Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-28
EASTERN NEWS.
Associated PRESS DrspArcnD
Accelerated Teas.

NEW YORK, June st.-DdNIs, LUG 70
snpraiser, has completed the inspection
Il the cargo of teas brought to thi
country by the Flintshire, and founs
tbs, large proportion of it is RrossI,
sdulterated. He today presented hi
rsnort 70 the Collector, sho sing that b.
had rejected 2l00 packages, which i
aid in the market might have realizes
about $500. These teas consisted o
oreens Of all colors, sizes and descrip
lions. some of which were mixed will
and some with gravel. others compose<
~ exhausted leaves, and still others be
mo composed of dirt and paste snc
,oIied into pellets. About zoo package,
If colored Japan dust were also reject ec
IN the ground Of high color and admix
tnre of a mineral substance intended e
make tn tea heavier in weight. Tnil
"a vas also brought to this country or
The Fiintshire. The Collector and Ap
nrniser of the port of st. Louis have
forvarded TO Davis samples Of so-cailed
TEA ssnt to that city by way Of Sar
Fyancisco. Examination has clearly
sbovn that the stuff was only wild
Leaves indiscriminateIy collected and
dried and sent to this country to be
nalmed of as tea. This was intended
70 be sent to a part Of the country 70.
mote from the regular market and there
disposed of AZ tea, regardless of the
fac, whether or not it was injurious to
consumers. Davis said this morning
That the new crop now arriving over
land appeared to DO of good quality.
Harvard Graduates.
Bosros, June 27.-The graduating
GLASS of Harvard College tomorrow
hunters 2lO, the largest in the history
of ths college. Neurology alumni of
the past year NUMBER ~, just half the
number of tie preceding year. 1t Is
reported that every member of the
class OF 1893 will receive the degree Of
A. b. il the term bill is paid. Another
report il that parchments will not be
given to graduates, bat only certificates
which nay be exchanged for dirlomas
after commencement night, provided
that the holder has not been 2pprehend-
ed a. party to the disturbance usual
on that occasion. The ssuiors voted
almost nm ,ni,nnusly not to accept these
certificates should they be offered.
viii Not keeoss.
The Senate has defeated the House
RESOLUTION providing for prJrOgation of
the Legislature to August I'd.
Cape God Ship Canal.
The bill. Incorporating the Cape Cod
ship canal. Is enacted.
Petroleum In Missouri.
Rrcn HILL. Mo-, June 26.-The Foote
4 beaumont we'll, at a depth of GOO fest,
has struck a heavy vein Of petroleum.
Other wells will be at once sunk, tanks
erected and refineries established. The
oil IL pronounced by experts to be equal
70 the finest petroleum in Pennsylvania.
osiinws Captured.
BrsMARcK, d .kota, June GA special
from Little Missouri says for some time
past the life of the Marquis De Mores
has teen threatened by Frank ODon-
nell, the lsader Of a large gang Of out
laws. Ou Monday. at 3 o'clock in the
morning, O'Donnell and his gang rode
in town, hring into tho hotel and other
buildings; several persons narrowly . :
capped. Tue sheriff Of Morton county.
With posse of citizens. today pursued
the outlaws, overtaking them n mile
from the railroad. Riley, one Of the
outlaws. was killed In tho melee; O'Dou-
nell and others were captured after n
hard fight. Threats of lynohinR the
prisoners have caused the greatest ex-
citemsnt. The Marquis occupies mu III
land m n sheep and cattle ranch.
Ahestiag vssraameas.
CrNsrxsArr, June 25.-Ths shooting
tournament had foe day and fair at
tendance. In the frst match, class
shooting, ten single clay birds, eighteen
yards riss, Stocks took first money; sec-
oud money was divided between Meal
ders, kimbail aud Tisff. Second match,
ladies', Ave birds, tweDty-one yards rise;
first money WAS tied by twelve, and on
the second shoot by nine, and again by
seven who divided. IS follows, Msaders,
Stock. kimball, Greeuer, Bogge. Wicks.
vessler aud Mason. Third match, GLASS
shooting. single clay birds. twenty-five
yards rise: Mason won frat money,
Headers Kimball and Dubray divided
second money. Eokert and Hudson
third.
The Daeiistx.
WASHINGTON. Juns 27.--lt vas report
cd at a late hour last night that Elan
and Bovine, the Richmond duelists,
were In this vicinity and would fight at
sunrise this morning within ten miles of
this city. As nothing has been heard
from the front and the weather IL
stormy, IL il presumed the encounter
has been postponed on that account.
The Peach Crop.
MADISON, Ind., June T.-The frat
rips peaches were pulled today. Ship
ments will begin Saturday.
vissds absiding-Creaa Damages.
81. LOUIS, June 27.-Word comes
from East Sc. Louis this morning that
the river continues 70 fall slowly and in
all that section Of country west Of the
Chic sgo railroad track Ut Newplrt, Ma.
meoki and Mitchell the water has fallen
nearly IL not quite 4 foot, but In that
part Of tho bottom east OF the above
named road steady stream 10 still
pouring through the crevasss new New
port.
rrehibttisn Cenvention.
WABRExsBuRa, No.. June N.-The
annual ssAsion of the prohibitionists OF
Missouri convened hero yesterday. IL
vas called 70 order by DR.. JnO. Brooks.
OF Sc. Louis, President Of the state
Alliance. A large number OF delegates
ven present. Among the letters 1T re-
grst Was one from ex- Governor b. Gratx
Brown. President Brooks in his annual
address reviewed the conditions which
worked failure 10 the movement last
year for securing the submissi0n TO the
people Of tho question Of constitutional
prohibition. he urged more earnest
union, the necessity fur adequate
fonda With which 70 put active men In
the field, and counselled Agaiuss any
organization ~ q political party, that
this movement should be In the interest
Of Prohibition regardless OF political
views. A committee ON resolutions vas
appointed. and after several brief ad.
drsasss the convention adjourned. In
the evening Hen. NJ. v. b. Bennett dc
nvefsd an address before crowded
nooss. The session today promises TO
b Interesting.
Cave In Ceal mime.
wILxnnAsRx, Pa. June %. - The
heavy rains OF the past few days and
the bursting of dam caused An exten-
ave cave in the Baltimore mine. Resi-
dsuts IN the neighborbood are alarmed.
Heavy storm.
LANCASTER, Pa. June 27.--There Is q
disAatrous storm in this county, and IN
many cases the tobacco and corn crops
ars ruined.
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