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About The Dalles times-mountaineer. (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904 | View Entire Issue (March 8, 1890)
SATURDAY. ....MARCH 8. 1890 NOT SCIENTIFIC. The practical demonstration of a theory is ajaya the best evidence of the adaptability of . a policy to a com munity or a nation. If free-trade has actually benefitted England there is no question that it is the economic policy to be followed; but if protection has been beneficial to America, Germany and France, there can be no reason for demanding a chancre. The basis of principles of political economy de pends npon careful end systematic management; but these cannot be re duced to that, degree. of certainty of ' which those that underlie the sciences . of astronomy or chemistry are suscepti ble. We cannot say to a nation like the tutor says to the student in math ematics: These principles are axioms and cannot be controverted. . If there was the least doubt about the truth of the basis facts in any of the acknowl edged sciences the whole superstruc ture would crumble and fall . to the ground. The solidity of all advance ment in scientific investigation rests npon the truism that nothing is stated as a fact unless it has been thoroughly proved to be such by every conceivable test.' Is it possible to arrive at such a definite conclusion regarding the eco nomic policies of free-trade or protec tion? . Mr. Gladstone may reason with all the well -developed powers of bis gigantic intellect that protection infers waste of the basis of all values labor, and still if, in a single community in any protected country tbe converse has been proved true, his position is not tenable. It is customary when young men enter any business to lay down for their guidance certain rules for them to follow. But these rules ' are never considered scientific, ana frequently men succeed who violate nearly every one of them. We can . predicate the same of any established theory of political economy, and very many of our own industries such as the manufacture of steel rails have demonstrated the fact that political economy cannot be proved by postu lates. The circumstances and conditions which surround a nation, and which are important factors in its devel opment, have often rendered a poliey nugatory which would be successful if the country were differently situated. Political economy, like business, is governed by well established rules; but these have never been demon strated to a scientific certainty. slumber. However muchVe may ad vertise our city it will do us little good without we can show to the home seeking immigrant a live, active town, which ia doing everything possible to bring into requisition the factors of growth and development A page in a railroad guide, half-page in the large metropolitan journals, including the d ily in Portland, will do little or no good without we practically . demon strate to the people of the country that everything stated is based on sub stantial facts, several weeks ago we called upon our citizens to join with Umatilla county, and circulate a peti tion for the forfeiture of the Wallula land grant; but nothing has been done. At the beginning of this session peti tions should have been presented to congress, setting forth the importance of the completion of the locks and the construction of the boat railway, to gether with statistics of the products of tho region tributary to the Colum bia. But no action whatever was taken in these important matters. We dislike very much to be constantly telling our people of their shortconi ines: but this anatbv in regard to a w everything that is for our best inter ests has become so long-standing that language has to be unmistakably clear to be understood. Without something is done the coming season in the line of developing industries we shall lose very many of our residents, and scores will be for rent. We can remedy this, and make 1899 the best busi ness year we have experienced for a lonsr time. Do the people desire prosperity f If so, let them do some thing immediately. 'TEE B0ATRAILWAT. Somebody in Washington seems to wish to have it understood in Oregon . ' that Representative Hermann will be responsible for the failure of The Dalles boat railway bill if, this con- - greBS shall fail to pass it. He will be - no more responsible than the rest of the delegation. They all know the bill has no chance of passage through both houses. Tbe senate may pass it - to please one member, but it would never do so if it were not sure of its defeat in the house. Legislation in- volving so much money and a new en gineering principle cannot be enacted ' out of hand in a single session. If it - ever becomes a law it will be after thorough consideration and careful de bate, for which there is no time this winter. There ought to be no tnisun- ' derstanding about this matter in Ore gon. It is all very well for a senator to make personal capital out of the . barren passage of a bill through the senate. That is legitimate enough as far as politics go. But he must not 'be allowed to make it at the expense of a representative of his own state at the other end of the capital, who has a re-election to look after as well as himself. Oregonian. This places the great daily where it . properly belongs in regards to im provement of the navigation of the Columbia river. The boat railway above this city is of the utmost im . portance to the whole Inland Empire, - and no work is so greatly desired as tli is. We are nnder obligations to ' Mr. Mitchell for pressing this matter ; upon the attention of congress, and we . shall hold onr other representatives to a strict accountability for their action. - This great river, which drains an em pire in extent, is of vital importance to the producers of this region, and our people will vote as they feel on this subject. A congressional com niittee has investigated the construc tion of boat railways in Europe, and the report has been passed npon favor ably. This is no longer an experi ment, And there is no excuse for not making an appropriation for this ob ject during the present session. The approaching election .presents an opportunity for the sovereign peo ple to be heard. This is, properly speaking, the jury room, where a ver dict is to be passed upon the actions of those whom the ; electors have en trusted with the management of affairs. The work at tbe locks is on trial, and the jury of American electors is asked to pass a verdict whether it has been done in the manner desired, or has been prolonged unnecessarily. An other subject tobe passed upon is the forfeiture of the Wallula land grant, and the country desires an honest and unbiased