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Magnificent and bold Chelan
Doth pleasure give without alloy
From Conconully--silver queen
Comes wealth of okanogans $ sheen.
The Northmen of Columbia,
With cheer and Drawn they welcome
you;
The rich Cascades proud tribute pay,
The plains unload their treasure, too J
A happy welcome comes from all,
An empire hears thy whistle call!
Tacoma, Seattle, Ellensburg,
And Portland chants a gallant march !;
A noble river to ocean bears
The keystone of the inland arch;
All hail, grand steamer of our love!
Ger bold Columbia long move!
, 1889-11-07
MICHAEL DAv1rr's SPEECH.
A Complim ent to Justice Hannen of
the Commission.

A Complim ent to Justice Hannen of
tho Commission.
LONDON, Oct. 31.-Michael Davitt con-
tinued his speech to-day. He said Far
raghcr, who had been clerk of the land
league, but who turned informer and
testified for the Times, had been unable
to prove the assertion made by Attorney
General Webster that the league ac-
vanced money for the committal OF
outrages and crimes. Davitt re-
GREETED that all the land league
books had not been found. They
disappeared during the confusion subse-
quent upon the suppression OF the
league, but the league books revealed
nothing unconstitutional. He de-
nounced the publication of the alleged
fac simile letter by the Times as an
attempt at the moral assassination OF
the character of public men and said
that it was unparalleled by the action of
any political party in the his
tory of any country He ridi.
culed the idea of the Times not
being aware of Piggots sntecedents until
he testified before the commission.
When Davitt finished Justice Hannen
complimented him upon the ability lis.
played in his speech and thanked him
for the assistance he had given the
court.
Sir Henry James then began his
speech in behalf of the Times. His ad.
dress was historical In character. lie
denied that any injustice had been done
to- Ireland which justified the present
attitude of the Irish nationalists.
, 1889-11-07
FROM TACOMA.
An Interesting Budget OF Political
and General News.

anu SeneraI news.
TACOMA, Oct. 31.-The advent of Gen.
Sprague to the senatorial race track has
not daunted Walter J. Thompson, who
receives renewed assurances of support
from his friends outside of the city.
The City of Quincy, which sank in the
channel covered by the railway draw
bridge by grounding, continues to settle
in the mud and water. Her cargo OF
wheat will prove a total loss, and from
her position beneath the railway bridge
the draw can not be replaced. and all OF
the trains over the Northern Pacitic's
Cascade division have to run on cir
cuitous side track, which extends around
the head of the bay.
The excitement increases over the ac-
ton of the city council in directing all
the saloons to close at II 2. NJ, and
their proprietors are devising various
measures for resistance and protection.
Ex-Judge Wickershsn and John Mays
Palmer to-day filed articles of incorpo-
ration of the Tacoma d Olympia railway,
its capital stock being 81 900 600 1t is
proposed to construct Il line by way OF
Admiralty inlet and through the Olympic
range of mountains to Olympia and the
Pacific ocean,
, 1889-11-07
NEW MEXICO.
Interesting Facts Presented by Gov
ernor Prince.


WAsHISGToN, Oct. Ex-Governor Prince
of New Mexico, in his annual report,
calls special attention to the subject of
land titles. In reviewing the history of
congressional action in the matter he
says: matters were in very un-
satisfactory condition, when the late
surveyor general made them worse by
encouraging and unsettling few things
that were supposed to be determined,
taking up cases which had been decided
twenty-five years ago and, without
notice to any one, reversing the decision
of the surveyor general, who had heard
the case, and declaring the testimony in
sufficient and the grant invalid. So long
as uncertainty regarding titles prevails
and development of the country is con-
stantly retarded
The governor urges the establishment
of tribunal exclusively for hearing
these claims and for the settlement OF
titles.
The governor answers at some length
certain statements made by persons op-
posed to the admission of the territory,
and especially regarding illiteracy. He
shows that while the native population
is more or less illiterate, it Is not true of
IA very large proportion of the people.
Il ne ratlo OF llliteracy mas been reduced
20 per cent during tho last five years.
He makes an earnest plea for admission
into the union.
Upon the subject of water supply and
irrigation the governor says that the
people feel IL is as much the business of
the government to render valuable i'm
mense areas now useless for cultivation
as it is to improve harbors or rivers.
While hoping for governmental aid, pri-
Vnta ellterDrlSG has not hAan idln and
during the past year several corpora
tions have been formed for the purpose
of irrigation.
Cattle raising has been in a depressed
condition throughout the year on ac-
count of low prices.
, 1889-11-07
IN THE HOME FIELD.
A Freight Train Wrecked Near
Pendleton.
IN FAVOR OF THE DEMOCRATS.
Judge De Wolfe's Decision In the
Montana Contest---An
Appeal Taken.

PENpLEroN, Oct. 31.--Portion of an up
freight on the Spokane branch ran off a
bridge near Valley Grove Wednesday
afternoon. The accident was caused by
q misplaced switch. The train was NOV
ing at q lively rate, and ran ON the ties
till the bridge was reached. Here the
engineer, seeing his imminent danger,
pulled the throttle wide open and crossed
in safety, although every wheel in the
train was of the rails. Four loaded
freight cars were preoipitatod into the
gulch below and dashed to a shapeless
mass. No lives were lost.
, 1889-11-07
A DYSPEPTICS DREAM.
What Mary s. Fptnam, M. d.,
Thinks of the outlook for
Spokne.
In Letter to the, New York Sun
She AdvisessAu to Stay
Eas.

To the Editor of theSun-SiR. West
ern towns are built ur by immigration.
They lure by eXaggerfion, by the united
efforts of boards OF trale incorporated by
shrewd capitalists anda few original To-
Gators, who, less thar a score of years
before had built thor shacks on gov
eminent claims.
The uninitiated do lot know how easy
1t is to purchase coumn in leading
journal to boom a tovD.
In less than no tine dull, dreary,
uninteresting. Godforaken waste nour-
ishes into life row of one-story frame
buildings, foremost saloon Uhe Mon
arch OF the Mountain,the Elite, the Bon
Ton, or the like) then a general
merchandise store, which holds the
postotfice, smithy, alodging-house and
restaurant combined, md few primi-
tive buildings, these firm street-col-
lectively town.
The place instinctirely assumes the
name of the first squater, who, perhaps,
had not spunk enougtto extricate him
self from the original mud, and the deed
Is done.
power; II a measiy poato mas struggled
into feeble existence uere Is agriculture;
II cutting survive itsnrst pangs there
is no end to fruit prophecies Acres are
laid on IN town lots; y neu Oh the dusty,
rattling stage coach, lhble to periodical
disbursements to road agents, railroad
schemes are projectet a prospectus is
insinuated everywhes, ana land auc-
tions, real estate and 'uiiding oooms
low,
Woll-to-do farmers tne East sell the
old homestead, mechanics leave fair en-
pioy with Tools ana piankets' protes
sional people searching ior location
take new start-one way or announcer al
reach the promised land or rather land
OF promises.
once there there Is no retreat lrrep
arabic sacrifices have neen made
money has been exhausted by exorbi-
tant railroad rates and thousand and
one extortions incidert to travel; little
to iudiciouslv inve,t i, ali that remains
1,s..s,,',N S s.. NO., w,;,h sha;'
rimusipie rea. esta" .'en WIN 'hei,
small capital OF desi IN convenient
corner with mock enthusiasm and hack
, 1889-11-07
N. p. IMPROVEMENTS.
Numerous Switches, Etc., Being Put
in at the Depot,

The Northern Pacific is grading on the
west side of the main track, between
Washington and Howard streets, for the
purpose of putting down numerous
switches. The dirt which is beng exca-
waited is being dumped into the swalc or
pond Immediately east of Howard street
In front Of the Comique theater. This
place has heretofore been receptacle
for stagnant water during the wet season,
and its filling up will remove menace
to public health.
Sidetracks are also being laid on the
south side of the track west from Mon
roe street. These sidetracks are abso-
lutely necessary to enable the company
TO handle the immense amount Of
freight constantly being received here.
AZ times the yards are a perfect jam of
freight cars, and sometimes passenger
trains are required TO wait outside the
yards for considerable time in order to
allow the main track TO be cleared. As
heretofore announced, extensive i'm
pl ovements are contemplated in the
matter of enlarging the yard room and
putting in sidetracks, switches, etc.
, 1889-11-07
HowARD's OUTLAWS.
Judge Lewis and Posse Kill Six o
Them,

LOUISVILLE Oct. 3i.-A special to the
Courier Journal from Pineville, KY,
says: News reached here tonight that
Judge Lewis came up with the Howard
gang yesterday on Martins fork and
killed six of them without losing man.
Judge Lewis is determined not to quit the
chase until Howard and his gang are
all killed or driven from the country.
Both parties are being reinforced daily
and more bloodshed Is expected. The
best citizens of Harlan county are join
ing Lewis forces.
, 1889-11-07

dignity of the town. In consequences of
ali this, there Is mad rush to keep
heads above water. Everyone for him
self and the devil take the hindmost.
There is no pity no mercy for the un-
successful, the unfortunate. Honest
men stand twenty deep on the sidewalk,
of fortune turns, and behold poetic JUS
ticel The town lies In ashes. There has
been great fire, terrible, appalling
confiagraton. In few hours millions
of dollars have been consumed In a lurid
flame. And so, in the West, history re-
peats itself from town to town. The
essays of Ella tell us that in our antip-
odes it WAS also necessary to burn a
village to get roast pig.
MARY s. PUTNAM, NJ. D.
Spokane Falls, Wash.
, 1889-11-07

THROUGH TO ALMIRA.

Trains viii Besit tunning to That
Point From spdtane To-day.
Beginning to-day, through trains will
run from Spokane Falls to Almira, the
present terminus of he Central Wash
ington railroad, to which point the road
has been completed within the past few
days. Almira is ituated forty-five
miles beyond Davenport, and has al
ready assumed considerable importance
in view of the fact hat it will be the
terminus OF the road Until next summer,
at least.
At present trains le,vc Spokane Falls
at 7;l5 A. NJ, returning at 8 =. NJ, but it
is understood tho tine will be changed
within few days. -
, 1889-11-07
THE UNION PACIFIC DEBT.
Annual Report Of the Government
Directors.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-The govern
ment directors OF the Union Pacific, in
their report to the secretary of the inte-
rior, say that in their judgment the in
tercsts of tho United States demand
early action by congress to secure the
payment of its Indebtedness to the gov
ernment under the general plan of set
tlement first suggested by the commits
sioner of railroads, which, they assert,
has never been successfully attacked.
The directors fully approve this plan
and also concur i'll the recommendation
made in the last report of their prede-
cessors. They express firm conviction
that the interests of the United States
demand the passage of bill substan-
TALLY like that pending when congress
adjourned.
, 1889-11-07
INFORMATION IN VERSE.

The editor of the Orondo News is so
deeply inspired by the arrival of the
steamer City of Ellensburg, that, like
Silas Wcgg, he drops into poetry" His
effort may not be of the loftiest Parnas-
sian flight, but it contains an entertain
ing fund OF information about "a rich
and comparatively unknown section.
The REVIEW believes 1t is justified in ex-
tending its circulation;
Brave steamer it is thine to dare
Columbia's bold waters lave;
The first To course an empire thro'--
Undaunted ride the widest wave;
Such courage shows thy matchless art
heart.
Thrice welcome to each landing new,
That sparsely dots Colunbi3s strand
From Kennewick, thy mother dock,
You steamed thro Priest SO bold and
grand;
1t famed with fire Port Eaton's guns,
And filed with joy Columbia's sons.
All, steamer brave, majestic rode,
And bore alofi her matchless post
To snub the rocks and rapids out,
While plowing oh like fairy ghost;
Such grit and sand we like to see!
Undaunted souls, we welcome thee!
On thro' bold Cabinet she plows,
While boisterous waves scarcely rock
Her mighty hull beneath the foam;
All, on she glides thro' Island Rock,
Defying ripples of the streaml
Successful grandeur--almost dream.
Wenatchee halls the stately craft;
The steamer turns her coal to steam
And banks will keep her gold on sale,
And crown her a golden queen,
When cans shall thro' her valley bound
Then wed our sons to Puget sound.
Euphonious-Or says.
Vaults Cascade unlock to thee.
The Rockies pay their tribute too
And pave with gold Columbia's lea;
Electric wires shall follow soon
And welcome steamers as q boon.
Big Benders greet on every hand
From Waterville and Douglas too;
The Badgers don their finest furs--
Parneli, Midland, cen swell the crew
The cou Ices Moses and the Grand
With Fosters creek would shake thy
hand.
From Entiat and Methow wales
"a = Il
, 1889-11-07
WILL LOCATE HERE.


Judge Lsngford and Ex-Dslegate
Voorhees, tn Form a Partnership.
Judge w. &. Langford of Walla
Walla, who has been in the city for a
few days, has decided to locate in
Spokane Fails for the practice of law.
His term of Office will expire within q
few days, and within a month he ex-
poets 10 return to Spokane Falls and set
Tie down. He will in all probability as
socia:c himself with Hon. e. S. Voor-
hees, who is also in the city, and who
Colfax in the spring, If not at an earlier
date.
, 1889-11-07
THE GALENA RUNS AGROUND.
But 1t Floated without Suffering
Much Damage.

New YoRk, Oct. 3l.-The United States
man of war Galens, inward bound, went
aground early this morning on Romer
shoal. A tug was sent to assist her, and
she was gotten of during the afternoon,
as the sea was smooth. She arrived at
the navy yard this afternoon. Her Off.
GERS report that she is uninjurcd. An
official investigation will be made.
, 1889-11-07
ARMY DEsERTIONs.
General Crook Ofrers Some Good
Suggestions.

WAsHINaToN, Oct. 31.--General Crook
commanding tho division of the Mis-
souri,, IN his annual report gives promi-
nence to the subject of desertions. He
is of the opinion that ifthe soldier could
after a reasonable term, sever his con-
payment Of the amount which his en-
lstment and service cost the govern
ment, IL would 60 far toward preventing
desertion. He also suggest shortening
the term of service.
, 1889-11-07
THERE Is NO ALLIANCE.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
A Brief Expression OF the Views of
Its Members.

ltS MemDers.
PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 3l.-The senate
committee on funded Indebtedness OF
the Union and Central Pacific roads ar
rived this afternoon and took a drive
about the city. Tomorrow morning
they will go to the mouth of the river, to
see the big jetty, after which they will
go to Seattle. They will return East
from Portland.
In interviews tonight Senators Frye
and Platt said they thought the Union
Pacific was good security Tor the money
loaned by the government, but the
Central Pacific, particularly the main
line, was not. Frye said the Central
Pacific was nothing but bridge.
senator Turpic said the democrats
would offer no factious opposition in the
next congress to republican legislation,
but would oppose peculiar republican
methods.
Senator Davis was of the opinion that
a pension bill similar to the one vetoed
by Cleveland would be passed
, 1889-11-07

PARIS, Oct. 31.-The match between
Cannon and Pietro, the champion
French wrestler, took place last night.
They wrestled over an hour, neither
gaining any advantage, when the match
was declared draw, Another match
will take place FRIDAY,
, 1889-11-07
YENDLETON NOTES.

A Seattle capitalist, g. w. r. Griffith,
is in the city with view to establishing
another national bank project, probably.
A materially virulent form, OF kidney
disease Is prevalent among horses near
Milton. Many fine horses have been
lost.
There is six inches of snow at Karnela,
on the Blue mountains,
, 1889-11-07
THEY MADE A MISTAKE.
Commissioners Who Tried to Bribe
Governor Waterman.

SAN Francisco, Oct. 3l.-Governor
Waterman has severed the official heads
of the commission appointed to select a
site for the insane asylum in San Bernar-
dino county, and appointed other prom
inent men in their place. The commits
sion tried to bribe the governor by prom.
Using TO locate the asylum on his land If
he would make them legal trustees of
the asylum, and he laconically replied
that he had decided to replace them
with incorruptible men.
, 1889-11-07
A DISHONEST BANK CASHIER.
He stood High In Social and Church
Circles

= CosHocToN, Pa, Oct. 3l.-The bank
examiner has taken charge of the
Tradesmens bank. The cashier is miss
ing and 1t is said there is shortage of
$50 900 in the accounts The bank had
capital of$l00000.
A notice is posted on the door SAYING
that depositors will lose nothing. The
amount of the defalcation may reach
s75,O The cashiers name is w. II.
Cressan. He stood high in social and
his action.
, 1889-11-07
A Lovers Quarrel.

PARIS, Oct. Silt is stated that the
disagreement between Prince Mufat and
Miss Caldwell is only temporary and the
terms of the marriage contract will prob
ably be satisfactorily arranged.
, 1889-11-07
Two Farme.s Missing.

CoLFAx, Wash, Oct. 31.--The relatives
and friends of A. Ensley and f. Y.
Sever, two prosperous farmers, who
myste9riIously disappeared near sRrag.e.
no trace has been found. Both were
pioneers, well fixed and highly fe-
spected
, 1889-11-07
ANOTHER NEW CRUISER.
Tho Contract Let to . South Boston
Man.

BosroN, Oct. Silt is understood that
the contract for one OF the new 2OOO-ton
cruisers has been secured by Harrison
Loring of South Boston, the Quintard
Iron Company of New York, which bid
the same, Withdrawing.
, 1889-11-07
PRESIDENT GREEN'S OPINION.

New YoRE, Oct. 3l.--President Norvin
Green, of the Western Union Telegraph
company, says that the rates fixed by
the postmaster general are below cost,
but is unprepared to say what action
the company will take till after the
meeting of the executive committee
next Wednesday. The reduction from
old rates averages 33 per cent.
, 1889-11-07
NO TRUTH IN 1T.
Railroad Oficials Deny That the Un
ion Pacific Purchased the Alton.

ion Pacific Purchased the Alton.
BosroY, Oct. 3l.-President Charles T..
Adams of the Union Pacific authorizes
the denial of the story about the pur-
chase of the Alton road.
ST. Louis, Oct. 3l.-First Vice Presi-
dent Peasley of the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy makes the positive statement
here that there is no truth whatever in
the rumored alliance between the Penn
sylvania and Burlington and that there
is no truth in thes report that the Bur-
lington road has withdrawn from the
interstate railway association.
, 1889-11-07
HIS UNCLE WAS MURDERED.


DENVER, Colo, Oct. S1.--Judse Camp
bell of FL Paso county arrived in the
city last night and to-day heard the
habeas corpus proceedings In the case of
s. w. Hatch OF Boston, who Is charged
with the murder of his uncle. The pris-
oner was admitted TO bail in the sum of
SOS, 900, which was Immediately fur
nished, and he was released.
, 1889-11-07
HATFIELD IN SPOKANE.

The people OF Spokane Falls will per-
haps be surprised 10 learn that Jonco
Hatfield, one of the worst OF the gang,
. been here. or near here, Tor more
than year past, going by the name oi
, 1889-11-07
WALLS TUMBLE DOWN.,

Sixteen Workm en- Buried In the
Ruins-Three Fatally Injured
PATERSON, n. j., Oct. 31.-The walls OF
n three-story double house in course OF
erection fell to-day in Passaic city and
sixteen workmen were buried in the
ruins. Three were fatally injured three
seriously and others slightly injured.
Nothing but broken timbers brick, sand
and mortar mark the spot where the
house stood. The owners of the build
ing are severely condemned.
, 1889-11-07
NEWS OF THE ROADS.
Interesting Facts About the
Northern Pacific.
The MANITOBA AND THE U. P.
Another Denial of the Reported
Lease of the Chicago &
Alton---Notes.

