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THK DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1893.
NUMBER 40.
ON THE RAILS
Fair Trains eras! Into Eacb
Otncr.
1 or the Wounded, It In Thought,
i ....
ill Dit-LiHi oi me vi-aa.
Jlinnr Mention.
aoo, Kept. 19. Lait night, owing
heavy world 'i fair travel, the
Iwiind ltiC Four" express left
two section. At Manteno, (10
. .1 . J i
iuUi, me um section stoppea lor
nut beyond a curve. The second
followed clone behind and
mto tlie (Handing train at a
hate of a peed before the flagman
itet hack far enough to give warn-
irtunatuly the last car of the
tion wan empty, else no one in it
ave been left aiive, ai it waa
Into kindling wood. The next
were sleeper and the force of
pact drove them into two day
in front, which, owing to their
construction, were crushed
wo car were filled with passen-
The cltizena of Maateno lent all
fiance possible toward rescuing
uncled and removing the dead.
rat iiurt were taken tq the neigh
houses. Other! were brought to
11 and taken to St. Luke' hoa-
'.aa liat of the dead as re
st ill Big Four headquarters
Km!! Klnimel, Dayton, O.; J.
nil. New Vienna, O.; L. L.
Louisville, Ky.; David Jackson,
0. ; Minnie Duveri, Lower Al-
nfi. Two men and one woman
ified.
Ll.t of 1'atenta.
ts granted to Pacific state invent-
week, reported by C. A. Stone
solicitors of American and For-
tnnti, opp. TJ. S. Patent office,
gton, D. C. : F. A. Anthony,
ire, Cal., store-shelving; M. P.
in Francisco, Cal., atualgamat-
F. E. Caton and F. B. War-
in Jose, Cal., sprinkler; Charles
, Itelano, Cal., refrigerator; J.
old, Oakland, Cal., sash-holder ;
iivtin, Han Francisco, Cal., illuiii-
fc-we construction; 1. u. Jack-
Ji Francisco, Cal., metallic tie to
1 , . . ......
I'njtresHive strain ; v. niauiesou,
f, Cal., self-tripping pulley-block ;
('. Nelson, Cedar Home, Wash.,
ml heel plate; W. G. Kead, Co
iil., almond hulling and shelling
he; Jr. A. Mevens, hacramento,
locomotive-headlight cover ; 8. T.
', Puyallup, Wash., window-shade
iter; F. W. Swigart, Arroyo-
Cul., protective buckle.
WASHINGTON NOTE8.
tie Tactics In Cencreaa
Chlneae Eaclaalon BUI.
The
ikutok, D. C, Sept. 15th, 1893.
rreapondelicr o( Till CM aoaicLK
tabulated to make a man rub his
1 auk himself whether thin is
:! when he hears the demo-
mtnenta advanced in favor of
Mch has been reported to the
providing for the removal of
stige of federal control over con
"1 and presidential elections.
"y, the title of tins bill should
thill to perpetuate democratic
. I the southern states, and of the
!: Sow York, Massachusetts and
through the hoodlum element
lliwof New York, Chicago and
" for that is its real object. The
Juts in lavor of the bill are practi
ce same as those advanced in the
f i favor of secession. The author
hill Representative Tucker, of
k has the audacity to say that
ral government has no right to
ie the elections of the state's
itativea In congress." (Since
d the states have any represen
o congress? If representatives
' officials, what did the framer
nmltution of the United States
this: "The times, places, and
of holding election for senators
r'fcntatives shall be prescribed
Htate by the legislature thereof ;
'ongreBS may at any time by
ke or alter such regulations."
this : "Each house (of conffreaal
the judge of the elections, re-
d qualifications of its own mera-
Tue senate has within a short
fciged its authority under the
u clause, by refusing to seat
appointed by the governors of
Mos, and it was done, too, by the
lemocratlc senators, acting un
'lirect order of the president;
was the democratic party ever
consistent in anything? The claim that
federal aupervision of elections is uncon
stitutional is a false one and no one
knows it any better than the democrats
who have the effrontery to make it, in
the hope of blinding the ignorant.
