The Times-Mountaineer
SATURDAY.
...APBILl, 1893
FUTILE LEGISLATION.
The efforts of well-disposed persons
to reform the world by moral suasion
. and prohibitory legislation are com
mendable in that they signify kindly
feelings toward the unfortunate por
tion of the human race; but they are
' rarely effective in accomplishing much
good. This is clearly proved by the
futile attempts to stamp out the liquor
traffic in several states by stringent
': laws, and also the ineffectual efforts of
the old Puritans to make men sancti
' monious and Godly according to the
teachincs of the Old Testament like
o
themselves. Experience has proved
in a thousand instances that statutory
provisions cannot eradicate many evils
under which the human race suffer to
' day;! but, in some cases, increase
their flagrancy, by the revulsion of the
mind against what is considered un
due repression of individual freedom
Sumptuary laws have always been dia
tasteful to any free people, and while
wreck of bodv and mind is sure to
follow , excess in eating or drinking,
the regulation of the apetite must be
left, in a great measure, to the discre
tion of the person. When it is carried
to such an extent that the community
suffers, it is right and just that it pro
tects itself by repressive measures.
This should be the limit to individual
freedom, and should apply to the
glutton as well as the drunkard. In
fringing on personal liberty when its
'.' exercise does not interfere with the
rights of others is tyranny, and makes
a free man a slave to a .despotism,
whether it is comprised in a monarch
. who claims to rule by divine right, or
of an pverbearing majority, who at
tempts to force their whims or fancies
upon the unwilling as well as the will
ing. In this category may be placed
laws which are now incorporated in
the statutes of many states in this
union. If it be admitted that Chris
tianity is a part of the unwritten law
' of the land, it does not at all follow
- that every man must be a member of
some denomination of Christians be
fore he is eligible to citizenship, or
that he must conform to the doctrines
' of any particular creed to maintain his
' privileges. . This may not be consid
ered relevant in the discussion of sump
tuarv laws: but the arguments that
would support prohibitory legislation
regarding liquor and tobacco, would
also enforce measures compelling at
tendance on church on Sunday and
subscribing to the articles of the Cbris-
' tian religion. All such laws are against
the inherent rights of the individual
and tend in the direction of too great
centralization of power and the mere
machinery of government There are
subjects enough upon which to legis
late, and to which effectual remedies
can be applied, to keep our lawmakers
busv. without consuming their time
and taxing the people's purse in pass
ing statutes regulating the-.apetites,
decreeing what shall and shall not be
worn, or enforcing the tenets of any
religious creed. These inoperative
statutes work great injury in causing
communities to lose that respect Yor
governmental authority, which is a
great safeguard to free institutions,
and one good measure which partially
remedies an evil is muchbetter than
ten that attempts its complete eradica
tion and utterly fails of accomplishing
the object.
THE UNIOA PACIFIC.
' There will be no change in the man
' agement - of the Union Pacific, J. S.
Clarke's resignation as president hav
ing not been accepted by the board of
directors. He will continue in that
position, and while this may not sig
nify anv important benefit to the
northwest, yet no man understands the
wants of the people better than he
f - T i - . , .1 L 1
uoea. it is to oe expected tuai no
will so manage the road, which has its
lines throughout eastern uregon, mat
it will in no manner retard the devel
opment of the country. A new pres
ident would be forced to learn the
wants of the region tributary to the
; Union Pacific before the road could act
as a factor of development, and this
might require years of experience.
-Mr. Clark understands these, and by
proper management may make this
division as remunerative as any on the
. line. A liberal policy in railroad mat
torn wut luureww tuo uusiucoo vi - win
company and benefit shippers. The
people are not antagonistic to corpora
tions, for they fully understand that
without them the rich resources of a
country could not conveniently reach
a market, and that the railroad in
Eastern Oregon has made settlement
possible. It must be admitted that
freight re tea are extortionate in many
instances, and in raising these to the
maximum the company has worked
against its own interests. Every acre
of land that is cultivated in grain is a
. feeder to the railroad, and the increase
of farmers in any country enhances
its business. If there were double the
population east of the Cascade mount
ains than there now are, the trade of
the Union Pacific would be increased
nearly proportionately,' and this -must
be brought about by advertising the
facilities and resources and low rates
to seaboard. We desire an open river,
so that craft may reach tide-water
without breaking cargo; . but, aside
from cheap water communication aa a
regulator of freight rates, there should
-i a
oe no opposition to rauroaa companies
building and equipping lines wherever
they feel inclined. .
TTnn T. V. Bavard. who was secre
tary of state during Mr. Cleveland's
former administration, has been ap
pointed minister to England. It was
expected that he would be offered his
. old position; but, it is presumed, that
the president considered the appoint
ment of Judge Greaham better for the
affairs of the state department. . Mr. '
Bayard did not inaugurate a strong
national policy and when Mr. Harri
son, in 1889, took the executive's chair
he found many international complica
tions, which Mr. Blaine amicably ad
justed. : The most difficult of these was
the Behring sea' controversy, which
Mr. Bayard left in a very unsettled
shape. If the same policy had been
pursued it would very likely resulted
in a foreign war; but happily it was
not,and war was averted by the states
manship exercised by the secretary of
state chosen by Mr. Harrison. This
appointment of Bayard to the Eoglish
mission will drive from the minds of
some the idea that Mr. Cleveland
intended to form a new party com
posed of mugwump Democrats and
Republicans. The two old parties will
still exist and battle for supremacy at
the next general election, and, instead
of the honored son of the great Lin
coln holding a portfolio under a Dem
ocratic president, he will very likely
lead the Republican party to victory
in 1896 as his father did in 1860.
