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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
WHY CHINA GAVE Up.
Her Gods Deserted, and Her
Leaders We're Incompetent.
AN IMPERIAL PROCLAMATION.
Russia Seeks to Compel Evacuation OF
Korea, and Is Foment3nc Trouble
In That Country.

London, May "a dispatch from ITEM
ts!n 20 the Times says that an iu1pefiai
proclamation has been Issued announcing
the ratification OF the treaty OF peace De-
sween China and Japan. Il IS declared
that the government deeply pioneered
over the advice which has been odeFed 10
Il TO continue the war rather than sur
render, but the crisis demanded a decis-
ion. "a no victory had been obtained on
sea or land. owing 10 the incompetency
az the leaders VINO had only been able 10
recruit the rabble. The enemy, the
proclamation says, were menacing Re
king. The country was In a terrible con-
dition. The proclamation then goes on 70
say: "Could we permit alarms 70 disturb
the dwelling OF her sacred majesty
Heaven had not withheld his augury.
The sea overlooked the coast. and the
camps were submerged"
Yokohama. May IA dispatch from
Seoul gives further details Of the trouble
in Korea. II IN said evidence has been
discovered that Bokuisika. recently ap-
pointed acting prime minister. has formed
an alliance with the Russian minister at
feoui Count inouye. japanese minister
20 Korea. has returned 10 Japan.
81. Petersburg, May Sit Is stated
that the Russian government has declined
20 agree 10 admit military occupation of
Eorss by japanese forces and demands
that the government at Tokyo recall the
garrisons stationed there.
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The Trial of Oscar Wilde.

London. May 2s.-The Old Bailey court
was again crowded today when the trial
of Oscar Wilde was resumed. Wilde,
looking haggard. stood some time at the
foot of the jury box, conversing with
Rev. Steward Headiam. one Of his bonds
men. They were Joined by Lord Douglas
Of Hawlck. whose eye Is siiil discolored
as result of his encounter with his
father in Piccadiily. The Marquis of
oueensherry was also in court. looking
1aunty and confident. lie watched Wilde
closely. and paid great attention 90 the
evidence. Wilde. 10 was noticed. carefully
avcided the gaze Of the marquis. The evil
dence given at the previous trial was re-
peated In detail.
Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for Wilde.
reviewed In full the evidence furnished by
his client when the latter was examined
upon the occasion of the trial OF the Mar
anis OF Queensber on the charge OF Hh-
al. This occupied several hours. AT tho
expiration of which time Sir Edward ad-
dressed the jury on behalf of Wilde. At
the conclusion OF the days proceedings
the trial was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
How Jose MartI Was Killed.

New York. May 23.--The Worlds copy
right special from Havana says: Jose
Antonio Olivia, who was with the gov
eminent troops. Marti at the moment
was addressing his followers revolver IN
hand. He was shot by two bullets. the
first wouniing him I'm the chest the sec
onf In the neck. Gen. Gomez and Marti
had set out with 100 men TO attempt an
fnvas'on OF the Camaguay district, in
Puerto Principe province. The rebels had
charged the government troops fifteen
slaes with machetes When the guide
Olivia. shot Marti they made desperate
EFFORTS to secure the body. Gomez fell off
his horse. The rebels carried him off
Fourteen rebels were killed. one was an
American. The government losses include
one sergeant, one hugier and five pTivates
Killed aud six wounded
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Secretary Carlisle Delighted.

Memphis. May 23.-To an Associated
Press reporter Secretary Carlisle today
expressed himself as astonished at the
magnitude of the sound money demon
stration IT have the greatest conf
dence," said he, lin the ultimate success
of the sound money movement. The
wave Of silver sentiment reached formi-
dable proportions. but | think 1t has about
sDent itself and is already on the de-
cline. In my own state the struggle is a
hard one, and l have seldom seen such
great general interest in public qIes-
ton as is shown there. and, in fact.
throughout the. section. | trust the good
sense and judgment of the southern peo-
pie. No section OF the country Is more
vitality interested in the maintenance of
a sound financial policy by the govern
ment, and none has greater promise of
prosperity under sound economic condi-
tiopS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Seattle Chosen for the Next Annual
Meeting Order in Good Condition.

