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The Speed of Modern Steamships.

In an illustrated article contributed
by S. G.. w. Benjamin to the September
Century, the author (who has already
written entertainingly on sailing and
steam. yachts in the June and July Cef'-
turn, describes the improvements in
ocean steamships and says in part:
Thirty years ago sixteen days was q
fair allowance for the passage between
England and New York by steam. By
gradual steps the poiut was reached
when eleven days was the minimum,
and this startled the world. Then be-
gan rivalry between the lnman and
White Star lines, attended by success
sion of runs showing q gradual increase
of speed, which proved great adver-
tisement for these lines. In 1871 the
average time of twenty-four crack voy-
ages by these lines was eight days, tt-
teen hours and three minutes. The Adj
riatic's best westward time was forty
three minutes less. 1t should be re-
membered that the westward passage is
generally longer than in the other direc-
ton, owing to westerly winds and the
Gulf Stream. In emulation OF this
speed in 1877 the City of Berlin, OF the
Inman line, made the trip to Queens
town from New York in seven days,
fourteen hours and twelve minutes, and
in the same year the Britannia, of the
White Star line, crossed from Queens
town in seven days, ten hours and fifty
three minutes In 1879 a new rival ap-
peared in this field, the Arizona, OF the
Guion line. This steamship made the
eastward passage in 1880 in seven days,
ten hours and forty-seven minutes, and
in one trip in 1881 she lessened this time
about three hours. This seemed to be
about the best that could be expected of
these superb ships, when the new Guion
steamer, Alaska, after a number of as
tonishing runs, accomplished the west
ward passage between the two ports, on
April 18, 1882, in seven days, six hours
and twenty minutes, actual time, against
heavy seas. In q subsequent trip east
ward she ran the distance in six days
and twenty-five hours, actual time. In
this, the quickest passage ever made
across the Atlantic, the Alaska travelled
1896 knots, being about an average of
4183 knots per day, for seven successive
DAYS. 1t will be observed that the in
crease of speed has been graduated in
proportion to the gradual increase Of
Size. The ships Of 1850 were rarely
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Much of the surplus product of south
crn California finds a profitable market
In Arizona.
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Undertaking Department

Is always well stocked with Coins Caskets and Rich
Trimmings and is under the supervision Of Mr. North who
has become popular Undertaken
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WILLOW.

Our large sales have proved that
we'll pleased with goods and prices and we hope
tnue merit the large trade in these goods that have
enjoyed in the past. Our
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Democratic Candidate for Governor.

Democratic Candidate for Governor.
NEW YORK, June 24-Tle Times editori-
ally says: General SLOVENIAN has been
nominated for Governor by the California
Democrats after long and heated contest
In the Convention. This Is novel depart
ure for the Democrats OF the Golden State,
as they have left off all of the old line poll
ticians and have taken up new man, who
has not been conspicuous in politics, but who
is understood TO be well fixed so far as Pc
cuniary availability is concerned. General
Stoneman is regarded as an old Californian,
although he has been permanent resident
Of the State only since 1871, when he was
placed on the retired list of the United States
Army, with the rank of Colonel. He Is .
graduate of the military academy, and has
served almost continuously In California and
Oregon from the close Of the Mexican war
until 1856. Very soon after the conclusion
of the civil war he was assigned command
In Arizona, which he held until he was re-
tired. Since that time he has devoted him.
self TO agricultural pursuits In Los Angeles
county, California, aud has been very sue
cessful in bis ventures. .Stoneman's political
experience has been limited, and the Califor-
mia Democrats have had the benefit of him
as o crank, who might do much mischief in
his own party II he should ever break loose
and manage things In his own way. The
gallant General has made good beginning
by abusing the candidates whom he has de-
feated.
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con,n,.,s pran..n.,,o,.

WASHINGTON. June 24.-The windows on
the east side Of the south wing of the Jail In
which Guiteau's cell is situated have been
curtained to shut out the light. This morn
Ing the rope which is TO be used in the ex-
ecution was put up In position. 1t Is piece
Of MANILA, originally seven -eighths size,
which has been stretched until il Is now bnt
three-fourths Of the size. aud is forty-six feet
long. After having been looped the ends
were firmly bound with twine and knot
tied. At the same time binding cords of
stout cotton Irvine were prepared. These,
four in number, are to tie his arms and
hands behind bis back and are three or four
feet in length each. The other preparations
we're cutting the cords to proper length and
carefully wrapping the ends. The death
warrant has been prepared by the deputy
clerk Of the court and will be signed Mon
day and sent to Warden Croker. The time
designated for the execution Is between the
hours Of noon and p. N. June 80, 1852.
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RAILROAD TAXES.
A Bill to Compel the Pacific Railroads to
Fay 100000 Yearly.

