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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-04

Rudolph Cronau, the eminent author and
scientist of Leipsic, Germany, has rendered
to the exposition his extensive collection of
paintings, sketches and photographs, repre-
sentng scenes in the life of Columbus and
places visited by Columbus during his
voyage to the New World. DR.. CronaU has
spent great part of his life in the study Of
early American history, and has published
a work on the subject, based entirely upon
his personal investigations.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
A Number OF Applicants Placed on the
Preferred List.

The board of fire commissioners met last
evening with Acting Mayor George w. Hall in
the chair, Commissioners Foster, Kahaley and
Faegre being present
proposition was read from the Fire Extin-
gushing Manufacturing Company, of Chicago,
making three different offers to furnish swivel
nozzies for the reboat ut 500 81 200 and 81 400
The matter was referred to the city council
communication was read from the board
Of public works referring the fire commission
ers TO the city council for authority to erect a
stable at the foot of Madison street
Applications for places in the department
were received from VI. +. Kelleher, Herman
Schultz, George Parry, A. +. Risley and Richard
Olson, all OF whom recently on the fire.
boat until the crew cut down by the re-
trenchment plan. The men were all placed on
the list of eligib'es, the preference to be given
them above other applicants. on recommends
ton of Captain McAlip, OF the freboat, Amos
sundberg was placed on the list
Chief Kellogg was granted leave of absence
for four days, beginning September IS to attend
the firemen's tournament at Victoria
$ The street commissioner was instructed to
place red lights on the brick piles in front of
the new Dexter Horton building, at the corner
of Commercial aud Washington streets.
The clerk was instructed 20 call the attention
of the board Of public works To the condition of
the street crossings where the street car lines
pass
The board took a recess till Friday evening,
October .
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
PERSONAL.

Masters Scott and Grant Calhoun sons OF DR..
Calhoun, of La Conner. are in the city on their
way to San Francisco to enter the Stanford uni
vcrsity. They leave on the steamship City of
Puebla tomorrow evening.
An Oakland party, consisting of Mr.. z. b.
Pomeroy, Mrs. NJ. c. Blake, Miss Blake, Miss
Eckley and Miss Pomeroy, is at the Rainier no
tel They are travelling for pleasure through
the Northwest
Mr.. Louis Zeigler, of Spokane, is visiting Ma
jor J. k. Hayden and other friends in this city
Mr.. Zeigler is one of the most prominent men,
bers OF the Masonic fraternity in this state
Dir. Fred Furth, who was mayor of spokane
during the fire in that city, is visiting his
brother, Jacob Furth in this city.
Mr.. Amos Burr, of San Francisco, travelling
passenger agent of the Vanderbilt system, is in
the city.
Mr.. Herbert Taylor, chief clerk of the land
Office, who has been Ill for a week, is out again
Hon. Edmond S. Meany has returned home
after several weeks work east of the mountains
Mr.. Robert Croft and Mr.. w. L. Meredith of
Seattle, are at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York
Mrs. G. w. Saunders left by the Northern Pa
cifc railroad for Boston on Wednesday.
Judge and Mrs. B. F. Dennison, of Olympia
are at the Arlington hotel.
Mr.. Fred s. Dunn left for New York on
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Jones left for Boston yes
terday
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
THE MAYORS TRIP.
He Meets With n Cordial Reception
From Old Friends.

From Old Friends.
Mayor Harry White is in New York, but
stopped for few days al his old home in
Nebraska. The Aurora Republican. de-
scribing his reception there, says: Mon
day morning Mayor Harry White, of
Seattle, an old-tirne and prosperous settler
of this county, who had just arrived here
On the train from that city, was shaking
hands with few of his most intimate
friends, and was the guest OF his sister,
Mrs. |. Isamon, at her fine residence on
K and Eleventh streets. Mr.. White will
be remembered as one of the pioneer nur-
serymen of this county, and at one time one
of the proprietors of the New York nur-
sery.'
After saying some very pleasant things
of him as an old neighbor, it goes on TO say
that ''as soon as it was known that Mr..
White was a guest of this city, where in
former days he was well and favorably
known, number of his friends set about
giving him reception, and large num-
Der of invitations were sent out, and on
Monday evening the large fine residence
of Mr.. Isamon was aglow with light from
top to bottom. The large and spacious
parlor and drawing-rooms were thrown
open, and from p. M. till later a large
number of citizens were entertained. all
eager to grasp the hand of Harry White
and congratulate him on his success in his
new home"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
BOARD OF ALDEEMEN.

