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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

The only time the average man is
glad to take a back seat is when he
goes to church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

Oldboy-'Do you remember wher
girls used to wear hoops?" Wigwag-
Yes; they looked like barrels"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

The first thing a young doctor does
is to invent a specific for cancer, and
his next move is to invent a specific for
consumption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

TFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
| man of nerve-the dentist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

A man has good luck enough when
| his daughters marry if he doesn't have
to send out relief expeditions to them
every few months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

1t can usually be said with safety to
any woman, whose favor is sought,
that she has too much ambition and
energy for her strength.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

Is it worse to do things without
thinking than it is to think without
doing things?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-17

Hoax-"He speaks broken English
doesn't hep Joax-ssWhy, his famil,
has lived here for generations" Hoax
well, he has a frightful impeachment il
his speech
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
wOMEN,s CLUBS IN SESSION.
Important Changes of the COnstitu-
ton Are Probable.

Special Dispatch to the Post-lntelligencer:
NORTH YAKIMA. May S.-The first
session OF the State Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs opened this morning in the
Methodist church. Nearly every club OF
the state was represented. Several moro
delegates are expected tonight. and tho
number will thus he increased to 100.
Mrs Kate Turner Holmes, OF Seattle.
president of the federation, presided over
the meeting,
The morning session was devoted en-
tirely to reports of officers and commit
tees In the afternoon papers were read
by Mrs. w. Sharkey, Mrs. Cox, Mrs.
Pevice Mrs. Ashenfelder, Mrs. Kellogg.
Mrs +. c. Coe and Mrs. w. l.. Adams. To-
night a reception WAS given at the Com
merciel Club rooms to officers. delee ates
and visitors. at which 800 ladies and gen.
tlemen were present.
The important business to come before
the convention yet consists mainly of pro-
posed amendments 10 the constitution
one amendment which IS discussed pro-
vides for some changes In the official
directory, and IL that is adopted there Will
be an election at this meeting, certain
officers retiring while others will hold
over until the next convention. Another
amendment proposed provides for biennial
Instead OF annual meetings. This propo-
sitlon had failed to carry in each Of the
last two conventions. but Its friends say
the club women are now satisfied to hold
federal meeting less frequently.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30

leading members of the Tacoma bar. He
first became prominent as a member of the
constitutional convention. Very soon after
that his ability as an organizer was
brought into prominence and he was made
chairman of the Republican state central
of 1892.
At that time this was a most uncom-
iortable position on account of the HOSTILE
" to Gov. McGraw stirred up here by a
local paper and several prominent men,
bers OF the party in this county. Mr. Sui
ivan came through the fight with flying
colorS and became for the time one OF the
most prominent political leaders in the
state AT every convention, whether coun-
ty or state. his ability to- make combina-
tons gave him a wide influence. This cul-
minated in his own nomination for gov
ernor in 1896 and his defeat by the allied
fusion forces. Since that time Mr.. Sullivan
has devoted himself exclusively to the
practice Of law, which work he will con-
tinue at Nome
Col. Doolittle also leaves for Nome this
week. He has returned only recently from
New York where he has been handling var
tous mining enterprises since he retired
from congress three years ago.
1t Is a coincidence that these two law
yers. now sailing north to make their for
tunes anew, both came here about the
same time from Whitman county when the
Tacoma boom was at its height.
Judge w. II. Pritchard. former superior
judge, and city attorney during the Nick
ems administration, also goes to Nome this
week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
WORK on SEWER CONTRACTS.
Heginning Made In Everett-Estt.
mates of the Cost.

