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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1900. Held JJpRich--arxncrs-Ncar --'Champoeg. ESCAPED AND LEFT NO CLEW Evidently Knew the Habits of Their Victims, Who fFere Bachelors, and Lived Together. GBRVAIS, Or., Jan. 24. News of a bold robbery of John Hofer and Caspar Zorn, two rich bachelor farmers and heavy landowners, at their home, near Charo poeg, reached Gorvais this afternoon. They were held up and robbed Tuesday night by two strangers, who sot between $400 and 00. The two farmers were alone, as no hired help is needed in the winter months, and they did their own cooking, consequently their Tobbery was easily accomplished. The first intimation of the presence of others on the place was the firing of two pistol shots on the front porch, which caused Mr. Hofer to Talse a window to enquire the cause, when"he and his partner was ordered to stand and a pistol was shoved into their faces. A second robber then entered the house and compelled Mr. Zorn to open the safe and to deliver over his money, which he did. The two men then left the house, disappearing in the darkness. The whole affair was quickly done. Messrs. Hofer and Zorn are the second heaviest individual taxpayers in the coun- j ty, and keep more or less money on hand in the busy season of harvesting, of which those robbers must have been aware, as the work showed careful plan nine The thieves are partially described as being the usual tall man and short one. the taller being of dark complexion and Pressed in dark clothes, and wearing long, lark hair, while the other was short and stout, with light, stubby hair on both head and face, and wearing a light broivn GUt Two such men were seen Tuesday afternoon late at St. Paul, where they lunchpd and asked the way to Woodburn. It is also reported that they were young looking men. Two strangers answering this description passed through Gervals this morning, but from their con'ersation fhry indicated they were from Grant's Pass, although they seemed to know the lay of this section quite well. Neither man wore any mask, and both Mr. Hofer and Mr. Zorn say that they could easily identify them. rVDtER CHARGE OF IfORGERY. -Prisoner at Medford Waived Exam ination and Went to Jail. MEDFORD, Or., Jan. 24. The marshal of Junction City reached Mcdford this morning, having in charge Harry C. Col Lns, who, it is alleged, two weeks ago, forged a sight draft on William "Waddle, of Roseburg, and secured the indorsement of Mr. Hamilton, of Medford. They were accompanied by Mr. "Waddle, and went at once before Justice Stewart. The defend ant waived examination, and in default of bond was taken at once to the county jail at Jacksonville. The prisoner is said to he wanted at other places for similar of fenses. May Be Bledford Burgrlar. G. Li. Schermerhorn received notice to day from J. S. Stiles, chief of police at Eugene, that one of the men in his charge is evidently the person who burglarized Ims store in Medford on the night of Jan uary 1L The revolver and knives found in has possssion agree exactly with the de scription of those taken from the store. The case will come before the March term of court at -Eugene. A FOOD MURDER. Slother and Babe Killed, and Thrown in. a. Spring-. The Fossil Journal reports that last Fri day afternoon, Mrs. Kelsay, a sister-in-law of David Russell, and her 9-months-old babe were found dead in the spring on the Russell place, six miles north of Condon. Mrs. Kelsay was separated from her husband, who is at "Walla "Walla. The Dalles Times-Mountaineer furnishes the following particulars: The woman's body showed marks of violence, and it if thought a murder has been committed. The physician who made a post mortem examination of the woman's body, found lio water in the lungs, but there was evi dence that &he had been strangled, which led to the belief that she had b-n mur dered and then thrown into the spring to Ei e the appearance that she had suicided. The jury before whom the Inquest was held on Saturday, returne" a verdict that deceasedhad come to her cath by strang ulation and drowning. MASKED 3TEtf AT EOLA. Attempted to Rob Store and Post office, but Failed. EOL.A, Or., Jan. 24. A most -daring rob bery of the postoffice and store of H. T. Duncan & Co. was attempted last even ing. Two masked men entered, presented revolvers and ordered the only persons present, H. T. Patterson, a clerk, and an other young man, to throw up their hands. That was promptly done, but one of the robbers thrust his pistol Into Pat terson's face and fired, knocking his hat off and burning his face with the powder. TlUe disconcerted them, and both ran out without gathering any plunder. They jumped on horses they had tied to a nrar-by telephone pole, and got away. Their haste was so great that part of one of the bridles was left attached to the pole. ASSAULT OX A JAPANESE. Brother Who Kept .Help -Vxvay Must Answer to Circuit Court. INDEPENDENCE. JOr., Jap. 24. Con stable J. H. Moran took over to the coun ty jail at Dallas today, Willis Jordan, w ho was commitied in default of $100 bail, na. charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Last Sunday at the Cooper log ging camp, a few miles below town, Al len Jordan is alleged to have given a Japanese cook an unmerciful heating, and w hlle he was doing the beating his broth er stood in the room with a big club and raado the rest of the crowd keep off. The brother who did the beating cannot be found The other one did not think the officials wanted him. so made no effort to escape, The hoys