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, 1889-09-05
BARKER DESTROYED.
Barker. Idaho, Almost Totally De-
stroyed by Fire Three Men
Missing.
The Fire Starts in a Miners Camp
and Sweeps up the
Valley.
A Superintendent of an Electric
Light Company Instantly
Killed.

GREAT FALLS, Sept. 2.-News has just
been received here that Barker was al.
most totally destroyed by fire Yesterday
The fire started in a miners camp,
three doors below zcigler's house and
swept up the valley, burning all the
eastern portion oftle camp. 1t is sup.
posed that one Ellis, his wife and four
children were lost, Three men also are
missing. Barker Is the business centre
of the entire Barker mining region and
Is about sixty-iive miles southeast OF
Great Falls.
, 1889-09-05
Getting "a jury.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.--Thc work of gcttina
Cronin jury was resumed this mornins,
but nothing of interest wac developed.
CHICAGO, Sept. Fifty farmers will
march into Judge McConnelrs court to-
morrow morning as candidates for jury
duty during the trial of Cronin suspects.
without the knowledge of the attorneys
for the defense. Judge Mcconnell yes
terdny quietly issued the vcnire and had
Sheriff Matson dispatch the county bail
i'll. The fifty who were summoned live
on farms and In remote suburban wiz
lagos of the county. BY tomorrow
will have been selected as jurymen, for
the defense will have made big hole In
ninety-six percmptory challenges it still
has in its power TO make.
, 1889-09-05
DEATH by ELECTRICITY.
An Electric Light Superintendent In.
stantly Killed.

NEW York, Sept. 2.-Darwin A..
Henry, superintendent of construction
for the East River Electric Light Com
pany,. was Instantly killed this after.
noon by a charge OF electricity in the
company's factory. Henry was stand
ing on u step ladder changing
the wires on switch board when
he was suddenly seen to totter and
then fall to the floor. The flesh on his
right hand was burned to the bone. The
loft hand was slightly scorched and on
the left elbow there was the imprint of n
wire. DIR. Henderson was immediately
lie pronounced Henry pulseless. Ilo
said there was no doubt that the shock
caused instant death,
, 1889-09-05
HENRY SHAW.
His MuniGccnt Beqnost to 81. Louis
His WIN.

ST. Lows, Sept. 2.--The last will ana
testament OF Henry shaw, of botanical
garden fame was made public to-day.
The bulk of his property goes to the city
of 81. Louis, although a number of rela-
lives and servants are handsomely re-
moinberod. The famous garden and
Tower Grove park are bequeathed to the
city, to he held forever for tho benefit of
the public. To perpetuate the work De-
gun by Shaw in the botanical garden he
bequcaths u lot of property to Washing
ton university, the income of which IL
to 20 towards the establishment and
conduct of school of botany. The
worldly possessions OF the deceased
amounted TO about So 100000
, 1889-09-05
UNADULTERATED sELEIsHNEss
some Pointed Remarks "Furninst"
OlYInnIa.


The Ellensburg Iocalizcr takes edito.
rial notice of the fact thut the Lincoln
County Times fayors North Yakima for
the capital, and in another editorial IL
pays its respects to Olympia us fol-
lows
"We are informed that Olympia is in
dead earnest In presenting her claims
for retaining the capital where II now
IS When the territorial seat of govern
ment was placed at Olympia there were
no settlements east ofthe Cascade noun.
tains and Olympia was The central place
to locate It, There was then no objec
ton to that location, and as long as tho
east side was unsettled there was
no necessity for change,
But to expect the eastern portion of the
state to travel from 200 to 450 miles to
regard for the rights Of onc.half of the
population of tho state. Such II selfish
spirit ought to be sat down on by every
woll-wisiier OF the states and the poo.
pies interests. The whole scheme Is so
prcpostorous that there is not another
town or city west of the mountains with
gall to ask for the capital, much less to
expect IT, The only thing that olympia
can expect is to divide the vote, and by
tho capital wRorc it now
Is while the matter is being settled
by repeated votings. Thus, the movers
oI the project would sacrifice the best
interests OF the state for temporary gain,
If suc' II would bc. Reasoning from the
past, little benefit In the way of growth
has been achieved by that would-bc cap.
ital. Unadultcratod scltshness charac.
tcrizes the entire movement. That IL all
there Is in IT, Thrcc-fourths of the peo.
pie favor u central location and Olympia
is fully 100 miles away from the center;
and Ia stand in tho way of giving the
seat of government IL central location by
its retention for u few years at most, Is
something that two-thirds of the right.
thinking people will not tolerate.
, 1889-09-05
4 Despe erado's Death.