decision. For years the rail road monopoly has charged excessive rates, and the producers and shippers, through their representatives in con gress, have prayed the government to open the river to navigation. This has not been done, and we are sorry to see solittl? ir.t. rest taken in the matter in Washington City. It is not politi cal to talk in this matter; but there are higher considerations than even those of a political nature. An open river is bread and butter to our farm ers and producers,' to the city develop ment commensurate with her advan tages, and to the mechanic and busi ness man a living. These are matters of vital importance, and which should be passed upon by the ballot of a sov ereign people.' The O. R. & K Co., for tbe con venience of the passenger and freight depots, desired to have two streets for the distance-of one block and which have never beenyusedexcept for the purpose of getting to tho trrin con demned. The company wanted this room for platforms, sidewalks, eta, and which would have been a great accommodation to the traveling pub lie. At the last meeting of the coun cil this was laid on the table for future action, and the company can not offer the people cf this city depot conveniences because- it has no room tobuiid sidetracks and platforms. The Dulles seems to possess a fatal lethargy in everything which goes to build up a town. Years ago; the rail road company desired yard, room in the east end of the city to build shops, and the price asked, so we are in formed, was so high that it did not conclude it advisable to purchase the land. After that time the Albina POTITICS VS. PATRIOTISM. There is a movement on foot in this county, headed by the grangers, to form a third party during the coming election, and possibly it may place a ticket in tbe field. ' In this regard we do not feel like many Republicans and Democaats, that any one who has been affiliated wjth the party in the past, commits the basest of all crimes when ho assumes to act and vote as his conscience dictates in the premises, notwithstanding the mandates of con ventions'. It is not only possible, but even probal-le, that political organi zations which were based on the purest moral or patriotic ideas, may have become so changed by the manipula tions of professional politicians or placemen that there is not a single foundation principle left. There are many rearons why this happens. When a party becomes popular it attaches to itself certain parasites who derive their existence from the organization, without any merit of their own, and in time these may be come the controlling elements. The solid foundation upon which it stand may be entirely changed, and instead of a structure commanding the respect of all moral persons it. may become one which is simply the hiding place of everything that ia obnoxious. Be can so of this, we have never con sidered that it involved moral tur pitude if an American citizen, in the exercise of his full privileges as such, sees fit to divorce himself from corrupt leaders, or from the domination of a convention which is controlled by pol itical shysters and clique rulers. The only question that can be discussed, or is worthy of being criticised, in such a movement is, can it be successful, or will it in the least remedy the evil from which relief is sought The fact that the grangers and other labor or ganizations are alive to the importance of making a stand-against the corrupt ing influence of corporations is a hope ful sign of the permanency of free in stitutions. For years, in this county, tbe producers have, to a man,. been in favor of an open river, and on every occasion in which a candidate for office has appeared before them they have been regaled with tbe most eloquent culogium8 of the Columbia river and the importance of removing all obstruc tions to its navigation. Tear after year they have patiently waited for these promises to bear fruit; but at every succeeding session of con gress have been sadly disappointed. The majority in this county for the Republican ticket has been fully 500, and on this politicians have based their calculations that' any course could be-pursued without injury to party, prestige. This should not be, and it is time that all persons in terested should knowyond a doubt that they are held strictly accountable to the trust reposed in them. Fealty to party while it embodies honest principles is always commendable; but when it. becomes the resort of office seekers to carry out their per sonal desires, the conscientious and patriotic citizen will carefully consider all matters before he becomes its will ing slave. The only question and this is not one of moral conviction to be considered is whether any good can ' be accomplished by an independent course. Regarding the present labor movement this ques tion is very important, and we hope the leaders will carefully weigh the matter and consider whether it is policy before they attempt to enter the uncertain field of politics. - Cascades is a "waste of the public money," ''feeding an elephant," eta Then if the project-should not succeed, the great city of the Willamette will pay its attention to the river, and speak loud and long in favor of the improvements to its navigation. Port land is Portland, and Bhe knows no other city in the northwest Polit ically or commercially, she has always worked for her own interests, and frequently she has followed this plan to the injury of other portions of the state. If her business men had ex ercised ordinary' foresight, to day tbe wealth of the Inland Empire would have been poured into her coffers; but fascinated by the glitter and glare of Mr. Villard's promises, she paid no attention to her great channel of com munication with the interior. Now, she is allured by the indications that Mr. Hunt will build a railroad to her wharves, and h:r press has almost for gotten that there is any such a river as the Columbia in the northwest The Portland World says the elec tion of Senator Brice ry tbe Demo cracy of Ohio appears to have inspired new life into the party in that state. We have not tho least doubt of this fact, for now Mr. Brice can open his "barrel" with some - satisfaction to himself. He is personally interested in keeping Ohio Democratic, and can afford to spend a few dollars for that purpose. A few millionaires like Brice and others are worth more to the Democratic party than a thousand penniless fellows. Money is the open sesame campaign, oulv had iu running a Democratic , and if Oregon Bourbons a-few such men in prominent positions it would no doubt inspire new life into the party, and defeat would not perch so frequently on Democratic banners. to place it as one of the many