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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-18

The King County Teachers Association
met IN the high school hall yesterday
morning. when the following topics we're
discussed: Psychology" led By Prot j.
ID. Curtis: Primary Arithmetic" led by
Mss Anna MeGinnis; piano solo, Miss
Adeila Parker. The Nineteenth Century
Teacher" led BY Prof Z. V Davis;
: Music Class Exercise. I" led By Prof II. 5.
sharpe: Literature in Primary Grades.
led by Miss Hesen G. De Voc: Discipline
IN the School Roof. led by Miss NJ. II.
Sarne; Language Work in intermediates
Grades" led by Miss Beatrice Price.
" History" led by Prof, w. ]. Meredith.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-18
Mamie holden. DIs~aI.. PARTY.

There was pleasant gathering of young
folks last week al the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. Holden in the nature of a disguise
party given by their daughter. Miss Mamie
Holden. The evening was spent playing
games and dancing after which . very
nice lunch was spread. Among those who
participated were: Miss Murphy. Miss
Holden, Miss Mamie Holden. Miss 1sham.
Miss Pearl Mcdonnell. Miss Mcdonnell,
Mrs. Mcdonnell, Mr.. and Mrs. Holden.
Mr.. Charles Murphy, Mr.. Charles Harris.
Mr.. George Clunne. Mr.. Steve Murphy.
Prof Scherry. Mr.. HUI Harrington, Mr..
Ed Hinckley, Mr.. Ed Bennett.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-18
Mas GRAHAM. Cara r.r,,.

A pretty Valentine heart party was
given on Wednesday evening by Miss
Lena Graham. al her home, al5 Hyde
street. Progressive hearts was the prlnci-
pal amusement OF the evening. After re-
freshmeuis were served The remain.ler of
the evening was spent in dancing. Those
present were: MISS Evelyn Graves. Miss
Mcknight. Miss McGraw. Miss Gertrude
Clarke. Miss Graham. Miss Sldonia Furth,
Miss Russell, Miss Wade. Miss Piper. Mr..
Charles Wurtsle, Mr.. Frank Frederick.
Mr. Ernest wurtele. Mr.. Sydney Hansard,
Mr. Eugene Ise.dy, Mr.. Dana Farnsworth,
Mr. Lenox Ricards.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-18

Ca Wednesday evening Miss Clara e.
BsgeIow gave pretty valentine party 81
the home Of her parents. isa9 Third street.
Each guest brought 20 the gathering
valentine ~ their own construction and
composition. The collection was assorted
into tao groups, those intended for the
ladies and those for this gentlemen. Each
guest tasn drcs bis vassntlu by hot from
tbs appropriate ggoap. publicly exhibiting
~ and reading the inscription. Many OF
the valentines we're very pretty. while
Others created lots Of amusement Another
diyexslon wss thai al engaging in snPia's
sport et archery. the target being a heart
in the esntsr. owlag perhaps - peer
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-18

A fine entertainment was given by tho
different Good Tempiar lodges on Tuesday
evening. at Frecd's hall The programme
consisted Of short literary entertainment.
after which two-acs drama. entitled.
The Last Loaf" was given by the Da-
vanish lodge. The cast was as follows:
Marx Ashton" Mr.. Bud Brydens;ein:
Caleb Hanson." Mr. Fred SnideT;
Harry Hanson,n Mr.. Rufus Johnson:
s.niek Bastie.h Mr.. Frank Kennedy;
Tom Chnbhs." Mr. Ia Tryer: Mrs.
Ashton" Miss Mamie Brydenstein; Lilly
Ashton" Miss Tena johnson; PATTY
Jones'" Miss Annie Mcdonald.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23
IN THE DAYS OF THE RING.
Labouchere's Description of a Prize
fight in the '00's.

