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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
Inducements in Cotton and Linen Skirts.
coon FISHING AT BLOCK ISLAND.

Block Island r. l.. July (SpeciaD.-The weather
at Mansses has been delightful all the week. al
though there was a heavy fog prevalent during
Wednesday and Thursday. The hotel proprietors
are feeling I'm the best OF spirits. rs there nave been
\ large number Of arrivals who are booked Tor the
entire season and every day there is large addi-
ton coming in. There are certainly twice as many
people here as last year in the middle of July the
Ocean View which Is the largest hotel here, Is
rapidly filling up having probably at the present
time n hundred regular guests. Among the arrivals
at that house are Mrs J.. +. Miller, OF Washington.
d. c. widow of a late Justice of the Supreme Court
Of the United States: Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler H.
Peckham Of New-York, and Miss Isabel Underhill
OF Brooklyn
The new lighthouse ut the Harbor OF Refuge and
the foghorn attachment have proven popular as
well as a wise provision on the part OF the Govern
ment. Both Of these fixtures are now IN regular
running order.
Bucnshing which was popular an amuse-
nent with the summer guests last year. bids fair
TO be equally so during this season. The first catch
was made by Irving c. Smith Of New-York. and
the first fish caught weighed nine and half
pounds These fish run In schools. and while they
are migratory they have appeared of the coast Of
the island in large numbers for several seasons.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Harry Trlpler of New-York.
have arrived their summer home on Mohegan
Bluffs for the season.
Dr. Walton Martin. OF New-York. has arrived.
and will act house physician for the Ocean
View this year.
Block Island is not in the true sense OF the
word a great resort for cottagers but one or two
are added each year 10 the cottage colony, and
there is greater interest taken I'm cottage sites this
year than has ever bcGn shown before. II IS under
stood that a number Of options on sites have been
taken. and that If plans mature several elegant
summer homes will bc erected here during the
coming year.
Swordfshlng Is becoming popular feature with
summer guests. and. as thcv arc reported plentiful
in this vicinity, arrangements have been made with
the local fishermen by some OF tho sport,me
among the arrivals TO participate in the sport dur
ing the coming week
Among the late arrivals at the Ocean View from
New-York are Mr. ond Mrs. ". l.. Ross, Miss Anna
Ross. Alexander b. Powell. f. J.. St. John a. r
Reed. Dr. Charles Townshend Dade. Mr. and Mrs.
II. O. Osborne. Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Quantance.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Bush and ". = BurreL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
Gnropcan ADVERTISEMENTS

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

TABLE LINENS: At Sl.4e, REDUCED FROM
S2.OO.-50O dozen Pure Linen Napkins, man
ufacturers' odd lots. These prices are less
than cost TO import.
AT SI29 EACH.-2-yd. Silver Bleached DAM
ask Table Cloths.
AT Sl.6e EACH.-2H-yard Silver Bleached
Damask Table Cloths.
TOWELS AND TOWELLING: AT l9c., RE-
DUCED FROM 25c.-Fne Damask Towels
open work knotted fringe.
AT 35c., REDUCED FROM 4Oc. AND Soc
Damask Towels OF very fine quality and hand
some patterns, open work knotted fringe The
same in 75c. and 9Oc. qualities at aye.
AT SC. YARD.-Ktchen Towelling, all pure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
$3.50 for Regular $3.50 Oxford Ties.
The Shoe Event of the Season.


and broad solos,
leather tip military heels and handfurned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

AT &c.. REDUCED FROM l0c.-2S-nch
Crystalline Cords, in good designs and strong
colorines. One OF the early seasons leaders.
AT Sc REDUCED FROM l5c.-29-inch
Handspun Galateas in navy, black, tan, cardi-
nal and blue, plain and stripes. splendid
fabric for skirts and suits.
AT 1910, REDUCED FROM 2Sc.|Another
lot of so pieces Genuine Scotch zephyr Oihg-
ham. novel designs and clear, strong colors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
$500 Pairs Imported Socks and Stockings
At less than lowest price ever named tor them.

