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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

lat preceding municipal election be
filled with the city comptroller With
IN thirty lHu1 HaHa after the official
publication of the designation Of the
best bidder fnr tho Proposed fran
eHiae aud during said period Of
he III allowance If no referendum Pc
tiHau he filed. the city council mas
finally pass the ordinance and grant
the franchise. subject IA action - tie
maYef ms IN the case IF other u
dtuHnees If referendum petition
he tiled tie franchise shall be sub
mttfen o. vote 81 the qualified
electors At the next general election
af At a special eleetiaHI II the pro-
posed grantee shalt offer and pro-
vide tie expense thereof aud the
city council shalt authorize the same
Official publication notices OF elssz
tom conduct and manner Of elections.
preparation uf official ballots. COUNT
lug aud HsHHHHHiHH 81 feteHf ana Ger
tlf{lnK Of returns nt any election On
the kfaHtInH ar franchise shall he
dome substantially az Il rfasided fer
tie submit aainn to vote OF the people
eu amendments "a the city quarter
If tho proposed ftanehtse ordinance
the votes eaat for aud against tie
same. Il shall be deemed - be futs
fled aud the sIIN council may there
unoh finally pass HHH Huopt the
same II IL fall to receive said MA
iafltK Ia it, EaNuf the franchise al
Jilaanee shall he deemed retaeted Hna
no further proceedings shall % haa
hereunder Tie SAME methods OF
procedure ahall obtain In TIE extern
hIan Of any existing franchises o.
any rIHhta Hereunder AZ IN the grant
af a new franchise No street tat
Nay franchise shall IN any event he
granted extended uf renewed tn aut
date hHKand fisNemhsr sat. fHat
minority Of tire city eauHslt ~.
eIudIHK naI lees than aHezthird 81 all
the members elected. shall have the
riHhG and power - invoke refer
andam vote on a franchise ordinance
without the fiiins Of any petition
therefor
rhs provisions Of Section 81 A.
tIale ~ Of the Charter. haipa IN con-
gIei With the provisions Of tHlH hees
ton. are hereby superseded
witness my hand this let aaF Of e
ruaff. A u. IHas .....
eIts Comptroller aud "a offtslq eHf
tate Of fIrat publication. Fsbfua4Y
+. taas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
NEGOTIATIONS ~ ffta.
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- IS III aHH% ~ HHsE
rM0pusfsis SuMEST No ,
.s 5si 81 ,iss 81 4 ks gs. ei e sf
tha city charter ana pfHsl dinE Tor
the aHha18HsiuH af such proposed
asnsaamehs IL ahH qualified VOTERS
- ths gttS 81 Seattle Il TIE ueNt
its i resolved b. ths ctr Council
81 ths CITY - Seattle
Thaf Rssgtea / - Article VII -
tie gHtK Charter 81 tie CITY sH Sc
attla - amsadet - 80 ts rsad -
faf5aMR
- ten There shali ha aaI la
hereby created Haafd af Public
0HeAH. which sasii consist Of ftNa
- msnisafHz 70 at
II The ctr Eustnssf 81 The
eupsfintsa8sat e Streets and Sew
Lighting asa Water Woke 81
TIE Superintendent 81 HWilafHEM.
81 The sspeflHtsnaeat Of Public
Utilities
The Chairman - aid Heard shall
- Arpoiatsd annually 81 the MAYOR
The members 81 the ha4fd. IS such
HhAHi receive no compensation.
Ard be II further resolve 81. that
ths furNHnInE amendment be. Mna
ths same = hereby. submitted r. the
qualified voters ~ Tire city ef Nss
attic fer their ratification Of ruiecs
ton ~ tie net general eieENau tn
- held eu tie sfd aaY ef March.
tHHk
Passed The City Council the aaa
aaY Of January. taas. and signed by
nee fa aneu NsasfuH m Hatheuffeatln ion
Of is passage this Ind dar Of Jan
{. n BURNETT. JH.
President Of the gty Council
II " CARROLL
city Comptroller and ex-affteio city
Clerk
nais Of first publication. February
!. Iaas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

TET1773TfIE- IfTIH ~ III
A resolution aud proposition To
amend Section d Of Article TX Of the
city Charter. and providing for the
submission Of Huch proposed amend
meut 10 tile qualified voters Of the
CITY OF Seattle at the neat general
election
lie II resolved by the city Council
OF the eitk Of Seattle
That Section OF Article TX Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04
uTa1fffTf0N. No lfaa

