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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11
KING COAL,

The sovereign whose fat has brought
Germany and Russia to that pacific
condition which enabled the car to as
sure his people that thank God. there
is no longer fear OF hostilities." turns
out 10 be King Coal The Russian fleet
was sent to japanese waters and the
German feet was sent to the Chinese
coast in furtherance Of concerted de-
signs; but they were both left helpless
for want of coal Diplomacy afforded
Russia the best of the position. and as
to facilities for making a loan, Russia
and England were on an equality until
from an unexpected quarter came the
news that the japanese firms which
had contracted to supply coal TO the
Russian ships at Port Arthur had de-
faulted and that the Muscovite fleet
was not only unable to proceed. but
Vladivostok.
German pride was made to suffer
equally. The kaiser magnificently or
sdered the battleship Deutschland and
the cruiser Gefion TO steam across the
Pacific and carry that terror to other
nations with which the double eagle
must inspire them when it had its war
paint on and feathers in both of its
caps. But, alas, the Gefion has been
compelled TO return to Alden and report
her consort to be in the neighborhood
of the island of Sokotra. where she was
fires having gone out for lack OF fuel
The Deutschland is an ancient battle
ship. but even the best of war vessels
could not make the voyage without re-
coaling several times between kiel and
Kiaochau.
Here is where England's advantages
become apparent. Practically all the
coal procurable between Gibraltar and
Shanghai is in British hands, and a
fleet of golfers has been sent from
Alden TO overtake the German warrior
and enable her to proceed. The pow
ers will not, of course, cease their ne
gotiations. and it is now reported that
Russia and Germany have united their
offer of $50, 100000. 1t was claimed a
few days ago that Russia had made
the offer alone. There is mystery,
therefore. in the renewal OF the offer
by both countries.
That mystery has its origin in the
coal famine. When the representative
of the car made the offer of the loan he
was asked by the tsung Ii yamen If he
could assure China protection against
the displeasure Of the British. He
could not give a satisfactory answer on
that point. The British ambassador
when applied TO in the same direction.
promptly gave the assurance that
Great Britain could assure China
protection against Russian displeas-
ure. The renewal of the offer by Ger
many and Russia implies that they
think now they can give that assur-
ance: but they are relying upon a rep
etition of Lord Salisbury's policy, and
the chance that. no matter what they
do. Great Britain win yield in the end.
That depends upon how far the British
government relies upon the fidelity of
King Coal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

There Is strong opposition i'm the Cam
adam parliament to the great Stickeen
railway job. and fight on It has already
been precipitated. In the course OF the
debate Tuesday in the house at Ottawa.
Minister Blair undertook 10 defend II and
to explain The terms. Says the report:
Mr. Blair spoke with unnecessary
warmth and WAS evidently not very IA
miliar with his subject. Mr. Foster
elected the confession that the minister
knew nothing about the transshipment
OF goods ri WranRel from ocean steamers
to river boats. neither had he sought an
authoritative opinion from law officers
o. the crown as 70 the status Of Canada
there MesSrs- HaEyavr. Wallace. Mon
tague and Robertson strongly opposed the
deal. insisting that by Mr Blair's adrnls-
sion an an-Cnnadian route had not been
unQuestionahly secured
The Canadians are beginning TO under
stand that their status a; Fort wrang4l
is no better than At Skagway and Dyea
They now realize. TOO. that the so-calIed
ail-Canadlan route is a ridiculous mis-
homer. When passengers have gone hv
ocean steamer 20 WsanEel. transferred %
river steamer. again changed At
Telegraph creek 20 rail and then once
more 10 steamer or Lake Teslin. they
VII be on a footing NTH persons who
have gone over the Dyea and Skaewav
trails 70 Lake Lindeman or Lake Ben
nett. Il VIII not he long ere the diff
cu''ies and har3ships Of these trails VIII
bc q small Importance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

