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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

AKRON. Ohio. Dee. 10, Seven
wears competition with Rockefeller
in an attempt 10 control the Ohio
gAs field. contributed largely 60 the
Walsh failure For three years the
Walsh company has been giving sas
10 consumers in this vicinity at
about half the actual cost.
II develops that Grace TaEeart
has 5000. practically her Catire
fortune. In the Equitable Trust
company. one OF the failed concerns.
Rockefeller Busted" Him.
Al 3 a'clock. the closing hour.
It was announced that all deposit
tors inside the doors viii be paid
to-day. others will have to wait until
tomorrow.
Officials refuse 10 attempt to es-
In ste how much has been paid.
hat paying telers who have been
handling cash all day are SURE that
5000 coo have been paid cut to-
day through the clearing house.
CHICAGO. Dec. nenositora
Of the Chicago National and Home
Savings banks gathered AZ an early
hour this morning. taking the police
unAwares and great confusion re
suited Applicants are getting their
money as fast rs tellers can count
Il.
walsh's bank failures resulted 10.
aay In a run on the Bedford Ma
tional OF Bedford. Ind. OF which
Walsh was president Money ar
rived all night 10 stem the attack
Prosecution Not Ready
This morning United States Dist
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
JOHN A. MCALL..

His was a long life. aud honorable
service. This body | put against
the testimony of self confessed
thieves and perjurers."
He cited the fact that Mitchell
died almost n pauper.
The senate committee Is reorgan-
lied, the most important chairman
being Fulton. Of claims. Clark, of
judiciary; Warren. of military: AL
ger. OF Pacific railroads, and Hey
burn, added to public buildings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

munerative position. ~ has directed
its newspaper organ TO keep up a
ayHtei aatlc attack upon him.
Offers Jobs.
Openly. aud also through it,
agents. the company has been try
ing to find better Job for the en-
gineer. who, up TO the present time.
however, evidently thinks that &C.
attic Is good enough for him.
Tho electric company regards
Thomson as the most powerful and
dangerous man In the city employ.
and II has good reason 20. While
Thomaon's relations with tho city
council have not made Il impossible
for him 20 say much, he has gone
along quietly, exercising the diplo-
macy OF BerRiua Witte. The Off
eiQla of the electric company dis
covered his fine Italian hand long
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

soon spread rapidly.
The police believe that most oi
The dead are under the debris.
One employe who escaped. nays
she saw twenty Eifis on the first
floor plunged into the basement by
the collapse. A cal uas sent In Tor
additional fire apparatus.
II Ii believed that the first estl-
mate OF the dead MAS underntaied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
GIRLS
BURNED To DEATH

CHICAGO. Dee is--An explosion
In the Autograph establishment OF
Charles shont killed many girl en-
ployes today.
II Is reported that 100 girls were
In the building al the time. and
Il IL believed that many we're killed
By jumping from windowa II Is a
six.Htofy building. The boiler ex-
plodcd. wrecklng the structure. Fire
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
Seattle Electric Company Is Trying TO
Make Away With City Engineer Thorn.
son..-The Octopus Adopts System Of Dr..
JekylI and Mr.. Hyde

The Seattle Electric company Is
after the scalp Of Reginald II
Thomson. city engineer.
The fact is now we'll understood
among those well versed IN city han
affairs and friends Of the engineer.
Thomson'a reappointmeut on jan
uary I - assured, and has been ever
since Ballingcr became mayor, 80
that the engineer would. ordinarily.
be safe for three more years at
least.
But tho Seattle Electric company
IL trying TO force hts retirement be-
fore that time.
II f. seeking 10 do this IN two
ways. having adopted n sort OF a
Dr. Jeky1-Mr. Hyde method. While
claiming 20 be deeply interested in
ThomHon'B welfare and anxious to
find him a moro pleasant and re-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
LA WFUL
IMMUNITY
The LIBERTY OF THE BEEF PACKERS DEPENDS ON
WHETHER OR NOT THE LAW GRANTS THEM IMMUNITY
BECAUSE OF oARFlELp's TESTIMONY

question Of law 10 5e determined by
the court. He told the veniremen
that be wanted the jurors 90 whom
were told To follow the instructions
Of the court IN all points OF law 20
do 70 regardless OF whatever opln-
ions they might hold themselves.
The court explained that the Inn
munity on laws were Just because
the American bin Of rights guaran-
tee that a man shall not testify 80
as 10 incrimlnate himself
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