Hon. Robert Lincoln will stand higher
with the old party by not holding office
under a Democratic administration
than if be had made an effort to retain
his position at the court of St. James.
In the matter of the location of the
branch insane asylum, while every
confidence is placed in the judgment
of the governor, secretary of state and
treasurer, the people consider that
some attention should be paid to the
physician in charge of the institution
in Salem and his medical assistants.
Climate is a consideration of the great
est importance " regarding the treat
ment cf these unfortunate persons,
and care should be taken that the loca
tion of the Eastern Oregon branch
should possess every stimulant to
health. Frequently the disease of thepa-
tients yield to hygienic treatment, and
when the bodily ailments are cured
the mind resumes its normal condition.
The Dalles has every facility in this
regard, and is willing to abide by the
decision of any board of physicians or
of the members of the commission
Our people have, made no great effort
for the location of the asylum, being
firmly convinced that - the officials
named in the bill would arrive at a
ju8t conclusion, with due reference to
the benefits to he derived by the un
fortunate persons who are interested.
When the - governor and treasurer
visit this city there will be a fair pre
sentation of our advantages; but no
attempt will be made to prejudice their
judgment by considerations which do
not enter into an eleemosynary view of
the question.
INLAND TRANSPORTATION.
Th Oregonian, in an editorial yes
terday, advocated the "need of two
railroads from Portland to Astoria,
one along the water level of the Col
umbia and the other by an interior
line." That paper says railroad communication-
would "make Astoria a
common point with other seaboard
cities, and the effect of this upon the
traffic of the great valley of the Colum
bia would be immense" It further
says that the Union Pacific is the corn,
pany that should build along the water
level, because it already owns and
operates several lines in this state.
The improvement of the Columbia at
its mouth and the early completion of
the locks at the Cascades has forced
Portland to pay more attention to the
great river of the west. There was a
time, and not many years ago, when
the metropolis could see no advantage
in river improvements except at the
mouth of the Columbia; but since
cities on the sound have sprung into
commercial importance, it has learned
the fact that the only way for success
ful competition is by means of cheap
water communication with the interior.
The Columbia should be the great
factor of development for Oregon, be
cause it furnishes the interior with a
direct route to tidewater, the Willam
ette empties into it, and the most avail
able seaport is at its mouth. It will
undoubtedly be a fact that railroads
will do the carrying trade; but cheap
water transportation will place freight
rates to the minimum, and this is
what the producers of the Inland Em
pire desire. .The residents of Wasco
county will soon enjoy the full benefits
of an open jriver from The Dalles o
the sea, and will enjoy every advan
tage of cheap freights; but the people of
this vicinity are not selfish, and will
not be satisfied until the country
drained by the Columbia and its trib
utaries in Eastern Washington and
Idaho has the same privileges. This
river is the great natural highway of
commerce of the northwest, and as
such should be the factor of develop
ment of the Inland Empire.
There have been floating rumors for
some time past that the Union Pacific
was considering the proposition of re
moving the machine shops back to The
Dalles, where they had been located
for many years. We always consid
ered the movement on the part ot tne
company of taking the machinery to
Albina an ill advised one, and the re
turn to this city will be in harmony
with their best interests. The gorge
of the Columbia is the most difficult
portion on the entire line, and block
ades occur every winter and spring.
With shops here a force of men could
be sent to the scene of anj obstruc
tion at an hour's notice, and for this
reason blockades would not continue so
long or be so expensive. It seems that
necessity and - economy would induce
the company to keep complete ma
chinery here and a large force of work
men. If there is any truth in the
.... ...
rumor, and it seems to at an econom
ical management would dictate such a
course, our business men should offer
every inducement to tne directors to
make the change of location. Our city
could offer them available grounds and
other advantages not possessed by
Albina, and these should be presented
to the officers at Omaha. We hope
the company will make the change, as
it would be for the best interests of
this community.
Gov. Pennojer is consistent in stat
ing that deputy U. S. marshals have
no right to be sent to Drain to protect
the Japanese laborers. He is a state
rights Democrat, and as such he
follows the doctrine of his party in
denouncing the interference of federal
authorities iu any local trouble. - At
any rate, the United States have not
been called upon to quell this disturb'
ance. and until that is done it is ex
pected that the state is equal to the
emergency. Tins waa the case in the
Pittsburg riota in 1878, and federal
troops were not ordered to the scene
until the governor of Pennsylvania
telegraphed the president that he was
powerless to enforce the law. With
our well drilled national uuara,
equipped as they should be by the
liberal appropriation of the last legis
lature, it should be expected that they
could protect a few Mongolians from
tne infuriated railroad laborers in
Southern . Oregon;'' Even a sheriff's
posse should be equal to this emer
gency.
the Fenians and bis connection with
the raid on Canada in 1867. It makes
all the difference to these journals
whether. Fenians are the appointees
of a Republican or Democratic ad
ministration. In the British parliament Mr. Bal
four, by moving votes of censures
against the government, is throwing
every obstacle in the passage of the
home rule bill. But the friends of the
measure are determined, and will stake
their hold of the reins of power upon
its succesa
There is a speck of war appearing
on the horizon in South Dakota with
the Indian tribes. Whether it is the
result of bad rations or bad whisky, is
difficult to determine. Whichever it
is, a remedy should be applied. These
wards of the government have rights
which should be respected. '
The question of the admission of the
appointees of the governors is now be
fore the senate, and there will ie a
majority report in favor of admission
and a minority report against. As
this body has a small Democratic ma
jority, is is very probable that the Re
publican senators will not secure seats.
