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The Times-Mountaineer SATURDAY. .... MAX" 20, 1893 A DILEMMA. The decision of the supreme court ' has forever settled the constitutionality of the Geary law, and there can be no further question regarding the power of congress to restrict immigration of any class of foreigners. It may not be international courtesy for the high est legislature of the United States i to discriminate against the subjects of a country with which there exists the most amicable relations; but such a law could.be enforced under the provisions of our constitution, although it is the basis upon which rests the broadest freedom ever enjoyed by any people The ethical side of the subject does not enter into the discussion; but sim ply the power of the legislative body to pass and enforce such a measure. Under our system of government, the president is the chief executive of acts of congress and other Jaws, and the real mischief has resulted in the operation of the Geary law from Mr. Cleveland suspending its en forcement until after this decision. If the Chinese residents had not been advised through the Six Companies and the minister at Washington City - not to register, neatly all of them would have complied with the pro visions, and it is reasonable to suppose that this advice was influenced by the president of the United States. They have had ample time, and there have been opportunities presented for them to have furnished legal evidence of their prior residence in the country. The object of the law was not to de port to China actual residents in this country, but simply to ascertain what Chinamen were entitled to remain and to exclude others from coming. This would simply have rendered effective the exclusion of Chinese, so earnestly desired by all classes of our citizens. As it is, by the arbitrary action of a Democratic president, there are more than a hundred thousand Chinamen illegally in the United States, an these, the law demands shall be sent home. Congress never apprehended such a result following the passage of -..the act, and made a meagre appropria . tion of $50,000 for iU enforcement. This would not deport hardly one ' tenth of those who have refused to register, and President Cleveland placed in. the dilemma of not being able to enforce a law of the land be cause of the lack of funds. He must either call an extra session of congress, or permit the law to remain inopera tive. In this connection the telegram of Gov. Pennoyer to Secretary Gresham and his remarks in an interview with . him at the same time, and published n the associated press dispatches, be come very pertinent To use the blunt words of our executive, if the presi dent had "attended to his business Chinese residents would have nearly all registered, and the Geary law would simply have carried out the in tent of congress and saved the coun try from any further invasion of these Chinese coolies, without placing any hardships upon those who had the right to remain. Sending a commis sioner to the Sandwich Islands, who ' hauled down the American flag floating over Honolulu, and the suspension of an act of congress, do not augur sue cess or popularity of the ad minis tra . tion of national affairs by Grover Cleveland with patriotic American people. be no distinction as regards men or classes, and all personal bickerings and dissensions must be obliterated. If aa enterprise is started it must be for the benofit of the community and not of the few, and the emoluments must not be confined to the narrowest channel of selfish aggrandisement. Permanent industries will increase our population, and this will enhance the value of property. Personal greed or class bickerings are the wrong methods to pursue to ac complish this end. There must be a generous combination of all opposing faction!!, and a united pull in the di rection' of the best interests of. the whole. It may bo true, as the Slatesma says, that "ihe people of Salem gen erally do not oppose the location the Boldiers' home at Roseburg, and tney are not opposed to the location of the branch asylum in Eastern Oregon;' yet, if the suit instituted for a perma nent injunction is successful, it will result in effectually bringing to Salem every "public institution" in the state. In other words, the state taxes paid by all counties will be for the benefit of one city. The language of the con stitution is plain and will hardly ad mit of any other- construction; but it is hard to believe that the gentlemen who framed the instrument, if they understood what they were doing, in tended to force the locatiqn at th "seat of government" of every public institution that the state might need in the next thirty or forty years. The provision might have worked no in jury when the population was centered in the Willamette valley; but when the development of Eastern Oregon during the last few years is taken into consideration the enforcement of euch a law works a great hardship on the larger portion of the state. The failure of banks in this coun try emphasizes the fact that there is an unsteadiness in financial centers, . and this may be the effect of several - causes. Our currency has hitherto been on a very safe basis, and there has been little fluctuation for a num ber of years. The number of con sumers has been constantly increasing, and the natural wealth of the coun try has not nearly been developed. - There is sufficient wealth to- stand a much larger expansion of the medium - of exchange, if properly regulated by the acknowledged standard of value; but, when there is an attempt to in troduce a new standard, there will al ways be a lack of confidence on the part of foreign holders of our securi ties. At present there is no over production of grain or wool, for these eventually seek a foreign market and are governed by the rule