The administration is dealing with the
Geary antl-Ciiinese law in its nsnal
wibbly-wohbly style. It started ont
with a flourish of trumpets a few days
ngo by announcing that the law was to
be enforced. When the new Chinese
minister called at the department of
state to file the formal protest of his gov
ernment against enforcing the law and
to put in a few words himself in the
same line, he was informed by Secretary
Gresham that the operation of the law
would be suspended until congress took
some action relating thereto. Two bills
have been Introduced in the bouse, both
modifying the law, and one of thorn is
said by souie people to have the appro
bation of the administration, although
others aay that Representative Mc
Creary, of Kentucky, chairman of the
house committee on foreign affairs, is at
work npon a new Chinese bill which is
to be backed by the administration.
ery naturally these things are a little
confusing. Your correspondent sought
enlightenment from Representative
Geary, of California, who, acting with
the other senators and representatives
from the Pacific coast, is credited with
having secured the positive promise, a
few days ago, that the law bearing his
name should be enforced. Mr. Geary
appeared to be very much disgusted, and
when asked what was going to be done,
said : "I don't know, and nobody else
seems to; when I go to one department
I am told one thing, and when I reach
the nest one the story is radically different."
Representative Grosvenor, of Ohio,
has introduced a bill providing for an
appropriation of $10,000 for a national
dedication of the Chlckamauga and
Chattanooga National Park, which em
braces the ground upon which one of
the most memorable battles of the war
was fought. The dedicatory ceremonies
are to be held on the 17th and 18th of
October, 1804, and it is proposed to in
vite the survivors of both armies to join
therein.
Whom the gods will destroy they
tirst make mad ' is an ancient maxim,
applicable to Mr. Cleveland just now
lie is mad at the obstinate senators w ho
in spite of his commands and entreaties
apd the influence of the financial world,
brought to bear by petitions and the per
sonal presence of representatives of the
board of trade in all the large cities, etill
refuse to vote for the Voorhees repeal
bill. The birth of his baby and the
guod condition of mother and daughter
having relieved his mind of family cares,
he will now devote his attention to the
senate. He started in by sending for
Senator Voorhees and giving him a rak
ing down because the bill had not been
passed, this being the date that Voor
hees had set as the outside limit for the
passage of the bill. The bill has not
passed, and what is more, there is no
immediate prospect of its being passed.
It is now stated that the great test of
endurance between the friends and op
ponents of the bill is to begin next week.
The silver men still express confidence
of their ability to prevent a vote, and
their opponents are not so confident of
winning as they were.
Cas.
A REIGN OF TERROR
A Race
War Imminent Near New
Orleans.
STATE TROOPS MAY BE CALLED OUT
A San Francisco Doctor Thought to
i
Have Murdered Addie Gilmour.
Minor Mention.
Nxw Oki.eavh, Sept. 20. Leading col
ored men at a secret meeting appointed
a committee to ask the governor for
troops for protection against the reign of
terror in Jefferson parish, in the out
skirts of the city. A mass meeting of
colored citizens of the state is called for
Monday. There are indications of seri
ous trouble. Jefferson parish has been
declared under martial law by the resi
dents. The sheriff, judges, senators and
representatives are the leaders of the
regulators. It is impossible to learn
whether the murderer of Julian was
captured or burned at the stake. It is
believed the state troops will be called
out today. Many white women and
children have come to the city for refuge.
Bloodhounds from the penitentiary w ere
let loose this morning in the swamp to
track the murderer. On the exact spot
where Judge Estopinal fell an iron stake
has been driven into the ground, to
which the'murderer will be tied when
caught. Besinocs pine fagots surround
it, and branding irons are ready with
which be will be tortured while sus
pended from' the gallows by hi arms
above the fire.
vantage to I'eixoto. In the meantime
three rebel vessel reached Santos, and
after a harp fight succeeding In landing
a strong force of marines, and at the
time the dispatch was sent were endeav
onng to take the city by assault, with
probabilities si success.
NEWS NOTES.
Tli Gilmour M order Myarery.
San Francisco, Sept. 21. The police
authorities claim to have evidence
euough to insure the conviction of Dr.
West for the murder of Addie Gilmour.
One of the strong features will be the
admission that he made to her father.
The deceased girl's parent reside in
Portland, Or. The first intimation they
bad was received on the overland train
in their recent trip from there to this
city. All attempt to interview Dr.
