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SCANDALOUS SCHEME
a Wicked Woman in Wicked San
Francisco.
STORY AGAINST A PREACHER
Mas to Be Sold 20 the Chronicle for $1,000
--GirI ia the Case Desies Her
Fart.

San Francisco Dec. 31.--At the residence
OF the Rev. DR.. c. o. Brown, and in the
presence OF Mrs. Brown, Miss Matte
Oyerman today told her story Of the
charges made by Mrs. Mary Abbott Da-
wilson, alleging criminal intimacy with
Dr. Brown Il have been a tool In the
hands Of a designing woman" she said.
'My relations with Mrs. Davidson were
Of such a friendly nature that regarded
her as a mother" Miss overman referred
10 the statement that Dr. Brown WIS
contributing S35 a month to her support.
Il never knew this money was pad to
Mrs. Davidson. Had I been guilty. as
Mrs. Davidson says, would have re-
ceived this money personally from Er.
Brown and spent II without Mrs. David
sons aid"
How is Il that you called upon Simp-
son. OF the ChrouicIe. and offered to sell
him sensational story for s.00o?"
That Is only an ugly fact in this ugly
business that will Re compelled to face"
answered Miss Overman. Il will tel the
truth, however.
2 When arrived here in August" re-
sumed Miss Oyerman, II discovered that
Mrs. Davidson had not kept her agree
Ynept to provide me with a position. I
asked her about II, and she said every
thinG would turn out all right. She then
said had literary ability. and that I
should turn II 10 account The papers
are looking for such matter all the time
Some day will write history Of my
lie. which would make interesting read
ing. Meanwhile We must get up a sem
sensational story on a prominent man
whose name / cannot row give you.
II insisted that she should tell me the
name OF this man and the nature Of the
story. but she declined 20 do so. She
convinced me that it was all right, and
she asked me to so 10 the Chronicle
offiee and ascertain II such story would
be acceptable.
ASK 1900 for it, she remarked, be
cause it Is worth IT. went there and
saw Mr. Simpson. the city editor. He did
not appear to relish my proposal. and be-
gan to question me. 90 that / became
nervous. and to escape more easily, /
agreed to cali again. did not admit to
Mr.. Simpson. as 1t Is reported. that l
was the woman wronged II he made
that statemnt he Is mistaken"
Mrs. Davidson says you made a con-
fessiom to her." suggested the reporter.
TITS a lie," exclaimed Miss Overman,
excitedly. Il made no confession to her
for / had none to make. I never told
her that accompanied DR.. Brown TO any
room. or that our relations were anything
else than honorable"
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WEIDDEKEN AFFAIR
Proves TO Have Been Terrible
Accident.
Postmaster johannSen. Of Seaside. Writes
Full rartieulars--The Cofoter
kill Investigate.

A full explanation OF the death of Mr.
woiddekcn, at Elk Creek, IS contain ID
In the following letter:
Seaside. Dec. 50. 1895.
To the Editor;-
A TERRIBLE accident which resulted in
the death OF Mr. W. weIddeken occurred
ON the Barley ranch on Bald Hi The
particulars are as follows:
Mr. George BARLEY and Weiddeken
went to the beach. which is 600 feet be-
low Bartley's ranch. In order TO get some
mussels. The tide coming in made II
impossible for the two men TO return by
the usual trail. but instead they had to
take to the steep mountain side. which
Is almost perpendicular, BARLEY told
the old man 20 camp on the beach, but
he said no. and started for the steep eliff
Then BARLEY concluded to follow him.
Mr.. weiddeken was In the lead and was
followed Ivy BARLEY, who took little
different direction than that taken by
wclddeken. BARLEY occasionally called
out to weiddeken and asked how he was
getting along and was always answered
"all right" After answering All right,
BARLEY heard a yell made by Welddeken
and Immediately concluded that Weld
deken had slipped and fallen down the
mountain, which proved TO be the fact,
BARLEY found where Weiddeken had
Il his cane
This occurred Saturday afternoon be-
tvt,n ( and p. m. Mr.. BARLEY imme-
liately began search and searched all
light, but no sound or trace Of Weidded-
en- could be found He then went TO Ien-
svn's place for help and the two started
out and searched all day Sunday hut
without avail.
MIR. Jensen same to Seaside for res
cuInS marty at 10 o'clock Sunday night
and bright and early Monday morning
n marty consisting Of Ajax Duncan Rich
and Burrell Eberman, Barth Burk, Wm'
Stoddard, willis West and ChaS Jensen
went to look for Weiddeken, ana these
brave boys with the help OF lifeline
descended this cliff with the hope ot
finding poor Old Weiddeken stu alive
But no! They soon discovered MS oody
100 feet above the beach. the oid gen
tleman had from all appearances steppeu
on a rock or some loose dirt, within
soO feet OF the top OF the clff, and had
rolled 500 feet down its steep side to where
no was found, lodged against tree. His
face was a terrible mass of bruises and his
brains were oozing out, and poor old Weld
deken was dead
THE accident occurred In the cove where
the unfortunate crew OF the Lupata were
buried.
AS It was impossible to carry his body
up the elm and impossible to get around
the rugged shore on account of the tide,
the rescuers returned over the cliff anu
Coroner Pohl was notified by telephone
from Jensen's place and is expected here
Tuesday morning.
Mr.. VIM weiddeken was a German by
birth, was Is years old. and was respected
by every one who krew him,
]. II. JOHANNSEN.
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CONTRACT SIGNED
The Bond Syndicate Will Furnish
$2OO,O0O,0OO.
LONDON BANKERS WANT GOLD
ror Coupons Due TOdsy--couaty Banks 10
Pennsylvania Also Demsnding Gold
Oa Interest Coupons,

