THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1892. SOCIETY IS SHOCKED. GotM Aristocracy Greetins Norwalk Aristocracy. BUT THE CHAIN IS SUNDERED. The -4 Ruin Which a Smooth Pretender Nearly Accomplished. APFIABANCKR ABK DKCKITFVI.. France not Altogether Safe The Queen of Spain Took n Open Drive ont Other Xewe. Nobwalk, Conn., May 3. Society in this city is today shocked by the revela tions of a drummer, and it must be ad mitted that there is scarcely a single family in Norwalk society which is not filled with emotions of some kind by the discovery just made, that Herbert Roos evelt Van Rensselaer, of New York, was only Arthur Adler, formerly a cloak salesman. Norwalk society is largely made up of families of wealthy manfac tnrers and merchants and a few minis ters, doctors and lawyers. Herbert Rooaevalt Van Rensselaer came here rec ommended by "his own family of Van Reneselser, the Astors and the Vander bilts." He said Ward McAlister was a, - chnm of his, and boasted of Mrs. Astor's friendship. He secured a position as teacher in a swell academy and at once set about, breaking the hearts of the ' rich and handsome heiresses of the town. He was on the eve of marrying the richest of them when the exposure came in the person of a drummer who knew him. Today Adler fled, and then it was ' found that he owed big bills to almost everybody in town. Europe Very Quiet. New York, May 3. While it is true ' that reports from all points of import- ance in provinces of France show that no serious disorders have occurred be- - cause of collisions with anarchists, papers generally, in commenting on the quietness, give warning that appearances are deceitful ; that there will no doubt be trouble in the end. In Spain it was so very quiet on May day that the queen -drove through the City Park in an open carriage, without an escort. Her action - did much to give courage to those who feared almost to leave the shelter of their homes. The only disturbance to note in Holland was at Leunarden. A contest between the police and workmen became so serions that the cavalry was called out and dispersed the rioters. The ex citement continued throughout the eve ning. Many window a by . iftsi2a, May"3. Marie L. Williams, a pioneer resident of this state, died last week on her farm near Grand Rapids, where she had lived for many years alone.' She was a well-known character and in selling her farm products could, drive the sharpest kind of bargains. It was supposed she was in reduced cir cumstances, but upon looking over her assets, it was found she leaves $14,000 worth of productive real estate and $9, 000 worth of gilt-edge personal property, the result of many years' hard work, saving and shrewd investment. She left no will, and the property will be divided between her brother, Byron L. Rainsford of Caro, Tuscola county, and a niece, Miss Mae II. Rainsford, of De troit. Will Be Properly Protected. Caspbb, Wyo., May 4. A chain of testimony is being formed that will bring the prisoners now at Fort Russell at least under the shade of the gallows. Jones and Walker, two trappers, who witnessed the killing of Champion and Ray at the K. C. ranch, have been here several days. It has recently developed that the stockmen sent two men from Cheyenne to get them ont of the way, either by fair means or foul. Today Under-Sheriff Kimball came np and took Jones and Walker to Douglas, where they will be properly protected. Minister! In Session. The Methodist ministers of The Dalles district assembled in the M. E. Church of this city this morning, and are hold ing quite an interesting session. . Var ious papers were read and discussed daring thgday and the sessions will continue tomorrow. The evening ses sion of tomorrow will be a missionary service in charge of Mrs. A. E. Mnlliran of Fossil. The members of the associa tion will attend the mass temperance convention in the Court ; house tonight. Those present are Rev.'s A. 6 Mulligan and lady, of Fossil; J. W. Rigby and lady, of Hood River; F. L. Johns and lady, of Columbus; R. C. MoterandG. G. Ferguson, of Arlington ; J. M. Shulse of Heppner: E. McEvers and C. Spald ing, of Goldendale; J. M. Denison of Wasco; . Gregory of. Columbus fE, Baker, of Dufur; T. G. Hodgson of Prineville; G. Moore head, of 'Waldron and A. C. Spencer and lady of this city. ' 1845. J. B. Nelson, a resident of North Yak ima, was in the city last Tuesday on his wav home from Dufur. where he has been undergoing medical treatment from Dr. Vanderpool for cancer. - In an inter view with a Chbonicijc representative. Mr. Nelson said that he camped at the mouth of Mill creek on the 15th of Sep tember, 1845, after having crossed the plains from Missouri. The