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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Chicago, April 16. - Policeman
Krafts accidentally shot and killed his
sweetheart, Miss Lottie E. Jacobs, last
night while cleaning a revolver The
bullet entered Miss Jacobs left arm
near the elbow, followed the bone up
wards and pierced the heart. The
woman fell to the floor dead and Krafts,
not waiting to learn the extent of her
injuries, rushed from the house in
search of physician. In the mean
time the. police had been notified, and
when Krafts was confronted by Cap
tain Barr, then for the first time he
learned that the woman was dead, and
it was all that Captain Barr could do
to prevent the man from killing him
self. The couple were to have been
married soon
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.
Downing, Hopkins & Company's Review
of Trade.

There was good trade and active
market in wheat during the past week,
fluctuations covering ~ range. Oper-
ations were somewhat enlarged, and
towards the end of the week orders
from the country more numerous. The
feeling developed was stronger and
higher prices ruled, all of which was
maintained, and the close shows an ad-
vance of 734c, with final trades in May
at 73Ac and July 7318c. The holiday
On Friday had tendency to curtail
operations during the middle of the
week, but commencing with the first
:ap of the bell on Saturday there was a
good general trade and the largest gain
for a single day in the week was scored
IN that day, May advancing from
So 3-8c at the opening, to 73c at the
close. Heavy short traders were the
principal buyers. but they were first
goaded into action by some energetic
buying for long and foreign accounts.
In the midst of rejoIcings over their
recent series of brilliant victories, the
bears seemed to forget their experience
of only two years ago. On April of
that year, May wheat sold at SIC, but
then began to climb, and the market
scarcely halted until s5 3-sc was reach
ed on May 90 the same year. A great
many bruins were hurt in that 80 5-8c
rise. The visible supply was in that
year. on March l, 7S, 762, 600; April 1,
IA, 3os, 900 bushels against 81, 706, 600
bushels at present. Chicago stocks
April l, 1895, were 26, ,454, 900 bushels
against present stock of 10,o0o, 600
bushels. Nor was there at that time
any shortage in the wheat crops of other
countries, and no one was reading a
column day about .'the war in
Crete.'' The SOC rise came Just the
same" We are not called upon to
state whether or not such an advance
will occur during the same period this
year. We do know, however, that it
has been many years since domestic
supply has been SO low as at present,
and about as long since the worlds sup
ply has been down before where it 10
now.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
GRANT MONUMENT.
Work on the Structure Is Practically
Completed.


New York, April I9.-Speculators
are actively canvassing the houses
along the line of the Grant monument
parade, endeavoring TO secure window
privileges. In many cases entire
houses have been secured and permits
for erecting stands in front of them OBJ
tanned. It is estimated that the stands
TO be constructed will seat at least 75,-
900 persons
The Grant monument is now com
pleted, the only work remaining to be
done being the polishing of the marble
and the brushing OF the bronze doors.
The armored steel case containing Gen
eral Grants body will be opened so
that the coffin can be taken out.
It is officially denied that any of
the rivets which fastened the covering
of this casing We're sold by workmen as
souvenirs.
The rivets were not removed, as the
workmen simply drilled through the
top of them. which was all that was
necessary to open the case. The steel
case is to be disposed of at the will of
Colonel Grant. 1t will probably be
destroyed.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Washington, April 19.-The exhaus-
tion of the funds appropriated for the
general land office is largely crippling
the work in the field, and further re-
trenchment on the salary rolls was
made today. The fourteen examiners
of the office who have been investigat-
ing on the Chippewa Indian lands at So
per day each, and twelve mineral land
commissioners in Idaho and Montana,
drawing So, 800 per annum each, were
ordered dropped from the rolls. The ac-
ton takes effect the goth inst
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Santa Fe., N. NJ, April 19.-Fran.
cisco Navarro, 10 years old, is dying at
the United States Indian school from a
gunshot wound inflicted under extra
ordinary conditions. Two miles down
the valley from the Indian school Dep
uty Sheriff Alexander Allan and a
party We're rabbit shooting and stray
bullet from Allan's rifle, after cover
ing all this distance, passed over the
three-story school building and fell
among sixty school children who were
playing on the campus. 1t struck the
boy Navarro below the heart.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
War of fDevastation.

