THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1892. THE BUFFALO STRIKE. Sweeney Doiig all That lie Can to to Force an Oral Act. VERY SLIM PROSPECT OF SUCCESS. Belief That the Conference, When ' it " Meets, Will Advise Peace. ATTEMPT . TO WKKCK A TEAIfi, Made a Bad Beginning And The Pickets Still Skulking In The Darkness . Minor Topics. Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 24. The skulk ing strikers, under cover of darkness continue acts of lawlessness, but .it is the belief that if a conference is held, which Sweeney is- working . so : hard to bring about, the result will be an aban donment of the strike. The plan, it now said, is to let the strike down easy, The conference will advise peace. Grand Master Sweeney will yield gracefully and the striking switchmen will go back to their places if they can, or will seek work elsewhere. This is admittedly critical point of the trouble. Sargent is made of different stuff from that Sweeney. He says that no matter if the vote was unanimous to strike, he would not approve it if in his judgement he did not consider it prudent; and further more, however much he may be in favor of going out with the switchmen, the firemen will not do so unless all other railroad organizations go out. A loaded freight train was pulling out from Niagara falls, when the switch east -of Lewiston avenue was thrown open The engine and four cars had already passed, so the train broke - in two and the rear and greater portion sped toward the bridge of the Michigan Central track As soon as the gatcman Isaw the train -coming he made a hurried effort to open the gate, but before he could do so the -cars dashed into it and he was struck and had two ribs broken, his hand hurt, ana otherwise injured. The train was running eighteen miles an hour, and when it came to a stand it was all on the bridge. After the collision, the switchman had his lantern kicked out of his hand by a byBtander. Gov. Flower, referring to the strike, say 8 : "The strikers made a bad move at the beginning. . If they bad gone to work and had the president of the Cen tral arrested for violatingoneof the laws of the state, they could have had him convicted and fined $500 or imprisoned for one year. Last winter the legislature passed a law making ' it obligatory for railroad companies to give a day's pay for ten hours and to pay extra for all over that. I signed the bill and the strikers had a good chanco to make a test case. Why did they not do that?" Vice-President Webb, of the New York Central, said : "The strike, in my opinion, is broken. It cannot -extend -eastward. There is a slight chance of Sweeney ordering a strike in the west, but even that is a slim chance. The men acted rashly and hastily, and have lost the fight. The sooner they recog nize that, the better." The board of moderation and arbitra tion has decided to begin investigation into the cause of the switchmen's strike today. Summoning of witnesses begun yesterday. Grand Master Sargent, of the firemen's organization, 1b awaiting the arrival of the executive officers of the other railway unions, whom Grand Master Sweeney has invited here in con ference. E. E. Clark, grand master of the or der of railway conductors, arrived this morning. "I am here," said he, "in response to the invitation of grand mas ter Sweeney, of the switchmen's union." He said, as far. as he knew, the con ductors have no grievances to right. He thought the demands of the switchmen were just, but strongly condemned law lessness. Clark was accompanied by grand master Wilkinson, of the order of Tailway trainmen, of Galesburg. A dastardly attempt ' was made to wreck the express on the Pennsylvania road due at Beading from Philadelphia at 8 o'clock last night. The train dashed into four heavy timbers placed across the track. Fortunately only the rear wheels of the locomotive jumped the track, l he lives of 100 passengers were imperiiea. 'premiums FOR. FRUITS. - for Mr, Offers of The Portland Exposition f Various, Exhibits. - Special to Tbb Chbokiclb. . Portland, Aug. 124. Following is a list of premiums offered for fruit ex hibits, according to class: COUNTIES. To the county making the fineet and largest display of fruit grown in said county, the Portland exposition offers a diploma and $100 in cash- The Pacific Farmer offers $25 worth of advertising in its columns. To the county making the second finest and largest display of fruits grown in said county, the Portland exposition offers a diploma and $50 cash. The Pa cific Farmer offers $10 worth of advertis ing in its columns. To tht county making the most artis tic display, F. L. Posson & Son offer $50 in cash. - - , V INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS To the individual making the finest and largest display of fruit - grown by said individual, the Mitchell, Lewis and Staver Co., offer' one No. 5 Bean spray pump with steam gauge, one8ft. rod and nozzle and 23 foot Monarch hose, valued at $45. , To the individual making the finest and largest display of Italian and Petite prunes grown by said individual, and put up in 10 and 15 pound boxes, the Pacific Land and. Investment company, offer one town lot in Dundee, valued at $100. Size of lot, 50x100 feet. ' . i To the individual making the finest and largest display of dried fruits, grown and prepared by said individual, W. F. Beck & Co., offer 750 pounds I. X. L. compound, valued at $87.50.. To the individual making the fin est and largest display of apples, grown by Eaid individual, Pagc& Son, Battin & Co., Mark Levy & Co., Levy, Sneigl & Riccbe, Dross & Bell offer $25.00 in caali, To the 'individual making the finest and largest display of pears, grown by said individual, the above firms offer $25 in cash To the individual making the finest and largest display of peaches, grown by said individual, the above firms offer $25 in cash. To fho individual making the finest and largcet display of grapes, grown by said individual, Knapp, Burrell & Co. offer one No. hnrtan hrv find Tn th tnriSvMnai ik!n fhn finBt . ,eea annoyance and largest display of plnms and prunes, in glass, the fruit to be grown and pre pared by eaid indyidual, Knapp, Burrell and Co., offer one No. 8 combination plow, Vineyard, valued at $10.50. To the individual making .the second finest and largest display of apples, grown by said individual, W. F. Beck & Co., offer 250 pounds of I. X. L. com pound, valued at $12.50. To the individual making the finest and largest display of fruit put up in glass, tne iruit to be raised and put up by eaid individual, tho John Poule Co. offer one farm bell valued at $5.00. The W. Miller Co., offer eeeds or other merchandise, from their store, valued at A CUT IN THE RATES. 'Cnrreat Topics A Quiet Warfare. WMcii has . Been Go- m oa for Some' Time. . PEPPERY LETTER FROM CHARbTOX. The Alton Manirgcuieot Getting Down to a 2-Cent Rate. THE ASSOCIATION MKKT1NG IN N. Packer's Notification to Chairman Vinlng Concerning; the, Point at Which to Meet This Week. St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 24. The quiet warfare that has been going on for a long time between the Chicago and Al ton railroad managers and the western passenger association is made interest ing by a peppery letter from Gen. Ticket Agent Charlton to the association. .Mr. Charlton acknowledges the receipt of a Hon. J. H.McGraw," republican can didate for governor' of Washington, In an interview at the Portland yesterday said: "Our campaign will be fought out on the protection lines. The etate of Washington, with its great unde veloped natural resources, is practically undeveloped, and the people are very earnest on the protection Dronosition. I think this will be our winning card." The silver question In Calcutta is creating quite a tumult. A difference of opinion exists in regard to the adop tion of the gold standard, but the con viction is growing that the time has ar rived for the government to take the public into its confidence and prevent a further fall of the rupee, by closing the mints to free silver coinage. Cholera continues to claim a fearfully lftr6e nmoer of victims in Teheran. Sanitary regulations are' almost un know, and the fatalistic tendency of the people . makes . it almost impossible to combat tho disease. Eight hundred persons died yesterday in the city alone, which has a population of but 140,000, CANADIAN AFFAIRS. .... .. . Action of t&e Cabinet on tne Retalia tion' Proclamation. NO ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO MEET IT The Fragrant LMlntn.' ."""" Telegram". This ofHca has been made fragrant all day with the odor of the wonderful Lillum Auratum, grown at Astoria, and which was described in these columns iii yesterday's issue. Such a floral specimen is rareJy seen. and is a valuable tribute to Oregon's soil and climate. Truly, nowhere else with in the boundary of tho United States can such a lily bo grown ont of doors. It must have been such a flower upon which the eyes of the Christ rested when he said : "Solomon in all his glory was The Ideal Absurdity of Continuing the not arryeJ as n of these." It would- uvj u uuiu mm ungraieiui neart, indeed. Washington Treaty. SHORN Of AH 9PECI.il. BMKUT, which would not bo touched with a sense of the goodnees of God by 'eight of this sweet plnht. THK COMMON COUNCIL. The Proprietary and Territorial Rights of Canada In the St. Clair. Fall Canal-Other New. v An Interesting Heeling Held last Mght- Ueneral Discussion. Pursuant !o adjournment the common, council. met last evening. Mayor Maya presided and the following members and officers present: Councilracn Dufur. Haight, Joles, Kreft and Maier, Record- washingjon, aug. zo. reports ol a rs. Henry M. Stanley has not wt L) rf; .v. twi. .i.: v L. r r il" 7 I- . 