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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
ITS LAST DAY
Fify-Seventh Congress Will Adjourn at $50
O'Clock Today---SenatOrs Quarrel Over

WAsHINGTON. -. c.. July L.
n there was any general interest in
"Rsta way day At the capitol there
were no evidences 81 It when the
house was called 20 order this morn
Ing. Specula ton a. to the exact time
Of toGay's adjournment varies be-
tween aud 10 O'Clock Those favor
ing tho latter hour base their eati-
mates upon the fact that the SEN
ate will desire 70 devote some time
10 the discussion of the conference
report on the Philippine bill %
Proceedings IN the house and SEN
ate today Will be along the usual
lines. much ~ the tins being de-
voted 10 consideration Of bills of
minor Importance by unanimous
consent.
Had FiticuHs
The close Of yesterdays executive
session, At : Is O'Clock. was marked
~ row between Senator Bailey 81
Texas and Beveridae u indiana.
The former took exception 70 re-
marba passed by the senator from
Indiana. and after the session, de-
rfanded RET raction. Beseridge de-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
MAY VISIT
OLYMPIA
Convicts Thought to be
Headed That Way

OLYMPIA, July Lit IL now be-
lieved that Merrill and Tracy are
approaching this city. as two men
answering their descriptions were
seen late yesterday afternoon near
Mound Prairie between this city
and nuoodn. The posse has moved
up in this direction and Ia attempt
Ing To quart the roads, but with
poor success owing 10 the scarcity OF
men,
The hounds from .Waiia Wnila
failed 10 accomplish anything yes
terday and were returned to Waila
Waiia. Fresh dogs are expected to
arrive tonight from the Wardner.
Idaho. Tenitentiafy. There II no
great inclination on the part Of the
men In this county 90 join In the
chase As there IN decided lack u
interest and II IL certainly a danger
Gus quest Added 20 this In the fact
thai those who are hunting the men
must pay their own expenses and
stand loss % tins.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

peace. In this case, which was re-
ported IN vol. 20 Washington RE-
ports. page AT, the court said,
The Opinion
When without any fraud or on
preston the presiding officer of a
political convention announces rs the
result OF ballot that the nomination
OF certain person has been made,
and though n mistake has been made
In the computation Of ballots and
there Is no protest raised by the con-
vention. or any member thereof un-
I'll after It's adjournment sine die.
the nomination 30 announced must
be treated by the courts as the viii
Of the convention"
Or. CAROLS friends. In the present
controversy. do not claim that there
was any fraud or oppression. only
that, by mistake In tnllyinR, Or.
Hoye was given 2g2 5-G votes and Or.
Carroll 200 al, when the larger
number should have been given Dr.
Carroll.
And even had the court power TO
correct an error OF the chairman OF
the convention, the alleged error. Or.
lioye's friends claim. was cured on
the spot by the fact that y. -.
Hughes. who nominated Dr. Carroll.
moved after the final ballot. to make
the nomination Of Or Hoye unanim-
GUS, which motion was carried with
out a dissenting vote.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
SHE is PLAIN
SPOKEN AT LEAST

George staney has been granted a
divorce In the superior court from
his wife. Jessie Stoney. on grounds
OF deHcrtion. A letter which was
used as an exhibit In the ease fully
explains the true state OF affairs.
Colby. Wash.
Dear George: | received your let
ter and I am glad you VIII get a
divorce. We viii never live together
aanin. 10. OF course. that II the best
plan. You know I have been sport
Ing ever since We parted, l have
been In Aberdeen in a dance hall
most OF the time. I am only going
to stay here IA few days and then
viii 80 back 20 sporting. 1 will be q
sport until | die. 30 a divorce is the
best way out OF II for you. sincerely
yours JESSIE SToNEY."
The husband alleged that they had
only been married a short time when
his young wife left him and went
20 Nome with another man. The let
ter was written to him upon her re-
turn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
RAILWAYS
STEPFDONWN
Now Willing to Meet
Freight Handlers

curcAco. July IA crisis " The
x.sluav frrlght handlers troul%e. ~
solving l0eod men, viii be reacasa
mere today. IL was expected mat ;
1900 order. which would p4raly1'
al freight traffic IA GhicaKo md Al !
go sraffie throughout the United
ss.t.s would b. issued this uofniias,
s-f he railroads receded at The last
.,,ss,,ent aud asked for a conference
n i expsetsd this win be held this
The men want an Increase 81
wages. II the strike i ordered Il !.
sxnsrtass that the lonkshorsHien and
tesmsters viii refuse % handle goods
,,,sSeA hy nonunion men.
Remembering the riots attsndtfsl
tha iast strike a teamsters the peo'
a. ~ IRIS city view the crisis With
Alarm and undoubtedly all business
infiuenee possible has been brought
~ bear on the railway presidents q
avoid trouble. The freight handler.
49, well organized and web prepared
fnr a strike. as they are a frusa
class AMI have been anticipating th'
present movement for many months
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
HIGH LICENSE NOT TOUCHED
COUNCIL COMMITTEE FAILS TO TAKE AcroN-ANoraEe Ap
rltcATion FOR MADISON PARK LIQUOR LICENSE MAIDS


