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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENSHIP.

Governor Ferry is entitled to credit for
having made a number of judicious selec-
tons of prominent, well known and capa-
BILE citizens to serve on the Tide Land and
on the Harbor Lines Commissions, but the
gentlemen thus selected have declined to
serve. The presumption is that these de-
clinations are due to the fact that the
nominees do not consider the compensa-
ton and the honor of the positions fully
proportionate to the responsibilities they
would incur and the labor they would be
called upon to perform.
But this belongs to class of cases in
which the public have a right TO expect
from honored and public-spirited citizens
some sacrifice of personal comfort, con-
venience and inclination in behalf of the
general welfare. 1t would be a sad COM
mentary on our system of government.
and on the general estimate to be placed
on our sense of the fair obligations of citi-
zenship, if it is to be understood that i'm
portant service to the public, demanding
high character for integrity and capacity
can only be obtained upon a careful weigh
Ing OF mercenary consideration.
1t has long been recognized as one of the
crying evils OF our times that prominent
citizens to a large extent habitually eyade
service on grand and petit iuries, while
many also neglect their political duties at
party primaries. conventions, and in at.
tendance at the polls. And it has been no
less observable that these very citizens so
neglectful of their duties as such. are tho
readiest and the most vociferous in con-
demning failures of justice and the Gegra-
dation of politics, for which they, through
such neglect, are in large part responsible
1t is time to call halt in these respects.
1t is time 10 recognize and insist upon the
idea that there are many occasions which
require that citizen shall perform a pub
lie duty for which he is especially qualified
or as well qualified as another, even though
the state may not be able to abundantlr
remunerate him therefor, or even though
the performance of his duty as a citizen
may involve more or less OF personal sacri.
fee
There are many things which REQUIRE to
be well done. and by persons in whom the
public have confidence, in which there is
perhaps no pecuniary profit either to indi-
vlduas or To the state. 1t would be sad
to reflect that no such service will be rem
dered to the public by competent persons
OF high repute except upon pecuniary com
pensation exactly porporuoned to the i'm
portance OF the service and the standing
OF those performing it. 1t is to be hoped
that Governor Ferry will be able 10 End
suitable persons for these positions who
will make the needed sacrifice by accept
ance, and that henceforth that declina.
tons to perform such obligations Of cit.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
DUTY OF REPUBLICANS.

Republicans of Seattle owe 1T not only to
the party, upon which an unweicome issue
has been forced by the Democrats, but to
the best interests of the city, to vote and
work tor the Republican city ticket. 1t is
certain that the Democrats will spare no
effort and their purpose is exposed by their
party organ. which declared yesterday that
to gain Seattle would be great step to-
wards gaining the state. All along the
Democratic line, and i: is a line well organ
lied and we'll disciplined, word has gone out
to make the most of hatopportunisy and il
is certain that there viii be large Demo-
cratic vote. Republicans may as well I'M
derstand this, and also that it is intended
to be the beginning of great fight under
perfect organization to capture the state at
the next general election.
The only possibility OF Democratic sue
cess lies in the possible indifference and
carelessness OF Republicans. There is no
question about the Republican majority,
but there is very serious danger involved
in the indifference of those who should
make this majority. 1t is the duty of every
Republican voter to vote and work for his
party ticket, and thereby to rebuke at its
beginning the Democratic plot to capture
the state
There is another important considera-
ton. Seattle is about to make use OF her
credit to raise money for extensive NUM-
cipal Improvements. Democratic success
at this time would seriously impair her
credit, for it would illustrate a state of
political instability which in the money
markets would be understood as implying
financial instability. 1t is fact worth at
tention that cities under Republican con-
troll always have better credit than cities
under Democratic control. And what is
true concerning this matter is equally true
with respect to the general credit of the
city with investors at large. To elect
Democratic city government at this time
would certainly have very bad effect
upon the class of capitalists from whose
interest we expect important aid.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12

