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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
11
Chehalis Wash October 22 1897 TM Bush editor and printer administer the local newspaper. Announcement of publishing role and city affairs reflects late 19th century press operations.
A long critique recounts Rev. Clark Davis of Seattle shifting from reformer to regent, then registrar and librarian at the state university, amid graft accusations and removal by Governor Rogers. It notes his fall from favor, compares him to fusionists, and ends with a call to focus on "the life of the lowly Nazarene" and cautionary thoughts for local readers.
The piece argues that large combinations or trusts arise to meet economies of scale, yet they are vulnerable to mismanagement or hard times and will be replaced by better systems. Reformers, unlike trusts, persist like Tennyson's brook, indefinitely continuing their critique and pressure for change.
Stephen J. Field reflects on more than a third century on the bench and defends the Supreme Court as the most democratic arm of government. He contrasts the court with senators and representatives, emphasizing its national reach.
Opinion argues that even if four million work and one million remain unemployed including Coxeyites, wages at $1.50 a day would lift US purchasing power by six million dollars daily, thirty six million weekly, eighteen hundred seventy two million yearly, signaling renewed prosperity.
A summary of the 1890s tariff impact shows September 1894 revenue under Wilson at 22.6 million and October 19.1 million. In August 1897 Dingley revenue reached 19.0 million, September 21.9 million. Early two months under Wilson spent 63.0 million with 41.8 million receipts, a 21.3 million deficit, while under Dingley the first two months produced 58.9 million expenditures and 40.96 million receipts, an 18.0 million shortfall. The second month of Dingley shows a smaller deficit than Wilson, and the new law is expected to erase Cleveland era deficits within two more months.
The Advocate notes a farmer near town seeking buyers for 200 bushels of potatoes at any price and suggests local firms like David Urquhart and Hartman & Nathan as potential markets. It cites cases of farmers failing to sell at reasonable figures despite a heavy yield this year and contrasts with a Chehalis populist who refused to buy new textbooks for his children.
The piece suggests Professor Barto is innocent in a local scandal and urges punishment beyond remorse for youths who shame their families. It offers a warning to parents to discipline children, quoting a proverb about training a child in the way he should go.
Citizens are urged to devise a plan at once to plank or build a stone road on National street from the Market street crossing to the Northern Pacific stockyards. The Chehalis stock shipping point has benefited from railroad improvements, and merchants should not overlook the commercial importance of fixing the road promptly.
A group calling themselves Christians expelled a minister from a Spokane church last week. The writer urges the faithful to focus on inviting people into sanctuaries rather than causing removal in this incident.
The Irrepressible Conflict continues as Governor Rogers removes Regents Fay Davis and Hayden. The trio, allied with Meany, a librarian and registrar, and Fay’s sister-in-law, had supported certain appointments. They vote together. now they are all out and threaten court action.
In 1997 the state shipped 4779 carloads of lumber and 14150 carloads of shingles by rail, versus 5350 and 11307 in 1996. Increased cargo and better prices suggest lumber rules the west side while wheat commands the east of the Cascades.
After more than 34 years as a justice, Stephen J. Field has retired. The Field brothers Cyrus W. Field David Dudley Field and Stephen are noted as an illus trious trio of trustees and sturdy Americans. Attorney General McKenna is expected to succeed Justice Field.
Twenty four hours of continued rain will put all the mills to going and increase the per capita of a number of Chehalis and Centralia men who have suffered from about four years of little or no work.
Up to press time Governor Rogers had not moved to remove the state capital, preserving the seat of government amid ongoing talks and speculation.
The council approved a project naming Minard Haskell as the beneficiary in a light installation. City officials stated the plan will illuminate public spaces and enhance safety. The expected completion date is set for later this year.
Chas. A. Dana, longtime editor of the New York Sun, died Sunday afternoon. He steered the paper through many years of rising circulation and editorial influence.
Chehalis sees about a carload of stock shipped daily in October with 17 carloads of hogs and cattle sent by midweek. The largest run occurred Saturday, seven carloads of stock cattle to Bounds and Meyers Yakima, valued around $12 per head totaling over $4000 in circulation. Other beef cattle and hog shipments followed with strong prices, but shippers face car shortages.
Dismissals include Amanda Hogue et al versus A F Tullis. Richard Nixon as receiver versus Samuel Coulter et al resulted in a judgment for $20 250 and costs. Frank Guslander versus F E Wel ton yielded judgment for defendant 38 86 and costs. Schueber ditch decree signed Wednesday. Ellen Devlin appointed administrator of Hugh Devlin estate. M E Warren and wife versus Frank Hense resulted in judgment for 224 29 and costs. Clara Boomhower granted letters of administration for Abram Boomhower estate. Lizzie Cook issued letters testamentary for John Cook deceased.
Prosperity item notes 14 carloads of furniture shipped in September with many smaller orders. Doernbecher reports demand outpacing supply, a new electric dynamo should be running tonight, and workers may face 123 hour days. A company dike to prevent winter shutdowns is completed and praised as a strong job.
Delinquent taxpayers may save by leveraging a law from the last legislature that forgives all costs penalties and interest over six percent on unpaid taxes for years before 1896. After November 30 those waivers end and old penalties resume. The notice urges property owners with back taxes to act and cites Northern Pacific as already planning to settle to gain the benefit.
Advertisement notes Murphy and Stuchell’s offer stoves as the best value shown, highlighting 21-tf model quality and price. The brief copy emphasizes affordability and reliability in home heating options.
Friends of J. M. Kepner and C. B. Johnson report they arrived safely in Dawson City and are seeking mining claims. George Bounds of Yakima confirms seeing them, noting Kepner’s claim to $25,000 Chehalis money backing him. No word yet on the rest of the party or dates leaving the lakes.
The hop market shows inactivity with buyers offering around 18 cents and unable to secure choice hops. Small growers with chattel mortgages face losses as the slump spreads. New York reports echo local conditions with no exports or brewer purchases yet. Some sales at 15 to 17 cents appear, but holders of choice hops remain firm.
The Mealy Lumber Co formed from Alex Mealy and Jas Miller will restart the idle Mealy Lacy Mill after a thorough overhaul. A log drive awaits river rise, employing about twenty men with Miller directing loggers on Deep Creek. The firm aims to serve local lumber buyers and invites calls. Also listing unclaimed letters at Chehalis post office for week ending Oct 21 1897 with names including Carrie Bishop J J Cleland Jesse L Dillenbaugh and Hans Erickson.
An advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a stomach rest and claims broad benefits with 10 cent samples, while Laxol is endorsed for children as a castor oil alternative. A Silver Creek team horse runaway near Faas’s wagon ends safely after crossing the Centralia depot to this town, with wheels detached.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy diagnosing kidney trouble by urine tests and urging use for back pain frequent urination and bladder issues. It claims cures for urinary passage pain and offers free samples with mail order to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
The record lists tax levies: state current expense 6 mills, warrant debt 1 mill, road and bridge 3 mills, road fund 5 mills, Chehalis bond interest 7 mills, city current expense 7 mills, indebtedness 2 mills, School District No 3 special tax 5 mills and bond interest 3 mills.
Wm Pulsifer of Meadow pays up on his BEE to March 15 1900 and L H Marshall to May 8 1899 while other subscribers bring in renewals. Constipation causes many illnesses. Dr. Pierce's pleasant pellets are promoted as a permanent cure and a free copy of the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser offered by the World’s Dispensary Medical Association. Tuesday evening a chorus rehearsal for Queen Esther at the Presbyterian church, led by Prof. L L Ware, is praised for its beauty and directing progress.
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