crimes of which whisky is guilty. This may not be so easy as it was in the case of tbe inhuman brute who was hanged- a few days ago in the east for the cruel butchery of his family, as in this case the fellow was addicted to the habit of using intoxicating liquors, while Scott has always been a sober roan and a model in social cir- cles. Whisky has created a great deal "of evil in this world; but the fiend who murders his wite and children, should not plead intoxication as an excuse for his crime. We are hopeful that during the next few weeks the water bonds will be taken at a lower rate of interest than 7 per cent, and as spring weather has commenced work should be started im mediately. Of all the drawbacks to the growth of this city the lack of a good water supply is the greatest, and the one from which the people suffer most As a measure necessary for the health of our inhabitants, good water is of the greatest importance, and we eannot afford to delay the matter of a water supply one day longer than is absolutely necessary. The frauds practiced in the recent election in Montana shows what means Democretic politicians will employ to accomplish their ends. Tbe people of the new state should be thankful that a Republicah senate will see that their votes at the polls are honestly counted. Montana should have two Republican senators in Washington City, and there is no doubt she will. Tbe Union Pacific is looking to wards Puget sound for a terminal point This does not mean that the great transcontinental road will give up its Oregon lines; but simply that it irants to compete with the North ern for tba carrying trade of Wash ington. The Inland Empire is too rich a country to be given up to some other company, and Portland and As toria are too good shipping points for them to be neglected. Tbe schemes of the Union are grand in the ex treme, and if it can command the cap ital to carry them to successful com pletion, ic will be the most gigantic railroad corporation on the continent Tbe past few years have wicuessed many railroads constructed in ' the northwest, but in the next decade greater activity may be expected in this regard. Buffalo Bill and his gang of cowboys and Indians have visited the Vatican and received the blessing of His Holi ness. It is to be hoped that the visit of these representatives of western life will return- to this country much benefitted by their sojourn in Europe, and that they will be more peaceable and better citizens than they were be fore. TELEGRAPHIC. SPEAKER BE ED S RULINGS TO BE TESTED IS THE COURTS, WA8HrGTON.March 3. The democrat ic programme to tett the constitutionality of the transaction of any business by the House ot representatives without a quornni voting has been subbtaotially agreed up on. It is proposed that John O. Pen dleton, who was unseated by a vote less than a quorum, shall make a claim upon tbe treasury to the salary due him as a member of the bouse of representatives from tbe First congressional district of West Virginia. Upon tho disallowing of this claim by tbe accounting officers be wilt proceed to bring suit io the court of claims, and in case of an adverse decision will take it up to the supreme court of tbe United States, where a motion will be made to advance the case as one effect ing great public interests. In case the hearing ia either the court of claims or the supreme court, of the United States should be very much retarded, another plan has been suggested. It is to have Pendleton bring a mandamus suit to com pel tbe payment of his salary on tbe Candidates for congress are begin ning to show themselves, and already there are above the surface Hon. Bin- ger Hermann, the present incumbent; Hon. W. R. Ellis, of Morrow county, I gronnd that be is still a member of con- Nevada, and Hon. H. B. Miller, of Jcfqhiie. Mr. Hermann has been one of the most active representatives in con gress Oregon has ever . had, and has made himself quite popular iu the state. The second named, Mr. Ellis, is now prosecuting attorney for this district, and a gentleman of widespread reputation. If he receives the nomina tion and is elected he' will fulfill the position to the satisfaction of his coo- stituency, and the last named Mr. Miller, with whom we are not well acquainted, we presume, has all the elements requisite for the position. Old severe residents are amazed tt the weather we are now wit- A petition signed by over 200.000 nessing, when' flowers should be in citizens has been presented in con- hloom and a carpet of green cover the gress asking that no law be passed en- hillsides. For many years snow has forcing the observance of Sunday as not laid on the ground after the 1st sault in tbe couoty jail last Friday night. gress, as be could not be unseated by less than a constitutional majority, and that the auditing and payment of bis salary is a purely ministerial act. ANOTHER FIRE IN 8 BATTLE. Seattle, March, 4. Fire broke out at 4 o'clock this morning in a frame row of stores under terrace buildings on Third fctreet. near the corner of Marion, and immediately adjoining tbe big Metho dist church. The fire originated ia the kitchen of the Recherche restaurant, wbicb occupied tbe center ot three stores, and is supposed to have been set by a discharged cook, as oil was found scat tered shout the premises. Tbe restaurant was gutted, and the adjoining stores badly damaged by smcce and water. Owing to tbe situation of the buildings, tbe firemen worked at great disadvan tage, and it was with much difficulty that the Methodist church, which cost "$60, 000, and the Thrall lodging house and Mr. Handsakei's residence, over tbe stores, were saved. CHOKED IH BIB CELL. . , Seattle. March 4. Jack Gay, tbe victim ot David Denee's murderous as Sabbath. These petitioners are Sec- of March; but this year will be an ex ond Adventists, and believe the Bible ception. Together with the snow fall teaches them to observe Saturday as f the past few days very cold weath the day of rest and religious worship. er has been experienced, and this has It is' true this is a very inconsiderable heen very fatal to poorly fed cattle. number of the population of the United ine 1088 m the northwest will he very I Ol.l. 1 . .1 I 1 1 . f I I. 1 i - ,L., f . shops were constructed, which would ' 7 ula pena- e lernoie cutea oy tne majority, it the United "imer or. oi ana oz, and tbe end is States is a free, country, with the priy-1 nt yet There are good prospects of 'lege of worshipping God according to coming harvest, and if our flock the dictates of each person's conscience, masters lose heavily our farmers will we can see no reason why Sabbatarians I reaP abundant crops next summer. should be forced to observe the Puri