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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08
MANY VALUABLE
RECORDS LOST
Fire Followed the Explosion, Causing
Great Damage-NO Persons We're
Injured-The Library Was AL
most Ruined by Fire, Smoke and
Water.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-An explosion
and fire at 5:13 this evening wrecked the
supreme court room and the room inn
mediately adjoining it on the main floor
of the capitol. The damage is enormous.
The entire central eastern part of the
great marble pile. from the main floor
to the subterranean basement, practical
ly is mass of ruins. The force of the
explosion was SO heavy that the coping
stone on the outer walls, just east of the
point where the explosion occurred, :,
were bulged out nearly two inches, and
locked doors were forced from their
hinges quite 150 feet from the scene of
it. Fire followed the explosion so
quickly as to seem simultaneous with it.
The explosion shook the immense
structure to its foundation, and was
heard several squares from the capitol.
1t occurred in small room tightly en-
closed by heavy stone walls in the SUBJ
terranean basement, Immediately below
the main entrance to the old capitol
building. In this room was a 500-light
gas meter, which was fed by four-inch
main. Very little gas is used in that
part of the building, but at the time of
the explosion the gas was turned off at
the meter. The meter Itself was wrecked
and the gas pouring from the main
caught fire. Z The flames originating
from the explosion darted up the eleva-
tor shaft, which had been completely
destroyed by the force of the explosion,
and communicated with the record room
of the supreme court room, the Office of
the marshal of the court and the SUI
preme court library.
Before the flames could be subdued
the priceless documents of the record
room had been almost totally destroyed,
and serious damage had been done in
the marshal's room and some minor Of
fees in the same vicinity.
The library of the supreme court con
tanned about 10000 volumes and was
used not only by the supreme court
jurists but by members of congress and
lawyers practicing before the supreme
court.
While many theories are offered as to
the cause of the explosion, it seems be-
yond douOt to have been due to escap-
ing gas. At minutes after 5, Lieut..
Nelson, of the capitol police, detected an
ordor of gas from the corridor adjoining
=,
endeavoring to locate the escape of the
gas the explosion occurred.
Several members of the capitol police
had narrow escapes, but no one was In
iured.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08
Tacoma Girl Burned to Death.

TACOMA, Nov. 5-Myrtle Mills, daught-
er of Sheriff Mills, of Pierce county, who
was badly burned Thursday, her dress
catching fire from an open CRATE, died
this morning. She was a recent graduate
of the high school. Her school friends
will act as pail at the funeral to-
morrow.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

WILLAMETTE AND YAM $3.50 p. m.
Ir. HILL RIVERS. Mon, Wed.
Oregon City, Dayton, and Fri.
and Way-Landings
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08

a. m. WILLAMETTE RIVER 4:30 n m
Sunday Oregon City, Newberg, Ex. Sunday
Salem & Way Land's s.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08
See Us Before
Buying E1seuuhere

It's than fair yourself us no one
bames either, much is possi-
Bile for goods o
right, and anxious to make a trade
We perfectly willing abb by decision
have given stock good look through
hurried thorough
parison of merely price, but quality
that and we have doubt the result
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-08
OPPOSITION
AVAILS NOTHING
Spain Must Adhere to Our
Proposals.
OFFER MONEY
TOMORROW

Americans Will Formally Tender Spain
Payment for the Islands-Presi-
dent Meanwhile to Consult With
His Advisers Regarding the Sum
to be Paid.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
HAS FAIRLY COMMENCED.
The Tricnnial Conclave of the
knights Templar nj Pitts
burnh. Pa.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. with the ar
rival CT Grand Commander ii. III.
Kuhn, of Pennsylvania, and the open
ing OF the headquarters at the Monon-
gahela house, the triennial conclave of
the Knights Templar may be said to
have been fairly commenced. From
this time on small bands of knights
will arrive and by Saturday night the
first Communicates will be here. Some
communicates from distant points are
now on their way here, but intend
stopping at various points of interest.
The executive committee is hard at
work and little in the way Of prelim-
inaries remains to be arranged for the
of the visitors. The
latest estimate of the knights expect
ed here places the number at 10000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