Havana, April 19.-In view of the
approach of the rainy season, Captain
General Weyler has ordered the cree
tion of an infirmary on the trocha and
the extension of the military hospitals.
New hospitals will be constructed at
Trinidad, Casilda, Isabella and Sagua.
The captain-general has ordered the
demolition of all houses inside the cul-
tivated zone. This is on the theory
that the peasants will remain at night
in the blockhouses and remove their
families to the towns.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Columbia River Fishermen VIII Take
Four Cents a Pound


Astoria, Or, April I9.-It is now
settled that the Columbia river packers
will not get their fish this season at
less than cents, as was anticipated.
At a conference between committee
of the union, appointed for that pur
pose, and the packers, this afternoon. it
was determined by the former that no
fish would be delivered to any cannery
for less than the 4-cent price.
1t now remains to be seen whether
the packers will pay the union rate or
shut down. The probabilities are.
however, that it will be decided to go
ahead with the seasons pack, but an
effort will be made by the Cannery-
mems Association to stiffen Eastern
prices so as to justify the 4-cent price
for fish.
A prominent packer is authority for
the statement that no more fish will be
offered under first-class labels after to-
day at price that will not leave a fair
margin of profit at 4 cents for raw ma
terial. 1t could not be learned what
action the association has determined
to take, but it is generally reported that
its member have agreed to render such
assistance to one another as will enable
the entire spring pack to be carried
over until the desired improvement
takes place in the market.
When it became generally known to-
night that the impending strike bad
been averted, there was great rejoicing.
When the season opened, business
experienced sudden improvement, but
fell off again as the agitation continued.
Great uneasiness was felt. The situ-
alton, as it now stands, is all that could
be desired. and indications are bright
for a prosperous year. The only dis
agreeable feature of the situation is
that the Chinese have secured an
advantage over white labor. This con-
dition has caused great deal of un-
favorable discussion, and is condemned
on all sides.
Several hundred boats went out to-
night, the decision of the union setting
all doubts at rest. The run of salmon
continues light, but the fish is of ex-
cellent quality. 1t is predicted by fish
experts that the run this year will be
without precedent in the past ten sea-
AonS
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Washington, April II The senate
spent today considering the Indian APP
preparation bill, but did not complete
it. Early in the session the proceed
ings were made executive, and when
the doors were open again to the public,
the Indian bill again came up. The
pending question was on the committee
amendment opening the Uncompaghre
reservation in Utah to public entry.
Jones of Arkansas withdrew the point
of order he had made, and on an aye
and no vote, the amendment was agreed
to, S3 to 13.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
TORE UP AN AMERICAN FLAG.



New York, April ia Herald dis
patch from Sagua Grande via Key West
says report has just reached there of
N outrage perpetrated near the town
of Encircujada, by Spanish troops, who
destroyed the property owned by the
wife of the British vice-consul, Mr..
Harris, of Sagua Grande, and tore up
an American flag which the manager
of the estate, George Harris. who is an
American citizen, had draped over his
bed.
The estate of Mrs. Harris, called La
Palma, is about two miles from Encir-
crujada. The troops broke open the
doors and removed articles of value.
Finding the flag in the managers bed
room, the soldiers carried it out with
many epithets and tore it into bits.
Being satisfied with their vengeance on
the bit of bunting, in the absence of
its owner, they departed.
The matter was reported to Mr.. Har-
ris on his return, and he promptly laid
it before the British and American
consular officials in Sagua, who will
cause a thorough investigation.
1t is said the Spanish assert that
they had seen insurgents leaving the
estate, but this is denied by the mana
ger. The American consul at Sagua,
his friends say, will make full report
on the flag incident. He is Mr.. Bar
ker, one of the most vigorous American
representatives on the island.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
GREEKS BoMBARD PREVESA.


