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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-18
PLUCK AND PROGRESS.

The name OF Chicago universally accep-
ted as the synonym of pluck and prog
fess, and - . result of the striking SINH
larity in the characteristics of their people
+ il becoming common, and will constantly
become more so, to couple the names OF
Chicago and Seattle as examples of the eff
fects Of these qualities. The career of
Chicago was Is rapid and substantial
~ has been that of Seattle up to the
point which this city has now reached, but
IN the quality Of their leading citizens, in
the nature Of their advantages, in the rela-
tion OF their great fires to their progress,
and In many other respects the parallel
hiss been wonderful
10 great extent the extraordinary adj
sancss Of the Lake City toward metropol-
itan sninsncs has until recently attracted
bntlimited attention. But within the past
PEAR . succession Of events have conspired
70 make her An object Of amazed interest
70 al the world. First came the selection
Of that city - the site for the great Colnm-
bian Exposition. At the outset it was
taken - matter Of course that this plum
would fall to New York as . matter Of
Aulvins right" Excess OF population,
commercial rank, location on the seaboard
and prsponderant representation in the
congress which was to make the selection,
I'll pointed In this direction.
But when the hour for the decisive trial
came, by . pronounced majority in the
national congress Chicago walked OF an
easy winner. And all the world perceived
that the victory was legitimately won by
consummats generalship, dash. skill and
unity of purpose.
Then came the first revelation of the GEN.
sus, that Chicago had passed Philadelphia
and with over million of pop
nlation had taken second place among the
tities OF the Union. And now comes the
intelligence that Illinois. thanks chiefly to
The marvellous growth of Chicago. has
gloriously closed thirty years. struggle by
passing Ohio and assuming the position of
third in the list of states in point of popu-
lation. From 3077, S71 in 1880, Illinois has
advanced to 1901. 2s5 by the present GEN.
sus, while Ohio with 3.i9S.062 in 1880 has
increased to but little If any more than
e,600. 900, thus converting q majority of
40, 900 in 1850 into minority of SOC, 600 in
1890.
All Of these achievements are distinctly
and Enthusiastically due to the high quality
and dauntless energy of Chicago's business
classes. Those qualities have made that
city in its progress defy all presidents, esti-
mates and calculations. Those same quail
ities-the true Western spirit OF enterprise
and courage-exist in equal Or magnified
degree in Seattle. whose assured future
advancement equally with that of Chicago
challenges an overestimate. The chief city
Of the Sound congratulates and halls her
exemplar Of the lake. Now for 1901
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suppres.ing the Cigarette Evil.

At q recent meeting of the New York board of
aldermen the following resolution was adopted
WHEREAS. The SIN king OF cigarettes upon
the cars, upon the streets and avenues, and in
various places of public resort by boys, many Of
them Of tender years, has become an intolerable
nuisance; and
WHEREAS. Many OF our most eminent med.
ical men have inveighed against the evil effect
of cigarette smoking, declaring that the habit
ual use Of tobacco In this form is undermining
the constitutions of thousands of boys in this
city and elsewhere, aud
WHEREAS, The legislature of the state, in its
wisdom, has passed the following law: mo
child virtually or apparently under l6 years of
age should smoke or ia any way use a cigar or
tobacco in any form, whether in any public
street, place or resort" and
WHEREAS Violation of this statute is made q
misdemeanor punishable by q fine of not more
thon SO nor less than 81: and,
WHEREAS. The said law goes into effect Sep
TENDER !, 1890; therefore,
Resolved, That copy OF this preamble and
resolution be transmitted by the clerk of the
board to the commissioners of police, with a re-
quest that instructions be given the police force
to enforce the law by arr sting any minors using
cigarettes or tobacco in any form upon the pub
lie streets or avenues. or in any public place.
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A STARTLING EVENT.

