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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-14

General George II. Thomas Carnp. No. : Sons
OF Veterans, Will hold their Regular meeting to-
morrow night IN the 6. A 4 hall.
foar or flve recruits are TO De mustered and
several applications Tor membership Will be
fled.
Il Is expected that the mock trial hv cour;-
martial OF LIeutenauts WLIs-d acd Allen viii
probably bs taishs5
The camp celebrated Izreolu's hirthdsv-
Jaioa neleate-s' D@y-}4s. Friday evening n +.
very happy manner Tbs chief feature OF the
evening was = psper On Lincoln by Cagnrade
James Leddy, OF Miller Uos1, who handed his
saa.oci in most mastery manner. songs by
ths : V qusrtettc. recitation hy Ny. Jessie
Amos. " ho i known as the '-1aughterot George
y Morgan camp, No 4. Minneapolis, - and We
minute Tax Ho-a Co.oaeI Young made ID =
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Knights of Pythias.

Preparations are about complete for the cele-
bration of Pythian day, which event takes
place on Friday. Responses have been re-
ceiyed from many Pythian bodies outside of
Seattle, and the city will be filed with visiting
knights.
Seattle, No. 81. met on Wednesday evening,
and conferred the knight rank on three candi-
dates.
The supplies have arrived for the new lodge at
Ainslie, which will shorty DO installed by Dis
triet Deputy W. e. Ronald.
Lake Lodge, No. 6S, met on Friday night and
conferred the Esquire rank on two candidates.
North Star, No. 40, met on Tuesday evening
and did more work than at any meeting FOR
some time. The Knight RANK was conferred on
two, the Esquire rank on one and two new ap-
plications were placed on file
Harmony, No. ), met on Thursday evening,
and in the presence OF large number conferred
the Esquire rank on three candidates.
Puget Sound met Friday evening. The
attendance was unusually large. The first
rank was conferred on one, the second rank on
one. and two application cards were received.
Many members OF the lodge are on the sick
list.
Seattle, 81, met on Wednesday evening and
received two propositions for membership and
also initiated two new brethren.
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Natl onaI Guard News.

Northumberland Joseph Green has ordered
another battalion drill for February a.
Company B has decided TO give fine ball at
the AEnoFy on the evening OF March /.
Company H, of Vancouver, wants 10 be trans
ferred over to Second regiment. Colonel Pike
will soon remove from GOiiendsle TO Eancou-
yer, and he would like to see the transfer made.
The resolutions adopted on January by the
King County Bar Association on the death of
Colonel J. c. Haines, have been handsomely
engrossed, and have been gotten up in book
form.
Much to the regret of the officers Adjutant
Charles Esplin, ir., has sent in his resignation.
He has made an excellent officer and is regarded
as being one OF the best informed militia men
in the state.
An order has been issued for survey of the
state property of Company D. 1t will take place
on February Is The board OF inspectors will
consist of Colonel Z. NJ Carr, Colonel II. F. Gar
rettson and Captain L. 5. Ingraham.
Tomorrow night an election will be held 70 fill
existing vacancies in Company D. Captain 1.
> Booth has been appointed inspecting officer.
Every one hopes TO see good men selected SO
that the company may take on new life.
All OF the companies OF the First regiment
have been ordered to parade on Washington's
birthday. The three Seatt e companies will
have battalion parade. Company commanders
have been instructed to make prompt returns
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The social session OF Seattle Lodge last Sun
day was most enjoyable affair. a large mum
Der of Elks aud invited guests were present, and
We'd with eaca other in contributing something
to the amusement and entertainment OF those
present The pleasure OF the evening was much
enhanced by the arrival, after the theater was
over. of Professor Bray and his orchestra, also
of all the male members OF Cordrsys company,
who each contributed share 10 the en-
tertainmen, of the evening. These gather
incs OF the E!ks are very popular,
and are making many friends for the order who
seem 10 appreciate the efforts OF the lodge TO
bring them in contact with the "5est people on
earth" Tonight large meeting is expected, as
important business viii come before the lodge.
also initiation OF eight candidates into the nlys-
teries OF the festive Elks. The 18th OF March
the lodge takes benefit a. the opera house,
which has kindly been rendered TO the lodge by
Manager Hanna. The performance given on
that occasion will be of unique and elaborate
description, and the executive committee prom
ises 10 present an entertainment that will take
the town nv storm
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NOT TO BE MUSTERED OUT.
AdJutant EspIin Gives His Opinion of
tho Troubles of Company L.

