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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
VIRTUALLY SHUT OUT POWERS.
Russia and Austria Propose to Have Ac.
tuaI Control of Macedonia.

London, Dec. 2.-The Chronicle
learns of curious episode. When the
appointment of European officers to
the Turkish gendarmerie in Macedonia
was proposed, Great Britain asked that
three English officers be appointed,
thinking that each of the other powers
would require the appointment of a
similar number. The government OF
Austro-Hungary, however, demanded
the appointment of $50 Austrian Off
GERS, and Russia asked for an equal
number of Russian officers, the obvious
intention on the part of Austria and
Russia being the exclusion of all other
powers from any real share in the
control of the gendarmerie.
The Chronicle says the directors OF
the Macedonian relief fund have re-
ceived advices that pneumonia and
pleurisy are working havoc among the
refugees in the burned villages as the
results of exposure and destitution.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
0ET TIMBER CHEAP.
Rich Tract Near Bend Goes to an East
Concern.

Salem-0ne OF the largest deeds ever
executed by the state land board was
issued few days ago when 1888
acres of land were conveyed by single
instrument to the A. j. Dwyer pine
land company, of st. Paul, MINI. The
land is in the Deschutes pine belt,
southwest of Bend. The consideration
of the transaction is $l9,817, or $1.25
per acre.
The purchase was made in 1898,
when the price of lieu land was $1.25
per acre. As the land was selected be-
fore any extensive buying had been
done in that region, this is probably
the best of the Deschutes pine lands,
and was secured at an exceeding low
price, especially in view of the advance
in the value of timber lands in the last
Ave years.
In the original purchase so rertifi-
Gates of sale were issued to as many
different persons, and all these were
later assigned to the Dywer company.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
PARTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat-Walla Walla, 72c; bluestem,
Tie; valley, 7Sc.
Barley-Feed, $40 per ton; brewing,
$2O@20.5O; rolled, $21.
Flour-Valley, $3.75@3.S5 per bar
rel; hard wheat straights, $3.90@4.1O;
clears, t3.55@3.75; hard wheat pat
ents, t4.20@450; graham, 1875;
whole wheat, t4 rye wheat, s4.75@5.
Oats-No. white, $1.O71a; gray,
81 05 per GENITAL.
Millstuffs-Bran, $40 per ton; mid
dlings, t23; shorts, 500; chop, SlS;
iinseed, dairy food, $19.
Hay-Timothy, tl5@16 per ton;
clover, t12; grain, $l2; cheat, $l2.
Vegetables-Turnips, 65c per sack; f;
carrots, 75c; beets, 9Oc; parsnips, rs
@9Oc; cabbage, 1@1Hc; tomatoes, 81
@125 per crate; cauliflower, 75c@tl
per dozen; celery, 100000; pumpkins,
1c per pound; onions, Yellow Danvers,
S0c@t1 per sack.
Honey-t3@3.50 per case.
Potatoes-Oregon, choice and fancy,
60@65c per sack; common, Soc;
sweet potatoes, sacks, &c; boxes, 2Lc.
Fruits-Apples, 75c@t2 per box;
pears, tl@ so; cranberries, t9@10.50
per barrel.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 30@92Hc
per pound; dairy, 20@221ac; store,
l5@l5hc.
Cheese-Full cream, twins, 14@15c;
Young America, 15@l6c.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, &c per
pound; spring, IOc hens, lOc turkeys,
live, 10@14c dressed, nominal ducks,
1907 per dozen; geese, Sc per pound.
Egsg-0regon ranch, S5c; Eastern,
26@27kc.
Beef-Dressed, 5@6Kc per pound.
Veal-Dressed, small, Sc; large, sc
per pound.
Mutton - Dressed, 5@6e; lambs,
dressed, 6Kc.
Pork-Dressed, 6@6Kc.
Hops-l90S crop, l2@22c per pound,
according to quality.
Tallow-Prime, per pound, 4@5e;
No. 2 and grease, 2@3c.
Wool-Valley, l7@lsc; Eastern
Oregon, l2@l5c; mohair, S5@37c.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
MANS FINGER is SENT BELL.
letter Says Ears and Head VIII Follow
II Troops Remain.

