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THE DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 6, 1892.
NUMBER 26.
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PRINTED EVERY SATURDAY
- John Michell, Editor and Proprietor
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Single copy, one year. . . -
; Single oopj six months. . .... ............
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Entered at the Postofice at The Dalles, Or., at Second
LIST OF STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS.
novemor 8. Pennover
Secretary ot State. ...... vA, . k
jaunirer Philiip Metschan
uDorintandentof Public Instruction..!;. B. McElroy
S J J. N. Dolpb
eaators
IJ.H. Hueiiell
C-nffressraaa..
B'M Fruiter..
. . nermann
, Frank Baker
COWSTX.
Sheriff
' Clerk
Treasurer
Commissioner. .. .......
Assessor
Surveyor
Superintendent of PubHc Schools.
Coroner
.....D. L. Cates
....J. B.Crossen
Geo. Ruch
...Frank Kincoid
.Juhn E. barnett
. . . . E. F. Sharp
... . Troy Mieiley
.William Mieheil
ProfesHional C rds.
H. LOO AN.
Physician and Surgeon,
Ofticb:
Rooms 2 and 8 in Land Office Building
Q C. HOLUSTEB, '
Physician nd Surgeon,
Rooms over Dalles National Bank.
Office hours 1 A.M. to It M., and from 2 to 1 P.M.
' Residence West end of Third street.
, 8. B. WALTER.
Physician and Surgeon
Diseases of Children a speciality. ErBkiusville
Sherman Co., Oregon.
J-B. I. C. TAYLOR,
Physician and Surgeon.
" Room No. 1, over Fouts & Wilson's, In Jackson
House, The Dalles. Or. Janiu
D
B. W. E. BENEHART,
Physician and Surgeon,
Itooni 1, Chapman Block, over Kielsen'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.
T 8CTHEKI.AHD, M. D., CM., Trinity
l University. Toronto: F. T. M. C; M. C. P.
and 8, Ontario;
Physician and Surgeon.
Office Chapman Block, rooms II and 4.
REsiDisca-Judge Thoinbury's, Second street.
' ernes Hocks 10 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 7 to8 p.
JQB. . F. TCCKEK,
DENTIST.
Office orer French & Co.'s Bank.
ag-Xitrous Oxid , and Vitiliaed Ca
painless extracting-
en for
JR, O. D. DOANE,
Physician and Surgeon,
OFFICE Rooms 5 and 6 Chapman Block.
BESIDENCE No. 2o Fourth Street, one block south
of court bouse.
Odice hours 9 to 12 A M, 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 P SI.
J. B. COSDOH. " J. W.!OSBC.
QONDON CONDON,
Attorneys at Law.
Office On Court Btrect, opposite the Id Court
Bouse, The Dalle.-, Or.
A.
8. BENNETT,
At!; ney at Law,
O nce in Schanno's building, nptairs.
The Dalles
Oregon.
H. WILSON.
Attorney at Law,
Rooms 62 and 53, New Togt Block,
The Dalles, -
Oregon
1. I. 8TORT. '
W. L. BIAD6EAW.
s
TORY 4 BRADSHAW,
Attorneys at Law.
The Dalles, Oregon.
J G. KOONTZ, .
Ileal Estate.
Insurance and
. - Loan Agent
Afsents for the Scottish Union and National In
. nrance company of Edinburgh, Scotland, Capital
30,000,000.
Valuable Farms near the City to sell on easy
erms.
Office over Post Office. The Dalles, Or. . '
"yM. J. ROBERTS,
Civil Engineer and Surveyor
Office in Kuch's building, corner of Second and
Washington streets. .. . . . '
. .. Box 107, The Dalles, Or ,
1L HUNTINGTGir ft CO,
Title, AMracts,' Real Estate and Fre
IN8CHANCE.
The only abstracts of titles in Wasco County
138 SECOND STREET, THE DALLES, OB,
Thompson's Addition
DALLES CITY.
Now Ready for Sale on Easy Terni
- Now is the timelto buy while
PRICES ARE LOW.
This tract has been surveyed and platted in acre
tracts with convenient streets and avenues and so
arranred that purchasers can get one block or sev
eral acres in a body. The lan-1 is comparatively
level, soil excellent, water easily obtained, location
pleasant, beautiful and easy to access and joins the
itv immediatelv on the east.
Title U. S. Patent. Warranty Deeds.
FOR SALE BY
P? Dalles Land and Improvement Co.
For particulars apply at the office of the Company
Booms 7 and 8, Land Office Building, The Dalles, Or.
COMB AND SEE THE PROPERTY.
THORNBURY & HUDSON,
Real Estate Agents.
Denny, Rice & Co. .
Y col & Commission .Merchants
610 Atlantic Ave, Eoston.
I-Cash advance made on emsvroment.
J O. MACK,
WHOLESALE
Liqour Dealer
FRENCH'S BLOCK,
Seoond Street. -' The DsvUm
Miscellaneous
RECON LIVE STOCK
o MUTUAL o
INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION
Home office Ashland, Jackson county, Or.
J H LARSEN. AGENT, THE DALLES, OR.
WiH insure against all diseases or accident, or any
cause ot dcatb or total disability, exrpt by the
cruel or careless act of the owuer.
Anv disease or accident which rend s the animal
unfit for work or use Is considered tttivl 1 mbiiity
and the full amount of the policy will he paki. In
surance begins from the date of making out poli .v.
Animals under tea years old can be insured for
. two years.
Terms reasonable and within the reach of all own
ing valuable cattle, horses or sheep. No insurance
taken on stock on the run?e.
Will examine any subject on application in any part
of Eastern Oregon. Insurance riven fr three
fourths of the value of the animal.
Office, Second St., near the Old Mint.
P. O. Box 347. J. H. LARSEN. The Dalles.
THE OLD EsrAfflLISHKI)
COLUMBIA BREWERY
Second St., East End,
AUGUST BUOHLE3B, PROP. "
Has been refitted throughout with the
mm IMPROVED iraiNERY
And is now manufacturing the -
Best Keg and titled Beer
and Porter
In Eastern Oregon.
Mr. Buehler alwavs aims to adont die latest brew
injf apparatus and will furnish hid customers bee
equal to any n marke?: wtf
A. A. BKOWiN'
Keeps
A FULL ASSORTMENT
wmm pansy wm,
AND PROVISIONS,
Soeciaf Prices to Cash Buyers.
Re-opened, at No. 109, Union Street
First Building north of Court House.
WJll remove on or about November 1st to
the first door east of Cranrlall & Burgett's
furniture store No. 170, Second street.
"WOOL EXCHANGE"
SALOON.