WASHINGTON, June liza short bill was
passed by The Senate last Friday, which is Of
considerable importance to the Union Pa
cifc system Of railroads, and especially to
the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company. The
Kansas Pacific, although in possession of the
whole land grant, nearly 100000 acres, in
Kansas and Colorado, has evaded the pay
ment Of local taxes on more than 5000, 900,
by refusing 10 pay the cost Of survey. BY
law the patents are withheld until the cost
of the survey has been paid, and therefore
the title of the land remains In the Govern
ment, so that the State and county taxes
cannot be laid upon them and collected.
Whenever q farmer buys any of the land,
and desires patent, the company pay all
costs of survey, and procure one for him.
The Kansas Pacific unpatented lands in
Kansas, are reported worth S13, 900 and
by the methods already described the State
and counties are deprived of S240 cooper an
mum in taxes. The bill passed by the Sem
ate provides that the unpatented lands be-
longing not only to the Kansas Pacific but to
any other company in the Union Pacific sys-
tenn, shall, after they had been surveyed,
and after the company has become entitled
to receive the patents on payment of the
cost Of surveying, etc., be subject to State
and Territorial taxes, to the same extent as
they would be If completely conveyed and
patented to the companies. There are no
efa 10 he hos of
acres granted to other roads In the Union
Pacific system surveyed, but not patented,
and therefore not subject to local taxation.
A little over year ago the commissioner of
railroad accounts reported that titles granted
to the Union Pacific, Central Pacific,
and the Central Branch of the Union
Pacific, Sioux City & Pacific, and the Bur-
lington 81 Missouri companies, amounted to
nearly 41,5oo,OOo acres, Of which there had
been patented by the companies, up to June
30, 1880, only s,33s, 900 acres. The value of
the companies unsold lands was estimated
at sS9,O0o,000. The bill reported by the
House committee, contains an important pro-
vision creating sinking fund for the Kan
sas Pacific, Sioux City & Pacific, and the
Central Branch Of the Union Pacific compa-
mics. 1t proposes to amend the sinking fund
act of 1878, so that the sum of s1,2O0,OO0 is
required to be paid to the credit of the fund
by the Central Pacific on February LIST of
each year. II shall be paid in two INSTALL
ments on April 1st and October 1st of each
year. And the sum of $3.50, 900 required to
be paid by the Union Pacific, shall be In like
manner divided into two installments.
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A Tidal WAYS in Lake Erie

CLEVELAND, june a3.--At 0 o'clock this
morning remarkable tidal wave swept the
lake front. The wave was two miles wide
and eleven feet higher than the surface of the
lake 1t came in the wake ofan angry black
cloud There was no wind and no rain. At
the lakeshore vessels parted their lines, docks
were submerged and thousands Of fish cast
ashore. A loaded scow lying at the break
water was thrown nigh on the bank. A por-
ton Of the railroad track was torn up. A
tramp sleeping near the shore was drowned,
and man standing on the shore was thrown
down and washed against q wall. Another
man sitting In front of the Smith House was
buried under stones. Heavy railroad iron
piled on the shore was lifted up and scattered
in confusion, and huge logs were washed
ashore. The wave lasted about . minute.
The damage on the shore Is estimated at
$4,000.
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News From, Melville.

