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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08
Jones, Bill.
Spokana Chronicles

spokane SnrOnlcte.s
James Hamilton Lewis has already be-
come celebrated in the United States con-
gress through his magnificence in dress
and has rather overshadowed his more
modest colleague, Representative w. c.
Jones. of this city. However, according to
the latest reports from the Federal capt.
tai. Mr.. Jones is about to make himself IA
nous by a newspaper bill, and there is
probably no method that Mr.. Jones could
have taken that would quicker bring him
into prominence. Mr.. Jones' bill pro-
vides that newspapers shall publish the
names of the proprietors and responsible
editors, and also that each article In the
paper shall be signed with the name OF
the person who wrote it. Should the
bill ever become a law. which is extreme
~ doubtful, 1t would certainly work great
hardship upon some Of the editors of the
big Eastern dailies who have acquired a
reputation on the writings of some men
at present unknown and unheard OF.
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SUNDAYS PHO PAGE

INDIAN RURAL CUSTOMS ON PIGE1
sOtNDs an gathered at fhe Tuiaii1
sgencs.
THE WIl1'Hs CASTLE; by Carmel
sylvia. aucen ~ RorDania.
sEE-sawss6 sIlGH III; novel nj.
tractios ns fsse Teracsx-e Centen.
niaI.
NH. BAILEY. or TEXAS. the pee
leader ef the straight Democrate
BIcy.LIHG AND IT'S APPAREL; Hoe
To make u lady.s dress; and othel
bicycle news.
ORE6Os BouxDARYs Historicd
sketch ef = famous contest.
xEERAskA's ExHIBITI0y; thu
frnns-Missfssirpi display Of entess
prise.
THE FURNACE AND THE IAMPs
sermon ny Rev. w. ~. &. Temple.
CAN GIRLS WRITE. A discussion =
old and nes lettrr-wrttfnx.
NEWS OF a NATION, aud az the re-
OS the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Some people are criticising the senate
because II has made more than loo
amendments TO the Dingiey bin. and al
leGe that this 10 worse than the action az
the Fifty-third congress when the Wilson
hsa was so badly cut up by the senate
II should be borne In mind. however.
that the Democrats had good workin~ n,a'
tortiies in both branches when the Wilson
measure was under consideration. some.
tang which the Republicans TO-DAY hava
not otherwise there would be very spes,,
action Or the present biEl. AT all events
there Is no likelihood OF President Nc
kinney accusing his party OF perady and
dssaonor, nor viii ne allow the bin 70
become law without his signature.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Dun's report for the week IS very en-
couraxing Returns from different sec
lions of the East show that the volume
Of business done is only 10 per cent less
than that for the corresponding week in
April IN 1872. during which year there was
great activity in business circles. The
improvement must be gradual, and re-
turn to universal prosperity can be worked
out only by slow degrees That it is COM
ing. however. there can be no doubt.
Trade is getting into a healthier condi-
ton. and the increase in volume Ia fun
OF promise for the future.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

II the government were able to build
the new tugboat FOR the Pacific coast
cheaper than private concern could do
It there would be some reason for having
such work done at the navy yard. Elk
perience has shown. however, that a ves-
sci OF this sort built in government yard
would cost far more than IL built at
q private yard, with no probability of IT'S
being SO fine piece OF construction as
private parties under proper inspection
could turn out.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

