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About The Dalles times-mountaineer. (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 5, 1889)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5. 1S89. OUR PROSPECTS. Nothwithstanding the severe drouth of the past season, causing the crops in th.e Inland Empire to fall below the ayprage, The Dalles has made more substantial progress than any year in , Iicr history. Among the factors of - permanent development are a daily ' tiBDer. roller flour mill and electric light plant. A city cannot exist without these, and since these have been established our future is very hotpf ul. A caper is the voice of the a community, and advertises the re sources of a conntry and attracts cap ital in a manner in which no other agency can. The first inquiry of the visitor is, Have you a daily paper pub lished in the cityt and its columns are carefully scanned to see the businesses represented and the future outlook of the community. It is the consolidated desires of the people, condensed in as email a space as possible, informing all strangers of the resources of the conn try and what is necessary to develop- ment Aside from this, it speaks of the enterprise or lack of enterprise to all its numerous exchanges, and these . send them broadcast through distant cities. Until -Mr. Curtis erected his roller mill our merchants sect thous ands of dollars every year to other points to supply our citizens with flour; but this has been stopped. We manufacture as good a brand of flour here as can be purchased anywhere, and Mr. Curtis has paid the highest price for wheat and attracted trade to The Dalles This is a factor which vill iio doubt greatly increase the facilities of this rity as an agri cultural center. When the lights wei 2 Erst started, the citizens did not understand their convenience; but now they would not do without them for any price. The enterprise of the projector, Mr. H. Glenn, was very commendable, and we feel assured that he will be amulv reimbursed for his outlay. Abide from these as perraa nent institutions of The Dalles, sev eral expensive structures have been erected which would be ornaments to any city. The three-story brick block of Mr. Max Vogt, and opera house now nearly completed, ere edifices. which warrant the substantial growth of The Dalks. Mr. Vogt will have expended over $150,000 in buildings this season, a very large sum for one person, and every dollar of Mb wealth has been made in our midst. Mr. L C. Nickelsen is also erecting a very hand some two-story brick, for business purposes. In eyery portion of the suburbs beautiful residences have been erected, and we have heard it estima ted by one of our contractors that over $500,000 have been expended in bu lJings this year. This is one year of substantial progress for this point, the gateway of the Inland Empire, and next year we expect to see further advancement We should have a new system of waterworks, a street railway and a telephone sys tem, and with the opening of next spring we believe these will be in augurated. THE AMERICAN CONGRESS. The delegates to the American con gress, soon to convene in this country, are arriving" in New York. Those already here express themselves fully in sympathy with the movement and expect the most beneficial results. Senor Zelapa, from Honduras, ex presses the sentiments of his nation in this manner: "Our people are very enthusiastic over this international congress and expect many advantages to result from it We wish to develop our mining and agricultural interests ; ' but our mines are what we want to see in operation as soon as possible. We need railroads and an enlargement of congress with foreign countries, especially the United States. All classes in our country need closer re lations with your people." England and France have reaped a rich har vest from these countries in former years; but the time has come . when they desire trade intercourse with our republic, and it is hoped the forth coming American congress will more firmly bind together the isolated na tions on the western continent The little countries in Central and South America desire development of their mining and other resources, and the United States have sufficient surplus pipital to accomplish these objects. England desires "dumping" ground for her surplus products, and while the ports of South America are open to her commerce, she will find it conve nient and profitable to take adyautage of them. If, as a result of this con gress, the beauties of protection can be shown these countries, the annual outpouring of revenue into the coffers of London capitalists will cease, and this money will be retained to impel the growth and development of their own industries. It is questionable whether there can exist lasting harmony between the de scendants of the Anglo-Saxon and Latin races on this continent The institutions and traditions of these races are far different, and the laws and customs wide apart. But all na tions on this western continent are interested in closer commercial inter course, and the Latin and Saxon may shake hands for this purpose. The Pan-American congress it now in session in Washington City with this object in view. If a uniou for the purposes of trade could be effected it would be much better for all con cerned, and be tie means of segrega ting the republics of America from the monarchies of Europe. The con gress is to consider not only plans of arbitration for the settlement of disa greements and disputes, and measures for the conservation of the general welfare of all the -American states, hut also measures for the improve ment cf trade relations between those countries. Among the latter are plans looking toward the formation of an American customs union and the establishment of regular and frequent inter-communication, of a uniform system of customs regulations, of a uniform method of determining the classification and valuation of mer chandise, of a uniform system of in voices, of a uniform system of eights and