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The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23
A BUSINESS SESSION.

According to Senator Aldrich, the
closing term Of the 56th congress is
to be a business session. By this he
means that it is to rush matters of an
important nature through without
tolerating any objections or obstruc-
tions on the part of the Democratic
party. In some instances it is
thought that the Democratic party
will approve Of many measures, and
those measures will be put through
practically without opposition. Chief
among those that will be urged viii
be the repeal of the war revenue tax,
Jas the money accrmulatings from
that is now so voluminous agto be-
come a load on the treasury officials.
Another measure that will sdealt
with at once will BE- thea portion
ment fer the 5Sth congress Nom the
various states. According fp the
census reports some Of the states will
be entitled to at least one more con-
gresham, while others will lose at
least one.
In this, however, there will be a
bitter partisan fight, as the Republi-
cans of the North are inclined to
base the apportionment for the
Southern states on the number of
votes cast, rather than the number of
persons that are counted by the cen
sus in those states. For an instance,
it takes 100000 votes to elect a con-
gresham in Washington, while it
takes but 5000 in Mississippi, and
yet Mississippi is far more populous
than is Washington. This is ac-
counted for from the fact that at
least 100000 voters in Mississippi
have been disfranchised, and yet are
counted by the census enumerators,
and vet men who disfranchised them
are clamoring for extra recognition
in congress on account Of those very
numbers. The Republican side of
congress is not disposed to grant any
such favor and is inclined to cut
down the number Of representatives
from the South instead of increas-
ing them. This will bring on a bit
ter partisan fight, which will not be
settled before the 57th congress is in
session.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23
OUR TWELFTH CENSUS.

Uncle Sans twelfth census of the
population of the United States is
causing quite bit of comment IN
the various newspapers and maya
zines Of this country, and the fol-
lowing from the Outlook is very ap-
propriate:
''The aggregate population Of the
United States as fixed by the new
census is 76,295,22O, as against 63,-
069,756 ten years ago. The gain is
something over 100000, or near
ly 21 per cent. There are many in
teresting developments in the rela-
tive growth Of states and sections.
Thus, New York state still remains
much the largest in population, hav-
ing gained the full 21 per cent. of in
crease, rising in ten years from
5,997,853 to 7,268,OO9. Of this gain
rs per cent. is to be credited to New
York city alone, while it is worth
noting that the present city Of New
York now contains almost exactly
one-twenty-fifth of the total pOpula-
ton of the entire country, and has a:
many people as the four states Of
California, Colorado, Connecticut
and Florida combined; while it.
populous and prosperous neighbor
the state Of New Jersey, has little
more than half as many people al
the metropolis. Without going int
exact figures, it may be added tina
Pennsylvania and Illinois show rap
lid growth in population; Ohio ha
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

Each year the Russian minister Of
finance. fixes the amount of sugar
which shall be produced in the en-
pire and the price at which it is to be
sold. The average domestic con-
sumption is about 1,0O0,0O0,O00
pounds, and that is the legal amount
allowed upon the market by the gov
eminent. In addition to that
amount 18O,0O0,00O pounds are pro-
duced and put in storage in case of
accidents. An excise tax Of 2 1-2
cents per pound is charged by the
government on the annual allowance.
If this does not supply the market,
the reserve is let out without tax,
and if the reserve does not supply
the market, then the government
buys the necessary amount from for
eign governments, and this is also let
out to the people without an excise
tax. The government Of Russia has
twice made outside purchases within
the past ten years.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

