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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

The civil service system is being sub
jected to unusual strain nowadays. Con-
gresham Grovesnor has introduced bill
service to the clerical force OF the gov
eminent, and requiring all persons who
have been appointed or promoted since
March 4, 1893 to undergo another exami
nation for their positions.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Aside from trying to elect a United
States senator. the Kentucky legislature
legislation. A bill was introduced the
other day providing for the branding with
"B" on both cheeks of all persons con-
victed of burglary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

The anti-cartoon bill may become a law
in New York. but as the assembly has ex-
cepted from its provisions public officers.
persons nominated for public office and
fugitives from Justice the cartoonist will
still have considerable material to work
NTH
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

The Omaha Bee says that ninety-cont
wheat is a probability. and dollar wheat
a possibility. II the Bee is correct. OF
course silver will be quoted at about the
same figures. for the free silver people
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

The municipal election at Spokane prom
ises TO be very interesting. DIR. Mclean.
the candidate OF the Peoples party, Is an
ailopath. while DR. Olmsted. on the citi-
zens' ticket. is OF the homeopathic school.
one of them will certainly be compelled
to take his medicine on election day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

The Turks ere brave people because
they wage war as fanatics. but for real
patriotism there is very marked differ
ence between them and the Greeks who
fight for country rather than for religion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Chicago Times Herald

Aat4EAsn EtEu@s-EisE&A4
The public exixsncy fs too great and tha
business interests 81 the country have
been In suspense TOO long 20 allow raw
young Populists 20 lumber up the Con-
sreSsionsl Record with hAlf-baked sopho-
u1ortc Raashfras OF tire ~rDbher tart~"
or the Infamous Mckinley Law Tha
Minority does not care for any inlorrra-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

The senate will do nothing this week
because OF the Grant memorial exercises
IN New York. but the tariff bill should
be taken up for consideration next week
and finai action upon Ii FASTENED.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Poor old Mora, who struggled for so
many years to get his claim against
Spain honored and at last succeeded, did
not live long TO enjoy the fruits OF bis
celebrated international struggle
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

There may be 3 little generous rivalry
between Seattle and Tacoma, but there
Is nothinE like the bicycle to bring people
together in lasting bond q friendship.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Tomorrow The Grant memorial exercises
viii ~ held and the demonstration viii
probably be one the Ike o. which has not
been seen in this country for many a day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

II yeu are asked What IS 20 rare as a
DAY ia June you can reply that a day
along aaout the 18th % April compares
very fsvorahly vita It.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Instead % abusing the Republican party
It might De more profitable for the Dem
ccrs,s 70 Try and bring about some sort OF
harmony IN their own ranks
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

The Rcpuh}ic.ns of Kentucky may -
AL right. out they are drea aFuly ines-
scent When IL comes 10 electinx United
states senator
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

TIE fsct that there e. movement, a..
ed 70 Ezrope does rot create tse ANXIETY
- ssea woHld hare oSsa uotscsabls or.
year aga
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

TIE snow : fast disappearing from TIRE
fcessllls ard mountains. and vigorous
ard general system - prospecting "A
. beat % 80
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

This week the Fourth OF July commit
tess wsu PROBABLY start ir or active work.
snd ;hey should &c given every assistance
and sncourS euent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

sasce ire var began ,he Eurou~.n -o,-
cert seeuss TO have hssm discontinued
ihrousa lax &C patronage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Portland Telegram: The sympathy Tor
Greece then entertained by the people OF
the United States Is renewed by her pres
ent heroic struggle. Time cannot wither
nor age decay the American spirit which
invoiunsarily takes the side of the OPP
pressed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

ton on the tariff question. II is useless
20 waste time on men who study naxirls
instead OF markets
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26
BITS OF HUMOR.

She-Does the baby take after Its
mother?
He-well. IT hasn't begun to talk yet
Yonkers Statesman.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Oakland Enquirer: Among the few
things which our government has assumed
the right to do in Cuba is to ascertain
whether the war Is going to be conducted
with ordinary humanity. in order 10 be
prepared to demonstrate IL the brutality
becomes too great. and this line OF con-
duct should be followed up with due Wig
ar
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26
COAST PAPERS.

