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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
FURTH's BANK GETS USE or
RIVALS MONEY AND ALSO
THE FRANCHISE.

By a strange trick II fate the VS.
900 which Edwin g. Ewing deposited
with city Comptroller Carroll as
guarantee IN case he was awarded
the Hainier valley street railway
franchise. IL now among the deposits
carried IN the Puget Sound National
bank. the depository for the funds u
the Seattle Electric company, a.
whom the city council awarded tho
franchise. over Ewings higher bid.
Ewing says he gave the certificate
~ deposit for the money 10 tho
COMPTROLLER 90 DO held Ia escrow
until the franchise became "a law, or
until the ordinance passed. When he
learned that Comptroller Carroll had
passed the certificate over 20 the
city treasurer. and that the lattor had
Immediately turned u over 10 Jacob
Furth's bank for collection, without
either 1T those conditions having
been complied With. he ordered pay
ment stepped. but the Washington
Trust company. on whom the cer-
unaate Yves drawn, had already paid
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
SALUTES HIS
OLD Home
HERE
UNIQUE CEREMONY rs PER.
FORMED ABOARD NoRwg-
CLAN TRAMP sAlP.

Atfnp dear 90 my heart are the
scenes " uny childhood ~-
ana 90 Captain Jacob X. Olson 81
Bergen. Norway. the owner u fieet
81 seven tramp Norwegian steamers.
anr ~ the ntaithieat sea dogs ~ the
scandinavian peninsula. 10 this Gay
remembers the Old homestead that
vsae once his ueAr Aaettlc.
over 20 yearn aKo. with hts blush
lne. flAxnu haired bride. captain oil
nan deserted the ses and settled on
a homestead claim two miles south
~ Aihi point claiming n Ions stretch
81 water frontage. that he might he
near a. possible 70 tho lie that had
ifeefi his.
nus he eaii 81 me sea WAS stronE
Ton him and he deserted hts little
hosnr sweet home for the bounding
hlIinwa tahing with him on his jour
news hts pretty mate He accumu-
lated wealth aud purchased ships
FINAL, old aFe began 70 show on
him and he once aRnln deserted abe
sea. making his home IN the beautl-
mi city 81 bergen bat deepest IN his
heart were the thoughts 10 the little
homestead on Aiki point
Yesterday morning al o'clock the
Sofs eglnu tramp steamer Fir. Cap
tain NarcuHaen. with Captain Bob
Hali ~ pilot. sailed past the old
hatlratead site on tie way 60 Quar-
sartnaater tlarhor. and In accord
sian the orders ~ the steamers
attsrr. Captain Jacob r. Olson. a
rauning salute was made.
glx sticks Of dynamite were hoist
ed high ~ the air on the masts. and
siN LAUNDERING, roaring explosions
followed in quick succession. And
a. Il finale "A rocket. which. In spite
az thr bright daylight made q heau-
tiful showing. was set off The c"re-
fnony took about 10 minutes. and
4 hile IL was being Holcmnixed. the
engine 81 tho boat we're atilicd and
de crew. with barred heads. paid
Their respects to scenes Of child
hood"
And as often a. one of Captain
daeah II. Ola0nH boats pass that
apot. Just 90 often VIII that same
ceremony hoe enacted
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
SHE REMEMBERS
NOTHING
MOTHER WHO WOULD ADAM.
DON Her CHILDREN is
MENTALLY DEFICIENT.

Further examination into the
case ~ Mrs William Huffinz. who
evidenced a remarkable degree OF
heartlessness toward her five small
children IN Judge 0ordon's court
last Friday. has convinced her hus-
hand and the judge that the WON
an r. mentally deficient.
Mrs. Huffinz this morning stated
that she remembered nothing OF
her words In the court room last
Friday. and that she had bat a dim
remembrance Of having been In
court NJ all. She gave other evi.
dence that she was not herself on
that occasion. aud IN fact said that
AZ times she was very lonely with
out the babies. but that. at other
times she could not bear them.
William Huffinz. the father
upon hearing the words Of his wife.
betrayed great emotion. and rec
onciliation was Immediately 81.
fected.
The mother will not be examined
on sanity charge AT present. but
viii probably be sent 20 the county
hospital 20 secure needed medical
aid which. II Is thought. viii re.
store mind and body 20 the normal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
COUNCILMAN WAY PROPOSES
TO CALL FOR 100000 ISSUE
WITHIN SHORT TIME.

As soon as the preliminary steps
are under way 70 hold q special bond
election. Councilman Way VIII intro
duco an ordnance calling FOR "A $500
600 bond issue. 60 be devoted TO In
stalling and maintaining a municipal
garbage collection and destruction
plant.
It VIII be necessary 20 hold spe-
ciat election. in the opinion ~ city
officials. 60 provide money "a build
roadways and cover oth-
er incidental items contained IN the
general fund bonds that were defeat
ed az the last general election be-
cause they were mixed up with the
reerndc deficit bonds. which mat
ioriiN of voters disapprovcd.
Il 40 not think that the council
will pass any franchise giving the
garbage business Go a private cor
said Councilman Way
People generally, l believe, are IA
favor OF the city owning and opcr-
ating It's own gnrhawe collection and
destruction system"
Thorc is now available an appro-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
FEUD
RESULTS IN
STABBING

Stabbed BY a man whose name
they pretend 70 have forgotten.
aud refuse to reveal. two brothers
named Petocciata we're found yes
terday in The Belmont cafe 81 sixth
-and King SITS. and taken 70 the
Providence hospital They declare
that the man who stabbed them Is
a farmer living across Lake Wash.
iugton. bot refuse 10 give his name
For several days floating tales
u a vendetta among Seattle Iial-
iane. have come 70 the cars Of the
detectives. and they believe that
The Injured men are parties 70 tho
feud. AZ they themselves we're i'm.
plieatGd 30 another cutting affray
Several weeks ago Detectives are
now investigating the matter aud
vii endeayor 10 trace down the
prineiples Ia the vendetta, If one
exists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

The money over 10 the Puget Sound
National bank. and Ewlng's "holier''
came too late.
city Comptroller Carroll today tx.
planned that be had turned the GER
tificate over 70 the city treasurer.
and had obtained IN lieu thereof a
guaranteed deposit siip which would
permit Mr.. Ewing 20 Withdraw his
money az any moment that the aues-
tion ~ the franchise was decided
Friends ~ Ewing argue that the
money once having been deposited
IN the bank TO the credit 0f the city.
viii ncccaeltate his making a formal
demand for it's return. This. they
fear, win ieopardlxe any interests he
may have In the contested franchise
The city comptroller declares that
81 far az he r. concerned there was
no trick or subterfuFc IN the deal
4 simply refuse to be custodian for
any money" he said "and have no
right under the charter TO take
charge u funds Of whatever descrip.
ton"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-Thls IL a
story Of how Stephen Mctsorty. 10.
saw his own picture AZ moving
picture show aud hos IL cost him
thousands OF dollars.
One day stephen went out 70
play with the Kids IN Eighth ay..
near him home II uaa = holiday.
and bis mother permitted him 10
lay aside the brace for his knee.
which he always wore to school
ever since he was thrown off a
street car in 1895.
In about five minutes stephen
was sitting on the sidewalk watch.
ing q crap game. pheu suddenly
appeared a couple of men with q
moving picture machine.
The men we're disgruniled The
people who we're to pose for them
did not come
Well. pack up. said the pic.
ture man AZ last to hiss assistant
Those actors won't show up on
this street"
Then. suddenly. the assistant
had an idea.
who's the fanteat runner 81
You fellowsT' he asked the boys
4 am said each Md. stevie 10.
cluded
Well. you fellows have a race
and well take you. said the big
man. pointing out two boys.
wen give you tickets to the
SHOW when II comes off
SO stevie got into the race.
Then the men made the boys
jump as high a. they could. and
march. and box and wreatle
stevie outdid every one u the
Kids.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
MAKE THE PEOPLE
BUY THEIR RIGHTS-0F-WAY
PROVIDES FOR PURCHASE BY CITY OF LAND
TO BE HANDED OVER FOR SUBWAY, SUR
FACE OR ELEVATED RAILWAY PURPOSES
PEOPLE TO PAY FOR LAND DESIRED BY
CORPORATIONS.

