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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
SEATTLE, WEDNESDAY, nov. q
An oFF-YEAR's ELECTIONS.

IL was not 10 be expected that Repub-
licans would be able to maintain in
Yesterdays elections the tremendous
majorities given Mckinley year since.
The result, therefore, is not surprising,
and has In 1t no element OF permanent
encouragement to Republicans.
1t is apparent that Democrats have
made heavy gains everywhere. Be-
cause OF the stupid and wholly mex
cusable detection from the regular Re-
publican nomination. they have
achieved a potent victory In the cleo
ton of Van wyck as mayor OF New
York. They have likewise. partly
through the same influence and partly
through widespread apathy, carried the
state and elected a Democratic judge
of the court of appeals. The Repub-
licans will probably retain control OF
the legislature, which has no senator
to elect.
In Ohio the result is In serious doubt.
Al this writing tmidnight) indications
point To the election of Republican
governor and Democratic legislature,
and the consequent defeat of Mr.. Han
ma for senator. Ohio is the most tickle
and uncertain state in the Union. The
outcome yesterday was quite in accord
with its uneven political history.
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and
probably Iowa, are Republican by heay-
lily reduced majorities. Kansas and
Nebraska are fusion. and, SO far as the
meager returns from Kentucky indi-
cate anything, they point to silver
Democratic victory.
II Is not easy TO state definitely the
result in Maryland. No reliable news
can De obtained until today, and, per-
haps. not for longer time.
The causes of the general Republican
defeat are commonplace IL is TO be
ascribed 20 general apathy, the re-
dictionary effect of an of year" and
local dissensions in various states and
cities. The situation is not portentous
of future Republican disaster.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

| male or a pup seal The females are
| guarded with special care. not only for
the sake OF the pup she is usually rear
ing. hut 70 better perpetuate the spe-
1 cies. Even the male seals can only he
/ killed on land. and the result il that
| the industry continues. affording fair
profit 10 the sealers and without over
stocking the market.
There are pirates even among the
Russians. and 1t Is not an infrequent
occurrence for seaiers TO be seized and
taken to yladiyostok, where. If they
are convicted, the catch Is confscatei
and severe punishment is inflicted
Foreigners have frequently sought to
obtain indemnity, but Russia will not
listen to any such demand In one
notorious case. which is of peculiar in
terest just now, because the ship was
cleared by United States consular Of
fcer, but manned with a Japanese
crew--in which an attempt was made
TO take seals within the zone-there
was a serious fight and several Japa-
nese were killed. The japanese gov
eminent put in a claim for indemnity,
but Russia maintained its right 10 pro-
tect its property against invasion.
Early in the negotiations between
the three countries now concerned, the
Russian government expressed hope
that the zone would be SO widened as
to extend to the utmost point to which
the females go for food. This would
be considerably beyond thirty miles, al
thought il would not, except at one
point Of ineonsiderable distance, touch
a zone OF similar width from the Amer
icane shore line. The probable conse-
quence of the treaty will be that this
country will institute regular patrol,
such as that now provided by the Rus
sian government, which has a feet of
some magnitude engaged in that bust
ness. IL does not seem that England
had very much concern in this subject.
The seals are usually found far beyond
the Canadian line, and if the zone is
extended neither Canadians nor any
other foreigners will be permitted to
invade 1t, although 1t is probable that
the same privilege will be accorded for
eigners that is now accorded by Russia
to British or japanese sealers, (which
az ed 10 f.ar oE he
Russian inhabitants of the island.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