DEsisoY, Tex, Sept. 2.--Jim Dyer.
one of tho most notorious dcsperadoes
in West Indian territory, was Shot and
mortally wounded yesterday, ut the
mouth of the Allen river, by John Nc
Henry. Dyer who was riding up and
down the river, passed McHenry's house
with his rino in his hand. Some words
passed between the two men, when Me
Henry shot Dyer.
Dyer and his brothers We're expelled
ircm Texas some time ago
for shooting an officer in
Fannin county. They were also i'm
plcatcd in the murder of the shcitf of
Lamar county. a mob hanged one OF
the broIIers.
, 1889-09-05
Like Enoch arden.

Frederick Herman, an aged German
was found dead in IA hay nov ~ the
residence OF his sons. about five miles
north of Holden, Mo. Deceased had not
been living AZ home for thirteen years
aud had just returned from Nebraska
where he had been tor the past year
The family did not know of MS return
until the body was found. He had gone
to tho hay NOV some time during the
night Coroner Ilews, who viewed the
remains, was satisfied that death was
caused by apoplcxy or some kindred
disease. Deceased was ~ native Of Han
over Germany, and was 6S years old
, 1889-09-05
No Limit to lnventlon.
LFrom the Bulialo Conrler.l

San Francisco leather mon profess to
believe thala certain college professor 5
new way of tanning, which will quin-
tuple the endurance of leather, is impos-
siqle.. That is where they are mistaken.
Nothing Is impossible in thcsu days.
after millstones had been used for a
thousand years and no substitute for
them had been thought Of, that II was
impossible 70 grind grain without
them. But iron rollers were thought OF
one day, and in halfa dozen years mill
stones were driven out OF the field. IL is
Just as possible to supcrsede tanneries
us millstones -
, 1889-09-05
Railroad Hetaiietian.

From the Garfield Lnterprsc.l
II IS rumored that the Northern Pa
cific are casting longing eye on Coliax
and tributary country, and are contem-
plating extending their service to that
city TO rCtaliatc for the oregon Railway
~ Navigation Company invading their
territory by the extension of their line
into Spokane Falls, In case the Oregon
Railway IL Navigation Company does
not let them use their track from Gar
field TO ColiaX. they will build to that
city. What there is in u rumor time
will tell.
, 1889-09-05
Retnrneh From Exiln.

Aria, Samoa, Aug. 15via San Frunois-
co, Sept. IA banquet was given last
night TO admiral kiluborley and his two
staf officers, lieutcnants Rittenhousc
and Merriam. IL was attended by q rep
rcscntaiivo body of American and Eng.
li,h residents OF Apia.
Chiefs Manga and Asi, who, with
Maletoa, have returned from exile on
Marshal islands, state that when Male
toa was taken on boari the German gun
boat Wall, az Joliut, TO return 10 Samoa,
he Thought the Germans We're going to
take him back to Camerons, and
jumped overheard, but was afterwards
rpS,ulpl.
, 1889-09-05
Carson and Gillette Abroad.

From the st. Joseph, (Mo.) Gazette.
Spokane Falls is recovering rapidly
from the effects of the great fire within
her borders. The chief baker of the city
resumed business the day after the fire.
Having no sign he hoisted n pitchforl
above the ridge-pole of the "shack" he
was living in, with u loaf of bread stuck
on each tine. A tea merchant resumed
business with similar expedition, al
though his entire outfit consisted only
two or three packages oftca, two orthree
sacks of coffee, table, mill and pair
of scales.
, 1889-09-05

Whenever number of women are
congrcgated together, the question OF
labor, as n rule, IS discussed Several
days ago, group of l0borers were en-
gagged in such discussion. Finally one
among them said Talk about the
labor problem as much us you please, il
don't concern me now, for | solved IL
Yesterday "You solved 1t yesterday"
was the chorus of astonishment; chow
did You do it?' II got job" was the
confident explanation.
, 1889-09-05
high Beef, Low Cattle,

CmrcAGo, sept. 2.-The senate com.
miltee to investigate, the relative rates on
dressed beef and live cattle met hero to.
day. Senators Nest, Cooke and Far
well were present, The railroad manag.
ers were called to testify to the proper
rates, Elgin, All Illinois dairyman,
testified that the dressed beef business
had entirely changed condition. The
local butchers no longer slaughtered II,
but bought dressed beef in Chicago
Cattle TO be sold must be shipped to
Chicago. The price OF cattle had greatly
deprecated but there was no reduction
in the price of beef.
, 1889-09-05
Railroad Men Appeal to the Inter
state Commission,

WAsHINuToS, sept. "A petition
signed 10y 0632 conductors, switchmen
amt braktmcn has been sent to the inter-
state commerce commission requesting
that body to take such steps as Is
deemed proper to bring about the adop-
tion Of automatic brakes and couplcrs
on freight ours ON railroads IN the
United States, and urging upon CON
gresS the necessity of national legisla-
ton In this matter.
, 1889-09-05
An Acronnu,,s YicisItude.

LONDON, Sept. Am exciting scene
was witnessed ut the exhibition by Miss
Beaumont, the aeronaut, at North.
shields, yesterday. In descending from
her balloon in u parachute the woman
got caught by n lightning conductor,
irom which she hung suspended by one
arm houros above ground. There was
a great crowd of spectators. and the ex-
element was intense. Ladders were
brought as quickly as possible and
by their aid the daring aeronaut made a
siifn deScOnt.
, 1889-09-05

SAN FRANcIsco, Sept, 2.-Australian
papers say that about June 20 the Savo,
II small trading vessel, was boarded by
natives ut Malaytu and one of them shot
Mate Laddin dead, while another be-
headed trader named Cooper with an
ax. kcating, owner of the vessel, and
several others on board were badly in
iured, but drove OIL the natives, killing
twelve of them, II is reported that
keating has since died.
, 1889-09-05

vIcroRIA, d. e., Sept. 2,-The sealing
schooner Minnie arrived to-day with a
prize crew OF one placed ON board by the
revenue cutter Rush. Alter the de.
parturo OF the Rush, the Minnie rushed
operations, despite the protests of the
American prize crew, taking several
hundred seals. A Number of schooners
arrived to-day with large catches, sue
cccding in elnding the revenue cutter.
, 1889-09-05
The Army Renulsed.

The Salvation army will hereafter give
Covington, Ncb., q wide ber.h. A band
of nineteen went from Sioux City to
that town to do missionary work where
they thought IL would do the most good,
and were run into the calahoose by the
Jealous authorities of that place, who
the bass drum aud cracked fiddle dis
turbed the peace Of the quiet town. The
whole gang spent the night in Jail, and
were discharged on a promise never to
do so again. ..
, 1889-09-05
Inv AND LIQUOR.
A Judicial Decision In Favor of the
Saloon Men,

KANSAS Cry, Sept. 9. 2.-Judgc Doland,
of the police. court, to-day handed down
q decision of the test case nude by tho
saloon men. of the validity of the pennli.
" Sunday law. II is q city measure
and requires u trial by a judge TO revoke
the license Of every saloon Keeper con.
victed of selling liquor on Sunday. The
sity ordinance conlcrs power to revoke
Boland, in his opinion, holds thut the
ordinance and the law is unconstitu
tional, and dismissed the cases of iif.
teen saloon men, Tho city attorney
will appeal.
, 1889-09-05
Missis,ippi,s Troubles.

arrived from Greenwood this morning.
having succeeded in getting the armed
whites who had assembled ut Greenwood
to return to their homes instead of going
10 the scene of the threatened race war.
Three militury companies that lett
Greenwood by boat last night at II
o'clock have not been heard from, but it
is not believed there will be any conflict.
, 1889-09-05

DEER PARK, Sept. 2.-President Harri-
son made two appointments to-day
George c. Eaton Of Montana, surveyor
general of Montana, md John Little of
Ohio, commissioner OH behalf OF the
United States in the Venezuela claims
commission. The latter has accepted,
and will be in Washington at "A meeting
OF the commission tomorrow.
The president and Mrs. Harrison took
their usual drive in the afternoon.
james A. WaymirC of San Francisco
made a special call upon the president.
, 1889-09-05
j. Frank COLON.

