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U ) J. . . r t . -4 sty vol. ii. THE DALLES, OREGON, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1892. NUMBER 27. r" . : ml tmiftt r a New department. Secretary of Mines ant Mining Pro posed for tMaMnet ' DEPARTMENT k OF AGRICULTURE. ' . ' c . r tL. success oi we rfhe Precedent for the Sister Industry. MW I'OKTFOLIOS EXPKKSIVK. Colorado Doe. not seem to Catch on to the Idea TVitU Alacrity Belief fur Flood Sufferers. . ' Washington-, June 10. An interesting DTortosition is that made Dy one air. Cambinetti, who suggests that the cab inet be augmented by the creation of a department of mines and mining. The department of agriculture seems to have justified its existence and the author of the new suggestion apparently believes that the sister industry would require similar recognition from the government. But Colorado, the one state above all others to champion any suggestions that hold out promises of benefit to mining interests, has not demonstrated even a mild degree of enthusiasm over thejrop- osition. If the proposed -department were practicable and could be put to real service it is to be imagined that some thing would have been heard from the men most concerned. JSew portionos are expensive luxuries. 1'ossimy tne cost of a department of mines would be greater than its services to the country would justify. Nor can every industry have a department specfically devoted to itself. Any new addition to the present organization of the cabinet will be looked upon with suspicion by the public at large as being chiefly useful in the dis tribution of government jobs for political ends. A new department would, in the Addisonian parlance of the lobby, le but a puddin' for the politicians. MINNEAPOLIS MOSAIC. Sketches of Dally Walk, and Talk. , and Convention Bulletin.. Minneapolis, June 10. Up to the time Mr. Quay took the floor last night, for the first speech of the convention on the Alabama contested case, it has been commonly remarked that the gentlemen who are supporting Mr. Blaine claim everything and disclose nothing. In fact Mr. Quays' silence has seemed to be a little less soft and thick, less velvety in character, than the triple-ply, plush- Xined silence of Mr. Blaine. Experts in he matter have noted that, while the Quay article creaks and rustles a little at times, Mr. Blaine's keeps up one low monotonous purr of perfect inaudibility. As a largo part of the nation has been' intently hearkening to it, the breaking of it, when it does break, will be some thing memorable. The effect of Mr. Quays' speech may be noted on the vote. Up to this time, however, the men who are directing the Blaine movement have acted more like individuals who are committing a trespass on another man's premises than like those who lead great . popular uprisings. . . They have moved jgbout with dark lanterns, hold ing midnight conferences and conduct ing business in whispers and cipher. On the other hand, tbe Harrison managers are outspoken, and attract a great deal of .attention. Their clubs all sing, as well as speak, and one of their songs has a chorus like this : And grandfather's hat fits Ben. It may be a trifle too tight, For Benjamin stands about seventeen hands The loftiest statesman in sight ; " Yes, grandfather's hat fits Ben. . He wears it with dignified grace, So rally again and put Uncle Ben Right back in his grandfather's place.' Wijih this fiery outburst, combining as it does, a brief genealogical history, a striking picture of the chief executive and a stirring appeal to the country at large, the verses soon increase in fervor, and have 'an- effect for convincing the doubtful particularly the office-seekers, the man on the fence, the fellow who says:' - -''. r I'm fur Blaine '..,." . - ' ; Or fur Harrison.- ' . . .It's cert'nly plain .." I'm fur Blaine ! .; . ; -. Horse an' foot, might and main, " ' . Dragoons an' null garrison. I'm for Blaine ' Or fur Harrison ! But it must not be misunderstood, notwithstanding Mr." Depew and others tell us that "there i s nothing in the Blaine movement," it is much too ser .. .. j . ious to be meant for . a practical joke. Evidence of this inay be observed in the fact that after Mr. Quays' speech the convention last night adopted the minority report of the committee in the ! Alabama co.ntest, which was favorable to Blaine. ! I Convention Bulletins. i Minneapolis, June 10. The conven- tion was called to -order at 11 :35 a. in. I After praver , David Martin was an- ! nounced as the national committeeman i from Pennsylvania! vice Quay j . The question then came np as to the .. . . . . . . ; reuiaiuucr ui tuc uiajui n y repui i yi mc i committee on credentials, left over last night. . , Quay, in order to get to balloting at i once, announced that they would not oppose its adoption. The Blaine men have decided not to delay the matter, i but push for a vote, and it is expected a j ballot will be reached this session. The i