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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

In spite Of the customary perfunctory
announcements of the physicians tina, the
Illness of Sir John A. Macdonald had in il
nothing TO cause alarm. the Canadian
rremier's case is now acknowledged to be
90 serious that few entertain any hope of
his recovery. For long series of years
Sir John has been the leading figure in
Canadian politics, and his death would
mean = serious blow 30 the Dominion.
Almost from the time Of his advent into
Canadian politics be took leading part
.herein. and for many years he has been the
guiding and controlling spirit in Canadian
affairs. His place as the foremost Of the
statesmen Of his country has been attained
hv the exercise Of anquestionahly great
ability. but his success is due in much
larger measure 20 his well-nigh unrivalled
facility in the control of those with whom
ne has been associated as leader.
To such an extent has his will repre-
sen,ed the policy Of the Conservatives, the
partv whose leader he is. that his hiog-
ranhv would form = complete political his
tory Of his party. His success in party
tacties was seen in the late election, which.
for the reason that it was fought oGt with
an American question as its main Issue,
was watched with interest on this side Of
he line. He was aware that with the
,anadian trade in the dull state in which
was the Liberals were meeting great
cal Of success in thsir advocacy 81 trade
.sciprocity with the United States. He
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

resolved upon making reciprocity one OF
the planks in his own party platform but
in such way as TO offend not the weakest
Of his Conservative supporters. By refus-
ing to advocate unrestricted reciprocity.
the only terms which had the best chance
of acceptance by the American govern
ment, he retained the adhesion of
the manufacturers. Then pointing
out that Great Britain's trade
with Canada would be placed
at disadvantage, as compared with that
of the United States, he raised against the
Liberals the cry of disloyalty TO the
mother country and prospective annex
alton to the United States. This arrange
ment also gave his party in different parts
of the country the opportunity TO advocate
either protection or reciprocity, as might
suit best. The powerful influence of the
Canadian Pacific Railroad was swung into
line, and the result was that his govern
ment was sustained by narrow majority
By such tactics as these he has maintained
his party in Office for a long series of years
and success rather than any other quality
is the distinguishing characteristic OF
career which few outside of his supporters
at home can commend highly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

In an address on Founders Day" at
Girard. college, Philadelphia. the orator
of the occasion. Mr.. TaIcott Williams, de-
clared and pretty clearly proved that
relatively to the total population and
wealth of the country the fortune of
Stephen Girard was greater than any of
the great accumulations about which so
much is said at the present day. Girard's
fortune was estimated at about fifteen
millions, but actually amounted to about
nine millions.
Some of the great fortunes now are per-
haps ten times greater than this. but the
aggregate wealth of the nation has multi
piled fifteen to twenty fold. In 1877, when
the United States bank was founded,
Girard subscribed three millions TO the
deficit in the stock takings, of which he
retained s1,10o,0oo. Then the assessed
value of real estate in Philadelphia was
81, 900 against 1856, ooo, 600 last year.
Proportionately, 10 be equally public
spirited and able TO give as was Girard,
there should be some Philadelphia cap
italist able and willing to subscribe forty
five millions and hold fifteen millions of
bank stock now.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31
THE UNIVERSITY PARK.
A Plan Whereby the City May Acqire
the Property.


SEATTLE, May %, 1901
To TIE EDITOR: I have noticed in our press
q good deal of late concerning the setting apart
for the purposes ofs public park the tract of
land, ten acres, now used for our state univer-
sity. Judge that very general interest Is be-
ing aroused in the subject, but the diffcult
question 10 solve is: How can the city acquire
title 10 this tract7 This thought has flashed
through my mind, and, although it may be an
impractieable proposition, it may suggest TO
others some practicable plan.
Ny idea Is this: Let Us incorporate a. q Park
association, with 5000 shares of the par value
OF SO, and levy 80 per cent assessment The
grounds ought to be purchased for $4,000, half
cash. the balance on long time, ten years st Z
per cent interest Take deed TO the Park as
ISOLATION and give 10 the university authorities
q first mortgage for $50, 600, for the period and
upon the interest stated Then let the associa-
ton sell these grounds TO the city OF Seattle the
city giving second mortgage to the association
for the $500 and assuming the first mortgage
think the city is able TO meet the interest pay
men:s upon the whole sum, and at the end of
ten years may be able TO pay the principal II
not, doubtless an extension can then be made.
We are q foolish people if we allow thi. ten-acre
tract 10 be cut up into town lots and give up
the only breathing place we have. II We do,
some day this city viii be purchasing improved
property at q very much larger consider stion,
just because it must have park
Another thought IL that the grounds can be
used for our city public buildings For In
stance. the city hall, toward which the james
Osborne estate viii contribute q considerable
sun, and also for library.
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News of the Orient.


