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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-30
THEY CAN'T HOLD A CANDLE
To US when it comes to

gan for his ill-advised utterances, and
says:
his colfrt-martial was not the outcome
ot Gen Miles charges. br. the result OF
incorporate and unmIlitary language con-
ceived IN an indignation, pardonable, per-
mars, IN It's existence, but unpardonabie
IN us mode Of expression.
Gen. Miles seemed to be pleased with
the notoriety which his startling state
ments before the. commission and In his
subsequent interview gave him. for again
on the slst of March. 1899. in New York
city, he published additional charges.
This interview. which appeared on the
morning OF February l.. Gen. Miles was
called upon TO deny under oath. and as
he was unable to do So part OF his state
mcnts In II were used by the court of
inquiry as basis for investigation"
Cen Aiger then treats Gen. Miles ale-
cations specifically and In detail. review
ing the evidence brought out by the in
vestigation and declaring that the ailega-
lions were entirely dssproven
In conclusion, Gen. Alger says:
the army had won its battles in Cuba
and the Philippines: Puerto Rico had
peacefully come into our hands after a
Few skirmishes, the protocol had been In
operation for over four months. had even
the treaty OF peace had been signed at
Paris. Then comes the major general
States with his charges. while the ale
cations Of Gen. Miles were not based on
facts, and were conclusively dsproven by
two separate tribunals, unimpeachable In
their composition ard methods OF investi-
cation. the frreparahle damage had been
done. A brave, honest and faithful Of
ncer. suffering under the lash OF cruel
unwarranted and unjustified imputations,
while exonerated from the heavy odium
OF those charges, was, as a result OF
them. sacrificed on the altar OF his own
passion. righteous In its existence but
inexcusable In its expression. Besides
this, a false impression has been created
throughout the country as to the food
furnished the army. which may never be
removed The charges of Gen. Miles,
twice proven false in spirit and substance,
are therefore the more iniauitous in their
effect Yet the present congress promoted
Gen. Miles to be a lieutenant general, and
has thus far failed to give Gen Shafter
the rank OF major general to retire upon,
In his old age. and this after his magni-
hcent campaign at Santiago. as we'll as
hts former distinguished service
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GREAT RISK TAKEN.

81 would like to appeal directly
to every thinking person in the
world with ~ positive fact, namely,
TINT each one I address I want TO
consider that he is running n xauuf-
let that is an extremely risky one
when he allows himself to remain
incurred from my form of bronchial
or catarrhal lung disease, for no
matter who you may he. you stand
one chance out of seven OF dying
of consumption. In other words.
every seventh person In the United
states gets consumption and dies
from II. A great many more people
than one out of seven get consump-
ton, hut some OF them. by change of
climate ana by proper trentmeut.
get cured. i should think that fully
one person out OF every ave devei-
ops consumption, while statistics
prove beyond question thnt enc out
of seven dies from IL.
ssIn a climate like ours people are
subject 10 diseases OF the breathing
nppa ratus. and the greater number
of those so afflicted begin with ca
tarrh of the nose and throat, which,
after time. extends into other
parts.
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DO YOU KNOW THESE PEOPLE?
INVESTIGATE Absolute Of sIAINnI PUBLISHED
Hoped for Relief
Found a Complete
and Permanent Cure.

Mr.. A. A. Seagrave, the genial and
widely known proprietor of the Occidental
hotel Seattle, had for many years been
a victim of catarrhal disease. until treat
ed by Drs. Copeland and Montgomery.
some four years ago. when he made a
public statement OF his cure. At that time
Mr.. Seagrave said:
MY trouble originated about twenty
eight years ago. when l was running on
trains and exposed to all kinds Of
weather, with constant draughts. First
Cold After Cold,
and these being neglected. soon developed
absolutely closed and breathed entirely
through the mouth. I lost all sense OF
taste and smell, and grew so deaf that
for fifteen years | could not hear the
ticking of my watch Headaches were
frequent and most intense often combining
me to my room for days at a time.
I'm commencing treatment with Drs.
Copeland and Montgomery. |
Hoped for Relief Only.
and consequently my perfect cure Ia all
the more gratifying"
The permancnce and thoroughness OF
the results accomplished by the Copeland
treatment Is demonstrated beyond the
possibility of doubt. by the fact that Mr.
Seagraye is today fully as well a. VIXEN
he discontinued treatment four years ago.
TO use his own words:
II stiil breathe freely through my
nostrils at all times. and my senses ~
taste, smell and hearing are acute as ever
My cure was complete and permanent"
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RELIGIOUS REVEALS
FOR NEW CENTURY.
All Denominations Are Preparing
for Extensive Work i'm That
Direction.

