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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

For nearly ten years the people OF
TO devise some plan by which the knob
on First avenue, north Of Pike, could be
removed. II Is one Of the most trouble
some problems that the city council has
ever had to face. II looked as II this
one would be the first administration
70 escape having TO wrestle with il, but
in the closing months Of the term the
specter has once more arisen.
The most sanguine view of the mat
ter may be presented in the language
used by Councilman Chapman at the
meeting Of the North Seattle CONNER
eial Club on Wednesday evening. He
said that when the hill on First avenue
was cut the North End win then be.
as the main part Of the city at present,
an active business center. The hope OF
North Seattle il that when there is
level highway the heavy shipping of the
city will be done at the North End.
This 10 supplemented by the statement
OF Mr.. Fl. r. elise that there is not
wharf room at present for the vessels
that are crowding our port and we must
make more room for the shipping in
terests.
1t Is to be hoped that with the cut in
the grade the hopes of North Seattle
viii. be realized. II is evident, however,
that there might be great deal of truth
ia what those gentlemen said without
the change in the grade producing the
results they anticipate.
II II is productive OF such good re-
suits. the whole city viii benefit. What.
then. are the objections? The chardc-
ter OF the land Is such that even now
the houses on the east side of First
avenue are SO high above the grade
that they can only be reached by a
fight OF steps as long as Jacobs lad
der. II the cut is made much deeper,
there will be q considerable fall Of
earth because the slope will be more
consider Is not how much the cut viii
cost on First avenue. but what en-
cheering plans shall be adopted to pro-
tect the AUDITING property. not only
along the line Of First avenue, but on
the still higher hill on Second avenue.
The experience the city has had with
the slide at Yesler way makes this alb
solutely necessary. not only to protect
the city against the liability for dam
ages, but for the sake Of the people on
First avenue themselves, whose prop
erty would be greatly damaged IL the
| hill should slide. They would be with
cut any chance CT compensation. since
| they petitioned for the cut with the fun
| knowledge Of the risk they We're run
| ming. Now Is the time to lay those
| plans, so that the work when done may
be permanent and the improvements
fully benefit the people who are willing
| To nav for ii.
| So essential To the growth Of this city
| do we consider the proposed improve
nlent that IL the debt limit permitted it.
/. we would not hesitate to plead with
! the citizens at large TO permit the ex-
| penditure OF u sufficient sum to be
| raised by general taxation 10 defray
| the eest OF the work outside of the grad
Ing Of the width OF each street and the
] plankin9.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

There may be a very exalted motive
behind the dlsanection In Austria Hun
gary. but II VIII be observed that when
ever there is a popular excitement the
hlackguard element IS always at the
front. and its methods always the
Same a public manifestation against
Germans ia Bohemia Is turned into an
occasion by the hoodlums and thieves
Tor the piundering of stores and houses.
10 matter what the provocatiou may
be. the consequence is always stealing
and destroying.
M argument was made Nor principle
advocated I'm the breaking OF windows
IN order 70 raid unprotected storekeep-
srs Nothing Is gained by throwing
stones, breaking glass or making a bon
fire. Of furniture wrested from a man
who is thus perhaps ruined
The utter folly Of such conduct is
mere apparent, perhaps. 20 an Ameri-
can, who has the right or free speech
and the powe. Of free ballot. Yet there
is good object lesson IN these riots
even - Us. We have rot. as a people
been 50 much wiser than the oppressed
and ignorant peoples Of Europe. but It
Is source Of some satisfaction that
whenever a bloody outbreak occurs IN
sn American city, or robbery is perpe-
trated In the name of freedom. the ring
leaders always have foreign name
The men who throw bombs. the dis
,uvbers Of peace In foreign lands where
they pose SIS American citizens, ard
wks rush through sha streets shooting
for liberty and stealing all they can
lay their hands on. are always 10 be
found having foreign blood in their
veins and foreign traditions In their
hearts.
RowdyIsm Is noe confined to any che
race or nation. however, ana well.rfears-
ing people whe may be disconnected
With conditions which shey would fasa
see improved. should be on their guard
against arousIas the scum OF society
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

There is a lesson for the people OF the
state OF Washington in the story that
comes from Cripple Greek. The boom
there has subsidized, and the Spectator has
passed away; but those who put their
money and labor into mines are receiving
their reward. The output for November
Is sl.35s,Ga. the largest in the history of
the camp, Had the people Of Western
Washington put as much money into the
Swauk district and the medium grade ores
OF the Cascades as they did into grab
stalking we Should have had Kiondike
al cur doors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

the Centennial Mills Company that its
great Touring mill is practically completed
and will soon be ready for operation. 1t
is an industry that Will employ many men
and distribute much money locally, and to
attic. There are both convenient home
market and the best possible facilities for
reaching foreign markets. and in that re-
spect the selection Of a site In Seattle Is
advantageous to the company. The Cen
tcnnial Mills Company is a home industry.
1t deserves success and the elements are
present to guarantee II.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
Hor.eshoes of Fortune.
New York Sun.

II have kept a horseshoe over my door
for years." said a man whom good luck
has never oppressed, but luck has never
come my way very much, and l had
almost begun to lose faith in the horse
shoe. But this morning q friend of
mine comes along and sees the horse
shoe over my door.
.Hello!' he says. You've got your
horseshoe wrong end up
"'WhatT / says.
And he says / have got my horseshoe
wrong end up; I've got 1t hung with the
points up and the ends down: and it
ought to be hung with the point down
and the ends up. Hung the other way.
the luck runs or.
And he says this Is old as the hills.
He thought everybody knew that But
! didn't: / never heard of 1t before.
but I've taken my horseshoe down,
and hung II with the ends up, and now
I'm waiting"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
George Washington, Marshal.

PittSburg Dispatch.
Somewhere in the South there Is said to
be an ancient porcelain mug upon which is
engraved: George Washington. Esq,
General-in-Chief Of the United States
Army and Marshal of France" The mug
recalls the fact, so little known, that
Washington really was an officer In the
armies Of the king of France. How the IL
lustrious champion Of Yorktown received
that title arose in the following way:
When old Count Rochambeau came to this
country 1t was speedily made known that
he could not serve under Washington. az
the old lieutenant general could only be
commanded by the king In person or a
marshal Of France. A way out OF the diff
ficuity was found by Col. Laurens. who
suggested that King Louis make Wash
ington "MarechaI de France" So II was
done, and some Of the auxiliaries SO adj
dressed Washington at Yorktown
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Seattle is greatest in action: II does not
shine In repose. II there were no other
reason why Ii should desire strong oppo-
sition from neighboring cities. seif-interest
alone would suggest 1t. Vigorous and in
teiligent competition stimulates the ener-
gies and develops the best capacities Of
this community. When 1t disappears. the
town will be in danger of a chronic attack
of dry-rot. Then welcome fair and honor
able opposition on the field OF action. a
frank and avowed enemy we can respect.
The traitor who stabs in the back Seattle
only has reason to dread.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
A rarent letsnr frnr, prnxiaen. \

A recent letter from President Mohler,
Of the o. r. & ". repndiating the state
raents of Pat DOMAIN as 20 Seattle. has
come TO light II is not satisfactory. in
that Il Is not clear whether the infamous
interview in the 81. Louis post-Dlspatch
was printed before or after the receipt Of
Mr.. Mohler's injunction 10 quit lying. The
force Of habit Is strong. and Donan will
no doubt fnd considerable difficulty in
reforming. We shall soon be able to tell
more definitely whether he has been called
OF. or Il he has. whether he viii STAY OF.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

The great increase In the volume OF buxi-
ness transacted in the United States this
year. and the great increase In exports.
are very satisfactory conditions. but il is
evident that the tariff Hill has been more
successful as protection measure than
as a revenue producer. The status oe at
fairs IS that the tariff cannot create home
prosperity by keeping GU; foreign goods.
and a. the same time create a revenue by
iefsing them IN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

When tina cabinet was constructed. I;
was reported thar john Sherman would
only nn the office OF secretary cf state
for time ana then be succeeded by Jsdzs
Day. II seems that 'he latter Is the one
to se;ire. fer he has dec!teG-Hot unwise!y
IS return to private practice. The office
% secretary Of state calls fo- the services
.. man with a wide experience in pub
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Patience is necessary or The part OF the
ruhgc as 70 ire movements in China. TIE
dispatches. Which are svoweaiy aascs On
runners. are too conflicting 20 b reliable
and the exlgency Q; tAe situation eozspess
secrecy OF the part Of sas several govern
Eaents Il is quite 'ncredsbie that SO bold
a move es the violent seizure ot territory
by the three allied powe7s .s cen,sY-
rstztAf
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Port Angeles Tribune-TTmes: If Port
Angeles had direct railway connection with
the rest of the world. this would speedily
become the great Quitting point for tho
Alaska business. Angeles is the nearest
port, having good harbor, to the gold
fields OF the north. and a natural point
at which very large proportion Of the i'm
mense traffic should be handled-ard the
point az which IL will be handled at no dis
tant day. Powerful agencies are now at
work 10 enable commerce to enjoy, to the
fullest extent. the advantages of .his great
harbor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
NaNsEiiE IA CoQUETTE.

TIE hearts cc NOR were raDght 70 her
Sire broke them left ard right:
Which may. tn part al least, explain
Her preSSa; sorry plight.
For when 3: length she 6eignes 90 choos
From those that offered were
IL happened that but hait heart
Had been reserved for heF
-Detro.t Nswx
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
sEATTLE. FRIDAY. DEC. 3.
roo1zsn ARGUMENT ANSWERED.

The San Francisco Chronicle In . re-
cent issue makes q long argument
against Seattle az an Quitting point
and. Of course, In favor Of it, own city.
4 leading contention = that the mer-
chants here are small jobbers and can
not Be. depended on to furnish an
amply supply Of needed goods" This
q not true On the contrary. It Is true
that seattle merchants have larger,
more complete. better and. on the whole.
cheaper stocks OK Alaska articles than
any city anywhere. with no exception
whatever. This il their speciality. They
have had experience In that trade. They
know precisely what Is wanted. They
expect a tremendous business during
4hc winter and spring and they have
laid In enormous outfits. At least one
Arm, and probably others. has made a
preliminary investment OF 100000 In
that branch alone. II Is not fair for
the Chronicle, or any other paper OF
city. to attempt to help itself by be-
littiing Seattle.
The Chronicle attempts also TO insti-
&ute com i1rison between Pacific and
Atlantic coast cities and to show that
San Francisco is the New York or Bos-
ton Of the slope and that the Puget
sound towns occupy the same relation
70 Alaska and the Klondike that Ban
gor. or Portland. Me-. do TO Labrador
It IL argued that no Eastern man. II
be were bound for the placer districts
Of Labrador. would make a preliminary
break for Bangor or Portland. and out
at there simply because those ports are
father north than Boston and New
York"
No. he would not The Chronicles
comparison is absurd and loses sight
of the essential differences OF the re-
spective situations. II Western man
ern people will go to Alaska-he would
naturally go via New York for two
reasons: 1t would be the cheapest
route, ard he would have accesE TO a
large depot Of supplies. II he decided
TO 20 via Bangor. he would have 10
pay practically the additional railroad
as. the tslmship fare from New York
and from Bangor to Labrador would
doubtless be the same. The situation
on this Coast would be exactly similar
n all Alaska bound persons were
obliged first to 60 TO San Francisco
and haa the choice of going direct
BY railroad TO Seattle. ana taking
steamship here. ths ocean fare from
Seattle and San Francisco being the
same. In that case. Seattle would gel
no Klondike business.
The facts are that transcontinental
railroad fares from the East to Seattle
Ocean fares are about alike. although
the advantage, II any. favors this city
Seattle Il nearest in a direct line. I;
Is more or less indirect 10 30 by way oi
California. Time il saved by coming
10 the Sound. Facilities for eutfi;ttne
are as good. and are probably better
and more satisfactory. II may reason
ably be expected that more vessels vii
start from Seattle to the north than al
nther pfares on the Coast nut toSa, nor
Resides, many of the steamers going
from San Francisco will touch here
So why go TO the Klondike via Sar
Francisco
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

great celebration at walla Walls was
sive and worthy the fame OF the noble mis-
sionary whose deeds and heroic devotion
it il designed to commemorate.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Colfax Commoner: The national COM
mittee OF the middle of-the-road Populists
have announced their opposition to fusion
with any political party. AS we know OF
no party that has been seeking an alliance
with these public disturbers, the announce
ment was unnecessary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Mr.. Smith, hope there isn't any trouble
between Jimpson and his wife. met
them both coming mp In the train. They
sat in different ears and didn't notice eacn
other when they got out
Mrs. Smith-oh. that's all right. Mrs.
Jimpson told me yesterday that she and
Mr.. Jimpson were going 10 New York to-
day to select the new parlor furniture.
Harper's Bazaar
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

I; wss an untoward circumstance thar
delayed the arrival Of the Whitman raoau-
mene uatu after tie day formally ar
roancea iAr tits de4teatIsa. osherxiss the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

II seems to be the general opinion OF the
people Of Seattle that for the first time on
record, they must deal with treason in
taesr midst. The remedy Is in their own
hands.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Colfax Peoples Advocate: We are ex-
ceedingly glad. for the sake of PopuIisrn,
that the governor Is doing as he is, for It
insures a straight out middle-of-the-road
course In the future for the Peoples party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Barber Thorn viii now take the chair
himself.
Seattle Is also getting handsome adj
vertisement In Vienna
We shall be furnished with a few more
samples of fusion harmony at Tacoma to-
day.
-
Seven Ritzviile citizens engaged In a
free fight all over q small dog. Ritzville
knows how to entertain itself.
Gov. Bradley simply wants It understood
that when there Is any representing Ken
lucky to be done. the Bradley family can
take care Of II.
A few Puget sound papers continue to
insist that four months provisions IS
enough to last until next summer for the
persons who were foolish enough to go
to the Klondike.''
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Did yon see that gorgeous burlesnue
show last week2"
Ne / had everything arranged 10 20.
out was thougatless enough 10 ask my
wife for her opera glass. ''-c'hica On Nsr.s
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03

Bob says I grow more beautiful every
time he sees me-" said Mary
why don't you ask him to call often
err" said Anne.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
NUGGETS.

tim not surprised that this man Perkins
has become an explorer" said Mrs. Brown.
as she looked over the Sunday edition of
the Pelersville Gazoo. Here's a photo
graph called The Explorer Perkins at
Home and he's sitting on the hardes.
looking sofa In the most hideous parlor /
ever saw."-Harper' Bazaar.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
THE STATE PRESS.

whatcom Reveille: Not long ago when
Coxey was king of the hobos he received
81. o0o votes In Ohio. In the late election he
got $500 votes. Prosperity has returned.
Sultan Journal: It has been observed
that as an occasion for making work on
the railroad along the Skykomish river.
the Dingley bill isn't In 1t compared with
a Washington moist spell.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-03
Some Extra Specials
for the Two DAYS.

Ladies' Calico Wrappers. In beth light
aid dark grounds. large and small pat
terms. only sc
TWO SPECIALS IN LADIES'
DRESS WAISTS.
Ladies' Corduroy Waists. latest sty.e
cut. reduced from 800 to 1856.
Ladies' Black Sateen Waists, IN the
new shirt-waist style. only ti.i5.
TWO DRESS GOODS SPECIALS.
3 pieces OF Jet Black Brocaded Jac-
guards. IN new and nobby designs. well
worth So, only Sc q yard
5S-inch Black Chev!ot Serge, storm
proof. worth SC. only Eoc yard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-16
RECOUPED BY SPALDING.
Bonds and Realty Turned Over to Illinois
University Trustees.

Bonds and Realty Turned Over to Illinois
University Trustees.
CHICAGO, April IL. - Charles W..
Spalding, ex-president of the Globe
Savings bank and ex-treasurer of the
University of Illinois, has made vol
untary assignment to the university
trustees of realty and bonds securities
aprroximating 100000.
Some of the bonds conveyed to them
are now in the hands of Receiver Le-
man of the Globe Savings bank, and a
desperate fight will be waged by the
depositors of the bank to prevent them
going to the university.
Criminal proceedings are not to be
brought against the former treasurer
by the trustees, unless they cannot be
indemnified for the money and bonds
used by Spalding. Suits are to be be-
gun against the First National bank
the Northwestern National bank and
the Metropolitan National bank to re
cover $242, 900 of bonds hypothecated
or sold to these institutions by Spald.
ing personally or through brokers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-16
Report That Greek Irregulars
Have Been Driven Out of
Turkey Denied.
A Few Have RecrOssed the From
tier but the Main Body Still
Advancing
And Raising the Macedonians
Against the Rule of the
Sultan.

LARIssA, April l6.-There is no truth
in the Turkish reports that the Greek
irregulars have been driven out of
Macedonia. 1t is true that few of
the irregulars who formed part Of the
expeditionary force have returned to
Greek territory, but these are men
who for some reason have. been unable
to keep up with the main body of the
Greeks, and consequently they have
retreated across the frontier.
The main body of the irregulars is
continuing its successful operations
against the Turks and raising the
Macedonians against the rule Of the
sultan.
Capture Of Kipuri Confirmed.
The report of the capture Of Kipuri,
north of Baltino, by the Greeks, is
confirmed, and in addition, the main
forces of the irreGulars of the expedl-
tionary forces have advanced as far as
Pigavitza, where there is an important
bridge across mountain torrent. From
that point, Chief Davelis, who is direct
ing the operations, has sent detach.
ment, consisting of the Italians under
Colonel Ciprlani, the well known So
cialist leader, to the left of Pigavitza,
with instructions to attack Zlovof
another town occupying and important
strategic position. The Italians ac'
complished their task in due time with
considerable skill. They are now al
Zlovof and placing it in position te
withstand an attack from the Turks.
simultaneously with ordering the
movement against ZlcEof, Chief Dave
lis sent another body of irregulars tt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-16
NEW LAWS IN EFFECT.
The Indianapolis Three-Cent Fare Ordi.
nance Will Cause Friction.

The Indianapolis Three Cent Fare Ordi-
nance Will Cause Friction.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 16.-The new
laws went into force at midnight, by
the governors proclamation. Chief
interest here attaches to the Scent
street car fare. The Citizens Street
Railway company gave no instructions
to conductors, and declines to consider
the law until decision is reached in
the federal court, where test case is
under argument.
On North Indiana car, a conductor
put a young woman off the car by
force when she declined to pay more
than 3 cents. Other conductors have
accepted cents and say they will pay
2 cents additional out of their own
wages rather than have a row. The
law provides heavy penalty where
more than cents fare is collected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-16

is thought by those in position to
know that President Angel is being
sent to Turkey to straighten out the
existing complications of the Ottoman
empire that are of vital interest to
America, and that his commission is
now for one year, with probability Of
its being extended the full time of the
administration. The board Of regents
will meet on the goth Of this month,
and wifi vote leave of absence for the
doctor, who is at present in New Or
leans, with his family.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-16
Northwestern Flour Output.

MINNEAPoLIs, April 16.-According
to The Northwestern Miller the flour
output last week was 231 $40 barrels,
against 242, $50 barrels the week before,
and 25l ,695 in 1896. At Superior and
Duluth the output was IA, 800 barrels
last week, 2O,2 the week before, and
1920 i'll 1896. The marked weakness
in wheat made -four pretty sick most
of last week. and prices declined lC
cents or more.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-16
Will Sue for $4,000, 900.

INDIANAPOLIS, April l6.-In the dis
trict court Attorney General Ketcham
filed a petition asking permission to
sue the receiver of the Vandalia road
in the local courts for the $4,000, 900
alleged to be due the state school fund
from the road. The last legislature
authorized such a suit. Judge Woods
will hear argument April 2l.