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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
DRIVE CONSIDINE BROTHERS
OUT OF SEATTLE

on city les The
mts cold THERE gaping
bailstNouada approach
The shut DOORS TaFsdy guards
the stiffness % the
whtefaed
sits Two he children ny E with her Iuude not on
their gref % Tragedy with sieken
ms weight upon the But yesterday che was wife h'rpy In
husbands Today.
shs widow The weundsearred that Aea sab Al %
h the dad body 90 hs iovedc hcr husband It's
life finished touch hin the Broken
hearted today. with sound
cheering stifed
the vail O a fathsrlena
John " Conadnc gambler death Chic
81 Tpce william l.
bin committing crime.
rake ufs +
charged MURDERED I a.
however the q
his Mcfcdiths WEAPON
N his HAND DAzEp. GNcAPkCTTATEp con
DITioN HE HAVING BEEN HEATES on THE HEAD. With a
coSsrDfSEs BROTHER
SKULL FRACTURED TWO PLACES.
Justly. Coune
rroprey be argued and b. this time
But t - within the province OF just within
the province Of AWARDING CITIZEN OF COM.
MUSiTY. 10 DEMAND THAT JOIN eoNsIDINE AND TON
CoSsTDINE DRIVEN OUT SEATTLE FOR
ALL TIME they freed o. punishment By
tragedies enough In u without
from abroad
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26

forced 10 resign. A sure as there's
a God tu heaven. l attn innocent OF
the charges made against me. what
can I do noWf Ny friends viii de-
tsFt me. People everywhere will
point 70 me wfth nearn. Not eontan.
with causing my downfall here, they
this suspieH1 have mailed news
papers 70 M relatives in the East
containing the lying charges against
me. old man. I'm done UP forever.
History Of the csnsidinss.
The name ~ Consldlns has been
known in Washington since 1859.
II 1871. John Conaidine, coming
from csicagn. opened a gambling
house and variety thsater known "a
the standard. on Howard street.
Spokane.
Considine's place there bccnma
headquarters Of the sporting frateru-
icy Of the Eastaidn town, sharing
with ''Doc" Browns Owl gambling
house, the attention and patronage
Of the tenderluin element. The
Comique thehtcr. and Dutch JAKE
Goetz' Occur d'Alene theatar. both
Htill running, were also In opera
tlon
consldino later opened his first
place I'm Seattle. Meredith was em-
ployed BY him during tho first years
Of hls advent IN the state, working
both here and az spokane. Detec-
tive Lane, Of the local police force,
was also an employe Of Considins
then. Lane know the man In Chi
caEo.
Tom Conddine'a arrival IN wash.
ington whe made In tho latter part
q 4 -
caRo, where no had operated n Ha-
loon and gaming house I'm the loves
! distriet-Chieago'H toughest quar-
| ter. This place, the Chicago papers
united IN declaring should be nhoi.
ished, devotinR considerable space
for several months 20 detailing opel
| lions ~ the "Conaidine gang"
/ Eventually Tom Considinc quit ths
ealoon business.
At the time Of Tom Consldine's
leaving his levee saloon, the auhur-
ban racecourse AT Rohy. Ind, was IN
It's palmy days. Tom turned HIS at
tentlon 20 operating there, control.
/ ling the betting books two seasons
The second season there were con-
| tinuous "hollerH" on alleged "nNed'
races. and Consldlne'a name agar
came before the public In unsav0ry
print. There WAS talk OF new
"Conaidlno gang" composed 81 turl
followers and racecourse gamblers
with this talk came reaction
against the Hoby track, ana the Ind
lana legislature passed law intend
ed 10 abolish racing there and on
similar courses. Tho law was a dead
letter for n time, but n good eiti-
zens' movement starting, repeated
raids were made on the place, 10
track and betting officials being fire.
quently arrested.
For several months the third sea
son after ConHldine entered in Roby
Affairs. the track was kept open. but
the raidinR continued. crowds were
kept away, business fell or. ana the
track was closed IN mldscaaon. n
never was reopensd. Its grand
stands and stables burned three
years ago, and the rRcecourne site r.
now under cultivation.
When ~ became evident that the
H0by business had played out, Tom
ConaidLne came West. Joining his
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
Brief sketch Of dead Chief.

