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The times., 1897-12-19
Eating the Menu.

FroIn the San Francisco Chronic!e.)
The latest thing In hotel bills Of fare Is
stated to be an edible menJ card. It is
generally n.ade of biscuit which the zIcst
eats With his cheese.
The times., 1897-12-19

Many Chicago crooks gTe operating in
broad daylight, though the meetings Of
the city council are still held In the
evening
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tits stated that Mr.. Reed has the biggest
feet in the House. There is gloomy out
look involved in this. Where is the average
me,nber who can hope To fill his shoes?
The times., 1897-12-19

Bombs have been found near a cor
resporderce bureau at Key West. They
have not yet been opened, but are sup
posed TO contain wind.
The times., 1897-12-19

The Chicago Tribune relieves Mr.. Kohl
saat of great responsibility by declaring
that the Times Herald currency plan tg
borrowed.
The times., 1897-12-19
AL Omniseient Donkey.
tFrom the Chicago News.)

SimSins-Prof- B'aggs has made study
of every known disease.
Timkins-What does he know about them?
Simkins Everything except the cure.
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We've nearly fifty other styles
in single and doubt breasted Fancy
Vests, ranging in price up TO So
and So All new patterns, especially
made for the hoHda Us, for you can
turn them into gifts very appropri-
ately. Every man ought to own
one and not half of them do.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15
SYNOD AND RESOLUTIONS.
What the Presbyteriuns Did I'm Their
Closing Hours

In the closing hours of the session of the
Presbyterian synod, recently held In this
city. long series of resolutions was pre-
sented BY Rev. j. r. Thompson. bsaring
upon the matter of religious instruction
in the schools of Washington. Among
other resolutions was the following, which
Is the climax and essence Of all;
Resolved. That while disclalming all
purpose Of interfering improperly with
the management of our state university,
we record our hearty appreciation Of the
action of the board Of regents in their re-
sistance to all attempts thus far made 10
transform that important institution into
seminary of agnostic infidelity. We
heartily commend their retention in thsl
university curriculum OF a system Of eth
les and philosophy which teaches the ex-
istence of Grand Architect and Supreme
Ruler OF the universe, 10 whom all intel
ngent beings must render an account Of
the deeds done In the body. whether they
be good or whether they be svil"
Interested persons have attempted 10
make capital out OF the fact that the POST
Intelligenosr did not refer 10 the resolu-
tons In it's published account OF the pro-
ceedings OF the synod. It's report for that
day Mcnday) was furnished by Rev. w.
A. Major, reporting clerk OF the synod.
and by Rev. Mr. Coyle. who lives at Fv-
enatt. Mr.. Major was last night asked
why he did not inform the Post-Tntelli-
gencer Of the fact that the resolutions
had been adopted.
Il did net think them important enough
for publication" said Mr.. Major '"They
were OF no srsclal consequence"
Investigation discloses that the resolu-
items were presented when the synod was
In great hurry TO finish It's work. and
but few were pnsent. 1t Is not likely
that any extended number outside Of DR..
Thompson realized their import. DR..
Thompson has had more or less TO do with
politics in this state-he has made his liv-
ing out OF politics and preaching, which
two uary diverse occupations some minis
tiers are adept at making congruous-ard
Is no doubt familiar with the practice
common IN political conventions known as
"railroading." The impression exists that
he utilized his knowledge and experience
for the benefit Of his good friend DR.. Ham
iiton. Of the state university
The Post-Intelligsncer Is not able to
cons'rue these resolutions as unfolding
the course Of the university regents In dis
missing President Edwards as has been
claimed by partisans Of the regents.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

The supreme court has relieved
flduciary officers OF the state of Wash
ipgton from a quandary by it's decision
In the Kittitas county case. which has
been looked forward to with much in
terest.
In most counties the officers have
been placed in jeopardy by dilemma
which had three horns. The constitu-
tion prescribes limited Indebtedness
beyond which no liability must be in
Cured without vote Of the people, and
even the people cannot place burden
upon themselves beyond a certain per-
centage OF their property valuation.
This provision Is supplemented by
statutes so ferocious that a conscien-
tious official breads the possibilities Of
punishment as much as the ancient
churehman dreaded the mysterious APP
plIcstion of promunire. Then there is
another Lew which provides that no ex-
ecution shall issue against a city or
county for recovery Of money or dam
ages. but that su order shall be drawn
on the treasury for tho Subtraction OF
tho claim
A woman recovered judgment against
the city Of Eliensburg for injuries oc-
easioned by detective sidewalks The
city council was afraid to disobey the
order OF the court. and so ordered a
special levy for the purpose OF furnish
ing funds. this being the direction OF
the superior court.
The financial officer was in a bad
FIX. If he did not obey the ordinance
he stood IN danger of coming in con
1ict with the city council: Il he issued
a warrant De violated the constitution.
and II he dssregarded the judgment he
was liable 20 Dee srratgned for contempt
81 court
The decision of The supreme court is
tha; Judgment rendered by & court
must be paid by An order on she treas
ury for the satisfaction Of the same:
and that the fact that the city has
reached the limit Of Indebtedness would
not Justify .fs belRg withheld. and THAI
such a warrant must hc accepted. as the
holder IS amply protected hy the law.
which requires the payment OF war
rants ia the order az their issue. The
decision win be very pleasursbly re-
-es-.7
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

\ very animated controversy has been
started by preacher ta Minnesota.
who dcuoRnces the SG2day 'plcuics. -"
as he calls tsega. az which a sermon by
Rev. r. De WIZ Talmsse as a oousp.cu-
oas feature. THE palut has become Sc
aecus,omed 20 tAe cecsofr.eittes ~ Rev.
Mr. Talmage that Be IS almost a psig.-
legged character. and while many go 20
listen e. A}s sermons. more probably 60
ta see and hear one whose notoriety has
excited shelr curiosity.
u seems that Re is On one o. his an
naal soars. delivering sermons At points
along the t,re y railroads TAoSe en-
terprlslae corporations are taxing ad-
vantage - the popular disposition IL
noek % the places where ne breaches
90 ron excu~s5aa trains. Including To-
the railroad tleket The privilege e en-
trance II 'As balls where be Is 70 be
seea. - &c Is paid .or hls services
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15
TEARS uroN JURORS HEARTS.

The Judge Of che court in which Luot-
CERT Is being ;5ied for the murder II his
wife was criticised by counsel for d.
reeting the removal Of the son or the
accused from his side. They had =
right 70 object 30 being deprived q a
time honored weapon. but the con
sensus Of opinion viii bee with the court
which had the courage 20 check a the
atricl effort 70 arouse sympathy 70.
their client.
The testimony Is all in ard the AZ.
torneys are making their arguments.
iuotgert has two h,tle sons. and IL Is
described that they we're brorgh, lrto
court. climbed up on Their fathers Knee
and a; the Adjournment ~ ceurt n,
accused she'd tears L will bo observes.
thai she intense affection ~ parer.
did not cali for the presence Of his two
little boys untl they coald be ased vita
eject GA the jury. No SkiIlfal attorney
would have permitted Tie children n
be in court during the entire trial.
they would have worn out the eCect On
the jury long before tie tne fer dra.
matte climax
\ courtroom in which 3 trial Tor
murder is proceeding 70 rot = spuaA'e
place Tor yoang child. The Alteration
q person. accused o. murder would
only b detr4cted gro@ P.oceea!aEs a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15
which he was yitarlv irterested Nv TIE

NTH Nv EdS Ftldt4E tGLE1N1lrsA " NAr
presence OF hts children: and the best
Of them viii become very restless and
troublesome 10 others, kept sHbdued
and stiIl IN an nl-yentiIated and prob
ably crowded hall. There was no more
occasion for the presence OF those chill
dren at the close Of the case than there
was al the beginning: there was no
more hardship IN being deprived OF
their presence during the hours Of the
trial than there would have been while
he was engaged IN his daily occupation.
The accused is on trial for a much
more serious matter than being de-
priyed for few hours in the day Of
the company Of bis boys. and the incoa-
venience OF his position. and the de-
priFation OF his liberty. impose upon
him the necessity for greater self-con-
troll and ssIf-denial than keeping his
children out OF the court room.
Their presence was so Enthusiastically
part Of the policy OF his counsel. that
consideration OF the courts action has
nothing TO do with a fathers affection,
but with a lawyers privilege. Whether
an attorney IS justified IN using that
kind Of influence upon a jury is mat
ter Of ethics, but more so of judgment.
Probably counsel is warranted in re-
sorting to any means likely TO result in
the aequittal from an accusation OF his
client Admitting this, there is less OBJ
lection to the introduction OF the chill
dren on that ground than there is for
the reason that it is becoming a pretty
hackneyed resort, and whenever IL is
suspected only turns possible sym
pathy into actual ridicule.
The best known authority on the sub
jeet says that human nature was pre-
sumably intended to be what 1t is. and
when 1t gets into the jury box it is the
duty of the advocate 70 make the best
use OF IL he fairly can in the interests
OF his client. What are sometimes
called its weaknesses may be ranked
among its nobleSt virtues, and an ad-
yocate Is entitled 10 lay hold OF them
firmly when he is engaged, as he some
times Is. in doing battle with its mean
est vices Perhaps the best advice ever
given 10 an attorney is that which
warns him not TO be content TO rouse
the feelings of the jury without laying
hold of its judgment Unless this be
done. the accused might secure a rec
ommendation TO mercy, but would
scarcely ever get verdict of acquittal
Perhaps, that is all the attorneys for
Luetgert expect.
In any event, court is not bound to
suffer extraneous influences, even
though J be to the interest OF the adj
yoeate 10 introduce II. His justification
is the success of his device; II is like an
improper question, put for effect or on
the bare chance that it may pass.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15
CRY OFFICIAL PaPER.
SEATTLE. FRIDAY, OCT. IL.


The menacing candidacy in the New
York election is Henry Georges. IL
Low wins. the administration of the
city will merely be turned over TO the
Miss Nancies Of reform for three years.
and at the end OF that time New York
will be ready 10 return to saner and
more practical methods of government.
II Van Wyck wins. the FOUNDERS, the
heeIers. the grafters, the parasites and
thieving contractors will prey upon the
taxpayers, and the biackmailing police
will hold up the saloon element, the
gamblers and the semi-lawless for their
dividends; and city affairs will be con-
Quoted on the same level they were for
many years. II Tracy wins. no sensible
person expects ideal government The
policies and methods of the present city
government. political and business, will
be carried out. The Republican or
ganization continues in power. and
LET US not attempt to disguise or evade
the truth-the machine will be on top
In local affairs. II will be used to ad
vance the personal and political for
tunes OF many persons, some of them
highly unworthy: but. In It's broader
significance. its power and influence
will be used 10 promote the general
welfare of the Republican party and to
strengthen and maintain It's dominance
of national affairs. This Is American
politics, and not the worst and most
degrading and humiliating phase CT IL.
But II George wins-whst7 II will be
the first great triumph in the United
States for the organized forces OF dis
content. He is the embodiment and
the incarnation Of socialism. single
taxism. free tradeism. greenbackism
and Of almost every heterodox and dam
gerous doctrine that has gained head
way in America. He Is the avowed and
implaeable foe Of the established order.
He is the chief sponsor for the revolu-
tionaTy theory OF single tax. and 1t Is
recognized that. so far as his candidacy
represents anything and anybody. Il
means that as mayor OF the greatest
city in America he shall put in motion
Influences and agencies that viii tend
% tasten that doctrine upon the Amer
lean governmental system. II means
that all taxes shall be raised from land
and aat il shall be taxed its full rental
value. no Improvements. not even the
marble na,acc OF the multi-millionaiye
shall 3e subject 10 the burden OF taxa
tinn. The lane owncrs-whlch include
5.too.0oC farmers pay all expenses az
government. Federal. state. municipal
Are they prepared "a accept the lmpo-
sition of that enormous permanent
drain apon their present insufficient re-
sonrcesG And 20 be tenants rather
than actual owners Of their estates7
This is Just one feature of the con
summation OF the George theory of gov
eminent: but il is the most eonspicu-
Gus. Georges election would be a blow
TO property ownership and public So
enrity. Il must be admitted that there
IS serious prospect that he will leo
New Iork's next mayor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

The very unique spectacle is presented
in Maryland Of the Democracy making Its
fight without the support of a single newr-
paper Of character and influence. AS goes
Baltimore. SO gees Maryland, and so the
city Is the seat OF war. The American is
a straightout Republican organ. the Sun
and Evening News are fighting German
and the Democracy. and the Herald Is an
independent paper. with unmistakable
ieanIngs toward Republicanism. It may
90 Imagined that the Democrats are hope
iess,y Handicapped In the fight. The ct
mospnere about Baltimore is different
from what Il vas forty years ago.
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and an admission fee CT 90 cents IS
charged. the arrangement O. the rail-
road companies could not Re made
without the connivanee OF the church
people. who must recognize the ticket
"a g receipt for the admission fee and
must receive a per capita from the rail-
road for those who enter the church or
PARK enclosure, where he is usually on
exhibition.
TIE whole proceeding looks. as the
Minnesota minister says. like money
making scheme. in which the railroads,
the churches and the preacher are part
ners. OF the three the railroads are by
far the least cnipable. Indeed. II may
be questioned whether they are not in
the right. There is no hypocrisy about
them: they run cheap excursion trains
on Sunday because there Is q public de-
mand for them. They usually take the
ground that Sunday excursions are
public benefit, and at least it is not
their mission TO teach people TO keep
the Sabbath holy" Whether they are
justified in increasing the traffic by
hiring a noted preacher as drawing
card is altogether another question TO
that whether a noted preacher is Justi-
fed in resorting to such means TO make
money.
II Mr.. Talmage were in a different
business there would be disposition to
give him the scant notice due a
''fakir," but respect for his cloth may
temper language, although it cannot
modify, but on the contrary increases,
the condemnation with which most
men regard his practices. Bishop Pot
ter denounces the scheme as calculated
to profane and yulgarize Sunday, and
many other eminent diyines have had
the courage to speak very boldly on the
subject; but too many are disposed to
speak very pleasantly Of Rev. Mr.. Tai
mage while they mildly deprecate his
methods.
In his defense Mr.. Talmage says he
has done exactly as any clergyman
would have done This is scarcely true;
many self-denying and jealous minis
tiers walk miles to preach to those who
have no church, and others perhaps
will travel by rail 10 do it, but the
modest remuneration they receive
places beyond suspicion the sincerity
of their motives.
Many averagely good men favor Sun
day excursions for the benefit OF the
fresh air and change of scene to those
for whom Sunday is the only day of
recreation; but they shrink with dis
gust from a scheme to run excursion
trains and promote picnics by having
highlypaid preacher made a pretext
for attracting a crowd, and paying
him good round sum, and they revolt
at the hypocrisy and bad taste Of the
preacher.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

The thriving town Of Hoquiam IS en-
titled TO the congratulations OF the entire
state. because OF the fact that the North
crn Pacific viii shortly extend its Grays
Harbor railroad branch to that point. The
contract for the extension has been let
and work begins a. once HoQaiam has
fer years offered aattering Inducements
Tor a railroad. but through circumstances
which ii could not control. has failed 10
set It. But D, has true grit. and went
ahead with various enterprises until final
- the Northern Pacific secs the advanc-
aee 81 she connection and builds the road.
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Personal.

w E. Tate and wife arrived in the city
yesterday from their home In Glyndon,
MINI. They viii spend six weeks on the
Coast.
D. Soils Cohen, OF Portland, was in the
city yesterday, leaving on the Kingston Tor
Victoria. Mr. Cohen Is a prominent Elk
and is also an active Republican In Or
egon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Abrahams have re-
turned from their wedding trip through
California, and win be al home TO their
friends next Sunday between 2:S0 and
p. m. at go Ninth avenue south.
Hon. j. L. Iikens. who represented
the Forty-nipth district. Whatcom county
in the legislature last wln0ar arrived here
yesterday from Spokane. He spent sew
eral days attending the fruit fair in the
metropolis Of Eastern Washington, and
was highly pleased with tbs. exhibits.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

Spokane is proud ot the success OF its
fruit fair. II has been q fine exhibit q
the Horticultural resources OF the tribu-
ta-y country. and has shown In most
attractive and convincing Kay that its
frui, IS the best 90 TIE world The exhibit
~ ores. too. hiss been notable and 10 less
va.uatle. Spokane knows how 10 do
things wei, she has enterprise and n
telHgence and money. ana the proper sst-
uation ana enthusiasm, and VII easily
ua.nta'a hsr le-E lead as ch.at city e
ta4 great lr'anI empire.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

sweeping and rigid provisions cf the Ding
ley law. The mission OF Mr.. Kassoa IS 10
doubt 70 establish reciprocity relations
with these and other countries Tna new
tariff Is designed 70 foster trade with our
nslghbo-s 10 less than TO protect ourselves.
and IT'S policy VIII not have been con-
pIstely carried cut until the reciprocity
clause IS taken full advantage Of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

i4aea'a woat IL a very suitable name
far the proposed nev Alaskan territory.
It - curious fac; thar w.,A tie txc.r-
u7a Z Wasa.ns,1a. ID state CT terr!.arv
ia ne Unlaa Is aamsa aG,sr any Of the
-a''oa's ersat ueo. \ vase s--ay 20 ,au--
'rs aoa c.tes Keep a.re tae -a amar.es a.
American heroes ana. s.s-e-uea-aad fer
fra. soa-hut st5te Nomenclature has other
cr.eta.. TIE authorities WI do weu - see
tAa, ere ~ar president is -h1s bsrs~s3
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Or. Garrett has evidently made
strong impression already in Portland. He
has been made chaplain OF the First reg
inent II Is impossible TO hold q good
man down, and Portland is plainly not
going 10 try
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

u .s wor,Ay % oo'ses :eet ,ss rres.4eat
aas appointed H-ReGresea.s,.ve Easssz.
q ioea- as a7eeial ayeH; = the govern
RENT 20 asse,1ats reelar7c.-y treaties un-
der g. rnE'ey tarG. Several Ssata
Ane-t-as republics. ro-ao,y Chile ard the
Arssas-s Eepgel.- hav- thrsatenea -
s-uRo-s rs-@--1osy tas-1s against tae
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Stiii I'm Suspense

CHICAGO Times Herald.
The fact that up 20 date no babies have
been named 'Klondike" is due 10 the fur
Their fact that mamma at home win not
know until next summer whether papa Is
a millionaire or is endeavoring 10 null
through on a diet OF snowbaUs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15

The plan TO erect a monument to the
memory Of DR.. Marcus Whitman. the
martyred missionary. is worthy the SYM
pathetic and cordial support of the people
of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. His
career and his sacrifices are not well
enough known to the present generation.
and the Whitman Monument Association
has conceived the very pralseworthy pur-
pose OF honorlng his memory aud testify
Ing in some suitable manner the obligation
the great Northwest Is under TO him.
There are some who are disposed to ques-
ton whether Whitman really saved Ore
gon." but there IS no question whatever
that he keenly appreciated the precarious
hold the United States had upon the re-
mote Pacific Northwest. and his heroic
self-denlal and terrible winter journey
across the plains TO make the situation
known In Washington. and later the shock
Ing manner Of his death-alI entitle him
TO the affection and reverential consldera-
ton Of the three states.
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Too MANY NINERxAs.

2 ~ getting sadly OUT q touch
Wlth wau1ar.kira. Sc crc.s ones farvcvs
To Ard tAezn aH becoming such
&lnEEVls.
t. po,r-s with Peal they taxa
And Ill and Kant tney mink should
serve us
Fer small t4lE c1W-wsf-h tends 70 make
Alc nervous
New Creams 141naS-DsEocra..
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It appears 70 be settled that the weather
bureau viii rot be removed from Seattle
TO Tacoma. Col. Sammy Perkins appears
10 be triae in error as to height, length
ard breadth OF that pull.
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THE PASSING THR0NG.

There are good many people IN this
city who were very much surprised last
Monday when they learned through the
columns % the Pest ztelIisencsr that DR..