Denver, Dec. 3.-Adjutant General
Bell today received from Telluride a
letter wrapped around human finger.
The letter stated the finger belonged
to a man who disappeared from Tell
lride some time ago, and stated if the
troops we're not withdrawn from Tell
ride the mans ears and then his head
would follow in few days. The letter
was signed rs N"
A physician who examined the finger
said it was evidently cut off shortly be-
lore the letter was mailed.
1t develops tonight that the bloody
inger came from the Office of a local
surgeon, and it is charged that it was
sent to General Bell as joke by GER
tain newspaper reporters. General
Bell tonight issued a statement, in
which he declares he has placed the
matter in the hands of the postal
authorities, and no effort will be spared
to secure the apprehension and punish
ment of the parties responsible for the
hoax.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
SCHOOL FUNDS IN DEMAND.
Borrowers Turn to State When Market
Begins 10 Tighten.

Salem-The indications of a slowly
Tightening money market are tending
to increase the demands for loans from
the state school funds. The state loan
board last week approved applications
for loans to the amount of $69,3l5.
Earlier in the month applications were
approved to the amount of $4,000,
making total of about 100000 put
out in loans during November.
The demand for school fund loans
may be accounted for by two circum-
stances. The state is lending at as low
rate of interest as can be secured any,
where, and in case of hard times the
state will not be forced to call in its
money. An applicant a few days ago
wanted to borrow money from the
school fund in order to transfer his
loan. He then had money from pri-
vate capitalist at 6 per cent. In stat
ing his reason for wanting to change
the loan, he said he thought. it possible
that there might be stringency in the
market within the next year or
two and he was afraid his creditor
might need the money. He knew that
the state would not need the money
and that his loan from the school fund
could stand as long as the security re-
mained good and the interest was kept
paid up,
The rate of interest charged by the
state is 6 per cent. The security re-
luired by the state is greater than that
generally required by private capital
lists, so that many find it inconvenient
to borrow from the school fund. On |
November the state had $2,778, 100
loaned out on mortgage security and |
s63, 800 on school bonds, or a total of |
s2,S41 200.
Every dollar of this is loaned on Sc
ourity that is perfectly safe. On the
first of the month there was cash in
the school fund to the amount of $685.
1872. .S9. Since that time some loans |
have been paid and $780, 900 more has
been loaned out.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
Premiums for Good Roads.

Salem-The Greater Salem CONNER
cial club has adopted resolution pro-
viding a plan by which the city will
stimulate the building of permanent
highways leading into the city. There
are five road districts adjacent to Salem.
The club will raise purse of $4,000
and divide it into premiums of $500,
5000, $40O and 5000, to be awarded to
the road districts according to the
amount of money or labor volunteered
by the residents of the districts for
permanent road building. 1t is pro-
vided, however, that no premium shall
be awarded for more than 40 per cent
of the value OF the amount volunteered.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03

Oregon City-Hermann Anthony, Of
New Era, this county, is believed to
have on his property the only Eastwood
trees in the state. Mr.. Anthony
planted this variety for the benefit the
trees are to his large apiary, which
consists Of more than 100 stands of
bees. When in bloom the trees are
invaluable for honey-making, while
the wood is especially adapted for man.
ufacturing boxes. This variety OF
trees is very general in Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania, Illinois and many others of the
central and eastern states.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
cLAcKAMAS POTATO CROP.
Successful Yields are Being Shipped to
San Francisco.

Oregon City-The potato crop of
Clackamas county was very generally
a success this year, yields exceeding
200 bushels an acre having been re-
ported. Particularly in the vicinity
of New Era was the crop of tubers
prolific.
George Brown, an extensive grower
at that point, reports a yield of 700
bushels from "a acres. Mr.. Browns
crop consisted of Garnet Chill, the
Peerless and Burbanks. Farmers re-
ceive rs cents sack and the product
of this locality is shipped almost ex-
clusively to San Francisco.
Frequent shipments of carload lots
are being made from New Era, and it
is estimated that from 15, 900 to H.
900 sacks will be marketed this year
from that point. AS rule the crop
in this county is of good quality.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
cordwood VIII Be Scarce.

Salem-It is apparent that cordwood
will be scarce and high priced again
next season. For several weeks the
state boards have been advertising fol-
5000 cords of wood to be furnished tc
the state institutions next summer
The bids opened aggregated less than
1000 cords, and the figures named
we're 50. .95 for second growth and $3.50
for old growth, the latter price being
on board the cars, making the prict
delivered 1915. The bids were asked
this early in order that men might
have plenty of time to fill contracts
but the bids were comparatively few.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
WAR CLOUD GONE.
Russla and Japan Effect an Agreement
In corea and Manchuria.

