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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-18

JANITOR. ~ licensed engineer and wife
IN HAT or pablo building; understands all
repairing. pun elevators. &c; 10 years
experience. best OF references. AMBER
son 2il EAst list 81
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A YOUNG MAN. II. graduate Of public
school. commercial course, can operate
Caigrsph. desires position In Office H.
NJ 2W,1 Sd ave.
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GARDENER and GENERALLY USEFUL
MAN. Married. no children. practical
noriculturalist and horticulturist will be
disengaged October l. Address JOHN
HARRINGTON New Brighton. Richmond
COUNTY ~ Y
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DOMESTIC SITUATIONS wAArv,
Female.
MRS. l. SEELY
g. WEST mist

MRS. l.. SEELY
s. WEST 22D-ST
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
MALE AND FEMALE
EMPLOYMENT ,rpr,r
! ALL REFERENCES
STRICTLY lNyEsTIGArvn
Servants breaking engagement, ~
be dismissed from office and for,.,t a /
claims to fee paid.
| Brooklyn Of,ice. 2 Bond-s,.
Corner Fu.ton-st.
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CABfNETMAKF and s'airbuIlder anc all
around machine hand. FRANK VAN
ASSCHE. 90 Communipaw ave. Jersey
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COOK - USEFUI~MAN. - BY French
couple lately landed wife cook. man to
h. generally useful and willing to do any
thing. q. L.. Box III. l.2+2 Broadway.
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EXPERIENCED MAN wants situation Of
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CUSTOM CT'TTER.-Flrst-class system
wiling 20 work "a trimmer or bushe. -
man in first class hous' A. L., care
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sale. graceful shape. excellent FOR solo
playing: bargain Address VIOLIN. 1862
! East 23l st
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COACHMA <.-Temperate sing.e man
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Box |. Tribune Office.
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AcHMAN. Married; no family; long
city experience. unacceptable refer
ences. personal and written: disengageu
through death of employer J. THOMP-
son 227 West l9th-st.
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WIN DD1Td, s'FI'Iy HfFt 7IaEs
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sinc.c. valet attendance: convenient 10
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MILLER & FENDER. 2l0 West iO;h 81.
are prepared to receive orders nrst-class
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WORK WANTED.


MANICTRE.- Young lady wishes few pri
,,te customers at home or out. elite * -
c,lsI,elv. Misc HELEN. 30 West 3ls' -.
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Gitp propertp 90 fet.

NNNNNNN>
9th ST IEXIN irON AND 80 AYES story and
81 basement house has been occupied by physician
for years very low from oct LIST; unurnlsh-d OF
partly furnished Address T.. o. Box M. Ltchheid Conn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-16
THE UPPER HEHTH.

It's not unlikely that there viii he some
legislation this winter relating % TIE
charges of parlor ard sleeping car Com
ranies engaged tn interstate tragic. sena-
tor sherman introduced TN oc this char
acter at the last session. but. through the
influence 81 the Pullman iohSy. fl died en-
committee. Mr.. sherman proposes 20 can
the matter up agasn. AMI. - IL could -
brought 20 a vote. there is 1Htie doubt The
proposed changes in rates would be inco--
poratea IN a law.
The travelling pu9ilc would favor a rcIu,-
ton - sleeping car charges anA . Is SAD
TIE larger railroads are n sympathy NTH
the movement The smaller raur1a IS are
afraid 20 favor the proposed reduction be-
cause Il would euahsrgass the relations be-
tween themselves ard the sleeping ear peo-
plc. These smaller ltnes 10 not get the
test Pullman service. BECAUSE tselr bast-
ness does not warrant IL. and they appre-
bend the service would De worse than ever
4 they should antasonlze tie sleeping car
corporations.
The leading feature ot the proposed
change is a reduction 81 the rr.,e % UPPER
berths, ana the large railroads are almost
unanimously tn favor 90 g. rhe.r repre-
ssntAtiyes approve the retucJsoa because
they Believe II seed easlasss policy. TRey
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-16
PERSONAL.