Special Dispatch 70 the post-Intelligencer.
EVERETT. May p Work on the sewer
system was commenced today. The sur
veyors. under @. y Miller. have staked
out the work Of the contractors on Thir-
second street The estimates OF En-
gtneer Miller % the total cost Of the
sewer including contracts already Jet.
are. For construction. N9i70. pipe, si2, i4s;
cement 1852. castings. 81. IS. brick. estl-
mated 81 80. metal pipe. estimated. 81. 20.
drawing. &. no. contingencies. A.tsS.
Councilman Boyer suggested 10 the
members Of the council at the last meet
ing that as the estimate for draying was
quite a large sum, IL would he well for
the city 10 purchase a team for that pGr-
pose and after the work was done turn
The team over 20 the IRE department.
which suggestion will undoubtedly ~ car
rirt out An ordinance was adopted max
Ing she city treasurer's bond 81. 40 James
u Moody was appointed inspector of sew
Z~igler Vas appointed inspe, tor II ma
terial az the same salary. and J. =. Fox
was chosen pouudmasier at $40 per
month.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
WANTS A SPECIAL ATTORNEY.
Pierce County Treasurer Asks for
One In \. y. Taxes Cases.

Special Dispatch TO the Post fntelligCncer
TACOMA, May 2q-Stephen Judson.
county treasurer. today filed petition
In the United States court asking Judge
Hanford TO allow him to employ a special
attorney to represent the county in the
suit now pending brought by the North
ern Pacific railway against the county to
restrain the collection of taxes due from
the railroad.
In his petition Mr. Judson says that
such employment becomes necessary. Tor
the reason that the board Of county com
mtssioners on Saturday last passed
resolution delegatiug to the county at
toruev their authority I'm the matter. and
providing that he might settle the suit
pending by the receipt Of not less than
81 40 In full satisfaction 81 the taxes,
which amount TO si2S 90. for the years
ISq--S-s This proposed rebate and
compromise. he alleges. was made under
the advice and consent 81 the county at
tsrurv. which settlement and rebate he
saws would be q great wrong and injustice
e. the people,
on tho passage Of the resolution for set
Element Saturday last Commissioner Dow
first attempted 10 secure the passage OF
a resolution To- employ special counsel 70
contest the railroad compaDv's suit. but
when his motion was defeated he voted
10 accent the compromise. stating that 1t
was the only thing left TO DO.
The railroad company, on the other
hand claims that the assessment IS eX-
cessive and Illegal and that il has set
tl,d in nearly all the other coun-
lis in the state on practically similar
terms 10 those proposed IN this county.
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CHANGES HANDS ONCE MORE.
-.~cwA LEDGER NOW OWNED BY
lark e. REED OF OLYMPIA.
.riy the Property Of C. J. Lord
"a Judge Gordon-Mr. Reed Will
r.tain Property and Run 1t In
,.terest of the City Of Tacoma.

,...,., Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
Srny.yMPIA, May 29.-The Tacoma Ledger
-. again changed hands. c. j. Lord OF
s.s,,Ie and Judge Gordon of this city
-. retired from the company publishing
y. Ledger and Mark f. Reed. manager
ne CAPITAL National bank Of Olympia.
oo.c.eds them In control of the Ledger
s.ock The transfer was made today. The
80, amount OF Mr. Reeds holdings and
~ character of the transaction cannot
Ne obtained.
concerning the matter, Mr.. Reed said
4 : Post-Intelligencer correspondent this
.sernoon: IT have secured from c. ].
Snrd and Judge Gordon the controlling in
ssrest in the Tacoma Ledger. AS under
sand II the paper was originally pur-
shssed BY them as an Investment, but
nav have become separated in residence
"a both have passed to the management
4 larger interests than they were en-
sssed in at this place. The matter pre-
ssa,ted itself in so favorable a light that I
concluded TO take their interests. The
surchase Is for an investment and with
he expectation of retaining the property.
The business at present Is paying a
satisfactory interest upon the amount OF
the investment and the management of
me paper so far as / can now see is
satisfactory and for the present at least
there will be no change. / should like IL
distinctly understood that although my
seif resident Of Olympia, l have put my
money into the paper as Tacoma insti-
tuition and 1t will always be in the future,
IL IN the past, thoroughly alive to the in
terests OF that city"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
PIONEER WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs. Sarah y. Fry Was One of the
Firat Settlera of Orcaa.