New York. Dee. 81 The Evening posi
says.
The contract was signed this morning
by all members u the new bond syndi-
cate subject 10 the formal acceptance BY
the government The syndicate agrees
10 furnish t2l0.yo0gJJ in gold. the govern
Dent to take half Of this sum first. and TO
have an option on the other half, and to
deliver fOur-per-cert thirty year coin
bonds at about the same price as vas
paid for the last Issue Of bonds. The
managers OF the syndicate are 10 receive
a commission Of one per cent. The price
at which the last bonds were taken was
i04i9. at which they yelled 5N per cent
interest.
Lawson. weideDfeld & Co. ORDERED
5000 In gold from London. and II VIII
leave on Saturday II Is understood the
gold is imported for the purpose Of pay
Ing for some Of the new government
bonds 10 be issued.
IL vas reported today that the syndlcatf
In the first instance was made up by j.
r. Morgan & Co.. City National Bank
Hanover National Bank. and a German
bank: that Messrs Morgan 4 Co would
take t50.000.000. the City and Hanover Ma
tional Banks sg5.C0Qco0 between Them. and
the bermnn mouse R2a.tpVy. Other banks
are TO be allowed 10 participate at the
price In what IS virtually TO oe a blind
pool. the four members Of the syndicate
mentioned handling the bonds.
Further proof Is received today OF orde-s
given by London bankers TO claim gold
for all coupons payable In gold. due on
January LIST. and remit the gold, or. as in
some cases. retain Il subject 10 order
In. be. s4F tF. rnl1
protest therefor is 10 be made. Many
bankers also received similar instructions
today from interior banks, with regard "a
the coupons Of the Pennsylvania Railway
Company and other companies. falling
due on January End. These banks. some
of them In Pcnasylvania. Instructed their
agents here to remit the gold TO them
by express
Bullion dealers today offered seven
elghths per cent premium for gold, nut
could get none at that price.
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NORTHERN PACIFIC.

Matters In the Northern Pacific nASAage-
mcnt sre getting interesting indeed. The
various courts having jurisdiction over t9e
different territories through which he
road passes cannot agree as 10 who shall
be- receivers In charge OF tha entire prop
srty, and II II now almost assured that
this great property viii be divided up.
The following from the oregonlan gives
some OF the facts
Receiver Burioigh will doubtless ioon at
tempt 10 place himself In d position 10
demonntrAte 90 the Eastern courts. hav-
ing Jurisdiction OF the Northern Pacific
reeeiysrship matter. that II would be TO
the best interests OF the great railroad
property for them to work In harmony
with the Western courts IN the latter's
suggestions for unified receiycrship. As
stated In yesterdays oregoninn. Il Is
expected that Mr.. Burieigh will soon "cut
loose" from the Eastern receivers. II
Judge Hanford's suggestions for one re-
coiyerahip are not speedily agreed TO. IL
" well known that United statcs Circuit
Judge gilbert IL likely TO sustain Judge
Hnnford's recommendations and Il Is
now probable that Mr. Bur!eigh viii be
made sole receiver OF the property IN
Montana. Idaho, Washington. and Ore
gon. which states arc included In Judge
Oilbert'R district
II Is not known definitely what course
Mr Burlcigh will pursue but there is
little doubt that he viii inauguraie a
vigorous policy. the enactment Of which
will be 10 force the Eastern courts 10 ap-
prcciate the p0gition Of theWestern courts
in their efforts TO effect a reasonable soiu-
,lon OF the present ENHANCEMENT. Mr.
Burieigh. I, Is said. has already notified
tho Eastern receivers that be will operate
the road IN his jurisdiction entirely lnde-
pendent Of them within a very short time,
unless a unified Teceivership j. soon
agreed upon. Whether he will 20 further
thap manage the road independently OF
them n not known. II Is possible that
he may so a step farther and make traffic
arrangements with the Burlington. or
some other road. TO connect with the CEN
tiers Of trade in the East, He Is In a posi-
tlon 10 do just such a thing.
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ARMoR PLATE PRICES.

Washington, Dec. 3i.-The senate held
a two hours session today. in the course
Of which a speech. by Mitchell. OF Ore
gon. on the restoration OF thu Mckinley
duties on woods. was listened TO, and a
resolution was passed for investigation
by the committee on naval affairs Of the
prices paid by the government for ship
armor. The resolution eontnined broad
intimation that officers OF the government
were interested in armor plate prices.
The most important feature Of the
session was a resolution offered by Sher-
nan for the restoration Of the gold re-
serve, which herafter should be held sa-
cred for the redemption OF gresnbacks and
treasury notes. the former TO be re-ls-
sued only in exchange for gold coin and
bullion.
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WAR IN AFRICA
Forces Of the South African Com-
pany Marching on johannesburg.
Proclamation Issued BY fresident OF Trans
yaal. and Intruders kill Be Net
NTH Arms.

BERN, Dec. 3l.-An alarming telegram
has been received here from Pretoria
Transvaal, which states that IN armed
force Of the British South African Com
pany, numbering 800 men. with six
Maxim guns and other artillery pieces,
is reported to have invaded the Transvaal
territory.
The telegram further states that the
British forces have already reached the
vicinity of Rustenburg, and are advancing
upon johannesburg. On learning OF the
news, Prest. Kruger. Of Transvaal, or
dered that the further advance Of the m
vaders should be prevented ny force OF
arms, and he issued a proclamation call
ing upon all burghers to defend the coun-
try An armed conflict as a result of the
appeal is inevitable.
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all Happy New Year. and thank kindly
AV~V SHANA1AN

just completed. which viii for decades
supply ali demands with pure. fresh wa
ter, and The opening OF tbs new tsie-
graph line are the first steps osard that
enlargement OF city and business. and the
broadening Of the personal character Of
tho citizens OF Astoria. And on this the
dawn Of another year there can be but
ono thought-one reaolye-t0 make II pos
eible for the early accomplishment Of
these great enterprises by earnest indlyid-
tiai effort
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CONFLICTING REPORTS.
Movements of Cuban Insurgents Not De-
tinitely Known.

Havana. Dec. Si.-The most conflicting
reports are in circulation again today,
regarding the movements of the insur-
gent forces under Generals Gomez. Maceo
and Banderu, Spanish officials continue
TO claim that the insurgents are in re-
treat, and that Spanish troops are pur-
suing them out OF the province OF Ma
tanZas.
Adherents of the insurgents cause here
assert that the insurgent infantry and ar
tillery will follow the cavalry westward
in due course of time. and that Gomez
and Maceo have simply been collecting
necessary supplies and ammunition pre-
paratory TO final movement upon Ha-
vana. Indeed, there are rumors here that
the insurgents have been awaiting sup
plies of ammunition. etc, which should
now be within their reach. and that they
will be ION 10 Havana" within flew
days.
Naval and military authorities are ex-
hausting every resource in hurrying
troops to the front and in preparing for
the defense OF the capital.
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NO HURRY NOW.

Washington. Dec. s1.-There were no
new developments today in the matter OF
the new bond issue, and the opinion now
prevails that It may be postponed Cor a
number Of days vet. The cessation of the
large Withdrawals of gold for export and
the fact that one or more orders had
been placed for gold shipments from
abroad, are important factors in the ques-
ton of an early issue.
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ACTION IN THE SENATE.
Tariff and Bond Bills to De Taken Up
at Once.

Washington. Dec. Sl.-Senator Morrill,
the new chairman Of the senate commit.
tee on finance, said today that a meeting
OF that committee would be called fol
Thursday to take up the house revenue
and bond bills. Senator Jones, of Arkan-
sas, todey expressed preference for the
prior consideration OF the bond question.
II am satisfied" said he. that it 1:
the purpose of the Republicans to get the
tariff bill through. regardless Of other
measures, and have II go to the president
by whom they are convinced it will be
vetoed. They then so to the country up
on this as their only issue
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TESTIMONY CONCLUDED.

New York. Dec. 3l.-The taking of tes-
timony by the members of the special
comittee of the New York Yacht Club
who have been investigating Lord Dnnra-
ven's charges against the Defender syn
dicate, was concluded today. None Of
the testimony has been made public, and
It is therefore impossible to speculate on
the probable outcome Attorney Choate,
for the New York Yacht Club, said:
THE investigation is over so far as
the taking of testimony is concerned"
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BISHOP JuNeER's FUNERAL.

Vancouver, wn., Dec. 81 The funeral
services Of the deceased Bishop Nesqual-
ly Aegid.us Junger were conducted here
this morning at the cathedral he had
been Instrumental in erecting. Bishops
Glorieux and Brondell conducted the SOL
omn and impressive funeral rites of the
Catholic church. assisted by about fifty
of the principal clergy of this state and
Oregon
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MAKES SHORTAGE GOOD.

Kansas City. Dec. 51.-David Crockett
Boggs. who was tax collector OF wyan-
dotte. Kansas, in ls5s. and who suddenly
disappeared in that year with a shortage
OF about $500. returned to Kansas City
today. voluntarily. to make good his
shortage. He lives in Colorado. His faith
er. who was governor Of Missouri in 1896,
died in Oregon during the war.
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WHAT NEW WORKERS DO.

Washington Post,
"What'm doin, >" repeated Tammany
Tim. as the Post reporter put the ques-
ton: "Whatm l doin'? Everybody |
can.
Now don't get it stuck in your frizzes
that me little bluff is 'riginal. Every fly
guy in New York whenever some mark
says. 'What're youse doin'?' always re-
torts the same as me: Everybody |
can
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BUREAU or COMMERCE..

Washington, Dec. sl.--A plan for the
establishment of bureau no be known as
the commissioner of foreign commerce has
been framed by Doolittle, of Washington.
and is embraced in a bill introduced In
the house today. A commissioner OF
commerce salaried at SS,0OO a year, will
be the head of the bureau.
The plan is largely the result Of Doo>
Titles observations on an eXtendSd trip
through Japan, China and other parts ~
the East last summer. The use OF the
bureau will be principally to cultivate
commercial relations between the United
States and other American nations and
the Orient,
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THE MARKETS.

Liverpool, Dec. Sl.--N heat. spot, firm;
demand. moderate; No, red winter, Is
Sd: No. red spring. stocks exhausted;
No. / hard Manitoba, 5s Sd; No. Cal
lfornia, 5s 4Isd.
Portland, Dec. S.-W heat. dull; steady;
walla walla. 5ld5e: Valley, I1s;4i4,
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BIG MOVEMENT IN WHEAT.
Eastern Oregon Prices Take Jump ard
Large Sales Made

Pendleton. Or, Dec. 3l-lIp to 5 O'Clock
Monday afternoon. the best price offered
for wheat in Pendleton was thirty-eight
cents per bushel Between that hour and
c o'clock nearly $4,000 bushels sold at
forty cents net. The sales continued to-
day. At the close of business today about
100000 had been sold at forty cents.
On much wheat advances had been
made from twenty to Twenty-Five cents,
leaving large amount Of money to go
into active circulation here. Inquiry =
still active and large sales are anticipated
tomorrow. Reports are current that
more than forty cents is offered tonight.
Some holders assert that they can unload
at forty-two to forty-three. Buyers deny
this.
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nlsMIssEp rRoM nae ARMY.

Washington. Dec. Sl.--An order was is
sued from the war department today by
authority of the president, dismissing
from the United States army Lieut.. Sam,
uel Pague, 18th Infantry, Lieut., Pague.
who was stationed at Fort Sheridan
near Chicago, was found guilty of shoot.
ing at Col. Crofton. commanding Fort
Sheridan. and was sentenced to dismissal
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ford win be taken 10 Portland 70 await
the grand jury. Last year large amount
of spurious coin. gold and silver had been
circulated IN Eastern Oregon. and officials
are inclined TO believe II was made some
where near here. This rs the fourth ar
rest within few months on this charge.
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JAIL DELIVERY.
-Four Men Escape from Custody in Ore
gon City.

Oregon City. Or. Dec. 5i.-Four prison.
ers escaped from the county jail this
evening. Tom Clark. held to the grand
jury for burglary; WIN Moore, having
served half OF three-months' sentence
for conducting a suit club lottery; Wal
ter wyland, awaiting re-trial for horse
stealing, and William oesterler. held to
the grand jury for rape. The escape was
made between and o'clock by wrench
ing 4 rod from the bottom OF the inside
rear door and forcing the bottom OF the
outer door so a mans body could pass.
Clark and wyland are ex-eonvicts. Four
prisoners remained In the Jail. one being
Charles Montgomery, who killed Hiram
Hall a few weeks ago.
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THE LEDGER SOLD.

Tacoma, Dec. H.-Nelson Bennett has
sold his interest in the Ledger to syn
dicate composed of c. A. Snowden, who
for four years past has been its editor
and manager and his friends.
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SHE COULDN'T HELP IT.

Boston Courier.
Susie-And so you are an old maid.
auntie; real old maid?
Aunt Ethel-Yes. Susie, dear; am a
real old maid.
Susie (wishing to be nice and comfort
ing)-Well. never mind, poor dear auntie.
am sure 1t isn't your fault.
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It BlOuSI 1t RainSI 1t SquallSI

And | have a long line OF
unf nfbrellas, in fast colors,
from Soc, iiclyetia TO the best
silk, at $3.50. Mems Mac.
kintoshes, in wool, at fac.
tory prices, from So to $40.
And the best value in Mems
Suits, in wool, at s., $3.50
and $40, in America. Also
the best Mems Shoes at
Sl.50 and 81, ard the best
genuine calfskin in lace or
gaiter shoes at ~ 80 ever
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sHERMANs RESOLUTION.
The Gold Reserve Must Be Restored and
Maintained.


Washington. Dec. EX-SENATOR Sherman
introduced into the senate today the fol-
lowing;
Resolved. That by the injurious legls-
latIon Of the 5sd congress, the revenues
Of the government were reduced below It's
necessary expenditures and the fund Gre
atsd by the lawful redemption Of United
States notes has been invaded to supply
such deficiency OF the reserve. and that
such mlsappropriation Of the resumption
fund Is OF doubtful legality and greatly
Injurious 70 public credit and should be
prevented by restoring said fund 10 a
sum Of not less than sl0o. 10000 in gold
coin. or bullion. 10 be paid out only
in the redemption Of United States notes
and treasury notes. and such notes. when
redeemed. 10 be re-issued only in exchange
or gold coin or bullion"
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A LA DUNRAvEN.

Life.
Ell--I've found out why Harvard takes
defeat with such bad grace.
u. P.-Why?
Eli-Its English. you know,
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CONFIDENT.

Exchange
Bobbie-Father win be down in a min
ute Have cigar?
Won Blumer-Are you sure these are the
kind he gives to hts friends?
Bobbie-Yes. sir. They are some that
mother gave him.
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couNTERFEITERs.

Pendelton. Or, Dec. H.-Louis Estes
was today held 10 the United States grand
jus by Commissioner Bean. on charge
Of counterfeiting, Estes and Il, A. Craw-
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~ the bells are ringing In tho new
year the dawn Of brilliant future APP
pears before the view Of AstoflAns. Great
events In tho history Of tho city BY tho
nua are prcnagcd upon the first page Of
tho newly op0nod year book and the DIR
- pregnant with that prosperity which
has been the dream Of lis citizens In the
years gone by. standing upon the thresh-
old Of an era Of commercial activity and
power Il Ia not amlus TO consider some of
the factors IN this change and 10 look
ai soniu u the objects 20 be attained;
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made. Also the best values in all kinds Of Mems and
Boys Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps,
Boots, shoes, Trunks, Valises, etc.
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THE FIRST TEN MILES

OF road was let 10 Corey brothers. and
the contract for building the bridge acros,
Noung's BAY to Wakefield and Jacobsen.
LARGE forces OF men are now AT work on
these parts of shs line. nnd all II being
done that can be done during the winter.
Mr. Hammond has already spent large
sums OF money. has purchased the Sea.
shore railroad. and iO.O00 tons OF steel
rails, and yet there arc skeptics who say
that the present enterprise will fail. as
have several others In the dismal past.
Not SO Mr.. Hammond is man who has