VOL. VI.
NUMBER 35.
THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY. OREGON. SATURDAY, AUGUST. 8. 1896.
BIG CHICAGO FAILURE
Moore Bros., of the Diamond
Match. Co.
AMOUNT INVOLVED IS $4,000,000
Th Failure Cannae a Great Flurry In
Commercial CirclesNew York Bis
coit Co. Also Involved.
New York. Aug. 4 . The announce
ment of the failure in Chicago of Moore
Bros., promoters of the Diamond Match
Company and the New York, Biscuit
Company, resulted m the prevalence
here today of all sorts of rumors con
cerning the effect upon business at the
New York offices of the concerns men
tioned. Scores of persons intereeted in
the affairs of the Diamond Match Com
pany visited the offices of that company
in Hudson street, of which George John
son is manager. Johnson was not at j
the office today, having sent down word
that he was sick. Johnson's secretary
said that many others besides the
Moores own stock and the company will
certainly go ahead and fill its orders.
The following statement was given out
to the Associated Press at the office of
the New York Biscuit Company in this
city: "The failure of Moore Bros, will
in no manner affect the business of the
New York Biscuit Company. The fact
' that William H. Moore, of Moore Bros.
is president of the company is no reason
wbr we should be affected in the least."
THE BIDS OPENED.
Manufacturers of War Material I'resen
In Great Numbers.
Washington, Aug. 4. This was
great dav for the manufacturers of war
material, and many great corporations
and firms were represented at the war
and navy departments this afternoon
when the bids were opened for supply of a
large quantity of gun carriages, mortars.
shot and shells of various kinds. Prob
ably not since the late war has the ord
nance bureau of the war department
been able to lay out eo extensive a pro
gram for one year's work as is now pos
sible by the liberal appropriations made
by congress for the defense of sea coasts
Conhequently there are many bidders
for supplying a large quantity of the
material, raw and complete, included in
the first call for proposals, and it was
notic able fact that in the list of bidders
were the names of firms, many from the
West, that have never before had bust
ness relations with the war department.
ALABAMA ELECTION.
The State Goes Democratic by Immense
Majorities.
Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 4.- -Returns
bo far show conclusively that Johnson
and the entire Democratic ticket will
win by a majority ot about 40,000. The
lowest estimated majority is 25,000, the
highest 60,000. The legislature is surely
Democratic by at least two-thirds ma
jority. Heavy Democratic gains were
made in the counties in North Alabama,
In this portion Goodwin, Populist, ran
behind Kolb's vote of 1894. Populist
leaders in Birmington claim that thous
ands of fictitious votes were cast in the
black belt and threaten that if Goodwin
Is not elected they will organize the
Populists against Bryan and carry the
state for McKinlev. There is no doubt
that this is the greatest Democratic vic
tory in the state since 1840.
Bryan's New York Speech.
Omaha. Neb., Aug. 4. A special to
the Bee from Lincoln, Neb., says
When W. J. Bryan leaves for New York
next Friday evening be will carry with
him a draft of the speech he intends to
use before the notification committee at
Madison Square Garden. It will occupy
between an hour and an hour and a half
in delivery. He will discuss the Chica
go platform in detail and give his inter
pretation thereof. He is very indignant
at ths charge that he and those who
stand with him on the Chicago platform
are to be classed as anarchists or aim to
break the laws of the country. In his
New York speech' he will soundly de
nounce the accusation. Those who have
been taken into his confidence say the
speech will astonish the country. It
contains a number of new and pleasant
metaphors never before used on any
stage and will have nothing' in common
with "crowns of thorns" or "crosses of
gold." It is understood that Richard P.
Bland will accompany Bryan to New
York. .
., Admission Will Be Free.
" New Yobk, Aug. ' 5. It was an
- nounced at Democratic headquarters to
day that Mr. Sewall would be present at j
the meeting at Madison Square Garden
on the 12th, when W. J. Bryan will be
formally notified of his nomination.
