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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-28
THE RIVER OF OREGON.

The Columbia river is undoubtedly
the great outlet to seaboard of the in
terror northwest, and in the extent of
country it drains is only surpassed in
the United States by the Mississippi.
With the Snake made navigable, 1t
would furnish communication to the
ocean for large portion of Idaho, and
Eastern Washington has no more
available means of water transporta-
ton to market for its products. The
Willamette, draining very rich agri-
cultural country and emptying into
the Columbia, makes the navigation of
this great river matter of vital i'm
portance to Oregon, and this is en-
phatically true when the fact is con.
sidered that the mouth of this artery
of commerce is the most commodious
and available seaport for the entire
state. Farmers of Western Oregon
have an open river to the sea by means
of the locks at Oregon City, which
we're constructed by the state; but the
country east of the mountains, with
the locks completed at the Cascades,
derives but little benefit from water
transportation while the Instructions
to navigation between The Dalles and
Cello remain unimproved. The north
west is directly interested in an open
river, and more particularly all por-
tlons of this state, for it not only fur
nishes highway to the ocean, but at
its mouth is fresh water bay of suffi-
cient area to hoat all the shipping nec-
essary to carry the wheat and wool to
market.
For these reasons it is not class leg
islation to ask the members of the
Legislature now in session at Salem to
vote sufficient appropriation to build
Q portage road around the obstructions
at this point, SO as to make the river
the highway of commerce to Eastern
as we'll as Western Oregon. The pass
age of the bill incorporating the port
of Portland will not accomplish this
purpose, for 1t will be joint-stock
company, whose shareholders will ex-
pect dividends on the investment, and
the needed Improvement may be de-
iayed indefinitely. Senator Raley's
measure is the one most favorable to
the peoples interest, and we hope it
has passed the senate this afternoon
and will be successful in the house.
The amount of 100000 is not exor-
bitant, and will not nearly place the
eastern and western portions of the
state on an equal footing, when it is
taken into consideration that the latter
will receive appropriations for the
university. asylum. penrtentiary, re-
form school, deaf and mute institute |
md the fish ladder at Oregon City at |
Ibis session. There is no denying the
Iact that the Columbia is particularly !
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
COllided With a sleigh.

PATERSON, N. J., Jan. pa sleigh
with party of six, returning home to
Passaic City, was struck by an Erie rail-
way locomotive at Monroe's crossing In
Passaic half an hour after midnight this
morning. Mamie Ryan, age 90 years,
was. killed instantly. Maggie SpIain,
aged 81, was badly injured, and died a
few hours later. Mrs. Thomas O'Brien,
divorced wife of a saloon-keeper on West
street, New York, and John Moore (col-
ored), the driver of the sleigh, were fat
ally injured. There was no fagman at
the gate OR crossing. the locomotive
struck the sleigh squarely, completely
demolishing it, and killed the two horses.
The occupants were thrown in all direc.
tions. The injured were taken to the
Emergency hospital at Passaic.
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The vote BY which the Rale

The vote by which the Raley port
age-railroad was defeated has been re-
considered, and it will again come up
for consideration later in the session.
This was done on motion of Butler, of
Polk, and we will credit this to his
account. If the Willamette valley
could fully appreciate the position of
Eastern Oregon regarding the Colum-
bia river we do not believe there would
be but little opposition to the portage
railroad; but they are In a different
portion Of the state. and if they can
pass the bill for the purchase of the
locks at Oregon City for $400, 600 they
,are little for the needs of the country
sast of the Cascape mountains.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-28
WORK OF q Mob.

PANAMA, Jan. 24-The artisans and Ia
borers of Bogota united Sunday in the
streets and mobbed the Offices OF the
newspapers which had recently criticised
them severely. They destroyed the
presses and pied the type, killed five
compositers and mortally wounded two
editors. The mob then tried to set fire
to the offices. but was held a. bay until
the police were summoned. The militia
and police charged the crowd, and after
stubborn fight they dispersed, several
being severely wounded.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-28
Miners Burning Alive.

