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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-11

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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-11

Council meeting tonight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-12-11
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION.
Many Prominent Lawyers of the United
 States in Session at Cleveland, Ohio.

Many PrOmineht Lawyers of the United
 States In Session at Cleveland, Ohio.
 CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 9.-At the first regular meeting of the National Bar Associa- ton in this city. James O. Broadwell, of St. Louis, the president presided. About 100 prominent attorneys in the United States were in attsndnnce The inaugural address of the president was very lengthy and a considerable portion of the day was taken up with organization. The prelimin- ary meeting of the Association was held in Washington in January, 1887. An inn pertaaS report from the Committee on Uni fosmity of Law was submitted. It recommended the adoption of the statute of New York governing tho negotiablAty of promisSory notes in ordax to avoid the confusion which now exists in interstate commerce from lack of uniformity. The New York lay has already been re-enscted by several States and Territories. If Con gress would prescribe 1t as form for tho Territories and the District of Colurl bia 1t would make . valuable beginning. The re- port w&s discussed at con siderable lencth and was laid over until today. The committee reported that 6 more uniform law on the limitation of acton was needed and presented form for 6 law in which the limitation for action to recover money on 8 contract in writing but not under seal Is fixed st -four years and under; not in writing three years. The report was also laid over for action. The meeting will con- unus three days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
LITTLE FATHERS.
Teaching Children How to Conduct Them
 selves While in the Water.

Teaching Children How to Conduct Them
 selves While in the Water.
 Self-support in the water is so easily &C., comphshed, says Bdbyhood, that children who are old enough to bathe alone in ponds or at the seaside should have the "knack" of 1t explained until they thoroughly and unmistakably understand it and have prac- ticed it sufficiently in charge of their elders to give them a sense of asSu rance and self reliance when alone. It is not generally known that finger laid upon any floating object, like a log, an overturned boat or even an oar, will sustain the body in smooth water sufficiently for the head to be kept free for breathing and seeing. Many per sons are drowned because they exert them selves wildly when thrown into the water suddenly, yet q boat half-illed with water, or with even little more than the gunwales above the surface, will support as many persons as can get their hands on it, if they behave quietly. A person of perfect self possession, though not knowing how to swim, would, ill cases of accident, stand much better chance of life by resolving to remain motionless, with such support, and call until help came, than would an expert swimmer who should Hose his head" and founder around until his strength was ex- hausted.
 In this, as in many other things, the best way to instruct little child is by telling Q story involving such scenes as it is desired to impress upon the listener, followed later by other stories calculated to reach the same end, until the theory is firmly fixed in the child's mind; then, when oppoftuni- ties for practical application come, make the most of them. In no case should 3 fsdr of the water be allowed to impress itself, except such as is based on the swimmers 0oIy1 SNc There is no knowing how soon the occasion may come when parents will be unspeaksbly thankful for having cultivated habit of self-possession in their children at an early age.
 The ability to float on the back, with no support, yet keeping the chm above water, is not so easily acquired, yet 1t is surprising how many boys and girls do acquire it at a very early age In this, however, much de- pends upon the size of the chest capacity relatively to total weight of the body, as well as the set of the head on the should ers and there are some who can not learn ts float
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
Presidential Tickets of 1888.

Republican - President, BenJsmin Han rison, of Indiana; Vice-President, Levi F. MeEton, of New York.
 Democrst-President,G Grover Cleveland of. New York; Vick-President, Allen G Thurman, of Ohio.
 Prohibition-Preside Clinton B. Fisk. of New Jersey; Vlce-President, John A. Brooks, of Missouri.
 Union Labor-President, A. J. Streeter, ofsIllinois; Vlce-President, Charles K. Gun ningham, of Arkansas.
 United dLabor-President, Robert H. Cow. drsy, of Illinois; Vice-President, ". H. T. Wakefield, of Kansas.
 Industrial Reform-Presideut, Albert K. Redstone, of California; Vice.-President, John Collins, of Kansas.
 Woman Suffragists-President, Belva A Lockwood, of Washington; Vlce.President, Alfred H. Love, of Pennsylvania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
INDIANA REPUBLICANS.
Gen. hovsy NominRtsa for Govsrnor-Tl
 Ticket Selected

