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Fatal Accident.
Pnneville Review.


George Stephens came over from Black
Butte Wednesday evening, and reported the
following fatal accident, which occurred
near Jerry Young's place on Squaw fat:
Wednesday morning Bernard Potter. who
lives five miles below the Flat. loaded his
wagon with wheat and started for Prime
Vile. When opposite Mr.. Young's place.
in going over rough piece Of road one of
the front wheels suddenly gave way, hurl-
ing Mr.. Potter violently to the ground. He
fell In such a position that the wagon seat
caught.him fairly alongside his body. crush
ing him in such a manner, that he dieo in
few minues. in fact life was extinct before
he could be extricated from underneath the
wagon. Our informant supposes Mr.. Potter
to be near go years of age. He has lived in
that neighborhood IL years, was industrious
and highly respected by his nelghbors. he
leaves wife and five children to mourn
his loss.
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Great E:gllters.

PRovINoETowN, Nov. 19-Au officer
of the United States ship Concord, writ
ing from Chemulpo, Corea. October Z, to
u friend here, says: The japanese are
aplendid soldiers, we'll drilled, and fight
like tigers, showing no quarter to the
Cinnamon. In the battle of September
II, $4,000 Chinese were killed and only
800 men were lost by the Japanese. For
quick work and skill in engineering, the
japanese exceed anv men I ever saw
Everything with them goes like clock
work. They LAID poAtoons across the
RIVER and marched over body of troops,
consisting of 10000 men, with heavy
guns and artillery, and bad everything
completed in little over two hours.
They are landing troops here every day
and marching tuem on toward Peking,
and should not be surprised If before
this letter reaches you they have taken
that city. September 81 they captured
place and $4,000 with it, and the re-.
ports are that they killed every China"
man in the place On, they are fighters
from Fayetteville, and if no foreign
nations interfere, or China does not come
down on her knees soon and surrender on
such terms as the Japanese see fit TO
make. they will wipe the Chinese off the
face of the earth. No matter # they
have got millions and millions of men In
China, they are DO fighters, and the Jsps
are. The japanese are also progressive
nation. They have all the latest Im'
provements in wsrfare, and know how
to use them with effect; while John Chi
naman is no further advanced :han he
was 10 A. n. 1. Just think of fighting
with bows and arrows by any nation at
the close of the 10Th century.
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A ATradegx at snokane.

SPOKANE, Nov. 19-WIlliam Smith,
who was shot 10 the New Club saloon
Saturday night by Adolphe Selheim, died
this morning. and Selheim is locked up
on the charge of murder. SeIheim is
wealthy farmer and the owner of the
beautiful Selheim springs, and Smith was
a former employe of Selheim. The men
have been good friends and came to town
together Saturday evening. Selheim has
SO far refused to make statement, aud
the affair is sbrouded in mystery, as no
one knows of any quarrel before the
shooting. They visited several saloons
and drank together at eacn place. At
z 80 o'clock Smith was seen at the
Louvre theatre. where he drank at the
bar. He left at 7:45 and five minutes
afterward Selheim strolled In, He bore
evidence of having drank too much, a
number of witnesses say. He drank
glass of whisky and went out. Smith had
in the meantime gone back to the New
Club. He met Alexander Skene, whom
he invited to drink. Both men were
standing at the end of the bar nearest the
Front avenue entrance. when Selheim
suddenly came in. He approached Smith
with few short, quick steps, mumbled
something that no one present Understood.
drew 3S calibre revolver, and fired
point blank. Smith fell in heap.
Selheim fired again. A deep hole In the
outer moulding around the bar is EVIL.
depce of the second shot, which did no
other damage.
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Text Books.
DUFUE, o., Nov. II, 1894.