Sacramento Record Union: Now that
the war is on between Greece and Turkey
IL would be a good speculation 10 corner
all the geographical pronouncing diction-
aries In the country.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

San Francisco Post: Young Elliott Shep-
ard, who recently clsndestinely married
Mrs Esther Potter. is but 20 years of age.
1t is only the mature and calloused mind
that is able to Withstand the destinations
of an attractive widow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Walla wslia Union: While the blocksd
ing ships Of the powers are watching tn
coasts of Greece. war Is raging oeyon'
the Greek border in the North. IN the Tur
kish dominions. caring little for the greS
Ships. Even as a farce the pacific block
aae is a serious failure to she powers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Whatcom Rsvsille: When q convicted
man really absn6ons hope OF ultimate de
livery from the scaffoId. il becomes large
ly matter of Indifference to him how
soon the end comes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

In the spring young mans fancy light
ly turns to thoughts OF how he can buy
the swell red golf coat that would scare
to death a cow.-New York Press
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Olympia: The Populist party In this
state should put q quietus on Congress
man Lewis He las introduced a bill 10 re-
peal the law providing for monetary
commission 10 confer with representatives
OF other nations. looking 10 an information
al bi-metailic agreement. Either Mr.. Lewis
should be called down. or II should oe con-
fsssed by these Populists who made such
q parade OF their free silversproclivities
last fall that they were not then and are
not now honest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

They were just closing up the real estate
deal, and the man who always wanted
something thrown In TO make a good bar
gain appeared TO hesitate.
"whatll you throw in?'
''Whatii / what?"
''What'.l you throw In az sort OF boz
nus7"
"Oh. yes. yes, Of course" said the real
estate man. How stupid OF mel Why.
the fact is. In our hne OF business we are
not exactly in the habit OF giving prizes.
but In this case, just 10 make IL binding, I
Eon't mind throwing I'm the back taxes"
Now you're talking business exclaim-
ed the would-be purchaser at always
pays for man TO stick out for his rights. -
Chicago Post.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

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ssss ~ sIssvstsevs . Ss~s fAs ped ess-
esssss4ss, Daily, E<skiv sd ss~Sss.
1sssis fAss Of .. y esas~ s~.sspspsv pee
NSAsl g. fAs sssfs of Hssht~sfss- A.
ssvststsg e~~s~ssss ~Su - sssSs sss3sS
- sAss soSvsssss.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

Tacoma News: Jerry Simpson 10 dis
porting himself IN golf stockings. bal
alongside cur own enulxent James Ham
ilten he is as tallow dip TO an arc hight
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26
THE STATE PRESS.

The Spokane Chronicle wants man "a
be nominated in every particular qualified
10 be mayor"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-26

A rev line Just What you have bee,
asking for.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24
THE BIG ROAD RACE.
Associated Clubs Twenty five Mile
Event Will Be Held sunday.

Associated Clubs Twenty five Mile
Event Will Be Held sunday.
The road-racing committee of the As
socia:ed Cycling Clubs has decided to hold
the annual twenty-five mile event, which
was postponed from Washington's BIRTH
day, owing to the bad condition of the
roads around San Leandro, on next Sum
day, the 9th.
A two weeks postponement was first
contemplated, but the roads have dried
so rapidly that they will be in excellent
condition by next Sunday, and it was
thought best to hold the race then and
have it over with. There are over 100
men entered, and it would hava been hard
to have held them all in training for an
additional two weeks.
The Imperial Cycling Clubs ten-miIe
event, which was schec uled for next SUM-
day, will therefore be put over until
March z, and the members have been so
notified.
There will be big entry list of crack
riders for the Santa Rosa meet next Satur-
day. In the professional events particu.
larly will be seen the speediest field OF
starters ever gathered together at a Cali
fornia meet, and the amateur events will
include all the crackerjacks in that class.
A special round-trip rate from this City of
81 90 has been secured, and the visitors
from here mus take the 7:30 A. NJ Tibu-
ron ferry, and will get back about 9 clock
Saturday night.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24

