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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
LITTLE HAPPt HiNGS

The local marine exchange re
ceived dispatch this morning
which states that the China Mutual
Steam Navigation company's steam
ship Oanfa had run aground at
Masaluia. but was not injured TO
any great extent The vessel left
Gibraltar on December G. bound for
the Orient She will. II Is expected.
be fioated AZ the returning tide.
The Kosmos Line steamship Sax
onia. bound from Hamburg. with a
large cargo OF freight for Seattle. Is
due TO reach this port next Thurs
day. The vessel left San Francisco
Saturday night.
The steamer Norwood. L. n Gray
4 Co. left San Francisco for Sc
attic last night with 500 tons Of
general freight and 30 passengers
She will take n return cargo OF
lumber from Port Blakeley.
A divorce suit was filed In the
superior court yesterday by William
Smythe against his wife. Mrs. Mar
tina Smythe.
Superior Judge Griffin yesterday
Afternoon granted divorce TO
Mrs. Catherine Gilmore from her
husband. Thomas Gilmore. and 10
Mrs. Flurino Schwab from Henry
Schwab. Both DEGREES were granted
on ground OF non-support
The Ladies' Aid society 81 I'm
Swedish Methodist church at Ere
mont win hold a social entettain~
ment and sale at the church tuunor-
row evening. at 7 30 O'Clock A. fine
program II promised and refresh
mentH viii be served
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WASHINGTON. u. C.. Dec IA
Al the smoot hearing to-day n. II.
Wallis. a former Mormon. testified
that he went 10 Salt Lake In iss2
lie had three wives. but only one
at a time. lie admitted he vas
four times married in the temple
10 dead women and Was sealed to
his wife for time and eternity
At other times he stood an sub
stitute for dead men married To
living women aud he had been
through the temple" AZ least 20
times. taking the endowment"
The ceremony took tNa hours.
which always preceded the mar
rage % either living or dead. The
witness told Of the oatha used in
the ceremony. He said the candi-
date sNore that II he diyulged the
church secrets he would consent to
have his throat cut from ear To
ear and his tongue torn from It's
roots
The second oath was that his
breast would be cut asunder and
hts yitaiH torn out and the third
vas that his body should BE- torn
Asunder and his bowels gushsd
out
other oatha bound the partiel-
pants 10 give all their substance To
the church and 90 observe chastity
on erosn-examination the witness
said he took endowment VOWS as a
sort OF vaudeville performance and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
GETS DOWN
TO WORK

Tho municipal assembly began IT,
second session this afternoon. II
received reports from the commit
tees appointed yesterday 10 work
out several plans that were deemed
OF much importance. Among the
propositions which the committees
viii report on fay0rably are the
payment Of local Improvement taxes
ON county. school district and state
lands which are nov immune from
such burdens. the assessment OF
ahutmont property for the mainte-
nance Of parking strips. a statute
compelling the county TO e1pend a
reasonable amount OF the road and
bridge fund IN the Improvement OF
streets within the city limits. as cit
les generally pay the larger share
Of the county taxes. and "A better
system Of compelling the payment
Of damages In condemnation pro-
ceedIuga and preventing the stop
page OF public improvements by In
junction
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
STATE FALLS DOWN
IN GAMBLING CASE
PROSECUTING WITNESSES IN ARGYLE CASE AT GREAT VA.
NANCE ON ESSENTIAL PARTS EVIDENCE

statements made by his witnesses
and looks dubious rs TO the out
come OF the ease
Another point was scored By the
defendant yesterday afternoon when
Attorneys Shipley and Morris sue
cessfully argued 60 the court that
no evidence could be introduced ac-
cording 70 law regarding ArEylo'H
alleged gambling operations at any
other time than on the night men
TONED IN the Information
Nearly ali OF the states witnesses
have displayed great reluctance 70
testify. except those connected with
the Civic union. The defense claims
that tho testimony given by Z. n.
James Ia the superior court trial
was different Ia many respects from
that which he gave at the prolim-
mary hearing Morris has stated
that he expects TO prove that the
man who was seen dealing faro BY
the states witnesses Was not Ar
gyie az all. and that James and his
friends we're mistaken in their
Identification.
The case Il proceeding slowly and
II is not likely that u will be fin
ished before tomorrow noon. SO
far Argyle has not been definitely
connected by the state with the
gambling game In question.
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lie Eats Dog Because
Wants a "Braye Spirit
SOME INTERESTING ANECDOTES or THE PHILIPPINE NATIVES
WHO HAVE SPENT a WEEK IN SEATTLE

