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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

Every resident OF Seattle outside OF
the radius OF short distance from
tina center OF the city will approve of
Fire Chief Kellogg's comments on the
Drexel avenue IRE. The department
had almost to stand by while a fine
houss was slowly burning to the
syound. There was ample time to save
Il. but the volume Of available water
was utterly insufficient. BY putting
every length OF hose together. one
stream was at last turned on the flames
and the IRE was extinguished, but not
before the house was wreck.
The financial condition of the city
Gas kept the people very patient. but
with q renewal of revenue By the pay
ment Of delinquent taxes. the treasury
will be In q much better shape. Among
the first improvements should be an ex-
tension of larger mains to well-settled
outlying districts. IL IL true that by
paying the entire cost. property-own-
ers may even now have the pipes laid
down, but when that has once been
done by them II Is poor policy to In
stat upon their doing II again, because
OF the increased number OF improved
properties.
Every new house constructed In
creases the taxable valuation of city
property. and II Is neither wise TO dis
courage building by imposing an enor-
nous expense for pipe-laying nor fair
to those who are paying taxes in or
der that some other districts may en-
JOY a good service TO make them bear
also the cost OF their own means of
supply.
The charter provision Is a good one.
II enables those who plat acreage In
outlying districts, for the purpose of
selling lots, TO have water II they are
willing 10 pay for H. Il also puts a
check upon jobbery. but il should not
be applied 10 districts settling up
through the natural growth of the city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

1t seems TO be proper for the Post-Intel-
ligencer to say that II has no candidate
for president OF the state university. II
the new regents are disposed TO place the
acting president permanently at the head
of the institution, or restore the former
president, or select an entirely new man.
IL viii have no criticism TO offer. But it
does insist that the board should repose in
the president, whoever he is. fun author
ity 10 conduct the institution, and make
him responsible for results. No other
course can be followed with safety and
satisfaction 10 all
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

II did not escape the notice OF an OBJ
servant public that the Post-Intelhgencer
was yesterday obliged by heavy press OF
advertising 20 increase the size OF the
usual Sunday issue from twenty 10 TWEEN
ty-four pages. The features OF the paper.
both news and miscellaneous. were of more
than ordinary interest and excellence. 1t
Is expected TO make the Post-Inteingeneer
greater and better newspaper as IT'S
prosperity grows.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18
SNAPSHOTS BIZ THE WAY.

Wei, maybe Rozers can't remove those
regents. Bat BE ala.
The Prince Of Wales Don fnds Il neces-
say 20 practice abstinence from bread.
He gave up water long ago.
Sounds funny. bat It seems TO BE- sx-
Mayor Wood row. He's gone where the
Woo2 kind miaeth ana the Yukon aoweth.
Y probably has not occurred 70 tha city
council that Mayor Wood Is not figuring
on sixty seatt.s days. bat sixty North
Pole days.
II Desoto Money has bs>en app1srtss
senator from Mississippi 20 al Georges
unexpsred term. Somebody should sound
Money On the financial question.
wlnstoar wlns;oae Seems 70 us-oh-
yes! Taars the attorney general who
wisely allows his assistant 70 % his
tAinkinx. While he draws the salary.
saszce CO tire escape os Miss Cisneros Is
tat So threatens - take the lecture
platform rn,.rnatsonal complications
ought 20 fellow.
TIE r1mer tAat Helen Goul5 Is 70 NARY
has oee7 revived asAin- There sre rnzay
Brave, stFous. selt-sAes-ac4aS y0ung uaen
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

Renlorse attacked William Keller very
early after he shot and killed James
Luckey at Arinnon. He wants to know
what will become Of his family. There can
be very little sympathy with Keller. The
deed appears 70 have been coldblooded
and pTemedl,ated.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

Recent events In Seattle have empha-
sized very striklnsly the fact that religion
and politics 90 not mix.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18
THE STATE PRESS.

