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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
GEN. ALGER.s DILEMMA.

Gen. Alger will have 10 resign. 1t Is
incredible that he will be permitted TO
maintain his position in the cabinet.
where he In a part OF the Administered ton.
and has voice In Its controlling coun-
sells. and at the same time make and
carry out an offensive political alliance
with '.Coxey" Pinsree, q notorious critic
Of the president. and hitherto an avow-
ed enemy Of his policies. Gen. Alger
cannot be one kind OF Republican In
Michigan and another In Washington.
A great deal has been said about AL
gers maladminis,ration OF the war de-
partment. and demands have been loud
leans as well as Democrats. that he re-
tire. But the presidents firm support
of his secretary has been tantamoant
to a public declaration OF his confidence
that the criticisms were unjust, and II
has not been apparent 10 any one how
Mckinley could construe any reflection
upon his secretary a. other than a re-
lection on him and his administration.
Therefore. IL was natural that he should
refuse tn heed the clamor OF the Aiger
traducers.
The pingree- Alger combine Is another
matter. Ia be considered wholly without
reference TO the merits or dement's az
Aigerssm. so-cailea, It's purpose Is e.
defeat Senator Mcmillan. stanch
Republican and consistent and In
fuensial supporter 81 all the great poll
cies os the administration. Secretary
Alger cannot promote his own candi-
aacy without Involving the president 81
most serious praaicamcnt NT. Aiger
can II is Incumbent on him. therefore.
either 10 give up his candidacy or his
secrstaryshlr
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defsa4 By @.eoA AlsAouoh ths suhssna-
Amnl cnndB1sss - - oselss - q ss1ec-
ton biII calculated to count cut any cDDo-
sttioa to Democratic success Mr. Oven
says that II they attempt 70 ne the nv
In Goehers Interest the thieves win deccr-
ate lamp posts" The Louisville Post
Democratic) says: The campaign win Be
fought with one object. the political De-
struction Of Goebel and Of al for which
he stands. The whole state win be up in
arms by Noyember. and the life Of ne snAn
would be afe foe a moment who would
dars to use the pouer conferred by Goebefs
force bin to stifie the voice Of the people,
to insimidase the voter. or to faisify tho
returns" This b encouraxing for ken
lucky Republicans. II the Democratic
factions will watch each other 20 closely
that an honest count can be had there viii
be fair show for Republican SUGGEST
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
rhe Philadelphia Times very truthrully

The Philadelphia Times very truthfuliy
manipulated nearly every pension bill that
has been passed. and have invented and
sustained. largely by false testimony and
often by deliberate perjury. pension claims
which have cost the country hundreds of
millions Of dollars up to this date. and
adds its opinion that it is time the whole
pension attorney business was broken up.
Commenting upon this the New York Trib-
une says: TN such case a bill providing
pensions for the attorneys thus retired
would appear TO be in order. and there Is
no doubt that they would lobby for It to
a man. with equal zeal. patriotism and
perepiration"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

putSs q Un anA 1ssl ever the desire OF
- cAaa1Ia1 - esntfug - aeesss %
The cassiae Upid Ass6s.
Tbsoe fAe1n wsse daly coaveyed 90
washington ana to the press Of the
Eass. but 10y wess not hesrhened to.
ana ~ . result the critical controversy
Of today Il In vogue. II u well that Or.
Shaw. with his eminent position in the
editorial weriA. 81 lsngth understands
the eststing dafncuities. though he may
havs ua0ed What has passed hereto-
fore HIS voSce cannot help having some
in1uence against . fatal and needless
hlunder Of Cancellation which the Amer
lean eoainissioners and the state de-
partment have barely avoided already
committing.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