DAN BASER, Prop'r.
Near the Old Mint, Second St.,
THE DALLES, : OK.
Keeps on band the best
FREE LUNCH EVERY EVENING
C. N. THORNBURY. -
T. A. HUDSON.
THORNBURY & HUDSON,
Write Fire, Life (6 Accident
INSURANCE :
Coaaejr to ZE-osaa.
on BealEstate, Chattel and Personal security.
Will attend to aU hinds oj Land business be
fore the U. a. liana Ujjux.
Rooms 7 and 8, up-stairs, U. S. Land Office building,
THE DALLES, OEEGON.,
Charles F. Lauer,
Proprietor of tne - .
scond St. Poultry and Fish Market
Will always keep on sale ,
Puget tSound Fish,
" Chickens,-Turkeys,
Also, Provisions, Candies, Tobacco
and Ctjrars.
Leave your orders, aa they wiltKreceive prompt
tention. -
EENBT L. KUCK,,
-Manufacturer of and dealer in
Harness and Saddiery,
Second St. , near Moody's Warehouse,
THE DALLES, - - . OREGON
Kb sraniffrt to iive Sa
e fact I on
:iTY BAKERY
Second and Union Streets.
L. NEWMAN. Proprietor
THE DALLES
Marble Works,
C. J. Smith, Prop'r.
Buy at Horn and Save Freights and Agents'
Commissions.
Lock Box 218. THE DALLES OREGON.
G.T.THOMPSON.
A.W. FAKUHEB.
THOMPSON & FARCKER,
General Blacksmiths,
Near Mint building, See-on St.
Horse -.Shoeing and Geaeravl Jobbing
a specialty.
Prices reasonable and to suit the times.
gPEICHINGER BROTHERS.
FAMILY GROCERIES
nnoienie uia neuui ueaiera m -
'ine,Confeetionery, Nuts,
Fruits, Tobacco. Clears, Etc
Proprietors of the - i
QUAKKlt DAISY,
' The Dalles, Orfl
Banks.
The Dales National Bank,
OF DALLES CITY, OR.
President,....
Cashier, .....
..Z. F.
.H. A. Moo($
General Banking Business Transacted.
Sight Exchanges sold ov
NEW YOSK,
SAN FRANCISCO,
PORTLAND, OR.
tiT Collections made on favorable terms at all ac
cessible oint
J. S. SCHEXCK,
President.
. M. BE ALL,
Cashier.
THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
OF1 THE X A. 1113 S5
(Successor to)
SCHENCK & BEALL, BANKERS,
TBANSACTS A REGULAR BANKING BUSINESS
BUY AND SELL EXCHANGE,
COLLECTIONS CAREFULLY MADE AND
PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED FOR.
DRAW ON NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO AND
PORTLAND.
Dlrec'torsi
D P Tnoiirsos, Ed M Williams,
J S Scuesck, Gkorgb A Libkz,
H M Bkall.
feh
Mlscsellaneons
OLD GERMANIA,"
OO Second St.
C. DONOVAN, Proprietor.
Keeps constantly on sale the best
Wines, Liquors,
CIGARS.
Columbia Brewery Eeer on Draught.
The finPBt brands of Imported and Do
mestic Cigars a specialty. aa7-91dy
-THK
GEEMANIA,
CHAS. STUBLIHG, Prop.
FOU THE PRESENT AT
G Second Street.
ffiiies, Lipors ao(l Ciprs.
All brands of Imported Lmuors, Ale and Porter, and
genuine Key West Cigars. A lull line of
CALIFORNIA WINES. & BRANDIES.
Milwaukee Beer on Drauqht.
F 8. G CNN I KG.
J. D.EMAN
Gnnning & Hockman
GENEBAXi
Blacksmiths.
In the new hhop on Second street, first blacksmith
shop east of French & Co.'s brick block.
Horse-S hong a Specialty.
All kinds of work in iron, whether of agricultural
imjIements or vehicles, done in the most mechan
ical style, and satisfaction guaranteed. janSwky
LOUIS PAYETTE,
(Successor to Payette ft. Friend.)
. . THE LEADING .
BL ACK SMITH I
zy i AND WAGON-MAKER. ;;
Corner . Second and Madison Sts.
AU work work in iron or wood done in the neatest
manner. Anything in the wagon line, from
a wheelbarrow to an omnibus, made . -
or repaired. - . - "
Horse-Shoeing a Specialty.
Plow's and machinery le paired in tho most skill-
ul and workmanlike manner. mch21dw
PAUL KEEFT & CO.
-DEALERS IN-
Paint$, 011$,
. a And the Most Complete and Latest
Patterns and Designs in ,
WALL. PAPER
Practical Painters and Paper Hangers. None bat
the best I runda of the Sherwin-Williams P;unt osed
ia all our work, and none bat the most skilled
workmen employed. All orders will be promptly
attended to.
Shop adjoining Red Front Grocery. ' .
THIRD STREET, THE DAi-ca.
F. E. SH0NTELL
-DEALER IN-
Fine -Cigars, Tobacco,
AND CONFECTIONERY,
Second Street, next door to the Red Front
Grocery Store.
The celebrated Hoffman, Geoeral Ar
ler Cigars on sale .
THE DALLES, -
andSchU
OEEGON
coLuineia phgkihg go..
- Corner Third and Washington 8ta.
Cured Hams and Bacon. Dried Beef
. and Tongues
And the best Beefsteaks, llutu.n Chops and Veal
Cutlets in the uiArket. .
ORDERS DELIVERED TO ANY PART OF CITY
taf Fresh Vegetables on Sale at the Lowest Prices.
jeSd&w
f -Sewitt
-AT-
81 Third Street.
Glass
TELEGRAPHIC.
WarrmK fartion .
Pinkville, Kt., Jao. 29. A factional
feud that promises to rival in bloodshed
ding the tamous Hatfield- McCoy or an
of tbe other desperate lactional wars
which have made this section of Kentucky
notorious, has broken out in the southern
part of this country. Owing to the in
accessibility of the place, particulars are
hard to obtain, but three men have been
killed since last Saturday. Their names
arc Maouel Parton, Lee Davis and Will
Jones. Tbe fight is between Berry Turner,
a notorious outlaw and murderer with
strong earn:, and the Parton faction. The
Parton side is a strong one and claim
have the law on their side, but so
they have had the hot end of the fight.
