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THE DALLES, OKEGON, SATUEDAY, JANUARY 9, 1892.
NUMBER 22.
H9USTA1SBEK, Vol e X3Ut"l CONSOLIDATED 1882.
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Official paper of Wasco County.
FEINTED EVERT SATURDAY '
BY
John Michell, Editor and Proprietor
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LIST OF STATE AMD COUHTY OFFICIALS.
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SSTi. .. Phillip Metschan
SldenVof Public Instruction K t MtflW
Senators...; . ( J. H. Mitchell
Congressman "rT"
Printer Frank Bker
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D. L. Cates
J. B.Crossen
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Treasurer m
Con
onunissioner. V.V iT c.,.
, Assessor.
.John E. Barnett
' Surveyor E. F. Sharp
Superintendent of Public Schccl...Troy thdhv
Professional C rd.
jy&, H. LOG AS.
Physician and Surgeon,
Ornca:
Booms 1 sad S in Land Office Building
o
0. HOLL1STEE,
. Phvaipian and Snreeon, '
Booms over Dalles National Bank.
Office hours 10 A.M. to 11 M., and from 2 to 1 P.M
Residence West end of Third street.
TV
.B. 8. B. WALTER.
. Physician and Surgeon.
Disease of Children a speciality. ErskinBville
Sherman Co., Oregon.
LLC. TAYLl
Physician and Surgeon.
Boom No. 1, over Fonts Wilson's, in Jackson
House, The Dalles. Or. J-"10
D
B. W. E. RINEHAKT,
Physician and Surgeon,
I'.oon. 1, Chapman Block, over Nielsen's store.
Office hours 10 to 12 A M and 2 to 4, 7 to 8 P M
Residence on Union Street corner of Ninth.
JHDTHKBUXD, M. D., C. M., Trinity
, University, Toronts; F. T. M. 0.; M. C. P.
and 8, Ontario;
Physician" and Surgeon.
Ornca GbaiHjxan Block, reosH 8 and 4.
Bsaiokrfoe Judge Thornbury1, Second street.
met Hon as 10 to is A. s.;j w
.DENTIST,
tn nw EMnMt A- Hn Rank.
Sfc-NUrou. Oxid and VitilUed Ga en for
painless extracting.
JB. O. D. DOANE,
Physician and Surgeon,
OFFICE Booms 6 and 8 Chapman Block.
RESIDENCE No. 23 Fourth Street, one block south
of court bouse.
Office hours to 121 A M, 2 to 8 and 7 to 8 P M.
1. B. OOHDOK. J. W. COHD0.
QONDON ft CONDON,
Attorneys at Law.
Office On Court street, opposite the Id Court
House, The Dalles, Or.
8. BENNETT,
Atb ney at Law,
Office In Schinno's building, up-stairs.
The Dalles - Oregon.
-jy H. WILSON,
Attorney at Law.
Booms 62 and 63, New Vogt Block,
The Dalles, ...
Oregon
J. I. STORY. W. L. BSASSHAT.
gTOBT & BRADSHAW,
Attorneys at Law.
The Dalles, Oregon.
-y M. J. ROBERTS,
Civil Engineer and Surveyor
Office in Ruch's building, comer of Second and
Washington streets.
Addraj Bn 107, Tla Dalles, Or
J M. HUNTINGTON & CO,
' Title, Abstracts Real Estate and Fire
The only abstracts of titles in Wasco Connty
139 SECOND STREET, THE DALLES, OR.
J Q. KOONTZ,
Real Estate. ,
Insurance and
s , Loan Agent
Agents for the Scottihh Union snd National In
urance eompany of Edln Jurgh, Scotland, Capital
80,000,000.
Valuable Farms near the City to sell on easy
erms.
Office over Post Office. The Dalles, Or.
Thompson's Addition
DALLES CITY.
Now Ready for Sale on Easy Terms.
Now is the timejto buy while
PRICES ARE LOW.
This tract has been surveyed and platted In acre
tracts with convenient streets and avenues and so
arranged that purchasers can get one block or sev
eral acres in a body. The land is comparatively
level, soil excellent, water easily obtained, location
pleasant, beautiful and easy to access and joins the
itv immediately on the east.
Title U. S. Patent. Warranty Deeds.
FOB SALE BY
Ths Dall.es Land and Improvement Co.
For particulars apply at the office of the Company
Booms 7 and 8, Land Office Building, The Dalles, Or.
COME AND SEE THE PROPERTY.
THORNBURY & HUDSON,
Real Batata Agents.
Denny, Rice & Co.
Wool & Commission Merchants
610 Atlantic Ave , Boston.
EVCaeh advances made on consignment.
For Sale or Lease.
SEVENTY-FIVE feet of ground fronting oa Ser
ond street, between rederal and. Laughlin. - -
PPi? at this office.
mtmm
ffemv Loeantrd at oorFKW line of w.V
f rai liiiy aud bmraby, tliotv -
' either . chimb; or old, and In thf.i
own localities. wherrrer they liv. A t
mm slo ih work. Kaar to team
VTa furaiah evarrtbtfiir. W start von. No risk. Ton can devo:
your apara momtnn, or all your lime to the work. This i an
cutirclr new leadind briny w oaderfnJ aacewfl to every workc-i.
lk-fioner are aaraina; from $2 u f prjreek and apwanu,
.nva Ilui ariun'snsa Wj oin fnrniah inn the em-
ploy
nt ana mco yoa r ut.. no tpaceto explain ner. r un
Miscellaneous
OREGON LIVE STOCK
o MUTUAL o
INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION
Home office Ashland, Jackson county. Or.
J H LARSEN, AGENT, THE DALLES, OR.
Will insure against all diseases or accidents, or any
01 acacu or total ui&:tuniby, cwxft uj
cruel or careless act of the owner.
Anr disease or accident which rend rs tne animal
unfit for work or use is considered totl 1 nihility
and the full amount of the policy w:ll be paia. m
urance beirins from the date of makinsr out volL-y
Animals under ten years old can be insured for
two years.
Terms reasonable and within the reach of all own
ing valuable cnttle, horses or sheep. No insurance
taaen on stoca on uie routte.
Will examine any subject on application in any part
of Eastern Oregon, insurance given mr mrco-
f ourths of the value of the animal.
Office, Second St., near the Old Mint
P. O. Box 347.
J. B. LARSEN, The Dalles.
THE OLD ESTABLISHED
COLUMBIA BREWERY
' Second St., Eaat End,
AUGUST BUCHLER. PROP.
Has been refitted throughout with the
LATEST IMPROVED MACHINERY
And is now manufacturing the
Best Keg and Mled Beer
and Porter
In Eastern Oregon.