of supply and demand. Of late years there have been attempts on the part of some portions of the nation to raise the value of silver, and . this cannot oe done by the UniLed States alone. " On this account we have purchased too much of this metal and paid gold therefor, and for eigners holding our paper have de manded payment for the same, being fearful that the constant drain on the treasury would cause its depreciation. Confidence should be established in this regard, and we should leave silver to regulate its own value according to its production. The commercial na tions of the world demand this, and we are tim ply courting financial bank ruptcy when we attempt to place it as a standard of value equal to gold. Delegate Rawlins of Utah has ten dered his resignation to the governor of the territory because President Cleveland would not follow his ideas regarding the civil service appoint ment'?. This is the Conkling and Me- too- Piatt methods of procedure under Garfield re-enacted, and will accom plish about as much good. We have never been the least Democratic, ac cording to the Jeflersonian idee, still we can but admire the pluck of the chief executive in "running the busi ness" to suit himself. Mr. Cleveland has been twice elevated to the presi dency by the American people, and therefore cannot expect any more fa vors from his fellow citizens. He is, therefore, independent of the influence which usually controls officials who work for future benefits from the pso pie, and undoubtedly realizes the fact that he is president of the United States. If our laws were so amended that one term would be all that any official could fill, there would be more fairness in their actions and less sub servience to the behests of selfish and scheming politicians. The following excerpt is from Brad- street's, and is not conclusive evidence of Democratic economy: "According to the official statement recently com pleted by the clerks to the committees on appropriations of the senate and house, the total appropriations made during the session, including the per manent appropriations for interest sinking fund, etc., amounted to $519, 504,359, which is an increase of nearly $12,000,000 as compared with the appropriations for the preceding ses sion, uy the legislation of toe ses sion there were created 999 specified new offices, including 750 additional apprentices tor the navy, at an annual cost of $383,010; 186 specified offices were abolished or omitted from the appropriations, at an annual cost of $214,889, and new offices or employ ments not specific as to numbers or rates of compensation, and principally in the postal service throughout the country,, were authorized, at an annual expenditure of $889,012, while tha annual reduction made on this account amounted to $23,900." APPLY THE REMEDY. For the benefit of our esteemed co temporary, the Telegram, we will state that the fact is well known that the lower house of congress wan Re publican when "Tom Reed, of Maine," was speaker, and the editor of this paper was aware of it when he wrote the words "that the house was Demo cratic for a number of years past." Our brother should carefully note the difference between a "number of years" signifying one or more and "many years." Jt is always advisable to be fair in the discussion of all mat ters, even t.hose of a political nature. At this time we can recollect no meas ure of retrenchment which passed the last Democratic house and met its de feat in the Republican senate, and if there were any we should esteem it a great favor if our cotemporary would impart the desired information. But if, for the sake of argument, we were to admit that the Reed house squan dered the public money in large ap propriations for internal improve ments, pensions, etc., and that the Democratic one which followed intro duced several reform measures that were intended to stop this ruthless de pletion of the treasury, every oue of which met defeat in the senate, it does not follow, as the Telegram stated, that "Republican extravagance may alone prevent Democratic reform." Now, that that party has complete control of senate and bouse, if the nation has been rendered bankrupt and the people impoverished by "Re publican extravagance," retrenchment should be very thorough and reach every department where there has been the least waste. Pensions should be abolished, especially those granted to disabled soldiers in the late war; the "robber-tariff" should be eliminated from our statute books, and there should be free trade, free coinage and a free banking system. What a grand opportunity is presented to the great party of reform to make a record for itself, and win the approbation of a down-trodden and tax ridden people. In the article published elsewhere from the Grant's Pass Courier, the ed itor is mistaken when he states that the injunction was prayed for against the location of the branch asylum at The Dalles and the soldiers' home at Roseburg. The Silem citizen, who is plaintiff in the case, brings the action to compel the homa to be located at the "seat of government," and makes no'mentioD, in his prayer for an in junction, of the branch asylum. For convenience, branches of public insti tution are required to be distant from the capita, and the bill for the asy lum mentioned particularly that it should be built somewhere in Eastern Oregon. Even if a strict construction is given this clause in the constitution it very likely will not affect the loca tion of the insane asylum in this por-'1 tion of the state, for the parent insti- are subjected to the most humiliating siding there, and tea would have to be purchased from other countries. The export trade, principally flour from the Pacific coast, does not cut a very large figure, and its not being received in China would cause little injury to the trade. We have taken the initiative in the exclusion game, and must rest satisfied with the consequences. We cannot pass a correct judgment upon German affairs from an Ameri can or republican standpoint. If Ger many desires to remain an empire her strength must be in a well-disciplined army, for on her borders are French troops eas;er to wipe out the disgrace of Sedan. Without a strong military force, the peace of the empire and of Europe would be in jeopardy every day. The Marion Democrat printed at Salem, says in its issue of yesterday "We can answer the Statesman that the injunction suit will not be with drawn and the court will decide that the soldiers' home is a public building and will be located at the capital." We are glad that the editor of the Democrat did not decree that the branch asylum should be located at Salem. An exchange says: "For three or four years doctors have been discuss ing whether the Keeley bi-chloride of gold cure for drunkenness was a hum bug. Meantime, while they have been discussing, Dr. Keeley has amassed, it is said. $10,000,000 with his cure. If this be true, it shows both how many drunkards there are in this country and how earnestly they or their friends desire their cure. The pension fraud, W. H. Drewey, of Norfolk, Va., which the present ad ministration boasts of having discov ered, it appears, was discovered by Secretary Noble over twelve months ago, when sevoral ot his cases were dropped from the rolls and he was de barred from practice.' If he can be further punished the public will be glad to have it done. Such men are the worst enemies the veteran has to encounter. The Briggs case will again be brought up before the presbytery whieh con venes at the national capital. Prof. Briggs has won one hard fought con test, and his friends hope he may again be succefsful. If his teachings are decided to be heresies it will be a victory for orthodoxy in the Presby terian church, but, if he is sustained, this denomination of Christians may be properly placed among those who are willing to shape their creeds after the more advanced ideas of the age. The Salem Statesman, in consoling tones, says that "Roseburg will get the soldiers' home and Eastern Ore gon the branch asylum." We have not the least doubt of the good inten tions of our cotemporary to permit public institutions to be scattered over different portions of the state; but if there is a strict construction of the provision of the constitution in rela tion to these it is very evident that Roseburg nor Eastern Oregon will not be considered the places for either of the institutions mentioned. The Oregon Democrats at Wash ington City are faring worse and worse, and not only have to bear the disappointment of being completely ig nored in appointments, but frequently TELEGKAPHI0. California It Bankrnpt- Sachamesto, Cal , May 16 -The Even- ng News today publishes a statement of the financial condition of the state gov ernment, showing that the state is bank rupt and unable to meet its obligations Although the lax rate has apparently been kept wiinio the 50-cent pledge limit, the appropriations made greatly exceed the amount that can be raised under the rate. It is estimated in the controller's office that when the Mark bam administration is ended the defi ciency thus incurred will reach f 1,000,- 000. The general fund is exhausted and payments from the counties, to be made this month, will vanish in a couple of weeks. Then the fund will be empty for the rest of the year. The creditors of the state are clamoring for money due them, but the board of examiners refuses or neglects to meet and pass the claims Debts are piiing ud against tbc state, and the outlook for its creditors is not very bopelul. The Swank iio d Mined. Ellensbukgh, Wash , May 16 Miners arriving In ihe city from the Swauk gold mines to sell dust and nuggets, the result of heavy clean- ups, report active operations tbioughout the district and satisfactory results. Water is abundant aod hydraulic and ground Sluicing is carried on extensively. The Season is backward, but every miner in the camp is making up for lost time. Piacer miners are coming in daily from Califor nia, ahd this afternoon the superintend ent of the Green Tree mines came from Spokane outfitted with a view of starting several giants on that property. A aiaval Officer Under Arrest. Valle.10, Cal., May 16 Upon tele graphic orders from Washington, Pay master J. C. Sullivan, of the receiving Ship Independence, bag been placed under arrest and his sword taken from him. It is repotted that tut re are some irregular ities in the paymaster's accounts, but the officer's friends here believe that be will be able to straighten out matters sat isfactorily. Paymaster Sullivan has been on the receiving ship but a week.' Pre vious to that he was attached to the Mo hican. It will be remembered that be was suspended for talkativeness concern ing the Bebring sea matter. Slew York Chinamen Feel Ulum. New Tobk, May 16 Chinatown ac cepts the decision of the supreme court on the Geary law glumly, but expects something will turn up to prevent a wholesale deportation. Lee Wab, one of the agitators ol the Chinese Equal Rights League, and agent for the Pacific Mall and the Southern Pacific railway, says: "I think the secretary of the treasury. if he has the power, should extend the time for registration, as a majority wish to comply with the law. Tnev have not done so before through being misled by counsel." .Vrownert While Insane. Boise, Idaho, May 16 Picket Eolton, a clerk, was drowned today in the Boise river, lie tried to ford the river in a buggy and was thrown out, being kicked on the head and nearly drowned. He was rescued by passers-by, but seeming to have become violently insane, he rushed down the river on a run. eluding his rescuers. After going two miles, he jumped into the rierand