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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16
FIRE at the Navy Yard

New York, Feb. 14.-Building No.
Z. in the Brooklyn navy yard, occupied
by the electrical equipment depart
ment, was destroyed by fire today.
The loss is $lOO,O 900, equally divided
between the machinery and building.
A large quantity of valuable records
were saved, which Admiral Philip said
would have involved task OF about 10
years to replace.
The fire is believed to have been
caused by defective electric light
wire, and started about 2 A. M. Ad-
miral Philip himself took charge OF
the forces that fought the flames and
received several cuts about the face
from broken glass.
Admiral Philip will, it is said, recon-
mend the establishment of regular
fire department at the navy yard.
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TURNING MOVEMENT
Roberts Preparing to Ad.
vance on Magersfontein.
OBJECT TO RELIEVE KIMBERLEY
The Town IL In Sore Straits, and u
Imminent Danger OF Falling
Beers In ZuluIand.

London, Feb. 14.--Lord Roberts has
gathered ,S5, 900 men, with whom, ac-
cording to the best military opinion in
London, he purposes turning the left
of the Magersfontein lines near Jacobs
dal, entering the Free State, compelling
General Cronje to raise the siege Of
Kimberley, and thus making his first
step toward Bloemfontein.
Yesterday Lord Roberts announced
the appointment of General Sir Henry
Colville. hitherto commander of the
guards brigade, to the command of the
Ninth division, which 10 being formed,
and will consist probably to a great ex-
tent of colonial troops. General Col
vile will be succeeded by General
Reginald Pole-Carew.
Lord Roberts tells the correspondents
that when he gets down to business
they shall have ample opportunities to
send news. His chief press censor yes
terday issued new rules and In future
all written communications are to 60
unchecked. Only kilograms will be
censored. For the next few days little
news is likely to get through, but later
there will be more freedom. Thus
says the censor, and the last clause may
be interpreted to mean that some.
thing is about to happen.
Kimberley, 20 miles away from the
Modder river position, is in sore straits.
Details of the December death rate
show that in population of $4,000
whites and 1000 blacks, the mortality
was 60 whites and 3S blacks per 700.
The infantile death rate was 671 per
1000 among the whites and 9l2 per
1000 among the blacks. Enteric
fever was prevalent. This frightful
state of things in December cannot
have improved much, If at all, since,
and the fighting power of the garrison
must have been greatly diminished.
Meanwhile the bombardment by the
Beers has increased, and there is i'm
minent danger of the town falling
under the very eyes OF Lord Roberts.
1t is believed in circles close to the
war Office that he will move at once.
Scouts have approached within 1000
yards of the Boer entrenchments at
Magersfontein. They have found these
strong and ascertained that they are
used as dwelling places. Naval gunners
are constantly watching the enemy's
lines with strong glasses, and they de-
clare that there is appreciable dininu-
tion in the Boer forces.
In Natal the Boer commandos south
of the Tulgela occupy Bog's farm and
several miles west of Cheveley. Two
thousand Beers, with three guns, are
advancing through Zululand toward
Natal.
The war office is making prepara-
tions to continue the stream of troops
for South Africa. Four large steamers
have been chartered.
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STORM AT ST. LOUIS.
Caused One Death and Heavy Property
LOsa

