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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

They mAnass 70 hsvs considersbls fun one
way OF another in IT, rsnnsssss legislature. A
Tsnneasse pspss, reporting the passage Of an
important hsli, ssys: There was great enthus-
iasm. soma disorder. and somebody lied =
sleeps he'll 10 Mr.. Collins. Of Carter county.
and be ala not know where IL was until he had
attracted the attention Of the HousA Visitors
then aIcd out and tho House resumed IT, Usual
appearance"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

One Of those Democratic ''sfssesmen" who
speed several hours day In the grogshops was
profaneiy eloquent Yesterday In dcnoancing the
arrest on g. PAtsick'a day Of 'old and tiled Dem.
ocrstA" IL was pretty rough. that's fact; but
there are stii more dreadful possibilities In the
future. They may become tried and convicted
hfuafrfata
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

A government contractor y building IN
air-sh.r. Ii h intended fer ths uss Of high
naval ossiesAis when Inspecting vasships.
~ Il II less likely TO cons into collision
with them o. run aground on mud-bank.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Edward BsiIAmy must look hack with
rsxrst upon bis own want .. foresight By
his contract with his puidishers be only
made $1,000 while they made $4,000 ~
the sale Of his book.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

e Louis Giohf Democrat
The bourbon legislature Of Ohio ia doing noble
work Tor the Republicans In destroying all
chances at bourbon saccess again In that state
within the next doxen years
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

In m inteTyisw = memier said recently
that the United States senate Was more
Hike club than anything else. Probably
Senator Blair thought 40 too. when il
struck bis bill
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31
500 TO $3.50 PER LOT.
ONE.THIRD Cash, BALANCE IN AND MONTHS.

We
addition Of
different
highly
advance found The addition
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Tomorrow 20 mach Of the esntier 81 -
lives in Kansas will have the privilege Of
voting at municipal elections Good chance
for the handsome men.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31
A Novelty fer Tourists.

Alaska Is tempting Tourists In Boston toward
summer plans for the far Northwest The idea
Of Standing on Uncle SANS most western Inland
and looking across to siberian soil has . smack
OF novelty for psopls tirei Of going to Europe or
frS Maine
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31
A Tee ssr Bialr'. speech.

Mr. Rlat.s speech ought 70 b RATED through
the flooded districts Of tbs Ohio ard Missisippi
vaiieya II 10 dry enough 10 ahsosb ali super
nuous moisture and long enough 70 reach from
wheeling 10 New Orleans
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Somebody wants to start DICKENS
monument IN New YORK. They are good
Ct starting" monuments there.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Fftfsbuf9 Ilispotch-
The disclosures Of the New Yosk sherin az once
show that tho present 10 good time for some Of
The New YORK Democratic papers 10 raise their
old political slogan sboaf turning the rascAis
oot
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

In Q prehistoric csmesery. lately uncovered
near Montpelier. in the south Of France. among
other things found and reported 70 the Paris
Academy we're two skulls, evidently belonging TO
the Aryan roe. and soma human bones that.
judged from their proportions. must have be-
ionesd b . man len iess Il leass In height
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Tske TIE Narxh<rn fscstr rns2rs~S vsxsss,s.s
ssx~ssr Aad 6satn<saf rc1i<. s<ss al resrsfs go
a Saaafxrx. sxss uesrt Af~ns - k<eund s<rs,s
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Tas vsFy tsss s4rsssns iu s<assss ass s.s- ss,s
gk2<a A1d bscoSA s<Tss<A
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

IL IL claimed that the oaiy complete depart
snent with laboratory In this cosntr5. devoted
exclusively 70 neurology. b that ss Clark Uni
versity. Worcester. Mass. IN Institution which.
although only . year cid, 10 already taking
rank with the best colleges Of the country.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Some one who hes kept count says that ssna-
Tor nissr'a speech on his educational bin con-
taias z7s.ara words
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Twenty -fonr lots at Se5 each: small house and
orchard. electric line now building near them;
eight minutoa' walk from three churches % BAL
lard; snap. Call early on Daniel Jones 4 Co,
Butler block. or III. 8 Turner, ga Second street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

