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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11
AN IDEAL CITY.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 3. 1897.
To the Editor: I have received a copy OF
the Post-Inteiigencer of December 80 con-
tanning a letter written by my brother in
answer 20 an article on Cambridge in the
Seattle Times. 7 hone YOU can allow ma
space 20 say n few words IN addition.
Cam bridge Is a city OF s.. e00 Inhabitants
and has valuation Of sa5. osa 900. For ten
years we have voted no license annually.
ana during that time have had no saloons.
For more than twenty years we have haen
entirely non-naFtlsan IN our city elections.
once the Republicans and once the DEM
ocrats, believing thar they held the power,
placed party tickets IN the field, and after
election II was difficult 10 and the remains.
In twenty years we have had eight may
oTs. five being Republican and three Dem
ocratic Zone - the Democrats being W.
liam Z Russell afserward governor OF the
srate). and az ~ these men we're elected
on a 'pay-as-yoa- GO non-psrtisan ticket.
The new mayor. Mr. So-twen was a gohd
Democrat in the national election. but that
fact vas not mentioned during The uaunc-
fnal campaign. HIS opponent was also A
Democrat. brTt whether for gold or silver
7 Go roc know. Our city clerk. a Repuhls-
car. died about three years ago. and his
assistant, Dem ocrat, vas promoted 70 al
hts place. ard viii receive every vote of
the city council thts year a. least
am a nembc- % the common co8ncn
mss ycar and have no idea 70 which party
minority az fhe members belong Dur
irE NV service - asst year 7 never saw a
vision or party lines. Under such condi-
TORS orr city government Is absolutely
clean
Is 1ct this he fsea1 government, and -
t n5t an example that should be rnors
generally foaAcsxes BY our larger cstiezf
Massachusetts, stilf stands "a she always
has and VII. for honest rnoney."
GEORGE e. SAUNDERS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

city. but they are compelled to contribute
largely to ths sapport OF outside schools.
not Only those in the country Immediately
surrounding but in remote parts OF the
state One-hals OF the cost OF the pollce
force IN Glasgow is borne by the imperial
government, and likewise the entire cost
OF al courts
atoms. aside from better system and a
more rigid practice OF economy. which
tend 20 make Il much cheaper 70 conduct
the municipal government OF Glasgow
than Is possible in any American city.
Wages for all classes OF city employees are
much lower. corresponding in that respect
with wages paid In private employment.
Again. Glasgow is most compactly built.
The population within the city limits
averages IS TO the acre. while In Phila-
delphia, for example, there are but II 10
the acre. and in some OF the Western
cities but or TO the acre. This fact
not only reduces enormously the compare
tive expense or street paving, curbing and
cleaning, police supervision and kindred
expenses, but 1t adds a like enormous in
crease TO the value OF the franchises from
which the city receives its revenue. It
requires no argument % prove that a
street car system operated through a con-
gested center OF population can probably
pay a heavy annual tax for its franchise.
while a system operated in an American
Western city. often through miles OF un-
occupied or spsrseiy occupied lots. can
hardly pay a legitimate interest on the
actual cost of construction; and the fran
chise has little beyond a speculative value.
contingent upon the future growth and
building up OF the section which IL ira
verses.
These things are mentioned simply 10
show that because a certain system has
proven successful in Glasgow, il does not
necessarily follow that IL is at all adapt
able at present 10 this country. at least
to our newer cities.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11
DO NOT TRIFLE.
whenever You Feel at All 0uf OF
Sorts Look Ont for 6rip-What TO


