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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-10-04

the company's dominions extended from Hud-
sons Bay south Of latitude so deg. W. to the
sources Of the Saskatchewan, beyond the
Rocky mountain range TO the Arctic sea on the
north, besides the country lying east Of Hud-
sons Bay. and the area may roughly be esti-
mated 81 1850, 900 square miles. By the union
with the Northwest Company, the trade Of the
Oregon d strict was added to the above. It
was ct one time styled THE Honorable Com
psny Of Adventures Of England to Hudson's
Bay" It's management was vested in gov
ernor, deputy governor, and . committee OF
seven members. Their original stock Was, in
1876, $50, 1000. This was trebled in 1890, and
1720 this was again increased 10 $500, 900. and
the profits Of the concern were enormous.
In 1912 the Northwest Company bad pur-
chased the forts Of the citizens Of the United
States, including even Astoria. On the con-
solida ion with the Hudsop's Bay Company in
1924, all the American traders and rappers,
except such - would enlist under their ban
ners were expelled from the territory, and forts,
trading posts were established throughout the
wide domain covered by their extensive opera
tions, the principal one Of which was ct Fort
Vancouver, on the Columbia river, where the
United States military headquarters Of the
Columbia are now established.
From 1924 70 1886, covering . period Of IL
years, and even for . longer tims-con sinuing
over into the joint occupancy-this company
held control Of all this broad territory. and
administered British laws 10 all persons,
whether they were English subjects or not.
DR.. John HcLoughlin was appointed chief fac
tor, and ruled the territory - its governor for
many years. He was an sstimsble man, and
the history Of his rule shows him 10 have been
very fair and just in his dealings with al the
inhabitants, including the American settlsrs,
whom be aided in various wsys. His dealingl
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
SAN FRANCISCO ITEMS.


DIR. E. H. Bryan succeeds DR.. Titus aa
Superintendent of the City Hospital.
Leroy, the condemned murderer, has been
granted ten days to file exceptions on an az
peal.
The two men found floating in skiff few
miles below Vallejo snd reported as drowned
by the master of the bay schooner Piute,
were the Vallejo BARRIERS, Kinpinski and
Clark.
Agents of Philadelphia capitalists. it is as
serted, are trying to get control of the Cen
trail Gaslight Company of this city, and are
circulating compact for Endorsement au-
thorizing the lease Of the works.
The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's
steamer Columbia, while entering the harbor
at PAnama recently, was struck by lightning,
but was not injured, the conductor of the
foremast conveying the electricity into the
ocean.
j. J. McMullin & Co. have signed con-
tract with the San Francisco and Colcrsdo
River Rsilroad Company, for the construc-
tien, within 120 dayF, OF before February,
1884, of ferry landing and depot at Ala
media Point.
The United States mar -of-war Lackawan-
ma. of the South Pacific squadron, has been
put on the dry dock at Callao, and her bot
tom found damaged by collision with
sunken rocks. None of the officers can ac-
count for the breaks.
T. A. Schulze writes from Hermosillo to
friend in this city, that on September 9th
there were FIVE more deaths from yellow fever
in Hermosillo; that business is dead, that
there is no work, no money, and that pro-
visions are scarce. In the surrounding coun-
try deaths are of daily occurrence, and there
is much sickness.
The Australian steamer City of Sydney,
which arrived in port ON Monday, two days
ahead OF time, beat the fastest time previous
ly made by seven hours. The Zealandis had
previous to this the fastest record. The sgd
ney came from Sydney in % days, and from
Honolulu in days and 8 hours. Size made
up loss of Is hours in schedule time on the
voyage.
The Wheeler case still fingers in the Su-
preme Court. where it has reposed so long,
notwithstanding the fact that that tribunal
on the 18th instant affirmed the judgment
rendered in Judge FerraPs Court over year
ago. The cause of Hanging fire now is
that the Supreme Court has failed to order
the remittitur, which is the official notice of
its action, to the Court below.
A meeting was held at the First Congrega-
tionsl Church in this city Monday evening,
| composed of Congregstionalists of San Fran
cisco. Oakland and vicinity. A Congrega-
tiopalist Club was formed, and great interest
manifested. Rev. DIR. Barrows was elected
President of the Club, and the other officers,
representing other churches, were chosen. 1t
was new departure on the Pacific coast in
the right direction. and is in the line of SIM
liar movements East, in Boston, New York
and other large cities. 1t will strive to
strengthen the interest of the public in the
matter Of intellectual culture, social refine
meut and good fellowship.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
PASSENGER Lists.

NEwHALI, October SOth.-P Passed here to-day to
arrive in San Francisco tomorrow: L. G. Sreso-
vich, W. Bancroft. w: Jacobs, S. Miller, 8: c.
Louis, S. Bachman W. T. TullaX, D. Games, Chas.
Zeissig Miss A. Zessig, Mrs Zeissig, San Francisco
r. P. Del Vale, L. NJ. Kastens, Los Angeles Hon.
George Steele and wife, Indiana; Mrs. Mamie
SpauldiDg Oakland H. G. Carter, San Gabriel :;
Miss B. A. Louis, Petaluma R. G. Still, Texas l.
w. Hughes, Texas Van Allen, New York ID.
Bussell, Oakland G. c. Harding, Boston Nelson
z. Abbott Lawrence, Mass: J. Y. Bergen, Chicago !;
Miss Abbie E. Dsv, George G. Day, UXbridge Mass !;
Miss Louise c. Dresser, Cambridge, Mass; Miss
Annie Faxor, Miss Maud d. FaXOr, Wellastone,
Mass; Samuel Fox, Philadelphia Mrs. Samuel
Fox Miss Virginia NJ. Fox, Philadelphia DR.. Roger
Hunt, Catasaugua, Pa; Fred. s. Kilburn, Walpole
n. H.; G. H. Lindley, Mrs. ]. c. Lii dley, Dorches-
ter, Mass. Mrs. L. S. McCaLoch, stevens Point,
Wis; A P. odell, Mrs. A. P. odell, Salem, Mass !;
Nelson Scudder, Mrs. Sarah A. Seudder Barnstable,
Mass; Mrs. II. J. Wadham Boston, Mass; Mr.
Coolidge Barnard Harrison, Mrs. F. B. Doten, Chic
opee, Mass; A. II. Glack, Niagara Falls, N. Y;
Miss Nellie B. Nowlsnd, Salem w. Raymond, Bos-
ton Miss Allie W. Rice, New York.
WELLS (Nev.), October 3Oth.-Left here to-day, to
arrive i'll Sacramento tomorrow: DR.. NJ. W. Law
lor and daughter, San Francisco; Miss D. Evart,
Cleveland, O.; H. r. Phutton, LOnoon II. Luttn,
Bremen. Germany; Mrs. n. D. Rideout and SON.
Marysville, Cal; Miss c. N. Caauc, J. o'Brien and
wife, Mrs. NJ. Cosgrove, G 0Connor, NJ M Lent, H.
Schussler and family, NJ. Gallado San Francisco G.
H Ingram, Eau Claire, Wis; Q. H. Hiekok, W
Morris, j. H. Bestwick, San Francisco; Mrs W.
Gregory and two daughters, J. II, Goldsmith, oak
land W. ]. Fostman, st. Paul, Mimi; Mrs. j. A.
Bann. m. Lincoln, Neb; E. W. Culver, Chippewa
Falls, wis; O. H. Ingram, Eau Claire, Wis; B B.
Brown, San Francisco; Il. W. Henshaw, Washing
ton Territory G. L. Hoyt, Aurora, Ill Rev A. j.
Ken and wife San Francisco; J. ii. Meckler and
wife Canada S Perkins, H. W. Rhodes, San Fran
cisco Mrs J. Simons, Honolulu; F. Graves and
wife, Geneva, N. Y; A L. Graeme and wife, Rock
Island, H.; Fl. Fisher, New York; A. Stern, San
Francisco W. T. Gilbert, New York; ]. Carolan,
Miss j. w Wetzlar K Melrose, Mrs J. j. Hasseli
and three children, Mrs A. NJ. Hatch and daughter,
San Francisco; c. c. Ewing, Oakland W. H.
Sweeney New York J. Melton st. Paul, Mimi; F.
o. Scott, Oakland; A. T. Titeombe and wife, W. S
Titeombe, San Francisco Government Director
Bromley and party Of five; 81 emigrants, including
60 males to arrive November LIST.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
FOREIGN NEWS.
Experimenfs in AerIaI NayIgafion

PARIS, October 30th.-An experiment took
place yesterday afternoon at the Place de la
Defence, Courbevoie, which comprised sem
sstional balloon ascent, and the use of the
new continuance for aerial navigation, the in.
vention of NJ. Brisson, who claims that the
balloon is merely necessary TO raise his sp-
psrstus in the air, just as the power of horses
might be required to move locomotive from
its place of construction to the iron rails.
The apparatus itself is somewhat fantastic,
and may be compared to the upper deck of
small passenger steamer. 1t is sort Of plat
form, safely surrounded by iron railings, some
of which, at hight of about two yards, serve
as the support for another platform, on which
nine parachutes in the shape of cupolas, about
forty-five inches high, are placed side by side,
These cupolas are supposed to receive under
their air tight domes 8 quantity of air con-
sidered to be less dense than the interior
layer of air. The apparatus in its
descent is expected to displace a vol
ume of air equal to its proper weight, and
consequently to find it's support in a layer of
air more dense than that stored under the
cupolas. Twenty-Five to thirty Thousand
spectators Of all classes were In great expec-
tstion to witness whether the balloon would
at sll be able to lift the apparatus, which has
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
BISHOP K1P.-The following is from the

BISHOP KIP.-The following is from the
San Francisco Bulletin of October Both:
Sunday was celebrated the thirtieth an
niversary of the ordination of Right Rev.
Bishop Kip. The Bishop preached at the
Church of the Advent in the morning, and
in the evening Rev. w. L. Citizens made
an appropriate address. The Rev. W. l.
Kip, rector of st. Paups Church in Albany,
n. Y, was consecrated Missionary Bishop
to California October Is, 1853. On Decem-
Der Goth following Bishop Kip left for Cali
fornia. He had memorable voyage. The
steamer on which he had come was wreck
ed off San Diego. Ali the passengers were
rescued. His first sermon was preached
at San Diego, when all rendered devout
thanksgiving for being saved from the
perils of the sea. He arrived here in 1854.
Rev. Mr.. Wyatt, of Trinity Church, stu.
ated on Pine street, was then the only
Episcopal clergyman here doing active
work. Bishop Kip took charge of Grace
Church and continued as rector three
years. His salary as Bishop was So, 900 a
year, of which 81, 300 was paid out for the
rent of his humble home. Subsequently he
again took and kept the charge of Grace
Church for three years more. He did this
when the church was incumbered with
debt, and at the end of that time it did not
owe anything. He used his own private
fortune to sustain the church. Five years
ago the parish of the Church of the Ad.
vent was SO much in debt that its rector,
Rev. Mr.. Lathrop, became disheartened
and resigned. The parishioners wanted to
sell the church. The Bishop came to the
rescue and reduced the mortgage to Sl5,-
600. When Bishop Kip came here there
were three clergymen in the diocese, and
now there are sixty there were two
parishes in the city, where there are now
eight.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31

tunnel were shattered and at Charing Cross
the glass roof of the station collapsed. The
report is described as being like that of ar
tillery. the effects were similar to those
of the Praed-street.explosion. Carriage lamps,
windows, etc., were smashed. All traffic was
suspended for awhile. Although both ex-
plosions are matters of the greatest mystery,
they are generally thought to have been of
Fenian origin. The shocks of both explosions
are described by officials as very similar to
the shock of the explosion at the local Gov
eminent Board offices in March last, in which
DR.. Gallagher was implicated. It is stated
that four machines, similar to rockets, were
found in the tunnel near the Praed street
station. Altogether six carriages were shat
tered by the explosion near Praed street.
Altogether about forty persons have been adj
mitted to the hospitals. Many moEe were
injured, but were sent directly to their own
hOmek
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
PACIFIC COAST ITEMS.

Orland, Colusa county, has dramatic
company.
Pasadena. Los Angeles county, has u.s.
pound pumpkin.
A msnufsctorY of vegetable oils, starch
and bluing is being erected in Los Angeles.
Portland charter freight rates to Liver
pool are the lowest known for years at that
port
A hunter at Cucumong, San Bernsrdino
county, has shot one thousand dozen quail
this summer.
The pioneers of Washington Territory have
organized an association. The membership
is limited to those who came before 1856.
The American bark Colems sailed Satur-
day from Astoria, Or, for Hongkong, with
S57 Chinese passengers. All but one took re-
turn certificates.
The Stockton Mall says that Cutler
Salmon, the owner of the newly gas
well on the French Camp road, has run pipes
from the well into his house, and the gas is
used for heating. lighting and cooking. The
water which issues from the well is charged
with minerals, and bathing facilities have
been provided.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
HOME AND ABROAD.