Athens, April 2O.-The Greek COM
mander at Actium, opposite Prevesa,
telegraphs that the Greek steamer
Macedonia, which was fired upon this
morning by the Turkish batteries while
leaving the gulf of Ambracia, did not
sink in deep water, but was able to run
ashore near the entrance of the gulf.
1t appears that the bOmbardment OF
Prevesa did not begin until ll:30 A
M, whereas the Turkish forces there
opened hot fire upon Actium at $50
A NJ.
A column was formed at the tele-
graph station. but the building was
converted into fort and was gar
risoned by 500 men. The Turkish fire
completely destroyed it, several of the
garrison being killed and wounded, al
though the Turkish aim was often wide
The Greek commander requested in
structions by telegraph, and the min
lister of war ordered him to lombard
Prevesa Immediately.
At 10 A. NJ, the Shafidaki fort fired
few shots on a Greek gunboat, which
replied, effectually silencing the Turk
ish battery. At IL O'Clock the Greeks
began to attack the Turkish forts out
side the entrance OF Ine gun, parity 10
divert the enemy's attention, and part
ly in order to prevent the massacre of
Greeks at Prevesa. The Greek iron
clad Spelzai has arrived to assist in
ombarding Prevesa, and the gunboats
continue to lombard from inside the
gulf.
According to the latest kilograms
from Actium, 1000 Greeks have crossed
the gulf of Arta from Vonitza to Sala-
CORA, and are now marching on Prevesa.
Various reports are current as to the
landing of the insurgent bands on the
Chalkis peninsula. Bugles are sound
ing in the various parts of the city;
soldiers are fastening to their barracks,
and bodies of troops, hurriedly equipped
are being dispatched to the front, amid
enthusiastic ovations from the crowds
that fill the streets. Numerous con-
ferences have taken place today be-
tween the king and the cabinet, and as
the result of them, the two last classes
of 1886 reserves have been called out
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

London, April 2o.-The latest ad-
vices from Arta shsw that rains have
been followed by three days of fine
weather, and the Arakphos, which
alone separates the progress of the
armies, is rapidly shrinking. The hill
roads are rapidly improving in condi-
tion. 1t is at this point that the sever
est and deadliest fighting may be ex-
pected Another question, is whether
the Greeks can engineer an uprising in
Macedonia
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
WORK ON THE TARIFF BILL
Senators Gave Their Views to
Senate subcommittee.
MExlco FAvoRs DlNeLEY BILL
for Commission to INTRODUCES
Our Bread Foods Into the Orient

for Commission to Introduce
Our Bread Foods Into the Orient
Washington, April II. = Senator
Hansbrough has introduced bill au-
thorizing the appointment of commits
sion to introduce and popularize the
bread foods Of the United States among
the peoples of the Orient 1t provides
that the commission shall consist of
three persons, to be appointed by the
president and confirmed by the senate.
and to be known as the bread-foo5s
commission of the United States, and
to be under the direction and control OF
the secretary of agriculture The COM
mission shall ascertain and from time
to time report to the secretary of agri-
culture the best modes OF introducing
and popularizing the bread foods of the
United States among the peoples Of
Oriental countries. The salary of the
commissioners shall be s5. 600 a year,
and the commission is authorized to
employ a secretary at salary of IS. 600,
and $50, 900 is appropriated to defray
the expenses of the commission in the
prosecution of its work Hansbrough
says the measure is designed to further
the work of extending the trade of the
United States with China and Japan,
and was suggested by the letter recently
sent to him by James ]. Hill, president
of the Great Northern railroad, on the
subject of trade with the Orient.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
HARD FIGHTING IN THE EAST
Turks Are Pushing Their
Way Into Greece.
BATTLE An mlLouNA PASS
Greeks Are Stubbornly Resisting the
Invasion-The BombardInent of Pre-
vesa-warIhips silenced the Forts.

