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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-06

OMAHA, Oct s.-This afternoon at $50
II II o'clock. President Watties. OF the
W Transmiss.ssippi exposition, called
the audience Of Pennsylyanians to order at
the Auditorium. Gen. Chas- +. Mandsrson
welcomed the visitors Response was made
by John Woods!de, of Pennsylvania. chair
man Of the state commission. He intro
duced Postmaster Genera! Charles Emory
Smith Postmaster General Smith said in
part:
with our monumental victory. we face
i new epoch In the history OF the republic.
We come 10 a broader outlook. whose deep
import Is well for Us to consider The
world knows our anpler reach and our
larger destiny. and We feel il. No true
American can be insensibie to the increased
respect for our country and TO the higher
conception OF its mission, which the mar
in all lands. The emba,tled farmers a,
Lexington fired the shot heard round the
world. and not less distinctly and signia-
cantly did the opening shot of this war
under the glitteriag consultations OF the
Orient resouni II every capital OF the
globe, and awaken new understanding OK
Americas onward movement /, Is recog-
its place AZ one OF the great powers. ana
whatever may be our wise policy, what
ever may be the measure of our just re-
straint or cur legitimate ambition. no
American can fail TO feel an honorable
pride In the new distinction and the new
consideration. never before approached.
which American herosm and American
craftsmanship have brought to our re-
public.
Equal TO every crisis in the past. we
shall deal with this Few emergency in the
true American spirit. It makes US re-
sponeibie for Cuba II gives US Porto
Rice. II plants our outpost on the farther
side Of the globe. Whatever We noil:
whether II be more or less, VIII be held
not for territorial aggrandixement, but
solely In acceptance OF responsibilities
which Providence has laid on US. Men
Nightly talk OF imperialism Our Imperial
ism is no, territorial lust; but henignant
trade expansion ana cfvilizing influence
Of spoliation. rot in either the greed or the
glory Of conquest. but, let 1t be reverentiy
said under the controlling force OF Prov
iaential guidance, AZ the ripe hour in the
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development. and requirements Of our ma
t!onal growth.
1T Is treated In many quarters simply
as a question of territorial expansion: but
that Is a secondary ard incidental con-
sideration. The great and overawing Ques-
ton Is one OF commercial opening. The
but trade necessities and and Facilities. Be.
You'd and behind and beneath this depar-
ture lies the broad problem Of Americas
destiny in the commerce and civilization
''The Pacific is rightfuily within our COM
We are nearest the other.
Europe must cross two oceans to the
Orient and We but one Why should We
not peacefully and proyidentially avail our
selves Of the commercial advantages with
in our grasp? Shall We be worthy OF our
high mission? have fun faith in my
countrymen. believe In the spirit ana
capacity OF the American people. This
war and It's tremendous questions have
purpose. How it has dwacfed and dim!n-
ished our democratic differences and our
petty contentious! How 1t has kfndied the
patriotic fires and quickened the true ma
higher plane OF public consciousness and 10
a broader view OF national greatness!
In the large work before Us OF govern
ing and developing our new possessions. OF
ameliorating and advancing the conditions
OF the new peoples who have been brought
under the protecting folds OF our flag. and
OF achieving the. fuliness OF the new pos
sihilitles within our grasp. there Is call
for al that IS best in our American cour-
age and craftsmanship and character
There Is call for thoughtful. conscien-
t!ous and patriotic devotion on the part OF
the people. In deaing with these grea;
questions which concern the future OF our
country and It's relations TO the world.
there ought TO be no room for narrow
partisanship. Let US confine our partisan
differences 20 domestic issues; let us limit
our family contests 10 the family circle.
LEI Us with patriotic spirit end them at our
own shores: and when We come 10 from.
foreign questions ard foreign nations In
volving our honor. oul dignity and our In
terests before the world. let us stand
united as one people. forgetting that we
are Republicans or Democrats. and remem-
herng only that We are all Americans TO-
gether."
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NORTHWESTERN NEWS NOTES.