Special Dispatch to the Post Intelligencer.
EAST SOUND, May 29.-Mrs. Sarah J.
Fry, wife OF John n. Fry, of East Sound.
died at her home here on Thursday
morning. the funeral taking place today.
Mrs. Fry was one of the pioneers OF
Orcas. coming. with Mr.. Fry. to the ISL
and from Oswego county, New York. In
November. 1878. Mr.. Fry homesteadcd
tract at the head OF East Sound on part
Of which lie still lives. Mrs. Fry is sur
Vivcd by her husband. and seven children.
Mrs Ernest Won Gohron. OF Seattle; Mrs.
Gus Bettman of Vancouver h. G.. Mr..
William Fry, of Cariboo. II. c.; Mrs.
Thomas I.avel. Of Olga: Mrs. Joseph Dyer
and Mr. James II. Fry. OF East Sound.
and an invalid daughter. residing at the
East Sound home.
Mrs Fry was known and respected
through the entire community. where her
Kindness and helpfulness made her many
friends.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
NEWSPAPER MAN ~ TROUBLE
Arrested for Issuing Checks ON
Vnuks where He und M Funds

SPOKANE, May 29.-S. g. Herrin. "a
prominent newspaperman and politician.
was arrested today nv the police on "A
letter received from Portland. Later he
pus.
He was arrested here few days ago on
complaint of Thomas Guinean proprie-
tor of the Grand hotel. lie paid a board
bill there with a check on n Moscow.
Idaho, bank. and the check went TO pro-
test on promising 60 make good the
check he was released. He says that to-
days arrest was based on a debt long
owing to Henry Reed. exchange editor
of the Oregonian.
Herrin was n member of the first Wash
fngton state legislature. and member Of
the judiciary committee. He was prom
inent candidate for the spcakership, aud
was acting speaker when the state came
into the Union. Later he was regent of
the state university. More recently he
has been editing paper at Moscow.
Idaho
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
JERRY FORTAIN DEAD.
Former Grand Secretary of Order Of
Odd Fellows I'm This state Passes
Away In California

Special Dispatch to the t-Inteilieencer
TACOMA, May &C. y. Hale. grand
lows this morning received a dispatch
from California announcing the death this
morning OF Hon. Jerry Forta.n former
grand secretary Of the order In this state
Fortain was long n resident of Tacoma.
where he was foreman In Paulson's mill
and member Of the city council. In 1895 he
OF odd Fellows and removed to- Seattle,
where he lived until about "A year ago when
he was taken to California for hls health
by his daughter. Kate FOrtsin. He did not
recover his health. however. and has lain
at the point OF death for several weeks
word once having been sent out that ne
was dead.
The funeral will be held here Sunday
under Grand Lodge auspices
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Many Trnmps About ottawa.

The chief OF the detective staff for tho
province of Quebec has received instruc-
tons from the provincial government %
proceed Immediately with Il squad of his
police force to scour the country in search
of that class of light-nngered gentry,
commonly known as tramps, whose dep
relations have become of late far too
common and bold in the rural districts
between Montreal and Quebec TO be longer
disregarded. The chief will be assisted
by the city police of Montreal, a detach-
ment from that body having been ordered
to join him at once. The railway COM
panies have granted free transportation
to all constables engaged In the business
of hunting down the hoboes, who have be-
come terror to the helpless women and
children of the outlying parishes. All
tramps discovered will be at once Jailed.
and those shown to be nonresidents or
having come from across the border will
he dpport
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Mystic shriners in Tacoma.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteligencer.
TACOMA. May "a lucky band Of thir-
teen pilgrims came In over the burning
desert to the Oasis wherein stands Afifi
temple Of the Mystic Shrine. arriving there
late last evening, where they were well
coined by about 125 mobiles gathered from
the four quarters OF the country.
The pilgrims were James Boutwell, Chas.
+, Patton. James Campbell. George f.
Bradley, Frank w. Baker Miles +. Ben
ton Albert HANBACK, and David Suffer-. Of
Seattle; Maj. Rudolph G.. Ebert, surgeon
U. S. A; Charles p. Kimball, South
Prairie: William l.. Bilger. Olaf Bull and
Edward Miller of Tacoma
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
A Prosperous school Year.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post -Intells r0~er
COLFAN MAY - The public schools Of
Colfax will close on Friday after an es-
pcCiaily successful nine months term
There will ~ no graduating class this year
the superlnts udent having added another
years study to the course musical and
literary entertainment viii be given at the
opera hous, on that evening. and the
earnings Of the entertainment VII be
used for the Improvement OF the school
library large attendance is hoped FIR
and expected
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Special Dispatch TO the oSt-Intolligencer
COLFAN May ~ The fourth annual
encampment Of The Whitman County Vet
eran Association of the G 4 r.. will De
held this year In Garfield, on June g. and
s. The association ia very strong in this
been well attended and thoroughly enjoyed
by the old soldiers and their friends The
Grand Army post here Ia making extern
sive preparations FOR a httins Observance
of Memorial CAV tomorrow. The Memorial
day sermon was delivered sunday in thN
court room to an audience Of fully so
people by Rev. Collins, OF the Baptist
church
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Olympia school Election.

special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
OLYMPIA, May 29.-The school board
Of Olympia yesterday fixed upon June {
q the date for holding the annual school
election. One director, to serve three
yearS, and a clerk. to serve one year
are 10 he elected. The election will
likely BE- q quiet one this year. in marked
coatrast with last years election, which
was the most exciting ever held in Olym-
MA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Many Japs Vacciuated.

Special Dispatch to the Observation-Disclosures.
TACOMA, May 29.-Today the 1853 Japs
who came in last night on the steamship
health officer of the port. They will be
examined by the immigrant inspectors
tomorrow. About fifty Of the Japs in
the last steamer load were rejected by
Immigrant Inspector Walker and will be
deported Some were shown to be con-
tract laborers and others so badly dis
eased as to make their entrance a men,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
A Chance Of a Lifetime.

To any one interested in music unit, June voc
can buy any one Of - different makes new ct whole.
sale with payments from 81 30 per month up to 40
much YOU want 20 pay. This will give every one
who would like TO have piano an opportunity to
get one. This offer will hold good AFTER June l.
we win have to store such pianos as are noe
rented or sold al that date Among the planes left
are tho world-famous Mason & Hamn. kreii Mil
ler also such Chickering Rros, Straubes Rcyais.
etc This is opportunity for both rich and poe
and viii cost nothing TO investigate. Renovstioa
will begin Wednesday OF next week
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
TACOMA CITY AFFAIRS.
Tacoma Council Orders All Electric
Work to He stopped.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA, May 2e.-At a special meeting
OF the city council tonight all work GO
ing on under City Electrician Alden was
ordered stopped. Alden and ex-Commis-
sioner Hacker, in the last days of the out
going administration, ordered $4,000 worth
of material from the General Electric
Company in lots under $500
These orders have been countermanded
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Funeral of Nellie Reid.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA, May 29-The funeral of Nell
lie Reid. the young woman who was muir
dered by her husband. Frank Reid, last
week. was held today at Hoska's. a large
number Of the friends Of the dead woman
paying a parting tribute to her goodness
of heart. Notwithstanding her faults.
Beautiful flowers covered the casket. Her
father. j. Bernier, of Alpha. and two
brothers. attended the services The bur
ial was in the Catholic cemetery at South
Tacoma.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
WILL OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY.
Roslyn Miners to Have n Parade and
Suitable Exercises.

Special Dispatch to the Post llisencer.
ROSLYN, May 3.-The Northwestern
Improvement Company's coal mines will
be closed down in the morning TO give
their / 900 employees an opportunity to OBJ
serve Memorial day in n fitting manner.
All OF the business houses will close at
noon and remain closed until evening.
The exercises will be conducted by the
various lodges OF the city. at the city GEM
etery.
The procession will form at Unity hall
at p. m, and march to the cemetery.
j. Y. Paxton has been elected marshal of
the day. and Hon. T. M. Jones. OF Gle
Elum. orator
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30

Sanity IL Questioned.

Special Dispatch to the Observation-Disclosures.
OLYMPIA. May 2.-Joseph Venable a
marine engineer well known on the Coast.
Is held in the custody of the sheriff in
this city by order of the superior court,
pending an examination as to his san
ity. Venable was brought into the city
yesterday by a farmer, who had found
the man in the woods stripped of his
clothing.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Reduce your
flesh for the sum.
rner. You'll
be more comfort
able. Come
to us and get
advice.

banquet at Olympia hotel, on Thursday
evening next, tickets being sold at so
cents each. James Hamilton Lewis will
be on hand and he will probably be the
only Democrat from outside the county
invited. A blanket" invitation has been
issued. which Is supposed to include the
governor, as 1t Is stated the executive
Will be given no special invitation
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Prominent Olympian III.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteliigencer
OLYMPIA. May IA. A. Phillips,
formerly president Of the First National
bank and a pioneer resident OF this city
Is dangerously sick at his home here and
hopes for his recovery are slight among
his friends. Mr.. Phillips Is suffering from
typhoid pneumonia and while his physi-
clans have not given up hope his case is
regarded as serious
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
wElI.-k>ow> MEN TO GO.
Prominent Tacoma People Leave to
seek Fortunes AT Nome.

special Dispatch to he Ppst-lnte.iea ncer.
TACOMA May &s-Much interest Is felt
larally in the departure this week for
Nome Of p G. sullivan. Republican nation
III COMMITTEES man. and former candidate for
covernor and Former Congressman W. II.
poolittle. II was not until few days ago
thai Mr. sullivan decided to give I'd has
legal practice here for a season at Nome
He went to Seattle today and sails thence
on the steamship Tacoma, For twelve
yeaTs Nj. Sullivan has been enc Of the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
GORDON LEAVES FOR SPOKANE.
Former Chief Justice to Assume His
New Position at Once.

Special Dispatch to the Post
OLYMPIA. May 29.--Chief Justice Cor
don really severed his connection with
the supreme bench today when he left
the city for Spokane, to assume his new
position as assistant counsel for the
Great Northern in that city.
Judge Gordon has accepted the invita-
ton OF President Wilson, of the Ellens-
burg normal school, to make the prin-
cipal address at the commencement ex-
ercises on June 10. Mrs. Gordon and
children will remain in Olympia until
fall. when they will join the Judge at Spo-
tano.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Fishing Villages Damaged.

VICTORIA Il. c.. May 2g-Fishing for
spring salmon has commenced on northern
rivers. During the big storm last week
considerable damage was done TO Indian
and fishing villages on the west coast OF
Vancouver island.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intellgencer
OLYMPIA, May 2.-Gov. Rogers on the
request Of Judge Elliott, Of Lewis county,
has pardoned Andrew F. Thompson, who
was convicted on a charge Of assault and
sentenced to pay fine OF IS and costs
Judge Elliott has concluded from investiga-
ton that Thompson was not so guilty as he
supposed and asked executive c!emency for
him
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special Dispatch to the stint eiligencer
OLYMPIA, May 29-Gov. Rogers today
sceivei letter of inquiry from the Nun
q Pulp Company, Of Muncie. Ind. asking
NJ Information as to deposits of black
magnetic oxide in this state. This COM
pany claims II can use the substance in
large quantities for manufacturing pur-
poses and seeks for information regarding
Il from the executive.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
ROslyn Miner Buried.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteigencer
ROSLYN. May 9.-The funeral service
OF George Lisch, who was killed In coal
mine No. 2. took place here this after
noon, and was very largely attended by
friends and relatives OF the deceased. He
a. prominent member of Upuatna
Knijizica Lodge. No IS (Slavonian). the
members of which all quit work at noon
and turned out In n body to pay their
last respects to their fallen brother. The
funeral service was conducted by Father
Sweens, of Ellensburg
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-30
Trust Company Formed.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA, May @.-The Pacific Abstract,
Title and Trust Company was tncorpor-
ated here today by Jacob Furth, w. G.
Jones. f. C. Neufelder. c. II. Hyde. c. j.
Smith. w II. Remington. Il. s.. Gross
cup, Fl. s. Wooley and James Goldsmith.
The capital stock is $4,000.