Gen. hovsy Nominated for Govsrnor-Ths
 Ticket Selected
 INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. a-The Republican State Convention was the largest held tn this State for years. The morning session was devoted to organization. Hon. W. H. Calkins was selected permanent chairman. and made a speech in which several refer ences to Gen. Harrison and Blaine were enthusiastically cheered.
 The platform adopted reiterated the d @ clarations made in Chicago, condemns the Democrats Tor mismanaCemont of the State institutions, criticises the admins tration and dec lares in favor of local op- ton liquor law.\
 The following ticket was nominoted;
 For Governor, Alvin P. Hovey, of Posey county; Lieutenant Governor, Ira J. J.Chase, of Hendricks county; Seoretrry of State. Charles E Griffin, of Lake caunty; Auditor of State, Bruce Carr, of Orange county; Treasurer, Julius A. Lemcl1e, of Vauder- burg county; Superintendent of Public Instruction, Harvey M. La Toilette, of Boone county; Attorney General, Lewis T. Kitchener, of Shelby county; Reporter of Supreme Court, John Griff1Lhs, of Marion county; Judges of the Supreme Court - First District, Silas T. Coffey, of Brazil :; Second District, John G. Berkshire, of North Vernon; Fourth District, Walter Olds, of Columbia City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
FUNERAL OF GEN. EUDES
FIFTY THOUSAND PERSONS AT TEND THE DEMONSTRATION.
Strikers MultIplying-The Parncli Times Bill Passea rhc HOuae.

Strikers MulsIplying-The Parncli
 Times Bill Passes tho House
 PARIS, Aug. 9-The funeral Of General Eudes, the ex-Communist who dropped dead while addressing body of strikers Sunday, took place yesterday, 5000 persons gathering in the streets adjacent to the house, and thousands lining the route to the cemetery, along which cavalry was stationed. The other troops belonging to the Paris garrison were held within their barracks in readiness for any emergency. Traffic iu the streets through which the cortege passed was suspended and the stores were closed.
 Among those who attended the funeral were Henry Rochsfort and Louise Michel. Many flowers and wreaths were placed upon the coffin. The procession accom- panying the remains was tranquil until the Boulevard Voltaire was reached. Here the mob cheered the Commune aud displayed q number of red flags. A detachment Of the Gdrds de Paris charged the crowd and cap tured the flags. The Government had adopted strict measures to suppress any oVtbrsaK, and orders were given to the police to use their arms if their lives we're mensced. The Bo1rse dc TrGpdii was closed by order of the authorities, and was oc- cupisd by a military detachment.
 AAcS 0ES ASAot nn>A in tho Departments constitute ser- ious problem for the Government President Carnot Is averse to using the troops, aad advises the police authorities to use all their own resources before calling upon them for assistance. The strikers are becoming violent Recently they plnn- dered and sacked two cafes, and were dispersed several times by the police while trying tS attack other places There were sons were wounded and over forty arrests made. The trouble at Amiens continues. The proclamation made of tho law of 1S4S there has actually placed the city in a state of seize. The strikers threaten ven- gesnce against M. Cocquel tho msnufac- turer, who they believe had the troops called out against them. At Lyons dis turbances are apprehended. Tho glass workers have resolved 10 strike next Saturday.
 BERLIN, Aug. 9.-The NationdIe ZeitIing says: Prince Bismarck Is com npletely sRtls- fed wIth the meeting ot the Emperor and tho Czar. The results have been ID au eminent degree fortunate, and peace is as sursd for years.
 The bill providing for commission tC examine into the charges made by tue bers of Parliament passed Its third reading In the House of Commons yesterday after noon by a vote of 1S0 to 64.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
CRICKET FIGHTS.
A Disgusting Form of Sport Which xa Very Popular in China.