Washington, Oct. s.--Three Wit
uesses were before the war investigat-
ing commission Friday, Gen. Greene,
who participated in the battle at Ma
Mia; Col. Lee, chief quartcrmaster at
Camp Thomas, and Maj. Jersey, who
was for time in command OF the
Roosevelt rough riders. Each admitted
the possibility OF individual cases Of
suffering and discomfort, but all said
that the vast majority of complaints
were exaggerated, IL not without
foundation. They agreed in saying
that no army was ever so abundantly
and luxuriously supplied rs was the
American army in the Spanish war.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED.
He HAD Moved Hiswtfe's House Plants
and Was Fit for a Hazard
ous Underta king.

The grimy captain Of the mountain bat
terry hurried forward to meet the infantry
colonel.
COLONEL" he shouted, with hasty ga.
Lutte. IL want you 10 detail man from your
ranks TO help us work the guns. That last
charge thinned US out"
Certainly, sir" cried the colonel, "what
sort of man do you want!"
81 want man who is strong in the arms"
the captain replied; "one who is regularly
accustomed TO carrying heavy and awkward
weights. | want him 10 handle the ammu.
milton for gun No. 4. He must carry the
shells and solid shot from the casson TO the
gun"
The colonel turned TO his command and
in ringing voice stated the artilleryman's
desire Then he called for volunteer.
Instantly little man with a pale face
and a somewhat bent back stepped briskly
from the ranks and saluted
The colonel looked him over.
HE wants a man who is strong in the
arms" he repeated.
Yes, colonel" said the little man.
"But you-where did you acquire the nee
essary strength
The little man smiled and again saluted.
well, colonel" he said, with an air OF
conscious triumph. II reckon I'm as fit as
any man in the regiment. | moved my wife s
house plants more than 400 times during the
spring months!"
Hell dol" roared the artilleryman, and
the two hastily climbed the hill.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
His Happiest Moment.

"John," she asked, cuddling up to him,
for it was the seventh anniversary of their
marriage, what was the happiest moment
of your lifeg"
"Ah, dear" he replied, 81 remember il
well. | shall never forget il. If live TO be
a hundred years old that moment will al
ways stand out as plainly as il does to-
night"
She sighed and nestled a little closer,
looking longingly up into his honest blue
eyes. After a moments silence she urged.
eyes, but John, dearest, you haven't told
me when il was"
"0h," he answered, 81 thought you had
guessed il. Surely il ought to be easy
enough for you TO do so. 1t was when you
came TO me last fall il You remember, and
told me that you had decided to trim over
one of your old hats so as to make it do
for the winter"
Then the celebration of the seventh an.
niversary of their marriage became formal
and uninteresting. -Cleveland Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
BIanco TO Hold Havana.

Paris. Oct. 1.-THE Spanish commits
sioners were instructed Monday that
II the demands in regard TO the Philip
pines are insisted upon by the United
States, Gen. Blanco, whose army is now
reprovisioned and supplied with arms
and ammunition, and consists OF vet
eran, acclimated troops, will not evac-
uate Havana and It's defenses until the
Philippine question is settled on the
basis OF the recognition OF Spanish
sovereignty In the archipelago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
LOSSES OF THE NAVY.
During the Late War Seventeen SAIL
ors Were Killed and sixty
seven Wounded.

Washington, Oct. 10.-Seventeen sail
ors killed and 81 wounded was the
total loss suffered by the United States
navy during the war. The figures have
just been compiled at the navy depart
ment. In Dewey's great fight in Ma
Mia bay not a man was killed and
every one of the nine men wounded re-
turned 10 duty. In the battle OF July
3 Oft Santiago one man was killed and
there were IL wounded, all returning
to duty. In the attack upon the forts
at the entrance TO Santiago, June %,
one sailor was killed and IL wounded,
OF whom only seven were able 10 re-
turn to duty. The heaviest loss OF the
navy was at Guantanamo. There were
% casualties in that 100-hour fight and
OF the list six marines were killed. or
the wounded nine returned 10 duty.
In the battle with the forts and gun
boats of Cienfuegos the list aggrc-
gated IL wounded and two killed. One
man continues under treatment. The
fierce battle between the torpedo boa.
Winslow and revenue cutter Hudson
with the Spanish land batteries and
artillery forces at Cardenas resulted
in FIVE deaths. The wounded after
wards returned TO duty. In the bonn
bardment OF San Juan the casualties
numbered eight with one man killed.
One of the wounded men was invalided
home. while six returned 10 duty.
There were four other casualties oc-
curing in as many separate engage
ments. and that completes the list OF
naval losses. OF the 67 men wounded
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
soldier Threatened with Lynehing.


