The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1889-04-05

TELEGRAPIiIC N = WIS /
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wAsnINoroN. April s.--.fhe ntxfesa1y Of
state has been iniormed hy lAe consul general
at Melbourne that ihe Centennial international
exhibition IN that city was officially closed by
the governor, Sir Henry Bsouehan Loeb. on
the 3ist Of Janary last Each nation represent. |
ell at the exhibition was called II turn, and It's |
representative advanced to the platform and
received the governors awards adIudrcd 10 u. |
When the United States was called and the
Gag displayed, there was a demonstration by
the large audience assembled, amounting to an
ovation. This evidence Of cordial good feeling
to our country was most gratifying to all the
Americans there.
NPwreck.
HELENA. Mont, April a.--An east bound
Northern Pacific passenger train ran into
freight train tonight a. prickly Pear Junction,
six miles irom here killing Fireman Charles
Green and two unknown tramps who were
stealing ride. The accident was due to an
open switch.
NAShiN1VNg Aphl ~s-tNoN that Ht
senate has adjourned, President Harrison VIII
60 away for ten daysor two weeks rest. lie
has uniolded his plan to a senator, saying that
he was worn out and must have relief from his
incessant attentions.
A Michigan Election.
DETROIT, Mich, April IAN election was
held in the state to-day Tor justice Of the supreme
court and university regents, also for constiiu.
tional amendment increasing the salary Of the
governor from $1,000 TO $1,000 The returns
received at a late hour indicate the victory ef
the republican ticket and that the amendment
had been carried
Appointments
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The president has
made the following nominations:
James Huston, Of Idiana, to be treasurer Of
the United States.
Elias S Roberts, Of New York, TO be assist.
ant treasurer al New No.k.
William + Wharton, Of MaSsaehusetts, TO be
assistant secretary Of state.
George II Shields. Of Missouri, TO be assist.
ant attorney general, vice Zach. Montgomery,
resigned.
Held Up.
MILTON, Cal, April 1.-THE stage from
Murphy's to Milton was held up by lone high
wayman this morning near Angels. The driver
was ordered to throw out Wells, Fargo 4 Goa.
treasure box and the mail bag, which he did.
They were rihed by the robber, hut only a
small amount was secured. Another mail bag
supposed to have contained valuable registered
packages, was not touched. The Eve passen
gers on the sage were unmolested.
AR Ramor
OMAHA, Neb., April LA rulnor is afoat
in railroad circles here that the Union Pacific
IS making arrangements for the purchase Of
the Oregon Railway & Navigation lines. What
gives .angibility to the TumoFs Is the fact that
to-day c A Dolph, general attorney Of the
above company, arrived In Omaha from Port
land, and was all day closetcd with Vice. PreSi.
dent Holcomb, ofthe Union Pacific. Inquiry
was made, but no further information could be
obtained.
! Not Confirmed
! WASHINGTON, April I.--Abous two weeks
since the president removed demScratic post.
master in Indiana, and nominated good re-
publiran. The senate committee on postoiices
and post roads refused to report the nomination
for confirmation, Tor the reason that the grounds
for the removal Of the incumbent were not, n
its mind. sufficient. The president will re.
nominate new officer when the senate ad,
jonlns, and he viii take his position without
confirmation.
A Seattle Blow.
SEATTLE, April I.-At an early hour this
morning the wind began to blow strongly fren
the northwest. and soon increased to a gale.
AT 1890 Jesse Finch. lad aged IS. starred IL
fishing bot to sail 10 Eagle harbor. Wher
opposite Duwamixh head, two aud half mile,
sway,h his boat was eapSized and Finch drowned
An Ohio Cyclone.
Il CiSciNSATI,o., March 5r.--A terrible gal,
Of wind, accompanied by light rain. passes
ove- the city this afternoon. Many houses Il
the southwestern and northern parts of the cit,
were unroofed and numerous fences prosuaied
Covington and Newport suffered the same way
on For Oklahoma.
SAN Francisco. March 3i.-There has beei
great inquiry for rates Of fare to oklahom.
during the past few day, to take their chance
with the boomers. Ticket agents say tha, III
equipment Of some Of the men going into tn
disputed territory will entitle them to the re
spect Of the natives. A few Of them carry bi,
revolvers at their hips and niles on thei
shoulders.
wanamaker for Prohibition.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3I.-Pos,maxie
General wanamaker made his frs, public utter
ance to-day at the Bethany Sunday shoot OF
the question Of high license and prohibition
He declared in favor Of constitutional amend
m-ns and exhorted persons who listened TO hi
words TO work, pray and vote for it.
! Not GuiIry.
McMINNvILLR, Or, March 3I.--The jur
brought in verdict Of no, guilty in the Nc
: Cune case. The prisoner remained seate
, home quietly bidding few friends good-by
Court adjourned at O'Clock for the term.
Another Oldest.
9 CHICAGO, March 3o.--The oldest man {
record is dead Ills name was Daniel Burke
. and according 10 the certificate OF death return
ed TO the registrar Of viiaisiatistics this morn
ing, he was IA years OF age lie died at III
: institution oflhe Little Sisters Of the Poor afle
. an illness Of six weeks.
; sympathizes With IL.
|, WAsHIscTos, March sI.--Queen Victori
I ca5led through Lord Salisbury to the Biiis
legation in this city to day, directing her carne,
sympathy 10 be expressed 70 the president
the United States on account Of the tenibl
.. naval misfortune at Samoa and the deplorabI
loss Of lie. Edwards, British charge 'aifaires
accompanied by the secretary Of The state, waite
upon the president this aferuoon ana rea
TO him the queens message.
soAe Boomers Fight.
KANSAS Cry, March 3o.--The Times specia
from Arkansas City says that three oklahom
boomes fought for the possession Of a claim nea
Guthrie last Thursday and that two Of then
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