The appalling disaster which is over
whelming the richest portion of Texas Is
scarcely realized by the public Twenty
1--WE hundred square miles OF the best farm
ing lands in the state are covered with
water to depth OF from six to thirty feet.
Estimates Of the property loss range from
S9.0o0.O0O to 31S.oo0.0oo. but the worst fea-
ture Il the loss Of life, which may reach
loco. as large numbers are imprisoned on
isolated highlands In the midst of the rag
ing waters where 1t Is impossible for relief
to reach them, and unless help comes
speedily all must perish Gov. Sayers has
appealed to the general government for
help which will be. In fact. Is now. sorely
needed by the destitute people. Growing
crops stock. farm buildings and agricul-
tunal implements have all been swept away
to destruction.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
ArTERrHoUGHTy

The Shamrock IS In trouble again. having
that IT IL not one Of the four-.eaved speci-
megs.
The czar Is having troubles OF his own
these days. Fate or the fairies sent him
a third daughter the other day instead OF
the sen and heir he is longing for. and now
the peace conference has turned down his
disarmament; scheme.
90 ga -
A Chicago tudge has decided tina. there
is less danger In an automobile than in a
horse and buggy. and declared the orssi-
nance ruling automobiles GU. OF the .,ark.
void. Wait tin that judge gets run over
by an eleven thousand pound automobile
49, then get his oplnson--!f he is able TO
give one.
Admiral Dewey and Admiral Won p.ea
ergchs have exchanged letters In which
each expresses the utmost good win ard
esteem for the other. and TIE German ad-
nsirai cordially coaSratuiasss the American
admiral upon As promotion. The Berlin
newspapers have Published the letters ana
the inrtiens may row he resarsed a
closed ard Capt. coghsen forgiven
&c ss -
Mayor Jones. ~ Toledo. having Been
elected Upon All independent ticket. thinks
he has solved the whole problem 81 politics
and Announces that he viii be an sniereni-
ent candidate Ger the ONCE % governor OF
Ohio. He says: II am more thar ever
eonvlmesd that the cay Of political parties
- passing. Parties and party machnAs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07


The readers Of the Sunday Poss-Inteili-
genoer Of July win Be privileged to read
the latest story Of the matches Western
short story writer. Bret Harte. This I'M
usual feature has been secured at con-
siderable expense, but readers VIII find 1t
more than worth everything that 1t may
have cost the paper Il Is included In the
regular Sunday edition at the regular Sun
day price Of cents In Other words. the
readers get for half dime what Bret
Harte gets no less than $50 for writing.
Those who are watching the Post-Intelli-
gencer-as everybody in the Northwest and
q constantly increasing number Of readers
In the East are doing--wiN flnd this extra
feature TO be entirely In keeping with the
improving character Of the sunday edition.
The edition exceIs even the expensive
magazines. 1t In more up TO date. more
given to printing things that the general
public wants to know about For example
further, In addition 10 the above story Of
Bret Harte,s will be full stories - to the
extraordinary feuds which have been ex-
citing the people of Kentucky In the Baker
Howard trials, together with descriptions
Of the new yacht defender and an esti-
mate of its possible chances with the
Shamrock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

When the Seattle Poss-InteiiIgencer ia-
sfsts ca ssncKinDsy's reelection a. the
suress. and probably the only. way OF
crushing the insurrection and restoring
peace and orderly government to the is
lands" the force of the logic Is not con-
vincing. Portland Oregonian-
The Oresonian 10 not accurate in
crediting. the shove statement to the
Post-Intelifgencer az a definition of its
position. The Portland paper had raised
the pertinent inquiry ~ TO whether the
American people were going to foment
the sole hope Of the Filipinos" by con-
fesaing themselves towards and pol
troons In the next election" It was
then pointed out that the oregonian's
logic inevitably forced 1t to support
Mckinley ~ the surest way Of crushing
the insurreciion. This 10 q distinction
with q difference. The premises were
the oregonian's: the conclusion was
ours.
Nor has the Post-Intelligencer de-
ciared, az the Oregonian says. that the
reelection Of Mckinley ia essential to
the successful prosecution Of our un-
dertakings In the Philippines" 1t does
not consider that the destiny Of the ma
ton In involved In the political fortunes
OF william Mckinley. Nor does It think
that another executive could not prose-
cute the war effectively. 1t does think.
and II has declared. that. from the pres
ent outlook. 1t Ia imprudent and unwise
to make war on Mckinley and the Nc
Kiniey policy In the Philippines. because
aid and comfort are thus given to the
enemy: and 1t secs only harm TO the sue
ccssful prosecution Of cur undertakings
In the islands by making it apparent
that the American people are divided in
their support Of the administration. and
that they refuse to uphold it to the END.
The Post-Intelligencer is obliged TO
confess that the Oregonian's suddenly
conceived admiration for Gov. Roose-
Welt. whom It desires to substitute for
Mckinley, comes In the nature OF rev.
elation II the Post-Inteliig sncer re-
members correctly. and 1t thinks 1t
does. the expressions of the Port
land Journal toward Col. Roose-
welt during his gubernatoriai campaign
were severe and even contemptuous. 1t
advanced the opinion that he was un-
suited by the frailties OF his temper and
the arrogance Of his disposition for the
high position Of governor OF New York.
and 1t freely predicted that he would
be beaten. There was more Of the same
style OF criticism directed toward the
Republican candidate. II the attitude Of
our Portland neighbor In 1893 toward its
presidential candidate OF 1899 has not
been accurately stated. we trust that
II will set US right.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