Meeting Order I'm Good Condition.
Walla walla. May 25.-Special.-After
spending tao days aud half OF one night
IL discussing the new constitution OF
the Grand Lodge OF the knights OF Pyth-
las. the matter was referred to q COM
mittee today TO report al the next sss-
sion. Seattle and Vancouver were COM
pstitors for the place OF holding the next
session. Seattle was chosen AZ the after
noon session. The following officers were
elected; Supreme representative. oiever
Hall. colfsx; grand chancellor. Nj. q.
Aarfindaie. Spokane grand vice chan
ceiior. l. Wisenberger. Tacoma; grand
preiate. II. c. McCrosky. Pennington;
grand master-at-arms. G. C. Thornton.
sDohomisa: grand keeper records and
seal. A. Beamer, Sprague. grand master
OF exche9uer Mitchell Harris. Olympia;
grand inner guard. L. r. Sohns, Fancou-
yer: grand outer guard, Ed Taylor. Ia
coma, trustee, T w. Gordon. Seattle.
There being only one division present for
the competitive drill. the 500 appropri-
ated for prizes was carried over 10 next
year Hermon division, OF Dayton. which
gave an exhibition drill yesterday. was
voted 800 by the Grand Lodge.
The third annual meeting OF the wash
ington Brigade. Uniform Rank. was held
last night. with a large number OF ofTl-
GERS present. No business OF importance
came up for discussion. The report OF
the assistant adiutant general shows that
the rank Is in good condition. and~not-
withstanding the hard times the loss OF
members Is very small The report of
the grand keeper of records and seal
shows a decrease in membership. but
financially the Grand Lodge Is In good
condition, having $1,000 on hand The
total membership IN the jurisdiction De-
cember 81, 1924, was 4.3si.
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Catholic school Books.
Montreal Letter IN New York Evening

u.
The Rev. T.. V. Lariviere. a French
Protestant missionary. has unearthed
some OF the schoolhooks used in the Ro-
man Catholic schools OF this province.
from which he gives extracts. TO show IN
what light the children are taught TO re-
gard their Protestant neighbors The
Little Quebec Catechisn1'' IS a textbook in
the Roman Catholic schools. on page "A
the question is asked.
can one Ne saved outside the Roman
Catholic and apostolic church,
"Answer-No. Outside the church there
IS no salvation"
Another hook Is entitled Talks on the
Professionalism a. the Present Day" This
book has been written nv Mgr. he Sec.1r
a Roman Catholic bishop OF France. ap-
proved ny Pope Plus IN. and Is highly
recommended ~ the bishop OF Montreal.
HIS lorfship has expressed his earnest
wish 70 see the book IN the hands OF ALI
the faithful. that they might he strength
ened and confirmed nv the careful De-
rusal ~ itS contents info their holy faith.
on PAGE the following questions are
asked.
Who has created You miserable Prot
es.ar's and who has brought you in.o the
wOrid7
"Auswcr-Luther has created rs, ana
brought rs into the world
FOR what purpose has Luther created
ven aua brought YOU iDro the worlde
ITO protest. after his example. against
Cod and against His church. and 70 sin
Rrievously after his example and BY that
means reach eternal life
What - a Protestant7
~ Protestant - one who. whether he
has hceN hs ptizeG or not. ~ makes TO
difference. believes what ne likes and does
What ne likes
What Is the mark - Protestant7
1T is ,he horror ~ the Cross. his ha-
trad % the holy virgin. Of the nope. and
% ths saints and also his entire forget
fu'ness 81 ne POOR scslis in purEatory"
There are several other books written n
a similar strain which are placed On the
hands % all children attending Roman
Catholtc s.hools in this province.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
THE MOSQUITO LAND.
Government OF Colombia Preparing to
Assert It's Claim.