It is not easy TO see just what 1t was
about the verdict condemning him 10
life in prison that excited the risibilities
OF Luetgert, wife murderer. 1t may be that
he has solid convictions as to the falii-
of not oyer-nice lawyers, and it struck
him as very good joke that a jury should
solemnly assume that its verdict would
be fulfilled. 1t Is to be hoped that the
public win have the last and best laugh
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

''Why so thoughtful9' asked the bride.
well. replied the groom. I've lust been
thinking how / worried for two yeas
for fear l wouldn't get you"
And now?'
Why. now. when l think II all over. 1
can't help kicking myself for being such
fool as To ry."-Chicago Post.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

NOT POPULIsT FOR MAYOR.
Only FIVE days more remain now in
which TO register. The condition is be-
coming serious. Thousands Of good citi-
gems have entirely neglected to register.
II does not seem fair that the city which
has made it possible for them to be 40
busy should suffer by a neglect which
arises only through their exceptional
men to make an effort: times are not
hard now. so that they need not be-
grudge half an hour for an employee
also to register. Il may cause a lit
tie temporary Inconvenience. but the
result Of the forthcoming election Is
so vital that II would justify not only
a little inconvenience. but an absolute
sacrifice.
The question for the citizens Of Seat
tie 10 determine is whether the next
mayor of this city shall be Republican
or Populist. The answer to that ques-
ton depends entirely upon whether or
not the business men OF this city have
registered. We do not mean by BUSH
ness men only those who run stores
we mean the man who is now stand
ing behind the counter. but who hopes
one day to be In business for himself;
we mean the owners of property. who
through the excellent business admins
tration of the Republicans have had
their taxes reduced; we mean the sensi-
bic workingmen who, instead of being
idle, are now busy.
We do not hesitate to say that we
consider Ii would be a gross disgrace
upon Seattle to have the news so forth
that Populist had been elected mayor.
This does not mean that there are not
good and honest men in the ranks of
the Peoples party. But Ii takes some
thing more than mere goodness to ad-
minister the affairs of a city. We do
not want Seattle turned into an arena
OF controversy over national questions
nor do We consider municipal govern
ment the field wherein sectarianism
should work.
The administration of a city is en-
tireiy a matter OF business. If we have
good business methods and good busi-
ness officials We can safely leave our
interests to them. Having done that
we can at our leisure determine mat
tiers OF policy and principle and even
competent men at the head of affairs
or men who will seek to make the city
hall an academy for the teaching Of
their peculiar doctrines. however good
they may be. we shall have to pay for
our folly in increased taxation. IL there
is any department of the government
In which citizens seek TO impress their
views II Is unquestionably the city coun
ell. That is the body whose member
ship should represent ideas. The ex-
ecNtives should be chosen solely with a
view TO their fitness for the business
intrusted TO them.
Business men more than others should
appreciate the importance OF this. 1t
was the neglect OF their duty by men In
good standing which brought about the
shocking conditions existing IN New
York and Chicago. While some good
men went off at a tangent because they
could not have their way altogether.
and other good. but Indifferent or indo-
lent men stayed away from the polls,
the vicious elements dominated. They
are ever alert and see their opportunl-
ties.
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attended to- The proposed method does
not lessen In any degree the obligation
Of the city to keep the prop~rty-owner
informed that he IL about TO incur a
liability. Having done that, IL becomes
his business TO gee that his interests
are protected, while no hardship is in
fsErfed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

The business man who neglects to re-
gister neglects his business interest. The
deliberate refusal Of many citizens to go
near the city hall Is omnous testimony
of the general public indifference as 10
the forthcoming city election.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

We We're scorching ur the asphalt.
III be true to YOU she said:
But when the copper stopped me, ah,
Most shamelessly she fled,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