Not satisfied with acquiring control Of nearly all Of tho inn
poan Of the city Of Seattle corporate
caused be introduced the house Of representatives Oym
pa, bill empowering this city condemn lands property
and rights Of all kinds whatsoever including county and
school lands and exercise the right Of eminent domain in
Of the laws 81 this that behalf for the purpose
OF acquiring lands property other rights for subways ee
waited railways and surface railways the purpose Of
acquiring such necessary property and rights for franchises
be offered and granted the bidder who will pay for any
franchises the highest percentage annually OF the annual gross
receipts under the the exercise and thereof
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
FIGHT DUEL To
DEATH ON
STREET

DESLOGE. Mo. Feb. s-ny Il.
y George kctcherelde and John
Hughes fought a duet Isl the main
street Of f.eadwOod a small town
near here. and each received fatal
wounds Hughes died 20 minutes
later kstchcraiae was dead when
his friends reached his side
The shooting took place In front
OF the home ~ Mrs Adams. with
whom keirherslde had boarded lie
saw Hughes talking 10 Mrs Adams
and because 81 jealousy be b. said
to have abused Hughes. who went
60 his home and returned with q re-
y0iver
Both men began firing az the same
time, and at 80 close range that
ono fen across the other. Each body
received five bullets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

son was a little more 70 Mr Trait
ner than mere stenoEraphcr. hus
they were SOT wise a. 20 WHEN,
They are nov. and because the
THIEF didn't pat them ~onr he IL
getting his today
They Sill iiNe af 1905 18th av.
The fact that fhcN are Newly
WEEDS II Neii advertised Tor all over
the Arcade Annex Are Invitations a.
call at ss1. ana calls are numerous
Big Dog Show Today.
Tbs ~NrUiswean- we're Knrsir -
honor this afternoon an monster dog
ahow ~ which nearly eco dogs par
ticiratea. An 'ad" Ia the daiiy ~
per announced ihr fact that heRs
u nsrrlrd couple wanted q watch
dog and they could have picked one
this afternoon " tlss wanted g.
yellow dpRs ball dogs little dogs
biR deEn curly dpga and Dogs were
brought in. euins led BY little Kids
None b men. megns bs women hut
there WAS uoiiy tiranE Another
advertisement sayn this same YOUNG
coupie want 20 adopt a baby boz. and
" ycu have one that is n blamed ntii-
sance, "a most ~ them arr iahe
him around this evening % 1905
i7th az.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
CONSCIENCE
HAUNTS HIM
SEATTLE WOMAN NOTIFIED
THAT SHE Will HECEI,E
LARGE ESTATE.

After waiting many years for an
inheritauce that belonged TO her.
Mrs H. GfenHt. ~ 1afe 18th uv.. has
received word from cousin Ia
Wut4burg Germany, that IL she will
return he VIII divide up an estate
worth $500 600 with her. Mrs 9icnat
own
The story Of the Inheritance ~ "A
long one. involving "a Ncheming un.
Gle who took 60 himself ali that a
rich gfandfather left leaving Mrs
Gionsts father almost pennilcsr Tile
uncle turned the property over to AN
equally interruptions SON. who also
kept tie property to the exclusion
OF other riRhtful owners untii now.
ln his 18TH year, when he ~ about 20
die. he wants 10 divide Up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

SACRAMENTO. Feh SHE sen-
ate to-day decided - vote 20 Is TO
3 10 postpone until nest Thursday
So delayed debate on ths report 81
~ committees on executive rumma-
niratians favo4inN Governor Giiieff
Recommendation that no auti-lap
Ancse legislation be enacted at this
session
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
LOCAL OPTION GETS
SET BACK in OREGON