Corporation Counsel GILLIAN last
ntHht delivered an opinion 70 the
council 70 the effect that il vas net
necessary for the city ~ Seattle %
PAP 10 per cent. of alt the liran He
fees collected 70 the state treasurer.
His opinion IL based upon y iaW
passed In iso0. which IN construed 10
exempt all cities in the state. The
opinion Of sir. Gillian will be sub
rnitted IN writing at the next meet.
ing % the council. Mr. Gillian viii
proceed at once % collect the money
paid to the state. since the bill b..
came a Law. IL wiil amount 60 over
90 900.
II was confidently expected that
the council last niKht would q ks
some action regarding the 81 .00a
license for saloons. The question
itsiy postponed. The police. license
and revenue committee Gays Il
stsnds ready TO enforce the iaw as
decided upon in the charter amend.
ment carried at the last election. but
At the same time u believes u best
to walt until all legal questions con-
nccted with the Amendment are set
tied. In all probability tho commit
tee viii have a report by next Mon
day night.
James Hnrriott. keeper Of Que Of
the blind piK" resorts at Madison
park. last night applied for licenHe
to sell Intoxicating liquors at his
place. The police. license and rev
enne committee reorted. refusing hiss
petition. and the council stood firm
In supporting the committee. Har-
riotta application met the same fate
a. did ateffens n week ago. The ap-
plication OF both Steffcn and Har-
riott have the Endorsement Of many
well known business men OF the city.
but the Temperance people and the
Anti-Saloon League are equally ac-
tive and have circulated petitions
against the granting OF license.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
PROGRAM or
KEEL-LAYINC

The fun program for the keel lay
inT by which the Morans and their
friends viii celebrate july has been
arranged and was yesterday ratified
by the Chamber 81 Commerce com.
mittee. which II assisting the shlp
building concern In the affair.
The exercises VIII occupy most OF
Friday forenoon. At o'clock a
salute Of cannon win be fired at the
yards. At 10. the gncatn. Including
Governor Savage. Of Nebraska. and
Governor Mcbride. % this state. to-
gether with their ntaffs viii be e--
cofted into the yards by a defnch-
rnent OF marines lion. Thomas
Burke VIII net as master OF eefe-
monies. Rev. u. II. Tribon, chan
lain OF the Tribon. Wisconsin. viii
offer a prayer. Then siovernor Me
Bride VIII welcome the Nebraska
delegation.
The formal laying of the first steel
bar Of the batticanip Nebraska
keel will follow, The first spike will
be driven by the two governors
Friday evening and Saturday the
guests VIII be entertai7ed In the
usual manner. Saturday they will
probably Walt the navy yard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
TONY KING WENT
AFTER THE GUN

Tony King, ~ the King MN Com
pany, Ballard. had an experience
last night with what he believes was
a bold houEebrcnker, MIR. King and
his wife had been the hosts earlier
In the evening az social gather
ing Of friends at their home. After
the guests had gone about
o'clock IN the morning. Mr.. King
was awakened by n noise at the
rear door OF HIS house. He went to
the door and inquired the visitors
business In reply King was told
by the Intruder that he must get in
and at once. You wait a minute. /"
enid SIR. King, until ] get my gun. ="
When King returned with the
weapon the midnight visitor had
gone and a diliEent search about the
premises conducted personally by
MIR, King failed to reveal the where
abouts Of the unblddeu guest. He
then telephoned 20 the police and
Marshal Hunt investigated the case
with no practical result.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

cllned to make either n rctraction
or apology and Bailey spr0ng for
WaTd intent on having blood salts
faction. He was dragged away, but
NOT until he had considerably dia-
arranged the somewhat conceited
Indiana senator's costume.
fBevertdse undoubtedly had the
best 81 the argument. az he declined
10 make any protest or say anything
harsh of his opponent. and today re-
ceived many congratulations.
Bailey WAS the cynosure OF all
eyes when the senate was called 70
order this morning. lie appeared on
the floor after the opening prayer
and was at once sought out BY
spoonar. who later consulted with
Fairbanks. the colleague Of Bever-
idge. with whom Bailey had a sem
sationni encounter Monday.
Beveridge was not IN his sent. He
came IN about noon and WIS cordial
~ greeted by a number Of his party
friends.
I.Ater-This afternoon the house
and senate leaders arranged = ad-
iourn al 500 o'clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
JESSE A. FRYE
TAKES OFFICE
The few U. 8. District Attorney
Installed