sls.ooe. 90 month. tina new administration
In Cuba would commence business with al
annual expense account OF about 81. ooa. 90
and with revenue Of rather less than
s14.ee. 90.
These facts have only just become gen.
orally known, because the Spanish govern
ment is very secretive about its financial
affairs 1t was common report that the
debt was large, bat these figures are APP
palling. and ii Is beyond comprehension
how either Spain or Cuba can stagger I'M
der such load CO debt The bondholders
are likely to suffer the loss OF consider
able portion OF their interest, but the prin-
cipal viii have to be funded and remain
perpetual embarrassment. unless the
burden Il disposed Of by shameless repu-
diafiou
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lHrpcars that for the present az ieas.
there win Be 70 change At tire state re-
form school. Director weStenaors -emaia-
Eng In charge There never was the slight
slightest reason for thinking be ought 10
he removed he has faithfully DISCHARGED
bis duties ard bail, the school up so that
row u is ore o; the best conducted In
ssstGsiozs in the state. lie has shown
himself to se especially qualified 20 man
age the school economically ard with she
esst results IN the way OF improvsng the
manners. morals ard characters OF ths
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nears place where he can be OF good
service. A good strong dog Is valued
at SIS.
The New Hampshire legislature has fol-
lowed the Massachusetts,, and has passed
a bin to abolish .'fast day and to make
April 10 a legal holiday. 10 be known as
ssToasrfa+S' DAY.
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It begins to look as II an early vote on
the tariff bill in the senate can be Sc
cured only through O. change OF the
rules Senator Afason's resolution FOR
Innovations that would expediate bus
mess was beaten few days ago. but II
the opposition attempts to drag out the
tariff debate until July or August 1t is
not unlikely that some very radical rules
for procedure will be adopted by the
protectionists
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have brought upon themselves by permit
ting hostilities on the Grecian frontier
viii become apparent when it Is found
how arrogant the sultan and his people
have become because of military sue
cesses. A nation victorious In war Is
harder to deal with than one whose self
esteem has not been unusually developed
by feats of arms.
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AK payer. n h certainly better polssy.
"a u may not Be Technically obaisa-
~ Tor the people. 6y their votes and
trough the courts. 20 uphold municipal
|tesrIty. and assume the obligation. Our
nsdaan cousfns have set an example
|nieA siceid become general
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irresponsible parties are still publishing
dock. but the dock is still there. as strong
and substantial as ever. 1t was splendid
IL constructed and 1t will take more than
malicious storytelling to impair its
solidity and usefulness.
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When the powers have to land troops
at Athens to protect the dynasty. it is
pretty good evidence that the dynasty is
not stable enough either to oppose foes
from without or foes from within. and
that for good many years 1t will be in
disfayor
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

The trouble in Greece caused wheat to
rise in price. and now it is reported that
the fields in the Argentine republic are
being devastated by grasshoppers and
that millions OF acres will be total loss.
A combination of circumstances seems to
be working this year to help out the
American wheat grower.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Three days ago they were snowballing
in Ohio and on Thursday q milk wagon
driver was Frustrated by the heat in Chi
cago Some people think there Is moth
Ing like variety. but it is safe TO draw the
line when 1t comes to climatic changes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Les Angeles Times: The success OF the
Australian salt bush on alkali lands in
California is going TO prove godsend 10
our cattle breeders. II is a splendid
forage plant. and. while It does not make
the best of hay, can ne relied upon 70 yield
abundant food on lands that have so far
been of no value. The salt bush is. how
ever, sensitive 10 the touch of frost. and
hence may not succeed In the states of
Oregon and washington. or even In the
far northern counties OF our own state
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

The secretary of state OF Montana is be-
ing tried on the charge of secreting a bill
which. IL enacted into law, would have re-
duced the salaries of county officers. IL 1t
In order to ask IL the fusionists of Mon
tana got into Office on the ground that
they were "reformers?'
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1t is said that the leaders of Tammany
hall have decided to make the next mu-
nicipal contest OH local issues alone. Per
haps, on the whole, this is good idea. 1t
will make it unnecessary, in commenting
on the contest. to pay any attention to the
growth or decline of Organism.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

A good many capable men have gone to
Alaska during the past five or ten years,
and when the people there ask that resi-
dent from the territory be appointed gov
ernor they are doing only what the people
Of the newer states applauded when they
were under territorial government.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

The members of the board of control.
now that Gov. Rogers has asked for their
designations. VIII be able TO experience the
sensation Of decapitation and actually
know how 1t is themselves.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Senator Cali has withdrawn from the
contest IN Florida, and thus shows he
has better sense than Blackburn in Ken
lucky. A senator win probably be chosen
now without further waste of time.
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with immense importations of goods
that seek 10 avoid the proposed new tariff.
II is not unlikely that considerable gold
will be shipped abroad when the accounts
are settled
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From the quiet way In which the senate
TO come to some agreement on the mat
ter. one would never suppose that 1t was
sitting in extraordinary session.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Whatcom News: Engineer Cade. of the
Blue canyon road. reports great activity
at the mines and logging camps on the
lake. Five trains are run daily, bringing
five and six cars of fir logs each trip. A
car load of steel rails was taken to Wood
lawn a few days ago for use in building
the extension of the Woodlawn branch OF
the 'Beliingham Bay & Eastern railway.
A large barge was taken to the mines yes
terday and will return with a cargo of
coal. Four logging camps are now run
ming on the lake.
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BITS OF HUMoR.


Jones-Great guns. You're getting deaf.
old man.
Srnith-rm not could never hear bet
ter in my life.
Jones producing a watch>-Can you
hear that watch tickg
Smith (triumphantly,-Dis
Jones-That's queer The watch isn't
running. Words.
Mr.. Smith--Are you going out tonight.
dear?
Mrs. Smith-No. i haven't a thing to
wear.
Mr.. smith-Then let's go to the opera
New York Tribune.
She-Have you got your bicycle yet?
He--Oh, yes
81 don't see you on the road as much
this season as did last
No I'm on my wheel more now.
ride better, you know.-Yonkers States
man.
Mrs. Spat-Your husband is an inventor.
I believe?
Mrs. Spotter-Yes. Some of his excuses
for coming home late at night are in use
all over the country.-Philadelph North
American.
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San Francisco Post: The Chicago plumb
ers are about to go on strike. This ought
10 permit an increased number of that
city's inhabitants TO take q few weeks
outing this summer without seriously i'm
pairing their incomes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Portland Telegram: Senator Jones, of
Arkansas, predicts q SIX weeks tariff de-
bate in the body Of which he is member.
Thfs pending calamity should be averted.
II possible There Is no reason why the
country should submit to IT.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-08

Walla Walla Union: IT is confidently be-
lieved that the tariff bill will finally pass
in the senate and such delay will entail
very great loss of revenue to the gov
eminent and a continued disappointment
to the wage-earners of the country, for
every days delay means large importa-
tions of foreign products by importers,
with the expectation of reaping rich bene-
fits. which would otherwise have been re-
allied by the government and checked the
increasing deficits.
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II will occur to most people that II Is
about time 20 put into effect some OF the
reforms for Cuba which were promised 3
year ago.
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Spokane Chronicle: Compare the pres
ert appearances Of Spokane with what IL
presented two years ago, or even one year,
and then doubt Il you can that this city Is
again on the high road to prosperity.
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inmates. II would have been a gross
shame 10 make change merely In order
to give some other man job.
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The Greeks are doing better. The re-
treat from velestino was effected in good
order
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STATE PRESS.

Port Angeles Tribune-Nmes: There is
quite a building boom In this city. More
improvements are being made than at any
time since 1893.
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CEATTLE THEATER...

CEAI Ii fHEATEN...s
~ Northwest theatrical Association
PAul y. Hyner. Resident Manages
Telephone. Main ~
The strongest popular-priced attraction Of
the season.
s-SfGHTS ONLT-e-Commencing Friday.
May z.
The captivating singing and dancing SOU
brette.
LOTTTE WILLIAMS.
And the talented character comedian
ED. J. HERON,
Supported by the pioneer laugh makerz
DAILEY'S COMEDIANS
Friday, Saturday ana Sunday, JOS Ha-
worthx successful comedy drama,
"A NUTMEG MATCH"
Monday. Tuesday. "Wednesday, Hoyt's "a
nous comedy,
"A BUNCH OF KEYS"
Popular Family Prices-15c. sc. Csc. Oc-
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A GUARANTEE.

The Ponf-intefiiEencer hercbl
guarantees Its advertisers n bon'
fac paid cfpcnIatsoa, Daily, weckil
and sunday, dousslc tina: OF AM
ofhcr zrwspaper pnbiisised in tn
state Of WsshlnEton. Advcrtisfni
contracts will be nsde subJcct q
this guarantees.
County and City OAfefnl Paper.
SEATTLE. SATURDAY. NAY s.
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Portland Tribune: A tax of 81 a year
from each wheelman can be paid without
hardship, and the fund so raised. less the
cost of collecting, viii make a nice little
sum to be expended in bicycle paths and
good roads
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COAST PAPERS.

San Francisco Call: Europe Is In the
hands of trust, and John Bull isn't IN it,
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esattle. Second Avenue and Cherry stree :
Ncg York. Rooms IL. II. Is Tribune Bids'
lseIcaao. al Chamber Of Commerce
Taconsa. liz Pacific AyenEe.
Give poetofflce address in fun, including
county and state.
Remit By express money order, draft Ct
II registered letter. ar our risk.
Teienhoues. Rssfness Office. Main 9,
Editorial Rooms. Aain ssz.
Address all communications and remit
tanaes 10 the POST-1>TEisi.iGtSI =
PUBLISHING CO. Seattle Wesh-
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Eepe POUND tstPl daiy, except Sunday.
Eesvs fs6Sma s:~ .. m. 1see. 4;so. ~
= a.
eingis far9 70 Giants: round trip. a cents.
Fable service unsurpatood
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aJAIs-tiED