The reprint edition OF webster's unabridged
dictionary. offered ss a premium by the Posi-
IxTELLfGEscER, Is exactly what 1t is repre-
sented to be. OF the several reprint editions in
existence this il the best It 10 substantially
bound. has 1881 pages, 1,5Oo illustrations, and
an appendix of 10000 new words. In size 1t is
skill inches, five inches thick and weighs
eight and bali pounds
For practical everv day use and reference IL is
of great value. either In the home, the counting
room or the Office. Students hnd 1t a source OF
much information and benefit The PosTISTEL-
LleENcER. having secured exclusive eoneroi Of q
large territory from the publishers in the East,
isprepared to give its readers opportunity TO Sc
cure good, servicable dictionary without pay
ing 80 or SIS A years subscription to the
WEEKLY PosT-ISTELLIGKN cER and one copy of
the dictionary costs but $50 With the DAILY
AND SUNDAY PosT-INrELLIGENcER one year, in
GLIDING the dictionary, the price Is si2 50. and
IN addition to this the dictionary win be sent
TO any address In the United States or British
Columbia, postage paid.
Leading business men Of the city were among
the first TO avail themselves Of this offer. An
Invitation il extended 10 all to call at the publ
cation ONCE and examine the dictionary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
The Victoria Seal Liar.
Victoria Times.


The sealing schooner owners Of this city are
just y indignant over the false reports sent from
Victoria concerning the sitting ont Of schooaers
at Maple bay with guns TO so into Behring sea
80 do pattle with the Rush and Bear. They saw
that such reports are very prejudicial TO their
interests. and that the Behring sea difficulty ia
likely 70 be further complicated by the iy ug re-
ports. prominent owner todsy said TO a
Times reporter that il the one who formulated
these tales could be located very warm recep-
ton would be given him, and the chances are
that the Behring sea liar, whoever he is,
would be made to know that trifing
with the truth IL q dangerous pas.ime.
As an instance OF the hurt that these false
rumors do, 1t may be mentioned that when the
steamer Mitehief went north, the highly imag-
NATIVE individual who does that sort OF thing,
sent dispatch from here stating that a very
swift steamer had left Victoria armed and fitted
out or q raid on the seal islands OF the sea-
Tnis dispatch found Its way to the columns of
the London Times, and an editorial in the
Thunderer spoke Of the foolish action Of the
Ficsosians in thus Completing matters, The
London Ismes evidently fully believed the lying
dispatch Efforts are being made to find out
who tie author Of the sensational reports is,
and If discovered he win probably feel some
thing drop.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
BRIGHT NoRrHwEsr NEWS.

A young lady named Miss McLain, who lives
about three miles west of this city. on Mud bay.
has the reputation OF being q great hunter.
During the last few wears she has killed no less
than fifteen cougars. twenty bears, ten ding
walls and fifteen wild cats. She is dead shot.
and an hit small glass ball with 22-caliber
bullet at 200 yards.-0iympia Tribune.
The Cascade and Lake chelan trail is now fin
ished to the summit of the Cascade mountains
1t is in frst-class condition and furnishes a
means Of easy transportation into the mining
district by pack train. Hundreds of men are
passing over this trail to prospect and develop
Il g rich mines of skagit county.
Thomas Kirby. of Kendrick, recently brought
to Moscow. Idaho, to have stuffed, monster
white pelican, measuring nearly five feet from
tip to tip of the wings. It was killed on Snake
river. These birds come up the river only ar
far as the sturgeon. as their food is principally
young sturgeon.
An cid bear and her cub were seen down by
the depot Wednesday evening. Some of the beys
tried TO catch the cub, but they were not sue
cessful. They ran across the track and dissp-
pesred in the hes.-Hoatesano Democrat
The population Of Spokane Falls. by the can
sus is On ia
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
BONES AND TAMBOURINEs.

