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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26
HUNTERS aar COMING.

Secretary Prosch. ~ the chamber
of commerce. received this morning
letter from John n Allen. Pas, %
man. Wis. Judging from focumen-
,ary evidence. John y Allen must
b.. about II years ~ aEe. Severths-
ie-u. he W ambitious 10 hs mighty
hunter lie inquiries into the kinds
Of blg game and fowl that are to be
nnot IN this state. and " u abounds
in @urloient numbers he will invade
the state In a special car At the head
% a party Of hunters
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26

BROWNSVILLE. Pa. Dee 20
Four more bodies have been take
from tho Brasneli mine. but they
have not az yet been Identified
Thos. Jones. a Pitt boes, has mad.
q statement TO the effect that naked
and unlocked ssfsty lights were us
81 IN the mine.
Fifteen bodies have been recover
Cd, and II IL thought that at least
~ more are still In the mine.
Twenty bodies have been recovered
from the Braznell coal mine. tho
eoene OF Saturdays disaster ON
ciais say that II 10 possible that more
corpaes are In the mine
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26
WoLcoTT GOES NORTH

steamer Wolcott leaves for Sltka
tomorrow. She goes north 10 relieve
tho steamer Golden Gate. which has
been operated by the paclnc steam
Whaling Go. between Snka and
Dutch harbor The Golden Gate il
badly In need ~ repairs, having been
IN the northern waters for many
months She viii be brought down
and drydockcd, and Will relieve the
Woleott IN time for that vessel - 60
on the Nome run when navigation
opens.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26
AMUSEMENT nuLLrriN

SEATTLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Rob
etts Company IN "A ProdiEal Faith
ar"
1TIIHD AVENUE THEATER
Remember the Maine"
OLYMPIC THEATER-Bu rlesque
London Gaicty Girls.
Miniature Dawson City-l32sIS
Second avenue
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CHILDREN COT PRESENTS

No. 2 corps of the salvation Army
junlor work had its annual Christ
mas tree last evening Exercises
were conducted by Mai. Wilcox ana
wife ~ the barracks on Third ave
nue. near pike street Capt Potrun,
who has been III for several months.
was also Rbie 10 attend. There were
presents galore for tho children Of
the army, ana over 100 little ones
besides received gifts. a programme
vas arranged and II was enjoyed by
all. Adiutant shultz, OF Portland,
who IL engaged in the social work,
was also present.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26
cRacWELI CAMEO.

John y. Cragveii. the popular ton
soriailrf. vas presented with a hand
come Eoia-hsadea ard beautifully
carved ebony cane for Christmas
on ihn ave faces Of the head were
the names ~ the Flverr' y. Berg.
man. ~. Fried. J t.eith. }. Cum
minEn aud u. W. Phillips
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26

Ladies' Fine Fancy Pattern flan.
neiette Wrappers. pretty braid
trimmed yoke and collar. tailor
made. 81 10 value. each, only .siloo
Ladies' Extra Quality Flannelette
Wrappers. fine velvet and pretty
braid trimming on yoke front and
back. velvet ribbon On collar and
double shoulder caps. beautifully
finished throughout
Ladies' Fine crepon Wool Elder
down Wrappers. heavy cord and
tasssi at waist. tailor made. beau
tlful garment. 800 value each,
only - ss ..s-s-.s+s.. 80. W.
Ladies'. Fine crepon Wool Elder
down Tea Jackets. heavy silk cord
and button fastened. pretty GRO
che; edge finished rich garment:
pink. blue. red; tz.so value: each.
only. ...-..s.... .....'s.- INV
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26
BALLARD covWc,l MEETS

Tire Ballard City council viii meet
in regular session tonifht. II has
iscidsd not 20 iengthsn Fourth sv-
snue until after the rainy season 10
over
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-26

steamer Dir,go. Capt. Geo. Rob
erts, sailed for Alaska last night. y.
e. Strong. A. y. Smith and Mr. and
Mrs, Stevenson were the passengers.
She had 900 tons Of general merchan-
disc and $50 tons OF coal
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
Tn. Pr..,d.n. =. . Hand shaker.

