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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
- - ~ 49, - "a l.
MIR. WILSON'S POSITION.

MIX. WlI-SCN'S POSITION
During the Gay Police Commissioner
Wilson was seen.
50 far as I am concerned" said he,
~ propose to see that absolute Justice
IS done. u have nothing against the
chief or police. On the contrary | am
his friend. If he is to be tried for rot
aorg his duty in Office the charges
must b" brought IN tine proper manner
and the trial mus. be 50 conducted If
ne is found guilty. then I shall be in
favor Of putting him out. If the charg-
eS are insufficient or arc nGt proven
snail certainly rot be III favor Of it,
fte and every other man on the force
shall be treated fairly ana consideratc-
~. | believe we have one Of the best
forces in the state. II would be diff
cult to find sixteen men as gootl for the
purpose of policing. IT would be al
most impossible to replace them with
men as good.
II want to say. too. that I shall do
my duty without fear or favor. |
have made no promises and I am under
no pledges save to do my duty as 1 see
it"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
To the Capital City.

The Chesapeake &: Ohio next Sunday
will run dollar round trip excursion
from Old Point, Phoebus. Hampton ana
Newport News to Richmond The train
Will leave Old Point at 7.45 A. NJ. and
Newport News, at sis A. M. Return
ing, it will leave Richmond at { O'Clock
IN the evening, reaching here about two
hours later.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Remnants Colored Wool
Dress Goods.

Thousands Of yards OF Colored Dress
Good remnants, from one yard up to s
and 10 yard lengths-hgured and plain
goods-all wool and part wool goods
Good chance to get dresses for chill
dren at low figures come and look
them over.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
lie n1nant

There are some big bargains to be
found in this lot. Remnants from 2
yards up to II yards lengths, all mark
ed down to half-price. or less. Every
piece marked at prices that are bound
to sell. Good lots for Shirt Waists or
Dresses. Look through this lot.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Remnants of Iaces

SILK Laces, Valencine I.aces, Tor
chon Laces, In fact all kinds OF Lace
remnants: Prices low enough to please
you too low to please other merchants.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
rrArrlvad Yesterday.

The crew Of the new Morgan Line
steamship El Norte arrived at the Strip
yard yesterday from New York and
went aboard the ship immediately
Captain Quick. the ships master, as
signed the officers and men to their
places. 4
El Norte is expected to leave the yard
today on her maiden "trip to New
York. On reaching her destination che
VIII take on cargo and proceed to
New Orleans.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
White Bed Spreads.

Special lot, White Bed Spreads,
manufacturers samples. soc spread for
ssc. soc spread for Csc; SLIGO spread for
ssc; s12o spread for CSC; $3.50 spread
for SLIPS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Bingham and Percale Rem
nants.

Thousands OF yards Fine French
Bingham and some of the best Per-
cale-all kinds Of colors and Styles
Remnants from &c up. and from one
yard up to - yard lengths; all these
remnants are marked down ia low
prices to make them go fact.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
500 Cash! $500 Cash

One Hundred Dollars cash and 81 500
on easy monthly or quarterly payments
gets you nice home in East End. Cot
trell Real Estate Co. IT
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Remnants Of Ribbons,

Light and Dark Shades. also Fancy
Satins, Gross Grains and Tafretas.
Prices on these reduced to halves and
even less
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13

Newport News views on china.
ADAMS RACKET STORE. w
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13

Your credit is good at ]. a. Buxton
& Cos.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Remnants Of White Goods

Organdy. Dlmfty. India Linen. Lawn
ana Check Muslin. Remnants at prices
that will make them move rapidly
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
A. e. G. KLOR. Druggist.

for political reasons. or religious roas-
ons. and | may safely say that this IS
the view taken by my fellow msmbers.
Mr.. Stuart and Nj. Wilson. We have
q splendid force and we realize it,
lrI-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13

Headquarters for fruit Jars.
ADAMS RACKET STORE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Remnants Of Black and Col
ored Silks.

