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, 1890-02-27
THE HUNT EXTENSION
Meeting of the Portland
Board Of Trade.
A COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
The Road to BE Extended to Port
land as Rapidly as
Possible.

PoRrLANp, Feb. 2O.--A special meet
ing OF the board of trade was held this
evening. President Macleay announced
that the object Of the meeting was to re-
ceivc the report from the committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting OF thc board
10 wait upon MIR. q. w Hunt and re-
ceive proposition from him in regard
to ot ttonding his system Of railroads to
this city.
Mr.. Hunt proposes that this railroad
be extended from its present western
terminus, Hunts Junction, to East Port
land or Albion on or before Dece IA ber
Is, 1891, and that the construction of
said extension will be commenced on or
before May 1, 1880. upon the condition
that the city or the citizens Of Port
land shall forthwith subscribe for
and take at par 100000 of
the first mortgage bonds oi said railroad,
the said bonds TO bear the date ol jan
uary |. 1880, and to bear interest at the
rate OF O per cent per annum, the inter
est to be payable January and July
of each year said bonds to mature on
january /. 1890. and to be lien upon
all the road now con strtctcd and to be
hereafter constructed by said Oregon
n Washington Territory t@ilroad com.
pany, sGii bonds to bc taken ana paid
ior Immediately upon the completion Of
each section OF ten miles OF said eNten-
sion at tho rate Of SlO0, 900 Of bonds ior
each ten mile section. the construction
of said railroad to commence at this end,
and such sections OF the ten miles 20 bo
counted consecutiVely from this end
eastward to Hunts Junction.
II isa part of this proposition that
said railroad viii bridge the Columbia
riycr as soon as perm ission therefore Gun
be obtained from congress, and such
permission will be obtained at the earli-
est possible practicable date, and the
Willamette river as soon as permission
therefor can bo obtained from the
proper authorities. and that said rail.
road will be extended into Portland
proper, as soon a. soon as said bridge
can lawfully lac built but, until per
mission has been obtsined to build said
bridge across said Columbia river, 1t may
be crossed by transfer.
a committee OF fifteen were appoin ted
to inquire into the matter further.
, 1890-02-27
DRANK EMBALMINe FLUID.
The Peculiar Death of a Carpenter at
Portland.

PoRrLANp, Or, Feb. 2l.-To-day man
named Edward johnson died under pc
culiar circun stances. Hc was working
with some carpenters near an under,ak-
ing establishment. johnson was very
much intoxicated, lie said he was very
thirsty, and soon after entered the un-
dcrtaking shop in quest of water. lntho
back end ofthc shop stood barrel con-
tanning quantity Of embalming fluid.
johnson picked up glass and, dipping
IL into the fluid, lifted It to his lips and
drank several large swallows. As the
fluid Is very poisonous, johnson grew
dcalhly sick, lay down and soon after
died. Tue general suppOsition is that
John son took the draught through "a
mistake, thin king II was water, but some
believe he drank the tluid, knowing that
IL was poison. with suicidal intent.
Deceased was about 40 years old and
unmarried. lie has lived in Portland
for many years, and was an old fireman
under the volunteer regime.
, 1890-02-27
BIG onAIS ELEVATORS.
They WIN he Bniit at Once at seat
tie.

SEATTLE, Feb. 22.-rhe Seattle wheat
warehouse ana elevator company, q
corporation formed of citizens for the
purpose of building grain warehouses
and elevators, in pur'uance Of the con-
ditions OF the agreement with the
Northern Pacific, to give Seattle equal
rates with Tacoma, met tonight
at the Rainier hotel. 1t was
decided to It once commence the cree
tion of large warehouses on the site Of
the Oregon improvement COmpany's
coal bunkers with capacity of 5000
bushels of grain. which amount has al
ready been guaranteed the company by
the Eastern Washington wheat growers.
The warehouses and elevators will he
built in time and with sufficient capacity
to handle all the wheat offered this sea-
son, aud 1t is the purpose of the COM
pany TO greatly increaSs them next year.
Senator c. q. Austin, of Pomeroy,
Garfield county. was elected manager oi
the warehouses, and he will make can
vass Of the eastern part OF the state Tor
sh pments this season.
, 1890-02-27
SACRED To GRANT.
The Curious History OF Room In
the Stewart Mansion.