There is a gradual decrease in the
fall Of rain from Cape Flattery east
ward along the south shore of the
Straits of Juan de Fuca to Port
Townsend. At Neah bay, just in
side the cape, the fall is 109.37
inches. At Pysht it is 68.2S inches
Further east, at Port Angeles, it is
1854 inches, while at Port Town,
send, the eastern extremity of the
strait upon the south side, it is only
21.69 inches. This means a decrease
Of 87.68 inches in about as many
miles.
A comparison between the rainfall
at Port Townsend with that at sta
tons east or northeast, such as
Blaine, New WhatcOm, Sedro anC
Snohomish shows decided increase
The average of the above named
places is 1918 inches, or nearly twice
as much as at Port Townsend.
The Puget Sound basin lies be
tween the Olympic and Cascade
ranges. This section is much large
than the narrow belt along the Pa
cifc coast. 1t extends north anC
south through the entire width o
the state and far up the mountain
slopes upon either side. In the nortl
central part of this basin is situated
Puget Sound and most Of the larg
cities Of Western Washington.
The mean annual rainfall, take
at ten stations in this district,
47.95 inches. These stations ar
quite equally distributed fror
Blaine, near the northern line, t
La Center, in Clarke county on tn
southern border. In elevation the
range from Is to 800 feet above Sc
level. The length of their record
extends from one to twenty year
The average, then, cannot be fl
from the true normal.
Chehalis has a rainfall of onl
1913 inches, while Ashford, SON
distance northeast, has an average
!, 11.74 inches. Ashford has an alt
tude of 1,775 feet and is situated 0
the western slope Of the CascaC
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

GA telegraph line has been com
pleted between Seattle, Washington,
and Skagway, Alaska. Scientific
American, issue Nov. 3, 1900.
If the above statement is a sample
of the Americans accuracy in its re-
ports of all scientific matters, then it
S a complete imposition on the peo-
pie of this country, who absolutely
depend upon it for correct scientific
reports and information. There is
no telegraph line between Seattle,
Washington, and Skagway, Alaska,
and none even in construction, and
as near to a telegraph line between
the two points mentioned as IS an
actual fact is a favorable recOmmen-
lation that the United States gov
arnment lay cable line between Sc
attic and Skagway at an early date
by a recent army officer, which re
port, it is thought by many, will be
favorably acted upon by the Wash
ington City authorities. In the fu-
ture the Scientific American should
know that the news it publishes is
unquestionably true in every detail,
for it is yellow journalism to jump at
conclusions as absolute facts, and a
weekly journal like the Scietifc
American should be the very last
kind Of paper to give out such con-
clusions as facts.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

Up to December 81, 1899, there
were 190,833 miles Of railroad COM
pleted in the United States. Of that
186,590 miles are reported as traffic
earning. Upon this trackage were
carried about 538,OOO,OOO passengers
and 97S,OOO,OOO tons Of freight.
The total traffic revenue was 1885,
100000; the operating expenses
were $888,OO0,0OO, leaving the net
earnings $448,O00,OOO, which with
$66,OOO,OOO other receipts brings the
total revenue to $513,879,443.
There are 37,245 locomotives, $4,000
passenger and baggage cars and
1,328,000 freight cars.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23
Western Wa ashingtOn.

This section is noted for the mild
ness and equability of its climate.
The temperature of the air over the
ocean between the parallels Of As
and so degrees north remains SEN
sibly the same through the year.
The prevailing winds, both in winter
and summer, are from the ocean,
from off the Japan current, which
flows southwark just off the coast
These winds are comparatively warm
during the winter and retard the
lowering of the mercury. During
the summer they have the opposite
effect. They are comparatively cool
and prevent very high temperature
Besides the close proximity to the
ocean proper, there are at least 1900
square miles of water surface
within the confines Of this part
of the state. This great arm of the
ocean, commonly known as Puget
Sound, stretches far to the south
and extends numerous projection:
inland in almost every direction
Twice a day the ebb and flow of thC
tide, the coming and going Of thu
water from and to the sea. cause al
interchange of air from sea to land
and from land to sea again. All o
these influences tend to equalize th'
temperature and maintain the equi
librium.
The second great influence in tn
climate of Western Washington i
the relative direction of the noun
tains to the course of the prevailing
winds The Cascade range extend
north and south and forms the east
ern border. This range is sufficient
| ly high to intercept the cold Wall
| Walla or east winds which, as a, re
suit, move down the Columbia rive
basin. The Olympic range from tn
mouth Of the Columbia river to tn
Straits Of Juan de Fuca, forms tn
western border.
The variation Of heat or the risin
and falling of the mercury in th
thermometer is not as great west +;
east Of the Cascade mountains. III
range or the difference b
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