Mr. Buchler alwavs aims to adopt (he latest brew
ing apparatus and will furnish his customers bee
equal to any n market: wtf
A. A. BBOWN
Keeps
A FULL ASSORTMENT
OF
AND PROVISIONS,
Soecial Prices to Cash Buyers.
Re-opened at No. 109, Union Street
' First Building north ef Court House,
W31 remove on or about November 1st to
the first dopr east of Crandall & Burnett's
furniture 8 tore No. 170, Second street.
"WOOL EXCHANGE"
J
SALOON.
DAN BAKER, Prop'r.
Near the Old Hint, Second St.,
THE DALLES, : OR.
' Keeps on hand tbe best
Wines, Liprs and Cigars.
FREE UN EVERY EVEK1HG.
O. N. THORN BUKY.
T. A. HUDSON.
THORNBURY & HUDSON, ;
Life & Accidei
INSURANCE
2vdone3r to Xjoan
on BealEstate, Chattel and Personal security.
Will attend to all kinds oj Land business be
fore this U. a. LandL UJfice.
Booms 7 and 8. up-stairs, XS. S. Land Office building.
THE DALLES, OREGON.
Charles F. Lauer,
Proprietor of the
Seconi St. Poultry and Fish Market
Will always keep on sals
Puget Sound . Fish,
v Chickens, Turkeys,
. Also, Provisions, Candies, Tobacco
and Cigars.
Leave your orders, as they wllllreoeive prompt
tention.
HENRY I. KUCK,
-Manufacturer of and dealer in
Harness and Saddlery,
'Second St., near Moody's Warehouse,
TELE DALLE3,
OREGON
j)l V i i nrxutprd f Sjiive 8s
fatlon
CITY BAKERY
-AND
Second and Union Streets.
A. L. NEWMAN, Proprietor
G.T.THOMPSON.
A.W. FAEOHER.
THOMPSON & FARGHER,
General Blacksmiths,
Near Mint building, Second St.
Horsa-ShodiyiK and ' General Jobbing
m apeMosuiy.
Prices reasonable and to suit the times
1PEICHINGER BROTHERS.
Wholesale and Uetau Dealers in
Fine Confection eiy, Nuts,
Fruits, Tobacco. Vigor, Etc
Proprietors of the
QUAKKR DAIRY,
Nos. 76, 7 an 0 coond Street, The Dalles, Ogn.
BSa Okkkaate. FBrll.k DIu.m4 Braa.
rEriMYROYAL PILLS
W N aiArtF. avlw.w. swltsihlo laniES 1
uvvnii mr vmtemmtr m rnnatum mw.
marndBramd in U4 and Gold metailio'
I. "flsnl with hlM ribhan. Tnafara.
issisf imita tiling At DmrriUA. mr sMBsl alslk
i tampa tor partlealftn, lesTstssMolal ul
UWlf fbr Trilr "in IrttT srr rrtim
l&mUWkmmimlC.Mmhmm Saw
FAMILY GROCERIES
mw rrvv.A
L JJfit
Banks,
le Dalles National Bank,
OF DALLES CITY, OK.
President, Z. F. Moody,
Cashier M. A. Moodyj
General Banking Business Transacted.
Sight Exchanges sold on
NEW YORK,
SAN FRANCISCO,
PORTLAND, OR
tST Collections made on favorable terms at all ac
cessilile oints.
D. P. THOMPSON, ,
President.
J-S SCHENCK.
Vice-President
H. M. BEALL, Cashier,
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
OF THE DALLES
(Successor to)
SCHENK & BEALL. BANKERS,
TRANSACTS A REGULAR BANKING BU S3
BUY AND SELL EXCHANGE.
COLLECTIONS CAREFULLY MADE AND
PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED FOR.
DRAW ON NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO AND
ruKiuiau.
Directors t
D P Thompson, T W Sparks,
J S Schince, Gborob A Liebs,
H M Brall.
feb
Misoelln.ii eons
S. L. YOUNG,
(Successor to E. Beck.)
ROCKFORD
Quick-Train
WATCHES
Unequalled
EXACTING
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TTmd br
the U. 9.
Coast 8ur-
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BEST. Sold
8. NnvaJ Ob
in orineiDal
aervatory;by
Locomotive
cltiesAtowna
br exclusive
En a Fieers . Ootv
A irents lleadinff
ductora and other
Jewelers), wltba
Full Wajraiuy.
Raiiwojr men. Ther
-DEALER IX-
ittks, Clocks, Jewelry,
DIAMONDS SILVERWARE, ETC. '
Batches, Clocks and Jewelry Repaired
AND WARRANTED.
Second Street. THE DALLES, OR.
lOUELlDJfO
And more, too, saved by
purchasing your winter
supplies from .
JOHN BOOTH
A new lot of Fancy Gro
ceries just bees received,
which, with my usual
. lino of Staple Goods,
makes my stock the most
complete . in this city.
Call and see for your
self. You will be well
treated.
fl ft Tola-n. IBootix,
The Leading Grocer,
SECOND STREET
THE BALDVIW
Cor. Court and Front Streets,
THE DALLES, : :. OREGON.
Wines, Iipors id Cigars.
None bat the Best Quality of Liquors and
the Best Brands of Cigars on sale.
Kentucky Straight Whisky
From $3 to $5 Per Gallon.
A. BETTINGEN, JR., Pbopbietob.
J. H. LAKSEN,
Dealer in all kinds of
Hay, Grain and Feed
At his old stand, Second street.
HAY AND GRAIN FOR SALE.
The highest Cash Price paid for Sheep pelts.
H. GLENN,
f Is again at his old stand and bas on hand
L I M "B,
FINEST BRAND OF
ENGLISH CEM ENT
Tanks of all sizes, from 1000 to 10,000 gallons, made
to order.
tOT Contracts for all kinds of buildings
taken at the lowest firorea.
J.O. MACK,
WHOLESALE
Liqour Dealer
FRENCH'S BLOCK.
Second Street. The Dalles
EAST END SALOON,
Near theOld Mint Bnilding, Second St. -The
Dalles, Or.
Always on hand the
BefstWines,
Liquors,
and Cigars.
A Pleasant Evening Resort
Columbia Brewery and Imported Lager Beei
on drawrht.'
III W7 M. ..sAa. sssski - '
TELEGRAPHIC.
Another Engagement.
San Antonio, Jan. 1. Late this after
noon news was received of another en
gagement between Garza's men and tbe
United States troops and rangers, who
have been in pursuit for several days.
The telegrams which were from Captain
Hardie to General Stanley, were sent
from some' station on the Texas Mexican
railroad in Starr and Dewall counties.
