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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-24
Housee of Delegates.

At the meeting of the house of delegates
last night the appropriation ordinance as
amended was passed. Mr.. Ferris pointed
out that several of the amounts objected
to had already been deducted by him as
comptroller. 1t required some very intri-
cate parliamentary tactics to get the items
back again, but it was finally signed.
The letter of Harris d Co., requiring the
certificate of Benezette Williams to any
demand for further funds, was read.
Mr.. Shipley advised that it be dealt with
promptly. 1t seemed they could always
rush through bills paying out money. but
always delayed any measure by which
money could be obtained. The city was
paying interest at the rate of Is per cent.
and could not obtain dollar.
The house accordingly took up the bill
defining the duties Of the city engineer.
The house went into committee of the
whole with Mr. Lansing in the chair. Mr..
Bagley read Harris & Co.'S contract, to
show that it only called for the certificate
of the engineer in charge OF construction.
Mr.. Willis asked if Mr.. Williams had
ever been discharged.
Mr. Shipley said the contract with Mr..
Williams had never been abrogated. This
ordinance would cut into that question. as
il says that some other person shall be in
charge of the work of construction. He
edged sword. If the council passes this
ordinance it recognizes the existence of
the Williams contract. Nevertheless, twas
good thing to do, rs it would settle the
matter. He thought the passage of this
ordinance should be followed by the APP
pointment of a joint committee to arrange
Il fair and just settlement with Mr.. Will
Jams. who was, he felt sure, quite willing
TO meet them on such a basis. Meantime,
this ordinance appointing an engineer of
construction would compel Harris d Co.
to comply with the demand for money.
Mr.. Jones said the present was probably
the best thing they could do in order that
they might ensure obtaining the money
they needed for the work.
The bill was ultimately passed.
Mr.. Shipley moved resolution that a
committee be appointed to consult with
Mr.. Williams as to friendly and perfectly
Just determination of the contract with
that gentleman.
Mr.. Bagley thought also that Mr.. Will
Jams had rights and claims which should
be respected.
Mr.. Barnes wanted Joint resolution, so
as to put the aldermen on record, but Mr..
Willis wanted To act independently.
The resolution was passed, and the chair
appointed Messrs. Hanford, kittinger and
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ANDY BRAY ESCAPED.
Former Portland Bank Clerk Wanted
for Eorgery Cannot Ie Found.


PORTLAND. Or, Jan. N Special. Two
years ago Andy C. Bray was head book
keeper III tho Commercial National bank
here, and prominent figure in the circle
Of men about town lie was fond of fast
horses, owning several weli-known racers,
and was likewise fond of the society offast
women. ON account of his extravaganza
he was retired from his position after two
years ncumhency, aud shortly after de-
talcation of 81. 100 was discovered in his
books. Bray was summoned To the bank
and confessed. and gave mortgage on his
property To cover the embezZlement. 4
searching Investigation of the books
made subsequently showed addi
tional forgcrics and embezzlement
amounting IL $5leoo; ii was also learned
thas Bray attempted to burn the bank
books ~ hide his crime. Prior TO these
latter discoveries being made BRAY took his
horses and went 10 the Montana circuit
and was afterward heard OF in Kentucky.
About six weeks ago the grand jury in
dicJed him for forgery and attempted arson
ANA - detective was sent East - arrest
him. but through the coutriyance Of the
clerk Of the criminal court here Brav's
friends we're notiAcd ~ the issuance Of the
indictment and the fugitive given warning.
The detective returned yesterday empty
handed and Bray probably never will be
brought n 2uSNer for his shortcomings.
HIS wlfe and family sts4 remain IN this
city. and his parents. Nlgo reside in salem.
Sre We4t-to-tD yaa9ysae.
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New Olympia Motor Lines.

otyMpIa, Jan. q. Especial. Surveyor
are busily engaged III making surveys for
two motor lines TO West Olympia, which
will be constructed during the coming
summer. The lines will run west on Fourth
street 10 Grant, then north TO Harrison
avenue, west To Decatur street, north
through Ioung's, Railroad, Villa, Park,
West Olympia and Scammell's additions
TO site of the Congregational college at
Buffers cove, about three miles down the
inlet. The second line will run from Tum-
water through Second, Capital, Billings,
Lemons and Wellington Park additions,
and connect with the former line To But
ler's cove.
A humane society was organized here
last night.
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THE CITY COUNCIL.
Both Houses Get Through a
Heavy Nights Work.
SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS.
Ordinance Passed Appointing City En-
eineer Chief of Water Construc-
tfon-BiIfs Passed.

The letter from Harris & Co. refusing 10
recognize calls for funds not signed by Mr..
Bcnezette Williams was read at the meet
ing of the aldermen last night and placed
on file without discussion.
The house reported that the ordinance
defining the duties of the city engineer
had passed that body, and the ordinance
was signed by Chairman Hall
SITES FOR ENGINES.
Joint resolution No. 81, giving the fire
commissioners power to procure tempo
rary site for one Of the chemical engines
in the Second ward. Mr.. Wilcox said that
the neigiborhood in the Second ward was
about the only part of the city which had
not had reduction of the insurance rates
and that the only reason why this had not
before been done was that some persons
were trying to sell the city some lots.
The resolution was amended, making
like provision for the north end OF the
city. where there is no water.
The resolution was passed on third read
ing.
FAY OF LABoRERs.
The board of public works recommended
that the discount suffered by street labor
ers on Defenders wages be made up next
month. The recommendation was adopted
by the delegates and the board laid the
matter on the table, as Mr.. Korn said that
this was a bad policy, as the employees
were supposed TO take pay i'll any kind of
money the city had. If we adopted this
recommendation we are just feeding lot
of sharks. Il am opposed to the whole
thing"
PASSING APPROPRIATIONS.
The finance committee reported that
they recommend the payment of Stixruds
bill and Bogan's bill.
PosTPoSISG ELECTIONS.
The ordinance repeating the ordinances
providing for the special elections was
passed on the third reading.
PETITIONS.
7. w. Edwards petition for a reduction
of taxes was referred to the judiciary COM
mittee.
Mr.. Twichell reported that he would
recommend the correction of assessments
on lots in block of Riley's addition.
The petition of +. Williams for permits
sion to change the location of his saloon
was referred to the license committee.
Judge Jacobs advised that the petition of
Mr.. Fitzhenry for reduction of taxes be re-
jected, adopted.
Joint resolutions granting liquor licenses
were granted to Dey & Behrens, McArdle
d Steeth, John Eagan, Sanders IL Vermur-
Ter was passed on third reading.
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Mason County News.

SHELTON, Jan. Especial. THE cleo
trio fluid was turned on Wednesday even
ing for the first time and gave fair light,
although not in permanent running order.
The people celebrated the coming of the
light with demonstration of pleasure.
About dozen lights will be placed on the
streets, and as many in local stores and
docks.
wasting the feasibility of purchasing boat
of their own for the Shelton-0 Olympia
route. Especially in Seattle there are no
doubt several small steamers frozen out
from the Skagit and other waters by the
advent of the railroads that can be pur-
chased very cheap, and make good time
and short connections with Seattle. The
board promises TO prove very useful fea-
ture this year.
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Rumor Of Contest because the Electric
Test Was Not Used.

cafesso. Jan. @. Especial l-Rumors
have been current for several days that the
will Of Emma Abbott Is 10 be contested. 1t
has been said that the ground upon which
the attempt il TO be made is the clause that
provides for the testing of the body by
electricity after death had been pro-
nounccd. The clause has not, it seems,
been carried gu Fred VI. g. Abbott, .
brother of Emma, is not, however, alarmed
at the rumor.
"While should not be surprised II IL were
true he said today, sit will result Ia no good 10
the eoutestors, for the reason that when the
body If taken to Detroit for cremation the cleo
trio test will be applied. We did not know OF
the clause until after ten days had elapsed alter
her death. BY that time decomposition was Tar
advanced. Those WHO propose to contest the
will should first read the clause, which provides
that contest by any beneficiary will be egtI1ya-
lent To cutting OF that individual. some Of the
members OF her company are, | understand, dis
satisfied because of her not leaving them some
thing. She did intend to, believe, but death
came before she could carry out such inten-
fiuffa
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lie Had Killed a Man Himself.

