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, 1883-05-10

An exchange cruelty asks whether
the action of Bismark, outlawing the
American hog, will prevent Jay
Gould's visit to that country, when he
takes his proposed trip around the
world.
, 1883-05-10
III. A WEBSTER.

A gentleman writing othe Orego
nian, under the signature of j.. b. M
has the following very truthful re
marks to make concerning the late
Hon. H. A. Webster: "A telegram II
this mornings paper brought the IN
telligence that this gentleman dice
yesterday at the Palace hotel, in Sar
Francisco, after a long and painful
illness. Born near Boston, in Massa,
chusetts, about fifty five years ago Mr.
Webster came to the Pacific coast
among the Argonauts. He soon es-
tablished himself in business in Cal
ifornia, which eventuated in the build
ing of a large Touring mill, and for
some time he was quite successful
But financial ruin overlook him, and
OF the friends that smiled on him in
MS prosperity, too many of them for
sock him. He then went to Neab
Bay, near cape Flattery, W. 7. ano
there established himself as a trader
with the Indians, exchanging mer
3nandise for sealskins, oil and other
products. Subsequently he was mad
indian agent, and afterwards collect
II Of custom for the Puget Sound Ill
tlict. In all these places he CAV
great satisfaction to tho government
The writer OF the lines knew Harry
Webster well, and he can say he ha,
rarely known more truthful, homes
and loyeable man. He was the idea
o oslivality; he was free from al
can't and insincerity; and Of sucl
4 kindly disposition that he woul,
not even seek revenge on those VIII,
mad wronged him. The news of hi.
death will cause pang of sorrow il
many hearts both on the Atlantic anu
Pacific coast"
From our knowledge of Mr.. Web
ster, we can heartily .ndorse every
word of the above. Our sympathies
are heartily extended to his sorrow
ing friends and relatives,
, 1883-05-10
Tobacco stamps.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Rogers, Acting
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, to.
day telegraphed Collector Sturgis, at ST.
Louis, in regard to supplying the de-
mand for clamps under the new law, as
follows: In addition to stamps already
shipped, $4,000 20-pound tobacco stamps
will be shipped You. We will try to
keep you supplied for the current de-
mand, and hope to stock the trade fully
within ten days. The short time elaps-
ing between the passage Of the act and
the date it took effect, has made it i'm.
possible with all the machinery availa.
BILE thus far to meet the regular demand
and put on three monts supply in
addition. Every press is at work and
has been since the emergency arose. Al
fast US the stamps are received by the
Internal Revenue bureau, they are i'm
mediately prepared for shipment ant
each day are forwarded to collectors
Each collector is supplied with quan
tity propotionate to his acquisitions.
, 1883-05-10


Terra Gotta lumber has recently
been brought to notice in England.
1t is composed of the top layer of fire
clay beds and sawdust, exposed to
heat and pressure.Slabs and boards of
any shape may be moulded from it,
and it is capable of being cut by
edge tools, pierced by nails, sawn and
otherwise manipulated, just as wood
is. But the strangest feature about
it is that it stands, without any ap-
parent effect upon it, more intense
heat than fireclay will bear; and foi
lining furnaces, for bridge walls il
smelling furnaces and other places ot
exposure to great heat ii will be {
valuable and almost Inexpensive sub
stitute for asbestos. Water seems tC
have no destructive influence upon it.
its weight is about the same as al
equal mass of cinders and its colo
varies from light buff to fierce salmon
No doubt it will be found Of graa
value for building purposes.
, 1883-05-10

The Portland Standard comes tc
us now with full telegraphic dis
patches. The Standard is q good
paper, and we hope it's publishers will
meet with success in their new ven
ture.
, 1883-05-10
REV. ME. SPANGLER.

Another death we have to chronicle
that of Rev. Mr. Spangler, whopass
ed from tlis life yesterday at Oak
Harbor. Deceased came to this city
about year ago from the eastern
states. He was a minister of the
Presbyterian church, and removed tc
Oak Harbor short time since, but
just as he was becoming endeared to
the people of that section death tool
him away. Mr.. Spangler was the
father of Mrs. A. w. Bash, Of this city
and was as good man as ever lived
We are sorry for his death for this
country cannot afford to lose such
men as he.
, 1883-05-10

The substantial stone foundation
of Capt. r. W. deLion's new residence
on the hill is we'll along, and the sup
erstructure will soon assume it's in
tended proportions. The residence
when completed, will be a credit tc
the town.
, 1883-05-10
BY Telegraph.
A HHaysr'S Suicide.

