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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02
EAST SOLID FOR M'KINLEY.
l.. r. Hnrt Says the Only States
in Danger Are Kentucky and
MARYLAND.

l.. +. Hart. in charge Of the census OF
manufactures OF Seattle, Everett and
Snohomish, has returned from Richmond,
Va, where he attend the Sovereign
Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows. This an
nuai convention Of the order was much
better attended than usual; between 5000
and 5000 people gathered in Richmond,
coming from every state and territory
In the Union.
While attending the Sovereign Grand
Lodge had the pleasure OF meeting rep
reseutative men from almost every part
OF the United States and especially from
the East and Middle West" he said In an
Interview yesterday. THEY were al
most unanimous In the opinion that the
Republicans are in danger of losing only
two OF the states carried by Mckinley
In 1895 Maryland and Kentucky A
Democratic triumph in either OF these
II not, however. conceded
illinois In safely Republican. I talked
with twelve or fifteen representative men
from that state and they agreed in pre-
dieting that McKinley's majority would
be from $500 to 10000. The Democrats
have so gerrymandered Illinois that the
Republicans. to control the legislature,
must carry the state by $1,000, and yet
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02
Installation of Useless School
Books Burdens Parents.
A COUNTRY DIRECTOR TALKS.
states That Many Patrons VIII En-
deavor to Avoid Purchnsing
Text books Until Present Middle
Is CIenred-Dfstrict 100 Decides TO
Possible - Sentiment Unanimous.

After due consideration the people of
school district 1o6 near Kent, have de-
cided that they win not invest in the
books put before them by Superintendent
Browne and his plant board OF educa-
ton until final settlement of the existing
troubles is made
C. L. Taylor. one OF the directors OF
the district, gives the reasons of his
neighbors and himself for deciding on this
course. He states his own case in par
ticular. saying that II Is only fair ex-
ample Of the situation In his part of the
county.
Mr.. Taylor. who is a well known and
prosperous farmer for twenty years q
resident of Washington and known to
many people as a solid and sensible man,
is the father of nine children, all OF
school age and all pursuing their studies
In district 1906 The change of text books
which has been decided upon is not re-
belled against by, him or any others In
his district. but the system of exchange.
which fails in its purpose. and the ex-
ecrable works which are prepared for
substitution, have determined the course
of action which will be pursued
1--WE are willing TO abide by the decision
of the people in this school book matter"
said Mr.. Taylor yesterday but we have
decided that until the state has definitely
settled this muddle one way or the other
the old books will serve In our district.
have nine children in the school, the old
est using civics and kindred books. and
the youngest in the primary grades. II
would be necessary for me to purchase
five Biographies. and other books In pro-
portion. Now. the expense of this change
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02
WHATCOM COUNTY Is SAFE.
VIII Go Republican at Coming Eiec-
ton by Majority of at Least 400
--PeOple Are Prosperous.

Frank Smith. OF Fairhaven. a former
Washington volunteer. who served in the
Philippines. predicts that the Republican
tickets. state and national. will carry
Whatcom county by a majority OF at
least 400 votes. In speaking OF the COM
ing election he said yesterday:
There is no doubt as to the result in
Whatcom county. The people arc all
prosperous and well-to-do, and are sat
isfied with the present administration.
Mr. Frink is exceptionally strong in my
part of the state, and Judging from pres
ent conditions the national and state tick
cts win carry Whatcom county by at
least 400 majority. We viii elect, more
over. fun set OF Republican representa-
tves to the state Legislature.
AS an indication OF the way the What
com county people stand In this cam
pagn, we have only 10 point to the
large crowds which turn out 20 hear the
Republican stump speakers. while on the
contrary, small crowds go 20 hear the
fusionst speakers. when Congressman
Jones spoke nj Whatcom, there were
more than 1000 people present while As
slstant Attorney General Vance was
i1la to draw only 2gs. These figures show
just what the people up there are going
10 do on election day.
We have a strong county ticket Judge
Hadiey. candidate for superior Judge.
will not be opposed by the fusionists
by whom indeed his past record was
heartily indorscd.'
Mr. Smith formerly attended the uni
versity OF Washington. and apent part
of yesterday renewing old friendships out
at the college. He left that institution In
his Junior year IN the spring OF 1925, and
enlisted in tho First Washington. lie is
now in business al Faifhnven.
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they are confident OF a majority in both
houses.
Il met quite number OF men from
New York and New Jersey. some 81 whom
we're Cleveland Democrats but support
Cd Mckinley four years ago and are
lined up in the same way this year, and
they agreed IN pronouncing New York
certain Republican state. The Demo
Gratis are making no serious claims 60
ohio and the Indiana men with whom
| talked say that state IL safely within
the Republican fold
"'Fhs attempt 20 interest the Eastern
workngmen IN anti-expansion has fallen
flat \ few have been found who realize
what expansion means 10 the Pacific
coast and are Jealous 81 the great future
In store for VA but as general issue 81
Tho campaigu the talk Of imperialism has
been a failure
"The working classes "a tho factory
toNus - tho East and Middle West are
prosperous ard satisfied with their caudi-
ton and viii certainly vote for no
change That section 81 the country
more than any other has reason 90 re-
sent Democratic times The manufactnr-
tax industries were lust getting on their
feet when Clevtlands administration
wall The return ~ the Republican
party % power has hsep attended by a
wonderful fHvriopmeut ~ the nauufac-
turing interests and the people So not
feel Inclined 70 vote again Tor tho dsaih
81 their prosperity
white 7 was IN Richmond an EDITORIAL
rtEne owl 70 one of tNF Fading 0HilgrE
thaf wnWla ~ n most valuable document
for general circulation The uarar was
seeking 90 apoiagtEs 20 tha Scuihrrnrrs
foF Ervun's talk aEstrst government
without the consent ~ thr governed and
stated thar while he believed DO APPLYING
that a. thr TaEals Ne vas ln fulf arrarf
WITH thr Democrats ~ the south M thfir
eEht fer the disfran chiselnent ~ the re-.
grtes
~ Hart states ,ha' ,he result ~ tha
cnusna ~ Seattle manufacture VIII b.
announced withtn TIE next two or three
weeks
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02
THINKS BROWNE A VICTIM,
state Printer Hicks Thinks Superiu-
tendent's Generosity Was Taken
Advantage OF.

What do you know about the school
book fraud? asked Post-lntelligencer
reporter OF State Printer Gwin Hicks,
whose official position would indicate
that he knew something of the inside
workings of the deal that fixed upon the
state for five years a set of worse than
II was aware" said Mr. Hicks, that
there was a deal on with the Record Pub
fishing Company long before the meet
ing of the state board of education and
details Of the graft that this outfit with
its irresponsible offshoot the Westland
publishing Company. had fastened upon
the state I was not In possession of until
shortly after the awarding of the con-
tract. Many of these details have now
been given 70 the public, but all has not
THE truth OF the matter is Mr.. Browne
was not the originator of the scheme,
but the victim OF a set of unconscion-
able political grafYers who took advan-
tage of his well known generous nature
and enthusiasm over school work TO Sc
duce him into furthering their scheme.
have Il direct from member of the
Westland Publishing Company that the
idea originated with them: and that the
whole plan had been worked out before
Browne was approached
1T Is not the first graft this concern
has attempted upon the state nor the
first benefactor they have ruined who had
given heed to their siren song OF advice
and counsel. as any member of the last
legislature may know. From what
knowledge | have OF Mr.. Browne In n
social and official way I cannot believe
him guilty of seeking any personals profit
or gain from these school book contracts.
but / know the fake Westland company
expected to make a barrel of money out
OF them.
I'm control of the press bureau at Olym-
pia this company succeeded In keeping
their nefarious scheme from reaching the
p"hlic. and would have succeeded IN
covering up their tracts had not their
egregious incompetency as book publish
ors forced an Investigation 4"
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Or her word before that Of the text book
and the harm done is incalculable.
Facts REGARDING Text Books.

Now I will tell you some facts about
these books. Two years ago the state
teachers met In Olympia and passed an
almost unanimous resolution to go before
the state legislature, whereby cities Of
over 1000 population or those where the
free text book system was used could use
them or not. Just as they decided. That
passed the house but was vetoed by the
governor. Where then does the blame
fall?
In May last We learned that the books
were TO be used, ard we met in Seattle
and asked for good books or to be allowed
to keep the ones we had. The principal
cities Of the state were represented at
the meeting. That resolution was sent
to the state board. but Il did not have
the courtesy to acknowledge the receipt.
From all over the state protests are al
ready being made, and the chances are
that other cities viii refuse to use the
new books. II is a paipable injustice
TO the people, and think they viii resent
the job In the next election"
Prof. Hartranft then reviewed the do
ings Of the state board Of education. as
told in the Post-Intelligencer, and stated
that the charges made by that paper
were true and that there had been no
reasonable denial OF the affair
He closed by urging his hearers 10 vote
for clean government and one which
bad the interests Of the people at heart
instead Of becoming a party 10 a deal
whereby the people Of the state were be-
Ing irreparabiy injured.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02

Evidence Of Seattle's wonderful growth
during the last year is shown by the
gross receipts of the local postoffice for
the year ending September 80. which
reached s1T4. 80. 50. This is an increase of
sn.lT7.23 over the receipts for the previous
year
The receipts for this year are more than
equal to those Of any other two post
Offices in the state, fact which clearly
indicates that Seattle is the chief COM
mercial and Industrial center in Wash
ington. When asked for an explanation
as to the reason for the remarkable In
crease. Assistant Postmaster Colkett re-
piled that 1t was simply the growth of
the city.
With the exception OF the increase OF
1893 and 1891 which was 81. 4S757 the rec
ord for this year is the largest at the
Seattle postoffice. Since 1897, when Seat
tie as well as the rest OF the country
was beginning to feel the effects OF the
return Of prosperity. the receipts for each
year have shown decided advance over
those of the previous year. The develop
ment of Seattle's trade with the orient
and Alaska and of her own Industries
have all helped to make the receipts OF
her postoffice larger than those OF any
other two in the state.
The total increase since the year 1886.
when the figures reached sls.545.is. is
$3.50 6S7.6T. The receipts for the quarter
ending September 80. of this year. are
$40. s37ii
The following figures are interesting as
showing the growth OF the city from 1886
to 1900, and the effects OF the hard times
during thu Cleveland aduinfetra tim.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02

,. \. Moore VIII Erect $4,000 BaiId-
Ing Mt Jack son and second.

s brick ara STONE husln@ss block Is 90
D. haiit 1t SO early date hy g. a Monre
~ thf Moore Investment Company. wha
returnt3 Sunday frnm a trip tn New
York and boston He has turrtased the
vacant Dor az the southeast corner ~ Sec
ruf avenue south ard jackson street
from Portland capitalists far "a aao. and
expects aran go efurf work oH "A aFr-et0rr
block to rost about - 'al Tie VAS ah5e
fe secure fhe necessary funds Gee The East
without nmy 6ifncuty Investors heinE
DESTROYS 10 PUT their money iu Seattle
property.
NJ Moore also closed "a deal for the
purchase ~ $50 acres - land near thr
CITY park fnr t2-5 '00 from the woodruff
estate ~ san Francisco
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02
SESSION or FIRE CHIEFS.
Annual Gathering of Pacific Coast
Association I'm Spokane.

Chief Gardner Kellogg. Of the Seattle
IRE department. left last evening for Sp0-
kane 10 attend the annual meeting Of the
Pacific Coast Association OF Fire Chiefs.
There VIII be a three-dRys' session, com
mencsng October 3
The subject Of chief Keliogg's paper.
10 he read before the association. viii be.
Municipal Governments. Their Relations
70 Their Fire Departments" The chief
las secured "a teu-days' leave ~ absence.
though he does not expect 10 ho gone 50
l0ngs During bis absence Assistant Chief
Cook VIII handle the department
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KIRKL,vp RErUniIc,Ns nusv.
Organize Campaign Clah ana Ere
pare Tor Nallir.

Tha Republicans - Kirkland ARE vide
awake ans expect - makc gnoI rye.
ofd rn r.cct 1 aaN. meeting was
fha KIRKLAND Re.uhfican rtuh was er-
eanlfeA thirty men sixuing fse rafi an che
arst ntEhr & it eVrettff chat ~ ifars
siNtv n,Hrn names WIZ b. aaArH ~ she
rrff q ~ Porter was elected n-fsiFerf
ava James collins getrefary
4 roN - thc t'wu has hcen made. which
shows thHf fhF taNn utN 20 avfywhr1ns-
irEtv Republican Arrange Ttrrte have
been 0A3s f1r az least two rallies Do
sore che campaign closes ~rnese w'i ne
addressed nv good Speakers ara n "a
probable that the philippine 1uar,ette
vii assist There has Den % great
change n political sentiment Or Klrkla1d
iurfac tho past three YEARS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02
CUTECURA THE SETsI.25

exclude the new books from their school
1t is probable that in their district the
students win continue to use books,
which while perhaps not the best. are
at least free from glaring and inexcusa-
bic errors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02
SUPT. BROWNE Joins HARR WAGNER AND
PROF. HUGHES IN THEIR SCHOOL FOR INA(QJRA(Y
AT HAVE not been interested In pro
company"

m Ing he West land
u
statement
the Posnelgenc had begun
he
foregoing statement and since has contributed
him
Yesterday published
which superintendent
"conacicns OF to the
This
when
fishes ndwhch
are:
f..
MY iolnbeck: s viii
spelling to
ing him in possible 5 o
FRANK j. BROWNE"
WASH Feb 10
Roye-I mliahv
the nrof
Everything
ProfH
this e
FRANK J. BROWNE. dent"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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GROWTH OF POSTOFF|Ct.
Gross Receipts for the Fiscal Year
Are $l74,232.80.
LARGE INCREASE OVER 1899.

Amount of Money Taken in mt seat
tie ONCE More Than Equal to
That of Any other Two In the
state COMMUNICATIONS Due 10
Growth of City-statistics of
Annual Increase Since 1ss6.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-02

EVERYBODY that can snare she ti.no will
attend the Fruit Fair AZ Spokane. Round
trip tickets. Via tAe Great Northern Ry..
emily Sac. Oct q
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our Army aud Navy Hcrse.

Depicted ou highest qualify playing cards
--neE deslEns-nrw serles-Z cents
pack. in money or stamps Address Malt
Murine Dept. Anhauser- Busch Brew
Ing Assn. ST. Louis, No. zee
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-20
FACTORYvILLE.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Factoryville, Oct. 19.--Mr and Mrs.
Floyd Wrigley spend today and to-
morrow at Lake Carey.
There was a very entertaining lee
ture at the Methodist Episcopal church
last night under the auspices Of the
Epworth league. The lecture was free
and the subject was Diamond Dust"
Jack Kearney has accepted a posi-
ton with the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western railroad as fireman and
runs from Elmira to Buffalo.
A party composed Of the following
residents of this place spent Thursday
at Lake Winola: Mr.. and Mrs. F. st.
Amand, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Brown,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Gardner, Miss
Daisy Bennett and DR.. A. B. Fitch.
The many friends of L. D. Kemmer-
er regret to learn that he is gradually
failing in his long illness and is not
expected to last much longer
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crisman were
visitors at Tunkhannock yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth Brutzman, who has
been spending ten days here. returned
to her home in Scranton, Wednesday.
Mrs. Frances Matthewson was mar
ried Sept. o. 1900, to Mr.. James j.
Hibbard, of Wallace, Idaho. An
nouncement cards have just reached
here of the marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James. of Paw
tucket, r. l., are here for a few days.
Mr.. James is connected with the ]. &
P. Coats thread people, and has many
warm friends here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-20
THOMPSON.
e Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Thompson, Oct. 19.-Hon. J. w. Car
yell has been serving Uncle Sam as
juror at Pittsburg this week.
Rev. B. F. Larrabee and wife have
been visiting former parishoners at
Onaquaga, N. V, this week. (,
Mrs. H. w. French, of Lanesboro.
has been welcome visitor at S. L..
French's and other friends during the
week.
Z. E. Gelatt was doing business in
Scranton yesterday.
The Thompson Water company Is
making commendable efforts to in
crease the supply of water andsto get
their pipes below the frost.
Mrs. l.. J. Wrighter and Miss Mabel
Huffling went to Scranton yesterday
for a. few days visit with relatives.
Mrs. D. r. Witter returned last
evening from u visit with her brother
at Oakland.
Mrs. Ada Tirreu and daughter, Stel-
la, visited at South Windsor yester-
day.
Mildred Barnes and Anna Smith
went to visit the formers grandpar-
ents at Herrick Centre today. They
went on their wheels.
Undertaken Crosier is burying Frank
Stocller at East Ararat today. Frank
was in town last Monday.
Messrs. S. ID. Baries ana G. I. Clark
went to B!nghamton this morning to
hear w. ]. Bryan.
Frank Crosier is calling on SusQue-
hannp friends today.
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pITTSTON.
Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.


Pittston. Oct. 19.-York Kyle, son Of
Frank Kyle, of West Pittston, was
brought home last night from Lafay-
cite college at Easton, suffering from
injuries received in a foot ball game on
Tuesday. The young man was kicked
in the head by another player and it
is thought his skull has been fractured
He was unconscious the following day
and has since been confined to his bed
His condition showed slight improve
ment today.
Dewey. the two-year-old son of MIS-
Graham. matron Of the feeble minded
department at the Ransom home, got
hold of an open can of lye last evening
and proceeded to drink the contents.
The little one discovered ,the mis- stake
before swallowing any of the liquid.
but Is nevertheless In a critical con-
dition, the mouth and throat being ter
ribly burned. The child was taken to
the Mercy hospital at Wilkes Barre to-
day.
A dispatch was received here today
announcing the death of Frank, aged
eight years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will
lam O'Neill, of Winterpock, Va. The
parents are well-known here. being old
residents of this city. Mr.. O'Neill was
formerly a superintendent for the New
ton Coal company. The remains of the
deceased son will be brought here for
interment and are expected 10 arrive
on Saturday.
District Superintendent Andrew Bry-
den, of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany, was taken suddenly i'll while at
work in his office yesterday. He was
somewhat improved this morning.
Mrs. j. j. Howell, of West Pittston,
was visitor at the home of Rev. ]. j.
Jenkins. lat Taylor, Friday.
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share the disappointment with other
workmen.
Anthony McAndrew, OF Scranton, re-
moved his family to Brownsville this
week.
On account of broken CRATE In No.
furnace school has been suspended
during the past few days.
William Brown, fire boss at Law
shaft. sustained a severe cash under
the eye by striking against a piece
of machinery yesterday afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon a horse owned
by John Gsddis, while running at large
attempted to cross the red bridge on
the Delaware and Hudson road. The
animals four legs went through the
ties and in that pitiable condition 1t
remained until the next train came
along. The engineer saw the animal
and with the crew attempted to ex-
tricate 1t, but were not successful. 1t
was finally decided to end It's sufferings
by shooting the animal.
The silk mill employees will be paid
today.
]. j. Shea, of Buffalo, paid all official
visit to the Erie yards this week. The
work is progressing rapidly on account
of the large number Of strikers that
have been take on. Through the kind
Laughlin there have been very few
ness of Messrs. McGregor and Nc
men with large families turned away,
and but few men on the West Side
have been forced to lay idle during the
strike,
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BROOKLYN.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Brooklyn. Oct. 1s.-Boyd Austin has
so far recovered as to walk out in the
yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Tiffany, of Ash
ley, have been visiting at A. G. Ster-
lings.
The hunters have been improving
the time since October 10, and squir-
rels have been plenty.
Mr.. John Lee is suffering from heart
trouble.
Mrs. Shadduck spent Tuesday in
Montrose.
Nelson Packard has begun hauling
milk for the Lackawanna Dairy COM
pany.
A Mckinley club was organized last
Thursday. DR.. A. ]. Ainey Is presl-
dent; Frank Gere, secretary. A rally
will be held October 90. Speakers
from Montrose and the Brooklyn Cor
net band will he present.
W. A. Stephens has been hired to
paint the Universalist church.
Mrs. ]. c. Miller Is spending the
week in Binghamton. Mrs. Ellen Mil
Ter is keeping house for her.
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New York Grain and Produce.

New York, Oct. Flour--Quiet, but steady!
without further change. Wheat-Spot steadyi
No. red, 1oisc. f. O. b. atoat, and IIasc. ele'
vator No. I northern Duluth. S5isc. I. o. b.
ah9at. Options very slow all day, but main
tained steady to firm tone, closed steady at a
partial &c. net advance. March closed Sage;
May. S21sc.; Oct, 77isc. Dec, 7o1sc. Corn
spot strong; No. 2, 45ac. elevator, and 47ssc.
+. O. b. afoat. Options opened easy later rallied
sharply and closed firm at L4c. net advance. May
Spot quiet; No. 2 25c.; No. 3, 2i1ac.: No. 2
white, 21hc.; No. 3 white, 2Glsc.; track mixed
western, 2ilaa2G'Ac.; track white western and
state 2Ga33c Options slow and feat'ireless. Butt
ter Steady; creamery, l6a22lac; factory, lSs
lGc. June creamery lSa2lc.; imitation cream.
cry, Hlaalsc.; state dairy. 15a2lc. Cheese
Firm; large white IO7sc: small white, llc,;
large coorcd, lie. small colorcd, 1lc Eggs
Steady; state and Pcnna., 2Oa2lc. western,
regular packing i6al0c; western, loss off, 2lc.