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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

Now that the Paris Is in, and the Ore
son Is reported at Rio de Janeirc. the
country VIII puzzle itselfto find out what
1t was excited about The only fear was
that the vesse.s might possibly be taken
anawares and be disabled and captured
or sunk before either had a. chance to
defend Itself. II transpires that neither
the caution OF the Paris captain nor the
running qualities OF his vessel had been
oyerestimated. and the Spanish have evil
IDENTIFY not allowed their valor and desire
10 make a great coup overcome their
wholesome respect fer the capacities of
the battieship. 1t begins to look as il the
Spanish are hunting no fight they can
avoid.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
SNAPSHOTS BY THE WAY.

The Cape Verde islands are still tagging
the Spanish fleet around.
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BY all means let the Spanish navy go to
the Canar.es It's a bird.
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Perhaps Lieut.. J. HIN. LIS has had an
incurabie attack OF sober second thought
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II will be observed that Lieut.. Carranza
Spanish duelis;, still discreetly remains
cut Of gunshot.
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1t is fortunate for Gen. Wey;er tina.
he does not contemplate running for re-
election in Seattle.
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We fail 10 discover in her press notices
that Media is successful In reaching high
or thereabouts per seat.
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The lonesome front continues 10 regard
with a surprised air the unaccountable
absence Of j. Ham. Lewis. warrior.
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This j. the first time Col Lewis ever
,ocked indulgent!y on c.. Cleveland's dis
;insuished precedent in sending a substi-
tute.
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The shower OF loose rocks and flying
IN cans in which Minister woodford es-
capped evidently made no dents 'n his as
suraacss Of peace.
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Ills adm.ring constituents s:iu have their
ears 10 the ground awaiting the signal
from I-ieut.-Coi. ]. HIN. LIS TO the
militia 10 move up and make room.
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The country will receive the Spanish
announces ment that a mule was killed at
The storming OF Ma.anzas as tina highest
possible testimonial 20 the efficiency of
the American guns
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

The scene presented on Railroad avenue
when the Seattle boys left for the milf
tary camp near Tacoma win long be re-
membered by all who witnessed 1t. While
thousands cheered them as they entered
the train. there were not few who stood
by disappointed that they We're unable TO
join their comrades. After the cheering
wis over there was something pathetic
in the intense interest with which friends
sa.d their last good-by. While al hope
that the!s services may not be needed at
the front. they went forward braveiy
prepared 10 take the chances OF cruel
war. II these young men take no part in
the actual fighting 1t is not because they
are unwilling. Just such scenes were
presented during the civil war. and many
who went out under Just such circum-
stances never returned. and many who
came back were wounded and MANNED.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

1t is difficult for a newcomer to Seat
tie to realize what change has come
over the place Within a year. Even the
people themselves have almost forgot
ten what a transformation has taken
place SO rapidly have absorbing events
followed each other. Soon after the
fire. when the new streets were laid
out, the authorities went 10 the extreme
of forbidding any standards in front
of stores 1t was not until the duh
times came on and a disposition grew
TO encourage the least display of en-
terprise that occasionally clock was
permitted To be erected at the edge
down into Easements were rigidiy ia
booed and when on one occasion an en-
terprising barber wanted to make an
entrance to his business place in one
Of the principal buildings on Second
avenue the city council was consider
ably wrought up over it and he had
hard work to secure permission.
Now expensive, lighted signs are to
be found along the chief avenues; the
entrance 10 Easements is made conven-
lent and brilliantly illuminated. The
prejudice has been entirely overcome.
no inconvenience is found by pedes-
TRANS. and new arrivals are both
amazed and delighted at the bright and
lively aspect of the streets. 1t shows
that in building up a city 1t does not
do to be too strait-laced. People like
brilliance in color and lighting. 1t
stimulates business and tends to give
life and animation to the scene.
The city government is to be COM
mended for it's broad and liberal policy
In this respect Within reasonable linn.
its every facility should be given to
merchants and storekeepers to extend
their trade and to make their stores
inviting. They bear a considerable
share Of the taxation and they pay
their taxes the more willingly when
free from harassing bylaws and police
regulations.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

