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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

The Mckinley tariff has been in opera
ton little over year, and the Demo-
cratic predictions that it would cause
general increase in the cost of living have
not been verified to date. Every working
man of family knows that he is paying no
more for any class of articles required in
the support Of household than he did
year ago. The few solitary cases Of adj
vance in price are Offset by others Of re-
duction in much greater number and far
more important. Under the new tariff
fewer duties were raised than were re-
duced, and the retail prices were in many
instances so far above the wholesale prices
that the retailer was afraid to call atten-
ton to his unreasonable profits by mark
ing up his goods. This is the case in the
matter of the tin cup which retails in
thousands of stores, and has for years, at
Scents, actual cost only 1925 to $3.50 per
gross, less than cents each. Some deal
ers claim that the cost of tin Is greater,
and have raised the wholesale price 20
cents per gross, less than a seventh of
cent for each cup, while other wholesale
dealers have not advanced the price at all.
There is no chance here for the retailer to
raise his price without exposing himself
Barley costs more since the duty was in
creased from 20 to IS cents per bushel. If
the brewer pays as much as % cents more
for the barley in barrel of beer, that is
lot tenth of a cent more per pint. The
retailer can't afford to charge more per
pint or glass, for he now gets 100 per cent.
profit. Another large class of articles bear
higher duties but retail at the old price
because foreign produ GERS pay the duty.
Certain foreign worsteds, according to the
New York Tribune, have been sold ever since
the tariff went into effect at exactly the
price charged before duties were increased.
Merchants knew that they must have
goods at the old price or they would lose
customers. The foreigner found that he
must sell low enough to enable them to
sell at the low price, or they would take
American goods instead. He pays the en-
tire duty, and the retail price does not
change. So it is of many grades of foreign
cutlery, and of other imported articles in
great number.
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Total in forty-one states.

In commenting on the figures, the RGilasay Age
says:
Georgia is still in the lead, having added
almost 200 miles on twelve different roads. The
new state of Washington comes second with
1927 miles on twelve lines and Pennsylvania
follows with l7112 miles on seventeen roads
showing the small average of only ten miles for
each. South Carolina reports 1771z miles, Ala
bama 1891 miles, Virginia 132 miles and North
Carolina and Tennessee each nearly 100 miles,
showing that the activity which has for some
time characterized the Central Southern states
is still continuing. There is also healthy but
cautious work in increasing railway facilities
going on in the Middle Western states, and even
New England is continuing to make some addi-
tons year by year. In forty-one of the states
and territories new track has been added in 1891,
the only states which thus far report no addi-
tons being Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware,
Mississippi and Nevada. Kansas, in which rail-
way building was kept up at q tremendous rate
for several years, barely escapes being left out of
the list by showing one little extension of two
struction had almost stopped, have each about
twenty-five miles more to report
Although there are three months OF the year
left, In which the tracklaying still in progress
on a number of short lines will be materially
tor 1891 will fall below 5000 miles At present
1t is about $50 miles less than at the same time
In 1890, when tho total for the year reached
nearly 5,7SS miles. The yearly addition OF new
track has not fallen a. low IS 5000 miles since
in 1884 was less than 1000 miles; while in the
series OF six years from 1888 to 1878 inclusive,
the greatest years work was less than 400
miles, and in one year 1t reached only little
over 100 miles. So IL the railway mileage of
the country is increased 1850 miles in 1891 it
will make fair average, although far lower
than the totals of several Of the years of great
railway building.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

In spite of the activity of Judge Lynch
there are between twenty and thirty muir
derers now in Jail in Texas, and since 1865 no
less than 965 murderers have escaped pun
ishment. Governor Hogg, of Texas, like
Governor Tillman, of South Carolina, per-
ceives that crime does not decrease with
lynch law, so he has determined to substi-
tute the court and jury for Judge Lynch.
and to hunt down as many OF the escaped
murderers as he can find. The legislature
of California and Montana undertook to
supply the entire absence of any
constitutional or legal process for the pro-
lection of society and the punishment of
crime, while the mob in New Orleans and
Omaha undertook by unlawful methods TO
execute their factional conception of Just
Ice by assuming to be respectively "the
people" of Louisiana and "the people" of
Nebraska. To supply the total absence of
legal protection for society in a new and
rude community by an improvised court
may be grim necessity, while to supple
ment the unsatisfactory action of the es-
tablished courts by street murder is an
inexcusable outrage.
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RECORD OF rRAcKLAYING.
Washington Stands Second In Work for
Nine Months.

Washington Stands Second In Work for
Nine Months.
The work OF railway building is still going on
with considerable vigor throughout many re-
gions OF this vast country. although few great
lines are in progress and the building OF scat
tered branches and extensions is not attracting
public attention except in the regions fmne-
diately affected. While the railway construc-
ton OF the present year is essentially that OF
building many short lines, the aggregate num-
Der n6mileage OF these lines will be found at
the close Of the year to compare very fairly with
that of the Immediately preceding years, and
Washington is found right at the top OF the List
OF builders.
In statement for the first six months OF 1881,
printed by the PosT- last July, II
was shownthat It's miles of track had been
lai1 1S9 different lines. From returns now
received Ii Is found that over 1,100 miles OF
track have since been added and that the num-
Der of lines has been increased by forty-seven,
SO that up to the lst of october there have been
laid in 1891 in the United states alone fully 2S9
miles upon 1S6 different lines.
The following table, from the Rdl,pGy Age and
Northwestern Rdilroader of October 9, shows how
this work has been distributed through the
different states:
TRACK LAID FROM JANUARY l TO SEPTEMBER
80, 1891
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Isaac B. Potter is the author of an ex-
cellent pamphlet, ''Ths Gospel of Good
Roads," whose purpose is to show the
farmer that the greatest remedy for the
cure of Improbable farming lies in the
creation of good common roads, which re-
duce the cost of getting farm produce to
market, and thus save to the farmer more
of the value of those products. Mr.. Potter
quotes from the census of 1880 to show
that to maintain the 100000 horses of
the country costs 100000 a dav. he
points out that every idle horse or nm
necessary horse is waste of material
With good roads 1000, 900 of horses lass
would be necessary for farm work. a saving
OF $4,000 day, exclusive of the original
cost OF the horses. On the smooth surface
Oh Macadam road one horse will haul
twice the load that the same horse could
haul on the best dirt road, and from five
10 ten times as much as can be hauled hv
single horse when the dirt road is COW
cred with soft mud and ruts. Mr.. Potter's
view is that the state must build and
maintain these improved roads. The cost
to the farmer of New York of a state sys-
TEN OF roads would be only per cent. of
the total, and as bonds could be issued for
building roads. the cost in any one wear
Of good roads would be triding to the
farmer. while the profit 10 him by the in
vestment would be abundant. Mr.. Potter
says that the increase in land values alone
brought about in Union county, n. j., by
the new roads would pay six times over the
cost of every foot of such roads put down
in the state; that near Orange, New Jersey,
land has advanced from SI,200 an acre to
s., 600 because of new roads.
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The Horrors OF siberia.

vANcoUvER, B. c.. Oct. Especial I-Among
those who came over on the Empress OF India
was Demetrius Konopletzy, a stowaway. He
had escaped from Siberia, where he, with COG
others, was sent for alleged treason against
the crown. He tells a pitiful story
of the inhuman treatment to which
he and his fellow prisoners were
subjected, working eighteen or twenty hours
daily and living on one meal OF black bread and
water and thin soup that was little better than
water. All the time they were chained to-
gether, and the knout was too common to ex-
cite comment even among the sufferers. So far
as he knows, he is the only one of the party who
escaned
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NOISY FREoUENTERs OF SALOONS.
sEArrLE. Wash, Oct. h. 1s,

SEATTLE, " ash, Oct. Z, 1891,
To THE EDITOR: Is there a city ordinance TO
keep saloons from disturbing the public peace?
There is place on Front street where, night
after night, a crowd of drunken men eongregate.
and until daylight their orgies can be heard a
block away, to the great annoyance OF the neig h
boTs in the vicinity.
What steps ought to be taken for the sup
preston of this nuisancef
By publishing reply to this you will greatly
oblige SUBSCRIBER
There 10 an ordinance before the city council
requiring that all saloons must be kept closed
between II midnight and a MI
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wonders she was said to have wrought, and she
answered with unexpected frankness: "Is Is
glamour; people think they see what they 90
not see. This is the whole of it" This anec-
dote must obviously be accepted as authentic,
and It presents a dilemma that il apparently
irrecusable. If Nine. Blayatsky told the TRUTH
all her alleged marvels vera either spurious or
the delusions of hypnotism. If she did not tel
the truth then, her testimony to miracles at
other times is dscredited, and she must De re-
garded as q conscious impostor. But now ois.
tressing and unaccountsbie must these words Oh
the departed saint seem to Mrs. Annie Besant
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

The work of the charter revision COM
mittee is drawing to close. The next
step Is the passage of the amendments
through both houses of the city council.
Then sixty days must elapse and they will
go through the council again, the object
being to insure deliberation and full publi-
city. No provision Is made for the con-
tingency of their further amendment ct
the second consideration.
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State supreme Court proceedinr..