tan Sabbath, except tbey have no SilcotC, the defaulter, whose sudden rights that persons of different relig- I doparture from Washington City was have been built here under other cir cumstances. In such ways we have killed every public enterprise which was intended to benefit the city, and now, when there is talk of building roads to the interior and to Golden dale, we will not give the railroad the room requisite for depot conveniences. OUR NECESSITIES. By reason of the partial failure of crops last year our merchants have ex perienced a very dull season during ' the past fall and winter, and the ex traordinary loss of cattle this wiuter will cause trade to be very quiet this coming tpring and summer. We can - obviate this drawback to our growth . and prosperity by the exercise of en terprise, and our merchants will reap ' rich returns " therefrom. There is no doubt that The Dalles is possessed of as rich natural resources as any city on . the Columbia, and those only need de . vebpment to double the present pop nlalion and wealth of tbe city. There is an urgent necessity of manufactur ing industries being inaugurated, aiid ' these will attract capital and furnish a means of support to home-seeking im migrants. An open riyer by means of opposition boats would make this - point ocean-competitive, and our mer chants could sell cheaper than any place east of the Ctscades. Riilroads to the iuterior and to Goldendale will - be important factors of development, -and will be the means of centralizing trade in this city. From present in dications the Lock 8 will receive a very small appropriation, and the boat rail . war will never see life. All the aid we shall receive this year will be the rchulcs of our own i h?,rta, and it is time we were awakening from our Some of the counties in Eastern Oregon will suffer a heavy loss during this winter in the death of horses, sheep and horned cattle. M-auy flock masters who, at the beginning of the season, were in good circumstances, will be literally impoverished by the severity of the weather. These men, as a matter of course,' will go eisewnere, and attempt to accumu late a competence. Wasco county is very fortunate in having changed its industry from rattle to grain-raising, and for this reason the loss will be hardly appreciable. By reason of the heavy snowfall, our producers will be immeasurably benefitted, while sheep and cattlemen' iu other counties will loose heavily. It is not generous to reap advantages , by another's misfor tunes; but such seems to be the nat ural sequence of the weather this winter. ious creeds are bound to respect A correspondent from Tygh in . to day's issue mentions the name of Hon. J ohn Minto, of Salem, as an accepta ble candidate for governor. " Mr. Minto, there can be no doubt, is. in every way qualified for the position, and, while tne Times-Mountaineer has determined to express its opinions on all questions during the coming f circW neted at the legiuning of the present sosaiou of congress, has been captured in Toledo, Wash. The sheriff who ar rested him feels certain that he has the right man; as he answers the pub lished description?. The capital will welcome him. back, but it wilt cause no feelings of gladness to him, for he never again will occupy such a promi nent position as he didjonce in social His sun has set, and if he is died at Grace hospital this morning of (edema of tbe lungs, tbe result of pneu monia, brought on by the severe choking he received at tbe bands of Denee, to gether with tbe smoke be inhaled while held over his assailant's mattress. The murder is one of the most attrocious ever committee in the Northwest, and there is hardly a chance to doubt that Denee will expiate the crime on the scaffold. Denee is 20 years old, a dime novel desperado. On Monday, January 27, he went into the Elite gambling saloon and compelled B T. Burns, a dealer of faro. to give turn $ 300 in gold. lie then made his escape through the front door, shoot ing Richard Itickards, tbe doorkeeper, in tbe right wri't, which resulted in his losing bis band. Denee then made his escape and remained at large all day. That night be was corralled in a lodging house near White-chapel and held a posse of police at bay all night. He was finally captured. He pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery and murderous as sault, and was sentenced to seventeen years imprisonment. After being sen tenced Denee asked for a trial, as the sentence was much greater than was ex pected, but tiii was refused turn, and be would soon have been taken to tbe peni tentiary at Walla Walla. .Last Friday ntgbt Lis last crime was committed. gard to the line of steamers from Port land to Japan was correct. tie added that three steamers would be put on. They would be of English build and would carry the Japanese nag. "There is so much flour to be sent to Asiatic ports," said Mr. Campbell, "that the Canadian Pacific steamers cannot carry it all. Besides, there are other freights, and there is a good passenger business. These steamers will carry pas sengers as well as freight. THE pabnell report. London, March 4. In the house of lords to-day Lord Salisbury, replying to a question asked by Lord Beauchamp, said: "As tbe report ot the Puree!! coin - mission deals with imputations against members of the house of commons, it is natural that that body should deal with it first. As an act of courtesy, we will allow the commons to take whatever ac tion on the report it may think fit be fore we make a move." Salisbury fur ther said he did not see why the action ol tbe lords bhould differ materially from the commons. BOTIl BILLS THROWN OCT. Ottawa, March 4 The i ail way com mittee of the commons to-day considered the bills to incorporate the North Koo tenay Railway Company and the West Kootenay Railway Company. Tbe first named corporation is to build a road from the month of the Pend d'Oreille river, connecting nith the American system of railways, north to JNelson or Kootenay lake, and the latter is to build a road to Kettle river, on the bouudary line, connecting with railways in the United States,' and west, by the way of Rock Creek and Osgood lake, to the Fraser river. A lengthy discussion ecsned. Sir John Macdonald read a note (rnra Pips ident Van Horn, of the Canadian Pacific, saying the road south would take all the minerals ot that country into the United States and that the Canadian Pacific railway intended to build a line from Nelson to connect with other lines to carry these ores north. Both bills were thrown out. LITTLE ABE LINCOLN DEAD. London, March 5. Master Abraham Lincoln, son of Robert Lincoln, United States minister, who has been suffering from poisoning arising from a