Black SILK remnants, Colored Satin
remnants, Figured Silk remnants.
Black Brocade Silk remnants, Light
Silk remnants. Black Falle Silk all
kinds Of Silk remnants, and big bar
gains.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Pillow Cases

Ready made pillow cases, &c each.
!. Ready made pillow cases, good mus
lin, IL lie
Ready made sheets. good muslin, SIX
80, 800
Ready made sheets, good muslin.
72N90, ACC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13

Your credit is good at J. A. Buxton
G. cos
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13

We point With pride to the business
landmark which four years Of unceas-
ing effort has established. 1t is the
pleasure Of our life to eater TO the
wants Of the bargain hunting public.
The current week we are Offering a
quantity Of ----
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Griifffi i evils
2Bh Street Gnd Washington Avenue.
Remnant Sale Now Or.
o's'"dy and nsn1 Lawn Rem Remnants Back Black, Wool Dress
Sale Now
Remnants Black Wool Dress

In Mohalrs, all wool -fenriettus,
Black Storm Serges, Black all Wool
French Serges. Black Satin Berbers.
Black Figured Mohairs. There are lots
Of good skirt and dress patterns In this
lot.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Remnants Silesia.

Remnants Percaline. Remnants Fan
cy Skirt Innings, Remnants Black and
Colored Canvass. Remnants Cambrics.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Remnants B'eached an d
Brown Table Linens.

Lengths from two yards up. This is
the chance to buy a Table Cloth at q
i low figure.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13

Ladies' Parasols $2.4S.
All our $500 and $500 Ladies' Para
soils, In all colors with rudtes and plain,
choice Of the lot $2.49.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
PUTS flesh ON
THIN PE:0PL, !:

.JOHNSoM'S DYSPEPSIA CURE
Scientific, unirs ant Permanent lsmety for Dyspepsia
ina'ssstiun and all Stomach and NeGe Troubles.
Jas. Stari1. of St. Paul Mimi, saws: IT had
n is sesn thi:, aad er.:ciatcd appetite good
acver found anything to do re any good until
commenced to take Johnson's Dyspepsia Cure.
1--we nov been taking e two months, have
fihed hiteen pounds md still increasing 1t
- wonderful medicine for wea k and run iov1,
SoPie. Large Boxes, Toe. Csc and SOC.
TOR SALE or
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
SeasOnable Goods.

Mason's best fruit jars, COO, 75c, and
$1.n0 per dozen.
Preserve crooks II gal. up to 6 gals.
l0c and up.
Bean pots. Uoston) 15c and up.
lsehecca tea pots. 15c and up.
Yellow bowls and baking pans, soc
and up.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Lifnoge Stock Pattern.

Prettiest pattern you ever saw
Sell YOU ono piece or 100 pieces din
ncr set. Stock pattern White China CT
same goods. Odd pieces white French
China at half price.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-13
Rack Silk Crepons, pc:
Yard, Csc.

75c.
Ladies Sailor Flats that sold at 81 so,
sl2o and s1.O0, will be sold at soc and
75c.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
THREE MATRIMONIAL MIsrITs.
Oae Husband and Two wives Seek
Relief Ina Divorce Court.

aetonist might ind the foundation
iw realistic short story entitled "A
Hoaeymoen On "A King County Farm" IN
, divorce complaint filed In the superior
sonFf YESTERDAY IL the story were not
fshger than the honeymoon II would be-
saors. indeed. Fred ,oissn j. the plant II
y iaa ease ana Mamie Catsen IL tina de~
instant They We're married IN Sssastis ~,
sune ~ * last year and went fo live on the
Snssen ranch near Novelty. II wss col
seas srt'end venture IN usafrlEnoHv ana he
"a ave small children he alleges that
sfon ise 0sN 81 his marriage until oeto-
OF bis new spouse abused m and
sssecsed his children and itnasiy deserted
esai sn the latter siass yswipg thaf she
s.hl5 never gse@ with ham again. Coisc7
aAes hex = her word ard asks for a IL
s.lcs on tht ground ~ cruelty.
Nate brtsllr Anderson liz q wife who
-. "a found marriage a decidedly unpleasant
sslIaTs. IL her allegations made IN divorce
sVmr'ssat Hled yesterday IN the superior
AWs are irue. Site saws her husband Cea
= anderson - whom she was married n
sssattss tn i2a. beat aud aassiscsi her at .t.f-
sssVrsS times between heF wedding aay ana
sph. }Nst On thar .say she resolved 10
s-sna y M longer and left .lur husbands
ptzne forever
fsas~si Mct'Ar hv. another applicant gar
: afSsce IN iho same Court tells u far
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
THOUSANDS IN THE POT.
An Alaskan and Congressman
Meet I'm n Swift Game OF Poker.