This is the very best lot ever sold by any
every way.
AT l2hc., REDUCED FROM 2sc.1women,s
and Mems Colored Cotton Hose, spliced heels
and toes, tan, striped plads and stainless
black.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
36-inCh Printed Japanese Silks.
sac for the regular 85c.-The Best Offer Yet.

AT 7c., REDUCED FROM lOc.--27-inch John
son Bingham, in the best OF the seasons designs
AT l9c., REDUCED FROM Soc 900 yards
Silk and Cotton Mousseline de Sole, 80 inches
wide, in lengths ranging from to 2 yards, in
dark and light grounds, beautifully printed in
India and foulard silk designs. This fabric
equals silk in appearance and excels it In dur
ability, ard has been sold all over the United
States this season at soc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

AT Csc, REDUCED FROM 5Oc.-Women's
and Mems extra quality Colored Isle Thread
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
Table Linens, Towels and White Goods.
The Prices Are the Lowest Known.

Numerically the price OF the ordinary cotton.
WHITE GOODS: AT &c. AND &c. YARD,
REDUCED FROM lOc., I2Hc. AND i5c.-
Swisses and Lawns in stripes and paids.
AT lOc. AND l2Hc., REDUCED FROM l5c.
AND l8c.--A very fine lot OF Madras Stripe
Lawns.
AT l2Hc. YARD, REDUCED FROM 2sc.-An
Extra fine and sheer quality OF imported Stripe
Persian Lawn.
AT l2Nc. YARD, REDUCED FROM &c.,
Good White Fancy Pique.
AT &c, REDUCED FROM l8c.-Irish Linen
Batiste, natural color 32 inches wide.
AT S5c EACH.-English Long Cloth, one yard
wide, soft finish Il yards TO a piece, at S5c.
each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

for the summer. and the Rev DR.. f. winchester ter
Donald of Trinity Church, Boston, Is with MS
family at the Blatchford cottage for the season.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17
SNAPSHOTS BY THE WAY.

When railroads fall out, the honest inn
migrant has his innings.
90 90 90
The hold-up storm center seems to have
moved Off toward snohomish.
% 90 90
England capituiated to our own Joe
Choats at the very first oratorical assault.
go 90 go
Mr.. Bryan is still unable to discover any
signs OF returning prosperity. even when
he examines his fat tax receipt.
% 90 90
The use Of the flying column against tho
Insurgents simply demonstrates that pre-
liminary football training is no, without
It's uses.
&c oca -
When Mr.. Bayard told the Engiishmen
what nice fellows they were. he failed to
make hit al home. LIS different now.
Bayard was too soon.
'se ga go
The fact ,ha. the canned beef was dead
can scarcely be said 10 have added TO ;ts
attracttveness. Inhabited meats will go
cut of fashion with this war
- &c -
The gentlemen who sold ont their fish
traps TO the combination at good price
are not bowling at the top OF their voices
ahou, the evils 81 the FISH trust.
ssa sss 90
Perhaps the most surprising thing about
the alleged find Of Admiral villamIls bones
Is that they have not already appeared in
every dime museum In the country.
go IS 80
The New York Sun says II was hliIihn-
dollar war. Well, We found cut long
time ago that this is a bsilion-dollar coun-
tFy. ana we guess the world knows IL now.
sss s's s.'
John Pardon Atgelf VIII run independent;
agasns; Harrison for mayer Of Chicago
The cause 81 silver has "a adopt back door
methods even 10 scs before the people now
a-days
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17
NEW YORk'S DECLINING COM
MERGE