the Troubles of Company L.
Adju.ant Charles Esplin, ir,, returned lest
night from Port Townsend, to waich place he
had gone in his official capacity TO pay off the
members of Company for their services at the
King county mines. He said regarding the
matter:
II has been charged against me that went to
Port Townsend with the view of standing in
with CAPTAIN Jones. / brand the statement
false I went there TO do my duty officer
OF the First regiment, and nv actions were in
the strict lire OF military requirement. At the
inspection eighteen men appeared in uniform.
citizens clothes, some OF the latter hav-
ing been excused by the inspecting
officer, Colonel Henry A. Landes. The excused
men count Just the same as II present These,
together with such as were absent from town on
leave, will bring the showing upto about thirty
five men and three officers. As the law re-
quires that company shall upon inspection
muster out at least twenty-four men, there is no
possible way by which the company can legally
be mustered ont of service.
may say that the fourteen who appeared
tried in every way to bulldoZe me into paving
them according to their way, but 1 absolutely
refused 20 encourage them in their insubordina-
ton. Many reputable citizens present ex-
pressed strong condemnation of the tactics
present was that the company made
good showing and that the organization is
credit to Port Townsend. What is needed at
this juncture for the best wei fare OF the Ma
tional Guard OF Washington is the new regula-
tons which will provide a punishment for just
such INSTRUMENTATION was exhibited last
night.
entire trouble has borne himself as an officer
and gentleman
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On Tuesday evening Fraternity Lodge, No. 6s,
gave social hop at Odd Fellows hall, in North
Seattle. The Rev. John F. Damon delivered an
eloquent address, which was followed by lit
erary exercises, dancing and refreshments.
The Odd Fellows have gotten out neat
pocket directory for distribution among the
members, which contains useful information of
the time and place of meeting Of all the Seattle
bodies except Canton Seattle, No. 3, and the new
Rebekah lodge.
Olive Branch, No. 4, met on Wednesday and
conferred degrees on two candidates.
Mystic Lodge met last night and conferred the
First degree on one aspirant.
A very pleasant evening was spent by about
$50 persons at their social last Wednesday even
ing at the Odd Fellows hall Mr.. Lafayette was
a success in his readings from ''Riehard ILL.,
and Macbeth" being eneored twice. Also
great credit is due to Mr.. William Layton, Mr..
+. Coombs. Mr.. Z. o. Arnold and Mr.. George W.
Crane in their comic songs, not forgetting the
credit due Miss Lotte Scott as an elocutionst
entertainment was grand success. After the
literary programme refreshments were served,
the whole affair concluding with social hop.
Mystic, No. 81, met last night and conferred
the degree OF Friendship on one candidate.
Canton Seattle, No. ), Will meet for drill to-
morrow night.
Seattle, No. Z, met on Tuesday evening and
conferred the Second degree on three can.
didates
Unity Encsmpmeut met on Friday nigh. and
conferred the Patriarchal degree on three can
didates
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GRIP AND PASSWORD.
Benevolent Order of ElkS Grow
ing in Popularity.
LINcoLN.s BIRTH CELEBRATED.
Social Side of Odd Fellow Character-
Pythian Day-Nasons Quite Active
Tacoma Fraternal News.

