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The Press., 1892-12-01
Walter Haynes, of Brimfield, Mas

Walter Haynes, of Brimfield, Mass, passed his 103d birthday anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 18th. His health is good, with exception that one eye gives him some trouble. The old gentleman regrets that through some one's neglect he was not given the distinction of being the old est man in the United States to cast a ballot for president in 1892, if not in any year. He thinks he should have voted for MT. Cleveland.
The Press., 1892-12-01

Every ready made suit we have in the store is marked down from the price at which we can afford to sell it to the price at which we may fairly expect you to, pay, if you are not intending to buy at all. The suits are made from dis tinguished fabrics by a fash .ionable ladies' tailor. Prices hardly cover the cost of ma- terials and findings.
 reduced from s10 to s7.5O. - |. reduced from 15 to 10. . reduced from IS to. 12.
 reduced from 20 to 15..
 reduced from 25 to 15. Second floor.
 Silk face black velvets, 16 inch, 75 and 87 1a cents; plenty of both. Left aisle.
 Just received, mems natural wool shirts and drawers, nev- CT before sold under ST, for 75 cents a garment. Right aisle.
 A lot of 12-4 blankets at $3.5o; but never made before for $3.5o; worth 75 cents more.
 Right aisle.
 FORBES & WALLACE, Main and Vernon streets.
The Press., 1892-12-01

The case Of Nernier < Dupont vS. the Mineral Springs Mfg Co.,, which was on trial for three days last week in the United States court at Hartford, resulted in verdict, with costs, in favor of the , defendant company. This suit grew out of transaction which took place in December, 1890. The Mineral Springs Co. purchased about 50,000 pounds of stock, commercially known as ''French threads from the c. H. Banding Mfg Co. of Providence. The latter concern had already bargained for 100, 900 pounds of this stock with the New York agent of Messrs. Vernier & Dupont of Tourcoing, France. The stock was to be garnetted by the Providence firm, and when the latter asked for shipment to Providence of enough of the stock to fill the order of the Mineral Springs Co.,, the banking house of Knauth, Nachod & Khune of New York demanded the payment of a lien of several thousand dollars which they held on the stock. The Providence firm was not ready to make this payment. The then agent of the Mineral Springs Co.,, Mir. Mabbett, assumed the lien of about $20, 900 and the stock was shipped to Providence. Soon afterwards, upon examination, the stock proved to be de- fieient in quality, and the c. H. Banding Go. refused to approve or deliver more than 37, 900 pounds to the Mineral Springs Co. This quantity at the purchase price amounted to about $22 ,OO0, of which sum $20, 600 was paid to the banking house and the balance to the Providence firm. A long controversy followed between the latter and Messrs. Vernier $ Dupont as to the rejection of any of the stock, and finally the Providence firm declined tc accept the inferior stock on any terms The French firm then demanded settle ment from the Mineral Springs Co.,, re- lying upon their own construction of cer. tain phrases in the letters of MT. Mabbett to othe bankers. The jury, however, re. fused to accept this construction, with the result above mentioned. Mir Knauth of Briesen < Knauth of New York, rep. resented the French firm, and the Mineral Springs corporation was defended by Alyan P. Hyde and William Waldo Hyde of Hartford, and J. M Sheehan of Staf ford Springs.
The Press., 1892-12-01
 SMITH 6 MURRAY.

The Fall Campaign on Dress Goods has now begun.
 <':'Y lou perhaps know what an invitation of that kind means here. F To say that it's large stock says but little. But when we tell you that the. va dety and exclusiveness of the stock is surprisingly large that means more.
 We might have told you something sim- liar before, yet it's meaning becomes more influential season after season.
 We say so because the growth of this department demonstrates the fact. You know that 1t is g. mere chance that we can't satisfy your wants in the Dress Goods line. .-..
 In addition to the complete range of colorings and qualities of Cashmeres, Serges and Henrietta Cloths we have FANCY CRETON WHIPCORDS, considered one of the most fashionable dress materials of the season. PRUNELLA CLOTH, TWO-TONED CORD, COLORED POPLINE, FAN BEDFORD CORDS, PARTI-COLOR- ED CORDS, HEAVY DIAGONAL and WIDE-WALE CLOTH. FRENCH PATTERN SUITS Over two hundred colorings to select from, no two being alike. You can see them all, even if you do not care to purchase.
 SMITH 6 MURRAY, SPRINGFIELD.
The Press., 1892-12-01
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.