Mr.. Meredith was born IN Indian
apolia. Ind. ia October. 1865 Ills
father Is Capt. VIM. Meredith. of
Chicago. H.. who is chief OF the
bureau Of printing and engraving
during the administration OF Preai-
dent Harrison. Meredith was cdu-
Gated In the public schools Of Chi
cago. lie came TO Seattle In 1855 as
the agent OF VIM. G. I'm. the wash
inRton capitalist now deceased. lie
established n hrlclcyard on the nm
tract. and afterwRrd went into the
real estate business on his own ac-
count.
In 1899 he was appointed Chinese
inspector NJ this port. serving ID
months with i. II. Coblentz Ho was
appointed acting chief OF police Nov.
IA last. and chief IN the following
January by Mayor Humes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
autopsy, Held This Morning, DscIoses Startling
Facts Which Throw More Light on the
Tragedy Of Yesterday.

of Coroner nr
ofuc nsof dead q pc, M at ooc
tvOaoasa owe SC Up w o vi u az b VI
The
inferred a s below tweu io
moa under be tn h 1 eli
mother eteru n the b i b the nipple struck
n va o = o a ? t h upper
st lung and Essex Ito b bt hs ur haniuu ri
hrdb enN In D. Jus ah the BON and passed through
n guile ans rraur BEE
umadeby tn fayoyeE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
BRICKBATS
IN THE AIR

ROCHESTER,. N. Y. June 26.-
Striking street car lnborerH engaged
In fierce battle this morning with
the police. After four volleys wero
fired In the air by the police the
strikers scattered. A number OF the
strikers have broken heads and nu-
merous bruises from flying bricks
and Ehovels.
The strikers refused 10 cease at
tempting 10 eoerce tho men who
had taken their places. and when
they refused to move on the fight be-
gan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
MEREDITE'S skull WAS FRACTURED IN TWO place.
BY revolver BUTT, BEFORE JOHN C0NSIDINE
shot The Chief OF POLICE TO DEATH
CorOners Inquest Will Not Be Held Until Tomorrow
Mayor Rumes Sorrow for the Dead
Chief---Men Who Slew Him.

cqenon W nausrno1hs
gusnng 10 odoh hs tim nd "a % a. b
his d b
Meredith
coNuIrI n uou John C5d epHi lie
neueuu a n nome
o al
emAorn HHy Meredith were - ri an q mas q
haa never h a
Iuuslat or snoh y lev d q
h te re lie
rio surEeiy nd - o. gt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26

mta Meredith ct nes.os.

Afrs ". l.. Meredith. accompa
by her mother. visited Butterwurfh'
muf que late last evening ard view
81 the remains 81 her husband. its
shaattY appearance nearly pfustrat-
Il the poor woman. and o. vas With
difficulty that she was persuaded 10
return - hag hunsr. No arrange
fnHnts have set been made n regard
L. . N..----.---L
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26

