Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-11-24

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gloomy speculations in regard to the fu-
ture OF the iron and steel trade. A large
number Of the most prominent manu-
facturers have been interviewed today
and mono Of them anticipated and seri-
GUS break in tho trade. But they will
have to influence Legislators to prevent
any further reduction Of tariff on steel
rails imported TO this country.
Csssing Raies.
| OMAHA, Nov. 3.-The Chicago, Mil
waukes and st. Paul Railroad has cut
the passenger rates from Council Bluffs
to st. Paul and Minneapolis to ono dol
lar; and those points from Omaha to
| $1.25. The regular rate from Council
Bluffs is $13.10.
Big Cattle Sale.
CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-A draft from Here
ford d Polled Argus herds of n. H.
Cochran, Of Hilhurst, Quebec, Canada,
were sold at auction, at Dexter Park TO-
day. Thirty-one Hereford and 38 An
gus were disposed Of for a total Of $32,-
$50. The Herefords averaged $375; An
gus cows 1854; bulls $406. The Polled
cattle ars just out OF quarantine after
importation.
Declared In.
HARRyBuRa, Nov. 23-The Governor
has issued a proclamation declaring Cy-
rus II. Clark Judge of the Supreme
Court.
The Labor Congress.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 3.-One act, which
is to be presented to tho Legislatures, is
to make employers responsible for acci-
dents to perp0ns while in their employ,
as in tho Indiana Law. The protective
tariff plank was ordered stricken from
the platform Of principles by vote Of
IL tO1. Mr.. Gompers, of New York, de-
| MED that strikes were followed by loss
| in the end to wOrkmen, Notwithstanding
that Q temporary loss was sometimes
sustained. A declaration from the Chi
cago Trades Assembly, in favor Of eight
hours as a days work, was received.
The Committee on Legislation was in
structed TO endeavor to secure the pass
age of uniform apprentice laws, to insure
the thorough teaching Of trades to the
young.
The Congress ad iourned till tomorrow,
in the midst of discussion on the basis
Of future representation in this body,
during whicn. remarks Were made tend
ing to discouutenancs the Knights of
Labor and dderouncing S0cialistic organ
izatiOns.
Eallread Accident.
COLUMBUS, Nov. 23.-In the railroad
accident ON the Pan Handle Road, the
great marvel of the accident is tho small
number who received anything like e.
HiOus injuries. Later communication
shows the following TO have received
slight wounds: Mr.. ]. @. Kennedy, of
junction City, Kan, right arm bruised;
Harry Weld, residence unknown, cut in
the forehead; Baggage Master Burns, Of
the wrecked train, hand mashed; James
LOwsry, brakeman, hand cut; George
Smith, colorsd, postal car porter, shout
der hurt; Engineer Stone had one foot
York, palBenRer an route for Leadville,
rendered great service to the injured
before other physicians arrived. The
track was cleared and trains were run
Mug at 8 O'Clock this morning. Detect
ives have been placed in charge Of the
place TO ferret ont tho party who placed
the rail on the track.
The n. =. Z. =. Grant.
WARRINGTON, Nov. 23.-Respscting
the adjustment Of the withdrawal Of
land for the benefit of tho Northern
Pacific Railroad, under the grant of
of July I'd, 1864, Secretary Teller has
directed the Commissioner Of the Cen
eral Land Once TO conform to tho line
of the route, in accordance with tho
map Of definitely located field notes in
1881 and 1882, upon which the road is
constructed, from tho boundary line be-
tween Dakota and Montana to the last
crossing Of the Yellowstone River, and
such Other portions Of the road as have
been definitely located, without material
deviation from the limo Of the general
route whore the road has been con-
structed. The purpose 10 to permit an
| along the constructed portion Of the
road. This order will carry out the di-
| rection OF the President in approving
tho recommendation Of the Interior De-
partment that such portions Of the
Northern Pacific Railroad - have teen
constructed in accordance with Law. be
accepted, and that patents be issued
for the lands earned. Il appears that
maps Of the definite location show but
slieht divergence from former maps, ex-
cent whore the line Of the road enters
tho Grow Indian reservation in Mon
tana, and this deviation was author
lied BY Law.
lron CensFaeG
ScsANrox, Pa, Nov. 2.-Ths Laoka-
vana Iron and Coal Company have 40
cepted contract 20 deliver $1,000 tens
OF steel rails a their works at 80 per
ton.
Capitol Heaes.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Ex- Governor
FcntOn and Senator ShernAn, had An
extended interview With Secretary Fol
- A<~~~s -
cussed vas not learned.
Since Novembsf lst., there have been
$l9, ,27e, 800 in 81 percent bonds received
at the treasury Tor conversion into
percents.
The President remained at the oot-
tags today preparing his msssaRe.
The annual report Of Fourth Auditor
Baardslev. shows that the aggregate
p,yments on October, Of the Navy for
The fiscal wear ended June 3oth., 1885,,
we're q little loas than the aggregate ap-
propriations made BY Congress. Dis
burssments amounting 10 more than
&l5, 5,OOO,O 900. were made without los. The
appropriation Of sum In gross for the
| entertainment Of the board Of visitors At
the Naval Academy, 10 pronounced un-
wise, and bill Of items 10 given - an
| illustration. it having been m ado as the
last meeting Of tho board. some sx-
psnditures In the bill, arc barber 10
ceuts; expense for cards. III umbfense.
$Sl; elaas. t6; flowers US; Chin.. yDo;
nevspapers. a.; ice. $2S; fruit, tSz; ioe
cream and cake, f61; wine, liquors and
mineral watsrs e5se; cigars, teas, and
other articles given in dstail. ma0ng
total Of q, ,l09. The remainder OF the
$1,000 appropriation. wss exhAusesd IN
the paymsnt Of mileage.
msre q The Tase Cs0nay Steal.
Mx,nnu. Tenn, Nov. "a Jackscn:
Mississippi special. says: The a.sooSo ,a
returns from Tate county. eaxe sAuy
shee9, allowing for James r. Chalmsm,
l,472 votss; Manning, LIS voe:s; =. Z.
Garter. 5 votsa. The Commiaaocsss
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