Caused One Death and Heavy Property
Loss.
st. Louis, Feb. 1l.-Considerab
damage to property In various parts OF
the city and vicinity was wrought be-
tween 2 and 4 A. M. by a wind storm
that reached velocity Of so miles an
hour and was OF the nature of torna-
do. The barometer fell to 1925, the
lowest point ever reached in this vicin-
ity, according to the weather bureau
officials here. Previous to the wind
storm q terrific thunder storm had
ragged for several hours, the rain fall
ing in torrents. The rainfall was 10
inches.
Mrs. Susie Thompson became en-
tangled In live wire, which had been
blown down, and was killed. In the
burned district between Franklin ave.
nue., Morgan street, Third and Sixth
streets, 500, 900 worth OF property was
destroyed. At S27 North Third street,
the four story building occupied by the
George A. Benton Commission Com-
pany and the Sage 81 Richmond Com
mission Company was blown down. II
was next door TO one OF the buildings
destroyed in Sundays fire, and its
walls had been weakened. At the
ruins OF Penny q Gentle's department
store, Broadway and Franklin avenue,
cupola left standing at the west end
OF the north wall and huge brick
chimney topped by tall sheet iron
smokestack were carried down by the
force OF the wind. Policeman Ferie,
who had been standing near, had q
narrow escape from death. Much delay
and considerable damage was suffered
by nearly every railroad entering the
city from the east side OF the river.
At Jefferson City, No., the wind and
rain storm was one OF the most severe
ever felt there. II was followed by a
fall of 6s degrees in temperature and a
snow storm, which is now raging.
Anton Heister, aged 65, YVES blown
from his door onto stone walk and
killed.
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ORIENTAL NEWS.
Futsaer Adviccs Brought by the Em-
press OF China.

press OF China.
Victoria, B. c.. Feb. 1.-THE
steamer Empress of China, brings the
following Oriental advices:
A terrible accident is reported from
the Wuhu river. A junk was caught
in SHOW squall and turned turtle, ALI
on board, numbering 20 in all. being
drowned.
From Nago-Ya, Japan, comes news
OF another terrible accident. A fire
broke out January 2S, in large spin
ming mill at Koryo Mura, in the Dwarf
prefecture. Two buildings were de-
stroyed and 81 factory girls burned to
death. Six were injured badly and q
number slightly injured.
The Fleur de Lutus, as the junk be-
ing sent from Hong Kong to the Paris
exposition is called, has started ON her
adventurous trip from the China sea to
the French capital. The junk, which
Is one OF the common Chinese kind, is
70 feet long and 2S feet wide. She
will stop on the route at Saigon. Singa-
pore, Colombo and Alden. The junk
will be towed through the Suez canal.
Captain Bourdonnet, who is in charge
OF her, is accompanied by his wife, one
French sailor, nine annimatos and nine
Chinese.
A great confisgration occurred at
Kiuang, December 80. In all 800
buildings were destroyed. The cause
of the fire is not known. The damage
will exceed $l,OOO,0OO. Most OF the
buildings destroyed were big shops.
At Saigon, an INFINITE woman has
given birth to twins, joined together
after the manner of the famous Siamese
twins. The infants were placed on ex-
hibition Immediately after their birth
and 1t is intended to send them to the
Paris exhibition. The French paper at
Saigon protested against this treat
ment of the newly born infants on the
ground of inhumanity. An injunction
was applied for, but was refused by
the courts.
According to dispatch received
from Nganking, the provincial capital
of Anhui, and translated by the North
China Daily News, it seems that, en-
couraged by the successes OF the ma
rauding band in Shantung, number OF
rowdies of the former province have
lately banded themselves into society
called the Siao Tao Hui, or Little
Swords Association, having the same
objects in view as their predecessor,
the Tai Tao Hui, or Great Swords As
ISOLATION, that Of plundering converts
and men Of wealth. The new associa.
tion, 1t appears, commenced its work
on the Yank Tee river. and raided q
wealthy family OF the naEle of WI, a
few miles north of Wuhu, carrying
away large quantity OF spoils and
wounding several persons. The next
step of the bandits was to plan raid
on number OF Christian families liv-
ing near Wuhu, where there is an
American mission chapel in the charge
OF missionary, but the inhabitants
became alarmed and summoned sol
diers, which scared away the maraud-
ers, all of whom boldly declared that
they belonged to the Little Swords,
whose mission was to exterminate con-
verts to outside religions and mis-
sionaries.
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CALM AT FRANKFORT.
Republican Legislators Resumed Their
Sessions.

