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The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17
POLITICAL.

Il do not think there is quite as
much politics in Kittitas county now
as there was some six or seven years
ago. said Hon. Eugene Wilson one
Kittitas county was a warm number,
and good many hot battles were won
and lost by her ambitious politicians.
The most of the old scrappers, how
ever have long since found other To-
cations and are engaged in business
more paying than politics. Politics is
a game that can not be played too
long unless one has money to burn
and that accounts for the rise and
fall of politicians every few years. l
have almost lost track of the political
affairs of not only Kittitas, but every
other county in the state. In other
words, | am strictly out of politics,
and. if the court knows itself, and it
thinks it does, 1 propose to stay out
of politics.
"Well, yes, l am rather proud to
say l now claim Seattle and King
county as my home, and will there
fore do everything l can without in
terfering with my official duties to
help push King county's interest to the
front l see that Seattle is sadly in
need of a United States senator and
I therefore believe it is the duty of
every King county man to willingly
lend whatever assistance and influence
he can to bring such about and to
that extent 1 will interest myself in
the future politics of this state.
"While the subject is under consid-
Grafton [ think it is the duty of the
papers of this county to try to edu-
cate the people up to the idea that II
is their duty to stand together and
let the primaries settle their factional
differences. Which ever faction loses
let the fight end there and work with
united forces from then on for the sue
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17
POLITICAL POT : PIE

have been elected by the people, seems
to be ON the increase rather than on
the decrease. In some instances it is
the exception and by no means the
rule to find the county official in his
office. He is either doing the ball
games. the social act or attending to
his private business. In one instance,
it is said, even the chief deputy is
away from the Office as much as the
principal, and if the county is being
robbed blind the county official elect
ed by the people to look after its in
born baby because he is never there
to know anything about it. A new
clerk was recently put on in one of
the county offices, and having never
seen the chief, he, through mistake,
asked him one day when he came in,
'Well. what can l do for you, my
MANI Under any other circum-
stances the clerk would have been
fired instanter, but the official only
smiled and went to his private office,
leaving the new clerk to figure out his
mistake as best he could.
One of the benefits of public owner
ship of public utilities is that it af-
fords abundant opportunity for public
officials to scrap" A case in point
is the row that is now on in the city
council over free use of public water
for the proposed regrade of Second
avenue north from Pike street. 1t is
claimed it will take $4,000 worth of
water at the regular rate But STILL
if, as is also claimed, there is sur
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17

others, for that matter, is but an ag-
gregation of public corruption and de-
ception. He represents nothing and
stands for nothing save fallacies and
decentralization. Politically speaking,
he is neither human, beast nor bat.
The quashing of the indictments
against many of the men against
whom the grand jury returned true
bills. but verifes the final report of
the grand jury, wherein bitter COM
plant was registered by that body be-
cause it was for the most part with
out proper legal advice. Any up-to-
date lawyer was quite cognizant of the
fact that Tom Humes could not be
held under the charge that he was in
dicted for, and, if the grand jury had
been properly advised in the
premises, it would not have returned
a bill against him at least in that
shape The feeling in the town is such
that Humes would have, in the opinion
of the Pie-maker, been convicted had
he ever gone before petit jury,
whether the statute did or did not
cover his particular case, and this Mr..
Humes knew quite well, which prompt
ed him to squirm out on technicalities.
Enough however has been shown to
give Tom Humes some slight intima-
ton of what he may expect at the next
general municipal election.
The disposition among public Off
cials at the court house to give up
just as little of their time to the
duties of the office !, to which they
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17

plus of water. we cannot see who is
letting property owners in that local
ity have the benefit, rather than to
let the water run to waste. In this
connection we are reminded that a
certain private corporation is using
an almost unlimited amount of water
in a purely private business for which
the city is getting but little better than
nothing, compared to it's real value,
and we do not hear that owners of
tide lands being filled are getting off
any easier because of this cheap water,
either We are also reminded that we
never heard of any protest coming
from any member of the council be-
cause the peoples water supply was
being, practically, given away to
private concern; so the question arises
why this kick against the use of pub
lie water for public improvements?
The idea of Seattle taking hold of
it's boot straps and lifting itself clear
out of King county is good move;
shove it along, In fact it is getting
to be a necessity. There are alto
gether too many country yahoos to
be reckoned with and give sop, in the
way of promise of office some time in
the future Sometimes, as it is, an
office has to be allowed to Tolt, Issa-
quah Van ASSET, Auburn, Ballard or
some other hole in the woods, when
there are not enough for the boys"
here in the city. The same thing ap-
plies to the distribution of patronage.
By all means form new Seattle coun-
ty and do it quick.
The customs house officials are kept
busy looking after and deporting Jap
anese who come here under contract
for employment The California fruit
growers, so it is given out, are en-
gagged in this importation business.
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17
STARTING POINT.

gard to non-union men, vulgarly called
"scabs," and his unwillingness to ride
upon cars operated by them, during
the time of the strike, it looks very
much like biting off ones nose to
spite his face to see this prejudice
still manifested. Riding on the cars,
one frequently hears his fellow pas
sengers telling how they manage to
avoid cars manned by non-union
crews Knowing the time of such
crews, they get up early to take an
earlier car than they need to, or de-
lay getting to work on time to avoid
a non-union crew. even to the extent
of allowing the car they should
take pass them and then wait on the
street corner ten to twenty minutes
for the next car. We are not criti-
cising any one now for sympathy with
the union men, but when the union
men submit to terms and are working
with non-union men, it does look silly,
even to childishness to see grown men
and women exhibit such slavish ad-
herence to foolish prejudice.
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17

cess of the winning faction in either
the state convention or the legisla-
ture. | remember when King county
delegates went to state conventions a
unit they pretty nearly always got
what they went after, and l am of the
opinion that they can do SO again if
they will let the primary elections set
tie their factional differences instead
of settling them at the polls as has
been the custom of late years. | have
no choice for United States senator,
but l do want to see some good man
sent to the senate from King county,
and believe it can be done if the King
county Republicans will all pull to-
gether to that end"
There were a number of Democrats
at banquet in this city one day this
week who styled themselves the JEFF
ferson Democrats. Whether they did
this because there once lived a man
in this country who advocated very
liberal policy and they were trying to
make the people of this age believe
they too believed in such principles or
because they were in need of a name
and casually picked that one up as
the first occurring to their minds is
not known. but one thing is certain
there does not live a Democrat today
who either lives or wants to live up
to the principles as was advocated by
Thomas Jefferson, the sage of Monte
celia. Jefferson was as pure in prin-
ciple and as pure in purpose as the
noon day sun, while the average Dem
ocrat of this day and date, and all
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17
SLAVES OF PREJUDICE.

What fools we mortals be- what
slaves of prejudice we are, manifests
itself daily on the street cars of this
city. The late strike of the street
car employees has been settled, and
whatever ones feelings were with re-
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17

James D. Hoge, Jr., president of
the First National bank, in this city,
and interested in bank at Nome,
was in Washington City the first of
the week renewing his application for
a charter to convert the institution in
Nome to a national bank. Mr. Hoge
is a young man deserving of more
than a passing notice. While fortune
was always kind to him, yet it did
not spoil him, and has only been used
as a means. Ten years ago saw him
a stenographer for Ex-Governor Nc
Graw. then president of the First Ma
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17
SEATTLE - -THE

will disclose the most direct and
shortest line is northwesterly to the
Aleutian Islands, where the route, con-
tinued almost in a straight line, be-
comes southwesterly until Manila is
reached.
study of this map also gives one
a clear idea of the route of the pro-
posed De Forrest aerial telegraph sys-
TEN which is to be inaugurated and
put into operation as soon as men and
money can do it. Stations are to be
erected at Cape Flattery, Dutch Har-
Dor. Cape Nome. Kamchatka, on the
Asiatic coast, Yokohama, Hongkong
and Manila. From thence it will be
extended to other points as business
will justify Seattle will be connect
ed with the system by ordinary tele-
graph line to Cape Flattery. 1t means
much to Seattle that this city has
been chosen as the headquarters of
this system.
A glance at this map will also con-
vey an idea of the strategic locality
of Seattle, as the chief shipping point
for all Alaska and Oriental commerce.
In this connection it is interesting to
note that the field of operation of the
American company, who have received
immense concessions of almost un-
paralleled possibilities, from the Rus
sian government, and which proposes
to make Seattle it's American base, is
in the northeastern peninsula of ST.
IBERIA, practically on this route, and as
near to Seattle's wharves as is Nome.
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17

The Seattle Everett interurban cleo
trio railway, which has been talked
of for some time is now an assured
fact. Nearly all the preliminary work
is completed The route has been
gone over by the chief promoter, who
is well pleased with it, and no doubt,
ere many months, ride to the north
ern suburb by electric car will be pos
sible.
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17

1t is noted with a good deal if sat
isfaction by this paper that the county
commissioners have done the right
thing at the right time, and have Sc
cured the Yesler block for a new
county court house. The location is
an ideal one This action will doubt
less determine the action of the city
council as to the new city hall, and
cause them to decide on the present
hall site for the building, and the real
estate speculation at the foot of Denny
hill will die a bornin''
The Seattle Republican., 1903-04-17

The geography the world pretty We think of Asia
all the
positions different countries reach
usually do mind will but
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-17
CHAPTER XII.