i . . i l i , tt ; result, 11 is saia, lies uetween .narrison and Mckinley. Ohio favors the latter. It is reliably stated that Idaho and I some other far western states will turn J to Harrison, if they should drop Blaine. It is reliably stated that - Blaine's name will not be formally presented. His supporters, however, will vote for him, in order to hold, their forces to gether in case it becomes necessary to turn to some compromise candidate. Alger's name will not be presented. McKinley will get twenty or twentytwo fronv Michigan. Ohio will also go for McKinley.. It is fairly certain that Harrison and McKinley will be nominated today. In dications in favor of Harrison. Mrs. Helen Foster of the National W. C. T. U. is now addressing the conven tion which is paying great attention to her, and is applauding her liberally. Wolcott, speaker for Colorado, was fre quently interrupted by prolonged cheer ing at tbe mention of , Blaine's name. He predicts a great victory in'November for the great uncrowned leader of the republican partv, James G. Blaine. Renewed cheering, said Blaine has never been president of our country bnt, "will be," which caused renewal of en thusiastic applause. Wolcott said he j was proud to cast his vote for a man who 1 ai ways sought everything tor his coun try and nothing for himself." He fin ished when renewed cheerinz broke out. the galleries shouting "Blaine!" ; When Indiana was called and. Col. Dick Thompson took the platform to present the name of Harrison, great cheering followed. Thompson said he proposed to present the name of a man who does not seek success by detraction of any other great republican. . I norm natc for President, General Benjamin Harrison Great cheering. The cheering for Harrison is more general and prolonged than that for Blaine. Most of the Massachusetts. Connecti cut, and Michigan delegates remained seated. When "No candidate Michigan was called: I Cornell street had its nostrils torn away, presented," was the I .Victor' LaFevre had the skin on hisfore . :j head torn and may lose the sight of his answer. Eustis, of Minnesota, took the plat form to second Blaine, during which, be mentioned McKinley, as '"the great leader and disciple of protection," which caused great cheering. As soon as Eustis could be heard, he changed the programme, by mentioning Blaines' name which aroused a perfect storm of applause, and for a long time tbe only words fit for bulletins were : "Cheering and demonstration for Blaine," "ladies swinging their parasols and handkerchiefs, "cheering for Blaine increasing all over the hall," etc. Dur ing which, Reed of -Maine, was on his feet waiving the flag of enthusiasm, as an increasing crowd gathered behind him, cheering at the top of their voices, for a full hour. x ' Masonic lloaRe 'Warming.'. Chicago, June 10. Proud members of the masonic fraternity; held, a house-' warming on the twenty-first floor of the i Masonic temple . -yesterday afternoon, j Five throcgh elevators carried the ,700 guests to the .top . floor of the highest commercial building in the world, and the board of . directors of. the Masonic fraternity temple , association, . which built and owns the structure, did - the honors as hosts.; An orchestra placed amid the palms and ferns, which - trans formed the crystal-roofed , hall into a conservatory, incited several of the younger set to indulge in brief and sur reptitious waltzes, for there are 10,000 square feet.of dancing area in thisaltitu- dinous - reception-room. Many people were turned away because they were not provided with ticiets, but, beginning to day 25 cents will permit anybody to take the elevator and see how the world looks from a twenty-first floor wfndow.: . It is the intention of the association to. have this conservatory open to visitors every day. Music will be furnished twice, a week. " v . - ' . ' TO TALK WITH MARS. I Interesting . Recent Investigations; -ny ;: ' ' Astronomers. . x IS THE PLANET, MARS INHABITED? If so, a Plan' Serioosly Suggested to ' Open up Communication. "" ' MAD I00 LOOSE IN CHICAGO. Nine Perilous Kitten, one of Whoru May Iie Chasing the Animal in the -. City Other Note.. . - Cincinnati, June 10. Probably none of the many fasinating theories that have been advanced by astronomers during the last decade is more interesting than the recent investigations as to the planet Mars. Seemingly,- the idea that that celestial neighbor is inhabited has taken renewed hold on the savants, and, if it is not yet accepted by them as fact, they nevertheless distinctly countenance it. One of them now suggests that by level ing oil a plane five miles in diameter. covering it with a coating of black and constructing thereon a frame carrying 6,000,000 intensely brilliant are lamps, itwould.be possible to establish com munication with the Marsjans. It is even intimated that as they may . be a more advanced state of civilization than ourselves they could ; easily respond. After seeing the earth flashing its signals at regular intervals they would construct a similar semaphore and commence inter-planetary conversation.