only white persons here at that time were the two Methodist missionaries, Messrs. Waller and Brewer, who had arrived here the year before. The only houses here were a couple of stone, shanties built by the missionaries on the . bluff. Mr. Nelson made his way down the river and camped on the bank of the Willamette where Portland now stands, wot a sim gle claim had yet been taken np at that place. Mr. Nelson admired the loca tion but could not think of stopping where there was not a white man nearer than Oregon City. At this latter place Mr. Nelson staved for a time and at other places farther south till 1859 when his health failed and he moved to Eastern Washington and became the first , whfte settler in Yakima county, Mr. Nelson is now in his 7oth year but is cmite vigorous for his age. He is a fine conversationalist, possesses remarkable memory and a large fund of interesting nioneer reminlsences and information. - Fined In Cigars for the Crowd. An amusinz "case" came before the recorder Tuesday last. Charley Haight recently put up a new shed on the west side of his building and after it was handsomely painted he tacked a card in front warning the public to "poBt no bills." Yesterday the whole front of the shed was found covered with a mis' cellaneous collection of patent medicine and tobacco advertisements. Engineer Georee Brown was charged with the crime and a warrant was issued for his arrest and duly served on him this morning by Marshal Gibons. When the case" came up in court, Charley Haight and Dick Fulton, on behalf of the prose cution, ''swore" point blank that they had seen George Brown, the defendent, tack up a number of bills and posters on the shed referred to in the indictment. Then the prosecution rested and the prisoner" was asked if he wished to make a statement on his own behalf, He replied curtly : "I don't have to. "True enough, vou don't have to," said his honor. "It is entirely at your own pleasure." "Then I don't please" re torted the prisoner. "Then," solemly responded the recorder, "it remains with me to pronounce the judgment of this court. You, George Brown, have been charged with feloniously and mal iciously posting patent medicine cards on the wall of Charley Haight's shed contrary to the ordinance in such case made and provided. Two witness have testified that they saw you do the deed, You have refused to answer in your own defense and the court can draw no other conclusion than that you refuse because you have no answer to make. The sen' tence of the court is that you set the cigars up for the crowd." "I appeal to the supreme court" exclaimed the pris oner. "Thore is no appeal from this court," said the recorder severely. am bust," groaned the prisoner. "I'll lend you a dollar," answered the re corder. The dollar was handed out and the company adjourned to the nearest cigar store. Poor Anna Dickinson. New Yobk, May 4. Anna Dickinson, who was reported seriously ill last night, is much better this morning. Her phy sician says she is out of danger for the present but her hour is surely drawing nigh. Her last appearance in this city some time ago was pathetic in its evi dence of decline, and the end does not come in the nature of a surprise to those who know her. To Be "Much Cut Down." Victoria, B. C, May 3. The British Columbia seal claims commissioners met yesterday and received forty-one claims, aggregating $650,000. Commis sioner Gleadowe said they would have to be much cut down. He had expected to send interim reports, but would have to make them on his return to England Telegraphic Flashes. It is stated that the Marquis De Moray has challenged the municipal councillor who insultingly referred to him in a public speech. Gray's harbor people. Port Townsend people, and people all along that terrible north coast are preparing for celebrations next week. Gov. Ferry will attend at Port To we send. The Chinese exclusion bill, agreed to by the conference committee passed the senate by a vote of 30 to 15. -It is said that many democratic mem bers of tha house are opposed to putting lumber on the free. list. It is now admitted that President Harrison will be nominated. Two hun dred and eleven deligates have been in structed to vote for him, and the New York Mail and Expreti has private in formation . "absolutely accurate"., that runs the number np to 302. '' 1 Another Kansas cyclone, this time ten miles south of Topeka, struck a farming country, last nigh tand demolished every-, thing in a space of two miles. One man, James Mitchell was killed, and many were injured. - . -. . - ,. An Oregon Flo ABOUT THE ISLANDS. A Conrt Decision Respecting tie Tote .f Oato. ELECTION OF THE NOBLES VALID. The Legislature to be Opened May 28th By the Queen. THE ANNEXATION MOVEMENT. Prominent Americans Taking: Part With the Hawallans in the Manage ment of Affairs. San Fbancisco, May 3.