West this morning failed.
Annie Staley, Dr. Weet'a mistress,
wa arrested today, charged with being
an accessory to the murder of Addie
Gilmour. The police say the Stnley
woman saw West perform an operation
on Miss Gilmour, and, after the girl's
death, assisted in cutting up the body.
The funeral of Miss Gilmour will not
take place today as was proposed, the
coroner's jury not being satisfied witii
the identification of the head. It will
probably not take place till Saturday.
Her dentist goo to San Francisco from
Chico today to examine her teeth and
see it it i hi work.
The forest fire in Wisconsin have
been extinguished by the heavy rains.
Deputy Inspectors.
The following deputies have been ap
pointed by Countv Stock ItiFpector E.
C. Eitzpatrh k: W. If. Ixwhhead, The
Dalle; J. H. Sherar, Sherar's Bridge;
R. R. Hinton, Bake Oven; D. fct. Kim-
aey, Antelope.
It Look Like Murder.
Sak Fbancihco, Sept. 20. The police
are looking for Dr. Eugene F. West,
who they think is responsible for the
death of Miss Addie Gilmour, the young
woman whose head wa found floating
in the bay. The police have a theory
that Dr. West performed a criminal
operation on the young w oman which
resulted in her death, and that in order
to conceal the evidence of hi crime he
cut tlie body up and threw it into the
bay. Until yesterday West had an
office on Turk street in this city, but he
disappeared yesterday afternoon when
the fact was published that the head
had been identified.
AWA1CD. TO OKKtiOS,
1'rlsrs Taken at the Fair for Native
Woods, Etc.
Woi:i.i)'s Faih Guocndk, Chicago,
Sept. 19. Oregon has received the high
est award for a comprehensive collective
and commercial exhibit of native woods
at the world' fair; also an award for
spruce wood pulp of mechanical manu
facture by the Young' River Mill of
Astoria. The state also received the
highest award for the best collective ex
hibit of fish, clams in alcohol, mounted
salmon trout, mounted seal, fish in al
cohol, painting of Astoria harbor, Col
umbia river fishing boat and equipment,
model ot Columbia river fishing net and
wheels, photograph of the' salmon in
dustry, fresh frozen salmon by J. G.
Megler & Co., Brookfield, Oregon;
canned salmon, M. J. Kinney, Astoria;
canned salmon, J. O. Han thorn, Astoria;
canned salmon, Samuel Elmore, Astoria,
and canned salmon bellies, Cutting V
Co., Astoria. The International Nickel
Mining Company, of Riddle, Or., re
ceived the highest award for ailicate of
nickel magnesia.
KIO MUST SIKHENUEK.
Else the
Robot Warahlpe
bard It.
Will Don-
London, Sept. 20. Admiral de Mello
has sent hi ultimatum to the authori
ties at Rio de Janeiro, announcing hi
intention immediately to thoroughly
bombard the city with all hi chip un
less it is promptly surrendered.
This lufosmation come from the
agent of a leading banking-house of this
city with large Brazilian interests, and
is believed to be thoroughly reliable.
The dispatch adds that Rio is in the ut
most consternation and dismay. Citi
zen are fleeing to the country with such
of their belongings as they can carry.
Merchants are packing goods in cellars
preparatory to following them. Con
sulate representative of the power are
using their utmost efforts to dissuade the
rebel commander from carrying out hi
threat, but so far without avail. Heavy
pressure is being brought to bear on the
local authorities to Induce them to sur
render, a it is considered folly to resist,
the fort being unable to do anything
against the rebel gunboats, and the land
artillery is unable to reach them from
their shelter behind the islands in the
bay from which they throw shell into
the city. It ia recognized that to hold
out mean simply the destruction of the
city without any compensation or ad-
The non-arrival of the English Yacht
alkyrie i causing much uneasiness,
A man and four women were Buffo
cated in a fire in a pastry-cook shop in
hitechapel, London, yesterday.
The position of President Peixoto
desperate. No doubt is entertained in
Rio of the success of the revolution and
the restoration of the monarchy.
New is just received from Harrison
township, twelve mile from Washing
ton, Ind., that Denseon Wrattan and
family, six in all, were murdered last
night.