NEw YoRK, Feb. 2l.-The preparations
for the Transforming Of the Stewart
mansion into a club house for the Man
haitian Club brought TO light the curl
Gus history OF one fits rooms. 1t will
he remembered that General Grant and
sir. Stewart were intimate friends, and
when Grant WIS elected president Stew
art had u room In the house especially
Tilted up In his honor, The original
outlay was $4,000, and IL was re-
furnished several times. No one except
Grant ever occupied IL. He had u key
TO the house and one to the room, and II
was kept sacred 10 his use, Since
Grants death II has not been opened
until few days ago. when it was in
spected by committee Of the Manhat-
tan Club.
, 1890-02-27
DEATH OF JOHN JACOB AsToR.
A Grandson Of the Founder Of the
Fortunes OF the Family.

NEW YoRK. Feb. 22.--John Jacob As
tor died this morning of heart failure.
Astor complained yesterday morning oi
feeling unwell, but In the evening went
out to dinner. After he returned no be-
came so III that the family sent for DR..
Fordyce Barker When he reached the
bedside, no found the patient already
dying. Hardly any pulse wss percep,i.
BILE. Astor continued TO sink slowly un.
til O'Clock this morning, when he died.
There were present at his death bed Will
lam Waldorf Astor and a couple OF
other relatives.
John Jacob Astor was the eldest son
Of the late William Astor and grand.
son Of tho original John Jacob Astor,
who founded the fortunes OF the family.
Of the Astor family, aud was botn sixty
leaving John Jacob q two-ik. .rda share
ofhis estate valued at 500, OOO, 900. Dur
ing the civil war Astor went to the non
and served with credit as nido do camp
to General Mcclellan. Iiei is succeeded
by his only son, William Waldorf Astor,
who was minister to Italy some years
ago.
The funeral will take place Tuesday
from Trinity chapel.
THE RICHEST MAN ~ AMERICA.
Thus passes away perhaps the richest
man Of America. Certainly the head oi
the richest family In this country. The
benefactions Of Astor and his wife, who
died two years ago, were many and
great
, 1890-02-27
THE INSANE KISo OF BAVARIA
onen Violent. aud uis Condition said
to Bs Violent.

MustcH, Feb. 22.-rhe insane king of
Bavaria hos now fallen into condition
OF stupor with occasional outbreaks of
violence. lie may live In this way for a
long time. but will never be any better.
lie seems to have the idea of being under
surveillance, and the attendants hide as
much as possible all appearance of au.
thority over his movements Twice he
broke all the front windows in his apart.
mont, and since thon the glass has been
protected by wire. The kings beard 10
very long and thick, AS he will not per-
nit II to bo trimmed, He washes his
hands and face very infroquenty, aud
can seldom be persuaded to take a bath.
lie is extremely fond OF cigarettes, und
smokes thirty daily. lie does not recog.
niIe even his own servants excepting an
old woman, who used to carry him in
her arms when he was u baby, and tho
last rays of his fading intelligence rest
on her alone. When recently Informed
of the death of his mother he showed Ia o
signs OF comprehension or grief
, 1890-02-27

THE 3 UTHEEN QUESTION:.
George w. Cable speaks BEFORE the
sfassaehusattx Cinb.

