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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-05-10

The Pie-maker suggests that
Senator Foster assume control of
President Mckinley while in this
state and then reduce the confines Of
the state to the yard limits Of the
st. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co. s
immediate grounds, and then show
the president and his party the state
Of Washington in nut shell. A
few months ago this paper dubbed
Mr.. Foster as Senator Blundering
Foster, and his efforts to prevent
President Mckinley from seeing any
part of Western Washington except
Tacoma does not prompt it to mod
ify. its former statement about him:
to the effect that he has made
more plumbers since he has been
United States senator than any
man ever elected to that high
position from this state. The
Pie-maker is of the opinion that
the presidential party is anxious to
see the Puget Sound country with
out regard to Tacoma or Seattle or
any other particular point, and those
having charge of the president after
his arrival in the state should make
it a point to show him Puget Sound,
even though he does not stay in
either Tacoma or Seattle as many
hours as the citizens thereof would
like for him to. 1t is too bad that
the president of the United States
has to be handicapped by such mar
row-minded, biased politicians as are
now trying to direct his movements
when he reaches Washington.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-05-10

The Pie-maker notes that Hon.
Joseph Shipper, who lived in Seat
tie some years ago, and who took an
active interest in business move
ments connected with the city, coun-
ty and state, is again in the city and
has taken up his permanent abode
and legal duties as Of yore. In
speaking of things in general to the
Pie-maker one day this week Mr..
Shipper said: Certainly the Nor
thern people will not permit the dis
franchisement Of so many of the
legal voters Of the South to go I'M
challenged. Certainly they will not
allow those people to count the votes
of the men disfranchised and get
congressional representation for the
same without raising the question
of governing without the consent
OF the governed" Either every man
should be permitted to vote or the
congressional apportionment should
be cut down in proportion to the
actual number Of votes that are
cast" This is just what the Pie
maker has advocated from time to
time for 10! these many months, and
has urged the members of congress
from this state to vote for just such
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-05-10

POLITICAL P0T-PIE


a proposition in the halls of con-
gress, and he is glad to see that one
member from this state is quite IA
vorable to it and will do all in his
power at the next session Of CON
gross to have the measure discussed
in its widest latitude.
% % %
A surety bond is an instrument
that few persons know very much
about, and strange to say that those
persons who should know the most
about it seem to know the least about
it. In speaking to John A. Whalley,
the manager Of the Fidelity Deposit
Co., which makes a speciality of sure
ty bonds, he said: persons make
serious mistake in not going to bond
ing companies to make their bonds,
in preference to asking private indi-
viduals to make bonds for them. If
you wish to become a guardian Of a
minor child, or administrator of an
estate, or wish to make a bond to
hold an office, it will save a great
deal of worry, inconvenience as well
as embarrassment to go to a bond
company instead of an individual
friend for such help. I am inclined
to think that bonding companies
will finally do all such business, for
the reason that it is a business prop
Osition, and by no means friendly
one. Then again, clerks and book
keepers in responsible positions
should be bonded, and the proprie-
tors Of such institutions should have
no hesitancy in compelling them to
furnish a surety bond, for when
this has been done it makes all con-
cerned a good deal more careful in
their business relations. It is much |
easier for a good man to get a surety
bond than it is for him to get what
might be termed good citizen bond.
The company which I represent is
he strongest financial company in.
he world that is doing this kind Of
and it is backed by such
men as J. P. Morgan, the noted iron
syndicate man. The directors in the
& Deposity Co., could of
heir own personal money raise
billion dollars with perfect ease,
which makes this company the
strongest one that is now doing bust
less in the United States" It would
'e interesting for persons not hav-
ng given this subject any consid-
'ration to call at Mr.. Whalley's Of
ice, 5 and 6 Colman building, and |
zee for themselves what a>system-
matte affair this surety bonding bus
nessls
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1901-05-10

When an officer of the law refuses
to punish violators of the law be-
approval, then it is very clear that
cause it does not meet his private
and it is learned from Chicago pa
such an officer of the law is in collu-
sion in some way, form or manner,
with such violators of the law. If
an officer of the law knows that per-
sons are breaking the laws of his
state, and does not arrest such VIC
latOrs, when he knows exactly where
they are, then, in heavens name,
how can he expect but to be accused
Of being hand in glove with such Vi
olators? Those things are crimes
against the peace and dignity Of the
state and municipality, which the
people through their law makers de-
clare to be criminal, and regardless
Of the private opinions of any person
or persons, it is the duty Of the Of
ficers of the law to arraign such per-
sons of crimes before criminal courts
for breaking the law. Is Chief Mere
dith of this city doing that? If not,
why not?
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spring put on the door as warning
to the servants to keep it closed. It
locks with . spring lock. too. Don't
get caught inside it,"
He paused and looked intently at
the boy. ''You may wonder why
trust you in this way. But l fancy
know an honest face when see it,
and, besides, you look like , friend
less boy knew good many years
ago."
ssTm not doing any wondering about
that" laughed the boy, "but there is
one thing I'd like to know"
"And what is that?"
THE name of the man I'm working
for"
my name is Richard Carter" said
the merchant. "and this house is II
East Monroe street."
Zone more thing" said the boy,
docs your trust in me go SO far as
. quarter in advance on my wages2
I may want breakfast, you know"
Here's dollar and a lafchkey.~
laughed the merchant, as he turned
to go. II sleep at the club tonight.
If anything should happen ring up
the police at the central station. The
telephone is in the. corner over there.
You can use it, can't you.
'Tve seen it used" replied the boy.
"Good night"
1t was midnight when the boy
closed his eyes in the darkness. His
improvised couch was restful and
soothing one. In . moment he was
fast asleep.
He awoke with a sudden start at
the sound of voices close by. He lay
very still and listened.
"This is cinch, Bill" said ono
voice, Nobody at home and all the
time we need to work the prize.
Steady with that lantern, old man."
That's all right" said another
voice. "Im hunting for the big closet
of the dining-room that the girl told
rs to look for. All, here it is"
"Good stun" said the man who had
spoken last. Easy to find a market
for it. Come on and well see what
we want"
The boys breath came in little
gasps as he crept forward. He heard
the confused murmurs of the men in
closet as they disputed about the
value Of the plumber. He crept lit
tie closer. He reached out to grasp
the door.
A sudden turn Of the lantern threw
the strong rays on his white face,
There was an oath, sudden rush,
and then the heavy oak door slammed
shut with crash and q sharp click.
The boy, painting q little, stood BY
the door for moment or two and
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shifty-"Hsve you seen the silver
emp got by running?" Sharple-
mo. Did you outruns the policeman,
then?"-Pick-Me-Up.
"Say, popl" said Willie, sis gent
short of gentleman "Yes, my
boy" replied the old man; "a gent is
far short of gentleman" -Philadel-
phia Record.
"How do they make out that it was
. goose that laid the golden egg?"
Simply because sensible bird hav.
ing . snap of that kind would have
kept il to neutrality-suspicious.
Times.
An Echo of May Weather.-"Tn
afraid we will have to censure our
new buyer" Whats the trouble
with him?'' "He let the stock of win
ter liannels get too low."-Clevelane
Plain Dealer.
The Force of Habit.-"Joe, you art
rude-Ill never put foot in your Office
again" "Oh. yes, you will; you'll come
In again late some evening when Tn
just hurrying of to try and catcf
my train. - Chicago Record-Herald.
Mr.. Fijjit-"Here comes q fellow
who is likely to throw something al
you" Mrs. Fijjit-"Goodness me
Randolph! Let's leave the theater al
once. What is he likely to throw?'
Mr.. Fijjit-"His voice. He is . ven
triloquist, Ohio State Journal
sOf course, the railroad company
had no right to move its fence over
onto your land" said the attorney
"But must say" said the complain
ant, shat there are a number OF
points to their line of argument
"What is it?s "A barb wire fence
Indianapolis News.
"What do you think of that whis.
ky?" asked the host. SWELL" said
the guest, smacking his lips as he
laid down his glass, ''it reminds me OF
a good story" Lets have it," 20!
you misunderstood me, l merely wish
to imply that it is worth repeating
philadelphia Press.
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DRESS UP FOR SUICIDE.


