The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 6, 1899, Page 2

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THE SEATTLE STAR. BH. Wee s & Co., Every Afternoon | Except Sunday PL BLISHERS Telephone Pike 150 KW OMAR oueinme Mawaare One rent per Copy. ea cents per weed, oF Twenty Mye venta per month delivered by aller carrie P ditertal Row bu \ered at the postoffice, at Feattia, Washin ew Ry Writs Viren No 1107 Third Avenue Chief of Police Reed says he has not the slightest intention of re signing under his charge The trouble ts, that th nor thelr property are sate acters, Hold-ups and robberies occur in great numbers at every hour of the night outrages which tinues in Seattle. Tt will continue until a new chief ts instalied in office who is willing to rid the ety of crooks oe In his defense the chief says The St. Paul department has 150 pa- He Is perfectly satiafied with the workings of the department people are not satisfied, Neither their lives The town is swarming with desperate char- In one day recently, the Star printed a lat of seven of thene ocourred within M hours The carnival of crime con- Reed in not will trolmen, but the arrests made by the department amount to little more than half the number that we make here, Their arrests each month there average from 375 to 480, while our number during the month of Nov ember amounted to nearly TOO. In Kansas City they have about 200 pa troimen.and their arrests average about $00 monthly The foregoing statemepts are not disputed. They may be true The one thing that Mr. Reed omits to mention, is, however, the mast import ant of all, St. Paul and Kansas City are both well governed cities, in which the criminal element has not been allowed to get the upper hand Bunco men and thieves are not invited to either St. Paul or Kansas City to ply their vocations. There are no inducements held out to them th those places as there are in Seattle When the number of crooks in this city mitted on all sides that Chief Need makes by SO per cent. than are made by the police in the well-regulated cities of St. Paul and Kansas City After arrests are made in Seattle, there is littie diMeulty in the ma fority of cases in wetting clear of the baatile and sent on their way rejoicing ee They come here is considered, it will be ad less arrests proportionately Bunco men are scolded One of the most interesting subjects to come before congress will be that of what to do with Cuba in the island the people are now ready to be letalone administered by Cubans Unfortunately, however, thie kind of Cuban press does not represent the people of Cuba, but the politicians. These adventurers are in the dusiness of governing people. and they want something to do The real People, if they could be got at. want good government, and so does our own country, were It only for its own credit The Cubans are now getting good government and getting It cheap. But the Cuban politicians want a goverment that furnishes salaries and jobs. That is what they mean by a government of Cuba by Cubans. In the interest of good government it is our duty to give the people of the island a decent start) The doctrine of the onsent of the gov- erned” hardly applies to the fithy and unsanitary cities of Cuba, any more than it did in Bombay when the plague threatened to dev the whole land Over against the doctrine of the “consent of the governed,” ls writ- ten that of “the greatest good of the greatest number While having mo intent or desire to usurp the government of Cuba, we have no right to desert her till she can stand alone _—_—_—_—— There seems to be all kinds of people If we were to Judge by of Havana nh newspapers They want a government The case of the much-wanted head of the “swindiecate” tn New York who was to pay an annual interest of 520 per cent. or 10 per cent. weekly shows up @ phase of human weakness that has been the cause of many @ tragedy in the world’s history Tt is wselgns, it would seem. to tell people that the payment of any @uch interest for any length of time is impossible the nature of things with which One hundred dollare invest ed at 10 per cent. a week and drawing a compound interest, would, at the end of one year, return $14,204.59 in addition to the original $100 And yet in the face of oft many people never