
Merrick then terly denounced Brady,
and declared that the testimony of
Walsh stood unimpeached, and after a
long explanation of what constitutes
conspiracy in legal sense, asserted that
he had connected the defendants in a
conspiracy within the meaning OF the
law. The Court adjoarned. Merrick
will conclude on Wednesday.
Petroleum Exports.
The total value of the exports of
petroleum and petroleum products for
the 10 months ending April 80, 1883, is
$50, 1885. For the corresponding pc
riod of the preceding year it was S42,-
39i, PIP.
I. laternal Revenue Matters.
Walter Evans, Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue. called Mt the White
House today and paid his respects TO
the President. He was presented by
Postmaster General Gresham. The
President referred in general way to
the proposed consolidation or internal
revenue districts, and Informed the
Commissioner that he would dispose of
the question as soon as possible.
Terrific Tornado in Texas.
GALVESTON, June A Greenville
special says. A tornado struck here
last evening in uortherly direction
with terrific force. Torrents of rain
fell for twenty minutes, and the total
destruction OF the town seemed newt
able. A survey of the town shows one
hundred and fifty houses blown down
and large number of old buildings
more or less injured. Only one life
was Lost, although several were seriously
injured.
silver Dollars.
WASHINGTON. June 4.-The issue OF
standard silver dollars for the week end
ing June "a was 10000. For the cor
responding period last year the issue
was l7,o0O.
Passed over the Veto.
MILWAUKEE, June AIN spite OF May
or Stowell's veto the Hinsey ordinance
was adopted by the council today by a
vote Of - 10 10. Il allows saloon keep
ers to apply 10 the council for redress If
their licenses are revoked by the Mayor
or they are refused one for any cause
whatever.
Lest In the Woods.
Fred Fifield. of the Chamber Of Com
merce. has been lost in the woods of the
Penokee range, near Ashland, Wis. for
five days, having strayed from Engi-
neer Sewcll's surveying party while do
ing work for the Wisconsin Central
Railroad. The party have given az
work and are securing the woods with
dogs.
The Cable Car Strike.
CnrcAoo, June 4-Today's report Of
the cable car strike makes the number
OF strikers 500 and odd. Later in the