The igorrote Is not such cafuly-
orsua animal as hHH been 30 freely
Implied, according 90 those who are
best acquainted with the people as
they i've oH the Islands There b. "a
sort of HuHerHtitIauB belief among
the dog eaters governing the eera-
mony ~ uHheriuR the canine into
eternity and serving o. as "a m0rssl
81 food
Ia the first place the IROrr0te lH
particular about the kind Of dog
served him. A short haired. yellow
dog suits his mind the best. A par
ticulariy vicious dog Is a dietary
dream A fine looking dog appeals
10 the sense Of beauty and often
times the life Of dog H. spared be-
cause Of tie peculiarly pleasant lines.
According 10 the IRorrofe. the dog
posHeHsen brave spirit which b.
shown only when driven into d cor
nor and danger ia threatened. Be-
fore killing a dog for the feast the
warriors Of the tribe hHfrass the dog
untli II becomes furious When this
point 10 reached the brave little men
Of the tribe seize It and Immediately
cut It's throat.
II takes four dog eaters 70 do this.
The blood IL saved IN "A tom tom, "A
musical instrument. and served With
rice. This Is great delieary for the
men Of the tribe. The dog ~ then
deprived Of ifs hair by smuggling and
strange ceremony performed over
It's body. The animal Is then chop
ped into pieces. outrails and all. and
thrown into the boiler 20 cook
Two hours il consumed IN cooking
the animal and the feast s. ready.
The peculiar superstition attending
the feast Is that the brave spirit
shown BY the dog before the killing
viii enter one Of the members 81 the
tribe. Women are barred from this
feast. because the IRorrotes fear that
The brave spirit might make a mis-
take and get into woman.
The dog eaters do not wait after
the cooking process ~ ended. but
proceed 20 eat while the stew r.
warm. Choice pieces u meat are
picked from the hot boilers with
fingers and a dog sandwich. which
consists Of a handful Of rice and "A
chunk Of dog meat. comprises the
feast.
Among the head hunters Of the
tribe the feast r. only observed when
the head Of an enemy 81 brought in
Co camp. and only those who have
won distinction b. bravery are al
lowed 90 partake. towards are not
allowed 20 attend the feasta. for fear
the brave spirit would be lost The
faest begins seven days before the
hunter starts on an expedition and
continues for seven days after his
return.
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unable &c give a satisfactory account
OF his intentions a. regards his pro-
posed means % earning a living for
himself and wife. ordered him de-
talned. pending investigation By a
board % inquiry.
During the course Of the invrati-
ERtion Il developed coneluaively that
Matsuda intended 20 place his wife
In house 20 prostitution IN boise.
Idaho. Matsuda az first denied that
n vas his intention to 80 dispose ~
his wife lie said that he had been
told by some Of his countrymen. who
had been over here. that great
wealth could be attained lu the
United states IN a very short time.
He said he wished 90 be rich ike
some 81 the great men Of his coun-
try and would like 10 - back there
and live in ease all tho rest % hts
life
lie AZ first stated that he intend
ed to amass his dream wealth" BY
working on the railroad. as his
friends told him they had heard ~
men who had eventually become the
owners OF great railroads. yet had
started IN Under the dictations 81 the
section boss. Mztauda said also that
hts Infofuanta Intelligence in re-
gard 20 the resources for attaining
fortunes was apparently iiimifablc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13

