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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-10
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Low prices tina; appeal 10 good iusfx-
rnert. The bes. Dress Goods At low
est prices ever named.
Balance 81 stock OF Afi-woo1 C'hal-
Les. worth z6c. reduced 10 &c yard.
%-irch Ai}-"ooi Fancy Notified
Cheeks. worth sc. only &c.
ts-fnch Wool Chsvfoss. summer
weight. In blue. gray and brown My
lures. Epleud!1 value for sa., oriy sac.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-10

Prices: -, p. .. - and 81 cents Box
seats. g Seats now On sails al box o~lcs
Tel@phons Pike s
SATURDAY aal Sunday nights. August "A
and Is. w!nssocs's Few play, "a wesyatr,
Fcss.sczao-'
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
Two Weeks In Florida.

| Ito see Florida is pleasure; to visit it is a
privilege; but to spend fortnight within its
borders is an epoch. There is great salts
faction in witnessing the ripenlng of tropical
| fruits in their own native land, and a peculiar
Joy in wrestling with old oceans waves when
lakes and rivers at home are icebound One
appreciates the wonders of modern invention
and railroad development upon leaving the
neiphborhood OF good skating one day and
finding himself in the vicinity of good bathing
the next. Yet this can be done. and the man
who prefers hunting or fishing will take his
accoutrements along with him, for Florida
extends cordial invitation to all sportsmen
Whoever would exchange for two weeks the
uncertain climate of the North for the delight
full and Spring-like sunshine of Florida should
take the personally conducted Jacksonville
tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad whic h
leaves New York by special train January 26.
Excursion tickets for this tour, including rail
way transportation, Pullman accommodations
Zone berth } and meals en- route in both
directions while travelling on the special tram.
will be sold at the following rates: New
York, $50 90; Philadelphia $4,000; Canaan
daigua, $50 IS; Erie, s54.S5; Wilkesbarre.
$50 IS; Pittsburg. $50 90; and at proportionates
rates from other points
For tickets, itineraries, and other informa-
ton, apply TO ticket agents. special booking
Offices or address Geo w Boyd Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

There is an old legend to the effect
that st. Patrick banished all reptiles
from Ireland by beating drum, but no
one, probably, seriously believes the
story. According to the myth, he took
his drum out for the purpose mentioned
and commenced pounding it so vigor-
ously that he knocked hole in the
drumhead, thus seriously endangering
the success of the miracle. While pom
defng what to do st. Patrick was as
tonished by the appearance of an angel,
who Immediately set to work to mend
the broken musical instrument. After
the hole had been mended the ange.
vanished, and st. Patrick continued the
work of serpent banishing, being sue
cessful in Kidding the island of every
representative of the snake tribe excep
one old slayer who had lived so lon
that his tusks protruded from his mout
like horns. This monster refused t
leave the Gland of his fathers,' and tn
good saint resolved to practice a littl
piece of strategy. He removed the pate
which the angel had put on the drum
head and then persuaded the serpent t
creep into the drum for the night. Whe
the reptile had done as requested, 81
Patrick glued down the magic pate
and then threw drum, serpent and a
into the sea. A sunken bowlder off I'll
west coast of Ireland is-called st. Pa
rick's drum. ST. Louis Republic.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

The proposition to tax church. and
school property is likely to meetswibh q
good deal of opposition. The matter has
gained considerable currency through a
report thst the State Tax Comm ssion,
appointed last year by Governor Grlggs.
30 their report, will recommend such a
departure from the established custom.
The ministers and churches of the State
are already up in arms over the mere
suggestion, and the Legislature will find
it's way beet with innumerable difficult
ties If it shall undertake such change.
We fully endorse the following from the
Woodbury. Constitution on the subject:
"There are doubtless many needed re-
forms in the tax laws of our State. Much
property escape taxation that ought to
return revenue to the State and locsl
municipalities and there ought to be some
way to reach the property. But let the
State think carefully lest it enter upon a
policy that is radically wrong. The prop
osition to do away with exemptions of
church and school property is based on a
wrong conception of what is safest and
visest In government. The State cannot
afford to tax such institutions as these.
Their existence and influence pay the
largest dividends of any property in tie
State. 1t is all very we'll to talk, in the
matter Of taxation, to chit head wher-
ever you see it," but there are some
heads that the 8 State can ill afford to hit,
and religious and educational institutions
are the biggest beads Of the lot"
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
WEEKLY The MONTHLY
Outlook
Published every Saturday
ID Aston Place New York
WEEKLY
MONTHLY

THE OUTLOOK will be in 1907, as it
has been during each of its twenty
seven years, History of Our Own
Times In its various editorial de-
partments THE OUTLOOK gives a COM
pact review of the worlds progress
it follows with care allsthe important
philanthropic and industrial move
ments of the day; has complete
department of religious news devotes
much space to the interests of the
home reviews current literature
furnishes cheerful table-talk about men
and things; and, in short, aims to
give fresh information, original obser-
walton, and reasonable entertainment.
Beginning with the fifty fifth vol
ume, the paper will assume the regular
magazine size, which will add greatl24
to its convenience and attractivenesS
THE OUTLOOK is published every Sft-
urday-6fty-two issues year. The
first issue in each month is an Illus
trated Magazine Number, containing
about twice as many pages as the
ordinary issues, together with a large
number of pictures.
The price of THE OUTLOOK is three
dollars year in advance, or less than
a cent day.
Send for specimen copy and illus
trated prospectus to THE OUTLOOK, Il
Aston Place, New York City.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

and special dividend OF one per cent:
while the City National Bank has declared
semi.annual dividend of three per cent
The First Baptist Church has extended
unanimous call to Rev. A. W. Hand
of Keene, N. q. He is native of Cape
May county. and will no doubt accept.
Jos. B. Youker was taken quite ill on
Sunday, but is better at this writing.
Evangelist Hyde will begin special
revival services in the First M. E. Church
next Sunday. Rev. ]. Ward Gamble, of
the Broadway M. E. Church, and his
members will cooperate. as did Mr..
Thompson and his members during the
labors of Mr.. Harrison at the Broadway
Church. This shows beautiful spirit,
and must be productive of great good to
the Methodism of this city, and to the up
building of the Redeemer's kingdom.
Next Sunday at Broadway M. E.
Church will be Missionary Day. The
religious state of the world will be ex-
hibited by the aid of large map made
for the purpose. Subject at 10 O'Clock
"A Survey of the Field" by Mr.
Gamble, who is himself a returned mis-.
sionary from India. At O'Clock prelude
sThe Curfew Bell" An illustrated
lecture on India entitled "India and it's
w0nders" with some gods of the heathens
ami other relics.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
Three.Day Tour 10 washington.

| Washington at present is the cynosure of all
eyes; not only because it is the Nations Capt..
tai and of the interest which attaches to the
deliberations of Congress, but the brilliant
Presidential reception on New Years Day
formally opened the season of fashionable
festivities. and it has now become the great
social centre of the country. Brilliant minds,
waving for the time the cares of government,
abandon themselves to the gay whirl of the
social world. Receptions, dinners, balls fol
low each other with bewildering rapidty.
The state of the Cuban question and the
possibilities Of Congressional action is also
claiming attention, and the never-dying
interest which attaches to the many depart
ments of the Government is attracting its
usual number of visitors.
The three-day personally conducted tours
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which
leaves New York January Fl, affords the best
opportunity Of visiting the National Capital p
this season The party will be under me
care and guidance OF an experienced toarist
agent, and the programme in a2gtof has
been prepared with an accurate Knowisd Sc q
the location and best time to visit eaca us
principal points of interest.
Round trip tickets, incladingfaihoad trans
portation in each direction am accommoda-
tons at the best Washington hotels, will be
sold at the following rates: from New York,
sI4:so; Trenton, $I3 rs: Atlantic City. sI2
IS; Pottsville. SI4 go; Philadelphia, SrI 50,
and at proportionate rates from other points.
Apply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent, Iro6
Broadway, New York. or Geo. W. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

The Equal Taxation Commission
appointed by the Governor at the instance
of the last Legislature has completed its
Investigations of the question of taxation
in New Jersey, and submitted report
to Governor Griggs, who will in turn
present it to the Legislature when it
assemblies next week. None of the
parties would divulge the findings of the
Commission, but it is understood that the
report embraces thorough review of the
question, and makes number Of recon,
mendatic1s. No material changes are
suggested, it is said, in respect to the
amount of taxation on railroads, although
recommendations are made concerning
the method of collection. The members
are not unanimous, and severa
suggestions are made regarding jersey
City and the reduction of rateables there
Cd account of the ground occupied b!
railroads. 1t is suggested that tn
terminal property be assessed for thu
benefit of the locality in which it is stu
ated, instead of for the State. The repor
goes into the tax laws in general, ant
suggests greater uniformity, and the doinI
away with the present opportunities fo
evsding the payment of tax.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

The attractive cover of the Newt ears
number of The Youths Companion invites
cloe inspection OF. the issue. Following the
usal number of the very best stories,
illptrated by the most popular artists of
theiay, we find an unusually readable
parr by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,,
entitled "The Life of Senator" For
the ext issue of The Companion an in
struive paper on 1.-THE Life OF Con-
gresnan," by Hon. Thomas B. Reed, is
announced. A group of Clergymen's
Storss is also to begin the same issue.
The publishers offer to send free beauti.
full Prospectus for this years Volume,
prined In several colors. Address The
Youh's Companion, 200 Columbus Ave-,
Boston Mass.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

The one hundred and twentieth session
of the New Jersey Legislature will as.
semble at Trenton on Tuesday next.
The annual crowd and scenes incident to
the opening of the session will make the
Capital a lively place on Monday night
If the New York and Philadelphia dailies
are to be believed, there has been vigor.
GUS cont est for the minor Offices, but in
reality the canvass has not been more
active than 10 former years, and the
places will be filed with comparatively
little friction, though. of course, there
will be some disappointments. With SC
large majority, and SO many anxious tc
serve the state, it could not be otherwise.
The session Will be an important one,
because of the Importance of several
measures that are likely to be presented
for its consideration, and while an effor
will be m AIDE to push the work as rapidly
as possible, it is not likely that ad-
journment will be reached under thret
months.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
Fishes That Shoot Insects.

The jaculator fish, which is found in
the lakes of Java, uses its mouth as a
squirtgun and is good marksman. If
a stake or pole is put in the water with
the end projecting three feet above the
surface and beetle or fly is placed on
the top of the pole, the water will soon
be swarming with finny gunners. Pres
emily one comes to the surface, observes
it's prey and measures it's distance. Then
it screws it's mouth into very funny
shape, discharges stream of fluid and
knocks the fly or beetle into the water,
where it is instantly devoured by the
successful shooter Or some of its hungry
comnanions.- Philadelphia Press
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
omcia1s without an Office.

The queens watermen are officials
without an office. A waterman without
a barge must be something like an editor
without paper. But we must not for
get this difference, that while one fat
tens on the indulgence of the nation
the other would starve. There are alto.
gether &c of this admirable body Of dc
nothings. For performing their task ad-
mirably they receive a solatium of about
G6 year. Exchange.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

Col. Jas. s. Kiger. of Trenton, who has
30 long been connected with the Quarter.
master Generals Department of the
State, has been named by his friends for
the position of Commissioner of Pensions
under President Mckinley, and the sug-
gestion of his name has bsen. received
with much favor at Washington, where
he has acquired an enviable reputation in
connection with the Pension office. Gov.
Mcclellan appointed him to especially
look after pensions for New Jersey soldiers,
and since that time he has devoted a
great deal of time to the matter. Col.
Kiger is Salem countian, was a gallant
soldier, and we hope his faithful work in
behalf of his comrades will be thus recog-'
nized and rewarded.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
(lhg a wedding re-
8ouse in London con-
Tide and bridegroom and

souse in London con-
Bflde and bridegroom and
ne usual compliments with the
~ and hostess
There was great throng of guests,
and he could not linger at the entrance
of the drawing room when there were
many behind him anxious to offer their
greetings.
Perceiving quiet corner to the right
OF the bride where gentleman and
lady were standing apart from the other
guests he went directly to il, unwit-
tingly coming to stop between two
royal personages.
The American was not aware of the
fact that he was face to face with one of
the queens daughters and had turned
his back upon another member of the
royal family. He stood quietly looking
about, hoping to see some acquaintance
in the company with whom he might
have chat, and soon became uncom-
fortably conscious that he was attracting
attention and that the hostess and bride
were casting uneasy chances in the di-
rection of the corner where he had taken
shelter. While the drawing room was
crowded, the company of guests with
one consent avoided the secluded corner
where he and his two royal companions
| were stationed.
An acquaintance in the background
perceived his mistake, and coming with
in hailing distance motioned to him.
| He left his two companions in exclusive
| occupation of the corner, turning his
back upon both as he edged his way
| through the throng, while everybody
| stared at him. When he reached the
spot where his acquaintance was wait
ing for him, the stage whisper was
breathed into his ear:
"You have been poaching on royal
preserves. You are privileged charac-
ter because you are an American, but
no Englishman ventures to turn his back
upon prince or princess. People were
staring you out Of countenance because
they took 1t for granted that you mus
be royal parsonage, yet they were IN
able to identify you. -
The answer might have been made
that every American is sovereign by
the divine right OF equality Of free CIT
izenship, but this would have been {
meaningless pleasantly in an English
drawing room, where social etiquett,
has sanotity superior to loyalty tt
democratic principle,
The American thanked his friend fo
rescuing him from an embarrassing pc
sition, and then stood by and watched
the corner where royalty was isolated
from too close contact with the worlt
of wealth and fashion.
| No guest approached the royal pair
Their presence was an act of condescen
sion to the host and hostess, and the,
remained on exhibition as the patron
of this social function without havin,
their corner invaded. Everybody wa
careful not to approach them too close
ly, and there was general sense Of re
lief when they departed and tho Aeoes
sity for backing away from them on sid
tracks was removed. s Compar
ion.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
Good Night.