Geem to learn anything. Several similar investment schemes have been Unearthed tm Néw York since the Franklin syndicat Hapaed Statutes against extortious schemes of this kind have proved use Jess in the world story. away men Only after the inevitable results of such promises to lift the in Gividual by his own bootstraps have occurred is the way open for erm inal Indictment, and then it is too late. The swindler has fed —_—__——— Aguinaldo, fugitive, hotly pursued by our troops, appears a very Gifferent figure in the eyes of the Tagalos from Aguinaldo installed in the various capitals of revolt, issuing grandiloquent proclamations ey ery few Gays. With associates in authority deserting hi and hundreds, his secretary of state a prisoner, and his own child in charge of an American general, Aguinaldo may weil feel that ditch” ia in sight. and that the days of his sway are numbered Even men who were blindly devoted to his support seem at last to realize that Aguinaido had no sort of rightful or reasonable claim to “own" the Philippines and their various pe« that they did not come to a true eppr alike for the sake of our sold would-be founder of a despotism But what is past is past Let us hope for a tabdlishing of the regime of pea Philippines. NEW INDUSTRY IN OREGON OREGON CITY, Or., Dec. 6—Ha-| gel brush is becoming an [rmportant There ie no fund in to pay it peated experience It is the phantom dream of wealth without women of otherwise prudent natures ause by tens the last sples. It ism pity, of course, jon of th ituation long wo. deluded fol ers and the jowers of the cody and lasting es liberty and law throughout all the ADVERTISING CAPE NOME The Great Northern has issued a handsomely illustrated circular on article of export in Clackamas coun-|Cape Nome, the gold-bearing beach, | ty, and the demand ts increasing. | means of reaching the district, and Twelve thousand hoop poles are|general information pertainig to the shipped out every week to Lritiah Columbia and other northwest sec tions, and those engaged in the busi Ness state that new orders are con-|'* being stantiy being received. Every! With the brewery im the northwest, including | nd of Gold and Glacter.” Montana, gets ita supply of hazel| “General Western Passenger Agent chips from Clackamas county. It | St s has sent a special circular takes about 220,000 pounds annually | to general agents on the subject of to supply the demand. The chips are | ape Nome, giving facts regarding used to clarify the beer. Only the|the country and the gold, Eaaterr largest bodies of the wood are used, People have a very poor idea of Cape after being separated from the | Nome, both as to geographical loca knots | tion and distance, and the means of getting there |general information the new gold fields pertaining to This circular listributed in connection mpany’s book “Alaska LE aa ap 8 DIAMONDS ARE Jute Bie Geren inv ing, 48 it does, the al gu y of teachers in the public schools Ludwig Nissen, ex-president of the ding the Bible to the pupils and Jewelers’ Association, and now pres- | opening the day's work with prayer ident of the Manu urers’ Associa. Some of the citizens of that county at of that | have objected to thin practice, which | tion, says the Evening p city, is recognized as an expert in| '* Keneral in the state hey have| the diamond trade. Mr. Nisen saya Writ to the sup ent of pub lic Instruction for an opinion, and he there is no truth in the report that diamonds have advanced in price as a result of the Boer war. Mr ” says the jewelry trade ta not in a position to feel the influence of the until next summer ‘This year’s prices were fixed lant summer by the purchases then made | held that the t as in the 5 chers may con st, to read the Bible in school as long as they d omment not make any FAILWAY NOTES by our Importers, Questior weight do not enter into the value of @ diamond #0 much as Its color, bril A. J. Leland, traveling passenger Nancy and adaptability to the par-' agent of the Chicago & Northwest ticular purpose for wh | ich it is re ern, is in the city quired. A diamond weighing only! jroward J. Steeple, of Ban J ne - « ers 0 c s ein oe oward J eeple, of San Jone. three-quarters of @ carat was Fe-/1, in the city visiting his father, ( cently sald for $5,000 in this city, and!) gisenie, of the South in Bact can buy them low an $50 a . o jouthern Pacific babel hom Bhar Ber Bact ry Mr. Steeple will remain until after re too many intmas, He in with the Southern involved in determining the alue of | diamonds for the trade to adopt al Pacific at Ban Jose scale which may fluctuate like the| The Pacific ¢ company has values of produce or railroad or oth couple of new flagstaffx on their er stocks. | warehoune and now fly the house ——.