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Tn8 Dalles Daily Chronicle. . 8UBscwynoN rates. - BT KAIL, rOBTAGB PBXPAli), III ADYAKC. Weekly, 1 year. " 6 mouths.... S ' Dally , 1 year. .'....." " - " 6 months. , .. 1 50 .. 0 75 .. 0 60 .. 6 00 .. 8 00 .. 050 per Address all communication to " TE CHRON ICLE," The Dalles, Oregon. THURSDAY, - . OCTOBER 11. 1894 IN BLOOD AN INCH DEEP. Concluded from Wednesday's Daily. From thtft on it was a grim hand-to-hand struggle. The effect of the shot depended, a great deal on guesa work. Both vessels were enveloped in smoke and maneuyering was almost out of the question. Said the engineer: "The two vessels followed each other around in a circle like two pugilists in a ring, each endeavoring to keep her how facing the other so as to offer the small est target. It was difficult to keep track of things from 'that time. Noth ing particular happened and everything was happening. The smoke was so dense that ' the only, mark for the gun ners was the flasri of the enemy's guns. In two hours' time from the beginning of the action, all of 6ur guns were dis abled except our big guns fore and aft. Two of one 6-inch guns were knocked overboard and the rest thrown in board and disabled. The upper deck was a mass of ruins. The Jap was only replying to us with three 8-inch guns, though her after-gun was still in work ing order. The trouble was ;ttat she could not bring It to bear. We kept continually crossing her bows, and the gun was as good as helpless, unless she could Bwing her stern around to face us. Thus .things went on for some little time. We were continually endeavor ing to keep out of the range of her big gun ait, and at the same time bring our forward gun to bear on her. She finally, however, succeeded in slipping around a bit and landed one of her big shells. It struck its mark. The shell burst right under our 25-ton gun aft. The big gun was completely uprooted', and its screen was thrown back into the general wreck of the afterpart of the . secondary bat tery. The steering gear was completely disabled and wrecked, and the after-part ot the main and lower decks were ripped down to the steel protected deck. That was not all the damage done by this one shell. The- gun's crew of fourteen men and the servants below were killed, be sides no one knows how many more. "The next instant one of the most tragic incidents of the. fight occurred. Throughout the whole. engagement the Chinese gunners had not displayed the slightest bit of fear. The mangled bodies of their comrades were strewn about the deoks and were piled about the wreckage.. Shells were exploding all around them, but still they fought like intelligent machines. When the after-gun was blown up, however, the man at the forward gun, which Lieuten ant Li Tang himself was endeavoring to train on the Jap's conning tower, be came scared and ran below. ' Li Yang realized the necessities of the situation. ' One well-directed shot from the forward gun would end the struggle. If he could land a shell against the conning tower of the MatBushima, the fight would be won. ; He called to his men to return to their posts. They would not obey his orders. Then Li Yang drew his revolver and fired six shots. Six of the gunners dropped dead. The other twelve returned to the gun. "Within a few eeconds Li Yang had the gun trained on the conning toweT, The shell struck it below the arniorpand exploded. The whole thing went ijjto the air and there was a big splash. What was left of the mainmast was also carried overboard, and the remains of the shattered bridge were blown into the air and thrown into the water.' The funnel was also wrecked by the explo sion. It had previously been riddled with small shot and the shell knocked it over and it fell back, leaning aft. The Japanese admiral was in the conning tower directing the movements of the vessel. When it was struck by the shell the admiral and several of his officers were killed. That was the last shot of the engagment. When,, the smoke cleared away the Chinese flag was float ing over the Matsushima. She had sur rendered. His description of the vessels after the engagement and the awful scenes of car nage herdecks presented go a long way to substantiate the assertion that civil ized countries will never engage in a combat with their modern engines of destruction. No country could afford the loss of life entailed. In his narrative of the battle, be explains how the Yang Wei moved, down on the Matsushima when the latter struck. , All firing had . ceased on both vessels and it wa3 the in tention of the Chinese to sink the Japan ese flagship. Just how this was to be done the engineer did not know. ' The Yang Wei was not fitted with, torpedo tubes, nor was she built for ramming, but the Englishman thinks the Mon golian commander intended to board his helpless adversary and blow her up. Her sides and decks were open in a dozen . places. . Slowly the Yang Wei dropped down upon her victim. The Japanese had three guns left intact, but were not using them. No noise or con fusion of any kind could be heard on the ship. The Japanese evidently realized that they were done for and were await ing the pleasure of the enemy. Before action could be taken the Japanese fleet could be seen approaching through the smoke which hung low upon the water. . The moment ' the Japanese sighted their game, 1 they opened ' a hotfire, which the Chinese did not take time to return. She put, for refuge with all speed and managed to elude the. Japan ese. When clear of the pursuing fleet, attention was given to the 'dead and wounded which strewed 'the decks. It was not until then that the horrors of warfare showed themselves. The living had been too busy saving the ship to pay any attention to their less fortunate mates, and the scenes of carnage visible on the main deck were enough to sicken even a Chinese. The place was worse than a slaughter pen. jrom her upper to main deck the hip was completely stripped, and all the 'bodies that had not been blown overboard by the explosions, found lodg ment on the main deck. Blood an inch deep covered the deck fore-and aft, and in the swing of the ship the crimson fluid : washed and splashed upon the beams. Strips and fragments of sailors who bad died at their guns were floating about in the blood. Several heads, hands, arms, ieet and legs were strewn about and piled up in heaps, and from the splintered bulkheads of iron and steel bung fragments of human bodieB still dripping blood.. As rapidly aa pos sible -the ship's doctor, Kirk, a young Irishman, made the rounds of the in jured. Those who stood a good chance of recovery were sent below to the sick bay or ship's hospital, but the mortally wounded were given their quietus in a manner peculiarly Chinese. Acting un der orders' from the captain, the doctor carried an atomizer, filled with prussic acid. --Approaching a hopelessly man gled sailor, the doctor made a hasty "ex amination. If it was a case which -was likely to result fatally, the doctor lower ed hia atomizer. On seeing the instru ment, the sufferer, thinking '.be was about to .obtain relief, would stretch bis head forth in an eager desire for medi cine. Placing the nozzle of the atomizer at the lips and nostrils of the victim, the doctor would give the bulb a squeeze, and all was over. The deadly acid did its work in an instant, and so effectively that the sailor never knew what killed him. Over a dozen cases were given the acid treatment and the bodies heaved overboard. Where no chance of saving a life existed, the surgeon had no hesi- tency in using the atomizer. . The en gineer added : "It seemed a brutal thing to do, but it was all for the best. I accompanied the doctor on his rounds and helped dispose of the bodies. The most heart-rending feature of the poisoning . business was the eagerness with which the sufferers reached tor the medicine. ' Many a poor fellow, torn: almost into, but perfectly conscious, would be awaiting the doctor. With the feeble strength he possessed, he would raise himslf and reach forth his hand to his slayer. . Of course, the doctor did his work as humanely as pos sible, but it did seem like murder " He always spoke kindly before spraying the lips of the doomed man, who died with out a look of reproach to haunt the doctor." - PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. C. . Bayard is in Portland on a business trip. Mr. T. H. Johnston of Dufur is a visitor at the fair. ' Mr. Wilbur Bolton Is in from Antelope seeing the fair and other Bights. Frank Menefee, Esq, ot The Dalles, is spending a lew days in Portland. Mr. F. A. Phelps and wife arrived in town on th Regulator last evening. Mr. J. B. Currant, a prominent mer chant of Goldendale, is registered at the Umatilla. Mr. F. H. Rowe, the owner of the lumber mill at Lyle, came up on the boat last evening. -Mr. Cecil Boner, an attorney of Port land, passed' through the city- on tms morning s passenger. Mrs. H. Gourlay of Goldendale, wife of the editor of the Klickitat Republican, is visiting mends in the city. n,T T ti T.fl-o f.v,. ri:in is in the city today. He reports things as usuat in iuai nistoric camiet. Hon. Thos. H. Brents of Walla Walla, ex-delegate in congress from Washing ton, was in the city this morning.,. Mr. R. W. Baxter, formerly suoerin tendent of the Union Pacific, will, it is rumored, be given the position of general agent lor that una in Portland. Tom and Jiggs Parrott, who represent uregon in national baseball, are in the eity today. . Tom filled the box for the Cincinnati club, while Jiggs played second Dase, v;nicago. Mr. T. A. Hudson, who has been'se riously ill for some weeks, was able to come up town this morning. He looks as thoueh he had a hard attack, but this bright sunshine will soon restore him to health and vigor. . . MARRIED. In The Dalles,' Oct. 10, 1894,- Mr. Wiley Weaver and Miss Lizzie Vogeli, both of this city, Rev. J.- Whisler. offici ating. - . ' Strayed. From the ' fair grounds, one black mare, white hind foot, email white spot in forehead, and one light sorrel horse, white hind foot, small white strip in face and saddle marked, both branded on left stifle. Horse also branded A on the right hind leg. A liberal reward will be paid for information which will lead to their recovery, by the under signed. , A. S. M ACALLISTEE, The Dalles, Or. The Pioneer of the Country Dead. Died this morning, Edward Crate. aged 86. Mr. Crate had been, for a man of his great age, in ordinary health, but after riding to town, complained a little and lay down. Dr. Hollistei1 was sent for, but before his arrival the great eleiver came and for this agedf man' all earthly troubles were over. When the first ejes that ever looked upon this part of our fair land with the hope of making here a home--are closed by death, it is fitting that Ve wlio have entered into the labors of those who came so long before . us, should give more than a passing thought to him who has gone. Mr. Crate was born in Sorelle, Canada, but brought up in Montreal. In 1830 be took service with the Hudson Bay Co.' This was ' to all Canadian- youths- who loved' adventure the only outlet ' that gave promise of what could gratify their craving for ro mance and hair breadth escapes by flood and field. His first trip from Fort Nel son to Vancouver as a voyager was made in 1830. He traversed this1 long path many times, taking aa many months for, the trip as the Canadian : Pacific which goes over much of the same route, sow requires days. Mr. Crate married in Canada and brought his family here, settling on what will always' be known ts Crate's point. " He hesitated between that nd the site now occupied by our town ; but looking at both with an eye of a bateaux man, thought he saw in the lower site a better chance to have his boats in good winter harbor. His boats were employed in bringing the early im migrations down the Columbia. He went, as a volunteer, ' for the defense of the settlers, and be it was who brought down in bis boats from old Fort Walla Walla, now Wallala, those who were rescued from the eavage cruelty of the Whitman massacre the Spaldings and others. Mr. Crate was the lather of fourteen children, the most of whom are residing in this vicinity. ;' . -Closed Friday. We, the undersigned, agree to close our respective places of business at 12 m., Friday, Oct. 12th, and remain closed for balance of the day, for the purpose to allow ourselves and employes to at tend the fair: . Farley & Frank, ' Pease & Mays, Mays & Crowe, - L Rorden & Co, ; H Herbring, MA Moody, J M Patterson, " E Jacobsea, Cbrisman & Corson, Maier & Benton, H C Nielsen, H H Campbell, French & Co, A M Williams & Co, - M Honywillv :- In looking at the public school report, which was published yesterday, a curious fact is noted in the number - of school children now in attendance as compared with the number when the railroad 'shops were here.- There are some perspns who think The Dalles has not grown much in late 'years but there are enrolled now in our city' schools 207 more pupils than there were in 1890, when the shops were here. We don't deny that the removal of the shops did The Dalles , great damage. That is cer tainly true and we heartily wish them here again but in spite of the drawback The Dalles has gone ahead and is prog ressing in a way that marks it as one of the substantial cities in the great North west. , '' ' " : '''' Wheat continues to pour in notwith standing the low price. The roads lead ing to town from all directions are cov ered with wagons heavily loaded. The terry boat plies continually,' carrying teams from. Klickitat county. It is an interesting sight to see The Dalles at tracting products from a wide radius of territory. The price is higher here than any where else in the surrounding conn try, and with a little fixing of the roads the city is capable of easy approach One of the greatest magnets in attracting the wheat crop here is the large flouring mill in the East End. The building of this mill has proved of great -benefit in holding to The Dalles the trade of the interior . A sidewalk is being" built west from the Cosmopolitan hotel, to take the place of the one washed away by the flood. Almost all' the disturbance made by the June waters .has been removed, and now a' stranger visiting the town could hardly conceive what a scene of desolation was everywhere when the waters receded from our streets. The pluck of our citizens has often been put to a severe test and has always con quered, but it must have been trying to the best of grit to face such a mess as the June sun looked down upon. The bank of J. H. Rinehart and son of Summerville, has wound up its affairs, balanced the books and gone out of bus iness. Their action is purely voluntary and is done because their extensive mill ing operations require their entire atten tion."'. The dispqpitors will be paid in full. The late Dr. Rinehart, of this city, was one of the directors and stockhold ers in the bank. ' -. ; We are in receipt of a postal card from the 'Sun- Publishing Company of Port land announcing that they will issue a daily and Sunday morning newspaper, the first number to appear on October 15th,. CapU, John O'Brien, the well known printer of Portland, is the man ager of the company. ' ' A tax receipt belonging to Mrs. Nancy A. Wilson was found - by Mr. D. P. Ketchum in the Umatilla House. ' ' The owner can have the same by calling at TfiE Chronicle office. '" Prices; that will v Astonish You. Just received a fine stock of goods, -which. I am offering at astonishingly lovr prices. A fine line of DRESS GOODS, SILKS, Call and See Bmlnesi Men, Attention. . A young Finlander, . of fair education and good habits', wants situation in a store. Wages less object than a steady job and good treatment. Prompt answer solicited. -Address O. E. Petterson, Gol dendale, Wash. '. '. oct9-2t -Pauline What's yo' taken' de razzer to church fo' ? Ras berry Weze goin' to politely request de pastar ' to resign Providence Journal. ' - ; Visit the District Fair, -ANI I. C. Nickelsen's Music fir5 Book Store, ,on Second St. Attract ive and useful goods at hard-times prices. Fresh arrival every day of the 1 Latest Books and Music. Silverware, Watches, Toys, Stationery, Etc. Salvation From many bodily ills maybe had by eating pure, clean food. . , Buy your Groceries from a clean store where nice goods are kept, and you will have it, together with a good appetite. Your or"--ders solicited. J. B. CROSSEN, Fine G-oods! AClean Store! Prompt Delivery! THE We wish to announce that ' we have made a specialty of Winter Blooming Bulbs, HTA0IUTHS and LILLIES, POTTED PLANTS of All Kinds. We are prepared to furnish on short notice cut flowers for all occasions; also pot plants and wires. St. Mary's Academy THE DALLES, OR. EE-OPENS SEPTEMBER 3d, 1894. BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOB GIRLS. .Rates per term of ten weeks, , payable in advance: Board and Tuition .f40 00 Entrance Fee (payable but once) b 00 Bed and Bedding 8 00 Instrumental Music, Type-writing, Telegraphy, Drawing and Painting form extra charges. French, German, Latin, Needlework and Vocal Music taught free of charge to regular pupils. KATK3 FOR DAY-PUPILS. fo, 6, $S orl0 per term according to grade. For further particulars address, . SISTER SUPERIOR. Harry Liebe, PRACTICAL, All work promptly attended to, and warranted. Can now be found at 162 Second etreet. . - SlllDliDD (MW Watchmaker Jeweler GINGHAMS, CALICOS, MENS' SUITS, BOYS' SUITS, CHILDBED'S SUITS. We are Still In It, and You Kn We are selling more goods than ever, . for the simple reason that 1 Our PRICES We pay more for other dealer Consult Your Interests, and Trade with . JQLES, Telephone No. 20. " ' . Successor to -DEALER IN- PAINTS, OILS AN D GLASS. - ; ' . - - And the Most Complete and Latest; Patterns and Designs in s WALL PAPER. WALL PAPER " , ' o : ' ' ' 7. . ' : ..... I , t PRACTICAL PAINTER and PAPER HANGER. None but the beat branda of J. W. MAS DORY'S PAINTS used in all our work, and none but the most skilled workmen employed. Agents for Masury Liquid Paints. No chem icel combination or soap mixture: A first-class article in all colors. All orders promptly attended to.- , ..'-.- , Store and Faint Shoo oorner Third and Washington Sts., The Dalles, 0re-oi ; When the Train stops at THE DALLES, get off on the South Side ; , AT TH ".. ' fiEW COLtXJjWBlfl HQTELt. ' . . ; ofo ' . .' This large and popular House does the principal hotel business, - and is prepared to furnish the Betc Accommodations of any , - House in the city, and at the low rate of... $1.00 per Day. - prst CJass Ideals, 25 Cepts. Office for all Stage I.lnes points In Eastern Oregon In this Hotel. Corner-of Front and Union Sta. What? Where? THE CELEBjRHTED COLUMBIA BREWERY, -v -"-v - " ' - ' -, AUGUST BUCHLER, Prop'r. ., This well-known Brewery is now turning out the best Beer and Porter east of the Cascades.- The latest appliances for the manufacture of good health fnl Beer have been introduced, and ony the first-class article will be placed on he market - ' ' ". '' " - '- i. JOHN M. KANE, . Physician and Surgeon. iiTJFUE, OREGON. Late House Surseon, St. Vincent's Hospital of Portland, Oregon. sep28 LACES', EMBROIDERIES, ow It are RIGHT. Produce' than any ; in The Dalles. COLLINS fijfiCfc THE RELIABLE FIRM. Paul Kreft Co. '. leaving? The Dalles for all and JEastern Washington . T. T. NICHOLAS, Propr. . Hand-Corded Corsets, Health Reform Waists, Nursing Corsets, Misses' Waists, Children's Waists, : Shoulder Braces and Hose Supporters made to order. At the Pacific Corset Company's Factory, north east of the Fair Grounds. It desired each garment will be fitted before being finished. Call at the fac tory and examine oar goods, or drop a card in the office, and our agent will call and secure your order. D R. A. DIETRICH. Physician and Surgeon, DUFftB, OHEGON. " " , igt All professional calls promptly attend to, day and night. .... ' aprVt