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OREGON.
Frleh;fuI Double Tragedy.

PORTLAND, November 9th. - Through private
sources news is Just obtained Of fsightful double
tragedy at what is known Browns Point, on
Puget Sound. II appears tina: man named Charles
II. Crossin left Tacoma late yesterday afternoon to
visit the house Of old gentleman named ]. Chea-
de- who was his father-in-aw. Crossins wife was
stopping at the time with her parents. About 10
O'Clock Crossin and his " fe retired to bed. Soon
after Mrs Crossin jumped out and ran from the
room. She closely pursued by Crossin, who
discharged a pistol twice at her Hearing the
screams and shots, Mr.. Cheadle rushed to tho
scene. He met Crossin in the hall, who, without
uttering word shot him in the head Mrs. Chea-
die next appeared, and was shot at by Crossin
stepbrOther of Mrs. Crossn, named Joseph Bickers,
then rushed out Of his room and grappled with
Crossin. A desperate struggle ensued, wher Bick-
ers tore the pistol from the bands Of Crossin and
shot him in the mouth. No further particulars are
obtained. II is not known whether the wounds OF
Crossin and Cheadle are fatal or whether Mrs. Cros
sin and her mother shot. The cause OF the
fearful affair Is not given. Crossn at one time was
proprietor Of the Haisead House at Tacoma, and is
A well known citizen Of that place.
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waters of the American river, at no great
distance, will give US ample power. 1t Is
possible, in the opinion of those who have
studied the subject, to bring water from
point on the river to operate machinery
that will give sufficient power to move the
works, and at the minimum OF cost, and
with no outlay for fuel whatever. For
many years it has been favorite boast
here that the water power of the American
could be utilized to encourage manufactur-
ing in this city. At different dates the
matter has been publicly debated, and at
one time private company made some
offers in the direction of fuming water to
the CITY. If all that has been alleged is
true regarding the river, fall sufficient could
be obtained by fuming from point near
to Folsom. Private companies at more
than one point in this State and Nevada
convey water trebly as far, and find it Geo.
nomic. 1t is possible, then, that we can
utilize the power of the American river at
less cost thsn we can erect steam works
and operate them. We have before
us a New York daily journal that
has given the Pullman system much
attention. 1t declares that every
large community in the country is inter-
ested in the experiment which the city of
Pullman has been trying with entire sue
cess for the disposition of sewage. -Four
years ago the site of Pullman was an un-
broken prairie, and it's Jewel surface pre-
sented serious difficulties in the way of dis
posing of the new city's waste. The cor
poration carried out the most promising
scheme which was recommended. This
involved the collection of all the sewage,
by ordinary pipes laid through the various
streets, in great cistern beneath the high
tower which sustains the water tank that
supplies the town. There are about thir-
teen miles of mains, and a constant draft
is maintained through the pipes and toward
this cistern by connection with the great
chimneys of the furnace. The sewage is
then pumped by steam power into con-
duit, which bears it to farm about three
miles away, over which it is distributed
by system of irrigation. This farm, four
years ago, was a barren, exhausted tracto
l, 500 acres. Now sixty acres of it have
been brought under cultivation, the fertil-
izing of which is entirely furnished by the
city sewage. The land is tile-draiDed, and
in this way the matter is filtered, so that
the solids remain in the soil to nourish
vegetation, while the liquid flows into
neighboring lake clear and inoffensive.
The land is cultivated as a market garden,
the products finding ready sale in Pullman.
So far about $50, 900 has been expended in
putting this system in operation, and the
net profit upon the sixty acres of land IN
der cultivation during the past season was
IS, 500, which is 8 larger percentage than
most investments bring in these days. The
health of the inhabitants is exceptionally
good, and the novel sewerage system has
undoubtedly had much to do with the ex-
cellent sanitary condition of the city.
What has been done at Pullman can be
done elsewhere. There are both health and
money in it, and not only the city but the
country may share in the benefits.
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OLD MEXICO.
Adylcrs from GnaImas.

GUAYNAs, November 9th. "A very singular robbery
took place here day. William Er%n eft his house
on the place dArmes at II NJ, and on his return,
half an hour after, found his safe opened and some
1920 IN American and Mexican Gin stolen. The
person or persons must have had some information
as 70 the manner OF opening the safe the KEYS of
the same were in Nr Erkin's trunk, and no one, to
his knowledge, had any cognizance Of where they
were. Several police officers the ira k of the
thief.
Mexican named Perce is now in Jail for firing
on the train Of the Southern Railroad at Aqua on
the goth He is a crank, who imagined the company
owed him, and tJok this means to collect the debt
Mr.. Scott, with full corps Of employees under
him, is expected on Monday next
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raK SEWERAGE sysrBm AT PULLMAN.

