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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

At recent meeting % the athletic
association the resignation Of G. J.
Elder "a captain - the track team.
was accepted. and John George was
elected captain IN his place Tor the
ensuing season Charles Sewsll viii
"a manager Of the team.
The baseball boys seem 20 show a
Tack % Interest and enrrgY as only
nvc have turned out for practice.
At a meeiinR held In this city last
Saturday an association was formed
II the high school athletes q the
state. The association Ia 10 b. call
eli the Western Washington Inter
League. The cities that
comprise this association are Seattle.
Tacoma. Olympia. Everett aud Port
Townsend Mr. Reed. % Tacoma. L.
president OF the league.
The scratch meet TO be held with
the university boys VIII take place
May Il.
At a meeting % the cadet company
yesterday g was decided O. put
baseball nine in the field for the
coming season. Roy Kumicr was se-
lected as captain and Glen Dunbar
manager for the season.
Some ~ the athletes who will
compete In the INTERMEDIATES meet
10 be held here On May n are
GeorE. Elder. Crooks. Davis. I'm.
Daily. Gardner ana barnard. Some
new material viii also be brought
out for the time Of the meet.
John W. Lewis. n Civil war veter-
an. addrchsod the pupils In the as
sembiy hall Monday afternoon. MIR
Lewis was introduced BY Mr.. Mo
Donald. of this city. Mr.. Lewis re-
later hts experiences In the war and
In Libby prison IN very Interest,"
Ing manner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
Russia Lacks War Supplies

ODESSA. April ia complete
overhnulnR OF all the government
arscnais and supply depots has been
ordered. The 81, Petersburg auth
critics are ignorant OF the actual
amount Of the reserve supplies. II
Is believed that there are heavy de-
ficioncies. Proper records have not
been kept OF the recent shipments
To the far East. There are also
grave rumora OF fraud and corrup-
ton on the part OF sundry govern
mcnt officials.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

A Kansas soldier in his letter home
tells how Gen. Otis came along one
evening. and when the men had nm
Ishod firing for n minute or two said;
well, boys, how are you coming p
only a few of the men knew him and
one of them said; AN right. pard.
how's yourself7' Another OF the
hoyE who knew Gen. otis told him
to shut up: that the man was Gen.
Otis. The general overheard him.
and said: That's all right: pard is
as good as general tonight"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
Still Another Trust.

RUSITV1LLE. April i9.-Manu-
facturers Of slaves, hoops and heads
for produce. flour and sugar barrels
viii meet In the Grand Pacific hotel
In Chicago on April 20 to combine
for better and more uniform prices.
A call was sent out from MILWAUKEE
about a month ago 10 ascertain the
Of slack barrel material
with reference to an ASSOC
iation for mutual benefit. The re-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
Showaiter Going to Europe

NEW YORK. April a.--shownlter
was seen at the Manhattan Chess
club today respecting the proposed
chess match with Jnnowskl. The
Kentucklan said that he would be
willing to play another match Of Ave
games up for $500 a side. and that
he would he ready 10 begin play on
April 20. but he could not engage In
match OF seven games up, az IL
would take too long a time to finish.
lie intends TO leave for Europe on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
WILD DUCKS
CARRIED GOLD
An Assay of Indiana Birds
Gives $3.50.

LAwRENcEBURG. Ind. April 10.
WIG ducsNs killed here In the last
two days have caused small sensa
ton. In their Rizzards have been
found grains OF pure gold aggregat-
Ing In value sf60. and the people Of
this section are at work to ascertain
where these ducks have been feed
ing. II IN believed tho gold was gath
cred by the birds from the sands and
pebbles along the banks of the river.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
TRADE WITH
CHINA GROWING
Increase offs Per Cent Shown
at Shanghai.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-the
state department has received re-
port from ConstRntinopie mfr nmhw
port from Consul General John
Goodnow relating to the American
imports during the past four years.
Cotton goods aggregated form 1898.
s,SId,62e pieces. Of Kerosene. 1885,
o2o gallons were Imported. That is
a gain of nearly IS per cent. over
the preceding year, and almost dou-
BILE the imports Of any single years
previous TO 1897. As the customs re-
turns give only value OF the -four
Imported, the quantity cannot be
definitely stated. The consul esti-
mated that our -four was imported
into China i'm 1898 70 the amount
OF IS. o0o. 600 pounds. The total value
OF -four was si.23l, $50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
What She Wanted TO Know,

