The Plaindealer., August 26, 1895, Image 1

Vol. XXVI.
ROSEBURG, OREGON, MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1895.
No. 45.
TELEGRAPH NEWS:
, Horrify Ing Record. .
-B.vx Francisco, Aug. 21. San Fran
cisco, London nnd Paris show an alarm
.ing.inercaso of suicides within tho. past
Eir months. Students of psyochologieal
subjects aro trying to fathom the rea
sons, but no light has yet lieen shed
upon the subject. Coroner llawkir.8,
of this city, has had more iuquesU over
suicides since January 1, than were ever
held in San Francisco during an equal
period. Since he took charge of tho
ollice 7)3 months ago, 94 suicides have
came to his notice, being nearly as many
as occurred in IStKJ or 1894. Tho fol
lowing is the number of suicides each
month of 1803:
January, 5; February, 9; March, 12;
April, 12; May, la; June, 14: July, 15;
to August 21, 10; total 94. There were
but 112 suicides in 1S93 and 125 in 1S94,
but if the same rate continues to tho
end of the year, tho coroner's record
will show nearly 170 suicides for the
year.
Coroner Hawkins' mill has thus far
been noted also for an excessive number
of murders. There have already been
2d, while there were but 2S during all
of 1993 and but 33 in 181.
Silver nen Routed.
SnuxariELD, O., Aug. 22. The dem
ocratic ticket uomiualed at tho slate con
vention today is:
Governor. James E. Campbell ; lieu
tenant-governor, John 11. Peaslee ; state
auditor, James Y. Kuott ; state treas
nrer, William Sholer; supreme judge,
William T. Mooncy; attorney-general,
George A. Fairbanks; member of the
board of public works, Harry 3, Keefer;
clerk of the EUpreme court, J. W. Cruik
cbank.
Tho nominations were all made with
oat opposition, rhe convention was in
session from 10:10 a. in. to 2 p. m., and
the nominations were completed in
bait-hour alter ex-Goveruor Campbell
had been drafted for the standard
bearer. The ballots were all on Uie mi
nority report, on credentials and resolu
tions, the time was cousumed between
the gold and silver men. Tho gold men,
beaded by Senator 111 ice, had claimed
that there would be less than 300 and
probably not more than 200 of tbe 800
rotes for free silver. The silver men
claimed they would have 110 less than
300 and perhaps 350. It developed that
there were 270 free-silver delegates. It
was a fighting minority, but it would
not carry the fight farther than on the
platform. Tho nominee for member of
tbe board of public work, is said "to be
tbe only frea-ailver man on the ticket,
xlthonch lines were cot drawn on the
candidates.
There was considerable enthusiasm
over Campbell's nomination. He de
feated ex-Governor Foraker 10 1SS0, and
was defeated in 1S01 by William Mc
Kinley, Jr., the present incumbent.
Tbe nomination of Campbell means an
aggressive campaign in Ohio, where Mc
Kinlej b now recognized as a candidate
for president. Foraker for senator, and
Bushnell for governor. It is generally
understood that CJmpbeli was induced
to make the race ty promises of support
for tbe presidential nomination in tbe
event of his success next November, in
which eontingencr he would again con
front bit old opponent, McKinley, should
the latter be nominated. In co-oper
alinz with Senator Brice for a demo
cratic legislature, ex-Governor Campbell
is also again confronted with his old op
ponent, Foraker.
Thrilling Narrative.
Sax-Fjuxcisco, Aog. 22. The trial of
Theodore Durrani will be resumed today
after a delay of nearly a week, caused
by the illness of Judge Murphy.
Tho prosecution accepted the delay as
an opportunity to tako up the thread of
several minor stories dropped by the
demand to secure more vital clews.
Absolutely nothing has been left undone
to make the evidence against tbe accused
conclusive. Charles L. Hedemark and
bis wife were visited again by tbe pros
ecutors and repeated the remarkable
story they related soon after Durrani's
arrest. This story, so lillle thought of
at tbe time, has gained significant in
terest in the last few days, particularly
in relation to an important statement
made by the police. Captain Lees and
associates have said that they will show
beyond tbe power of contradiction the
movements of Durrani during every
hour of the day on which Blanche La
mont disappeared.
