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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-01-14
THE DEBATE RENEWED,
hoth Houses Of Congress Take Up the
Civil Service Question.

Washington, Jan. 7.-The presenta-
non OF replies of the members of the
cabinet to the resolution calling for in.
formation as to the application of the
;lVlI service law To the various depart-
ments, together with the consideration
oi the bill establishing bureau for the
I2th census, precipitated a sharp civil
service debate in the senate TODAY.
CuIlom of Illinois, the author of the
resolution, thought that modification of
the law ought to be made. as the
authorities have drifted far away from
the original intention of the authors OF
the civil service law. Allen charged
That the law was openly and daily vio-
lated, and said it was a hiss and by
word among the people. Cockrell de-
calred 1t was presumptuOus in Secretary
sherman to make recommendation to
congress that certain positions in his
department should be excepted from
the classified service when the presi-
dent had full authority To make the ev
ceptions he recommended. He thought
an effort was being made to tie the
presidents hands. Davis, chairman of
the committee on foreign relations, gave
notice that he would next Monday and
daily thereafter move that the senate
consider IN executive session the Ha-
waiian annexation treaty until it was
disposed OF finally.
The civil service debate began in the
house today, based on the item in the
legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill for the maintainance
of the commission. 1t promises to con-
tinue at least until the end of this
week, with possibility that it may
run longer. But it is generally ad-
mitted on both sides that the appropria-
tion in the bill will stand as the anti
civil service reformers do not seriously
contemplate an attempt to strike it out.
The debate, therefore, is only prelimin-
asy to any programme which the en-
emies of the law may agree upon. The
members of the house are divided into
three camps on this question, those
who stand by the law, those who ad.
vocate its entire repeal, and those who
desire its modification. These divi.
sions were apparent in the debate to.
day, the nature of which was not az
stirring as has been anticipated. Moody,
Grow and Green defended the law
Robb, Dockery and Pearson opposed il
outright, while lands favored modi
tication of the law.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-01-14
Portland Market.

Wheat-Walla Walla, 74@75c; Val.
ley and Bluestem, 77@7sc per bushel.
Four-Best grades, $4.25; graham,
S3.40; superfine, $2.25 per barrel.
Oats-Choce white, 35@36c; choice
gray, S3@34c per bushel.
Barley-Feed barley, $1,000; brew
ing, $40 per ton.
Millstffs-Bran, SIT per ton; mid
dlings, $2l; shorts, $l8.
Hay-Timothy, $l2 50@13; clover,
S10@11; California wheat, $40; do
oat, $ll; Oregon wild hay, $9@10 per
ton.
Eggs-17l8 @22 .Hc per dozen.
Butter-Fancy creamery, $4,000;
fair to good, 45@5Oc; dairy, 40@5Oc
per roll.
Cheese - Oregon, llKc; Young
America, l21ac; California, 9@10c
per pound.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, $1.75@
225 per dozen; broilers, $2.00@2. 90;
geese, $5.5O@6 80; ducks, 81. 00@5.00
per dozen; turkeys, live, l0c per
pound.
Potatoes-Oregon Burhanks, 35@45c
per sack; sweets, $l.25 per GENITAL.
Onons-Oregon, new. red, 90c; yell
low, SOC per GENITAL.
Hops-5@l4c per pound for new
crop; 1896 crop, 4@6c.
Wool-Valley, 14@16c per pound;
Eastern Oregon, 7@8c; mohair, 20
@22c per pound.
Mutton-Gross, best sheep, wethers
and ewes, $3.50; dressed mutton,
61Sc; spring lambs 516c per pound.
Hogs-Gross, choice heavy, 81. 90;
light and feeders, $8. 8.00@4.00; dressed,
$4.50@5.00 per 100 pounds.
Beef-Gross, top steers, $2.75@3.00;
cows. 81. 80; dressed beef, ~ csc per
pound.
veal-Large, 4k@5c; small, $40
&c per pound.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-01-14
San francisco Market.

wool-Nevada ll@ 13c; Oregon, 10
a lac; Northern 1880 per pound.
Hops-12I n q l6c per pound.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-01-14
FELL DOWN A SHAFT.
Terrible Death of an Inspector In the
LIE Roi Mine.


