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come legal voter. All this is unbecoming
and impairment to the last degree. The
presumption that the state OF Washington
has not among it, old and established resi-
dents men of sufficient cAliber and expert
ence to perform its higher political
duties, is an oifense which citizens OF
self-respect and state pride have right to
resent, and which they do resent most
earnestly. Judge Calkins was, and Is. vel
como here. and If be would be content to
pursue course in line with the considers
tons Of modessy. not to say OF decency,
would no doubt in time take high rank in
his profession and possibly in our political
affairs; but his effort to force himself upon
the people and upon the party has put
him in contempt in the estimation Of q
large proportion OF our people. There is
settled and profound feeling that Wash
ington is capable OF furnishing her own
senator's, and that she need not look to In
In the old territorial days Washington had
quitse too much of the imported quality in
her official organization.
II is hardly necessary to refer in detail
to the considerations justifying the candi.
dacy Of Senator Squire, for they are fami-
liar to everybody. Senator Squire is not q
new man in this state. He has been a citi-
zen for upwards Of fifteen years. and his
interests and associations are In WASH
ington and OF Washington. He was the
governor OF this common wealth before it
became q state and was good governor.
He knows every part Of the state thor
oughly, and knows what are the necessi.
ties OF each and every section. He has
never been. and is not q pushing scheming
politician, out is substantial man of af-
fairs. Furthermore, Senator Squire Is en-
titled to reelection by all the rules OF
party government. BY . mere chance
he drew a short term when he took his
seat in the Senate last fall, aud it is only
fair and Just that he should have the OPP
portunities which full term of six years
will afford him.
An effort is being made to arouse preju-
dice against Senator Squire as a Seattle
candidate" but this is grossly unfair. 1t
SO happens that Senator Squire's home is
in Seattle, but he is not more a Seattle
candidate " than the candidate of every
other section. He is a broad minded man,
and has shown his quality during his brief
term in the Senate by impartial attention
to the interests of every section of the
state. The effort to prejudice him as the
candidate OF a special locality is the nasty,
little scheme of lot of nasty. little men,
and for nasty purpose.
We believe that Senator Squire will be
reelected, for we have confidence that the
people have followed his career as citizen,
as a governor. and as 8 senator; that they
appreciate his labors in the public behalf.
and that they recognize that full sem
atorial term is due him as matter OF JUS
flee
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The San Francisco Aita, noting that in
Mississippi the negroes have made not
only larger actual. but also larger rela-
tive increase than the whites during the
past decade. asks: is this desirable? Is
1t desirable from either a political. COM
mercial, an industrial or a social stand
point? Is it desirable to either the people
OF the North. the people of the South. the
colored people or the white people?" etc.
The difficulty of answering these ques.
tons Is more apparent than the good sense
of asking them. or their relevancy to any
political, commercial, industrial or social
conditions with which the outside world
has any occasion for being concerned. So
far AS past experience or present indica-
tons can serve as guide, the political
effect will I've nil. In that state and section
white domination" has not the slightest
respect for proportions of population. The
same experience and observation teach
that the greater the proportion OF negroes.
the larger the production of cotton and
other staples, and therefore the better for
the state commercially and industriaiIv.
As to the social aspect, the parties most di.
rectly concerned ought to be the best
judges. The Southerners never tire of de-
ciaring that they are 1.-The negroes be st
friends" They do not wish TO part with
them. and the negroes do not seem to wish
to leave.
The only ground for outside interference
is ia respect to The comparative fecundity
OF the females of the respective races in
that state: whether the negro women bear
too many or the white women too few
children. Maniiestly this is a matter with
which neither the Ala nor anybody except
those Immediately concerned have any
right TO busy themselves or bother their
brains
Like differences are doubtless observable
among different classes in the north. bur
none have presumed to lecture the ma,rons
OF Massachusetts, or reproye those who are
more prolific in other sections on account
Oh II Negro citizens have \ right to ''in-
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THE TRUE ISSUE.