Jack Smith. "a DAWSON sporting man, re-
Gently distinguished himself In Hot Springs
Arkansas. By winning SIS. see In a game Of
poker against an ex-congressman. The
story. as told by an eye witness. 10 as eo,-
lows.
1T was in the Arlington hotel A party
81 us were playing poker with a $40 limit
Jack Smith. of Dawson City, and ex-Cor-
gresham Ahseiy. OF Boston, were iH. After
several hours play the game broke up
and Abasley commenced TO tell about the
big games he had played in Washington
City. Smith in turn Dragged about Dawson
games When the ax-corgressman asked
how high the sports In the far north were
accustomed 20 rolling the stakes, Smith
sad. oh. several thousand
"A sSelss did not seern much impressed
by this and continued 80 talk OF his Wash
Sngtou city experiences.
Mr.. Congressman said Smith ~ last
- ever you play with me and take The
limit ef- ! viii make you think this IS
Washington ] viii frot you q. fast heat as
long as my money lasts
The congressman though. 10 haa A soft
snap. They agreed 10 play stud poker and
each bought s. es0 worth Of checks
They paved swo hours and Smith had
won SIS. 100 when Ahseiey threw M the
sfeange T. was the swsttsst game 81 poker
ever played In Hot Springs. Smith was
very polite He offered 30 give the CEN
gresham satisfaction a any time hgf- Alb
seiey said ne knew when he rad enough"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
TO RAISE A FUND
FOR THE PUGET
SOUND UNIVERSITY
uefhsAfst Preachers In seattle Dis
trtet Pledge Nearly 9S.oOo-En-
Asw0eat Of 100000 Proposed
- Basfs Of syssen Of Support

Rev. Wismot Whitfield, D. D. presiding
elder Of the Seattle district for the NJ. 4.
church. en.ivened the city Methodist
Preachers meeting a. the First M Z
church yesterday BY proposing TO raise an
endowment fund of Siosas for Puget
sound university AZ Tacoma The pFopos-
Sd consolidation Of the Tacoma and Port-
land universities il. il is alleged. practicai-
iy a failure, and now the trustees of the
Tacoma institution have decided 30 resume
business at the Old stand with DR. Whit
field as president. IL is understood that in
neniiy located al Tacoma under competent
management the people of that city wili
pay on al the old debts and thus enable
the school To go forward without ezcurn-
brance. Or. Wefltfieta has started the eIi-
u5wTrene fund Is the basis OF Il system
OF support. He is asking for endowment
pledges running for ten years. aud osaEliss
per cent interest, payable serai-aunnaiiy.
He thinks that the interest from TINS fund
together with the receipts from tuition
and collections in tie churches viii pay
Oil the expenses OF the church school
After considerable discussion the Plan
vas Endorsed and the opinion officially
expressed that Seattle district would De
able To raise xi1otG of the endowment fund
by next September Already a number OF
the preachers of the Seattle district have
pledged nearly 500
In addition to the action OF the preach
ers relative to the university Rev. w. IL.
S~lieck read q paper on Modern Sunday
School Methods
At the next session OF the preachers
meeting President Graves. OF the Tniver-
sity OF Washington. wiz read a paper on
the Relation OK the Churches TO Student
Life in State University"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
OLYMPIA SILVER SERVICE FUND.


The performance Of 'sIngou,ar'' at the
Seattle theater January 18th for the bens-
es to be successful. The performance viii
be under the auspices of the knights of
Maccabees and every effort is being made
TO have this far above the average amateur
performance. The members Of the entire
cast are Wei chosen for their respective
parts and all are working eoasc.entiously
z make The performance a cre9itabie one.
Mr Alexander Mckenzie who will take
the leading role, Is an actor Of ability and
VICE experience having travelled with Rob
err downing and others OF recognized
standing. Miss Sadie Martin. AZ Parthenia.
shows marked talent and IL is believed that
she VIII surprise her many friends in this
city by her artistic rendering OF the part
The entire procee$s will be donated 20 In
crease the fund and all who have not sub
scribed should attend the benefit Tickets
are are on sale al Lowman & Hanford's. Lees
These can be exchanged at fhe box office
for reserved seats January 2sth
The lie Ro Gold Mining & Smelling Gem
pany have added a liberal subscription OF
$3.50 10 Spekane's subscription 10 the fund
Encouraging reports come IN from other
parts or the state. but the fund mus, be
considerably increased by February Is,
OF designs viii be Submitted. several of
which VIII he very beautiful. and If the
people In this state intend that the Olym-
pas silver service be the most artistic
and magnificent in the navy the money to
paw for II must be raised
The Seattle high school has subscribed
$40 The high school cadets have already
contributed s.. which makes a very good
subscription.
Subscriptions can be sent TO the Peoples
Savings Bank. Lees Pharmacy or direct
to Miss Hanfor3. 1921 Madison street Seat
ties subscription stands up to date as fol-
lows:
Previously stated .--.........-.-..... s.. 30 IS
High school .-....,-.,.....-.-.-....... 40
cash -..'--'- ''...........-.-...... Leo
Total Seattle Suhsrriy1tIor3 a. 5p- se
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
JAILED FOR THEFT.
Clyde Doty Alleged to Have stolen
From '.Tennessee's Parduer" Co.