It was so garbled in transmission that
nothing could be learned from it, except
that an engagement bad occurred and the
troops were in a perilous position,
full account is expected to-morrow.
THE SITUATION MORE SERIOUS.
San Antonio, Tex., Jan. I. The alarm
on tbe border over the Garza uprising is
becoming intense, and there are many
startling rumors in circulation concern
ing tbe fate of the United States troops
concentrated in btarr and Duval coun
ties. Garza is known to have a force of
S00 desperate men, and if (he 1000 Mex
lean troops who are reported lo have
murdered and deserted General Lorenzi
Garcia, commander at Mscr, have made
their way to Garza s stronghold on the
Texas side, their united force would give
Bourke a bard fight. General Stanley
and othor military authorities are very
uneasy over not receiving any inform
ation from tbe seat ot war during the
past forty-eight hours. It would not be
in possible for Garza, with a force ot 1,'
200 men, to capture Fort Ringgold and
tbe whole force of United States troops
in that section of tbe frontier. He lias
threatened on several occasions to take
Fort Ringgold if it becomes necessary
for him to get food and military supplies.
If the opportunity bas occurred, it u not
improbaole he bas executed his threats,
General Stanley will send two more
troops of cavalry to tbe scene ot toe dis
turbance to-morrow.
BEADY FOR A KEVOLT.
The total number of United States
troops in the turbulent territory looking
after Gurza will be about 1000 men when
these qo out to-morrow to reach tbe
scene, (jarzi bas spies is this city who
keep him fully posted of every maneuver,
and if the - rumored revolt of soldiers at
Mier proves current, it is believed the
population of Northern Mexico will Sock
to his standard rapidly. Tbe recent per
secution of Catholic men has heightened
the disaffection towards the Diaz gov ¬
ernment, and all the people are waiting
for is to join any revolutionary move
ment with a prospect of success. Far
ther news is awaited with much anxiety
Labor Troubles.
Little Rocs, Jan. 1. There was great
excitement in railroad circles to-day over
the ejection of a carload of "scab" rail
way employes, en route from Indianap
olis and Louisville to relieve the strike
on tbe Arkansas Pass road. Tbe railway
men bad learned of their coming, and
when tbe train arrived a large crowd ws
congregated at tbe. depot. Obe shouted
to "cut the bose and drop tbe car out,"
and the air brake hose was severed in an
instant. When the train started up the
mob having failed to disconnect the en ¬
gineer's signal cord, the bell in tbe cab
rang and the train stopped again. By
this time all tbe whistles in the yard be
gan to blow, and it seemed as though
bedlam bad broke loose, A hundred
men rushed into tbe sleeper, driving tbe
occupants, some forty telegraph oper
ators, machinists and train hands," from
tbe car and into tbe swamps near by.
Most of tbem were driven into a pond,
through which they floundered, followed
by the infuriated men. The sleeper was
recoupled to tbe train and crossed the
river into Little Rock, where another
Crowd of men boarded it and with knives
cut to shreds all tbe baggage of tbe un
fortunates. 'J. H. Littlefield, who was in
charge of tbe party of new men, with
teveral of bis companions, escaped and
took a train for Texas, while the others
of tbe party are still hiding in the
swamps awaiting an opportunity to es
cape. Tbe railroad authorities are en
raged at tbe action of their employes.
Tbe various railroad labor unions are in
strong sympathy with their staking
brethren in Texas, and it is a wonder
that tbe new men did not receive severe
personal injuries.
.
Death of Ex-Repreitentative Ward.
Indianapolis, Ind , Jan. 1. Ex-Repre
sentative Thomas B. Ward died at Plain
field, Ind., this morning. Mr. Ward
several months ago returned from Dwight,
where he bad taken the bi chloride treat
ment. About two weeks ago he became
despondent and resumed his old habits.
Ex Congressman Ward's reformation was
announced lust August as a complete
cure, and he made a pathetic address to
bis fellow-members of the Bi-chlonde of
Gold Club at Dwight, which was
published at the time. He is well
remembered in Washington, where for
several years, while be was the slave of
bis appetite fyr stimulants, be wandered
about the streets an object of deepest pity.
. Chinese JBebels out Again.
London, Jan. 1. A dispatch from
Sbangbai received to day states that not
withstanding tbe punishment recently in
flicted by the imperial troops upon Mon
golian outlaws, who committed so many
depredations in Manchurin, lawless
bands are again marauding in the north
east part of China. It is reported these
bands destroyed a number of temples in
that section of China, but no religious or
political importance attaches to the up
rising. It is believed it is not a precon
certed rising against the Chinese author
ities. Tbe dispatch says the matter is
partly due to agrarian troubles, the Mon
gols being landowners, and that , tbe
marauders, include a large number of
Shan Tnng farmers.
A Blizzard Basin g.
Kansas City, Jan. 1 A terrific bliz
zard is raging in Kansas and north
western Missouri to-day. It began last
mgbt with a heavy rain and thunder
storm. Abont midnight tbe weather
oegan to get cold, and a sleet storm set
in and crippled tbe telegraph and tele
phone service. ' This morning it began to
snow. Tbe snow is drifting badly along
tbe lines of all tbe railways, and trains
are delayed in all directions. Trains
from Chicago due early this morning are
all from three to five hours late, aud
western trains are in a still worse plight.
At noon the storm continues. Tbe etorm
ts tbe most severe of the winter.
Wants a English Kuier.
' London, Jau. 1 The viceroy ot K ash-
gar, in reply to a request from the
Chinese government, bas declared in
favor ol tbe English takingg possession of
Pamir. ' He urges China toido all in her
power at tbe St. Petersburg conference to
attain tbis end. He holds Kashars trade
with India will be ruined if Russia ac-
quires'Pami.
Kew for Arbitration.
Washington, Jan. 2. There have been
no new development in tbe Chilian titua
tion to-day. None are likely to occur.
According to the best obtainable informa-
tion. there are three important facts
which divest the warlike 'rumors of the
past few days of nearly all their signifi
cance. First Tbe basis of negotiations
bas been transferred absolutely from
Santiago to Washington. Second Tbe
Chilian government has indicated
through Mr. Monft a willingness to
submit the question of the dispute to
arbitration. Ibird The president will
lay before confess tbe whole corresmond
ence, and ma; possibly accompany that
transmittal with a recommendation that
this matter be referred to arbitration to
the Mexican minister in Washington, Mr.
