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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
AN EDUCATIONAL UNION.
Stationary Engineers Organise /
Branch Of National Asaoc1 alton.

J Cs0tAOMHEy h1mkhnGeE1 OTk0MbA0
branch Of National Association.
At the Marine Engineers hall In ths
Boyd building last evening, sixty-seven
steam engineers organized Seattle Asso-
citation, No.. 6, National Association of
Stationary Engineers s. Il. Moore. state
deputy president for Washington, of Ta-
coma installed the following of7icers 8.
L. Shnfiieton, PRESIDENT; III. A. Starkey.
vice president; Albert Cutler, secretary.
education of its members In their calling.
and to AFFORD them legal protection when
unjustly assailed. 1t is not labor or
ganization. The preamble to its consti-
tuition provides that 1t shall not be used
for the furtherance OF strikes or for In
terfering in any way between members
and their employers In regard to wages.
or for political or religious ends. Its
meetings are devoted to the discussion
of mechanical inventions and how to OBJ
tain best results at least expense.
The National Association was organized
In 1882 and embraces 800 subordinate asso-
Citations with over 1900 members in thir-
ty-nine states. 1t Is educational, and
publishes orty-eight-page illustrated
mechanical and engineering paper, which
Is furnished free to members, who must
be citizens of the United States, at least
q years old, and have the mechanical ex-
perience to qualify them to take charge
of steam plants. 1t takes an interest also
in the enactment OF engineers license
laws to prevent the destruction OF life
and property in the use Of steam as a
motive power.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
LABOR UNION NEWS.
Central Body INDUCES in Discussion
Of Political Subjects.

Last Wednesday the Western Central
Labor Union held an open meeting for
the discussion of the topic, Labor
Unions, Old and New" The principal
speakers were A. G. Seibert and j. A.
Anthony.
The drift of the discussion was In favor
OF a more active interest in political mat
ters. That appears to be the general
drift Of local labor union organizations.
Partisan politics are not discussed, but
the Central Union has frequently Of late
discussed socialism, the cooperative
commonwealth municipal ownership of
gate from the Tailors' Union.
The Cigarmakers Union has doubled its
membership since last April. The union
Is now endeavoring to encourage the sale
Of union-made cigars.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
FREE TEXT hooks POPULAR.
Out of 128 County school Districts
As Have Adopted Them.

County School Superintendent Meredith
yesterday received returns from a special
election held In South Park school district
Friday for the purpose of voting on the
adoption of the free text book system,
which under the new school law is left to
local option. The proposition carried by a
large majority.
Superintendent Meredith is firm believ-
er In the system In proof Of its popu' arity
in King county he points out that OF
1876 school districts forty-six have now
adopted it. He believes that the general
change in text books to be made next
districts to adopt free text books
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
Grand Lamps.

When you see the LAMPS we have m.
cred here for Christmas selling. you mi
remember this place as holiday aoyS
IL you don't buy the first visit, you'n a
least have learned where.
A LAMP Of entirely new and strfktnsiv
handsome shape, 12-inch globe 81 m
opal glass that will radiate o glow iniS
the furthest corner Of the room. ~
base - OF gold bronze, the fount OF cru.
mental brass, and the burner 4 hYm
Rochester; lots Of others GfQ ~
less; this one ............... Vu6u0V
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
Two Divorces Asked.

Two divorce suits were filed In the su-
perior court yesterday. In one Clara Chez
EN- charges her husband. Charles s. Chez
en- with abandoning her, after living with
her fifteen years She asks the custody of
her fourteen-year-od daughter Lillian. In
the other case Harry B. Gatz asks a d.
vorce from his wife Ella. He says she
abandoned him In 1897 after selling all the
household furniture.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
Why Not a Ran3e I

1t wouldn't be possible to suggest better
one than the Monitor. They are 81.
structed with a view Of economy. dvIf1a
biity. cleanliness, perfect baking ~
general utility. All the tops are mad6 n
casting, and all the body, doors, oven. 4
the heaviest and finest grades OF hon166us
neous wrought steel. Say the word u
we will set a Monitor steel GA2n6
range in your kitchen, up. linn
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
AS VIEWED IN THE EAST.


