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The Times-Mountaineer SATURDAY. .JAUUAEY R 1893 -DEMOCRATIC PROGRESS, v The Michigan plan of choosing presidential electors by congressional -. diatncta is considered a step forward and more nearly approacmng a airect vote by the people, by a. Democratic ,- exchange. , It has evidently forgotten the Jeneraonian idea ot staters ngots, and the doctrine of inherent sover- flitmtv in tne cnmmonweaitn ana not in the electors. . In ante-bellum days . we constantly heard - the doctrine ex- mat me uieas engraiiea in me coiibh- . . t i - l i .1 . 1 1 . . f i .1 i : iuuou vi iue eiecuoa oi premueuw ujr -the states and the adoption of amend- . 'mAntji f A ttiA 7nnf.mni0nt hv th R&me - t , method, were conclusive evidence tbat - the foandera of ' the government in- t nn A aA tliaaa t ia tha npfiffl!pnfc ftnAfl. . The constitution provides that "each state not congressional district . shall appoint, in. such manner as tho legislature 'thereof may direct a num . ber , of electors, equal to the whole number of senators and representa tives to which the state may be en titled in the congress," eta From this it is very evident that the organic law of the government contemplated that the state : should be the unit in the election of president, and not the congressional district, . county or . municipality; but Democracy saw - in I t.ha nrrwf.ua nf ' oprrrmander- - f r-i j . ing a scheme by - which it could secure Democratic electors in a Re publican state, and the party ab rogated its principles of state sov- ereiimtv and the paramount idea of m i states casting the vote in the electoral college as provided in the fundamental . law oi tne nation. ; xi . tne uuevruio were applied to all states indiscrimi nately it might work no hardship on any political organization, and then Virginia, Louisiana cr South Carolina would not be any longer solidly Dem - oo.ra.tic in - presidential elections. It mignc oe. aavisaoie to gerrymaauer New York in this manner, and then . . . . I . 1 rf-fc , wonia not control tne pontics or toe state: out tne contracted vision ot Democracy only takes in Michigan, ; Minnesota and Ohio, where it could, by this means, break the solid phalanx ,ot the Republican - electoral vote. : Democratic states would be all right to cast their 'electoral votes as the con stitution- provided, and in harmony with the Jefifersonian idea of state sov ereignty. . This is a very transparent trick of our friends, the enemy, and is the only available means for them to control the election of the executive . and the upper branch of congress. Ut course, where the legislature tnis year , is Democratic, it will be attempted to ; capture electoral votes in Republican states; but this system will never be advocated in the solid south, or where, like New York, by so doing it would make the larger portion of the com monwealth irrevocably Republican. And yet reputable journals, simply for party success, will bury all principles i .-i- , ii u f : ox patriotism nuu uui nuuu ucittnuua - schemes, "steps forward." 0 temporal Omore - OPPOSED TO THE PORTAGE. HAvaniAV Pannnvap in fila mpfloflffP. . - J has frankly declared his opposition to tne state portage road, believing that the general government should con struct that improvement He says . that ' the board of : engineers recom mended the construction of a portage at the dalles of the Columbia, and the undertaking will be too burdensome '- on the state of Oregon. This has been one of the "hobbies" of ' the governor expected that he will experience any' cnange oi neartin me matter. J.ne improvement to navigation in the Co lumbia river bv congress should be of . . D - a permanent . nature, and a portage that will require the same handling of grain as is required now cannot fully satisfy the desires of the people for an open river. In view of the fact that I Eastern Oregon receives nothing in the shape of appropriation for public institutions, this portion of the state is entitled to a sufficient sum to con struct the portage road as a temporary expedient until the wheels of legisla tion in Waeni'tiBnn fllt.o pvnlvA annrl A t thing of a lasting nature either a 1 1 , ' 1 1 , i j rm Doat-rauway or canai ana iocks. 11 'the government -' build ' the railroad that will end all improvements at this point, and producers will never have an 'fopen river" to the sea; but if the state undertake this, then the general government can be importuned to clear the river of the obstructions so that craft can transport produce from the upper navigable waters to the ocean without breaking cargo. . The recom mendation of Governor Fennoyer lit erally postpones indefinitely all im provements in the Columbia river above this point, and if the members of the legislature pay any attention to this part of the message " they are con tinuing the control of the trade of the Inland Empire in the hands of the present railroad monopoly. The death of General B. F. Butler in Washington City early this morn ing removes from active life a man who has identified himself with the history of the country for the past thirty years. Her ss born in Deer field, N. H., November 5, 1818, and was the son of Captain John Butler, who served under General Jackson at New Orleans. As a bolter from the Charleston - Democratic convention in I860 he came into political promi nence, and when the civil war broke out was among the first to offer his services to President - Lincoln. His reputation as a military leader stands high in the records of the nation, and his -administration of affairs , was marked by integrity of character and jmbending determination to succeed in whatever he undertook, As a civilian he has always baen, considered one of the ablest criminal lawyers in thja United States, and would defend a poor man who was not able to pay a fee-as quickly as a wealthy client Being possessed of positive traits of chararter he made many bitter ene mies, and also had a host of warm per sonal friends who will always treasure his memory with respect. His virtues outweighed his vices, and the name of General B. F. Butier will always be favorably mentioned in American his tory. - THE PROGRESS OF THE AGE. Whatever may be the outcome of the quarrel between Archbishop Ire land and Archbishop Corrigan, if such it may bo termed, the visit of Monsi? nore Satolli to the United States has dispelled many illusions regarding the attitude of the Itoman pontiff towards American institutions. Tbat the holy see in not unfriendly towards this re public, and will noi interfere with the maintenance of the public school sys tem by Catholic citizens in this coun try is a well-assured fact. This is an advancement in church polity that was not expected, and marks an epoch in the history of the race which is very encouraging to all liberal-minded per sons. The time has passed when eccle siastical bodies can mark out the path to be pursued in secular matters, or when creeds are considered subjects above criticism. In this age the bit ter denominational feeling which ar rays one Christian organization against another is rapidly passing away, and now Catholic and protestant, Method ist and Baptist can meet harmoni ously and be actuated by the one de sire of the betterment of the condition of the people. This is more fully dem onstrated in the United States, per haps, than in any other country, and the Catholic is as good an American as the Oongregationalist, and the Jew as the Methodist There has been wonderful growth and expansion in our preconceived notions regarding sects, and every thinking man has felt the effect of the change. The Catholic no longer looks upon his protestant neighbor as one doomed to eternal per dition, and the dissenter does not con sider tbe mother church as the hand maid of the inquisition and thirsting for his blood. It may be that dogma' tists still hold there is one true church and that there is no salvation outside; but these views are kept inside the cloisters of monks,and require constant fanning to keep" the flame of life in them in existence. They will never reach a stage of white heat again, and will eventually pass away almost un noticed. The world moves and the church moves, and the forward move ment carries all with it, even though unperceived by those upon whom the influence is exerted. The bill of Senator Willis, intro duced into the legislature Thursday, tbat no female shall "hereafter be em ployed, hired or paid for services as clerk of or for the legislature of this or any other branch or house, or of any committee appointed by said assembly, or by any officers of either," is a meas ure that savors of mediwval barbar ism and is a direct insult to every wo man in Oregon. We hope that Mr. Willis has - neither wife or daughter, and therefore may be excused for his misanthropic notions. Tbat young la dies have proved as efficient clerks as young men has been often demon strated, and there is no reason why they should be debarred from any po sition. I hey are as intelligent, more honest and virtuous than males, and should have the same opportunities of earning a livelihood. Such legislation would be a disgrace to the middle ages, ana should be rrownea aown with contempt by Americans in the last years of the nineteenth century. The message of . Governor Pennoyer will bear reading by every intelligent citizen of the state, and if he does not agree with the executive he can give him credit for possessing the courage of his convictions. He is opposed to The Dalles portage road, and believes that this should be constructed by the general government; to fish-traps and fisb-wbeels, and recommends these to be abolished; to the 'system of militia in times of peace, and calls attention to a half-century ago when, in those good old days, military training "fell both in contempt and desuetude." He favors many reforms in assessment and the payment of officials and other matters. It was such a document as might be expected to emanate from Sylvester Pennoyer, who, if unique in his ideas, is honest and courageous in their expressicn. - Henry Clews, an authority on eco nomic questions, says the result of the lection in November will be "lowe prices and consequently lower wages and lo ver valuations for whatever is produced, bought or sold." This will naturally be the effect of free trade, and in consequence we may expect to see greater destitution among wage- earners after the doctrine has been in eugurated than has been experienced for many years. Experience is a thor ough school-master, but its lessons are learned with pain and suffering. After four years of free-trade and low wages the country may be desirous of protec tion and high wages. . We have heard, on reliable author ity, that The Dalles portage is sup ported by nearly every member of the legislature east of the mountains, and has many earnest friends in the Mult nomah delegation. There is great probability