J CO THE DALLES. OKEGON, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 24, 1894. NO. 14. HOUNTAIXEKK. Volume XXXV TIMKlt-HOCXTAISEEK, " XIII (X)NSOLIDATED 1882. .to PRINTED EVERY SATURDAY JOHH MlCHELL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR '- Professional Cards. O. C. HOLLISTER, Physician and Surgeon Booms over Dalles National Bank. Office hours, 10 . intilim, and from z to a p m. dence We-t End ol Third Street, DUFUR & MENEFEE, Attorneys at Law Booms it and 43 Chapman Block, The Dalles, Ore. j SUTHERLAND, M D, CM Physician and Surgeon, Booms S and 4, Chapman Block, The Dalles, Ore. w M. TACKMAN Practical Dentist OfKr Over A. A. Brnwn'a arocery. Second 81 All work guaranteed to jrive atisf ction and all the a teat improved memoes useu in aenwi operation w P.M. ASCO LODGE, NO. 15. A. F & A. M. Meets grst and third Monday or eacn monu at a TJ1HB DALLES KOYAL ARCH CHAPTER, NO. , Meets iu MasoDic Hall the third Wednesdaj each month at 8 e M. : "lOLUMBll LODGE, NO, 6, I. O. O. F. Meets j every Friday evening- at 7:80 o'clock, in K. of P, Hall, comer of Secoud and Court street. Sojourn or brothers are welcome. - H. Clouoh, See y. TCRIEND8HIP LODGE, NO. 9., K. of P. Meets P every Monday evening at 8:00 o'clock, in Schan no's building, corner of Court and Second streets. Sojourning brothers are cordially umted D. Vacsa, K. K. and 8. F. MEN EFEE, C, WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION will meet every Friday afternoon at S o'clock at the readine room. All are invited. MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD Mt. Hood Camp, No. 59, meets every Tuesday evening; or eacn weeae yau o ciock, in &. n.euere Hall. All brothers and sojourning brothers an n vi ted to be present. TTtEMPLK LODGE, NO. 8, A. O. U. W. Meets J. in KKellers Ball every Thursday evening- at 7:30 'clock. rAlLi ojuvft, m. w. W. 8. Mtsks, Financier. J AS. NESMITH POST, NO. 52, G. A. R. Meets every Saturday at 7.80 P. M. in K. of P. Hall. B OF L. E. Meets every Friday afternoon in K. of P. Hall. GESANG VEHEIN HABMONIE.-Meets every Sunday eveninar in Keller's Hall Bay. L. F. DIVISION, NO. 167. Meets n K. . of P. Hall the first and third Wedneeday of f ach month at 7:30 P. M. THE t'lIUKCHKS. rilRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. O. D. Tatlos, . C Pastor. Services every Sabbath -at 11 A. M. P. M. Sabbath school immediately after the morning service. Prayer meeting every Thursday eveniw at 8 P. M. M E. CHURCH Rev. Jno. WhuU.se,. Pastor. . Services every Sunday morning and evening, lay School at 12:20 o'clock P. M. A cordial invi tatioB extended by both pastor and people to alL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev.W.O. Curtis Paitor. Services every Sunday at 11 A. M. and - P. M. 8unday School after morning service. gT. PETER'S CHURCH Rev. Father Btomensr Pastor. Low Mass every Sunday at 7 A. M. High as at 10:39 A.M. . Vespers at 7 P. H. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. Union Street, oppusit Fifth. Rev. EH D. Sutdiffe, Rector. - Services every Sunday at 11 A. M and 7 80 P, M., Sunday school at 9:80 A. M. Evening Prayer on Friday si 7:80 P.M. . . CHRISTIAN CHURCH Riv. J. W. Jamas, pas tor. Preacnins; every Sunday afternoon at 9 o'clock in tbe Congregational church. All are cor dially invited, , KOONTZ, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance. Agent for the Scottish Union airi National In surance company of Edinburgh, Scotland, Capital 90.000,000. Valuable Farms near the City to sell on easy terms. Office over Post Office. The Dalles, Or. MRS. II. Le BALLIS PER HAS REMOVED fnuiiQBTy EstaMsHmBiit 1 TO The Seoond Door from Corner of Union and .Second Streets Where she hss on sale ill the Latest Styles of Few Fall Goods t SECOND STREET res oors. rom our. MEALS ARE SERVED AT ALL HOURS ON1A 25 CTS. A MEAL. The Tables are Furnished with the BEST the market affords ; 7 iOVSTTBIlS Will be served la say, style daring tbe season C. P. STEPHENS DEALER 1N D RY GOODS, GENTS' FURNISHINGS HATS, CAPS, BOOTS SHOES f P s4 Second street next door east of X 0 The Dalles Nat Bank iaving just opened in business, and having a full assortment of tbe latest good 4 in my line, I de sire a share of the public patronage OF STEPHENS. BARBED WIRE If you want cheap fencing, use the new wire nailed This will stretch 26 per cent further to the same number of pounds thn any other wire in the mar ket, and also mokes the best fences. Slop and ex amine it and yon will be convinced that toia is the . wirs you want, JOS. T.PETERS &CO. Brink's ; Restaurant Sole agents for The Dalles. HENETLEUCK, Manufacturer of and dealer In Harness and Saddlery, Second 8t,, near MoodVs Warehouse, THE DALLES. . OREGON A Work uaraateed to Siva Nat- laraetloa University of Oregon EUGENE. Next session begins September 17, 1894. Tiiitinn ttt RrMrH. Si SO a week Eire courses -Classical, Scientific, Literary, Ea rliuh H hnainMH DORMIrORY The boarding hall for young ladies and the boa ding bill for young gent emen win oe under the personal supervision of Mrs. Munra, lady of refinement and urge exp nenue. For catalogues address J. J. WALTON, Secjr Regents. DAN BAKER, a. PROPRIETOR OF THE Wool - Exchange - Saloon. BEST IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC Wines, Liauors Cigars, Second Street East End. A. A. BROWN LL ASSORTMENT AND PROVISIONS. Soecial Prices to Cash Buvers 170 SECOND STREET, PIOJEEB GROCEHY, Northwest Cor. Second and Washington Sts. . 