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KINGS WONDERFUL STORY.
Says n Steam Engine Reversed Itself II
Response to His Prayer.

Says n Steam Engine Reversed Itself in
Response to His Prayer.
William King, of 400 T. street, gave
reporter yesterday a very interesting ac-
count of a miracle which he saws hap
pened to him recently. The matter
seems to have been kept very quiet, for
it is not known by the general ub1ic.
He is employed as an engineer in the,
dry goods store of Olds & King Here
he was found at work with his arm in a
sling yesterday afternoon and was ques-
toned by a reporter about the circum--
stances of the reported miracle.
SIT was week ago last Monday Mr.
King said. 81 was working at the ele-
vator engine here and had my hand on
the governor, when this upright rod
broke and my hand was instantly caught
in the revolving machinery. / am fa--
miliar with the faith cure, having been
brought up from Deaths door, where
consumption and asthma had taken me-
am now well and strong, as you see.
"When felt my hand being drawn
into the machinery, I called; Praise
be to the Lord.' In an instant the en-
CINE reversed and returned my hand to
me, though it was badly lacerated. l
am yet unable to use the hand, though
it has been recovering rapidly. The
doctor put ten stitches in the cut. It
was split from the fingers nearly up to
the wrist. Nothing but the mercy Of
God prevented my entire hand and arm
from being drawn into the swift ma
chine.
s'After my hand had been returned by
the reverse motion of the engine, it went
right on again in its forward course"
Mr.. Kings neighborhood abounds
in accounts of faith cures, though the
beneficiaries speak of being ''healed's
always, instead of cured"
Mrs. Richardson. of 443 I street, ex-
planned how her daughter Eta was
healed of inflammation of the bowels in
stantly, after being given up TO die by a
council of local physicians. The neigh
bors all say also that Miss Spencer re-
ceived her sight after being blind for
fourteen years, and that paralytic
named Ford threw his crutches away
and walked home for the first time in
five years. Oregoaian.
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ENGLAND IS ANXIOUS.
The Political Situation in Norway is in
Favor Of Russia.
SERIOUS TO ENGLAND's COMMERCE.
As Usual England Wants a Finger in
the Chinese Pie.
SERIOUS TO ENGLAND's COMMERCE.
The Brazilian People Are Determined
to Maintain the Republican
Government.

LONDON, Dec. 6.--The Importance of
the recent elections to the Norwegian
storthing has just begun to be suffi-
cientiy recognized by English politicians
seeing that it is quite possible they may
lead up to gsave international questions,
in which England will be peculiarly
interested. Mr.. Stein, the radical
leader, has obtained decided majority
and as he advocates the policy that Nor
way and Sweden should each have a
minister of foreign affairs, instead of one
for the two countries, there is some alarm
among English politicians and those
interested in the triple alliance. The
British minister i'll dispatch to the
| foreign Office states that this policy
really means a separation of the two
countries, and playing into the hands Of
Russia, which power is doing its best to
obtain the concession of harbor on the
western coast belonging to Sweden and
Norway. The harbor is not named, but
it is stated that should Russia manage
to get it, British shipping might. under
certain circumstances, be threatened and
imperiled. OF course the foreign Office
would have something to say to ar
action of this kind. England has treat
les Whith Sweden, and an alliance. exists
of the date of 1855 between Sweden
England and France. The position i:
one of great moment to England and ths
powers of the alliance, and mucf
anxiety is felt as to the turn affairs may
take
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and it would be dangerous for him to at
tempt to return.
WIN Crush Its rivals. =

LIMA, O., Dec. 5.-An advance of five
cents per barrel in the past two days has
caused any amount of furry and excite,
ment among the producers in the Ohio
and Indiana oil fields, which have been
in greatly depressed condition for sew
eral months. The advance is made by
the Standard Oil company, and means
they have commenced warfare. The
Standard has been usually quiet for
several months, and the present upward
movement is the initiatory step to the
crushing out process to all competition.
The Manhattan company is the heaviest
competitor to the Standard Oil company,
and the largest independent producer in
two states, in anticipation of a ha d
fight. is removing its oil refinery to Will
keroil, town in the southern part of
Wood county.
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Punished the Sailor.

VALPARAISO, Dec. 6.-The judge of
crimes yesterday addressed letter
ostensibly to the intendente, but really
to the public, stating that sailor be-
longing to the Baltimore appeared in his
court drunk. From motives of profound
consideration for the Americans he did
not punish the disorderly sailor, but
sent bim on board, where Captain
Schley tried him. The sailor was ans
Enyiishman. He was tried by summary
court martial, and Captain Schley ap-
proved its sentence, which was thirty
days on bread and water in double irons,
saying that the sailor showed a lack OF
respect for his dead shipmate and gross
disregard of the gravity of the situation. +.
The sailor also iorfeits three months
| pay.
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No chance for an Empire.

LONDON, Dec. GA Rio Janerio
special says the news of Dom Pedro's
death was received with sincere grief,
but while all unite in regret, there IS a
deep determination that the empire
should never be revived. Should Prin-
cess Isabel and the Cound d'Eau make
any demand for the imperial succession,
the result viii probably be the confsca-
tion of all the property of the imperial
family in Brazil. This would be severe
loss to the princess and her husband,
who have little else to depend upon.
The count is cordially hated in Brazil
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CAN DO NOTHING.
Fear that England VIII Help Chiua
Holds France Back.

Fear that England VIII Help Chtua
Holds France Back.
LoNDoN, Dec. GA Shanghai dispatch
says the French are only restrained
from aggressive action by fear that
other powers, especially England, might
indirectly aid the Chinese. The Rus
slams are understood to be behind the
French in urging them against China.
1t is said that one reason Ii Hung
Chang is keeping his well-trained army
together. instead of using it to aid in
suppressing the outbreak, is that he has
secret designs of his own and does not
wish to frieter away the strength that
might make him formidable factor in
a crisis. He is feared at Pekin, but the
palace cabai does not feel etrong enough
to attempt anything against the power
ful yiceroy, who has the best part of the
military and naval force of the empire at
his command. His regular soldiers,
about $4,000 in number, trained in
European tactics and armed with breech-
loading rifles, are the pick of the Tartars
in China, while the best part of the
Chinese navy, from which he has been
careful to eliminate all foreign infiu-
ences, is devoted to his service. Lii
Hing Chung, through shrewdness and
energy, has become a greater man than
the emperor, and it is suspected that he
has an eye on the Chinese throne.
Europeans are confident that he could
have readily suppressed the disturbance
and that personal ambition is the only
explanation of his course. Ii Hing
Chang has lately made himself very ac-
cessible to foreigners and is willing to
explain the situation so far as it suits
his purposes. He is not personally hos
tile to foreigners and appreciates the
strength of Europe. He is apparently
anxious to keep Europe from taking a
hand in the Chinese difficulties, which
might seriously interfere with his plans.
He has another advantage over the
Pekin government, as he has plenty of
money at his command. Meantime it
is certain that England will not consent
to any hostile action of France against
China, and should France take such
action she will have to bear the brunt of
the struggle alone and will not be per-
mitted to gain any important advantage
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wv H. wILSON-ATToRNEY-AT ATLAw- Rooms
W. 50 and SO, New Vogt Block, Second Street,
The Dalles, Oregon.
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A Big Mining suit in Prospect.

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-Another big mining
suit is soon to be filed in San Francisco.
The suit will be brought by Ernest Dale
Gwen, of this city, as trustee, against
John F. Boyd, of the Nevada bank, and
other San Francisco parties, for 50, ,SOo,-
600 for value of ore dug on what is
known as the Ronquillo grant in Preside
county, Texas. This suit was formerly
brought in the federal court here, but
has been dismissed, and will be trans
ferred to San Francisco.
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E.B.DUFUR. GEO. ATKINS. FRANK MENEFEE.
nUFUR, WATKINS d MENEFEE ATToR-
~ NEYs-AT-LAw-Room No 43, over Post
The Dalles, Oregon.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

UTM. ]. RoBERTS-CIvIL ENGINEEE-Gen,
wv eral engineering practice. surveying ana
mapping; estimates and plans for irrigation,
sewerage water-works, railroads, bridges, etc.
Address: P. o. BOX 10Y, The Dalles, Or
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churches, business blocks, schools and factories.
Charges moderate, satisfaction guaranteed. Of
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A R. THOMPSON-ArToRNEY-A
n. in Opera House Block, Washington Street,
The Dalles, Oregon
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The montgomery Launched

BALTIMORE, Dec. 6.-The United
States cruiser No. 9, known as the Mont
gomery, was launched at the Columbia
iron works at IL 80 this morning
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No Change in The speakership Fight

WAsHINGToN, Dec. THE day opened
without any. apparent change in the
speakership contest. The five eandi
dates are as cheerful as ever and their
followers seemed imbued with the same
confidence and persistency which char
acterized feature of the contest. The
caucus met promptly at ten this morn
ing and without any preliminary pro-
,ceed1ngs. The secretary began the roll
call. The eighteenth ballot stood as
follows: Crisp, "a; Mills, 80; Springer,
II; MCMILLAN, 19; Hatch, 5; Stevens,
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nR. O. D. DOANE-PHYsIcIAN AND SUR
- GEoN. Office; rooms 5 and Chapman
Block. Residence No. %, Fourth street, one
Flock south of Conrt House. Office hours to II
A. NJ, 2 to and to P. M.
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s. BENNETT, ATTORNEY -AT-LAW. Of
a. fee in Schanno's building, up stairs. The
Dalles, OREGON.
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theories. interspersing his remarks with numerous
bright and witty examples.
pFCOT r-TrONS AGAINST FREE COINAGE

The Board Of Trade and Transportation adopted the
following resolutions yesterday which were offered BY
John d. Washburn and committee of fifteen ap-
pointed 10 take charge OF 1t:
Whereas This Board believes that neither gold nor
silver is sufficient quantity b. serve a. sole basis Of
currency but that requirements OF business need the
use OF both metals and that there Indications that the
commercial nations Europe will at no distant day be
ready TO unite in reconciliation Of silver thus estab
fishing the metals the currency OF the world
provided such not hindcred by premature
mcnt on the part OF the United States; and
Whereas 10 also believes that under existing conditions
the free coinage OF silver will inevitably demonctize gold
and bring the business Of tho couny the basis Of silver
as a single standard; and
Whereas The Withdrawal Of gold from currency
cannot fail produce such strngcncy in tho market
As must panic and financial distress therefore
be ~
Resolved That the New.York Board OF Trade and
Transportation protests most earnestly against any less
ation looking the free coinage Of silver until the co.
operation Of commercial nations be secured and
a fixed rate agreed upon.
Resolved That committee be appointed TO present
and urge protest before the Coinage Committee Of tho
House OF Representatives,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-12
PROCEEDINGS IN TIE TWO HOUSES.

Washington. Feb. I'M. Teller in the senate TO
day offered n resolution (Which agreed to) calling
on the Secretary Of the Treasury for list OF all per
sons firms or associations by whom silver bullion had
been offered under the act Of July II, $500: the
amount, and prices; a list Of those from whom silver
bullion had been purchased. the amounts and prices :
the basis on which estimate Is made OF the market
prcc OF silver, and the amounts and prices Of silver
bullion purchased outside of the United States.
Mr. Wolcott, from the Committee on Civil Service
reported back without recommendation Senate bill
10 insure preference In appointment, employment and
retention in the public service Of the United states to
veterans in the late War, and it placed on the
calcaGar.
In the House. motion Of Mr.. Richardson, OF
Tennessee, senate amendment TO House bill to fix .So
rate Of wages of certain employees Of the Government
Printing ONCE non-concurred In.
ON motion Of Mr.. Cutcheon, OF Michigan Senate bill
WAS passed TO establish record and pension Office In
the War Department.
on motion Of Mr.. Morrill, Of Kansas. a resolution
WAS adopted calling the Secretary of the Interior
for information to what rules OF evidence recOg
nizcd by the Pension bureau governing examiners in
The adjudication Of pension claims.
ON motion OF Mr.. Evans, OF Tennessee, n resolution
wa, adopted calling the secretary Of War for list
Of the names Of retired Army officers in the Civil
Service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-12
CAPTAIN CONNOR rs INDIGNANT
DENYING A STATEMENT THAT HE is IN FINASt
CIAL DIFFICULTIES.

DENYING A STATEMENT THAT HE is IN FINAS,
GAL DIFFICULTIES.
Captain W. VI. COnnOr Of the st. James Hotel, was
highly indignant last night the report published
in an evening newspaper TO the effect that owing 10
his financial embarrassment he would be compelled 10
retire from the proprieorshp Of the hotel The re-
port SAID also that pending the expiration OF his lease,
which has two years yet to run, to Captain Common
would be allowed $3.50 week and board for himself
and family: that he had lost money heavily on the
winter race tracks, and that he was the hacker OF
David Johnson's faro bank.
Captain Conner said last night that all OF these
statements were maliciously false and lbelous. lie
was not in any such straits was alleged, nor was
there any danger of bis losing control OF the ~
James He had never lost dollar on the winter
tracks in fact had never visited them but once In MIG
life. and was In no way associated or connected WIN
Mr. Johnson He intended he sald to bring an
action for criminal libel well as one for damages
The reports he said, had been circulated by an enemy
of his, who had imposed upon reporter 70 the eA-
tent Of securing their publication. A.. 9.
4 prominent turfman VINO was seen az lle 90
was SEQUEL TO the Caldwell Kelly incident at te u;
James a few weeks ago Mr. Connor Is warm lrchd
81 Mr. Caldwell and Is visited often by the veteran
starter Mr. Kelly has not been IN the ST. Jane,
since the incident referred to. a large nunlDef OK
Captain Connor's friends called upon him last hIst.
and II he had been in financial trouble he could have
commanded an unlimited supply OF FUNDS 50 nui t
Gus were the offers OF assistance lie dld hot req.S
any aid however. but was much touched by the many
evidences VI good WILL
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MORE ATTACKS on THE SHIPPING BILL.
MADoo AND FITCH TRY THEIR HANDs-PRos
pFCTS o. THE MEASURE.

Washington. Feb. II (Spccial-Thc opponents Of
the shipping bill appear to be exceedingly uneasy ana
they seize every opportunity To attack It, Yesterday
Mr. Flthan. OF Illinois. who had already read long
essay IN opposition to the measure renewed his attack
and he was followed today. during the debate on the
legislative Appropriation BILL by Mr.. Mc\doo. Of
New jersey aid by Mr.. Fitch. Of New York, who hap
mems To be ,ojourning In Washington at this time.
Mr. McAdoo had a biz pile Of manuscript before him
which showed that he had spent some time, II not
deep study or great Skill in the forging Of his weapons
OF offence. The speech was disappointment to many
opponents OF the measure. although several passages
were rewarded with applause by some Of his party as
socates. lie by means succeeded In Convincing
anybody OF the sonndnc,s Of his proposition that 1t Is
patriotic duty for American legislator to oppose
the restoration Of the American nag to the ocean.
Mr.. Fitch was less happy than usual and he gave
the alert McComas fine opportunity to strike and
pierce tho weakest spot in his political arnor-a
chance which the Maryandcr promptly seized and used
10 tho best advantage. Mr. Fitch also had the bad
taste 10 threaten the advocates of the bin with the
terros Of an Investigation by the next House II the
hill shall become lava threat which provoked only
the contempt which IL deserved. Mr.. Fitch ought 10
have remembered that his attempt to bulldoze Con.
grcs, had not even the charm Of novelty to make it
attractive lie Is seldom in his seat In tho House.
however, that that fact, like many other political
occurrences. may have escaped his attention. OF
course his charge that improper Influences at wor.
in favor Of the bill was qulcy repellcd by friends Of
the measure; and Of course Mr.. Bland. who IS stlll
smarng from his recent defeat and wants to sub
side ~iVer-mnc owners and the speculative holders
Of silver bullion and mining shares. became violent
and abusive, but scarcely anybody listened 10 what ho
said.
MI indications now point TO the passage of tho
shipping bin by good majority, If il b. brought
10 vote. and the prospect that that will bc done be
the end OF next week seems fair. There st!il
threats among Democrats Of attempt break tho
quorum rather than allow vJt" 10 be taken but th0
threats do not excite much alarm the friends
OF the bill as like threats did month ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-12
IN MEMORY OF PETER COOPER.

ELABORATE ARRANG EMENTS FOR THE CEyTEy.
NAL ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH
The centennial Of the birth Of Peter Cooper will n.
celebrated in the large hall OF Cooper Union tonght
by the Alumni Association Of the institute the pupils
and their friends and the admirers OF Peter Cooper WIN
wish TO honor his memory. The programme will ba
an interesting E. j. Kaltenbach. president o6
the Alumni Association. will introduce Abram g.
Hewitt, who will preside. The services will b
opened with prayer by the Rev. Theodore W. VIII.
iams OF All Souls Unitarian Church Orlando r.
Potter, as chairman Of the Peter Cooper Memorial
Committee, will make statement concerning tie
memorial and It's progress, and DR.. Seth Low, pre.
dent of Columbia College, will be the orator Of tho
evening. Judge James Fitzgerald will also speak.
Tho instrumental music OF the evening will be rem.
dered by Eben's Band, and the vocal music BY MISC
Blanche Taylor, Miss Fielding Roselle, Clinton
Elder ard W. E. Harper. handsome
souvenir will be given to those present
At meeting Of the arrangement committee in the
offices OF Edwin Storms, No. l Union Square. last
night, letters Of regret read from President
Harrison Vice President Morton, Governor HILL Gov
Albeit Of New-Jersey, senator EvaTts, Bishop
Potter, Secretary Tracy, Mayor Grant, Mayor Chaplin
Of Brooklyn, Thomas A. Edison, General Webb and
others.
Alunni Association OF the Cooper Union has had .
history Of COopers life printed In three editions.
Inc first edition is pamphlet OF forty three pages
and six woodcuts the woodcuts having been made
by pupils now In the WOman's Art school. The price
is Is cents. The second edition IS handsome VOL
ume in paper cover. with excellent portrait Of
Peter Cooper, and will be sold for 90 cents. The
rd edition VIII s "a oG Gse Gomez Go and W he os
by subscription only at o. The proceeds from tho
sale OF these volumes will be given 10 the Cooper
memorial fund.
Edward King delivered a lecture in Cooper Union
last night the life and work OF Peter Cooper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-12
POPULATIONS OF THE CATTLE TRADE

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Secretary OF Agriculture
has Just issued his Texas fever regulations to tho
managers and agents Of railroad and transportation
companies OF the United States stockmen and Others
in accordance with Section Of the act OF Congress
approved May %, 1854 and with the act OF Congress
approved July II, 1890 The regulations 60 into
effect on February Is and continue in force until
December l. 1891. Secretary Rusk concludes by the
statement that rigid compliance with the regulations
will insure comparative safety to Northern cattle and
render 1t unnecessary to adopt stringent regula
tlon
Mr.. Hatch. from the Committee ON Agriculture. TO-.
day reported TO the House bill an amendment in
the nature OF substitute for the Senate bill TO pro.
vide for the inspection Of live cattle hogs and the
and products thereof which are the
OF Interstate commerce, etc.