The demand for houses az Spokane far
exceeds The supply.
II Is reported tina. a railroad viii soon
he bull; between Goidenda.e and Lyle.
An Eilensburg creamery made and mar
ksted iG1.1@ pounds OF butter and cheese
during the year ended August q. lsSs,
Hank Mat.oon OF Oregon City. Or, well
known as driver Of the W.lhoit stage when
hoId-ups were Of frequent occurrence two
and three years ago. died At his home Mon
day.
The Red Cross Society o. wa.la wana
offers a prize 20 the member who secures
the greatest number % rev members be-
tween now and next August. There viii
be a second prize also,
The employees Of the South Bend Water
Company struck few DAYS ago for s. =
a day. They had been getting g % "A day
and board. \ compromise Was reached or
a basis OF s. a day without board
Rev. II c. Cairns. pastor ot the Baptist
church. Sn0bomssh, has resigned and VIII
GO 10 Honolulu for an extended visit; Dur-
ing pr. Cairns paStorate The membership
ct the church increased from q 30 100.
Gov. Rogers IS In receipt OF letter from
PAL church at Spokane. but now 0: St
Luks's. San Francisco. In which he praises
ne Washington troops for their Soi3ierly
appearance. gentie-1aaly de1aeaa0r. etc
Jefferson ls now county a the af,h
class. instead of the fourth. as heretofore.
This means saving 20 jefferson county os
about N.1.s IN taxes over last year. In
counties o. TIRE fourth class the rate o:
tsyation Is s..sG Per acre while under the
ttsh class TIE rate is S. Per acre.
\ decree .: divorce. granted by Judge
Richardson. Gf Spokane. 20 Minnta Nelson.
and against A r. Nelson. carried with IL
the custody % white cow. ore sposg 81
calf. eight SACKS os potatoes. one dozen
chickens. mortgage for $50 due II three
years. eue lamp. enc clock and al of the
canned fruit IN the house
Hon Fshricu. r. Smith, % Salem. Or. =
pioneer OF ls4s and che % The mos. hsghly
respected citizens % Marion county. Or.
died Al Ms home Monday afternoon "a. shs
ripe age q 81 lie was ooe os the found
srs oe Willamette university and . pzoni.
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tied that We were at war. Spain was suing
for peace.
We have learned the necessity for coast
defenses, good navy and good army,
quality. We have learned that the Near
aguah canal Is essential not only 10 com
meree. but also to our efficient defense.
The great questions OF the hour are:
What shall we do with CuhaF What shap
We do with Porto Rico? What shall We do
with the Philippines?
SO far as Cuba is concerned. there
earned their independence. We have SOL
EMMY declared not only that they are free
and Independent. but also that they shall
have 4 government OF their own choosing.
We must keep our promise. and We will.
But this promise OF Independence to
Cuba does not apply TO Porto Rico or to
the conquest OF war. ana they are ours. I
do not know what the treaty Of peace, now
being prepared in Paris. win prove to be.
United States not simply a coaling station
or q single island but the whole group Of
the Philippine islands. ] have no fear OF
govern them. and feel that Il would be
a crime 10 return them "a the government
Of Spain. Under our protection and guild
ance, they can have intelligence and pros
perity, and We can have base OF opera
lions In the far east highly essential 10
securing our fair share OF trade in China
ana the rest OF the eastern world.
Japan has stepped 10 the front with
commerce that is greatly TO the advan-
sage OF all who trade with her. The posi-
hsistles with China are far greater. All
the great nations are struggling for their
share OF the trade 70 be developed when
China has been opened up 10 comn,unica-
ton ard commerce with the world. The
United States must have her fun share in
that trade
"one Of the questions now pressing up
on Us is how 10 provide governments for
these islands ana so 10 govern and direct
affairs and 10 acquire the commerce 10
which We are entitled. and secure the con-
sequent prosperity 10 all our people.
THE Republican party has proven equal
10 every emergency. ana the record * has
made IS q guarantee IL will keep these
promises and solve them with the same
success that has attended IL in all It's bril-
liant career"
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BOOSTER. o.. Oct s.-The Republicans
JOSEPH B. FORAKER.

WOOSTER. o., Oct 6.-The Republicans
M OF Wayne county opened the fall
w campaign here today. Joseph p. For
aker being the principal speaker His adj
drea vas frequently Interrupted by enthu-
elastic applause from the large audience
present.
Senator Foraker opened with a eulogy OF
Cos. Bushnell. and a review OF his admin
STATION In Ohio followed with like trIh-
ute to President Mckinley, and a review Of
ala national administration.
He devoted most of the sreech to the war
with Spain and the problems which fol-
loved II. He reviewed the conditions Ia
Cuba during Pres!den, Grants adminis,ra-
ton. and 1e.d that the cause OF humanity
then called for assistance He pictured
Spanish tyranny In the West Indies most
graphically until he reached the period OF
Wsylsrism. when he was fierce In his ut
terances as the former captain general
vas In his crueties. The senator stated
Gat after 10000 lives had been lost
through concentration and other oppres-
eons. the cause of humanity called loudly
Tor interference. Congress waited until
TIE president had exhausted every effort
N diplomacy. The destruction OF the
AAsns forced tho Issue. After reviewing
the struggles OF the insurgents, the senator
detailed the incidents that led to the Amer
scsH congress declaring war against Spain.
and took radical issue with those who op-
posed that action, including ex-Secresary
sherman. The senator proceeded:
There has been much said recently about
'neompetency and msmana cement on &C
count OF which our troops have suffered
severely. No doubt there have been some
mistakes. |, would be remarkable IL there
mad rot been. hut full investigation will
viadicate the courage. tho patriotism and
ms integrity OF all VITO have been III au-
thoriis. These are the indispensable features
o. al wars. and notwithstanding ali that
may have occurred OF this character. the
isst remains that ths record OF the three
months during witch that war continued IL
she most brilliant chapter in American his
Sosy IL has scarcely an equal in the an
ha's OF the world. Almost before we real
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u IL Stated II VIII Pass Under the
Control of the Ledger.