Romero. Sign or Don Pedro Montt, the
Chilian Minister, is himself tbe authority
for tbe statement that the negotiations
have been transferred from the Chilian
capital to the seat of tbe government of
the Ujited States. Mr. Montt says that if
the question in the controversy had been
left to Mr- Blaine aud himself a settle
ment would have been arrived at long
before this. The chief difficulty, be says,
in tbe way of an adjustment uas arisen
from the strained relations between the
United States minister, Mr. Egan, and tbe
Chilian government. All matters are
now taken out of that channel, and tbe
correspondence is being conducted direct
from here chiefly by cable and without
the intervention of our minister in
Santiago. This removes one great source
of friction, though at tbe same time it
loaves tbe American minister in an
anomalous position from wnich it is
thought be will shortly be relieved in
some manner, either by a leaye of absence
or otherwise.
Reassembling of Congress.
Washington, Jan. 3. When the fifty-
second congress reassembles Tuesday it
will find itself far less capable of entering
upon actual legislative business than any
predecessor of recent years. Tbe com
mittees of the senate, owing to the late
nest ot tbe organization, have been un
able to place upon the calendars any
reports that will properly eogiosj the
attention of the senate at this stage of
tbe first session. Consequently there
will probably be little to do next week
beyond listening to speeches and acting
upon resolutions of minor importance,
and nominations by the president. The
illness of Speaker Crisp has prevented tbe
bouse committee on rules availing itself
of tbe holiday recess for the preparation
of rules or ' the direction of tbe
business of the house. Mr. Crisp's
present condition warrants the presump
tion that he will no; be able to preside
wbeu the bouse reassembles, and in con
formity with, the requirements oi the
general parliamentary rule, Clerk Kerr
will call the body to order. A speaker
pro tern will the i be elected, probably
Mr. McMillan, as Mr. Mills, who bas also
been mentioned in that connection, is
not in the city, and an effort will prob
ably be made to secure tbe adoption of
the Springer resolution, now pending be
fore tbe committee of rules, providing
for the adoption of the rules of tbe
fiftieth congress until further action is
taken. It this is done, tbe various com
mittees having the general appropriation
bills in charge will be able to enter upon
the preparation of these measures. There
some talk of holding a Democratic
caucus to-morrow night to tuny denne
tbe programme, but in view of the num
ber of absent representatives it cannot be
determined to call a caucus.
' Bishop LonghUn's Funeral.
New York, Jan. 2. The ceremonies
attending tbe funeral of Bisbop Loughlin,
which took place tbis morning at tbe
cathedral in Brooklyn, were of tbe most
imposing character, and tbe funeral
cortege was the largest which ever at
tended tbe burial ot any prelate in tbat
city. Long before tbe hour appointed
lor solemn mass to be snog, the seats,
aisles and galleries were packed. Many
distinguished prelates were given seats at
tbe altar, while in tbe front seats ot tbe
middle aisle 300 priests in their robes
sat. Among tbe prelates were Arch
bishop Corrigan, Bisbop Metz, of Denver;
Bisbop elect Morstmao, of Cleveland:
Bishop McNier'ney, of Albany ; Monsig
nor Cantwell, of Philadelphia: Rev.
MAgnin, president of St. Mary's seminary,
of Baltimore, and a special representative
ot Car linal Gibbons, and Bisbop Foley,
of Detroit. Tbe mass was celebrated by
Archbishop Corrigan.
Senator flu nib's Sneeesaor.
Topeka, Kan., Jan. 2. Senator Per
kins, when asked to-day if bis position
on the tariff and silver would be radically
different from that ot Senator Plumb, re
plied:
Senator Plumb bad radically changed
bis views on these questions witbin tbe
past year. I voted for tbe McKinley
bill and Mr. Piumb voted against it, but
be had lately given it as his opinion it
was a wise piece 'of legislation. So tar as
the silver question is concerned, I do not
think anything will be done tbis session.
INOALLS IS PLEASED.
Atchison, Jan. 2. In an interview to
day ex Senator Ingalls said be was con
ndent Governor ' Humphrey s - choice
would be commended and approved by
tbe Republicans of tbe state and country;
that Judge Perkins is an able man and
will be peculiarly acceptable to Mr.
Plnmb's supporters.
national Sews.
Washington, Jan. 3. Iu a report to
the secretary of the interior, dated
December 2, 1891, Superintendent Porter,
of tbe census bureau, savs he thinks tbe
cost of printing the eleventh census re
ports, as at present mapped out, win oe,
relatively speaking, less, certainly not
more than tbo tenth census, lnciua-
ins the amount paid enumerators ana
supervisors, the total cost
collections of data for the
census has been $3,600,385.
of the
eleventh
To Succeed Plamb.
Topeka, Kan., Jan. 1. Governor
Humphrey tbis evening appointed ex-
Representative Perkins United States
senator to fill tbe vacancy caused by tbe
death of Senator Plumb. Mr Perkins'
appointment has been expected all day.
No one, neither citizen nor politician,
evinced any very considerable surprise.
Tbe appointment gives general satisfac
tion, and will, it is thought, have tbe
effect of solidifying tbe factions in tbe
republican party.
Garza Said co be Surroanded.
Laredo, Tex., Jan. 4. It is stated
here tbe Mexican revolutionist Garza is
surrounded in the chaparral in the ex
treme northwestern corner of Zapata
county bv United States troops and
rangers, and tbat it is almost impossible
for him to escape, either to the northwara
or in tbe direction of Mexico-.
Northwestern News.
Seattle, Jan. 4.- Word was brought
to tbis city late to-night of a desperate
fight, ending in murder, which occurred
at marble Mound, Skagit county, on New
Year's day. Frat k Barnes, Henry Colby
and D. E. Taylor were working in the
woods on tbe outskiits of Marble Mound,
which is located at the junction of the
Cascade and Skagit rivers. While they
were working, one Joseph Amerd, a
rancher, walked right np to Barnes and
ordered him to leave the country at once.
Barnes replied that he was not ready to
go. This seemed to' enrage Amerd
ereatlv. He siezed an ax near by and
went at Barnes, who ran, hotly pursued
by Amerd. The chese continued for
sixty yards, when Bames came to a tree,
against which leaned a Wincbester rifle
He stopped short, took np tbe gun.
leveled it at bis pursuer, who was some
distance behind. A sharp report was
followed by a slight stagger on the part
oi Amerd, out be still kept on coming.
Barnes pulled the trigger again and tbe
nan lodged in Amerd's body. Although
bleeding from two deep wounds, Amerd
came at Barnes like a savage bear. He
grabbed the gun by tbe barrel and
twisted it from his antagonist. Tbe
moment the gun was wrested from bis
bands, Barnes drew a Colt's revolver from
his bosom and sbot Amerd through the
heart. The third bullet did the work
and the man fell to tbe eround dead
Barnes surrendered himself to tbe justice
of tbe peace. Amerd went to Skagit
county about one year ago and settled on
unsurvejed government lands. During
tbis time, be bas bad several quarrels
with different persons, and from reports
it would appear tbat he was known as a
quarrelsome character in his new home.
