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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03
Observation-Disclosures.
: CITY NEWS. ,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

II nos appears that the damage
done To- the revenue cutter Pattsr-
son yesterday IN the collision uith
tho West Seattle ferry. T. quite
serious. This morning Capt Hry-
ant. United states steamboat inspsc-
tor. visited the boat and he will make
hts report in several days The hole
in the side % the Patterson has been
patrh1d
The body of al unknown man
about - years of are was found
floating in the sound near John
stou's wharf smith cove. this morn
ing
The Alaska Pacific steamship
company was Incorporated this
morning by y. J. RA,hbons. W. I.
Dudley and =. l. CaHHeiman with
$500 capital.
Some one entered suthcriAnd's sa.
loon early this morning and stole
tsS0 which was In a drawer. t7ia hv-
lonErd 10 tho purter Of the Roanoke.
left Nith Mr Sutherland for safe
keeping.
Tomorrow school election 10 de-
velopinK a new feature 4 couple
u dark horses are IN the ncld Can
dldAtss are out to defeat Nsssrn.
Calhoun and Hughes. The support
srs of the dark horses have been
making an active canvas In the up
per wards. particularly In the Fifth.
with tho result that a large proper
ton q the upy,alrs feminine popula-
ton has rcElstersd today. Rumor
states that C1ark Davis il Identified
wtth this movement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03
The Mp. SCHEME FOR
FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Northern Pacific railroad IA
making an ostentatlous display Of
its passenger depot plans In n Front
street Drugstore window. II has not
however. placed on exhibition plans
for the proposed freight sheds along
the waterfront The public Ia not
20 be frritated. The ". +. is play
ing Its game shire wdly.
The Star will present the freight
shed plans without charge The
sheds and wagon tracks" are ar
ranged to extend from Madison
street to University street, between
Post street and Railroad avenue.
The abandonment 81 the streets
will make them possible.
The ~. T. is working on the board
bf public works IN the effort 10 get
a favorable report from ~ 10 the
council
The ~. p, however, needs much
more than a few wagon tracks and
freight sheds at this place. II IL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03

building now the Palmer eut-af.
This cutoff makes Seattle the coast
terminal Wherever freight sheds
and wagon tracks are built. they
must have the necessary tracks for
the business.
Terminal tracks take M a great
deal Of space. Thousands Of cars
must be accommodated In Tacoma
the " = uses tho whole water front.
In Seattle II would do the same.
Freight terminals established be-
tween Madison and University
streets would forever exclude any
other line from getting into Seattle
from the north. The ". =. would
completely shut on that portion ~
the waterfront. ~ would also have
"a foothold from which II could reach
out FOR more franchises and prlvl-
IeRpR.
Give the Northern Pacific Spring
and seneca streets. and Seattle give
that railrond the key to the situa-
ton. II will do the locking.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03

EN- ROUTE HERE
They Are Coming by Ocean and by
Rail to the States Reception.

SAN rRANcisco Nov a-Th. steamer Queen sailed q, 10
inseS scenes q sss'
"a, sA r., as, hT if, i S S,, re- 81 s,b pNe 2b
boys ~ number stated at they would come to se-
The train sections cars
southern raelnc onea could complete
Eyspbody seemed oyeroyed despite the regrets
parting from the friends the boys have made here rs
reached
teddhs ana by tonight 'hey WI. have reAehs Ashland
The First Washington volunteers are now well on their way
homo Those eomins on the steamer Queen are due TO arrive
the vessel a. comes down tho hay It win be me. by vas,
pageant
Eye the the training
SsSSats cspt Harry rsyo has made arsnssmen T. pase
'hif Easel a. ass arS.s % he guests Of honor, ,
Of the uass states army He MI be as
ssona party s also be sens the number The local reesp
captain sesr.phea
las, nsht that his boat would be would take
IN, .,F; e's.:., ~ Be- ., S' IN M.
s 70 70 ii1 n a has s'ssf Tor rsy h
preceded BY the only noat in the parade This WIN carry p
.od .vsr the front OF nj. noa, VIII appeal the Amer
can Ease With steam. IN It's mouth which the ls-
me wais wss High school cadets are due here tomorrow
morning and the company numbering about Co. will take
regiment
and Maj ws.snbsssr are eamns BY r They
sosd s '''a"''d Tacoma sunday night but vi" be here ."
The proposition % the sam Shaw company which offered
the band
and drum that have far
The q. a t. win of
Of
Fnirhaxsn
send
Not than 20 n will
also all other places where the soldiers likely
sIEht.
has been asked 70 all desiring lun
candies
headquarters.
The
completion The unring efforts Mr. brouFh
Of volunteers obtain tickets Arlington
chamber
day afternoons between o'ciock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03
GLENN HAS
COME BACK