The new U. 8. District Attorney
Installed
The primal transfer of the United
States aiornsy'e office from VIII II.
Gay toJesse a. Frye. President
Boossveas appointee. was made
this mgning at the federal court
house. ~ Gay. who served through
out President NcKinicy'a admins
tfatlen, shook hands with and bnde
farewell \ the various court off,
Gals with whom he was so long as
ISOLATED ami then introduced TO them
HIS suceerfor, who was given q
hearty welcome.
Few fedetal officials have the sat
isfactiOn OfmnkinR a cleaner record
in office than did Mr.. Gay and u is
with unfeiRned regret that the state
bar generally witnesses his retire
m mt. His opnduct of the office Of
United States attorney was business
like and courteous and OF lawyers
and laymen alike was eminentiy
satisfactory.
Mr.. Frye VIII occupy offices In the
federal court building, which have
been r~wiy farniahed for his use.
He VIII retain Tor the present az his
assistant y. n. CuHhman. who has
for some time past acted IN that
capacity under Mr.. Gay. Alfred H.
Gardner. who was Mr. Gays head
clerk and HtenoRfapher, has been re-
appointed to serve n four-ycnr term
under Mr.. Frye.
Mr.. Gay will retain his old law
offices IN the Hoxwell building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
.CILDED FIVE
CENT PIECE
An Old Trick Worked on on Well
Known Bartender

A fancy mixed drink and Sass In
change Was what a smooth bunkn
man obtained for a utckie scent
piece In Robh a Moorsa saloon on
rtanaeF place saturday night The
uiekic was Etidcd. This morning a
wrathfui bartender brought Il 10
Captain He'll. who has charge % the
local secret service bureau and gave
such description as he could Of the
man who worked the Awindln.
The coin Is one Of the first issue
Of the Liberty head ntekies upon
hich the Nvtd cents waH emitted
By the enaEaVer who cut the die Tor
the government. Upon a person
ignorant Of the United states coinage
il might readily Be paeaed for a -
piece. but that man used TO han
ding money should accept u for such
u more than the bartender hifnaeif
can understand. The yiege has no
rcetinE on the edge. - iisht and has
no ring but u passed IN the sat.
urday niEht rush.
1t Il an old aWinfie. said Captain
Bell this morning. 4 an a little
doubtful as 20 what the crime nf
passing the coin vas. I shint. how
ever. the gliding % the piece was
eountrrfsiting under the law Any
way. woaid Ike TO catch the
sMindier."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

pitfalls. and Chief sullivan viii notify
the offic~rs who patrol beats on
which hospitals are situated. TO abate
the nuisance.
The toy pistol In another thing that
Hlll be we'll looked for. Hardly a
kourfh passes that some one in not
Injured b. the firing Of these danger
e1a contrivHuces- There IN a state
hw prohibiting the sale OF ere arms
/ a minors. and NO far - possible
lila.
Dn the whole. however. chief Sui
liian. says he will lot the citizens
eripy their celebration n they obey
tht law. While property. life or
ll!nb ia In danger. however. the po-
Ifice viii take n hand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
ROBS HER
OF WAGES


DAWSON. July Miss noreas
Coffmnn, employed as COOS on No. 81
Hunker Creek. lies In the main cabin
a the claim lowering between life
and death from a bullet wound IN
her breast and a dose OF poison adj
uinlztered with suicidal Intent
Prank KIRKPATRICK. part owner 81
the eiaiEsa. has departed. taking with
him over s. zee % money due his
employees for wages.
One report has K that Miss roff-
nan tried 70 kill herself because II
being thus beaten cut Of her wages.
amounting TO several hundred dol
hrs. for the whole winters work.
Eirkpa trick Was well able . pay
every debt. for he made so. 90 on
hfs srrinx cleanup. lie became IN
fAtuafed with Miss Murelie oasloN
who has gone 20 Seattle. presumably
% meet him. and n n nies said he
promised 70 marry Miss Ceffmau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

