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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04
TELEGRAPHIC.
A MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
The Body of the Victim Found What
Led to the Crime.

The Body of the Victim Found What
Led to the Crime.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, May 2.-The
body of Roy NJ. Culver has been found
in the Clyde river, between Clyde and
Savannah. He had been murdered
and thrown into the water. He was
the young secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Associatian at New
ark, who mysteriously disappeared re-
Gently. Culver started from Newark
for Syracuse, but did not return when
he said he would. Three days later
Mr.. zimmerman, of Newark, his cousin,
received a postal card mailed at Syra-
cuse stating that he would return on
Sunday. In the same mail was re-
ceived a letter printed in large rough
disguised hand, as follows:
SYRACUSE, N. Y.-Mr. Ammer-
man-Dear Sir: Perhaps by this time
you will be somewhat worried about
the absence of Roy M. Culver. have
tnis much to say in regard to the mat
ter. In searching the genealogical
records he discovered my family secret.
1t is this: Many years ago a large
property was left to Mr.. Culver's an
cestors. He was never informed of
this fact. My father, at that time a
lawyer, had entire charge of the trans
action, and he arranged matters so
that Mr.. Culver's ancestors were de-
prived of their rightful inheritance.
''Mr. Culver worked diligently to
prove his claim to this property. He
has succeeded to a certain extent. and
an appointment was made to meet at
Syracuse.
81 disposed Of him, and you will
never see him again. 1 was obliged to
do this in order to save myself. He
leaves no papers throwing light upon
the matter.
''The fortune referred to was an i'm
mense property consisting of lands,
houses and money well invested, and
today is one of the largest estates in
existence. He has not spoken to any
of his friends, intending to surprise
them very soon.
60 His last words were these, when 1
asked him if he wished to say anything
to his friends: "Tell Cooper to pay all
my outstanding debts and retain for
himself everything left. Tell Lath to
take charge of my place at Slab City
until sold. Goodbye to all my friends"
''This is the end of my story. and you
will probably never hear from me
again. Yours truly, A STRANGER"
Mr.. Ammermman Immediately tele-
graphed to New York for his brother,
Cooper Culver, who arrived promptly,
and search of his trunk was made.
They found S24 and number of letters
concerning Roy S family and the estate,
many being from persons well known
by the family, but this was the first in
timation the family had had that there
was any property coming to them.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04

more recently in Oregon. inspected
the Emanuel Baptist church with De-
tective Gibson, of the local force. A
long consultation on the murders fol-
lowed, during which the Pinkerton
man took copious notes. The appear
ance of the Pinkertons on the scene is
considered by people who have watched
the case closely as furnishing strong
reasons for hopefulness on the part of
the defanSa
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04
VIII Spain Join the Allianceq

PARIS, April 3O.-It is reported here
that Spain will join Russia, Germany
and France in protest against the
terms of peace arrived at between Chi
ma and Japan rega riding the cession of
territory and the extraordinary privi-
leges accorded Japanese traders in
China.
1t is learned on the highest authority
that France, Russia and Germany be-
lieve the United States is supporting
Japan. The French government is an
xious because of this belief regarding
the outcome of the joint protest to Ja-
pan concerning the requirement by
her of Chinese mainland.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04
TELEGRAPHIC.
NICARAGUA.
The Indemnity Will be Paid, and the Brit
fsh Fleet VIII Leave.

The Indemnity Will be Paid, and the Brit
ish Fleet Will Leave.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, April 3d.
The Nicaraguan government has form
ally decided to accede to the compro-
mise proposition for settlement of
the pending troubles. The decision
has been communicated to the author
tiles at Washington and London.
Nicaragua agrees to pay $4,000 in
London in 10 days from the lime the
British ships leave the harbor of Cor
into. This preliminary is strongly
insisted upon on account of the con-
dition of feeling in the country, which
otherwise might render compliance
with the ultimatum even in its modi-
fed form impossible. 1t now remains
for Great Britain to agree to this con-
dition. Nicaragua's course is regarded
as shifting on Great Britain further
responsibility for the trouble. The
most positive assurances of the pay
ment of the money has been given.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04
PAID THE PENALTY.
A Guilty Pair Killed in Louisville, KY, by
q Wrouged Husband.

A Guilty Pair Killed in Louisville, KY, by
Wrouged Husband.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 30.-Archie
Dixon Brown, the governors son and
secretary, paid with his life today for
a iason with another mans wife. The
latter shared the same fate, the
wronged husband shooting them to
death in the room in which he had
surprised them in their guilt. Fulton
Gordon is the name of the man who so
terribly avenged his domestic dishonor.
The tragedy is one of the most sensa-
tional in the history of the state, on
account of the prominence of the per-
sons involved. 1t occurred at 12:35
O'Clock, in an evil resort kept by a
colored woman. Brown was killed in
the room, and Mrs. Gordon was shot
as she was fleeing from the place. At
noon, Brown, with Gordon's wife,
knocked at the door of Lucy B. Smiths
Madison-street house. They were ad-
mftted, and Immediately repaired to
the upstairs front room, which had
been previously engaged.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04
THE ELBE DISASTER.
The Captain Exonerated, but the Mate
and Lookout Found Guilty of Gross
Negligence.