—____ flag and the Stars and Stripes on Buy & acres. Moore Invest. Co, | *#iling day LE STAR. eeeee ° oe Ps od 4 DVERTISING a Piano is a difficult problem—words do ee not make a Piano any better. They do not add to its se touch or to its delicate harmony, oe Mere “Say So” Nothing :: Anyone can claim the virtues of a thousand instruments all 4 rolled into one, but the mere claim doesn’t demonstrate the ¢¢ possession of numerous virtues. In Piano buying one has to ¢¢ trust to the established reputation of ihe instrument, the 9% honesty of the dealer, and the guarantee of the maker. oe Read What They Say: Z 5 oe WALT 8 LAMORBAUX Haritone t c Balt Lak ‘ y ab BCHARFFOR PIANO CO oe During my engagement with the Emma Juch Opera THE oo* eeceosreoeoereoor Biiiiiiiiisirisitsisss PoSSSTTIS SITES 23 HE MATCHLESS SCHAEFFER PIAN SSS STS SST SSS STITT sss dbdaaaoead Coe Coooe 33 33 oe e 2 From W. T. CARLTON, Director of the Ca n Opera ¢ Fr oe SCHAEFFER PIANO CO oo Gentlemen—During my profe oe had occasion to use your pianos, b as ar and auxiliary ald to th stra ‘ s I have Gentlemen I have been tendered the use « y confers that I am r pianos of many celebrate sympathetic quality of tone able in accompaniments to the ¥ giving excellent satisfaction to many purchased them, and I shall always recor r h sion Wishing you the success you #0 richly deserve. Ia oe Yours very truly oe WALTER & LAMOREAUX oe Baritone, Emma Juch English Opera Co, oe ” oo KELLOGG, Strakosch Des Moines, Iowa, March 25, 1890 od SCHAEFFOR PIANO CO *¢ | Dear Sire—1l was very much pleased with the piano you sent up last It was an excellent instrument Very truly oo CLARA LOUISE KE ously ea as well in ev they have giv “ CA N al friends PRINCO CAMPO. BELLO. ev ‘ ed ( m MISS CLARA LOUISE From SIGNOR Baritone at s i SCHAEFFER PIANO CO : Gentlemen—I ha ad the pleas f using y on mt uprigt oe pianos at several oe give pecfect aatinta “as Of several distinguist rt evening bod results OGG STRAKOSCH oe oo ' = See be ee hoe a ee eee . : ° ents are now on exhibition at our salesrooms, 708 Second Avenue, in the N. Y. Block. They 33 despite the fact that we have These magnificent instr will be sold at Fair Prices. This, Been Urged to Join the Musical Combine We are sorry to have to decline, and we sincerely regret the fact that our entrance into ny local dealers. All we have asked for has been in this city and maintain a higher pri Seattle’s musical world has disconc 3 “A Fair Field and No Favor’ eo “se Given this. the Schaeffer Piano will easily win, though pitted against all others. We shall be = hig if you'll call in try reag-o bed splendid instruments. If possible, bring an expert wtth you. We welcome the severest criticism. rice every ce r 1$$ exactly fair. oe - oo leo oe oo . e¢ 708 Second Ave E AS | ] oo ] a Segeveoeososocsoscseses $ PSPS EL IT ISPS Ts eoeoeee oe oe AMUSEMENTS. Now pralse for the past and the AT BALLARD «: ete Hand-Painted Imported China Novelty Sale 1 repining be banished NEXT ATTRACTION, Ste thinks that at| And the vest of our tives be & Prices 15¢ to 40c | ur nights commencing Bes ‘ ; Thanksgiving Day Look at Our Front SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, The city of Ballard held it* city : = ‘ rn " Bar The day paseed voting being st AUSE AT THE » BEACH & BOWER'S ‘FAMOUS election yaeterday off very quietly until near the close of the polls | The citizen's municipal ticket | and ita nominee, David Window Display came MINSTRELS Logs Broke Away. to the front HOQUIAM, Wash. Dec. 6—A por Cor, Second and Pike | MacVay elected for mayar, 415 Pike Street Fourteenth co The votes for mayor were : t t Chehalis t sa 7 S deerstnlobesethes * lows David Magvay, Ctoe’s & *- | Friday night, and about eteet/ Is still left the Best and ; wan D eaple s “3 f | acirift Gray's ha CK nd Thos. C. Reed, Republic ines stock oe |FHIRD AVENUE THEATER. tnd Thos. C. Heed, Ret Large HIRD AVENUE THEATER. Phone Main #7 W. M. Russell, Lessee and Manager. ng t URE with the Columbian Acci- officers — * heserve Fund Conway (Fur r \ “ poled bee a2 ads 7 gh Asnociati - < Heats rdinkt Gede e laine onsen’ $20,000. Inc treasurer, F. M. De Mone (Citizen’®): of drift, causing the extra strain on Fi laws of the State of Washington. A under Peters (Repub k benefits nts wanted One Week, st unday, Dec. % attorney, J. W h § mn a te Usual Matinees |health officer, Dr. A. M. Crate : “ W. ANDREWS, President ete Sor Oe | ple's); counciiman at large, Robert ns ma é In Seattle. j ¥. L. MILLER, Secretary The Show that has mad jhe une | MeLaughil (Pe ea), counciiman RR EE EEE EEE - office, 2 ‘ollins Bloc ” - < - feet ward, 8. Chandler (People's) 00000 SC OOSSOHOOSS = Home nition, AM Colling Block ing success. ou of second ward Joop S@seeeneasececaesseeesas — : seen Se phe; eecnoliinen, of|€ § $ If You Have ° A Hot Old Time | third ward, Stephen 8. Knapp (Cit H A n se High Teas and @ J'orie tap 1. W. Lewes. || Two hours and a half of pure and zen's) e , wT ry Wholesamne tus soeeieatingenss . . NO LIGHT TTL RIN besome fun | . ae , : . ° ; Noth B | «DORA ARRIVEs. . Pf yorpoNottsc | SBATTLE PRINTING C0. | wotning ‘Gut Leugns — a Inter ‘stin y “4 ° 414 Yesler Way Pretty Girls. Catchy Music, Exe The steamer Dora arrived fr "8 es £ iP? o} Telephone Main 700 c nt Specialties Juneau about It Pacing nb : 3 4 e rs And for your order oO! YMPIC THEATER with pa rs from Coo H i a3 —_ orto gi -¥} 2 oR. Kadiak, Kajak and Prince W | d r H tions Avene sound. “Rad head winds ands heavy |g Stu y . D4 $1.00 Pach this Month. : B, P, Kunkler, Manager. Her passengers were as follows: I 8 s@¢ SAHRA RRR RRR RE The Trocedero suckley, Capt. Oliver Smith, W. 8 I 1S se . e pore Oe See en Sos These — £3 seattle Gas & Electric Co. 3 3********"**" FARCE_AND COMEDY COMPANY ning, F. A. D J. A. Thitman se “4 IN NUMBER Cc. J. Jenne Ainsle and wif a\ceseesessres leer esl * A Pauls bh Laper, W. Te iiton, § Jays : Monpenes * STOCK i : ic Miniature W. Gregory, C. M. Bourdon, J. Setin s Q rs ve. : encer * * OF : Carr C. FB. Applegate, J. A. Hill and ; ‘ +: ie Sek bein ee 1S c PEN TO THE Daw son c tv ts aceeres fen'’s Suits marked tof eae Sahin a ' \* P U * < ‘ ally Ibat H : a vered to any partofthe = | y 4 4x}, An ekast tei reduction of the mets H : atiiacm. No charge for privileges + gaged in business on t value; be RUN SHORT : montana ait A THEY ARE : A. CORCORAN = Aurora Lights | nde gar v anager aylight and | s he 4 yi 4 4 ‘ to off thes Evening Effects | SALEM, Or. Dec. 6—The appro | THE BEST ENNEN EAN ENEMER MANE) occa tn cost of gee made by the last legisiature, are » ‘ Ww H use the best m her re ee; Fmall, compared with those for th Fancy), and Coffees. Cof rs. E. G. Hans ; | preceding two years, that ther ' H fac affords of siwearomn cr Typewriter Wanted 7 ® doubt as to the bit and deaf . SUS ¢ Wig H t aa 1s mute achools being kept open for th he va f the 1 ‘ie large fraction) yt) gs, ; ed braids, Ete. \ . —_— full time fixed for the next tw dent—a look will tell th ve of the satis-§| chitdten, the most artieie to tna and f you are in the market years reform achool, however ter come and see for yourself. & faction of aff) Sap tearment. thealrical wigs, et | let us explain the good oi Gave is Be kant one eden a ‘ ‘or, Union St, and Firat Ave. s0ints Oo . mor he yea 1899 1 1900 should be « ® ed table. or correspondence it is hauseee.. Mik peeal at pe 6 = H P ( RE SC ENT CREAM COP- e¢ e unequaled. An elegant of education Is in favor of el oy ap mT Chrismas gift. "Phone the blind and deaf-mute schools next Strongest Top Coat Mouse in the Stats gi MP EE is the coffee that will ap SEATTLE TRANSFER CO, Red 731. year earlier than intended, if jt sha a [pease your appetite. It will Trent Pus be seen that to keep them open for oT OTE S Egive you more satisfaction Telni, enger and Baggaga. tf the full length of time wiil creat orhe atice eri it ete eee J, REDELSHRIMER 8 C0.£ 52" ti cronace [IGDIY - Coryell (10 make an accurate state unt 0-802 FIRST AVE. COR. COLUMBIA For Sale by All Grocers, 41-4 ion 683 Fire aray, [the close of the year. | oe | 716 and 1221 First Ave. or

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