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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

Ralph N. Johnson. Of Pullman. writes
10 the Post-Intelligencsr TO ask X the
dispute over San Juan island arose
through the killing Of hog. Already
tradition Is doing violence 10 q once
famous international controversy. The
killing of the hog was g mere incident.
In 1851 Capt Lafayette Balch. OF san
Francisco. wanted To establish a fish
cry there. but was ordered of by w. J.
Macdonald, agent OF the Hudson Bay
Company, which had an extensive farm
on the island, and claimed the whole OF
IL under a grant from the British gov
ern.nent In 1854 the company refused
10 pay duties TO United States Col
lector Ebey. Ebey. however. planted
the flag Of his country on the island,
and stationed a deputy there. In 1855
Sheriff Barnes went over from What
com and seized and sold thirty-four
sheep for taxes. realizing SOS therefrom.
The company protested. and put in
cia.-,l Of $3.50 for the sheep taken, and
of slI,250 for damages in connection
with their taking. Their claims were
never paid. however. In 1881 Capt. Pre-
vost and Mr. Campbell. Of the inter-
national boundary commission. were
unable to agree on the line from the
astatz and - =
claiming that it should go by Rosario
straits, and Campbell by the Haro
canal. Campbelrs claim giving the isla 4
to the United States, Prevost's to Great
Britain.
In June. 1859. Lyman y. Cutter shot
and killed a boar pig on his own place
that had been injuring him. 1t be-
longed TO the Hudson Bay Company.
Its agent, Dallas. was offensive and
threatening to Cutter. The latter Of
fered II pay for the hog. but refused
to be arrested and taken To Victoria
for punishment. Soon after Gen. Har-
ney. L. S. A., visited the Sound. 10
whom Cutter and the other American
settlers on the island presented their
grievances In writing, asking from him
the military protection at his command.
He complied with their request
The British and Americans were ex-
cited and for time there was a great
gathering Of forces. and serious appre-
hension OK war Joint occupancy of
the island by both governments was
finally arranged as compromise meas
rue. In the end they submitted the
question OF ownership Of the island to
Emperor William OF Germany. who in
1872 decided it in favor Of the United
states
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

The county commissioners nave a diff
cult problem before them The need OF
more vault room is increasing but Il would
not be very wise plan 10 put the treas
urer's office in the basement The better
plan would be- 70 use the basement FOR
vaults. in which can be stored a vast guam
uty OF records which are very valuable.
but are very seldom referred 10. Old war
rants. account books. vouc..ers, records Of
documents could be conveniently stored
there. The best place for a Jail would be
an addition to the present building but
on a story above the ground floor SO that
prisoners could be taken 10 the court room
easily, and not be reached while in Jail
from the outside.
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ssI.'s TRUE DESIGNS.

True Russian opinion is not TO be
learned from the cautious set phrases
OF the principal newspapers. 1t IS
such opinions. however "a are usually
telegraphod. partly because of the
Ylous4.rc. Of the pape. aud partly oe-
cause OF the convenience In telegraph
ing Sat it is the less important news
papers. and especially those of yhe ia
terror. from which can be learned what
the people think Of current events.
So general has becomes the feeling
that Russia intends TO compete with
Great Butain IN China that expires
slons are now 70 be found in papers
which are usually much more guarded.
The SENT, fae.al NoVoe Nrem>a. whose
standing Is such that It could not af-
ford 20 express an opinion which would
he offensive 20 the government. even
ccs so far as TO say that the wisest
and most profitable arrangement for the
British government would BE peglect
understanding with Germany and Rus
ssa. although this involves - surrender
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"A Bosom of Thunder
New York San.


The Hon. John Pardon Altgcld has
taken the trouble to write a letter say
ing that 1.-THE great Democratic party
must take no backward step" AS the
great Democratic party has not shown
any desire TO take any backward step.
the letter was not absolutely necessary.
Still. Il Ia welcome. for ii contains this
eulogy OF the Chicago Platform:
The platform W. adopted in that year
was a second declaration OF independence
for the American people. and it Is much
stronger now than It was then. All We
need TO 40 IS TO stand manfuly by Il and
We viii sweep this country IA the hills
are swept 5y the bosom Of thunder"
Thunder, regarded as 4 sort Of hill
cleaning which with a broom, IL a fine
poetical conception. worthy Of this emil
nent author. We are compelled 10 say.
hove yer. that thunder Is not particularly
formida bic or effective.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28
= VERY NAUGHTY LITTLE pERso,