Negligence.
LowESToFT, England, May 1.-The
committee which has been investiga-
ting the cause of the sinking of the
North German Loyde steamship Elbe
after her collision January 30, returned
a verdict today of gross negligence up
on the part of the mate and lookout
man of the British steamer Crattie,
which ran into and sunk the Elbe. The
two men mentioned were found by
Sharp, the steward of the Crathie, in
the galley of the steamer when the
stewart went on deck at 5 o'clock on the
morning of the collision, although on
the port side of the Crdttie were num-
Der of lights, which the steward then
believed to be on fishing boats. They
stayed in the galley until the collision
occurred.
In spite of this, owing to absence of
evidence from survivors of the Etbe,
the jury found there was not sufficient
proof that the Crdthie was solely to
blame for the collision, and the jury
exonerated Captain Gordon, command
er of the Crattie, from all blame.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04
Looks Like War.

LONDON, April 30.-The Times to-
morrow will publish dispatch from
Koke saying foreign warships are as
sembling at the various ports of Japan,
and French vessels have been ordered
to prepare for emergencies.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04

Oscar Wilde says his affection for
Lord Douglass was similar to that of
Johnathan for David. We are glad
there are few Johnathans and Davids
in this world.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1895-05-04
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
World Pair Highest Medaland Diploma.
Wanted.

To undertake the sale of large
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Give full description and lowest price.
Address, j. E. B. care The Dalles
MES-MOUNTAINEER.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
sOnEsTRY FOR FARMERS.

The contribution of Mr.. Fernon, chief
of the Division of Forestry OF the Dc
partment of Agriculture, on the sub
Ject OF Forestry for Farmers is
something which every farmer should
read. Mr.. Fernon recommends that
the farmers should take more interest
In planting than in the cutting of
trees. He believes that the time has
come when some thought should he
given to the preservation OF the Amer
can forest. or otherwise the day will
come when there will be little of the
forest left.
His contribution fully explains how
trees grow, how to plant forest. how
to treat the wood lot, and how to culti-
vate the wood crop. and II Is not only
an interesting, but 1t Is valuable pa
per- The Philadelphia Times in refer
ring 10 the subject, says:
"All of this may have an unorthodox
sound to the average American farmer
who has been traind to look upon trees
as mere cumberers of ground that
could be devoted to the cultivation OF
more profitable crops. But Mr.. Fer
non Is right. The destruction of Ameri-
cun forests has been carried beyond
the limit of safety to the public wei
fare. and what the farmers need most
now is intelligent instruction as to the
cultivation and preservation of trees
and forests of trees. The contribution
of the Chief of the Forestry Division
to the agricultural year book Is well
timed and worthy of careful peruSal
by every farmer In the Unttcd.States.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
GAN THIS BE TRUE:

1t Is suspected. according to the Wash
ington correspondent of the New York
World, says the Savannah News. that
there was a Republican scheme the
other day to have the President re-
celve the Duke of Marlborough OH the
day before the election, in order that
the Republican papers might come
out OIL election day, under flaring head
lines with the announcement that the
President had been the day before hob
nobbing with n British nobleman. II
appears that the Duke was In Washing
ton, and had requested to be presented
to the President, but the information
was sent him that It would not be
convenient for the president to see
him at that time The News In COM
menting on the subject, says that sit
would have been perfectly proper for
the President to have received the Duke.
and the meeting would have been with
out the least political significance. But
the Republican party Is full of dema-
gogues. who would have made all sorts
of distorted and false statements with
regard to the meeting" The Virginian
agrees with it's Savannah contemporary
that it would have been perfectly prop
CT for the President 10 have received
the Duke. and as It says, the meeting
would have been without any political
significance. but what n howl the dem
agogues would have raised to be sure.
1t is just like the schemers that they
are.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
PERSONALS.

