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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-01
Social Labor Party Gaining.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intellisencer.
COLFAX, Aug. al.--The call for the So
ciaI Labor party mass convention on Sep
tember 90 is being circulated in many
country districts and numerous signatures
are reported, among them being several
persons formerly Republicans. but who,
In 1896. Joined the Silver Republican re-
volt. F. NJ. Martin, OF Palouse, who is
probably the leading socialist OF the state.
yesterday circulated the call In that town.
Among other he got the signatures OF A.
r Wilson, who was one Of the Silver Re
publican leaders In 1885, Many strong
supporters OF II. w. Garfield for supreme
Judge exjress an intention Of joining in the
socialist movement, but prefer TO wait I'M
III the state convention at Eilensburg Sep
TENDER 7. Some Of them are delegates TO
the state convention.
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WANT A SUPREME JUDGE.


Special Dispatch 20 the Post-InielsiSeuesr.
SPOKANE. Afg. N.-The Spokane dele
cation, representing the Democratic wing
OF the fusion forces al the Eilenshlrg
convention, win in ali probability unite in
demanding representation upon the su-
prenae bench OF the state in the person Of
George w. Belt, OF this city. They VIII
base this demand upon the claim that a.
present the only recognition accorded tho
Spokane Democracy is IN the appointment
% Deep Creek Jones as deputy grain
inspector.
For the purpose OF uniting upon a course
OF action in respect I'd advancing the eaa-
dtGaey Of Judge Belt the Democratic dele
CATION 10 the state convention will NEE,
in caucus Thursday evening when Il will
bs decided definitely whether to present the
name OF Judge Belt before the Eliensburg
convention or not. I, is already fore
gone conclusion such action viii be taken
In the furtheranoe OF this move the dele
gation will probably he unit in pushing
Congressman Lewis forward for senatorial
hoaors. thus giving the Poruiists the choice
OF congressman from the west side OF
the state il addition 10 supreme judge.
Spokane Democracy argues that in a Con-
test for senatorial honors between Gov.
Rogers and Senator Wilson, the former
Will not be In it, while on the other hand
not doubt is expressed but what James
Hamilton Lewis can easily carry of the
ser atorial toga as against John l.. Wilson.
All the Silver Republicans OF Spokane
county can reasonably ask Of the coavefl-
ton IS the denomination Of Congressman
Jones and this nomination they are already
reasonably assured of. Aside from this
they stand ready TO assist the Democrats
OF Spokane county in securing the nonaa-
ton OF Judge Belt. 1t is doubtful. how
ever that the Populists y II stand by any
such move as It Is reasonably certain tina,
they have a candidate Of their Own for
the supreme bench in the person OF Will
lam F. Richardson, present superior court
Judge OF Spokane county.
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NO STARVING ON TESLIN TRAIL.
Canadians Insist That All There Are
Supplied With Provisions.

OTTAWA. aug. 31.--A report ~as pub
ushed in many United States papers re-
Gently that some 5000 Americans were
starving on the Teslin trail. between Tele-
graph creek and Tesin lake The United
States governments: asked this government
10 investigate the matter. This has been
done and a report received saying that
only 100 people altogether are on the
trail and that they are well supplied with
provisions. There is, therefore. no founda-
ton for the report and the Washington
government will lie officially informed OF
this fact
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coio-ed Democrats a. the county, inaorSsng
Congressman Lewis and Jones for shssE
services in congress Ia advocating the
equipment Of regiments % ealoreS Yoaan-
teers- They were also carried Rideout
said 20 voters o. his race weuli vote me
Democratic county ticket this fail
The convention adjourned with cheers
fer Bryan and Lewis and ter several
heroes OF the late war.
Features OF the Convention.
The convention was remarkable for the
faes that although almost every delegate
1T some tine during the day announced mis-
intention to introduce some resolution or
another, only "War-Horse Bill Whites
crystalsized into reality.
Judge Aoore was present for some time
during She day. but managed mis- cam
paign from the rear Of the hall entirely
Congressman Lewis Is At Green River Hot
Springs, AID 50 was unavosdaAiy absent
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NATIONAL GUARD APPOINTMENTS.
James Hamilton Lewis Again on the
Ron. With u Sta6 Once.

