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A Fatal SIeich-Ride.

FALL RIVER. Mass, Jan. 31-A sleigh
containing 2S members of the Dur ee
high schoDi was struck bq t1eiu at a
crossing on the New York g. New Hsmp
snire and Hartford railroad today As
the tram approached, the occupants o.!
the sleign brcamr panic stricken. D.
Borden. aged Is, anG Ray Thorn on,
aged II, jumped over the tsil-hoard,
only TO be stricken py the ioHomutsYe
Orson Swift. aged II, was preparing to
jump when he. too, was struck. B rden
was hurled 40 iser, MS skull and bod &
being crushed in. and he was killed ln-
stantly- Thornton was dragged along in
the wheels for 100 wards, his head aud
right hand ht1ag severed from his body,
Swift was buried 80 feet and was breath
iug, but unconscious. when picked up.
He died shortly Afterwards Mr.. Duriee
Jumped with Clark Cnasp. jr.. when they
saw the tram. ami 'hev escaped with
slight bruises. the trall passing between
them and the sleigh.
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In the senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1-In the senate
the galleries we're crowded. Hill of New
York presented a resolution of the New
York legis ature congratulating the pres
ident on the abandonment of his Haw.
allan policy, and protesting against the
Wilson tariff bill
Allen of Nebraska presented resolu
tion directing the secretary of the treas
ury to inform the senate what amount o
government paper money bad been re
deemed since 1875, and bow much. /
ANY, reIssued. Also what authority OF
law exists for the god reserve, when i
was established and why now maintained
The resolution went over.
PETER presented resolution directing
the secretary of the treasury to inform
the senate how, many offers of bond pur-
chasers had been presented; giving the
names aud places of business or persons
or firms, and for what amounts the bond:
had been sold.
A wrapgle took place over Stewards
bond resolution, through a mIsunder'
standing as to when il should come up
Finally it was permitted by unanimou.
consent. Stewart then took the floor Oh
toe resolutions.
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$1,000 For an Eye.

MoRRIsTowN, Feb. IA suit for $40,
900 damages for the loss of an eye was
tried in the Morris county, N. j., circuit
court, before Supreme Court Judge Magic
yesterday. The parties in the suit were
Thomas NJ. Burke and Jchn Doyle, a
brakeman en- the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western railway. On the night of
June 3, 1898. Doyle was at Burke's house
IN company with Miss Egar, domes-
tic Burke overheard d remark made by
Dolye to Miss Egan regarding her stay
ing in bis employ. and becoming In..
censed at 1t entered the room% and told
Doyle to leave. Doyle did so, followed
by MISS Eean and Burke. When they
were at the bottom OF the step Doyle
turned araund in threatening attitude
when Burke made thrust at him with a
club The end of the stick entered
Doyle's right eye, destroying the sight:
The jury after a short de!ibersiion re
turned a verdict tor the plaintiff OF
$4,000.
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A reduction has been made in the

