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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31
POsTsCRIPTS-
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lie Roi est mort; yive lie Roi.
One good turn deserves a Turner.
1t was foul blow which knocked Little
Peter out.
Fusion has already reached the decompo-
sition stage.
Hanna needs Hanna TO run his sena-
They should now call themselves middle
of-next-week Pops.
Mckinley is evidently going to make his
secretary OF war Russell.
1t is very easy nowadays to scratch a
lobbyist ana find a CRATER.
The state capitol last week was convert
ed into sort of Turner hall
PETER will be missed in Washington by
everybody except the BARRIERS.
Or. Calhoun. being surgeon. ought 10
be very successful at probing.
They say that Squire is now moro OPP
posed TO mines than he IS to banks.
Now that they have had a cold snap.
the people in the East VIII cut some ice.
It is rather remarkable that the Nevada
prize fight bill didn't have a free silver
rider.
II is reported that the most important
bills passed at Olympia last week were
twenties.
1t is about time for weyler 70 renew his
suggestions of suspending hostiiities until
the bad season IS over.
1t is said a dark shadow passed over
Clevsland's face when they spoke about
his meeting Queen LII
It is not probable the present Oregon
legislature VIII have the courage TO legis-
late regarding hold-ups.
dissection bill until after the investiga ting
committee has completed It's labors.
Bryan has tried law. newspaper work,
iecturing and book writing and ought 10
be ready pretty soon 10 start In selling pat
ant medicines.
Senator Range said a week ago ths; IN
order 10 elect free silver Republican il
would be necessary 70 buy seventeen Pops.
free silver Republican was elected.
The niiale-of-the-Tosd man
OF thu party OF reform
Has found the pressure fearful
In this senatorial storm.
He thought ne had convictions,
But upon his making search.
The ressv things had bolted
And quite left him n the lurch.
He knows thar he hss fallen
II temptations fatal hour,
But be (curiously) won't charge &
TO the hated money power.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31
rus WORLDS DEBTS

The Pan Mail Gazette tn = recent num-
Der published a compilation o: statistics.
showing sae amount % the national debt
81 each 81 the leading countries Of the
world a. the close Of the year 1875. with
ths Ike figures for the corresponding
period ~ $50. The mos, striking thing
about thess figures Is that with the ex-
eepgioa - the United States. Great Brit
ain ana Germany. every country IN ths
~oFid has been plunSing heavier in
debt tov the past twsa,y years
Other Interesting facts appear. For ex-
sample. ihe 3tct O. France r. G.. so0 ooo 30.
al faereass eesr ISIS - ssNo 90 eoo. This
3 aear.y d5a,ie thc indebtedness % the
next esaatry en- tas 1857. Great Britain.
whish ewes 20 .as holders o is hoaAsd
tu8ebteaacss Eao esl aavi.r in ,hA
twe~fy years re3ac-3 ts, amount gf0.-
eta SO Austria Huns debt IS roW
Aes -. 90. nearly 3oeee what u wss
,asaty years age, yet 1e.-< tas interim
tfat empire hss neither Seen engage. n
ar expensive vs. nor say VASE e-ssr-e
ct saterual improvements. Y sz.a'e Sch.
- sn sa while showing ~ r-r cens
tasFss sssF tho figures - teenty years
as ts as, look - appalurE n view
q tae sE sfs ~ tae empire. rs eso.-
s-e#s -. -.-aa sad TIE manner IN wsi,a
tfa tHfsfaa gses have been deTescpeG
sanns fhst esaas
i1its itsls T. ala esegiag ander the snor-
hsfass - ~ - ee 81 bonded tn
9 ess @ ats wtth smaller
tae he7 IS $50 elasa % isS a.
iafshfeass - saee alnce thea
sas aHf s=s esee saasasaassY expand
a. fhs .seFa ~ s.e fiesasss smpsrs -
b. 80 sas ess4 - - ~ 80 g.. ssii-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The Disadvantage s. when .ne permits her
seff 70 become mere TRAN sn object Of dis
tart admiration. To strangers she should
maintain ire strtuse % e beautiful statue
or an enchanting picture. something 10 Dc
looked al vita gratEsed eyes but not 20 be
approached within the bar Of convention
z1fty
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31
Praise From the East.