maligaant carbuncle on the left side below the arm pit, died at 11 o'clock this morning. During the morning the lad was.tn a com atose condition, and nnable to retain nourishment, but suffered no pain. The Lincoln family was at tbe bedside '.from early moraing until he died, fie passed away quietly. The body will be eobalm cd and sent home for interment. The queen sent a dlessoge oi sympathy to air. .Lincoln. - The funeral services will be held Fri day next. Onlv intimate friends ot the family aud officials of the United States legation will be invited. The body will be deposited temporarily ia the catacombs at Kxnsal tireen, whence it win be trans ferred to tbe family tomb at Springfield; 111. Washington, March 5. The president has teot a message or condolence to Min ister Lincoln. Tbe death of Abraham Lincoln, the 15 year-old son of Robert T. Lincoln, American minister to England, is partic ularly sad, as be was bis lather's only son, and, with the exception of Minister Lincoln, the only descendant ot tbe mar tyred president, his grandfather. Minis ter Lincoln married in 18C9 Miss Mary Harlan, daughter of cx senator Harlan ot lows, whom President .Lincoln ap pointed bis secretary of the interior, al though be din not take the office until President Johnson's administration. Tbe fruits of this union are three children A handsome girl, tbe eldest child, now budding into womanhood; Abraham, the dead boy, and a second daughter, still younger. RESTORED TO HER MOTHER. Spokane Falls, March 5. Eigbt years ago a little girl was -kidnapped from ber parents either ia Montana or She has always retained shadowy remembrance of ber parents and tbe old borne, and her heart has never ceased longing for a mother's !oye. Her abductor was a man named Davis, but his motive remains a mystery. On the 17th of February Cora Davis for that is the name she now bears was brought here, by a man named Korthcott and placed in All Saints boarding school, an institution under the control of tho Epis copal church. Recently she gained a clue to the wbereabouols of ber mother, and learned that she was living at Sorlh Yakima w.'tu ber second huabrn-1, a gen tleman named Griffin. Cora wrote to Mm. Griffin and in her letter recited inct dents of her early childhood. Mr. Griffin came here a few days ago and established the identity of tbe lost child beyond i shadow of doubt. To protect the school against the man Davis a writ of habeas corpus was sworn out to-day in the su perior court; and Cora was taken before Judge Blake. It there appearing that Mrs. Griffin was ber mother, and she de siring to be reunited, the judge so ordered, and to-morrow morning's train will bear the long lost child to tbe arms of bes parent. ' She :s a handsome girl, just budding into womanhood, of modest demeanor, and beloved by ber associates at All Saints school. """'S" "5"ccl "eeuom, ana fortunate enough to escape punish- u u preference lor any candidate ment, he can but keenlv feel his di position wuuin me gin or me I grace. for position within the sovereign people at the June election, it cannot see any reason why the nom ination of Mr. Minto would not be acceptable to the Republican party. Portland is agitated over a proposi tion of Mr. Hunt to build a branch railroad to that city. If the citizens of the metropolis wonld view the transportation matter in the right light, aud do something towards open ing the Columbia -river, tbey could compete with any point in the north west; but as a railroad center, with boats on the Columbia, they will al ways be handicapped. . The Republican state central com mittee has met, and, as expected, Port land has been designated as the place of holding the state convention. The date is fixed for April 16tb. We do not know whether Eastern Oregon can consolidate for their rights. If they can some consideration will be given them in nominations on the ticket; if not, they will be herded for Portland's interests by political flock-masters. Ihe Democrats are beginning to speak encouragingly, of the coming election. They think -thejp. can easily win the fight, and are verv iubilant over the prospects. We distinctly rec ollect that they ushered in the cam paign two years ago with . the same flourish of trumpets,. and then awoke from their peaceful slumbers the morn ing after election day to find their ticket badly beaten. . "Hope deferred niaketh the heart sick," and if Dem ocracy suffers many more disappoint ments it will result in very serious illness. Next Wednesday the state Repub lican Central Committee will meet in Portland, to . make 'preliminary ar rangements for opening the campaign. The real earnest political fight will not commence until the meeting of the primaries and then it will be war to I statements Portland will subscribe the $2,000, 000 for the Hunt railroad, as there is an earnestness about the citizens which always indicates success; While the metropolis is again wooing her first love, we may expect the Colum bia to be entirely overlooked, as it Salem is rapidly repairing tbe dam ages she sobered from the recent floods, and in a few weeks the bridges across the Willamette will be in ex cellent condition. : The capital city is possessed of the true spirit of enter prise, and her future growth is as sured. A city cannot be killed when it has pluck and energy. the knife. was when Mr. Henry Villard prom ised the business men terminal facil-1 Scott is held without bail in Yam ities. It would not surprise us in tbe J hill county for the murder of his'wife leatt to see the Oregonian re-echo its I near McMinnvUle a few days ago. If of a few years ago that I he is found guilty of the crime by the construction of the locks at the ' trial jury it will be in order for hint I SOrREME COURT OF OREGON. Saleic, March 4. In tbe supreme court. J. H. Kooutz, respondent, vs U. P. R. It. Co., appellant; appeal from. Uma tilla coaoty : judgment of tbe lower court affirmed; opinion-by Lord, J. In tbe matter of tbe Lovelake and Columbia Manufacturing Co-respondent, vs T. A. Wood, appellant ; appeal from Wasco; judgment of tbe court below af firmed ; opinion by Thayer, C. J. GODA8, THE MONTANA UURDERES, J DEAD. . Helena, March 4. Godas, the Indian murderer, died last nigbt at tbe Deer Lodge penitentiary. . His death ends an interesting drama still fresh in the minds of many readers. He was convicted of the murder of an old prospector named Embody, who had been found dead in bis cabin in tbe foothills. Before tbe death sentence could be pronounced, Godas, with three ethers, broke jail and escaped to the mountains. Traveling by night, they went from one Indian agency to another, and finally reached tbe North west territory. There be was recognized by tbe mounted