BACCALA-CoRY-In Marysville. December ]
1897, bv / Y. Aldrich, }. p. Victor BaccaIa
and RI Zabeth e. Cory.
DRCRY -WH1TNEY-In this city Novenber
-, 1897. T. ]. 'ur- AMI Annie r. Wbiiney
DE HAY-IILE-Iu HOLSTER NJ vember % 1907
by the Rev w. p. Andrews. Paul L. de Hay and
Mary r Lille
Dun N-GODFREY- Walnut Greek Novan,
Der 25. 1897 by the Rev. {. II. Daring ia mes
Dunn anu Ethel Godfrey.
HONA-MOORE- In HOLSTER, November "a
1897, by he Rev j. ID. Wimott, Frank Horn
and iHda Moore.
Ora y NIs-GkEI NER-In Reno. December I
1897, by the Rev. r. G. Lee, William III Gran
mis- and Mary l.. Greiner.
La hNkY-KiR WIN-In his city. November
"a 1927 BY the H"v. a.her Duffy, John III
Larney and Ami. NJ Kirwin, both OF San Fran
cisco
ACMILLAN -BROWN-In Folsom Novem her
90. 1897, by the V f. b. sheldon Geo.
Macm Han and Matte Brown
PARLOIT-HACKE1T- Salinas CITY Decem
Der !. 1897, by the Rev. L. b. Hatch, George III
Parlott AMI Mary Hackett.
RANDAIL-FORD-In Walnut Creek Novem
Ter II, 1897, Frank anda and Nav Ford
ROSE-k this cItr, DECEMBER .
1897 by the Rev. J. II. Schroede err JOAN w
Rose and Louisa koerner
TANT-NoLONDk-In Eureka November %
1897, by the Rev. William Leacock AIexander
Tast and Hilda Nolonde.
WAND CARR-E PPER-In Ciilrov Novemhar
25, 1897 w. T. Wand carr and ri a Fiprer
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| Thursday evening, Aprll IL anu VIII CON-
tinue over Sunday.
The Christian Advocate saws that Bishop
Newman has written to DIR. hammond
stating that he will be in the city within
a few DAYS He was to leave Saratoga on
November %, stop few days at Omaha
on church business, spend little time at
Sacramento and at Stockton, and then
come on to San Francisco. Mrs. Newman
will spend a month with Mrs. Grant In
Washington, d. C.
Rapbi Isidore Myers will lecture at the
Bush-street Temple this evening on
MIXED Marriage.
The Jewish Ladies Endeavor Society
will hold its regular monthly meeting to-
morrow evening at 1880 In the Vestry OF
the Geary-street Temple.
Preparations are being made to receive
Commander Booth-Tucker in January and
the general some time i'll february, 1888.
One interesting feature o: General Booths
public meetin: will be the commissioning
of the first party of colonists. AT this meet
ing il is expected some prominent gentle
man II be in the chair, and the com nit
tee Of thirty will be present The Me-
chanics' Pavilion and Metropolitan Tenn
pie are beng secured.
Owing to the many claims upon his
time the lieutenant colonel has been
forced TO defer his trip to the Hawaiian
Islands, but will soon as practicable
give work Qown there his personal at
Iention.
The annual retreat of the Children of
Mary of ST. Patrick parish will open this
evening in St. Patrick's Church al 7:30
O'Clock. This retreat Is of special impor-
lance, being the fiftieth anniversary of the
establishment OF the Children OF Mary I'M
der the direction OF the Sisters of Charity
A plenary Indulgence has been granted by
the Pope to those who observe the retreat.
NtNsr
be preache by the Rev. E. P. Dempsey of
St. Marys Cathedral on Duties OF Chill.
dren of Mary" Tomorrow evening the
Rev. J. 4. Grant of st. Pau's Church will
preach on Devotion to Mary" MARY,
the Model True Womanhood," will be
the title of the Rev. z. Heslin's sermon on
Tuesday evening. The retreat will close
on Wednesday, the Feast OF the Immacu-
LATE Conception. al s o'clock mass
The fOrtv hours alteration will be
held in the Prese ntation Convent Powell
street, and the Magdalen Asylum to-day.
The two weeks MISSION which the Rev.
Fathers FInnegan and Van der Eerden
have been conducting in Hoy Cross
Church close this evening. The mission
has been very successful, and Rev. J. f.
McGinty, pastor OF Holy Cross, is deeply
graufe with the large attendance at tho
exercises anu the mum bers who an
preached the Sacraments. This week has
been devoted 10 the men of The parish.
and the church was filed every evening.
Fathers Finnegan and Van der Ee-den
will give missions IN many churches OF
the arc diocese.
Inc novena now going on at St Igna-
rus III preparation for the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception will be concluded
on Wednesd ay evening with an act of
conservation to the Blessed Virgin and a
hnal discourse by Rev. Father Neri. who
is conducting the novena. On Wednesday