SAN FRANcfsco. July i.-This IL
tho day set for tbs fnai struggle OF
the Building Trades Council and the
brotherhood ~ Carpenters to con-
troll local buildings. The Brother.
hood met last uiRht and received 10
stand firm The council. however.
has the contractors on It's side and
seems to have the victory. The
council wants 20 dictate the lochl
terms but the brotherhood looks to
the national body. A tic.up 10
threatened.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
$4O,OOO,OOO
DIVIDENDS
Steel Trust Shows an
Enormous Profit

NEW YORK. July The state
ment Of earnings for the tirst quar-
ter OF It's fiscal year waa ISSUED by
the United states steel Corporation
this afternoon and deals m the most
enormous figures that have ever
been handled In the course u trusts
tn America. stripped Of all details
n shows the net EARRINGS for the
first quarter OF the year 10 be $40.
O0a. 900 as against tts. ooo. o0o for the
same quarter 81 last year.
Some idea Of the gains Of the COM
pany can he formed from the fact
the rate 81 four per cent per an
mum net on sio0e. o0o. 900, The See
retaryss statement viii not bs given
cut tili this evening
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
WALK OUT

CHICAGO. July IAN bollerrnAk.
ers on the entire Chicago and North
western Railway system struck last
night They demand - cents ar
hour. They are now receiving 30
cents an hour.
The strike has been expected and
~ by pfe-arrAnNement II In thought
with the boiler makers employed b.
the Union Pacific. which is a part Of
the syatem. All shops Of the two
great roads are In a state 81 semi.
silence today and Il IL feared the
Inaehiniats win walk out at any
time through sympathy with their
fellow workers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

SAN FRANCISCO. July i.-Attor-
nsy A A. Aoore. representing Gov
ernor Gage. and W. W. FoOte. a
friend Of the court. after a stormy
scene this morning before Judge
FRITZ as 20 the question Of 1urisdic-
ton In the spreckeis libel proceed
fnEs. walked out loudly declaring
thuy would have nothing to do with
such a roaring farce The matter
xas left undecided. Fritz may fine
them Tor contempt This would prove
a stroke for Gpreckles and Leek.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
Attn or JULY NUISANCES
CHIEF OF POLICE SULLIVAN WILL SEE THAT CERTAIN REG
uLhTioHs ARE CARRIED OUT, AGAINST THE TOY
PISTOL AND ANOTHER TO PREVENT ExPLosloNs THE
VICINITY or HOSPITALS

grievances vii have TO be looked
after by the police.
on the Glorious Fourth" Chief
Sullivan does not intend TO In any
way hamper the enjoyment OF any
one. but certain regulations VIII have
10 be regarded.
One ~ With reference 10 the local
hospitals. The sound Of fire. crack
ers and other explosives are dam
Rerous 10 patisnts lying sick In hos
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

Friday, July I, viii be a busy day
Tor The Seattle police department.
and u il possible Also for the Ere lad
dies. Chief u Police Sullivan viii
ase every means IN bis power 10 keen
me Town well IN hand. but accidents
80 feared. Complaints from citi-
ssla Who are afraid Of the toy pistol
- nc hfe-craeker Of the small boy
80 expected, and a host OF other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
CAN'T FIGHT

ST. LOUIS. July lon the april
cation % the circuit attorney today
the circuit court ifaued an order 10
fheh chief ~ police 10 prevent the
Corbett. sullivan fight for the
feather weight championship ~ the
world. scheduled for Thursday night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
FIGHTERS ARRESTED

n spirited four-cofnered fight
took place on Washington street this
morning. Just what the row was
about no one appears to know, but a
lively fracRs was In progress when
Police Officers La Count aud Me
Clurg arrived. Mike Mcnamara.
Phil Smith. Chns Nomes and Gus
Burtz were arrested.
A little later Mike Hoyar and Dan
Irving became mixed in little fistio
argument ana were also arrested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
SHOW FIGH' I

NEW YORK. July 1.-The presi-
dents OF the coal-earrying railroads
are In conference here today over the
strike situation in the anthracite re-
gion. While no definite statement
ia expected as result OF the con
ference II Is believed the operators
are discussing plans with View 20
starting up several cellieries with
non-union men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
Up AGAIN

CHICAGO. July i.--Renewed ao-
tivity was displayed In July wheat
on the board Of trade today. II
Jumped from u SIS to 70 IL cents an
early advance OF IA cents in "a
hours. Continued rains are largely
responsible for the rise.
Manipulation by the Gates COM
blne sent July corn up to rs cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