Among my many sins have attended prize
fight, aud for the outpour OF rank biasphemy
and reckless blackguardism it ran an execution
az Newgate or Horsemonger-lane Jail very
close. The police were dead against prize
fights, which were excuses for a gigantic
form OF extortion. Two ruffians of the lowest
class contracted to batter one another about
IN order TO extract the guineaS from the
swellS. The t0ffS and the supporters Of the
mobile art OF self-defense" A programme
had to be secretly arranged, a special train
had 10 be secured for the army men, the sweIls
about town and the scum OF the metropolis
who lived upon the excitement or the uef of
priZe-hchts. There was a certain official coun-
teBance TO these illegal mills" The editor OF
arbiter OF these occasions. This was the organ
OF the prize fighter. The editor received the
stakes deposited, acted as referee and after
ward described the fights in a jargOn delight.
fully humorous. Tapping the claret," zone In
the bread basket" "a rOuser on the couk"
were all phrases invented by the editors OF
Bells Life.
The night before it was necessary to 20 to a
sporting pub TO get 'the Office" and TO receive
for valuable consideration the special railway
ticket. The vigil of the light was usually spent
in the wild west" for In those there was no
closing hour. Restaurants and public houses
could keep open as long as thew liked. Races
were run In the Haymarket al o'clock in the
morning. and about or The ''swells," all in
evening dress, would assemble at the railway
station, each one IN charge OF specially APP
pointed protector. The scene at the railway
station was indescribable. The officials made
themselves scarce and the station was handed
over TO mob law. On the platform the pocket OF
every unprotected man or youth was empried,
and when The train started amidst q chorus
OF obscurity and Dlasphemy no one knew the
destination. IL might be deserted chalk pit
or an old quarry, or lonely wood, or a river
marsh. Suddenly the train would stop, aud
away went the excursionists tramping over
held and meadow. The principals were muf-
fed up. The attendants carried the ropes and
stakes, and when The ring was pitched every
one who had sovereign left was feeced TO
buy the colors OF the favOrite-a silk handker-
chief that could not have cost pence. L for
bear 10 describe the hideOus blasphemy that
soiled the morning air or the mad excavations
during the mill. When a champions eye was
bunged up with a blow his second lanced it and
then sucked it luto fighting condition. | have
seen many a brave young fellow faint at the
hideous sight OF a Observation-Disclosures, most of
them. who would have gone 10 battle without
flnehng. London Truth.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23

sleeplessness disappears. thus stopping the
waste and staying the progress OF disease.
AS long as waste continues, disease con-
tinues, and the first step in the recovery of
many persons health has been the first
bottle of Paine's celery compound.
Mr.. Pidgin says that he used Paine's
celery compound as a nerve tonic and
laxative. He was not sick, only Tired"
from press of business. Its use put him in
good condition again. 81 recommend il, Z"
be says. "to literary friends"
WEAKNESS, lack of energy and despoDd-
ency are more matter Of nerves and brain
than of the muscles. Paine's celery CON-
pound makes new, richly vitaliZed blood
20 briskly through the nerves, brain and
every important organ. There soon comes
an end to tired, WORKOUT feelings, loss of
appetite and sleeplessness.
Thousands OF men struggling under great
responsibilities, anxious, Overworked
mothers and wives and shop girls who are
forced TO stand on their feet all day long,
build up their strength and nervous energy
with .Pane's celery compound. 1t rids the
system of the languor and lack OF energy
hat follows blOodless condition.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23

What tiresome world it would be if
there were no songs in it.
One OF the most versatile song writers is
Charles F.Pidgin of Cambridge. Mass,
whose portrait is here given. Everybody
knows his songs. Schoolboys whistle
them and sober business men 90 about
cumming them.
When writer of popular songs is tired
and worn.outhe cannot 90 good wOrk-nor
can any one. All over the world physi-
clans OF every school prescribe Paine's
celery compound where overwork and
anxiety has brought down the tone of the
nervous system. Professor Edward E.
Phelps, NJ. D., LID, of Dartmouth Col
lege, the eminent discovsrer Of Paine's
celery compound. devoted the most fruitful
years OF his remarkable career to the study
of the blood and nerves.
Very soen. after taking this remarkable
remedy the circulationis favorably affected,
there, is amarked desire for hearty food,
the hearts action becomes trauQuilized and
fstrong, and the nervous and digestive sys-
! ems are faTmonized and invlg0raied and
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23
A DIVORCE WANTED.
Yuet Lees American Wife Has Left
Him for Eioboken Laundrymen.


Yuet Lee, a Cbinaman, is suing In the Su.
perlor Court for divorce from bis wife, Anna
Lee, TO whom he was married on June 8, 1891.
His case came up yesterday before Judge Nc
Adam.
Yuet Lee still adheres to his Monaghan cos.
tune aud preserves with Jealous care his
Queue. lie was neat and tidy IN appearance.
with an expression much above that OF the
average Chlnaman. he told the story OF his
marital troubles without the aid OF an inter-
prefer
"My vile left me. and is living with Gu
Foug, Chinese laundrymau in HOboken," was
the way he began his story.
''Slmply preferred another laundryman to
you suppose 2" Interrupted Ihe Judge.
II am not laundiyman." said Yuet. with a
scorniul gleam in his almond-shaped eyes. al
am poet"
sWrite Chinese poetry?"
Altogether"
lis your wife q Chinese womau?"
"She is an American"
II thought So" said the Judge,
Two American girls having Cinnamon for
husbands testified that Yuet Lees wife had
told them that she liked Gu F0ng much bet en-
than Yuet lee, and therefore she went TO live
with him.
Judge MICA dam reserved his decision.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23

