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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

The Seattle Democrats had a sweet
old time yesterday. They have been
preparing for 1t this long while, ever
since the enmity between the Hart and
Goodwin factions reached boiling point.
Nothing but a split and a bolt could
have been expected from the preliml-
naries Of the convention. The primar-
les were the most disgraceful ever held
in the city. There was no pretence OF
order, decency or an attempt to dis
cover the will of the voters. 1t was an
orgie of ballot-box stuffing, repeating.
interfering with the count and endeav-
oring to get the better of the other fell
low by fair means or foul. From such
a regular knock down and drag out as
this there could not come any agree
ment in convention. Probably neither
side at any time had the least notion OF
submission. 1t was not in their tao
tics. SO a double-headed conventA N
was a foregone conclusion, and contest
ing delegations will go to Spokane to
fight out there the bitter local feud that
has been engendered. What all this
fuss is about 1t would take a genius to
TELL since the party is utterly without
ability to reward the successful ele-
ment in any event But It is natural
enough that, after all care for party
principle has vanished, there should be
a hot fight over possible spoils. The
scars of yesterdays battle will be in
evidence for many a day in King coun-
ty, but the public looks on with equan-
unity at the dissolution of party which
has no longer a reason for living. It
was a hot time in the old town last
night.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
The Canteen for Temperance.

II q, Is too much to hope that the earn
estness Of men like Chaplain Pierce, who
writes to the army department TO tes-
tify 10 the good work OF the army can
teen In promoting sobriety and morals
among our soldiers in the Philippines,
should make any impression on the IA
natical element that is bent on its de-
struction. surely il should have some
effect upon the members OF congress
who have yielded too much to such in
tolerance, There is. absolutely no dis
sent among the military authorities
concerning the place and value of the
canteen. II has decreased drunkenness,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

driven the post groggeries out OF ex-
istence and promoted the morale OF the
rank and file. From highest TO lowest
this is the opinion OF the men whose
business IT is to watch over the inter
ests of the American soldier.
Their evidence is reinforced by that
Of men who. like Chaplain Pierce are
true advocates of temperance. He Is
personally believer in total abstinence.
and hopes to see the liquor traffic de-
stroyed by that means. But while the
appetite and the habit exist. he believes
with all sensible people that their evils
should be minimized. This he assures
the public has been the effect of the
canteen system under his observation.
only beer is sold in the canteen. and the
substitution of this for drinks rich in
alcohol, together with the restraints
thus thrown about the traffic have in
creased sobriety.
It is disheartening that so much Of
the work of real reform has to be ac-
complished against the vehement OPP
position of those who profess to favor
II. Perhaps there has been no one in
stitution that has done as much to pro-
mote temperance in the army as the
canteen. Yet today it is an object of
violent abuse from those who profess
to work in the temperance cause. The
abolition OF all license fees and regula-
lions In any city, and perfect free traf-
fic in intoxicants would be no greater
evil to 1t than the wiping out of the
canteen would be to the army. Any
true reformer should be able to see this
and opposition to the canteen should
disappear, both in congress and in the
country.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
NOVELTY NECKwEAR,

Show very extensive line of all sorts OF novueA
ties bows, stocks. jabots. cascades. butterfly TEA
etc., etc.
Pretty Blouse Fronts of soft sheer null, with
perpendicular tucks. lace edging or inserte4
pufang hemstitching. ETC.. with washabe steos
to match.
Bandana Imperials Soc. 7bc. 800 each.
The Edna May" new satin tie. all colore, -
tassel ends, SOC each. #M7
The Princess Chic" a bandana stock with 1ol.
ing ties, one of the new ideas.
Here's a popular favorite-Mull Stocks vi0
butterfly bows, pretty, delicate tints. 35c each.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
HEMsTITCHED LINENS.