In its issue of the 18th instant the Medi-
cal Lake Ledger announces that it has
''sntered the political arena" and very
property responds to the public interest
that this announcement must inevitably
create. by defining its position. Some anxi-
ETY. In both parties viii be alisyed by the
assurance that the Ledger lis not partisan
paper" 1t has "but one view in mind. 1"
That view is to advocate "all that tends to
advance the interests, socially. morally and
financially of our young and growing state
end her people" at win advocate the
election Of men, not parties"
The Lsdguwill have no trouble in getting
thsss planks into the platforms of both
parties, and It is pretty certain that both
PARTIES will nominate linen" for all the Of
0cea So that, then. the mad plunge of the
Ledoev into .the political arena" will still
leave the public in condition of strained
anxiety 30 far a. the above inform alton in
forms ss TO that papers purpose. Tue indef-
initsness Of the definition is such as to leave
the public in . condition OF maddening
uncertainty.
But happy relief for this nervous ten
sion Is In . roundabout way furnished
In . long editorial On THE Nomination for
Congress, /" in which references is made to q
petition that requested Judge George Turner
% compete With Mr.. Wilson for the seat now
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occupied by the latter. And the Ledger.
from the place In the arena into which 1t
has jumped. innocentiy informs the public
that Judge Turner was attending court at
Eliensburgh. and had no thought lhow
does the Ledger know that y Of being cam
didate for Congress, but believing it an
honor no man might lightly turn from, !"
why, the judge did not lightly turn from
IL And of him." says the Ledger. sit
may be said that he is candidate of whom
any party may be proud"
Taking the two articles together. it is
clear that the Ledger has entered the politi-
cal arena as non-partisan with but the
one view in mind of advocating the cleo
ton of Judge Turner, not as party. but
as . man, to advance certain interests
socially. morally and financially. This Is
. condition OF affairs OF which Judge
Turner or any other arena may be proud.
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THE QUESTION.

When the orator gets up to speak
He starts out with an opening Shrek,
''The question naturally arises"
Well. orator, as surmise,
These questions fr.quently arise
And stand up waiting for replies
TIE question naturally arises.
1t comes in hours of grief or mirth,
At the gate of d. ath or the ga es of birth:
The question naturally arises
The question 'Whe efore? v hi her? Why?
The unanswering attn, the silent sky,
Stand dumb, vouchsafing 10 ply;
The question naturally arises.
Fate crooks its questioning finger joint
A huge terrogat on point
The question naturally arises.
It's motions ON the curious child,
The maid with trusting heart and mild,
The youth with passions hot and wild
The question naturally arises.
1t comes to greatest and to least,
A guest IN hidden at the feast
The question naturally arisea
"What IN ans it alp" the spectre saith
This ftful, momontary breath
Choked in the ICY grip OF death ?'-
The question naturally arises.
We hear il on that awful shore,
1t mingles wi its aulien roar;
The question naturally arises.
"What lies" 1t asks, '.bey ond the mist
Those troubled waters twilight kissed.
The sunset clouds of amethyst?''
The question naturally ar ses.
IS W. Foss
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A CARD FROM MRS. DAVIS.

AUGUST 16, 1890.
To THE EDITORIALS the coroner has concluded
his investigation OF William Sullivan's death,
wish TO state that it proved how cruelty false
was the information which the police gave to
reporters on Saturday last concerning me. do
not blame the reporters, but l do blame the
police for making such malicious statements
The entire truth about the matter is this: Ny
brother James and mys II decided to hide the
fact of Willie's death from my mother. who is
aged and feeble. At one time in her life she
was insane, and we, her children, who under
stood Der better than Others, knew she was
mentally united TO bear the shock. We there
fore endeavored to bury him quietly, and l
engaged Q cabinet maker to MAKE the coffin,
bur 1t was no two and half affair, as the pc ice
said Meanwhile my brothers body lay in va
cant house where we were TO prepare him for in
terment The ice happened to hear about the
matter and they raised a big hHbbub. After
being summoned to police headquarters they
tried hard to convince me that 1
had murdered my own brother, and
endeavored t. overwhelm me with sense of
their high-rnfshtiDess. All they did convince
me however, was the fact OF their sublime
idiocy. While being questioned and cross
questioned, desired them TO telegraph imme-
diately to DR.. Hill. a well-known physician of
Fairhaven. who was with the boy when he was
dying. and with him after he was dead. and
who could testify that he died from natural
causes. / told them also to telegraph TO the
marshal OF Fairhaven, who gave his official per-
NIT for the body TO be removed to Eastern Ore
gon. The police though. would not do this but
preferred Instead, 10 create big excitement
and annoy me in my grief. They really
seemed chagrined, disappointed because
was not criminal and would undoubtedly
have been much better pleased had turned out
to be murderer. Were these men as success
ful in tracing up genuine crime as they are
oficious In manufacturing imaginary guilt it
would rebound more to their credit. The police
reyenged my plan-spoken contempt for them
by telling the reporters was crazy. Well / can
say from personal experience am satisfied
that the intelligence Of the average Seattle POI
liceman is about equal TO the intelligence of the
average Seattle mule.
MRS. DANIEL DAvIEa
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THE STATE PRESS.