8uoeessors2to George Ruch. The Cheapest Place THS BALLIS JOB All Kinds of Groceries, FLOUR, GRAIN, WILLOW WABEE TC. We resnectfullv solicit a sh of the publie pat- ronace and shall endeavor to give entire satisfae tion to our customers both rid nd new. rwwwwwr,J'w"j 'V1 vayA. Charles A. Baldwin & Co.! BANKERS, I 4 and 43 wall, street, New York. Accounts of Banks and Bankers received 4 vn Htvnnwit verms. Bonds and Investment Securities- . r Dailf Financial Latter Mailed on Applies tion. , wayl JOHN PASHEK The t Merchant i Tailor Suits Made to Order and a Fit Guaranteed Clothes Cleaned on the Shott ed Notice . Near Cor-LTMrdiand Washisgtoa Sts. Gunning & Hockman OEnEHAL. Blacksmith's. Id the new shop on Pecond (street, first blacksmith shop east of French k Co. 'a brick block. Horse-Shoeing a Specialty. All klr.ds of work In iron, whether of agricultmal Implements or vehicles, done in the most mechan ical strle and satisfaction ruaranteed. taoSwky FAT PEOPLE. Pass Obssitt Pills will reduce your weight PEKHAHKSTLY from 12 to IS pounns a mouth. No starving sickness or infury; no public ity. Tbev build up ihe health and bcaatily the complexion, leaving no wrinkles rr Aabbiness. Stout abdomens and difficult breathing surely relieved. Jli fcXPfcHlMKM T but a scientific and posi tive relief, adopted only after years of experience, all orders supplied direct from our office. Price 12.00 per package or three packages for (6 00 by mail postpaid. Testimonials and particulars (sealed icts. All CorreapoBdleaen Strictly CoafldeB. tlal. PAKK REMEDY CO., Boston Mass WOODCUTTING I will cut wood by . steam saw at the following prices: O e cut $.60 per cord To cuts 76 per cord Two cuts, split and piled 1.60 per eord Lsaye orders at Uus omcel or at Kellers Daktry. - - JOHNfcA. FLOCK Sample : Rooms S FRONT T (Nearly opposite Umatilla House.) CHARLIE PRANK. PROP, The Best Wines. Liquors and Cigars COLUMBIA BREWER x BEER ON DRAUGHT lit flood Samnle Rooms THE DAZiliES. OREGON. Best 'Kentucky Whiskey FROM LOTJSTILXE. Very Best Key West Cigars, and Bes4 ot Wines. English Fortor .Ale and Milwauke Beer always on band. MAETZ & PUNDT. : PROP'S L SALOON, DAN BAKER, Prop'r. Keeps on band tbe oeat fines, Liauors and Cigars. FREE LUNCH EVERY EVENING. Near the Old Mint, Second Street, THE DALLES. : : OREGON. HAEEY IIEBE, Practical :. wale wer AND DEALER IN Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, -Etc Alwavs keeps on sale the latest and best styles o Time-pieces, inamond Bings, Bow-knot Biers, Sil verware, etc., etc. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. 163 Second Street, rrxt doer to A . V Williams & To.' TLE DALLES, OREGON 5 DOLLARS per DAY 20 Easily EVSade. We want many men, women, boys, and girls to 1 work for us a few hours daily, right iu and around theirown homes. The business is easy, pleasant, strictly honorable, and pays better than any oilier offered agents. You have a clear field and no competition. Experience and special ability un necessary. No capital required. 'We equip you with everything that you need, treat you well, and help you to earn ten times ordinary wages. Women do as well as men, and boys and girls make good pay.. Any one. anywhere, can do the work. All succeed who f ollow our plain and sim ple directions. Earnest work will surely bring you a great deal of money. Everything is new and in great demand. Write for our pamphlet circular, and receive full information. No harm done if yon conclude not to go on with the business. George Stinson&Co., Box 488, PORTLAND, MAINE. R. E. Saltmarshe -AT TH East End STOCK TiDS, HXrATTHC HighestCashPrice for Hay and Grain. DEALER IN LIVE STOCK. Do You Want Money? If so, send SI, and size of jour own and wife's shoe for two pairs of Reynold's Always-Read; Halt Soles made of hanlened rubber outwear any leather sole. Sent postpaid. You etui half-sole your shoes In S minutes present slipping will keepyourfeet warm and dry. 100 pei cent profit for agents. Order H gross pairs C. O. D. and 1 will (rive you ex clusive aienev in roureitr and township. SAjirKi. BEToLns,iwowM-4arT ICS Walaiit 8U, Ckleaco, IU. GOAL! GOAL! amj now prepared to deliver , Eoslyn Coal To any part of the dty for $3 25 pe inn This is mnch cheaDer than wood and a ifreat deal more convenient. Ap ply to E E. LYTTLE, Agent for O, R. & N. Co. UTAH EXCHANGE Children Cry for PITCHER'S Castor. a " Castoria is so well adapted to children that I recommend it as superior to any prescription Known to me." n. a. akcher, bl. Ill South Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. T I nse Castoria In my practice, and find It specially auapteu to an actions or cnuaren. - . 1057 Sd Ave., New Yodi 'From personal knowledge I can say that .sastoria is a raoes excellent meuicuie tor crm Jrea." tfu Q, O. Osoood, XiOwell. Mass. Castoria promotes Slesiion, and overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Sour C-n.AU Ttjnw.nraa an1 FauarichnM. Thus the child is rendered healthy and its sleep naiurai. uasiona twuuiuu Morphine or other narcotic property. He Dalles National But OF DALLES CITY, OR, President,. Z. F. Moody, Cashier, ... M. A. Moody eneral Banking Business Transacted. 