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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-12
Mr.. Navin Withdraws His Deola-
ration Of War on Gamblers.
ANDY ERlsMAN IS pAc'F,ro.
He Has Come to m, Understanding
with the Members of the Green
cloth, and Mr.. Navin wiii Not
Force His Resolution to Close UP
Gambling-First Ward Councii-
man Tells why He Ended War.

The supposedly unending warfare when i,
counciisnan Thomas Navin declared upon
the gambling fraternity less tnam wv NV,
weeks ago - over; MT. Mav'n por r II came II,
the shane OF q resolution INTRODUCED ~
the city council instructing the chieI ~. OF
police to close gambii fi fe ernt Nobody
heard il, but II was evidently enective;
for MI. Navin admits that he has ceased
Il introduced the resolution he ex-
plained when questioned. land that was
NV part OF the fight. The responsibility
Is now on the Republican members Oh
4 mind to. I have done my share to-
ward enforcing the law"
Gossip as to how and why Mr.. Navin
has ceased his ght IS ' Tlss IN ntetes
man, who knows fusion politics IN the
Tenderloin as well as anyone, said last
night: J. r.,..n ana Tho
Ramblers came to terms and az Ertmsn
was the moving cause that impeiled Novin
to make his fight, It was easy for MIN 70
pull him on when he got , what Na ne m a. ths
.;Erisnar, never demanded $50 week
from the gamblers for fusion campaign ex-
asked for was that certain men whom he
had authority to speak for be put to work.
His complaint was that the gamblers were
importing men here, and Were Squeezing .n1s ,nas
Il would be impossible to put them TO- work,
he then insisted that they be paid as
though they were at work. They were
influence In the ward, and the sum he
amounted altogether to si5o per week. a.
though think as matter OF fact II wouio
not reach that high figure.
when Erisman's demand was turned
down he went to Navin and insisted that
? strong play be made against gambling l'r
IN the council Nsvrn was IN ts plac
to whom he was looking for support In his
fight for denomination, and II he turned
them down he stood without friend in his
were already arpEed against him. On the
other hand he Nd not want to lose the
friendship Of the gamblers. He decided.
however, to take the lesser Of what ne re-
gardsd as two evils, and acceded to Eris-
mans wishes.
"Once Erisnan had that resolution In
troduced in the council, he was in shape to
tax to the Samplers th r ney nad seye ah
pipe Of peace was smoked. Navin was only
too glad to quit, and he was delighted when
Erisman told him there was no need Of
Mr.. Nayin was asked If he had ceased
his fight on the gamblers for the reason
that Erisman had succeeded in coming to
He Stated and that ats he s No aso~
edge OF Erisman's ever having made any
demand.
Certainly, II he did make such a de-
mand," said Mr.. Navin, II know nothing
of it,
To a acknowledgements reporter last
week. Erisman admitted having threat
ened Navin that he would defeat him In
case he did not accede to his wishes and In
troduce the resolution. Navin admitted
that this threat was made, but explained
that he had already commenced a warfare
on what he termed skin games before
Erisnan approached him on the subject.
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FIRsT ANNUAL RECEPTION.
Social Gathering OF the Society for
Universal Religion.

The Society for Universal Religion held
its first annual reception last evening in
the parlors of the Rainier-Grand hotel, and
very enjoyable one II was. 1t was also
encouraging in that large and increas-
ing number of people are interested in its
social as well as it's Sunday gatherings and
in its work. In the absence of e. c.
Hughes. president of the board of trus-
tees, 7. A. Vowel officiated and an
nounced the numbers of an entertaining
brief talk Rev. A. w. Martin stated the
aim of the society to be the seeking Of
truth freedom of religious thought, fra
ternity, humanity and the commonwealth
literature of modern times is toward the
ends stated toward the breaking away
from old traditions and authority. Ad-
dresses were also made by r. r. George,
last mentioned paid a high tribute to the
leadership of Rev. DIR. Martin. He said
there was no Drawer man In the United
States than speaks each Sunday night to
the society After referring to Archimedes,
he said that all old religions had had their
the Society. for Universal Religion had
found its fulcrum the world would be
more indebted to the Western part of this
country than to any other The society
The harvest might not be in the present
for the harvest belongs to all the years.
Social conversation concluded the evening
The literary and musical programme was
vocal solo. "rhe Daisy" Mrs. q. <. G.
Rochester, accompanied by Miss Beach !;
violin solo. Aubrey Levy, accompanied by
Eugene Levy; vocal solo. F. Coombs
,,cello solo, w; w. Williams, accompanied
solo. at Fear No Foe" W. w Williams
accompanied by Miss Freeda Williams
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AMUsEN1ENTS.


