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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-21

known in any part o. the state and cy-
clones and 1cr1adoes are also unknown
Ncyy Settlers Come in.
That settlers are AGAIN awakening 10
the advantages offered by the variety OF
Resources AMI healthful climate If the
state .s evident from Ghe large acreage of
paoi.e lands entered by settlers since. July
= 1875, me 2ate 9f tie .ast report Of The
general Land ofdee-. Exclusive Of The VAN
coGter district, from wnich TO information
could be obtained, The entries under the
various land laws by private individuals
asgresaiea isS,l5s Sacres. In The east
wnere settlement IS not Aindered by the
forest reserve, there Is a marked increase
II Inc number o. homestead and timber
culture eElles
Gridfroned With Railroads.
An advantage which WASHINGTON oos-
sesses over any other Pacific state = that
II Is tFaversed from east TO west by two
competing tIIanscontinental railroads the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
wniie the Canadian Pacific Genes n frorn
tie north, bo.n 10 Seattle and Suokay1a by
means OF the Seattle anc international
and the Spokane Falls and Nor;her rail-
roads. The Northern Pacific, IN addition
10 It's main line. has the Spokane and Pa
louss branch from Spokane 20 Genesee
ana FarminSton. The Grays Harder branch
from ctyinhia along both shores Of Grays
harpor. the NIiapa harbor branch from
Centras,a 10 South BENG. the Puget Sound
Shore Line from Meeker Junction 10 Sc
atue, the Central Washington branch
from Cheney To Coulee through the Big
Bend co}iniry. tne Spokane and Seattle
from Spokane 10 Davenport, the Seattle
aid international. from Seattle to Sutnas
on the boundary and 10 North Bend on
the Snoquaimie the Hunt system O. III
miles in he Walla Waila country IFS
total mileage IN the state being 355 The
Great Northern has its man line of 3i5
miles and the coGst line of il9 mics from
Seattle TO Blaine. a total of i6t miles The
Oregon Railroad ana Navisation Comnanv
has It's main line from Spokane through
the Palouse country. whence il continues
down the Columbia river to Portland Or.
and the Wa4la Naila and Mason branches.
making total Of 20 miles The Pacific,
Coast Company has the Columbia and
Puget Sound from: Seattle 10 Newcastle
and Franklin, the Port TOWNSEND, Southern
and the Seattle and Northern, a total of
ia miles. The Spokane Falls ard Norln-
era system extends from Spokane north
ward 10 Nortnport, whence branches ex-
tend to Ross.and and Nelson, Z. c. a total
OF 3iS miles, There are a number % local
lines including the Bellingham Bay and
British Columbia from Whatcon 10 Su-
mas, . miles; the Ilwaco and Shualwater
Bay, 16 miles: the Puget Sound ard Grays
Harbor, - miles: the Mason County Cen
tral. miles: the Vancouver, kirkita. and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-21

Known IN any part o. the state and cy-
eloiles anu IcF1adoes are also unknown
Ncw settlers Come in
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
HANDSOME QUARTERS
SILVER REPUBLICAN CLUB AT
HOME AGAIN
Preparations for the Fall Campaign.
Mcguire Club and the Populists
Lease Headquarters

Finding that the old place on South Main
street was too far removed from the COM
ing center Of activities, the Silver Repub-
lican club of this city secured the old Y.
M C. A. building on Second street and has
transformed 1t into club house admirably
adapted to its needs. The two front rooms
have been thrown together, and, with their
neat carpets and draperies and comfortable
chairs, form a very attractive reception
hall. In the rear are reading and billiard
rooms, a kitchen. pantry and other club
conveniences. The upstairs has not yet
been fitted up, but this will be done as
need arises.
It is a coincidence that the club house
Is next door to the old headquarters for the
campaign of 1896 The growth and strength
Of the club In that year was but little short
Of phenomenal. On the morning of Novem-
Der 6th election day, the membership roll
contained 1901 names. The club this year
has a sort Of homelike feeling. In being so
near the place of Its former successes, and
has good grounds for its expectations Of
busy activity during the campaign.
room In the club house has been leased
to the Mcguire club. and the Populists will
also be accommodated with quarters. Gem
eral meetings Of all three organizatio will
be held IN the reception rooms
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
ARMS OF THE OCTOPUS
MA0UIRE TALKS ON THE RAIL
ROAD ISSUES INVOLVED
Southern Pacific Not In Politics for Its
Health-What May Be Attained
by Proper Legislation

The coming governor is an interesting
man to talk with; he has way of looking
one straight In the eye and speaking with
an emphasis and an earnestness which
leave no room for distrust in his sincerity.
Speaking on the questions Of the day the
Little Giant said;
1--WE had a pleasant time coming down.
The Alameda delegation to the convention
Joined our train at Sixteenth street, Oak
land, and the Sacramento party at Lathrop.
About fifty gentlemen met US with cordial
greetings at Burbank"
How do you size up the outlook, Judge
Maguire?"
''In my opinion the union Of the Demo-
cratic, Populist and Silver Republican
forces is complete and satisfactory. We
have in that union normally large ma
jority, and believe that this majority will
be greatly increased. This belief base on
information received from all points. both
through private letters and through regular
political channels.
1.-The silver question. the primary and
principal bond Of union Of our parties. will
be kept we'll to the front In this campaign
as leading issue. The questions Of the
regulation Of freights and fares and the
subordination of railroads in our state to
the law, and of their exclusion from po-
litlcal dominion of the state in the future
will also be leading issues; in fact. the
principal ones relating to the domestic az
fairs OF the state.
1.-THE late Republican state convention Of
fered conclusive evidence Of the pernicious
activity Of the Southern Pacific company
in politics, but IL that were not sufficient
proof that the company Is still engaging in
its regular political business, its own i'm
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
"? Well, don't try it. for you will waste
CHAIRMAN Afford

ney? Well, don't try it. for you will waste
your time"
Next to the chief parsonage, probably
Judge Van Dyke was the center OF the
most attraction. He was constantly sur
rounded by handshakers. and was petted
and praised until anyone else than this
level-headed veteran jurist would have
had his head turned. The Judge, how
ever took 1t all In the best possible manner,
that of the experienced campaigner, and
lost no tricks.
An Informal Afternoon
The afternoon was spent informally, a
never-ceasing succession Of callers pre-
senting themselves. Judge Mcguire never
tired, and was accessible and gracious to
all. He is thoroughbred Democrat, I'M
assuming and devoid Of what is called big
head" though his skull Is Websterian in
size and contents.
No one could be In better condition for
campaign than Judge Mcguire. He is
in perfect health, compact. alert, fresh to
the degree of sprightliness. and keenly
alive to all Of the opportunities and vary
ing phases Of the situation. His eye, his
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
AT THE HOTEL
A Large Crowd Visits Judge Mcguire
in His Rooms

The arrival OF James q. Mcguire yester-
day afternoon was in effect the flrst gun of
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

"Second-Its fixed charges, including in
terest on the bonded Indebtedness.
'"Third-Some allowance of interest on
the valuation of stock representing the in
vestment of shareholders.
with the exception of the allowance for
operating expenses, these are all false ele-
ments. The bonded indebtedness Of rail-
road constitutes no part of Its value,
and no part of the Investment on
which the state is bound to al
low interest. Neither does it follow that
after overbonding the road stockholders
have any investment represented by stock
on which interest should be allowed. Over
bonding should be prevented as in the
state of Texas for the protection Of pur-
chasers of bonds; but the value Of the road
and the amount OF interest which should
be allowed should be fixed in all cases by
the appraisement of value regardless Of the
bonded Indebtedness.
1.-THE other method Of ascertaining the
value of the road for the purpose of fixing
the amount of the investment on which in
terest should be allowed is estimating the
earning capacity of the road by its net
earnings for series of years in the past.
It is manifest that this method is both in
furious to the people and illogical. The
earnings In past years being based on ex-
tortionate freight and fare rates, the same
extortion must be permitted in the future.
II this method be adopted, the very pur-
pose Of the establishment of the railroad
commission, which is to put an end to ex-
tortion, is defeated, 1t being a method of
regulation. and particularly a method Of
valuation which necessltates the continu-
ance Of the extortionate rates for the pay
ment on interest on the so-called invest
ment.
'These false methods of valuation and
allowance have Of necessity added to the
universal failure of state regulation of
transportation charges. The time has row
come to take the step we proposed, and in
my opinion the people are ready to take It.
It may be long fight. 1t probably will be a
long fight, but with effort the battle shall
be won.
"There are many other important issues
involved in this campaign which shall be
pleased to discuss in later interviews, a,
ell as In my campaign speeches"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