Nearly every physician, every scientist
and every sufferer has been asking this
great question: What Is the Grip some
have asserted that il Is a dangerous mi
crobe which comes into the system.
breeds several millions every second. and
soon overrlns the body with disease.
Others have said that we are passing
through a region of star dust. and that
the minute particles are drawn into the
body with every breath. Whatever IL
may be- il Is certain that il is something
within the body which is lighting with
the body 10 undermine the life.
What would common sense dictate in
such an emergency Counterfeit the enc
my Drive il from the system. Do not
trife with IL Act promptly and wisely
al the first approach OF the symptoms
which you can readily detect. Take
something which can counterfeit their
deadly influence. Spirits of some kind
are the best things to take. and whiskey
is preferable 70 any other kind OF spirits.
But il should be borne very carefully in
mind that only pure whisksy viii have
the effect. and ID should also be remem-
bered that Duny's pure malt whiskey
stands at the head OF all preparations
and is the only medicinal whiskey upon
the market. There are many unscrupu-
lous dealers VINO wils assure you that any
whiskey VIII answer the purpose. but
they are wrong and are trying TO deceive
YOU
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11
6LAsGow's MUNICIPAL GOVERN
MENT.

IN the numerous discussions upon the
subject ot reforms IN municipal govern
rnent which have taken place during the
past year especially in the columns OF
the newspapers Of thu country. frequent
reference has been made 20 the municipal
government % Glasgow. which has been
held mp IS a model for the emulation OF
Scotch Municipality there are absolutely
no municipal taxes. the entire expenses
o. the city government being met by the
receipts from the various franchises
whicl the city farms OUT instead OF
granting directly 70 the various street car
ard other corporations.
While Glasgow hss certainly in many
respects a model city government. many
poIats q which could probably be with
proat adopted By American cities. there
is stiI something which ia very misleading
about The bald statement that IN Glasgow
the expenses are paid without taxation
upoa ira Inhabitants. This cones from
leaving out q view the fact that a very
larFe share % The expenses which II this
country sra as ar almost uniform rule
e7ra ey TIE municipal government. or by
so-ns locas governing body. are IN Gas
SOW ani other oltles IN the British isl
ards ps'1 IN great part out q ths I'm
pcrfal treasury.
In Glasgow. Tor examine. sgr5-tblrss o,
the SOS; - TIRE rat3a schools are eorae bv
the Imperial government. In Seattle not
oa3y Go the taxpayers pas the entire cost
Of sosaaeslng the p@oAc schools II the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11
Rect SUGAR AND FLAX.

The committee on agriculture Of the
Chamber CO Commerce has performed a
Eood work in compiling data 20 be pre-
sentea 20 tha legislature. 10 support a re-
CUES; for come legislation which viii as
ssst ga Starring IA thts state the two agrl-
culura, Industries Of lax culture and beet
sugar pro1ncuon.
Few persons have any conception q, TIA
enormous sgEregate amount % Imports
into the GATED States ~ Agricultural
pTedacts whlch coald ana shouls have been
produced 81 hone. The American Art
eustaTist has ln a recent rsir,her ,nr.
ngshe3 the statistics % 80 srhssef ,>,.r-
rtlea frcn treasury reports. from
Which Il appears ssst - ,he az wears las,
past TIE unitsd s,ases Aas i-npcree, 81,
sgrzc cultural products 81 - NhieA mich.
have been raise3 az hone. ths enormous
aSgrsg8te valuation 81 &1a4 e1o 90. ar
raers thAa twice as rsucA as TIE aggregate
tateves;-seartas inaeSesSness. or th.s
snuosIas. Tho single itesa q sugar reached
s.. oa1 go. SAl,e sax ard SIS rnaaefactu~es
amounted - upward ~ SO &c 90 more
Tae osheT ne-ss which 50 70 make up TIE
to'si are h.1es traits ara Huts. vol 10
eaeeA veSe-ae,cs. coSton. I've sasm&ls.
h-eaistuTs. r5ce. hsir. meats ana diary
prosteots. Sax See5 sa6 BAY.
Thls turins . prr.,s when TIE farmers
q sss country have been steadily sNgJns
eeaiuc. 'sroash raising croFs e slspieS.
Ihs zAzF&es FTice o. vhlcs IS axsa ey the
price Al whica tAe Sarplss sells abroad.
IA eoszsssitsoz SstA LA px0dGcss rslsed o.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

The description OF Cambridge, Mass,
given by correspondent. makes it APP
pear almost an ideal city. 1t may be re-
marked that politics cuts less figure in the
Seattle administration than in the past.
Party lines are very rarely drawn in the
city council. and while there are differ
erSces of opinion. and thera may be factions
such as will almost always arise. and al
though the Popuiists. single takers, Demo-
Gratis. free silver Republicans and Repub-
licans are represented. 1t is to their credit
that the distinction is 50 seldom alluded to-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

THE NEW YEARS EDITION.
ItAUsual Energy.

Vancouver News-Advertiser: The Sc.
attic Post-Intelligencer, with it's usual
energy and up-to-dateness-to coin word
which has made it one of the most popu-
lar papers on the Pacific coast, issued on
January a special 56-page New Years
number. As feature 1t contains an excel
lent Article, by Mr.. Geo. F. CotterhiH, OF
Seattle. entitled THE City of Seattle
The front page is given up to several large
photographers of Seattle at various times
of its history and OF weli-known scenes in
the neighborhood. The issue also contains
cuts and descriptions of schools and pub
lie institutions. besides many articles anent
the mining and agricultural resources of
Washington and also of British Columbia.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

1t was not in good taste. perhaps. and il
was not very good policy for the Populists
to parcel out the Offices utterly regardless
of the minority, but it was quite charac-
teristic. Last session the Republicans rec
cgnized the minority and gave the men,
bers recognition. Nevertheless. the people
viii forgive them il they pass wise laws.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11
A Mark of Enterprise.

Olympian: The New Year edition OF the
Post-Intelligeneer with its more than half
hundred pages filled with illustrated and
descriptive matter concerning Seattle and
the state of Washington, is a mark of
great enterprise on the part OF the manage
ment. 1t is a valuable edition for the
state
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

Skagit News-Herald: AS was predicted,
the New Years number of the Post-Intei-
ligencer was great paper. containing So
pages, replete with descriptive matter of
the city of Seattle. and the great state of
Washington. IL was paper that every
citizen of the state, as well as its owners
could point to with pride as a home pro-
duct, worthy of any city in the United
States
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

1t is alleged. as result of official In
quiries, that there is considerable adulter-
alton of German wines and beers exported
TO the United States. Adulteration is one
of the most serious forms of deception. as
1t strikes at the health OF the people. Our
OWE laws with reference to adulteration of
comestbles are none too strict.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

The news from Braddock. Pa. that an
extensive iron and steel plant is to be
erected at Port Angeles is welcome. Il
more is known. but. IL undertaken, 1T is
only what we have been looking forward
to. The promoters are said to be practical
men, and they will no doubt be satisfied
first that It is likely to be success.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

The pleasant notices Col. John Hay Is
prospect OF his being sent to that country
as ambassador should not operate 10 his
prejudice. All we need care about is
whether he will serve this country faith
fully. We would take it as an afrront IL
proposed ambassador should not be well
1apaad
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

Nothing more harassing has come before
congress than the Pacific railroads fund
ing bill. 1t deals with extensive complica-
tions, and there is considerable difficulty
in protecting the government interests
without damaging those of innocent secur-
ity holders. The mischief was done long
ago and the beneficiaries are nearly all
dead
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

The taxpayers who object to the plan
adopted at the Tacoma. convention should
not limit their policy 10 objection, but
formulate one which will attain a. neces-
sary end without being too harsh on delln-
uuents
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

The Improvements in the postoffice were
needed. The extension OF the delivery sys-
tenn has reduced the demand for boxes, and
the space can be used 20 good advantage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

We are likely now to be called upon to
understand new word, bubonic. Il re-
lates to an inhammatory swelling Of
lymph gland. due 20 infection.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

The Lone Star Texans do not seem TO be
entirely wiped out in spite OF the graphic
description OF their humiliation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

Woman a charmer used TO be.
And men were often smitten by such as
she:
But the muscular woman ask you. sir
Who'd care TO be smitten by the like of
her? Detroit Tribune.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

'Sir," said the gentleman with the dis
tingIished air, II am a poet"
"Yes?' responded the gentleman with
the chin whiskers. Campaign. dialect or
nlagazine?''- Journal
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

81 see they are applying ball bearings
TO great many things now Yes; they
have a ball bearing sign down where /
keep my watch. Washington Times.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

Fairfield Standard: Which would be the
mere beneficial 10 the welfare Of Spokane.
q new rnassor or paved streets? We might
suggest that the chief Of police be allowed
10 pave the streets with the mayor
South Bend Herald: IT Is Thought thss
Ie.0g4 april .atzsns all be filed by OHIO rsc-
PIE FOR fxrssrtans tsyltsc~ TIRE new admins
tratlon. -ais Is a very good showing, but
Il reports are correst. lelse sts2se OF Wash
ing on heats s. N pruporkc 70 rs YoQuia-
ton
Olywnpsan: Tarsrt Gov. pansets s. an
and = saaa 70 depend quite largely upnl
a czo-1hSzGa tISsn OF the votes OF ssoaAlaWszs--
ern waSslinyton. Let's SO. a southwest
ern comblTaattont' Mr.. Daniels, we ADVISE
you 70 aook out,
Marysvfile Globe: While Mrs. Mary Eli
zaoeth Lease was talking millions and biz
ions and tsaing how this nation should be
managed, there was a little 81, 4oo mortgage
quietly eating I'D her ranch in Kansas. and
now Mary Elizabeth has quit farming, for
cause. But who ever did make success
OF farming with their mouth?
Prosssr American: IL is rumored that
W. Fl. Wright has leased the Hotel River
side. of Prosssr. and that he viii at once
assume the management OF that institu-
tion- How are the mighty faleni Yes
terday the Ward McAllister OF Mabton's
four hundred: today. serving hash and
catering to the unsducated tastes OF the
star boarders OF an Insignificant village.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

San Francisco Call: The fact that this
country, after an existence of more than
century, has not vet decided whether the
president or congress has the decisive voice
in recognizing the Independence OF a FOR
eign state, shows how easy 1t is for mil
lions of intelligent people 20 live under a
written constitution without knowing what
IL means.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

He-Don't you think people are very silly
in the honeymoon.
She--O this is sudden; but I can tell you
better after our honeymoon.-Detroit Free
Press
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

San Francisco Bulletin: 1t Is at al events
clear, from his escape from shipwreck,
that Stephen Crane, novelist, was not born
TO be drowned in water. Nobody knows
what would happen 10 the gentleman were
he on board tug scuttled ia one OF those
seas of blood upon which he has rested his
title to fame
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11
BITS OF HUMOR.

She-Why, you foolish boy. IL I married
you you wouldn't be able even to dress me-
He-Well-er-couldn't I learn?-Brook-
Ign life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11

Sacramento Record-Union: Judge Yer
kes. of Pennsylvania. asserts with great
gravity that the bicycle Is provocative of
crime. Very true. So is the buggy when
Improperly employed. So Is a ballxy horse.
So is woman. SO is the Telephone. So
are men, So is every good agency en-
pioyed by humanity
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-11
COAST PAPERS.

Portland Oregonian: Make Portland,
and al Oregon and Washington. home
market. When YOU buy homemade goods.
your money circulates at home and gives
employment to our own people.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
HuDDLEDIN TREETOPS.
Two Hundred Missouri Wood Chop
pcrs Pass u Terrible Night.