C1TY OF Mexico, Jan. 25-Advices
from San Luis Potosi ars to the effect
that fire has broken out in the Conception
mine and so far the dead bodies of IS
miners have been taken out. The fire
has been raging for "a hours under
ground, and at latest advIces other work.
ings had collapsed and further subsi :
dence was momentarily expected. This
destruction of property and the conse-
quent stoppage of work will entail loss
of over $1,0OO,000 to the company. Con-
cepcion is one of the historic mines of
Mexico. and has yielded fabulous guam
titles of silver. 1t was considered the
"show" mine of Mexico on account of the
completeness ard perfection of Its equip
ments,
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KevoIutionIsts on Trial.

Rio GRANDE CITY, Jan. 26-Sheriff
Shelley and an escort of United States
troops arrived here last night, bringing
IN as prisoners General Francisco Ben
avides, Cecillo Escavarria and Predencio
Gonzales. The preliminary examination
of Cecilio Escavarria before United States
Commissioner Downs was concluded this
evening. The most important evidence
against him was his own confession of
being a revolutlonist and firing on one of
the officers. For the latter offense he will
have hearing tomorrow before the state
officials. Commissioner Downs fixed bail
at $4,000, which he was unable to give.
The case of General Benavides will come
up tomorrow.
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AccidentanyI shot in the Mouth.

SEATTLE, Jan. 24-Captain George H.
Rodgers, we'll known steamboat man,
accidentally shot himself today on Lake
Sammsmish. while loading an old muzzle
loading shotgun. He had one barrel
loaded and was loading the other, when
the first went off, the charge lacearting
his hand, entering his mouth and tearing
away the side of his face and head 1t is
almost impossible for him to live. He
was at the time on board the little
steamer Vixen, which he had been run
ming for some months.
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Arranged DIV Politicians.

LAKEWOOD, N. J. Jan. 24-Tonight a
number of politicians, who claim to be
IN touch with Mr.. Cleveland, arranged
this slate:
Secretary of state, Thomas F. Bsyard,
of Delaware; secretary of the treasury,
John G. Carlisle, of Kentucky; secre-
tary of war. Patrick A. Collins, of Mass
achusetts; secretary of the navy, Daniel
s. Lamont, OF New York; secretary of
the interior, F. G. Wall, of Wisconsin !;
postmaster general, W, F. HarrIty, of
Pennsylvania; atturney general, John Ran
doiph Tucker, of Virginia; secretary of
agriculture, Hugh G. Wallace, of Wash
ington.
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It is ascertained that three of

1t is ascertained that three of the
most important members Of Cleve-
lands cabinet have been named, and
these are: Hon. T. F. Bayard, secre-
tary of state; Hon. John G. Carlisle,
secretary of the treasury, and Hon.
Daniel s. Lamont, secretary of the
navy. The views of these men on
national matters are well known, Bay
ard having held the portfolio before;
Carlisle has voiced his sentiments on
financial matters in congress, and
Lamont was private secretary to Pres
ldent Cleveland from 1884 to 1888.
They will be in perfect harmony with
the administration; but whether they
will mark out as successful policy
for the. nation as the cabinet of Mr..
Harrison has during the past four
years remains to be seen.
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Negro Outrage in Canadn.

CHATHAM, Ont, Jan. 25-Officer Ran
kin, of this city, drove into the country
yesterday afternoon with assistance to
arrest George w. Freeman, negro, fer
criminal assault on white girl, mem
Der of MS household. Freeman and
other negro toughs fred on the officers rs
they approached. Rankin fell at the
first fire. The deputies fed and the
negroes beat his brains out. Another
posse arrested all except Freeman, who
escaped.
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Long List of Killed.

VIENNA, Jan. s5-All hope of rescuing
alive the men entombed by the explosion
of fire damp in the Fort Scritt mine at
Dux. Bohemia, yesterday. is abandoned.
An investigation of the list of employees
reveals the fact that 130 men lost their
lives in the disaster, as 1t IS generally
conceded that those who were not killed
by the explosion must have been suffo-
Gated by the afterdamp.
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A Crime to Drink Water.