The Elks are pulling strongly for public favor
and have succeeded recently in getting In some
excellent material on its membership list The
order is good frsternal one and its work OF
benevolence is known throughout the length
and breadth of the land. The Odd Fellows seem
TO believe in binding its members together in
strong social union. Both Fraternity lodge and
the Daughters of Rebekah gave socials last week
which were largely attended. Stevens post
meeting on Tuesday night drew 8 very large
audience and Union Defenders day was
celebrated in fine shape by the Sons of Veterans
and their friends on Friday evening. Pythian
day will be observed next Friday by all Knights
OF Pythisns in this vicinity. The ball aud ora
tons will be of noteworthy character. The
Masons move along in the regular way and are
making no special efforts. They reserving
their strength for the occasion when the new
temple will be dedicated. Stock is being
readily taken in the new Odd Fellows Building
Association, aud the hall will assuredly be built
in the near future
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pleasant evening. Refreshments were served
q Ia 81
Arrangements have been made by Ihomas
camp TO attend the military ball given os
Sprague Camp, No. 4. of Tacoma on the u.
The steamer Greyhound has been chartered LOT
the occasion. About twenty-four members OF
Thomas camp accompanied By their ladies' ex-
peet TO go. They will also take Their drum
corps and the members of Ladies' Aid society,
No. /, and other friends of the camp. A cordial
invitation has been extended to the IT, a. h.
and W. r C. to accompany the party. MIS-
Apologize viii ehaperons the party. Iicxea
for the round trip viii be 81.
George H. Thomas Ladies' Aid Society VIII
also meet Monday evening in the W. R. c. par
lor. 1t is hoped that there will be good at
tendance, IS the question of changing tims OF
meeting TO saturday afternoon viii be decided
Captain II. H. Smith and Lieutenant Lee VIII
ard have chosen their teams for the com petltive
recruiting contest, and they will be announced
tomorrow evening
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WhStcon News,

WuArCou, Feb. 13.-.Special. Ronald
& Piles have been retained to defend
George Placer, the murderer Of Younkin.
in consequence of which the ''bloody son
of General Harrison" so called, IS an
oyster TO reporters.
The Farmers Alliance paper has again
changed management. T. Il. Harris,
editor. ana ". 2. +. Adams are retained,
and +. ". Creed takes charge
\ passenger coach on the Bellincham
Bay & British Columbia railroad caught
hre from the stove yesterday morning
when coming TO the bay, and a narrow es-
cape from destruction was ayerted by the
action of the passengers and the con-
d0ctor, who soon extincuished the flames.
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TACOMA FRATERNAL NEWS.
Printers Will Dance in Aprfl-Traoe
Council Oppose Cinnamon.

TACOMA, Feb. 1S-[speciaL 1.-THE Night
watch" was ereditably presented sunday nlshs
at the Germania hall by the recently organlzeo
German Social Theatrical Clab. B. fennemsn'
president of the club took the part OF IoDias
schwaibc. The dialogue was in German
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler W. II.
Reid left Thursday nigh. for Spokane to organ
ize lodge of Elks at that city. He Will De as
sisted by Exalted Rulers F. J. Kingdom, A D.
Charlton, of Portland, and sam Martin, OF seat
tie. The following accompanied the organizers:
Marx l. Wilson. John p Chapman, c. = Barnes,
William Findlay, E. Van Sickle, ]. W. sullivan,
William Woods, Harry stevens and ~ Levin OF
Tacoma
The typographical Union has finally decided
on April as the date of its annual ball Inc
date was changed in order to secure the Tacoma
theater. Supper Will be served from II 2. m.
until a. m The programme committee has
prepared the following:
''Vienna Dudes march and lancers. 49,
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Rrieklaxer.. Union Bali.

On Friday evening Bricklayers' Union, No. :,
gave very successful ball al the Armory. Inc
programme OF dancing consisted OF twenty-iour
numbers, all appropriately noticed, and the
large crowd present seemed to enjoy the affair
very much. The following members had
charge OF the ball: Reception committee, J. ii.
Hill. Tom Wootton, +. J. Middleton, A. \.
Bowden; floor committee, 7. J. Mcnamara
(. oinger, o. J. Wallace, B. H. Buttarheid'
George Hooker. William Mcnamara; committee
of arrangements, Z. d. Wallace, J. H. Hill,
Tom wootton, T. J. Mcnamara, A. y. Bowden,
W. q. G. smith; director f d. Wallace.
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Company Els Fine Squirt.

Company is taking on great squirt The
men have decided TO devote one night out OF
each week 10 social pleasures and literary i'm
proyement. The company viii give dances and
hold debates. The discussions will take on
strong military character. A library will be
started con raining books on the history Of the
worlds great soldiers.
The company will hold a business meeting
Wednesday evening and vote on four candidates
for membership. Two applications were re-
ceived at the last meeting.
The company has received forty Webb belts
AID buSle. These articles are not needed so
much as decent uniforms.
After the parade on February % Captain In
graham proposes to take out his men for half q
days target practice.
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Cigarmskers' Union, No. lis, of this city, Will
continue its war on Chinese made cigars by the
publication OF weekly newspaper. which will
also contain matters OF interest to other unions
in this city and vicinity.
The Trades Council has adopted the following
and ordered copies sent to the select congress
sionai committee on immigration and natural
ization and TO Congressman stump, OF Maryland;
WHEREAS, The restriction placed upon the
inning ation of Chinese laborers Is about 10 eA-
pire by limitation: and,
WHEREAS, The workingmen OF the Pacific
coast have by bitter experience 10 dread a new
incursion OF the hceuaous, depraveo anu
slayIsh subjects OF the Chinese empire; oe IL
ResO'ued, That Tacoma Trades Council, COM
posed OF delegates Of all the trades organizations
of the city OF Taeoms, aud speaking for l0,Uvu
workingmen of this city, do respectfully and
earnestly pray that the committee to waom has
been referred the bill OF Representative stump, oil
MARYLAND, entitled "a bill to absolutely pro-
hibit the coming of Chinese laborers into the
United States, whether subjects OF the Chinese
empire or of any Other foreign government. anu
for other PURPOSES" to take immediate favora-
bic action thereon. and that II amended at all, il
be so amended as to strengthen rather than TO
weaken any OF the provisions thereof.
And we further pray the congress OF the
United States al the earliest possible moment to
take favorable action thereupon, said bill hav-
ing the unqualified Endorsement of the Tacoma
Trades Council and the workingmen OF Wash
ington and the Pacific coast generally.
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well aud aelAred frequent appIause ifon a
large number OF spectators present. Company
drilled under Captain l. s Booth; Company
d under Lieutenant W. N. Calhoun, and Com
pany T. under Captain Z. s. lngra-
ham. Adiutant Charles Esplin assisted
the commanding officer. The evolutions were
done with skin and precision. Upon dismis-
sal Of the battalion Paynaster Herman Chaplin
paid out nearly 5000 to the men for their
services last summer at the King county mines.
When all work and business was over the regi-
mental band furnished the music and the gal
lant soldiers and their friends engaged in dane
sn1
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On Tuesday night Washington Lodge OF Per-
lection. No. /, held a regular meeting, and after
the usual business the Fourth and Fifth degrees
were conferred, and on Thursday evening a spe-
cisl meeting was held by the same lodge On the
Fourteenth degree, or knight Flu, and the
Fourteenth degree was conferred on two aspir-
ants. The attendance was large and great inter-
est shown by the Scottish Rite Masons.
On Thursday evening 81. Johns Lodge, No. 9,
F. & A. NJ, had special communication, and
the Fellow Craft degree was given to a candi-
date
On Saturday Eureka, No. %, F. & A. ", held
its regular communication, and the brethren at
tended in great numbers, as especial business
was acted upon.
The near completion of their temple was the
gratifying cause of alimating and develop
ing new life among the Brethren of the Mystic,
to judge by the interest shown and large attend
ance at their meetings
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PRIZE MILITARY DRILL.
Plan for DisposinE OF tho Fourth OF
july Surplrus.

The Fourth of July executive committee has
under consideration the disposal of the $6iS.2l
remaining from the fund for lust years celebra-
ton. II viii be remembered that the strikes at
the mines prevented the competitive drill last
Fourth between the companies OF the First reSi-
ment The committee has accordingly decided
TO write TO the captains of the several companies
and ask IL they would like to drill here for q
prize of $500 on Memorial day, May 50.
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Order of the Golden shore.

lodge OF the Order OF the Golden Shore was
instituted at Gilman on Tuesday with thirty-
one charter members. The following officers
were elected: President. knute Jespersou; vice
president, Francis T. Wlnkler; past president,
J. \. skies; secretary. William II. LAX treas
urer, William +. skies; chaplain, Ph.aeas
Thayer; conductor, Nike J. Leshy; J. G.. Robert
fosa; O q, Thomas Perry; trustees, Theodore
1OucgeTman, William Iaaits and K. Jesper-
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Grand ARMY of the RenubIic.

There was a big gathering last week OF Grand
Array men a; Portland. The plumber of posts
IN that state has not increased bat She member
ship is larger than il wss last yesr.
stevens Post halG an open meeting on Tues
day night. A. ". Hastie delivered an address
on The War in kentucky
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Ballard Secret Societies.