It Is believed that they hare a witness
who saw Durrant near the church be
tween (5 and 7 o'clock on the evening of
April 3. The dramatic story told by
Hedemark and his wife tells what fol
lowed. In Ibo shadows of the church
they saw a man moving from place to
place. As the darkness of night deepen
ed thev saw him in the galleries of the
deserted place, guided in his terrible
work by the light of a candle. At first
the moving light behind the great church
wiudow made them think the church
was on fire, but closer watching quieted
their fears, and they concluded that
soiueono was preparing the sanctuary.
They had no suspicion that they wero
watching the last grewBome detail of a
horrible crimo.
The man whoso shadow they saw was
biding the deadly record of liis crime.
He was busy among the rafters of tho
steeple, gazing now and again down upon
tho body of the girl whose life he had
taken. Subsequent events gave an in
tense iulereet to the part which Hedo-
rnark and lila wife played.
That is one reason why they have
again told their story to tho prosecu
tion. Kvery detail was repeated. It
waSBhortly beforo 7 o'clock that Mrs.
Hedemark called her husband's atlen
tion to tho light in the church window.
She is able now to recall the incident for
several reasoas. April 3 was her sister's
birthday, and MrssHedemark had paid
her a visit on that day. She had re-
turne J to her home somewhat late and
was silting with her husband in the
dining room when her eltentiou was
drawn to Emanuel church. The Hede-
marks live directly opposite the Eman
uel church. Between their homo and
tbe Uarllelte street church there is uo
obstruction. Mrs. Hedemark saw tbe
moviug light in the church at dusk. She
thought it Etraugo and, watching it for a
momeut. called her husband to the win
dow Together they traced the shad
ows on the church windows. Tho man
was in tho gallery of the church. Now
and again he would stoop and tbe light
would flicker. He moved slowly from
that pat t of tho gallery into which the
door opened toward the belfry. When
he had made slowly the journey ending
at tbe foot of the tower, the light dis
appeared. Mrs. Hedemark waited a
few moments and then left tbe window,
She and ber husband had watched the
shadow of a murderer, but thought they
looked at tho reflection of some work
men in the Bilent church.
Whether or not Hedemark and his
wife will be summoned by the prosecn
lion remains to be teen. While their
testimony possesses a singular dramatic
interest, it tells nothing of the identity
of tbe murderer. What other witnesses
might tell, Hedemark could say nothing
on thai score. They did not even see
tha light in the belfry.
A Great Iron Trade Boom.
New Yokk, Aug. 22. Tbe Iron Age
says ot the iron ana metal trades mat
it looks as though the enormous wire in
dustry of this country will soon be entirely
controlled by a series of associations
closely affiliated with one another.
So far as raw material Is concerned
the central West is again on the upward
move. There may have been heavy
sales of Bessemer pig for delivery daring
tbe remainder of the year and for tbe
first quarter of next year. Tbe leading
Chicaio interest and two largo Ohio
steel works have been tbe most conspic
nous features. Steel billots are firm, and
display an upward tendency. Chicago
records sales of 30.000 tons of steel rails
this week, and it ib understood that an
lS,000-ton lot is under negotiation
Some car orders are coming up in the
same territory, and a pretty large tonage
ol bars is being placed. In the east tbe
trade is less inclined to operate with cy
cloue vigor. In fact, it may be justly
aid that there is a distinct lull, which
some welcome as affording a needed
! breathing spell, while others nee it as a
pretext for gloomy forebodings. The
great majority, however, are inclined to
believe in a further advance. Copper is
very firm. This week the first lot of
American copper ever sold on Karopean
account has arrived from Liveriool.
Women to Serve as Jurors.
Lexixotox, Ky., Aug. 21. Judge San
Hoy, of the 13th judicial district, will hold
court at Lancaster, and says that he will
hear tbo case of W. U. Slivers against
Miss Catherine West for breach of prom
ise, notwithstanding tho compromise in
the lower couM, and that he will have a
jury of six women and six men to try
tbe case.
England and France.
St. J ouxs, a. Jr., Aug. 23. the ex
pected stoppage of the railway by French
warships has caueed great excitement.
It is fell that it is a crucial point, in
which England must make a determined
stand against French aggression or sacri
fice Newfoundland's property, which
chiefly depends upon the development
of internal resources made available by
tbe completion of the railway. Premier
Wbiteway baa started for Bay of Islands,
where trouble is expected to arise.