Bos1os, Feb. 22.-fThe Massachusetts
club to-day listened to an address upon
the Southern question by George
". Cable. Aftor sharp ar
rairnment OF the various schemes
for diyerting the simple necessities
Of free government deportation, dis
franchisment, etc. Mr.. Cable said; "If
men can no. reconcile their selfish re-
cards, or sense of expediency, 10 q dec
laration for equality in all public rights
Al once, let them try few ss q
time. During tho two years and
a half before the next presidential elec.
tIon. let IL be made plain that federal
Intervention Is not the willing choice OF
the republican, or any party, and that
THAT Il. with the whole nation, most
covets for every Southern state Is
lsrre, full, universal and prosperous q
seli government rs can be found in
any part Of tho nation, and then In the
name of the common welfare and the
nstion's honor, let the word be given out
mat if bv 1877 any state In this Union
mas no, at least begun. with good
show Of completing the esiseiishmsne
m equal American rights for all
arpericans. the men Of this nation who,
in whatever party, believe In frce gov
s,rmsnt will strain their every nerve
and slnew TO give the nation nrsaaen.
and a congress that VIII estAnnsh u
peaceably. promptly and iosSs|
, 1890-02-27
sILoorT, TBE ToRoEE.
a Report That lie l. In wash In gton-
His Description.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 90, "A report
reached here that it is supposed that
Silcott, the absconding cashier OF the
scrreantsat.nrms of the national house
of representatives, is somewhere in the
state Of Was hington.
Following Is a description Of him :
Fiity-ono years of age; height, 5 feet I
inches weigh, lg5 pounds; corpulent,
with heavy stopping shoulders and pro-
trudiug stomach; ruddy com y,exion (;
short thick neck; pleasant face; blue
eyes gray hair, nnd bald on top of the
head. lie has a scar extending from
tho eyebrow to the nose, which has
caused q sluint or cast IN one Of his
ewes. lie wore, when he lett here long,
chin whiskers and mustnche, mixed
with gray, He wears q No. 7 shoe, iect
pigeon. toed and very offensive when eN-
posed. lie Il an inveterate smoker. and
all occasional drinker. his tayorlie being
WHISKY lie uses glasses In reading.
, 1890-02-27
A CATHOLIC INNOVATION.
A Decree Issued Abolishiag tho
Lrnten Fast

sr Iouis, Feb. 22.-The Western
Watchman, prominent Catholic weekly
journal Of this city, prints to-day letter
from its Roman correspondent, in which
no says that the congregation OF the Uni
versal InQulsition has issued a decree,
signed by Cardinal Monaco, and pub
lshed in the official organ Of the vatican,
abolishing the len,en fast and abstinence
this year. This is extended to the whole
world, the letter says. wherever
the ordinarles shall judge the dis
this setting aside of the Lcntcn obliga-
ton, 1t is claimed, Is the prevailing in
iiuenza which is ma King such ravages in
all parts OF Europe, and Is thought to be
prevalent In tlIe United States. This
to the Roman Catholics, us il is stated to
be the first ono of the kind ever issued in
the history OF the church.
, 1890-02-27
FESTIVE LEG IsLAToRs.
They Cause q Disastrous Fire at Hell
ena Through Carslossn e-s.

MfSSEApoLls, Feb. 2l.-The Journals s
Helena, Mont, special saws; At 2
O'Clock this morning fire was discovered
in the Granite block, and the building
was completely guttcd. There is no
question but the fire was caused by ire-
crackers carelessly thrown by members
of the Legislature during the jolliication
over the wind.up OF the legislative ses-
sion. The legislative journals books
and papers were destroyed.
The losses werei TLe Helena Cloth
ing Company, S25 600; the American E1-
lfcss Company 5000; T. II. Kelcn-
schmidt, ON the building, $4,000, and
some minor losses
, 1890-02-27
ron PORTS or DELIVERY.
Senator Doiph's uiii Appropriation
SEQ. 900 for Alaska.