The promoters Of the oni Railway Compsny
hsye applied to the governments for permission
TO construct s line between omi and TatezauA
The funeral OF Count Poshsii. on April 2, Vas
largely attended The great japanese states
man was buried with the highest houors, and in
STREE accordance with TIE shinto eerenoaiai
The deceased count was q power in POLITICAL
affairs. snd one OF the most prominent men Of
the empire.
YamAnoto Yashikats. At expert OF the Sersrt-
meut Of agriculture and commerce, while c1
recent trip 20 the northern districts of Jxran.
discovered huge fores. of giant sesrsea,
known as kaba-ohi, or ses-wiIlows. CT the cast
OF M1tsu. Rikuehu and Rikuzez Its sao niles
long. and varies in width from I've 70 sixty
miles Il swarms with fish OF al kinds. ard is
regarded BY the department 20 be he treasure
house OF japanese piseiculsurs.
SIX hundred buildings az Mosi-teho we're
burned April 3. and the following dsv,GTo-
ioaurs, go houses. including three TEMPLES,
were DESTROYED by flames.
A colonization society has bee, fo--,e3 IN
Japan for tae purpose OF INDUCING JsusreSs
immigration 20 Mexico. Tshigsrai Kir7tt.ro Is az
the hesG Of IT, supported by ssvs-zI influential
men, who sire urging upon the governnens the
necessity o. liking an emigration policy.
Nineteen criminals were pzhliefx sYsrrsed
az Ho1zkong April Il. OuIy Aalf aoyaa
foreign visitors Witnessed the execution one
Of tie visitors desired - purchase era az az
eeucc1srs swords, but tie Price ssSs.i- x-s de-
TERED h.m-
The water~works a. NsgSsski were eo--,,sssd
on the sth Inst. anu they were % l. formally
opened on Nay Is By al appropriate celebration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

While the trip of Geo. Francis Train
around the world wa. pitiful failure so
far as its original purpose of advertising
Tacoma" was concerned, it has been the
means of afording the subject for an en-
viii be remembered, was Mr.. Trains COM
panion on the trip. Mr.. Wallis book, If it
may be judged as whole by the advance
sample sheets, bears about the same resem-
blance to ordinary books of travel as an
instantaneous photograph does 10 ordi-
nary pictures. 1t is spirited and unique,
and is profusely illustrated and beautifully
printed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31


3S
PiaidS,
Goods reduced
Alma reduced
pieces reduced fro TO per ward
silk RhadSme reduced
reduced
reduced
Flannes reduced TO vsrd
Table reduced
70 Blesehed
Table
Turkish Towels reduced
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

