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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
SEATTLE, SUNDAY. NAY lc.
OLD pEIIxauENT TAXES.

Every time the states 4ftorney-gsnera
crosses swords with a lawyer he gets tise
worst of II. He cautiously avoids it as
much as possible. bat even the most wary
OF attorneys general must sometimes IN
fhe course OF a fur years' term have to
form legal opinion-a fact TO which suf-
ficient consideration was not given at the
Populist convention. A few weeks ago the
etternsy-gw,e:al's Office went OF at half
cocx. and laid tho incumbess open 10 en-
attack which was promptly made By Cor
pora4ion counse. Brown % Seattle, and
his assistant. MIR. Upton. The courts
sustained the latter. and the attorney
generals Office was quiet Tor time.
The attorney general was routed out of
his obseurity by the state auditor, and he
hazarded another guess. He startled the
state by announcing that the revenue and
taxation law OF 1851 gave delinquents for
1885 and prior years no equity OF redemp-
tion after November OF this year. but that
q deed must issue immediately thereafter.
County Attorney Rice OF Pacific county at
once steps TO the front and by implication
fatty contradicts him. His opinion has no
more legal effect. OF course. than that OF
che state encouragement. but II pre-
SCENTS decidedly the better argument. The
unmistakable intention of the legislature
was to extend the time OF delinquency and
to then mako tho subsequent proceedings
absolute. Whether II succeeded in doing
that Is matter OF Interpretation. and Mr.
Rice puts Il so clearly that the language
scarcely admits or any other than his con-
struction.
IL he should prove correct. the law is
that II deIinauents pay back taxes before
November 30 next. they VIII only have to
pay per cent. interest. but II they do not
pay. then certificates win be issued TO
those willing TO buy them. bearing Is per
cent. interest. and IL at the end OF three
years the property Is not redeemed. the
certificate holder viii be entitled to an alb
soiute deed. The result will be that the
property owner VIII have a fair time
Within which to redeem and the purchaser
under certificate viii have paid a reason
able price for the property or receive 4.
reasonable return for what will be prac-
aicaiiy a loan to the county of the amount
of the tax.
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IL true. IT seems as IL he ought 10 be given
chance TO reform and live IL down
Chicago Post
Delaware is getting 3 new constitution.
The politics of that state would ruin al
most any kind or a constitution IN time.
-Philsdeiphis Record.
Now we are the second city in the whole
world. Let US make the most OF IL. for
from appearances IL Is all We get out of
it--New York Tribune.
The man who comes South 70 attend a
picnic in the blooming month OF May
should not forget his snowshoes. He may
need them--Atlanta Constitution
Iowa's legislature is punching 50 many
holes in the prohibition law that after a
while IL will pa simply impossible for it
to hold water.-Philadelphia Times.
The thing best shown in all our history
is that the lower our import duties the
better pleased are all the ruling classes
outside OF American carbohydrates
burg Index-Appeal
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but she had no right TO the Island or TO in
terfere In the administration OF It's anairs
based upon any diplomatic authority.
Greece tried 20 enforce the terms OF the
treaty In ISIS. WREN she contracted new
foreign loan and began to push troops
towards the Tsessafsan frontier. but the
powers stood idly by although both Eng
fort TO enforce compliance BY Turkey with
a condition which they were bound - q
matter OF honor to sustain.
Unfortunately all that has been accom-
pllshed win De undone for the time. be-
cause the European powers win be COM
PEELED 70 admit chat Greece was the ag-
gressor by her action IN Crete ard that
Turkey has by force OF arms acquired GER
tain rights which other nations are bound
TO respect. One OF the immediate effects
Of esse threat of Turkey 20 initiate reli-
gious war will be clearing up OF the
trouble in the Mediterranean and q re-
alignment Of European nations In alliance.
There will be no great war this year IL
Russia and England do not wish it. They
are not prepared yet for a struggle which
must inevitably come. There are matters
to adjust In Afghankstan and In Asia
Minor. steps to be taken with relation to
the princes Of India, which both Of the
Christian powers would feel necessary In
order to break the force of the sultan's
proclamation. If he could be crippled In
Moslem countries outside of Turkey. the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of his empire in Europe
would quickly proceed, in answer TO his
challenge 20 the soversagns who rule ma
tions protesting Christianity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

