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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
CHARLES YERkEs' SCHEME.
Proposes to Turn the Chicago River In
to Boulevard.

Proposes to Turn the Chicago River In
to Boulevard.
Chicago, Dec. 6.-Twenty miles Of
docks on the lake front and the trans
formation of the Chicago river into a
boulevard by covering it with a culvert
from end to end is what Charles T.
Yerkes proposes for Chicago.
The street-car magnate appeared be-
fore the city council today and vigorous
ly opposed the proposed deepening Of
the river and the lowering of the tun-
nels. He urged that the city should
grant the land front it owns between
Randolph street and Park row to cor
poration with $50, 900 cash to
build 20 docks, each mile long, which
at the end of so years will revert to
the city at the bare cost of construc-
tion.
Build them OF stone," said he,
"and Chicago will have the finest
docks in the world, not excepting those
at Liverpool.
Mr.. Yerkes frankly declared it to be
his opinion that money spent to beauti-
fy the lake front is merely thrown
away. If his lake front harbor plan
was carried out, he suggested that the
river be covered with culverts and made
into boulevard, extending from the
mouth to the ends of the North and
South branches, making, the speaker
said, the most magnificent boulevard in
the world.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10

Havana, Dec. e. The deplorable
condition OF the country grows more
and more apparent. Refugees and re-
concentrates are growing more and
more miserable. According to reports
from San Domingo smallpox is making
terrible ravages among the concentrates.
Since April last more than 1000 have
died in the city alone, to say nothing
Of the suburban towns. which are like
wise affected.
The local authorities take no steps
whatever to check the mortality. The
streets of the city are thronged witt.
famine stricken wretches, who succumb
to disease under perhaps some lonely
porch, and sometimes fall dead in the
gutter, where they remain.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
Debate on Annexation.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. S.-Inter.
national interest is felt in the Yale
Harvard debate which will take place
here Friday evening. The question is,
Resolved, that Hawaii should be an
nexed to the United States. Many
Hawaiians and Japanese will be pres
ent, including the attaches of the two
legations at Washington.
The selection of the affirmative side
by Harvard is regarded as neat bit of
diplomacy. The president of the Yale
Union Debating Society is Hiram Big
ham, jr.. Of Hawaii, and he was natur-
ally anxious to have Yale allowed the
annexation argument. Harvard. how
ever, wanted that side herself, and
forced Yale to act on the defensive.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
MEDAL OF HONOR.
Brave Union Soldier Receives One by
Recommendations OF Former Foes.

Washington, Dec. 3.-"The secre-
tary Of war has granted medal Of
honor to Federal soldier on the afi-
davit OF Confederate" said Charles /.
Evans, Of Texqas. last night, "and it
Is probably the first instance on record
Of this kind.
"The federal soldier who received the
medal was Thomas I. Higgins, now OF
Hannibal, Mo. During the war he was
color-bea OF the Ninety-ninth Illinois
regiment, and was holding that posi-
tion at the siege Of Vicksburg. In the
assault on May %, 1868, the Ninety
ninth Illinois was ordered to charge
and not to look back was member
Of the Second Texas regiment, and we
confronted the charging lllinoisans.
We repulsed the Illinois regiment, a
short distance from the breastworks,
and sent il back in confusion.
Higgins, however, was literally
obeying the orders. He never looked
back. He never noticed the retreat OF
his regiment, but came bounding for
ward with his colors flying as prettily
as soldier ever saw. When within 40
Yards Of our works word was passed
along the line not to shoot the brave
soldier, and all firing ceased.
"When Higgins saw his predicament
he started to retreat with his colors,
but we told him to come ON or We
would shoot him. Several men ran
out and brought him within the breast
works. We kept him several days,
during which time we learned to like
and admire him. He was then
paroled.
II was one of the men who witnessed
the heroic deed, and made an affidavit
to that effect. Several of my COM
panions who remembered Higgins and
his charge also made affidavits. On
these the secretary OF war granted him
a medal. Higgins coull have been
vouched for by members of his regi-
ment, but the novelty Of recommends
tion by his former foes led to the adop-
tion Of the opposite course. :"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
Pillaged by Cubans.