MINYEAroIrs, Sept al. Frank Col
lom, the young attorney arrested about
three weeks ago charged with series of
of robberics aggregat ing 500, 900 this
evening made ali assignment TO the Min
real estate located in this city and Glad
stone, Mich.
, 1889-09-05

LoNDos, Sept. Am observer, COM
menting upon the Behring sea question,
says; The American Company could
not buy what Russia had not to sell,
namely, the right Of exclusive property
in the Behring sea. The most un-
swerving protest against Russia's claim
TO Behring sea was issued by President
Picrcc's administration.
, 1889-09-05

>, sAN FRANcIsco, sept. a. -Leopg Hang
Ionns Chinese consul general, cmphati.
caliy denies The charge of mnllcasance
niado by Moy Book King, a Chinese con.
tractor of Portland, who declared that the
consul-general had appropriated to his
own Use rjOO,O 900 of indemnity fund for
the payment Of sufferers IN unti-Chincse
riots pn the Pacific coast
, 1889-09-05
A Disagreement.

NEWARK, N. j., Sept. 2.--The differ
euccs between the trades assemblies and
the Knights of Labor caused the labor
parade here to be failure. The Knights
Workman Powdcrly and Ex-Governor
Abbott. Mr.. Powderly hoped that La
Dor Day would soon become q national
holiday.
, 1889-09-05

trally can scarce be bettercd, This
point, however, wo believe carries little
be desired than centrality. II Is mt pres
ellt equally accessible with the other us
pirants and is SO situated that In few
years II will he almost equally accessible
to all parts of the territory. Another
strong point IN favor of Yakima Is its
olilnnte, Which can not be surplssed.'
, 1889-09-05

WAsnIsGroN, Sept. IA statement
to-day issued by the treasury depart
ment, compiled from the latest returns
received from the several assistant
treasurors of the mint and assay offices
of the United States and national bank
repositories, shows tho total assets OF
this treasury to be $725, $40, ,976.15, total
liabilities 1857, 200, 19l. .02, leaving bal
ance of $tS, $40, 1873.
, 1889-09-05

sions of Joy were hoard. Tho king and
two cliiels who were With him gave the
ssiihtst q proise to pr Morgan, United
declare had II not been for his assistance
they would have suffered severely
Mallicon Is broken down In heulth
Mataia viii retain control of affairs for
the present. Perfect amity exists be-
tween himself nud Mnlitcoe.
, 1889-09-05

WATERBURY,, Conn, Sept. &c. NJ.
Andrews, wealthy architect and
builder, went to Florida and was re.
ported, , mur,,er,d there IN sanuary, 1886
and now It is said that he is alive in
Portland, Oregon, and will soon return.
The circumstances of his miraculous dis.
appearance are unknown.
, 1889-09-05
Allen and Brents.

from the Dayton Inandcr1
John B. Allen seems To have won u
decisive victory In the primaries rs re-.
ported, over Thomas II. Brents. Aliens
men were elected In Walla Walla county
Garfield, Yakima, Clark, Pierce and
Columbia counties will probably be
united for Allen. Whitman county re-
ports Brents' candidates successful at
the primaries.
, 1889-09-05
stonIing Tensions.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 2.---Lec F.'Wilson,
member of the legislature from Shelby
county, and Jane Fox, of Cynthia, the
same county. worc arrested this morn
ing, charged with fraudulent violation
OF the pension laws. Both parties were
bound over 10 court in the sum of 1900
eu,b
, 1889-09-05

The Dayton Jnlander sensibly OBJ
serves. dayton not bciug an asplrant
the people OF this vicinity have not been
very active in deciding the capital seat
question. We believe, however, that the
majority favor North Yakima as against
other active aspirants. Its location CEN
, 1889-09-05

BIRMISGHAM, Ala, Sept. 2.-The two
burglars who killed John Lawrence at
Monticello on Friday night, when Law
renee discovered them IN the act of rob-
bing his uncle's store, were both cap
tured yesterday. One of chem confessed
this morning. When found they were
up tree within fifty feet of where the
murder was committed,
, 1889-09-05
A HORRIBLE EXAMPLE.
Better Let the elixir OF Life" So
vereiy Alone.

