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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

SEATTLE. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20.
rur COMMITTEE OF TwExrY-oxE.

TIE committee CT tWenty-csles "fascn
has undertaken 10 effect retrenchmez1 In
city ard county expenses, will save con-
adorable time Z Il takes az i;s basis the
admirable report OF the previous retreneh-
rsent committee.
TIE whole subject was gone over in &C.
tan by The joint committee during sew
ersi months OF last year. and q number Of
recommendations were made which should
receive prompt attention. so that proper
iAUs may be drafted and presented e the
legislature ~ the earliest possible day.
Thia il most urgent The great bulk or
The unnecessary expense is due 10 the
operation OF existing laws After having
drafted those bills ard insured their pas
sage The minor suffice, OF cutting down
salaries car be dealt with. They are pref
~ low nox. but possibly even further re-
ductlons are practicable. The utmost
saving effected ~ that pruning, however.
will cat no fgars compared TO the fritz
tering away OF thousands Of dollars year
ly ia expenses which city and county Of
ncials are helpless to avoid
II the committee viii take the report al
ready referred 10. and compare IL with
tho annual report OF the county commits
slonsrs. they viii see where the great ex-
pense really Is. The amount wasted in
witness and Jurors fees. the mainte-
nance Of so many courts. the elaborate
system Of tax accounts. and other OF tho
defects already found 10 exist viii sur
prise hose who have not given much at
tention 10 the subject
II wln be folly to ignore the result of the
deep research made By the committee OF
city council. county commissioners. school
hoard and Chamber OF Commerce. and
waste time by going all over that ground
again. Prompt action in framing bills on
The Ines already laid down is absolutely
necessary. or the legislature viii ad-
journ before relief can be had.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
The McGravv Administration.

Spokane Outburst: On next Tuesday
Gov. John II. McGraw viii retire to pri-
vate life after a number OF years in the
political movements OF this state. During
tho past four years he has been governor
OF the state and he leaves the Office. IN
the eyes OF many men. grea ter than when
he entered II. We do not mean 20 say
that he has not made mistakes. No man
could avoid doing 50. We do maintain
however. that he rose 10 the dignity and
responsibilities o. his great Office in a
mastery way; that he discharged hts
duties fearisssay| and conscientfously. and
that he leaves Il commanding the respect
OF the thinking men OF the state. II r.
sad thst Gov. McG-aw VIII devote his
tire 10 business. We trust, however. that
the Republican party IN his county and the
state VIII not lose MS valuable counsel
AMI that re VII be prepared for any new
service which his party may enjoin upon
him
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

20 take 3 step backward IN tbs matter;
let the Pennsylvania % the Northwest
prcfr by the experience OF Pennsylvania
o. the East II mining matters. and our
miners should see that we do not retro
grade. as il Is a matter OF vital impor-
tance 10 them
II Is gratifying 70 see that the governor
calls tire attention of the legislature 20
the mine law; he wants a change IN IL.
but what the change should be he does
not state
The fact that explosions occurred at
Roslyn and Blue Canyon, and IRE a.
the Franklin mine. does not prove that
the law should be amended o. is ineffect-
i've. There ara causes whereby explosions
occur that no amount Of legislation VIII
prevent, notably that OF outbursts or ire
damp They might as well try 70 stop
the eruption Of a volcano by legislation
! have worked IN mines where the ven
tEasion was excellent. vet when outours1s
would occur il required prompt and In
telligent action on the part OF the men
TO save their lives and prevent the de-
struction OF the mine. I know OF one
such case In this state. IL Cokedale mine
IL the gas in that instance was tgnited
many lives would have been lost and the
mine totally wrecked. The men realized
what was about 10 take place and imme-
diateiy extinguished their tights and re-
NtcAtcu 1S Wen as fneT E9AtA III the Q6I n
It was estimated that several thousand
cubic feet Of gas was given of al once.
No legislation could prevent that TIE
use Of so-called safety lamps would not
be safe In IL.
There are such instances occurring
every day in gaseous mines. and no doubt
they cause explosions which cannot be
avoided by the enactment Of laws, unless
the mining OF coal Is prohibited.
The miners Themselves Sh0lli that
Intelligent. practical laws are enacted for
their benefit. and not leave the matter 70
those who know nothing IN regard to such
matters. A MINER.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

Tbs decision of the United States
court OF Florida that. !nasmuch as
the Cuban insurgents had not been recog-
nlzed by the United States, they were
neither a people nor a body polite as de-
fined by section 5.2S3, under which the
Three Friends was labeled. seems TO be
that this ground was taken by the Post
Intelsgencer several weeks ago. Never
theless. as general rule. the law should
be amended.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
NEW YEARS EDITION.
would Do Credit to Any Paper.
Salt Lake Herald.

Salt Lake Herald.
The New Years edition of the Seattle
Post-Intellgencer is great paper in ev-
cry respect. On the first page-there are
hfty-six IN all-are pictures OF Seattle,
bird s-eye view and details OF tho city.
Nowhere viii one find the resources OF the
state of Washington better set forth than
here. Every board OF trade in the state
should get il TO send away to show what
the actualities and possibilities of tha
state are. The Post-Intesligencer has got
ten out an edition that would do credit
10 any paper in the country. 1t is one of
the best papers on the Pacific coast. COM
pairing fayorably with the San Francisco
dailiss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

II is understood In Portland that Mayor
Pennoyer Is DESTROYS OF reducing the ar
resting OF gamblers TO a system SO that
the proceeds from their fines shall flow
In Portland some years ago. not only with
reference to gamblers. but to another class
OF offenders. with considerable advantage
to the city treasury. The only difference
now Is that the evils are continued. but
the city imposes no fines.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
An Unqualified Success.

Cotton News Letter.
The New Years edition OF the Seattle
st-Intelligencer was unQualine3ly a
success. We predict that the cir
culation of this issue through the Eastern
states wiz bring many home-seekers TO
tha Evergreen State
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

Gen. weyler has so far withstood the
attacks Of the Cubans, of his home press
and OF the public sentiment of the United
States to secure hts recall. Now It is said
his doom is sealed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

The Democrats OF Illinois paid last
sad tribute to the memory of Altgeld by
voting for him for the United States SEN
ate The mournful votes fell with "a
dull. sickening thud." 1t is good Gus
tom which prompts the sending OF flow
ers to a funeral. even by those who
thought not too well OF the defunct in
me-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

The new year was only seven days old
when eight murders had been committed
in South Carolina and two men had been
iynched. The record for 1896 probably fell
below expectations, and there is desire
10 improve upon IL the current year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

The members Of the legislature are
thrifty. They have managed TO pass a bill
by the terms OF which they viii get their
pay in cash, while other creditors of the
state viii have to walt until warrants are
redeemed in the order OF their issuance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
An Immense Hit.
Sultan Journal.


The Seattle Post-Intelligencer made an
immense hit with its New Years issue.
This issue reflects great credit up
on the literary and business ability OF the
people OF Seattle. and particularly the
splendid enterprise of the Post-Intelligsn-
Ger management: and the enulre state has
reason TO feel special qualification that
such a publication as this has been given
out
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
when the senate adjourned for the hol

When the senate adjourned for the holi-
days the Cameron resolution. recognizing
the independence of Cuba, was sim under
discussion and the senators left for their
homes breathing threatenings and slaugh-
ter against Spain. Ten days has elapsed
since the recess and not a whisper has
been heard about these resolutions.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

Kittitss county claims to have produced
IS per cent OF the butter made IN this
state last year. Keeping up its high
standard Will Insure an increasing demana
for II
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
THE STATE PRESS.

Yakima Times: The legislatures OF the
several states should either abolish the
various boards of railway commissioners
or enact such laws as Will enable them
TO enforce their Instructions At present
the position of railroad commissioner is
more ornamental than useful, and the
same thing might be said of the interstate
commission.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

Judging from the Olympia dispatches
each Populist member OF the legislature
viii caucus by himself over the senatorial
matter in true Popuistic style.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

Island County Times: Gov. McGraw's
administration has covered a most trying
period during which we have suffered a
double contraction-the shrinkage caused
by the reaction from the boom. and that
made by the severe general depression,
which has been contemporaneousf with his
term OF Office. The financial showing made
by his administration is highly creditable
considering the many trials against which
II has had TO contend.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
MUNYON'S
BLOOD AND SKIN
CURE.

Munyon's blood Cures will positively
cure the worst form OF scrofula. erysipe-
las. salt rheEIn. eczema, p1upaes. Syphl-
tits affections. msrcuTial taints. hiotches.
liver spots. letter and al impurities Of
the blood.
Munyon's Face and Skin Ointment re-
moves blackhea5s. pimples, hlotches and
al skin eruptions. II sootheS acd heals
cuts sores scalds and burns, and relieves
the pain at once. Sore lips, cn3pped
hands. scurvy. eczema, said rheum and
letter are promptly cured.
A separate cure for each disease. At all
druggists. mostly . cents vial.
Personal letters 70 Prof. Nunyon. l5oe
Area street. Philadelphia. Pa. answered
with free medical advice ror any disease.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

walla walla Union: The fusion iegis-
iative combination at Olympia has held
together so far as 20 agree upon caucus
nominations for the positions required
during the session. Presumably they are
TO the ~ tssfaction OF the majority OF the
fusionists. but there viii be loud mutter-
ings OF discomfort from the disappointed
expectants. The senatorial contest prom
ises TO prove the weakness of the COM
pact. With candidates numerous. and
money TO back their claims, compacts are
In dancer OF being shattered.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

Leans could not be better bestowed than
upon the honored pioneer. A A. Denny.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

IT was go vexed." said the dear girl.
that could have cried
"And did your asked the other dear
girl.
mo. ! was Just getting ready 10 when
the dinner bell rang."-Cincinnad En-
auirer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

''The king OF the Cannibal islands had
a letter held for postage. and got mad
and roasted the postmaster. What time
was it?"
Give Il up
'Ate p. m."-Iifs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20
BITS OF HUMoR.

Mrs. G.. las her husband departs for a
club meetingl-If you're any later than
midnight | shan't speak 10 youi
CT hope you won't dsar'-London
Figaro.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

Mothers! NOfhersH MotHersgf
Mrs Wfnslowfs soothinS syrup has been used FOR
over so years by millions OF mothers for their chill
dreB while teethinE Sith perfect success IL soothes
the child soltens the gums. ailAys ali pa a. cures
wind cole and Is the best remedy tor Disrfhoea
sold by druggists in every part OF the world BE
sure and ask tor AIRS. Nlnslow's soothing syrup"
and take no other kind. IS cents bottle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-20

posSEY a STEWART. Undests1
~ PnrIors coraev OF fhirs
CsIu IN bia streets. Seattle.
tea Telephone Ne AZ
The times., 1897-05-09
Marco Bozza ris.

At midnight, in his guarded tent,
The Turk lay dreaming of the hour
When Greece, bcr knee in suppliance bent,
Should trenible at his power;
In dreams, through camp and court he bore
The trophies OF a conqueror;
In dreams, his song OF triumph heard;
Then wore his monarch's S signet ring:
Then pressed that monar ch IS Uilfone-a king
As Wild his thoughts, and gay OF wing.
As Eden's garden bird.
AT midnight, in the forest sha des,
BozZaris ranged his Suliote band,
True as the steel of their tried blades,
Heroes in heart and hand.
There had the Persian's thousands stood;
There had the glad earth drunk their blood
On ola Plata ca IS day;
And now there breathed that haunted air
The sons OF sires who conquered there,
with arm to strike ana soul TO dare,
AS quick, as far. as they.
An hour passed on: the Turk awole;
That bright dream was his last,
lie woke TO hear his sentries shrek
To arms! they come. the Greek, the
Creek"
II g woke, to die midst flame and smoke,
And shout, and groan, and sa Der stroke,
And death-shots falling thick and fast
As iightnings from the mountain cloud,
And heard, with voice as trumpet loud, :
BoZZaris cheer his band
Stlfke'-till the last armed foe expires;
Stnke,-for your aitars and your fires;
Stnke.-for the green graves of your sires;.
God, and your native land!
laey fought like brave mea, long and well;
They piled that ground with Moslem
slain:
They conquered but Bozzaris fell,
bleeding at every vein.
His few surviving comrades saw
His smile when rang their loud hurrah,
And the red field was woa;
Then saw In death his eyeiiCls close,
Calmly as to nights repose-
Like flowers at set of sun
Come to the bridal chamber, Deathl
Come to the mother, when she feels,
For the first time, her first-5orn's breath:
Come when the blessed seals
That close the pestilence are broke,
And crowded cities wall its stroke;
Comein consumption ghast!y form.
The earthquake shock the ocean storm;
Come when the heart bea5s high and warm
With banquet soag a1dds II 'aad wine:
And thou are terrible the tear,
The groan, the knell. the pail. the bier,
And all we know or dream, or fear,
OF agony, are thine.
But to the hero when his sword
Hath won the battle for the free,
Thy voice Sounds like a prophets word,
And in it's hollow tones are heard.
The thanks of millions vet to be.
sFitz Green Halleck.
The times., 1897-05-09
4 Magnetic Island.

The Island of Bornholm, III the Baltic Sea,
belonging to Denmark, may be regarded
as huge magnet, according to a descrip-
ton in Der Stein der Wesen a Vienna
SCIENTIFIC periodical. although the
power OF this magnet" says the writer,
lis not SO great that it can draw the nails
out Of ships, as was told OF the legendary
magnetic mountains that exerted an ire
.ssistible attraction on all vessels that came
In their vicinity, the magnetism of the
rocks on the island can cause great deal
OF trouble to ships n quite another way.
For the Island of Pornholm eXerts such au
influence on the magnetic needle that it
may cause vessel to turn aside from is
course. This is quite possible, as the
effect of its magnetism is perceptible
at distance of over nine miles" A
rocky reef near Bornholm is also of the
same magnetic substance. Baltimore Sun.
The times., 1897-05-09
Buried Under a cav,op Rank

A bank caved in Friday afternoon on
Twenty fifth street, between and G
streets northwest, and buried Clageut by
son. a colcrcd iaborer, under several tors
of earth. He was dug out and removed to
the Emergency Hospital, where IL was
found, to the wonder of those who saw the
eIpbeDIment fall upon him, that he was
not seriously injured. Dyson lives at No.
BAT street southwest
The times., 1897-05-09

Old LADY, want to git some seed fer
ny grass plat
Dealcr-Yes, ma am: any particular kind?
Old Lady-Weii was thinkin' of tryin'
that '.mardi grass they use down in Moo
0rleans.-P Philadelphia Record
The times., 1897-05-09
Proof Positive.

Mrs. Observation-Disclosures do you think.
Clara, that horTid Miss Backbite said that
she didn't believe you wore your own
hair
Bobby Yes; but my mamma said she
knew it was yours, cause she saw you pay
for it, New York Times.
The times., 1897-05-09

$1.25 To Baltimore ana Re- Sl.25
turn via PennsyIvania Railroad.
Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun
day, May 8 and 9, and valid for return
passage until Monday. May o. Good on
any train my4.5,6, .Se5,6. r &, ,9m
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-11
PIGEON ON CLOCK HANDS.


Ons Of the Causes That Made the Crane
Central Cio-h a Poor Timsksspsr.
From lie New York sun. The dem
olltion Of the upper portion OF the
Grand Central station win remove
among other things. the great cloci
which faces Fory-seoond street. Thli
clock has frequently been uncertain a.
TO time and erratlo as to manners. Il
was not only often quite IN error lT
giving the hour. but al night. when q
should have been fully illuminated. q
was sometimes In total darkness. ant
Al others hiding one-half lis face. a. 4
In shame or modesty. while the othel
was fully lighted. A. 10 Us lnaccura
cles concerning the time. Il has beer
asserted that they were not lnfre
quenily caused by pigeons alightini
on the minute hand OF the clock. caus
Ing Il 10 mark either fast or slow. &C
cordlng rs Il vas on enc side or IN
other Of the dial. However this may be
the following incident was actually OBJ
served al 40 O'Clock one warm after
noon recently. Il was nearing $50 II
the afternoon when the writer observed
a spot on the hour hand Of the clock
which. from hts point Of observation
nearly opposite appeared 10 be some
thing alive. A goments glance through
an opera glass showed the object 10 b
fine larre blue pigeon. which hal
alighied on the short hand. and ua
calmly pruning o. feathers The Gram
Central click u feet Ia diameter. IN
minute hand Is 3 feet 6 Inches In length
and the hour hand feet Inches Ions
The minute and hear hand are but
few inches apart when ovcriakinE eacl
other. and. as the pigeon sat on Ia
perch. nursing iis plumage. and turn
ing lts head from side 10 side In M
operation. u seemed quite indiferen
10 the heavy yard-and-a-half-loa
stick that was sweeping rapidly dow
toward u. with a fair probability O
crushing or decapliatlng H. a. Il ds
icended below the go spot. The pil
con was equal 20 the occasion. A n
monsirous bar INDUSTRIOUS. and hugl
and Intelligent. a. Il must needs seel
10 the blrd-svung toward Il the pil
con suddenly new llrhily upward. an
stood upon Il until Il glided past n
danger point then a iuticred to N
hour hand again. a more steady an
permanent ioothold. and sat pruniu
lts wings az before.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-11


Here Comfort Haprinsss ana eafcsss
Than IL iho nag csafren
"The biEter salaries Of tbs larref
elites Is. perhaps. what attracts yoa1f
men more poiently than any other ae.
tor. writes Edward w Box in TIE o..
iober Ladies' Home journal fsiAisls
out Where succczs Awaits Y0uns
Men'-ln the smaller cities. But. mn
fortunately" he says. "aa thousands q
young men have found Tor themselves
these salaries are not 30 high "a thes
were led to believe. nor win The city
income buy as much IN ;lie metropolis
as they barealned for A aalari 0l
two thousand dollars a year IN the slf
city win not bring a young man the
comfortable living which one thousand
dollars q year means 10 him IN the
smaller community. With q far more
moderate salary the rising young clera,
manager or business man In the small
city lives like a king IN comparison %
the man Of equal position IN the large
center II he earns a thousand or two
year be has bis own little home ~
lease or purchase. For twenty-five dci-
lars per month he can have bis own
pretty cottage. with Gods pure sun
and make living a comfort His friends
have their own grass plot for their
playground. Ills porch Is his even
ing pleasure and his Sunday delight
Trees shade his street. cool hls rooms.
and make living a comfort Ills friends
live all around him. He knows the
man who lives next door. His neigh
boFs children ans his ehildren's play
mates His soclB. lie has a mesnins
to Il; Il "a a Joy s1d exhilarailon 10
him. When he goes out In the evening
Il r. into a home gathering where every
face Il familiar. and where he Is known
and welcomed. lie has time 10 read.
something which the man In the larger
city. whom be envies. has not. Ills
church Is 70 him like a family gather
Ing every Sunday morning The man
In the pulpit a. bis pastor. who. per
haps. has baptized him. married him.
ard will baptixe and marry biz chill.
dren. Respected IN his circle Of
friends. every step o. progress II hi.
business Is known to them. and d ih'
cause Tor congratulaiion. lie u klthif
easy walking distance or trolley ride
Of bis place OF business. To. his wife
biz home Il her Joy. and no, her care
She has time for her children. he
home. her social duties. her reading
and her church. The blood Of healtl
rushes through the veins Of bis chill
dren a. they sleep and play In an On
polluted atmosphere. Life means some
thing TO such a man, Il means happi
ness-the true measure Of eli success
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-11

Youngest Cyclist" is a title which
appropriately belongs TO Baby Nicho-
las Gilroy, whose father Is an engineer
In the apartment house At Fourth ave-
nuo and Twcnty-slxth street, New
York City. Although only 3 years and
3 months Of age. he rides with his faith
er about the city. and on several occa-
slons has displayed the nerve Of a vet
eran. Milky" az hia father calls him.
II not able TO talk except In the baby
language. and he still takes his milk
from the bottle. Had Papa Cilroy not
been OF q mechanical turn Of mind the
baby probably would not have been a
cyellst at this early day. Il believe
IN make a bicycle for baby" said he
to his wife about two months ago. 10
which she replied: 1t win be iong
tlmo before he IS big enough TO ride
A." lie is a iine big youngster. aud
his father thought he might learn 10
ride despite his tender age. And u
turned out a. Mr.. Gilroy predicted. The
little wheel was finished about si1
weeks ago. and IN i've days the little
prattler was able TO ride from Twenty
sixth street TO sixty-seyenth street. q
the home ~ his aunt. Il was a proud
day for him when he pedaled all the
way 10 his relatives home. Ills ma