The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-10

pardon. which was so strongly urged that
President Grant was persuaded to release
Kearns from all the consequences of his
crime, both fine and Imprisonment.
Kearns. however never paid any part of
the sum embezzled by him. Preston
brought suit against Kearns' bondsmen,
only TO find that they had no visible prop
erty. Preston also suffered from the dis
honesty of another deputy named ID. II.
Alexander. who carried OF ssS2. 21. which
Preston also made good to the govern
ment.
Exchanged Their SILK Hats.
Three silk hats stood In row on the
mantel in the cabinet room in the White
House when the cabinet adjourned the
other morning. One was the presidents.
one was Secretary Hays and one was
Secretary Roots.
We'll" said Mr.. Root. II must be GO
ing" and he walked over to the mantel,
put on the presidents hat and went out.
"Good-by. Mr.. President" satd Secre-
tary Hay. and he walked over to the
mantel, put on Secretary Roots hat and
went out.
The president picked up the hat that
was left-it was Secretary Hay sand put
II on. Hmm" he said: II must get
new block. This hat is very uucomfort-
able"
When Mr.. Root got to his ONCE he
looked at the hat he was wearing and
saw the initials "W. NICK" In the sweat
band. He sent the hat back to the pres
ident with his apologies. and the presi-
dent returned Mr.. Hays hat to Mr. Root
Meantime Mr.. Hay had discovered that
ne had Mr. Roots hat, and he sent II TO
the secretary OF war Then Mr. Root
sent Mr.. Hays hat to the secretary OF
state, and the incident was closed. All
OF which goes to show that there are
honest men in public office. Really.
,l~all
better test.
Mr.. Roots hat Is q No Z; 80 is Mr..
Hays. The president wears a ~.
National Roxues' Gallery.
II bill introduced by Senator CulIom
becomes a law the department OF Justice
viii be supplied with a national "rogues'
gallery" II provides for the establish
ment of a bureau OF criminal identified
ton I'm connection with the department.
presided over by Attorney General Griggs
In this bureau Will be filed. for record and
report, plates, photographs. outline pic
lures, descriptions and measurements OF
all persons convicted Of violating any
military. naval or civil law Of the United
States or the several states
These photographs and descriptions will
be kept In a systematic manner for ready
consultation and comparison, and any In
formation pertaining 30 them shall he fur
nished on request of any United States
state or municipal officer authorized as
competent to receive them. who shall GER
tfy that the Information is wanted in the
interest of public justice. and not for
private or personal use. The attorney
general is authorized TO appoint super
intendent of the bureau OF criminal infor-
nation. That officer must be experienced
In criminology, practical photography,
have a general knowledge OF professional
criminals and be an expert in the several
kinds Of criminal measurements now In
use. A similar bin was INTRODUCED In the
house by Representative Curtis. of Kan
sas
European Coal Miners strike
Coal miners I'm Saxony and Bohemia are
striking, and they teach "A lesson that
should not be lost on American wage
earners. The United States Nconsuiar
agent at Eibenstock. Mr.. Ernest L. Har-
rIs, writes that N the strikers hold out
for any length OF time many manufac-
turcr will be unable TO MI his orders aud
the poor people OF the country win be
brought face to face with distress and
want
Consul Hughes. OF Coburg, SAYS that
prices OF all local goods are bound to 20
up. The various branches OF the trade.
are having meetings 60 increase the cost
for export, and American buyers will ind
products higher In price than they were
last year and the delivery time much
longer II the foreign manufacturers
cannot nh American orders. then so much
the better for American manufacturers.
Inversely a strike in this country. that
checks our production. simply plays into
the hands of the foreign manufacturer.
besides bringing cur waKe-earners face
TO face With distress and want"
Filipino. Waiting for Bryan.
IL is believed that the FiHpincs viii make
a strong effort 70 hold out against Uncle
Sans forces unhl November. a. they have
been toli that Bryan will Re the next pres
ldent A special cable In the ST Ionis
Globe Democrat Of March n brings this
fast cut strongly and clearly, and has
attracted considerable attention at wAsa-
ington-
The ST Louis Republic Cpemocra,ic,. IN
its issue Of March u. shows the 'frixhtr,l
condition OK Fthpipos under fnsusg~u.
rule" and their utter unhtne~ TO gov~rn
themselves. much les thbse foreigners
whose business interests have led them
20 settle in the islands BiHhop Potter who
went 10 Manila a confirmed anfi-txps asion-
iSt has returned fully convinced that
America can give the islands "a muca Ina
proved government. and he has sheiS Cd
his former views
chief Joseph. OF the Neg Pcrce Indians
now located on the reservation in North
ern Idaho. has been having interviews with
the president. the secretary % The In
terror and the commissioner q Indian az
fairs
The old chief IL anxious 20 secure land
in ssveralty for about 30 % his hand in
their old country over In Umstiila county.
oregon. where the ground IS much more
favorable for farming than In the noun
,ainous portion 81 Idaho. where they are
now located. The ground they want has
been partly located by settlers, and Il
would be necessary 70 indemnify them for
Z their improvements in case the Nsz Percss
we're moved to that part OF Oregon-
A number OF the tribe are quite wen
! OF. both Ia cash and cattle. but they want
/ the assistance Of the government in pro-
viding schools and the like In case the
snotnsnt of land can hA mazda InsanA