The sewerage system at Pullman, ILL.,,
was some time ago described in detail in
these columns. At the time we stated our
belief that it would be admirably adapted
to the needs of this city. We still think
so. The whole subject of sewerage was
debated before the American Health Asso-
citation at Detroit the other day. and the
Pallmsn system was there approved by the
moss experienced minds in that body. 1t
has been suggested that Sacramento pos
sesses decided advantages over Pullman in
the application of such a system, since the
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THE FAILURE OF A BIT OF sENsA-
TIOHALISM.

As we expected, it now appears that the
correspondent of the New York Times
misrepresented the facts relative to wo.
man suffrage in Wyoming. The state
ments of the correspondent were not in ac-
cordance with reason, and never could
make any serious impression upon those
who have studied the subject. The idea
that women will go to the polls and ex-
ercse an influence for i'll and oppose the
virtuous aims of men, is opposed to all ex-
perience. That low drinking places and
bangles and gambling bells are numerous
in the Territory, is no more chargeable to
the fact of women being enfr anchised than
to the waxing and waning of the moon. Cor.
respondents who start out with the idea of
originating sensational articles for their
papers should not presume too much upon
the gullibility of the reading public. The
average reader is as shrewd as the average
writer. Gross violation of probabilities
and roughshod riding over the logic of ex-
perience only defeat the ends of those who
indulge in that style of sensationalism.
That the Wyoming people should holly
denounce the correspondent as an uncon.
scionable liar is very natural, but it was
not needed. His letter contained its own
refutation in its absurd statements and IL
logical conclusions.
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NEVADA.
RuIIlen snl Destroyed by Fire.

wISNE1ucCA, November 27th.-The Paradise mill,
situated in the Paradise mines, fifty miles north
from here was burned down last night. The fire is
supposed to have originated from sparks from the
retort, as they were Ietora bullion at the time.
II was a tea-staup mill, and has been insured for
$50 OO0 though part Of the insurance had not been
renewed, and only $4,000 IS good at the present
time. The loss of the mill throws several persons
l,1t OF ennnlnvment
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ARIZONA.
The Southern PacInc Train Eobber,

Tucson, November 27th.-Depu:y Sheriff Vas
burgh, with posse of six men, left here at mid
night last night to intercept the train robbers
whose whereabouts said to be known. IL is re-
ported that one their own party has turned in
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TOMBSTONE, November 27th.-Professors Church
and James and f. B. Gage, the Commissioners APP
pointed by Governor Tritte to inspect the alleged
artesian wells at Sandersons, in Sulphur Springs
valley, returned this morning and pronounced them
artesian beyond doubt This will secure Sanderson
the reward offered bY the Territory
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1t Is to be hoped that the rumor of the mediation
Of England between France and China is true En-
gland can settle the whole matter. English states
men know that the treaty obligations between
France and Anam call for precisely that France now
demAnds-no more and no less
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A RIGID Investigation develops that the trade dol
lars are he'd by few spectators and not by the
people generally. There is, then, no left for
their redemption
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San LEANDRo, November 27th.-Yesterday after
noon at o'clock Joseph Martin, pioneer of San
Leandro, was struck by the hub of awheel on cart
drawn by a runaway horse while in front OF his sa-
loon at this place. Martin never recovered con-
and died at l o'clock to-day He leaves
a wife and one child. He prominent member
Of the Odd Fellows and Workmen
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1HE Santa Ana Herald advises that the CON-
promise OF the railroad taxes be made the basis
OF Mr.. HaymOnos final offer. It believes, By &C
ceptance, the authorities will surrender no princi
pie and violate no law.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-28

HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE Beware
Of limitations, limitations and counteIfeits
have again appeared. Be sure that the word
HoBsFoRD's" is on the wrapper. None
are genuine without If,
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THE Chinese Government declines TO permit the
agents Of the United States to wise the certificates
of Chinese passengers for this country. We ex-
pected this Congress must act, promptly and
boldly
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TUE New York Sun says Massachusetts, "has
beaten Ben Butler by the skin Of her teeth Oh
no; it was by Tewksbury skin.
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There is nothing more universally COM
mended than fine day the reason is that
people can commend it without envy
IShenstone.
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The Modesto Herald, referring to the proposition
1t will be good stroke Of policy for the state and
counties to accept the proposition Of the company
In accepting it the State will not be surrendering
any principle She viii get the full amount OF taxes
levied by the state Bard and the money will re-
Ieye the State and the counties from present en-
bsrrassment"
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PACIFIC SLOPE.

Miner Crushed 70 Death-san Francisco
Money Market-Items from Guaymas-
Sudden Death. of Woman-Murder
Trial at sta-saI00n-Keeper Held to
Answer-KiIled by a Runaway Horse
Mining Mill Burned-Etc.
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AROUSE the faculties, simulate the circula-
ton, purify the blood, by using Ayers Ssrsa-
parills.
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sudden Death in PetaTuma

PETALUMA, November 27th.-NI1ss Hulda Barlow,
sister of S. O. Barlow, of Two Rocks, died very
suddenly in this city about o'clock this morning.
The lady visiting Mrs. Sarah Ward, Of this city,
and the two ladies' together called upon friend last
evening. Soon after entering the louae, Miss Bar
low complained OF strange feeling in the back of
her head, of a feeling of tightuess The visit was
cut short, and the two ladies started for home Miss
Barlow continued tot complain Of the back Of her
head and upon reaching the residence OF her niece
Mrs. T. Mordecsi, stopped 20 rest. She rapidly
grew worse, and had to be placed upon a bed a
physician was summoned and morphine admins.
tered. At O'Clock the lady died, apparently with
out struggle, her hands folded peacefully across
her breast. Deceased was a native Of Sullivan
county, New York, aged about 81 years, and I'm.
married
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-11-28

TuE Memphis Ualanehe is booming up General
Hancock for the Presidency twill be failure.
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Aroused By the popular tribute paid to
Dumss, literary Paris is about to erect o
statue TO Balzac.
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Tux arrival of the Arabic with another large lot Of
Chinese traders discloses the reckless dis
regard of the Restriction Act in former cases.
Coolies laborers, pedders, cooks, scavenCers, all are
certified as merchants, traders and students This
thing is tarcica and the Washington authorities
owe it to California put stop to it at once. We
hold that they have the power and should exercise
it. 1t is not given that Chinese officials are to con
strue our Laws for u.s. and we must per force obey.
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The Approach OF Winter.

PETALUMA, November 27th.-Much the heaviest
frost of the fell here last night the heavy
coating not disappearing from the buildings and
ground until after II O'Clock day Ice formed on
the borders Of the creek
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Crushed to Death in a srine.

BAKERSFIELD, November 27th.-George Mank was
crushed and instantly killed by in the mine
of Webb & Co. at Long Tom, twenty miles from this
place, yesterday morning. He was standing in a
drift conversiDg with the workmen when the acct
dent occurred. About two tons Of rock fell upon
him from hight OF sixty or seventy feet. He was
25 years of age, and native OF Denmark
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CALIFORNIA.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO 1Hs RzOoRD-UsIos.l
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Los ANGELES, November 27th.-Brs Amadon
went to her residence at San Quentin for five years
by this evenings train. VIM. T. Kimba ditto for
four years. Frank Gomez, for stabbing Thomas
Finn yesterday, will be examined December 4th
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Saloon Keepers Held for Trial.

SAN BUESAvESTURA, November 27th.-The eight
saloon keepers arrestei under the amended com
plant for non-payment Of license were all held to
answer to-day. All demurrers were overruled, and
tho cases for trial to,-nnrrnyr
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..Res.r,cted" Chimes,

SAN FRANCISCO, November 27th.- The affidavit mill
started up to-day on behalf of the chinese passen-
gers on the steamer Arabic and three were landed.
About sixty remain on board, who have Canton
certificates. The indications are that all will get
ashore
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he San Jose Murder Case.
Held 10 Answer.

REDWOOD CRY, November 27th.-Henry Tiche-
nor, the Singer Sewing Machine Companys agent,
who has been arrested for embezzement and grand
provide the required sureties, and was remanded to
the County Jail
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SAN FRANCISCO, November 9th - The commission
merchants founded an association this morning,
with the object Of discour ging the sale of CLEO
margarine.
Lloyd L. Majors, the convicted murderer, was to-
day sentenced to be hanged on a day to be fixed.
When the death warrant is made out, the case will
be appealed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-12
The TEXAS GRASSHOPPER.
Another Great Natural Wonder of thu
Lone-Star State.

Lone-Star State.
New York World.
There's but one grasshopper in the whole
State but he's a corker."
"What do you mean by a corkerY'
81 mean that he is the most stupendous
beast OF prey that you ever heard Of But
what's the use of talking. You know all
about it."
The reporter assured him of his ignorance
and the Colonel then furnished the follow
ing particulars:
"You see, this grasshopper is called the
jackass grasshopper. He jumped into Stone
wall county on the Brazos in 1870 and
smashed the whole settlement of Jone Fork
You remember that?'
mo, sir"
"Well, it's a fact Then he took a spring
over to Freestone'-
'Wny that's 500 miles"
$50 it is, but he hoped worse than that
Well, sir, the town of Freestone was annihi-
lated The Northern papers said it was cy-
clone. Nothing of the sort 1t was that iu-
fernal grasshopper. [ saw him once in Hous-
ton. He was lying asleep over half the
township"
why didn't the inhabitants kill him?'
'Bless your soul, they were going to try
it. They got out their artillery; but a few of
us happened up in time to prevent the mad
attempt You see, at the first report the
burned thing would have jumped, and that's
what we don't want. So long as he don't
jump we've got a show. But when he does,
down goes town. Why, sir, the sound of
that internal grasshopper when he strikes a
city is like the dropping of a mountain of
pot-cheese, and then he kicks out in all di-
rections. Why, he kicked half of Santiago
over into Brazos and mixed the town COM
mission up so that they couldn't make
census. l supposed that Frank Wilkinson
had told you all about it?'
Never mentioned it."
well, l am surprised. lie isn't tending
to his duty like ne used to. How do you
suppose that story about meteor having
struck Houston county originated"
Frank Wilkinson" began the reporter.
mo- sir; it was that burned grasshopper
lit there. Don't you make any mistake"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-12

