VOL. VIII
THE DALLES, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 3. 1895
NO 105
IS HELD FOR MURDER
Durrant Must Answer to the
Superior Court.
FOR THE DEATH OF MISS WILLIAMS
Tht Chain of Circumstances Pointing to
Him ma the Hiraenr la
Complete.
8an Fhancisco, May 2. Police Judge
Conlon this morning held Theodore Dnr
rant to answer for the murder of Minnie
Williams in Emanoal Baptist chnrch.
Bail was refused. The judge, in com
menting upon the evidence, said in his
opinion the chain of circumstances
bringing the murder to Durrant was com
plete and convincing.
The Body of the Victim Found What
Ied to the Crime.
Rochester, N. Y., May 2. The body
of Roy M. Culver has been found in the
Clyde river, between Clyde and Savan
nah. He bad been murdered and
thrown into the water. He was the
young secretary of the Young Men's
Christian Association at Newark, who
mysteriously disappeared recently.
Culver started from Newark for Syra
cuse, but did not return when be said
he would. Three days later Mr. Am
merman, of Newark, bis cousin, received
a postal card mailed at Syracuse stating
that he would return on Sunday. In
the same mail was received a letter
printed in a large rough disguised band,
as follows :
"Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Ammerman
Dear Sir : Perhaps by this time you wilf
txS somewhat worried about the absence
of Roy M. Culver. I have this much to
eay in regard to the matter. In search
ing the geneological records be discover
ed my family secret. It is this : Many
years ago a large property was left to
Mr. Culver's ancestors. He was never
informed of this fact; My father, at
that time a lawyer, bad entire charge 'of
the transaction, and he arranged matters
so that Mr. Culver's ancestors were de
prived of their rightful inheritance.
J'ilr. Culver worked diligently to
prove his claim to this property. He
has succeeded to a certain extent, and
an appointment was made to meet at,
Syracuse.
"The fortune referred to was an im
mense property consisting of lands,
bouses and money well invested, and to
day is one of the largest estates in exist
ence. He has not spoken to any of his
friends, intending to surprise them very
soon.
"His last words were these, when I
asked him if be wished to say anything
to his friends: 'Tell Cooper to pay a'l
my outstanding debts and retain for
himself everything left. Tell Lath to
take charge of my place at Slab City un
til sold. Good bye to all my friends.'
"This is the end of my story, and you
will probably never hear from me again.
Yours truly, A Stranger."
Mr. Ammerman immediately tele
graphed to New York for bis brother,
Cooper Culver, who arrived promptly.
and a search of his trunk was made.
They found $24 and a number of letters
concerning Roy's family and the estate,
many being from persons well known by
the family, but this was the first intima
tion the family had had that there was
" any property coming to them.
Hostilities May Break Oat at Aay Ho
menu .-.-
; "Hwf Tore, May 2. A special from
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, to the
Herald, says that the arrest of Caslmiro
Gonzales by the English, with intimid
ating people from selling provisions
their ships, has caused great excitement
in Leon and Managua. Rumors were
current that the incensed mob would try
to attack the town of Corinto. The En
glish doubled their guard and sent pick
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U.S. Gov't Report
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ets out along the railroad line and raised
the rails. After a night of suspense,
two hundred marines left the town in
the direction of Paso Cabellos, where the
Nicaraguan forces are situated in a well
fortified position.
Paso Cabellos, about four miles from
Corinto, is divided from it by a bridge
five hundred feet long. Orders, have
been given to open fire on the English
forces should they attempt to advance
beyond the bridge. The ladies of Leon
and Managua have offered money and
jewelry to defend the native cause, and
will never bear of surrender.
Fears are entertained that hostilities
may break out at any moment. The
Nicaraguans are well fortified at Paso
Cabellos, and can place 8.000 to 10,000
men there at a moment's notice.
Drs. Jose D. Games and Z. Jose Mad
eriz, special commissioners from the the
Nicaraguan government, have arrived in
Corinto and refusing to meet Captain
French, governor of the port, at his of
fice, they were promptly ordered to leave
town and not to return under any pre
text. The situation is critical and be
coming more strained daily. An open
rupture is feared momentarily.
CleTeland Blamed.
New York, May 2. A special to the
World from Managua says :
The press blames President Cleveland
for having, as it terms it, surrendered
Niearagua to England. It is predicted
that sooner or later Great Britain will
control Central America. Her next step,
it Is said, will be against Honduras.
The reported concessions by England
are not favorably received by the public.
At a meeting of distinguished citizens,
presided over by President Zelaya, the
following words were ascribed to Foreign
Minister Matus : "The Monroe doctrine
is dead. It died of poverty of heroes'
blood." The speakers seem inclined to
vent their chargin on the United States,
blaming that country for all the trouble.
Three hundred more soldiers have
gone to the Mosquito coast.
Fresh instructions have been sent to
the Salvadorean minister in London,
who is- endeavoring to bring about a
Pacific settlement. -'
The government claims to have no
official knowledge of the United States'
request on England for more time for
Nicaragua, and says if such a roquest
has been made it was without Nicara
gua's authority.
A leading man here says that though
President Zelaya's talk of resistence was
bluster at first, he is obliged now to keep
it up on account of the attitude of the
people.
