The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-05-03

Investigating the Recent Collision
PORTLAND, May 2.-Shortly before
noon little Nellie Olsen, aged 5 yearI
was shot through the forehead anG
almost instantly killed. She had
been playing with her brothers pisto
which was left carelessly about.
IN THE COURTS.
In the criminal court this morning
when the case of Frank Jachetta in,
dicted for the killing of Charles Olsen
was called, the district attorney
moved for continuance owing to the
absence of a material witness, namely.
the man who was with Olsen on the
night of the shooting and who from
that moment to this had mysteriously
absented himself. The district attor-
ney informed the court that chief of
police W. ]. Barry, of Astoria, could
produce the man in less than weeks
time.
Il do not know whether he will
prove good witness for the state or
one for the defendant" said the pros
ecuting attorney; "still, I want him
here to testify"
Judge J. F. Caples objected to the
continuance merely because he was
prepared to proceed with the trial,
but judge Stearns ov erruled the OBJ
lection and the matter was continued
until next Thursday.
MCIsAAC's CASE.
The examination of G. w. McIsaac,
charged with forging the firm name
of Waddell, McCully & Co., which was
set for $50 this morning, was contin-
ued till 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The hearing will take place in the
justice court of south Portland pre-
cinct.
wM. fuckers SUIT.
The libel suit of VIM. Tucker,
against the OtteTspooL was taken to
trial in the United States district
court this morning. Morris Evans is
the master of the ship. It is alleged
by the hbellant that while enroute to
this port he was sent up into the rig
ging of the ship, and in consequence Of
recent application of grease the
woodwork, on which he had to stand
was very slippery. While in the per-
formance of his duty, and under the
direct orders of the officer, he slipped
and sustained very severe sprain to
his ankle. He was not given the at
tention that he needed, he claims, and
In consequence his foot became badly
inf1amed and so bad in a short time
that he could hardly walk: yet in
that condition, with the bottom of
his foot completely raw, he was
compelled to perform his regular
duties.
When the ship reached this port
he was in very bad condition, and
Immediately given medical and sur
gical aid at the hospital.
When he came into court to-day he
walked by the aid of a crutch, and the
condition of his foot was sufficient to
show that his injuries were not prop
erly treated when he was first hurt.
Various members of the crew were ex-
amined on the witness stand, among
them being Geo. F. Wilson, Thomas
Perry, Evan Roberts and John Di-
neen.
DR.. Curtis Strong, who attended the
ibellant at the hospital, also testified
to the condition of the injured foot
and ankle. From the testimony of
several of the sailors it would appear
that the rigging of the ship was not
very safe, as they stated it to have
been in all respects in exceedingly bad
condition.
AN OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION.
The investigation of the collision
between the Canadian Pacific COM
pany's steamer Danube, and the
steamer Alliance was resumed to-day
by the local inspectors, with closed
doors. The officials who are conduct
ing the examinations do not desire any
of the testimony to be given publicity
until the matter has been thoroughly
digested.
Inspector Ferguson said to an As
ToRIAN reporter this evening that it is
the most complicated case he had ever
to deal with, owing to the numerous
conflicting statements.