OLYMPIA, Oct. 13-lSpeciaL 1.-The cases of
Bardwell, Robinson & Co. VS.. Seigler, and CAL
lahan VS.. Houghton, both from Spokane, were
argued in the supreme court today.
The case of the State ex rel. Cole VS.. City of
New Whatcom, was advanced from the foot OF
the calendar and heard this evening.
H. S. King, s. 81. Bruce, John w. Whalley, R.
w. starr, George J. Sherry and Willis (. Everett
were admitted to practice In the court
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country offer far better inducements to
such material in times of peace, and the
country cannot complacently look forward
to war as means of encouraging them
to pursue that line of occupation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

VANCOUVER, Oct. la.-tSpecial. l-sir George
Baden-Powell and Dir. Dawson, the British
Bering sea commissioners, arrived here this
morning from Victoria and had long confer
ence this afternoon with the members of the
local sealing association. Tomorrow evening
the st. George Society will tender Sir George
and DIR. Dawson complimentary banquet.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

The election in New York state last year
cost $464,743. Prior to the adoption OF
the Australian ballot system they cost
about $250,0o0. 1t is high price to pay
for an attempt to secure purity of the
ballot, if the attempt fails after all.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14
JAMES FLANAGAN,

DR.. Darrin continues to treat all classes,
the rich and poor alike. free of charge, at
his Office. in 1.-THE Normandy" corner
Third and James streets, Seattle, Wash,
from 10 to Ii q. IN. TO s p. m. at half his
former prices. He gives free and conf
dental examinations to all at the office or
bv letter He treats all durable chronic,
acute and private diseases with electricity,
and medicines when required.
N. b. The Doctors stay is limited.
Those desiring to consult should do so at
once.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14
Mrs. Addio Reid, of Tacoma, Poisoned.

-NtW TUE 4I4UuIIcS ONss u
Mrs. Addie Reid, the wife of q young lawyer
of Tacoma, WASH, has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Jeptha Van Vliet, at No. S26 Belleville ave-
nue., Newark. On Sunday she swallowed q
mixture of aconite, laudanum and chloroform
by mistake, thinking it was cough mixture.
The preparation had been put up for external
application. and it was contained in bottle
having the same marks as bottle of the same
size which was alongside it on a shelf. Physi-
clans were summoned and heroic means were
adopted to save the woman's life. Tuesday she
was out of danger,
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rammany tiger BIAS long Been an object Of BUS.

pIGfOU-
In this connection Il Is said that number OF
prominent Democrats will follow Mr.. Oelrichs'
example and come out in open letters before
election day, denouncing Tammany and express
ing the opinion that the best interests OF ths
state viii be served in the defeat OF the Tam
many candidates. FREpKRICK c. CRAwFoRD.
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General Kautz's Recommendation that
the army should be recruited from "the
young. ambitious and energetic sons of
patriotic citizens" is that of a genuine
soldier; but the great opportunities of this
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14
Today,s Weather.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13-Forecast till sp. m.
Wednesday, for Washington: Fair weather;
cooler along Washington coast and warmer
in the eastern portion.
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Theosophy and It's Dead Saint.

TIE preteusions of theosophy are effectuaIiy
disposed OF by Mr. Aoncurs D. Conway in a re.
cent article on Mime. Blavatsky at Adyar. He
asked that stout and adroit person about the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

The opening of the German market to
American wheat is one of the best results
of recent diplomatic negotiations.
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Mediator for Sam FrancIsco Merehant,

SAN Francisco, Oct. 13.-J. S. Leeds, we'll
known railroad arbitrator, has accepted the posi-.
ton of head of the new traffic association being
formed by California merchantsi and also as
mediator between the merchants and the rail-
roads. He will receive salary OF $4,000 per
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

The state of Texas has for years been
the lynchers' paradise. Here is a record
that illustrates the fact:
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CURING DISEASES BY ELECTRICITY
Stubborn Diseases Yield to Skillful
Treatment by DR.. Darrin.

It is positive fact that the art OF curing
diseases by electricity is revolutionizing
the practice of medicine. as is shown by
the following testimonial which speaks Tor
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-14

To whom 1t may concern: For years
have been troubled with chronic catarrn:
60 Troublesome had it become that could
scarcely breathe through my nose; had en-
tirely lost sense of smell, ami / became
almost totally deaf. accompanied with
ringing noises in my ears. After course
of electric and surgical treatment by DIR.
Darrin am perfectly cured of my deafness
and buzzing noises. Refer to me at
Kalama, Wash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-16
PERSONAL.

