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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Leaving sentimental considerations alto
gesher ogs OF sle question, shere are GER
ta.a god ard substantial business rea-
sons any the independence OF Cuba would
Dc hsghiy Deasficlag TO the United States.
TIE UniteG states Is the great mart for
Cuban products. yet under the Spanssh
rule IN the Islands the United States IS
practically cut out OF the natural rscip-
rscal trade by means OF an onerous sys-
tenn or customs dges designed TO favor
spain at the expense Of tbs country. A
recent article in the New York Times
rsats exhaastigely of this Spanish tariff.
ard shows that the discrimination against
this country amounts 20 from 80 70 60
per cert and IN some cases reaches 1900
per cent.
A hundred h.ios of cotton prints from
3Ialn pay s2.G duty; from the United
States. yls.2s. A hundred k4los Of cotton
hosiery from Spain pay tl0.s5; from the
United States. sisS A thousand kiios OF
sugar bags from Spain pay SAG; from the
United States. ss2.5a. An importation OF
cashmers walsh would pay q duty OF SIS
coming from Spain, II imported from the
United States would pay 800.
In tho condition OF trade which existed
prior 70 the war. IL Is estimated that these
Determinations diverted to Spain not less
than sis.ooo.o 900 annually IN trade which
would otherwise have come 70 the United
States.
This Is some Indication a-s to the amount
OF prospective future profit which would
aow TO tho United States annually II Cuba
were independent OF Spain. or annexed 10
the United States There Ia another AMI
serious item to b taken into considera-
ten. which e the amount OF actual loss
which has been inflicted upon the trade OF
the United States by the existing war.
Our exports 20 Cuba In 1884 reached sE,-
iss. SIS: in 1896 they feil of to safse.o54. 1t
IL estimated that Tor 1885 they viii not ex-
coed q, coo coo. Here 10 a clear loss 10 the
United States caused directly by the war
Of upwards OF 81. coo. 600 annually. Taking
the two items mentioned into cons.dera-
ton. II would appear that IL peace was re-
stored TO Cuba By the island achieving It's
Independence It would mean TO the United
States. as coon as the ravages OF the war
were repaired. an increased market for
our products TO the value OF not less than
$50 100000 annually. leaving out of eons.d-
Grafton altogether the prospective great
development OF Cuban resources if the
island were well rid of the Spanish domi-
nation.
There IL another and no incous.derabie
loss 90 citizens OF the United States aris-
sag out OF the failing Of In Cuban trade.
Whole fleets OF small vessels which before
THE Cuban war we're constantly plying be-
tween that country and the American
ports GA the Atlantic and gulf. carrying
fruit. sugar and other tropical products,
have. in sae cessation OF trade. been forced
into fdleness. and ruin has been brought
to many formerly aged in that carry
ing trade
1t viii Re seen ttat ire Un1ted States
has q considerable psSgniary interest in
the restoration % peace IN Cuba. sufficient
almost In Itself 70 warrant the taking 81
come measures 20 bring about that much
desired end.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Regiment. Of England, has b J captured
by hrigands while out shooting near
Smyrna. The hrigands demand ran
som OF Glo,o0o for his release.
Judge J. s. Bossier is a candidate for
the honor OF being the bearer of Louisi-
ana's electoral vote to Washington. The
Judge has been very active In politics for
Bryan. for whom the vote OF the state
viii be cast
Rider Haggard has risen 10 explain that
the ancient negress who recently died In
Africa at the age OF one hundred ana q
who. he says. was purely fictitious ere
alton. This comes as shock In these
days, when noveiists pattern all their
characters after real models.
Numismatists have been greatly inter
ested In the recent sale at auction of tho
remarkable collection OF coins known as
the Nontagu collection. including the ia
nous Juxon medal. presented by Charles
I. to Bishop Juxon on the scanold. just
before the formers execution, The bid
ding for this relic was of the hveliest de-
scription. and II was finally sold for EII0
(S3 S50), said to be the highest price ever
paid for coin.
1t Is related of the Right Hon. Lord
Burton that. while travelling in Scotland
recently, a fellow passenger engaged him
In conversation on the subject of brewing
Finding him well posted on the subject.
the stranger observed: Look here. my
friend, you seem to know good deal
about brewing. / am o brewer down
Brighton way. want an active and
promising man TO act as manager under
me and to push the business. ! have no
family. and IL he does well, there is
partnership ahead in the future. Now. Is
that good ofYer?" AN excellent one.
replied Lord Burton, land am only sorry
that I cannot avail myself OF 10. The fact
IS that my name Is Bass. ! have little
brewery OF my own down Burton way,
which demands all my attention"
A retired sea captain who had been
known TO many people as Charles Bryant,
died at philadelphia in 1888. leaving about
$4,000 in real estate and securities Five
distinct sets OF wouid-be heirs al once
claimed the little fortune. From llesbor-
ough Me, came a woman who said Bry-
ant was Levi T. Dean. and that she was
his widow. Philadelphia supplied some al
ie-ed nephews and nieces. who said his
name was Matthews. England sent over
q Mary Ann ferris and others, according
10 whom the man was PATRICK bryant,
born In London. Papers found In decd
ents box supported the claim OF some
Blyants from North Bridsewater, Mass,
distant relatives OF William Cullen Bry-
ant Besides these there were some folks
frcm New York and Iowa, whose only
claim TO the money seer1ed 20 lie in the
fact that they needed IL. After half
dozen trials In various courts. the consro-
versy has at last teen decided In favor
of the English heirs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Secretary Markham. OF the National
yool-xrowsrs' Association. says rtaat the
business OF woo1-grow1ng has been prae-
-c-aEy Destroyed a. . result Of putting
wool on the free list The effect OF the
wilson BIN has been very disastrous. be
says. Under the &C; Of 1850. focks OF The
United States had reached a total OF a.
ooe 90, and we're increasing al the rate OF
a million a year. and were valued a. $50
q head ia lsss. The fioeks then we're worth
Sis. so8oo0. They have been decreasing IN
numbers at tho rate OF 2.0oooo9 annually
under tree wool Ia April. iess. We had S,-
Co., 90 valued a. s-so per head. loss of
more rhan l0Ooe.ooo n sheep and over sso.-
90. 600 IN value In the hast three years
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05
KANSAS CowBor STATESMAN.
Lot Ravenscraft, of Clark County
ana HIS sRound Cp. Campaign.