ST.. PAUL, Oct. 31.--Thrall of the
Northern Pacific returned from New
York to-day. He confirms the report OF
General Counsel Gray's retirement from
the road, and says John q. Bullitps
name Is mentioned as his successor.
Gray's retirement is caused by i'll
health. Mr.. Bullitt has practically
been legal adviser of the company for
some time II elected he will be more OF
consulting counsel and will be given an
assistant, probably Mcknight.
Robert Harris has resigned the presi-
dency of tue st. Paul Il Northern Pa
cific and the Northern Pacifc's branch
lines. No successor has yet been chosen.
There Is no truth in the report that
Mr.. Oakes will remove his Office to New
York. Oakcs will return to st. Paul
with Willard as soon as the latter re-
covers from very bad cold. The two
will go TO the coast.
There is nothing in the report that
the Northern Pacific was acquiring prop
erty in Eastern Canada.
The relations of the Northern Pacific
and the Wisconsin Central are to be
closer
Rumor has 1t that w. s. Mellen will
bo appointed general manager OF the en-
tire line from Chicago to the coast.
THERE Is NO ALLIANCE.
The Manitoba has been notified by
the Union Pacific that all joint tariffs
quoting through rates to Portland, via
Butte, will at once be withdrawn. This
etlectdally puts to rest all rumors of an
alliance between the two roads. This
order Is an outcome of the Union Pa
citic-N northwestern deal. Similar action
Wi1l hn tulan kvitb l;ppe n
, 1889-11-07
A Rich Mans Will.

PRovIDENoE, r. l., Oct. 81.--The will
OF Henry ]. Steers, who died recently,
gives away directly and in trust sum
total Of 81, 139, 600. The amount given
tS charitable organizations, otc., is $40.
, 1889-11-07
Emperor William.

ATHENS Oct. 3i.---Empcror William
left for Constantinople on u man-of-waf
this afternoon. British, German, and
Italian fleets followed the emperor'a
vessel out ofIthe hsrbor ss escort
, 1889-11-07
A SURVEYOR IN TROUBLE
For Failing to Locate Mon on Timber
Lands.

PORTLAND, Oct. 3i.--Ex-County Sur
veyor W. B. Marye has been arrested
for larceny. Eighteen men have made
complaints against hAa, and twenty-five
more arc ready TO pouncc upon him.
The men claim that each paid Marye
S45 to locate ON land in Clatsop county
for them. The party of forty. went to
Astoria few days ago, but Maryo re-
fused to show them the land or return the
money.
, 1889-11-07
THE SWISS.
The Government Will Make Amends
for Arrestinr Americans.

BERNE, Oct. SIN. Detoz, head OF
the department of justice in the Swiss
government, has written to Mr.. Wash
burn, United states minister, apologize
ing for the illegal arrest of certain
Americans and says reasonable damages
are ebtainable by applying to the court
of appeals of Borne canton, which alone
Ii responsible.
, 1889-11-07

BEssEMER, Mich, Oct. 3i.--In the
Holzsay trial to-day his attorney en-
tered plea Of insanity.
, 1889-11-07
DISASTROUS FLOODS.
Much Property Destroyed and Many
Llxea Lost.

RoME, Oct. 3l.--Overflow of the Po
and other rivers has caused the loss of
several lives and destruction of much
property. Mairtun is flooded and five
persons have been drowned in the
vicinity of Modena. The floods are in
creasing in Tuscany.
, 1889-11-07
YOUNG DAWSON IN TROUBLE.
A Department Clerk Arrested for
Larceny Of Postage stamps.

WAsHINoToN, Oct. t.31.-Lawrence Perry
Dawson, son of ex-Commissioner Daw-
son of the bureau of education, has been
arrested on charge of larceny. It is
SAID he made away with SOL worth of
postage stamps from the bureau where
he had been employed. His friends as
sert that he will be able to clear himself.
, 1889-11-07
CAR OFF THE TRACK.
Two Men Fatally Hurt and Five 9th
ors Injured.

KANSAS CITY, Oct 31.-At daybreak
this morning the Chicago, Santa Fe e.
California vestibule train was derailed
near Carrolton, Mo. All of the coaches
except the dining and sleeping cars were
derailed. The expressman was fatally
hurt, as was also Thomas Beck of this
City, Five others were slightly injured.