 tMatter under this head cents per nne.)
 Clearing out sale of all short lengths in Dress Goods for Friday and Saturday of this week at A. w. Walkers.
 Closing them out-Blaek Feathers and Tips-at low price, at E. L. Burr's. The latest styles in Millinery and h. fant's and Children's Bonnets at Miss Russell's. 2t "A. w. Walker is showing the largest stock of Pictures that was ever shown in town Prices from 39 cents to $6 each.
 Storm serges at B. l.. Burr's.
 Stamped Linens in new designs and materials for fancy work at Miss Russell's. Ladies' Black Undressed Kid Gloves, fleece lined, at E. l.. Burr's. 2 Ladies and Children's Kid Gloves, fleece lined, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Felt Slippers, with felt or leather soles, 5Oc., 75c., $1, 1.25, at s. F. Maine's. Large stock of stamped Linen Goods at A. W. Walkers.
 Fine Dongola Kid Shoes, with fine wool Things. Call and see them at s. F.. Maine,s.
 II claim to sell KIP BooTs the CHEAP EST of any one in town. s. F. Maine. Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng. Dairy, Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis. Extra Bargains in Black and Colored Dress Goods at A. w. Walkers.
 New lot of Ladies' and Children's Cloaks and Fur Capes just received at E.. L.. Burr's.
 Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 Ladies Dark Print Wrappers at E. l.. Burr's.
 Fine Stationery of all kinds at The Press office. -s ,.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-03-19
England Must Reply.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Acting Sec
retary Wharton was today instructed to
inform the British minister that the pres.
ident desires to know at as early date
as possible the intention of the British
government in regard to the proposed re-
newal of the modus vlvendi of last year
for the preservation of the seal fisheries,
pending the settlement oy arbitration of
the question of the jurisdlciional rights
of the United States In Behrlng sea. The
British minister was requested to call
Lord Salisbury's attention to Wharton's
note of the 9Th inst. insisting on the ne
cessity of the modus vivendi with sug-
gestion that the president would like TO
have response as soon as posi- ble, that
he might act understandingly in the mat.
ter. The presidents desire Tor a speedy
action is said 10 be the fact that it is es-
sential he should know whether Great
Brltain will cooperate in keeping the
sealers out of Behring sea; rs otherwise
the execution of that duty, falling solely
on the United States, will necessitate The
making of arrangements that can scarcely
be effective unless completed at an early
day, The character of the instructions
to our naval and revenue vessels, destined
for duty in Behring sea this season, will
depend almost sltogetber on the attitude
to be assumed by Great Britain, and as
the vessels will! have 10 be in the vicinity
of the sea by the 1st of May, 1t will be
seen that there is very little time to spare
in preparations.
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Alone and PenniIess.

SEATTLE, WASH, March 49, Miss Lii
lian Stewart, pretty 1S-year old maid
en-, committed suicide early this mornipg
at lodging house on Main street by
taking "Rough on Rats" The girls pa
rents live in Southern Oregon on farm,
and the girl herself for some years has
attended school in Eugene. A year ago
she left her parents roof and came to
Seattle to join young .man named c. c.
Castair, with whoIn she fell in love at
Eugene. Castair was waiter 10 a
restaurant at Eugene, and the parents of
the girl objected to her engagement.
Castair came to Seattle, ana was EN-
ployed as purser on steamer. Then he
against her parents wishes. That was u
year ago. The day she arrived in Seattle
news reached her of Castair's death. He
had fallen overheard from his steamer
near Port Townsend the same day that
he telegrapbed for her to JOIN him, and
ms body bas never been recovered The
girl was too proud to return to her home,
and, so far as known, her parents are not
yet aware of the tragic death of their
daughter or her lover. Lillian worked as
a waitress in restaurant for several
months, but last November she took SICK,
and since then has subsisted upon the
charity of her frier ds, the other wait :
resses. This morning she was found
dead. Her body may be sen: to Oregon
for burial.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-03-19
The Price of Coal.