Springneld, Mass, Republican-
Tbs Seattle. Wash, observation-disclosures
issued on New Years day a souvenir edi
ton which showed very plainly that tht
high degree of perfection which the art OF
newspaper printing has reached is not con
fined 10 the great Eastern dailies. 1he edi
ton contained many elaborate nluStra'
tons, several OF them colors6. and In
cluded. as well, an exhaustive and ably
compiled summary OF the resources, AMI
NAL, vegetable and mineral. Of Washing
ton
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

Councilman Herman Is right when ne
says laws are made not 20 interiors with
those who do right bat 70 prevent wrong.
A mode-ats license law with reasonable
regulations BENEFITS the honest dealer and
works hardship only 20 the dishonest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

viii render It's exceptional rssed. OF course
something IS expected from a senator, and
Washington has s,so been very good 70
20 any credit for hls being made governor
OF the territory. bat II has twice sent him
to the senate. which IL a very high honor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The cold has never been 80 intense in
Chicago as during the past week. On one
day the mercury was down 10 II below
zero. and many people suffered from
frozen limbs. II seems Ike heartless
Dragging 70 remark that Western Wash
iagtoa has not in many years had such
mild and delightful winter. but # is
trlla
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The report OF the senate Investigating
committee most completely exonerates
Senator Plummer from the charges made
by Or. Calhoun. Mr.. Plummsr acted wise
y and honoraoly in demanding the inves-
tigation. The whisper.ngs had been 60
Ing on FOR some time, but Senator Plum
ner could not. even 4 he knew OF them,
afford TO notice them until the charges had
been mentioned BY some responsible party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

About =, 900 people including women and
children. have been pat 10 work BY the
Ildiaa government on the Jhylum canal
Tae-e are also relief stations caring FOR
= no nnors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

Channcey NJ Depew has formidable
rival for tbs position % ambassador 70
England in Gen. Horace Porter. but IL
is expected that john Hay vii be sent 10
London and Gen Porter 20 Paris or Ber-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

Considerable uaeasines Is SAID 70 exist
AZ So Petersburg because England has
forty warships lowering near the Darda-
nelea- II Is enough 20 make Turkey IN
cas-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31
EDITORIAL sPARkLEs.

Ds5s says thai all men have an inherent
right 20 work Does anybody recall how
Debs claims this right tor hinselt2-Bos-
ton Journal.
The Kansas politicians profess that their
abandonment OF the practice OF kissing
the Bible is entirely because OF their fear
Of microbes But cynical world wiz
doubt tia s.acs<ity Of their professions
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

1t will bs Observed thai those men who
are 30 exceptionally loyal to a candidates
interests are those who are likely to be
exceptionally benefited by MS success.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

Princess de Chi-nay can now write an
other letter to American girls. warning
them against clipping with gypsy mu-
sioians.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

Turner and Wilson can stay at home IN
Spokane, debate public questions over the
telephone, and then pair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The most graceful because unobtrusive
exit IS that made by Hon. Adlai E.
Stevenson. who VIII return to the calm
and peaceful precincts OF Blooxnington-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

From what the Chicago papers say Of
Lyman Gage it is fair to infer that he is
man of broad gauge.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

Senator Squire = entitled 70 credit for
the good ne aAS accomplished for the
state. and saea locality specially benefited
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

1t begins to look as IL we should soon
need an arbitration treaty between Score
tary Olney and the senate.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The King county members of the state
legislature may truthfully exclaim: Thou
canst not say We did it,"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The next two years win form a very
favorable season for the incubation in
Western Washington OF senatorial bees.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

theater hat win soon be as much the
part OF a woman's wardrobe as her opera
glass
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

There are several more men now who
consider that senators should be limited
20 one term.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The erection OF a large Touring mil
means much for the entire state and not
alone for Seattle. The greater the local
demand for wheat for export the better.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

There are thirteen public charities in
the state of Illinois, and the cost Of their
maintenance is sS5a, SsS for three months.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

tricts ought to have the dividing line run
somewhere through the middle of Spokane.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

seems TO want to select the members OF
his cabinet for their fitness.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-31

The University OF Washington Is not 50
large as some Others. but IL is free from
the rowdyism Of students which does so
much 10 bring the others into prominencs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Convention and Oyster Interest.
Penlnsula EnterprIse.)

