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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-05
HOW IT STARTED.
A Friendly Favor to Wounded Soldiers
Originates Nationai Customs

A Friendly Favor to Wounded Soldiers
Originates National Custom.
The late Hon. ]. r. Trumbull, of Connecti-
cut, was called "the friend of the soldiers be-
cause it was through his influence that water
was furnished to uck and wounded soldiers
while travelling during the war. This practice
has further developed into the universal Ameri-
can habit Of drinking ice. water on all available
occasions So universal has this become, that
1t may be called our national habit, and it has
begotten q craving for ice-water that Is quite
appalling. the introduction of the water cooler
in Offices Is bad. Most WAFER Is filed with the
germs Of disease and its cold action on the
stomach checks digestion, lowers the tone Of
the stomach and brings ahout dyspepsia, with
all Its attendant Ills This evil, which il the
cause of more Summer sickn, IS and kidney
disease than any otner know cause. can ri lily
b. avoided py mixing q lit pure whiskeY WITH
the drinking water. Thus the stomach can be
stimulated into healthy acd N and its tone re-
tanned. Not only his, but pure whiskey, mixed
with the water, kills the &c ms OF any DISEASE
that may be lurking In the water ard thus
avoids malaria and the thousand Ills which come
during the heated term But while wntskey il
q great benefit, 1T must be pure whiskey, and
unfortuna ely the is little pure whiskey in
doubt, however, rs to the absolute puri OF
Dufiy's Pure Malt 1t has 81 Cd the test of time
1t is used by the leading men an women Of the
land. Il il 30 pure In . nature that IL cannot
harm even child and it is doing more than
any one thing to check Summer dangers Be
sure to secure the genuine Insist on having
no other.
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would put him down for ) precious fool ii
he did not.
A government should display IS good
business sense as an individual If We no
longer desire to restrict the importation of
sugar. let us make the best terms possible
with the sugar producing countries.
Though we no longer keep carriage, let
us sell our horses at the best price obtain-
able. Let US get what We can in return for
free sugar. In doing this we are giving up
nothing that is of value to as, while we are
obtaining from others reasonable consid-
Grafton for something that is extremely
valuable to them.
The reasoning that applies to sugar APP
plies to every other protected commodity
rs soon rs protection for that commodity
is no longer deemed desirable. For every
article placed on the free list we should ex-
act from other countries concession
which would result in opening new mar
kets for the products Of American farms
and American workshops. This is true
protection. This is common sense In gov
eminent. This Is using the commercial
weapons which we find in our hands.
With such policy any party could APP
peal proud ~ and confidently to the Ameri-
can people.
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BRIGHT NORTHWEST NEWS.

During the week we have had with us two
engineers Of he Great Northern railroad All
summer they have secured tais section for a
suitable pass 70 cross the Grand Coulee north of
this place. But their labors have been vain;
the head OF the eoulee hold, the kew. and thew
have wisely reported that fact to their employ
ers.--Coalee City Netrs.
A jam has been formed across the Dungeness
river which has caused q lake about eight miles
long and two miles wide. II it bursts it win
sweep the whole of Dnngeness bottom ana
win devastats everything in its course. 1t is
qsite distance up the river. and great anxiety
prevails.-Port angeles Times
William Draper, an ex-hosel.keeper of Van.
couver. b. c.. who is wanted for deirsuding his
creditors. has been arrested in San Francisco.
Jacob Scherschligt was drowned mar the falls
at La Center, Wash, July 81, while fishing,
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LET MISSISSIPPI TESTIFY.

The census figures and election returns
from South Carolina have been offered as
an argument against the advice of Mr..
Powderly to the Knights of Labor that they
exert their influence against the passage of
the federal election bill. 1t may be sup
posed that South Carolina was selected be-
cause it presented a rare and exceptional
state of facts. Butin some respects-espec-
tally as basis for comparison-Mississi
presents stronger case.
BY the census of 1880 that state was cred
tied with 479,371 of white and CSC. 337 of
colored population, total of /, l29, 7OS. By
the same census New Jersey was credited
with l.091 DAT of white and IS. 1876 of colored
population, or total of 1,130.743. 1t will
be seen that the population of New Jersey
somewhat exceeded that of Mississippi, but
to each of those states was apportioned 7
members in the lower house OF congress
and votes in the electoral college. This
apportionment was in pursuance of a rule
laid down in the 14th amendment, giving
full representation to the colored popula-
ton. Under the constitution as it was be-
fore the adoption OF that amendment, New
Jerseys superintendent would have been
the same and 0 respectively-but that of
Mississippi would have been cut down two
fifths on the negro vote, or S votes in the
house and in the electoral college.
New Jersey voted in favor of the adon-
ton of the 14th amendment and so did
Mississippi. New Jersey in doing so voted
to give Mississippi increased representa-
ton, but clearly and in express terms. ON
the face of the amendment, it was in the
nature OF a bargain, to which Mississippi
agreed and by which she has pro6ted. She
was to have, and has had. full representa-.
ton for her colored population, provided
that the right to vote should not be denied
them, nor '.in any way" abridged. In case
OF such denial or abridgement the basis Of
representation was to be proportionately
reduced. That is to say, if the right OF the
coiored citizens We're absolutely denied or
Tin any way" abridged, Mississippi's repre-
sentation should be reduced in the uronor-
ton that $50 bears to 1.l2s. or her appor-
tionment should be based on her ATS. 81 of
white population, which is about that of
Nebraska, and would give her 8 votes in
the lower house OF congress and In the
electoral college. instead of 7 aud respect
lively.
But has Mississippi denied or abridged
the right of her coiored people to voter 1t
Is claimed that this denial or abridgement
must be by formal action of the state,
through its constitution or laws. but while
this view might be binding on the judicial
interpretation by . court, il Is not binding
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on the representatives of New Jersey to
control their exercise Of their constitutional
right to regulate elections in which they
have any reasonable grounds for surprising
thst this right is sin any way abridged.
On this point the census and the election
returns afford conclusive evidence. or to
say the least they make an immensely
strong prima Jacie case.
Estimating vote for each of popula-
ton. the census of 1880 would give Mississ-
ippi 1854 white and I30.o67 coIored votes.
At the presidential election OF 1883 Cleve-
land received 65.47l and Harrison 30.096
votes in that state, or, including the scat
tering votes. total OF 115.S07. Claiming
nothing for an increase Of votes in the 8
years between 80 and 'SS, here was short
age Of 1l0.374 votes, number but slightly
differing from the total OF colored votes. as
was shown in the case Of South Cardinals
10000 absentees. On the other hand, at
the same election, New Jersey cast Isl, 493
for Cleveland, Ia, 344 for Harrison and, in
Guiding the scattering, q total of 500, 741, or
nearly double that of Mississippi. which
has equal representation in congress and
the electoral college.
lis not claimed or pretended that the
whites Of one state take less interest than
do those of the other in elections. or that
their right to vote is denied or abridged. It
is and repeatedly has been most seriously
insisted that such has been the case in re-
spect to the negroes. The above figures
certainly fortiiy the claim, which is further
strengthened by observation In the north
and in some of the southern states as to
the probability that the evident failure of
the colored people to vote is voluntary. 1t
is familiar fact that in the north and in
those southern states where the concession
of their right to vote is undisputed, there
is no class of voters less neglectful in that
respect than are the colored citizens. There
are none who require less drumming up
or urging.
1t is incredible that with such extraordi-
nary unanimity the colored voters of south
Carolina and Mississippi are so different
from those in other sections as to the exer-
else of this right It is not a strained pre-
sumption that in ''some way their right is
abridged. For those upon whom is de-
volved the duty of making a just and con-
stitutional superintendent, based upon the
population whose right to vote is not de-
MED or in any way abridged, it would not
appear to be strained or in any degree an
improper exercise of their functions to try
and discover whether. and if so. how. this
provision of the l4th amendment is viola
ted. Those states are enjoying represen-
tation which was granted on condition that
the colored people should be allowed to
vote, falling in which their representation
should be correspondingiy reduced. They
agreed to the terms in the most formal
manner. 1t is not unfair to claim that one
way or the other they shall prepare to keep
contract from which for many years they
have been reaping advantages which the
terms of that contract. studied side by side
with their actions. show to be unfair.
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Olympia Tribune.

While II is generally admitted that fair GEN.
sus of Portland proper was not taken, it il very
singular that Oregon people can not look the In
evitable squarely in the face. Outside of Port
land and Its suburbs there are no very populous
centers in Oregon, while at Seattle, Tacoma. Hpo-
kane Falls, Olympia, Walla Walla. Port Towns
end, Beilngham bay and the Gray's harbor
country, large cities are growing up. This state
already has three cities whose combined popu.
lston is over 100000 three others with 90 900 and
q half dozen others with at least 10000 That
Washington has jumped ahead of Oregon in
population and commerce 10 just as sure as that
the commerce of the world is coming into mag.
nifcent Puget sound and not the Columbia
river or San Francisco bay. Where are the great
railroads pushing for, Oregon or Washington?
These are the best ind Gators of where the peo-
pie as vel as business is going. It is common
sense to ackn owledge that which can not be
avoided.
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OREGON is DEAD.

