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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-16
OPENING THE COLUMBIA RIVER.
6nb1uet and Rock Island Rapids to BE
Blasted By the Governments.


ElxENsBuRG, April l5.-[spccial Captain
eymons, Of Portland, who has charge Of the ex-
penditure Of the government appropriation for
CLEARING the upper Columbia river, and who has
hed about twenty-five men At work on Priest
rsptds under Engineer Holcomb for about two
weeks, came here last Saturday upon rerresen-
cations Of leading citsens Of this place that the
work being done could not be more than quar-
fef completed with the present appropriation,
md further that II would be Of no benefit what
ever until Cabinet and Rock Island rapids, a few
miles above. were cleared, which could be done
st small expense and result in the opening up Of
the Big Bend, Mcthow. wenatchee and OkAnogan
countSiees allowing their products and minerals
- - brought DOWN the river to . point only
thitty-twc miles from here By steamers belong
ing to Ellcnsburg. now ON the river and lying
Idle On account Of inability to pass over these
raPtds except IN very high water. After listen
ing 70 the citiseus' arguments, Captain Symons
vlndted the river. Az result, Engineer Hol-
comb hAs been ordered to take his boat, men
and machinery and move up the river to Cab
inst and Rock Island rapids and begin work at
once.
The people here are very much elated at
Captain eymons taking their view of the ques-
tion. Its now strongly intimated that work
win bexin on the railroad from here to the
river Boats win Be started up as soon as prac-
ttcable, and Ill the products and supplies for
this upper country that have been coming and
going BY other routes will now be diverted this
way. II will also result In q saving of twenty
four hours In time to passengers from west Of
the mountains going to this region.
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DIGGING RIFLE PITS.
Manipur Rebels Await APP
proach of British Troops.
PORTUGUESE CABINET RESIGNS.
Russia IL Surely Preparing for War
Death or Member Of Parliament
Closing Irish saloons.

CALCUTTA, April 15-More serious fighting IL
looked forward to in the near future between
British troops and the iusurgent Ghoorkas.
Profiting by the delay of the British troops in
advancing to the front. the Manipu ris are erect
ing stone stockades, digging rife pits and IN
other ways preparing to give the British warm
reception. General Graham was last reported
advancing via Tamu, and General Collect as ad-
yaneing from Nigritting. The sending to the
front of large force of British troops shows
how serious the situation Is, and the British
authorities recognize the fact that blow must
be struck against the Manipuris in order to re-
store the lost prestige to British arms.
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TaE WHISKY OCTOPUS.
Dynamiter Gibson Declared Innoce
japanese Method OF Distillatfon.

Dynamlter Gibson Declared Innocent
Japanese Method OF Distfllation.
PE0RIA, ILL.,, March 15.--The annual meeting
of the whisky trust, legally known as the Dis
filling and Cattle Feeding Company, was held
In this city today. Somewhat contrary to the
expectation, the meeting did not altogether ig-
more the reports of a plot by Trust Secretary
Gibson to blow up the big antitrust
Shufeldt distillery with dynamite. In the
annual report of the president of the trust, az
laid before the meeting, the concluding para
graph has the following regarding the peculiar
circumstances now being Investigated by the
federal grand jury at Chicago: "In conclusion
wish to say that inasmuch as the papers have
been teeming with what is commonly called the
Gibson case, the stockholders OF this company
would naturally expect from the board some
reference to the matter. Gibson declares to
us his innocence, and after investigating the
matter so far as lies within our power we have
no reason to doubt his statement, and further
that a. long as we are connected with this COM
pany we propose to run ii straight and upright,
as has characterized our business from the be-
ginning OF the organization" No action was
taken on the subject by the meeting. Eight old
directors were chosen, and one new one, julius
Z. French, wealthy business man of Cleveland
The sales by the company for the past year
aggregated H,73s,l1 gallons, an increase of 400
COO gallons over the sales OF the preceding year,
and OF nearly 10000 gallons over the sales OF the
twelve months ending two years ego Regard
ing tests with the new Japanese method of dis
tiilation, the presidents report says: "The pre-
liminary indications are very favorable, and ii
confirmed by later developments will revo-
lutionize the business, with advantages
to the trust which are incaiculable. The trust
has exclusive control OF the patent, and pays
therefore nothing except one-ffth OF whatever
saving is made" The trust has, in addition to
the rebate fund.- surplus of s325.77i after pay
ing dividends during the year amounting to
si,2os.oa5 and expenses of s4697si. The trust
property is absolutely unincumbered, aud there
is no floating or other debt whatever
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Russia.s war Prep.ratiop..