To ACT
INVESTIGATION OF mIsAPPRo-
PRiArIoN OF WATER FUNDS
TO BEGIN TOMORROW

The city committee Of the cham
Der Of commerce meets tomorrow
morning TO take up the subject OF
INSTRUMENTATION OF the funds OF the
water department. which has been
going on for several years The
committee was appointed to inves-
tigate the matter as the result OF a
resolution introduced by +. Shor-
rock at the last meeting OF the
chamber. After a rather hasty per
sonai investigation Of the matter,
Mr. shorrock became convinced
that there were grounds for the
charges OF misappropriation OF wa
ter department earnings and asked
that the chamber carefully inyesti-
gate the matter
Mr.. shorrock Is of the opinion
that. "a Is claimed by George +.
Cotterill. the water department es-
innate prepared by the finance com
mittee for next year Is padded. .
From what he has been able 10 as
certain. he thinks that several OF
the water department expense esti-
mates are duplicated In order 10
make the expense look large. lie
also thinks that II ia evident that
the $4,000 total estimate that IL
openly given Is too large.
The members OF the council them
selves admit that So. 900 interest on
the old Spring Hin water bonds has
been paid Illegally out OF the earn
ings OF the water department. This
procedure was not repeated this
year. however Besides. the councii
has been in tho habit OF paying
more interest and principal In the
redemption OF the Cedar river war
rants each year than Is necessary.
Mr.. Shorrook and most citizens
do not think such a policy Is right.
They believe that the water CON
sumers should not be compelled 10
pay more for their water than is
necessary TO secure funds for the
operation OF the department and
the reasonable rapid liquidation of
the debt incurred in constructing
the system. They consider II an
outrage for the water Consumers to
be forced 10 pay a large part OF the
general expenses OF the city.
4--
Who's your tailor7 Herald, 1929
Second. go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
PLANT RICE TO MUSIC

The NeFritos are a wandering race
Of people and. on account Of their
small stature. are considered as
children by all races on the islands
and are uumolcsted. Consequently
they follow a rowing life and lead a
siovenly existence. They plant rice
wherever they happen TO be, 50 long
a. Il IL not an eneroachment upon
the territory Of other tribes and this
branch Of their farming is interest
ing
The male members Of the tribe 60
TO the field. the only instrument
used being a stick crudely sharpen
ed. A woman musician Of the tribe
takes a position within hearing OF
an and slowly plays a tune on a
rough harp. To this tune the men
lab the stick into the ground. vary
ing their movements BY the music
dishea out The wives follow and
drop a few rice seeds into the hole
and cover a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
HUSBANDS TOOK
HORRIBLE OATHS
FORMER MEMBER or MORMON CHURCH LAYS BARE CIR
gmoEIEs or rHg FAMOUS ENDOWMENT HOUSE

a hugo Joke lie alleged that pthefa
also took them "a a joke.
George u. nrimphais. Of Provo
Utah. and president Of the brigham
Young university. testified ga 70
the course % study In the iHstitu
tion of which be Is the head IL 40
mltted that he had two wives.
I married the first Ia ISIS. and
the second IN 1ss2." h. said. =
have - children. four by the plural
wife since 1880.
lie said smuot was a trustee 81
the university aud a member u tn
finance committee The witneNa
was a palygamiat before hla Rn
pointment. but he could not EAy
whether smoot knew the fact or
not Smoot Was not present Vhen
he was elected president. though he
tsmooD Was interested In the finau-
ciai end of the university.
smoot often spoke 10 the students
upon the subjects Of character form
Ing. OF honesty and the duty ~
citizens in UNFOLDING the Law Of the
land. according to the witness
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The conflicting testimony given
BY the witnesses for the state this
morning In the trial of u. W Ar
Eylo ON the charge OF maintaining a
gambling resort az Georgetown last
June. will probably do much toward
influencing IN jury in favor OF tho
defendant. TIE evidence given by
l. n James. % the Civic union.
and that given by James McElruy
and William farmlee differs In re-
gard to all the essential facts OF the
eaSe.
James testified that on the partic-
uiar night on which the tnforma-
ton states that Argyle conducted
the gambling resort. that ne had
seen the defendant dealing a faro
game in the rear OF the Georgetown
saloon. between aud 10 o'clock.
William Parmlce and James Ne
Eiruy called by the state. testified
that at THAI very time they had
been with Argyle Ia the saloon and
had been talking business with him
and that he did not. during the
whole time they were there. have
anything TO do with any gambling
game
They claimed that he came 10
town with them later In the even
ms. The prosecuting attorney was
taken by surprise at the conflicting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
AT the THEATERS
arHE MACK FLAG"