There has ,been some doubt as to
whether Sewall would be present, but
W. P. St. John Baid today that he would
be notified at the same time as Bryan
The admission to Madison Square Gar
den on the occasion will befree. There
will be no tickets required for admisdion.
The School Teacher. Enjoy a .Joke.
The monotony of the regular routine
work of the institute is relieved now and
then by a practical joke being played by
some of the fun-lovine teachers. The
lateBt of which your correspondent has
received anv information, was one
played by a certain coterie of the Hood
River delegation on one of their number,
The chief actors in the fun were not
equal to the task themselves, but were
compelled to call to their asesistance
omte a few of the Dalles people. The
ladv. who was the victim in this in
stance, seems to be an adept in practical
joking, and is very sagacious, bo much
so that it requires the combined and
united effort of many to successfully en
trap her. I apprehend' that I will be
come a victim to her capriciousness ior
imparting this information to your read
ers. To soften the blow when it does
come, I deem it policy not to give the
names of the parties concerned, but des
ignate each in a different manner.
The victim, Miss Asbestos, had . in a
mischievous hour perpetrated a joke on
Mr. Green park that was immensely en-.
joyed by his acquaintances and friends.
To equalize the matter or, in the ver
nacular of the street, to "get even" be
came his controlling passion.
Now, Miss Asbestos has a very near
and dear fiend in the person of Mr.
bunny Meade Groate, who is at present
at work in the Hood River valley. I
will say, by way of parenthesis, and as
an explanation, that Mr. Dunny Meade
and Miss Asbestos are very much de
voted to each other, and, as is natural
in such cases, find great pleasure in each
other's company. Having been sepa
rated for some two or three weeks, it was
supposed that a meeting between them
would be much enjoyed. Acting upon this
supposition, a meeting was arranged as
follows : The brother ot Miss Asbestos
contrived to have Mr. Greenpark play
the part of Dunny Meade in calling up
Miss Asbestos over the 'phone, inform
ing her that he was in Hood River and
bad broken his "bike," which could not
be repaired there, and would come to
The Dalles on the 10:45 p. m. to have it
repaired, and would be pleased to have
her meet him at the train. I am told
that Miss Asbestos was so elated over
the pleasant Anticipation of meeting Mr.
Dunny Meade that she neglected her
baking and burnt the cake and . pies.
Aa the hour for the arrival of the train
drew near her anxiety increased percep
tibly. She had invited several of her
lady friendB to accompany her to the
train, a few of whom had been apprised
of the joke, and it was laughable to see
them undergoing the excruciating pain
of keeping Bilent.
The ladies, with their escorts, re
paired to the depot to await the incom
ing of the train, Miss Asbestos in high
glee and joyful expectancy, the other
ladies biting their fingers, chewing their
pencils and pinching themselves to pre
vent laughing. The train - arrived on
time, with no Mr. Danny Meade on
board ; but Greenpark appeared on the
scene at this opportune time, with a
smile extending over his entire physi
ognomy. It was then that Mr. Asbestos
discovered the sell and the commotion
began. As the joke had been so admir
ably arranged and carried out in all its
details,- the sell and disappointment
were complete. The fun increasing to
the extent of becoming noisy and bois
terous, one of the quiet citizenB of the
city requested the presence of Sheriff
Driver to keep the peace. The sheriff
being aware of the joke and well ac
quainted with all the parties, informed
the citizen that no harm would come to
anything unless it might be the cakes
and pies. ,
It is- to the credit of the lady to say
that she bore up under the trying ordeal
with patience and fortitude, but ' re
peating to herself
'Twos ever thus from childhood's hour
I've seen my fondest hopes decay;
1 never loved a tree or flower,
. But 'twas first to fade away.
Felix
Martin Oulnn Gets Office.
Mayor Pennoyer appointed Martin
Quins, the defeated Populist candidate
for congress, superintendent ' of the
street cleaning department.. After the
June election it was said, the mayor
would proffer the position to Mr. Quinn.