-rHonolulu ad vices by the steamer Australia, which arrived at noon today, state that a severe earthquake shock was felt on the island of Maui on April 22d. It caused no damage. Political affairs have been very quiet during the month, not the slightest ripple being observed. The decision of the supreme conrt that the election 0 the nobles on Oahu island was valid was expected to cause some dissatisfaction in the ranks of the Wilcox party, but the decision of the court was not altogether unexpected, and that party accepted the situation. Queen Liliuokalani issued a proclamation April lltb, convening -the Hawaiian legisla ture in regular session at Honolulu, May 28th. The legislature will be opened by the queen in person. After the election of president and other offi cers, adjournment will be had for one week, as there will not be much business presented before the middle of June. John S. Walker, Henry P. Baldwin, and William O. Smith are mentioned as con testants for the honor of presiding over the session. Gen. A. S. Hartwell, a leading lawyer here, who', has been mentioned in connection with the movement, has published a card admit ting his sentiments, but denying any treasonable intent, believing in legal means only for forwarding the move ment. Godfrey Brown, ex-minister of finance for Hawaii, returned here from England on April 8th, and it was ru mored that he was the representative of a large amount ot tngusn capital, which is to be used in starting a bank in Honolulu. The 8-Hour Proposition. London, May 3. The deputation ap pointed by the Hyde Park meeting yes terday' meandered about town -and called upon the leading statesmen to learn their opinions as to the eight hour proposition. Lord Salisbury and Mr. Balfour declined to receive the dep utation ; so did Mr. Gladstone, but he sent it word in writing that.he believed the eight-hour system had not been suf ficiently considered by those most af fected by it. : The deputation, ' subse quently discussing Gladstone's reply, showed considerable "ill-feelin at it. A motion was made that it ba placed in the waste paper basket. A member, however, pointed out that it was evident that Gladstone's mind was still open, and after furter angry debate, the sub ject was dropped. Should Hang, Probably. London, May 3. The grand jury re turned a true bill against Charles Mow bray, publisher, and David Nichol, edi tor, of an anarchist paper, the Common Weal, for soliciting and encouraging certain persons to murder Rt. Hon. Henry Mathews, secretary of state for the home department ; Sir Henry Hawk ing, one of the justices of the high courts of justice; and William Melville, inspec tor of police. The prosecution is bassed upon an article recently published in the Common Weal in connection with the conviction of the Walsall anarchists. Foreign Amusements. Liege, May 3. A dynamite cartridge explored on the threshold of Count Min- ette's residence last evening. The house and building adjoining, which is that of General Loudon, of the civic guard, for whom it is thought the dynamite was in tended, with their contents were par tially wrecked. Flagstones were torn np, and all windows' within a radios of 200 yards were damaged. A German, who fled just after the explosion, was ar rested, bat denied being the author of the outrage. - Will not be Instructed. Stocton, Cal., May 3. The republican state convention to choose delegates to the Minneapolic convention to be held here today met this afternoon. The platform will indorse the Harrison ad ministration, bat it ia believed that the delegates will not be instructed. Irwin Stump, who will call the convention to order at 2 o'olock, stated this morning that he did not think it likely that the matter of the election of delegates to the national convention would be reached before tomorrow, unless ar night session be agreed upon. He expected that con siderable time will be consumed in the reports of committees and contests ever credentials. . r It Opened His Eyes. " Steuben, N. Y., May 4. Childlaw Evans is a ' well-to-do and easy-going farmer of this town, past middle age. He married, late in life, a woman much younger than himself. She liked to wear good clothes and halve lively com panions. Eli Jones, a young man about town, who was said to have been an ad mirer of Mrs. Evans before she was mar- ried, continued to pay her marked atten tions. After marriage the unsuspicious farmer raised no objections,' although other people were less tolerant, and won dered how farmer Evans could permit