Tacoma News Herald: The refusal OF
Warden Catron. OF the penitentiary at
walla waIla, to turn over to the state
treasurer the moneys received for jute and
other goods made by the prison appears to
be In direct violation Of the state law de-
sisned 10 govern such matters.
Seattle Review: Who will be the next
mayor Of Scatter There is an innumer-
able throng ready and willing to sacrifice
personal interests for the good of the city.
Which one OF this interesting group will
be able to hypnotic the council il. how
ever, a matter of speculation.
Colfax Gazette: There is a revival In the
industry of stage robbery commensurate
with the advance OF prosperity along other
lines. nevertheless. we fear that the enter
prise of these gentlemen who are lifting"
treasure boxes in various localities must
be strongly discouraged. The theory of
protection runs to life and property. also.
Blaine Journal: There is a marked dim
mutton OF travel Alaskaward. 1t is only
portentous, however, in as far as ii de-
notes a lull in the gathering storm which
will break on Alaska's rock-bound coast
with tremendous fury with the beginning
of the early spring. The star or empire
is pointed Alaskaward and nothing VIII
prevail against II.
Colfax Peoples Advocate: As one Of
his accideney's' recent appointees put In,
a few days ago, "the reason why the gov
ernor' recognizes no party is that he wish
es no one but himself to be held respon-
sible for the hopeless failure of the pres
ent gubernatorial administration" Thanks
governor. for your consideration. We viii
refute our ante-election statements that
you were q Popullst.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

ss.Slngleton-They tell me that happy
marriages are rare. Tel me. did You ever
have any trouble with your husband?
Mrs May Tedd--No trouble that I recol-
lect. except in getting hIm.-Boston Tran
script.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18
How 10 Help the Secretary.

Secretary Ayers scherns % prevent
starvation n the EIoaake would be
greatly aided z the people would stay
away from iAere, az least untl nsxs sgTing.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

Have you ever been in Cork asked
gentleman az Foote.
No" said Foote. but I've seen many
drawings Of it."-AFgouaut.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

ties shall Re bound 20 deliver Up its
owa citizens or subjects under the slip
ulatfons OF this convention"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18

What's in the magazine this month -
asked The editor-tn-chief
Nothing" replied the assistant editor.
'Goodi" exclaimed the edftor-tn chief
Wen advertise - as being I'd 70 the
standard. Chicago Tribune.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18
r.nr Of EneI.nd ana silver.

who are willing 20 undertake the task OF
making Helen happy.
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oFrIcKs.

Seattle. Second averue and chsrry -,
New York Rooms -, II, - Irloane DsNs.
Chicago. z17 Chamber % Commerce.
Tacoma. i2p1 Pacific avenue
Owe possosice address In fun, inciudfns
county and state.
Remit by express, money cruz "a -
tn registered letter, ut our rtsk -. .
Telephones Business once, MAIN g.
Edttorfa! Rooms. Main ~.
Address al communication and remit
tarces 10 the POST INTELLGGENCEK
PUBLISHING CO. Seattle. Wash.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-18
BITS OF HUNoR.

Incompreh ble.-Walker-Poor Woo
zer's life was one long failure.
Isaacstsln-And yet he died poor-Phila-
delphia North American.
Parr (aged COL don't feel any older thar
when ! left college.
Synex-Probably not: and you don't
think you know half as much.-Boston
Transcript
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guarantees It's advertisers . bona
ade Dsfd circulation, Daily, Weekly
sna sunaay, double that Of any
ethss sewspap~r Published I'm the
state 81 washington Advertising
esntssefs will be made subject 10
this guarantee.
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
GATrLE. MONDAY, OCT. Is.
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TIE r-1sr that Helen Goul3 Is 70 ana~~v
has been revived again There sre unzay
Brave, sirens. selt-sAcg-9c- y0gng raen
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For four nights only. beginning Sunday.
October L.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
Tho Teachers institute.


The institute held in this county for the
weeks just passed closed Friday night With
lecture by Professor Wsrdlaw, of the South
Carosina College Prof. Wardiaw's subject
was The Child Study Movement, and he haa-
disd i, 10 such manner as to evicce a thor
oueh understanding OF bis subject.
Prof Wardlaw is one of the most thorough
aDd Distinguished educators IN the State, and
anything that be may say is listened 10 with
attention apd interest for his fellow teach
: ess know that he always diges,s bis thoughts
before be gives them utterance, and bis words
slwsys have the clear riog Of truth. His
lecture on Friday evening was very instructive
and was reay much enjoyed.
Ali Of the sessions Of the Institute we're
yell attended, and the interest shown was
very gratifying to the instructors.
The lectures we're instructive and inspiring,
ard from what we can gather the influence
viii be 70, good throughout the county. It
is always profitable .or teachers to meet to-
aetber oexehange views and obtain new ideas.
If they do not carry home with them siag,e
new idea or fact they will oe benefited by
the renewed enthusiasm that is eugeudered by
such association.
The lectures Of Dr.. JoJnes on Analysis and
Parsiog were very clear and fofcible, show
Jog his thorough acquaintance With the SUBJ
isct aod bis greet ability to impart koowl-
edge intelligihly.
The institute has done good in this county
in many ways, and its effect, we trust, will be
lasting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
A North Carolina Horror.

Raleigh, n. G, Sept. Ga spe-
cial from Mount Airy, n c., to the
News and Observer says that yester
day afternoon near Friends Mission.
Va, Miss Sadie Cook, a respectable
young white girl. was assaulted by
Henry Hall, white, aged about 81
After accomplishing his purpose Hall
dealt his victim several blows over
the head with hoe, knocking her
insensible. and then, placing her
head on log, crushed it with four
teen. pound stone. which was left
lying bloody near by. Hall then cut
the girls throat, severing the wind
pipe, and, dragging the body some
fifty yards up ravine, threw it into
branch, where it was soon after.
wards found. Meantime he went to
spring near by and was found
washing the stains from his clothing.
The excitement became so intense
that this afternoon Hall was taken by
unknown parties from the officers aad
iynched near the scene Of the crime.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
PROF. NOSES OK rENNYsoN
Aa Interesting Lecture Last
Night.

Prof. E. P. Moses delivered a thoughtful
aud interesting lecture on Tennyson in the
Assembly Hall of the Graded School Wednes-
day evening before an audience composed OF
teachers and many others who took adTsn-
tage Of the Invitation extended to the people
of Sumter to attend Prof. Moses spoke for
aboct half hour end 10 that short period
discussed Ternyson aud his work aud infu-
ence in comprehensive, though concise
manner.
Prof Moses treated his subject from the
standpoint of careful and critical student
of the poets writings. as veil as that
of an apprecia;ive admi1es. For what is
high, noble and beautiful 10 the poems
of Tennyson be has the sincerest admiration,
bat his faults and short-ccmings are neither
overlooked DOE denied
The lecture wes heard by many woo have
read Tennyson for years and there were nooe
who did not recognize 10 Prof. Moses not
eniy one possessed of thorough knowledge
ef the saej:c. but of the poe.ical literature Of
England as whole. The audience was more
than pleased, they were instructed aud de-
lightfullg entertained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
In the World Of Art and Letters.

As the result of the development of our
public school system and the cheapening of
books. there has grown up a large class of
men and women who seek broader education,
or desire to extend their Knowledge along
special lines. Their duties in life. or lack of
means, exclude them from the universities.
TIE Cosmopolitan Magazine has undertaken
the task of bringing liberal education. in its
broadest sense, within the reach Of those who
hare The aspiration, but are deprived of the
opportunity. Doctor Andrews, late of Brown
University, has undertaken the Presidency Of
The Cosmopolitan's educational movement.
The work, thus begun, is not intended to
.take the place of regular university WORK,
but to supply gap 10 existing educational
fsciiities. Those who are really 10 search Of
knowledge viii 6nd directioo and aid. It
can do nothing for those who have not the
desire to study. An intending student seeds
to The Cosmopolitan, New York, his name,
occupation, previous courses of study, studies
desired TO De pursued, objects and purpose
for which course is designed, aod the number
of nonrs., daily or weekly study whica cen
be given. No charges of any kind will os
made to studeuts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08

Wiunsboro. Sept 6.-Abous 9
o'clock this morning Edward P. Mob
ley. Jr; had difficulty with a negro
carpenter named Moses johnson, result.
ing in the death Of Johnson. The
trouble arose about a settlement per
written contract for building house.
A trial justice had been sent for to ad-
jus: matters when the difficulty occur
red The negro advanced toward Mr..
Mobley with drawn knife, and was
met by load Of shot from gun. Mr..
Mobley came to town to surrender him.
self to the sheriff, and news was re-
ceived later of the death of the negro.
Mr.. Mob!ey is peaceable aud law.
abiding citizen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
south's Share of Prosperity.

The prospects poiot to cotton crop
Of 100000 bales, and the price is
now 8 l.16 cents per pound in New
York. At this price 100000 bale
crop, 500 pounds to the bale. would
briog the comfortable sun of $403.-
l25 900. This would be about $l8
per capita for the whole south, aud
would bring into tbe south nearly
Slo0 100000 more than any cotton
crop ever produced. the most valuable
crop up to dete being that of 1892,
which was worth 5000, ,696,50
About 80 per cent of the cotton of
tie United States is grown in seven
s,ates-South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bams, Mississippi. Louisiana, Arkansas
and Texas. In 1860 the population of
these states was only ten and a third
million, snd their percentage Of the
crop would average $50 per capita, or
S175 per family
Cotton is only pue Of the products Of
the south. aud taking the entire south.
it ia not always even the principal oue.
As rule the south produces as much
corn per capita as the north. aud in fact
produces every crop grown 10 any part
of the country To many southern
farmers cotton will be surplus crop
They have produced their supplies at
bone. TIE year promises to be very
prosperous one to the southern farmer,
as we'll as to the wheat grower of
the west Jacksonville Times Uoion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
RIchland's Chain Gang.
Lacks But Little of Being Self
Supporting.

From the monthly report submitted
yesterday by Captain Sigh, superin'en.
dent Of the cbaiogaug, to the county
board of commissioners, il is seen tbat
Rlcbland's roads are beiog worked at a
miuimum cost.
During the past month the average
number of convicts worked was 80 at a
COS, OF 50 25 per capita This includes
the expense of feeding and guarding
them aud of feeding the mules employ
ed by the gang.
The law allows the sheriff SO cents
day per capita for boarding the priso
ers in the county Jail. For month
then the cost of a single prisoner is So,
or 25 cents less than the expense Of
maintaining prisoner on the obaingang.
10 re.uro for his board on the chain.
gaog the prisoner gives the county the
ben6t of his services. es.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08


Tired people are tired because they have
exhausted their strength. The onlv way. for
them to get stroog is to eat proper food.
But eating is not all Strength comes from
food, after digestion, Digestion is made easy
with Shaker Digestive Cordial.
People who get too tired, die. Life is
strength. Food is the maker of strength.
Food is not food unti. it is diges,ed
Tired. pale, thin. exhausted, sick, suffer-
e,s from Indigestion, can be cured by the
use of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
II will revive their spent energies, refresh
and hvieorate them, create new courage,
endurance and strength, all By helping their
s,omacbs to digest their food.
Itaids nature, and that is the best of it.
II gives Immediate relief and, with perse-
verence, permanently cures
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
The TOBACCO METROPOLIS,
The Growing, Prosperous Town of
Timmonsville.
Special 10 the Daily Item.

Special to the Daily Item.
Timmoosvil,e. 8. c., Sept. Every store
toase in towp Is occupied, and several more
could be rented if they were.here.
Mr. David Witcover, of Darlington has
opened up stock of general mercbandise in
the store formerly occupied by Samuel Heias.
Mr.. O N. Swanson, of Danville, Va has
bought out the stock OF goods owned by Sir
w. S. Cook, and will deal principally in
shoes.
Mrs. s S. Berger returned last right from
q two weeks stay in Virginia and North
Carolina.
Mrs e a. Rollins aud Miss Lizzie Rags
dale are bone again They have been ia
Greenville, S. c., for month or two.
s. W. G. Shipp, Esq aud Mr.. Theo.
Kuker, of Florence, are 10 town to-day.
Miss Maud Cobb, of Reidsville. N. c., is
visiting the Misses Berger. E. 3. T.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08

According TO The Observer "Isms
are short lived They spring from
some ingenious brain, rise to consider.
able prominence. draw the, public gaze,
run their little course of popularity and
apparent triumph, and then cease to at
tract, like spent skyrocket, leaving
nothing but a descending, dry stick
for which nobody cares "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
THE JINGLE OF MONEY.

Ny honey, my honey.
It's toe jingle O The money
The jingle O. The money every day
That makes the weather brighter
The step little lighter
les the jingle O. the money every day
Ny honey, my honey,
There's something in the money
That makes the winter blossom like tie May
The sighin' turns tc singin'
When you bear the dollars riogia'-
It's the jingle o tie mouey every day I!
Wy honey, my honey,
You mustn't live for morey-
II Amt the only flower on The way
But the brightest light is gaucin'
Where the merry world is dancin'
To the jingle O. the money every day
FRANK STANTON.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
THE LICENSE ORDINANCE
PASSED.
The Tax Finally Put Upon all
Professions and Pursuits

The City Council met last week, snd, after
more than mouth Of 6iibussering, there was
3 quorum present and the body got down to
business. It Was regular meeting and
Messrs Fraser, Shore aud Moses, .he alder
meu who have heen lighting the license crdi-
nance and have prevented its4 4passsge by
breaking the quorum by absentng themselves
fsSm every special meeting that has been
called for the purpose of giving the license
sordmesce third reading necessary before it
could go into effect, were preeent- They
made the strongest fight possible ia the cir
cumssances, against the license tax, but they
state that they did not consider il their duty
IN the premises 10 block all city business in-
definitely By fiIibrstering, so they attended
the segulac neeting.
The majority present being in favor of
seractiDg the license ordinance, it was taken
mp and read for the third time, thereby be-
coming The law of the City Of Sumter.
The Council was In session for several
hours and the regular business that has been
accumulating since the 6libusteriug began
Eas cleared up. Bills were audited and ap-
proved aud all others matters were disoosed
of that we're in shape for final action. There
was noshing done of especial interest 10 the
public, after the license ordinance was adopt
ed, except the adoption of resolution in
reference 70 the strict enforcement of the ordi-
nance concerning TO garbage Hereafter gar
hage mRs. be deposited in boxes or barrels
and placed in the street. Persons p;ling
5s Heterogeneous mixture of all sorts of teash
II the street Will be iablesfo fne or i'm
sprisonnaens The police and tie street COM
missioner will be iostructed to enforce the
Jaw strictly and to make no exceptions 10 the
general rule.
The aldermen who have made the fight for
the re-enactnent of tbe hcecse ordina oce
have carried their point and business and
professional occupations will have to bear a
share Of the expense of running the city
goveroment along Eiah real and personal
property The result Of the imposition of
the license tax may be a decrease IN the rate of
taxation. and It is the prevailing opinioa that
such will be the effect, unless the increased in-
come received by the city should invite ex-
iravagApee in expendiature.
There are two. opinions both without toe
conncit and within; the one that the license
tax IS usequel and uojuss, as well as un-
necessary, the other that il is necessary 10 the
proper administration of the city and is as
Just sad eqnal as q iicecse system can be
made. Some few ef the most decided oppo-
snents of aha system are tslking Of resisting
payment OF the tax and taking the matter
into courts, bat it is pot known yet what the
opposition viii; amount to when the test
comes to be made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-09-08
Graded Schools.

The Graded Schools of this city will re.
open on next Monday. Entrance e1amina.
,ions will be conducted by the superiotend-
sni On Friday of this week, hours 10 a. m to
.2p. m. There will be meeting of the
teachers of the Washington Street Graded
School on Saturday at II O'Clock q. No.. oil
the teachers Of the Lincoln Graded School q,
IS O'Clock p. N. Of the same day.