LONDON, June 26.--Engineef Melville tele-
graphs from Yckaniski under date Of April
10Th, - follows: have searched the coast
from the River Alanek to the River Jana,
but found no traces Of The second cutter or
Lieutenant Chipp's party. I have buried
the remains Of Lieutenant De Long, DR..
Amber, Mr.. Jerome Collins, also seamen
Lee, Gartz, Dressler, Knaek, Ivorson and
Boyd, and The Chinese servant All Sam.
] have secursd every paper psrtalning TO The
expedition. Seamen Erickson and Indian
Alexj VA already beam buried on ~ River
IL Tan DOW - ronfe y Irkocfok.
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AT THE examination OF the graduating
class at West Point this month Senator Har-
rlson was one Of the Congressional Board of
visitors and, being introduced by General
Howard, made few remarks. The New
York Herald says: "He Is a stout-bodied,
gray-haired and bearded, large-headed man,
with . great expanse Of forehead, dull eyes
and sallow complexion. He speaks with
Western snap and yigor, and has the true
Indiana twang. After little facetious skir-
mishing about regular army soldiers and
volunteers, he said: Young gentlemen, in
your army life you must not consider your
self an apart class, but of the people. A
lawyer and politician, may not be able TO
say much TO the occasion, but this will say,
that no man is fit 10 conquer others till he
has conquered himself. During the last SEES
OF Congress had evidence that all officers
do not accomplish this self-conquest. What
piteous appeals have heard Of fathers and
mothers for efring sons. Be watchful. The
foe Of the soldier IL intemperance. The
man who cannot afford TO be drunk u an Of
ficer. II Is bad In any man; in the soldier II
- criminal. Temptations will bring their
heavy guns 10 bear on your moral nature. Il
Is popularity supposed that man 10 The bet
ter soldier for having dash OF the devil In
him; and this Is said TO " particularly true
or the cavalry. [Laughter.l II u not true.
/ heard man wither the enemy with curses
and then crawl into ditch. have seen
The modest, moral son Of his mothsr, with.
cut word, step In front and lead bis COM
radss 10 tho bresstworks or tho enemy, Lot
achIevsnsnt. and not Boosting, BE- yo1r rule
" life. [Applause.1n
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AS AN indication of how stocks are man
ipulated we give the following quotations of
Northern Pacific preferred stock on the New
York Board. June 14th, 49,; June 18th,
ISL; June 10th, 7oI; June 18th, 79a. Each
share on the New York Board represents a
par value of 500. On the 18th transac-
tions in Northern Pacifcs reached $4,000
shares. They sold at S912a higher than the
day before. Therefore II the $4,000 shares
we're bought OH the 10th and sold on the
18th, the operator or operators cleared $780,
600 on the deal,
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THE San Francisco Chronicle explains the
meaning of the familiar term, "lrish divi-
dend," as used on the Pacific Coast as fol-
lows: It's not simply an assessment but Is
also dividend. Since the Comstock and
other bonanzas failed schemers have resorted
10 the Irish dividend TO feather their nests.
To make short explanation Of the system,
the assessments, through use of the Stock
Board, are made on the stock held by 'out-
siders" and the dividend goes into the pock-
cts of the neutrality-suspicious., man.
ayers, etc. The Chronicle thinks entirely
too many of the coast enterprises are man.
aged In this way.
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UNDER the bill authorizing the Secretary
of the Treasury to report to Congress the
claims of the States and Territories for ex-
penditures made in repelling Indians and
suppressing Indian hostiities, and which
now goes to the President for approval,
Texas will claim about 81 100000 Kansas
about s24O 1000, Nevada about $4,000, CAL
ifornia about $4,000, Colorado about S7o,-
900 and Oregon about $4,000.
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1T is reported that French's Hotel, one Of
the oldest and best-known of the downtown
houses in New York, is to be turned into
stores and offices. The hotel is one Of the
last landmarks Of the ancient days in Print
ing-house square. II is surrounded by news
paper Offices and has long since lost its old
patrons, Its dependence now being placed on
transient visitors from the country who wish
to be near the ferry landings leading to great
railroads. Its transformation will alter the
square almost beyond recognition, and If the
house is carried up to the height Of some of
the neighboring buildings 1t will make the
home of Dana's Sun, which is a low three
story structure, look as II IL were in the bot
tom of a well.-Chronicle.
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POLITICAL MATTERS.

