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10 EXPLORE ALASKA.
The Frank Leslie rarty Arrive at
Fort Tow nscnd.

PoRr TOWNSEND Wash, April is
The government steamer Patterson ar
rived from San Francisco to o-day, hav'
ing aboard the exploring expedition
sent out by the Frank leslie newspaper
to explore the wilds OF Alaska. The
party consists Of Il. II. Wells, chief of
the expedition; H. Il. schanz, an as
tronomer, ana y. q, Glove, an artist.
The party do not propose to join the
Lieutenant ITeaton Alaska cxploringeS-
petition. which will 10 up Copper river:
The Frank Leslie party viii proceed
to juneau, Alaska, on the Patterson,
and thence will cross overland to
the Chilsat riyerand thence will explore
the White river to its Junction with the
Yukon ana tlitnce to the source OF the
latter river, after which they will cross
tho mountainous divide To Copper river.
The party will continue on to the outlet,
and then return home,
, 1890-04-24
TO AID AGRICULTURE
Senator Vance's Farmers
Warehouse Bill.
DISCUSSED IN COMMITTEE.
Prominent Members of the National
Farmers Alliance Argue
in Its Behalf.

WAsniSGToN, April 22.--The senate
committee on agriculture and forestry
to-day had under consideration Senator
Vanco's bill to provide for system of
warehouses for farm products through
out the country, TO 10 operated by the
government which is to issue notes
upon deposits OF grain therein.
Colonel Polk, president of the National
Farmers Alliance, read long argu-
ment in support of the measure, which,
he said, had been formulated by com.
mitteo appointed by convention Of the
National Farmers Industrial Alliance.
held at st, Louis on December 3, 1850
Hc skctched the decline in agricul.
tural values, in the face OF the
marvellous progress and development
otothor Industries and interests during
something should he done for the farm.
er. He laid the iault upon the ilnan.
cial system of the government, which
resulted in high-priced money and low.
priced products. AS a remedy Colonel
Polk suggested; First, to restore silver
to its dignity and place as "a money
metal, with all the rights of coinage and
the qualities of legal tender which gold
possesses; second, to loan sufficient
amounts of currency directly to the
people at low rate of interest to meet
the legitimate demands of the business
of the country and which shall be legal
tender for all debts, public and private;
third, To secure to such issue equal dig
nifty with the money metals hy bnsing
IL on real, tangible, substantial values.
Colonel Polk was followed by Dr. Z.
w. McCune, chairman OF the national
committee ON legislation of the alliance,
who add resgpd him splT mara nn nrt io,,I,rI,s
to tho merits and details of the system
OF warehouses, as outlined In the bill.
He asserted that the merchandise thus
stored would not detoriorate below the
IN kct standard, and that the aystcm
had proved feasible and practicable in
California, whore the GrHngcrs' bank in
1889 loaned 100000 on certificates
issued To farmers on wheat deposited In
them
, 1890-04-24
A FIENDIsH CRIME.
Two Little Girls Outraged by
Drunken Hrif-Brecds.

SALEM, April a. Butteryillc. on the
Willamette river below Salem, was the
scene u few evenings since of hendish
outrage by two men on u couple of little
girls, not over und . years old.
Two half-brccds, Thought 10 have bccn
Jack Ritchie and Adolpli Guuhcs. On
ticed the two lttlo girls into u barn,
where they attcm pted to outrage them.
Tho men had boen drunk all night and
had robbed u saloon at Butteryille
Tho elder of tho girls was badly in
jured and Is not vet able To walk, al
though tho Outrage was on Friday.
Mrs. Goulet the mother W the chill
drcn, took q revolver and 1ent in search
of the fcnds when the little girls came
crying to her and told her whnt had been
done but the men had Pot away.
Richie was arrested aud is now In jail
here. The other man csrapci..
, 1890-04-24

SALEM, Or, April is,-silas Alder.
man, tho eleven. year.old son of Charles
Alderman, who lives between MoCoy
and Lincoln In Polk county, had his
head blown oil yesterday afternoon
while out hunting with his cousin, a boy
of tho same age While getting over a
fence he was playing with tho gun, look
ing down the barrel from the mul1le,
and turning the weapon over the ham.
mer caught on the fence and the gun
discharged, tue load entering at the eye
and causing death instantly.
, 1890-04-24
A wARsaousn BURN ED.
A Fire In San rrancisco Docs 800.
600 Dnmaae