At a dinner party. not long ago. n
certain young gentleman Tan en-
thuHiaetic golfer) started OF with
the whitehall TO enumerate to his
partner the details Of match that
he had been playing that day. It
was not until the dessert was
brought on that he suddenly be-
thought himself that he had been
doing all the talking: indeed. the
young lady had not said single
word during the progress Of the
meal. II was possible that she was
not Interested In the subject-lncrod-
lble. but still possible.
II am afraid I have been boring
you with this talk Of the shop" he
said, In haif-npology.
"Oh. no. not at ALL" was the pref
ty mniden's polite response. only,
what is golf2"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
Killed His Brother-in-law

M'LEANsHoRO. Ill. April 10
Mrs. George Garner and her broth
err. Francis lIosick, living near
Broughton. engaged In a quarrel last
evenlnr. when Hoslck struck Mrs.
Garner. knocking her down. George
Garner. the husband, took the part
Of his wife, and Etoalck ana Garner
engaged In a fight. which resulted In
Hoslck cutting Garner Ave times, the
last thrust proving fatal fIoalclS
was arrested this afternoon and
brought 10 Jail NJ this cltw, where
ne Is now confined without bail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

Following close upon the heels o.
the disaster 20 the Amcriean and
British marines In Samoa. comes
news Of the probable loss % Lieut.
Gilmore and fourteen men from the
YORKTOWN. who are supposed 20 have
fallen victims TO rebels in ambush
on the Island OF Luxon. Such hap
penings send a chill over the nerves
OF Americans, who have almost out
grown the memory % Indian war
horrors. and are not yet accustomed
TO the tales Of huichertes which fol-
low In the wake OF eoloniniaE efforts
on the part OF Caucasian races in
distant hasbarous lands. In Eng
land these things have grown TO bs
an old story. for the pathway OF
British ecnaaests has been ertm-
soned by the blood Of thousands 81
her sons. Many persons in this
country are now anxioukiy asking
the question. lis this Republic Of
America about entsFing upon a milit-
ant period In her development. end
will wars and runners o. wars MI
the ears OF uprising generation IL
would seem as though the current
Of world events was drifiins the ma
ton rapidly In that direction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

HponHen show an almost unanimous
sentiment for uniting interests. The
heading ana hoop mills - this place
were solicited 90 Join and are much
In favor Of the move and viii boz re-
presented. The states Of Indiana.
Illinois. Michigan aud Wisconsin.
aud Western Ohio contain the bulk
or the industries sought 10 be united
in the proposed combine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

PIIoENfxVILLE. Pa. April Ia
by the explosion Of a blast 81 dyna-
mite Ia Beans frenhnd quarry at
Valley Forge this afternoon Samuel
Andrews and samuel Smith. en-
plnyea. we're blown 20 feet into the
air. and both terribly injured. Both
were burcned and the clothing was
torn from their bodies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
Steel Rails for China.

BALTIMORE. Nd. April is-Ths
Maryland Steel company. at Spar
rows point. received an order today
for 7s.ooo tons az 81 pound steel rails
for the Chinese Eastern railroad.
The mills arr working night and day
on a large order Of similar rails for
the Trans-slbcrisn road. Of which
the Chinese viii be q continuation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
Young Wives Die Together

OMAHA. Seb.. April is.--Mra. y.
o'Neii and Mrs. oyery, who have
recently been troubled with their
husbands. decided To die together
last night. and took 50 grains Of NOR
phlne with fatal results. They were
each 20 years old aud came here re-
Gently from Burlington. Iowa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
Mad Bull Kills Its Owner

SHARON. Pa. April 81 Matthew
Powers. q wealthy cattle dealer and
coal operator. aged ~. was ROred
to death by vicious bull today.
lie was feeding cattle. when the
bull broke loose and attacked him.
lie was repeatedly thrown Into the
air on the animals horns. then tram
pied and gored In a terrible manner.
HIS son was witness OF the unequal
nght. After vainiy trying 10 drive
the animal on by prodding him with
a pitchfork. he shot a. Powers
died Ia short time. Ills estate In
valued AT 500. 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

May Z or. at the very latest on May
II. Ia order 20 take part IA the In
ternationai tournament IN London
However. II IanoWHhi would consent
Ia play az the rate Of ak namea per
week. he would make u seven
Rame-up contest for 800 sldra play
to begin GA Apfil 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