his wife to pass so much time in the company of the gay young bachelor Jones. One day last week Mrs. Evans expressed a desire to go to Utica and get some spring dresses. The same day Mr. Jones came around and suggested to Mr. Evans that he contemplated making a business trip to Utica, and if Mr. Evans would lend his carriage, he (Jones) would drive Mrs. Evans to the city and return that lady and the rig safely home at a season able time. Mr. Evans lent Jones the carriage and bountifully replenished bis wife's puree for the shopping tour. The pair failed to return at the appointed hour, a ad a hasty search of the house disclosed the fact that they had carried off with them a big trunk containing all of Mrs. Evans' best dresses and jewelry and the family silverware. The fugitives have been traced across the country to Herkimer, and are reported to have taken a West Shore train there for" Chi cago. Mr. Evans will begin an action for divorce. . . An Important Expedition. New Yobk, May 4. W. H. Gilder, who, with Lieutenant Schwatka, won fame in bringing back from the Northern regions information respecting Franklin and his expedition; again proposes to make a journey to the North, this time at the head of a party to make a mag netic survey of the region immediately surrounding the Northern magnetic pole. The American Geographical society, the National Academy of sciences at AVash ington, members of the United States coast survey and a number of other scientists are interested in the proposed expedition. Although some funds have been pledged for fitting out the party and carrying on the work, nothing defi nite has been determined in the way of plans and the money required. The American Geographical society, with Col. Gilder, has taken the initiative in the matter, and for the purpose of dis cussing the exploration the society held a special meeting last night in Checker ing hall. Prof. Trowbridge said as the result of the expedition the magnetic pole might not only be located, but the whole world ot terrestrial physics bene fitted. He said in his opinion all mag netic surveys on land should be prohib ited, as the true importance and bene fits derived were on sea alone. He looked forward to the time when a sta tion would be established in the neigh borhood of the magnetic pole, and tele graphic communication made between it and the rest of the world. Sweaters and the Public. Washington, May 5. The wage-workers have persuaded congress to under take an investigation of sweaters in American cities that have already had good results from the publicity of its in quiries. Repressive legislation may be found necessary but no one expects that it wi'l reach the root of the evil. The influence of loosely administered immi gration laws upon the overcrowded labor market in cities is a legitimate corollary of the present investigation. The awak ening of boards of health to the enormity of disease-breeding workshops is another result that is hoped for. But the setting of the legal machinery in motion will hardly help the victims of the sweating process as much as the formation of a sound public sentiment against thought leasly countenancing the evil. - Individ uals can make sweat shops unpopular and unprofitable. The purchaser of clothes can insist on" knowing the con' ditions under which they were made, He can refuse to patronize the emporium where goods are handled that are the product of sweat-shops. Talked indiscreetly--But Well. Bbuslels, May 4. Today at Mons, the man who divulged the anarchist plot was arrested. The prisoner, with four other men, arranged to blow np the res idences of several leading citizens. The arrested man had in bis possession five powerful dynamite cartridges, and it is believed if he had not talked indiscreetly to a supposed fellow-workman, who. was a detective in disguise,-that Mons would have suffered .a serious and disastrous explosion. Four other men will soon be arrested. The police today discovered the location of the anarchists in the out skirts of the city. A printer was ar rested and a dynamite cartridge found on a window-sill of a house near Liege. The fuse was ignited, bat quenched, and the explosion thwarted. The police of Liege today searched over fifty houses in which anarchists resided. ' . - Was Put Ont. London, May 5. Cunningham Gra ham, a socialist, .who was suspended from his seat in the house of commons yesterday, amidst a confusing debate on the land question, still retains a vivid recollection of the hustling he received, and reiterates his determination today to arraign" the house of commons as a swindle, and to expose it before 100,000 people in Hyde Park. . WAR IN VENEZUELA. A Battle Eipected