SAN FRAScIsco, April ci.- A fire
broke out this evening in Nevill 4 Co. $
big Warehouse, at the foot OF California
street. resulting ~ q total loss Of about
siO0.0Oo. The Insurance Is not known.
The lire started on the second floor,
and made rapid headwny. Aside
ings, most OF the burning
material was cotton and jutc, Neville
4 Co.'S loss will probably reach $50, ,ocO.
One portion of the building was used by
whitman, Pcck Il Co, as d siorcroop for
their stock OF teas. Their loss Will prob.
ably he $4,000. Tho firm of john T..
Cutting Il Co, will suffer slight loss, as
their building udjoincd the burning one.
, 1890-04-24
srRIkINa ssArrLE PRINTERS
The Time, R.frs,s to Come T. t,s
NOI'. Terms,

SEATTLE, Wash. April 2i,-The Times
printers and pressmen are still out. They
demand pay at a thirteen EN- scale for
IN eleven and halt em measure. The
Times management reluctantly conceded
the demand. The union then demanded
that they sign contract to this effect.
This the Times people refused to do, and
the printers and prcssnien were ordered
cut by the union. The Times got out a
paper yesterday with the assistance Of
the reporters and rat printers, 1t will
also issue paper to night. Manager
Dempsey to-day issued "A circular to the
union printers offering TO pay the ad-
yanced scale and threatening to import
rats" IL tho printers do not return to
WORK Immediately, Sixteen men arc
affected by the strike.
, 1890-04-24
HE AyY DAMAGES DEMANDED.
moDonaid'- suit Against the seattle,
Iake shDf. 4 East,rn

SEATTLE, Wash, March 10. -Ex Pres.
ident j. Il. Mcdonald has filed against
the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern road
his claim for salary aud accounts while
president OF the corporation. lie says
that he Was employed by the defend
ants to act as its president and con
tnued IN It's service from May I, lSS5, to
February 10, lsS7. lie demands for his
services during that time, at the value
ofsB. Wp pcr nnnum, {2s $50, with 10 per
cent. interest added. lie furiherdcmands
reimbursement for the private car 'Sno-
uualmio, which was purchased by him
from the Oregon Railway n Navigation
Company, aud now belonging TO the de
iendauts, In the sun of S5.935.Si Tho
original cost waa 81 225,si on which tho
defendants, ho alleges. paid but Sl,ODD.
y further ,tiri ofSl li6,76 for the repairs
and equipment OF the car paid for by
him, and which he alleges the defend
ants sanction, is another part OF the
claim.
Judgment Is demanded from the de-
iendant company in the sum OF $50, 1880
and interest
, 1890-04-24

Two Hotels Destroyed. with u Loss
~ san .uun


CuESrY, Wash, Aprl 2l.--Fire broke
out in the Elite hotel this morning
between anu o o'clock, in the kitchen.
and got under such Roadway that tho
tire department could not control the
flames. I lie Oakcs house. In the adiDin-
ing block, soon caught ANA botl hnild-
ings were totally destroyed. They were
frame buildings.
Mrs ellison. proprietor of tho Elite
loses 81 500 Insurance about 81, 100 The
loss on tho Oakcs house is $1,000; in.
surancc. $500,
The Northern Pacific passenger depot
was saved only by the wind blowing in
the opposite direction. The Northern
Pacific Company had a number Of
loaded cars on side track that caught
fire from the heat of burning buildings,
but the main line switches were thrown
open and tho ears were run down tho
main line to place of safety. Tho
Northern Pacific elevator building was
In great danger and was saved only by
the shifting OF the wind.
The Cheney fire department did heroic
work, but could not control the fire,
owing to its head way and the high wind
prevailing.
, 1890-04-24
Tar sooMEns.
Celebration OF the Oklahoma Ami
versary Funeral OF Couch.