~-ns Poosassst upheavai n Kansas has
brought % the surface q striking figure
"a Lot Ravenscrast. uemosr-slect CT the
legislature from Clark county. He de-
seared Harry J. Bone. one OF the soiess o.
TIE young lawyers Of the state, oy Just
seven votes.
Ravenscraft is q typical Western Kan
sas cowboy. He put in his time during
the campaign rounding up" Populst
voters as &c might herd OF cattle. Bone
went cut into the country making
speeches. INDUCING In the most melting
oratory. But Lot only smiled The boy
Will round I'd on election day ali right,
he would say. Then he got out and
hrouga, In the strays. Most OF the voters
In Clark county are cattle men and Ra-
venscrsft was strong among them
The new legislator was sheriff OF his
county several years ago. and while IN
that once made himself sclid with the
ranchers and the cattle interest by break
ing I'D one Of the most exasperatng band
of cattle thieves In the West Lawyer
Bone. unfortunately. was the defending
attorney IN the case, and Ar. Ravens
craft used that fact with good effect IN
ths campaign The cowboy politician
wears the picturesque garo OF his class,
which Is to say, q Mexican hat, cslico
shirt THAI scorns collar and neckle, hisa
heeled boots, in the top OF which are care
lessly tucked the legs OF his trousers. and
from the heels OF which protrude two DIG
spurs. He will answer roll call al the cap
itol this winter in that makeup
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