TREY say I'm very naughty
almost 'SpcCt J am.
E4t BON WdFn I shBt the door
KS nearly sure 10 slam.
TAose little muddy footprints
All up and down the hail;
Taey s8y they e. mina-I cGa't believe
could have uaade them all.
Cause Ft3o ne PLAYED witch ne.
Aui don YOU TANK as'a 10
- nuch wIth bis four feet asr
VITA NY own Ht;la twoe
Can YOU Tell Vhv sAets.Finrs break
Ana tie themselves 4a knots
And how d il mF copy looks
are always fuA Of biots?
X seems as II tao many bots
Lived lu Gre r0t - Ink
R1- when they're Wef and s5lnv
TAey ~ pretty. Goa, yol taiak7
Uey ao,z nv hair gei fsngledr
What masses me ta.k au day.
Aad Wfy don't fofs ard Books tust try
To pax themselves away
Elst r1y IN asking qecsi&srs
Il aek jAem Ail day iong4.
&fa Er7Wn-1o people seem - think
Thag even s1at y wrong.
thsrk that p.rars nigh. BE good.
A aEtle Ny-ana-byt
is xry hard. bsg sometimes
almost sIect Is RTy.
Eat now they say I'm naughty.
And p'Fars tt's ueavsy trss.
There are 50 macy naughty thsays
For lsgi9 folks - DO!
--Ths Working Bey.
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A GUARANTEE
SEATTLE BEFORE ALL.

The better class Of Democrats and
Popuiists must And themselves IN a
very awkward position Just now. There
II uot one bat knows that no national
issue Is involved in the municipal con-
test and that many men who prefer
hum.s 10 calderhead for mayor. with
his colleagues on the ticket for other
offices. viii not hesitate TO vote against
tho Republican party when national
questions are again presented.
Such citizens. whetheg members OF
the Democratic party or the Peoples
party. realize THAI defeat OF the eie-
ments now controlling those parties
locally can injure the party principles
in no respect. What Is 70 be gained By
the elevation 10 power Of the worst ele-
menss Of any party? Even in "A ma
tional campaign. the Democrats and
Peoples party men who believe In the
principles OF their respective parties.
would not care 10 follow the leadership
OF those who are now in control II
they are permitted 10 seize the party
machinery they cannot be ous,ed In
time Tor the next campaign. and the
reputable Democrats and Popullsts VIII
be mortified b. having 10 acknowledge
that leadership or SO down in defeat
al time when q principle Is at stake
The only salvation for Democracy
and Populism ia to thrust back into a
subordinate position those who have
now snuhbed and Inundated all that
is best in The respective parties. and to
reorganlze the parties upon a substan-
tial basis
SO far as Seattle is concerned It is
not al present a question Of party
dominauon. but OF good government
and the good name OF the city. Thar
Will bee lost and nothing be achieved
fer principle by permitting tho success
of the Way-iiart machine. II they
should succeed. the Democrats and
Popullsts vii De the sufferers because
they viii have O. bear the inevitable
odium which viii De cast upon th,m By
those now IN the saddle. So neensed
viii the people hscome that vheu an
other election comes around. they VIII
sRow under every man Who bears the
hated name. Nothlng can do SO much
t. insure after defeat 81 a fusion ticket
ia the fan campaign as the success
in March Of those who. dlscsedijed ana
disowned - many reputable men ~
their own parties. are attempting 10
fierce unon The peop,e an obnoxious and
Incompetent administtat sa.
This IS ti'n, Nheu an responsible
citizens mus; ..~.- Common oause
against the common enemy ~ car cljy's
interests. It is not question % poll-
ties. bat OF good citizenship. uot quas-
iion Of Party sueeeas. "a, * tae cl.y' IS
welfare.
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sIMPLE-MINDED GEORGE WASH
INGTON.

The Victoria Times devotes an edi-
torial TO George Washington, and
quotes what 1t calls "a shrewd critic"
who observed with the slapdash ego
tism Of the irresponsible sayer Of SEN
satlonai nonsense: washington came
more perilously near being densely
stupid than any great man whose name
history has preserved 1t adds that
Washington was "a Supplemented Vir-
GINA farmer"
If to have done that which has en-
shrined him in the hearts of the great
est and freest nation Of the earth. a
hundred years after his death. as the
father Of his country stamps him as
'simple-minded." it is pity the word
has not had more Of such simple-nindei
men. He was simple minded. indeed. If
by that is meant that he was sincere.
devoted. brave. truthful and patriotic.
It is true that his mind was not given
to complexities Of preyarication. du-
plicity, schemlng and seldshness. He
directed all the energy Of his nature TO
one single purpose-the foundation Of n
system Of government whose principles
are magnificent In their simplicity and
purity.
How are we to Judge Of him as
''densely stupid?" Is It by the deeds
he accomplished or the doctrines he
taught? His deeds need no apologist
lie accomplished mora than any one
other man in the history OF the world.
lie overcame difficulties which were SO
obstinate that many Americans Of his
day despaired 81 success. lie turned
defeat into victory. despair into re-
joicing. resentment into successful
action Il Washington came 50 near
being +densely stupid" what shall be
said of the next best to him?
There IS no evidence Of stupidity in
the marvellous foresight he displayed
in the clear conception he had Of the
responsibilities t. be borne by the new
republic, or in the perspicaclty with
which he OWNED the dangers that
threatened the Union no less within
thAn without HIS farewell address is
one Of the most remarkable exposltions
Of the science Of government and os
the demands u patriotism that ever
sr-aratas f-.~, +ba h..-,,,, .s -
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Calamity Characteristic.



The Democratic papers are rejoicing over
the exclusion Of American fruit from Ger
many. and are hoping that there Is truth
IN the story that American wines and
horses VIII also be shut out. They were
iubilant a few years ago when Germany
prohibited the Importation Of American
pork. bacon ard lard Anything which Is
calculated 10 iniure or d!scredu the
country always brings joy 10 the Demo-
Gratis. Their triumph in the present In
stance. however. is likely Il be vegy short.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

In the matter Of the vote upon the eligi-
bihty Of Senator Corbett TO 4 seat in the
United States senate, the law is very de-
fecuve in its failure TO provide for con-
tingencies. and precedent is not too well
established TO place all doubtful cases in a
decided category. The Corhett case has
been argued by eminent constitutional law
yers on both sides. and the decision should
make more certain the rights Oh governors
to appoint in case Of failure to elect BY the
legislature.
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guine would have dared to hope when
the constitution was formed
And al this was the work of a sim
pie-rinded Virginia farmer, These
were the broad. noble purposes and
grand achievements of man who. a
petty. earping critic says came more
perilously near being densely stupid
than any great man whose name history
has presevAdyp - ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

consumptive patient, who made use of Ripans
Tabues found his weight increased but was made anxious
because expectoaon ceased and feared that account
that harm would result but consulting physician he
of the lungs in any material deeree but # thew do co as
all they have tendency favor expectoation rather
than to suppress it. Consequently there no reason why
consumptive should discontinue the of Ripans Tab
ues because eXpecoraton has ceased Furthermore IN
lung troubles increase in weight the best indication
OF Improvement and the Tabules regulate the dges-
ton they increase nutrition and doing the very service
required to produce best results.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

The experience Of San Francisco with rs
advertising bureau is not calculated 10 i'm
press outsiders with much confidence in
the capacity OF It's business men. We may
point with pride" TO the very different
result attained by the Seattle bureau un-
der the capable management OF Erastus
Brainerd
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

Philadelphia Press.
The United states tariff 50 far as Il ex-
Guides goods does l. by means u duty
which treats all alike. but Prussia Ia cx-
Guiding American frut. as In the case 81
American meat. does IL by means OF ad-
illustrative processes that presume "hat
= false and then act upon g. This Is q
distinction without difference, bat some
vav-pirg free traders refuse 70 see il.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

Tacoma. complains. as Seattle did. OF the
neglect of elective duties by citizens who
have the most at stake In the selection OF
city officers. The only effective election
law will be that which imposes fine for
refusal TO act as elector. just as fine is
imposed for failure 10 do jury duty
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

1t is TO the honor OF the American people
that they scout the idea OF a mere money
indemnity from Spain as compensation for
the loss Of so many brave lives. Perhaps
after all. the world VIII be better hammered
IL Spain is punished severely for the hor-
r-ihia Outropp
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

The attempted assassination OF King
George of Greece viii do much TO re-es;ab-
lish his popularity. His brave act in
standing up TO shield his daughter while
due only perhaps to a natural impulse,
arouses in every mans hear, a feeling Of
sympathy and respect. The bastard is
TO be found in every race. but the whole
world should take UP arms against him
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

GalVesf01 NcWs
There IS nothing IN name Ssth Low "a
1reed as Il candidate for mayor OF Greater
NV York because q his high character
on tha other band Mr. n gh. = merchant
81 Atlanta. claims 70 sell AZ prices lower
.hsr ANYBODY else IN the toN1-
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Mayor Fawcett is very emphatic III his
declaration of purpose as 10 Guvnor Tea;s.
While his legal attitude may be open to
question. there is no doubt thai most men
would be reluctant to force themselves into
a position where they were evidently not
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-28

PhHadelchss North American.
A. the meeting CT eur Browning Society
isst nszhs al tae tights suddeaiy vet eat "
And - coarse as usLs1. SEA a. found
yourselves creeping In tne DARK
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The r1ls SAYS the streets OF heaven
rre paved With god
Yes
Then why DONE people struggle ia e.,
there as they "a TO set 70 the K.on-
c.ke~.'
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Long on Hark.

