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THE DALLES. WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. 1896.
NUMBER 52.
THE CAT CiME BACK
Weyler Brings" Himself in
Out of the Wet.
BRYAN IS RECEIVED AT DENVER
Insane
V.h.,
Woman In Lewis County,
Cut the Throats or her
Three Children.
Washington, Nov.; ; dispatch
from Juctsouville,Fla.', reciting a cipher
telegram received from Hava'nain which
it is stated that .General Weyler was
driven to return to Havana through fear,
is discredited here. , From the Spanish
point of view it would be absurd for the
captain-general to Qiaos' hiniself at the
bead of troops and follow straggling
bands of insurgents from one cover to
another.
BRIAN AMONG BIS FRIENDS.
The Ex-Candirlate Pays a Visit
to His
FrleudN lu Denver.
Denver, Nov. 24. Had William J.
Bryan come to Denver as a conquering
hero, whose victory presaged the restor
ation of silver, he would not have re
ceived any more enthusiastic greetings
than those given him today. J. lie ccoa
sion of his visit is the 20th anniversary
of the admission of Colorado into the
Union. Betore being nominated for the
presidency he agreed to Bpeak at the ex
ercises commemorative of this event.
He arrived at 7:15 this morning and
met at the depot by a committee of
prominent citizens, including T. M. Pat
terson, C. S. Thomas and Mayor Mc
Murray. Even at that early bonr sev
eral thousand people were assembled at
the Union depot, who swung their bats
and cheered lustily. ' .
Bryan was driven to the residence of
C. S. Thomas, where he breakfasted and
remained until 10 a. tn., .when he went
to the Brown Palace hotel to attend a
reception given by the women of Denver.
Mrs. T. M. Patterson presided, and in a
fear brief remarks introduced Bryan as
the "First president of 20 tb century."
Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford delivered
an address of welcome. Mr. Bryan
poke for half an hoar, being frequently
interrupted by applause from 2000 wom
en who filled the rotunda and balconies.
As a souvenir a memorandum book of
Colorado in chased silver was presented
to him, he having declined to receive a
valuable silver service. After speeches
the ladies filed past shaking bands with
him. On a drive about the city this aft
ernoon he will make half a dozen out
door speeches.
A MOTHER'S INSANE ACT.
nut
the The Throats of Her
Three
Children With a Razor.
Chbhalis, Wash., Nov. 24. News of
a horrible tragedy that occured in the
east end of Lewis county was received
here this afternoon. Mrs. A. R. Swen
yer, the wife of a farmer living near Ash
ford postoffice, with a razor cut the
throats of her three children, one 5 years
old, one 3 years old and one 9 months.
She then cut her own throat, nsing the
same razor. Her husband arrived short
' ly after, and was horrified to find his
family weltering in a pool of blood. The
3-year old girl and the eldest one is ex
pected to die, but the baby will live. The
mother did not succeed in killing herself,
but her condition is precarious. No de
tails of the tragedy are knovpn except
those received by the coronep here in a
note from a neighbor. No reason is given
for the mother's act. The coroner and
sheriff have gone to the scene, which is
60 miles from the railroad, in the ex
treme northeastern part of the county,
near Pierce county line, on the head
waters of the Nesqually river.
BEHRING SEA CLAIMS.
First Contest Won by the British After
Courteous Debate.
Victobia, B. C, Nov. 24. The Beh-
ring Sea claims commission to settle the
compensation tbe United States must
pay for - the illegal seizure of sealers
opened yesterday morning, the visitors
present being Lieutenant Governor
Dewdney and the provincial cabinet.
Chandler P. Anderson of New York was
appointed joint secretary. After tbe
preliminaries, all rules for procedure
were agreedto by both the United
States and British commissioners, ex
cept one, which caused some courteous
debate between Hon. F. Peters, Q. C,
senior counsel for Her Majesty, and Hon.
