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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
MY LoNG-TAILED COAT.

I love this long-tailsd coat. although its
style Is old.
And hints 81 ancient fashion Turk within
each crease and fold.
And though the carplng critic might CON-
nent upon Us IT.
TIE heart benea n its worsied front beats
True-oeafs rrue-to It.
7 love mis- long-tailed coat OF mine that
hints OF distant JGnes
And walks beneath rhs arCning trees and
under silver moons
Tt.h ner soft hand upon the sieeve-or
when ne stopped 10 rest
Her little. dropping. golden head, recIir-
ing On IT'S breast.
love this long-taIle6 coat OF min.. this
friend forever true.
Associate % ioy-of grief-when q was
bright and new;
Z wore X when she promised we should
we4-iike bireE--in spring.
I wore it when she gave TIE back TIE let
tiers and the ring.
love this IonE1tafled coat OF mine. ao1d
IL mere than dear,
For X IS sta1nch ia poverty as &c was
true IN cheer:
II guards ne nov when fortune has most
bitterly ssSatls1,
And hides the patch which would ohfruds
II n were shorter tailed
Chicago Record
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

DR.. George Henry Emmott professor OF
Roman law and comparative iurispru-
dence in Johns Hopkins university has
resigned his chair In order that he may
accept the appointment to chair OF law
in University college. of Liverpool which
is associated with Victoria college The
trustees have passed a resolution reco9-
nlzing his services 10 Johns Hopkins uni
versity.
Herbert Bashford, wis has Just been ap-
pointed librarian OF the state library at
Olympia by Gov Rogers, ia q man of more
than local note. His father. F. w. Bash
ford, was well-known lawyer in Tacoma
for many years preceding his death In the
early SOS. He was a wounded veteran OF
the civil war and IN excellent citizen. Her.
bert has grown up on Puget sound and de-
veloped into a poet whose fame has spread
to the Atlantic. He is a welcome contrib
utor to the leading ma gaines and has
formed strong. friendships with many OF
the literary fraternity throughout the
country. About a year ago volume OF
his poems, under the name Of ''Seadrift,"
was published and won high encomiums
ume is a sonnet on Sunrise which has
been much admired: IL Is as follows:
''The sun climbs up with burning feet.
The sea is ike tossing sheet.
Fire-fringed where shore and waters
meet,
whne on the crest OF yonder height
Those tall dead cedars shine 90 bright
That each. one seems lance OF light"
The grand scenery OF the Puget sound
country furnishes the theme for many OF
his poems. The longest OF them IS fcopa-
Is" a rock on the Pacific shore not far
from the mouth Of the Qniuayute river,
around which he has woven a stirring lit
tie romance. An ode ITO Joaquin Miller
has been copied ell over the country. II
bears strong testimony TO the young po-
cts high sdmira ton Of his older brother
I'm the craft. The volums closes with
Sunset"
Like some huge bird that sinks TO rest
The sun goes aowG-a weary thing
And DER the waters placid breast
IL lays a scarlet. outstretched wing"
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posrsCRvpTs.
Now they spen it ouayssone state.

Now they spel1 IL Quaystone state.
-
winsor finds the senatorial road slip
perry.
II 10 cold day when coal gets left-at
your door.
Il Is very evident that the Seattle people
enjoy Wagner music
Just now the Legislature is giving its at
tention to bee culture
This Pops in Idaho are still loyal TO re-
form. Friday they voted for Crook.
Las. week witnessed the turning OF the
rascais inside on. and the outside ras-
Gals IN.
The lumber combine Is exploded. One
more proof of the aaags that TO trust Is
to bust.
TIE arctic owl must have been winking
when we thought him blinking at the pros
pective oold winter.
II Jones OF Nevada. is still alive he win
mentioning the fact.
= r ~
Altgeld says: II go out OF ONCE without
regret" The people look at the going out
equally without regret.
The secretary of war should be wen up
in mathematics, and that is probably why
we hear the Alger bray.
in the Francis matter q good many OF
the Missouri legislators seem to think that
Vest ought to be pulled down.
The anti-Piatt people claim that a ma
tority of the people Of New York want
Choate for senator, but they have very
poor way of expressing 1t.
There are some candidates for the United
States senate. who could, if elected. truth
fully say that they gave no valuable con-
sideration in exchange for the office.
The few remaining Populists who have
not as yet announced their candidacy for
the United States senate will kindly send
in their names during the coming week.
Gov. Rogers had a good deal TO say In
MS message ABOUT tuc
citizen, and a good many of the Pops have
come to the conclusion that he didn't refer
TO himself.
The best way to bring about senatorial
deadlock at Olympia is to pass the resolu-
ton which requires candidates 10 ME afh-
davits declaring that no money has been
spent in their interests.
:. :: =
The Populists say that New York and
Pennsylvania's Republican majoritieS
were due to the machine. It is better 10
have machine that works than disjoint-
ed wheels that only whirr.
They have gathered at the state house
And perhaps will pass some laws,
With the customary wagging
OF the Populistie jaws.
They have started in reforming
In the good old-fashioned way
BY rewarding clerkship seekers,
Whom the people have TO pay.
If you tell them they are reckless
In the matter Of expense,
They reply 1.-The pressure's awful"
And suggest thai you go hence
When you say that they were claiming
That the outlay was too high.
They will say that they were joshing.
And-will wink the other eye.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
Good Roads.