e4>ma a. fsthering, but Rush
Throu~h Large Amount of Work.
4 II was late before the board OF aldermen Sc
unrad : quorum. Int after the necessary num-
III had gathered largs amount Of business was
transacted. ..,.,
ospted
The petitIon Of property-ovners on the corner
81 eora,,a sr s,.ysur streets for an arc light was
feferred to the street light comnilt.ee.
The claim ri Hugh Gahssan for 800 damages
nause, ~ falling through the planking oil Wei
IN street was referred 10 the committee on
t1aims.
5oint resolution topurehase TWO CLOCKS LOT use
q the city council was passed. ~,
Joint resolution 10 appoint Roscoe DIXON
austor OF the city bail was Ieief'ea " tue ap
tropriase COMMITTEES.
f,rfslnance flxing the salaries OF the deputy
eoulptroIler and assistant city clerk nj sll0 per
month was referred 20 the finance committee.
Ordinance prescribing license OF 800 for
3sstaurant keepers within The saloon limits who
cell liquor to customers was referred TO the
& license COMMITTEES.
General fund and ISIS $ from the fire fund, was
Iefefred to the finance committee
trhe rcuort Of the finance committee recon-
a, q, te salary OF the clerk of the char
= revision committees be raised 10 81 for each
zion. was read, bot the recommendation was
~ ndopted, and on motion the accompanying
31inaiice was laid over for one meeting.
b. Sweeney thought In this connection that
-. eitv ,Ierk should not hold two positions
IA eyes, II he did the salary was too high; $50
Uaa enough
Joint resolution authorizing the board OF pub
IL works 10 receive bids for steam heating the
city hall and police headquarters was passed.
Tho fire and water committee recommended
that the useless horses in the FIRE department
- advertised for sale to the highest bidder The
report was adopted
The ordinances tosrfund the 800 collected from
ehe Seattle Baseball Association was not passed,
o. the committee deemed 1t TO be contrary to the
Smarter.
The COMMITTEES to whom was referred the
nettion OF Margaret Harmon for revocation of
= license reported without recommendation,
ehe report was adopted
The street committee Recommended that thu
action OF the house In granting the petition for
Isthe planking Of Second street. in front of the
Burke building, be concurred in; the recon
mendasion was adopted.
The amendment of the house to purchase
eiectric clocks instead of eightday clocks was
referred to the committee on pubic buildings.
Dr. sweeney was opposed to the expense
The petition OF property owners for street
lights ON Rainier avenue was granted and re-
larr.d to tho Judiciary committee for ordi-
lance
Ordinance appropriating 5000 for street light
expenscs in excess OF the present appropriation
Was passed. The reason given for this was an
error made by the old retrenchment committee
n estimating the expenses.
The amendments made by the house of dele
yates to the ordinance granting franchise to
Fred Il. Sander, were referred 10 the street COM
mitsee.
The board then adjourned until next wednes-
dav uivht
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
THE CARPENTERS UNION.
Interesting Discussion Upon Topics of
Interest.

The Carpenters Union held a well attended
open meeting last night in its hall on Pike
street, corner of Fifth. Several non-uniou car
penters were present. and few members Of
other trade unions in the city. Abe Spring. T
J. McCorry, J. Odell and several Others made
brief speeches, in which they urged the nsces
sity of trade unionism aud unity
between the di fferent trades a well. There
was some difference OF opinion regarding
the most ehectnal means of securing legislation
for the working people, Mr.. McCorry advoca;
ing absolute nOn-iuterierence in party politics
hut a united demand from all parties for the
measures required, while some of the Others
showed Il little leaning toward the third party
movement.
The discussion was all in the most fraterual
spirit, and il was decided 70 hold n similar
meeting on the evening OF the third Thursday
in each month.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
BREVITIES.

