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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-05
TO BUILD A COLLEGE.
Norwegian Danish Church
Votes to Have a School,
FUNDS READY FOR THE WORK.
Annual Gathering OF the Advent Chris
tian Church at Fremont-W. G. t.
U, and the Fountain.

The annual conference of the Northwest
branch OF the Norwegian Danish Methodist
Episcopal church. in session at the kirk at the
corner OF Fifth and Olive streets. considered
great deal of important business yesterday.
After half hour of devotional service the con-
vention began the business session at 10 o'clock
in the morning
The question OF dividing the present confer
ence into three districts-for Idaho, Washing
ton and 0regon--was discussed in detail Some
were in favor of leaving 1t as at present-divided
into two districts-end, since the question is
such an all-important one to the church, decis-
ion was deferred until this afternoon.
The conference talked about the feasibility of
erecting and maintaining Danish theological
school to be run in connection with the Port
land university. The church has fund of
$4,000 for the purpose and can now buy a site
Tor $4,000. The convention unanimously de-
cided that the purchase, if made, would be a
wise one, arguing that a school costing $4,000
could be erected, and a balance of $4,000 would
still be on hand for incidental expenses and the
schools maintenance in case an emergency
should arse. Inasmuch as the conference will
today elect trustees, and since this body would
be the proper TO decide all questions relating
to the establishment of such school, the ques-
ton was dropped until today. The trustees can
then appoint committee to confer with the
Portland university trustees upon the feasibility
Oh the plan- L ne DOaTu OF trustees 10 De electeu
today must be composed of nine members-five
clerical and four lay.
The reports from various standing committees
upon the condition of the church and work
were read.
committee consisting of Rev. C. E. Larson
and Rev John L. Erickson was appointed TO ad-
dress memorial to the next general conference,
requesting that the California work be added to
the Northwest mission.
The matter OF electing editor for the Vid-
netshyrder, the organ of the Northwest mission,
published at Portland, was the subject of some
discussion, which ended in Rev. E. NJ STANCE
lund being elected TO the position.
During the day the conference was addressed
by Rev. c. 7. WEDDING, of Vancouver, B. C.
He delivered stirring address, and was well
received. Following him Rev. G. f. West,
Washington agent for the American Bible Asso-
citation was introduced, and made an interest
ing speech.
Last evening the days session closed with a
sermon in Danish by Rev. A. J. Lundergood, of
Tacoma The conference meets again this
morning.
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FROM FAR SIBERIA.
The Pitiful Spectacle Seen by
a Yankee Skipper.
PRISONERS MARCH ACROSS ASIA
Exiies on the Way TO the Coal Mines
steamers Come in Today-Notes
of the Harbor.

Inc tnree-masted schooner J. C. Ford, Captain
mercer, has just arrived in port from Nicalaska.
Russia and Is taking on a cargo OF lumber at
smith cove for san Francisco. The vessel has
peen running between San Francisco and
Nlcaiaska for the past five years, and has built
up quite trade. On her last trip she was
caught in hurricane on August 10. which
lasted twelve hours and carried away one of the
forestays. The storm had rotary motion ike
cyclone, and Captain Mercer thought for
time the vessel would be wrecked He had
Russian pilot who ran the vessel aground in
the Amur river, and twelve days elapsed before
she could be gotten Off She sailed from SAN
francisco in April, aud has been almost Eve
months making the round trip.
At Nicalaska Captain Mercer says he saw 500
Russian prisoners on their way to saghalian
island There were $50 males and $50 females
They were going to saghalien island to be put to
work in the coal mines. They had walked clear
across the continent of Asia and were three
years in making the journey. The males were
all chained and the chains were worn bright as
silver, but the famales were free from all en-
cumhranqa
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ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Annual Conference and Religious Meet
ings at Fremont.