The British gunboat, Buzzard, leaves
tomorrow to reinforce the flagship Cleo
patra, now near the disputed coast.
Considerable correspondence is taking
place between the local ministry and the
Salisbury government rolatiug to the
matter. England's couibo is watched
with anxiety.
The Hawaiian Cable.
San Fkancibco, Aug.- 23. Colonel A.
8. Spaulding, who was recently voted an
annual subsidy of $40,000 bribe . Hawa
iian government if ho would lay a cablo
from Honolulu to San Fraucisco, is anx
ious to eecuro the co-operation of tho
United States in Iho undertaking. To
that end arrangements have boeu made
to bold a special meeting ot tho chamber
of commerce today to consider the best
plan of laying tho matter beforo the gov
ernment. Vice-president Craig of the
chamber of comtuerco has received pri
vate advices from Iho islands giving
further particulars o( the conditions un.
der which the Hawaiian government
gayo Spaulding a franchise to lay a cable
to this country. Spaulding is granted an
exclusive franchise for 20 years "to con
struct a land cable uKn the shores of the
Hawaiiau group and a submarine electric
cable or cables to or from tiny oint or
points on tho North American continent,
or any island or islands contiguous there
to." The tlret cable must, however,
have its terminus in San Francisco, and
it is for tho mainteuauco of this that a
subsidy will be paid by the Hawaiian
government for 20 years. The agreement
is bodged with further conditions, among
them, one that the United States shall
join in the undertaking "by the grant ot
substantial assistance to the contractor."
If this assistance be not crunltd, or
should tho contractor fail to comply with
the conditions of Ibo agreement, then the
Hawaiiau government will have the right
of cancelling the contract GO da s after
Der vice opou the banking house of Bishop
& Companr. at Honolulu, n notice of its
intention so to do.
After the cable has been laid penalties
wjil be fixed for interruption of tho ser
vice, except by the government, lor 1
longer period than 90 days, and should
the interruption continue one year, then
tbe entire contract may be cau.-eled,
A free right of way across all government
lands, and exemption from duty on all
materials and from taxes and port
charges), is granted to the contractor" for
20 years, as well as the privilege of con
demning and appropriating each property
or rights of way aa may Le necessary for
the operation of tbe table. If tbe gov
ernment should desire to assume control
and ownership of tbe interisland lines at
the end of one year after the completion
of the system, it reserves the right to do
so on payment of tbo cash cost of tbe
land, stations. lines and equipments,
free of all incumbrances and liens for
bonds or interest on bonds.
Tbe contractor is required to give bonds
to the amount of $25,000 for faithful ful
fillment of his contract.
What Mr. Spaulding expects tbe Uni
ted States government to do will be out
lined by him at the tuecliu; of the trus
tees ol 1 lie chamber of commerce.
Spanish Atrocities.
Kev West. FIa., Aue. 22. Reliable
advices from Cuba Indicate that the
SpaniarJs iu their efforts to suppress the
rebehon are perpetrating atrocities as
horrible as those attributed to the Kurds
in Armenia. A few dayB ago Captain
Garrido, n Spaniard operating with a
company of 200 men in the province of
Santiago de Cuba, discovered a hospital
where nearly 100 wounded insurgents
had taken refuge. Garrido ordered the
helpless men put to death in the most
cruel manner. He refused to allow them
to bo shot, but made his soldiers chop up
the victims with swords. The wounded
insurgents were literally dismembered
the Spanish butchers. This atrocious
act, together with the execution of Cap
tain DomingoJMagica.atMatanzas.July 2
has greatly inflamed tho ieople against
tbe Spaniards, and many prominent
Cubans, heretofore loyal to Spain, are
now joining the insurgents.
The insurgent leaders, it is said, have
resolved to retaliato for these butcheries,
and will put to death all Spanish prison
ers and order that no prisoners bo taken
hereafter.
Insurgents think tho execution of
Magica indicates that Spain is resolved
on a "no-quarter' campaign, jiagica
was captured about three miles north of
Jovellanos, end was shot as a traitor to
Spain. He was about 28 years old, and
came of one of the best families in Mat-
anzas. A private dispatch received here
states that Magica died like a hero,
shouting "Viva Cuba libra" as the Span
ish soldiers tired.