ST. PETERSBURG, April 15.-In spite OF the
peaceful uttcrances of the government officials
of Europe, everybody knows that Russia is
making extensive preparations for war, and
that her rivals are, on their side, making coun-
ter preparations for the great struggle which
must sooner or later take place. Russia has
been expending enormous sums in the construc-
ton of railways. Arrangements for transporta-
ton to the Austra-German frontier are almost
completed
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Anarchy In Argentine.

BUENos AYREs April 15.-The efforts which
have been made by number OF capitalists in
order to enable the Provincial bank to resume
business with capital of $100, 0o0 900, have not
met with success This, combined with the
split within the Union Civica and the con-
tinued opposition to General Roca, minister Of
the interior, who resigned yesterday, has con-
siderably aggravated the political and financial
situation aud created an increased feeling Of
distrust in the future.
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International Industrial conferenc

MADRID, April 15.-At the; International con-
ference for the protection ofindustrial property
held in this city today, all of the foreign min
lister, including the United States minister,
signed a document embodying provisions for the
protection of industrial property agreed upon at
the conference of technical delegates held in
1890, and REFRESHING the practice of making false
declarations as to the origin of merchandise and
favoring the keeping of an international register
of trade marks.
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4 Helena Barber Horsewhipped
BY Six Waiter Girls.
LAueHToN GAINS FIVE VOTES.


HrLxxA, April ls.-fspecfal Matt Rau,
barber Ia = Main street shop. was waited upon
today By six waiter girls from the Deiihonico
rcefcu,ant and borsewhipped for slandering the
females. The girls made group about the man
10 nscvent his escape, while George Delaney
md Ffsukie Pearson laid on the lashcs.
The man came here from MINNEAPOLIS lsst
October and has playcd the role OF masher. No
arrests have been made, and the town indorses
the action Of the slandered girls who took re-
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An OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE.

DR.. Lowry. Of Whstcom, Lying Uncon-
ectous- PePhsps suicide Intended.
WnAfCoN, April 15.lSpecial l-Dr. Robert
Lowry took an overdose Of morphine yesterday
and hes been unconscious ever since. Several
physicians have been caring for him, but rccov-
esy y doubtful. II il unknown whether the
morphine was taken with suicidal intent. DR..
Lowry hes family here, and his son. cx-Goyer-
nor lowry, Of Mississippi, viii be here in q few
days
Suicide Lusk was buried by the Odd Fellows
today without an inquest, no evidence Of foul
pisy appearing.
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THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
Commission To Select Site Handsomely
EnteYtAlned I'm Whitman County.

CoLFAx, April Especial J. The agricultural
college commission ended its labors In Colfax
~ noon today and left at 10 O'Clock last night
and were received by large crowd of citizens
The gentlemen were handsomely entertained at
the club rooms as were also several visiting
parties from various portions of the county
The forenoon was spent in viewing wha. colfax
offers Every member of the commission was
In pleasant frame of mind. directly contrary
to their condition upon first entering the
county. When interviewed by PosT-iSfErIi.
GENcEn correspondent the commissioners each
expressed not only great surprise but unfeigued
delight at the magnificent aud wonderful re-
sources al Whitman. of which they
learned much by nm enforced ride
across the country by private convcyanees The
people OF Colfax and all over the county in
fact, have strong hopes for Whitman. and nil
local icalousies are deep buried in the sincere
dcstrc 10 capture the college for some point in
whitman. grand exhibit OF the products of
garden, field and orchard was shown here,
which overwhelmed the commission with sur
prise. The exhibit came from many parts OF
the county.
Ncarfeld the special train WAS dismissed by
the committee, the commission being in great
hurry TO complete the examination, and Palouse
City could not be reached with IL. Half an hour
was spent in examination OF Garields Offering
aud teams were taken for Paouse CITY, nine
miles distant The commission have a decidedly
unintcrcsted look, aud seem entirely non .thaw.
able. but pleasant drive over the green hills.
and mile alter mile OF solid grain lands. nut
chem in somewhat better mood by the time
palouse City was reached with the execution of
emythc, of Tacoma, whose temper was ruf ied
BY fall from buggy through the drivers care.
lessness. He picked himself up from the fertile
coil entirely uninjurcd.
At falouse City the commission was received
on half hours notice. but the handsome enter.
tainment given In connection with the ride
across the country worked wonders and the
first interest In their work began 10 be mani
tested. The local committee drove them shout
and showed them everything TO be seen sud
they were willing to look al. The commission
leif at 30 pm. for Pullman by a freight train
ran ahead of time for their accommodation
BY this time the commission could crack Jokes
Oh round.
They were received al Pullman by a biz crowd
oil citizens and ladies amid music aud the SQUIRT
Ing oil water by the firc company. Pullman had
On her best clothes, and did all possible to
please The local committee took charge.
showed the artesian wells aud the bcst sites h,,t
were unable 70 hold the party ell nigh, as was
desired. The party LEFT at p. m. on special
for Colfax in coed spirits
Chairman Black. when interviewed said he
was highly gratihed 10 know tia; Whitman was
The great county il had been represented to lc
snd even more.
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the Fire Anniversary.
The meeting Of the Western Central Labor
Union had q smaller attendance than usual last
night. several of the delegates being In attend
ance at the conference Of labor organisations
which was being held at Knights OF Labor hall.
communication from the Milimens Union
urging action against the Press Tizaes was re-
ferred back to the union from which it came.
1t was decided to participate in the parade on
the 9th OF June. The ball committee reported
everything in frstclass order for the ball Satur.
day night, aud Delegates Barry, Rodgers and
spriue were appointed a committee to see that the
charters of the different unions were displayed
in the hall at the dance. The committee hav-
ing in charge the Gompen reception on the
occasion of Mr. Gompers' visit made final re-
mort that all the expenses had been paid.
The proposition of Captain De Lion, to move
his dry dock to Seattle, was discussed, and Dele
gate Colburn, OF the Shipwrights' Union. ex-
pressed the belief that the proposed donation OF
$4,000 as subsidy was humbug. No definite
action was taken.
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Sir Charles Tupper in London.

LONDON. April 15.-Sir Charles Upper, repre-
sentative Of the Canadian government in Eng
land, who left New York by the steamship
TeutonN, arrived here today. Sir Charles de-
elined TO discuss reciprocity projects, the
Bering sea question, or any other international
matters, contenting himself with saying he was
reserving his views for Blaine and for others
holding high positions
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Port Towssend Youth carry Kevolvers.

PoRT TOWNSEND, April la-fspecial l-"Cap"
and Fred Dyer arrested here Sunday for carry
ing concealed weapons. secured change OF
venue from City Magistrate Rohde and were
tried yesterday before Justice OF the Peace Oliver
Wood. 1t was shown that a complaint was
made TO policeman that the Dyers had re-
yoivers In their pockets and were standing on
the street corner making threats against Billy
Malloy. They were searched by the policeman,
who found revolver on each OF them, and they
were then arrested for carrying concealed wea-
pons. Justice Wood promptly dismissed them,
ruling that the policeman had no right to
search them without warrant, aud that he ex-
ceeded his authority in doing so. The decision
Is the cause of much comment here, particu-
larly among the legal fraternity. Councilman
E.W. Devoe resigned last night Harry Barfhrop
or Horace Tucker win be appointed to the va
cancy
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Canadian Tarir Not to BE Amended

OTTAWA, April 15.--It is officially stated that
the government has decided not TO amend the
tariff at the coming session. Possibly something
may be done with the sugar duties, but the
change, If any. cannot be determined until the
customs department determines the working of
the sugar clauses in the Mckinley bill and their
effect upon Canada
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Secretary Halford's wife Dead.

wife OF the presidents private secretary, r. W.
Haiford, died this morning. Mrs. Halford died
of bronchitis. from which. combined with asth-
ma, she had been suffer for many years She
was 4, years of age.
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suicfde of : Notorious WomAn.

TACOMA, April Especial I-Gertie Clifford,
for some time one Of the most noted proprietors
OF houses of prostitution in Opera alley, died
suddenly this afternoon, and 1t was given out
that II was q case OF heart disease. She left
debts for rent and house furnishings aggregat-
ing about $500, and as she has been acting
strangely for a couple OF days 1t Is thought she
committed suicide. Monday night she got into
row with prominent Sound steamboat cap
tain who has for about a year been neglecting
his wife and family and lavishing time and
money upon this woman. The difficulty Gull
minated in blows, the steamboat captain black
ing the womans eye with blow from his fist.
Yesterday she bottled her door and refused TO
leave her room or see anyone
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS t,a,m..

Cry OF MEXICO, April l5-The Mexican
Guatemalan claims commission is finishing its
labors. Guatemalans presented claims for
s., l3s,S79, and Mexicans for si,557,oS2 The
claims disallowed are S227,72T for Guatemala,
and Siia799 for Mexico. The time allowed for
presenting more claims has been passed.
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influenza Raging in England.

LONDON. April l5.-Infuenza is raging in epi
demic form in Hull. The death rate. which is
usually sixteen per l,eCo has reached forty six
per 1000.
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Closing Irish saloons nm sunday

LONDON, April BIN the house OF commons
today bill making permanent the closing of
public houses in Ireland on Sundays, and in
GLIDING in its scope the cities of Dublin, Cork.
Belfast, Waterford aud Limerick, passed its
second reading by vote of rs to 81
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MT. Cayanaurh,s New ONCE.

TACOMA, April l5.-I Especial. 1T H. Cavanaugh
was in the city this afternoon and stated that
he would accept Acting Governor Laughton's
nominntionto be state agent for Washington at
the federal capital. He says his resignation will
take effect July at the end of the present fiscal
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TACOMA, April 15.-lSpccial. 1.-The April meet
ing of the Puget Sound Steamboat Association
has been adjourned again. pending the arrival Of
Captain Jackson, of the Puget Sound & Alaska
Steamship Company, and Mr.. seeley, who are at
present in New York city. Secretary Moffat is
Of the opinion that the meeting win be held
ApriI u
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General srineia.s Body.


WASHINGTON CRY. April ls--The remains of
General spinola, who died Monday, were taken
10 New YORK today.
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Congressman Gamblers wifi,


ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, April lathe wife of ex-
Congressman Gambler, OF Massachusetts,, died
here this morning after q long illness
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LONDON, April l5-Edward Green, member of
parliament, died today. lie was progressive
conservative, aged IS years.
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Stanley Sails for Europe.
The Portuguese Cabinet i

NEW GoRK, April Henry NJ Stanley.
accompanied by his vile ana Mrs. Tenant,
sailed today for Liverpool
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Another swift Sound steamer.

TACOMA, April f5.-Ross & Papst. of this city,
are to build within the next ninety days what
they believe will be the fastest steamer on the
sound. 1t will be sixty five feet long with only
eleven feet beam, and will have triple expansion
engines
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Grace Hawthorne.s Debts.

LONDON, April I5.-Thc liabilities of Miss
Grace Hawthorne. the American actress. who
was recently declared bankrupt, amounts 10
$4,000, with no assets
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TACOMA, April Especial. Judge Kinkead,
of the Puyallup Indian commission, has written
T. B. Wallace Of this city, stating that Secretary
Noble has requested the commission to revisit
the Puyallup reservation this summer for the
purpose Of securing more explicit information
regarding the titles of Indians and others to GER
tain OF the reservation lands
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Stanley Not Ruler of Couro.

BRUSSELS, April lathe statement by the
Etoiie Beige that Henry NJ. Stanley has been an
pointed governor of the Congo state is officially
denied
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shipping Intelligence.

SAN Francisco, April 15.-Departures-Str
City of Puebla, Victoria; ship Blue Jacket, Sc
attic; str Emily, Coos bay; str South Coast, Port
Townsend. Cieared-Str South Coast, Port
Townsend.
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LISBON April 15.-The entire cabinet has re.
signed. The king will announce his action in
the matter tomorrow
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DEEP CREEK, April I5-Deputy United States
Marshal Warren and Sheriff Pugh today placed
under arrest b. E. Goddard and his son Frank,
charged with robbing the postofiice and setting
IRE 70 the building Monday morning last Mrs.
Goddard, the wife and mother, has been on the
street all evening, threatening the officers and
placing the cause of the arrest on the shoulders
of DR.. waferhouse
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SPOKANE, April l5.--Judge Hanford. OF the
United States district court, today rendered a
decision in the important land contest of Cow
ley vs.. the Northern Pacific Railroad Company,
involving the title to large tract of land in this
city. The contest has been waging for years.
Judge Hanford decided in favor of the railroad.
The case will be appealed to the supreme court
Of the United States.
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y. ". Q. 4. Man Acanittra az Rix.mx,

VICTORIA. April Is lspeeiail James ].
Daley was today acquitted Of the crime of big
shs, tue crown withdrawing the charge after
keeping Daley IN Jail tor six months. puhlic
feeling Is that he did not grt Justice.
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ladies day a, Columbia mex, saturday.

New white goods. neheny & Narum.
Columbia school teachers day next Saturday
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ELECTRIC CURES BY DR.. DARRIN.

Mrs. C. Sandstone, COR Water and Curry
sts., South Portland; deafness, cured.
Mrs. J. Ellis, 325 Clay ST., Portland, Or. !;
deafness and diseases peculiar to her sex,
cured.
d. S. Wells, four miles north of Albina,
opposite Vancouver road; deafness five
years, cured.
Chas Magausson, Salem. Or: asthma
so he could scarcely walk or sleep, restored
to health.
]. B. Tichnor's daughter, 10 years old
Salem, Or; both eyes crossed, cured so
both eyes are perfect.
Stephen Wylie, Nasel, Pacific Co., Wash. !;
liver complaint and an aggravated case OF
piles, cured.
C. E. Knots, Mulino, Clackamas Co.,
Or; nervous debility and pimples on the
face, cured.
VIM. Gates, Hillsdale, Or; total deaf
ness in one ear and partially SO in other,
cured in ten minutes.
DIR. Darrin treats with electricity and
medicines all durable chronic, acute and
private diseases, blood taints, lost or fail
ing manhood, nervous debility, effect of
error, or excess in old or young, loss OF
memory, disease caused by mercury in
the improper treatment of private diseases,
and never published in the papers. Office
70R Washington street, Portland, Or
Hours a. m. to p. M. daily. Examina-
ton free and confidential; question blanks
and circulars sent gratis to any address.
Patients cured at home after one visit TO
the doctors office. Medicines sent to any
address without the doctors name ap-
pearing.