Don. M. Dickinson, senior counsel for
tbe United States. The British wanted
each cae settled separately, while the
United States wanted all of the British
cases put in before tbe United States
makes its defense. The decision was
given this morning in favor of the Brit
ish contention, and the 16 British
claims were then filed. Compensation
is asked in the total of f459,300, with in
terest from date of seizifre'at 7 percent,
FKKXCU MILITARY MEASUllES,
Aristocratic Tendency tn the
be Reformed. '
Army t
Paris, Nov. 24. M. Billot, minister of
war, in addressing a deputation of miii
tary editors on Monday, made a remark
able speech, in which lie complained
the present system of dispensation and
exemptions in the army resulted in the
fact that 50 per cent of the men only
eerved with the colors in a single year,
'These abuses, he said, gave ajdistinctly
anti-equity and aristocratic character
the arinv. which is utterly at variance
with the republican idea, and which
must be amended. He was working ac
tively, he added, to this end, and also at
an imoortaut measure aiming at the
creation of army inspectors. as an inter
mediary antbority between the warmin
ister and the commanders of the 20 army
corps.
These commanders, General Billot
said, mnst not be satraps, suhiect to no
rule but their good will and pleasure,
Therefore he proposed to appoint a eu
perior grade of inspectors, each having
under his command two or three army
corps, wbicn they would commana in
time of war.
Slave Traffic In the New Hebrides,
Sydney, N. S. W., Nov. 24. Reports
have been received from New Hebrides
islands, lying west of Fiji, that the na
tives are being sold like sheep for from
6 to 10 per head, and that many are
eat'jected to great cruelties. The New
Hebrides are under joint Anglo-French
control. The New Hebrides Company,
which has large interests in the islands,
last year sent a deputation to Sir T. Mc
Ilwraith, the colonial treasurer of
Qiieensisland, complaining of this joiDt
control, and suggesting that Sir Wi Vic
Gregor, administrator of British New
Guinea, have jurisdiction over the "New
Hebrides. Sir - T. Mcllraitb said in
reply that the only solution lay in the
annexation of the islands by Ureat
Britain or the estaolishment of a protec
torate over them. " " ' " " '
There is a British high commissioner
of tbe West Pacific, who has jurisdiction
to settle disputes between British sub
jects living in these islands and others
The Anglo-French control was fixed by
a convention between Great Britain and
France October, 1S87, in which it was
agreed that the protection of persons and
property in tbe new Hebrides should be
secured by means of a mixed couimis
sion composed of naval officers belong
ing to tbe English and French naval sta
tions in the Pacific.
Minister Andrade Arrives Home.
Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 24. Senor
Andrade, Venezuelan minister to the
United States, arrived here on tbe last
steamer from New York. His coming
was not pubnciv announced, fie waa
accompanied by Mr. Storrow, counsel for
the Venezuelan government in tbe boun
dary dispute with England.
Tbe minister will give the government
full details in relation to the agreement
between the United States and England
npon which the Anglo-Venezuelan
treaty is to be based for the disposition
of the disputed territory.
Tbe government is reticent about the
arrival of Senor Andrade. It is reported,
however, that President Crespo is highly
pleased with the terms of the proposed
treaty. The whole question will be dis
cussed Wednesday at a cabinet meeting,
Hanna Don't Want a Cabinet Position.
Washington, Nov. 24. Senator Proc
tor is authority for the positive state
ment that Mark Hanna will not be a
mem her of McKiuley's cabinet. The
senator is not'only a close political, but
is also a warm personal friend of Mark
Hanna. It was while talking over the
political situation today that Senator
Proctor gave this interesting in form a
tion concerning the political prospects of
Mr. Hanna.
According - to Senator Proctor- the
president-elect atnd many of his follow
ers will be delighted if Mr. Hanna would
consent to take a place in the Cabinet.
Mr. Hanna, however, bas no aspirations
in that direction, and it is useless to nee
his name in connection with the cabinet.
Senator Proctor also took occasion to
wipe bis own name from the cabinet
slate. He bas enjoyed all the glory that
goes with a cabinet position, and he
would not relinquish'bis seat in the sen
ate for the cabinet.