During the two hours reception at
the armory at Chicago the other day,
it Is estimated that the President shook
hands with between 5000 and 6,0O0
persons. He insisted ON doing so, al
though his companions urged him not
to undertake the ordeal. The crowd
was hurried by him in good order, but
was not allowed an opportunity for con
versation. Each gave look, grasped
the presidential hand and was gone.
At first they passed at the rate Of fifty
a minute; then, as the police and the
President got the hang of the thing, IT
ran up as high as seventy-ive min
ute. One woman kissed his hand. an
other said that she was n Democrat.
but loved him. Many others acted as II
they had brought speeches with them.
but the police We're inexOrable and
would not allow them an opportunity
to deliver them. The soldiers and the
naval reserves who were in the recent
war were given an opportunity to greet
their President, who had pleasant
word for each. Then the policemen
who have been serving as his guard
filed by and received his thanks. This
was the first occasion in all the Presi-
dents experience when such privilege
was allowed. and it was done at the
Presidents request.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
THE HOUSE OF TOO MUCH
TROUBLE.

In the house of Too Much Trouble
Lived lonely little boy;
He was eager for a playmate,
He was hungry for toy.
But twas always too much bother,
Too much dirt. and too much noise,
For the House of Too Much Trouble
Wasn't meant for little boys.
And sometimes the little fellow
Left a book upon the floor,
Or forgot and laughed too loudly,
Or he failed to close the door.
In House of Too Much Trouble
Things must be precise and trim
In q House of Too Much Trouble
There was a little room for him.
He must never scatter playthings.
Must be quiet in his play;
Ev'ry room must be in order
And kept quiet all the day.
He had never had companions,
He had never owned n pet
In the House of Too Much Trouble
1t is trim and quiet yet.
Ev'ry room is set in order
Every book is in its place,
And the lonely little fellow
Wears a smile upon his face.
In the House of Too Much Trouble
He is silent and at rest
In the House of Too Much Trouble,
With a lily on his breast.
ALBERT Bigelow Paine In Munseys s.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
TRAFFIC AT MANILA STOPPED.
Attitude of the Insurgent Troops Consld-
ered u Menace.

Manila, Oct. 23-The commission of
Spaniards sent here recently by Gener-
nj Rios, Spain's chief representative In
the Philippines and governor general
of the southern portions of the archi-
pelngo, arranged a temporary CONNER
cial convention, and accordingly inter
island traffic was resumed, but 1t is
now again interrupted. this time by or
ders from General Rios.
The steamer San Nicholas, which left
Manila yesterday flying the American
flag, was compelled to return by II
Spanish gunboat. whose commander
offered as plea for his action that the
crew consisted of Filippinos who
might smusgle contraband articles.
The San Nicholas. after reporting
her experience, sailed again, followed
by the United States gunboat McCul-
loch. The insurgents steamer Muriola
entered Manila harbor flying the insur-
gent flag, which was promptly hauled
down by the Americans.
Yesterday the British consul Mt Ma
Mia convened Il meeting of merchants
to discuss the commercial deadlock.
British capital to the amount of $500
600, 900 has been lying idle here for six
months. In the existing conditions bus
mess relations with tine provinces nave
been in many cases suspended. The
meeting resolved to make an urgent
appeal to the British government TO
endeavor to hasten settlement Of
pending issues.
The attitude of the insurgent troops
has become menacing. Their supplies
are growing scarce and they are get
ting desperate. Their leader assures
10 4 e.,
months that they will soon capture
Manila.
The Filipino newspapers insist upon
absolute independence and dcnounce
annexation to the United States or an
American protectorate with equal en-
ergy. The American authorities. naval
and military. are taking precautionary
measures. although no immediate trou-
Bile is aDticiUatetl
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
CIVIL SERVICE MEN ACTIVE.
Postma.ters Ordered to sign and Post
Warning to Their Employee.


Washington, D. c.. Oct. o4.-The
civil service commission is making II
vigorous campaign against political
assessments of federal officials and
employees, in view of the approaching
elections, and. in addition to its own
circular, has brought out an order
from the POstOttice Department, to be
followed by one from the treasury,
looking to its full enforcement.
Acting Postmaster General Heath
has issued an order calling attention
to the Ommission's circular and di-
recting all postmasters to sign, post
conspicuously and "usc every means
to direct the attention of their subor-
dinates" to it.
The order sent out by the commits
sion is accompanied with Il warning
from the commission that its duty is
to enforce the law strictly and that it
will employ every Legitimate and
available means to secure the prosecu-
tion and punishment of whoever may
violate it. 1t also requests any person
having knowledge of any violation of
the law to lay the facts before the
commission, which will take action at
once upon them. All postmasters are
ordered to sign the following:
"All employees connected with this
Office are hereby notified that they are
under no obligation whatever. by rea-
son of their being in the public service
to make contributions or subscriptions
for political or other purposes. and
that they will not be molested or in
any way Disseminated against for
failure to SO subscribe or contribute"
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
NEGROES AND WHITES.
Fight Raging Between Race. in MIssI..
sippL

