Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-10-14

The fire is still burning on the north
but is checked on the south.
Engines have arrived from Milwaukee,
aud are constantly arriving from other
points.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 10.-All the San
Francisco Insurance Companies will lose
more or less heavily by the Chicago fire.
The most concise dispatch on the subject
received here was directed to G. w. Brooks,
from the managing agent Of Pullnan's Car
Company, as follows:
CHICAGO, Oct. 8.-From j. W. Farwell
e. Co. s block, and, in fact, everything from
twelfth street northwards, and Canal street
on the west eastward to the lake is burned
all the business part of the city is burned
except small portion of the west side.
The fire is two miles north of the river, on
the north side, and is burning again with
intense fury.
The highest estimate of the loss of life
is one hundred.
CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-An ordinance has
been passed fixing the price Of bread at
eight cents for loaf of IL ounces, aud in
proportion for loaves of less or greater
weight, and affixing penalty Of $40 for
each violation of the ordinance, which is to
remain in force ten days. |.E
Several attempts at incendiarism during
last night are reported, but in every in
stance the perpetrators were summarily
dealt with aud their fate, with that of
their brother fends previously caught, it
is hoped will stop these internal attempts.
The Mayor has placed the complete po-
lice authority of the city in the hands Of
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan, viii unlimited pow
crS.
A meeting of citizens of St. Louis sub
scribed $500, 600, Cincinnati gives apledge
of 100000, and New York will probably
assist us with half million.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1.-THE Repub-
lican majority for Mayor of this city is
1922 The State has gone Republican by
10000 majority. The Republicans gain
two members of the Legislature in Phila-
delphia and four in Lucerne county, also
two Senators, giving them majority in
both Houses The majority for State
Convention is overwhelming.
The Prc,ilent to-day signed the Postal
Treaty between the German Empire and
the United States.
Major j. B. Wheeler, of the Engineer
Corps, is appointed Professor of engineer.
Ing at the West Point Military Academy,
vice the Professor, deceased.
SALT LAKE, Oct 5.-To.day special
conference Of the Church Of Jesus Christ
Of Latter Day Saints was held in the new
tabernacle, about 5000 persons being
present.. The three Presidents. Young,
Smith aud Wells, the twelve apostles, the
High Priests and other church dignitaries,
were present. Among the speakers was
Geo. Cannon, who is to succeed Brigham,
and Brigham Young, Jr. The remarks
generally were bitterly denunciatory Of
the Federal officials. Cannon said he did
not anticipate that the Mormons would
have to leave this Territory. They have
not broken any law or violated the Con-
stitu,ion. The persecution now Inaugural
ted against them would only enhance the
interest and accelerate the progress Of the
Word of God. lie rcjoced that the devil
was not dead yet, for they were not yet
perfect, and his services could not be dis
pensed with. Brigham Young, Jr., spoke
exci;edly, and said the Mormons had set.
tel this region, and they we're entitled to
It's exclusive occupation aud enjoyment
They asked no favor or assistance from
any source. They defed all their enemies,
the government Of the United States in
cludcd. lie prayed God to cherish them
all forever, and sid trust to God and
keep your powder dry, aud don't fail to
have on baud good supply of fixed am
muuition." The remarks were received
with universal amen.
CRY OF MEXICO, Sept. 10.-Juarez was
Installed President last evening There is
great excitement. and rumors Of a change
in the Cabinet.
San Francisco, Oct 5..-Sailed. ship
Lookout for Bcllnsham Bay.
LONDON, Oct. Pour successive aud
tremendous explosions occurred at the es-
tablshmcnt of an oil merchant in Chelsea.
Thirteen persons were injured, four Of
whom, tits feared, fatally.
SAN Francisco. Oct. 7.-Arrived bark
Oak HH, from Puge, Sound.
Sailed, schr. Louise Morrison, for Shoal-
water Bay; ship lVaduood, for Port
Madison
Oct. S,h.-Arrived, bark Harrison,
from Seattle; bark Buena Vista, from
Port Gamble; schr. Shooting Starr, from
Nanaino.
SAN FRANcIsco, Oct. 10.-The Alaska
Coal Co., recently Incorporated, will on
Thursday offer five thousand shares of
their stock at S., which it is believed will
furnish more working capital than is re-
quired; aud the Company expect to be
able to do paying business without fur
fSer assessment. The tests Of the coal
made here show it to DO the best for steam
and CRATES discovered or this coast.
SAN Francisco, Oct. ia gentleman
states that three small towns have already
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