CHICAGO. Dee. t9.-"Wbether the
defendants are guilty or whether
or not 10 go 10 jail II lawful I'M
munity covers their cases was the
declaration BY Federal Judge Hum
phrey in the beef ease this morning.
during the examination Of venife-
Heu.
He said. IF the Law grants the
packers Immunity because Of the
testimony before Commissioner Gar
field. they are entitled TO a dis
charge by the jury"
The court declared II largely a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

two years ago. These were femun.
eratlye. but II Is impossible 10 fur
nish adequate service over themx
There are 2 800 Of them still IN use. /,
The investigating committee viii
outline the changes proposed In thd
report which Il viii soon send 10
the council The report will also
probably blk for somewhat better
service Ia the company's operating
room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

menl states that Il desired 20 In
stltute the new regime without force
or bloodahed. but the acts ~ the
pupulace were such that drastic
measures we're necessary
The government confeszes that II
IN between the devil and the deep
sea In the matter Of handling the
crises Of the day. and states fur
Their that armed means Of repres-
sion was the only course LEFT open
10 II.
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Los

DENVER. Colo. Dec. is--The
story 20 the effect that Vivian
George. the Los Angeles heiress.
and Ralph I.oughborouFh. artist.
we're lost In the mountains near
Arapahoe peak. has not been VERT
fled. The report came from the
game wardena office.
Telephone advlcea from Eldora
and the mines near Arapahoc peak
state that nothing has been heard
about the missing couple.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

the other and each fearful tina, the
other viii become powerful IN ease
of ffsedam.
.-fhs Russians desife lnderend-
sues. hut do not know how 70 20
about Il. IL the fifst place they do
not know exactly what they want
All they tBoW - that there " a
frsfsan from oppression that In
efa3oY~d by other races - people, but
what that freedom u they do not
have the slightest conception. The
nest difficult object Is the Jealousy
esiptlne between the different races
Of ii4crls which does rot permit Of
union ia force or Interest ia their
oNyf welfare. The third difficulty
Is the lack 81 leader Who can ef-
feet . unity II effort among all or
= fmfs 81 the races
Ssw Odessa Piliaoed.
white I was In Odessa. that city
vent threngh its hardest siege.
There Was riotinR. burning ana pill
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
Sunset Telephone Company Notifies Coun-
Gil investigating Committee That II
viii Make Sweeping Changes For The
Better I

that We employ s2l operators. while
The other company does not employ
"A third that many.
installation Old.
Our chief difficulty Is that our
system WIS install ed when Seattle
was young and the telephone bust
ness was IN ita Infancy II takes
time 20 bring the old portions Of #
up 10 date. We discontinued the
practice OF installing l0-party lines
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
Steel Trust Buys Up Great Northern Ore
holdings---Morgan Secures Control Of
Union Pacific, Republic Steel and Other
Large Companies

ST PAUL. Minn.. Dee. bit IL
reported that the Steel Trust has
bought all the Great Northern iron
ore holdings. involving millions of
dollars
Louis Hiii denies the story.
IL is also rumored and denied that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
PRAISES
MITCHELL

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Yester-
days discussion on tho status OF
Burton brought up the case of Nit
chell. Teller said:
Il cannot bring myself 10 agree
with the court which convicted him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
MAIOR WILL
"WSE UP''

Comptroller Riplinger will make
report this evening TO the mayor
ON the condition of his department.
This is done in anticipation of tho
mayors annual message. that he
may make proper recommendations
10 the city council.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
COLOSSAL
TRANSFERS
DELAY!

TOXIC. Dec. Concessions ses
cured By Japan in China at ths
Portsmouth treaty are very slow id
coming 10 a focus. and Baron Ko3
mura. representing Japan. is ceni
sured by his government for LID
somewhat dilatory actions in fcrel
ing the issue.
II is understood that France. Ger.
many and Russia are backing China,
and aiding that country to stand of
the demands OF Japan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

Morgan has gained control OF IN,
Union Pacific. the Tennessee Goa
A lron company. and the Republi'
Iron a Steel company.
Great Northern. Northern Pacifi,
and Union Pacific stocks are soar.
ing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

length and breadth Of the empire
these are the methods 81 warfare
now employed by the rebel faction
IA Russia.
Government Is Puzzled.
In an inspired statement issued
for official publication. the govern
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
JUDGE WANTS TIME TO THINK

Judge Hatch this morning took
under adylsement the motion OF At
torney John p. Hartman for a new
-<eial IN the case OF Thomas Berg W..
tbs Seattle, Rent0n Il Southern
railway. in which Berg was re-
Gently awarded ti2. 500 damages for
personal Injuries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
SOLDIERS Of TIVE SULTAN
DEFEATED BY THE ALBANIANS

Macedonia papers report nn Al.
bantam revolt la Turkey. Officials
were murdered.
The rebels were victorious over
: 600 Turkish troops.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

beginning at noon Friday. the
students OF the university will enjoy
three weeks vacation. Reduced
rates are offered by the railroads
10 students who desire TO spend the
holidays at their homes.
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OBJECTS TO THE
JAPS ALSO

WASHINGTON, Dec. f9.-Repre-
sentative Hayes introduced into tho
house yesterday a bill extending
the Chinese exclusion laws to
Japanese and Koreans. and descend-
ants. Z
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

COMPLETE
COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING BUSINESS METHODS OF GREAT
LIFE INSURANCE eoaPANi es ALMOST READY TO SUBMIT
REPORT

NEW YORK. Dec. ia.-Henry r.
Townsly. president Of the life As
ISOLATION OF America. testified as to
salaries paid insurance officials. to
DAY.
After weeks OF ceaseless inveati-
CATION teEulting ia exposures which
have astounded the financial world
and in routing and deposinF men
who practically controlled the
money markets OF the world. the
committee appointed to investigate
the methods Of the largest lnsur-
ance companies OF the United States.
will begin today To formulate facts
for the report TO the legislature Of
this state.
Smaller companies are now com
Ing under the probe. aud when
these have been held up TO public
criticism. the work of the commit
tee, tending TO save millions Of dol
lars for millions OF people. will al
most be completed.
Millions Paid Out.
Townsley admitted that the COM
pany had been forced to get out OF
New Jersey, and stated ms a reason
that the loan company officials
were responsible for the order. and
that they we're a lot Of pickpoekets.
The committee next took up the
Investigation OF the Washington
company. which Ryan Is supposed
20 control.
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RESCUE:

TOXIC. Dec. 1.-two japanese
warships have been sent to shanE
hal. presumably 20 assist the Brit
ish. American and German forces IN
SURPRISING the riots against for
elKners. which have assumed serious
aAperfk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
FRANCHISE AGAIN

a meeting OF the corporations
committee will be held tomorrow
afternoon for the purpose Of taking
up tho matter OF granting n fran
chise 20 the Seattle Electric com
pany on Second aY. and Westlake
boulevard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

PARIS. Dec, io.s=It was anuoune-
ed at cabinet meeting. that the
Sultan has definitely agreed 10 the
demand Of the Powers financial adj
ministration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

The Sunnydale Good Roads club.
will hold its regular meeting on
Tuesday night at the school house.
in that suburb.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

Police say that tho estimate OF
76 dead will swell the list. Il Ia
known that some we're burned 20
death. while others we're killed
jumping from tho plant.
AIahnianees are taking many in
lured away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

WEATHER FORECAST.
Occasional rain tonight and Wed.
nesdsy; froah 20 moderate south
west winds.
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$500 $1,000 sttst =
RANK CI.EkRt%gS

= Increase over same q
! date Last year s so .ss20i .
4 tsst 81 tst - a q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

CHARGED With violating tho pure
ford laW. J W. swope. a Seattle
gr0rsf Was arrested yesterday AZ
ternoon. lie viii be tried before
Jaaffeq 81 the Peace 4. v. Davis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

= THIS MAN TOO LAZY
y Hannah Butler was this ,
= morning granted a decree OF d. ,
4 voree from Henry Butler. on !
q the ground Of laziness and non ,
4 support +,
&xx3 H4xxs 444s 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19