Havana, Dec. s. = The insurgent
generals, Rabi and Salvador Ries,
pillaged the village of Guisa, about 10
miles from Bayamo. Their artillery
destroyed several blockhouses, killing
the military commander and one lieu
tenant. The garrison, after having
lost so soldiers, killed and wounded.
surrendered. The insurgents plum
dered the stores. securing rich booty,
two months, supplies, good quantity
Of ammunition and 400 rifles. The
Spanish have sent reinforcements tc
retake the town.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10

Milford, DEL, Dec. 6.--Salvage Bid.
e-back, q charcoal.burner, attempted to
kill his family last night. He said to
his vile:
II have just learned how to use the
kind OF sword the Cubans use. Now,
want all OF you to stand up"
The mother and four children aross
and Biderback tied their hands with &
rope, which he fastened to the rafters.
Obtaining corn-knife from an adjoin-
ing room, he commenced cutting his
family, infiicting some dreadful wounds.
Before he could complete his work, his
son came in. Biderbaok seized mus
ket and disappeared. The villagers
threaten to lynch him. The condition
Of Mrs. Biderback and the children il
serious.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
Food for starving Cuban..

New York, Dec. S.--President Nc
Kihley is considering the best method
OF placing before the charitable citizens
of the United States an appeal for food
to relieve destitution in Cuba. Ac-
cording to the Washington correspond
ent Of the World the Spanish minister
has informally conveyed the informa-
tion to this government that any con-
tributions which will be made will be
welcomed. In view of this it is ex-
pected that within few days Consul
General Lee will be authorized to take
charge Of the supplies donated by citi-
Gems of the United States. The admin
istration hopes a general relief move
ment will be started in this country,
In such an event steps will be taken to
have the supplies admitted without the
payment of duty.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
RAN INTO A cANnERY.
The steamer Columbia Caught In Fog
at Astoria.


Astoria, Or, Dec. Sin the fog
early this morning the big o. r. & N.
steamer Columbia ran into the union
fishermen's cannery, doing considera-
BILE damage.
The Columbia arrived in from San
Francisco about 4 o'clock. She was
oyertaken by dense fog when nearing
the city, and was obliged to come to
anchor. The anchor-chain broke, un
beknown to the officers, and when the
breakage was discovered the steamer
was started slowly ahead, the officers
believing the steamer was pointed up
stream. She crashed into the union
fishermen's cannery, demolishing 90
feet OF the warehouse and dumping be.
tween TOO and 1000 cases of salmon
into the river, entailing loss upon
the cannery Of about $4,000 on goods
and about $500 on the building. The
steamer was not damaged at all. If
she had been under full speed she
would have gone through the entire
cannery like knife through a piece OF
cheese.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
GHOST MADE HIM CONFESS.
william Kern duplicates His Sweet
heart In the Killiug OF His Sira.

Waterloo, Ia, Dec. 8. - William
Kern, under arrest for the murder OF
his father, Jerome Kern. has made q
confession in which he duplicates his
sweetheart, Delilah Falzo. Kern's
father opposed his marriage to the
woman, and Kern states that she
plotted killing both his parents, and
prevailed upon him to attempt the
carrying out Of her plot, that they
might acquire possession of the family's
farm and live there together.
Jerome was lured by the son into the
woods, and there the girl shot him.
The dead mans clothing was then sat.
urated with oil and set on fire.
Kern was scared into his confession
BY detectives, who haunted him in the
guise of ghost OF his father. He also
confessed that the murder Of his
mother was to have been accomplished
at q later date.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
DUE TO THE kLoNDlkE RUSH.
Big War in Passenger Rates 10 Ar
| rive Soon.

Milwaukee, Dec. 2.--The war in pas
senger rates between Chicago. Milwau-
kee and st. Paul is likely to continue,
and railroad men look for the liveliest
kind Of cutting in rates further west,
owing to the big rush to the Klondike.
A well-known railroad man said today
that since the rate dropped to 81, reduc-
tions in fares will likely result as far
west as Portland. The nominal rate is
$40. 10 second class on the st. Paul road,
and $50. 20 frst-class. With 81 from
Chicago to St. Paul as a basis, the fare
will probably be changed to SAT second
class and $57 tirst-class. He added that
this was merely preliminary for the
establishment OF an entirely new sched-
ule OF rates to the West January 1,
which will be much lower. All the
roads are preparing to make special
rates to the points nearest the Klondike
region, and each road is after all there
is in it.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
PANDO DEAD At HIS POST
Spanish General Said to Have
Perished in Battle.
THE REPORT IS unvsRlFIED
Therefore the spaniards Deny It-santa
Clara the Scene of Pando's Last Fight
Spanish Defeat In Matsnzas.