Col Henry Wat,s~sss announces tia, he
has swaneset she Kentucky state ticket.
rsssorss. candidates AMI all After deny
ing .hRt he r'carier-Iessrusi has been or e.
as vas charged. ssoenst crgar, Ne saws =
s,hs Jo9rnan accepted the secrss OF
Providence IN tsss particular With cnrsx-
tan forsissas, : and predicts tia, 'xioeseI
win ~ the rsxs governor - kensucxy. IL
Re lives, - surely ~ TIE sun rises the aay
sex for she Inauguration On the ether
aar3 ex-ConSresxnaan Owens. az Ixxsag-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

There Is spoiled boy out on Detroit
street who greatly bothers his doting par
ents at times. He usually bothers them
when visitors come to the house and
sometimes they feel dreadfully humiliat-
ed
Not long ago the pastor dined with the
family. and Master Tommy was at the
table He Behaved pretty well until the
cake was brought In. Then he suddenly
iurched forward and snatched the piece
he sized up as the biggest
why, Tommy cried his distressed
mother, '.you are forgetting that DIR.
Choker Is here.
The boy gave the worthy pastor a with
ering look.
Nav. amt forgettin' IT." he snarled
IF ne wasn't here I'd git two pieces!''-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

Here's an example OF how familiarity
breeds contempt" he said. as he looked
over the top OF his paper at the rest Of
the family.
What Is IL ?"
This r. a Kansas paper. and under the
head OF Local Jottings,' 1t says: Three
or four cyclones ripped through the VIII
iage since our last issue Detroit Free
Press
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

The good news comes from Pretoria that
1t is believed the franchise proposals have
been accepted by both sides and the dispute
between the Tansvaal and Great Britain
will be peacefully settled. Thus a threat
ening war cloud has been dissipated by the
exercise OF little diplomacy and a dispo-
siiion displayed By both parties to yield
enough TO admit of reaching a mutual
agreement. This Is what arbitration viii
do for the world In the future
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