II was Thomson who first sug-
gested the common clause that
caused the company 40 much trou-
bic IN setting It's Second and West
lake franchises.
IL was Thomson who put the
mayor wise" 10 the deal by which
the company sought several months
ago 10 obtain an endless chain
Franchise, and secured its veto.
IL was Thomson who started the
trouble for the company IN demand
ing for the city the right to use the
eompauy's trolley poles fer city
electric wires. as provided IN the
franchise.
The company, quite naturally,
wants 90 send him away
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-19
HIS SCALP
IS WANTED

ago. and have learned 70 fear Il.
Thomson built the city light plant
Ina spite Of the company'a opposi-
ten The plant has already reduced
the nompany's electric ilaht revenue
enormously although Il has hardly
gotten on its feet Thomson has. In
spite Of certain couucilmcn who
wouid like 10 see him 6usted. exer-
eised a powerful influence In that
body, and the present corporations
committee seldom acts on franchise
matters without his recommends
lions.
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CONTINUED on Pase -
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY
HOLDS FIRST MEETING
An Interesting Entertainment Held in
One of the Halls of Pythian
Temple.

The Mississippi Society held Its first
meeting Of the season last evening in
one Of the halls Of Pythian Temple 1C12
Ninth street northwest. Capt Fred
Beau presided in the absence of the
president. DIR. Oscar Wilkinson, and
the vice president. DR.. c. p. Cl1rk.
The program of entertainment for the
evening consisted Of songs, by Harry
Han;ein: piano solo, by Mrs Julia
Battle; contralto solo. by Miss Lillian
Chenoweth; piano solo, by Miss Her
ring, and old-time music by Mesdames
Beall and Ware.
Capt T. Raleigh Raine. president of
the Sons of Confederate Veterans, de-
livered 2 brief address, outlining the
work Of the Sons of Veterans.
a report was presented by the excur-
sion committee, showing that the out
ing last July had been profitable
The society win hold meetings month
ly on the third Saturday night of each
month.
Miss Bennie Nabers Is secretary OF the
society. and Mrs. J. N Mccormick is
treasurer.
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
BIG RECEPTION PLANNED
FOR GENERAL SCHOF|ELD
Society OF the Army of the Ohio Also
Discusses Anniversary Of Battle
of Franklin.

There was meeting last night of
the Society of the Army of the Ohio at
Alta Vista. the country home of DR..
w. Lee White. rear )TwinIng City.
While there was a social end 10 the
gathering. the meeting was held prin-
cipally to discuss plans for two coming
events of Importance One of these is
a reception to Gen. John NJ. Schofeld.
formerly conmander-in-chief OF the
United States Army, who is president
of the Society of the Army OF The
Ohio. General Schofield is now at Bar
Harbor. Me-. but Will make a visit to
Washington some time in October
Secretary J. Fraise Richard was au-
thorized TO appoint a committee whose
duty 1t would be to arrange for the re-
ception to General Schofeld
The most important matter discussed
was the coming anniversary of the
battle of Franklin, which was fought
at Franklin, Tenn, on November 80.
1854. between the armies OF General
Hood. the dashing Confederate officer,
and General Schofield-
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
INCREASE OF JUSTICES
IN DISTRICT COURTS
Thought That Steps viii Be Taken t.
Have Seven in District Su-
preme Court.

There is little doubt that steps win b
taken this fall looking TO increasing the
number of justices OF the Supreme Court
OF the District from six to seven. This
Is conceded By many who have given
the matter serious consideration necso-
sary in order that the business OF the
court may be facilitated without over
working the present members OF the
bench.
Anyone who has watched the work Of
each OF the members of the local bench
week after week and month after month
throughout the year can have no doubt
that every one Of them does more work
than should fall to the lot OF one man
Notwithstanding this fact, the num-
Der Of cases upon the dockets IN the
different branches of the District courts
is constantly increasing This is due to
the constantly increasing litigation N
the District. which is a natural result
Of the growth of the city.
When the matter was discussed some
months ago, Il was suggested that the
new member OF the bench should be as
signed particularly to the Probate Court
and also consider all cases coming up
on appeal from the courts OF the justices
of the peace
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
ODD FELLOWS PREPARE
TO RECEIVE VISITORS

The joint committee of the Indepen-
dent Order OF Odd Fellows for the en-
tertainment of visitors to this city the
latter part of this week met at Odd
Fellows Hall last evening. 1t was ar
ranged to keep open house in the Sew
enth street hall from Thursday morn
ing until Saturday night
A large delegation from Massachu-
setts Is expected in town on Thursday
morning, and. as ali tickets to Phila-
delphia through Washington will have
stop-over privileges here, the commit
tee looks for many visitors, to whom IL
will extend the hand OF fellowship. Wis
itors will be furnished with guides, and
the service of as many members of the
order as possible, either day or even
ing Is requested.
The drill team of ladies from San
Francisco will stop over here. and, it is
hoped. will put on their drill some night,
of which further notice will be given.
Noses September Furniture Sale.
Furniture for every room under price.
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
GERMAN ANNIVERSARY
AT BENNING TRACK
Societies of Washington Perectng Plans for Great Day
in Conmemoration of Landing of First
Aemanc Pilgrim