A morning contemporary asks if the Posi-
IETELLIGEScER is ready and willing to COM
pare the personal and private characters of
the two candidates for the mayoralty. II
by this is meant to compare their charac-
tiers so far as they have bearing upon their
fitness to fill the high and honorable posi-
ton to which they aspire, the PosT-INTEL-
LlGENcER answers, nnhesitatingiy, yes !!
II. however, it is meant to go into their
private lives and drag into publicity mat
tiers with which the public have no
concern, we answer, unhesitatingly,
no! The Posr-IErELLIsENcER has
too much respect for itself and too high q
regard for the intelligence of the voters of
Seattle to indulge in wanton personalities.
The public is interested in Mr. Collins pri-
vate character only in so far as it affects
his capacity to discharge the duties of the
Office to which ne aspires. The same thing
Is true Of Mr.. White. So far as the Posr.
INTELLIGENCE is concerned it must re-
spectfully decline to become a scavenger
and purveyor OF personal scandal.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES believes Mr..
w nite 10 De man OF personal and official
integrity. Believing this, and knowing
that he stands for the principles of the Re-
publican party and for an efficient and hon.
est city government, the PosT.INTELLrGEN-
GER commends him to the suffragcs OF the
people of Seattle as worthy of confidence
and support. A vote for Mr.. White at the
coming election is vote for the Republican
party. Such vote will not only help to
elect Republican mayor but 1t will also in
fuence the election of a straight Republic
can legislative delegation at the November
election. This is the real fight. As Seattle
goes SO goes King couaty. and if King
county goes Democratic Watson C. Squire
cannot possibly succeed himself as United
States Senator.
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THE STATE PRESS.

walla Walla Spectator: every i'll hath its use.
when the town cows were ut liberty they kept
the by why's and crossroads neatly cropped.
Now these places are become unsightiy with {
rank growth of weeds, ard the owners OF con-
tiguous property are too lazy or too Indifferent
to appearances to disturb them"
Anscortes Progress I'VE want fog-beli on
the ocean dock, 20 that steamboats, will have q
chance to locate themselves In . dense fog.
The longer the wharf goes without one, the
more unpopular the CITY will become with the
captains and pilots"
Centraiia Negs: THE two great political par.
ties have held their conventions. but nov Gomez
the campaign fund soliciting committees. and
the formerly would-bs big politicians are keep.
ing well in the shade and out of the sight Of the
committees"
Asotin Sentinel: "The editors trip abroad il
written out in connected narrative would fill
more than two Scntinels. Is he has eyes to see
and ears to hear what is going on wherever he
may be-"
Elms Chronicle: aThere II less Doodle dis.
pensed by the politicians of Chehalis county
than by the same number in any other county
In the state"
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DEsICCArED HUMOR.

my DEAR" said the caller with . winning
smile, to the little girl who occupied the study
while her father. the eminent literary man.
was at his dinner, ~ suppose you assist your
papa BY entertsing the bores" "Yes, sir. re.
piled the little girl gravely, please be seated
Chicago Tribune.
Caller-Hew perfectly devoted you are to your
husband! Young wife Yes. am trying to pet
an spoil him. 80 that if die, and he msrres
again, no other woman can live with him.-New
York Weekly.
Mrs. Snodgrass-Your husband complains
that he can't smoke the cigars you bought for
him. Mrs Snively-Well, can't wear the bon
net he selected for me. either.-Ne,o York Sun.
"There is only one thing / object to- about
watermelons," said Colonel Bluegrass, OF Ken.
lucky. What is that, colonel?' 'The water"
Puck
The man who is deaf, dumb and blind need
never despair. He can always get employment
ss a car driver.-Loaisuit,e Courfer-Journal.
Old Coquette-Ten years Of my life would I
willingly give II l could only make myself
twenty years younger!-Omdha Bee
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TaE SENATORIAL CONTEST.

