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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

The new civil service commission 10 Civ
Ing general satisfaction. although to men
In middle life there 10 no doubt some irk-
someone's IN the necessity Of being COM
PEELED to submit to EXAMINATIONS The
questions asked sesm to be earnestly for
the purpose Of ascertaining the fitness Of
candidates and mot With . view to en-
barrass them b. "pose5'' which they
would hardly b expected to answer or
- show on TIE smartness Of ths EXAM
liners.
Although the present occupants Of odees
should have no undue advantage over new
applicants. experience in the duties requir-
Cd should have very much weight ~ an
additional Qualification. The fact that an
olacial. male a. female. has became ia
miliar with the duties Of the position held
10 . Recommendation. other considerations
being fairly equal. which should receive
the Same weight ~ II would with . busi-
ness man IN reappointing employees.
Theoretical knowledge should be exacted.
but there are many positions In which an
inch Of practice 10 worth yard Of theory.
The suggestion il not made in . spirit OF
criticism because the commission has
shown no sign Of ignoring that point in .
candidates favor. but fidelity to duty In
the past. as wen A. special experience. 10
q qualification which cannot wen be de-
fined In rules and must be gagged by the
tribunal passing upon the applicant.
II the commission cannot take these points
so fully into consideration az might be just.
they should certainly form q part Of the
review to be made by the appointing power
when it makes selections from those who
ordeal to which they have been subjected.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

There IL no reason why the Seattle water
way should be ciassed with the Santa
Monica Improvement. The one has been
approved by every engineer that has pass
ed upon II and Endorsed by the people Of
the state, The other has been disapproved
by the government engineers and even the
congressional delegation is opposed to 1t.
1t is unfortunate that the one should have
been associated with the other in the at
tempt OF some senator to amend the river
and harbor bill
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18
PERSONAL,

Hector McCollum. OF Redmond. = at
the Diller.
Capt, James Carroll Of Juneau. Alaska.
Is at the Northern.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Yeates. OF Port Gam
Bile. are al the Butler.
lana !, sr 81 s a En- Insurance man Of Port
Robert Hi. OF Port Townssrd was at
the Northern last night
II. b. Smally. Of Evarett. was registered
at the Northern YESTERDAY.
August Larson and F. p. Ludlnxtcn, OF
Avon. are stopping at the Diller
John Kailson. a prominent Blaine mer-
chant Is registered al the Butler.
J. W. C1rrie. an Edmonds single manu-
faoturer. Is registered at the Diller.
Walter Bowen. deputy collector Of Gus
toms al Port Townsend. Is at the Butler.
Ex-State Senator George T. THOMPSON.
OF Wana Walla. returned home last ev-
ening.
n. Green. of juneau. arrived in this
city yesterday on the Mexico and res.s-
tered 81 the Butler.
Frand V Bcdweil. agent for the North
ern Pacific railroad al Vancouver. b. c..
is . guest at the Butler.
Capt. T. ]. Conner Of the bark Richard
III, al present lying at Port Townsend
Vas at the Northern last night
c. Chichester. San Francisco aren't of
the Puget Sound & Central America
Steamship company, is in the city.
c. W. Bean. state suocriuter lent OF
schools. arrived In the city from OLYMPIA
yesterday and registered al the Butler
]. W. Casey. general agent OF the Chi
cago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul. with head
quarters a; Portland. was a, the Northern
yesterday.
W O. Ronald OF Butte. Mont. formerly
OF this city. and c. r. Miller. Of DAYTON
are al the Dllier. Trev viii attend the
Grand Lodge of Knights Of Pvthsas.
Hearty congratulations are being ex-
tended 20 J. B. Sylvester by his many
friends UPON his return from a two
months wedding trip in the East Mr..
sylvester left kAS city last February FOR
~. Paul. where he WAS married 70 DIR.
Catherine WILCOX. physician In that city.
Tue couple have since been e2teyiux
tour, and upon arrival at Portland the
bride spent TWO DAYS with Natives and
friends. while the groom hssfens-3 10 this
city TO have the home IN readiness.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18
The Humiliation OF Oregon.