The steamer Excelsior from Cook
inlet. arrived at the Arlington dock
At % this afternoon. With iza pas
s~nevtH capt Glenn anH bis en-
pettition from cook Inlet we're on
beard Aiost ~ the IasarnKsfs wvra
fron The COPPER river country. and
brought eat more - less suld In their
own private sacks. iioN much In
quantity 10 not known. az the mea
we're content a. say oh wr have
snfus There wan a small amount
of dust In the purnsra care brought
from Cook iniei
The ExcclaloT came direct from
Point Naides. and occupied seven
lays on the trip which was more
or lees unpleasant on account Ot
wind aud fog.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03
DEWEY LIKES
HIS NEW HOME

WASHINGTON. u. c. oct al
Admiral Dewey today made final
Inspection o. his future home. ae-
eompanied by its present owner. Mr..
James r. Fitch. and expressed hi.
full satisfaction with the house and
itA furnishings. Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury vanderlip has re-
eeived the abstract OF title and he
has submitted It 10 the solicitor Of
the treasury. upon whose report the
money has been paid over and the
Transaction ended.
n Is stated that Admiral Dewey
will probably remain IN his present
quarters at the Everett until tho end
Of the month. His son IL expected to
visit him about the time he takes
possession 81 his new house.
The house ~ NJ No i7lT Rhode Is
land avenue. y ". IL Hplendidly
adapted 10 the admirals needs. being
only "A short distance from the white
House and the navy department, and
even closer 20 the leading clubs. The
furnishings VIII remain undiHturhed,
with the exception OF a few articles
Of personal value 10 Mr. Fitch. The
interior shows an excellent arrange
ment 4 large entrance hall. run
ming the length Of the building and
finished In carved oak, opens on the
left into the drawing room. Separ-
ated from this room by white col
umnH IL the uarlor. finished In an
tique oak The parlor has stained
glass window on one side OF the cell
ing, running It's entire length,
through which the sunlight is admit
ted during the day. electric bulbs be
ing substituted az night. The dining
room IL next, furnished with leather
and mahogany. Up stairs the house
Is equipped with handsome bedrooms
with baths attached.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03
the Big FIGHT
WILL SOON BEGIN
Finishing Preparations for the JEFF
fries harkey Mill.

NEW YORK. a-sperting nocked to the Wander
bit hotel an anxious IcHH who
II" cham
the best health and spirits and supreme
rensnins hcrv untn time this Afternoon Then VIII SO 10
Martin haWns oadhouse at ceney Island aud es unh am
called Well. The hght
viii the limit My friends trust 10 do the trick
= viii knock Shafkcy
As plunge.
walk
, park. pa hotel he .
= eeer
condition than when he
fought uS Delaney his trainer interview
u
1t and sweating
foolish aud doubts whether la eup this sort 81 work
he not IN ~ condition o nsht the interviewer states but
objected the
methods adopted this b Jeures"
and friends has lett for
COMFY $50 against $40 that JEFF
,
sharkey up before
remained
o. hours then te - the island
condition continued 10 be
, among ~p5sts Brafy
reports ten perfect physical
him the he not in good
, shape"
sports csnfor .
crowd though expected TIE
odds the
continue to nuetasts between 10 70 and 10 20 : r.
sn not be placed on sale until this
evening
NEWBORN. A-sh6rk~y and about his quarters =
before this The cspness q tf~ weather made
lin hop III a q
Mcrath
returned
minutes after o'clock checked
able jrries out
the and IN soof health
conditions did prevail whsn fought Jonfa Ia Call
torna"
-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03
OFFICIAL TEST OF
SUBMARINE BOAT