police and captured. Alter many vexatious delays be was re turned to Helena snd the death sentence pronounced. Gov. Leslie's scruples against capital punishment got him a commutation of sentence. He has suf fered greatly since hiV incarceration finally dying cf consumption. He made no confession, but there never was a doubt of hu guilt. Indian Phillip's case ia before tbe board of pardons. He has been respited till April 2. There is strong sentiment in bis favor. PORTLAND AND JAPAN. San Francisco, March 4. B. Camp bell, general Northwestern freight agent of the Union Pacific, at Portland, is in the city, accompanied by his family. He Mated to night that tbe report ia re- the pabnell commission. London, March 0. Ia tbe commons this eveniag tbe debate on the Purnell commissirn was resumed by Professor Bryce, who praised Parnell and Davitt for rendering great service to England in bringing about tbe good feeling between the two countries. Sir Charles Russell said be could not regsrd tbe commission judges as men free from . prepossessions aud prejudices. A bad precedent had been made iu the selec tion of three judges to decide questions having chiefly a political aspect. The whole case had been conducted with per tinacious rancor by tbe attorney general, a manner in which it would not have heen conducted if the political character of the commission bad not swept away its judg ment. - . Attorney-General Webster said be bad been represenred tl rouehout by tbe speakers of the opposition as the villain of the whole piece, although only doing bis duty .as cpunsel. Throughout the case no step has bees taken in behalf of the Time. The government had aimed solely to torow the clearest possible light upon the doiogg of tbe leaguers. Truth, not misrepresentations, bad been its aim. The commission had provided impartial minds with evidence that justified tbe bulk of the accusations against the Ptr- nellites. farnell was unable to prouuee a smglo speech in which he had de nounced the use of dynamite. Tbe sttor-ner-general regretted that many charges were made mat suouid not have been made. Tbe respondents bad withdrawn their case, but the fact was that the more witnesses -were called, the more times tbe case was being proved. It was only bis duty to reply to tbe accusations that he was a representative of the Timet, aud leave the niatfer in tbe bauds of the house. Major Sanderson describeda lentb what be called tbe dual method of Par- nellitcs; that it was their customs to col lect dynamite funds in America and orate oa "the ucion of hearts" at borne. San derson accused Dillion of indirectly en couraging tbe maiming of cattle, where upon Paroellite members shouted "liar.' The speaker sternly called for order. Sanderson twitted Harcourt with hav ing cost tbe country at tbe rate of SlO, 000 yearly for protection from dynamiters when be was borne secretary, and now his body guard was composed of nationalists paid by Ford. " RATIONAL AID NOT NEEDED. San Fbajcisco, March 7. Senator Stanford to day telegraphed to Mayor Pond in reply to tin) (legrsm sent to Washington by lue commiuus pt unem ployed workingmeo, announcing that there was starvation in San Francisco, saying be would !ay the matter before the president. Ho thought, however. that tbe good people of San Francisao were able to take care of any esse of dis tress by tbe. aid of local and organized charities. Mayor Pond in response telegraphed that there was some temporary distress among the working classes in San Fran cisco, owing to the continued rains, but he thought the citizens would lelieve it. He stated that a meeting of 200 leading citizens would be held to morrow, and that Archbishop Riordan and others bave offered to subscribe $1000 each toward relief ot the distressed. BOY KILLED NEAB BLACK DIAMOND. Seattle, March 6. Joseph, son of Howell Thomas, of Black Diamond, was killed by a coal train on the Columbia & Puget Sound railroad this morning at tbe No. 12 mine, three miles from Black Dia mond. . Tbe boy tried to get on the train while in motion, and fell under tbe wheels, nine csrs passing over the body, crushing it in a frightful manner. ENGINES BURIED BY SNOW. Denvkh Si arch 0. A spec-id to the" Times trout - heeler, Col., says: One of the greatest utustrophes in the way ol snowslidc-3 oai ned last night five miles east of this piat, in wlmtis known as the wall cut, mi M.l high line division of the South Park rlroad, iu which two passenger traina c-in.V near being wiped away. The train gr-g west was run ning in two section. The first section got stock in the suow at the wall cut, and section 2 came up two power ful engines to pull out i o first section. Road muster P. Dobbins ttnnding in front of the head engine, su, untending the work, when au avalaueh : ot snow came down without warning i weeping him away. 11a was completely covered by fly ing mass of enow, and carried a di -ai cc of Peveral thousand feet, entirely a rt Ten-Mile river and on to the Rio Gra.- Ii track, where he managed t extricu himself with great difficulty. One an Id was badly sprained, but bo was other wise m. injured. The tremendous volume of snow piled itself eutircly over the four engines, putting out the hres, and com pletely buried the mail car and Hanger, The weight of the uow crushed in the front end ot tbo mail car, in which was Mail Agent George Roberts and Baggage Master JN. .Mason, it took some time to extricate them. Neither wa9 injured Fireman Culbertsou was badly sca'ded. dead in cab kuins. Bcffado, March 6 A train on the Lake Shore road from the west, due at ISuiUIo at 91 :0 P. M., broke iu two near Hamburg to-night. The .irout part of tne train, consisting ot the engine, tender, smoker and two day coaches were quickly brought to a standstill. The rear half composed of five heavy Pulimans, came on a down grade and crashed into the second day coich. The Pullman, being heavier, lifted the day coach into tbe air, and they now lie one on lop of the other, and both having telescoped the first day coach. Both day coaches and the Pull man were full of pussengeis. The rail road people refuse to give any informa tion. Au Associated Pi ess reporter went on a relief train as a surgeon's assistant, as no reporters were allowed. There were seven killed. The injured number nearly twenty, more or less seri ously hurt. It is not thought more than two or three will die George E. Martin, of Boise City, Idaho, bad bis chest badly bruised. DEATH OE CAPTAIN A. F. HEDGES. North Yakima, March C CaDtain A. F. Hedges, an old pioneer, died this morning ot consumption, at the residence of his son in-law, B. Chapman. He was born in Ohio October 13, 1817. In 1043 he immigrated to Iowa, and the following year crossed the plains to Oregon, arnviag in Oregon Cit7 in 1844. He worked ot the carpenter's trade asa contractor with Colonel Nesmilh for several years.