OF an election In Pennsylvania. or even 20
offer o. ch4uenxe another 10 bet The
penalty on conviction Is the ray-ness OF
three times the SUN bet By the compre-
nenzive terns Of the law Il Is also made
tbs duty Of the constituted authorities
having charge OF the poor IN the resrec-
tive counties aad districts. knowing or
having been informed On oath Of any par
son having made bet OF he election 70
bring suit In the name Of the common
wealth against the stakeholder or against
tts winner for the recovery or the be-
Whsa 50 recovered IL shall be for the use
OF the poor. The stakeholder is made Ia
be. whether he has paid the money over
20 the winner or Dot. and the party win
nlng is like wise made Liable whsrasr he
has received shs money or not II the
guardians, directors or overseers OF the
poor neglect or refuse 70 bring suit. they
are guilty OF a Essdsneanor IN Office and
may be nned IA any sum not less than the
amount bet nor more than double the
amount.
The Philadeiphia paper which has been
usskin4 enough to bring this Old statute
70 Light. goes further with a suggestion
that with the puesieity which has Teen
given the various large wagers. tners
might be little difficulty In securing evil
deace, and that an application OF the isw
might lift a considerable burden or the
shoulders OF the taxpayers. and raise the
poor IN some counties 10 a condition OF
zfYluence
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

cfsrgs - SIS radical programme TIE men
who left y are not likely 20 come back
Indeed. chose free siver Democratic Lead
ers vsaementsy frssst thai they do rot
war; them back On tbs ozher hand. TIE
free silver Republicans ard Popuhsts VINO
acted with the Bryan Democrats IN TIE
last campaign have enphaHieaily given
notice ira. xaey win not permit them
selves co be ciassed as Democrats. and IL
she alliance continues. The name Dssno-
Graf rauss be finally and definitely
dropped.
tia hardly 20 be wonds-e. a. that some
prominent Democratic papers In me South
are seriously debating ne question
WHISTLER or not the Democracy b cisints-
grating. and whether the anal outcome
win not be ehe falerg 60 pieces Of that
hssso~tc party. ne radical element going
% ths Popallscs and the conservative eie-
rzsens 20 the Republicans.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

SEATTLE. SATURDAY. DEC. s.
SUNDAYS P.-I-20 PAGES.

On Sunday the Poz:-TntsliIzenesr viii
contain enc Of the most interesting letters
yss received from Its special correspondent
IN japan describing 'secnes Near Yoko-
AAulA-' It viii also contain a love story
of italian life in New York. Mulberry
Bsnd's Tanagra." sketches Of places made
famous by J. N. Barrie's charming stories;
. sermon on "Ants-Aortsm Kindness" by
Rev. DR.. d. c. Garrett. and many other
sntsrtatn.ng features.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

A COED many heavy sess were srssss Dur
snx tAs last campasxu. and ssne. sHs re-
sult waS announced and Ire losers have
paid NJ there has been seastaniiT r.
curing strinw Of isers seP~sriaE about
the respective losses ana sstSs - esE;aia
mere or less prczfnent nssn. vita nttr
-sparfirx asaoa- in thera- A nutnoer -
thexe betting stories have s>'0'~ iFosa
Pennsylvania. .nd a fAfad~spasA ne"s-
r&per has caused gsnsrsi sAsvsF a. Ap-
preAsassen % 90 arouai snoaS TIE ~'H-
ners sy bringing 70 llghs ans sassssainS
y long forgotten state law ga lie sassses
81 betting on eseccons.
According 30 this law. rAssee - ANS'
u - sss1smsaner 20 sss 60 sas result
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05
A Junketing Board.
Syracuse Post.

Ths taxpayers viii read VITA interest
thu Items OF the bills fled by the members
OF the board OF education as those OF the
expenses on trips taken 10 other cities.
Bills for cigars, liquors. theater tickets,
including those for opera seats. car
rage rides, "etc." make up large part
OF the expense account II Is disgraceful
FOR these men TO sQuander the money
wrung from the taxpayers on such junk
cts. The need OF any such trips is Ques-
tionable. and If they must be taken only
actual necessary expenses should be
charged against the city. The 5unketeers
should pay themselves for the cigars,
wines, carriage rides and opera tickets.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

The Republicans control the Kentucky
legislature and ought TO return a Rcpub-
lean senator IN place OF Joe Blackburn
It seems probable, however. that the Re-
pub,lcans viii have considerable difficulty
in agreeing upon candidate. Gov. Brad
ley wants the place. and so does Con-
gresham Hunter, who was an aspsrant
last year II happens that these gents-
men are mortal foes politically, and this
feature OF the case may possibly result in
another deadlock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05
Hope of the state.

