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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-10
PARTIES AND OTHER AFFAIRS.

4 pleasant surprise party was given at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs =. Johnson
IN honor OF Miss Laura Johnson Whist
and dancing were the amnsements OF the
evening. Music was furnished hy Mr.
t'sfn Warren. Mr. Otis I.anhscher and Miss
Annetfa Baird. Dainty refreshments were
served at late hour. These present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs
$. q. Gale, Mr.. and Mrs r.. II. Burnett.
Miss Annetta Baird. Miss Blanche Iaubz-
cher, Miss Josephine Ford Miss Laura
Clark. Miss Maude Giaseock. Mss Laura
Johnson Miss MammIe johnson. Miss Ada
NJ. johnson. Miss Merle Johnson. Mr.
Otis f.sahseher. MIR. Henry Eggert. Mr..
Jerry Eggert, Mr., Percy Hoyt. Mr.. sdr
Warren. Mr. Charles Hoason. Mr.. Mau-
rEre Hartnets. MIR. Carl Eggart MIR WIN
lam johnson. Master Bonnie Johuso,
Master Horace Burnett
= i. !.
The third party OF the Hungry Again
club was given last Wednesday evening
~ the home ~ Miss Mamie Keene nj
Tweuty~third aveEue south The affair
was known as Sstnagunii party and
proved very eufoya be. The ARRANGEMENTS
we're entirely TN the hands Of the voung
ladies OF the club. Miss Lillian fitlterbrant
WAS most successful In the games az the
evening ard received the asst prize Mr.
II. SIxeF received a consolation ursxe for
his poor plsvsng. Refreshments were
served during the evening
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-10
Special
Bargains
H.
Millinery.
We have been doing so much haaa-
ness In cur Millinery Dena n u,asa4 ~

We have been doing so much hassi-
ness in cur Millinery Department we
had 10 engage more trimmera, and
even then we had TO turn orders away.
We now have six trimmers going al
the time. so bring in your orders.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-10

Yard Wide unlieached Muslin. SIC
yard
job Lotto one-rard Square, F.ring<i.
Fine Figured pamaSk tsuach or Stand
Cloths. wergh ssc each, Monday &c /
each.
3 pieces as-inch Henrietta, In pink.
light hlue. cream. red. navy and black
worth &c. Monday 1sc yard.
pieces ss,-snehes wide Rieaeked Tah,e
Linen. Monday &c yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04

are led by Marion Butler and who hther-
TO have been in league with Governor
Russell and Republicans OF that stripe.
Not only 80, but Mr.. Bryan in letter TO
a prominent politician in North Carolina
emphasizes the advice that the party
should make overtures 20 the Populisis
who were with them I'm the fight OF 1896
rather than to the Gold Democrats who
were opposed to the Chicago platform.
Cleveland Hill, Whitney Gray. Palmer.
Buckner and Democrats OF that class
who hitherto have been oracles of Demo
cracy are now put aside. Mr.. German
and some others who were opposed 10 It's
policy have yet stood by the party IN
spite Of their opposition, but they are
now face to face with the fact that tho
party is going headlong into Populism'
and that those who do not desire TO 90 to
that length must get out.
Since the holding Of the national con-
vcntion of 1896 there has been no more
significant event in the politics OF this
country than the retirement OF Senator
German for the reason stated. from me
leadership Of the Democratic forces IN
Congress
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
NELSON DEMOCRATS
Will Elect Delegates by Mass-Mceting
20 the District Convention.

GRAPE LAWN. VA. May Especial
The Democratic Executive Committee OF
Nelson county met al the courthouse on
Monday last and by a vote OF ten 20 one
decided to hold mass meeting at May
court for the purpose OF selecting dele
gates 20 the district convention. which
meets at CovingtOn on June 22d. 10 nomi-
nate a candidate for Congress. Much In
terest is manifested on an sides, and the
meeting promises to be a lively one. NJ
John HOrsley. chairman Of the County
Committee for nine years has slgnihed
his intention OF resignlng az The next
meeting He will probably be succeeded
by former chairman. Bennett r. Gordon.
4 large seining party spent last Saturday
at Wooison's MIL on Rockdsh river and
bagged a bushel OF fine German carp and
hog fish Some Of those in the party were
Hon. \. y. Fitzpatrick. Or. Emmett Boaz.
Messrs. Clarence Loving, Hub. Martin.
Robert Hammer. and G. 4. BOyce. Mr.. O..
H. Fitzpatrick did the catering in a skill
ful manner oak Hin Baptist church Is be-
ing repaired and painted, preparatory to
the holding OF the Albemarle Association
which meets there in August. Mr.. c. A.
Royce. who is rusticating at the home OF
his father, expects 20 return 10 Richmond
about the first OF June.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
TURNING OUT GUN BOATS.
The Auxiliary Fighting ships Rapidly
Getting in shape.

NORFOLK. VA. May -Snecial-The
officials at the Norfolk navy yard decln-
cd 90 give ont the result of the trial trip
OF the torpedo boat Mckee upon her
run from Baltimore 90 this yard They
merely say that she showed that she
could make eood speed From other
sources 1T is learned that the board which
came down from Baltimore upon her
will order special trial "Trip, Co be held
probably within a few days.
The Mckee was built ass was the Rod
gers. by the columbian Iron Works. of
Baltimore. There .s sim about a week S
work 90 be done mp 90 hop before the N.s-
sci will De ready fp- sea-
The Bancroft, now at this yard is
commanded )y Licu.Dnlal Commando
Richard Cover
Lieutenant Commando J. u. Adams
reported to-day 20 command the lank-
ton. as tho converted yacht Penelope has
been named.
Lieutenant Commander Dciahany has
reported ~ command the Suwanee form
erly the lighthouse tender Mayfower.
The lighthouse tender Maple came ont
Of dock to-day, the Suwauee taking her
place.
The converted cutter Manning left the
yard this morning for Key West. The
Bancroft is expected Co follow her too
morrow Tier stores are being placed on
board to-day.
Work is being rushed on the Vesuvius.
which is desired IN be ready Co sail by
the end of the week. A force is working
on her night and day.
The flag OF the Red Cross has been
raised upon the hospital ship Solace and
she has steamed. This fact IS Interpreted
20 mean that a movement of the fleet
upon Havana IS expected shortly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
They tried conservation TO defeat.

The chances are they would have tried
in vain,
But for success OF those who sent the
Maine
Into Cuban waters, deep laid scheme.
BY those 10 be most helped. as it would
seem.
Yet into that shrowd manipulation
There has never been investigation.
Who Is 10 blame FOR sending there our
flag.
And into war our country thus to drag?
Was It accident that sent the Maine?
And accident that blew her parts In
twain2
One conclusion we may safely draw,
Spain would not have given such cause
for war.
The Maine explosion caused investigation,
And radicals tried 10 rouse the nation;
but the dear good people were stiil calm,
preferring first to know who did the
harm.
Tho Maine examining committee tried
To prove the blowing up was from out
side.
But tho our Fitzhugh Lee said so and So
Beyond Il guess they could not make him
90.
Report was made. as it the board be-
h0OVed.
But the examination nothing proved.
~
Yet politicians moved It cause for war.
And shricked. the country should its
sword draw.
The President, however was for peace,
nd Nf ODD ia 10 "a d
But politicians shrewd. knew well their
game.
Power and place being their steady aim.
Those combining for war were of all sorts.
Love of country was not i'm all their
thoughts.
They threatened Republicans, still for
peace.
That ere long their party's power would
cease.
It may have been. the President feared
that,
Tho such idle threat should have fallen
fiat
Certain It IS. when Spain was yielding all,
Was not the time 10 let the question fall
Within the power Of politicians.
Considering an the then conditions.
But for our Chief the pressure proved too
great.
And to Congress was left the country's
fate.
War is declared. people must ny 10 arms;
But tits not war, the people so alarms.
It is the lack Of cause. I'm the first place,
That may upon our country bring dis
grace.
People arc shocked and ask with great
concern.
What is it from this lesson We must learn?
When not one IN a hundred can be found
To say, for war that there was proper
ground.
Yet their representatives elected
Voted AS was not 20 be expected.
Pungiug the country. into wars expense,
Upon what seems to an a false pretense.
Surely now this wise lesson we should
learn.
That business men should more them
selves concern.
And choose Co represent them, men their
own.
For wisdom and honesty. long well known.
This for the future for the past, we must
Now go 10 war tho it Doe most unjust,
As patriots wc must sustain the war.
And never ask ourselves what it is for
Thrice armed is De who hath his quarrel
just"
And weaker ne who fights because he
must.
Thus will the spaniard have tine more TO
fight.
Seeing his country 10 De in the right.
While our brave men. only by duty bound.
VIII not feel proud. tho with the laurel
crowned.
VTRGTNIAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
SPANISH SPIES.
A Spaniard Hustled Out OF tho Yard.
Police Precautions.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 3-Spe-
cial-In spite of the fact that there have
been several false alarms IN reference
to Spanish spies. the watchmen at the
shlpyard have not relaxed their vigil
lance and to-day they evidently found
one who was a bona-fide Spanlard. but
he was guilty Cf no indiscretiOn up 20
the time he was discovered and could
not be held.
This morning at o'clock, the hour at
which about 3 600 wOrimcn pass into the
shipyard, a little dark-skinned foreigner
passed in at one OF the gates with a
crowd Of workman.
Waterman Rayheld ono OF the Oldest
employees Of the yard I'm point Of service,
learned that tho man had passed the gates
and was down in the yard. He at once
hurried i'm search Of the foreigner de-
termined 70 Gust him. The man was
soon found and argued that he had been
employed by the foreman as a first-class
mechanic.
Watchman Raydeld. however had his
orders and the foreigner was escorted 90
the gate and informed 'hat the less seen
of him I'm hat aei-hborhOod the better
80 would be for him.
orders We're issued by the Board az
Police Commissioners yesterday after
noon detailing three policemen for duty
Ut the shipyard gate every morning here
after at O'Clock. The officers went on
duty for the first time this morning.
Twelve special watchmen in tho employ
of the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Dock Company have been sworn I'm
By the Police Commissioners. The duty
Of these men will bc Go keep q strict
watch on the entire fl@nt both day AND
night. working in cooperation with the
regular force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
THE DRIFT TOWARD POPULISM

