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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
7
The piece reviews constitutional tax provisions in Washington and the dispute over exemptions. It notes Supreme Court interpretation of property taxes, cites Spokane attorney general Patrick Henry Winston and Olympia official Vance, and criticizes reform rhetoric and graft accusations.
Reports indicate Gladstone is gravely ill and probabilities suggest his death may occur within days. Details remain sparse as authorities monitor the situation and confer with medical staff.
The text urges patience with President McKinley over the Cuban situation, arguing a peaceful solution is preferable to war and criticizing inflammatory rhetoric from some senators and representatives. It notes the president bears greater responsibilities and deserves cautious action.
In Lewis county areas including Centralia Winslock Toledo Pe Ell and Little Falls an energetic person can earn 30 annually with no experience. Requires references and small capital to pay for goods. Canvassing not needed as offers sell themselves. Send inquiry for information and instructions.
Local results show Johnson Nick Ellz, a Republican, winning the Tacoma mayoral race by 211 votes over the opposition. The Republican candidates for treasurer and comptroller led by about 1000 votes each, and Republicans swept most of the council with one populist winning by 10 votes. Fusionists gain in Spokane Seattle and Tacoma, while Washington state lines up for fusion. The death knell of fusionists sounded.
A promotional note claims Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and invites testimonials, listing F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the manufacturers and druggists selling the remedy.
Ursus by Beatrice Harlowe of Milwaukee portrays the arena scene in Quo Vadis in the April Midland Monthly. Mary A. Kirkup of Fort Dodge contributes Israels and the Dutch Painters, a richly illustrated paper from her abroad studies.
The commissioners opened the final report of J H W Giblin and W A Westover showing exTreasurer David Urquhart owed 175 dollars and John Galvin 2.40 while Maynard’s books balance. Urquhart will review items charged to him and settle at the next meeting. Urquhart improved records and will be congratulated for keeping books straight.
A farmer pitches Ranch and Range as an investment not an expense promising big value for readers who apply its guidance. The ad notes a Bes price of $1.50 per year.
Last night about 6 oclock Mike Kneiling the next oldest boy of Fred Kneiling got his foot badly mashed by its being caught between the bumpers of No 58. He will probably lose his foot. A number of boys are in the habit of jumping on and off the cars and it is hoped this will be a lesson to them.
Mt St Helens, long quiet, reportedly erupted Wednesday morning sending great volumes of smoke. Residents near the mountain expressed consternation as signs pointed to further eruptions.
Tickets to Missouri river points including Sioux City St. Paul Minneapolis and intermediate points sell for 20 dollars while Chicago costs 2650 and New York Philadelphia and intermediates 30 dollars. Call C E Robinson agent for time cards and information.
At a St Helens meeting Saturday a mix of invited ladies discussed dress reform and the tramp problem. Miss Millett and Mrs. Lynch spoke on Dress Reform while Miss Forret spoke on Physical Culture. A proposal urged tramps to work an hour and a half for a hot meal and three quarters of an hour for a cold meal, with housewives’ signatures sought to endorse the schedule.
April updates from Little Falls note illness for John Hitchcock and new school terms in districts 42 and 54 with Ira Gordon and Maude Cantwell as teachers. Others include visits, travel to Tacoma, a new bicycle for John Netler, a move to Hollingsworth, new machinery for the Shingle Co, and plans for Fred Brown to head to Alaska.
AGATE April 6 reports the school opening with 14 scholars. W C Green moved out after trading his place to John A Taylor of Coal Creek. Taylor moves in. Wallace Hostettler has the grippe. Will Hendricks of Mossyrock visited J J Berry's. Henry Senn and daughter from Cowlitz visited. Mrs George Wirsdorfer recovering from grippe.
From my personal knowledge gained observing the effect of Shilohs cure in advanced consumption I am prepared to say it is the most remarkable remedy that has ever been brought to my attention It has certainly saved many from consumption Sold by Sean Drog Store
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