m - 4henssavss eat - . joA - -
apenk. 1he1 - snpsa11ss ana fs1UAaful
burdens on the body polite. They are .
positive uasnace to Hbarv ana stand di-
rectly aShwar& the path q progress. An
Of which merely goes to prove that II.
Jones does mot even know how - think
- - -
Chief CSuAn1. Of 4bo New York hre de-
par<ment, earned hi position By long serv-
Ice In the department. and by exceptional
skfll and experience a. = dre-hghter. un-
fortunately for him he Il . nephew OF the
boss and no amount Of argument Win con-
vines mast psople that his promotion y
not solely owing to this relationship.
- .. -
3 The New York Tribune is glaringiy guilty
Of lese majesty. It says: Report comes
from England that Croker b becoming
physically bald and politically svasave. The
schoolboy defined the hippopotamus - .
large. ambiguous animal with no hair all
over II. q description which may now do
double duty. fitting the boss a. wen as his
feIlow-pachyderm."
- -
Cannon Are-crackers should BE- sup
pressed OF the L0g4 persons reported In
jured on the Fourth. two-thirds were hurt
by the explosion Of these dangerous bombs
In the hands of the careless. fmprudent or
brutal. they are . menace 10 life and limb
not only to the idiot handling them. but TO
every one In his vicinity. The authorities
should keep them OF the streets II moth
ing more.
ens %. 90
The Detroit city council turned down the
scheme for municipal ownership Of street
railways In that city the other day, and
now comes the supreme court OF the state
with decision declaring the law under
which the roads were to be acquired by the
municipality to be unconstitutional. II the
scheme was not killed by the action of the
council the supreme court has given it
Knockout blow that eftectually settles Its
fate.
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The Ameer OF Afghanistan has not been
allowed to suffer from ennM lately. One
OF his soldiers recently took pot shot at
him at close range. but his nerve failed him
ana he only succeeded in hitting . general.
Then the ameer's brother. Ishak. hired
cook to poison his royal relative. but the
scheme was discovered. the cook hanged.
ana Ishak lost no time In getting out OF
the country. It is evident that luck IN on
the side OF the auaeer this time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

The period Of activity through which the
iron and steel industry is now passing is
the most remarkable In its history. A, the
beginning OF the present year the price OF
Bessemer pig iron at Pit,sburg was bu,
little above So Last week the price was
advanced to SO per ton. An advance Of
nearly 100 per cent. In six months Is some
thing unhearti OF before in the iron trade.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

Angy New-Yes. I quarreied with the
leading man. and as all the Others in the
company side with him, resigned,
Sue Rrette-But didn't any one take
Your partr
Angy New-Only my understudy.
St0rfex >~S
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after the fall.
All women are deceitful. The best OF
them only deceive themselves
The average man gets full because he
doesn't know how to have a good cry.
Love ts like mince pie. The kind you
don't make yourself generally has stems
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
No OAreholder

did you ever hold an office?" incurred
the new arrival at Eagle Eye
wal, not exactly, stranger" replied
Amber Pete. when we had the cyclone
last week j tried to hold the postofIHce
but the thing Just slipped outer my hands
and started for the stars. / guess that q
bout the last Office I'll try to hold, stran-
ger."-Chicago News
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
The Sunday show.

Johuny-Pa may I go to the show to-
morrow and see the birds and things?
Cautious Parent--I can't promise you
that. Johnny. but If you are q good boy
you shall go to church with me on SUM-
day and see the eagle.-Boston Tran
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
Results Of Privacy.

Kansas CITY journal.
The secret sessions of the peace congress
appear to have had the effect OF keeping
the proceedings entirely secret from ev-
erybody except the newspapers and the
general public
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
II Would he Oda.

New York Mail and Express.
France would feel queer II she were to
wake UP some morning and ind that she
had no crisis on hand. However. there Is
little likelihood that she will have any
such experience.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

81 think my wife WIN stay at home this
summer"
How do you know
She doesn't like my taste and told
her thought I'd have the house papered
all over IL she went away."-Chicaeo Re-
/
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

The Pug--l know I amt been able TO Git
I'll be champeen yet
Backer-Yes. II this keeps up you will be
the champion lonG-wait fighter OF the
world. --Insiianapolis Journal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

Youu never get tired OF heaf1ne 49,
good news. We told you -
.TuIr' Ribbons before. TheYre s u.
much wanted for dreas garnifsfe
tho center thread and sbey're To- q
formed into pretty shsrred rseo
ruchin9- plain coaors. eheckA 81
and black and white without sna
They were made 10 sell for -
This last lot Of the season u q
facturer sends 70 Us TO
sell for ...............--.....
NEW STORE-LOwEn AI01A
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

A new record price has been estab-
fisbed for minfature2- At the recent
Muhibacher sale in France $4,000 was
paid for one. ~. wfidefstefn being the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
Took HE Advice