Paris, Dec. 3.-The Associated Press
learns that Japan and Russia are on the
verge of settlement Of the Far Eastern
controversy, which promises to dissi.
pate the war cloud that has been hang
ing over both countries. This settle
ment will be the result Of the negotia-
tions which have been impending for
some time past, and which were assist
ed by the friendly representations Of
France to Russia and of Great Britain
to Japan. The two nations have prac-
tieally agreed upon the basis of treaty,
the signing of which can be prevented
only by some unexpected development.
The basis of this forthcoming agree
ment follows:
Russia will accept the two agree
ments entered into by Japan and Corea,
dated 1896 and 1898, respectively,
under which Japan secured various
rights in Corea, including the mainten-
ance of garrison at Seoul. In ex-
change for this concession, Japan will
accept Russia g treaty with China re-
specting Manchuria. 1t is believed,
though this cannot be stated positively,
that Japan and Russia will reiterate
their support Of the principles of the
"open door" and the integrity of China
and Corea.
In diplomatic and official circles here
much qualification is expressed at the
satisfactory stage upon which the me-
gotiations between Russia and Japan
have now entered. Information has
been received here to the effect that
japan is constructing at Seoul barracks
for /, 900 men, though she now main
tains only 500 in the Corean capital.
This is accepted as an indication that
Japan contemplates the strengthening
of her garrison at Seoul.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
Another Macedonian Rising Coming,

Vienna, Dec. at is again reported
that the Macedonian insurgents are
planning to renew their revolt next
spring, and as the first step along this
line NJ. Dratarscheff has been selected
to head a new revolutionary central
committee. Servia is reported to be
arming for war, and it is believed Bull
garia will be compelled to take the
field against Turkey early in the year,
and that Servia viii aid her in consid-
Grafton of being granted old Servia.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
Panama Commissioners Start Home.

New York, Dec. S.-Dr. NJ. Amadol
and FREDERICK Boyd, special commits
sioners from the republic Of Panama
sailed for Colon today on the steamer
seguranca, having completed theil
treaty mission to this country in two
weeks. 1t is expected that as soon al
they reach the isthmus a constitution
will be framed and arrangements made
Tor the early election of a president
md other permanent officials for the
republic. Carlos Arosema remains al
Washinion as secretary Of the new lie
CATION.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
Washington Wants Money.

Washington, Dec. S.-Senator Foster
is after more money for public build
ings in Washington. He has intro
luced bills increasing the limit Of cost
Of the Tacoma building from $500, ,00C
to 81, ,OO0, 900; increasing the limit al
Seattle from 100000 to $1,000, 900
and increasing the limit at Spokane
from s4O0, 900 to 100000. He alsC
introduced bill appropriating t50, ,00C
for testing American timbers, 25 pei
cent to be expended on the Pacific coast
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
China VIII RetaIiate

London, Dec. 2.-The Morning Post
says it has reason to believe the Chi
nese government has prohibited the
recruiting Of laborers for South Africa
in any part of China. "This decis-
ion, saws the Morning Post, sis main
ly due to legislation by the Dominion
Of Canada excluding the Chinese from
Canadian territory"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
0Ood Promise Of Coal.

John Day Recent investigations
have shown beyond further question
the existence of vast deposits of coal for
many miles along the John Day river.
The interesting thing yet to be determ-
ined is whether the many thin strata,
generally separated by layers of slate
and sandstone, will unite with depth to
form continuous vein sufficiently thick
to be profitably mined. Should veins
of such strength be developed, the value
is a foregone conclusion.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
Plenty Of Feed In John Day.

John Day-Joseph Oliver. for many
years the leading dairyman of Grant
county, says that the recent rains,
warm and bountiful, have placed the
stockmen on a basis of practical GER
tainty as to having ample feed for their
stock in the John Day valley. Mr..
Oliver has always been inclined to take
hopeful view of the stock and feed
supply situation, and vigorously denied
the reported scarcity of hay. He now
points to the fact that large number
of both sheep and cattle have been
driven into the valley.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
tiobson,s Plan for Big Navy.

Washington, Dec. 2. - Ex-Com-
mander Richmond P. Hobson, Of the
navy, has prepared a bill which he
has requested Representative Wiley,
Of Alabama, to introduce in the house
on the convening of the regular ses-
sion, for the purpose, as he says, Of
making the United States the first
naval power of the world during the
next Is years. The bill makes a total
appropriation Of So, $50, 900, 900, por-
tion is to be used each year.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
General Law for Recording.

