Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-08

itin9 the accounts of the surviving men,
bers of the crew of the lost Arctic ex-
ploring steamer Jeanette. He holds
they are not entitled to witness fees
or to reimbursement of the amount
paid by them for board, etc, while in
the city in attendance on the Jeanette
Court Of Inquiry, and limits their al
lovance to their sea pay as seamen.
Merasn Dtgnisarfes On Their Trav
DENVER, June There arrived in
this city this morn ing from Salt Lake
seven of the highest dignitaries of the
Mormon church. The party comprises
Joseph F. Smith and one wife, Milford.
Woodruff. Brigham Young, Angus N.
Cannon, John Morgan and Thomas E.
Taylor. Woodruff and Young are mem
bers of the Quorum of the Twelve Apes
ties; Morgan is Priest Of the Southern
States Mission; Taylor is son of Pres
ident Taylor. They are en- route for
Coneios coanty, this State, to inspect
the Mormon colony there, and arrange
for the purchase Of more land for the
use OF converts now crowding into Utah.
Brigham Young. In an interview, said !:
Reports from our laborers in this vine
wards Of Europe and this country war
rant the expectation of fully 10000 con-
verts tins year."
Suicides.
There have been three suicides in this
city in the last three days.
The Norfolk Navy Yard Charges.
WASHINGTON, June Until the re-
turn of Secretary Chandler. no further
action will be taken relative to the
charges preferred by ex Representative
Dezendorf of violations of the law and
regulations of the Norfolk Navy Yard,
although the board have reported that
no violations of the law or regulations
were found to have existed between the
dates specified by Dezendorf 1t is un-
derstood that the Secretary is not salts
fed as to the thorOughness of the in.
vestigation, and will order another
board to be composed of officers of the
Navy other than those attached to the
Norfolk Navy Yard.
Civil Service Examinations.
WASHINGTON, June THE civil SER
vice commission announces a competi-
tive examination for admission to the
public service at San Francisco, to be
held between the 18th of June and the
Sd of July. Any person wishing to be
examined for service in any department
in Washington should send a written
request to the civil service commission
at that place for proper application
blank, which will be supplied.
Presidential Appointments.
The President has appointed w. w.
Thomas, of Maine, minister resident |
for Norway and Sweden, and David Nj. |
Dunn. of Indiana, United States consul |
at Valparaiso.
silver Purchase.
The Treasury Department has pnr-
chased 365, 900 ounces of silver for deliv- |
erv at the Philadelphia, New Orleans |
and San Francisco minis.
Promoted.
Capt. Michael V. Sheridan. 7th caval- |
ry, has been appointed major and as |
sistant adjutant general to fill the va |
cancy caused by the death of General
Mitchell.
Chicago 4 Northwestern Railroad
Election.
CHICAGO, June THE meeting of |
stockholders of the Chicago Il North |
western Railroad in session this after |
noon 70 elected Sydney Dillon, d. o. |
Mills, Jno. M. Burke and Marvin |
Hughitt. N. X. Fairbanks was elected |
to succeed d. Dows, who declined re-
election. Articles of consolidation with |
the Chicago, Milwaukee & Northwest
ern and Elgin d State Line route as
heretofore proprietary lines we're unan- |
imOusly adopted. A dividend of 81
per cent, on common and 2 per cent. on
preferred was declared, payable on June
18th.
Launching Of Monitor.
WILMiNaToN, Del, June THE Unit
ed States double turretted monitor Am
phritrite was successfully launched at
2:l5 this afternoon amid great enthu-
SiaSm.
New Port or Entry.
WASHINGTON, June The President
port from which imported merchandise
may be shipped in bond in transit
through the United States to and from
the British possessions of North Amer
ica.
Sensational Trotting Match.
CHICAGO, June THE Chicago Driv-
ing Park Association has just arranged
what promises to be the sensational
trotting event of the season. The terms
are special. The match will be be-
tween st. Julien and ClingstoHe, which
are admitted to be the fastest trotters
on the turf Except Maud s. J, for $1,000
side, with 5000 added by the associ-
alton, and $1,000 additional, to beat the
best record 2:10l4, heats, 3 in to
rule, to be trotted Thursday, July 18th.
The race is fully arranged, play or pay,
with $1,000 side, in the hands of SEQ
rotary Hall.
Incorporated.
New York, June IA certificate of
incorporation of the National Horse
Show Association of America has been
fled. The object of the organization is
to improve the breed of horses, take
care OF and train them, to bring about
improvements in carriages and harness,
and the establishment of q park for
training and exercising horses and sni-
NAL competitive exhibition with oarri-
ages. Capital stock 100000.
A Scare In Barnnm's Circus.
CHICAGO, June There was nearly
panic at the afternoon performance at
barnum's circus. The place was COM
pletely packed with 1900 people. The
grand entry was being made when one
Of the elephants attached TO chariot
became frightened and went believing
around the ring, dashing into the pro-
cession and smashing one or two lighter
chariots. To add to the confusion one
Of the lady characters abandoned her
chariot steeds and they also went DASH
ing around the ring. Wild beasts,
frightened at the uproar, began
believing and beating about
their cages, and the rest of
the elephants became frightened and
unmanageable. The vast audience,
composed largely Of women and chill
dren was greatly terrified. They rose
upon their seats and those near the exit |
made rush and jam. For a few mo-
ments general panic seemed inevita-
BILE, but continued playing by the band
treasured the frightened multitudes
somewhat and the employees succeeded
in getting the unruly animals out and
restoring quiet. No one was Danger
ously hurt.
WRESTLING Match.
RoCHEsrER, N. Y, June THE
wrestling match between Duncan Ross
and Henry Dufur. best 2 ont Of 3, Was
Won by Ross. Dufur won by collar and
elbow.
CeanereiaI 0wnership Of . Name.
Curraoo Juua III & Me(yonneli