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 23.-Joseph Morrow,
an account of whose mysterious shooting
at Elk Grove was published yesterday, has
been taken to the county hospital. He
has four wounds, none Of which are fatal.
The shooting was done with a pistol Of
small calibre. Had the weapon been larger
Morrow would now be Il corpse. About
two years ago Morrow killed a man at
fenced To eighteen years in the state
prison. The sentence was commuted to
five years, and about year ago he was
pardoned out. Morrow says that he is
certain that his assailant was Il brother of
the man he killed. He was informed he
was on his track. The man who did the
shooting has so far eluded capture, though
constahles have secured the country in
the vicinity of Elk Grove
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Rig BERTHA ROBBED.
Her Confidence in a San Francisco Friend
Cost Her $500.

SAN Francisco, Jan. Civilian Baker,
late friend of Bertha Stanley, otherwise
big Bertha" the confidence queen, has
betrayed tile faith the latter reposed in
him. According to her statement to the
police, on her recent trip to Seattle she left
Baker as custodian of about $500
worth OF diamonds, consisting of
rings. scarf-pins, and other valuable
settings. When she came back he refused
to return them to her. Finally she discov-
cred where they were hidden and took
them to herself. and friendly relations
were again established Meanwhile Baker
was watching chances To get the jewels.
His opportunity came last night. so Bertha
1ys, and he disappeared simultaneously
with the diamonds. She will get out q
warrant for his arrest
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RIoToUs PRESIDING ELDER.
Sweet Home Evangelical Church Row
Gets SIX Men In Trouble.

ALBANY, Or. Jan. 23.--The six men ar
rested for participating in the recent Evan
gelical church riot at Sweet Home were
today bound over to await the action of
the grand jury on a charge of riot. The
defendants are Rev. H. /. Brittner, presid-
ing elder of the Bowman faction of the
church; Rev. c. A. McElroy, George
Siaven, Rudolph Spring. Samuel Nothin-
ger, sr.. and Samuel Nothinger, jr. All
gave bail.
1t was shown that the church door was
barred and guarded by the trustees of the
church. Rev. Mr.. Brittner and his fol-
lowers procured stout pole and broke in
the door. Threats of bloodshed were made
freely The riot grew out of a rupture in
the Evangelical church over the posses
sion of church property.
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A VICTIM OF HYDRoPHoBIA.
Awful Death OF Young Farm Hand In
New York Hospital.

NEW York, Jan. 23.-[Special. l--George
Kendall a young farm hand, who was
brought to this city from Arlington, \. j.,
for treatment Of dog bite on the lower
lip, died at Chambers Street hospital to-
day of hydrophobia. Kendall was bitten
by skye terrier, which belonged to his
employer. Henry X. Schuyler. The Seine
1T his death bed was an awful one. The
poor fellow suffered most excruciatingly:
At times he would be conscious. and would
call in endearing terms for the girl TO
whom he was engaged TO be married. Ken
dali seemed to know when the commissions
were about to attack him, and would warn
the physicians and nurses in attendance.
At every spell he was strapped by the arms
and legs TO the cot, and when the spells
came on him his struggles and sufferings
were terrible to witness.
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verdict for Oregon Pacific Contractors.

PORTLAND, Jan. 23.-ISpecial. THE jury
in the case OF Searle n Dean, the San
Francisco contractors who did large
amount of work for the Oregon Pacific
Railroad Company. on which they received
$ioo,o00 and who sued tor balance of
about $4,000, today found a verdict for
plaintiff in the sum of Sl0,0l6, about $500
more than the company had repeatedly
offered TO pay. The discrepancy arose
from difference of opinion in regard to
the character of the material excavated,
which, according TO the contract, was to
be decided by the engineer of the conf
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rms through Houghton from Lake Wash
fngton eastward. The county's allegation
Is that on January - the railroad company
began grading for fire Belt line on about
twenty rods Of this road, making II i'm
passa6le. The hearing If the application
for Il temporary Injunction VIII be gwen
AZ D. IN. on January 81
Assistant Engineer Estes, of the North.
ern Pacific. has prepared q map Of the road
ia question, showing tho location Of the
road ~ proposed by the county commits.
sioners according 10 his understanding Of
their wishes. II is to be thirty feet wide
along the riglt-of-way and 10 have better
grades than the present road. He offers tn
begin grading il Immediately If the COM
rnissioners accept his plan
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Tacoma Court Notes.