Sessions.
Frankfort, KY, Feb. l4.-This was
another day of unbroken calm in Frank
fort. The Republican members of the
legislature met at noon, and, after ap.
pointing committees to inform Govern.
or Taylor that, pursuant to the items Of
his proclamation adjourning the legis.
lature at London and calling it to
Frankfort, they had come to this city
and were prepared to transact such
business as must come before them.
The governor acknowledge the message,
and both houses adjourned until to.
morrow. There were nine members in
the senate and 28 in the house.
The committee which was expected
to come from the Democratic members
at Louisville, to report whether it is
safe for them to come to Frankfort,
did not put in an appearance during
the day.
Today, Governor Talyor declined to
order away all OF the soldiers now here,
with the exception of few for per-
sonal body guard. He had sent for
Colonel Williams and given orders for
the moving of the troops, but several OF
his friends urged so strongly that the
soldiers be. permitted to remain that
Governor Taylor changed his intention
and said that, for the present, at least,
he would not have any more of them
returned to their homes.
Late this afternoon the detectives
working upon the Goebel assassination
discovered a bullet imbedded in one OF
the trees in the south side of the capi-
tol square. 1t struck the tree about 20
inches from the ground, and almost on
line from the executive building, and
the spot where Governor Goebel fell.
A block of wood containing the bullet
was cut from the tree, and is now in
the possession of the prosecuting
attorney.
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ACQUITTED AND LYNcHED.
Fate OF white Man at Port Arthur,
Texas. 7

Kansas City, Mo. Feb. 14.-A Times
special from Port Arthur, Tex, says:
James Sweeney (white) was lynched
at l O'Clock this morning. Sweeney
was cotton screwman foreman, and
had killed Charles Crumbac, a fellow
laborer, by jamming bayonet through
his neck. The crime was committed
on the afternoon of February /, in a
room with no witnesses present, and is
said to have resulted from saloon
fight that took place few hours pre-
vious. Monday Sweeney was indicted
for murder in the first degree. He
was placed on trial at Beaumont, Tex,
Friday, and last night the jury re.
turned verdict of not guilty. As soon
as he was released Sweeney returned to
Port Arthur, arriving here at 1890 this
morning.
Word had been telegraphed ahead
that he was coming, and mob met
him at the depot, marched him up
town and strung him up to telephone
pole without ceremony. In the first
attempt the rope broke. The second
attempt was made successful by tieing
Sweeney's legs SO his feet could not
touch ground and drawing up the rope
taunt. Their work accomplished, the
mob, which was made up of Port Ar
thur citizens, dispersed quietly.
Sheriff Langham, of Beaumont, was
notified Of the mob's work, and i'm.
mediately started for Port Arthur. He
returned to Beaumont tonight with
Jack Martin, boss stevedore, and a
fellow workman named Chumbachs in
custody. Martin is believed to have
been ringleader in the lynching.n
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

Chicago, Feb. 14.-Of the 1000
building tradesmen who took their half
holiday Saturday afternoon, in defiance
of the new rules OF the building con-
tractors council, one-half, it was an
nounced by labor leaders, resumed
work as usual on big buildings. This
is regarded by labor interests as indi-
eating weakness in the building con-
tractors agreement to stand by one
another. At the headquarters OF the
contractors, 1t was declcared the men
still at work we're doing so under spe-
cial agreements, in order to complete
certain portions OF work. Operations
on numerous smaller structures are at
standstill, and will remain 80, the
bosses say, until the places OF locked
out men are filled. To guard against
others taking their places, union men
have l, 900 pickets stationed about the
city.
The building material trades council,
with membership Of 20, 900, has an
nounced that it will support the build
ing trades council. No material will
be furnished to contractors employing
nonunion labor.
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ASSIMILATION OF CHINA.


Postmaster in Trade.
Chicago, Feb. 13.-"The greatest
question of our time is whether the az
similation OF the commercial force OF
China by the world will be quick OF
slow process" declared Benjamin /.
Wheeler, president of the University of
California, who passed through Chicago
today on his way East. 'If the pro-
cess be speedy" he continued, there
Is likely to be disastrous disturbance,
but if it be natural and unforced, a
peaceful adjustment will be insured.
Therefore, the question, not so much of
the Chinese as Of China, is of para
mount importance to Americans.
"The pressure Of ages has made of the
Chinese, pastmasters in commerce.
Their lack has been iron, and as the
commercial development of this coun-
try has been Enthusiastically that of
metals, they have seemingly been dis
tanced. But let them once acquire in
struction from the Western world in
the metal arts, and they will be able,
with their genius, to revolutionize the
commerce of the globe"
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Blizzard in Colorado.