England's action will do much towards
bringing about the much-talked-of Cen
tral American Union. It is semi-offi-cially
stated that Honduras and Salvador
will open their ports for Nicaraguan im
ports, waiving the duties collected in
favor of Nicaragua.
Troops 'under General "Reyes, com
manding the approaches to the marshes
surrounding Corinto, have orders to al
low no arnre-1 body to pass.
Knights of Pythias Will Fight the New
Organisation.
. Indianaaolis, May 2. At the supreme
council of the Knights of Pythias it was
decided to wage war on the seceders
from the order who started the "Im
proved Order of Knights of Pythias.
The improved order bad its origin in the
action of the last supreme lodge in decid
ing that hereafter the ritual should be
printed in the English language only
The German speaking members estab
lished an opposition.
Work of Tratnwreckers.
Marsh altown, la., May 2. The
north-bound passenger train on the
Chicago & Great Western railroad was
wrecked between Green mountain and
Gladbrok last night by striking a tie
placed on the track by miscreants. The
engine and three coaches were . thrown
down a five-foot embankment. The
baggageman and brakeman were slisrht
ly injured, but the rest of the crew and
the passengers escaped unhurt.
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THE N. K. FAIRBANK COriPANY,
ST. IXJTJIS and
Chicago, Sew York, BostoAs.
Will Evacuate Corinto. ,
Washington, May 2. It is announced
here that the British will evacuate Cor
into tomorrow morning at daylight, the
Nicaraguan government having given
satisfactory guarantee that tte indem
nity will be paid in London within fif
teen days after the sailing of the British
warships from the harbor of Corinto.
Everything now points to the early re-
establishment of amicable relations be
tween the two countries.
Any one who has ever, bad an atack
of inflammatory rheumatism will rejoice
with Mr. J. A. Stumm, 220 Boyle
Heights, Los Angeles, over his fortunate
escape from a siege of that distressing
ailment. Mr. Stumm is foreman of
Merrian's confectionery establishment
Some months ago, on leaving the heated
work room to run across the street on an
errand, he was caught out in the rain
The result was that when ready , to go
home that night he was unable to walk,
owing to inflammatory rheumatism. He
was taken home, and on arrival was
placed in front of a good fire and
thoroughly rubbed with Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. During the evening and
night be was repeatedly bathed with this
liniment, and by morning was relieved
of all rheumatic pains. He now takes
especial pleasure in praising Chamber
lain's pain Balm, and always keeps a
bottle of it in the house. For sale by
Blakeley &. Houghton, Druggists.
Land Agt Killed.
Dublin, May 2. C. L. Taylor, the
land agent for the Marquis of Ely, was
shot and killed while standing outside
the courthouse at Newross by a bailiff
whom Taylor bad threatened to evict
from bis holdings. The affair has caused
great excitement.
While in Stockton, Cal., some time
ago, Thos. F. Langan, of Los Banos, that
state, was taken very severely cramps
and diarrhoea. He chanced to meet Mr.
C. M. Carter, who was similarly afficted
He says: "I told him of Chamber
lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and . we went to the Holden
Drug Store and procured a bottle of it,
It gave Mr. Carter prompt relief and I
can vouch for its having cured me."
For sale by Blakeley & Houghton , Drug'
gists. " ;
The Expected News.
Managua, May 2. The government
of Nicaragua expects news from Wash
ington today of the settlement of the dis
pute between Nicararagua and Great
Britain.
Miss Aimee Newman, teacher of piano
forte music. For terms apply at resi
dence, eorner of Fourth and Union.
,." mch29-mayl
TTeinrti and Wets rattjia cured by Dr,
nit-a r&in fLia. ' om cent a aoae.
Three Great Specials,
Saturday, May 4th.
1st. Special Clearance Sale of CORSETS
of the following "well-kno-wn makes:
Dr. Warner's Health, regular $1.25
C. B. a la Spirite, " 1.50
P. C, number 91, " 2.25
M. G. & Co., number 730, 2.50
2d. An Assortment of BOYS' WAISTS :
Regular price
Regular price
Regular price
Regular price
3d. Fifteen Pieces of WASH SILKS:
Very Dainty Stripes and
Regular price,- 50c
For Infants and Children.
Castoria promotes Digestion, and
overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Bow
Stomach, Diarrhoea, and Feverishnees.
Thus the child is rendered healthy and its
sleep natural. Caatoria contains no
Horplune or other narcotic property.
"Castoria la so well adapted to children (hat
I recommend It as superior to any prescription
known to me." H. A. Aichu, K. D.,
Ill Sooth Oxford St., Brooklyn, N.T.
Tor several years I hare reeommergled yon
Castoria,' and nha.ll always continue to do so,
as it haa inTariably produced beneficial r exults. "
Edwih F. Pardss, JL r...
13Bth SUeet and 7th Ath, Mew York City.
"The we of 'Oaatoria, is so nnlrersal and
Its merits so well known that It nana work of
supererogation to endorse it. Few are the in
teflifrent families who do not keep Oaatoria
within pair reach." .
Ct alios) ILtwrar P. TX,
ew York (Sty.
Tn CanAsm OoanAJrr, IT storey Street, X.T.
Dr. Miles' Srm Plasters cure RHEUMA
TISM. WEAK BACKS. At druggists, only
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; of our ne"w stock of
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each
........- 20c
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37 1-2C yard
DOQRS,
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LIME and
CEMENT,
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