Parton was killed Saturday. He had es
saved to capture Berry Turner, dead or
alive, and posted himself at a convenient
distance from a bouse in which Turner
as tortified with a number of his gang,
It was probably Parton s mtention
shoot Turner at the first opportunity, but
the latter had too much cunning. The
outlaw discovered the whereabouts of his
would-be slayer and at an unguarded
moment succeeded in drawing a bead on
the latter and a shot from bis Winchester
crashed through Parton'a head. This
murder oniv fired the Parton faction to
nyire desperate warfare against tbe Tur
ner side, and on Wednesday they made a
bold attempt to avenge the death of their
man. I he act was disastrous to tbe
Paitons, as two more of their number
were killed. The Parions had surround
ed the Turner stronghold, but instead of
taking it, tbe army were themselves
taken in. They were fired upon from the
t urner bouse, and before thev could real
ize tbat their presence bad been dis
covered, Lee Davis and Bill Jones, two
of the leading men of the Parton faction,
bad been pierced by tbe bullets from the
deadly Winchester?, and a hundred shots
were exchanged. Some of tbe Turner fac
tion are said to have been wounded.
Favorably Disposed.
New Yohk, Jan. 29. The Herald's
Santiago, Chili, special cablegram says
"A cable dispatch was received tbia
morning from Minister Pedro Montt at
Washington, in which he says that he is
now assured tbat tbe government of tbe
United States U favorably disposed to that
of Chili, and is content with Minister
Peirena's reply. Senor Peirerra iead
Scnor Montt's dispatch at the session of
the senate this afternoon. Nothing was
said in tbe dispatch- relating to the ques
tion of future arbitration and indemnity,
but Uui i will ccrtamlv pay whatever in
demnity is agreed on. Little is beard
either in Santiago or Valparaiso botes
pressions of satisfaction at the peaceful
solution ot the trouble. There is no
doubt that up to this morning the utmost
anxiety prevailed, but now it bas been
relieved. Minister Egan today received
numerous callers who congratulated him
on the successful termination of tbe
negotiations. Judge of Crimes Foster,
of Valparaiso, will tomorrow pass sen
tence on (iomez tfomeda and others for
the killing of Riggen and Turnbull and
assaulting the members of tbe Baltimore's
.EagWsh Comment.
London, Jan, 29. Several English pa
pers today print an alleged dispatch from
Washington to tbe Dalzeil Agency, in
which it is aeserted tbat President Har
rison yesterday informed the senate com
mittee on foreign relations tbat tbe an
swer of Chili to tbe ultimatum sent her
tbe 21st inst.. was received before his
message was sent to congress, but tbat he
was not aware of its contents, owing to
the fact that it was not translated i to
English until after the message bad been
delivered to congress. Basing its con
tents on this assertion, the St. James
Gazette this aftr moon publishes an article
in which it says: "If the story is true.
President Harrison has disgraced and
made himself ridiculous."
The Question cf Indemnity teoon to
be Considered.
Washington, Jan. 29. At the cabinet
meeting today the Chilian matter was
discussed. It was decided that Minister
Egau should be instructed to say to Senor
Peirerra, Chilian minister of foreign af
fairs, that bis reply, to the note of Secre
tary Blaine of the 21st indicated a desire
on the part of the Chilian government to
satisfy tbe United States of its feeling of
regret over the assanlt upon tbe sailors
of the Baltimore, the replies as to the
Matta note of December 11, and tbe re
quest for tbe recall of Minister Egan, and
the latter will be directed to say tbey are
entirely satisfactory. Such being tbe
case, the United States will leave the
matter of reparation to the sufferers by
tbe assault to Chili to initiate, according
to ber sense of justice and right, and with
a salute of tbe United States flag, tbe in
cident will be considered closed by this
government. Until Chili makes some
offer of reparation, of course there will be
nothing to arbitrate, as no points of dif
ference exist. Tbe offer may be so satis
factory that arbitration on this score will
not be necessary.
aiuxt Salute the Flax.
New Tokk, Jan. 29. The Berald's
Washington special -says: President
Harrison will send tomorrow another
ultimatum to the little South American
republic. In substance this cable was
sent from here bv Blaine at an early
hour this morning:
'President Harrison accepts Chili's
apology in the broad and - generous spirit
in which it was offered."
A cable to this effect will follow:
"While Chili's apology is in all terms all
this country could ask, yet there is one
thing more to be done betore'the dignity
of the United States be fully satisfied.
Chili must salute the stars and stripes."
Public Opinion Satisfied.
London, Jan. 31 The Santiago corres
pondent ot the Timet says: Public
opinion here is satisfied with the proced
ure of tbe government in tbe dispute
with the United States. Tbe press leaves
it to tbe United States and other nations
to iudge of the rights and wrongs of tbe
dispute. Interests now centers on tbe
precedent wbicb the United States ia pre
paring to solemnly lay down for herself,
and it is a question' whether her further
demands will be such as she herself
would be prepared to concede ' under
similar circumstances. Congress has
passed a bill authorizing tbe president to
borrow 15,000,000 to withdraw the note
of tbe dictatorship. The season has
closed.
An Alaska Crime.
Seattle, Jan. 30. Alaska reports by
steamer tonight give an account of tbe
killing of C. H. Edwards, a government
school teacher, near Fort Wrangel, Janu
ary 14, by Malcomb Campbell. Camp
bell and Emory Elliott were on a bunG
ing trip in a sloop. They bad a ten gal
Ion keg of whisky, fell in with another
sloop and gave the whisky to Indians
aboard. Edwards heard of it, and ac
companied by a number of Indians,
boarded Campbell's sloop, seized Camp
bell and Elliott, and ordered the Indians
to tie them hand and foot. Edwards tben
ordered tne vessel's deck torn up to search
for the whisky. Campbell got his hands
loose and grabbed a pistol. .Edwards
stiuggled with him for the pistol, wben
Campbell shot him in tbe head, inflicting
a fetal wound. The Indians then fled
and were fired at, but none were hit. No
medical assistance for Edwards could be
had for three days. During tbat time he
was carried about in the sloop, trying to
reach Wrangel. Finally a government
surgeon was found, but it was impossible
to save id ward's life. Edwards formerly
lived in Kansae.
Particulars or the Loss of the Fern
dale.
Aberdeen, Wasbn Jan, 31 Your Ho
quiim correspondent visited the wrecked
ship Feindale today. Tbe vessel lies
fourteen miles north of the entrance to
Grav's Harbor and two miles from the
wreck of the Abercorn, lost there three
years ago. bhe is about 400 vards out
at low tide. Everything movable on tbe
ship bt.s been washed ashore and the
beach is uttered with the wreckage.
ine vessel struck at 3:lo Friday morn
ng. Tbe weather was thick and heavy,
and a gale was blowing from the south
west. Peter Peterson, one of tbe sailors
rescued, tells the following story of the
wreck. "It was tbe captain's watch.
Eric Sunberg was at tbe wheel. The
vessel grated on the sand, and the captain
thought she had struck a reef. He
ordered ber wheel bard port, and the ship
went on her broadside. The breakers
rolled clear over ber, smashing tbe wheel
and throwing Sunberg across the vessel.
1 be men scarcely knew where the life
preservers were. Tbe captain told them.
but added tbey would be of no use as
tbey were too far from shore. Tbe ship
rested on her port side and efforts were
make to get out tbe boats. When she
rested on ber other side the boats were
torn away. Tbe men then gave up all
hope and took to the rigging. Nine men
were on the foremast together. Tbe
captain alone was on tbe mizzen rig,
Five others were on tbe mainmast, and
one in tbe cabin. It is not known where
the otber four were. Tbe five on tbe
mainmast had procured hfepreservers.
THEIB ONLY HOPE.
'When daylight came tbey determined
to try and swim ashore, a distance of
about half a mile. Thev came down.
dropped into tbe water, and struck for
shore. Carlson was the -last man to go.
He saw tbe captain come part of tbe way
down tbe mizzen rig and tben go np
again. This was tbe last be saw of him.
The first mast to go overboard was the
foremast, on which were nine men.
They all disappeared forever. Of tbe
five, Eric Sunberg, Charles Carlson and
myself, reached the shore almost dead.
We were pulled out bv a woman, whom
we afterwards learned was Mrs. Edward
White, who, witb her husband, live near.
She was tbe only person on tbe beach at
tbe time of the wreck. Had it not been
for ber it is doubtful if we would have
been able to crawl out of the water."
It has been Mrs. White's custom to go
to the beach after every storm. Sbe did
not know of the wreck till sbe .reached
the beach. The men were taken to the
borne of Edward White and kinoly cared
for. Today they were taken to Hoquiam
charge of Jobn Soule, who was in
structed by the British consul of Astoria
to care for tbem. Sunberg and Carlson
teil substantially tbe same tale. Tbe
Tbe captain bad lost his reckoning, bnt
tbe day before the vessel struck he saw
land and thought it was tbe highland at
the mouth of tbe Columbia, which it
much resembles. He had supposed he
bad struck an unknown reef, land tbat
there was no chance to save the lives of
any of the crew. A strong ocean current
was running southward, something un-
nown to bim. Tbe sailors think a
umber of tbe men are still in tbe riggin.
Tne vessel is not yet out of sight at high
tide. Tbe jibboom and a part of tbe bow
are visible.
Ten are Missing.
Pom Townsend, Wash., Jan. 30. The
steamer from Alaska arrived tonight. She
reports ten miners missing, who, it is
feared, have perished from hanger or
cold. Last April Morris Orton and S. O.
Wheelock, of Juneau, accompanied by
eight otber miners, left Juneau on tbe
schooner Charlie for Lituya Bay, taking
eight months provisions. The party was
to have returned in November. Nothing
bas been beard from tbem.. Great un
easiness is felt, for tbey were in a frozen
reigon where it is impossible to get food
help. Tbe people appealed to Capt.
Maynard, of the United States warship,
at Sitka, to go tbe relief of tbe missing
men. . Maynard, declined on account of
tbe great risk to tbe ship aod because he
thought tbe men were beyond the reach
humaa aid. A mass meeting was
beld at Juneau, tbe governor aptiealed
to and a relief expedition organized and
sent out in a sailing vessel wit.h supplies
in search of the lost miners. There ft 1
little hope of rescuing them. Tbe
winter at Lituya Bay is long and severe,
and tbe probability is all of tbe missing
men have perished.
A Peculiarly Sad Death.
Monmouth, Orn Jan. 30 Tbe remains
of Miss Emma Davenport, a student of
the Normal school,who died here late yes
terday afternoon of typhoid fever, were
taken to Portland for interment today.
This death ia a peculiarly sad one, leav
ing, as it does, the mother, tbe only Bur -viving
member of tbe family. The young
lady's father and brother both died of the
same disease within a few years. Mrs.
Davenport bad but lately removed here
for tbe purpose ol sending ber daughter
to school. Tbe remains were accompanied
by Professor Campbell, ef tbe Normal
school, and other friends, who will assist
in tbe funeral arrangements, which are to
be conducted under tbe auspices of tbe
Grand Army, tbe father having been an
honored member of that organization.
Fully 500 people followed tbe remains to
tbe depot.
Charged With Poisoning Her Hnsba d
Sidney, Wash., Jan. 30. After two
days of deliberation by tbe court of
Deputy Coroner Livingstone, of Sidney,
it was decided that sufficient damaging
evidence had been obtained to warrant
tbe arrest of Mrs. Charles Lindell. Sbe
is charged witb poisoning ber husband,
who dted January 19 in terrible agony at
his 'home, tbree miles south of Sidney.
At tbe autopsy, which was held Thurs
day, the remains ot the dead man was
disinterred, and tbe regions about tbe
stomach and neck were discolored to a
bright green, showing some arsenical
agency. Drs.-Bradley and Haslow ex
amined tbe stomach and found decided
indications of arsenical poison.
Other Northwest Hewa.
Vancouver, Wash.,. Jan. 80. Tbe
court adjourned here today, all tbe jury
cases being disposed of and but a few
equity cases remaining. Judge Bloom
field sentenced Manuel Payne, aged 67,
convicted of rape, to twenty years in the
penitentiary. ' This is virtually a life
sentence. The judge was very impressive
when delivering tbe sentence, denounc
ing tbe prisoner in scathing terms be
cause of tbe enormity of bis crime. Tbe
superior court for Cowlitz county will
optn next Monday at Kalama.
Foal Play Suspected.
Snohomish, Waeh., Jan. 30. Word
bas just reached this city tbat City
Engineer McKenzie was found dead yes
terday, twenty miles north of Granite
Falls, by a prospector. Tbe dead man
was found eighty rods from Camp Inde
pendence. Tbe meager details received
lead to the belief that he might bave met
witb foul play. He bad gone tbcre to
survey some mineral claims and was
alone at the tima of bis death. The de
ceased was 25 yeais old and was married
abont three months ago.
Section Foreman Injured.
Speague, Wash., Jan. 80. Section
Foreman Fogarty, who bas charge of the
first Northern Pacific section east of
Sprague, was severely injured yesterday.
tie bas but one man on the section ot
seven miles with hiin. Mr. Foeartv and
bis man endeavored to quickly remove
their band-car from tbe rails, but the en
gine of a special train struck it before it
could be removed, and threw it so vio
lently against the foreman that be suffered
several severe contusions.