One of Americas great singers, Charity
Martin, heads a musical organization OF
high standing, known as Charity Martins
Grand Opera Recitale and Ellis Brooks
Picturesque Musical Spectacle. This or
ganization, while being entirely musical.
is of such a variety and has such pleas
ing innovations and features. that 1t
ecIipses many things offered heretofore
in a musical way
Victories OF Old Glory Is q story told of
the life of both soldier and sailor from
the time they enter the service until the
close of the war. 1t shows the soldiers
on the transports, the Decentralization,
it takes them through the trenches. into
the battles and shows the receptions given
upon their return home. 1t also shows the
common sailor of the men-o'-war, as well
as the officers. in preparatory duties and
in battle.
The singing of Charity Martin, who is
acknowledged as one of the best of the
prima donnas Is a treat in any commu-
nifty. Miss Martin is supported by Seignor
Ernesto BaldanZa, who Is the tenor that
recently appeared with success with the
Grau Grand Opera Company. Anyone
attending this entertainment will get the
full value of the price of admission by
hearing there two artists in the duets from
Verdfs "Il Trovatore" and the 'Masna-
dieri,' but the entire programme Is re-
plete with selections of high order that
cannot fail to please.
The organization will appear at the
Third Avenue theater four nights. COM
mencing Sunday, January IA. with Wag-
ner's entire First Regiment band as spe-
cial feature.
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The NeilI Company.

The Neill company scored another sue
cess in it's presentation last evening of the
romantic drama Amy Robsart,'' by Ed
ward Elmer. The plot of the play is the
secret marriage OF the Earl of Lester to
Amy RobsaTt girl and beneath him in
station, and the love OF Queen Elizabeth
for the earl, her Indignation when she is
made aware of the marriage and her final
goodness in recognizing the marriage
Mr.. Neil, as the Earl of Lester. gave
an excellent portrayal of the character and
furnished another proof of lhs versatility.
Miss Edythe Chapman. as Amy Robsart
rose to heights of dramatic ability which
stamp her a highly finished actress. Miss
Grace Lamkin, as Queen Elizabeth, gave a
fine portrayal of the character of that ro-
mantle woman; Benjamin Howard, as
Richard Varney. the villain, and Robert
Morris, as Wayland Lambourne who out
wits him in his schemes, were also very
fine. and the remainder of the company
were evenly balanced and well received.
Tonight Capt. Swift" will be presented.
Lord Chumley'' Saturday matinee, and
tomorrow night "A Bachelors Romance"
will be repeated. Sunday night "A Gilded
Fool" will be the play.
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THE MONEY IS DISTRIBUTED
A. II. Jose, of North Bend, Gave Away
Thousa notwithstanding Order
Not Served.


The Boston National bank obtained an
order Il. Judge Moore's court recently re-
quiring A. H. Jose, a we'll known resident
of North Bend, and judgment debtor to
the amount of $4,000 to appear in court and
answer as to his property. A restraining
order was secured to prevent him from dis
posing of his wealth. but when Jose was
put on the stand yesterday afternoon and
questioned 1t came out that the restrain
order had not been served.
Frankly Jose told the court that he
brought $4,000 from the Klondike, $4,000
of which was given back to him by Camp
bell who had sent him into the gold fields.
He explained how he had given various
sums to his relatives including his wife,
with whom he has had trouble, and sent
the remainder to a British Columbia bank
for the benefit of Klondikers to whom he
is indebted.
The attorney for the bank asked Judge
Moore to punish Jose for contempt, but
the judge recalled the Van Alstine case,
and said in substance that he was in doubt
about the matter. Then the attorney spoke
about having a temporary receiver APP
pointed Judge Moore has taken the prob
lem under consideration.
On the stand Jose said that the debt for
which he was held was one in which snap
Judgment was taken while he was away.
He did not consider it a debt in any sense
of the word
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Is ON A CASH BASIS AGAIN.
wIPING OUT DEDT OF COUNTY CUR
RENT EXPENSE FUND.
Call for 100000 Outstanding War
rants Will Greatly Help Matters
Along, and incoming Taxes Will
Do the Rest--Premium to BE Paid.