Lexington, KY, Oct. 11.-This city is
all excitement over the threat Of the
members of the Twelfth New York and
the First territorial regiments TO take
from the county Jail md hang ALIVE
Kitchen, a member OF the provost
guard, who on Sunday night shot and
killed Private Henry Nygran, of COM
pany b, Twelfth New York. The Jail
Is surrounded by $50 soldiers supplied
with four rounds OF ammunition. the
provost guard has been doubled and
two companies Of the Third Kentucky
are in the city to protect the life Of
their man. Policemen Delaney and
Hanley approached n crowd of Twelfth
New York men they suspected of being
members of the gang intending TO lynch
Kitchen, and the officers were overpow-
cred and badly beaten. Private Nygran
was shot and killed before daylight
Sunday by the provost guard while run
ming away to cvade arrest.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

Troy, N. Y. Oct. TN. l.. Weather
by, commodore of the Troy Yacht
club, and three companions, stephen
j. Mallory, Mrs. William j. Breslin and
Miss Elizabeth Savage, were drowned
by the capsizing OF yacht in the Hud-
son river, three miles north of this
city, Wednesday night. The bodies
have not been recovered. The accident
was due TO the swift current in the
river accustomed by the prevailing
freshet, which threw the yacht against
a wire strung near Riverdale camp,
which place the party left at nine
o'clock in the evening to return to this
city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
A STATE OF PANIC.
Fever In Observation-Disclosures
ton II Imminent.

Jackson, Miss. Oct. 1o.-With every
hour the panic in Mississippi continues
and all who can are fleeing from the
dread yellow fever. Nine carloads of
fugitives passed through the city Sat-
urday night, and every train for the
east or north Is crowded with those
who have means sufficient 10 warrant
such step. With the great majority
OF citizens, however. flight is impossi-
be, and among these thousands are nj
ready In the direst need. Mercantile
houses are closed, manufacturing
plants shut down and all business aban-
doned, throwing employees out Of work.
which means in most cases actual
starvation. Few OF the wage-earning
classes are thrifty, and the loss Of sal
aries leaves them dependent upon pub
he charity for food. II is estimated
that over 5000 are suffering for the nee
essaries of life, and this number does
not include thousands within reach Of
private charities.
At present there are II infected
towns in the state, including Ridge
land, Madison county, reported at a
late hour, where there are number OF
northern people. These people cawe
here from Illinois and established a
colony. They have been advertising and
booming the town, raising vegetables
and fruit for shipment north, and this
visitation is a heavy blow 10 them.
Jackson, Miss, Oct. 10.-An unknown
white man, stricken with yellow fever,
who had taken refuge in a negro
church, was burned alive Saturday
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
Must Evacuate October ~.

San Juan, Oct. 1.-THE American
evacuation commissioners received an
important communication from Wash
ington Sunday, and at the joint session
Monday the Americans told the Span
iards IL would be necessary to com
plete the evacuation by October is.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
roceedIng satI.factoriI,

Washington. Oct. ii.-Advices re-
ceived at the war department indicate
that the evacuation OF Cuba by the
Spanish forces is proceeding satisfac-
torily and smoothly. The threatened
trouble at Manzanillo has blown over
and the Spaniards have yielded control
10 the American forces.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

Akron. o.. Oct. 1O.-CIara Enstron.
aged 10. daughter of j. T.. Enstron, OF
thiscity, died Saturday night in terrible
agony, from what the physicians pro-
nounced hydrophobia. The child was
bitten month ago by pet cat, which
had been bitten by dog.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

in the war, 81 were returned 10 duty,
one died Of wounds, six were invaded
from the service and six continue un-
der treatment. Considering results
obtained, this list is said to be the most
remarkable in the naval history OF the
world.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
On GetLina " from "a TabIe.

