VOL. II.
THE DALLES, OREGON, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1891.
NO. 117.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
WM. J. ROBERTS Civil Enoineeb Gen
eral engineering practice. Surveying and
mannlnit- udnidtu u .iH nlam for i rri tTRtlOII.
sewerage,' water-works, railroads, bridges, etc.
Aaaress: tr. j. uoiiw, ine jui v.
WM. BATJNDER8 ARCHITECT. Plan" and
nwlKxiHntii fnmahl for dwellings.
cnurcneB, Dusiness diockh, icuwh . .vv Wr
unarges moderate, sausiacoon Kunnuiww.
oce over frencn's DanK, xne imue, urcisuu.
j T)XT TTTDIj A"TTi -.CTTADHf notel t1'8 morning before the meeting o
Dl Fluti AINU OlUuM the rePublican national committee.
Mciviniey ana torater were conspicuous
among the many persons thronging the
lobbies and corridors, and were every
where greeted with marked considera-'
tion. At "11:30 o'clock the committee
entered into secret session.
Great Damage to Life and Property by
: Both, '
D1
R. J. SUTHERLAND Fellow of Tbikitt
Mal m crdieirn. and memDer oi me joi-
Iaa nf fhvuiniena uTiil fiiiTveons. Ontario. Pbv-
slolan and Surgeon. Office; rooms 3 and 4 Chap
man block. Residence; Judge Thornbury'B Sec
ond street. Office hours; 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4
and 7 to 8 p. m.
BROOKLYN SHORT OF WATER.
DR. O. D. DOAKE PHYSICIAH IKS 8UR
gbon. Office: rooms and 6 Chapman.
Monk. ---Residence Ko. 23, Fourth -street, one
block south of t'onrt House. Office hours 9 to 12
A. M., 2 to 5 and 7 to j r. M,
All the Great Industries of That City at
a Standstill:
War Is on In Brazil.
London, Nov. 23. Intelligence has
just been received here that a revolution
has broke out in Rio De Janerio. The
object ef which is the overthrow of Da
Fonseca.
A later dispatch from Rio De Janerio
says: "Da fonseca has resigned in
favor of Flarino Peixotte.
AO. J 1 1 ' . A , A A A Ait A - A A U1 ' I v.-
. flee In Schanno's building, up stairs. The
THE
REPUBLICAN
COMMITTEE
DSIDDALL Dentist. Gas given for the I
. painless extraction of teeth. Also teeth
set on flowed aluminum plate. . Rooms: Sign of
ute uoioen Tootn, becona btreet.
R. THOMPSON Attobket-at-law. Office I
Jrx. in Opera House Block, Washington Street,
i ne naiies, Oregon
Meet At Wsihincton Fonseca Resigned
to Save Trouble Marriage
in High Life.
P. T. MATS. B. S. HOMTIKGTOH. H. S. WILSON.
A CAYS. HUNTINGTON & WILSON Attob-
irl. nets-at-law. Offices, French's block over
Vlrst national Hank, The Dalies, Oregon.
B.B.DUTOB. 6BO. ATKINS. FBANK MKNEFEE.
rvDJDS. W ATKINS A MENEFEE ATTOB-
LJ NETS-AT-LAW Room NO. 43, OVCT POSt I
Office Building, Entrance on Washington street
The Dalles, Oregon.
WH. WILSON Attobnet-at-law Rooms
. 62 and 63, New Vogt Block, Second Street,
The Dalles, Oregon.
SNIPES & KIHERSLY.
Wholesale ail Retail Draarists.
Next to the Great Fire, of September 2,
nothing has so startled the people of Dalles
City and vicinity as the.
GREAT SALE
-OF-
-DEALERS IN-
Fine Imported, Key West and Domestk
WW 1 Renco
Buffalo, Nov. 23. A special Irom
Jamestown says: . The old homestead
hotel burned this morning. . The flames
cut off the escape "by the stairways and
ine. guests lowered tnemseives from a
second story window. Three servants
and one child were burned to death.