measures, of uniform laws to pro tect patent rights, copyrights and trade-marks, and of a common silver coin to be issued by each government and to be legal tender in all commer cial transactions between the citizens of all the American states. The out come of the deliberations of the con gress will be awaited with interest not onlv in the United States but in Europe, where the project of the con gress has apparently excited some un easiness. In the River and Harbor improve ments Oregon is credited with receiv ing $4,152,312 and Washington with onlv $78,500. This will lead one to infer that this state had received nearly all the congressional appropria tions, and that our neighbor had been almost completely ignored. Washing on is as much interested in removing the obstructions to navigation in the Columbia as Oregon, and the sums ex pended at the mouth of the Columbia and at the locks at the Cascades have een for the benefit of both. An open river is the great desire of the Inland Empire, and this comprehends Oregon, Washington and Idaho. J. be river forms the boundary between the two leading commonwealths in the northwest, and its free navigation would enhance the price of all oroducts crown in this vast r.gion of country. When Washing ton. with her two senators and one member of the lower house, is heard in the halls of congress, she will give forth no uncertain scund on this open river question. And Idaho, in a few years, will be admitted into the union, and she will be as staunch a friend to the free navigation of the Columbia river as any portion of the great north west The appropriations for the improvement cf the Columbia river have not been only fur Oregon and Washington, but for the whole north west We conversed with a man yesterday who had lately made a visit to his old home in the east, and he speaks affairs in gf neral as very deplorable, Laborers receive very small wag and mechanics but a trine more. Farmers are satisfied with small re turns, and the proceeds of their ha vests are nothing in comparison with those in the northwest. There are too many people, and the soil is overworked, In answer to the question - whether he would like to return and make his permanent residence at his old home his emphatic answer was in the nega tive. He is well satisfied with Ore gon and desires no change. .every year these toilers in the east, working for a mere pittance, are looking to the west for relief, and as soon as possible they -join the army of immigrants, which every year is pouring into the country. Oregon and Washington have enough vacant acres for thous ands more of these home seekers, and we extend to all who are honest and industrious a hearty welcome. If our board of trade would make an effort to disseminate in the east papers and pamphlets descriptive of our country and its resourcer, Wasco county would receive her quota of immigrants. The Democrats are continually harp ing on the apparently logical presen tation of the tariff question that if protection does not increase the selling price or the article, in what manner does it protect the home product? In the first instance, it keeps the foreign product from competing with the home article, and this allows our manufac turers an opportunity to compete with each other until the article is placed on the market at the lowest minimum price. A fair illustration of this is the low price of American calicoes. It also saves to the country and the chan nels of trade the purchase price of the article, and tends to encourage the development of productive industries. Free-traders in the Bri'ish parliament have declared that if our protective duties were annulled, they would crip ple American industries by flooding American markets with the sumlus product of their looms; and after this was accomplished they would force Americans to take British goods at prices dictated by British manufactur ers. To understand the real benefits of protection facts must be taken in consideration as demonstrated by ex perience, and theories laid aside. The French elections Lave resulted in a complete victory tor the republic, and the turbulence of French politics will not disturb the peace of Europe for some time to come. The follow ers of Boulanger have been defeated, and the quiet of the French assembly will not be disturbed by wild and un reasonable Boulangism. The Paris exposition has been a great factor in unifying France, for there is no people more enthusiastic after glitter and gloss than these descendants of the old Gauls, and a good and grand ex hibition has a greater attractive force to this people than anything else. Perhaps the Paris show has been the most successful ever held, and for many years to come the happy French men will refer in glowing terms to the great exposition of 1889. It will lead them to feel kindly toward the pres ent government, and the republic will be on a firm basis while the memory of the exposition lasts. A very beautiful ceremony was wit nessed at West Point yesterday in ua veiling the portraits of Grant, Sheri dan and Sherman, presented to the academy by , Mr. Geo. W. Childs. Gen. Porter made the presentation speech, which was an eloquent tribute to the three great generals of the late war. The exercises were held in the presence of the international congress and a large number of visitors. more appropriate gallery for these portraits could not be chosen than the halls of the great military academy, and these can but have a stimulating effect upon the minds of the military cadets who have chosen the profession of arms. Gen. Sherman, although the senior of 'the three, was the only one living, and this added to the effect of his short speech on the occasion. The event will be a, very memorable one to all present, and- will be treasured for long years in the minds of the younger portion. It' is doubtful if three ereater military ' heroes than these have ever lived in any age or in any country, and the United States may well accord them the highest praise. Democratic papers are applauding