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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
THE WATER BONDS.
Their Validity to BE Argued ut Olymr
Today.

Their Validity to Be Argued ut Olympia
Today.
City Attorney Shepard leaves for Olym-
pia today to represent the city before the
supreme court IN the hearing of the appeal
in the case of James b. Metcalfe, appellant
VS.. the city of Seattle, Robert Moran and
others, respondents, involving the legality
of the water bonds.
The brief of the respondents comprises
nineteen pages, and gives a complete his
tory of the case, and in an appendix replies
10 the brief ofAppellant.
The city attorney of Olympia will assist
Seattle's attorney in the case. This action
was brought about by the following letter
received by the mayor of Olympia from
Rollins & Co., thc Denver brokers. who
bought the bonds:
case is being made by the city OF Seattle i
the supreme court, ard at the instance of the
Rollins Investment Company. of this city. /
write TO suggest that your counsel cooperate
with Seattle at once and cause as strong q case
to be presented as poss.ble. for ii the court
holds that the constitution requires three-fiiths
of all the voters resident in the corporation 70
authorize the issue Of bonds. your proceeding to
bond will be nagatory.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
PASSENGER LISTS.

Following is the outgoing passenger list
by the steamship City of Puebla, which
sailed for San Francisco at o'clock last
night:
J. C. Merithem and wife, J. Hyman, J. g. Sew
erence, Mrs. r. + Hathaway and two children,
Mrs Y. Egan, Z. A. Bethel. U. L Davis. G. G..
Chandler. Mrs. Charles stanton, c. l. Guthu.
and wife, Judge ]. B. Reed. Mr.. and Mrs Lever
idge and daughter, A. Christensen. wife and
two children; T. r. Arson. DR.. Larkey. g. F.
Gibson. Mrs r. s. Brown, Mrs Robertson, Mrs.
w. Cole, E. w. Maddern. John Chislett, B. H..
Kinney, E. A. Mills, Mrs Murray, c. B. Palmer.
n. Madden, w. C. Ames, ]. p. Smith
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
The Hamilton Rohher.

Joseph P. Frye. who robbed Captain
Jones, superintendent of the Cumberland
coal mines, of 81 800 on Tuesday, was yes
terday held by the justice of the peace at
Mount Vernon in $1,000 bonds to answer
to the superior court All of the money
was found on his person when he was
arrested. He never was on the Seattle
police force. as has been reported. but at
one time was on the force at Butte City,
Mont
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
sEArrLE's oRowTa rRovEEBIAl


A N0veIist Uses 1t ~ an illustration Of
Rapidify.
Any man who has any doubt that the
fame of Sesttie's growth has spread far and
wide need only buy the July Cestuyy to
have it removed. The surest way TO perpet-
nate the fame Of . town is to have its name
embodied in proverb. That good fortune
has befaIlen Seattle. In the course Of .
story entitled 1.-THE AnRiomaniacs," de-
scr1bing how . young English professor
became acquainted with those present-day
snobs in this country. occurs the following
passage:
4 new Engiishman has the odds al in his
favor. Banting. good-natured mortal and
sketchy in his style, had told his friends that
Professor Jencks was the famous scientist OF
Oxbridge and that Barker said he might proba-
bly, be intending to write book about
the states Barker had said nothing
Of the kind. 1t wss passenger on the Etruria
who hazarded this observation. and Bunting in
terwove IL with his own ideas OF the reality.
The consequences was that Jencks' reputation,
Immediately alter he set foot on American soil,
began to grow at the rate Of Chicago or Seattle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

Charles A. Smith, a brother of DR.. Hor-
ace f. Smith, the dentist, OF this city. fell
from truck load of shingles at Salem, Or,
yesterday morning, and was instantly
killed, wheel of the truck passing direct
ly over his head. Mr.. Smith had been sub
ject to epilepuc fits, and it is supposed that
he was overtaken by one while on the
truck. He was 40 years old and unmar.
ried. DR.. Smith received a dispatch an
nouncing his brothers death last night,
and he left Immediately for Salem.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

The interview with General J. S. Clark
son on the advantages of the Puget sound
country published in the Posr-INrELLI-
GEscER OF July 10 has been republished in
pamphlet form by the Chamber of Com
merce. and 10000 copies have been printed
for distribution in the East. Advance
sheets of the book on Seattle to be pub
lished by the chamber have been received
and show it to be very complete work. 1t
will be issued in a few days.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

Mrs. Brooks is back from Steilacoom.
She was temporarily discharged from the
asylum and is on her good behavior. She
looks much improved in health, and states
that but for the fact that she has little
property here she would have remained at
the asylum. The day watch at the police
headquarters, where she is painfully re-
membered as nuisance, received a plea
ant call from her yesterday afternoon.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
THE JAPs MUST GO.
White Restauranteurs Will Comnef.
With Them in Prices.

