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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-02-04
PLAN OF WORLDS FAIR.
The Centennial Exposition to
Be Improved Upon.

The Centennial Exposition to
Be Improved Upon.
Plans for the Worlds FAIR at
Chicago show a tract of ground of
about two hundred acres on the
Lake front, with the principal
buildings grouped together at one
end. The railroad tracks enter
the grounds, a large depot being
used both as a station aud for ad-
ministration purposes. The build
ings are considerably larger than
those used for similar purposes at
the Centennial Exhibition, but at
the Centennial each of these struc-
lures required annexes of large
size, and there appears to be no
room at Chicago for such extern
sions, nor for the numerous special
buildings which were found neces-
sary in 1876. The main building
at Chicago is to be $50 by 1000
feet; Machinery Hall, 400 by 1900
with an added space of $50 by 1890
for locomotion. Electricity is
given a building by itself $50 by
700, and a structure of the same
size devoted to mines. Agricultural
Hall is 700 by 800 feet. The Chi
cago plans do not show the Art
Gallery. Comparison of the floor
spaces of the other principal build
ings with those of the Centennial
show the following: Main building
at Chicago, 100000 square feet
at the Centennial, including annex
953, 246; Machinery Hall and an
mex at Chicago, exclusive of mines
and electricity, 100000 square
feet; at the Centennial, including
annex, 54S, 400; Agricultural Hal
at Chicago, 100000 square feet; al
the Centennial, 292,95O; Horticul
tural Hall at Chicago, $4,000
square feet; at the Centennial, Fl,
900. Machinery Hall at Chicago
covers more floor space than thu
four principal buildings at the Cen
tennial, exclusive of the art gallery
so it is to be very big thing,
the plans shall be carried out, am
there is no reason to doubt tina
they will be. The pressing thin!
now is want of time to get ready
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-02-04

THE WELL KNOWN BUILDER, A
work
contracting class
workmanke
still kinds
worth doing doing WE'LL
Thanking the public for favors,
l remain respectfully
GEO. w.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
CASHED THE DRAFTS.
Hardee Arrested for Keeping
the Price of a Mine.
HIS LITTLE DEAL WITH HARRoP.
Engaged by HI. X. Owens to Bond n
hootenai Mine, He Divides the Money
With the Mine-owner.

John T. Hardee, who for several months past
has made bis headquarters in Seattle posing as
mining expert, was arrested last evening on a
warrant charging him with larceny by erbez-
Element The warrant was issued by Justice
Won Tobes at the Instance Of H. K Owens the
civil engineer, who alleged that Hsrdee made
away with $500 belonging to him and was the
means OF his losing $500 more.
MI owens says that instead of mining ex-
pert Hardee as buuko steerer and has merely
adopted his present methods in order that he
might make big money more freely. According
70 MI. Owens, the circumstances leading up TO
tne arrest are as follows:
some time ago Hardee went to Mr.. Owens and
told him In confidence that there was & chance
Tor prohts Bile mining investment in the Koote-
mai country. The matter was investigated and
MI. Owens learned 10 his own satisfaction that
such was the case, so he entrusted TO Hardee's
keeping y. 900 in drafts--one for 500 and two
Others for $3.50 each. He was warned that Har-
dee was not straight" and so, to guard against
any danger that Hardee might appropriate the
money to his own use, he had the drafts drawn
IN bis own favor and endorsed them payable to
Ernest Harrop. Harrop is the owner OF mine
in the Kootenai country, and had arranged
through Hsrdee to bond IL to Mr. Owens for
81, 600, the deal being made through Hardee
When Hardee arrived in the Kootenai coun-
try Mr.. Harrop had changed his mind about
bonding his mine, and so refused to live up to
the terms OF his agreement Then Ii was, ac-
cording to Mr.. Owens, that Hardee succeeded in
inducing Harrop to indorse the drafts. For his
aid in the transaction Hardee turned over to
Harrop the $500 draft and kept the two $3.50
drafts himself.
On December Is Hardee returned to Seattle
from the Kootenai region, but kept clear of Mr..
Owens. The latter learned yesterday that
Hardee had cashed his two drafts at the Ma
tionai Bank of Commerce. He Immediately
swore out the warrant that caused his arrest.
Harrop cashed the $500 draft in Spokane at the
First National bank, and il is claimed that he Is
now In British Columbia. Mr.. Owens has en- =
gagged attorneys on the British side and through
them has procured a warrant for the arrest of
Harrop upon charge of larceny by embezzle-
ment.
Shortly after his arrest last evening Hardee
went before Justice Won Tohe and furnished
bonds in the sum of 1850, his bondsmen being
William Langdon and j. T. Baker
Hardee could not be found last evening, and
consequently his side Of the story was not
learned.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
PERSONAL.