The last issue of the Philadelphia Rail-
road Record has the following to say re-
earding the state of Washington:
Few states in the West will be able to
show 4 bwth propor.ionate to that OF the
state o. Washington when the twelfth CEN
- u taken next JunA. This viii be true
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
Hobby Horses Galore.

Dapple Grays, with flowing name and
tall Of real horse hair, saddled and
bridaed as though ready for come dress
parade. Isn't it fine lot Of steeds.
We imagine they appear ever so many
hands high to the small boy. II he was
reared on a farm we expect he would
talk about the knee action being good
and such horse talk as that.
HOBBY HORSES on rock 90 m
er. as low az, each ....... y noVV
The modern kind, which swing back
real horse. at, each. 1915. C. m
s4.oO ana 500. .............. VObVV
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
MAIL
ORDERS FILLE1

We have made complete arranssmesil
for filing all mail orders, goods will 4
boxed ready to ship by freight. exptt
or boat and delivered to the transpcr3s.
ton company free Of charge. Thoss q.
dering to pay express or freight charsa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
County Jail Crowded.

The influx of new prisoners at the coun-
ty Jail still continues Yesterday six now
''boarders' were admitted. making the tota'
number now enrolled eighty-five. 1t has
been many months since the number OF In
mates has been so large.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10

THE property owners on Madison street
from Second avenue to power house are
respectfully requested to be present at a
council meeting to be held on Monday
evening, December II, to discuss the best
pavement for that street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
Toy Cook Stoves.

sIx-HOLE RANGE, 4xs-inch ovsn, ~
joint OF pipe, burns coal or. we'd
nicke1-plated, complete 20 ~
FoUR-HOLE RANGE. burns wood,
fine plaything IN n/ss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10

F.-B. co, genuine pork sausage, Toe
pound. at Seattle. Fulton and Yakima
markets.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10

TURQUOISE rings in many styles to
choose from. W. H. Finck, SIG Second
avenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10
SEMI pcr celaIn ! China.

Porcelain China.
Encouraged by the wonderful increase in
our table ware business the past year we
have placed on sale some choice pieces for
the holiday trade.
50-piece Semi-P Porcelain Dinner Set, q fine
dainty ware. decorated just as e. m
1t should be, per set........... VGaVV
100-pieoe dinner set of La Belle china,
known far and near as a very superior
service. decorated in ~ most G1E m
approved style. :. ......VASJeVV
Pin trays. Of rare china, ~ n<n
eacu ........... t0O Vt0
Opal glass glove box. 81 IN
Bohemian glass vases. from, AE n<n
up. ..... u V0O
14-piece china chocolate G0 en-
SCI ......,.... V0DOV
Jardinaires and 60 m
stdnd ............s.,.... k0oVV
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10

All the hne things that have done duty
In the past In tree decorations are ready.
It would seem impossible to improve on
them. But we have lot Of ornaments
that are new this season, and you are to
decide between the old and the new.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

San Francisco hostess. famous for
her tact aud rcsourSeiI,less. tells
good story on herself /; seems that m
officer In one Of the Tennessee com.
panies, "A very shy young man. brought
letters with him when his regiment
came 10 the coast. and presented him
self one evening AT the (let us say Van
Ness avenue residence As he was the
son OF a well-known public man and a
member of an old family his hostess
eAerted herself TO entertain him. I'VE
should he glad TO have the pleasure Of
your company Friday at dinner" she
said rs he was leaving; "the Hawaiian
commissioners are 20 be with us" Fri
day came and the commission Shortly
before the hour for dinner the butler
eNcitedly entered the room. "Thcy's n
regiment o. soldiers. mum. outside"
mo doubt in honor OF the commission
ers; | will tell them" Just then thu
lieutenant was announced When you
are ready" he said. ~ will have the
men march 20 their places In forma-
ton" why" said the lady, what
mcn?" Its my company" was the
reply. "all but ten. and they're very sor-
~, but they couldn't come. San Fran
citco ArPonaut
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

pontc Necchio, and at length we came 10 a
halt before a snnl side door. let into what
seemed to me nothing but vast blank wall.
My new friend opened this door noisclcss.
w. with a key he drew from his pocket, and
invited me to enter. Pleading ignorance OF
the way. however gave him the pass, and
followed him UP a narrow and very dark
stairway which opened into long gallery.
likewise m scmidarkncss. Up this gallery
we went. then there was another small
passage. aud, lifting a curtain at the end Of
this, We stepped past an open door into 4
large room, evidently study, for 1t was
filed with books, all but the side near the
passage, which was covered by n heavy
tapestry. In the middle Of the room was a
large table Uttered with papers in much
confusion. aud eight tall candles burning IN
pair OF grotcsQuc Candclabra threw a
bright but soft light over the chamber.
sit you down there. said my host. point.
ing to a chair. "and We Will have something
to drink Diavolo! You are wounded!
Why dld'you not say?'
looked at my left arm, and. sure enough,
the coat sleeve was red with an cnlargcning
patch. IL was only a trlilc, however, as We
found on examination. hut my companion,
daging it, which he did with dcft fingers, and
then turning to a curiously inlaid cabinet let
into the wall, brought thcnccforth ilagcn
of green crystal and two long stemmcd Ven
elton glasses.
Whilst he was thus engaged my eyes rest
cd on book on the table, and ! saw at a
glance that II was the copy OF "Ilutarch =
Lives which Ccci had lent me on payment,
SO that u was most probable that was in
the presence of the noble against whom the
Medici plot was directed, and IN whose Ii.
brary the lntcndlnt's nephew was employed,
partly ! guessed as a spy. My hand was on
the book as my host placed the glasses on
the table, and observing the movement he
said, with a smile.
II see. signorc, you not only carry sharp
sword, but know a book as well"
AS for books, sl;uore." ! answered, II
know bus little OF them. This one, however,
| thought had seen before"
Indeed" he said. that is odd, for | he
lieve this is the only rendering OF Plutarch
into Italian which is in existence. Strange,
too, as for over a week could not find It any
where"
VERY, answered. shortly. and my host,
pouring out a glass for me. helped himself,
and, settling comfortably IN char opposite
to me, slowly removed his mask and laid It
aside saw before me man in the prime
Of life. OF middle height and slender figure,
with, however, great dignity Of carriage.
His head covered with short dark hair, was
small but wcll-shaped, his dark eyes
,parl,led with intelligence. aud a slightly
Gqulllne nose curved over pair OF ;hn, sar-
castle lips, which were, however. now smiling
at me with as much good humor as they
could expires.
Books he said. "arc the delight Of nv
life Without thcmall would he stale. Here,
and he held up volume. 'is priceless
treasure. 1t Is manuscript copy Of Cicero
De Gloria | obtained 1t from nay friend,
poor Angelo PolIHano."
lie land down the book "Of truth,
men were giants IN those days-but bark!
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

That is too loud for a rat" At this mo.
ment we heard distinct rustling behind the
| tapestry. which hung on ore side of the
wall. Ny host sprang up, and, with drawn
| rapier in his hand, lifted the arras ! fol
lowed him; but we observed nothing but a
| door, which was concealed behind the cur.
tain This is a private door leading to the
corridor, and, confound tit Is open. How
the devil did this happen! However, this
will make things sure lie turned the key
which was in the lock, and, removing II,
| placed it carefully aside in drawer, and his
| face was shaded li:tle withanXiety This,
| however, he brushed off like a fly, and, re-
Stunning our seats, he poured out some more
wine Tor both OF Us, and said
"Signorc, now that observe you closely,
il appears to me that your sword, good as
il il, has not helped you to I'll your purse.
Il was able to save your life, Messer-l
know not your name ! answered, with a
little Eat and rose as ii to take my leave.
lie laughed cheeriully, and. putting his
hand on my shoulder pressed me back into
my chair.
"Sit down, signorc, | meant no ofIense,
and my name il Niccolo Machaveli. VIII
you give me yours IN return
was, then, before the secretary of the
Council Of Ten, the crafty politician who at
that time held Florence in his hand, and
with whose name all Italy was full. now
understood Ceci's plot at once, but the
question was, should give my right name:
Sooner or later the secretary would find out,
and accordingly answered him as honestly
as possible
81 pass under the name OF Donat, your ex
cellency; will that dog"
lie leaned back relectively II like con
fdence when | give IT" be said, "and yet
perhaps il does not matter. You had no idea
who was when YOU helped me:' he added,
with a quick look,
Not the slightest" | did not feel justi
fed in adding more.
well, Slgnore Donati, ! have work for
which want n brave man, and II you cayc
10 accept it | o,ler II to you"
Your eXcclcncy, ! will plainly say that
! hardly know where 10 turn for employ.
mcnt; IN fact, am IN such straits that can
not afford TO look for hair IA any egg that
may fall my way; at the same time your
business must be such as ! can take with
honor"
with honor, Of course" he smiled sar.
castically, and then added: II suppose
can trust your"
"iou need not give me employment, sig
more II you do not thing YOU can trust me-
and pardon met is getting late.
sit down, man. | did Il but TO try you,
and you are the man ! want. Where do you
lodge"
In the AlbizIi palace, in the street d.
pueei.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