BRISTOL Pa. April blight
year.ela IAEric Mekenny tried 10
out do her piayms;es here today by
jumping rope 300 times She over
sxertsd aud ktrainsd herself In the
attempt and died soon after.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

II II q new experience for people
who have been Transferred by one
nation 20 another as result Of war
20 have the eonquering power nees
them at the threshold OF new era
with offers of liberty. guarantees OF
education and progress. and with
power exerted not In the direction
OF limiting the privileges Of the peo-
pie. but as n compelling force 10
push them forward TO their own sd-
vantage. 1t is new experience In
the history of the world for lib
erty-iovins people TO enter upon the
work Of organization or reorKsnix-
alton of government with patience.
sympathy. and liberation Of prefu-
dices. and at the same time with
nrmness to enforce a definite policy.
II this experiment is successful In
Cuba and Porto Rico. the United
States will achieve a. much In the
way of Administrative capacity as
she did in fighting ability on land
and sea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

In ises. according to official re.
ports. 1851 miles " new railroad
we're opened for trafue In india,
bringing the total mileage up ta So
$50, During the current year 1870
mites are % be completed, and ia
1870 the programme cantemplatcs
the construction Of iSap miles, The
mileage OF telegraph lines In opera.
too iA ls,bSl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

According 20 NM nianehIni and
Resnauit. the Inventors u the ho=
nendoaeope. by which the Size and
tho position OF tho Internal organs
l. outlined on the skin, a Turkish
hath causes the heart. lungs, liver
aud kidneys % dilate with the dry
heat and return 20 their normal siEc
In the cold water. This action APP
pears 10 their mind sallutary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

Buy clipper Bicycles. For exercise
buy others. r. M. Spinning. agent.
1922 Second avenue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

The Car Of Russia, once a lover
Of cycling. has given up that sport
and II having made for him in Paris
a petroleum tricycle..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
AL SORTS"

The American navy has practi-
eaily been built since 1855.
Great Britain makes SO. 0oo. 900 "A
year profit out OF its postoffices.
II Is stated that 200. 900 Russian
emlgraats settled In Siberia In the
year 1898.
The blankets issued 10 the soldiers
Of our army cost the government
s5.fO each.
II IL expected that the Siberian
railway viii be completed to Ir-
kutsk in February. 1900.
Little Eva was encored at Atchl-
son. Kan. the other night IN the
death scene. and was compelled to
die a second time.
Spain has greater mineral resour-
ces than any other country in Eur
ope. including Iron. copper. zinc. sill
yer. anthony, quicksilver. lead and
gypsum.
while Mr.. Moody pleaded for more
kindness to criminals in san Fran
cisco the other day a thief crept
into the building and stole his over
coat.
The value Of the gold. silver, lead
and copper mined IN Colorado In 1898
was ff2.e4s,3if, the gold being one
half that amount.
A recruiting agent proposes to be-
gin a bicycle tour Of New England 10
recruit for the regular army. and
expects TO ride Is. 900 miles before he
get through.
Speaking OF ex-senator John sher-
man. Senator Lodge said recently:
Everybody respects him. but have
never known anybody TO be too IA
Ynillar with him. to slap him on the
shoulder. FOR instance"
One OF the largest and most cum
bersonne forms o. money Is found In
Central Africa. where the natives
use a cruciform ingot Of copper ore
ten inches long. X Is heavy enough
20 be n formidable weapon.
Nails are so cheap that II Is eaid
n carpenter drops one II f. cheap
or for him 10 Let IL lie than 10 waste
his time In picking Il up. One keg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

The blankets issued 10 the soldiers
Of our army cost the government
s5.40 each.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

II Is stated that 200. 900 Russian
emigrsats settled In Siberia In the
year 1898.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

Great Britain makes $40. coo. 900 a
year profit out OF its postoffices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

The American navy has practi-
eaily been built since 1855.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

A young American woman who
has been at the Riviera this winter
has her own opinion 81 the economy
uf life In Europe one day ahe or
dcfra a glass Of hot water sent 10
her room The hot water eame-sn
did the extra charge OF 81 on her
hill
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

II Is expected that the Siberian
railway viii be completed to Ir-
kutsk in February. 1900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