7 "T". "cur-M able effect of President Harrison's proc- Petition of voters of the firstward "rr" :u: "'nion never ,amation on Canadian lako shipping, that a license be granted to T. C. Sher- m i , ' . I made public through the Post, show vuv --. nuuio iJiiie iiui ruuupu I ii.-i r. i l ' J m . l it . .i i m . . .... . . ... , , . . .7 lUM 11 uss un necwea mac e enna- .air. tiaignt irom the special com- " ucitoh jo hUIUj I ftiflfT (rmvrnmont ir 1 T-olmKnn. letter from the association notifvin? thB all th vnta. ho jitnmMn. - -VF- ""'.lor any uw wur.UK oCk running ai large- " --w y.u ..bV. V MI.VUII I fr. .,r, .i i . f. L F"el"on Vl '"B oa ireigni going w uau- provmmg against sucn matters was eut- p--y ,u adian points through St. Mary's canal, ficient to prevent the same, if enforced, It is said that no attempt at retaliation and the committee recommend that the round-trip rate for the Knights of Pyth las from Chicago to Kansas City of 5. Tartly replying to this, Mr. Charlton says: "But you have failed to advise me that tho Ikies in your . association have placed on the Chicago market re turn coupons of the Christian Endeavor tickets at rates which cut the regular rates from Chicago to Kan?iis eitv to an indefinite figure.'' Furthermore, Mr. Charlton asks why, out of $8.50 for a ticket from Kansas city to Chicago, $3.00 6hou!d go to middle men, who do nothing butsell the tickets, Mr. Charlton ' then adds ; "These ar rangement, however, public and private, aggrandizementSin the more especially private, made by mem- which for many years he disowned. So Iiawxi nf t'trtf oocriiTntTAri mnA t I 1 -a. a.1. n:l 1 . . 1 t i I w. 1Bi luo DUBn Keep mm ana care lor turn, ada in the St. C!air fa,i9 cuuA iuiciv ueceesary lor in uuicngo anu lor he is OI them, truly. Alton railroad to protect itself by open rates over its own ticket counter." Wasui-vgtos. Ane. 20. A Drivale let cau lay claim. ? When he was being hooted by the mob on one occasion", she cried out : "Two years aeo I voted for Henry Morton Stanley in Westminister abbey and I want you all to vote for him now." During the whole of his canvass ho displayed his essentially British, ten dencies He 19 British in that roving, irresponsible disposition of hie, British in his acquisitiveness. British in his disregard for human rights and human life; British in his hatred of the United u i - , ... . . wuuiu ue maue in vne airection ot im posing discriminating tolls on Ameri can vessels passing through the Welland canal, as had been suggested by some government journals. It was further decided to carry to the notice of the British government the absurdity of continuing the Washington treaty in force, in view of the fact that it has been denuded of every clause by which any special privileges were conceded to Can- Mates oi America ana liritish in his se- ja,, citizens, and to urge the abroga rene impuue-nce m nspinng to political tion of the troatv at tbe ear,:e9t mother country, moment. The Question of asserting th proprietary and territorial rights of.Can where it passes through Canadian territory was discussed, the attention of the govern ment havir.g been drawn to the fact that 6 double lever all steel Tbs announcement is followed up by a ter from. Senator George F. Hoar to a time would weaken their right to assert ment, housing cultivator, valued at $12. t of tr.p rates calculated towuse end- Worchester divine, dealing with home inriBdiction .in those waters. It was Mayor Mavs council provide a suitable pound, horse high, bull strong and chicken proof, and that the marshal be then authorized to enforco tbe law. Adopted. The committee on fire and water re ported favorably on the matter of en larging the house of Mt. Hood hose com pany, by moving tho present structure back and erecting one of equal size in front for meeting purposes, etc. The report was adopted, and the com mittee was authorized to proceed with: the work. ' ' This brought up an informal discus sion about other needs of the fire de partment, which resulted in authoriaine the committee to mako inquiry as to the expediency of commencing a permanent brick structure for the use of the depart-' the steamer, etc; ' to the association and the ticket brokers. It has been under stood for .some time that the