The Federation Of Labor II composed OF assas-
sins and other misunderstanding to Mr.
Powderly, of the knights of Labor. And the
Knights of Labor is an organization of murder.
ers aud other misunderstanding to Mr.. Com.
pers. OF the Federation of Labor 1t 10 to bs
hoped that both gentlemen have been misin
formed--Norrtstoua Herald.
yisitor-well. Tommy, how are you getting or
at school, Tommy Jagged S)-First rate. AIM
doing as well as some other of the boys, though
! can stand on my head, but have TO put my
feet against the fence. / want to do it without
being near the fence at all. and guess I can
after awhile.-Jertsh Messenger.
Mr.. Sealove lat his sea shore cottage)-My
dear. please tell our daus liter to sing something
less dolefuL Mrs. Sealore-That is not ouI
daughter. my love- That Is the foghorn.-Geu
York Weekly.
We complain that life Is short, and yet we
never lose an opportunity of throwing away q
greater portion of it watching the home team
trying TO play bslL-Tcras Siftinos.
Farmer (aboard O street car)-Do you ring tina,
clock thing. mister, every time you collect q
fare? Conduct mo sir; we register the fares
tina, we ruru in TO the company.-TRc Jester.
Clara-I have such horror of growing old
Maud tsweetiy)-I should think you would
have got over it by this time.-Drake's Maoa.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
SONG OF THE TEMPLAR

Mother OF Godi as evening falls
Upon the silent sea,
And shadows veil the mountain walls,
We lit our souls to thee!
From lurking perils of the night,
The deserts hidden harms,
From plaques that wsste, from blasts that smite
Protect thy men-at-arms!
Mother of God! thy starry smile
Still bless us from above!
Keep pure our souls from passions guile,
Our hearts IRON earthly love.
Still save each soul from guilt apart
AS stainless as each sword,
And guard undimmed in every heart
The image OF our Lord
In desert march or battles fame,
In fortress and in field
Our war-cry is thy holy name,
Thy love our power aud shield.
And ii we falter let thy power
Thy stern avenger be,
And God forget us IN the hour
We cease 10 think OF thee!
Mother OF God, the evening fades
On wave and hill aud lea,
And in the twilignts deepening shades:
We lift our souls to thee,
In passions stress-the battles strife,
The deserts lurking harms,
Maid Mother of the Lord OF Life,
Protect thy men- at arms.
John Hdy
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
National Debt Less Than a Billion.
RradSfraaftS

With the publication of the deb. statement for
the month of June another years treasury &C.
counts are brought to a close. The debt state
ment just issued shows a total debt, principal
and int rest, amounting to N,5e55s6, 800 an APP
parent decrease of about 5000. 0o0 which by
the way, was the amount, roughly speaking, of
the decrease for the preceding year. Against
the total debt above referred to there were held
as reserve, available cash items and net cash in
the treasury. amounting to 1907 All, l57, leaving
total debt, l,ss cash in the treasury, amount
ing on July to $sSS, l75l72. This represents an
apparent decrease of $20,6sS,725 for the month
and OF SIS. Al, AS for the fiscal year The de-
crease of the debt for the month of June of the
preceding fiscal year was little over sl6 Ooo 0oO
while the decrease for tn twelve months was
little over that for the twelve months inst
closed about SIS 900 600 For the first time since
the war, Is viii be seen from the above the ne,
debt of the United States has fallen below 81 Ooo
OOOOOo
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12

The ticket named by the Democratic city
convention has no point Of advantage over
the Republican ticket, while. on the other
hand, it presents By comparison many
points of weakness. Aside from political
and purely personal considerations. the
Republican ticket gives assurance of an in
telligent, energetic and thoroughly busi-
ness-like administration of city affairs.
Mr.. Whites record as member OF the city
government during the past year. Mr..
Sbepard's position at the bar, and Mr..
Monroe's qualifications as an adminis.ra-
tive man. afford assurances for which there
is no counterpart on the Democratic ticket
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12

Mr.. Terrence 'Brien. whom the Demo-
Gratis of the First ward have nominated for
the city council, was once chosen for this
position. but resigned for reasons entirely
personal to himself. Mr.. Twichell was
then chosen to fill the vacant place. There
is no better assurance now than there was
before that Mr.. O'Brien would fulfill the
duties of this Office if he should be elected
to it. A man who has shirked once may
reasonably be expected to shirk again. 1t
would be wiser in every way to elect Mr..
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
QUESTION AS TO THE WATER BONDS.

Water bonds to the amount of $955.oo
were voted for at the election OF June last,
and arrangements made for their issue.
The purpose was to use the money for the
purchase and extension OF water-works.
and construction Of q sewerage system.
under the provisions of an &C: passed at
the last term OF the legislature Every
step had been taken with the most extreme
caution. in order that no flaw might occur
nj any stage of the proceedings, and the
city had about congratulated itself thar
the pro,raesed delay in getting good sun
ply OF water was AT an end.
Inquiries iron the East showed an active
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12

The Democratic managers whose arbi-
irary policy has forced an abandonment
of our good custom of non-partisanship in
city elections deserve to be rebuked. 1t is
the duty of every Republican voter in the
city OF Seattle to cast his vote and exert
his influence TO this end
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
DIDN'T SELL THE LOT.

Real Estate Broker and Client Find
Nine Bears I'm Possession.
Sehome Gazette.
Mr. Leitch, of the firm of Leitch d Donovan,
while out in section II showing intending pur.
chasers some property, saw nine bears, two old
ones and seven cubs. His story is corroborated
by four other gentlemen. A party leaves this
morning on q hunting expedition after the
aforementioned hears
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
Six Months.
Immigration is Increasing.
Rradstr et,s

The total number OF immigrants srrir;n, at
this port during the first half of the present wear
was 200 go, agsinst only l73 67s in the same ner
iod OF lsSs, an increase this year of 1850. The
arrivals BY months during the first halves of the
years 1880 and 1859 compare as follows.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
Clearinghouse Returns.

Brddstreets gives a Statement. of hank clear.
ances for June and for the first six months of
1890, from which the following table is com.
piled.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12

Have you seen Ballard /?
Are you aware Of the vast

have you seen Bdlau
Are you aware Of the vast works Of improvement now being done there?
Do YOU know that the Great Northern Railroad Company has begun work
actual construction Seattle and that its entrance into the city Ballard
where its immense uanssr yards will be located
Are YOU aware that within six months will running trains into Ballard
as will also the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company?
% YOU know that the North End West Street Motor Line Is nearly com
peted and will be running cars direct Ballard in July
Are YOU aware that the ship canal Salmon Bay and Lake Washington
an assured fact the franchise having been already purchased BY om
Of CAPITALISTS for $I25OO0
Have YOU STONED think what an increase the valuation property this
must occasion in the north end Of the city
YOU look you will that Ballard must get the first
and most substantial benefits from the construction of that canal
Have YOU noticed that all railroads coming into Seattle the
north end Of Lake Washington will necessarily the city at Ballard and
from to eight miles?
you that snehTs and iron mills be senA
z. miles north Of Ballard company backed S0O0O0OO having already p
chased 100000 worth Of property there for that purpose
These improvements exist alone paper they mn
rmors uOn idle Wndey actual enterprises with Capital l
work being Heed the voice WISDOM your money Ballad
Addition and reap their benefits
There is tide in the affairs Of men, s
Which, taken at the flood leads
On to fortune Omitted, and all
The voyage Of life is cast in sha'Dss
And in mseres
The tide has arrived in your history
Lots the Billiard Addition be bought for from s25 sl0
one cash. balance eay All lots will positively be advanced $50
per lot 30 days Remember that this addition Ballard and is
outside addition
The electric cars will run this property Here is chance male
safe and paying Investment for little money.
Remember that these prices only for 80 days then all lots will
advanced $50 ns lot
This addition all cleared level and ready to build upon Every st
the addition will be sdeNaked without any cost purchasers Now the
time bur BALLARD You buy cha titan the 3se
Everybody will want BAL A3D property few weeks You buy
bottom prices There will be larger aware in in BALLARD during The
six months than in any other portion Of seatIa
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12

Inc exposition OF arts a. LOS Front street il
the event OF this year. Levers of all that Is
oeAuuiui should Lot fail visiting this rare treat.
No more quinine. Aoore's Revealed Remedy
u taking the place.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-12
vi canEfEs Tn the city.

UsfIy. per week % cents
Subscriber ordering addresses changed should
1--WE slc old address as well Is the rev one
address all remittance TO POsT-ISTELLI-
GEECER CO.. Seattle
Eastern OfHces-A- Frank Kicharcson, sole
Eastern agent u, II ami u tribune ouiining'
Eev YORK.. az CHAMPS Of Commerce, Chicago.
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THE PREMIUM DICTIONARY.

SEATTLE. sAwRDAr. JULY re.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-05-09
The Main Building Destroyed, and
the Efforts Of the Fire
men Futile.
The Loss Cannot be Estimated but
will Reach Up into the
Millions.
The Democrats Carry Everything in
st. Paul But Four
Aldermen.
TIL Singer Factory Burned.

ELD@sBETH, N. j., May 6.-The Singer
2sseew25zas machine factory was discoved on
lire at IL o'clock tonight. The flames
were first seen on the third floor, having
broken out in the main office. The en-
tire fire department responded to the
alarm, but the water from the steam en-
gines had but little effect. The main
building is all burned down and the fire
is spreading rapidly. The walls are all
falling down and there have been many
narrow escapes from death. Much of
the stock and books and records of the
company were saved. About 1000 men
were employed in the building which is
now destroyed. It is likely the entire
factory will be destroyed. The loss will
amount to several million dollars.
Great excitement prevails in the city.
Thousand of people are viewing the fire.
The amounts of losses and insurance
cannot be exactly estimated now.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-05-09
bucket Shop Gone.

CHICAGO, May 6.-.The bucket shop sys-
tenn of &. s. Floyd & Co., with headquar-
ters in this city, has ceased to vex the
soul of President Baker of the board of
trade. The concern is now beng wound
up. The stoppage of grain quotations
and rise in wheat and stocks we're too
powerful a combination to contend
against. The system embraces agencies
through the entire south and west, cover
ing every important center. Exactly
how the business stands Mr.. Floyd is at
present very busy trying to find out. He
says the losses to his customers he hopes
will be small, but his own have been
enormous. The senior member of the
firm, S. s.. Floyd, is a native of Georgia
and has been in the bucket shop business
since 1876.
ONE RESULT OF THE FAILURE.
Lou1sy1LLE, May ga dispatch an
nounces Che suspension of Charles JEFF
fers, the Louisville correspondent of
Floyd & 90. as result of the Chicago
failure. II
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-05-09
HANSBROUGH WANTS CASH.
Hero Worship for Lee.

RICHMOND, Va, May 7.-Trucks con-
tanning the Lee statue were removed to-
night to the place Of unveiling, with men,
women and children tugging at.the ropes.
The line of march was literally packed
with people from the starting point to the
finish, while cheering and waving of flags
was continuous. There were five hun
dred grown ladies and girls, whose fair
hands held the ropes. Little tots we're car
ried out into the streets in their mothers
arms and their small hands placed upon
the ropes. All the trucks were handsomely
decorated with pictures Of Gen. Lee, and
flags of the southern states, while here
and there confederate battle flag foated
to the breeze.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-05-09

as double time, each contractor ls allowed
to retain his present apprentices and take
one new apprentice each year, and the
association agrees to hire none but union
men and foremen and to sublet no con-
tracts from the old Carpenters and
Builders association. The minimum
pay for carpenters is fixed at 35 cents
an hour until August g. and after that
date will be 371a cents an hour. The ar
bitration committee will be continued as
permanent committee to settle any dis
pute which may arise hereafter between
the employers aud employees. The men
will probably return to work on Thurs
day. In an address to the public by the
joint arbitration committee the statement
is made that fair estimate of the loss to
the city by the strike will not fall short
of 81 100000 per week, besides causing
much suffering to thousands of men,
women and children.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-05-09
The Coal Miners Strike,

CHICAGO, May 6.-There now seems to
be no prospect of a settlement of the coal
miners difficulties and general strike Of
10000 miners is in immediate prospect
A. L. Sweet, one of the most extensive
coal operators in the state, says: There
are in all about 10000 men out, all of
whom are employees of Northern Illinois
operators. None of the men in the south
ern part of the state have gone out and 1
consider it doubtful whether they will or
not. The demand made by these strikers
is for an increase of TX cents per ton.
It is impossible for operators to meet
such demand and the indications are
for protracted strike"