The current expense fund Of King coun-
ty will In all probability be on cash
basis about March Is. This Is the belief
of Chief Deputy County Treasurer Padden.
based on the coming call for $4,000 worth
of outstanding warrants, and the revenue
which win flood the treasury after the col
lection of the 1899 taxes is commenced
next month. The official call for $50 900
in warrants will be made In a few days,
and out of this amount $4,000 will go to
reduce the indebtedness of the current ex-
pense fund
The statement of the exact condition of
this fund, as shown by the report of the
county commissioners. who were. making
their regular quarterly inspection OF the
treasurer's accounts yesterday, was to the
effect that the total amount Of outstand-
Ing warrants II Sill 900. After taking out
$4,000, the remainder Is not so large that
the incoming taxes cannot wipe It out.
When cash basis Is reached warrants
will be issued as they are at present, but
instead Of being stamped on presentation
to the treasurer mot paid Tor lack of
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SIGNED FOR TWO YEARS.
Bowen, the Port Albert Fireman, ON
Trial for Mutiny.

The case of w. c. Bowen, a fireman on
the United States transport Port Albert,
charged with mutiny in refusing to go be-
terday in the United States district court,
before Judge Hanford. United States AS
sistant District Attorney Claypool prose-
by the court to defend the prisoner.
Bowen testified that he notified the en-
gineer that he was tired of working for
nothing, and would quit; that he was then
captain had a spite against him and log
ged him more than others for the same
oKenses. such as, for instance, going
only two meals a day. morning and noon,
and that they had nothing more to eat
till the next morning. He shipped with
the Port Albert in London, England. about
had signed for two years. Bowen said his
home is in Tuolumne Cal The evidence
tended to show that Bowen had imbibed
was locked up by the police.
For thirty years Capt. N. Marris has
gone down to the sea in ships" and for
twenty years he has been master of ves-
seis The captain is an Englishman. He
testihed dead ahead veering neither to
port nor starboard. that the seamen were
given good food and plenty of 1t, incud-
pork-and-plenty-of-it smile overspread the
features OF Bowen and several able sea-
men who were present as witnesses. The
trial will be concluded today.
On his way back to the ship Capt Mar
IT'S said to Observation-Disclosures reporter:
i've got nothing against Seattle; think
4 Is q fine city, and would like to live
s'whyr' - '0 49, '
ION account OF the bloomIn' booze, and
IT'S 50 bloody andy near Arlington dock"
WHAT'S the difference as to Manila?"
I'VE anchor three miles out, and the men
can't get ashore"
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HAIR STORE CASE.
Mrs. Brown Is Seeking to Make Sher-
in Pay Her $1,000 Damages.

The trial of the suit OF Julia Brown, who
formerly had a hair store at 30S Pike
street against Sheriff Van De Vanter for
81 900 damages, was commenced before
Judge Jacobs yesterday afternoon. With
eleven men on the Jury the panel was ex-
hausted, and 1t became necessary to go
out on a still hunt for the remaining citi-
zen.
Mrs. Brown says she was excluded both
from her store and the possession OF her
she was compelled to remove her stock,
still being kept out of the store. The
sheriff says he simply acted in his official
capacity. In accordance with an execution
issued in the superior court in case
where Abbie A. Hatstat had secured judg-
ment against Mrs. H. e. White, who had
a millinery store at 30S Pike street. He
was compelled to make the levy, and as
soon as Mrs Brown demanded her goods
they were given to her.
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EMERALD DRAMATIC CLUB.
A Large Audience witnesses the
Play "McFinniEan ON Guard"