Then the Mayor asked that the reports
of Engineers Won Schmidt and Dunn on
the value of the works in 1890 be incor-
porated in the report of the proceedings.
Won Schmidt estimated the value of the
plant at S13, $4,000 and Dunn at S13, ,313.-
504, making the total value according to
the experts and the figures previously
given about SIG, 81. 400.
Engineer Schussler objected to these
figures on the ground that the proper
value of the properties was not known TO
the engineers, and also on the ground that
large properties were left out OF the es-
innate.
"Well, we are the judges" said the
Mayor, I'VE consider the value of your
plant for the purpose OF fixing rates."
"If you would transpose that word 'fix-
ing into reducing you would do better, +"
retorted Schussler.
"oh, we are the judges" said the Mayor.
"If you are poor judges then we will go
to law about it, answered the engineer.
You have got to give US fair rates on our
investments and running expenses. We
will have fair rates or we will have some
one greater than the Board of Supervisors
step in"
Mayor Phelan accused the company of
initiating the value of the bonds OF the
company from 1000, 600 to $11, ,00O, 900, but
was checked by Attorney Kellogg, who
insisted that no such thing had been done.
The committee then adjourned until
1880 o'clock on Thursday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24
SCHUSSE SAYS THE WATER COMPANY MUST GET FAIR RATES
Otherwise Mayor They
Previous Valuations, He Contends, Were
Capably Undertaken

witness promptly, "for leaving the neigh
borhood unprotected. because they had so
continuously crippled our resources we
could not afford to lay larger system. 3"
Blocks of twelve or sixteen inch pipe, he
added, cost lot of monev-somethlng
like $270o or $500 at So a foot. Hydrants
at 81 90 or So month did not pay them
for the trouble and expense involved. II
the City would agree to paw them So hy-
drant or any fair sum to guarantee them
an income on the extra outlay then they
could come to an understanding as to how
many hydrants they should put in.
A long and informal discussion fol-
lowed In which the witness pointed out
the various improvements made by the
company in the Locality outlined by the
maps. On Stevenson street, for example,
he cited the new main which is taking
the place of the old 6-inch pipes at the
request of the Fire Department.
Mr.. Schussler stated that the rates on
water had been gradually reduced from
47.S5 cents per 1000 gallons in 1865 to 22.5
cents in 1896.
when this City has reached 700, 900 in
habitants the rate will be about Is cents
per 1000 gallons" said the engineer, "when
there are 100000 people about Is cents
and when the population reaches !, $50, 900
the rate will not be greater than IL cents
per 1000 gallons
In reference to some OF the possible
sources of supply, Mr.. Schussler stated
that if the Searsville dam was built and
the water turned on il would furnish about
5000, gallons per day. The system, Mr..
Schusser said, would cost about 81, ,000. :
900. Already $4,000 have been spent on
the dam. Fifty feet is to be added 10 the
thickness and forty feet to the height
thus increasing the capacity tentold.
In reference to Pescadero and San
Gregorio creeks, Mr.. Schussler stated that
the two could be made to furnish Is, OOO. 600
gallons per day.
In answer to a question from Mayor
Phelan, who had come in in the mean
time, Mr.. Schussler stated that the CAL
averas lands and water rights had cost
about 81, 100000 and the possible supply
is about Is, ,00O, 600 to $4,000, 600 gallons per
day.
The cost of the property on Stockton
and Geary streets on which the company
is now erecting its new offices was stated
by Mr.. Schussler to be $475, 600, S12O. 600 for
the lot and about $355, 600 for the building.
Mayor Phelan wanted to know whether
the Spring Valley Company had not dis
couraged the establishing OF small private
water plants.
Mr.. Schussler said that he knew moth
ing about the matter, that he had heard
more about such matters in the City Hall
than in his own office.
Mayor Phelan asked how much money
had been spent by the company in i'm
proving the plant since 1890.
Mr.. Schussler gave the figures for the
new construction account, which includes
land purchased tor reservoir sites and
other purposes. The figures were then
given as follows;
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24
ILLNESS CAUSES
A SHORT DELAY
The Craven-Fair Struggle
Goes Over Until
Monday.
DeImas Was Anxious for Trial
at Once, but Pierson
Was Sick.
Cooney'S Attorneys Decide Not to
Introduce Any Evidence in
His Defense.