One of the men with whom he had
trouble is Frank Barnes, and to this tbe
mnrder is attributed. What the exact
nature of the differences were, has not
been made public. Amerd leaves a wife
aud child living on bis ranch, and a
brother wbo resides near Birdsvicw,
The murdered man was well-known in
Seattle.
A Murder aiystery.
Denver, Colo., Jan. 4 Charles
Schmidt, wbo is confined in the jail
here, confessed bis part in tbe Greenwood
murder, which took place near Napa,
Cal., last February. Schmidt sajs be
came to tbis country In 1879 and visited
number of places in secrch of work,
eventually reaching Caliloruia. He
claims be met a well-dressed American
in Napa county wbo offered him work on
ranch if Schmidt would accompany
him, which he did. They visited a
number of saloons, and passed the night
either at Benicia or Port Costa. Tbe
next day the stranger compelled him at
the pistol's point to nccompany him to
the Greenwood residence. Here thev
bound Caotain Greenwood, and when
Mrs. Greenwood arrived tbe stranger
threatened to kill her if she did not give
bim all she hsd, and tbe stranger then
bound her, and gave both of tbem some
thing to drink from a tin cup. The men
then drove to a saloon about a mile
from town. Subsequently tbey returned
to tbe house, and the stranger, after firing
a number of shots at tbe Greenwoods,
again ransacked the house. When tbe
men camped for tbe night tbe stranger
gave Schmidt something to drink, and
when be regained consciousness tbe
stranger was gone. Schmidt says be
tried to shoot tbe latter while be was
binding Mrs. Greenwood, but tbe pistol
refused to go off. When they stopped at
the bouse a second time Schmidt let the
borse go, and the stranger, bearing tbe
wheels, fired at him, and compelled him
to re enter the bouse. Schmidt states be
would have made a confession before had
he known tbe whereabouts of his com
panion, wbo bad tbreateded to kill bim
If he divulged tbe secret.
The Bed Oten Will io Kast.
Spokane, Jan. 4. Chief Joseph, of the
Nez Perces, bis nephew, young Chief
Long Hair, a Umatilla Moses Minthoin,
an educated Christian Indian, accom
panied by Agent Crawford, of tbe
Umatilla reservation, in Eastern Oregon,
are expected to leave soon for Chicago
and Washington. Runners have been
sent out for Joseph, and he is expected
in here on tbe 2 oclock freight to-night.
He is going to Washington to plead with
tbe Indian authorities to allow him to
return with his children to their old home
in tbe beautiful Blue mountains of East
ern Oregon, Tbe Nez Perces, it will be
remembered, rebelled against an attempt
to remove tbem from tbe Blue mountains
to a strango reservation and led by
Joseph, made their phenomenal running
fight with General Howard, a campaign
uneqnaled in tbe history of Indian war
fare. Alter their defeat tbey were sta
tioned on tbe Coiville reservation, near
Spokane. They have never been con
tent and take slow to tbe custom ot
civilization. Tbe party will stop two
or three davs at tbe Palmer House in
Chicago. The Indians pay tbeir own
expenses. Josepn and xouog unlet nave
made several trips east, but .Long nair
bas never been away. Agent Crawford
reports tbat some time go a number of
chiefs of .the Umatilla' reservation were
deposed, and, taking tbe advice of a
meddling attorney, tbey slipped away
from tbe agency and are now in Yvasning-
ton. Crawford has telegraphed ahead,
and his present visit is supposed to be
in this connection. The Indians got
away last Wednesday. .
JHleha.l Oavitt Writes A Letter.
London, Jan. 4. Michael Davitt has
written a letter to be published in the
Times to-day, protesting it is cowardly
to insiuuate tbat the recent explosion at
Dublin castle might be traced to Patrick
Ford. Davitt stive it is more probable,
as the Times' friend, Piggot, is dead, that
the newspaper referred to has another
air en t whose duty it is to preach tbe
gospel of dynamite as Piggott did the
gospel of forgery. Davitt also suggests
tbat tbe explosion was due to one ot tbe
government menials, whose object was to
influence the coming election in Rossen
dale. It is said to be probable tbat
Davitt will be a candidate for representa
tion of Wexford in parliament. It is re
ported tbat Lewis Jennings, representa
tive o( Stockport in parliament, a gentle -man
well known in tbe United States,
bas decided to retire and accept tbe Chil
tern Hundreds. It is added tbat Jen
nings' references to tbe conservative
party, of which he bas been considered
a member, over bis nom de plume of "A
Member of Parliament," in the New
York newspapers, have much to do with
Jennings' proposed retirement.
The Balls (Spread.
Garfield, Wash., Jan. 4. Sunday
morning as passenger train No. 5, of the
Union Pacific, was about midway be
tween Latab and Tekoa, the rails spread,
derailing tbe entire train from tbe tender
to tbe Pullman and tearing np ISO yards
of track. Tbe engine and tender passed
in safety, but the mail car, express car,
smoker and chair car were all wrecked.
Tbe latter swayed so violently tbat some
of the passengers were made sick, and
when it was stopped, it was at such an
angle that it was impossible to walk
through it. The mail car was the only
one upset, and it was thrown down an
embankment, one end projecting over tbe
creek. The other cars remained on the
rrade. but not a wheel was on tbe track
Tbe mail clerk was bnrt slightly, but no
one else was injured. An extra train was
ftont from Tekoa to tbe relief of tbe
wrecked train.
ITEMS IN BRIEF.
From Saturday's Daily.
The rain still pours.
January 2d, and no winter. Look out for
iebruary.
Yesterday being the first of tbe year was
observed as a holiday, and all places of
, , j - . . .
ousinesa were ciosea anring me aiiernoon.
Lost, on the street of this city this after
noon, a tan colored glove. Finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving the same at
this othce.
The fall of rain this year bas been greater
than any previous one in the history of toe
connty and farmers enjoy the best prospects
tor crops ever realized -
The whistles of the several engines in the
city were let loose at 12 o'clock midnight of
lbarsday, and the brazen tongues of the
numerous bells danced out a hearty wel
come to isyz.
Rev. A. C. Spencer will preach in the
Driefe school bouee to-morrow at II A. M ,
subject, "Tha Great Prize. Epworth
League at 5:30 P. M. in Y. M. C. A. hall.
Union services t 7 P. M. in the court h.ouse.