The Emerald Dramatic Club gave an
other of it's delightful entertainments AZ
Ranke hall last evening, to large auoi-
ence. The programme was one of the best
and most successfully renuered OF any
yet presented. 1t was opened by. an over
lure of Irish and American national airs
by Luebens orchestra. Miss Editn
OBrien recited Sister and /" In a most
thoroughly pleasing manner.
The bill presented was ''McFinnigan on
Guard" an Irish comedy in one act The
cast was composed of Messrs Asher =.
O.Brien, James p; Cummings. Arthur r.
mour, Misses Maud +. Flynn, Marguerite
L, shaughnessy and Miss Edith OBrien.
For an amateur production the various
parts were admirably presented; the w0fk
OBrien being particularly successful.
On March Is The club will celebrate the
anniversary. of the birth q Robert En-
Boy will be produced. Admission will
be free, and all friends of the cause OF
liberty and patriotism are invited to be
present.
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PRESIDENT GRAVES LEcTURINa.
Goes to British CoIumbia-COra1s Re-
ceived From Chicago.

President Graves, of the state univer-
sity. has gone to Vancouver, b. c., to take
the place of Prof. Coffey, who was unable
to leave his duties as professor or .peda-
gogy, at the annual convention OF the
Mainland Teachers Institute. Before re-
toria, Nanaimo, New Westminster and
Vancouver.
The university museum has received
from the Field Columbian museum, OF
Chicago, a fine collection of corals, num-
bering twenty-five species. They are from
a number OF different localities, including
Sandwich islands, the Samoan islands and
the East Indies. They were sent by DR..
Elliott and DR.. Meek, who are assisting
Edwin c.. Starks build up this museum.
He is returning the favor by collecting
for them the skins of local mammals.
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funds" and allowed to draw interest, they

funds" and allowed to draw interest they
will be Immediately taken up.
The collection OF the 1899 taxes will COM
mence February s, and under the new law
rebate of 3 per cent Is allowed on all
realty assessments which are paid in full
on or before March is. 1t is believed that
large corporations and property holders
will take advantage of the opportunity to
save money.
Between 100000 and 100000 has been in
vested in delinquent tax certificates, and
the holders are required to keep up the
payments or eventually lose what they
have put In. The rebate of 3 per cent.
will probably bring in a large sum OF
which would otherwise remain unpaid I'M
til the last moment
The call for warrants will be from the
following numbers: Old county fund. a.
67o current expense, 11,Os0; road and
bridge, 1912.
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77="--=--------------------- :
SEATTLE MAN STRICKEN,
George Il. Scott In the County Hos
pitnI at MoscO,y, Idaho.

An elderly man, whose name is pre-
sumed to be George f. Scott, and whose
home is thought to be In this city, IL in
the county hospital at Moscow. Idaho, suf-
fering with a stroke OF paralysis. DR.. w.
w. Watkins, county physician of Latah
county. Idaho. has written to Chief of Po-
lice Reed asking that SCOTS relatives or
friends in this city be notified Of his where
abouts,
Scott was stricken with paralysis at Mos
cow, January s. He is unable to speak,
but when asked II he knew DR.. c. V, Cal.
houn of this city DIR. Watkins SAYS he
nodded his head as II to give an affirmative
reply. His papers show him to be an agent
for a literary association.
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SUNDAY EVENING LECTURES.


Rev. w. d. Simonds, pastor Of the Uni
tartan church, will begin his second series
Of Sunday evening lectures at the church
next Sunday evening. The programme OF
the course Is az follows:
January IA, The Coming Exodus to the
Alaskan Gold Fields:" January q, John
Bright and the Commons OF England
january g. Conditions OF Success" a
lecture for young men and women; Feb
ruary A. 1.-THE Good and Evil in Social
ISM February IL, abraham Lincoln
Tribune of the People, February IS, I'm
gersoll and the Dogma of Endless Pun
ishment:" February Is. THE Truth About
the Bible"
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BETTER TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Yukon Syndicate VIII Improve the
System at DAWSON.

