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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
SEATTLE THURSDAY. APRIL =


No national issue was Involved IN the
contest At chicago over the mayoraity. but
q very important local issue war fought
ont: and as often happens that which is
worst IL accepted rather than second best.
Carter Hsrrssons election In q reouke 70
the Republican machine, Because ZOO re-
fuse. 70 vote for the regular nominee and
voted for an independent Republican whose
APPEARANCE In the lists could serve
no other purpose than 70 defeat the
regular Republican nominee. The result In
that the city is turned over 20 the Demo-
cratic machine-to the usayorslty OF man
who has avoxed his determination to run
things wide open. and 10 recognize the
claims Of partlsanShip to public Offices. OF
the two machines Chicago prefers the
avowed spoiis-hunters and the go-as-you-
please policy TO the rigid. PuriianIeaI pre-
tensions Of the machine which yelled IT.
self ln order TO curry favor with the bet
ter element
The better element means well. but II Is
In q hopeless minority, II Geprives munich
pallties OF the teneni OF good government.
because IL will not recognize the existing
conditions and content Itself with regu-
ls;ing and controlling what II cannot sup
press The prehJationists are the greatest
enemies good government has: the injudi-
clous minister IL the most serious menace
to progress-ths most hopeless stumbling
block that stands Ia the way OF a gradual
and sure but conservative Improvement.
They make their hight on those who viii
yield them half and insure victory to those
who will give them none. The good mayor
OF Chicago told the saloon-keepers they
must shut up at midnight as tight as a
rural hamlet under the despotlc cuFfew law.
and Chicago rctor,s with plurality OF 10
asa. I'VE dent want that kind Of govern
ment In Chicago"
The Republican candldate for mayor was
a good man; Judge Sears stands well
among his fellowmcn: he would have been
as virtuous "a Swift. and as honorable
and capable as any who ever held the Of
nee. This was enough TO make his race
difficult. but when 20 this was added the
psataiean machine. his case was hopeless.
Eartar Harrison Is dashing young fellow
of good character. popular with the boys.
not hlt strait-iaced. and opposed to run
ming a city like village" as he expresses
It. Seventy-two thousand voters said they
did not want the machine candidate: and
1890 more said they did not mind a ma
chine candidate so long as he recognized
the fact that tho best way to make a
people rebel is TO attempt to govern them
too much.
In no disparagemsnt 10 those who would
like TO see n condition OF heavenly guile
ieEsness and Innocence In all our towns.
and Offering no dlscouFagement 20 we'll
meaning people &c keep up the good work
in the rlght direction BY the proper means
and at the oppoT,une time. We point 10 a
condition which VII exist. TO a conse-
aaenee which will ensue, 70 AL cities cen
Quoted as Il was attempted 70 conduct Chi
caRo.
And shutting onr eyes will neither
change the condition nor avert the catas-
trophe.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

not sgree upon the makeup Of its stand
ing committees. The Republicans are
perfectly right in refusing TO take the I'M
portant chairmanships and yet have but
minority voice IN the fun committees.
II che Republicans are 70 be held respon-
slhle for the legislation that is to be en-
acted. they should have control Of the
CEN ulIttees.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
A Concise Comment.
OLYMPIA Palladium.

OINfupla I dEIdtIIuIII-
Gov. Rogers appointments so far have
been made with great care, not losing
sight OF the personal fitness OF the sp-
pointee while rewarding some OF the most
conscientious and hsrd-working reform
ers in the state.--Capital.
Governments are not instituted TO Sc
cure rights; they are instituted 10 supply
Jobs and give bonuses in exchange for
votes and political popularity. Capital.
3. NJ. Price has been appointed assist
ant state iibrarian.-Capital.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

TIE Pops are hunting hard for some
thing wrong In the administration OF
state affairs during the last few years.
but hitherto have not been able to root
out anything Naturally. all the heelers.
grafters, time-servers and workers.
have made hosts % charges. but IL Is well
70 ignore any Of this idle talk until persons
OF responsibility say something and have
facts behind them. II is idle 10 listen to
the every day chatterers
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

The free silver people think that where
the Republicans were successful in the re-
cent municipal elections the Issues were
Of but merely a local character: but that
where any so-called silver candidates
were elected the result was cue solely to
growth OF the silver sentiment. This mis-
guided earnestness is invariably notice.
able with factions that have been beaten
and don't know Il.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

advantage in tariff rates abroad IS 20 make
a market Tor that enormous production or
cur wrtcultural ares far IN excess OF any
thing ever before known
Yakima R@ru5lscs The departure o. hus-
bands this week leaves four wives and
eleven children 20 ho,d down the farms ana
mind the cowS ard chickens wAAsse waiting
for water IN the iltch. II this water cues
ton Is TO be settled oy waiting. Il Is evil
dent the farmers can wait for water as
Tong as the investors can wait Tor interest
on their investment IN the ditch 1t does
seem as IL soma understanding and settle
Tsnt should he reached very soon 10 save
loss 10 az 2artses.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Great progress Is being made IN putting
down the caban Instruction. as Is well
shown by TIE fact that the patriots re-
cesve5 asoeo3 cartridges soc gnaehe,ez.
several tons Of dynamite and a quantity
- other var material during the las,
month
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

The japanese gold standard law will 80
into effect October /. TIE statesmen of
that country are confident that the new
financial system viii serve 70 attract cap
itsl for investment. and believe that gov
eminent secarices Viii command better
49,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
why Neglect shipping Z
American Economist.

\ IneTrcAn EtuNuHllst-
Foreign ships may. as before, continue 20
bring foreign products 10 the United
States. but they will under a dIscriminst-
ing duties policy be a luxury that will be
dearer than II the goods are brought here
in American SHIPS That American ships
IN the foreign trade should have so long
been excluded from such protection and
srfh iected TO other policies distasteful to the
American people is an amazing thing.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

ing the 6rxt. he would hs Ioath TO give Il
up and zee, n view OF the fact that BAH
OF his own party charge him with decest
and falsehood. IL Is no doubt probable that
he often remarks TO himself that while
public ocsce may Re public trust. II Is
nevertheless a trust with which . man
should have little 10 do IL he wishes any
peace 90 miro.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

The Miner or Explorer wants general medicine
that will keep in any climate and not be spoiled by
ting in water, salt fresh. Such medicine is Ripam
Tabues (of the standard sort put up in boxes Of
walls, each vial securely corkcd and containing six
Tabues. They cost fifty cents box two dollars for
five boxes May soak week in water without weting
the medicine. Can be had of the Stewart & Holmes
Drug Company Seattle, Washington, of the Ripam
Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce Street. New York
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

As an indication OF 3 general improve
nent. the state factory Inspector Oh PENN
syiyania finds that there are 10000 more
people employed in the state than there
were six months ago. The Improvement.
however. Is rot confined to that state
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Strange as II may seem. il Is stin neces-
sary to bring cut the old protective tariff
bill passed by the First congress and
signed by George Washington 10 show
what was thought about the constitution
atty OF such a measure n century ago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Fortunately DIR. Hunter. of Kentucky,
has been given notice TO get himself elect
ed or quit. and as a result the senatorial
deadlock In that state will probably be
broken this week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Nellie-I don't see why Charley Dimple-
ton has suddenly been so taken with Dot
Thurston. How do you account for It?
Jessie-O, believe she was the first one
to notice that he was raising a mustache.
Cleveland Leader.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

The old Republican gang OF Chicago rep
resented by Judge Sears was turned down
Tuesday, but as IL was done by letting in
general public may not greatly rejoice
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Just what the people of Chicago had TO
contend with Tuesday can be understood
when II is known that the official ballot
had 800 names on 1t and was 70 by 81
inches In size
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

DIR. Parkhurst said recently that simply
doing right was not religion, but IL people
generally make IL their religion they will
stand about as good a show of eternal
happiness as the doctor does.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

M. Seller s. Co.


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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

The Populist mountain investigators
have been iaborlng very hard of late. but
there is no indication OF a full-grown
mouse yet.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Ortlng Oracle: Beef Is high ana e likely
20 SO higher. Fully 50 per cent. Of the cat
tie on the extensive ranges OF Montana,
Dakota and British Columbia are dead.
Now would De- fine time % 20 iato the
chicken business.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

~ believe you told me you worked II
Habersteiger's store for three days?
never saw a man with so many bushes:
maxims." He is a business Maxim him
self. don't think his equal exists fol
rapid g"-Indianapolis Journal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

New Hampshire claims to have had the
best legislature that has been in session
this year, for. although the legislators
were twelve weeks at Concord. they did
nothing
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Senator Van Patten. of Dayton. is try
Ing TO find something wrong with the PEN
itentiary. and incidentally to get his son q
job as physician at that institution.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Speaking of duties. the senate ought to
know what its own Is and act accord
ingly,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

California is going to try the workings
OF the Torrens land transfer system. and
it will be worth while to watch Its opera
lions.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

What on earth induced YOU, John? You
gave that waiter S for tip, and he was
dear. I wanted TO enable him to retire.
Harper's Bazaar.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
BITS OF HUMoR.

Bacon-Is he an astronomer Egbert-
No. indeed. Some one told me he had
made money out of the stars" That's
right. He's a theatrical manager."-Yonk-
srs Statesman.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
Old Fashioned Brass CandIestIcks,

How many times we have been asked
for these we can hardly say. But we have
shem now: not many, but they can be had
while they last.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Every indication points to the Western
senators and congressman being able to
straighten out the forestry matter to the
satisfaction of their constituents.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

II proper work Is done, half Of Western
Washington should visit Seattle during
the great Fourth of July celebration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Tais is sae frsr tire poor Gov. Rogers
has ever ae'a p'Folic ofAce, that Is 20 say.
any once o responsibility. Naturally BE-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

1t has become noticeable recently that.
as is usual. there are more men seeking
the offices than there are Offices seeking
the men.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

This corner In onions is likely to be very
offensive TO the public.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Ellens5urg Capital: The Yskir1aites are
slid with soy because hsy went up 20 s. a
ton there last week. Yakima had better
get a few more cows and thus he aoie 20
ser Ray right az home FOR s. and s.. That's
the say as do business IN this valley.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Hereafter IL will be Bitter Creek
and not Deep Creek Jones.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
Do feu Use q Nl9ht Lamp I?

We have in a new and fine line from
iec 10 $l.5a.
Think OF n-Explosive Night Lamp
for loc. with protector.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
SOOTHING !.

aad-Ay's Ready Relief has steot anrsvs'sa BE-
fore tss pualse ss . NEST seesssfEl Pain Remedy
for ever 80 ysarA IL instantly relieves Pan,
saissly carss osagsssioa ana alisya n eAnn Alien.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Olyuplan. The farmers OF the country
are likely TO find a CRAFTY improved msrks;
for thefr grain IN fhs near future. Ths
vast shipments OF grain asrca1 III the past
few months show sn increased demand
fer thai article sv f3resTrs consumers. ard
when tha rev reciprocity feature OF ths
ptnEisv sili gets tnto effect e VIII give %
or grain, as ze1- as other products. sgcl
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Waila WalIa Statesman: Reports say
that Speaker Reed has been reelected 70
the chair without opposition" There is
not much Use IN opposing steam roller
when once II gets started.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

San Francisco Report: TIE Hawsiia
islands. in the hands OF the United States
would be source OF continual expense 7
time of peace. and. in case of a war wit
: great naval power. would be prompt
captured with all the coal and other sup
plies carefully collected by the Unite
States. Not in the hands Of the Unite
States, but under its protection. the island
would cost Us nothing in time Of peace
and would result in no loss to US In tim
of war.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
THE STATE PRESS.

Vancouver Columbian; The Turkish
diplomats are wonderful fellows at pull
ing wires. bat they are liable just now %
pull a live wire. with the usual conse-
quences.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Oakland Enquirer: So long as we hold on
so our present scheme OF taxation, bonds
must be taxed. and as consequence few
of them will be held IN California But
that system of taxation is getting knocked
to pieces rather rapidly by means OF con-
stitutional amendments. and the people of
the state Will be asked 10 say, at the next
election, whether they do not want a con-
yention ito make a new constitution. IL
they decide iii favor Of II. we VIII doubt
less have, as one or the novelties. brand
new scheme Of taxation, and then this
bond question can be considered.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
COAST PAPERS.

Portland Oresonsan: Argentine wheat
exports begin 20 reflect only 100 truly the
effect Of the Santa Fe failure In fhe Fslst
six weeks shipments have been only ~"
bushels. against s.lsS coo bushes the GORE
spending period OF lSsS Il Il probable that
We shall never again see such con1bina-
ton OF unfaworahle market conditions as
we had In iSsa-5.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Portland Telegram: The improvement
of between-the-act music at the theater
Is a matter OF some local discussion The
question Is whether tha orchestra should
ann 10 express the sentiment and uphold
the impression created by the play-to 'as-
sist the scene" SO 10 put if-or 10 divert
the mind OF the audience from what has
been stamped upon 1t from the stage.
There ought 10 BE- but little controversy
on the point THE plays the thing" and
the music should always ba subordinate
and incidental thereto-a part contributing
to the dramatic exposition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

Ducks.
Chickens. etc.
Also Vases for Faster decorations.
See our display this week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08

rae Psa-T~ssfstSs~es~ Asyess Sss~se-
toes sss sIssvsSssvs . bone f<s pasS esS-
s~l~sss~. Daily, Weekly and ss~A"s'
sssbi< fAss Of coy ssAsv ~~~spsrev pes
sasAsx q. sAe sssts Of Wsshs~Sfs~- ID
v~~ssss.1 ee~svsess srSH ~ sss1s ssA5sA
- GAss s~S~sssss.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-08
EASTER GOODS

