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    The Times-Momitaineer
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16. 1893
': '' It is not surprising that after a suc
cessful administration of national af-
fairs for more than thirty yeara by the
Republican party a change to Demo
cratic policy should create distrust
- among financiers and capitalists, and
this is simply the condition of affairs
that the country is now experiencing.
TTrtAar nntAHnn inrlnntrifiH of all
kinds flourished, wages appreciated,
and the nation was phenomenally
prosperous; but, .last November, all
the factors which had made the coun
try wealthy were attempted to be
voted out of existence by the adoption
of the principles of the Chicago plat
form, which declared that all tariff
bills should be repealed. This was a
complete reversal of the plan hereto
fore followed, and was certain to re
- suit disastrously. It was not to be
expected that those who had money
iUIUUWU uugv mnii VI Q
dustries would wait and see whether
the Democratic congress were sincere
in the promises made to the country
during the campaign, and allow them
elves to become bankrupt when free
trade iras inaugurated. Ordinary
business foresight impelled them to re
trench at once, and this retrenchment
caused the whole fabric or traae to oe
shaken to its foundation. These are
the causes which have led to the
financial distress that has been suf
fered for a few months past, and the
quicker they are understood the sooner
... will relief come.
From this view of the case the pessi
mist has no foundatioa for the predic
tion that the turning point in the na
tional career has been reached, and
that hereafter it will be necessary to
exercise more economy in all depart
ment?; that values will never again
reach their former level; that wage-
earners and all classps of consumers
must retrench expenditures, and that
. the present distress is simply the re
sult of the law of contraction to a
normal condition from undue inflation.
It may bo true that in some instances
our people have been extravagant in
their habits, and that the practice of
economy will be beneficial; but if in
flation of values and extravagance in
expenditures Were the causes of finan
' . . cial depression the effects would have
been felt long ago, and the dire results
would not have been experienced so
' suddenly. The country is not nearly
. - developed, and there are natural re
sources enough to support more than
double the present population. If
there were - aa many people to the
' square mile as in some of the coun
tries of Europe the pessimistic theory
i might prevail; but when the large ex-
tent of territory uninhabited, the fac j
' . tors of wealth undeveloped, and the
diversified industries now in operation
are taken into consideration it falls to
the ground. There are millions of
. acres of rich land to. be culti
- vated, deposits of the precious metals
to be mined, and manufactures which
can yet be established before over
j production in any line is reached. In
stead oi inflation tne unitea states
has not yet reached a normal condi-
tion,consistent with national maturity,
and will not, perhaps, for many
decades.
It is not well to look en the dark
' side of the picture, and there is no
reason for so doing. There is a
... . i f a a !
any realized in the past. The country
will increase its population and its
sources of wealth, and the people will
, again be prosperous and happy, If:
congress will re-establish public con
fidence by passing a joint resolution
. that the tariff will not be repealed, in
less than six months factories would
run on full time,' . wage-earners would
receive good wages, and business
would again be on the same solid basis
it was a year ago under ' Harrison
and protection. - ,
' . The editor of the San J(jse Mercury,
' for publishing proceedings of the su
perior court, was fined $100. On an
appeal being taken to the supreme
court, this action was overruled, and
the editor was released from the fine.
This is according to a proper definition
of freedom of the press, and proceed
ings of oourts should be a matter of
legitimate news.
The East Oregoniem makes the fol
lowing prophecy: "We predict that
one or the other of the old parties in
2 fa w vAara will ntmA nnf flat fnntpri
for direct taxation, free trade and a
single standard of money, and the
other for free coinage of both gold and
silver, and protection to home indus
tries." Bra Jackson, aside from the
afafAmAnf. rfiafc f.ha atiiiia nf fliA t.impa
pretend such a state of facts, does not
publish the reasons why his soul is
thus prophetically inclined. Perhaps
the wish is parent to the thought; but
before these things happen great
changes must take place, and both of
the old parties must give up many of
their cherished principles. If these
theories were in the line of reforms-:
tion, which we doubt very much, long
years must elapse before they would
be adopted by the parties now in ex
istence. The world was not built in a
day, and new policies cannot tak'e the
place of old ones in a short space of
time. Those in favor of a single
standard are likewise almost as unani.
mously in favor of protection, and the
advocates of free coinage support free
- trade. To make the metamorphosis
predicted will require a radical change
from the bedrock up, and this is not
to be expected.
The centennial anniversary of the
laying of the corner stone of the na
tional capitol was properly celebrated
yesterday at Washington City, and
congress enjoyed a holiday. Although
not of very great importance in the
history of the country.but as an event
jn which comparisons may be made in- j
dicative of our growth and prosperity,
and to which the mind may revert to
an era in which democratic simplicity
and political purity ruled in the coun
cils of the republic it is of great sig
nificance. .' Washington was then little
more than a village, now it is a thriv
ing city of more than a hundred thou
sand population; the young govern
ment was untried in many ways, but
since that date it has passed through
fiery ordeals unscathed; a few millions
of people were then scattered through
the country east of the Alleghanies;
but one hundred years has extended
the empire from the Pacific to the At'
lantic, and from the Gulf of Mexico
to the great lakes, and increased the
population to 65,000,000. There has
been wonderful progress in scientific
investigation, in the useful arts and
mechanical inventions; but very many
long for the good old days of purity,
simplicity and honesty of the govern
ment of our grandfathers.