The return of Senator Squire and the
formal opening of the state political cam
paign, bring the senatorial question into
fresh prominence. The situation is prac-
tically what 1t was month ago. Senator
Squire. of King county. wishes to be hi,
own successor. and his candidacy viii be
opposed by Judge Calkins. of Pierce. AT
present there are no other candidates, and
the contest promises to b a square set-to
between the gentlemen named.
Judge Calkins' candidacy is avowedlv in
the interest Of Pierce county, or, to speak
accurately, in the interest of the CITY of
Tacoma. This fact is not denied. but nm
the contrary is admitted and urged in
Judge Calkins' favor. While nobody can
question Tacoma's right, If she chooses IN
do 20. to set up . candidate In its
own local interest, to the public generally il
appears very strange indeed that a more
suitable man has not been chosen. Can il
D possible that city of thirty-five thou.
sand population. and which proudly claims
TO be the second city in the state ba, M,
among Its thoroughly domesticated and
established citizens man whom it can re.
commend for the United States senate /?
II so. why does it present as
III chosen candidate and champion a man
% new to the country that he is still a
stranger in II anda stranger to its inter
sets. and whose chief distinction lies in his
relationship to another and remote com.
Monwealthf
The objections to Judge Calkin. have
heretofore been plainly stated. Thew re-
late not to bis character as a man, but 10
his character as political adventurer and
70 the fact that he is . stranger in the state
Although - get barely citiaen, As is a
candidate for the highest post of
Aonof, and has within the past wear
and halt been > candidate for sverv posi-.
non q eeasidsrabls importance or dignity
2 Wis stats. Its fac, dat he was can.
oaoess - high ofheial hondrs before he had
ossa : : 'naAsisnt length Of time to be-
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COLONEL GEORGE II. DAVIS.
The Newly Elected Director General Of
the Worlds Fair.



the Worlds Fair.
Chicago Herald.
George r. Davis, the director general OF the
fair, was born in Palmer, Mass, in 1870 His
father was born In the same state but his
mother came from Connections, where she was
a member OF a well-known Quaker family Mr.
Davis graduated from Wil.iston seminary at
South Hampton, but just as he was ready to en-
ter college the war broke ont and he enlisted in
Company F, Eighth Massachusetts infantry. es
private. He rose to the rank OF captain and,
in 1858. resigned that commission and returned
home, where he recruited and organized A bat.
terry Of light artillery. From this he was trans
ferred TO the Third Rhode Island cavalry and
made major and colonel This regiment he
commanded during the rest OF the war, and
after it was over was put into the regular ser.
vice. He was there attached to the Depart.
ment OF the Missouri and served in the West
under sheridan and Custer, being with the Let
ter in many holly contested Indian fights
When General Sheridan was stationed in Chi.
cago in 1869 Colonel Davis was on his staff In
1875 he resigned from the army and has been a
resident OF this city ever since. In 1878 he was
elected TO congress from the Third Illinois dis.
trict, serving six years. In 1856 he was chosen
county treasurer on the Republican ticket. His
term o. Office in the latter p sition will expire
this fall He married his wife in New Orleans
IN 1867. and they have six children, two bows
and four girls
Colonel Davis is q man of strong opinions and
OF great executive ability. His personal man
ners are charming. and he has always attracted
to himself many wsrm friends. His energy is
tirelsss, as was shown by the amount OF WORK
he did TO secure the Worlds fair for Chicago
and his success in this direction is proof of the
tact and skill as well as work he employed. In
congress he was foremost figure. being one of
the few men Chicago has sent there who wss
hfny f1~ l.
In appearance he is q very handsome man
both in figure and face. ana a mass of irnn
gray hair adds distinguishing feature to A M y.
sonslity tnst would be striking without il He
is strong in stature and robust in health 40 IN
he joins physical strength TO mental ability and
trained executive faculties. The news OF his 90.
iscuon was hailed with great satisfaction by his
CHICAGO acouainfanceS = 20
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A Reprieve for the Condemned.