fitli tie Heroin tionists Soon. - ENGLAND REACHING AFTER POINTS The Island of Socorro Purchased Prom Mexico for $100,000. REPORT CONSIDERED DOUBTFUL. Large Reward Offered for the Printers ' v of Anarchistic Pamphlets In Russia. Barcelona, Venezuela, May 4. Pres ident Palacia has sent an army from the capital to engage the enemy, A battle may be expected south of Caracas. The object of the president in this move seems to be to draw the revolutionists from Valencia and Calabossa, which they now surround, preventing commu nication between the government ' gen erals Ybarra, Aranjo and Casanas, who are located in these towns and the cap ital. ' If Palacio'e forces should . prove victorious, they will undoubtedly march to the relief of the beseiged cities. Palacio seems to have arrived at the conclusion that he must act aggressively or the revolutionists will become so pow erful that they will sweep all before them. Reported Purchase of Boeorru. San Fbancisco, May 4. A rather startling story is circulated here, that part of the island of Socorro, off the coast of Mexico and belonging to that republic, has been sold to the British government. It is stated .the price paid was $100,000. Socorro is not much of an island, but there is a good bay there and it would be a first-class place for a coaling station. England is very anx ious to make a coaling station in that part of the world, and this fact lends color to the story. At the Mexican con sulate they say they have no news of such a sale and do not think it is a prob able event. A merchant, whose advices keep him constantly informed concern ing occurrences in Mexico said : . "The Diaz government would not dare make such a sale. In the . first place they would not offend the .United States, as this would undoubtedly do. But the main argument against the probability of the sale of the island is that the Mex ican people are exceedingly jealous of their land and would resent the sale of a foot of it. It would produce much the same effect as the sale of an American island would on your people." The is land of Socorro is one of the group near which the brig Tahiti was lost. The island is uninhabited, and is covered by rugged mountains. Arson as a Fino Art, Chicago, May 5. The recent trapping of certain professors of arson in Chicago is very important for more reasons than one. The disclosures provo that the detestable crime is not confined to skulk mg maurauders, bent on revenge or plunder. The systematic defrauding of insurance companies was carried on by fires started deliberately in fashionable residence districts. According to the preliminary evidence, a band of well dressed conspirators moved from place to place, taking out policies on cheap furniture and then setting fire to the furniture. In this way a snug snm seems to have been realized from the in surance companies. Tho boldness of this procedure is not the only thing con nected with it that is of interest to the public. It is the possible consequences of arson that render it so infamous a crime. Bad as 'is the burning of busi ness property, those who deliberately set fire to occupied, dwellings at night easily surpass that grade of crime. Kellerers la Dr. Teed. Chicago, May 5. The college of Life, headquarters of Dr. Cyrus Teed's Kores han faith, received sixty converts from California yesterday, among whom is a Mrs. Knight, niece of the millionaire Charles Crocker deceased. Mrs. Knight is a widow, forty-eight years of age, and has three children 17 to 20 years of age, who, as soon as they finish their edu cation they will join their mother and devote their lives to Dr. Teed and the promulgation of his doctrines. It is said Mrs. Knight has given all her wealth into the hands of Teed. - . .Concerning Millbank. New Yobbv May 5. It is intimated that when he gets through with the gory compacts now in hand the redoubtable duelist, H. Vane' Milbank, is coming back to America to rebuke by the code the impertinence of a number of natives who called him names. . Mr. Milbank will doubtless be pained to learn that the entire population of the United States is still right at home, with no evident desire to get away. River and Harbor BUI is -Safe. Washington, May 5. As anticipated, economist Hoi man endeavored ia .every way to prevent the consideration of the river and harbor bill but it was . shown beyond all question that the majority of the members of congress believes this bill is an important one and ought to be passed. The action of the house today in deciding to consider the bill meana practically that when the time-cornea it will go through. It was -observed that those members who opposed It were tha, ones who received nothing in. their