Gov. Pennoyer because he is attempt ing to enforce the fish law against Mr. I. 11. Taffe. of Celilo. It is a com mendable characteristic in the execu tive of a state to carefully watch the enforcement of the statutory proyi &ions against crimes which are malum in se or malum vohibUum; but our Democratic cotemporaries must know that the governor while he is trying to protect the salmon around the falls at Celilo has entirely failed to make the least effort to protect his own fel low beings from crimes which are ram pant in every city of the state. The law against gambling and lotteries, against selling or giving liquors to minors, in favor of the observance of Sunday as a holiday and others are violated almost every day, and some under his nose at the capital of the state, and still he makes no effort to enforce them. If Gov. Pennoyerdesirea to pose as a model executive'be should pay less attention to Taffe and the salmon at Celilo and more to the men and boys of Oregon. The Democracy of Massachusetts starts out very boldly in endorsing the ever living principles of the party and the platform of the Democratic na tional convention. The "ever-living principles" are high sounding words, but they are as false as they could be. The party of which Mr. Cleveland was the leader in 1884 was not the party of 1860 and subsequent years. The principles contained in the platform of 1864 have been disavowed by every prominent Democratic speaker in the country, and the record for the last few years is the only one to which any reference is made. Instead of the party being one of ever-living princi ples, it has been one of pretenses and theories to catch nnthinking voters. The lack of "living principles" sounded the death knell of the party in the new states last Monday, and until it comes before the people upon a broad and liberal national platform it only courts defeat The cruel dealings of the Kansas mob with Mri Edwards and her hus band should be a warning to all mobs who attempt by violence to right the wrongs of a community. The wild unthinking herd of rioters supposed that the child of Mr. and Mrs. Bloom er baa been murdered by the .d- wardses, and after dealing with them in a most brutal manner the girl was found alive and well. Fortunately Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were not killed; but the leaders of mobs should exercise some intelligence and discre tion and not attempt to punish i crime before one is committed. The better plan is always to allow the law to take its course, and the peace of communities will suffer less disturb ances. ine Utah commission has ascer tained the incontrovertible fact that Mormons, the same as other rehg ionises, accept "revelations as more binding than the laws of the land. .in is is not at all strange, and is in harmony with the belief of almost all cUnou inations. Religion must be su preme, if it answers the purpose of dictator of the consciences of men, and as Bach its teachings are followed implicitly by all Lonest believers. If Mormons bent whit they consider divine revelations to the level of hu man laws it would le indisputable evidence that they had little faith in the teachings of Joe Smith or Brig- ham Young. It is rumored that the county court is considering the proposition of mat ing a nominal levy, suincient to pay the state tax, and allow the county indebtedness to continue another year. This is to be done because of the partial failure of crops this year, and we think will be approved by our best citizens. The county has sufficient property for creditors to wait one year, and we do not believe this will depreciate our script in the least This will make it easy on the farmers who have raised short crops, and will be no burden on the couuty. We hope at the next session of the county court this plan will be adopted by the judge and com missioners. When the New York and Chicago papers decide upon the place to hold the great exposition of 1892, some ac tivity will be developed in erecting suitable buildings, etc, for the accom modation of guests, If a tower is to be erected which will overshadow the Eiffel one by 500 feet, it is almost time that something should be done towards its erection. New York is the metropolis of the new world, and Chicago is about the center of popu lation, and a live, active, enterpris ing city. The merits of both are well known, and it will be a difficult mat ter to decide which should have " the preference. - . The last few years have proved be yond controversy that in this yicinity the soil is well adapted to the growth of grapes of all varieties, and this fact could be turned to advantage in the manufacture of wines. California reaps a rich harvest in this product every year, and wo can see no reason why Eastern Oregon cannot do the same. Our soil and climate are adapted to vine culture, and a little attention paid to this matter would be the means of starting an industry which would eventually build up a valuable export trade. . Since the death of the great writer, Wilkie Collins, it has been ascertained that, like DcQuii.cy and Coleridge, he was addicted to the opium habit, and this has been heralded forth in the press of the country. As an excuse for this habit it is stated that the nov elist was a constant sufferer from a paibful malady, and his only relief was in the use of the drug. The failings of great men make them mortal, and people should take more delight in the virtues which they preached and prac ticed than in their vices. It is reported that Italy will expel Kossuth from her domain because in an address to the Hungarians he pro tested against Premier Tirza's tirade against France. This' old gentleman has passed the four-score mile-stone, and his life has been a "troubled stream." Now that he has but a few more years to live, and having spent the best years of his earlier manhood in a desperate struggle for the inde pendence of his people he, should be allowed to pass his last days in peace. If England is such a bright and successful example of free-trade, it