Elder A. w. steers and wife, two of the lead
ing lights in the West of the Advent Christian
church, arrived in the city few days ago and
have arranged for the holding of the annual
conference of the church at Fremont The first
session of the conference will begin this morn
ing in a tent erected for the purpose and religi-
services will be held twice day, at IL
o'clock in the morning and at early candle
light, until Monday, then election of officers
will be held and permanent organization be
effected.
For four years past Elder Steers has been state
evangelist of Oregon and Washington for his
church, and he is now spoken of as the next
president of the conference of this mission.
Last Jure a conference was held at The Dalles,
Or, and was represented by three divisions
Eastern Washington and Oregon, Western
Washington and Western Oregon. Elder Steers
was appointed chairman of the following CON-
mittee by that conference for the purpose OF
holding the present Western Washington con-
ference: J. L. Moss, Grin Mills and ]. L. Eager.
At present Elder Steers is acting in the capac-
ity of chairman of the above commit
tee. Tuesday he will call meeting
of the committee and president OF
the Western Washington conference will be
elected by ballot from its members. This done
the committee will dissolve, and the conference
will be taken in charge by the president, whose
first work will be to effect an organization of the
church in Seattle.
This Is the first time conference OF this re-
ligious body has been held in seattle and Elder
Steers is quite confident that the church will
find many members and will prosper. There is
but one Advent Christian church in Seattle, and
that is a small one on Warren street near Depot
There are no ''reverends'' in the church; they
are all "elders" Nothing is quite so embarrass-
ing to Christian Adventist as to be COMPOUNDED
with denomination known as the Seventh Day
Adventsts. The conference will probably be in
session until September ID. 1t is estimated that
the church has in Western Washington $50 COM
municants, and of that number at least fifty re-
side in Seattle.
In some of the Eastern cities the Christian
Adyentists have secured a firm hold, and are
quite prosperous. Some of the principal publ
cations of the church are as follows: The Worlds
Crisis, published in Boston, Mass. Our Hope,
Minneapolis; Aessidhs Herald and Advocate,
Santa Clara, CAL; The Armory, Leon, la.
Everybody is cordially invited to attend the
services, that will be held twice daily at FIRE.
mont,
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AFFAIRS OF THE w. C. t. U.
The Fountain Fund-Indignanta at labor
uninns-Rnxs, Ball Match.

Unions-Boys' Ball Match.
The regular weekly meeting of the Central
Women's Christian Temperance Union was
held in the Chamber of Commerce reception
rooms Yesterday afternoon at 2:50 O'Clock,
Mrs s. l. Johnston setting as chairman and
Miss Sadie F. Honey as secretary.
The public fountain question was again made
the subject of discussion. Ii has almost been
decided that the pedestal will be graced with
bronze statue of the late Lucy Webb Hayes, the
wife of ex President Rutherford B. Hayes.
The booth at Pioneer place Will still be con-
tinued in charge of Miss Illig. A eommunica-
ton was received from the Western Central La
hor Union asking that the W. C. T. Q. remove
their booth on Labor day and allow the unions
10 have the square unobstructed. The COM
n,unication was considered impertinent, and the
ladies would not agree TO move the booth,
claiming that they had permission OF the mayor
and council TO remain there until the proper
authorities said they must give up the premises
Two juvenile baseball mines have signiled
thslr Willingness to cross bats at any time ana
N contribute the gate receipts to the fountain
fnnd. The mines are the White Caps, OF Ana
eortes. and the Lightning Strikers, OF Seattle.
The game will be played at the Madison street
Grounds A committee consisting Of Mrs. PARK
bnrst. Mrs. Jaycox and Mrs. Hopper were APP
nointed 10 confer with the captains OF the re-
sneetiye nines and arrange for securing the
grounds and deciding upon date
A committee consisting of Mrs Frank Lay,
nvs It Ronald aud Mrs. J. L Johnston was
snnointed 10 address = memorial 10 the National
Wonan's Christian Temperance Union, when
canvenas st Boston in November, setting ioFtn
the advantages of seattle as place for holding
the next national gathering, ana inyltans the
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convention to the city. The memorial win be
accompanied by some fitting emblem of seattle's
enterprise and charity, and viii be sent in con-
nection with the invitation that win be ex-
tended by the mayor and council
II was decided TO give picnic to the children
of the Day nursery in the near future ut some
pleasant spot on Lake Washington The quar-
terly report of Mrs. II. G. PARK hurst chairman of
the board of managers of the Day nursery, was
read The report showed that the nursery is in
a prosperous condition both morally and finan-
cislly-about twenty-four children being in
mates. The action of the board OF managers in
refusing to give the Rino children up to their
mother, who is considered not q proper person
TO care for them, was heartily indorsed The
matter will be decided in court today, the child
rem having been cited to appear in court in q
habeas corpus proceeding.
The quarterly report of the recording secre-
tary showed that 1905 had been expended for
various purposes during the last quarter. The
quarters receipts of the booth at Pioneer placs
for the benefit of the fountain fund amounted
TO s342 .4S, and s16 wss received from member
ship dues.
Next Wednesday evening the sfY's" will give
hat social at the residence of Mrs. ]. S. John.
ston, at sos Madison street
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THE BLoTTER.
SUPERIOR counr-LrcHrEsBx