One of the best plays that has
been seen at the Alcazar theater for
some time. "The Black Flag was
played by the Plat flaming com
pany last night The play Is thrill
ling and fun OF the things that
please the lovers OF the sensational
Mr.. Plat took the Jew comedy part
Frank Tanning the part OF Harry
Glyndon. the vaEahond, and Russell
Reed was the villain. Noble Cam
pIon played the role of Mama Brad
ford, the heroine OF the play. Miss
Camplon is an actress OF rare talent
and has a way Of pleasing everyone.
Miss Maralsy scored success in the
role OF the little street waif. A
new member. Charles Clay, former
ly OF the NELL company. made his
first appearance at the Aleazar last
night as James Handysides. the
British skipper.
The play was well staged and the
elimaxes at the end Of the acts were
fine. the company receiving fouT
curtain calls at the end OF the
fourth act Instead Of the program
changing on Monday night. the new
play will be put on at the Sunday
matinee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
IN GOOD
SPIRITS
NAN PATTERSON SHOWS LII
TIE CONCERN DURING TRIAL
TODAY

NEW YORK. Dec. f3.--Nan Pat
terson appeared In excellent spirits
when she entered the court room
this morning. She smiled frequent
~ and talked much with her father
and counsel
II was learned today that coun-
sci for the defense last week sent a
man resembling j. Morgan Smith.
brother-ln-law Of the defendant. to-
gefher with a woman TO the pawn
shop Of Hyman Stern TO purchase
a revolver II Is reported that this
was done with the intention to con
fuse Stern In the Identification Of
Nan Patterson. should he be pro-
ducef as a witness.
Dr. Lederie. former health com
missioner. was this morning given
one OF the pieces OF skin from
Young's finger in order 10 make a
chemical examination Of the spots
The defense will select n chemist
10 make an examination OF another
exhibit.
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They Must
Stand Trial

PORTLAND. Ore. Dec. i3.=Au
the attorneys for the defendants in
tho second land freud ease this
morning finished their plea TINT
their eli0uta were not ameuahle 30
n second trial. having been placed
In jeopardy for the same offouae In
"A previous ease.
Judge Bellluger decided that II
does not appear from the indiet-
mcuta that IL rs tho Htme eaar.
therefore he sustained the govern
ment demurrer lie said however,
that unless the government. In the
coming trial. succeeds Ia establish.
inE the fact that teh charge o. be-
tried form n separate and distinct
conspiracy. he viii instruct the
jury that II cannot render a verdict.
Tho court then adjourned until to
morrow. II h expected the entire
day will be devoted In empaneiiing
"A jury.
An interesting fact n that Bluger
Hermann. now congressman, was a
witness In the last ease. and ia the
coming case his opponent Colonel
r. NJ Veateh. who was defeated,
will DO n witness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
CAP ain WOULD NOT
TURN THE BOAT BACK
JAPANESE SUBJECT WANTED no mARu TO RETURN TO JAP
AN AFTER he FOUND GOLD NOT GROW ON TREES IN
AMERICA

"My eountrymen tell me that over
here In the United States sold lies
IN the earth Like pebbles. and |
thought perhaps I might find some
while working on the railroad Il
MAS this that FIRST started me on my
long Journey. Later I found that
such stories were exaggerated. but
L was emily after I was FAR out to
SEA. The captain would not turn the
beat back. 80 | had 20 come over
here
This Il the reason offered hy Mat
suas. a japanese. why he desired 10
become a resident q this country.
As the result % a vigorous cam
paiEn nov being wagcd BY the
United states immigration author
fties against scrupuious japanese
subjects who seek 20 obtain a liveli-
hood in this country By means 90 the
ul-gotteu earnings q women accom-
panying them as their wives. Mat
suda and Mrs. Aatsuda were deport-
ed to Japan ON the fyo Maru. which
sailed to-day. AiatsudA and his wife
arrived In this country BY the IYo
Maru on December :. where they
were held BY the local immigration
officials
Aatsuda was preiiuinariiy exam
lned By Inspector a. II. Geffney.
who. through the japanese being
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
HEADS ALONE COUNT

The manner o. selecting a chief in
the tribes differs according 20 the
viciousness or habits OF the people.
chief Antonio. Of the iForrotes. was
chosen on account OF his bravery.
All chiefs Of this tribe are selected
in this manner. The candidate FOR
the position must make a record for
himself In getting heads OF the en-
envy. which is chiefly the Moros, and
other heroic stunts.
The Negrltos elect their chief by
ballot. A bowl In used as the ballot
box and each candidate has one in
order to keep the votes separate.
These bowls are arranged side by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
FUND FOR MONUMENT
TO MRS. GILBERT
THEATRICAL PEOPLE START 1T
FOR MEMORIAL TO GRAND
OLD LADY or THE STAGE
Especial TO The Start