The South American republics ap
pear to be fated to fail in their efforts
after free institutions, and all attempts
seem to end in bloody revolutions.
Self-government is only possible with
people who possess ' certain inherent
qualities, and, apparently, these are
lacking in the Latin races.
Saturday night's tragedy in Port
land deprived the city of two appar
ently good men, and the cause has not
yet been definitely ascertained to have
been either wine or women. Gove
undoubtedly suffered under great
aberration of mind, and his act was
more . the result of insanity than of
jealousy.
Mr. Mctiuire, tne nsn and game
protector, is making himself obnoxious
in some portions of the state by a
strict enforcement of the law This
is the better pi in to adopt, for a statute
can only be judged as regards its merits
after it has been in operation, I hen,
if it is beneficial, it can remain; if not,
it should be repealed.
Last Saturday's edition of the Inter
Ocean was a mammoth paper, com
posed of forty-eigUt pages and an il
lustrated supplement. This was on
the occasion of the anniversary of its
twenty-hrst year of publication, and
shows that on attaining its majority it
enjoys a stalwart growth. Lieutenant
Fuller locates-the metropolis of the
country in Chicago in A. D. 2001, and
our cotemporary is, perhaps, laying
the foundation for that event.
The governors of nearly every state
in the nnion telegraphed their sym
pathy with home-rule for Ireland, and
.Hon. W. ilk Uiadstone received a
message from the citizens of New
York, at a meeting held in that city
yesterday. These kindly sentiments
no doubt cheer the grand old roan in
his struggle for Irish independence;
but whether it will have much effect
upon the vote on the measure in par
liament is yet to be determined.
And now comes tne Uregoman as a
defendant in a libel suit, in which the
American Historical Publishing Com
pany claim $100,000 damages for edi
torial comments made on a book en
titled a "Story of Oregon." It is time
that a press censor was appointed for
this state, to whom editors should sub
mit all articles which attempt, for the
benefit of tbe public, to show up in
their true light certain vampires which
fasten themselves on the pockets of
the community.
TELEGRAPHIC.
The Strikers.
Toledo, O., March 28 At tho open
ing of court tbis morning Judge Ricks
stated that, inasmuch as tbe cases of tbe
Lake Shore engineers and those of ibe
Ann Arbor road were of a Bimilar nature,
and both were very important, Judge
Talt would decide both not later than
Monday next. Grand Chief Arthur then
took tbe witness stand. In answer to
questions, he said he had no knowledge
about tbe order cf the court bearing oo
tbe cate He did not read it in tbe daily
newspapers. lie said he might baye
beard it, but it was never brought to bis
notice. He said all the notices sent out
to chairman of tbe various committees
notifying them of the strike on tbe Ann
Arbor road were sent ont by bim. He
declared he could not order a strike with
out the consent of the general committee.
The tneo were not obliged to obey his
orders. He merely gave them advice.
Tbey could do as they pleased about tak
ing it. This closed tbe evidence, and
argument on behalf of tbe Ann Arbor
Company began.
At tbe conclusion of tbe argument,
Judge Ricks' announced he would render
his decision April 8.
Haight. Tbe dose he gave them was a
mixture of opium and prussic acid. Tbe
intended effect was for tbe opium to
cause sleep and tbe prosaic acid to make
it take effect at once. He administered
it in a glass of lemonade. There was cer
tainly a mistake somewhere, aa there was
no ioteotion of doing anything more (ban
to make tbe men sleep half an hour.
Tbe rattling ot a disb when Haigbt fell
discouraged ail tbe pans bp it brought
Rice to tbe scene. But for that he would
have been able to leaye tbe prison, drive
rapidly away in a buggy and before a
successful pursuit could have been or
ganized would have been 200 miles away.
He declared Gill was not to blame in
any way except for carelessness. Lati
mer told a story of his wandering after
bis escape, and said he might have es
caped anyway but Bpraincd bis ankle,
which handicapped his movements and
settled all chance of bis getting away.
Municipal Prohibition.
Eugene, Ore, March 28 A public
meeting was held at the opera bouse last
evening under tbe anspices of the Tem
perance Club. The meeting was ad
dressed bv advocates of municipal pro
hibition, who spoke in very emphatic
terms regarding tbe saloon evil, and an
nounced a crosade of extermination.
About aa much time was given to de
nouncing the local press as tbe saloon.
At tbe close of tbe meeting a ticket was
nominated for tbe city election to be held
next Monday. A citizens' maBs meeting
will be held to-morrow evening to nom
inate a ticket in opposition to the Prohi
bition ticket, and tbe prospects are that
tbis city will be the scene of a very spir
ited contest next Monday.
