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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06

The following from the editorial
columns of the Statesman is appliable
to other counties outside of Marion:
"There are business men in Marion
county who spend enough money On
advertisement "fakirs" every year to
keep good sized advertisement stand
ing all the time in a legitimate news
paper. The latter would would
bring in returns commensurate with
the outlay, if followed up with the
right sort of business sense and treat
ment, and il the advertiser has some
thing the people want, or can do
something they want done. On the
contrary, the money spent on the
"fakes" is worse than thrown away,
in nine cases out of ten."
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06
He kicked TIL. Dog.

BAKER CITY, Or, Aug. I.-Cracker
creek. a mining camp IS miles from this city,
was last night the scene of shooting scrape.
Joseph Mikels, saloon,keeper, shot and
probably fatally wounded Andrew Olsen.
belonging to Olsen. The latter used most
bar after MikeIs, who at once drew revol-
yer and commenced firing, the fourth shot
taking effect in Olsen's abdomen. Immedi-
ately after the shooting Mikels started for this
city to give himself up, and was met on the
road by the sheriff. The parties have been
the best of friends, and for several years have
been almost inseparable. To the reporter,
Mikels stated that he deeply regretted it, and
claims he shot Olsen in self-defense.
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Ths House stin F.IIbuster,ng.

WASHINGTON, Aug. AFTER an hour OIL
more of filibustering the house to-day ad.
journed after revoking oil leaves of absence
to members. A majority of the Democrats in
the house are making strong efforts to bring
about compromise on the worlds fair matter,
and this afternoon conference Of 40 or more
members was held IN the ways and means
committee rooms. Both sides in the Demo-
cratic party were represented, and a commit.
tee to talk owe, the matter within the party
was appointed by Dockery, as follows:
Against the worlds fair-Bankhead, Cum
mings, McCreary, Culberson and McMillin;
in favor-Durborom, Williams of Illinois,
Fellows, Reilly and Shively.
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Ferainand Ward 20 be married..


MIDDLErowN. Conn. Aug. 3.-Ferdi
nand Ward, once Napoleon of Wall
street, who recently bade adieu to Sing
Sing, is engaged to be married. Ward
has sumptous quarters at the Champion
hotel in East Haddam, of which he was
once the owner. He spends little time
there, however, as be daily drives over
here to spend the time with his betrothed.
The young lady who is Wards fiancee is
90 years old. and very pretty. She is the
daughter of a prominent citizen, who is
very well TO do. Ward met the young
lady only short time ago, and 1t was
case of loye at first sight. fbe wedding
is down for the early fall days. The en-
gagement has created much gossip in
social circles.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06
WAS she POISONED.

