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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-01-16

7 H. Crane. Real Estate Agent,
- Summertowp. Tenn. Makes a
speciality Of timhered lands. Furnishes
timber for mills 'Vill assist in pro-
curing low rates OF freight Corr,
spondence solicited. 1-2-tf
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Empire of the Skayit Valley.
Frank Wilkeson In New York Times

frank NlIkeSOn IN new ork I1f0eS..
There is a small valley in the northwestern
portion Of the northwestern state of our union,
Washington, named skagit. This valley, in
Guiding the valleys and divides and highlands
tributary to Ii, contains about $500 square
miles 1t thrusts a broad, long, and exceedingly
fertile hand northward across the boundary be-
tween British Columbia and Washington, and
the fingers of this hand terminate on the south
ern slope of the Fraser river divide. Five thou
sand five hundred square miles is not an ex-
tensiye area, but the Skagit river area is the
most resourceful in the United States If not on
earth. II is an empire. In this valley sufficient
food to feed million persons can be produced.
On its alluvial lands stand sufficient Douglas
sr and red cedar to replace the wooden ships
that compose the merchant marine that today
sails on the highways of commercial seas il that
marine were to be annihilated by some wide
spread disaster, and an expert woodsman would
be required to discover the openings made by
swinging axes during the period of rebuilding.
The foothills that bound the main valley and
all Its tributary streams are ribbed with many
seams OF bituminous coal, the output of which
when the mines are opened, could supply
Americas blast furnaces with coke for q tbous-
and years. The same hills contain iron ore in
seams aud veins in such great numbers that no
man longer pretends TO keep record OF the finds
There are mountains OF low grade iron ore on
whose rugged tanks lie millions of tons OF the
ore, and from wnieh other millions of tons
could be quarriei as rock from hillside
Higher up the valley, close TO the slow-creeping
glaciers and outcropping on many rugged and
almost inaccessible mountain hanks is wide
mineral belt that IS veined with ores that carry
precious metal. II might almost be said that, If
the silver coinage of our nat on were wiped out
OF existence, it could be replaced with the fut-
ure output of the mines that have been discoy-
cred in hi. mineral bet.
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Let MI. Blaine Alone.

Detroit Journal.
Nothing is more pathetic than the present
Democratic solicituds about Mr. Blaine. One
eminent Democratic politician suffers himself
party papers, and il reported as saying that: "If
Mr.. Blaine does not announce himself as q can
didate at once there will bs no hopes for him"
Another one CONSTITUTES Blaines dignifed silence
to be equivalent to his promise to support Har-
rison. A prominent Democratic paper also
tries to drive the wedge into the Republican
ranks by publishing the following: "Blaine
could not possibly remain in the cabinet were
it not that an understanding must, ere this,
have been arrived at between him and Harrison;
prabably, that they will both remain quiet and
see which develops the greater strength, the
weaker one to eventually support the stronger"
The Democrats are wise in their day and gen.
Grafton in thus trying to divert attention from
their own embarrassing issues. Their pure con-
lectures concerning possible Republican eandi-
dates are about as valuable as their convictions
and conclusions about their own issues.
Meantime Republicans are not taking their
cue from Democratic leaders. II Blaine has a
fraction OF the sagaeity which friends and foes
alike attribute to him. his own judgment will
be the best reliance Of the party Democratic
clamer for an announcement" is answered
with greatest dignity BY silence.
Everything is now moving towards Blaine.
An announcement" might precipitate division.
Mr. Blaine Ia now effectively attending to i'm
portant duties deyolvinG upon the diplomatic
representative OF the country. His announce
ment' would compel him to suspend these
duties and enter politics.
Let no Republican be misled by Democratic
ciamor. 1t is q good rule in warfare TO first
ascertain what your enemies really desire you
to do. and then take an opposite course
Will not our opponents consistently apply
their own arguments to their own party, and
insist that Mr.. Cleveland should now "an.
nounce' himself?
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HILLS FIRM GRASP.

Governor Hills firm grasp on the Demo-
cratic organization in New York is shown
by the selection of William L. Sheehan to
fill the place on the Democratic national
committee made vacant by the resignation
of Herman Oelrichs.
Oelrichs is Democrat of the Mugwump
variety. He believes in free trade and
civil service reform, and believes Grover
Cleveland TO be their prophet. He re-
signed from the national committee be-
cause he could not stand the methods en-
ployed by Hill and Tammany in the recent
campaign.
Sheehan is man after Hills own
heart. He is practical political worker,
and he allows no conscientious scruples to
interfere with his work. He is one of
Hills ablest lieutenants, and he is bitterly
opposed to the denomination of Cleveland.
When Sheehan succeeds Oelrichs it is
evident that Cleveland has very slim
chance of obtaining the New York dele
cation. And without that delegation,
where is he?
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sEATTLE. FRIDAY. DEC. II.
ALL FOR BLAINE.

The conviction that Blaine win be the
Republican candidate for the presidency
Is deepening into certainty. Mr.. Blaine's
health is excellent, and, that being
granted, he cannot and will not decline to
accept the standard which his party VIII
place in his hands.
As the belief that Mr.. Blaine will ac-
cept the nomination grows the demand for
him becomes louder and more intense.
1t comes from every state. 1t comes from
every county. Never since Ulysses s.
Grant was first nominated for the presl-
dency has the choice of the Republican
party been so manifestly unanimous.
All Republicans admit and glory in the
wisdom, conservatism and patriotism of
President Harrison's administration, but
all Republicans want Blaine.
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rnIumpHANrLY INDICATED.

The strongest attestation of the wisdom
of the last congress, the most powerful ar
gument in favor of the Mckinley tariff
law, is contained in the figures set forth
in the message of President Harrison. The
years experience which these figures rep
resent affords triumphant vindication
of the wisdom of those who framed the
law, and especially of that great man
whose name it bears.
While the Mckinley bill was pending in
congress and Immediately after it became
law, the calamity howlers in America
and their allies in England were cease
lessly asserting that it contained the germs
of ultimate ruin tor this country. 1t would
demoralize our industrial and commercial
system. 1t would utterly prevent the i'm
portation of foreign goods. 1t would raise
the prices of all that people wanted to buy
and lower the prices of all that people
wanted to sell. In short. they declared its
passage to be an unrelieved calamity. Un-
fortunately many people were misled by
this dismal and persistent howl, and to
this fact the present Democratic majority
in the House of Representatives is due.
What are the facts2 Have the predic-
tons of disaster been fulfilled? Let the
official figures as set forth in the presi-
dents message answer.
During the first year under the McKin-
ley tariff our foreign commerce reached
the enormous total of 81, TAI, so6. 4o6, an in
crease of more than 500. 900, 900 over the
total of the year previous.
During the first year under the McKin-
ley tariff the value Of our imports ex-
ceeded by more than Sl1, 900 the value
of our imports during the previous year.
During the first year under the McKin-
ley tariff our exports of breadstuffs and
agricultural products exceeded in value
by s45, s46, 1877 the exports during the pre-
ceding year.
During the first year under the McKin-
ley tariff our exports of manufactured arti-
cles exceeded in value by SIS, S3s, 240 the
exports during the preceding year.
During the first year under the McKin-
ley tariff the total receipts of the govern
ment were S45s, 544, 233. %, while the ex-
penditures were 1921, 304, 47O.48, leaving a
surplus OF $37 ,239, 1927.
During the first year under the McKin-
ley tariff the general tendency of prices
has been downward rather than upward,
and the foundation has been laid for sew
eral important industries new to the United
States.
Could any measure be more splendidly
vindicated? Could any legislation afford
better results? No wonder our English
critics are amazed and our Democratic
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TALL DOUGLAS.

A stormy night, aad fearful
The wind the sea did rack;
The foam was white as snoWdrifts
On waters iron-black.
The beach was filed wi fishers
Fishers and fishers wives,
A lookin' at sinsin' wreck
Houdin' twa human Lives.
A lass stood watchin' wi them,
Tall Douglas by her side,
The man whom she had promised
To wed at Easter-tide.
And there. on those dread pillows,
The youth she once bad loo'ed;
At the sight her love returned,
And his danger chilled her blood.
She cried, SIS name to save himl"
WI hand tight clGspin' hand,
Tall Dougia then strobe forward
Among the falt'rin' band.
He rose among the fishers,
he lowered aboon the lave,
'Noo, dinna greet, my lasste,
Your lover will save"
He leapt into ths breakers,
No frighted by their roar,
Though hissin, groanin', growl1n,
They flung him back to shore.
Again he faced them dauntless,
And grappled wi the sea,
While sobs cam frae the women,
Hes but gaun out TO deeP
False fear, for he returned,
God given frae the food,
HIS cen stun-set and stony,
His face a. streaked wi blood.
His arms gripped fasta figure,
A bonny, fair-haired youth,
So young aud goodly- favored,
He moved tho womens ruth
Tall Douglas did no heed them,
He steadily pushed past
And by the tremblin' lassie
His burden he unelas't
His breath cam short wi anguish,
His face grew white wi pain;
eye lov'sG him first, my lassie,
Moo take him back again"
No ither word then spake he,
His face grew ashen grey,
And he turned ava frse her he lo'ed
Forever and for aye.
A. TEN
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NORTHWEST NEWS.