special Dispatch II the Poxt-rnt eiligeacer.
,IALCMA. ort. As announced IN the
;Nst-lnse.NgeHeer two weeks ago, deal
OF 20 transfer the r. earsa Daily News
- The MANAGEMENT % the Morning Led
Upon the return from the East OF
SAnag-r Schulz. az the Ledger, gepof, had
= That the trade would be couSufnmStei,
ues Tie le3ge: manager had gone Eas, 10
.rtfs the funds necessary 70 close The
unsssc.!0n
NJ. Schulz returned home last evening,
- today & WaS reported the deal had
80 closed. TIE legal firm OF Campbell
= Pe~eii are representing ere News.
Waen a$ksA this evening about IL, Mr..
SAai,hei sal she details hsd nct been
Soa,f'etsa gStsay. hut further than - e
Ne BAD nothing 10 say.
a ieSteg wrttgen ~ a we!l-knewn Taco
cNsi Tom Washington. n. &. tails Of \
Ertensn named Thomas. or Thompson.
merry ;s~0ttfesa wEh ihe WaSaingtoa
~, aAvr< star al for Tacoma - take
H,e mana s%stseat ~ the NswS
az Is gwen out by pevsons connected with
sc sea th4t he swso ~ pe-s VIII - mar
49, y r. Sc s>lestly az each other. ard il
= sslt THE News VIII Ne ran as Al indie
.Safsens Democratic orEss~-wtsa CERTAIN
reservations
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guards 20 the bridge resulted in DETECTING
the main current Of the river In q way 20
destroy the value OF his bottom lands ad-
jacent 10 the river. The case was betty
contested throughout. the county attorney
making an especially strong fight. The
Jury returned It's verdict at II a. III. today.
after having remained GU. but q short
tina
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LACEY GETS No DAMAGES.
Jury In His Case Decides in Favor of
the Comfy.

ssscal Dispatch 10 TIE Pos;-fntelitss ncer-
TACOMA. oct 5-The Lacey damage
w., Ia winch Astr1ael Lacey sued the
seehsf - :e-CYsv sz.aSQ Ear alleged injury
- as properly bv reason - ne Coa<truc~
E9o ~ tec bridge across the FusalS9a
sastr al Fay&.sup ended today by The iGrs
- lie exSa returning q verdict Tor the
xeaasy. The sax MAS tas rirst Of It's kind
snousst here C late years. and WAS o.
a9eh general Interest.
asAcey cl&irasa MS property Was damaged
.se rendered practically useless because CT
sae ~s~@ isras and stte> pns III 10 afoT3
protecting &c are bridge "a Questl5a- His
SeSssSilcIs MAS IL brief that these safe
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sator Foraker Contends That the United States Shoud
Insure the Complete Independence Of Cuba, and
Establish Stable Government for Porto
Rico and All the Philippines
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Columbia Sail. with a Full Cargo

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-IntelIsgencer.
TACOMA. Oct. S.~Sseamship Columbia
sailed for The Orient today with a fun car
go Of general freight and about ia pass
engers largely in the steeraSs. The freight
includes machinery. -four. electric sppsr-
atus. tobacco ana cotton goods. also canned
meats. paper. stationery. hardware ard
finished lumber, valued IN all at s.5a, 80.
ueugkong and Shanghai
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nent figure in the history OF Methodism in
Oregon.
There Is band OF sneak thieves working
In Pendleton, Or. IL is said there are four
or five in the party. Their particular prey
IS the slot machines. BY simple contriv-
ance they are enabled 10 so manipulate the
machines that the cash chambers are
opened. ara they lose no time In decamp-
Ing with the contents
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WIN Fight in Syracuse.

