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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-15
ON wHIDBY ISLAND.
The Farmers Busy Preparing Ground
for Spring Crops.

The Farmers Busy Preparing Ground
for Spring Crops.
CouPEvILLE, March A.-(Special. 1.-The
weather in this locality has been all that
could be desired the last ten days. The
sun shines brightly with the rain. The
roads are drying up, and the farmers are
utilizing it in preparing the ground for the
spring crops. There will be large acre
age of potatoes put out, and from the
amount of rain that has fallen during the
winter months the yield is estimated to be
very good. There is not so large an
amount Of oats put in this season as last.
The prospect for wheat is very fiattering.
The people of Coupeville have just cause
to protest against the way the mail has
been handled recently for this point. The
Seattle daily papers have been carried by
twice in the last week and left on the re-
turn trip the next morning. The cause of
the irregulerity is not known.
The Island County Times will make its
debut next Tuesday. It is edited by Mr..
B. F. Smythe, practical newspaper man
and printer from San Francisco, and I'M
der the management Of the Island County
Publishing Company.
The WILDLY Island Mill Company have
leased their mill to Mr.. Wray, thorough
going mill man, who has renovated the
machinery somewhat. and soon again will
be heard the buzz of the saw and toot OF
the whistle after an idleness of one year.
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THE STATE PRESS.

Olympia Tribune: Portland people sre con-
sidersbly exercised over the purchase OF the
Hunt system of railroad by the Northern Pacific
road They are afraid that all the Inland
Empire wheat will be hauled to the Sound.
Why shouldn't It be brought here! Is It
not far better to bring wheat TO Tacoma
and Seattle, where It can be placed In ships that
can sail out with full cargo, instead of loading
hall cargo at an inland port and Tightening
the other half down . river for upwards OF .
hundred miles? Common sense shows that
Puget sound ports are to be the wheat distribu-
tors OF the inland empire to all parts of the
world Portland will get share Of the ship
ping, but 1t will not be much, because OF the
dificulties In navigating long river full OF OBJ
sfructions- The Great Northern will also bring
wheat from the pienteous fields Of Eastern
Washington to Sound ports, not to Portland"
Port Townsend Leader: "This city is being
Hbeled in connection with the death Of Oyster
Charley, who died in the thirteenth round with
his friend alcohol The report is being circu-
lated that thirteen drinks OF Port Townsend
whisky VIII kill. OF course this SANDER can
be rcfuted by calling attention to the fact that
Washington, the second party to the contract,
drank fourteen glasses and lived, and our loyal
citizens win lose no opportunity to set the
matter right The fact is, both contestants
filed their glasses to the brim, and by actual
measurement Oyster Charley'S thirteen glasses
were found to be about thirty-six ordinary
drinks. Port Townsend whisky is all right"
Whatcom Rerfdle: "Mr. Parkinson's troubles
have been Of the head rather than OF the heart
He meant all right but miscalculated his jumps.
He was too guilcless and susceptible to fattefy
TO deal with the willy schemers."
Olympia Tribune: "As soon a. the legislature
adjourned splendid weather commenced, the
street cars began running, Fourth street was
finished and the robbins began TO sing"
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There are rare occasions in the history
of all countries when the ends and princi-
pies of law can only be subserved by a
contravention of its letter OF this class
was the occurrence at New Orleans on
Friday night, when the assassins OF Hen
messy, the former Chief of Police of that
city. were put TO death by concourse of
citizens.
1t is well established, to the satisfaction
of the most dispassionate who have given
attention to the subject, that these men
were members of an organized band of
trained assassins, bound by secret oaths to
the performance of their deadly and ne
farious work, and that they were the enc
mics of and terror to society. Law can
have no more beneicent purpose than TO
protect society against such monsters. No
agency can subserve purpose more ma
lignant or more hurtful than to protect
such fends at the peril Of society.
This is precisely what the letter of the
law was effecting in the New Orleans case.
There was no room 10 doubt the facts: no
room to doubt the guilt of the accused; no
room TO doubt that their guilt in this case
was pursuant to oath-bound obligations,
and was liable to repetition at any time
and often, but in the very nature of the
secret workings of the organization it was
impossible TO prove the truth and convict
the criminals in compliance with the letter
Of the law. The Law protected the assas-
sins and not society. The law left society
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SECOND NATURE WITH THE JUDGE.