The Cinnamon on WILDLY island all express
themselves as anxious TO get away. After the
sale of their produce this winter it is not likely
many will remain.
Cora NJ. Fitzgerald, the Cheney schoolmarrn
who fell a.leep while school director was de-
hvering lecture to her pupils, who was re-
moved in consequence and sued for a iull year 8
salary. has won her suit.
The school population of Pacific county this
year is Al. The per CAPITA fund vii approx
mate $40 per pupil The school property of the
county amounts to s25,36o. The number OF
teachers engaged is twenty three.-ssaland
Journal
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The samish Like the Nile.



In many respects the Sanlsh country resem-
bles that bounding the River Nile. The climate
IN the two counties is almost exactly similar to
that of the Upper Nile country, with the excep.
ton. probably that IL is warmer in the summer
months in tie last mentioned country. But in
many other respects one would pass for the
other. The luxuriant growth of vegetation, the
belts of enormous timber skirting the plains.
the soft, loamy soil, capable of producing anv-
thing that grows, whether fruit or cereal. or the
dubious vegetables, and the enormous size and
rapid growth are the natural endowments of
both countries
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Carolina, and there is now no reason. II there
ever existed any, why our congressional dis
trfcts should not be arranged in reasonably COM
pact Shape.
Just when Governor Tillman begs South
Carolina to give up government by gerry
mander Governor Hill, of New York, is
seeking to obtain it.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The public IL hereby warned not to pay
any money TO parties representing to be
agents Of the Seattle PosT-INTELLIoEScER,
except the following, who are the only
authorised travelling agents of the Posr-
ISrHLLronScKR, viz: J. A. Mcclellan, L.
C. Branson, T. A. Davies and J. H. Will
lett. This does not apply TO resident agents
OF this paper, who are located in various
cities and towns Of the Northwest, nor to
postmasters, who are in all cases author
ized to take subscriptions for the Daily,
Sunday and Weekly PosT-IsrELLIGENcER.
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encouragement for Sol smith sh...,,.

AFTER the performance OF the new play, ~Peace-
ful Valley at Tacoma, a prominent citizen OF
apparent culture waited TO have q word with
the star. "You are" said he, "Mr. Russell, an
actor OF real promise. have enjoyed your per-
Torrance so highly that venture in spirit OF
admiration to venture a suggestion. / trust |
am not offsnding?" ''oh, no; not at all" urged
Nj Russell go on, my dear sir: ! am only too
glad to hear suggestions" "well, then" con-
unued the stranger, sic occurs TO lie that you
would do well in comedy; have You ever tiled
10 do comic partr'
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peculiar to your sex, can be taken away.
The one unfailing remedy for them Is Dr.
Perce's Favorite Prescription.
1t corrects, cures, and builds you up. 1t
improves digestion, enriches the blood, dis
pels aches and pains, melancholy and nerv-
BUSINESS, brings refreshing sleep and restores
health and strength. For periodical pains,
internal inflammation and liberation, weak
back, leucSrrhea, and all kindred ailments,
it's positive specitic-onc that is guaron-
teed
If it fails to give satisfaction, Ia any case,
the money paid for it is returned
A little book, on Woman and Her Dis
cases. sent to any address, sealed from OBJ
seruotion, on receipt Of ten cents for post
age.
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical As
ISOLATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
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those states would have been Michigan
lied and at least twenty-three electoral
votes gained for the Democrats. This
would have been legal and vet it would
have been a great wrong without moral
defansa
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raInment; and this important mission of the
public library is growing into recognition
wherever public libraries are established. In
the end It will seek to supply every need in the
lowliest and in the highest of intellectual walks
will constitute rs il should, q true university
for all the people. A. J. SMOKE.
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A Lovely Christmas Gift

eau be selected from the mammoth stock of o
Z. Pettis i Co, from 10 cents to $1,000
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Buy your gold speetaclss and opera glasses OF
D. Clay Eysssele, the optician. 90 Front street
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-30
LINENS. 81 AUNETS
AND QUILTS.
II Means

\ chance to make a sc'ec-
ton from a STOCK double the
SIZE OF any Linen Department
in the State Of Vermont
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night by something thou knowest not
what, and there tie shadows fioating in the
room, and handwriting on tine wall, and
you feel that your last hour is come. and
there be e fanting Mt the heart, and n
tremor in the limb, and a catching of the
breath-then thy doom would be but an
echo of the words of the text. an that
night was Bclshazzar, the king Of the Chal-
deans, slain"
TUE GOSPEL INVITATION
Hear the invitation OF the Gospel! There
may be some Que in this house to whom
shall never speak again, and therefore let
it be in the words of the Gospel, and not in
my own, with which / close: "lIu. every
one TINT thirstethl Come ye to the ,yaters.
And let him that hath no money come.
buy wine and milk without money, and
without price" Come unto me, all We
who are werry and heavy laden, and will
give you rest" Oh, that my Lord Jesus
would now make himself so attractive to
your souls that You cannot resist him: and
that, If you have never prayed before. or
have not prayed since those day when you
kneit down at yo'lr mothers knee, then
that to night you might pray, saying:
Just No am. without one plea
But that thy blood was shed for me-
And that thou bid st rue come TO thee.
Lamb OF God, come!
Bnt If You cannot think Of so lone. a
prayer as that, will givn YOU a shorter
prayer that You can say. God. Ike nercful
to Inc, "A oinuer." Or, if YOU cannot thinl;
OF 80 long n prayer ~ that, | viii give you
still shorter one that you may utter,
Lord, save Inc. or | persh!' Or if that
be too long prayer you need not utter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-30
"Oh, King Peishazzar, i've for