PROPOSED AMENDMENT No. z.
A resolution and proposition 10
amend Section I Of Article XVII OF
tie city Charter. and providing for
the submission Of such proposed
amendment to the qualified voters
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

mlHHlan t. vote 81 The people q
amendments to the city charter If
the ORDINANCES thus submitted u the
referendum shati receive IN is favor
q mH1aNitF uf all the NuteH eHHf Tor
ard against tie same. II Hhall be IN
faA fa4ee HHd sHfaet fHHH aud after
proclamation BY tho ma az which
shall Hu made. and published In til
EltN official newspaper within fi.e
dafH after the eieeNes. tfaN idedI
however that If the ordinance ifHeIf
shall designate a subsequent date Fur
taking effect tho proclamation HHatl
name the said date as tile tine Tor
taking effect If tie ordinance shall
fall to Frg#fNe THE majority Nate IN
It's favor il shall he considered as re-
ieeted and shall be 81 no force 81 eff
feet.
ANY provisions Of this Charter aud
particularly any provisions Ia Section
! 4 and u paragraph .NartA flfst5 If
section Is ~ thtH Article. Insofar a.
they ara Ia conflict With the pfuNIas
IONS 81 this Section. are hereby SUI
nsHHedcd
Witasss my haad this Let daf et rsh.
Fuar1s Il. 1875
II " CARROLL
ciy Comptroller aud "a soffieia clf
rate Of first publication. February
1. taas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

President Of the city Council
Piled the sud day Of January. taug.
n ". CARROLL.
city Comptroller and oa-offlcia city
Clerk.
bate Of fret publication. February
T. fHHs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

IT y fAf.IIfHIsIsl
CLERK
psls Of first patlieatlon. February
J. iaes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-04

CITY Comptroller and ex.offlcio CIV
clerk
pale Of first publication. February
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Plan to Reorqanize Railroad.

Mobile, December 19.-A meeting of the bondholders of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City and Gulf and Chicago Rail- read companies today endorsed the modl- fled plan for the reorganization of the properties into the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago railroad. By the new plan the bondholders will be paid in cash for coupons of January, 19OS and will fund these of July 1908, January and July, 1909, and January, 1910; the stockholders will pay in 20 per cent of their shares in cash receiving the same proportion of bond and stock of the new company as do those who exchange securities of the old companies for the new securities. The stockholders are yet to act on the modi- fled plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Mahmout Wins Match.

Chicago. December 19.-Iu~'f Nah mout, the wrestler, last night defeated Gus Schoonlein, known as Americus, in two straight falls in a catch-as catch can match. The first fall was In five minutes and AZ seconds, and the second fall in one minute and one second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
spreckIes Sells Interest.

Honolulu, December 19-Presldent w. G. Irwin of the w. G. Irwin com pany, limited. today purchased the in- terest of Claus Spreckels of the bank ing house of Claus Spreckels & Go. of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20


 thing beautifully boxt Everything plainly mard Everybody ready happy and sngy glad to you and quicker than you ever knew The greatest Christmas Store in all the Souh land A gift here for every woman, child and man. And mind you the proper kind the good sense kind useful and gOod Toyand boundfuy supplied with good toys the kind that appeal to thrifty buyers the kind that will stand the knocks bangs and hardshps they must endure and at fair prices Our one-wce table scheme has attracted much attention and it has proven great convenience to shoppers YOU KN0W A table with hundred-maybe two hundred articles diferent-and the entire lot at ONE PRICE,
 A REQUEST-Wl you please take small parcels with you? Shop early in the day. Avoid sending O. Ds possible SPECIAL EVERY DAY TILL CEIRISTMAS-We will offer Twenty Gift Specials every day-Each days Specials being different Saving Pnces
 NEW-A table of Demisons Gift Dressings all the neces- say articles for Christmas pacages-dssue paper crepe paper red wine rbbons bels cards seas express ags tags-a APPROPRIATE HOLLY DECORATIONS
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
AElGELElN's BODY BURIED.
Evidence Against lamphere in Gun ness Gas. Considered Monday.

I.aporte. Ind, May 1.-The grand jury will begin Monday the investi- gation of the Guinness farm murders, with especial reference to the evi- dence obtained by Prosecutor Smith against Ray Lamphere. Smith pre- diets that Lamphere, Mrs. Gunness' former hired man. will be indicted on the charge Of setting fire to her home and burning her and her three chil- dren to death on the night of April 2S
 The body identified as that of An drew Helge lein, latest of Mrs. Gun ness known victims, was buried Fri day night. The other seven bodies dug up on the farm, including those identified as Jennie Olsen's and Ole Budberg's. will probably be buried in potter's field.
 The two telegraph companies have sent out from here total of 555 900 words in press dispatches on the Gun ness case in the past two weeks.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
ASKS DIVORCE FROM ITALIAN.
Mayor Tom Johnson's Daughter Seeks
 Legal Freedom.

Cleveland, May 13.-Alleging cruel ty and abandonment, Bessie Johnson Mariani. daughter of Mayor Tom L.. Johnson, Tuesday brought suit for di- vorce. Signora Marianis petition is brief and does not go into details. The mayors daughter, who had played small part in an Annie Russell play and whose little playlet. "Bettys House Party was put on at the Coli scum, was married March 23, 1907. to Signor Frederick Mariani, Italian steel expert and associate of her father.
 A few weeks after the wedding Sig nora Marani left her husband in New York, where they spent their honey moon, and returned to her fathers home, giving no explanation.
 A few months ago daughter, Ev- elyn. was born at the mayors home here The petition asks custody of the child.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
CYCLONES MANY STATES
DEATHS FROM STORM OCCUR IN IOWA AND
 LOUISIANA.
MISSOURI TOWN DESTROYED
Heavy Rains in North Texas Causes St. Louis & San Francisco Road to Discontinue All Trains.
 from the North.

Des Moines, Iowa, May 14.-A tor nado swept into Southwestern Iowa, from Missouri, Tuesday evening, de stroying many farm homes in Ere mont and Page counties and killing Mrs. Will Finley yof Northboro in Fremont county.
 The storm started near the little town of Watson, Mo, which was prac- tically destroyed. but without loss of life. Several people were injured, but none seriously.
 The storm then jumped into Iowa destroying a schoolhouse near the Finley home, which was also demol ished It moved northeasterly, rising at intervals until it diss1pated itsell about six miles west of Clarinda, in the destruction of Ferd He7sberg farm buildings.
 The following houses were de stroyed: Henry Weland, Claus Mey CTS. Tom Anderson, George Dalbey all near Northboro, and B. l.. Rene dict, rear Coin.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
MiDsHipMAN DROWNED.
Companion Nearly Loses Life in Try.
 Ing to Save Friend.

Annapolis. Md, May 1S.-Midship- man NJ. Lucas of Cleveland, one of the graduating class. was drowned Sunday and Midshipman Carl Hubbard of Northfield. Minn., who was with him at the time, nearly lost his own life in an effort to save that of his friends. Immediately after dinner at the academy, the two started in a canvas canoe. They had proceeded from the boathouse around the Santee dock. when the canoe was capsized by waves from an incoming steamer
 Lucas lost his grip upon the over turned canoe and showed signs of distress almost immediately. Mid shIpman Hubbard, who went to his rescue, was almost drowned, but per sisted in diving for his friend, after the latter had gone down. The body was recovered within an hour after the drowning.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
BRYAN MEN QUIT.
Minnesota Refused Endorsement tt
 Nebrasksn for Second Choice.

St Paul, Minn., May 15.-The Dem ocrats of Minnesota Thursday formal ly indorsed Gov. Johnson as presi dential candidate and at the sam time, by vote of 772 to 16G, refused to declare in favor of William ! Bryan as second choice.
 The followers of Mir Bryan did not carry out the threat which they have so often made during the past ter days. that they would bolt and hold . trump convention. If their contests were defeated before the committed on credentials, or if they were not able to secure a partial indorsement of their leaders. They made a sturdy fight for their man, and when they had been overwhelmingly defeated ra mained quietly in their seats and made no motion 10 leave.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
STUDENT OF TRAMPs DIES.
Penntiess, Visited Almost Every State
 in the Union.

Princeton. N J. May 17-Walter Augustus Wyckof, assistant professor of political economy in Princeton Uni versity. famous for his studies of tramp life and social conditions. died at his home here Friday night
 Prof Wyckoff was born in India in 1865. the son of a missionary. He came to America, and in 1888 received degree from Princeton. He became interested in the study of social condi. tions, and without money travelled through almost every state in the Union. He published his experience in two volumes, called The Workers The East" and "The Workers-The West"
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
BASEBALL
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago. 5: Brooklyn, 0.