KANSAS CRY, April - "A year ago
to-day Oklahoma became part of the
puhlic domain. Tho anniversary WAS
itungly celebrated throughout the
country. In every city public meetings
were held to give expression to tho
feelings OF the settlers.
At Oklahoma City, instead of re-
ioicing, there was mourning over the
death Of Captain Couch His funeral
occurred at noon and 1t brought to-
gciher large concourso OF people.
To-da had been decided upon by
Cherokee boomers as n ntting time to
move upon the hcrokec strip No trouble
occurred however, the settlcrs having
determined TO obey President Harrison's
order to keep oil tho Indian lands until
formally opened by congress
, 1890-04-24
UNION PACIFIC MINE FIRE.
Tho Loss Estimated at About On
Million.

Rock srRiscs, wyo,, April ga hro
has bcen ail day in progress IN a mine
owned by the Union Pacific. It is
10 have been started by Chinese
while cooking meat One explosion hns
occurred, and several men have been
badly burned. II Is believed that II will
bc necessary to Hood the mine TO cxtin-
,,uisb the iiamss. Tho loss will DO ST.
000,00U.
, 1890-04-24
wALLA WALLA NEWS ITEMS.
A Convict who Prove. to Have Been
tnnoceut,

WALLA WALLN, April lo.--Nearly two
years ago James Williams and John
Bra1ie arrived here to serve five years in
the penitcntiary for robhery at Spokane.
When conviCte ted Williams said that
Brazie, who was a boy of H. was inno-
cent Shortly aftcrward papers, incud-
ing an affidavit from Williams
regarding Brazie's innocence, were
sent TO the governor praying for
pardon. but were lost. This morning
Williams made "a confession completely
clearing BrHzie oi the charge. and wing
that he never saw the boy until after his
arrest, II Is bclieyod that the governor
will pardon him when the facts are pro
sCntcd.
The Farmers Alliance this afternoon
adopted resolution iavoring tho aboli.
tion OF tho duty on iutc twino and cloth
md other prime agricultural necessities
Hereafter the sessions will be held with
closed doors
Farmers generally are enthusiastic
over the condition Of the growing grain.
There never were better prospects.
, 1890-04-24
KILLED ms MAN.
A Lumbermun Shoots the Enemy He
Is Try Ing TO Arrest.

LOUISVILLE, April 22.--'rhe report
comos from Casllensburg that Colonel
w. l.. Smith, manager OF lumber com.
pany near Pineville. on Saturday shot
and killed Frank Phillips. When he
met Phillips some weeks ago the Latter
charged him with being the man who,
during the war had Phillips father ar.
rested and sent to prison. THIS, Smith
denied, and apparently satisfied phil-
lips. That night, however, Phillips
him while Ia bed, inllicting u wound
which was painful, but not dangerous.
When Smith recovered he got from
Governor Fleming, of West Virginia, a
rcquisiii0n on Governor Buckncr for
Phillips arrest. Smith was attempting
to arrest Philips when the latter was
killed
, 1890-04-24
THIEVES RAIDED.
Eight OF Them Captured by the
Seattle Police.

SEATTLE, April 1.-The police at Z A,
NJ. raidcd the Alma house in White
Chapel, aud captured eight weli-known
thieves and recovered q large amount of
stolen goods. The house has long been
regarded as fence for thieves. Day
bclorc yesterday one Of the inmates was
caught settling lot OF atoien goods. and
this led TO the raid. seven men and one
, 1890-04-24

SYRACUSE \. y, April 22.-Joseph r.
Kearney, the 25ycarold son Of the
millionaire brewer, William Kcnrncy,
of this city, was shot and mortally
wounded early this morning by Miss
Lizzie Dean, beautiful young woman
whom he was accused OF betrayinr. The
matter created a great sensation. Kcur-
ney wen; with the cir. couple of years,
until recently, and, II is Claimed be-
trayed her. \ short time ago hu began
paying attentions to another girl This
seemed to drive Lizzie to desperation.
, 1890-04-24
Twenty THOUSAND GOES.
Nothing In the Way Of the sullivan
jackson Fight.

sAs FRANcisco. April a. President
Fulda Tonight presented the recon-
mcndutions adopted by the board of
directors Of the Athletic club last night,
TO the elect that n purse of SO, 900
would be subscribed for contest TO "A
finish between John l.. Sullivan AMI
Peter Jackson. The club had already
agreed to give these hcavy-weights Il
purse of $4,000, but Sullivan has posi-
lively refused to enter Tho contest for
general fuvor, and when II WAS put to a
vote before the club. II was Adopted al
most unanimously. II is understood
tha, the fight will not take pl ace before
September
, 1890-04-24
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Oh ailenge for n Duel.