Five more dead bodies were found on
the strip, all having perished from
prairie fires, and two more are reported
to have killed each other in a quarrel
over a claim near Cross.
Andrews, of Woolwitch, in a revolver
contest at the London Rifle Club, made
42 points, the highest possible score,
he placed every shot within a two-inch
ring at 20 yards. The highest previous
record, made by Wians, was 41.
W. H. Thomas, a prominent lawyer
and well known republican, committed
suicide at hi residence in Garvanza,
Calif., by mean of morphine. He has
long been a sufleier from consumption,
and the suicide is attributed to a desire
for relief from pain.
Fireman Liberty has given up $30,000
of the money taken by the robbers from
the Mineral Range train. He eaya he
bad the other $40,000, but some of his
confederate made away with it. It ia
doubtful if It ia recovered. Eight more
arrest have been made.
In a fight with two straggler at
Helena, Mont., Major Wyman, agent for
the Crow Indians, received a bullet
wound in the breast. The major' es
cort of Indian police killed the two as
sassins. One of the dead men waa Ted
Hamilton, of Dillon, Mont.
The cable attached to the cage in
Wighton' coal shaft, neat Morrisdale,
Pa., broke today, when the cage was
near the top. Seven miner who were
in it fell 135 feet to the bottom. They
were all terribly wounded, but o far
only one death ha resulted.
The revolution in Argentine is spread
ing. Affairs have assumed a most
alarming aspect. The government was
defeated in a battle in Tecuman. An
archy prevails there. Ex-president
Pellegrini ha gone there with 1,500
troop. The rebel threaten several
other points.
The Peoria opera house burned,
caused by an explosion of fireworks dur
ing the play of "Michael Strogoff."
Twenty-five persons were burned,. ome
seriously and one latally. The stocks of
Schadzki & Sklsrek, clothiers, and
Woods 5c Wonderly, dry goods, were
destroyed. The total lost is $100,000.
The most daring mine robbery ever
committed in Colorado occurred at the
Little Johnnie mine, near Leadville.
Two masked men bound and gagged the
watchman. They then began carrying
off the ore, which waa in sack, to a
team. They secured 14 sack, valued at
over $20,000. There is no clue to the
perpetrators.
The German paper speak highly of
Emperor William, who, on hearing of
Bismarck' illness, offered him one of
the imperial castles as a residence. The
national Zeitung eaya: "The emperor'
endeavor to restore friendly relations,
which ought never to have been severed,
will receive a warm approval from the
majority."
In the senate yesterday Duboi of
Idaho declared that the anti-repeal men
would oppose the passage of the repeal
bill by availing themselves of every ad
vantage afforded them under the rules
and usage of the senate. Voorhee re
taliated by giving notice that he would
tomorrow move for longer and more
nearly continuous sessions, so the situ
ation in the senate appears to resolve
itself into a mere question of endurance.
Sunday afternoon a very sad case of
drowning occurred in Lewis river, about
four miles from .Etna postorlice, in
Washington. Tho victim was Laura,
the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Honnes, who live there. Laura,
in company with several other children,
waa playing on the bank of the river,
when he ventured too near the brink
and fell into the stream. She was seen
by her playmates, who immediately
gave tlie alarm. Heroic effort were
made to save the little girl, but they
proved unavailing. She sank, but the
body wa recovered in about ten min
ute; too late, however, for resuscita-ttor.
IT WAS .SMALL POX
The Blander of a Smart Medical In
structor in New Tort.
ELEVEN NEW CASES REPORTED
Rio in a State of Siege The Gilmour
Murder Mystery Substitute for
the Exclusion Bill.
New Yobk, Sept. 21. Eleven new
cases of small -pox were reported to the
health officerjrom various part of the
city yesterday. A blunder that amounts
almost to crime has been committed in
clinic, and by it the seed has been sown
that may yet bear a disastrous crop.
The list of today' victims ia headed by
two young doctors. It wa their com
ing down with the disease in one day,
within a few hour of each other, that
exposed the blunder. The Vanderbilt
clinic, in West Fifty-ninth street, was
the scene of it. September 4th. James
McGowan, a laborer, went to the dis
pensary and asked to be examined.
Suspicious blotches colored the skin.