Wretched men aud women long condemned
to suffer the tortures of dyspepsia are filed With
new hope after q few doses OF Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. Tais budding hope blossoms into
the fruition of certainty, if the Bitsers is per-
sisted in. 1t brings q reprieve to all dyspeptics
who seek its aid. Flatulence, heartburn, sink.
ing at the pit of the stomach between meals,
the nervous tremors and insomnia of which
chronic indigestion is the parent, disappear
with their ha eful progenitor. Most banefcent
OF stomachics' who can wonder that in 50 many
instances II awakens grateful eloquence in
those who, benef ed by 1t, speak voluntarily in
its behalf. 1t requires graphic pen to describe
the rOrments of dyspepsia, but in mauy of the
testimonials received by the proprietors OF the.
ness. Constipation, biliousness, muscular debll-
ity. malarial levers and rheumatism are re-
lieved by it
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Ben Butler ON Speaker Reed.

II think there are two causes for the great tri-
u.nph of Mr.. Reed" said General B. F. Butler.
First, the great courage, frmness ana ability
he displayed as speaker shows him to be man
of affairs whom no district can afford to lose in
congress. and this . most triumphant declara-
ton Of well done, good and faithful servant
second, the universal claim of the Democratic
press that by him and by him alone was a tariff
bill for the interests OF the country made posi-
BILE. For that bill the people of Maine are
grateful to him as the protector OF American in
dustries The popularity OF the protective
measures OF the tariff accounts for the vote OF
the rest OF the state"
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N. +. Butts. the popular Democratic
leader of the First Ward, is to be congratu-
lated upon his narrow escape from serving
q term in the penitentiary. He is now at
liberty to fight the battles of Democracy
shoulder to shoulder with Junius Roches-
ter, James Hamilton Lewis. J. 7. Ronald
and other Democrats from south of Mason
and Dixon's line
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First, the Democratic papers condemned
Mayor White because gambling was not
suppressed. Now that the Chief of Police
has succeeded in crushing it out entirely,
they condemn him the more. The fact
probably is that the Democrats never
wanted gambling stopped, and are disap-
pointed because Mayor White had the
courage Of his convictions, and insisted
upon radical steps being taken to suppress
q growing evil.
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Insinuation and innuendo are the most
cowardly forms Of personal attack. Love
of fair play is inherent IN the American
people, and Mayor White will lose nothing
in popular support BY the guerriila-like
warfare that is being waged against him.
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SEPTEMBER.