8ight Exchanges sold on NEW YORK, SAN FRANOISOO, A. GEHRES PKOPRIETOB OF THE PIONEER SODA mm SECOND STREET THE DALLES OB. Hacufacturcs the Best Articles of s Soda, Sarsapaiilla and Ginger Ale Leans Orders With Andrew Keller, Confectioner. JAS. FERGUSON, eneral Expressman! Goods hauled with the greatest care to all oarts of the city on short' notioe. May lie in paying too much or too little for an article ..... If you buy groceries for less than we ask, you'll not get ea good quality That's poor economy '.. If you pay more, you pay too much, because we sell the best there is .... , Your economy shall be our pleasure. J. B. CROSSES - THE GROCER. FINE GOODS. A CLEAN STORE. PROMPT DELIVERY. ' EQDESy MUSIC A3D .TATI05BR? -AT- I. C- 3VI CIS ELSENS PIANOS AND ORGANS Silverware, Jewelry and Watches AT BtO R m PRICES f THe Emojean HonsBo MRS. H. FRASER, Proprietor. Union Street, Between Seoond and Third Street ONLY 25 CENTS A MEAL Tables always supplied with the best meats in the market. So Chineese employed, and the cooking is done in first-class caterers and after tbe family stye. E. JACOBSEN DULII IS - Books and Notions, Pianos and Organs STATIONERY. PIANOS and Organs sold on easy monthly payments and all CO MPETITION iwe an prepared to meet. Call or address 162 Soowmd StrMt .Tka Dallaa, Or I TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Peace Strsrutlattona WASHisaTON, Nov. 16 The state de partment has received in formation that a special meeting of tbe Japanese ministry has been called for tomorrow to consider tbe fioal answer to tbe offer of tbe United States to mediate between Japan and Cbina. Tbe delay thus far is explained by the fact that the cabinet meets at To- kio, wbile tbe emperor baa to be con suited at Hiroscbima. Wnat tbe nature of the reply will . be is not deGuitely Known jet. Strong intimations bave reached officials here that tbec&hioet will ask Cbina either to make ber offer direct to Japan or else free it trom all donbt. specifying the exact amount of iudem- oitv she will pay. The fact was developed today that Tsang Li Yainen, of China's council ol tbe cabioet of the empire, made a direct request to tbe United Stales that tb s government offer its services as mediator. Heretofore it has been understood tbe re quest from China was that this govern. meut join the powers in intervening, to which ibis eoverament responded in the negative, and fanered to act alone. Ii was also developed today that the sub stantial feature of tbe proposition made by toe United states to Japan is as fol lows: "If tbe United States were in i position to exercise its good offices in briDgiog about an understanding between China and Japan, would Japan feel it would be prejudicial to ber interests to have such lLfluences exeiUd? Funeral reparations. St. Petersburg, Nov. 1G The weather is cold, damp and foggy. Tbe king and the crown prince of Denmark arrived this morning and were received by Emperor Nicholas, tbe Prince of Wales and tbe Duke of York. Their ar rival was witnessed by a large crowd. Fully 20,000 troops aie in the city, and others are arriving hourly. Tbe emperor constantly wears tbe uniform of the Preobracenski regiment, in which corps bis late tatber dressed. Thousands of persons continue to file by the casket of tbe dead rzar. Italy w.ili be represented at tbe czir's funera 1 by the Prince of Naples, and Germany by Prince Henry oi Prnssia. Tbe city is crowded with visitors. Prices of accommodation bave been qnadrupled. Tbe frince of Wales has attended every religions ceremony in the cathedral since the body of tbe czar was brought here Emperor Nicholas is very popular. He drove through tbe streets unattended yesterday evening, and was cheered on all sides. A majority ot tbe imperial family and immediate rela tives favor haviog tbe marriage of tbe czar solemnized with all possible display. It is understoad tbat the czar himself is opposed to tbis. Tbe coronation of tbe emperor will take place in Moscow next summer. The Oregon Short Line. St. Paul, Nov. 16 Tbe matter of the Oregon Short Line & Utah Northern rail way came on to be beard this afternoon before Judge Sanborn, of tbe United States circuit court. Between October 3. 1893, and July 1, 1894, the Oregon Short Line earned $3,882 580, and its operating expenses, interest and taxes amounted to $5,243,303, making a debcit ot f 1,358,- 721. Tbe question raued is wbetber the receivers ot tbe Union Pacific may be permitted Jo renounce and cease to com ply with the terms of tbe contract be tween the Uuioo Pacific and tbe Oregon Short Line & Utah Northern, by which the Union Pacific undertook to pay tbe deficiency of tbe Oregon Short Line. Judge Cornish.