Alton man agement is inclined to get down to a 2- ccnt basis. In inviting, a warfare on rates with the Alton it may be doubted whether the western passenger associa tion has acted with discretion rulo as he sees it, travelingabroad, reads as follows: - think the American irienas ot Dome rnic lor Ireland ore in a condition to exercise great influence up on the future progress of that cause and to avoid what seems to me a very great danger. Gladstone with his majority of forty-two has to encounter a hostile The Gould lines will not be represent- hxmse of lords, a hostile press, and hos- THK MAKKKTS. ed at the general meeting of the trans continental association in Kew York to day. Manager Packer, of the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain, notified Chairman Vining that he believed the transcontinental association headquar ters in St. Louis was the proper place to call the meeting. That he was opposed on general principles to an association meeting away from its headquarters. tile sentiments of the upper classes and univcrsites, and it is rumored a hoetilo queen. iftilauBtone were to be disabled or die, it is hard to see where the leader could be found under whom the some what disconcerted elements could be united in any steady policy. If the Irish friends of homo rule make unreasonable demands, or even if they go to the full extent of 'what are clearly reasonable joined in with the coun- comenaea mat me iact that the Cana- cu-in tins aiscussionr and cttixens prea dians accepted the use of the St. . Clair ent were invited to take part. The dis- falls canal on terms of equality with cit- position on the part of all seemed to be izens of the United States did not ' con- I to do the very best possible to be done cede to the United States any exclusive for the benefit of the cityP without incur- proprietary rights in the waterway. ring needlees expense-. After the discussion of these matters the subject of rubbish accumulations in ' Keports From Various Centers in The alleys. Such 8S may be fouo4 In Certain Kant and West. 1 places, the danger of fire from them, and Special to Thb Chhokiclx. the carelessness and ncgloet of certain of August 25. The New York stock mar- the merchants and business men of the ket continued the upward movement, city, was brought up, and it was the The Texas railroad decision influenced prices and was potent in tbe advances effected, uould stocks . wore a strong feature. The grangers were prominent for etrength, the whole list-' sharing" the general expression that there were ordi nances existing sufficiently strong to cause a proper regard for the safety and health of the community in matters of this kind, if they were enforced, as they To tho lady making the finest display Tliat the transcontinental headquarters and just demands, and Gladstone should aro centrally located, and yet it is the exception and not the rule to call meet ings here. The Missouri Pacific, it will bo remembered, cast a negative vote against tho proposition of the Southern Pacific to reduce all-rail rates, west and best plates of apples, different varieties east-bound, lor the purpose of meeting ential in the cause tf home rule, and allowed, grown by said person, the F. wer competition ot the clipper lines, counsel tho Irish representatives to be taKing tne ground that such competition I content for tho time being, with taking was directed against tbe Southern Fact fic s local rate to California points. At the meeting today, the Pacific Mail sub sidy and the notice of withdrawal of the Rio Grande Western will be acted upon in addition to the Southern Pacific troub- es of preserved fruit, Hegele & Co., offer one natural stone filter, valued at $3.50. The F. W. Miller Co., offer seeds or other merchandise from " their store, value, $3.50. To the individual displaying the six j W Two Dollar Digging. Wenatchee Graphic. The Columbia is gold bearing at any point, but none but the Chinese seem to make it pay, A Chinaman who has washed the bars of the river for twelve years tells us that any of them bear gold; that under fa vorable conditions bis countrymen can make from $1.75 to $2 per day; that the reason the white man can not succeed is because they do not use care enough in saving tho gold, which is exceedingly fine. The Chinamen use a great deal of -quicksilver and run water through the sluices vers slowly ; the American is in too big a hurry, and floats away tho gold. It is quite hard work, as the dirt must be lifted very high. Miller Co., offer seeds or other mer chandise from their store to the value of $3. To the person displaying the six best plates of pears, different varieties allowed, grown by said person, the F, W. Miller Co., offer same as above. To the person displaying the six best plates of peaches, different varieties al lowed, grown by said person, the F. W, Miller Co., offer same as above. To the person displaying the six best plates of plums, different varieties al lowed, grown by said person, the F. W. Miller Co., offer same as above. To the person displaying three plates of the fineet and largest varieties of ap ples, grown by said person, the F. W. Miller Co., offer same as above. To the person displaying three plates the fineet and largest varieties of pears, grown by said person, the F. W. Miller Co., offer same as above. To the person displaying three plates of the finest and - largest varieties of peaches, grown by said person, the Pa cific Farmer offers one 3 year subscrip tion to the Pacific Farmer. To the person displaying the finest and largest bunch of grapes in glass, grown by eaid person, two years sub scription to the Pacific Farmer. To the person displaying the largest one pound pear in glass, weight to be marked on jar, and grown by said per son, same as above. To tbe person displaying the largest in any way loose his majority or fail to accomplish anything, the success ,of home rule ' . must be postponed to a very distant day, indeed. It seems to me, therefore, that America ought to raise her voice, which has been so influ- I one firm forward step; even if they shall not, for the time being, gain anything which they desire. Such a step once taken will never be retracted. Humid Idaho- upward movement. The general market should be. One place was pointed out was firm, the close being rather active and heavy to weak. In Chicago wheat was fairry active ; opened g'c lower on Buffalo strike, weaker cables, increase on passage, in crease in .ngiisn visiDie, increase in British stocks of wheat and flour; de- where tbe speaker eajd there was now at least three express loads of rubbish exposing the city to a conflrgration, un der a favorable wind as disastrous as was that of Sept. 2d, 1891. The codifying and publication of the orninances, so they be more readily (in clined ic more ; advance c 6a lighter derstood and enforced wna brought up. Female Hunters. Idaho Free Press. At ahfihtlng party in the Elk city district tho. ladies were turned over to th? lady residents of the camp and during their stay they enjoyed a royal good time fishing and hunting. One day they canght eixty-seven hand some trout. The- next night they am bushed, at an elk lick on the Bed river meadows, and succeeded in bagging a cow elk with her calf. The next day two does and a buck fell before their skill with the rifle, and it seemed as if all the game in the valley knew of their advent and were eager to stand up and De snot at Dy their tair visitors. Lower California Storm. Sas Francisco, Aug. 25. A terrific rain storm occurred at Santa Bosalie, lower California, tho seat of the great French copper mines of Bolero, on the 22d, destroying $100,000 worth of prop erty. A torrent ot water over bait a yard deep poured down the rocky hills, carrying away part of the custom house and smelter, and rushing into the mines doing considerable damage to the rail Lewisten Idler. A study oi the mete orological data of Idaho leads t? the, con clusion that the humidity of the atmos phere is increasing year by year. Hever since the settlement of Idaho has there been such an immense crop all over tho state as during the present season.' Tbe product of grass and grain has been wonderful. Scientific estimates attrib ute this result to a change in climate produced by the multiplication of irri gating canals, which moisten a great ex- receipts in the northwest ; firmer on late cables and good buying by Kew York and St. Louis; declined 34'c on rcaliza tions and closed steady 4'c lower. 'How are potatoes?" was thequestion put to a leading rancher of Wasco at the Umatilla house this morning. The sea son has been almost an ideal one for potatoes. A little more late rain would have increased tbe yield, but at the ex pense of the quality. Probably less ground was seeded to theso tubers than last yenr, but the yield will fall but little below that of last fall. Considerable in and on motion the recorder was author ized to proceed with such work. On motion the city marshal was in structed to adopt . vigorous mearures it necessary to enforce all the- ordinances relating to nuisances, cattle- roaming at large, dogs unlicensed, connecting oese pools with aewere, etc. : On motion thereeolution doing away with the steaming up of the engine was reconsidered, and indefinitely postponed. Mr. Dufur, from the committee of three on the subject of improving by laying 6ldewalRa in certain portions of quiry has been made for potatoes to ship the city, recommended a general ordi- east, but as yet no prices have been nance providing for all walks where nec quoted, as but lew of them are ripe essary to bo improved within a reason enough to ship so far. Should any great able time. amount be ehipped to eastern markets . The recommendation called out con- the consumers at home will probably pay eiderable discussion concerning the gea- tent of country and create a humid at- a E00"1 round price for them before an- eral welfare, and was finally adopted. mosphere. A City Sinking. road, stores and houses. It will take a peaches in glass, (size to be marked on month to make repairs. Had the storm jar,) grown by eaid person, same as a Dove. To the person displaying the largeet silver and Italian prunes in glass, grown by said person, same as above. To the person displaying-the best one pound of figs, grown by said person. same as above. occurred during the night probably many lives would have been lost. Dakota Milling Tinst. 1lAriom TTmb will Tica farmaM' aviv&iaiui aav iv niti vuv asm iaiv a Jackson, Mich., August 25. Wood- ville, three miles west of this city, is in : danger of sinking bodily into the earth and the inhabitants are greatly alarmed. About ten days ago the Standard coal mine became flooded nnd had to be abandoned, and since then several cave ins have occurred over the deserted mine. High Lands for fruit. Review. High up on the mountains BurroundTng Wenatchee as fine fruit has been raised this season as can be pro duced on the lower lands of that famous valley. It is said that at these farms the temperature is warmer in winter and cooler in summer than in the valley bt-low. other crop is grown. The immoral element in tho city For fruit the season has been a good- discussed, and that the fair name of The one, very few orchards being injured in Dalles might not be smirched by scenes the least. Berries are practically gone, such as are present in Denver, and but apples and.plumsare ripening quite other cftiea far ' off, certain existing freely no.w, and the abundant season, menaces were called to the attention ol coupled with the new orchards com men- the city marshal with instructions. cing to bear. total crop. will greatly increase the The Chicago and Northern. Unlimited Possibilities. Press-Times. Mr. Harrison thinks he can be elected without New York. Mr. Cleveland thinks he can be elected with out Kew York. Mr. .Weaver seems to Whew I "What Wheat. Review. From a single grain of wheat alliance view the great milling trust that has been formed in North Dakota with a canital of tl.000.000? Somehow trusts and big syndicates don't sound well In j Planted In the White river country this the Dakotaa. There is lack of harmony J spring, grew twenty-ssven stalks, which in the idea with tbe spirit of the people, attained a height of six leet, each stalk Mr. Kvla must now express himself so 1 containing an average of about loo tcer- think he can be elected without any of that there may be official declaration of nels. The yield of this field is estimat- the 44 states. I of approval or disapproval. I mated at about 250 bushels per acre, Mr. Joles called attention to the neces sity of certain work on the streets, traveled by farmers coming in to the citv. Dnrinor the disillusion which fnl- Cuicago, Aug. 25. Within two weeksl iowed. Mavor Mavs stated that he had the resignation of every Wisconsin Cen- traveled over a good many hills outside traland Chicago and Northern Pacific 0f tho city, but would say that from the official will be asked, for the sake i of postoflice to his house in the city the economy, so as to throw tbe jurisdiction of all Northern Pacific officials over those removed. The titles of the Wis consin Central and Chicago and North ern Pacific were then to be merged into that of tho Chicago and Northern Pa cific, with almost a certainty that this title will be extended to cover the Northern Pacific proper. road was worse than any of them. He urged the subject of a rock crusher upon the council, and some practical road building. Mr. Joles suggested that the hobos be put to work breaking stone for the streets. After some discueaion upon this quest tion the council adjourned. Lost in the Shuffle. Notloe. Garfield . Enterprise. Allan Weir Those knowing themaelvea indebted shuffled considerably between a oomi- to Ward and Kerns will please call and nation for congress and a renominalion settle tip, as they have sold their stable for secretary of state. He was lost in T F" 10 "a Konertson ana. the shuffle . must have all outstanding accounts set-