OLYMPIA. Aug. M.-The adtuianr gen
ersi announces the following appoint
nen.s:
William A shannon, Of Seattle, 10 be
surgeon general, with the rank of colonel.
from August -, is'N-
fred o. PinE,ner. ~ Tacoma, 10 b chief
of engineers. with The rank of colonel,
from April 6 Is@3
Aus,lra K Case. of Wateryllls, 10 he pay
master general. with she rank OF colonel,
! Anderson of Tacoma. 10 BE- In
specter general of ritia Practice, with the
rank 81 colonel from August -, lss..
A E. Joah. IF Tacoma 10 he commits
frofn April s 1895
lanes Hamilton Lewis. CT Seattle TO ne
Inspector general. with the rank of colonel.
from June Il. 1875.
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New Hampshire Democrats Nominat.

CONCORD. n. II. Aug. 3l.-The Demo-
cratic state convention met here today and
nominated Charles F. Stone Of Concord
for governor. The platform expresses con-
fldenee IN and admiration for Bryan. con-
dennis the issue OF bonds by the gov
ernmept; opposes territorial acquisition be-
yond coaling stations: advocates an in
vestgation Of the conduct of the war de-
partment by congress and thanks the SOL
diers for their gallant conduct.
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A WASHINGTON INDUSTRY.
An Eastern Expert Thinks Steel Can
he Made Here In Competition
With the older States.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3i.-Charles II
roote, president of the Chicago Steel
Works, VINO has been visiting the coast,
said in an interview
1.-The great obstacle 10 the extensive
manufacture OF steel IN California Is the
scarcity OF coal suitable fer making coke.
Some OF the richest manganese ore have
ever sesn has come from this state. There
Is good iron here In the state 81 Wash
ingfors steel might possibly be rnanNfac-
ture.l so as 10 compete with the Eastern"
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yensicn TO Way. who is said to be work
lng IN the Interest OF Judge Benson and
Is. F. Houston. Of Tacoma, both single
taxers. for the supreme bench. When the
caucus broke up. the delegates went down
town discussing tho matter with much
animation II was admitted that the
single tax people VINO hoped 70 have the
delegation packed with their people, had
been defeated, and that before she dele
CATION returns more than one lively row
Will bring the King county delegation con-
siderable notice frosn about the state.
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Edward Wilson Severely Hurt.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligencer
SEDRO, Aug. Si-Edward Wileon. cf
MeMurray, who runs the bolt quarssrsng
machine at the Atlas Lunlsser comSanys
mil. was brought 70 the hospital last nigh,
about midnight OH hand ear suffering
from severe liberation If his left foot.
This Is the second man that has walked
into the same saw within few weeks.
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kitsap County Delegates.

Special Dispatch 10 the Pcst-InteNlgcncer.
FORT GAMBLE, Aug. 21.~~The Repuh-
Hcan convention elected e @. Ames. Will
AN Walker. j A Campbell J T.. Clark
>. H. sutherland. \. j. SehoId Ben Crock
cu {. W. Ciausdn and r. T. Patterson
eelegases 10 the state convention. A full
county ticket was nominated.
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Na,s Nelson tempted fate last n3zht-
Eind .Ate placed BIN In the HAY III Pa
,rol-1Asx Freeman. who sae shat he was
s.tn Of TenterioiD w6sSky And u0aSs3e -
care for himself a headquarters Jsi.er
corning foun3 checks and drafts in Nel-
s.,,,.s gsys<exssEofa. amounting &c s. sts
several aays axe Nelson MAS aFre@,esi
co. ..rox .eatian and he had several hun
sre,t aallaFs in gold 81 rs person Nelson
Says that hs is a sailor and onis twenty
ave years Ola
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utrect legislative League,

We'll attended meeting az sho Direct
.'sssisssve Lesgus was heli Tuesday even
We 81 Louis hsil The feature OF the
sssemsg VAS an ahle address ~ Hon
- Al'sr, chief elsNrl> IN ire office OF
1e seTresaFy ~ state. The member ship
- vas largely Increased az the end OF the
meeting
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-01
Jcha l.. Nahatev.s randtaacx.

soha l.. kahAicy, who has lived IN the
sase since lssi and who IS widely known
safosgaoni King county. il making an ac-
I'VE canvas for the Republican nomination
t's Sheriff Mr. kahAisy IL known as cu
ssssss Republican aud his friersA claim
saA' DC will make good show ng in the
convention
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-01
Lewiston Extension Completed.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intalligencer.
SPOKANE, Aug. S1.-The Northern Pa
c4tic announce that on next Sunday the
Lewiston extension wifi DE completed slisii-
cieut to begin a regular passenger train
service from Spokane 10 Lewiston. On
September an excursion of Spokane bust
ness men. given under the auspices Of the
Spokane Chamber Of Commerce. will leave
for a two-aays' trip 20 the Neg Perces
metropolis. the objects OF which viii be 10
secure the trade of that section.
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- Mathews has announced that hes is
: saaidate FOR ths Republican nom. los,
esF~'ah!e HI - "A resident NJ she
s'sa Precinct u Tie seventh wari lie is
: yea known Republican ana has ceen 4
sN.sa ~ the city FER many wears
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HOARD OF SURGEONS FOR SEATTLE.
A Second Lot Of Pension Examiners
appoinfed.

syeeial r!saatcA 10 ths -InteiAgancer.
WASH NGTON. Aug. N---ncctors Mont
son,s.gy Russell. Samuel j. Hoi1rles and *.
NJ Davis have been appointed members
az 4 second board OF pension examining
Surgeons A. Seattle. jast created By Pea
sion Commissioner Evans
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COLUMBIA. s. C.. Aug. 31.--Partiai re-
turns from the state primaries show Gov
Elierbee has received 5000 OF 27a43 votes,
thus distancing his six competitors.
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Iowa Convention Today.

DUBUQUE. Ia. Aug 3t.-The Republic
an state convention viii meet in this city
tomorrow.
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During the few minutes Intervening be-
tween the calling OF the convention t. or
der and Mr. Gilmans report, Horse
BIZ White read the following resolutions
for the Endorsement OF the convention
making feature OF Bryan in asking the
conventions approval:
Re IL resolved by the Democrats OF
King county IN convention assembled
tina, We do affirm and declare our al
legiance 10 the national Democratic plat
form adopted at Chicago in 1895 and point
with pride To the matches leadership OF
William j. Bryan on that PLATFORM be Il
further
Resolved. That we commend the able
and patriotic course Of our congressrf,e,I,
James Hamilton Lewis AMI " c. Jones.
and senator Turner at the national Can't
tai; be 1T further
Resolved That we commend the able
efficient and economical administration 81
our state ana county officers as conduct
81 BY the present officials. elected by the
fusion forces in 1896: be IL further
Resolved. That We commend the patri-
otto services Of our soldiers and sailors in
nsaudeT~iN~chief the president Of the
.ni'ed States. 10 the humbest private SOL
diar and sailor"
The crowd which had been shouting for
BRYAN. gave cheers invariably for every
body else mentioned In ,he resolutions. AMI
they were adopted with whoop on nso-
tton Of ~. \. c. Rochester. {. W. Slater
spoke briefly fayorinG their adoption
Con. f.. kideout, I colored Democrat.
presented set ~ resolutions from the
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SPECIAL rate &c Green River Eos
Srrfngg. tha only resort ~ is kIrG IN the
s,qte ef Washington. ana xhose waters
ar. famed for shsir curative properties.
,-alY a. Northern Pacific office for par
ssal,iars
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DIR. ANNIE RUSSELL diseases az
vorer - Elnckisy-
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whascona sports sE~ considering ls-o5ec,
"a o.Asa a rauhsned blcs<4a path baseball
park and ssosEaa STS9l6A
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Suokanc Case Reversed.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-fn,ellgencer.
WASHINGTON. Aug. si-Seorstsry
Bliss today reversed former department.
al GecAion in the case Of W. l.. McFad9sn
ct al vs. tire Mountain View Mining ard
Milling Company from Spokane district.
Plaintiffs adverse claim is he'd 10 be- good
ana patent viii Issue to them.
sI4 SECOND AVENUE.
Sherman. Clay 81 Conpany's rev store.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.