A Heavy Run the Cause.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 24. The
Dakota National Bank has closed, on ac
count of a heavy run. The bank" was
heavily loaded, witb real estate of a de
preciated nature. The officers hope to
reorganize and resume. The last state
ment showed (816,000 deposits; loans
and discounts, f 198,000.
ONE THOUSAND A DAY
Weyler's . Loss 2,000 Killed
. in Two Days.
OVER THREE THOUSAND WOUNDED
Premier Canovas Grows Ancry When
the United States is Spoken of
as a, Mediator.
Chicago. Nov. 26. The Tribune's spe
cial from Jacksonville, Fla., says:
Colonel Jose Reyes, aid de-camp ot
General M ft ceo, wounded and en route
to New Yorkfor medical treatment, and
with dispatches to the junta, passed
through here yesterday. He says the
fighting in the Rubbi hills of Pinar del
Kio was the most saneuinary battle of
the war. He claims 2000 of Weyler's
men killed in two days, and twice as
manv wounded.
Weyler went to the field with 35,000
men in three colums, one of 15,000 no
rier himself; one of 15,000 under General
Echague, and a third of 5000 under Gen
eral Munoz. They found Maceo en
trenched in a crescent shaped range of
bills. When at the foot of the hills' tbe
Spaniards met a withering fire that
cat gaps in their ranks. Maceo s men
shot from behind rocks and trees, and
gradually gave way before the Spaniards,
who, encouraged by what they thought
to be a victory, pursued them.
Suddenly a deafening explosion rent
the air, and a scene followed somewhat
like the mine horror at Petersburg dur
ing the civil war. Horses and met
were blownhigh in the air and fell to
the earth dead and mangled. The dy
namite mine was touched off by John
Linn, formerly of this city; who is -Ma-
ceo's electrician. Maceo then loosened
his dynamite guns, prepared by Linn,
and more havoc was wrought.
In the mine explosion, Colonel Reyes
says, Weyler lost 7UU men Killed, and
500 more in charging, besides 1600
wounded, t-- - -
Next day, Maceo, knowing of the re
serve force under Wevler, retreated to
even a stronger position. Then be was
attacked by the column under Echague,
who was roundly thrashed and driven
from the field, losing 800 men killed, be
sides 1300 wounded.
Next day Maceo retreated again
maneuvering all the while to entrap
Weyler into a field that had been honey
combed with dynamite. Meanwhile,
however, General Weyler, hearing that
there was danger of an uprising in Ha
vana, because of his failure to crush Ma
ceo, hastened back to that city.
CANOVAS WAS BITTER.
Cuban Diplomatic Agent Repeats
Some of His Remarks.
New Yobk.Nov. 25. The World prints
a statement by Senor Jose de Armas-
Cardenas, a diplomatic agent of the Cu
ban republic, who claims to have visited
Spain to negotiate for sale of Cuba to
tiie Cubans. The purchase price, he as
serts, was to be 1 100,000,000. He de
scribes two; interviews witb Premier
Canovas. He says the premier prom-
sed reforms' if the Cubans would aban
don the tight. He suggested an arrange
ment be made bv which the United
guarantees tbe fulfillment of Spain s
promises. At this Uanovas burst out:
"aiever! The United Mates are' re
sponsible for everything that is taking
place iif Cuba! They are1 tbe true
authors of the war, and I guarantee you
that if Spain loses -Cuba, the United
Mates will pay ttpain wbat Cuba is
worth. The Moro damages is now cost
ing them deanvTJe indemnities which
Spain has asked of them -amonnt to a
hundred times more."' ' They "threaten
Europe with the Monroe doctrine, and
Spain, in the interest of Europe, will
take up the gauntlet. Do not speak to
me about the United States mediating.
Spain will fight, and if they do not wish
the Spanish flag to float in Cuba, they
will have to obtain it after a glorious
Trafalgar at the gates of Havana."
CUBA LOST TO SPAIN.
The Conflict as Viewed
by Foreign
Residents.