Plans are being perfected for the cele-
bration of German day by the United
German Societies of Washington. The
affair will be held at Benning racetrack,
on October 2 and will commemorate
the 222d anniversary of the landing of
the first German in the United States
Although the event is celebrated on
the I'd, ii is on record that the original
settler. Frank Daniel Pastorius. reached
Philadelphia on the 9Th of the same
month.
The celebration this year will be OBJ
served on an elaborate scale.
Speeches will be made in English and
German. Ii is said that the rival teams
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
HARDLY SEDENTARY.

A young man ever careful of his health
recently began figuring on the possible
constitutional effect Of the banting he
undergoes TO keep his flesh down He
visited the Office OF a physician on the
East Side near Central Park
HIM" said the medical man. i'm
pressively. rs your occupation .
sedentary one2"
"A what?" asked the young man.
II mean do you have to sit down while
at your work.
"Oh. yes; but I take lots Of exercise
at business, just the same"
NONSENSE said the doctor How
can you sit at your work and take exer-
cise?''
I'm a jockey, doct
The young mans name was Hide
brand.-New York Globe
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
NEW ARGENTINE TARIFF
CAUSES APPREHENSION

United States Minister Beaupre, ac-
credited to Argentine Republic. has been
directed by the State Department to
use his influence to bhng about a salts
factory adjustmeht of some schedules in
the tariff law being enacted by that
country which will injure the American
trade if not modified
The provision that causes the most ap-
prehension relates to the importation of
agricultural machinery. This Inachin-
cry and the pieces for repairs will be
admitted free of duty when the pieces
accompany the machinery; otherwise
the pieces when entering separately
must pay duty of % per cent ad vo-
lorem- 1t Is at once apparent that un-
der such onerous restrictions the Ar
gehtine farmers would be discouraged in
the purchase OF American machinery.
The Washington times., 1905-09-17

In the baseball game for The Times
Cup will be the Agricultural Department
League and the Gunton Temple team.
A game between these two champioEs
would prove interesting. and would un-
doubtedly attract many TO the race
track. II the Gunton Temple team cam
not play. then II Is hoped to secure the
Commissioners to cross bats with Agri-
culture
For the afternoon program, mentioned
In yesterdays Times suitable prizes
viii be given TO the winners. Another
meeting will be held next Thursday
when all arrangements viii be COM
pleted.
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
TkWNEY WANTS ANOTHER
TO BE PARTY WHIP

Representative James A. Tawrr- OF
Minnesota. the Republican whip Of the
House. Is at the Riggs House.
He arrived here yesterday and will
remain for several days to attend to
some matters for his constituents be-
fore the departments. Afr. Tawney has
filed the responsible -osition of party
whip in the House OF Representatives
longer than any other member
He says il is now time that some one
else take a hand at the game. He
wanted to retire from the position last
Congress. but his party associates would
not consent, SO he was forced to serve
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
He Spoke Freely.

On the way up from Quarantine. I'm
migration Inspector Scarlet had a long
talk with D'Olurignac. and they went
over the stItutes together The Inspec-
tor said he could find nothing in them
that would authorize him to Getain the
brother of Nine Humbert
Through Mr.. Leon. a lawyer. the
young man spoke at considerable length
about the trial Of his sister and him
self. He declared that the Crawford
fortune was not mvth. and that IL had
increased from 30,Ooo.0OO francs TO 81. 900 coo
by this time.
The Washington times., 1905-09-17
BREAKS MILK PITCHER,
CUTS HAND PAINFULLY

While Sylvia Garner, colored, twelve
years old, was on her way to a dairy
with a pitcher in her hand last night
about o'clock, she fell down four steps
i'm front OF her home. 1921 Seventeenth
street northwest, and besides breaking
the pitcher into many pieces. she was
painfully cut about the right hand and
wrist Police of the Eighth precinct sta
tion removed her 10 the Garfield Hos
pital in u patrol wagon