The fight between Mrs. Nettie r. Craven
and the Fair heirs opened yesterday morn
ing IN court, but only for time long
enough to inform Judge Slack that Attor.
Dey NJ. NJ. Pierson was sick and that an
ad djournment until Monday was In order.
1t was Persons partner, r. B. Mitchell,
who brought this news to court. Mitchell
said Pierson was seriously i'll and pro-
duced doctors certificate to corroborate
his woTds. He thought an adjournment
for two weeks would be the proper thing.
Attorney D. NJ. Delmas was for an i'm
mediate trial. AS the representative OF
Mrs. Craven he was tired of delays and
posponement. 1--WE were told a week
ago." said DeImas, ''that there would be
no further delays. Mr.. Pierson anyhow,
as l understand it, is not the leading
counsel on the other side"
Mitchell, in reply, said Pierson had
spent the past fifteen months in studying
up the law in the case. His illness was
unavoidable. Garret McEnerney Clipped
in to say that as tn re was trial going on
at present it would hardly be worth while
10 begin the case this week. Judge Slack
nnatiy agreed TO let the affair 60 over
until Monday next.
In Judge Cooks court the Coonev case
was called to allow his attorneys to an
nounce what plans they had matured for
MS defense. Attorney Reddy thought
there was no evidence against the notary
worthy OF the name, and informed the
court that no evidence would be intro
9uced In bis clients behalf. Attorney
heddy then proceeded to recite legal au-
tnorltles in support of his contention that
Cooney should be discharged, after which
! tne court announced that de cision would
be rendered this morning.
In the afternoon Judge Cook laid the
| matter before the Grand Jury. He said
the case was taking up a great deal of his
Time and suggested that the jurors read
the testimony for themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24

of counterfeiting and having spurious
coins IN his possession, was convicted in.
the United States District Court yester-
day.
Karns put up very weak defense. being
the only witness called by his attorney,
A. P. Van Duzer. He testified that he
had caught woman living in the house
where he boarded making counterfeit
nickels and had warned her against the
practice and had taken her tools and ma
terials from her to prevent her from get
ting into trouble. This he said accounted
for the spurious scent pieces found on
him. He could not explain why he had
not destroyed the stuff or turned it over
to the officers.
The testimony produced by Secret
Service Agent Harris and elaborated by
the questioning of Assistant United
States District Attorney Bert Schless-
niger was strong, and the jury brought
in verdict of guilty after short deIib-
Grafton.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24
WANT A NEW AVENUE
Sunset Club Wants Nineteenth Avenue
Opened From the Park to
Iugleside.

The residents of that section of the City
lying south of Golden Gate Park and west
of First avenue who designate their ter
ritory as "Sunset Valley" claim to be in
sore need of improvements. The first and
most important of the many evils COM
planned of is the entire lack of sewerage in
that section. To remedy this petition
was drawn up at a meeting of the Sunset
Improvement Club at II street and Ninth
avenue last night, which was signed by
all the members present. This will be
presented to the Supervisors at their next
meeting on Monday afternoon, request
ing that sewer be constructed from First
to Twentieth avenue over the following
line: Along J street to Tenth avenue;
thence along H street to Eighteenth ave-
nue.. terminating at Twentieth avenue and
l street. This, if done, will, it is claimed,
carry off the refuse from the Almshouse,
which is permitted to- olodge In foul pond
in the sandhill south of the inhabited
portion of the valley.
The next request that will come from
this club will be to have Nineteenth ave-
nue. opened from the park to Ingleside.
The Spring Valley Water Company has
promised to deed a strip of its land to the
City for that purpose.
A resolution was introduced by James
Kavanagh requesting that the pound
limits be not extended to this section at
present.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24
A STRIKE THREATENED.
Employees in the State Printing
O flee Have Not Been
Paid.
District Organizer II. H. Watts Will
Go to the Scene of the Trouble
at Once.