Fire-Bogs In Aemeortes.
Anacortes, Wash., Jan. 30. An in
cendiary attempt was made to burn tbe
most closely built portion of this place
at 3 o'clock this morning. At tbe same
time tbe hall containing tbe fire an
paratus was discovered to be on fire. Bv
tbe prompt action of tbe fire department
both ores were extinguished witb light
loss, uoai on was used to kindle the
fires in both cases.
Siwash Soldiers a Success,
Washington, Feb. 1. Indian soldiers
are a success. Majur Theodore S.
Sbawan, assistant adjutant-general, who
has just returned from an extensive tour
of inspection of posts where these new
soldiers are stationed, gives tbe most
satisfactory account of the progress these
braves arc making in their new duties.
Despite the reports telegraphed East
from Whipple barracks and several other
Western points about tbe intoxication
and disorderly condition of tbe Indian
troops, Major Sbawan says there is much
ess drunkenness among tbe bucks than
among the white soldiers. He says he
investigated these reports carefully and
found tbem greatly exaggerated. The
drunkenness of a single Indian was tbe
only foundation for tbe report from
Whipple barracks that the whole troop
was drunk and on tbe rampage. A care
ful watch of the habits of tbe Indian sol
diers bas been kept by tbe officers in
charge since the beer privilege was given
them at the canteens, and witb rare, ex
ceptions there bas been no abuse of tbat
privilege among tbem. On the wbole.
tbe war department is thoroughly satis-
d with the Indian soldiers, and every
effort will be made to get tbe tail quota
contemplated, Seven bundred and ten, or
about half tbe number desired, have
been enlisted. Nine companies are fully
organizen, and two others are about half
completed.
Governor Boyd is Sustained.
Washington, Feb. 1. The United
States supreme court today decided in
favor of Boyd in tbe Nebraska governor
ship case. AU tbe justices except Field
concurred in the conclusion of the court
that Boyd was a citizen of the United
States and entitled to tbe office of gov
ernor of Nebraska. Justices Harlan,
Gray and Brown concurred iu that part
of the opinion which held that Boyd was
citizen because, from tbe record in tbe
case, it must be considered as established
tbat Boyd's father had exercised all the
lights of a citizen, and had in fact, in
1854, taken out bis final naturalization
papers, notwithstanding that he did not
bave a record of such final naturalization
papers. Tbe court also held there was
such a thing as collective naturalization ;
tbat tbe enabling act of tbe Nebraska
constitution naturalized all inhabitants
of Nebraska at the 'time of its admission
except such as desired to retain their
foreign rights, and that Boyd's exercise of
various . offices showed his intention of
becoming a citizen. The court reversed
tbe judgment of tbe supreme court of
Nebraska and ordered it to take further
proceedings .in conformity witb the de
cision tbat Boyd is a citizen. Tbe opin
ion is by Chief Justice Fuller.
He Surprised the Democrats.
Washington, Feb. 1. Burke Cochran
made a surprising speech in tbe house
just before the adjournment tonight, in
which be indorsed the rule adopted by
tbe last congress for tbe purpose of
counting, a quorum wben tbe quorum
was in tbe bonse. He said it was rea
sonable and just, and took strong grounds
advocating whit be thought to be
ght. It created a great deal of dis
satisfaction among a large number of
Democrats, who claimed that Cochran
made the speech for tbe purpose of back
ing Dave Hill's position wben the latter
was lieutenaut governor of New Tork
and counted a quorum in tbe senate.
They also said tbat if Cochran thought
be was making any friends for Hill in
that way be was mistaken, and tbat the
backers of Hill bad better call on tnia
Tammany chief or Hill's chances would
utterly ruined. ' Cochran, sits just
across tbe aisle from Tom Reed, and ap
pears to bave absorbed a great deal of
horse sense from the ex-speaker.
Onay's Defanen Sent to iaJl.
Pittsburg, Feb. 1. A special says
tbe defendants in the Quay libel suit
were sentenced today to six months'
imprisonment in jail, a fine ot 1600 and
the costs of tbe prosecution.
Congressional States.
Washington, Feb. 1. In the house
today Arnold, ot Missouri, presented for
reference a resolution requesting the
president to recall the minister of tbe
United States to Chili, Patrick Egan, to
the end that reciprocity and amicable re
lations between the two countries may be
had and maintained.
In the senate, among tbe documents
presented and referred, was the second
annual report of the commissioner of,,
patebls.
The senate bill was passed for the re
lief ot purchasers of land within tbe
imits of the Umatilla reservation, Or.
in regard to taking proofs )
Kyle gave notice that he wonld,
Wednesday next, make some remarks on
his proposed constitutional amendment
as to marriage and divorce in tbe United
States.
At the conclusion of tbe morning busi
ness the calendar was taken ap, tne
pending question being a bill to appro
priate $7o,UUU tor a public building at
Reno, Nev. Stewart moved to reduce
tbe appropriation to $60,000, and spoke
tbe necessity of a public building
there.
ITEMS IN BRIEF.
From Saturday Daily.
Mr. George Herbert, of Hood Riyer, is in
tne city.
Mr. N. W. Wallace, of Antelope, is on
our streets to-day.
License to wed was granted to-day by the
county clerk to Samuel Kirkbam and Alice
Decker.
The party given last night, in honor of
Miss Lena Morgan, was well attended, and
successful in every regard.
Mrs. C. F. Graham, of Portland, ia in the
city y lsi ting relatives and friends.
Col. Geo. T. Thompson is making ereat
improvements in bis shop at the East End,
preparing tor spring work.
A sheriffs sale took place this afternoon
in front of the court house. Tho property
was purchased by t rench & (Jo. tor 40O0.
Mr. W. N. Wiley returned from Ante
lope to. day, looking after bis cattle inter
ests. He says stockmen bave suffered no
losses yet.
Moody warehouse is shipping goods to
the interior daily, which demonstrates the
advantages possesssd by The Dalles as a
distributing point.
Demoreet medals are an American idea,
but many have been won in England, Scot
land, Bulgaria, India, South Africa and
other remote lands? Friends of the young
people should attend our first medal contest
on Feb. 15th.
Mr. Hawes, of Boise City, says the town
is supplied by artesian water, and in many
houses the proprietors have hot and cold
at ready command. The futnre of the city
is bright, and in a few yeara it will boast of
seycral thousand population.
In the last issue of tbe Sun appeared the
valedictory of tbe publishers, Messrs. I. N.
and 8. G. Campbell, who, with that num
ber, severed i r connstiia with thj
paper. Uur business relations with Messrs.
Campbell Bros, have been yery pleasant
and agreeable, and we wish them success in
any future undertaking.
