The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1889-02-01
TELEGRApnIc NEWS.
Big Fire.

TELEGRAPnIc NEWS.
Big Fire.
HELEnA, Mon., Jan. 2o.--Fourteen build.
ings were destroyed by fire at Missoula, Mont,
at an early hour yesterday morning. The flames
broke out In dwelling occupied by Sallie Lee,
q courtesan, situated on the western end Of
Front street. The buildings adjoining were ali
frame and the FIRE spread rapidly westward.
The fire department was powerless 10 stop
the flames, owing to the insufficiency Of the
water supply and part Of the frcplugs being
frozen. Jim Lees banking and gambling house
was also consumed, and 5000 Is reported bur.
led beneath the ruins. The loss win probably
reach SO, 600. A railroad man was seriously
injured by fall dnring the PROCESS Of the fire.
Looks Like War.
LONDON. Jan. zo.--Stanhope, secretary Of
state for war, addressed meeting in Lincoln.
shire last evening. lie said thunder cloud
was hanging over Europe and that soon or later
Il would burst, bringing the fercest and most
horrible war ever known. Il was impossible TO
view the preparations for war now being
made throughout Europe withou, feeling thai
war was approaching. lie hoped, that the
WtsAsA W AstsEt&Ha AtaAGAitltH WOulu DIGSGut
that nation being involved.
A Rumor.'
Ngw Yogx, Jim. 28.-A Washington special
to the Post says: Frhere has been for several
days rurnor that there Is sharp difference Of
opinion In the cabinet on account Of the alleged
Samoan complications. The latest form which
this rumor has taken is that Secretary Whitney
or Secretary Bayard may resign. Attempts
made this morning 10 obtain any authorized in
formation on the subject were no, successful.
Getting Ready.
SACRAMENTO. Jan. zS.--Generai Orion /,
receiving applications from volunteers for service
In case Of war with Germany. John r. Ford,
late sergeant OF campany NJ. Second cavalry o
volunteers. at Redwood City, was the first TO
apply. General Orion says that at the presen.
rate $1,000 men could be raised in thirty days.
Colonel Kewcn has had numberless personal
applications.
Ridiculous Law,
SANTA FR, N. NJ, Jan. zS.-The most no
torionsly Objectionable libel bill that has ever
been introduced in any legislature in America
has passed both houses Of the assembly. Tn,
governor IL hard at work preparing 4 length!
veto, which will be transmitted to the council TO
morrow. II will accomplish nothing. however
as the bill viii be passed over his head, a
others have been. (, makes II libel for
person To read aloud from a newspaper any
thing derogaiory TO the good name Of another
and punishable by heavy fine and imprison
reni. This Is only one Of the outrageous pro
visions defined in this act. II is the prindpa
topic in this city to-day, and meets with tn
diSapproval Of all.
Besieged.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-The house CON
mittee on judiciary held special meeting to-da
| to hcaF addresses from the members Of III
Woman Suffrage Association in support Of a
amendment 10 the constitution Of the Unite
States, granting the elective franchise 10 women
Among the speakers were Susan u. Anthony
Isabella Beecher Hooker, Rev. Olympia Brow
Mrs. Clara Il. Colby, edi,oraof the Woman
TyibaAe, Mrs. A. $. Duniway, Of Oregon an
others.
| That Deadlock.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. 2s.-Bsilo,ir
for United States senator was kept up In bo
houses to-day Delegate Shelton created sc
kation in the house by the statement that he h:
been approached with an offer Of money in co
sideration Of the abandonment Of his polite
convictions and affiliations, and Of his votii
for the republican candidate for United Stat
senator. A committee was appainted to iavs
tigaie and report as soon as possible.
Pensioned.
wAsHiscros, ID. c. Jan. a7.-Represen
tive Hermann has secured the passage in I
house Of the bill pcnsioning Colonel James w
! erx, Of Douglas county, Or, the amount
pension being $40 per month. Colonel Wat
Is over 81 years Of age and one ofthe few sur
vors Of the war in Oregon Of 1874. During
! Indian wars in oregon he rendered valua
service to the then territory as colonel Of
!. volunteer regiment.
/ Boulanger Elected.
$ PARIS, Jan. 27.-The polls closed at P.
4 The attendance Of voters was unprecedente
large. Perfect quiet prevails. Few police
seen on the streets, nearly all being held
reserve. The cabinet is expected to meet
the ministry Of the interior tomorrow. CT
plete returns show the following result: Boul
ger 244,o7o, Jacques I62, $40. Boale I6,7
other candidates Io.o3o; Boulsnger's plural
{ 3d. $50; Boulanger's majority, s4,7sz.
Some Defeats.
. ZANZIBAR, Jan. 27.-An engagement L
place at Darei-Saism on Friday, resulting
the defeat OF the Arabs, many Of whom v
8 killed. During the fight the FIRST lieutenan
y the German warship Sophie was killed by
stroke. The defeat ofthe Arabs renders
n position Of the captured missionaries still n
:. dangerous.
SUAKIM, Jan. 77.--A prominent mercl
: from Chartoum has confirmed the report
the Mahdi was defeated by Senussi. He
:. - declares that the white prisoner was no
~ European, and certainly not Emin.
The Capital Removed.
: PREscoTT. A. T., Jan. a7.-The resid
q, Of this place are anything but pleased over
removal Of the capital ofthis territory from
mr. to Phoenix. Excitement over the indecent |
Ie. of the legislature to take from Mort
TO Arizona the only public institution she pos
es, has been at fever heat for several days,
an alteration occurred last night bet'
Samuel Purdy, Of Yuma county, and Cove
- Zulick, over discussion Of the question.
hr Rev. Moody.
ds SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27.--To-day was
to beginning of the last week Of the season
which d. L. Moody was engaged to col
ne revival services in this city, and it wa.
nis probably the last Sunday he will appear
ell Next Sunday he will probably begin reli
IN revival in Oakland.
DIED.
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