- The enor mous expense of such an experiment coupled with the uncertainty as to its result, makes it improbable that it will be tried during the present campaign, i Rahies in Chicago. " v Chicago, June 10. Nine persons, one 0f whom may die, were fearfully bitten and lacerated by a mad Newfoundland dog which ran amuck in the northwest division , of the city i yesterday. The dog Was first noticed about 2 p. m. Shortly.after pursued by 200 men and boys armed with clubs and stones the dog ran ontjto Augusta street, biting Paul LaFevre and Frank Siska as he ran. Then running through Joseph Stemer's grocery store atOOS Milwaukee avenue, he buried his fangs in the hand of Joseph Hacfner. ' John Beyska was the next victim. Both .of his . hands were bitten. A portion of the calf of Chris tian Iverson's left leg was iorn out as he was walking up the avenue. A horse owned by James DuPlaia of 29" and 31 left eye. His chest was alsp . lacerated, after a chase that lasted an hour the police drove the animal into a barn in the rear of 621 Milwankee avenue. The officers ascended to the hay loft on a ladder and Sergt. Gainor then dropped down to the barn floor. Securing a four pronged pitch-fork he pionioned the dog to the floor, while Officers Green and Joerndt above poured a volley into his body. All the injured were cared tor as speedily as .possible. . .Their wounds were cauterized and they were sent to their homes. Riston and the little Kir choff boy are the most seriously injured. ltelief for the Flood Sulterera. Chicago, June 10. A movement look mg to tbe relief of the flood sufferers in Illinois has been started by Gov. Fifer. One of the preliminaries was acted on by the city .council last night. It is dir l.ficult for Chicago's citizens to under stand the condition that prevails in the river districts of this ..state. Hundreds of farms are under water and the people are destitute and homeless.. It was hoped that the floods would subside with the advent of June, but another, came on. . The wretchedness of those suffering from the high waters cannot easily be exaggerated. The unfortunates need immediate and abundant aid. It is ex pected that' within the next few days the relief movement will be well under .way. ' It is designed that the arrange ments shall be such that donors can feel assured that; their charities will .be properly applied. How it Worked. : Baker-City Democrat'. The Australian spsteni worked to perfection and strikers were ent irely at sea jn . their efforts to boat it in any- particular Less, hoodie was.used than at any previous election held hi JBaker county, but -not a. small number of 'V's were distributed with the view of . bribing voters. . Whether the goods we're delivered accordingly to con tract will never be known, to" other than the elector. . . . . " .The Missing link. Chicago News: The Hon. R. R. Link of Franklin county has been nominated by the prohibitionists "for governor of Illinois. -.-Without prejudice' "to the ad: mirable gentlemen, we venture the pre diction that early next November it will be demonstrated that he is the missing link we all have heard so much of. " , Eagf Qreqonian.'Election 'day , was calm- and peaceful tn Pendleton, barring the natural stir' on the' stieete. : The Australian ballot system was very satis factory, though - a - trifle slow.Th$ booths were kept constantly, filled, and voters were compelled '.to. await their tnrnjw in a crowded barber ; shop. Yet the power of the' "strikers" and "heelers", wa in a great measure pre vented, and the voter' could go to the polls and deposit : his ballot without molestation. This is one feature of the law especially commendable. HARRISON NOMINATED. ' .' The First Kallot Cant for the Pre.ldent Made Unanimous.' : ' -Mixnehpolis, June 10. Order was re stored at 2.35, and at 3.16 p. mroll call commenced. Harrison .. was nominated on the first ballot. Oregon cast 7 votes for ' McKinley. Maine was Nsolid for Blaine. Indiana for Harrison." The final result was announced in the midst of the wildest scenes of excitement 'and cheering, and on motion of Depew was made unanimous. .The vote was 904) necessnry to a choice 453. Harrison 535 1-C; Blaine 182 1-6; McKinley 182; Reed 4; Lincoln ' ' ; - """' The convention adjourned until 8 p. m. . . The Genoa Celehration. ; -Gkxoa, June 11. Italy will celebrate the fourth centenary of the discovery of America in this city, beginning July 1st. The celebration will 'be opened by the king and Queen, in the. presence of re presentatives from the states of North and South America, the quirinal princi pal officers of state and many civil and military 'dignitaries the- character of the exhibition will be that of a collection' of samples of all the agricultural, indus trial and artistic products of Italy and America, divided into two great sections, one Italian , the