surEElOh COUhT-LICHTENBERG,J j.
In the matter Of the application of Kate Burns
for writ OF habeas corpus--Hearing continued to
September II.
L. Heilprin & Co. vs.. II. and B. Greenbaum-
Order OF dismissal; filed.
l. Rennig vs. William s. Goss ct al.-Motion
for default and equity of default; fled
Wallace W. Price VS.. The City of Seattle-Or-
der OF Judgment for want OF answer; defendant
excerpts and exceptions allowed: defendant gives
notice Of appeal to supreme court.
Theresa NJ Robertson VS.. Thomas F. Robert
son-Decree of divorce; granted.
lmogene Aureen VS.. Thomas 7. Aureen-Order
Of default; filed.
PROBATE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ]. e
Estate OF Thomas William Holden-Decree
appointing James 3. McCallum administrator
upon giving bond In the sum oil 800
Estate of Barbara Garthley-Decree appoint
ing John Garthley administrator upon giving
bonds tn the sum of $780,
Estate of Maria Sorenson-Decree settling
anal account.
Estate of George III. Fuller-0rder OF continu-
ance on petition for letters OF administration to
September IL.
Estate of George W. Poor-Decree appointing
Adelaide Poor administrator upon giving bonds
In the sum of $l00.
Estate OF NJ. solomonson-Decree settling
nnal account
Estate of Sam Danziger-Decrec settling final
account
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"a peaceful vallev."

The inimitable Sol Smith Russell entertained
full house at the opera-house last evening. A
great deal might be said OF the actor and his
play. 1t is enough TO observe that the perform
ance and the performers, including the central
figure, were away beyond the complimentary
press notices that they have had. The play, "a
Peaceful Valley" is peculiarly suited to Mr..
Russelrs genius. The character of Hosea Howe
gives him an opportunity that he did not find
even in that of the hopeful inventor in IA Poor
Relation" There is streak of broad comedy
through it all, enough to give the
play the character of comedy drama,
but il is in no sense a farcial production. The
vein of feeling is exquisite. The touch OF hui
man nature that makes the whole world kin is
the spinal column of the plot and the main
prop of the superstructure of humor that is
built above.
Miss Minnie Radcliffe filed the part of Virgie
Rand admirably. Martha Howe. the wronged
sister, was portrayed by Miss Lillian Chandler.
Mr.. Charles G.. Brandt was the villain, Leonard
Andrews The whole support was worthy of
the star
Mr. Russell will appear in "a Peaceful Valley"
this afternoon and evening
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WELLER STREET TAX.
Property Owners Suit to Test
Validity of Assessment.
THE TAX CONSTITUTES a LIEN.
The Action to Remove the Cloud From
Their Title Suit Over Repairs
ON Ballard Opera House.