The proposed treaty between the
United States, Russia and Japan seems
to have been adopted with view to
carrying out in good faith the purpose
for which the convention was called.
There has been an apparent absence
Of scheming and countering with a
view 10 getting the best of the arrange
ment. The essential feature OF the
treaty is for the suspension of pelagic
scaling for such 3 time as win permit
the seal herds TO revive. Any conven-
ton which falls short OF that In its re-
suits Is n waste of time.
The dignity with which this govern
ment has firmly. but courteously, pur-
sued its policy cannot fail To be OBJ
served by Great Britain. whose course
In connection with this question does
not place the British government In q
very agreeable attitude. The secret of
England's regeneration in this mat
ter is no doubt to be found in the
theory that the first impulse OF the
British government was 10 do what the
United States proposed. aud which her
sense OF justice compelled her 20 ad-
mlt was right. but that 81 a later stage
her desire to please Canada. becoming
greater than her desire 10 BE- fair with
this country. she sacrificed principle to
expediency.
Neither OF the parties TO the present
conference has any such fear before Il.
Nor any desire but that which Is en-
bodied in the call or the three. Rus
sla has always taken very decided
stand, and has more stringent laws and
regulations than any az the other coun-
tries Interested. Under It's system. a
acne thirty miles wide is established
around the seal islands belonging 70
the empire. The seals found within
this zone are regarded as exclusively
Russian. and 70 ore. excepting inhaa-
itants o. the island. can take seat
within these limits, This gives Rus
sian citizens exclusive r.xhts over the
seals, rot oniy on the islands hu, thir-
~ miles ssaward
One OF ihe regulations most strictly
enforced Is that against ksll.ng = fe-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

A very incorporate row has been kicked
up over the fact that the authorities OF
Princeton university. as well as Grover
Cleveland have signed petition for the
grant Of liquor license at Princeton inn.
A California Presbyterian synod consld-
cred IL matter for great ofYense, and
passed resolutions condemning the two
professors who had been instrumental In
framing the petition. The facts appear
10 be that It was an experiment In behalf
OF temperance. In the old days gay STU
dents patronized what saloons the town
afforded. drank surreptitiously IN their
rooms or stole of to the neighboring
cities. Various means have been tried to
break Up these customs. but they were
found to be Of no avail. At length the
Princeton Inn. without any connection
vised by friends. 1t has no bar. but in the
grill room beer Is sold with meals. The
younger classmen Of Princeton university
are not to be permitted to enjoy its privi-
leges. while the older classmen may
This looks like a practical and sensible
plan OF preventing riotous and dsorderly
conduct by students. II places them upon
honor. which has been found a very eff
cacious method Of maintaining discipline.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03
Our Seacoast Needs
New York Sun.

New YORK sun.
The view taken by the army OF the de-
fensive preparations required along the
seaboard has long been familiar through
the work Of the Endicott commission and
supplementary studies. But in the cur
rent report of the Bunce board we find
the same problem considered on its naval
side, and the result Is interesting.
The points on the Atlantic coast most
likely to be attacked by an enemy are,
according to this authority, Massachu-
sets bay. Long Island sound, and New
York and Chesapeake bays; and the APP
proaches to these waters must also be
guarded. The points, therefore. 10 be
strongly held. at these approaches, are
Portland. Provincetown. the eastern end
of Long Island sound, Sandy Hook, and
Cape Henry channel. The entrances to
Delaware bay and TO Port Royal sound
should also be made secure against hos
tile occupation. "On the Gulf coast the
attack will be from the Florida or Yucca
tan channel. and the natural defense viii
be on the line from Tortugas and Key
West" On the Pacific coast the leading
points are, of course. Puget sound and
San Francisco bay, with San Pedro. IL
the project regarding its harbor Is COM
pleted
The naval view in general agrees mainly
with the army view, except that ii lays
emphasis on few additional points like
Proyincetown, Tortugas and San Pedro,
considered, perhaps, with reference TO the
temporary shelter and resting points of
hostile fleets. rather than to any import
ant loss Of property through their occu-
patton.
Another point made by the report is that
Japan Is growing so fast in naval force
that within a year or two she will over
match Us in available strength in the Pa
cific." The primary purpose of the study
Is that of selecting proper sites for repair
and docking facilities: but Il also has a
general interest and value as related to
seal board defenses.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03
Management of Elections In Japan