of we'll managed hosiery. will be with
In the reach of, those who usually pat
ronize the lodging houses.
The former Mrs. Tom Thumb. now
countess Lavinia Margri, is not an OK
trcmist on the suffrage question though
she is Il mia believer In woman's rights
William e. Gladstone calls the Sultan
OF Turkey "a curse God has given to
mankind" The Grand Old man still
has perfect control of his famous vo-
cabulnry.
Senator John NJ. Thurston. of Ne
braska, says that Mckinley and ALI
son and Reed are frequently referred,
to as available and safe for the party;
Harrison never" and that Harrison is
entirely out of the question:
The oldest Odd Fellow in the United
States is said TO be Capt. Thomas c.
Williams. of Oakland, Cal, who was
initiated into the order in 1921 In Detroit.
lie Is now more than 30 years old and Is
IN full possession of all his faculties.
DR.. Mamie a. Stevens, successful
physician. of Wichita, Kan, has sued
for divorce from her husband. who Is
a prosperous farmer. Among her
charges against him is that he ..lonfs
around and won't help to get the meals. .
d. Q. Mills has purchased certain pnr-
GELS OF property down town III New York.
on which he proposes TO erect hotels,
which are intended to take the place of
the lodging houses. and. while they win
offer all the compforts and conveniences
The Oldest living man and wife I'm the
United States ale said to be Louis ana
amelia Darwin. OF BLACK Falls, Wis,
Ehe husband WAS born in 1883. ouc. year
Dr:' re the in tu:uration of the I,.I
PRESIDENT IF the United States, and Che
Wte was BORA In 1891. Tne:' have been
married. SO years
NANNY Pleasance, the old colored
woman who supplied the sincws of war
for Sarah Althca Hills suit against
millionaire Sharon. Is dying. She Is n
remari<able character, She went To
san Francisco I'm the early iiftics ana
acted as housekccper for a rich Sonth'
crn family. She invested all her saw.
ings In city real estate. so that today
she is worth $3.50 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

The Oldest pupil In the Boston even
ing schools Is sixty-nine. She Is q
t'rench woman, and Is now commence
Ing the last year of her course.
In thin materials, such as moussclin
ue sole. skirts are now made with as
many as fifteen cores. Sleeves are as
large as ever but greatest at the elbow
instead OF the shoulder.
Spencer Walpole, who has lust enter
ed upon his ninety-flrst year. has been
drawing first-cluss political pension
IN England of $4,000 IL year for more
than twenty-eight years.
Verdis first effort at composition
cost him whipping. He was SO en-
ragged ut striking wrong chord that
he begun humping the piano, to the
righteous Indignation OF his father.
MY wife is an expert in handling n
rifle. Put up coin for Il target and
she'll hit 1t in the centre every time
pockets of all the coin In them and
never misses IL dime" says the Detroit
Free Press.
The North Atlantic Squadron, under
Admiral Bunce. Is to be prepared for
u cruise In the vicinity of the West In
dies The squadron at present con-
slsts of the New York, Columbia Min
ncapolis, and Montgomery. TO these
II Is expected to add the Maine, Texas,
and Cincinnati, says the PhllndeIphfn
Record.
The Boston Herald Is the authority
Tor the statement that Nine. Janua-
schek despairs OF the modern stage.
Tanks, railroads, sawmills. MONKEYS
horses, and cows. and a throng of brnz-
eii-faccd females, very lively young
women who scream and howl as SOU
brettes. In production of vulgar farce
comedy, usurp the ground made sacred
by hstrionIc art and genius. Thai 10
the substance OF her wall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
INTERVENING; FACTS ABOUT
NORTH CAROLINA.

North Carolina, says the Wilmington
Messenger, Is not only State of great
diversity OF climate, but II is really a
large State. Did 1t ever occur to you,
1t says. that 1t Is really larger than
the States of New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Della
ware and New Jersey. all combined.
and with 5000 square miles to spare
This is true. If you will take q string
and stretch 1t from the farthest point
In Currituck county to the outer edge
or Cherokee county. and holding the
thumb at Currituck turn the string
northward the Cherokee end will put
you in the middle of Lake Champlain
across Virginia, Maryland and all inter
vening States. New York included. TO
the Lake. says our contemporary.
Continuing, 1t adds: "a great and
marvellous State truly and in many
ways 1t has more sounds and rivers
than any other State, perhaps, in the
Union. 1t has a greater variety of
production possibly than any other.
It's manifold resources are only begin
ming to be known. 1t is very rich in for
ests. in fine native woods. There ought
to be u half dozen or more large furni-
ture manufactures in the State But
the products of North Carolina are
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
a sOUTMERSER FOR VICE pREsI.
DENT.

Following fast upon the election re-
turns. the question OF the Republicans
putting a Southerner on their ticket for
the Yice-Presidency is revived, and here
is what Gen. John c. New. Of Indiana,
has to say on the subject:
The election of Colonel Bradley as
Governor of Kentucky. the first Practi-
cal break of the solid South, argues the
fact that sectional lines no longer, as
between the North and the South. d.
vide the people on issues that are of nn,
ttonol Importance. The Republican
party. following the example OF General
having Il united country. For the bene-
fit of the whole country It Is anxious to
deliberate sectional lines! 1t will now
recognize. i believe. in the election OF
Colonel Bradley ns Governor of the
State OF Henry Clay. the great exponent
of protection, that Republican principles
are pcrvading the whole country. 1t
would be en- exceedingly fitting time for
the next Republican convention to nomi-
nate for Vlce-President the first man
who has succeeded In successfully CON
testing race In Southern State on
Republican principles"
Mr.. News structure will tumble over.
says the Richmond Dispatch. 1t hasn't
good foundation. The Northern Re-
publicans will scoff at Mr.. News pro-
position. 1t is one that needs no argu-
ment, seeing that 1t has no friends"
and our contemporary Is not far from
right.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
Tim Dead I.nborcr.