LONDON. March 17.-There was an ex
citing scene at the coal exchange today.
1t became apparent that the pinnacle
was reached In pushing the price of coal,
and everybody was waiting TO see who
would strike the keystone for the down
arade movement. At length one of the
leading firms offered coal at shllines
under the ruling price. 1t was as if a
tirebrand had been cast into the crowd.
There was a wild rush to follow the
leader. and coal took a rapid fall. Rep
resentatives of Belgian mine owners, WHO
had flocked in dozens 30 the city to take
advantage of the situation, are going
back TO Belgium disguised. They find
the miners stoppsge has not made Lon
don gold mine for continental produc-
ers. l. is now considered certain the ad-
journed miners conference 70 be held in
London this afternoon will decide in
favor of resumption of work on Mon
day next.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-03-19

The Democrats, in the lower house
of congress, are using herculean efforts
to support their doctrine of free-trade,
as contradistinguished from the Amer.
ican policy of protection, and have
used their best arguments and sub
sidized the Associated Press to spread
them before the country. American
producers and manufacturers have too
much practical experience of the ben
efits of protection to be hoodwinked
by the sophistries of British free trade,
and will place too much reliance on the
economic policy which has been fol-
lowed with unprecedented success for
long years to change it for one of
doubtful expedIency.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
serious Fire at ChehalIs.

CHEHALIs, Wash, March 18.-A big
fire is now raging in the business portion
of the town. 1t started at ! 80 this
morning In Pruner's jewelry store and
burned east and west the length of the
block. The jewelry store and stork is d
total loss.
DIR. Sulllvan's Office building, belong
ing to Joe Sanders, went next; and ]. S.
SCOTS shoe store and vacant building
on the corner soon followed. Murphy &
Stuchell's big furniture store is now
burning, and the Chehalis house, belong
ing to Mrs. Barrett, can hardly be saved.
If the fire goes another block the business
houses north are doomed. The total loss
already is $4,000, and 1t is probable
thousands more will go up in smoke.
Only the most heroic efforts of the fire
men saved Mrs. Barrett's $4,000 brick
structure.
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Next Saturday the Republican pri-
maries will be held in Wasco county,
and voters will exercise the elective
franchise in a purely democratic ca
pacity. This is the only instance in
the system of government under which
we live in which the people are given
an opportunity to voice their senti-
ments, and this should be exercised
with the greatest freedom. If clique
or faction can name the delegates to
the county convention its object can
be easily accomplished, and the voter
can be herded and driven to suit
selfish purposes. There is nothing
obligatory on any Republican to sup
port any set of delegates which cor
rupt and autocratic faction to accom-
plish its ends may see fit to nominate,
and the widest range of individual
choice should be exercised. The
TIMES MoUNTAINEER, for many years
past, has fought against class control
of the primaries, and it always will.
1t has never asked any favors from
the Republicans of Wasco county
does not seek any Office or has ''an axe
to grind; but from past experiences it
is persuaded the only way In which
the people can assert their sovereignty
Is by going to the primaries and voting
their sentiments, without being in
fuenced by fear or favor from any one.
The editor of this paper has always
been a Republican, and while he holds
sacred the national policies of Lincoln,
Seward and others, he does not be-
heve that these should be sacrificed to
benefit those who are affiliated with
the party only for personal and selfish
apds
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stealing the witnesses.

SPOKANE, Wash, March 1.-THE tIial
of Mrs. Nora Wright, arrested yesterday
Oh charge OF being procuress, was to-
day postponed until next Tuesday. When
the case was called for trial today it was
found that Theresa and Lena Jurgeson,
the two principal witnesses against the
woman, were missing. An investigation
followed. and, as result, William Round
tree, a scavenger, and Lee Baker, a dog
catcher, were arrested and are now in the
county Jail, held in $1,000 bonds each.
This morning, it is stated, the two men
called at Mrs. Jurgeson's. and, it is al.
legged, by means of bribery, induced the
older girl to ride off with Baker. The
younger enc also disappeared about an
hour later, and 1t is thought, that the two
men returned and secured her during
Mrs. Jurgeson's absence from home.
The police are hunting for the girls, but
1t is thought that they have been taken
to some out of-the-way place and that it
will be difficult job to find them.
Mrs. Wright was released on $500 bail
for her appearance Tuesday.
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and suggests the idea that such men
will not be representative of the city
as much as of Mr.. Farley's personal
views. 1t seems, from general search
around town, that there is no other
ticket proposed than this which will
be given out TO morrow morning.
This is allowing "Boss" Farley to die
tate rather too much. Amy one who
will be voter at the June election is
eligible as voter at to-day's pri-
maries, and he can write a list of
names on any piece Of paper, end under
the Australian ballot law this will be
counted, and must be counted. There
is no necessity for any ones not voting
for lack of ticket or because he can
not endorse Farley's selection. 1t is
necessary that this county shall go Re-
publican this year, and to carry 1t we
must have suitable candidates, and
these cannot be named by interested
parties.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-03-19
Raum.s srpvesr,.,,,on

WASHINGTON, March 10 Commission
er Raum was examined before the house
investigating committee today, He was
questioned as 10 his connection with the
Gypsum Mining Company, and refused to
answer, saying he would not answer any
questions relating to private affairs. Mr..
Wheeler said there was no power to com
pei the testimony. In answer to ques-
tion the witness SAID be borrowed $500 of
Mr.. Lockwood, which was paid in three
days; this transaction had no relation to
the promotion of clerk There was
considerable testimony regarding bis
promises to various persons that the pen
sion cases IN which they were interested
should receive attention. The witness
offered to produce all letters and orders
regarding such from the files in his office.
The witness did not recall any case In
which be had given Democratic congress
men any special privileges.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-03-19
Mr.. O. w. Dunbar, of the Astoria

Mr.. o. w. Dunbar, of the Astoria
Daily Talk, has been sentenced by a
circuit judge to one year in the county
jail because he expressed his opinion
in his paper of a man whom he con-
sidered a fraud. A lawyer, before a
jury, could have been more severe il
his criticism on the character of an
innocent witness and enjoyed perfect
immunity; but newspaper editor,
where he has substantial foundation,
cannot let sunlight shine on the rogues
and swinolers for the benefit of the
community without incurring the pen:
atty of the law. Freedom of the press
is an empty sound and farce, and IN
this free country, where every man is
supposed to be equal, if an editor de-
sires to paint thief in his true colors
he should hire an attorney to do it be-
fore jury. The latter is above the
law because it was made by him and
for his sole benefit.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-03-19
TBLEGRAPRIO NEWS.


PARIS, March I5,-It is evident that the
persons who stole the dynamite cartridges
from the mine quarries are endeavoring to
lnaugurate reign of terror IN this city.
About O'Clock this morning terrific explo-
sion occurred at Loubau barracks, occupied
by the Republican guard, adjoining the
Hotel Devillc. In moment the widest ex-
citement prevailed. Men sprang for the
doors and windows, thinking the walls would
come topping down upon them. The streets
In the vicinity were soon filed with an ex-
cited crowd. 1t was found that a dynamite
cartridge had been placed upon the ledge Of a
window OF the messroom. The guards fortu.
nately escaped without injury, and the only
harm done was to the barracks and buildings
IN the vicinity, which was great. Hundreds
of windows were broken and the walls of the
barracks and other buildings were badly
shattered. A cabinet council was called this
afternoon, at which President Carnot signed
bill introducing clause in the penal code
making the williul destruction of prope-ty by
means of explosives pu lishable with death.
The clause will be introduced in the chamber
OF deputies this afternoon 1t is believed the
anarchists will gain courage from their i'm
munity from arrest, for the police have not
succeeded IN detecting the authors Of any of
the explosions, and serious apprehension is
felt regarding the attitude they may take on
May day. The police are working in the
dark, and the tracks of the authors of the
outrages are SO well hidden that thus far it
has been impossible for the best-trained de-
tictives OF the Paris police 20 follow them.
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Imposing The Duties.