DUFUR, Of., Nov. IL, 1894.
Editor -MoUSrAISEEK:
Quite tempest has been stirred in Ore.
goD the past few months over the adoption
OF the text books for the state for the next
legal term. Parties interested, no doubt,
IN the settlement of this important matter
are accusing and excusing each other. In
some instances complimentary. but in the
main of an opposite character. As teacher,
Zone of the old ones,) we have always
avoided these wrangles; and in this have
little to say. Our present lot of books
with the exception of Sill's grammar are
tolerable. This grammar attempted to
use as early as 1867; studied and used it
a whole year without results in any way
satisfactory to me. On the noun and pro-
noun, the use of capital letters and q few
points OF punctuation, the treatment Is fair;
but as presentation of the suhJs,t of Eu-
glish grammer it is by far the worst effort
that have ever met. In his preface he
declares that the English is almost a gram
marless tongue. Grammar is the science Of
language; science is knowledge set In order.
Then must we conclude there is no order,
no system IN the English. We have sub.
stantIal words in the English, attributive
words, relative and connective words, the
same as in every full and complete language.
lo fact we can give meaning and shades Of
meaning that reach the understanding of
our race in way that no language excells.
Shakespeare has written the fullest horos-
cope of human action and feeling that the
world knows in any tongue. Milton, blind
to earth, tells OF heaven and hell in strains
that only revelation excelis. Here there is
usage. and all language from creation until
now has depended upon it. No, Sill is
wrong; we need an English grammar, one
that can treat of the laws of relations and
not of infection. But rather than have
none let us have the laws of infections and
facts. do not know whether the publish
srs of SlFs grammar belong to the Ameri-
,an Book Company or not. If it is one of
their books. and they have no better to offer,
worst grammatical trash the English Ian
yuage has yet produced in the name of
grammar. We have no fight against the
American Book %. In all our deal
ngs with this company they have treated
rs fairly and with gentlemany considera-
ton. With us, the correspondent of the
Mr.. r. L. Edwards, has main
tanned straightforward business relation
and nothing more. We desire good books
Tor our schools and expect to hear good
report from those in authority when the
time comes for them to report.
AARON FRAZER.
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The oregon short Line.

ST. PAUL, Nov. 16-The matter of the
Oregon Short Line & Utah Northern rail.
way came on 20 be heard this afternoon
before Judge anborn, of the United
States circuit court. Between October 8.
1898, and July /, 1894, the Oregon Short
Line earned $3,ss2 $50, and Its operating
expenses. interest and taxes amounted to
So, ,243, ,303, making deficit of $1,35s,
721. The question raised Is whether the
receivers OF the Union Pacific may be
permitted to renounce and cease to COM
ply with the terms of the contract be-
tween the Uuion Pacific and the Oregon
Short Line g. Utah Northern, by which
the Union Pacific undertook to pay the
deficiency of the Oregon Short Line.
Judge Cornish. master In cbancery, rec.
ommends the contract be annulled and
an appeal was taken from the room
mediation. Judge Kelly, of Omaha,
appeared for the receivers of the Union
Pacific, and Wlnslow Pierce, of New
York, for the appellants.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
The Gyonsul's Report.

LONDON, Nov. 1S-The Daily Meas
correspondent in Constantinople says, in
a dispatch concerning the massacre of
Armeuisns in the Sassoun district:
Sir Philip Currie sent Consul Hall
wards report Of the incident at Sassoun
TO the porte, in order to indicate the
serious nature of the evils. The porte,
instead of accepting this in friendly
manner. burlesqueIy denied the facts, as
serting that Mr.. Hallward's report was
untrue. 1t was insinuated, or stated out
tight, that he had encouraged the Ar.
menians to revolt. This was. of course,
iudlcrous and absurd Sir Phillp Currie
At once informed the foreign minister
that he shou d take steps to verify his
assertions. His energy para!yzed the
porte, who on Saturday withdrew bis al
legations against HaIlward. The sultan
ordered a commission of three military
men and civilian to make an inquiry
from many sources IN confirmation of
the former reports of the massacre which
had been received. The utmost endeav-
ors have been made to prevent the facts
from becoming known. A number OF
Armenians who fled toward Trebizond
have been ordered to return"
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Funeral Preparations.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 16-The
weather is cold, damp and foggy. The
king and the crown prince of Denmark
arrived this morning and were received
by Emperor Nicholas. the Prince of
Wales and the Duke of. York. Their ar
rival was witnessed by large Gro wd.
Fully 10000 troops ale in the city, and
others are arriving hourly. The emperor
constantly wears the uniform of the
PreObragenski regiment, In which corps
his late father dressed. Thousands of
persons continue to file by the casker of
the dead czar. Italy will be represented
at the czAr's funera by the Prince of
Naples, and Germany by Prince Henry
OF Prussia. The city is crowded with
visitors. Prices of accommodation have
been euadrupled. The prInce of Wales
has attended every religious ceremony in
the cathedral since the body of the czar
was brought here Emperor Nicholas is
very popular. He drove through the
streets unattended yesterday evening, and
was cheered on all sides. A msjority OF
the imperial family and immediate rela-
tlves favor having the marriage of the
czar solemnized with all possible display.
1t is understood that the czar himself Is
opposed to this. The coronation of the
emperor will take place in Moscow next
summer.
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Sauaralx Iniurad.

Yesterday afternoon, about 2 o'clock, the
freight train under charge of Conductor
Byrnes ard Engineer Ryan picked up man
on the upper side of the t ack, one mile
west, of Coyote station, who had been in.
jured by passing train. One hand and
one leg were cut off, and the other limb was
fractured in horrible manner. He gave
his name as George Pearce, and said he
came from New York and was en- route to
Portland In attempting 20 get on pass
ing train he had fallen and the wheels
passed over him. When asked how long
he had laid by the track, he said about two
hours, and that it was silly act on his part
to attempt to get on the train. The man
was about As years of age, of respectable
appearance, and appeared to be well edu-
Gated.
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A TouOhing soene.


There was touching scene last Monday
at the court bouse as the aged mother Of
Harold Pllkington took leave of her way
ward son just prior to his departure for
Salem to serve out two years sentence for
embezzlement. The poor old woman broke
down completely. ~ have had many hard
trials during my life. she said. "but this is
the worst that has ever fallen to my lot. Z"
Many stout hearts were moved by the emo
tions of the suffering woman and maay eyes
were filled with tears. Sheriff Sears es,
corted young Pilkington to the peuItentiary'
Monday evening. An effort will be made to
have the sentence set aside on the grounds
of error, but 1t is doubtful If this can be ac-
complished.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Peace Negotiations

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-The state de-
partment has received information that a
special meeting of the Japanese ministry
has been called for tomorrow to consider
the final answer to the offer of the Uulted
States to mediate between Japan and
China. The delay thus far is explained
by the fact that the cabinet meets at To-
klo, while the emperor has to be con-.
suited at Hiroshima. What the nature
of tine reply will be is not definitely
known yet. Strong iutimatious have
reached officials here that the cabinet will
ask China either to make her offer direc,
to Japan or else free 1t from all doubt,
specifying the exact amount of indem>
nifty she will pay.
The fact was developed today that
Tsang Ii Ysmen, OF Chlna's council OF
the cabinet of the empire, made direct
request TO the United States that this
government offer its services as mediator.
Heretofore it has been understood the re
quest from China was that this govern
ment join the powers in intervening, to
which this government responded in the
negative, and offered 10 act alone. II
was also developed today that the SUBJ
stantial feature of the proposition made
by the United States to japan is as fol-.
lows: IF the United States were in
position to exercise its good offices iD
bringing about an understanding between
China and Japan, would Japan feel 1t
would be preJudiclal to her interests to
have such Influences exeIted?"
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The Italian EARTHQUAKES