w. r. Maxfield, general manager of the
Yukon Telephone Syndicate at Dawson,
is a guest Of the Seattle. He has just
returned from the East, where he has
been arranging for the introduction of IL
better and more modern telephone system
at Dawson.
'Our present system is Inadequate to
the needs of the growing city OF Daw-
son." he said yesterday. we are ar
ranging to put in better service
throughout the city and extend it to the
various mines about Dawson. Our plans
will be completed within a few days, and
the improved service will be established
early next spring."
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Prof A. f. Beohdolt. professor of Eng
will lecture at the Y. M. c. A. this even
ing on ''The Rise of the Drama" This
will be the sixth of the series of lectures
on literary and scientific subjects being
promoted by the Y. M. c. A. in co-opera-
ton with the faculty OF the university.
Admission Is free. and both men and wo-
men are admitted. The lecture begins
at 7:45 o'clock.
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district court yesterday. The libelants are
H. c. Pigott.. w. A. French and w. II.
Crosby. The collision occurred between Sc
attic and Pleasant beach.
The answer sets forth that the Perley
nrs,ha,1 ss, win me ue apont , nha w rs
oyertaken by the Pilgrim, a faster vessel;
that the Pilgrim steered In front Of and
on the course of the Perley, and then
slackened her speed in order to delay and
hinder the latter, and that she gave no
signal; that the Perley ported her helm,
and that the Pilgrim also put her helm to
port In order to keep in the way; that the
Perley dropped to starboard and that tho
Pilgrim then put her helm over and cross
ed her bow before the Perley could change
her course and avoid colliding with the
stern OF the Pilgrim. Dismissal OF the libel
Is prayed for, with costs to the libelants
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Duwamish Bridge Accepted.

The county commissioners accepted the
Duwamish bridge yesterday afternoon af-
ter making an official inspection. The cost
is 50 200. which includes a turntable in the
center of the structure. and new pile
pier The substitute bridge will be done
away with. Commissioner Smith said that
the work was satisfactory in all respects
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A Tailor in bankruptcy.

Gabe Rinpin. tailor at 13l5ia Second
avenue, filed petition In bankruptcy in
the United States district court yesterday
His debts are stated at total of s957.7,
and are mostly due for cloth to f. Roas,
p. Greensberg & Co, Ryan & Gallagher
and Caro- Bros, ali OF San Francisco
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limited, and the British-American Com
pany to recover Sill 800 in commissions for
services in securing charters for the steam
ships Garonne and Port Albert as govern
ment transports. the former at $700 day
and the latter at $500
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burglar Pleads CufIfy.

James Wilson, a sailor, pleaded guilty.
before Judge Benson, in the superior court,
yesterday. to hurglarzing a stateroom on
the steamer SkaEit Queen. November /.
while under the influence of liquor. He
had previously declared his tnnocence. IN
view Of AAAAtank RxoAAoutRa Ak1AxnAH
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Peace md war,

Rabbi Theodore F. Joseph will address
the congregation of Temple de Hirsch
All Morris hall this evening on the subject,
"Peace and War" He will treat on the
prophesies of the Bible and when they
will be fulfilled.
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Receiver Piper'a Report.

Co.. filed his fifth report in the superior
court yesterday. showing that he had
$500 on hand January 3. S, b. Hicks has
offered $4,000 for the entire assets OF the
company.
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1.-THE Hottest Coon In Dixie" continues
to fill the Third Avenue theater at every
performance. The usual matinee will be
given tomorrow. A better entertainment
for women and children has not been pre-
sented at the Third Avenue theater this
season
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PERSONAL.

Judge James wickersham. member Of the lesisla.
ture Of 1892 from Pierce county, was in Seattle
from Tacoma. yesterday.
g. A. Perkins, proprietor Of the Tacoma News
came over from the City Of Destiny ysstsrdAy N
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FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

An Old and Well-Trted Remedy. Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over Fifty Years by Millions Of Moth
ers for their children while Teething. with
ers for their children while Teethfng, with
Collie. and is the best remedy for Diar-
rhoea. Sold by druggists in every part OF
the world Be sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow's. Soothing Syrup. and take no
other kind.
Twsnty.Avs Csnts . Bottle.
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THE PERLEY-PILGRIM COLLISION.
Formers Answer to Libelants Tells
How 1t Happened.

Tho answer of the owners of the steamer
Mary +. Perley to the libel for damages
to the steamer Pilgrim in collision No
vember q was filed in the United States
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Suit for Commissions.
The Johnson-Locke Mercantile Company
yesterday began suit in the United States
district court against Frank Waterhouse,
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all
than
this and lasts till the
for on at 10 O'Clock @
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o. o. Denny Sells Acreage Property.

o. o. Denny has sold to the Moore In
vestment Company s31a acres of land, part
of which borders on the Duwamish river.
south Of the city The purchase price is
S17 900