The people OF New York are becoming
seriously alarmed over the remarkable
decline in the commerce of that port.
Local shipping statistics recently pub
iished show a steadily increasing de-
cline that fully justifies the alarm
voiced by the press OF that city.
The foreign commerce of the whole
country In the last fiscal year amounted
63.oe9. That was an increase OF $780,
7sa.s1s over that or the preceding year.
which had been TO that time the great
est on record. For the same year the
foreign commerce OF New York was $685.
ass. 80 less than the preceding year. re-
Seaisng 10 the astonished New Workers
Of their port Is decreasing to IA greater
amount than the national commerce is
increasing In each Of five Of the last six
years the commerce OF New York has
shown an actual decline OF from sa,l50.-
oga 90 81. coo. eoo And whereas, ten
years ago New York's share OF the na-
tson's commerce WAS Sc per cent, IL was
las; year only trife over - per cent.
The Tribune asgrihes the cause OF the
decline ~ the fact that bat enc Of the
TIVE sea gates is In use. and that the
ie&s direct and couamodlcus one. and II
Is So shallow and Involved that 10 large
ship can pass In and GU; without dan
ger 81 feuliug that the great canal sys-
ten, after seventy five years Is stiil In
complete. that dock facilities are made
Quas'. charges tnr handling freight ex-
soCtianatr and ;hat storage. transfer
sHd All ether operations are ruads. as
cumbersome, slow. iasorioas ana costly
40 F~os~shle, The Conanereial-Aaver-
;issr thinks mveh Il the decline may lie
ascFisca 70 discrimination axatns, New
York Ia Western ana Southern railroad
rates
Tfsers Is bat one remedy suggested sar
the eeia~the Improvement ~ hartso-
ard dock facilities and tase reduction -
transfer ana barber charges Vessel
owners and shipping masters avoid
p0ss whose shipping charges are knawn
r. BE- excessively high. 50 " here long ste-
laya ia Transferring cargo are frequent
wsth as great ar alacrssy IS shey avoid
a hsrossT y hose approach Is known "a
{ - eang@Fo@s and agasegit No port ran
/ hotse "a attract commerce vAerr S7se
+ sc these objectionable features are 10
- setsaa
T'a@ commerce - sesstss r. rapidly ex-
psai5as ara = hile the ajTa~ a. between
c%r~aR and dock VIII never ne0s IN
pFev5ag u Is ins1 as essential that Aar-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

The first public appearance OF Hon.
Joseph III. Choate. the new ambassador
20 Great Britain, would naturally be
looked forward to with interest by both
the English people and the people in
whose behalf he Is sent to the Court OF
ST. James. He has been received hos
pitabiy, and the English newspapers are
pleased to congratulate him upon his
cred upon such an occasion as that
which introduced him to the public is
prepared with view to its effect upon
the nearer rather than upon the news
paper reader. so that 1t may be pre-
sumed from the friendly reception given
it that it sounded much better than 1t
reads.
One Of the London newspapers, COM
menting upon 1t, refers to il as speech
in which better taste could not be con-
ceived." We concur in this verdict; but
we are constrained to remark that the
ambassador has not yet reached that
point which marks the standard Of his
excellence.
OF much more significance than his
speech is the enthusiasm with which he
was received as representative OF the
United States and the American peo-
pie. without treaty and without formal
alliance. there is growing up a new COM
bination Of forces which will act as q
balance weight and check the prepon-
derance of any merely military power.
The action OF the United States and
of Great Britain in reference to Italy's
demand to be recognized In the distri-
button Of Chinese commerce and terri
tory was notice to Europe that to the
friendly understanding between the
United States, Great Britain and ia
pan, there is added new party. Italy
does not rank with the frst-class pow
ers OF Europe. but she has a splendid
navy. and the diplomacy which has
made warm friend of that country,
situated as 1t is half way between the
Atlantic ocean and the Suez canal, and
commanding the Mediterranean, is
worthy of Disraei.
There is one allusion in Mr. Choate's
speech which is creditable to him as an
American. He warned the English peo-
pie that while we are willing to be
friendly with them, we are not disposed
to surrender any advantage which our
position gives us in the commercial
world. He said that although we
should be friends we should never cease
to be rivals. and that he expected every
advantage that could be fairly taken on
either side would be pressed Any fail
ure to comprehend this would only be
TO misconceive the situation We want
TO be friends and allies, so that we may
keep in check powers which seek 70 sus-
tain dynasties by military prowess from
interfering with our peaceful pursuit of
our respective businesses. We will both
gain by the moral support Of the other;
we may have our trade differences and
our commercial rivalries. but we will
always sink those upon the first sign OF
an attempt on the part OF any Jealous
nation TO fan dissensions into open rup-
ture, or to interfere with the interests
Of either
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