1t seems to be due to distinguished
kansan to explain that the compete abb
sorption of the public mind in especially
thrilling topics has caused her reception
to be somewhat less enthusiastic and
derlonstrative than 1t would otherwise
have been. TIE invasion of Mary
Ellen Lease under ordinary circumstances
would approach the dimensions OF an
event. But the country can carry on only
one war at a time, and 1t cheerfu1y leaves
1t to the able Mrs. Lease to make 1t in
teresting for the plutocrats until it dis
poses OF the Spanish.
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II census could be taken of the people

Ii census could be taken of the people
just now as to their attitude on war taxes.
IL would be found that those who are
bowling most loudly about the poor nav
Ing to bear all the burden are those who
either pay no taxes at all or dodge their
payment whenever they can. Reform Is
necessary in the method OF taxation. and
1t is going to be made; but it viii not be
done by the demagogues. 1t would be a
great joke If somebody would make a list
Of those who are grooming about the bur
den OF taxation, and just quietly find out
how many Of them are on the tax rolls
of their home counties.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

Iaw uas 30 revised AZ to give little more
authority 50 Al arrsxtsnx oAicsr. II 5 sx-
csvsssagiy rare that an cf1scey makes mis-
taks in an arrest We do not remember
any occasion % importance when this has
been done. II a strict construction il
placed On the law, very few offenders can
be arrested. An ofacer must practically
be witness to q crime before he can
make an arrest. otherwise he must let the
suspected offender go on while the ofiicer
proceeds 10 headquarters 70 swear out q
warrant. Wha; Is gained by this delay?
II the cfsicer can swear out the warrant.
why not permit him to make the arrest.
An innocent person could very quickly
establish his innocence. and little in
convenience occasionally would be better
than risking the escape OF the guilty.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
A WORD FOR HOMELESS, FRIEND
LESS DOGS.

Seattle. April 80. 1895.
To the Editor: Monday, May 2, the dog
killer starts on his rounds, impoundng
and killing all stray dogs. VIII nobody
c0iIse to the relief OF the homeless, friend
less. forlorn and woebegone looking dogs
seen on our streets? If not, the aforesaid
officer VIII rounti them up and bring their
lives TO a sudden close. Many Of these
dogs are noble. kind. affectionate Great
ures, brought here by kiondikers or for
them and turned loose because not want
ed. They are not here OF their own choos-
ing. but were brought from their homes
against their will. Their looks OF unhap-
piness and homesickness should touch the
sympathses Of all humanitarians and
awaken lively interest in their behalf. Or
all tho animal creation the dog is mans
best friend and often a better friend to
him than his own kind. II II a shame to-
chase after gold Who can look them In
the eyes. pleading for their friendly
caresses of home, and watch their aimIess
actions without pitye For. after all,
every creature was brought into existence
by the same Maker. after the same plan
and subject TO the same sersihiities a.
humans This close relationship Is too
often overlooked or forgotten. IL Is cruel
for man to m.streat them, because being
of higher order, he can naturally exer-
else supreme power over their liberty and
lives.
The society for the prevention OF cru
city TO animals might possibly suggest
some relief Many OF these dogs Should
find homes In the country. where they
could make themselves useful II opportuni-
~ offered VIII not some effort be made
TO save their livesg Whatever IS done
must be done quickly. II. F. H.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