of its passage, if those in terested will go to work in earnest. This will furnish relief to a large por tion of Eastern Oregon, and the amount expended will be more than made good by the reduction in freight rates. Of course, opposition may be expected; but friends of the measure must stand together in a solid phalaox, and the object will be accomplished. THE DALLES. The DaUea has bright prospects for its future growth and pros perity, and the coming season will un doubtedly witness the inauguration of several factors of development Work at the Locks will be prosecuted to a speedy completion, and there are indi cations that the portage road will meet with no serious opposition. An open river will make this city an ocean com petitive point, and give The Dalles a prestige not possessed by any city in Oregon, except Portland and Astcria. When cheap freights to seaboard are assured capital will center here and all the rich natural resources will yield their wealth to our advancement. Wo have positive assurance that Messrs. Day Brothers will begin work in a few days, and .that tbey will push tho canal and locks to completion at the earliest possible date. In a conversation with Mr. Chandler he assures us tbat be knows of no great opposition to the portage road, and he believes the bill will pass this session. These are the reasons that impel us to write hope fully of the future, and incline us to believe that the present season will be the most prosperous of any in our his tory. The Times-Mountaineer has al ways contended that The Dalles had the most advantageous situation of any town in the northwest, and this is about to be realized. Our wool, grain, fish and fruits will reacn a mar ket by means of the Columbia river, which will be the cheapest method of transportation. In this regard, our resources are not nearly developed. There are thousands of acres yet to be cultivated, and our fruit-growing ca pacity baa barely been tested. Long before the era of railroads this was the center of trade and distributing point for the northwest, and this empha sizes the fact that, with branch roads to the interior, this point would still control the bulk of the trade of the In land Empire. Tbe golden age of pros perity is dawning for this city, and if in the next few years this is not the great commercial and manufacturing center of the northwest, we shall be very much mistaken. The citizens of Tbe Dalles are in terested in several bills now before the legislature, and they should exer cise the necessary diligence in ascer taining whether the provisions meet our necessities. There are amendments offered to our city charter, and these should be fully understood by tax payers before being put to a vote. Every resident has some concern in legislation affecting matters relating to the government of tbe municipality, and whether this increases or de creases his burden of taxation, or en larges or restricts his privileges he has a right to be heard. We de not know the objects of the bills introduced, but hope that a copy will be received for publication before their final passage, The state is a division of the nation, and the county and city of the state. and of e&ch the individual is tbe sov ereign unit EDITORIAL NOTES. The senatorial fight in Washington is waxing warm, and ilon. John a. Allen will not wear tbe toga without overcoming considerable opposition. The clans are gathering at Safem, and tbe fight is beginning over the or gar.ization of the house and senate. It will Boon be time for tbe third house to organize. It is a conundrum whether Pierce will cast his vote for Cleveland or Weaver. He owes his election to par tisans of both candidates, and to be fair he should divide honors. Our dispatches to-day state that the senate has organized with Hon. C W. Fulton, of Astoria, as president Mr. Fulton is a thorough parliamentarian, has bad considerable experience in legislation, and will no doubt give sat isfaction to the members and to tbe people. The French Royalists have re paired to Spanish soil to nurture into life their scheme of conquest;-but it is to be hoped that after the excite ment over tbe Panama canal has sub sided the people will regain their con fidence in free institutions, and the re public will continue. There is a necessity for a careful watch to be kept of the portage bill It has bitter enemies, and these will not leave anything undone to defeat the measure. , The friends of Tbe Dalles portage should watch every move of the opposition, and be pre pared to ward off all antagonistic in fluences. The legislature is now organised, and tbe governor s message is anx iously expected. That it will be unique in its recommendations goes without saying; but greater interest centers around it since Sylvester Pennoyer, the states rights Democrat, has meta morphosed into a Populist and fol lower of Weaver. Miss Clara King, who accidentally stabbed and killed Albert S. McCoy, a young lawyer, in San Francisco last week, has been dismissed from custody on motion of the district attorney. This is as it should be, for the poor girl has endured a great deal and will suffer through life for the fatal result of this unfortunate accident The death of Mr. W. S. Ladd, of Portland, the money king of the north west, called out many favorable notices of the gentleman from the local press. He was a generous, public-spirited citizen, and tbe metropolis was bene fitted by his wealth and enterprise. Such men do not live for themselves alone, and in their death the commun ity suffers loss. It ia very much desired that Count Ferdinand De Lesseps, the projector of the Suez canal and one of the roost skillful of modern engineers, will clear himself from the least implication of fraud in the Panama canal scandal The old gentleman ia in the autumn of life, and it is sad to contemplate tbat, by an injudicious act, when ripe for the grave, he blackened the spotless record of over eighty years. The Marquis de Mores, who killed a young Hebrew officer in a duel near Paris some time' ago, has made a ter ribly bitter anti-Semitic speech, and the meeting "broke up in a row" in consequence. If this marquis is a re publican he should learn the first lea son of freedom, and consider that a Jew lias aa much right to ''life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" aa any other person. Senator Raley, of Umatilla county, has introduced The Dalles portage bill for an appropriation of $460,000 to complete tbe work. It is time for tbe ppers of Eastern Oregon to prepare their black list, and watch carefully the vote of every member. A "book of remembrance'' should be kept so that producers will know who are their friends. Some method by which good roads could be made to tbe interior appears to be a paramount question with the press and the people of the state, and we hope the legislature will take some . action by which county commissioner can levy a tax for tbis purpose. If there is one thing the northwest urg ently needs, that is, good roads, and tbe most available way to procure tbera will be tbe one acceptable to th people. The lynchiag of Roberts at Lewis ton, Idaho, and tbe threatened hang ing of the boy murderers near Snoho niitib, Wash., emphasizes the fact that the northwest is still subset to mob violence. JThis is to be deplored, for in neither case had the culprits been tried by the courts. There may I e sooif excuse for mob rule when tribunals of justice are inadequate to protect life and property; but recourse Bhould be had, in the first instance, to the estab lished modes of procedure. The methods of the German em peror may appear strange to people living undei a republican form of gov ernment; but, -with the legions of France in splendid discipline at the very gates of the empire, eager to wipe out the disgrace of Gravelotte and Se dan, a less determined policy would endanger the ibest interests of united Germany. Emperor William is show ing sufficient pluck and foresight to properly protect the interests of bis country, and the peace of Europe de mands that bis scepter be bandied with power. That legislation is necessary in re gard to the plan of assessing followrd in this state and the mortgage tax law no one will question; but, in inaug urating needed reforms in these mat ters, it is not necessary to go to the ex treme and inflict unnecessary burdens upon tax-payers and small property holders by repealing the clause allow ing exemption for indebtedness, inn will work a hardship on many farmers who are forced to borrow money to improve their lands, and will retard the development of the unsettled por tions of the state. TELEGEAPHIO HEWS. The Jjeglalata e. Salem, Jan.. 10 The boose opened with prayer by tbe Rev. Wm. Lund, of Salem, after which Carl Gray, pf Pott land, was appointed mailing clerk, and Clare Burbank, of Portland, and Clyde Brock, of Salem, pages. Then, on motion of Wilkins, the members were each pro vided with $5 worth of postage stamps and newspaper wrappers. Resolutions were adopted for furnishing the members with tbe last three volumes of tbe supreme court reports, and for joint committees of fivo to examine tbe office of state treasurer, public works, including tbe locks and jetty of tbe Col umbia; state university, agricultural col lege at Coivallis snd normal school at Monmouth, and tbe penitentiary. Senate concurrent resolution for com mittees to investigate tbe secretary of state and state printing offices was con currid in. : Senate concurrent reaolutioo for tbe purchasing of 90 copies of Hill's code, second edition, for members, was amended to the first edition and then adopted. Upton introduced a resolution against tbe sale of non-union made cigars in tbe rotunda; referred to special committee Upton. Ford and Ionian. Resolution for the election of senators and president by direct vote; made spec ial order for 8 P. x Monday of next week. Bouse concurred in senate joint reso lutiou for a committee to investigate the state land oihee. House joint resolution ror committee to prepare joint memorial on foreign immigration; adopted. Joint memorial tor opening of world's fair Sundays: adopted. Joint memorial for extention of time for settlers to prove up on forfeited rail road land grants: adopted. A recess wss tnen taken for tbe joint session. afternoon session. When tbe boose reconvened, all ex- mem hers and ex-officers were invited to seats within tbe bar. Joint resolutions by Oimsby for committee to draft a memorial for tbe early completion of the Nicaragua canal Miller moved to reconsiber tbe vote to purchase tbe supreme court reports: tat. W. E. Baxter, of Til amook county, was elected clerk, he beiog tbe caucus nominee. . A resolution for 1000 copies of the governor s message was adopted. Washington Democrats, Oltmpia, Jan. 10 Tbe election of Arrasmitb, a prominent Republiccan leader ot tbe Farmers Alliunce.a speaker of the bouse of Washington, is in tbe in terest of Seuator Allen's candidacy for the United States et.ate. Allen bas a majority of tbe Republicans in both boose and senate, but It is tbe plan of campaign of tbe personal" enemies np posing him who control tbe Kepublican minority te prevent a cauens and tbere by deadlock tbe contest for bit seat in tbe joint assembly Allen at preatnt numbers over SO faithful followers and needs only a few votes to secure tbe 67 necessary for election. Tbe Republicans have 74 votes on joint ballot, and of this number tbe opposition claims enough to prevent Allous election possible, lbs discovery tbat the scheme is being man ipulated by ex Congressman Calkins, of Indiana, with tbe aid ot the Northern Pacific lobby, will in all probability re sult in a stampede of tbe Democrats to Allen, as he is ctrong with the people. Tbe break on tbe speakership in Allen's behalf wss . voluntarily made by tbe Democrats, who agreed in caucus in tbe interest of expeditions legislation to take op Arraamitb, a pronounced Allen man. for speaker and rush him through.' Bo got tbe entire Democratic vote. If tbe railroad lobby conspirators persist in their tactics, it is likely tbat Allen will be given tbe Democratic support. Tbe Democratic minority in the legists ture is out for a record. Corraptlon In New l'trk. New York. Jan. 10 On reports by tbe commissioners of accounts tbat tbe city bas paid for 200,000 pounds of J meat tbat never reached tbe institutions for which it was iotended, Msyor Oilroy 111 order a thorough investigation of the department of charities aod correc- j tion. Surprising developments are ex - pected. j Striking Minora so to Work, Berlin, Jan. 10 The striking miners j in the Basr -district resumed work toda . Eleven thousand were re-employed, and . 00 were rejected. TELEGRAPHIC. California genatAnai ffeaeaxUra. fiaBAXEHTA. Jan, 10 Ttwre IS np change in the senatorial situation in Sue ramento. No doubt is entertained b Democrats or Republicans tbat YVhi' will be the aext United States senator He himself in confident of election Caton, tbe Populist candidate, still pro (eases confidence, but tbe Republican cannot get all their men into caucus H he is tbe candidate. A conference ot Republicans will be held tonight on tbt senatorial question . Killed by Robbers. Cotton Plant. Ark., Jan. 10 Reuben Atkinson, a prosperous farmer living two miles south of this place, sold some cot ton Saturday and returned home last night with some cotton pickers. Tdip morning his bouse was discovered in aches, and in them was found the charred remains, and also the bodies of a woman aod child who lived with biro. Atkin son was murdered aod then robbed and tbe bouse burned to conceal tbe crime A negro baa made a partial coufis.-iot and there is a good deal of talk of ljuch ing. The quarantine Bl I Paused. Washington, Jan. 10 In the sennte. the quarantine bill was considered till 3 o'clock, when tbe option bill was enti tled to precedence, but, by tbe consent ot Washburn, tbe latter went over for a time. The section of tbe quarantine bill authorizing the president to sus pend immigration was amended to read To prohibit in whole or part the 'Intro duction of persons and property," and tbe bill paesed. Severe Storm In lawa. Fayette, Ia , Jan. 10 The worst torm for years has bten raging sine Sunday night. The public roads are blocked id every direction. All trains arc delayed. Supposed to be tne Cholera. Hamburg, Jan. 10 Two sick sailors on tbe ttenmer Muriima, from New Or leans, are declared to have the cholera The vetsel has been ditentected. Kuntiue Report. Salem, Jan. 11 After prayer by tbe Rev. J. Bowersox, of Salem, concurrent resolutions were adopted for tbe appoint ment of a committee to visit tbe state blind school, snd for an investigation ot tbe insane aayinm by a )oint committee. The bouee joint resolution for tbe pur chase of 90 volumes of Bin's code was not concurred in Five hundred copies of tbe governor's message were ordered printed, after tbe seuate took op tbe first reading of bills, as lollows: By Denny, to prevent trespassing Bancroft, to regulate assessment ; Loon ev. to regulate hunting; McGinn, amend ing the code, and for the incorporation of religious snd benovleot associations Matlock, creating an Oregon wiridV fair commissioner; Bancrolt, to punish' tampering with railroad tracks: Myers, providing for tbe niing of cbaattel mort gages, and regulating the meeting of tbe electoral college; Cross, regulating toe pay of assessors, and regulating tbe pay ment of court clerks ; Alley, incorp.ira ing Florence, referred to tbe committee on incorporation; K ackman, payment ot insurance policies, and regu'ating law suits; Steiwer, incorporating Condon Cameron, establishing a state mining bu reau; Weaiberford, exempting home steads; Alley, incorporating S.iringfield Vsoderbnrg, ' amending tbe charter of Mvrtle Point; Crosno, to complete tbe state agricultural college buildings Deunv, to commit opium-users to tbe asylum; Willis, for a free bridge rt Port land, establishing tbe Port nf Columbia, providing for additional judges in tbe fourth district, and reguiaiing jurors Maxwell, fixing tbe salaries county treas urers; Bancroft, protecting common car riers; Raley. creating recorder in ' Uma tilla, reiered to a committee nf senators from Umatilla; Cameron, regulating tho payment of county warrants; McAlister, for the extirpation of tbe Cmadian this tle; Denny, regulating detective acknow edgment, and amending tbe code; Bos ton, regulating tbe use ot firearms, aod incorporating Sherwood; Bancroft for tbe collection of taxes. Tne Canal Scandal. Paris, Jan. 11 -The trial ot Charles de Lessips, Marios Fontaine, Baron Cnt- tn and M. file, accused of complicity in tbe Panama canal frauds, was continued In tbe court ot appeals today. Long be fore the boor set for the opening ot tbe conrt tbe room was fil.ed to the utmost capacity with a crcwd of interested spec tators, to the most of whom the prisoners were well . known. Tbe audience dis cussed tbe evidence given by M. Charles de Lesseps yesterday and the general opinoa i-eemed to be be bad not bettered bis case by bia statements regarding tbe transactions between bimselt and tbe late Baron Reinacb. Little confidence is placed in bis declaration tbat be bad no knowledge as to the uses to which tbe large sums of money be bad banded tbe baroo were to be expended for the canal company. When M. Perivier, president of tbe court and his colleagues entered tbe courtroom, silence prevailed amid a scene of unusual solemnity. They look their seats on tbe bench aod court w declared open. Tbe four prisoners sat in places occupied by tbem yesterday, directly in front ot the ; magistrate;. Prts.dent Perivier at once proceeded to exnmine M Fontaine. ' In response to questions put to him, M Fontaine said ta-it shortly after tbe formation of the Panama Canal Company be was placed in ctarge ot tbe company's business witb tbe press He detailed at length what his duties were, and gave much valuable information regarding the bribery of newspapers to prevent nostiie attacss upon tbe company, aod also to prevent the publication of matter tbat wou d bave shown tbe true condition ot attaint on tbe isthmus of Panama. M. Fontaine tated tbat he bad bcld his position as manager nf tbe company's press affairs umill 1885, when tbe exactione ot tbe newspapers became so heavy be was com pelled to abandon it. a. nee that lime he bad been merely the secretary of De Lesseps. Fma In Kansas. Tofeka, Jan. 11 Tbe rival bouses of tbe state legislature bave been in session in representstive ball since yesterday. At 1 o'clock this morning tbe rival speak ers agreed no further move would be made during tbe night, aod a blanket being procured they lay down amicably and slept tbe rest of the night under the common protection ot its loids. -the other members were obliged to put np witb chair, 'be floor and ntber incon veniences in lieu of beds. During tbe night the Republican member prepnred memorial to tbe governor signed by 64 members, two more than a majority of the whole number of mem here, set ting forth that-tbey bad certificates of election from tbe state canvassing board, certified by tbe secretary ot state; that tbey bad participated n tbe Republican osgaoizatioo, nd petiooed him to rec ognize tbat body as a legal one. This was presented to tbe governor, who was aroused from sleep for tbe purpose, bnt be declined to sav what action be would take. Jamea Wilson, Independent, is among tbe signers Sand wicbes and coffee were served to tbe members this morning in lieu of breakfast. AValnneh In a Mining Camp. . Spokane, Wash., Jan. 11 A terrific inowsllde swept down tbe mountain side last Wednesday, near Klo, in. the dm can district, killing two men and ruining considerable property. Tbe Freddie Lee mine, owned by James i. Vyardner, was almost In its path, and tbe men killed. Mania Flaherty and James Switser, were employed in sackiog ore at the mine. Much snow bad fallen in toe mountains and tbe rain began to fall three days be- ore tbe accident. Experienced mineis anticipated a snows-ule nod preparations bad been made at tbe mine to avoid tbe daDger. Mr. Springer, tbe foreman, had ordered the blacksmith shop removed to the month of the tunnel, and instructed Flaherty and tSwiUcr to ack ore in tbe munel Tbe blacksmith wa getting his tools together when he beard a mutter tug sound, which instantaneously grew into a roar. He broke into a run fo - the month of tbe tunnel, shouting to tin utier men that tbe avalanche was upon ibem. Just as be entered tbe tunnel the snowslide swept by. Tbe men were niased immediately afterward, but no trace of them was found except their hammers and a lew sacks, which were ly ing ou8ide i be tunnel. It is supposed Mi at F abarty and SwltZer ran out of the unnel to see what was tbe matter, aod oefore toey could return, were caught in tbe avalanche. Tbeir bod es are in the gulch below tbe mine, covered witb 150 feet of snow. It will be impossible to recover their remains before spring. The tness-nnse, . drum and bunk- house are all tbat is left of the boi dings. Tbe blacksmith shop, woodshed and ore house were swept away Neai tiie mouth of tbe tunnel were 400 or 5U0 tons of second-ckss ore, wbich was car rii-d down tne mountain. n Awful Exp o fil n. Denver, Colo., Jan. 11 An exploit n occured yesterday a:tetutx n ia a coal mine oear Coino, owned by the Uuion Paiific, where 28 miners weie at work The exploMon was, as the miners call it. a "dust explosion" Oalv ouc mm of the 28 escaped alive. Tne newa of the accident spread like a flash over the 'it tie town ol King, and a rescuing part was at once o ganized. A telephone call for assistance wss a so sent to Como Danger was to be feared trom the gas yet remaining in the mine, but tbe adventu rous leaders braved tbe way, and were heroically followed by the miners and citizens Twentv-seven bodies were found in tbe chamber where the previa ture blast exploded, or in its immediate vicinity. Evidently tbe victim were killed outright oy the explosion or knocked senseless by tbe shock and as pbyxiated by tbe deadly gases. Tbe bodies were louod in all sorts of agoniz ing positions, in many instances lying crossed or clasped together. Tbe slow work of carrying tbe dead to tbe surface then commenced. In tbe meantime tbe abaft was surrounded by crowds of wo men and cnildren, relatives ol tbe miners, Tbe heartrending scene may be imagined when body after body was brought out and Uid by tbe side of tbe othets, and tbe work of identification com -menced. There are about 800 people at King, and the beads of all tbe families were employed in tbe mines, which gave work to about 200 men. Tbe room in which tbe explosion occured bas been sealed np, and will not be opened until tbe state inspector of mines, who left tbis morning, arrives at tbe scene of the disaster Only Bontlne natters at latent. - Salem Or, Jan. 11 Tbe day passed off uneventfully in both bouses of the legislature Bills appjopnating 1460.000 for Tbe Dalles portsge railway, and 160, 000 for the world's fair were the' most important measures. President Fulton, of the senate, has bis committees about made up, but will not announce them until Monday. Tbe comment is general tbat tbe disposition of both bouses seems to be to get down to work, and move briskly .on with legislation. . Nothing came up in tbe senate except the intro duction of measures and votes on minor concurrent resolutions. Not much of importance transpired in tbe bouse. Tbe forenoon was tnken up with the first reading ot bills, and in tbe alternoon the bouse adjurned at S o'clock, all measures presented having passed tbeir first reading. Tbere was scarcely a quorum present when tbe sferooon sess ion was called to order, when It came time for adjournment an effort waa made to ad j urn until Monday . The rules of tbe house, however, would not permit this, so an adjourment wss made till tbe usual h.mr tomorrow Tne Ut Koll. Washington, Jan. 11 Senator John Senna, of West Virginia, died at 8 o'clock tbis morning uf iian lis ease. from which be bas been for some years an acute sufferer. . His sufferings during the last few months from heart spasms were so poignant that be himself, as well as bis family, must bave looked on death as almost welcome. Kenna was only 45 years of age, being tbe youngest man in tne senate. The Nebraska Dead oek Broken. Lincoln, Neb., ' Jan. 11 Tbe senate. after a deadlock lasting more than a week, organized today, a combination of Democrats and Independents having been effected last night. Tbe Independ ents tried to make as a condition ot the compact tbat Coryell, the Kepublican previously elected president pro tern, should be unseated, but this portion tbe Democrats would not agree to Urer'o Bra 1 rlon. Salem, Or , Jan 12 Tbe long pent up oratory in the house of representatives found an outlet today ' on Oeer's ies olution demanding an ex ra session of congress, Tbe bouse spent so hour dis cussing tbe matter, and several well- known oratorical stars or the Drat mag nitude bunt into view. The resolution, which was introduced hv T. T. Geer. of Manor, just as tbe bouse was about to adjourn, was designed as a joint expres sion Irom both nonse. it wss couched in language having a double purpose of ridicule and sarcasm, the resolution proper was preceded by a long pream ble, resiling tne Democratic promises juriog tbe campaign, tbe alleged HI effects of tbe McKiuley bill aod in iquitous financial legislation, and re counting tbe fact that tbe people bad overwhe miogly indorsed tbe Dtmocist ical platfom; therefore, Geer would bave it resolved. "That in tbe judgment of this assem bly, to the end tbat justice may be es tahlished, hunger averted, clothing placed within reach of tbe people, and political promises redeemed, bis excel lencv. tbe president -elect of tbe United States, should csll bo extra session of the congress of tbe United States to meet so soon after tbe 4lh of March next as it is possible for senators and representa tives to assemble in ibe national capitol" Senator Woodard will endeavor to bave an amendment to tbe constitution submitted to tbe people on tbe subject of limiting the e'ecuve franchise. Th - pro position is the same as the one recently carried overwhelmingly in California; in deed, Woodward's joint resolution is made from a copy of tbe fjalilornta act obtained by bim from the lieutensnt goveroor of tbat state. Two Thoaaand Rilled. San Francisco, Jan. 18 A Cant n correspondent 6ends this account of teirible disaster in a country town about 50 miles from Cautoo, wl ich occu ed earlv last month aod resulted ia tbe li- of nearly 2000 lives. A band of robbers made a raid on a village in the Shin Hiog district Tbey first levied a tribute of several thousand tacls on the priest of tbe temple. Tbe latter bad just re ceived large offerings from the people, who were celebrating tbe holidays under a big sbed in troot of the temple. Tbe anerv robbers applied I he torch to tbe shed, and tbe people, in panic rushed into tbe temple for refuge. The main entrance to the temple caught fire froo tbe heat, .burning tbe sbed, and over 1400 mn, women and children were either burned, smothered or trampled under foot. Most of the fatalities resulted from suffocation, as a strong wind drove the smoke into tbe temple. At tho time of writing the missing are numbered a 1960, and it may be more. Some of these are burned beyond recognition. The disaster Is the worst that bas occuro in South China for several years. - PORTLAND, OREGON. Send for Catalogue (English or German. Special prices to first, buyers in new localities. TElEGEAPHIO news. A iaac Wuddrnly Disappears. Durakqo. Mex , Jan. 12 The over land mailearrier, who has ju-t arrived here I rem Msza'lan brings news of a moot r. m.rkltle occurrfince, the ditap orarau e of Laguoa Madre. or Mother tike, one of ite most beautiful sheets ..f water in tna state of Cinaloa. Th'S ake waa about 80 miles long and 13 miles wide, It wss situated at ibe torn of the Sierra Mmlre mountat' s, the sur- 'Uudiiig c.uniry beinir devoted to agri culture A t w dm ago there Was a er-es of siijiit Ntrhquikei lelt in that ectioo It b dur cg one of thee fe ismic disturb. nres thht the natives were startled to e- the water lo the lake -uddeniv disappear as th-tog!-. tbe bol (in had fal'eo our. Thousand- ol pounds of fist were left stranded on the tied of tbe luke This sudden disappear ance of the water was cauxed by a large crevice, which is suopns d to have been caused by the earthquake. The water evidently found an nutlet into the oce io through an underground pacsage. The flow Irom ihe springs wbich fed tbe lake now passes into this new ou'let. Thr Horn stead Poisoning Case. Pitsburo, Jan 12 The trial of E ugh Dempsey, district master workman of the Knights of Libor, J. M Davidson aod Robert Beatty, charged with poisnnitig nonunion workmen in tbe Homestead steel mills, began here todav id a crowded conn room. Beatty is accused of having arranged wi'h Davidyoo and' other cooks at the mill to admiuiater poison, wbich, it is alleged, Dempsy furnished. . The defem e indeavnred nt the start unsuc ces tu ly to secure a postponement. The jury was thon impanelled Then tbe packages containing the result nl the an alytical tests on the stomachs of tbe men who died were brought in and the attor ney for the prosecution made the opening Hfiares.1 in which he told of tbeconfesMon of Cook Gal'agher. which led to ibe arrest of the accused. He said Davidson and Gallagher would tell their stories on the stand and be corroborated by other wit nesaes. i he court then took a recess. Slay Clanh Witb tbe Nicaragua Canal. Washington. Jan. 12 From remarks that bave been heard and tbe statements made by verious delegates to the present ship-canal convention, it appears tbat tbe convention, or at least some ot its advocates, will clash wth the Nicaragua canal. The proposition for a United Htate shin canal, though tbe land ot the United S'ates. seems to meet with con siderable favor by thesi people. If it appears that the Nicaragua interest fire to be sacrificed - tbe proposed ship canal may lose a number nt lis friends in congress, who aro committed to that measure. A Valuable taitlng Hnlned. New Yobk, Jan 12 "Tbe death of David Rizzio," the first of tbe best works of Gutavo Dore,tbe famous French paint er, which has been on exhibition for some time ss a part of tbe Dora gallery at Carnegie music ball, was so badly dam aged bv nie yesterdav as to be practically ruined. Henry Hevmen, who bas charge of tbe collection, said last night tbat tbe painting was ruined, sod In ibis opinion be was joined by an insurance adjuster who viewed it after the Ore. Heyman said he would send it to Europe for tX annnation by experts, with a view to its being restored. He prefeferl not to mention the value of tbe painting Ths fire he added, was caused without doub' by the electnc-lignt wires Tbe psint lug Is insured. Military Prisoners Krvalt. . San Francisco.Jio 13 Military pris oners at Alcatraz island thU morning at tacked and nearly kilkd Prison Sergeant Duffy. The convicts claim that Duffy's treatment of them for some time bas been unbearable, aod they resolved to get nd of him Last nigbt they secreted rocks to ineir cells, and this morning when Duffy marched tbem out and stood at the head of tbe line be was knocked down, stoned and jumped on. The crnard charged bayonets and repco-d Duffy The guard profess not to know who made the attack, snd the convicts declare tbey will give Duffy at other dose of tbe same treatment when be recovers. The lee Kin Helena. New Youk, Jin 13 Several togs tith heavy coal tows are fast in the ice in tbe upoer bay. Tbe pilots are unib'e to a get their t'oat.rwai from the shore of i'ateo island. Du'ing a blinding snow 8 storm todv a numb-r or vessel were driven ashore alon? the Jersey coast. It is estima ed thkt $50,000,000 worth of freight, much of t perishable, is lying on the purs ODSble to he moved on ae- count of the ice blockade. Wliil Bkw t Uae Oat. San Fbancibco, jb. 12 Robert O. Parroit, a steamship purser in tbe employ ol Quoi'ail, Perk, &Co, bad a narrow escape from dea 4 tbis morning by gas aapnj nation He tell asleep last night in a chair while reading. A gust of wind extmgmsbtd tbe gts, and when disc vered tbis morning Parrot was in a dying condition. He waa taken to the hospital, where he was brought around. and is now resting easlj. Ire at Ailaicara Falls. Ottawa, Out., Jan. 12 Niagara falls presents a beautiful sight. A complete ice bridge covers what is known aa 'be "Big K-tile," estendog from about 100 feet below the U3pension bridife to with in 60 feet of tbe foot of the falls. This ia tbe first time in 100 years tbis bas b'tppened. . Children Cry for VXTOHSB'S C ASTORIA " Cator! 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