At Chicago-Bergen singled in the third and went to second on a sacrifice. the only one of the Brooklyn players to reach a base. Brown and his grand support re- tiring them in one-two-three order in the other eight innings. Ten of Chicago s hits were punched in the three innings they scored in.
 The score: K. II. E. Chicago .........oo 8o1Oo .-5 Il 0 Brooklyn .....,.0 0 0 Q c % l
 Batteries-Chicago, Brown and King; Brooklyn. Fucker and Bergen. Two base hit-Tinker. Three-b base hit-klinR. Sac rifice hit-Rucker. Stolen bases-Sheck- ard. Tinker. Left on bases-Chicago. g.; Brooklyn. l. First base on balls-On Fucker. 3. Struck out-By Brown, {; by Fucker, 1. Cmpire-Rigler
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
AGREED ID D|E TOGETHER
MAN IS FOUND WANDERING IN THE WOODS AFTER
 KILLING SON.
STABBED HIMSELF TWICE
The Body of the Boy Was Found Pierced Through the Heart by Knife Biade-Letters
 Are Found.

Chicago, May 1S.-What appears to of Henry Rudolph Amann. a German musician, 43 years old, and his 12- year-old foster son, Walter knobel, to die together, came to light Sunday, when Amann was found staggering through the woods near Fort Sheri- dan, delirious from self-inflicted wounds The facts as gleaned from the musicians rambling statements when partially revived at the hospital at the fort. were that Amann, for req sons as yet not learned, led the boy into the forest last Friday and after wandering about for two days, had gained the boys consent that Amann should kill him. The body of the child was found pierced through the heart by knife blade. Amann had stabbed himself twice in the breast, but his wounds had not proved fatal. A letter was found in Amann' pocket, in which he declared the boy had written and confirmed the state ment that he knew what his father was to do and welcomed it. The let ter read:
 Letter from the Boy. Please bury us in one grave. Ev- erything was against us. 1 won't want to live without my father. l go of my own free will"
 The letter was signed Walter" and was in a chid's handwriting. Anoth- CT letter written by Amann read:
 Please get my boy 200 yards north east of Post Sheridan
 All day Amann lay on cot at the fort and raved about the deed: T have killed my own son" he muttered over and over again. He knew that I wanted to die and he did not want to be separated from me. He smiled when I raised the knife. He was brave little fellow and not afraid as 10 die
 From Mrs. Knobel. mother of the child. it was learned that Amann had repeatedly asked her to marry him during the past eight years since the death of her husband. and she had refused He had also made demands upon her for money and had threat ened 10 kill the boy if she did not give it to him. Great affection, she said. had existed between the child and Amann.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
AMERICAN FISHERS HELD.
Seized Inside the Three-Miie Limit
 by Canadians.

Vancouver, R. C., May 1S.-The American halihut fishing steamer Francis Cutting, seized last Tuesday of the northern end of Vancouver island by the Canadian fisheries cruis- CT Kestel while she was fishing inside the three mile limit was Sunday for mally turned over by Commander NewcOmbe to the custody of Collector of Customs Bowell.
 Acting under instructions from Ot- tawa, Commander Newcombe Sunday disposed of the 47,o00 pounds of hali- but found on the Francis Cutting when she was seized. The fish were sold in Vancouver.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
REBUILDING TONOPAh.
One of Burned Business Houses i1.
 Ready for Occupancy.

Tonopah, New. May 13.-The fire which broke out in this city Monday night ragged for fully two hours be- fore the flames were checked. One entire block of 2S business houses and six residences were destroyed. The fire could be seen at Goldfield, 35 miles away and 2.000 feet of hose was brought from there in 45 minutes in an automobile. At meeting of citizens Tuesday sl,000 was raised to pay for carting away the debris, and three hours later 50 teams and 150 men were at work removing the rub bush. One building is already re built and will be senanted by firm Wednesday morning. Loss will reach fully s150,000.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
hoMEsTEAOERs LOSE ALL.
Prairie and Bush Fires Are Raging in
 Canadian Province.

Edmonton, Alberta May 13-Con. tractor Tomkins of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway, who arrived Monday from the right of way of the railroad, tells of the worst prairie and bush fire In the history of the railroad. 4 score of square miles of timber has been devastated at a loss of several millions. Homesteaders living in the path of th~~t4- -t,s-s.> s.>-4s.----.r-re>->.--><. For two days and two nights men em- ployed in the camps fought against the fire. expecting each moment to see their camps and supplies go up in smoke, but the wind suddenly veered
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
TIDAL WAVE KILLS 10000.
Chinese at Hankow Are Engulfed as
 They Sleep in Junks.

Seattle. May IA tidal wave has swept 10000 persons to death in Han kow, China, according to the officers of the steamer Titan, which has just arrived here The tidal wave was caused by the overhowng of the Yang Tse Kiang river.
 Three thousand Chinese. sleeping in junks and small boats on the river. were caught by the wave. which was PC feet high, and drowned
 There is large British settlement extending for half mile along the river.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
Wyomlne Instructs for Bryan.