With Them in Prices.
An important meeting of the Restaurant
and Hotel Proprietors' Association was
held last night in Chisholm's hall. presi-
dent r. A. Chisholm presided, and the
meeting was well attended. The milk and
meat supply questions, and the growth of
japanese restaurants in the city were dis
cussed. The latter was given the most con-
sideration by far. 1t was agreed that some
action should be taken to stop the inroads
on the trade being made by the Japs. A
committee was appointed to wait on the
labor unions, and use all legitimate means
IN its power to induce their members to
patronize white restaurants. As good ser-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
TRANSFER OF rELEoRAPH CO.

Puget Sound Line Goes TO Pacific
Postal.
The stockholders of the Puget Sound
Telegraph Company have been holding
frequent adjourned meetings since the
regular one, held July IA. for the purpose
of effecting transfer of the company's
lines and franchise to the Pacific Postal
Company. The managers have decided
that il would be advisable to lease to the
latter company. and it is expected that the
directors will approve of the same.
The transfer will probably be made Sep
tember /. when the Pacific Postal Com
pany will take possession. The line will
then be placed in first-class order. and all
the latest appliances be added.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

For low rates excellent accommo,.,;.ra
al the features that constitute Z eucessssri md
enjoyable trip 10 the Kast take the Noyths-, p
cine through vestibale trsina To s, Paul.
dining. drawinEroom. and sleeninr csrs TeW
touriss sleepers under the direction NJ ~. p.ii.
man Palace Car Company are attached 70 dsily
through trains No better service to be forn6
A Chilberx. city ticket agent 7is second st,sef
Session nosson block; = 1onkin. depot ticket assns -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
THE BEST ON THE COAST.
seattle's opera.House Will outshine AL,
Its Rivals.

statttc obcFa mouse VIII Outahfue All
Its Rivals.
The plans for the new opera-house were
the subject of two hours conference YES.
terday between the stockholders w. e.
Bailey, Judge Thomas Burke, Amos Brown.
John Leary and W. Il. Ballard and the ar.
chitect. Louis Ii. Sullivan. of Adler a sul-
Ivan. Chicago. Only the general outline
was arranged and Mr.. Sullivan stated that
he could not yet give any idea of what the
plans would be. He stated, however. thst
the house would be superior to any on the
Coast and would be what he, "a =,
architect using the term adyisedly, would
call "a very good house." that everything
about it would be gold. not tinsel, and thar
II would be a house which would advertise
itself as the bess on the Coast. Mr..
Sullivan stated that the stockholders
knew what they meant when they
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

Removal. W. Hughes. the tea and cofsse
man, has opened up AZ SOS Second street Erass,
roasted coffee delivered at the store ever or,.
Ing ~t~ StSfy AuOkn-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
GREAT NORTHERN SHOE

The Great Northern has commenced vorr an
It's extensive machine shops and roundhouse at
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

The freight and passenger business on
the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern is still
on the increase and is even better than
during July. which was not expected by
the officials of the road
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
CLEARANCE SALE ArR.svrs,

cut glass ware, novelties and All aids' snd eods
tbs s month J. K Basye, iewelry Emporium.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

The Builders Association will 90 out on
the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern this
morning and will spend the day at Sno-
qualmie Falls.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07

ISrELLIeENcER telegraphs: The Union Pa
cific railway commenced grading near this
city today ana will make the dirt fly. They
have great lot of work to do here to level
the ten acres purchased for yards. depot,
warehouse and docks.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-07
| 1lHlIz zzgcE HOUSE
Second and James SITS.


order close all summer goods -
rapidly inspection: N
Wool ChallieS reduced to 15c yard.
Wide Sateens now 10c and IL 12c.
White Goods all latest Styles 1Oc IL 2c and &c. worth from
to 25c
Ladies' all wool Jerseys in all colors reduced to SOC ca
C0RSETS AT new YORK PRICES.
fom$I
Model sold New York
guaranteed as kandi
No Sc best valuei thee IN
is z5c
t. sute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
Condensed LOCALS.