"If / should ever be called upon to
furnish indisputable proof of the in
herent pride of woman" said police
sergeant to New York Sun report
er, II would point at once to her in
variable rule of dressing up in her best
clothes when she goes out to commit
suicide. In my experience on the force
I have had occasion to handle good
many suicides, and afterward investi-
gate their personal affairs, and in
every instance / have found that the
poor unfortunates prepared them
selves for death by DOMINIC their best
bib and tucker.
1.-THE majority of the printed re
ports of suicides say that the clothes
Of the dead woman were good or well
made or elegant If the woman con-
templating suicide owns silk waist
she wears it. Her broadcloth skirt
and silk petticoat naturally go with
this garment, and she selects her best
shoes.
II have looked up the history Of
many of these respectfully clad sui
cides and have found that they owned
but one gown with which they could
make q decent appearance on the
street, and that that one good dress
was chosen, without exception, as the
appropriate garb in which to make the
exit from this worlds stage. 1t makes
no difference what manner of death
is chosen, the costume is carefully Sc
lected.
"Let woman sleep her life away
under the influence of drugs or burn
her soul out with acids or sink into the
slime of the river, she clothes herself
in her most becoming garments and
seeks the end with apparent tranquil
lily. Her instinct of gentility and ele-
gancc in clothes is with her to the
last, and even in the face of death she
shrinks from a public appearance in
nnbecoming raiment."
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SHIPS TEST THEIR SPEED.


The arrival of the Muskoka, the
winner of the race which is reported
to have taken place from Portland,
Ore, to the United Kingdom, re-
Gently, serves to remind us that the
days of quick sailing are not yet end
ed, says the London Shipping World.
In the friendly test of skill which has
just been concluded the competitors
were the North German Lloyd's cadet
training ship, the H. s. Charlotte, the
Glasgow ship Marion Light and the
Glasgow ship Ardencraig. The win
ner, under the command of Capt.
Grove, made the run from Portland
to Queenstown in 101 days 20 hours.
Satisfactory as this latest sailing rec
ord is, it pales before the doings OF
some of the old-time cracks" many
sof which also performed their speedy
voyages with almost clocklike regu-
larity. The Donald Mckay, the cele-
brated BLACK Ball. liner, was not
only the longest clipper in the world,
but was also accounted one of the
fastest sailers ever built. Upon one
occasion she took 1000 troops from
Portsmouth to Mauritius in 20 days,
and her average time for six consecu-
tive voyages from Liverpool to Mel
bourne was SO days, and only once
it exceeded IS days.
The details of the famous race be-
tween the three China tea clippers in
1866 are too familiar to need men
tioning here, but the fact that
speed of over Is knots an hour has
been made by sailing ship may not
be so well known. The. British clip
per ship Hurricane during the course
of one of her voyages home from
Melbourne attained this rate of sail
ing on several days, her best run be.
ing go knots in 1914 hours. But il
was after the COS, and indeed well
on into the '70's, when some of the
best sailing records were made. And
it is doubtful whether the perform
ance of the Sir Lancelot, when she
covered $4,000 miles in SO days against
the prevailing monsoon. has ever been
cqualed; certainly there are no au-
thentic statements to show that il
has been surpassed. The voyage was
made in 1869, from Foo-Chow-Foo to
London, and her best days run. was
asa statute miles, while crossing the
Indian ocean, the average for one
week being 800 miles q day. This
wss essentially . voyage under ad-
verse conditions. Perhaps the fast
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listened as the trapped rascals vainly
threw themselves against the panels.
"Guess they'll keep for awhile" he
dryly muttered. "And now for that
telephone. He lighted q gas jet in the
library and approached the phone.
He paused as his hand touched the
receiver.
"No, dunn it all, won't" he said, as
he drew back. 1T would be shame
to wake up those police fellers for a
little thing like this. The burglars
will keep all right. I'll wait for day
light before 1 disturb the police"
Before he laid himself down he
raped sharply on one of the panels.
"Good night" he said.
A confused growl came from the i'm
terror.
.Don't mention it," drawled the
boy.
It was ten o'clock the next morn
ing when the merchant looked up and
discovered Joshua Griscom intently
regarding him.
"Mornin'," said the boy.
"Good morning" said the merchant.
"Came in to report" said the boy.
Good" said the merchant.
"Eyerything's quiet" said the boy.
"swept on the porch and sidewalk.
got my breakfast. and here am"
"Good again." exclaimed the mer-
chant. BE ON hand tomorrow with
your next report. Good morning"
The boy hesitated.
.sMornin'," he said. Then he slowly
added: "I've got twolof en-"
1.-TWO what?"
1.-TWO of them burglars pried open
Z window an got in last night. They
amt much. One o. thcm's little
skinny teller, an t'other ones lame
an has gray hair"
sWhat are you talking about?''
cried the merchant.
~About your burglars" said the
boy. "They are yours. you know. an
when I'd called the polics and they'd
come in . two-hoss wagon, / made
| the boss policeman give me receipt
| for the fellers. Here II il"
The merchant took the paper and
read Il aloud:
"This il to certify that J. Griscom
| has placed in our hands for safe
keeping two burglars in frst-clasa
condition. Signed, 7. J. Dolan, ser
geant.~
The merchant stared at the note
| ana then hack Ct the bog. h put
cut ~ hanA to The lad.
"Joshu6," he aid, ~you m good
etr6. Theyu's no keepin' boy like
- down. C2svsland Fish DesIes.
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SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

In Is years there have been ~ gales.
In May in England. The windiest
month is not March, which has had
1T gales in that period, but January.
with III.
No plant. not even the nettle, grows
in al parts of the world. Only is
species are known which show them
selves at the same time, over half
the land surface.
The quartz extracted from Austral-
ian and Californian gold mines would
be enough to build $50 pyramids OF
Cheops, but all the gold could be put
IN q room 40 feet by 20 feet by is feet.
Tho lead pencil industry in Ger
many is at present suffering from
American competition. 1t is alleged
that our success in this branch Of
industry is mostly due to the perfec-
ton of the machinery.
A fine head of the Bos primigeniua
hes been dredged up from the river
Cam, near Upware, in England. Be-
tween the horns, from point to point,
II distance of two feet, and theiz
girth at the base is is inches.
Having made q success of the cul-
tivation of tea, South Carolina is now
about to establish and conduct . silk
farm. The experiment has been
started by Duke de Litta, who owns
and operates an extensive silk farm
in southern Italy.
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There are three products of the
earth upon which, to an extent that
is almost startling, under modern
conditions, the fortunes of nations
turn. These are coal, gold and iron
Coal turns the wheels of industry
and commerce and furnishes the mo-
tive force of the great naval engines
of modern warfare. Gold. because Of
its many valuable qualities, is the
Indispensable basis of the monetary
system of the world. Iron in its Va
rious forms enters into every mate
rial part of life. To cut on the sup
ply of these would paralyze the world
until science had found substitutes
for them. The possession of them IN
large quantities and power to make
them available constitute important
elements Of national strength. -Chau
tauquan.
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of perhaps 10. A plainly dressed boy,
with big shoes and soft wool hat.
"Lookin' for place" said the boy.
The merchant shook his head.
"Willin' to do anythin' that's hon.
orable-except sand the sugar" said
the boy.
The merchant slightly smiled.
''Sand is quite too expensive an in
gredient," he said with q little
chuckle. you'd be safe from any
such temptation here. At the same
time, we have no place for you. Good
hight"
And he turned back to his writing.
mo objection to my sittin' here an
vestin'?' inquired the boy.
NO." replied the merchant.
The boy dropped into chair and
pulled paper from his pocket. Pres
emily he. gave q low whistle.
"Well. swami" he said.
"Eh?" said the merchant, looking
up.
II didn't mean to disturb you," said
the boy, "but was just readin' here
how the police had couple o. bur-
glars penned up in a vacant house an
then let 'em get away. Poor lot O.
shoats, guess"
"A vacant house ?" the merchant re-
peated.
EYES," said the boy. Family gone
on to thesseaside. Burglars had it all
to themselves. Lot o. empty houses
entered lately. Here's one place
where they even carried on the water
pipes an the CHANDELIERS"
"Don't go away until finish this
letter" said the merchant. 'Tve got
something to say to you"
"All right" said the boy. my times
yours
In a few moments the letter was
finished and ready for posting. The
merchant looked at the big Office
clock. 1t was $3.50. All the employees
had gone save the porter, who was
waiting at the Office door to lock up.
The merchant closed his desk and
turned TO the boy.
"Well," he said, abruptly, "who are
you and where are you from?"
Names Joshua Griscom," replied
the boy. u. Griscom, Perrysburg
Josh for short"
"And what brings you here?"
"Came up as freight" replied the
boy. "Got tired of the farm, an
wanted to make my fortune. Hung
on to freight train and come to
town. Been at 1t for week. If some
thin don't turn up tonight I'm goin'
back to the farm tomorrow"
sHave you any references?' in
quired the merchant.
"Nop." replied the boy.
"Know anybody in town."
mot q SOUL
The merchant looked the boy over.
II think you are an honest lad" he
said.
II have the advantage of You there"
laughed the boy. II know it,
The merchant chuckled softly.
"You evidently don't lack for strong
recommendation from strictly per-
sonal source" he said. "But come
with me. Patrick, yon may lock up"
As they passed through the outer
door the merchant suddenly stopped.
"Had any support" he asked.
eyes," replied the boy. ut was
my farewell meal. 1t took my last
cent"
"Ail right" said the merchant,
"come along. Now, listen. want a
care-taker for my house. Ny wife and
Xouckfo~s hova rouo ~ <ho eo~s fSn
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THE SET

Consisting Of CUIICURA SOAP to cleanse the
skin Of cruStS and scales, and soften the thick
ened cuticle, CUTICURA OINTMENT to instantly
allay itching, irritation, and inflammation, and
SOOthe and heal, and CUTICURA RES0I VENI
to cool and cleanse the blood, and expd humOur
germs. ASMCIE SET IS often sufficient to cure
the most torturing, dlSflguring skin, scalp, and
blood humOurS, raSheS, feelings, and lTitatlmS,
with loss Of hair, when the best physicians
and all other remedies fail.
MILLIONS use cuT|cuRh SOAP.
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Enough for One Night.

He Thought Il Too Bed to Disturb IN
Poles list fsr Two Burglar.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-26
BT. LtlULS W. iLbS FAIR !.
TO- BE FULL OF MOTION

Denver, July "a Hen. Walter b.
Stevens, who was At the Transmissis-
sippi congress Mt. Cripple Creek, and
who IL one Of the managers of the
coming Louisiana PURCHASE exposition
at st. Louis In 1904, thus describes the
plans to be adopted:
THE worlds fair at st. Louis win
not be like any Predecessor, It will'be
unlike In architecture. 1t will b.
spread out, its buildings occupying ele.
vations, beautiful groves separating
the main buildings or clusters Of build
tngs. In these latter days, rapid tran
sit has made possible municipal expan-
sion. SO. mt the st. Louis Worlds fair
will be applied means Of transit which
win make possible the scattering over
1000 acres or more the great struc-
lures. There will be no huddling Of
buildings around a central court. The
architects are facing an entirely new
problem In worlds fair construction,
That they will solve 1t in the produc-
ton of something entirely original and
more beautiful than any predecessor,
perfect confidence IL felt.
This VIII be worlds fair in mo.
ton. The still exhibits have had their
day; they no longer appeal to popular
interest to the extent that they did.
People want to see the wheels go
round; they want to see how things are
made. At st. Louis the idea has tax.
Ell firm hold and is being developed,
that processes, rather than products, Of
manufactures must be shown. This
means abundant room. II means
vast scene OF whirring machinery and
life. 1t means score OF plants set up
and In operation. turning out varieties
Of products in the eyes of the specta.
tors. That the idea will be realized
there is no doubt Intending exhibit
ors are already planning to carry out
the actual Illustration of processes"
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-26
Problem in Educafion,

The effect OF the parochial school
upon the public school system is a
theme that invites the earnest atten-
tion Of all thoughtful educators. The
discussion Of the question at the ma
tional teachers convention at Detroit
did not elicit any important informa-
tion outside OF the interesting fact that
expenditures for the religious schools
show heavy increase and that these
schools are drawing from the public
schools. t B-t
With these facts-if they are facts
as basis to work upon it would seem
that the National Educational Associa-
ton should be able to conduct an in
quiry that would disclose some Of tn e
reasons why the parochial schools are
drawing pupils from the public schools S.
1t should be able to ascertain the rea-
sons of parents for sending their chill
dren to the so-called religious schools.
1t should supplement this data with in
formation concerning the curricula of
the latter schools and the pedagog.c
methods and principles employed