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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
OREGoN's GREAT SEAPORT.
A Philadelphia Paper Comments ON
the Columbia River.
Ph;ladelphia Press,


The Portland Oregonian is very angry at
the Press for intimating that the bar at
the mouth Of the Columbia river and the
proximity OF the unriyaled barbors on
Puget sound were probably fatal obstacles
to Portland's commercial eminence. The
Oregonian would have Us know that the
Puget sound harbors are not at all what
they are cracked up to be: that. in fact.
they are chiefly known to fame through
the desperate dangers of its rock-bound
entrance from gales. fogs and storms.
shifting currents and through the absence
OF anchorage" This is bad. Clearly the
current opinion of the actual and poten-
tiai commercial advantages of Puget sound
needs revision and pruning.
We are assured by the Oregonian between
Its outbursts of bad temper that Portland
is the natural outlet Of the commerce of
Oregon and nearly all Washington.
though the stupid railroads will insist on
dragging some OF it up to Puget sound for
Shipment that there is no bar at the
mouth OF the Columbia since the United
States government built a jetty there;
that Portland last year shipped twice as
much wheat as the Puget sound ports. and
exceeds Seattle and Tacoma together in
all the elements Of wealth and municipal
Importance.
We like to see a paper stick up for its
town, all the more because it is a small
one, with rivals near at hand threatening
to cast it in perpetual eclipse. We well
come the assurance that Portland's COM
merce is free from the vexatious delays,
losses and perils incident to obstructive
bars, though we find difficulty in making
the statement tally with the recorded
facts. For instance, the Astoria Budget
OF October IA has this item bearing on
Portland's fine harbor:
arrived down from Portland last evening
river. She left Portland last Friday morn
ing in tow Of the Ocklahama and ran
aground almost Immediately. By lodging
the bad places on the high tides she man
aged to reach Postoffice bar, at the mouth
of the Willamette, where she stuck fast
and was obliged to lighter 129 tons onto the
Ocklahama and 1.s00 sacks onto the
Queen. This was loaded here last even
ing. For extra towage the ship was
charged at the rate of S. per hour for the
additional steamer. amounting to $400. The
captain left this morning for Portland,
where he will file a protest against the ex-
orbitant charges"
Astoria Is at the mouth of the Columbia,
and probably thinks 1t has a better right
to be the seat of that rivers ocean COM
merce than the city on the Willamette.
The Budgets reflections may. therefore.
be prejudiced. We suspect. however, that
they have some basis and that considerable
additional dredging will be necessary be-
fore the railroads cease hauling Oregon
freight to Puget sound for ocean ship
meut
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
PUT UP MORE BUILDINGS.

Indications Of Seattle's growth In
1897 continue 10 appear. Besides an
increase liz the postotfice business dur
Ing the last quarter Of nearly % per
cent and the increase Of bank clear
anees TO figure not touched for over
ton that the demand for stores and
houses In the city Is far in excess of
the supply.
Prior to the election of Cleveland as
president. Seattle was wading knee
deep in prosperity. There was great
activity In the building lines, and not
only were largo blocks being erected.
bu, in all directions nea. and often ex-
trayagant dwellings were going up in
all parts OF the city. Then came CleYe-
land. the destruction OF business conf
lence. the stoppage of the lumber in
siGstTy. the failure of incomes, the
tightening Of purse strings every
where. and then the panic. In COM
f1ercial way Seattle proved her strength
by meeting the terrible financial cloud
barst without seriously Gripping her,
and though business was quiet during
thc four years Of Grover. the city
maintained her dignity. confidence and
sclf-respect. The rush OF Improvements
was stopped. but still many homes were
hG:lt and in quiet way Seattle easily
kept her head above the torrent.
With the return Of prosperity, the
opening OF the great saw mills and
other industries. the excitement OF
the klondike sold flnd and the big
trade coming 10 Seattle naturally in
consequence. as well ss the natural
benefits arising from large wheat crops
and good prices, Seattle has again
climbed to her former place. and IL is
no stretch Of the imagination TO say
she Is now prosperous.
Already the result is seen In the de-
msnd for houses and stores which can
hardly be met Dwellings vacated one
day ARE, as Il rule. taken by anxious
ktSsAA&S S%4G s4EAtS @&1& " . HtftE q
80 residence stands idle It is BE-
cause repairs are needed or the
rent demanded is believed 70 be
N excess q. the value The result Is
plain; Seattle needs more dwellings
AID more business blocks: the demand
will Soon lie in excess Of the supply.
aud should ons-s ab Of the Indications
% the future ta fulfilled there will be
profitable investment for large capital
In this field before the win.er IS over.
Seattle Is alling NJ rapidly with pco-
PIE froal other Northwest cities. as
well as the East; an abnormal demand
fer places q residence il certain 10 re
salt In the raising of rentals 10 ax-
gre that = certain 10 be Injurious ~
the city. aud she only wsy that this
c&a be prevented is 10 have al increase
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