Papers OF That State Admit it, but Can't
Understand.
Dalles Times-Mountaineer.
The population of Washington shows won
derful increase. according to the census just
taken. Although the state il not Q year old
she has more residents than Oregon. and her
resources are in better state of development.
Portland has IS. 900 population. and there is no
other city that has 10000 Every por ion of
Washington has felt the thrill of new life, aud
industries of all kinds have received encourage
ment Not 90 in Oregon. With two. or posi-
bly, three exceptions. no portion of the state,
outside of Multnomah county has. until re-
Gently, shown any signs of prosperity or growth.
Washington means the whole state; Oregon sig
mites Portland and its suburbs
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arranged as follows:
Article L General rights and liabilities
Article 2. Boundaries, wards and precincts
Article g Distribution of government
Article 4 The legislative department.
Article 5. The executive department.
Article 8. The clerical department
Article z. The department OF police.
Article 8. The department of public works
Article .. The department Of finance.
Article 10. The department. of sanitation.
Article1l. The FIRE department.
Article II The hsrbor department
Article Is. The department OF parks
Article IA. The library department.
Article Is. The law department.
Article l6. The judicial department.
Article IL. Salaries and bonds.
Article Is. Elections.
Article 10. Officers, terms and vacancies
Article 20. Amendments.
Article Il. Streets and highways upon the
tide lands and sea and lake shorea
Article 2 Miscellaneous subjects
The commissioners have been diIigent,
and it is believed that without exception
they have been thoroughly conscientious
in the performance of their highly impor-
antduties. Considering the number who
have been engaged in the work, and the
many openings which the nature of their
task offered for honest differences of opin-
ion, there has been q remarkable absence
OF friction in the performance of their
duties.
1t is also believed that the new charter is
as avhole well adapted to the purposes for
which 1t has been designed. 1t would
perhaps be hazardous to pronounce it per-
feet in every particular. II is seldom that
so much can be said of any work
of human minds and hands.
But it is believed to be free
from serious defects and certainly
contains many meritorious provisions.
The commission has done well, and it is en-
titled to the thanks of the community. 1t
is not at all probable that any other fifteen
citizens of Seattle could have done better;
it would probably be hard to find another
fifteen who would do as well. The people
have been well served, and have been no less
fortunate than entitled to credit for good
Judgment in the selections that were made
The people will soon have an opportunity
to study the document in detail. and the
next thing will be to adopt 1t and COM
mence deriving the benefits.
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THE NEW CHARTER.

Messrs. Orange Jacobs. George B. Adair,
VIM. r. Andrews, Robert II. CaIligan,
John Collins. J. Il. Lewis. Jacob Furth.
George Donworth, John Leary. Roger s.
Greene, Douglas Young, J. q. Nixon. H.
g. Strive, Junsus Rochester and G. M.
Sheafe, the fifteen freeholders who were
chosen to frame new charter for this
city, completed their labors yesterday, at
fixed their signatures to the enrolled docu-
ment, and last night presented it to the
city council
The enrolled copy is in folio form and is
a fine specimen OF chirography, for which
Mr.. E. II. Winston, as scrivener, is en-
titled to much credit. 1t is voluminous
document. embracing twenty-five Articles.
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new orleans Special
The lottery fight in this state has assumed .
new phase The Times charges that the Nichols
sampaign committee asked for and ohtained
$4,000 from the Louisiana Lottery Company 20
help Governor Nichols in his hghs for the Dem
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Efastus O1 ~ ~ y ~ - q
Let me tell ron something, Clarkson said the
other day. twill serve TO correct the impress
sion that the new towns in the Northwest are
being recruited almost entirely from the over
flow Of the big Eastern Cities and it will throw
new light upon another subject al we'll. "The
immigration from Iewa to Washington" said
Clarkson. 'Is what changed the Republican ma
jority in Iowa to minority" Clsrkson 10 one
OF the best posted men in the country, 1t will be
admitted, and in q matter Of Iowa politics he
speaks with certain knowledge.
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Senatorial Timber.

Seattle Citizen.
For United Stats senator Cslkins. OF Tacoma,
has been mentioned, and also Colonel James
Hamilton Lewis. OF this city.
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EHE POST MTELLIGENCER.


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Xn1ftxn agent Is II and Is Tribune bufidIur.
MsW xmk; ~ Chamber Of Commerce, Chicago.
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Incredible. but True.

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Port Angeles Times.
II seems impossible to believe It, but some
people in Seattle favor making Lake Union .
cesspool. Il seems that they are not satisfied
with devastation by fire, but court the ravages
of disease. Why not import case OF Asiatic
cholera and attain the same end at less expense?
Such folly 10 beyond comprehension.
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Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-14

FRESNO, March 13th.--C W. Remsburg, owner
of the Fresno Marble Works and agent for va
rious insurance companies, went to San Fran
cisco, it is stated here, where he is wanted on
charge OF embezzlement, under an assumed
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-14
ANGLING Authorizations.