VINoENNBs, Ind, May 2.-Early this
morning w. B. Searight, mayor of the
city, committed suicide by shooting him
self. he fred two shots, ore taking ef.
feet near the right nipple; the other, in
the right nipple. He had been mayor
six years, and was candidate at the
election yesterday, but was defeated
1t is believed his defeat at the polls
prompted it.
, 1883-05-10
Named after Cities.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The President
has selected Boston, Atlanta and Chica-
go as names for the three new steel
cruisers.
, 1883-05-10
Another Enilnre.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-Dickey Bros,
the largest firm OF ship builders on this
coast, failed today. Liabilities 100000.
, 1883-05-10
Brutal Assault

BALTIMoRE,May On Monday night
about 10 o'clock, while Miss Anna Ira
, 1883-05-10

Olympia has caught the fever, and
wants ''tirst class hotel" too.
, 1883-05-10

Gov Newell delivered the 64th an
niversary address to the Odd Fellows
at New Tacoma last Thursday.
, 1883-05-10
Weekly Argus.
,LLEN WEIR, Editor and Proprietor
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1883.
Editorial Notes.

Major VIM. G. Morris, Collector O
Customs for the Alaskan District re
turned to this place last week, from
Washington, d. c., and is now here
awaiting the arrival of the Idaho, OIL
which he will proceed to Alaska. The
many friends of the Major, on the
Sound and elsewhere, will be glad to
learn that the charges preferred
against him--to answer which he went
to Washington, has been found to be
false, and that he returns to his post
OF duty, fully vindicated. Major Nor
ris, during the time that he occupied
the position of collector in Alaska has
done more than was ever done before
toward the advancement of that coun-
try, and all the residents in that "far
off land" will welcome his return.
Whatcom county people are greatly
pleased over the prospect of gettinp
the Nooksack and Skagit rivers clear
ed of distractions by that snagboat
the government is kindly providing
but they will be much happier when
the proposed improvements are ac-
complished. Nothing can aid the de-
velopment of that county, or contrib
ute to the prosperity of it's citizens
more than removing the obstructio2s
from the rivers named.
Tamatav, the chief seaport of Mad
agascar, is being ruined by rum. The
French sugar planters at Mauritius
ship the rum in large quantities to
Madagascar, and the import duty on
it is only ten per cent. Rum is con
sequently as cheap as milk in q Am
erican town, and the natives have got
to like it so much that reform seems
hopeless. Thus are heather civilized.
A New York paper says: There are
but three or four firms who can pro-
perly compete for building new steel
cruisers, and they are too wise to bid
against each other, in consequence of
which it is intended that the cost of
the vessels will be necessarily higher
than if the broadest competition were
allowed.
The substantial stone foundation
of Capt. r. W. deLion's new residence
on the hill is we'll along, and the sup
erstructure will soon assume it's in
tended proportions. The residence,
when completed, will be a credit to
the town.
The Portland Standard comes to
us now with full telegraphic dis
patches The Standard is good
paper, and we hope it's publishers will
meet with success in their new ven
ture.
An exchange cruelty asks whether
the action of Bismark, outlawing the
American hog, will prevent Jay
Gould's visit to that country, when he
takes his proposed trip around the
world.
This appears to be an off year for
the American horse in England, and
the American hog in Germany.
Gov. Newell delivered the 64th an
niversary address to the Odd Fellows
at New Tacoma last Thursday.
Olympia has caught the fever, and
wants ''first class hotel' too.
Terra Gotta lumber has recently
been brought to notice in England
1t is composed of the top layer of fire
clay beds and sawdust, exposed to
heat and pressure.Slabs and boards of
any shape may be moulded from it,
, 1883-05-10

This appears to be an off year for
the American horse in England, and
the American hog in Germany.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14

woman TO return to him and begin life anew
The woman has steadfastly refused to be con-
ciliated and their domestic trouble eliminated
yesterday IN the shooting. At $50 p. m, arm
ing himself with FIVE shooter, Reyes repaired
to the residence Of his sister-in-law, Mrs. j. B.
Grieves, where Mrs. Reyes and her daughter
were stopping. He entered the house unsnoun-
ced, and going up to his separated wife said
''Mary our troubles win now beended." Suiting
the action to the word he pulled out the revolved
and shot, the ball striking the women in the
head near the left temple and coming out of the
back of her head. She ran screaming from the
house, out at the back door, Reyes following
and firing twice more. One ball grazed her arm,
Then after firing an Intellectual shot at Mrs
GrieEes the would-be murderer fed, leaving his
wife lying senseless in the back yard. He took
TO the woods but at O'Clock yesterday morn
ing returned to the city and gave himself up
to City Marshal Lugenback, ard was at once
lodged in Jail to await examination. He ex-
pressed no remorse at his deed but hearlessly
said that his only wish was that the bullet had
killed her on the spot. The.woman is now at
Mrs: Grieves and In an exceedingly dangerous
condition
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
1zueh to be Thankful For.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
The old maid Of the present day has much
TO be thankful for. No dirty-faced children.
mud-bedragged, TO scour and clean; no cry
ing babies, keeping her awake of nights and
demanding her presence at the nursery when
her tastes and inclination beckon elsewhere.
Her days are days of pleasantness, her nights
are nights Of peace. She retires to her viz
gin couch when she pleases and does not
have to lie awake listening for the unsteady
step and wavering night-key of her better
half, who has been to the lodge. She can
toast her feet by her sparkling coal CRATE,
warm the brick for her feet, mix up her
hot toidy and lie down to pleas
ant dreams. No harassing thoughts
about the children's teeth or fannels,
no getting up in the night to hunt the
paregoric bottle, or worry about that hor7.id
cough, or where the school-bools are left. No
patches tosew on pants, no baskets of stock
ings to mend, no endless lot of shirt and srs-
pender buttons to adjust. She can have
quiet and repoSe, rest and tranquil peace.
She can travel and read, like Lord Lowell, of
the song, Far Countries for to See." But,
blessed Of ali, she can eat, discard corsets,
keep the digestion in good order, the appa-
tite keen. Talk about lonely life, and iy-
ing on the aroma of love and the sweet per-
fume of affection! Away with such bosh!
Give US something solid. Nobody was ever
lonely with well-filled stomach Loneli-
ness is not the worst evil in life, any way; it
is bliss compared to uncongenial or half
hearted companionship, and silence broken
only by the creek of ones rocker is melody
beside a fault-fnding and pickering husband.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
VERY REMARKABLE SNAKE STORY.
The Rattle of the vEater-DoG and tho
EsOccasin--A Contest 10 the Death.
louisville Commercial.

Louisville Commercial.
''The water-dog is dead,n said Lucien Alex
ander, the well-known druggist and snake
fancier. cit died yesterday, and wouldn't
have taken the whole Tenth ward with the
school truSteeship thrown in for it."
'What killed itF' asked the reporter, to
whom Lucien was pouring out his grief.
"He was scalded to death. had moo
casin and the water-dog in the same jar to-
gether, but somehow or other they couldn't
get along with each other. They We're con-
tinually fighting over the food gave them,
and yesterday they concluded to settle their
differences forever. They spared around in
the water for awhile, neither one seeming to
have the advantage, but finally the water
dog executed q flank movement on the
moccasin and swallowed about three inches
of his tail and body. Instead of the moccasin
trying to free himself, he laid per.
fectly quiet and commenced pumping
himself full Of wind, like a bel
lows As he swelled up the water-dog
backed of, but it was too late. It was Ike
pulling a boot OF a swoolen foot. The moe
casin kept on pumping, and the water-dog
continued to expand. As he spread out you
could hear his ribs crack, and [ expected
pieces, but suddenly the swelling ceased, for
the moccasin had gone the full length Of his
expansive powers, and he commenced to con-
tract. Reduced to his ordinary size the
water-dOg lost no time in slipping off, but he
was 50 weak from the terrible strain he had
received that for a moment or two he was
poweTless. The moccasin took advantage of
this, and, turning on the dog, swallowed him
whole. Then followed one of the most re-
nlarkable occurrences ever witnessed. The
dog, evidently scared almost to death,
began galoping back and forth the full
length of the moccasin. By the waving
ridges on the snake every move
ment of the dog could be told. Back and
forth he went until the friction inside of the
snake must have been terrible, for the water
began to get warm from the heat of the moe
casin's body Every time the dog would gal
lop toward the head Of the snake the snake
would close its mouth, causing the dog to turn
and run away. This performance was kept
up for fully an hour, during which time the
water grew boiling hot, and the whole skin
peeled of the snake. Then the flesh got soft,
and the first thing I knew he went all to
pieces like chunk OF soft soap in a wash
basin. The dog soon shook of the remnants
Of the snake which adhered to him, but he,
ike the moccasin, was scalded to death also.
You see that grease on the top of that jar of
water. Well, that's all that's left OF my 1ncc-
casn and water-dog."
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Oct. I3.-The counsel for de-
Tense in the O'Donnell case will ask for
postponement on the ground OF absence
of material witnesses.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 13.-During the
last few days several arrests of naval off
GERS have been made ct Cronstadt and
several army officers and soldiers have
also been arrested at Riga.
PARIS. Oct. 13.-PriLne Minister Ferry
and Raynal, minister OF public works,
were entertained st 2 banquet at Rolin.
Ferry IN a speech alluded to the spology
made to Alfonso. He said, President
Grevy had shown with what serene majesty
the chief OF a republic can repair the err
rors of an unthiuking crowd, ard he
dwelt upon the advantages offered by the
practical, sensible and prudent but not
biushing republic.
LONDON, Oct. 13.-The steamer Derayter
from ANTWERP for New York has put in at
Falmouth with her feed pumps broken.
The Economist this week says the rate Of
discount fer bank bills, sixty days to three
months, is 292$8 per cent, and for trade
bills, sixty days TO three months, 215@3.
Ease in the money market caused rise in
high Classed fixed dividend securities. The
tone of continental markets IS improved;
american securities are depressed; Union
Pacific declined per cent, Denver & Rio
Grande and Louisville & Nash
vile ,; Wabash preferred ~:
Ohio & Mississippi and Central Pacific
Cleveland IL PIttsburg and Canada five
per cents advanced l per cent.
British delegates ere leaving to atten d
the conference az Paris relative to SUB
marine cables.
Il few gentlemen have contributed
$4,000 TO pay the preliminary expenses
OF the six months mission of Moody and
Sankey at Ellington.
The municipal authorities at Fdlkenston
have presented On address of welcome to
Marquis Tseng, the Chinese ambassador
visiting here. Members of the Chinese
legation at London were present. In course
Of the speech The Marquis said he earnest
ly desired that the Ipending dispute be-
tween Frauceand China would end pegc,-
July.
lAADRID, Oct. 13.-The new cabinet will
take the cath of Office this afternoon. Il
IS considered doubtful whether a majority
OF the members Of the co-tes will uncondi-
lionally support tho new cabinet, especi-
ally IN its policy On the question of
universal suffrage and constitutional re-
form. The Mortz organ asserts that the
aspiration OF the eft will receive satisfac.
ton IN the programme Of the new ministry
whose mission i6 claims is based chiefly
MADRID, Oct. i2.-Ihe appointment of
Yalcariol, minister of marine, was confirm
ed despite the Efforts of Sagesta. Many
liberals, especially that section known as
the oentralists, who have no representative
in the cabinet, will oppose the new Minis
tn
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
The sIuyz.r SIobbed.

SCRANTON Pa. Oct. 13.-The John L. Suli-
van combination was billed at the Irving Pa K
this afternoon, but failed owing to threatening
weather to give an exhibition. The crowd was
greatly incensed, clamored to have the admis-
sion money refunded and overpowered the ticket
seller. A number of people were
bruised and trampled upoa. The
manager escaped with the money
on horseback. Tonight while Sullivan was in
barber shop q large crowd a sembled outside,
hooting, Missing and threatening his life. The
police on trying to dispense the mob were S.
saulted and two OF them severely pounded and
kicked. Sullivan escaped through side door
and went to his hotel which was then closed by
the proprietor. Seven of the rioters were at
rested.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
Congregational Council.

CONCORD, n. H., Oct. 13.-In the Cengre-
gational council Rev. DR.. F. MaGowen, of
Iowa, secretary of the American Mission
airy association, made an address upon the
great advancement of Congregationalism
among whites and blacks of the south,
made through the efforts of the society
His statement that the general government
ought to establish common schools in the
south was apPlauded. A memorial was pre-
scented by the Dakota general association
for establishment of a national bureau of
Indian education and communication to
present to congress bill establishing such
a bureau.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14

LEAYENwoTRH, Oct. 13.-There has been
considerable agitation lately of the sub
iect of dieased beef. It is charged that
sick and disabled animals condemned at
the stock yards in Kansas City ara brought
across the line and retailed in this city as
healthy beef. As 2 result of explicit
charges made to- day the city council to-
night appointed committee consisting Of
TIE mayor and city councillors to confer
with the authorities of Kansas City with q
view of the adoption of some measure TO
prevent the evil if the charges are found to
be true.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
Curious Coincidence in Greed.