We show an immense and var.
led line. all grades. all qualities
We mention some prominent
features:
Fine Sheer Dimities. S1-Sc a
yard-79 Designs OF Fine Sheer
washable Dimities in the up-to-
date patterns; stripes dots and
floral effects. This is a quality
well worth 12isc a yard; .
splendid appearance.
Cycle Cloth. 15c a yard-Extra
Heavy Cycle Cloth In service
able shades OF brown. in checks
and covert mixtures. This is a
splendid material for service.
Handspun Suiting. 15c a yard.
A Csc yard material, very de-
sirable for suits. This comes in
all of the latest fast colorings.
IT'S pretty, durable and a bar
gain.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

EDITORIAL sPARkLEs.

Peace has her cc;onets no less renowned
thaa war, and great many more OF them
Galveston News.
The streets OF Cairo now echo the tinklc
% the bicycle bell ard even the maid Of
Athens spins her wheei-Philadelphia
Record.
The Indianapolis Literary Club has
tssckbaiied Gov. Mount because he Is a
farmer" OF course this is a terrible
charge TO bring against naan. but, evea
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
Ready-tc-Weaf -
Separate Skin

We show these In grades g.
A.9e to $i2.oo each. all made - /,
anr put together to stay.
Fine All Wool Serre a..
800. $3.50.
An Extra Grade Black Va
hair and Wool Skirt, IN fnpc~
Jacquard designs. Thess 3.
made right here in Seattle ar
made right. made to lit, proper,v
lined. and faced: they're pretty,
they'll last; $3.50.
One OF the Best Skirts Il - :
Lustrous SIX Matalasse Cloth
500.
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Extra OffefInls,
These,

One lot Of about 80 pain \
fish net and floral desisnG x
Nottingham Lace. s nsw 49,
to choose from. actuallv NH
between $500 and SAn / ~
yours just now for INA ~.
Six pairs of these win 81 n
$500: they can't be III 4
cent less. At $500 a paif ~ ean
offer you Irish Point q M
bour Curtains. I'm new ou11nk
equal 10 such as you exDo8 8
pay $3.50 or 500 for. II Yo1 ~
soon, at but $500 a pair.
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POsTsCRIPTs.

Go. Fourth.
Make way for the shirt waist and sailor
hat.
Even our old army officers have to b
retired.
The bicyclists are great It the fight
ing at tacks.
Deep Creek seems to think he has the
governor in hole.
1t is cold day when horses get left Up
on Cook inlet.
II the war In Cuba is at an end, why
doesn't Weyler 60 home?
If a policeman catches a scorcher he
should give him billy due.
The time when a man isn't attached TO
his bicycle is after he has fallen on.
At last Il has been found out that over
work is what's the matter with Hanna.
with Spain when IT comes to collectors Of
the port.
The movement now is in the direction
of good roads-either to the north or to
the south.
They say that most of the Greek sharp
shooters are dead shots. Killed by Turk
ish bullets.
Whatever a man saith about the mayor
atty of Greater New York, 1t 10 reported
he saith low.
1t Is doubtful IL the rise in the price OF
tea affects the consumption of the cold
variety by congressman.
The earnestness displayed in discussing
the merits of different bicycles takes one
back to last falls campaign.
This weather indicates that there 10 EVIL
IDENTIFY conspiracy being organized
against heavy Undertaking.
This year the tobacco growers OF the
United States ought TO do pretty Well with
their crops of imported Havana leaf.
Jerry Simpson wants to know where he's
at. That's easy. He Is at Washington,
and, as usual. making an ass OF himself.
New York may have increased its area
ana population, but that doesn't seem to
prevent its baseball team from losing
games
London Will have her great diamond
jubilee IN June. Chicago had hers last
week when Capt Arson was given sill
yer service.
Speaking OF bicycle paths built by popu-
lar subscription, remember there was an
early ordinance which said. Let your
lamp 50 shine etc.
People are talking about the success of
the air ship. but thus far IL does not APP
pear that the airship can give the old
fashioned balloon many cards and spades.
Philaeelphta has erected a statue 10
Washington. II will be in order for that
municipality to start in pretty soon with
a view Of unwilling a monument 10 Lin
coin along the latter part Of the 2.eooth
century.
Listen how they talk Of axes.
How they urge that heads be cut OF
So the workers may get feeding
Al the trough where pie is dealt out.
How they fight DER the division
OF the plumber which they're thinking
Should be theirs because OF rustling.
What picnic for spectators
Is this squahbling over ONCE.
With these charges Of rank throw-downS
And this talk OF double crosses
What treat this fight OF Deep Creeks
'Gainst the sage who left Puyallup
That he might begin reforming
In way that's quaint and curious
How the counter-chsrges Sctntlata
What a mess they must all get In.
While they try to pose as purists.
AT the same time using methods
OF old-fashioned politicians
This is what they call reformlngs
This IL what we get from fusion
And wall goes up from all sides.
How much longer must wo stand TT
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
BiG HATS AND LITTLE soxxp

High hats At sheaters are causing "a
naueA trouble IN Paris and IAsnacn AZ go
ana enc Of tie society journals. with IN
eScusaeie igneranes FOR journal o. 50
etety. asks. why the sudden r~a@li,s,
way were net these complaints heard b.
fsrus" The answer Is very ready. II rs
only within THE past few years that hats
have eosae into genersl fashion. they
were emily worn IN summer on sse streets
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

The attempt to use the Indian n reg
uiar soldier has proved to be failure.
and the last company of red men win be
mustered out this month. 1t was found
TO be almost impossible 10 teach the In
dams to endure discipline and observe the
regular habits of camp life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

Ex-Pcstmaster General wanamaker.
In speech at Philadelphia on Friday. said
that the political religion OF the nation
had reached 50 low a state that . new
party must be formed Now. the question
is whether Mr.. wanamaker believes the
new party could be made q success with
out his having prominent position in 1t.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
THE STATE PRESS.

Cen&ralia News: One of John Ecker
sons hens ran away from home the other
day and cannot be induced TO return
Pomeroy washingtonian: There is q de-
mand for more houses in Peola. 1t would
be q paying investment for some man who
has the money, TO build few more houses
here.
Ellensburg Capital: The news of the
battle of Waterloo was four days in reach
ing London. Now the American reads at
breakfast an account of the military ope-
rations Of the same morning In Greece,
the day then being half over at Athens.
Puyullup Citizen: A boatmaker of Sc
attic informs the Citizen that the cedar of
Western Washington and Oregon IL now
being used the world over in the construc-
ton of skiffs. SOULS and rowboats. Build
ers charge from SIS to SIS more for boats
madSGof this material than for craft made
of any other kind OF wood. The timber is
known in the market as Oregon cedar.
Skagit News-Record: Only a few days
before his death Col. Haller was in this
county, where he had large property inter-
ests. and appeared to be hale and hearty
The writer has been acquainted with Col.
Halter for nearly twenty-eiglrt years. and
always found him a courteous. pleasant
gentleman. a man of polished manners and
the strictest integrity. always having
kind word for the most humble as well as
lnose more favored In this world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
CAMP-MEETING SONG.

CAMPAIGNING SONG.
(At a Georgia negro revival meeting)
Dey talks erbout de valley er de shadder;
Dey talks erbout der rollin' er de sea:
But my soul hit sings a song.
En- gwfns right along,
Fer de Lord give rod en- staff TO mel
Dey talks erbout de valley er de shadder.
But I know de blessin's faiiin' fur en-
free;
But singin' of a song,
En- gwine right along.
Fer de good Lords a-walkin' Oar
wild me!
Atlanta Constitution
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
How About noo6f

1s-iEch Bleached Linsu croaA
80 a yard. Enough tor : r.
days only. Pure linen, ~
bleach, a neat border. 8 G1111
we'll worth 10c a yard.
Turkish Towels. 30 -
wait TIL you see them. Tn q
extra large and heavy. an4 II
bleached- We have shown M
sterling towel values, bat nov1
any TO excel these.
Chenille Table 6prea62 -
each. I yard square. frlnged q
around. These are a up3o063
weight. and are in the las1k o.
orings and patterns.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

WE SOLD A STACK o.
THBM LAST WEEK.
This is the time Of the year b
buy. and remember. ours are n
In the best OF shape. new and
clean.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
Figured AlpacaS.

We do not know Of any mate
rial better for a lightweight
and good dress than alpaca.
Especially low prices. and
large assortments here, just
now.
3S-inch Handsome Black Bro
caded Alpaca. S5c a yard.
4o-inch, Handsome. Extra
Grade. Black Brocaded Alpaca,
large and small designs. soc q
yard.
45-inch Elegant. Lustrous, Fig.
ured Black Briiliantine. Toe a I'd.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

Holding major generalship for few
days may not be much of an honor. but 1t
means good deal when the amount Of
retired pay is taken into consideration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

This week the Fourth Of July commit
tee expects to put in good deal Of work.
Everybody should give encouragement
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

Fusion may not be dead In this state.
but the leading fusionists are doing their
level best to kill 1t. and no one doubts that
they win succeed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
BITS OF HUMOR.

Mrs. Hicks-He married her for love, she
says.
Mr. Hicks (sarcastically)-Yes; for love
of money.-Somerville Journal
Hell am rather In favor OF the English
than the American mode OF spelling.
She-Yes?
He-Yes, indeed! Take ''parlour," for
instance. Having 'su'' In II makes all the
difference in the worid.-Pearson's Week
ly.
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months. but 1t is safe to say that during
that period he has lived four years.
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Considering the popularity of senatorial
deadlocks. the state Of Florida got on very
easily.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
New Bicycle le34lns.

We have just received a large
line of new Jersey and Cordu-
roy Leggings for ladies--the
latest laced and buttoned effects
prices range from soc to $l-75 a
pair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

The prospects for good fishing season
on the Sound are very bright.
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San Francisco Call: It was only little
while ago that some people were declaring
that Senator Jones had lost all his
prestige and now he holds the balance of
power in the senate and is a bigger man
than anybody.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

We show some very nobby ef-
fects in White Parasois. Py the
way. we have White Parasols
at sl.50, $500, $3.50 and $3.50.
We can show you a large az
sortment, and that surely
should be an inducement.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
Ready-to-Wear
Summer
Wash Suils
ALL NEW.
SOME BEAUTIES

A Suit made Of Cotton -
mer suitins. with ~ yard ~.
and Eaton jacket. prestv -
and green checks. si.7s
A Suit of Good Grade D,~>
a broken check. old ~ 8
black and white. fun sk,r, -
Eaton waist. with a larrs c.,s...
forming revers. 8.
A Suit of Brown Mixed 49,.
Covere Suiting. trimmsd -
olive green. collar edred -.
braid 500.
Brown Holland Linen =.
holero effect. trimmed -
brown mixed braid. or
Embroidered Linen crash -
large rever collar. fancy cuR. =
A Suit of Plain Linen g.
with a short jacket. any q 49,
styles. $3.50.
A Suit of Linen Batist& -
braid ornamentation, an
Better grades. sass ana ~
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Portland Telegram: Three Chicago
girls have brought ridicule upon a clergy
man and reproof upon themselves by
leading him into Irritation just for the
fun OF the thing. Young girls who play
tricks of that sort on susceptible mankind
are lot the kind OF girls to make happy.
helpful wives and mothers. But their
fate concerns only themselves. and they
must meet IL.
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COAST PAPERS.

Sacramento Bee: Mrs. Annie Besant
says that saint and criminal alike are
a part of God" The Almighty which An
ME worships must be peculiar COM
posite creature.
Salem Statesman: The 'fhroned assas-
sim still lives. and remains at the head
OF his 'unspeakable" nation, but he Is
less deserving of life than ever. and his
nation OF a place on the map.
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$780,.
low sss.ssss ~sUnN
$3.50.