Adams County Tins: War has been declared
In Spokane couaty. The bone OF contention is
the candidate for congress The present incnm-
bent, John L. Wilson, desires to return to con-
gress and his friends claim It would re breach
OF political etiquetts to allow anyone TO sue
coed him, after be has fairly become acquainted
with the members OF both houses and placed the
state of Washington on her feet, SO 10 speak,
laid his fatherly hand upon her tow.white head.
gave his blessing, trained her little feet In the
path she should follow. to give this plum Of an
Office to any one but John.
The Kent Advertiser is dead. It is succeeded
by the White Riuer Journal. owned By w. w.
Corbett The following tells the tale: 1.-The re-
firing editor had nearly enough matter in type
for the edition of August z, but as 1t was of q
character better adapted to winter months than
to these somewhat torrid days the type was dis
tributed to be reset Tor this issue. To speak
more plainly, Brother Ward Ries' had pre-
pared q somewhat general roast which,
though cleverly done, was seasoned trihe too
highly for the general TASTE
Goldendale Courier: The time draweth near
when the voice OF the politician will soon be
heard And it behocves the grangers Of Klicki-
tat county to beware of these oily-ton gued indi-
viduals. The time has arrived aud 1t is ncces-
sary that the political situation OF Klickitat
county be revolutionized and purifed: 1t is
necessary that the grangers and farmers of this
country see that honest and trustworthy men
take the reins Of government this fall.
The Ellensburg Localizer is responsible for the
following: There is q good deal of talk about
the rapid growth of different towns and cities in
the Northwest. The greatest increase OF popu-
laiion that has come under our observation Is
that OF orondo, which less than two years ago
contained three Inhabitants. In little less
than one year the ,pulation had reached six
teen persons. If there is any town can beat
that we have failed to notice it.
Spokane Globe: Republicans who believe in
Republican principles must prepare to meet q
win not be doubtful if Republic ans show one
half the interest in party success their oppon-
epts manifest The first step toward winning
the victory is to secure the registration Of every
Republican voter. 1t Is q simple matter, but
all-important See that it is not neglected.
Medical Lake Ledger: Mr.. Wilson has thought
to crush where he might have conciliated, and
his wou.d-be friends think that all of 6pokane's
ambitions ought to be subordinated o his This
is poor bond of fellowship and political union.
Blaine Journal: Considerable complaint
comes from near the international line of the
stealing which has been carried on In that re-
gion to considerable extent OF late.
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SENATORIAL ABsENrEEIsM.