thing to do with the law department,
when told that a compliance with the
law would cost the county of King
alone about $4,000. which would be 1T
terly wasted, is quoted as having said
that he did not care something" tor
King county or the expense. but it is
TO be hoped that the law department
will take that rational view which the
law supposes intelligent officials win
take, and so comply with its purpose
without a raid upon the treasury.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

The Everett Times has a long editorial
on what 1t is pleased to term Seattle's
hog spirit" Notwithstanding the objec-
tionable designation. the tenor Of the arti-
Gle is designed to be complimentary. and
the conclusion Is drawn that If other towns
were, like Seattle. animated by a common
purpose always to get and do the best
for themselves as whole. they would be
more prosperous. Seattle has no apologies
to make for assuming the leadership of
all the cities of the Northwest. 1t denies
the right Of no city or person to its own:
and 1t makes it It's first business TO get all
to which it Is entitled. This Is not so
much selfishness as II is self-preservation.
Seattle has always had to fight. or die.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

II the Dingley tariff didn't do IT. what
did? The Geographic dispatches say that
for the first time in over three years every
blast furnace in Allegheny county, Penn
sylvana, is running. and the daily output
Of smeiter iron is 10000 tons. The wheat
do With the advance In the price Of wheat.
Loss or restoration of confidence has very
little 20 do with peoples appetities; but
1t has everything TO do with general busi-
ness conditions. Confidence is restored
when factories run and pay-rolls increase
In dimensions. That is the situation in the
country today.
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A GUARANTEE.
SEATTLE, SATURDAY, NOV. IL.
SUNDAYS "P.-I."-24 PAGES.

The variety and timelipesa of the
topics to be treated in tOmOrrow's
Posf-JntetIi1eneer cannot be sur
passed by any either twentyfour
Page paper I'm the country. The fol-
lowing are only samples Of the COM
tentss
ANNUAL HORSE SHOW, New York
society's grand fashionable dis
play.
EIGENE DEBS' VIEWS; he talks
about the condition of labor and
hIs plans.
CAPITAL AND LABOR, . writer
tween them.
RELIGIOUS NEWS OF THE WORLD,
what the churches are doing /;
women who preach.
Ix.ERsoLL's BOYHOOD, icterestinK
account of the youth Of the elo-
auent fconociast.
THE SEATTLE TIDE LANDS; legal
and ether battles Gor their possess
sion.
NEW BOOKS, latest productions OF
the hest publishers.
TAMMANY's METHODS, historical
sketch of the notorious Organfxa-
tion.
PRINCETON INN; the unique uni-
veraity Institution of New Jersey.
FROM LOG CABIN TO CABINET; the
remarkable career of Gen. Alger.
ARTHUR r. GoRMAN; the Maryland
boss downed at last.
An iDEAI. CITY; address by Rev.
Mr.. Llvyd.
A LAGGARD IN LOVE; q sentimen tai
story Of the day.
tAsHso.sS OF THE SEASON; with
hinfs ON outdoor aud indoor life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

There can be no reasonable objection to
the order OF Secretary Alger relative to
the conduct OF business on the ST.
Michael reserve. II Is proposed that all
legitimate corporations and persons OF
good character may obtain permits, and
Il is further carefully provided that no
special privileges or monopoly shall be
granted. II Is essential that the military
have full police control OF the reserve,
and II is not easy TO see how any better
arrangement for commerce could De made.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