a telegraphic dispatch received by THE
CALL from it's special Sacramento CORE
spondent stated that the printers in the
State Printing Office will go out on q
strike to-day. strike would clog the
work of the Legislature and cause great
trouble for the States lawmakers. Such
thing as a body OF union workmen
blocking the work of Legislature by q
strike has no precedent in the history of
the United States.
District Organizer II. II. Watts of this
City, whose district takes in California,
Arizona and Nevada, will leave for the
scene ofthe trouble to-day. The cause of
the trouble, Mr.. Watts states, is that
the printers have not been paid for their
services for the past six weeks, and urle less
they force the Legislature into providing
for their money by appropriation, they
may be left out altogether.
From what can be learned the difficulty
is caused by a difference of opinion be-
tween Governor Budd and State Printer
Johnston. The latter asked for all appro-
priaton OF $75 0O0 to properly conduct the
office, but after the bill reached the Gov
ernor's hands he blue-penciled or vetoed
the measure. Two other bills appro pr;at-
ing money for the State Printing Office
have been placed on the shelf, and mean
while $50 attaches of the office have been
wondering when and how they will be
paid. AS it is expected that the Legisla-
ture will come to an iourn ment on or
about March 13 the printers decided to
iorce the issue.
Mr.. Watts, in discussing the situation,
stated that he does not believe that the
men will go out on strike to-day, for it
would be violation of the International
Typographical Unions rules. Before a
strike could be legal, under union rules,
the men would have to obtain the consent
of the international Unions officers, who
are in Indianapolis.
1t is possible, but not likely, that the
men may walk out on their own response
bility, but in such case they could not
look to the union for support.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24

real kings discovery. "We will lose our
heads and may be our Jobs"
he roar of cannon is heard without
and several balls roll across the stage.
Black Mike and Razzle engage In mortal
com bat. Mike is about to slay Razzle,
when the princess rushes in between
them, exclaiming King or no king. 1 love
him /" Mike is about 10 ascend the
throne when the soldiers rush in and say,
king Ruledoff is at the gates of the
palace" Black Mike is condemned to
have his head put under the pump. He
faints at the trough of water and is car
ried out by Buster and Buster
Thus the burlesque ends happily for all
concerned, the clever sklt winding up
with medley of popular songs put to
nursery rhymes
It will, indeed, be a grand affair, costing
S3OOO, and he or she may coun: himself as
fortunate VINO gets an invitation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24
win Be i'm NAV.

A meeting of the delegates appointed by
the various organizations OF San Francisco to
assist in the preparations for the coming az
nival of the Golden Gate will be held in the
assembly room of the California Hotel, Bush
street, above Kearny. this evening.
In Difference to the wishes of the Native
Sons OF the Golden West, expressed by
delegation of the grand officers, the date of
the carnival has been changed to the week
commencing Monday, May 8. The promises
of heaGty cooperation made by these gentle.
men inspire the committee with greater hope
for its ultimate success.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24

THEY make speciality of Bank Stock paper;
I has the water-mark. Mysell-Rollins, % Clay+
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-24
THE BUSY BURGLAR.

Ro oming- House on Grove Street and
Van Ness Avenue Entered.
A burglar entered the rooming- house of
Mrs. Cook, Van Ness avenue and Grove
street, Monday afternoon and broke into
the rooms occupied by J. Baldwin, using
a false key.
Baldwin left his rooms about o'clock
and returned about TWO hours later, when
he discovered that some one had been
there before him.
Among the articles stolen were two
suits of clothes. clock, razor, a revolver
and valuable valise, which fortunately
was empty.