Denver, Feb. 13.-A blizzard is
sweeping over Colorado. The central
and northern portions of the state are
in the throes of the storm which is
gradually moving southwark. Snow
has been falling in the mountains near
ly all day. with no prospect of imme-
diate abatement. AS yet railroad
traffic has not been affected to any
great extent, but continuance of the
storm will seriously interfere with it.
Reports from Southern Wyoming and
Western Nebraska are to the effect that
a blizzard has been raging in that
vicinity today and is continuing.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

An important bill was passed by the
house today, which makes universally
applicable the law that now permits
the transit in bond of goods through
the United States. Goods In bond can
be shipped through any portion of the
territory OF the United States to foreign
ports. 1t is principally designed to
give the transportation companies Of
the United States a. portion Of the
trans-continental trade to the Orient.
The bill also repeals the law of March
|, 1895, prohibiting the shipment Of
goods in bond to the Mexican free
zone. The latter provision was fought
by Stephens, Of Texas. The remainder
of the day was occupied in passing
private pension bills iavorably acted
upon at last Friday nights session,
and in District of Columbia legislation.
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stolen Money Returned.

London, Feb 1.-The sum OF $40, :
200, the balance Of $50, 900 stolen from
PARIS bank year ago, has been mys-
teriously returned The notes were
found this morning enclosed in q
steamer passbook
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Family va. Asphrxtatad.

Chicago, Feb. l3.-Martin Jordan,
an engineer, his wife Mary and their g.
months-old boy, were accidentally
asphyxiated by gas last night in their
home at Forty-third street and Stewart
aVanna.
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70 Survey british North America.

Winnepeg, Man, Feb. 14.-Th,
Canadian government is equipping
large survey party for an examination
of the immediate territory lying be.
tween the Great Slave lake and Hud-
sons bay. This stretches from the
Rockies to the Atlantic. IL is 1000
miles wide, and is supposed to contain
rich mineral stores.
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Piulner,a Foroe Defeated /.

Pretoria, Feb. 1l.--Colonel Plumer's
force, on February 2, attacked tine Boer
position near Rsmonsta and, after
heavy fighting, including an endeayor
to take the place by storm. the British
were repulsed Their loss is unknown.
No Beers were injured.
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The war in Yucatan.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 14.-A dispatch
from Oaxaca, Mexico. says that Presi.
dent Daiz has ordered two more regi.
ments OF troops TO proceed Immediately
to Yucatan, where they will join Gen.
eral Bravo's forces in the campaign be-
ing waged against the Maya Indians.
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Prince Uenry In yienna.

Vienna, Feb. 13.--Prince Henry OF
Prussia arrived here today. Emperor
Francis Joseph met him at the railway
station and accompanied him to the
Hofburg. The populace gave the
prince an ovation.
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LAST WEEK OF DEBATE.
Three Speeches on the Senate Financial
Bill.

Bill.
Washington, Feb. 14.-The final
weeks discussion of the pending finan-
cial bill was begun in the senate today.
The speakers were two Republicans
Elkins, of West Virginia, and Wolcott,
of Colorado--and one Populist--B Butler,
of North Carolina. Elkins advocated
the passage of the pending senate
measure in a brief, but forceful argu-
ment. Wolcott, chairman of the Inter-
national Bimetallic Commission OF
1897, spoke for many Republicans who
adhere to bimetalism, and his speech,
earnest and eloquent, was accorded un-
usual attention. Butler closed the de.
bate for the day, advocating the adop-
tion of his amendment providing for
an issue OF paper currency by the gov.
ernment.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

Worcester, Mass, Feb. 18.-Fire
today in the Gillian block, occupied
By the National Biscuit Company, com
pletely gutted the building, doing &c.,.
900 damage.
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THE MAILS
Published Every Friday BY

The mail arrives from Mt. Hood at 10 O'Clock
q. m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; departs the
same days at noon.
For Chenoweth, leaves at a. m. Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays; arrives at 6 p. m.
For White Salmon (Wash.) leaves daily at 6 :4t
a. M; arrives at 7:l5 D. M
From White Salmon leaves for Fulda, Gilmer,
Trout Lake and Glenwood Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays.
For Bingen (wash.) leaves at 5:45 p. M; ar
rives at 2 p. M.
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severe storm =. Minneapoli,.