DAYTON, o., Sept. samuel q. Sho-
waiter, aged GO, voluntarily submitted
three weeks ago, hoping for relief from
rheumatism. He died from the effects
of the treatment. Immediately after
the injection his limbs began 10 swell
and his whole system was permeated
with blood-poison. Gangrene set in and
the flesh chipped of in flakes MS large as
"a mans hand, and he became horrible
object before death.
, 1889-09-05
uuren.onable Summon nonrders.

IFrom The Lewiston (MeJ JonrnnI.I
Eyes" said an oxford county farmer,
tiny summer boarders complain that the
nights are cold, but they certainly have
no right to expect me to take the blank
cts OF the tomato vines such weather as
this -
, 1889-09-05

The Young Ladies Seminary, to be
conducted under the auspices of tho
Episcopal church, will open Thursday.
Inc prospects Tor successful year are
are quite anxious for the completion of
their new building.
, 1889-09-05

JoLIEr, Ill. Sept "a conference to-
day of the coal miners and. operators re-
suited in a settlement of the wage troii-
bles throughout the Northern Illinois
coal fields, and an early resumption of
work except in the mines of W. l.. Scott
will probably occur.
, 1889-09-05

PARIS, Sopt. Ain Accordance with a
law recently passed, the govern mcnt
to-day took formal possession of the
telephone stations. The company pro-
tested against the governments ,ction
as illegal, and only submitted 10 force.
, 1889-09-05

SAN FRAscisco, Sept IA cores
pondent of the Associated Press OF Apia,
Samoa, says the meeting between King
Maiiteoa and his relatives when the cx-
lie returned from Marshal islands was
most affecting and the greatest expires.
, 1889-09-05

The original "Old Black joe died nt
Mount Holly, N. j., in little cabin
where he had lived for years. He was
liz years of age and was.very patriarchal
in appearance, IL Is said. The citizens
will erect a tablet to his memory.
, 1889-09-05

Twelve Of the prisoners confined In the
county jail have gotten up a petition TO
lay before the county commissioners, in
which they complain OF the food they
receive and the condition of the Jail.
, 1889-09-05
SyinuntI,y and Aid.

New YoRx, Sept. 2.--At mass meet
ing in Cooper Union in favor of the
eight hour movement tonight, resolu-
tions were adopted sympethizing with,
and plcdging financial aid to the Lon
don strikers.
, 1889-09-05

'raconn Talk.

TACOMA, Sept. "A test was made of
the machinery of the Ryan smclter to-
day IL worked without n jar.
The twin fire engines arrived from the
East.
The public schools opened this morn.
ing,
, 1889-09-05
After MANY Dnys.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 2.--United
States Consul Blackjack at Apia has
distributed various presents and money
sent to- be given TO hose who so robly
assisted in saving life and property dur
ing the hurricane in March.
, 1889-09-05
All Quiet.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Aug. 2.-Every.
thing Is quiet on New river this evening.
There was another lot OF Winchester
rifles shipped yesterday, and trouble is
not apprehendcd.
, 1889-09-05

CHEYENNE, Sept 2.--The convention to
frame d constitution tor the proposed
state of Wyoming began at the capital
TODAY.
, 1889-09-05
LABOy. DAY.
In The East II Is Observed Where
There Il No Rain.

PIrrsarRG, Sept 2.-Lahor Day was
celebrated In Western Pennsylvania to-
dag for the first time. Buaiuess was
generally suspended, Int the only pub
rldc OF the United Carpenters and Join
crs l3ro.hcrhuod, IN which 200 partici-
pated. picpics wcre held by other
trades at Grccnsburg, ana local labor
organizations and erangers paradod af-
forwards.
A monster meeting was held at which
addresses wcrc made by prominent
movement. IN the coke regions work
generally was idle.
, 1889-09-05
VIII HeIn Ont.