Philadelphia Times
When thar, discussion Of tne dogs o.
var being slipped war ships might * re-
uar5ed as he 1avks tn gae case.
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fenergs sfi.neptied.

Chicago Journal
"Biadley is = great hustler"
Yes bat ae never has .3ine 70 Ses
started right"
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NtGG GETS

why does the baron look 80 glum
I thought he had just married an heir
ess."
SO he has. but he speculated few
days after the marriage and los; the bet
ter half Of his wife, "-Fliegende Batter.
Harry" she asked. "are you In favor
Of annexation
Yes. he replied. tenderly "wm you
throw yourself on my support and have
a paTsOn ratify the treaty?" The treaty
is being observation-disclosures American.
''They have never spoken since they
took part In private theatrlcals,' said
Miss Cayenne.
Il see; professional jealousy"
"Oh dear. no; something far worse. Irs
amateur Jealousy. "-Tid-Blts.
The patriarch sat on a bag Of oats in
front Of his tent. thinking Of the vicissi-
tudes through which he had passed since
hs eft Ur of the Chaldees and started
on his eventful journey to the south
country.
The setting sun lit up his rugged feat
ures and its dying rays family Uumin-
ated the plain between Kadesh and Shur.
where the caravan had goae into camp
f9r the night.
My venerable friend" asked native
q GeTar who was stro.ing about, may
I ask your name?'
MY name" replied the patriarch. zig
Abraham"
The native eyed him sharply.
Pardon me" - said. II took you for
Senator Peffer. '-Chicaso News.
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took part In private theatrlcals," said
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amateur Jealousy. It'd Bits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
THE KATAHDIN.
. vrssEr. FOR WHICH FOREIGN NATIONS
HAVE NO MATCH.

,,uy RAM. SHE IS EXPECTED TO GIVE
ooop .--oUNr OF HERSELF IN AN EN-
cor,--rR WITH AN ENEMY's SHIP.
Naval e,r.rf- have argued for and against tho
lin. of tno am vessel Katahdin as a factor In a
Goa oeht 81. all admit that the ram itself is an
extremely o'sful and dangerous weapon A ship
assigned o.. yely for rammng Is something
which Is 10 be tested. and at present tho
srguers q ding their peace. waiting to hear
what the 1oking craft will have to say when
she conf armed enemy detailed descrip-
lion OF .el Is given elsewhere In this paper
but the q ION gives only a faint idea OF what
the vessei ly is. On her first trips she failed
10 make nncd required by her contract and
improved 'ers OF manganese bronze were
substu, those originally used. These had
The efect literally increasing her speed and
adding % iiscomfort OF those on board for the
work OF nG her Is not at all agreeable to
those VI below when she is in a hurry When
she is ful speed the only objects visible
above Il, are the steel coming tower which
is used a- oi-house; the smoke pipes the ven
uaiors slender sigma! mast and below decks
everyth smother OF oil and heat and a
deafen.r ct
Inc s. OF the katahdin weighs about four
Teen TO- as her hull. about fifteen feet back
tom u --A Is OF the shovel nose order she
arrows at mass OF water up over her deck
when u way AZ this ram is her only weapon
0. ofei seems II this trouble could now be
avoided
pee y OF her hull Is the knife edge which
The de-. axes in It's projection over the under
water ~ her hull. This is expected to exert a
great force in case she should succeed in
getting ram through the plating OF a ship she
M'eNo' sink. She has the advantage OF being
iemafh quick In answering her helm and is
STEADY even at her highest speed Her disad-
Vahtas re said 10 be that she cannot strike deep
enough I'D Aurt heavy battle ship which she could
catch e the lighter armored vessel which she
could X. could get away from her by superior
speed
Anot 'f point which has been made IL tho poss,-
NIFTY at her ram bow would be twisted OF by
lie mo on OF a vessel which she might strike while
wa % null speed in an efror, to escape
All tese points. however. are purely speculative
ana & 'Se who are interested In the boat are wait
ING TO zee what will happen when she runs against
Spa .sh batue-ship.