The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-11-16
TELEGRAPHIC.
Specials to The AstOrian.
An Important Railroad Agreement.
Confederation ofFarmers and Mechanics

CHICAGO, Nov.15.-A ten years agree
ment has been made between the Alton
road and the Kansas Pacific branch of
the Union Pacific covering freight and
passenger business TO all points between
Chicago and the Pacific coast. The
Union Pacific railroad company is to fix
east bound rates, and the Alton the west
bound rates. 1t goes into effect on
March 1st, 1890,
MARION GETS A PRIZE.
PARIS, Nov. 15.-The French academy
has awarded prize to Marion Crawford,
an American author.
TEE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 15.-The Knights
of Labor committee on law resumed its
report Immediately after the convention
was called to order and continued until
the hour arrived when the committee
from the Farmers alliance was to be re-
ceived. They appeared headed by Presi-
dent Livingston, who said he felt sure
when the convention met at st. Louis on
Dec. 9, confederation would be formed
and it would be equally beneficial TO-
both orders.
In Powderly's reply he thanked God
for the day, and said that the day when
the farmer snd mechanic could stand
side by side and work for the same
object had always been dream of his.
The entire meeting was most enthusias-
| tic and every mention of confederation
was met with laundering applause.
FIRE ON A STEAMER.
SAN Francisco, Nov. ia fire was
discovered this morning on the steamer
HGlodii which was lying at the Oceanic
dock ready to sail for Honolulu to-day.
The steamer had full cargo, including
much valuable merchandise intended for
Christmas trade at Honolulu. She was
at once towed to Mission Rock, and the
fire eItinguished by swamping her on
the mud flats. The extent of dam
age is not known, but it will probably be
considerable. The HdsUGii was formerly
named the Del Norte, and she vas re.
Gently purchased by the Widen Steam.
ship company, of Honolulu for $50, 600
She was intended for the inter-islan6
trade.
AIRY, FAIBY Lillian.
CHICAGO, Nov. Sc. E. LEONARD
Lillian Russel's father, says she did moi
elope. She had a severe cold, and fol
lowed the physicians advice in deciding
not to appear on the stage. He went
with her to the train. 1t is rumored IN
theatrical circles, however, that she has
gone to New York to meet w. G. Stan
ford, a young club man with $500, 200
yearly income.
/ STATE BOARD DENTAL EXAMINERS.
PORTLAND, Nov. 15.-Since the state
board of dental examiners was appointed
subsequent to the act of the legislature
February %, 1889, that board Of
officials has granted certificates to lat
dentists. A member of the board said
this morning that every reputable den
tist in the state has appeared before the
board either to pass an examination
show his diploma or prove that he wa
practicing in the state previous to the
passage of the act.
AFRAID OF TIE FEVER.
HoPKNsv1LLE, Ky., Nov. 15.-Grea
excitement prevails in Webster count,
over the appearance of terrible spotted
fever scourge that ragged in that county
last winter. A number Of new cases ere
FApoytsd. from villages surrounding
possible is being done to prevent It
spread and keep the terrified peopI
from deserting their homes as they dix
last year.