PhHadeIpnia Reeofu.
A wise economy on the part OF all
classes is no doubt the security OK the
state. IL is now. as 1t was in the days OF
Rome, the wasteful and the debt-har-
raised citizens who constitute the ele-
ment from which faction. plots and con-
spiracies are apt 10 emerge. To them
the settled state of order gives no imme-
diate hope. Change, turmoil. revolution,
offer opportunity to enrich themselves at
the expense OF their country. II Is those
who have something to lose who prefer
the Ills they have rather than to fly TO
those they know not OF
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

=. NJ NurchiSon tae sssltor o TIE T-1s~-
fta FaihesopAsT. o. Crs@caut Cry. Fla
te3as - Asa rapcr New Ae WAS prevented
frp-n voE4ag "a November : Whea he
snse~A4 rAr ecgrh aa3 onenex5 ne osecfaI
baliss - Fcu1E tAaf cae "a mes % ths pres
a4snsss2 ssa-ts.~ % TIE etwe~ezg tsckesx
were rcS Printed o1 senarase calss-naS ~
themselves. h81 81 @ne column Raysssks-
EssosH,sglss InesaccrztA PreAss tfost as ara
RoEs14.sss sei-s az En2xe9 al. Ar. MssreAl-
s-sn = . Err1sts tsozis.. ard fsoz a SIP CT
ESBer c0Us&ls.fHx tAe u&s~ss q tAe proas-
s@sscz--ss e-e-se<s oGs ~ h-s goc kex. s-zzz.y
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

bic matters are likely % require much
calculation A. the coming meeting OF cor
gress. The chances are that Mr.. Foster
has been retained BY the Spaiding cable
syndicate 70 assist Il n getting necessary
bills passed and nee5fsz concessions made
.. eoah ends OF the line
San Francisco Bulletin: And now can
1t be possible that Jones. Too Much jones.
has taken 70 the c.rconalnoieas srnaos-
phere 70 hunt me rainbow IN lis laz. and
that r 10 Jones who has been seen hover
ing over the state during the past few
days. showing red ard green and white
tights GO the 5ewlider-nent Of men not Jet
able to shake free the clog OF this too
heavy earth? Is the ssrSatp. IN fact the
last and more po-ten<ons deve- opmens OF
Bry'anis<r-a kid OF pos. morsem develop
mesxg Think OF the tatiaty OF trying 20
escape hearing a man who Insisted upon
speaking from between the fan-sike wings
Of an aeroplane?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

70 ASST his n-emory IN marking them IN
the Official ballot But . local Democrats
bass declared that by this act be had for
feitsd MS vote. and he was hEssled out o.
IRE Booth No Democrat. OF course. WAS
prevented from Refreshing his memory as
rrzych as he chose. Il was By such meth
oSs that Bryan made even - good
,soexsEx as be did In the South.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Those people who think that the grow
ing sentiment In favor of international
arbitration makes the building OF coast
defenses unnecessary should take note OF
the fact that the nations which do the
tration go right along building fortitica-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Mr. Hanna could no doubt have any ro-
s.tlon under the next administrator that
he might seek and for the filing OF winch
ne was qualified under the law, but IL is
safe TO predict that Nelson D.ngley VIII
be the next secretary OF the treasury, the
position to which 50 many prophets have
appointed the chairman of the RepubAcan
uar.onal committee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

attend the meeting Of the Empire League,
thinks that with imperial federation Can
ada would absorb the United States As
the cable did not announce that the re-
mark caused merriment. 1t Is probable
that the members OF tho league have not
yet begun to appreciate the joke.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