other American, The exhibition. buildings,, which are now ad vanced toward completion, will be of handsome . proportions and artistic de sign, and erected on a splendid esplande skirting the right bank, of the River Bisagno, and: covering an area of 110,000 square meters.. The Argentine govern ment will send a corvette to Genoa for the fetes attending the opening cere mony. All the other South American gvernments have also expressed a; wil lingness to. promote - the success of Jthe exhibition. '. ' y i . " " " No Peace for the Irish. New York', June 10. The Federation of America has for some time been cor responding with the leaders of the na tional party of Ireland with a view of securing united action between the two factions at the general election" The proposition not to contest seats where the constituency was Parnellite was disr cussed by the executive board of the Federation of America, 'and forwarded to. McCarthy for consideration of his party. " The outcome of the correspond ence is shown in the following dispatch from Dillon to Redmond: - "The pro posed terms, are impossible, and not honestly meant. , : The - constituencies would revolt.. AVe have gone as . far: for peace as the country will stand. The country now must decide at the polls . " The Relative Rate. - While at Seattle recently Mr... Hill was interviewed by a Press- Times reporter, who asked him, among other things, about the "relative rate," to which he referred in 'a recent interview in the Review. 'In the course of the Press-Times interview the reporter in. quired: ! . ' ' ' "What is a 'relative rate,' President Hill?"'" ;'' "I refer you, my dear sir, to a book about so big," he said, holdiug his hands a certain distance apart, like the- man in the theater who was going a for pane of -glass. ' ' ' "And when you have found it do not forget it, but write down the definition I believe the term is composed of English words and susceptible of "being defined"' I am not going to offer a-- prize for the best definition of 'relative atej' nor shall I run the risk of -having my construction oi the English language criticised by attempting to gire an exact definition. . . '.'- "Webster goes, does it?" ', "Webster goes" '. .'; ' - Asking a Gnt Deal. Portland paper. "Will, you have some strawberry short-cake Mr. I Withers?" asked the waiter. , "Yes " replied Mr. Withers, "and some strawberries, also, please."- . : - A KANSAS COALITION. How tfie, Democrats Propose lo Carry . V ' . That State. - ' A FUSION WITH. -THE; ALLIANCE. Statement of the Political Complexion and Possible Vote. POSSIBLE STKONO COMBINATION. The Basin of the Fusion Would Give the Democrat. Three Congressmen. ' Minor Mention, Kansas City, June 11. There are strong indications that the state of Kam sas is not in good condition for the re publican muster in 1S92. With evident designs the democrats talk of carrying the state.'- In. order to do this a fusion has been effected with the people's party, embracing the farmers allianae organi zations. The people's party is composed mainly of republicans; In'1890, on the vote for governor, the people's candidate had 36 per cent, of the total, the repub lican candidate "36 - percent. and the democrats 24 per cent. It will be seen from this that the combined democratic and peoples parties have outvoted the republicans." The basis of fusion will give the democrats the congressman for the state' at large and those from the 1st and ' 2d districts and an associate justice, of the Supreme court". The peo ples party will be"' given nearly every thing else. ' It is said that the' electoral vote is not : yet fully conceded to the peoples party, but that they are very anxious to secure the prize. It is not unlikely that the peoples party leader's look hopefully upon the possibility of securing a balance of power in the elec toral college. - ..'A,-'!''-''" i ; .-.- - The Successful Ones. Pohti.asd, June ll.Fqllowine is an authentic list of the successful candidates in Multnomah - county Sheriff, P. Kelly j independent; circuit court clerk, H. E. Reed, citizens; clerk county court, T. C. Powell, republican ; : recorder, H. C.Allen, citizens ; commissioner, Philo Hoi brook, republican; treasure, C. A. Malarky, citizens; assessor, Geo C. Sears, independent ;school supt., J. Hackerman, republican ; surveyor, R. S. Greenleaf, republican ; coroner, J. A. Hughes, citizens; district attorney,' W. T. Hume, republican. Of ' the senators elected, one is a democrat, C. H. Wood ard, elected on the citizens tjfket. The Others are straight republican, O. N. Denny, H E. McGinn and F. A." Ban croft. Of tbe . representatives, . two are citizen-democrats, R. D. Inruan and John Gill; seven are straight republi cans: Geo. T. Myers, W. R. Bishop, Hi F. Gullixon, W. Pi Keady, A. .B. Man ley. O. F. Pax ton and H. H. Northup. . .