New York, Dec. GA Herald dis
patch from Havana says: A report
that General Pando, who was placed in
charge Of military operations in Cuba
by General Blanco, has been killed in
an engagement with insurgents in
Santa Clara province, has just reached
Havana. This has caused the utmost
excitement in palace and social circles,
and every effort is being made TO get
news from General Pando's force to
verify the startling news.
No details OF the killing Of the com
mander have been received, but the
statement is that he was shot in bat
tie with insurgents while on the march
from Sagua la Grande to the southern
coast Of Santa Clara, where he was to
take a ship for Manzanillo.
Officers at the palace declare that the
story must be thoroughly confirmed be-
fore they will believe it.
General Pando's plan was to march
right through the heart of the territory
where General Gomez forces are said
to have control. simultaneously with
the report of Pando's death comes news
Of battle near Matanzas in which the
Spanish forces we're driven from the
field. This engagement was bitterly
fought, and it ia asserted that the
losses OF the Spaniards was very heavy.
The ~--ae report says the Cubans
will, 'gw any cane grinding, and
also Spanish towns do not IA
yOr because they hold the
zok ,.siyation and grow tobacco
wit ap labor, which they would
loa Eue reconcentrados return to
WI 4, khs estates.
M received by a local paper
iroug cprf pondent in the East gives
nevs iii lhig fighting last week near
BayS;>,D e'etween the rebel Chief Rabi
and E&neral Linares. General Rabi
had only 500 men when General Lin
ares had two columns. No details oi
the fight are at hand, but the Spanish
loss is said to have been heavy, one col
umn being nearly destroyed.
A force OF 1000 Spaniards, with ar
tillery, have forced the rebels into the
hills of Pinar del Rio. They must re,
main there or come out and fight, a
thing the Spanish commanders think
they are not likely to do. Small bands
are still moving about with great eau
tion.
Reports of the condition and move
ments OF rebels in the east are most
conflicting. 1t is said that Gomez IL
coming west with 10000 men. but it j.
also said that Gomez is still at the
camp where he has been for the last II
months, and is being attended by DR.
Candea, staff surgeon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
GERMAN SCHOOLS ATTACKED
Great Excitement Prevails
in Prague.
CITY UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Four volleys Were Fired and Twenty
Five Persons Killed-Ten Thousand
Soldiers Now Mt the Scene.

N-'N
Prague, Bohemia, Dec. GA procla-
nation establishing martial law was
made in all parts Of the city and sub
urbs today. Detachments OF soldiers,
headed by an officer and police COM
missioner, marched from point to
point. After tattoo on the drums the
commissioner read aloud the imperial
decree ordering military government
By evening order had been restored,
which has not been broken since.
Throughout the early morning anarchy
reigned. The window smashing and
looting was varied with constant fights
between the rioters and troops and po-
lice. The chops of the principal Ger
man jewellers were plundersd. The
rioters drank their fill in German wine
cellars and then let the contents OF the
caskets run out
Incendiary fires were started in many
directions, and the fire brigade was
kept galloping from one end Of the city
to the other for hours.
When the fremen arrived at the
scene of a fire, the mob would drive
them back.
In some cases the rioters wrecked the
railroad engines. During the day spe-
cial trains were employed carrying re-
Inducements to the scene. There are
now 10000 soldiers here, fully equip
ped for long campaign.
Official returns for the "a hours pre-
ceding show that four persons We're
killed and $50 dangerously wounded.
Three hundred and fifty received lesser
injuries. Twenty shops were burned
out. The authorities are not confident
of the continuance Of order, the appe-
tite of the mob having been whetted by
successful plundering which has been
directed in systematic way by the
leaders of secret societies. Some Jews
saved their premises by placing cruci-
fixes between lighted candles in their
shop windows.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
An Eocentrlo CIergyman.

Toronto, Dec. 8. - Rev. William
Bates, rector of the Anglican church at
Thornhill, was arraigned in the police
court on charge of having "shop,
lifted" two dozen lead pencils, four
books, q hairbrush and quantity oil
stationery from stores. The clergyman
wore long cloak and the police allege
that he was caught secreting articles
which he had not bought under this
garment. Mr.. Bates is graduate from
Cambridge and one OF the most schol.
arly men In the church.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
An exciting Day.