BUFFALO ~. Y. Oct &c. NJ Wilson.
secretary OF the Hawthorne Club In an in
terview with the sporting editor o. the
News today. says: You can say for me-
as secretary Of the Hawthorne Club, that
the Corbett-McCoy fight will take place in
Syracuse"
Mr. wilson later said the fight wousi
take place on October Is, az the state fair
grounds tusr outside OF Syracuse The
grounds are very iarge and the seats VIII
accommodate thousands.
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FArRiciDE NAMES CONFESSION.
George W. Clarke Alone IL Resronst.
bic for HIS Brothers, Death.

SAN FRANCISCO Oct s-Ceorve "
Clarke wne Is 70 be hanged az San oasn-
lin on Friday week for the murder Of his
brother has made 4 confession - watch
he ststex ira, Re alone b responsible Tor
his brothers death. Clarke was easnors1
~ hss brothers wife and though, that
should his brother es pat cat O. tae way
he wosnaa would marry him. ssa ne mad.
ss5e confession for ire purpose Of exonsrSs-
i.&g Ter % aEy eonp!sclty n tie crime.
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Fierce County Convention.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-la:eiIsezrcer
TACOMA. Oct S-Tne Pierce counts
convention vii be held &c this c!,y 70
morrow Great interest Is manifested tr
the work 10 be sfeae, watch eerters prsE.
csasily in the prospective makeup az tae
legislative ticket
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Special Dispatch 20 the P0ss-Intelligcucsr.
TACOMA, Oct. s.Ev.dence was today
taken in the case OF Thomas Peterson,
charged with criminal assault upon two
yt-year-old girls. 4 Jury was secured th3s
morning. The case may 80 30 the jury to-
morrow. barring uniooked-for delays.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10
FRESH FROM PORTO RICO
General Niles Advance Guard Ar
riVes st New York.
FOURTH PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS

Among the Soldiers to Reach Home fn
Advance Sf the General or the Army.
One Dead Onicer.and Several Typhoid
Victims an thesChester.
New York. Sept 7.-The advance
guard az General Niles army returned
from Porto Rico yesterday on board the
transport Chester. The Chester left
Ponce last Thursday afternoon, six
hours after the OLDHAM, beaxing Cen
~eral Miles,. his STAFF and the Second
Wisconsin volunteers. had cleared for
New York. The ObGam was seen but
once on She voyage. and thai was on
sEhe first day .ozt from Porto R-co. The
Chester brought all fold 1.21e passen-
gers, 60 officers ana civilians, the
Fourth Pennsylvania volunteers and
several members OF the Third Viscon-
sin volunteers BriEadier Generals
Schwan and Haines and their stats
were also on the Chester.
On the voyage Captain M. H. Smith.
or Company K, Fourth Pennsylvania
volunteers. died or typhOid fever. His
remains were placed in a metallic
cssa1et and will be shipped to his late
homs at Columbia, Pa When he
bearded the Chester to return hame
Captain Smith was apparently in the
best OF health. but typhoid fever de-
velopad, and he die4 at 10 o'clock en-
Monday night.
The Chester was not delayed at
quarantine, and proceeded at once to
Jersey City. Before reaching there.
however. some OF her passengers were
taken Off by the government tug Gen
eral Aeigs and landed at Pier 3. East
river. The General Meigs was boarded
hV Mafnr~
cases were turned over to him by Sur
gson Edward Gloninger: E. S. Hoise,
Company O: Lieutenant Charles w.
Schuyler. Company M; Charles Hull
Company A; w. A. Ruch, Company II,
and d. Appler. Company d, all of the
Fourth Pennsylvania infantry. The
others landed were Chaplain u. w.
1Etmms Captains John Turner, Luther
III. Peck and J. Sutton, of the Third
Wisconsin volunteers. They are now
At the Astor House. Captain Turner
Itnpsd with the aid Of erutches made
cut OF saplings with Jack knives. Ha
fell down an embankment during a
sldrmish with the Spanish at Abonito
pass and sprained his ankle.
The Chester eventually dropped an
chor or Liberty Island. 1t was decided
to send the troops to their destination
by the Central Railroad Of New Jer-
sey, instead OF the Pennsylvania, ana
the work Of transferring the nan was
begun last night
Governor Hastings was waiting for
them, and when they came ashore he
greeted them heartily. The sick were
taken ashore and piaeed In q car by
themselves. The troops are in very good
condition most OF the sick suffering
from miner illnssA There arc still
some typhoid patients on beard the
Chester, the number net being known.
They VIII probably be cared for today.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PLANET.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10
THE CUTTING OF
BANKS RANDOLPH
THE WOUNDED MAN
IMPROVING.
He flakes a Statemeat. t.
His Wife at His Bedside.
He flakes a Statemeat.
His Wife at His Bedside.

ORe of the zaost shocking affairs ever
witnessed here occurred &t the Unie0
Station, Byrd St., Saturday afterncoz.
AS q result r.. Banks Rsndolph was
stabbed and cut in the .abdomen. by
Benjamin Kersez the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Kersey. who reside at lG0
w. Leigh st.
The wounded mans intestines came
out on the ground where ne fell and he
presented a most horrible sight.
He was removed to the City Hospit-
al. and an operation performed. One
of the larger intestines ~ss cut nearly
in two, and the wall of the abdominal
cavity was penetrated.
The bowels or intestisles were wash
ed. put back in place. and the cut
places sewed together.
The cause of the difficulty is said to
be the result of an old grudge We
visited Randolph on Tuesday last and
found him on his back in the sick
ward.
His faithful wife sat beside him,
using fan to make less oppressive his
moments of suffering. He Was resting
we'll and the nurse was much pleased
Win Cno OUTLOOK.
After 8 moments pause. Randolph
consented to talk. He said that Ker-
seY was jealous of hi N ever since he
had been made "boss of the gang"
He went upstairs and reported him
to the official, relative Of Mr.. Court
ney, and on coming down came up to
him calling him vile name and tell
ing him what he had done.
ct couldn't stand that" said Ran
dolph, land ! made pass at him with
my fist. He rushed at me and stabbed
me with the knife He cut me again.
told him not to cut me any more, but
he cut me again, saying he would kill
me. Ifel."
This ended the statement.
Kersey, on the other hand, claims
that it was q case of seIf-defence and
he cut him To save his own life.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

Hill has among its ranks some of the
most enthusiastic young men conDect-
ed with the order any where aud their
success is forgone conclusion. Cap
tain Christian has a good set of officers
and TIE company on a whole is pretty
we'll drilled.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10
THE TRUE REFoRMERs

The Grand Fountain. United Order
of True Reformers is in session. The
body is divided into two factions one
advocating the claims of Rev. WLn: l..
Taylor for the position of Grand Wor-
thy Master, and the other contending
for Mr.. R. T. Hill for the same honor.
The session has been exciting at times
but no positive disorder had taken
place ct this writing.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

Blooming Lily Lodge meess Tuesday
nightat the Blooming Lily Hall on p
street near Slst ST. We see no reason
why ~overy member of the sodge has
net connected themselves with the
company. This is the snowy part OF
the order and the only portion for q
sociai<sime. This was evidenced dur.
ing the Norfolk trip and all .who par :
ticipsbed enjoyed themselves.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

The Gne mbers of Pure Gold Court
are rec uested to be present at meet
ing or September 1ath, at s3 P NJ.
sharp at No. Sl7 Adam st. julia
Edmonds, Chairman Alice &. Hewin,
Secretary.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

dJanbAs hesIBo
other Cx huFIa
of G tra adwa
@ to aee be hasdm
War
Of utw huec
a ysndaM
t Altogether
looked dnHdiS diShalhna
f aHxIdH
na
ght he in
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10
DR.. h. L. Harris Appointed.

This is to certify that Cat meeting
OF the Board of Directors held June
1889 DR.. II. L. Harris was appointed
Medical Examiner and Hon. George J
Hooper. Jr.. solicitor for the Galilean
Fishermen Relief Association ofRich-
mond, Va.
WILLIAM MASON. Pres,
J. B JOHNSON. sec'y 4 Msn'g'r.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

Planet Ledge, No. 2e, met Monday
night. The attendance was good and
business of great importance was look
ed after. The rank of Knight was
conferred on Esquire W. II. Harvey
Lieut.. j.. A. Smith gave an interesting
talk on the Amplified work and a,great
amounted interest was aroused.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

Manchester Lodge, No. IL, meets
next Tuesday night at Cunningham 5
Hall. All members are requested to
be present There has been several
additions to this lodge and they are
some OF the cream Of Manchester The
Court Of Calanthe Club is getting
along we'll and quite an interested is
manifested by the ladies who compose
it.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10
PYTHIAE NOTES.

The order continues to boom and
all departments are enjoying their
share Of the progress. The workers OF
the several departments are doing all
in their power and too much praise
can not be given them for their untir-
ing efforts which are being crowned
with success
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

Myrtle Lodge, No. IL, meets next
Thursday night to transact soma very
important business and all members
are requested to turn out as early as
possible.
Richmond planet., 1898-09-10

samson Lodge, No. 1o, meets next
Monday night at Johnson's Hall on
Foushee st. The members are expect
ed TO be present at O'Clock sharp, as
they have business of Importance on
hand.