Again we show quite variety OF the hne
damask and art linen Tray Cloths and ScarfG
Well tell you of few.
large line of splendid all-linen damask Tray
Cloths open work hemstitched edges, csc each
fine satin damask Tray, with hemstitched
edges and halfinch open work border, SOC each
Scarf 81 inches long. OF all-linen art en-
broidery crash hemsttched, also half-inch boroeF
Of open work, soc each.
Better Scarfs up as high as $3.50 each.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

A Roxbury clergyman advertlses his
church In the Boston street cars, and
New York is to have roof garden
prayer meeting this summer "Out in
Seattle" it is not necessary to adopt
such advanced methods to fill the
houses of worship.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
HOSE SUPPORTERS.

Here are some good ones that cost but little:
Button Clasp Side Supporters OF black Isle
elastic for ladies and children, 10c pair
Fancy Frilled Elastic Side Supporters, with rib
bon bows, zoe, 25c pair.
Same all silk and with fancy buckle SOC pair.
Satin Belt Supporters, with silk plated elastic,
all sizes and colors, 25c each.
Same, extra grade. and with frilled silk elastic
and nice buckles soc EACH
The front Supporters, attached to corset over
abdomen the new kind. sateen shield, frilled
elastic, 25c pair.
Better ones, 50c Toe pair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
NEW TOWELS.

Another big lot, right from the man who made
them has reached us. II didn't buy from him
we couldn't sell them for as little. These are all
Turkish towels unbleached, IS by SO inches,
splendid wearer, 10c each.
heavier grade 20 by 40 inches, also I'M
bleached 1Sc each; $500 dozen.
At Csc each we show that same old heavyweight
that has ouclassed all Corners "a by 40 inches big.
Soft thick, bleached ones, IS by SO inches 121ac
each.
Heavier and better ones at 1sc, zoe, 25c each.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
Stop It.

There is one infraction of the law
for which there should be no tender
ness. The sale of intoxicating liquors
to minors is one of the most despicable
may hold about the use of alcoholic
drinks, all are agreed that their con-
sumption by the young is certain de-
struction, morally and physically. Ev-
erywhere the law provides punishment
for this heinous crime. Everywhere
there are found those low enough in
the scale of humanity to violate it.
The retribution should be swift and
heavy.
It must be admitted that there are
parents so lost to all sense of duty
that they will send their children to
saloons to purchase drink for them.
They may think and intend no
harm, but they ought, if possible, to
be included in the sentence. The sur
roundings of the saloon and the famil-
iarity with drinking which this in
duces constitute temptation that gem
orally bears fruit In time. A saloon Is
no place for a minor, no matter what
the Grand
But the vendor, at least, can be on
the safe side. 1t is his business to obey
the letter of the law. When a child
appears within doors where liquor is
sold, he should be warned off the prem
Uses instantly. No matter whether his
proposed purchase is for himself or am
other-something which the seller can
not determine with certainty--he has
no business there. The restraints i'm
posed upon the business of dispensing
intoxicants are not too numerous or
too severe. OF them all. that which
forblds the sale of liquor to minors
is most reasonable and necessary. We
hope to see the courts impose the
severest sentences permitted by law
wherever this offense is proved. Some
license must be allowed to human ma
ture as il is, but not this. Stop the
sale of alcoholic drinks to minors.
Spare and save the children.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