The latter, however, declared he would
rather remain with the American Laun
dry Company than accept any public
office. After . that declaration his ap
pointment comes in the shape of a enr-
prise,
A POLITICAL - RO W
Four Men Killed and
Wounded. .
Two
AX ALABAMA SHOOTING SCRAPE
The
Montana - Republicans Divided--Wisconsin
Mlcht Favor Free
Coinage of Silver.
Oi-elika, Ala., Aug. o. About o
o'clock yesterday evening George Cnni
bie, a Democrat, arrived at Five Points
from Fayette on horseback, rode up to a
crowd discusEing politics and veiled
"Hurrah for Johnson!" This enraged
James Trammel, a Populist, who shot
Cumbie. While Cumbie was lying on
the ground dying the Populist gang cnt
his head from his body. Young White
and Frank Cumbie, Democrats, fired on
the three Trammels, and Sadie White, a
Populist, and George Cumbie, a Demo
crat, were killed. Milt Trammel, Popu
list, was shot and his condition is un
known. James Trammel, Populist, was
shot and will die. Young White, a
Democrat, was seriously wounded.
'Montana Republicans Divided.
Butte, Aug. 5. The Republican con
ference hae agreed that the state con
vention shall nominate candidates for
state offices, aftet which the silver Re
publicans will withdraw, organize a
separate convention and nominate elefr
tors for Bryan and Sewall, while those
remaining will nominate electors pledged
to McKinley and Hobart. The conven
tion will be held September 9 at Helena,
six days after the Democratic conven
tion. Montana Republicans.
Butte, Mont., Aug. 5. The Republi
can state committee met todav to fix the
time and place for the state convention.
The meeting was made the occasion for
the gathering of prominent Republicans
from all parts of the state for consulta
tion as to the best course to pursue as to
presidential electors. Senator Mantle is
chairman of the state committee. Sev
eral propositions for settling the differ
ences between the McKinley and Bryan
men were submitted.
Wisconsin Republican Convention.
Milwaukee, Aug. 5. Wh'at promises
to be the most exciting political conven
tion ever held in the state was called to
order at noon today by Chairman Ed
Coe of the Republican state central com
mittee. C. A. Lamoreanx of Ashland
was made temporary chaiiman. "Com
ing as I do from an iron producing sec
tion of the country," Lamoreaux said,
"I have no doubt our people would favor
the free and unlimited coinage of iron at
some arbitrary ratio, and there would be
about as much reason in such demand
as there is in the demand for the free
coinage of silver at 16 to 1." He attrib
uted the present depression to the
Democratic tariff policy.
Squire Out for Bryan.
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 5. Watson C,
Squire, Republican senator from the
state of Washington, has declared in favor
of free silver and for Bryan. This de
claration .was made at an immense
gathering of advocates of free silver at
the armory tonight, and was welcomed
by a tremendous demonstration. The
friends of silver, who comprised probab
ly one-half of the audience, repeatedly
cheered the announcement. At the
same time a zealous supporter of the
cause, oa the rostrum, drew back an
American flag, disclosing a picture of
the senator.
The other speakers of the evening
were George Turner, of Spokane; Attorney-General
Jones, Colonel G. G. Lyon,
and A. J. Biethen, formerly of the Min
neapolis Penny Press.
Water Famine in Arhansas.
Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 5. A water
famine exists in large portions of Ar
kansas and in some sections human be
ings are actually suffering from the
pangs of thirst. There4iave been iso
lated thunder, showers in various por
tions of tbe state recently, but in some
counties norain has fallen since April
13, and the suffering is . almost beyond
belief. A gentlemen who arrived this
morning from an overland trip through
Jefferson, Cleveland and Bradley coun
ties says that people in some localities
are hauling water for drinking purposes
a distance of 25 miles. For an entire
day he was unable to buy a glass of
water to quench his thirst. -
MONEY FOR CUBA. ' '
Funds Raised to Further
the Fight for
Freedom,
Philadelphia, Aug 5. It is reported
here that the Cuban junta in the United
States this week raised a fnnd amount
ing to $375,000. Part of the roonev has
been changed into gold, and is on ship-
board bound for Cuba, where it will be
placed in the handfc of the officers com
manding the insurgent army. The bal
ance has been retained by the heads of
the junta in Philadelphia, who will use
it in a way that will beet serve the Co
ban cause.
