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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-19
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
New Question Arises as to the Broad
way Bonds.

N New question Arises as to the Broad
way Bonds.
A meeting of the board of public works
was held yesterday. In the matter of the
Broadway improvement bonds Mr.. He'll
bron moved that it be recommended that
a suit be instituted to determine whether
or not a special election was required for
the issuance of the same. as has been
claimed by some lawyers. he was conf
dent they could not be sold until this ques-
ton was settled. Mr.. Hebron was APP
pointed committee to draw the recon-
mendation to this effect.
Superintendent Compton reported that
he had seen Judge Jacobs with reference
to an ordinance covering the erection of
the small wooden buildings sign boards,
etc., within the fire limits. The judge
gave it as his opinion that no ordinance
could be drawn absolutely prohibiting the
erection of this class of work, but the only
way to do this would be to attach a penalty
to each offense; the city cannot absolutely
prohibit the maintenance of fences, etc,
after they have once been erected.
Mr. Hebron said that the object of this
request to Judge Jacobs was to have an
ordinance prepared by which future cree
Judge Jacobs was requested to prepare
such an ordinance.
Judge Jacobs also submitted an opinion
stating that the city was liable for the
taxes on the Spring Hill water-works
plant bought by the city; referred to the
auditing committee.
City Engineer Gardner reported that
Jones street had been completed by Con-
tractor Feek, and recommending its &C
ceptance; report adopted.
A telegram was received from Saunders,
Ward & Co., of Tacoma, stating they
woald bring the waterpipe from New
York, to replace that lost on the Huatler,
for $40 per ton. Secretary Holbrook was
instructed to telegraph r. d. Wood &; Co.,
stating that steamer would leave on July
1, as per above telegram, and ask them if
the pipe could be gotten ready by that
time; if so the city will pay additional
cost.
Street Commissioner Alexander recom-
mended the removal of distractions and
the repair of Lakeview avenue; report
adopted.
Superintendent Schmidt reported that
sewers had been repaired on Jones street,
as ordered. The superintendent was also
instructed to investigate the complaint of
Mr.. Ingels.
Judge McGilvra said that the rains had
washed down the dirt into the sewer on
Seventh street, near Columbia, and asked
tnat it be repaired; referred to the super
intendent of sewers.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Abbie Darlington Opera Company.


The triumphs of the charming young
American prima donna, Abbie Darlington,
who appears at the opera-house Friday,
May 80, are recorded with the greatest
artists and in connection with the largest
companies presenting Italian and English
opera in Europe, America and Mexico,
among which may be mentioned Her
Majesty's Italian opera, the Strakosch
Opera Company, Hess opera, Gilmore's
famous band, etc.
Nine. Darlington has sung during this
time the following operas: Faust -
"Ernani, "Mignon, "Rigoletto," Mar
tha," mariana" la Travlata,' al
Trovatore," William TELL" FRA Dia-
volo," "Mephistopheles,n Bohemian
Girl" al Flauto Magico," "Don Glow
ami" and I'll Barbiere di Siviglia"
Nine. Carrington's support is said to be
very good, among whom are the follow
ing well-known artists: Mr.. Edwin NJ.
Shonert, Mr.. Basil Petetson, Eugene
Karuffer. Horace Bolini. Miss Minervs
Babcock and Mr.. George w. Traverner.
The repertoire for this brief engagement
commencing Friday, May -, will be 1.-THE
Rose of Castillo on Friday evening, and
Faust" Saturday. Reserved seats are
now on sale
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BREyITIES.

An seton very important in its results to the
new Northwest and 70 the whole country was
Dr. "hitmHn's famous ride to Washington City
from what Is now Washington state. Hear the
lecture tonight at the Unitarian church by Mr.
c. II. Dubois on this subject Admission, 50
cents
Licenses 20 wed were issued yesterday for Will
liam e. Gilger snd Sarah ]. Carroll. OF Seattle
Mcleod Hensleigh and Olive f. McAllister. of
King county.
Two coal land declaratory statements and
seven cash entries were fled in the United
States land Office Yesterday
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thur sum of $4,000 as proceeds of the wa
ter bonds. This makes $1,000 Another
call will soon be due.
Comptroller Ferris left last night for a
trip to California. He has been in indiffer-
ent health for some time.
No bids have been received for the Broad
way improvement bonds, and the entire
question will probably have to be relegated
to the courts to ascertain the actual rela-
ton ofbonds of that character to the city's
general liability
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CITY HALL NOTES.
Opinion by the Corporation Counsel
Ten-Year Grade Bonds.

The corporation counsel has prepared an
opinion for the house of delegates to the
effect that the council cannot grant the
petition of the Seattle Consolidated Street
Car Company for the permission to lay
down single track on Pike street from
Fifth to Sixth street The charter SAYS,
without any exception, that any such right
must be awarded to the highest bidders.
n. w. Harris & Co. have RENTED fur
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Shipping Intelligence.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Is - Arrived - Mic
str Costa Rica, Departure Bay: str san Pedro,
Tacoma; Rufus L Wood, Seattle. Cleared
Str State OF California, Portland.
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The morning call., 1891-02-01
PURSUED WITH A WILL,
Breaking Up the StrOngholds of
the Highbinders.

The crusade of the police on the twenty
Highlander strongholds in Chinatown is be-
ing carried on with will, Chief Crowley
having decided to break up the headuuar-
tiers of the Chinese cut-throats and black
mailers and to prevent their societies from
holding meetings. Since the shooting of
Wong All Foo on Friday. Sergeant Price
and posse have raided all the stronghoids,
destroying the furniture, seized munitions
OF war and wrecked the rooms.
Before the work of destruction was COM
menced, however, the chief apprised the
Chinese Consul Of the plan and it was ap-
proved. 1t was understood that none of
the genuine benevolent societies or family
headquarters should be disturbed, and SO far
the crusade of the police has been sanctioned
by the Chinese merchants and the better
class Of trades people. Among the high
binder societies raided yesterday were the
following:
King Fook Tong, 1910 Dupont street: ST
OGg Seer and Wah Tin San, 1916 Dupont /:
Ong Yeek Tong 734 Pacific; Bing Ong Tong,
717h Jackson; Gi Sin Seer, S19B Washing
ton ), Hop Slug Tong. Spofford alley; Suey
On Tong, Wavery place.
Several places raided on Friday were re-
visited, and in some the officers found that
wooden idols and the favofite "joss" had
either been destroyed or removed Pictures
OF the idols appeared on the walls, and these
were ruthlessly torn down by the invaders.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
QUITE A HAUL MADE.
Daring Burglary of Andrews jew


Daring Burglary of Andrews Jewelry
Store.
The jewelry-store of A. Andrews, on
Montgomery street. was entered in some
manner by thieves on the night of Tuesday,
the Goth ult., and quantity of jewelry, con-
sisting of fifty-eight scarf-pins and thirty
six lockets, valued at $500, was stolen. 1t
is supposed that the thieves secreted them
selves in the cellar during the daytime, and
at night bored up through the floor of a
small closet under a working jewelers.
bench. Through this opening they climbed
into the store and then took the contents
OF two trays on the showcase near the front
of the store.
On the night of the burglary Alfred An
drews, son of the proprietor, was sleeping
In the store, and at midnight he was joined
by Joseph Abrams, the regular Waterman.
30 gently did the burglars work that the
slumbeTs of the watchmen were not dis
turbed. The whole front of the store is of
glass and the interior is brilliantly illumi-
mated all the time and so being it is a won
der that the thieves were not observed.
They must have been very bold and ex-
perienced operators, for after taking the
dlamond-studded jewelry they also carefully
covered up the traces of their acts. The OIL
cloth coverings of the showcase were re-
placed and everything put in order. In
making retreat six lockets and several
scarf-pins were dropped on the floor.
Although detectives have been inveStigat-
Ing the burglary for nearly two weeks no
elew that would lead to the arrest of the
bold operators has yet been discovered.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
COURSING.
A Challenge Sent to the Sacrament

A Challenge Sent to the Sacramento
Club.
L. j. Canavan, the talking expert and
proprietor of the Ocean View Coursing
Demesne, has sent challenge to NJ E.
Howard of the Sacramento Coursing Club
to match sixteen San Francisco dogs against
an equal number of long-tails from Sacra-
! mento. Canayan stipalates that the stake
to be run for will amount to $500, which
means $40 per dog, and that the majority Of
wins will decide the contest The San
Francisco coursing men who matched their
fleet CANNES against the Sacramento flyers
about two years ago met with such an
ignominious defeat that they have not yet
forgotten it. The home talent SO to speak,
moderated the good qualities of the
Sacra mento greyhounds, and without
giving the attention necessary TO the
perfection of a hounds training for
series Of grueling races they
1ourneyed to the capital city, expecting to
wipe out their opponents with consummate
ease. What was the result? The San
Francisco delegation lost nearly every race
run and had to borrow money to defray
their expenses. The lesson taught them
opened their eyes, and if the Sacramento
Club should accept the present challenge
| some lively betting will be witnessed when
| the representative dogs of the two cities
meet on the open sward to contest the
| honors.
John Egan's challenge to run Maid of
| Erin against j. j. Rademaker's Al Farrow
| has been accepted by the latter and the con-
| test will take place on the 18th inst. at Ocean
| View Park. The consideration eis 500 a
| side. John Grace, the popular judge of
| coursing, has been chosen to referee the
| match.
A man named Purbeck, from Salem, Mass,
| has just purchased in Sheffield greyhound,
| named Gem of the Season, for $4,000. This
dog, besides carrying off first honors at the
| Birmingham dog show, has taken thirty
| special prizes within a year.
| j. b. Hill will match his dog Blue Bell
against NJ. Aliens Bessie A Tor 500 side.
| The race to take place on the Sth inst, best
| two out of three courses.
A coursing match will take place to-day
| at Ocean View Park. The drawing will be
| held on the grounds.
The morning call., 1891-02-01

but this Mr. Brewster denied. Among her
cargo are rs head of horses, 10 head Holstein
stock and number of dogs.
Ross d Hewlett, agents for the British
fleet OF sealing vessels, yesterday received
Geographic orders to have built an 1S-foot
sealing boat for the Thistle, which is shortly
expected here from Victoria, b. c. This is
in addition to the six boats already or
dered.
The steamer Costa Rica. which was re-
Gently ashore up Dorth, has been fully re-
paired at Victoria and is now at Departure
Bay, loading for this port
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.
The ship James Nesmith left Fremont
street Wharf and was towed to Port Costa
yesterday.
The Duchess of Albany docked on the
north side of Spear street.
The ship Fort George hauled into the
stream from Pacific street.
The ship Iyanhoe came down from Port
Costa and docked at Harrison street.
The United States steamer Richard Rush
returned to port yesterday morning from a
1ruiSe
The morning call., 1891-02-01

street, $50 north of Fourteenth, 25x15O in
size, has been sold for $500; price in deed,
$40.
The property on the southeast side of
Howard street, 1926 northeast of Third,
81 :6XS0 in size, has been sold for $4,000 !;
not yet of record.
The property ON the northeast corner of
Fillmore and Green streets, Al feet on Fill
more by ST:6 on Green, has been sold for
S44O0; not yet of record.
The property on the north side of Army
street. % &c feet east of Castro, % :3x124 in
size, has been sold for S525; moi yet Of rec
ord.
The property on the south side of CaIifor-
MIA street, $50 feet west of Jones, IS OK
l37 Is IN size, has been sold for S27, $50; not
yet of record.
The property on the east side of Fourth
avenue, 275 feet south of California, 25x12O
in size, has been sold for $3.50; price put in
deed, $40.
The property north side of Sacramento
street, 206 west of Walnut 34:6xl17:6 in
size. has been sold for $1,000, not yet Of rec
ord.
The property on the south side of Geary
street, 80 east of franklin. 30x120 to rear
street. has been sold for $780,
The Pixley Jail property, on the north
east corner of Polk and Pacific streets, I27 IS
on Polk by 1876 ON Pacific has been sold
Tor S4l 900; not yet of record.
Inc property ON the east side of Powell
street, 81 Is south of Greenwich. 69x137 g in
size, has been sold for $780,
The morning call., 1891-02-01
CITY HALL COAL. j..
The Finance Committee Pursuing Its In
vestivafion.

The Finance Committee Pursuing Its In
yestigation.
The new City Hall coal bills for Deem
Der were again the subject Of investigation
by the Finance Committee of the Board of
Supervisors yesterday.
I. j. O'Neill. the lately retired head por-
ter, stated that one of his subordinates
named Mccartney had charge of the coal
supply.
McCaffrey was called and said that he
weighed the December coal and found it all
right. He thought some of it must have
been used in the engine-room. 1t was not
possible for the stoves Uf the hall to consume
SO much.
Harry Kelly, the dealer who supplies the
City Hall coal, said he boughtof Charles
Allen, with whom lie had contract. He
also bought little of other dealers.
Charles Alien testified that he sold Kelly
eighty-six tons of coal in December.
Further investigation was postponed one
wppL 49,
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Bad Blood Is BreMing.

Bad blood is brewing in the Cogswell
Mission High School. between Principal
Kennedy and Professor Heugstler, teacher
in the Language Department. Last fall the
Board of Education put G. Fl. Murphy at
the head of the Mathematical Department,
a position which Heugs.ler had filled in ad-
dtion to the Professorship of Languages,
and the change made the latter somewhat
wrathy. He says it was all done through
Kennedy's manipulations and was purely
political dodge. while Kennedy declares that
Heugstler was anxious to hold the place
that he might use it as political stepping
stone The end is not vet
The morning call., 1891-02-01
CIty Han Recommendation

Judge Hebbard made complaint to the
City Hall Commissioners yesterday that his
courtroom is unsuitable for the uses re-
CURED of it, and asked to be assigned to a
better room.
Auditor Stern suggested that the rooms
now occupied by the Board of Education
could be fitted up for courtroom when the
board moved to the new quarters.
The architect reported that he had pre-
pared the specifications for the fitting up of
the County Clerks Office in the northwest
The morning call., 1891-02-01
The Port Admira, SURPRISED.

A number of pilots gathered at the head.
quarters of the port pilots at 5o6 Battery
street yesterday afternoon, and taking Cap
tain Thomas Il. Barber, the Port Ad-
miral," by surprise, presented him with a
handsome ebony gold-headed cane. On the
massive gold head are inscribed Captain
BARRIERS monogram, his name and the
words, Presented by the pilots" Captain
Barber, whom TO know is to like, has been Q
pilot Of this port since December, 1869. and
has, since January l. 1889, occupied his
present position, in which he has gained the
esteem of all the pilots. The presentation
speech was made by Captain Steve Castle, to
(which Captain Barber made suitable re-
spouse
The morning call., 1891-02-01
FaIlon and Maggie Sentenced.

William ]. FaIIon and j. W. Magic were
sentenced by Judge Murphy Yesterday to
four years imprisonment in San Quentin.
They are the two young men who wrre con-
victed of tapping the Western Union Tele-
graph Company wires for tips on the pool
room so they could work the horse-races.
They were arrested in the latter part of last
spring. Fallon was convicted ON first trial,
but 1t took two trials to convict Maggie.
Their attorney will apply to the Supreme
Court for q writ Of probable cause.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
The Deaths of One weeI..

There were 139 deaths recorded at the
Health Office during the week. against pa
for the corresponding week in 1890, when la
grippe was raging. Foreign born J6, includ-
and 10 were over 60 years old. There were
suicides, casualties and "a deaths in pub
lie Institutions. The principal causes of
death were: Apoplexy 5, bronchitis 6, can
Ger 8. Group A. diDhtheria 10. heart disease 6,
lnaniilon 8. paralysis 3, consumption IS,
pneumonia II, peritonitis 4.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
Sentenced to Prison.

N. G. Smith, who pleaded guilty before
Judge Murphy of grand larceny, was SEN
fenced to six years in San Quentin. He stole
a gold watch and some money from l.. III.
Racoulllat. G. +. Brooks. convicted of grand
larceny, was sentenced by Judge Hebbard
to two years in the State prison, and An
You and Wong Fook, both convicted of bur
glary, five years EACH
The morning call., 1891-02-01
For Money Collected.

The Lincoln National Bank Of Chicago
has sued the Pacific Bank to recover $500
on two notes given to the American Ma
tional Bank of Kansas City for collection,
and which were sent by the latter to the Pa
cific Bank. Since then the Kansas City
Bank failed, and the Pacific Bank retains
the money collected.
The morning call., 1891-02-01
For Delinnnent raxes.

The city and county of San Francisco has
sued the Central Pacific Railroad Company
to recover $1,000 delinquent taxes for the
year 1887; also the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company for $20S5, delinquent taxes for the
same year.
The morning call., 1891-02-01

and soon a line of horse-cars will connect
this portion of South San Francisco with
Market street
The morning call., 1891-02-01
ing rate in such loans is s per cent, while 7
Is the universal rate in the city.

I
Annexed is table showing the number
of feet of bituminous rock and asphalt pave
ment laid in the city since its first use in
1867 until the present time.
The morning call., 1891-02-01

Hundreds Of handsome garments beautifully tailored
In all the newest and nobbest shades many of EN- are
satin faced some made plain-a truly princey garment
and worth every cent of S2G-but as WINTER GOODS
HAVE GOT TO GIT, THESE LII 60 ALONG WITH
EN- AT $40
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-26

Bears. unless hungry or abused. are
good-natured animals and make anus
ing pets when | was in the revenue
service at Alaska" said lieutenant
1--WE had pet bear on the boat and we
called him Wineska- lie used TO CLINT
10 the cross-trees. going up hand over
hand by the ratlins. One day he ven
tured out in the yard arm AID there he
stayed. We had to get a rope and haul
him down Once he vaulted over the
head Of our Chinese cook and went into
the lockers, where he helped himself Ia
sugar and butter We had a tackling
made for him much the same as a har-
ness of pet pug. and we would drop
him overheard, with rope attached, 70
take his bath Once he landed in a ma
tive boat and nearly frightened the oc-
cupants out Of their wits lie was ss
playful az a kitten. and although he
sometimes disobeyed he was never
trescherous or unkind When he vas
lost or hid himself. as he often
did. we would look in the dark till we
saw two little balls OF FIRE. These were
his eyes. and gave him away every
time Golden DAYS
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-26
CANADIAN CLUB PICNIC.
The Members Have . Jolly Time at thu
Lake-How Tho Resort 10 Managed.

The Members Have . Jolly Time at tho
Lake-How Tho Resort 10 Managed.
The Canadian Club held a picnic SUM-
day at Johnston & Hansen's grounds,
Sheufield's Park, at Reeds Lake.
There were about five hundred people
present, and good time was enjoyed
by all. especially the children. the
club chartered the steamers Belknap
and Trixle, and the ride on the lake
was very mucn enjoyed. Everything
passed of very orderly and pleasantly,
there being no brawls or disturbances
of any description. Messrs. Johnston
& Hansen's orchestra will play on their
grounds every day during the season.
All persons wishing to make arrange
ments for private dances on short notice
can do so by calling on these gentle
men at their Office, No. 81 Canal-st.
They extend a special invitation to
ladies 10 visit their grounds and bring
their children in the afternoon. If the
ladies wish to drive out, men will take
care of their horses for them free of
charge. The grounds are very pleasant
for picnic parties. There are n large
number of settees and chairs for those
who wish to rest. No game of chance Oh
gambling of any description will be al
lowed, and liquor positively will not be
sold,
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-26
GRAND REUNION soclAsLE.
All ~hs Took Part in The Poetry OIL IN
War 10 Meet and Greet one Another

All Who Isok Part ia The Poetry OIL the
War 10 Meet aud Greet one Another
A special meeting Of the Grand hap
ids Press Club VAS held yesterday alter
noon, 70 hear the reports or committees
on the late benefit performance and TO
make arrangements tor grand re-
union OF all who took part IN the al
legory, 10 be held at Chapel Hail, Me-
Mullen Block, on Thursday evening.
The secretary and treasurer reported
the net proceeds OF the benefit TO be
s444. 20, winch sum will wipe out ali the
Indebtedness and leave handsome
balance IN the treasury. Considerable
pleasant rivalry existed between the
81. Cecilia's and Press Club members
over the sale OF tickets. The former
sold Sls6 worth and the latter eSls.
which goes 10 show that the reporter IS
a hustler on tlcket-sell!ng, even though
his competitor Is woman. The pfopo-
sitlon OF the 81. Cecilia Society TO JOIN
IN social reunion with all VINO LOOK
part in the benefit performance, met
with a spontaneous acceptance. Inc
entertainment committee was author
iLcQ 10 dectilc tCntIoi Va t'c oSs~s'~
and make all arrangements necessary
TO insure good attendance and Jolly
good time on the occasion.
An invitation IS extended TO every
person in any manner taking part IN
the performance To be present, and II
any fails 10 receive personal notice they
should regard 1t an excusable oversight
on somebody's part, and put IN All APP
pearance at the time and place agreed
upon. Each of the military companies,
the graceful misses and gents taking
part IN the Kirmiss dance, the jubilee
singers, the readers, elocutionists, SOLO
lists and members of the chorus, the
awkward squad, the several honorary
committees, including the reception
committe, the orchestra. the ushers-
in short everybody, who elaborated
IN the great success IS especially, partic-
ularly and individually invited TO JON
IN the reunion IA guests Of the st. Cecil
has and Press Club.
Resolutions of sympathy and condo
lence with and for Mrs. Eta Wilson,
whose brother was drowned by the
wreck of the Kimball, off Northport,
were read and adopted.
The meeting then adjourned to the
next regular session.