The Mormon QuestiOn-RaiIrOad War In
Michigan-PateHt 10 California Invent
Ors-rbe Case of 0'DOnnell-MeXican
Educational @Ovemeht-Runaway Cars
Raid ON Poker Rooms In ST. Louis
Affairs In Foreign Lands-Etc.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31

The eminent Italian seismologist, Pro-
fessor Palmieri, attributes the Ischia dis
aster to subsidence of land consequent ON
the unusual activity Of Mount Yesuvius,
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31


By the President Of the United States Of America
A proclamation. In furtherance of the custom Of
the people at the closing of each year to engage
upon a day set apart for that purpose in special
festival Of praise to the Giver of ALL l. Chester A.
Arthur President OF the United States do hereby
designate Thursday, the 29th day of November
next, as day of National Thanksgiving. The year
which is drawing TO an end has been replete with
evidences Of Divine goodness. The prevalence of
health the funess Of the harvests the stability of
peace and order, the growth Of fraternal feeling,
the spread of intelligence, civil and religious lib
causes for reverent rejoicing. do, therefore, rec
ommend that on the day above mentioned the peo-
pie rest from their accustomed labors, and meeting
in their several places of worship express their de-
vout gratitude to God that He hath dealt so bount
fully with this Nation, and pray that his grace and
favor abide with it forever
(Signed) CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the President:
FREDERICK I. FRELINGHUTsEN,
Secretary Of State.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
The Irish Question

New YORK, October 3Osh.-M. P. Burt,
Liberal member of Parliament, in an inter
view here to-day, said "The bitterness be-
tween the Orapgemen and Catholics has
added to the difficulties of treating the Irish
question. but l hope better judgment will
prevail, and it certainly will if Parnell's
voice is as powerful as it used to be. Psrnell
is gaining strength, and it is estimated that
he will be able to command 20 to 80 votes in
Parliament, which means that Parnell will
control the Government, and may, by hold
Jog the balance of power, which that number
would give him, dictate his own and his coun.
try's terms" Burt fsvors home rule for Ire
land to the fullest extent, but deprecstes
assisted emigration to America
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
DOMESTIC NEWS.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RzcoRD-USroSI
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31

THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. = The
following is the Presidents proclamation
day of National Thankgiv-
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
Mexican Educattouarv wove

New YORK, October S0th.-At a weekly
meeting of Baptist preachers yesterday
morning, Don Severe Fernandez, Mayor Of
Saltillo, in Coahuila. Mexico, and Jose Maria
Csrdmas, Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton of that State, were present. Cardmas
stated there were no schools in the State from
which the visitors came where young women
could be educated, and it is desired to found
college for young women and girls. with
several preparatory schools. Governor Evar.
isto Madeo has pledged the greater part of
$50, 600, a sum already subacribed, on con.
di.ion that the Baptist denomination will
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31

MARQUETTE (Mich,), October 3Oth.-Des-
perste fighting among the Italian employees
on the Marquette and Western road was go.
ing on at intervals yesterday. All work was
suspended. Bad feeling has existed for some
time, and the quarrel over some shovels
brought on fight. Revolvers, clubs, axes
and knives were used, the fight being extend.
ed to the principal business streets. One man
was, perhaps, fatally stabbed, another re-
ceived serious blow in the side from an AK,
and many received less injuries. Only two
artists were made.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
Patents to California Inventors,

WASHINGTON, October 30th.-The follow.
ing patents were issued to California invent
ors to-day: San Francisco-Budd Smith, ro-
tary harrow and clod-breaker VIM. Scholz,
ventilator; John Roach, plummet lamp |;
John S. Klapperich, fifth wheel for vehicles !;
A. L. Fish. machine for pulverizing land,
etc.; Csrnie Elikan, spooler bobbin; Tyrrel
Greggsby, gang plow. Yountville-Nicholas
Didiot, centrifugal pump. Bakersfield
Thomas A. Wilson, composition for sgue.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
0'DenneII's Case

CHICAGO, October 30.h.-It was announced
that Judge Fullerton and Roger A. Pryor
had already gone to London to be present at
the trial. as counsel for O'Donnell. and that
a csblegram had been sent from Chicago to
ascertain whether w. J. Hynes and W. w.
O'Brien would be allowed to take part in the
trial, and make pleas for O'Donnell, provided
they went to England fortified with recon-
mendations from the Secretary of State of
the United States. 1t is expected an answer
will be received to-day. 1t is also stated the
expenses of the trial would probably reach
$50 600, and that the Chicago committee
would be able to raise at least Sc, 600 in the
NEXT three deys
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
Cabinet Meeting.

WASHINGTON, October 3Oth-The Cabinet
meeting to-day was attended by all the men,
bers except Secretary Frelinghuysen. It is
understood that several important questions,
pending ia the different departments, were
finally disposed of. One OF the matters con.
sidered was the ad Instability of ordering
courts of hapiry to investigate the conduct
of CommsS n Wildes aud Lieutenant Gar.
lington iEGshe recent Greely relief expedi.
ton. 1t is believed that the requests OF
these two officers for an investigation will
he comDlied with
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
Verdict OF Net Guilty

LOUISVILLE (Ky.), October 3Oth-Msior
S. r. Crumbough, Collector of Internal
Revenue Of the Second District of Kentucky,
who has been on trial in the United States
Court three days, charged with using official
envelopes for private correspondence, was to-
day found not guilty by the jury. The in
dictmehts grew out of the efforts of certain
parties to have Crumbough dismissed, in or
der that they might secure his place. A large
amount of soiled political linen has been dis
played in the trial.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
The Texas Negro Scare.

CAMERON, October 30th.-Sheriff Lipgcom,
in obedience to instructions from the Gov.
ernor, proceeded to the eastern portion of this
county, where the disturbance among the
colored people are alleged to have taken
place. lie found considerable excitement
among the whites and blacks, but no indica.
tion of violence or rioting. A meeting was
held by the white and colored citizens, and a
peaceful and harmonious sentiment was ex-
pressed. The excitement has subsided, and
probably had no real foundation.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31

WASHINGTON, October 3Oth-In dispatch
to the Department of State, Rolin NJ. Dag
gett, United States Minister Resident at
Honolulu, reports that at a meeting of the
Hawaiian Cabinet of that date the resolution
of April 8, 1888, protesting against the fur
ther immigration of Chinese "male labor
ers" into the Hawaiian Islands, was consid.
cred, The resolution was adopted,
Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-31
Runaway Cars.

On CRY (Pa.), October 3Oth.-Several
empty cars on the Cranberry coal railroad
became uamansgeable yesterday and rsn
down steep grade at rapid rate. At the
edge of Oil City the runaways collided with
other cars standing on the track, with great
violence, and number were badly broken
and derailed. One was lifted bodily and
hurled into the second story of dwelling
house, almost completely demolishing the
building. Several people who were in the
house escaped unipj pjured. A brakeman was
on the car when it made its wild leap, and
was only slightly bruised.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19

-THE London Times concludes ,
long article on the grain, root and
erase crop. Of Great Britain with the
remark tbs: tbis--i. O., the presen,
season makes nine unfortunate corn
seasons in succession against which
British farmers ADD landlords have
had to ight-ths word "corn" be
ing used, not a. with us for maize
hut for grain in general. Taking e
bushels per acre A. an average crop
the whea, crop Of 1883 was estimated
about three weeks ago at 9l.6 pei
cent, or 8 1 per cent below the aver.
age. Oats we're estimated At 1866
per cent, the average being set At 10
bushels per aero. This 10 the only
cereal that 10 above the average, but
the potato crop, which helps TO make
up for deficiency in the cereals, is on
usually good, being rated At 1905,
or 70.6 above an average Of i've tons
to the acre. The other root crops
are above the average, and so is the
clover crop, bgt the hay crop is
somewhat deficient.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19

A PR1NrER's HAsD.--A Russian
statiscian has amused himself calcu.
la'ing the distance travelled 10 a year
ny the hand OF 4 printer. He takes
the principle that skiIlful compost.
tor, working ten hours . day, allow
ing for correcting and distributing.
sets up $4,000 letters. 10 counting
the year At 800 working day, be
makes then a total of !, GOO, 900 let.
tiers. Consequently, the distance
IRON the case to the stick and from
the stick to the case being estimated
at two feet, makes 10 all 1900, 900
feet, there being $3.50 feet in 4 geo.
graphical mile, 90 that the distance
made in q year under these condi-
lions by printers hand IL 10 tho
neigLborhood Of 800 miles or Z milo
a day. Paper World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19

-THEy had q revival down 10 In.
diana recently which ended in old
Ben Wilson being made deacon
Last Sunday old Ben Was especially
annoyed by young men who, during
the whole time Of service, were dirt
ing With his youngest daughter.
Their misbehavior was carried to eli.
max when the regenerated father was
praying. Suddenly be felt that he
could bear it no longer, and raised
his voice to its highest pitch he pray
ed: "An' now, o Lord, hev mercy on
the dun idiot with store clothes on as
is winkin' at our Alice, an keep him
hangin' around the church door when
sarvice is over Till can git him an
put head on him! Amen!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-09-19
Ben Butler wants to dance.

--BEN Butler wants to dance. In
his speech At the Tewkesbury picnic
he said:
l want to come here again, and il
I AN not too old I expect to see the
bright faces OF your children, and ]
should really like to dance, and
hope next year will have an oppor.
tunity. l have not forgotten how to
dance myself, although my business
has been lately to make other people
dance. Laughter and applause. | l
should like tn have a chance to come
here and dance--and ii some young
lady wont dance with me, there are
some Of my compatriots who will
dance with me, aud we will have a
dance 10 spite Of she younger ones.
[Grest laughter.