In spite OF the fact that Kansas made
such bad record al the election last
month. there may be some little satisfac-
ton In knowing that the Republicans cast
more votes than IN any other election since
'sSS. when the state gave Harrison q ma
torsty OF 80 GO
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

The Baltimore American has been In
vestigating into Spanish flag burning In
Delaware. and Is convinced that the trou-
Bile will blow over-first. because the men
were drunk when they did It; second. be-
cause 1t was not Spanish nag and third,
because It was not burned at all.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

one reason why weyler doesn't act prob
ah1y = that ne Is waiting fox the rainy
season % SCI in. uricn is win be impossible
for him &c move forwsra untH be has mere
favorable weather
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Anything done 10 help the public library
Is something done for the whole COM
munity. There is no institution which can
indirectly accomplish more good than the
library. and the city council VIII make no
mistake II II deals as generously with It
as the circumstances admit.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Judging from the talk with those sen
ators and representatives who have ar
rived in Washington. there seems to be
quite a diversity Of sentiment as 70 the
prospects - tire Diusiey hilL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Some of the free s.iver.tes wish 70 or
ganlze the silver forces under a new and
distinct party name. Some prefer the
name Liberal" and little objection can
be offered TO such a party title. It mat
ters not what the party styles itself. II
VIII smack or repudiation just the same.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Le. US see. Was there any bounty paid
when the hattleshsp Texas was accepted
II SO. Il might be well to offer another one
20 any person. farm or corporation that vii
take her or Uncle Sans hands
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Ore Of Ire Uoss Interesting exhibits they
could have 81 the Tennessee expos. tson
az Nashville next year wou,a be real
couns.nS-osl; board n actual operation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Henry George TANKS gAte-ts a sham re-
pu5tc, bu; Henry Is rals.akoa when he
styles Ire republic a sham Se,aus. there
are few ~sans ike hsnnselt IN e.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Mrs. Leases house az Wichita Is 20 Be
SID 30 satisfy a mortgage OF sl.iao. The
puoltc Will sympsthise with Mrs. Leases
auSo&ad.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

81 heard something about you today"
remarked fhe contortionist- Il heard you
eat pie with your knife
The sword swailower shook his head.
NO" ne answered: that Is a mistake.
I used TO. until / found II was impa.ring
my digestion."-Detro.t Tribune.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

'Johnny." called his mother. "stcp using
that bad language" why" replied the
boy. ''Shakespears said what just did"
well" replied the mother. growing In
frriased. "you should stop going with him
hes no Ct companion for you."-Tst-
BitA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

TIE veto power nAs been abolished r.
Aans2s--Saat 3 20 say, vss LED. stature =
fNspui'ss sna eAs governo~ IS Popals,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Kelso Investigator: At the recent cleo
ton . good many men voted for some
thing they didn't want and got it. and
then threw up their hats and shouted
themselves hoarse about Ii. But they
have begun already 10 realize what they
have done and are wishing they had not
done II.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Say. my memory IS dreadful. When I
read good thing I can't recall Il"
Well. you expect too much / am sat
;xfed when can simply remember that I
have read q good thing."-Chicago Record.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

- FAR as foo.s are concerned we knox
Saca we have bad ezoogh. ana ara WILING
70 a6Tnii g.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Father-Laura. ! want you 20 choose q
clever husband-your mother. I'm sorry 10
say. had her eye only on ney!-F1is-
gende Batter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-05

Ysshers! we hersT Meters.
Ma wsassss's SneERla syrup has ssea usst FER
ever so Fesfs ~ EsElAeHs ~ zetNsxs Tor feax ca
c-sa zhi4s tees - IA Esrss1k sal-e.s . sGogzes
t1@ cana. soiteA* The szssA aassfs 49, - .. cares
wlss calte. ans - sac s<st rsEsS y or - hacA
So ~ 1~Aewzxss = ave-y ssrt & tss ~nrbf Pc
sssr@ AS ~MsS~ " sns&a~s ~~ass5 tzg syrup"
a. lAxs - esAxr k-a1 - esaaa = Sos44s