The alleged poisoning case at The
Dalles, an account of which ap peared in
yesterdays Orsgonian, has attracted COM
siderable attention of thinking physicians,
especially of DR.. Otto s. Bins~a nger, who
expresses his opinion as follows:
In the Oregonsan read sensational
report, coming fiom The DalIes, which
not only excited my curiosity but also
aroused my sympathy end scientific In.
,erest. According to the report Mrs.
Matilda c. Rogers died suddenly July q.
Other information which received gives
the date Of Der death June 2S. One week
later, July IA, the body was exhumed and
the stomach, heart, kidneys, lungs and
liver were sen: for chemical analysis to
Portland. The chemist reported The
presence of snlphate of zinc or chlor-
ide of zinc and alsp the stomach and iu-
testiaes In highly infsmed condition.
On the strength of that analysis. the JUS
tice decided TO bind over William Birg
field, the son-in law and suspected mur-
derer of Mrs. Rogers. without bonds, to
appear before the grand jury 10 Novem-
Der, and he is now in the hands of the
sheriff. Permit me to quote come of the
statements of that report, also some of
the results of the analysi and let us ex-
anime them in scientific light.
1. The analysis "proves the presence
of sulphate of zinc or chloride of zinc"
The statement, ''either sulphate or chlor
led of zinc" after the analysis is made is
worthless. The examination must show
with absolute certainty which one of the
two was contained IN the stomach.
2. "The body of Mrs Matilda G. Rog.
ers, who died suddenly week before, etc."
While it is true that sulphate of zinc
or chloride of zinc can, under certain cir
cause death, they never
will kill suddenly. In small doses they
produce gastric inflammation; in larger
doses sulphate of zinc produces vomiting,
and chloride of zinc cauterization of the
which does not prove fatal sud-
denly. Besides, the chloride of zinc in
large doses would leave erosions in the
membrane of the stomach. The
report only speaks of inflammation of the
and not OF erosions.
8. rbe chemist reported the lungs,
heart. kidneys and liver in normal condi-
lion, but the stomach and intestines
highly inflamed.
1t is very doubtful that after body
has been buried for one or two weeks,
even If It was embalmed in the ordinary |
way, 1t would show yet distinct inflam
nation of the stomach and ,ntestiDes In |
,ider to carry some weight, such state
nent must come from physician and
Tot from q chemist, whose knowledge of |
is at the best very rudimen-
ary.
Granting, therefore, that sulphste of
inc or chloride of zinc was found in the
tomach of Mrs. Rogers, it Is more than
doubtful that their presence caused her
udden death. Birgfeld is under arrest
nd kept for trial, and on the strength of
his chemical analysis may even lose his
lie. Although personally acquainted
nth Assayer Fisk and on friendly
erms with him, ! deem it my duty to
all the attention of the proper au-
horities to the Insufficient evidence
esulting from bis report, !
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an idly-spoken rumor may cause un-
told misery. Instead of creating pre-
judice in the minds of persons against
a man under arrest, every effort
should be made by citizens to leave the
community unbiased, so that when he
IS tried oy jury of his peers there
shall be no possibility of complaint
against those who either acquit or con-
vict him. Justice should be blind to
class, condition, nationality or I'M
founded scandal
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06
THE SILVER ISSUE.

Senator JohnISherman is considered
the most practical fnancier who has
ever occupied position in the coun-
ellis of the nation. and the solid fnan-
cial basis of The country to-day has
been attained by following his opinion
on financial matters This is what he
says on the silver question:
"It is said if we adopt the silver
standard we will get more money for
our labor and productions. This does
not follow, but, even if it be true, the
purchasing power of our money will be
diminished. All experience proves
that labor and the productions of the
farm are the last to advance in price.
Even if, after long struggle, wages
and wheat should advance as silver
falls, what benefit does the farmer or
laborer get? None whatever. He
will get more dollars with less pur-
chasing power. Silver dollars worth
II cents in gold will buy no more food
than II cents of our money now. The
capitalist and speculator can protect
themselves from loss by stipulating
for gold payments. This is almost
universally done now in California
and other silver countries, and is gen.
orally done in all railroad and other
securities running for a long time. The
owner of land and other property can
advance his prices as the silver falls.
The whole burden of this policy falls
upon those who depend upon their
daily labor for their daily bread, and
for the benefit Of those who hope, by
cheapening money, to pay their debts
with money less valuable than the
money they agreed to pay. The peo-
pie of the United States are requested
in this way to participate in fraud.
I cannot believe, If they understood it,
they would do it.
"But it is said we want more money
to transact the business of the coun-
try. Do we get more money by de-
monetlzing one-half of all we havea-
for the gold now in circulation is more
than one-half of the coin in circula.
tion. 1t Is now the basis Of all the
great transactions of foreign and do
mestic commerce. With gold at pre-
MUM it would sink ont of sight and
be bought and sold like any other |
commodity, as it was during the var
after the suspension of specie pay
ments. We will again have gold for |
the capitalists and silver for the peo-
pie. The fluctuations will be daily
marked by the premium on gold. Now
both are on the same footing. You
receive your pay IN the highest stand
ard Of yslue known among men.
Every dollar of paper money, whether
it be bank note or a greeubsek or
silver or gold certificate, or treasury
note, ss backed by the government of
he United States with ample silver
md gold to make good its promise, for
vhen we now issue treasury notes for
liver bkllion we take care to get Sill
,er enough to be equal at its market
'alue in gold. The gold end silver
nd notes ia vbich you are nov psid
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News OF the sealers.

VICTORIA. B. c., Aug. 3.-The sealing
schooner San Diego, OF San Francisco,
arrived here this morning, having on
board 2069 skins taken along the coast
and some over on the Japanese side. and
very few on the Russian side. While
off the japan coast she saw great deal
of wreckage, supposed to be of British
or American schooner, while it was also
evident that d number of Chinese junks
had been recently wrecked. There had
been no clear weather for over two
months. The captain says there were no
seals on the Russian side except IN Rus
sian seas, which are beng as jealeusly
guarded by the Russians Ms Behring sea
IL by the Americans.
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hands. of the Central office detectives.
He was arrested In Brooklyn postoffice,
and is held under the name of Albert
Deiaurens He is gamnt. wild eyed,
matted haired anarchist looking man,
about 30 years OF age lie was born IN
Geneva, Switzerland. where he graduated
as lawyer. He is charged with sending
Threatening letters through the mails TO
prominent business firms, warning them
of destruction by dynamite. unless they
relieve his financial needs. Among those
threatened were Kidder, Peabody & Co.,
Tiffany S Co., and Barring, Magoun & Co.
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The Jury Disagreed.

Bo1sE, Idaho. Aug. 2.-In the district
court at Silver City the jury in the case
of William B. Fleming, charged with the
murder of Deputy United States Marshal
s. ]. Pritchard disagreed. Fleming's
bond was fixed at $4,000. Peter Medln,
convicted of manslaughter for the killing
of w. A. Steele, was sentenced to eight
years Imprisonment.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06

The Democrats weep over the bur-
den of high taxation, because it touches
a sympathetic chord ir the hearts of
laborers. and by this means they ex-
pect to secure their votes in Novem-
Der; but they have never, in q single
instance, pointed out where this could
have been relieved. They have howled
reform for many years past, because
they had no national policy to advo-
cate, and this was very attractive to
the masses. The government must
receive its support from some source,
and the burden is not so appreclable
from system of internal revenue and
duties as it would be by direct tax
alton. If, instead of paying the tax
on whisky and tobacco, it was levied
On land or other property, it would be
more readily felt and there would be
greater complaint. As regards import
duties, these are paid by the factor
when he takes the goods out OF the
custom-house, and the effect is to make
him patronize home manufactures,
where he can procure articles from
first hands and is thereby enabled to
make his prices low to the buyer.
Aside from this fact, every yard of
fabric made in America gives employ
ment to Americans, and tends to in
crease the wealth of the country and
build up our industries. The taxes
paid by any individual to the govern
ment can hardly be estimated, except
he INDUCES in luxuries, and uses i'm
ported wines and wears imported
clothing. Tariff reform is meaning
less as advocated by the Democracy,
for the intention of protection is to
remove the duties on any import as
soon as it can be proved that it is det-
rimental to the best interests of the
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F.mt,y Jar ENDED Fata,,y.

EUGENE, Or, Aug. Mrs. c. D. Max
well was the victim of fatal accident near
Elmira last Saturday evening. Maxwell and
his wife were having some trouble, the result
of recent separation, when J. H. Yates, a
brother of Mrs. Maxwell, interceded in her
behalf. Maxwell gave indications of assault
with pistol, and Yates started to the house
for shotgun. Mrs. Maxwell went to get the
gun for her brother, when it was accidently
discharged, the load entering her left side.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06
Another Paner suea.

SEATTLE, WASH, Aug. 2.-Tbe Post
Intelligencer has been sued by Mrs. ALDER
tenia Reams, of Rattlesnake fiat, near
Dayton, for $4,000 damage for libel.
The publication was August 4. 1890, in
the form of a dispatch from Dayton,
charging Mrs. Reams with poisoning her
husband. The same then was printed by
the Union and Statesman of Walla Walla
and the ReUieso of Spokane, all of which
have been sued for libel. Several other
papers will probably be sued on the
same publication, as the item was widely
printed,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06

The hot weather in the large cities
Of the east has caused heavy death
rate, and cool weather lie anxiously
looked for. On the Pacific coast no
such oppressive temperature is eKperi-
enced. and to prolific soil we can add
an agreeable, healthful climate.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-08-06

PIrTsBURG, Aug. a.-Anarchists Bauer
and Knold made application for release on
bail this morning. Judge Ewing fixed their
bail at $1,000, and Attorney Friedman expects
to secure bondsmen to day. Il is rumored in
formation gill be made against H. C. Frick,
some time to-day, up charge Of conspiracy,
and that he will be arrested before night
The information was made by the .Aalmalga- Am
mated Association.
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A Riot at Dnauesue.

CUQUEsNE, Pa, Aug 4.-This morning
a mob of 800 men from Homestead at
tackled go non union men entering the
steel works. The mob were armed with
clubs and stones. In the fight Foreman
Stagle and another workmen were seri :
ously, and dozen others more or less,
hurt. The Sixteenth regiment Is now
here, and no further trouble is apprehen-
ded. 1t Is stated that all but 90 of the
old men will return to work.
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Russian troops In Pos session.

SIldLA, Aug. 3.-It Is reported three
detachmeLts of Russian troops have oc-
cupled the Pamir as far as the Hindoo-
Koosch mountains, thus holding the
country from which Captain Ysnoff, who
commanded the Russian expedition to
the Pamir In 1891, retired the latter part
OF thai year.
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An open river is depended on by
the producers of Eastern Oregon as
the means of regulating freight rates,
and, although the Columbia may not
carry the bulk Of goods and grain to
seaboard, yet it will relieve the people
from the burden of an oppressive rail-
road tariff. Speaking of the Erie
canal in this regard, the Oregoaian
editorially says:
There is an aspect of the case that pre-
sents itself, however, as worthy of sufficient
consideration to keep the old canal in a
reasonable state of repair. Railroads are
not run in the interests of the people, but
OF their owners. This famous waterway,
with its slow but sure freighting system,
has been the chief factor in the reduction of
railway freight charges, and if the state OF
New York allows it to become useless for
purposes of traffic. as Ohio and Indiana
haye some of their canals, it is not inprob-
able that material increase in railroad
freights on gram and other heavy articles
of commerce would soon result. 1t Is a
fine thing for people to have waterway
and Its commercial possibilities stand be-
tween them and railroad corporations.
The people Of Eastern Oregon and Wash.
ington appreciate this and long with fever.
ish anxiety and almost belligerent impa-
tience tor the completion of the great canal
and locks at the Cascades. The people of
the Willamette valley appreciate it and look
anxiously for such aid from the general gov.
eminent as will suffice to deepen the shoals
and remove DISTINCTIONS in the river chan
mel. Even the farmers on the banks of the
Yamhlll realize that deepening and clearing
its channel SO that freight might be moved
by water would add to the value of their
products. Available waterways everywhere
reduce the cost of transportation. If they
carry only fraction of the goods, they
make the rate at which the rest is carried.
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E" The Oregosian once predicted:
.Mr. Cleveland will retire to the OBJ
scurity that awaits tbird-class lawyer
in great city like New York There
is no faith to be placed In the predic-
tiOns Of Republican papers. "-Easgene
Guard The "fullness Of time" will
be completed in November, 1892.
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To nispel Colds.

Headaches and Feyers, to cleanse the
system efectually, yet gently, when cos
tive Or bilious, or when the blood is I'm
pure or sluggish to permanently cure
habitual constipation, to AWAKEN the kid
neys aud liver to healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them
nse Syrup of Figs.
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Apparently Painless.

CLINTON Prison. Dennemore. N. Y.
Aug. 2-Joseph. otherwise known as
"Cal," Wood was executed this morning
at 1862 O'Clock by electricity. His
death was apparently painless and in
stantaneous. BE was con Yicted Sept. II,
1891, of numbering hts fafliet-in law,
Leander Pasco, farmer OF Warren
county, May 10. 1890.
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The arrest Of twenty-one street-car

The arrest of twenty-one street-car
conductors in Portland for embezzle-
ment of funds must have been on some
evidence in possession of the directors
of the companies What that is, or
whether It'll sufficient to prove guilt
will be known on the trial. These
conductors work from twelveto fifteen
hours daily for So. and the temptation
to any 60 inclined to "help themselves"
is very strong. But appropriating
property or money belonging to an
other is wrong, and should not be ex-
cused under any circumstances. If
street cars came under the provisions
of the Mckinley bill, there would be
a long and continued howl from the
Democrat press of the metropolis at
the low wages paid these men: but as
it ia, they will attempt to make no
capital out of the event. 1t is one IN
stance to show that the lowest wages
paid are to those who follow an en-
ploy ment that cannot be benefited by
a protective tariff.
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Is Now n Case of Murder.

BAKER CRY, Or. Aug. 3.-ADdy Oh
son, who was shot by j. A. Mikel. at
Cracker Creek. Sunday night, died last
night. Coroner Snow left this morning
on special train to bold an inquest.
Mikel is in Jail here.
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Death In a Torrent.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Aug. 4-The effec s
OF last nights torrent are more disastrous
than st first reported. Three persons
were killed, and seven badly injured.
KIlle'i-August Adams, Mrs. J. Horne,
William Krieger.
Fatally wounded Phillip Stoehs and
his year -old son, August Adams, Fred
erlck Krieger, Paul K. Keuk, Henry
Ludwig, John Wi!lrich.
The acciden. was the result of heavy
rams. There was deep guley on the
hillside above Page street. This street
was filed up across the gulley year ago,
leaving small culvert to carry off the
water. This culvert has long been
choked up, and recent rains have filed
the basin, making a lake of two acres
nearly 80 feet deep. Suddenly last night
the street filing was swept away, allow
ing the water to sweep down in body
on the land below. TIE work of rescue
was carried on IN the darkness, as the gas
pipes were swept away by the flood.
When the soft earth gave way. side
walks. trees, houses and human beings
were hurried down the grade, thousands
of yards. The loss on property is at
least $4,000. The loss of life is still un-
certain. The police are at work since
daylight searching for possible dead.
The body of Mrs. August Adams was re
covered this morning. There are still
two missing, and Mrs. Stroekel, of the
injured, is in a critical condition.
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AnstheE crazy pyaam,ter.

New YoRK. Aug. s.-Another crazy
dFnAmlter, of the Norcross type, Is in the
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will travel anywhere in the world and
everywhere be received at par.
eff an increase of currency is de.
sired, you can have it under existing
10 W
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ASSASSINATION of Prince Ferd,uand.

VIENNA, Aug. 4-Count Kalnoky
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister, has
gone to confer with Emperor Francis
Joseph in regard to the Russian state
papers published in the Svodoba of Sofia.
The latest Installment contains the secret
sent by Hitrobo, Russian minister at
Bucharest, to the chief of the Asiatic de-
partment of Russia, saying: "Zankoff
requests funds for certain persons who
are ready to take an active part in the
coup d'etat. and who have arranged with
others to asssssinate the Prince of Colbert.
I recommend Zandoff to your kings at
tentIon."
The chief replied: 81 agree to your
secret report and to the distribution of
the necessary funds by Zankoff"
Another letter from Minister Hitrobo
proposes the use of dynamite as the best
means to bring about rapid change in
Bulgaria. and asks that cartridges be
sen. to Rustchuk, where visit was ex-
pected from Prince Ferdinand.
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British Parliament Formally opened.

LonDON, Aug. 4.-The new parliament
assembled this afternoon. The proceed
lngs to-day were purely formal, and no
business will be transacted until next
week. The queens council, at which the
speech from the throne is signed, will be
held to morrow. When Gladstone ap-
pesred in the house this afternoon he was
gwen a wildly enthusiastic reception. the
Irish members rising in body, Joined
by the liberals, waving their hats and
cheering. Hon. Arthur WELLESLEY Peel,
speaker of the last house, was elected
speaker.