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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
Chicken Swallows a Diamond.


Some people are entirely too careless
with their diamonds. They make costly
chicken feed. but hen will pick one up
and eat II as quickly as she would a piece
of ordinary window glass. People should
not leave their diamonds around loose, es-
pecially in the hencoop 1t is reported that
a well-to-do farmer living over in Doug
lass county Eve surmise II is Representa-
tives Miles,. on removing the sparkler'
from his shirt front recently placed 1t for
safe keeping on the mantel, but on seek
ing il little while afterward, the costly
jewel had taken flight No person mad
seen it. and diligent inquiry failed to con-
meet suy one with its sudden disappear
ance, but it finally occurred to the owner
that perhaps a pet chicken which had the
entree to the house was the thief. but
how to connect 1t with robbery other than
by resorting to the ak blade was beyond
his reach. His decision was soon made up
that the chicken should pay the penalty,
and like many others that have taken the
same route to the fowls paradise or
went the head. After a careful post NOR
TEN. to the establishment of those present.
on splitting open the gizzard the gem was
found firmly encysted in that organ.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Ex-Gov Beveridge. of Illinois is dying
at Sandwich ILL.,
Edmund TattersaIl, head of the we'll
known horse exchange firm, is dangerous
ly i'll in London.
The Marquis of Salisbury has been ap-
pointed lord warden of the Cirque ports,
in place of the Marquis of Dufferin, re-
signed.
rotary of the Southern Pacific Company,
is seriously i'll. and will be Obliged 10
take years rest.
The choir of Emanuel Baptist church,
Chicago. which has the finest quartette
in the West has received notice that after
November 10 the choir's services Will not
be needed. This is the work or the new
pastor, Rev. Johnston Meyers, VINO says
the oratorio has no place in church
The business which takes ex-Superin-
tendent Byrnes 10 Europe, whittier he
started Tuesday on the Havel is said 70
be the establishment OF an international
port, the agency will be for the protec-
ton OF bankers in this country and Eu-
rope, and will have its principal once IN
New York. with branches IN LONDON,
Paris. Vienna and Berlin.
Ii Ching-fang, the adopted son OF the
viceroy Ii Hung Chang, has. since his
return from the peace conference IN ia
pan last April. been occupying ms leisure
hours I'm superintendng the building OF a
handsome house. in foreign style. inside
the capacious gardens OF his rather, SIT
The furniture and appointments or the
new building are said 10 be OF the best
English and French make. luxurious and
elegant. They have cost something IKE
$4,000 taels. while the value of the nick
naclSs is said TO amount TO a fabulous
sum.
Mrs Mary d Crook. widow Of MAJ.
Gen George Crook. who died lately at the
home OF her sister. Mrs. Fannie u. Reed,
at Oakland Nd, followed her husband 20
Oregon. Idaho. Arizona and other mill
tarv departments. In order 10 be near him
in his campaigns. Her tact and good
sense made friends for both OF them at
times when friends were needed. she was
a woman Of uncommon strength or char
acter and vet Of delicate and refined SEN
sihIlities She leaves no children. There
IS a decided romance connected with her
c>elirtship by Gen Crook. She was
Southern woman. born and bred. and nat
uraiiy affiliated with her relatives ana
many friends on the other side Not
outstanding this. the brave Union sol
der wooed her during the war ana hnai-
ly won her In February, lsbo. whiie she
was visiting her sister near oakland ana
the surrounding country was flled win
Confederate troops Gen. Crook made
desperate effort TO see her, with the re-
sulr that he was captured by the enemy
near her house and kept prisoner Tor
several weeks when he was exchanged.
He renewed his suit at the nrst opportu-
nity with so much arior and success that
the cOuple were married soon after me
close Of the war. and his bride accom-
panied him 10 his station IN oregon
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
ONE THOUGHTLESS HOUR
How q Glad Vacation Vas Followed BY
Bitter Pain.
A TREACHEROUS ENEMY,
Common Experience and the Lesson
1t Contains for People Fond of
Living ut of Doors.

A young man in Philadelphia was IA
tally injured not long ago by so innocent
a thing q cufr button. He fell in
such manner that the button was driven
deep into the flesh of his wrist. The
wound, though painful. was not con-
ton was considered necessary until signs
of lockjaw appeared. Then. of course. all
treatment was useless.
This is one example OF the power for
mischief OF little things. Here is another
less dramatic, but more common. and,
therefore. more impressive. People who
went from town TO country in the beauti-
full summer of 1895. delighted to spend
most Of their time out OF doors. They even
lay on the soft grass at night, watching
the stars and enjoying the cool breeze
II, upon rising, a man found his back
stiff he said, II must have been in one
position too long" If the stiffness per-
sisted until the next day he said, Il
guess ! must have taken little cold
But now vacations are over and the
autumn is well advanced. That soreness
and weakness in the lower part of the
back continue and with them are other
disorders. Shivering and fever alternate,
there is an unconquerable feeling OF lassi-
tude at times. the urine is Opaque and
sometimes bloody, the skin Is pallid and
the face bioated just beneath the eyes.
Digestion is poor and appetite almost
gone.
Let US look the matter in the face with
out hinehing. This is more than a little
cold, although in the beginning ii was
only a sudden checking of the action Of
ed Bright's disease, a foe to life quite as
ed Bright sdisease.a foe to life quite as
deadly as consumption. Common sense
would dictate that no time be lost in vain
regrets that more prudence was not exer-
cised in the country. Let us find a rem
edy. If We can.
We are fortunate to know that War
and energy, and the normal action of the
to expel from the system broken down
together with certain salts that have
the kidneys can rid the body of this death
laden matter. Congested, inf1amed kid
neys act as drain to keep poison in the
system.
What makes Warmers Safe Cure the
wonder and admiration of the medical
profession. is it's power to soothe the in
fiammation in the kidneys and to allay
the congestion so that the urine, once
more healthy in color and consistency,
carries away the waste freely and
promptly
One does not necessarily die soon of
Bright's disease. He may lead a misera-
BILE, uncertain. invalid life for years. But
what weary dragging years they are!
Let the sufferer shake off his burden of
sickness and suspense. He will find hope
and health in Warmers Safe Cure.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

The United States man-ot-war Marion
sgartei oat on a icRg cruise from saa
Francisco week axe. ana hss beer ale
e safely reach the port 90 san Diego.
She had been lad NJ year 81 Aare isl-
sna. during which tisne extensive repairs
were made on her az great expense. with
in a week a question sco9ns - se raised
as 20 whether she IS scawcTshy.
The rvPorss as 20 The vesseFs unsafe
condition raAy Re exaggerated arf con-
siaerahly eolored ~ ihoss ca bead. with
8 View o. Kettlnx egt % her. bat - ought
Gos - ess2te sgeas surprise i sQaaa ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Commenting upon the past governors OF
the territory Of Washington the Post-In-
teliigencer remarked that with the few ex-
ceptions named. they had died or passed
into obscurify. From the list Of exceptions
the notable name of George E Cole was
inadvertently omitted. The Cheney Senti-
mel says: Gov. Cole is living on his fine
farm near Cheney. hale and hearty IN his
old age. and loved and respected by all
who know him. Far from having passed
into obscurity, he has been for years and
still is prominent factor In the affairs Of
Eastern WASHINGTON.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The public Is hereby warned not 70 pay
any money TO parties representing 70 De
except the following, who are the only
authorized travelling agents OF the POST
intelligence. viz: J. A. MCCLELLAN, J. l.
Higgins This does not apply 10 resident
agents of this paper. who are located IN
various cities and towns In the Nortn3
west. nor TO postmasters who arr IN al
cases authorized to take subscriptions Tor
the Daily, Sunday and Weekly Post-lntei-
Iigercer. City collectors. ]. A. Cafhcart,
il c. Ewing, Is. w. Case and W. H.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Vancouver Independent.
on Saturday night last there went over
the Great Northern from Portland the
first shipment Of dried Italian prunes
from this county. II consisted OF ten ear
loads Of as ane fruit as the earth pro
duces and was BILLED for several % the
larger Eastern cites Upon bota sides Of
each car IN fbe train there was attached
banner telling that the cars contained
Itsia8n pruaeS grown IN Clarke county.
Wash. Another shipment Of about the
same SIZE VIII follow this week. These
p-uncs were most % them packed by L.
r. Clcugh ani were shipped ~ the KEEL
iey-Sutho1 Company. q Seattle, who
make a specially 81 Clarke county prunes
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

nr. 4 W Thcrntcn. the speeial agent
az the Department az agriculture. FOR pro
motion 81 the growth % FAX. proposes
visiting the hep FIELDS 90 Puget sound
rgts purpose IS 10 Induce = change from
thA cultivation % hers 20 that q FAX.
Dr Thornton IS a practical man. ard
his experience % the past few seasons
viii ~ very valuable There Is 10 bright
- prospect fer the farmer than that held
cat hy the cultivation % FAX. The cn-
mate anu sou 81 Western Washington
seem admirably suited Tor growth CT the
highest quality.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Those who think We are TO have gold
famine should read the estimates OF the
mint bureau. The gold production or
1894 was sis0. oOo. 90 which was an In
crease of s23, 0O0. 900 over that of 1893. The
estimated production of 1895 Is placed at
500 10000. These figures are millions
above the production during the gold days
of California and Australia and IL would
appear that in the last three years some
thing like $537 900, 900 have been added to
the gold supply OF the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

The assessed valuation for Chicago for
the year 1895 is 81. 900 900 less than last year,
and. consequently, the city's revenue is re-
duced considerably. In face Of this, which
result is laid at the door Of the state board
of equalization, the city is confronted
with the fact that its expenses are increas-
ing. rather than decreasing, and that the
amount of money necessary TO run two OF
the departments alone exceeds the tax in
come by nearly 500 600.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Even IL the next house of representa-
tives can accomplish but little in the way
OF general legislation because of the oppo-
sition of the senate and the president, it
will, nevertheless, have something to do
at odd moments in settling the thirty con-
tested election cases that will come be-
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Ambassador Bayard is reported as hav-
ing said on Monday that. so far as he was
concerned, he had only very general ideas
of the latest phase OF the Venezuelan
question. 1t is to be hoped that they are
those general ideas which first took shape
L.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

II was rather sage remark Senator
Davis made when he said he did not APP
prehend any war between the United
States and England for the reason that
the latter has given US the Dominion OF
Canada as a hostage of peace. In war
between England and ourselves, with hos
tilities on Canadian soil, as they probably
would be. the advantage certainly would
be with the United States.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Now that the old Pacific roads have
been MIXED dry II is to be noted how con-
descendingly the old-time wreckers
acquisce in the idea of the government
paying off all the Indebtedness and TAX
ing possession of what there is left.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

II Maryland goes solidly Democratic
this year IL will be largely due TO the per-
sonal efforts Of Senator German. A great
many of his own party have gone back
on him and the administration has abso-
lutely given him the cold shoulder.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

The Missouri State Board of Agriculture
is holding series of twenty-one Institutes
throughout the state for the benefit OF
the farmers. Agricultural topics are dis
cussed and there are exhibitions of local
cereals. vegetables and fruits. This year
the Institutes are more successful than
ever before.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

The Chicago Tribune says that Senator
Allison is working hard for the Republi-
can party this year, as he always has for
many years past, and that some day he
will get his reward. There is no doubt Of
this, but the date of payment mentioned
may be little too uncertain to exactly
suit the Iowa senator.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Hall, a society organized ostensIbiy for pa
triotic purposes. and which annually cele-
brates the Fourth OF July. Its demonstra-
tons are never 50 energetic on the Fourth
as when the society Is out of power. its
leaders in exile, in prison or indicted. The
same form of patriotism exists in some
parts OF Tacoma Advice or criticism from
Seattle is resented by those who have their
hands in the public till as an attack on
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
a GUARANTEE.

The posi-Intelligencer hereby euara1-
fees IT'S advertisers . bona nde paid circu-
lstion, Daily. Weekly and Sunday, double
that OF any other newspaper published In
the state OF Washington. Advertising
contracts will be made subject to this
guarantees.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

II the Illinois grand jury succeeds in
indicting Sweinfurth. the bogus Messiah.
no doubt 1t will receive hearty thanks
from the entire community which has for
a long time been compelled to witness this
impostor running at large.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

For once Gen. Campos sent out a truth
full telegram. when he said he would do
no more campaigning till December. The
falling off I'm royalist victories of late indi-
Gates that Campos meant what he said.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

John Sherman says the nomination was
bought for Harrison IN 1883. but that the
latter didn't know it. He doesn't say
anything about the nomination OF 1892 and
the Federal patronage OF the South.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

II is ridiculous for any Kentucky news
papers 70 think that anything they say
can keep Col. w. {. p. Breckenridge out
az the state campaign. The colonel is
away beyond that stage
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

y states executive hasn't much sympa-
thy Tor his fellowmen when he won't al
low these two pugilists TO get together
and prepare each other for a long sojourn
IN the hospital ward
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

In spite Of deniais from some quarters
that there are any tin plate works in this
country. the special treasury agent re-
ports forty-eight American firms in OPP
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
Might Become an Auctioneer.

Washington CITY star.
"po you think, professor. sad he rnu-
s'csily ambitious youfh. that I cAa ever
d. anything wita my voice -
Well" was TIE cautious reply. ''it
nav come In handy - holleE VITA Ia case
CO are
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

In the game OF tag among Demo
cratic asp!rants for the presidency It has
come around for Secretary Mortons turn
70 lie 'It''
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Some people are complaining because
OF the cold here, but think OF the residents
OF Michigan and Central New York.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

In spite Of any uneasInsss that may be
occasioncd ~ the disorder in Korea. the
execullon o. Negetarians goes right along.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Gen Coxev is said 70 he taking the
edge on Of his calamity speeches in Ohio
by delivering them from the rear plat
form OF a Pullman car
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

With the masses restless and more or
less secret talk Of Republican revolution
at home. this IS a bad time for the king
OF Portugal TO have falling out with
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

n Samuel johnson Is often quoted as
SAYING that patriotism is the last refuge
Of sceU0arels." WAT Re did say Is that
There IS a form Of patriotism which Is
;he last refaee. etc" This form of pa
sr.ss.SEa Ia nell illustrated hy 42mEzaax
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
REWARD.

A reward OF SO will be paid for informa-
fion leading 10 the arrest and conviction
OF any one stealing copies OF the Post
,nteiligoncer delivered to subscribers
throughout tho city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

ColviIle Pioneer-Standard: The great
power and influence OF the Republican
party as factor in politics and ciyiliza-
ton OF our country Is due chiefly 10 the
fact that from its birth IL has possessed
through its membership, the best aver
age intelligence, courage, morals and con-
science OF the country.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Goldendale Sentinel: Goldendale is hid
from the outside world. She is out OF
sight We get there just the same. We've
got 'em. They are here 10 stay. The
bloomy. baggy, blooming boomers bloom
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

CowEtz Valley Journal: The state land
cruisers are at work selecting state lands
In the Coweeman country. We learn that
the new survey viii be thrown open as
soon as they are through with their work.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

whatcom Reveille: II is reported that
Stewart, even, is getting doubtful whether
he is free silver man or not. While he
has some of the symptoms as they were
a few months ago. Most OF those at
tackled with the mania have become con-
valescent. with prospects of total recov-
cry, though some still have it in the acute
form.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
THE STATE PRESS.

Skagit Valley Herald: There Is no
county in the state with which Seattle
does larger business than Skagit. and
anything that benefits Skagit county VIII
result in benefting Seattle
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Auburn Argus: The temperance people
OF Seattle are agitating the Roosevelt
Sunday idea in that city. We are IN
clined TO believe those people will aSitate
till they are very weak in the stomach
before that plan will be in successful OPP
Grafton in Seattle. Just imagine. if you
can. a Seattleite going dry on Sunday or
any other day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

San Juan islander: The fisheries OF
Puget sound. Washington sound, the
Gulf of Georgia and tributary rivers are
among the states greatest sources or
natural wealth, and in our Judgment IT
could not but seriously retard their de-
velopment to enforce a literal inlerpre-
tation of a treaty made two score years
ago when fishing as an industry In this
state was not even dreamed OF.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23

Puget Sound Mail: Gov. Sheldon. of
South Dakota, says: ''The Wilson tariff
law is not favorable to wage earners." He
also says: mo man in this country ever
saw really good times except when ev-
cry laboring man who wanted employ
ment could get 1t at reasonable wages.
That can never be as long as we go
abroad to buy what we ought 10 make
for ourselves. Gov. Sheldon's head is
level. He sees that South Dakota could
produce much that is imported waste
fully