Minneapolis. Feb. l0.-Minneapolis
today experienced the severst snow
storm OF the winter. Business is par
alszed. and trains are late.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

Methodists in this country propose
to raise 500, 900, 900 as "2Oth century
thank-offering fund" This immense
sum will be used for educational, char
table and church purposes.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

A seven-year-old girl, OF Butte,
Mont, was killed by the accidental
discharge Of her fathers revolver, IL
her own hands,
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Mrs. PaImer,s Nomination Consrmed

Washington, Feb. 1.-the senate
today confirmed the nomination OF
Mrs. Bertha H. Palmer, of Illinois, to
be commissioner to the Paris exposi
ton.
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Hardware, Stoves and TinWars
Kitchen Furniture. Plumbers
Goods, Pruning Tools, Etc.

We have a new and complete stock
of hardware, stoves and tinware. to
which we will keep constantly adding.
Our prices will continue to be as low -
Portland prices.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16
JOHN LELAND HENDERSON

ATroRNEYv,AT,LAw, : aI4AT ABsTRAGTER. NO
ESTATE AGENT.
For 81 years a resident OF Oregon and Wash.
tngton Has had many years experience In
Real Estate matters, as abstracter, searcher Of
titles and agent. Satisfaction guaranteed or ne
charge.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

Bigamists in Hungary are required
BY law to live with both wives in the
same house.
The National Live Stock association
recommends leasing government graz
ing lands.
Alan Arthur. son of the late pres;.
dent. lives in Europe. He finds that
bis income goes further there.
Kansas City is to have another in
terurban electric railroad, to run to
Olsthe, Kan, 81 miles distant.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

Henry Hughes. a hero OF the old navy,
has been admitted into the county
almshouse at Chester, Pa, at the age
of 95 years.
Cannonading does not interfere with
the sending of wireless telegraph mes-
sages. This has been tested in South
Africa.
During the last year 25, 202, ,90l BUSH
els of grain and 2.ls8.513 gallons of
molasses were used for the manufacturs
of liquor in this country.
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SOCIETIES..

NANBY W. R. c., No. 16- Meets irst satur
" day OF each month in A. o. U. ". hall at {.
p. m. Mrs. ADELIA SrRANAHAN, President.
MRS. URSULA DUKES, Secretary.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-02-16

uo0D RIVER LODGE, No 105, A. F. and A.
IL M.-Meets Saturday evening on or befors
each full moon. g. Z. WILLIAMS, W, M,
d. MCDONALD, Secretary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-03

f. ziesteld, r. one OF the nropfi.,or. ~ ,hs
Manhattan theater and manager for Anna Held
rushed on TO Vienna last week on mysteriou,
theatrical mission Later he viii ENJOY a vacation
AZ villa ustend. France, that he has leased
fer tho summer.
Willie Collier Il nearing the end Il an uncommon
" successful tour Ut his comedy. MIR smooth In
thFre or tour yeas this YOUNG acor has reached tho
frnnt rank as popular and prosperous star Mr.
collier has been rery lucky WitA Mr. smooth ff
Hhlfh he Is the suthor. IL Is not likely that he Will
attempt 20 provide himself continuously with Ma Va
Of hn oNn writing bui the fact that hs has done
50 this season shows readiness Of resource that
promises we'll for his future He has never h4en
associated with play 90 which he ia not cf,n
tribute something 80 the bcttcrmeni Of H. Ia add.
uou % his own aCsinE The character Il Mr.
Nmooth A. that q Rrntoulsuly liar. not a cansfl
tutcnal liar. nor Is be prrmeiitated liar. As
Mr. Collier presents H. 1t is n the funniest in
perspnAiions 70 he seen 90 the stage today