bed, and that she refused to dress herself.
Consequently he could not have her in
court without forcing her to dress herself,
and this he did not wish TO do. The mat
ter was postponed indefinitely.
A Letter From English.
At a meeting of the Oakland Federation
of Labor last evening the following letter
from Congressman English was read:
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,, /
WASHINGTON, ID. e., June IL, 1894.
II. b. WGyne, Secretary alameda County
Federation Of Trddes-MY DEAR SIR: Yours
of The 18th ult., iDcosing resolutions adopted
at a regular meeting of the Alameda County
Federation of Trades thanking me for tn in
PRODUCTION of bill TO erect public building
in Oakland, received.
ln reply, desire TO say that IL VIII afford me
the greatest pleasure TO urge the speedy pas
sage OF the bill in question, and 1t am not
successful you can rest assured II Will not be
my fault.
Thanking you for the courtesy shown me,
believe me, very sincerely yours,
WARREN B. ENGLISH.
To Use the Funds.
The citizens relief committee finds that
there are still number of men in need of
work in Oakland. and has decided to use
what funds ii has ON hand, some $500, and
give work TO a few of these men on the
lakeshore road Eight men and three
carts have been put 10 work to 90 ahead
until the money Is exhausted.
Assaulted John Altman.
Yesterday Fl. Pantosky was held to
answer in the Police Court on a charge of
assaulting john Altman, the stageman.
Pant0sky's bonds were placed at $1,000.
William Johnson, the aged tool thief,
was also held TO answer TO a charge OF
burglary. His bond was placed at $1,000.
Property-Ownsrs Protest.
Property holders on Eighth street are
| opposed to paying the assessment for the
matchmaking OF the street and Will fight
! the matter in the courts. A subscription
paper has been circulated for the purpose
of raising money to tight the assessment.
| The objection is that the work has not
/ been done according to the specifications.
Seventy WOuld-Bes.
| There are seventy Young persons taking
examination at the High School to fit them
selves Tor teachers. The examinations are
| being conducted by County Superinten-
dent Frick and the County Board of Edu.
| cation.
Through With Morgan.
Judge Ogden was hammering away al
! day yesterday on the waterfront case, and
eX-City Engineer Morgan was on the
| stand the greater part of the day defining
waterfront boundary lines. He com.
! pleted his testimony in the afternoon
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23
PILOT KNOB.
The Fort There Is One of the Relics
of the Civil War.

you would be surprised to know, probably,
that the old fort az Pilot Knob has not been dis
turbed since the war;" said X. NJ. Logan OF
Iron Mountain the other day. "The land where
The old fort stood since the war is now owned
by the Iron Mountain Company, II re.
fuses TO allow the souvenir OF the bat
tie OF Pilot Knob TO be destroyed.
The 10-foo ditch around the fort has not been
filled up, aud it presents pretty much the same
appearance as when General Price made an at
tempt TO take the fort.
at Will be remembered that Price and bis
army were camped on Shepards Mountain, the
fort being at the base. near a ravine. Price
stationed his artillery ON top OF the mountain
and ordered a charge. When the Infantry
reached the ditch it was realized that mistake
had been made aud the solGIeTS retreated as
many of them being Killed by Prices men. who
were keeping up ineessant firing from the top
of The mountain, as were shot down by the
FedeTals within the fort.
at was the intention of General Price 10 cap
tuTe the fort the next morning, and he had
made hundred ladders to scale the ditch, but
they were never used. as the Federals spiked
The caunOns and blew up the fort at daylight.
The remnants still remain. however. and are
viewed with interest by hundreds from st.
Louis who spend the summer season al Area
dia,"-EXchange.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23
Refused to Dress Herself

Mrs. Cora McHenry was, on complaint
of her husband, John Me Henry, to have
been examined as Insane yesterday after
noon before Judge Ogden and a lunacy
commission, but when the time came Tor
the examination the husband appeared
and stated that his wife was home and in
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23
BERKELEY.

AS the 8 o'clock local train to the mole
neared Dwight way station yesterday Professor
Burgess, formerly teacher of drawing in the
public schools OF San Francisco. stopped to-
ward the moving train and was struck In the
side and thrown down on the gravely street.
His SCALP was cut severely aud his slide brulse ed
very much. he was Immediately taken TO DIR.
Miners offices on The corner OF Dwight,way md
Shattuck avenue, where the doctor and DIR.
Eastman dressed The wounds. As yet it cannot
he told whether he was seriously injured in
ternally. Last evening be was sleeping very
quietly.
NOteE.
The typographical appearance of the Herald
has improved so much that It has excited much
favorable comment.
MIR. ana Mrs. w. II. Bone gave a social at
their residence on Thursday evening The
guests were entertained with musical pro-
gramme.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-23
ALAMEDA.