ment, with nothing over it save the
clear blue sky.
There is another fact which
should not be omitted in the consid-
Grafton of the climate of this district,
and that is the character Of its soil.
Much depends upon it both from a
climatic and agricultural standpoint.
Ii it be loose, sandy and porous, the
solar heat and rain penetrate it to a
great depth, and are retained longer
than If 1t were compact, cleyey and
nard. The soil in the agricultural
sections Of the Columbia river basin
is mostly of loose, volcanic ash,
which receives a large quantity of
heat and moisture readily, and re
tains them for a comparatively long
time.
Eastern Washington is a land of
sunny rather than Of cloudy weather.
The state for the year 1898 averaged
1873 clear, ia partially cloudy and
113 cloudy days. The greatest num-
ber Of clear days was 206, at Ellens-
burg The greatest number of rainy
days was 33, at Sunnyside. The least
number of cloudy days was 18, at
Fort Simcoe. The maximum clear
sky prevailed in the Yakima valley,
the real sunny side of Washington.
This valley ranges in elevation from
$50 feet at Kennewick to 1,700 feet
near Ellensburg. The prevailing
winds are from the mountains. They
are dry, salubrious, rarely high, al
though the valley proper is treeless.
The snowfall in Eastern Washing
ton averaged 80 inches for the year
1898. This is somewhat less than
the true or normal. 1t fell mostly
during the months of November and
December. This afforded the win
ter wheat, meadows and pastures
good protection during the coldest
| part of the year.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23
HILLS NORTHERN PACIFIC

Current reports have it that James
J. Hill, the great railroad magnate
of this country, has gained control
of the Northern Pacific system and
will operate the same in connection
with the Great Northern. If this be
true, there viii be great revolution
in railroad affairs of the Pacific
Northwest, and many changes may
be expected.
Having learned that Hill had
probably gained control Of the road
a number Of Seattle's leading citi-
zens at once conceived the idea that
it meant nothing more or less than
the overthrow of their rival city, Ta-
coma, and that most of the works Of
the Northern Pacific would be cen
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

The year 1900 is rapidly drawing
to a close, and it will 60 down in
history as a great year for wars and
national embroglios. England's war
with the Beers, Uncle Sans war
with the Philippines and the revolu-
ton in Colombia, South America,
are the most important.
The following from an exchange
throws some light on the South
American war, which few citizens Of
the United States seem to know
much about:
News from the South American
republics is slow in reaching the Uni
ted States, and as it often comes al
ternately from the two opposing po-
litical sides, it is not only slow, but
euntrhstworthy That a revolution
has been going on-dn Colombia has
been. known, but the first fully
ineligible account of the situa-
ton we have seen is that given by
the United States minister to Colon
bia upon his arrival in New York
last week. Most readers will be as
tonished to find that the loss in kill
ed and wounded Of the present revO-
luton is estimated to aggregate 30
600. This is not far from the num-
Der of killed and wounded generally
estimated as the loss of the FilipinoS
in the conflict with this country, and
it is very much larger than the loss
on either side in the recent war be-
tween the United States and Spain.
That such war on our own side OF
the Atlantic should have attracted
little attention is surprising; the
cause is probably in the fact that no
great questions of principle are in
volved in this revolution, which, like
most revolutions in South America,
springs out of the clash Of personal
ambition and the lack of knowledge
Of what representative government
should be. At present the revolu-
tionists in Colombia, although they
have gained some important battles,
are strategically overmatched by the
forces Of the government, and Mr..
Hart, our minister, thinks that the
insurrection will soon be put down.
Its leader rejoices in the poetical
name of Rafael Uribe Tribe. But,
apart from the insurrection, another
political crisis exists in Colombia
which may readily take the form of
a second revolution, if it is not al
ready of that character. The presi-
dent is Senor Sanclemente; the vice
president Senior Marroquin. The
president is somewhat old and infirm,
and has been living at Bogota to re-
cuperate. The vice president
promptly took advantage of the stu
Tation, assumed all the powers of the
presidency, and gained possession of
the government buildings. The
Marroquin government has been rec
ognized by foreign state departments
as the government de facto, the
papal see alone declining to do this
Both presidents, by some financial
and political arrangement impossible
to understand here, are receiving full
presidential salaries.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

Coffee-growing in tropical Africa,
which is a recent innovation in that
country, has developed into most
lucrative as well as profitable busi-
ness. Though only five years ago
since the first seeds were taken there,
LOO tons were sent out by the dealers
during the past season. The coffee
produced there is said to be a supe-
rior quality, even surprising the IA
nous Mocha. The demand for it at
present is much greater than the sup
ply.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

tween the January and July mean
temperature is only 1885 degrees
west OF the mountains. On the east
side the difference Is 41.3 degrees,
or nearly twice as much. The mean
annual temperature in Western
Washington Is 50.37 degrees. This
a fraction over two degrees higher
than in Eastern Washington. The
mean temperature for january, the
coldest part Of the year, is 1885 de-
grees. This is $50 degrees above
freezing point. This means that
Jack Frost does not visit the Sound
country often, that the streams are
not Obstructed by him and are
open for navigation during the win
ter. The grass is green and flowers
bloom the year around out of doors.
The mean temperature for July,
the hottest month, is 61.1 degrees.
This is rs degrees less than the
mean temperature for the same
month east of the mountains.
Western Washington borders up
on the largest of oceans, and has an
interior water surface of over 2,OOOI
square miles. Its low mountains are
upon the west and Windward side.
Inc Cascades form the eastern boun-
Diary. A large per cent. Of the
lows enter the united States from
the west and pass eastward through
W Washington. such are the general
climatic conditions Of this section.
They are conducive to much rainfall.
The quantity, however, is not uni
form as to distribution. 1t varies ac-
cordlng to local conditions.
The average annaul rainfall OF |
the Pacific slope (along the immedi-
ate coaSt is YI.75 inches, the great |
est average of any district within the
united States, ii not in all North
America. The area of the slope is
comparatively small, however, con-
tainlng only about 6 per cent. of the
total area of the state.
At Clearwater, a station near the
coast and about midway between
Grays Harbor and Cape tlattery, oc-
ours the greatest annual rainfall in
the state, 132.09 inches. This
means an average of about eleven
feet yearly or about eleven inches
per month. The chief reason for
this great rainfall at Clearwater is
found in the fact that Immediately |
back Of Clearwater is the highest and
most compact portion Of the Olym-
pic range. The slope is abrupt. The
difference between the temperature |
Of sea-level and the SUBMITS of the
is great. The moist
winds from the ocean move land |
ward. They strike the snow-eover-
ed mountains, which cause eonden-l
sation and precipitation in great pro
fusion.
The two stations of Clearwater |
and Port Townsend are not far
apart, yet the difference in the an
nual fall amounts to 110.40 inches, |
or over nine feet. Clearwater is on |
the rainy side, while Port Townsend
is on the sheltered side Of the Olym- |
pic mountains. From Clearwater
nOrthward there is a decrease in the
also in the altitude Of the
back Of the stations. Att
Lapush the fall is 1919 inches.
Much Of the moisture passes over to-
ward the northeast before falling as
rain.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

Soda water fountains, an Ameri-
can institution, are slowly but surely
being introduced into English drug
stores, During the past summer a
chemist shop in Birmingham sold as
nigh as 1000 drinks a day, The
physicians Of that city made strenu-
Gus objections to the use Of the icy
drinks; nevertheless they were CON
tinued to be sold.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

The annual report at the conven-
ton of the progress Of the United
States National Museum for the year
ending June 80, 1898, was very en-
couraging to the promoters OF the
Institution. There were 10000 diff
ierent specimens brought in during
che fiscal year. The total number of
specimens up to July l, 1898, ex-
ceeded 4,0OO,00O,0OO. Since 1881
5,972,987 persons have visited the
museum.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23
POINTED
PARAGRAPHS
Touching on Science, Indus
try and Mechanical I'm
prOvementS- Scientific
American Roasted

A pipe line built to carry Caspian
petroleum to the sea is 142 miles
long, Heretofore the petroleum has
been carried to its destination by
trains, which has proved rather too
expensive. Hence the new pipe line.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

DR.. Samuel Burdette, King coun-
ty's wreckmaster-elect, has incorpor-
ated an insurance company which
charges an initiation fee Of S. DIR.
Burdette has organized companies
before in this city, and many Of the
citizens, both here and elsewhere.
have some slight remembrance OF
those companies.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

Desk room for rent at the office
Of The Seattle Republican, 714
Third avenue; steam heat, ground
floor and down town. Next door to
the Seattle theater. Call at this Of
fice for further particulars.
The Seattle Republican., 1900-11-23

