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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

late report made hy the secretary OF
the Kansas board OF agriculture Is author.
ity for the statement. that within the last
year Kansas has lost 5000 in population.
Part Of this is attributed TO the removal of
"ermans into Iexas on account of prohibit
ton; part 10 poor crops, but the larger Der.
oentage TO mortgage burdens on farms
which have become TOO heavy 10 carry.
W. ;. Paine, superintendent OF the hank.
inc department OF the state of New York.
says ths, he knows Of $500 Kansas farms
which have been abandoned because the
owners could not meet the inte-es. on their
mortgages.
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THE MINSTRELS.

The political fence is never without a
rider.-Puck.
Like many young man, nature begins
her fall by painting things red.-Terre
Haute Express.
He-Do you love me darling? She
Sometimes think do, and then again
when you have on that new fall overcoat
you bought in Philadelphia / have my
doubts.--Life.
Canvasser-I have here a work. Mas
ter OF the house, can't read. Canvasser
But your children-Master of the house
Il have no children (triumphantly).
Nothing but cat Canvasser-Well, you
want something to throw at the cat.-Life.
Boy (hurriedly)-Gimmea bottle OF DR..
Quacker's cough syrup, Mr.. Squills.
Squills-A dollar and quarter, please
Boy (reproachfully)-Say! This amt for a
customer; it's for Mr.. Menthol. on the
corner. I'm the boy in his drug store.
Squills-0, excuse me, l thought you were
the public. Thirty-ive cents. please. -
L0,eeu C;fiseu
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

Ceremouiea ~ Resolving IN Amefscan
Into the GessI<ss Church.
Doncon Times
Recent Ceyion papers contain accounts
Of remarkable ceremony which took paaee
recently il Colombo This was the recep-
ton Of . gentleman from America, xao
lately arrived in Ceyioa. into the Bnechiss
creed.
The proceedings took place under the
direction Of the Buddhist high priest as
sisted by eleven yeliow -rohed monks The
convert knelt before the assembled priests
aud intimxfed his desire 70 be admitted
member OF the Buddhist church The
high priest then catechised him and the
assembled monks satisfied themselves
that he Was fssed TO be follower OF
Buddah. The gentleman. whose name
Was Powell. then begged OF the
high priest ITO give him the Pansil. I" which
the latter did. the candidate repeating il
after him with the palms OF his hands
brought together uptiftei. Having ex-
planned b the convert the responsible
duties Of Buddhist, the high priest gave
him his blessing. A meeting wss after
ward. held, a; which Mr.. Powell explained
his reasons for havingemb-aced Buddhism,
and described the mental process which
be had gone through before he arrived az
the conviction OF its truth
/. appears that nearly forty years ago.
when he was q child, he came across
book in his fathers library, in which was a
picture 1t was the figure OF Buddha.
seated il the conventional attitude on
lotus. Impressed By the expression OF
peace and love on the face. Mr. Powell got
into the habit of going nearly every even-
ing to room 10 sit in q position as nearly
like IL as he possibly could. "On ask
ing who or what picture it was" Mr..
Powel!sai II was told that it was the
picture of heather god. but its memory
chung to me, and when heard It's name I
never forgot il. but learned later what The
symbol was and its meaning" Being. as
he said. naturally o: religious turn of
mind. and being intended by his father to
be clergyman, Mr.. Powell was well edu-
Gated in the Christian doctrine.
But i recognized and felt that
there must be some law that / could
work out myself. and that il controlled
my thoughts, ray life manifested an obedi-
ence to that power, but it was long before
/ recognized that this was the law OF right
thought" AT one time he appears to
have sought a refuge in agnosticism. but
soon after he abandoned this mental atti-
tude, and perusal Of The Light of
Asia" aroused in him the desire to take
refuge in the law of Lord Buddha.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

II il reported ths; tie Dominion govern
rnenf is negotiating . commercial treaty
with Spain which wonid include the span
ssh West Indies The San Francisco Bar
sessn woaid like TO know how that arrange
naens would square with commercial union
between Canada and the United States, and
claims that the effect would De 70 open
our ports 10 ill nations with which Canada
ssw CT to establish reciprocity. The truth
Of this assumption is not apparent, for the
concessions in = commercial union could
be limited TO . free exchange OF the homo
products of the two parties to the compact
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22
mortgages

The North tievasa Gasetzs claims that the
other powers that participated in the Ber-
ltn-Samoan conference must unite with
Germany IN refusing 20 recognize Natsafa
As king. because all the parties 10 tina, con.
ference were agreed that Maiietoa shonli
WELD that high and mighty scepter. Bu,
it appears that old Malietos don't want To
WELD Il. He prefers TO take the dignity
and emolaments Of vice-king. and allow
Matsafs to DO the welding The German
contention presents the old difficulty of be-
Ing able To lead horse to water. bat una.
BE to make him drink. Malieatos won;
lnabihe
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

A sale ot the Philadelphia brewery, San
Francisco, 10 an English syndicate for
s>,oe.os", MAS closed a few days ago. The
same parties hold options on ali the other
principal breserses OF that city. Ii this
thing keeps on. and the English do se; all
she hEswsTsss in the country. i, viii he a
hig lits 10 the prohi6itionists, for there are
great many voters who have invariably
opposed Prohibition who would re unable
10 resist the temptation TO twist the Brit.
ish hons tai"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

rasse AID magnificent in every detail THIS
buis5snS. the last constructed OF the great
newsrspe- palaces Is said to e sase Eos.
r<rsecs ia existence. Its r1agEisuce ard
cost illustrate The importance which TIE
Fssa<sr- Pyess has attained as newspaper.
II nas cuss:-ipped nj competition n rs
immediate fed and taken high rank
among tie journals oil the country Both
Is vshicse Of news and - an orgsn o.
sound and independent thought is Is en-
TREY worthy OF the high plsrc il has
-exfhkI
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He Liked q Diet of Snakes.
Denver Republican.


The Alabama snake-eater IA colored
manl, OF whom mention was made in a
special from HaynesviIle 10 the Republican
on Tuesday, holds no edge over a white
man living near Oursy, who is claim
holder. This man came from England two
years ago and is 81 years old He lives
alone, and it is his practice each evening in
the summer season to go over his farm and
secure snakes enough FOR supper. He is
not partial. for he reiishes water or bull
snake as much as a rattiesnake.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

General A. p. Curry, of Spokane Falls,
publicly announces his candidacy for the
United States marshalship. General Curry
is an old soldier. lifelong Republican
and has been resident of the territory for
the pas. six years. Unquestionably he has
the qualifications for the office. 1t is said
that there are eleven other candidates for
this position
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

The usury Laws of Kansas are very
stringent. At Topeka the other day p.
d. Broobs was adjudged TO have forfeited
principal and interest on loan of $500
calling for higher than the legal rate OF
interest. Enforcement of usury laws has
been very rare. but If any law ought to be
on the statute book it should be enforced.
and the Topeka court is entitled to credit
for having carried on; this principle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

In the South Dakota legislature Il. +.
Pettigrew and S. Moody, the Republican
candidates, received each los votes in the
House and Al in the Senate: Bartlett Trip
and H. NJ. Day (Democratsl, ii in the
House and in the Senate. 1t is clear
that Pettigrew and Moody are United
States senators from South Dakota by q
satisfactory majority.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

The brotherhood of Brakemen. accord
ing to the report of their secretary, have
Sls lodges in the United States, with a
membership Of 1900. They have dis
bursed $2s2 ,s46.ll. and had on hand, Sep
tember 30 81 afS o5
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

Quite soon the ordnance department at
Washington will make experiment with
ating such craze in European military
circles. 1t has been asserted that the pow
der, though smokeless, is gifted with
loudness of smell which is overpowering.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

Andrew Carnegie, one of the best abused
OF living men, has appointed committee
of prominet Pittsburgers to select a suit
able site on which ne proposes to erect a
free library to cost $4,000 1t is said that
the building will eclipse anything of the
kind in America.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

The late disclosures in regard 70 the New
York Central Railroad Company gives en-
phasis to the saying that corporations have
no souls. They persist in keeping their
car shops on site in Albany after it has
been shown that it is q pestilent breeder OF
typhoid fever, where on an average 100 out
of 200 workmen have been stricken with
the disease, and the deaths have been one
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

A Vienna millionaire, who died short
time ago, had such an antipathy to dark
ness, that he provided by will for an electric
light to be kept burning in the vault during
an entire year. the interior of his coffin also
to be electrically lighted
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