Sheriff woolery, as receiver, yesterday sold the
steamer +. w. Purdy. The purchaser was Cap
tain Merwin, and the consideration OF the sale
was 1900. The owners of the Purdy some
time ago got into difficulty over the manage
ment of the steamer, and IL was taken into the
courts, where Sheriff Woolery was appointed res
ceiyer.
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal church ex-
cursiou to Olympia and Tacoma, arranged for
Monday, will not take place then, owing to
misunderstanding about the chartering of the
steamer Bailey Gatzert for the occasion.
There will be social at the First Presby-
terrain church, corner Third and Madison
streets, tonight.
The Central W. c. T. u. will meet at Chamber
of Commerce this afternoon at O'Clock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
JOHN lucas MOTHER.
An Inquiry After Her Son, Supposed TO
lie Murdered.

Coroner George II. Horton received letter
yesterday from Mrs. A. NJ Lucas, of Red Wing
Mimi, dated September II, and addressed to
the mayor OF seattle, forwarded By him to the
health officer and thence finally to the coroner
she says:
We noticed in the Red Wing Daily Republican
Of September an account OF the finding of the
body of certain John Lucas supposed 10 have
been murdered, and wish To fiud out full par-
tcuiafs as my sou, named John Lucas
has been out West and has been logger as
this man was reported u he. and / At present
do not know his whereabouts My son, John
Lucas. is at present in the 9th year OF his age,
is about medium height, has dark eyes, dark
hair, and has short upper lip.
Please let me know at once where this man
Is lrom aud whether or act he answers 10 this
description. as | ain indeed very anxious 20
find out whether or not II is my son
Coroner Horton answered the letter to the
effect that the general description Tailed with
the murdered man. bat it would be impossible
20 make a definite answer in the affirmative on
account of the condition OF the body when
foNnn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
ONLY A SLIPPER.


WOrsted by Girl.
NJ Quinn, proprietor of the Long Island hotel,
adjoining the Seattle opera house, rushed into
the police stations about midnight last night
with blood streaming down his head, covering
his shirt front, arms and hands. lie
in highly excited state of mind
and declared that n colored woman in his house
had attempted to murder him. He wanted her
arrested aud locked up at once. lie said that
the woman had been keeping the house until
yesterday, and he went up stairs last night to
get some keys that she had failed to turn over
Instead OF getting the Keys he said she had hit
him with n dagger or Il big knife and had cut
deep cash in his head.
Jailer Noble went around the block to the
house, and after some search found jesse Dorcy,
the colored wcman, hiding in a room. Her
story was very different from that of Quinn.
she dressed and went down to headquarters
with the officer. To Captain Barck she told
a straight story She said that Quinn had
come into her room and had wante'. to stay
all night. This she Indignantly refused, and
a terrible struggle followed. the negro girl
slight and delicate, striving TO drive out the
burly Irishman. The struggle walked up the
other occupants of the floor, and stout Swede
who was sleeping down the hall, got UP and
broke into the room and found the almost ex-
hausted girl pounding Quinn over the head
with her slipper, the heel of which had drawn
blood. Other occupants OF the house appeared
on the scene Immediately and they all corrob-
crate the womau's story
Quinn is u powerful lrishman, nearly 90 wears
old. He was arrested about three weeks ago
and fined for assault and battery but he has
achieved greater fame in the city on account of
his persistent efforts 10 get on the police force
He says that he will have the girl arrested today
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
New Ciearings in Frontier se.tlement.

Often give birth 20 mjasma as one Of the first
fruits of ali upturning az the soil Malaria is
relentless foe "a the newly arrived cmigrant,
II he lie unpTcYarrd 20 meet Il by the use OF a
reliable pFef8Cstive aad preventive. IL there.
fore behooNes those seeking the far We,t in
search 81 homes 70 provide themselves With a
medicinal guaranty aSsiast chils ami fever.
bilious remitjcUt and ailments of kindred
origin. Ho>tetterS Stomach Riiters has fer
nearly hals of a century been esteemed tbs, hc>t
From Maine 20 oAlAhumS, from Victoria IL san
juan del sud, Its acknowledged SEnsr.oritv
meets with no challenge IN localities where II
has been used AeicAl TESTIMONY the most
positive and direct. hacks no the general YER
Dict tao less IN regard - its virtues IN CsSe Of
liver complaint, dyspcpsia, constipation rheu-
matsn and sidney ailments, than in cases of
malaKial disease.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
The Seattle Canoe Club.