New Y ork Sun.
In the National museum in Toxic have been
placed some old paintings of the Virgin Mary
and the infant Christ, after the style of the
orthodox conception of the old masters who
painted for the Roman Catholic church.
These were probably brought from Spain o.
Portugal by the Jesuit priests who penetrated
Japan. They are now used, however, to
glorify one of the gods Of Japan, who was
not only miracMously conceived, but was
born in a manger, according to japanese be-
lief. It is related that ne suffered all the pain;
ind penalties meted out to the reprobate
wicked in the deepest dungeon in the prison
house of King Yemmas, in Iigoke, or the he'll
Of the Buddhists. The name of this self-sac
crifcing god is Yata-No-Iizo. How many
centuries he has been in torture is matter
of conjecture only, as the period of his incar
ceration is not stated. It seems that in the
olden times visitors were allowed TO entel
he'll and view its system of torment.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
Too Soon TO Figure.

Wall Street News.
Il was just figuring Bit" he explained as
he touched the pencil to his tongue and con-
telpplated the marks he had made on enc of
the city park benches
Figuring on wkat!"
81 figure that Jay Gould has paid enough
for his yacht TO buy 1859 barrels Of flour
for as many different widows"
"Is that possible? But suppose he had
given the flour TO the widows:'
yes"
''Would Russell Sage have furnished the
yeast and the coal to make bread of itT'
sAh! l didn't think Of that" said the other
as he put up his pencil.
''But you should, You see. Wait till Sage
buys up the state of New Jersey in order tc
have a cow pasture and then it'll be as easy
as grease to figure in all the bread that foul
might make, and perhaps thsreIl be a tri1e
left over tc invest in Goldfish or dried apples
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
No Cause for Congratulatlon.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
While northern critics are not justified in
representing that Kentuckians are the sworn
enemies of common schools, there is deficiency
enough to make them ashamed of themselves.
The school accommodations do not cover the
field; % per cent of the population 10 years
of age and upward can not read, and % per
cent. of that population can not write. It is
true that Kentucky is surpassed IN illiteracy
by Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana,
Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, aud Vir-
GINA, but that fact is no cause for congratu.
ton
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
Conquered. Ine;ian stolidity.
Denver Tribune.

Denver Tribune.
At Denver recently the proud natures Of a
number OF Ute Indians prevented them from
making any great expressions of surprise at
what they saw. They, simply stood and
looked about. only the looks Of wonderment
in their eyes betraying their thoughts Oc-
casionally they commenced, in the Ute Ian
guage, upon something that especially at
tracted their attention Only once were they
unable to suppress their true feelings. That
was when the horses at the central fire station
were hitched and started in something less
than four seconds. They could not repress
their delight at what they saw, and for q
lime the chatter, all in Ute, was terrific.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
Renora.l Tor ulsrcsnect.

New YORK, Oct. 13.-Mayor Edison re-
moved ". P. Sherman from the office Of
commissioner of accounts. He refused to
resign. The offense was making public
his report upon the Carol frauds before
the mayor could examine the document.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
New Telecraph Company,

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.--Ths Bankers &
Merchants Telegraph company fled
articles Of corporation at the state CAPT
tot yesterday. The statement is made
that the company will endeayor to control
the line along the Nickel Plate railroad,
and thus secure entrance into the city.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
What Makes Then, Strong.

Popular Science News
DIR. Knighton tells Us that it is n general
Hindoo belief that it is the use of soda water
which makes the English so strong. The
effervescence of the liquid, and its power to
drive out the cork, cause it to be regarded as
n most potent beverage
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
The Great Forthcoming.
Puck

Extract from the great forthcoming story
in The Boys Own Weekly Terror: "'Donot
fear,' said Yellowstone Dick, the boy scout,
to the trembling president; you have lost
your way-follow me and 1 will save your
And with these words the fearless boy turned
and strobe rapidly in the direction of, +" etc.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-14
CRIMINAL RECORD.
4 UO1I4S Killed DEV0RCED
HUSBAND.

Adultery Case Reduced TO a Charge of
Misdemeanor-TheD Dubois strikers Make
No Further Demonstrations, but a Bloody
Riot Expected.