Every other suit OF this class
Is likewise reduced.
Remember. just one of kind.
and the best, the extreme. kind.
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How AbOut ladies'
SWeatefS2

This handy and durable
knockabout article can now be
bought here at a remarkably
low price. All wool ones, Ills,
Ste. 500 and $2.50. All new and
many different styles
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16
a GUARANTEES

The Post-Intelllgencer hereby
guarantees fts advertisers . bona
Side paid circulation. Daily, Weekly
and sunday, aouble that Of any
ether Newspaper Published In the
state al v,ashsngton. Adverfisihs
contracts Will be made subject 10
this guarantee.
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Dur Finest
Dress
Patterns,
REDUCED
in PRICE.

Though still having almost a
complete line OF choice imported
exclusive Suits. we have cut
them in price 50 much that you
must needs speak quickly If
wishing one.
All sls.oo, soo.oo and $500 Suits
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

Centralia News: One of John Ecker
sons hens ran away from home the other
day and cannot be induced TO return
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
'.ESiil;traitlN..,

~, Inc beautiful four act comedy drama.
ssmaraida, which will be given on
frlaay night, next, May 7th, for the
nehcit or the rebuilding fund of the ST.
PauiS Catholic church, bids fair to be
one OIL the most successful amateur par-
Iorinhnces ever given in this city.
me cast, with Il few exceptions. is the
same that presented the Private Secre-
tary.' The character Of Mr. Rogers. as
as essHyed by Mr.. Roscoe T. Wood, Is
truly remarkable piece Of amateur
work
The opposite character, Mrs Rogers,
Will be played by Mrs Geo. TT. Curtis
SO Well-knoWn to our people as being an
amateur OF extraordinary ability In
thls role she Will be seen at her best. .
The other cnura ctcrS Will be equally
well taken and will not suffer at the
hands of the following young ladies and
gentlemen who are not unknown AZ.
who have always scored L success In
every part they have ever attempted
Misses Virginia Griffin. Regina Smith
Jennie Wilson and Messrs. j. Ciriif Ed
wards Spenccri L. Carter, John w
Faison. Newton Mc.Alpne and John
Nash Hume.
The music in "I;smaralda" being a
special feature. The Naval Post Band
OF ID pieces in selected program.
Mr.. Geo. FL. Curtis. who has success.
fully staged SO many amateur plays
has made some radical changes in the
manner OF putting on 'Esnlaralda," in
Producing original scenes and with The
'Esmaralda' Quartettc," composed OF
Messrs, Edgar II, Meclls. L. Frank Jor
dan, Harry Butt and Walter Dey
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
POR TSMOU TIL N E ~
jury can bring In O verdict sending
them to the penitcntiary If they see

fit.
The resolution Of Mr.. Brinson. which
was amended by Mr.. Reid, looking for
ward to the reduction Of the salaries OF
the city employees, caused considerab BILE
talk yesterday. a number Of those who
would likely be affected by it do not
relish the idea.
The excursion to the Baptist associa-
ton, which meets in Wilmington, left
yesterday morning. There was quite q
number Of ministers and their friends.
There was also number Of ladies
among the party. They will be absent
until the end Of the week
The Street Committee will report Tues
day night upon the application Of the
portsmouth Street railroad for the use
OF certain streets for theip electric
road. They claim that q contract has
already been made with certain par
ties 70 build the road for them.
All bids which were received for build
Ing a house in the court house ward
Tor sanitary purposes, were rejected by
the committee. they thinking the amount
charged entirely too high. It was near
~ double what they expected. The
plans will be altered and another ad-
Yertisement inserted asking for bids
under the altered plans.
Some time during iMondan night some
one went through Mr.. Rodman's as
paragus field, and chopped it all to
pieces with Ratchet or some dull In
stluncnt, injuring his crop very much.
Constable Anderson is on the tract, Of
them, and it will only be short time
before they are captured.