is strange that nearly every European nation has opposed her economic pol icy. Within the last few years France and Germany have adopted the pro tection theory, and Holland has very lately increased her duties on imports. The Cobden club, with all its smooth sentences, is making few converts, and it will take a long time before its doc trine of "peace on earth, good will to men" will be popular. The Republicans have made no na tional nominations, although the Democracy has been floating Cleveland stock on the market for some time. The N. Y. Sun says Mr. C. will not be nominated in 1892, and it is very likely some other man would hav better chances of success. When the time rolls around the Republicans will meet in national convention and nominate the president for the four years succeeding, as they did in 1888. EDITORIAL NOTES. The DeoLOcratio press cannot leave Corporal Tanner alone. They can never forgive the injury he has done the party. Kansas City is shipping hogs to Mexico, and this promises eventually to be quite renumerative, as during the past month she hes shipped 6000. For years the Democrats in the low er house have kept the new territories out of the union. The voters to mor row in the new state will not forget their friends and elect the Republican ticket by a rousing majority. Among the latest novelties in Paris is a Buddhist temple, with 300 com municants. The Parisian people must have variety, and perhaps this Hindoo religion will save them from inaugu rating the commune for a few months, The Democrats are claiming Mon tana; but this will not be decided until the returns are more complete. With the two Dakotas and Washing ton the Republicans should not be dis couraged if Montana has elected one or two Democratic state officers. With a Republican member of the lower house and two senators from w asbington during the coming ses sion of congress, we may expect lib eral appropriations for the Columbia river. These two commonwealths are directly interested in opening this great artery of commerce to the people. Nearly all great men in this age of the world publish books; very few edit papers. The former pays well and appears to suit the desires of the public. Gen. Butler is the last one of our noted men who have entered the list as a book-writer. It will be forth coming soon, and "sold only on sub scription." This year has been one of unusual prosperity throughout the Inland Em pire. The rich resources of the coun try have been developed, and capital has been attracted to the northwest, Another year will witness further progress, as the country is only par tially developed, and there are rich lands waiting for occupants. A buxom widow of 50 bright and sunshiny summers in Indiana has lately received $2,000 in a breach of promise case in which the trifler with her affections had experienced 80 harsh and hard winters. This only verifies the fact so well known that however decript the body may become the heart always remains young. Washington has given an over whelming Republican majority, as ex pected. The returns are not all re ceived so that figures can be given, but sufficient are given in the Orego man of to-day to warrant the asser tion that Washington, in her first act of statehood, has not disappointed her friends. Shots have been interchanged be tween a Moorish battery and a Span ish man-of-war, and the blood of the Castilians are hot Of course Spain would not object to a small war with Morocco, just to acquire a little more territory. She has very few colonies, and would uce almost any pretense to increase the number. Delegates to the international con gress assembled in Washington City yesterday, and were addressed in a very eloquent manner by Secretary Blaine. He detailed to all present the benefits which would be derived from a closer union of the different American nations. His remarks were well received, and it is hoped the con gress will accomplish the desired ob ject The next projected held or opera tions for John Burns, the leader of the London dock strikes, is Australia. While he performed his duty with his fellow-laborers in England the world looked on and applauded; but when he undertakes a foreign mission takes upon himself the character of traveling agitator. The dispatches to-day make Repub licans more iubilant Montana, the two Dakotas and Washington will have Republican representatives and senators in the next congress. The policy of President Cleveland and the lower house of congress has weakened the Democracy in all the new states and strengthened the Republicans. LATE NEWS. A TERRIBLE DISASTER ON A SOUTHERN RIVER. New Orleans, La., Oct. 3. The steamer Corona, of t lie Ouachita Consoli dated Xiine, left here last evening lor the Ouachita river, with a full- cargo freight and a good list of passengers, one exploded her boilers at aiset nvei nearly opposite Port Hudson, at 11:45 this morning, causing the loss of tbe steamer, and about forty lives. The An clior line steamer City of St. Louis, Cap tain James O'Neil, was hear, and with its crew and boats saved many lives. Tbe surviving . passengers 1 and crew were taken" on board by Captain O.Neil and kindly cared tor. Ten of tbe saved are wonuded, but not dangerously. -.