The Army and Navy Journal tells .
story Of a warrior from Mississippi town.
The women organized a Red Cross Aux
HAIRY Society. and among their ooeltrsbu-
lions to the comfort or their absent heroes
was c.sse Of home made pajamas The
box containing these was sen; 10 camp. bat
no acknowledgment of Its receipt vas re-
turned 81 the good women teIerraphed.
Anxious 20 know x you got the pajauaas
last week" New. the captain Rad been
sitting ~ with ;he BOYS the nigh. hefors.
and when the dispatch was handed him he
was trying 70 rea1ce fsis swollen hess1 with
a wet ,owe3. and Ms mind VAS somewhat
confused. SO The wosncn o. the rel.e.
socseiy were astonksacd by the receipt az
Ibis dispatch; Story ~ a lie GU. % whole
eIeth. probably made ~ BY my enemies TO
fusn ne politically. Admit sFn not total
atsfalneT. bat never had the psjaunas las.
~esk or a. apy otAev time"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

Those who feared that serious harm
would come TO the commonwealth II
there were any attempt 20 reduce the
valuation Of property upon which taxes
have become delinquent, wifi be inter
ested In the action taken In New York
A bin has Just passed the Legislature OF
that state, which wipes on the books
all taxes, assessments and water rents
In cities Of the first class which have
remained unpaid for ten years.
One Of the speakers said that in order
10 avoid loss, the city OF New York
would have 10 collect before the LIST OF
January next, the enormous sum OF
SO, Coo go That could only mean that
the unpaid taxes and assessments over
ten years cid amounted TO about $780,
0oo. 600
This is a very startling object lesson.
II such could be the case In city where
every foot Of land IL valuable. how
much greater is the probability OF over
valuation and OF accumulated delin-
quency in a city like Seattle. where acre
upon acre Of land has only speculative
value.
This il q subject which the whole
state Of Washington must grapple with
at the next session Of the legislature. 1t
Is absurd to say that people must pay
the taxes. They do not and they will
not. The land ID abandoned: and 1t is CT
no more use TO keep piling upon the land
new taxes year after year. together
with additional interest and compound
ed penalties and costs in order to COM
pei payment. than II Is TO keep firing
bullets into corpse in order TO provoke
him into getting up.
The fact Is that the county Of King
alone has issued to itself 80. 900 certif-
Gates of delinquency. Many Of these
represent lots In wildcat additions
upon which the original tax was
from so cents upward. 1t Is true; but
there are more valuable lots upon
which the Naturalization taxes have
heaped up until the land is not worth
the amount OF the taxes. The result Is
that 1t Is no longer bringing in reve-
nue. II the total incumbranee were re-
duced TO a point reasonably below the
prospective value. to say nothing Of the
present value, there would be a tempta-
tion TO the owners to clear of the ac-
emulation. and begin paying current
taxes.
A member OF the New York legisla-
ture said that New York city was decid-
eddy Anticipated in Its methods OF COL
iecting taxes. 1T is because that city
retains the old wooden method OF clap
ping tax on and letting IT stay there.
In Grea. Britain and other European
countries taxes are not allowed to re-
main long enough uncollected to ac-
cumuIate upon the land until 1t becomes
tax-soddened swamp.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

Dor and transfer eharses should b kspt
down to the minimum. The natural
shipping facilities here are So great that
President Hill. Of the Great Northern
railroad. whose keen, far-sighted judy
ment In such matters has never been
exeeiled. said long ago, that he would
make this the cheapest shipping port In
the world. To carry out this purpose
much has been accomplished at Smith
cove the past few months. and
much more Is to be done in the ir1me-
date future. With the whole harbor
rim owned and controlled by the state,
wise legislation and display Of good
Judgment on the part Of property own
ers should make our harbor a favorite
with shipping masters throughout the
world by reason Of It's moderate charges
and facilities for the transfer Of car
goes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