An expert in skin diseases, attached to
the clinic, saw him aud concluded that
he had before him a fine case of chicken
pox. He did not make it hi business
to find out that the house from which
McGowan came had been the scene of
persistent case of small-pox, with
which the health officer are atruggling
yet. He took the man in before the
clinic of young doctors and paraded him
as a typical case of chicken-pox. The
doctor were, interested. They looked
at the blotcbea on the man' skin, and
felt of them, listened to the expert' ex
position of the difference between the
shot-like feeling of small-pox poetules
under the skin, and the more solid touch
of the harmless chicken-pox. It was
very instructive, and altogether a rare
chance. There were 20 to 30 doctors,
and they all took their turn at the fine
exhibit. Among them were Drs. Rich
ard and Norri. Today those two are
ying ill with the small-pox. That is
what the exhibit turned out to be when
got into the hands of the health
officers. How many more of the young
doctors will follow these, there is no tell
ing. "
THK HITl'ATfON AT KIO.
If
You Saw
Your Own Wood
and saw enough of It, your
digestive organs may perhaps be
equal, ostrich like, to any task
you impose even to the digest
ion of lard-cooked food.
If however, like thousands of
other people, you have learned
that you must "draw the line at
lard," this is to remind you that
there is a clean, delicate and
healthful vegetable substitute.
7
COTTOLEIME
which if used in place of lard,
permits you to eat pies, pastry,
patties and such "good things'
without fear of dyspeptic con
sequences. There's abundant proof, but
none so convincing and so pleas
ant as a trial for yourself. We
invite it. For sale everywhere,
n truer, all substitutes.
Gcnuina made only by
N. K. FAIRBANK & CO..
ST. LOUIS and
CHICAGO, NCW VORK, BOSTON.
Furloua Bombardment Ia Hourly Ka
li acted.
London, Sept. 21. Private advices
from Rio Janeiro say a furious bom
bardment is expected hourly.
The only reason tho bombardment
has not commenced is that yesterday
negotiationa between the rebel and the
government were undertaken at the in
stance of foreign power and foreign
warships who wished to rave the city
from destruction. It is not believed
they will amount to anything; in fact,
it is believed the government is merely
prolonging them to allow the non-combatant
to get away and the merchants
to save goods.
The statement of yesterday are con?
firmed from several sources. An at
tempt of the Brazilian minister to be
little the rebellion is not accepted with
any credence in London. The people of
Rio admit the rebellion has progressed
to such an extent that it is better to let
the city fall into the hand of the insur
gent than to be shelled. The rebel at
Rio are in communication with the in
surgents in the south, and all are acting
in unison. After success at Santo they
propose to attack Porte Allegre and Rio
Grande do Sul. In fact, tlie insurgent
vessels, it is said, have already started
on that errand. There is no doubt the
rebels are meeting with success. In
fact, a report that they have occupied
Rio is fn circulation here this morning.
The Mew Exclualon Bill.
Washington, Sept. 21. The commit
tee on foreign affairs today considered
tlie McCreary substitute for the EVerett
bill, extending the time of registration
for the Chinese. Discussion developed
the fact that every member favored the
extension of time six months, with the
possible exception ot Geary. The latter
gave notice he would offer an amend
ment providing for identification by
means of photograph. The committ.e
adjourned without action, but there is
doubt at the next meeting the bill will
be favorably reported.
A Sure Cur for Pilea.
Itching pile are known by moisture
like perspiration, causing intense itching
when warm. Thi form, as well as
blind, bleeding or protruding, yield at
onre to Dr. Bosanko' Pile Remedy,
which acts directly on part affected,
absorb tumors, always itching and ef
fect a ermanent cure. 60 cent.
Druggists or mail. Circulars free. Dr.
Kosanko, 32W Arch St., Philadelphia,
Pa. Sold by Blakeley & Houghton.
wly
WM. MICHELL,
Unoenaxer ana EmDaimer.
Orders by dispatch, mall or n person filled any
hour of the day or night.
PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST
Picture framed in all styles and sizes.
Place of business cor. Third and
Washington Streets.
THE DALLES, - OREGON
MATRIMONIAL.