Perseverance, No. lal, initiated two candi-
dates Monday night at Manny's hall, on Broad
way.
salmon Bay Court. I. O. O. F., received two
applications for membership.
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Drs. Darrin Generous Offer.

According to their time-honored custom
they will treat the worthy poor free from
10 to IL 4. m. daily. Those able to pay,
from IL a. m. to 5 p. M; evenings. to s.;
Sundays, 10 to u. Consultation free.
They make a speciality of all diseases of
the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, Catarrh
and Deafness, Bronchitis. La Grippe, Con-
sumption. Dyspepsia, Heart, Liver and
Kidney Diseases. All Nervous, Chronic
and Private Diseases of Men and all Pc
culiar Female Troubles are confidentially
and successfully treated at their offices in
.The Normandy" corner Third and
James streets, Seattle. Wash. Most cases
can receive home treatment after a visit
to the doctors Office. inquiries answered.
Circulars and question blanks sen free.
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Cour; Enterprise. Nc. 7962, met on Thursday
night and presented Chief Ranger Dr. Neville
with gold badge. Four candidates viii be in
itiated at the next meeting. The court las in
contemplation = series OF debates
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WHERE To RIrY cHF.pIors

River Park lots at 500 to sl25, all cleared, on
a street ear line, offers extra Inducements 10
those who wish good garden or fruit land in
good neighoorhood, and 1t only requires cash
payment OF $40 on lot Call on Gould &; Whit
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The following orders have bcea issued from
the hesd9 uarters of the First regiment;

NATIONAL GUARD OF WASHINGTON,
4LRsF kEGINENT iSFANrRYt
SK&FgLE, Fch. io. IS,l2 '
7. In compliance with section NJ p OK the
scg ct The Legislature ot the state ot Washington,
pro,idluC Tor the oTssEi Fst4ou, maintenance
sad discipline Of the militia. approved March
=, l>9s, ths several companies % this regiment
WI psrsae on Negs.lsv February y. rsss
IT, Companies Il. . and b VIII assemble 81
fuii dress uniioTra slths AT1ao-v in Seattle 81
o. clock a 10. on said Gay. FlclA ana sEss ,fill
report g. the cssutulA udis oiacer aud rk,ys,,r,-
nisslopcd sssit Aa1 band to tho Gglrtant AZ tAe
same hoHr aud place.
III. Compsuies and Will assemble for
parade 81 sech aonF and place As nav 10 tie<is.
mated b. AAlpz Gaass and Companies \, T, Il.
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A BATTALION DRILL.
Three Seattle Companies Make
a Splendid Showing.
COMPANY ELS FINE Squirt.
A Parade on Washington's Birthday
Another Battalion Drill mt an
Early Day-Miiitary Notes.

sRRloRs numbering 100
assembled at the Armory
on Wednesday evening
under the command of
Lieutenant-C oIonel Jo-
seph Green, and INDUCED
in a creditable battalion
drill. Companies b, d
and z constituted the
battalion, and though
drilling together for the
first time under the new
regulations, they ell did
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A prominent Partisan ieweler has fed to Egg
land with his mistress and $1,000 francs stolen
from the safe of the firm, OF which his father is
a member
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Lstour & Co. have in their corner window a
fine display OF new China null draperies
Prices, Is, 70 and Is cents.
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A Physieian's Gift TO Humanity.

Weak men restored 70 perfect manhood BY
me "resi Australian remedy, free Address,
Box l,a6i. san Francisco. Csi
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II Noa Nssue yoGF ewes, csl on II. Clay Ever
SOC, the cpGeIan, before buying spec:scies
Glasses adjusted % scieatiac methods. 10
FRONT street, near Columbia
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CgiaAys Beef Extract makes TIE best Beef
Tea- seTvsl iree. Lesthea1 l. C4syey.
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The improved dress form corset at 81 q ard
10 - the only corset over hitch dress can ~,
E;,ed - fscsssctlon- E5- sale by Iato,r < "a
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Open u the pab'ic-Chanhe OF Commerce
restaurant, lest meals N the city.
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Barva.as ,A.s week II muslin underwear at
EAtou7 cas-