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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-05

The robberies of the Rainier avenue
street car and Of the saloon at George
town were probably committed by the
same gang The victims may consider
themselves very lucky that nobody was
hurt, because the robbers evidently
belong 10 desperate gang and would
have no scruples, as they showed in
one case. in killing anybody who re-
sisted or made an attempt to give an
alarm.
With one or two exceptions the
amount Of money captured has been
very small and the scene Of operations
very remote, but with immunity they
will become holder and attempt larger
game. The hest advice that can be given
those who should unhappily fall into the
clutches OF this gang is not to resist.
but to make good use of their eyes, so
that they might identify at least one
OF the robbers. AS the holdups are re-
peated the risk of identification will be-
EnllfH greater anu IL Is iiut
that the gang. after one or two more
robberies, will take themselves Oft, The
police will no doubt do their utmost to
capture the thieves. but operating as
they do, II is very difficult to get upon
their track. and without some clew by
which to recognize them. it may be
long before they are traced to their
haunts when not engaged In robbery.
In the present condition OF the city
it will be wise for citizens to carry no
more money with them than they need
for Immediate use. The best place 10
have money is in the bank. The bad
luck Of the woman who carried her
purse in her hands and the fate Of sew
erai little boards which have been stolen
from bureau drawers and from under
pillows affords sufficient proof that the
usual hiding places are not safe from
the sneak thieves and experienced pick
pockets who are Fostering Seattle.
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come than q much smaller store. The
good-wfll night consist chiefly Ia the
willingness OF the proprietor to sell his
goods TO the public upon smaller mar
gin OF profit than his neighbor with
smaller stock II would be the height
Of injustice to tax . ssorekeeper more
because he sold his goods to the public
st less profit.
Z is to some extent the same with
franchise, reserving the distinction we
have already pointed out. A street car
company might have line running
through unimproved property and with
a small volume Of business. while an
other company might have franchise
for a similar distance through terri
tory which had been well built up and
afforded a good income. Enterprise
might tempt a man to take the risk OF
running a street car line through new
district and be the means OF having
the land improved by the erection OF
houses all along the line. each Of which
would add to the taxable value OF the
district. At the same time on account
of the thinness OF the line of buildings
the road might be reduced to the neces-
sity OF the most extreme economy In
order to keep alive. That franchise
would not be as valuable as one which
produced a good revenue. The great
difficulty would be to determine what
was the value of the good roads fran
chise. Then if the poor road escaped
taxation altogether. the other road
might make the complaint that the two
were not running upon equal terms
The measure of the value Of fran
chise would seem to be the total in
come 1t brought into its owners treas
ury. From this it might be just to de-
duct a certain portion Of the income
for each car running on the line be-
cause the plant, rolling stock and track
all have a share in producing that in
come.
1t would not have been proposed to
tax franchises II they had been sold
for a reasonable sum in the first place.
Franchises should not be sold out for
a specific sum, but for a reasonable per-
centage OF the gross returns above a
certain sum needed for the first expert
mental running expenses. Then the
city would profit by the growth of traf-
fic, and line which had the misfor-
tune to run through poor territory
would only pay In proportion to one
running through good territory. There
is considerable chance about the direc-
ton in which population will gather.
and IL lump sum is exacted at the
starting out of road, it may prove
that the amount was altogether too
much for one road and altogether too
little for another.
This would leave the tax to fall upon
the visible property of a corporation
the same as upon that OF any other tax
payer.
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PRIZE MONEY.

When the government has decided
which Of the captured merchantmen
are to be retained as prizes. 1t will be-
come necessary TO arrange for the dis
position OF the vessels so as to admit
OF the allotment of the proceeds in &C
cordance with rules OF naval warfare.
Some OF those prizes will net very
handsome sum for their captors and
the practice usually followed win be
of general interest
Vessels and their cargoes captured
as prize in naval warfare are sent into
port for an adjudicatio4 in a prize
court. which is a branch of the Fed
erai court usually instituted tempo
rarily for the purpose. II condemned
the property Is sold by the United
States marshal and the proceeds. when
the capture has been made by a ves-
sci of the navy. disposed Of according
To the decree OF court. II the prize
should be Of equal or superior force to
the vessel or vessels making the cap
ture, the whole of the net proceeds
win be decreed to the captors. but when
OF inferior force one-half will be de-
creed to the United States and the
other half to the captors. This sup
plies an incentive to courage and dar-
ing in making captures.
The prize money adjudged to captors
Is distributed among all on board the
capturing vessel. The commander OF
fleet or squadron receives one-twen-
tieth part OF all prize money awarded
to any vessel or vessels under his i'm
mediate command. The commander OF
a division of fleet or squadron re-
ceives sum equal TO one-fiftieth OF
any prize money awarded to vessel
OF the division under his command.
This comes out OF the amount awarded
10 cartors unless moiety shall be due
the United States. under the conditions
a 'eady mentioned. when 1t comes out
Of such moiety. The feet captain re-
peiyes one-hundredth part of the money
awarded to any vessel Of the feet in
which he Is serving. Tho commander
OF a single vessel receives one-tenth of
the prize money and after these de-
ductions have been made the residue
il distributed among all Others doing
duty on board, and borne upon the
books of the ship. in proportion to their
respective rates OF pay.
The prize money il also shared by
all vessels of the navy within signal
distance of the vessel making the cap
tura and in such eondihon as To be
able to render effective aid IL required.
The share of prize money awarded
To the United States Is set apart for
ever "a a fund for the payment Of PEN
sions to naval Officers. seamen and
marines entitled 20 pensions. These
rules DO not apply 10 privateers. which
are entitled 10 prize money under laws
relating To themselves and usually
made al the outset Of each expedition.
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and they call it the Pacific ocean!
-. ~ -
Col. LIS might go along as a sky
rocket.
-. -. -
Some very lively news is also in store for
the expectant Klondikers.
~ ~ ~
Several Spanish cruisers are hanging
about Gibraltar. Gibraltar is good safe
place.
~ ~ -
The Spanish seat of government IS In
need OF some large strong dark-brown
patches.
- p. ~
Young King Alfonso speaks Spanish. En-
glish. German and French. But his people
can fight In no language.
- ~ -
John L. Smiths resignation seems to be
one of his few acts that has met the
unanlmou1 approval of all the citizens %
Skagway.
-. -. ~
Spain still has "A chance to turn the tide
by declaring truce and inviting the ves-
sells in Manila harbor to take station at
buoy No. 4.
- - -
II Weyler will run for general Of the
Spanish troops. and viii! agree TO lead
them in person. he will get the whole
American vote.
-. -
Mr.. Bryan will not enlist because he
fears his motives will be misconstrued.
But Lieut.. Col. Is need not worry
about his motives being misconstrued.
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The announcement that the British gov
eminent Intends sending Sir Thomas III
Sanderson "a ambassador 10 Washington
Is very significant. Probably TO man in
the diplomats service OF Great R-!ta n
has more thorough knowledge or the re-
iatioas CT that country with foreign pow
ets. lie has been In the foreign orfce
nearly forty years and has been la con-
fi6entiai offices all the time. He was pr
yaie secretary to the Ear; Of Dsrav aad
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King Otto, OF Bavaria, IL said 10 be
dying. Ills eccentricities compelled his
government some years ago 10 remove
him from the exercise OF authority and
place him in confinement. Assesses are
now forming on his brain and he has los,
all power CT speech. In his occasional
spells OF partial activity he necessarily
wandeTs around his cell with shamhllng
sast. Measures are already being taken
In anticipation OF his early demise.
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Let All Citizens show Their Appre-
citation Of an Honor.

Olympia. Wash. May 3. 1895.
To the Editor: While anxiously await
ing confirmation and de;sils OF the glorl-
Gus victory won under the leadership OF
Commodore Dewey aboard the flagship
Olympia, the thought occurs that this state
has never yet taken any decisive action
looking to the attestation OF its apprec.a-
ton Of the honor that was conferred up
on the state In the naming Of that vessel
for its capital. This honor, now made
brilliant by the Manila achievement. ap-
peas TO the patriotic spirit OF orr cid-
zens. The people OF this city are espe-
ciaIly conscious OF the honor that has been
conferred. and feel that they would like
20 purchase such silver service to best9w
upon the Olympia as VIII be appropriate:
bat the community il too small 20 Sarry
ont such undertaking. have the assur-
that they Will Willingly and gladly do
thslr share toward suitable decoration
Of the Olympia. II 1t can be done with
the cooperation Of the pubhc-spirited citl-
gems OF the state. I therefore suggest
tha; If the leading papers Of the state VIII
undertake a popular subscription, olym-
pia viii join in the movement and con-
tribute her fun share. This suggestion
Is made because. while We realize that
Olympia has been highly hosorea, that
honor has been conferred IN recognition
rather og the state than % the city. I
tertaking can be accomplished. VIII you
not launch the movement
ED c. SUFFER-, Editor oiymp.sa.
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About . year ago . standing item OF
news was that the Laxard Freres. OF New
York. had shipped 50 much gold TO Eu-
rope. Pressure upon the space Of news
papers has prevented continuance Of
that piece OF news. but whenever it creeps
in now among the war dispatches It Is
changed to read. "Lazard Freres an
nounce thAt they have engaged $4,000 90
gold in London for shipment to the United
States"
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The British steamer Alert. which sailed
from Port Royal for Santiago de Cuba
to protect the British consul there, on re-
TO Jamaica. II the news reaches that YES
sci that the consul is now III jail 1t will
speedily return and prompt explanation
will be demanded from London OF the
Spanish government.
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The work Of construction for the Sno-
Qualmie Falls Power Company continues
steadily. A very peasant excursion was
made Tuesday to the scene OF operations
by cur neighbcrs. the city officials OF Ia
coma. and several representatives of the
Pierce county government. A great i'm
petus should be given to manufacturing
when the work is completed and power
can De supplied.
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We have declared ourselves as not de-
string any territory as the result OF our
conquest of Spain, but we may find 1t
convenient to follow the illustrious exam
pie of Russia and take lease for ninety
Caribbean sea and another in the Philip
pine islands
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It Is noticeable that official communica-
the United States in the singular. while
our own officials use the plural. II Is also
worth passing notice that whereas Mr..
Cleveland always referred to himself in
the first person. President Mckinley only
uses 1t when the nature Of his eommuni-
cation requires il. He generally refers 30
himself as 1.-THE executive"
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20 Earl Granville when they were ssere-
taries for foreign affairs. and has been per-
manent underseeretary for many years.
The position he holds Is one that does
not change with each ministry. Capacity
is the only qualification needed
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An English member OF parliament has
been stimulated by the victory of the
American fleet to disregard parliamentary
language and use the old English smile
that the Spanish fleet has been knocked
into a cooked hat" We thank the Brit
ish NJ. p. for the suggestion and adopt
IL into the American language.
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tTtVFlaEI FIiIl5 y I'LL
There liz a great class II geography Just
az the present time. 1t consists 81 the
American people. They are raa&ine sgpe-
csal,y OF shs- West Indies and giving az
tention 20 some ether localities What
ever the evils consequent upon the pres
eat difficulties taers viii lbs more geo.
graphical knowledge IN the country than
ever before
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A GUARANTEE


Tasr Duty or NEUTRAiss.
So far, during the progress OF the
war. we have been fortunate IN nos
having been called upon to exercise our
right OF search of vessels sailing under
= neutral flag. One British ship was
captured a few days ago. but vas
promptly released upon proof of iden-
tity. Nevertheless. our declaration OF
an Intention not 10 modest neutrals does
no. release them from certain response
biIity. beth in respecting blockade and
Our rights 20 prevent the carrying OF
contraband OF war. Notwithstanding
official announcements OF neutrality
on the part OF powers, It sometimes
happens that tramp vessels Will be
tempted. by the hope of gain, tn act In
defiance OF the regulations laid down
by the government under whose nag
they are sailing. If, therefore. even
British vessel should be caught violat-
Ing the laws of war. II would have to
suffer, and Great Britain could not be
held accountable for it's act. The pun
ishment would be eonfiscation, either In
whole or In part. according to the Of
fenslveness Of the vessels recalcitrancy.
We must have recourse again TO the
declaration OF Paris. as II Is known In
International law, for definition of the
rights and responsibilities OF neutrais.
The neutral flag protects enemies goods
with the exception OF contraband of
war; and neutral goods. except contra
band of war are not liable to capture
under the flag of the enemy. The gen.
etal opinion IL that American property,
II not contrahand OF war. viii practical
Is be protected from seizure II carried In
neutral vessels, but this immunity VIII
be subject TO the right OF visitation and
search "a determine she character Of the
ship aud her cargo. Hut even with this
understanding, II is considered very
Improbable that Americans will be able
10 recover from Spain for any damage
or less sustained by their property. car
RED in "a neutral vessel where the dam
act OF Spanish war vessels In demand
Ing and executing their right of search.
Spain 10 notorious and even Infamous
for It's methods of war. We may be
sure that II viii take advantage 81
every opportunity 20 destroy our prop
ersy and harass our maritime com
merce wherever It can and by every
means I'm SIS power.
Neutrality ON the part of power
means that II viii continue 10 I've at
peace with and viii wholly abstain
from taking any part IN the hostllities
has laid down some general rules l,npos-
fng responsibilities upon neutrality
which have the effect of exposing 10
eontisca,loe for default. with the fur
Their consequence that insurance policies
"a protes; adventures ia Violation there
Of are void absolutely Tn the hostile
country ana o0'y valid IN a neutral
country. when made with notice If the
nature Of the risk.
Ncutrals must nat. during the canlin.
vance 81 hostiiittes. Furnish either bel.
ngerents with waTilke stores Cr articles
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This is no time to be talking politics,
but it would not be courteous to the fine
city of st. Paul to omit publishing the
fact that ex-Congressman Kiefer, the Re
publican candidate, has been elected
mayor by about 1000 plurality.
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DON'T DAM THE STREAM OF FREE
DOM.

Don't dam the stream o. Freedom In this
Western hemisphere
II comes rolIin' down the ages till by this
It's gettln' clear
Thet the tide thets sweepin' on'ard, red
with many a martyrs blood
Can't be stopped. ar them :het tries II I'LL
perish In the food.
Don't dam the stream o. Frecdom--i,'s
bound ter make its way
Where the foot of God lssali turn It, ush-
erin la a brighter fday,
TIL the desert place shall flourish an bios
som as the rose.
An the land OF desolation spring to YER
dure where IL flows.
iii.
Don't dam the stream o. Frsedon~yer
might ez well set out
To stop the rain from fallin' by pyopfesy-
In droas.
Yer cant pat out the sunshine by biinaln'
yer own eyes.
An ~ fer keepin summer back, don't try
il Il yer wiSe.
Don't dam the STEAM o Freedom in this
Western hemisphere
Il amt no ole world riyuiet ;het's th&wed
out wunzf a year:
lis a tidal wave ef promise tAet the an
gels push along
Bearin' life upon It's aSssoCgl. beslfin' doom 10
AMZI TIBBAI-s.
Aorr!stovg. ~. J.
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OFFICES:

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Give possofYsce address IN fun. inciuaihK
county and state. s-,t. ar
Hen,,t bv express money order, dfsft VI
Ia reessferesa letter at our rjsh* =.