WAsufSaros, d. e., Feb. a2.-scnainr
Dolph's bill to constitute Mary Island,
Wrangol, Juneau, sand Point, Kodiak
and Ounnlaskh ports Of delivery within
the collection district OF Alaska, and ap-
propriating s25OoO to erect Unnecessary
buildings at Mary Island aud Sand
Point was referred by the senate com
mittce IN commerce to Secretary Win.
dom for an expression Of his views
thereon
In response the secretary says that
Mary Island Is OF no value. except fof
custom house purposes. This has been
recommended rs the best sito
for the port of tho pcniu-
sula trade by the officials OF customs,
revenue, marine and coast survey.
Wrangel 100 miles north ofMary island,
has already hean constituted customs
station by ad ministrstiyo action. 1t 4,
an old and somewhat important station
of trade. juneau Is on the main land oi
the peninsula, 200 miles Forth al
Wrangcl, toward Sitka. The necessary
offices and buildings are there. II Is q
large and ilourishing town, tho center
Of tho mining industries Of the Territory.
Kodiak II ON the island Of that name,
nearly luD Wllct west OF cllkh. ~ b iiie
ocnter of tho salmon fishing and clln-
ming industries. There Is q single officer
and proper building on the ground.
sand Point Is on Papoit island, one OF
the Aleutian chain, several hundred
miles from the mainland. IL Is the rem.
devious for hundreds Of fishing aud
hunting vessels, and, therefore. the most
important customs station In the terri
tory. The inducements, says the secre-
the traffic with the natives are 80 great
and so largely exercised that no lime
should be lost In providing the nsces-
sury supervision. Ounalaska Ia In the
Aleutian chain, 100 miles west of sitka,
az the principal entrance to Behring sea.
A customs officer has been stationed
there for many years. Except ut Mary
Island and Sand Point. the secretary
ssys there will be no expense consequent
s.Tf lath Ia
, 1890-02-27
ExorTEmENr IN MONTANA.
Unexpected DiscoycrIes of Rich Place 9
Gold NIIpos.

ST. PAU. Feb. pa letter received
here from Montana says that the north
ern half Of that state is excited over the
unexpected discoveries of placer gold
mines, silver and lead galena in tho
mountain spurs and hills Of tho great
reservation, as we'll as in the belt OF the
mountains. One man near Maiden Is
crushing enough rock with twenty
stamp mill 10 turn out every month
100000 In bullion.
The projected railroad extension from
Great Falls will, 1t Il believed, hasten
the develop ment Of that section into ono
OF the richest mineral belts In America.
The state mining inspector says that
over ZOO mining claims have been To-
laws
, 1890-02-27
on THE Down GRADE.
Jake Kiirain VIII Retire From tn,
Ring TcmporariIy,

NEw ORLEANS, Feb. 2l.--Jake Kilrain
Is abou, to retire temporarily. He has
been on the down grade for some time,
and recognizes the fact that II will be
best to accept the advice Of Muldoon and
others, huCumatism or something else
has been gradually getting the best Of
him. lie can hardly close up his hands,
and his right shoulder is lame and his
legs are very sore. IL has been decided
that he will 80 to the Hot Springs Ark.
as soon US possible and remain there
for live weeks.
, 1890-02-27
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
A Speech by chief Justice Fuller at
Chicago

CHICAGO, Feb. 2?.-Atthe anniversary
celebration Of the Union League Club
this evening in honor Of Washington's
birthday an interesting programme was
presented, Several speeches were made,
The principal one was 10y Chief Justice
Fulleron "our Federal Ju dietary" "fhe
sentiment" he said, '"is obviously ap-
propriate to the celebration Of Washing
tons birthday, for IL was Washington
who urged upon the continental con-
fress, while the smoke of Bunker Hill
still fingered in the air, the creation of
q federal tribunal with jurisdic.
tion co-eNtensiye with what were
the united colonies and provinces
of Great Britain in North America,
and later, when the constitution was put
into operation, Washington, with ch ar.
acteristic sagacity, forcseeing the great
pa-. which tho judicial department
would play in tue development Of our
institutions, called It, In his letter ten
dering the chief Justiceship TO Jay, The
keystone of tho political fabric.
The chief justice spoke OF the iudC.
mcnts and powers OF the federal judicial
department, and said that nothing
has done more to commend that depart.
ment to tho confidence and respect OF the
people than its scru plilous abstinence
from the decision Of strictly political
questions and It's rigid adherence To the
exercise OF none but judicial powers.
1T Is the conclusions OF the judicial
department" he continued. that dem
os tratcs the success OF popular gov.
crnmen, since IL implies tlis capacity to
deserve self-irnpOsed restraint. IL
seems to me that as the years roll on
the Judiciary gains more aud more in
tho affection and trust of the people.
The federal and state courts arc parts of
one whole, and their lights shine from
the same armament alike. They seek
that understanding heart which will en-
able them to discern between that which
is good and that which IL had, and so
TO SIT wisely in Judgment amid so great a
people, the people OF George Washing
, 1890-02-27
THE NORTHERN Pacific.
A Big Appropriation Male TO Com
picte the gacom "a Car shops.

TACOMA, