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Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

AUGUST TRANTo. of Holt. Mich, has
been sentenced to prison for life for the
murder of Mrs. Stochal.
On the 10Th Peter Nearchelskie, the
last of the miners who were entombed in
the Black Diamond collierv at Shamokin.
Pa, on the 18Th, was rescued IN precar1-
Gus cond ton.
SUIT has been begun by Mary Cannon
of Scranton, Pa, who was MANNED and
disfgured fl ON injuries received in the
Mud Run disaster last October, against
the Lehigh Valley Railway Company for
SIS, 900 damages.
In the murder case Of Guenther, the
drug clerk of No. 937 Third avenue, New
York City, who was found dead on the
morning of March I, the coroner's jury
returned verdict, on the 10Th, finding
William Krulisch guilty of the crime.
Krulisch was removed to the Tombs.
In the Mud Run (Pa.) disaster case, on
| the 10th, the jury returned verdict ac-
hitting Flagman James Hannigan.
A PRISONER in the Sacramento (Cal.)
Jail named Harry Holmes, who refused
food for two weeks, was found dead in his
cell on the 10Th. His body was wasted
to skeleton.
wELL-KSowN sporting character
named Andy Maloney was arrested at
Montreal, Can, on the 18th, charged with
the larcency Of $4,000 worth of jewelry
from George Van Reinholtz, traveller
for P. w. Ellis & Co., OF Toronto. A
small part Of the jewelry was found in
the safe in Maloney's gambling room.
GEORGE REESE, the foreman Of the squib
factory at Plymouth, Pa, where an explo-
sion recently occurred by which ten per-
sons were killed, confessed on his DEATH
bed that he had caused the explosion.
He was smoking pipe in the cellar, when
a spark from his pipe lighted on powder
keg.
AT Harrison City, Pa. on the 10th,
while number Of men were digging
natural-gas trench, Superintendent Irwin
turned on the gas in the pipe line without
warning the men. The gas ignited, and
terrific explosion followed. One man
named Hogan was killed, and several 9TH
ers injured-one probably fatally.
FIRE, on the 18th, destroyed w. E. Sim
mons three STORY brick block at Brandon,
VT, containing four stores, offices, lodge
rooms an0 the Masonic Hall. Total loss,
about $50, 700.
4 A PLAsTERER, named August erickson,
fell down the elevator shaft in the Net
ropclitan block at Sioux City, Ia.,
from the seventh story to the base
ment, distance of seventy-six feet. No
bones were broken, and he may recover.
AT Pound, Wis, the boiler in Whitney
s. Tuttle's saw-mill blew up. on the 18th,
killing August Regel and Otis Clements
instantly, and seriously, if not fatally,
injuring several others.
Mu3GRovE's United States Hotel, at
SteubenviIle, O., was entirely destroyed
by fire on the 18th. Loss, 5000; insur-
nnce, S13 00O.
THE shortage of County Clerk Sullivan,
Of Indianapolis, Ind, is known to reach
$50, 900.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23

The veteran publisher and author OF
London, Mr.. Samuel Carter Hall, died on
the 18th. He was born at Topsham.
Devon, in 1901.
IT is said Queen Regent Christina of
Spain will meet Qleen Victoria al Saint
Sebastian on the 9th.
EDITOR WILLIAM O'BRIEN refuses to
avail himself of the freedom offered by
the Parnell Commission upon the applica-
ton OF Sir Charles Russell unless the con-
dltion that he will refrain from agitation
Is dropped.
The deserted wife Of the ex-managing
editor OF the st. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mrs.
Moore, Is teaching school at her old home
in Camden, N. J.
Ex-CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF CONSULAR
REPORTS w. C. FORD is said to have made
copies Of the collectioa OF Washiu yton's
papers in the hands of the Government
from the publication OF which he expects
to reap fortune.
On the 18th Mr.. Cyrus Bussey was con-
firmed as Assistant Secretary OF the In
terror.
THE Presidsnt has selected Mr.. j. W.
Mason, OF West Virginia, IS Commissioner
o. Internal Revents.
J. X. TYNER. of i.sdans, is to be Assist.
ant Attorney General for the Post Office
Department.
Mr.. CLIFFORD LLOYD writes to the Lon
don Times advocating the abolition Of the
Office of Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland and
the Dublin Bureaucracy; the granting tc
Ireland of large measure of county
government (retainins tho police as an
imperial organiz1tiou), aud the readjust-
ment Of taxation. II both parties in En-
gland were to agree to this, Mr.. Lloyd
thinks, there need be no misgiyings as to
the result
Huntsville gazette., 1889-03-23

-Theater managers say they often
times find good deal of talent IN The
s4pe.-RNhester Pos-Eypwss,
, 1889-01-31
THE WAY TO SETTLE 1T.

It is noticed as a significant fact
that nearly, if not all, of the opposition
to annexation in North Idaho comes
from new men. 1t is also observed as
a significant fact that of the several
papers in North Idaho that are op-
posed to annexation all are democratic
with the exception Of one and that
one is said to be controlled by person
whose mental makeup is described
as peculiar" 1t is suggested that
the reason the democratic papers re-
ferred to are opposed to admission is
found in the fact that this territory is
80 strongly republican. This theory
OF the situation may not be correct;
but, considering that there seemed to
be some strange or mysterious cause
for the democratic presidents action
in vetoing the annexation bill and
that some obscure democratic papers
in this territory have lately joined with
the democratic papers of Northern
Idoho in accu sing the REVIEW of try
ing to "force" annexation upon the
people OF that section against their
will, it must be admitted that there is
suspicion Of partisan motive in the
background. There are many promi-
nent democrats, such as Hon. Frank
Ganohl, who have been strong advo.
Gates OF annexation in times past and
they doubtless still entertain the
belief that this is matter OF 80 much
public importance for all time to come
that it ought not to be viewed from q
partisan standpoint. .
As heretofore stated by the REVIEW,
and as is we'll known by all persons
informed upon the subject, the oiti-
zens Of North Idaho, with remarkable
have been for nearly q
quarter OF a century conteuding for
to this territory. Even
the territorial legislature OF Idaho he's
congress in favor OF an
pexation. If majority OF the people
there are still in favor of it their wish
ought to be respected. The way to
settle this question is to allow the
people affected by the proposition TO
sake q vote upon it and those who arc
the statement 90 freely that a
, 1889-01-31
In suggesting that Washin

In suggesting that Washington
might be admitted to statehood und er
the constitution adopted several years
ago, the Seattle Times evidently does
SO without having read that document
in the light OF the present day. At
the time it was adopted it was scarce
ly thought that Eastern Washington
was worth consideration. 1t was
framed about the time Dennis Kearney
and his sandlot fraternity were howl
ing through the land and the writer
OF what was to become our funda-
mental law imbibed freely OF the spirit
then extant. What suited the people
of Washington territory in 1876 and
1873 would not begin TO suit them
now. Most ceftainly Eastern Wash
ington would not accept the terms of
the old constitution, even il IL was sat-
isfactory to the west side, which it is
not. It can only serve US as piece of
ancient political literature.
, 1889-01-31

It seems to be pretty generally con-
ceded that the Pacific slope region
should and will have representation in
President Harrison's cabinet. Cali
fornia, Nevada and Oregon and the
territories have interests peculiar to
themselves and represent an extent OF
country and population that certainly
ought not to be ignored in this con-
nection. General Harrison is man
of broad, comprehensive views and
having in person travelled through
this vast Western country, it may be
set down with almost positive GER
tainty that he will call into his cab
met some distinguished person from
the Pacific coast. This being con-
ceded, the question becomes an in
teresting one as to whom he will most
likely select.
After looking over the field with
any degree OF political sagacity the
conclusion must be that the selection
is most likely to be made from Cali
fornia. Oregon appears to be putting
forward no special favorite; and, even
il she were, the fact that California is
the elder and the superior in political
Importance would in all probability
throw the honor 10 that state. The
argument would apply with still
greater force to Nevada than to Ore.
gon and with even greater force to the
territories In fact, to select cabinet
officer from one OF the latter would be
an innovation scarcely to be expected.
Casting about among the distin-
guished republicans of California who
would be available as members of the
cabinet, and considering all features OF
the present political situation, the eye
falls instinctively upon the person OF
Honorable Morris NJ. Estee. Mr..
Estee not only possesses the conf
dence Of the public but is man of
much more than ordinary ability; and
while there may be some factional
opposition to him and some conflict
ing aspirations on the part of Mr.. Swift
and possibly others of that state, no
nan could be selected whose appoint
nent would afford such general and
widespread satisfaction throughout
he Pacific coast states and territories.
dr. Estse is widely known ss q lawyer !
, 1889-01-31

OF great ability, as a jurisprudence
author OF high standing, as an orator
OF great force and persuasion and as
wise and trusted political leader.
When it comes to politics in Ctlifor-
nia "no wealth nor greatness in NOR
tslity can censure 'scape," and yet the
good name of Mr.. Estee has never
been successfully assailed. He was
the leader Of the California delegation
at Chi,ago and appears to be the
choice OF his party for a position in
the cabinet. He is for various reaions
pretty sure to be chosen.
Just what portfolio the president
elect will conclude to bestow uponthe
Pacific slope might be more difficult
to divine han it is to guess the name
of the person who will be chosen to
carry it. Ordinarily the conclusion
would be reached that the person
chosen from the Pacific coast would
be assig gned to the department Of ihe
interior. This department having
much to do with Western affairs,
would, in the natural order OF things,
be given to Western man. Upon
the same theory the secretary OF the
treasury is frequently chosen from
New York, the state of greatest fiscal
and commercial Importance. That the
secretary of the treasury shall have
been resident OF New York or that
the secretary Of the interior shall have
resided in the West is not, however a
sine qua non. 1t will be remembered,
in fact, that when Hon. George IL.
Williams Of Oregon was chosen a
member OF President Grants cabinet
he was given the position of attorney
general. And should General Hari-
son place the distinguished author OF
"Estee's Pleadings" at the head Of the
department Of justice. and thus give
the Pacific slope representative in
the executive council, IL would be
recognized everywhere as an appro-
PIRATE appointment.
, 1889-01-31
POOR PRICE CAHILL,
His Sad and Lonely Death De-
scribed by Witnesses.
He Looked as if He Was Hungry,
Abused and Neglected.
A Witness who Saw Him Eat swilI
From u Barrel---words OF Kindness
That Were Spoken too Late.

Coroner Pan6eld yesterday received the
evidence taken at the inquest held on the
body of Price Cahill, who was found dead
in the house of George Zech, near Logan
station on the Seattle. Lake Shore 4 East
ern railroad. The inquest was held at the
house of l.. @. Anderson, j. +. Wood,
justice of the peace and acting coroner, on
on January 2lst and 2Sth. 1t will be re-
membered that on the 18th the REVIEW
published an account of the young mans
death as given by l.. G. Anderson, a cousin
of deceased, who came to the city
to ask that an inquest should
be held, as he suspected foul
play. In view of his representations the
coroner ordered Justice Wood to hold an
inquest.
Anderson testified that deceased was Of
weak mind and therefor not capable of
making his own living, so his brother'in-
law, George Zech, was appointed his guar
dian in Texas, where they formerly lived.
Cabilts health was good before he came
north, but he was very thin and emaciated
when he died. Mrs. Zech told him de-
ceased had not been sick and had no
cough. She did not seem to be much con-
cerned about her brothers death. Cahill
was about 25 years old and
when he last saw him he
had d Raunt, hungry look, was very thiny
been struck several blows. Deceased had
800 in Texas from his mothers estate,
which was in the care of his guardian.
George Zech. Anderson further testified
that he hud seen Cahill pick scraps out Of
his swill barrel and eat them. He was
quiet, harmless and willing to work and
did work most of the time. The body
when found had the appearance of neglect
and want Of care and food.
M, naernhnpakal Aha
mony Of her husband, and added further
that deceased had told her George Zech
had struck him on the head with shoe
| and made deep cut because he wanted to
eat. At another time he said his sister
had blacked his eye with a stone. and that
Zech was in the habit of whipping him
with rope. She said Zech had told her
he had whipped Cahill for being asleep.
She thought deceased did more than
| clothes.
Several other witnesses testified TO find
ing the body In the loft and its emaciated
appearance. Edward Powell had never
heard Of the deceased being abused and
did not think he was capable Of earning
George zech testified that deceased
wanted 70 eat all the time; that hs was
too weak to work muchj that he bad no
cared for him because be was
his wifes brother. Witness went TO
| . neighbor's on the morning he died and
at noon bis wife sent word that Cahill was
dying. He found him dead when be
reached home. He also said that deceased
was half witted and that he sometimes
had TO whip him ~ make him work. This
closed the testimony and the jury brought
In = verdict to the effect that Price Cahiil
died from natural causes.
, 1889-01-31

THIS time the Pacific Northwest has
no particular ground for boasting over
the Eastern states with reference to
the weather. All over the Eas. the
winter has been one OF unusual and
remarkable mildness. In recent re-
port of Dun & Co., they state that
movements of merchandise and pro-
ducts have been checked by the un-
seasonable weather and that it is hav-
ing serious effect in retarding busi-
ness. The first snow storm OF the
season in New York did not come
until the Goth instant and the news
papers had the event written up as
though it had occurred at the equator.
A letter from Boston, written during
the present month, states that the air
at that date was warm and spring.
like; that the grass was green; that
wild flowers were making their ap-
pearance and that cloaks and heavy
wraps were at discount.
, 1889-01-31
FAN. or SPOKANE FALLS.

The following from a recent issue
OF the News, q handsome and ably
edited paper published at Newport,
Perry county, Pennsylvania, is repro
duced here for three reasons--first, it
affords an illustration OF tho interest
that is manifested in the East concern
ing the Pacific Northwest, which until
recently hes attracted comparatively
little attention there; second, it DEM
onstrates the value Of . newspaper
that truly represents the community
, 1889-01-31

Change of Ownership-Trip to Africa-A
Test Suit.


James Johnson has purchased all the in
terest Of John Gallivan and Michael O'Con-
nor in the Rolling Stone, Forest Belle,
Fairyiew and Nam moth lodes. Milo Guch,
for all Of which patents have been oh
tained, excepting the Mammoth. The
Rolling Stone is an easterly extension of
the Sullivan mine, and is developed by
considerable surface work and shaft
sunk TO depth of 100 feet. The Forest
Belle runs parallel with the Sullivan vein,
and the Nam moth holds about the same
relation to the south that the Forest Belle
does TO the north.
Jim Halves, foreman OF the Granite
mine, having sold his interest in that
property, intends shortly to bid abieu to
the glorious climate of CBur d'Alene and
seek in its stead the sunny shores of
Africa. Encouraging letters from Row
land and others who left there two years
ago have, In some measure, influenced
Halves, who is always on the lookout for
somethin; good in a mining country, so ia
willing to spend few dollars of his Nine
Mile pile in taking view of the dark
continent.
A case is now pending in the supreme
court of Montana which is of considerable
interest to q mining community.
The case is that Of Kelly vs.. the Gable
Mining Company, and the circumstances
are tolerably we'll known in Butte. Thos.
Kelly was miner in the employ of the
Cable company on the 10th Of July, 1884,
and went to work at o'clock in the even.
ing. But few moments after he had
begun work he struck his pick into a
''missed charge" which exploded. and
Kelly was thrown to distance of ten feet
away and severely injured. As result Of
bis injuries he became totally blind, and
has never seen the light of day since the
, 1889-01-31
HOW TO PROCEED.

II it was known that, between now
and the end OF the present session
congress would agree upon u measure
for the admission OF this territory IL
would be unnecessary 10 consider the
question as to whether the governor
has power to take any steps to-
ward securing the assembling OF
constitutional convention. AS the
action TO be taken by congress is in
volved in much doubt and as it is also
doubtful whether the president-elect
will call an extra session, OF congress,
the question as to what the territory
may do TO get its machinery in readi-
ness very naturally arises at this juno
ture. There appears to be some di-
vision Of opinion both as to the ex.
pediency and legality of any action
that may be taken by the governor in
advance of the passage OF an enabling
act by congress.
There Is of course no law which
provides a method for holding consti-
tutional conventions in the territories.
Such a proceeding is q sort OF indie
pendent, sovereign act on the part OF
the people, excepting in those cases
where the territories have awaited for
authority to be provided by congress.
Some territories have taken one course
and some another. The question has
been presented to the governor OF this
territory and he has requested the
opinion of the attorney.general as to
whether he would have the authority
to call a constitutional convention If
found to be expedient to do 80.
1t is not perceived that there is any
provision in the organic act or statutes
that would prevent such action on The
part of the governor, but there are,
nevertheless, serious objections to such
a call being Issued directly from the
governor. II it is deemed advisable tc
hasten statehood by having u consti-
tuition ready to be submitted to the
people il would seem TO be better
plan for the governor to convene the
legislature in special session for that
purpose. This the governor could do
under Section 1928 Of the Revised
Statutes of the United States, which
provides that the governor "shsll have
power TO cali the legislative assembly
together by proclamation on an extra
ordinary occasion at any time" This
would enable the Legislature to pre-
scribe the boundaries OF districts and
fix the date for voting for delegates to
the convention and make appropria-
tions TO meet the necessary expenses.
% There appears to be some difference
Of opinion among the lawyers as TO
whether the legislature could act upon
such q subject, even il convened. BY
some it is held not to be- within the
scope Of legislative authority. Other
lawyers and citizens think otherwise.
Some OF them are discussing this ques-
tion through the columns OF the Re-
VIEW.
, 1889-01-31
wANNAMAKER FOR THE CABINET.