But when the fiery days were done.
Ana autumn brough his purple haze.
Then. kinallug in TIE slantei SUI.
The hillsides cleaned with golden m.;,s
See how the softening mothers breast
Warns to her children's pafient wiles-
Her lips by loving labor pressed,
Break IN thousand dimpiing smiles
From where the olushing bud OF pine
Dawns with its first surorAl hue
liz shines the rouaded harvest moon,
And velvet dahiias drink Ia, dew.
--0lfrev Wendel! Horz.s
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1f6ll political conventions were ~ har-
rIoni1us and II I'll did their work -
rsonpsly and - well q that which met ct
XSoon,e yoUterdsy, there would b less
s ruu6o iof taIk about the injustices and the
n6fnooritioo Of politics. The proceedings
$50 deoofous and wholly free from acri-
10y Of any sort. and the final results
80 attsined BY unanimous voice. Nor
~ ~ harmony Of IN unwholesonae
HID. r. was not the machine-made
eua1lty, but the simple concurrence of .
unitoa md hopeful party in policy OF
fostice end Of wisdom.
IL logic Of the situation demanded the
1iornination Of Mr.. Wilson. He has dur
- ~ heief service demonstrated his ca
f6cl(Y md industry. He has looked after
~ uaany interests Of thisnew state with
z1oput3oo which few men give even to their
3 IN private afairs. As the sole represen-
lStjVp q ! great state. Of state just en-
11ns into tho Union and adjusting itself
- ~ new relations and duties, Mr.. Wilson
~ ben sorely burdened. But he has
not shirked nor faitered, and
Enough often worked beyond his
uissueth. hs has stayed manfully
% his post Of duty. No man
eould have done bettsr-fsw could have
done - well. Bv 20 close and shrewd an
/ 5okoeryer q General Garrison Mr.. Wilson
~ besn called the ''nlost industrious man
Is the 61st congress"
Not only In his attention to the immedi-
- demands Of his state has Mr.. Wilson
IN high consideration. In the general
Wogk Of national legislation he took .
modeet part. - becomes new member;
III on every question his vote has been on
~ siGht side. On the silver question, on
{ ~ Federal election bill, on the tariff pro-
posltfons and I'll other questions his vote
Aas ben right. In his honorable record
q oongressman there is no break. No
apologies must b made for him.
But = u not alone the efficiency Of his
ooEvies which commends Mr.. Wilson to
( ~ favor Of his party and Of the state. The
conditions Of his first election gave him
cnly partial term, and good faith and
luSfics demand for him 1T least the chances
which : full term will afford. This fact was
fnIiy recognized BY the convention, and 1t
ontessd In large part into the cordial
fnyor and hearty good win with which the
ncmination Was bestowed.
The declaration of principles put forth
~ tho CONVENTION IL comprehensive and
makes : platform upon which every true
Republican and every sincere well-wisher
of this state may stand with pride and con-
6dsncs. It approves the administration
II President Harrison and Governor
Ferry; 1t approves the modified
tariff measure; it approves the
ynles which nullify minority obstructive
tactics and prevent the transaction of pub.
10 business; It fayors Mr.. Blaine's reci.
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The fact that Portland's clearinghouse
exchanges for last week showed less than
per cent increase over the corresponding
week of last year, while Seattle's increase
was nearly "A per cent, confirms the CEN
sus report that Oregon is at a standstill.
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Before the nomination OF John Collins
as the Democratic candidate for mayor
Junius Rochester denounced him as no
true Democrat II the Democratic plat
form is correct enunciation of Democratic
principles Judge Rochester was undoubted-
ly right. But then consistency never was .
strong point with the Democratic party.
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John Collins voted against incorporating
the eight-hour law in the charter before he
was a candidate for mayor. He then
voiced his true sentiment, and the laboring
people know 1t.
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crease and multiply 2 and there Is no au-
thority anywhere to restrain or remon-
straie. The Alias questions are ''incom-
petent, irrelevant and immateriai." They
are absurd Tney are ruled out.
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The boom at Galveston CONT ues, the iucreaS 9
for the week being 1856 per cent; Grand Rap
ids, on the other hand, shows . decrease of 184
per cent Portland shows an increase OF one
fiftieth Of / per cent
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fnnman RESERVATIONS made Tor ali points Rs,t
VIA TIE Northern Pacific railroad, the vss,ihula.i
SLEEPER aud dinins-car line. A. Ch.Iberr CIV
ticket agent 40 second street. Boston hlass ~!
1onkin, depot ticket AGENT sel.ila
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Clearances, Week Ending Sept. 20.

ST. Paul Pi0neerPress.
The following table. compiled fom dispatches
from the clearing houses of the cities named.
shows the gross Exchanges for last week, with
the relative per cent of increase and decrease,
as against similar amounts for the correspond
ing week in 1889:
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True Philanthropy.

New 1ork sun.
"She is great philanthropist
''She? She never helped fellow creature
in her life."
"Possibly-but she loves the men,"
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A Great Head Sure to Win.

Somebodysdown near Colfax has raised cab
bage that 10 three feet In circumference and is
going TO send it to the exposition. By all means
bring it to Spokane. II will get elected to the
council next spring.
Pioneer press., 1890-09-06
The BEST PlANOS and ORGANS
In TIE WORLD

are manufactured and sold for the least none;
by