was drowned. He was a son of Rev. A. J. Holton, an eminent divine in Kentucky. luesaay evening there were warnings of trouble and everybody began to won der when it would stop. In this city every sewer is pouring a torrent into the usually sluggish Cuyahoga, swollen to more than twice its normal size. Whole piles ot lumber are carried along the streets ana swept out into the lake and lodged against the abutments of bridges further down, and more is still coming aown the river. The railroad tracks are submerged to the depth of 10 feet, and all traffic is suspended, as well as work in a score of factories in the hooded district Owing to the sbakv bridges traffic has been suspended on all railroads running east. Seven Are Dead. vf etseva, in.. May 17 Wr.h a roar which was heard three miles away, and a concussion that shook every house and shattered half the windows in town, the plant of Charles L. Pope's glucose works, blew up this afternoon. Seven men were icctantly killed and one slightly injured The dead are: Alfred Anderson, Fred enck Strom, victor Anderson, Victor Ebmund, Andrew Kelburg, and August Jensen. Andrew Pieson, was the one injured It occurred in the "third storv near the cenerator, which was not in use today. The explosion blew out the entire west side of the building. A wi!d panic en sued among the 75 employes at work Many jumped from the second etorv to the ground or adjoining sheds. All the bodies, save that ot Jensen, were quickly recovered and placed in the morgue jnanes u. fpe, neaa ot the concern, said the loss is about $150,000. While he carried a fire insurance, be had no ac ctdent policy. Rivalled The Bender Vang- Northfield, Minn., May 17 A skel eton was unearthed recently while ex cavating for a new opera boase at Fari bault and investigation has brought to light seven more. The first found was three feet under ground. At the side lay a butcher knife. On the skull under ihe right ear was a break, denoting the blow of a hammer. It is known that on the spot from 1353 to 1857 an inn was kept by Jacob Crows. In 1857 two girls came to this inn. One of these girls was on her way East and had $1409 with her. Her name was Vira Law ..on. On Jane 19, 1857, the Crows inn wav suddenly deserted. In a room in the rear of the house a curtain was found bung as a partition, close to which stood a big table. At tne left ot the table was a trap door, under which was a cellar 10 feet deep by only 5 square. It is sapposed that those who bad money were placed over this trap door, which bung on a pivot. Twenty persons are known to iiave disappeared near here and it is believed that they met their fate in the inn. Horrible Ieath of an Old Lady. New Orleans, La., May 18 Mrs. Angelo, aged 90 years, a resident of Port Eads, met a horrible death in the swamps last week. Some time ago she left home to visit ber son, wbo resides three miles above the Old Jump. The lady got off the. steamboat Comet at the Old Jump. Day 8 passed and nothing was beard from ber, and at last a searching party was or ganized. After plowing their way through the swamps for some distance, they came upon the evidence of ber un fortunate fate. There, Wing in a pool of stagnant water, half devoured by birds, was her head. After a search. -one of ber limbs was found. The supposition is that the old lady became lost in . the swamps and, falling from exhaustion, was dragged into the water by alligators and slowly devoured. This is the theory of the coroner, who held the inquest last tution has been at the "seat of govern ment" for many years. In the interview printed in the Ore- goninn to day Governor Pennoyer, in speaking of the president's action in suspending the operation of the Geary law, plainly states that he should be impeached for the violation of his sa cred oath of office, and the governor will be endorsed by very many of his fellow citizens. But congress, that constitutes the court of impeachment, is Democratic, and it is very likely the members wall take no action in the matter. That he has been guilty of a breach of trust reposed in him as ex ecutive of the nation very man be lieve; but, without President Cleve land, the Democratic party could not attract the mugwumps and would be in the minority. So soon after the victory of last November the organi zation could not afford to alienate it- self from the great leader. snubs by the heads of departments. This might have been expected from the result of last November's election. The Republican presidential electors received the usual majority, and Mr. Cleveland can consider himself under no obligation to Democrats in this corner of the great northwest. Fatal Accident In a Mine. Seattle, Wash . May 17 A dispatch from Newcastle tells of a fatal accident at Coal Creek coal mine this afternoon, resulting in the death of F. W. Fournier and tbe serious injury of William Hans. 1 bese mea were working in tbe bottom ot the slope, makiug preparations to tim ber the entrance to tbe fifth level, which P osson's Seeds ALSO HEADQUARTERS POR BEE SUPPLIES, FERTILIZERS. SPRAV PUnPS. ETC. This " ad " sent to us with a fifteen cents on your first order. request for Catalogue Is good for TELEGRAPHIC! NEWS. The Storm Is Over. Pittsburg, May 18 The sun is shin-, ine, and tbe great storm which has pre vailed over eastern Ohio and we tern Pennsylvania for three days is believed to be.over. The Allegheny and Mononga hela rivers arc still rising, but the waters will hardly reach the danger line, and no serious damage is expected here. The lowlands of Allegheny aad the south side are partially under water. Sharps burg is several feet under, and the resi dents have moved to the upper floors. At Beaver Falls tbe town is at fever heat, expecting the town to be swept from the earth toworrow. Few slept last night as reports were rife that the upper dam was weakening, and a break is pbs s-.ble at any time. If this should occur. a body ot water seven miles long, half mile wide, aud 18 feet The New Umatilla House, THE DALLES, OREGON - SINNOTT & FISH. Proprietors ready to dash on tbe lower end of Beaver iails, nallston, Bndgewater and other towns below. Strenuous, and it is be lieved successful efforts are being made to prevent tbe break. At Newcastle the situation is very grave. The water ia live feet higher than ever known before, and still rising. All last night families were taken from their houses, and tbe work is still going on. A break is threatened on the levees west of town at any moment, aod the police and file departments have been sent to warn the people at South Newcastle to flee to the bills. Tbe break will cover that part of the city to the-depb of at least 12 feet. Over 10 miles ot tbe New York, Penn sylvania & Ohio rails, between here and Shaner, have been washed out since mid night, A large railroad bridge went down this morning with 20 loaded cars. Several bridges and bouses floated down this morning, and tbe carcasses of dead animals fill the stream. Boats are ply ing in 10 feet of water in the nnneinal streets, and business is entirely suspen de 1 l"5:. ;.4fefr ,- 'M frit-".:! , :ii a- ?. t n. ' t THE LARGEST AND FINEST HO i d ill OREGON Free Omnibus to and from the Hotel Fire-Proof Safe for the Safety cf all Valuables Ticket and Baggage Office of the UNION PACIFIC RaUway Company, and Office oj the Western Ut.ion Telegraph Company, are in the Hotel. THE 0R0 FIN0 WINE ROOMS AJD. KELLER., Proprietor. Port 81, Han Vlllard Keslgnea? New Yohk, May 18 The board of directors of the Northern Pacific railroad met today. Previous to the session Henry Villsrd, chairman of tbe execu tive board, authorized the publication of tbe statement that his retirement from tbe chairmanship, as well aa from the membership in tbe board, had al ready been sent in. It is understood by Villard's friends that be will, under no circumstances, accept a re-election at the annual meeting of the stockholder of tbe North American Company, but wiiuiu continue largely interested as a stockholder, and had declared he wnnM obtain for it, it deired, such financial aid as it requires. It was thought at today's meeting that Villard would take decisive steps in the matter and retire from tbe board. This eteD. Villard'a nersnn.il friends said this morning, would not be taken by bim unless be changed his m.nrt and that be would in all probability re main in office until his term expired. The matter of Villard's resignation from the directory was proniDtlv disnoaed of by Villard In person. He said: "I wisn it distinctly understood that I have not resigned from tbe directory, and do not propose to until it suits my conven ience. Neither was mv resignation con sidered at the meeting, and it will not be considered today. J)o action has ever been taken on my letlbr of March 1." ihe northern Pacific directors ad jouroed until 2 p. if. It is stated that Henry villard resignation was consid ered at this morning s session. Sherry 81 Muscat 83, Angelica 83, ' Mountain 83. an Gregorlo Vineyard Co. gencj Burgundy 83, Zinfardel 84, Riesling 83, Hock 83, Table Claret All Wines and Brandies Guaranteed Strictly Pure The Best Wines, Liquors and Cigars Always on Sale. Try the best remedy for Dyspepsia, "Dandelion Tonic' evemnir TftkJ. Dalflmnu - . I O Washington, May 16 Tbe navy de partment has decided to send t.be cr niter Baltimore to China as tbe flagship of tbe Asiatic station. While this determina tion has no bearing on the agitation of tbe Chinese exclusion act, tbe discussion of this subject bas probably operated to precipitate toe decision of tbe depart ment to carry out its long-contemplated purpose of sending a new flagship to bas been recently opened, when a large proceeded to Goerlitz, in Silesia," today China. The Baltimore will bo into drv- mass nf rocV. weio-hincr nr 1K tnn. foil I u i : .. . I . - n , wucre lie DHrHiinmiv nnveiion ft n.xnn . I.. I i,h o .ook K . .v.- . f . I ' J - "-""" Fine Wines and Liquors, DOMESTIC and KE1 WEST CIOAES. ? The Celebrated Pabst Beek. The .Emperor Aitaln speak Berlin, May 18 The German em peror, accompanied by many notables. TElEGEAPHIO JTEW8. dock immediately to prepare lor ber for eign cruise. The suggestions of "Keno" in an other column are very opportune, and ' The Dalles would stimulate growth and prosperity by following them. There can ' be no doubt that Sacra mento, by adopting this plan, will re ceive more permanent benefit than by retaining the state capital, and the method presented is one that this city could follow with great advantage. No point on tha Columbia river pos sesses equal advantages as this city for manufacturing industries, and no growth or development can be ex pected without them. In order to in augurate an era of industrial develop ment there mast be harmony and a unanimity of sentiment There must The Columbian exposition has al ready drawn to Chicago, says the Inter Ocean, representatives from nearly every civilized country as exhibitors in some of the great departments of the fair, and many thousand more will come merely as visitors during the next six months. These visitors from foreign lands will come not only to study the great exhibition, but also to study the people and institutions 'of the United States, and their verdict, if favorable, will be of immense influ ence in determining the future rela tions of foreign countries to our own. mi tt , i-,, j Alio united dates tor a century or more has been a great magnet to the people of tbe world, and every civil ized nation has contributed its quota to building up the republic. So strong and steady has been this drift from other countries to the United States that in one instance tbe government bas put up the bars, and in others plainly indicated a growing exclusive- nesa EDITORIAL NOTES. The Chinese will remain notwith standing the constitutionality of the Geary law. President Cleveland has placed the county in a very bewilder ing dilemma. The wool clip will be in the market in a few days, and the people will have Jt Mas R suit In War. Washington, May 16. The outlook for a war with China is now regarded in naval circles as not unfavorable. It is believed the emperor will resent the conclusion reached by the supreme court, and will issue a decree en forcing strict rules against the entry of any more Americans in China, and probably or dering the removal of our missionaries out of his territory, under the pain of forcible deport ation. Meanwmle tnere is danger of insur rections of Chinese against white immigrants which the imperial authorities will be unable to check. These, taken together with the out break which an attempt to enforce the Geary law on our west coast will bring about, it is thought, will put the two nations on such a footing as to make war inevitable. The de cision is a great blow to the Chinese legation here, where it had been hoped down to the last moment that the act would be declared unconstitutional. with a crash, burying the two uofortu nate men and narrowly missing several others, xourmer was crushed between At Oregon city. I lDe roCK ana a Bee: "t spikes, but Haun Oregon Citt Or.. Mav lfiA infni wa! 8avea ' t8,,,Dg bell"ldi projection, ' ' and only bas a broken leg. Fournier bad uumm uaugerouB acciaent occurrea at just returned from the encampment ot the Electric Company's works on the tbe grand lodge of Odd Fellows, and was west side of tbe river today, which will result in laying Frank Stewart up for a time. He was handling tome large tim bers when one of them slipped and fell from tbe grasp of tbe carpenter and struck bim across tbe instep. He bad to be carried to bis hotel on a stretcher, aod an examination of tbe foot showed the bone of tbe instep to be aplit, and the foot considerably bruised otherwise. a prominent member of that order. Paillster'a Body. Sing Sing, May 16. A body "was found in the Hudson river ofif Sing Sing this mdm ing, and has been identified by State Detect ive Jackson and Principal Keeper Connaugh ton, of the prison, as that of Pallister, the murderer of Policeman Kane. The body was very much decomposed. A bunch of keys by Mr. Electrocuted Himself. Pomona, Cal., May 16 Earnest L. Pratt, a young man employed as bookkeeper at the office of the San Antonio Electric Light and Power Company was instantly killed last night. He was in the power-house and picked up a screw-driver, with which he at tempted to adjust a loose screw. The screw held a copy wire in place, which was charged with io.ooo volts. The young man fell back and was dead when found. found in the clothes were identified a realization whether the prospect of I Connaughton as those taken from the guards ..... r I 1 Tl Tl : .. . 1 n.i 1 . .1 c .1 free trade will lower or increase the price of this product. The bill establishing eight hours as a legal day's work has passed to a sec ond reading in the English house of commons. Xhis is an advancement in the old empire worthy of imitation in our own country. The official statement of appropria tions made by the last congress and the preceding session shows for the former $515,504,359, and the latter 507,600,188. It will be seen that by Pallister and Rohle at the time of their es cape from the death-house of the prison, nearly a month ago. The body was found in the river By Jack Binkle and Bob Smith, two fishermen, and brought to Sing Sing dock. The body showed a bullet-hole in the head. It is supposed that Rohle shot Pallister and then committed sui cide'. . Kippey's Ron In Mischief. CHICAGO, May 16. While Jno.W.Mackay was out driving yesterday, J. L..Rippey, a son of W. C. Rippey, called at his apartments. The son ol Mackay's would-be murderer on being told by a bell-boy that Mr. Mackay was Democracy still leads in extravagant absent, made his wav to the roims occunied J,; I . . - expenditure?. The grand lodge, of Odd Fellows, which has been in session at Eugene during the week, in its reports, shows a very prosperous condition of the or der. There have been a large number of members added, and the financial exhibit shows a good surplus cf re ceipts over expenditures. In his last speech Emperor William still adheres to the opinion expressed The New York Tim , in oa Fv.ou8 occasion mas me army x - f I I,aU ha ir.n.ooc.arl in - I .,,gc,Br,uyOI me cnug cnug 01 thia wiil require the passage of the Olevelanas official guillotine, but now bill before the reichstagg. The com- and then it strikes a head that makes the Times shudder. The other day it struck Mr. Sturtevant. The Times solemnly says: "Another point which Mr. Carlisle should reflect upon is the effect of this removal upon the reputa tion of the Cleveland administration. It is clearly in contradiction to Mr. Cleveland s own strong statements of ing election will demonstrate the fact whether or not tbe people of Germany have any voice in tbe government of that country. The steamer Marie Christina has arrived at Quarantine,having on board the Infanta Eulalie, the official repre sentative of the queen regent of Spain. This is the first scion of royalty who has visited our country during this principle and purpose. - The secretary I vear and her appearance at the can hardly desire gratuitously to dis credit Mr. Cleveland." It is simply ridiculous to mention "Cleveland's own strong statements of principle and pur pose," for the Times well knows there is no day nor hour when they are not being violated in the various depart- worias iair win no doubt satisfy a 'long felt want" on the part of the American people. If China retaliates on the United Statea, because of the exclusion law, all Americans will be sent from the country, and an embargo may -be placed on commercial relations. menta. Mr. Carlisle's boy Logan will This would entail ereat hardshms on continue to do as he pleases. ' ' missionaries and other Americans re I by the Mackay family. He was met by one 01 mackay's sons who told him his lather was not at home. Rippey attempted to force his way into the room, but young Mackay ab ruptly dismissed the visitor, who said he would return. - Some uneasiness is felt by Mr. Mackay's family and the apartments are now guarded by a detective. Tne Cateta or Salmon. Astoria, May 16 The rua of fish iin proved considerably today, aod tbe As toria canneries together packed 4760 sal mon, with an everage weight of 22j In China And Japan. San Francisco, May 17 The steamer Oceanic brings tbe following adivces from Hong Eong and Yokohama: In connec tion with the efforts which are beice; made to procure Chineee laboiers tor Mexico, a proclamation has been issued prohibiting immigration until the treaty between China and Mexico bas been rat ified. Tbe object of the proclamation is stated to be to avoid a repetition of tbe treatment received by tbe Chinese in tbe United States. Information bos just been received at Hoog Koug which shows that a fire, which occurred at Kara li some time ago during tbe progress ot a festival, and in which 1400 lives were said to be lost. was more terrible than reported. When tbe performance of some theatricals was in full swing, three mat .sheds, which contained over 8000 persons, were sat on fire. The dry matting burned up rap idly, and tbe supports giving way tbe roof fell, suffocating a majority of the audience. One of the mat sheds was oc cupied solely by women and children, aod when this was fired a band of well- dressed Chinese, who were wholly un known to tho natives, rushed in aod seized tbe best looking young women and girls, to tbe number of SO or 40, and car ried them away. As soon as tbe other people went to render assistance at tbe mat sheds, another band of robbers set fire to the bouses in different parts of tbe village, and plundered tbe shops of all chat wan valuable. Boats were waiting Only One Keqnislte. Washington, May 17 Cleveland's experience with office-seekers bas con vinced bim that tbe present method of appointment to offices through political influence bas become a scandal, and be Is revolving in bn mind a scheme to do away with it entirely by a complete re organization of the system, and that he will probably recommend to congress tbe framing of a law tor a commission on appointments as far removed from oolit- icai innuence as toe supreme court. They are to make an tbe appointments, except foreign mmistus and certain bigb of ficials nearest tbe executive, qualification for tbe place to be the only question in matting the appointments. Eight People Drowned. Conneaut, O., May 17 A dredge and tug broke from their moorings this morn ing, and were carried into tbe lake and capsized. Seven men and one woman were drowned. The list of drowned is as follows: Captain Arthur Wilson, James Fife, Maggie Hoyt and three unknown men. ment to his grandfather, Emperor Wil ham I. A great crowd was present, and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed. After tbe exercises at the monument an elabor ate dinner was discussed. Tbe emoeror did not disappoint his distinguished aud ience, who expected bim to say some thing about the defeat of the army bill, for in bis speech be said, with great solemnity: "Thic festivity is in the midst of ser ions times. Our army requires increas ing and remodeling. I have summoned cue nauon to provide tbe neceesary means. All other questions are inferior to this moat serious question. It is one upon which depends the very existence of tbe fatherland, and we need absolute unity in order to solve tbe question. Whatever separates us in Germany, whatever causes our views to diverge. most now be put aside because it im perils the future of the fatherland.'' The speech made a profound i mores aiuu nun was uaneu will) enthusiasm. JFTHSIVCEPS BLOC11, 171 Second Street, THE DALLES, OREGON MEBCHAIT TA I LOSING. MR. PAT. FAGAN, V In his establishment on the corner of Third and Federal Streets, is now prepared to make Spring and Summer Suits! Of the best Imported and Domestic Goods, guaranteed in every instance. A Fit CALL and EXAMINE SAMPLES. Hanged on Hnaxman'a Creek. Spokane, Wash., May 18 An no knows man, appaiently about 45 years of age, was found hanging to a limb of a large tamarack tree on Hangman creek this morning. The body bad evidently been banging there for several dava Nothing could be found on bis person to indicate wbo he was or where be came from. He waa about five feet, sis inches in height, dark complezioned, with black bair, full beard aod mustache, and brown eyes. Hia clothes were well worn and considerably torn. He wore a dark sack coat, coarse shirt and a pair of overalls. ttia shoes were worn out, aod from ap- Gener 22. W. MldDdDDDlT, 1 Commission and Forwardin Merchan t 391, 393 and 395 SECOND STBEET, (Adjoining Railroad Depot.) Consignments Solicited ! Prompt Attention to those who favor me with their patronage. Lire-Having Crew Drowned. Cleveland, 0 May 17 This after noon a llfe-savinir crew utartpri nnttn rescue two men in a skiff, when the life- pearance be looked like a workingmau. The Highest Price paid in Cash for Wheat, Barley, Etc., Etc vapci4cu nuu iub entire crew, ex- boat cepr one, were Drowned. The crew are as follow George Wilson, Chester Sv moods, John Johnson, George Lober. Nicholas Servas, James Marks, Albert Cuiber. ThlnbH He" Has Hydrophobia. Columbus, O., May 17 Judge David N. Pugh. of this city, left for New York city last night for treatment at tbe Pasw teur institute. He fears that some of tbe saliva ot a pet dog that died of hydro phobia on Sunday may have touched a sore on bis band. He fondled tbe an imal just before it showed signs of tbe aisease. Tuesday '.ast be came to police beadquar ters and asked for aid. He told the chief he bad recently come from North Yak ima, where be spent tbe wicter in tbe hospital. He said be bad no work bemg unable to work at tbe time, being sick. Io order to commit tbo deed be climbed up into tbe tree and got out on one of the large limbs. He then tied the rope aroun J tbe limb, and after fixing a sailor Knoi, which he placed around bis neck be dropped. Tbe fall waa about three feet, and it broke bis nectf, CRANDALL & BURGET Are now Belling their fine line of ; Furniture and Carpets at Cot! nnnndn Tn flrfriifinn tn thia tha f-mna which have been running very poorly at ,be river Bide Bnd ,he kidnapers and : xi. i - . . . - . I rnhherfl were ahlR tn maka trmA rhm, ao. Biuue lue ueginniug or me aeaaon, caugni 200 large fish and 1200 steel heads and bluebacks, so tbat, altogether, the day's work was fairly good. The total pack for the whole river up to last night since April 10 is estimated at 41,175 cases. Killed His Former Boss. New Y0BK,May 16 Henry Gebhardt, foreman for S. S. Hellstem, furrier, at 589 Broadway was shot dead at 7 SO this morning by August Wanner, a former employe of Helleteio. Wanner then shot himself in the rigbt temple, and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital, where be is dying. Gebhardt was foreman of the sbop and discharged Wanner last Satur robbers were able to make good their es cape. The Chinese . state tbat nearly 3000 persona were suffocated or burned to death, and it is certain tbat over 200q lives were lost. From Canton over 200q coffins were sent to Kam Li and coffius were also sent from Fashan and other places in the aistrict. col. Clark, U.S. Army, writes: For the last two years, my health has been excellent; this, I think, is due to my using Sulphur Storms In The East. : Cleveland, O., May 17 The storm of rain and wind which began at noon Monday, and continued almost without cessation until this evening, bas produced a flood unprecedented in the history ot northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. Thus far 14 lives have been lost, great damage done to sbipoing. and the loss of other property will amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. It rained Saturday, Sunday there were light showers and Monday a steady downpour began. Roofs let tbe water through like sieves, and tbe rain was driven between Blase At M tar bark. Uolpax, Wash.. May 18 A fire at Starbuck late last night destroyed tbe Union Pacific machine and car shops, roundhouse, 13 fine locomotives aod all the other properly of the railroad there except the coal bunkers. The loss will amount to over $300,000. It is not known bow tbe fire started. THE LOSS NOT SO GREAT. ine aooye dispatch was shown to Chief Clerk Norton, wbo is attending to ouperiuieuueui .Baxter s omce during bis aosence. ne stated tbat be bad received similar information in a brief dispatch, but it differed from tbe above in two material points, namely, that the loco motives were only slightly damaged, and that the damage will not amount to more than 25,000. The railroad people at Colfax bad not yet sent word to bead quarters here as to the cause of tbe fire. Tbis roundhoaae and other railroad in terests of the company at Colfax are most important. The Colombia at Umatilla. Umatilla, Or,, May 18 The Colum bia river bas taken a phenomenal rue in the past 48 hoars, having risen 3 feet 2 inches in . that space of time. It now stands 20 feet 6 inches above low water. being several Inches bichf r than tbe highest water reached during the June rise last year. There is still an abund ance of snow in tbe Bitter Root moun tains, and unusually bigb water is probable. TT'ud.erta.Trl a, Specialty. They are now located in the Michelbach Brick Building, adjoin ing Floyd & Shown's drugstore, Union and Second Streets, THE DALLES, OREGON Bitters, as formerly my health was mis erable, owing to tbe frequent changes of I tbe window sashes until tbe people des climate, etc, so incident to a soldier's life. 1 paired of being able to keep it out. By four Men JtUIed. Dubois, Pa., May 18 A freight train on the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg road ran away down a long heavy grade last night,, and collided with a work train, causing a general smash-up. Tbe freight brakeman was . killed. Three men on tbe work train was buried in tbe wreck. Their bodies were consumed, - Suicide of a Bank President. Brunswick, Ga , May IS The First National bank and tbe Oglethorpe Na tional bank closed their doors this morn lug . M. Ufman, president of the latter. commuted suicide, ine lauures were expected. For Over JPifty Years An Old and Well-Tried Remkdt Mra. Winalow'i Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething with perfect success. It aoothea the child. softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and ia the beat remedy for diarrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold by all drugKists in every part of the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle.. Its value is incalculable. Ba sure aud ask tor Mrs. Winslow'a Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. th:e dalles Leading Musie and Book Store, I. O. NICKELSE, Proprietor. ' This old house, established in 1870, is enlarging in all its departments. Iot too big to want everybody's patronage. School Books, Desks and School r'urniture. Organs, Pianos, Watches and Jewelry. Able to sll everybody Foreign Exchange and Parcel Express passage tickets to and from Europe. JVISS HNNH PET6R & COMPANY. The Dalles and Priueville Stage Co., are now running concord stages to Prineville. All daylight traveling. Through in 24 hours. IReasonable rates. 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