Eileasburg Capital: y disnfectant that
smells good isn't good iisinfec,ant The
fusion forces are firing Of fusion.
SkaEit News-Herald. Wheat is up hay
is Up. dogs are up. What more could our
people want who are literally supplied
with all OF these articles
Chelan Leader. Not All the tales are
golden that come from the Kiondike Some
writers tell IN vivid words % TIRE many
Who lose everything in the mad rush and
gain nothing: but. Of course. their stories
are Tot needed.
Yakima Republic: The highest price yet
paid Cor a Yankee stock owner for sheen
was gwen James Wright last week He
sold tgo ears for Tacoma shipment -
ceiviag S-Izss par head This IL had Pop
news. bat Il goes, just the sane
ColV!]4e StateSTan-ind@x: How are ths
mighty falleG ard al for the sake 81 ar
other term - the pie COUNTER Since that
senatorial lee begun TO huzz In his ears
tand u began . buzz directly after he WIS
nominated fer GOVERNOR. John X Rogers
the statesman. patriot and Clu-.nnatas
would rather drop any plank from the re-
form platform than that his name should
p. dropped from the ron % ofssceno,Sars
That Is the private opinion q many MID
d-&-of-tAe-r5aaeFs publicly expressed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

Ere long the farmer gay Will so.
With face all free from sorrow,
To make advances to the men
From whom he used to borrow.
washington Star.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

She-Why is it that they always have
the pictures of men on the bank notes?
he-oh, my dear. if they had ladies'
races on them we never would be able 10
pass them.-Yonkers Statesman
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

Il have never yet lost patient" said
young DR.. Doce. proudly
can't say that much" replied Dr.
Pafesis. Il often have patient get Well"
Life
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11
NUGGETS.

He can't hoe his own row.
No He has been n rake all his life"
Life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

The Post-Inte1itgencer hereby
guarantees Its advertisers bona
Adc paid circulation. Daily. Weekly
and Sunday. double that Of any
ether newspaper published In the
state OF Washington. Advertising
contract. will be made subject 10
this qua ra tee.
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.
SEATTLE. FRIDAY, FEB. II.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11

Seattle. Second avenue and Cherry street
New York. rooms u. -. = Tribune osas-
Chicago. al Chamber OF Commerce.
Tacoma. LIS Pacific avenue
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11
Underwear Department.

Clearing out Heavy Winter Underwear at almoz
bargains FOR Friday and Saturday.
Ladies' Heavy F1eeced Underwear. only 50c a garmc
Ladies Natural Wool Garments. nou-shrnklng redu
Childrea's Knit Sleeping Garments (Dr Benton'sl all
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STATE PRESS.

EheasburE Capital: y disinfectant that
smells good isn't good disinfec;ant. The
fusion forces are firing OF fusion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-11
Some Specials for Friday.
Remnants Today of Dress Goods.

We have gathered together all odd lengths
waist lengths, skirt lengths. etc.-in plain an
ored. and placed them our main aisle harga
plain figures. and these figures less than @
you pay for the same goods by the yard
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-31

LONDON, Aug. s1.-The Daily
Graphic says that Lord Salisbury, In
1888, communicated to Emperor William
a memorandum showing the tremendous
cost Of armed Europe, Emperor william
was 90 impressed that he privately ind
mated his intention 70 summon a dis
armament congress. The aemi-oficlal
German presa ventilated the idea with
the result that so much anImOsity was
revealed on the part Of France that the
Kaiser abandoned the project.
The St Petersburg correspondent OF
the Times Gays: Count Murayieft, the
Russian foreign minister, declares that
the idea originated entirely with Bmper-
or Nicholas. There is much scepticlsm
In diplomatic circles as to any practical
results from a conference and 1t Is ad-
mltted on all sides that the circular
came as the greatest surprise" :"
The Paris correspondent Of the Times
still insists that n. Faure and the
French ministers knew nothing before
hand end that the cars proposal has
plunged the entire official world into ter-
rible embarrassment and almost into
stupefaetion.
"Eyerybody," says NJ. De BloWits, "iS
asking with dismay what II means. II
Is sad awakening for France and her
papers are making an immense effort to
restrain their feelings in the face of
what is regarded as Russian perhdy."
The 81. Petersburg correspondent OF
the Daily Mail says: "The proposal Is a
victory for N. Do witte. the Russian
minister Of finance, over Count Mura-
Wen. the former having warned EN-
peror Nicholas that, II Muravleirs prov
ocative policy toward England were
continued, Russia would coon become
bankrupt De W1tte advised dlsarma-
ment as peace policy 70 enable him to
carry out his plans for gold standard
in Russia and rehabilitation Of Russian
finance"
BERLIN, Aug. si.-The ohiclal Nord
Deutsche Allgemeine zeituug believed
to be inspired by Prince Won HOhenlohe,
the imperial chancellor, declares the
Willingness of Emperor William and
Germany to accept the invitation to at
tend the congress as proposed by the
Russian emperor,
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Special Dispatsa 70 tue !nsellseneSr. g
kS4sAfs W. va, aug SO.-7rOr sn
on year convention tne seeona eonstes-
slonal district meeting tomorrow "lll
De q hummer. This qule'' unpEe'en''ouA
town Is overfioWing to-nisnt' ana Pc
cause OF delayed trains many OF tne eei'
egateS win not show up until morning.
Keyser Is a littie snort on no'els' ana
at midnight sq'iaas OF men may oe seen
hunting temporary home. at tne houses
OF citizens, which were f0una .., mem I.,,, Os
the reception eolimlesee' Ane An'e'n-
geneer man observed taat ten men were
assigned 70 room Is at the Keys house
That Indicates now great Is the crush
Unless a great change OF sentiment
takes place between now ana mosmng
CONGRESSMAN Dayton VIII pc nominated
on the hrst ballot with At least twenty
five votes to spare he arrived to-nisht
at o'clock and received a TREMENDOUS
ovation along the Fnnte 20 the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs' W. E. CROOKS whose guest
ne Is
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ED" AND @PEARLs

Get Prominent Cleveland Han n Trol.
bio-APsarlB VEas EloAaina aaT Wheel.
Ing, ". We.
CLEVELAND, Ohio August ia-
Julius W. Beeman. q young married
man. and a brother Of Dr. Z, Z. Bee
man, the wealthy chewing gum manu-
faelureh mas arrested to-day. On sun.
day Chief Of Police Corner received
from the chief Of police Of Ruifalo soy-
eral letters picked up on The streets Of
Buffalo All were alike, and were WRIT
ten IN a WomAn'B hand. Each was adj
dressed 10 Dear Ed" and was signed
Pearl" The letter. were very tender,
as though the two were very dear TO
each other, and expressed sorrow that
she was not able to meet him N Buff
fRlo, and was compelled 70 50 70 Wheel-
Ing. W. Va. Being out Of money while
In Cleveland. Pearl" wrote ahe had
been compelled 10 pawn her solitaire
diamond ring. She asked for only Sle y
on Il. whereas she might easily haNa
obtained SIS" PEARL begged forgive
ness, and enclosed the pawn cheek and
requested "DeaF Ed" to redeem the
ring. The pawn ticket was Of the regu-
lation kind and had ostenslblY been
given by Julius ", Beeman. pawn
broker, Beckman, Block, Cleveland. o.
The Cleveland police located Beeman
at once In the Beckman block, and upon
inquiry learned that he represented
himself 70 be the agent Of medical
company. He Was receiving q great
many letters from Buffalo, Beeman re-.
fused 10 honor pawn check presented
by a detective, declaring that he did mot
run q pawn shop, and that some one
must have played a Joke on him. How
ever, he was arrested, the police believ-
ing that he was confninB his opera
lions to the mail A number Of the
''Dear Ed" letters and pawn checks,
made out for Pearls" ring, were found
in his waste paper basket How many
letters from Buffalo containing the
pawn checks and remlttanees OF Sls 80
that Beeman received. the police de-
cline to state, even II they know. IL
Is presumed that a considerable num-
ber Of the letters were dropped on the
streets OF Buffalo.
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CENTRAL AMERICAN STATES