Some time ago Chicago reviewer
dealt with the qualities of half dozen
thin little volumes of verse under the
head of Some Common or Garden
Pests" The savagery Of this express
sion as applied to the sensitive plants
of literature is mitigated by the sad
fact that the phrase represents the ac-
tual attitude of a fair share Of the read
ing world toward the tender product in
question. Just why the poetry which
is so precious to the poet is so derided
by the public is, and must remain, one
of the insoluble problems. There seems
to be no doubt that even poor poetry
is a blessing to the author. keeping his
higher faculties alive and nourishing
faith in ideal beauty which otherwise
would be stified by the daily grind. UP
to this time, however, it has been sup
posed that the benefits of bad or indif
ferent verse were wholly subjective. 1t
has remained for distinguished Brit
ish physician, DR.. Andrew Wilson. 20
bear testimony that sometimes these
questionable products are of undouhted
benefit to the body polite.
Verses on war or other prominent
subjects" declares DIR. Wilson, pro
vide a mental safety-valve for a large
number of people In each case
there is nerve storm generated in the
brain cells. and IL II finds no vent in
some form of physical activity. 1t ex-
ponds itself among the brain cells and
produces disastrous results, varying
from a mere explosion of temper or
Mysteries to fit. The use of pen, ink
and paper blows off the mental steam"
Newspaper offices all over the coun-
try viii be both cheered and appalled,
by this statement. Cheered-to know
that current-events verse has really
use in the world: appalled-to realize
what weapon this matter of scientific
protection places in the hands of the
too frequently merciless poet. We esti-
mate that since the outbreak of hostili-
ties In the Transvaal enough mental
steam" has been let OFF through war
poetry received in the Post-Intelligencer
Offices alone to run heavy freight
train twice across the continent. OF
course IT is well that this amount Of
energy was not exploded in the brain
cells Of the poets, causing a proportion
ate amount Of hysteria fits but II
would be sim better If some way could
be devised whereby this Niagara-nood
could be hitched onto life and made 70
run dynamos. DIR. Wilson's duty TO the
poets and the public will not be com
pleted until he has devised a method
whereby high pressure poetic energy
can be converted into some force which
viii make the wheels so round
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

shall girl he a good tellow7'' Is the
sllly-season subject which is agitatlng
the Eastern papers. II doesn't seem 20
have occurred TO any Of them that she
fills the bill better If she is just good
girl.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

somewhere. We say right here that the
people of Seattle are determined to
have all lawless elements kept severely
in check, and that the police depart
ment should, in vulgar parlance, get a
move on"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

1t required some courage for the
queen to make her trip to Ireland. but
II would require more for Lord Sails
bury to undertake the same journey
after his recent warning to Irlshmen.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

Several city magistrates Of New York
and Brooklyn have recently held court
In the open air. And yet this Is not
country in which the processes OF justice
need. much ventilation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

The daughter Of Mary Ellen Lease
threatened in a recent speech that II
women were not allowed to vote there
would be no babies and no cradles TO
rock. she should reflect that the hand
that hits the cradle shakes the world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
OFFICES
A GUARANTEE.

The Post Intelligence hereby
guarantees its advertisers bona
Ade paid circulation, Daily, Weekly
aud Sunday, double that of amy
other newspaper published I'm the
state of Washington. Advertising
contracts will he made subject TO
this guarantee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

It is interesting to know that one Of
the first Englishmen to win the Vic
toria Cross in the present war is an
American boy-a boy from Wisconsin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
A NEW GLOVE.

Costs too, but $100 pair. wash suede,
finely finished strong, good wearing glove. ~
pearl gray mode and white. with two clasps ana
embroidered backs; every pair fitted.
Our 1925 $3.50 and $175 gloves don't acknowF
edge superors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

At n recent conference Of the Nor
mon church, George @. Cannon cont
planned that never In its history had
there been such an absence of respect
for the authority of the church as now.
II this is true it is conarmatory owl
dence that the world does move.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

We don't like to miss chance to remind you
that If you intend buying rghtupto-date'
Parasol that surely from the multitude of charm
ing STYLES that we show you can make a satsfac-
tory selection at from $500 to $500.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

Arthur Sewall. of Maine. Bryan's run
ming mate in 1896, is about to san for
Europe. Possibly Mr.. Sewail is afraid
that vice presidential lightning will
strike twice in the same place.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
A WAIST NOVELTY.

Silk bandana 'kerchief squares for waists. ~
silk 30 inches square and the very prettisss -
signs to be had, 81. 90 each.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
EXTRA 'KERCnIEFS.

A pretty new Handkerchief Of fine sheer lava.
with valenciennes lace edge and insertion co..
mencing Monday will be 10c each. The FIRST tine
shown.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
COLORED UNDERSKIRTS.