According TO news received in Europe
from Tokyo. good deal of uneasiness pre-
walls In Japan with regard 10 the general
election. which is TO take place imme-
dlately after the new year. Lively times
are expected. and the Soshi, or Samurai
as the former two-sworded petty mobiles
and their retainers are called, have al
ready begun. as usual. 10 advertise their
services az the usual fixed rates. their
charges being regulated according 10
whether a parliamentary candidate merely
wishes his opponents annoyed and hustled
or desires their blood TO be spilled. At the
last general election there were twenty
five people killed around the hastings In
the Tochi Ken alone. Politics In Japan IL
difficult ~ follow. Parties are IN a nebu-
ious state uniting, dividing and forming
new sections with a facility and a fire.
cuency quite bewildering 10 the American
mind. In the seven years that have
elapsed since the last general election
there have been no less than seventy new
parties formed. most Of which have prt-
waite rather than public ends IN view.
while Il is notorious that tudicious distrf-
button OF the coin Of the realm will pur-
chase the votes OF any section In parIia-
msnt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

The remarkable showing OF the land de-
nartment Of the Northern Pacific railroad
for the past four months Is among the
substantial proofs that the Northwest has
reawakened and IS in the van Of progress.
From July to October more acreage Of land
was sold 10 settlers in WASHINGTON. Ore
Eon and Idaho than for any entire wear
since 1891. 1; IS evident that the volume
CT business for the current year win be
the largest IN the history OF the depart
ment. This means that a heavy tide OF
immigration looking for permanent homes
has set this way. These people are most
desirable residents. They do not buy land
for speculation. They are home builders
and state builders There is room in
Washington for a multitude Of them. Best
OF all Is the fact that they appear TO know
the advantages and opportunities WASH
ington offers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Miss May White, who. though a white
child, has been brought up among the
Blackfoot Indians, and refused to recog-
nize q rich Cincinnatfan who few years
ago claimed her as his daughter, has mar
ried full-blooded Indian Of the tribe
For the first time IN the history Of Eng
lish colonial courts woman has been adj
United TO the bar. in the person of a young
Jewess, Miss Ethel benjamin. She is now
a barrister and solicitor duly qualified 10
practice in the supreme court OF New
Zealand.
Prof. Leopold Noa, who has Just died in
Danvers, Mass, was q graduate OF the
University OF Berlin. and was for a num-
Der or years professor OF ancient LAM
guages In Washington University, ST.
Louis. He was an intimate friend of the
late DR., Frederick III. Hedge OF Harvard.
conformity with whom he made an English
translation Of Goethe's works.
The commander OF the new military most
at Circle City. Alaska, Capt Patrick Hen
ry Ray. has a fine record as soldier ana
explorer. He took part In many of the bat
ties OF the civil war. In IS72-73 he was n
member Of Gen. Stanley's expeditions 10
the Yellowstone. In 1851 he was assigned
70 the command of the International Polar
Expedition. He established and COM
manded the meteorological station at Tg-
iamie, Alaska. He made expeditions into
the interior al that time travelling over
more than thousand miles with dogs and
sledEe in an UNEMPLOYED region After dis
covering and partly surveying Meade
river he picked up Lieut.. Schwatka and
party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

Debs' Social Democracy. TIE governor
claims 70 know little or nothing abos,,
them. while on the other hand. they are
relying on promises OF a very extraordi-
nary nature said % have been made ny
him Speaking IN Lynn. Mass. oc.ober
S. Eugene V. Dess said:
"The state o. Washington has invited
Us 10 establish our colony within is Dor
ders- Gov. Rogers has preferred rs as
sistance and donated certain tracts Of
land, and upon these lands We propose 10
show what can be done under a co-opera-
tive commonwealth" The speaker de-
ciared that they would first secure farm
erS. then establish plants necessary for
the comfort and living of the colony, and
as the work progressed satisfactorily.
Idaho. Oregon and Nevada would follow
Washington. and tha movement would be
given a great impetus throughout the en-
tire country. in 1900" said Mr.. Debs. IT
predict that the Social Democracy win
cast 100000 votes which means that IN
1905 we will elect . president Of the United
States that viii be n sympathy with the
cooperative common wealth idea. and then
the movement viii have smooth sailing"
So II appears that politics and political
influence Is the chief aim Of tha Democ-
racy. II Is the Debs plan to make the
state foster \ vast organization, that can
be used to further the ends Of the great
ag'tator and others like him. There Is no
honest purpose Of genuine citizenship be-
hind 1t. II Gov. Rogers brings this gang
OF socialistic nondescripts into this state.
II will be the great and irreparable blum
der OF his administration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