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 23.-A special
to the Commercial Appeal from Forest.
Miss, says:
AS the result Of an attempt to arrest
n negro near Harpersville, Scott coun-
ty, in the eastern part of the state, one
white deputy is killed, three wounded
and according to the latest report nine
negroes have been killed by the citi-
zens of the Harpersville neighborhood
and the sheriff's posse combined.
The pursuit Of about 80 negroes who
had ioined the original offender with
the avowed determination to prevent
his arrest and capture and who am
bushed the party attempting the arrest
continues, and by morning the number
of fatalities will undoubtedly have as
sumed larger proportions.
The whole country is aroused and
the sheriff's posse has been reinforced
with men from all the neighboring
towns. McLaurin has gone to the
scene. which Is about ten miles north
Of Forest, the nearest railroad point
The trouble originated last Friday,
when negro named Burke had an al
tercation with his employer, Charles
Freeman. n white man. In which the
negro got the better Of the difficulty.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
Would Add to Y.llow.ssn..

Washington. D. c., Oct 23.-The an
nual report of the superintendent of
the Yellowstone National park shows
the aggregate number of tourists visit
ing the park from the opening Of the
season, June l TO September 80 last,
was 1854, an increase over the preyi,
GUS year.
Forest fires have been exceptionally
rare this year, due both to pntrollIng
and care of camping parties and others.
Recommendation is made to make the
forest reserve on the south n part of
the park. The report says the fifty
buffalo yet there, about the only wild
herd in the United States, are not in
creasing, because Of too much inbreed-
ing; moose, elk, deer and antelope are
plentiful and Increasing, and bear are
too plentiful.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
SEVEN DIE ON VOYAGE.
Transport Rio de JAn-iro Bring. Sex
soldiers and Officers From Manila.

San Francisco, Oct. 21.-The United
States transport steamer Rio de ia
neiro arrived here to-day from Manila,
via Hong Kong and Nagasaki. having
been thirty-one days on the voyage
from Manila.
The transport had on board 140 sick
soldiers and twentyfour discharged
men, The vessel was sent to quaran-
tine this afternoon and on examina-
ton by the quarantine officers the sick
soldiers were transferred to the divis-
ion hospital at the Preside. where
they are being cared for.
Seven men died on the voyage. They
were:
Private Elliott ]. Ordway, Company
II. Second Oregon.
Private Henry II. Stube, Company
F, First California.
Sergeant John A. Glover, Company
A, First Nebraska.
Private Frank w. Tucker, Company
G, Twenty-third infantry.
Private Lewis ID. Passmore, Com
pany l, First Nebraska.
Private Henry p. Shutter. Astor Bat
terry.
Private L. j. Fiske. First California.
All the dead were buried at sea ex.
cept Ordway, Fiske and Shutter.
A number of convelescent officers re-
turned.
Most Of the Rios passengers are con
valescent and those who are detained
at the hospital are nearly all doing
well and out of danger.
Shortly after the Rio left Hong
Kong Corporal +. II. Fitzgerald.
Company C, First Idaho battalion,
disappeared during the night. A
search of the vessel failed to reveal
any signs of him or n clew to his
Whereabouts. The man was thought
to be mentally deranged and the sup
position is that he got up in the night
and either fell or jumped overheard.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
snow to Take sohley.. Place.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 22.-By an
order issued last evening by the Navy
Department, Commander A. s. Snow
has been directed to take charge of
the naval station at San Juan de
Porto Rico.
Admiral Schley was selected origI-
nally to take temporary command Of
this station, bu. his return to the
United States with the report of the
American evacuation commission
made 1t necessary to change the orig
inal order. Commander Snow is at
present on waiting orders. He will
proceed to San Juan on the hospital
ship solace, lelving Norfolk October
oath.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
The J. H. Montgomery
Machinery Co.
l2l6-l25D Curtis ST., DenueT, Colo.