Il supposed 10 b rs years old Although abe
II very feeble. her memory 10 good. and aha
gives clear and consistent history Of her lifa
She IL great smoker.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31
MAR THE NEW RAILRoAp,

The Chehaiis Essges Ii agitating for . volun.
tear Are dcparsmeus
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

The spokane Globe denies that u h 70 consoli-
date with The csronscls. and gives - reason
that since IL started IL has met with hastssing
success.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-03-31

The Fairhavsn Herald says that the idea that
. presidential candidate must come from some
doubtful state h - political fsllAcy." 30 long
- there d no "baming question before the
people. conventions are likely 10 b governed By
party expediency.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14
THE WILDCAT WAS GAME.
A Desperate Fight Which Farmer and
His Dog Won.

A Desperate Fight Which Farmer and
His Dog Won.
Chauncey Snyder, who lives on a road
leading to the Overlook mountain, in New
York, for some time has missed a sheep
from his flock. After the recent fall of
snow he saw the tracks of large wildcat in
one of his fields. That night. accompanied
by his big bulldog and armed with gun,
Snyder lay IN wait for the sheep killer.
Near midnight the wildcat made it's appear
ance. In an instant dog and
wildcat were engaged in conflict
The cat was big one with claws
as sharp as needles, and when Snyder
neared the combatants the snow was red
with their blood. The wildcat had the ad-
vantage Of the dog, and Snyder raised his
gun and brought it down with full force
upon the skull of the cat. The animal
reeled and appeared dazed for moment.
Then 1t spranR upon Snyder's shoulder and
drove it's claws deep into his flesh.
The dog was in time and grappled with
the cat, and there was rough and tumble
fight. Snyder rained blow after blow upon
the cats head with his gun barrel until the
animal was killed. Both Snyder and his
bulldog paid dearly for their victory. The
former had a deep wound in his shoulder,
while the dog was wounded in dozen
places. The wildcat weighed thlrty-four
pounds. and was the largest of its kind ever
killed in the Catskills.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14

not instructed, pursued or assisted in the
pursuit of athletic exercises as q means of
livelihood, or for gain o 0any emolument: or
whose membership of any athletic club of
any kind was not brought about or does not
continue because of any mutual understand
ing, express or implied, whereby his becom-
ing or continuing q member of any such
club would be of any particular benefit to
him whatever. direct or indirect, and who
shall in all and other respects conform to
tho rules and regulations iof the organiza-
tion."
In addition to this the union last March
passed special resolution declaring that
ANY iperson receiving compensation for
services performed in an athletic club, or in
any capacity in connection with athletic
games, shall be ineligible to compete, and
shall remain ineligible until his case has
been passed upon by the board Of man
ayers"
The president of the Amateur Athletic
union IL Harry Mcmillan, of the Schuylkill
navy of Philadelphia. He 10 commodore of
the Schuylkill navy ana was one of tho best
amateur oarsmen in the country. He has
not, however, rowed in race since June.
1881. He is considered one of the strongest
and most popular men in the union.
Secretary James E. Sullivan 10 business
manager and sporting editor Of ths New
York Sporting Times, in whose columns
there appears regularly an article from his
pen ON athletic matters signed "Jeas." Mr..
Sullivan. when in active practice - an ath-
lete had high reputation - walker, q
boxer and . wrestler. and has numerous
honoEs and medals 70 show e. the result Of
his proves. he avoids appearing in con-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14
PRICES WILL CLOSE THEM OUT
Brunell & Co.