The police. license and revenue
committee Ia salro had under con.
stdefatien the Chamber Of Commerce
resolution condeuninE the attitude
- the mayer. council and chief 81
police N regard 20 open gambling.
Tbs report vas placed on file with.
cut Comment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
RlDDLED

GUTHRIE, o. T. July LIN a
battle with horse thieves near here
yesterday sheriff l. J. Billiard and
Deputy Coghuru were surrounded by
the outlaws and fairly riddled with
bullets. The band of murderers are
supposed to be the notorious Bert
Casey gang.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
P. q. sculLIN,s LECTURE

Patrick II. Sculiin viii deliver his
lecture az tho Armory tonight. To-
day a large wagon transparency Is
being exhibited about the streets an
nounoinR the subject Of Mr., Soul
Inns lecture. Peaceful solution OF
the Labor Question and Politics Of
the Day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
ELECTRIC co.
MUST PAY FULL TAXES
Assessor BAILEY SAYS CORPORATION rs TRYING ELupE
DUEs-hE FIXES PROPERTY VALUE AT 100000 IN
STEAD or ssse7co THE FIGURE TURNED IN COM
pANY

20 be returned. A short time after
wards the schedule sent the Electric
company Was returned duly filled
cat and solemniy Hwern 20 az re-
auirea by law.
Here ls a Coed One
IL this list the Electric pany'H
officials made cath that the value Of
itA taxable property exclusive Of real
estate was tsEs sto
Its tangible property tfrAnehisssl
the electric company valued IN this
sworn list al nothing. Value nom
NAL, ihe list declared IN black and
White.
Assessor Bailey believes that the
Intangible property Of the Electric
company IL more valuable than any
Z has and he has acted promptly.
t.aat Ncek he quietly consulted pfoa-
ecnting Attorney Fulton az 20 his
rights 10 tax street railway fran.
ohisss. and was Informed that such
a course was not only legal but adj
slEabte.
The assessor has. accordingly, he
gun work upon an assessment roll
which Niil make the total taxable
valuation AZ the Seattle Electric
Company approximately 81. coo 90. OF
this between $3.50 coo and 81. 900. eco
VIII be on franchises
Must Pay lite Share
1T certainly ~ my intention to
make the Seattle Electric Company
pay iss Just share q the county and
city taxes said Mf Bailey this
morning. but not more than ita
Just share. arm Informed that the
franchises the company owns are
such that they can be taxed. aud
-.
Last year there wefs many rea-
sens WHY the company was entitled
q be let off easily. Now. however
the corporation - on n firm financial
foaiinN and u making money.
III the board 81 equalization does
Its duty next August the assessment
viii stand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

20 acres about two miles from end
OF Henton car line, small meadow.
good land and sufficient timber
thereon 20 more than cover the
price asked. close to school house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
80 ACRES

Good alder bottom land, on east side
Of Lake Washington, within short
distance Of steamer landing, good
country road, light growth ~ tim-
Der on land. can be easily cleared.
good market close al hand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01

that Deputy Sheriq j. w. Mcleod
win run for county commissioners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-01
LONDON is
JUBILANT
Queen is Greeted by
Cheering Crowds

LONDON. July t.-For the first
time since the operation performed
on King Edward. just week aso.
his physicians this morning issued a
bulletin rrgarding his maJesty's cun-
dition which was unuuAiifiedly salts.
factory. The bulletin Il as follows.
The king passed an excellent
night % natural sleep. lie has
gained strength and made rubstAn-
tial Improvement In all respects"
/ To add 60 the thoroughly hopeful
/ tane OF the official bulletin was the
I appearance OF the queen at the rc@
1 NEW Of the colonial troops today
sAnwtnk cohciusiNely that the bright
es hopes for the kings recovery are
/ ncss entertained In all official quar-
ter. When the queens carriage
emsfged from the palace grounds 10
taxi place at the review station
the truNd Is gathered around the pail
ace. gheerea franticaiis and only the
discipline Of the army restrained the
troofs from making a similar demon
stratbn. The queen looked In her
usualtheaith and smiled and bowed
IN an animated fashion 90 the cheer
ing ertNds.
oae dark spot In the situation IL
that the medical authorities 81 the
city are hy no means unanimously
satisfied with the kings condition.
They say his maiestye surgeons
who Inst thought he would die. are
undut affected BY their joyful re-
actfont II Is feared they may de-
pend u much on the kings mar
vicious iitauty The best ssml-offi-
ciai tufFmAticn l. that while the
huiletinsaceurafeiy reflect the state
81 the V4ana his u1afF@ty.a general
health al causes much uneasinesa.