CHICAGO Dec. 29-The Record says:
The Rev. Johnston Myers, of the Inn
manuel Baptist church. has Just finished
a canvass of the principal churches of
It's denomination In the state of Illinois.
Inc canvass was to show the sentiment of
the churches IN regard to a revival The
committee, of which the Rev. Mr.. Myers
IS chairman. held meetings at Springfield,
bloomington, Galesburg. Carthage. Rock
Island. Upper Alton, Champaign. Aurora
ana joliet. and with these towns a. CEN
tiers plans We're laid to institute stimuli
taneous revival services in every Baptist
church In the commonwealth.
This canvass OF Illinois by the commit
tc-, however, reused even more enthusi
aSm than was expected. Not alone were
the Baptist churches In Illinois prepared
Tor the Christian crusade but the Bap-
list churches In Iowa and Wisconsin ask
ed TO join, and the number of churches in
the movement was nearly trebled. The ma
tional committee of the Baptist denomina-
ton in New York then reconifn ended that
all churches throughout the country Join
In tine movement. AS a result the move
ment has assumed national Importance
and marks. II Is asserted. the greatest
concerted revival in the history of the
Baptist denomination. Nearly every Bap-
fist church in the country win hold a
watch night service New Years eve, par
ticipate in the Observation-Disclosures week
Of prayer. and January 10 win start an
organized revival work.
Methodists Interested.
The Methodists are looking forward TO
the watch night and revival service with
more than ordinary interest, and the
Congregationalists, Presbyterians and
others are ell planning to do their share in
the work. Christian Endeavorers at the
suggestion Of DR. f. Il. Clark the head
of the society, are praying for the cause.
The Y. NJ C. A., the Epworth League. the
Kings Daughters, the Red Cross and the
Christian societies of the colleges are also
planning to revive Christian interest with
the opening of the new century.
The services in all the local churches
tomorrow will forecast the work that is
coming All Of the Methodist pastors
VIII preach on matters pertaining to the
new century and New Years day IN all
the Sunday services. The Baptists will
endeavor to have their services open the
way for their great revival planned for
their denomination.
The w. C. T. U. will hold watch night
OF two centuries In Willard hall, the
womans temple Monday night. The oc-
casion will be made a temperance rally, in
which there will be a musical programme,
a conservation service and an open parla-
ment, in which the following resolution
will be discussed
THAT under the existing circumstances
Mrs. Nation was justified in her attack
on Wichita saloon"
Roman Catholics throughout the coun-
try are also making preparations for the
services which will bid farewell to the
old year and century and welcome the
new, in accordance with the edict of Pope
Leo XIII.
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GOV. PINGREb DECLINES
TO APPEAR IN COURT.
Maintains That as Executive of the
state He In Not Compelled
In no SO


DETROIT, Dec 2a-Gov. Pingree who
was summoned to appear before the Ing
ham county circuit court today TO answer
to the charge of contempt, as the result
OF an Interview In which he attacked the
court and prosecuting attorney. has re-
fused to answer the summons He was
cited TO appear at o'clock today, but ut
II 80 o'clock the governor sent the follow
ing telegram to the court:
las executive of the state OF Michigan
and representing one of the three indie
pendent equal and coordinate divisions
strained tmeaning no disrespect to the
judicial Department. 10 deny the authority
OF the judiciary In the premises.
Were l. as chief executive OF this state
disposed to recognize the authority OF the
judicial department on this particular oc-
casion. the official duties pressing upon
me In the closing hours OF my administra-
ton would not permit my giving the mat
ter attention.
tsigned) I'll. s. PINGREE."
After he had given out the telegram
Gov, Pingree was asked whether he had
anything to say Ia connection with his
action.
Not a word" he answered. THE pub
lie can read the telegram and draw It's
own conclusions"
LANSING, Mich. Dec S-When the
contempt case against Gov. Pingree was
called by Judge WinsOr this afternoon
the court room was crowded. The Judge
read Gov. ringree's telegram and said he
did not understand the case was against
the governor, but against Haxen S Pin
gree the individual, Judge winsor said
he had no disposition TO interfere with
the duties OF the governor and would
therefore continue the case until January
3. In default OF the governors appear
ance at that time, an attachment 70 com
pei his attendance Will issue
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THE CURE
OF CATARRH
BEFORE 1T REACHES THE LUNGS is THE GREATEST BENE-
FACTION OF MEDICAL SCIENCE.
Dr. Copeland Again Proved Thousand Times
and Again Thousand His Practice That the Only Rational Scientific Course
in the Treatment Lung Troubles the Catarrhal Stages

So much interest has been aroused
by the series of articles by Doctor
Copeland ON the relation of catarrh
10 consumption that he has, In the
following talk, explained what his
experience has taught him I'm all
the years of his practice concerning
catnrrh nnd consumption. Doctor
Copeland sayss
"The great trouble that find il TO
explain to the people 80 they will
understand the importance of taxi
ing care of their breathing appara-
tus, which IL undoubtedly the most
important part of the body. While
man may live quite time without
food and without water. he dies
In very few Minutes when robbcd
of mir. and III he does not get mir
I'm sufficient quantity and of proper
quality he Will suffer and Iinger
along until he develops an incur
able disease, frcot which he will
die. IL liz very hnrd 10 show the
people how simple, common en-
tarrh. which IL prevalent. is n
forerunner of such serious conse-
quences as bronchitis and consump-
ton.
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THE PROPER COURSE.

consumption IL tn prevent IL. Z
know that these people who nre
careful of their breathing nppcra-
tus. who have their catarrh cured.
rarely, IL ever, develop consum ption,
so I wish IL thorourhly understood
ton, hut I MN on record a- saying
that II Is my aim. and has been for
years past. 10 rid people of the dis
ense that so often prepares the way
for consumption. namely. catarrh.
and that In doing this I am Satisfied
that In the majority of cases. mt
least. I am able to prevent consump-
ti0n.v
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VESSELS ~ DISTRESS.
Schooners 4. r. nm and Fearless
Put In at san Franeiseo.

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. E7-The
schooners {. T. I'LL and Fearless. bound
down the coast from GrAyS harbor max
ia here today distressed. Both OF them
lost their deck loads OF 6aeel feet % iurn-
her and sustained considerable DAMAGE
The vessels encountered stormy weather
all the way. Cabins were iooded for days
and every thiHg movable was washed
overheard The crews had a hard battle
with the elements and were aimost con-
stantly at the puinps while the storm
"a sted.
The Fearless Is bound for Guaymas
wnlN 80 80 - a.. ~, '4.io wv ~
repairs.
-rhe long overdue schooner Wing and
Wing arrived IN port this afternoon after
a run of forty-four days from Port Had
lock
There WAS some anxiety for the safety
81 the schooner as Il was known that she
was In the track OF the severe storm
which has aamaged so many vessels dur
ing the past few weeks
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HE MAY REPLY.


CHARLOTTE. N. c., Dec GA special
from .Goldsboro, N. c., to the Observer
says Lieut.. Gen. Miles. who Is In the city
tonight. on his way to Washington, IL re-
turning from n hunting trip on thesTrent
river. Speaking OF cx-Secretary Ayers
attack he said:
have not read II In its entirety Alger
waited some two years to make the at
tack. and guess | need be in no hurry 70
reply. The beef question has been pretty
Well condemned already by the press of
the country. II need be | may Yet have
something TO- say Of the rottenness OF the
whole affair."
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disease. through the efforts Of the Cope
land physicians. His trouble had existed
for twelve years. originating an
severe Cold,
and gradually extending itself until the
membranes OF the entire respiratory
tract as well as OF the stomach. were
involved. and his condition rendered very
dangerous. The annoying and disgust
ing symptoms OF catarrh OF the head and
Gent to state that Mr.. Smith had es-
capped none of them. Next. the disease
invaded the bronchial tubes. producing
a sense of tightness and oppression Of the
chest, making II difficult TO MI the lungs
with air. and causing wheeling In
breathing and racking cough. Soon the
stomach Became Affected.
Mr. Smith developed a distaste for meals.
especially breakfast. and any foods OF
fatty nature were nauseatinE and disgust
ing. The stomach appeared 70 have lost
all digestive mower, and after eating, ne
suffered severely from indigestion and
fermentation. Speaking OF his efforts TO
regain his health. SIR. Smith said:
'DOctoring for years without beneht
had completely discouraged me. and
had come 20 the conclusion that my case
was incurable.
WINS Failing Rapidly.
when my wife urged me 10 consult the
Copeland specialists. pointing 70 the
statement ~ cure given by Alr, Austin,
one Of Whatcom'a pioneers, after ne had
taken a course of their treatment. In
vestigafian Informed me that this sta e
mcnt WIS true and correct AZ puhitshed,
aud I Immediately entered upon my treat
ment. the results q which have been 50
successful and gratifying. | am now
Enjoying Excellent Health,
ana most cordially lndDrse the Copeland
treatment 10 all requiring expert medical
care
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HAVANA, Dec. "a delegation of ten
from the province of Pinar del Rio visited
Gen. Wood today with the petition for a
reduction OF 20 per cent In the tariff on
sugar Of the United States against Cuba,
and 80 per cent in the export duty on to-
hacco, In order To enable the planters To
recoup on their important island indus
tries. Gov Wood Is favorable to the petit
ton and will recommend 10 the president
that II be granted, rs he considers II high
OF Cuba.
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American Historical Association.

DETROIT. Dec 29--Papers were read
at today's session of the American His
tprical Association. In session here, cover
ing periods In history in America from
1865 to the negro question as 1t stands at
the present time. The first paper was on
The Opposition In Parliament. 1866 l775 =
by Prof w. c. Abbott OF Dartmouth col
lege- The second was THE Undoing of
the Reconstruction" otherwise known as
The Negro Question" This paper was
read by William A. Dunnng, of Column
bia university
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aroused various rumors. Mr.. Gibbs was
not at his Office today. and ii was stated
he left for Pittsburg last night and would
not return until Monday His secretary
denied any knowledge of the combination.
The Bulletin. nevertheless, has IL from
reliable authority that the project is be-
ing promoted. and that w. W. Gibbs is
the prime mover in the affair. The finan-
cial end IS being handled by Moore &
Schley, brokers, of New York. The syndf-
cate has secured the exclusive license un-
der American patents to manufacture
steel tubing by a new English process,
which reduces the cost of manufacture
nearly so per cent
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Priceless Benefit
at a Merely
Nominal Cost.

Mr.. Henry Austin, Whatcom. wash.
a pioneer resident OF the Bellingham Bay
country, having located the FIRST home
stead ON beautiful Lake whatcom, tells
of the efficient manner In which the
Copeland treatment cured him OF ca
tarrhal disease. which had existed for
thrty-six years.
although a comparatively poor man.
No Amount of Money
would tempt me TO be again as was be-
fore my Treatment at the Copeland In
stitute l am now "a years OF age and
for thirty years no breath had passed
moment during all that lime that did
not suffer the
Terrible discomfort
and distress that follows complete OBJ
struciIon OF the nasal passages. My sense
OF smell was destroyed, my hearing great
y impaired. and there was putting and
throbblng in my ears like the exhaust of
a locomotive.
Refreshing or continuous sleep was an
imposNibilty Every night o. my life !
about my room, using gargles 81 hot
water To relieve the harsh and irritaied
condition OF my mouth and throat Moth
ing but an iron constitution has prevented
The Complete Bresk-Down
OF my system under such a ,long-contin-
Il had used innumerable remedies for
cRtarrh sna had undergone repeated OPP
eraiieus by leading surgeons IN different
PARTS OF The country. I had also sought
relief In changes 81 climate. but all we're
81 no avail, and l
Had Abandoned Hope
Of ever getting aay better
After my sop, who waa afflicted IN the
same manner. had been cured b. Tie
Copeland phyFicians. he insisted tast
also should consult these famous spe-
ClalIafs a. regard 90 my cs7e. / did 50,
and i have not been 80 Wen pleased IN a
quarter of "a Century
% I now am with the results ~ my
treatment II has brought me a cure.
Words fail 90 express the pleasure Of
breathing freely IL a natural manner ex-
perlencea ny one 70 whom this has besn
denied for many years. aud can only
saw that IN my case the Copeland treat
ra6ut has been o most complete and hfti~
liant success Tia cost has been tEifiiuK.
but the benefit IL pFicciess"
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No Cure for CONSUMPTION.

81 have spent as much time as any
doctor TINT know of I'm Investigate
ing all the SPECIALIZED cures of con-
sumption. nnd after 10 years Of
Investigation that there IL no re-
liable cure for consumption. nor do
I believe there ever viii he such =
cure found.
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New steamer Launched.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2e,--The Northwestern
Steamship company's new steamer North
western was launched at the yards of the
Chicago Shipbuidlng Company at South
Chicago today. The boat has a keel Of
and Is feet depth of hold. draws ffteen
feet Of water and has a capacity Of 2 coo
tons OF freight. The Northwestern's FIRST
trip NIL be from Chicago to Liverpool
with a cargo OF grain.
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Young pcttigrew Improve..

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 2e-Frank w Pet
tigrew. son OF United States Senator Pet
tigrew, OF South Dakota. who was last
night assaulted I'm local theater by an
usher. had so far recovered today that the
hospital physicians stated that he would
soon be able 10 resume his Journey to
Phoenix Ariz. II was az first thought that
Petugrew's cheek hone was fractured and
that an operation would be necessary.
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Proposed steel Tube Combine.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 2s.-The Evening
Bulletin today says.
For the past three weeks plans have
been on foot looking toward the control
Of the steel tube industry in the United
States by organizing a combination With
over iSooNcon capital. Everything has
been kept quiet. and nothing has leaked
oslt, although the presence OF big fnan-
c.ers and iron and steel ulagnates in the
office of w. W. Gibbs, IN this city, has
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PHOENIX. Ariz., Dec 2a.--Capt J. Mich
olson, agent of San Carlos reservation
has been furnished an accurate desrrip-
ton 81 the Indian recently killed ncp~
Janrcz. Mexico. He aer several old scouts
assert positively that the dead Indian wa 4
the noted Nash TIA Ka. and not Apache
Kid as reported.
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Famous Dwarf Dead.

NEW YORK. Dec. ea.-Mator Mite Tia
dwarf. died at the New York hosufiaf
last night of a complication Of iiscases
lie had been gu FOR some time III, WAS
born in New Zealand and had been ex-
hiblted In circuses for fourteen wears.
CALENDARS and games. half pF-Sss
Denny -Coryeil CO.
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BIG FIRE IN KANSAS CITY.


KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Dec. 2s-2:45 a. H.
The large Pennock block, Twelfth and
Maine streets. across the alley from the
Baltimore hotel. is burning. The loss
win be heavy.
Guests are leaving the Baltimore hotel
but there Is no confusion. and il Is not
likely that there will be any loss OF life.
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Mrs. u. :. uoiherg, ballard. wash,

- bad been ailinK for four years wllb
diseases 81 the bead. throat ard styyn-
ach and had become - weak and nlis-
sfsnin that ! could not stand 90 my feet
faf an hour AZ q time. and was nearly
TRACED with sick ami nervous headNehrt,
Life had lost ail pleasure ard Interest f9r
roe when | commenced the Copeland
treatment, but u haa worked a waBdrGfs
change la tag condition. I am rON d per-
fectly elruag and vigorous woman, ard
trust fhsi many sufferers may DroAt W
nay experience
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Had Abandoned Hope
Home Treatment by Mail.

Patient. wbs live at distance
can he treated with perfect success
by the aid of the Copeland symptom
blank, sent free on application
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Recognition and
Radical Cure of
Obscure Disease.

Mr.. Fred Gasch. $40 Terry Ave..
one OF Seattle's representative citizens,
prominent in business and political cir
cles. and resident OF this city for over
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DOctOred for Years
Without Benefit.
Cured at Last.

Mr.. Il. III. Smith, New Whatcom,
WASH, for eleven years manager of the
Standard Oil Company, in that city. testi-
fies to his cure of serious and obstinate
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