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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-22

FOR county assessor the candidates are
W. A. Bailey and Ralph Ross. Mr. Bailey
Is the present incumbent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-22

w. q. Hartrenft II having no cpposi-
ton as far as I. known for the nomination
for school superintendent. Two years
ago no made a thorough canvas for the
place and lost only by small margin
His election is predicted by "A round ma
jority II he receives tho nomination.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
BATTLE OF THE NUMERALS.
Mathematical Worries That Have
Arisen with the
New Year.

The advent Of the year 1900 has
brought other mathematical worries
than that regarding the relation it
bears to the twentieth century. There
is for instance a difference of opinion
as to how the mineral signifying the
year shall be written. Several ways Of
arranging the Roman numerals are
possible, and the battle of the Ms and
C's and DIS may be said to be now fair
" on. As matter Of fact the Roman
numeral has fallen largely out of use
during the century just closing, and
is now to be found chiefly in formal
documents and occasionally on he title
pages of books. The modern mind is
too thoroughly accustomed to the more
easily written and understood Arabic
numerals topause to figure out intricate
problems in the Romans. The year
1900 may be regarded as 400 years after
the year 1900, or 100 years short of the
year 1000. Much depends upon the
point of view. If the year 500 is taken
as the base of calculation, that being
the least multiple of 500. the present
y
1000 years, 500 years and 400 years, a
total of 1900. Or, somewhat on the
same basis it may be written MDCD
which means 1000, 500 and a hundred
less five hundred. This, however, is an
awkward method, and might confuse
some noneXperts. Taking the years
1000 as a basis two ways are possible,
Mon, meaning 1000 and hundred less
another thousand, or CHM. meaning n
hundred less than 1000. OF these two
the weight of reason and usage lies
with the former, on the principle that
tits proper always to express the largest
possible established number, and to re-
sort TO subtraction only in case of the
smallest possible numeral to produce
exact definition. Should the principle
of positive expression be regarded
throughout, the symbol MDCCCC would
stand as the correct numeral for the
year, for it involves no subtraction
whatever Al the same time it is true
That the symCol for . is always arranged
upon the basis of subtraction. thus. TX
Upon this principle, which is carried
through the multiples, the proper sym
boil for 1900 would be similarly sub
tractlve, or MCM. And so MCM is find
ing many advocates, and it may prove
that for a hundred years the world
viii be divided into two rival camps,
those who persist in writing MDCCCC
and those who maintain that MCM
alone is proper. 1t is a relief to reflect
that with the year 1000 the controversy
VIII cease, for there is no dispute over
the double M.-Washington Star.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

Notice is given that democratic
caucuses will be held at the city
hall and at Kerr's carpenter shop,
on May Sth, at 7:30 p. M, for the
purpose of placing in nomination
candidates to be elected as dele
gates to the democratic county con
vention to be held May II, pursu-
ant to call, and to elect two judges
and one clerk, and for such other
business as properly comes before
it. At the primaries to be held at
same places May 18th, the polls
will be open from five to seven
D. m.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
THE SCARLET LANCERS,
Famous British Cavalry Regiment
That Broke n Square
of Infantry.

The Sixteenth lancers formerly
Light dragons, by the way) are the
only regiment of British cavalry that
has ever penetrated and broken a
square of infantry This fine feat was
performed at the bloody battle of Ali
wal. in the Puniab. in January, 1916.
The gallant Silks had thrown them
selves into squares, and in this forma-
ton they had for long time resisted
the desperate charges of our cavalry Just
as stubbornly as our infantry had re-
sisted the French cirassiers at Water
loo. 1t was history repeating itself
only this time we happened to be the
assallants Again and again did the
sixteenth lancers strive to break
through the sullen masses Of the Sikhs;
again and again scores of saddles were
emptied, and we were beaten back
with slaughter. The Sixteenth and
other cavalry were led by that fine Of
hcer, Brigadier Cureton, destined to
dle In later battle Of the same cam
paign. As the lancers got close enough
10 deliver their thruSts their weapops
would splinter like matchwood upor,
the stout shields of their swarthy foes
suddenly an inspiration came to the
troopers. Without receiving any orde,s
Whatever to that effect. but as if con-
'roAed by unanimous impulse. they
suddenly shifted their lances to the
bride hand and charged in once more
Inc Sikhs, entirely unprepared for this
sudden and mastery maneuyer, received
In their bodies instead of on their tar
gets the deadly spear points of the
horsemen. Into and through the
squares swept the Sixteenth with
lahces as crimson as their TUNES. Even
SO II is recorded that the resistance
was so desperate and sustained that
the Sikh square had To be ridden
through again and yet again ere they
were finally destroyed and dispersed.
Since that proud day of the sikh cam
palgn the regiment has had many mag
n'neent officers, and Sir D. {. Drury-
Lowe gave the corps the highest posi-
DIE character during his tenure of the
Aidershot cavalry command.-PalI Mall
Gazette.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
SOM ( ga Y

