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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.

The institution Of humane society
In the city last night was not the first
OF the kind that has taken place. A
few years ago there was one In very
active condition. and 1t owed its vital
ity to the efforts Of the late Frederic
j. Grant.
Mr.. Grant was not only president OF
the society. but he worked for it in the
legislature and was the father Of sew
eral measures designed to protect chill
dren and other helpless beings, as well
as to shield animals from human bru-
tally.
The state statutes, mainly through
his efforts, provide a punishment, on
conviction, Of any person who shall
torture, MAIN, cruelty beat. whip or
punish, deprive of necessary food or
clothing, or compel to labor an unrea-
sonable length of time without proper
rest and nourishment, or otherwise
cruelty treat any child.
The statute of 1898, which provides for
punishment in case of cruelty to ami
mails, Is sufficiently comprehensive for
any humane action. 1t forbids anybody
to overdrive, overload, cruelty beat,
mutilate, torture, torment or deprive Of
necessary sustenance. cruelty abandon
or neglect. or cause the same to be
done, any animal. or to fail to provide
1t with proper food or drink or cruelty
work It when unfit for labor
Any offense against this law is pun
ishable by fine or Imprisonment. There
are also laws against cruelty to stock
in transit, and to prohibit dog fights
or cock fights or the cruel plucking or
manning, and even the wantonly kill
ing of any fowl or insectivorous bird.
Ever since the year 1871. II has been
unlawful in this state to cut of more
than one-half of the ear Of any domestic
animal. and the only thing we seem to
lack is the prohibition OF tail-docklng
and the use of the check rein. althouy IN
this last IS now very uncommon. The
humane society need only now see to 1t
that the already abundant laws we
have are properly observed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
THE GOVERNOR IN ERROR.
Available Lands Not. to He Found
North of Grays Harbor.

Olympia. Wash. Dec. Z, 1927.
To the Editor: A few days ago Gov.
Rogers called the attention Of the public
10 good agricultural lands along the coast
or Washington above Grays harbo-,
which awaited those seeking homesteads.
The governor had been informed OF this
oy gentleman who had returned re-
Gently from the region mentioned. where
ne had been selecting land for the state.
Mr.. Bridges. land commissioner, tells
me that within the last few weeks the
state has reserved all unoccupied lands IN
this part Of the state and owing TO this
ara TO the national reserve. he doubts IL
q homestead can be found there.
SO far as the richness Of the soil Is con-
cerned IN the valleys along the coast. do
not think. from personal observation. IL
can be excelled in Western Washington,
and but short time ago good homesteads
were available. though at present cues
ton the ACCESSIBILITY OF anybody going
there IN search Of one
The governors informant must be mis-
taken IN regard to these lands being open
Tor settlement, at least any great number
or acres However. il is possible that here
ana there claim Gan be found. write
this that people may know the existing
conditions as given me by the commits
sioner Of lands
HERBERT RASHEORD
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
THIS SECTION Is ALL ALIVE.
Prosperity Has Struck II, and II II
Going Ahead.
San Francisco Argonaut.