This story illustrates the polite.
ness % the cltiHenN nf Dresden; A
stranger was one day crossing the
great bridge that spans the Eihs.
and asked a native to direct him To
a certain church which he wished to
and. Really. my dear air." said
the Drcstensr. bowling low. 4 grisvr
greatly to say. but I cannot tell
you" The stranger passed on a lit-
tie surprised at this votuhie answer
to the simple question. lie had pro-
reeasd hut a short distance when he
heard hurried footsteps behind. AMI.
turning around. saw the sanir man
runnine TO catch ap with him. In
a moment hiA pursusr was by his
side. his breath nearly gone, but
enough left to say huTrieiiy; My
dear sir. you asked me how you
could ind the church. and u painsd
me to have 20 say that I did not
know. Just noW met my brother.
but I Trlevs to say that he did not
know. either"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

out % every Ave sold IL never used.
but simply goes 60 waste,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

Little Eva was encored at Atchl-
eon. Kan. the other night IN the
death scene, and was compelled to
die n second time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

one evening recently The queen Of
Italy, accompanied hy her mother.
the Duchess % Genoa. witnessed ono
81 Fresolfs performance, in the
course Of which he carried out the
audacious idea % Initiating kins
uamhort 60 the strains Of the Royal
March. AS usual. Fregalrn imita-
tion was 80 good that not only the
public, but the queen and the Ouch
ess were convuissd with laughter.
The audience. receEniaing her ma
issiy'r coed sense. rose 20 It's feet
and gave her majesty an ovation
which must have hren a convincing
proof that the evenings entertain
ment had not affected tts loyalty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

Here u an extract from tho Next.
can fisrald's report ~ the Palm
sunday bull nsht IN the city Of
Mexico; "Buli No. s-Thir bull tum-
bled the uiestorea pretty bfiskly.
ard made things lively generally.
There we're some narrow escapes.
and e Gulpuseoano distinguished
himself BY timely move on behalf
II calieja. With respect - hander-
iilas. the only think deserving of
mention was good pair al coarteo
by Minute. cerNera Pficse did some
fair panse work. but experienced Sc
riaus difficulties IN derpatehlug the
bull. ewing to It's keeping near the
barrier. After a poor piuchaEe. a
horrible euateo and somewhat
slantinE media. he finished ~ with a
media perpendicular. which did the
business
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19
100 REALISTIC WAR SCENES-l0O

showing active engagement. camp hfo
and gene raj topography
Tho lecture Will b. fnierspcfxed with high
class vaudeville spocinliics
Tickets nUw GA sale Al theatsf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-19

Spain has greater mineral resour-
ces than any other country in Eur
ope. including iron. copper. zinc. sill
yer. anthony. quicksilver. lead and
gypsum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-20
PLENTY OF IT.
Lots nore Proof Like This, and It Is
All From st. Paul People.

THE proof of the pudding is in the eat
ing of it, If any city or town in the
Union fas sufficient proof on the follow
ing subject it is St. Paul Genuine merit
is finding its reward in the tearty en-
dorsaticn of local citizens. When people
right here at home, friends and neigh
bors of our readers, give a statement like
the following for publication, ii is proof
convincing for the most skeptical. Read
this testimony:
Mrs A. N. Zimme, No. 3SS University
Av. says: II suffered from pains in the
region of the kidneys. extending up to
the shoulders l could not stoop or
straighten without severe twinges catch
Ing ne, my back was weak and tired
and walking being on my feet much
aggravated the complaint I saw an adj
vertisement directed to kidney sufferers,
referring to Doan's Kidney Pills, and tn.
symptoms described were so similar 70
mine that I obtained the remedy at F. M.
Parker's drug store. The result obtained
from the treatment was so satlsfac. orv
that I take pleasure in recommending
Doan's Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers, price soc per
box Mailed by Foster Milburn Co., Buff
falo, N. Y, sole agents for he United
States.
Remember the name, Hoan s, and take
no substitute
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-20
MIR. MILLER is MUM
NICARAGUA CANAL PROMOTER
PAYS ST. PAUL A BRIEF
VISIT
CANAL PROJECTS FUTURE