II was finally induced through reading
some accounts in the newspapers regarding
the wonderful cures wrought by DR.. VIII
liams Pink Pills for Pale People, to try
them. j took the pills according TO direc-
tions and soon began TO notice an improve.
ment in my condition. Before the first box
was used | could get about the house, and
after using five boxes, was entirely cured.
"Since that time | have felt no return of
the rheumatic pains. / am confident that
DIR. Williams Pink Pills saved my life and
| try to induce my friends who are sick to
try the same remedy | will gladly answer
inquiries concerning my sickness and won.
derful cure, provided stamp is enclosed for
reply. FRANK long"
Sworn to before me at Venice, Mich, this
18th day of April 1893.
G.. b. GOLDSMITH, Justice Of the Peace.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
Navigation Closed.

Vancouver, b. C.. Oct. 1i.-Repre-
sentative Mason, who has just arrived
from Dawson, reports that navigation
on the Yukon is now closed The last
steamer 10 leave for 81. Michaels was
the Sarah.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15
A DOMESTIC INCIDENT.

From the Observer. Flushing, Mich.
early in November, 1894, says Frank
Long, who lives near Lennon, Mich, on
starting to get up from the dinner table, /
was taken with pain in my back. The
pain increased, and 1 was obliged to take TO
my bed. The physician who was summoned
pronounced my case muscular rheumatism
accompanied by lumbago. He gave me RENE
dies and injected morphine into my arm to
ease the pain.
MY disease gradually became worse until
/ thought that death would be welcome re.
lease from my sufferings. Besides my regu-
lar physician / also consulted another but he
gave me no encouragement.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

New York. Oct. 1.-THE transport
Berlin. Capt. Wilson, arrived Monday
from Puerto Rico, via Santiago, with
a number OF officers and 206 GONZALES
cent soldiers and laborers and several
civilians.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

near Philips, a small country town in
Lehore county, Miss, within 200 miles
Of the state capital.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

Many a pair of patent leather shoes cover
socks that are full Of holes.-W Washington
Qa.) Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

Go to work on Lumbago as IL you intended
TO cure il. Use st. Jacobs Oil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

Deep as is the Sciatic nerve. st. Jacobs
Oil will penetrate and cure Sciatica.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-15

Nothing makes a man so sad as 20 have
girl jolly him.-Chicago Daily News.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-30
ORDERED TO MAKE HASTE.
spain's Crippled Torpedoboat Instructed
 to Make For Spain.

New York, March 29.-A dispatch to The World from Waterford, Ireland, says;
 The torpedoboat destroyer Audaz, al- though crippled by a gale, Is ordered to Spain with all possible haste. She put in here Friday with both bows smashed in, her stern twisted several feet out of line and other serious damage, sustained while trying to cross the Bay of Biscay on the way from her builders at Clydes- bank, Scotland, to Ferrol, Spain. Her collision burst, but the second bulkhead stopped the water, preventing her from foundering. Her captain intended to take the vessel to the Clyde for repairs, but the government at Madrid deemed it important that the Audaz should reach Spain at the earliest moment. Therefore, the captain was ordered to take her to Queenstown for temporary repairs to enable her to make Lisbon or Cadiz as soon as the weather moderates.
 The captain said he was extremely anxious concerning the fate of the Osa- do, sister boat which left the Clyde with Audaz and encountered the same violent storm. He hoped she had ob. tained shelter in some other port, but there is no report yet of her arrival any. where. The two new torpedo boat de. stroyers parted company in @ hurricane. The captain of the Audaz says he and his crew had a frightful experience. be- ing battened for IS hours in a terrific sea, in which the Audaz was completely buried half the time The men have not been permitted to come ashore. The captain is afraid that they may desert rather than face the remainder of the voyage to Spain. It is quite possible too that they might be subjected to hostile demonstrations from the people of Waterford.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-30