Copyrighted. 1895. by the Associated Press.
Colon. May Gas exclusively cabled 10
the Associated Press today. the govern.
rlaent OF Colon bia Is preparing 30 set forth
A. detail the claims OF this republic 10 the
Mosquito territory. Gen. RenHfo. secre-
sary OF the Colombian legation AT Wash
ington City, who has been fighting for the
government against the rebels In the IN
terror, left here today on board the steam
ship city OF Para and Will take this
correspondence to New York.
Under a royal order Of the king OF spain
IN 1879, his ma esty annexed the Mosquito
coast 10 Santa Fedi ogota.and when Coz
ionibia gained her Independence. In 1910.
she became the rightful posseSsoT OF the
Mosquito coast. assigned to her by the
principles of possidetis, ''as you possess"
CHE basis or principle of treaty which
leaves beliigerents mutually TN possession
OF what they acquire by arms during the
war;. and exercised dominion over that
territory up to 1924. Even in the treaty be
tween Colombia and the Central Ameri-
can states, the former did not relinquish
her claim 10 the Mosquito territory.
The Colombian government Is husily oc-
cupied In collecting forced loan or
81, 00o.Ga 10 cover the expenses of the late
political troubles and. to prepare for
emergencies.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
GOOD WHEAT CROP.
Minnesota, Dakotas and Pacific Coast
TO Yield Big.

New York May 2-The World tomor-
row viii publish telegraphie reports from
nearly $50 points in the wheat belt show
ing the exact condition OF the crop.
These reports" the World says. show
that on the vast wheat farms OF the
Northwest, I'm Minnesota and the Dako-
tas the wheat crop is not only unin1ured.
but actually i'm better than the average
condition. Never better. is frequent
expression of the farmers OF that section.
From the southern section OF the wheat
belt there comes a different story. Kan
sas reports indicate less than half a crop.
In illinois, Indiana and Ohio chinchbugs,
rust and other ills have aided the frost
IN doing extensive damage 10 wheat.
Missouri and Michigan also report heavy
losses.
ION the Pacific slope. which is becoming
one OF the largest wheat-producihg sec
tons in the country. ali reports agree that
the crop is above the average.
Taking the whole wheat belt. together
with the Pacific slope, IL seems clear from
these reports that the present prospects
for at least an average crop are favorable
Favorable conditions and an increased
crop in the vast fields of the Northwest
will easily make up for the lessened crop
in the diminished wheat area of the CEN
trail states"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
Prosperity Returning.

Washington City. Nav &-Fears OF
trouble between Chile and the Argentine
Republic over the boundary line appear
80 have heen overcome hy the annual
message ~ President Crshsrt 81 Argcn-
tine. lust received here. which speaks %
satisfactory negotiations with Chile. The
president also refers 10 the settlement or
the trouble with Brasil over the Missions
territory through ARBITRATION by PRIEST
dent cleveland. ana says the arrange
ment promises - bring about renewal OF
the strong alliance formerly existing with
Brazil President Ur}hari reports that in
the midst OF the worlds depression Ar
gentlne exports were sio3. oso 600. 50 90. 100
in excess OF the imports.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
WAR ON THE HERETICS.
Drastic Measures To BE Taken Against
DIR. Briggs Seminary.

Pittsburg, May 2s.-The Presbyterian
general assembly demonstrated today that
its action In continuing the directors OF
Union seminary members of church
boards which was taken on Tuesday and
Wednesday. would seem to have been
dictated by fear of the result which might
follow the policy of exclusion. The pol
icy adopted today liz the beginning of an
active warfare against the New York
seminary. II is said that other measures
even more drastic are in contemplation,
but as to their exact nature nothing could
he learned.
II v1s recommended that the presby-
terry OF New York be instructed and en-
Joined not to receive students pursuing or
proposing to pursue studies in seminaries
not approved by the general assembly.
This motion was carried by large vote.
and Moderator Booth said the New York
presbytery would note the instructions
and obey the order
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
G.. \. Selecting Lands on the sound.