SALEM, Ore. Feb s-By u. P.-
The local option interests suffered
a setback IN the house today when
the bill 10 authorize separate vote
TO be taken on permitting sales OF
beer or whisky. az all future cleo.
tons under the local option law
was referred TO the committee on
alcoholic traffic. a committee that
will report the bin fully and mem
bcrs will have 10 20 on record
against the organized hopgrowera or
against the prohlbitionista.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
RAILROAD TRAFFIC
TIED UP In SOUTH

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Feb. T. By
Il. p.-An railroad traffic 20 and
from Los Angeles ~ practically cut
OF today aa tile result Of the terrific
storms Of yesterday ard last night
The san Joaquin valley line Of the
Southern Pacific Is blocked ON the
eaaf. aud the north bound trains are
held at MuJaye.
The const line Is out Of commits
sion AZ the result OF a big washoui
hetWecn Santa Barbara and san
Inia Dhiapo, near Surf South
bound trains are held nj Santa Bar
hara. and all north bound trains
from here are annullcd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

q " Melville pfeesdent ~ the
Eighth Ward Taxpayers club. saYs
afs very much pleased ~ ihe
report prepared ht tie Hupertntend+
cut uf public utilities IL gives a iat
~ material On whtrh to base eur
fight for better service
III believe Mr. Nuuiilun has done
the community q great service said
q. u. Wtliett president - The Els0
euth Avenue Club. II ara Interested
~ property iu number ~ ats
tficts and J knoN that poor street
car service has been q great han
dfrap 70 values
Tho only thing that Mr uoailian
has overlooked - tHs Al uNkef
Park district" said j Frederic
Therne president cf the At Baker
Park Improvement Club we need
better service ard need 10 badly
outside of this the report 81 the
public utilities superintendent seems
20 he general fuuunhH
Dr Arthur lie Voc. until recently
president 81 the kiKhth 4. ard TmN.
payers Club. eRid that the wnrh
which bit neuiilen had completed
WAS fasst important enc and 80
thought that everyone should 60.
operate IN seeing that his recon
fnendations we're carried out.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
WILL PROPOSE A GARBAGE
PLANT BOND ELECTION

priation Of $4,000 from the general
fund 20 be used az a nucleus for a
municipal garbage system. but
number OF councilmen are opposed
To starting cut with this sum. on
the ground that Il Is inadequate, and
that the only proper way Is TO pro-
vide enough money from bond is-
sue 20 install and equip a system
which can be extended 20 serve
every section OF the city
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
CHINESE TO LODGE
REAL PROTEST

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb Shy u.
PA lengthy telegram embracing
complaints Of what is termed cur
tailmcnt Of their rights will be sent
tomorrow % President Roosevelt BY
the Chinese SIX Companies Of this
city, according TO their attorney, o.
Il. Stiduef. today.
The Telegram viii cake a cOmpar-
ison between tho Situation OF 1ap-
ancsc ANA Chinese in America, and
n VIII be represented that the Jan-
nneso are favored over the Chinese
under the law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

Ar Sam Tfnfsncr. manager Of the
Portland Post Card company. Who
has fee postal card concession NJ
ths A.f -. exposition. Is branded
- . THiEF.
When ha arrived AZ his office. 1gs
Arcade Annex. this morning. hts as
asseiatcn made this accusation
seaihat hiun. and fam Tfastnsf rau-
ffeaed Rather than turn him over
s. lbs police. thef took " into their
fandn 20 mete cat their oan especial
brand ~ punishment g. the wretch.
ard be Immediately became tias tar.
gsf for shower ~ rice ard old
hoofs. for the theft ~ which hs H.
asllifA D. that ~ the hnnh and heart
~ The crsswhlie pretty Mies Jessie
Ffcnhrnron. y no until hast NeinsH-
daY xna rtsnoefaphef Tor Nr Trait
Asr. but who - aow MltS SAM
TRATTNEK
They Eieps.
Last "Wednesday she couple took
tiss train foF Portland. where they
wsFe t0sues together Ia the holy
tsasds Of mafrimanY gunlY Mira
Tsatfnrf says Tire minister DID not
nAy sai,rs' IN the ceremony Tho
members - the efflre fures we're
w4ss 10 the fact that Miss stephen"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
CHARTER PROVISIONS VOID.