Do you want particular kind? certain SHADE!
We have It. Mercerzed satines are much taikea
about They grow popular as the days pas. 49,
Finished like silk. wear like cotton, and wnsts
more. the rich satin lustre is there to stay.
special Skirt-call IL bargain II you will.
made OF best mercerized Saline, with graduatso
accordion pleated founce. stiffened with feather
bone finished with ruehing, staple dark shades
and new pastel tints. in fact all OF the wants.
shades. $500 each.
Eloquent OF its own beauty and smartness y
this accordion pleated Skirt OF moreen; not w
heavy rough finished. old-time moreen, but tns
up-to-date summer weight silk finished hno,
smooth and strong. tight fitting top; the crownins
touch Is 15-inch pleated iounee; $500 each
Pastel gray coiored fine moreen S425 eacn.
Saline Skirts with sef-toned silk-like strip
a corded ombrele founce with three twoinsr
rufies, Saline facing, pretty and durable, sS1'
each.
Pretty Petticoats Of nearslk. with peassa
nounce. light weight, look and rustic IKE niA'
$2.75 each. ~
And we haven't said word about the SIN
ones yet We never had many; never haa :.
pretty. They'll greatly interest you. Why nos
see them7 We've only told you OF few heis'
have many others at similar prices
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

II is a rather eft-handed compliment
to say that ''if 1t should appear that 1t
is wise to select vice presidential can
aldate from the Pacific coast" j. RI.
Lewis is recommended for the honor.
But the gentleman in question is 50
constituted that this will be infinitely
more grateful to him than no mention
a ALL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

SEATTLE TffEATER--ward and Vokes
THIRD AVENUE THEATER-"Qu
vadis."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

per. Its purchases OF white paper for
the four months last past are more
than double those OF the same period
last year. Its advertising patronage
has grown proportionately As the ia
bles published Elsewhere show, there
was but one day in April when the
amount of advertising carried was
smaller than on the corresponding day
of April. 1899, and the decrease was
three-auarters of column. Every other
day shows an increase, the last Sunday
Of the month taking the prize with Az
columns additional, an increase Of al
most so per cent.
The Post-Intelligencer can promise
that the march Of Improvement, rapid
as it has been. will continue with ac-
CELEBRATED step. The latest. fullest and
most accurate news: the best special
service that money can buy; the most
careful attention to the needs of the
reading public; and always the high
standard and the view of men and
events that knows no dictator but the
public good and the cause Of progress
these will distinguish its future serv-
ice TO the people whose support and APP
prevail are its abundant reward, whose
cause must always be its own. 1t be-
lleves that it's readers will delight in
its success. as they share also in the
glory OF 1t by their appreciation Of the
best that modern journalism has to Of
fer. 1t will still set the pace. and ex-
poets a year hence to distance present
records by as much as they surpass all
achievements Of It's past.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13

Anything that you might wish and lots to select
from. Better consider these following values II
your calculations
A fine sheer. soft Organdie, 40 inches wide: III
a special grade a special width and special
price, zoe yard.
Lace striped and checked Lawns in many. -
signs also corded effects; soft strong goods. vezy
desirable for waists and dresses, 121ac yard.
Now ready--2,00O yards of zoe, Csc and 800 IN
white Pique, in lengths Of from 2ls yards to Is
yards each. Got them cheap for taking then TIT
way. Yours is The benefit. All 90 on SALE co..
mencing Monday, at 15c yard.
We show Corded Dimity, all white. at 0Ae .
yard. What do you think Of that?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-13
SILK YOURSELVES.

S1-inch silk and Isle fine Dress Mousseine. in
plain, dotted or lace stripe, in plain, delicate
shades, SOC yard.
Something new is Silk Organize in beautiful
printed patterns, brilliant finish, 80 inches wide
and much prettier and yet fully as cheap as fine
cotton organdie these are but soc yard.
The age-herald., 1900-01-24
BARREN ASPECT
 IN WALL STREET There Was a General and Pro-
 nounced Collapse
RALLIED IN THE AZ TERNO0N
The Selling Revived However Towards the End and the Close Was the Lowest Point Reached Dur
 ing the Day.