We are prepared to buy indivldrr machinery. or
entire plants from tiU to $1,000, will sell the
same for you commission.
We Will Also exchange larger machinery for
ence in size.
We have the largest stock of reftted machinery
IN the West-rehtted means thoroughly oy. rhauled
and put in nrst-class repair.
Head the following and mediate. but dow,
tate too long, for ii do some other fellow may
call and take the very snap yon were thinking
about. Just listen AT these genuine snaps:
Eastman Kodak. suitable for mine work. -.t15
Hoskins assay furnace with button balance.
and lot OF chemicals, in fact, IA whole assay
Becker Button balance and weights. G5
boiler and rock drilling plant and enough Pipe
to run tunnel 800 fcet. 80
! lener rock dFll new Id
l0-ton Fairbanks wagon scale .....--......... IS
$50 wood split pueys. loo feet steel line shaft,
lUU hangers. 800 feet pipe in perfect condition.
Valves and fittings of all kinds
! lathe l0-inch swing, 3lInch centers.........s Is
5000 gallon wood tank k....................... 30
power pipe-cutter. .....-.................. 100
belt driven winch, lU-ton- 10
ore feeders. each. 80
humping tab cs. each Is
~ Baker blowers 80
Engines and boilers all sizes and prices
1Grxvel digging and nv-y ing machine, half price
diamond drill ami 100 feet drill rods boiler,
pumps, etc. s.. 100
diamond drill, q ir ds, $50
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
FooLINo BEAVERS.
How the indiAns Managed to slaughter
Them.

Them.
There Is small beaver dam in
Cherry creek, Il few miles above Den
yer, ana the farmer on whose premi
ses 1t ts located has lots OF fun study
ing the habits Of the queer animals
The Denver has scent bag under its
tail, ana when the animals are con
structing their queer houses or forts,
one old beaver seems to lead the work,
ana to summon the others to duty by
rubbing his breech against tree. and
raising an odor. This stands in the
place OF cry. for the beavers are
dumb. or nearly so. The Indians We're
acute observers. and learned this habit
of the beaver. They preserved the
beaver stone, and when they found a
beaver town the hunters would rub the
beavers perfume upon some tree half
submerged in the water. and hiding
near by. await the coming of the work
ers. The beavers would usually re-
spond In numbers and the hunters
would shoot them with arrows. When
the Ice formed above the beavers pool,
the hunters would take long spears,
and breaking the shallow ice above the
breathing holes Of the animals. await
their coming thther for beavers can
not live long under water They would
then spear them or drag them out of
the water by the hind legs and toma
hawk them.-Field and Farm.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
CHANGE IN SANTA FE LINES.
All Branches Are to Lose Their seperat,
Identity,

Topeka, Kan. Oct. 24.-All the
branch lines now included in the Santa
Fe system are to lose their identity as
separate corporations and be incorpor-
ated under the title of the Atchson,
Topeka 4 Santa Fe railway.
Many If the lines will be formally
sold to the parent corporation, but
those that are in such shape that a
formal Purchase cannot be made will
be conveyed to the company by lease.
This scheme will be officially ratified
by the hoard of directors of the Santa
Fe system at the annual meeting in
this city, December Sth. and the formal
transfers of the property will be made
Immediately afterward.
1t will be an economical move, doing
away with a large amount of account
Ing anl statistical work, which has
been made necessary by the separate
corporations. All the stock and bonds
Of the branch lines are held by the
Santa Fe Railway Company. The
branch lines to thus be consolidated
number about twenty In all.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
SIMPSONS REPORT.
HISTORY OF NAVAL MOVE
MENTS.
The Admirably Experience With Monitors
Was Not to Their Advantage.

Washington. ID. c.. Oct. 23.-The
Navy department has made public that
portion of Admiral Simpsons report
covering the conduct of the fleet under
ms command. in its operations in the
West Indies for about two months pri-
or to the destruction of Admiral Ger
yera's ships July 3.
1t is made up largely of official dis
patches and the movements of the fleet
with explanations and comments by
the admiral. The report is dated Au-
gust 3, on the flagship New York, and
begins with statement of the deter
mination reached by the Navy depart
ment to send n squadron to the Wind
ward Passage for the purpose Of Obser-
walton, because of information receiv-
ed Of the sailing April % of Admiral
Cervera's squadron from the Cape
Verde islands
On the voyage eastward from the ma
val base at Key West, which began
May 4, Admiral Sampson reports there
was experienced endless troubles and
delay because of the inefficiency Of the
two monitors accompanying the other
ships, and which had to be taken in
tow. Their coal supply was so small
that it was at once evident that they
must tliHti frequently Noul VI bt "" :
ed. The admiral says:
Had the sea been rough. or had the
enemy appeared at this juncture, the
squadron would have been in much
better position for an engagement had
the monitors been elsewhere. SubSe-
quently, when engaging the batteries
Of San Juan, 1t was evident that their
shooting was bad. Owing to the quick
rolling of these vessels. even in a mod
crate sea, they We're unable to fire with
any degree of accuracy
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
New Scheme of Burglars,

A new burglary scheme has been dis
covered in New York. 1t is the wood
en- horse of Troy amended. The men
deliver a couch to wealthy home on
the pretext that 1t has been sent as
present or purchased by some member
Of the family. This they carry to an
upper floor. Inside is slender thief.
A half-hour later the two eXpressmen
return, humble something about mis-
take and carry away the couch, the
thief and his plunder which he has Sc
cured in the half-hour.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
Turk. Leaving Crete.

London, Oct. 23.-The evacuation of
the island Of Crete by the Turks is
now in full swing. The troops mostly
embark at night in order to avoid ex-
citing the Mussulmans. The foreign
admirals intend that the Turkish civil
authorities shall relinquish their Of
fees, the administration of the island
remaining in the hands of the admirals
until the powers decided upon the final
form OF government for Crete.
The number of foreign troops on the
island Will be increased to 1900 men.
pending the complete paciication Of
Crete. The first step in that direction
will be general election Of members
gen d'armerie will be gradually formed
to replace the international troop.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, l..
T,rrCAs COUNTY So

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner OF the firm OF F. J. Cheney & Co,
doing business In the City of Toledo. County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December, a. D. 1885
(SEAI.j A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Cntarrh Cure is taken internally: and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J CHENEY & CO, Toledo, ~
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11

ly last week for Jamaica. n going 10
Washington to obtain an appropriation.
If possible. of $l.OOO,OOO for the pur-
pose of raising the Spanish cruiser
Vizcaya.
The plans for raising the CristObal
Colcn nave been perfected and the
work is progressing in accordance with
the instructions by Mr.. Hobson, who
expects to return within u month.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
Tho Work VIII Cout,nus.

The divisions of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad west Of the Ohio river
are to receive the same sort OF I'M
provements that have been made on
the lines east of the Ohio. Not only
are the grades to be reduced wherever
1t is practicable, but very much hcav-
Ter motive power is to be introduced.
In order to carry the additional weight
the bridges on all the divisions are
being replaced with heavier structures
and the track relaid with heavier steel
rail It has been demonstrated by ac-
tual experiment that these changes
will result in an increase in train load
ing in some places of more than b0
per cent, the average being about AZ
per cent. 1t is the hope OF the receiv-
ers that within the next two years the
Baltimore G. Ohio Railroad will be an
1S-foot grade road from Chicago to
Baltimore. with the exception OF that
norton of 1t which passes over the
mountains where helping engines will
have to be used. A great many OF the
estimates for the different portions OF
the work have been made, and those
who have seen the plans state that the
work can be done at surprisingly
low cost considering the return. 1t
is understood that the policy of re-
habilitation adopted by the receivers
two years ago will be continued by
the new company after the reorgani-
cation.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
Wheat &c ~ BuAhcl.

Some farmers are holding their wheat
because they think the price will go
TO " bushel The price. however.
may go down and thus great losses will
follow. In all matters delays are dan
gerous, particularly so in sickness. AT
the first sign of biiousness, dyspepsia,
indigestion or constipation cure your
self with IIoStetter's Stomach Bitters.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAYs
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
&c The genuine has l.. B q. on each tablet.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11

Mrs. Winslow'a Soothing syrup
For children teethng ,softens the reduces inha
DAtion, ,AlLSys palm, win collie. 25 cents bottle
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11

Didn't she give you back your engage
ment ring?" well, she sent the
pawn ticket"
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11
Hob.ea w..t. Nor. ,ro..y.

Santiago. Oct 23.-It is reported
from Guantaniino that Naval Con-
structor Hobsob who left there ear
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11

Are You sure she will marry you?'
why. OF course. Hasn't her father
absolutely forbidden it?'-Chicago Post
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
family medicine with US since 1861. r
Madison. 24O9 42d Ave. Chicago. III.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-11

Be calm in argument; the other man
will then lose his head wondering why
you don't get mad