Edna-why do you wear glove, white
learning To play pokery
tsdith-Because Jack told me never to
show my hand.-Chicago News
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st. Louis Globe Democrat.
A London paper is In doubt whether to
christen the English-speaking races An
glicans or, Saxicans. It Is necessary al
ready to call the most of them Americans
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

This Ii really rare; we repeal IMH7
n CENT BwISSES for sa4ne
third cents a yard. You seA4
the fullest particulars. They're 49,
weight inches wide, exactly:
printed with the pretfisst nOwe!
and sprays; they're dotted VIII 1s.ss77S
dots. Very properly I'll -
this season. Just imagine .
dotted dress, Swiss, rc1teye4
pretty flowers. Extra people -
this bargain sharing Of twsnsy x.ss
Swisses. for, 81
Z yard 49,. .....-...s.. s.se ss99<
OLD sToRE-LowER AISLE
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Arbitration.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
War decides nothing but which Of two
nations Is the stronger. Arbitration is in
tended to show which OF two nations is
in the right.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
Dom PauI.s Attitude.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Dom Paul would have us understand
that he Is not being coerced by the Brit
ishers: he was going their way anyhow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

I'VE make our own ice cream" said the
restaurant proprietor. Consequently ne
know Just what ~ contains"
You do" replied the patron, hut I
6on-t.''-Chfcago Post
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ST. Louis Globe-Democrat
While things are moving slowly at The
Hague. 1t must be remembered that the
dove of peace Is not very swift bird
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

An inquiring reader Is Informed that the
Oregon Is a battleship OF the frst-class.
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s0mething In Il.
Toledo News

IoiedO news
When Funston expresses desire to
come home II must be getting hot in more
ways than one In the Philippines.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07
WattersOn's Wasted Work.
Chicago T1mes-Herald,

Henry Watterson complains that he Is
having no success whatever In saving the
Democracy. II Henry were trying to save
something worth saving there might be
some sympathy for him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

me Pest Inte1lfgeDces hsresv
gsaeaneees 1fs advertisers . essa
Aae Dall ssreslatssa, Daily, weekly
anA Sunday. 1sohie ahat - Any
ether nswspapsS DsblisAeA IN TIE
ssa2s ef Washingtsn. AAveseassas
contracts sstll % DaAe sabescs -
this guarantee.
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Henderson,s Econom

Washington Star.
Mr.. Henderson's economy In his prom
Use department will save him a great deal
OF troublesome political bookkeeping.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

The Shamrock IS In trouble again, having
been run aground. 1t IL strongly Suspected
that II IL not one Of the four-.eaved speci-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-07

taffeta silk. cerise, turquoise,
royal lavender, crystal buttons.
tucked yoke, stock collar.
The FIRST lot sold al $50 they were
worth n. tool The second lot goes
on sale, one to a CUSTOMER. certainly
none TO dealers, at, "a -
apiece 500. ......... ....... ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-06
CATTLE STARVING.
Scarcity of Rain Kills the Grass and
Creates Havoc on Southeast
Colorado Ranges.

Denver, June 6.-Thousands of cattle
are starving in southeastern Colorado.
Secretary Waldron of the state board
of cattle inspectors, came back yester-
day from a trip to the district southeast
of Pueblo and had very discouraging
story to tell.
There is very little water and no
grass at all in that region now" said
he. 1.-The lack of rain has been fatal.
Thousands of cattle are being driven to
Nebraska, Kansas and the White River
country because where they are now
there is absolutely nothing to eat.
The cattle are surprisingly poor. The
lack of grass to eat has thinned them
wonderfully. Thousands are even too
weak to be driven to places where more
food can be secured. They will not be
killed as they are practically worthless
for beef purposes. They will simply be
kept where they are with the hope that
when the thinning out process is over
with and most of the cattle have been
driven elsewhere, there will be enough
grass to afford the weak cattle at least
a precarious existence.
Lack of rain has played such havoc
with the cattle and the country that
am afraid the grass is killed almost en-
tirely. The roots even seem to be dead,
which means the country will be bar
rem for some time"