We had something to say the other day
about the resignation Of Senator German
from the craftsmanship Of the Democratic
caucus.
The Philadelphia Ledger takes much the
same view of Mr.. Germans act. of the
causes which have induced his resisna-
ton. and of the attitude Of this shreWd
politician towards his party. We quote:
His votes in the Senate show that Mr..
German is not i'm accord with the gem
cral policy formulated by the Demo
cratic. Suverite and Populistic element,
which constitute the Anti-Adminlstralon
forces i'm that body. The Democrats no
LONGER accept the advice OF German.
Gray and Lindsay. Jones. OF Arkansas.
Teller ana Allen are the mouthpieces OF
the allies that nominated Bryan on a
IOpulistic platform. Senator German was
almost alone as ID Democrat I'm hls support
OF President Mckinley ON the Cuban
question. lie opposed the recognition OF
the insurgout government at "a tine Wheh
a dozen Republicans stood ready 10 accord
that recognition and give qualification
TO McKinleys proclaimed views. He will
favor the war revenue bill, ana Will give
his aid TO the Administration n raising
the funds TO prosecute the war TO sue
cessfW termination. lie realizes that so
long as the Democratic party adheres TO
free silver and fiat money 70 cannot COM
mand the confidence of the North and
East Republican prohigacy may give
local and temporary victory 20 the Popu-
list Democracy but the battle on national
issues viii surely be won by the cause OF
honest money Senator German has gone
TO extremes 20 preserve his party regu-
larty. lie opposed Organism al Chicago.
bat he yielded allegiance 10 il az the
polls. regarding II as the temporary spell
or alteration. He now recognizes that
Populsm has devourod Democracy lie re-
tires from the craftsmanship OF the sena-
tOrial caucus because he cannot further
give active support TO principles which are
obnoxious 20 him. Senator German is one
OF those WISE patriotic men who know
that they serve their party best, who
best serve their country.
The drift Of the Democratic party is
now so plain that the casual observer
must see the inevitable result. The plat
form adopted in the Chicago Convention
OF 1896 was framed with the view Of
catching the silver Republicans and the
Populists and from that day TO this
those who have control Of the party's
affairs have been catering to that vote
Populists and Silver Republicans have
been coddled and applauded while Sound
Money Democrats have been roundly
abused. An effort IS making in all the
States to effect a fusion between the
silver Democrats the Silver Republicans
and the Populists. and although the Pop
ulists Of North Carolina have been in
league with the Republicans and have
foisted upon the people OF the old North
state a government that has been dis,
graceful and disastrous, Mr.. Bryan Is
now urging the Democrats 10 fuse with
the Populists, those same Populists who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
DUEL With A BURGLAR.
Night Watchman smith Under Hot
Fire for a Few Minutes.

