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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-01
ARRESTED FOR INCENDIARIsM.
italian Found in His store When
the Fire Was started.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
ROSSLAND. y. G., April 3o.-Tony Soc
comorman, an Italian who runs small
fruit and grocery store, was arrested this
morning on a charge of setting fire to the
building he occupied. owned by Murchi-
son & Mcdonald. Officer Raymer discov-
ed, and after distinguishing it found the
Italian in his store. The situation was
such that no other man could have started
It and gotten away without being seen by
Raymer.
A quantity OF excelsior had been soaked
with coal oil and placed under the corner
OF the building. and coal oil had been
thrown on the walls half way up. The
mans stock was worth about $50 and was
insured for $500. He had been trying to
sell out for two months
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-01
TACOMA FUNDING BONDS.
Negotiations Between Warrant
Holders and Bond bidders Not
Yet Completed.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA, April g-Negotiations be-
tween the city OF Tacoma and Seymour
Bros, OF New York, for the issue OF ST.
10000 Of funding bonds to take up the
old city warrants of the issue of lSa2-lSe4
which were in litigation for several years,
are still pending. although today is the
last day, under the order of the court,
before the decree becomes operative which
requires the treasurer to pay out all
moneys on hand in redemption of these
old warrants in the order of their issue.
No warrants will be presented for pay
ment tomorrow, however, as all the old
warrants are held by Eastern parties who
which they are to take 5 per cent. twen-
ty-year bonds in exchange for their war
rants.
When the bonds were advertised for
sale. several months ago, Seymour Bros.
OF New York, were the only bidders,
though several other financial institutions
Were represented 1t was hoped by the
administration at that time to secure bid
as low as Az. or possibly T. per cent, but
5 per cent. was the only BID MADE. Since
that time numerous delays have occurred
in the settlement of the matter. and the
court. upon stipulation of the parties. has
twice extended the time to give an op-
portunity for settlement
The bonds will be taken by Seymour
Bros. who have arrangements made with
the warrant holders to accept bonds for
warrants, and 1t is the closing up with
certain or tne warrant holders that has
caused the delay.
City Treasurer Cole has on hand $780,
600. which is to be applied to taking W
some of the Oldest warrants and Ii is
this money which the city officials are
most anxious to get rid of, as 1t now
idle, while interest is pling up on the
warrants at 10 and per cent.
The funding committee, composed OF
Mayor Campbell. Treasurer Cole Control
Ter Lister and r. Il. Smith, chairman of
the finance committee of the city council.
were in session all day with Judge Rey-
nolds. city attorney. and this evening re-
ceived telegram from New York stating
that certain minor details vet to be ar
ranged would require two or three weeks
further time.
Menantime a second offer was made for
the bonds, on slightly lower terms, which
some members of the commission favored
accepting, but 1t was finally agreed that.
as the present negotiations had proceeded
so far, 1t would not be worth while to
make any different Arrangement
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-01
OLYMPIA HAS SUNDAY SERVICE.
Northern Pacific VIII Run Its sched-
ule Every Day.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteiligencer
OLYMPIA. April a0.--After all the rumors
that have prevailed Olympia is 70 have
the benefit OF Sunday train service over
the Northern Pacific. although the new
time card going into effect today foes not
provide for II. Yesterday afternoon. v lille
Assistant Superintendent Person was In
this city, a telegram was received from
the company's headquarters announcing
that special Sunday train service, 10 run
on the weekday schedule, would be run
over the Tacoma-Olympia branch.
This Information was gladly received in
this city. as Olympia has been great
sufferer in a business way from being shut
ont of the Sunday train service Trains
now arrive in Olympia. from Tacoma at
5:35 d. m. and leave at II 80 D. ~. The
schedule on the Port Townsend Southern,
TO connect with the Northern 2aciacs
main line, at Tacoma, has been changed 70
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SHUTDOWN OF LOGGING CAMPS.
Large Number of Men to He Idle six
Weeks.