A refined and cultivated young lady, living;
unhappily with her RUHrdian; a rimkI house
keeper; financially Independent: and fond of
country life, wishes to eorrespond with Kome
honorable HicriculturlHt or atock raiser, who ia
nititriinonUUy inclined. No attention will be
paid to anawera unlesa the writer contemplate
Immediate matrimony. Full partlculara muat
be Riven. H tare a Re and religion. KncloHe pic
ture if convenient. Addrem, DRAVVEK S,
KuKiieiiHlon Bridge V. O.,
wtf New York, N. V.
Executors' Notice.
Notice la hereby Riven, that the underaiRiied
have been duly anointed, by the Honorable the
County Court of V hhco county, Oregon, execn
tora of the extate of John bailer, dcceaHed; all
peraona huviiiR claims again! said estate are
hereby required to present the same, duly veri
fied and with nrojier vouchers, to us or either,
t Autelofte, wun'i) county, Oregon, within aix
months from the date of this uotice,
The Dalles, Or., Aug. it, 1ml.
JAMKS BAXTKR AND
JA.MhS WHITTKN,
Executors of the estate of John Halter, dee d.
-t,wrt
Executor's Notice.
given that the underalRned
1 dv the County Court of the
Notice la hereby
has been appointed
Mate of Omron for Wasco Countv. executor of
the estate of Catherine WiRle, deceased, and all
persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified and required to present the
aame, with the proper vouchera, to me at the
omce of Mays, Huntington ,V Wilson, The Dallea,
Wasco Countv, Oregon, within six months from
tlie date of this notice. W'. II. TA YUIK,
Efecntor of said estate.
The Dallea, Oj., July a,
Notice. Timber Culture.
18. Land Crncg, Tub Dali.es, .,)
August l'.l, . (
Complaint havln been entered at this office
by Marrictta II. MarMitill against TrcNton Heed
for failure to complv with law as lo Tlmler
Culture Entry No. arlO, dated March '20, l'J,
upon the Sis'i of Section is, Township a North,
Hange 14 East, W. M., in W awo county, Oregon,
with a view to the cancellation of said eutrv;
contestant alleging that defendant has wholly
failed and neglected to plow or break or cultf
vatatocrop or otherwise, or plant with trees,
tree seeds or cuttings, during any of tbatime
since making his said entry, any part of said
tract, the said purtiea are hereby summoned to
appear at this Olhce on the 211 day of October,
Ivi.t, at HI o'clis'k A. M., to respond and furuiah
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
K-lwit JOHN W. LEWIS, Register.
Sheriff's Sale.
Ilv virtue of an execution issued out of the
Circuit Court of the state of Oregon for VYaaco
countv, on the liith day of August, Is'tl, In a
suit therein pending, wherein J. M. Huntington,
administrator ot the estate of Kilas Prattler, de
ceased, is plaintiff, and t.eo. T. Prattler, I., li.
l'riitberand Sairuel Clark are dcfendaiiitH, upon
a di-cree rendered ami entered therein on the "th
dny of June, lw;f, lo me directed, commanding
me to sell the property hereinafter descrittcd aa
hereinafter set forth, to satisfy a Judgment given
bv se lit decree In favor of said plHlntitt and
against said defemlauta den. i. Prather and U
II. I'rather, for tll.ai .00 and accruing Interest at
ten )r cent, per annum, and f ."J r) costa of said
suit, and f lim.iiu attorney's fees, 1 will, on
Saturday, September .'!, 1HOJ,
at the hour of 2 o'cha k p. m., at the Courthouse
door In Dalles Cltv, Wasco countv, Oregon, sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash
in hand, all of the following described real pnip
erty, to wit: Lot 14 and l i, of hl.a'k a;l, of the
town of Hood Hiver, In said county ami state,
together with all the tenements, hereditament
aud appurtenances thereunto belonging, or In
any wise apiwrlulnlng. to satisfy said Judgment,
Costa and attoruev a fees, and If the pnawla
thereof are insufficient In satisfy the same, I
will also, at said time and place, and upon said
terms, sell, subject ' mortgage held hv the
said Samuel Clark, defendant, all of tlie follow
ing described real pro)K'rty, to wit: Lot D of the
said town i f lloisi Klver.
T. A. WARD,
S-19w3t sheriff of Waaco county, Oregon.