A reduction has been made in the
wages of the Union Pacific railway,
taxing effect the first of the week, in
which a general sweep is made oyer
the entire line, says an exchange. The
amount of the reduction ordered by
the court will average about 10 per
cent. The employees are also fnding
out what it is to have the road in the
hands of the courts. or in other words
unoer government control, as an or der
was issued at the same time restraining
the men from striking, and even de-
manding that they continue work and
accept the new schedule of reduced
pay. This is pretty hard on the men,
to not even be allowed to throw up
their jobs, but they can seek consola-
tion in the thought that they ought TO
be thenkful to have jobs at any pay at
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10 be committed which would not ht-
countenanced by them under ff-rent
con ltions. In thus country, under
the present financial depression and
public distress, want and starvation
make men wild, and excesses are liable
to be committed by persons who, under
other circumstances, would be good
cltizens While it will not do to tx
cuse ASSASSINATION under any circum-
stances, 1t Is in accordance with phi
Ian: hropic statesmansnip that every
thing which have tendency to impel
acts of violence, in sound or unsound
minds, should be removed if possi-
bic. In the meantime, every effort
should be made to ameliorate the con-
ditlon Of the unfortunate classes
With despotic governments any rem
edy IS difficult of application; hut in
our own country broad handed char
ity will tend largely to alleviate the
present misery.
Oregon will be the first state to vote
in 1894, and it should be the aim of
Republicans to make the majority as
large as possible. To this end all dis
sen .ions should be healed, and united
ranks should meet the enemy in June.
Factlonal fights should cease, and a
spirit of complete harmony should
prevail among all persons who desire
to see the country restored to its for
mer prosperity. 1t is time that work
began in this line, as the county nom
mating conventions should be free
from all efforts at class or clique rule.
We have had sufficient experience in
these factional differences to fully re-
alize the fact that they simply
strengthen the opposition without any
benefit whatever accruing to the or
ganizatlon in which they are matured.
The motto in every portion of the
state should be, union and harmony re-
garding nominations and solid, un-
divided vote at the polls.
Astoria is making another earnest
effort to secure railroad connection
with the Willamette valley, and in
this we hope she will be successful.
She is properly situated to be the
chief seaport of Oregon, and we be
lleve her dream of commercial suprem
acy will he realized when there are
available means of reaching her
wharves from the grain growing belts
of Eastern and Western Oregon.
When the Columbia flows unvexed to
the sea, we can see no reason for the
wheat and wool of the inland Empire
being DETECTED up the Willamette,
when an open and direct course to
Underwater will be available to farmer
and flock master, and when the grain
fields of the Willamette can send
their produce to Astoria as cheaply
as to Portland there can be no
intelligent cause for it to go to the lat
ter place, over hundred miles distan.
from seaboard. OF course capital is
centered III Portland; but as soon as
the city at the mouth of the Columbia
can display her advantages she will
not lack either money or enterprise to
stimulate her growth.
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The Bonds will Issue.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30-Judge Cox
of the district supreme court, this morn
ing declined to grant the application OF
the knights OF Labor to compel Secre-
tary Carlisle to show cause why ne should
not be enjoined from issuing $4,000, ,0OO
in bonds as proposed.
The court in Its decision says the ap.
plicaiion of the Knights of Labor asserts
the members of that Organization as cit
liens and taxpayers have a right to the
Injunction; that should the bonds be ls-
sued the interest would practically
amount to tax of 81 per head in the
country, thereby resulting in an outlay
of 100000 for the Knights ut Labor
Ju dye Cox said the Knights as an urgana
lzalion had 10 standing In court. The
court continues:
"N0w, there never was per capita
tax In this country, and no law in force
requires the payment Of a direct tax
should such tax exist. The compainants
have not shown that they are property
holders, they have no standing in court
as taxpayers, and no legal ri6ht In ques-
tion as 10 the bond Issue. . The claim
that the interests of the organization are
different from rhe general pubnc and
would suffer more than any other class
(referriDg to the claim hat many Knights
are miners) Is grievapc,: of discrlmina-
ton, but gives no standing in judicial
proceedings."
Judge Cox then reviewed the law bear
ing on the subject, and declared it was
unnecessary to erter Into discussion of
the rights of the secretary to make the
issue. The secretary" be said, 'had
legal authority TO rederm the notes when
presented. aud to issue and sell bonds
when necessary.
The Knights OF Labor Will appeal from
the decision to the distinct court OF ap-
peals, and the case may eventually go to
the supreme court OF the Unite1 States.
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This Time a German yesse,

NEW YORK, Jan. 31-The Rerald's
Rio Janeiru cable says launch loaded
with coal and flying the German flag was
tired on by the Gu&nabara Tuesday in
the harbor. Captain Hofmeyer, of the
German man-of- war Arcona, at once
went aboard the rebel walshlp and told
her commander that he was now receiv
ing bis last warning, snd that if he fired
again upon anything aylng the German
flag the German warships would sink
his vessel. The rebel commander replied
that he could only be sunk and that he
would fight the thing out Captain Hnf
meyer hen cabled TO Berlin, stating that
he would Cooperate with the Am erican
admiral in defending commerce from
rebel moestatlon It Is expected that
the EHgiish naval commander here will
soon receive instrnctlons to the same ef-
fect
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BUENos AYREs, jan. 31-Dispatches
from Rio say the insurgents are prepar
ing for vigorous attack on Santos and
Santoulo News of the firing between the
Uoited States warships and the insurgent
vessels seemed to have been greatly ex-
aggerated. The dispatches here say
only signal shots were exchanged, and
none fired in real earnest. The insurgents
feel greatly discouraged at Admiral de
Gama's practical surrender to the United
5 ates admira II Is reported toe young
er officers favor having him replaced BY
q more energetic commsH,ier.
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In the Senate

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31-In the senate,
the resolutions denying the authority of
the secretary OF the treasury to issue
bonds came up. Allen of Nebraska took
the floor to reply to Sherman's argument
yesterday He declared the authority to
issue bonds under the resumption act
was not continuing power, and ceased
with its first exercise
Hoar followed Allen. He said "In
my opinion the bonds If issued and sold
by the treasury department under the
existing circumstances will be illegal,
and will carry no constitutional or law
full obligation On the government for their
payment
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,IulAiIon the lea intrac labnf iaV
and report al, the facts the sup in-
tr' den f lmmInr II |. IN L., l. =
ter's judgment IN case IS sutficlrn lS e--
tahi,hed. the secretary oi me treasury
will be asked within one year after and
ing for an order say,ug alien contract ia
norers he returned to the country whenve
they came at the exprnse OF the owner
OF the vessels bringing them INTO ihr
United States; but if from an adjoining
country at The expense of the nerscns
contracting tor their services. The cir .
GUAR is intended tor general appiica non.
but ls expected 10 apply at thls M
particularly To the Spanish con rdci
cIgar-mak~rs wh" came recently trorn
Havana to work IN K y West cigar luc-
tories.
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DEMOCRACY RULES.

The Wilson tariff bill passed th'
house yesterday by vote of 2O4
against 14O, the Repu ublicans voting
solidly no, and the Democrats, with
the exception of l9, voting yes. This
is party measure, and is a step to-
wards carrying out the free-trade prin
ciples of the Chicago platform. With
| the income tax amendment added to 1t
the bill did not receive as full endorse.
ment from the Democracy as it would
if that had not been added; but its
passage was dictated by the caucus, and
this was binding upon the consciences
of Democrats. This is the first num-
Der on the Democratic programme of
the change of policy promised in 1892,
and others en- the same line may be
expected to follow
1t may seem strange to any one not
acqusinted with the spirit that ami
mates the modern disciples of the party
that, at a time when the expenses of
the government are largely in excess
of the receipts, they should attempt to
curtail the revenues; but such is the
avowed purpose and object of the Will
son bill. 70 supply the deficit di-
rect tax on the earnings of the people,
in the shape of an income tariff, is ad-
vocated, and Secretary Carlisle has is
sued $50,0OO.000 more bonds to meet
present emergencies. Not only on the
public treasury, but on the industries
of the country this kind of legislation
has very depressing effect, and the
worst has not been realized.
There Is some hope that the bill may
not pass the senate, and thus its evil
effects be averted. The Democratic
majority in the upper house is not as
large as in the lower branch of con-
gress, and the member are not as sus-
ceptible to the rigors of party disci-
pline A strong effort will undoubt-
edly be made by President Cleveland
and Democratic leaders to insure its
success In this body, but with what re-
suit cannot be definitely determined.
Republicans have placed themselves
,olidly against this measure, and they
are willing to 60 before the country in
1896 on this record. The traditions
Of the party in favor Of honest money
and protection to American industries
nave never been impeached, and they
will receive the Endorsement of the
American people on the latter policy as
hey have, on different occasions, on the
'ormer one.
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Two Sailors Hurt,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 The only new
phase in the situation at Rio is that Sec
retary Herbert has called on Benham FOR
a written report OF his trouble with De
Cana tn be sent by mail for use in any
complications that may arise. 1t iAprob-
able another cable message frd8 Benz
ham will reach the secretary today The
report thar an officer and bluejacket
were injured on the Detroit by the
threatened hostlitics is confirmed at the
navy department. They were no;
wounded by the shots from De Gama's
ships, but through the care ess handling
OF the guns on board the Detroit. Their
injuries are very slight, and 1t is stated
they have only themselves to blame for
the occurrence
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The Forum for February deals with
practical questions, and those which
are pertinent to the present times in
in this country. "Methods of Relief
for the Unemployed" by Josephine s.
Lowell and sThe Personal Problem of
Charity" by Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott,
are not subjects which should be rele-
gated to homiletics, but are of such
Importance that they should receive
the attention of every patriotic citi-
zen. The distress which is now being
suffered in the United States is not
the chronic condition of our people;
but result from causes which the most
thrifty and industrious could not avert.
They therefore call for an immediate
and peculiar remedy. To meet this
exigency is not only the duty of benev.
olent persons but Of patriotic citizens.
In these articles in the Forum this
subject is thoroughly discussed, and
the careful e.eductions of the authors
are such as will commend themselves
to the thoughtful of all classes. There
never was time in the history of the
republic when those who needed char
ity were so worthy of pecuniary aid.
They are not members of the army of
tramps who are appealing to the indus
trious for help; but honest workers
who nave been thrown out of employ
ment and have families dependent
upon them for support. If benevo-
lence was ever a cardinal virtue it is
such at the present time.
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Five ID rowned.