BEDFORD CITY. VA, May Especial.
Night-Watchman Smith had little tar
get practice last night at burglar trying
to ge- ont of the back window of Parker
& NcGhee's hardware store.
lie saw the man from the front at the
cash drawer. and seeing that there was
mo- way for him 10 have entered from
The front he went 10 the rear and found
the window broken open. The burglar
had become alarmed and started out mat
way. Policeman Smith fired &C him IN
the hope OF driving him back untlytne
clerk. who r0omcd over the store. could
come to his assistance The burglar re-
turned the fire. and the ball cut the skin
across Smiths breast
Smith fired five shots. the burglar keep
ing mp his fus.lade and finally in the
smoke escaped.
This morning at 10 o'clock Ed Wade
(coloredJ was arrested. lie has broken
ankle. which it IS suspected he got in
jumping from the window
Three razors. o. knife and pair of hair
clippers were found under an Office which
Wade was seen % pass this morning.
While tho evidence is not conclusive, it IS
thought he is the man wanted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04

MARION. VA. May -Special.-some
eighteen or twenty young men here have
sent on their names 20 enlist In com
panies now being formed in Roanoke
and Lynchburg.
Rev. j. VI. Dunaway began his work
as pastor OF the Baptist church last sun
day.
A new postoaice between this place and
Atkins TO be called Barrmoor has been
established.
Look & Lincoln are building a switch
from the Norfolk and Western railroad
track 10 their shops which viii save
them much hauling.
Judge A. p Cole left last night for
Buckingham county on a business trip,
probably 20 buy "A farm in that county
and move there In the near future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
SHIPS AT VIRGlNlA'S NAVY YARD,
The Michigan Reserves Arrivc-Dis'
finpni.hed Won in Jack Tar Dress.

NORFOLK. VA, May 3.-SpeciaL-The
Bancroft arrived al the norfolk Navy
Yard. Some repairs win Dee made upon
tine little vessel which is corsid-
cred the junior cruiser Of the navy.
Commander Bishop retired, reported 90
day nc this yard for duty as ordnance
officer. Being senior officer he WiI ACT
ass executive officer Of the yard.
The Scorpion Alliance and Hospital
ship Solace. ara not AT the yard. but are
anchored with the remainder Of the fly
ing squadron OFF Fort Monroe. The rec
pairs upon the dynamite cruiser Nesu-
vius. viii il is said to-day be completed
iu siN days.
one hundred and five naval reserves
are expected to arrive at shc yard TO-
morrow. They come from Chicago.
The revnae cutter Window has sailed
FOR Key West. The Window was armor-
ed a. this yard and guns were also
mounted upon her here
Among the naval reserves on the re-
ceiving ship Franklin in the detachment
which recently arrived from Detroit.
Michigan. are nineteen said TO De sons
~ mi.louaires The sons OF Governor
Pingree. former Minister 90 China, Den
by. Senator Mcmillan and Colonel Nc
Lean Tut0n L. $. NJ. G.. are members
Former Postmaster General, Don Nj.
Dickinson Is % member.
II IS stated that many Of the best fami-
lies I'm Michigan are represented I'm this
crew Of the Yosemite. TWENTY-FIVE law
yers and five doctors will De aboard, all
wearing jacks uniforsm
The Michiganders look on the cruise
as pleasure trip. with possibly some in
cident az fighting They say that they
would not mind a brush and look IL. They
are fine looking body OF men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
The War With Spain.

The politicians have commenced a war.
The cause for which the people never saw,
And yet the people must 20 20 the front,
For politicians will not bear the brunt.
The Cuban struggle, silverites could see
A means 10 lead 10 silver coinage free.
For once at war and specie payments
stopped.
Free coinage then the country might
adopt
SO. then, poor starving Cubans" was
the cry.
Hoping 20 rouse the people. by and by
OF currency needing their attention,
Political leaders made no mention,
But 70 attain their end, they had re-
course
To Cubas starving reconcentros.
Radicals In both houses, most unwise.
Made motions, tho Cubans 10 recognize,
And this each miserable yellow sheet"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
THE SAFE CRACKERS.
The JEFF. Davis Rifles Encampcd a
Camn Thz Lee and AWAITING Ordcr.