Justice win never be properly ad-
ministered until the penal code pro-
vides that fn cases OF murder where
the evidence is entirely circumstantial
there shall be no death penalty. To
this must be added clear and specific
course providing for procedure In ap-
peais. No official cares to take the
responsibility OF the final act which
Is to put beyond all hope of repair a
possible error. II the punishment in
the case of Durrant had been penal
seryitude for life, he would probably
have been serving his sentence long
ago. II that were not the case. then
the remedy suggested as to appeals is
wanting.
1t Is true that IL Durrant is guilty
at all he Is guilty Of one Of the most
atrocious crimes man has conceived.
II he had been seen by an eyewitness,
or ii he had been SO closely connected
with the crime that his plea Of inno-
cence would be manifestIy ridiculous,
there would be general rejoicing at
his execution. There Is no reasonable
doubt of his guilt, but there is doubt
Just the difference between beliey-
ing and knowing. Wildly improbable
as it seems 10 US now that he can be
otherwise than guilty, there is no man
living except Durrant who can say
with absolute certainty that he is
guilty.
This is not the time to analyze the
testimony; nobody who read 1t with
care has doubt in his mind Of the
justice Of the verdict and the made
quacy of any punishment short OF
death. But it is not with those who
are careful readers officials have now
to deal; it is with that carelessly good
natured mob which is easily moved by
such exhibitions as Durrant is said 10
have made when the news Of his fur
Their reprieve came to him. 1t was pre-
posterous to expect Durrant to con-
TESS that he was guilty in the moment
when he was rejoicing in the fact that
he had secured another stay of pun
ishment. Those murderers are rare who
do not seek to escape punishment.
When Durrant said, Il will never
YIELD" he meant what he said, and
used The right expression to convey
his meaning 1t was characteristic of
his entire attitude throughout an Or
deal sufficient to break down most
men. His hypocrisy was proved be-
yond all doubt, even if he were inno-
cent of murder. His cold-blooded de-
termination not to yield and his Won
derful nerve were demonstrated in
scenes which might have moved the
most innocent to an exhibition of pity
or emotion. Even though not guilty
OF the murder of the two girls, his vile
disposition was proved by many wit
nesses. There is nothing in the mans
attitude or in his pious expressions
that is incompatible with guilt
Yet there are many people-well-
meaning. conscientious people-who
shrink from the responsibility of TAX
ing human life as punishment for
crime the accused was not seen to
commit. Imprisonment for life is al
most as bad for the prisoner as hang
ing. but 1t has none OF that sensational
horror which accompanies the gallows
There is no maudlin sympathy for a
man who is merely going to Jail.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
WASHINGTON 4 GOOD NAME


seat'le. WASH. New II. Iss-
TO the Editor. II IS notseess uxf,h rsfr.
fai surprise thai M. Johnson ehfs~,s IN
sAe nAnse O. Wzsain gtn7 fer cur xo,,ry
and growizS state. because of sor.a eon-
fusion in locating ais whereabos.ts Ne
d0abt his experience has 10 so-s. .xs@r,
been ;a&s OF ctasrs who Aaxp -raveJAs 81
yoBG TIE state: but that should rot h.
cause Tor going back % the n4-ae OF tbs
s'sst ana gfNs'o washington, s. name ever
dear 10 81 Americans ssass r4v1l-,....s.-..
times.
"a tAs eoats2sy. everyone ousA. 10 Zee,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

Beiiingham bay enters the field in cor-
petition for Alaskan traffic, and will put
a steamship line in service to ST. Michael
and two boats on the YuKon. II common
estimates Of the numbers going north In
the spring are one-third or one-Quarter re-
allied. there viii be business enough for
an immense ocean fleet. The towns on
Beilinsham bay are situated advantageous
IL. and ought 10 be In the swim
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Truthful and Reliable.

Cameron (syisl Review: We cheerfully
recommend our readers 10 send for the
KIondIke edition Of the Seattle Post-fn-
teiliEoncer. bearing date of Wednesday.
October Il. The managers Of that paper
have spent thousands CT dollars since the
gold excitement in Alaska commenced IN
ascertaining the truth OF all reports good
or bad. regarding the far away country
and it's conditions thus giving reliability
20 everything appearing In the columns
OF the paper.
This Is the second kiordike edition and
contains, of course, as the development =
and Investigations are constantly going
On. much more than tAs first. IA column
OF extracts follows)
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
SINGING SEATTLE'S PRAISES.


Ukiah, Cal, Dispatch Democrat: The
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Of October - is
about as fine a specimen of newspaper
enterprise and loyalty TO its home as is
ever seen. Eight pages of that issue
are entirely devoted to an exposition Of
Seattle as the gateway to the Klondike.
Seattie's advantages. as the gateway to
the mines and also to the home seeker
and investor, are set forth in a manner
that cannot fail TO attract attention and
good results.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

With 10 per cent. advance in the wages
Of The steel workers near Bellaire, O.;
with TO S per cent advance 20 weavers
IN Philadelphia. and with every blast fur
nace IN Allegheny county. Pa. going, and
this oriy a partial record OF one day. il
does net look as X the dragon az adversely
was sti1 drawing It's Shiny tail across the
c.4tsrfrr
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
4 Valuable Number.

Bookseller, Newsdealer. and Stationer.
y. Y: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer for
Wednesday, October IS. is q special Klon-
dixie edition. and gives detail maps Of the
Dyea route and the klondke district, to-
gether with o reliable statement pre-
pared by the Seattle Chamber of Com
msrce. The number IS a valuable one 20
any intending TO go to Alaska next
spring.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
A NEW VERSION.

TIE Hon Joseph y. Choate continues 20
Be an entertaining as vel as acute rostt-
icai philosopher. Here Is his summary Of
the New York situation:
Tom Plat could eat no fat,
Croker could eat no lean.
Bstwixt them bath they cleared tie cloth.
and licked the platter sASaa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

To the Editor: settled on unsurveyed
land tive years ago. Il Was surveyed
tive years ago. I am on section i6 In
case I am IN Alaska when the survey II
accepted and cannot file at the proper
time. ard ny family Is living On the
claim. viii | lose IL? A =. "
II yor are Dot on the land. and pre-
parsd TO make entry, within the time
limit after the land Is opened 70 location
entry.
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No, That Wa. Not the Idea.

Oakland. Cal. Echoes: October 18th,
the Seattle Pos,-Intelligencer issued a
kIondike special OF eight big pages. eight
columns to the page Seattle must be
fearful that the world will talk too vol
ubiy OF Oakland, her only Coast rival!
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Useful for KlOndikera.

San Pedro Cal, Times: The Times has
received a copy OF the special Klondike
edition of the Seattle Post-inielligencer.
Ii has eight pages and contains many
columns of useful information for those
who intend going TO the regions Of ice
and gold.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

The Republicans viii elect the speaker
in the organization az tire New York as
sem6ly. Another OF Mr.. Bryan's sub
stantiai silver Victories gone wrong
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

Oceanside. Cal. Blade: The Seattle
PostIntelligencer in recent number sets
forth the advantages of Seattle as an out
fitting point for those starting TO Klon-
dixie.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

All a. the oa!o Republican editors say
Hanna should be elected senator. Tha,
should settla &.
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CorSieana CTex.D News: We are in re-
ceipt Of special Klondiks edition Of the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Washington
which simply gives all the news about
the klcndiks country. and II you con;em-
plate golEg 10 Alaska or desire 20 know
anything about The klondike country
Jus. send after q COPY o. thar edition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

Protectors prosperity classes .hs
mouths ot ;Ae adversely 2y!tators every
tine.
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in new store buildings and dwellings
in keeping with the increase in the
population.
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d VI. Thompson. manager OF the Hy-
pothees bank. Of Spokane. Is in town
again after a short trip 70 La Conner and
other towns on the skagit delta. lie SAYS
there Is q great crop Of cats n thar sec
ton. but on aecoun; Of the low price at
San Francisco the farmers are holding
on and will likely not sell until spring.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
oFFICEs.