That 1t Is Uncertain Is Admitted by
the Empire States Former Sem
atOr,~ Who Is en- Route West In
Company With Col. w. p. CIOugh,
Vice President of the Great
Northern.
Former Senator Warner Miller, Of New
York state, spent yesterday afternoon in
st. Paul, en- route to the Pacific coast on
business. He stated last night that his
trip was principally on business Of pri-
vate nature and would occupy several
weeks. He declined to be interviewed,
and concerning the United States rela-
ton to the Nicaragua canal, a matter In
which he has been interested for several
years and with which he has been prom
s inently connected, stated that the present
situation is such that it Is impossible to
say whether the United States will take
action or not.
II do not desire to make any statement
concerning the matter. but it is safe to
say that with conditions such as they
are, work on the canal will be greatly
hndered 1t is question at present.
whether the project can be carried to a
successful completion or not said he.
"E1 cry month of delay means an i'm
mense loss to American shipping and
makes the magnitude of the task of OPEN
ing a waterway between the two oceans
more difficult"
Senator Miller left for the coast last
night in company with Vice President
Clough, of the Great Northern.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-20
I'm = 8 BORIS
ass r a z 81 q Gas Eka E&S

NJ. e. Neary, president of the State
Federation of Labor, called The new mem
hers of the State Federation council to
order at a meeting held al As sembly hall
last evening The members of the council
as originally constituted We're J. B. Nor
Iison, of the carpenters union; P. ]. Ma
lOney, of the pressmens union; Cornelius
Quincy, of Typographical Union No 50;
Henry FeyGer. of the cigarmakers' union,
and Martin Igo, Of the hack and cab
drivers union. Those present last even
ing were !. B. Morrison, Henry Feyder
and Cornelius Quincy. ]. B. Morrison
was elected permanent chairman and
Henry reyder secretary. President Neary
outlined certain work which he desired
the council t07undertakein different cities
Of the state, and urged the members 10
do everything possible to institute new
unions. John Swift, organizer for Min
1leapolis was present and reported that
he had organized the stationary tremen
and nailers and packers. In line with the
action taken by the Duluth convention,
the courrf decided that it would approve
no bills incurred Tor organization pur-
poses unless the union organized first
affiliated With the State Federation Of
labol. Secretary McEwen, of the fed
GRAFTON, was ordered to forward the off
cial proceedings of the last convention
to the council, the same-to be printed and
distributed among the labor organiza-
tons throughout the state. If the council
deems advisable. J. F. Krieger and j.
b. Morrison We're appointed organizers
for St. Paul, and F. B. Lott was chosen
a member OF the council to succeed Mar
tin Igo, who recently left the city to take
I'D his residence at Colorado Springs,
Col The regular meetings of the council
viii hereafter be held on the first Wednes-
day evening Of each month. Special meet
inEs will be subject to the call of Secre-
ta1y Feyder.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-20
CAMP rs ALL READY.
Forthwith Is Now Upon the Tented
Plain Sure Enough

Forty-Fifth Is Now Upon the Tented
Plain Sure Enough.
Yesterday the camp of the Forty-fifth
infantry became complete. 1t; consists Of
twenty-one rows of. tents-seven tents in
a row.
Today the hospital tent will be erected,
and tomorrow the regiment, or, at least,
part OF it, will go into CAMP After this
all communica ton with the fort will be
cut off.
bath house. Bath tubs are arranged
around the walls in such manner as to
allow several men to battle at one time.
Hot water will flow from the pipes, and
altogether the camp will be equipped In
the latest approved style. --f:>
Edward Lyon and John McGrau, two OF
the Fort Smelling soldiers arrested on the
charge of assaulting Conductor G. P. Ed
lund and Motorman C.aL.s>Boogle; on a.
Fort Smelling car; Sept. IL, were yester-
day sentenced. to- the workhouse for fiji
teen days each. Claude Hoffman, another
soldier alleged to have been concerned in
the assault was discharged.
First Lieutenant Chas. g. Lawrence and
twenty recruits reported for duty yes
terday
Capt Bradley and Maj. Boyd, Of the
examining board at. the army building
have finished their work and returned to
their posts at Fort Y Yellowstone and Fort
Keogh respectively. -, -
Col Whit has gone to rejoin his regi-
ment at Fort Riley, Kan.
Bids have been opened by Maj. Pond.
chief quarter1naster of the department of
Dakota, for the constructions of a sewer
system ct Fort. Meade. Only two bids
were received, being by Mullen & Mum
and Edward Hansehka, both firms Of
Deadwood, s. d. Mullen az Mum. pro-
pose to- put in the system for $3.50, and
Hanschka for Sc, 600. The bids were for
warded to the >auartermaster general at
Washington. .iI.; = t..:as4s