Irrespective OF the cosmeticals, the per-
centage OF blondes is increasing in the
United States quite rapidly. This result is
attributed to the largely increased immi.
grafton of Scandinavian and Teutonic races
of late wears
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

One day last week an old man named
William Waterman died at Grand Rapids,
Wis, aged Ia years. His first wife died at
the age of "a and he was just 100 years old
when he married his second, who died a
few years ago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

The imports into this country from Mex
leo during the past year amounted to $3l.-
o59,626. Oar exports to that country
amounted to slo,a6i 67s, leaving the bal
ance of trade against as TO the tune OF Sill
-s,t o53
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

Alexander Hoagland President of the
Boys and Girls National Home associa-
ton. made the statement the other dav
that there are coco boy ,ramps in the
United States
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

Terra Rsu;e ExE~ss

Br.6ret-shai / lave N. hal t.p
eoFEln', murnf NistreSs-No: I am r-,fry
sure Mr.. jones won't De home anti, asx.
light He kissed me three times hefa-. Is
len and gave me so for new spr,nr hon.
Ees.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-22

The ST Paal Pissssesz~ Tssss has Just cele-
erstesi the iorsiesa anniversary Of its exis-
tsnoe as 3 newspaper by moving into a
nes building thssteen stores high, eoa..
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NOTICE.

4 reward Of Ten Dollars will be paid for
isfovBssfoa issdfn9 so the arrest sod con-
vietien of anyone found stealing eopiss Of
the "Post- Intelligence" delivered BY
carriers throughout the city.
SEATTLE. TvrKsDAr. oCT0sER 80.
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A Fair Trial
100 Doses One Dollar
LINNTON.

The growing suberb of Portland tseven miles
rom the city On the Northern Pacific railroad
with deep water 'front.'. Machinery for the large
smelling works on the ground and being pu. CD
HEAVY manufacturers have secured sites whose
factories viii add greatly to the population
Thirty houses already erected Lots selling
from us upwards. For maps aud particulars
address Office at Lnnion, or at Office Of the
Smelling Works, First National Bank Building
Portland. or,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
PERSONALS.

DR.. Walter Lindley's family, which
has been at Whittier for several weeks
on account of the illness of the children,
has returned to the city and is now To-
Gated in DIR. Lindley's new residence on
Ottawa street.
Mr.. G. E. Mackey left yesterday for
Seattle, Washington Territory, where he
proposes to enter into business. For
some years past he has resided in Los
Angeles, and he has made hosts of
friends here by his gentlemanly deport-
ments and square dealing. We heartily
hope that he may be successful in his
new field of activity.
We had the pleasure of call yester.
day from Mr.. r. w. Bryant, of the New
York World He has spent some months
in Northern and Central California, and
is now devoting himself to a careful
inspection of the southern portion of the
State. He is an urbane and intelligent
gentleman, and we hope that his ex.
periences amongst US will be agreeable.
The Rev. DIR. Easter, who came to Los
Angeles to consider the call to st. Hilda's
Hall, the Episcopal seminary at Glen
dale, has decided to accept. He goes
East tomorrow to bring out his cabinet
and library, and will return with Mrs.
Easter to take up his residence at Glen
dale. DR.. Easter will be good acquisi
tion to Southern California. He breaches
at st. Psul's Church to-day for the Rev.
Mr.. Birdsall.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
Undeiivered Tciegrams.

The following are the kilograms re.
manning at the Western Union Telegraph
Office, Court street, February 23d:
w. w. Howard, j. A. Stratton, R. L..
Mcknight, Peter Gather, J. E. Gruz-
man. E. ]. Pease, Mr.. Geo. Irwin, A. J..
Jordan, Peter Burtnell,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
EozEp1A 81 YEARS CURED.

am farmer, sixty-one years Of age, and
have suffered from baby hood with what heard
commonly called "honey comb eczema" on my
my druggists Messrs Sanders 4 Lesesne, your
CUTICUkA REMEDIES and used them accord
ing to directions. A cure was spe edily end
thoroughly effected, and l make this statement
that Others iikewis affected may be benefited.
JOSEPH JACKSON, Georgetown, Tex.
Reference Messrs. Sanders & Lesesne, Drug
gists
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
Marriage Licenses.