Spokane wants cleaner streets. So does
Seattle. The problem is not easy in spo-
kane. where the streets are not paved.
In this city streets are paved, but they
are filthy. The city can have no excuse
whatever to offer to visitors and residents
as to why Its thoroughfares do not look
neater. 1t is shame and disgrace that
women are obliged 10 drag their skirts
through disease-breeding filth and foul
smelling mire every time they venture
outdoors. They have complained bitterly.
but to no avail Their only remedy an
pears 10 be 10 leave town en- masse and
decline to return until there is radical
reform In present slothful methods. The
streets would then be cleaned In a hurry
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03
FACTS OF INTEREST.

The people Of Albany ~. r.. on Novern-
Der Is observe the iaorh anniversary OF the
birth of Thurlow Weed.
A revenue of $50 coo a year IS derived from
the admission fee of fais cents charged
visitor TO the parliament house AT Berlin.
Peggy Stewart day. the anniversary OF
the burning OF the vessel OF that name. Is
still observed in Annapolis. Nd. by the
Society OF the Sons Of the American Reyo-
luton.
The London Echo gives a list of large
land owners in Australia. One or them has
eao.9o acres. another eo 900. third seo.-
90. while the Union Bank owns no fewer
than 7,S0n 900 acres.
The trolley cars In pes Moines. Ia. are
fitted with letter boxes. and they are re-
CURED TO stop whenever a citizen halls
them in order 70 deposit letter. As the
cars pass the postoffice an official removes
the mail from the box.
There are sensational preachers in Eng
land as well as in this country. At Canter-
bury last summer. when everybody was
wild with excitement over the forthcoming
cricket games, the pastor of the Non-Con-
forrnist church took advantage Of the pop
ular interest by announcing discourse on
THE Cricket Week Of the Soul
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

An Ohio experiment in woman suffrage
has ended in total failure. In 1895 the
legislature, after hard fight, passed an
act for equal suffrage In local matters.
The women will not so to the polls, and
the law, It is said. will be repealed with
out serious protest The reason for coll
lapse OF the movement, and especially
for loss Of interest by persons directly
concerned, may not be generally agreed
upon But the leading cause appears to
have been the speedy demonstration that
a majority OF women did not care for the
ballot. In Washington we know a little
about woman suffrage. There was once
a very strong sentiment for 1t. Now there
IS none. or. If there is. it Is wholly dor
mant. 1t is doubtful II half the women
of this state were ever anxious about vot-
ing. If they had been united on the SUBJ
ject. they would be voting today. When
women really want the ballot they will
get IL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

II the Georgia legislature passes a law
making the playing % football a nnssae-
rasarO-. fts main erect viii ~ 80 asve--
tise the lawmakers as a stupid lot OF fg-
rorani southern crackers. Football 10 g
roagn sport. a. times raarres BY rro~s
brutality Bat Il Is game TIA, requires
for ia ees, devsaoPnsnt Ell the robustness
and raanlsaess ard selt-re@trslnt ot hardy.
sesssna- boiled ard clea--isrnses you~<
f7sa- Il Is gsatleze1's sport. Touxas
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03
SNAPSHOTS By THE WAY.

m not SO swift" saith Low.
Mr.. Platt won't even get the core.
1t looks as II Mr.. Van wyck had aecu-
rately located Mr.. Lows solar plexus.
Anyway. Mr.. Low and Mr.. Tracy can
have the sublime satisfaction Of saying to
each other, y told you So"
Reverting 10 Pennsylvania. IL IL more
than ever evident that one Swallow does
not make a Prohibition victory.
There Is really no likelihood Of Gov.
Rogers sending out a relief expedition
after that Dehs Democracy committee, II
il falls TO show up.
Mr. Vance is still grinding out the opinion
machine. 1t is about time for one OF Mr..
Winston's justly celebrated opinions, not
necessarily for publication, but as guar
anty OF good faith.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03
AN OBITUARY POEM.

An obituary notice that recently appear
ed in the Washington Star contained the
following lines:
: luft two short years ago today
TIC one we loved has passed away.
Although link has been broken from
the chain.
We hope 70 meet him In heaven again.
He had just joined the Pioneer baseball
club
His comrades to enjoy
But the fatal slide TO second base
Caused the death Of our darling bow.
by HIS PARENTS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

Tacoma has az last found president o.
It's Chamber Of Commerce. He is a bust
ness man OF character and influence. and
Il Is promised that he will harnonixe the
various disco-dsnt elements IN the cham
Der. This happy solution OF a troublesome
efficient work. i IS 20 be hoped and ex-
pecte3 that Il may promote materially all
the real interests Of the city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

take the right care of the health of the deli
cate organs that bear the burdens of ma
teTnity. during the period acquiring moth
efhood
The threatening danger is that baby will be
weak, puny and sickly. and come into the
world with the seeds of disease and death
already implanted in It's little body Health
cannot be born Of i'll health The child
Dorm OF mother who ia suffering from
weakness and disease Of the feminine or
gsns Is condemned upon the very tfresh-
old Of life TO suffering, disease ard death.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription fits wo-
man for motherhood and iusures heaIfhv
baby. Thousands of women who uer~
eitner chilcles= or whose children had all
died IN baoyhcod, bless the q Favovitr Pre-.
sefipiioH for the fact that they are now
the nappv mothers of healthy children
The medicine dealer who saws he has so-,-.
thing Just as good Knows thas he Ssfsi
fes.
Ma Jnc. II Jones OF PeeIy. T.uzerne Co Pa
writes was induced 10 huv two BATTLES ~
pT rleIecs rsvoriie Prescription 10 see If the
rsedicine would make the coming OF nav bat,v
more easy. ! had seven children before and ali
dled during birth % shortly after. I am happy
% say taaf my sixhth child born sunday October
9Th. rsSSl - sTirg and I suffered none At ali.
compared with what bad with the otHers~
The names. addresses aud photographs of
hundreds OF women cured by DR.. Pierce's
medicines are printed by permission in the
Peoplcs Common Sense Medical Adj
ffscf It's tree. For q paper covered
copy scl6 q one-cent stamps 10 coaxy rsaIg-
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Address Dr.. K v Pierce. Buffalo, ~. Y
Every woman needs great medical book
Dr. PieTce's Common Seuse Medical Ad-
wiser ais this want. II contains over 100
pages and go illustrations. Several chan
tiers are devoted 70 the physiology OF The
crx1as distinctly feminine.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

Frances f. Willard says that what
women reed most Is "a better physique.
and that means nutritious diet. simpler
food, loose coTsets. larger shoes. fresh
cir az night. and good supply OF red
ccrpuscles." And she might have added
fre@h air by day. Perhaps Miss WI.
lard feared thai suggestion OF that kind
would be inferenaally an Endorsement OF
the hlcrcle
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

he delay n settling the mayocaity
problem IS vexatSons. and ought 70 be
terminated AZ once. SIN. the city Is not
DONG one-halt the worrying the candi-
dates must und=rgo. and no material in
tsrest is likely 70 suffer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

Mr.. Croker Is now satisfied. He can re-
ire 20 private life In the British empire
with the consent Of every nation on earth.
except perhaps the one which must suffer
the burden OF his residence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

IL John F. Ryan. formerly Of Seattle.
low o. Boston. ever sinks 10 the depths
as a diver he easily attains as a liar. he
VIII De fairly entitled TO his hoasted
championship OF the world"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-03

ana noociur1s never play - The Anglo
saxon race has ever been fond Of games
which tested both physical strength and
courage That Is one reason IL Is great
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Port Townsend Leader: The Spectacle
Of a defeated presidential candidate hirins
htmself out to county fairs as a side
show on percentage Of receipts Is one
10 make the average American blush
Word comes from Kansas City and other
Western towns that Mr.. Bryan is appear.
ing AZ county fairs under contract for a
given proportion OF the gate receipts
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STATE PRESS.

Goldendale Sentinel: The KiondIke edI-
ton of ef2.0ao OF the Post-TntelIigeneer OF
October IL gives fun snforma ton concern
ing the Yukon gold felds. II is a great
advertisement for Seattle and the Post
Inteligencer.