New Yobk, Nov. 25. The officers of
the Bteainer City of Washington, which
arrived today from Havana, say that
Havana is in tbe worst possible state of
fear. The residents are momentarily
expecting an attack by the insurgents.
The prisons are full, business is at a
standstill and merchants oval to Spain
are preparing to leave the country.
A passenger named J. W. Brown, an
Englishman, recently released from a
Cuban prison, where be spent a month
for shouting in the streets of Havana
Cuba Libre," and who was expelled:
a week ago by order of Captain-General
Weyler, was one of the passengers
Brown said his treatment by the Span
ish anthorities was brutal in the ux
treme, and that, if he had not had
papers proving him to be a British sub
ject, be would have been shot or would
still be in a Spanish jail. He had been
four years in Havana, and is now on his
way home. . .
"Cuba, in my mind, is lost to Spain
The latter country is now on her beam
ends, and the storm on tbe little island
will soon engulf her," be said.
.Brown declared tbat no political pris
oners in Cnba knew what they -were ar
rested lor until tney bad been in prison
some time. As to his own case, he did
not remember having given the Span
iard: any just cause for his arrest.
"Let me tell you something of Wey
ler's system," he said. "Honore Lame
was captured by General Maceo, of the
Cuban army, about nine months ago,
He. was detained but a few days. After
his liberation Laine returned to his
home in Havana. Later he was arrest
ed at the instigation of a personal
enemyja particular friend of Weyler,
Seve-al months after bis arrest he was
tried by a jury composed of Weyler's
own creatures and declared innocent,
Did that make any ' difference? Not
bit.. He is still held a prisoner, and his
case has been referre-t to Madrid.- Wey
ley showed his displeasure toward the
court that declared Laine innocent by
sending its officers into tbe field as
punishment. Mr. Laine is a French
man, and is trying to call his case to the
attention of the French government.
Weyler has had many foreigners ar
rested. He detests them. Most of
these prisoners do not see tbe light of
day. Finallv they drop out of sight. It
saves the cost of trial. Tbe poor Cuban
gets short shrift. It is sufficient to know
that he is a sympathizer in the cause.
This is his death-warrant."
Mr. Brown related many instances of
alleged cruelties by the Spaniards. Dr.
Tavloi, another passenger, says that
Snain's cause is lost, and that General
Weyler bas 30,000 sick soldiers on his
bands.
The Unemployed In Canada.
Iobonto, Nov. 2d. At an immense
mass meeting of the unemployed held
last night, some very strong language
was used by the speakers against the
government city council. Resolutions
were passed favorably to abolition of
the monopoly in land by removing all
taxation on building and personal prop
erty ; the spending hy the Ontario gov
eminent of $4,0000,000, the surplus to be
used in devoloping Canada's mineral re
sources and settling the unemployed on
free lands ; the currency to be taken out
of the hands of the banks and be issued
by the government; that the govern
ment establish by law a- minimum
rate of wages of 15 cents per hour, and
provide a superannuation fund for Cana
dian Iaboringmen in their old age.
San Francisco's Latest Sensation.
San Francisco,. Nov. 24 Judging
from appearances tonight, the people of
this city have gone daft over the flying
machine which is alleged to have soared
through tbe heavens during the past few
nights. On every street corner down
town hundreds of people were gathered,
witb Leads thrown back, gazing at the
sky. Anything trom Jupiter to the
moon was picked out as an airship by
the credulous people, who stood looking
at one bf the planets until aching neck
and limbs made them desist. Early in
tbe evening a fire balloon went sailing
through the air, and the newspapers
were overwhelmed by telephone mes
sages from people in various parts of tbe
city who thought they bad discovered
the mysterious airship.
Doubted at Washington.
Washington. Nov. 24. The state de
partment bas received absolutely no in
formation from Havana or elsewhere
concerning tbe report tbat tbe Compet
ltor prisoners nave been tried by a sec
ret summary court. From further in,
qniries it Is apparent the Spanish author
ities aresmaking an investigation of tbe
Competitor case similar to tbat provided
for under our grand jury system. The
consuls of Spain in this country are in
vestigating the claims to American citi
zenship of tbe persons arrested. From
Spanish sources it is learned there is no
intention of dealing with tbe Competitor
prisoners in a harsh manner.