WASHINGTON. u. G.. Nov A.
The Holland submarine torpedo-bo
viii visit Warrington early this
month u ALLOW the members Of the
naval committees ~ the senate ana
house Of representatives as we'll as
the navy officials. 10 witness itH
workings. A one mile course will be
laid our between Washington and
Alexandria. Va. In this space the
little boat viii dive. discharge
Whitehead torpedo and Flte Agaun
Hhe Will also KiVs practical exhibit
tion ~ her raWrr In following a Ger
tain prescribed course while almost
az tie bottom % the Potomac cham
mel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-03
TINE RIFLES TO MEET.

The Seattle rifles viii meet this
evening Mt the chamber Of commerce.
All former members Of the rifles and
all former members of Company -.
N. q. w. are requested to attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
WANTED To BRIBE
TWO DETECTIVES
A Man Caught With Stolen Property
in His Possession,
TOOK TWO PINS FROM K0HlER'S
An Attache of the Circus Whose
Friends State He Has Never
Been in Trouble Before.
Not Bailcd.
TOOK TWO PINS FROM K0HLER'S

What may approve an important arrest
was made by Detectives Gibson and
Wren yesterday morning
man with not unattractiye appear
snCes entered John +. kohiers Jewclry
store about 10 O'Clock and asked 10 o1k
al some pins. Mr. Charles kohler placed
tray containing a number OF pins on
the case before the stranger. who began
TO examine them.
Nothing on the tray seemed 10 suit him.
and he asked 10 look It those ON a trey
in the window Mr.. kohler got tle tray
from the window. but still the Stranger
seemed unsatishcd. and departed.
Then IL was that Mir Kohler missed a
pin from the first tray that he had shown
The man. and he put on his hat and fol-
lowed the man up the street Reaching
Buchanan's place the stranger went In.
So did MI Kohlor. who informed the clerk
that he had suspicious against the man
and he bad better keep his eve upon him
The stranger seemed 90 notice that he
was being watched and he departed. but
Mr.. Kohler stu followed him. st First
street the man turned down. ana took
his coat on, carrying It on his aria.
Officers Wren and Gibson were in sight
They were Informed of the actions Of the
man and he was arrested just 's le was
about 10 take car. At this point he at
tempted 90 insert hf' hand i'm his pocket
I'm order. evidently. 90 throw something
away. lie was prevented doing so. how
ever. by the officers and two pins were
found. both bearing the Kohler stamp.
WANTED TO BRIDE OFFICIALS.
The two officers then started 60 take
their man TO the station. Tie asked them
20 step aside from the crowd a moment
and said he would give them $40 If they
would let him 20.
you have struck the wrong Town for
that. my man. said Detective Gibson.
Il believe I have" replied the man. and
then he was carried 90 the second staten.
on the biotter he was registered as
Walter Smith aged thrty-four. a printer.
from Michigan. IL was learned mat he
was attached in some way with the cir
Gus but declined to say In what cdp"city.
When seen by reporter for The Times
Smith would say nothing. but main
tanned a grim silence. He employed Mr.
II. NJ Smith to defend him. and the case
win be hesrd this morning.
Besides the two pins the man had "a
diamond stud I'm his pocket, a gold watch
and chain. about $40 in cash. and some
miscellaneous articles.
Strenuous efforts We're made by the
counsel of the prisoner 10 secure his re-
lease on bail last night, but without
avail. He had a number Of visitors last
night from the circus organization. al OF
whom EXPRESSED their regrea at the Oc-
currence. They say that Smith is not
crook. and that this Is the first trouble
they have ever known him 10 get In and
they cannot understand what caused
him 90 do as he did.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
DEFY TIE PLUMBERS.
Central supply Assoc alton WI ig-
nnIc lhrlr Ucnlhnhs.