- Mrs. Robertson says that when the Co rona arrived opposite False river landing, about sixteen miles below iiayou Sara, one of tbe boilers' exploded, tearing tbe boat to pieces, when sue sank in tbe deep water in a few seconds Mrs. Ilobertsoo says that she was wedged in tbe ladies' cabin with some of tbe debris lvmg across ber lower limbs, but was suddenly re leased and found herself floating in the river. She sank twice, but luckily was picked up and escaped witlronly a few painful bruises on her limbs. No one seems to be able to give any ex planation as to the cause of the disaster, Captain T Sweeny, one of the officers of tbe line, who assumed command on the death of Captain Blank: says that tbe ex plosion was not doe to too high a pressure of steam. He bad just bad occasion to examine the gauge, and is sure that there was not a pressure of more than 135 pounds. The boat had a moderate cargo. She was in tbe middle of tbe river, just below tbe landing at Arbroth, and had juet whistled to pass the City of St. Louis, lortunately coming down at tbe time. A COLLISION ON THIS HIGH SEAS, New York, Oct. 3. A special cable to World from St. Pierre, Miuuelon, says The trans-Atlantic Geographic, of the uossiere line, Captain f aussen command ing, bound from Montreal to Southamp ton with cattle, sbeepanu a cargo of gen eral merchandise, which left Sydney Tuesday, collided with the Nova Scotia vessel, Minnie Swift, forty miles off St. Pierre yesterday morning. Tbe Minnie Swift sank within two minuter, drown ing, as nearly as can be ascertained, two women, tbree children and ten men Tbe others, with a part of tbe crew of Norwegian vessel, who had previously beeu picked up, got on board tbe steam er, which, despite all efforts also sank, at 11 o'clock A M. Two boats, containing about thirty-five persons, which put off from tbe steamer t any in the morning, are still missing, A third boat with tie captain and fif teen Others, was picked ub by tbe schoon er Sister Be'.l and brought to St. Pierre. FOUNDERED AT SEA. New York, Oct. 3.A dispatch to tbe Maritime Exchange, dated Nassau, Sep tember 30, announces that tbe British steamer, Earn more, from Baltimore for Kio J&niero, foundered at sea in a gal September 5. All hands were lost, ex cept seven. The total loss was about twenty-eigbt. Tbe storm which prevailed early in September struck tbe Earn moor when she was off tbe West Indies. On the 6th of September the ship bad to be abandoned. and two boats were launched. Fust Om ccr Painter and Second Engineer Mell drum and fire seamen were in one boat, and Captain Gray, two officers and six teen of the ciew in tbe long boat. This boat has not been beard from. A cablegram from St. James says that the small boat has arrived, but tbe five sailors aie in' a dyinp condition. It is barely possible that those in the long boat may have been picked up by some vessel. STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Salem, Or., Oct. 3 Governor Pen nooer, Secretary McBride and Supenn tehdent McElroy .returned from a meeting oi tne board ot regeants ot the State Agricultural college. A revised course of study was adopted, in which special attention is to be given to practical and scientific agriculture and tbe mechanic arts. I he board examined the- new buildings and found the brick building ot the department or mechanical engine ering, and tbe buildiLg to be csed as boarding half and dormitory, nearly completed. the o. b. & k. lease.' New York, Oct 3. The Tribune is authority for the statement that ajspecial meeting or stock-holders of tbe Oregon Railway & Navigation Company is to be held October 17th, to make modifications in the terms of tbe lease to tbe Oregon Short Line Company, controlled by tbe Union Pacific railroad. There is no doubt, says this journal, that these changes will be made, or that the ad vantage well be in favor ot tbe lessee company. AN ADVENTUROUS CAREER. Washington, Oct. 3 After a stormy career, James o. Clark, of Tombstone, Arizona, died here to-day, almost-in ab ject poverty. He was a "Forty-niner" in tbe gold fever days of California, and in later years a minicg adventurer. He wandered over many, of tbe western ter ritories, and into Mexico, and even pene trated tbe sub arctic regions of British America. During the cwil war be was a cotton speculator. Ho lived like a prince, and his wealth at one time was estimated at 5,000,000. MONTANA IS DIVIDED. Helena, Moot., Oct 2. Tbe Demo crats concede the election of Carter to congress. Toole, Dem- is 300 ahead of Bower, Rep- for governor, with four coun ties, claimed by both parties, still unheard irom. 1 be Democrats bave the legisla ture by a small majority. Tbe republi cans elect a majority of the minor state omcers. The Independent claims tbe election of loole, item., by tbree to tour hundred, and a majority of nine on joint ballot in the legislature. All figuies on majorities are estimated, as tbe count is not yet completed in any connty. WASHINGTON IS ALL RIGHT. Olympia, Oct 2 The Washington constitution has been adopted by 18,000 ro su.uuu maioniy. l oe wbole republi can state ticket is elected by 8000 to 10. 000. Of tbe 110 members of the legisla ture in both bouse tbe democrats have not elected more than 15. The prohibi tion and woman suffrage clauses of t he constitution ' have been, defeated. For State capital Olympia is largely ahead of all competitors, and may have a majontv over all, although better judgment is that a later ballot will be necessary to decide it. All ot tbe principal towns Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane Falls. Olympia," Port Town send and Vancouver voted heavily lor tne consuiuiion, ana gave large re publican majorities. THE DAKOTAS ARE SOLID. St. Paul, Oct. "2 The returns from North Dakota shows that Miller, Rep, for governor received 5000 more votes than Rosch, Dem. All the returns yet received indicate that the vote for con- pressmen drew out at least 2UUU more votes, making the msjerity for n. C. llonsborough for congress' .7000 or more. Returns sufficient to indicate the results have been received from twenty-six ol tbe thirty one legislative districts in the state. There are twenty republican, five democratic and one independent republi can senators, and forty-two republican and ten democratic representatives. Of the new district judges tbe republicans elected three and tbe democrats three. The election of officers and congress man in South Dakota cut a rather small figure, the vote being acknowledged to be one-sided. Tbe contest for tbe location of the capital overshadowed all else. Late this afternoon the first vote came from the Black Hills region, which was tbougbc to hold the balance of power, and it was so overwhelmingly in favor of Pierre that it seemed but right tbat tbe residents of that city should continue tbe jollification which was