to consider anything that might lead to a peaceful solution of the question. De tails of spain's new plan were not made known by Minister Polo, but he ex- plained to Assistant Secretary Day that Spain would not yield her sovereignty over Cuba. She would give the island home rule, withdraw her troops and ex- ercise the most limited authority, but her flag must remain over Cuba.
 It was also plainly stated by the min inster that the independence of Cuba could not be bougft with money.
 While President Mckinley is disposed to look with favor upon Spains's propo- sition, it is not doubted that as Q result of his. consultations with cabinet mem bers and other leaders the minister will be told that no pledge can be given to indorse any policy Spain may adopt short of Cuban independenoe.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-30
A Dexter Folder

The GRAPHIC has just installed and put into successful operation a Dexter folding machine. and hence forth toe Daily and Semi Weekly GRAPHIC will be delivered to sub- scribers printed, pasted, cut and folded. This will make the paper much more convenient for readers to handle, as we'll as greatly im- prove the appearance and make up of the entire sheet. Our Dexter folder is tue first folding machine ever brought to Pine Bluff, and as a great many people have expressed a desire to Witness the evolutions of the machine, the GRAPHIC will give an tat home as soon as the weather clears up and invite the ladies es- pecially and tbe public generally7to witness it's operations.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-30
THERE FOR A PURPOSE.
Mangrove at Havana So Americans Can
 Take Refuge.

Mnngrove at Havana So Americans Can
 Take Refuge.
 New York, March 29.-It is now said on good authority that the Mangrove, which sailed for Havana on Friday, os- tensibly went there to bring away ma terials recovered from the Maine, but in reality to be on hand in case of an out break in Havana so that Americans could take refuge on the vessel, ayers the Key West correspondents of The Herald Twenty Americans arrived there on che Oliyette from Havana. Among these were Captain Sigsbee and other officers of the Maine, ordered home by the Washington authorities. Captain Chadwick will remain at Key West temporarily, although the other officers continued north via Tampa.
 The concensus of opinion among all the passengers was that a general exodus from Havana would shortly be 1naug. urated, as the excitement attending the published report of the Maine board of inquiry is increasing.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-30

Mas. FRANCIS BoDasoN BURNETT, author of Little Lord FauntIeroy, ? and other stories, is suing her hus- band, pr s. M, Burnett, for a di- vorce. The cause of the estrange- ment is said to be Mrs. Burnett's strong self will and the frequent clash of opinion, which renders their domestic life disagreeable. In this case the wife's fame outshines that of her husband, which is not calculated to promote domestic fe- LicitY.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-30
Continued Settlements.

Settlements continued at the January tern tefI4 lo98 or the Jefferson county Probate a9. c4uis for confirmation at the April term thereon.
 Annual settlement H. K White, guardian Willie Tucker, minor
 Annual settlement H. K. White, guarulan Hugh Tucker minor.
 Annual settlement Meyer Weller, guardian Weller, minor.
 Annual settlementJ J. W. crawford. admin lstrator J. u. Havis, deceased.
 Annual settlement c. H. Lyman, admins trator J. M cunningham, deceased Annual settlement H. H.. Hum. admins trator M. E. Roane deceased
 Annual settlement P. Achard, admlnlstra- tor E. M. Harris, deceased.
 Annual settlement 0. H. Triplett admins trator May Vance, deceased,
 All persons interested in the settlement a oi any of the said accounts will come forWaru and file their exceptions, if any they N nave ta on or before the next term of the ProDaeU court of said county, or they will Ee foreVen barred from excepting to such accounts or any part thereof
 L. T. SAILEE. n. c.
 March q, 1898.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-30
Horribly afntllated Rod,es.

Atlanta, March 99. Fireman respond. ing to an alarm early Sunday morning found the bodies of MT. and Mrs. ". Fl Rriley, white, and Robert Wflkerson culored, in a store at 7h Hunphries street which was being rapidly destroyed by fire. The bodies were taken out without being marTed by the flames. All were horribly mutflated, the instruments of death, two heavy hatchets and meat knife, being found on the floor. MT. Rriley was the proprietor of the store. and it is believed that robbery was the motive. The police have made number of arrests.