TACOMA, Ian. %. - Especial - Judge
Beverly today refused TO grant Nellie Lee
divorce from her husband, Theodore M.
Lee, on the ground of cruelty and drunken
ness. Years ago Lee lost both his hands
by an explosion, and witnesses testified
that no was sober and industrious.
Prosecuting Attorney w. II. Smell says
TINT no less than sixty criminals will be
arraigned in the superior court.
Sam c. Slaughter has been appointed
receiver of the Gondolfo hotel property,
pending the litigation of Mrs, Gondolfo
and her father, Mr. Mcintyre.
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Tacoma-seattle Football.

TACOMA, Jan. 23.-[Special. THE Sc
attic university boys and the Washington
college eleven, of this city, will indulge in
a game of football tomorrow at 2 p. m. at
the Tacoma baseball grounds. The local
team will play in the following positions:
Right end, Pease; right tackle, F. Bicker-
ton: right guard. De Wolf; center, Hall
worth left guard, s Calhoun; left tackle,
SIade; left end, Davies; quarter back, Nc
Elroy; right half, Griggs; left half, Brown;
flU hack Miller
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Tacoma Rrexities.

TACOMA. Jan. %. - Especial. - 4. v.
Smalley and family, of st. Paul, are in the
city. Mr.. Smalley, who is editor of the
Northeastern Magazine, will visit Willapa
Harbor and Gray's Harbor before return
ing East, they being the only two portions
of the state he has not vet covered during
his numerous visits to Washingt N. The
prosperity and development of industries
in tins state" Mr.. Smalley remarked to a
correspondent of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
today, has only just begun. Mark my
words!"
Secretary Meyers is arranging to estah-
lish branch of the Y. NJ. G. A. at Edison.
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MISSION BRIDGE FINISHED.


the Boundary.
The New Westminster Ledger of January
10Th says;
The railway bridge over the Fraser river at
the Mission II NIL btlt completed. The force OF
work men have been kept constantly mt work re-
Gently, rain 0f anime, and by tomorrow the fin
ishlng touches viii he put on. The draw is
already tn position, and by Thursday II win he
completed 80 that the first locomo-
tive will cross on that day to- the
south side of the river. Traekinying
over the Mission branch, which Is already
graded through from Mission City 70 the bound
nfy line ut Huntington. will then be begun, and
by the first day Of March the "iron horse" -
exported TO reach the boundary. BY this time,
also, the lines being built nortbward through
the state OF Washington win be completed 70
British soil, and connection will thus be made
with the Central Pacific railroad.
X. II. Talcott chief engineer of the Lake
Shore road. who returned from the Nook
sack on Thursday night, states that the
false work of the North fork bridge will
DO finished today, and track will then be
laid across the trestlc. The bridge has
been framed and one span will be IN place
In two weeks.
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Gruei Tacoma Woman Arrested.

TACOMA, Jan. 25.-[special.l For whip
ping her grandchild, aged S years, Han
nah Price, aged %, was today arrested on
complaint OF David Dowden The mother
of the child, who recently married at Seat
tie. IS in the city demanding the person of
the child and proposes 10 take her to Ana
cortes with her. Mrs. Price beat the child
with stick, arousing the indignation of
tho uciohhnrS
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THE NORTHERN Ar HAMILTON.
A Lease OF the seattle g. Northern TEX.
tension Under Discussion.