-master in chancery, rec ommends tbe contract be annulled and an appeal was taken from tbe rcom medation. Judge Kelly, of Omaha, appeared for the receivers of tbe Union Pacific, and Winslow Fierce, of New York, for tbe appellants. - Deadly Explosion. . Madrid, Nov. 16 A quantity of para fine in a village store of tbe town of Veiez de Benaudalla exploded last nigh- setting fire to the building. Tbe store keeper, who, with bis family, lived in the npper part of tbe buiJdiDg, was blinded by tbe explosion and bis six children ere killed. Tbe keeper's wite was not Diaied- but became a helpless maniac at tbe sight of her dead children. Isestraetive .Fire. Wihnipeg, Manitoba, Nov. 16 Winni peg bad a serious baptism of fire between midnight and 6 o'clock, no loss than fiva alarms having been turned in. Tbe Western Canada block, corner of Main street and Portage avenue, was destroyed and the stores underneath, occupied by Wright Bros. & Mitchell, druggists, were burned out. The Grand Union hotel and several stores and bouses adjoining were burned. Tbe fire then crossed tbe street and consumed tbe large warehouse of Merrick, Anderson & filled with val- nable stock. The loss will exceed $200,000. Tbis fire is supposed to Cave oeen incendiary. Joins; to Chins. Sah Fbahcisco. Nov. 16 Karl von Steinmetz, a captain in tbe German army and a aon of General von Steinmetz. one of toe most distinguished army officers in Germany, has arrived from tbe east, en route to Cbina. hi is nnoer oroers to leave for tbe orient on tbe nex steamer, but for wbat purpose, be has not as vet been advised. He expects telegraphic instructions before the steamer sails. It is understood, however, that be is going to Cbina to watch tbe operations of tbe two contending armies. Armed With Umbrellas. Dantebs, Mass., Nov. 16 In a private letter received from Rev. Chas. Ewing, dated on'stde T-knbar, China, be ssys tbat tbe Chinese troops arriving from tbe interior rre more 'ike a mob tban an or eanized body. "Every tenth man," be adds, "bears a banner, and at least half tbe le t carry an umbrella for defense agairat tbe beat . and rain. All carry fans." Drowned. Oltmpia, Wash., ' Nov. 16 Arthur Corning, aged 23 years, a resident of this citv, was drowned in South bay, six miles from here, today. CorniBsr . wag on a boom of logs when he fell into tbe water. His companion netrlv lost bis life in at tempting to rescue Corning. The body bas been recovered. Tbe unfortunate young man was tbe support of very aged parents. Jeaaitn In Mexico. St. Louis, Mo., Not. 16 A City of Mexico special says Congressman Matze has presented a bill in the chamber of deputies praying tbat all churches in charge of Jesuits be sold at auction, in this republic. It is claimed tbe measure will probably be a great factor in tbe complete expulsion of tbe Jesuits from Mexico. Arrrttied. Shanghai! Nov. 16 A dispatch fro m Cheng King (Shu King) says tbe viceroy of Szecbuen (Sechoeo) bas been arrested o pou orders from Pekiug, charging bim with murdering a Tartar general. Tbe crime is stated to bave been committed in order to cover enormous defalcations in provincial accounts. Rnastan Htadenta. Moscow Nov. 16 A subscription lis started by tome ttudents to purchase wreath for tbe dead rzar was seized and torn np bv other students, who declared the; would not permit a wreath to be place I upon the bier of an t mperor who had doubled the college fees. For this 200 studeots were arrested. In Unfit Africa. London, Nov. 16 Mail advices from witu, East Africa, dated the middle ol October, say sharp fighting has taken place on the Tana river between 200 Somalia and five Europeans, accompanied by 25 natives. Maov Somalia were killed. Suicide. Spokane, Nov. 16 Tom Mojle, a well known miner and shift- boss of the Bunker Hill & Sullivan mines, killed bimtelf at Wallace, Idaho, yesterday morning. Despondency owing to sick ness seems to bave prompted tbe act. The Italian Earthquakes. Home, Nov. 17 The earthquake yes terday extended over . a large area of southern Italy and Sicily. Tbe damage was done in the towns of Messina and a number of people were lpjued. Tbe in mates of the prisons were panic-stricken, mutinied, and tried to escape. Especial ly severe shocks were felt at Pulse Seen' inary, San Brocolio and other towns in tbe province of Reggio. Great damage was done property, and a number of people were killed and injured in addi tion to those known to bave been buried beneath fallen bouses. A landslide caused by tne earthquake on the railroad near Bagnario, in Reggio, stopped rail' road traffic in tbat district. Eirtbquake shocks were felt here and on the island of Ischia. The first shock in Messina was the most violent. It lasted 12 seconds, and was accompanied witb loud rumblings. Tbe inhabitants fled shriek ing with fright from their bomes, and filled tbe streets with their clamor. Tbe hospital, aitbongb but slightly damaged, was shaken so violently tbat man; pa tients became hysterical and bad to ba removed. Tbe panic abated somewhat about midnight, and a few persons ret urned t J their bomes. Most of tbe in habitants, however, decided to pass tbe night In tbe streets and open squares. A'ter two hours, tbe rumbling began again, and the former scenes of pauic were re-enacted. Men and women ran aimlessly in all directions. Hundreds dropped to their knees and prayed aloud lor deliverance. Early this mornieg an other shock came. Today tbe streets are entirely deserted. Dozens of persons bave taken refuge on ships in the harbor. There bave been six shocks in all. In Reggio many houses are cracked and threaten to fall at any moment. Tbe panic-stricken inhabitants are camping in shelters erected by soldiers. Patrols distribute food and other oecessaiies. It is known tbat six persons were killed and several' injured in Bidnario, but details are wanting owing to tbe demoralize tioo of the railway and telegraph services. Sigoor Taocbniau, chief of the Rome observatory, believes tbat the shocks were confined to tbe liipari islands and the provinces of Messina and Reggio, and were connected witb volcanic activ lty in Mount Etna. Doctor Picco, of tbe observatory of Catania, states that the disturbances bave ceased for tbe present. Premier Crispi has sent out funds to tbe prefects of tbe provinces to supply the most Urgent needs of tbe distressed inhabitants. Floods Worse. London, Nov. 17-The floods become more serious every day. me l names rose four inches at Windsor during tbe igbt. Eton college is closed, and all tbe boys bave been sent borne. .Not since 1881 bas the river been so bigb. Ai Oxford Christcbnrch medowa are un der four feet of water. Toe Magdalene gardens are in a like condition. In every direction tbe water is rising rapidly. Manv of tbe undergraduates today bave been boating over private gardens and hedges. St Ann's cbnrch, below Folley bridge, has two feet of water over its Moor, and there are tnree leet oi water in the railroad station. On ail sides tbe floods are undermining and weakening bridges snd culverts. Tbe embankment at Maiden bead is in an equally bad state, the waves beating against tbe drawing room windows, and many beautiful bouses bave suffered severely. Tbe dam age, though not apparent, will reach into tbe hundreds of thousands of pounds. Bridges, etc,, have been washed away, and crops and hay stacks bave been de st roved in all tbe flooded districts. s-At 7 o'clock tbis evening tna l names was reported 6 feet 2 inches above tbe summer level At Cbertz it is still rising, and tbe only communication with tbe town is by boat. Tbe London & South western railway baa been swept away at Egbam. -Tne damage was caused by tbe bursting of an embankment. At St Neots tbey are node' three feet ol water. At Bedford and Cambridge the branches ot tbe Northwestern railway are impas sable. The trouble grows worse every where. Tbe storm is the worst tbat has occurred since 1832. A relief fund bas been started. Tbe subscription list is beaded by the queen, who gives 50. Ia Armenia. London, Not. 17 In view of tbe fact tbat it was Mr. McGban, an American, who first lorced tbe attention of the civ ilized world to tbe Bulgarian atrocities, t is interesting to note tbat the letter relative to the" massacre of thousands ot Christian men and women, made public by Mr. Hagopian, chairman of the Ar menln Patriotic Association, was written by an American citizen. His name wonld be divulged were it not that the publication of it would place his lite in jeopardy. Tbe Westminister OazetU this after noon, commenting upon tbe story of tbe Armenian massacre, says: Nothing but an Arab raid can compare witb tbe brutality in Armenia, and in Africa tbe victims are at least given the chance of slavery, Tbe porte bas carried out none of its promises, and it is time it was brought 'sternly to book. If it persists in giving a free band to its governors in Asia Minor and confines itself to sending out transparently false official contra dictions, it mast take the consequences, and the sooner it is told this, tne better. ' Ciolnc t Japan. San Fbahcisco, Nov. 17 M B King, chief engineer of 'the Pacific coast di vision of tbe United States geological and topographical surveying department, baa tendered bis resignation, it is said, to enter the services of tbe Japanese govern ment, and will leave on tbe next steamer for Japan. It is possible the representa tives of tbe Chinese, government in tbis city will prevent Sing from filling bis contract. : TELEGRAPHIC. Tbe Oonsal'a Report. London, Nov. 18 Tbe Daily New correspondent in Constantinople says, in a dispatch concerning the massacre of Armenians in the Sassoun district: 'Sir Philip Currie sent Consul Hall ward's report of tbe iocident at Sassoun to tbe porte, in order to indicate tbe serious nature of tbe evils. The porte, instead of accepting tbis in a friendly manner, burlesquely denied tbe facts, as serting that Mr. Hillward's report wss untrue. It was insinuated, or stated out light, that he bad encouraged tbe Ar menians to revolt. Tbis was, of course, ludicrous and absurd. Sir Philip Currie at once informed the foreign minister that be sbou'd take steps to verify hi issertioos. His energy paralyzed the porte, who on Stturday withdrew his al legations neainst Hall ward. The sultan ordered a commission of three military men and a civilian to mike an Inquiry trom many sources in coufirmaiion of the former teports of the massacre which had been received, 'Ihe ntmost endeav ors have been made to prevent tbe facts trom becoming known. A number ol Armenians who fled toward Trebizond bave been ordered to re'.urn." Part Arthur. New York. Nov. 17 A special cable gram from Shanghai says: A Spanish cruiser bas brought tbe details ol heavy fighting a few miles norlb of Port Arthur. The Chinese, under Generals Sung Cliing and Nieb Liu, numbered 23,000 troops. and, as usual, claim a victory. The garrison of Port Arthnr is dwindling, hrougb desertions, and the place is al most deserted . The Japanese squadron outside of Wel-Hai-Wei can scarcely miss Admiral Ting's six vessels, which left Taku Tuesday. Demands of Japan. Shanghai, Nov. 17 In diplomatic circles here tbe success of mediation be tween China and Japan is regarded as hopeless. It is rumored tbat Japan's minimum demands are tbe surrender of tbe Chinese fleet and the payment of an ndemDlty ot If IV 5,000. 000, Japan to oc cupy Port Arthur, Wei-Hal-Wei and tbe foremost ports until tne indemnity as been paid. There is no prospect of China assenting to such terms. Great Fig-liters. Pbovincetown, Nov. 19 An officer of the United States ship Concord, writ ing from Chemulpo, Corea, October 7, to a friend here, says: "The Japanese are aplendid soldiers, well drilled, and fight ike tigers, showing no quarter to tbe Chinamen. In the battle of September 17, 15,000 Chinese were killed and only 300 men were lost by tbe Japanese. For quick work and skill in engineering, tbe Jspsnese exceed anv men I ever saw. Everything with them goes like clock work. Tbey laid pontoons across the river and marched ovar a body of troops, consisting of 20,000 men, with heavy guns and artillery, and bad everything completed in a little over two hours. Tbey are landing troops here every day and marching toem on toward Peking, and. I should not be surprised if before tbis letter reaches you (hey bave taken tbat city. September 27 they captured a place and f 3J0.000 witb it, and the re ports are tbat they killed every China man in the place Ou. tbey are fighters trom Fighterville, and if no ioreign nations interlere, or China does not come down on ber knees soon and surrender on such terms as tbe Japanese see fit to make, tbey will wipe tbe Chinese off tbe face of tbe earth. No matter if tbey have got millions and millons of men in China, tbey are no fighters, and tbe Japs are. Tbe Japanese are also a progressive nation. Tbey baye all 'the latest im provements in warfare, and know how to nse them with effect; while John Chi naman ia no further advanced than be was in A.D. 1. Just think of fighting with bows and arrows by any nation at tbe close of tbe 19tb century. A Trade-y at Spokane. Spokane, Nov. 19 William Smith, who was shot in tbe New Club saloon Saturday night by Adolphe Selbeim, died tbis morning, and Selheim is locked up on the charge of murder. Selbeim is a wealthy farmer and tbe owner of tbe beautiful Selheim springs, and Smith was a former employe of Selbeim. The men bave been good friends and came to town together Saturday evening. Selbeim has so far refused to make a statement, and the affair is shrouded in mystery, as no one kuows of any quarrel before tbe shooting. - They visited several saloons and drank together at eacn place. At 7 '80 o'clock Smith was seen at tbe Louvre theatre, where he drank at tbe bar. He left at 7:45 and five minutes afterward Se'beim strolled in. He bore evidence ot haviog drank too much, a number of witnesses sav. He drank a glass ol whisky and went out. Smith had in tne meantime gone back to tbe JNew Club.' He met Alexander Skene, whom be invited to drink. Both men were standing at tbe end of tbe bar nearest tbe Front avenue entrance, when Selbeim suddenly came In. He approached Smith with a few short, quick steps, mumbled something tbat no one present understood, drew a 88 calibre revolver, and fited point blank. Smith (ell in a heap. Selbeim fired again. A deep bole in the outer moulding around the bar is evi dence of tbe second shot, which did no other damage. Killed. La Grande, Or, Nov. 19 William McLain, aged 81 years, was instantly killed on Whisky creek, eight miles south of this city, Saturday atternion, by a fall, ing limb. He bad been notching a tree, and finished bis work ahead of the saw yers. He then sat on the grass and watched them. As tbe tree fell it struck another tree and knocked a limb from the latter, wheh spring backward through the air. One of tbe men gave a warning cry, and McLain tried to crawl away on his hands and knees and then arose to his feet. As he did so the limb s'ruck bim on tbe back of tbe bead. crushing tbe skull so tbat the brains. oozed from a frightful wound. His body was brought to town and prepared for burial. McLain came trom Manitoba, Canada where bis relatives reside He was an industrious young man of good babits, and bis sad fate is greatly de plored. Late lews From Brazil. New York, Not- 19 -A special dis patch from Rio Janeiro says one of the last acts of General Peixoto as president was to promote an enormous number of men from all grades of army and navy officers who had served him faithfully daring the revolution. Although . this will add two-fold to tbe army and navy estimates, yet it was done to reward loy alty and congress will not re lose to sanction i. Peixoto vetoed on the night of November 16, tbe last day be remained in power, bill wbicb cat down the Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. 3. Gov't Report 07M ft ABSOLUTELY PURE standing of tie army, ia opposition to bis views. Congress will soon pass a -imllar bill, however, as Morses does not wish to maintain an excessive military force. Tbe senate, io secret session, ap proved tbe appointment of three judges of tbe supreme court. Senors Americo, Lobo and Fernando Sorio, and rejected Peixoto's nominee, Senor DemoBtuenes Loko, as nntit for the position. The Canr'a Remains. St. Petersburg, Nov. 19 The inter ment of tbe remains ot tbe late Czar Alexander III. took place today In the cathedral of St. Peter aod St. Paul. There was a heavy fog iu tbe citv, but be populace was astir at tbe earliest pos sible bonr. Tbe cathedral was packed with people, including representatives of the imperial sad royal familes of Europe, The luneral services were conducted by tbe metropolitan of St. Petersburg and tbe metropolitan of Moscow. Tbe fun eral services began at 10:80 a.m. and lasted until about 4 o'clock. JtVlth the Fighters. Yokohama, Nov 19 Tbe second Jap anese army left Kio Chow tbe 2d instant, the plan being a march on Port Arthnr from two directions. Tbe forces would bave to defeat the enemy on the road be fore attacking Port Arthur. A transport, witb some 600 infaotry and 500 coolies on hoard, was burned wbile proceeding to Talien Wan. - Only four coolies were lost. Five Guna Captured. Linden, Nov. 19 A dispatch from To io says tbat General Osbako's army at tacked tbe Chinese forces under command ofGeueral Ma, at Sinyen, November 18. Toe battle commenced at daylight and resu'led in a victory for tbe Japanese. The Chinese retreated toward Hal Tins. The Japauese captured five guns. No casualties are reported. s Demand a Recount. Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 19 Tbe Republi cans will demand a recount of votes for governor by tbe legislature. Notice of a contest will nodonbtedly be filed within tbe limit, which expires on tbe 26th. A legislative committee consisting of two Populists, two Democrats and three Re publicans will be asked for to make a recount of the ballots. sjharare af Bigamy. Hii.lsbdbo, Or., Nov. 19 A A Mead, who was examined before Justice Galsler in Portland a few days ago, and acquitted on a charge of .embezzlement, was Sat urday examined on a charge ot bigamy, before Judge Cornelius, and was held to await the action of tbe grand jory under $1000 bonds, wbicb at present writing he bas failed to furnish . American Nets. Sahduskt, O., Nov. 19 The Canadian ram Fell el is stationed near Kell'y island, taking out nets. It Is claimed by Ameri can fishermen tbe nets are in American waters' bnt tbey fear capture if tbey ap proach tbe cruiser. The collector of customs of this city has taken steps to bave tbe United States ship FettencUn sent to tbe spot. ' . Protecting Forelaruera. Shanghai, Nov. 19 Tbe viceroy ol Tien-Tsin ia placing soldiers around tbe foreign settlement to protect it against tbe depredation of soldiers from mutin ous camps. II tbe Japanese lane rort Arthur, it Is expected they wilt land en route to Peking, 40 miles south of Taku. Houss Robbed., A speeial dispatch to the Albany Herald, dated Lebanon, Nov, 15th baa the follow ing: This community is again exoited over a dsstardly crime committed by robbers yes terday at Waterloo. Mr. Sanford, a wealthy citizen of tbat place, had Rone away from home, leaving his wife and six-weeks old babe alone. Tbey bad lam down aod gone to sleep, when robbers, who hid evidently bees watching the premises, entered the house snd administered chloroform upon the person of Mrs. Sanford and the babe Tbey then ransacked the bouse, emptied bureau drawers and turned thiogs generally upside down. They found $345, which they took. .Mr. Sanford returned about 4 o'clock and found his wife and babe still in a stupor from the effects of the drug. Mrs Saotord was awakened without difficulty, bat the babe was almist dead, and did not revive until 9 o'clock, and then afetr vigorous treatment. Farewell Party A very enjoyable time was had at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sylvester last evening. The occasion was a farewell surprise party, given in honor of M Nellie Sylves'er, who leaves for Portland to visit her sister, Mrs. Emory Oliver. The evening was taken np by games of differ ent kinds and music until 12 o'clock, when an excellent lunch waa served, after which all departed for their homes well pleased with the evening's entertainment. The following were present: Misses Bessie Rowland. Daisy Alia way, Nellie Sylvester, Mabel Riddell, Lettie Johnson, Grace Rid dell, Hilda Beck, Grace Hill; and Messrs. Homer Angel, George Campbell, Harry Espiog, Charles Campbell, Cheater Stirr, Frank Sylvester, Dinsmore Parish and Edward Jenkins. , Severely Injnrad. Yesterday afternoon, about 2 o'clock, tbe freight train under charge of Conductor Byrnes and Engineer Ryan picked np a man on the upper aide of the t ack, one mile west' of Coyote station, who had been in jured by a parsing train. One hand and one leg were cut off, and the other limb was fractured in a horrible manner. - He gave his name as George Pearce, and said ha came from New York and was en ronte to Portland. In attempting to get on a pass ing train he had fallen aud the wheels passed over him. When asked bow long he had laid by the track, he said about two hours, and tbat it was a silly act on his part to attempt t get on the train. Tbe man was about 45 years of a;e, of respectable appearance, and appeared to be well educated. nfav4L.na Text Books- Dcfdb, O.-., Nov. 17, 1894. Editor Tmss-MorSTAMiaa: Quite a tempest has been stirred in Ore gon the past few months over the adoption of the text books for the state for the next legal term. Parties interested, do doubt, in the settlement of this important matter are acousiog and excusing each other, in some instances complimentary, but in the main of an opposite character. As a teacher, (one of the old ones,) we bave always avoided these wrangles: and in this have little to say. Our present lot of books with the exoeption of Sill's grammar are tolerable. This grammar I attempted to nse as early as 1867; studied and used it a whole year without results in any way satisfactory to me. On the noun and pro noun, the nse of capital letters and a few points of punotuation, the treatment is fair; bat as a presentation of the subject of Kn glish grammar it is by far the worst effort tbat I have ever met. Ia his prefaoe he declares that the English is almost a gram marless tongue. Grammar is the scienee of language; scienoe is knowledge set in order. Then mast ws conclude there is no order, no system in the Eaglish. We have sub stantial words in the English, attributive words, relative aod connective words, tbe same as ia every full and complete language. Io fact we can give meaning aod shades of meaning that reach the understanding of oar rsoe in a way that no language excella. Shakespeare hss written the tallest horos cope of human aotion and feeling that tbe world knows in any tongue. Milton, blind to earth, tells ot heaven and hell in strains that only revelation excelis. Here there is usage, and all language from creation nntii now has depended upin is. No, Sill is wrong; we need an Eaglish grammar, one that can treat of tbe laws of relations aod not of inflection. But rather tbau bave none let us bave the laws of inflections and faots. I do not know whether the publish ers of Sill's grammar belong to tbe Ameri can Book Company or not. If it is one of their books, and tbey have no better to offer, in tbis they should be beaten, for it ia the worst grammatical trash the Eaglish lan guage baa yet projaoed in the name ot grammar. We bave no fight against the Amerioan Book Ox. la all oar deal ings with this company they have treated us fairly and with gentlemany considera tion. With us, the correspondent of . the company, Mr. K. 1. I!, awards, bas main tained a straight-forward business relation and nothing more. We desire good books for our schools and expect to hear a good report from those io authority when the time comes for them to report. A A ROM JfBAZlKK. The Indian Tarns Up List Saturday morning an Iadian was followed into town by some aborigines from Celilo, claiming that ha had stolen a horse and saddle from them. As soon aa Dan Maloney saw him he recognised him aa tbe Indian wbo traded him the horses last sum mer, and for tbe larceny ot which he waa indicted by the grand jury, tried and con victed aod seoteooed to tbe penitentiary for ene year. He is now nnt on bail pending a decision of the supreme court to whioh the case was appealed. As soon aa possible Maloney swore out a warrant ot arrest for the Indian; but by the advice of District Attorney Jay n it was not served. I a con versation with Mr. Frank Gabel and others the Indian acknowledged that he had traded tbe horses to Mr. Maloney; bat, afterwards, when he knew thst be might be arrested for the larceny, equivocated and said, "niea tools cunUux." The Iadian is very evi dently not square in all bit dealings, for he told some persons with whom be eon versed tbat be had spent the summer in tbe vi cinity of Mt. Adsms "picking hops." Fatal Aooident. Pnnevllls Beview. George Stephens cams over from Black Butte Wednesday eyening, and reported the following fatal , accident, which occurred near Jerry Young's place on Squaw fl it: Wednesday morning Bernird Potter, who lives live miles' belsw the Fist, loaded his wagon with wheat and started for Prine ville. When opposite Mr. Young's place, in going over a rough piece of road one of tbe front wbeela suddenly gave way, burl ing Mr. Potter violently to the ground. He fell In such a position tbat the. wagon seat oaught'him fairly alongside his bony, crash ing bim in such a manner, that he diea in a few minnes, in faot life was extinct before ha ooald be extrioated from underneath the wagon. Oar informant supposes Mr. Potter to be near 60 years of age. He bas lived in that neighborhood 12 years, was industrious aud highly respected by his neighbors. He leaves a wife and five children to monra bis loss. ! JL Tonehlas; Soane East Portland Chronicle. There was a touching soene last Monday at the court bonse as tbe aged mother of Harold Pilkington took leave of her way ward son just prior to his departure for Salem to serve out a two years' sentence for embezzlement. The poor old woman broke down completely. "I have bad many bard trials during my life.' she said, "bnt tbis is the worst that bas ever fallen to my lot." Many stout hearts were moved by the emo tions of the suffdriog woman and maay eyes were filled with tears. Sheriff Seirs ess I Monday eyening. Aa effort will be made to have the sentence set aside on the grounds of error, but it is doubtful if this oan be ao complished. . Mt- Hood Hose Csv Tbe meeting held at Mi, Hood Hoae Co. 'a house last Saturday evening was quite largely attended, aud a complete reorgani zation of tbe company was effected. Mr, C, L. Phillips called the meeting to order, and he waa honored by being elected presi dent of the company. Mr. Fisher was elected secretary, and Mr. C J. Stubling, treasurer. There were several new names added to tbe company, aod the roster of members now ia very complete. Thajnem-I bership comprises some of the most aotive; firemen in the eity, and, if aotivity and! plook auooeed in fire matters tbe aame as iu! other affaire inoident to an existence, Mt.l OnnA Hnu P-rt afitl L . 1 , ' position. low. I