- In 1849 be returned to tbe East by the isth mus, thence to New Orleans, where he purchased the machinery for the first line of steamboats placed on the upper H U lamette river, which he shipped by way of Cape Horn to Oregon, While East be was appointed superintendent of Indian affairs for Oregon , and in 1803 recrussed the plains to Oregon. He was engaged in tho steamboat business for several years; was a member of the Oregon constitutional convention, served three terms as a member of the legislature, and two terms as sheriff of Cisckatnas cou&ty. He was a lite-long Demccrat and a firm believer in tbe oc tiine of state rights. He leaves a large family and many friends. BISMARCK TO RETTBE. Bkblis, March 6. It is now certain that Bismarck will retire as soon as future organization of the Ghaccellprsbip can be decided. This is a matter of creat diffi culty. It is feared some small states of the empire may prove restive, when the man who induced them to become part of the German empire shall have removed bis stfCtiir band and uniting presence from tbe government. It it piohable a number of independent in masters will be substi tuted for the present imperial chancellor ship, tbus preventing soy change ot po litical bias in faor of one state or group of states. A. Jitter from B. V. J swell. , j V 1 r.sr e. t m-- -J r t v i c v t'i f!u -Ml for Infants and Children. "Castoria is so well adapted to children that I Cantoris enras CWIe. OoBstfTUn. I recommend It u muporior to any prcBcripUon I PfSSl fSfSiSSte dl- m So. Ox&rt St, Brooklyn, N.T. Without injurious medicatioa. . ' Tn CurrAca Cokpaht, 77 Murray Street, N. T. FISH & BARBOM, -DEALERS IX- J mm u IH 5 II OH SIirDI GAS PIPES, PLUMBERS' GOODS, PUMPS, Ec. if W 0 fl j :o:- We are the sole ajenls for the Celebrated TRIUMPH RANGE and R AMONA COOK STOVE, Irish has no equal, aud guaranteed to give en it'.t? satisfaction or money refunded. . :o: ' Coy. Second and Washington streets. The Dalles. m. Wo Gener l Coraraission and Forwarding o 391, m Iiant 393 and 395 SECOND STPEET, (Adjoining Railroad Depot) Consignments Solicited!! Prompt Attention to those who favor me with their patronage. The Highest Price paid in Cash for Wheat, Barley, Etc., Etc. Has removed from Second ilreet lo Third I tree t. Th Leading Houm (or BOOKS, : STATIONERY : AND : MUSIC. 0 far All mull orders filled satisfactorily and promptly, and comuinondenct cheerfully answered. island of Sicily susceptible to w teut cul ture for more than two tliou a id tears." The cl.lsf of engineers makes tbe fol lowing report. Sir: The river and harbor ant of August 11, 1833, section 13, authorize and directs the Secretary of Wnr to ap point a Board of three engineers from the Uuited States Army, whoso duty it sh ill be to thoroughly examine the obstrus ious to navigation in tbe Columbia River, at tbe ralles aud Celilo Falls, and at Three asd Ten Mile Rapids, uudjequirc a report us to tbe feasibility soil advis ability of overcoming such obstructions by means of a boat railway at the Dulles and Celilo Falls, and by widening to a navigable status for large-tonnage liver boats tbe channel of said river at Three aud Ten Mile Rapids, accompanied by careful aud detailed ulans, wit n estimates of tbe cost aud a statement as to tbe use fulness ot such improvement j to navi gation and ot their relatioos and value to commerce; and the Board is also required to report as to auy other plau 'or project for overcoming said obstructions at said points, whereby said obstructions to nav ii'alion tuny be removed, which, jn the judgment of the Board, may ba deemed cither more desirable tuna the above or worthy of consideration by tbe Secretary of War aud Congress. - ; In the preliminary report, dated Dec ember 18, 1SS8, the Buard, after discuss ing the various projects presented, con- Ketice to Fmbf-rmriK, Gibons, Macallisier & Co, agents for tbe American Net and Twine Company of Itoston, Mass., are now prepared to re ceive orders for Nets, Seines, and Twines. Orders should be bonked early to Insure prompt delivery. wbTblm X tlr.-. The Woinens' Christian Tarn crsnoe Un ion will meet etery Friday afternoon; at S P. M. at the reading room. All ara ia vited. CNovtf. OSTO ENJOYS Both tbo method and results wben Washingtoh Citv, Feb. 25, 1890. Editor Times-Mount AI5EEB: ' 11 V Mitchell, from tho commit Ice on transportation runtes to tbe sea-board, reported the following bill, which was mad tne nrst soa second times uj unani mous! consent: Be it enacted that the sum of two million eight hundred and sixty thousand three buudred and fifty six dollars and thirty-five cents, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, aud tbe same is hereby, appropriated, to be expended nurier the direction of the secretary of war iq the construction of a boat-railway, and of tbe necessary marine apparatus ond appliances lo connection therewith, for the purpose of transferring boats end tueir cargoes over and across the obstructions to navigation at' the Dalies and Celilo Falls and Ten-Mils rapids on the Columbia river, either in tbe stale of Oregon or in tbe state of Washinirton, as may be determined most e pedis at by tbe secret at y of war, sod in tbe iraproypnient pf Tbree-Mile rapids, such improvements to be made in ac cordance with the recommendations, plans, aud specifications included in the report or tne ooara ' Of eogueers ot tne Uoitcd States appointed by the secretary of war in pursuance of tbo provisions cf tbe act of congress approved August 13tb, 188S, and entitled '-An act making ap propriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other pur poses;" this appiopriation to be immedi ately available. At tbe tame time Mr. Mitchell made an able report from tbe committee on transportation routes to the sea-board. From this report nispy Valuable fcjs may be learned. It shows the Cplumbia basin, if well cultivated, may be made to yield annually 800.000,000 bushels of wheat, and thst fjinli!Ia and Union counties alone will probably yield 30, 000.000 bushels of good wheat. l0 country on the face of the globe produces wheat, oats and vegetables better tt)an tne uoiumoia oasin. Malor William Jones, the engineer in charge of the Cascade Locks, reports; "It bas been demonstrated that nearly tbe whole of this great plain is a magnificent grain- producing country, as tbe statistics submitted herewith will show. Further more, tne soil is not only fertile, bat of n h ElnVrln'trMrL. nnrrn-rM r,l byTUp OI t IgS 13 tllkeil t it 18 PieOSItnt ' . ----- r----- f.