We submit TO our brother Democrats
that il would be well for US TO vote no
on the convention on the fourth Thursday
I'm Nav, and let il be understood that as
soon as possible our party, as party,
will consider the whole question and oc-
cupy a position which will consolidate
the entire Democratic vote In relation
Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
Everybody In Tidewater Virginia ought
to vote mo-" II, for no other reason.
because demand will be made IL con-
yention is held II is stated, by the tax
payers Of the Valley and Southwest, that
the oyster interest be made to yield
a larger revenue than IL ever has
before. The people of the Eastern Shore,
at least already pay too much taxes 10
want a convention. with the announce
ment made In advance, that ono OF the
principal objects for holding II Is TO
burden them with more taxes
But II this does not suffice to convince
our readers as TO their duty in the mat
ter. N may be that the Information will
that such a convention would cost the
state something Ike 10000 and that
they will be called upon TO foot their
mart OF the bill II, however. we could
AFFORD the expense OF II, the necessity for
IL does not occur 10 us, since IL Is in
the power OF the Legislature to sc
amend the laws 10 correct whatever de-
fects may exist In them. The times are
not propItious for holding a convention
IN fact. for. many reasons, which will be
given later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Our Coast ana Hnrbor Defence.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The Coast and Harbor Defence and I'M
provement Convention met at Tampa
Fla, last week with representatives from
every state on the Gulf Coast and
Atlantic seaboard, except Virginia. | was
very sorry 10 note this. as the OBJ
iect of the convention was to discuss
plans for the protection OF our seacoast'
and especially those States wherein are
located works of the United States.
We should certainly have had a repre-
sentative there. as our capes Charles
and Henry form the gateway to one or
the most important series of water
courses on this Continent and one Of the
finest harbors in the world.
Then. again. as to the naval militia,
which Is so highly recommended by Sec
retary Herbert in his last annual report
we are entirely without representation.
North Carolina has a well-equipped bat
talon of 1862 men. with the old monitor
Nantucket stationed at New Berne for an
armory; South Carolina, a battalion
of 16J men, with headquarters at
Charleston; Georgia, two companies
nnety-elght mem, with the monitor
Passaic stationed at Brunswick for head
quarters: Louisiana, battalion or III
men with headquarters at New Orleans,
and MARYLAND. a battalion of 197 men.
with the United States steamship Dale
stationed at Baltimore, for headquarters
SO much for our Southern States. The
Northern States and those on the Great
Lakes show a still larger force Of naval
militia.
No doubt the above facts were fully
brought out and discussed at the con-
ventlon. and our lack Of representation
noted. Respectfully
JAMES NJ. GENTRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
As to n Convention.

u<csDJrg MBrOrJ
The question OF holding copstitu-
tional convention I'm Virginia Will DC
passed upon at the polls on the fourth
Thursday I'm May next, nj the regular
election. which occurs then. Perhaps
this fact has escaped the attention Of
many Of our people. Just what is to
be done Is a thing that will probably
give many people much trouble 20 de-
eide. As we heard some one say recent
ly. 'Jf [ knew who would compose the
convention. ! should have no trouble
in deciding IN favor Of holding one
will. perhaps. express very closely the
position of n large number Of our peo-
pie on the question. That great good
smight be accomplished FOR Virginia by
the framing and adoption OF a wisely
and carefully-drawD constitution cannot
be denied but that much harm might
be done by one lily and hastily pre-
pared. Is. doubtless, equally true. There
are many extravagances I'm our form
Of State government that might be cor
rected by a new and properly devised
constitution We somehow think the
people of Virginia may be relied upon
TO send men of wisdom and discretion
TO such a convention, and whilst the cost
of converting a body Of the kind would
be large. We are confident that IL IS pos
sible TO more than make this extra cost
up I'm the way Of saving revenues. II the
right sort of constitution should be
adopted
The question though. is a large one.
and has many difficulties. and VIII bear
a good deal of thought on the part OF
the voters who desire to cast their bal
lots intellIgently, and 10 the best inter
ests of the Commonwealth. when the
opportunity IS given at the May election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
The Ambulance outnt.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
sIr,--Slnce this subject has been brought
so repeatedly before the public. justice
TO myself demands "a statement oi
facts
In April, 1885, / was appointed by tne
Virginia Medical College one OF the RESI-
dent physicians at the city Alinshonse'
and confirmed as such by the Commit
tee ON Relief OF Poor. The city allows
$50 per month lin addition 10 lodging) Tor
board. of which Sl5 Is paid Mr.. DAVIS.
the remaining S. defrayng incidentais'
as laundry. etc. Evidently, then, TINS
salary could not be the inducement when
was offered for one years arduous work,
which embraces the offices of resident
physician, druggist. and ambulance sur
geon.
Having to encounter. I'm the discharge
of the above duties. the wounded. me
briates, the attempted suicides, and many
sick In the lowest haunts OF vice. l don
think any reasonable person would say
that the clothes worn on such occasions
would be the ones I'm which they Voalo
welcome me- ] consider them improper
wearing apparel to associate with my
friends and family; therefore, they are
worn only when on ambulance or nospltai
duty.
| provided for myself In the aDoVe VI
fees. for self-preseTvation, when first
appointed, and as often after as occa-
sion demanded. as the following itemized
account will show:
Sweater used at nighD, 70 cents; gaunt-
let's. 81 80; overcoat SIS; macintosh, $3.50;
rubbers 81; suit, $3.50. Total 1929.
All the above articles will be LEFT at
the City Almshouse when my appoint
ment terminates. Knowing that for
number OF years past $25 had been al
lowed each resident physician for an
outfit, / had no hesitancy in accepting
thai sum. when It was appropriated
unanimously by the Committee on Relief
of Poor on MIR. Wakes motion; but /
defy any member of the committee or
any councilman. or any one else, to say
1 ever approached him in any manner
whatsoever in reference to securing any
appropriation.
When the money was turned over TO
US. Mr.. Davis asked us 10 get receipts
to the amount OF S25 each as vouchers
which was done. AS 70 charges being
made for services rendered on ambulance,
I pronounce such a falsehood of the
deepest dye. / accepted the appointment
for the experience TO be gained. as
training-school for my profession OF med
icine: and, while I went there not as
rich man, yet, thank God. 1t was not as
a pauper, to beg the city of Richmond
or any one for a pitiful. but dear 80.
w. III. LYME, Jr., NJ. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
RICHMOND THE PLACE.

The Lynchburg News, in commenting
on General Gordon's order changing
the date Of the annual reunion of the
United Confederate Veterans, and es-
pecially upon his reference to the pro-
posed great Confederate memorial, the
location of which will be discussed at
the reunion. has this to say;
Five cities are contending for this
honor. but we cannot doubt that the
selection will fall TO Richmond. For
MANY unanswerable reasons Richmond
is the most suitable site for the memo
rial of the illustrious deeds and achieve
ments Of the southern people in the
Confederate struggle. 1t was not only
the capital of the Confederacy but II
was for the four years of the war the
principal objective point and coveted
prize Of the largest and best-equipped
armies that the National Government put
in their field"
The News then calls attention 10 the
fact that the body Of the Confederate
President lies buried here, and that
plans are in progress to erect a noble
monument to his memory, and after
enumerating the Confederate monu-
ments Richmond has completed, adds;
''The Museum of Confederate relics
and trophies and memorials is there And
this GROWING memorial Of all ought also.
to be there. Richmond then. the grea;
centre Of the Confederate struggle, viii
become the great Mecca Of veneration
and honor for the surviving veterans,
and their descendants through the ages
to come"
Unquestionably. Richmond is the place
for the proposed great memorial, and
no amount of argument to the contrary
could break the force of the News's
contention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