l.. X. Church. of Everett. is at the But
Ter.
James Hart, a lawyer OF Auburn. is at
the Butler.
/. II. Amos. a leading merchant Of Port
land, is at the Butler.
+. p. LOTUS, customs inspector of Port
Townsend, Is at the Northern
c. B. Moves, a well known resident Of
Mount Vernon, Is at the Diller.
Mr.. and Mrs c. Mccullough, OF San
Francisco. are registered at the Butler.
Dwight Darling, formerly OF Seattle but
now resident OF Everett, spent Tuesday
in Seattle.
Jonathan Endicott Gadnsr, OF vancou-
yer, Il. c., Chinese inspector, is staying at
the Northern
William Blewett, son of Edward Blew
EFT. is at the Northern, and registers from
Blewett. Wash.
w. II. Babcoek, large operator In wheat
and an extensive farmer OF Walla Walla,
Is at the Butler.
A. P. Curtin. who is interested in some OF
the gold mines about Helena, is staying at
the Rainier-Grand.
Il. McTaggart. government log scaler,
came down from AnacOrtes last night, and
registered at the Diller.
Il. 4. Leaning. s. NJ. Bruce and j. w.
Romano, all lawyers from Whatcom. are
registered at the Butler.
c. r. Treat, secretary of the Seattle Rod
and Gun Club, left the city last night for
the Skagit river. to inspect the new club
house.
]. Parker. Frank Wolfgang, w. Hall,
Smith Allen and +. Stone. all of Prairie.
and c. PITY, of Port Townsend, are lum-
bermen who arrived together at the Diiler
last evening.
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NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Secretary Herbert has RENTED the un-
expired portion OF the sentence of six
months, suspension from active service
imposed last September upon Capt sum-
ner, of the United States cruiser Columbia,
for negligence in the docking of his vessel
In England, whereby she was strained.
The officer VIII be assigned 10 active sery-
ice shortly.
Warden Haley, OF the state prison at In
dianapolis, tells of a remarkable religious
revival In progress there. Since the reyi-
val began more than 100 OF the most hard
ened convfcts have professed conversion,
and Christian Endeavor society with 200
members has been organized within the
prison walls The matter OF delegates from
this society TO the next national convention
of the Young Peoples Society or Christian
Endeayor viii prove an interesting puzzle
What promises to be one OF the hand
soonest and most complete private libraries
in the country is that which DIR. Horace
Howard Furness the eminent Shakespear-
can scholar. is building In connection with
his splendid home at Wallingford. Pa. The
building. which is absolutely fireproof, will
contain shelves to accomm odate DIR. Fur
ness splendid collection OF books, which
now embraces over 5000 volumes, and is
constantly being increas ed. The library
viii be moved from Philadelphia to the
new building as soon as the latter Is ready
for occupancy.
Mrs. Dimmick, who, the gossips of the
social world have ii, is 10 become the wife
of ex-President Benjamin Harrison, will
be pleasantly remembered by those who
were frequent visitors at the White House
during its occupancy by Mr.. Harrison and
his family. Mrs. Dimmick now resides in
New York, and, 1t is minated, Is the mag
let which draws the distinguished Indiana
statesman 10 frequently 10 that city. She
is the Mace OF the late Mrs. Harrison, and
her presence added much to the charm Of
the social life OF the last administration.
She was extremely popular, end scarcely
less esteemed than Mrs. Harrison, whose
graciousness and sweetness of manner won
the friendship OF all who met her. Mrs.
Harrison died October g. 1892, and through
the long and tedious fitness her devoted
husband was greatly assisted In his patient
Ylgils at Ter bedside by Mrs. Dimmick.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-16
SEATTLE. THURSDAY, JAN. 10.
THE CALL 10 REPUBLICANS.