LwAUKEE sept l9-The attempt
Of tho National Association of Master
Ptn3cs to rreven, non.mcmAcrs from
getting supple IS nscy 90 be futile IN
vica. of ac.ion tascu az the recent meet
inrs o. io beers and mWnuiaetm crs # such
g.. .1-cs.
The Central Supply Association which
C.ruor tre .cri osy ~. me central west
ado-ted ihe following resolutions. whi q
haze been c0ncurred in 1y thc Jo. lef'
end Manufacturers Association Which
covers the territory cast ol tne AltSndh-
ics and 20 IS believed that the san iran
c.s.o Assoda.ian which has The PACING
Coast territory wl. concur:
Whereas. the National Association of
Master Plum1ers passed "a resolution. az
Their convention he'd in New orleans.
90 go into effect on September lst lN''.
10. the eneci that in the future they viii
purchase their supplies from those VINO
SCH only 90 members of the National As
soc'ation OF Master PLUMBER and Manu-
fctrrers and Jo3hers In accord there
with. and
Whereas the effect Of the aforesaid
resolution. if compiled with generally by
the supply houses of the country won
be- to bring hardship upon many reputa-
blc and financially responsible master
plumbers who are not members or the
National ASSOCIATION: or compel them 10
seek other sources of supply. which they
can undoubtedly secure. thereby limiting
the trade Of the slr9ly houses in accord
with such resolution and encouraging the
establishment of competitive houses TO
take care of the outside trade. and
Whereas. the original purpose. as an
I. q Ian NJ
Master Plumbers was for the benefit OF
the plumber and the securing Of the
trade privileges 10 which he was entitled,
with no discrimination against non-mem-
beers. the association being satisfied that
manufacturers and wholesale dealers In
plumbing materials should confne their
sales 20 master plumbers regularly engag-
cd in business. wherever the same exist
cd a reasonable requirement % which
supply houses have subscribed without
detriment % the interests of the said
National Association or themselves.
therefore be 81
Resolved. that the members Of the
Central Supply Association will not be
come parties 10 a plan OF trade oppression
rs required by the New orleans resolu-
ton referred to, and while they are Will
ing To maintain the principles Of the
National Association Of master plumbers.
as outlined at the time Of It's organization,
thew recognize the right Of every legtu-
mate manufacturer and jobber Of plumb
ing supplies. and every master plumber
who has an established place Of business
and represents the industry OF plumbing
and who has qualified under State and
local enaciments regulating plumbing and
plumbers. where such exist, or where no
license Is required an individual or firm
with an established place Of business and
representing the industry Of plumbing.
Nhe usual trade exceptions holding as
heretofore 10 secure the material neces-
sary to DO business. and that the members
OF the Central Sunnly Association shall
govern themselves accordingly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
A WASTED LIFE.
\ Bright aud Versatile Man Dies
Without a Home.