The Seattle Canoe Club is about to incorporate,
the necessary papers having been drawn up and
only awaiting now the signature OF one of the
incorporators. The following gentlemen
have subscribed for stock George B.
Riley, Abram Barker, r. T. Engelbrecht, Alfred
Earle, Hayden Mcclellan, w. Engebrecht, Mau
rice McMicken, J. G. Hanes, T. NJ Reed, ir., H.
W. Lawrence and John Fairfield. The object of
the company will be to encourage the sport of
canoeing and the owning and controlling of
canoes. Quite number in the city take an
interest in the fascinating sport, and the club
looks forward to doing good work in the Guilt
walton of physical exercise
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
To Examine Alaska Posto fficeA.

r. K. Munroe, United States postofiice inspect
or, lett for Alaska on the steamer Mexico on
Wednesday evening, and besides visiting all the
principal points in that territory, will investf
gate the need OF a postoffice at Little Metla-
kahtla, on Annette island. Fischer d McDon-
aid have petit:oned for Office there, stating
that the town has 1000 people and Is the first
town reached after leaving NaLaimo. At pres
ent mail is carried to the island, distance of
forty miles, in a wboat and in rough weather
the Trip occupies three or four DAYS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
NEW Police RECORD.
Information to Be Had without Drop-
ping n Nickel I'm the Slot

\ new police regulation which goes into force
today requires tina; the captain or clerk in
charge shall tske the height. weight age. color
81 eyes and The color OF hair and WHISPERS. As
well a. the name aud the facts in regard To the
arrest OF each man brought into hea iquarters
by the Officers. This regulation WILL aid II,
identifying characters who ynsy be wsr,e, after
they have been released. For the Present the csr-
tains will guess al the weight, but the other
facts VIII De taken ltefnitaIN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
HELD FOR FORGERY.
A Man Who Thought Check Was For
gotten.

George Benson, the ex-doorkeeper Of
Providence hospital, was bound over for
trial in the superior court Wednesday by
Justice Won Tobel, in default of $500 bail.
The charge against him was forgery. Ben
son having signed the name of F. G. Plum
mer to check for So
Piummer was a patient last May at
Providence hospital and he told Benson
he was expecting letter from Astoria
with money in it. The letter came and
was appropriated by Benson, who, after
keeping the check for over two months,
finally cashed it and was caught
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Great Sale for Bernhardts Night.

The sale of seats for the Bernhard night.
Thursday next, was a great success. As early
as O'Clock yesterday morning men began to
gather in front OF Hansen's iewelry store, and
by o'clock quite crowd had gathered. By 10
O'Clock the line extended TO Columbia street
At that hour Mr.. J. W. Hanna, the manager of
the Seattle opera house. began the sale, and as
fast as he could dispose of the seats they were
taken until 5000 worth had been sold. 1t is the
largest sale, without exception, ever made in
Seattle.
The sale will continue this morning. and as
the performance is to take place at Cordrays
there are plenty OF good seats left yet
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
FARMERS ARE JUBfLANT.
So Says . Californian Now stopping in
This City.

Mr. E. r. Lowe, of Woodland, Yolo county Cal,
Is at the Arlington hotel, on his way home from
Port Townsend, where he has some property in
terests. During the last five years he has WIS.,
tied the Sound annually. Mr. Lowe came to
California in 1872 crossing the plains from Mis-
souri,, where he was born. He reached Grass
Valley with some cattle brought from Salt Lake
City, and after that devoted himself to stock
raising. Twenty years ago he retired, but his
sons have run his farm for him.
1.-The farmers of California are jubilant this
year, he said yesterday, "for they have good
crops and good prices. dollar and half a
hundred for wheat at their own homes is bet
ter than they have done for the last four years
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
Our Lady of Good Help

The concert given last night at ST. Francis
hall, corner Sixth and Spring streets, by the
choir of the church of Onr Lady of Good Help
for the benefit of the church, was well attended
and an interesting programme was presented.
Several of the rendtions were especially good,
and received much applause. Mrs. Huff Car
lin was presented with an elegant bouquet at
the conclusion of her vocal solo
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
A DISPUTED SIGNATURE.
Difference of Opinion as to Its Genuine
ness.

c. Fl. Ives, of Kitsap county. has COM
planned to Prosecuting Attorney Miller
that certificate of deposit to his credit in
the First National bank had been forged
The bank officials. however, claim that the
signature is genuine, and the prosecuting
attorney refused to prosecute. David VI.
Argyle, proprietor of saloon on Washing
ton street, says that the certificate was pre-
sented to him already endorsed.
The officers think that Ives lost the
certificate, but he claims that the certifi-
cate was stolen from a house in kitsap
county,
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..The white slave" at Cordray.s.