Prague, Bohemia, Dec. 6. - This
afternoon a mob attacked the German
schools. The infantry fired four vol
leys. One report says 25 persons were
killed and scores were wounded. The
city is in panic and many are fleeing.
Nearly 5000 reinforcements left vi
emma for this city tonight.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
nntlnws Mere Frnstrated.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. ga special
to the Post Dispatch from San Antonio,
Tex, says; "Advices were received
here this morning of an attempt to hold
up and rob a passenger train on the
Mexican National railroad near Mon
terey. Mexico, by nine masked and
well-armed Mexicans, The passengers
made resistance and the outlaws were
unsuccessful. They are being pursued
by soldiers, and il captured will be
shot.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
BURNED TO DEATH
The Sad Fate of Child Near North
Yakima.


Yakima.
North Yakima, Wash, Dec. 6.-The
home of State Senator Lesh, few
miles from this city, was totally de-
stroyed by fire last night. Mr.. Lesh's
1h-year-old child was burned to death.
The child's nurse had very narrow
escape. The fire originated in an air
tight stove in the nursery. Mr., Lesh's
wife died l5 months ago in giving birth
to twin girls, one of whom died three
months ago, the other being the VIC
tim of last nights fire. The remains
of the little one were recovered today,
and the funeral will be held Saturday.
Senator Lesh started home today from
Washington, where he has been for sew
eral weeks in consultation with Gard
ner Hubbard, president OF the Mckee
Company, for which Lesh is local
manager.
The dwelling burned was the property
of the Mckee Company, and cost $l1.-
900. The contents were insured for
81. 800 in two companies, but one policy
for 81, 900 expired few days ago.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10
InhlnlnI nI.lrlot.
oiitian county.
u. u. y n. Co. Time Card.
10 passenger trains both ways each day.

-. ". n. Co. Tine CARD.
~2wo passenger trains both ways each day.
EAST BOUND.
Spokane Express leaves Portland daily nt 2;is
pm, aud arrives at Arlington at ~ y. N.
Fast mail leaves Portland nj y y. m, and ar.
rives at Arlington at S'opA NJ,
wEsT HoUND
Fast mail, via Pendieton, walla wailh and
waliuin, arrives al Arlington ut 2.0s a. M,
and at Portland .. m.
Portland Express arrives a. Arlington VI G.ai
a. M, and nj Portland AZ u 10 ". m,
Fares hy boat 10 san FrAnelEcO have been re-
ducrd-nrst cabin, ~. aiccraRe, $40, including
meals and bcrihs. Through tickets are sold IN
Arlington. y. G. HtNDLk, Agent.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-10

Horseless carriages have been intro
ducsd in the fire department of Paris
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18

A peculiar scientific experiment has beer
made with the famous engine $40 of tho
New York Central railroad at the shops al
West Albany. Some monts1 ago this large
engine, which, in the opinion of many well
informed railroad men, excels even the ia.
nous 800, was taken into the shops and
completely overhauled. 1t was taken apart
completely, and every part of the engine,
from the massive driving wheels 10 the
very smallest bolt and nut was separately
weighed. The heavy portions were weigh
ed in the shops, and the small parts were
taken to Watcrvliet avenue pharmacy.
where they were weighed on the pharma
cist's scales.
The greatest care was taken by the ma
chinists under the direction of Master Ne.
chanic Buchanan 10 see that the weighing
was accurate. When every part Of the en-
gine had been weighed, n force of the best
skilled mechanics was put at work to re.
assemble the engine. When IL was COM
plete again, ii was put into active service
A short time ago the engine was takex
back TO the shops, and mechanics were put
TO work dissecting IL again. Once more
every part was weighed. The scales of the
pharmacist were brought into service again.
When every portion had been weighed, the
record was compared with the former one
Then Master Mechanic Buchanan knew
just how much the engine had lost in
weight through the wear of known
amount of work. The records of the
weights of tho separate parts also showed
which parts were subjected to the most
wear.
The test cost many hundreds of dollars
but the New York Central was willing to
spend the money in order that IL might he
able To know what parts of an engine wear
out most quickly and in what ratio the
several parts wear out. The exact figures
have not been made public. There is NO
-deabt that they will be interesting TO me-
chanics and scientists. Albany Express.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
USED TOWN FUNDS.
treasurer Dyar OF Plymouth Confesses Z.
Embezziement.