The quickest way to a
mans heart is through his
pocket-book; others say
through the stomach, but
as we are trying to reach
the hearts of all that buy
goods iii our line, we take
both routes, by offering you
the best goods possible to
get for the least money,
and in soliciting your pat
ronage we are endeavoring
to merit your confidence.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05

LEWISTON WATER AND POWER COMPANY
CHARLESTON, WASHINGTON
OR LEWISTON, IDAHO.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF FINAL
ACCOUNT.

In the Superior Court of Whitman Coun-
ty, State of Washington.
In the matter OF the estate of William
W. Hodges, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Sarah Jane
Hodges, administrators of the estate OF
William w. Hodges, deceased, has rem
dered and presented for settlement and
filed in said court her final account of
her administration of said estate, and
that Friday, the 8th day of June, 1900,
at the hour of one o'clock p. m. of said
day, at the court room of said court, in
the City of Colfax, Whitman County,
State of Washington, has been duly APP
pointed by the said court for the settle
ment OF said account, at which time and
place any person interested in said es-
tate may appear and file his exceptions
In writing to said account and contest
the same.
Dated April q, 1900.
w. w. RENFREW,
County Clerk.
BY Q. l.. KENNEDY, Deputy.
Harvey q Welty, Attorneys for Estate.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
The Library

In the Observation Cars of the North
Coast Limited trains, in effect on the
Northern Pacific April %, will make it
unnecessary for travellers to take along
lot of reading matter with them. One
hundred and twenty-five volumes of up
to-date literature on each of the Observa-
ton Cars on this train.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
CERTIFICATE OLE COPY.

STATE OF WAsHINGToN,l
County of Whitman. I
|, w. w. Renfrew, County Clerk and
eX-oflicio Clerk of the Superior Court Of
the State of Washington, for Whitman
County, do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true and correct copy
of notice OF settlement of final account
in the above entitled cause, as the same
now appears on file and of record in my
office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, | have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
court, this 9th day OF April, A. d. 1900.
isEALl w. w. RENFREW,
County Clerk.
BY o. L. Kennedy, Deputy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
Rather CoId-BIooded.

VI the tactics of infantry there is no
e enc but there are some simple rules
lor the individual foot soldier TO re-
mem Der when lost in the chaos Of bat
ne II you cannot bayonet your enemy.
shoot him; if he goes away, aim at the
base Of his spine. But do not let YOUR
a''ehtion be distracted from business
y me consideration that other people
are are making mark of you. Ii is your
, tu'9 10 Kill the highest possible num-
, 81 those opposed to you, not TO save
'our own skin. Soldiers Fight
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
North Coast Limited,

Pacific Express and Twin City Express,
the Northern Pacific's new overland
trains, after April %, Will be hauled by
Schenectady ten-wheeled engines, driv-
ing wheels seventv-three inches in diam
eter, steam pressure 200 pounds. Think
of IT,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
Look Out At Night

For the big electric lighted trade mark
on the rear end of the Northern Pacifc's
North Coast Limited. 1t will burn all
night and leave a trail of splendor be-
hind to astonish the natives. Send to
our agents Tor our North Coast Limited
leaf1et.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
''Do Unto Others
AS Others Would
Do to You,
But do it FuSt."- pAvIp nARuM

David Harum had no doubt
neglected an opportunity in his
lifetime to buy desirable prop
erty, and thus take advantage
of a rising market. Some other
man bod evidently bought prop
erty ard sold it to Mr.. Harum
at an advanced price. If you
do not buy Vineland property
soon you will lose the chance
to possess unimproved land and
profit by the advance that is
steadily going on. Vineland
does not stand still for a single
tWentyfour hours. 1t is going
ahead at rapid rate. Ask any
Vinelander if his property has
increased in value since he
bought it. Ask him if he would
take what he paid. See what
has been accomplished in three
years and delay nolonger. Take
a free carriage ride and assure
yourself of what is being done.
Write or call for our new illus
trated pamphlet written by
Vinelanders.
WATER AND POWER COMPANY
CHARLESTON, WASHINGTON
OR LEWISTON, IDAHO.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-05-05
BRAGG & REED.
TIME CARD.


No. So will leave Pullman for Moscow at
$40 p. III.
No. 81 will leave Pullman for Moscow at
500 p. III.
No. 81 will leave Pullman for Portland,
and all points east, at SAB p. III.
No. 50 will leave Pullman for Spokane,
Walla Walla, Pendleton, and all points
east, at 9:55 a. III.
Z. W. QUARELS, Agent
W. II. HURLBURr, G, P. A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-21
PERSONAL.

The health Of Joseph Israel Tarte. the Canadian
Minister of Public Works, continues to be pre-
carious and the impression gains ground that ne
will resign. Should he DO so. II Is pe a ca
that either Mr.. Brodeur, the Deputy opeahSt, VI
Mayor Prefontaine of Montreal VIII succeed MIN.
Twenty years ago." says The Chicago Trib-
une" Charles NJ. Schwab went to work In the
Carnegie iron works at Pittsburg as stake oriVeF
at salary of 81 a day. Now he Is president OF the
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited, ana draws -, d
salary larger than that of the President OF the
United States. And he is only thrty-seVen ye[s
interests, Mr. Schwab is just now prominent IN the
public eye. Ho was born in Pennsyivaaaisa, ana naa
only a common school education. Al hI'Seu Seats
of age he went TO work and he does not believe In
a college education for business man; For "a
a grocery store. In his seventeenth year ne got
was to drive stakes for the foundation of a new
building. His rise was so rapid as to be phenom,
manager a little later. and in 1896 partner In the
company. Years ago he was offered a saIary OF
charge Of some English iron and steel works. This
offer he declined at once"
Henry A. Marting of Ironton Ohio, has given
$4,000 to the German Wesleyan College at Berea'
Ohio, in memory of his parents
The death of Richard W. Thompson. Of Indiana.
has left ex-senator James w. Bradbury, of Maine
easily first in age among the surviving members Of
the Congress Of ante-bellum days. Mr.. Bradbury
is ninety-fve years old
The Rev. Dr. Washington GLADDEN., OF Columbus.
makes this announcement; II have volunteered to
serve the city as a member OF the Council because
believe that can be OF service to the city in
that place. I have interest to but the in
terests OF the public. 1 shall make no canvass,
pay assessments, ask for votes II the peo-
pie want me to serve them will do it..
Bishop Ingram, of stepney, is probably the most
fashionable preacher of London. and yet, strange
to say his work is among the poor OF the East
End. IAN intensely human man. says THE
King" The is absolutely adored by the poor of
the East End. He has boxed. smoked and played
rda witt fhaTn md hNyt hasa nQT
has reached their souls. One Of u.s., they call him.
East London he once said, needs, above all
things, hope and he has become their apostle OF
hope The Bishop, by the way, Is occupying the
pulpit OF st. Paul's throughout this month"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-21
PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS

Ii mas been the policy of many States Of the
Union TO give veterans of the Civil War Dref-
erence IN public service. The theory is that
these men who have borne arms for their coup-
Try small nave the nrSt chance Of employment
provided they can do the work reouired as we'll
as some other person. New-Yorll has adonted
this plan. and whenever two persons can show
qualifications for any place in the Civil Service
and one is a veteran he must he Amounted
The veteran also has special protection against
removal. This preference has been widely crit
icised, but so long as it only operates TO favor
veterans as against persons no better fitted
IMAM themselves for public employment prob
aDiy no marin Is done, except so far as the prac-
tice may promote the notion that a State office
is charitable asylum. When, however. office is
made perquisite Of the veteran not primarily
because he is fit to discharge its duties but
merely because he is a veteran the Interference
is carried to an unjustifable and dangerous ex-
IRENE.
A bill just introduced into the Legislature by
Assemblyman Cotton is based on this wrong
principle. 1t provides that veterans of the Civil
War need not serve a probationary term nnon
appointment to office. This is an assumption
that office exists for the officeholder and not
for the sake of the work supposed to be done
In IT. 1t Is violation of all sound theories of
civil service, which demand that fitness be
the first consideration IN making any appoint
ment and that claims" whether founded on
political association or military service, or any
thing else be a matter of secondary concern
The probationary period is an essential feature
OF the merit system. Men may pass examina-
tons and bring certificates of good character
and yet be found unequal on actual trial to the
performance Of certain duties The probation
is the safeguard of the State Without It all
the departments might be choked with incom-
petents, who were faithful harmless irremoy-
able under charges but nevertheless q block
to the transaction of business An incompetent
veteran is no more endurable in office than any
other incompetent person, and no patriotic vet
eran should ask for exemption from showing
In practice his adaptability to public employ
ment before being finally placed in it. He might
as well ask TO have an original appoIntment
without regard TO his merits as shown by ex-
animation. All he has any reason 10 expect is
that, other things being equal his army service
shall be remembered in the making of appoint-
ments
If the State wants TO pension its veterans II
should do so frankly Better vote each man n
salary simply for being veteran than democrat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-21

and good order on the islands, and for the pro-
lection Of foreign residents in their property
and rights?
III is no answer to say that the Government
ought not to have been placed In such posi-
uon On that question, as ali others re-
lating to the past, the party in power expects
criticism, and will meet 1T. But no practical
issue Is raised until some definite line of action
is proposed. If the Democrats have no dishon-
est or disloyal purpose which they wish to
hide, 1t is time fo- them to stop windy vituper-
alton and to put before the country a distinct
ippine Islands turned over to Germany or
France, there is no difficulty in ascertaining the
will of the American people on that question.
Nor would any party live through a Presiden-
tial campaign openly proposing surrender of
despotic power over the islands TO the minority
of their inhabitants now in rebellion. If no
man dares to propose either, what next? Shall
rebels in arms be invited to deposit their bal
lots? Shall savages who know not word of
any civilized tongue be asked to decide how
they shall be ruled? Shall a population of
which 80 per cent cannot read be seriously
asked to govern themselves? Or shall the
meanest of all possible oigarchies be created
by giving all power to the Spanish and Chinese
mestizos Of the towns, who have for many
years and almost without limit robbed the pop
ulation, and especially the producers of the
country districts, under Spanish rule?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-21
MUSIC.
THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG."

The first OF the serial performances of the dramas
composing Wagners tetralogy. THE Ring of the
Nibelung" took place the Metropolitan Opera
House last night In all respects 1t was
tremey satisfactory performance of the prologue.
'Das Rhengold' though since we have been
asked to look upon ii simply OF several fac
tors which to make a single tragedy, it
would be manifestly unwise to discuss it in detail
now. 1t would be unjust. however, to withhold
even for day the tribute Of praise by NJ.
Van Dyck in the character OF Loge. 1t a
superb piece OF acting and equally superb piece
OF declamatory singing. The New-York public is
familiar with the impersonation of Wagner's own
choice in this part, Herr Vogl. besides others. but
for picturesqueness and strength OF characterize
ton nothing that has yet been here is
parable with NJ. Van Dycks performance. The
drama given without cuts. and also without
interruption. and presented In a favorable light
more especially the understanding and skill of Herr
Van Rooy (Wotan), Herr Friedrichs (Alberich)
Herr Breuer (Mime). Mime. Brema Fricka) and
Nine. schumann-Heink (Erda and FIosshilde).
What Mr.. Pringle is capable OF in the part Of
Fafner could not be learned from last nights per-
Torrance, for he all but voiceless and. &C
cordng to announcement the house bill. he
sang only TO make the performance possible. Mr..
Paur conducted and excellently.
1t said last night that Nine. Sembrich was
recovered from her indisposition and would surely
sing the of the Boston Symphony Or
Chestra this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-21

lie business by intrusting it to men unequal to
the task. The most expensive kind of pension
is the salary that pays for bad work. There are,
of course, many veterans who are faithful and
competent oficehoders. They need no such
special favors. They can keep their places be-
cause they deserve to do so. And q man who
does not deserve to by the way he performs his
duties ought not to be forced into office even IL
he is a veteran, Mr.. Cotton's bill aims to in
trench men regardless of qualification, and its
passage would be a serious detriment to our
merit system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-21
KEEP AT IT.

The Horton law repeal bill, which passed the
Assembly by large majority last week is now
in the hands of the Senate Committee on Codes,
and several hearings the measure are an
nounced. There Is therefore ample time for
such strong manifestations of public opinion as
Governor Roosevelt recently encouraged and
Senator Ford has just been urged by many of
his influential constituents to take note OF and
impress upon the attention of his colleagues.
The latest reports from various sources. includ-
ing some that are close TO Tammany Hall, indi-
cate that thirty Senators have already been en-
listed in support of the repeal bill, and conse-
quently that unless some of them get away, it
is sure TO pass.
We hope that this calculation Is not too san
gune, and that 1t is not put out for sinister
purpose; but it has a rather suspicious look. 1t
has been repeatedly declared and never denied
that the pugilistic ring was going to employ all
its resources in and around the Senate Chamber,
and that, having the sympathy of Tammany
and the apparent indulgence of the Republican
organizatOn-which If it is helping Assembly
man Lewis in his manly and earnest endeavors,
is doing so in a singularly secret manner-it was
pretty confident of defeating the bill in the end
either outright or by means Of intolerable
amendments. 1t is conceivable that the pro-
moters of prizefghtlng have been discouraged
by the development of a much stronger oppO-
sitiOn than they expected to encounter. and
made up their minds after the vote In the AS
sembly that they might as well surrender and
save their money; but it would be mistake to
take any such thing for granted They have
made enormous profits out of their abominable
business under the Horton law. and they are
not at all likely to give it up until the last posi-
bility of saving it has disappeared.
Those who have joined in this contest for
public decency should take no chances. 1t is
still important, and perhaps imperative, that the
agitation should not only continue but increase.
Senator FOrd's constituents have set excel
lent example, which should be initiated in other
districts. There is time enough left for an over
whelming demonstration of hostility to the New
York prize ring-for such a demonstration as
might even induce Mr.. Plat to come out openly
on the right side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-21
aeto9lork Dailp Gribn,1e
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY p, 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-General Hart entered Colenso
meeting with only slight opposition, and con-
tinued his march northward for the relief OF
Ladysmith; Lord Roberts sent q report from
Paardeberg thirty miles east of Jacobsdal, an
nouncing that the railroad to Kimberley was
again open. - In the House o. Commons
motion to reopen the discussion regarding the
Jameson raid was defeated by a large vote
- The Customs Committee OF the French
Chamber OF Deputies postponed the discussion
Of the Reciprocity Treaty. - The trial Of
Marcel Ra bert continued before the Senate
sitting as q High Court. - Ambassador
White has recovered from the attack of grip.
CONGRESS-Senate: Consideration of the bill
providing a form Of government for Hawaii was
giving the Filipinos their independence. -
House: Debate on the Puerto Rican Tariff bill
continued, the speakers being Mr.. Hopkins in
favor of, and Messrs. NewlandS and Swanson
against the bill: Mr.. Hepburn made an inef-
fectual attempt TO secure agreement for con-
sideration Of his Nicaragua Canal bill.
DOMESTIC.-Secretary Root has adopted plans
for Army war college, to be located on Gov
ernor's Island and conducted on lines similar to
those Of the Naval War College at Newport.
- The State Department has completed its
reply 20 the House resolution Of inquiry regard
ing ex-Consul Macrums charges.
CITY.-Stocks dull at small final
changes. - John B. Mcdonald, the rapid
transit contractor, said that he might begin the
work the tunnel early as st. Patrick's
Day: the Subway Construction Company elected
syndicate had been formed for financing the
Third Avenue Railroad Company:s floating debt
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day:
Cloudy, with rain at night. The temperature
yesterday: Highest, 81 degrees; lowest, %
average, 2Slk.