the two organizations was bitter one. Last
year. however, the old association passed
out of existence, and the clubs composing
it became members of the union.
Although the coming exhibition is to be
devoted to boxing, wrestling and a little
fencing, the union exists to encourage all
descriptions of amateur sport. It had re-
cent track and field championship meeting
in Washington, and at some time during
each year furnishes amateurs in every de-
partment of sport with an opportunity to
compete in their own particular line. Here
is its list as revised to date:
Boxing, wrestling and fencing champion
ships.
Gymnastio championships.
All-around general individual athletic
championships.
Indoor track and fixed athletic champion
ships.
Outdoor track and fixed athletic cham
pionships.
Eastern states track and fixed athletic
championships.
Western states track and fixed athletic
championships.
Swimming championships.
Base ball league championship (started
May, $780,
Lacrosse league championship (started
August 2, $780,
The unions definition of an amateur is:
Zone who has not entered an open compe-
tition; or for either stake, public or adj
mission money, or entrance fee; or under a
fictitious name; or has not competed with
or against professional in any prize or
where admission fee is charged; or who has
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14
A CUSTOM REVERSED.
Formerly tho Thanksgiving Turkey "
Made Drunk-N0 50 Now.

Formerly the Thanksgiving Turkey Was
Made Drunk-Not so Now.
81 remember when was boy that one
of the great features of THANKSGIVING time
was what we called the turkey drunk,'''
said a native of western New York in the
hearing of New York Sun reporter. Folks
didn't seem to kill their THANKSGIVING tur-
key in those days until the forenoon of the
day it was to be eaten. and it was the GUS
tom to get the bird most gloriously drunk
and kill it while it WAS in that condition.
They used to say that it made the turkeys
last moments on earth happy. and made its
approaching death matter of unconcern
to the bird. More than that, it WAS be-
loved that the brandy they filled the bird
up with gave the meat favor that no bird
that died sober could ever have. I don't
know whether that was so. but do know
has the peculiarly delicious favor those
brandy soaked birds of my boyhood had.
The turkey drunk was great occasion. It
was witnessed by the whole family and all
the invited guests, il there were any. Two
hours before killing the turkey the head of
or sometimes small gourd, with brandy.
This no would take out to the poultry yard,
vhel the turkev which was to provide the
Thanksgiving dinner would be cooped M
by itself in one corner. and place it on the
GROUND in front of the turkey. Those fowls
appeared to be fond Of brandy, and the
doomed bird would Robble up the intoxicstl
ing liquor with the relish Of conirme..
old topper. Somstimss . particularly large
and fat turkey would drink the entire con-
tents Of the cup. Az soon az the bird was
through drinking it would be let out Of its
coop, and in less than three minutes il
would be staggering about the yard with az
elegant . jag on as any rounder ever en-
joyed. II tho victim was gobbIer his
efforts to maintain his dignity under the
influence Of his load were g funny g 8
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14
THE AMATEUR ATHLETES
Floeking to New York for the Cham
pionship Bouts in the Met
ropolitan.
Seeking for the Victor's Laurels In
Boxing, Wrestling and Fenc-
ing Contests.
Tho Art Puxilistic Growing in Popular
Favor-some Youngsters Handy
With Their Dukes.

Especial Correspondence of TIE INDEPENDENT.
New York, Dec. 11.-Whether the fact is
one to be deplored or not, it must be &C
knowledged by opponents as we'll as friends
of the art pugilistic that interest IN boxing
matters of all kinds has grown enormously
in this country during the past decade.
Men who some years ago knew nothing.
except in the vaguest sort OF fashion, of
prize fighting and ordinary sparring con-
tests, can tell you now all about the various
fistic champions, and rarely make an error
in describing their classes and their rec
ords. To John L. Sullivan, perhaps, and
his introduction of hitherto unheard Of
smuggling methods, much of this new inter-
est in boxing and sparring is due, but Sui
Ivan has merely grown up the central and
still most prominent figure in a group of
pugilistic giants such as probably the world
never saw in single generation before, and
all have done their share toward attracting
at first the curious attention and finally the
absorbing interest Of business and profess
sional men who in the past never wasted a
thought on the mysteries of the prize ring.
With the revived growth of professional
pugilism amateur boxing and spRrring have
kept pace and there are undoubtedly to-
day in the cities and towns more young
men than ever before who can use their
fists skillfully and scientifically. Boxing is
a not inconspicuous part of the training
course in every athletic association in the
country, even religious organizations find
ing in the gloves healthful and in no way
debasing exercise and recreation for their
young men. The fact, therefore, that anna
teur boxers and wrestlers from all sections
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14