The Ei Nledo Club IS now duly incorporated,
the papers having been secured from the Secre-
tary of State. Many of the members being
absent from tie city lhis weeks meeting was
postponed. The first meeting of the incorpoT-
ated body will be held next Thursd evening
It's m mbershp Is now close upon 100. NegO-
tiations for renting Eureka Hall and the Ma
sonic banquet-rOOm have been completed.
The Ell cInaI's Cruise.
This morning the Euclnal Yacht Club of Ala
media will start on its first long-distance cruise
no the Sacramento River to Vallejo From
Vallejo the vOyagers Will proceed TO Napa.
thence TO Martinez thence 10 Rio Vista. thence
10 CORTLAND, reaching the terminus Of The trip
al Walnut Grove on June 80.
The following yachts will start: Emerald
sailed by J. a. Leonard aud Z. Il. Taylor
Little Annie, George Leonard; Adelia, Mr..
Barnes; NOante, j. Fl. R0sster; Thelma, Har-
yey Darneal; Caprice, C. L. Tisdale; launch
kittie, ii. X Field.
With Fresh Energy.
The Woman's Exchange IS now we'll opened
up Al their old quarters just as If nothing had
ever happened 10 mar Its serenity. Indeed the
organization promises better work than ever
in It's history since the lnharmOniUus factions
are now out Of the way and those who compose
the society are united for one purpose. A
thorough and competent manager will be
placed in charge OF the building aud work OF
the society, ana lines of worN will be taken up
thai have never yes been attempted.
Preparing for Encampment.
The members OF Company G are making
preparations for their encampment at Santa
Cruz beginning July Z. In order not to make
an inferior showing 10 the other companies
mat Will be present they are spending their
suare time in drilling. They VIII 20 into camp
about forty strong.
Populist Club.
Alameda has 4 PODulist club. OF which N j..
Manson Is president ana r. IL. Ohea is secre-
tary The club is quite an active one. The
meetings are held at the residence OF Major
Green, on San Jose avenue. Arrangements are
being made 10 hold public meetings and 10 con-
duct an active campaign.
Thoroughly Fumigat~d.
All the school buildings IN Alameda are
being thoroughly fumigated under the direc-
Ii0D OF Sanitary Inspector MaiOLt. The work
Is being done very thoroughly, so that not a
single disease-germ may remain In one of the
school apartments.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-23

STORY or FATAL YACHTING TRIP AS TOLD BY
ONE OF THE SURVIVORS.

STORY or \ FATAL YACHTING TRIP As TOLD BY
ONE or THE SURVIVORS,
The following story Of "A pleasure party that
came 10 grief was related by one Of the survivors
last evening. James 5. Waters, a young man OF
twenty-five years. a bartender at No. West-st'
this city. said.
Three friends and myself left Communipaw at
. o'clock last night in two-ton sloop yacnt the
Emma j. intending to 30 to Keyport, y. j.. to
spend sunday The party comprised Thomas Brow.
80 70 Astor Place. Jersey city George Mitchell.
30 3ls Farmount-avc.. Jersey city. and myself
Just We were putting on a wel-dressed younS
fellow. apparently about twenty-one years ol aSs.
stepped up ana asked. WIN you give me sail?
a. there was plenty Of room, We told ann to Jump
George Mitchell. who owned her.
There was light wind ana not much sea, ana
everything went nice.y tll We reached the outer
Romer Shoa when the boat grounded
hoat Inn" dcrp Water II Was now about II :ij. and
We decided to put into south Beach and wait for
and tackei toward Fort Wadsworth against a
strong hcadwnd and tide. When opposite Bay
her sails and the Emma J. instantly capszed an
noated keel upward. We were about three or
sea was running. 1t was every one Ior Hlinsen,
and | must say ! never eNpecteu 70 pun @ LOO. Oh on
boat and clung to the keel for dear ne. one 10y, 10y
the others got hold an D4t ,n rnT hn boat
saw him short distance away lie seemed
'Two yachts that were lying at anchor near the
fort nut OF small boats. and passing schooner;
The Sracus stood by and gave US a hand. some OF
m. men In the boats trimmed the sails OF the
Emma j. and when she righted we paI.e hrl ou'
and after being neary i've hours IN the water:
started with the assistance OF our helpers 70 tow
her into Tompkinsyille. = l.. where we Nnaiy tlci
,,,' ,, in b,,r,isnn's boatyard. We all COM
nietely worn out and shaking with the cold 1900,
I'm, the Young fellow who wanteu Il san anu
wont out with us had dsappeared. lie drifted OUT
"f nur sight while We were cling ing to the over,
,urnci hrnt awaiting the arrival OF the yachts
boats and we saw him no more. IL was Ifhpossiple
for any of us to give him any assistance. l9r we
had ali we could do TO Keep our holu III the HedNN
ssos ,hot washed completely over us
Thomas Crook who accompaniei waters, Is en-
rtavei ns a clerk at Pier No. l. North River He
rcorroboratcd his friends story OF the AFFAIR ana
smoke feelIngly Of the missing youth VINO went
snIllnp with them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-23
10 REOPEN 7HE DISPENSARIES

GOVERNOR TIII.MAN DEFIANT AND READY ~
CRUSH ALL OPPOSITION TO HIS wIHsKEY LAW.
Columbia s c. July q (SpcciaD.-S;ate bars IN
tu.l blast n eight days sums up Governor I'.n'h
attest sensational declaration. Il intend to open
the d!sponsares on Angus, and TO enforce the IA"
more rig1rous.y than ever, ne says IN d'haHi
languag~. He adds that he WI" issue P'"''""'"
lion % that effect tomorrow morning, N Tine 10
give the .inlor-9c4lers chance 10 di,lOs" OF what
they nave on hand before h. puis NJ consiani's ~
IN. 0,d He says mat The SuprFm" NDiITt mas
never touched on the act OF 1885, ana cHpIdlns -
ne 'took 70 the woods w.'n ~ that u.s. suspenltl
unset Il before the succession OF JUS ce-"ci 'rifg
10 th- Supreme Court july % Ta" Governor
o1enIv affrlbu,es the recent decision 20 the po-
Ideal prejuilces Of the judges. ard insists ihai tne
uDorle want the law and shall nave H. Inc '9N-
rrnor .s ir an ugly frame Of mind and seems de-
;erminel TO crush on; all opposition, and ~ ms "A,
his back fifty companies Of rustic military InH'ieI'l
4, slnco the Darlington riots For N" last ihr'e
months wh.skey has been freely sold m mosi oI lhe
towns Of ihc State. 70 the disgust oil temperance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-23
yrvprD yBOM TIE STEAMER PILGRIM

Fall River Mass. July 22-Joseph B. I'ord "Red
forty-nlne committed suicide by jumping from
the steamer Pilgrim. Of the Fan River Line "a,
go O'Clock this morning as the steamer was o'i
Watch Hill He had been with his brother. f. H.
I ord In a stateroom He grew uneasy and asked
20 20 on the main deck 10 smoke. VIM" ms
brother was lighting his cigar b" ran TO Inc Suard-
rau and Jumped overheard before he could be pre-
vented Boats were lowered at once, but me crews
f.ued 10 find him. The steamer arrived mere an
hour late in consequence Of the delay. The SUI
eide was formerly "a member OF the Eoston carpet
DIN of | ord WhiftemOrc q PutneN, and until "A
fev, davs ago he was travelling agent FOR Thomas
q Lesdon OF Philadelphia. He resigned on ac-
ccunt ~ ul-health. and was on his way To South
Rerwick Ne where aged mother lives; lie
leaves a widow and three children In BROOKLYN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-23
4 B1RR CCT DOVN 1T SEA

THE CHATTAHoOCHEE AID GOLDEN RULE IN
COIIISION IN THE FOG.
Savannah Ca, July 22.-Ir dense fog on july
90 off Nantucket South Shoal. the steamship
Chat,ahooches from Ncw-YOrk, cane ."'' co.hsloh
with the brig Golden Ruic cutting h'i 20 thr
waters edge The crew OF seven mfn ana on"
,agscnge. we're taken of and brought 10 SiNHhh"h.
The Golden Rule was loaded Win moiasseS io'"
ponce Tor Boston. and registered l9J tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-23
vrrfoVsTOyE PARK GETSERS ACTIVE

Mammoth Hot Springs. Yellowstone Park. July p
A telegram received here from a trustworthy
sourca saws shock resembling an earthquake was
felt AT Norris Geyser Basin at o'clock YESTERDAY
morning. The new Crater deyser' which na' pee"
,. o., son,e time broke out with terrific force.
tbroui rocks weighing twenty five pounds 70
the height OF 200 feet and steam rising M leei &c
haust OF a thousand locomotives which couid 9e
heard for ten miles Every geyseT IN .ne ~ .,,r
nassas snv eeyser in action In the park.