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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-17

City Comptroller and ex-ofYcio City Clerk
OF the Cry OF Seattle.
Date Of first publication. February 3. IsR
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-17

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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

A few weeks ago the United States
court OF appeals at st. Louis. held that
a boycott by labor against capital Is a
criminal conspiracy. Later an Illinois
State court Mt Chicago decided that a
"blacklisting" by capital against labor
is equally unlawful and has awarded
a 'blacklisted' laborer SCI, 666.83 dam
ages. Ii the boycott were sound in law,
then the blacklist would also be sound.
But these courts, dealing out even Jus
tice, have declared the truth that
blacklist and boycott are equally
odious, equally hostile to democratic
institutions ard ideas. It Is fortunate
that these two decisions came so close
" together. The object lesson they
present will not be lost upon either la
Dor or capital.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

Gen. Merriam at Portland chartering a
steamer to convey supplies. The Ca
madam government has Withdrawn all
tariffs from United States goods.
Wells, Fargo & Co. are erecting an
immense Office building at cost OF
$3.50, 900 in San Francisc. It will be alb
solutely fireproof. The floors are to be
constructed on what is known ais the
concrete and twisted iron" method.
The contract was awarded to r. keat-
inge for the sum of $685..
Rev. Edward Davis, the poet
preacher, has filed his unconditional
resignation with the trustees Of the
Central Christian Church. This action
is said to have resulted from che
trouble that arose at san Quentin
when Durrant was hanged. 1t is au-
thoritatively stated that Rev. Mr..
Davis will leave the ministry at once,
taking either to the legitimate state
or the lecture platform.
The building boom has struck
Winslow, Ariz. Contractor ]. H. Parr
has the contract for the erection OF
twenty-three buildings in that town
the steamship Corona, which aleft
Seattle with 245 passengers January
20 for Southeastern Alaskan ports. had
been wrecked near Lewis Island, al
the mouth of the Skeena River. Her
passengers were all safely landed on
Kennedy Island. Every pound OF
freight and baggage is lost.
The steamer Queen will hereafter
run from San Francisco to Victoria
Puget Sound and Alaska, being re-
placed on the southern run by the
steamer Corona. Capt. Debney will
retain command Of her until he
reaches the Corona, which will then
be turned over to him, to be brought
south. While the Queen and Corona
are exchanging places the steamer
Puebla, Capt. Jepson, will make the
trip between San Francisco and San
Diego.
The Corona was a screw propeller
220 feet long 35 feet beam, 8 feet 5
inches hold, built in Philadelphia in
1888, and has been running on the
Coast ever since. She is, we'll known
to Southern California, having run
there between San Francisco and San
Diego for some years. She was q
fifteen-knot boat, and was equipped
with all modern improvements. This
was to have been the last trip north
of the Corona, as she was to have
been transferred to the Southern Cal
ifornia division on her return.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

The order Of the Secretary ~ War
promulgating the repsimand to Capt.
Lowering is couched in terms severe
enough to achieve the end desired that
of putting stop to official brutality In
the regular army. Captain Lover
ing escapes without loss Of rank
or pay, but from civilian stand
point his position is a most I'M
enviable one. He has been censured by
the commander-in-chief of the army,
and he has been told that his punish
ment is not adequate for his offense.
In other walks of life, a subordinate
thus censured by superior would re-
sign at once. Captain Lowering prob
ably will not do SO, because It is evident
that he has and will continue to have
the sympathy Of certain proportion
Of his fellow officers. 1t Is safe to say,
however, that their sympathy for him
will not lead them to share his fate by
following his example.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

of caterers who proposed to employ
colored walters.
Two hundred fishermen and their
families, living on the ice at Putin
Bay, o., had narrow escapes from
drowning during gale, but were
rescued by boats from shore.
The indianapolis Monetary Conven-
ton has adjourned, subject to the call
OF Senator Hanna. The convention IN
dorsed the report of the monetary
commission now before Congress.
The Chicago Inter Ocean has applied
to the Illinois court for an injunction
restraining the Associated Press from
d1scontinuing its Lews service to that
paper or expelling the paper from its
membership.
The big grain steamer City of Du-
luth struck the bar off st. Joseph,
Mich, and broke in two. The pas
sengers and crew were taken of by
life savers, but the vessel and cargo
are total loss.
Hereafter the American Volunteers
and the Salvation Army will pursue
their work in their respective f1elds
like churches of different denomina-
lions, in perfect harmony, and pos
sibly with cooperation.
Testimony before the Ohio Senate !
rial bribery investigation continues
replete with details of overheard teIe-
phone talks. Chairman H. Al. Dough-
erty. Of the Republican Executive
Committee and others refuse to testify,
and efforts will be made to make them
The fight between the Denver news
papers and the fourteen department.
stores of the city regarding advertising
rates, ended with the unconditionai
surrender of the Merchants Assocfa-
ton and the acceptance of a scale OF
rates somewhat higher than the pre-
viOus one.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Mr.. McComas was elected Senator
from Maryland.
The Treasury Department holds or
ange boxes free from import duty.
The House has passed the Pension
Appropriation bill, the amount OF
which is $141, 000,0
Sharp and acrimonious debate marks
the progress of the Teller silver reso-
luton in the Senate.
President Mckinley is understood
to be contemplating trip to the Pa
cific oCast next summer.
r. e. Preston, Director of the Mint,
has resigned, and will be succeeded by
George F. Roberts Of Iowa.
Plans are being made for COM
plete system of coast defense and ap-
preparations will be asked for fortin-
cations and big guns.
Copies of Barlow's and Whites fruit
quarantine bill are exhausted. There
is great interest in IT, and hundred
more will be printed.
Mr.. Lacey has introduced a bill
limiting the amount of mineral land
to be granted on one application TO
one lode claim or 100 acres of placer.
John w. Griggs of New Jersey has
been nominated by the President fol
the office Of Attorney General. Mr..
Griggs is at present Governor Of New
Jersey.
Representative Barlow has procured
for Mrs. Edwards of Pasadena a PEN
sion of So and back pension money
amounting to 1920. 1t had been pend
ing four years.
A bill has been presented by Mr..
Butler of North Carolina to extend
postofice rural free delivery to every
State and Territory. The Postmaster
General is said to indorse it.
Secretary Of the Treasury Gage de-
livered speech before the Trade
League of Philadelphia in which he
said the national administration was
seeking to- establish bimetallisIn
The Navy Department has prepared
plans and specifications for the pro-
posed government armor plate factory,
and bids will be opened January ~.
The cost is expected to be between
pO,oVV,VVV uAu %f,OVU,JUU.
A favorable report on the bill for the
appointment of a commission to segre-
gate the mineral from the agricultural
lands in the railroad grants in Oregon
and California, was made by the House
Committee on Public Lands.
Among the fourth -class postmasters
appointed last week for California
were: Glendora,s Los Angeles county,
James Fl. Wansley, vice George Ora
ham, removed; Sespe. Ventura county.
Caroline e. Smith, vice angie Allen,
resigned; Kern, John Lemasters.
Senator Frye was authorized by the
Senate Committee on Commerce to re-
port the bill recently introduced by
himself providing for the construction
Of eight new internal revenue cutters
to take the places Of old vessels,
which have grown to be unseaworthy.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

condition that Germany does not coerce
England In Egypt. but 1t Is q reflection
on the position OF England that such a
story should even be told. Time was
when England was not suspected ca
pable OF such trades and agreements.
England in an earlier age would have
asked neither advice, assistance nor
federation in holding Egypt. There Is
nothing more remarkable in modern
history than the self-abandonment Of
Great Britain Of the position of first
class power.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

It Is easy to believe the rumor that
Germany apprehends a conflict with
Russia, and that this is the cause Of the
preparations for putting improved can
non In the German forts on the Russian
border Immediately. Germany has
shown spirit In the Chinese and Hay
tan episodes which is calculated 10
bring her into trouble with more than
one of the big nations. The Kaiser, Of
course, Is responsible.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11
EASTERN NEWS ITErIS.

Helena, Ark, was visited by an
earthquake.
Many Ohio River towns are in dar-
ger Of flood.
Charles T. Parsloe, the actor, liec
in New York, recently.
The National Fishery Congress met
at Tampa, Fla, last week.
Fitzsimmons and. Julian declined to
consider Corbett's challenge
Rear-Admiral Braine, retired, died
of heart disease at New York.
The Tennessee Legislature is deal
locked on the Senatorial election.
E. J. Radcliffe, the actor, was in
dicted by the grand jury for perjury.
The frame spinners at the Fall River
Works mills have returned to work.
Rev. Michael j. Cramer, brother-in-
law of Gen. U. s. Grant, died at Car
Isle. Pa.
The national conference OF pronibi-
tionists met in Cincinnati with 200
delegates.
Grover Cleveland has purchased a
tract of land near Princeton, N. j.,
to be used as a game preserve.
Ex-Gov. George w. Peck of Wis
consin, announces himself as can
didate for Mayor Of Milwaukee.
Dr. John Hall has withdrawn his
resignation as pastor Of lie Fifth-ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church of New York.
In an interview, ex-president Glove
land declared that he hal always
been opposed to Hawrliaa annexa-
ton.
Daniel r. Hanna, son of Marcus A.,
is sued in Ohio courts for divorce,
his wife alleging gross neglect ana
cruelty.
A Hungarian bankers son, heir to
half million, died in Chicago luna
tic asylum, and was buried in pau
pers grave.
Henry Loomis Nelson. editor Of
Harper's Weekly, was injured Ivy being
thrown from a carriage at New Ro-
chelle, N. Y
A binding snowstorm and blizzard
prevailed most of last week, in the
Middle Western States. All traffic
was delayed.
The Populists of Georgia will hold
State convention Msrcn 6, and
Thomas 3. Watson will be !. candidate
for Governor.
The Northern Colorado coal opera
tors have decided not to acceds to
the demand of the striking miners
for an advance in wages.
John M. Scott, ex-Justice of the
Supreme Court of Illinois, aged IS,
is dead. He was an intimate friend
of Lincoln and David Davis.
Miss Bessie Field, daughter of ex-
Justice Field, at Waterbury, CT,
bravely extinguished a fire which
threatened the destruction of home.
c. P. Huntington contemplates the
construction at Newport News of the
largest dry dock in the country, one
capable Of docing the largest vessel
afloat.
Yale students have decided to en-
ploy no colored labor at the junior
and have rejected the bids
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

The Audubon Society of New York
City, In jubilee meeting recently, en-
tered a vigorous protest against the
use Of feathers and even whole birds
as millinery adornments. Several en-
inent gentlemen took part in the exer-
cises, but no women Of equal promi-
hence appear to have been present.
or course, no particular result will fol-
low the meeting or the protest. The
women will argue that bird on bon
net has as much to do with the promo
ton Of human happiness as bird In a
glass case in museum, to whose mas
sacre nobody objects.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

1t is a great advantage to person to
be trustworthy In the midst of popu-
lace which nobody can trust When
Korea was lately torn by contention
and the Queen was assassinated, the
King shouted FOR the American mis-
s;onaries, and when one was admitted,
threw his arms about his neck, chung
to Mm like child, and kept him all
night by his side. To affirm that the
missionary is without political influ-
ence is erroneous. He may have the
best sort of Influence.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

1.-THE only yearly In the world" is the
subtitle OF a little newspaper published
by Eskimo schoolboys. Under date Of
March %, the latest issue contains this
Informing announcement: Bryan
elected; the United States at war with
Spain. Special dog-sled despatch;
word comes by way of the Yukon"
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

This is an age Of progress and the
church cannot afford to stagnate. The
clergyman of to-day takes advantage
of modern improvements. He pays
pastoral calls on bicycle; he lights
his church by electricity and he is ex-
perimenting with the plan of giving his
sermons wider circulation by trans
hitting them to his parishioners by
telephone. The newspaper is by far
the most effective aid he can employ.
1t Is the ultimate manifestation Of mod
ern progress and energy. The church
cannot do without 1t.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

The whole mighty host of male pen
sioners viii rise up and howl down the
proposition to discourage the infant In
dustry Of young women marrying old
soldiers and sailors for the purpose of
becoming their widows and drawing a
pension from the government No old
male fool was ever convinced, except
by actual experience, that a young fe-
male fool married him for anything but
love.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

The unpleasant incidents and acct
dents Of the indoor bicycle race in New
York degraded sport and added moth
ing whatever to our knowledge Of ply
steal prowess, nor does such an exhi-
bition in any way encourage whole
some development of an outdoor sport
which Is doing so much to improve the
health and raise the vitality of the
American people.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

The bills audited for the Philadelphia
celebration Of the unwilling Of the
Washington monument include $262
Cor Ice water. This, Of course, includes
that which was distributed in the form
Of 'schasers."
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

1t seems to be the opinion Of Con-
gress that the motives Of these young
women who marry pensioned veterans
old enough to be their grandpas are
not above the suspicion of sordidness.
There are only three survivors Of the
war Of 1912. but 5000 widows Of dead
soldiers Of that war draw pensions.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

Ralph Dillon of Jerome says the
United Verde mine in 1896 produced
21,O00,00O pounds of copper, and a
greater quantity in 1897.
The company, composed of fifteen
Englishmen, who recently purchased
the Baird mining property at Virginia
Dale, for $4,000, recently visited the
property to begin work developing it.
The purchase includes fifteen mines.
The average amount of ore crushed
per stamp for each twenty-four hours
In California is about two tons.
Should the average stamps in opera
ton reach 1900 per day and night
crushing, the result would be $500
tons a day, or $685. tons per year
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

A contemporary propounds q ques-
ton both Of language and of morals;
when It asks: why is it that intelli-
gent writer's will not cease using the
superduous adjective trusted when
speaking Of q bank defsulter or embez-
Eler? How would such men ever get
the opportunity to steal and defraud If
they were not trusted?''
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

Three Christian scientists in Rhode
Island have been adjudged probably
guilty of Illegally practicing medicine
and bound over. What they mean to
find out is how such conduct COMFORTS
with ''soul liberty" In the land of Roger
Williams.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

Lynchings and attempted lynchings
continue to show that while ropes are
used In parts of this country life really
hangs by thread.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

An Oklahoma YOUNG man shot a girl
four times because she didn't love
him." It seems queer that she didn't
love so lovable character.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

An alleged liberal association of San
Francisco wants 'In God We trust"
erased from the face Of our coins. This
ls doubtless subsidiary to their wan
ing it struck or the face OF the earth.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

Charles H. Cramp contributes to the
North American Review brief state
ment of what has been accomplished
by Japan in creating navy, and points
out the significance of the movement
to the United States. He shows us
that there is rapidly building up a.
great sea power on the Pacific Ocean,
and that the United States will be
foolish If it continues to regard the
Japanese as people too far behind in
power and civilization to, be thought of
as a possible rival In trade or war.
Without going into the details given
by Mr.. Camp of the naval construction
now being carried on by the Japanese
Government, it suffices to say that at
present among the nations Of the world
Japan Is second only to England in
naval activity, being ahead Of France,
much In advance of Germany and vast
ly In the lead of Russia and the United
States. 1t is added that Japan Is not
only building more ships than any ma
ton except England, but she is pro-
curing from, British shipyards better
ships than England is building for her
own navy. The activity Of the japanese
in naval affairs does not in the opinion
of Mr.. Cramp imply any direct men
ace to the United States. 1t Is prob
able her government designs primarily
to put itself In position to hold the
seas In opposition to Russia when thai
nation completes the Siberian Railroad
and becomes great power on the Pa
cific Ocean. 1t Is none the less import.
ant for us to be watchful Of the In.
crease Of naval strength of a foreign
power on these western seas where we
have such great interests at stake. The
days when the United States was safe
In her isolation from the great powers
Of other continents have passed. Steam
and improved machinery have brought
us into close relations with the rest
of the world. We carry ON an extern
sive commerce with all parts Of the
globe and sooner or later will have
merchant marine sufficient to carry
American goods under the American
flag SO that we shall not have to pay
tribute to foreign nation for transpor
tation.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

The battleship Maine has dropped
anchor off Havana, and was received
with the usual salute. Much surprise
was manifested at her arrival. The
Names crew will be kept closely
aboard ship to prevent trouble.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11
The Excentiou

The Sangy Youth-Everything goes
The Sleepy Girl-Yes; everything
else.-Somerville Journal.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11
TIMES AND MINING.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MINE ARE
! COMING TO THE FRONT.

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California will probably show an
increase of gold production of not far
from 10000 as compared with 1896.
During the year great amountsof de-
velopment has gone on, and many new
mines will be producing this year.
There is now more prospecting going
on all over the deserts and IN San
Diego county than has ever been
known. More capital is seeking in
yestment than ever before Sales OF
developed mines and promising claims
are reported almost daily. Many OF
the investors are eastern men, but
there, as elsewhere throughout the
State Californians are eagerly looking
about them for gold properties. A
number Of mills and cyanide plants
have been erected, or arranged for,
during the past few months.
1t is estimated that there is $14 ,JUU,-
900 invested in gold mines south or
Tehachepi, with about fifteen hundred
stamps dropping and about six thou
sand men employed. lne number of
mines located is about $500, and per-
haps $500 are being actively worked or
developed. Yet as truly as Of any
other part of the State can it be said
that the development Of the gold re-
sources has hardly begun. During the
year hundreds Of valuable finds have
been made, and in scores of claims on
which development has proceeded
"strikes" have been made. The great
est activity has been seen in the
Randsburg district, which will now en-
joy second growth with the compile
ton of its railroad; put the Virginia
Dale, Perris, Panamint and other dis
tricts scattered over the great arid
gold-producing territory are likewise
seeing the beginnings CT greatness.
A KERN COUNTY BONANZA.
The new Keysville district, In Kern
county, eight miles west Of Kernville,
is at present attracting a considerable
amount of attention among miners and
prospectors Last simmer George W..
Cline located a large porphyry dyke
which had been run over by prospect
ors for many years. He located three
claims, and later Nat Wiltshire of this
city located three more claims. The
greatest depth yet attained is eighty
feet, through a tunnel on the Welsh
Gillian mine, from which a number or
tons Of free-milling ore have been
taken which. assay over 500, the ledge
being about six feet wide. Mr.. Will
shire is sinking on the Margaret NINE
This dyke has proved to be an extern
sion of the famous Big Blue vein,
which was operated about ten years
ago. The vein at a depth of 100 feet
changed from porphyry to quartz, ana
it is expected that the same change
will occur in these mines. Ore from
these mines is milled at the low rate
Of $3.50 to 81 per ton, the cost Of haul
ing to the mill being only 70 cents.
About forty claims have been located
in all, and the camp promises to be-
come a lively one. 80
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

The story may or may not be true
that England refuses to interfere with
GERMANY free hand In China on the
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-02-11

From New York comes story of the
collapse of gigantic corporation or
ganized to develop mineral claims in
the Klondike regions. 1t Is said that
fully $3.OO0,O0O had been drawn into
the scheme In question, large part Of
the stock having been sold to poor per-
sons who were eager to get rich quick
IL. The exact conditdon of the affairs
Of the company referred to is not
known at this time, but it is hoped q
large portion OF the money can be re-
claimed. 1t Is significant, however, that
when this Eastern concern collapsed
the names Of several well-known bust
ness men in various sections OF the
country were involved, and they have
FASTENED to tiisclaim connection,
real or implied, with the scheme. 1t
seems almost a certainty that the
names Of these men have been used
without their knowledge or consent to
bolster up doubtful enterprise. This
is regrettable, to say the least. The
Klondike region undoubtedly offers an
inviting field for legitimate investment,
and many Of the companies recently
organized for such purposes unques-
tionably are reliable. But under fever
ish conditions mushroom concerns Of
ten are organized whose highest mo-
tive is to fleece the unwary. Unusual
care should be taken to Investigate
Alaskan enterprises before investing in
them. Men Of wealth and standing in
the business world cannot be too care
full about lending their names to min
ing and development schemes with
which they are not thoroughly familiar.