One of the greatest charms of angling is
the pleasure we take in looking forward to
our trips. As the season advances and the
first signs of spring appear, we begin our
preparations for excursions that have been
planned and talked over for weeks and
months. Our tackle is all oyerhauled, rods
yarnishee, reels oiled and fy-boolss refilled;
and when the apple blossoms are out we
feel we must go and wet line, though our
good sense tells US it is yet two weeks too
early. But the fever is upon us and
nothing but wading cold trout brook will
bring relief. And what pleasure it is
after the weary months of waiting to stand
at last on the banks of favorite trout
stream, threading the line eagerly through
the rings of our trusty little rod, while
overhead the woodrobin is singing the
same charming song he sang last spring,
and the sunbeams filter through the
delicate green foliage, fecking the rush
ing water with gold.
And then again, when the season is over
and our rods laid away, what stories we
have to tell when kindred spirits meet to
smoke and chat over the past. How every
little incident is dwelled upon and every
big fish retaken. These pleasures are not
for the fish killer, plague take them Not
for the man who brags about catching one
hundred aud so and so many fngerlings in
two hours and ten minutes, and has not
time to stop and enjoy the purple noun
tains or the deep blue sky, nor even take
time for lunch. And speaking of lunch,
the angler who has not tried Uncle Thad
Norris trout roast on the stream has missed
one of the greatest charms of angling
Forest and .Sbeam.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-14
Interesting Statements From all Sections
of the State.

Interesting Statements From all Sections
of the State.
MARYsyIILE March 13th-The ApDedL will
print to- morrow crop reports from all the grain
districts in California and Oregon obtained
through private sources. The reports run as
follows:
Modesto-Crop equal to last year, yield heav-
Ter per acre.
Ranford Tulare county-Prospects very fair
Woodland-Not much over half crop, and in
some parts of Yolo less.
Fowler, Fresno county-Prospects very fiat
tering.
Grand Island, Colusa county-O -One-third of an
average crop is good estimate.
Fresno-Prospects for good crop were never
better. As much is sown this year as last.
Visalia-The acreage some smaller than last
year, but the yield per acre much heavier.
Selma Fresno county-In the absence of tn-
favorable weather We will have the biggest
crop ever harvested here, and five times as
good as last year.
Nord, Butte county-The outlook very bad
and half crop the most we can expect.
Arbuckle, Colusa county-Will get about two
thirds of crop.
Willows-Wil not have more than half a
crop
Turlock, Stanislaus county-Will not have
over half a crop. The sandy country is all in,
but the hard land had too much water to plow.
Dixon, Yolo county-Expect only half crop.
hlmira-Owing to the excessive rains the
prospects are unfavorable, and one-half crop
is large estimate.
Visalia-Tne outlook is very good for a large
yield in the lower San Joaquin valley.
Chico-Not over half crop is anticipated.
Livermore-Should the weather continue dry
much more sowing Will be done, and the crop
will exceed the average.
Gridley-The crop viii probably be tvo-thirds
of last years
Maxwell-Will have two-thirds of a crop, and
probably more.
Corning, Tehama county-Half crop, or
even less. Too much rain.
Sutter and Yuba will probably not give more
than half crop.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-14
: Ex-Covernor WOODS estate.
MINORITY REPORT.
Citizens Should Not be Deprived of the
Right to Vote.

WASHINGTON. March 18th. = Representative
Msnsur on behalf of the minority of TIL, Com
mittee Territories, has fils ID a report present
ing the objections to the passage of the bill for
the admission of Idaho now pending in the
House. In part the report says:
'The precise point OF difference between the
majority aud minority is this: That the majority
approve the provision which deprives a citizen
OF the right of suffrage, disqualifes him from
holding Office, and prevents him from serving
on juIies for criminal conduct imputed to him
when he has not been convicted of such crimi
nal conduct while the minority insist that no
citizen, being otherwise qualified, should be de-
prived of these rights and privileges on account
OF an alleged crime, unless he has been con-
yicted of such crime by some Court of compe-
tent jurisdiction, and where the penalty for
such crime or part thereof is such qualification
''The minority, while reprehendiug as much
as any of the majo ity C IN reprehend the Of
fenses of bigamy and polygamy, and the aiding
and abetting of such offenses, most respectfully
submit to the house that man who is accused
of bigamy, aiding bigamy or belonging to the
association that encourages these otienses is as
much entitled to trial for that offense as is
man who is charged with any other offense.
I'VE insist, therefore, that when Idaho is ad-
mitted it shall not be with provision in her
Constitution which will d1prive a citizen of the
right of suffrage OF the right to serve on juries
and 10 hold office because of an alleged crime of
which the party has not been convicted"