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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
PLANS FOR UPBUILDIkG
The MERCHANT Marine
Two Bills Which Will Probably Be
Considered at the Coming
Session Of Congress.

WASHINGTON u c. New. acquisition Of the
Hawaii the Importance Of the Pacific as future
the
American policy protecting and upouh-
Of the Republican convention as follows
early American policy Of dcrmn-
protection 81 shipping trade 50 that
Of American labor employed In Am
regain the carrying Of
foreign commerce"
PYsdent Mckinney hearty
indavnent to this plank a The PLATFORM and said -.
indirectly TO the
foreign countries but pro-
vide an sinceut and complete marin" 81 our own
legislation
the merchant marine OF this cnhrf and throw on he o
100000 DAY 60 foreign vessels
American Importance
Republicans - TO the necessity Tor
proceedinr Legislation IN
the dnersnees 4 ms'h"
Of each
hang ana foster the American nsreht
the - ne sxtraarf
introduced short simple AMI eect
biz rheh prorsaet an - Nff-n dty - h Ter cent n '
- 10
goas srchandss imported into the Unit
ed n vessels
senator Eikin tn.
the American policy VIII again place our er
relieve the American people Of
hold that this BIZ simply grants 20 Aner
nov gram 10 American Industries
Ths q - would compel the
r-ps4 states = nssotats rsatiss powers
this policy Of discriminating du-
me Hanna payne subsidy
policy for
n
merchant II proposes
American ships and foreign
II the TIRE contract
%
sides Tor a period % twenty
l. :
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
slset.rses comed,sn,.

Beech and Bowers Mtnatrcls come
TO the Seattle theater Sunday even
ing for a four nights engagement
During a tour Of the entire country
this company has met with cor
dial reception aud most fatterinE
press notices everywhere, The show
~ bright and new. including many
clever speoialties. Among these IL
included Donald Gordon. the won
derful trick rider
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30

WILL BUILD A
RACE TRACK

Or James q Mccue. a former Cat
itornian. Il down fror Alaska lie
purposes 10 build a raeetrack at
Woodland park a. soon as the own
srshtp u that tract 10 settled III
haa 10000 70 expand on that purpose.
Or McCue " one of the hest known
men on the cnaaf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
To Bar Standard OIL.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov. 30 -..Attof-
nsy General amythe has asked the
supreme court 10 deny to the stand
ard on Go. the riGht % do business
In Nebraska on the grounds that N,
corporation IL q trust. engaged IN a
conspiracy against freedom Of trade.
The petition names 20 companies
that are declared members Of the
trust
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
BUNC0 MEN
BOUND OVER

Andrew sampson, Herman iIliEer
and q sklihrid. alleged 10 be buncO
men. were bound over to the su-
perior court yesterday by Judge
Cam on charge Of Erand larceny.
They are accused Of having swindlesi
Tom Daily out % t6l In a poker game
In a Pike street saloon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
CHAMPIONS PLAY.

The Y. NJ. c. a. and James Bay
Athletic club basket bail teams meet
N the Y. NJ 9. 4 gymnasium to-
night at 7.30. seattle's team will
play az follows. Coal. Temple leap
tain and Pierro'f: center. Grout:
guards, Mouldenh0ur and Myers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
Tho stranger" Again.

"A Stranger In New York" which
made such a hit here last week that
the large crowds could not be ao-
commodsted. has been secured for =
return engagement Friday and Bat
Most everyone Is now familiar with
this the most popular ~ Hoyt's
plays. and the company producing II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30

left such a favorable impression Il
IL sure Co be greeted with large
audience. The sale opened this
morning Matinee seats were ready
sellers at the reduced prices, \ line
was IN front % the hos Office all day.
and peatn FOE both nights were go
ing like hot cakes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
IHavni Said Much About -
Blankets
--.amSaS,yS1 AND
Comforts
Lately. Nevertheless. this department has been re.
ceiving large quantities of these indispensable
coverings, and handing them out to GUS
toners at "a slight advance above
mill prices. Here's few
QUOTATIONS

Excellent Quality Print COM :
FoHTERs. wool nllinE, 800 value.
ouly T9c each.
Splendid Quality Print COMFORT.
handsome pattern, wool nliing. warm
and nufTy. fi-29 value. onlg CSC each.
Good Quality sateen COMFORTS.
good cotton flled. nicely quilted
81 50 value. only ti.tB each.
Excellent Quality Silkoline com
FORTS. handsomely knotted, fine
white cotton filled. large size 81 -
value. only 81 - each.
Fine sateen COMFORTS. fine silk
oiins lined. Handsomely quilted.
huny white cotton hlied. fz.t value.
only f30o each
Extra Ouaiit Wrench satssn COM
FORTS. beautiful new patterns. nne
n.p sta liaisx. SILK ris0oa- tied.
corded edges. hand sansiy made. 81. %
value. on'g g = each.
iet. fiIe Ds.aet nLASKITs. a.
tuaily worth nore al mills now than
what ve ask you for them. T5c value.
while they last sso a pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30
AMUSEMENT BuLLrrIS.