Going Ahead.
San Francisco Argonaut
The wave of prosperity has struck the
Pacific Northwest with full force. One
year ago industry was Frustrated n
Washington and Idaho. and the condition
of affairs In Oregon was very little bet
ter. Leading business firms were falling,
banks were closing their doors, and those
who were able to raise enough money to
get away were closing out their business
interests and moving to other states. To-
day there Is prosperity in every part OF
that section of the country. Thousands
OF miners focked to the Puget sound
country during last summer and fall. and
there purchased their outfits for the klon-
dixie mines. Every available vessel was
pressed into the service, and the profits
OF transportation went 10 swell the re-
ceipts Of the thrifty residents OF the Sound
country. A large exodus to Alaska is ex-
pected during the spring. and the mer-
chants, hotel keepers and transportation
companies are preparing TO handle the
traffic and to profit by 1t as far as possi-
bio.
This cause alone would not produce any
permanent prosperity. however. 1t will
make business lively for a time and
money easy. but its effect. unassisted by
any other force. would be but temporary.
Fortunately the country has other inter-
ests that are feeling the effects OF reviv-
Industrial In To.
ington and oregon are the immense for
ests that furnish lumber for every part OF
the world. The CEDAR OF that country
makes the best shingles that are known
Millions of dollars worth OF lumber are
exported 10 South America, Asia and Eu-
rope every year. During the last nine
months an average OF 80 0oo, 600 shingles
have been shipped East. and in September
the shipments amounted to ga, 900. coo. It
is stated that Si0.00o.ooo Will be paid In
wages TO iamhermen and wood in
Washington alone this year. Along Puget
sound the fields produce the finest quality
OF hops, and the crop this year has been
good and sold for good prices. In the Sec
ton cas-. or the Cascade mountains the
principal interest IL wheat-growing. and
the farmers have profted by large crop
and high prices. In Washington. the crop
brought In 81. ooo.o coo this year. an average
OF 500 for every family in the state, In
Whitman county, just south OF Spokane
and north OF the Snake river. the average
is equal 70 SO for every man. woman and
rh{l1 II gAa~u.an county 0rsSnr whara
there are 700 voters. the crop aggregated
5000. 90 bushels, or about I.ooo bushels for
each inhahitaat. The whole section, In
Guiding parts OF Oregon. Washington and
Idaho. produced more than &, oo. 90 bush
els OF wheat this year. IN addition TO
this. new discoveries are being made in
the gold-proeucing counties. and there are
indications OF quite mining boom thsre
this year
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

The Salem. Or, Statesman, an important
interior newspaper, thinks 1t a creditabls
thing that the Post-Intelligencer has con
fessed' that the Alaska trip Is attended by
hardship. The Statesman adds:
zone man In q thousand. probably, OF
the great throng that will rush to the
north with the opening OF spring will make
his fortune and be glad he went-the other
500 will be disappointed and sorry they
were taken with the fever"
The Post-Intelligencer is not prepared to
say or to estimate how many gold hunters
will strike It rich and how many will re-
turn broken In pocket and spirit. But the
pessimistic view OF the Oregon newspaper
is not justified. There is gold in Alaska
and the Northwest territory In vast guam
titles. All authorities agree on that
point. Besides, 1t is undoubtedly spread
over wide territory. and It's average char
acter and richness are high. There are
special difficulties in the way OF taking 1t
out when found, but these have not here
tofore prevented rich returns. Experience
has taught much and win teach more. The
strong and the perseverins are needed to
develop Alaska. The weak-hearted would
better stay at home.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

Among the subjects not dealt with
by President Mckinley in his message
is that OF postal savings banks. 1t may
be that Mr.. Mckinley regards this as
the especial hobby Of his postmaster
general, and will leave to him the credit
or the blame of introducing a measure
on the subject to the attention of con-
gress. 1t may be taken as certain, how
ever, that the president does not want
to be particularly identified with the
proposition.
Much greater opposition has been de-
veloped against the measure than was
expected. The principal objection seems
to be the difficulty Of finding a mode of
investment which would be absolutely
safe without requiring constant atten-
ton. The European governments have
their enormous national debts, and can
invest In their own obligations, but
there is no such amount of debt in this
country as would absorb the savings It
is calculated would be offered if the
result was as great as its advocates
predict.
It is assumed always that the people
who are demanding the absolute safety
which the postal bank system would at
ford are seeking an investment. This Is
not the case: the people who want to
have their little savings placed in some
secure custody want no interest. If
they are seeking an investment they
can go to private savings banks and
other institutions which take a certain
risk with a certain interest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

no gold and the prospector must Jour
ney around behind this range to the
creeks which flow into the Koyukuk
river. 1t is rather strange that no
news has come from that part OF the
country. Early in the fall 1t was re-
ported that the miners there were salts
fed and could not be tempted to leave
for the chances OF a Klondike several
hundred miles away. There are very
few men in that part Of the country.
but Indians who occasionally come TO
the mouth of the river to trade always
have gold nuggets.
Over a territory, therefore. extending
from Mount Hononila to Peliy mount
aims this great Klondike extends and
holds out allurements Of rich reward
for many years TO come.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
H 1 WE'RE YOU,

II little girl could be,
Well-just Ike you.
With lips as rosy, cheeks as fair,
Such eyes OF blue, and shining hair,
What do you think Id do?
I'd wear so bright and sweet a smile.
I'd 90 so loving all the while
Ia Re 80 helpful with my hand,
So quick and gentle 10 command.
You soon would see
That every one would turn to say:
% 'Tis good TO meet that child today
Yes. yes. my bird. that's what I'd do
II were you.
Or, IL CHANGED 20 be q boy,
Like some / know:
With crisp curis sparkling In the sun.
And eyes all beamlng bright with fun
An. IL / could be go.
I'd strive and strive with sii my might
To re 50 true, so brave. polite,
That IN ms each one might behold
4 hero as IN days OF old
'Twould be Joy
To hear one looking AZ ms say:
My cheer and comfort all the day"
Yes. II were boy know
I would be 50.
Bat now. perhaps. you'd AJAX OF me.
wv hen Il was you
Who had the young and merry face,
with smiles and roses ali in place.
Tell us what did you dor"
An. dear.es' IL l ever fell
Far short OF doing wisely, we'll
Il was, you see.
Because none ever took the 1ns
To tell me in such lovely rhyme
What I should now rejoice 70 do
II ] wers you.
sydney Bayre IN The Independent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
MR. uRYAN's DisAPPRoyAL

The voice az Bryan comes Up from
Twas with an opinion upon the mes
sage ~ the president. He SAYS that
the message indicates an intention ur-
on the part 90 the president To ala in
turning the issue of paper money over
a. the national banks. ana in the mean
t.uae. purpose 20 give gold a further
superiority ever silver "a money The
nation is most profoundly thankful for
the fast that the message does not in
dictate aa intention on the part of the
president 10 DO any az those things
Witch Bryan threatened Ne would DO
Il elected president.
This nation never IA. a more narrow
escape from committing suicide than
al the day when IL prevented Mv
BRYAN turning the money ~ this conn-
Try into the hands OF the spectators
ana endeavering 20 give silver a rank
wits gold and 20 endow Il with a value
which IL ala no, possess,
Mr., Bryan has rot yet succeeded IN
fading II 10 his interest 10 explain
what difference on earth I. makes
whether silver is selling At IS cents an
ounce or 81 an ounce. or whether IL IL
asmonetinea or remenesised, II every
dellar Of silver money ia exactly eeuai
in value as currency With q xola dollar.
II Mr., Bryan ala not 20 about lect0r-
lHg that silver has been the victim OF 8
cruel wrong nobody would know II who
Aas e silver dollar in his pocket. OF
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
SEATTLE. WEDNESDAY, DEC. g.
WAGES OF CITY EMPLOYEES.

One of the first results Of the greater
business activity In this city win be the
need of increased salaries for the fire.
men and policemen. OF course, TINS
Will be met with the objection that the
city has not begun to feel the benent
as q municipality of the better condi-
tions and that the tax levy has been
made with q view TO the strictest econ
omy. 1t would be folly to tell the city
council that they must spend more
money than has been provided by the
levy, but there is reason to hope that
there has been a considerable amount
paid for arrears in taxes and that
during the next year there will be
considerable movement in real estate
which will result in more delinquents
paying ZIP.
When the cut was made in the wages
of the flremen and policemen 1t was
with distinct understanding that the
men should receive higher pay as soon
as the conditions warranted. Neither
they nor the citizens supposed at that
time that the stringency would last so
long, and as rents have been low. there
has not been any change In the relative
proportion Of expenses to income. But
a man can economize and live on a
small salary for time without incon-
venience when that becomes quite a
hardship II 1t is continued too long.
This Is particularly true of firemen and
policemen. whose uniforms wear out
and who are required to renew them
firemen, IL SO destructive OF their
clothes.
1t was so well understood that the
wages were inadequate that 1t was al
most made a point OF honor with the
men to accept 1t. They were told that
one OF two evils must be chosen.
force must be reduced: and II was put
to them as a body whether they would
divide up and so keep all employed or
would they insist upon a higher rate
and so compel the discharge of some
They all agreed that they would prefer
10 take the smaller pay and so have
as many men as possible employed. 1t
was a hard matter then for any en-
ploymenf TO be had. but things have
changed now. and unless wages are in
creased the best men will begin to drop
off and the more desirab BILE they are 10 he
kept by the city the more readily viii
they be sought b. other employers. IL
viii not be an easy matter to build up
the two forces again with experienced
men. A man might be reluctant TO take
he chances Of leaving the police de-
rarsment or fire department. In which
he has been for several years. and taxi
Ing the chances of another occupation,
but II once he gets into that occupation
he is very apt 10 remain there. and the
low wages Of the city will not tempt
firstsclasa men TO take their places.
The council does we'll 10 be economI-
cal and IL may not do as much as Ii
would like or as the men should re-
ceive, but IL II will do something to
manifest its appreciation Of their for
bearance and OF their willingness to
keep, faith. IL viii he practieiug the
wisest kind OF economy. because next
year the efficiency OF both departments
will be severely tested, and the city aas
need OF it's old nd-hys I'm both forces.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

and the A. p. A. deliberately asks the
president TO violate the spirit and letter
Of the constitution in making its ohtec-
ton. Besides. the statement that the de-
partments are being Ronanized" is not
true The really serious question as to
Mckenna's appointment concerns his 1T
ness and his abilities to All the position.
Nothing has been said about his charac-
ter. and nothing should be said about his
religion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

The San Francisco A. yonaut, an intelli-
gent and tudicious observer, has turned
it's discriminating editorial eye In the d.
rec,ion OF the Pacific Northwest. and has
discovered some things that have hereto
fore apparently remained hidden 10 other
California newspapers. The Argonaut
finds that Washington, oregon and Idaho
are In highly prosperous condItion--a fact
that Is unnistaksbie. The figures given
are in some instances high. but on the
whole II IS e fair summary OF the present
situation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

I. Is not a matter of Importance, but 1t
is always of interest to learn what the
English have to say about presidents
message. Judging from the expressions
In the cable dispatches, the opinions OF
the various newspapers are Influenced
largely by their general attitude toward
America and American affairs. In the
United States. a message is usually re-
garded as good or bad. according as the
journal discussing 1t is Republican, Demo-
crat or Populist: and each expression,
considering the point Of view. Is likely to
be consistent ami even proper. The poll
c.es advocated by the president are usual
ly tho embodiment of the declarations of
his party. or the outsrowth and result Of
them. and Il Is therefore natural that poll
ties anu political associations determine
American judgments OF these important
documents. This explains why there is
wide difference IN the standards by which
newspapers determine the merits Of a
matter about which impartial history may
record an entirely new verdict.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

Haytl has very properly succumhed to
the demand Of Germany for indemnity to
the German subject. The government OF
the republic having prudently averted q
conflict in which the Haytians would
have suffered severely, the mob, IN
stead OF being grateful for what the peo-
pie were spared. gets out on the streets
and yells: Down with the government"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
STATE PRESS,

Cheney Sentinel: Although WASHINGTON
VIII reap great financial benefit from the
rush TO the klondike gold fields. q still
greater benefit will come after the gold ex-
element has subsidized. Then a large num-
her or returning fortune hunters will take
tiine TO inspect this state and its resources
and many will locate here.
Blaine Republican: Every town and
hamlet In Washington should prepare at
once for the immigration which will set
toward us next spring In a tremendous
tide What you have to show the new
corners should be brought forth. Every
place has its advantages. but they will
avail 1t nothing unless you can get those
here to settle 10 see them
Whatcom Reveille: It Is high time that 4
halt was called on the wholesale and pro-
miscuous slandering Of the courts in this
country, which. though frequently coming
from the results of ignorance, more usual
~ emanate from the baseness Of unprinci-
pied and INSCRIPTIONS agitators who are
eternally endeavorlng 10 stir up strife.
Such acts as these would not be tolerated
in any other country on earth.
Walla Walla Union: Perhaps II Is q
fault that, is difficult to eradicate that too
many farmers fail to take advantage Of a
rise In the wheat market, to dispose Of
their grain at the proper time to realize
the best price. Should the price have an
upward tendency and reach a point which
would have been satisfactory before the
advance, they are sure to want more, and
hold for that price. II wheat should be
GO cents they will hold for IS cents, and IL
that price shall have been reached. they
are 10th to sell for less than 20 cents--al-
ways holding little ahead Of the market
price. When the tide turns 1t Is generally
certain to leave the high-priced producer
to suffer from an error OF business tact or
cupidity, whichever 1t may be. Such per-
sons take the risk Of spectators without
having their knowledge or opportunities.
Long experience has proven to producers
that the best time to sell is on rising mar
ket. when the price has reached the point
when buyers are shy and doubt the stabil-
tty Of the market.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

wants navy for the purpose Of inter-
terl-g w.th any other power. .bu. Ger
many must ret renounce her claims 10
have a share % the countries having a
rsch future" Germany has no claims 10
renource as &c China: tbs clear intention
o: thai government Is 10 have a share in
Africa i is agalns; England the Increased
navy Is 20 be utilized
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
Portland Thrift and Benevolence.
llw9co Tribune

Inc mayor OF Nahcotta received let
ter this week from Portland asking a con-
tribution OF provisions to be sent 10 that
city TO be forwarded TO Kiondike. for re-
Her OF the miners. This movement is "a
be commented, but on the envelope en-
closing the request was emhlazoned the
falsehood that Portland has more bust
ness than all OF the cities of the North
west combined,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

The London Chronicle describes the
presidents message to congress as weak
and coiorless." Well. so Il may be COM
pared 70 the queens messages 10 par.ia-
meut. which are always such clear enun-
cations CT po.icy and sparkle with rhetor-
teal FIRE. The vigo- and bold tore Of the
queens messages have long been the ad-
nliratioa of foreign potentates ara make
this nation .ing!a with envy,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

The proposal TO increase the liquor n
csnse will. IL SUBMITTED 20 the people. be
submitted separately from all other CUES
tons. and every man can vote ''Yes'' or
NO." That is the right way to do In a
also . recognition Of tho principle OF
referendum
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

It Ia reported from Chehalis that the
candidates on both municipal tickets are
good men land there will be a good set of
officers whichever ticket prevails" That
Is excellent; It matters less about party
victory in local matters when the result is
sure to be the election Of competent off,
Gals.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

II Is a piece OF inpertinerce for the
American Protective Association 10 issue
an address 10 ,he president protesting
agains, the elevation 81 Attorney General
McKeflna 70 The supreme bench on the
ground thar re IS = Ramaaist, II there n
ons principle sacred and iavio!able IN
American government Il IS that religion
shall 10, &C mace test for publls Office.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08
MIR. HART WANTS No OFFICE.

Seatfi@ Dec. :. 1877
TO the Editor, NJ attention has this
Gay been called TO special IN your Sunday
edition. .rom Washington City. wherein
an referred % Is being al applicant FOR
some position under the Mckinney admins
tra,ior,. I wish 70 deny through your COLI
urnns the impeachment. and 20 state that
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

Chicago Is q long way behind Seattle In
some things. The city council has only
just ordered the street cars to be enclosed
at both ends for the protection of motor
men In winter, and they are beginning to
talk about putting tenders on the cars.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-08

I am not candidate for anything under q
Republican administration. supposed il
WAS well known that am Democrat with
strong Pop-fusion proclivities. and being
such preeiudes me from any favors at thu
hands OF Mckinley. LEE 3. HART.