1nvasion-The Bombardlinent of Pre-
vesa-warEhips Snenced the Forts
Foot of Milouna Pass, April 20.-A
fierce battle ragged in the pass all night
long. The Greeks entered and descend
ed toward the valley, encountered four
battalions of Turkish troops, who drove
them back, and at the point of the bay
onet rescued the force garrisoning the
Turkish blockhouses, which the Greeks
had encircled before entering the pass.
Neshad Pasha, commanding the Fifth
division, occupied Mount Harnia, with
great force, while Hairi Pasha, com
manding the Sixth division, prepared
to enter the Tschaisahn pass. and
Haida Pasha, with the Fourth divi-
sion. occupied Milouna pass.
Before dawn, Edhim Pasha rode out
to direct the disposition of the divi-
sions. A general engagement ensued-
The battle still continues along the en-
tire pass, over 90, 600 men being en-
gagged. The combat turned on the pos
session of the Greek bloekhouse, which
was most obstinately defended. Sew
eral vigorous attacks were made by the
Turks, without success, but, finally,
about 9 O'Clock, by a magnificent dash,
they took the hlockhouse at the point
of the bayonet.
The Greeks are still defending their
positions on the summit of the hill
AT the present moment four battalions
of Mendukh Pasha's division are ad-
vancing to the frontier positions already
taken.
The Turks are fighting like demons.
The Turkish artillery is doing splendid
work under the command of Ria Pasha.
The correspondent says: Il regret
TO have to announce the death of HafZ
Pasha at MiIouna. The battle is still
undecided, but the Turks, without call
ing up the reserves, have taken almost
the whole pass 1t is impossible 10
give details as to losses l saw many
groups of wounded men, but they were
mostly on the heights Ambulances
have been sent to bring them in. |
cannot say whether the Turks intend ia
advance on Larissa-
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
TARIFF SUGGESTIONS.
Senators Gave Their Views to the Sem
ate Subcommittee

Senators Gave Their Views to the Sem
ate subcommittee
Washington, April 1.-THE Repub-
lican subcommittee of the senate com
mittee on finance held an all-day session
at the capitol TO afford an opportunity
to other senators to make suggestions
on the tariff bill. Among the senators
who called and had conferences with
the committee were Messrs. Quay,
Sewsll, Elkins, Platt, Wellington, Per-
kins, Shoup, Pritchard, Baker and
Harris of Kansas.
Senator Quay urged rate Of duty
upon carpets and mating, which would
insure protection to the industries of
this country against the products Of
China and Japan
Senator Perkins was given an ex-
tended hearing on the fruit schedule.
He presented the committee with sam
Piles of both Caiifornia and foreign cur
rants and raisins, and asked for an
increase of the rate on Zante currants.
bringing it up to 2 y cents per pound.
He also suggested duty of L cent a
pound on oranges and lemons, instead
of three-fourths of cent, as fixed by
the Dingley bill.
1t was suggested to Mr. Perkins by
some of the members of the committee
that the fruit schedule had already been
attacked, and the rates charged to be
too high, but the California senator
eontended for thorough protection.
Mr.. Perkins suggested substitute
schedule on beet sugar, providing for
duty Of cent a pound on sugar testing
10 by the polariscope and increasing to
l 4 cents for the 80 per cent test. The
committee promised to give this matter
due attention, but gave no further indi-
cations of the probable result of its de-
alterations.
A more pronounced favorable recep-
tion was given to suggestion for q
drawback duty on imported tin cans, in
which fruits and salmon are exported.
This suggestion appeared to meet with
favor.
Senator Sewall's suggestions per-
tanned to almost the entire list of New
Jersey manufactures, and he filed briefs
bearing upon all OF them. He present.
ed a request of the silk manufacturers
for a uniform so per cent ad valorem
duty.
Senators Baker and Harris asked for
a duty of 81 per ton on gypsum, and for
decrease of the duty proposed on
there were immense beds of gypsum in
the West, sufficient to supply the wants
of the entire country. With reference
to cattle importations, they represent
ed that the cattle were needed to con-
sumo the grass crop of the West, and
that it was more economical to move
the cattle than the grass.
Senator Elkins and Senator Welling-
ton appeared in support of the Dingley
tariff rate on coal, which there is an
effort to have reduced.
During the day, number of the Re-
publican senators from the inter
mountain states met to agree upon a
plan of cooperation. They reached no
definite conclusion, except to stand to-
gether in their demands on wool, hides,
cattle, lead ore and other Rocky noun
tain products.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Reading, Penn, April 19.-Fathe1
Phillip Berseford, rector of St. Jo-
seph's (Catholic) parish, was found
dead in bed in the parsonage adjoining
the editice this morning. Death was
due to suffocation from illuminating
gas. His age was about so years. The
gas was discove red pouring from jet
partly turned off. The supposition is
that death was the result of an acci-
dent.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
JUNO SANDOVAL' 5 MISSION
Cubans Will Take Steps to
Frustrate 1t.
M'KINLEY's CUBAN POLICY.
An American Flag Was Destroyed
by Spanish Soldiers in Santa
Clara-Gen- weyIer's Latest Order.

Clara-Gen. weyIer's Latest Order.
Philadelphia, April ia private
meeting of Cubans and Cuban sympa-
thizers was held in this city today, at
which it was decided to take steps to
frustrate what the Cubans claim is the
real object of Major Luno Sandoval's
visit to this city. This is said to be
the arrest of the members of the Cuban
junta in this country. 1t has been
stated that Major Sandoval came to
Philadelphia to purchase munitions of
war to be shipped in the general way to
General Weyler in Cuba. Leading
Cubans, however, assert that it is to
gather information that will culminate
in the arrest of General Estrada Palma
and General Quesada in Washington.
The former is the minister of the Cuban
republic, and the latter charge d'affaires
at the capital 1t is asserted that Major
Sandoval has been commissioned by
General Weyler for this express pur-
pose, and is known to have in his pos
session documents found on the steamer
Laurada on one of her trips to Cuba,
showing the parts played by Generals
Palma and Quesada in her movements.
Should the arrest of the junta lead
ers result, and the issue be made in
court as to the liability of such pol
icy, there will be question of juris-
diction that will not only involve the
interstate commerce laws, but also ques-
tions of belligerency end the customs
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
THANKS, Awfu1lr. john BUN.

London, April 16.-The St. James
Gazette, referring to the trouble in Ha-
waii, regarding the landing of Japanese
immigrants, says that if rupture be-
tween Japan and the United States oc-
ours, the latter may find the Japanese
navy hard customer to tackle.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Portland, Or, April 90, 1897.
Flour-Portland, Salem, Cascadia
and Dayton, 81. 90; Benton county and
White Lily, S4-o0; graham, So. 40; su-
perfine, 81 rs per barrel
Wheat-Walla Walla, TAG 75c; Val
ley, 16c per bushel.
Oats-Choice white, $50 4Oc per
bushel; choice gray, 81 SOC.
Hay-Timothy S14.o0@15.oo per
ton; clover, SII.5O@ IT, SO; wheat and
,oat, $IO.o0@11.oo per ton.
Barley-Feed barley, $3.50 per ton;
brewing. sls@l9.
MiIlstuffs = Bran, s145o; shorts,
SIG so: middlings, s26.
Butter-Creamery, S5c; dairy, 25@
27lsc; store, 17ts a SOC per roll.
Potatoes-oregon Burbanks, 55 a 65c;
Garnet Chilies, cog 75c; Early Rose,
so a s5c per sack; sweets, $2-75 per
GENITAL for Merced; new potatoes, &c
per pound
Onions-S2. 500 8. 90 per GENITAL.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, 81 75 q
3.25; geese, 81. oo@ 8. 90; turkeys, live,
I1G l2c; ducks, $1,000 100 per dozen.
Eggs-OTegon, lie per dozen.
Cheese = Oregon, 10c; Young
America, 12 &c per pound.
wool-yalley, l2c per pound; Eastern
Oregon, case.
Hops-9 "a Zoe per pound.
Beef-Gross, top steers, 81. 90 a 3. so;
cows, 50. 20 a 5. 90; dressed beef. 4@
&c per pound.
Mutton-Gross. best sheep, wethers
and ewes, So. 500 10; dressed NUT
ton, &c per pound.
Hogs-Gross, choice, heavy, -. 90 q
425; light and feeders, 81. 500 g. 90;
dressed 81. SOC 5.25 per cwt.
Veal-Large, 5O51ac; small, Sc
6is per pound.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Fremont, o., April 19.-The entire
business portion of the village of Lind
sey was burned this morning. A dozen
buildings were burned, entailing a loss
of $15, 900; insurance $40, 900.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Riverside, Cal, April 19.-Word
was received today from Corona that a
young child of-a family named Fran
cisco burned to death there through
the explosion of a gasoline stove.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22

Paris. April 19.-Ex-Deputy Plant
eneu has been arrested on charge of
completely in the Panama canal scan
dal
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-04-22
Judge storrow Dead.

Washington, April 19.-Judge JAS
A. Storrow, lawyer of Boston, drop
ped dead while at the congressional IL
brary today. Judge Storrow took an
important part in the proceedings Incl
dent to the arbitration treaty between
the governments of Great Britain and
Venezuela for the settlement of the
boundary dispute.