The Are broke out in the kitchen of
the old homestead hotel, a three story
brick structure at an early hour" this
morning, and the whole building , was
soon in a blaze. It is rumored that sev
eral persons were in the burning build
ing. As the fire was driven back the
firemen penetrated into the structure and
as they reached the second story they
found at the foot of the stairs leading to
the floor above, the burned body of
Maggie Wilson, a waiter. Mrs. Buch
anan pastry cook, with her son and
Ms. Marsh, dishwasher, was found dead
in the room above, having been Buffo-
I rated. Several other inmates escaped
from the hotel in their night clothing.
not having time to dress. The financial
loss is small. '
Elects a Republican Congressman.
Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 23. The
majority of Houk (republican) over
Williams (democrat), . for congress is
about 8,000.
A Big Blaze.
Mjddleburg, Vt.t Nov. 23. Half of
the business portion of town was burned
last night. The loss will probably reach
150,000.
Governor Hovey of Indiana Dead.
Indianapolis, Nov, 23. General
Alvin P. Hovey, governor of Indiana,
died this afternoon at 12 o'clock.
A Railroad Crossing Accident.
Dixon, Cal., Nov. 22. J. C. Bell, a
resident of this place, met with an acci
dent this evening which will probably
prove fatal. Two passenger trains meet
here. Bell was a passenger on the east-
bound tarm, and, while attempting to
cross the track, was struck by the west
bound overland and thrown some dis
tance. He has not recovered 'conscious
ness, and is hurt internally. He ia a
carpenter and has a large family.
- PAINT
Now is the time to paint your house
and H you wish to get the beet quality
and it fine color nee the
Sherwin, Williams Co.'s Paint
For those wishing to the quality
and color of the above paint we call then
attention to the residence of S. L. Brooks,
Judge Bennett, Smith French and others
painted by Paul Kref t.
Snipes & Kinersly are agents for the
above paint for The Dalles. Or.
COLUMBIA
CANDY FACTORY
. W. S. CRAM, Proprietor. .
(Successor to Cram & Corson.) -
Manufacturer of tbe finest French and
. Home Hade
East of Portland.
DEALER IN
Tropical Fruits, Nuts, Cigatf and Tokcco.
K Can furnish any of these goods at Wholesale
or lie tail .
In Ererr Style.
7 104 Second Street. The Dalles, Or.
YOUR flTTEflTIOH
Is called to the fact that
Hugh Glenn,
Dealer in Glass, Lime, Plaster, Cement
and Building Material of ail kinds.'
-Carries the finest X.lne of
flow IJl progress.
' We are not offering old and unsalable
fioods at reduced rates, but your pick of
our entire stock of
DRESS GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STAPLE GOODS,
CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS
AND SHOES, ETC. '
At prices that surprise every one who
takes the trouble to come and see.
There is no easier way for you to
-
make $20.00 than to save it "by
.purchasing your family supplies of
HBLP I FUEHGII.
In Danger of Choking to Death.
New York, Nov. 23. As a result-, of
the big break in the conduct in. East
New York Saturday afternoon in Jwhich.
four men. were killed, Brooklyn ia. on
trie verge of a water famine. There is
scarcely enough water in Bidgewood
reservoir to last even with tbe utmost
care, over twelve or fifteen hoars.' The
situation will be serious by this after
noon, unless something is done before
then to remedy it.
All the great industries of the city will
be at a standstill for at least one day, as
all the factories using water have been
ordered to shut down. All the fires
under the boilers at the Brooklyn navy
yard have been drawn and work is en
tirely suspended. Water is shut off
from boilers in all the hotels and office
buildings. Not an elevator in the whole
city is running.
Before noon a fire broke out in a three
story and basement brown stone house.
The firemen had no water and the report
came in that they are tearing down the
houses to prevent a spread of the flames.
Storm Reported from New York.
New York, Nov. 23. A terrible wind
and rain storm is advancing along the
coast. Telegraphic communication with
points south of Washington interrupted
all morning and at 1 o'clock a dispatch
was received from Washington that the
worst storm ever experienced there was
raging and all the wires in all directions
are going down.
Washington Visited hy a Cyclone.
Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 23. A
telephone ' message just received from
Washington reports that a cyclone and
water spout struck that city. Seven
persons were killed and Ketzerott hall is
on fire. The storm which struck this
city has made telegraphing almost im
possible and communication with Wash
ington is cut off at present.
Saved hy a Snowstorm.
Paragouxd, Ark., Nov. 23. A fire
last night destroyed a number of busi
ness diocks and stores. A heavy snow
storm probably saved the town from de
struction. Tbe loss is estimated at ten
thousand dollars.
A Wife's Horrible Deed.
Greenville,. O., Nov. 22. Mrs.
Charles Hefltnger threw a bowlful of
concentrated lye into her husband's face
at Arcanum Thursday night. Heflinger
fled to a neighbor's house. His wife
pursued him, and as she was 'washing
hisMsjoo belrOTe- the blade-of -btehet
into his- back. Then" the woman went
home and cut her own throat. It is
supposed that she was insane-. He-
mnger will l09e his sight and may lose
his life. ' ' -
CHILIAN AFFAIRS.
The Government Considering the Finan
cial Situation.
NOT DOWN" ON THE BILLS.
A Dance Interrupted by an All-Round
Shooting Scrape.
WAS MIRDEJ1KD .FOR. REVENGE.
Tried to Destroy the Property The San
Diego Bank to Re-open A Thousand
Miners Quit Work.
Wealthy Stockman Kills Bis Wife. .
Florence, Kan., Nov. 22. Hugh
O'Neill, a wealthy stockman, last
Wednesday morning made his servants
stay away from the apartment of his
wife under threats of punishment, say
ing that she was ill. He then left the
house. Not returning at tbe end of
twelve hours and nothine beinsr heard of
O'Neill, an investigation found that he
bad murdered nis wife and locked the
body in the room.
One Woman Iost Her Life.
New York, Nov. 22. A crowded tene
ment house at 30 Baxter street, was
damaged $3000 dollars by fire early this
morning. One hundred and fifty occu
pants all got out in safety by way of the
ore escapes, witn tne exception oi .Bar
bara Berglo, a unmarried woman, 40
years -of age, found on the top floor
burned to death.
Suing for an Accounting.
San Francisco, Nov. 22. Manuel
Pedro has sued J. J. Uooper tor an ac
counting, alleging that a copartnership
was formed at Grantsville, Nev., in 1878,
to sell Caledonia, Pjotosi and eighteen
mines. - The ore and mines were sold,
but tbe complainant received no share
of tne pronts. tie sues tor $ zi4,uuu witn
interest.
New York, Nov. 22. The Herald's
Valparaiso cable pays the government is
considering the subject of finances with
a view of a resumption of a metallic
basis, and the gradual withdrawal of the
paper issued. The following programme
is proposed by tbe council of state : To
rehabilitate Chilian finances gradually,
and at the earliest time adviserable to
retire the issue by Balmaceda of $21,
000,000 of paper ; also to repay the banks
the $9,000,000 obtained in forced loans
by Balmaceda, and authorize President
Montt to issue $30,000,000 bonds for the
purpose of retiring the above paper and
paying the banks, tbe government bonds
to bear interest at 5 per cent and all
paper issued prior to 1891. The reduc
tion is to go on until it reaches $18,000,
000. and the government is to withdraw
fractional metal coins, which are now
only 2 per cent of silver. President
Montt has proposed to congress to cut
the nrmy down to 5000 men and the
navy to six first, second and third-class
ships,, two transports, two school ships,
eight small launches and two torpedo
boats.
A Lively Time at a Dance.
Lexinoton, Ky., Nov. 22. A quarrel
which broke oat among the attendants
of a dance given at the home of John.
Thomas near Doneraei last night, devel
oped, into- a fearful battle; Walter
Arnspiger, Ed Lawless and DavePorgan ,
of Scott county, got into a difficulty with
Robert and John be Dree. KoDert was
struct on the head with a pair of brass
knuckles by Arnspiger, whereupon he
drew a pistol and shot Arnspiger through
the stomach, inflicting a proDaDiy iatai
wound. Robert continued the firing,
wounding Ed Clause, John Sebree,
who is but 14 years old, seeing that his
brother was likely to get the worst of
the fight drew his pistol and snot Law
less in the neck. While the fighting
and firing was going on, the guests be
came panic stricken and fled in all di
rections, Dut returned as eoon as ine nr
ing ceased, and began caring - for the
wounded. Clause and Lawless are not
thought to be dangerously wounded.
Both tbe Sebrees are in jail. The par
ticipants are all white men, and had
borne good reputations up to this time
Slain By Revengeful Mexicans.
Pittsburg, Nov. 22. The remains of
Daniel Yengling passed through this
evening en route to Clarion, in charge
of his brother. Yengling was superin
tendent of a mining company at
Monterey, Mexico, and was murdered
last week by three Mexicans whom he
had discharged. . They entered his room
and after binding and gaging his room
mate, stabbed Yengling twenty-two
times. He died next morning. The
Mexican authorities are investigating
the matter and fourteen arrests have
been made.
Arbitration Rejected.
Paris, Nov. 22. Two thousand strik
ine miners jnet today at uruet, and
passed resolutions rejecting the govern
ment's proposal of arbitration in the
matters under dispute. Reports are
current tonight that a serious outbreak
occurred at Lens, and the cavalry made
a charge with drawn swords to disperse
the crowd.
Picture -IHouWiiigs
To be found in the City.
From Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 23. A storm of
great violence came over this city this
morning, doing great damage and . in
juring several persons, one it is thought
fatally. Wires prostrated in all dierc-
tione. .
.Robbed of the Mall and His Horse.
Birmingham, Ala., . Nov. 22. Mail
rider Robinson was hold up Thursday
by three masked men at a lonely place
on the route and compelled to give up
not only the mail pouch, but his horse
He walked fifteen miles to Guntersville
and reported the robbery to the sheriff
who organized a posse and started in
pursuit.
Weather Forecast.
San Francisco, Nov. 21 Forecast for
Oregon and Washington : Scattering
showers on npper coast. '
72 tUashiogtoo Street.
Canght in. the flames.
A Marriage In High Life.
London, Nov. 23. The marriage of
the arch duchess Louise, of Austria, and
Tuscany, and Prince Frederick Augustus
of Saxony, occurred today, y
Republican National Committee Meets.
Washington, .Nov. z3. xnere was
bustle and 'confusion in the Arlington
San Francisco Wheat Market.
San Francisco, Nov. 23. Wheat
year 1.891
Portland Wheat Market.
PoRTLANn, Nov. 23. Wheat, Valley
1.651.67&; Walla Walla, 1.601.62k
Chicago Wheat Market.
' Chicago, November 23. Close, wheat
easy, cash, .93; December, .943
May, 1.01J6. '
Tried to Destroy the Froberty.
Paris, Nov. 22. A dastardly attempt
to destroy valuable property was made
today at Decaseville, a village nineteen
miles northwest of Village Frenche. In
the neighborhood there are situated sil
ver and lead mines, worked by a syndi
cate of English capitalists. Had the ex
plosion occurred while the men were at
work, it is doubtful, if one would have
escaped alive. So great is the damage
in will take a month to put the mine in
a workable condition. There is no clue
to the perpetratore of the deed and no
reason is known for the act. .
The San Diego Bank to Reopen.
San Diego, Cal., Nov. 22. It is now
believed that the recently suspended
California bank will be enabled to re
sume business in a short time. Arrange
ments are understood to be about com
pleted between the depositors, directors
and Eastern capitalists, by which tbe
doors of tbe bank will be reopened and
the depositors paid in part or perhaps in
full. A meeting of the prominent busi
ness men tonight canvassed the situation
and a great feeling of confidence prevails.
A Thousand - Miners Quit Work. .
Washington, Nov. 22. One thousand
coal miners employed in this city quit
work this morning, and resolved to stay
out until the trouble in the Brazil dis
trict lias . been adjusted. The men
have no grievances, but struck in order
to prevent the output of the mines here
from' relieving the coal mine famine
caused bv the Brazil strike: