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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
THE INCIDENT AT AN END.
sheriff oners n Reward

SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. s7-Sberiff
Woolery is still absent from the city
searching for the train robbers. He has
been urging the county commissioners of
King county to offer $500 reward, and as
they have not done SO, he to night wired
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
The French Chamber In Earnest.

PARIS, Nov. 2S-An Interpolation was
submitted In the chamber of deputies,
asking why the government did not en-
force the law providing for an autopsy In
the case of the sudden death of Baron
Reinach, the banker, supposed to have
committed suicide as result of the
damaging exposure in the Panama canal
management. Instead of responding,
Prime Minister Loubet asked the chamber
to observe the order of the day pure and
simple The chamber rejected the re-
quest, and the ministry are now consider
ing the question of resIgning.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
The Extra Session and the Tariff

NEW YORK, Nov j26-There will be
published to morrow consensus of opin
ion of the mem bers-e of the SD con-
gress on the question of an extra session
and the repeal of the Mckinley bill. So
far 1SS have responded out of 356 repre>
sentatives. OF that number,;72 declared
themselves in favor of an extra session,
7S opposed 1t and 3S were non- committal.
On the question of the tariff, rs voted to
repeal the Mckinley bill, A favored it
with notifications, 81 were opposed to
any change and 12 were non committal
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03

an advertisement to the Seattle papers
stating that he would individually pay
that amount for the capture of the rob-
bers or for information that would lead
to their capture. The story that two
men visited Franklin Saturday and
bought provisions with some OF the stolen
money proves unfounded.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
Gold for Expert.

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-The gold move.
ment in New York engages the attention
of high fnanciers of London, Paris and
Vienna. Impending American consign,
ments for London are attributed partly
to the continuous large sales of American
railroad securities on English account
and partly TO the absorption of gold by
the Austrian condition of conversion Of
currency now in progress iE that country.
Since Nover Der IL the Austro Hungarian
banks have purchased e4,000,000 worth
of gold, chiefly in the open market, In
London.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
DALIEs OREGON DECEMBER s. 1892

he disappeared. The body was recov-
cred the following day. Deceased was
un married and had been a resident of the
co unity about three years. HIS mothers
ia miIy live in Ohio and have been noti-
fed.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
Fatal Train Wreck.

BRENNAN, Tex, Nov. 25-A south
bound passenger train on the Houston &
Texas Central road was wrecked near
Clear creek, two miles from South Hemp,
stead, last night. A number of people
were injured and two killed.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
Trying 10 stir Up a REVOLT.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 25-Nihilists
are trying to stir up the Voiga peaasntrY,
by means of pamphlets and letters, to re
volt against the government The police
have been instructed TO suppress any in
surrectionary attempts.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
CURRY is SLOW.

All counties of Oregon, with the ex-
ception of Curry, have forwarded cleo
tion returns to the secretary Of state, and
the official canvass will be made as soon
as Curry is heard from. Pierce has a
large plurality, To morrow canvass
Will be made of the vote for joint repre-
sentative from Grant and Harney. The
contest Is between Gowan (Republican)
and Bird (DemocraD, and the unofficial
returns show a tie between them, each
having $50 votes. Fenwick, the Popu--
list candidate, runs far behind. This
was the special election to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of c. u.
Richardson, Republican.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
northern Pacific Train Held up

TACOMA, WASH, Nov. 25-The North
ern Pacific overland train was held up al
Hot Springs last night by three masked
men who relieved the Pullman passengers
of about fifteen hundred dollars in money
and jewelry. T. 9. Taylor of -Pendleton,
Oregon, was relieved of forty dollars in
coin and watch and shirt stud.
The three masked bighwaymen
climbed onto the rear platform of the last
sleeper while it was stopped at Hot
Springs. They held up the male occu
pants OF the car while the train was go-
ing from that station to the next. then
stopped the train, got off and made their
escape. They got away with about $1,000
In money and good deal of jewery
They fired one shot while in the car and
gave the train parting salute when it
moved away.
1t is believed that the robbers are the
same who robbed the Roslyn bank two
months ago. They understood the train
signals perfectly, so that Engineer Geary
readily obeyed every signal given.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
THE ROBBERS WERE GALLANT.

fhe Northern Pacific train which was
held up near Hot Springs, Wash, last
night arrived here this morning. E. a.
Miller, of this city, who was on the train,
said: II was sitting in the smoking
room of the Pullman when three masked
men entered the compartment ordered
me to throw up my hands I complied,
and they relieved me of ten dollars, a
watch, ring and scarf pin. While a
robber stood at each door of the car and
covered the passengers third man took
up the collection, after all the passengers
complied with the order to throw up their
hands. None of the lady passengers
were molested.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
General Crespo is Determined.

CARACAS, Nov. 27-A minister at the
capital to-day told correspondent that
General Crespo would maintain fully the
jurisdiction of Venezuela, and especially
Its right to arrest criminals Oh merchant
ships in her waters. This right will be
particularly insisted upon when the fdgi-
tives are citizens of Venezuela.
THE INCIDENT AT AN END.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-Happily, 1t
appears from unofficial news received
from Venezuela, the Mijares incident is
at an end. The Venezuelan government
was sllenced by the presentation of the
case made by Minister Scruggs.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-12-03
LOST.

A letter containing check on The DalIes Ma
tional Bank. drawn in favor of Mason, Ehrman 4
Co.. Portland, dated Nov. 3d. was lost in transit be
tween this city and Portland All persons are
warned against paying such check, except endorsed
by the payee named above. FISHER
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Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

ElRoM the premises-of the subscriber residing on
IL Ty.h ridge, white yesriing heller, no marks,
but branded HI dimly. reward of IS will be given
to any one delivering the heifer to at my place
HINRY HILLGEN.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-20
Advertised For.

Men show their breeding in street cars,
on thoroughfares and in restaurants, even
more than when they are under the cover
and restraint of private houses. Some men
cannot give an order at a restaurant with
out bullying the walters, and letting every
one within shouting distance know what
they are about to eat and drink.
Charley Morris, of the New York Stock
exchange, is one OF the coolest and most
sensible wags in the country, and capital
fellow withal. Recent he was seated at
Delmonieo's down town place reading
while he was awaiting his order, when a
man at an ad Joining table, who had ordered
salmon, called out TO the retiring waiter:
Hello. BOY Bring me some anchovy
sauce"
Eyes, SIR" said the waiter. and he TUNED
to leave.
And boyP yelled the man who had or
dered salmon.
Eyes, sir"
The waiter took another step and was
halted by another shout:
And bring me HarveyT
ayes, sir"
"And WoosterP'
"All rigLt'-
At this juncture Charley Morris walked
over to the man and said:
BEG your pardon, sir, but see you are
advertised or"
'I-me--advertised forf' stammered the
man.
Yes; just read this" and Charley point
ed TO an advertisement which read:
IF you are curious in fish sauces, taste
ours, then smut your MOUTH
And the man glared and became dumb.
ALFRED X. CALHOUN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-20

Among other women prominently in
terested In the work of the society are
Mrs. II. V. Boynton, vice president gem
eral in charge of the organization of
chapters; Mrs. George Fl. Shields, re-
cording secretary: Mrs. Ellen Hardin
Walworth, corresponding secretary;
Miss Eugesia Washington 0he nearest
living relative of the first president, reg
istrar general: Mrs. A. Howard Clarke,
treasurer general; Mrs. Marshall Nc
Donald, historian general; Mrs. NJ. S.
Lockwood, chaplain general; Mrs. S. S.
Hamlin, Miss Mary Desha, Mrs. A. W.
Greedy wife of the arctic explorer,
Miss Louise Ward McAllister, Mrs.
Roger A. Pryor, Mrs. Thomas a. Hen
bricks, Mrs. David D. Porter, Mrs. ST.
mon Bolivar Buckner, and many others
in various parts of the country.
The congress of which l have been
writing was composed of all the active
officers Of the national society, and the
regents and delegates Of each of the
states having chapter of its own. The
interest in the organization was strength
ened by the meeting, and the delegates
separated, each taking to her home re-
newed zeal and higher hope that in the
course of little while some of the plans
now under consideration will be fully
and successfully carried out. F. S.
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"Pitch him over and stop his talkingr
yelled the Oh Ger.
TRY it and take the consequencesp was
the spirited response.
The guide leaped forward with drawn
sword and the merchant, stalwart young
man, raised mis- staff and stood on the de
fensive.
After fencing for a few seconds the
jews staff was cut in two, but before his
assailant could strike him with the sword
he leaped forward, caught him in his arms,
and the two fell over the cliff and dashed
in a bleeding mass on the rocks below.
The second Russian sent the jews bur
dened mule after his master, and then stood
face to face with another resolute man
armed only with stout stick.
The Russian lost a precious second OF
time in trying tc draw his pistol, for the
staff whistled above his head, and uncon-
scious and never TO be conscious again, he
tumbled into the depths. Then the jew
sent the Russians horse after him and
came face to face with second man.
Seeing the fate of his companion, the
third Russian leaped forward. like an en-
ragged anim,l, and caught his opponent in
his arms. The struggle was brief and
fierce. The issue would have been doubt
full had not the Cossack's horse plunged
forward in its fright and dashed against
the men, hurting them and itself into the
awful abyss.
Both parties were now wrought up 70
frenzy that blinded them to all considera-
tons of life.
The Russians were like bloodthirsty saw
ages who find their slaves rising against
them in revolt.
The jews lost their babitual prudence
and were stung to desperate resistance
by the memory of many generations Of
outrage and rapine.
In the dense settlements the Russians
might he masters; here they were man 10
man, with FL the advantage of arms on
the side OF : as transgressors.
The fourth Jew picked up sword that
a Russian had dropped before ne went
over and down to death. He was young
man, unskilled in the use Of such weap
on, but even if he had been the wall Of
rock TO the left would have baked al
sword play.
With the fury of a tiger he hurled over
his opponent and sent his horse after him
The jew had lost a brother and his gray
haired father was behind him.
With such war cry as never burst from
Jewish lips since the Maccabees led Israel
10 victory, the young man swept every liv-
ing thing from his path till ne came face
70 face with the last man. Captain Biatzkr.
The Russian fired MS pistol straight into
the young mans face. making serious but
not fatal wound Certain tits it did not
stay the irresistible onset
The officers sword leaped up, but it was
too late. he felt The wet blade AZ Is
throat, and he next instant he had Joined
the men whom he had 50 ANONYMOUSLY led
10 death
The surviving merchants hastily made
their way into Turkish territory. vheTs
thew were safe. leaving behind them
uane and memory that VII las. IS long
a. the mountains
The Jews Leap"
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is the vice president general, and in an
eloquent address advocated the estab-
hshment by the society of a museum in
Washington, to which the government
might after awhile confide the keeping
of the Washington and other relics of
the Revolutionary period. 1t was in
TINS speech that Mr.. EggIesron's letter
was introduced. Miss jamie Meade
WEIGH read captivating paper on
American History for American Wom-
en-, and explained 70 the satisfaction of
many of those who heard her why Amer
lean women require a special kind of
history. Mrs. Hugh Hagan, of Atlanta,
reported or the progress the society had
made IN Georgia. Her story was most
attractively told, and as she has the sd-
vantage of great personal beauty and
grace of manner, she was listened TO
with attention and looked at with ad-
miration.
Miss Clara Barton. of whom the world
has heard as the president of the Red
Cross society, Is the surgeon general OF
the society of which i am writing and
also member Of the board of regents
She was an interested member of the
congress, and her benevolent face. that
ar once indicates tender sympathy and
strength of purpose. WAS ADMIRED by I'll
who saw IL
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family affairs. But family affairs in
the last century are precisely what we
need to get at, and perhaps the influence
OF such society as yours could unlock
many repository of domestic lore.
More women of ability are trying to
write than can find room in the maya
zines. What an admirable field is open
to them in the writing of local history,
with special reference to ancient man
ners and customs!"
This letter was read at the first con-
gress of the society held at Washington
this year, beginning on Feb. % and last
ing two or three days, and it is quite
likely that Mr.. Eggleston's suggestion
may be acted upon with most interest
ing results.
In some quarters there have been in
timations that the Daughters of the
American Revolution is an aristocratic
society, and that the real meaning of it
is not so much patriotic as it is to give
the women at the head of it an opportu-
nifty to parade their high lineage and
to publish to the world the particulars
of their family trees. Nothing could
be further from the truth than this The
qualifications for membership are not
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that these are debts of honor in the full
est sense of the phrase. They resulted
from practical wagers on puts and calls.
Mr.. Keene Is a native of the south, he
and his once famous partner, George
Crouch, being of English parentage.
He went TO California in boyhood, be-
came a lawyer, and while conducting
mining cases was led into speculation.
His success was wonderful. One day he
sprung trap on Flood and OBrien and
cleared So, 500, 900 in Belcher and Crown
Point, and another. time m 500. goo
in Ophir. In 1876 he went to New York
with about IS 900, 600. Wall street gos-
sip ran TO the effect that he had said he
came east with parlor car full of cash
to drain Jay Gould, and that Gould re-
piled that he would send Mr.. Keene
home in a freight car.
He did it-almost. Keene was crushed,
but remained in New York. At first he
and Mr.. Crouch were partners with Mr..
Gould in Atlantic and Pacific telegraph
stock In 1873 Mr.. Keene was embar-
raised and gave up his fine house. In
1881 he was richer than ever. His son.
the famous Foxhall Keene, was king of
the turf. Both were triumphant.
Mr. james Keene studied the situation
and decided that the long depression OF
1879 was to be followed by as many
years Of continuous boom. 1t wasn't.
The public knows the rest. At one time
he lost $1,000, 600 In wheat. In 1888
everything dropped. Jay Gould never
for one hour relaxed his relentless pur-
suit. His brokers and secret agents.
headed by the active Wash Common. beat
down every stock which Keene held. On
the last day OF his battle the latter paid
sl75, 900 cash margins on his declining
stocks. then posted his bankruptcy. he
moved his family 10 modest dwelling
at Far Rockawsy, dispersed his fEf
stable and started at the bottom. Surely
every generous heart will rejoice u
learn that he Is coming up again.
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ject Of primary importance, institutions
for the general diffusion Of knowledge
thus developing an enlightened public
opinion, and aifording to young and old
such advantages as shall develop in them
the largest capacity for performing the
duties of American citizens.
To cherish, maintain and extend the
institutions Of American freedom; TO
foster true patriotism and love Of
country, and to aid ii securing for man
kind all the blessings Of liberty"
These are unquestionably most patri-
otto ana pTaiseworthy motives, and the
ladies who have undertaken the work
are entitled to the sympathy and CO.
operation Of all the large minded people
who have a proper appreciation of the
services rendered in the great war that
brought liberty to the American colo.
MES. and who feel that the sacrifices
made by revoluhonists should be per-
petUated and made 10 endure not only
IN a Evolutionary form, but as living
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-20
Not at First Sight.


When Handel, the celebrated German
musician, went to Ireland to give concerts,
be was mu perplexed by the illness Of
the man he had brought with him to sing
bass. On explaining his trouble he was
told that there was man In Dublin, a
printer named German, who had good
voice, an excellent knowledge Of music
and who was 4 member of St. Patrick's
choir.
Handel, who was a fussy little man, was
much delighted at being. able to secure
German, and decided to call a rehearsal at
once.
The Irish bass singer appeared in his
best suit, and with an expression on his
broad face that denoted peace with the
world and perfect satisfaction with him
self. He knew every Irish air that had
ever been composed, and SO he had conf
dence in his own ability to do bass to
anything the little Dutchman might trot
out"
But the rehearsal had not been under
way ten minutes when Handel's quick ear
noted that the bass was not only out Of
tune and pitch, but that with character
istic Irish independence it was singing en-
tirely in its own way and without regard
to the text.
Handel stood up on tiptoe and swore in
five languages At length, red in the face
he shouted to German:
you tam rascal! What for you tell me
you sing at de sight?"
''And SO l can," said the imperturbable
bass.
Den you tax dat und sing ct voncep
roared Handel
"Oh," replied German, as he picked up
the score and looked over the notes upside
down, 1.-The divil wan o. me iver said /
could sing at first sight. Just wait, yer
honor, till l get acquainted wild the
tchunew
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Tpprecedented.