We believe the commission of Governor
b. II. Potts will expire July 18Th Of this
year, and It Is stated he is not a candidate for
re-appointment. He has held the Office for
twelve years, the greatest number Of consec-
utIve years ever held by Territorial Gov
ernor, If not the longest service of any off,
Ger In that capacity. His administration has
been an excellent one and upon which Mon
tana has set the seal Of approval. There
have been at times little ripples of dissent,
and the natural drag wave that attends every
administration has not been absent, but the
steady flow of public opinion has been
strongly and steadfastly with him. lie will
retire from the Executive office with honor
and credit.
As his successor we would be glad TO see
appointed, II he desires IL and his professional
engagements permit, Wilbur F. Sanders. 1t
may be that he prefers to remain attorney of
the Northern Pacific Company, but II he
does not, Montana Republicans should ask
aud urge his appointment for Governor, and
AcSihSht IhhhuL shouiu apPVihs haAhs ~ 20
not necessary TO send q Governor to us from
the States. We have not changed in our en-
dorsement of the views expressed by re-
peated Republican conventions, that Mon
tanians should be appointed to Montana Of
fees. The principle is correct and should be
adhered to irrespective of personal likes or
dislikes. Within shor. time Montana will
rightfully demand state organization. II
we have not Montana Republican fit 10
hold responsible Federal Office or to send
TO Congress to-day, we are not prepared TO
assume the duties of Statehood unless we
propose TO turn over affairs, bulk and bundle,
to newcomers or Democrats. Because we
know the humanities of our neIghbors, II
does not necessarily follow that the stranger
is endowed with all the virtues and encom-
passed with holiness. Other things being
equal, man who Is not Montanian by res
idence, identification, and sympathy, Is al
ways second choice with us for Federal Of
fee. We therefore propose as first choice for
Governor of Montana, Wilbur #. Sanders.
And while in the vein, we name. first
choice, rs Republican candidate for Delegate
to Congress, Daniel III. Weston, OF Helena.
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THE House passed the Pension Appropri-
alton bill In ten minutes. 1t appropriates
s97,e40,000, and Is the largest sum ever APP
propriated in one bill In the history Of the
Government. 1t was engrossed in advance
Of It's passage, and in one minute after 1t
was passed had been signed by the Speaker
of the House and was on Its way to the Sem
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IDAHO appears to be the scene Of odd acct
dents this year. Only a few days since we
published an account Of a remarkable light
ming case. Now correspondent Of the
World writes from Emmetsville, June 10th,
as follows: Mr.. A. S. Holley, while hunt
ing on Squaw creek butte, encountered a
cloud-burst torrent. He was in gulch,
heard the warning, saw mighty wave Of
water rolling down five feet deep, and at
tempted to escape; but before he could get
out of the gulch the wall Of water struck and
took him down about mile, and finally
threw him on some brush, In an uncon-
scious condition. When he became con-
scious 1t was dark, and he was compelled to
remain out all night. He got home next
day In very demoralized condition. A
heavily charged cloud had come In contact
with the butte, and, bursting, poured Its &C
cumulated waters out. Mr.. Holley is the
only man who ever had such an adventure
and lived TO tell II.
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THE Deed and Retribution. The record
OF year. Shot by an assassin July I'd,
1881, James A. Garfield, President of the
United States. Hung by the laws of the
United States, June 80, 1882, Charles J.
Guiteau.
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TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.