ROME, Nov. 1.-THE earthquake yes
terdsy extended over large area Of
southern Italy and Sicily. The damage
was done In the towns of Mess,na and q
number of people were Ipjued. The in-
mates of the prisons were panic-stricken,
mutinied, and tried to escape, Especial
ly severe shocks were felt at Palse Sem
mary, San Brocolio and other towns In
the province of Reggie. Great damage
was done property, and a NUMBER of
people were killed and injured in addi~
ton to those known to have been buried
beneath fallen houses. A landslide
caused by the earthquake on the railroad
near Bagnario, in Reggie, stopped rail-
road traffic in that district. Earthquake
shocks were felt here and on the island
Of Ischia The first shock In Messina
was the most violent. 1t lasted 12
seconds, and was accompanied with loud
rumblings. The lnba bitants fled shrek
ing with fright from their homes, and
filed the streets with their clamor. The
hospital, although but slightly damaged,
was shaken SD violently that many pa,
tients became hysterical and bad to be
removed. The panic abated somewhat
about midnight, and few persons re-
turned to their homes Most of the in-
habltsnts, however, decided to pass tbe
night in the streets and open squares
After two hours, the rumblIpg began
again, and the former scenes of panic
were re- enacted Men and women ran
aimlessly in all directions. Hundreds
dropped to their knees and prayed aloud
for dellverauce Early this morning an
other shock came. Today the streets are
entirely deserted. Dozens of persons
have taken refuge on ships In the barbor.
Tbere have been six shocks In all. In
Reggie many houses are cracked and
threaten to fall at any moment. The
panic-stricken Inhabitants are camping
in shelters erected Dy soldiers. Patrols
distribute food and other necessaIie les. 1t
several injured in Badnario, but details
are wanting owing to the demoraliza-
tion of the railway and telegraph services.
Signor Taochniau, chief of the Rome
observatory, believes that the shocks
were confined to the Lipari islands and
the provinces of Messlns and Reggie.
and were connected with volcanic activ
.lty In Mount Etns. Doctor Picco, of the
observatory of Catania, states that the
dIstur Dances have ceased for the present.
Premier Crispi has sent out funds to the
projects of the provinces to supply the
most usgent needs of the distressed
inhabitants.
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Mt. Hood Hose C.

The meeting held at Mt. Hood Hose Co. q
house last Saturday evening was quite
largely attended, aud complete reorgani-
zation of the company was effected. Mr..
C. L. Phillips called the meeting to order,
and he was honored by being elected presi-
deDt of the company. Mr.. Fisher was
elected secretary. and Mr.. Q. ]. Stubling,
treasurer. There were several new names
added to the company, and the roster Of
members now is very complete. The mem
bership comprises some of the most active
6remen in the. city, and, if activity and
pluck succeed in fire matters the same az iu
other affairs incident to an existence, Mt.
Hood Hose Co. will always take LEADING
position.
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Farewell Party.

A very enjoyable time was had at the
residence of MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Sylvester
last evening. The occasion was farewell
surprise party, given in honor of Miss
Nellie Sylvester, who leaves for Portland
to visit her sister, Mrs. Emory Oliver.
The evening was taken up by games OF differ
eut kinds and music until II o'clock, when
an excellent lunch was served, after which
all departed for their homes well pleased
with the evenings entertainment. The
following were present: Misses Bessie
Rowland. Daisy Allaway, Nellie Sylvester,
Mabel Riddell, Lettie johnson, Grace Rid
dell, Hilda Beck, Grace Hill; and Messrs I.
Homer Angel, George Campbell, Harry
Espipg, Charles Campbell, Chester Starr,
Frank Sylvester, Dinsmore Parish and
Edward Jenkins.
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Killed.

LA GRANDE, Or, Nov. 19-Willism
McLain, aged 81 years, was instantly
killed on Whisky creek, eight miles south
of this city, Saturday afternoon, by fall,
ing limb. He had been notching tree.
and finished bis work ahead of the saw
yers. He then sat on the grass and
watched them. As the tree fell it struck
another tree and knocked q limb from
the latter, which sprsug backward
through the air. One of the men gave a
warning cry, and McLain tried to crawl
away on his hands aid knees and then
arose to his feet. As he did so the limb
struck him on the back of the head.
crushing the skull so that the brains
oozed from frightful wound. His body
was brought to town and prepared for
burial. McLsin came from Manitoba,
Canada where bis relatives reside He
was an industrious young man of good
habits, and his sad fate Is greatly de :
plored.
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Late News From Brazil.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10 "A special dis
patch from Rio Janelro says one of the
last acts of General Pelxoto as president
wss to promote an enormous number of
men from all grades of army and navy
officers who had served him faithfully
during the revolution. Although this
will add two-fold to the army and navy
estimates. yet it was done to reward 10y
atty and congress will not refuse TO
sanction il. Peixoto vetoed on the night
of November 18, the last day he remained
IN power, bill which cut down the
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Demands of Japau.