Customer (as Office of gas company
There is an error Of IS. % in this bill you
sent me the other day.
Cashier Cooking = overl-I think you
are mistaken. have made no error in the
calculation.
But there is mistake Of sS.75 in the
bill, all the same. I've come here 70 have
it rectifed and, by George, I'm not going
TO be bluffed OUT OF il"
My dear sir, we hsve % go By the me
ter. If there is anything wrong with il
we'll send a man down 10 your house &c
look at it,"
You don't 60 by the meter. That's
where the mistake in this bill comes in
can read the meter IS well as you or any
body else can. and kept track OF It last
month for my own satisfaction"
And you find we charged you s3.75 too
much last mcathf''
No. SIR You hare charged ne S375 toe
httle"
Bringing the telephone he'll violently
"Send policeman here. quick There's g
mailman al laxzr!''-CaicaGo I1h1nA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-20
SOME ODD STORIES.
INTERESTING INCIDENTS RELATED BY
MAJOR A. K. CALHOUN.

How a Party of Hebrew Traders Met .
Troop of Russian Soldiers and How q
Mountain Pass Came by the Name 'sThe
Jews Leap"
copyright, 1892, BY American Press Associa-
ton.
There is pass in the Caucasian noun
tains, along which runs a trail that no an
imal can turn en- and 20 two animals can
pass each other on. Below the trail there
is a chasm 100 feet deep. and this place
within the last few years has come to be
known as THE Jews Leap" This is the
reason:
In the spring of 1878 party Of Jews. ten
in number, were on their way with pack
of heavily laden mules to the Don coun-
try, where they were to attend fair 1t
was ever the custom for parties coming
over from the north to send man ahead
on foot to see if the way was clear, trav-
elers from Circassia having the right OF
way.
If the road was all right, the man sent
in front fired off bomb, the explosion OF
which told as it echoed along the pass that
the way was clear.
Captain Blatzky, who was going south
with small escort of mounted Cossacks,
wholly ignoring this precaution, said to
his guide:
'NThere are no soldiers coming this way.
The only party we can meet is some Jew
ish peddlers, and if they get in my way
will hurl them over the cliffs"
There was nothing left for the soldiers
but to obey, so they rode on and at length
entered the pass, Captain Blatzky bringing
mp the rear.
The setting sun was pouring his level
rays through the pass when the Russians
reached the highest and narrowest point,
and here they were brought face to face
with the Jew traders, who by the custom
of the place had the right of way
When Captain Blatzky saw the party
that opposed him he drew his sword and
shouted out
Curse the dogsl Hurl them over the
cliffs and ride onl''
The Jews heard the savage order and
held hurried consultation. To go back
was impossible, for all were leading their
mules, as the Russians were their horses.
I'VE have the right of way" replied the
foremost Jew, whose only weapon was a
stout staff
"You have no rightsp roared the Rus.
sian.
''No rights in the valleys and towns"
replied the Jew resolutely, "but up here,
nearer to God and man to man, we are
equal"
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were sent to copy inscriptions from old
tombstones and the former to trace the
young woman's descent from wills and
title deeds. When all this had been
done the facts were laid before COM
mittee and the dear friend" had to
withdraw her statement. 1t Is pleasant
to relate that this was not only done
cheerfully, but with elaborate and ex-
planatory apologies.
Mrs. Harrison, the wife Of the presi-
dent of the United States, is the presi-
dent general, and at the congress she
made an impressive address that showed
that she was jealous in her interest in
the welfare and work of the society.
Mrs. Harrison's address was responded
to by the wife of Congressman Clifton
R. Breckenridge, of Arkansas. Mrs.
Breckenridge is the regent for that
state, and probably to have so described
her would have been sufficient identifi-
cation without mentioning her hus-
bands name. Mrs. William D. Cabell