Cheyenne, Wyo., May l5.-The Democratic state convention Thurs day selected delegates to the national convention and instructed for Will liam Jennings Bryan. Resolutions were adopted favoring the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people; favoring an amend ment to the sherman antitrust law excepting labor unsons from the ef feet of Its provisions. and opposing the forest reserve policy of the pres ent national administration.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
Indiana Miners Quit

Terre Haute, Ind, May l5.-More than 10000 bituminous miners fin In diana dug their last coal Thursday until the scale dispute between the miners and operators is settled. Both sides express regret because of the strike, but each says the other must make the first overtures for renewal of negotiations.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21

Palestine. Tex, May 14.-Late Wednesday, during a torrential rain that has done thousands of dollars of damage in this vicinity, a tornado formed about eight miles north of this city. The tornado passed northeast of the city proper, causing much dam. age
 All wires are down and heavy rain continues, flooding residences and stores.
 The International & Great Northern suspended train service Wednesday night, as dangerous washouts are re ported between Palestine, Longview W and Mineola.
 The dam at the waterworks plant gave way Wednesday before th. heavy pressure of the flood and the power house was swept away, leaving the city without water for fire protection.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
Governor Gard Not Dead.

Manila, May l5.-Gov. Allen Gard of Lanao province, who was injured by Moro Bolomen recently. is not dead, as has been reported. He is now said to be improving, and 1t Is expect ed that he will recover from his wounds.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
Socialists Nominate Qehs-

Chicago, May 15.-Eugene V. Dehs of Indiana this morning was nomin. ated on the first ballot for president of the United States by the Socialist party national convention.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
Once Noted Pianist Qsad.

St. Louis, May 1S.-Dr. Robert Goldbeck, once noted as a pianist and composer died at his home here, aged 73 years. In his youth, in Prus, sia, Goldbeck was celebrated as a virtuoso and played before kings and queens.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
To Lay Masonic Temple Stone.

Springfield, H., May 13.-Nembers of the grand lodge of Illinois Masonry and other notables of the order will be here Thursday at the laying of the cornerstone of the new Masonic tem. pie. Grand Master Alexander H. Bell of Carlinville will seal the corner stone and the grand lodge will have charge of the ritual work.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
Rain Stops Train Service.

Paris, Tex, May 14.-An extremely heavy rain fell over North Texas Tuesday night. Traffic on railroads is badly crippled. All trains from the north on the Frisco have been discon tinued for the day. Serious damage has been done to crops and planta tionS.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
OreQon's Eight for Taft.

Portland, Ore. May 15.-Oregon' eight delegates to the Republican na- tional convention were instructed for Secretary Taft Thursday at the state and congressional district conven- tions. The three conventions were absolutely in control of the Taft peo- pie. led by Senator Charles w. Full tons friends.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
People Killed at Gillian. Ia

Shreveport. La. May 1.-The town of Gillian, 30 miles north of Shreve port is .ported wiped out by a tor nado and number Of persons killed A relief train has been sent to Gil liam.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
More Gold Goes Abroad.

New York, May lS.-The National City bank engaged s2.o00,000 gold and the Russo-Chinese bank s350 900 for export to Europe, making the total engagements for export on the pres ent movement 25,100,O0O.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
National leacue.
Amerlcnn AeAorlatIon

At Milwa aukce-Louisville 2-7-0; Mn- waukce. 0-3-0.
 At Mnneapolis-Toledo, S-s-3; Mime apois. 1-%-0.
 At Kansas City--lndanapolis 9-lO-l; Kansas City 4-7-2 Paul, S-S-5.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
Three.I IeanIIe

At Cedar Rapids-DGbuque 4-9-O. Cedar Rapids. 2-4-4
 Al Clinton-Rock Island. 3-9-3; Clinton. 1-1-0.
 At B!oominEton-Sp Springfield. eel; Bloomington, 5-9-0
 At Peoria-Decatur, 4-1o-3; Peoria, l-s- 3 G0 innings).
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
England to Replace Vessels.

London, May 15.-The government has decided to replace the cruiser Gladiator and the Destroyer Tiger, which recently sank by the purchase of two warships from private British firms.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21

An exact counterpart of the Chester Gillette murder case was revealed when Alvin Heaton, IS years old, con. fessed that he had murdered his sweetheart, Mary Stevens, in a can. yon back of the town of ordeville. Utah.
The Nevada County picayune., 1908-05-21
futile. Okla. Bank Burns.

Tuttie. Okla. May 1S.-Fire here that started in the Bank of Futile destroyed the principal business block. Loss, s50,000.