|cerning the platform and other matters OF
great Importance, but he could always be
seen by any one who desired to grasp his
hand and look into his face, and there were
many such-old Republicans who had
fought the party's battles for years until
Its present stand on the silver question
was taken at the last campaign, young men
just ready TO cast their first votes for
fusion and reform and party leaders In the
full hope Of seeing their fond desires real
lied.
Many Silver Republicans called at the
state headquarters, which are in commo-
dious suite only few doors from Mr.. Ma
CURES rooms. Among the prominent
northern and outside delegates were no.
ticed H. A. ingalls,, DR.. g. W. Stimson, Dr.
e. T. Barber and Colonel j. r. Lyons 81
Alameda, DR.. g. M. Dixon, H. A. NC
Craney. w. w. Coons and B. N. Bagley OF
Sacramento. Judge Touchton, s. r. Jen-
kins, F. M. Edgar and s. ". Tietsort OF
Ventura. Many prominent Angelenos OF
all political faiths were seen there-L. r.
Doan, who wanted to see what Judge Ma
guire looked like; Colonel Messmore, with
a, new stock OF stories; Judge Van Dyke,
with plug hat ana an air OF dignity.
w. H. Afford, the genial chairman Of the
Democratic state central committee, was
on hand, lending his strong hand to the
more perfect commixture Of the three par
ties. In a pleasant little talk with the, re-
porter Mr.. Afford said: ,-~-r.eer f,.+,
"Our journey down from the city was
very enjoyable one. There were no
speeches, as we left at 4:3O. But every-
where along the route when we stopped
people came streaming through the car to
see Judge Mcguire and shake hands with
him. This lasted almost all night.
1.-THE nomination of Gage has enthused
northern Democrats more than anything
else that has happened, and this. together
with the methods used in the Republican
state convention, insures our success.
The feeling against fusion which was
SO apparent two years ago IL dead. The
middle-of-the-road Populists have drawn
in their horns, and as a factor of opposition
practically do not exist.
II expect to summon the new state CEN
trail committee together in about a week.
to commenceban aggressive campaign, and
one which will grow more and more intense.
The Democratic press Of the state Is also
work" b.
"Are you candidate for chairman Of the
new committee, Mr.. Alford?"
"A number OF people have been askina
me this question and urging me to accept
the position again. But do not desire the
place, as expect to put in my time speak.
ing for Mcguire and fusion all over the
state"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

California are pitted against bloated and
eliminating corporation, the Southern Pa
cifc Railway company, and he looked as
II he meant 1t.
The expression was employed in speech
made by Judge Mcguire last evening to as
enthusiastic gathering of voters as was
ever assembled at a political meeting in
Los Angeles. There were Democrats, Sill
yer Republicans and Populists. all intent
on the same purpose and that the a1onoring
Of the one man in California who could so
perfectly and insolubly cement three polit-
ical factions into united and victorious
organization. Occasionally stray Re-
publican would drop in to get curious
peep at the leader who has aroused such
wonderful enthusiasm wherever he has
appeared. Most of this class were SO IA
vorably impressed that they sought closer
acquaintance with that frank, open, smil-
ing countenance and were soon INDUCING
in a warm handshake with the gentleman
himself.
Judge Maguire's speech was short, but
there was much in little.
ut affords me great pleasure" he said,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

face his figure, all denote strength, and
vitality. and resources, while the whole
makeup of the man is indicative of men,
tai and physical cleanliness, that he Is a
man Of conscience, of high mental point
of view, scorner of what is low and a
follower Of right. honor and truth, is EVIL
dent at a glance at him. II he should be
made governor the people could be sure
that he would be governor him.
self. There can be no doubt about
this to any observer of physi-
ognomy who gives even passing
glance to Judge Mcguire. He Is ready Of
tongue, gracious and inspiring to others
to whom he talks Of what he believes po-
litically. OF the hundreds who met him
yesterday afternoon and last evening 1t is
safe to say that there is not one even Of
the most prejudiced against him who did
not leave him with the belief that here is
a man, an honest man. man who would be
safe and able In any position.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
A Lucky Escape

OAKLAND, Aug. 28.-George Lerri, three
and one-half years old, was run over by a
Southern Pacific train on the narrow gauge
road In this city and escaped without a
scratch. The train was moving down the
grade at the rate of thirty miles an hour
when the little fellow stumbled. He fell
just in front Of the pilot of the engine where
the section hands had been exoavating to
remove some ties His baby form just
fitted the excavation and the entire train
passed over him. He was unconscious when
picked up, but soon recovered, and ap-
parently Is as well as ever
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

what promises to be a memorable CAM
paign, memorable because OF the unanimity
Of what were once bitterly antagonistfo
forces And the more men see OF the head
OF the ticket the more are they convinced
that 1t is not a little through the magnetism
of his own personality that the change has
come about. ----4-
All yesterday afternoon Mr.. Mcguire held
an informal reception in his parlors at the
Nadeau. 1t is true that some OF the time
he was in earnest consultation with the
leaders OF the Silver Republican party con-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

THE RAILROAD PUSH

Gas evidence that the Pacific still politics. ts
immediate the San Francisco Evening
cared editoriay that the will take hand politics In
the campaign asserting that is obliged By
Of the promise legislation and other action
Of eghts fares contained the platforms
ties We have therefore, official
ITSELF through Its that will the
campaign against fusion candidates The having
titled will hnd better opportunity for coosn
between railroad domination the curbng and
and injustice Of these
long, witrarsnd exceptions been Of
onweath which gave them Of monopoly
J. q. Mcguire In an interview. y q SSss
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27

whole appropriation. Then there was
trouble. Naming a certain chairman Of a
committee, he said: Best ask him. He
saw he had been deceived, and Hilborn and
Barham commenced to raise row about It,
Pretty soon we could hear McCullagh's
voice from the walls Of the committee room
denouncing the trick. Ard so :: was all the
way through. We had to fight tricks and
deceit all Of the time, but we all stood to-
gether, and now, think, the matter is set
tied, and justly"
McCraney and Green
Mr.. McCraney, who expects to be the
clerk OF the supreme court, came uptown
with Will s. Green, who is TO be next state
treasurer. He confided TO a reporter that
he had his doubts Of GREEN'S fitness for The
place
"When we got on the street car to come
uptown" said McCraney, che did not have a
nickel to pay his fare with, and had to
borrow one from me. Now for man who
wants TO be treasurer-but 1 will let you
draw your own conclusions"
That's all right" said Green, when he
was told Of McCraney's giving away the
story; III people know that my credit is
good enough to induce McCraney to trust
me with one of his hard-earned nickels
without security they will know that am
honest enough for any position in the
world. Did you ever try to touch Nc Cra-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
EVERYBODY FOR MAoUIRE
Hundreds Of Enthusiastic Voters at the
Silver Republican Reception

"Tho' not hence hope unscathed to go,
In me they'll find a stubborn foe."
This apt and well chosen quotation from
Byron was used by California's next gov
ernor, James g. Mcguire, with reference
to the fight in which he and the people Of
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-27
Fire in the Mountains

vISAL1A, Aug. ga forest fire Is rag
ing in the mountains near Wildwood. It 10
spreading toward the General Grant park.
and is reported to be beyond control
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-04
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York. Dec. 3.-There was no
change in the character OF the market
today from that watch has prevailed for
several days past. Az ity was for tho
most part confined to the specialties, and
the extreme range in thc price Of mary
leading railroad stocks lid not exceed
X TO u. Lonion was seller of Am
orleans again. The Changers were re-
markably dull and sluggish, i'll spite of
the St Paul statement for the
fourth week in November, showing a
level of earnings notwithstanding the
bad weather prevailing. There was Il
slight pressure of realizing sales in
Northern, Union and Central Pacific.
but in the case of the latter there was ii
subsequent rebound of l9s. Sugar drop
ped sharp fractions at the opening on
rumors of further reduction in the price
of the product. Pacific Mail was also
Il strong feature, and moved up to 40as
on the good business outlook for the com
pany. There was resumption of the
upward movement in Federal Steel Pre-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-04

ferred and sympathetic advance III
Tennessee Coal and Iron and also in
Colorado Fuel. The decrease iii sur
plus reserve shown by the bank state
ment was due to increased requirements
on account of the deposits, increase.
In the bond market the course OF
prices has been continually upward dur
ing the week OH a large and wel,-distrib-
ute1 volume OF business.
United States seconds, the 3's and the
new As and the IS registered have adj
vanced * and the old Is and the IS
coupon u in the bid price.
The total sales of stocks were 191, 400
shares including: Atchisoh Preferred,
1900; Louisville and Nashville, 6,521;
Metropolitan Street Railway. 1850;
Union Pacific Preferred, 7,155; South
ern Railway Preferred. 1865; Federal
Steel Preferred. 11,511; Pacific Mail
15,OS0; American Sugar. 27.239; Ten
nessee Coal and Iron, 1920.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-04
VALUABLE CITY REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

In pursuance OF a judgment OF the Superior
Count of Wake county rendered at October
term, 1893 of said court in the case OF Elodia
B. Yancey and others, ex parte, the undersigned
will EXPOSE to. public sale at the county court
house door, in the city of Raleigh, on Monday,
December 5th, 1898, at II O'Clock m, the follow
ing described lots OF land In and adjoining the
city of Raleigh
Ist. Two lots of land on the north side of
Hargett street, in the city of Raleigh, fronting
each 40 feet on said street and running back
16I I'D feet, known as lots Nos. AZ and A IN the
plan of the "Cotton Place"
2nd A lot of land on the south side of Nor
gan street, in said city, between wilmington
and Blount streets, adjoining w. ID. Williams
on the east and @. III. Belyin on the west, 'front.'
ing 40 feet on said Morgan street, and running
back 81 feet
8rd A lot of land on the corner of Jones aud
Swain Streets in said city, fronting LOG feet ON
Jones street and 207 on Swain stIest.
4th lot of land on Martin street, just be-
yond the eastern limits of said city, between
Freeman stseet and Stronach's row, being part
of the land known as the ''old fair grounds, -
fronting 50 IL feet on said Martin street, and
running back 210 feet.
bth A lot of land lying partly within and
partly without said city, and described as fol-
lows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Blount and Person streets run
ming thence north along Blount street 77S feet
to the road. thence westerly along the same 220
feet thence south in line parallel with Blount
street AT I-2 feet thence east in line parallel
with Peace street 10 feet, thence south in line
parallel with Blount street to said Peace street,
thence east alyng said Peace street ITO feet to
the beginning. This land will be sub-dlv1ded
and sold in several lots, the corner lot, however,
ON Blount and Peace streets being excepted
from sale.
Terms of sale One-third of the purchase
myney to be paid cash; residue at six and
twelve months in equal instalments with inter-
est from day of sale.
The above constitutes some of the most de-
sirabIe building lots in Raleigh Map of the
last described lots can be obtained from the
undersigned.
CHARLES nj. BUSBEE, Commissioner.
Raleigh, November 3. 1888. ids
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-04
SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
LOTS.

Under and by virtue of a decree of the Supe-
rior Court of Wake county, rendered at July
term, 1898, and decree of said court rendered
on the I'd day of November, 1898, in special pro-
deedings entitled e. McC. Snow ct al, ex parte,
will on Tuesday, the 9th day of December,
1898, at II o'clock, on the premises below mem
toned, resell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, the following described real estate, viz:
Situate in Raleigh township, Wake county, N.
c., west of the city of Raleigh, adjoining the
lands of Mrs. Snow, Miss Adelaide Boylan and
others, and bounded as follows, viz: Beginning
at point in the northwest corner of the lot
belonging to Mrs. Snow on Morgan street, ex-
tended, running thence westwardly along the
southern boundary lines of said Morgan street
1910 feet to point in the right-of-way of the
North Carolina Railroad Company, thence with
said right-of-way south 81 deg east 1913 feet to
a stake in said right-of-way, thence north deg.
east $50 feet to the beginning, containing about
five acres. Said land win be sold in lots of or
binary building size, map of which can be
seen at the office of the undersigned Commits
sioner.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, balance in
one and two years time
This 9th day of November, 1898.
VIM. B. SNOW
nov7-tds. Commissioner.