a variety of scenery, which old travellers de-
clare grander than any either in the old
world or the new. Conspicuous points are
Royal Gorge, which, with exception of the
one we encountered at the Southern Hotel
at St. Louis, is, perhaps, the most remarka-
BILE gorge on the continent. If a man were
bronze statue stuck in niche of eternity, he
could not feel more solemnly little than
when he is whirled along a roadbed sup
ported on steel stirrups fastened into the
sides of the cliff which in their ambitious
tower ng shut away all but narrow strip of
sky. The prodigious labor of the civil en-
cheering of this road can be best appreciated
from MarshalPs Pass-the highest point of
the road-about II 900 feet. From this point
the road in its descent threads a panorama
of difficulties, crossing and recrossing the
view in grand curves, in comparison with
which the famous H orseshoe Bend is a mere
strangled intimation, until it is finally lost
in the mountains. F. H. B.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-12
AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN.
MIR. Labouchere's Answer to a Snarling En-
glish Critic.


Americans are essentially cosmopolitan,
and they adopt themselves far more easily
to new surroundings than we English. They
are. moreover, more free from prejudiceS.
OF course amongst $4,000, 900 human beings
there are some who are Objectionable, but
Americans on neutral ground, such as Paris,
Switzerland, ETC., are, as rule, very great
deal more appreciated than we are, and this
not because they are richer, but because they
are more pleasant We, rather than they,
are, L am inclined to think, open to the re-
proach of being uncomfortable. Amongst
ourselves we get on very well, but with for
eigners we are not so popular. Few Amerl-
cans remain long enough in England to go
into society. Those however who do are
generally we'll received, and their manners
contrast with considerable advantage with
those of very large number OF Engllshmen.
1t is rare that an American man is not
good talker. He may have devoted more
time to heapng up dollars than to the cult
walton of art science or literature, but he
has gained much curious experience in his
avocation which he is ready to impart whilst
on general matters there is a freshness,
shrewdness and mental activity, often allied
with considerable humor which make his
remarks worthy of attention. Although the
accumulation of dollars may have been his
particular mission, there is nothing mean or
paltry in his mode of thought; he is stanch
friend and pleasant acquaintance Wheth-
er he has won his fortune honestly or dis
honestly, he knows how to spend it nobly.
In this island of ours, where convenLionali-
ties are law and gospel, it is a relief to meet
with anyone who does not bow down before
them, and who has some sort of individual
ity. To term this individuality vulgarity is
to show ignorance of the meaning of the
word or rather to accept the meaning at
tached to it by those who are themselves in
nately vulgar.
American women are, in nine cases out of
ten, infinitely more agreeable as companions
than English women. They are better
instructed, they talk better, they dress bet
ter and they fiirt better. They are neither
dolts. nor tomboys dressed in petticoats, nor
bread-and-butter misses There is indeed,
nothing either missish or masculine about
them. There are, however, demoralized and
deteriorated Americans who seem to Imagine
that they will curry favor with us by re-
nouncing all that is good in their own coun-
try and accepting all that is silly in ours.
Yes, 1 like Americans, and l believe that
in taste, feeling and manners we have much
to learn from them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-12

Japan has but recently emerged from the
feudal condition, and is the freshest child OF
modern times. Some OF their institutions
had a remarkable influence to compel good
manners; for instance, the hari-kari. That
is now abolished, 1 believe, but it was
strange institution. If you insulted a man
ne could go off and commit suicide by that
method, and that compelled you who in
suited him, to die in the same manner. You
wiped off by his doing some violent thing to
you. He went Off calmly, and sacrificed his
honor by drawing his knife across his bowels,
while a friend chopped off his head. The
law was that you who hurt that man feel
ings and led him to that sacrifice had to die
in the ssme way. Hence, men were parucu-
lar how they behaved to each other and
even now their manners are the perfection
of both self-respect and magnanimity."