The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-09-13
THE WORLD OF POLITICS.
The Wllcox-MoIsaacs Trial in Portland
The Grand Jury Ignores Mrs. DIR. Murray.

The Grand Jury Ignores Mrs. DR.. Murray.
Special to THE AsToRIAN.1
COLUMBUS, Sept. 12.-The national
encampment began this morning.
The Grand Army, Woman's Relief
Corps, ladies of the G. A. r. army, of
West Virginia, naval veterans divis-
ion, brigade and regimental associa-
tions, met in various parts of the city
with closed doors.
In the course of his annual address
commander-in-chief Reay says: On
March 81, 1887, the total membership
of our order, in good standing, was
320, 1886. On March 81, 1888, it was
354, PIG, making a net gain of 32,280.
The reports show that on June 30,
there were 1876, ,245 comrades borne on
the rolls. to which may safely be add
ed sufficient number out on trans
fer cards to swell the grand total to
100000.
y. Y. DEMOCRATS
BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 12.-The
Democratic state convention was
called to order at one o'clock by May
or Murphy, of Troy, chairman of the
state committee. George Raines, of
Monroe, was made temporary chair
man. After the appointment of the
usual committees, q recess was taken
till this evening.
MASS. REPUBLICANS.
Boston, Sept. 12.-The Republican
state convention was called to order
shortly after eleven o'clock, by chair
man Burden, to nominate a state
ticket. The present officers, except
the state treasurer, will probably be
renominated. Before the recess q
ballot for governor was taken, result
ing in the denomination of Gov.
Ames by O vote of S53, to $50 for W.
F. Draper. The result will not be
declared till the convention reassem-
bles.
REPUBLICAN GAIN.
LEWISTON, Maine, Sept. 12.-Nearly
complete returns from the second
congressional district show the cleo
ton of Dingley (Rep.) by about $500
plurality, a Republican gain of 1,750
over two years ago.
MASS. PRoHI's.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 12-The
Massachusetts prohibitionists held
their state convention here to-day.
After temporary officers were elected
a recess WIS taken until Z P. NJ.
-- WOULDN'T SIT.
VIENNA, Sept. 12.-The Bohemian
diet opened yesterday. The German
members declined to sit.
PANS OUT WELL.
MUNICH, Sept. 12.-The debts of
the late king Ludwig have been al
most cleared up. There is a good
prospect of rebuilding the royal for
tune.
ITALIAN FLOODS.
ROME, Sept. 12.-Floods in the
provinces of Lombardy and Venice
have done much damage. Many have
been drowned. The waters are sub
siding.
WILCOA- III lSAhC IhlAh.
PORTLAND, Sept. 12.-This morning
was the time fixed for John ID. Will
cox and G. FL. McIsaac to plead. Both
defendants appeared in the court
room looking fresh and anything but
detected. Mr.. Wilcox was repre-
sented by Richard Williams, Esq, and
Mr.. McIsaac by James Gleason, Esq.
Mr.. Williams stated that the defend
ant demurred to the indictment, in
which he was seconded by Mr.. Glea-
son. The court signified his pleasure
to hear the argument on the demur-
rer on Monday next, when Hon. DO
seph Simon will appear as an asso-
ciate of Mr.. McGinn in the prosecu
ton.
What promised to be big court
sensation, namely. the indictment of
DR.. Frances Murray, charged by j.
ID. Wilcox and his detectives with
manslaughter in causing the death of
Mary Schneider, from the effect of un-
lawful medical practice, has fallen to
the ground, perhaps never to be re-
suscitated. The grand jury ignored
the accusation and destroyed all the
testimony presented to them, after 8
careful investigation. This course
exonerated the doctor from all blame
in connection with Miss Schneller's
death.
THE PORTLAND RACES.
Eight thousand people attended
the first day-the event of Portland:
fall race meeting. In the first race
one mile and quarter dash, four en-
tries: Repetta, Coloma, Vicegerent
Rose Lewis. Repetta won; Lewis
second; Coloma third: Time Az
In the 2.25 trot entries, Kitty Lynch
Contractor, Fantasie, Carrie Bell
Palatina; Lynch won lst heat: Time
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