Through the kindness of Capt. James E.
Waugh and L. :. kcllchcr. the children OF st.
NIncent's Orphan Asylum enjoyed picnic yes
terday at Charlton Heights.
Odd joe sometimes called big Foot Joe. ~
the vell-knOwn DOOtblack. who had q stand
near the corner of 9th and u streets for some
years. died yesterday at Ereedman's Hospital.
Henry Dodson. for loud and boisterous talk
ing. was fined - III the Police Court TODAY.
Yesterday afternoon the horse attached to q
buggy in which were Mrs. Sellhausen and her
son took fright at an electric car on New York
avenue and North Capitol street and ran of.
Both mother and son were thrown out of the
vehicle against lamp post and were some
what bruised
Philip Hawkins colored for being loud and
bOIsterOus on A street southwest. was before
Judge Mills tins morning and was compelled
either 10 pay - or so down to the farm.
VIM III. Lewis. an ole cOlored man. plead
guilty III the Police Cour, this morning to a
charge OF cursInG and swearing on Pomeroy
street yesterday. Court fines you 50 was
Clerk Harper brief response.
Charles Carter. colorcd. plead guilty to the
charge of stealing basket from John A. Lynch
and not guilty to charge of cu-sing and
swearing when he was arraigned III the Police
Court today. He WAS fined 80 III each case
and a month and a half in jail in default of
payment.
On the police records the name of the man
arrested last Friday on a charge OF withholding
the funds of Memphis building association
appears as j. r. Nottingham. The name pub
hshed was William Nottingham. which fact
caused some annoyance 10 Mr.. William Not
tinSham of the city post Office. who had no
connection with the case referred TO.
The young man, Jacob Ripple, who was
fatally njured at Germantown station on the
baltimore and Ohio road Tuesday evening was
cared for by Drs. Etchinson of Gaithersburg and
Anderson of Rockville, both surgeons of the
road. DIR. Edward Anderson OF Rockville
brought him to this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
THE SHRINERs AFLOAT.
A jolly Party of Excursionists Go Down
the River.

When the steamer Charles Macalester pulled
out from her dock at the foot OF 7th street
shortly after G o'clock last evening she was
packed with crowd Of jolly excursionists.
The event was the excursion to Marshall Hall
given by the Ancient Arabic Order OF the
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine, Almas Temple.
Many engaged in dancing on the pavilion.
The floor committee-Messr A. Z. Acker, W
j. Byers, j. W. Blandford, d. p. Hickling, r..
j. Mclean and II. X. Simpson-looked after the
arrangements in a most satisfactory manner.
At the conclusion of the second dance Mr.. Geo.
ii. Walker presented Mrs. Chas. Gibbs with \
token of esteem of the Mystic Shrine. In a
short speech Mr.. ii. bingham very pleasantly
responded for Mrs. Gibbs. The committee on
arrangements was composed of Messrs. John
III. Olcott, chairman; Geo. III. Walker, poten-
tate; l.. {. Wood, mushlr; Andrew W. KEEL
ley. bitah: A. Il. Coolidge, rabbin; j. Is.
Cralle, shurafa, and Harrison Dingmen.
Among the visiting Shrinors were: Messrs
Noble ]. G. Grezingcr OF the Ismalia
Temple, Buffalo, n. Y, and John $. Graybill
Of Zulu Temple OF Philadelphia, and Con-
Jas. Iraylor. On the return trip second de-
gree TO the daughter of Hebe was conferred
upon oil the ladies aboard. A large alleged
clsret punch bowl filed with colored water.
bitterly favored, ginger snaps stuffed with raw
cotton ana pepper, was what the degree was
administered with. The Yankee Doodeville
quartet, lead by Col. J. L. Amos rendered
some choice selections, and tho band played
Annie Rooney. The party returned to the city
shortly after midnight somewhat weary, but in
good spirits. and pleased with having such a
jolly good time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
RAILROAD TO GETTYSBURG.
Residents of Montgomery County, Md.
VIII Aid the Enterprise.