Col. Sinnott says it is a mistake that the
footprints seen en the streets yesterday
were those of tbe man who walked across
the river on the backs of salmon in early
day.; bat they came from the direction of
Rockland, and were evidently made by
some individual who hail purchased North
Dalles property and left tbat portion of
Washington in great diBgnst.
Dufur Dispatch: W. T. Hunt and Frank
Bean had a turn-oyer and a smash-up Fri
day on the lovely Tygh bill slide (not road),
and now Mr. H. proposes to sue the county,
for both vehicle destroyed and personal in
juries received. This now seems to be the
only course open to the many who are
obliged to nse this so-called road. By the
time the country has to pay on or two billa
the slide may be pat into passable shape.
Dallas Observer: "Grandpa" Syron, who
had battled with the cares of this life .for
more than a 102 years, passed to tbe beyond
on Monday. Jan. 18, 1S92, at bis home on
Mill Creek. His death was quiet, as tbe
wi'k of life had just burned out. He waa a
pioneer of this county and bad, at all times
lived a respected citizen among bis fellow
citizens. He waa probably tbe oldest per
son of the state, as 102 years ia not often
reached.
Vancouver Register: Hon. Allen Weir,
secretary of state, reports t hat the total val
uation of real and personal property as
equalized by the state board, exclusive of
raiiroad track, is $319,016,311. This ia an
increase of $101,914,858 of tbe aggregate
yaluation ot lbWJ, and is the greatest iu
crease recorded in any single year ia the
history of the state, lhe largest previous
increase was during the preceding year,
when it reached $93,906,034.
Salem Statesman: 1 uilge Leander Holmes,
who was committed to the asylum from
Portland a few days ago, in a nearly dying
condition, passed to the beyond ye-terday.
Judge Holmes came west at an early day
and was prominently and pleasantly asso
ciated with tbe early historv of Oregon.
He was a delegate to the Republican nation
1 convention in I860. - This was the con
vention that nominated " Abraham Lincoln
for president. Aa Mr. Holmea was unable
to attend.be sent bis proxy to Horace Gree
ley, and the great editor became a member
of tbe convention, and the claim is now
made that Lincoln's nomination was largely
due to Greeley's effort in bis behalf.
Mr. Fred, Sandefur, one ot the employes
of the Electric Light Co., this morning in
repairing the wires at the corner of the
Baldwin store buildings on the railroad
bridge, met with a severe accident, by the
pole breaking where it entered the ground.
He had climbed it and adjusted tbe wires
when he felt it giving way under his weight.
He did not bave time to descend, bat tbe
force of tbe fall was broken by a gay wire,
which caused it to swing around before it
fell across the railroad track. Mr. Sand
efur received severe injuries around tbe
head, and was carried to his room. Dr.
Logan was called, dressed his wounds and
tbe patient is resting easily.
Calfax Gazette, Jan. 22: While J. R.
Churcb.'living a few miles op the Palouse
river, and his family were at sapper Wed
nesday evening, Mr. Church's daughter,
Jennie, amelled smoke. Mr. Church, who
is 84 years old, filled a pail with water and
hastened np stair He found a fire in one
of the bedrooms on the top floor tbat had
been caused by a defective flue. Mean
while the girl ran oat for assistance. Help
came in time to put out tbe fire. In the
excitement it was not noticed that Mr.
Church was lying on the floor. When the
flames were extinguished be was turned
over on his back, and the discovery was
made that be was badly burned. His face
and arms and the upper part of his body
were badly injured.
Mrs. D. W. Mann, while going home
about four miles south on Mill creek last
night, met with a severe accident by which
she suffered a colles fracture of tbe wrist.
Dr. Hollister was called and reduced the
fracture, and the patient ia doing well. It
appears that Mrs. Maun, ber husband aod
two-year-old child were driving home io a
two wheeled cart, and, when tbey arrived
at the gate of tbe residence, Mr. Mann got
oat and opened it. As it was enter
ing the enclosure, the horse became fright
ened and shied, throwing Mrs. Mann, with
the child in her arms, on a wood pile in the
yard. ' With .maternal instinct, the lady
clasped the boy in her right arm and placed
the left hand to receive tbe shock of the
fall, causing the fracture
Mr. B. P. Hawes, who came from Idaho
with cattle and fed them at tbe stockyards
in this city, says that the reports about
horned-cattle and horses dying in the Boise
yalley is not true. The winter in tbat state
has been an average one, and feed has been
very plentiful. Mr. Hawes aays the loss
has not been over 1 per cent, and not an
average one. Hay ia selling at $4 to $5 a
ton, and there is an abundance of feed of
all kinds. It may be in some mountainous
districts that cattle and horses have died,
bat the loss is not at all severe, and nothing
equal to what the dispatches have stated.
This gentleman is an extensive stock man,
and while he live in Boise Citf his farm is
several miles distant. He is a man of integ
rity, and being an old pioneer of Idaho
knows the troth of what be says.
From Monday's Daily.
Yesterday was delightful.
The 1st of February and no appearance of
winter.
A heavy frost covered tbe ground this
morning.
Wood piles mast be replenished if this
weather continue.
Mr. Geo. H. Enaggs, formerly city re
corder, is in town.
Mrs. W. H. Loch head left on the even
ing train for Portland, and will return in a
few days.
Mr. A. Mcintosh, tbe newly appointed
stock inspector of Sherman county, is reg
istered at the Umatilla House.
We understand that Mr. E. B. McFar
land has purchased aa interest in the Ore
gon National Bank of Portland.
Miss Clara B. Story bas opened an art
studio upstairs in Bettingen's brick. She.
has some fine specimens of work on exhibi
tion. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett, who bave tempor
arily resided in Albioa for some time past,
will hereafter make The Dalles their future
heme.
The police court enjoys rest these cool
days, and the recorder is debarred from the
privilege of interviewing tramps aad
drunks.
Winter in Sherman county is about the
same as in W asco. Very little slow has
fallen and there baa been no severe cold
weather.
Mr. E. Martin has accepted a position in
tne cierk s omce, vice Ueo. r. Morgan bav
ing resigned to take position as editor of
the Wasco Sun.
Tbe memorial service at the brick school
honse yesterday morning-attracted a large
audience, and tbe sermon was delivered by
nev. a. u. spencer.
The anion services held in the court boose
last evening was quite largely attended
Rev. A. C. Spencer, of the Methodist
church, preached the sermon.
Mr. R. W. Kellv. an engineer of the
Union Pacific, left Saturday for Los Angeles,
where his family resides. Ho will remove
his wife and children to this city.