Observation-Disclosures ONCE, MAIN -
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Address ali ecnmanIea tons and r EN- s,
Py;HI.,auIs, co, Seattle. Wash
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-15
RACING.
no.,on's Country Club onor, Valuable rrl.es.

Reston's Country Club Oners Valuable Pfires.
Boston, Feb. 14.-Hurdle races have been
added to tho steeplechase and fiat races of the
Country Club spring meeting. which will be
held at Clyde Park, May % and 80. There will
be five races each day. entries for tho events
closing on May Il and Is. In addition to tho
usual trophies and prizes. Mr.. Chamblet has
given a 81. 900 trophy to the stewards, which Is
offered in honor Of the noted PAGER Duke Of
Abercorn, and will be known as the Dukes
Cup" The trophy will become the permanent
property of the one winning 1t three times.
The stewards Of the meeting are Robert G..
Hooper. w. G.. Denny. George Lee. G. T. Dexter,
Frank Seabury. E. V. r. Thayer. and Alfred
Bachelor. The programme of races includes
the following:
May 2s-Hack race; purse $3.50; one milei for three
year-oids and upward. purse $500. hurdle race, three
quarters of a mile; purse 5000. one mile and a half,
over six hurdles; Country Club Handicap Steeple-
chase. purse 1000, about two miles and q half; My
opla Steepiechase for registered hunters, purse e75U.
about two miles aud a half.
May 3O-Memorial Day hack race. purse $3.50, three
quarters of u mile; handicap for three.y odds and
upward, purse 5000; one mile hurdle race, purse
$500. three. quarters OF a mile. over seven hurdles;
Tie Dukes Cup, value $1,000. with ~, goo added,
handicap steeplechase, about two miles and q half;
Country Club Cha lenge Cup, value $3.50, with $3.50
added money, about two miles and q half.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-15
ROWING.
All or Harvard's Grow Candidates Have Re-
ported FOR Training.

All or Harvard's Crew Candidates Have Re-
ported FOR Training.
CAMBRIDGE, Feb. 14.-Interest in rowing at
Harvard was revived to-day whom Capt. Good
rich of the varsity crew. John F. Perkins OF the
junior crew and +. L. HiRginson Of the sopho-
more crew called out candidates. Capt. Rand
also called out the remaining candidates for the
baseball team. IN unusually large number Of
mon responded to the calls for the three crews,
although at present tho largest number Of can
didates arc those trying for the freshman eight.
Seldom has greater interest been taken at tho
outset of o rowing season at Harvard. The fact
that no varsity crew will DO chosen until after
the class races in April has encouraged q great
number of men to come out and try for their re-
~spective class crews, with the hope that they may
be chosen when Capt. Goodrich and Coach Leh-
mann make tho selection.
Among the candidates for the senior crew are
Capt. Goodrich. jim Perkins and Charley Bull.
J. f.. Perkins. Boardman and Marvin will go
into tho junior boat. The sophomore crew can
man crew. Among the promising Candidates
for the senior crew besides those already mon.
toned are ex.Capt; Cabot Of the football eleven.
worth and Fuller. The last seven rowed in the
junior crew, last year.. Other senior candi.
croft, Dobyus. Butler. Robinson and Hen.
men. The junior boat will have, Thompson
hna ysar. fs ,add HSs5l'u there ON viii thf Be- 'YBsiF nfs,
Donald. Sampson. Holden. Adams. all excel.
lent material. Coleman. Conroy. Davis and
crew are also candidates. In the sophomore
squad. besides the entire freshman, crew and
substitutes Of last year. are Clark. Talbot,
Swain. Palmer. and Pierce. From the total
number Of candidates for the four class crews
twenty men viii BIO selected in April to form
ond race will DO hold between the three crews
formed after tho provisional selection of the
New London.
Coach Lehman is expected back from Eng.
will have charge of the candidates for the fresh
man crew.