-v. , " i " c i:r . i . .... - j .... H4U ?jfCBiuiig u me. uisie, auu acts gently yet promptly on the Cjijneys, Liver nnd Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy or its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to -tlie taste and ac ceptable to tho stomach, prompt in. its action nnd truly beneficial In it effects, its many excellent qtialitki commend it to all. It is for sale in 0O0 and $1 bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured only by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. way. eetimatea to cost S43i,ouu, wbicb could be constructed iu one year, would undoubtedly bo the quirkett and cJteapest solution of tbe existing dilncuitics. Recogoizing that this project is not free from objections, in that it requires trans-shipment of freight, sod that while adequate for present dpmands it may not answer miure requirements, me yoara bus, as directed in tne act ot August 11, 1383, caused to be prepared a. second proisct. wbicult-now recommends as a final solution of the problem In this project boats arc taken from the river at the foot of tbe miles Kapids, and are returned to tbo river at the head ol Celilo Falls by meant of hydraulic lift?. onp at each terminus, and are transported over the interrneijiute-djstnnce on a rail way a little more than 9 miles In length. The estimate ot cost ot the whole system. with equipment of two cars and four en gines, capable of passing eight boats of 600 tons weight loaded in each direction in twelve hours, including necessary build ings and 10 per cunt, for .contingencies, js ? 000.350 35. Estimate for Three Mile Itapids m $170,000, makinir an ac gregate of $3,800,35(1.05. f 1 climated that a further expenditure of 47111,000 in buildings, cars, engine sad side track wi.I ail'urd the maximum eapaoity ol forty boa's each way in twenty-four hours. Tbe annual cost of maintenance to pass sixteen boats in twelve hours is estimated to be $80,000. A third project for overcoming the ob structions to the navigation of the Col umbia at this Loiflt sua presented ip tne early report of tbe Board, dated December 18, 1888, and io me project of Jlaj ir SAM FRANCISCO, CAL, 10UI8VILLE. Kr. MEW tORIt. N T. extraordineiy endurance. In the Wil lamette Vallev fields 'that havi been con tinnslly cropped with wheat for twenty years are now yielding from !0 to '32 bueuels ncr aero of winter wneat. "When It is considered that in addition to its grain-producing capacity this region bas ample resources in precious metals. coal, iron, and most of tbe yarions pro ducts that no to make up that interwtav iotr of the creat variety of industries, wbicb alttsys insnrpi liiO deyelopment of wealth asd prosperit;, it Decomes evi dent that tbe mountain gorge mat com mands tbo whole trade of BUch country is worthy of considerable attention from congress.. The development ot tnis re gion will add so rapidly to the material wealth of the nation, and add so largely to revenues, that' every dollar expended will coma back many fold into the public treasury.'' While Uenerai JKimrao, late cbiet ot tbe bureau of statistics, treasury depart ment, in discussing this subject i'4 tijj annual report of May 6, 188$, on the in ternal commerce of the United States, says: "Heverai years ago tne sou oi tnu region was subjected to chemical susiysl Handbury fur locks aud capals at a cost of $3,734,355, winch fum the Hoard thinks will bave to be mateiially increased. Further objections to this plan are found by the board in the estimated cost ot improvement ot tne leu .line rapids, in their judgment placed too low, and in the necessity for extensive works for the water supply of the summit. Hydraulic litts at tbe termini of the canals might diminish the quantity of water needed at tbe eumtrjit level and tbe cost of the nec essary excavation, but cypa w:u these modifications the board does not consider this project tbe Iitst method qfjjovercoin ioa the obstruction to navigation in this locality. My views npon lues? projects are that ordinarily the best netliqd for passing such obstructions as exist in the Colum bia at The Dalles is by means or locks and canals, but in this case the objections ureseDted !? the board as to cost and other difficulties would make roe hesitate to recommend their construction. Ti.e immense production of gram In the vul lev of the upper waters of tbe Columbia and its tributaries Is well known, but the cost of hauuling this grain ond other farm products at the upper end of a por iajfe r:ulwS7 from the boats to the car. and at the'foWer end from the cars to the boats, would sobu eul bp'tfce promts of tbe termers, and would in the end amount to so enormous tax upon their industry. This objdetion of the Board to this system of construction is well takto, and would seem lo throw out, if for no other reason, tbe building of a portage railway. The remaining device, the boat rail nay, as recommended by the Board, i, io mv judgniep'. fusible, and appear, to be the best solution of the pQlej presented. Very respectfully, your obedient furva'bt, Brig. Ocn , Chief of Engineers. HON. Kedkield fkoctor, Secretary of War. Mr. Do'ph hu introduced a bill ap nrounatinc 82,000,000 to complete tne jetty at the mouth of tbe Columbia river. yijr delegation nave great nopea in pass ng O01.U of tuose uius una wbiud oi congress, biey 'insy pot get the full amonotof both bills, but fhpr will Vi doubt get the largest appropriations ever TUB OLD k,rABLISirKI) ' COLUMBIA BREWERY, Second St., Eaat End, AUGUST BUOHLER, PROP. paa f.e(jttef! (Jiroiighout j-jtlj Urn ' LATEST - IMPROVED MACHINERY- And la now manufacturlne the . Besl Keg and Jottled Beer and Porter In KaKtii fjregjtit- Mr. Buckler alvart alma to adopt cha latoat barv inir ariijratiia and will furnlah bU euatoaiara baa (xjual in any a j market; wtf J. A. MILLER'S cock in CRARIES STU3LINC, GEKMANIA, loareotNd aot la Big; Q baa given valvar. aai aaflsiactlon hi th cure of OonoiTbra and Olwt. I preaprlpa itaqd fool Idfuin NinmnmanI. ri, ins. rrrTr.Vi.vE?5' Daeitua. IIL PRICB,1.C0. Bold by Draeelata, SNJPES K1NEKSLEY, fna Dallto. For Sals i: Will Trids for En Or Y.ram Ca'.Us. Tarn Short Horn Bulla oat of Uia Cooini bar d, aold in U.iidty October, iHm. Ap ply to Soufurt Broi., at Uicir ISockde'd ran h, near tliia city. fobCt lia and it was found to be poaseaaed of proper- I made for tbe improvement of the (Jolum ties which have rendered tbe son or tue 1 uia river. i'vw For sale or Trade BT C I RICHMOND AT THE Maiotli Lirery Stable, Second atroet, (oppoalt Mint) Tha Dallea. I will aa'l or trade fur rant bona tha oclabrated. . Clet-elaod Bay Htallioo, GOLDEN EMPEROR 13, Dred by Robert feaihentono. Fntrlurd. 8lra, w"ui. piattiv 1'W, MltWll,HI m w j rti v -- X tO. da by Children Cry for Pitcher's Ca8torUt