Mrs Eldridge, OF Wha:com, is at the snoqual-
ME.
II. 5. Conner, OF La Conner, is at the Arlington
hotel.
". T. Lucas, of Mount Vernon, is at the
Grand.
Z. G. English, of Mount Vernon. is at the Dill
Ter hotel.
C. H. Cast a prominent attorney of Fairhaven,
was in the city yesterday.
p A. Woolley and o. s. Paulson, of Woolley,
are at the Northern hotel.
Harry schafer, recently of the Tacoma Ledger,
was i'll the city yesterday.
Henry Bash and Z. l. Bash, of Port Towns
end, were at the Occidental hotel yesterday.
j. NJ carson is on a trip to his old home in
Ohio. He viii return some time in January.
Nj. and Mrs Cyrus Walker intend spending
the winter at the Palace hotel, san Francisco.
Julian Ralph, the New York writer, who was
at the Rainier hotel, went to Tacoma yesterday.
County Auditor Twichell and /. W. Entz
went 10 Oak Harbor yesterday on a hunting
trip.
Mr. and Mrs T. b. Dunston. of Hancock
Mich, are at the Rainier hotel with their
family.
Mrs ". f. Newman was called TO Napa, Cal,
yesterday morning owing 10 the sudden and
very serious illness Of her father, A. W. Norton
Mr. and Mrs. 4. Reid, Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Wheelock and Miss May Haines, OF the .'Mr
Potter Of Texas Company, are at the Northern
hotel.
Mr. j. ]. Williams, formerly comedian and
stage manager at COriray's theater and lately
connected with NIP aud Tuck" Company, left
last nieh, for Denver, where he will take the
stage managcrsh.p OF the Peoples theater.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23


The raising OF fruit is becoming promising
industry for this locality. the yearly setting out
OF trees amounting this year 10 20O9J some
year or so ago a communicating caterpillar
made its appearance, but were few in uumb Der
aud the damage done consequently unnotice-
able. Last spring their number had increased
until steps became necessary for their exter-
mination. The trees are now stripped OF their
foliage by the season, and TO the horror OF some
Of our fruit growers they are finding u vast
number OF trees affected by curious looking
parasite, which threatens much mischief
Councilman Butterworth brought some twigs To
the NeiEs office, which are considered very fair
samples OF the affected orchards. About six
teen inches or two feet from the end of the twig
occurs ring OF dark brown geIatiaOus look
ing substance, which under the microscope
shows 8 granular structure. The specks are
pronounced - be the eggs or Larvae OF the cater
pillar, and should this prove 10 be fact. i'm
mediate steps for determination must be taken
or much disaster will follow
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
How Churches and schools Are Ar
ranging for the Festival.

ranging for the Festival.
Christmas exercises will be held at most OF
the churches in this city At 81. Marks there
will be a special choral service in the morning,
and at the Catholic church there Will be mid
night mass on Chris mas eve, ana the usual fes-
tlval services on Friday. The young people OF
the Second Methodist Protestant and the Taylor
Congregational viii each have an elaborate
Christmas festival tonight. The sunday
school OF the First Methodist Protestant
VIII hold It's exercises on Thursday evening On
Christmas moraiEg at II O'Clock at The First
Methodist Episcopal church CAMS second mass
in u viii he rendered By chorus OF forty voices
and an orchestra Of fifteen pieces. Al Trinity
Episcopal church there viii be an early &C Zebra
ton OF. the Holy Eucharist at 7:5) a. m; low
mathis st 1879 e. M; second celebration OF the
Holy Eucharist with music by tie vested choir at
Il:15 a. m, and even song at 7:31. At the last
service the installation of the new choir takes
place, and the ladies will entertain the members
in the basement OF the parish house.
The Christmas tree which with It's load OF
presents viii delight the sick and afflicted at
Grace hospital was put in place yesterday.
In most OF the public schools the closing ex-
ercises this afternoon will have special refer
ence 10 Christmas. In the Denny school pro-
gEammes VIII be given in the rooms of Miss
Ellen Reid, Miss Barnes, Miss Moberg. Miss
Jones aud Miss Greene; at Fremont, in the
rooms OF Mrs. Mary F. Chase, Mrs. Alice A. Car
ter and Miss Agnes VI. Goddard; at the Mercer
school the Crescent Society will have charge OF
the exercises; at the Columbia the third and
fifth grades will unite in having tree, and the
first and intermediate grades also.
Miss Hattie A. Keilam, of the Fifth grade at
the Central school, has arranged for a cautata
entitled 'Grandmas Christmas" which will be
given tomorrow afternoon by the pupils of her
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
It II to BE Used for n Sawmill at Clal-
Iovv

The machinery belonging to the old barrel
factory has been sold to /. N. Bigeow, of this
city, who will use IL for running a sswmill and
box factory at Clallam bay He will take away
IN engine OF 100 horsepower, a tubular boiler,
said yesterday that the stuff ne had bought
would be worth when new some $1,000 or 5000,
but he got II at a bargain. He will take to Clai-
lam bay only fhat part Of the machinery which
can be used inla sawmil
al have found" said he, ga large body of very
6ne sprusG timber there, tall. straight, compact
! and clQse growing. think this region is now
" INC best unoccupied timber regions in the
state"
The barrel mill has quite history. In 1879 the
Mattulach Barrel Manufacturing Company, of
San Francisco, represented by Lewis sohns, now
of Vancouver, offered to build barrel factory
here IL a site would be given. A. A. Denny
and William N. Bell were the principal
donors. and gave piece OF land now
extending block on North Front street and
running own to the bay. Other prominent cit
liens also made contributions. An extensive
plant, at that time valued at $4,000, was put in
and the factory began operation. 1t sent cargoes
OF barrel stuff TO San Francisco for Spreckels
The material used was the cottonwood and the
company at one time had gang of men cutting
this timber along the Nooksack. The factory
was considered great help 20 Seattle, but after
q year or two dissensions among tho stock
holders, together with lower freight rates on
barrel stuff sent from the East TO San Francisco,
resulted In closing the mill. II has never since
onaued
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Around the World In Eighty DAYS.

Manager Cordray has two special reasons for
self-gratuation: One for the splendid artistic
success of the production OF around the
World in Eighty Days" and the other for the
spontsneity OF the appreciation shown by the
theatrical public. II is source OF qualification
to citizens OF Seattle that a spectacular play of
the pretensions Of this one can be staged in a
local theater and presented by local talent The
production has called for largely increased
outlay, but this the management has as
sumed, knowing from past experience
that lsudable effort to meet the
popular demand will be reciprocated
by increased patronage. The theater was
packed last night by responsive audience
Every feature that called for special recognition
was applauded warmly, and q continuous rip
pie OF laughter was kept up throughout the per-
Torrance, excited chiefly by the clever charac.
terization of Passepartout by Mr.. W. H. Lyter
The ballet exercises were loudly enco5ed and
the sinking OF the steamer Henrietta formed
sensational picture that was viewed amidst a
perfect thunder of applause The piece has al
ready well advertised itself, and thronged
houses may be expected during the entire week
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
A PLEA FOR FREE CHRISTMAS.
County jail Inmates Appeal to Sheriff
Wooiery.

The following characteristic letter given YER
batim, was sent to Sheriff Woolery yesterday Dy
four prisoners under his care in the county Jail:
COUNTY JAIL.
Sheriff Woolery-Dedr Sir: Respectfully re-
minding OF the pleasant returns OF the season.
and sincerely hoping that yoG Will receive the
fnll amount of pleasure that you so Justly de-
serve, we assume the presumption of saying as
follows: critical examination OF the page in
your books devoted to the roll of honor will dis
close 10 you the fact that we are little inclined
10 take liberties without the preliminary OF an
invitation. Hence from force of habit we adj
" OF addressing you these lines.
Several of Us visiting with you AT
present Will dispense with your hospitality
few days after Christmas, ami naturally AS hon.
est, uprightous, temperate citizens, we would
cons der II a great favor 10 enjoy our liberty on
the day our good Lord made his debut in this
world OF hard times and iails. Ii you would
kindly grant us few days God time we would
make ourselves cons picuous by our absence
aud honor Tacoma by Our presence, for on ac-
count OF her large city limits ana an abundance
OF ludlcious management, she would be large
enough 10 hold us. And as to conducting our
self with propriety, we will sign on the back of
Francis Murphy temperance card that we
Will not break IN here again; neither will we
commit piracy on the high for several
times to come. Pedging You our gilt edge
WORD that II you grant us few days and allow
US 10 brightly loom up in this world or Tacoma
Tor Christmas that we will remember you night
Iy IN our prayers, for few days we remain
yours securely, Tom RYAN,
Tom BURNS,
WV DAVIS.
WILLIAM STANTON.
All four men are serving out sentences for
petty larceny. Since the sheriff has no author
ity 10 shorten their terms, and inasmuch as he
has no inclination TO comply with the iudicrous
request by interceding with the proper officials,
il is evident that the birds will have to celebrate
their Christmas in inii
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS.
Superintendent i;arrard's Kodak
Principal Brown at Work Again.

Professor Barnard has kodak aad cca>ion-
ally he shoots tardy boy trying 10 creep in
unobserved before the bell rings. II. has ONE
funny pictures.
Prince pal F. J. Browne returned % the Rainier
school Monday, having been au,eat Tor son.e
time on account OF sickness in his family. Miss
Burrows, who was substituting for him, has
returned to her old position in the olympic
school.
There Will be no regular Christmas exercises
at the High school The time has bcou taken
up III a course OF examinations. A,moS. all the
other schools Will hold some special exercises
The Seattle saving, bank desires to introduce
the system into The public school,
The House OF the Good shepherd has sent
around bags 70 be filed up by the chi3rcn for
the use Of that institution.
David Hancock, jauitor OF the Central school,
who was Ill IN Grace hospital, has returned 10
his duties
Miss Lodge, Of The Columbia school, is Ill!
Miss Allis assumes the duties temporarily.
The teachers OF the public schools viii be
paid this afternoon.
Next Wednesday night the schoo board will
hold meeting u receive the report OF the
building committee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
BR

Eureka lodge tonight. Special. NJ. N.
John Hilman was discharged from Grace
hospital yesterday.
John Ryan entered Grace hospital yesterday
suffering from rheumatism.
Mrs. Drew, widow OF the late Dr. F. NJ Drew,
is very i'll VITA typhoid fever.
NJ. +. Murphy, rs Front street, has an elegant
line OF brIar and meerschaum pipes and cigars
for holiday trade.
At Providence hospital yesterday three pa
tients were received and two discharged. At
Grace hospital one name was added TO the list
Thomas King and Frank Murphy were ar
rested last night charged with stealing an over
coat and a pair OF trousers from u Jackson street
saloon.
Licenses To wed were issued by the county
auditor yestcr lay lot J. L. Hughes and Jennie
Maxwell, of Newcastle, aud John Z. Casure and
Katie A Ryan, Of Seattle.
Considerable excitement was created ON
West treet yesterday morning by smoke pour
ing up through the street plauking at the corner
OF Madison street. Live Goals had been thrown
through hole IN the street aud had Igaited
pieces Of cloth and other refuse deposited in the
place. \ dash Of water put out the blaze,
which just getting hold Of woodwork and
which, with the prevailing high wind, might
soon have been a cOuhagratiOn-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
"Mr. Potter of Texas"

''Mr. Potter of Texas as presented n. the
Seattle opera house last night was pronounced
success. In spite of the terrific weather of the
day there was good attendance, aud all en-
ioyed the comedy from beginning 10 end The
play Is in Archibald Clavering Ganters hap.
piest vein, and though In no sense an imitation
OF "Mr Barnes of New York" vet IL has the
same drawing qualities possessed by that
clever bit of work, life ouick
action, bright dialogue and plenty of field for
the display of original talent. The company, as
whole, was excellent, and remarkably well
balanced, Miss Jeffreys Lewis was extremely
effeotive-and slightly, II may be added-as
Lady Annerly, and Miss May Halnes in Ethel
Lincoln, added to the laurels won in shenan-
doah. In the title role Joseph Wheelock was
picturesque. dramatic, humorous aud pathetic
perfect. for he Is one Of the finest char.
acter actors now on the American stage
The play will be given again tonight
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
LUTHER BE>so>.s LAST LECTURE.
Second Better Than First. but Not
So Good Third"

Luther Benson, the celebrated temperance
lecturer spoke 10 another large audience at the
Plymoth Congregational church last evening.
concluding the series here. IL was q master
piece OF orstory, and MS tribute 10 pare water.
70 the human mind ana picture OF TWO horses
were beautiful efforts AZ word painting with
morals attached The lecture Is we'll worthy of
the eaCouium OF General John Bidwell, O. Cali
ioruia who said.
Luther Benson, OF Indiana. gave his third and
last lecture here last evening. T. my m.ud h,s
first and second, grand as they were, would give
no adequate idea OF his ability II The realm OF
thought aud uttcranee without the last. such
clear. rapid srtlculAtioB-='.ch Cumaxes of IL
reS5stib.g logical conclusions, and of dicttau-
surpassed anything had ever before heard or
conceived Jo be possible. This gaitei and good
man i certainly capable Of great achievements
IL The temperance field (Which : - " Ide q our
lao,!l. and such take pleasure ia comment
ing him 70 thc sind notice o. the ". Z. /. [. and
al. good peU.iS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
"CATCHING" AND CHILLING"
The Sportsman Catches" Trout and
kills" Salmon.


The average layman is unaware of the fact that
the we'll bred sportsman catches trout and
akillsn salmon. The devoted disciple of Izaak
Walton Is Mortified at the idea of "catching"
salmon for TO his mind that means the indis-
crininats slaughter of the fish for the eanneries
and markets, and not the taking of the game by
the delicate arts Of him who angles for the love
OF the sport
And thereby hangs a tale
Several weeks ago William Phelps, of New
York, vice president of the Doliber- Goodale
company, paid a visit 10 this city. Mr.. Phelps
IL one of the most enthusiastic anglers in
America. and his trip to the Northwest
partly for business and partly for pleasure. The
latter he took while killing salmon on the
Columbia river - killing them, not catching
them. When he told his adventure to re-
porter of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the latter
made an unhappy display of ignorance by say
ing that Mr. Phelps had caught salmon in
the Columbia.
Yesterday Mr.. Phelps returned to the North
ern hotel al am" said he sadly, "the butt OF
ridicuie for all my friends They write me
that they understand have gone iato the bust
ness Of ''catehing" salmon. Some write that
have disgraced the title of sportsman, which /
once bore with honor, while the more mer-
cenary of my acquaintances are Offering 10 quote
me rates on tin Tor canning"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23

Ono OF the Bulls the Postoffice Is Held
Removable for.

Yesterday was n busy day at the postotsice.
and the lines leading 90 the postage and regis
tered letter windows at times reached 10 the
limits of the hobby. Assistant Postmaster
Colkett was busy making out reports, but took
time 10 chat moment concerning the problems
IN the postoiiee that come up for solution.
"Here is an example, said he. mot
long ago bank official in neighbor-
ing city sent important letter con-
tanning draft 10 II person In Seattle.
The gentleman expected the letter aud called At
the general delivery 10 see il there was anything
for Pheble. The clerk went through the letters
In the box but found none spelled Pheoe.
After several days correspondence with the
sender of the last letter, the geatlenans name
and the peculiar envelopes Of the firm writing
became known 10 the clerk, snd, on looking
through the letters in the box commencing
.pr., found letter addressed 'Freble. On in
ysstigatiou, IL proved 20 De the lest letter The
postotfiee officisls were blamed because the
letter went sstray, but every one who saw the
letter called IL 'Prehle' except the sender.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-23
THE PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Seattle Invitations at w. C. L. e. Head
Ouarters-Supplies for Orphans.


Yesterday afternoon the young ladies who are
to take pnrt III the business mems jubilee OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, had
very salts actory drill at Rankes hall Mrs. j.
l. johnson reports that her programme on that
occasion will be unusually fine.
The Day Nur,ery has reopened under the
charge OF Mrs. Lena Morrow, the former matron.
1t has now four inmates. The institution ID I'M
der the management of the W. c. I. U.
The unique invitations which Seattle sent to
the nat onal convention of the W. c. I. I. were
on exhibition Tor time at the Massachusetts
state headquarters in Boston. Now they are in
Chicago at the national headquarters and are
exh. bited by the officers with great pride.
The Orphans Home, at Box and Harrison
streets, has now thirty-two children under its
care. OF that number fifteen go TO the Mercer
school The inmates are ali IN healthy condi-
ton.
The House OF the Good shepherd anticipates
securing good supply of Christmas stuff from
the bags that have been distributed around
among the pupils of the public schools.