1t is little thing to do, just to change
a letter, but it makes a great difference
to the meaning of the thought expressed
sometimes. For instance in thought
that was quoted from Lillian Whiting
last week;
THE life of the spirit Is not to be con.
sidered as nearly (should read merely }
identical with devotional attitudes" etc
Very truly,
RUTH.
Creamridge, 1st Mo. 9Th, 1897.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite reri-
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale By druggists at 25 cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
arejust what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
1897,
TUESDAY. JANUA]

the ROAD leading from SharpN AuDu''he
about midway between the Aces III
following described personatity: 80
HORSES horses and l coh ma
10 hands, coming years oldfsare, ~ ~
hands, coming years; bay hd& hAnSas'
coming 10 years; brown MAI hthsaye
coming years. Two OF thes,ses sss
well broke in tread power. 0olnib5 4
years in May. Santa Claus stocE ir ~
Cows head. Some with catxG theiie
sides ana others coming in soon+e Ao
ers coming in soon; fat bull.
HCes-2 large sows, due TO farrow soon;
2 shoats; fine red boar pig.
WAGoNs-Carriage, new buggy, good eX-
press wagon, road cart, iron-axle heavy
wagon, wo 'den-axle wagon, cart, new tongue
for carriage, made to fit any wagon; sleigh,
u good one, and straps of bells.
HARNESS. sets of heavy work harness,
set double carriage harness, nearly new;2
sets single harness. cart harness, sets NY
| nets, set half nets, brides, collars, lines,
halters, blankets, surcingles, lot of chain
| traces and breast chains.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, ETC.-M issouri grain
| drill, nearly new; Deering pony binder,
used two seasons, carrier and ALT Whitely
| mower, horse rake, with seeding attachment,
| all new; set shelvings, sci truck shevings,
harrows, 2 hoe harrows, Syracuse piows,
Bissel pillow, one-horse Southbend pillow,
| sweet potato harrow, plow and vine turner,
| sweet potato hitler, Decker make; sweet
| potato digger, Decker make; cora marker,
| corn coveTer, Hero corn shelter, half-bu shel
| measure, grindStOne, Giant feed grinder,
| 25 grain bags, beetle and wedges, wood saw
| and horse, sets sweet potato shovels and
| longs, ldTR0 cOD Dd5hobS DuSncl DdShel5s
| $50 slat baskets, scythe, I6-foOJ ladder, h ~
fork, rope and blocks. dung FORK, pitch
| forks, scoop shovel, spade, drag, hoes, hull
| ing hoe, sIalk knives, sled chain, stalk
sleds, 90 feet of betting, A thirty-q uart mi k
| cans, Reid's Peerless Creamery. holds Is
| quarts OF milk; barrel churn, Reds d lteut:
| swill, pork and other barrels, large brooder
house, holds 400 chicks; lot chicken coops
and nests, trough for cooling milk. one-h horse
tread power. shatting and belt, used for
pumping water; lever power, Ross fodder
cutter, No. 1l3 used for one winter ana
good as new; Dick fodder cutter, all in
order, for hand or power; hotbed cover,
Tx l6; 1000 feet of boards, 22j feet four-inch
tile, one-half of 80 acres of wheat in ground
about $40 bushels of corn on the ear.
Sale to commence at O'Clock. p. M, sharp.
Conditions-A credit of months will be
given, with interest after 30 days, by giving
note with approved security. These goods
all new, have been taken care OF, aud
are worthy the attention OF those who wish
to purchase.
THEODORE r. ALLEN.
j. Nj. WeatherDy, Auctioneer.
G. I'll. Richman, Clerk. IL
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EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.

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The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

"Ice is an awfully ruinous thing"
sighed Cholly. SIN winter whole towns
are bankrupted by ice gorges, and in
the summer the young men are bank
rupted by ice cream gorges, Chicago
Tribune.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

Every man will find his own private
affairs more difficult to manage and
control than any public affairs in which
he may be engaged. Lord Melbourne.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01

Not more than one criminal in a
thousand sentenced for life, or 80 years,
by the courts of the United States serves
more than 30 years.
The Monitor-register., 1897-01-01
In the slmnihua.

Conductor-Beg pardon, madame, but
these coppers are counterfeit.
. Lady-Oh, excuse mel Keep those for
q fee. Here are some good ones.
Conductor with deep bow Many