have been in trouble in this city before. BURGLARIES IX MEDFORD. Three Residences Were Broken Into Losses "Were Sot Xarse. MEDFORD, Or., Jan. 24. Sunday even ing and Monday it was discovered that small burglaries had been committed by breaking into three residences. The first disco ered was at the home of J. Meeker, ho, on returning from church with his wife, found the house in general confu sion. Trunks and bureaus had been broken open and ransacked, beds over hauled and every probable hiding-place for valuables thoroughly examined. Lit tle of value besides keepsakes was found, and the thieves made their exit through the window which had been pried open for entrance. Menday mornipg it was discovered that the residence of A. J. Stewart, in the same neighborhood, had been entered by breaking glass from a window. It will not be known whal was taken from this place until Mr. Stewart, who has been absent some time, shall return. The thief left -a bloody trail, having cut his hand on "the broken window-glass. The house of J. Hamilton was also entered in the evening, but nothing more valu able than, a revolver was carried away. These attempts, together with the bur glary of the second-hand store of C. I. Schermerhorn. a few days ago, has stimu lated the trade, in .cartridges, and brought all sorts 'of guns from' their hiding-places. A letter from J. S. --Stiles, chief of po lice atEugene, to "Mr. Schermerhorn, was received yesterday, stating that two per sons had been arrested by him who had In their possession knives and a revolver answering to the description of those taken from the second-hand store. Pho tographs are expected, which, it is be lieved will- prove ne of the parties to be a suspect who was- hanging- about' the towneyTbefoTe-thefburglary. Charged lVith Thrcatcniils: to Kill. OREGON CITY, Jan. 24. James Sevier, of Redland, who carries the mail from Oregon City to that section, today swore out a complaint for the arrest of J. All geteer, for threatening to kill. Sevier stated that AHgeteer had threatened to shoot, him, and had fired the contents of his sun at another party. Probably Iot in the Guir. VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 24. All the Indications are that the missing Drews, John and Thomas, who departed from Vancouver in an open boat on January 5, have been lost in the gulf. Careful search has been made for them by the local po lice, who accused them of numerous burglaries. Petty Thievery at Forest Grove. FOREST GROVE, Jan. 24. Petty thieves have been operating in this place for the past three weeks, stealing hay, milk, potatoes, bacon and eggs. Last night the residence of John Caples, a. merchant here, was entered, and some bacon stolen. XOT OPPOSED TO VANCOUVER. So Writes Senator Foster Regarding Military Hospital JIatter. VANCOUVER, "Wash., Jan. 24. Repre sentative E. C. Bellows has received a communication from United States Sena tor Foster, in which the senator denies absolutely the report that he is opposing the establishment of a government mili tary convalescent hospital at Vancouver barracks, or that he had recommended Tacoma as a more suitable site for the hospital than Vancouver. He added that the department does not favor the hos pital scheme, believing such hospital to be unnecessary at this time. HORSE-TRAIXER INJURED. Fractious Beast Threw Him Upon the Horn of the Saddle. VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 24. Lieu-, tenant Henry Relgle, formerly of com pany G, First Washington volunteers, who. for some time has been employed at Vancouver barracks training- government horses for cavalry service, vras seriously injured today. He was breaking a frac tious horse to ride, and was thrown upon the horn of the saddle in such a manner as to cause a serious rupture in the groin. He is being cared for at the garrison hos pital. Poisoned Man Died. TILLAMOOK, Or., Jan. 24. Henry Her rington, who took four ounces of lauda num, died Monday evening. Tho coroner did not think it was advisable to hold an inquest. The deceased evidently had planned to take his life for some weeks. He was a Mason, and the lodge in this city took charge of the body, which was buried this morning. A divorce suit has been filed by Mrs. Jane Conklin against Andrew Conklin, on the ground of desertion. D. R. Hurlbut, first assistant lighthouse keeper at Cape Meares, has been trans ferred to Tillamook rock lighthouse. Smallpox at "VVaniie. The Dalles Times-Mountaineer. The smallpox scourge in the vicinity of Wamic is assuming dangerous propor tions. Cases are reported in four families, and it is reported that about half the community has been exposed. Every pos sible precaution is being taken to prevent the spread of the disease, and many of the residents have been vaccinated, but it is feared that vaccination has been resorted to at too late a date to be effectual Two Oregon Postmasters. WASHING-TON, Jan. 24. Upon the rec ommendation of Representative Moody, A. H. Willet has been appointed postmaster at Bridal Veil, vice Frank Wilmot, re signed, and Donald Ross, at Vinson, vice J. A. L. Suitste, resigned. Oregon Notes. Sodaville will soon have telephone con nection with Albany. At Eugene a young woman has been fined 55 and costs for abusive language to a neighbor. Umatilla county will pay $2000 Into the scalp bouny fund, and her citizens will draw out $5000. The La Grande Chronicle reports 26 hogs from a farm near Mount Emily that averaged 240 pounds. Alex Lewis, of Mohawk, who was stabbed three times by Marcellus Arnel, was not very badly injured. An asylum attendant