Judge Calkins' friends assert that he was
not aware Of the movement to secure for
him the appointment Of United States cir
cult judge. They intimate that the efforts
put forth in his behalf are purely spon-
taneous and are prompted entirely by ad-
miration for the abilities Of the distin-
guished Ocostan.
OF course, this may all be true. Judge
Calkins has such habit of reaching out
after every Office in sight that it is not at
oil impossible that he should reach for
some of them instinctively and without
being altogether aware of the action. Per-
haps many of the offices which he has
sought during his short residence in Wash
ington he sought without fully realizing
to what q painful extent he was infiicting
his pretensions upon the public. Perhaps
the only Office for which he really believed
himself to be candidate was that OF
United States senator, and, obviously
enough, there is nobody besides himself
who believes that he was seriously cam
didate for that Office.
1t is exceedingly painful to view the
spectacle of bright and able man to whom
office seeking has become so habitual as to
be second nature. 1t is equally painful
to see Judge Calkins' friends encouraging
him in his peculiar mania and to see them
aided and abetted by habitual Office seek
ers in all parts of the state, who probably
hope that the success Of Judge Calkins IN
obtaining some Office, however small,
might increase the chances of their own
success.
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at the mercy of the assassins, who, by the
rules Of their order, were merciiess.
This was case in which society had no
alternative. II was compelled to assert
the Law Of necessary self-defense as superior
to the letter of the statute which in this
matter was effective only for the protec-
ton of crime and the imperiling Of life,
property and social order. Supplementing
an appeal TO the statute and an indisputa-
bic failure Of justice Hereunder, this 10
not to be classed as case Of lynch law or
mob violence.
1t is vindication of justice after vain
appeal to law and authority which must
not be confused with riotous lawlessness.
Laws are but agencies to promote the well
fare Of the people, and there are emer-
gencies-of which this was one-thst de-
mand assertion of the fact that the
majesty of the people is superior even to
the majesty Of the law. Of course this APP
plies only to rare and extreme cases, and
only after an appeal to law and authority.
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bad Laws Running Iowa.
St. Joseph, No. News.


No peTson or interest In Iowa has been bene-
flied except the limited number of demagogues
who inaugurated the crusade and have ridden
to temporary political power and position. In
the meantime, legitimate business men, tired of
the turmoil and dfscord which promises moth.
ing but adversity and further depression, are
leaving the state. A gentleman who has re-
Gently visited . number Of the more prom
inent cities in Iowa, has interviewed
many prominent business men and has for
himself observed closely the indications OF
business activity or depression which were APP
parent. and his report fully bears out and con-
firms the reports from many other sources that
the railway legislation In Iowa has proven q
damage to that state. the magnitude Of which Is
yet but family appre, dated. Not only are new
forms of business enterprise being deferred from
locating in Iowa, but business enterprises which
were successful and prosperous prior to the en-
actment Of that law are being driven from the
state.
The states that border ON Iowa can stand the
squeezing process AZ long as that state cares to
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continue It Illinois win continue to welcome
the manufacturing and mercantile industries 40
they become tired Of being buffeted about BY
the political Messiahs'' Of Iowa Missouri
holds her doors open to the exfles from Iowa,
and offers . state richer In natural resources
than any Of her surrounding sister states,
peopied with citizens fair-minded and liberal ~
any In the world, and with less crankiness and
demagoguery in the whole state than can be
found in single townships in less favored
regions.
Missouri needs railroads TO develop her rich
resources OF iron, lead, zinc and coal We need
the business houses and manufacturing plants
that are being driven from Iowa. There has
been some talk OF railroad legislation at Jefer-
son City this winter. There may be some mat
tiers in connection with our railroads that re-
quire some attention, but Missouri will not Ne
peat or remotely approximate the unspeakabie
folly which Is working such dire results In
Iowa, and which will continue to sap the life OF
that state until the unjust and oppressive laws
are modified or repealed.
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WHEELING, w. Va, March IA
ernoon in the presence Of the e
bly, of the West Virginia legiala
tenant r. NJ. G. Brown, OF O.
States navy, one of the heroes of1
was presented with q beautiful =
ably inscribed sword. It was "
by the legislature as q testimonI
honor in which his native state r.
The presentation was made By
Flemming, and Lieutenant Brow
ly responded.
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Late spring in thesr..a

WASHINGTON CRY, MaroA 4 "
weekly weather crop bulletin sovns
orally throughout the region go p
Rocky mountains the season 4 -
notwithstanding the fact that ~ =
dition over this region is genera r.
cess. The recent storms which
over the central valleys were o66
freezing weather in the region. 6
growing season is not opened
able the low temperature reuo
cause no marked injury to u
crops, except fruit trees In the e.
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THE WINTER FIRE.