The residents of Montgomery county, Nd.
are alive to the importance of building the
proposed road between Gettysburg. Pa, and
this city. 4 meeting of citizens was held yes
terday at Burnt Mills, Montgomery county, for
the purpose Of indorsing this enterprise and
assuring the projectors of the hearty co-opera-
ton and support of the property owners and
residents OF the county. About year ago the
surveys were made for an extension of the
Harrisburg and Gettysburg railroad to this
city. This proposed line passes near Burnt
Mills, about four miles east Of the station Of
Silver Springs. on the Metropolitan branch of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The exact
line of the road. however. has hot yet
been decided. Mr.. Robert Miller of Spen-
cervi!le presided at the meeting yes
terday and Mr.. Benjamin Faucet was
the secretary. Among those present were:
W. NJ. Stab!er. James Clark. Warwick Miller
Robert Miller, Benjamin Faucet James L.
Burr. c. o. b. Bryan. o. II. =. Clark. Richard
Waters. Amos Holland. Warwick Miller IT,
William Candy. George Bonifant William Z.
Mannakee, George Il. McCeney, Mr.. Ross OF
District of Columbia, Thomas Hardessy. John
Bean. James Moran, j. 5. j. Clark. Mr.. Nichols.
DIR. Francis Thomas. Eugene Hopkins, Charles
Conley. j. 5. Haines of Carroll county and j.
s. McCeney.
A letter was read by Mr. James F. Burr from
Mr. ulIer. the president OF the road, expressing
his confidence Ill the enterprise. 1t was stated
that what was needed was money, and several
large property owners, through whose farms
the proposed road passes, announced that they
would not only grant right OF way free, but
would also contribute money toward the
expense of constructing the road
Messrs. George Bonifant, W. i. Mannakee
and James T. Burr were appointed committee
on resolutions. and their report was adopted
as follows:
That any company deciding on building
such road may rely on the cooperation of
those residing or holding land along its route:
that no charge will be made for right of way;
that ii desired subscription will be made to
the capital stock and that in every way a due
appreciation of the advantages to result will
be manifested"
A committee of five was appointed by the
chair to confer with the railroad company and
report the result
Resolutions thanking President Fuller were
adopted and the meeting adjourned to the 2Sth
OF October, when another meeting is 10 be held
at the Dlapp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
ALEXANDRIA.

Reported for THE EVENING STAR
An OLD CORNER STONE OPENED-In renew
ing the Methodist Protestant Church the cor
ner stone Of the church, laid sixty years ago.
was dug up and opened 1t contained, among
other things, a manuscript found in bottley
being an account OF the ceremonies at the cor
ner-stone laying, which Maj Montford had
bottled up and put in the stone. Mai. Mont
ford was Maj. Harry Bells predecessor as
curator OF the Alexandria Museum This is
one OF the memorials he has left, and as he was
most assiduous in town matters other memo
rails OF him will turn up from time to time
during the next century, although the museum
which he founded and cared for was burned
long ago. and no one knows where he now lies
buried. for he has no tombstone. He was
himself gatherer OF old corner stones and had
several i'll the museum. among others that OF
the first Catholic church. built on Washington
and Church street in 1896. All the contents OF
the NJ. L. corner stone had decayed except a
few coins and the manuscript OF Maj. Mont
ford.
The UNITED STATES BuILDISG-The national
building here, which contains the custom
house, post Office and United States cour,
rooms, will be renovated next month and put
in thorough repair. The United States in.
spector has examined the building and made
the specifications for improvements and re-
pairs and the contract will be awarded to one
OF the bidders whose proposals must be put in
before the close of next week.
NoTEs.-1he public school teachers will meet
tomorrow at Peabody Hall to receive instruc.
tions from the superintendent of schools as to
the opening OF schools next week The
county court, Judge Chichester. will open a
monthly term next Monday. IA number OF
Alexandrians who have been in attendance on
the Loudoun fair at Leesburg have returned
The electric lights have been lntermitted
for two nights to permit of the usual examira.
tons and repairs at the light works. The
having been n hot if,,fa loe
done its duty fairly well, considering that il
has no appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
ISAAC MURPHY SUSPENDED.
lie Cannot Ride During the Shccpshca,
and Gravesend Meetings.

Isaac Murphy, the jockey who rode Firenze
very badly in the Monmouth handicap. and
whose fall from her back after the finishing
post hal been passed was attributed by him to
mixture of punches, apolinars and ginger
ale, was yesterday suspended from riding dur
ing the Sheepshead Bay and Gravesend
meetings, period of one month from next
Monday.
The notice which contained the result of the
deliberations Of the executive committee was
posted in prominent place in the secretary s
office and read: Owing to the condition in
which Isaac Murphy was when he rode Firenze
In the Monmouth handicap, he is hereby sus
pended from riding during the Sheepshea /.
Bay and Gravesend meetings" Mr.. WI,hers
who on Wednesday gave it as his opinion that
Murphy WAS neither drunk nor drugged was
yesterday asked what Murphy's condition"
was The Sage of Brook dale said: The public
can draw its own inference" The New York
san says: Murphy was at the track for some
time yesterday. He was very penitent, and ex-
pressed his Willingness to make an affidavit
that he will never drink another drop Of liuuor
so long as he remains in Mr.. Haggin's employ.
There Is any amount of sympathy for the boy
and much regret was expressed in certain
quarters that he was not let off with stiff fine
of say $1,000 but Mr.. Withers was inexorable
and it is difficult to see what other course he
could have taken under the circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
GEORGETOWN,

MAKING IT LIVELY FOR THE PoLICE.--The
residents on Fenwick's Hill have little il any
respect for the officers Of the law Not great
while ago Officer Bradley was pretty badly
treated there by three or four women while no
was making an arrest. Yesterday afternoon
Charlotte Harris, Adeline Harris, Orlando Har-
ris and Cora Kidwell were 80 drunk and dis
orderly that the attention of Officer Schneider
was attracted to them. In attempting to arrest
the party he was subjected to rough treatment
by them. Orlando Harris threw bricks and
stones Mt the officer and one of the missiles
went wide Of its mark and struck a woman on
the head. The assistance Of Officer Jet was
required and then the disorderly quartet we're
locked up. Cora Kidwell plead not guilty to
the charge Of vagrancy and drunkenness in
the Police Court today. Officer Schneider gave
testimony and Cora told her story. 1t did not
satisfy Judge Mills and she is IS poorer now.
OLD ENOUGH TO Know BETTER.-While on his
rounds last night after IL o'clock Officer Luther
came across an old and decrepit white man in
house in company with several negro women
He was arrested for intoxication and at the
station gave his name as Dennis Sweeney and
his age as ninety-three years.
FINED FOR PRoFANIrY-Wm Schwartz was in
the Police Court this morning charged with
using very profane language on SD street and
with making threats against Charles Vincent.
vincent and another boy told of the occurrence.
Schwartz denied the charge and told his side
OF the story and Judge Mills fined him IS for
the profanity. The threat case was nolle
pressed.
FIaHrISo ABOUT MAS-when Officer Ed
wards brought Laura Skinner and Belle Davis
to the police station last night their faces
looked as though finger nails and fists had been
freely used upon them This was the case, for
they were engaged when arrested in a fight
about o man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-29
Virginia State Items.

The Richmond paper mill has been destroyed
by fire.
Applications for accommodations at the
coming session of the Virginia University are
unprecedented, being already over six hun
dred.
A. j. Taylor of Fluvanna county will run as
an independent republican candidate for Con-
gress in the tenth district, now represented by
Mr.. Tucker, democrat.
The Virginia Press Association will meet in
Richmond III October.
One OF the female inmates of the Williams.
burg Asylum committed suicide by hanging
herself with a string.
curious exhibit at the Cape Charles fair
Is branch OF tree taken from Folly creek,
Accomac county, upon which there are clus-
tered oysters i'll their various stages of devel-
opment from the spat, of which there arc
millions, to the ll-grown bivalve.
Ex-COngressman Waddel, who successfully
contested the seat of Geo. ID. Wise, has de-
cIlned to be candidate for denomination
New tobacco has already appeared in the
LynchDurg market.