The duly constituted executive commit
tea of the Republican party In the city OF
Seattle has issued Its call for the prima-
ries This is Republican year. and every
man who has heretofore borne the bruat
OF battle in the party's cause. and every
citizen who has become convinced that
in It's integrity and craftsmanship rest most
securely the country's welfare. should re-
spond TO the bugle note OF assembly.
Republicans have no reason 10 be
ashamed OF the past. no reason to have
doubt as to the future. II is true that in
the local government OF municipality Is
involved no question OF national scope: but
the party Is called upon 10 resume the
cares and the honors OF high and respon-
s.bie Office. and in every corner Of the land
TIA adherents should spring into line at
the first roll OF the drum and answer TO
the national call
The summons issued by the committee
n 20 an assembly as free as the law COM
mands. as guarded against Interference
with personal liberty as statutes can make
u. The primaries cannot be packed: every
member OF the party has the sovereign
right 10 name his choice of delegates. The
Republican convention Will be held with
open doors. it's proceedings taken in the
light OF day. It's decisions and selections
proclaimed before all men.
on that convention floor no potentially
should prevail which has not for It's first
and essential object the hest government
Of the city. II the party is to rise above
all factionai struggles FOR selfish aggran-
dizement. II It's avowed efforts To free IT'S
acts from all faint Of secret Vaccinations
are IN earnest. II the clamors OF its adher-
cnts for fuller and freer choice are sincere.
then will It's triumph be assured. and the
blessings OF the grandest franchise In the
world alight upon its labors.
When Republicans meet on the common
ground OF conventional equality. they
should meet as Republicans only-good ciu-
gems in purpose. Republicans IN policy.
Their duty IS In citizenship. their fealty
only within the party lines.
with wise ana broad aspirations. with
oonsiderate and 3ust regard for rival
claims. with the choice OF candidates fof
ofuce whose standing among men Is high.
and whose fitness for tho office they seek
Is beyond question. the Republican party
can. IN March. form the FIRST ranks ot the
phalanx which Is 20 carry It's oOlors tri-
umphantly 10 the White House in Novem-
her
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-16

The report Of the commissioners sent TO
Nicaragua last summer 10 investigate the
feasibility Of the canal through Nicaragua
and Costa Rica, is somewhat discouraging.
Already in the present session two bills
have been introduced looking 10 the con-
struction Of this waterway. Both provide
for the issuance of considerably less than
$40 0o, 90 in bonds by the United States
10 carry out the project Out Of this sum
the Maritime Company, OF Nicaragua, Is
70 be paid for the work already done ana
for the franchises. Nicaragua and Costa
Rica are also to be given certain amount
OF stock In the canal. Mr.. Memo
cal. the engineer who has mace
the most exhaustive survey and
Investigation OF the subject. estimated
that the canal could be built for something
ike s75.0o0.0po The commission wnicn
made the investigation last summer. how
ever. reports that the cost would be double
that amount
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SPECIAL BRANCH OFFICES.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Tho public If hereby warned not 20 pay
any money 10 parties representing 10 be
agents OF the Seattle Post-Intelllgencer,
authorized travelling agents OF the Post
Intelligence. viz: J. A. Mcclellan. j. l.
Hawley and C. r. Peck This does not
apply 10 resident agents or this paper. who
are located in various cities and towns in
the Northwest, nor 10 postmasters. who
nre In all cases authorized 10 take sub
scriptions for the Daily. Sunday and Week
~ Post-fnteiiigencer. City collectors; j.
a Cathcart. r. r. Hagley, W. II. Hanna
and w. W Ewing.
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say tha, experience shows that the major
iry OF the people who travel desire lover
berths and object 20 naytng the same for
1sppers. As a consequence the railroads
are compelled 20 haul cars that are rot
filed. which II an expense TO them as wei
as TO the Pullman and other Sleeping car
companies II there were 3 3 per cent
difference IN price between upper and
lozer berths. people would not hesitate TO
with fewer cars.
The general passenger agents OF the rail-
reads operating the Pullman cars have
given the subject no little consideration and
think they VIII be able 20 convince the Pull
man people that the proposed change viii
be advantageous not only TO the sleeping
car company. but 20 the railroads as We'll
They favor the reduction because they
think il only fair difTerentlal between the
prices OF two kinds OF 5erths, one OF wnicn
is more desirable than the other. Moreover
they claim the reduction will reduce the ex-
penses OF the railroad and sleeping car
companies and In this way add 10 the earn
ings OF both. IL has been reported inas the
Pullman company has already decided to
make a Is per cent. reduction in the price
OF its upper berths. but. whether this Re
true or not. II is very probable that the
attitude OF the railroads in the matter OF
berths will be used by Mr. Sherman In adj
vocacy OF his bin which regulates all inter-
state road charges for seats In parior
cars and berths in sleepers by a scale OF
prices based on distance Travelled. This
scale discriminates between upper and
lower berths and reduces rates about % per
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-16

II seems rather odd to hear OF Senator
Thurston making his maiden speech before
the senate. He is a man who knows inti-
mately every prominent senator in wash
ington City. has for years appeared before
senate committees and Is strong prac-
titioner before the supreme court. IL VIII
amuse some people when they hear OF his
making a maiden speech among num-
Der Of men of rather ordinary ability. who
have happened to be elevated to the senate.
The day of maiden speeches has about
passed away. II a man has brains and
ability and has not gone to congress TO
work cheap reforms, he has only to speak
out and he VIII be recognized. Shaky pre-
cedents are beginning TO cut very little
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CATARRH CURED.

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C,rra a A q 25-cent bottle OF Catarrh Tab
Let. T q catarrh cure Will eradicate the
5;aaaSa rom the system. and the tablets
viii Gle anse and heal the afflicted parts
"a raa ore them TO a natural and health
f,i non ition.
Nfurvc MS Liver Cure corrects headache
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Nvar Aid Eases.
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N,nvo a's Cough Cure stops cough. nirht
sweats lays soreness and speedily heals
the lung
MunyoZ rs FehaIe aefneules are q boon
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MnnvoE rs Headache Cure stops head
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Munyo IS Pile Ointment positively cures
all Yorrn& Of piles.
Munvo q Asthma Cure and Herbs ars
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Munyo 3 Blood Cure eradicates all Inn
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Munyo g Nitahzer imparts new life. re-
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Nunvo s Homeopathic Remedy Com
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nuts up T. oecifics for nearly every disease,
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A FIJI ROMANCE.

There was a young maid IN Fiji
And In number ner lovers were three:
Bat which she loved best
She needed ii test
To tell her, So doubtful was she
- she stirred up a csnuioal war
TIL tne whole land was redeemed with gore
And young man No /
Got slain with gun
But her heart was as .ight as before.
81 she knew t1at she didn't love him.
mat her fancy was only a within;
But sJl there were two
Roth eager 10 WOO.
And still her lovers eyesight was dim.
Bat youth No. Ia uEht
v as captured one terrible night
And they made him the meat
AT a C4rDtl2. treat
And She found that her aeart vas stil. light
s. she didn't love that one sle knew.
Rut sac sti3 VAS ga doubt what TO do.
Fog young man NJ. :
For aa Size could see.
Was u0 teareT than youth No
Rut her fears IN due time were allayed.
For the enemy made fierce raid.
And. with arrow points NEed.
Her i8st cover was killed
And she lived and SIZE dlei an Oh maid
-SQ1nsrVile Journal
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-16

The potato farming experiments inau-
gurated for the unemployed by Mayor Pin
gree, of Detroit, have been so successful
that people are now asking what II VIII
lead to- Boston and cities on Long Island
have demonstrated that the Pingree solu-
ton is practicable in a measure IL not who'll
ly. The applications to the towns for as
sistance have shown, 1t ia believed, reduc-
ton. 1t Is likely that next year more
vacant lots will be put to this same use
unless better times furnish more employ
ment at better wages.
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Civilization Mt Work on the Kongo.

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 15.--In a batch Of
letters received by Rev. Or. Chester, sec
rotary Of the executive committee of for
eign missions Of the Southern Presbyterian
church from Rev. w. u. Snyder, n mis-
sionary I'm the Kongo Free State, Is dis
closed a most wretched state Of affairs.
They tell an awful story of murder and
pillage. and show the great peril the mis-
sionaries in the Kongo Free State are In.
The letters cover dates from July u TO
August q, and tell OF outrages by the SOL
diers upon women. and the constant sus-
Densa the rnissionar ies and their faml-
lies endure because OF the conduct OF the
soldiers and the uprisings of the natives