A series of mysterious tnefts have &C.
CURED at the Third Avenue sheater. the KEY
10 which 10 thought TO have bsen discovered
IN the arros; OF clyde Dogy. a young man
who claims Portland for his home.
The nrsf case Of Importance came 20 the
notice Of Manager Russell and Treasurer
Drew lass Saturday, when il was discovered
that salchei had been spirited away dur
ing the previous night. Saturday night the
thief entered the dressing room OF Harry
MaanhaH. OF the 'sTsnnesSee's Partner
company. and made away with an expens-
i've revolver an ove-coa. and several other
articles or wearing apparel
A thorough search Was made with the
result that small box was found care
fully hidden, under the stage In this box
was found practically all of Mainhairs
property. Ia order not 10 alarm the thief
the box was stuffed with worthless goods
and then placed back where frs. found
suspicion rested on Clyde Doty. a Young
fellow who had been allowed 10 sleep in the
theater. Sunday night he was locked out
or the theafer, but IL is claimed that he got
IN through a trap door in the sidewalk The
bogus articles were moved from one place
10 another.
Last evening Officer .SprengIe arrested
Doty on suspicion and locked him up al
police headquarters. II suppose you want
me in connection with that affair at the
theater. said Doty.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Vests Jubilee MinstrcIs.

Vests Big Minstrel Jubilee viii appear
al the Seattle theater tomorrow evening.
Mr.. West IS a great favori;e with the Sc
attic theater-goers. a61 M doubt will re-
ceive royal welcome or his appearance
here with ftis famous company. Judging
from the press notices given this orgAHixa-
lion every where, North, East. South and
West. II looks as IL West has about cor
nered all the best singers. comedians and
vaudeville artists In the profession
Mr.. Vests undertaking OF producing an
ali~stsr minstrel entertainment was looked
upon as a bold enterprise by the managers
throughout The country but in return for
his efforts ne has been greeted with large
audiences everywhere. West has always
been looked upon as the Beau BrurmeI
Of minstrel men. and he easily sustains the
reputation
Carroll Johnson, every body's fayoriie
and funny Tom Lewis are the witty end
men who handle the bones, and jesse,
Stewart. German, Kent. F'rillman and
Garland are among the singers.
The sale OF seats for both nights OF their
engagement has been large.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
COrt's Palm Garden Opens With an
OPERATE Attraction.

Cort's Palm Garden was formally opened
'ast night a regular theater the boards
being held by the Metropolitan Opera
Company In the comic opera. Mascot"
Considering that the garden has been run
heretofore as a free resort. the change to
an admission fee of - cents was made
with larger patronage than might have
t~en expected. Manager cort's idea Is to
build up, IL possible. a house something
like the Tivoli OF San Francisco. IL pat
ronage justifies he proposes 20 secure the
very best operate talent available.
In the company now showing are many
musical voices. and tho performance went
OF with life and vim. In the cast are
two hanjoixts from the San Francisco or
pheum, who give "A clever speciality. Next
week II Is promised that Il male singer
will be brought here who has been taking
leading roles in the Tfvoli Opera Com
pany-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17

RECOUNT STILL PROCEEDS.
Finished In the second ward and
begon In the Third.

The recount in the election contest cases
pEocssaea yesterday without special incl
a-nt Few Objectionable ballots were
ioafo The fustoaist candidates claim
Eashs OF from orse TO tao votes each On
1s,s nAS Wosk SIX precincts were count
ed, the entire four Of the S~ru,,a yvsrI ,ha
fourrn precinct OF TIE Third ward and
Lac FIRST precinct OF The Fifth ward.
az .ffe Second ward few votes were oh
mira. where nine votes were ezs; the Y,i-
siontsts claim to have gained enc vote
sseh ~nen ballot cast for Yakima"
Jones alone was counted for the whole Re-
puoscan ticket. BY other ballots Audi
,of Evenson and Prosecuting Attorney
AsEsroy claim 20 have gained each an
oshef vote The First precinct of the Fifth
ward was free from obieefjorya bic bzltos.
Today the recoGnting board will take I'D
the Third ward The odd precincts counted
!ss,eFaay were taken Up on account Of
thaar being very small
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17

karechi. Japanese, who runs a pool
room in the lower part OF the city. was
fined SIS and John Bartol s. for fighting.
The case was heard yesterday afternoon
by Judge Cam In the municipal court.
karechi said that Bartoli soiled the balls
with dirty brush. He wanted him TO keep
out Of the place because he was a minor.
but Bartoli would not go or stop soiiing
the balls Bartoli jah5ed him with the
brush and he taking IL away Jabbad Bar
toll. Rartoli admitted being in the Place
frequently. but insisted that Karechi at
tackled him. Judge Cam took the posi-
ton that karechi should call the police
II he had trouble keeping boys out OF his
mace.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17

"A Bunch of Keys" has caught the
popular fancy 81. the Third Avenue theater.
and IL Is In for a big run there this week.
There was another large and enthusiastic
audience present last night, and II WAS
on. continued laugh from the time that
the curtain was rung Up on the first act
until IL descended at the close Of the per-
Torrance. The specialties are all csever
and IN fact, there Is rot a single weak
point in tbs production.
"A lunch OF Keys wsl. hold the boards
at the Third Avenue Ali the week. In
Guiding the customary matinee Saturday
afternoon at 2.I5 O'Clock
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
Must DE PLAINLY MARKED.


Assistant Prosecuting ATTORNEY Har
VOL. IKE TO SIC the legislature make Il
mandatory for voters to mark their ballots
P.opc.y IN order to have them counted.
TOT maIton on the way ballots are marked
unaer the present system. since the recounts
nave ysen IN progress II do not think
said Mr.. Hart, that man who viii ,,Isss
Only one cross on a ballot. and that oppa-
cite the name Of candidate for wreck
inasier. Is capable Of tntsiiigsatiy exercls-
Ing the elective franchise
DO not believe that Judges OF election
should be compelled TO figure on the insen-
iloiis OF voters TIE ballot IL there; IL II
is not marked properly, lie, /; be thrown
out think IL would be good idea 10
have circle opposite each name, with a
dotteI Inc connecting the name and c.r-
Gle. Let the voter put his eros. in that
circle: then there would be no question. as
TO the name marked"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
UNIVERSITY GIRLS WIN,


The 9Th basket bali team Of the women's
athletic association of the University Of
Washington. played tsse Seattle high school
Girls last Saturday ~ the university =
arnlory. TIE scoye resulted Sc to In favor
- the college girls In the beginning 81
ire fret half II was arrareEgt thas the
university ceeds were paying stronger
game ard Ola BETTER teans ~exk than fse.r
opponents. IN tho second half the college
had wa&kaxsr and oUt-Isayess the high
seaocI girls at every po!ns. Tue team work
% Miss Audrey sSousier and Miss Bessie
Nc ueaue@i la tas second aas vas one Of
TIE special features 81 ne match
The teams ser~ as ssslawss
4 q w f1ftA team 4 II 4 team
Violet sNxan and
n MgfhoEnsI G Center Annie Brown E,
Eliza Heron. Left guard NJ An4ers,gx
w Msgvath 81. Right guard & Atkinson
F. f;vsath Left forward NJ Seagrav@
4. Ssssder- Right forward Mad Crane
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
WALKER GIVES BONDS.
II Indignant and Says He VIII Sue
Portland Authorities.

Iafe Insurance COMPANY. OF New York.
who was arrested Saturday by Detective
Meredith ar the request of the Portland
poEce. on a charge Of forging Finley Nc
kercher's name 10 n contract for cen-
fury dictionary. was released yesterday
afternoon on $50 bonds furnished by Sher-
wood Giilespy and f. c. Neutelder
Walker Is indignant that the Portland
authorities should file a charge against
him. He sayy that he viii go back and In
siitute proceedings agains. the prosecuting
witness for malicious persecution So far
as can be learned Walker has led an ex-
emplary life In this city, and has the conf
dence or the company with which he Is
connected He has been here several
months
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-17
Testimony to he Heard.

Ths commissioner of the general land
office at Washington. u. G.. has ordered
the local office TO hear the testimony in the
protest filed by Robert Bevington against
a claim bed by man named Ayres near
Granite Falls. Snohonish county. Ayres'
Anal proof was rejected by the local office
IN August ~ last year. and he appealed 70
the commissioner OF the general land Of
ice. and submitted proof as 70 hts occu-
pancy OF the Land for the time required. In