Rosslaud, B. c., Jan. 7.-Captain
Hall fell from the surface to the 600
foot level today in the LIE Roi mine.
His body was crushed almost beyond
recognition. He had been making his
daily inspection of the mine, and, COM
ing to the surface, stepped from the
skip to narrow beam dividing the
double compartment shaft. He lost
his footing and plunged down to death.
Captain Hall was native OF Ireland,
aged 81 years. For II years he was
superintendent of the Alice mine, near
Butte. He leaves a wife and five chill
dren in this city. The remains will be
taken to Butte for burial.
The only witness of the tragedy was
the engineer. He saw Mr.. Hall STUN
BILE and fall. catch desperately at the
timbers, and vanish into the pit. A
man working on the '300-foot level near
the shaft heard cry, and caught a
fieeting glimpse of the falling form.
The alarm was given, and men descend
ed Immediately to the 600-foot level.
The body had fallen across skip, and
was mangled beyond recognition.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-01-14
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.

tofice of Downing, Hopkins & Co, Chicago
Board'ot Trade Brokers, 7lI-7i4 Chamber OF Com
merce Building, Portland, Oregonl
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-01-14
IFII YEARS CROP OUTLOOK .
Winter Wheat Promises a
Bountiful Harvest.
AHEAD OF LAST YEARS ACREAGE

ps.t showing Is Made by Pacific Coast
States-Available Surplus Now on
Hand, 100000 Bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
CLANCY FOR CHAIRMAN.
Republican County Committee Com
pletes Its Organization.

John T, CLANCY has been elected
chairman OF the Republican county
central committee. H. F. Bird was
chosen secretary and W. E. Pagan
treasurer. Mr.. Pagan is the only old
officer reelected though Mr. CLANCY
was promoted from the position of sec
rotary to that of chairman.
An effort was made to defeat Mr..
CLANCY, but when the committee met
it was evident that he would be elected
and the opposition did not make a fight
IN the committee. The opposition came
from the pronounced Seaton men. Mr..
CLANCY belonged to the anti-Seaton
crowd in the fight for the county dele
cation at the state convention. Mr..
CLANCY is a young man who has come
rapidly to the front in Shawnee coun-
ty politics.
The following are the members of the
new committee:
FIRST WARD.
At large-Jno. NJ. Wiikerson.
First precinct-W E. Pagan.
Second precinct-E. c. Stoner.
Third precinct-David T. Gregg.
SECOND WARD.
At large-A. D. Bauer.
First precinct-Ed Halves.
Second precinct-Fred StOnestreet.
Third precinct-Jno Imbler.
Fourth precinct-T. S. Williams.
Fifth precinct. F Carter.
THIRD WARD.
At large-Arthur Capper and George
W. Crane.
First precinct-H. F. Bird.
Second precinct-M. w. Weightman.
Third precinct-W. A. Jordan.
Fourth precinct-O. L. Clark.
FOURTH WARD.
At large-John T. CLANCY and NJ. E.
Stoker.
First precinct-Carl Lawson.
Third precinct-H. A Johnson.>
Fourth precinct-JOhn c. Rogers.
FIFTH WARD.
At larger. S. Christian.
First precinct. F. Snyder.
Second precinct-A. Hardy.
COUNTRY PRECINCTS.
ROssville-John Fritz.
Silver I1ake-Wm. Van Orsdel.
Menoken--J. A. Ostrand.
ROchester-D. L. Button.
ShOrey-James Stewart.
Kaw Valley-RObert Turner.
Muddy-A. A. Rice.
Tecumseh-G. K. Bruce.
MOnmouth-Robert Reed.
Linn Creek. G. Baker.
Richland-C. w Wright
North WilliamspOrt-J. S. Banks.
South WiIliamsport-C. W. Smith.
Auburn-A. w. Padgett.
DOver-JOhn Thompson.
Kaw-J. z. CroosdaIe.
Willard-E. G. Gibson.
North Mission-C. w. Haughton.
South MissiOn-J. E. Maus.
Potwin-R. c. Bradshaw and J. H.
Evans.
Shunganunga-J. S Fitzpatrick
Highland Park-GeOrge Flanders.
Oakland-Chas. Morse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
TO RELEASE KENNEDY.
Attempt Will Be Made to Secure
Freedom for the Kansas City
Desperate.