Quite a number of vounz ladies and sen
tlemen crossed tbe river yisterduv to Rock
land, examined tbe remains of the shoe fao
tory and walked down opposite Crate's
point.
W e are informed the machinery of the
shoe factory was removed to this citv ves
terday, and stored in tbe uaper slorv of the
old urant building, corner t ront and H ash'
ington streets.
Mr. A. A. Uronhart. we are informed.
bas received the apDoiutment of citv asees
sor for tne coming year. He is a caret ul.
conscientious man, and will no doubt give
eacisiaction.
We are pleased to inform our readers that
Air, J. i. Crossen, who has been confined
to bis residence by an attack of la grippe
iur tne past lew aays, is again able to at'
tend to his duties.
It is expected that the new Methodist
church will be occupied next Sunday by
the members of tbat denomination. This is
a viry handsome edifice and will be an or
nament to the city.
from Mr. Mcintosh, stock lnsnootor of
Sherman county, we learn there is onlv one
Dana oi sneep in that vicinity owned by
Wasco county man. that is troubled with
scab, and it has been dipped.
Rev. E. D. Sutohffj. rector of St. Paul's
Episcopal church, is delivering a course of
lectures daring Sunday evenings on tbe
Book of Common Prayer. His address last
evening was very interesting.
Hood Rivor Glacier: Mrs. Richardson we
are glad to state is steadily improving and
win soon oe aoie to ne up. last week sbe
was very sick and Dr. Hollister. of The
Dalles, was called in consultation with Dr.
Brosias.
Tbe Messrs. Campbell Bros, severed their
connection as publishers of tbe Wasco Sun
Saturday night. As business meu tbey
haye exhibited integrity and courtesy, and
it will be a matter of regret to loss them in
the relation of publishers of this well estab
lished paper.
Canyon Citv News: Report cornea from
Dayville that some local snorts went ud on
Cottonwood and slaughtered over forty
deer, recently. As that proceeding was
contrary to the rnles ot society outside of
an Indian reservation, we one tna ram r U
unfounded. However, we fear that it is too
true.
While other portions of the Inland Em
aire are sutjenng trom cold weather and a
beavy fall of snow The Dalles has not'experi
enced any winter weather thus far. Bright
sanshine during the day and frost at night
nave Deen tne usual record ot each day,
Ibere is no denying the fact that this city
baa the most delightful climate in the
northwest, and cannot be excelled anywhere
on the continent.
Mr. Mitchell's bill pensioning soldiers
who served in the Indian wars, reads as fol
lows: "That the same pensions and benefits
granted to tbe Mexican veterans by virtue
of tho provisions of the act of congress en
titled 'An act granting pensions to the sol
diers and sailors of the Mexican war, and
for other purposes,' and approved January
29, 1887, be, and the same are hereby, ex-
tending to those who served thirty days or
more in any Indian war since the year
Olympia Tribune: While the Texans
are talking about haying a statue of old
Sam Houston placed in the capitol at Wash
ington, what are Waahingtonians going to
do about statues for two of ber distin
guished sons. Last year the Walla Walla
Union-Journal suggested Whitman and the
Tribune suggested Stevens. . Let Walla
Walla and Olympia get together on tbe
subject and see what can be done io the
next legislature toward starting a fond for
the statues of these noted men. Oregon
has ber Baker already there, and oat of the
magnificent marble found io tbe state could
be bewn bgu rea of the pioneer missionary
and the pioneer statesman and soldier of
oar early days.
From Tuesday a Daily.
Mr. Charles Vandnyn, of Tygh Ridge, is
in the city.
Mr. Ben. Wilson is confined to his house
with a snyere attack of the grip. Ben don't
want to be left on tbe fashions.
Mr. M. A. Moody leaves this evening for
Portland to attend the meeting of the Re
publican state central committee.
Nat Gird, a sporting man well known
in this vicinity, recently indicted in
Portland on tbe charge of assaulting a
man with a dangerous weapon, bas
entered a plea of not guilty and will be
tried next month.
It is not every sheriff in Oregon that can
famish bonds as speedily as Sheriff Furnish.
of Umatilla county. Last week he was no
tified by tbe county court that his bonds as
tax collector were hxed at $15,000, so be sat
down, wrote ont a check for the amount,
took it over to the bank, bad it certified
and passed it in to the county clerk. For
nish will be a candidate for re-election and
it looks as though be might get there.
The annual ball to be given tomorrow
night by the members of the Uesang Verein
at the Wingate hall promises to be a most
successful affair. The committee of arrange
ments is leaving nothing undone to make
the event one well worthy the patronage of
all and the attendance will be such as to
test tbe limits of tbe hall. Tbe best of
music will ba provided for tbe oocasioa and
all attending can rely upon having a first
class time.
The Republican state central committee
will meet at the St. Charles hotel, Portland,
tomorrow for tbe purpose of fixing a date
for the holding of the state convention.
Under tbe provisions of the new election
law the convention must meet somowhat
earlier than usual and the call will prob
ably be issued to hold the convention in the
latter part of March or early in April. An
early convention means a long campaign
and this seems generally acceptable to those
who expect to bo in the fight. -
The remains of Rev. G. C. Thibeau, a
well-known Catbolio pnest, who died at St.
Joseph Academy, Pendleton, last Saturday,
passed through the city last evening for
Portland for interment ia tbe Catbolio cem
etery in that city. Father Thibeau had
been in Oregon for 28 years, sent here aa a
missionary priest and was highly respected
and esteemed by all who knew him. His
death waa caused by a severe attack of
pneumonia, although he bad been ill for
some time, Father Hogao, of Pendleton,
accompauied tbe remains to Portland.
Tbe financial arrangements for the eon
abaction of the new union depot at Port
land bave been made, and work on the new
structure is to be speedily resumed. Bonds
to the amount of $600,000 haye been taken
by the several railroad companies, and this
amount will not only clear np all present
indebtedness bat allow the erection of the
new depot to continue without farther in
terruption. Ia addition to the money
above guaranteed, parties in New York
have also subscribed to $400,000 additional
bonds to carry tbe work through.
By the arrest ot two conndenee operators
in Portland, the attempt to set np a lottery
business in that city, en the Louisiana plan,
has been nipped in the bad. The projectors
of the fraud were yesterday arrested on
oomplaiut of a postal inspector who charged
the parties with mailing letters connected
with a lottery business in violation of tbe
statutes, which prohibits the sending of any
such matter through the United States
mails. Tbe lottery which was started by
the arrested parties, while full of gilt edge j
promises, was an alt blank ooncern.and those
foolish enough to purchase a ticket had no
sbow to draw a price.
A Baker City paper expresses the hope
that the baokbone of winter will soon be
broken and spring put in an appearance,
and a gentleman from the Grande Ronde
yalley tells about the great fall fall of snow
in that region and the consequent suffering
of stock. Here in The Dalles and vicinity
there has been no winter, and the weather
for weeks past has been balmy and spring,
like. Instead of snow the rainfall baa been
copious and sufficient to gladden the hearts
of all, aod there ia promise of abundant
harvests next season. Tbis has been the
mildest winter experienced for years in this
vicinity.
Telegram: The parser of tbe Larlioe tells
a story which well illustrates the difference
between Eastern and Western Oregon.
About two yeara ago an old lady got on the
boat at the Cascades, on her way to the
valley, and a friend sung ont: "Hello I Mrs.
Blank: where are you going?" "Going
where there is water to wash my clothes;
we don t have enough tor that ia Eastern
Oregon," waa the reply. About a month
after she was a passenger on the Lnrline
going back. Tbe parser said: "How do
you do, Mrs. Blank! Have you got your
washing done?" "Yes," said the old lady,
"1 have, and now I am going back east of
the mountains to get my clothes dry."
Yakima Herald: Northern Paoifio loco
motive No. 571 is looked upon by all eon-
ductora, engineers and brakemea on the
road as the rankest kind ot a hoodoo. Sbe
was brought on to this division about three
years ago and bas spent the greater part of
that time in the repair shops. Her first
wreck was at Prescott, the crew escaping
with slight injuries. Tbe next was a head
end wreck one mile cast of Buckley. 1'be
third was a frightful collision at Eiale .
Gorge, at which time Engineer Young and
rireman uooper were killed, men in try- -
ing to butt a train from the track at Palmer
ahe was hurled into Green river, and so
throughout her life seems to be possessed of
the spirit ot the evil one. Strange stories
are told of a gohlin perohing itself on tbe
pilot of 571, of the boss spurting blood
when an attempt is made to draw water
from the tank to wet down the coal, and of
various mysterious prauas aod espruos tbat
the old engine is given to. "You may call
it superstition if you want toj' aaid an old
N. P. employe to a Herald reporter, "bat
there isn't a railroad man on this division
but what tears 671, aod they will all rest
easier when she bads her way to tbe junk
shop."
Capt. Fieroe Reported Seen.
W. W. 8tatesm'n.
Cspt. N. S. Pierce, deputy collector of
internal revenue, of Portland, notice ef
whose mysterious disappearance was
made in yesterday's Statesman, is reported
to have been seen and talked to by a
conductor . on a train running; between
Pendleton and Huntington, on January
9, tbe day after be left Portland. Sevoral
stories have been set afloat in regard to
tbe probable cause of bis dissapearance,
one of wbicb was to tbe effect tbat be
had become enamored of a quite wealthy
lady in Spokane, and that thoy had left
for tbe east together, as per previous ar
rangements. Tbis story, however, is at
utter variance with Capt. Pierce's pre
vious character, and no attention is paid
to it by those who have known him for
tbe past twenty years.
Tbe most probable theory was given
to a Statesman reporter by Sheriff P. M.
Eelley, of Multnomah county, in an in
terview yesterday. Mr. Kelley said that
few days before bis departure Capt.
Pierce came to bim and besought bim.
very earnestly, to indorse a note for $500
for him saying tbat he was in urgent
need of the money ; tbat he never in bis
life had been in so tight a place. Mr.
Eelley told him tbat be was very sorry to
refuse bim, bnt was so situated tbat it -would
be impossible to accede to his re
quest. He said tbat tbe captain seemed
to be in great distress, and his idea is .
tbat he bad business troubles tbat preyed
on his mind nntii ne arrived at toco a
state that he wandered off, not really
knowing just where be was going, and '
that in due time he will be found, just as
W. M. Wisdom, the Portland druggist
who wandered off during a period of
mental aberration, was found.
Capt. Pierce hat been a resident of
Portland for tbe past twenty years, and
bas always enjoyed tbe entire respect
and confidence of all who knew him, and
tbat there is anything criminal connected
with bis absence will not be entertained
for a moment until actually proven.
A steamer bas just been built in Sweden
which travels on land as well as through
tbe water. It bas made its trial trip, and
is said to bave accomplished all that was
desired for it. There are two lakes near
Boras, Sweden, tbat are separated by a
considerable strip of lscd. The object of
the strange steamer is to save expense in
the transportation of freight across the
lake, particularly tbe avoidance of double
shipment. Rails have been laid across
tbe land stnp and tbe steamer is so con
structed tbat by its own engines it can be
ran trom the water upon the rails and
then roll across until it dips into tbe '
other lake. Tbe little steamer is of ten
horse power, and can accomodate sixty
passengers in addition to its freight- It
very appropriately named tbe Bvanen,
wbicb is the Swedish name for Swan.
Taxpayers aU over tbe state ought to tak
great deal of interest in tbe new state
capitol dome, especially as tbey are paying
$60,000 for it. The plan which was ac
cepted by the board shows the dome will be '
100 feet from tbe ridge of the roof to the
extreme top. On tbe sides of the structure
there will be a number of windows which
will furnish ample light to the rotundas be
low. The framework will ba of steel and
the npper part of the dome will be ooyered
witb copper. Surmounting the dome prop
er will be aa observation cupola, about IS
feet in diameter. It will be reached by a
winding stair from the upper floor and will
furnish the best and highest pout of view
in the city, and a visit to tbe state capitol
will be incomplete without a look at the
city from the dome. The wbole affair will
be supported by tbe four walls of the ro
tunda, together with eight sixteeo-inch
steel columns, reaching from the basement
to' the top, and its architecture will har
monise witb the building.
The mystery concerning the sadden die.
appearance of Captain N. S. Pieroe from bis
home in Portland, still remains unsolved.
Several clues haye been followed by the
detectives employed in searching for the
missing man bat every effort has proved
futile and it seems aa though no traos of bia
whereabouts will be discovered. . The fear
that he baa been the victim of foul play ia
still entertained by many and tbis opinion
is strengthened by the fact that there is no
reason, so far as known, for his making a
secret departure. He bas held tbe offioe of
deputy collector ot internal revenue for
some time and his acooanta witb that offioe
are stated to be perfectly correct. As
usual in such eases, there ia a rumor afloat
implicating a woman in the ease, bnt those
who know Captain Pierce refuse to believe
any sqcb report.
Mr. 0. Wjss bas opened a tailoring es
tablishment at the East End, In the
Skibbe brick, and will be pleased to see
any of bis old customers. He ia a thor
ough tailor and will guarantee first-class
work and perfect fits.