A short time ago certain Utah Democrats
who had been disappointed in political
aspirations. and certain others of the of
dce-seeking class, looking forward TO fu-
ture possibilities. started q movement to
organize on the lines of national politics,
looking to Mormon support and involving
the disruption and defeat of the Liberal
party, which has been strictly non-parti
san and devoted to the overthrow of Nor
mon supremacy in municipal and terri
torial affairs.
The Salt Lake Tribune, an earnest cham
pion of the Liberal organization, appre-
hended that the new movement might
prove successful. and voiced an eloquent
but alarmed protest. The outcome proved
that it had greatly underestimated the
anti-Mormon sentiment which prevails
among others than members of that
church. irrespective of party. Last Mon
day evening. in Salt Lake City, the Demo
cratic meeting was held which had been
called for the purpose named. It was one
of the largest political outpourings ever
seen in that city. II filed the large hall
and furnished the material for an immense
overflow meeting on the street. It was
wildly enthusiastic, and with dissenting
voices so few as to be hardly worth count
ing. declared emphatically against divis-
ion on party lines at this time.
There has never been more eloquent
testimony than this IS to the dangerous
disposition and purposes of the Mormons,
or as to the necessity for united organiza-
ton to Illustrate their designs Whatever
people remote from them may think
about their acceptance of the congressional
legislation and REIMBURSEMENT of polyga-
my. The people who live among them, and
who know them best, even when tempted
by prospect Of partisan advantage, evi-
IDENTIFY do not trust them.
But testimony even more signifcant-if
that were possihle-than this Democratic
waiver of apparent party advantage
rather than coalesce with the Mormons.
was furnished by an anti-polygamy mem
her OF that church. young man, who on
the way from the meeting, gave as
reason why the continuance of the Liberal
organization was essential to Utah's dis
enthrallment, that when brother of his
was married few weeks ago, the bishops
who performed the ceremony admonished
him, 'Iou are 10 love and be true 10 this
wife whom You have taken until in the
providence of God such . change win
come IS viii enable you to falhll all the
covenants Of your religion, and make il
possible for you to take other wives"
There is no doubt that, though sup
pressed on grounds of policy, polygamy
5 rs vital as Ii ever was in the minds and
the faith Of deyout Mormons. And they
have fall faith that ultimately this
precious sacrament viii be restored 10
them. There should be but one party
line in Utah until they are completely
cured of this delasion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

The KaiohS Of Labor Journal, Powderlys organ,
having given notice that the organization which
it represents would support free trade If the
naturalization Of railroads and telegraphs and
such steps as would lead up TO national organ
ization sud direction of industry were coupled
with It, the Adndord, established by Henry
George, responds that ii would desert free trade.
even, ii il were coupled with government inter
ference with industry. The isIns will never mix
well. Each man will have his own and none
other.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

The ssulisd," referring 10 the conversion of
ST. Paul, is the title OF an epic poem containing
2 cantos and 20 stsnsss of eight royal lines
each, which Don Ahiandro de Arrae Jinsner of
Central America has spent IS yesrs writing.
and which he osfers TO contribute 10 the Chicago
Exposition for the modest sum OF ss,ooo. Mr..
Jimener considers that il would ba superior 10
the Eiffel tower IS an attraction. The commits
sioners have his generous offer under advise
r1ant
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

The retirement for incompeteney, proven
and indisputable, of 400 at one fell swoop,
of Chicago's police force. has very natur-
ally suggested the inquiry among the good
people of that city as to what kind of a
municipal government they have been
supporting. And the rough element came
very near giving that same government q
new lease of power.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

At the United States hotel, in Boston, q
few days ago 100 men who had served in
the Union army during the war dined to-
gether, and all were connected with the
legislative and state house departments of
the Massachusetts, state government,
which would indicate that the old Bay
State is not unmindful of the claims and
merits of her veterans.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

Dealers are Offering 70 contract for al the cora
tat can Be raised II lows. Nebraska. Kaass.
and Illinois this year, a. from So 70 Is cents
eushel on the farms or 81 Nearest railroad Sta
tions This Is about double tie ruling rates ts-
ayesr o. two past. but TIE present price is g
cents ard the farmers hesitate about nsAkfnx
Contracts 81 she prices offered
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

OF TIE immigrants landed IN this eountry
during the month Of April s2.TSS were from Ger
many, I7.lse from the United Kingdozn, Is. Is
from italy, s.so2 from Sweden and Norway ard
IS from France IN sll there were SS,oei There
has been considerable falling of In Italians,
HuaSari&ns and Pc'ss. Tie country viii rot
object 70 continued and more rapid diEainu.
fiNr
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

Prince Aloreeht. of Prussia. whom Emperor
William has appointed TO succeed Voc Mo,;ks
as president Of the national commission OF de-
tense, measures s feet inches in his stocking
feet, IS cousin Of the Emperor and .he hand
soonest OF TIE race. he is taller and hsrdsorae-
than his predecessor, but otherwise viii hs-iiv
measure up % Won Moltks's standard
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-31

The Maine Bible Society. at recent meeting
in Portland, reported that of 22s96 families WIS.,
tied in the counties Of Aroostook, Franklin,
lincoln, Penohscot. Somerset and York, eS2
were found without Bibles and ie.&ls that se-
knowledged they did not attend church. These
counties contained 22SS51 OF native and 2s,sfs of
foreign-boTn population by the census Of Issa
Nearly all OF thoss who are non-church goers
are natives. Maine appears to be good field
for missionary work
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In Florids, short time ago, prisoner was
sentenced 70 nine months in the comfy iail. but
because of impairment language 10 the Officer
having him in charge on his way to that inssi-
tuition, his sentence was increased 70 eighteen
months in the peniten,isry. And in Wisconsin
8 member OF the Salvation Army hsd his sen.
tenec aouhled because he had the audscisy 20
say Amen to the frs; announcement Civil.
irstioa Is on the march.
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fASsS42s kA-%&
An experiment has heea made ~ ia wAc,e-
ss1e provision house OF Ccwxn & wilson. which,
though somewhat adventurous, las prcved
Sss success They received this morning no
eoxes OF spples from Tasmania. Sonsa Australia
The trait : Of spzeatit eating quality, With
remarkably agreeable Gavor. and 70 IN prime
eo16Ico1s acs having Suffered IL the least from
Us korS sss voySge- As p-cos Of ies success,
there was not c1& hex 81 tie fruit u1pzreAa.sd
a. 2oc1.
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The efEscs os Registrar al oseriin COLLEGE, oAgo.
hsS hesn offered 70 Mss Nc,lie E Church. !.
bright eolo-ed girl. oi Washington CITY, who
gralussed from The eollese in TIE elass az -
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The Price of whisky

Spokane Spokesman.
There Is saloon IN Colv1ls win pec-ffar
advertising sign hanging oztsids. Is.rs.ss shss
the mixoloSiss within las:
WHISKY to- $50 Quart
WHISKY for $40 orsr-
WHISKY for $50 egs-r
Whisky for s. % crgrt
Whisky for "a 5us-r
WHISKY for 80 onarr
And Is . sisted by ;hosa who bar. sx-ss %
enter lie ss-oon that there Is xaotasr sin which
reads
Whisky given sway b he quart
A subsidy given away vita ever eus-s Of
WHISKY.
doctor furnished with every quart az whisky.
f0nsss4 expenses Sna hcsss hand so viii q
casrt Of whisky
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Call a. nsvsns's. SIS Front street. speesal shoe
sale % close eDs tAe Old ard ias~csaes their
rev stock.
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Watches, 6isEao21s, .ewel-y sn1 silxsrwxrs q
q 11secGat AZ Haassas, &c Frsai street
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Figured Russ =
Figured
Elgared
CaaufI IL Fiouaeiny
ChaDTlly
FEolneing
pieces Inantiiy Lace Flounciug 50 20 per
lot OF Trimmings Sc
lot OF Caildrens All o S125wS
80 dozen All Wool from -
lot OF Trunks and Faises
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81 Fancy reduced from z5e to 12 ~
% dozen All Linen from "a
50 dozen All Linen TO
So dozen All Linen HHeS
-
10 pieces stevens All
ID Stevens All Linen
20 pieces stevens Ali Linen
SPECIAL BLACK FIOJTNCTNGa
The rustler., 1891-08-28
I KNOW a MAIDEN.

Iknaw = maldcn-purcr she
Taan Fesper hymns or hrraik ~ ruscss
ihueNteF than bells and blossoms h.
Whose azure cup. she evening closes;
Fair - thr light Of summcr~ pleasant.
Reciuse and wary - pheasant
Her smile l. IKE q glimpse oi May
That on the verge of winter iingcrss
Her strains. the weird srulian sway
of sind harps swept with yicwiess nnsersi
Her running cadences outclamor
The mellow .thruatsd throstlo's hammer.
Her laugh Is lasi a triple shell
OF SWEET resound. n fountains murmur.
OR dryad's song In forest dell
Under the leafY domcs of summer;
or llscr the meiodious wimple
or silver becks that break and dimpie
Her lips like banks Of gentle curve
Where Attic swarms ma sweetest piundrr,
lave biushing favors IN reserve.
with glimpse Of whitest pebbles under;
Her sleight Of tongue and charm oi grammar
Love fetters with pretty stammer.
Her foot Is small as small may be-
In measure Of proportioned limit;
Her step elastic, nrm and free.
Light as the wing'd unehambercd cmmet,
Her thoughts. that take no earthly lcavcn,
Soar upward 10 the clcarcst heaven.
Her locks are brown, and fall Ia curls
About her lovely shoulders parting,
Like minnows deep In forest pools,
In her clear eyes quick thoughts are dariing
Through light and shade, or gathered under
Her long dark lashes, dream and ponder.
Her hrows are black like swallows wings,
Her temples white like downs In winter;
And when she lifts her eyes and nings
a glance at me tits like a splinter
OF heavenly light; the missile enters
And sweetly In my bosom centers,
William NJ. Turner IN womans Journal
The rustler., 1891-08-28
coRREcT MANNERS.
rhs Irepsr u-y .s f,assrias asd Lsssisr
fiaom.