BosroE. Sept. 2.--Gideon IL. Brown of
tho bankrupt firm of Brown, Steele 4
Clark Is in Boston and will do what he
can 10 aid in strengthening out the firm.
, 1889-09-05

KANSAS CRY, Sept. 2.-J- S. Mccoy,
one of the pioneers of the west died to.
day at his home In this city, aged rs
years.
, 1889-09-05
AT PHILADELPHIA.

- ihAhfsbtsAsA illAs
PnHADmrHfA, Sept 2;-Delightful
weather favored the first observation in
this city of Labor Day. The banks aud
exchanges were closed as also were near
ly all the mills factories aud other busi-
ness establishments in the afternoon.
At BOSTON.
BosroN, Sept. ,. The Observance of
Labor Day was more general than hero.
toiuu. Business was entirely suspended.
and the procession was Nthe feature of
tic day.
AT IANsAs CITY.
EASsNs CITY, sept. Mo general OBJ
servancc. Labor Day parade partiCi-
putcd in by the carpenters in the morn
ing
AT ALBANY.
ALBANY. Sept. >. 2.-1lllr Day was cell
ebratcd by parade OF 700 IN line, which
Waa reviewed by Governor llill and Il
picnic in the afternoon az which the
cight-hOur question WAS discussed.
AT cINcINNkTt
CtXcrNSArt, Aug. 2.-Thc Observance
Of Labor Day was obstructed By rain.
At NEW YoES.
NEW YoEK, Sept. 2,-Iabor Day here
was ushered in by bright sunshine.
from early morning the streets were
. t ~ t 80 - - 80 - vi -,
i..,,'.i "'.,.r.i' w. II'.s 81 :, iuuse' ,S
h liza, WIN nnIr! iui'J'I ',''SF'S T ~, ,.v.p ri,
found working in cigar factories ana
other concerns, the owners of which
have no respect for Labor Day. On the
East,idc many factories blew the A.
W. whistle. All exchanges were closed.
The professions, which was not as large
as last year was greeted all along the
route by enthusiastic crowds.
AT cuicAao.
Cuc,oo S.nt 1-Iabor Dav was oh.
served by two professions, one under the
auspices of the trades and labor assem-.
hlics and the other under the knights of
Labor. Both marched through. the
streets ana procee,ieu 10 the Pic-hlc
s''""os '"''''' VI '''o e's'
AT INDIANAPoLIs.
, 60
NpiANAroLissi III nep,; Ill sPte oi .he
Iniils % Wnici' lcii up Nnia uuIiiiS ny
Guy, ,me lno1,iscs ,,,s, ,,n" VIZ ae"oIo @
puruuc anu ,iis u',.rnuo', lurbu s n'mss
in he city
At SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FpAvc,sro Sent o-Iabor DIV
,v,. nhsaryoI Ia, Ito ,rnIos nninns In th;s
civ thcnol, G,, ,sincs', was !, ri snsnem,cd
AZ tbc n,rade held in the norning
probably 1000 people were in line. The
majority of the men carried small
American flags.
AT DETROIT.
n c..
t' Sol,. i u"S was rWT,y
Eynniveh,y pyseavu eh" nuJ 1od io? 10? s,raa,s
, 1889-09-05

HAyRE, Sept. 2.-Arrived, steamer
Normandie, from New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. 2,--Arrived,
steamer Erns, from New York for
Bremen.
, 1889-09-05

In the United States and Canada, II Isl
claimed very seriously, ns Il practically
decides that their laoel Is of 10 value
whatever.
, 1889-09-05
AT EVANSVILLE

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. 2.-The labor
holiday was appropriately celebrated.
There was general suspension of brisi-
ness and O large parade.
, 1889-09-05
Ar MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 2.--Labor Day
was iittingly observed here. A large
concourse of workingnen paraded and
afterwards repaired TO the park, where
they listened to addresses on topics of
interest to them.
, 1889-09-05

upon Fourteenth street, with number
ofhandsonc floats, and marched through
the city to the picnic grounds where the
day was spent In speech making, dane
ing, tc.
, 1889-09-05
Public Dobt statement.

WAsiuNGIoN, Sept, 2.-rhc following
is the debt statement issued to-day:
Interest bearing debt, princi
, 1889-09-05

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 2.-Labor Day
was generally observed here to-day. All
the banks, state and federal Offices and
business houses were closed A mon
strous parade, composed of all the labor
organizations in the city. was formed