started this morn ing. repurlican by two. Helena, Mont., Get, 3. Tbe repub icans have two miijority on joint ballot in the legislature. Toole, democrat, is elected governor by less than 100 major ity. A MTSTEROUS MURDER. Astoria, Oct. 2. This morning the 1 body ot dlicbael Hirvas was found life less in bis room. Circumstances indicate tbat a murder bas been committed. The skull was fractured. An inquest is to be neid to-morrow morning. POWDERLY ON THE K. OF L. St. Louis, Oct. 2. In an interview to day, Grand Master Workman Powderly said : "As to tbe statements that the Knights of Labor bave been losing pow er and that they bave no confidence in tne executive committee, tbere is no truth iu them. The order has been crow ing rapidly within tbe last year, and tbe greatest cause of its growth is the feeling mat tne executive board is acting in i manner conducive to tbe best interests of tbe order." THE CAMPECHE CYCLONE. St. Louis, Oct. 2. Dispatches from the City of Mexico say that tbe cvclone which swept the coast of Campeth ; last montn was so strong in the (city of Car men tbat trees were pulled up by the roots and thrown upon tbe houses, which they crushed like egg s ells. Vessel after vessel was driven ashore, among them twelve foreign barges. some ot tnem are nign and dry on the beach and others partially submerged, and still others with their masts sticking out ot the water. The number of lives lost is unknown. ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD. Salem, Oct, 2. Mr. Syron.of Ballston, bas just celebrated the 100th anniversary oi nis uiriuaay. ae came to Oregon in 1852. and has ten children, and seventy- six grand and great grand children. He took part in the wai of 1812 th e REVENUE CUTTER BEAR. Washington, Oct. 1. Tbe where abouts of the revenue cutter Bear has been made known to tbe navy depart ment by Lieut-Commander Stockton, of the Tbetis. Tbe Bear was at Point Barrow July 29, when the Thetis arrived there, and was still in port August 8. when tbe latter vessel left for a short cruise to tbe eastward, where the whaling fleet is cruising. A t-ite for the Point Bairow refuge station has been selected by Cap- lain tieaiey, ana tne noose was well un der way while the Thetis was tbere. Tbe whalers lent much assistance. THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR. St. Louis, Oct. 1. The general execu tive board of the Unigbts of .Labor began a session here to-day. General Master Workman Powderly said that tbe session was a regular one. Referring to tbe re ports tbat people would bring charges against him, he said that be had come with bis trunk full of papers bearing on the great Southwestern strike, and stood ready to answer all charges. He said that be was opposed to the appointment of Furlong as chief of the government secret service, me reason is Furlong's persecution of the men engaged in the Southwestern strike, who were innocent ot all wrong doing. His piotest, he said, is made both as an individual and as the spokesman of the Knights of Labor. ic-nigut rowoeriy addressed a mass meeting of local assemblies, and boldly aeneuncea nis enemies. THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION. Chicago, Oct. 1. Tbe interstate com merce commission listened to a lot of tes timony regarding alleged violations of the law in regard to through joint rates by tbe Chicago & Alton, all in the shape oi rumors. Cbairmaa Midgley, of tbe Western Freight Association, gave the origin of tbe stop over privilege for stock and grain at Kansas City, and his answer to a question disclosed the fact that from a period of ten days originally it bad been subsequently extended to thirty days, and later to six months, and he finally aamittca mat grain bad been shipped on bills lour years; F. C. Mayley. joint agent of the West ern Freight Association at Kansas City. occupied nearly two Honrs dodging ques tions, ana telling rumors tbat be bad beard. According to these rumors, not only tbe Alton but the Rock Island and St. Pant roads were guilty of leasing cars, i ne rumors could not oe untan gled and the matter was submitted to tbe commission. During the afternoon Judge Coolev de livered bis opinion on tbe right of the Interstate Commerce Railway Associa tion to anticipate rate cutting and make charges, as it has done against tbe Alton. The opinion says, in substance: "The commission does not care to pass upon tbe question now, so far as to express any opinion upon tbe reasons given for it. In this case we think it advisable tbat the members ot tbe association, or some of tbem, should be parties to the complaint instead oi using, toe association, and we give leave to amend the complaint in mat manner." Regarding tbe complaint itself, which alleges ttulair dissnmination in live stock tates between Chicago and Kansas City and beyond, Judge Cooley said that a prima facie case having been made out as to tbe American Lave Mock Association, a showing of its railway contract would be required. Tbe bearing will be bad at Washing ton. . "little lord fauntleroy." London, Oct 1. Mrs. Francis Hod son Burnett is accused of stealing the entire plot and most of the dialogue of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" from Mrs. A. T. Win- tlirop an American lady who bad appeal ed to ber for advice and guidance. Mrs. Wintbrop wrote a book called "Wilfred, and published it five years ago. She sent a copy to Mrs. Burnett who she says, 32 X2i2. the Mrg. Buroett denies tbe story. FATAL LEAP. Tbenton, N. J, Oct. 1. At the inter state fair grounds to day Baptiste Peraad UftiuH fmm . 