Astoria-Ofiicials of Clatsop county
are anxious that general law be passed
at the special session fixing uniform
fees in all counties Of the state for re-
cording fees. At present the several
counties exact different fees, with the
result that there is often much ineon-
venience to the recording clerk. An
idea is offered by County Clerk Clin-
ton that fees should be 25 cents per
folio, which would just about cover the
actual cost OF recording.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
Russla BRANCHING Out.

London, Dec. 2.-The Times Pekin
correspondent says that small bodies
of Russian troops are patrolling the
country around Hsinmintun, the ter
mination of branch line of the rail-
way between the great wall and Niu
Chwang, on the pretext of suppressing
brigands, although the region is per-
fectly quiet and peaceful. The Chi
nese are daily expecting to hear that
the Russians have occupied the rail-
road there and have resumed military
occupation of the country down to the
great wall.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
To PrOlOnr Presidential Term.

Mexico City, Dec. S.-An important
bill is before the chamber Of deputies
looking TO the amendment Of the con-
stitution, so as to prolong the presi-
Dental term to eight years. This
measure has some influential sup
pOrteis.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
n.kots piyoress Son lad YoId.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 2.-Judge
James A. Howe, Of the district court,
held today that a decree granted un-
der the Dakota divorce statutes, if it is
proven the non resident litigant re-
sides there merely for the purpose Of
securing divorce, is null and void
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
HOOD RIVER.

hOOD hiNEh.
The pcstofiice is open daily between 5 m
ard 8 p. m; Sunday rom ~ to O'Clock. Mail
I the East close at II 80 a. m. and 9 p. m; f0
the West a. 7l0 a. m. and ;40p M
The carriers on r. II. D. routes No. and No.
2 2leave the postoiiice at $3.50 daily. Mail leaves
For Mt. Hood, daily at l2;So p m; arrives,
1880 a. m,
Fer Chenoweth, Wash, at 7S0 a. m. Tues
DAYS, Tt ursdays AID Saturdays; arrives same
days at 6 p. m.
For Underwood, Wash at 7:30 a. m. Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays arrives same
days at 6 p. m
For White salmon, Wash, daily at 2:45 p, m,
arrives at ii a. m.
WHITE SALMON.
For Hood River daily at Q a. m; arrives at
4:45 pm.
For Husum, Trout Lake and euler, Wash,
daily at 1880 a. m. arrives at II m.
For GlenwOod, Gilmer and Fulda, Wash,
daily at 1880 a. m; arrives at 5 p. m.
For Pinehat and Snowden, Wash, at 1850
a. m. Tuesdays and Saturdays arrives same
days, 10:30 a. IN.
For Bin en-, Wash, daily at 4:45 p. m; ar
riyes at :45 a. m.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-12-03
SOCIETIES.

AAK GROVE COUNCIL No. l42, ORDER OF
" PEND0.-Meets the Second and Fourth
Fridays of the month. Visitors cordially wei
coined. f. U. BRosIUs, Counsellor
Miss NELLIE CLARK, Secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-12
TIMELY TOPICS

Leave your order for a free skirt at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands tomorrow. You can have them made lined or un- lined. e
 All the odd suits in the $14, $15 and $16 styles are punched at the Upson, Singleton Co.'S, and priced $d1.75.
 Specials in mems furnishings for to- morrow at Currans. Several articles mentioned in hosiery and underwear department. @
 Gut prices are still in force at R. R. Harder's. S5, $6, $7.5O suits are now $3.50. Look in Bank street windows.
 Bennington and Pierce pictures, with or without frames. Good line of water colofs and oil paintings at Ziglatzki- Marks.
 Women's shoes, dongola or vtci ef- fleets, eoncaye or military heels, pat ent leather tips, $1.50 at Sample shoe store.
 Prime rib roasts at Castles to-mor- row for 12e a pound; shoulder roasts Sc; fresh shoulders 10c.
 A. special cut in boys $1.5o shoes at SLY at J. c. Jackie &c Sons, 73-75 Bank street See ad to-day.
 The Uunion Supply Co makes a good offer for to-morrow and Monday. Be sure and look up ad.
 Mems balbriggan underwear at Mil ter & Peek's for 25c. 29c and 35c; two pairs mems fancy half hose for 25c.
 Starrett's ~combina tion sets, 12-indh, with center heads, $1; without the heads. 75c. Stag handle jack knives soc.
 Jones, Morgan So Go have put boys $3.5O suits at $2.S7. You can take your pick of several styles.
 Buy your clothing at Mullings' to- morrow afternoon, when you have day light ito select from. They sell the nightly y-made' kind.
 Get a good, strong pair of shoes for your boy for weather such as we are a7-~rasas this week. $1.25 and $1.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-12
UPTON AND M'oREooR TRIAL.
Accused Must Answer Before the
 Grand Jury.