LoruvrILE, April CIV. Z. Camp
bell, assistant enrolling clerk of the
Kentucky house. has sent a challenge to
fight duel to Thomas IA, Davis, editor
Of tho Nashville Republican. Davis
published that Campbell had left debts
unpaid when he recently went away
from Augusta, Ky. Campbell threat.
ems TO kill Davis on sight If aIduel is
declined.
, 1890-04-24
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
\ Prominent Ranohmsp Thrown
From His Blackboard.

Tuy DALLfs, Or. Aprii S.-W. G.
Fariton, manager Of the Prinvillc Land
a. Stock Company, was killed On the
10th inst, seventy-hve miles southwest
of The Dallcs. lie left his house on tho
Muddy IN his buck board about o A. NJ,
and was found dead NJ -iP. NJ. lie fol.
lowed the Canyon city road for ak
miles and then turned into hy-roal,
going 10 ono Of the ranches. The indi.
cntions were that the horse sliivd when
the road passed u irncc, AMI the wheel
strking ind pullins of a rnil, then ran
Ian mile, where, crossing a gully, lac
MA thrown Gu, and dragged 20 yards,
, 1890-04-24

TACOMA, April i7.--rho census of
Tacoma, taken to determine the right
of the city to form new charter was
just completed to-day, and shows total
population of 2s,isi within the present
limits. The United states census in
June will embrace some of the adjoin.
ing territory, and will probably show a
total population of 30,oSl, or an increase
of q, 7Dl since 1850.
, 1890-04-24

Annual Parade OF the q. A. Il. Of
Caiifornis.

SAN JosE, April 22.-The twenty.third
annual parade Of the Grand Army of the
Republic OF California was held to-day.
The city was decked in the brightest
national colors and presented a hcauti
ful appearance. There was general
suspension OF business, and the streets
We're crowded. The day was all that
could be desired. The procession was
under the supervision OF g. w. Gaus-
lein, grand marshal General Alger ar
rived in hts private car this morning,
and, in company with Governor Water
m an and sthn, reviewed the parade In
front of the court house.
, 1890-04-24
halfway Postal Cierh. Appoln,ca.

SAN FnAscfsco, April %. Railway
mail routes have ceen established he.
tive. n spokane Falls and t.linira, Wash.
to go into operation May l. Frank j..
Worth and Charles II, Dyer postal
clerks oil the line between Portland and
iokanc Falls, have been tran sfcrrcd to
the new route, T. NJ. Ellweli and Carey
M ,ie vacant py the transfer of Worth
and DYeIs.
, 1890-04-24

NEw YoBR, April IA young woman
named Mamie Murphy, who formerly
consorted with printer named Charles
jackson, was drinking in - saloon with
policeman early this morning, when
Jackson came in had brief conversa-
ton with her and stabbed her to the
heart with q knife. Jackson escaped.
A number Of arrests have been made.
, 1890-04-24

BIC RAPIDS, Mich, April q, Samuel
Nelson, Of licsperia, Mich, swedc,
this morning shot his sweetheart, Annie
Nelson, because she refused TO marry
him. Her father had forbidden the
union, aud the girl objected to disobey-
ing his will. Having killed hnr as she
was going to school about u mile from
town, hc He'd into the woods and was
found dead with u bullet through his
, 1890-04-24
GovERNoR WATERMAN.
Iio Confirms tho Report That 10 wan
Retire From Politics.

SNS JosE, April a2,-Governor Water
man, in an interview to-day, confirmed
the statement that lie is not to be can
dictate for rc-clection. The governor
said: "That matter was decided upon
some time acu. am not candidate
for reelection. Ny mining interests
north and south require all my ntton-
ton. My business is pressing me all
the time ANA I have been neglecting it.
have no idc9 where will take up my
residence at the expiration Of my term
of pfiiCer
, 1890-04-24
FonEIGN IMMIGnATtoN.
The Contract Labor Law Does Not
Work Satisfactorily.

NEw loRX, April ~, The sub-com-
mittce of the joint congressional COM
mittee on immigration continued its in
quiry here to-day,
T. u. Mcclure, Of tho Knights of
Labor, was further examined and said
that the contract labor law did not work
satisfactorily, owing to the neglect of
The district attorney 10 posecutc the
cases brought TO his attention. Immi-
grafton was being stimulated by the
steamship Componies by misreprcsonta.
tion. Mr.. Mcclure sworo that the pa
drone system was in operation in New
Y OK, aud that the padroncs got places
iot the Italian Immigrants In public
employment.
, 1890-04-24

the horse keeping on, scattering the
wreckace distance of two miles from
the body. The neck, right leg and right
arm wore brokon and the head and
shoulders bruised. Ilc was 42years old,
and came from Australia In 1872. lie
was a man of no family. His parents
trulin
, 1890-04-24
SULLIVAN AND JACKSON.
Tho california Athletic Club VIII
Pledge 100000 for - Fight.

SAN fnAScIsco, April 2o.-At meet
ing tonight of the directors OF the Cali
iornia Athletic Club an informal decis-
ion was reached TO match Sullivan and
jackson for purse of $4,000. No de
oision was reached as regards the time
the light will take place, but the general
opinion seems to bc in four or five
months. The proposition will probably
be brought up before tho full club TO.
morrow night for ratification or sugges-
ton,
, 1890-04-24
IN THE HOME FIELD.
Suicide of a Capitalist at
Portland.
HEAVY DAMAGES DEMANDED.
A Convict Who Proves to Have
Been Innocent-Fire at
Cheney, Etc.

PoETLASD, Or, April TO- This after
noon Charles Il. Sitton, u druggist aud
prominent capitalist OF this city, was
found dead In a lonely road about four
miles northwest of tho city When
found Sitton was in smelling position
In his buggy, his head resting on the
seat. In his pockets were found three
small bottles, two of which con
tained poison. A small phial
which had contained ether
was also found in the bottom of the
buggy St,ton had evidently driven his
buggy along the unfrequcnied road, got
out, hitched his horse, got into the
vehicle, took a dose of poison and then
inhaled ether to case the pain. Ills
death must have been painless and
without "a struggle. lie was found about
one hour after his sdoath. Every crcum.
stance points to the most deliberate
suicide
Deceased was aged ~ years and was
native of Oregon lie has resided in
Portland for the past twenty-five years.
lie was quite wealthy, his estate being
e'timated at $4,000. For the past
eighteen months he has been in
failing health, induced by too
close application to business aud
oyerwork lie frequently complained
OF pains and u singular feeling In his
head Deceased was prominent odd
Fellow and Mason lie leaves wife
and two children.
some of his friends have advanced the
theory ot foul play, but everything
seems To dIsprove it. When last seen
alive he appeared perfectly rational.
The inquest viii be held Monday.
, 1890-04-24

NRw YoRR. April GA cable from
Nice says that serious accident has oc-
Cured to James Gordon Bennett's yacht
in tho China sea. II was struck by
violent storm and three of the crew were
washed overheard. The yacht was bad
ly damaged, but made port and repairs
arc being made,
, 1890-04-24

SAN FnAScIsco, April Is. The gem
ersl agents of the transcontinental roads
having offices in this city met to oday,
and signed an agreement whereby each
signer bound himself to adhere to the
passenger tariffs fixed by the Southern
Pacific and Atlantic & Pacific railroads
This is believed to be the end of the rate
cutting which has been going on in the
l,.naI ntHnAu
, 1890-04-24
SOME WE'RE LOST.
Tho Crow Of Vessel Jump Overheard
~ She Leaves Port.

PoKr TOWNSEND, Wash, April is
John Brown, q seaman shipped aboard
the bark Guy G. Goss far Boston, delib.
ately cut oil the little finger of his right
hand before the vessel left port to-day
that ne might 20 to the hospital. The
crew became thoroughly frightened, Ne
the ship hears n hari reputation, and
jumped overheard as the Goss was tow
ing out. Some were saved and others
drowned. The names of the latter are
unknown. The vessel has gone to sea
without an investigation.
, 1890-04-24

minutes later there was another heavy
explosion. The ire was scattered andis
still burning, and some of the packing
houses may go up Tho shock In this
city, eleven miles distant, was severe,
while In Negaunoo store fronts were
blown In, and the police arc on duty 10
protect the goods. No one was killed.
The loss can not be obtained to-night.
, 1890-04-24

BRuesgIS, April ga compliment.
AIRY fcte was given on the bourse this af-
ternoon by the Society OF Engineers In
honor OF stanley. The royal family
took an active part.
, 1890-04-24
PowDER WORKS BLOW UT.
Tho Eniiro Country shaken by tho
Explosion.

MARoutrrr Mich, April 29.--The
Anthony Powder Company mill ut Ne
gnunee caught lire and exploded shortly
after . O'Clock tonight. shocking the
whole oil MaBueilc county. Twenty
, 1890-04-24
A SUBSIDY RAISED.
Tho Pacific Mail Company Wanted n,
Tacoma.

TACOMA, Wash, April ia subsidy
of$75,0oO has been raised to purchase
terminal facilities for the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company. which proposed to
the city recently that II would make Ia
coma their terminus II IL were given
terminal facilities. The company will
run their line OF steamers from Tacoma
to lokahomn, Japan, instead OF from
San Francisco to YokahOmn.
, 1890-04-24

Los ANGELES, CAL, April is.--rho
mem bers of the Salvation army turned
out with drums tonight and were ar
rested for the second time, hut were re.
leased on bail. They will test the valid
ity of the anti.drum ordinance in the
courts
, 1890-04-24
Ba,,io of Lexington Anniversary.

LExISdroN, Mass, April 1o.--Tho
il5th anniversary of the battle Of l.eXing.
ton was celebrated here to-day. Salutes
were fired and bells rung. One hundred
and fifty old fashioned breakfasts were
served at the Massachusetts house.
Business was generally suspended dur
ing the duy,
, 1890-04-24

Pendlcton Tribune: Last year All
Banks, OF Camas Prairie, purchased a
stallion for the agreed price of 5000,
This sum OF money was more than
Banks possessed, so he paid Sl75 cash
and gave chattel mortgage on the
horse, and also on his other horses, his
wagon and his harness to secure the
payment of the balance, which mortgage
recently fell duo and was iurcclosed
yesterday. All the property mentioned
in the instrumcnt was brought to this
city and sold. The sum total realized
was S7i5 But interest, attorneys fees
and cost OF foreclosure bad increased the
amount required 10 liguidate tho note to
S123 80 that Banks 10 now $50 worse oft
than nothing, and hasn't an animal TO
his name. The horse, the first cost of
which was 500. solo-ior about 500.
, 1890-04-24

I.oNDoN, April 10 To-day was Prim-
rose day, the anniversary OF the death
OF Lord Beaconsileld. The queen sent
two wreaths to be placed ON the grave.
priuposcs are being generally worn by
Lhe admirers of The dead stalesman.
, 1890-04-24

syDSEY, April 20,-The Darling river
is several miles wide around Bourke
and tho only building not flooded Is q
church. Rescue boats are kept busy re.
moving the people to places oil safety.
, 1890-04-24

Nxw YonE, April 22.--The mysterious
stranger WHO committed suicide last
Thursday night at Willow Brook, Staten
Island. is now thought by many Staten
Islanders to have been none other than
Michael Eyrand, who several months
ago shot and killed Deputy Marshal
Goufie, ut Paris, France.
, 1890-04-24

NEW YoRE, April GA fire in tho
scenery on the stage Of variety theater
The employees, however, succeeded in
putting out the fire and quieting the
people before any serious harm was
lnnn