SALEM. VA. May 3-special-James
Moore and William Howard. the two
United States prisoners who have been
languishing n the jail here ON The charge
OF breaking into and attempting TO crack
tha safe in the Salem postotiice were
taken 20 Abingdon yesterday where they
viii be tried iu the United States Coutr,
which couyeus May 10Th.
The prisoners are professional crooks
and are well known TO the Pnkerton De-
tective Agency.
There are several other charges against
them. and it is very probable that they
will receive long sentences.
Thirty men came here from Radford last
night and enlisted with The Jeu Davis
Rifles. the military organization here. The
BOYS have established headquarters here,
known as Camp Fitz Lee and are eagerly
awaiting orders 20 proceed 10 Richmond.
Captain Griffin. clerk of the Circuit and
County Courts will lose this lucrative
position in case the company leaves Sa-
lem. but the Captain says that he will
20 with the company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
POSSIBLY ONE RAY OF COMMON
SENSE

II we were dealing with any other coun-
Try upon the face OF the globe except
Spain We might with reason count upon
the utter annihilation OF It's feet. as the
Spanish feet was destroyed al Manila.
20 introduce the beginning OF the
end Of the war. But no man
can forotcll how Spaniards will
view the matter. The spannrd is the
greatest fool on the face OF the earth.
steeped in ignorance. blinded by blgotry,
inflated with ridiculous self-conceit
that inspires him with the belief that a
direct line OF three hundred grandfathers
A. a match for an eight-inch rifie he Is
5ust as liable as not to drive us into
SINKING the ships that hc has left and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04

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ductorship of the Boston symphony Or
chestra for the next season. and the
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$50
Rev. c.. A. Ward pastor OF The sixth
Baptist church. in Atlanta, in his sermon
ON Sunday last denounced Governor At
l.ipeon for applviDr for the Brigadior-Gen-
.rafsbi, ss,ipo. ..rha froubla 4. that
,,.e,.,- an. IL I,oes.sseJ b, "a eDirit of
cal, and the Governor of Georci1 is mo-
..,..,ti,,, ,.o,r- tqra bcuora1 tho Cow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
4 Mnndcr.

There is no doubt that Dr. Fourthiy
IS powerful preacher Have you ever
heard him.
'No. I have never had am opportunity
10 do so yct'
"Y0u ought to come around some time,
by au means. I know you'd Doe inn
pressed. Why upon several occasions I
have oven noticed the members Of the
choir listening TO him. Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
Psychological school to Close.

The closing exercises OF the night
school OF Technology OF the Virginia
Mechanics Institute. will be held at
the Y. VI. c. a. all on Monday next at
$50 O'Clock +. NJ.
Rev. William Meade Clark, viii de-
liver the address and the prizes distri-
buted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
RFFoRNIY NORTH DAKOTA.

Anent an article I'm these columns on
Sunday last. in relation 10 easy divorces
We are pleased to observe that the Su-
preme Court Of North Dakota has just
passed on the first important divorce APP
peal ON the ground that the plaintiff
was not a bona fde resident Of the state,
and not only reversed the lower court,
but ordered the case dismissed. Special
interest attaches to the case from the
fact that the plaintiff who secured di-
vorce from tile court below Is q clerk in
the Treasury Department in Washing
ton. who has the reputation Of having
been the worst shot man in the civil war.
That by the way. We are more in-
terested in the fact that the decision
OF the Supreme Court warns all district
courts to look closely into the question Of
residence in all cases where the divorces
are sought by persons from other states.
II is believed that the stand taken in this
matter will put check % the wholesale
divorce business i'm that state.
We hope so, indeed. for the divorce
mill or NOItu INAhAh ii"' 'N~t' ~
grace TO the nation. For the purposa
of attracting people 10 that state IL was
advertised far and wide that those who
were tired of their matrimonial bonds
might by taking mp a quasi residence
in North Dakota. rid themselves Of their
letters i'm utter disregard of the grounds
for divorce.
Nothing could he more demoralizing
than such a system. The sancti;y Of the
marriage tie lies at the foundation Of all
society. and if these sacred ties are to
be put aside al the pleasure or the whim
OF man or wife, society will soon become
rotten 10 the core. If there is ono thing
that this nation needs it is uniform
divorce law that shall apply alike In an
the states. and that shall rigidly protect
the holy estate of matrimony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
Quick Delivery.

do YOU ever have the last word In an
argument with your wife?'
Always Invariably
"That g. surprising"
mot al ALL 1 get f. from her. Col
lier's Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04

ing seriously injured one Of the sailors
drowned. and the schooner badly DAM
aged.
Captain billiard has gotten his packet
boat anoat and is again making regular
trips.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04
Echo of the Big Storm.

OAK, VA. May 3.-SpeciaL-A large
three masted schooner the Lydia Middle
ton passed here this morning and reports
having encountered a heavy gale while
at sea which resulted in the captain be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04

Zim-The doctor prescribed a fve-mile
walk for mo every day.
Zam-Of course YOU enjoy Il?
Zim-Oh. yes; you see, do the walk
ing around billiard table.-Philadelphia
Inquirer