According to the New York Tribune the
practice OF absenteeism has been carried to
an Unprecedented extreme during the pres
With measures pending which involve the
honor and good faith of the Republican
party and perhaps its future success. six
teen Republican Senators are named who
have been more frequently absent than
present when test votes have been taken
on such measures, and several have been
absent at roIl-call at every such vote.
Repeatedly of late business in the Senate
has been stopped for want of quorum,
and Republican Senators by lavish system
of pairing have enabled the Democratic
minority to prevent a quorum and block
legislation obnoxious to them by having
sufficient OF their number absent them
selves. Chandler, Farwell. Pettigrew,
Stanford. stockbridge, Washburn and
Wolcott are reported as having been absent
at every roll.cali since the tariff bill was
taken up. A number of others are named
who have missed from eighteen to thirty
three out OF the thirty-nine calls of the roll
on that measure.
Clearly, this is not what those senator's
we're elected and are paid for With such
measures as the tariff and the elections bill
pending if they cannot find time to be
present and participate in roIl-calls on test
questions--to say nothing of exerting an
influence to press those measures to pas
sage in acceptable shape-it were far better
that they pack their grip.sacks, resign, and
make room for others who cannot only be
present and vote. but who will take an
active interest in all bills that affect vital
party issues or great public interests.
1t is offered as an apology by several of
these Senators that through an excess of
courtesy" they are paired with Democrats
who are absent on political missions, or
who on enc or another frivolous pretext
seek this means for breaking a quorum.
When the Republican party in its national
convention. and Republican speakers on
the stump, and Republican news
papers editorially pledged the party
to wise adjustment of the
tariff. and ample provision for plenty of
elections, the people did not understand
that the ful6llment of these pledges was
dependent on the "courtesies" which DEM
ocratic Senators, whether with pure or with
sinister motives, might ask at the hands of
their Republican colleagues.
Republicans will expect their representa-
tives in the Senate to call halt in this
connection. They will expect that all but
necessary pairs-urgently necessary or un-
avoidable-shall be Immediately Cancelled.
and that there shall be prompt settling
down to business. Congress has been in
session amost nine months, and with
proper attention to business--the same
earnestness. activity and energy that are
customary in private business-alI of the
essential business should have been
transacted in five months. allowing aSund-
ant time for collaboration"
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Mayor Filter Coming to Washington.
nafroit Eroa prass

Mayor C. II. Fit er, of Philadelphia, Repub-
lican politician of wide influence in Pennsyl
vania politics and perhaps. with the exception
of Pos, mast r-General wauamaker, the wealth.
lest citizen OF Philadelphia, spent yesterday as
a guest at the Russell House. In the afternoon
Mayor Filter called upon General Alger, and was
taken by the general to Crosse Pointe on NJ s.
Smiths yacnt, Staying until evening. He left
Detroit al 10 o'clocs last night for Mackinaw.
where he will stop week or ten days, going
from there TO the new state of Washington.
where he has large interests. After few DAYS
soiouru in Washington the mayor will continue
his Journey 10 Vancouver. British Columbia.
aud Alaska, returning TO Phi adephia in the
fall He was accompanied by Mrs. Fitler, a
niece, and two lady acquaintance.
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Mr.. Wanamaker's Library.
pitt. hrru1 ns..e1A

/ am told that Mr.. Wanamaker's list of
the classics includes gloriously bound
copies of the "Decameron" OF Bocacio; the
works OF Radicals; complete edition of
Balzac, Fielding's masterpiece, "Iom
JONES'" Byron's Don juan" bound
copy OF the origina. prints OF Hogarth s
"Rake's Progress" with unexpurgat. d
copies OF Shakespeare and the Hebrew
Scriptures nesting beside Baxter's Saints
Res" the Lives of the Martyrs and
Watts Hymns ana Sacred Songs
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CONDENSATION.
Chicago Trihnne

az m sorry for you, Walty," the kind
hearted surgeon said, but the thumb will
have 10 come Oft"
MY hand won't be of much account,
will it. doctor?" injured Watly, tearfully.
You will have your four fingers left,
but you will not be able to grasp any thing
firmly"
II can't help papa pull plantains out of
the front yard nor weed the garden for
mamma, either. Can II"
II am afraid nor, my boy.'
"Whoopee! Cut her off, doc!n
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MIDSUMMER

}. X. Basye has undoubtedly the largest and
most complete stock OF jewelry anu siiverwa are
10 select from IN the city. This midsummer
clearance sale has met with Remarkable sue
Cess; so much so that he has decided 10 con-
tnue II the remainder Of TINS month AZ his
street, near Columbia
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The San Francisco Post has just swoke 10 a
fact that has been patent for long time. and
gives its expression as follows: mo good Is
done TO the cause OF telf-goye nment by persist
ing In recognizing these soaih American states
as republics. They may after long years develop
into republics At the present time they are
oligsrchies. aud the details OF their system OF
administering public affairs are imperial rather
than popular" They are well enough disposed
toward freedom and republication, but do not
know how 10 achieve their purpose. They need
an infusion of Yankee blood and methods. and
TO that reciprocity win pave the way. We will
trade with them, build railroads for them-and
teach them how TO be seif-governing
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Clarkson the Right Man.