WAshmgton Republicans havo come out
squareiy for sound money BY = majority
of two to one. OF all the states IN the
Union heretofore counted safely Republic.
can. Oregon has the distinction Of standing
alone In its miserable attempt to ignore
or dodge this issue. ana 1t u the only
state which has ever given . Republican
majority that Is considered in doubt this
years year destined to be the greatest
Republican year In the history Of the party.
rms Is humliating and discreditable
position for Oregon to occupy. but II Is the
legitimate consequence OF putting the mere
personality OF candidates and leaders
ahead OF the principles OF the party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

The Roentgen photography may yet be-
come an indispensable part of n military
outfit. At the examination OF tho bicycle
scout who carried dispatches from johann
nesburg to DR.. Jameson. it was revealed
that he hid the discriminating documents
In the hollow tube OF his saddle
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

The Democratic papers which have SO
much praise for Mr.. Clevelanc's extension
OF the civil Service rule are generally
those which had little or nothing to ay
about civil service reform for some months
after March T. 1893
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

Gen. Lonss,reet is being criticised IN the
South for his recent Grant speech at Bos-
ton. and particularly to Grant as the man
who broke the chains Of slavery" Well.
didn't Grant have as much to do with It q
anybody else?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

Madrid advices say that a bill win be
introduced in the Spanish cortez to abro-
gate all existing treaties with the United
States Just what good such a silly coursa
of action as this will effect or in what
way 1t will materially assist Gen. weyler
in putting down the rebellion is very diff
cult to determine at this distance
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

The Omaha Bee has mentioned John L,
Webster as a possible candidate for vice
president Very few people know John l..
Webster is. but IL Is safe to say he ID q
descendant Of Noah.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

This was the day when Il was fondly
hoped congress would adjourn. bu. I. is
vain 70 FIN much faith in body made uo
as the United State. senate now Il,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

MI Cleveland IL running behind every
month and he Sili be doing ,A,s sane
mag November 4 1885. f he happens to
run FOR president.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

There win be lot OF Democratic speak
ers on the stump this fall trying to ex-
phin why It was that only six Democrats
IN the house voted FOR the Pickler pension
bin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

Cuba Is about fve-sixths a. large a. the
state OF Washington and yet in q year
ana half the Spaniards have to
control an area little larger than King
county.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

hss any one ever thought that q rood
many OF these favori,e Democratic sons
which many states ara bringing forth NAV
Re Cleveland decoy ducks9
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

II y evident little light coul. be ,.,
INTO TIE Businesses Of Idaho with proa, to
ell ire people there
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

with Joe Chamberlain secretary for the
colonies the queens birthday celebration
this year in Great Brifain's dependencies
ought to be unusually enthusiastic.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

II WI be difncui; to tell VIVA, the Demo-
cratic platform win be until the Repub,i-
cans have adopted platform at St. Louis.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

The Idaho Republicans held their con-
vention after THAT Of Washington. and II f.
very evident the former do no, KNOW a
good thing when they see II.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

There is az much fuss ard feathers In
ercEnirs monarch N Russia as IN receive
ing . president IN Seattle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

what Il the use Of talking hard times
when two or three hundred men can A.
tend an auction sale where a piece AZ oron-
erty Is sold for 81. ooccp.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

Barney Rsrna.o seems 10 have drcpcet
cut Of sigh; abcsl; as completely as charie,
Ross
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

k1Aa1s 70 the mines ought 20 be favored.
f9E they are invariably srsds 70 vnfa-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

ne biggest HzEie % the year vas The
A p. A. boycott on McKial--
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

Tes iaAho platform seems 10 have .-eo,..
hidden IN Il sczsrssrs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18
QUEEy'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
At VICTORIA, B. C.
Greatest ever held.
dAf eth AND MAY XI

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sham battle fby III. NJ. lara and SEA ia
Bicycle Races. May 81.
HaseoAG ami Lacrosse Games and Trap
clootlIS- YACHT Races SPECIAL
RATES. Fer small bills write
BEAUMONT ROGG3
0ecrsfary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18

". O. Ronald OF Butte. Mont. formerly
OF this city. and c. r. Miller. OF DAYTON.
are at the Dilier. Thew Will attend the
Grand Lodge of Knights Of Pvth.as.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-18
Yale Beauty

Beautiful women all have lovely com
plexiona- II they had not. they would
never have been called beautiful. Any
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30
MARK HANNA CAN'T CONTROL
THEM.

In a recent interview Mark Hanna
says: another feature of this canvass
which will be an innovation will be
the active participation of the work
ingmen." The day before this declar-
alton was made, committee of Trade
Unionists visited Milwaukee and Sc
cured evidence of a character that
makes it necessary to turn down Henry
G. Payne, who had been selected to
manage the Western end of the Re
publican campaign. Payne is partic-
ularly offensive to labor men, and
many who had been wearing McKin-
ley badges took them off when they
learned of Payne's selection.
If Payne is to be bounced because
of his unpopularity with the members
of the Trade Unions, Mark Hanna will
also have to walk the plank. Within
the past two years there have been
strikes in two concerns in which he
is big stakeholder, and he is known
to be in politics to get big tariff ON
his steel production. The New York
Journal prints interviews daily with
workingmen showing their enthusi-
asm for candidate and platform. j. II.
Williams, of the Atlantic Coast Sea-
mans Union, voiced the opinion of
most workingmen when he said:
''The planks in the platform for
restricted immigration, income
tax, and the abolition of govern
ment by injunction will insure the
votes of the workingmen."
He does not name the money ques-
ton. This shows that beside the al
most universal sentiment in favor of
free coinage, Bryan win get much sup
port because of these three wise
planks.
Mark Hanna may hire few work
ingmen to speak for his candidate, but
the masses will not vote for him. They
know that Mckinley is a tool of plu-
tocracy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30
NEARLY 95 MILES AN HOUR,

Cape May, N. J., July ga test Of
the Holman speeding trucks was made
on the South Jersey railroad in this
city to-day. The train to which IT,"
locomotive was attached developed a
speed of "a and eleven-twelfths miles
an hour in a run of 1878 miles. The
time consumed in making the distonce
was 81 minutes. This was accom-
plished on a So pound rail, with sand
ballasted track. The best previous
time made by the Holman engine was
at the rate of 90 0-10 miles an hour
over a course IS G-1O miles long on the
Camden and Atlantic railroad. To-
days train carried about 200 people,
including prominent railroad officials
interested in the experiment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30
BACK FROM ST.LOulS.
Mr.. e. F. Keith Talks to a Clspafch
Reporter

1GDOFNGt
MIR. 3. i. Keith returned yesterday
from the National Silver convention.
Thinking that. the readers of the Dis
patch might be interested in the news
from ST. Louis, a representative of this
paper called on Mr.. Keith and secured
an informal interview. Mr. Keith
said:
There were about 500 delegates
composed mostly of business men who
place the restoration of silver above
party ties. The convention was noted
for the conspicuous absence Of lawyers,
being made up largely of the leading
reformers of the land who. for con
science sake, have borne a great deal
of misrepresentation for the cause they
love. 1t was clear also of the profess
sional delegates that are mortgaged
up to their political bosses before they
left home. The blacksmith and the
farmer were there, Jealous for silver.
no less than the journalist, business
man and student, 1t was conceded by
the business men and journalists of
st. Louis that the convention exhibited
the truest and most loyal patriotism;
the like of which has not before been
seen in modern politics. Bryan and
SeWall were Synonymous terms to
every delegate. The convention re-
fused to endorse the Democratic nomi-
nees, for such action would have been
equivalent to absorption into the Dem
ocratic party. The convention prefer
red TO nominate Bryan and Sewall
believing that the gold element of the
Democratic party could not be trusted
by the bi-metalic party.
in all my life / have never heard
of, or seen such an exhibition of uH-
selfish patriotism as that shown in
this convention. We. of the bi-metal-
lie party. are very hopeful True, all
the ducks are not yet in a row for either
Mr.. Tom Watson or Mr.. Arthur Sewall
must come down. But we are per
suaded that a spirit of justice and
fairness will unravel the tangles now
about the great cause of silver. If
the parties will be fair to each other.
and work tremendously together, we
have no fear of results. And to this
end all earnest men should work, and
then, in November the restoration of
silver will be an assured fact. All the
bi-metallic party desires, is that hon
est, conscientious and earnest states
men who are unqualified for the re-
storation of silver to it's constitu-
tional rights, shall be elected in No
vember. We place nothing bigger than
the cause of silver, 16 to I, regardless
of all other nations"
Mr.. Keith was elected National COM
mitteeman for the next four years
and Mr.. j. il. Pierson, also of this
State. was elected -president-W
mington Dispatch.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30
ONE COOL PLACE FOUND.
An Old Farmer instantly Killed by a
Freight Train.

Pulaski Va, July 29.-(Special) -
\ most shocking accident occurred
here to-day. An old gentleman, Mr.,
Ellison, a well-to-do farmer,
attempted to cross the railroad
track at this place this morning, and
while looking at the train one way, a
fiat car backed on him from the other
direction, killing him almost instantly.
1t was a shocking sight.
1t is cool enough up here to wear
heavy clothing.
While this has been a Republican
county, 81 is hard to find a man who
VIII say he viii vote for Mckinley.
There is a wealthy farmer who came
here ten years ago from Vermont. and
has been an influential Republican,
who says he is glad the time has come
when he can vote with decent people.
and he will influence all his Republi-
can neighbors to vote for Bryan and
Sewall with him. He says Bryan viii
sweep the country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30

DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

For President, WILLIAM j. BRYAN
OF Nebraska.
For Vice-President, ARTHUR SEW
ALL, of Maine.
For Governor, CYRUS b. WATSON,
of Forsyth.
For Lieutenant Governor, THOMAS
w. MASON, of Northampton.
For Secretary of State, CHARLES
NJ. COOKE, of Franklin
For State Treasurer, B. T. AYCOCK,
of Wayne.
For State Auditor, r. NJ. FURMAN.
of BEacombe.
For Superintendent of Public In
struction, JOHN c. SCARBOROUGH.
of Johnston.
For Attorney General, F. L
OSBORNE, of Mecklenburg.
For Associate Justice of the SUI
preme Court, A. C. AVERY, of Burke;
end GEORGE I'll. BROWN. of Beaufort.
For Judge of the Superior court of
the Fifth District, JAMES S. MAN
MING, of Durham.
For Electors at Large-LOCKE
CRAIG, of Bancombe, and w. c..
DOUGLASS. OF Moore.
FOR CONGRESS.
Second District. A. WOODARD,
of Wilson
Fourth District-EDWARD w. POU.
of Johnston.
Fifth District-N. W KTTCHIN, of
Person.
Sixth District-JAMES A. LUCk
HART, of Arson.
Ninth District. S. ADAMS, of
Buncombe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30
THE EARLY ELECTIONS.


The time was when the early cleo
tions in Ohio and Indiana were deemed
of great importance. In 1872 the de
feat of the Democratic candidate for
Governor in North Carolina in August
was regarded as one of the precur-
sors of Greeley's overwhelming defeat.
In late wears in the close States, cleo
tons for State officers have been chan
ged ito the date OF the election OF
President. so that the National inter
est i'm State contests has abated. But
as four States vote early this year.
some interest attaches to the resul,
though none of these States can be
said to be doubtful
Alabama elects Governor and Leg
fslature on THE third of August. The
Democrats have named Major Joseph
f. Johnston. an able advocate of silver,
and the Populists and Republicans
have fused In the nomination of Con-
gresham Goodwin, and hot cam
paion is being waged. In 1892 the
Democrats cast 13S.13S; the Populists
S5.181; the Republicans 9,197. Many
Republicans, feeling hopeless of win
ming. voted with the Populists. In
1894 in the Congressional vote, the
Democrats cast 1929; the Republi-
cans 20,797; and THE PopuGsts 33,448.
The fusionsts claim to- be confident of
carrying the State, but these figures
do not warrant their faith, particu-
larly since Gihe nomination of Bryan
and Johnston has caused many Popu-
lists to return to the Democratic party.
Vermont will elect State officers or
the 1si5 of September. In 1892 the
Republicans cast 81, 1922, and the Demo
cast 45.193. and the Democrats 16,7S8.
In 1894. in the Congressional elections,
the Republicans cast 41,SS3, and the
Democrats 13,645. The average Repub
lien majority is 26,080. As the Yer
mont Democrats are for gold, an in
crease of the Republican majority
NStuiti IlfU UC sun ~ hStlit5'
Arkansas elects a Governor and Leg
islature September 9Th. In 1892 abe
Democrats cast 1854. the Republi-
cans rs, 8S4, and the Populists 1881,
giving tine Democrats a plurality OF
40 $50 In 1883 the Democratic plural
ity was 1920. In 1894, in the Congress
sional elections. the Democrats cast
IS, 167; the Republicans 12,OS9, and the
Populists 1927. These figures indicate
certain Democratic success in Arkan-
SOS.
Maine elects State officers September
14th. In 1892 the Republicans cast
62 1928; the Democrats 1904, and the
Popplists 1881. In 1883 the Republi-
can majority was $4,000. In 1891, in
the Congressional elections, the Re
publicans cast GOATS: the Democrats
q. 495, and the Populists 5,303. Tha
gold Democratic candidate for Govern
or has withdrawn; THE gold Demo
Gratis are fighting Sewall and 50 are
the Populisss. and there is much fric-
tion between the opponents OF the
Republican party. If the silver vote of
all parties and all the Democrats vote
lie Democratic ticket, the Republican
nlaJ0 will be cut down or wiped
out Mr.. oen.3I is bending his ensr-
gies to unifying the forces. but he has
a hard job. 1t IS roo soon e predict
the result.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30
A HEAVY TORNADO IN OHIO.
But No Loss of Life Has Thus Far
Been Reported.

Sydney, Ohio, July GA tornado
struck this region at five o'clock this
afternoon. The hills protected the
city, but houses were unroofed and
trees were twisted off. Tt was worse
in the country, but no loss Of life has
thus far been reported.
CROPS NOT WORTH HARVESTING.
South Charleston, Ohio. July 90
Tonight this city was visited by a
most destructive wind and rain storm
Trees were uprooted. fences Frustrated
and many bridges swept away. Crops
in lowlands have been made not worth
harvesting.
MANY BUILDINGS DAMAGED.
Huntington, Ind, July ga tor
nado late this afternoon damaged
many buildings here, twisted off trees
and rendered worthless many fields of
corn and oats. It was accompanied
by a deluging rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-30
MANY BUILDINGS DAMAGED.
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