AecuAed Must Answer Before the
 Grand Jury.
 BALTIMORE, June 12.-The prelim- mary hearing of c. Ellsworth Upton and Thomas W. McGregor, charged with complicity in the post office de partment frauds, took place before United States Commissioner Rogers. The specific charge against Upton and McGregor was that they had eonspired with c. B. Smith, a, trunk merchant of this city, to furnish mail pouches to the government at an exorbitant fig ure.
 At the hearing Smith was used as 8 witness for the government. He testi- fled that he bought the pouches in 10000 lots from a firm in Worcester, Mass, paying 30 and 35 cents per pouch On the advice of Upton he put in bid at 90 cents, which was ac- cepted. When he got the money he gave 40 per cent to Upton and Nc Gregor and kept the balance of the profits for himself. He said he sent the bids to Superintendent A. W. Ma chen at Washington.
 Commissioner Rogers bound over the accused men to answer before the United States grand jury, which meets tomorrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-12
ROBERT M'GRATH.
Announcement of His Death a Surprise

Announcement of His Death a Surprise
 to Waterbury Friends.
 Word was received here early this morning of the death of Robert Me Grath, which occurred at the residence of his brother, Dennis McGrath, 3S1 West Vanburen street, Chicago, where he had been visiting for the past few weeks. MT McGrath left here May II and intended to make a tour through the old country after spending vaca- tion with his brother. Yesterday James A. Hynes, the real estate and insurance man, who had charge Of MT McGrath's property, received letter from him in which he complained of the weather and also stated that he was not feeling well. Nothing was thought about that until the telegram. was received announcing his death from heart failure.
 Robert McGrath was born in Ireland AT years ago, but came ito this country with the family when he was about years old and resided in Waterbury most of the time since. He travelled for some time as advance agent for diff ferent shows and circuses and was. we'll known among sporting and the atrica1 men all over the country. He took an interest in sport and was con sidered an authority upon such mat ters. Years ago he engaged in the liquor business and conducted 1t with marked success, retiring a short time since with enough ahead and some to spare if he had lived to round out the century, mark. HA disposed of his wine rooms on the corner of East Main street and Phoenix avenue to Dresher x Kiel shortly after the big fire, and since that time he had toured Europe and spent the balance of his time look ing after his property of which he had acquired considerable. He owned the block where he did business and also the handsome resi- dence on Abbott avenue, a portion of which he occupied him. self and the rest being used by pr Ma loney. He was great adnirer of flowers and shrubs and had a number of beautiful roses in his yard. Writing to his housekeeper recently MT Mo Grabh inquired about the roses and wished that some of them would be placed on his wife's grave
 MT McGratf1's wealth has been vari- ous1y estimated from S50,0o0 to $10o,- GOO. He was one Of the best known men in Waterbury and had many friends who will be grieved to learn of his untimely death Bob" as he was familiarly known, was trifle arbitrary at times, but he had a big heart and never felt happier than when fhe was doing a good turn for a needy fellowman and on this account those who knew him best liked him and feel that the separation has cost them the conpanionship of a warm personal friend. He Is sur-7 ,yived by five brothers and five sis ters, Edward, the real estate man; Thomas F., the cigar manufacturers; Dennis, John, Joseph, Mrs Patrick Nc GraHh, Mrs Edward Cullen, Mrs Ryan, and the Misses Bridget and Mary Ann McGrath, all of this city with the ex- ception of Dennis, who resides in Chi cago. His wife died something over year ago. The remains will be drought here for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-12
Soldiers at Morencf,

PHENIX, Ariz., June 12.-Strike news from Morenci has been very mea- ger. Acting Governor Stoddard re- ceived a telegram from General Bald win saying that he would send troops from Fort Wingate and perhaps would be on the ground himself in day or two, In the meantime he is in commu- nicafion with the commanding officer of the Texas department relative to sending troops from Fort Bliss at Dl Paso. To this Governor Steddard re- piled that the Wingate force would be equal to the emergency.