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6 WEEKLY vf .VOL X, v.... . THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1900. NO. 20 I - XII-' M I II opipo hririrr a CJAZY FARMER SHOOTS GOEBEL C;j Slit Passes EiUMi liraiii 11 EsKtralic tefcr's, Esiy. WOUND NOT . REGARDED FATAL Butler County Farmer is Under Arrest For the Crime, But Claims He Is Innocent Attempt at Assassina tion Caused an Immense Sensation in Frankfort. T nkfobt, Ky., Jan. Jan. 30 .-i-Willi ioebel was shot and very seriously w: Jed tbia morning at ten minutes after 11 o'clock, while passing through the atatehouse yard on his way to the capitol building. Two shots were fired from a rifle, only one of them taking eJdet. It etruck Goebel in the right aide, one-third of the distance down from the armpit to the hip. The ball passed entirely through the body, coming out below the right shoul derblade. It is not thought by the phy sicians in charge that the wound will prove fatal, unlets complications set in. Harland Whittakcr, a farmer, from Butler county, Ky., is under arrest, char-kI with having fired the shots, but he denies that he had anything to do with it. Five revolvers were found upon him v. hen he was taken into custody, A cowd of mt n were around Goebel in leu than a minute and he was carried to the office of Dr. Hume, in the base ment of the capitol, about 100 feet from the s; ot where the shooting occurred. Home made a superficial examination f t3 wound. He declared the-ball had penetrated the right lung and would in ill probability prove fatal. Goebel was then hastily taken from the office of Hurra to bis own room on the second loor cf the capitol hotel. Guards were sta:'- ed at the foot of every staircase .exc:.-j to the second floor and nobody, lot even the guests of the hotel, were illowei to paes. . ... Grave Fear for Gobcl. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 30. 1 :30 p. m Goehel'g condition is not so good, and rrave fears are entertained. He, bim ielf, is calm, and insists that he will not lie. Received a Ulack Bye. Washington, Jan. 29. The bill for he reorganization and improvement of h weather bureau, which includes pro fit.' i for pensioning dieabled and aged !rr;!cyes of the service, received a black iye in the h juse. The bill was bitterly or t by the opponent of civil pension olid on account of the life tenure pro rio: i it contained, and it was side- rat' 'J on a test vote of 57 to 53. At' hoi';,h tbe speaker ruled that it re nained unfinished businees when the muse was again in committee of the vhole, the, opponents of the measure be ieve the action of the day kills it. lot Adviaeri or Kinperor'e Death. Washington, Jan. 29. No confirina lon hat reached the state department f the reported death of the Chinese m per or. Because of previous round bout nays in which the story of the leatb i ,Ined circulation it is subjected 0 considerable doubt as to its accuracy, loreover, a dispatch was received at he state department this morning from Jnited States Minister Conger at Peking, ontainlng no reference to the report, t Is considered as incredible that the ropercr should be dead and lying in tate in Peking without Mr. Conger's :nowledge. Remains or Dead Huldlera. Ban Fbancisco, Jan. 29. A funeral rain is being arranged by the Southern 'aciZc Company to convey the remains f r-Ueneral Henry W. Law ton and laj r hn A. Logan, Jr., to the Kast. 'he r ins of Dr. J. L. Armstrong, a egular . -my surgeoti, will also be con eyed G.i the same train. The three odiet art) on the transport Thomas, hlch It due from Manila. The body of r. Armstrong, like that of General wt03. Is to be Interred at Arlington met:ry. Majnr Logan is to be buried 1 Yo;: gitown.O., the home of his Ife. Mapr-General Shatter, with a mill try escort, will accompany the remains ! General Liwton to Washington, where there will be an Imposing mili tary funeral. Mrs. John A. Logan and her children, with stveral ' Eastern friends, will also be on tbe train. Fatal AeoJdeat to Logger. La G ban oa. Or.. Jan. 23. Nels Nis trouj, a Swede, aged 23, was killed yes terday at 10 o'clock in Nelson's logging camp, above Hilgard... He and another laborer were sitting on a log beside the cbuto, when a log jumped from the chute and struck the one on which they were sitting, causing deaib, it is cup posed, by concussion, as there were no braises on tbe body." He lived only one hour and a half. The other man was only slightly injured. The strange pari of the accident was that the log leaped back into the chute and went into the river. ; The body was brought to La Grande yesterday. Nistrotn had a slater in Portland. Koberta' Mileage. Washington, Jan. 29. The house committee on mileage today discussed the claim of Brigbam H. Roberts for mileage, which amounts to about f 1000, A maitrity of the committee ia of the opinion that he ia not entitled to this money, aa he was not sworn in as member of the house. Roberta will be heard by the committee Thursday. Prion for Salmon Fixed. Vancouver, B. C, Jan. 29. The re pertly organized cannery combine has arranged that during the season of 1900 the price paid in British Columbian waters for sockeye salmon shall be 20 cents. This was the going price last year, although salmon have often sold as low as 7 and 8 cents. FINE CONDITION - OF SHEEP Wool Already Heavier Than at Shear ing Time Last Year. Ontario, Or., Jan. 29. Reports from a large number of shepherds show that this has been a mild winter on them, and that they have wintered in first-rate condition. The percentage of loss will be very low. Some flocks report that not one has been lost from lack of feed or shelter. Even at this early report they are fattening and the wool is much longer and in better condition that for years, the clip is now 20 per cent heavier than at shearing time last season, it nut so dirty, and is full of life. Sheep men already have begun to talk 18 to 20 cents for their wool, and buyers of sheep have commenced to look this way. Talk of woolen mill sat different towns has put an idea into the woola.en'a heads, and the Eastern buyer of wool here thit sea son may find a competitor in tbe field in the shape of home consumers. Winter feeding'of sheep in thir part of tbe country Is on the increase, and last fall many who intended, to feed were dis appointed on account of the shortage of bay and grain. Large trainluada of shelled corn were shipped in from Kansas and Nebraska In lien of native hay and other feed. This corn feeding is rather an experiment, and if successful in the line of economy will doubtless be followed np vigorously another year. Corn it fed to advautage, and experimenters claim that corn from Nebraska ia cheaper than alfalfa at $7 per ton. Fir at Cornell University. Itiiu a, N. Y., Jan. 29. Seven or eight Cornell law students, members of the De'taChi fraternity, were hurt this morn ing as a result of the burning of their fraternity lodge. Fifteen jumped thirty feet to Die ground. Little of the lodge property wa saved. Itnilolih Nnnemarhar Head. Mii.wAUKKR. Jan. 29. Rudolph Nune. macher, head of the real estate depart ment of the Pabst Brewing Company, died today after an operation which he nnderwent for appendicitis. Rtrlke la Imminent. Sr. Pah., Jan. 31. The situation on the Great Northern railway ia unchanged tonight, although the restive feeling and the possibility of trouble seems greater. General Superintendent Ward and the grievance committee held a long session tonight, but would give out no Information about it. Preparation! for troublo have not been abandoned, and if a strike should be declared, the rail road expects to have a complete force of men ready for nil place vacated. All persons wishing to take children, either boys or gi'ls, for legal adoption or on indenture, should write to W. T. Gardner, superintendent of the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Oregon, at Portland, who can procure for them de sirable children of all ages. All applies- tions must be filed in advance, t( DULLER HAD BETTER WATCH OUT Is Sail to Be in a Precarious Condition Will Trap His Forces. MAY BREAK FOR LIBERTY Rather Than Surrender, They May Cut Their Way Out They Must Take Some Action Within a Week. Nxw York, Jan. 30. A London dis patch to the Evening World today says: Buller'a danger is now forcing itself on military experts. The committee of national defense is gravely considering it. Lard Roberts, it is reported, cabled tbe committee that unless Buller and his force arrive safely from their position to the smith of the Little Tugela river, they will be in immineut danger of hav ing their communications cut. Lord Roberts has pointed out that Buller has with him an immense transport train, ctrrying his ammunition and supplies. This interferes with this mobility of his army. Buller'a main force is now about twenty-two miles from its base at Frere and Cheveley. It is between tbe Big Tugela river, over which it has to retreat in order to begin matching to its base That part of it comprising Lyttleton's brigade, may still be on the north side of the Tugela at Pottgieter's Drift, though it is generally believed that it, too, has retreated over the river. It will take days for Buller's army to get back to its base. Meantime, the Boers are in force at Colenso, only a few miles away from that base. Last Tuesday they crossed tho river there, and made a reconnaissance of the British camp, apparently with a view of ascertaining the strength of the force which Buller left behind to guard his base and communications. The party that crossed came in contact with Buller's rear guard, and killed several British. That reconnaissance showed the pur pose on the part of the Boers to cut off Buller. Should they hurl an overwhelm ing force over Tugela and crush the British at Cheveley, they would have Buller in a trap. Nkw York, Jan, 30. Advices from London indicate that the military as. sociatea of General White are of the opinion that he w ill make a desperate attempt to break through the Boer lines and eicipe from Ladysmith; that, though such a movement would cost a tremendous sacrifice of life, it wonld lie preferable to surrender to the Boere. The statement that Lord Roberts ad vised the abandonment of Ladysmith is not generally credited in London, but, in view of the fact that the supply of provisions will not hold out for more than a week longer, it is not probable that any aid can be rendered to General White inside of that time, and he will hare but two courses open surrender or cut his way out. London, Jan. 30. The Associated Press learns that Ljttleton ' brigade is still in its original position at Pottgieter's Drift, showing that part of Buller's force is still north of the Tngnla river. WILL YET HOLD OUT Scenes on Top of Spionkop Are Said to Be Fearful England Does . Not Want Mediation. Capi Town, Jan. 30. General Buller still holds the Tugola drifts and will possibly renew his attempt to force bis way through the Boer defenses before long. ' In any rase, Ladysmith is capable of holding out for a considerable time. Loudon, Jan. 31. When the nation bad almost resigned Itself to the fall of Ladysmith there comet Irom al! quarters today an indication that Buller will make another attempt to relieve the be sieged place. If the Daily Mall reports of Buller's statement that he hopes to be In Ladysmith within week can be implicitly relied on, news of further Jserlout fighting would ho expected short- ly. But the papers are lotb to believe what the St. James's Gaxette character izes as "unwarrantable boasting" if trne. Moreover, the war office throw! cold water on the dispatch this afternoon by issning a statement that it has no news confirmatory of such a move a Bailer's reported speech indicates. Yet, today's dispatches from Ladysmith and Cape Town give a strong impression that there is something more than rumor in all these reports. So, while all definite opinion must await further news, it does not seem at all unlikely that another desperate effort will be made to succor General White. A dispatch from the Associated Press representative at Spearman's farm, dated January 25, describing the fight and re tirement from Spionkop, says: "We filed down sadly, bntin porfect order. Tbe king's royal rifles colone was struck down ai the moment a helio graph message ordering retirement was banded to him. The enemy is holding a thanksgiving service tonight. Surgeons who ascended the hill were allowed to remove our wounded. The scene at the top of the hill was fearful, and a terrible witness to thedestructiveness of artillery All day our body-bearers were busy carrying down men. Great Hrltaln Doe Not Want Mediation. New York, Jan. 31. A special to the Herald from Washington says: "All the information which has reached the president is to the effect that Great Britain does not desire medi ation and, though it is understood that the' Boer government is anxious for peace, the statements made by Dr. Leyds seem to favor a continuance of the war The president will certainly not inter fere unless both governments request the use of his good offices." A STATE OF INSURRECTION Legislature Ordered Adjourned Demo crats Refuse to Obey. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 31. Governor Taylor at 10 o'clock this morning issued the following proclamation ; "To the General Assembly, Common, wealth of Kentucky : Whereas, a state of insurrection now prevails in the state of Kentucky, and especially in Frankfurt, the capitol thereof, by virtue of authority rested in me by the constitution of Ken tucky, I do hereby by this proclamation adjourn at once the general assembly of the state of Kentucky to meet at London, Laurel county, Ky.,Tueeday, the 0th day of February, 1900, at 12 o'clock. W. S. TAYLOR, "Governor of Kentucky." The Democratic members ot the legiS' lature declined to accept the adj mrn ment and, not being permitted to as. semble at the capitol, decided to meet in the opera house. This was prevented by troops who also chased members through the streets and prevented them from meeting at the courthouse. Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 31. The court of appeals has Indefinitely adjourned, refusing to sit while the militia is here. One reason is the fact that letters were received 'rom Middlesboro today stating that the appellate judges, Hazlerigg and Hobaon, were also to have been killed yesterday. '-Cavalrymen" Assaulted a Spectator. Lkiianon, Or., Jan. 30. Last Satur day, after the meeting ot the cavalry company at this place, several of the members remained for exercise and drill. A harmless, half-witted young man by the name of Charley Galloway went in as a spectator. Two or three of the young men began to abuse and beat Galloway, while another stood by the elecirlc light switch and turned the lights on and ofTtoiuit Galloway's as sailants. After beating and kicking Galloway to their satisfaction, they left him, more dead than alivo. Some men were attracted to tho scene, and suc ceeded in reviving the young man, who was at nrst supposed to be dead. 11 1 is very badly Injured. His assailants are tout of respectable citizens of tt.it place, who disprove of such conduct, but seem powerless to rurb the brutal disposition of their sons. )Vrlte Laundry" on the Mew Lear. In turning over the new leaf for 1900 has It occurred to you to try our work? People who have, say it's all right. Keruember there la no charge connected with onr collection and delivery system. King np Condon 'phone 341, or long distance Ht!2. D.w.i k Lai'smht Co., Cor. Third and Federal Sts. I oW - w tSSCLUTF.LY Makes the food more Qvl KtHQ NOT DURING THIS SESSION No Paver anil Haito Bill Presented Will B WORK OF ENEMIES OF THE CANAL Needed Improvements at the Mouth of the Columbia Will Be Postponed Another Year. Washington, Jan. 30. The river and harbor committee reached a formal de termination today not to present a river and harbor bill at the present session of congress. A great deal of disappoint ment isexpressed in the senateand houce by both the Oregon and Washington delegations regarding the decii-ion. This means that nothing can be done looking to the 40-foot channel at the mouth o the Columbia, as has been recommended by the engineers. While tho explanation given nut by members of the committee concerning the bill are very plausible, there is yet a feeling that opposition to the Nicaragua canal enters into this action. It Is feared by those who oppose the canal that it will be made a part of the river and har bor bill In the eenate, as it was last see sion, anu in a long session ot congress the friends of the canal would be able to force it through. In a short session the dtsire for local improvements would re- suit in some such disposition of tbe canal bill as happened last time, Tae friends of the canal declare that they will be able to get the bill through as an independent measure, and will not be compelled to make it a rider to the river and harbor bill. Because of the available funds now on hand, runny of the Oregon projects will not sutler on account of the failure to pass the bill. There is now on hand over iOO.OOO for work on the boat railway and other projects at the dalles, as soon as the secretary of war will authorize the expenditure; $140,000 for the Lower Willamette and Columbia below Tort- land; 111,000 for the Columbia below Tongue point; $72,000 for a canal at tbe Cascades, and proportionate amounts for other projects, sufficient to carry them through until the next bill is passed Those Oregon projects that are under the continuing contract svstem will not be affected by this decision, as provision is made for them in the sundry civil bill every year. SOLDIERS HOLD THE POWER Goebel's Failure to Appoint an Adjutant General Leaves Militia With One Commander. Frankfort, Ky.,Feb. 1. Two govern ors and armed soldiers ho ding the balance of power between them. This is the situation in Frankfort this morn- ng. Whoever the soldiers decide is the proper ofhcial for them to obey will be seated in the gubernatorial chair. The soldiers themselves are in a quandary as to what they should do and they are waiting developments. While all the o Ulcers are Republicans, many of tlieni said this morning they had no Intention of resisting the legal governor of Kentucky, provided they were once satisfied who the individual Is. All things being equal, they will stand by Taylor. There was a change for the worse in Goebel's condition this morn ing, and the chances are raid to be such that he cannot live for any great length of time. Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 1. Goebel passed a comfortable night, but was worse this morning. At ll:-0 Goebel was resting comfortably, He had im 4 P0vVDER gHlRE delicious and wholesome It CO., NfW VO. proved slightly since morning. There is no change in the opinions of the physi cians that death will ensue sooner or later. His physicians said this looming tbat death might come at any time, or it might be several days before he expiree. His high pulse and greatly increased respiration, Dr. Welch said this morn ing, iudicales the approaching collapse, and he added : "The chances are 1000 to 1 againbt him." Say. Il sin, lioebel. Louinville, Ky., Jan, 31. James) Sutton, sherilF of Whitley county, who c.ima here from Frankfort last nihk, is) a prisiner In the county j til. At an early hour this morning, at the Victor hotel, Sutton went np to the office of the cleik brandishing two revolvers. "I am the man who shot Goebnl," he said, "and I will never be taken alive. The hotel manager promptly sent for the police, and on the appearance of the latter, Sutton ran up stairs to tbe third story, and when he though he was abont to be captured, opened a window and leaped out. He alighted on his feet un injured and ran nearly a mile before he was arrested. The police believe that Sutton is either decidedly unbalanced mentally or thai he knows who shot Goebel. An effort to interview him after lie was lodged in jail proved unsuccessful. He lay in dark corner of his cell and refused to say a word. Kolibed the (iiave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, Is narrated by him as follows:. "I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite gradually grow in weaker day by day. Three physi cians had given me up. Fortunately, a triend advised 'Electric Bitters'; and to my great joy and surprise, tho first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their U9e for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life, and robbed the grave of another victim. o one should fail to try them. Only 50c, guaranteed, at Blnkeley A Houghton's drug store. & Uedo Ills Muther Good-live. Dallas, Jan. 31. Magers' mother and brother visited him yesterday at tbe jail. His mother was very much- affected ut the meeting, showing the proverbial mother' affection for a wayward child. He demanded that his cell be opened that he might bid good-bye to his niothor, which was gently but firm'y refused by Sheriff Van Orsdale. He then upbraided the sheriff for his "tyranny and want of feeling." The mother told him he must forgive everybody and tell the truth. Ir this connection he said to hr that he did not kill Sink, and avowed his inno cence warmly. She was taken from the jail In a state of prostration, and re turned to her honi9 in Gervaie. The claim of other cough medicines to be as good as Chamberlain' are effectu ally set at rest in the following testi monial of Mr. C. D. Glass, an employs of Bartlett & Dennis Co., Gardiner, Me. He says: "I had kept adding to a cold and cough in the winter of 1897, trying" every couh medicine I heard of without permanent help,, until one day I was in the drug store of Mr. Honlehnn and he advised nie to try Chamberlain's Cough Uemedy and offered to pay back my money if I was not cured. My lungs an bronchial tubes were very sore at this lime, but 1 was completely cured by this remedy, nnd have since alwsya nrned to it when 1 got a old, and soon find relief. I also recommend it to my friends and am gla I to say it ia the best of all cough medicines." For sale by Blakeley A Houghton. Mmallpoa Situation at Spoaaoe. Si-okank, Jan. 31. Tho authorities be- ieve they have the smallpox epidemic well in hand. They report fourteen recoveries aa against only three new cases in the past iorty-eigtit hours. There are now thirty-nine patients in he isolation hospital, and twenty-fonr patients quarantined about the city. The diseuse is the mildest ever experienced by physicians here. There have been but two deaths, and they resulted from combination of other silments. In most of the cases the patients do not take to their beds.