CHICAGO. Dec. IA fund has
been started by Chicago theatrical
people 20 erect a suitable monument
10 the late Mrs. Ann Hartley Gilbert
grandmother Of the stage. A
spontaneous response r. expected 70
create fund sufficient to employ a
leading sculptor % reproduce Gran
ny Gilbert" in Carara marble
The figure VIII be seated IN a chair
attired a. she appeared In the play
OF Granny" II will surrnount a
square block on which viii be In
scribed the last lines IN the drama
which presented the old lady before
the feotliRhts.
For wealth. for fame. my goodness
don't care a Hilbert.
n only in your hearts you'll keep old
Mrs. Gilbert"
Mrs. Gilbert died IN Chicago. de-
ccfnber 2. IN apartments nj the sher-
man houHe-the same rooms oecu-
pied 50 years before BY herself. hus-
band and son when they travelled
back and forth between this city and
Milwaukee In an open cart.
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CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. ID. G. Dec. IA
Congress yesterday afternoon acted
on a number Of bills.
The bin transferring the forest
reserves from the department OF the
interior to the agricultural depart
menf. which has been pending In
congress for several years. was
passed.
A bill amending the law prevent
ing the carrying Of obscene or I'm
moral literature into any state OF
territory so as 20 prevent the I'm
poratlon or expectation Of such
matter was passed.
The house passed the bill provid-
ing a penalty not 10 exceed $1,000
or one years imprisonment. or
both, for any one who knowingly
pastures stock on any forest re-
serve Of the United States without
proper permits.
A bin proposed by Mr.. Laney.
permitting the expectation Of wood
and wood pulp from districts In
Alaska was passed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
HAVE ANOTHER SCHEME
FOR NEW CITY HALL
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL WOULD stLL kEEzea BLOCK AND
OTHER CITY pRoPeRrYTo CONSTRUCT LARGER BUILDING

block WAS never popular Whep
proposed a few months agu vas
rldicled away before Il WAS 4alrh
started The site a. too far up the
hill The worst feature OF tho prop
oaition ia that the block IL FffiaW
gular and the ground very pabr fot
the retention OF a foundation. The
triangular shape lB lily suited 20
city hall purposes and neceaaitatea
n maximum building expense for q
minimum amount OF room.
10th the Keezor block aud the
present block occupied by the city
hall comprise about the same area.
a little over $4,000 square feet but
the triangular shape OF the former
makes Il impossible for much Of It's
space TO be utilized. On the pres
eut city hall site n building very
nearly square could be built There
IL as much area within the present
rits limits aa in the site Of the
Alaska building A seven OF eight
story building on n would serve
as a city hall for al least 10 years.
when Il could be sold and readily
converted into an office building
n found advisable the Jail could
be built ON separate site instead
OF placing IL In the city hall build
Ing
II II pointed out also that $4,000
Il more than Is needed 20 erect a
proper Jail. municipal court and
emergency hospital building on the
Keorar block An even 100000
would be sufficient As long as
bonds OF that amount have been
authorized. however. IL IL Thought
that they might as we'll be used
towards erecting n suitable build
ing for all municipal purposes In
stead OF an oyerHiEed Jail building.
which could not properly house the
city offices even temporarily
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ANTONIO IS gEN.pEcKEp

Antonio. chief u the Igorrotea. Is
well liked by his people. n IL said
that the only member Of his tribe.
either IA America OF on the Islands.
Of whom he Is afraid IL his wife. He
has "a fear Of her for since he has
learned "a few 81 the ways Of civiii-
zation. like the taste Of fireWater. he
has occasional sprees and his wife
takes advantage Of It 10 show her
strength.
Antonio r. a very good boy when
his wife tells him 20 dance. While
he b. brave ia war and IN the hunt.
he Just gets busy when Mrs Antonio
gives the word.
When the revengeful Moros were
taken aboard the boat at Smiths
Cove last night they were chained
together. II Was said that the men
we're put In chains shortly after the
affair happened and they will re-
main In bondage until they are well
out 70 sea. Meanwhile a close
watch Is kept over them.