tests now, but is nevertheless still an ath-
lete of no mean ability. He is an unfailing
authority on all matters athletic, and is q
painstaking and valuable officer.
Howard Perry, the treasurer, is a member
OF the Columbia Athletic club of Washing
eral athlete: He is So years old and q grad
vate of Wesleyan university. He has
been treasurer Of the union since
its organization. He is engaged in
Washington as an official in the
department Of justice, and is Il native of
sented in the board of officers by Vice
President F. w. Eddy, who, like the other
officers, is also q. member of the board of
managers. The second vice-president is
George b. Morrison, of the Boston Athletic
association.
The veteran authority in all matters ath-
letic and one of the founders of amateur
athletic associations, William B. Curtis, of
the New York A. c., is on the board of man
ayers of the union and is also member of
the championship committee at the coming
contest in the Metropolitan opera house.
He, with John G. Babcock and Henry E.
Burmeyer, started the New York Athletic
club in 1886. He ia the best known veteran
all-round amateur athlete in the country.
He was born in Salisbury. w., in 1886, and
while he remained an active athlete won for
himself wonderful record. Among his REQ
ords that have never been eQualled are those
of putting up two dumb-bells at one time,
of lifting heavy weights with harness, and
OF rowing three miles with turn in a four
cared boat. For sixteen years he was vir-
tually the champion hundred-yard runner,
and, after having passed the age Of 40, he
won the championship at hammer throw
ing, weight throwing and tug-of-war. He
not only retains his membership in the
New York Athletic club, the American Curl
ing club, the Farragut Boat club, and is
president of the National Amateur Skating
association and the Fresh Air club. AZ
sporting editor of Wilkes Spirit of the
Times, on whose staff he has been for many
years, he has settled thousands of disputed
points in American athletics.
Another prominent member of the board
portant standing committees is Frederick
w. Jansen, of the Staten Island Athletic
club, author of american Amateur Athlet-
ic and Aquatic History" and other books
on open Air sports, and editor Of the Ace Of
Clubs. He is devoted to the interests of the
Staten Island Athletic club and has made it
one of the strongest and most popular of
amateur organizations. He has made an
excellent record in almost every depart
ment of athletic sport, but no longer takes
part in contests. His work as an organizer
markedly effective and he never tires Of it.
George w. Carr, of the board of mana
gers, is president of the Manhattan Athletic
club. of New York. His club was the last
to leave the old National association, and is
bsrs Of Tie 0I union. It i is reea mesi
as an important accession. The North
American Turner Bund is represented
In the board of managers by
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14

circus clown. steadyinR himself by
an effort, he would throw his head
up, thrust his chest out lower
his wings till they dragged
on the ground, and then try to strut among
his hens with the domineering austerity of
his sober days. His strut invariably ended
in his falling ignominiously on his nose,
were equal to the drunken gymnastics Of
Toodles. The exhibition the intoxicated
gobbler made of himself created unmis-
taxable SURPRISE if not disgust. in his
harem. and the hens would draw apart in
groups and watch the antics of their lord
in shocked.silence. The turkey never failed
to get drunken and drunken, and at last
would totter and fall, and give up to the
influence Of the liquor. Then was the
time to kill the bird, and its head was cut
of while the turkey was in the stupor.
That custom is fortunately obsolete now. I
don't think it would be very inspiring
sight for one to witness nowadays, but in
the old times the stiffest teetotaler didn't
seem to see anything wrong in making the
Thanksgiving turkey drunk. suppose
that would come under the head Of cruelty
to animals now. At any rate it should"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14