With General CiaTkson as a director of the
coming hot congressional campaign, Repuh-
leans would carry wholesale del. az and rout
into the Democratic ranks. An aggressive cam
paign is what We want and J. S. Clarkson ia
inst the man 70 help direct it
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They never allow themselves to be hurried. To
them ina ture has been so lavish in her
many bounties that they are able to live in
comfort or minimum OF labor, and they are
quite content to take advantage of their oppor-
tunities in this respect. Their rule is to take
maximum OF rest after minimum OF labor A
good illustration OF the difference between that
people and ours was afforded In connection
with their last election. In the United States
many people sit up the whole night after q
presidential election so as to learn the result as
speedily as possible. But il is only within the
past week that the Peruvians have been notified
of the outcome Of their presidential election
held last April
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Now! THE -4AlrLE & NORTHERN
RAILROAD Is now running trains between
Anseortes and SEDRO.
The GREAT OkTHERN RAILROAD
fs in actual operation from Fairhaven to Sedr !.
The SEA TIE, LAKE, SHORE q East
EkN IL building passenger d-pots and freight
houses at sedro, and laying track from Sedro
north.
Tn GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD
is building up the famous skagit val ev from
SEDRO, and 1t los T. very much though
they were going to make the sEDRo d
SPOKANE FALLS line their main line TO
the coast. Look on any map and you will no.
tice that the present end of the Grea- North
ern railroad In MONTANA and SPOKANE
FALLS and SEDRO are on about the same
paraliel of altitude.
TIE sEORO LAND & IMPROVE
MENr CO. has just been 70 med, with pa d.
up capital of $1ot 200 composed of leading
capitalists in Seattle and New York.
Do you appreciate whist eli these railroads,
mills and the nature resources around Sc
dro, backed by capita, can do?
Lots in The first plat of 6EDRO ct 6rst
prices for Sort time.
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The county commissioners of Adams county
have consolidated the offices Of auditor and
clerk in that county. As a result. after January
LIST, 1891, as the census gives Adams county 2,os9
OF population, which places 1t in the ,wenty-
seventh class under the law regulating Official
salaries, the incumbent of the consolidated Of
nee win receive s1.Ioo yesr-s7oo as clerk and
$400 as auditor
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Since the Farmers Alliance in Alabama have
declared in their platform against the nomina-
ton OF lawyers for Office, Senator Morgan has
applied to the courts for annulment OF his Ii
cense and has sent in his application for ad.
mission into the Alliance. He does not propose
IA Sfav dawo
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THE GREAT NORTpFpN,o ,1,I

Are beng invested in terminal interests and
improvements al Fairhayen wniIe IL sracious.y
receives a. gifts what Il needs at other wouli- be
terminals Toe unbiased terminal hunter viii
not overlook these facts
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A Great Agency for Good.

Euuouss NnrODlcie.
Seattle can now boast OF having two OF the
grandest dsilies west OF the Mississippi river
her other daily being the Posr.INTELLiGEscER
which latter. without doubt. has done more
good both for Seattle and the Sound country
than any ether agency.
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There was largely attended Republican
State Convention in Nebraska q short time ago.
which, in language that was incapable of mis-.
construction. endorsed the Mckinley bill ana
called upon the Senate for its prompt passage.
Bat now comes the Omaha Bee and declares
that If the convention had truly voiced Repub.
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MOVED

:, we are ready 10 receive YOU In our new store.
Harrisburg building, Second aud Cnerry streets
new s250,10o stock to select from. Chester
c.eary.
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Whales en- Route to seattle,

Two Young whales were seen of Des Moines
point Saturday evening by passengers on the
steamer State of Washington, en- route from
Tacoma 10 Seattle They were about twenty
five feet in length.