Tbe insurgents are now in jwssession
of that part of Cuba lying between Colon
and Cape May-si.
Martinez Camo3 apparently realizes
tbo hopelessness of tho situation, for, in
an interviow with General Arderius, his
brother-in-law, he stated that ho feared
Cuba was lost. Cainpos eaid he did not
haye tho money necessary to carry 'on
tho war, and that his troops were poorly
fed and completely demoralized.
Tbe, town of Santa Esplritua is com
pletely deserted. Every ablebodied man
has lelt and joined tbe insurgents under
Roloffand Sanchez. Business through
out the city ot Havana is jlagnant.
There is but little tobacco in tbe market,
and the prices charged are exorbitant.
An Alleged Murderess.
Mixxeai-olis, Minn., Aug.. 23. Mrs.
Norn Perkins was arrested late last
night and charged with tho murder of
her sister, Mrs. Louise Hawkins, to ob
tain (7,000 lifo insurance. Mrs. Haw
kins died August 9, four hours after the
overturning of a lamp near her lcd
where she lay ill. The police refuse to
lisclose their evidence. The Bisters
wore widows.
Two policies wero taken Out on April
9 in Mrs. Pcrkin's favor. It U under
stood that tho state expects to prove
that the bed clothing was saturated
with oil and ignited, and the lamp over
turned to conceal the crime. On the
other hand the defense cluirus to have
an 'niitc-uiorteui statement from Mrs.
Hawkins to the effect that sho
overturned the lamp herself, accident
ally.
Dueling is Inhibited.
Cirv ok Mexico, Aug. 23. A section
of the penal codo relating to dueling pro
vides that when any person is wounded
or kilted in a duel the conditions of
which are favorable to ono of tho com
balanrs, tbe challenging party shall ho
punished by 10 years' imprisonment,
and the recipient of the challenge six
years. The challenger's seconds are, in
such rases, subject to the same punish
ment as tbe principle, and it is urgid
hero that this law will apply in tbo
Romero-Vcrattegui case now on trial if it
Is proved that the latter was tbe thai
lengiog party and tbe duel was unfair,
The seconds in this case expect to escape
with sentences of nine months' itupris
onment to be commuted at a shilling a
day.
The French Incensed.
Paris, Aug. 23. Le Tempts publishes
letter from Tamataye, Madagascar,
which ears the French are incensed at
the commander of the American cruiser
Castine, for refusing to salute tbe garri
son and to accord other customary
courtesies on tbe ground that America
has not recognized the French proleclo
rale. Tbe Americans have also caused
irritation by persisting in a personal7 in
vestigation of the Waller case. Tbe
Tamatave letter adds thai the com
mander of the Castine consulted United
States Consul Weller is not saluting tbe
garrison.
Commander Price all Right.
Wasiiixgtox, Aug 23. The navy de
partment lias been informed by Com
monder Price of his action in not salut
ing the French flag at Tamatave. His
course meets the approval of the depart
ment. Tamatave is not n French port.
Vice-President Stevenson atTocoma
Tacoma, Aug. 23. Vice-President
Stevenson and party arrived from Alaska
this morning. They are guestr, of John
A. Parker, at whose residence in Ibis
citv an all-day informal reception is be
ing held, the public generally being ad'
milted. Hie party starts east tomorrow
morning over tbe Canadiau Pacific rail
road.
A Satanlcal Act.
Bcttk, Mont., Aug. 23. An attempt
was made last night by unknown miscre
ants to blow up the 10:30 o'clock east
bound Northern Pacific train by placing
a stick of dynamite in a frog at a junc
tion half a mile east of tbe city. Nearly
tbe whole train passed over tbe dynamite
before it exploded. The last coach filled
with passengets was badly shattered, but
no one was injured.
BREVITHES.
From thuridaj'g Dally.
If yon want good ice cream and ice
cream soda in any quantities go to
Niece's.
School District No. 4, Roseburg dis
trict, has 707 pupils enrolled and draw
ing public money.
W, Elmer Spoon, one of Douglas
county's popular teachers, begins bis
labors, at Brockway, Aug 2G.
With regard to the condition of things
concerning the water works, tho com-
lany is as whist as a mouse and the
city dads are whister, and all is serene.
It may bo relied upon that the pres
ent board of city trustees will not budge
an inch from the stand it has taken on
the subject of water supply for fire
purpoees.
The Weekly Plain-dealer is furnish
ing its readers moro reading- matter,
both local and foreign news and choice
literary matter, than any other paper in
Southern Oregon.
Our esteemed friend, J Uuntot Oak
land, who came down on business yester
day returned home today on the freight.
Mr. Hunt is one of the solid farmers of
this county, and a man "you can tie to"
on all occasions. Like all tine republi
cans he believes in tbe ute of as much
silver as can be kept on a paritv with
gold.
D. Looney, the marble and tombstone
agent, returned yesterday from the
south end of tho county where he has
been on business connected with his
agency. He roports harvesting com
pleted upon Cow Creek valley and that
crop3 are good and the people corres
pondingly happy. We were sorry how
ever, to learn that our old and esteemed
friend, C. Lehman, is in poor health,
from the effects of a fractured limb
several years ago.
Ball At Long's.
About 50 voung gentlemen and 40
young ladies enjoyed a social dance al
John Long a last night. 1 lie music was
furnishod by Collis' new ideal orchestra.
which is reported as excellent. A
grand supper was bad during the even
ing to which ample justice was done by
tho terpsichoreans votaries of that local
ity, and their friends from this city. It
is reported as one of the most pleasant
affairs of the kind, not one incident oc
curring to mar the festivities of tbe occasion.
Our local prune growers should
bo up and doing and see
to it that Douglas county pruues
receive the enconiutns of thousands of
visitors at Atlanta, and be recognized as
tbo peerless prune of Armerica. It may
be years before such an opportunity oc
curs again, and no extraordinary effort
is necessary to take advantage of it.
All parties desiring first-chus lumber.
easb, mouldings, window frames and
door frames, fruit boxes, etc., at lowest
cash prices, call at Bear Creek mills.
C. A. Unions
From Friday's Dally.
Mr, Sherman Clark, of Butte.Montana,
is in the city.
John Shaw of Oakland is registered at
the Van Houten.
L. L. Bui!, of C resent City, is a guest
at the Van Houten.
A. B. Camp of Deer creek was in tbe
city to day on business.
Congressman Hermann went to Oak
land today on tbe local.
J. F. Bice and C. W. Kirk went to
Bice Hill today on the local.
J. J. Farquar is opening s second baud
store at bis place on Main street.
W. BaU and Geo. Marsh of St. Paul
are registered at the Van Houten.
31 re. blory bheriuan and family re
turned yesterday evening from Bandon.
a. u. btepnena has raised some very
fine peaches this year ot the early Craw
ford variety, for which he gets the high
est price in the market.
S. A. Miller of Milton has raised two
tons of prune on 22 trees. They are
Hungarians, and be sold them for one
cent a pound on the tree.
C. L. Hadley, one of the best ton
sorial artists in Oregon, is about to open
parlors in this city again. Look for his
card next week in this paper.
Mr. J. L. Grimes, of Looking Glass, is
storing bis wheat with tbe Rose burg
Milling Company, with which he can
make easier terms than selling now.
Lieutenant Leuerssen has resigned bis
commisson in A. Company O. N. G. The
company thus looses a good and ener
getic officer and affable gentleman.
Manufacturers of wool are doing belter
than growrrs of wool. The manufac
turers have protection. The wool-grow
ers bavo free trade. Great is "tariff re'
form."
iho committee of eeven raised by the
citizens' meeting to confer with the city
authorities and tbe water company, re
port progress but are uot yet ready to
mako a final report.
Parties having engaged excursion tick
ets to Grants Pass are requested to call
on F. M. Zlgler and pay for same, as tbe
money must be deposited with the rail
road company at once.
About 400 hop-pickers have gone to
work in Dr. H. A. Davis' big hop
yards near Harrisburg. These are early-
hops. In most yards picking will begin
in about 10 days or two weeks.
r. Al. iigler, who has teen taking 111
the sights at Astoria lor the past two
weeks, returned on yesterday's local,
He reports Astoria as a lively town just
now, with plenty of money in circulation.
Mrs. JameeDenholm and children are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Easton this week
on their return home to Parkersburg,
Coob county, from Oregon City, wbere
Mrs. Denholm has been on a visit to her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rintoul. Our
readers will doubtless remember Mrs.
Denholm, who resided on Mill street
until the disastrous floods destroyed the
woolen mills tbe winter of 1390, in
which Mr. Denholm was a part owner.
There are in Dougliu county, as re
ported by the assessor, Jas. A. Sterling,
2331 men suubject to military duly. In
the three precincts of Roseburg, Deer
creek and Umpqua there are-331 possible
soldiers.
W. W. Caldwell, attorney, has filed a
motion for change of venue to Josephine
county, tbe case of Andy and Albert
Pool jointly, and of Albert Pool singly.
Tbe case will be argued at next term of
court before his honor, Judge Fnllerton.
Tberon WaUe came into town today
on business. He has finished harvesting
and is now looking over tbe prospects for
marketing bis crop. Ho has raised
several acres of beans which he says will
give a fair yield, and he hopes he will
be able to realize a renumerative price
for them.
Married, Aog. 15, 1895, Elder W. G.
Ward united Mr. Arthur F. Kinsel and
Miss A. C. Peterson in marriage at the
home of the bride, where they will re
main a few days and then move to their
own home in the neighborhood, we
hope that many happy days are before
this young and energetic couple.
In the matter of the estate ot S.
Marks, deceased, upon the petition of A.
C. Marks, tbe court cited tbe adminis
trator to appear Monday, September 2d,
and show cause, if any, why tbe prayer
of the petitioner be not granted. The
petition sets out that the undertaking of
administrator, ABher Marks, is insufficl
ent and asks that additional surety be
given.
D. Jackson, the city gun smith, U
doing a swimming business now, The
open season makes a demand for sport
men's outfits. These gunners now go
out into the country and kill tbe gtvase,
quail and pheasnts that the farmers have
been feeding the last two months, and
hate got in good condition. AB
the expense these gunners are Co, is on
occasional repair of a gun and a h'tle
amunition.
Mr. F. Martin, representative of the
Oregon Fruit Union, will load a car of
Bartlelt pears here Monday, furnished
by the fruit growers of this vicinity.
There pears will be shipped to such
points East as will offer tbe beet market.
This system of marketing fruit affords
the best prospect of disposing of our sur
plus fruit of any yet devised. It affords
a means of concerted action without
which good results are not attained.
Charles Harmon has a patent for an
improved stove oven. Tbe patent Is far
a rotary bottom to tbe oven so arr&ng33
that the cook can, by the turn of a thufib
screw on tbe outside turn a loaf, pie ox
roast in the oven without taking them
out aa is the old way. Also if tbe bot
tom of the oven becomes too hot, the
cook can by tbe turn of a. thumb screw
elevate the loaf so as to prevent burning
or scorching. It is truly one of the most
convenient devices for the purpose ever
invented. Tho model is on exhibition at
A. L. Harmon's saloon. Charles Har
mon, patentee.
Roseburg.
Travelers visiting Roseburg, after tak
ing observation of the different towns
through which they have passed, con
cede that Roseburg is one of the thrift
iest towns in tho state, and her people
about as entetprising as can be found
elsewhere. The country tributarv to the
city is noted for its fertile soil and its
great diversity of resources, and the en
ergy and intelligence of the people will
compare favorably with those of any
other locality. Scarcely anywhere cap
there be found a more picturesque and
varied landscape thau is embraced within
the territorial limits of Douglas county,
whilo many beautiful mountain streams
flow onward through its various valleys
to the sea. The future of Roseburg
seems to beam brightly with promise of
enhanced business activities, and she is
destined to be the great commercial em
porium of Southern Oregon, Let her cit
izens be fully awake to the realities of
the present, and then, with a spirit of
enterprise worthy au entelligent citizen
ship, put their shoulders to the wheel,
and push on tbe car of progress to the
fulfillment of her bright destiny. Hon
est, persevering work will tell, the time
is full ot opportunities, and let all make
the most of what they have to do with.
Let every business man do his best, and
he who does his best under the circum
stances does well.
It is currently reported that the
water company is making a thorough
can-as of the city with the view of con
troling the next board and renewing the
old contract.
At Henry Fusions yon c-.ui gut 10 uud
17 iouiid8 of sugar for it, and other
groceries proportionally cheap.