Sr. PAUL. June 23.-The mills at Mime
apolis are only running at about one-sixtn
OF their capacity, the supply Of wheat being
insufficient to keep them running fully inns
state of affairs, however, Is not unusual ~
this time Of year.
SAN Francisco, June 24.-General Rose
cram, was renominated by acclamation for
Congress In the First District. Ex-City sur
yeyor w. p. Humphreys was nominated Tor
Railroad Commissioner In the Second Dis
trict.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-Guiteau's death
warrant was signed BY Clerk Meigs of the
Criminal Court this morning. The seal OF
the court was attached, and the document
was forwarded to Warden Croker at the
District Jail.
NEW YORK, June &c. Patrick Egan at
Paris telegraphs to Patrick Ford that the
landlords, through accompany with huge cap
ital, propose to Danish the Irish tenantry
and English aud Scotch farmers to take their
places. This, the dispatch says, means
death.
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 2l.-The Nez
Perce Indians In council at Fort Lapwai, 1.
T.. voted against permitting survey to be
made across their reservation for q railroad
nm the Clearwater river. This unexpected
decision was prompted by the interference of
interested whites.
BERLIN, June 2O.-Meilting, of the Ger
man navy, arrested for having accepted a
bride TO reveal to the Russian Government
the plans for the defense of the German
coast, had supplied the Russians with the
most complete copies of plans concerning
the torpedoes and submarine mines.
Ia yuta AL p
ical rumor from New York is that Cornell Is
to be nominated for Governor and Senator
Lapham for Lieutenant Governor, and to ac-
cept the nomination Lapham is to resign his
seat in the Senate, and Conkling Is to be re-
turned to the Senate as his successor.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., June ga Leader
special from Fort Mckinney, Wyo., says :
From reliable stock grower II Is learned
that there are about 5000 Crow Indians be-
tween Tongue and Powder rivers. They
are very insolent and are killing cattle.
Trouble is apprehended any moment.
NEW YORK, June 24.-Davitt said to a re-
porter yesterday: az intend tonight to an
swer once for all the charges brought against
me, and If after this they are again repeated,
shall resign my position in the Land League
and return to Ireland" His speech tonight
was in Jersey City, where he refuted all the
charges.
DUBLIN, June 22.-Matthew Harris, a
prominent Land Leaguer, has written to the
Freemdn's Journal, denouncing the land
naturalization scheme Of Michael Davitt,
aud accusing him Of outraging the feelings
of Irish Nationalist throughout the world,
and Of sowing discord and disunion among
the whole Irish race.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-Guiteau said to
DR.. Hicks: "Don't go to President Arthur
any more, let him come to you. have no.
thing more 10 ask of him; If he has irrevoca-
bly, decided, appeal TO higher court. God
will judge between him and me-" Three
suspicious persons applied at the Jail last
night; they were very anxious to be admitted.
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THE House Judiciary Committee has
adopted resolution calling onthe Northern
Pacific Railroad Company to answer the fol-
lowing questions:
First-What lands have been received by
the company under the granting act?
Second--What lands have been earned?
Thlrd-What lands have been sold?
Fourth--What Is the value of the unearned
lands?
Fifth-Hew much roadway has been COM
pleted?
Sixth-What Is the cost thereof?
Seventh-How much roadway is uncom-
pleted?
Eighlh--What will be the probable cost
thereof?
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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS has carried his
war against political assessments to the
ragged edge where Chairman Hubbell chal-
lenges his assertions and condemns his
method. We believe with Curtis that no
political committee has any right to make an
arbitrary assessment upon the salary Of an Of
ficer and that II is wrong for an executive to
measure the tenure Of an officer by bis contri-
button to political campaign funds. There
may be salaries and circumstances under
which worthy and good officer cannot af-
ford to give as he Is assessed. But, under
all ordinary circumstances, the officer that is
not willing 10 contribute voluntarily and
literally TO the legitimate expenses Of the
party under the administration of which he
has been appointed to the Office, and the
principles Of which he espouses, Is not de-
serving Of much consideration. The Con-
gressional Committee is q proper channel
through which to assist and II there Is any
law prohibiting such contribution 1t ought
TO be repealed at once. 1t requires money
TO carry On campaigns and we do not know
any who might more properly contrib
ute than those who draw the salaries.
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THE Walla Walla Statesman of June II

THE Walla Walla Statesman Of June 18th
says Mr.. T. Il. Logan, Of that city, had re-
ceived advlces that his wife, Mrs. Minnie
Myrtle Logan, died In the Infirmary at FL
mira. N. Y, May 10Th. She was more gen.
orally known Is Minnie Myrtle Miller, the
wife Of joaquin Miller, 10 whom she was
married In 1852, while he was publishing .
paper in Empire City, Oregon. She had
three children by him-Maud, George, and
Hal-and was divorced from her husband in
1850. Maud, now sixteen, 10 In convent IN
Canada. George is about fifteen, and b now
with Millers brother In Eugene City. Hal
II with Mrs. Hilborn It Mansfield, Oregon.
She became the wife Of Mr.. Logan In 1877.
She was on lecturing tour when overtalren
BY the diease, lung fever. which proved ~
tai. And thus separated from her children
and her husband, With only The care and -
tention of common humanity, passed away
The mother, friend, enc fitted b. naturs and
acquired GIN, y contribnts greatly y ~
worlds welfare.
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Luke Blackburn Converted.

CINCINNATI, June 23.-A Frankfort (Ky.)
special says: Among those whose protested
conversion was announced at a meeting Of
the Mountain Evangelist, Rev. George o.
Barnes, at the Opera House last night, was
Governor Luke Blackburn. 1t is understood
Governor Blackburn will unite with the
next Sunday.