The Seattle Chamber OF Commerce has
dore a generous thing IN deciding to CO.
operate with the state commission 10 the
Omaha exposition OF which George W.
Thompson Is chairman. That commission
has had an uphill task and at one time i
looked as L the project must be aban-
soaed. I. was then that the Seattle Cham
her of Commerce took up the work ard
decided that IL there could NOT be state
exhibit there should be at least one from
Seattle Accordingly a commissioner was
appointed and the work begun. Mean
time Capt. {. II. Thompson. OF Spokane.
had arranged 10 get support for a mining
exhibit. and Il has row been agreed that
they shaG work In harmony. ON Monday
morning canvass ot the merchants VII
begin FOR the purpose OF securing sub
scy}ptlons.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

prize.
Meanwhile. the british Columbia
newspapers and public have not re-
russs@d their Efforts 30 revive the
stsckeen- Teslin project X Ia now an
rounced that . wagon read Is 70 be
constructed from Gieznra TO Lake Tes-
isn. and a railroad Is TO follow during
the present season. The wagon road
Is practicable proposition. and there
Is no reason TO doubt that It will event
uagiy be built: the railroad scheme gives
no strong assurance OF success.
II Is 10 be hoped and expected that
the skagway railroad builders win soon
make their plans public That rail-
way line over skagway pass Is entirely
feasible lis not TO be doubted Ii win
be much shorter than the Stickeen-Tes-
lin line. and will probably cost much
less. L; will be over both American and
Canadian soil. and wilt afford no oppor-
tunity for discrimination against trav-
elers or shippers from either country.
II viii make II possible 10 go from
Puget sound TO Dawson in ten or
twelve days.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

The story told Of the niggardly reception
given 20 the brave TIitcn, who came
overland across fhc ice from ;he Imprisoned
whalers. VIII arouse indignation. As h.s
task vas ore undertaken for the beaeat
81 large number who were rot IN tha
ssrvicc cf bis employers, il might BE- ex-
pt@fs3 Tia; the government which as
stunned the daty CT relieving them. would
reimburse him for his outlay and COM
pensa;e him for his pains. But tina; ne
should have beer refused cent and be
left pemni.ess BY the firm he served So
faithfully Is uloas,roas. II fire contrast
10 this Is the action or the Pacific Steam
Whaling Company. which promptly took
care q the Other man who made SIM
asr journey.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
AN ABUNDANCE OF BUSINESS.

Hucks;ers' wagons maxim too much noise
at early dawn
We must git the legislature fur 10 pass
another law.
Chickens scratchin' n our yard tearin' up
the lawn.
Peskiegt lot Of chickens thar neighbor
ever saw.
The people here insist on raLsin' wheat. the
Same as ne:
with all that wheat a-sai!ln'. where is
prices goinser be-
To gil things settled right there's only one
way 1 kin see
We must Kit the legislature FUR 10 pass
another law.
The weather we've been gsttin' doesn't
strike me as the best
We must git the legislature far 70 pass
another law.
AS soon as human natgr kin stard Up 10
any test.
And show i;self In glory. gui'e exempt
from anF flaw
When from fiirtin ar from VANITY al con
sciences is clear.
When there amt no Innny jsicteTs nor no
comments tAaf'a severe.
Theretn still % roam fur EFFORT 10 reform
the atmosphere,
Ar well Kit the legislature fur 70 pass
another law
washington EserIng star.
After man has oesn married a few
years his cumu of EQDe becomes q dent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
1E'iI. FIGHT AND DIf.

To war. 20 war With Spain, sayi
Why. mighty nation, wilt thou stay
Isst rot SPANS cruel. trsach'rous race
oar dag insult, our name disgrace
Go with thine arms and fiery stee3
And trample on the worthless mead
Let honor, liberty and fame
Forever nlngle with our name
And burn within the PATRIOTS sou,
TIL freedom shall e'e- Cuba roll
Tank Of our ship. the mighty Maine,
That now HES Si9atteretf-Ih.nk again,
~ wives. ~ nGe.asTs. no@' wa3 weep;
Ot saiiars brave gsens n he deep;
TAen .as shs - esF ae;tal's cry:
TIL Csssa'% frees 9es. Fight ard diet"
EU&!s's IRksS Z HOWELL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
4 RAii.w VIA sNA .w.Y,

IL is evident that ,lefial,e project
exists for the construction ~ gail.
Rad from SkasusS ovef Witt PASS
To Lake Bennett. A,sK6a newspapers
Just al hand censAsn are safz 1f .t.e
resent visit - ssr Tlsesaas s'<asg7,1 . g
Engineer Hawkins. eua saag> ges.v
names with a surveying paFsy sad 10
ss iceatns r$lirYad line across the
summit: and other Information gees 20
snow sAas their journey 10 skaseay
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