New York, January 23.-The stock market was as barren of any well defined issues bearing on prices of securities as for sew eral days past Nevertheless, there was @ general and quite pronounced collapse from the firmness which has been charac- terstic of the undertone of the market for several days past. The reaction took it's initiative from the European bourses.
 The foreign selling here was in very con- siderable volume, and was accompanied by rurnors of new disasters to the British military forces in South frica- The denial of these reports failed to change the re- actfonary tendency. The decline caused the taking of profits by spectators. who have held through several days of rising prices, and were weary of waiuing for further ad- vance. The halt in the advancing tenden- cy also encouraged the public taking out of short lines by the professional pears being entirely wiped out.
 There came halt to the decline early in tine afternoon with demand from the shorts to cover, but the selling was re- newed before the close, which was at the Invest of the day. The board room trad CTS expect Ito get their stocks back in Lon don in the morning at a profit. There was mo quotable change in money rates today, but the tone of the market was a trifie firmer, and sterling exchange also rallied a fraction. The addition to the New York bank reserves was believed to show some falling off from the recent large rate of increase.
 Prices in the bond market started up ward in the morning, but reacted quite sharply in sympathy with stocks during the afternoon, bonds which resisted the decline being the exception. This devel- opment was attributed ito the lessened ac- cumulation of unemployed funds. Total sales, par value, S2,090000.
 U. s. old As, registered, declined &, and do. coupons, the 3s and new As, 4 in the bid price.
 New York; January 23.-Money on call steady at 3@312 per cent; last loan, per cent; prime mercantile paper, 41a@6h per cent; sterling exchange firm, with actual business in bankers bills at 4.S6a464 S67k for demand, and 4.S3A@4. .S3% for sixty days; posted rates, 4.S41s6D4 S5 and 4.S71h0D 4.SS; commercial bills; 4.S3@4. .S31s.
 Silver certificates, 5934Q60hc bar silver, 6Oe; Mexican dollars, 471ac
 Government bonds weak; state bonds in- active; railroad bonds irregular (By Private Wire to Talbott & Palmer)
The age-herald., 1900-01-24

this morning. Tn all directions large gains were shown.
 Liverpool apparently construed the move ment as conforming claims of big holding back and displayed weakness She appear ed in this market as q buyer on a small scale, but the crowd generally were indif- ferent or disposed to act on the bear side The market opened 4d5 points lower, and changes after the first hour or so were un- important. Liverpool sold i0,5OO spots at He decline. Futures unchanged to IF low CT. Interior receipts for half week are 44.- GOO against S,000 last week and 51 900 last year. The market closed at 7.51 to 7.52 for March.
The age-herald., 1900-01-24
Talbott & Palmer's Grain Letter

By Private Wire from Ware & Leland.
 Chicago, January 23.-Wheat: Liverpool opened ss lower but recovered A of the de- cline. London cargoes firm. Paris 10 to 20 points higher; flour 35 to 40 higher; Antwerp B higher; Budapesth unchanged; Berlin B higher Liverpool cables: "Unconfrmed reports from India of rains in northwest provinces, but are too late for any benefit. Primary receipts, 306, GOO; shipments, 205,00O Contract stocks in store, 13,114,OOO. de- crease, for the week of 241 900. Bradstreets s visible decrease, 1.254, 900. Clearances large, 655 ,000. Minneapolis four sales yesterday, 7500O barrels. There is a good demand for cash wheat in that market on account of the milling demand. It will be apt to in- crease receipts from interior elevators Weather conditions show no change, but should cold wave make its appearance it would no doubt bring in a number of damage reports from the interior wheat belt.
 There was nothing new to report in. the way of export business today. The market opened down on a lower Liverpool market but gained strength on the advances made in continental markets especially Paris. The close was at top prices.
 There has been good commission house buying for outside and foreign account, which was not obtainable yesterday.
 There was some realizing on the early ad- vance, but it begins to look as if a class of buying was coming in to the market that will be driven out in hurry There is a strong undertone to wheat, and on all dips we favor purchases.