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i, i - - .- 11 WLY EVENING EDITION 1? - ' i , DAILYEVENINGEDITIOK I THE DAILY Will be dollvyrod nt your reslilonco or plcc of business by currier nt X5c A WEEK. "VOL. 15. I Tonigh tand Sunday fair. I PEN)LETOX, UMATILLA. COUNTY, Oil EGOIST, SATUKDAY, MARCH 1, 1902. NO. 4871 ROARING mm DIMES TO R 1 ffif AT THE GEMN EMBISSY iN WASHINGTON 'ARLtNGTON TRACEOY Allegheny, Monongahela and Schuylkill on a Tear. - (V. ,LLS AND FACTORIES HAVE BEEN SHUT DOWN. Thousands of Men Thrown Out of j Work on Account of Floods and i Railroad Service Practically Aban-1 doned Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars of Property Destroyed. Pittsburg, March 1. Allegheny and Monongahela rivers continue to rise. All of the cellars and basements along, the river front are flooded. The tracks are many feet under water. The mills along the river near Alle- gheny have been forced to close. Floods on the Allegheny. Pittsburg, March 1 The following Is a warning bulletin received from Templeton, 55 miles above Pittsburg, on the Allegheny: "Prepare for a big flood. Allegheny is overflowing its banks. The river is rising rapid ly. River is full of ice. Wrecked boats loaded with lumber, are sweep ing past here. Several bridges have been carried away. Household effects and wrecked buildings are passing, which indicate much destruction above." Excitement in Pittsburg. Pittsburg, March 1. Excitement in this city was further increased by the announcement this morning, by the weather forecaster that the river wouia rise 10 at) reel, xnis wouiu eclipse all previous floods and cause Inestimable damage. Already 10,000 men are in idleness on account of many mills and factories being flood ed. All the street car lines between Pittsburg and Allegheny are shut off by the high water. Other street car lines, traversing the low lying dis tricts have been compelled to abandon service. Great Damage in Lackawana Valley. Scranton, Pa March 1. The most damaging flood in the Lackawana Valley swept this region yesterday and last night and this morning, the territory along the Lackawana river presenting- a de;-- - . aspect. All railroad communi ,i is cut off. Gfeadnjaiage to vty has been doneragTheresiden; .ilong the river Li w- uvu ueu iu Lilt inuui auuuuuo of thecity. "(The Schuylkill on a Tear. Philadelphia, March 1. The most disastrous flood in years on the Schuylkill river, said to be on its way dpwn the entire 'length of the stream, iccu;red last night and this morning, dtAtfte .hundreds of thousands of dol lars Worth of damage. Thus far only one ife Is reported lost. The river expanded to twice its width, but this morning began to fall. Only meager information has been received from other itowns along the river as tele graph jand telephone wires are down. In thlA city the water swept back for three blocks, inundating tracks and tearing Hp manufacturing plants. The railway service In this city is practi cally abandoned. Thousands of tons of coal in barges has been swept clown the rlyer and a number of lumber yards Were entirely washed away. Flood Subsiding. Cumberland, Md., March 1. The floodthejre is subsiding and all danger le practically ovor. Floods in Sacramento Valley. Sacramento, March 1. The Sacra monto'lfjver is 28 feet abovo high water, equally as high as any time uat year, and is still rising. There Is wo feQt of water over the Southern acificj tracks. At Marcus, a mile of rack 68 washed out. At Curtis tracks ore Iltiioded avd also thorn In a wnsh. Is flnncrnr rif nvordnwlni' In the;cIty. but the water is running ?Ver il'e lovees near Freoport. There m UfcU break in thn lncnlltv nt Innt break. Thousands of acres in and Yolo counties, are under THE PRINCE WAS THE GU EST OF DR. VON HOELLBEIN, THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR. OF Til in which colored residents predomi nate, has sent 366 colored persons to New York, Texas, 713 and Alabama, , 1)30. The increase of colored popula- , tion, however, is only through Imini- j gration, for though the birth rate is EX-SECRETARY GAGE fairly high, the colored death rate is A TRUST PRESIDENT 1 unduly so. ' Census Bureau Statistics. From statistics issued from the eei.sus bureau, It appears that work men employed in Brooklyn manufac turing establishments are earning less ner annum than ten yenrs ago, -Not since an( aB everyone knows, the cost of Venezuelan living is higher. In 1900 there were Brooklyn Star's hi- Wate 1 w b Sen, Drop In Southern California. "V',n nirsnnnnrnfi nfr thn nnnt T ralllngfhere and north. It probably II nut breach the aouthnrn nnrt At Inc. u-i2j Mlogfstone in Constantinople. Constantinople, March 1. -Miss tone arrived here this .morning and mediately canea on the American nlster. Celebrates the Silver Anniversary of the Pope; Census Statistics Prove that Certain Workmen are Earning Less per Man than Ten Years Ago. New York, March 1 Cleveland nenned his i.. iqos .aUnnHni 100,881 workmen in the , , , , manufactories, who earned ?51,107,- act caused so much excitement in 6f)4 an nverage of ?50G.G1 each year. Wall street as did the announcement 1,. xsno there were 9-i,2 wc'nen that the United States government wi,0 earned $51,017,300, an average would take action against the merger Gf $553.21 each a year. This is not of the Great Northern and Northern a Very bouyant statement. Brooklyn Pacific into the Northern Securities nas gained 130 new manufacturing company, at the instance of President enterprises in ten years and has in- Roosevelt, and it is doubtful if any creased over 07 per cent In manufac- man in the country could be mor.e un- turing capital. popular than was Mr. Koosevelt in Wall street on the day that the news I The Patriok Murder Case was made public. All sorts of cri-! The Patrick murder case, with all ticisms were advanced and some are its sensational developments, and yet being discussed. Some said the whl-h Is being drawn out to an un president was playing politics and expected length, has never absorbed disturbing the business of the coun-1 as large a share of public, interest as try; others accused him of pandering the Brooks murder. The interest in to western anti-monopoly sentiment, , the Brooks case naturally centers in while still others thought that he was un attractive young woman connected trying to divert attention from the with the unfortunate affair. The Pat Schley verdict. Very few, however, I ric case lacks the feminine element think that he did a wise thing and j neoeKsary for a criminal sensation of that it would have been better policy . the first water. That was a murder to wait until the supreme court of ; if it is proved to be a murder pure- GONG SOUTHWARD KINDLY RECEIVED ALL ALONG THE ROUTE. tfEW YORK MARKET. Reported by I. L. Ray & Co., Pendle ton, Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange Broker. New York, March 1. There was nothing doing in x wheat today, the opening and closing being at the same I mark. There has been a good trade Train' Delayed by a Freight Wreck ln the coarse grains during the week, But Henry Makes Time by Riding corn being up 3 cents, while wheat is Minnesota had rendered a decision in the case. Gage Will be President. Wall street is also discussing tho rumor that ex-Secretary of the Treas ury Gage has reconsidered his inten tion of returning to Chicago and will become president of the United Trust company, one of the most im portant financial institutions in the Street It has become almost nn un written law In politics that no secre tary of the treasury shall be appoint ed from this city, the reason being the popular suspicion and fear of the Wall street influences, but while sec retaries are not generally appointed from this city, they usually come here after they leave office, as may be shown in the case of William Wln dom, Mr. Folgor, Mr. Manning and others. Silver Anniversary. In both Manhattan and Brooklyn the Catholic churches are making elaborate arrangements to celebrate the silver anniversary of Popo Leo XIII., which will occur two days hence. A pilgrimage of clergy and laymen to Rome Is being planned by Bishop McDonnell, of Brooklyn, in furthor celebration of tho pope's jubi lee. Colored People of New York. There are 60,000 eolored inhabi tants in Now York City and the ex cess of colored women ovor colored men as shown by the last Federal census Is 6,000, The overwhelming majority aro not natives of (this state, but come from the south. The great bulk .of thom come from Virginia, Maryland, North and South .Carolina, Georgia and Missouri. Mississippi, ly for money. But here is a very young girl arrested for murdering a man who refused to marry her. Her coolness under arrest and her calm denial of guilt in the face of police evidence, have certainly augmented public curiosity concerning the mor al and intellectual calibre of the girl capable of planning and executing such a deed, and 'then holding her self with all the self-poise of assured Innocence. THE COLORADO HORROR. Fifth Snow Slide Has Occurred at Tellurlde. Denver, March 1. Meager advices from Tellurlde say the fifth snow slide has occurred there this morning. Though they caused no deaths, they prevented resumption of work of res cuing the victims of yesterday's dread ful slide. It Is estimated now that 24 were killed in the slide yesterday. Fourteen of those snowed under wore rescued. Snow slides are reported from many sections of Colorado to day. One man was killed at tho Sher man mine and a second slide occur red a tOuray, killing ono and fatally injuring three others. Rebellion Again ln China. Washington, March 1. The follow ing was received by the' state depart ment this afternoon from the United States copbuI at Canton? "A rebellion has broken out nt Nannlng, in tho province of Kwang, At tho request of the governor of tho province mission aries wore ordered by me to leave immediately, under a pledged escort, to be taken to Wu Chow. Details will be aont later." 1 in an Engine Cab, Which He Says Was a Delightful Experience. Portage, Pa., March 1. Prince Henry's special is held here by a f freight wreck, two miles west of this place, and the railroad people are un able 'to say when he will be able to get away. The prince left his car for a short walk and was approached by a shabbily-dressed man, but the secret service man kept the stranger away. The Prince Passes Johnstown. Johnstown, Pa March 1. Prineti Henry arrived here two hours late on account of a train wreck near Portage. The train did not stop here. The prince and party were riding in a cab and bowed to the people, who cheered as the train sped by. Liked'His Ride in the Cab. Johnstown, Pa., March 1. The prince enjoyed himself thoroughly during the ride to this city. He was particularly pleased with his experi ence in the cab with the fireman and engineer. At Altoona', because he was dressed In civilian clothes, he was