Since 1889 the Bulletin has advocated
a State convention TO frame new con-
stitution for Virginia. We still believe
that it should be called. For few
months, however we have doubted
whether 1891 was proper time TO vote
on a question OF such grave Importance
because no political party seems united
lust now, and we fear that the parties
Democratic. Republican. and Populist-
would so split up as TO elect a sufficient
number of malcontents who are too good
for either party and too wise-in their
own estimation-to listen 10 the cries for
relief by the people. TO hold the balance
Of power, and that any constitution
framed would be compromise measure.
making the proposed new Constitution
not much, If any, Improvement over the
Underwood one, now In force. But. as
the question of calling the convention
Is the only one 10 be voted on in May
the ordering Of the election of delegates
the opinion that all our people from now
till election-day should work to carry the
call.-Henry County Bulletin.
If the people order the convention. we
doubt not that an effort will be made
70 have a special session of the Legs
lature. so that members OF the conven-
ton may be elected in November next
The doubts that the Bulletin entertains
as 10 the desirability Of having a consti-
tutional convention at this time. are en-
tertained by thousands OF other thought
full and patriotic Democrats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Sorry for Yost.
Buckingham Reglster)


The Register feels sorry for its friend.
Jake Yost. With a Congress that is Re-
publican more than two TO one for jury,
and General James \. Walker and
McKinley's personal representative,
Grosvenor. for his advocates, he was
formally convicted last Wednesday OF
trying to lay hold Of a seat in Congress
to which the Hon. Harry st. George
Tucker was duly and fairly elected. BY
a vote of III TO 1l9 the famous Yost-
Tucker case was at last decided by Re
publican votes against Yost, and IN FAVOR
of Tucker. No less than ffty-three
Republicans Joined the Democrats IN
their support OF Mr.. Tucker, In spite
of a rather ingenious waving of the
bloody shirt by Yost, Walker. and
Grosyenor. To add a measure Of cruelty
10 the performance, Tom Reed prompt
" squelched an attempted filibuster on
the part OF Yost's friends, and counted a
quorum in his own approved style in or
der TO put the final quietus on Yosts
ambition.
This decision on the part Of Republi-
can Congress effectually disposes OF the
charges of Democratic fraud alleged 20
have been practiced i'm the Tenth District
two years ago, and Il deprived Mr. Yost
OF the rather comfortable sum OF $4,000
cash which he would have drawn Tor
six weeks service IN the House had the
result been different
Yosrs case was well managed. and II
was skllfully presented Everything
seemed to be I'm his favor. but unfor-
tunately. he could not induce his Repub-
lican friends 70 believe what ne said
about Democratic rascality, and the
man hasn't been born who can prevent
Tom Reed from counting a quorum
when he needs one TO dispatch business.
We are sorry Jake Yost lives in De-
mocratic district We are glad the Re
publicans in Congress did not take him
seriously when he arraigned and de-
nounced the Democrats of Virginia as
thieves and scoundrels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
The Magic Wheel.

1.-THE bikes a cure Of poverty,
AS we'll as ills Of fiesh,' he SAID;
ITO which contention / am led
BY sight Just now revealed to me.
"a lowly beggar, who did scon
At hiking. was besought to ride
My wheel; and scarce did be bestride
The same. when, lol he was well OH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Why lie suffered.

II would really like to employ your
son. Jasper, Notwithstanding that Inn
pedimont ia his speech, If l could be as
sured that he doesn't swear; 1 am de-
termined not to give employment to any
one that swears."
"Why, sab, yo' jus done Glib de
'shuance wat yo' ak. sab. Dat wat 20
'fers to as de pedimus er de boys speech
am nuthin' mo- dan a sorter coshun ergin
SWARM sab. He so keerful erbout usin'
bad w'uds dat ef his min han i'm one
dat dey's any doubts erbout, he sho' ter
tase it an sample it on de twang befo'
ne du'k It out de mouf. oh, yassir! He
mighty car'ful in de marter er SWARM,
"a N