The contributions were ae follows
Jacksonville and other eections of Flori
ds, $100,000; New York and Brooklyn,
$50,000; Philadelphia, $25,000; Balti
more, $10,000 ; Richmond, $5000 ; Wash-
ington, $10,000; Savannah, $5000; New
Orleans, $10,000; through Chicago and
the West, $10,000; from several Southern
points, $60,000.
SITCATION IS SERIOUS.
Spread of Republican Sentiment In Spain
Baa Been Concealed.
Madrid, Aug. 6. Trouble of a serious
nature is being fomented in Spain, par
ticularly in the province of Valencia, by
agents of the Cuban insurgents. The
minister of the interior, SenorCoegayon,
yesterday replying to a question in the
chamber of deputies admitted that riots
had occurred in Valencia, caused by the
friends of the Cuban insurgents, who
hoped thereby to prevent the departure
of reinforcements of troops to Cuba.
That the lare Spanish army in Cuba
must be Btili further beavilv reinforced
is looked upon here as being a confes
t ion of weakness on the part of the ad
ministration and as an admission
of the growing strength ol the
Cubans. In addition, many letters
have been ' received in different parts
of Spain by the relatives of the Spanish
eoldiery serving with the army in Cuba,
and they tell terrible tales of sickness,
privation, incompetency and misman
agement, to say nothing of lack of pay,
that a dangerous feeling against the
government has arieen, and is gaining
strength day by day. Under these cjr-
cumstancee, agents of the Cubans do not
have much difficulty in carrying out
their plan of causing popular outbreaks,
They steadily fan the flane of discon
lent, oy pointing to the apparently un
necessary hardships which the Spanish
troops in Cuba are compelled to endure,
The Republicans also are taking ad
vantage of the situation to push their
propaganda, and the combined move'
ments are making more headway with
the masses than the government will
admit, although it is already betraying
symptoms of alarm and has sent string
ent instructions to the prefects to sup-
press promptly and effectually demon'
strations which occur in their districts,
and to have no hesitation in calling out
the military for support.
The Coming Fair. -
The annual county fair begins this
year Oct. 2Utb. it is not too soon to
commence taking an active interest in it
on the part of farmers generally. The
custom is a moBt ancient and honorable
one, designed to promote agriculture
and the prosperity of the nation. In a
large measure it brings producer and
consumer together, cementing friend'
ship and stimulating : industry. In
olden times even monarch 8 were not
aloof from contributing their share to
the success of the country fair by all
means in their power, giving awards for
productions and even taking a part in
the sports. To this day there are rulers
who till the soil and thus Bet a good ex
ample to the people tliev rule. The
custom has survived the ages and even
finds a welcome in tbe most democratic
of countries. Hence country fairs may
indicate prosperity. The more attrac
tive, lively and meritorious it is, the
more it shows the stable foundation and
perpetuity of the republic. .
ine waeco county lair this year is
held Bubsequent to the state fair. There
should be a liberal display in the art
and agricultural halls. The fruit ex
hibit especially should he made the very
finest if it is to show what is the actual
fact, that Wasco county leads the state.
As for the sports, some fine racing horses
are promised for the season. Tbe speed
program is already out.
Sheep Cases Go Over.
In the United States court yesterday
the sheepmen arreBted at The Dalles on
charges of allowing their flocks to tres
pass on the Cascade forest reserve, de
murred to the informations, on the
ground of insufficiency. - The demurrers
were to have been argued yesterday, but
defendants were not prepared, so the
matter waa postponed. ; Warrants were
issued yesterday for the arrest of D. P.
Ketchum and Wm. Ketchum, who are
herding sheep, said to belong to Port
land capitalists, in the vicinity of Cloud
Cay inn, on the Cascade . reserve.
Special Land Office Agent Dixon is now
on the reserve, making observations.
and will be able to give a disinterested
report of the state of affairs there. Ore-
goman. '. -
STRIKERS AND MILITI
Battle in Which Kifle
Balls Are Used.
A MILITIA MAN WAS WOUNDED
A Dozen Strikers at Bar Emntr their
Revolvers at the Soldiers, who
Reply With Rifle Balls.
Cleveland, Ang. 6. Between mid
night and 1 o'clock this morning
crowd made an attack on a buildin
where a man named Johnson, employed
at Brown's hoisting works, lives. They
broke the windows and yelled like In
mans, soldiers rushed to the scene,
Part of the crowd scattered, but a dozen
men stood at bay with revolvers and
Bred ut the militiamen. The soldiers
replied with rifle balls. Then the men
scattered. In the melee Private Perkins
of Company B, was shot, but it
is not
known how seriously.
More
serion
trouble is anticipated.
HOT WAVE IN TUB CAST.
Weather Bureau's Explanation of
the
Cause of the Warm Weather.
Washington-, Ang. 6. The reports
Of
the maximum temperature received bv
the weather bureau show that the pres
ent warm wave is general. The officials
say it is very unusual for the tempera
ture to reach so high a point in so many
parts of the country at one time. The
heat is due to the area of high barometer
which has prevailed over the southern
portion of the countiy, and the low bar
omeier in tne northern part, which re
sults in great waves of heat coming
toward the north. In this city the heat
during the past few days has been, in
tense and todav the thermometer has
reached its maximum, registering, 96.
Will Support Democratic Electors.
Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 6. A special
to the Star from Hutchinson, Kansas,
says : Just after adjournment of the
convention this morning a telegram was
received by F. F. Murphy from J. G
Johnson, stating that the Populist con
fere nee committee bad agreed to report
in favor of tbe full endorsement of the
Democratic electors and this report will
be made to the Populist convention later
in the day.
MNOKEE'S FlliHT FOR GOVERNOR
Republican Machine of Michigan
Ar-
rayed Against Him.
Geand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 6. Not
in a dozen years has a Republican state
convention in Michigan been attended
with so much excitement, enthusiasm
and noise as the one now in session
The chief interest attaches to the con'
test for gubernatorial nomination. H
S. Pingree, mayor of Detroit, originator
of the Pingree potato scheme for utiliz
ing vacant city lots for tbe poor, has tbe
second time made a determined on
slaught on tbe governorship. Arrayed
against Pingree is the influence of the
state Republican machine. The m
chine candidate is said to bo Bliss,
though this is denied. Although Michi
gan is supposed to be a strong silver
state, it is expected that the St. Louis
platform will be emphatically endorsed.
Flngree Nominated.
Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 6. Mayor
Hazel M. Pingree of Detroit was nom
inated for governor on the fourth ballot
by the Republican convention today.
TBE ABILENE CONVENTION.
Senator ieedy Nominated for Governor
by the Populists.
Abilene, Kan., Aug. 6. The nomi
nation of Senator Leedy for governor at
2 o'clock this morning left the delegates
to the Populist convention in a mood for
quick work today. Senator Peffer
opened the session with an address ad
vocating fusion of the silver forces on a
basis of the votes cast for all officers.
The convention quickly adopted the
resolution. The committee's report en
dorsing the St. Louis platform and
Bryan and Watson was also adopted.
A BttLT IN MAINE.
Thirty Gold Democrats Walk Out of the
Convention.
Waterville, Me., Aug. 6. M. D.