RELIGIONS.
The proceedings of the world's con
gress of religions, now being held in
Chicago, furnish very interesting read
ing matter. After one becomes some
what acquainted with the theology of
the far east there is not so much ab
surdity in the doctrines as is generally
suppossed. Buddhism teaches many
sublime truths, and even ConGcianism
will repay a careful investigation. The
west may justly feel proud of its ad
vancement in civilization, and of the
elevating influence of Christianity;
but it does not follow that the remain
ing races of mankind are enveloped
in dense ignorance and superstition.
Asia has produced the founders of all
religions, and nearly every art and
science came from the same fruitful
soil. The temperate climate of the
north has had a beneficial effect in
ridding the former of much of their
mysticism and in embellishing and -enriching
the latter by careful experi
ments and the study of astute minds.
All conditions in the east are subser
vient to ease and repose, while in the
west they are productive of energy
and perseverance. These have bad
their effects upon the lines of relig
ious thought, and, while the Asiatic
tn-ty be satisfied with the Koran as it
came from Mahomet the Anglo Saxon
desires to go further than the primer
or text-books in religion or science.
His acquirements in the realm of
knowledi; he applies as a means of in
terpretation of obscure truths, and his
developed understanding has a clearer
and more rational views of myths and
symbols. In this four hundrrdth year
of the great western republic, this
meeting of the expounders of the re
ligions of different races is very befit
ting, and can but produce a degree of
harmony among all portions of the
globe. To better the condition of the
human race is the one object of all re
ligious teaching, and while the manner
of accomplishing this may be different,
each should receive credit for honesty
of purpose. It is not expected that
America will change Christianity for
Buddhism; '; but the minister of the
goBpel can wish God speed to the Hin
doo or the Moslem.
The Atlanta Constitution pertinently
asks: "If the democratic tariff pledge
is to be carried out, why is the ways
and means committee giving audience
for the tenth time to the millionaire
manufactures?'. Why? Echo answers
"Why" Evening Telegram. Yes, by
all means, obliterate, annihilate, wipe
out of existence the "robber" tariff.
"Cry havoc and let loose the dogs of
war" on this monumsnt of Republican
oppression and dreadful despotism.
But, Mr. Atlanta - Constitution and
Mr. Portland Telegram, be seated,
gentleman, and listen. Mr. John
Dymond, of Louisiana, has appeared
before the ' committee on ways and
means against repeal 'of the sugar
bounty law; also a number of gentle
men from Virginia, Maryland and the
Democratic governor of West Virginia
have asked this committee to retain
the duties on coal. There was a south
ern gentleman from Louisiana who
urged no reduction in the duties on
rice. If our cotemporaries will exer
cise a little patience and keep their
thunder bottled up in their sanctums
and not let it loose through their edi
torial columns, they will hear from
more Democratic southern states in
referenee to the Republican "robber"
tariff.
This is good, business sense from an
exchange: "If Grant county only had
a large crop of hops and a little less
of something else, a wonderful change
in money matters would be experi
enced." The same may be said of
Wasco and contiguous counties. There
is too much land in Eastern Oregon
devoted to the growth of wheat, and
as a result hard times have been ex
perienced where it might have' been
otherwise. It must be admitted that
grain is a staple product, and that
breadstuff8 are always saleable in the
markets of the world; but India,
Egypt and Russia are competitors
with the United States, and an abund
ant harvest in the former countries
may lower the price of the product in
the latter. Hops are more certain,
and the net profit per acre is much
better. Our producers should inaug
urate diversified farming, and not be
confined to one crop. This will help
the soil, and will be in keeping with
the fluctuation of values.
Webb, the American who was lately
converted to Islamists,' attempted to
defend polygamy before the world's
congress of religions in Chicago last
Wednesday.- The indulgent audience,
who had listened with patience to ex
positions of the doctrines of Buddha
and Confucius, soon tired of this, and
Mr. Webb was forced to leave the
stand Polygamy is a crime under
eur statutes, and one would have the
same right to excuse larceny or bur
glary as tbis offense against the sacred
aaarriage relation. ; . i
A PRACTICAL LESSON.
The lesson taught, aside from that
of a political nature, during the pres
ent financial depression may be of
great practical benefit to the people of
the United States. For many years
times have been good, and there has
been little economy practiced regard
ing expenditures. Our citizens have
had good returns from investments,
and have not valued their earnings as
highly as if money had not flowed in
so freely. The American has had a
world-wide reputation for enterprise
and ingenuity, and for making money
by various methods; but he has
never been renowned for saving the
pennies. While foreigners could be
taught by our citizens the rules for ac
cumulating riches, they could impart
useful instruction to Americans how
to save dollars from cents.
In
many instances it has been demon
strated that Germans, Scaudinavians
and other immigrants have acquired
wealth in this country in vocations
where those "to the manner born'
could hardly make a living. For this
reason many of our foreign born pop
ulation have become wealthy while
those reared here have remained poor
under the same circumstances. - The
Yankee can trade and turn a dollar
into as many channels of business as
any man; but when it comes to keep
ing what he receives he does not un
derstand the first principles of practi
cal economy. His money has been
earned easily, and there have been
many different ways in which he could
replenish a depleted purse. If he
failed in any of the professions
could turn his attention to real estate
or brokerage or other lucrative voca
tion, and almost in every condition in
life there were opportunities for the
exercise of his speculative faculties,
But the panic has closed many of these
avenues for the employment of busi
ness talent, and, for a time at least,
the , American is being taught hard
lessons of economy. If he will profit
by experience he will carry into busi
ness transactions hereafter the same
thrift and economy he has been forced
to practice during the past few months.
Of course, the present depression is
only temporary, and, perhaps, in
year or less there will be the same fa
cilities for money making there were a
few months ago. If our citizens
emerge from this epoch in our history
with a proper appreciation of the value
of coin, with their native shrewdness,
they will have gained knowledge which
will be very beneficial to them during
the future.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
The school of oratory in Washing
ton City is still in session.
Cases of cholera have been reported
ou the Atlantic seaboard, smallpox in
New York and congress is in session.
All these evils at one time.
The ways and means committee has
begun its work, and now Democrats
all over the v country will "bob up
serenely" demanding protection for lo
cal industries.
. They do things quickly in Brazil. A
few weeks ago a republic was the rul
ing government; but in a day or So
very likely the old empire will be re
established.
During the present financial de
pression there will not be much exten
sion of railroads; but we learn from
reliable information that at an early
date a road will be constructed from
this city to the interior. ' The opening
of the Columbia river, which will be
realized within I the next two years,
makes this an important point as
trade center, and transcontinental lines
will take advantage of it to secure
the business of interior counties.
Hon. Dan. W. Voorhees appears
little sore from the criticism he has
received from the press of his own party.
He has been long years in congress, and
should not be subject to the same sen
sitiveness that troubles younger mem
bers. The Chicago platform unqual
ifiedly demanded the repeal of the
Sherman act, and in his efforts in this
direction be is simply a consistent
Democrat. But on .finances and the
tariff questions the party is divided
into inharmonious factions.
The great ex-premier of Germany,
Prince Bismark, report says is nearing
his end. He formed the powerful em
pire from a number of weak principali
ties, and during hi control of the reins
of government was the statesman of
the age. To the interests of faderland
he has always been unswervingly loyal,
and his name is dear to the heart of
every German. The empire is firm
and lasting, supported as it is by the
best drilled army of .Europe; but he
who erected the substantial edifice will
always receive the highest praise.
The next move of Mr. Gladstone in
British politics is not known, and noth
ing is made public to indicate whether
he will dissolve parliament and appeal
to the people or continue at the head of
the government. It makes little dif
ference which course is adopted, the
house of lord 8 has thrown down the
gaunlet to the house of commons, and
one or the other must be supreme in
the British empire. This will be the
issue in the next general election, and
the masses will be triumphant and
freedom will still be-paramount in
Great Britain.
It seems that congress cannot be in
fluenced by newspaper criticism. On
the one hand, the Democratic press are
urging the members to pass a free
coinage message and adopt the free-
trade plaBk of the Uhicago platform,
while on the other band, papers favorr
ing a single standard are demanding a
repeal of the silver-purchase clause of
the Sherman act; but still nothing is
being done. It appears to be the
wiser plan to let congress alone, anJ
in time the members may become tired,
adjourn and go home. Then the conn
try will be relieved from the national
farce and disgrace now being carried
on in Washington City.
The crisis is rapidly approaching , in
Brazil, and it will be no surprise to
hear that the existing government has
been overthrown any day, and a mon
archy established instead. There has
been soma regret manifested at this
apparent result of the revolution; but
since Dom Pedro quietly resigned and
gave np the empire there has been
very little law or oruer in mis ooutn
American republic, and it would be1
beneficial to life and property if the
monarchy were restored. The people
are not sufficiently disciplined in mas
tery of themselves to be capable of
self government, and with such a king
or emperor is more productive of peace
and happiness than free institutions.
Some severe criticism has been made
on the actions of Father Flohr, in re
fusing to permit the interment of the
body of George Thomas who was
not a member of the church, and who
is presumed to have committed sui
cide in consecrated ground, beside
that of his father. We believe this is
a rule of the Catholic church, and,
while we consider the right of one to
be buried befcide a father, mother, or
other dear relative, almost sacred, yet
we cannot censure the priest for up
holdinz the canons of his church an
obeying the orders of bis bishop. The
v brother should have ascertained tnis
fact before the funeral, and then th
hnrrowin? scene at the grave would
not have been enacted.
The senate still refuses to take any
action on the repeal of the silver-
purchase clause, notwithstanding the
fact that the Oregonian has hardly
missed publishing daily a leading edi
torial urging such a course. It ap
pears strange to people, living in the
wilds of the northwest, that the Thun
derer should notbe. heeded by the up
per branch of the national legislature,
Of course it is tiresome to t&o read-
ing public to peruse these monotonous
articles; but what does the great daily
care for popular opinion? Then this
subject answers a wise purpose in at
tracting the attention of "the only
paper" in the northwest from the great
financial distress in the metropolis and
the eight bauks that suspended during
the present crisis.
The mad rush to Oklahoma was ex
ceeded by that to the Cherokee strip
Saturday and Sunday, and it is esti
mated that fully 100,000 started
the race. Some of these will secure
good homes, while others will become
penniless and suiter for food and she!
ter. This wild rush after anything
that promises a competence, without
much labor, is characteristic of the
American people. Perhaps a majority
of those who went into this territory,
just tbiown open for settlement, d
so with the intention of securing
choice acres and then selling out at
good figure. By this means they
would be enabled to procure wealth
without any great effort, and this is
very suituble to the disposition of very
many of our peopla
The following from the Roseburg
Review must be classed as Democratic
satire: "The 'prospect of free trade' is
gradually being felt throughout the
land, and the factory wheels and spin
dies are starting under its magic in
fluence." The "factory wheels and
spindles" stopped a few weeks
ago.after the Cleveland administration
was inaugurated, on account of the
shadow of free trade falling on them
They were running on full time when
President Harrison and protection
ruled the country, and will be again as
soon as manufacturers are assured that
the tariff will not be interfered with
by tne Democratic party, now in con
trol of the executive chair and both
branches of congress. Such para
graphs as the one quoted above can
not delude the people when facts are
so well known.
TELEGEAPHI0 HEWS.
Knur, the Defaulter, Caojcht.
St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 18. Adolpb
Krug, the alleged defaulting treasurer of
Seattle, Wash., was arrested at the anion
depot here this evening just as be was
about to take the east bound train for
Chicago, over the Omaha road.- The ai
rest was effected by Frank Crawford, of
Seattle. Krug was taken to the Mer
chant's hotel for the nigbl. The mayor
of Seattle was telegraphed, and be wired
Crawford to hold the prisoner at all ha
zards. Krug when arrested had 93 ou
bis person. After fleeing from Seattle be
went to Winnipeg, where he spent three
days, and then came to tit. .Paul. '
HIS IDENTITY ESTABLISHED.
Seattle, Sept. 18.--It is definitely
settled that the man arrested in St. Paul
to-day is Adolph Krug, the defaulter
He has been recognized by two promt
cent 8eattte men now in St. Paul, and
has himself confessed his identity: He
will start home to-morrow. L. D.Robs,
who was one of tbe chief borrowers from
the city treasurer, was also arrested to
day. He did not secure bail until late
to-night. Several others will be ar
rested to-morrow. A mass meeting to
night demanded the resignation of Con.
trailer Carson, and called upon tbe
judges to convene tbe grand jury.
IdnsiCattoa ef Inability.
Walla Walla, Sept. 18 Tbe Oregon
Railway & Navigation Company and tbe
Oregon Short Line & Utah Northern
Rrilway Company have filed with the
deputy clerk of tbe United States district
court a petition in tbe matter ef limits
tion of liability lor damage done by the
explosion of tbe steamer Annie Faxon, at
Wade's Landing, on Snake river, August
14. whereby several lives were lost, and a
number ot persons injured. The petition
sets forth that the heirs and legal repre
sentatives ot the persons killed and in
jured haye threatened to commence suits
against the companies and have filed
claims for damages greatly in excess of
tbe value ot tbe steamer. Tbe petitioners
pray lor an appraisment and ask tbe
court to Issue a monition against tbe
persons claiming, damages, citing tbem
to appear in court, tbe petioners to be at
liberty to contest tbe liability for all
losses or damages incurred as a result ot
tbe explosion, independently of tbe limi
tation of tbe liabili y chimed: also for
tbe court to make an order restraining all
persons from prosecuting suits against
tbe petitioners, except before tbe com,
missioner.
The Bevelntleolsn Maeeeaafal.
London, Sept 19 A dispatch from
Rio says the censorship of tbe press has
been slightly relaxed and local messages
are permitted to be transmitted if couched
n language which does not arouse tbe
suspicions of government officials. San
tos is expected every hour to declare in
favor ot tbe insurgents. Tbe position of
president feixoto is desperate. Ho doubt
is entertained in Rio of tbe success of tbe
revolution and tbe restoration of tbe
monarchy.
rimuOm In Virginia.
Washington, Sept. 19 Advices re
ceived here from Madison Courthouse,
Vs., say : Tbe floods in this section have
caused immense damage to crops and
fencing. Four large mills on the banks
of tbeRapidau river aad thre9 dwellings
in this connty have been washed away.
Tbe village of Griggsville, on Robin's
river, was aljo swept out of existence.
Narrow escapes have been made, but no
lives are reported lost
Barthqaalie Philippine lalaads.
San Fbamcisoo, Sept 19 On August
21 an earth quae took place in the pro
vince of Suragao, Philippine islands.
Tbe current of the Agusan river rose two
meters, mnniog up stream for ten min
utes, then downward at an enormous
rate, carrying everything before it. Some
thirty bouses were destroyed, including
tbe convent and several schools, but no
loss of life is reported.
TELEGRAPHIC.
Death onthe Balls.
Chicago, Sept. 19 Last -night ownig
to tbe heavy world's fair travel, the
south-bound '"Big Four" express left
here in two sections. At Manteno, sixty
miles south, tbe first sectiou stopped fur
water just beyond a curve. Tbe second
section followed close behind and crashed
into tbe standing train at a high rate of
speed before the flagman could get back
far enough to give warning. Fortunately
the last car of tbe first section was em
pty, else no one in it would have beta
left alive, as it was crushed into kindling
wood. The next two cars were sleepers
and tbe force of the impact drove tbem
into two day coaches in front, whicb, ow
ing to their lighter construction, wtre
crushed. These two cats were filled with
passeugers. The citizens of Manteno
lent all the assistance possible towHid
rescuing tbe wounded and removing tl.e
dead. The worst hurt were taken to the
neighboring houses. Others were brought
to the city and taken to St. Luke's hos
pital. Following ia a list of the dead as re
ported at the Big Four headquarters
here: Emil Kimmel, Dayton, 6;JW
Powell, New Vienna, O; L L Sweet,
Louisville, Ky; David Jackson, Carmel,
O ; Minnie Davers, Lower Albany. Ind.
Two men and one women unidentified.
There are fourteen injured at St Luke's
nf whom tbe following are likely to die:
Blanche Beleeson, Sinking Springs. O:
William Eklans, Powell too, W. Va; A J
Scbolter, Ripley. O.
The body of tbe young woman has
been identified as that of Miss O. Ed
wards, of Chicago. Tbe injured in all
number about twenty. Tbe flagman of
tbe second section has disappeared.
Two unknown bodies of men have
been identified as Charles Dickendasber
and Jacob Simpson, of Columbus, O.
Nearly all the passengers on tbe train
were from Ohio.
We Redaction ef Tariff.
Washington, Sept. 19 The beet su
gar manufacturers were well represented
before tbe committee on ways and means
to-day. Tbe chief speaker was Oxnard,
of Nebraska, president of tbe ' American
Beet Sugar Association. He said con
gress had no moral right to lepeal tbe
sugar bounty clause of tbe McKmley
law. T B Cutier, of Utah ; E P Fowler
and H C Hecht, nf California, alsospok
a&aiost tbe repeal of tbe bounty provis
ion. John Dymond, of Louisiana, also
stTODgly protested against lepeal of tbe
sugar bounty law. J H Hubbard spoke
for tne Louisiana nee plant, and urged
tbe committee not to reduce tariff duties
on rice. At tbe afternoon session a largi
nnmber ot ceotieman from Virginia
Maryland and Pennsylvania appeared to
protest against any reduction of tbe duty
ou coal. Governor McCorkle, of West
Virginia, said be was not a mineowner,
but the governor of a state wbicb bad
16.000 square miles of coal mines, and he
wanted protection for (he greatest Indus'
try in bis state, pleading eloquently for
tbe retention of duties on coal. When
the governor bad finished Mr. Tarsney
asaea :
'Tbe platform upon which you were
elected tavored a reduction of duties, did
it notr'
"Yes, sir."
"Then why are you advocating protec
tioni"
"I do not believe in a tariff whicb
gives tour or five times as high protection
to one industry as another."
Reed said be bad ia vain attempted to
exolpin to the Democratic members the
fallacy of their position, but witb the as
sistance of a Democratic governor, elec
ted on a Democratic platform, be might
finally accomplish his purpose. Ad
journed,
Caleasro's Woasaa Lawyer.
Chicago, Sept. 19 Kate Kane wants
to secure a place on tbe supreme bench
and to that end she is circulating a peti
tion ia tbe superior court, and is receiv
ing hundreds of signatures daily through
out tbe city, and tbe indications are that
sbe will secure tbe requisite 5000 names
before the end ot this week . Miss Kane
says she will have 6000 signatures so as
to be on tbe safe side in case tbeie should
be any duplications or mistakes in tbe
petition. She is in the field to stay, she
says, and is sure that ber ambition will
be realized. Kate Kane is well known
in Chicago legal circles. Sbe is looked
upon as a nuisance by tbe legal frater
nity ot tbe Lake. city. About a year ago
sbe attacked an assistant prosecuting at
torney of Chicago and broke so umbrella
over bis bead. At one time in Milwau
kee she distinguished herself by throw
ing a glass of water into the face of tbe
judge wbo was presiding over a case in
which sbe was counsel. At another time
soon after ber arrival in Chicago sue
called at the jail to see a prisoner, and
was refused admittance, as she bad' no
order.' She became fighting mad at once,
and pulling off one of ber rubber over
shoes sbe struck tbe jailer over tbe bead
with it These are only a few of tbe cases
In which sbe has distinguished herself,
Awards to Oregon.
World's Faib Grounds, Chicago
Sept. 19 Oregon has received the bigh
est award for a .comprehensive collective
and commercial exhibit of native woods
at tbe world's fair; also an award for
spruce wood pulp ot mechanical manu
facturebytbe Young's River Mills of
Astoria, Tbe state also received tne
highest award for tbe best collective ex
bibit of nab, clams in alcohol, mountain
salmon trout, mounted seal, fish in alco
hol, painting of Astoria harbor, Columbia
river fishing boat and equipment, model
of Columbia river fishing net and wheels,
photographs ot the salmon industry,
fresh frozen salmon by J G Megler &
Co.. Brookfield, Oregon ; canned salmon,
M J Kinney, Astoria; canned salmon, J
O Hantborn,- Astoria; canned salmon,
Samuel Elmore, Astoria, and canoed sal
mon bellies. Cutting & Co ., Astoria. Tbe
International Nickel Mining Company,
ef Riddles, Or., received the highest
award for silicate of nickel m&gnesia.
Klo Is gnrronnded.
BuxKOS Ayres, Sept. 19 There is a
report that a portion of the rebel fleet
has succeeded in forcing a passage past
the forts at Rio, with the intention of
blockading Santos, ana if necessary shell
leg it. Previsions at Rio are becoming
very scarce. The highest prices are
charged for all the necessaries of life.
causing much suffering among tbe poorer
classes On tbe otber band, several ships
loaded witb cattle are announced to be
leaving La Plata for the use of tbe in
surgents. If tbe rebels' capture Santos, tbe rail
road to Rio would enable tbem to attack
Rio in the rear and on the land side
Tbis ia believed to be tbe object of tbe
revolutionary leader.
ClaaAe Treap Arrested..
Seattle, Wash., Sept. 19-1-Claode
Troup, formerly of Portland, and now
one of tbe owners of tbe steamer Grey
hound, was arrested today, together witb
Captain H. G- Harrington and Captain
John P. Ryan, charged with smuggling
tbe steamer load of Chinese caught near
Olympia Saturday. Tbe steamer Volga,
of wbicb Captain Barrington and bis
brother, E. M. Barrington, are lessees, is
accused of dotog tbe smuggling. Troup's
only known connection witb tbe matter
is tbat be went on the Volga as engineer
last Friday when tbe boat left for Ed -
monds to go on tbe beach for repairs.
He savs be simply did tbis as a matter
of accommodation for the Barrington
brothers, and tbat be does not know what
they did after be leit tbem.
r
tCalaetm Drlyea Oat, ;
Los Angeles. CaL Sept. 19 A Bur-
baa k special to tbe Express says: "Last
night about 40 citizens assembled and '
requested a gang of eight Chinese Sfct;'n
Hinds to leave town. Tbs request wrs
promptly complied with, the Chinese de
parting hag and baggage for Los An
gel, s- Thi rids Burbank of ail Chi
nese." The Sandwich Islands.
HoNOLULtJ, Sept. 13 (via San Francisco
Sept. 29) The situation here is one of
expectancy and waiting. Piantcts are
becnminir dissatisfied with Japanese la
bor. The Japanese ere qunrre'some,
and several murders have occurred. The
planters, it is said, have mado a demand
id the provisional government to admit
a large number of Chinese laborers nuder
tbe law allowing tbe landing nf 5000
agricultural laborers. The provisional
government will not grant tlie dt-maml,
ns it considers itself under a pledge to
the United States through tl ireiity
heretofore fubmitted. which will not ad
mit of allowing any further Chinese im
migration .
Admiral Skerrett's room at the Ha
waiian hotel was burglarized Augnst 24,
and $300 worth of jewelry stolen.
It is reported that the Dowager Queen
Kupiolani has declared for annexation.
Tbe monument to Father Damien, sent
here from England, was nnveiled ut tbe
leper settlement this week with appro
priate ceremonies.
Tbe country is eufiering with business
depression. Money is tight, and the
government feels the stringency. The
treasury, howeve-, has a reserve fund
with which to pay salaries and continue!
public works until next December, when
times will be easier.
The native newspaper Hotomua, the
ex-queen's organ, has suspended publics
tion owing to tbe withdrawal of Liliuok
alani's support.
The cruiser Philadelphia is daily ex
pected here.
fiio Slant Surrender.
London, Sept. 20 Admiral de Mello
has sent bis ultimatum to tbe authorities
at Rio de Janeiro, announcing his inten
tion immediately to thoroughly bombard
tbe city with all his ships unless it-is
promptly surrendered.
Tbis informatiob comes from tbe agent
of a leading banking- house of-lhis city
witb large Brazilian interests, and is be
lieved to be thoroughly reliable. Tbe
dispatch adds that Rio is in the utmost
consternation and dismay. Citizens are
fleeing to the country with such of their
belongings as tbey can carry. Merchants
are packing goods in cellars preparatory
to following 'hem. Consulate represen
tatives of tbe powers are using their ut
most tfforts to dissuade the rebel com
rounder from carrying out bis threat,
but so far without avail. Heavy pres
sure is being brought to bear on tbe local
authorities lo iuduce them to surrender,
ai it is considered) folly to resist, tbe
forts being unable to do anything
agaiust tbe rebel gunboats, and the land
artillery is unable to reach them from
tbeir shelter behind the islands in the
bay from which they- throw shells into
tbe city. It is recognized tbat to b old
out means simply tbe destruction of t he
city wifhout any compensation or advan
tage to Peixoto. lu tbe meantime tbree
re bel vessels reached Santos, and after a
sha rp fight succeeded in landing a strong
force ot marines, and at tbe time the dis
patch was sent were endeavoring to tak e
tbe city by assault, with probabilities o f
success.
A Relga of Terror.
. New Orleans, Sept. 20 Leading col
ored men at a secret meeting appointed
a committee to ask tbe goyernor for
troops for protection against the reign
of terror in Jeffe rson parish, in tbe out
skirts ot tbe city. A mass meeting of
colored citizens of tbe state is called for
Monday. Tb9re are indications of serious
trouble. Jefferson parish has been de
clared under martial law by the residents.
Tbe sheriff, judges, senators and repre
sentatives are tbe leaders of the regula
tors. It is impossible to learn whether
the murderer of Julian was captured or
burned at tbe stake. It is believed, tbe
state troops will be called out today.
Many white Women and children have
come to tbe city for refuge. Blood
hounds from tbe penitentiary were let
loose tbis morning in tbe swamp to track
the murderer. On tbe exact spot where
Judge Estopioal fell an iron stake has
been driven into tbe ground, to whicb tbe
murderder will be tied when caught.
Resinous pine faggots surround it, and
branding irons are ready with wbicn be
will be tortured while suspended from
tbe gallows by bis arms above tbe fire.
Rich Btrike el old.
Mabcus, Wash., Sept 20 This whole
country is excited by tbe reports of a
wonderfully ricb placer strike on a trib
utary of Kettle river. Two Chinamen
brought out $2000 in gold, some of tbe
nuggets weighing $25, and exchanged it
tor currency. Ibis excited suspicion.
and the settlers at Boundary Falls rushed
in and discovered diggings that bave
turned tbe beads of every miner and
prospector lu ibis section. Ulaims are
being rapidly staked and are paying
from $50 to $100 a day to tbe man.
Stages are loaded down and horses are in
great demand.
Tbe Kalsei'a Offer to Bismarck.
Berlin, Sept. 20. Emperor William
sent a telegram from Guens to Prince
Bismark expressing sympathy with bim
in bis illness snd offering bim tbe use of
one of the imperial castles, which be
thought might prove beneficial in view of
tbe trying climate at JTriedrichsrube, tbe
prince s place of residence. Prince Bis
mark replied in a long telegram, in wbicb
be cordially thanked bis majesty for bis
sympathy and tbe use of tbe castle, bnt
said be was obliged to decline the em
perors kind otter, as bis phyaiciun. Dr.
Schweninger, was opposed to his making
a change.
Beaoers ef Parliament Sewed.
London, Sept. 20 Herbert Asquith,
the home secretary, took occasion tn tbe
house of commons today to severely crit
icize the attitude of Weeds, Picksrd and
Hsrdie, tbe labor members of the house.
Mr. Asquith referred in strong terms of
disapproval to the advice given by tbe
gentlemen referred to tbe striking coal
miners. This advice, be declared, was
leading tbe strikers astray on the func
tions ot tbe government in suppressing
riots, tie urged tbat good sense and
moderation should be exercised on all
sides to end the strikes.
Ia the Senate.
Washington, 8ept. 20 Io tbe senale,
Morgan of Alabama presented a petition
ot the citizens of bis ntate in favor of the
repeal of the Sherman act. H e said it
was one of tbe petitions sent out by tbe
New York bankers, and he considered it
was a mandate from tbem, not from tbe
people of Alabama.
Voorhees moved the rojeal bill be
taken up. After a sharp passage be
tween bim and Piatt of New York, wbo
wished to make a motion for an amend
ment of the rules providing for cloture.
the latter yielded to George of Mississippi
wbo addressed the senate in opposition to
the bill.
Kaee War In Alabama.
Birmingham, Ala., Sept: 20 David
Jones, colored, suspected of tbe robber;
of McDowell, Smith & Co., was csugbt
by citizens, strung up and ordered to
confess, and when half dead was terribly
whipped. Yesterday Jones' friends at
tacked the whites. In the fight two neg
roes were kiiled and one white man fat
ally wounded. Further trouble is appre
hended.
Postmaster For Baker City.
Washington, Sept. 20 Tbe president
bas appointed J W Nicbol, of Indiana,
deputy second comptroller of tbe treas
ury ; W Jj Chalmers, of Alabama, land
commissioner in Hamoa; Q H Foster,
postmaster, iiaker Uty, Or. ; 1 IF Mea
gher, Sprague, Wash.
TELE3EAPHI0 HEWS.
The Situation at Klo.
London, Sept. 21 PriViiru ndvices
from Rio Janeiro say a furious bo mbard-
ment is expected daily.
The only reason the bombardment has
not commenced is tbat yesterduy nego
tiations between the rebels and the gov.
emniti-.t were undertaken at thu insttnee
of foreign powers and foreign warships
who wished to save the c:ity from des
truction. It is not believed they will
amount to anything; in fact, it is be
lieytd the government is merely prolong
ing them to a low the.non-cooi'batauts to
get away and the merchants to eave
good.
The statemcsts of yesterJiy are con
firmed from several sources. An attempt
of i tie Brazilian minU'.er to belittle tbe
rebellion is not accepted with any cred
ence in London. The people of "Rio ad
nut tbe rebellion has progressed to such
an extent that it is better to let the city
fall into the bands of tbe insursente than
to be shelled. The rebels at Rio are in
communication with the insurgents in
the couth, and all are acting in unison.
After success, at Santos thev propose to
attack -'orte Allegre and Rio Grande do
Sul. In fact, the insurgent vessels, it is
said, have already started on that errand
There is ao doubt the rebels are meeting
with success. In fact, a report tbat tbey
have occupied Rio is in circulation here
tbis morning.
The Gllmour aiorder icyptery.
San Francisco, Sept. 21 Tbe police
authorities claim to have evidence enough
to insure the conviction of Dr. West for
tbe murder of Addio Gilmour. One ol
tbe strong features will be tbe admission
tbat be made to ber father. Tbe de
ceased girl's parents reside in Portland,
Or. Ths first intimation tbey bad was
received on the overlaud train iu their re
cent trip from there to this city. All at
tempts to interview Dr. West this morn.
ing failed.
Annie Staley, Dr. West's mistress, was
arrested today, charged with being an
accessory to the murder of Addie Gil
mour. The police say the Staley woman
saw West perform an operation" ou Miss
Gilmour.and after the girl's death, as
sisted in cutting up the body.
THE FUNERAL POSTTONED.
r Colusa. Cal., Sept. 21 Tbe funeral
of Miss Gilmour will not take place to
day as was proposad, tbe coroner's jury
not being satisfied with the identification
of the head. It will probably not take
place till Saturday. Her deulist goes to
San Francisco from Chico today to ex
amine ber teeth and see if it is Ins work.
The Elections Bill.
Washington, Sept. 21 Against the
protest of the Republicans, tbe Demo
crats of the bouse committee on rules
this morning decided to report an order
tor a two weeks debate on the federal
election laws repeal bill, and then vote.
Tbe Republicans wanted to postpone the
time of beginning and ending tbe debate.
On assembling of tbe bouse, the order
was reported and tbe previous question
demanded. Reed demanded tbe ayes
and noes to determine whether the Dem
ocrats bad a quorum.
IN THE SENATE.
In the senate, Peffer introduced a bill
creating a bureau of loans similar to his
bill ot 1892.
Piatt introduced bis amendment to
the rules providing for cloture, and ad
dressed tbe senate in favor of its adop
tion.
- At tbe conclusion of Piatt's argument,
tbe repeal bill was taken up. White ot
California spoke in opposition.
The Sew Exclusion Bill.
Washington. Sept. 21 The commit
tee on foreign affairs today considered
the McCreary substitute for the Everett
bill, extending the time of registration
for tbe , Chinese. Discussion developed
tbe fact tbat every member favored tbe
extension ot time six months, with the
possible exception of Geary Tbe latter
gave notice he would offer an amendment
providing for lodentiucation by means of
photographs. The committee adjourned
without action, but there is no boubt at
tbe next meeting tbe bill will be favor
ably reported.
Drinking Cholera-Infected Water.
Hamburg, Sept. 21 At a meeting ot
tbe municipal council yesterday a long
and excited diacoasioo atose concerning
the water supply of tbe city, it having
been charged that the drinking water
furnished the inhabitants bad been con
taminated witb cholera infection by a
break in tbe pipes that allowed water
from tbe river Elbe to mix witb the pure
water. JJerr Meyer, chief engineer of
tbe city, admitted tbat such bad been tbe
case, bnt be declared tbat the reservoir
liter was now perfectly tree from the in
flow from the Elbe.
Tne Anti-German Agitation.
Prague, Sept. 21 Tbe measure adop
ted by tbe imperial government to sup
press the anti German agitation which
was being carried on by the young
Czechs, is being enforced witb much
strictness. The editor of tbe Weekly
Independence, a radical newspaper, has
been arrested and locked up for publish
ing arliclts offensive to tbe authorities.
With a view to checking riots, an order
has been issued forbidding students to be
out of their domiciles alter P o'clock in
the evening.
A JSecro Fiend JLynetaeA.
Roanoke, v. , Sept. si-Tbe egro.
Thomas Smitb. who assaulted Hr. Henry
Bishop last night, was lynched this
morning. After last nights fatal en
counter with the militia, tbe mob con
tinued the search frr the negro, foucd
the place where he was secreted, dragged
bim to death, and then to tbe presence
of 1000 people on the river bank inciner
ated the remain--. Eleven persons in all
were killed ia last night's battle,
Werk on tbe Tariff to Begin.
Washington, Sept. 21 The ways and
means committee bas decided to at once
begin work on the new tariff.
Consul at Man Valtador.
Washington, Sept. 21 The president
bas appointed A. L. Howter, of Utah.
cocsul at San Salvador.
Sodden Heath to Flies.
Louisville Journal.
"Come ins:de ajninu'e," said a Fourth-
avenue dealer in pianos, yesterday after-
m. '-I have discovered the greatest
fly trap on earth, and I want to show it
to you . ' He led tbe way to an instru
ment at tbe rear of the store on which
was a newspaper. On the paper bad
been placed a bunch of sweet peas. At
least 8 thousaod dead flies were lying on
tbe paper in tbe immediate vicinity of j
the bunch ot flowers. "I threw .these
here bv chance,1' be continued, "and in
about ten minutes I happened to notice
tbat every fly tbat alighted on the flowers
died in a very short time." Even as be
spoke a number of tbe insects which bad
stopped to suck tbedeadlv sweet bad
toppled over dead. They alighted with
tbeir usual buz., stopped momentarily,
quivered in tbeir legs, flapped tbeir
wines weekly several times, and tben
gave up the ghost.
Canary . birds are fond if oats. Try
tbem and see how tbey will enpy bull
ing out tbe grains, and how eagerly tbey
will devour every kernel in their cups.
It agrees with tbem, does not make them
too fat, and promotes a luxuriant growth
of shining plumage that will glisten in
tbe sun as never before.
If Yoor Stkin.
Is rough, and pimply or covered with
blotches, and sores, and you want a clean
smooth skiu ana iair complexion, use
Sulphur Bitters. The best medicine in
sucb cases I oversold C.E. Scheffler
& Co , Druggists, Lawerence, Mass.
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Express passage tickets to and from Europe.
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