The Northern Pacific railroad and the
Oregon Improvement Company are ar
ranging trackage contract for the Seattle
& Northern railroad between Wesley june
ton and Hamilton, a distance of twelve
miles. The two companies are TO share
the interest on the cost of the road, and TO
pay the cost of maintenance on wheel
age basis, and will conclude the con tract
Us soon rs they have aseertained the exact
cost OF tho road.
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Anti-Chinese Meeting at south Bend.

South BEND, Jan. 23.-[Special. lin ac-
cordance with notice previously circu-
lated q large and enthusiastic gathering,
numbering about $50 men, assembled Tues
day night in Holcomb's hall to discuss the
all-absorbing topic, The Chinese Cues
tion" While not saving that ssthe Chi
nese must go, petition was drafted. and
signed by many, which stated that the
purpose of its signers was to protect them
selves and their fellow citizens from the
encroachments of the Chinese, and to
form themselves into society called the
South Bend Anti-Chinese and Labor Or
ganization.
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Tacoma onicials Paid Too Much.

TACOMA. Jan. 23.-TSpecial. Am ordi-
nance has been presented to the city
council calling for a reduction in the
salaries of most of the city officers. If the
council refuses to pass this ordinance
many taxpayers declare their intention to
vote down the issue of city bonds.
\ petition is also being circulated to
compel the Tacoma Light & Water Com
pany to lower and nix the price of light
and water
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A $4,000 stallion for Portland.

PORTLAND, Jan. Especial. Mayor
De Lashmutt has bought the celebrated
stallion Noondav, by Wedgewood, o:19:
dam Noontide, by lleeald. the sire of Maud
:. The consideration waa $1,000. Mayor
lie Lashmutt purchased the animal from
w. Ii. Wilson, the famous Kentucky
breeder, and viii bring the stallion 10 Port
land
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HE WAS PROBABLY DRuGGEp.
Owen CaIderhead Receivers From Insane
Attack at EIIenshurg.

ELLENsBURG, Jan. Especial. Owen
Calderhead, the man taken here from
train yesterday in demented condition,
was taken to his relatives in Seattle this
evening. He was perfectly rational today,
and remembered nothing of what hap
pened on the train yesterday. 1t is now
thought he was drugged.
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Narrow Escape OF wyoming Minors.

EVANSTON. Wyo., Jan. 23.-By the burn
ing of the fan house of No. 5 coal mine the
supply of fresh air was cut off from over
200 men working below. The limited sup
ply in the shaft was soon used up, and all
began to smother. Dozens were pros
trated The rush of frantic men was
something awful. In the rush for the en-
trance men grew weaker ut each step and
gasped for breath. 1t is thought that all
escaped. The mine will be closed for some
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MISCELLANEOUS.
EE MARRIED THE GIRL.
Ed. Crane Disappoints Scandal Mongers
at ElIensburg.

ELLENsBuRG, Jan. o3.-TSpecial. THE
case of the state VS.. Ed. Crane, charged
with the seduction of Miss May Swazey,
was called at 10 o'clock this morning in
the superior court. About 8 the defendant
sought out the girl. took her before the
justice of the peace and was married.
When the case came up it was dismissed,
greatly to the disappointment of a large
number of scandal mongers who fire.
quented the court room.
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WAITING FOR THE FUNDS.
The q. I. Go. VIII Discharge the Re
cciver and Resume business soon.

G. J. smith, general manager of the
Oregon Improvement Company, and b. r.
Bush, general superintendent, arrived
yesterday from Portland. where they have
been in consultation with Joseph Simon,
the receiver. Mr.. Smith says that as soon
rs funds come from New York to pay off
the floating debts, the courts will be asked
to discharge the receiver. When the
management has again been restored TO
the stockholders. the enterprises on which
the company was engaged will be carried
to completion
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The Grafted-skin knight WIN Reco,er.

CHICAGO. Jan. 23.-The doctors in at
tendance upon Sir knight John . Dicker-
son, upon whom the skin OF his brother
Masons vas grated recently at Emergency
hospital, report today that he is mending
rapidly. Dr. Fenger said today that he
was sauguine as 10 the result He pre-
dictesi that his patient would get we'll
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rsE sxIr LIME RESTRAINED.
That ueaghton Read ln Court Tie
Railroads Proposed location.

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