 There is scarcely any form of sport that is not made the occasion of gambling, but one of the most out-of-the-way examples which has ever come to our notice, is the follow ing, reported by Miss Gordon Cumming, in her "Wanderings in China" The game is not very elevating, nor does it seem that in the long run it could be found very excit- ing; but it does not take much to amuse children, no matter how old they may be.
 We halted in a corner to watch 0 fight be- tween trained crickets. had seen num- Der of these little creatures offered for sale in tiny bamboo cages, but had not realized their position in the gambling world. Cricket fights, however, seem to be as sat isfactory medium for gambling us cock fighting or any kindred sport; so these poor little insects are most scientifically extracted from their hiding-places in old walls, and carefully secured until the great day of battle, when two at a time are placed on a fiat tray with deep rim, and are encouraged to fight, which they do with hearty good will, seizing ono another, and wrestling in good earnest.
 The owner of the victor will, probably, clear quite a handful of cash-possibly Q whole pennyworth, which would be quite fortune for the day. But this form of small betting IS by no means confined to street beggars. Many rich men delight in it, and play for heavy sums, amounting to hundreds of dollars, so that well ll-provided champion cricket fetches quite a large prise. I am told that many of the Bud dhist priests are keen cricket gamblers, this mild sport apparently ranking among the legitimate clerical amusements of China, as the anglers art does in Britain. In Southern China there are regular cricket clubs, which hold their meetings in sheds erected for the purpose. Here the com batants are carefully weighed and meas ured, the bets recorded, and money de- posted and weighed, to insure honesty.
 The Sare of these little creatures is quite an elaborate business. Their diet and gen ersl health are most anxiously attended to. The former includes fish of two sorts, honey, insects and boiled chestnuts and rice. In case of illness there is variety of remedies. If the poor insect has had a chill, mosquito is administered. An asthmatis cricket Is fed on bamboo butter flies, while young shoots of green pea correct fever Bathing is provided for by tiny cup of water. At death the distinguished winners of many fights are honored with silver cof1ns, and the afflicted owners "bury them darkly at dead of night" the reason for secrecy being the conviction that the spirits of the dead crickets will so thirst for fresh victims that, in the fol lowing spring, they will return to their burial place, there to animate new crickets, which, in turn, can be captured and trained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
Two Weeks Of auSpenaa.

OTTAWA, Ont Aug. s.-"It will be two weeks before we have any definite informa- ton regarding the Indian uprising in Brit ish Columbia" remarked Gen. Middleton yesterday. "X have always held," con- nuusd he, "that the force already sent ap Is either too large or too small to cope with Che situation, but had nothing to do with despatching them. aa was away st the hme they were sent out"
 TME latest crime charged against the En- ghsh sparrow is 8 thinning out of tho de- Gghtful mocking birds of the South.
 TRINITY CHURCH, Lenox, Mass, is to have large memorial window inscribed as fol- lows: "In loving memory of Chester Alan Arthur, twenty first President of the United States"
 THE original estimate of the cost of the Congressional library building at Washing ton was 3,0O0, 900, but under present plans an expenditure of $7,00O,O 900 to SIG, ,0O0, ,oOO will be required to finish it.
 THE Merced irrigating canal, in San Iro- quois valley, Colorado, which was lately completed, cost S1, ,60O, 900, and Is twenty seven miles long. It will supply water for about 465 square miles of farming land. A STICK of timber one hundred and fifty one feet long and twenty inches square, be- heved to be the largest piece ever turned out from any saw-mill, has been sent from Puget Sound to an exhibition in San Fran cisco.
 AT an international council of Indians re- gently held at Fort Gibson, Ind. T., steps were taken for the unifcation of all the civ ilized nations in the Territory, with com. mon government and laws for all, in place of the old tribal relations and customs. FIVE English lads, all under twenty-one, B.. J-As Asn %hn aAAx stowaways on the steamer Cambria, and were ordered back to London by the same I ship. The emigrant inspector at that port is vigorously enforcing the Pauper act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
Awaiting NIr. Blaine's Arrival,

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.---Mr. Blaine did not arrive from Europe yesterday. Many peo- pie, including tho reception committee. went down tho bay yesterday afternoon and waited until long after dark expecting the steamer with MT. Blaine on board to put in an appearance.
 The vessel was due here yesterday, but steamship men were of the opin- ion that her arHval would be de- layed. She Is & new boat, and some trouble Is expected with tho machinery whlch has not become thoroughly regu- lated.
 A heavy fog prevailed all day, and it would have been impossibH to sight the vessel at any great distance.
 Ehis morning early those who were dis. appointed yesterday again started for Sandy Hook, and st last accounts were waiting anxiously, but the vessel had not been sighted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
STUBBORN INDIANS.
Thsy Decline to sign Any Paper and wIil
 Return to Their Farms.