The interest taken in the representation of
"The White Slave" at Cordrav's is undated, as
was shown BY an overlooking house last night
Those present were enthused over the magnif-
cent displays of scenery, and they applauded the
efforts o. the company heartily. Miss Morris Is
playing the part OF Lisa with great power and
skill Her acting is highly refined, and affords
a mastery exposition of the character. Mr.
George Vessels gives forcible delineation of
the villain Lacy. and shows to better advantage
in the part than in any previously assumed by
him in this city The usual curtain calls were
given amid the greatest enthusiasm.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
oUICksILvER NINE OWNER.
He Is Visiting Seattle on Business
Trip From San Francisco.

NIP from san HEAhcisSo-
Mr.. Jackson Hart, of Oakland. is at the
Occidental hotel with his son. Mr.. W. l..
Hart. Mr.. Jackson Hart is one of Cali
fornia's earlier settlers, having come to
the state in 1855. For some years he has
been in the commission business at San
Francisco. and he is now on business
trip to this state. Mr.. Hart is owner of
the Abbott quicksilver mine in Lake
county, California Comparatively little
is printed about the quicksilver mines,
said he last night, "but still there are
good many of them in the state all told,
and they produce quite good deal of
wealth.
"The quicksilver ores are melted in a
retort and the vapor of the metal passes
off and is collected. The ores contain
little or nothing of any other metal"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
ELECTRICAL SCARF PIN.
A Curious Device That Enables o Ma
to Carry q Lantern.

to Carry q Lantern.
There is no end to the curious electrical de-
vices which are now manufactured. In the
window of an electricians Office in this city are
electrical scarf pins" This consists OF tiny in
candescent lamp little larger than pea
1t is fastened 20 the end OF pin like
those commonly used on scarfs Two insulated
wires run from the lamp down under the cloth
Ing to pocket battery small battery in which
fluids are used It is fitted in a rubber case and
is about the size and shane of large whisky
flask. There is an arrangement by which the
light at the end of the pin can be readily turned
on or of az the pleasure of the wearer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-18
THE FUGITIVE JUNK DEALER.
Efforts Made to Prevent His Return to
Seattle.

Samuel Glazier, the fugitive Seattle junk
dealer, is making hard fight to stay in
st. Joseph, Mo-, where he fled. Lieuten-
ant Sims, who went after him some days
ago. writes back that every effort is being
made to keep Glazier there. After the
requIsition was secured Glaciers friends
got a man to swear out warrant for his
arrest for stealing $75. in order to keep the
culprit there for trial. That case was tried
and disposed of, and Lieutenant Sims was
about to bring Glazier away when writ
of habeas corpus was issued.
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served to all Lake lodge is one OF the strongest
in the city, and its new hall is well suited to the
purposes for which i: was built. The following
committees got up the entire affair: Arrange
ments, ". q. Ronald, r. y. Wilcox. r. L. Ruddy;
reception, Thomas w. Gordon, H. G.. Wright, A.
Jackson; refreshments, G.. " f. Wolfe. J. Z.
Fox, p. Fred Miles, NJ. Z. Clongh: decoration,
James Weed, NJ. J. Cook, Fred Cramer.
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THE CITY COUNCIL.
Members Rush Through a Lot
of Work.
LlsRARY RULES BILL PASSED.
Bfll Board Question Brought Up-san-
aers' Amendment Franchise Several
street Grading Ordinances.

& Both branches Of the council held Adjourned
meetings last night, and being IN working VIII,
rushed through large amount OF accnmuia as..l
business. The bill for the regulation Of lns eIS
library, the amended franchise ior ffea Z.
der road and number Of street grauins p.,,s
went through. The matter q huge pm Doa ~.
CONSTRUCTED of wood within IRE Uni" We VIZ, uis
xussed, and It was decided q ask .ne Doafu "
erected. There seemed to be . very general de-
sire on the part OF the rnsmb<rs OF both houses
10 expedite ruatters