took charge 81 Il. The holes are IN
the rear Of the crown.
The incentive.
The deadly bitterness between
{ John Consldlue and Meredith re
suited from charges BY Cousidine.
and filed with Mayor Humsz. attack
/ lnR the character Of Meredith as
chief Of police. from testimony de-
llvcred against the chief IN the re-
cent Chyt0n libel suit, and from the
! testimony OF ConHidine against the
chief before the special inveatiga-
I ton into the conduct OF the police
I department ~ a special committee
I OF the city council. all Of which ter
minated IN the forced resignation OF
+ Meredith as chief last Saturday. and
tho fatal tragedy last evening.
There had been bad feeling be-
tween the men previous to the Ming
OF the charges with the mayor. al
I though at one time Meredith was In
the employ OF Cousidiue. and they
I had FOR years been friends.
Anothor Quarrel
Another incentive 20 the shooting
was the fact that Meredith had teEti-
I fed before the secret Investigation
I 81 the council committee that John
/ COnsidine had ruined n female con-
/ tortloniat in his employ at tho peo-
Pies theater, and that n criminal
operation had been performed on the
! girl at n hospital.
Considins procured afidavits from
/ the girl, and from the physician who
attended her, 10 the effect that the
statements are not true, and that the
Eirl was in the hospital as the result
Of muscular ovcr-eNortion. Con
aHA ~ - - ~. a
/ Of his attorney, and last Sunday
morning Meredith was notified I'm n
/ letter that he must retraet the
/ charges or stand a suit for Islander.
considine's life.
+ John Conaidina has lived IN Sc
attic since 1880, with the exception
+ ~ two years in Spokane. During all
/ this time no has been interested I'm
gambling houses and variety shen-
/ ters. His reputation - that OF n
/ square" gambler. and those who
i have business dealings with him say
/ that his word Is a. good az his
I money. 10 Is married and the faith
or 81 several children. The family
/ resides at i27 Seventeenth avenue.
/ a voies from Spokane.
Dan Mcmillan. for 10 years mem
+ bcr ~ spokane's police force, a broth
or officer OF Meredith there, and a
personal friend OF tho dead man. ar
+ rived in Seattle this morning. lie
came from Tacoma on hearing OF the
+ tragedy, being drawn here by HIS
/ friendship for Meredith.
Poor billy" said Mcmillan, un-
+ consciously repeating the expression
+ used by thousands before him, his
/ end was not I'm keeping with his life.
M afrcer waa ever beffar liked IN
! Spokane, and news Of his awful
death will create n furore there. I
/ can hardly believe him guilty OF NAL
/ feasance IN Office. and II he was tho
/ agRrosgor IN yeaterdsy'H terrible
/ trouble, believe he was crnzod by a
sense Of injury and injustice"
/ Felt Ho Was DisRrsesd.
Yesterday morning Meredith mnt
/ one OF hi nld-time friends on the
atreet--an eE-emplayc OF the sheriff .
Office. Meredith said: well. 1 WA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26

brother here Aside from rrmin-
iaeenaeH. fiha Chicago papers have
NOT mentioned tha "Couaidiur FauK"
hlnrr Tom cams West
Three o'ciouk adVlcra from Prov
lfaucn hospital saY that doctors have
but n flim chance 10 rave a.. IS.
iIauhtnns left arm. Houston 4 a
messenger for this Pacific coast Co,
aud resided ~ ia Seventeenth ave.
nua pfisr % bio injuries. lie MAS a
hYhthuter in auy'A drugstore when
the shooting occurred. his arm being
shattered ~ q slug from Mersdlth'a
gun.
tsdEs oftain ssw ~.
At late hours thiH afternoon "a
sna reported about tnen that Judge
Grimm. - the criminal department
- the superior raurts was IN Guy b
drugstore wbrn the tragedy ocenr-
ted, and was q witness 60 she v hole
scene
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26

Since 1862, when John +. Jordan
started as chief Of police with one
lonely man the force, until thu pres.
ont time. three officers Detective
James Wells, ohicer I. G.. Roberta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
a Voice from Spokane.
Felt ho Was Disgraosd

Yesterday morning Meredith mnt
one OF hlH nld-time friends on the
atreet--an eE-emplayc OF the shorins
Office. Meredith said: We'll. was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26

A number Of tho old residents Of
Seattle remember the famous triple
iynehinE o. July 10. 1853. George
Reynolds. on his way home on Third
avenue. was held up and killed By
two men. Sullivan and Howard. The
next day "A mob % men entered the
city Jail whore they were confined.
and took the two men. together with
an accused murderer named Payne
from tho inil and hung them 20 "A tree
on Pioneer square.
old men IN the police department
say. however. that the killing OF
Chief Meredith H. by far the saddest
81 any occurrence in the history Of
the local police, coming as II ala in
time OF great trouble TO the dead
man. Of whom all that ever served
with or under him speak only good.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
To Save Ny Own Life.