dis tricts for river and harbor -improve- merits. Judge Gilbert's Co. Portland, May 5. The-.first United States Circuit court presided over by Judge Gilbert, was held yesterday. The following cases were disposed of today: Pacific Improvement company rs tha Portland and Willamette valley com pany ; final decree entered. . Olaf Phil, administrator, vs. Marios .county ; de emurrer to complaint set for hearing Monday. May 16th. : The Government Annoyed. St. Pbtkbsbcbg, May-4. The anarch istic pamphlets blaming the czar and government for the famine and misery now prevailing in parte- of the empire are largely increasing, in circulation, much to the annoyance of the court and government. A reward of 100,000 rub les has been offered.-tor the arrest of tha writers, printers or disseminators of the inflammatory publications. Getting Down to Business. .' Madrid, May 4. The government will lay before the-cortesa bill proposing that persons charged with dynamite out rages be tried by a special court, and on conviction be punished by death. . . A Bothersome Nam. This habit of naming boys after soma friend and hanging two "last" names to a lad all of hia life is about played oat. At least, that ia what Mr. Sawyer Cook, of this city, thinks about it. His baby had the cramps the other night, and paregorio did not seem to . have tha slightest: effect upon . the little sufferer, so Mr,. Cook flew for. the doctor pea haste He pulled the bell with a rouaiag ierk Up went, the side window, an! the physician's, voice called excitedly, "Who'a there?" "Sawyer Cook," hurriedly cried tha anxious father. ' "Saw my cook, did you? Well, what tile- dence do I care if you saw the cook, the chambermaid, the butler and tha stable boy?.. You let that bell alone, yon loon, or IH break your facet Get out ot that!" . ' "But I tell you Ym no. loon. Tm Saw yer Cook!" . "Confound it, what do I care if yen did see my cook? That's her business if she wants to gallivant around at night. I mind my busiaess, she minds hers, and you had better go about yours If you want to keep, out of trouble. . Hear me? "I don't know anything about your ' servants, doctor, and I am not drunk; but my baby is sick, and . if yon don hurry np she will, die!" "Your baby's sick? Who are your" cried the doctor in astonishment one more. "Why, I'm Mr. Sawyer Cook, of S4S Gripe street, as I told yon before, and my baby's dying with the cramp!" cried the agonized father. . "Oh, beg pardon, sir 1 thought yon were some bum. I will be down di rectly!" The baby is all right now, but Mr. Sawyer Cook wants his name changed. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Rob Roy Bad the Best of It. The far famed Rob Roy MacGregor was confessedly the best swordsman of his day. His celebrity for wielding tha claymore excited MacNeil of Barra, to visit him for the express purposo of try ing his prowess. Barra was a gentle man, possessing the qualities that endear a chief to his clan, with the accomplish ments which confer acceptability in pol ished circles. On arriving at Rob Boya house the MacNeil 'chieftain found ha was at Buchanan attending the market, and thither he repaired. ' He met sev eral gentlemen on horseback on their way home, and accosting the nearest, begged to know if Rob Roy waa still at the fair. "Who inquires for Rob Roy?"' inquired a voice, more remote. "MacNeil of Barra," said tho chief. Bob Boy approached, announcing him self, and after exchanging salutes Barra, said: v. - "I have heard Bob Boy extolled as tha best swordsman pf our times, and have come a long journey to prove whether ha or I deserve that commendation." "Chieftain of Barra," said Rob Roy. "I never sought a quarrel with any man; and if it pleases you to think yourself the better swordsman I have ho objec tion to your opinion." "This is the language of fear," said Barra. "Who dares to speak of fear to RoH Bob MacGregor?" said MacGregor. "Dis mount, sir, and try. if I'm afraid." The chivalrous encounter immediately commenced, and Rob Roy found Barra, nearly his match; bnt after ' much dex terous play he wounded the chieftain in the sword arm, so that he was for sev- ' eral months confined at Buchanan. Scottish American. Value of Husk. Besides flowers, several other ' article are called Jnto use by the perfumer. Mask is the most important. . It comes ont of the musk deer of the mountains of India, China and . Thibet. It is ex tremely difficult to obtain unadulterated, and when obtained in that condition costs twice its weight in gold. - So great is the tenuity of the odor, that in an are of five feet it gives out 67,839,609 par ticles without undergoing an appreciable diminution of weight. Ne. w York Even tnaSun, , ...