HALIFAX, N. s., Jan. 3l-The schooner
Gtrtie e. Foster. of Gloucester, was
driven ashore in gale last night. Five
of the crew, who tried 10 reach the shore
in dory, capsizsd and drowned. The
morning.
The Dames of the drowned are: Martin
Devine, James Campbell. Augustus Nc
Donald, George Percy and j. McFarish :.
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ID. Eama,s xen,,. X lied

Rio DE JANEIRo, Jan. 81 american
vessels that desire to come to the pier:
in this city can now do so without being
interterrvd with by the insurgents. The
negotiations 10 settle the troubles by ar
bitration in which Benham was acting,
are at staudstil. This is probably due
to the fact that De GAma's nephew was
killed early Monday mcrning while en-
gagged in tray aiongshore on a tug.
The American minister today sent long
cable To the state department at Wash
ington
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SHEEP-MEN rs. FREE TRADE


At meeting of the chamber OF
commerce in Portland one day this
week, at which the question was being
discussed in regard to forwarding a
petition to our congressman against
placing wool on the free list, Mr.. Jos
N. Teal is reported to have stated that
he had lately visited Baker county
and majority of sheep-raisers were
in favor of free trade in wool. This
is startling information to all who
have paid the least attention to this
matter in the last few menths,and who
have taken the least trouble to inform
themselves of the sentiments enter
tanned by this class of producers in
Eastern Oregon. The wool market,
ever since the Cleveland administration
has had charge of affairs, has been
lower than ever known before, and no
other class of persons have suffered SO
heavily from the expected change in
the economic policy as our hockmas-
ters. We would be sorry to charge
Mr.. Teal with malicious prevarica-
tion; but if his statement was simply
a conclusion from Investigations made,
he should have pursued them farther
than the mining county of Baker.
Some time should have been spent in
Crook, Grant, Morrow and Wasco
counties before he attempted to in
struct as intelligent body of men as
comprise the Portland chamber of
commerce ON the status of the flock
masters Of the Inland Empire on the
tariff.
Mr.. Teal's statement is unequali-,
fedly false, and, whether made from
lack of information or ether cause, 1t
should be denounced by every public
print in this region of country, in
which such large annual revenue is
derived from the wool industry, and
which has suffered so severely during
the past few months from threatened
free trade. Sheep-raising cannot be
made profitable with the product on
the free list, and there is unanimity
of opinion among this class of men,
whether they have heretofore affiliated
with tie Democratic or Republican
parties, against the passage of the Will
son bill now before congress. Very
many of them who voted for Mr..
Cleveland in 1892 say they did so
under Misrepresentation that there
would be no interference with the tar
iff on wool; but since they have as
eertained their mistake they regret
their action, and, next June, will vote
the Republican ticket. The few who
we're formerly undecided on the ques-
tien of tariff are now strong protec-
tionists.
Since we have heard that Mr.. Teal
made this statement we have canvassed
sentiment among sheep raisers in this
city, asd have not found one who ia
vored reduction in the tariff. Mr..
A. NJ. Kelsey, who has been engaged
in this business for ten years, says last J
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CALLS IT A CRUEL cANARp.
mo- money Ear rnprovemen,s.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1-Congressmen
are becoming very solicitous IN pressing
the CLAIMS of their districts upon the
house committee on rivers and harb0rs
as the last week of hearing draws to a
close. A delegation was before the com
mittee representing the waterways of
Washington state. They were informed
By the committee that il does not intend
to branch out in recommending approp
nations for new work. The condition of
the. treasury forblds. They have little
hope of getting what they asked fer.
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Glnnstone,s Resignation

LONDON, Feb. Referring to Its state
ment of the impending resignation OF
Gladstone, the Pail NAL Gdzette stys:
THE announcement was made with a
full sense of the possibility. We were
prepared for official denials. hut Were
not prepared for virtual confirmation
OF the accuracy of the statement from
Gladstone himself The whole denial is
an elaborate attempt to prepare his sup
porters for a step he bias decided to take
It is now manifest his tenure OF office is
limited to months. if not weeks. His
withdrawal means the iisruntIon and
general reconstruction of the party"
CALLS IT A CRUEL CANARD.
DUBLIN, Feb. Tine Freemqn's Jour
nal, commenting up.n the report of
Gladstones intended resignation says:
ut was a cruel and cowardy canard.
and did not need contradiction. It is
lawful to hope and believe that Gladstone
will be spared until not distant day.
when he will see the create st work of his
great career effected .
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The HAWAIIAN Inrest,satlon.

WASHINGTON, Feb. There will be
very few If any more witnesses before
the senate Hawaiian Investigation COM
mittee. Morgan, chairman of the cem-
mrttee, said today as far as he knew at
this time, no others would be summoned.
Morgan said re report would probably
be made for 10 DAYS or two weeks. His
estimate is more likely to be too short
than tOn long. What the report will rec
ommend to the senate no one can say
1t is not unlikely there will be two re-
ports, perhaps three, for il is hardly con
sidcred probable patchwork could be
agreed upon which would harmouize the
views Of ali the members of the commits
r.