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, 1885-12-08
Washington News.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 7. -Governor
Warren, of Wyoming, in his annual re-
port refers to the Rock Springs Chinese
labor riots of September 3. The white
miners who engaged in the massacre were,
he says, nearly all aliens. He stated the
action he took in suppressing the riots
and says that public sentiment in those
places where Chinese are employed in the
mines is decidedly in favor of the rioters.
Several arrests were made, but no indict
ments were found. He suggests that the
insurrection act be amended by the iuser-
ton of the word territorial, - so that the
doubt about the power of the govern
ment to summon troops in cases of emer-
gency might be removed. The governor
says Wyoming believes in and endorses
women suffrage.
Much apprehension has been mani
tested in the west in respect to the scope
Of Commissioner Sparks recent decision
to the effect that claimants who have pre-
viously had the benefit of the pre- emp
ton law cannot commute their home
stead claims, Members of congress have
received many letters on the subject, indi
eating the widespread fear that the deci-
sion was to be made retroactive, which
would have the effect of upsetting the ii
ties to many claims which had passed by
purchase into the hands of third parties.
Sepator Van Wyck, on behalf Of
many Of his constituents, recently made
inquiry of Gen. Sparks in reference to the
matter, and was informed that the decis-
ion will, unless reversed by the authori-
ties, be a guide for the future action Of
land officers, but that the commissioner is
not inclined to 90 into the notions Of his
predecessor nor interfere with claims
which have already been secured under
former rulings Of the land Office in this re
spect, unless fraud is shown to have been
perpetrated in securing such claims.
The secretary to-day transmitted to
congress estimates ofthe appropriations re.
quired for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1887. The total amount estimated as re.
quired for all expenses of the government
is So, 1896. 5s5, 552, which is Sl5.67S l53
more than the sum called for IN the estl'
mate submitted last year, and So SIG, nc
more than the aggregate appropriation
for the present fiscal year.
, 1885-12-08
The Long Lost IS Found.

DOVER. n. II Dec, 7-Twenty-three
years ago Jack O'Brien. who was serving
in the United States navy, and who had
several hundred dollars in his possession,
mysteriously disappeared. A woman
who lived over a saloon in this city circu-
lated a story that the man had been
murdered in the saloon and his body car
ried away by four men whose names she
gave. Jack 0'Buen was believed to bo
the victim. During all these years there
has not been the slightest news Of
O'Brien, although sought far and wide,
and certain parties lay under a cloud OF
suspicion for numbering him. This after
noon the long last Jack came into a gro
Gerry store. He said he went to one Of
the Atlantic ports, going into merchant
service and sta ing there ever since, never
hearing from Dover. lie is now about
fifty years OF age.
, 1885-12-08
CRIME RECORD.
Disgraceful Scene at a Hanging
in Louisville.
Brutal Attempted Murder by
Three Brothers.
A Confidential Clerk Skips
Across the Line.
CRIME RECORD.
Disgraceful Scene at a Hanging.

LOUISVILLE, Dee. Joe Early, the
murderer OF Leander Lawson, was hanged
this afternoon at Williamsburg. Ky. in
the presence of ! 900 people. He was re-
signed to his fate and said he believed the
Lord would forgive him. He ascended
the scaffold without a tremor. Some Of
the crowd were very drunk and laughed
and ioked, and a great many of them tried
to climb the scafiold. The guards pushed
them back and her threats to tear the
scafiOli down were made. In the row
two shots were fired. The second shot
struck Alice Sharp, colored, in the head.
making a bad scalp wound. The woman
screamed aud for II tiue there was great
excitement. When order was restored
Early was asked if he had anything to say.
He replied, mo; | am ready when you
The trap fell and Early died in
twenty minutes from strangulation. The
crime for which he was hanged was com
mitted some months ago He went into
a school in which Lawson was teaching,
was put out, but returned AMI shot Law
son dead.
, 1885-12-08
TIE HOUSE..


The chamber presented a pleasant scene,
a bright red carpet lending an air Of
cheeriness and warmth to the hall, which
had been thoroughly renovated since last
spring. While a number of desks, in
Guiding that of the speaker, were decora-
ted with flowers. Here and there a group
of members stood chatting aud laughing,
political animosities being set to one side
for the time being, while the members
took advantage of the occasion to extend
their acquaintance among their older and
more experienced colleagues. Apart from
the exchange of greetings the chief topic
Of conversation was the proposed change
of the rules. The galleries were crowded,
with the exception Of the executive gal
lery, which was only partially filled. A
majority of the spectators were ladies.
At precisely noon the house was called
to order by j. b. Clark, its clerk, and the
first session of the forty-ninth congress
began. When order was secured the
clerk 3 call disclosed the presence Of 320
members, the only absentees being Miller
of New York, Henderson Of North Caro-
lima, Aiken OF South Carolina, Craig oil
Texas. and Croxton of Virginia. Nomi
nations for speaker were then in order
and Tucker, of Virginia. presented the
, 1885-12-08
Muroer.

CoBoURG, Dec. Nine years ago Jno.
Knox, a resident of tins place deserted
his wife and departed for the United
States. Shortly after his wife died of "A
broken heart, as alleged, and her three
brothers named Guheen vowed to kill
Knox should he ever return. Yesterday
Knox arrived in own and visited the
house of Goheen's hired man. While
there the brothers learned Of his presence,
called at the house and invited Knox out.
side. Knox left the house. w%hereupon
the brothers attacked him beating him
into insensibility and robbing him as Knox
alleges OF $40, 900 which he had made in
speculation.
, 1885-12-08

PrrrsBuRG, Dec. From l O'Clock
yesterday afternoon until 10 O'Clock last
night the towns of Beaver Falls and New
Brighton we're cut off entirely from nat
ural gas to make connections with the
Rochester mains. The weather was in-
t~ensely cold and much suffering resulted.
Many families went to bed to keep wal
or to their neighbors who still used the
old fashioned fuel, coal No food could
be cooked, and restaurants using coal did
a land office business Hotel guests abln-
doned the hotels, and the churches held
no evening service. Manufacturers run
ming a night turn had to shut down, and
it is thought considerable loss will be ex-
perienced at the glass houses and pottery
from cooling Of pots and kilns. At 10
o'clock gas was turned on and many got
out of bed to cook supper,
, 1885-12-08
All Quiet in Utah.

SALT LAKE, Dec. BATTERY D, 9TH
artillery. arrived here to-day at IL a m
Five companies from Fort Douglas waited
Tor them at the depot and escorted them
10 camp three miles out on the beach,
this afternoon. A binding snowstorm
prevailed all day, but the military display
attracted great crowds which stood sullehly
by without a sign. AS the band reached
the corner Of Temple block it struck up a
lively air, which continued until past that
and the Tithing block. Gen. McCook
was ut the head OF the column with his
staff, flags flying and the magnificent ac-
coutremcnts of the battery made a grand
and pleasant sight. The battery com
prises four guns and seventy men, under
Mai. Rawles. The city is absolutely tran
, 1885-12-08

name of Carlisle, of Kentucky. Reed, Of
Maine, being placed in nomination by the
Republicans. The vote was announced
as follows; Carlisle, III; Reed, 1873, and
amid loud applause the clerk declared
Carlisle elected, aud appointed Messrs.
Tucker and Reed as a committee to con.
duct the speaker to the chair.
While waiting for the committee to re-
port. the house proceeded, on motion of
Mr.. Springer, of Illinois, to save time to
draw for seats. Mr.. Mills, of Texas,
asked unanimous consent that Mr.. Kelly,
of Pennsylvania, the father of the
house, be permitted to choose his seat in
advance, but Mr.. Bennett, of North Car
olina, objected. Mr.. Reed then suggested
that Mr.. Kelly leave his hat upon his
desk and assured him that his wish would
DO respected. and the members then re-
turned behind the circle of desks and
waited eagerly while a blindfolded page
drew from a box numbered marbles which
correspondent to the numbers attached to
their names. The first marble drawn was
237 and S~tapenecker, of New York.
proved to be the lucky man. He selected
a seat on the Democratic side, a little to
the left of the speakers chair and three
rows from the front. Mr.. Breckenridge,
oil Arkansas, was the next fortunate one.
and he took possession of his old desk.
The next dozen names drawn we're those
OF new members, and the faces of the
older men heightened as they saw their
chance of securing prominent seats les
SEEMING. On the Democratic side, how
ever, Mr.. Warner of Ohio, Mr.. McAdoo
of New Jersey, Mr.. Springer and Mr..
Eden of Illinois, and Mr.. Bland of Mis-
souri,, were able to secure good positions.
The last nam called was that of Mr..
Geddes, of Ohio. Mr.. Holman, of In
diana, hen rose and said:
"Mr. Speaker, the melancholy duty has
devolved upon me OF announcing to the
house that Thomas A. Hendricks, vice
president of the United States, at his
home in the city of indianapolis, Ind, on
the 25th day of last month departed this
life. The death of this eminent citizen,
after a long period of public service, hold
ing the second Office in the gift of the
with a reputation in public and
private life of unsullied goodness, has
occasiOned a widespread expression Of
grief throughout the whole republic.
Undoubtedly congress will at an early
moment, acting through both its houses.
an occasion for a proper expires
sion touching the life, character and
public service of the deceased. Out of
to his memory | move that this
hoyse do now adjourn"
The motion was agreed to unanimously,
accordingly the house adjourned
, 1885-12-08
A Heavy Defaulter.

TORONTO, Dec 7.-Commercial circles
have been considerably agitated over the
dissolution Of partnership Of A. r. Nc
Muster & Bro wholesale dry goods deal
ers. Ugly rumors are ahoat about A. r. Car
michael cashier and confidential clerk of
the firm of Carmichael left the city on FIJI
day night and is now in the United States
Various estimates of his defalcatiou
have been mad, ranging between $50 900
and $4,000. Carmichael. it is SAID, has
been leading a very fast life.
, 1885-12-08
Carleton In .Sanon" and ..rhe MIkadO."

The San Francisco press is p~raising
Cartoons productions of Npnon aud
TIE Mikpdo authorized revision) in the
most enthusiastic way. The Gail says:
MIR. Carleton is too thorough an artist
to encourage the belief that his own per-
s%onality can be made to attract audiences
irrespective of his support. He has
gathered about him a company of ladies
and gentlemen fully capable of giving Ge-
nee's opera in the most thorough manner
and it is all the more gratifying to every
LIuslcal student to observe how great is
the measure of his success at the Baldwin.
That delicious bit of melody, ANNA, in
rapture | come to thee, has caught
the popular ear, and may now
be heard everywhere. Another pretty
song Is the chorous near the end Of the
second act, He Limps.' Ndnon con-
tnues its successful run during the com
ing week, and that it will even increase
in public favor there eau be no possible
doubt.
The company will appear here on Sat
urday, December u, giving The MRddo
in the afternoon and Ndnon in the even
ing.
, 1885-12-08
CONGRESS.
Organization Of the Senate and
House.
The Oath of Office Administered
to Sherman.
Drawing for Seats in the Lower
House.
CONGRESS.
CONGRESSIONAL.
THE SENATE

of the senate have not for many year,
been 30 crowded on the opening day o.
the session. The walls of the senate
chamber are draped in deep black, out OF
respect to the memory of the late vice
president
The senate was called to order at II
noon. After prayer, Mr.. Edmunds nom
tied Senator Sherman for president of the
senate. MIR. Voorhees, moved to substi-
tute the name of Mr.. Harris; the yeas
and nays were then ordered upon Mr..
Voorhees, motion. Mr.. Voorhees, amend.
ment was lost 'y a strict party vote,
whereupon Mr.. Sherman was elected.
Upon the request of Senator McCook,
Mr.. Sherman was escorted to the chair
by Messrs. Edmunds and Voorhees,, and
the oath of Office administered to him by
MIR. Edmunds. Mr.. Sherman then said:
Senators, | return you my grateful
thanks for the high honor you have con-
ferred upon me. In common with
all the people of the United States, | feel
a profound sorrow for the sudden death
of the vice president, who, by the consti-
tuition, is also declared to be the president
of the senate The contingency las now
arrived when it becomes the imperative
duty of the senate to elect Il president
pro temperate; in accepting the position
assigned me, | feel that there are many
senators on either side of the house more
apt in the discharge of the duties of this
position, and more experienced in the
rules of orders of the senate than myself;
still [ accept with the sincere desire that
| may be able II enforce the rules with
kindness and impartiality, SO as to ascer-
tain if possible the sense of the majority
OF the senate, and to give. the minority
its full constitutional rights and protec-
ton. With the sincere desire of per
forming this duty, l appeal to each indi-
vidual senator for his courtesy and for
bearance.
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Cattle kecelpts.

CHICAGO. Dec. 7.-Cattle-Receipts,
1000; market active and about steady,
shipping steers, $50 to ], 800 pounds 50. so
@5.s5; stockers and feeders 50 1904 10;
through Texas cattle, cows and steers,
81 40(G315.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; market active
and unchanged; natives, 81. OO(a3s 0;
lambs, 50, 50@462l per cwt.
, 1885-12-08

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilhlains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles. or no pay required. Ii IS
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by W. n. Hunt.
, 1885-12-08

Mr.. d. II. Barnaby, of OsweRo, n. Y,
says that his daughter was taken with a
violent cold which terminated in pneu-
monia, and all the best doctors gave the
case up aud said that she could live but a
few hours at most. She was in this con
dition when a friend recommended DR..
WIN. Halls Balsam for the lungs, anu
advised her to try it. She accepted it as
a last resort. aud was surprised to find
that il produced a marked change for the
better. aud by persevering in its use, a
cure was effected.
, 1885-12-08
Burmnh Wants TO be Annexed.

RAGooN, Dec. The chamber Of
commerce here has repeated is request
to the government to annex Burmih, in
accordance with the wish Of the Burmese
people and protests that another Burmese
ruler would lead to endless trouble.
, 1885-12-08
The Queen Regents Thanks.

MADRID, Dec. The Official Gazette
publishes a note from the queen regent,
IN which she offers her thanks to the
army for its profession of regret at the
death of the King and its loyalty to the
throne. Republican papers violently de-
nounce the pope for ftvoring the project
to marry the young Queen Mercedes to a
son of Don Carlos.
, 1885-12-08
i w nnniel Tor senntor.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. In the Dem
ocratic caucus 10 night, John W. Danie'
was nominated for United States senator
by a vote Of 65 to 81 for John 8. Bar
, 1885-12-08

Our tailoring department Is now com.
plete with all the late novelties in fine for
eigu and domestic fabrics. b. llellman
, 1885-12-08

Engraving in all u bramrhes Is dons at
ZEnNER. JACKSON q BULoHsER's
, 1885-12-08

Overcoats are being sold regardless of
former prices at Polaek's.
, 1885-12-08

Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-12-11

matter-of-fact way in which he might
hare criticised the weather.
"Going 70 vienna"' she capped.
''Oh. Frederick"
..lfy dear child. Il Is bu: . mere bag.
stelIe Of . journeyi One doesn't mind
travel nowadays. ! shall not be later
than November in returning"
Butt may 60 with you?"
"You? Ny dear, don't think Of it.
Ny travel will necessarily be too rapid
to think Of e~ncumbcring myself with .
lady companion. l must 60 and come
with the greatest speed"
May said nothing more, but there was
q blur before her eyes. q sickening sen
sation of despair at her heart. He cared
no more for the society which had been
dear to him once. Oh, what had she
done to forfeit the love that had once
been poured out 50 fondly on her life?
1t was a rainy June twilight when
the banker, wrapped in a dreadnaugh:
coat and with his travelling cap pulled
down yer his eyes paced up and down
the deck Of the steamer G~alat:a, heed
less Of oil the tumult Of weighing an
Choir. Through the Misty dusk he tried
vainly to catch the ghostly outlines Of
the city ~sp.res-the city that held his
young wife.
'.She will be happy enough without
me-" he told himself, bitterly. "She
has her mother and sister with her.
She babe me adieu without a tear. ard
it may be that my continued absence
will teach her to think less coldly Of
me. Dear little May-sweet spring
blossom-my prayers may reach you. If
my love can not"
And as The steamer plowcd her way
onward and the darkness deepened
Frederick Marriott went below.
To his infinite surprise the state.
room he had engaged for his own be-
half and use was not empty. A lady
sat there with veiled face and dropping
head. Frederick Harriott paused in
surprise-the figure rose up. and throw.
ing aside its veil revealed the blue.
starry eyes and pale cheek of May her.
self.
''Oh, Frederick. pardon mel" she
sobbed. throwing herself into his arms.
''but ! could not let you go alone! I
love you, Frederick; lean not live with
out you. When thought of you be-
ing alone. perhaps i'll. in q strange
land ! thought I should lose my senses.
Dear husband. tell me that you arc moi
angry with me.'
And she burst into a food of tears.
my own May-my wife-my love,
Close. close to my heart for evermore!-
And that waS all no aaii
May Haven had married for money:
May Harriott had learned the secret OF
love!-ChicdgO Nail.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-12-11
MINGH
The Founding and Development 81 the
Magic City Of the South.

