Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-01-01
Congregational.

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WASHINGTON. Dec. 3O.-On motion oi
George, of Oregon, the Senate bill was
passed appropriatino $4,000 to REIN
burse Oregon for supprsssing the Modcc
Indian war; also to pay California
$4400 for like services.
Manning offered resolution that the
Attorney General inform the House
where the necessity exists for the ap-
pointment of Jos. Il. Chalmers as as
sistant district attorney of Mississippi,
and forward all correspondence regard
ing the matter. The resolution went
over. Hiscock objecting.
The Speaker announced Calkins, of
Indiana, a member of the civil service
reform committee, and the House ad-
journsd to Tuesday.
The public debt reduction for Decem-
ber will be $l3,000,0Co.
He Did ID but IL Sorry.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 31.-James Ferguson
states that he used public funds while
a candidate for Office. but plaintively
asks the charity of silence for the sake
of his mother, wife and children.
Msb News.
BOSTON, Dec. 31.-Ths Clerk of the
Police Commissioners has proved q de-
faalter for considerable amount.
A fire in four story brick building
on the corner of Pearl street and Allan
tic avenue burned out the Megstic Rub
Der Company, Lawrence d Co.'S dry
goods store, and G. w. Clements boot
and shoe store. The total loss will reach
800, 900; insured.
The City has purchased the Arnold
arboratum, and will make it a leading
attraction in the public park.
Wants 10 be Senator.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Commissioner
Raum has gone to Illinois, to prosecute
the Senatorial fight.
Train Disasters.
Providence, Dec. 31.-Two wrecks 90
land Railroad today without loss Of
or less injured. Loss $17 7,0OO.
To be lmaugurated.
ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 3l.-Governor
Cleveland has arrived. His inaugura-
ton will take place today. There will
be no display.
Old PrObs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-FOr the Paoi-
fio Coast region fair weather.
Help for Our NcixhbOrs.
WASHINGTON, Dec.3l The Senate bill
appropriating $4,000 to reimburse the
State of Oregon for moneys expended
in REFRESHING hostilities during the Mo-
doc war, was taken up in the House to-
day.
Representative Berry, of California,
had an amendment incorporated in the
bill appropriating $440O to reimburse
the State of California for similar ex-
penSes.
Temperature.
New YORK, Dec. 3l.-Highest temper
ature 36, lowest %.
About . Railroad.
NEW York, Dec. 31.-A Director of
the Nickel Plate Railroad said today
there is no truth in the statement that it
is being consolidated with other roads.
General Devereaux, on Christmas, said:
81 think consolidation of the roads in
which Vanderbilt is interested. between
Buffalo and st. Louis, is probable, but
whether his dream is realized / cannot
say. In time the roads may be united,
but at present nothing more than a
traffic arrangement is possible. The
annual election Of the Nickel Plate road
will be held on Friday next. 1t is un-
derstood w. X. Vanderbilt is to repre-
sent w. II. VandeSbilt's interest. :.
A Lisht BuSincss.
The receipts for Mrs. Langtry's en-
pagement during the week at Haverly 3
Brooklyn Theater were Sl6,O64.5O.
Gladstone AL Right.
A oablegram says exaggerated reports
have beon afioat here during Mr.. Glad
is, that Immediately upon his arrival at
Hawarden the Premier went to work
with his usual energy, and he caught a
cold, but its effects are believed to have
passed away absolutely. At.the age of
70, of course. these little accidents are
liable to prove serious, but at present
Mr.. Gladstone's friends are under no
anxiety whatever. 1t ia understood that
the Premier is engaged actively on two
measures OF great importance-the re-
form of the corporation of the oity of
London, and the assimilation of the
franchise in tho counties. Both are
destined to have wide effect, and if
Sir Charles Dixie enters the Cabinet as
President of the local governing board,
Mr.. Dobson taking the Chancellorship
of the Duchy Of Lancaster, it can be de-
pended ON that they are to be pushed
through under his immediate direct ion.
Good Trade Outlook.
In business circles the anticipation of
fair year il very generally entertained,
and the prospects for the American
market are decidedly improving, 80 far
as the English demand is concerned.
She's a widow, Now.
CHICAGO. Dec. 3,.--Judge Jameson to-
day granted to Mrs. Maria Louise Dill
lon divorce from her husband, John
Dillon of theatrical fame, on account of
drunkenness of tho defendant.
The managers Of bucket shops" are
very respondent today, because the
Western Union Telegraph Company re-
moved the ''tickers" from their quar-
ters, thus depriving them Of quotations.
A temporary injunction was secured to-
night with the object Of preventing any
further efforts 10 cripple their busi-
nees.
msw 20 Dispose Of the Money.
The officers of the Exposition propose
that the City Government allow them a
per cont dividend on their stock. per
annum, and allow certain annual i'm
pfovcments, aud that the balance Of the
caoney earned be set aside for public
museum.
| ueavy shipments.
East bound freight shipments during
the past week we're nearly twenty thous-
and tous--greater than any previous
week.
A Busted CleeAler.
Charles n. Frohm, dealer in clothing
| on Chicago avenue, has failed. Liabili-
ties 81, 100, assets, $1,000. He had
borrowed 81. 600 Of brother in Daven-
port, Iowa.
| Ts Reduce wages.