of royal beauty CLEAN to the uplifted cbai-
ices, as again and again and again they are
cmptted. Away with care from tho palscei
Tear royal dignity TO tatters Pour out
more winci Give us more light, wilder
music, sweeter perfume Lord shouts to
lord, captain ogles to captain. Goblets
clash, decanters rattle. There comes in
the vile song, and the drunken hiccough,
and tho slavering lip. and the guffaw of
idiotic laughter, bursting from the lips of
princes, flushed, reeling, bloodshot; while
iningling with it all hear, ~ uz2a huzzal
for great Bclshazzar!'
THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL.
What is th,,t on the plastering of the
wall? Is it a spirit? Is it a phantom' Is
it Gods Out Of the black sleeve of the
darkness finger of fiery terror trcmbles
through the air and comes to the wall,
circling about as though it would write,
and then, with sharp tip of flame, en-
graves on the plastering the doom of the
king. The music stops. The goblet falls
from the nervele-as grasp. There is u thrill.
There is a start. There is thousand
voiced Shrek Of horror Let Daniel be
brought in to read that writing. lie comes
ill., lie reads it, ''WeiEhed in the balance
and found wanting
McanWrllc thC NSSNrlans, who Tor two
years had been laying siege to- that city,
took advantage of that oarousal and came
in. | hear the feet Of The cunQucrOrs on
the palace stairs. Massacre rushc, in with
thousand cleaning knives Death bursts
upon the scene, and ! shut the door Of
that banquctnS hall, for do not want to
look. There is nothing there but torn
banners, and broken wrcaths. and the slush
of upset tankards and the blood Of muir
dered women, and the kicked and tumblel
carcass of . dead IInt For in that night
was Belsha2zar the king OF the Cluldeans,
slain"
READ IT As 1T Is.
&" on 10 learn mat when God writes
anythlhG on TIE N&l!- man mad better
read 1t as IL 'a' D'H"'' H'd not miHintcr-
pref or modlly "a" {" =" writing on the
wall 1t IS III foo !1Shi' 80 n ~ ect min
lister of the To.peI % prea. Ia "i7 a>s things
mat the Poop IKE or the pc ."'" cno"~e.
AounE m"r' what S1hlI preach 3" ga to-
night nhH!l ten You OF the Gls"'iy 81
human ndture2 Shall | tell You Of tnc
wonders tn"t our race ms accompi'shcdf
Ph' no. you 'HN, tell ne thc message
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lie; ond quick as that she was dead
Gods judgments are upon those who de
splsc him and defy him. They come sud
denly
The destroying angel went through
Egypt. ID you suppose that any OF the
people Earw that he was coming; Did
they hear the flap Of his great wing? No!
no. Suddrnly, unexpectedly, he came.
Skilled sport,mcn DO not like TO shoot a
bird standing on "A sprig near by, II they
are skilled they pride themselves on tax
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It Means

a chance to buy Darnask,
Towels, Napkins and Quits
lower than they a~e sod at
other seasons of the year.
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A RAIL- GAME TODAY.
Seattle to Beat Portland If the
Sky is Clear.
LANCE AND o'NEIL THE BATTERY
Kent Races Postponed on Account Of
Rafn-BelIingham Bay Ball Team
Beaten by the spokanes.

The Seattle and Portland teams, who
have had to postpone two games on ac-
count of rain, will play this afternoon, If
the elements permit. The hard luck
which kept three out of four Of the games
with Spokane from being played seems to
have returned. However, both teams are
eager to come together and with anything
like good weather they will have the OPP
portunity today.
Willie Large. the pride Of Port Town
send, hes reached his twentieth birthday
today, and intends to celebrate the event
by catching the game of his life. A fur
Their and still greater incentive to the win
ming of laurels will be the presence in the
grand stand of a charming young lady,
who is resident Of Port Townsend. Yes
terday, in company with friends, she oc-
cupied a seat just behind the catcher's POI
sitlon until the disappointing announce
ment that there would be no game was
made
Ed 0'Neil, who seems in practice to
have recovered the free use of his arm, will
be in the box for the home team. For the
visitors the battery will be Wadsworth
and Graf. The makeup and batting order
of the two teams will be: