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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
Another New Torpedo Invented.

NEWPORT, R. l., Feb. 3.-For some
time past Lieutenant Marshall, attached
to the torpedo station, has been engaged
in very close study of torpedo construc-
tion and harbor defense, especially the
latter. His latest invention is a sub
marine mine for coast or harbor defense.
In shape it is more like coffin than
cask, and is made of sheet iron. Its to-
tai weight is 4S0 pounds. 1t CONTAINS
charge OF gun cotton equivalent to 102
pounds of dry gun cotton. The mine is
SO CONSTRUCTED that 1t may be fred from
battery on shore or by contact, at will.
Today's test was from the wharf of the
torpedo station, and was for buoyancy
and immersion, and the results showed
capabllity to stand weight of eighty
pounds, which could be added either in
explosive or construction power. The
mine was exploded by electricity from
shore, and was in every way perfect
success. 1t is the first of its kind to be
tested, and the result more than justified
the expectations of the inventor.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
The chamber of commerce of As

The chamber of commerce of As
toria has passed resolutions in oppo-
sitlon to any government aid for I'M
proving the channel of the Columbia
river to Portland, and recommending
that all funds be given for the purpose
of completing the locks at the Cascades
and beginning the work at The
Dalles. Astoria Is right, and
every paper in the Inland Empire
should endorse the position taken on
this question. Oregon, Washington
and Idaho is interested in removing
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
The Indians, Trick.

CoLvILLE, Wash, Feb. 3.-It is re-
ported that parties in the southwestern
part OF the county are having trouble
with dIsreptuable characters who drive
stock out of the reach of owners and
secrete them for the purpose of extorupg
a sum of money for the return of the
stock. This has long been favorite
trick OF the Indians, and whites have
only recently adopted the practice.
OLD AND WITHOUT FRIENDS.
Solomon Peltier, formerly a merchant
of Cewelah and pioneer of Stevens
county, was before the board of commits
siOners last Monday soliciting assistance
from the county for support The ap-
plicant Is quite aged and without means,
but as he has relatives In the county who
are quite able to support him the COM
missioners do not feel justified in grant.
ing his request.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
PAUPERS AND PAUPERLSM.

There were 73,045 paupers in alms-
houses in this country in 1890, cer-
tainly not dismaying percentage of
population. 1t is not surprising TO
find male paupers somewhat in excess
of the females, the actual difference
being 8437 in numbers. No expla-
nation entirely satisfactory has been
given why there should be so many
more male than female paupers. unless
it be that of greater proportionate dis
sipatlon and improvidence of men be-
tween the ages of 20 and so years.
The table of comparative statistics
furnished by the census bureau pre-
sents some curious facts as to the ages
of paupers, the percentages holding
much the same relative values for any
given year. We find that the excess
of male paupers under the age of 10
years is l1.66. What is the sociologi-
cal theory upon which to account for
this disparity between infants of oppo.
site sexes in the pauper trend?
Between the ages of 10 and 10, too,
the males were found predominant.
But between 20 and 20, between 80
and 80, and between 40 and 49 there
was slight excess on the side of fe-,
males. For the next five periods the
males are again in greatest numbers,
the percentage of excess being, between
so and SO, HOP; between 60 and SO,
22.6S; between 20 and 10, 2744; be-
tween 80 and 80, 19 50; between 80
and SO, 1924. When it comes to 100
years and over the women again re-
assert themselves and show an excess
of 1882, there being in 1890 6S male
and SS female paupers over 100 years
of age, or so alleged to be, as the per-
sons so quoted were all ignorant, most
ly negroes, who possibly did net really
know their ages. There seems to be
diminution of paupers under the age
of 40, but not so great as the friends
of destitute children may have con-
cluded from the number Of homes and
asylums for children that philanthropy
has provided,
But there is an increase OF aged
paupers, says Chicago exchange.
chiefly in the west where child paupers
are fewest, and it is strange to find
that in the south where aged paupers
are fewest there Is the greatest per-
eentage of child paupers. There is
something gratifying to national pride
in the tables of the census bulletin de-
spite their formida5leness as groups OF |
figures. The percentage to population
is very low, for dependent class, and
proves that bodily in6rmity and the
helplessness OF immaturity, the cause
of pauperdom almost exclusively in
this country, do not show discreditable
results under system of government
that gives every willing and sound
bodied person an opportunity for self
support.
The increase of paupers has not
been great as compared with our in
crease of population, and it is also
favorable to the conditions here that |
the majority of the paupers are for
eign born or of foreign parents. A |
right restriction of immigration would
doubtless enable civic and county au-
thorities to show great reduction of
paupers in this country in the next
decade
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
The Dallas Itsmiser pertinentlv in.

The Dallas Hemizer pertinently in
quires if it is not about time to drop
the professor" from the names of
country schoolmasters. Yes, it is
overtime, not only in regard to the
country sekoolmasters but a good
many who follow the same calling in
cities,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
An Italian Minister coming.

ROME, Feb. Alt is reported that Signor
F. Catalani, Italian minister to Copenhagen,
will be transferred to Washington, the Italian
government having determined on complete
restoration of diplomatic relations with the
United States. Baron Fava, who was withdrawn
from Washington during negotiations con-
cerning the New Orleans massacre, will be, it
is added, appointed to fill the vacancy at
Copenhagen.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
To succeed Bradley.

New YORK, Feb. ga Washington
special says President Harrison will ap
point Junge Green. of the United States
district court OF New Jersey, to succeed
the late Associate Justice Bradley of the
United States supreme court.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06

"but the affair proved very suggestive of
the fact that war was liable to come
upon nation at any time" He hoped
1t would serve as warning to the peo-
pie, and demonstrate that it is time to
consider the means OF how best to pro-
tect the country and its flag.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT VANCOUVER, WASH
February 4, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make final
proof in support Of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the clerk Of the superior cour
Of Klickitat county, Wash, at Goldendale, Wash
on March 49, 1892, viz:
James Hinnel,
Hd 1920, for the sWi Sec % TIP 1S East " NJ
he names the following witnesses to prove bis
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of, said
land, viz:
Azariah j PitmlD, Robert Struthers, Richard
French, all Of Hartland Klickitat county. Wash.
and Nelson B Brooks of Goldendale, Wash.
6feb6t JOHN D. GEOGHEGAN, Register.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
FALLS PRECINCT. WAsCo ConSTY,
1f

State OF Oregon,
February ., 1892
To the Honorable County Court Of the County OF
Wasco, state of Oregon:
We, the undersigned taxpayers and legal voters
OF Fails precinct, county and state Aforesaid, do
hereby respectfully petition and pray that said court
shall grant license to Patrick McAeny to sell spir-
ituons, malt and vinous liquors in sud Falls pre-
cinct, in less quantities than one gallon, fer the
period of one wear.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06

The ramlne still prevails IN Russia,
and our picayune congress has failed
to make an appropriation to carry the
donations of corn and flour to that
countrv
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-02-06
NEW TODAY.
Application for Liquor License.
FALLS PRECINCT,
Wasco Count.

SlaIe OF UregJn0
NJ OTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT /, PAT
~ rick McAllenv of said precinct, and comfy
viii, on the 9th day of March, 1892, apply TO til,
County Court of the above-named county for Ii
cense to sell spirituous malt and vinous liquors il
less quaLtit than one gallon,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
Back Yards and Disease,

The neglected back yard is the most
successful Incubator of zymotic dis
eases in existence. Their germs may
burst into unhealthy vi@ar IN untrap-
ped sewers and dirty sink pipes, but
the filthy back yard is where they
grow to their greatest power to wage
devaSting warfare upon human y;
it is there that the typhoid wages
strong and spreads itself i'll its pride.
There are few back yards that
would pass an examination for clean
illness and purity at this time OF the
year. Al! during Sthe cold days of
winter it was very convenient for
Mary, or even the mistress herself, to
open the kitchen door and throw the
greasy dishwater or similar liquor re-
fuse out on the snow. 1t saved them
time and trouble and a considerable
amount Of chilling. OF course they
didn't know they were planting the
seeds of disease. but they were to a
verify.
The warm sun is beginning to
awaken liz. in them, and month or
two later that life will be seen at work
on the lives of the children of the
house. 1t is.the duty Of every house
holder now to see that his back yard
is given thorough cleaning, its re-
fuse moved to place where it can do
the least harm TO human health, and
a powerful disinfectant scattered
where it formerly lay.
Stacked lime is good; carbolic
acid is better, but the cleaning must
be done in any event. The outlay
will be inexpensive; the income will
be enormous in the saving of good
health aud good lives as well.
Clean your back yards and disinfect
them. You owe it TO your children
aud your neighbor, and lie owes the
same to his and to you Kentucky
Homestead.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
RELIGIOUS.

Mr.. j. A. Orear furnishes The fol-
lowing notes of the dOings Of evan
CYCLISTS Of the Christian church since
last report
Elder j. V. Coom.s closed his meet
ing at Ruslville, Ind, May /, with
y additions.
Bro. L. s. Ford closed bis meeting
at Hanforl, CAL, with 270 added
Elders Hall and lIutto have had to
date 70 accessions at Chicago
Seventeen added in the Small
Reeves meeting at Center Church,
Rush county, Mo.
Thirty added by Elder E. j. Hart,
at Braddock, Pa.
Twenty-Five added in Bro. ". Eli
OFT Wards meeting at Galison, O.
Fifty added in the Updike-Ilawes
meeting at Lincoln, Neb.. by May l.
Fifiy-two additions by Elders ID.
w. Conner and G.. III. Smith at
Wavery, Mo.
Elder r. a. Owens meeting at
Camp Point, H., closed with 70 ac-
cessiOns,
Bro. j. A. Newman had 10 access
sions at Modena, Mo.
Elder f. l.. Moore closed at Warner,
Mo, with 30 additions,
a short meeting held 10y Bro.
Moore at La Uarpe, H., closed with
l6 added.
Nineteen added at Milton, H., by
Bro. J. Gilmer Stephenson, and II
at Montezuma, III.
Twenty-one additions at Pattons-
burg, Mo, by Bro. T. w. Cottingham.
Sixteen confessions at Smithboro,
ILL.,, by Bro. i. G. Cauble.
Bro. j. II. Stark closed at Pleasant
vile, Iowa, with 20 added.
Eighteen added since last report at
Lyons, Kan, by Bro. B. Il. Craww.
Bros. Dalock and Smith closed re-
Gently at Scott CRY, Kan, with 10
added
At Colby, Kan, j. w. Hedges had
a meeting q added.
FlderJ. T. Ewing closed IT "Old
-Four Nile Church," Ohio, win 50
added.
Three hundred and eighty-five
added at regular meetings by local
pastors in different States.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
GENERAL NEWS.

AT Covington, Wilbur G. Benton,
the Newport Pension Agent, has
been found guilty Of charging extor-
tionate fees.
During drunken row on a steam
boat at Calhoun, between rafismen
and members of the Calhoun base ball
club, one rafIsman and. two pasSen-
gers and member of the base hall
club were shot and fatally wounded.
BY the. will Of the late William
Aator, what was to have been left to
his daughter, Mrs. Coleman Drsyton,
was left to her children. The main
portion ofthe estate is beQueathed 10
John Jacob Aston. .....
The Standard Oil Company is ne
gotialing for the purchase of 100000
acres of the Kentucky oil field in the
Southern part of the State. 1t is
said the deal will be closed within
thirty days.
In an Admission, Ala, cotton mill,
Miss Jennie Pierce hit Miss Robbie
Brown, her rival, for looking at her
with contempt, and dozen other
young women took hand in a gem
eral hair-pulling and face-scratching
engagement. When they were sep
araied Miss Brown was found to be
in a dying condition.
The bill compelling mine operators
TO pay their miners in lawful money
and twice month when they demand
IL, was passed by the House at Frank
fort Thursday.
The Rev. Dominick Schnuch, q
Catholic priest, sold chances on 3
horse and buggy and The indianapolis
Federal grand jury indicted him for
running Il lottery.
The Capitol building at Santa Fe
was destroyed by fire. Loss, $780,
900; with no insurance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
Death of Judge Cox.

Judge Western w. Cox died at his
home in West Liberty, Morgan coun-
ty, Monday night, May 8, 1892. Some
years ago he suffered stroke of par
'ial paralysis in this city, from which
he never recovered aud which caused
his death.
lie was native of Morgan county,
KY, and was born September %,
1928. His father Solomon Cox, was
born in Grayson county, Va, Deem
Der 20, 1895, and moved to Morgan
county, KY, in 1912. lie resided in
Bath county several Years and return
ell to Morgan county, where he spent
the remainder of his life. He was a
son of James Cox, who lived and died
on New River, Va.
Al the age of 20, Western w. Cox
engaged in the mercantile business at
West Liberty; in 1855 he was made
deputy sheriff and served in that ca
pacity until 1858, when he was elected
Sheriff and reelected in 1860. Be-
fore the expiration of his term he EN-
listed in the Confederate army, Co.
A., Fifth Ky. Infantry, and was
soon appointed Quartermaster; in the
fall of 1862 he became Recruiting Ser
geant under Humphrey Marshall.
He returned to Kentucky in 1868,
formed company and joined the
Tenth Ky. Cavalary, serving as Cap
tain of his company he acted III that
capacity until 1864, when he was pro-
noted to Major in the regiment; in
January, 1865, he was promoted TO
Lieutenant Colonel, which position he
held until the close of the war,
surrendering at Mt. Sterling, Ky, in
1865. In 1866 he was again elected
Sheriff of Morgan county and re-elect-
ed in 1865. At the expiration of his
| lttIiI w DIS ClcClSNl NOuulN vi
Morgan county and reelected in 1874
In 1878 he was elected School Com
missioner aud reelected in 1880
| Since 1870 he had also been engaged
ia Merchandising, farming and stock
dealing at West Liberty. lie owned
large boundaries of land in Morgan
county and was substantial, enter
prising mau. March l, 1919, he mar.
ried Elizabeth Nickel, daughter o.
Rev. Joseph and Rachael (Kasb) Nick
eli, of Morgan county. 10 their un'
ion were born four children, three OF
whom are living viz: Mary Is Wo'
mack, Jennie l.. Marker and Henry
M. Cox. Mrs. III. Clay Turner, hi;
other daughter, died in This city while
here on a visit several years ago.
| lie was staunch Democrat and d
leading member of the +. Il "A. NJ
| fraternity.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
TIhD OVER KER EYES

And big quilt was wrapped
around her head and face. She could
not be mugged. She did uOt say nany
words, and the detectives were about
to give up when the woman began to
abuse the officials for The accoalnoda-
lions in the Jail.
just as soon as she opened her
mouth Crawford said: well, don't
want her picture. I've got dozen
good ones. That's Sophia Lyons"
Schley was trotted out, but he made
an awful fight and the officers could
net get his picture.
The Enquirer says:
~The arrest is one of the most impor-
tant made in years, as the prisoners
are the leaders in their line, that is as
far as Burke and Lyons are con-
cerned.
Billy Burke, alias Billy the Kid, alias
Frank Smith, alias Murphy, alias
Petrie, is one of the most adroit bank
sneaks in the country. He is 30 years
old, and was born and raised in
Chicago. He is a printer by trade.
At very early age he was credited
with being
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17

Land hunger makes men work lar.
and yet keeps them poor. The con-
tented owner of small farm is
always to be envied. He is usually
prosN Gus, if his small farm is we'll
titled. Look over the county you
live in and see if this is not true.
Ky. Homestead.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17

The importation of cattle into Great
Britain from the continent of Europe
mas been prohibited, on account of the
spread of foot and mouth disease.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
THE SNEAK XND HIS HvE-
MALE AoCoMFG&CE.

MALE ACCOMFdRCE.
Returning to Cincinnati they pc
ported the result of their investiga-
ton to the Enquirer, giving a History
of the two noted criminals, which
will appear farther aloMg.
The officers went to the jail, and
Owens was brought out. Detective
Crawford got a look at him and said
st once: II know hina.' Owens held
his handkerchief to his face and re-
fused to say a word. He was placed
on a chair to have Ais picture taken.
He fought lake a tiger, and NO amount
of strength could hold him in posi-
ton long enough to catch his snug"
While lac was STRUGGLING he was ours
ing every one, sssd once the headker-
chief slipped frosn his face. Thc low
err part was covered with "a short
beard. Crawford said he knew him,
but could not place him. The officers
continued to fight Owens to get his
picture, and while the pulling ami
dragging was going on era wford said:
'Let him 60, boys, I've got good
mug of that fellow
Owings was taken back 10 his cell,
and Crawford whispered to Witte;;
THAT'S Billy BURKE, alias the Kid."
Tho woman was brou ght out. She
had handkerchief
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
COURT DIRECTORY.
Ess,oNAL.

nj II. THOMPSON. MD.
vi OiHce with DIR. r. q Drake
East Main Street, MI. rsserlipg' by.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
rnE NERyIEsr pANK sNEAK

In the country. He has worked with
such celebrated thieves as Rufe Pine.
Minnie Marks, Big Ed Rice, JOHNNY
Jordan, Georgia Carson and others
equally as well known. He has been
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17
IDENTIFIED!
THE NOTORIOUS SOPHIE LYONS
And Billy Burke, Alias Billy
the Kid,
The Nerviest Bank Sneak in the
World,
Attempt to Rob Traders Deposit
Bank.
Detectives Crawford and White
Identify the Thieves.
Who Prove to be the Most Oar
ing of Clever Crooks.
One of the Gang Released For
Want of Evidence.
Another Who Escaped Was the
Famous Paddy Guerrin.
They Visited Cincinnati and Rob.
bed Merchant Wentz.
One Of the Gang Released For
Want of Evidence.
Another Who Escaped Was the
Famous Paddy Guerrin.
They Visited Cincinnati and Rob-
bed Merchant Wentz.

Reeo-as Of TIVE Of t1ae Meet Dea-
Perate Crina5na1z s1a America
Eophie azaa lilly tao --3G' ~
5aa JeLil-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1892-05-17

The examining trial Of Schley,
last Tuesday afternoon, before Judge
Groves resulted in an acqRittal, there
not being sufficient evidence TO hold
him. lie was prosecuted by County
Attorney w. a. DeHaven and Col.
John I. Hazeirigg. and defended by
Col. Y. I. Young.
On same day two Cinciu@ati detec-
tives Crawford and WitteO arrived
and
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-21
Reilly vs the City.

The case of James Reilly ys the City was before the district court this morning, This case has attracted wide attention as 1t carries with 1t the right of a municipal corporation to commence suit to quiet title to its property if it con siders said property in jeopardy. Goodrich and Smith undertook to set aside the patent to the Mountain Maid, for Sl 900. Half was paid down and the other half was to be paid upon the winning of the suit. The latter was won in the dis trict court. Judge Berry appealed the case to the supreme court.
 In the meanwhile Ben Goodrich moved away from Tombstone and did not feel as though his engagement by the city bound him to carry the case beyond the district court. The city thought otherwise and insisted. upon the case through the supreme court before paying him the other S5O0.
 At this point James Reilly stepped in and on his own responsibility se- cured an assignment of the Goodrich Smith claim against the city for $500 and took the case to the supreme court where the lower court was sus- tained.
 Here the matter dropped, with the exception that Judge Reilly demanded the $500, but the city refused to pay it. It is for the recovery of this $500 that the plaintiff sues the city. One of the lessons to be learned from the testimony in this case is that too great pains cannot be taken in record ing in the minutes every action taken by body corporate.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-21

The calendar was called and the following disposition made:
 Reilly vs Berry, continued.
 Goidwater vs Neptune Mining Co.,, passed.
 Raggin vs Bradley, set for l6th.
 Cochise County vs Ritter, set for I7th.
 wellman vs Dovney, set for 10th.
 Reilly vs Ritchie, continued.
 Reilly vs City. set for l6th.
 Watervale Mining Go vs Leach and Gage, leave granted to amend com- plaint; set for 19h.
 L. Anderson vs w. A. Anderson, di- vorce, referred to clerk to take testi- mony.
 Camou vs Clark and Camou vs Hamm, arguments on demurrers set for l6th.
 Stevenson vs Stevenson, referred to clerk to take testimony.
 Woyschintsky vs Woyschintsky, same order.
 Territory us Dunlap, continued to May term,
 Territory vs Walker, released from custody on his own bond in sum of $500. Dee ys Crouch, default entered.
 Territory vs Scott, motion to release on own recognizance, argued and taken under advisement.
 On motion of Allen English, com mittee of three were appointed by the court to draft resolutions of respect to the memory of the late Judge Berry, and Attorneys English, Herring and Shlwell was appointed as such com mittee.
 On motion of W. H. Stilwell, court adjourned till tomorrow morning, Feb 18th at o'clock, out of respect to the memory of deceased.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-02-21


 The latest news concerning the ab- duction Of young girl by Indians is taken from the Journal-Miner of Tues day last which says: A man, whose name we failed 10 learn. cafne in yes terday from following the trail of the girl abducted by the two Indians, mention of which has heen made be- fore. He stated to parties here that he had been with the posse for three days and that the trail led up into Red Rock country. He left thirteen men still in pursuit of the girl and her captors. but as 1t had commenced to snow, it was feared the pursuit would have io be abandoned, He states the girl lived at or near Yuba City and was on her way to Flagstaff to attend school when overtaken.