WASHINGTON, March I5.-In accordance
with the provisions of the reciprocity legis-
lation, Blaine, on January 10, addressed notes
to the representatives in this city of Austria,
Hungary, Colombia, Hayti, Honduras, Mic.
aragua, Spain, the Philippine Islands and
Venezuela, informing them that unless some
understanding was reached as to commercial
arrangements before Mach Is, the president
would be compelled to issue a proclamation
imposing the duties fixed in ttat section on
sugar, molasses, coffee and hides. The CON-
mercial arrangements with Nicaragua have
already been published. 1t is understood a
similar arrangement has been agreed upon
with Honduras; also that Austro- Hungary
made definite proposition, likewise Spain,
respecting the Philippine Islands, which give
promise of an early and satisfactory adjust
ment. This leaves Colombia, Hayti and
Venezuela. As to these countries the presi-
dent today issued proclamation declaring
the duties set forth in section 3, in force as TO
sugar, molasses, coffee and hides.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1892-03-19
The Cabinet Meeting.

WASHINGTON, March I5.-The cabinet
meeting was attended by all the members ex-
cept Blaine, Foster and Noble. The issue Of
proclamations of retaliation against the
countries which have refused to enter into
reciprocal trade relations with the United
States nnder the terms of the Mckinley act
was the principal subject of discussion. II
was decided to issue proclamations of this
character this afternoon against three countries
of South America. These are. understood tc
be Columbia, Honduras and Venezuela. The
Behring sea question was referred to Incl.
dentally. 1t is pretty well settled that nothing
further will be done in this matter until Sails.
bury replies to the presidents note OF the Sth
inst, insisting on a renewal of the modus
vivendi. If a response from Salisbury is moi
soon received it is understood The president
will call the attention of the British minister
here to the fact the government is awaiting
Salisbury's reply, and asking that the matter
be brought to his attention. 1t is said at the
state department the anco-Americm treaty
signed at Paris today is for limited CONNER.
cial reciprocity, the details of which are ye
unknown at the department, it having been
almost solely negotiated by Minister Red.
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OBSTRUCTIONLSTS.

The campaign on the part of the
Democracy will be simply auti-Re-
publican, and that will be all.
The evils that have existed since the
Declaration of Independence was
signed will be traced to the misrule()
of the Republican party, with the ex-
ception that, regarding the four years
from 1861 to 1865, Democrats will be
as silent as the grave. Trusts, cor
porations, hard times, billiards., cy-
clones, drouths, floods and famines
will be charged to Republican admin
istrations, and the remedy for all these
Ills will be said to reside IN the pure
and time-honored principles" of De-
mocracy. If delicate matter is
touched upon by the opposition the
"pure and patriotic Democracy" will
be reminded of Joke from Mark
Twain, ArUemus Ward or Mrs. Par
ington, and the ''dear people" will be
cajoled by pleasantries instead of ar
gument.
We may be premature in thus
outlining the campaign of this
year; but the tactics of, many past
campaigns have been so nearly
the same that it is not difficult to
predicate what the future will be.
During the long years that the Demo-
cratic party was in control OF the
lower house of congress very little ma
tional legislation was enacted, and
when it appeals to the people in presi-
Dental campaigns it has no other re.
course than to tear down the work of
Republicans without rebuilding any
thing in its stead.
On the tariff i. has been ambiguous
on every occasion, and is only remarka-
BILE for continuous obstruction tactics to
the American policy. Believing in
British free-trade, it dares not enun-
ciate its ideas; but equivocates to keep
within the line of tariff reform.
The Morrison horizontal reduction
measure was the outcome of its best
thought on the question, and this was
very unsatisfactory to the American
public. When the Mills bill was in
troducad, and southern industries were
protected to the injury of those in the
the north, the animus of the party was
shown in full sunlight
The history of the tariff is fair
representation of the party's position
on the currency question. Anything
to procure votes seems to be the ruling
idea, and to accomplish this resort has
been had to all kinds of subterfuges to
delude the people. Reputation, free
silver and a gold basis have all been
advocated at different times, and &C.
tion ON this subject, the same as on the
tariff, has been completely influenced
by the public pulse.
With large majority of Dem
ocrats in the lower house of con-
gress during the present session, an
other effort is being made to draft a
tariff bill that will insure the election
of their president next November.
This measure will be failure like the
others, and the verdict of the people
will be in favor of protection. A
party that is afraid to adopt nation
al policy should not be trusted with
public affairs, and equlvocations will i
not satisfy American citizens when
questions of vital importance are
awaiting settlement.