Arthur Alexander Stoughtol of New York, the first
holder OF the Columbia fellowship In architecture mas
entered the Ecoe des Beaux Arts Paris, having passsu
the examination with honor ranking sixh among Tic
thirty men admitted
Congressmen James J. Bclden has given the money
necessary to defay the expenses attending the lecture
of the Rev. DR.. Thomas Conaty, ex-president Of the
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Of America. to be
delivered in the Grand Opera House. syracuse. on
April 20.
George W. Chllds avows himself one Of those who
believe It mistake to put of being generous until
after one IS dead. "In the first place he SAYS you
lose the pleasure Of witnessing the good that You may
do and again no one can administer your gifts for
you as we'll as you can dc it for yourself
Mrs. Grover Cleveland is said to be a liberal pur-
chaser of rare books. She has passion for unique
bindings and knows q genuine article from an imita-
tion She has very finely bound and complete cot
lection Of spanish authors and Rarceiona eniI ION
1663) Of Cervantes Is included among IT, IL Is Tue
only one Of this edition in the United states
John Bigelow. ex-Unted States Minister to France,
sailed for New-YOrk yesterday by the steamship Ger
manic.
President Harrson's presence at the formal dedica
ton of the Leland stanford University is much de-
sired that an effort will be made to arrange the date
SO to secure him during his present tour
Benz Butler will take a journey through itais
South in May. lie is associated, as president, with
General Gordon, Of Georgia. and Ex-Governor Taylor,
of Tennessee, in an industrial development company,
with 500 900 capital to build railroads. TO develop
mines and quarrieS and to sell town lots In Dixie
Admiral De Rohan who died in Providence Hospital
Washington, recently, served in South America Win
Garibaldi in the Argentine struggle for independence
Afterward he was an admiral in the Gillian Navy WheI
the struggle for the liberation Of Italy began he Joined
(iaribadi and was made Admiral Of the sandman Navy
BY the latter an appointment which was subsequently
confirmed by Victor Emanuel. He was younger
Spoher Of Admiral Dahgren Of the United states Navy
Owing 10 a personal difficulty with the latter many
years ago William Dahlgren, who recently died
dropped the name Of " Dahlgren," and assumed the
maternal name, DC Rohan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-16

and II no mistakes are made in the nominating
conventions, there is good reason to beheVe .hal
Republican State officers, Governor S"u
Lieutenant-Governor and a Republican oena'e
and Assembly will be chosen Inc present
Democratic Assembly has so outraged the leei-
ings of fair-minded citizens OF all parnes Dy
DENYING the right of petition in order 70 curry
favor with the saloons that the Democracy ought
70 be and can be beaten, and thus rebuKeu' az
the polIs in November. Not for years have the
Ronublicans had so good an opportunity oHefeu
them of carrying the State. 1t would be grave
nnblic misfortune and therefore grave party
misfortune if they failed to make the most OF
Il. The formal opening OF the campaign Will
NOT come for several months yet. But it is moi
too carly for the county and town committees
and all other Republican organizations to bestii
,bo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-16

mon in the kingdom from the ranks OF industrial
produoers. and makes them idlers maintained az
the public cost. And If the prognosls OF inc
condition OF tho public works is uniavoraole'
what Is to be said of that OF the military syS-
tenn Year by year its burden OF cost must IN
croase until the nation is crushed into utter
min or a civil cataclysm demonstrates that
when soldiers speak fnanciers must keep silence
The Italian Prime Minister is represented to
have said this week that he regarded constant
agreement with England as far more important
tban remaining in the Triple Alliance, and that,
indeed Italy might ipd it desirable to let her
contract with the other two Powers lapse. The
words If truly reported, are significant. They
annarently indicate that the Marquis di Rudinl
is looking for financial salvation in reducuoh
Of ,be military budget. 1t would be reasonable
for him to argue that danger from any foreign
Power is remote while danger from national
bankruptcy is imminent and that, therefore IL
il we'll to avert the latter by daring the former
Sucb a course would, indeed, be revolutionary
Possibly few Italians would invegh against
Il But it is difficult TO doubt that the Italian
neople as q whole would heartily commend
course that, while it detracted not one wnit from
ltaly's honor, would give to them the pieSsihsS
of a real instead of a hooking peace
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Amusemenls.


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