not recognized by the mayor, who headed the committee to extend the freedom of the city to the royal guest. "Where Is the prince?" exclaimed the mayor, digging his elbow into a quiet gentle man whom he met. "I am the prince," responded the quiet gentleman, with a smile, "and the mayor nearly was taken off his feet with astonishment. Interested in Johnstown. The prince was greatly interested in Johnstown as he had heard of its great calamity, and inquired about the minute details of tho disaster, until he had it fixed in his mind clearly. The time lost at Portage will probably be made up before his train reaches Chattanooga. It is about decided to cut out the' trip to Lookout Mountain The prince will, however, be driven over to Missionary Ridge. Reception at Pittsburg. Pittsburg, March 1. Only .about a 10-mlnute stop was made here. The recoptlo accorded the prince at che depot was enthusiastic, but dignified. Patriotic songs and a presentation ad dress of welcome, by former German soldiers and sailors, following by tho official welcome, formed the formal program Qf the reception. Lord Kitchener's Report. London, ?-rrcTi 2. LjkI ICIti-hencr today reports aa .follows: "Autheiilic list of the Boor casualties fa Thurs day's block house drive, were 60 kill ed and 10 wounded and 759 captured, besides ovor 100 wounded whom the Boers removed from tho field. up a cent. We look for more active markets from this time forward. New York closed 82; Chicago 76 . Closed yesterday; 82. Opened today, 82. Range today, 8282. Closed today, 82. Sugar, 128. Steel, 43. St. Paul, 162. Union Pacific, 98. Wheat in Chicago. Chicago, March 1. 'Wheat is quot ed at 7076c per bushel. Wheat in San Francisco. San Francisco, March 1. Wheat Is quoted at $1.12 per cental. The Sweeten-Hankins Sho'ot- ing Excites. Much. Interest. MEN QUARREL OVER. 'THE HARSHALSHH1P. Agree on Philippine'Tariff. Washington, March 1; Conferees of the house and senate held a long session this morning, at which an agreement on .the Philippine tariff bill was reached. With the exception of a few unimportant changes, the bill will become a law just as it passed the senate. The duties to be levied will be 75 per cent of the full DIngley rates, the receipts to be used for the benefit of the Philippines. Charged With Murder. . San Francisco, March 1. Charles Seifert, arrested as a suspect for the Flora Fuller murder, was brought to this city today. He states that he did not know the girl and is entirely Innocent of the crime. He has a fa cial resemblance to the suspect, Ben nett, but is much lighter in weight. Chief of Detectives Seymour thinks he Is not the man wanted. Hankins Fired the First Shot, Which Took Effect in .Ceiling Sweeten Fired Four Shots, Three of Which Took Effect, one After His Victim Had Fallen. Arlington, March 1. The shooting of R. R. Hankins, ex-city marshal, by T. C. Sweeten, the present marshal, at Arlington, Thursday afternoon, as heretofore reported in the East Oro gonian, Is the sole topic of conversa tion In this city. Little was determined at the coro ner's inquest on Friday". The testi mony showed that Hankins fired tha first shot, which took effect in tho ceiling, and that Sweeten fired four shots In all, one after Hankins had fallen. Three of Sweeten's bullets took effect. The verdict of the jury was that Sweeten shot and killed Hankins, but vouchsafed no further opinion. Hankins, until recently, had served as city marshal, being succeeded by Sweeten. There was, 111 will between the men on account of it. They had quarreled concerning the differences. When they met in the postoffico Thursday afternoon, words passed and Hankins drew a pistol, w.hea Sweeten shot him to death. Hankins left a widow, but no child ren. Sweeten has a wife and,- three children. Both men had resided ia Arlington for many years and wero well known and respected. Hankins had served as coroner of the county several terms, and was night watch man for quite a while. Sweeten has served as constable and later as mar shal. When the district attorney arrives from Condon, county seat of Gilliam, the examination will occur. Sweeten, is in custody, having surrenderel himself immediately after the shoot ing. Hankins' funeral today, was con ducted under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, of which order he was a member. BUILDING COLLAPSES. in Cleve to the Four-Story Brick Building land, Ohio, Tumbles Ground. Cleveland, O., March 1. The Cleve land Banking Company's four-story building collapsed this morning. IJour girls and two men are missing and are supposed to be dead in the ruins. The collapse is attributed to over weighting of the top floor. Government Timber to Be Sold., Tacoma, March 1. Superintendent Sheller, of the Northwestern forest re serve, has been notified by the de partment of the interior that large tracts of standing timber on the foi est reserves will be sold to tliehlgh est bidders. This will greatly in crease the available timber supply. A Heavy Villain. Odesa, March l.Ax industrial magnate named Alexander Aflanolf, has absconded, after perpetrating frauds amounting to $LQQO,000. Kag- fiisu ana .American apusep principal suiterers. , ROYAL A Imparts that peculiar lightness, sweetne, and flavor noticed in the finest calcei cake, biscuit; rolls, crusts, 'etc. , wic) pert pastry cooks declare ja tujbt)j oy me use .01 any owjer X9 1 J V v it r - w.u. M. 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