1 Sfl frnt t rtwtr tn m not lm low. Oa nearinz tbe. net be save a sad- den tarn and fell flat on bis back on tbe ground and was almost Instantly killed BURIED IK THE DEBBIS. Ead Claire, Wis , Oct. 1 While at work in a sewer trencb this morniog, sev eral laborers were bnried by a cave in. Christian Bcbunning was taken out dead, and Jacob, bis brother, is dyinir. Anton Utne ana Arcuie lav lor were injured in' ternally. It is thought tbat another man uyel beneath , tne debris. THE SILVER QUESTION. St. Louis, Oct. 1. The call and ad dress committee of the national silver convention met this afternoon in consul tation with Congressman R. P. Bland of this state, and Cut. Egan of Colorado. The address as prepared covers tbe silver question as it concerns tbe welfare of several industries ot the country. Par ticular stress is laid upon tbe subject in connection who ine agricultural inaus- tnesof tbe United States, and statistics are givien showing the manner in which the American farmer, and laborer is brought into competition with tbe Hindoo laborers of India, tbe latter not only be ing able to sbut the American farmers out of tbe markets of Europe, but being ble also to snip even to tbe markets of New York, Chicago. St. Louis, and other American centers. Children Cry for Pitchers Castorlai a. in-y-MM- -V fvXn ii for Infants and Children. '"Caatorialasowenadaptedtoehndrantliat I Caatorta enres Oolte, OMtrpaHoti, t recommend it aa superior to any prescription I Boor Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation. known to me." H. A. Abcskb, 1L D., I Km" orms, eirea sleep, and promotes d 111 So. Oxford St, BrooUjn, N. Y. witKuttaJurlous medication. Taa Cshtaub Company, 77 Hurray Street, N. T.' The Dalles Trunk Factory. We will sell TRUNKS, BAGS and VALISES, wholesale and retail, at prices that defy comnetitlo n Workmanship beyond comparison. Tbe best. We have in stock everything; you need in the line of trunks, bags, ladies' traveling bags, valises, shawl straps, trunk straps, etc, etc. Will make anything n our line, as sample trunks, costumers', wardrobes, ect. promptly. Repairing department complete. Will fix up your old valises and trunks better than new, promptly and cheaply. Call on us you will be pleasantly surprised. Spanish Merino Bucks ! Vermont Merinos, Owned by Severence it Feet, of California. We have since imported from such breeders as Baker, Shifpee, Strowbridge, Woolsey and Bullard. Our sheep are large, with good constitutions, Fine, Long, Staple and Heavy Fleeees. Our Bucks are now to be seen on Five Mile. We invite an examination of our stock and a correspondence. Prices Greatly Hedueed. E.S. THOMPSON & SON, sep21m2 C. N. TnORflBURY. T. A. HUDSON. T1I0RNBURY k HUDSON, INSURANCE, lone3r to X-oaaa. on Real. Estate, Chattel and Personal security. Will attend to all hind oj Land business be fore tie U. 8. Land Office. Booms 7 and 8, up-stoirs, U. S. Land Office building. THE DALLES. OKEOON.. HUGH CHRISMAN. W. K. COBSON. SUCCESSORS TO C. E. CUR1SJ1AN & SONH, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in FANCY GBOCEBIES AND MILL FEED, Third Street Between Washington and Federal. Bare on band and will sell at the lowest possible pnees, fancy ana otapie urocene and Mill Feed. Highest Cash Price for Country Produce. Call aad examine prices before purchasing else where. ngna Chrisman & Corson. Thompson's Addition -TO- DALLES CITY. Now Ready. for Sale on Easy Terms. Now I the time to buy while PRICES ARE LOW. This traet has been surreyed and platted in acre tracts with convenient streets anJ avenues and so arranred tbat purchasers can ytt one block or sev. eral acres in a body. Tbe lanil is comparatively level, soil excellent, water easily obtained, location pleasaut. beautiful and easy to access and Jains tbe city immediately on the east. Title U. & Patent. Warranty Deeds. FOB SALE BY The Dalles Land and Improvement Co. For particulars apply at the office of the Commnv rooms 7 and 8, Land Office Building, The Dalles, Or. COME AND SEE THE PROPERTY. THORNBURY & HUDSON, apSd&wtf Real Estate Agent. 0. D. TAYLOR, Washington Street, In rear of French a Co's Bank building. THE DAXXES. - OREGON. -THE New Zeland Insurance Cos Is one of the Best In the World Also managers for Oregon, Washington and Idaho or ue Mutual Benefit Life IllSUranCeCO.. OF NEWARK, N. J Paid policy holders, since organisation, $92,812,907.00 ! Assets, market value B40.fcg0.204 14 Surplus, N. T. standard S.512,120 81 One of the most solid companies in the United States. AGENTS WANTED for the State of Oregon Territories of Washington and Idaiio. MONEY LOAN. l - errtrn A T) "VT tj tt a T HT T CI CI MM U 1 A it I JJ U b I N h O O Before starting on a Journey, get an ACCIDENTTICKET. Only 26c for $3000 Insurance. Loaning Money lot non-residents a specialty. 8 per cent, net guaranteed to lenders. o. r. TA LOR, (E Com iMisman , 1 We would call the special attention of wool growers to tbe extra quality of the Spanish Merino Bucks Which we offer for sale this season. Our first importation was from the flock of Jersey Farm, The Dalles, Or. Liquor DwUn. 500 Men Wanted To Unload Shcooners -At NEW BEEK HALL, Court street. Between Mailt and Second. Wines, Liquors and Cigars ol tbe best domestic and imported brands on sale. John Donovan, Prop. J. O. MACK, AVIIOLESALE Liquor Dealer FRENCH'S BLOCK. Second Street, - - The) Dalle- WOOL EXCHANGE SALOON ! DAN. BAKER, Proprietor. NEAR TOE OLD MINT, SECOND ST, THE DALLES. OR. The Best of Wines, Liijuors and Cigars always on band. Kret Lunch every evening. EAST END SALOON, Near tbe Old Hint Building, Second L, The Dalles, Or. Always on band the Best Wines, Liquors, - and Cigars. A. Pleasant Evening Resort. Colombia Brewery and Imported Lager Beer on drauplit. hill & CO.'S SAMPLE ROOMS Keeps constantly on hand thefcholcert Wines, Liquors, Cigars. Corner of Onion red Second Bias The Dalles. Oreros. -THJEJ- FarmersW Butchers EXCHANGE, front Ht Opposite Umatilla House, THE DALLES, OREGON. Wolfgang Schraeder,Prop,r. Always on sale the best, of Imported and Domestie Wines, and Cigars, Bottled Beer of all kinds s 8 per laity BUCHLEB'S BEER ON TAP, FREE LUNCH FOR CUSTOMERS Woltffanff Scliraeder. H. GLENN. Is again at his old stand and has on hand FINEST BRAND OF ENGLISH CEMUNT. Tanks of all sizes, from 1000 to 40,000 kllons, Iliads to oraer. Contracts for all kinds of buildings taken at tbe lowest nirares. New Grocery Store ! -AT TBE CHRISMAN OLD STAND, 194 Third St. Tho Dalles, Or. Will keep on hand a general assortment