Could you leave Florence ct rnvmcnt's
notice.
at 10 matter Of funds"
"They will I've provided"
Then, yes"
Enough Tomorrow q man will call on
YOU, precisely at noontide, with letter. I
want that letter delivered into the hands Of
the cardinal Of Rouen at Rome II sa Sc
crct matter, aud Il you fail in 1t you may for.
felt your life II you succeed. his emincncs
will give you further occupation. Doyou ac.
ceptr
YES"
As said this We again heard the creakins
noise. and Maohiaveli jumped up as agilely
as panther, and sprung to the door behind
the arras. 1t was open; but no one was
there.
"Maldctto," he exclaimed. "Sienore,
there are spies in my own house help me
to tear down this tapestry"
did so. and in a few minutcs we laid hare
the side Of the room, and piled the tapestry
in heap against bookshelf
That Is better" Machmvel SAID YOU
sec-the spy. whoever he is. must have .
master Key. There is no uSc going into the
passage after him; but for the present |
fancy We are safe must have holt pa:
on aud keep a watch 10 resume business,
however. You say you accept, aud onl,
need funds"
Exactly So"
lie pulled from a drawer a bag. winch
chinkcd with a pleasant sound to my ears
Here" he said. ARE a hundred crowns
II is your fee for the task set you"
1T is ample"
And now, Mcsscr Donati farewell
You will always find friend IN ne. You
know your way-l have left the side door
opcn-and bear loose sword "
~ word, your eNocleucy.'
Say on"
From what has happened to night, see
plainly that the plotters against YOUR life
have friends very near YOU. II they faic,l
this time they may not fail again Onc Of
the men who made the attack tonight | rec
ognizcd. lie Is called lIrico. formerly an
ancient, perhaps still so. in the army OF Ire.
mouille."
II will attend to the SiSnor Brico."
yet little more. Ii your cxccllcncy's
movements are known It is probably from
within your own house. would keep an eye
on your library scribe"
Per Bdcco! Signor Donati. but YOU know
too much. | am more aud more your
debtor"
The hundred crowns have repaid me"
replied. as took my departure. having sad
oil dared say of the plot without breaking
my pledge OF secrecy to Ceci.
lru BE coSrISUEpl
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01
A HERO


re treads no CORY bat,lefel1s,
Wellington, or Bonaparte:
He leads no knights Of Crimson Cross.
Like Richard OF the Llon-heart.
I've cad OF no exploit OF hts.
MOI do | even know his name.
For round his brow has ne'er been twinc
The laurel wreath OF fame
In fact. he's just a simple boy.
merry. gentlomanly lad.
Whose honest heart and kindly words
Must make the very angels glad.
The fearless glances OF his eyes
Candor and truthrulness reveal
And prove to all that he has naught
or meanness to conceal
At lessons, household tasks or play,
His earnest spirit Is the same;
in school, he stands the first In class,
Is foremost In each manly game.
Kind words and sunny smiles he gives
To all. nor ceases thep. Indeed,
He's ready with willing hand
To help another's need
My eyes are aching for a sight
OF him-my ideal boy-hero.
] challenge you TO tell me now
II such a lad you really know.
I'd like to grasp him by the hand,
And tell him that around his name
There Is a glory brighter than
The blaSe Of worldly fame.
Golden Days
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01
Her Ilainke.