The following licenses to wed were
issued by the County Clerk yesterday:
Jesus Reuter-, a native Of Mexico, and
Carmen Mas, a native of California.
Joseph L. Weaver, a native of Calfor-
mia, and Antonia Monroy, native Of
Arizona.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
ECZEMA OR SALT RHEUM.

Baby bad with Eczema. Hair gone,
scalp covered with EruptIons.
Physicians fail. Cured by the
Cuticura Remedies. Hair re.
stored. Not n pfmple OH him
now.
| cannot say enough in praise Of the CUTl-
CURA REMEDIES. My boy, when one year
of age. was so bad with eczema that he lost all
of his hair. His scalp was covered with erup-
tions, which the doctor said was scald head,
and that his hair would never grow again.
Despairing of a cure from physicians, began
the use of the CUTICURA REMEDIES, and,
am happy to say. with the most perfect success
HIS hair is now splendid. and there Is not a
pimple on him. recommend the CUT1CURA
REMEDIES to mothers the most speedy,
economical, and sure cure for all skin diseases
of infants and children, and feel that every
mother who has sn afflicted child win thank
me for SO doing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
Remedies.

itching, burning. scaly, and pimply diseases OF
the skin scslp and blood, with loss of hair and
and crusts whether simple, scrofulous or con-
tagious. when lhyslcians and all other RENE
dies fail.
SOAP, 25c: RfSOLVENT, 81. Prepared by
the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL COR
PORATION, Boston.
EW-send for "How TO cure Skin diseases"
"a pages so Illustrations and 100 testimonials.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24

DR. 8. NJ. slocum, lately associated with the
celebrated DIR. Sadler, is now located at No
32O South Main street, "Moro Castle " Deaf
dess. noises in the ears. discharges from the
ears, catarrh and throat diseases most sucoe g.
fully treated. Operations on the eye skillfully
performed, Free consultation from 8 A, M, to
P. NJ; Sundays. IL M. to 2 P. NJ
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
Cuticura

. CUTICURA, the great skin cure, instantly al
lays the most agonizing itchie g, burning and in
fammatiop, clears the skin and scalp of crusts
and scales, and restores the hair. CUTICURA
SOAP, the creates of skin beautifers. is dis
pensable in treating skin diseases and baby hu-
and softest hands, free from pimple, spot or
blemish. CUTICURA RESOLvENT, the new
blood purifier. cleanses the blood OF impuri-
the CAUSE. Hence the CUTICURA REMEpIkS
cure every species of forturing, humiliating,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
TWO LITTLE BOYS CURED.

am truly thankful there is such medicine
rs the CUTICURA REMEDIES. have two
and scab head, which finally settled in their
eyes 1 tried several good doctors and plenty
of medicines, without relief. procured bot
of CUTICURA and commenced using them
aud am happy to say that before the first bottle
was used their eyes were nearly well, and when
the second bottle was half used they were en-
MRS. SUSAN NJ DoBsoN, Milford, Mo.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24

Liberty In its last analysis is bat the blood of
the brave So Grand Republic Cigarros and
Buffos In their last analysis is but good Havana
tobacco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24

Furnishing Goods, valises, Etc.
At 10 per cent. discount from regular m arked
prices. at corner Spring & First. Mullen, Blu
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
4. Adams, the Clothier.

This week special sale OF black dress suits in
sacks and frocks. $15 black dress suits will
go for SO SO 500 black dress suits will 70 for
$l4; $25 black dress suits will 60 for $1S.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
Con.ult mr. Dr vv.,v.

Uterine aud rectal diseases treated with skill
by her new psinle-s method. Prompt relief
from rst treatment. Gail at office for city ref
erences from hopeless cases cured. 400 Fort
street. corner Fifth.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
ECZEMA 2 YEARS CURED,

Two years ago was attacked with eczema. I
cannot tell you what / suffered. l dare not
shave; 1 hrd always shaved before. was the
most forlorn spectacle you ever saw. Charles
Kennedy, OF this place, showed me your pan;
the de- scripfion suitable to my cBse. bought
the CUTlCURA REMEDIES, and took them ac
cording to directions, and soon found myself
improving. / took seven bottles, with the
CUTICUnA and SOAP, and the resnlt is per
manent cure. thoughr would wsit and see
if 1t would come back. bnt 1t has p Gved all you
said it would do l feel like thanking you. but
words cannot do 1t; SO will sav, God bless
you and yours. THOS. GRAY.
IeaverfnWn. Morgan Co Ohio.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24

Eczema fn ATS worst stages. A raw
sore from head to feet. Hair
gone. Doctors and hospitals
fail. Tried everything. Guued
by the Cuticura Remedies for
SO.
am cured of loathsome disease, eczema, in
its worst stage. tired different doctors and
been through the hospital, but all to no pur
pose The disease covered my whole body
from the top of my head to the soles of my
feet. Ny hair all came out, leaving me com
splete raw sore After trying everything, /
heard Of your CUTICURA REMEDIES and
soLvENT, with CUTiCURA and C0TI0URA
SOAP, l find elf cured at the cost OF shout
S6. / would not be without the CUTICURA
REMEDIES in my house, as find them useful
In many cases, and ! think they are the only
skin and blood medicine.
ISAAC II. GERMAN, wurt.boro, N. Y.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
Hends of Eamilies
Eye. Ear and Throat Disease..

Who want furniture should attend the auction
sale at the Paclfc F1rnlture Co.'s Store, 226 tC
$50 Sonth M lin street, Monday at P. N.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
SPECIAL SALE AT WINEBURGH'S,

On Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
A lot of chtldreDs merino Shirts size, 1s, 20.
% and "a, such as you pay 40 cents for, at 10
cents each
A Let Of boys merino shirts and drawers. silk
binding. close knit. sizes 26 10 "a, worth 81 25,
for 65 cents a suit.
A lot OF ladies' corsets. heavily boned and
corded; five.hook. double busk, silk embroid-
~ered, 49 cents each.
A lot of Novelty shoulder brace, skirt and
hose supporter combined, for 25 cents the
outfit
A lot of ladies' full-fashioned, extra long, fast
black hosiery, all sizes, at 19 cents pair
lot of skin embroidery silk, in all col0rs
ut skeiu for cents.
A lot of ladies' kid gloves. all sizes. opera
shades, at 25 cents pair. fonr End five buttons
A lot Of large size, wov n designs, heavy white
MRrseiiles bed spreads at 80 cents each.
A lot of 1896 inches colored border Damask
Esowels at l218 cents each.
A lot of plaid sbirting, cheviot in browns
blues and greens, at cents a yard:
lot OF mems ribbed wool shaker socks al
A lot of mems moleskin summer weight over
shirts 40 cents each.
A lot of mems good webbing, patent braided
end, euspenders at Is cents pair
lot of ebony hsndle, steel marker, tracing
wheels at 16 cents each.
A lot of mems black silk bows, S cents each
A. lot Of boys linen collars, turn down cents
each.
WINEBuRGH's,
200 South Spring street, bet. Third aud Fourth
The new Southern Pacific railroad depot i!
now finished and will be occupied In few
days. Wolfskill Orchard lots now offered fo
sale at great bargain. Call early for seiec
tion. Terms most liberal.
Los ANGELES LAND BUREAU,
No. 20 West First street; or on the tract corne
Fifth street and WOlfskill avenue,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24

For fancy Formos' oolougs. H. Jevne.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
WIZ HAVE THOROUGHLY REORGANIZED OUR

amount goods has been added This particularly Ruchings
Collars Emtroie Veigs
superb line Neckwea children
las WELL nothing like
them II he Special display in New Handkerchies.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
SALT RHEUM 4 YEARS CURED

SALT RHEUM YEARS CURED.
rheum for four years, with sores ell over my
body. / procured three bottles CUTICURA
RESOLVENr. one box of CUTICURA, and q
cake Of CUTICURA SOAP, and they have
healed nv sores entirely. think it the best
medicine I have ever used, ana f3el very
thankful to you for the good 1t has done me.
MRS. ALEX. McDOUGAL.
Kirkland, Carleton Co.. n B.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24

DTRFPLES, blackheads, chspped. rough. red
I lM and oily skin prevented by CUTICUkA
SOAP.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-24
J. IT, sHEwARD. NORTH SPRING STREET.
gqkllIA,1Zl,i]l I ] 5 Z! Z'l!,i
OPENING IN OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.

The most extensive purchases have been made The sty
any Millinery Season before known Artists in the
done themselves magnificent collection of all the latest
about one week. At the same time