ayers are w. F. Kurtz, of the Warren Ath-
lstio club of Wilmington, DEL; G. II.
Matthewson, Of the Berkeley Athletic club
of New York; A. s. Hartwell, of the
Pastime Athletic club of St. Louis, and
Walter A. Scott, of tho Pacific Coast Ath-
letic club of San Franclsco.
the boxing rules under which contests in
the Metropolitan Opera house are to be
conducted are those of the Athletic club of
the Sohuylkill navy. as adopted and subse-
quently revised by the board of managers
Of the union. They provide for competi-
tions with ei9ht-ounce gloves in ring not
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14

realize the fact that garments not sold by January
LIST will have be carried until another year. This
we are bound not to do if @s
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-14

less than sixteen or more than twenty-four
feet square. In the finals the first two
rounds are to be three minutes each and
tho third and closing round four minutes.
The duration of each wrestling bout is to
be six minutes, with rests of not less than
five or more than ten minutes. The fenc-
ing regulations are adopted from rules by
Adolph Ruze, of the Academy of Arms in
Paris. w. II. CURTIS, JR,
CODyriuht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-07

OPENING PosT0FFICs BoXEs.-A small
white boy aged about S years, named AL.
McCueu, few days ago went into the
counting room of Mr.. ]. II. D. Smoot and
handed Mr.. s. check made payable to that
irrn which he said he had picked up in the
street Mr. Smoot paid the boy for his
trouble and wrote to the drawer of the
check asking about the matter. a few
days later Messrs. Davis and Matthews sent
a cneok, made payable to Mr.. Smoot, to the
latter gentleman, telling him that tbeirerrand
boy, Al McCuen, had found it on the street,
and as that was the second check the boy
said be had found, Mr. s. had better look
into the matter, The postofiice authorities
were notified aud on Saturday the boy was
caught in the act of opening Mr.. Shoots
box i'll the postoflice with the key of the
box belonging to Messrs Mathews and
Davis. He was taken in charge and con.
fessed that he had found ont that the one
key opened the two boxes, and said ne had
been told to open Mr. Shoots box by COL
ored boy 1t could not be ascertained
whether or not he had gotten any other let
tiers belonging to Mr.. Smoot. Owing to his
youth nothing was done with the boy ex
cept to take the postotfice key from him and
warn him what would be his lot if he ever
repeated his tlense,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-07

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS The
Easter celebration OF Grace Church Sunday
School took p ace at the church yesterday
moruiug commencing at o'clock and was
very largely attended. The f)ral display
was very pretty and the designs formed
were Jacobs Ladder eight feet tall aad
beautiful cross. The exercises were very
interesting and the singing excellent. The
school has 50 teachers and officers, 343
scholars and The Easter offerings amounted
10 1890 %. About one hundred CT the
chi Gren received priz3s.
The Easter celebration at s.. Pauts
church in the evening was very large, the
church being literally packed with children
and their parents and friends. The chill
iren entered the edit e headed by the Chap.
Ter of Praise, each class bearing beautiful
aapner and carrying bouquets OF lovely
divers. The exercises were very interest.
log. The chancel of the church was beau
tifally banked with growing ferns and
planis. In the background was handsome
arch Of eQergreens, in the rear Of which was
p magnificent cross Of white lilies surmount-
ed by crown OF RED roses. During the
eyaninp each class presented an Offering OF
aywers which were formed into msgnih-
cent piece representing the Open Gates.
There were aso number OF beautiful me-
morie! offerings. The music, which was
excellent, was 10 charge OF Mrs F. w. b.
brey. The Sunday school consists OF 70
teachers, 264 scholars, and the Easter otisr
inc amounted 10 S23S As