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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

The summer season was inaugurated at
the Third Avenue theater last evening
The audience which gathered 20 wit
ness the production of Arnold Wolford's
melcdrama. The Smuggler." Was the
largest Monday night house for some
time. The play was a strong one. and the
scenic effects were appropriate, several
new sets having been completed by MIR.
Bender and his assistants. and the excel
lent Readick company was cast to the
best possible advantage.
Stephen Lyndon, young sailor, and
JACK Hardy, a revenue officer, are in
love with Edith Lyndon. TO whom the
former Is engaged. He. however, ID per-
suaded by Bill Hicks TO join his hand of
sInugglers, and is afterward killed by
Hicks. the murder being ascribed to
Hardy. who is arrested for the crime.
The latter. however, finally proves his in
nocence and all efds happily.
Frank Readick as Bill Hicks. the smug-
gler. has an opportunity to show his YER
satiIity assuming with ease role alto
gether different from anything that he has
attempted here. Incidental to the per-
formance, Johnson and Lundin, two Her.
culean- built men, gave an exhibition of
strength that has never been equaled in
this city. Their work IL much on the
order of that made popular by Eugene
Sandow. and they are effective In many
OF the acts that Sandow and Samson
the contemporary strong men of three or
four years ago, made famous.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
DAMAGE SUITS on TRIAL.
Mrs Hump Claims $4,000 From Se-
attic for Personal Injuries.

Two suits for damages arising out of
personal injuries were on trial in the SUI
perior court yesterday. Judge Benson was
occupied In hearing the suit brought by DR.,
j. c. Bump and Mrs. Bump against the
city Of Seattle for Ssa9l damages. alleged
20 have been sustained by Mrs Bump by
reason Of a fall on the sidewalk of East
street. near Jessie street. January 2. Isss.
II was charged that the sidewalk was i'm
properly laid in a riry place. where I, was
covered with ice and mud IN the winter.
Mrs. Bump testified that she walked along
the street on the date named In the COM
plant. and slipping or the ice, fell and In
tured her arm and wrist permanently. for
which she wants 5000
Among the witnesses examined for the
plaintiff were ]. III. Corbett. IT. p. Ken
ncsiy, A. p. nunt. DIR. Bump. DR.. j. II.
koons. Mary F, Bump ard J. G. Bump.
The plaintiff offered TO prove an outlay Of
money for physicians services. but
an objection vas entered on behalf
OF the city, on the ground that
one doctor never charses another fer
services Of the kind. and that the ailega-
tscn had not been made IN the complaint
on this latter ground Judge Benson ruled
the evidence out. The testimony proved
that Mrs. Bump sustained saIl on the icy
sidewalk ard permanently crippled her
arm.
When the riaintiN rested. court adj
Sourned 10 allow The jury 20 visit the scene
OF the accident
In Judge Jacobs court a jury listened 10
the evidence IL the suit brought by Mary
y. Rowe ard Anthony Rowe. her husband.
AGAINST the city ~ Ballard for So rs dam
ages. due 70 3 fail sustained by Mrs Rowe
In n sand pit On State street. in Ballard.
A number or witnesses were examined as
10 the locatson and depth OF the hole. which
"a located In an ungrade1 street Mrs.
Rowe alleged that she fell into the hole.
which was not properly guarded. one sun
day night while returning home from
church. receiving permanent injuries.
T-ha attorneys IN the case were arguing
= f,os,.f fr Law wkess court adjourned.
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TO SPEND $4,000.
Receiver Smith, al the o. !. Co.. APP
plies for Permission In Make
improvements.