The Great Northern Railroad Company
yesterday Aled In the land office a list CT
tracts claimed under a government grant.
embracing loo acres along the Sank river
IN the northern part of Snohomish county.
At various times the company has made
selections. including ~ acres near the
switchback. $50 acres a. Skykomish sta
tons. 600 acres alonE the Skykomish river.
50 acres along the Sauk river. t.S20 acres
at thu confluence OF the Solduck r1ver and
Harrison creek. and IA acres "a Skagit
county. An these lands have been taken
under an at allowing the company 20 Sc
loot lands at any point on its line IN lieu
81 tracts in the ola ~. Paul. Minneapolis
4 Manitoba grant. in North Dakota. which
had been occupied by settlers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24

James Eagan, a bury locking fellow who
WAS released from the county Jail yester-
dsy. was captured by officer Earhee last
evening on South Fourth street. near
Washington. and locked up for stealing
seine provisions from Miss frankie Reed.
who runs house OF ill-faue on Washing
tor street. between South Third and
Fourth Eagan arst went 20 the Chicago.
or Washington alley and demanded money
OF Belle Burns. She offered him food. bat
he insisted on having money and tried 10
grab her diamond necklace She grabbed
a bottle however. and drove him down
stairs. Thor he Went 20 the house ken
ny Frankie Reed and STOLE some provls-
IONS that had becn left az the door Belle
BURNS notified Officer Baroee. who cap
fllred Fam after short chase.
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The peVeloprnrut of the Pncifie.

London. May 9l.-The Times this morn
ms la leader on the Pacific mail scheme
says that II there Is one feature by which
the history Of the sath century is like
Is 10 be distinguished beyond all others Il
bids fair TO he .the development of the open
shores Of the Pacific by a movement OF
the civilization Of the world, already seen
on the shores OF the Mediterran mean and of
the Atlantic, The article considers that
the government Is justified IA bestowing
en- annual subsidy Of fl0o.cco on the Pseinc
mail and cable service. IL suggests that
the amount IS now absorbed by Bechu-
elaua and might he liberated by giving
Bechaaland TO Cape Colony and under a
protectorate 70 q chartered compan.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
The Revolution In Ecuador.

Washington City. MAY sS-Cablegrsu,s
received ny the state department today
from Ecuador announce thar the revolu-
ton has broken ont afresh in that coun-
try. Orders were cahled 70 tire commau-
der OF the L :. :. Ranger. now az Pan
ANA. 20 proceed With his ship 20 Gaaya-
ensl Ecuador. a once. where ne viii SIN
b. able % communicate with the navy
department ~ cable.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
Remdv f,r the Cholera.
Fl Serton.

Two years aco there was an outbreak ~
cholera "a France and Instructions Vsre
fcrwa ~3ed 80 the r0attre OF q certain VII
lase - take al necessary precautions. as
the cpiieric VAS rapidly spreading
Az first eur worthy magistrate did not
know what 10 10. After awhile. however.
Re reported that Re was ready 10 receive
the dread visitor Cpau inquiry being made
So svAs discovered that IN his orders a s,lf-
uclcat number ~ graves Asd been dig ia
the l0cai cemetery 10 bury the entire par
isA Il required.
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GunrtlSmen i'm Mourning.

Brig. Gen. James M. Ashton. Of the Ma
tional Guard. has issued general orders
notifying the National Guard of the recent
death of Lieut.. w. VI. Chapman, OF Yak
ina member Of his staff. and ordering
all stan officers TO wear the usual mourn
Epc
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-24
The EARTHQUAKES in crs-ece.

London. Nav 9-Ths Standard has
further advtces from Athens Of the recent
earthQua kes, TIE most disastrous effe.t
was felt tn the southwest portion 90 Ey!-
rus. where seven villages were DESTROYED.
ftfty deaths are already reported
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Mr.. Hartley Must scry,., Her ,,,,,.,,,

Carson. New. May s7-'The supreme
court has rendered decision sustafg,fr.g
snt affirming TIRE Judgment of the district
co3rt 'n the case OF Mrs. Hartley who
Killed Senator Foley in her studio a. Reno
sasi who was sentenced 80 eleven years IN
the peniteaEiary.
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nor TOUCH. 4 he GoI-
lowing Is the oxpe-
rience OF many:
For a long time
, I was in poor health.
Ny bones ached. my
liver and stomach
bothered me, and my
appetite was poor.
In fact. 7 had no life
or ar bition. I was
advised 10 take
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
/ used two bottles
and improved so
much that | bought
IarSa riffa nr0Vaj a
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Tho I-nnalaralale Truth.