Decorated China Easter Eggs,
Hens Eggs.
Goose Eggs,
Ostrich Eggs.
.>=S cmethInS You Can Nee,
Daily camera., 1897-09-22

ciples declared in the Chicago platform
and express once more our confidence
and our pride in the great leader OF all
silver forces, the Hon. VIM. ]. Bryan.
Resolved, That the Democrats take
a special pride in the integrity and busl
ness like administration Of Gov. Adams.
Resolved, That we regard the Dem
ocracy of Bryan as the ultimate home of
every true silver man, every opponent of
government by injunction and every
opponent of all similar attempts to re-
strict the plain people in the exercise of
their rights of personal liberty, and so
believing we extend cordial invitation
to all to enroll themselves as members
of the great and regenerated Democracy.
A motion was made for the chair 70
appoint committee of five 10 confer
with the Silver Republicans. This mo-
ton was amended so tha; a committee
composed of one delegate from each
precinct should appoint the FIVE. The
amendm nj carried. The committee
was appointed by the delegations and
reported the following names as tne COM
mittee OF five:
M. f. Sullivan, Longmont.
DR.. Campbell. Ward
fom Covington, Lafayette.
Geo. +. Fonda, boulder.
E. L. Coates, Boulder.
This committee then withdrew to on
fer with the Silver Republican committee.
The conference committee by vote
OF E to decided upon the following rep
resentatons: Democrats, clerk and re-
corder, sheriff, commissioner and sur
veyor. Silver Republicans, treasurer,
assessor. superin tendent of schools and
coroner. The convention accepted the
majority report.
The nominations followed.
Daily camera., 1897-09-22

The Silver Republicans effected a
temporary organization by selecting l..
M. DeLong temporary chairman, Chas.
Wise, secretary, F. Eddy Asst. secretary.
1t was decided that conference commit
tee would not be appointed after the per-
manent organization was effected. The
following committees were appolnted:
Credentials Johnston, L. H. Hixon,
J. E. Bemus. A. E. Howe, ]. o. V. Wise.
Permanent Organization-B. L. Carr,
J. P. Haldeman, E. Williams, N. Sibley.
LIE. Fisher.
Resolutions-O. H. Wangeliu, John
Harper, Mrs. R, R. Webb. Charles Day.
J.B. Hiskey.
The convention then adjourned until
II o'clock.
The committee on credentials reported,
seating all delegations save that of La
fayette. They were allowed further time
to decide upon that precinct. The bal.
ance OF the report was adopted.
The report of the permanent organiza
ton committee was then presented. The
clause making the temporary organza.
ton permanent was adopted. The clause
recommending a list of delegates. one
from each precinct, to act as committee
to select a committee of five to serve
as conference committee was then
adopted.
The committee on resolutions report
ed the following which was adopted:
The Silver Republicans of Boulder
county believe in the free and unlimited
coinage of both silver and gold at the
ratio of I6 to I, and that the United
States is large enough and strong enough
to undertake the rehabilitation of the
white metal, irrespective of the consent
of any other nation; they further believe
in the right of the people to publicly and
peaceably assemble to discuss matters
OF interest either to themselves or to the
nation, to protect against wrongs
whether they be inflicted by persons, cor
porations, governments or courts; they
believe in free thought, free speech, free
schools and untrammelled press, SO long
as the sacred rights of others are not
molested; that the laws should fall with
equal vigor upon the high as we'll as the
lowly and extend its protection to al
alike, irrespective of creed or conditions
it believes in building up this nation, the
state and the county and the furtherance
of all measures which will tend to ths
amelioration and uplifting of mankind
1t believes also that the interests of this
country should be subserved first OF all
in other words in the doctrine of "home
first, world afterward.
We heartily endorse the actions oi
Senator Teller and Congressman Bel
and Shafroth in their efforts in congres:
to advance the cause of free silver anc
I for their zeal in the interests of the pee.
pie.
The committee representing the pre-
cincts appointed the following as ths
committee on conference:
Jas. Cowie, Boulder.
l. Flansburg, Longmon.
N Sibley, Ward.
| J.P. Haldernan, Gold Hill.
| c. A. Clark, Louisville.
The committees representing the two
parties met together at 2:45.
While the committee was in confer
ence, Representative Shafroth addresses
the meeting OF the Silver Republican
and the Democrats who had been in
vited in.
Mr.. Shafroth stated that he had bee
{ one OF the sgners of the articles fornin
the party and took pleasure IN salutin
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