of Groceries, Canned Goods, Feed and Provisions, And desire a share of the public patmnar. as we sx pact to sell at P kicks to Suit tus Haas Turn. 4 All Ooods Fresh and Warranted Firat-ctass. WELCH & SMITH. Two trail daily, leovir.fr the L'tnatill Houm at 12:10 p. in. rndS a m. The 12:10 train run through to Walla Walla, xn.nctinff at Wallula Junction with the Northern Pacific train far Helena, St. Paulina the Eart. 1 he a Irmin rune through to Farmlnge tun via. Pendietnn and Walla Walla, and to I'nion, La Grande Baker City, connecting at Huntington with Orcein bhort Line for Denver, Council Biiiffa Knw City and thn Kast. Trains going wuet leave Tho Dalle Ht 12:40 P.M. and 8 A.M. . TlPlfCTO MM fnm principtl point In the llulMllO United Statee, Canada and Europe. ELECANT PULLMAN PALACE CARS EMIGRANT BLF.KFINO CARS run Ihroug'i on Express trains to OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS, and ST. PAUL, fr-Free el Charge and Without Changs. Close Connections at Portland for San Francisco and Puget Bound points. To San Francisco Leaving Steamship Wharf Fort land, at 12 liidnight, aa follows: Oroijon Wednesdajr, October t State Sunday, " a Columbia. Thursday, 10 Oieiroo ..Uondaf, M State Fridny, M is Columbia Tuesday, " a Oregon Saturday, 24 State Wednesday, ' SO To Portland Leaving FpcarSt. Wharf, San Francisco, at 10 A. ii. as follows: Stale Tuesday, October 1 Columbia 8atnrdar, " 6 Oretron Wednesday, " State bunday, is Columbia Thursday, " 17 Oregon Monday, " (1 State Friday, ii Columbia TnoMay, M tv HATES OF PASSAGE, (including meals and berths Cabin, 18 00 steerage, S 00 Hound Trip Unlimited, SO 00 For further particulars Inquire of any Arent of the Company, or A. U kuxwcli, A. O. P. 4 T. A., Port, land, Oregon. A. L. MAXWELL, TO SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. By Way or the SouthernPacificCompany's L I IN 14. The MT. SHASTA ROUTE. Qulelcep In Time tlinn Ajiy Otlior Itoulo belwoen Portland and San Francisco Leave Portland 4 1?. M. Daily. Through Timo, 39 Hours. PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPERS TOURIST SLEEPING-OARS, for accomodation of Second-Olass Passentrers, attached to Express Trains. Fare from Portland to Sacramento ana Ban FrandsixKi Unlimited J5 First Class. Limited xO Second Class, Limited 16 TIIHOUG1I iTICKKTH TO ALL POINTS, South and ISnst Via. California. B. KOEHI.ER Alauavur E. P. E OO KRS, Asst. O. F. and I an. Ad TICKET OFPICKM. Cltr Office No, 134, Cor. First and Alder flt. Dejiot " Comet F end Front Sta. Portland, Oregon Big G hMglroa univer sal satisfaction In lb cure of Gonorrhoea and U leet. I prescribe It and feel safe in rceoinmend lo( It to all sufferers. A. J. STOKER, E.D., Deeaiur, IU. PRICE, ai.es. Bold by Druggists. Snipe c Kinersly, The Da.Ha, Or. If any denier says he hu the W. L.. nonclaa Phoca without name auad price stampeu OS) tho lr""i put him down m (rsMtd. VV. L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOE CENTLEMEN. Best In the world. Ee,mlne his S.OO UENVINK HANIt-SEWKD MI OK. 4.00 HANI-HKWKI WELT SHOK. UJtO POLICE AND FA KM Kit M' HHOK. V4.SO KXTKA VAI.U15 ('AI.F SHOK. m-A.UO and 1.7S HOYS' SCHOOL SHOE All made In Conirruu, Button and Lace. W. L. DOUGLAS S3 SHOE l a dTes. Ileet Material. Beat Style. Beat rutins. Lt not sold by your dealer, write W. L DOUGLAS, BKOCKTON. MASS Examine W, L. Douglas $2.00 for Gentleman and Ladies. J. Freiman, Afft.The Dallcs,0r. a; via sjuiimtu su mi ma imu a j a a a. VOICE i trm OtiU. ftr Is pamralt r Mr. UsrrU Mt. mf Umlem. (Hat, lis writs i "Wm ! warts m ftrs fa k91fcO a aos)th I I mow tsv imrf lor tt. C. Aikw at Las all turn, aaad uubU tons a a. 4 mttm vtaks 4a. illlam KM a. Hsrrlabanr, I., writers i l ha mrvrr kNwi ityiattif Mil Hk jrmtr albam. If isrday 1 took onlvr rnuk t par bm ;.- W. J. Bl ame, Bsaaw, Ms., wrilri I ik order for TOtir allaait Most yry Imnm I visit. Mr Bjroai m ohm as Mii wu a w miMnar 4iuv quit mm wU aa mA sink la sir . tract from Ibrtr tatlrf. Kr mm who lak bold of taisjrrand Imsiutja piles mv trmmd pro At. Khali we start VOU in this bumnean nd ImslM pi Irs mv mymmd pro At s. arasUrtia; ainTi w will start joa If roatioa'l oslsr aaiU Writ to wand lasra all about M for voarsrif. aaothrr rsie aixtad of yoa h vowr part i rournan ot ii ftc .- irMi Ua accoaat of a forrrw tuaaofarturrr s Ml 1 SA.tMMI mr aM ro win mm sots to r. nick mo mold Diet. Kpl for oar. Monad m Itoyal Criataati Silk Vrlrst is. CtMrminfrl dcorld fasid. Ilsadsoswasi allmaMWiaa world. Larffcot Bit. Ureal! kanraias mrmr kawwa. Affrau wanted. Liberal Irrwts. Umj Money for agoat. Any M ra kcrosrt a soeressal armt. dolls itMlf mm iM llitkt ar mm talking asBSssary. W krrvr skown, 0017 wants t anr chSM. Agents tike tkoaMnd of orders wltk rapMiirv novr before known. Ureal pronts await seery worker. A treats ar waking fortan. Ladles ntak as mark as mm. Ton, re dsr can do as well a any oa. 'all (a format Ion and term frox to tboso who writ for same, with particular, aad terms for Family Hible, Hooks aud rrrtoclical. After yoa know all. ' mmmmia yon conclude to go no further, wky no karat I dona. sl.ll.a Pki.ljsm.ih A Iftaaaaaasi as U ba as. Id to taw U. AJUUbll We, AVUVITs, MAtaw PAUL KREFT, Artistic Painter and House Decorator, The Dal lea, Orrjran. ' lianas Painting' and Deoorutlns; a Bpecialtr Ne inferior and cheap work done; but good, lastlua work at the lowest prices. Buop ad joining postotBcs on Second Street BLAKELEY & CLARK, THE Z.EADINQ Prescription Druggists, 175 Second Street, The Ssllea. Country and Mall Orders will re ceive Prompt Attention. Mrs. C. L. Phillips, Fashionable Milliner, COURT STREET. (Next door to Tlmbs MocxTAlKmas ofllce.) THE LATEST STYLES -or- Bonnets, Trimmings, etc ONI BAND OF Stock Sheep ! Young- acd la (ood condlfe v a'sa 100 Graded Bucks. Enaulrc at the First Nit'rmal Bank, at A. V WT. Hams e. Co ' store, or at the stock yards of Lansj k Baltmarahe. Jlyl3wU E. r. BOBKRTS SON, f ftO DATH. 1 rV. jOMrmome V fJ " E3 MrdHlybylhs fit trial Chemical 0. 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