Early the next morning when
Warde went to his room the landlady
informed him that Franklin and a
companion had been there at three
o'clock in the morning seeking him.
He quoted her evident fears for his
safety and then admired his sagacity
in taking q room at the hotel that
night.
Now he began TO find the possession
OF that paper nightmare. He knew
that tremendous pressure and re-
sources, which he could not antici-
pate, would be brought to bear to
wrest it from him, and thus prevent
its being used to save the Wright es-
tate; Tor the perusal OF the paper
which Hllsman had handed him sa It's
ned him that he held safeguard
against the plot that had been laid to
steal fortune. He began to have
an linking Of the nature of the com
bination which had been formed, ana
he was much concerned lest the paper
which was worth so much to the
Nrights should be in some way tilched
from him. He felt thar he was MAX
ing this fight for Miriam, and he was
doubly concerned over the result. He
knew that the paper meant home and
fort to her; it meant also perhap
the happiness that had been so long
denied her; and 1t would secure the
triumph of justice over deliberate
villainy.
OF course plans would be at once
laid to recover the paper, and irving
OWNED the necessity of putting il inn
mediately out of reach of the CON
spirators.
1t was eight O'Clock, and Mr.. Ev-
erett was just sitting down to his
breakfast.
Irving reached the house Just at
this time, and when he Was ammo inced
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-17
CHAPTER MIL.

Now ensued a few days of relief
and serenity for Irving Warde. His
footsteps were no longer logged by
reckless ruffians. Old Tom and his
companion, as well as the man in the
red flannel shirt. had disappeared.
and his dreams were not disturbed
by visions of deeply dyed villains and
resurrected pirates of the Spanish
Main. Fenton had been Industrious
ly, but quietly, at work, and his re-
ports had been OF a highly satisfac-
tory description.
Irving had not forgotten Herbert
Wright's wife and her destitute con
dition. He and Miriam had visited
her together, and a part of the
money obtained from Franklin had
been placed in bank to her credit.
For the first time during the year
everything had been comfortable in
her home; and il was wonderful to
see how pretty she became under
the brighter skies that spanned her
life; for Irving had assured her posi-
lively that her husband would be ac-
uHlt'tu, anu Il'IIfl' hud p''h NSiy
cheerful about il, too.
"But how do you know he will he
acquitted?" persisted the Ii fle wo-
man.
THAT cannot tell you now" said
Irving. but | know that your hus-
band had no more to do with the kill
ing of MIR. Wright than ! did, and the
jury will so declare. And have more
good news for you Your days of
trouble are over. In year from
now your husband will be one of
the wealthiest men in the state"
SO Warde felt relieved on this score
also. lie knew that Mrs. Wright was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-17
MYSTERY OF TILL
3 AYOU WOOD
Copyright, 1905, BY A. N. kellogg Newspaper 60
By WALKER KENNEDY.

'HAPTER I11.-Warde examines mys-
ious footprints in the snow and tells
~ Franklin, an old acquaintance Of
murdered man. Of them. Herbert is
rested on suspicion OF being implicated
the murder
,uAPTER Iv.--Col. Franklin is a bril-
mt lawyer, but says he is unable to
I've the mystery.
rong circumstantial evidence against
Hrbert Wrgh; is submitted and the
~ charges him with the murder.
HAr ',r .Nil:E,Warde soes. to Her
nocent and tells her he will do all in
anklin says he thinks a strong case
$ been made against Herbert
SYNOPSIS.
fHAPTER I.--ticrbert Wright goes 70
|icf of police " Nilus in great agitation
d tells him of his discovery of The MUIR
(red body of his father. John r Wright.
wealthy cotton king. from whom he
lar the town. The chief questions Her
|rt. whose answers cause former 20
|spect him OF the crime. The chief, with
reporter. Irving Warde. goes to scene
murder.
('HAPTER II.-They find body and ex-
pine surroundings but fail to discover
fy reliable clue.
F'HAPTER viI.-An attempt is made 20
flSpu herbert IN jail dfue deduct =
lat he has shrewd person to contend
/ tn who Is trying TO prove the charge
murder against the dead mans son,
which he is evidc ntly SucCe, ding.
('HAPTER VIlI.-Warde is lured to a
fashionable resort and an attempt made
murder him. but he is saved by Fen
IN. d detective.
CHAPTER l\.-When Mrs. Wrights
|wyer. Mir. Everett. comes to settle up
Ie dead mans estate ii Is learned that
Though he was known to have been a
fry wealthy man at one time little
foperty or money can be found. and no
ItisfaCtory eXplapation of its disappear
bee can be discovered. Fcntou is dis
)arged for his activity in the case,
lowing unlimited influence behind the
|a murderer.
|-HAPTER %.--Warde's interest in the
Use Is not altogether for Hcrherls sake,
BIT because it gives him opportunities
see Miriam. ard their acquaintance
hs gradually rirened into something
Ironger than friendship.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-17
The Weekly Free Press

Gives 90 columns avery
week for IA year Sl.OO. Nc
Otherpaper in Vermont can
say this no other paper
gives So much news as the
FREE PRESS.
You have a neighbOr who does
not take the FREE PRESS
possibly he bOrrOws your
cOpy-send,us his name and
we will send him a sample
copy Of the best Weekly
paper in Vermont, 90 col
nuns OF news "a week. 81
year.
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amply provided for and contcnted.
and he devoted himself with a free
conscience to Miriam. who every dov
became dearer to him. They we're
together a great deal for love had
kindled his spirit fame in Irviny's
heart and TO make Miriam hapnv b.-
came the guiding motive Of his life.
A week after the events narrated in
| the preceding chapter Irving went
out TO the Wright homestead and
found Miriam in tears
"yvhat is the matter?" he asked.
as he gently took her hano
eve must give up this place. and
it is very hard. II is true we have
not been happy here but We were
attached TO the place, for it was not
| to blame
How has this come about"
"Col. Franklin has Just notified us
that this property had been decided
TO real estate company. and that
as . representative of the comuany
he desires possession on the ist II
February"
$50 Col. Franklin magine< that hc
| is still alive, does he? Wen. hc can
go and hang himself"
Yes, he could. but he VIII MT.
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! of this place, ] promise you that"
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GRO BE Continued
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Il came after that paper"
MIR. Everett did not display the
slightest emotion of surprise. en-
barrassmcnt or indignation, but there
was a cold defiance in his blue eve
and metallic hardness in his voice
as he replied: "Col. Franklin. you
will have to adopt some other method
if you wish to transact any business
with me. | have never allowed any
man TO take that tone with me and
| shall make no exception in your
case"
Franklin laughed nervous. dis
agreeable laugh and then said Il
meant no oiiense, sir, and you should
have taken none. But il is perfectly
apparent To me that you have pa
per which belongs to me-"
"You are mistaken. have nothing
that belongs TO you."
AS YOU please. If am informed
correctly, a paper which was taken
from my possession was this morn
ing brought to this house and turned
over to you, or least inspected by
YOU"
And by what means did Col.
Franklin learn all this?"
From trustworthy sources, de-
pend upon it,
Il haven't the slightest objection TO
your surmising such a state of facts.
suppose we assume that such IA pa
per was brought to me this morning,
and ! should insist ON Col. FranlSlin's
proving his ownership of the paper?'
~ could tell at once, by an exam
nation. whether il was mine or not"
But | couldn't"
"Well. would he willing tn pay
very handsomely for the restoration
of the document"
There is one very easy way 10 get
this paper, if you are satisfied that it
is in my possession, and that is to in
sttute proceedings against me in the
courts and thus recover it,
There is better way than that,
and a quicker one" said Franklin,
coolly, taking from his pocket re-
volNer and covering Mr. E'erett's
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-11-03
Ordinary, Glynn county. Ga

In the District Court of the United
States for the Eastern Division of the
Southern District of Georgia.
In the matter of M. M. Dixon, bank
rupt, in bankruptcy.
Under and by virtue of an order
granted in the above stated cause by
Honorable Max Issac, referee inbank-
ruptcy, in and for said district, | will
ell at HickoX, Charlton county, Geor-
gia, on the goth day of October 1908.
between the legal hours Of sale, to the
highest and best bidder, all of the
rights, property, chooses in action, &C.
counts and credits of the estate of
the above named bankrupt, consist
ing principally of a stock of merchan-
disc, including dry goods, shoes, no.
tions, tobaccos; one saw mill, two en-
glnes, boilers and fixtures, and all the
accounts and chooses in action due the
estate of said bankrupt. Terms of
sale cash. The sale will be made
subject to confirmation by the court.
A complete inventory of said property
is of file in the office of the referee
at Brunswick, Ga.
At Brunswick, Georgia, this Octo-
Der 10th, 1903.
G. L. SHEPARD,
Trustee of the estate of M. M
Dixon, bankrupt.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-11-03
Worth a
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w. e, Woods, retired, residing at
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