SEATTLE THEATER (TonlghD
-"Pudd' Head Wilson"
THIRD AVENUE THEATER
(TonighO Filipino Vaudeville Co.
OLYMPIC HALL--Vaudevllle aud
moving pictures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-11-30

Large and Full Size WHITE aP
GRAND SpECIAL~-Ten Dozen +
CROCHET SPREADS. beautiful Ma
they last u.C0 each.
Excellent Quality PILLOW CAS-
for use. only lee each.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
AGAIN THE MECCA
 OF OFFICE SEEKERS
All Trains Reaching Washington
 Bring Aspirants
AFTER CENSUS POSITIONS
General Merriam Says There Will Be But One Job for Each 10000 of the Country's Population
 The Rush Great.

Washington, March 16.-(Special.)- .)-With the passage through congress of the act authorizing the taking of another census and with the appointment of Governor Merriam as director, Washington has be- come again the Mecca for office seekers.
 Every train that comes in now brings several applicants, and the hotels are thronged with men and few women, anx- ious for places. Governor Merriam is do- ing what he can to discourage this influx of office seekers The acting director has issued G00-word statement the obvious object of which is to discourage persons from applying for census positions.
 It remains to be seen how much good 1t will do. The statement tells the public that if there should be 5000 places in Wash ington it would be only about one to each 20,000 of the population, or little less than one position to each county. Thus his taste for statistics at once comes to his aid. He asserts that from the rate appli- cants are now coming in a ''very large number are doomed to disappointment" He next shows that the places are not so very desirable after all; that the special agents, the most coveted, will not be ready before June, 1900, and that their compensa- tion will not exceed $6 day and travelling expenses, and 8 a day for subsistence when away from home. No occasion ex- ists, he says, for undue haste, in applying for any of these places. Comparatively few clerks will be needed before June, 1900.
 He next raises the examination bugaboo. Of course this is designed only as scare, for nobody with the right pull or political backing ever loses a job in this way. Any time the census bureau wants real exam nations it will get them from the civil service commission.
 The statement, inspired by Governor Merriam, is designed to meet local condi- tions. The rush for positions has become so great that the funny man of one of the Washington papers suggests that the cen- sus bureau should not complicate it's task by taking a census of the applicants
 A. W. B.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
POLITICS RESPONSIBLE FUR THE
 DEATH IF FIVE MEN IN ARKANSAS

About one-third of the beef was spoiled. Returning from Cuba the men refused to eat the canned beef at all.
 Quartermaster Sergeant John A. McGif- fin, of the Sixteenth infantry, said the sol- diers soon grew tired of the canned beef after leaving Tampa. The complaints after reaching Cuba were very numerous. The objection was to it's quality, appearance and odor. After few days they refused to eat it. Some times the refrigerator beef was good and at other times it was taint- ed About one-third of the beef issued could not be used. He was violently Ill at Santiago, and he attributes his sickness to eating tainted beef.
 Sergeant John P. Diehl, of the Sixteenth infantry, substantially corroborated the statement of his fellow non-commissioned officers. He thought about one-fourth Of the refrigerator beef issued was bad. Sick ness became more general the longer the troops rmaind in Cuba. H said it was Ar mours prime roast beef that was issued In Cuba
 This closed the work the board had be- fore it in Omaha and this evening 1t left for Kansas City.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
TWENTY MASKED MEN SHOOT
 D[F[NSELESS NEGRO PRISONERS

remained where they were until shortly after noon. when a coroner's jury was em- panelled.
 In the absence of Coroner Dunlap Justice of the Peace Cummings summoned the jury and conducted the inquest. Glenn Watts, one of the negroes. who miracu- lously escaped being shot, was the first witness. He said.
 Glenn Watts Story
 'I was at the warehouse and a crowd of masked men, about twenty, came. They ordered the guards to throw up their hands. They made them leave the guard room. The leader then ordered his men to fire on the prisoners, first counting one, two, three. The men afterwards loaded and fired again."
 Guard Baker testified that the mob filled the room and the guards were forced to the wall.
 '-The leader of the mob gave count and the shooting began. They had pistols, shotguns and Winchester rifles.
 ''They did not stay over five minutes. I don't know which way they came or which way they went when they left" J. J. Conner, the other guard examined, said:
 'I was guarding the prisoners about l o'clock. A crowd of masked men came in the room by forcing the door open and moved the guards back.
  up, and then the order to fire was given, which was obeyed. They shot and reloaded and shot the second time. The room Tas filled with masked men. l don't know the number"
 The jury then rendered verdict, which, presented in writing, read:
 Verdict of the Jury
 We, the coroner's jury, empaneled in the cases of the death of Harrison Hudson, yxyffl Tr n md Hanr Bingham, find that they came to their death from gunshot or pistol shot wounds from crowd of masked men to the jury unknown, a little after midnight or on the morning of the 18th of March, 1899.
 'T. J. BILLIARD, Foreman" The town has been visited by two incen- diary fires since February l, and the citi- zens have been afraid to rebuild, owing to the oft-repeated threats of the negroes that they would do the same thing again.
 (Continued on Second Page).
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Details of the Exchange

Washington, March 16.-According to the treaty the notifications must be exchanged in Washington, and Secretary Hay himself will act as the representative of the United States in this matter. Although 1t is not positively known, it is believed, the Spanish representative will be the Duke de Areos, and that the latter will be accompanied by a distinguished suite. If the duke comes in this capacity, namely, as special en- voy from Spain, after completing his func- tions in that capacity he will present new set of credentials entitling him to recogni- ton as the first minister from Spain to Washington. He is already favorably known in this country. his wife being of American birth and he being frequent visitor to the United States. He is now Spanish minister to Mexico.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
ARMOUR CHARGED
 WITH BRIBERY Alleged to Have Paid His Former SL-
 p6rintendent $6,OOO TO CHANGE HIS AFFIDAVIT Regarding Manner in Which Army Beef
 Was Prepared. NEW YORK JOURNALS STATEMENT The Assertion is Positive, and Nolan and His Lawyer Substantiate the Story With Afldavits-Best
 Board At Omaha.
TO CHANGE HIS AFFIDAVIT
NEW YORK JOURNALS STATEMENT

New York, March 16.-(Special.) )-The Journals 10 o'clock edition makes positive and unequivocal statement that Phil D. Ar mour paid his former superintendent, No Ian, S,0O0 in Boston this afternoon to change his affidavit in regard to the way in which the beef sold for use in the army was prepared.
 The Journal gives all details as to the time and place where the bribe was offered and accepted. The statements made in the Journal are substantiated by afidavits of Nolan and his lawyer.
 Armour seems to have overplayed him. self. GEORGE W. BAXTER.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
KILLINGS CONDITION.
The Author Continues to Steadily
 Improve.

New York, March 16.-Rudyard Kipling is steadily improving. He was moved today from his room on the second floor to a suit on the floor above, which has been in readiness for him for several days. He will have more sunshine there and the ap- partments are brighter than those he has been in. The great author was bundled up in blankets. all the doors of the hotel were closed so that there could be no draughts and he was carried up by strong, gentle hands-"White Mans B'lrden.' F
 MT. Kipling is already at work again. His tremendous energy has already assert ed itself, and he has tackled yachts. A message was sent to weil-known publish ing house today for some books on yachts, yacht building and points about the build ing and sailing of this class of craft.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Molcott Defeat ts Edwards

New York, March 16.-Joe Wolcott, the colored pugilist knocked out Billy Edwards, of Australia, at the Broadway Athletic club tonight in the thirteenth round of what was to have been a twenty-round bout The men met at 148 pounds, and Wolcott was a very pronounced favorite in the bet ting. The colored man was the aggressor and outpointed the Australian. Edwards exhibited remarkable gameness and stay ing powers, but the onslaughts of the negro were too much for him.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
The President Infornea

Thomasville, Ga., March 16.-The news re- ceived by the Associated Press that the Queen Regent of Spain would sign the peace treaty ratification was telephoned promptly to the president. The president was much gratifed at the fact that this last step necessary to the end of hostile re- lations with Spain was assured, though never doubting such would be the outcome Arrangements for exchange of notifications and payment of the twenty million dollars yet must be made, but no action by the president will be needed before he returns to Washington. It is likely that on Friday night the president will start to Jekyl Is- land for a day or two
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Objects to Spanish Emigrants

Mexico City, March 16.-El Continente Americana, the organ of the Cuban resi- dents here, strongly oppose allowing Span- ish troops discharged from the army In Cuba to come to Mexico as colonists and says 1t is dishonorable and undignineo conversion of Mexico into lair of bandits disguised as colonists It calls the Span- iards the "Chinese of Europe" and says they will make Mexico the focus of infec- ton for free Americans.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Negotiations at a standstiII

London, March 16.-The Shanghai corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says:
 '"The preposterous demands of the Chin csc have brought the negotiations for the extension of the cosmopolitan settlement to a deadlock, and the British and Ameri- can associations, which met jointly today to advocate united action by the two gov ernments, adopted resolutions of the most vigorous character, which will be trans mitted to London and Washington.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Resolution Against Expansion

Austin, Texas, March 16.-There was a concurrent resolution introduced in the sen- ate and made special order for next Mon day setting forth that colonial policy was against the principles of a republic, and hence "be it resolved that the United States recognize the independence of the Philippines and withdraw the armed force from there at once." The discussion of the resolution Monday will be attended with much interest.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Detective Kills Two Men

St. Louis, March 16-In fight over can- didates tonight at Grand avenue and Nat ural Bridge road Bud Price negro, and Edward Osterhide were shot and almost instantly killed. It Is alleged that ex-De- tective Jack Williams did the shooting. The fight took place in front of saloon and number of shots were fired into the crowd that collected. Price and Osterhids were the only persons htt
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Hanged for Wife M urder

Houston, Tex. March 16.-Caesar Harris. a negro. was hanged at Angleton today for wife murder. Harris was cool and had nothing to say on the gailows. Harris was maddened by taunts of the woman. whom he e'kjrged with infidelity, which charge was not denied by the woman, and he shot and killkd her.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Dn.I in LA Texas Town

Houston, Texas, March 16.-A special from Columbus, Texas, says A deputy sheriff was engaged in an altercation with a man named Scott today, when Scott re- marked that if he had a gun he would fight. Ex-Sheriff Reese oered him re- volver and the shooting began. Reese was killed at the first fire. Charles Boeme. by stander, was also killed and a small boy named Williams badly injured. The trouble had been expected for some time.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
Petition iu Bankruptcy

Washington, March 16-Charies Baum. who formerly conducted department store here, today filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy, Liabilities $40; assets $2oo
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
THE QUEEN WILL
 RATIFY TREATY Document Will be Signed in
 Madrid Today. THE PRESIDENT NOTIFIED Mckinley Gratifed That the Last Step Necessary to End Hostile Re-
 lations With Spain Is
 About to be Taken.
THE PRESIDENT NOTIFIED

Madrid, March IT, a. m.-The Queen Re- gent will sign the ratification of the peace treaty today.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17

will make your nice Spring Suit for s26'
 L. ROGAN & co.
The age-herald., 1899-03-17
The Citizens Aroused

Continued On Second Page).
The age-herald., 1899-03-17

FAIR; LIGHT TO FRESH EAsrERLY WINDS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-14

the t1oWery kingdom. the rose. and
mauy other choice and rare blossoms
were there, and wasted not "their
sweetness upon the desert air. but
Upon the members of the Cham!nade
Musical Club and the gay scene of
reVerly around. Nor were the flow
ers alone. A most dainty and in
wiling repast had been prepared, and
10 which the young ladies' and gen
tiemen now turned their attention.
a feast OF reason and flow of soul"
seasoning the same the while. Next
short business session was held,
1t was decided that only one more
meeting OF the club would be held
before adjourning for the summer.
and this meeting to be with Mrs. w.
ID. Hearn, at her elegant home on
West Fifth avenue, on WEDNESDAYS
evening. May a. The participants
in Thursday evenings entertain
ment were: Misses Reba Dewoody,
Ola Hunter. Mamie Mann, Mary
Gillespie, Joe Smith. Nina Smart.
Willie Smart and Mrs. Maud Stanley.
Messrs. X. b. Davies, Finley Haden,
+. Nj. Roane, S. S. Dixon, G. S,
Valiant, Prof. G. c. OgeIvie, Prof. M.
d, Mcneil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-14

HHAMINADE MUSIC CLUB
~ Among the high-class social or,
CARNATIONS of the city is the Chami-
made Music Club. Il is the only
strictly musical organization OF a
social nature in the city, and it's
members comprise some OF the lead
Ing young ladies and young gentle
men of Pine Bluff society. This club
meets once every fortnight at one of
the members homes, and a highly
enjoyable time is the result. The
last meeting OF the club was on
Thursday evening last, when the
members We're entertained Ly Miss
Willie Smart, at her mothers home
on West Fourth avenue. This is a
most excellent organization, and the
character OF the music INDUCED in
on the occasions of its meetings are
elevating, interesting and inspiring.
Upon leaving an entertainment by
this club each member feels that he
or she has been greatly benefited
inspired to higher and nobler lif e.
For what is more conducive to this
end than the sweet strains OF music
music that not only hath its
charms the savage breast tosoOthe, .
but which is enlightening and causes
it'd bearers to be imbued with a de-
sire for these things in life which are
high, and pure, and noble in pur-
pose. At the meeting referred to a
most delightful program was rem
dered as follows:
Vocal solo-Mr. Finley Haden.
Instrumental solo-Prof. NJ. d.
Mcneil.
Vocal solo-Prof. G. C. Ogelvie.
Recitation-Miss Reba Dewoody.
Vocal solo-Mrs. Maud Stanley.
Vocal duet-Miss Joe Smith and
Mr.. X. B. Davies.
v hen the above program had
been rendered, different members oil
the club were called upon and many
entertaining and inspiring selections
were added by them as a supple
ment, aud which furnished no small
degree OF pleasure to one and all
present. The music over, and the
heart and literary senses satiatee to
a fullness for the time being, it was
tho sAsd rightly too, necessary
g ther part Of mans
~ sgpcted ana tony,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-14

unison with the gently moving
breezes and the song of feathered
warblels in leafq bowers ensconced,
set out upon their journey. This oc-
casion was in honor of Miss Phoebe
Miers, of Chicago, aud Miss innie
Winklen, of Memphis, who were
guests OF friends in the city. Each
member of the party was armed
with fishing tackle and other neces-
saries in the way of lunches. sweet
meats, taffy on The side, ETC., and
was amply prepared for having Just
such time as we read about in
some peoples spelling books; and
this they undoubtedly had, for re-
turn was not made until evening
had cast her heightened shadows
atwhart hill and dale and night was
throwing out the lines that draw
her sable curtains round. Once up on
the scene of their destination, the
young people proceeded to inveigle
the less wary of the fnny tribe, to
stroll, paired IN twOs, in shaded
hooks and by the LAYING waters
side, such places as where so oft, in
times agone, rOmances sweet wild
and wierd" have been born. to live
on through the ages In Blossoms hu-
man." 1t was during one of these
stroIls that, it Is said, a gallant
knighte of his ladye's escort" paused
and with voice musical in its trem-
or, said: Fair lady, leisurely pull
your eyes toget Their and look straight
out before on; a broad, calm sheet
of water, framed with a network OF
shadow-here portrayal of lean
Ing bush standing near the waters
edge, there a towering cypress a lit
tie way back, beyond these a turfy
clump of grass and weed the sky
mirrOwed III the limpid depths far
below, With a small patch of cloud
here and there to break thu too
smoothly reflected blue, and rest the
ness thereon; around the bend, al
most out of sight, where the rocks
are gray and t he shore is Steep anG
where the shadows are heavy the
whole day through. and where the
curren tless waters are dead and
still, lazily rocking to the noiseless
play of frolicksome bleezes, an old
canoe; the CLINT of the sunshine upon
the breast OF the wave, and farther
on, and deeper down, the sun him
self SO quietly sleeping in the crystal
depths OF watery cradle; and on
yonder's pebble-lined shore'-At
this juncture the young lady inno-
Gently inquired, Who's your author
90, for a moment the
So lost ia meditation
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-14

Gen. r. NJ. Knox has written from
Charleston. where he, has been at
tending the Confederate reunion,
that he and Mr.. j. J. Trulock viii
go from there to c ba, where they
will spend short lille.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-14

Mr. E. Walter Nordman, our hus-
Ting shop reporter, has beey confin-
ed to his home the past week with
sprained arm, and In consequence
our shop notes are scarce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-14

Drs. A. W. Troupe, J. P. Runyan
and j. w. Scales are home from Lit
tie Rock, where they attended the
State Medical Association.