The bill iuFhcr provides THAT such cities shall have
and they hereby authorized acquire such rights
and property and offer the grant 81 such franchise now
standing any provision charter Of such cities the effect
that application for such franchise shall be first made and
whstandng provision in such city charter contrary the
provisions 81 this act"
The passage OF this bill would that city council.
such Seattle has the present tme-a council seemingly
interested only doing what the corporations notably the Sc
attic Electric company desire docoud acquire by
demnaton rights Of way through city lots private property for
subway stations property for the purpose of widening Streets
making the people pay the figures that would have
be paid for such property and then handing the rail-
way subway corporations desiring It's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

she belonged % a Mothers club,
Children she had none,
tut she read paper dealing with
Tho Infants SubconHrlous Dis
elimination Between the fab
ulum Provided by Nature and
faatcuflzed Dill Pickles"
And staggered eyereono.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

In the senate today Cosferll'a
BIN 20 put the loan sharks eat 81
business BY paying all city em.
ployes az least every two weeks
Was sent hack 90 committee. BE-
eause % attacks made upon II By
Ralph Nichols. OF Seattle. and 9th.
erN Poison said his firm emgloys
too men. and ihey pay these fnan
every day OF every half day. a.
they want their money. He De.
elared tt1t The proper plan.
and the only plan. TO defeat the
loan sharks. Is to pass the hili. and
that the extra expense be had
proved IN his own business amount.
cd 70 little Or soothing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
BRAZEN PIECE OF LEGISLATION.

This IS perhaps the brazen piece Of legislation
pofae interests have attempted pass through Washing
tons state legislature Not with every important thor
ougharc in this city, they the people Of Seattle
and ask them purchase private property that they may
for their purposes They ask that place in the hands
Of oouncmen weak corrupt pocketbooks that they
take from therein the price Of the property that these corpora
tions
Representatives OF the corporation councmen perhaps,
will call attention the fact that this property may be used
only by the bidder who viii pay for any such franchises the
highest percentage annually Of the annual gross receipts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

The officials "a tss fntsrtay Ian.
pfoFeHurnt club wegr discussing tire
adyisahilise ~ special snsrtlua a.
day end Viii rfohatl} Issue = call
together some time this week aud
pass resolutions endorsing thn ra
port ~ AZ it1usiiun sid nrhtnn
thttf enuHffirfnn fn aid ia anY II
forte - esfuFe better service
'-fhs- IL az ssffeHsly isspssfess
rspsft.- said hnnsf y Hill, sscrsta-
- sttsRsufFf " the General Confer
enee semniiIiNF ~ the seattle In
prov stnent fslub Association @maa
shs fmassiauaf ~fah@. Z hegl~sr. will
feAs @aase n~ssmn "a sasekIy a. eem~
ssstsst. ". n.uiiisn hss saas tssa
tie esssften thefssshiy Esd his
ussstass vii stss abe p~epts 90 eht-
sity ssssts ssessa@ % wsssh 90 de-
sassa that che reessfi tskr tasasdt-
ate setfsu 90 tmpfese street ear
services ssa~rsifys~
- vest 90 esrs plsna~ss shs sfar 90
lsadtn4 - shs fsshs aaa Mr., noa1a-
les for she masferft ~my Va wharh
~ hes k.saies The .ism~ttsn.~ said
Edward fffadY until fseenfit nfeele
dent sf flse Capitol HfIt ffnfraFe4
meat Club s'ff .. an tstsiiixsnf.
comprehensive sad uss..aflshfe pre-
seststien - street e~r eeedisiae..
nna Il a. sisapiy ~ &c the eaaseai
sew "a ssss sh~ sutsfnsss~.~
The NtteTt ear fVpaft will be dfn.
GUESSED ~ members "a nhns eislhs
AZ their next regular meeting
among them the capitef Ilili Hea-
con hili. bouth BeEcon ltilt ksst
Queen Anae. Eiahth ward TaNpaf.
ern. Eleventh Afenue. Ffark i'm ii.
tertay Nj Hakef rnfk Megnnrd
lueTH AnhS Rainier Heights. Whln.
Ter VALLEY. University Community
ard f~~lsf Way cians
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