The Cause of labor.
New ToRk, March 29 Samuel Gnm
pers, w'uo reached this city yesterday
from Detroit, was asked what he bad to
say about tbe decisions of Judge Ricks,
of Toledo, and Judge Billings, of New
Orleans, regarding tbe illegality ot strikes
and boycotts. He said: "Tbey show
that there is an agreement among judges.
or, at least, a tacit undemanding, to at
tack tbe labor organizations of tbe coun
try, in my opuion. tbe decision of
Judge Ricks was called forth by tbe re
ports set afloat last year that a general
stiike during tbe world's fair was con
templated by railroad men Where the
report emenated from is more than I can
say, but I am positive that such a move
was not contemplated by organized labor
or any branch of it. I am rather in
clined to tbe opinion, that it came from
tbe managers of railroads for a purpose,
and tbat purpose we now see in tbe al
most simultaneous decisions of Judges
Ricks and Talt and Billings, be plain
purpose of tbe judges is to prevent tbe
strikes by law. These decisions in no
wise guarantee that the companies may
not lock out or discharge at will, or tbat
tbey will not enforce a reduction of
wages."
The Coenr d'Alene Rioters.
Rathdrum, Idaho, Marcb 28. Tbe re
maining cases against tbe Coeur d'Alene
rioters waa called up in tbe district court
today and were dismissed upon motion of
District Attorney O'Niel. Peter Breeo,
of tbe Bntte miners' union, was absolved
of all connection witb tbe affair, f xcept
tbat of counseling moderation and pre
venting loss of life and property. Joel
Warren, charged witb bringing armed
guards into the state, was dUmissid, as
no evidence was obtainable that be was
guilty of violating any law of Idaho. All
tbe parties charged witb crime in con
nection with tbe labor troubles in Cesar
d'Alene are now at liberty. Tbe last
legal battle has been fought and another
of the great struggles between capital
and labor now passes into history.
The death of CoL Shepard in New
York from the administration of
anaesthetics emphasizes the fact that
these are not always harmless. For
surgical operations they have marked a
wonderful improvement in the ' so-
called science of medicine; but while
they alleviate pain when a person is
under the Burgeon's knife, they are
sometimes dangerous to persons of cer
tain physical conditions. Physicians
cannot exercise too great caution in
their administration, and must be held
accountable for any carelessness in this
regard.
TELIGEAPHIO ITEWS.
After Judge Denny Sow.
Washington, March . 28 The treasury
department is informed that Judge
Denby, of Portland, Ore., on habeas cor
pus proceedings, has admitted twenty
five Chinamen to this country who Lad
been refused entrance by tbe treasury
omcials. It is stated at tbe treasury de
partment that tbe United States district
judges along tbe northern frontier of the
eastern coast give entrance to Chinamen
wbe have certificates from tbe Chinese
consular officer tbat tbey are merchants
and therefore come within tbe exempted
clause. Tbe fact is. tbe treasury officials
Say, tbat nine out of ten who hold certifi
cates as merchants are in leality laborers.
lr Slinkier Convicted.
Chehalis, Wasb., March 28 Tbe jury
in tbe Minkter manslaughter case, after
being out six hours, agreed upon a ver
dict of guilty as charged in tbe indict
ment. Judge Epler immediately made a
motion for a new trial, and argument
will- be had April 12. Mrs. McCormick,
tbe third defendant charged witb killing
old man Wright, was released from cus
tody tbia morning. Wbcn brought into
court and informed by tbe nudge abe
broke down completely. Dr. Minkler
beard tbe verdict of the jury with stolid
indifference. He bad made up bis miud
for several days tbat be could not bope
lora lavorame result ot the trial.
No Quarter lven.
Panama, Cola., March 29 Tremen-
duoua fighting marks the progress of tbe
war in Honduras. News has just been
received ot a battle near Tatumba, which
resulted in tbe defeat of the government
troops, with a loss of more than 100 men
killed oa tbe field. Nearly 50 of tbe rev
olutiooary soldiers were slaughtered, and
after the battle the bodies of all tbe dead
men found on the field were collected in
a heap and burned. Tbis - battle was
fought several days ago. General Alfonso
Ville la Haden had sent a large party of
government troops to intercept tbe march
ot the revolutionist, who were mov
ing against the capital at Tegucigalpa.
General Vinegar' army reached the viciu
lty of Tatumba at 5 o'clock in tbe after
noon. Tbat town had been occupied bv
tbe troops under General Terrencia Sieria
who commands tbe south wing ot tbe
revolutionary army, in connection witb
toe east wing of tbe revolutionary forces
commanded by General - Rei'.na for Gen
era) Sieria, who was leading the advance
on Tegucigalpa. The east wing, under
tueneral Jteitna, was tour miles in tbe
rear of General Siena s forces. '
TELEGEAPHI0.