piles for Permission tn Make
improvements.
Receiver c. j. Smith. Of the Oregon I'm
provement Company. yesterday filed an
application In the Federal court for leave
10 make certain expenditures upon the
Columbia 4 Puget Sound road. for equip
ment and the spreading of the rails to
standard gauge. The statement of the
necessary changes and repairs oontem-
plates an expenditure of siS2 900. OF this
sum the company has on hand rails to the
value OF $1,000 which leaves the cash bal
ance asked for $4,000. The court In asked
10 authorize the improvements and TO is
sue an order allowing the funds of the
company to be applied In that way.
When asked about il yesterday after
noon Mr.. Smith stated that the improve
ments would require more than six
months time to complete. and that the
funds on hand applicable 10 the uses con-
templated, together with those portions OF
the company's income that are also capa-
BILE OK application on improvements, would
meet the current expenses. The matter
will come before Judge Hanford upon his
return to the city tomorrow. Mr.. Smith
SAYS that an alternative Is also applied for
in the event OF an objection TO the use of
the funds as stated. by the issue OF re-
ceiver's certificates. Should this course
be pursued the issue will only be a tenn
porary one. the securities 10 be redeem
able on short time. The application will
be called up In court Thursday morning
next.
The items contemplated by the applica-
ton are for the purchase Of another en-
CINE and cars. the motive power and roll
Ing stock being unit for use on the new
gauge. The Increased earnings and the
decreased expenses of operating are
urged as reasons for the change.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

"a Run on the Bank" now on its first
transcontinental tour win be presented at
the Seattle theater for two nights, COM
mepcing next Sunday, by Ward and
vokes and their big company OF 2s people.
THIS announcement means that the most
giIt-edged farce comedy organization trav-
cling Is coming to Seattle. Long before
Ward and vokes forsook the vaudeyilles
they were regarded an among tho best
teams in the variety business. and when
they made the step from vaudeville to
starring honors. the reputation thus made
was upheld by the policy of having but
the best and plenty OF It. The old spe-
cialty OF Percy and Harold" though by
no means worn out, has been superseded
by an entirely new and original specially
which has shown these excellent come
dams are capable Of untold new ideas. The
company numbers such people as Charles
Guyer. Tony Williams. Joe Kelly. Charles
A. Mason Arthur X. DEACON, Bert st.
John. Cyrus Riddeil. Lucy DAILY, Gilbertie
Learock, Margaret DAILY vokes, Martha
Franklin. Florence Beardsley and q host
Of pretty girls.
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NoRwAY's NATAL DAY.
Celebrated In Ranke Hall by the
Norwegfan-A mericans Of seattle.

Observation-Disclosures Of seattle.
Three Kindred Joyful Norwegian-Amer-
leans assembled a. Ranke haii last night
to celebrate in song and Grafton the an
niversary Of Norwey's freedom. The han
was prettily decorated. the American and
Norwegian colors predominating. On the
stage were pictures OF Bsornstjern Born
son and Henrik Ibsen. At the conclusion
OF a nroera ulrne OF musical and literary
events the hall was cleared and dancing
enioyed by the young people.
c. NJ. Thuland presided during the ev-
enins. After an overture by string or
chestra Miss Rehecca Mckenzie sang
woodland wanderings." by Grieg, the
Norwerian composer. displaying a rarely
sweet soprano voice and a delightful meth
Cd She responded 10 an encore with
kathleen Mayournsen.
Mr. r. Rarrum delivered an GRAFTON In
Norwegian. reviewing the stirring history
OF his country. ard then the Norwegian
Male Orchestra contributed an enjoyable
number Nine. OhvStrom Renard contrib
uts4a a soprano solo-a 6irleg nunber--fo
the delight OF the audience. Nine. Ohr-
Strorr-Renard il q finished singer OF the
operafic school. Her duet with Miss Me-
Kenzie was another charming number.
Melvin q wanstoeix delivered an inter-
esting and able address
The other features on the programme
were \ violin duet by Messrs. LANCER ard
Melting ard the performance Of Not
Even Jealous. In the Norwegian lam
guagc, by a company OF amateurs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

judicial districts. each containing GER
tain designated states and territories; TO
each OF these shall be assigned judge 10
preside therein during his term. PROVIDED.
however. that the court in banc may az
discretion make a new assignment OF the
judges to the districts. All matters aris-
Ing in any judicial district relating to NIX
ing the rates OF fares or freight ciasstfca-
ton, and arrangements between railroad
companies and such like shall be certified
by the judge. with all papers relating
thereto 10 the court in banc at Washing
ton for IT'S Anal decision Also questions
of unjust determinations and questions OF
compliance with or disobedience of the
requirements of the court III hanc or gen.
eral court as to- rates and agreements,
shall be thus certified for the joint action
of all the judges. All other matters may
be finally settled by the presiding judge
in the district court.
II is not seriously expected that the bill
will become a law.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
FRAUD Is CHARGED.
Allegattons of = serious Nature Made
In the Coal Company Litigation.


In the Coal Company Utilization.
Another chapter in the history OF the
receivership OF the Seattle Coal and Iron
Company was brought out In the superior
court yesterday, when suit In interven-
ton In the case OF the Manhattan Trust
Company against the coal company was
filed by Feichheimmer, Fiskel 4 Co. and
I4indeke. Warner & Schurmeir.
The complaint makes number Of inter-
esting allegations touching the coal COM
pany. which are regarded as foundation
on which to base a movement for the re-
movaI of Receiver Bryant. The plaintiffs
allege that a mortgage was placed on the
property. and bonds to the amount OF
$32o. 600 issued for the purpose Of defraud-
ing and delaying the creditors OF the COM
pany. 1t Is charged that the bondholders
are for the most part stockholders in the
company.
In the complaint ii r. alleged that the
capital stock of the company was origin
ally s.. 900. 900 and that this was increased
TO s.. eo0.oo0 1t Is alleged further that this
stock was all subscribed, but in return for
the stock the subscribers merely turned
over an undeyeloped coal property valued
M s.Sooo II Is charged that a mortgage
for 81 .0oQ. 600 covering the property was then
executed and bonds amounting to 500. 900
were issued. this in spite OF the fact that
the property of the company was only
valued at SO 900.
That no AFFIDAVIT was attached TO the
mortgage stating that II was executed In
good faith and without intent to hinder and
delay the creditors. as provided by law. is
set up as one OF the causes of action In
the complaint. Finally. II il alleged that
the plaintiffs in intervention supplied goods
to the company amounting 10 approx
maicly s2o0e which goods were in the COM
pany's store when the receives took
charge Ii Is further contended that the
personal property of the company WAS
used In the Development OF It's holdings.
although II was not covered by the mort
gage The court is asked to declare the
plaintiffs lien prior TO the mortgage as 10
the personal property. and an order d.
recting the receiver to pay the claims out
OF the revenues of the company is asked.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
SCHOOL MATTERS.
Prof. Iayhuc Resents Insinuations
That Are Made Against Him.

Certain rumors have besn set af'oat con-
corning the character end competency of
ex-Connty school Superintendent Layhue
by Director Wells. OF the local school
board. When Mr.. Layhne was seen yes
terday he said that he welcomed an IN
vestixation Of hts work In the high school.
He had taught in all grades Of public
school work. and the ahove-naraed gentle
man was the first. to his knowledge. who
had ever charged him with incompetency.
said he: II am holder Of state life
diploma IN this state. and also hold one
for the state Of Pennsylvania. 1 WAS
superintendent 81 the Ballard schools al
most four years and the people o. this
county elected me superintendent Of their
schools bar II has been left for this man
Wells Ia discover that am nnprepared
for my work.
"As 90 my character. viii simply say
that the p@opie Of this county know me.
They know where have been and what
7 have been doing since J have been a
resident az the state. weicone any In
vestIgation that the gentleman may wish
to make I"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
Man ana wife Murdered.

SMITH LAKE Mimi. May 16.--W. T.
Boxweil and his wife. living In the coun-
try, were murdered and robbed Of 500
about II o'clock last night. The instru-
nlcnt OF death was an AK, which was
found In the yard covered with blood.
There Ii no clue to the murderers. Tho
bodies were frst discovered by Boxwelrs
two sons, who had been fishing. They
came home about midnight. There were
number of scars and bruises ON both bodies
and both heads were crushed in. Boxwell
was about 70 years old aud one of the
wealthiest men in the county. He was
married a short time ago. his wife being
but 10 years OF age.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

A pathetic case Of insanity on the part
Of . woman yesterday brought out the
urgent necessity that exists at the county
jail for the services Of = matron- This
matter was brought TO the notice OF the
public some weeks ago by Sheriff Meyer.
who sought 10 have the county commits
sioners make proper provision for the care
81 the female prisoners and Iunatics con-
fined In the county jail. Saturday after
noon Mary Jennott. the young wife Of w
L. Jennott was taken TO the county jail.
suffering from mania. which took radt-
cal suicidal turn during her confinement IN
the jail. Twice since her Incarceration the
woman attempted to kill herself. Her con-
dition, one of mental and physical collapse,
was pitifui In the extreme
The sheriff was puzzled to know how to
provide for the care OF the woman. who
was so determined TO end her life that IL
was necessary for some one TO constantly
watch her. Finally the matter was simpli-
fed by the kindly proffer Of her services
by Miss Warren. of the City Mission. The
offer was accepted and Miss Warren took
charge Of the woman. remaining constant
ly with her from Saturday night until she
was turned over TO the sheriffs Office for
commitment % tho insane asylum al Steil-
accom-.
Mrs Jennott was examined before Judge
Moore yesterday afternoon. the examining
board being composed of DIR. Crichton and
DIR. 6harples. Jennott. the woman's hus-
band. his sister and DIR. Dawson were the
witnesses. II was proven that the woman
imagined that she had committed number
less crimes. and believed that she should
die in order TO atone for her SINS She had
been treated for various ailments without
avail. and nnaily her condition became so
bad that she was sent to the Seattle Gen.
eral hospital. Hero her illness took vfo-
lent FORM and she was committed to the
county JAIL charged with insanity. A look
at the woman's drawn face and staring
eyes left no d>stbt az to her condition.
Judge Moore ordefed her committed to the
hospital for the insane, and she viii be
taken to Steilacoom tomorrow by Sheriff
Meyer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

LOUISVILLE. KY, May To- Preston
Thornton, a member OF one of the most
prominent families in the state and the
South, lies at the home Of Milton n.
Smith, president of the Louisville q
Nashville road. on Fourth avenue this
city suffering from seif-innicted and
possibly mortal bullet wound In the chest
Late tonight a statement was given out by
friend Of the Smith family. the sub
stance Of which Is as follows: Mr.. Thorn
ton has been for some time engaged to be
married 10 Miss Nettie Belle Smith. Re-
Gently the engagement was broken of. To-
day Mr.. Thornton called at the residence
of Mr.. Smith and after a few moments
in a At of desperation, pulled
a pistol from his pocket and shot himself.
The ball entered the body near the heart
and the wound Is probably fatal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
An omtsnx In the Meuntain.

mr. a sosourn az the coast for heaith's sake
- yaiueless without substantial and noOT-
sshsnx fcoes. Tia main staple IL Hour.
NM me ordinary Kind. which contains
chiefly carbonate tstarche Is detrimental 20
heaitn. Acme Mills Company Health Pro-
,s.sSs yVnols Wheat Flour is = summer. as
well as winter. food. II Is equally well
,sao.ed for bread. cake or pie crust. and.
haInx very nutritious. It largely takes TIA
,asaee az meat. II l. natures cure for con-
Sfsnaticn. and SIS continued use. 10 ire
PRACTICAL exclusion Of white fsoar. viii
ss-tta reasonable prudence in general diet.
permanently cure sour stomach. tndigss-
ten ana dyspepsia Year grocer Viii set
Il for you.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

A decree Of divorce was yesterday signe1
By Judge Jacobs in the Faliou case. the
wife obtaining the decree
Judge Jacobs yesterday signed the snd-
iugs OF fact in the divorce case OF susan
Wexss1r against Julian We3ler, granting
the divorce 10 the WIFE,
Judge Jacobs yesterday ordered Thomas
Carpenter TO pay 20 into court for the use
Of his wife in employing council to pros
ecrte q divorce suit against him.
Judge Moore yesterday refused to grant
an order modifying the decree In the
Speickelmier divorce case % as to make
the husband pay his divorced wife 500 and
80 per month
The cunt commissioners Will not meet
in session until Monday next. II Is cx-
pectesi that the resignation of Commits
sioner Boyce vii. te presented to the board
VIXEN II convenes 6Sain-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

The loan office men are going to test
m, city ordinance which requires them
20 pay license Of S1e a year for doing
business. Last evening Detective fhil-
rsus arrested Alexander Bridge and Il r.
Pearl. and they were Immediately re-
leased to appear in the municipal court
,aaav. IL will BE- recalled that = short
time ago Judge BoGue held that the city
had the power 10 tax secondhand men
Sth n year
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

TIE White River Journal. ore % the
bess known weekly journals n the state.
is now the sole property az j. +. Rise
derph. who yesterday completed the por-
enasA ~ his partners interest AFR. Rise
sorph hss owned an interest in the paper
for several years.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

Ten people out Of dozen are In
yafsds" Saws recent medical authority.
Al least eight out ~ these ten. f = safe
TO allow. are suffering from some form OF
blood disease which a persistent use OF
Ayers Ssrsapariils would be sure 60 cure.
Their don't be an invalid.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

Mass win he said ~ the House OF the
Coed shepherd this morning at o'clock
over the remains Of Mother superior VIII
iams 1850 o'clock a special train viii
carry the body and ncurners TO Calvary
cemetery.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

In sneakine Of Chamberlain's Pain Ealna
Messrs. Dsughersy Brus, OF Indiana Pa
say. I'VE knew of many OF cur customers
who have used II for rheumatism, and they
all praise IL highly. We sell more Of u than
Of any other household Iiniment.' For sale
at IS and 50 cents per bottle By Druggists
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

through the bars The Improvement is q
much needed one. and Sheriff Meyer feels
gTatifed that his request was granted by
the commissioners
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
w.,~r win Ger H.. screens.

The board OF county commissioners has
authorised Saey1r Meyer 70 ask fer bids
Tor furnishing twelve steel screens Ter use
on sha windows OF the county jail The
screens are desired 70 prevent outsiders
f.ena passing articles IN 10 the prisoners
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AN UNMITIGATEDLIAR
THAT ~ WHAT STATE PRINTER
HICKS CALLS =. y. uOLMEA

He Never ouest1sneA the Perennial
Habits 81 DeeD Creek Joaess ana
when Hoames said He Did, the
Latter Dsan't Knew WHIST He Was
Talkinx Ahea1.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18
A MTRON Is NEEDED.


AnstheT ChaDter In tbs History ~
the Seattle Ceal Company Litiga-
tien-Twe Damage ssiss On Trial
IN the Ssperies Court-Ars. Buap
Wants Seattle % Pay Her e1,0oo-
sheriff Meyer Gets His screens foR
The Ceanty Jaal-A Pathetic Case
- Insanity.
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IL YOU 80 70 Spokane or East try the
Great Northern and yoa viii enjoy the
library observation c&g.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-18

n 49, example 81 tae rapsdstv with
western misins town Il started, =
:. stevens Of the Great Northern.
Wy. 1s that ef sylvanite. Mont, a
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-30
The Crocodile,s Strong jaw.

Sir Samuel Baker, in his "Wild
Beasts" says that the power of the jaws
of the crocodile is terrific. Once he had
the metal Of large hook, the thickness
Of ordinary telegraph wire, completely
bent together, the barbed point being
pressed tightly against the shank and
rendered useless This compression was
caused by the snap Of the jaws when
seizing live duck, which he had used
as bait, the hook being fastened be-
meath one wing. On one occasion he
found a fish weighing 70 pounds bitten
clean through as if divided by knife.
This, again, was the work of snap
from the jaws Of crocodile. M. Paul
Bert once made experiments on the
strength Of crocodile's jaws by means
of a dynamometer. He found that a
crocodile weighing 1870 pounds exerted
a force of 308 pounds in closing his jaw.
The lion has an enormous jaw power.
On one occasion an African traveller
pushed the butt end Of his gun into q
lions mouth, and the pressure Of the
jaws cracked it as though it had been
struck by steam hammer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-30

Connections with main line and
branches az follows:
At Antonito for Durango, 6ilverton
and all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamoss for Jimtown, Oreede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
At Salida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with F. 4 O. O. B. B. for
The gold camps Of Cripple Greek and
Victor.
AT Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
yer with all Missouri river lines for all
points east. h.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths in sleeper from
Alamosa II desired.
For further information address the
iadersigned.
+. ]. HELM, General Agent,
Santa Ee, n. N
S.K. Hoossa, @. r. A.
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-30
IRISH LULLABY.

Husho, husho! Winds are wild in the willows.
Birds are warm in their downy nests-every
bird but you.
Kings children wake and toss on slken pill
lows,
You have but broken roof to keep you
from the dew-husho!
Husho, husho Rain falls cold in the city;
Here rain falls kindly warm on sleeping
eyes.
Husho, husho! Even clouds take pity
On my vourneen deelish and leave you sill
yer skies-hushol
Husho, husho! Silver skies to sail in
In boat of amber, warm as any nest
All, but can my cushla find no place to wall in
But the warmest place on earth, and that
her mothers breast? Husho, husho
Nora Hopper in New York Tribune.