Special Dispatch to the Observation-Disclosures
TACOMA, April 30--F'ormer State Sem
ator w. II. Kneeland was here today. en-
route from Seattle to his home in Shell
ton. He is manager OF one of the largest
iogglng companies IN the southwestern
part OF the state, and is in thorough ar
cord with the decision of the I.oggers'
Association to shut down the camps for
six weeks: commencing June /.
This will necessitate the closing of on
erations of the Shelton a Southwestern
railroad. operated by Mr.. Kneeland's COM
pany, for the same period. He estimates
that about $50 men VIII be temporarily
Idle during the shutdown. This will have
some effect on Fourth OF July celebra-
tons In Western Washington, as the log
gers have always made X a practice to
attend these demonstrations and spend
their money freely
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SCHOOLS CLOSING ExERCrsEs.
COsmopslis Teachers, Patrons and
Pupils Pleased with Success.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
COSMOPOIIS.. April 3o.-Prof. ". NJ.
Brock, Principal Of Cosmopolis public
school. the three other teachers and the
members Of the school board as well as
the members Of the community in general,
have reason to be gratified. because # the
successful closing exercises of the school,
held in comopolis city hall the evening OF
Friday, April q.
Tn feature of the evening most hiyhly
appreciated was the splendid address made
by Prof A. b. Coffey. OF the state uni
versity. County School Superintendent Nc
Killip ap made some fitting remarks in
presenting diplomas. Prof. Brock well
coined TIE largest audience ever gathered
In the hail. his words. though few, being
well chaen. Director w. II. Bellies was
chairmsn Of the evening.
The sale quartette. consisting Of Mr..
w. r. Nacfarlane. Mr.. ID. r. Spiegle, Mr..
r. A. Whitney and Mr. A. @. Wellington.
were ecored time and again and It was
with ifculty that the rendering of the
programme was continued.
Eachsraduate and each pupil participant
ing reformed well their part without an
error.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-01

Special Dispatch TO the Observation-Disclosures.
ROSSLAND. B. c., April 30-Premier
Martin and Smith Curtis, minister of
mines, addressed large meeting this
evening. Martin said il returned to power
he would re-enact laws against Chinese
and Japanese labor offer as the Domin-
ion government disallowed them and bring
on conflict similar to that pursued in
Manitoba regarding competing railroads,
wherein the Dominion government finally
Welded.
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Special Dispatch to the observation-disclosures
TACOMA, April 30-Col j. j. Anderson
was today appointed deputy city treasurer
by Frank Il. Cole. treasurer, to succeed
II. A. Ketner, who was rendered the place
but concluded II would be too combining
for him. as he is not in robust health. and
prefers outside work. Col Anderson is
a prominent Demoe rat and was formerly
chairman of the county central commit
toe
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Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteiligencer
TACOMA. April 30--R. @. Roberts. n
New York commercial traveller died last
night Mt the Fannie Paddock hospital. OF
a kidney disease. aged 81. He had been
III only a few days. Early last week he
was engaged in making sales 20 local
firms. as usual. Friday he became SER
ously Ill and was removed from the Hotel
Tacoma TO the hospital His family In
New York has been notified.
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Large Dry Kiln Burned.

MAESv1LI.E, April 30.--The large dry
kiln . the shingle mill OF the Smith
Manufacturing Company burned early this
mornix. Two million shingles were in
the KIN at the time OF the fire, and were
destroed. The loss on the building and
conter In over 1900. about half covered
by ifNrance.
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Work Begun ON Warehouse.

Special Dispatch to the Observation-Disclosures.
TACOMA, April 3o-Work was commen-
ced today on the foundations for the three
new wheat warehouses to be erected by
the Northern Pacific. Piles will be driven
through the flled-in land as a footing for
brick walls and heavy planked floors will
he lad. Contrary to past custom the
work will not be done by contract but by
the construction forces of this division
under the direction of Division Engineer
Bihler.
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TAKE
HESPER|IE SARSAPAR|uA
WITH red Glover
For Your Spring Tonic.

ify, ALTHOUGH Gen. Merriam said he had
not asked Re governor to assume respon-
sibility for anything the military COM
mander OF The troops had done.
Gen. Merriam completed his testimony
during the afternoon and was excused.
sulxer wishss to Get I'm kilograms.
Mr.. suIzer Il this point sought to intro
duce two tepgrams just received, one al
leging thai Patrick J. Murphy was arrest
Ell In the rpeur d'Aiene region last night
for exnres Ding criticism on tho course OF
the investieafion, the other from Edward
Boyce nresIient of the Western Fedora
ton OF Miners denying the statements OF
Gov. SteuuenbetR as to Boyce's connec-
ton with the blowing UP OF the Bunker
Mr.. suizer asked that Boyce and MUIR
ply be subpoenaed
There vas an energetic opposition
against this except In the usual way of
executive sessions. and 1t went over.
No Harshness by the Troops.
Capt. Frank Edwards began his testi-
nony during the day. He was in COM
mand of the troops guarding the prison.
ers, and his evidence was as to the care
shown the men. He also made a general
denial of the charges OF harshness made
against the troops.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-01
Estimated Klondike Outpus.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inrelligencer
VICTORIA, April 30-Dawson advices to
April IL give sls,o00o00 as a minimum APP
proximate of the cleanup for the Klon-
dixie district this spring. great part
Of the washing Is being done with rock
ers, in consequence of the failure of the
water supply for sluicing.
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Speech Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
ley. sployed at the Lucia Mil Company.
fell fm a log boom in the river this aft
erno0 and was drowned. The body was
received In an hour. He was 10 years of
age ID had commenced work only half an
hour kfore the accident
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Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer
TACOMA. April 9o.--It Is announced to-
day that the Northern Pacific VIII run a
Sunday train from Tacoma to Olympia
and Grays harbor, as requested by the
merchants and commercial bodies OF
those cities.
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conform to the latters schedule and the
train now leaves Olympia at 2:15 p. m.
returning at 7:D p. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
Hemn.tcnd Hnpnen,ngs.

Hampstead Texas, January S-Mr 8.
Robinson has closed a deal for the build
ing adjoining his, which has besn occupied
as saloon by Gus Wilde. and will enlarge
his business.
The Hampstead Herald has moved into
more central and convenient quarters next
10 the postoffics,
The restaurant conducted by b. r. Gleas-
tine has been closed
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. schmitt, a
bouncing boy.
The Plckert Sisters and their company
of comedians are booked for Friday and
Saturday nights at Firemens hall.
State Rangers W. S. Wright and C, l..
Rogers who have been stationed here
during the holidays. have been recalled TO
their old quarters at Cotulla.
Local amateurs are making arrange
ments to present Little Ruby" a three
act comedy, the last OF the month.
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August G. Dietze saloonkeeper OF Cuero.
The total liabilities are placed at sl943. 15
with assets at $S7255. Hugo d Schmeltxer
OF san Antonio arc creditors in the sum
OF $3.50.
ORSICANA,--County Health officer
William Pannell reports that there are
now Ave cases Of smallpox In the Ross
family OF negroes several miles southeast
from the town OF Kcreus but that he was
satisfied that he would be able to confns
the pest to that family.
FORT WoRTH.--In the bankruptcy di-
vision OF the United States court A. Booth
sr.. filed his application to be sdIudged a
bankrupt, His petition reoites that he is
a farmer by occupation and resides az
Rio Vista. johnson county. His liabilities
are placed at sl2io.12 ana his assets at
sl725 all exempt.
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BeIIviIIe news Item-.

Beeville. Texas. January 3.--The South
western Telegraph and Telephone com
pany is placing poles along the various
streets and stringing wires thereon for
the extension OF its local telephone ser
vice. Mr.. Emil Harigel the oompany's
agent at this place, says that he has list
OF about thirty patrons and expects to add
many more in the near future.
wedding In Hebrew society took place
here today at the residence OF Mr.. A.
Wolf at 1880 o'clock Mr. Julius II.
Katz. a merchant Of Krebs. l. T., and
Miss Henrietta Harris, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. M. Harris, OF this place, were
the contracting parties. Rabbi Henry.
Cohen OF Galveston officiating.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
NEWS NOTES FROM ANGLETON
eALLAHER MURDER CASE rs SER
FOR JANUARY 20.
Much interest DcveIcpins In Rice
Farmins-Cane Crop Pays Whom
Converted Into syrup.

Ansletcn. Texas, January s.--The case
OF the State VS.. Virgil Gallaher, charged
with the murder OF his mother at CAL
weston. and brought TO this county on a
change OF venue. has boon set for Mon
day. January 90. and a special venire ia
sued for ninety men.
After strong charge the grand and
morning Both juries are made up from
among the very best citizens Of the eoun-
ty. 1t is a common remark that the juries
have improved during the past few years.
One OF the reasons given for this is that
It is almost impossible to get excused at
ter being subpoenaed. Judge Thompson Is
so strict in this matter that but few, and
only those who have the very best of rea-
sons. ask TO bs excused from jury service.
After the juries were impanoled the
docket was sounded and most OF the cases
set for trial.
Interest in the rice industry Is rapidly
increasing in this section. Jerome Her.
bert, rice farmer from Fcnton, La. ar
rived last week and has already arranged
to plant 100 acres ia rice this year He
will return at once TO his home and ar
ieiec 10 out uiS tSaihS auu
implements,
j. G. Smith, prominent merchant and
planter of Brazoria, who Is attending
court. says that he had quite cane neld
this year which he converted into syrup,
which sold readily at SIS per barrel. The
crop averaged from eight to twelve bar
rels per acre, which yielded more than
converting the cane into sugar A part
Of his crop was sold for $50 per acre In
the field MIR. Smith says there is no dan
ger Of overstocking the market with
syrup. as the modern sugar factories do
not mako syrup. The manufacture OF
syrup would seem to be most inviting
held for farmers.
j. NJ. Moore, cashier of the bank OF An
gleton. has very fine tomato patch IN
the rear OF his bank. from which he Is
picking ripe tomatoes every day.
Miss Carrie LeRibeus. sister OF District
Clerk Frank LeRibeus, died at her home
In Brazoria yesterday morning after a
short illness. She was JIG years old and
one of the most popular young ladies in
the county
Owing TO the probable scarcity OF ncld
labor. II Is probable that a large amount
OF rich Oyster creek In Brazos bottom
land will not be cultivated this year. Since
the food hundreds of the negro laborers
have left the county and will not likely
return. Coed thrifty white farmers, with
good teams would do well to como to this
section from the thickly populated dis
tricts OF North and Central Texas.
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-
COTTON MILL At ROCkDALE.
Half the Capital Has Already Been
Subscribed

Rockdale Texas, January 4.-Pursuant
to published notice, a meeting was held
today at the city hall for the purpose OF
organizing company to erect cotton
mill here. Judge J. s. Perry was elected
chairman OF the meeting, ]. E. Longmoor
secretary. The purpose is an investment
OF $4,000 in the enterprise. Judge Perry
n. II. Hicks. z. NJ. Scarborough. 3. Loe-
wenstein aud others spoke in favor of the
movement and on motion Of Mr.. Hicks the
chairman wa authorized to appoint an ex-
ecutive committee OF five to complete the
work without further meetings. Scar.
brough & Hicks then headed the subscrlp-
ton with $4,000 and nearly one-half OF
the sum desired was subscribed at once.
The mill will be built
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-05
A Sudden Death.

Paris, Texas. January News has
been received here OF the sudden death OF
Mrs. G. 7. Holden. near Hunt Ferry
twenty miles north OF here. last night,
While the other members OF the family
were at supper she was in another room
with her 3months-old baby in her lap.
The baby began crying and continued TO
cry and those at supper not hearing the
mother making an effort to appesse the
baby, went into the room 10 see what was
the matter. She was found with he head
thrown back and was dead. She had TO
all appearances been as well as she ever
was up to the last minute. Supposed 10 be
heart trouble.
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Texan Hurt az Lake Charles.

Greenville. Texas, January 4.--Engineer
J. c. Mcconnell OF the sherman. shreye-
port and Southern received telegram
early last evening conveying the DISTRESS
ing information that bis son, Joe Mccon-
nell, had been run over by train at Lake
Charles La. and seriously, perhaps ia
tally. injured.
Joe has been rui ming as messenger for
the Weils-Fargo express between De-
Quincy and Lake Charles and was out bug
gy riding with q friend al the latter place.
The street lay parallel with the railroad
track, on which a train was passing as
they drove that way. The horse became
unmanageable and ran directly in front OF
the engine. The boys were thrown out and
the wheels passed over one OF Joe's feet
and he was injured In ths side and back,
how badly could not be told from the M
ger details OF the accident received by MIR.
Mcconnell
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ITEMS FROM THE ISLAND CITY
EIGHTEEN FEET OF WATER AT
MOUTH OF THE BRAzos.
Annual Meeting of the Humane So
ciety--sIcetine of the Ikelheimer
Creditors Has Been Called.

Galveston, Texas. January THE ensi-
neer's report OF the depth OF water at the
mouth of the Brazos shows eighteen feet
from the Gulf to the end Of the jetties
This means that boats drawing eighteen
feet can now get into Quintana at mean
low tide. The greatest depth heretofore
recorded was fifteen feet and the measure
ments recently taken was big surprise
the engineering department. Captain
Richie says that the recent food in the
BRACES was the factor 10 cutting out the
bar and he is Of the opinion that 1t will
be permanent
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HUMANE SOCIETY.

The annual meeting OF the Humane go
ciety took place today at noon at the
rooms OF the chamber OF commerce. Those
present were Or. ]. W. Sampson. vice pres
ident; A. Bertrand Wood. secretary. and
DR.. Fred ]. Burkey. inspector. and several
others.
The secretary's report shows the So
ciety to have membership OF liz active
members.
The treasurer's report showed receipts
during the year OF s216 and expenditures
OF s20S, leaving a balance on hand Of SIS;
but an outstanding Indebtedness of $3.50
leaves the society in arrears S237. which
deficit the society has no means to cover.
The inspectors report shows that l6i
complaints had been investigated; 1877 AMI
mails had been taken from work; 10 anil
mails had been humanely destroyed; %
arrests had been made for cruelty to ami
mails, and 2S5 reprimands had been admin
istered.
The thanks OF the society we're rendered
Marsene Johnson for the able and efficient
manner In which he had prosecuted all
cases brought by the society in the courts
The following officers were chosen for
tho ensuing term: DR.. l., s. Downs, presl-
dent; Or. j. w. Sampson. vice president
johnson & Johnson, attorneys; f. j.
Burkey, inspector; A. D. Wood. secretary
aud treasurer, and e. d. Beall. G. II
Hughes, a. Il. Bush, g. H. Nichols ant
G. H. McMaster, executive board.
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CONDEMNED MuRDERERs.
The Death Watch Set ON Mexicans
at lei PasO.

Ell Paso. Texas. January 4. The death
watch was set tonight on Antonio Flores
and Geronimo PARA, who are condemned
to die on the gallows at O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon Both men slept well
last night and received religious consola-
tion this morning. PARA Is a Catholic
and confessed TO a Catholic priest, while
Flores. who is Methodist, was visited by
Methodist minister. The sherlfi has is
sued about fifty passes to persons TO witt
ness the hanging Sheriff Boone himself
will work the lever that throws the trap.
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inundated directly with Or Blunt at Aus
tin, by whose direction the case viii be
isolated for eighteen days at the expense
of the county.
Tn, annual election for corporation Off
cials was held on Monday, January l. and
resulted in the election OF John Phillips,
Sr., mayor. and Messrs. W. L. Gray, w. J.
Frederick, DR.. J. s. Davidson, w. T.
Keer H. Dittert. r. Koy. B. F. Davis and
j. Wat Hill aldermen.
School reopened for the winter term
January 2.
Farmers are bestirring themselves with
unusual preparations for the next crop,
not neglecting the usual hog killing dur
ing this spell Of clear, cold weather.
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cIty cd Fort worth sued.

Fort Worm. Texas, January Suit
was today instituted in the United States
court against the city Of Fort worth by
holders OF interest coupons. the interest
on which default was made some time
ago. The suit was brought by Dean Sage
and William II. Sage OF Albany, N. ",
who hold eighty-two interest coupons on
general street. sewer building and I'M
provement bonds to the amount OF over
$1,000
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rifth SUNDAY Meeting.

Kyle, Texss. January 2.-The 1fth Sum
day meeting OF the San Marcos Baptist
association met with Kyle Baptist church
on Friday before; visiting ministers in
attendance; Rev, Myzzeal Msrtindale.
Rev. Milan, Buda Rev. Bugley. Lytton
Springs; Rev. Taylor, Waco; Rev. Co.
thea. San Marcos; Rev. J. D. Stringer.
Buda; Prof NJ. c. MCGEE San Marcos.
The discussions were sprlghtly and enter
tanning The next meeting will be with
Lytton Spring Baptist church. fifA Sun
day in April.