Here, In his work garb. with the sweat scarce
dried
Upon his grimy brow. II laborer lies.
ChmhinE ladder with his heuvy he'd,
A falling timber swept him from the rounds,
And the hard pavement battered out his
breath
Push through tie crowd good fricndl The
ambulance
is ringing round the corner. Lose no time,
For years may pass before thy heart aguin
Shall have such cause to melt His job il done
he who was doomed before his hour of birth
To do tho worlds rough work, and have the
lCnst
or its good things, has quit ere it is SIX
Mark well this narrowing scene, and il nauvht
else
Can touch n sense long dullcd to times harsh
facts,
but look upon the callous of these palms
Anu marvel how thou ever hast been moved
To think thought Of i'll of any man,
Franklin L. Denton i'll Chips
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
Washington star advances tn

Tie Washington Star advances the
lniosl 4 hat the work of raising funds
fabuiid the University of Virginia
Guild hot be one of difficulty. The
IGNORED Institution has clustering
s5sk ~ historic memories and senti-
blefl give 1T g place not only In
\ tioHs Of those who know It as
sss ma mater but lin the hearts of
a.o erican public.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

n ord SiHyolseley the commander-in-
s Eas' ,Eof the British army. attributes
Elsa success in life to his mother, who
his education. Many a
good man owes his success in life to
shother5 y +.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

The Galveston News is responsible
efsS the following: The belle carries
Esa e burdens upon her shoulders du-
ING tsle "a ay; but at the evening recep-
sen She hasn't on her body enough
E|Sthing to flag a hand car.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

ssss The bells about Blenheim were rune
ssapyfplly Wednesday. They may well
'tss 3 been. The Duke has gained pos
S2session of e rich as well as a fair Amer
Stean flower, says the Philadelphia
sLedger.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

Senator John Sherman says that the
sFepntblican victory in Ohio means that
|tS:G Governor Foraker will so to the
United States Senate as successor to
sBrice,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

M The city of Wichita, Kan, is built
above subterranean lake. Suppose
the bottom should drop out, what then ?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

too numerous and important for pres
ent handling
In very many respects North Caro-
lima is great State. and her people
deserve the full measure OF prosperity
which they seem to enjoy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

s# PATHS farewell concerts this season
are.sg as usual, much adieu about moth
1ng,s remarks the New York World.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

People who are out after midnigh
sEhould be prepared to tell their trou
4 bles to u policeman
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

SIS The Lowell (Mass.) News says: The
3 university of Virginia Will be rebuilt.
contributions are pouring in, from all
sparts of the country. showing how
highly the institution is esteemed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

ss The Duke of Marlborough ought to
IDS very grateful to christopher Colum-
;Sss the man who discovered a CONT
EN- SAent that produces s5,OoO,O0O brides
$Fhinks the Savannah News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

sss Amt man must feel right comfortable
he says that he cannot tell with
SSsnaa million or two how much he is
tMorth. That is the position In which
sssaohn d. Rockefeller finds himself.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

III An exchange says that 1t is an
Snornced that Monte Carlo has had q
s slggesls summer season. 1t has been
{ 5id1iisastrous season for Monte Carlos all
ssnround.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

RssSsrhe Ptttsburg Post says truly that
sahe z Dem ocratic party won't stand per
' s3ssontal tyrannical bossism This has
/ been demonstrated many times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

Blessings go as quickly as they
rome; therefore bear thy lot patiently.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

sss Mrs. Lease. OF Kansas, claims that
s a9IIfle has always tried to make herself
plain. and an exchange admits that she
! hes succeeded.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

s@s Salisbury is waiting for legal re-
port os'lc on the Venezuelan case Better a
shundred of these than one from can
mon, thinks the Philadelphia Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

ssfAl! things come to them who watt
! butt Toledo Blade says that half
sdozen candidates for the Toledo Col
a2ectorship are becoming skeptical
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

as% Scotland Yard is SO called from a
Epalace built for the reception of the
sIFsstngs of Scotland when they visited
sIlondon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

s Mr. Mckinley thinks Mr.. Harrison
ssy you'd be Very foolish to give up a big
'3geyc law practice to run for a
*mere Presidency
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09
q. llciElT PAGES.

a. The motto OF British diplomacy
When In doubt send an ultimatum.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-09

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