Kansas City, Aug. An attempt viii
be made during the week to secure the
release of John Kennedy, the erstwhile
train robber and more lately charged
with the murder of Emma Schumacher,
on writ of habeas corpus. His at
tOrneys will Task for his freedom on the
ground that he is held without any eV-
idence connecting him with the charge
placed against him.
Kennedy has been in the county jail
ever sincethe memorable night last
February when his horse fell with him
and he was discovered to have regu-
Iation train robbing outfit on his per-
SON He claimed that he was going
quail hunting, and later, when the po-
lice found that they could do nothing
with him on a train robbing charge.
they implicated him in the murder Of
Emma Schumacher. A hearing was
only obtained for him when it was
found that he was in position to fur
nish any amount of bail required. The
only evidence of any weight brought
mary hearing was that of a negro, Will
liam Handy, who, on cross xamina-
ton, contradicted himself in a number
of ways, and his statements were large
ly refuted by witnesses for the defense.
The prosecution is supposed to have
other evidence which it did not care to
bring out at the preliminary examina-
ton, but it seemed that Kennedy has
again a pretty strong alibi established
] fthe writ is denied, Kennedy will be
obliged to remin in Jail until his trial,
which will take place some time in No
Vember.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
HOOLEY STICKS TO 1T.
Still Asserts That He Bribed
the English Mobiles.

London, Aug. 1.-The examination of
Ernest Terah Hooley, the bankrupt
company promoter, was resumed here
today. A number of lawyers were pres
ent in behalf of the distinguish clients,
who denied Mr. HOoley's charges in
connection with the payment of large
sums of money for the use of their
names, or for introductions to people
of prominence.
Mr.. HOoley, upon examination, insist
ed, with few exceptions, upon the truth
of the statements he had made. He
said in regard to the Earl of Winchil-
sea that the latter himself suggested he
ought to be given 10000 for joining
the directorate of the cycle tube COM
pany. The earl, witness added, said he
could not take the money personally,
but remarked that it could be given to
his brother, Mr.. Fitch-Hatten. Con-
tinuing, Mr.. Hooley asserted that the
Earl of Winchilsea also received 32, 600
for joining the directorate of a horse
less carriage company. AS to the Earl
of Albemarle, Mr.. HOoley said that his
SILLY disclaimer did not need any ex-
PLANTATION. Mr.. Hooley testified that
Earl de la War; offered him Ell 900 to
say that the 925. 900 paid him by the
witness was a gift made after the flo
tatiOn of the company in which the earl
figured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
A GOVERNORS SPLEEN
Prevents a Bright Newspaper Man
From Becoming a Soldier.

Kansas City, Aug. 1.-CharIes F. O'Brien
of this city, captain of company A. Fifth
Missouri volunteers, at Chickamauga, Ga.
was dropped from the muster rolls of the
army yesterday, upon the refusal of Gov
ernOr Stephens to sign his commission.
Charles NJ; Howell of this city was ap-
pointed in his stead.
The deposition of Captain O'Brien yes
terday was the result of feeling that has
been in existence ever since the Fifth was
enlisted in this city, several months ago.
At that time Captain O'Brien was the city
editor of the Kansas City Times, and arti-
cles published by that paper derogat tory
to the state administration and to the
state executive were imputed to him by
the governor. It was only after writ
ten statement by the real author had been
forwarded to the governor that he was in
duced to forward O'Brien's commission
and then under protest.
After the army was mustered in at st.
in the regiment to receive volunteer COM
missions, as the ones that were first is
These were received by all officers with
the one exception of O'Brien. The gov
ernor refused to grant this one. on the
ground that the paper with which O'Brien
had been connected still continued to pub
fish articles which the governor thought
were inspired by O'Brien, and he "consid-
cred him an unfit man to have in the regf-
ment.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
MANILA CONNECTIONS.
Proposed Steamship Lines Direct to
the Philippines.

New York Aug. PLANS are under
consideration in this city for the es-
Enlistment of new steamship lines di-
rectly from America to Manila. A Ger
man syndicate and a Scotch syndicate
are both engaged in the preliminary
work of starting companies in the belief
that Dewey's victory will open a new
and lucrative line of trade.
A. Herbert Rennie, a British subject
and large wholesale dealer in Ameri-
on business connected with one of the
proposed new lines. Mr.. Rennie is thor
oughly familiar with the eastern situa-
ton and the Philippines. Last night at
the Waldorf-AstOria he said:
I'VE Englishmen want the United
States to control the Philippines We
have much admiration for Admiral
Dewey who has shown himself calm
under difficulties, even under insult The
impression in the East is that the Ger
mans would like to interfere if they
could get a chance. and that they are
spending money for the Spaniards
1T is curious circumstance that the
German firm of Blackhead & Co. has
the contract to supply the American
fleet with coal and provisions. Several
Americans bid for the contract. but
failed to get it. Admiral Dewey said
that the United States Paymaster
Smith, at the China station, had made
arrangements with which he did not
wish to Interfere. The Americans were
Indignant To my knowledge $40. 900
more was paid for the supply vessel
than it was worth"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
IN A BEAUTY SLEEP.
Bloom of Youth Returns to a Tired
Married Woman.