Without Home.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Sept 9.-spe-
cial.-somc seven or eight years ago there
dropped into Newport News a strange
character. He came from New Kent coun-
ty and his name was Frank Gordon
splcndidiy educated versatile, cultured
refined. "a bit of a specialist in chemistry
and evuert accountant "a man who mad
read everything worth reading and remen-
bercd IL. a member of one of the Oldest ana
hest of the fine Virginia families. iovable
and loving generous. warm hearted ana
honorable incapable of making am enemy
ar losing "a friend. This man was sure
Iv intended for better things than those
that befel. Possibly. with all these qual-
ties for success. Doe possessed. 100, 'he "l-
conouerabIe clements Of failure. lie lack
ed ambition. he lacked hrmness. lie was
a drinking man.
So was that Frank Gordon who might
have boan q leader remained i'm the rear.
Tho bar-rodms knew him better than the
churches lie made enough money by
odds fo keen him alive 90 buy books ana
,o huv whisky. For awhile he neld
permanent position as q bookkeeper. Los
ing this he went from place To- DIace
straightening up accounts. rowan" t"o
end This work was mostly done LOT
friendly barkeepers.
When he died. he did not have pace
of his own I'm which TO receive the EIlin
visitor. The end came at o'clock. this
roornine Death found him al the home
of man who had befriended him. Dr.
= owls Loeb on jefferson avenue lie
,,,sso7 quay without suffering peacefully
af,er ffty years Of ungrasped opportunity,
Kind friends took charge Of the body ana
at 4.3o o'clock this afternoon forwarded il
10 Richmond for burial.
The dead mans connections were among
the best in the state. Colonel W. w Cor
don of Richmond. now dead, was his
brother. Colonel Gordon. VINO acheVeo
fa.me as brilliant lawyer. ana whose
connection with the settlement OF the VIZ
ginia debt question is stll wei-rememoer-
ed spt.t
Another brother. James Gordon or Rich-
rnond h. sul living n. C.. Gordon, the
voung Richmond attorney. Is nephew
There are other relatives all over the
STATE Frank Gordon was never married.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
DANVLLES NEW DEPOT.
A Heavy Rain Breaks Upa ZINE Pro
arammc and Parade.

9Eltflllf HtfW Ut Nttfs
DANVIILE. VA. Sept 19-SpeciaL-
An almost constant rain to-day seriously
interfered with tho ceremonies OF laying
the cornerstone of the new Southern Rail-
way passenger depot here. The business
mems association. backed by the citizens
generally. had arranged Co make IL "a
Grand gala day. and monster parade
iu ceicura ll0n of The event had been ar-
ranged FOR There was tO have been
parade from The central part OF the city
20 the depot for the cornerstone was 90
have been laid by the Grand Lodge of Ma
sons OF Virginia and this ceremony was
10 have been soilOWed hy speeches by dis
tnguished men.
The members Of the Grand Lodge and
two score of railway officials reached here
last night and this morning 90 take part
I'm the celebration and everything was in
readiness for biz days d0ines.
But this morning heavy clouds hung
over the city. and hy ten o'clock the rain
commenced 20 fan and continued AN day.
The programme was changed SO that only
the Masonic service of laying the corner
stone t1oke place at The depot and hen
the Grand Lodge and AN the attendants
hurried through tho heaviest shower OF
Che day TO the Academy Of Music whore
the balance OF the programme was car
red out under shelter from the storm
The street parade was entirely aban-
doned The Grand Lodge of Masons OF
Virginia met al 4 O'Clock with an the
officers save one present. and repaired 20
the depot in carriages. Because OF "a
heavy black cloud arising the Masonic
ceremony OF laying the cornerstone Of the
new thirty thousand dollar passenger de-
Dot was hurried. and being completed. AN
hastened 60 the Acad my of Music. There
a musical and oratorical programme en-
tertained a large audience for two hours
The speakers were Judge Il. II. w
Duke Jr.. OF Charlottesville. Grand Mas
Ter OF Masons IN Virginia: Hon Eugene
Withors. OF Danvilc, and Col. William A.
Henderson. representing the Southern
Railway.
Tonight az Hotel Burton a banquet
given by the business men OF Danvine
In honor OF the visitors was a grand AFFAIR
The toast orators were r.. A. Neil and
Nj. V Richards OF the Southern Railway:
" =. Hodnett. j. J. Hickey. A. W Tray
Tor James Harrison and ID. A. over
bev. OF Danvnle The last named gentle
man is president OF the City Council.
The new depot Will be completed by
december list
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
Inquisitive Youngster.