Suicide is quite frequent in this
country, and, whether the effect of
heredity or other cause, it is appar-
antly a mania with some. To take a
pessimistic view of the matter, and ad
vocate the theory that those who de
sire to take their own lives have a per
fect right to do so, and benefit the
community by so doing, would be cruel
and heartless. It cannot be said, in
any condition of life, tbat one does not
owe a duty to his fellow man, and by
depriving himself of existence he vio
lates one of tbe rules of the civil com
pact which underly the supersttacture'
of all governments. There is no doubt
that, under many circumstances, life
may become burdensome to the indi
vidual, and suicide desirable; but he
owes a duty to society which he should
consult as much as his own comfort,
and this will impel him . to bear his
own burdens heroically. This may
not appear reasonable when applied to
him who is a physical and mental
wreck; but even in such cases the
social compact cannot be entirely
obliterated. He may have become
degraded by his own excesses, and
when to other crimes he adds self-
murder he increases his offienses
against God and man.
The meeting of the Behring sea
arbitrators is being held in Paris, and
it. is expected, tbis long standing
controversy will soon be amicably
settled. It u to be hoped that tbe
time has passed when differences be
tween two civilized nations will be
settled by any other method than that
of peaceful arbitration. When the re
sult of the Paris conference is known
it will be as binding upon the United
States and Great Britain as if tbe
armies of the two countries had met in
battle and thousands of each had been
killed.
Harder sad Bobbery.
Upper Marlborough, Md., March 28.
Saturday Francis M. Bowie, a millionaire of
lower Prince George county, came to Marl
borough on business. Sunday morning his
horse was found in the stable yard with the
saddle cloth clotted with blood search was
made at once, and about midway between
here and The Forest, the Bowie residence,
was found a pool of blood in the roadway,
where there were signs of a struggle, and a
track, as if a body had been dragged, which
led to an old well. At the bottom of this was
found the body of Bowie, his skull fractured
by a blow irom a club or slungshot, his throat
cut, bis gold watch and other jewelry and a
large sum of money missing. Later in the
afternoon John Wesley Johnson, colored, was
arrested on suspicion. He made a desperate
effort to escape. He will say nothing, but his
clothing was spattered with blood. . Francis
M. Bowie was a member of the noted Bowie
family of this state, and was closely related to
ex-Uovernor .Bowie and Ueneral Bowie.
E. Kirby Smith Oead.
Skwanek, Tenn , Marcb 28. General
E. Kirby Smith died here this afternoon.
For two years bis health had been declin
ing. Two weeks ago be was taken ill in
New Orleans, and congestion of tbeluogs
which followed carried b:m off. Once or
twice during temporary periods of semi
consciousness 01 the past two davs bis
mind wandered through past scenes, and
be ordered his bathnes to come up.
Early tbia morning be became totally
unconscious, ins end was very peaceful.
His wife and six of tbe family were with
bim. -
A Heitsace From The aiaronle.
Norfolk, Va., March 29. William
Johnson, the winter watchman at Ocean-
view, Va., a summer resort near tbe
mouth of Chesapeake bay. tbis afternoon
picked up on the beach at tbat place a
campagne bottle witb several corks tied
about its neck and with a letter enclosed,
giving alleged information from one
John Olsen, a cattleman, on the sinking
of tbe White Star Hue steamship Jfarome.
Tbe letter was: v
Steamship Naronie, White Star Line, )
AT PEA, 8 .10 A M Feb, 19. f
To him who pick thit up: Report
when you find tbis to our agents, if not
beard of before, tbat out ship is fast sink
ing below tbe waves, and it is such a
storm that we can never live in tbe small
boats. One boat has already gone witb
her human cargo below. God let all of
us live through tbis! We were struck
by an iceberg in a blinding snow storm
an d floated two hours. Now it is 3 .20
A. it. by my watch and the great ship is
deck level witb the sea. Report to tbe
agents at Broadway, M. Kersey & Co.
Good-b ye to all.
Our cotemporary, the Sun, remarks
very appropoa, that with the immense
water power available there is not a
single wheel being turned. The Dalles
must inaugurate manufacturing in
dustries before the people can expect
an increase in population. Men will
not come here without there are avail-
EDITORIAL NOTES.
A Democratic exchange exclaims:
"The next legislature must be very
economical. B?gin the campaign now"
Would it not be better to wait until
1894, and the state conventions have
made their nominations)
The count ot rang thinks tbe op
portune time for monarchy has ar
rived, and has issued his manifesto to
the different committees; hut the
French republic is not dead, and the
spirit of the people is still on the side
of free institutions.
Democratic papers are now raising
a now. against tne pension business.
That party never did see any virtue on
tbe part of the government, in the late
war, and never did believe in pen
sioning tne old soldiers. xney are
consistent in this.
The Japan government, the dis
patches 8a y. wants tbe Sandwich Isl-
a w -
ands, and it is time that Mr. Cleve
land was making a movement in that
direction or he may be outwitted by
the Mongolians. This would not re
dound to the glory of his administra
tion. '
Speaking of nepotism, Cousin Ben.
Folsoro, whom we used to bear about
as consul at Sheffield, England, still
maintains his position. He remained
The Senate Offices.
Washington, Match 28. In the senate, a
resolution to proceed to the election of secre
tary, sergeant-at-arms and chaplain to take
office June 30, and nominating for those offices
W. a. Cox, of Worth Carolina; R. T. Bright.
of Indiana and Rev. W. H. Milburn, was
oHered by Uorman. It was laid over till to
morrow.
Notice was given by Hoar that he would
call up to-morrow the report ol the committee
on privileges apd elections as to the three
senators appointed by governors. Hoar also
offered resolutions, which went over till to
morrow, instructing the committee on privi
leges and elections to investigate the allega
tions of embezzlement against Senator Roach,
ot worth Dakota. Alter executive session
the senate adjourned till tomorrow.
The Minority Beport (Submitted.
Washington, March 28. The minority
report of the committee on privileges and elec
tions on the case of Lee Mantle, appointed
senator by the governor of Montana, finding
he is not entitled to the seat, was submitted
by Chairman Vance. It is signed by Vance,
Gray, Palmer and Mitchell. The report savs
the question is, Could the governor of a state
appoint a senator at the beginning of a term,
the legislature being in session and failing to
elect? It contends the onginal terms of
senators must begin by being chosen by the
legislature. . As there are but two ways of
constituting senators, there are but two wavs
of creating vacancies. One is by the expira
tion 01 a term, tne other dv accidental or un
foreseen happenings, such as death, resigna
tion, expulsion or disqualification.
Indian Murderem Evade Arrest.
Rapid City, S. D., March 28. The at
tempt to arrest the wounded Indians, Two
Sticks and White-Faced Horse, wanted for
killing Royce and his three companions at the
fine fudge agency beet camp in february.
have thus far failed. A deputy marshal who
went to No Vater camp Friday was warned
off. Later the Indian police, sent to bring in
the mnrderers, were fired upon. The whole
Indian police force will probably be sent
against No Water camp. The trouble is con
fined to this camp.
A Paper Hill.
Eugene, March 23 A movement is on
foot witb good prospects -of success for
tbe establishment of a paper mfli on tbe
farm of Hon. Rodney Scott, on the Mc-
Kebzie river east ot this city. Tbe river
will be dammed at a favorable point and
excellent water power secured. . Tbe
water is pure, and other conditions are
favotable for a paper mill, and this very
important enterprise will probably be es
tablished. Tbe promoters are T. G. Hen
dricks and J. G. Kelley, of this city.
Four People B ported Killed.
Mabshall, Mo, March 23. A report
has reached here of a tragedy between
here and -Sedalia Sunday, in wbicb four
persons Archy Harlow and Peter Woltey
and their wives met their death. No
particulars. Tbe sheriff baa started for
the scene.
All Quiet at Ban Domingo.
Kingston, Jamaica, March 29 Tbe
United States man-of-war Kear targe ar
rived here last night from San Domingo.
The officers of the Ktartarge report every
thing is quiet on the island.-. Assurances
were also given that there is not tbe
slightest. truth in the report recently cur
rent in Europe that French troops bad
landed at San Domiogo. There baa been
no such demonstration whatever. Presi
dent Heureaux, according to reports cur
rent here, tbe truth oi wbicb, however.
la not voncbed for, received a shipment
ef arms from tbe United States March 25.
It is believed tbat tbe arms will be used
in aiding the Haytian revolutionists in
their attempt to overthrow President Hip
polyte. The Ktartarge la coaling here
and will sail tor Port au Prinoe tomor -
row. , - s
Awaiting the Jnd.
Antlers, I. T, Marcb 80 Tbe great
est suspense prevails here, and people are
waiting with bated breath for tbe end.
Today active preparations are going on
by both pjrties for a battle. Tbis after
noon 16 mounted militiamen went
through here en route to Goodland, where
tbe militia is being massed. On tbe
south bound train there were 65 more.
Besides these there are a large force al
teady at Goodland. Locke baa with
drawn from tbe town and crossed tbe
ner to his ranch. No one knows pos
tive'.y how many men be has witb bim,
but it is believed he has a stronger force
than ever before. Governor Jones will
arrive in Paris, Tex., tomorrow at 10 A
M., and it is thought by some the militia
will wait at Goodland until his arrival.
Others believe Duke will endeavor to
march on Locke tonight and make an at
tack, for fear Governor Jones may pursue
a less violent course and endeavor to set
tleit without bloodshed. Both sides are
manifesting tbe most dogged determina
tion not to yield. When tD6 clash come,
if tbe militia are victorious, fears are en
tertained tbat they will wreak their ven
geance upon those citizens who endeav
ored to settle tbe matter without loss of
life. So strong bad tbe feeiing ot nn
easiness become tonight tbat tbe Hon.
John C. Gibbons, United States coramis
sioner, sent the following telegram to
Leo Bennett, Indian agent at Muskogee:
"Forces still increasing. Bloodshed
unavoidable, and tbat soon. We bope no
United States citizen will be involved,
but are afraid tbey will. If you are com
ing you had better be quick."
The following was also sent by Mr.
Gibbons to tbe secretary- of tbe interior
at Washington :
"The Choctaw forces are within a few
miles of each other. Bloodshed ia inevi
table unless immediate relief is had.
Governor Jones can be reached at Paris,
lex., tomorrow morning."
The New Umatilla House,
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St. Paul, Marcb 30 An old man who
gave his name as Joseph Sutter was ar
rested today while begging in tbe streets.
At the station be waa searched and there
was found two pocket tuls of silver, $165
in bills, a bank book showing a balance
of $1500 to his credit and certificates of
deposit on New York banks for over
$20,000. A book was found containing
papers ana letters in German and patent-
right papers in German acd Eoglish
showing that be Is tbe inventer of a suc
cessful tide and river motor. Tbe papers
were made out to Joseph Sutter, No. 200
worth street, New York. He has trav
eled on foot all the way from few York,
ne says, and tbat he has been arrested
twice before, once in Chicago and once
in Buffalo. He admitted that he was
begging on the streets, but would give
no reason for it. It ia thought that be is
Buttering from mental aberration.
A Bobber Mhot Down,
tjkattle, Wash., March 30 A dis
patch from Palmer, on tbe Northern Pa
cific, in tbe eastern part of King county,
tells of an attempted robbery tbere, in
wbicb one of tbe robbers was killed.
John Peterson, a general merchant, waa
closing bis store for tbe night, when three
masked men came in. All three bad
their faces covered witb bandkercbeitu,
He thought they were townspeople out
for a lark, but waa undeceived by being
KnocKea aown ana rendered lnsecsiOle,
The robbers were at work when Sam Rit
chle, the hotel-keeper, came in. They
nea 10 a micKet on tne banks o
river. Ritchie organized a posse
and drove them out. Two of tbe robbers
gave up and were disarmed, but tbe
third was shot through the head and
killed while he attempted to net away.
none 01 the robbers are known, and all
refuse to speak. Sheriff Woolery and
Coroner Horton leave Seattle for tbe
scene in the morning.
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Bad Indiana HaTe Been Arretted.
Rapid City, S. D. March 80 "No
Water," leader of tbe refractory Sioux at
Pine Ridge, sod "Hollow Wood," one of
bis chiefs, were brought here from the
agency tnis morniDg. "Ho Water" was
fonnd at Chief Sword'a camp and arrested
on a charge of conspiracy, growing out
of his fcbelteriDg "Two Sticks" men and
refusing to deliver them to tbe antbori
ties.
wbo fired
ter's" cam p. As the latter is tbe head
and front of tbe disorderly Indians, bis
arrest is important. Strong efforts will
be made to bold bim -on tbe charge pre
ferred. -Two Sticke" and "White Face
Horse," whom "No Water" would not
surrender, is still in a Tery critical con
dition from bis wounds. He cannot be
moved in his present condition
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able means of support for themselves
and families. There is no city in the I during Harrison's administration, and
northwest possessing the same nacnral
facilities for a 1 great . manufacturing
center, and it is time that oar business
A. Well Known Writer Killed.
San Francisco, March 28. Dr. Henry
de Groat, a well-known .mining man and
writer on mining tomes was killed by a train
at Alameda to-day. He was standing on tbe
it is not expected that the great re- I track reading a paper while waiting for a local
fnrmer vill interfere wun nis tenure 1 ""'s
A tierlona Iduditiide,
Seattle, March 29 A serious land
slide on tbe Great Northern's coast line, a
short distance north of Edmonds, 011 tbe
shore of Puget sonod, killed Robert Ba
ker and seriously injured Charles Rode
and frank Kelly. Tbe first slide occured
about v o'clock luejday nigb;, and a
gang on a band-car had gone down from
Eveiett to clear it away. They bad just
finished about 13:30, wben tbey beard a
premonitory rntnbling of another and ran
to tbe rigbt and left. Rode and Kelly,
fearing tbey could not get away in time.
ran to tbe edge of tbe bank and jumped
over tbe bulkhead into tbe sound. Tbe
slide came after them, and tbey were
pinned down in tbe shallow water bv tbe
earth and log. Rode bad bis right leg
orosen in two places, ana Buttered a se
vere shock. Eellv bad his face badly
cut and bia rigbt knee iujured. The rest
of tbe gang bad Just returned to work
when another slide came down, and tbey
bad to run again. The band car and
Baker were bnried nnder a mass ot earth.
His body has not yet been recovered.
Tbe track for 350 leet ia buried nnder
earth, trees and stumps to the depth of
from 25 to SO feet, and toe telegraph line
was wept into tbe sound for 600 feet.
About 10 other slides have occurred on
the shore between Edmonds'and Everett,
and tbe road will be blocked for several
days. Passengers are. being carried by
boat. -1
OareleM Wltk A Clan.
Spokane, Wash., Marcb 29 A sad ac
cident occurred six miles east of Rath
drum, Idaho, on the Northern Pacific
railroad, at 6 o'clock yesterday evening,
which resulted in the death of William
Shaefer, aged 22, a well known and pop
niar resident of Jliigdt Jttile prairie.
Sbaefer was on bis way home from town
on horseback, wben be met two brothers
named Lyle, wbo bad been ont bunting.
Jack Lyle had an old musket, loaded
witb buckshot, which 'Shaefer, so the
Lyle boys say, took bold of and tried to
take away. In tbe struggle tbat fol
lowed the eon was discharged, tbe
charge taking effect in Sbaefer's rigbt
temple, killing bim instantly. : JacK
Lyle went immediately to Ratbdrum and
gave bimselt np to the sheriff. A party
went out ou a handcar and brougot
Sbaefer body to Katbdrum,
.The Debate on Hew Benatem.
Washington, March 30 The debate
started yesterday on tbe question of tbe
rigbt to seats in the senate of tbe persons
appointed by tbe governors of Montana,
Washington and Wyoming was resumed
this morning. Mitchell of Oregon made
a legal- and constitutional argument
against tbe report of tbe committee on
privileges and which declares them enti
tled to seats.
Iter Mitchell closed bis speech, Tor
pie obtained tbe floor. Tbe debate wen
over till Monday, and tbe senate totn
proceeded to executive business.
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Stepped the Aoyeetslas-
New Yob, March 29 The Clothing
Manufacturers' Association" wbo locked
out their cutters Saturday, have deter
mined npon an active policy. In view of
tbe court's action ia the Ann Arbor rail
road strike, they went before Judge
Lawrence yesterday to procure an order
requiring the officers of tbe garment
workers of America and tbe American
Federation of Labor to appear to show
cause why they should not be restrained
from boycotting manufacturers or from
issuing orders tending to damage their
business. Argument was adjourned to
day for one week ou condition the cut
ters shall not issue any more boycotting
circulars In tbe meantime.
men roused themselves from the leth
argy they have been enjoying for over
a quarter of a century.
The administrative plums are falling
towards Oregon. Mr. Cleveland has
appointed a postmaster at Pendleton,
of office now.
When Patrick Egan, a Fenian, was
appointed by President Harrison min
ister to Chili, the mngwnmp and iaig-
lish . nress claimed such an act an in
snlt to a friendly power; but wnen fat
rick Collins is given the consulship in
London, nothing is mentioned by these
and struck him.
papers regarding his. affiliation with Soinuc
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As you are well aware tbat I wonld not
recommend that which I did not believe
to be good. I desire to say to all who
need a good, reliable, family medicine,
tbat I believe one bottle of Sulphur Bit
ters will do yon more good than any
other remedy J ever saw. Ret. Cephas
Am Eaeaped Murderer Captured.
Jackson, Micb., March 29 R. Irving
Latimer, the triple murderer, was caught
last night at Jerome, brought here again
and lodged in the penitentiary at 3:45
tbis morning. During bis long ride from
Jerome be told tbe story ot his escape.
Ho said be bad been at work on tbe plan
over a year. He made an exhaustive
study of the effects of poisons. He de
clared be had no intention of killing
Haight and gave Gill tbe same dose he
did Haight. He said he would rather
pave rotted in prison than bave killed
The Situation in Han Francisco.
San Fbancisco, March 80 Tbo pub
lication of tbe intention of tbe federal of
ficials to ask the Voited States grand
jury to indict tbe managers of tbe Six
(jompames was not pleasantly receivea
by tbe Chinese most interested. Tbey
passe i several hours in consultation witb
their attorneys, discussing the new phase
of the esse. Tbey are not willing to con
cede tbe constitutionality of tbe Geary
act, however, and will continue to oppose
registration. Tbe clerks in Collector
Qmnn's office were kept busy and 40
Chinese laborers were granted certificates
of residence. A meeting of tbe Chinese
merchants' exchange was beld Wednes
day night at which tbe question of reg
istration was discussed. Tbe prevailing
sentiment was for registration, but ac
tion was deterred until instructions are
received from tbe Chinese minuter at
Washington. Collector Quinn has re
ceived instiuctiops from the revenue de
partment to employ all the extra belp he
may peeq.
A Crista In France.
Pabis, March 80. Another crisis has
arrived, but not on the Panama issue.
The cnamoer of deputies today 247 to
242, decided to retain tbe liquor law
amendment bill as part of tbe budget.
althougb the goer d meat expressed itself
firmly opposed to the amendment, which
increases the burdens of tbe liquor trade.
Upon tbe vote being announced, Premier I
Ribot adjourned tbe session until tbis 1
evening in order to give him and bis fel
low ministers time to consider tbeir po
sition, and whether tbey should regard
tbe vote of tbe chamber as a sign of a
want of confidence in tbe ministry. It
is' understood the cahiuet will resign.
Vaqula not on tle t arpatli.
Citt Or Mexico, March 80 The war
department ' denies the report that tbe
Ynqui Indiana are sgain on the warpStb,
and are committing depredations upon
the white settlers of the Yaqtii valley, ia
tbe state of Bnnora. Tbe deparimeot
states tbat the Yaquis show, no warlike 1
disposition, and no trouble is expected
with Indians by the government Iroopi
now marching through tbe Yaqui coun
try to Cuibuabua. It u well known
here, however, tbat tbe Yaquis are well
armed, and tbat if tney gut aa opportun
ity to attack the government aoldiurs tbey
will take advantage 01 it.
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l.lveM liont in a Fire.
Cleveland, O., March 80 Fire broke
ont in tbe Forest City varnish works tbis
afternoon and spread with great rapidity
owing to tbe combustible nature of tbe
contents. Tbe whole interior was soon a
seething furnace. An hour after tbe fire
started tbe flames were still bevond con
trol, and there was extreme danger of an
extensive conflagration. Details are not
yet obtainable, 'but it is rumored four
employes were burned to death.
It ia now believed only one life was
lost, Charles Doubleman. Tbe fire is
nnder control. Loss, 120,000-
Awarded Damage for a Fall.
DcBuqtnc, Ia., March 80 Irene War
ren Holten, the actress, of Chicago, one
of the once famous Warren sisters, Mrs.
George Knight being another, has been
awarJed $5000 damages for injuries re
ceived by falling down the opera-house I THE DALLES.
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Stairway nere.
Mr. Fagan has been appointed bole Agent for this oelebratsd firm, and will
attend to ail orders personally.
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