OFFICES.
Seattle, Second avenue and Cherry street
New YORK, Rooms H. L. Is Tribune bldg
Chicago. gI7 Chamber OF Commerce.
Z Tacoma 1863 Pacific avenue.
Give pcssoffice address in full. including
county and state.
Remit hy express, money order. ofail OF
ia registered letter. at our Tssk-
Telephones. Business Office. Main !.
Editorial Rooms, Main So2.
Address all communications and remit
tances TO the ST~ISTELf.lGENCER
PUBLISHING Co. Seattle, Wash
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13

]. F. Stevens. chief engineer OF the
Great Northern. Assistant General Surer-
Entendent r W. Bryan, Of Spokane. and
Division Superintendent J. W. Donovan.
Of Lseavenv ortiz. were in the city yester.
day for few hours. They lefi FOR the
East al o'clock yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Stevens mission here Is In connec-
ton with the work Of building the Cas-
cade tunnel
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-07-23
GREAT BRIDGE OPENED.

Big viadnct Connecting Duluth ana
Superior.
Duluth, Mimi, July Is. -. The big
steel bridge uniting Superior and Du-
luth was opened for traffic with appro-
pirate ceremonies. These Included Sc
lections by bands, Of, both cities, IN In.
vocation by Rev. g. g. Salter, adj
dresses by Mayor Starkweather of Su-
perior5 and Mayor Truelsen Of Duluth,
remarks by James Bartlon and Heber
McHugh Of Superior, and p. @. Gridiey
and A. A. Harris Of Duluth. Naturally
there was . good deal Of red fire and
manifest destiny" by speakers on
both sides. There were thousands of
spectators.
Il The draw Is 491 feet long and weighs
200 tons; total length Of bridge is
1,d04 feet between approaches. A
clear waterway Of 200 feet is opened
on either side of the draw pier when
the span is swung. Tugs and small
vessels pass under without swinging
the draw. Electricity is the power
used in swinging the .span, which
makes the turn in twenty seconds.
The structure is fifty Eight feet wide,
arranged for two railway tracks, be-
sides two street railway, two wagon
and two foot passageways, and It
cost about 81 GOO, 900.
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I DEFEiNDER's DEFENSE.
Another Judge Called 10 Try the
s5S sDicer Mufder Cases. .E +

Another Judse Called 10 Try the
s1icer Murder Cases. st.
\, Bismarck, N. D., July is. Judge
Winchester has granted tie motion of
the defense An the trial OF George De-
fender, the second Of the prisoners ac-
scused of the Hpicer murders, and has
called in Judge o.. q. Sauter, Of; the
Seventh judicial district to try the
case. The motion oEthe defense for q
change of place Of trial from Emmoas
county has not been paibed on yet,
Judge Winchester stating 10 the attor--
neysSfOr the defense th9t he would
leave the matter Of change OF venue to
the Judge who has been called In, to
preside. It is probable that the case
will be removed, as the statute IS plain
on thiss matter md states that q
change Of venue must be granted upon;
the presentation Of such affidavits as
have been presented by the; defense.
The people Of 9Emmons county are
much opposed to q change of venue,
andisay that as the murder. occurred in:
the county and 1t has to bear the ex-
pense Of the trials, they should be
held there. There are those who say
that the prisoners cannot be taken
from the county, but 1t is not believed
any trouble will ensue over the matter
fOwever it ia decided.
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MURDERER At LARGE.
slavin OF Winthrop Jumps hail he.
fore His victim Dies.

slavin OF Winthrop Jumps Bail be-.
fore His Victim Dies.
Winthrop, Mimi, July IA. - Excite
ment is still running high over the dis
appearance of Owen Slavin, who is
wanted in Sibley county for the MUIR
der Of John Sweeney some time ago.
Slavin kept q saloon at Green Isle, ana
on June z Sweeney was In the saloon.
The two men had q quarrel and Slavin
shot the other. For several days
Sweeney lay In a critical condition.
Slayin was arrested and charged with
assault with intent to kill He was
indicted by the grand jury, and the
Judge fixed his bail at $4,000, which he
furnished. On June q Sweeney died,
and 1t was then discovered that Slavin
had disappeared a few days before
that date, and there has not been
found any trace of his whereabouts.
He doubtless heard that there was no
probability Of Sweeney's recovery, and
did not care to face trial for murder.
Slavin is about twenty-five years old,
five feet ten inches tall, and weighs
about 100 pounds; has sandy hair, gray
eyes, thin face and a peaked nose.