The ParUtlon of Turkey.
London, Nov. 26. The Daily Mail's
correspondent says that Grand Duke
"Actions speak louder
than words" ask your gro
cer if we really mean money
back if you don't like Schil
ling s Best tea.
A Schilling; ft Cumlffljr
Sattrr'rancisco
Nicholas, of Ruseia, has secured Em
peror Francis Joseph's assent to a modi
fied plan for the partition of Turkey,
and has arranged with the emperor of
Austria for a visit to thecztrin January.
This correspondent adds that Ger
many does not share in the partition,
but that Russia will support Germany's
plans in China. It is in this connection
that Emperor William Is sending an en
voy to Peking with the order of the
Black Eagle for the emperor of China.
INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA.
Senator Chandler Is Not Afraid of War
With Spain.
Boston, Nov, 25. A special to
Journal from Washington says:
the
"Senator Chandler said the time for
the recognition of Cuban independence
had come."
It is too late," said Chandler, "to
recognize their belligerency. The day
for that bas gone.'' .
Chandler has no fear of serious conse
quences for the United States in case we
choose to recognize independence or
belligerency. '
"It is folly for Spain to talk about go
ing to war with the United States,'" he
said. "Within three months her navy
would be destroyed, her colonies be in
our possession, and tier own territory be
at our mercy." ,
WINTER STORMS.
Snow Storm In Montana.
Helena, Mont., Nov. 25. The worst
snow storm that bas visited Montana
has been raging here for -the past thirty
hours, and shows no signs of abatement.
Over a foot of snow has fallen, tying up
all tbe street-car lines in Helena. Tbe
storm is general throughout the North
west. The snow is so deep tbat rail
road traffic is seriously interfered with.
The cold is extreme, the mercury rang
ing from 5 to 30 degrees below zero.
Dakota Cattlemen Anxious.
Bismarck, N. D., Nov. 25 Two feet
of enow on the level and still snowing is
the condition that is making cattlemen
in this section desperate today. With
thousands of cattle on the ranges with
out food or shelter, the situation is most
critical, and heavy losses are expected
There has-oevee before been as much
snow on the ground at this season of the
year.
A Bliszard at Butte. .
Butte, Mont., Nov. 25. A blizzard
has been raging here all day. The ther
mometer has dropped from 30 above to
10 below zero.
DEAD OF OREGON.
Funeral
Bervlces of Lafayette
Line
Conducted by His Son.
Rdsebubg, Or., Nov. 25. The funeral
of the Hon. L. F. Lane, was held at 9
o'clock this morning. Tbe pallbearers
were members of tbe bar, that attended
in a body. Tbe fire brigade acted as es
eort, Mr. Lane having been an exempt
fireman. The services were those of the
Catholic church, and were conducted by
Father Arthur Lane, eon of the de
ceased, assisted by Father Black, of
Eugene. The attendance was very
large.
Along the Cowllts.
Chkhalis, Wash., Nov. 25. Reports
of destitution and suffering aB a conse
quence of the losses by flood of the farm
ers in the Cowlitz valley nave been ar
riving here this week. A meeting o
citizens was held here this afternoon,
and W. Beach was sent out to ascertain
the truth of the reports. If they are
verified, a meeting will be called and
Chehalis people will undertake to ren
der the sufferers material assistance.
L. L. Bowers returned today from
Vance. He says be thinks A. L. Brown
and his family reported drowned, es
caped witb their lives, although tbe
bouse was swept away. Their fate is
not definitely known, but could have es
caned.
The Rainfall In India.
London, Nov. 2o. A cable message
has been received from the viceroy of
India, Lord Elgin, giving tbe amount of
rainfall in various districts since Novem
ber 18. Tbe message adds tbat tbe pros
pects are great!; improved in tbe Dec-
can districts, markedly so in the central
provinces, and sensibly so in the North
west provinces.
Japan Takes a Band.
Berlin, Nov. 25. A dispatch from
Tokio, believed to have emanated from
official faource, states that Japanese war
ships will be sent to the Philippine is
lands. The latest news from the islands
is most disquieting. It is stated the in
surgents won a battle, and an attack up
on Manilla, tbe capital is feared.
The Greater Republic.
Washington, Nov. 25. Official notice
is given by the Hondunan government
through the Universal Postal Union that
by virtue of a compact of the Central
American Union, signed by the govern
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A cream of tartar baking powder. Hlchent ot
all In leavening strength. Latest United Slate
Government fxxi Report.
Koyal Baking Fowdik Co.. Kew York
ments of Nicaragua, Salvador and Hon
duras, each of thote tbree republics bas
constituted itself a state. These states,
it is cited, form one republic under the
name of the "Greater Republic of Cen
tral America." Tbe Houdurian director
general says it is expected the republic
of Costa Rica and Guatemala will joini
the union.
Three Fatally Burned.
Minneapolis, Nov. 24. By the over
turning of a gasoline lamp a terrible ex
plosion occurred at the residence of F.
A. Walker last night, and asa result
hire. Walker and her daughter Mabel, 13
years old, and the domestic,' Mary Over
land, are in Asbury hospital. The lat
ter cannot survive, the clothing having
been burned entirely off her body, and
leaving her in a terrible condition. The
girl Mabel is not expected to live, but
some hope is heli out tor the mother.
Grain Clearances at Galveston.
Galnfston, Nov. 24. Total grain
clearances for this week : For Manches-.
ter, wheat, 72,000 bushels; Hamburg,
core, 127,000 bushel; wheat. 3.090,900
tushels. Liverpool, wheat, 32,000; corn,
64,428 bushels. Bremen, corn, 69,000'
bushels.
Old People.
01dpe"5ple who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoxicant,
but acts as a tonic and alternative. It
acts mildly on the stomach and Dowels,
adding strength and giving tone to the
organ?, thereby aiding Nature in the
performance of the functions. Electric
Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion. Old people find it just exact
ly what they need. Prii-e 50 cents and
$100 ner bottle at Blakeley & Hough
ton's Drug Store.
Bucklen's Armea Salve.
The best salve in' the worid for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhenm, fevel
sorest tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruption", and posi
tively cures piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to eive perfect satisfac- .
tion. or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale Dy Blakeley and
Houghton, druggists.
Tygh Valley Roller Flour Mills.
Tygh Valley Roller tlour Mills are
running full time on No. 1 wheat.
Flour equal to the best always on hand.
Prices to suit the times. Also mill feed
in quantities to snit. . m
W. M. McCorklk & Son.
aug8-6xnw Proprietors.
Wanted.
Two bright lady representatives, tor
light, refined work. Good pay and good
position open if successful. Call at
room 4, Umatilla no use, irom o to o
p. m. ' '
Work Horses
For sale, or will exchange for cows
and calves. Time given on first-class
security. For particulars inqnire of C.
E. Bavard, The Dalles, Or., or trank
Watkins, at ranch on 15-Mile. 21-wlin
There's more clothing destroyed by
poor soap than by actual wear as the
free alkali rots them. Hoe cake is
pure- ly24-lj
Leave orders at The Dalles Commis
sion Co.'s store for dressed chickens.
Telephones 128 and 255. , Ring 'em
up. sll-dlm
You'll be surprised when you try Hoe
Cake soap, and wish we had told you
sooner. It is made by patented pro
cess. jlv24-ii
Marsh and . Joles will give a turkey
and pigeon shoot the day before Thanks
giving and on Thanksgivingday.
Furnished room for rent, with board
if desired. Address Mrs. C. Adams,
Jackson street. noy-Ot
There's no clay, flour, starch or other
worthless filling in "Hoe Cake" and no
free alkali to burn the hands. jly24
House to rent for $6
per month. - In-novl2-6t
quire of George Ruch.