Frank, of Portland, was nominated for 1
governor of Maine by the state Demo
cratic convention this afternoon. When
a resolution endorsing the Chicago can
didates and " platform was presented
William Henry Clifford of Portland ob
jected in a sensational speech, which
was greeted with hisses. Clifford and
30 followers bolted the convention.
Reed Again Nominated.
Portland, Me., "Aug. 6. Speaker
Absolutely Pure.
A cream of tartar taking nnwder. Hlrhest of
all In leavening- strenirto. LaUtt Uuitrd Ulaltt
Government Food Report.
riOYAL uakimi rowDiB (JO., new York
Thomas B. Reed waa nominated by ac
clamation for a tenth consecutive term
in congress by the Republican conven
tion in the first district today.
, Major Scofleld fur Governor.
Milwaukee, Aug. 6. The Republican
Jtate convention today nominated Major
Edward Schofield for governor on the
sixth ballot.
A TIME FOR PATRIOTISM.
FartUanshlp Should Be Sunk In
the
KfTort to Save the Country
From Disaster.
. Xcw York Herald, Ind. Dem.
When the country calls it no time to
cling to party or to hesitate to sink par
tisanship in patriotism. Such a call is
now sounded as clearly as it was in the
early war dnys. The silverites Demo
cratic, Republican and Populists are
massing their forces for an oaelaught on
tbe honor of the nation and prosperity
of the people. Their success would revo-
lutiontize our financial system. It would
throw the country onto a silver basis
and thus upset business, unsettle values,
play havoc with industries and bring on
general disaster. That this would be a
national calamity second only to that
which menaced the country when Sum
ter was fired on must be obvious toeyery
thinking person.
To underrate the extent of strength of
tbe silver movement would be a grave
mistake. To trifle with the crisis by
treating it aa an ordinary political con
test would be perilous. Tbe spreed of
the silver craze has become a danger
which cannot be considered too serious-
y or opposed too effectively. Its cham
pions present a united front and must
be met by a united front. Its advance
must be resisted by vigorous action and
patriotic determination on the part of
every political leader and every citizen
who would defend tbe honor and welfare
of the country.
In such a crisis it is no time to think
of party or talk of party issues. Aa in .
61 there can be bnt" one issue the
country; and but two parties that
which is for tbe country and that which
is against it. It is a time for the Re
publican managers to proclaim a truce
on the tariff and unfurl the single ban
ner of honest money. It is a time for
all Democrats opposed to the Chicago
platform to rise above party considera
tions and work to defeat the Populistic
silver ticket.
If that ticket is to be defeated and the
disaster which it meuaces averted, Re
publicans and Democrats must resolve
to wage tbe most effective campaign
possible for tbe safety of the country.
If partisanship is thus sunk in 'patriot
ism, the result of the contest is not to be
feared. .
Tygh Valley Roller Flour Mills.
Tygh Valley Roller Flour Mills are
running lull time , on AO. 1 wncnt.
Flour equal to the best always on haiid.
Prices to suit the times. Also mill feed
n quantities to suit.
W. 51. 3ICUOKKLK & bos.
aug8-6mw Proprietors. .
Reduction In Railroad Fares.
Aa there will be numerous requests '
for reduced rates on account of political
meetings during the coming contest, it
has been decided tha' in order to treat
all parties alike, a on tare rate will be
made by the O. R. & Co. for various
meetings of this character.
This of course is intended only for oc- .
casions where there is sufficient number
to justify a reduction in rates. This ia '
done so that there wil' be no partiality
in favor of any one party.
E. E. Lytlk, Agent.
Reduced Rates. x
Effective March 22d. The O. R. & N.
Co. will reduce their round trip rates
between Portland and The Dalles as fol
lows: Two day rate, eood going Satur
day and returning Monday night, $3.
Ten day tickets $3.50. Good on all
rains. E. E. Lytle, -
m24-ddwtf Agent
' Dalles-Moro Stage
Leaves the Umatilla house 8 a. m
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Douglas Allen, Prop.