Continued on page p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03
LAFAYETTE
ABSOLUTELY
FIREPROOF.
Ottojero Kawakami and saba Yacco

ard, bass. and Mrs. Hugh La Grange, So
prano, and the Rakemann String Quartet,
consisting of Messrs. Rakemann, Green. J..
Finckel and Lent. will play two selections
from Wagner-"Wacht Auf' and 'Aufzug
der Meistersinger." The bund will sing
will play Mendelssohn Song Without
Words and Peppers ''Mazourka;" Mrs.
La Grange will sing Matters Leave Me
Not and De Koyen's ASK What Thou
Wilt" Mr.. Burchard will sing Schumann's
Dedication" and Spring Night Mr..
Rakemann will play Beethoven's Romance
in F major. with piano and string accom-
holy City," This excellent program has
been prepared by Mr.. Henry Xander. the
musical director of the Saengerbund. and
the attendance will undoubtedly be very
large.
The meeting Of the Euterpe Club, held at
the residence of Mrs. Alfred T. Gage last
Tuesday evening. was unusually interest
ing 1t was a Beethoven night, and the
program was long and attractive. Among
the numbers was the Sonata Pathetique,"
which was played by Mr.. Angelo c. Fro
mani. the director of the club, In a mastery
manner and which won the high apprecia.-
ton Of all present Among those present
were Mr.. Italo Fronani. Mr.: Byram. Mr..
Statz. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen c. Clark, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Strattam. Mrs. and Miss Sussin,
Mr.. Ridgley. MI. Siggins. the Misses Mitch
ell. Miss Estelle wentworth, Mrs. Romer
and Mrs. Turley.
st. Andrews choir is engrossed in study
ing stainer's "Crucifxion,' which win be
sung by the full choir at St Andrews
The solos will be sung by Mr.. @. q. Mo-
Roberts, st. Andrews basso soloist, and Mr..
Dougies Millar. the tenor Of the First Con.
gregauond Church choiH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

was the original Little Minister with
Maude Adams; Henry Jewett, the Austral-
ian actor, who made his first American
appearance in support of Julia Marlowe
and has since starred in THE Choir In
VISIBLE Walter Thomas was the clever
jevenile with William Gillette In Secret
another of Mrs. LIE Moyne's supporting
company. also scored success in the in
ganue role. Katherine Grey, charming
and accomplished actress, is best known to
the public through her association with
Richard Mansfield. The cast altogether
numbers twelve speaking parts, and be-
sides these the company includes twelve
actors and actresses who appear only In
the ball room scene in the first act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03
Aside.

1t is told that the Chinese minister off,
ciated as mediator and settled certain di1-
ferences between Ching Ling Foo and his
managers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

Randolph Rapley is now presiding as d.
rector of the Academy Of Music, dividing
his time with his new and successful poui-
try farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

o. II. Butler, now manager of 1.-The Gun
ner's Mate" is an old Washington news
paper man. having been on The Star
quarter of a century ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

Charles Hawtrey is under contract to
play in this country under Charles Froh-
mans management for twenty-five weeks
next year. He will bring over an English
supporting company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

The dancer who appears in the Nethersole
production of tSapho'' as Annabelle Whit
ford is said to be the Annabelle Moore of
Seeley dinner notoriety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

Anna Held has: through her managers,
been talking about a !ife-sized gold statue
OF herself for the Paris exposition. There
was some hitch and the exposition decided
to go on without it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

Among the notable operatic performers
who have graduated from the ranks of the
Bostonians are mentioned Eugene Cowles,
Alice Nielsen, Zelie De Lussan. Jessie Bart
lett Davis and Camille D'Arville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

Clyde Fitch passed much of his early life
in Frederick and Hagerstown, where he is
said to have learned a great many things
about Barbara Freitchie, which, according
to history. are not true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

Musical farce is as popular as ever in
England, and the Girl is to maintain
her accustomed position in titles. THE
Messenger Girl is the name of the next
gafety burlesque-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

An English student announces that actors
have a patron saint named Genetus. He
was an actor in the days of Diocletien and
was made a martyr for proclaiming before
an audience his belief in Christianity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03

John f. Kellerd. whose work in 1.-The
Heart of Maryland" is well remembered, is
making highly favorable impression as a
Shakespearean comedian in Modjeska
company.