Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-08-16

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| KAxaAs CITT, Aug. 15.-Dick Little,
well known member of the old James
gang, was arrested here today at noon
oy the United States Marshal, charged
With completely in robbing a United
states peymaster, at Mussel Shoals, Al
ALBANIA, March 11th, 1881. The amount
taken was $500, and it is supposed the
robbery was perpetrated By Jeese
James, Tom Ryan, who is now serving
. year sentence for train robbery, and
Dick Little. Little asserts his inno-
cence, and says he can prove that the
arrest IS the work of the surviving men,
bers of the James gang, who have a
| grudge against him for giving informa-
ton to the officers which led to the
breaking up of the gang.
| Won't stand the False.
| WLKEsBARRR, Aug. l5.-Cniess tie
strikers return to work the Empire mills
Will be declared idle on Monday.
Badly Involved.
NKw YORK, Aug. 15.-On petition for
the dissolution of the LoveIand Conso!i-
dated Silver Mining Company, the Su-
per1Or Court today granted an order to
show cause, returnable on Nov. 70. The
ColDpany's mines are in Colorado, and
The Exact Ammount.
The amount of the defalcation of b. |
Frank BigelOw, defaulting teller Of the
National Bank of the Republic, is 81
600. BigelOw is in Jail, in default Of S5O,- |
900 bail.
visitin& n Navy Yarsi.
NORFOLK, Aug. 15.-Tne Secretary of |
Ihe Navy aed party arrived at the Navy |
Yard this morningI n made thor |
ough inspection of the yard. and lett |
this evening. At the request Of the |
Health Officer a warrant was served |
upon Commander Kellogg, of the U. S. |
steamer TallapOosa for violating quarin- |
tine regulations.
A Political Dodge.
HARRISBURG, Aug. l5.-There is no
longer any doubt that the Calnerons are |
negOtiating for the transfer of votes |
from the labor party to General Beaver.
The headquarters of the movement are
in Philadelphia, but some outcroppings
are discernable i'll this part of the State. |
The plan is, after distributing a sutii-
clent amount of money to influence ali |
the leaders who may be susceptible 10
that sort of argument, to pack the con-
ventiOn to be held at Philadelphia with
FOUNDERS aud pselers. to outvote real |
labor men, and take such action in re-
gard to the State ticket as will throw
over the labor party, or as much Of it as
can be transferred, to the arms of Cam
eron for Beavers benefit.
Coal Miners In Convention.
PIrTsBURsH, Angus. 15.-The coal
miners of Pittsburgh District are hold
ing \ convention today, but SO far moth
ing 10 known of the proceedings. tits
thought some action will be taken look
ing to settlement of the strike.
Factory Destroyed.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 1.-THE loss by
Boyle's Manufacturing Company by
tire, st Higginsport, Ohio. which WAS re-
ported last night. amounted to 10000:
insurance, $4,000. The other losses
are trivial.
DenlOnSiSatiye lrishiaen.
CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-An Irish National |
Demonstration occurred at Ogden's
grove this afternoon and evening. The
attendance was 1000. Speakers and
invited guests were escorted to the
grove by the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans. Irish Rifles aud Clannaegly
Guards: In the afternoon Rev. G. G.
Belts Of st. Louis delivered an address,
and Judge Moran, of this city, read
|sdeclaratiOn of principles. In the even
ing James Redpath spoke, and the re-
mainder OF the evening was devoted to
dancing and display Of fireworks. A
largo number of NOTES were displayed
and the lrish-American flag was thrown
to the wind.
Probably not True.
Toronto, Aug. A.-News received
from an ex- x-officer Of the confederate
army, states that a cavalry expedition
is being organized in the Southern
States to assist Arab, and request him
to join the expedition which is expected
to start for Egypt in very short
time.
Contlnued War In Peru.
PANAMA, Aug. 5.-News from Peru
states that the war is becoming one of
determination. The excesses of the
Chilian troops in the interior have ex-
cited the populace, who are rising
against the troops. This news causes a
profound sensation in Chill. A public
meeting was held. at which orators used
the most violent language, and said that
the army should at once march against
Arquippa. A committee was formed,
which offered to raise 10000 men for the
purpose, and furnish funds if necessary.
The Gillian military authorities, how
ever, desire withdrawal of troops from
the interior of Peru to Lima. Three
thousand five hundred have one from
Valparaiso for Peru. It is said that the
Lima garrison will be increased from
1000 to IL coo lmen, and that no detach-
ment will be kept in the interior in the
future. Raiding parties will leave the
capital occasionally. collect forced loans
and levy on stock, etc. The revolution
in the equator makes slow headway.
Famine Feared
There is great scarcity Of corn,
causing serious trouble at Nicaragua.
The dryness Of the season threatens
famine in the departments of the Chi
quimala. The maize crop, upon which
the people are entirely dependent for
food. it il feared will be total fail
ure.
The Presldenl's Father Dead.
Senior Barrois, father of the President
of Guatemala, who is now visiting the
United States, is dead.
LARGE ESTABLISHMENT