Adown the valley, through the fields,
The twilight forces rise,
Day sullen!y and slowly yields;
Not so the sunset skies
fan-!ike glow lights up the West,
And twilight mists OF gray
In robes Of red and gold are dfest
Before the dying day.
Beneath the old Dutch tiles the IRE
CLOVIS like the setting sun;
The flames, fraii types OF my desire,
Before me leap and run.
The SHADOWS that ia corners fall
Fade In the rudy light,
A ray steals through the darkened baH
And banishes the night.
The thoughts of summer days have fed,
And In the embers CLEAN
The hopes and Joys counted dead
Awake az from dream.
Yet they to me are weird and strange,
Like ghosts Of days long past;
The year has brought wondrous change,
The dream hold will last.
dream of youth that viii endure
Az days pass into years;
To hold purpose high and pure,
To Danish cares and fears.
Though dreams Of old shall rise once mofe,
They are not 80 plain,
For Life IL true; there lies before
A higher goal to gain.
Fldrel Scott Nfaea
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On poll of presidential preferences
among the Republicans of the Indiana leg
islature Blaine and Harrison were the fay
orites, the former leading the latter by 6
votes. The legislatures of Minnesota.
North and South Dakota show practically
solid front among the Republican mem
bers in favor of the apostle of reciprocity.
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John Nelson and Jane, his wife, mutually de.
sired that in case either should die the other
should enjoy all the property owned By both at
the time of such death, and both made their
wills accordingly. But through carelessness
each signed the Others will. which was not dis
covered until after Johns death, when the
Supreme court decided that Jane was only en-.
titled 10 her dover interest and that the balance
OF Johns property must so to his other heirs.
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settled policy Of non-intervention. BY >
false assertion that We are interfering
against England. he aims to induce inter-
ference in her favor. It win not work.
The country win adhere TO its settled
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WASHINGTON CrrY, March A.
tative Morrow. of California, e.
president this morning and pr
grams from the boards of trado
Barbara and other California Ct
him to invite the president tow
cities on his Coast trip. III
said he has made no definite p1G
a trip, but said he would Co..
invitations in case he concludG1
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the United States government 49, IA
no steps, as far as he was adviss6 ~ - l.
the dismissal OF the proceedings ~ ~
by the British government n ~ ~
States supreme court involving ~ f..
diction Of this government oyeS - = .I
sea fisheries, pending the rsuor7ss .s<
ence Of that to arbitration. ~ r.
course he conld not be expected q ,!!I|
what counsel for Great Britain r.s'-.i
do in the matter.
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Since his great affection in the loss of
his wife and daughter Secretary Tracey is
said to have lost all relish for social
pleasures and has become absorbed by the
one sole purpose OF browning his career by
the building Of a navy that will be the
pride Of his country and an honor to it.
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P.rdoned by the Prsun1

WASHINGTON CRY, March IL
dent has granted pardon q 4
Charles Ingram, convicted In a
violating the postal laws, to t1
the expiration Of one year IT.
sentence. The sentence impo
case of John Powell convicto1 III
adultery, has been commul
months. I'D
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EsTEE GAINS ONE VOTE.
DeYoung Loses One Vote In the Ballot
ing At Sacramento.

INK n S3Cf0meutO.
SACRAMENTO, March 1.-THE result Of
today's ballot for senator in joint conven-
ton waSes follows: Estee "a, DeYoung
%, FELTON, Is, Blanchard IL, Johnston 4,
Wetmore /. The Democrats cast their
twenty-three complimentary votes for
William d. English. A number Of men,
beers of the legislature were absent and not
voting. The convention adjourned until
Monday noon.
The only change in the Senate was the
transfer of Simpson of Alameda from Fell
ton to Estee, giving Estee . gain of one
and FELTON, loss of one. In the assembly
johnson changed his vote from DeYoung
to Blanchard. Wentworth was absent,
but would have voted for FELTON,. Clark
was absent, but would have voted for
Estee
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PrrrsBuRe, March IA. I. 49,.
who Joined with the Eastern senskrsS2z
of the Union Switch and Signal ces.s42
and by voting proxies causnd ~: 49,
throw of George Westinghouse r.. -; n:
friends at the annual meetins = r i.
dangerously i'll at his home. Il e.e
with the new board uw7ss5 4
Rowand being deposed -
election Of 8. II. 0ooa~S. 30
Boston, as president Of the nev - e.
When Rowand was notified Of the $780,
he fell unconscious to the 6oor Ux
removed to his home, where - - =!
in critical condition. He il - aSs'
apoplexy. Rowland was formerly Il!
Of the company. BY the terms g
ment he was to be vice presid1S
company. ~ Sll
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Largest Floating Dry Dock in the worl

At Port Hadlock there II buildingwhat win
be the largest single pontoon dry dock in the
world. Work has been In progress for several
months under direction of Captain z. w. De
Lion, manager of the Puget sound Dry Dock
Company. The length of the dock Is 325 feet
and the breadth 100 feet The depth Of the
pontoon viii be 10 6 feet and the sides win run
up thirty-two feet above thiA From seventeen
to twenty-seven men are employed. Already
nearly zoo, 600 feet of lumber has been used, but
100000 feet viii be required The Jubilee
dock, at Sydney, famous the world over for its
size, is only 800 feet long by sixty broad. Any
thing coming to Puget sound can be accommo-
dated, and Esquimalt will lose share Of her
business. The dock may be located ct Seattle,
Tacoma, Port Townsend or Anacortes.
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Al Ohio Faupse

CrycIxSArr, March H-1ho
and Steel Company has mado
ment; assets, $50, 900: hahili1teA (
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WAsHrseroH CIrx, March I
sentative Spinola, of New Ye
ously ILL of nervous prost5111
Arlington hotel. His friends r.
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The Spokane Currycomb.
spokane Review.

TWO wheezy, stump-sucking mouthpieces Of a
coterie OF plotting politicians lave seen fit to
champion the cause of A p Curry, to excuse
the creation OF an expensive and unnecessary
ofice for his benefit, and TO defend the irregular
way In which he WAS admitted TO the bar. This
paper eheerfully comedies that privilege ana all
its attendant perQuisites TO such sheets, only
adding that il is entirely fit that such q cause
should be championed by such papers.
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NEW York, March 14.-NA[
actress, formerly of the Mar
Company, died today.
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WAsHIseroN CIrY, March 14.-Acting
Secretary Grant has detailed Lieutenants
Powhattan and Clark, Of the Tenth cav
airy, to special duty with the Second
Westphalian Hussars, No. II, of the I'm.
studying the German cavalry service.
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DAVENPORT, Ia, March M- %
received here of the death =
Cal, this morning of Judge 1T
one of the oldest and best knOv1l
of Iowa s*
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Tho Bering ses Litie.tion.

WAsHrxeroS CRY, March 1.-THE act
ing attorney general said this afternoon in
response to an inquiry on the subject that
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The best of everything IN the gents furnishinr
and clothing line ct the Imperial Clothing house.
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Read Of the Improvements


Going on at BROOKLYN;
FIFTY beautiful residences
nearly completed; streets be-
ing graded and sidewalked;
addition all cleared; every
lot ready for building; ELEC-
TRIO CAR LINE to be fin
ished in four weeks. This
will be one Of the best con-
structed car lines in the city.
Beautiful view, good water.
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silk and worsted underwear at the Imperial.
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Terms, $500 cash and S1O.O 90 per month
secures lot that will double in value
before you get it paid for.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-03

THE people on Figueroa street are ex-
ercised over the fact that the street
superintendent refuses to give that street
the recognition of streets that have
been graded. The reason given for this
is that there is no record of that street
ever having been graded. But it is a
fact that Figueroa street was officially
graded and accepted as far back as 1876.
1t was the third street officially graded.
The first was Main, the snext Spring,
next Figueora and next Pearl, which is
practically prolongation OF Figueroa
street. .These are facts that can be
shown from evidence outside the rec
ord. If the record has been lost or de-
stroyed, that is not the fault Of the
property owners on that street, and they
should not be made to suffer for the
negligence or imbecility of those who
were responsible for safely keeping the
records and failed to do so.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-03

amazing advance in the production Of
the cereals. The oil expressed from the
olive has become fne commercial
proposition, and the olive as fruit and
medicinal agentis is beginning TO be more
and more appreciated in this country,
precisely as Los Angeles and the other
southern counties are showing their
ability to supply market with these
staples however expanded it may be-
come. In addition to the oil from the
olive, petroleum fields Of Los Angeles
and Ventura counties are attaining the
magnitude of those of Pennsylvania,
Ohio and West Virginia. In the cereals
we rank in prolific production with any
region OF the globe, the only respect in
which we differ with other countries be-
ing our ability to produce from two to
three crops year in the staples most in
demand in the worlds commerce. Los
Angeles comes to the front az the pro-
ducer Of the corn, wine and oil of the
commercial transactions Of all ages, and
she caps this distinction with what will
prove to be the most varied and valuable
metallic production Of the footstool,
comprising gold, silver, tin, copper, iron
lead and score Of other metallurgical
specialties.
Do we strain apoint, therefore, when
in adding the premier climate Of the
world, we claim that every leading
element OF greatness promises us {
fruition of incalculable wealth, with {
city of palaces, and constituency en-
riched beyond the dreams of, ayarNt
from such multiform sources Of wealtl
and growth?
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-03

WE LEARN by the San Jacinto Regis
ter that Mr.. H. M. Johnston has i'm
ported a number of Japanese quails, and
set them loose on his ranch. A dispatch
from Portland, Oregon, says that large
importations of singing birds, such as
English nightingales, bull-fnches,
thrushes, larks, ETC., have been made
by the authorities of that state, and
that the musical throats of the native
linnet are now reinforced by the sweet
notes OF the imported birds, which have
multiplied rapidly. We should like to
see steps taken in this state to increase
the number and variety of our song
birds, as well as of birds that would af-
ford pleasure to the sportsman and di-
versified luxury to the table. But let
those who select foreign birds for domes-
tication here not repeat the grave error
that was committed in the central coun-