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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

u TUT tnV IIIIdu-IFT 1III1's'J
Tie question Of ballot reform will be vital
one in the coming campaign and the friends of
an honest ballot should take special that
the rational struggle shall not divert public
attention from this important issue. We need
the Australian ballot, pure and simple, with all
the candidates TO be voted for on single column
and classified under the offices for which they
are named, with their politics added TO the name
OF each candidate. Such ticket would require
every citizen to select his candidate for every
Office. II would avoid all the many complications
which embarras independent voting with our
present unweildy and almost unintelligible ball
nj
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
Beautifyinr schooIrooms.

Whatever will beautify and improve the
schoolroom so as TO make it more attrac-
tive to the pupil Indirectly aids the cause
oil education and is TO be commended. The
evolution of the study hall is far from
| completed. Notwithstanding the fact that
the old-fashioned pedagogue, with his I'M
bending sternness, his determination to
check all good nature by the use of the
rod. and his belief that the educational
institution should be as barren and cheer
less as possible, has passed away The
schoolroom OF half century hence will
doubtless be utopian in contrast with that
of today. although many are prone to re-
gard modern institutions as practically
perfect
One of the Cleveland High School prin-
eipals has taken a step in the direc-
tion Of identifying the rooms where the
pupils study by converting some of the
available space into tiny conservatory.
Palms and potted plants have been pur-
chased and arranged to the best advan-
tage in the various halls and recitation
rooms, giving refreshing, outdoor atmos-
phere and touch of nature to the build
ing. The principal who has introduced
this innovation says that it is only first
step toward rendering the schoolrooms
more attractive and he proposes TO Dor
row each fall from the city parks the
plants that are usually stored in green
houses during the winter months thus
making them useful to the children of
the city at time when they are other
wise hidden from the public view.
This idea is only the beginning of a
movement that is bound TO some dsy be-
come general. Those who are training
young Americans in the ways of knowl-
edge and culture row realize. or will real
ize, that better results can be secured
under conditions that will appeal 10 the
youthful idea of comfort and beauty. The
time IS coming when all schoolrooms that
are not behind the times, will be made
by works of art, by appropriate
decorative effects, by handsome libraries /
by a general utilization of alf those in
spring and broadening things which |
awaken new ideas in the receptive minds |
Of young people, and will assist in the !
and promotion of ideals.
1t will not require immense sums of I
money TO make this Transformation. Good |
taste and discrimination will manage to |
produce excellent results with COM
paratiyely small expenditure While the
dea may be considered slightly altruistic.
Il is entirely practicable, and few will
ieny that it will be beneficial to the chill
iren who are to assist in their after years
n the development of national improve
nents along lines not purely and dis
inctly material. 1t is never too early 10
begin the education of the child incul-
'ating proper appreciation Of the genu-
ne in art and the commendable in philoso-
Thy and literature. Seeds sown in the
HID mind often produce the most wonder
nj products OF genius and industry in The
nature mind OF the man and the woman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
A Rebuke From the Bench.


(ErCm the Sficago ChIonlcle.)
A policeman tostifying in Judge Bakers court
referred 10 colored youth in the case as that
coon" Judge Baker said: Why do you Speak
Of that hoy as coon? lie is no more coon
Than Won are monkey" This fitting rebuke was
administered by Judge who does not go about
protesting his friendship for the colored people
lie Is a democratic Judge who gives the law in
letter and spirit sike 10 all classes Of the people
with the courage ana inc modesty with which
he carried his gun for four years for preservation
ni the Union. Judge Baker SETS example and
gives a prrcept OF decency Of speech in and
out OF court that ought 10 be more universally
mis- rprd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
THE ELLSWORTH TRAGEDY.
Retirement of an Army officer Re-
call. the Marshall House Killing.

Col. Edwin NJ. Coates, who retired from
the army yesterday on account OF age, 10
said to have been present at the killing OF
Col. Charles Ellsworth at the Marshall
House in Alexandria. Va, in May, 1861,
when Colonel Ellsworth pulled down the
Confederate flag flying over that building.
The War Department records show that
Colonel Coates was first lieutenant OF the
Eleventh New York Volunteers. known as
Ellsworth Zouaves, and he is said to have
been on Grty at the Marshall House when
Ellsworth was shot by Jackson. who in
turn was shot by Brownell, one of Els
worth's men.
He served in the civil war, and was
brevetted a captain for gallant service in
the battle OF the Wilderness and during
the campaign before Richmond. Va. He
also saw much service fighting the Indians
from 1865 to 1880.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
Pension Raids.
CFrom the Philadelphia Ledger

From the Philadelphia Ledger)
There is no reason to doubt that the great ma.
jority Of pension bills now pouring into the
Congressional hopper are inspired by predatory
and inscriptions pension attorneys, who consti-
tute themselves the vultures Of the bsttlefelds
Liberal pensions for worthy soldiers in genuine
need of the public bounty are praisewor;is, but
in The interest OF the meritori0us veteran and the
United States Treasury there must be definite
line drawn, and no pension attorney, even the
most reputable of the class, is qualified to decide
impartially the suticiency Of the laws or the pen
sionable status OF the claimant
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
Tbe lrreprcssIbIe Conflict.


IFIOm TNg HCHIH0Hu IIUlt3-J
We Of the South have found by experience th1
il is necessary to the safely OF both races and Il
tI,s public peace thst the whites and blacks h
kept apart as far as possible. Wherever the ar
mixed there viii be clash and conflict. 1t
be incouy enieni to have the proposed railroad cog
bHt so far as We can ascertain there Is de
uiaud for this reform and The people must h4I'
their way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
A Flag with Il History.


Among the flags hung in thc new memorial he'll
in the Massachusetts, statehouse in Boston are
those which tho famous sixth Mlsslc lusetts Regi.
,ncnt carried in the fight in the streets al Baltl-
more on April 10, ls6l, and throughout the CIVIL
War. The STATE flag OF the regiment Chaplain
Babbidge kept folded across his breast under his
coat Tor slfeke6ping during the inst few days she
regiment was in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
Americn,s Population.

(From the Chicago Chronicle)
Mr. Munhall, statistican. estimates that the
population Of the United States will be 100000
in 1900. Census Director Merriam places his adj
vance estimate lower, or between 100000 and
"A 600 600 II the truth lies between the extremes
the population this year OF grace is not lar from
the Is. 100000 mark.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
Now the Bible Trust.

From the Minneapolis IHbune.l
Are we to be obliged TO take our religion and
education from trusts, too2 The printing Of
bibles is already in the hands OF combination.
and it is now alleged that the larger Institutions
of learning arc to get together to close up the
Lesser ones.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

tFT0In Inc 81 PauI Pioneer FreSs
Susan d Anthony proposes TO raise $1,000 600
for the cause of woman suffrage. II is doubtful
il she could raise a tenth Of that sum for that
purpose. The women who want suffrage do not
want it enough to pay heavily for it, and the
philanthropists OF the country are deyoting their
benefsctions to educational objects with d sur
prising and cheering unanimity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

Flathead county, Montana, being enable
TO furnish any fresh poker, faro. or horse
race talent for examination. the Clark in
vestigation has been adjourned to Friday
morning. BY that time it is hoped that
the witnesses from Ananias, Sapphira,
Mulhattan, and Otis counties will be able
to reach Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
A Spreading CIoud.

(From the Indianapolis News.)
Rumors about a possible conflict between Japan
and Russia are becoming numerous enough TO
cause anxiety. People have learned in recent
years that war can happen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01
His Only Virtue.


Italy is now becoming insistent in its demands
upon Turkey. 1t would be just as well. however,
for Italy to press its attentions too isr in this
direction. As fighter the ''unspeakabie Turk
commands the respect OF every power that mas
formed his acquaintance in battle.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

After attempting TO dispense them coll
lectively, Taylor is reported as endeavor-
ing to arrest members OF the Kentucky
Legislature individually on charge of
conspiracy" The Republican acting Gov
ernor, in view of current circumstances,
should be very ehary OF that word. 1t
might have two edges and be retroactive
heeidss
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

(From the Peoria Herald-Transcript)
The Hon. Shelby NJ. Cullom in celebrated in
tervicw acknowledged that he was human be-
ing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

MANY Ohio Democratic newspapers urge sp.
pointment Of john II. Mclean Chairman OF Ma.
tionsl Committee. Chicago Tribune.
There could not be a better one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

The fact of our recognition of Mr. Hoar's
revered Filipino Republic" seems TO turn
upon a question Of veracity between the
Admiral of the Navy and one Emilio
Aguinaldo. The public would be obliged
to the bolo men in the Senate il they would
frankly say which of these authorities they
believe; because one OF the dispu:ants,
beyond any sort of doubt, is a cut-throat
Malay liar.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

Anybody would know that the statement
of Petugrew in the Senate yesterday. that
Admiral Dewey recognized the Filipino
Republic" by saluting the Filipino flag"
was false; but perhaps not many would
have had the courage 20 say, with Senator
Hawley, that it was treason" We are
not prepared to go that far now II may
be remarked. however. that on such a
matter it would be difficult TO find an hon
est American citizen who would not swear
that Senator Hawley is a man whose opin-'
ion is entitled TO the greatest weight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

If it be true, as stated, that one hundred
and fifty American frontier scouts have
Joined the British forces at Cape Town,
Field Marshal Lord Roberts is sincerely
to be congratulated. We shall look for a
change for the better in his prospects. II
be would send over and secure the scrv-
ices OF few American general officers.
that would be so much the better for him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

Senator Clark of Montana and Senator
Taliaferro OF Florida had little confer
ence in the Senate chamber yesterday af-
ternoon. They conversed for some time.
Each Of these gentlemen has troubles OF
his own. Senator Clark is the central fig
ure in an investigation and Senator Tai
iaferro has had memorial presented
against him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

Senator Tillman of South Carolina sat in
the gallery during Senator Berry's de-
livery OF his speech on the Currency bill
yesterday. He was strictly attentive; but
then Mr.. Tillman is a good listener an
accomplishment which many Senators,
perhaps a majority Of them, lack. When
in the chamber the gentleman from South
Carolina is courteous in his effectiveness
to the addresses of others.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

Daniel NJ Ransdell, who will succeed
Colonel Bright today as Sergeant-at-Arms
of the Senate. was on the Senate floor
several times yesterday. He was greeted
by many of those who supported him in
the caucus. and was the recipient of many
congratulations. Mr.. Ransiell spent much
time in conversation with Colonel Bright,
and was evidently informing himself as
to his future duties.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-01

Senator Hawley Of Connecticut made one
of his Enthusiastically short speeches
yesterday in reply TO some remarks made
by Mr.. Pettigrew When Mr. Hawley ad-
dresses the Senate he habitually puts 10th
hands in his trousers pockets and empha-
sizes his remarks by occasional emphatic
mods, and by now and then inclining his
body toward that part of the chamber to
which his remarks are particularly ad-
dressed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-19

iting people, and will also give plenty
81 time for the finishing Up OF the sports
which will take place IN the morning at
Pioneer place. The parade viii be com
posed entirely OK representations from
the various trades unions. aud IL IL ex-
pected will number at least 5000 men.
Everyone will be on foot, including the
grand marshal except the lady members
OF the various organizations, for whom
carriages will be provided
Contrary 10 the usual custom FOR cele-
braftons the merchants and business
men Of the city will not be asked 20 con-
tribute anything toward defraytng ex-
pcnscs the unions supplying all funds.
The business men have supported the
unions Loyalty IN most OF their difficulties
and have contributed most literally 10
the Labor Temple fund. Therefore We
do not feel like asking them to help pay
the cost OF the celebration
'The ceremony OF breaking ground for
the Labor Teuple viii he one of the In
terestfng features OF the celebration.
'tFuiiy twe-thlrds Of the necessary
funds for the building have been raised
and as soon as the celebration IL on our
hands We win set about securing the
rest 81 the money Strenuous enoa Is
ple;ed by the Western Central Labor
tnlnEs twelfth Anniversary next Arril.
con the evening 81 Labor day there
win be two grand balls one AZ the arm.
CRY and the other probably AZ Gefsnania
hail lhs proceeda from the sale OF
tickets Will be used toward dtfraying
the expenses o. the celebration, With
the balls the celebration VIII eonci8de
and We can promise that when % IA
the best of lts Kind ever seen IN Sc
a4fIe
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session. of a. "a. y. Church To-day
with sermon ny ni.hap <hsner-

The conference 90 the African NJ r
church closed its huslBes~ sessions yester-
taY The tuoruiug session was Qpenrl ty
singinr followed W. q PRAYER from Rev
q T. Haford. Of seattle Tbraughout
the aay. singing. led hy Rev. n r sea-
brook formed an interesting pary 81 tae
programme After the minutes had been
read and approved. The day was devoted
20 reports 9t stspd'ng and special com
mittGez.
Nauy interesting IDEAS were Developed
rs the various REPORTS, which were read
hy Rev BAILEY. on The stale ~ the
country" ~ Rev. Seahrook ou 'ehduga-
tion' ans by Rev. HalfoFd an Church
Periodicals" These reports closed the
active business % the session. the even
Ing heinz devoted 90 a few ANAL matters
called M b. members % the conference.
For the formal closing o. the confer.
ence, a special programme has been ar
ranged for ted2S. opening With a SER
mon az n a. n. ny Rev, G 4 Bailey.
of Roslyn This viii he followed ny
praise meeting. led Ay a mcmhsr ~ tho
conference A. . p, m. there viii he sun
day school ne 3 D sermon by Rev, Sea-
brook Of Portland. and az ; In the even
ing Bishop C. T. ShRner viii deliver
sorman and announce the appointments
-Ger the coming year.
Tia conference Ia sAid TO hsvs es~a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-19
= MURPHY Is HERE.
Z .>orUnp AT FIRST NJ. e.
s.S1m THIS AFTERNOON.
& -,erance Evangelist Maxi
!. - q west Prior to Going
4: = 1,alao-says That Prohibi-
!, uaine II = Failure.

e. orurphy, the veteran temper
ri. 2.u- advocate. has arrived in Sc
-1 Vim conduct Gospel temper
ss1ains this afternoon at o'colck
5srSa Methodist Episcopal church.
2SSr6 avenue and Marion street.
cr1n6nied by his wife. who also
y active part in the work.
5.rnhy came to this city from
~ 1870 he held several temper
"a .11oeu. He is now on a tour of
r1nei cities OF the West. From
~ I'M 70 70 San Francisco and
= Australia.
~ murphy has been ono OF the
2 = temperance work for the last
;Sarn. He has gone into every
"a ne KIobe preaching in behalf
Ssform movement, and every
~ n1aeins immense crowds. One of
- factors in his success has
M magnetic personality. Even
- admire him, and men engaged
" ~ q intoxicants always speak of
4 &1l< hindiiness and respect.
1Spphy II now 81 years OF age. He
,Svn n Wexford county. Ireland.
~ lived until he was Is years old.
VI line he left the Emerald isle for
/ 11od States. well supplied with
~ I'M which to begin life. One Of
~ {hingn he did when he landed In
~ Ms to 20 on a spree In com
IN some acquaintance he had
~ M voyage across the Atlantic.
Il fax Ne worked for a time on a
lilly going to Portland. Me,
~ of his brothers recided. There
I1Dky became the proprietor OF an
II himself was one Of the bars best
70 ~. however. ne signed the pledge
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~ epmmenced his brilliant career as an
011fie OF temperance, lilo made his
~ public address In that line IN the
~ lNp, almost a generation ago. since
~ he has preached temperance reform
many countries. especially IN the
4tvd States and the British sslee, and
- won many thousands of people from
~ Too liberal Use OF intoxicanta.
n y not generally known That Mr..
9Nphy WAS chaplain OF the Fifth Penn-
wanna volunteers In the war with
alu lie was with the regiment for
~ months at Chlckamauga. and was
stored out with r.
III An against the army canteen" he
recently, while | WAS with the
.ssnsslvaula fes'ment took the oppor-
and ! found the arguments all
.'hsf n We had no canteen. and with
~ exceptions, the officers eet q apleB-
~ Nsmple o. temperance, II u sig.
.sssat fact that the two exceptions were
If failures as soldiers.
Murphy believes the temperance
sss'en y an individual one and b not
". cant make people good by iegis-
ne SAYS You can't iegfsiste
~p's into good hahits That system
been tried and found wanting
~ fhmined the condition, Ia Maine,
~ my honest opinion that her pros
".ssen laws are = failure I knew IChn
Meells, the Prohibition candidate for
Ment very we'll In fact he signed
EeaKe With mo iu lisa remember
SsIust itA; he would have taken tho
csfere had Il rot been for his
.[Hsnss % frohibstinnisi4 their rfiu-
~ And methods Welt The firAt thtpsr
ss Weolly was prGhlhitionist hlua.
- ! am more and more convinced.
t that tho temperance problem
70 be settled hv politics. any more
- any other uanral ps,f,4.f,, A. a., ~.
49, " The same way
49, .ass'ure about Mr, Murphys lee
- ssat alWRNs draws a large audi
~. sas eHlgfammatic way ~ putting
~ he thus summed up the solution
49, temperance problem not long ago:
49,. aeA 9 that II every man will put
~, ts she hqhor traffic between his
4 .'se snd his own chin. there will ha
- ssens OF distiileffeS and then thsge
~ Use Tor temperance lectwrers-''
49, 49, victoria popular str Resale daily.
- DOCK. commencing August ~
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Housekeepers. oAtfention

the following special offerings in the Basement De
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The Relief OF Pcsins.

Seattle people are rejoicing 10 learn
that the members Of the legations who
have heen hcsleEed 81 PekinK have been
rescued by the armies ~ the allied fcrves
And thousands are tupiiant over the re-
lief thsv have experienced from the nae
90 Or AtatkenEie's English CafAFEh cure.
the only positive catsFrh cure In the
world. One package Is guaranteed 10
cure any cass. OF money VIII be refunded
hy c. o Guy. Ph. O.. the Pacific coast
agent. Two cents day paws for a cure
and a free trial treatment can be had al
GUYS drug store.
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LABOR DAY CELEBRATION.
Extensive Preparations In Progress
-WH1 Break Ground for New La
bOr Temple ON That Date.

This morning there viii be a meet
ing OF the labor union committees In
charge of the arrangements for the cele-
bration OF Labor day. Very few OF the
details have yet been arranged. but the
committees are now hard at work and
expect to bring forth results that will
reflect credit upon their efforts,
1T II intended" said Secretary w. II.
Union. last evening, TO start the parade
at 1890 instead OF couple of hours
, earlier. as IL usually done. This, 1t Is
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W. 7 Ssuis. who. according 20 a report
ress wed al poNoe head1uArfers was lhe
victim ~ "A home hlshNaymaa irftdav
n.ght Saws that tho report was mrde
the slightest foundation in Fac. Tho
fret knowledge he had - fh, alleged
haid-up be saws was wh4a he Rad ~
liz Ia TIE sea epAQeFs
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49, 49, Victoria popular str, Resale daily.
sss~sNAn aock. Commanding Anr,lsf ~
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f4ssnrt cyaaits uisn Fsn SC.
e-qlfart iusi8e car kias Boiler &c
f-IGars Granite FreaerrtnE hetsAes
D.
--ouaTt HasHn Sauce Pan. 80.
f-euart 9raasts MIX Pan. &c.
f-Gunyt reclaimed Sauce Pan. &C.
F~AlraauEe' FAIRY Suap. 7 largo or
"a small cakes, for &r-
Fuafneline Stove Polish 60
Pint Bottle BiuiuE. e
Enrsleh RoesangAafn Teapots. dec
GRATED &c
o.ciorE Tea Kettles ard Stands.
Z N s. q 81 $500 and t5M
Jelly Glasses. with tin covers &c
each
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The Post Inteiligencer has secured the
NIcNally Is Cos latest folder mar a,
China and Asia. These may De secured
AZ Pnst-tntellgencer business Offices al
10 cents each.
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MacD. 4 r. CO. Sewing Machines
f1tN
No Tea Kettle esc
2-amFl Granite Cnsfwa Pot &c.
i8kiaeh Granite coisnder. &c.
Asbestos Stove Mats 20.
Garden Sets. eEe shovel. ons Roe.
one raks, small size. 80 set. large
sixa. isc set
Mason Fruit Jars. i-auart size. nc
dozen
Decorated Toilet gatz, 70 pieces,
goid trimmings. tf59 saf
Decorated Porcelain Dinner
EFts. - pieces. assorted decorations.
green. blne and bgown. 49, got
Two large rolls Toilet Paper, for &C.
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Domestic Department.

PILLOW CASES good material u 2e each
PILLOW Of muslin regulation size " 2e each
ngmsTlTcHED PILLOW CASES. best grade OF muslin
HsmmEo 224 and yards Ions frelass grades
lac, 7so. s5e. Soc csc each
BROWN double width. best quality q i2e yard
sLEAcHgo sHEETinc. vide soft finish 24e per yard
APRON CHECK quality lac yard
EXTRA VALUES BLEAcHEo CARTON FLhhNELst
sHRTiNo cHEWoTs. and stripes good heavy weight
se yard
AMERICAN PRINTS good styles dark oors i@e per yard