The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-08

q. they are compelled q bay u cfoex 70 1--WE.
the washfnrroc farmer drives spanking team
OF horses into town. jumps lightly from h's
wagon and purchases ~ the store. not only Al
tire good focc and elothing he wants. but IN
aul<es in many Injuries altogether unknown 20
the farme- Of any ether ssAfe. Iocap the Climax
he pays cash for everything be buys BIS place
IL his own. uneneumhsrsd by mortgages ana
Instead Of being bowed down VITA premature
Old age. with one feet in the grave and the osnef
on the brink. he 10 living life of peace. plenty
aad happiness Ia the bcsf country in the world
Spokane srokrx-sra: Tacoma claims only -
eoc population. wkiis Seattle ass counted over
$500 IN seven days and expects TO keep Up thu
count for seven days more and 20 rssch . total
Of <.n0 Yet Tacoma has nearly i.ooo more
voters than i'm sister city down the sound
good counter Is wonderfully useful man 10
have around In q census year. superintendent
Hin should see that the Eastern metropolis Is as
well equ ppet IN this respect ~ the sound
rivals seem 20 BE-
Port Townsend CsH. The s,unbers Of cisirens
who live On the hill are frequently disturbed by
the ineessans yeiping of their Eeighhor's dogs
which d extremely annoying Owners shouid
easdeasor to teach the canine species 10 observe
the quiet of the night when all is hush and stu
or relegafe them 70 the deep, DARK. dismal
woods. where they could pour forth requiem
20 the majestic and stately TT. AWAY with the
yelping cur, the peaceful citizen viii have no
more OF him
The Roy Reg takes very sensible view OF an
aiiuring prospect: There 10 some talk OF get
ting up 8 petition TO make the editor OF this
paper postmaster. We are here TO look after The
Interests OF the public hnf we most respectfully
insist that our name be mentioned no further
in that connection As we woaldn's begin to take
the eursing q postmaster gets tor the salary as
tached. Please excuse US. gentlemen"
The Cowisfz Bat,stsa is busy booming KalaIns.
and part OF it, policy is to create the impression
abroad that investors win fnd that place virgin
soil where the boom is unknown Il IS psoh-
ably with the intention 90 convey the idea OF
the .'greenness OF It's Inhabitants. that II tells
the story OF one who went to Portland lately,
dropped nickel in the slot Of 4 mail box, and
then kicked because IL did not register his
weight
Governor Ferry writes to the Rockford Eater
prise complimentiuz il upon an editorial on the
tide lands He adds: II shall endeavor TO ap-
point honest. conscientious gentlemen as COM
missioners and as appraisers. II they faithfully
perform their duty land IL % to be presumed
they wflD then the state will realize the full
cash value OF the tide lands Can any oneiastiy
ask more than this
No explanation Is Offered by the orting Oracle
TO he general public OF the meaning Of the fol-
lowing, but 1t Is very significant: AN excel
lent set OF tswn officers can be elected without
any dificalty, trouble or fight Likewise q
nasty conflict can be rrecipisated IL the town
crank is permitted TO annoy the people by his
obtrusiye presence and offensive tongue. His
opportunities are ,hoss Of an ass"
The Allyn Tines is entitled to record with pride
that In Its town the era OF mere utility is past
and the day is dawuing when luxury shall fol-
low in the wake of thrift Mr.. George Eber-
hart is having his new house painted. outside
and inside. He win enjoy the distinction Of be-
ing the builder and owner of the first painted
building in town."
The nwaco Aduaacs 10 entitled to the prize. Il
has invented a new method OF announcing an
oft-repeated fact: "Nick Kofoed told us to be
sure and put in an add for q No watch dog.
Aud why? To keep the blamed boys away.
That new daughter which come to his house he
10 going 10 keep. Mother and daughter doing
we'll"
Ellensburg Locaiiser: DR.. Blaiock OF walla
walla, rronounces the st. am pillow a success.
The plow and nxtsres complete cost sAooa The
doctor estimates that he can piow his 5.oOo-acre
farm with this machine at . cost not to exceed
81 per acre. As the ordinary method costs 81,
he saves the price of the machine the first year
Garfield Enterprise: The latest organization
in Garfield is known as the Ancient Order OF
Neversweata Their purpose Is concentration TO
prevent iniringements of the workingmans
rights and TO promote the science OF whit
Ting They have adopted ~ . motto the well
known Greek proverb, Halo chah-co glease'.
Kiiensburg Localtser: olympians are striving
20 get the new land Office. which Is about to be
established on the Bound Olympia once had
land Office, but II was too far from the center OF
business in the district TO hold IT, So II is with
the capital. 1t win have lively tussle for IL
when the next vote is taken.
The snohomish Eye thus satirixes in local
contemporary: ''ro LET-A sub-contrscs for
running the affairs OF this world In general and
this municipal corporation IN particular. For
terms apply 10 the Swa or Ferg' Reasons for
sub-letting: Have bit OF more than they can
masscase.''
The walia walla Union says; THE Portland
Oregosian has adopted the Chicago Tribsns
spring style of tariff agitation. Ills cut Low in
front and has = trusty rore In the rear, which
win enable 1t 70 get task into the party traces
by the time the November election rolls
around"
Board of Trade there has decided 20 employ .
man in Seattle 70 keep Walla walia Office 10
distribute literature. and talk mp this section TO
those who. having come there were dissatisfied
with that place"
The Kent Advertiser Is stiii in the ring. as
lively as ever. It claims l. 200 population for
Kent, sufficient 10 well maintain so good A
paper It Is to BE- hoped the people win not
allow themselves 10 be classad with wlliapa
wsseryille IaafgTcst: Now Is the season
when the vegetable gardens get over amongst
the neighbor's chickens and folks who had
formerly been friends glare at each other across
the backyard fences.
The Hksap eoaatp Pioneer says town lots in
sidney are now legal tender" They are 80
Plentiful that the eisizess trade them Around.
swap OF few for steak and 1ad them handy
for making change
Asonn Sensfasi: Yakima is proud OF her big
brewery soon 10 be. That is right. IL viii he