The W. W. Statesman was thirty vears
oiu on toe last day ot toe year, and, aa it
should be, is one of the leading papers iu
eastern WaaMogton. We congratulate
the statesman on its prosperity, and hone it
may live to celebrate many more anniversa
ries of its birth.
Mr. R. H. Walker was buried 'tt St.
Helens, yesterday. He was the father of
Mrs. Alice K. Johns, who died vesterdav
af ternoon. This is a sad coincidence of
father and daughter passing to the silent
shore within forty-eight hours, although
over 100 miles apart.
Baker City Blade; From passengers on
tbe train arriving at 11 A. M. to-day from
the east, the Blade learns that a heavy
suow storm is pieyailiog east of Green
river, which perhaps extends to Omaha.
Travel on all intersecting roads with the
main line is more or less impeded.
Linkville Star: A few cattle have already
gone under thus early. Venturing out too
far on the ice in search of water, they
reached points among the tules where the
ice was too thin. This allowing cattle to
suffer for water, in a country so well sup-
pueu, is anoiner iorin or crnelty to animals.
IleadligU: Virgil Presncll is lost. He
went to U'iat'a store on Ne'iale.n October
23d and made some small purchase), going
irom mere to reux n y a. lie started next
day for his ranch on the South Fork but
has not been seen since. It is supposed he
was drowned while t-ros-ing the river. He
nad more than $1UU on his person when last
en.
The New Year's edition of the East Ore-
gonian is a complete number, and is elegant
ly Illustrated. It is a good advertisement
of the enterprise of that pap;r, and will be
tne means ot making known to immigrants
the superior advantages of Umatilla county
and of Eastern Oregon. Such a publica
tion is a credit to the city, and BhouM be
liberally patronized.
Bakrr Democrat: Several of the tinhorn
fraternity were personally interviewed yes
terday by the chief of police and warned
to leave the city or be sobjsct to arrest.
They protested, but it will do them no good
as tbe chief is determined to rid this com
munity of such people and ho has the back
ing of all respectable citizens. . Let the
good work continue until every tinhorn,
rounder and mncque are routed bug and
naggage.
The firm of Byrne, Helm & Co.. who be
gan business yesterday, at the old Btaud of
C. E. Dunham, opens out under the bright
est auspices. Tbis new drug store will pay.
particular attention to compounding physi
cians' prescriptions, day or night, and Mr.
Byrne, tbe chemist, is a graduate of one of
tbe leading colleges of pharmacy on the
continent. They have on tluir shelves only
pura drugs, and a fu-1 aasortmcnt of the
latest toilet articles.
Hillsboro Independent: There is quite a
largo number of couuterfeit half dollars in
circulation in this couuty, especially in the
neighborhood ot Glcucoe; one merchant
there haying taken in as many as six in a
day. Tbe counterfeits are a very poor im
itation, having a slick, greasy feeling, being
of light weight aud having no "ring," yet
it seems that they are good enough to de
ceive a great many. It is thought tbe
counterfeits are made in the neighborhood.
Albany Democrat: Monday a wind storm
raged furiously np in the mountains on tbe
Luckiamute, near tall City in Polk connty,
several bouses and a number of trees were
blown down. A newcomer from Dakota
named Pugb died from fright, his house
haying been blown from tbe foundation.
He had heart disease. He mnst have
thought for a few moments that be was in
Dakota again, though the storm was a very
mild one compared to the Dakota cyclone,
in fact in most places only rattled things a
little.
Timesr Several months ago Ed Scott, a
boy just bndding into manhood, committed
some petit offense at Philomath. The offi
cers of that burg undertook to arrest him,
but he resisted them with a pistol and
struck the marshal over the head with tbe
eapon. At tbe last session of the grand
jury young Scott was indicted, but he bas
laughed at the law ever.since and defied the
officers at tbe point of a pistol for several
months. He was arrested on Christmas
day, and is now in the county's bastile
awaiting the judgment of justice.
A Moscow, Idano, special dated Decem
ber 29tb says: On the arrival oi tbe North
ern Pacific train at 8 P. M. C. S. Haines,
the mail messenger, was found by George
Hoke hanging out of bis car insensible. He
was removed into the depot and surgeons
summoned. It was found that his skull
was crushed and his brains oozing out. His
features were mangled horribly. He was
dying at 10 P. M. It is supposed that he
put his bead out ot the car door at ins ma
terial yard near Sunshine and came iu con
tact with a pile of ties. He liycs in Spo
kane and leaves a family. Should be die
to-night, his body wdl go to Spokane on the
morning tram.
From Monday's Daily.
Rain ana snow yesterday, bitii combined
Collectors are busy squaring np accounts
for the year 1891.
Miss Kate Bulger, of Portland, is visiting
relatives and friends in the city.
We received a pleasant call to-day from
Mr. K. N. Staehr, of Bakeoven.
Mr. M. P. Watson, an old resident of Tne
Dalles, but st present residing at Hood
River, was in the city yesterday.
The Mio-Mao Glee Club will shortly give
a concert in aid of the Cougregrntional,
Methodist and Episcopal churches of The
Dalles.
Dr. C. Adams is in town for a short recre
ation. The doctor bas a farm in tbe vicin
ity of Mt. Adams, and from being a dentist
has developed into a granger.
Mr. F. W. Ferguson, foreman of the As
toria office, is in the city enjoying a vaca
tion. He is an old Dalles boy, and set bis
first type on the Mountainebb in auld lang
syne.
Dufur Dispatch: Tbe storms of Saturday
snd Monday haye been the best for some
years; have left more moisture under ground
than at any time for five years, and will in
sure crops next year, as most of the plow
ing is done in this section, and farmers will
surely get a benefit.
Canyon City exchange: Mountains of
snow baye been interfering with travel on
tbe stage lines. On one trip tbe Baker
stage, due here at 8 P. M. did not arrive un
til nearly 3 A. M., and brought no paper
mail. At other times it bas been nearly as
late. But after the enow becomes compact
and solid the stage will scoot in on time.
It will be a source ot regret to the many
friends ot Mr. Clarence Grimes to learn tbe
sad intelligence of his death near Hunting,
ton, at the residence of bis brother, on De
cember 24th. He bad been sick for a long
time with that terrible disease, consump
tion, and finally was forced to succumb to
the dread summons. Mr. Grime lived in
this city from boyhood, and bad a long list
of friends.
Prineville News: We have the informa
tion from a direct source that Mr. Brackett
Johnson, who is a tanner by profession, baa
concluded to start a tannery near Prairie
City. Mr. Johnson must of necessity oper
ate on a limited capital, but he should re
ceive the encouragement and eo-operatioa
of every resident of our yslley. One by one
the needed enterprises will spring up, and
in the years to come we will be a prosperous
community.