To be Merged In mTho United States NJ
Central Amorloa"-PrOEreSG OF COnStl.
tutIonal ConVsntIon.
Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Aug. ls.-The
convention assembled at Managua to
form a constitution for a confederacy
to consist OF the states Of Salvador,
Honduras and Nicaragua has agreed
upon 42 of tho 149 articles.
1t has been agreed that the name Of
the confederacy shall be "The United
States Of Central America"
The decisions arrived at are Us to
what the people and the states shall no!
do, not what the people have conceded
to the government OF the United states
OF Central America. They declare that
there shall be no death penalty enforced
by any state and that no state shall
cede any Of its territory. They bride the
liberty OF the press and OF public decla-
ratlons OF opinions adverse to the GOV
ernment Tho work will not be COM
pleted until about November !,
ThediCt OF the Greater Republic or Cen
trail America has asked the government
OF Nicaragua for all the documents IN
It's archives relative to the construction
OF an inter-uceanlc canal across Mica
rngua for the purpose, as El Liberal
government daily newspaper says, 81
Investigating the reasons why th'
limited States Of North America appear
to have decided to construct the canal
Many OF the principal Importers In
western Nicaragua, native and foreign
have called on the government during
the last ten days and asked II not TO
advance the duties on imports, as II had
contemplated doing, 100 per cent on tho
present very high rates, Of which ad-
vance from 10 to % per cent IL to be paid
In uOld
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MADRID, August SO.-The impartial
to-day referring to the ezar's peace
note, expressing the belief that his ma
1estv's pronouncement can hardly come
from a mere dreamer. II adds: "Re-
Election convIness US that It was only
issued after consultation with Presi-
dent Faure and Emperor William, and
that Il forsshadows period OF great
diplomatic activity"
In conclusion the impartial says: we
urge Spain to pay close attention to the
matter, a. ASsuredly Spain Is not the
power least IHteresled In H."
The Liberal is OF the opinion that the
cSar's object was to avert q threatening
rupture Of Views which prevail, adding:
"The work Of the HlSpano-Amerlcan
commission In Paris Is hardly worthy
OF mentioned In comparison with the
proposed conference, which ought to be
attended by the United States as well
as Europe, for should war break out
and extend from the Mediterranean to
the China sea, Spain must awake In
order TO preserve the little she has
managed to save from tho ruin"
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slons Of admiration and pleasure were
unbounded Upon returning 70 Colonel
Herrick's home on Euclid Heights the
President took q nap, and after lunch
the President and Colonel HeFTick took
another drive. This time out into the
country. During the afternoon Mss
Helen Mckinley the Presldent's sister,
and Miss Mckinley his niece, Of Can
toni called at the HerTiok home.
Justice White and Secretary OF State
Day arrived at the house about 8 O'clock
In the evening, undoubtedly 70 consult
with the President over the formers de-
clslon as TO acting 40 one Of the peace
commissioners
At dinner were President and Ars.
Mckinley, Colonel and MfR Herriek,
Justice White, Secretary Day, Assistant
Presidents Secretary CoFtely0u, MA.
n. A. Hanna and Miss Hanna
Mrs. Mckinley was indisposed by q
slight cold and remained within doors
during the day but expects to go out
riding with the President tomorrow.
The worlSmen engaged on q hne new
residence being built across the boule-
yard from Colonel HerTick's home did
graceful and patriotic thing to-day. In
front Of the house, between the side
walk and the roadway, Is an ugly.
rough board shed for the storage OF
tools. etc. The woTkmen dubbed to-
gether, purchased an immense Ameri-
can flag and with ii covered the roof
and side toward the temporary home OF
the President,