BERLIN, Jan. 25-It has been definitely
determined that the cholera infection
comes from the river Saale. Five work
men who persisted in drinking water
from that river were taken down with
the genuine AsIatic scourge. The au-
thorities have made it penal offense to
drink Saale river water without first
boiling.
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Another Railroad Sold.

UNION, Or, Jan. 25-The Union rail-
way, now in operation between this city
and the Union Pacific depot, distance
OF two miles. has been purchased by
syndicate of Union capitalists, consisting
of ]. w. Shelton, the former owner of the
road; W. T. Wright, cashier Sf the
First National bank of Union; y. n.
PLY, one of the owners of the Union
electric-light plant; and Fred Moline
and T. B. Fl. Green, two of the largest
landowners and stockmen in the county.
The new company has incorporated under
the name of the Union Railway, with
capital stock of $50, 900, divided into 600
shares of a par value of 500 each. This
is to cover the value of the present prop
erty. The Union Railway Telegraph line
is included in the purchars.
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indicate, at least, step forward for
the great city to inaugurate free means
of ingress and egress 10 citizens living
within the corporate limits; but the
Webfoot metropolis has never been
renowned in the past for any broad
gauge policy that would improve the
vicinity without it increased the bank
account of the millionaires and bust
ness men of the west side.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-28
JAMES G.. BLAINE.

Hon. James G. Blaine died in
Washington City this forenoon at IL
O'Clock. For several weeks he has
been battling with death, and his de-
mise was not unexpected. 1t has been
a matter of surprise to many that, af-
ficted as he was with complication
Of diseases, he should have survived SO
long. For many years he has failed
physically, and the James G. Blaine of
the last decade was not possessed of
the robust frame he was when, by his
eloquence, he held enemies and friends
in awe and admiration. His death
yill be a national calamity, for no
American could leave such vacancy
in craftsmanship and create greater
sorrow in all citizens hearts than he
who has passed to the silent majority.
He has been identified with the policy
of the Republican party ever since its
organization, and, during the past four
years, has managed the state depart
ment of Mr.. Harrison's administration
with credit to himself and honor tc
the nation.
James Gillespie Blaine was born at
West Brownsville, Pa, Jan. 81, 1880
He vas graduated at Washington col
lege in 1847, and after following a
course of study was admitted to the
bar in Pennsylvania, but never prac-
ticed the profession. In 1853 be re-
moved to Augusta, Me-, and became
editor of the Kennebec Journal. He
was afterwards elected to the legisla-
ture, and was speaker of the house for
two years. In 1862 he removed to
Portland, Me-, and had control of the
Advertiser of that city. He was soon
afterwards elected to the national con-
gress, where he soon distinguished
himself as a ready and fearless debater.
Impulsive and brilliant, with a won
derful memory Of persons, facts and
faces, on the death of Thadeus Stevens
he was the leader of the Republican
party in the house. In all the i'm
portant questions of reconstruction af-
ter the civil war he took leading
part, and never flnched in defense of
the principles of the party during that
eventful epoch. As speaker of the
house from 1869 to 1875, he distin-
guished himself as parliamentarian;
but in 1876 the Democrats came in
possession of congress. In the ma
tional conventions of 1876 and 1880
he was prominent candidate for presi-
dent, ard secured the domination in
1884, but was defeated by Mr.. Cleve-
land. He was appointed senator by
the governor of Maine on the occasion
of Hon. l. M. Morrill, accepting the
secretaryship of the treasury in July,
1876, and was secretary of state dur
ing Gar6eld's administration and also
during the presidency of Mr.. Harrison,
until forced to resign by reason OF
failing health. In 1883 he published
his renowned work, "Twenty Years of
Congress" which Is considered very
fair and impartial history Of the poll
of that period-1S6l to 1881 by
all students His management of
International affairs during the past
four years has placed him high in the
list of American statesmen, and no
one could die more universally lament
ed in the United States by all patriots
than Hon. James G. Blaine.
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LIN Favor OF Rec,proe,ty. ...e,,

STAYNoR, Ont. Jan. 25-Dalton Nc
Carthy, hitherto one of the most prom
inent conservatives, has broken away
from his party on the trade question and
declared himself in favor of reciprocity.
In an address last night he said he did
not believe in taking down the tariff wall
so that the Canadian Industries would
be injured. He looked for freer trade
between Canada and the United States
under President Cleyeland's administra-
tiop, and advises Canada to do nothing
that will interfere in any way with Mr..
Cleveland's government. In conclusion
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of Eastern Oregon. An argument was
preclpitated by Cogswell's effort 70 strike
out the, provision prohibiting roads at a
greater grade than 10 per cent. Be and
others from mountain districts main
tanned that in many places roads cannot
be constructed at less ber cent. and
tnat the effect of the measure would pro
hioit roads where they were much
needed. Cross made a very interesting
talk In support of that feature of his bill,
He said:
"What Oregon needs is good road
system. The only effectual way Is to
begin right and the futnre will be secure.
One OF the most vital requirements is
the prohibition of excessive grades.
Many roads have proved yalueless from
this defect, notably the famous one from
Ashland over the Cascade mountains,
which cost $4,000. The Barlow road
bas no greater than 10 per cent, and
if the Cascades can be crossed at that,
so can any hills In Oregon"
Huston also opposed .Crogswelrs
amendment, maintaining tina, roads
can be built anywhere in Oregon at
no more than 10 per cent grade,
and citing the road over the Coast
range to Tillamook. Alley favored the
amendment, and the mountain senators
passed it
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star of India Lost.

New YORK, Jan. 25 The captain of
the steamer Alsatla reports that he
passed the Norwegian bark Star of India,
which was dlsmantled, with no signs of
life on board. Evidently she had passed
through hurricane and from all appear
ances must have been wrecked early in
December. She had crew of 81 men,
all of whom were supposed tc be lost.
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Crime IN C0Ifax.

CoLFAx, WASH. Jan. 24-Charles Nc.
Donald and Fred Carson, charged with
stealing horses from Elmer E. Huntley,
of Sunset, were examined before Justice
Dimon, and in default of $4,000 bonds
in each case, were committed to the
county jBil to answer for the crime in
the superior cour:, where they will ap-
pear February II.
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WHY Not Talk.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26-President-elS
Cleveland ran up to this city this morn
ing from Lakewood. N. ]. to look after
his law business. To perslstant quest
ioning regarding the makeup of his cab
met, he steadily declined to give any IN
formation, saying that it was yet too
early to say anything.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-28
Strikers VIII Hold Out.

LONDON, Jan, 26--At conference held
by the millowners and representatives OF
the operators, the latter submitted pro-
posal to resume work at the rates pre-
vailing before the strike, and to accept a
5 per cent reduction in wages upon the
expiration of the quarter, If the employers
found their profit unsatisfactory. The
mlllowners refused, and the operatives
refused to accede to the proposals of the
millowners, which the men claim oil
favor the employers. Consequently tine
fortnigAtly conference to arrange the
questions at issue has been stopped.
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Quit the Miracle business.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26-The World this
morning says: THE Rev. Father
Thomas Adams, the miracle-worker of
Williamsburg, who was suspended In
1878 by the late Bishop Loughlin, has
made his peace with the new bishop, the
Right Rev. Charles Mcdonnell. His
priestly faculties will soon be restored.
He will be allowed to say mass privately
as aoon as his confessor advises. Of
course, the public celebration of mass is
quite another thing, and will depend up
on good many circumstances.
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More Deaths of .Big A. victims.

ALTON, Ill, Jan. 24-Two more deaths
occurred last night. W. B. Richardson and
Henry Wiegand. There are yet 10 con-
sidered fatally burned, though possibly
two of the number may survive.
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nobody Knows

What have suffered for years with those
terrible racking sick headaches. Life
was only torment to me; if you are so
troubled, would advise you to use Sui
phur Bltters, for they cured me.
CLARA BELLE.
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La 1t Hafe

To neglect yourself if troubled with any
disease of the kidneysG No, it is danger
Gus; and If you are so afflicted, attend to
yourself now. Do no wait, but use Sui
phur Bitters at once. They cured me
when I was given up to die by several
physicians. JONATHAN HAM, Boston.
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be announced that he would not return
to parliament as supporter of the
Thompson government. Resolutions in
dorsing McCarthy's policy were carried
UNANIMOUSLY by the large audience pres
ent,
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Bishop Brooks Estate.

Boston. Jan. 25-Bishop Brooks died
without making will. 1t Is esti-
mated that he left an estate of about
S75O.OOO.
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The sensa.ion In France.

PARIS, Jan. 24-The sensation In
France over British action in Egypt is
increasing. The newspapers unanimously
rail- on the government to yIndicate the
cights of France.
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SALEM, Jan. 60 The senate was in q
jocular mood today, and the house In a
spirit of ora,ory. 1t is becoming evident
that large amount of eloquence is to be
let loose in the house. On the Republi :
can side, Geer and Ford of Marion, and
Bishop and Northup of Multnomab, are
never at loss tor remarks of indefinite
length. Daily and Miller, of the Demo
Gratis, and McEwan and Upton, of the
peoples party, seldom let an opportunity
pass to air their views. The house opened
today with special order on the omnl..
bus road bill of last session. votoed by
the governor. 1t was understood that an
effort would be made to have the meas
ure postponed indefinitely, but Wright
of Uniou moved that it be set for Mon,
day at Q P. M, and In forcible speech,
secured favorable action. A strong
effort will undoubtedly be made to have
the bill passed over the veto. The gov.
ernor's position is criticised in declaring
this act unconstitutional, while recon
mending that the $4,000 accumulated
in the treasury be divided among the
counties for internal Improvements. He
Is reported to have said that if the money
will be divided on the basis of highway
mileage, or extent of ard lands, he will
not resist.
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Messrs. Hayes and Smith were ap
pointed to act on the JOINT committee to
investigate the portage railroad at the
Dalles
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Senator Myers this morning introduced
the Dill for the purchase of the canal and
locks at Oregon City. 1t is the identical
measure introduced by Judge John J..
DAILY, of Dallas, six years ago, and au-
thorizes the board of canal commissioners
to purchase the canal and locks around
the falls of the Willamette at Oregon
City, on the west side of the river, in.
cluding all The dams, embankments.
walls, breakwaters, gates, excavations, all
machinery and appliances, all the land
covered, night of iugress and egress, the
carpenter shop and its site. The price
must not exceed 100000, TO be fixed by
three appraisers, 10 be appointed by the
governor, secretary of the state aod treas
urer, and Is TO be paid by bonds OF $1,000
each, payable at any time within 10
years. and bearing ~ per cent interest
The present owners may retain the right
to JOIN any new works or walls for the
purpose OF utilizing the water power;
they may use and enlarge the canals, but
not the locks. A tax is levied of "a mill
for 10 years for redeeming the bonds and
meeting expenses of works. There is to
be superintendent of the locks at a
salary of $1,000 per annum. The bill
also contains an emergency clause.
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YEAS.

The debate on Cross road bill, favora
bly, reported by him from the road com
mittee, was very representative dis
cussion from different sections of the
state. Alley spoke for the steep roads of
the Coast range. Cogswell for the Cas-
cade mountains and Raley for the bills
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Miller of Lima, one of the most active
and promising new members In tine
lower house, gained his first important
victory this afternoon in securing the
passage of bill for the obstruction of
fishway at Oregon City falls. Miller
made sensible and energetic speech.
Gowan also favored the bill and only
Baughman and Lawton voted no.