SHANGHAI, Nov. 17--In diplomatic
circles here the success of mediation be-
tween China and japan is regarded as
hopeless, 1t is rumored that Jspan's
minimum demands are the surrender of
the Chinese fleet and the payment of an
indemnity OF $125,0O0. 900, Japan to oc-
cupy Port Arthur, Wei Hal-Wei and
the foremost ports until the indemnify
has been paid. There is no prospect of
China asserting to such terms.
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standing of the army, in opposition to
his views. Congress will soon pass a
similar bill, however. as Moraes does not
wish TO MAINTAIN an excessive military
force. The senate, 10 secret session, ap-
proved the appointment of three Judges
of the supreme court, Seniors Americo,
Lobo and Fernando Sorio, and rejected
Pelxoto's nominee, Senior Demosthenes
Loko, as nntit for the position.
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Going to China.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 16-Karl Won
Steinme,z, captain in the German army
aud a son of General Won SteiDmeiz. one
of the most distinguished army officers
in Germany, has arrived from the east,
en- route to China. He is under orders to
leave for the orient on the next steamer,
but for what purpose, he has not as vet
been advised. He expects telegraphic
instructions before the steamer sails. 1t
is understood, however. that he is going
to China to watch the operations Of the
two contending armies.
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Armed with Umbrellas.

DANyERs, Mass, Nov. 1e-In q private
letter received from Rev. Chas. Ewing,
dated outside T.knbar, China, be ssys
that the Chinese troops arriving from the
interior rre more like mob than an or
gauized body. Every tenth man." be
adds. "besrs banner, and at least half
the let carry an umbrella for defense
against the heat and rain. All carry
FANS
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Going tn Japan.

SAN Francisco, Nov. I'm B King,
chief engineer of the Pacific coast di-
vision of the United States geological
and Typographical surveying department,
has rendered his resignation, it is said, to
enter the services of the japanese govern
msnt, and will leave on the Eext steamer
for Japan. Il Is possible the representa-
tIves of the Chinese government in this
city will prevent King from filling bis
contract.
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Deadly Explosion.

MADRID. Nov. 16-A quantity of para
fine in village store of the town of
Veiez de Benaudalls exploded last nigh
setting fire to the building. The store
keeper, who, with bis family, lived in the
upper part of the building, was blinded
by the explosion and his six children
were killed. The keepers wife was not
injured but became a helpless maniac at
the sight of her dead children.
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The Cars Remains.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 19-The inter
Alexander III. took place today in the
cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul E.
There was heavy fog in the city, but
the populace was astir at the earliest pos
sible hour. The cathedral was packed
with people. including representatives of
the imperial aBd royal families of Europe,
The funeral services were conducted by
the metropolitan of St. Petersburg and
the metropolitan of Moscow. The fun
eral services began at 1890 A. NJ. and
lasted until about o'clock.
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Demand a Recount.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 19-Tbe Republi-
cans will demand recount of votes for
governor by the Legislature. Notice of a
contest will undoubtedly be fled withIn
the limit, which expires on the 26th. a
Legislative committee consisting of two
Populists. two Democrats and three Re
pubhcans will be asked for to make a
recount of the ballots.
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Destructive Fire.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 16-Winni-
peg had serious baptism of fire between
midnight and o'clock, no loss than FIVE
alarms having been turned 10. The
Western Canada block, corner of Main
street and Portage avenue. was destroyed
and the stores underneath, occupied by
Wright Bros 6 Mitchell, druggists, were
burned out. The Grand Union hotel and
several stores and houses adjoining we're
burned. The fire then crossed the street
and consumed the large warehouse of
Merrick, Anderson & Co., filled with val
liable stock. The loss will exceed
100000. This fire is supposed to Rave
been incendiary.
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Charge of B,gamy.

HuLsBoRo. Or, Nov. ia A Mead,
who was examined before Justice Gsisler
in Portland few days ago, and acquitted
on a charge of embezzlement, was Sat'-
urday examined on u charge OF bigamy,
before Judge Cornelius, and was held to
await the action of the grand jury under
$1,000 bonds, which at present writing he
has failed to furnish.