 SrANpIra ROCK AGENCY, Dak., Aug. e. The matter of opening the Sioux ressrva- ton is now virtually settled. Chief John Grass arose In tho conference and in- formed the Commissioners that the Indians would sign neither paper, and that they would now return to their farms, regardless of what the Commission ers might say. Grass's speech met with the applause of the Indians, and as soon us he closed the circle was broken and tue Indians started for home.
 All efforts of Cnairm man Pratt to control she Indians were futile, but Agent Mo. Laughiin succeeded in restoring quiet and had tue conference ad djourned with 8 sem blance of order.
 OMAHA. Neb, Aug. S.-ReHabls advices from the Rosebud Agency say that at 8 re- cent council of the Indians they unani- mously pledged them selves not to sign the treaty and to use their influence in prevail ing upon the members of other bands not to do so. Out of 1, 100 inquiries not one In dian has been found in favor of It
 Chiefs Swift Bear and Ten Strike arc the leading spirits in tho opposition and are placing every obstacle in the path of the Commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
BURNEpON THE PRAIRIE.
Horrible Discovery of 9 Ranchman Wh
 Went to vtsis n SeIGhbor

Horrible Discovery of D RanchmRn Who
 Wont to Visit NsIghbor.
 DENVER, Col. Aug. 9.-A special from Durango, Col, gives tho following parti- culsrs of horrible accident which oo- cured en the open prairie, far from the habi$ationR of man:
 A ranohman named Roberts had been working some miles away for another rsuchmsn nasned Saline Recently old man Roberts visited the Saline ranch to see his sen. When the ranch was reached he waa mortified to find the house In a mass of ruins. After 8 brief search he discovered the body of his son frightfully burned and dishgured. Further search re- suited In the discovery of Saliue's body also burned almost beyond recognition. The fire, doubtless, arose while the victims were sleeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
WnInan and Agricnltura.

Statistics show that the propoption of women engaged in agriculture to those earning money otherwise is one to thirty; and of those engaged in agriculture about one-fourth are in Iowa. Great numbers of women take up Government lands, more often unm arried women than married men. Betrothed couples have been known to go from the East and after living on adjoining claims join the two by marriage, and pos sess together ss farm of 4S0 acres or more. Tree claims are also taken by women, especially in Dakota.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
FIVE AGAINST FIVE HUNDRED
Constable Green and Four Others Sur
 rounded on the Keena River.

Constable Green and Four Others sur
 rounded on the Keena River.
 OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 9.-The following is the text of letter received from Con stable Green, who shot the Indian over whose murder the trouble began:
 "HAzELToN FoRT, July 15.-It is danger ous to stay here. There are but five of us in the fort against 500 wild Indians, and all on the murder They have killed i've men since we came up, and they say they are going to kill all of us some night. We don't get much sleep. Have to keep a guard on all the time; we do not know when they, intend attacking us. We have sent to Veto ria for more help, and hope they will como soon, but the Skeens River Is so bad that 1t will take three or four weeks to get here. We do not know the moment we will be shot from the brush and dare not venture from the fort.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
Raiding Tramps In Illinois.

DANvILLE, H., Aug. a-WheR De- tective John aall went to 8 patch of woods north of the city to arrest 8 party of tramps, men and women, he took Eli sha Allen with him as an assistant The arrests were made without trouble; but enc of the prisoners, named George Brown, escaped. Alien was sent out to capture tho runaway and was successful, but the pris- oner was dead when brought in. Allen had shot and killed him. Allen Is now under nnraaf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
CONDENSED DEsPATCHEs.

Governor Gordon, of Georgia, was re- nominated by the Democrats yesterday. His nomination was unanimous.
 The statue of General c. K. Warren was unveilek Wednesday on the Gettysburg Field. Five hundred people were present.
 The Michigan Republican Convention RSsemblsd ys$terday afternoon at Detroit and afssr originating adjourned until to- day.
 George F. Slosson defeated Maupice paiy at SaratoGs last night in the third and last game of tho series of the billiard tOUrna- menk s6nsssSs
 You can not dwell in house or apart ment where the sunlight never strikes and the full daylight never comes, without be- coming depressed, gloomy, sour and sick. This fact is beginning to be recognized by many intelligent persons. The same effect in kind, if not in degree, is produced on the horse or other animal that constantly stands in the cold twilight of never-sun-hghted stable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
WHALERS MAKE A BIG CATCH,
Last Winter Severe in Isehring Sen. but
 Mild in the Arctic,

OTTAWA, Ont. Aug. 9.-The steam ship Seanis arrived to-day at Victoria B. C., from a voyage to the Arctic, whither she Ihad carried coal for the fleet of United States whalers. Whaling cap tains report that last winter was the most severe ever known for ice in the Behring Sea, while in the Arctic it was the most open. On July there were twenty-five American whalers at Port Clarence and not a foreign flag visible. They had all been fortunate ill the seas on's catch.
 The San Francisco fleet numbers forty vessels, aggregating 16,000 tons. No seal ing vessels had been seen in the sea of Ram schatka this season. Several of the whal- CTS got jammed in the ice on April 13 and were not liberated for fifty mine day. No casualties were reported.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
THE BIG RAFT.
Arrival at Vineyard Haven After . Sever
 Dsys' Voyage.

Arrival at Vineyard Haven After Q Seven
 Days' Voyage.
 VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Aug. 9.-The big raft arrived here yesterday after 0 seven days passage from Joggins. Mir. Robinson, the constructor, accompanies it. He reports an ordinarily good passage. He has been detained by thick fog on Nan tucket Shoals, and stopped here to procure coal and water for the tugs. The raft is in as good condition us vixen it left Joggins. Mir. Robinson Is confident that had the other raft taken the inside route through Vineyard Sound, it would have reached New York safely. Hundreds of sight seers visited the raft while 1t was here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
The Texas Liar at Work.

Jim Belvins, living near White Rock, Tex, killed a very large chicken snake a few days ago, Snd noticing the snakes body was unusually large and nl-shaped, made au incision and found 1t to contain Q large cow horn and in the horn prairie rat. It is supposed that the snake chased tho rat into the horn, and to secure the rat swallowed the horn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
TWENTY LIVES LOST,
Great Damage by storm in the harb0r of
 Valparaiso, ChtIl.

Great Damage by storm in the harb0r of
 Valparaiso. ChiIl.
 VALPARAISO, via Gal yeston, Aug. g. During 6 "norther" Monday night, two large bsrks. cue English and the other French. ssak in the harbor after having been in collision. Tho crew of the English vessel, consisting of seventeen hands, anu seven of the French crew were drowned Five vessels were blown ashore and dashed to pieces.
 damage has been done to houses, streets, otc.. by tho bursting of drains.
 Two engines and three cars of train which left Santiago Monday night fell into sriver while crossing bridge. The two engineers and one fireman are mlssina, and are supposed to have been drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
Other Games.

At Cleveland - Clevelands, l; kanaas Cisys, o. Base hits-Clevelahls, II; Ksn- sas Cttys, 8. Errors-Clevelands ,, Kan sas Cisys, 3. Batteries -Bakely and Shy der; Sullivan and Donohuc. Umpirc-Mc- Quade.
 ?. Base hits-Athletics IA; St. Louis, B Etrors-Athletics, 6, St. Louis, 6. Batter ies-Seward and Robinson, Hudson and Boyla Umpipe-Culhbert.
 At tCtncinnati-Cincinnati 6: Baltimore, 2. Haso hits-Cincinuat!s. a; BAltNnope T. Evrors-.CaneinnatIs, I; baltimore, B. Bat eeries-Smith and Keelan; J. Smith and GautZ. Umpire -Gaffpey.
 At Wilkesbarre - NewarGs, 1; Wilkes barre, O.
 Al Elmra--Eastqns, :; Elmiras, O
 At IcrRnton--Rain.
 At SLondon--Troy, 10; London ].
 At hspilton--Eamliton, i Buffalo, 6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
Extouslv. Pork Hackers Fail.

TRENTON. N. J., Aug. 9.-1'he firm of John faylor & O., the leading pork pack CTS in New Jersey have suspended busk ness. Disastrous speeulatieps on the New York and Chicago Produce Exchanges pre- cipirated the failure. Tho liabilities amount to s250, 900 and the firm estimate their assets at $350, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
Italian Paupers in CanadR.

TORONTO, Ont, Aug. s.-President Bas- 500 of the Italian Benevolent Society, in conjunction with Acting Consu ,Gianello, is preparing memorials to be submitted through the onsul-General at Halifax to the Dominion Government and the Italian Government, with @ vlew to the prevention of eae importation of paupsr Italians and kAels GeGsEtion In Toronto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
4 German Embezzler.

BOSTON, Aug. 9.-Fred Haag, the German who was arrested on the steamer Bothnia on a charge of embedding l6,0OO marks from the Hamburg Postof1ce, was ar ralgned to-day, and it was stated that he was willing to return to Germany without papers.