A short time ago, says the Union Repub
lican, a local company was organized in
IMgiu to cure and pack meats of tbat sec
tion. They are now finishing the caring
process of their first killing. In a few day
they will have 10.000 or 12.000 pounds of
fresh bacon to put upon the market. The
enorts of the new company ought to succeed
and thus would be kept at home a large
amonnt of money heretore sent out of the
country.
Albany Democrat: Tbe year 1891 was
closed by a very serious encouutcr m a first
street saloon, between E. A. Milner and Ed
Davidsou, resulting in the latter stabbing
the former with a jack knife in the abdo
men, so seriously ss to cause an intestine to
protrude. Going to another saloon David
son was followed by Milner and given a
"thrashing" tbat will probably lay him np
tor some time. Miinvr's wounds were
dressed by Dra. Maaton & Davis.
Newport Times: Orders have been sent
to tbe timekeepers of the Oregon Pacific to
send in the time of all the employes np to
date, tbat every dollar might be paid the
brat of January. It is reported that al
ready every difference heretofore existing
among the bondholders, has been amicably
and satisfactorily settled snd tbe best of
leeling now prevails in all quarters. Ku
mor also says at least 120 miles of the road
will be built next surmi.er. sctive operations
to begin early in too spring.
W. W. Statesman: No. 5, the regular
passenger from Spokane due here at 4:30 p.
m. did not arrive Thursday evening until
6:30, the delay being occasioned by a
wiecic ot a freight train near Colfax. The
engine ot tbe freight jumped the rails and
was thrown scrosss the track. The passen
ger was compelled to come sround bv the
Pleasant valley branch, which consumed
two hours more. Ho one was injured by
the accident, but tbe engine and several
box cars were badly demolished.
A very strange and painful accident hap
pened to a young man in this city on Christ
mas day. He rode out to see a friend in
the country,, and when he arrived st tbe
house he began to toot his horn, the horse
became frightened and threw bis head back,
forcing the end of the born into ' the
tongue, cutting it in a frightful manner.
Medical aid was summoned, and tbe in
jured part of the member amputated. The
young man got along all right until he be
came sick with the measles, aud he is now
coutiDca to bis room.
W. W. Statesman: Col. William Parsons,
accompanied by three chiefs of the Umatilla
Indians, left Pendleton yesterday for Wash
ington. The chiefs were recently deposed
by instructions of the department aud feel
ing very much aggrieved over that action
of the officials decided that thuy wml.-t
make a visit to Washington and invoftigite
the matter. While there, they will aiau eu
deavor to ascertain what disposition was
made of the funds derived from the sale of
tbe government land, of which no account
ing seems to have been made. They will
also seek information regarding the recent
decision of the department pertaining to
the leases of land on tbo Umatilla reserva
tions. From Tuesday's Daily.
A heavy frost this morning mikes the
streets passable. '
Mr. T. H. Johnston, of Dufur, was in the
city yesterday.
The holidays are over, and studies have
been resumed in the academies aud publio
schools of this city.
Clear, bnght weather which invigorit,
and sends the blood coursiug through the
veins in healthful action.
Commissioners' court will meet to-morrow.
There is a large amount of work to
keep them busy for some time.
Mr, W. O. Bentley, formerly of this city,
but now residing in the busy metropolis,
came np ou the uoou train for a short visit.
The fire engine was put into use this fore
noon, pumping ont tbe cistern on Court
and Second streets, so that it might be re
paired. .
Probate court is in session to-day. We
can chronicle nothing of interest from tbat
source, as only the usual routine of busiuess
is being disposed of.
The imposing funeral services over tbe re
mains of Col. J. C. Haines, of Seattle, took
place to-day in that city at 11 o'clock, under
the auspices of tbe Washington state mil
itia. Tbe grange bas erected a fine hall on
Eight Mile creek, ' on Cap. Eosly's farm.
This will make a good hall, and all public
meetings will be held in this building here
after. Mr. R. Snodgrass, of Boyd, ' gave ns a
pleasant call to-day. He reports the season
very fayorable for all crops, and the mois
ture is more than bas baen for a number of
years.
visitors from the Willamette valley en
joy our sunshine and clear atmosphere
fully, and earnestly desire tbat they oonld
have the same weather in the land of fogs
and mists.
Mr. N. Mathias, aa old resident of The
Dalles, snd one of oar most wealthy citi
zens, left yesterdsy on a visit to his old
home in Alsace, Germany, where he will
remain for some weeks.
Winter, so far, bas been mild, and the
westher has not nearly approached the
seventy of eastern fall weather. A great
quantity of moisture bas fallen, and con
siderable plowing has been done.
At the regular meeting of Friendship
Lodge, No. 9, K. of P., held last evening,
the following officers to fill vacancies were
elected for the ensuing term: Mr. L. E.
Crowe, V. C; Mr. Wm. Michell, Jr., M.
of E.
Mr. Carl Gottfried, one of onr moat pop
ular yonng-men, left to-day en a visit to bis
relatives in Reginsbourg, Bavaria, Ger
many. He will be absent about three
months. It is rumored that there is an
other reason for this visit, besides seeing
bis folks. .
Baker City Democrat: News comes from
the Lucky Boy mine id tbe Bobinoonville
district of s very rich strike haying been
made a few days'ago, and the presence of
Mr. Johnson, the Denver representative of
the company owning the property, request
ed. Mr. Johnson left tor tbe mine yester
day. There seems to be considerable relia
bility to the reports.
1'be report of Dr. Alfred Kinney, health
officer of the port of Astoria, shows that
forty-five vessels entered daring the past
three months, not including the regular
coasters. Tbe British bark Abnuhir Bay,
from Rio Janeiro, was detained two days to
be disinfected, having had two deaths out
of six cases of yellow fever. Forty of tbe
vessels mentioned sailed under the British
flag, only one being American.
The "oldest inhabitant," that annual
weather prophet, bas not aired his signs of
the seasons yet; but very soon he may be
expected to occupy street crossings and
predict all kinds of disasters and direful
consequences to befall tbe human raoe in
habiting this portion of tbe United States.
Of course, it would be a great accident if
any of these should come true, and there
fore tbe people do not worry themselves
about these mitters but little.
Oregonian: A collision that looked as if it
would bo attended with serious conse
quences occurred near First and Yamhill
streets about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
It was a collision between a borse on tbe
First street line and a runaway span of
horses attached to a coupe. The horseoar
was badly demolished, several windows be
ing broken, and one side being smashed in,
while only the tongue of the coupe was
broken. The bones escaped with a few
scratches, and the passengers in the car got
off with a bad fright.
BncVUea's Arsiea ttalve.
The best salve in the world for cats
bruises,' sores, aloers, salt rheum, feve,
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively
cares piles, or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect aatist aotion, or money
refunded. Price 23 cents per box. For
sale by Snipes ft Kinermly.
Wanted, a servant girl in mall family.
Inqire at this office. decSO tf
Fresh oysters served in eyery style at
the Columbia Candy Factory.
THE FESTIVE TEALS fiOBBEE.
The. Whalen, the Kawapea Ceariet,
Bobbed a Train Monday naming.
Balem statesman.
The escaped convict, Thos. Whalen, has
been heard from. He is now posing as a
tram robber, having sustained that role
quite successfully Monday. Tbe quiet little
station of Clackamas, on tbe line of the
Southern Pacific, was the scene of bis dar.
ing and the caboose of a side-tracked freight
train felt the effects of his shrewdness.
The robbery occurred at about 0 o'clock in
the morning, while tbe freight train was
standing at Clackamas. ' While no one was
in the caboose a man answering Whalen's
description entered tbe car and helped him
self from the traintmeu's lunch baskets and
then went through tbe pockets of the
clothes hanging in tbe car. He secured
about $30 and was accompanied from the
car by a good overcoat. When he left the
train hs started east across the country in
the direction of tali timber. As soon as it
was known a robbery had been committed
men rushed in pursuit of the thief, but up
to evening bad not been successful m over
taking him.
Friday oiglst Whalen slept at a farm
house near Aurora, and his identity wo
suspected, although the people were afraid
of him. They thought to take him in
chsrge but their coarage failed them and
the next day they found lying on the table
in the room he had occupied some letters
and photographs which assured them they
had been correct in their suspicions. Tbe
letters were addressed to Tbos. Whalen.
Tbe fellow is pretty well fixed now, hav
ing stolen odd pieces of clothing as he
passed through the country. Rifling
farmer's boose here sod there as be became
hungry, he is well fed snd is no doabt pro
vided with sufficient provisions to keep him
alive for several days; and also provided
himself with an abundsuce of warm cloth- -
ing. Lvery remnant of tho prison garb bss
been discarded, and but for the scsr across
his nose it would be difficult to Identify
iro.
Superintendent Downing snd Second
Warden Cvunngh are in pursnit, as are alio
aevcrul oiiicera of the law, and they are
ocfidert of success in effeoting a capture.
I; inny not detract fioin the interest of
the story to nai rule that a second socouut .
ef the robbery givts a seosaliunal sspect to
the sfTtii. According to this version.
Whalen held up the trainmen, while they
were assembled in the caboose, and relieved
them of their belongings. This occurred
while the train was near Aurora,
Regular Oonnoil Meetine.
The last meeting of the council for the
year 1891 was held at tbe recorder's office
Thursday evening.
The mayor and full council except Mr.
C. E. Haight were present.
Afttr tbo minutes of previous meeting
were read and approved, the petition of P.
H. Delaney for reimbursement for injaries
received by falling into a hole, foot of
Washington street, was referred to eity at
torney.
Petition of W. H. : Lochhead granted, so
as to admit of entrance of teams into bis
feed yard.
Report of city attorney in relation to
Electric Light company and W. U. T. com.
pany was read and laid Over until next
meeting.
Also report of same on construction of
sidewalk on Union street, from Fourth to
school house grounds, was read and laid
over nntil next meeting.
Petition of Mrs. T. Baldwin for readjust
ment of assessment of taxes laid over.
Crosswalks were ordered constructed
from the residenoe of Mr. B. E. Snipes to
that of Mr. J. M. Patterson; also from
Colombia hotel to Umatilla House; from
Maetz ft Pundt to Regulator office, and from
Mr. J. B. Crossen's to property of Mrs.
Korten.
Communication from Hon. M. A. Moody
referred to street commissioner, with in
structions to act for best interests of city.
Mr. G. C. Bills wss elected night watch
man for the East End, at a salary of $60
per month.
The city printing was awarded to the
Daily Chronicle at $40 the figures were:
Weekly, $30; Daily, $40; Daily and Week-
ly,$60. The TiMss-MorjNTiNKiR'sbid$100
for Dsily and Weekly, and the Sun $25 for
Weekly.
Ordinance establishing grades of stteets
was read and referred to mayor and com
mittee on streets to be reported athe next
meeting.
Reports of marshal, recorder and street
commissioner were read and placed on file.
Bills to the amonnt of $916.15 were al
lowed and warrants ordered drawn.
Bill of A. L. Webster referred to Finance
Committee to report next meeting.
Liquor licenses were granted to Ben. Wil
son, Dan Baker, J. O. Mack, W. T. Wise
man, Maets ft Pundt, A. Bettingen, jr.,
McDonald Bros., N. B. Sinnott, T. T.
Nichols, Ad. Keller, F. Lemke, C. J. Stab
ling, John DoLovan, Wolfg. Schroder, F.
W. L. Skibbe.
Statesman: Senator Dolph bas introduced
in tbe senate a bill to grant to the state of
Oregon townships 27, 28, 29, 30 snd 31
sooth, in ranges 5 and 6 east of the Wil
lamette meridian, in the state of Oregon, for
a public pork. Within tbe purohased lim
its is situated Crater lake. . One condition
ot the bill is thst tbe state shall, within
three years from the passage of tbis act, by
an act of its legislative assembly, sccept
this grant. Tbe premises shall be used for
public use as a publio park and place of
public resort, and forest reserve, and shall
be inalienable by jtbe state lor all time.
No growing timbers, except to the
extent that may be necessary for the
construction of roadways and build
ings for the aceommodatioo of visitors
and for firewood for use upon the reserva
tion and for tbe preservation of the forests
against fires, shall be oat or removed.
Baker City Democrat:. Thursday in the
presence of Connty Judge Campbell and
District Attorney Hyde, Drs. Biggers and
Dodson made aa examination of Rudolph
Smidt, a German who was in the employ of
R, S. Anderson, and the unfortunate man
was adjudged insane, and placed in charge
of Sheriff Conde, who started with him to
the insane asylum. Smidt's derangement is
of that type that makes him dangerous in
community and from evidences shown by
him it is very proper tbat he be confined
where he can do no harm. It is aaid that he
was confined in on asylum several years ago
in Tennessee.
T tiler : Lewiston is now enjoying a season
of fine, mild winter days. W bile blizzards
and snow blockades and fogs and storms are
prevalent over tbe rest of the habitable
globe, stopping basiness and endangering
Uvea, bere the winter boa been mild. Only
one dsy has been lost during the entire
winter oo the work of the new bank bnild
ing, and it now seems likely that the entire
straoture will be erected witboat any great
cessation on account of bad weather.