Al 2 o'clock the convention met again.
l.. c. Gilman read the following hst Oh
delegates and a!ternates.
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Delegates
john Collins
J.. c. Gilman
W. II. White
j. r. Ronald
]. G.. Meagnsr
s. r. Coomhs
j. NJ. Lyons
j. NJ. Carson
d. p. Caiiigan
j. Z. Allen
William Riackman
Robert Cailigan
Fred h. BaGsmau
George ii. King
r. W. Barto
q. A. G. Rochester
A. =. Ernst
A. G. Lane
Lee b. Hart
DR.. Henry Yandell
@. Meade Emory
Fred Rice Roweu
Daniel kelleher
3. X. Lorimer
l.. j. Brace
r. Gowan
Psyton Brown
W. NJ Murphy
F. 4. Mcdonald
J. W. Goodwin
j. A. Peabody. ".
W. E. Holland
Jacob Julian
w. r. Mcmahon
4. Atkinson
T.. NJ. Snthers
Charles W. Slater
W. A. Steel
7. ]. Kelly
Samuel Archer
Otto A. Hanson
II. H. kuiiss
". ii. Middleton
John Y. Terry
c. :. Shank
A. Byers
F. 3. Southland
J. c. Wh.tloeR
W. q. Armstrong
Frank ". Raft
II. Peterson
Alfred Battle
j. T. Condor
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"a S2oNp AVENUE
Sherman. Clay i CeEalS avs aew stare.
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Aifernates-
L. +. Rich
f. NJ. Snyder
c. +. Frisch
r. L. Jacobson
J. r. Dore
G. Il. Powell
Lee De Vries
l.. n. Market
II. L. Shields
A. q. Murray
j. y. Prasher
A. y. Marion
W. c. kiitZ
r.. G.. Cheas ty
DIR. p. b. NJ. Miller
!. p. Taylor
n. W. Battle
a. III. Alexander
Pa; Hayes
r. l.. Thorne
II. A. Swift
Frank V. Hyman
W. r. Moore
W. +. Hogan
-- Jackson
S. S. Carlisle
Jacob Miller
w. J. Bernard
w. ID. GERHARD
r. O.. G.lham
II. c. Nlssen
Con Rideous
William Haiti
August Havercamp
II. Sw esney
James Quinn
W atson spencer
W. G. Keith
William Rain
Robert Seals
II. Ryan
Gus Brown
l.. Diller
William GottStein
Charles Myers
Edward Sprouse
+. II. Pike
j. Henry Dennsng
Frank Il. Ingersoll
II. L. Rankin
W alter Fulton
s. s. Langland
II. +. Shook
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ar. Gilman

In MS usual incisIve style, Mr. Gilman
explained that the committee had been
greatly hampered by the fact that It had
too great an abundance of material to Sc
lect from. 1t looked as IL nearly every
one wanted to go to ElIensburg. The
convention thought this q good sign APP
parently, and cheered Then Mt Gilman,
III order 10 get the question before the
house. moved the adoption OF the commit
tee report. That action was taken by a
viva voce vote, no voice dissenting, and the
work Of the convention WAS over
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-29
CHAPTER VIII.
Salaries.

SECTION 1. The officers and mem bers of the Fire Department shall re- ceive annual salaries as follows:
 Chief Engineer, four thousand dollars; First Assistant Chief Engineer. three thousand dollars; Second Assistant En- gineer, twenty-four hundred dollars; Battalion Chiefs, each twenty-one hun dred dollars; Superintendent of En- zines. eighteen hundred dollars; the Clerk and Commissary of the Corpora tion Yards, fifteen hundred dollars; Captains, each fourteen hundred and forty dollars; Lieutenants, each twelve hundred dollars; Engineers, each thirteen hundred and fifty dollars; Drivers, Stokers, Tillermen. Truckmen, Hosemen, and Stewards, for the first year of service, each nine hundred and sixty dollars; for the second year of service, each ten hundred and eighty dollars; and for the third year of ser vice and thereafter each twelve hun dred dollars; Hydrantmen, each ten hundred and eighty dollars: Superin- tendent of horses, twelve hundred dol lars; Draymen, each nine hundred dol- lars: Hostlers, each seven hundred and twenty dollars: Watchmen, each nine hundred dollars; Pilots of Fire Boats, each twelve hundred dollars; Engineers of Fire Boats, each fifteen hundred dol lars: Assistant Engineers of Fire Boats. each fourteen hundred and forty dol lars: Bremen of Fire Boats, each nine hundred dollars.
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CHAPTER V.
Fire Marshal.

SECTION 1. The Board of Fire Com missionerS, on the written recom- mendation of the Board of Directors of the corporation known as the Under writers Fire Patrol of San Francisco, may appoint such persons as may be recommended by said Board of Di- rectors as Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal. Vacancies occurring in the office of Fire Marshal or Assistant Fire Marshal shall be filled in the same manner. The salaries of said Fire Mar shal and of his assistant and deputies shall be fixed and paid by said Board of Directors of said Underwriters Fire Patrol of San Francisco, and in no event shall the City and County be liable therefor or any part thereof
 Sec. 2. The Fire Marshal or, in case of his disability. the Assistant Fire Marshal shall attend all fires which may occur in the City and County, all property which may be imperiled thereby.
 Sec. B. The Fire Marshal may call upon policemen during the time of any fire for the purpose of protecting prop erty until the arrival of the owner or claimant thereof, and in case the owner or claimant of such property does not take charge of the same within twenty four hours. the Fire Marshal may have such property stored at the owners or claimants expense.
 Sec. 4. The Fire Marshal shall be charged with the enforcement of all laws and ordinances relating to the storage, sale and use of oils, cornbus- tible materials and explosives, together with the investigation of the cause of all fires. In all cases where there is reason to believe that fires are the re- suit of crime or that crime has been committed In connection herewith, the Fire Marshal must report the same in writing to the District Attorney. The Fire Marshal shall also have the care of, and may sell, subject to the orders of the Board of Fire Commissioners, all property saved from fire for which no owner can be found, and at once pay the amount realized from any such sale into the treasury. He shall exercise the functions of a police officer
 Sec. 5. The Fire Marshal shall have power to appoint deputies for inspect ing buildings, but such deputies shall receive no compensation for their serv- ices from the City and County.
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CHAPTER III.
The Chief Engineer.

SECTION 1. The Board of Fire Com- missioners shall appoint Chief Engl- neer who shall be charged with the special duty of experimenting the ex- tinguishnent of fires. The Chief En- gineer shall be the chief executive off, cer of the Fire Department, and it shall be his duty and that of the Assistant Chief Engineers and of the Battalion Chiefs to see that all laws, orders, rules and regulations in force in the City and County, or made by the Commissioners concerning the Fire Department, are enforced.
 Sec. 2 The Chief Engineer may sus- pend any subordinate officer, member or employee of the Department for in- competency, or for any violation of tho rules and regulations of the Fire De- partment, and shall forthwith report in writing such suspension, with his req sons therefor, to the Commissioners for their action. He shall diligently ob- serve the condition of the apparatus and workings of the Department and report in writing thereon at least once a month to the Board and make such recommendations and suggestions re- specting the same as he may deem proper Tn the absence or inability Of the Chief Engineer, an Assistant Chief Engineer shall perform his duties.
 Sec. 8. The Chief Engineer, or, in his absence, the Assistant Chief Engineers. or, In their absence, any Battalion Chief in charge may, during a conflagration cause to be cut down or otherwise re- moved any buildings or structures for the purpose of checking the progress Of such confederation.
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CHAPTER II.
Duties of the Commissioners.

SECTION 1. The Board of Fire Com missioners shall immediately after their appointment and qualification proceed to reorganize the Fire Department in conformity with the provisions of this Charter. Tn so doing the Board shall make it's appointments of officers and members from the persons constituting the force in the service of the Fire De- partment at the time this Charter goes into effect. Such officers and members shall not be required to pass any Civil Service examination. All future ap- pointments and promotions shall be made subject to the provisions of Arti- cle XIII of this Charter. If any reduc- tion is made in the force of the Depart ment, the Commissioners may tempo rarily discharge those persons, whose discharge shall be most conducive to the efficient reorganization of the De- partment, but in case of subsequent increase of the force. those temporarily discharged shall be reappointed without Civil Service examination and assigned to the same rank in which they were at the time of their discharge.
 Sec. g. No officer, member or em- ployee of the Department shall be dis missed or transferred except for cause nor until after a trial. The accused shall be furnished with a written copy of the charges against him at least three days previous to the day of trial. He shall have the right to appear in person and by counsel and examine witnesses in his behalf. All witnesses shall be examined under oath, and all trials shall be public.
 Sec. 3. When any officer, member or employee of the Department shall be- come temporarily disabled by reason of injuries received while in the actual performance of his duty therein so as