While Secretary Aiger is busy shutting
out newspaper correspondents from OBJ
tanning routine news, ne might drop in
which is so frankly announcing its pur-
pose and plans to the Spanish govern
ment through the public press. That is.
IL the New York Journal is to be believed,
which is not always necessary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

Let the children have all the enjoyment
they can out OF the war excitement. Put
flags in their hands and let them see the
movement of the troops. TIE youngest
CT them VIII be grown men and women
before this country is engaged in another
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

1t begins to look as IL the Spanish gov
eminent uses In al. its offices the same
brand of typewriter as that which Weyler
made so famous.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

s{ace Judge Jacobs has construed the
Lax &c be- tha, az ossee~ has 70 -srhs 10
aFfsst = nsan ea tae request Of sumo per
~on who makes an accuszssoa IL muss b
respected. But 4, d about s.1as tasS ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
Skirt
Dept

Gloria Silk Underskirts. change
able effects, seven rows Of corded
tuck,ng around the bottom, $500.
Taffeta Silk Underskirts. rare
color combinations in changeable eff
fects, $500.
Black Gloria Silk Enderskir.s. vel
vet faced. dust ruffe. wide outside
ruffe, with corded tuciSs. $50.
Black Dress Skirts OF waffle
weave OF wool cloth. we'll made,
$S.tI.
Colored Dress Skirts. brown. blue
and purple mixtures. in waffle
checks x2.2s.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
LISTEN

sc-inch Percales. I'm stripes. bias
plaids. figures. etc. can't he bought
In every store at lie yard.
We made n great hi. with our
rambour Fantasia: it's an ideal fab
ic for n summer dress.
We've lust received another lot
In both light and dark grounds and
In choice designs. These look like
25c goods, hut go at the same spe-
cial price. I0c yard.
A special los OF Choice. Fine
Satines. in dainty. light coloringA
we'll worth e0c yard, now is,ic.
Lfght-colored. wool-finished Chal-
lies. very fine lot. some with silk
stripes. 12isc yard.
Some beautiful fabrics. called leo.
La Pompadour. etc.: these have
white grounds. with lace stripes sfd
handsome colored figures. i5c, $3.50
yard.
One of the seasons mort effective
and striking novelties Ia with White
Ground. White Dots. and with Pref
ty Figures. Bias Plaids, eic.. &c
yard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
Wool
Dress
Goods

Besides showing the largest as
sortment of Fine Novelties. we have
many low-priced offerings that pos
aess surprising merit.
ss-inch Novelty Black Dress Goods.
pretty figures. and bright lustrous
finish. strong. durable goods. CSC
yard.
Is patterns of Black Brocade Nov
elites. all lustrous surfaces. Is and
- inches wide: these are OK wool
and mohasr and are all up-to-date
designs, 60c yard.
A Fine, Firm. Strong Beatrice
Serge. 50 inches wide. bear that
width In mind: good wearer: a
good locker and always stylish, 100
yard.
We have a line of new Bayadere
Scliels, In bright blues. green's. OK
blood. browns. etc: satin finish,
with black zig-sag cross stripes:
tist perfection for low-priced sep
arate skirt. soc yard.
Another popular novelty is a
Small Figured Changeahlc Fabric
in the new coioring effects. exact
Nv like the $50 a yard, Cor &c yard.
A splendid material for street or
bicycle suit is a Two-toned Twill
Cloth. hard finish. desirable col
ors and remarkable good for wear.
zoe yard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
Her Last Chance.

" 3@TflFXsEaH 11SE-
Spain evidently hopes something may
happen to Gauss the pcver= TO call the
game before The close Of the ffsh inning.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
ORGANDIES.

We have some very fine grades OF
al white once, &c. &c. COO. &c, SC.
100 yard
Colored Organizes are here In a
great variety of qualities and de-
signs. at 2ec, &c. &c. aoc. 3Sc yard.
sc a yard buys a Fine French
Organdy la large variety Of pat
terms.
CSC \ yard buys the finest grade
of French Organizes: these We
show in the latest patterns and IN
many styles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
cloak
Dept

Jackets OF Good Cloth. fer chill
dren OF TO years. with pointed
epaa,ettes over shoulder. collar.
sleeves and epaulettes trimmed with
colored and white mixed braid. navy.
green and red colors. $f.g5.
Ladies' Jackets. in the new shades
Of new blue. browns and reds. velvet
collars. SIC
Splendid Street Suits OF AIl-wool
Covert. Serge and Cleviots. tailor
made, silk lined waists. fit guaran-
teed. sii0o, &I250.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

After a man has been married few
years his bump Of hope excezaes dent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01
OFFICES:

SEATTLE Second avenue and Cherry srsss.
New York. rooms H. a. II Trsbuse os"1s
Chicago III Chamber Of Commerce.
Tacoma l3a Pacific avenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

AI1ruus an comHnnscatio1s ana femis s
4vIHf H1HIN0 co, Seattle. Wash.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-27
Fairfield County News.
REDDING.

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL ORGANIZED.
A fourishing Sunday school in which
A. j. Sherwood, superin Lendent of the
Redding Methodist school takes an &C.
tive part, has been established in Wolf
| Pits and meets every Sunday at 2 p. m.,
| in the school house.
Jesse L. Sanford, w. EEL. Hill and
| Charles T. Bronson were summoned on
the panel from which fury is to be Sc
| lected to try the Wilton murderers.
| Arrangements have been made by
which the Sunday papers may be obtain
| ed at the poatoff1ce on the Ridge or Sun
| dav afternoons between 2 and o'clock
Quite number Of witnesses went to
Bridgeport to testify in the case of State
VS.. Dennis Corners. Through the repre-
sensations of some Redding people and
ON the promise Of Dennis to do better his
case was nolled and he went on his way
reioicing.a
The house of W.. j. Gorham has been
re-shingled.
A. A. Gorham of the Center is having
extensive repairs made on his barns and
outbuildings.
| Miss Eloise Selleck, who has taught
the Center school during the year will
take charge of Mrs Randall's private
school, next season.
Memorial day will not be observed in
Redding, this year. Everybody in town
is invited to participate in the exercises
in Georgetown.
A Sunday school convention, one of d
series being held through the county
took place at the Methodist church or
Wednesday evening. Miss Lucy Stoch
gave an interesting talk on how to pre-
pare Sunday school lesson. Rev Mi
l ~ no nfcnsr1aas ahurah nj
Danbury also gave fine address, il
which humor and good sensible advice
were mingled.
The repairs on the Park road are com
pleted and area great Improvement.
MIR and Mrs w. s. Bassett attended ser
vice at the Tashua church on Sunday.
! 1t is rumored that J. r. Hawley, who
left home so suddenly, has obtained pc
sition ON war vessel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-05-27
ROXBURY.
CHURCH JOTTINGS

Henry Trowbridge conducted the SER
vice i'm the Methodist church on Sunday.
Mrs Helen Carr gave an interesting ac-
count of the work 4 the American Mis-
sionary Ass ociation at the union meet
ing, last Sunday evening.
The social gathering of the ladies of
the Congregational church was held at
Mrs B. w. Preston's on Thursday after
noon, May &c, at 3 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Smith and daugh.
ter have been visiting relatives in town
John Mower has gone to New York to
consult an oculist.
Bennett Preston has purchased valua
BILE pair OF horses from Waterbury par.
ties.
The Misses Warner are engaged In &
patriotic work, getting their brush Gu
at the same time. They have engaged
Dwight Bishop to cut and peel alder
and load them on the cars.
The garnet works started up on tn
23d. after lying still since last October
The Spepaug road put on two NOR
passenger trains, last Monday, one eacl
way.
D. G. Garrison has bought bicycles TO
BILE two little girls.