The Founding and Development 81 the
Magic City Of the South.
Birmingham, the magic city Of the
South, was incorporated December 10,
1871. and is beautifully situated in
Jones Valley. Jones County, Ala, and
is the county seat at present. The
former capital town Of Jefferson County
was Elyton. distant about two miles, now
a suburb of the city. containing a mum.
Der Of fine residences. James Il. Powell.
John T. Miller and Samuel TAFT were
the original promoters and founders
of the new city. They saw their chance
and means to 60 in and win by buying
up the lands about the time the South
& North Alabama 4 Chattanooga
Roads were being built through this
then wild and comparatively unknown
section, for. until then. little il any.
thing was known of the vast mineral
wealth here deposited.
The gentlemen previously named.
after q careful survey of the lands. for
the purpose Of ascertaining beyond
doubt the extent, quality, etc. Of the
coal, iron and limestone, were fully
assured of the almost iuexhaustiblc
quantity and Of the superior quality Of
the same. Immediately they set about
forming a company or syndicate for the
purpose of developing the lands and
bringing into market these rich depos-
its that had lain hidden for unknown
ages. A location for a city was care
fully and judiciously selected, surveyed.
and, as our friend. ''Boss" Shepherd
would say. laid out in = comprehensive
plan. with the eye Of faith to the future
greatness Of the embryo city. The re-
ports at first were doubtfully received.
so incredible they seemed. 1t was
hard for the staid old iron masters Of
Pennsylvania and other mineral re-
gions to believe that such vast deposits
Of minerals could exist in the South.
and that it could remain here or else
where for so long 4 time undiscovered.
Shrewd and cnterprising iron men and
capitalists of New Castle, Pa. and
Wheeling, W. Va, came on to see for
themselves. and were convinced of the
tTutululiesS VI tue StoteulcIItS Auuuc.
They purchased lands and erected fur
naces. mills. etc. The result has been
marvellous. The taxable property Of
the city of Birmingham was in 1885.
e2.6S2. 909. and in 1884 had increased
to IS, 500. 1856. The city is lighted with
q superior gas manufactured from coal
procured in the immediate vicinity.
Water of . good quality is furnished
from a clear stream that flows e by.
A paid fire department is maintained.
while the police and sanitary are all
that could be expected. The city
boasts Of a pretty opcra-house. capable
Of seating 1850 persons. one Of the
best arranged places of amusement in
the Soush.-Bgmir9acm (Ai0.) Cor.
Washington STIR.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-12-11
6iSCUIT.BAKING.
How . Professional Cook Attracts Fash
iOnable Ladies'.

NOV on, ladies. move on: o I
blockade the sidewalk" exclaimed a
policeman i'm stentOrian tones yester-
day afternoon rs he pushed his way
through 4 large crowd of ladies stand
ing on the sidewalk at a busy point on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. The ladies were
Of the most reputable and fashionable
in the city. Among them was a men,
Der Of Il Cabinet officers family; two
more were wives of Senators. while
others were the wives and daughters
of Representatives to Congress. depart
mcnt officials and wealthy residents.
The ladies were all craning their dear
nccks towards a show window that
opened out on the sidewalk in a new
restaurant and confectionery. In the
window stood a large gas-stove and
oven, and a white male cook at wOrk
all open TO the fullest view. Word.
and facial expressions Of delight Were
heard from the lady spectators and
seen on every hand. The cook wa,
baking biscuits. His oven consisted Of
a steel plate. perfectly smooth and lev
81. and abou, n and a half by three
fee, in size. Under il. At distances ot
two or three inches. We're small flames
of ga>light-
..See the biscuits raise exclaimed a
dozen feminine voices. And they
don't burn"
Soon the biscuits-large. .laky ones.
with slightly Drowned side>-Were
taken off. and flannel or b2tieTcase>
poured on. Meanwhile. there were
other kitchen maneUve.s on the part
Of the COOK. and every move was
watched by the Q: a~r:-iocracy
on ;he sidewalk. The policemen kept
! open = passageway. IL the other VIII
dow a coniectioner was making bon
bons. and caranels and other fancy
candy. H was also watched by many.
but the kitchen-work. the cooking,
seemed 20 be the attraction
An old lady Of s~risiocratic air. tired
with the tension of on-lOoking. said a
she turned away:
"Weil. what 4 little thing attracts
our frs, ladies. People would b. sur-
pr!>ei. though. TO know how aml'ec.
Is their information Of cookery
Quite 3 number Of firms have !2iled
within u few years 81 iais lo-aI!oa-
The introduction. BY q new : 81
his kitchen in the front window. IA,
created almost . sensation and mSd.
nj. business a success IL : fortnight
Proc: o. cleanliness Gas done j. mora
than snythIng else, though Wasting
ton CsIGc.