CHICAGO ITfhUne-
JSnnny-po~tor. y I was 20 ask You
whether it-s cosn' % hurt or not. would
you tell me the truth akoUt IL
Dentist certainly would. my boy.
Johnny-Then 80 ahead AMI pull 4
ont felIin' ne.
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great investment. II has made a differ
emf person OF me. II was the only medi-
cine during my three years of doctoring
that had any effect. II is at the head OF
all blood remedies, and I would not he
without IL al any cost" John Lotion, SIS
Thirty-fourth street, Chicago, III.
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ven. Union county The ehild's screams
brought assistance, and the negro fed
He was captured. and at l. o'clock last
night was hanged By mob.
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bismarck Has Nenralgia.

Hamburg. May 23.--Prince Bismarck 8
neuralgia OF the face has reached an
acute stage.
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mother Negro f.ynchcsi I'm Kentucky
Henderson. Ky, Nay ss.-t'1susse Thcr1r,-
500, colorsd. tried 20 outrage Mildred
Gray. a lS-ye2r-cld Waite giri al De ko-
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The most miserable man - the
ore who e all TIRE time ANXIOUS
about his health
Tse pasne's Celery Compound. and
keep well and strong. II Is not
lie ordinary remedses.-it Is rneda-
cine. Try u.
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Hoods at
the Head

II Is because Hoods Sarsapsrilia is the
greatest blood purifier that ii is able 10
cure diseases that other remedies can
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Spring chickens. - 50 IS cents a rlerr.
dry picked fowls. ~ cents per rsounf
Tomorrow al The Ful5on Market
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MCULLOCH IS DEAD.
For Many Years the Foremost
Financier of America.
HE RAISED MONEY FOR THE WAR.
Established the National Banking Sys-
Lincoln, johnson and Arthur.

Washington City. May A-Hugh Nc
Culloch died shortly before 2 o'clock this
morning. Death was calm and peaceful.
the patient being for some previous time
in comatose condition.
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AT the evening session Judge Rose
chairman of the resolutions committee,
presented the following report which was
unanimously adopted without debate.
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Just opened, another shipment of Fancy Dress Princess
Ducks navy blues blacks pink light blues grays browns
and tans dainty patterns and fast coors.
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ury. and thanking the distinguished guest
for the favor he had conferred upon the
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ALWAYS THE LOWEST PRICES.
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Glove Specials.

At lie PA 1l'se Lad Black T's'' Gloves r's'
AZ 7Oo PAIR-Fosters S-buton length Biarritz Glove
III iuu all sizes
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The Platform.

The people of the Southern states who
believe the maintenance OF sound and
stable currency 10 be essential to the
prosperity OF the whole country. and the
q n Ill sr.r-- q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-11-11
Midnight Frolic,' City Hall, tonigi
An "Ultimatum" for China.

London, November "a despatch from
Shanghai says that letters received from
English missionaries in the northwest OF
China confirm the statement that the
Dungans in that portion Of China who
recently revolted were nearly all provided
with Russians rifles.
The leader of the rebellious Dungans
has sent an ultimatum to the imperial
government announcing his intention to
advance upon Pekin unless he receives a
favorable reply The rebels are 80. 900
strong. and have entirely overcome the
imperial forces. Many large towns and
hundreds of villages have been pillaged,
and the fields are streWn with the dead
bodies of men, women and children. The
Shanghai Mercury says that very
serious rnutiny of Chinese soldiers has
taken place at Kiu Kiang, city and
treaty port in the northern part of the
province of Kiang 81.