Road building ii this state - more %
problem than Il ss IN mos states. Il is
more kinds OF q problem. Roads cannot
be nzlilt in Western washington IS IN the
eastern part ~ tn. state. They cannot De
buls IL Western Washington under the
same regulations nor under the same meth
Cd II rhsy are 20 be buff anywhere in
time % b. OF benefit In settling the state.
or 70 BE- OF service % the present genera
tson OF settlers. tire Legislature needs 70
act promptly. They conacf be built with
csz- money. and money csr1ot Be obtained
ssylfss the legislature provides a way TO OBJ
tain II IL can BE obtaiaeG and used and
repaid with interest a. FAR less cost than
will be imposed upon the segssers BY COM
peIli7g them 20 gvFRit until they can hufid
the roads win their own hands That
means tia; Ter ysarz they must haul their
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

IL - 10. likely 70 ever Be seriously al
varee1 sefore any ccs1rt. mach less 10 ever
receive a Judicial endorsement. II simply
points cut IRE Of reasoning which might
have been. but which was not followed
By the courts. when divorce laws were
frst passed. or when the lrst legislatures.
following the old English presidents. took
:. upon themselves to annual certain mar
risgss BY private acts passed for that
purpose. Unfortunately fer this ingenious
theory. the courts OK this country, from
the earliest period. have an unbroksa line
Of decisions UNFOLDING the right OF the
legislatures 20 pass either private or gen
ersi divorce laws Property rights OF tn
calculable value ara based upon the valid
itv % divorces which have been granted
by the courts: and no cvurt At this day
would for . moment seek to reverse these
decisions, or invaiidste these property
rights, on what is. after al. more OF an
ingenious quibhis than a question involv-
ing the substantial rights Of thu states
under the Federal compact.
Even IL this question were presented
for the first time without this weight OF
precedent, and without the grave aues-
ton OF imperiled property rights. IL Is
not at all likely that the courts would
sustain Mr.. Boyd's contention. While no
state has under the constitution power
TO pass law 70 impair the obligation
Of q contract" every state has the power
to pass laws by which one party TO
-. uuh sna
other party has failed 10 perform his part
Of IL. or when the complaining party has
been sntrapped into . contract by fraud or
duress.
1t |. on precisely this theory that al
yorcex are granted 1t Ia because OF .
breach of some portion OF the marriage
contract by one party that the other is
granted q divorce, and thus relieved from
carrying out the obligation Of the mar
riage contract. The differences IN state
laws upon the subject Of divorce are SIM
ply differences as to what constitutes
such breach of the marriage contract
as should entitle the aggrieved party to
have the contract set aside altogether.
There are reasons apparent now why
1t might be a good thing IL the power
to grant divorces were in the national.
not in the state governments. These rea-
sons were not so conspicuously obvious at
the time the constitution was adopted
as they are at present. But the way to
lead to the assumption of that power on
the ons hand and its REIMBURSEMENT on
the other does not lie through the method
pointed out by the Nebraska attorney,
q method which presupposes that the
courts of the country win unite in over
turning tho presidents which have ex-
listed since the foundation Of the govern
ment, jeopardize real estate titles all over
the country and bastardize thousands of
innocent children. Courts exercise con-
siderable legislative power at present. but
they are hardly ready to take action
which would amount in substance to an
amendment to the Federal constitution.
through the medium OF judicial interpre-
t2tion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

Maj. Mckinley is now president-elect.
On Monday the electoral colleges OF the
forty-fve states met and the electors gave
Mckinley 271 votes and Bryan 17s. On the
10th of next month congress will meet and
count the votes and declare the result.
Then on the 4th of March the president
will be inaugurated. Immediately there
after the members OF the new cabinet wiz
be appointed and confirmed. About the
middle of the month the Fifty-afth con-
gress VII meet and the work of Republi-
can legislation viii commence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
THE NEW YEARS EDITION.

Salt Lake Tribune.

Salt Lake Tribune.
The enterprise displayed IN Journalism
IN Tire West IN the pest few wears has been
so general that comment in q measure
has ceased. and many. perhaps isA0Issnt
OF he great labor ard cost attending the
publication of . noSern newspaper. view
a mammoth issue simply as a puoae due.
a striking example Of what enterprise and
Intelligence wei directed can accomplish
IS the New Years edition CT the Seattle
Observation-Disclosures OF January ) II COM
prises afty-six pages CT well-writSen mat
ter. giving a review Of the year and bring
ing forward the vast resources OF the mag
nincent state OF Washington. with such
well executed illustrations % public build
ings and varied industries SIS enables the
reader 50 instantly grasp their magnitude.
In setting before the world the advantages
OF the state. the Observation-Disclosures has
placed every citizen under lasting obiga-
ton. as evidence OF journalistic progress.
the paper takes first rank. and the holiday
number. as a record. is Invaluable. and
should reach every hresi6e In the North
west.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

The new Republican mayor OF Baltimore
has accepted the resignation Of nearly
placed President Gilman. of the Johns
Hopkins university. az the head OF the
board To place one OF the foremost edu-
Gators of the country In q position which
usually goes 10 some politician. is reform
Nth n hl~ Y
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
No Gaudy CoIorfng.
san Francisco Post.

san VS.
The New Years edition Of the Seattle
Post-Intelhgsncer comprises fifcy-six pages
OF statistical and general information re-
garding the state OF Washington OF par
ticularly valuable quality. The absence OF
gaudy color work is gratifying. the Illus
tratSons are instructive and the subject
matter indicates an appreciation upon the
part of the "P.-I's" editor of the public
desire for information rather than amuse-
ment in work of this character.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

II each house of the legislature would
devote two hours Of Its time TO the con-
already been introduced, their oonsidera-
ton would take nearly every hour of the
working time from now on untn adjourn
rnsnt But the flood OF bills still continues.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

The record OF the Washington Populist
legislator who walked fifty miles on his
way to his post has been outdons IN Mis-
souri,. Representative W. L. snidow. OF
Hickory county. walked al the way 10
didn't want to pay tribute 20 any "derned
monopoly"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

the Republican nominees for president ard
vice president q. the ancient state capital
As Maryland rave Mckinley more than
:. 900 votes over Bryan thu gallant Repuo-
leans % the stats had q right 20 hold
love feast when her eight electoral votes
were given TO MCKINLEY and Hobart
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
THE STATE PRESS.

Elma Chronicle: The Popocratic papers
are charging Mckinley with ali the bank
failures Of the past two or three weeks.
None or them, however, Is giving him
credit for the suicide of the bankers. II
You will charge. gentlemen, you ought 70
give credit as well.
Tacoma Union: The usual big Hood of
bills has commenced to pour into the leg
stature. 1t would be a good idea TO APP
point sitting committee early in the
session. But few measures can be pass
ed, and these should be Of such a char
acter as TO strengthen and not weaken the
party in power The future of the fusion
party depends on the record they make
at this session OF the legislature. Per-
sonal ambition should be sacrificed for the
benefit OF the united whole.
Whatcom Blade: The enterprising and
public-spirited farmers OF the North Fork
country yesterday commenced building a
bridge con their own account" across the
Nooksack river nine miles up the river
from Reese: when they finish that one
they VIII do some more extensive volun
teer work, building bridge across the
river at the Six-Mile post on the Ruby
trail That kind of spirit will make things
hum anywhere-we ought to try 1t on the
bay.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

The mileage from Olympia TO Washing
ton Ter the messenger. J. z. Fsnton. who
carries ths vote % the electors. amounts
20 sl.eso 1t IS the largest amount paid TO
any state Representatives
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

There Is considerable adverse comment
In the mugwump newspapers over the Sc
lection OF piatt as senator from New York.
Platt may not be an ideal senator. but
he ranks far above hts colleague. Murphy.
the collars and cuns' man.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

The people OF Table Rock. Nebraska,
have found the ideal way Of settling't the
saloon problem The last saloon in that
place has been compelled to close its doors
for want OF sufficient business 70 support
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

Erie county. Tew York. has let . con-
tract 70 bury TIE paups- dead a. FIFTY cents
a head. The BinxaaTnton Herald. speak
ing - tAis says: In this town II costs 81
- bury a dog"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

Madden has withdrawn from the con-
test tor the United States senate. He has
risen III Tire estimation OF the American
people 4 man who learns that aa Once
Il not seeking him = not past al hope.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

New the London papers are beginning
TO condemn the new treaty. Nothing bet
ter was needed to insure the United States
senate's approval OF IL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

produce over new roads. or no roads. under
difficulties and at cost that viii Tar sx-
coed any interest charge they might have
20 pay for the money 70 buEd good roads
az SIscS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
TABLE CLOTHS.

Turkey Red Fringed Cloths.
new patterns. fast coiors. 2 yds
long. 60c each: "a yards long,
75c each.
Linen-We make a special of
pattern cloths and will sell them
10 you as low as the goods by
the yard. Our great leader IS a
I2-inch Pure Irish Linen Da-
mask. In up-to-date designs, as
follows:
zls yards long. sale price $40
each.
3 yards long. sale price $S.f5
each.
Si9 yards long. sale price $3.50
each.
SIS size Napkins to match,
sale price $225 dozen.
ga size Napkins to match,
sale price 1915 dozen.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

Il VAS q great day IN Ny Msryisna''
- Monday. For tae first time IN thfrty-
two years asr ss@tessz vote w2s cast for
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
BITS OF HUMOR.

A wornan's way. in whate'er she tries,
Is sure to be complete surprise.
Though folks believe there's Just wrong
and right
And no way else-one must not lose sight
OF woman's way.
The right or wrong she at once eschews.
And flies at a tangent, If she choose;
"Becauser' is the only known excuse
For a womans way.
-Pittshurg News.
Sire" exclaimed the rninion of the king
OF the Garbage Islands. entering the royal
presence with precipitation, ''the head
chef Is just bringing up dinner. He desired
me 20 state that an entire turnverein came
ashore this morning. and he is serving
them with filing OF oysters"
I'm that case" observed the savage po-
tentate. hurriedly seizing a knife and fork.
eve viii go to meet him. I would not keep
him waiting. when
He playfully poked his secretary IN the
ribs.
when he is looking for me with a
stuffed club How?'--New York Press.
Mrs. Henry Peck (whose mother has
been visiting them for over four months)--
I don't know what TO buy mother for a
Christmas present; do You?
Mr.. Henry Peck-Yes. Buy her travel
cling bag.--London Tft-Bits.
whats that noise?'
That's my latest boy. Just come to
town"
Whats ne making all that noise fore''
why. that's his inaugural bawl"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17


Sale Price. S5c q yard.
10 pieces Of s4-ineh silver
Bieached, all linen. and splendid
for service. special. sc yard.
Irish LINEN.
Sale Price. soc a yard.
es-ineh Full Bleaehed Pure
Irish Linen namask. q choice
assortment Of patterns. a splen-
did CSC grade, now on sale at SOC
a yard.
Cream Damnsk.
Sale Price. sac a yard.
10 pieces Of e6-inch Pure Irish
Linen, cream table damask. new
designs, and extra heavy. now
sc a yard.
Table Linen,
Sale Price, 66c n yard.
An Extra Fine Grade OF ga
inch Silver Bleached Pure Lin
en-. German table GamaSk, none
better to wear. now 66c a yard.
Also special lot now offered
Of cream oamask Of e6-inch
Pure Irish Linen, an extra
heavy weight and In the choic-
est OF patterns. These two
grades can't be beat for wear,
and now but 6Sc a yard.
Irish Linen,
Sale Price, T5c n yard.
An extra fine grade OF Pure
Irish Linen Damask. usually 81
yard. now special at s5c a yd.
A Great Value,
Sale Price, 95c n yard.
A bargain TO be remembered
Is This extra me Pure Irish
Linen Damask, in the latest de-
signs, and with V or q size
Napkins TO match, now being
offered at S5c yard. You cant
always buy as good at si.25 8
yard.
Turkey Red Damask.
Sale Price, Ice a yard.
10 pieces OF s6-inch Monte
Cloth Turkey Red Damask. alb
solutely fast in color. You can't
equal IL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
TABLE NAPKINS

Irish Linen.
sale Price. $50 = aese>.
A good grade OF Fun B,eaSk>s
Pure Irish Linen Napkins. mn
10 wear size. sale price. 6 4
dozen.
German Linen,
Sale Price, sl.Io = assea
100 dozen fine quality. Z d.
German Linen Napkins. unssiiS
sell at l-5e q. dozen, nov 80
sl.io. -
German Linen,
sale Price, sl.9o . Aee,.
80 dozen, Z. size. German All
yer Bleached Nankins h,ncs
patterns. These have an estah-
nsned reputation for good vesr.
Ing qualities, they're w.
cheap at si.a0 4 dozen.
German Linen.
Sale Price, s1.32 . ase,n
Extra heavy and fine Ceruan
Linen, block patterns. 49,
meRded for hard wear: ~
price, N.32 coxen.
Fine Bleachad,
Sale Price, $1.oe . assen
A q size, s2.0 a dozen. pura
Bleached German Linen Mn
kins, In damask designs. ex(jn
at sl.6s a dozen.
Bleached Irish Linen.
Sale Price, $50 . doson
rs doz. extra fne. y siss. Pun
White Irish Liaen Napkins Is.
to-date designs. a great speulsl
at $3.50 a dozen.
A superior trade,
Sale Price, S2.12 . aosen.
80 dozen y size Pure Bleaohed
German Linen Napkins: -
them once. you'1 use them a.
ways.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17

OUR JANUARY LINEN SPECIALS are horourh,v
who prcyfdenty
Il l,
December How about Hr s-'u ia u
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-17
HEMSTITCHED
CLOTHS.

An extra grade OF full bieached
German Linen. nicely made
and much less than at our
usual low prices.
yards long, sale price. $40
each.
2is yards long. sale price, 1888
each.
yards long, sale price. S4.05
each.
All Sets and Eemstitched Lin
en- likewise reduced.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-11-18
WORK SUSPENDED.
Dam Washes Out and Progress of Flax
Industry Delayed,

Dam Washes Out and Progress of Flax
Industry Delayed,
The fax industry work has been
suspended for few days by reason of
the dam washing out, Tuesday night.
The high water OF the past week has
done considerable damage along its
course, the most unexpected of which
was the washing away Of the dam in
North Mill creek, thus shutting off
the flax mill from its water supply
and making it necessary TO suspend
operations indetinstely.
Temporary repairs will be made at
once that the work Of preparing the
fax fibre for shipment may not be de-
layed. 1t will not be possible to make
substantial or permanent repairs un'
Til the water has subsided several
feet.
The work Of separating the fibre
from the straw has been prosecuted
for several weeks with satisfactory
results, A force OF ten men has beer
employed. Only one man has beer
engaged at the scutching mill and
the result of days work average
about l5 pounds OF fibre,
None of the fibre has yet beer
shipped, but as soon as there is a suf
ficient quantity 10 constitute ship
ment the same will be duly consigned
to eastern parties.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-11-18

Gen. w. II. Byars, comuiandaDt Of
the Oregon Soldiers home at Rose
burg is in the city today, seeing OLD
friends. He came up from Portland
last night, aud will go South this eve
ming.
Rev. and Mrs. Burns. recent arrivals
from Albuquerque, N. NJ, were the
guests Of Rev. Ezra Maurer, Wednes-
day, For the past few years they have
been engaged In eyangelistic work In
different parts Of the United States
and were quite successful.
Mckinley Mitchell, OF Gervais, was
In town today. He is'buying potatoes
for shipping at Is cents. He says
there is big crop on the coast and
German potatoes are coming into the
New York for about $10O per hun
dred and freights from here are so
high the Oregon grower cannot COM
pete in spite OF the tariff. But Mr..
Mitchell thinks there may be de-
mand for spuds sooner or later,