Lady TO tramp)-Now, you've had
your dinner, why don't you go right out
and saw that wood? What are you writ
ing round here for?
FRANKFORT be in a hurry, lady. Do
you take me for slot machine?
LADY, expect you TO act like one.
Tramp-l'm like one Of the slot ma
chimes that don't work.
And is he walked leisurely out OF the
yard picking his teeth she was sorry
she hadn't let him alone.-IIarlem Life,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01
CHAPTER Y.
NIccoIo MAcHIAvELLL

As we reached the street ! expressed the
hope that the lady and her stout companion
were IN safety. The stranger laughed "Oh,
Buonoecorsi. he and la Sirani are no doubt
shvering in security by this time; but let
Ms hasten, Tor although we have barely no
more than couple Of cross.bow shots 10 60,
our braves may return aud have better
luck. 81. John. but il was narrow affair .
Our way led back to San Felicia. past the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

Speaking Of battles, ma or, " said the
bud of a former season, were you
over in what might be termed real.
serious engagement"
well, rather" replied the major, Il
was once engaged 10 a widow for three
weeks. "-Chicago Daily News
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01
An InfaIIIbIs Method.

Professor Occurring on precious met
sls) What is the easiest way Of deter.
mining whether an object consists Of
gold or silver?
siudent--Try 10 pawn itl-FIiegeudl
BlasiteE.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

Cerk-ln my opinion. this DR.. Blew
In, who has come TO town lately, is q
fraud.
Druggist-What's the matter with
him?
Clerk-IIe's no doctor. Hes somt
bOokkeeper out Of a job Look at that
prescription. You can read it.-Chica-
20 Tribune.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01
lie Kent His job.

Boss-See here, William, this is the
twentieth time you've been late, and
unless you've got good excuse you're
going TO be fired.
William (the porter)-I stopped into
church on my way downtown and
prayed for the improvement OF your
business.-N. Y. World.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

SO soon ~ nature sees an Improvement,
there is change The candle give way 20
electricity. The spinniugv heel to machinery,
the horse TO the automobile The il,t that
Ilnstettcr'. stomach nttcts has been .n'l
for over half q century proves lts value.
There il nothing ~ equal 20 ior stomach or
liver trouble u j. Nature own remedy, aud
the only one 90 cure dyspepsia or weak
sfomagh
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

"Do you call this angeI-cake, KathaH
ine?"
Yes; isn't IL good? ?"
"Of course, dear; but didn't know
there were any iron jawed angels. -
Detroit Free Press.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

Mrs Crimsonbeak-There's been q
steady stream Of men going into that
saloon nearly all day long.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak- don't suppose IL
was a very steady string coming out
YOnkers Statesman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

"You shall pay dearly for ths'' he
Aisscd and the person addressed lid, for
Z was the coal man, who had lust dopus ted
Z ton IN the cellar. who made the rcmark.-
philadelphia North American.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-11-01

A woman believes 70 man when lc says she
is sensible. even though she has hut a. mo.
ment since believed him when be sdid she
was pretty Detroit journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-03
DO NOT SUPPORT CHARITIES.
Sermon of Rev. Rogers Israel in St
Luke's Episcopal Church.

Rev. Rogers Israel in St. Luke's
church yesterday morning preached a
sermon on the necessity Of every per-
worthy charities of the city. He did
not address his remarks in any one
class in particular, he SAID. Everyone
should do such works of charity as
their means will allow. Persons Of
means, he said, should not go away
Ing a thought to those who must needs
be shut up in the streets and alleys Of
the city and even denied the privilege
of seeing g. blade of grass growing
about their homes.
The Home for the Friendless and
the Founding Home are two of the
city's charities the people of the city
fail to give proper support. They need
funds now and need funds constantly.
These institutions not only care for
children who have no homes or bad
homes, but also see that they are pro-
Vided with good Christian homes when
the time arrives for them to leave
these institutions.
The kindergarten work was referred
to as another charity that is doing a
great work but is not receiving the aid
it should. The speaker made special
plea for the South Side kindergarten
which is supported by st. Luke's
church. st, Luke's summer home and
the need Of a childrens hospital were