Kewanee, Ill, Aug. doctors in this
eight weeks sleep of a woman who can
of D. S. Haven, has since late in May
been in a sleep or trance which deties
all efforts intended to arouse her. In
stead of becoming emaciated and pale,
Mrs Haven has the bloom of youth in
her cheeks. and is growing feShy. She
was the mother of four children, and
had heavy household duties. The bur-
den of it all broke down her health last
spring, and she suffered from pro-
longed commissions, which would be fol-
lowed by spells sometimes lasting an
entire day. in which she was uncon-
scious of all about her. Her body would
become as hard and stiff as if cast
iron. Medical men were of no assist
ance, nothing was of benefit to her
Mrs. Haven seemed to have a pre-
sentiment Of what was to come.
Dave" she said to her husband, Il
am afraid to go to sleep, for fear 1 shall
not wake up again..
The family tried to laugh off this ter
rible fear, but the 28th day of the fate
full month brought the worst. About
o'clock in the morning Mrs. Haven
fell into a peaceful sleep, from which
she has not yet been aroused. She
sleeps as one tired from labOrs.
Her aunt gives her food three times
a day, and the sleeping woman never
opens her eyes. She sometimes moves
herself, but this is seldom. Her mus
cles are not rigid. Instead, they are
said to be exceedingly free and relaxed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
SISTERS BODY LOST.
Corpse Mysteriously Disappears Be
tween Houston and St. Louis

St Louis Aug. 1.-Somewhere be-
tween Houston, Tex, and BellevilIe the
body of Mrs Emma Thompson has
mysteriously disappeared. The rela-
tfves in BeIleville of the deceased are
greatly distressed and are making
every effort to find the remains.
Mrs. Thompson was a sister of Henry
Leader of us South Spring street,
Belleville, and related also to the fam
lily of the late Louis Engler.
A letter written to Mr.. Leader July
Il stated that his sister was very sick
and was not expected to recover. Mr.
Engler received one of the same import
at the same time.
Last Saturday Mr.. Leader received a
telegram announcing that Mrs. ThOmp-
son had died that day and asking what
disposition should be made of the body.
Mr.. Leader replied Immediately, giving
directions for sending the body to Belle
Vile. A reply came that the body had
been shipped.
He has watched daily for the arrival,
but it has not come, and he has re-
ceived no news of its Whereabouts.
AT the request of Leader, County
Clerk George K. Thomas wired a Hous-
ton official Thursday to inquire into the
matter.
Mr.. Leader has not seen his sister
for 20 years. The letters he received
from Houston stated that she left a
considerable estate, which she desired
him to have.
He believes that the loss of the body
is connected in some manner with a
scheme to deprive him of the inheri-
lance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
SOCIETY SHOCKED.
A Kansas City Favorite the Latest tc
Go Wrong.

Kansas City, Aug. Frank H. Dex-
ter, one of the best known young law
yers and society men of the town, has
left Kansas City; whether he will ever
return is a question. At his office in
the New York Life Building an inquiry
for Mr.. Dexter brings forth the in
formation that he has gone away on a
vacation and will not be back before
September, but those who are best
acquainted with him say that they do
not believe that he will ever return to
Kansas City again.
Dexter was attorney for A J. Baker.
a wealthy Kansas City capitalist, who
went to Paris about a year ago, leaving
his affairs in Dexter's hands. While
there he failed to receive money he had
entrusted to Dexter for collection,
amounting to several thousand dollars,
and becoming suspicious recently re
turned to Kansas City. When question
duced memorandums purported to have
warded to Baker. Baker and Dexter
had several discussions about the money
and finally Dexter agreed to make it
good. One evening last week he took
Baker and some ladies for a drive, and
as the party entered the carriage he
handed Baker an envelope saying it
contained the money he said he would
make good. That night the party was
held up by a masked man and Baker
robbed of all papers and money, the
envelope among them. He now charges
that the hOld-up was planned by Dex-
ter.
The police have taken up the matter
and are trying to locate Dexter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
TODAY'S APPOINTMENTS.
One Consul and Number of Naval
Officers.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The president
has made the following appointments:
George PieriO of Pennsylvania, to be
consul of the United States at Munich,
Bavaria.
Richard G. Banks, collector of GUS
toms Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va.
James Stone, supervising inspector of
steam vessels for the Ninth district.
Lunis Ford Prick and Mark White
assistant surgeons in the marine hospi-
tai service.
Joseph Foster. pay inspector in the
navy, with rank of commander.
Frank farm, paymaSter in the navy,
with rank of lieutenant
James w. G. Walker. civil engineer in
the navy with rank of lieutenant, junior
grade.
William Melleville Carton, assistant
surgeon in the navy, with rank of en-
sign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
GAME EVERY DAY.
Salina Opens Here Today and Wichi-
ia Will Open Thursday.

