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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-13

JOHN DILLON, Thomas Sheehan and
James Fleming, OF West Brighton,
Staten Island, were killed by poisonous
gases from q cesspool recently.
THREE hundred miners had narrow
escape from suffocation in the Cayuga
pit Scranton, Pa, the engine house
burning and stopping the fans
THE father Of Pugilist Sullivan died
1t Boston on the 9th.
Two Of the largest natural gas wells
ever developed in the Pittsburgh dis
trict have been struck lately. The gas
from these wells is sufficient to run half
the mills in the city, and pretty thor
oughly explodes the stories that the gas
Is giving out
THK Vermont Senate will be made up
of 20 Republicans and Democrat and
the House Of III Republicans, So Demo
Gratis and Farmers Leaguers
MINE breweries in Boston and vicinity
have been discovered by q Government
measurer sent from Washington to be
using oversize packages.
A DESPERATE attempt was made on
the 9Th to wreck the St Louis and Chi
cago express on the New York Central
&C Old Troy N Z. Some men who en-
doaEored 10 remove the obstruction were
nred on and one wounded
TIE election in Maine came OF on the
oth. showing gains for the Republican
ticket Reeds majority for Congress
uns surprisingly large 'sxceeding $500
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.

THE President left Washington on
the 9Th for Cresson, Pa.
INSTRUCTIONS have been issued to Off
Gals declaring the arid lands again
open.
A CONGRESSMAN name not mentioned)
while walking in Washington with an
other mans wife, was recently pounded
by the irate husband.
THE land Office at Buffalo, in the Pub
lie Land Strip has been ordered to be
removed to Beaver
THE friends Of Congressman Nc
Kinley have decided to put forth their
best efforts in his behalf and will try to
give him victory like that secured by
the Speaker in Maine. The leading
Republican speakers in the House will
make one or more speeches in his behalf.
COLONEL Polk, Of North Carolina, Ma
tional lecturer of the Farmers ALI
ance, was in Washington recently.
He says the Alliance is not only in good
health, but the movement is rapidly
spreading and sweeping its way all over
the land.
THE Senate in executive session con.
frmed the following nominations among
others: j. B. Richardson, of Kansas,
Consul at Matamoras; George L. Dobson
as register of the land-office at Buffalo,
Ok; w. T. Walker as receiver of public
moneys at Buffalo, Ok; B. A. Holmes
rs postmaster at Pleasanton, Kan, and
z R Crofton as postmaster at Liberty,
Mo.
TIE Lafayette monument commits
sion have at last selected site for the
statue. 1t is at the intersection OF Fiji
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
Washington, on small plot south OF
the Treasury building.
THE First Comptroller of the Treas
ury has rendered decision in which he
holds that a commissioner Of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition can be an officer
of the commission and commissioner
1T the same time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-13
THE WEST.

RICHARD GUENTHER Consul-Gcneral
to Mexico, is i'll at his home in Oshkosh,
Wis He had been spending few
weeks vacation at Oshkosh. and intended
to start for Mexico in day or two.
CHAIRMAN BLANCHARD, Of the Central
Traffic Association, who has just re-
turned to Chicago from New York,
seems confident that the new uniform
bill OF lading will soon be in use by all
the roads leading eastward from Chi
cago
NEVADA Republicans have nominated
r. X. Colcord for Governor.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, has q population
Of 5O,674.
THE Republicans of the Sixth Michi-
gan Congressional district nominated
Hon. William Ball, OF Hamburg, to sue
coed Mark S. Brewer, who declined re-
nomination. The nominee is the presl-
dent of the State Senate and acting
Lieutenant-Govern
THE Union Labor convention at Des
Moines, Iowa, nominated General
weaver LOT congress.
THE Republicans OF the Fifth Mime
sofa Congressional district renominated
Hon. S. &. Comstock by reclamation.
AT the reunion Of the SEVENTEEN In
diana-President Harrison's old regi-
ment-near Indianapolis, q letter Of re-
greet from him was read. He was re-
elected president
An electrician at San Francisco re-
Gently received 1000 volts without fatal
results.
A CLEVELAND (O) electric car re-
Gently ran into locomotive. One per-
son was killed and about twelve in
jured.
SEVENTEEN men lost their lives by a
premature blast in the Northern Pacific
yards at Spokane Falls, Wash, on the
9th.
BRAKEMEN and switchmen on the To
ledo Columbus & Ohio have struck.
In the Fourth Minnesota district the
Democrats have nominated Walter II.
Butler, OF Fayette, for Congress.
THE Republicans of the Eighth Michi'
gan district have nominated Congress-
man A. T. Bliss.
In its second census enumeration
Portland, Ore, gained 14,e6O over the
first count 1t now has SO, 442 inhabit-
ants
The stage from Georgetown to Auburn,
CAL, was stopped by lone highwayman
and the express box secured.
MINNESOTA Democrats have nominal
ed Thomas Wilson, OF Winona, for Gov.
ernor
FRANCIS MURPHY, temperance orator,
was recently married to Mrs Rebecca
Fisher, of Council Bluffs, Iowa
A LIVELY run was made on the say.
ings bank at South Bend, Ind, but de-
posts were placed faster than they we're
withdrawn.
THE Democrats of the Seventh Mich
igan district have renom'nated Con.
gresham Justin R. Whiting by acclama
! ton.
FRANK COLLIER, the attorney who has
been on trial for insanity before Judge
Gary at Chicago. was discharged by or
der OF the judge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-13
THE WORLD AT LARGE,
Summary OF the Daily News
CONGRESSIONAL.


THE Senate resumed consideration OF the
Tariff bill ON the lth, debate being under the
agreement limiting discubsion on each sub
feet to I'VE minutes to each Senator Con.
adorable progress was made. The pro-
ceodings OF tho House principally consisted
of q tilt between Messrs. Cummings, Of New
York. and Cannon, OF Illinois, on a question
Of personal privilege The Clayton Brock
inridge case was further argued, and the
House adjourned
THE Senate on the bth spent the day In
considering the Tariff bill, and made good
progresa Binding twine was placed on the
free list, and Senator Quay's amendment to
take qulnine from the free list and make II
dutiabie was defeated by 10 yeas to IS nays.
1.-THE House took mp the CLAY ton -Breckin'
ridge case Immediately after assembling.
and after lengthy arguments by vote OF
lO6 yeas to 6! nays declared the seat Of Mr..
Breckenridge vacant At the evening session
pension bills were considered.
TEE Senate on the 9Th further considered
the Tariff II. The various items In the
bill were rapidly considered The bill was
practically disposed Of with the excep.
tion Of the sugar schedule and tho reciproc-
ity features, which were passed. 1t was
agreed that voting should commence on the
bill Tuesday and continue with limited
debate until the third reading should be
reached. :. >. The entire day In the House
was devoted to consideration OF the confer.
ence report on the River and Harbor bill +,
which was finally agreed to and the House
adjourned.
THE Senate on the 9Th agreed to the con.
ference report on the River and IIarbor bill
and then continued the Tariff bill The
committee amendment to the bill imposing
q duty on sugars above No. Is Dutch stand
nwA 40 ANkA
ments increasing the duty on sugar were
adopted and the sugar schedule was consid-
cred during the entire session.. Much Of
the time of the House was occupied in Sc
curing quorum. and when II was secured
District of Columbia business was consld-
cred until adjournment
ON the 9th the Senate further discussed
the Tariff b II. the sugar schedule being
under consideration. The bill was finally
ordered to third reading, hut an adjourn
ment was had before vote.... The House
attempted to take up contested election
case, but all efforts to secure q quorum
failed and the House ad !ourned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-13
GENERAL.

CLEANING house returns for the week
ended September O showed On average
increase OF compared with the corre-
spending week OF last year. In New
York there was decrease OF "a
BARON WIssMANN, OF East African
fame. was given banquet ut Bremen.
In the course OF speech which he
made he announced his design OF plac-
ing steamers on. Lake Victoria Nyanza
and Tanganyika. He also said he would
90 to England to arrange for the con-
struction OF vessels for service on the
lakes.
The Austrian Minister is blamed for
his miserly policy in regard TO provid-
ing protection against floods lnsufii-
cient appropriations have been made
for this purpose. The Emperor has
given nearly $4,000 personally for the
benefit Of the sufferers.
TIE dock laborers, coal porters, sail
ors and firemen ut Southampton have
struck against the employment OF non
union men. The strikers have placed
pickets ut the railway stations, who
menace non-unionists who are going
from London to take their places
SEVEN hundred Jewish families have
left Odessa. Russia. in ten days for En-
gland, America and Australia
A TELEGRAM from Alden says that Mr..
Thompson, an official OF tho British East
Africa Company, has forcibly removed
the German flag at Kimbo Vitu.
ELECTIONS have been held throughout
Bulgaria, resulting in a great triumph
for the Government
THERE was serious riot OF striking
dock laborers ut Southampton, England.
on the 9th. The Riot act was read and
the disorder suppressed by the military.
Several persons were injured.
CANON LIDDoN. OF England, Is dead.
DURING tho German mancuvers at
Muhlberg, three hussars, while attempt
ing to swim their horses across the
Elbe, were drowned. A number OF
their comrades narrowly escaped q SIM
liar fate.
SALvApoR's army has been disbandcd
A SERIOUS outbreak of typhus fever
has occurred in Upper Silesia.
CABLES from Australia indicate that
the great strike which has paralyzed
many trades and nearly brought bust
ness to q standstill shows signs OF col
lapsing. The inconvenience and suf-
fering caused throughout tho country is
so great that the strikers are deprived
OF public sympathy and support
MUcu interest has boon excited in
Paris by the announcement that Mrs.
Langtry is to appear in LAS You Like
It. in that city
THE New Zealand House Of Repro
sentatives has rejected by Il majority of
twelve the Government proposal to
nominate delegates to the convention to
be held to consider the question OF the
federation OF the Australian colonies.
THE Irish registrars annual report
estimates the population Of Ireland at
4, $50, 500. The number of persons cmi
grating to other countries during the
year was 7O,477. The death rate COM
pared favorably with other years and an
increase in the number of marriages was
racordad
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-13
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it ispleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NV
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-05-17

Co. In 1868 he took up his residence in
The Dallcs, and has made his home here
since that time.
Father Hsrman lived in an eventful epoch
of the worlds history, the transition from
the stage.coach to the steam engine, and
from the horse-carriers to The electric tele-
graph. He had vivid recollections of these
events, and it was entertaining to listen to
were forged by him, which are now IN use all
over the worlf. In 1925 he joined the Ma
sonic order in Paris, and was perhaps the
oldest Mason in Oregon at the tine of his
death. He was man of most generous
impulses, and we doubt if he was ever
actuated by any other motive than the
welfare of his fellows. With strong faith
in the truths of Christianity, and being i'm
bued with lasting principles of temperance,
his life work was devoted to rescuing men
from the evils of intemperance and restor-
ing them to their families and the commu.
nifty. Of merry, jovial disposition. he
carried sunshine and smiles wherever he
went. For the past quarter OF a century
he has been called by the endearing title OF
Father Harman, and no one had warmer
place in the hearts of relatives and friends.
He has left large number of sons and
daughters in Oregon, Iiinois and Canada.
His first wife was buried in England and his
second preceded him only few months.
God blessed him in this world with kind,
owing disposition, and now, after long |
lfe of usefulness, he has rested from his |
labors, and God has rewarded him in the
heaven above
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-05-17
Still Successful,


Last Sunday, May llth, was the day set
for the change of division terminus to Una
tilla, and the engineer who hauled the pas.
senger train from Portland, was ordered to
proceed to Umatilla. This he quietly re-
fused to do, and the master mechanic was
forced to put another engineer on the loco
motive. The run of the engineer who
brought the train here is to The Dalles and
back TO Portland on No. 3. When the
west bound train pulled in another man
was requested to take the train to Portland,
and he refused to replace the engineer on
his usual run. Several were consulted With
a like result, and finally the master me-
chanic was compelled to allow the engineer,
whom he attempted to replace, to return to
Portland. The matter was done very quiet
ly; but we think it has effectually stopped
any change in the terminus as far as the
engineers are concerned. These men un-
derstald their business and their rights,
and will suffer no innovation in either. As
we have stated before in these columns,
the run of lS7 miles is too long for human
endurance, and should not be demanded.
The community will uphold any class of
men who knowing their rights are willing
to defend them against en:roachments Of
corporations. The gorges of the Cascades
are the most difficult part of the road, and
human energies should not be SO taxed as to
render men incapable of exercising that
watchfrl care against burnt bridges, land.
slides and washouts which the safety of the
passengers-who are entrusted to the en-
gineer's skill and discernment-requlres.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-05-17
Death or Father Hartman.

Father Harman, who has been resident
of the city since 1868 and CT the state since
1852, died this morning at the residence of
his daughter. Mrs. o. D. Doane. He has
suffered from paralysis for several years,
and last week, when he was driven through
the streets in buggy was the first time he
had left his room for long while. The
day afterward he suffered another stroke
of paralysis. from which he never rallied;
but passed away peacefully this morning
about l o'clock. William Harman was
born in England in 1904. and came to
America while yet young man. He crossed
the ocean in the same ship in which was
brought to this country the first locomotive
engine ever used in America, and after land
ing in New York superintended the pu tting
together of the different parts. While
Chicago was a small town Father Hartman
worked there at his trade of blacksmith.
and was among the first to Join the great
WashIngtonian temperance movement,
which principles he steadily maintained un-
til his death. He has been identified with
different temperance societies, and was at
one time state lecturer for the Good Tenn
plars. In 1852, Father Harman came to
Oregon, and settled in Oregon City, where
he did work ON some of the first Steamers
on the Willamette river. While doing
blacksmith work at this point, Hon. D. P.
Thompson was his helper. Early in the
sixties he removed to the Cascades, where
he worked in the construction of the steam.
ers formerly operated by the old o. s. N.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-05-17
The Campaign Opened.

The opening of the Republican campaign
court house. The speaker, Hon. B. B.
Bsekman, was introduced by Col. T. s.
Lang in very neat speech. MIR. Beekman,
although young man, Is well versed in the
political history of the country, and dis.
cussed the issues between the two parties IN
a very mastery manner. He stated that a
party to he entrusted with the management
should answer to three tests, and these
were: lst. record; I'd, attitude on questions
now before the people; Sd, character and
eligibility of candidates. Judged by these,
the speaker demonstrated in very logical
manner the eminent fitness of the Repub-
lican party. Going back to 1856 be traced
the history of the organization through the
ordeals of civil war, reconstruction and
Democratic reputation eras. 1t had saved
the country when the union was imperilled
by the followers of state rights, and again,
when the war cloud had passed over the
nation, it restored peace and tranquility to
the states lately in rebellion. After the
war had closed, and heavy debt hung over
the United States, it saved the nations
honor and integrity by maintaining its obi.
cations. Peace and unexampled prosperity
had been the result of Republican rule, and
no fairer record existed than that of this
organization. In speaking of the acts of
the party and Its leaders the speaker grew
eloquent and was frequently applauded. In
discussing the tariff Mr.. Beekman proved
that high protective tariffs had been fol-
lowed by prosperity in all branches of busi-
ness, and that low or revenue tariffs had
usually been followed by disaster to the
best interests OF the nation. The address
was listened to with the greatest attention,
aud MIR. Beekman made an able presenta-
tion of the issues In this campaign and left
a good impression of himself with the au-
dience. MIR. Beekman made many friends
by the candid manner in which he discussed
the live questions now agitating the people,
and when he addresses Dalles audience
again he will attract very large number OF
our people to hear him.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-05-17
Farewell Rapouet.

A banquet in honor of Miss Iollister and
Miss Puss Hollister, was given by several
OF their gentlemen friends Wednesday even.
ing at Cram & Corsens ice-cream parlors.
The Misses Hollister left on the midnight
train for Nebraska, where they will make
their future home. These young ladies',
who have resided in this city for several
years past, have a long list of friends, who
sincerely regret their departure.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. N. H.
Lochhead, DIR. and Mrs. Rinehart, DIR. o
c. Hollister, Misses Hollrster, Puss Hollis
ter, Michel, Annette Michel, Rowland,
Allie Rowland, Crossen, Mardcn, Williams.
Meyers, Lusher, Mulligan, Crandall and
Atwater. Messrs. j. Crandall, F. Aberna-
thy, e. Williams. H. Lonsdale. N. Wilson
r. Simmons, 2. Ainsworth, @. Weeks, H.
Nuckols, II. Maler, NJ. Bolton and j. Web.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1890-05-17
wEATHER-CRop BULLETIN NO. o.

Oregon State Wrather Bureau in CO. opera.
tion ,oith U. s. Signal Service, c.ntrul office,
Portland, Oregon. For ,ceek ending May
10, 1890:
weeks continued up to Wednesday of this
week, when it tell, being more near the nor.
NAL. The temperature fell to near the frost
point, but owing to the cloudy weather no
frosts are reported to have occurred.
During the week rain fell in all sections
of the state, being quite copious except in
the Willamette valley. Nearly two inch,s
fell in Jackson county; an inch in Douglas
and Josephine; generally less than one
quarter of an inch in the Willamette valley;
and in Eastern Oregon from 10 to nearly
10 of an inch Rain has been needed, and
more would prove beneficial. Present indi.
cations are for more rain.
The amount of sunshine has been about
the average. Thunder storms were expert.
enced In Southern and Eastern Orr. Ion on
the 81, 81, 4th, 5:h, 9th and 7th instants.
The weather conditions have been very
beneficial to crops of all kinds. Spring
sown wheat especially Deeded rain, and in
those districts where it was most needed it
fell. Unusual as it may appear in the Will
lamette valley the soil is very dry and in
sections hard. While all crops are growing,
yet good, general rain would prove to be
very beneficial. The subsoil IS generally |
very moist yet, but small seeds. spring sown
grain, and the like, need surface moisture. |
The cooler, cloudy weather that has pre-
vailed the latter few days has proven very
beneficial. Grasses sre heading out in Sec
tions; alfalfa has good stand. The grass
Is generally reported to be in good condi.
lion. Crops are growing finely and rain Is
needed is reported from all sections. On
The S.h general rain prevailed in Eastern
Oregon, which will tend to lessen the possi-
Die injurious effects OF the warm, dry
weather..
The warm weather has rapidly melted the
nows in the mountains. All streams in
oregon are rising, but no danger is appre-
ended. The Willamette river at Portland
las risen SIX feet during the week, and the
urrent is swift. The Powder, Grande
.onde, Umatilla, Umpqua and Rogue rivers
re rising The Columbia has risen, and is
ow on slow steady rise.
B. S. PAGUF,
Observer U. S. Signal Service.
Asst. Director Oregon w. B.