40 We EEt trtttN NHhfa
stevic and the Kids. when Il was
over.
sure. said the man.
steuc Eot bis ticket the other
day u WAS : subpoena 90 Judge
Aspiavalis court room, where hlu
mother was suing the Coney lsi.
aud Street Railway Co. for Ste.
yie's injury By being thrown of
the car.
The MOVING picture man was
there lie put 40 a screen. start.
ed hts machine. and Ia the dark
room the Judge. the jury aud
steyse saw Stesle racing. fighting
and throwing the other kids. nj.
most as iiyciy az any % them. ex.
cept for a little limp
Tho show almost fioored sgeylo.
Did Il hurt sou TO do all those
thlngsf asked the street railway
company's lawyer. after the pic.
lures had been shown.
Yes. said Stevie. weakly.
You smiled. didn't youg"
asked the lawyer.
Yes" whispered Steyic. The
pictures had shown his smile.
Why did you smlief' asked
the lawyer.
because Il hurt said steyie.
Mrs. McGOrfy sued for $50 600.
The Jury said $500. because
they could see BY the pictures that
steyie ilmped.
This was the first time that
moving pictures had over been
used IN Law court Ia the world.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
THE COUNCILS LIBERALITY.

They will tell YOU this spite the fact that the Seattle
city council has within the past few weeks granted
poraon bidding per Of its annual gross receipts fran
ehisc which another corporation bid per gross
receipts
Let the who pay the in Seattle send TO Olympia
big crowd Of their numbers there protest against the
ment OF any such legislation
Let the people Of this city make known their repre-
Olympia that they tired Of corporation rule
that they have stood for ali that they intend stand for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

Considerable strength was given
70 the VETS today BY Attorney
Harold Preston. 81 Seattle. Cor.
mer state senator. who has a high
reputation As 4 legislator He WAS
here on q case for the Puget Sound
National bank. and tn the lobby At
the capitol stated publicly that n
he was n member Of this session ne
wcald vote against the league bill
Because 81 Prsston's standing the
sets are enabled 10 use this
statement wlth telling effect upon
the waeerinE and weak ones. The
house viii meet a. 1850 O'Clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08
RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE.

Let them make known that the time has when they
shall insist that the rights and interests Of the people shall have
influence Olympia than the professional obbssof the
Seattle Electric company and other corporations who seek
control the legislature they control the city council of Seattle
With only honest in city council the passage OF
such bill this would be bad enough but with councen
owned body boots and breeches by the Seattle Electric company
passage would that had up and
ready submit bank books and wallets corporation
and official thieves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-02-08

Amoug the new bills introd iced
IN the senate were three bad ones
BY Graves. tnder one bin Graves
authorized employees 10 contract
their death warrant that Is. he
ieHalizer q contract between em.
pleyer and euploye as 70 the dam
ages 20 be recovered In case 81
fajuFy o. death % the smplnYe
IN another blu be provides that
fl civil suits for damages. street
railway or other corporations may
force the injured persons attend.
Ing physician 70 testify. and Thus
repeats the common Law and stas.
ute Law that ones physician can.
not BE- compelled 10 testify against
him
Right Of Appeal.
IN the third bin Graves would
abolish an The laws granting the
right 81 appeal to the supreme
court. and provides that the court
b. rule shall provide what cases
may h. heard on appeal and how
appeals may BE- taken.
Cottcrill introduced q hlll which
prohibits any city councilman 40.
Isearing as attorney before the city
courts or city boards. ard provides
q penalty Of tf00 fine and one
years Imprisonment