Plymouth, Mass. Feb. 1s.-George s
Dyar. the clerk and treasurer of thi,
town, has confessed to embezzlinC town
funds to the extent of $4,000 The con.
fession came as a result OF Giscrepancie,
found In his accounts by the town audit.
or. James t. Thurber. who is also one
OF Mr.. Dyar's bondsmen. The aetna
figures of the shortage are said to be
Sl0,240, but the town will not lose any.
thing as Mr.. Dyar has made good tn,
sum.
The story OF Mr.. Dyar's shortag,
created great stir in the town, as he
vas very well known. prominent ir
political circles and well liked in so.
oiety and church organizations. He
became town clerk temporarily in lse.
owing to the illness of Clerk Curtis
Davie. and was elected to the office ir
1895. holding il until this time. The
cmbezzlements. according to the select.
men, began year ago, and were first
found through suspicious irregular.
tiles which brought out an investigation
by the selectmen through the auditor
The town was amply covered however
by $4,000 bond. on which were win.
lam S. Morrison, Edgar d. Hill, Charlie,
vey N. T. Hubbard.
The cause -of-Mr.- -Dyar,s acts Is moi
definitely known, but II is said thai
little speculation and the sinking
of money in the New England Drus
company. OF which Mr.. Dyai
was preeldent. are responsible
agencies. The prompt restitution OF
moneys. however, probably ends the
case and Mr.. Dyar was not arrested
and II is said is hardly likely T. be- Mr.
Dyar resigned his office, and Tax Collect.
or Ward was temporarily chosen tc
fill the place
Mr.. Dyar is captain OF - company
Fifth regiment locally known as the
Standish Guards, n member Of Ply.
mouth lodge OF Masons, Samcset Chap.
ter and Old Colony Commandery. He
had been treasurer OF the Church OF the
Pilgrimage, and before he was town
clerk, was clerk az the Old Colony
National hank
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
Arnell.s Preparation For a Hood.

G. W. Arnell, an old timer who resides
on an extensive stretch OF bottom land a
short distance north of Chamberlain, :.
D., on the Missouri rivef-sJlly believes
that the big Muddy" will be on the ram.
page in the spring and that the flood nj
that timo will rival the memorable ono In
the spring of 1891. In accordance with
this belief, wsTch Is occasionod by the vast
amount OF snow which las iallcn through.
out the entire region drained by the Nils
souri,, ho Is preparing 10 remove his stock
and other property 60 higher ground before
the breaking UP OF the river He fears
that ice gorgcs will form at points where
the strcam T. broad and shallow and that
the bacKwntcr viii food the bottom lands
along the river lie will not remove his
house, but will sink posts at each corner 10
prevent its being carried away should the
expected flood occur.--St. Paul Pioneer
Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18
Coroner VIII Investigate.

Norwalk, Conn.,. Feb. 1S.-Mrs. Sweet,
wife OF William Sweet. who has charge
OF the dining rooms at the State sol.
diers' home at Noroton, died suddenly at
the police station last night under pecu-
liar circumstances. and an investigation
Will be held by Coroner Doten OF Bridge
port. The woman is aged about I0 Mira.
Sweet and Mrs. Samuel Gaylord, wife OF
a well-known sporting man. were found
under the Monroe street railway bridge.
apparently intoxicated They were
taken in cab to the police station. and
soon afterwards Mrs. Sweet was taken
I'll and died before medical aid could
arrive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-18

of which we know well, and then that will
give us an opportunity to look about us.
We know so little OF the social side OF
Washington life that we will need TO de
eide about the locality in which we will
wish TO live, and then, of course, we will
have 10 see if we can get house there. We
arc going TO sell our Chicago home. / was
at one reception in the White House. II
was during President Cleyeland's first
term.
When Mrs Mckinley was In Chicago
the last time as the guest of her cousin,
Mrs. McWilliams, Mrs Gage called upor
her and was delighted with her. Mrs
Gage said
~ found her lovely, gracious woman
The wives Of the other men called TO tn
cabinet L have never met, although hav
heard of them, and several Of my friend
are also friends Of Mrs. Sherman and Mrs
Alger. New York World.