= nssu.
n there arr other guests in the roum.
gre. each one pleasantly uPun inter
ing No matter II you cannot rccog~
nize thee a any other time. Etiquette
demands that you treat those guests
politely whem you meet In a friends
huuse. Don't slide into the first chair
you reach. but pass well into the room
before seating yourself
A gentleman holds his hat and cane
while making formal call Try 90 APP
pear Interested in whatever subject Ia
introduced and never suggest a subject
which l. not Of general interest 90 those
around you And when Il Is time 20
bring your call 10 n close. don't begin
% tidgei about in your chair. .drcading 10
make the first move.
II Is very awkward 20 leave the room
during lull IN the conversation. Wait
until you yourself are talking. then
rise 20 your feet Il Is quite unneces-
sary 90 ask everyone In the room 20
come and see you and even the friend
upon whom YOU are calling knows that
you will hope for call from her In the
near future. without your announcing
/ the fact.
Now before leaving turn 10 each one
In the room. make slight bow and ad.
dressing each by name bid them good
afternoon" DO not keen your hostess
standing for great many last re
marks, but, having gained your feet
move easily toward the door. and take
your departure.
For those who are invariably awk
ward and shy ON entering or leaving
a room IL is a good plan to practice the
above rules at home before the mem
bers of ones own family. IL viii be.
come a great help TO them In acquiring
natural ease and grace.-Farm ant
Home.
The rustler., 1891-08-28

making n round symmetrical form;
when in position, tack together in the
center to hold the strips of braid. after
which initiate the seeds of the flower
by working FrcncB knots OF yellow
Saxony in the center of each daisy.
Fringe out the braid with stout pin,
after which trim with pair of sharp
scissors until of round, perfect shape.
When the tufting is done, and the dai'
sizes are scwcd on, run the edges to-
gcther and crochet handsome edge of
pale pinl, Saxony, Another, lately
seen. was of cream checse-cloth, tufted
and crotched with yellow Saxony, and
covered with crcam-colorcd daisies with
yellow centers. Made little larger,
they are exceedingly pretty to throw
over the foot of the bed in the guest
chamber. but are too much trouble TO
make to use them simply us cover.
ings.-Annic Curd, in Good Housekeep
iup
The rustler., 1891-08-28
she wanted to he n BIrd.

A certain young gentleman is court
ing young lady. lie called ON her n
few evenings ago She seemed To be
under the weather, and there was IA
peculiar drug store smell in the room.
What ails you, my darling?' he
cooed.
81 wish ! was n bird" sighed the
young lady.
$50 You could fly into my arms?'
qucricd John, suggestively.
"No; ! want to be bird, so ! could
not get the toothache any more" re-
piled the lady, swinging on her jaw
and groaning audibly.-Tcxas Siftings.
The rustler., 1891-08-28

Tourist lin kansasl-Can you tell me
where the residence of Col. Hooks, tho
real estate dealer, is?
Native-Wal, jest now it's four or five
mile from here, but (pointing TO dark,
funnel-shaped cloud in the west) thar's
a cyclone comm over frum that way,
an II you'll wait awhile the house may
come right here to you an save you
the trouble of goin' down there TO it,
Munsey's Weekly.
The rustler., 1891-08-28
A Long Sentence.

81 say, Bill" said one summer philos-
opher to another, as they lay beneath
Il spreading tree, ''did yer ever turn yer
attention to literatoor any?"
II should say So"
whats the longest sentence you ever
run across?"
Ten years." was the unhcsitating
reply y.-Washington Post.