Salina opens a series of three games
with Topeka commencing with this after-
noon. NfcGreevy makes his initial APP
pearance in the box before Topeka audi
ence this afternoon and Eyler will come
next with Mauck in the box on Wednes-
day. Kruger. the new third baseman.
has been playing good ball away from
home and is expected to strengthen the
jnfield to a degree that will make it SUI
pertor to any in the state. Ash was Grip
pied at Salina, and when not in the box
AIcGreevy will take his place in left field
Wichita win probably be here for series
of three games. commencing Thursday
The management has announced that
unless better crowds turn out to these
games the team will be disbanded and the
the season will not be played out. The
team has been strengthened and support
must be had to keep the team going. This
week decides it. and the size of the
crowds determines the fact Of whether the
team shall be continued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
sTAMPEDE AT DAWSON.
HOO People Leave in Two Hours for
New Diggings-

Dawson City, N. w. T., July II, via
Seattle, Wn., Aug. 1.-The Canadian
gold commissioner issued a proclama-
ton July declaring the Dominion hill,
ton by all persons holding free miners
licenses. In less than one hour the
greatest stampede in the history of the
KlOndike has started to Dominion
creek, 40 to 20 miles away, over hills
and marshes. Many women Joined the
procession. In two hours LOO people
had reached the Bonanza creek ferry
two miles away. The trip will require
six days, and will be attended by many
hardships. Some of the stampeders
have already returned in disgust. The
value of the Dominion bench claims is
entirely a matter of conjecture.
Dawson is now Overrun with idle
men. No work is to be had, either here
or in the mines. at any price. The pop
ulation of Dawson is now estimated at
Is, 900. Many are living in tents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
SKATER STRUCK SCOVEL.
a New Story of the Encounter Be
tween the Two.

New York, Aug. 1.-The following story
paper:
The story of Sylvester ScoveTs disgrace
Is known.
The New York Worlds correspondent
struck General Shafter during the sur
render ceremonies. He was arrested, ban
iShed from the army and discharged from
the New York World
ScOvel was condemned by the public I'M
heard.
Here is the true story of the trouble:
Scovel was ordered from a hOusetop by
a stah officer. When he was compelled
10 come down he went to General Shafter
and made a protest.
What passed between them could not be
distinctly heard, but General Shafter end
ed the conversation by striking ScoveI
Scovel returned the blow bringing blood
from the generals chin.
He was then knocked down and seized
by soldiers.
The above statement is signed by Willis
papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
CORBETT TRAINING HARD.
Big Fellow is Industrious and Will Be
in Fine Condition.

Asbury Park, N. J.. Aug. Jim Cor
bett is training industriously and con-
sistently every day. His methods clear
~ show already the excellent condition
into which he is getting himself. This
morning he punched the bag for fully
ten minutes, while a score or more BIZ
cyle experts who were present held the
watch over him. Many were amazed
at the endurance shown by the eX-
champion and could not refrain from
giving expression to their astonishment,
all declaring how much seVerer he
trained than they did.
Jim followed up the big punching
with a ten-minute go with the gloves
between Con McVey, his sparring part
ner, and Ray Doyle, after which he
took a shy at light dumb bells, in which
he danced around the big mat in the
stable for another ten minutes. At the
conclusion of these preliminaries, but
for the freedom with which he perspired
no one would have dreamed that the
big fellow had been on the steady go
for half hour.
Corbett then put himself in the hands
of three of his trainers for massage
treatment, after which he enjoyed a
refreshing shower bath. in which one
of his trainers literally turned the hose
on him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-01
AN AGED WANDERER.
He Has Never Known Home for 81
Years.

Kansas City. Aug. IA little wrink-
led old man pushed his way up to the
bench of the county court here and an
nounced that he would like to be sent
to the poor farm as a county charge
He said he was so years old and when
asked where he resided, he replied:
Il am a citizen of this world"
The court informed him that unless
he was citizen of Jackson county he
would not be accepted as county pen
sioner. He gave the name of A. B. Tay-
lor, and said that since 1867 he had been
a wanderer over the face of the earth,
never staying at one place longer than
a month. But with his so years bear
ing down upon him he said he felt that
he could wander no longer. He began
his wanderings after the death of his
wife in 1867, and never since could he
call a place home I am a citizen of
this world, "he repeated, when the court
turned him away and he went out to
wander again.