LOUISIANA. MO.,-January o.
While there has been but a slight rise
in the Mississippi to-day the same can
not be said of Salt River, which. since
last night, has increased upward of ,
feet and spread over the already mum
dated prairie lands, adding further
hardship to those who ekea livelihood
at farming and wood chopping. Up
ward of 200unfortunatesp passed a night
of untold hardship, some in trees,
others on the roofs of their cabins,
while many were huddled together with
their belongings on strips of land not
yet reached by the water and there re-
mained in the bitter cold and strong
wind until daylight, when they were
rescued from their positions by the aid
of skiffs and RATS.
At Reading Switch, about FIVE miles
north of this city, the water now
covers the st. Louis, Keokuk and
Northwestern Railroad track to a
depth of inches, extending north to
the bridge across Salt River, with in
dications of a greater sweep expected.
The steamer Pike, sent tonight to
the scene of distress on Salt River,
returned at ii o'clock with about sixty
unfortunates, men, women and children,
all in destitute condition, after a
terrible experience With cold and ex-
posure and in several instances from
hunger. All tell of night of horror.
They are being cared for by the
authorities. with Mayor Hart in the
lead. Tomorrow further efforts will
be made to reach those who could not
be found tonight.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
Joseph B. McCuIIagh.

nave never attempted to perform Il
sadder duty than penning these lines
to the memory of my esteemed and
honored friend, Joseph B. McCullagh.
the are light of Western journalism.
forever darkened by the tragedy that
came with the dying year. Mr.. Me-
Cullagh was the sharpshooter of
journalism: always aiming to hit the
dead center, and he never missed. His
life was simple and open as a stretch
of meadow land. Napolconic in ac-
tionz zand dictatiOn: truthful. honest
and sclf-r liant: uncomprOmising
with wrong and tireless in the line of
duty: his lie was one of toll that
saps the vitality and brings prema-
ture age. His hand was as delicate
as wOmau's but the intellect that
guided it was that OF giant. He
hated Ostentation and would cut Il
king as quick as Il verdant reporter.
He knew men better than they knew
themselves. and drew their best
thoughts from them as the sun draws
the dew from the blu~hing rose. He
could do kindly things on the impulse
of the moment. and many of those
impulsive moments came to him even
in the midst Of his busy life. He
loved the "'G.obe-Democrat@ as no
man ever loved all animate or inani-
Mate creature. Hc had u genius Tor
big things. hut was sy"upuious a 10
details. IL could give checriuliy.
but kne~ now how TO receive thanks.
His taking o" ~ The very zenith of
his own ana tho "Cjcbe-Democrat's''
fame ana success is sad 10 coHtcm-
plate, ana a great loss togood. clean.
Mons~- jUrlaii,m. Il j. the irony
OF idte that tAis great editor and
friau@ should piss into shadoviand
ii -E,:g'Ly. W. y. Il. f.
Hotel I,.uJr.er.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-01-09
4 Boys Power over Animals.

1t is a curious thing. the power
which some human beings have over
animals. There is in Lowell boy.
differing in no respect from his C3m-
panions, who has thepower ina M. k
ed degree. Every stray dog or cat in
the neighhorhood knows him and
loves his company. \ vicious horse,
which the stablemen can with difficulty
handle, will stand like d lamb while
he harnesses and unharnesseS him.
The doves fly around him, and in the
woods the wild birds apparently re-
gard him as friend and ally.
The most remarkable exhibition OF
his power, which has long been known
and commented on by mis- friends, was
given the other day. \ large and
vicious rat was captured in the stable
in one of those traps which permit of
easy iugress ana no egress. The men
afraid to go near the trap. the animal
showed such terror. but the boy, when
he beheld the imprisoned creature,
fcarlessly put out his finger and strok
ed its head, the rat manifesting as
much pleasure as would cat or
dog. Several days have passed since
then, and the stablcmen are still afraid
OF their capture. but ne has grown so
tame and familiar with the boy as to
allow him TO take him out and put him
in the trap, will come at his whistle
and manifest every appearance of JOY
1t his preseGce. There seems TO be no
question that the boy could train that
rat TO perform almost any feat within
the power Of such an animal. Lowell
Star.