The old mar was reading The paper on
the front steps, ana little Ressie was
playing around.
pa said little Reggie, did you learn
10 pull wool when you were little boy
"Um whats tha-? - uh-huh-lemme
read"
And say. pa is mammals hair wool?
went on little Reggie.
"Uh-huh-run on and play now ki
and lemme read this paper
But. pa, when you pull Do. do you mix
it7" persisted the innocent little love of
boy. with a crafty, far-away twinkle in
his of eye.
Hey? What's that? What TIE dickens
did you say2" inquired the old man, sharp
IS. dropping his pager.
''Oh, nothln" said little Reggie. only
/ heard ma tellin' sis while ago that
II you think you're pullin the wool over
her eyes. you're mixed, that's all. and
Washington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
THE CHARL0TTES SHOOTING.
The Real Cause VIII Come out at the
Preliminary Trial.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Sept 10
Specialize depiorable shooting affair,
which occurred on Main street yesterday
afternoon. has brought forth much COM
ment on the part Of The people. As the
true cause of the shooting has not as yet
been developed. ! am still unable 10 give
the particulars.
Monday morning Superintendent Kelley
ordered Hall from the central office OF
the company. when "a personal difficulty
ensued between the two. In the afternoon
the difficulty was renewed by Han on
Main street with the result given i'm yes
terdays report. The particulars as 10 the
cause Of the ARRAY viii not be known
until the examining trial, which will take
place next Monday.
Halls and Josephs wounds are consider
ed rather serious. The balls. In both men.
have not been extracted as vet Han was
struck in the right breast just over the
nipple. and the ball is supposed to have
lodged about the middle OF the. breast.
lie passed @ very restless hight, but
seems 10 Dee cheerful this morning
Mr. Joseph was wounded IN the heshy
part Of the left back. and the ball has
not as yet been located.
The Clerk OF the County Court issued
this morning licenses 10 the following
persons. Mr.. John A. MunuuN ana MISS
SalHe r.. Rush: Mr.. r. Henry Leake ana
Miss Halle i. Freddy, an of Albemarle
county
The clerk Of the city Court also issued
a license 90 Mr. Jesse u. Jones and Mrs
Elizabeth Catherine Wise. of this city
Senator John w Daniel was I'm the city
Yesterday and to-day. Senator Daniel
/. ems 90 DE I'm splendid health and vigor
Pantop's Academy. Rawlings Institute
Shucks College. and other schools about
the city have AN opened this session with
much larger schools than for years be-
fore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20
One Wife Surely Enough.

Margherita Arlina Hamm the we'll
known traveller and author called when
IN China upon the wife or rather the
wives Of a great Mandarin. Her visit par
took OF the nature OF a festival, 50 novel
was the experience 10 the Chinese
women, whose lives are passed almost
entirely within the walls OF their yamen.
They examined her clothing. and We're
partly pleased and partly astonished at
It. They were shocked by her shoes. and
especially by the fact that her feet were
not confined by bindings.
Finally one Of them said, through the
Interpreter "You can walk and run just
as well as a MANI
why certainly"
can You ride pony as vel as a
menu
"Of course"
Then you must be as strong as most
men"
Eyes / think ] am.
you wouldn't let a man beat you, not
even your husband would you2'
Not Al all
The Chinese women paused laughed.
and then said.''NOw | understand why
foreigners never take more than one wife.
They are AFRAID o."-Philadelphia Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-20

on TO serve a term Of four years for
burglary. Jackson halls from oakland.
va. and is sentenced 90 serve term Oh
five wears for ro5bins thc store OF Eusar
Russell a. that place.
They were lodged in the station mousse
and took the noon train for Richmond.
Patrick Doran son Of Bryan Dorah'
died at the inhrmery at an carry nour
This morning lie WIS native OF lie'a""
and about sixty years OF age.