John Consldlne said 20 a Star re-
porter this morning that he ran 10
get away from trouble, and shot only
when he believed his life was IN
danger. He said he regrets having
killed Meredith. but that he had 10
d0 N 10 save hts own life.
The hat John ConHldlne wore Mt
the time ~ the shooting haa two
holes Ia the crown, Sheriff Cudihee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-06-26
shot Him ps.s.

Tailor John corbett probably ne
ured IN tWn ~ the ncrcsat sun aghts
81 the history r. tho department.. In
lsss corbsft attempted Go arrest n
man named o'Conner In a saloon on
Railroad avenue and Washington
street. 0'Conusr opened IRE on
Corbrtf with n revolver. bat the lat
ter quickly disarmed the Desperate
and knocked him down. quick as
lightning the prisoner drew a big
knife and made a vicious slash al
Corbett. seysring the cords Of the
izttsra wrist. The night was now
one fer life. OsConuor Elashod furi-
ousiy Ia his attempts 20 escape. but
Curbatt held on with bulldog tsnac-
ity. Finally the officer was com
PEELED 10 draw his revolver and shoot
his prisoner dead. AZ a result q
that flght he now carries IL knife
wounds.
Tailor Corbett also figured IA the
sensational capture Of Tom Hlanck.
the noted desperate wanted for four
murders. He wac taken n prisoner
- Detective III. Cudihce tnoW sher-
inD and Corbett In a room Of the
hay View house. on Western ave-
nue. and Clay street. lie afterwards
made a sensational escape from the
county jail by the use OF n mock re-
Nnissar rmnHe OF uruaH
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THE Only Paper in
, Seattle That Dares
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and chief ~ T. Meredith have been
Killed by EunHhat wounds
Detective Wells 'raa Killed In front
q police headquarters. Nov. - 1891
~ Charles phiiIips, = half breed In
dian.
ON the night ~ April II. 1855. ON
GERS Roberts aud Day were on duty
IA the Heuton Iliil addition. The
Iatroimeu met shnefsr and stewart.
whom they recognized az once as old
jail birds. Ofueer Day stopped the
men and asked their business. Their
reply was \ piHtni-Hhat fired at Rob
rrts. which mortality wounded him,
Several shots were fred at Day, ~ he
vas IN close pursuit % the then ny
inE murdersrH. They escaped. and
ever heard 81. to this day.
Desperate Eneosntsr.
Several pears age ratrulman fnoN
tatior1 Corning had . desperate
6truEsls Ia capturing Al Harris,
noted drareFado and murderer
Corning found his man IA a shack
on blanchard street. and went IN
after him. The place was almost
pitch dark. hut Ofncer Corning cav
Harris raise ana HwinE an axe
Corning Jumped 30 enc eide and I'm.
ally buenasdsd in dinarIuing and
handcpfinE his prisoner. THIS araiF
nearly resulted IN CoruiuE'a muir
der.
Sergeant Peer and ratroiman Wi.
lard nov captain. after n desper-
ate battle. captured two noted hold
up men and deHperadoes who AFT
forwards nearly killed a iaiiar IN
their attempt To break jail
The times., 1901-05-09
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS READ.
Second Days Session of the Thera
nemtic AssocintInn

The second day Of the annual meeting
Of the American Therapeutics Society was
devoted to the reading of technical pa
pers. Two sessions were held, in the
morning at 10 o'clock and in the afternoon
at O'Clock at the National Rifles Arm
ory. The days work was brought to a
close with a banquet at the Cochran Ho-
tel
The mornings session was inaugurated
by DR.. Francis p. Morgan. who read a pa
per entitled Suggestions Concerning the
Use Of the Metric System in Prescription
Writing" DR.. Morgan noted the many
errors, some Of which result seriously, in
the preparation Of prescriptions by drug
gists- There were many serious results
he claimed, from the mixing Of improper
quantities Of ingredients, due TO the com
plicatiOns Of the system. in vogue. He re-
ferred to the fact that physicians had
previously acted favorably upon the sug-
gestion 10 use the metric system in pre-
scription writing. but that the practice
had been abandoned. owing TO the ignor-
ance Of drug clerks as to the system. He
urged that physicians continue 10 use the
metric system, and enforce upon drug
gists the necessity Of having clerks who
were educated in the metric tables
At the afternoon 5 session DR. Thomas
J.. Satterthwaite Of New York read A
paper entitled The Therapeutics of
Chronic Heart Diseases and Their Com
plications.' 4 treatise by Dr. Eli H.
Long, Of Buffalo, on the subject Of "Prin-
ciples Of Cardiac Therapeutics in ReceRt
NalEuiar Disease, in the absence of the
author, was read by the Secretary.
The times., 1901-05-09
COMING TO THE THEATRES.
The CoIumbia-"Thc Geisha."

Lovers of melody are promised a treat
next week at the Columbia, where the
Musical Comedy Company win present
that charming little story of a Japanese
tea house. The Geisha'
The Geisha" was the first of the mu-
sical comedies of English origin to be pre-
sented in this country by the late Angus
tin DAILY, and its reception in New York
almost completely changed the policy of
Days Theatre. where UP to that time
nothing but dramatic attractions had
been presented. Musically. The Geisha"
is undoubtedly the best of all the many
English musical comedies. It is replete
with bright, catchy music. There have
been several presentations of the piece in
Washington, but the present management
is making a special effort on next week S
production and promises a performance
that Will compare most favorably with
any that has been given in this country.
Paula Edwardes is cast for the role of
Molie Seamore and Elgie Bowen, who is
now appearing in san Toy will be
brought here especially for the part OF
Q Mimosa San. Henry Norman will make
his first appearance with the company as
the marquis Grace Belmont, also a new
conner will play the French girl. There
will also be a number of new faces, be-
sides the old ones who are playing this
week in "A Runaway Girl" The original
scenery is being repainted by Henry h.
Hoyt, one OF the best scene painters in
this country The properties, costumes,
and light effects of the original produc-
tion will be brought here for the revival
prevail and there will be matinees on
Thursday and SATURDAY..
The times., 1901-05-09
Kernnn's-'SociaI Mafds.v

When Hurtig & Seamon launched their
Social Maids" which will play a return
engagement at Kernan's next week, the
standard of the entertainment was con
sidered too high for burIesque houses,
and the well known firm, looked upon as
newcomers, was indirectly warned against
the folly of seeking ideals in a field in
which most showmen, however ambitious,
are compelled TO adapt themselves to cir
cumstances. Experiments with ideal
shows have invariably proved costly, but
this organization has not only survived,
but has never lowered its standard and
is recognized among the permanent sue
cosses. Its engagement here earlier in
the season gave it high rank among the
attractions playing in this house. and the
objection against ideals is hardly sustain
ed in the face of an entertainment which
none of its competitors has surpassed.
The two burlesques were built on origi-
nal lines and will be repeated with a few
changes in the casts and an addition Of
new features Rita Cough viii make her
local debut in the leading roles, and will
be supported by artists who will be seen
TO advantage in the olio, including George
j.. Beban, Wrothc and Wakefield, lillian
Durham. Jeanette LaBeau. Howard Sis
tcrs. Clifford Gordon and the Farref- Tay-
Tor Trio.
The times., 1901-05-09
GEORGETOWN STUDENTS DINE.
Banquet of the 1902 Class Of the Law
School Mt Ereund,s.

The banquet of the class of 1902 of the
University of Georgetown School of Law
took place last night at Freund's Hall. 1t
was a unique affair, filed with the spirit
of legal jokers. The keynote Of the ban
quet was struck by the menu card. in the
form of a quitclaim deed, in which the
party of the second part. after having
agreed to take ever. for a compensation,
certain eatables from the party of the
first part, further agrees as one of the
conditions of the transfer to sit him
down and containing his soul and wrath,
listen, sleep. talk, whisper, or eat while
the following toasts are being given
The toastmaster was Leo X. Walton
and the menu, continuing. gives j. Liv-
ingtone Cullen 'Discourseth on the Law
and Alma Mater Everett Dufour, Talks
of the Law and Politics. Arthur A
Alexander, 'Declaimeth of the Law and
the STUDENT Charles F. Diggs Speaks
Of the Law and Carrie Nation" and Dan
iel j. Slattery Concludes with the Law
and the Ladies'" Against each of the
names is quoted the words Have Mercy
Upon Us"
Almost the entire class sat down to the
beautifully decorated tables. and during
the speechmaking helped sing the praises
OF their alma mater.
The times., 1901-05-09
Tho ,caaemy-"Enst Lynne.n

East Lynne" that old story of wo-
mans love, faith, and hope. all destroy
ed. as it were in moment, so forcibly
told by. Mrs Henry Wood in her famous
novel which the world has accepted as
one Of the greatest books ever published,
dramatized by and produced for years by
Lucille Western, which version is now
owned by Leah Lessi, who viii appear at
the Academy next week in the role of
Lady Isabel and Madame Vine, two char
acters which give this clever young ar
tist fine opportunity to display her emo
tionai powers. The supporting company
has been carefully selected. and a per
formance perfect in every detail is prom
ised The usual Tuesday. Thursday, and
Saturday matinees win be given.
The times., 1901-05-09
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Grand Army TO superintend the
Flag Day Exercises

The regular meeting OF the Board OF
Education wos held last night at Franklin
School. communication was received
from /. H. Bradford. an aide on the staff
of Gen. Israel w. Stone. commander OF
the Department of the Potomac c.
r., requesting permission for members of
that organization TO visit the public
schools and conduct Flag Day" exercises
on June Il. The communication was re-
ferred to the superintendent. 1t is under
stood that the request will be granted
rag Day is rapidly becoming one of the
recognized patriotic holidays of the cal
endar year.
There has been considerable difficulty
experienced in securing sufficient compe-
tent teachers for the kindergartens. At
the last examination of candidates for po-
sitions in the kindergartens only three out
OF total of eleven applicants passed.
Another examination will be held at
Franklin School on Friday and Saturday,
May "A and 25, at a. m. A rule has been
adopted requiring candidates to possess
an education equivalent to that afforded
by the high school. Teachers in this
branch of the public school system re-
ceive S42.50 per month and assistant teach
ers SIS.
The Takoma Park Citizens Asso-
citation will be the hosts at a reception
in honor of the opening of the new Tako-
ma Park School on Wednesday evening.
May 15. The members of the Board of
Commissioners and of the Board of Edu-
cation will be the guests of honor An
invitation addressed to the Board of Edu-
cation was read last night and accepted.
in order that all may attend, the regular
meeting Of the board will take place next
Tuesday.
The citizens of Takoma Park are proud
of their new school, which, from an ar
chitectural point of view. is unsurpassed
BY any in the District Ventilation, heat
ing, and other facilities are well provided
for. The building contains but four
rooms, but was built with the expectation
of later adding four more rooms.
The times., 1901-05-09
A RECEIVER APPOINTED.
A Yacht and HOuseboat to Be Sold
TO Satisfy Creditors

The American Surety Company, of New
York, yesterday filed a judgment credi-
tors bill against Fred R. w. Reh and
others. praying for the sale of the steam
launch Doc Reh and the application of
the proceeds to the satisfaction of its
judgment.
The bill alleges that the Surety Com
pany paid judgment recently rendered
against it by the District Court, by vfr-
tue of a bond which they furnished for
the release of the boat taken in execution
under lien in admiralty. 1t is stated
that by virtue of a certain deed of trust
of record the boat is not subject to ex-
eCution at law.
Justice Hagner, upon motion of the
complainant, appointed Milton Dammann
as receiver to take charge of the stea m
launch Doc Reh and the hOuseDoat Lily
of the Valley and the contents and sell
them and apply the proceeds for the sat
isfaction of the judgment of the plaintiff