Great Britain continues TO show marked
courtesy to the United States When the
transport Sheridan, On the way to Manila
with American troops, touched Ut Malta,
the unusual privilege was accorded Of Al
lowing the men to land In q body. The
British governor. accompanied by the adj
miral OF the Mediterranean squadron and
the general In command on the island.Nwere
present at the parade OF 400 American
soldiers, for the first time in the history
Of British possession not on the Amari-
can continent. Our boys not only stretched
their legs but had cordial reception.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

TIE Mes jersey STATE scaate Passed a
hsn giving 8 month to each married man
ana 81 a nl0ntA n each unmarried man
uh3 SERVED "a the New Jersey regiments
ana saa ravai Reserve tn toe Spanish
American wSag. The ssg@ss amended the
lSI a. oswtav 20 each aoa-eo.n miss! ossed Of
aees. MUSICIAN. arftaee- ana private .n al
sssosAi Sssrn as So h further amen sy,asst
WIS aided making q similar allowance TO
Jerssyrrssa VITA eai-stea n pg4snersss from
St'scT stA'ss- TTais ls vary practical way
10 es4eourage patriotism.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

How the EDigranf to Washingteu
Shouad he Treated.

Shouad he Treated.
Seattle. Wash, March w. 1889.
To the Editor. Now that the state OF
Washington is becoming better known,
coupled with the important action on
the part Of the transcontinental railroads
IN reducing transportation rates there wiz
no doubt be very heavy imnns gration OF
q desirable class OF people. But this COM
ing among us OF large number OF peo-
Die. brings to the citizens Of this state
an opportunity and q duty which they
alone can embrace and diScharge-the OPP
poytunity for our exhibit of that spirit
Of hospitality SO characteristic or the
people Of this coast, and the duty. 50 far
as one may be able so TO do. OF assist
ing the newcomer to md that Tor which
he is seeixing-whether it be employment,
opening.
Nothing so attaches stranger TO his
new home, or is 60 sure remedy for
that indescrib2ble something called
'.homesickness" as the hearty hand shake
or the III I can do anything for you
please cau on me. We are right glad TO
have had you come among US"
would suggest that without further
delay the people of our cities. towns. viii
lages and country districts, so far as may
be practicable. organize bureaus, clubs or
societies for the purpose of giving In.
formation and rendering such assistance
as the requirements of the particular case
might seem to demand.
There is government land In this state
but it is a difficult thing for the stranger
to find II. There are valuable lands own
ed by private parties which may be had
at reasonable prices. but unaided the man
who wants to buy may be saved much
valuable time through some such methods
as above suggested.
IT is one thing to get people to come
to the state OF Washington and another
thing to so treat them that they viii feel
at once at home, and thus feeling their
letters to those they have left at the old
home will be Of a character likely to
encourage others to follow in their foot
steps.
And, Notwithstanding the fact so famil-
lar to all those who are well posted as
to our climate, soil and the many induce
ments the state of Washington offers to
immigrants, would advise no one to come
to this country who cannot bring with
him sufficient funds to enable him to be
seif-supporting for some time after ar
rival, as the demand for day laborers L.
fully supplied.
d. D. WARD,
State immigration Agent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

The Madrid authorities state that the
peace treaty will be ratified immediately
after the dissolution of the cortes. BY the
terms OF the treaty 1t merely requires the
effect The failure Of the cortes to ra;ify
the treaty viii not effect It's legality in the
least
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

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th~ soTe~agsae9s ssssasss = a.sue ssr.se
SIT fssesssss. ssr Ess&ssssses ss-sss& ss gnaA.
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

exfYactsd b bolnnG. Canned scup NEAT
~oo,d describe Il batter. TIE profit to the
manufacturer upon this class Of goods
must be enormous. "a Il comes pretty near
being a by-product- Il - evident that the
win dtecredit Gen Miles
theory OF 'smealn,ed beef" having been
served 70 the army, but disclosure Of the
facts concerning tho canned beef amply
justly the expense OF the inquiry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-17

1t II not very gratifying to learn that
twenty-five families are about to emigrats
from South Dakota to British Columbia.
and that each family will take not less
than 81 900 with it to begin life in its new
location That Is the kind of immigrants
this state needs, and IL proper efforts were
made, would get.