There seems to be good foundation
for the belief that Mr.. JohL Wanna.
maker has been rendered and will ac-
cept cabinet portfolio, under Presi
dent Harrison's administration. The
selection OF Mr.. Wsnnamaker as the
head Of one Of the departments and
% one Of the presidents immediate
advisers would be exceedingly graft.
flying to the people and would greatly
strengthen public confidence in the
wisdom OF the new administration.
Mr.. Wannamaksr is known from the
Atlantic TO the Pacific and from the
lakes to the guilt as one Of the most
successful business men this country
has ever produced and developed.
Combining the rare talent Of q sue.
cessful organizer and executive, as Oh.
served in the management Of his i'm
mense mercantile and manufacturing
establishment with superior knowl-
edge of the affairs OF state, he is emil
nently qualified for any position
in the government. He would
fill with especial distinc ton
and with great credit to the admins
tration the Office of postmaster-gen-
eral, but would also conduct the naval
department or the department. of the
interior with skill and good judgment.
In each of these departments, and es-
pecially the former, there is need Of
just such man as John Wannamaker
to straighten out the entanglements
and so reorgnize it as to make it eff
fective, rather than public annoy
ance. 1t would be difficult for the
president.elect to find more capable
man for either OF the positions referre
to than Mr.. Wanparnaker, or one who
would be more acceptable to all the
people.
, 1889-01-31

The annual report of the commits.
sioner of pensions for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1888, affords an illus-
tration of the marvellous increase of
population in Washington territory
during the preceding two years.
The aggregate number of pensioners
in the United States was 452, ,557, ard
the total disbursements for that pur-
pose during the past year amounted
to $7S,775,S61 .92. OF the number OF
pensioners on the roll 1921 were resi-
dents OF Washington, and the amount
paid them was $34 $3.50. In 1886
there were only 6O5 pensioners in this
territory. Thus it will be seen that
the number was more than doubled in
two years. The pensioners are located
in the various counties, as follows: {:
King 1876, Spokane 1872, Whitman lOI,
Clark SS, Lewis S5, Pierce 85, Wslla
Walla ", Lincoln At, Columbia 40,
Whatcom 3S, Cowlitz SO, Garfield 81,
Thurston "a, Kittitas 81, Snohomish
81, Yakima 81, Chehalis 30, Klickitat
~, skagit %, Stevens 20, Pacific l5,
Kitsap ID, Clallam 13, Douglass IL,
Jefferson II, Asotin IL. San Juan 8,
Wahkiakum Z, Mason Z, Skamania 6,
Adams 4, Island A, Okanogan l, Frank.
lin l. Compared with other territories
Washington appears as follows:
Alaska = pensioners. Arizona 208, Da-
kota 4lO6, Idaho 3lS, Indian territory
435, Montana 452. New Mexico, $50,
Utah 292, Washington 1921, Wyoming
253. Leaving out Dakota, the num-
Der in Washington exceeds the num-
ber IN any other three territories COM
bn ed.
, 1889-01-31
THOSE we'll meaning people who

THOSE we'll meaning people who
are going about the country circulat-
ing petitions to congress not to pass
the Blair Sunday bill are throwing
away their time, and might as we'll
tear up their documents and engage
in other work. There is not the
slightest probability of the passage OF
that bill, and nobody knows it better
than Mr.. Blair himself. lie would
not be Mr.. Blair, however, unless he
had hobby. Congress tolerates his
persistent efforts to legislate the people
into heaven on the principle that it
seems to please him and does not in.
teriere with anybody else.
, 1889-01-31
A Promising Season.

G. W. Robbins, proprietor Of the Cot.
taGe house at Medical Lake, and Gus Err
rickson, proprietor of the Grotto in that
city, were in Spokane Falls Monday. They
report that Medical Lake is quite lively,
and they anticipate brisk times there this
season; With two railroads, the Seattle.
Northern Pacific branch from Cheney, it
Is very convenient for people to visit that
noted resort. Town property is increasing
In value and is changing hands to q greater
extent than ever.