- lies. Than a Found. Heppner Gazette. The instances oh record of the birth of a child weighing less than one pound, yet perfect in form and feature and in apparent health are so rare as to 'elicit special notice.: A pigmy male Child of premature birth, was born last week to the wife of WV B. Hinkle, of Heppner,' recently from Lena, this county, that 'answers to the above description. Though wrapped in swad dling clothes, the weight at' birth was barely a pound. - - The infant is doing well, and no unusual symptoms occur, save that it sleeps almost, constantly. Dr. Fox thinks it may live and thrive. . Condition of Col. Polk. Wariiington, June 10. Colonel Polk, president of the farmer's alliance, is con siderably improved. The . physician hopes he will recover. More Bodies Recovered. Titcsvillb, Jane 10. Two bodies of Jacob Bingheimers' family of eight, lost in the flood and fire, were discovered to day. . ' . - ' , - Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't; Report, I I Y VSZI ff W -V i I 1 -. 1111 11 jgagsr li VBSmBTEl Fans " MINNEAPOLIS MOSAIC. Harrl.on for Pre.ldent Whitelaw Keld for Vice-President. Minneapolis," June 11. The city ap pears veryquiet this morning, as might be expected after the exciting scenes of tbe previous sixty hours, during which time it is safe to say but few delegates to the convention have had any rest. v The labor performed yesterday was .remark able, a . . The Columbia club, from IndianapoljB, . almost to a man, .were sleeplessly. United in the work, led by such men . as Gen. Lew Wallace, with the American v flag knotted in the lapel of his coat. ''Here is, the badge I wore in Chicago," he would say, "four years ago when we nominated Harrison. It means good luck," and is a sign that we will again carry the day for him." It would take a search warrant to dig? , cover any Blaine sentiment this morn ing. Such is the history of conventions. But wbat his friends have asked for him should not be, and will not be conaid- ! ered discreditable to him. It is highlr probable that hevas embarrassed by one consideration. He was not ' per ' mitted to ex pre a willingness to accept the nomination until it became apparent that he could be nominated,' The first ballot put a final quietus on the ques tion. However, even after the vote, of Oregon, when it was doubtful if a nom-' ination could be made on tbe first ballot. : It is not improbable that the secretary of state believed the conditions similar to those in Chicago in 1884. His inter ests were in the hands of the party's ablest politicians. The opposition was made .tip in part of officeholders who. were-eager to be with the. winner. His rival had nothing of the magnetic quality. The Blaine. sentiment was still abroad. Why, then, should not the Harrison . forces melt away in the' convention as did the Arthur forces? But the condi tions were not the same. Mr Blaine had had his opportunity. Eight years after his defeat by the people he has more fame but he is farther away , from thpse who rally his support, and he and, . bis friends should not have ' deceived themselves by the thought that the con ditions are the same, as they' were itv 1S84. .v . . .. . . Clarkson, Quay, Filley; Dudley and the active influences for Blaine; are . practically the bosses and the manipula tors ; they have the fine Italian hands that are so effective in bringing about results ; but against these agents of mag-' netisra was arrayed a curious conglom eration of emotionless, negative ele ments. The question was, will the fire melt the Ice, or will the ice quench the ' fire? A good deal of interesting history, will be made during the, pending cam- . paign. - . - .' ; - Blaine, who has lived in the hearts of the people these many years,, is practi cally retired from active political life. " The fly leaves in the volumes of history which have been moulded by his publie acts are dotted with memories, grateful and otherwise. His friends do not be lieve that he has any disposition to end any embarrassments thus inscribed by entting these fly leaves out of his life work and consigning the entire lot to the flames, . - Convention Bulletins. - .Minneapolis,' June 10,' 8:50 p. m. Convention was called to order. Penn sylvania selected Whitelaw Ried as can didate for vice-president. , The roll of states was ordered for the .'presentation of candidates . O'Connor of New York here sent in the name of Whitelaw Ried for Vice- President. O'Connor's statement that' his state acquiesced to this was heartily applauded. Tbe nomination - being formally seconded, Reid was nominated by acclamation , A Remarkable Increase. - - ashington, June 10. lhe depart ment of agriculture issues a statement showing the imports of 'American' corn into Germany for the first three months of this year.'com pared with a correspdnd ing time last year, have increased from 1,111,0110 bushels to 5,848,000. Does Not Like the Place. San Jose, Cal., June 10 It is stated that Professor S. W. Burnhaiu has re signed the position of .senior astronomer at Lick observatory and. will shortly . re-, turn to bis old home in Chicago. . '. 1 - '. - V