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THE LAST HOPE GONE.
Riel's Friends Have Done All
That Was Possible.
A DEATH WARRANT
Sent to Regina BY Special Messenger
And Rfel Will Die on
Monday.
THE LAST HOPE GONE.


QUEBEC, November 12.-It is learned from
q reliable quarter this evening that the
Priyy Council has forwarded an official
letter to Sheriff Chaplain. ordering the exc
cution of Riel on Monday morning at 8
o'clock. 5'-' ---~'' ~ So
OTTAWA, Ont, November 12.-Mr. Cour-
sol, member OF Parliament for Montreal
East. is here and has had interviews with
all the Ministers in town to urge the COM
mutation Of Riel's sentence. The Ministers
are very reticent. Mr.. Coursol says he is
under the impression that there is very
little hope for the condemned man. A
number Of other Quebec Conservative men,
bers have visited Ottawa during the past
few days to urge the communication OF the
death sentence.
NEWSPAPER SENTIMENTS.
QUEBEC, November lathe briefness of
the respite accorded to Riel has been ac-
cepted here as meaning that his doom is
sealed. The two principal French papers
of the city, L'Enement and L'Electeur,
which voice the feelings and opinions OF the
French Canadian population OF both par
Monday next.
PREPARING FOR DEATH.
New YORK, November ia Montreal |
special to the Post says: It is known that
a special messenger is on his way to Regina
with an official document from the Gov
ernor-General, ordering Sheriff Chapleau
to proceed with the execution of Riel.
Meanwhile, according to the communica-
tion received by Bishop Grander, Riel
passes the greater portion OF his time in
prayer and meditation. He has written
farewell epistles to his wife and children
and to his sister, who resides IN this city.
Within the last few days extra precautions
have been taken to prevent any surprise.
The guards have been doubled, q mounted
patrol is always on duty and none but the
priests, the commanding officer. the
mounted police and the surgeon are per-
mitted within the cell. The cell he occu-
pies is six feet four inches by four feet. the
only articles of furniture being smalliron
bed and low chair. He is an early riser
and is invariably up and dressed before
reveille at o'clock. He scarcely completes
his toilet when he sinks down upon his
knees beside the bed and remains trans
fixed like statue in prayer for hours at q
time.
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A FORMIDABLE ARRAY,
The Force Being Sent to Interview the
King of Burmah.

RANGooN, November 12.-Advices just
received from Mandalay state that the
Burmese have detained the steamer which
was sent to Mandalay to bring away the
Europeans, and threaten to burn her if she
attempts to leave. Foreigners are not
allowed to leave. The British expedition
the force under General Pendergast-wil
cross the frontier OF Burmah on Monday.
The fotilla is now ready. and comprises
rty-av-4staan,a.s and 81: - .s-a.-~+' e---a
batteries, the latter being filed out from
six of the largest barges. Erch OF the float
ing batteries carry two sixty-pounder how
itzers and are attended by armed launches.
Twelve-pounder siege guns are mounted on
the steamers. The force numbers 10000
men, 700 camp followers, 500 mules and
two elephant batteries.
THE KINGS PROCLAMATION.
RANGooN, November liking Thebaw
has issued a proclamation declaring that
he will not accept the absurd propositions
of the Indian government, and, therefore,
declaring war. He promises personally to
lead his troops and calls upon his subjects
to fight for the defense Of their country
and religion. Europeans are not to be mo-
Tested until the invaders cross the frontier.
when all will be slain. Many Europeans
are lea wing Mandalay unhindercd. The
Italian consul will remain for the prerent.
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RAILROAD CARELEssN Ess.
TWO NATIONAL CONvENTIOss.
The Pork Breeders and Butter Makel
In Chicago.

The Pork Breeders and Butter Makers
In Chicago.
CHICAGO, November 1.-THE National
Swine Breeders Association held q meeting
here to-day, at which President D. w.
Smith delivered his annual address. F. M.
Springer read a paper on the Benefits OF
Organization" and. D. L. Thomas one on
Diseases OF SWINE"
THE DAIRY CONVENTION.
The second days proceeding Of the Ma
tional Butter and Cheese Association, in
the second annual convention, was called
to order by President J. Mcdonald, Of
Philadelphia, in Battery DIS Armory. Six
hundred and thirty y-seven delegates reported
from twenty.nine States. B. F. Van Walk
enberg, Chairman of the Statistical Com
mittee, of New York, then made his report
State. which showed g. decrease in value
over that of last year. This he attributed
to the butterine lnanufactory. Mr.. Warner,
of the Philadelphia Produce Exchange, fol-
lowed with report on the receipts in
Philadelphia, which compared favorably
with that of last year. The further
reading of the reports was postponed until
the afternoon session. United States Com
missioner of Agriculture Coleman followed
with an exhaustive address on deleterious
effect of the manufacture of imitation dairy
products on the business of honest pro.
ducers and dealers. Hestrongly condemned
it and recommended that resolutions be
drafted to induce Congress to adopt d
National law prohibiting the sale and man.
ufacuure of the products. He was loudly
applauded in his remarks. Patents have
been granted for the manufacture of butter
inc. which contains ingredients positively
injurious to the system.
Mr.. Curtis, of New York. offered resolu-
tions, which were referred. These resolu-
tions declared that imitation dairy pro-
ducts were injurious and asked Congress to
pass laws prohibiting their manufacture
and sale. The Dairy Commissioner Of New
York, j. K. Brown, made short address.
after which an adjournment was taken
until 9 o'clock D. M
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A PITCHED BATTLE.
It Results I'm the Capture Of a Notorious
and Desperate Outlaw.

Nashville, November 12.-News was re-
ceived here of the capture, after desperate
resistance, OF Riley Pyle, who has for six
teen months evaded arrest, for killing
United States Commissioner Mcdonald in
Pickett county. 1t has been known for
months that Pyle was hiding in the noun
tains near his home, but the revenue force
was unable to locate him. Recently it was
learned that he was near the Kentucky
line, and the posse found him after a peri
lous journey through the woods. Pyle re-
fused to surrender and pitched battle was
fought, in which Pyle was shot in the leg
and William Pyle. his brother, and Thomas
Kidwell were dangerously hurt. Pyle at
last gave up and medical attention was
given the trio. Pyle will be arraigned for
obstructing Commissioner Mcdonald in the
discharge of his duty, the Federal courts
not having jurisdiction in the murder case.
Pyle can also be tried in. Pickett county for
murder.
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McCULLOUaH's FUNERAL.
The Great Tragedian's Remains Deposited
i'm q Vault.

PHILADELPHIA, November ia guard
OF honor composed of members of Philadel-
phia Lodge Of the Benevolent and Protect
i've Order of Elks watched over the remains
of John Mccullough during the night. This
morning the doors OF St. Georges Hall CIV
ing entrance to the spare room in which the
body lay, were thrown open and the public
admitted. 1t is estimated that nearly
5000 people looked upon the features Of
the dead actor and fully 10000 failed to
gain admittance. It was after II o'clock
when the solemn service began, Upon the
conclusion of the exercises at the hall, the
remains were given in charge of Philadel-
phia Lodge Of Elks, who, in conjunction
with their brethren from New York, st.
Louis, Chicago and other cities, escorted
them to Monument Cemetery, where after
the performance OF the impressive rites OF
the order, the remains were consigned to the
vault where they will rest for the present.
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A Burning Bark.

PoRr TOWNSEND, November 1.-THE
bark Hope" caught fire at Port Ludlow,
yesterday morning, and was scuttled and
sunk to quench the flames. The cause OF
the fire is unknown. but it is supposed that
the candles used in the lower hold while
,to~ins tho rao Of lumber were left burn,
ing when the 'longshoremen had Knocked
off work. The amount of damage is not
known. The vessel is completely under
water, and is owned by Lewis & Cook, OF
Honolulu, and was commanded by Captain
DehpenhalloW.
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Another Cable Scheme.

ALBANY, N. Y, November lathe Ger
tificate Of Incorporation Of the German
American Telegraph Cable Company was
filed at the State Capitol to-day. The in
corporators and trustees named, who are
residents of Boston and New York. are as
follows: Henry Water ruan, n. Philtrook, ),
Benjamin F. Bradbury. George D. Rich and
Humphrey B. Wyman. The object is to
construct and operate q telegraphic cable
from some suitable point at or near Boston
to some point designated by the Emperor
OF Germany on the coast Of that country;
also a cable between Germany and Great
Britain. The capitals $12, ,OO0, 900, which
the company has the privilege Of increasing
to any sum sufficient to construct, land
and operate the cables. The principal bus
mess office will be located in New York.
offices are to be opened assoon as s., 900,
600 is assured from the sale OF per cent.
coupon bonds issued by the company.
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WASHINGTON, November ll.-Ine fre6l-
dent to-day appointed DR.. John G. Lee, oi
philadelphia, Secretary of Legation at
Constantinople.
THE PosroFFICE DEFIcIENcY.
Sixth Auditor MeGonviiie has submitted
port of the financial operations of the
Postoffice Department during the last fiscal
year. From the report it appears that the
gross postal revenues were $42, $50, ,843;
the expenditures, $49,317, ,1S7; excess oi
expenditures over revenue. Sc, 1864
To this deficiency, says the Auditor, should
be added the amounts certified to the Pa
citic railroads for transportation. 81 ,34O.-
266, and estimated unadjusted liabilities
for 1885, $2S5. 900, making a total def
cheney of $S,3S1.571. The deficiency last
year was 81. 1867. .425, or $3,414, 146 less
than the present deficiency.
The President appointed General Joseph
R. Bartlett, of New York City, to be
Second Deputy Commissioner of Pensions,
in the place of l.. C. Bartlett, resigned on
account OF his health, and William H.
Morgan, Of Nashville, Tennessee, to be a
member of the Board of Indian Commits
sioners, in place OF Orange Judd, resigned.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed to-day:
Arizona-At Payson, Miss Ada Bowers.
Nevada-At Fairplay, Mrs. Sue Hayes.
California-At Yosemite, George Clarke;
Lake Port, William T. Whitten.
THE CUSTOM SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, November 1.-THE annual
report of the Commissioner of Customs
shows that during the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1885, there was paid into !i.y
Treasury from various sources, the ;.c-
counts of which were settled in his Office.
the sum OF $1s3, ,2O7,9 ,9OS. The amount
paid out was $27, 7,125,993. The Commits
sioner suggests that the designation of his
office be changed to the Third Comptroller,
and also suggests the addition of statis-
| tical branch for the preparation OF infor-
nation to be gathered from the settlements
made by him. He suggests the modifica.
| ton OF the laws in regard to the refunding
Of duties and also'in regard to the eappoint-
ment of subordinate officers OF customs.
A recommendation is made for the pay
ment of the chief of customs officers by
salaries instead OF by salary, fees and COM
missions, according to the present system.
An examination OF the light house service
by special agents, the same as is now done
in the customs service, is also urged. -.
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Thraa Men Killed.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, November 12.-News
is received to-day OF triple tragedy on
Verde creek Bardera county. On Wednes-
day evening young farmer named Buck
Bryant suspected two Germans, August
Rhelnhardr and Christian Eckert. OF steal
ing hog. Bryant went to their house, ac-
cused them of the theft, and was fired upon.
Fleeing toward home Bryant was pursued
by Rheinhardt and Eckert, one OF whom
shot and mortally wounded him. The
father OF Bryant hearing his son call, ran
out and shot and killed both of his pursuers.
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CHINESE TROUBLES.
They Can Take Care of Their Own
Coolies-Released on Bail.

OLYMPIA, w. T., November ia large
meeting OF citizens was held to-day in at
cordance with proclamation issued by
Mayor Phillips. Several speeches favoring
law and order were enthusiastically re-
ceived. A committee was appointed and
resolutions were reported. They con-
demned the action of the "anti-Chinese"
congress, called to meet in this city on the
oath, and gave notice to outsiders from
Tacoma and Seattle that Olympia was
amply able to attend to her own business,
and, 1--WE look with suspicion and alarm
upon all attempts to influence our own
fellow citizens by any means whatever
RELEASED on BAIL.
The twenty-nine men from Tacoma in
dicted by the Grand Jury at Vancouver
have been released on So 900 bail each
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Baptist .Bretheren.

New YORK, November 12.-The fourth
annual meeting OF the Baptist Autumnal
Conference was continued here to-day.
nary, read an essay on "Tests OF Admission
to the Church." Rev. DR.. II. F. Colby, OF
Dayton. Ohio, read a paper ON 1.-The Re
vised Version OF the Scriptures and It's
Practical Use' Owing to tue sudden i'll
ness OF Rev. Richard Montague, OF Provi-
dence, r. L., the paper, "The Social Condi-
tions," was read by Rev. B. A. Green, OF
Lynn, Mass. A. A. Kendrick, d. D.. presi-
dent OF Shurtleiff College, Ills, read an es-
say on "Intellectual Problems" The ses-
sion closed, the members to re-assemble at
dinner at Delmo nico's.
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Arroat1mD the Rnnm erH.

WICHITA, Kas., November 12.-The Daily
Eaeie's special from Fort River says that
more boomers were yesterday brought by
the military from the Oklahoma district.
Those prisoners who sign an agreement
to never arain trespass upon the Indian
lands are allowed to pass out. The others
will be escorted out by the troops. The
work OF arresting the boomers is going on
raDidly.
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SOUTHERN APPRECIATION,
A Fair and Square Proposal to Build
Grant q Monument.

LOUISVILLE. KY, November 12.-The
Evening Times, Of this city, contains the
following novel editorial proposition this
afternoon: "Seeing that the people for
whom he fought have virtually refused to
erect a monument to the memory OF Cen
eral Grant. suppose the South, against
whom he fought, only to befriend and pro:
tect them in the hour of their direst and
sorest needs, puts her hand in her purse
and contributes the money to build pile
to the memory OF the hero whose bosom
contained heart that felt for her woes.
The Times will freely contribute to such
a fund. Let's hear from the boys VIII"
wore the gray, and if the thing is feasible
then let's take the steps to set it properly
on foot. What say you, Johnny Rebs?"
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Standing by the Coolies.

LONDON, November 1.-The Times, com
menting on the the anti-Chinese crusade on
the Pacific coast. says: "If Chinese immi
grafton into the United States was thor
oughly blocked for a period, the Chinese
might meet with favorable opportunity
at home and their immigration into the
United States will be altogether diverted
The attempt to turn back the tide OF for
eign colored labor by the means resorted te
by the mobs in the western part OF tht
United Statesi odious, and the injustice
done to the Cinnamon in the recent attacks
ON them is an act Of spoilation committed
against the world at large"
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SAN FRANCISCO, November 12.-Charges
were brought some time ago against Sur
veyor Morton. of this port, that sum OF
lmoney representing the informer's share OF
the proceeds of the quantity of contraband
opium siezed and sold in 1888, had been
appropriated by himself under the guise n
one smith," who in the charges was char.
acterized as myth. After full investiga-
ton, Collector Hager to-day addressed a
letter to Secretary Manning, stating that
the money had been paid to the person en-
titled to receive it, and Surveyor Morton g
integrity in the matter was beyond all
question.
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Earthuuake Shock.

A slight earthquake shock was felt in
Helena at $50 yesterday morning. Anum-
ber of people rushed from their dwellings
into the street, not knowing what was the
matter. The vibrations appeared to be
from east to west, and shook things up
considerably. No damage was done, how
ever. One party lying in bed, in mansion
near Rodney street, said he came near be-
ing thrown out upon the floor. This is the
first earthquake felt in Helena in several
years.-Independent
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Paving w tn Dynamite.

MILWAUKEE, November IA distress
ing accident occurred at the little village OF
Rockfeld this morning. A little four-year-
old daughter of Jacob Dhein, a lime burner
and stone quarter, innocently picked up
large dynamite cartridge used for heavy
blasting, and threw it in the kitchen stove.
A terrific explosion followed, shattering the
house, killing the little girl. fatally injuring
Mrs. Dhein and seriously mutilating the
other members OF the family.
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A Family OF Murder ers

DENVER, November II. A Saguache
special saws: The trial OF the Clements
family for the murder of Thomas Clements
and wife ended this evening after six days
trial. The jnry rendered a verdict ofguilty
in the first degree against Marshall
Clements Sentence will be passed on Sat
urday. The other three, John Clements
Nano Clements and Kate Clements were
remanded to jail to await the action OF the
court, charged with being accessories after
tl,o fac c<
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An Awful Fatality.

FATHER PolNr, Quebec, November 12.-
A family named BIanchett, consisting OF a
woman and five children, belonging at st.
Lucie, arrived there lately from Montreal,
where the head of the family died from
smallpox. Shortly after their arrival the
mother gave birth to another child. Small.
pox broke out among them and they all
died to-day, and the whole family OF seven
is extinct. Fortunately NO one else caught
the infectiOn
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CALIFORNIA; Wine Product.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 12.-Charles
A, Wetmore, State Chief Viticultural Off
Ger, who has just returned from tour
through the State, confirms the previous
reports OF a short wine crop. He says the
years vintage will not exceed seven and d
half million gallons, which with three and
a half million gallons OF old wine, makes
the total quantity in the State at the pres
ent time only eleven million gallons.
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,,. ~ rlcO mo-

r,,rec. November 11.-G'aoss1o dau dn,
cnand Lord Roseberry ana wne ' 81
Srovs'in a carriage from uJ .,a,,fa res to the
through the principal thCrouS Crt',vSs of people
Enss Assembly Hall. Crowds .h,s;asm WAS
,:S rreJ tha route, and great entnuS,m ham clad
hneu ha;tSsted. s On reach ng the ;th iah' neonle
man nam fonnd it literally packed WIZ ~ + now
scont s.a;tine to hear his address " 40 "
speaking. .vnEss.
Gladstone said thai it was ',apoev,t ml% nnestion
ulaa ;.n,ent to deal with the ir'sn at;nn d Of q
pafsil t;s.s ctorily except by the ee,dhsneudently h.
satlsIaccfu sI,owerful enough to act lnaepgn T,rv AZ
parry pfr;sh vote. According W in the
OF Sne liberal reports, such a pal'r tho liberal
well az Do riianent can be ene aue I'm.
coming Tha Tories have circulatea d.. sla'o -,
party ,,its nI about himself, when , 'n' ~ He
itious 'ns%1 SUI liberals never induigeu .m
warfare the at most OF the respecSa a u,e :
tnoasd "r;ss disapproved OF it. w antity Vi land
LOT lott. he possesses large fbat he feled trees
tna. p'as;a. a Another was nd 1.ao "ther untruthe
IN Hsnndays. He recounyseu sbich was that
on ouluR bout him. one OF ~n ~.nanchise. The
uttered cat the household ! iranv y s1tension oi
he OPPOSE That he advocated an na;arred o the
fact was na .m Gladstone then ant re,e ot the
the suffrage; the disestablishmen =, ;nten.
question ue was not aware o. "h +es+ cues
church. no ne ablishmenE ;es q :es' Snev
ton to make ;nAuence. The Iorle' n,ns,
tion by IoiS, =, the question wouio oe " ''lo'
the raising 4 nmd heavy na matter
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McClellan's Will.

New YORK, November 1.-THE will OF
General Mcclellan was fi:cd to-day in the
Surrosate's office, dated January 18. 1873.
After providing for the payment OF all his
debts and funeral expenses, he bequeaths
all his real and personal estate to his wife.
On the death ofhis wife he directs that all his
estate be divided between his two children,
George B. jr. and Mary NJ, share and share
alike. His military accoutrements ne also
leaves to his son, and the sword that was
presented to him by the City of Philadel-
phia he leaves to his daughter. Heappoints
William C. Prime, of this city, his literary
executor, to make such uses as he deems
best OF snch papers as the decedent may
have.
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The Ford Murder Case.

NEw ORLEANS. November 12.-Referring
to his brothers confession Ford said:
Pat, on trial, acknowledged the killing be-
cause he saw what bitter feeling there was
against him. Ford said he made the con-
fession because the board OF pardons had
refused to commute the death sentence OF
Pat and Murphy. He said that Murphy
knew nothing OF the affair and was not
armed at the time. Concluding he said:
III they hang me or my brother it will be
a judicial murder In an interview
ex-Recorder Thomas G. Ford, now in the
Penitentiary, confesses that he is not
brother of Pat Ford, who killed Police
CAPTAIN Murphy.
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Good Advice.

LONDON, November 1.-THE Times. com:
mentine upon the speeches OF Parnell and
Gladstone, advises the country TO return
to Parliament moderate and cautious men,
whather Liberals or Tories rather than ex.
trsmists. who are too plentiful on both
sides.
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Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, November 12.-Cattle receipts,
1000 head; market slow and steady;
shipping steers, 95O@1. 500 pounds $3.4O
@5.5O; stockers' feeders, $2.4O@4; through
Texan steers firmer; 6OO@ 1.O5O pounds,
S2.5O@3.4O; Western rangers. steady; ma
tives and half breeds. $3.3O@4.6O COWS,
$2.75@3.1O; wintered Texans, $3(9 3.oo.
Sales were made as follows:
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They Want NJ Silver.

New YORK, November u. The Board of
.awiade and Transportation recently sent
tere, SO, 900 circulars to merchants through.
out the country asking the prevailing opn-
ion in various localities as to the advisa-
bility OF continuing the compulsory coinage
OF silver dollars. A large number OF replies
are published in an evening paper from
representative business men throughout
the country. The majority OF those pub
lished condemn the further coinage.
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nnnosed to EnRlRnd.

PARIS. November lila France. com.
menting on the reported declaration OF
war between Burmah and Great Britain.
makes violent attack on the latter
Power, and says that the British expedl-
tion to Burmah is really aimed at France.
1t then urges De Freyolnet to unite "loi'
Russia to stop England's territorial ag.
ora Indictment.