has j"ust returned to Salem from Wallowa county with a pa tient, by the name of Chenowith, who recently escaped. Occasionally the country papers contain notice of the arrival of a La Fayette dol lar. The coins sell freely for the collec tions of numismatists. Colonel Wainwright tells a paper at La Grande- that he has this year purchased 10S6 head of Oregon and Washington horses for the cavalry. H. C. Collins, the bartender, who is wanted at several points In Southern Ore gon for floating worthless drafts, is re ported under arrest at Junction City. Miss Georgia Eakin, daughter of Judge Robert Eakin, of the eighth district, died at Union, on the afternoon of the 22d Inst., of typhoid fever Her age was 19 years. Lieutenant Charles A. Murphy, who ren dered honorable service with the Second Oregon In the Philippines, is reported to be a candidate for sheriff of Marion county on the republican ticket. The weather has been so warm and springlike in Crook county that the Prlneville Review fears the town will have no ice next summer. In many gar dens flowers are in bloom. Pendleton's city pound Is said by the East Oregonlan to be a mass of mud, slime and dlsease'germs. It is 50 to 75 feet square, and in It are 17 head of horses, standing in the filth and corruption up to their hoeks. M. H. Gillett. of TutuHla, In Umatilla county, commenced using his steam plow last week. The plow worked satisfactor ily. Mr. Gillett is using his threshing en gine, which hpuls 0 12-inch plows, thus doing the work of about 40 horses. Construction of a bicycle path between Central Point and Tolo is being pushed. The path will be extended from Gold Hill to Medford, and the Free Press of that place hopes that in the course of time the path will run from Medford to Portland. Corvallis wants next year's meeting of the State Poultry Association, and busi ness men are canvassing the town to secure a guarantee for the payment of any delinquency In expenses. This is re garded as merely formal, as the associ ation meetings have always been self-sustaining. The monotony of Filipino itch and smallpox reports from Eastern Oregon is varied by news of an epidemic of mumps at Mitchell. The Fossil Journal's corre spondent from Mitchell says that W. E. Freeman, W. H. Sportman and T. E. Cal loway each possess "a fine pair of jowls," and that Hon. U. E. MIsener Is "down on the mumps, and no wonder, for the mumps were down on him." Zarina Cigarettes not made by Japs or Chinamen, 10 cents for 10. DEATH BY CARBOLIC AOD 6UICIDE OF A PIONEER WOMAN OF MYRTLE POINT. Mentally Unbalanced From the Ef fects of Serious Illness Left Hus band and Two Children. ROSEBURG, Or., Jan. 24. Ida, wife Of Ferd Gabbert, of Myrtle Creek, drank carbolic acid with suicidal intent at 7 o'clock this morning, dying in a. few minutes. It is thought the woman was mentally unbalanced from the effects of serious illness a year ago. She left a husband and two young children. The deceased and her husband belons to two of the pioneer families of Myrtle Creek. The coroner is investigating the caEe this evening. SUIT OVER SEATTLE TIMES. Fraud Is Alleged in Transfer of Prop erty to the Present Holders. OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 24. The su preme court has been engaged In hearing a case involving the title of the Seattle Dally Times. The action against tho Times, or rather against the Times Print ing Company, the alleged owner and pub lisher of the Times, Is the outgrowth of a foreclosure of chattel mortgage given by the Seattle Press-Times Company in March, 1805. This obligation was in tho sum of $12,000, and covered, In addition to the usual machinery and equipment found in newspaper and printing offices, thd Press-Times- newspaper plant, circulation, franchises and good will. The plaintiff alleges that he acquired at sheriffs sale all the rights and privileges inuring to the Seattle Press-Times, but is kept from the enjoyment of same by the defendant corporation, which refuses to surrender possession. Since the execution of the chattel mort gage mentioned, and after the property described had passed into the control of the present publisher, the name of the newspaper has been variously changed from "Seattle Press-Times" to "Seattle Times," "Seattle Evening Times" and "Seattle Daily Times," but, so the com plaint states, a consecutive volume and number were at all times carried on the title page of said paper, the same style of type and "make-up" employed, show ing the paper to be the product of and the direct continuation of the Seattle Press Times. The parties at present in oontrol of the Times secured possession in August, 1S95, having assumed the mortgage indebted ness as part of the original purchase price for the property, so It is charged. Later this specific agreement was repudiated. A new corporation, termed the Times Printing Company, with capital stock at $100,000, was organized In March, 189T, In the language of the brief, "with the de sign, object and Intention of. defrauding the owner and holder of said mortgage." The brief also declares that the officers of the Seattle Press-Times: Company, who are holding like position In the new com pany,, "fraudulently and without consid eration conveyed all the assets of the said Press-Times company to a relative of each and all of them" (a sister-in-law of Alden J. Blethen), who in turn, on the same date, transferred all the property so conveyed to the new corporation. The Associated Press contract for news serv ice was next surrendered and a new con tract secured in the name of the new company, this action, to quote from the brief, being done for the purpose of "di verting to itself said news, franchise and of freeing same from the Hen of said mortgage." The action, involving as It does the name of the paper, circulation, franchise, good will, etc., is attracting much atten tion, and the decision of the supreme court will be awaited with interest. An Editor Sued for $300. HILLSBORO, Jan. 24. The executors of the estate of the late Thomas LX Hum phreys have brought suit against Hon. C. P. Yates, editor of the Sheridan Sun, to recover about $300, due on a, note issued by the defendant in favor of the testator in 1S90. Mr. Yates was a member of the Washington county delegation in the leg islature of 1895, and was prominent as standing out against the re-eleotlon of Senator Dolph. , Editor's Effects Brought $7 S5. The sheriff's office yesterday sold the ef fects of Austin Craig, editor of the For est Grove Hatchet, to satisfy a judgment In favor of the American Type-Foundei s Company, of Portland. Craig had dis posed of nearly all materials, which had been purchased from the company on open account, and the sale of the proper ty, over and above exemption, netted but $7 85. Independence West Side Sold. "INDEPENDENCE, Jan. 24. The West Side, one of the local papers, has been sold by E. C. Pentland to J. W. Crawford, a Portland attorney. Mr. Pentland has been very desirous of making a sale for some time. PEOPLE SEEK GOOD LAND. Want Homes or Timber Business Good in Dallas. . DALLAS, Or., Jan. 24. On last night's train there arrived here a party of Minne sotans, bound for the Slletz timber basin. They left for that region today. They are accompanied by a professional timber cruiser, and will make locations in that district, which Is a part of the Indian reservation to be thrown open to settlers In a few days. Many newcomers are arriving since the holidays. AH seem well pleased with Ore gon climate, and bring more or less money. All are in search of land for homes, or timber. All the new arrivals, as well as the correspondence received from the East, quote from the annual edi tion of The Oregonlan when referring to the resources of Oregon. Some carry copies and others clippings with reference to subjects in which they are interested. Trade In Dallas since New Year's is a surprise to the business people. The ex pected depression in trade has showed up very mildly, and business is better than for many years at this season of the year. The county court held an adjourned meeting today to make the tax levy for the county. The whole levy In this county, including state, school and county taxes, is 21 mills. This does not Include municipal or special school taxes. Politics in this county are quiet. There will be no fusion this year, accord ing to Dr. T. V. B. Embree, the populist leader of the county. He says: "It is no use to follow the democrats to certain defeat." He also says that "free silver Is a dead issue." NOT IN CONTEMPT. Jocular Remark Made Trouble Claim Against Insane Husbnml. OREGON CITY, Jan. 24. In the circuit court today John Howlett, of Clackamas, appeared to answer the charge of con tempt, 'preferred on account of an affida vit of hi& wife, stating that he had dis posed of certain disputed property con trary to the order of the court. Mr. How lett made the showing that he had not disposed of any of the property as charged in the affidavit, and further proceedings against him were dismissed. He claimed that he was only joking, in remarking in the hearing of the woman that he had dis posed of the property. Mrs. Mattle Trembath, of Portland, to day filed a suit against H. W. Trembath, guardian of the estate of J. R. Trembath. jr., an insane person. She alleges that in July, 1S93, she loaned the said J. R. Trem bath, jr., $1400. and in September, 1895, loaned him ?SQQ more, ana that no part of either sum has been paid. The plaintiff further alleges that she loaned Trembath other small sums, making in all $2250, for which she asks judgment. The defendant also accuses the guardian of purchasing real estate in the ward's name out of the funds of the estate, and specifies a lot in Hazelwood, Multnomah county, an insur ance policy for $2000, a gold watch, dia mond stud, etc., now In the hands of the guardian, on which she asks a Hen to se cure herself against loss. It was recently decided that she was not the legal wife of Trembath, on "account of a divorce court error, when her claim was heard in the probate court. The receipts at the local land office to day .amounted to $1200 for final proof on timber iand claims. Business is active this month, many timber land and homestead locations being made. From present Indi cations the receipts- will more than reach the $10,000 mark, while less than $700 was received in January of 1899. FREEZING WEATHER "WELCOME. No Damage to Fruit or Stock All Prepared for It. JERVAIS, Or., Jan. 24. Heavy frost this morning and cold, clear, freezing weather has prevailed here all day, together with a strong north wind. Farmers are pre pared for It, and stock will not suffer as farmers' barns are full of hay and feed. Frost nt Independence. INDEPENDENCE, Or., Jan. 24. By far the heaviest frost of the season occurred last night. Fruitgrowers of this vicinity do not expect any harm from It on ac count of the few cool days preceding. This, they think, drove the sap back In the trees, so that no damage will result. Beneficial to the Fruit, FOREST GROVE. Jan. 24. Last night was the coldest night of the winter here. The change Is very beneficial for the fruit in this section, and the farmers say they hope this weather will continue. Cold and Frosty. JUNCTION CITY, Or., Jan. 24. This morning was quite cold and frosty, more cold than at any time this winter, there being considerable ice. White Frost nt Dallas.' DALLAS, Or., Jan. 24. Last night was the coldest of tho winter. The ground Is slightly frozen, and there is a white frost. LOGGER CHARGES MALPRACTICE. Sues Spokane County Commissioners and Doctor for $10,000. SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 24. Frank Lan der, a logger, has begun sult against the commissioners of Spokane county and County Physician D. R. Freeman, for $10, 000 damages, alleging malpractice. Last October he fell and broke his wrist. Free man reduced the fracture, blood poisoning set in and it was necessary to amputate the arm. Lander alleges that he lost his arm through neglect of Freeman. Marlon County's Ncit Jury. SALEM, Jan. 24. County Clerk W. W. Hall today drew the jury list for the February term of the circuit court. The list is fs follows: James Moores, Sliver ton; Arthur Wood, Turner;. M. R. Settlemler, Mount Angel; W. A. Taylor, Macleay; Will Evans, Sa lem; William Stalger, Salem; F. R. Du' Rette, Fairfield; R. H. Kennedy, Woodburn; W. W. ZInn, Salem; Roy Wltzel, Turner; George D. Goodhue, Sa lem; Fred Bents, Buttevllle; J. E. Col lard, Brooks; W. J. Hadley, Marlon; Lee McGrew, Salem; J. J. Hall, Woodburn; Gideon Steiner, Salem: C. A. Fletcher, Sa lem; John Kennedy, St. Paul; C. L. Par menter, Salem; Wlllard Martin, Salem; W. H. Humphrey, Salem; Peter Cartrlght, Sa lem; C. E. Huddleson, Jefferson; J. A. Shafier, Turner; T. L. Golden, Marion; J. R. Jackson, Hubbard; A. Sauvlne, Silver ton; Bruce Cunningham, Liberty; H. G. Sonnerman, Salem; W. H. Cooper, Stay ton. Referendum and Union Label. VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 24. The civic charter commission, which has been en gaged in revising the charter of Vancou ver, has concluded Its labors. One of the important amendments proposed is re garding the union label, fixing the mini mum wages paid on contract work done for the city and the demanding of the Union "label. Another interesting point was an amend ment which practically institutes the ref erendum. It Is proposed that when 1000 electors petition to have a question sub mitted to popular vote, and the city Is guaranteed against expense, the question must be so submitted and a majority car ries the matter. Tase of Trro Benton County Towns. CORVALLIS, Jan. 24. A special meet ing of the city council has fixed the tax levy for the current year at 5 mills for general, and 1 mill for street purposes. The levy for street improvement has here tofore been 2 mills. With a special school levy of 2.5 mills, and with 22.55 mills for state, county, and state sohool, the city taxpayers will pay an aggregate rate of 31.05 mills. The town of Philomath pays the largest tax rate in Benton county. With 10 mills for city purposes, 10 mills special school levy for a new $4000 school building, and 22-.55 for other purposes, the tax rate for Philomath is 42.55 mills. McMinnville Republican Club. M'MINNVILLE, Or., Jan. 24, The Lin coln republican club, of this city, met last night and elected the following officers: President, Hon. R. P. Bird; vice-president, J. L. Rogers; secretary, R. L. Con ner; treasurer, E. C. Apperson; marshal, M. R. Butler. The club has a membership of nearly 300, entitling It to 13 delegates to the meet ing of the state league in Portland. Those elected as delegates are: A. V. R. Snyder, J. P. Irvine. W. T. Vinton, G. S. Wright, J. L. Rogers, John Willis, E. C. Apperson, R. L. Conner, C. T. Long, J. M. Yocum, D. I. Asbury, Jas. McCain and W. L. Warren. Capital City Notes. SALEM, Jan. 24. Matt Hilstrom, who shot and killed Lake Moore In Clatsop county last week, Tvas received at the asylum today. George Irwin and Ed Brown, who were arrested yesterday on a charge of riding horses on a bicycle path, were today tried and found not guilty. Circuit Judge Boise today granted a di vorce in the suit of E. C. vs. Franklg Hanson. The cases of Multnomah County vs. Penumbra Kelly and Dose -vs. Toose were heard in the supreme court today. J Notes of Independence. INDEPENDENCE, Or., Jan. 24 The wa ter tower of the Monmouth water plant was blown over Monday night and com pletely demolished. The cable of the ferry, which was broken during the high water, has not been re placed as yet, on account of some right-of-way difficulty. The Drama at- Labevlew. LAKEVIEW, Or., Jan. 20. Lakeview has turned its attention to the stage. Home talent will soon produce the opera "Pinafore," and one drama is billed for St. Valentine's day, and another for March 1. Editor McGarrey, of the Ex aminer, Is the leading man, and Sheriff Nellon is the heavy-weight villain. Large Meeting of Knights of Pythias. THE DALLES, Or., Jan. 24. The local Knights of Pythias lodge entertained Grand Chancellor Kennedy and other grand officers Tuesday night. Members of lodges from Cascade Locks, Hood River and CentervlUe were also present. It was the largest meeting of Knights of Pythias" ever held Jn The Dalles, GRANITE READY TO GROW TITLE TO TOWNSITE HAS BEEN SETTLED SATISFACTORILY. Mining: Development in the District Is Going Forward Rapidly 'Lively Times This Year. GRANITE, Or., Jan. 23. The question of title In Granite Is settled, and the land owners are harmonious. The town has been anxious to grow, and the people have long wanted to help It, but a little family quarrel, in which outsiders could not suc cessfully meddle, has held her back. A meeting of all concerned was held in the schoolhouse last night, behind closed doors., but after the meeting the following facts were given out: Judge Laycock has given deed to the townsite to the claimants, according to law. The town of Granite will be Incor porated In a few days. The following were elected trustees, to make deeds to lots and transact all busi ness of the company: Grant Thornburg, August Bachman, J. M. Dilmars, J. J. O'Dair, A. J. Dickson. A board of appraisers was appointed, which will meet and grade prices of lots, which. It Is understood, will range from $100 up. There are more than 300 applica tions 'for lots on fire, wltlToffers as high as $1000 for choice business property. The two things most needed at Granlte now are lumber and a railroad. The far-" mer will be provided in a short time, as a new mill is being erected for that purpose. The railroad is promised. With or without the railroad this -will be one of the live liest mining towns in Eastern Oregon be fore the close of 1900. Progress in the Mines. There has been no cessation of develop ment work in the mines around Granite this winter. The Magnolia mill recently made a clean-up of the first 10 days' run, but Manager Vinson being absent, no one will make a statement of results, except to say' that they are highly satisfactory. The same is true of other mills in Grant county. There are many new properties worthy of mention, because of the good showing being made and the determination of their owners to add to the accumulating evi dence of values in this district. J. G. McGuIgan, one of the owners of tho Alamo, reports the work of tunneling, sinking and raising Is being pushed on this property, preparatory to active mining operations in the spring. The values have increased till the average Is now $17 23, with a large body of ore in sight. Values continue to run high In the Gold en Fleece. It is reported an offer of a large figure has been refused for the four claims comprising this group. Golden Slippers Is another new mine that Is very promising. Ore" values run about $13. Quotations In Mining Stocks. SPOKANE. Jan. 24. The closing bids" for mining stocks today were: tBlacktail- .-. rv.-SO-S Morrison.. . ..-.$0 05 7 18 ro Hi 10 lo Butte & Boston- . W lPrlncess Maude. Chespa-Bluejay . Deer Trail No. 2 Evening Star .. Gold. Ledge .... Golden Harvest. . Irsurgent Jim Blaine Iione Pine Surp.. Montaln Lion ... Qullp ....' IT Rambler Cariboo. 1 Mr Reservation .... y.lR09sland Giant.. 194'GuMvan 214 18 15 04 Tom Thumb . . Iron Monitor .. Kate Hayward Iron Crown ... 8 SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 24. The official clos ing Quotations for mining- stocks today Uere: Alta SO KJKentuck Con $0 Ct Alpha Con EJLady "Wash. Con. Andes Belcher Best & Belcher .. Bullion Caledonia. Challenge Con ... Chollar Confidence Con. Cal. & Va.. Ct-own Point . Exchequer .. Gould & Curry . . . Hale & Norcroes. Justice 11 Occidental Con... SfOphir 5jOverman 9Pot09i :iiSaage 29 Scorpion T3Seg. Belcher .... 1 i5Slerra Neada. .. 13!Stlver Hill 'I Standard 26 Union Con 10 Yellow Jacket . . . ;. Utah Con CI NEW YORK. Jan. 24.-MInlng stocks today closed as follows: rf,MTo SO M' Ontario 67 75 Crown Point Onhlr 04 Hon. Cal. & Va. . 1 10 Plymouth 8 "Ocadwood i-0 Gould & Curry .. ."0 QuicKsmer i do pfd 7 10 Sierra Nevaaa Homestake 50 "0 Standard S KO TV..,, siuvr fS'Unlon Con V Mexican Ml Yellow Jacket . BOSTON, Jan. 24. Cloning quotations: Boston & Mont. . .lTlparrott Butte & Boston . . 46 I 20 40 Reports Should Be Discounted. VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 24. The re ports of fabulously rich quartz strikes In tho north should he liberally discounted, says J. A. Marlon, of Dawson, himself the owner of several placers and also of a coal mine half "way between Bennett and Daw son. He states that the reported rich find of copper-gold quartz at Great Slave lake, In which the Hudson's bay people were interested, has turned out to bo fic titious. "There is no doubt whatever," said Mr. Marlon, "that the mine is salt ed." Unique Mining Operation. VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 24. R. H. Campbell, of San Francisco, Is on his way to California from Cariboo to purchase machinery for a unique mining operation. Campbell and hi? associates believe that when they reach the center of the bed of a certain ancient or dead river In Old Cariboo by sinking a shaft, millions will be In their grasp. They have already spent $112,000, and are prepared to spend $500,000 before throwing up the sponge. NORTHWEST DEAD. Mrs. Caroline Burt, Pioneer of the Pacific Northivcst. HILLSBORO, Or., Jan. 24. Mrs. Car oline E. Burt, of this city, died at her home on Main street at 10:45 last even ing, from heart failure. Deceased was born In Batesvllle. Ark, October 15, 1S31, and August 10, 1S47, was wedde'd to Lloyd Magruder, of her native town. In 1S50 they went west to California, going from San Francisco to Lewlston in 1862. Magruder was a man of means, and at once embarked in the mercantile and pack ing business throughout the intermediate states. He had big stores located at var ious mining centers, and packed supplies and treasure In and out via Portland. In October, 1S63, while returning from one of his expeditions, while In the Bitter Root mountains, four of his helpers, and they were men In Whom he had every con fidence, murdered their employer and robbed him of many thousands of dollars, only $8000 of which was ultimately re covered. Hill Beachey, one of Magrud er's friends, rode night and day to get to a telegraph station, where he wired to San Francisco to arrest and detain How ard, Roumalne, Lowry and Page, the murderers. The four men were returned to Lewlston, where they were tried. Page turned state's evidence, and the- other three were executed by hanging. Page was shortly afterward killed in a saloon brawl. The four criminals, to avoid trouble, had killed five others of the Ma gruder party, and only Page's testimony and the money they took, which was mostly dust, procured the conviction. After Mr. Magruder's death the wife removed to San Francisco, where, in No vember, 1868, she wedded Hiram Burt. In 1S77 they moved to Hillsboro, where Mr. Burt died. In January, 1SW. Three children survive John Magruder, now at Elgin, Or.; James P. Magruder, of Hillsboro, a pharmacist and late a private of company E, Second Oregon; Ida Magruder Clark, of San Francisco, and Roy Burt (adopted), late a private of the First California regiment. Mrs. Burt was a member of the Red Cross Society, and the funeral will occur under the auspices of that body. Mrs. Gates, of Benton County. CORVALLIS, Jan. 24.-At Oafc sw- cemetery today occurred the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, pioneer of 1852. who died at her home, five miles west of Philo math, Monday. Deceased was born in Kentucky in 1830, was married in Missouri in the '40s, and crossed the plains to Ore gon in 1SG2. In 1S55 the family settled on the donation claim, on which Mrs. Gates died. The husband died six years ago. The surviving children are William and George Gates and Mrs". R. P. Irwin. Surveyor of Columbia County. ST. HELENS, Or.. Jan. 24. Announce ment of the death of George Hayes, sur veyor of Columbia county, was received J here this morning. Mr. Hayes had been in St Vincent hospital, Portland, some time, being treated for Inflammatory rheuma tism, of which he died Monday. His re mains will be taken to Mayger, his former home, for interment Thursday. . Taxation at HIHsDoro. HILLSBORO, Or., Jan. 24. The 10-mlH tax recently levied by the city will pro vide about $2200. With the $1200 received for saloon license, the city's receipts for 1900 will amount to $3-100. As the city ex pends annually over $1250 for water and light, and $SO0 Interest on tne water ana light bonds, the running expenses and necessary Improvements will require so much of the total receipts that very little of the warrant debt will be reduced. This state of affairs Is due to tho low assess ment valuations. The city charter will not permit a higher levy than 10 mills, hence the council has no means to raise more tax. Last year's receipts exceeded that contemplated for this year by about $700, owing to the higher assessment. Two Postofllces Moved. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. The postoffice at Oda, Douglas county. Or., has been moved 1 miles north, and the postoffice at Vesta, Chehalis county. Wash., has been moved one mile to the south. THE DAY'S RACES. Yesterdny's Winners nt Oakland and New Orleans. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21. The weather at Oakland was fine and the track fast. Results were: Six furlongs, selling Pongo won, Vlo rls second, Tim Toolln third; time, 1:145. Seven furlongs, selling Pat Morrlssey won, Montanus second, Croker third; time, l:27i,i. Five furlongs, selling Almendral won, Bagdad second, Harry Thatcher third; time, 1:02. Mile and an eighth, selling Roalnante won, Potente second, David Tenny thrd; time, 1:52. . Futurity couise F. W. Brode won, Alice Dougherty second Bee Bee third; time, 1:10. One mile, sell!ng--DeI Paso II won. Ti rade second, Stuttgart third; time, 1:41. Races at New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 20. The result3 of the races were: Selling, one mile Yubadam won, Bara tarla second, Free Lady third; time. 1:42. Seen furlongs MIseracordia won, Tur ney second, Dr. Hannte third; time, 1:20. Handicap, steeplechase, short course Cheesemlte won, Brakeman second. Van- brunt third; time, 3:29. Premier stakes, 2-ycar-olds. three fur longsSad Sam won, Buddha second, Choice third; time, 0:3S. Handicap, one mile MIes Mae Day won, Tom Middleton second. Compensation third; time, 1:40. Selling, one mile Rodd won, n.lderlm second, Cathedral th.rd; time. 1:42. o WYOMING COAL LANDS. Western Bonds Combine to Control Them. CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 24. The Union Pacific, the Oregon Short Line and the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, with the Damondville and Kememer Coal Companies, are forming a big syndicate to control thousands- of acres of valuable coal lands In Western Wyoming, and the output of the mines. They propose to construct a line of railroad from the Dia mondvlllo and Kememer coal mines, on the north, a distance of GO miles, to the Aspen coal mines of the Union Pacific, on that road. The new lino will traverse a tract of Iand 50 miles square, which is underlaid with an excellent quality of bituminous coal, and which will be controlled by the combination. A large number of mlnea are to be opened along this line of road, the product going to market via the Union Pacific on the south, and the Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railroad & Navigation road on the north. i e f Chaplain Shields Dismissed. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. Post Chaplain David H. Shield's has been dismissed from the army of the United States, to take effect February 1. and Rev. Edmund T. Easterbrook, of New York, has been se lected for appointment to the vacancy. The action In the case of Chaplain Shields was the result of court-martial proceed ings. He was tried at San Francisco for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gen tleman, In consequence of alleged use of Intoxicating liquor, and was convicted and sentenced to be dismissed. ;fffiTT , , y 3Tor Infants and Children. AYegefoblePreparauOiiforAs- ;ig m simiiUnguiBToodaudRegula- M -. - UngthfiStoniflEhsaialBawelsQf m Jjggj'g tiLO M ProniotesDigesUon.CkrfuI- WW IF ! nessaridRestGontains neither m nf J?kM$W i Ornum,Morpriine nor Mineral, m wi JffxX if I Not Narcotic m fiLf Pimtphn Stt" j2 IS 'S AbcSenna 2g Su 3 JiecuUtSuU- I 'jm. W8. 1 S Aaits Seed I tW k EttS 333 HpFerramt- Sjfj If M 11 P 111 J3tCGT$ana&So2a I M lift H Jja JKmSetd- $ffl VL t&P & GmRsd Szfcr. J '$$ Wr1 W Hi Aperfecr Remedy for Constipa- if i.lf W33 tion,SourStdmach,Diarrhoca, gp IjT -, Worms .Convulsions .Feverish- m M mffbW fll?OS, nessandLoss of Sleek &J f yg UVui Facsimile Signature of $f P R n ., g&& ThiFfv YpsrQ WENT -YORK. m a3fla(LJ BUU1W EXACT COPT OF VRAPPEa. Ill i i Spil iL H J' H H 1 Jol tsssssssassBsmss MORE TAXES FOR ROADS PETITION SIGNED BY MORE THAN 2000 CLAiaOP VOTERS. Heavy Taxpayers Present Reron strance and Lawyers Question Le gality of the Additional Levy. ASTORIA, Jan. 24. A petition signed by more than 2000 voters of the county was presented to the county court today, re questing that a special tax levy of 5 mills b6 made annually for four years for the purpose of building three main roads lead ing from this city to the various parts of the county." A remonstrance against granting the petition, and signed by 31 of of the heaviest taxpayers of the city was also Hied. The reason, as stated in the remonstrance, was "that the financial con dition of the county is not such as to justify the levying of such a tax. The present rate of taxation In the county Is very burdensome, and to Increase It at the present time, under existing condi tions, is. In our judgment, unwarranted." Besides these, a communication was pre sented from 10 attorneys of the city, stat ing that there is a serious question re garding the legality of such a levy, and suggesting that the matter be first re ferred to tho legal advisers of the county. The court will take no action on the peti tion for several days. Judge Gray has sent out notices that a meeting of the county judges, assessors and commissioners of the state will be held In the county courtroom at Portland on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 20. The object of the meeting is to consider and agree upon a uniform plan of making the property assessments In the various counties for tho coming year. John Pentilla, an emDloye of tho Clatsop mill, met with an accident while working there this morning that caused him to Joso his right arm at the elbow. He wis work ing at a cut-off saw near where the sawed lumber goes down the chute into the yard. A large timber got off the rollers, and striking the saw that PentlHa was operat ing, broke it. A piece of tho saw lacerated PentHIa's arm so that amputation became necessary. He is a married man, with four small children, and a prominent member of the local Finnish Brotherhood Society. Notes of Baiter City. BAKER CITY. J?n. 24. Recently the city council entered into a five-years' contract with the Baker Cltj Gas & Coke Company for 50 Welsbach gas lamps, for an all-night service, and these lamps have been placed on the streets. Councilman O. L. Miller, acting on be half of citizens who olalm that the gas and coke company hss not kept its con tract, will ask the council at its next meeting to select a committee to Inves tigate the matter, the committee's report to be followed by an attempt to annul the contract. The purposo of this aetion is to get the city lighted by electricity. The Jeffersonian Democratic Club was organized here Monday evening; Its mem bership to Include all In sympathy with the gospel of William J. Bryan. Railroad Extension In Whatcom. OLYMPIA, Jan. 24. The Bellingham Bay & British Columbia Railroad Com pany have filed a resolution in the office of the state secretary for extension of their line in Whatcom county, from Su mas to a point in section 1. township S9 north, range 6 east, a distance of 24 miles. The route of the proposed extension will be up Saar creek canyon, thence south easterly across Coluntbia valley to the valley of the north fork of the Nooksack river to Boulder creek, thence continuing easterly up the Nooksack valley to the point designated. This resolution was passed by an unanimous vote of the di rectors, at a meeting held In San Fran cisco January 2. Spokane Court Affirmed. OLYMPIA, Jan. 24. The supreme court has affirmed judgment of tho lower court of Spokane county In tho case of Jona than G. Clark, respondent, vs. Edward and Eliza Snyder, appellants. Action was brought to foreclose a mortgage of 40 acres of land in that county. Washington Tide Lund Sold. OLYMPIA, Jan. 24. The state board of land commlsbioners have sold to P. J. McGowan, of Astoria. Or., tide kinds of the second class In Pacific county amount ing to $300. Burled nt Arlington. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. The remains of 43 soldiers, who died of yellow fever in Cuba, were Interred at Arlington today. The exercises were conducted according to the rituals of the Catholic and Episco pal churches. President McKlnJey. Secre tary Root and Attorney-General Griggs were present. The burial was with mili tary honcrs. MoKncux Trial Postponed. NEW YORK, Jan. 24. The trial of Ro land B. Molineux was adjourned today on account of the Illness of Manhelm Brown, a juror.