Judge Mchtenberg ordered judgment entered
yesterday In the case of Wallace w. Price VS.. the
city OF Seattle, which was brought to test the
validity of assessmentnmade against abutting
land owners for improvements on Weller street.
The city gave notice of appeal and the case will
be carried to the supreme court.
Considerably over year ago, before the new
city charter went into effect, the city began the
construction OF bridge which was TO extend
along the survey of Weller street from Twelfth
street to the foot of the hill. After but small
portion of the bridge had been completed the
ndjoining property owners secured a temporary
INJUNCTION stopping the work. The city then
2nndo1ed it and later Weller street was i'm
yeyed Is it now stands. A compromise was
e1teed with the contractor who was to con-
rzutt the bridge by which he accepted some
nm or 600 for the work actually done The
hdge was to have been paid for out of the general
fund and not by special assessment against the
property- holders.
The property-owners are fighting. the assess
meat on their land to pay for the improvement
olWeller street, on several grounds. They claim
that part OF the street is planked out over the
wster and that their property is not taxable for
such Improvements. Neither was the work
done In accordance with law, as 1t was not let
TO the lowest bidder. It is further claimed that
there Is large tract along the survey of the
street that has never been dedicated At the
time of the Improvements the assessment roll
for Weller street footed up only $4,000: now
without any notice to property-holders and
without their knowledge aud consent 1t has
beca raised to s2so,000. The $1,000 or 5000 for
the work on the abandoned bridge is also in
Guided in the assessment, when it should have
been paid ont of the general fund
Wallace w. Price, one of the assessed prop
erty-owners, brought a test suit to remove the
cloud on the title to his land by reason of the
lien constituted by the assessment. The city
entered q general demurrer against the COM
plaint and II was overruled by the court. Yes
terdsy judgment was entered against the city
for falling to answer the complaint after the
overriding OF its demurrer. The city excepted
TO the ruling OF the court and gave notice OF an
appeal, taking the case up on the overruled de-
murrer. The case will not be heard until next
winter
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bad SKIN ERUPTION
Many Years. All Manner of Medicines
and Doctors Fail. Cured in One
Month by Cuticura.

In 1885 had eruption come out on my skin.
and while at first Il did not amount to much, is
grew 20 be very agg ravSting and az times unoear-
able The skin would get hard. lnfianasd. and peel
on, leaving entire skin, acting same way
TOT weeks at = time, always worse at nights. Have
tried all manner Of medicines AID had doctors pre-.
scribe 10 no effect. [ bought box OF CrTIcCRA
REMEDIES and used CUTIcuRA REsoLyESr for
my blood. l am fully cured. and in less than q
month. IL was a most aggravating skin disease.
and now l am enjoying ease and comfort I have
mad untold benefits Anyone trying CUTIcCRs
rs cannot help but derive benefit. Anyone
writing me will receive answer and my advice
TO give your REMEDIES trial. A. II. PATTON,
Manager Postal Teiegt aph Cable Co,
Garden City, Kansas.
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Telescopes, ETC.. in all shapes,
qualities and at all prices.
A very good split leather
hand bag, brown, for $I.25.
Something better, will wear
longer and give excellent SER
vice, in solid leather, at SAYS.
Here's one of the same kind,
leather lined and a little
stronger make, for $500.
Capacious Gladstone bags
hold almost as much as a small
trunk-in split leather at $2.25.
Solid leather 81. so. Solid
leather, leather lined, at from
So. so to $1,000.
Here's the very best sort of
an alligator bag for $500.
There is a bewildering array
of trunks in every shape and
size that you could want. Zinc
trunks run in price from S.. so
to 5000. Splendid canvas
trunks made to stand the wear
and tear of the hardest trips,
at from $500 to $1,000.
Leather trunks that will out
last a lifetime of toughest
usage, at from $500 to $4,000
each.
All the trunk hxings. straps.
tags, ETC., can be had.
Trunks and valises at Furn-
ishing Goods Department.
Travelling hats and caps in
all varieties at Hat Department.
Travelling busters and coats
for men in Clothing Depart
ment. For ladies in Cloak
Department.
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REV. ELLIOTT w. BROWNS RETURN.
His Trip to Europe Accompanied by
His Wife.

Rev. and Mrs. Elliott w. Brown returned yes
terday from tour of the Eastern states and of
Europe. Mr. Brown left Seattle May is. and met
Mrs. Brown in Chicago. They then attended
the meeting OF the general assembly at Detroit,
Mich, returning to Chicago, and starting for the
continent after a visit at New York, Philadel-
phia aud other Eastern cities. They took the
Cunard steamer Etruria on June ID, landing at
Liverpool Successfully they visited the cities
of London, Paris, Geneva, Turin, Genoa, Nice,
Rome, Naples. Florence. Venice, Milan, Lucerne,
Cologne, Brussels and Antwerp. Speaking OF the
trip yesterday, Mr.. Brown said:
ave greatly enjoyed our trip and saw every
thing there was to see, paying special attention
TO the magnificent art galleries. We were sur
prised 10 find that the foreigners knew so much
about Seattle. They had all heard of 1t, and
were seemingly as familiar with its history as
that OF Chicago"
The return was made on the steamer Umbria
Mr. Brown viii give an informal talk tomorrow
evening in his pulpit in the First Presbyterian
church upon the sights that he saw on the trip.
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Matinee at Cordray,s Theater.

The attractions at the Cordray theater and
auditorium this week are worthy of the most
liberal patronage at the hands of Seattle people
Two performances will be given today, aud Ia
dies and children should attend en- masse at
this afternoons matinee. The artistic work
done by the members of the Cordray company
in "Pure as Gold" is acknowledged by all who
have seen the performance, and many patrons
of the house have viewed the production twice
and even three times. Last night the house was
well filled and the customary evidences of
pleasure were shown. The auditorium bill is
deserving of attention, and the children should
be treated to a view of its performance this aft
ernoon. "Pure as Cold will be played tonight
for the last time
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THE DRIVER HUNG ON.
An Exciting Runaway on West Street
Ends Fortunately.

heavy team belonging to the Seattle Fuel
Company started to run away on West street
yesterday The tongue broke off close to the
hounds and as the team dashed I'D West street
at lightning speed, the wagon without any
tongue 10 guide it. darted from one side of the
street 70 the other and came within hairs
breadth of turning over several times.
Still the gritty driver, Pearl Linscott. held his
seat, and though powerless to check the mad
team, kept 1t in the middle of the street. When
passing under the bridge on University street
the wagon barely missed striking one of the
posts, and when passing the Vulcan Iron works
a man ran out and attempted TO stop the team
by throwing an iron rod he had In his hand at
the horses heads, but it missed the mark and
struck Linseott on the arm, hurting him con-
siderably. After the team ran up the steep
grade on West street hill about block it be-
come winded and was easily stopped. No dam
age was done beyond the breaking of the tongue
and bruise on Linscott's arm where he was
struck by the iron rod
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Odd Fellows, Excursion.

This morning the City of Seattle leaves for
Victoria with a large number of excursionists
on board. The success OF the project is already
assured, and the committee has gained the good
opinion of many by the fine manner with which
all its arrangements have been conducted. The
music will be most excellent, and the treatment
of the excursionists at Victoria will be all that
could be desired. The fund viii De devoted to
charity. and so the excursionists will not only
have good time, but also have the satisfaction
of having done good deed.
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BREvITIES.

Every friend OF the workingman should
pasgonise Kline & Rosenberg today. Five per
cert OF their entire sales will be donated to the
Workingmen's free reading-room.
The school district that includes Vsshon
island will dispose of 81, 900 worth OF bonds on
the 10th inst
JACK BsUmback and d. Campbell, marine
patients, were discharged from Grace hospital
yesterday
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Home society COMMITTEES Meatinr.

The committee to secure solicitors for the
Home building fund.- also the entertainment
committee are requested to meet at the home of
Mrs. Frank 2. Lewis, 601 University street, to-
day, at D. m The committees are composed
of the following ladies': Soliciting committee
Mrs. Frank p Lewis, Mrs. E. s. lngraham, Mrs.
DR.. Warehouse, Mrs. j. S. Bentley, Mrs @. G.
Kellogg, Miss C. j. Hough; entertainment COM
mittee-Mrs Frank Lewis, Mrs. W. C. Burdick,
Mrs. Adelaide Holmes, Mrs. w. H. Liewellyn,
Mrs. w. S. Bush, Mrs Judge Fay. Mrs. NJ. p R.
Johnson, Mrs. Mary Daniels, Mrs. Pennington,
Mrs. Edward Noilain.
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For Repairs on an opera.House.

The McMullen-Wi Lumber Company sued
Joseph Hartwell yesterday in the superior court
10 recover $l01.9i. Hartwell is the proprietor of
the Ballard opera house, aud the company claims
fhst be ewes them the amount sued for on ma
fsrfal furnished him to repair the building.
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New suits Filed.

The following suits were begun yesterday in
the superior court:
Robert Parker VS.. A. l. Parker-Suit on prom
issory note for $3.50
MoMullen- Winsor Lumber Company VS.
Joseph Hartwell and William Breemer-Suit for
&leI. 81 due for material furnished.
John p. Gale vs. W. H. Cowie-Suit on prom
fssory note for SSl5
John p Gale VS.. w. II. Cowie-suit on prom
fssery note for $780,