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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28

w Fl Moore explained the reason for the
meeting. reminding the members that an
election IL to be held in The city on March
& He urged that the work Of the club IN
previous years be continued. reviewed the
assistance rendered 10 the city central COM
rnittee by the ward Organizations. ard also
reminded the club that a vacancy existed
IN the city central COMMITTEES by the re-
rraovaI OF John r. Dor TO the Sixth ward
Following Mr. Moore's explanation, Enair-
man Foster announced the election OF per
r4anent officers Of the club. w. II. Moore
was placed IN nomination. and immediate
Is Withdrew his name, moving that the
temporary organization be made pefma-
nent. This was carried. and +. j. Foster
was then unanimously elected treasurer
A recess was declared, 10 allow the pre-
cincts 20 caucus and present the names OK
the vice presidents TO the meeting, and up
on again assembling the result showed the
following list of names: First precinct,
George r. Fortson, Second precinct, b.
Julien. Third precinct. ". r keith;
Fourth precinct. John IF. Schram; flfth
precinct. T. W. TODD Sixth precinct. r. ID.
Schuyler The action OF the precinct COM
rnittees was ratified and the president ana
six vice presidents were named as the eN-
ecutfye committee OF the club.
The name OF ". Ii. Moore VIII be pre-
scented 70 the central committee for APP
pofnfment TO MI the vacancy caused by the
removal Of Dorr from the ward.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-28
BURGLARS on THE HILL.
They Enter the House of Mrs. kautz
but Leave Hurriedly.

Burglars visited the residence or MIS-.
Fannie NJ. kautz, widow OF the late Gen.
A. V. Kautz, OF the UniteA Sta les army,
at 1920 Terry avenue. last Thursday n.gnt
These burglars knew their business, Tor
they made an entrance without disturbing
several ladies' who were asleep IN the up
per story of the house. and got out OF the
dining room window at short notice With
out scratching the woodwork. one or the
knights of the skeleton key and dark liant
ern made the mistake OF leaving his pipe,
so there is possibility Of his beng cap
tured If Seattle should develop any sleuth-
hounds with an analytical mind, like Sher-
lock Holmes of cigar ash fame.
This burglary at the KautZ residence
happened last Thursday night when the
Cotillion Club party was being given at
Prosch's hall DR.. K. w. Schoenle, who
rooms at the house. attended the conihon.
He was greatly surprised TO find the front
door wide open. Such thing was so I'M
usual he commenced TO look around. As
his ewes became accustomed 10 the dark
ness in the house he saw shadows IN the
dining room. The doctor is an athlete. he
plays basket ball with the Incompatible
team known in local history as the ;. A.
c. and is not afraid of a scrimmage. lie
spoke TO the shadows but received no an
swer Then he is reported as having spoken
once more. and then when nothing was
heard he advanced into the d-ninS room
The shadows were gone. but when the
lights were on there was real burglar s
p,pe and unmistakable evidences of hasty
exit through the window. Mrs. kautZ SAID
last evening that the burglars did not steal
a thing and she was very glad that the
doctor came home from the coullion just
a. he did
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"Tne LAWMAKERS.

The earnest, faithful work Of the young
people of Plymouth church in preparing
for the cantata of '3The lawmakers in
sures a musical and artistic success. The
presentation VIII be at Rankess hall,
Wednesday evening. February 5. Miss En-
ma Allen. Mrs. ". II. Whittiesey and Mrs.
Jessie Hilton Farrell viii be the lady So
loists. The gentlemen who have solo parts
are: Mr.. f. L. MeAllister, AIR. c. W. Saun.
ders, Mr.. George a. Edmunds and Mr..
William CaTkeek.
Especial attention viii be given 70 the
costuming. staging and scenic effects,
which VII be under the direction OF Mss
Bessie jeanette Anderson. graduate OF the
New York school of expression.
The chorus and orchestra are under the
direction of Prof c. c. Englehard, choir
master of ST. Marks. The chorus viii be
especially strolg. and includes the follow
ing voices: Mrs. f. c. K.lbourne. Mrs
Bogardus. Ms. I. II. Cam, jr.. Mrs. l..
r. Dawson. Miss Alice True, Miss Rose
Hegardt. Miss Marie degardt. Miss Bessie
Inglis, Miss Alice Thorndyke, Miss Eva
Campbell Miss Maud Bailey. Reuben ;.
Jones. c. F. Bowman, John Edwards, DR..
c. A Smith. George \. Colman, William
McAdam, Gilbert Smith. 3. W. Johnson.
E. z. Simpson. John Whalley, W. F. An
derson. L. J. Colman. The admission is Soc
Seats can he reserved without extra charge
at the Seattle Hardware store after
Wednesday of this week at 10 a. N. First
come, first served.
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THE CALL TO ARMS
plans Made for Securing the
Army Post Site.
A SHORT CAMPAIGN EXPECTED.
u,,a Chamber of Commerce COMMITTEES
starts Out for Funds iofnofro"
immigration Movement

The finance committee OF the Chamber
NJ Commerce. headed by j. 5 Goldsmith
IS about 10 start on It's campaign TOT tAaslli1
me ueces ssry funds TO secure the ste iyi
The army post. 10 be located a. AashoNA
bIuff. and the outlook Is 80 ENCOURAGING
tnaf only q short campaign IS looked TOT
ward 10. The committee II composed OF
7 : Goldsmith N A. Gottstein. r. =. kel-
~. W. NJ. Calhoun. Edmond = Meany ana
g IA. Clarke. and IL wiil hold meeting
fomorrow al O'clock. Speaking OF the
matter. Mr. Goldsmith said.
saTha COMMITTEES has decided upon plan
Of action for securing this money ne
city will be divided into districts, ana
rnernhar of the committee viii be given a
dfs,,.et n cover. subcommittee are 70
be aprolnted 10 thoroughly canvass these
divisions and there Is no doubt IN the
minds OF the committee that the sum 2e-
cIdad upon will be easily ralsed
.sThe amount of good 70 be derived from
the establishment here or an army post
the slze Of this one Is hardly apparent 20
any one unless ne inquiries carefully INTO
the exnenaitures necessary for MAINTAIN
ing n Eventually. this post VII be me
heaaauarters for all supplies TO be pur-
chased for Alaska. This, Ia itself. y an
item which will bring more business 10 This
city. perhaps than any enterprise SfL
started The fact Is definitely settled mat
the army post Is 10 be estat4ist'si a. -
,olia bluff and now II simply devOlves up
an the citizens OF this city TO carry out
their part OF the contract by providing the
necessary site.
with the old-time Seattle spirit In view.
the committee looks upon its laboFs with
light heart. and feels sure That. with tns
co-oporation OF everybody interasted-ahd
.varx, citizen is lnterested--it wiil take but a
short time 10 collect the amount estimated
TO be sufficient"
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THE IMMIeRA ION MOVEMENT.
President schurmeier Tells o. aus
Progress I'm the Northwest

q T. Crawford. member for Washington
Of the Northwestern immigration Associa-
ton received letter yesterday from the
association headquarters at 81. Paoi. con-
tanning a good deal OF information con
corning the immigration movement Presi-
dent r. l.. Schurneier says;
II note with great pleasure the success
Of the recent immigration convention held
at Seattle for state organization. An al
tendance Of 81 delegates from thirty-four
counties In the state indicates strongly the
general sentiment which prevails IN your
state in favor of some organized effort TO
secure immigrants and Investors 10 develop
the varied resources Of the state OF WASH
ington I trust YOU were euabled 70 FORM
an effective organization. whieh VIII KNOW
how to wisely and energetioaily carry on
the work Of promoting your deyelopmentai
Interests.
ANY information YOU can furnish this OF
fee in regard 10 the names and address OF
the officers % the state association, ana the
rlan Of operation agreed upon. VIII be very
gladly received
II take this occasion 20 thank you. as
ono of the members 81 the Northwestern
Immigration Association. for the excel
lent work done in securing the organiza-
ton OF your state
..rhe south and Southwest are making
strenuous efforts TO divert the tide of inn
migration 70 their section. ! believe, thefc-
fore. that the movement 20 secure imml-
grafton to the Northwest Is most timely
and that such work inaugnrated In the va
rious states viii have potent effect in
turning the tide Of immigration to the
Northwest"
Another Enclosure was A clipping rom
the St Paul Dispatch. containing an inter-
view with President Schurmeer. In 1t he
says:
s'The fast increasing trade OF the state NJ
Washington with the orient is one Of tho
most promising signs that business IN mar
state is assuming a more substantial basis.
It's splendid resources. mineral. agricult-
ural and timber. and its commanding posi-
ton on the seahoard render II a certainty
that that state viii soon again enter upon
a march OF Improvement and progress
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Tho oratorio .Eliiah.'

This work was originally composed by
Mendelssohn for the Birmingham festival
in England in 1876. Mendelssohn, IKE Han
del. Gounod and other foreigners, was
greatly impressed by the beauty of the En-
glish oratorio, and contributed TO the mu-
steal literature of the nation some of MS
grandest works.
Rubenstein in his book Music and Musi-
clans" many years ago prophesied that the
world would return 10 the music OF Men
delssohn The present great revival OF the
oratorio Elijah" which is considered his
masterpiece, fulflls Rubenstein's prophecy
Seattle has shown herself in the front rank
by giving this grand work entirely without
the aid Of any outsiders, either choral or
instrumental
The good music, the good musicians anu
the good cause they represent will doubt
less draw a large audience to the First
Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow
night.
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ANfTSENIE~rS.
The Harvest Moon.

The popular Smith-Lleo company COM
menced the last week OF their en-
gag@meut a. COriray's theater last
night presenting the powerful English
melodrlma. Harvest Noon play which
called forth all 1he powers Of the c1mFa-
NJ, The play IS ore oug ~ the ordinary.
Nth many unlocked for Cli1Oaxes and stu
atous The piece was we'll staged and
ccsuTmc3. Miss faeb as Mrs. Oakley the
deserted and wronged VIE. was good. Carl
Smith played the role q the villain, END
played IL admirably.
Tonight the company wilLpresent The do
uesttc drama, BAL MasQue- Miss Leo
PLAYS the role % SRI Wbo has married a
man Of the world he dece-yes her. and she
never suspects him until lie receives an
Invitation 20 a tal masque he promises on
his WORT 81 honor ~ All not 20. bat she
learns that ne Is going snd that ne has
induced her brother TO help deceive asS
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The BOARD of Public Works.

At the meeting of the board e puhli-
works yesterday the hoard addressed a
communication 20 the city council recon-
mendlng that an ordinance be passed au-
thorizlng the erection ~ an nrc light At
the Intersection or First avenue and Pix
street This intersection has formerly
been fairly well lighted by lights main
talned hy individuals. bat recently these
have been discontinued and the frequent
passage Of street cars rendered the SPOT so
dangerous that the board urges that the
matter Doc AZ once considered.
The city engineer submitted an assess
meut roN fer the renauking NJ jackson.
South Sfzth. King and South Seventh
streets e locality COMMONLY known as tho
"zl-Eae." at cost 90 Se97' -. OF which
the ciU's portion viii be- $50
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\ sntcher.s Horse on the Run.

A butchers cart on which was seated
small boy came down Cherry street yes
tertlay afternoon at the heels OF a fright
ened horse so rapidly that it seemed as IL
the boys neck would surely be broken
when the final clash came. Suddenly the
horse turned up Seventh avenue ana the
boy shot about twenty feet through the air
and came down in big mud puddle. Sew
eral firemen who saw the gymnastic eXhi-
bition ran down the street to pick him up
and carry him home. 1t was not necessary
however, for the youngster picked himself
up and as he showed a muddy fist into one
of his eyes he said: Boo, hoo, III have 10
pay the damage. ] suppose" Then the
tears trickled from his eyes and mixed up
with the dirt on his face. In the meantime
the horse went sailing up Seventh avenue.
turned up Marion street to Eighth avenue,
where IL is kept. bumped into the barn door.
then came back past the engine house, and
turning up hill made complete circuit OF
the delivery route and finally fell down at
the corner Of Sixth avenue and Seneca
street crowd of boys helped the horse
TO lis feet and another crowd put the cart
Alright Then the procession came slowly
back to II. Gilberts store, at III seventh
avenue and turned the horse and cart over
to Mr. Gilbert. the owner. The boy that
made the flying leap IS called Peter Nyn-
andy and the announcement that he would
not have to pay damages made him for
get the bruises he had sustained in his
rapid flight.
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Venezuelan COMMISSIONS Secretary.

William w Russell. who was recently
appointed by President Cleveland as secre-
tary 10 the Venezuelan commission. is
cousin OF DR.. Montgomery Russell. or this
city He is a graduate Of the United states
naval academy at Annapolis. and since
graduating has been engaged on important
work as a civil engineer Mr.. Russeils
career has been an interesting one. and he
has won an appointment 20 the present i'm
portant place he occupies by sheer merit.
He was second lieutenant on the Brazilian
cruiser America, fitted out in this country
TO meet the rebel fleet. lie has Travelled eN-
tensively in South America and Mexico.
and speaks Spanish fiuently. Mr.. Russell
Is a son Of Mai. ". ". Russell. a Mexican
war veteran. and nephew Of Rear Ad-
niraI EuveeIL now resident In Washington
City. Ffts Endorsements were by some Of
the n Het siirsuished men in the country.
and tHa IN press speak in the highest
terms appointment and OF Mr.. Rus
sells attachments.
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REGISTRATION Is SLOW.
Books Close February IL and There
Are Not Yet 1000 Registered.

The registration of voters Is really pro-
ceeding slowly. This is the beginning of
the fourth week, and the total registration
Is only $500. 50 that. with the books clos
ing on February IL there may not be q to-
tai vote of 1900, as some OF the party
managers have been estimating 1t. But
both the Democrats and the Republicans
have yet TO hold their primaries. and AS
under the new law voter has to be regis
tered before ne can lawfully take part in
"A primary, the registration during the
next few days viii probably be much
briSker. Yesterday was one OF the heaviest
days. 81 coming up 70 register. and this
makes the total registered in the nine
wards as follows: First ward 5il. Second
ward 3i2. Third ward 965. Fourth ward
sic. Firth ward IS. Sixth ward it3. Sew
enth ward ii2 Eighth ward i65 Ninth
ward go total 1893. The registration
by wards yesterday was: First ward sc.
Second ward o.. Third ward q. Fourth
ward - Fifth ward 81, sixth ward b.
Seventh ward y Eighth ward %. Ninth
ward u. total. PSI
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Highest Of ali in Leavening Power-Lae US. Govt Report
R@!Aa!!! R Rak1RS
ABSOLUTELY PURE

she DISCUSSES herself as q French girl with
whom her husband used 10 be in love. he
makes violent love TO her, telling her he
is tired OF his wife. viii leave her. etc.
even gives her a diamond ring his wife
had given him On his return home, she
allows him 10 lie, and lie again. saying he
was not at the ball: then she shows him the
ring; they separate, for she will not forgive
him. but in the last act she is recoaclled
to him after five years separation. through
their little child: Carl Smith plays the
role pr the gay husband. Tomorrow night
they will play the military play. "A Fair
Rebel" and every night the bill VIII be
Changed.
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The NJ rch King or Tour.

The March King Of America-John Philip
Sousa-with his famous concert oand Is on
his way to this city. and will give concerts
here on February 10 and Is. Sousa has Just
scored new triumphs At the Atlanta ana
Dallas expositions. and is now on his tri-
umphal transcontinental tour, which lasts
until July, and wnic1 will include CahieV-
MIA and the whole Pacific s'opf' his grea
baT,J is MA .,jn,e in finer m than ever, and
the ensemble is superb Sousa's soloists
for this tour are Miss Myrta French. Miss
Currie Duke. violinists, and Mr.. Arthur
Pryor, trombone. all artists of unques-
toned position and talent.
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DIR. HARRINGTON HONORED.
Made an Honorary Member of the So
ciete d'Hygiene of Paris.

Mark W. Harrington. president. Of the
state University of Washington, has re-
Gently received a diploma as honorary
member of the Societe Franchise Thy
giene of Paris.
President Harrington is already a MEM
Der of the Royal Linnean Society and the
Royal Meteorological Society of England,
an honorary member of the German Ne
neurological Society of Berlin. the Austrian
Meteoro.ogfcal Society Of Vienna; of the
Acknowledged Society OF Moscow; of the
Geographical Society of Lima, Peru, and
the Antonio Alzate of Mexico.
President Harrington was elected vice
president of the International Meteorologi-
cal Congress at its session in Munich in
1891. which office he has but recently re-
signed.
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. VERY AGGRESSIVE.
The Autf-Saioon League Preparing for
"a Hard Fight.


As previously announced. the saloon al
tentative propositions were a specia order
nj the meeting az the Ministers Union
meeting Yesterday morning An unusually
large number Of clcrEymcn were present.
and In addition there was a large dciega-
ton of ladies representing the " G. T =.
The discussion OF the question WAS opened
by Rev W NJ HOWE who was followed
by Dr. W. II c. Temple and Clark Davis.
The general expression Of sentiment vas
that this was critical time. ana that 40
stone should be LETT unturned 10 accom- Plish
the adoption % tho measures closing ssi-
looms at midnight on week DAYS and AT day
sunday The following gentlemen. repre-
senting the Ministers Union. and located
In the various natural divisions of the citv
were appointed To act With the campaign
committee Of the Anti-Saioon League,
which has control Of the campaign:
North Seattle. Rev. George " Lee. Rem
tnts all Her. " \. covinGion. Nalia
wana addition Rev X Il Powell Rainier
Heights Rev. W. 7. Fcro central pr. W.
II @ Temple. BROOKLYN. Rev A. Doyt",
Fremont. Rev } r Nichols, Lake linton,
Rev W II Drake. Green lake. Judge "
u. Wood: BEACON h.u Frank BLACK nr
paglcv and Rev Father i. y I'refonfaiue
wee 10 re asked Ia look after that portion
OF the cits south 81 Ncsier way.
Father Prrfoutslne is said Gap he heartily
IN favor of the SUNDAY CLOSING movement.
Everett smith, chairman of the caU 3pa gn
committee Of thr league. has called "a meet
Inc OF the ahoVo-ramrd geaflems 70. to Bee
held AZ hts office tn tho Occidental block
next "Wednesday afternoon ar a. o'clock. az
which TIME the entire campaign Vii lie
mapped out.
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Capt T. 2. Tozier. Of the United States
revenue cutter Grant. who has been 10
San Francisco as q witness IN the court
marital OF Capt MIL Healy. Of the United
states cutter Bear. returned % this city
yesterday. After considerable difficulty a
Post IrteliiEerce~ reporter gained adm-s-
sion 20 his apartments in the Butler last
night, hGt the captain was rot disposed
70 De very communicative regarding the
trail From the appearance OF the table IN
the room, something OF an eNtraoriinary
nature must be go.ag on. l. vas Uttered
with letters and kilograms, and every few
minutes messenger boy would Pop ipto
the room with a telegram. which The cap
tain woul open and read with a very mys-
FERROUS atr
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NOR appears from the fact that II Mr.. Hill
were TO plan line from Butte 70 San Fran
cisco in the way spoken Of. he would make
the mistake of coming out on the wrong
side OF the bay: IN other words, MS line
would fetch I'D thirty-s.x miles from san
Francisco.
Again, some fair inference may De
drawn from the fact that Mr.. Hill now
controls several hundred miles OF western
railway that is not paying anything IN the
way Of profits. One might also fairly sup
pose that the present showing madeso by the
two other great lines that traverse the
country through which he would nave 10
build would deter him, for the present, at
any rate from building any more western
lines or extensions"
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Inthe second of the sixth.

The Republicans OF the Second precinct
Of the Sixth ward held r0using meeting
last night, at which the precinct club was
organized Enthusiastic addresses We're
delivered by Ellis De Bruier. Judge Neil
vain and others, and thorough registra-
ton was assured BY the appointment Of a
committeeman in each two blocks Of the
precinct. whose duty il shall be 10 stir up
the deiinquents.
The meeting was called TO order by r.
J. Morgan, temporary chairman, and W.
l.. Norington was elected temporary sec
rotary ON motion OF Ellis DE Bruler these
officers were made permanent and Amos
Brown was elected treasurer. recess
was then taken. giving those present an
opportunity 10 sign the roll, and nifty per-
sons responded. showing that some Of those
present were from other precincts Before
adiourning the laws governing primary
elections were read. The next meeting VIII
be on Monday. February g.
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The Katie Putnam company, whlch VIII
be seen at the Seattle theater on FRIDAY
ana saturday. in &. T. Dazey's sensation
81 comedy drama, The Old Lime Kiln.
will show such an increase of strength
and such an addition of interesting feat
,Ires as To warrant the prediction that
larger audiences viii attend the perform
ances of this popular eomedienne- The
list of names on the company roster in
d.cates that the production is In compe-
tent hands. Its scenic equipment is pre-
teufious the special scenery used cover
ing three entire acts.
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seventh Ward Republicans.

A regular meeting OF the Seventh Ward
Republican Club. for the transaction OF
important business will be held in Pink
ney's hall. at the corner OF Broadway and
Depot streets. on Wednesday evening. jan
nary - at O'Clock. Republicans of the
Seventh ward are urged TO be present.
Good speakers viii be in attendance.
T. II. CUE, JOHN TAYLOR,
Secretary. Chairman.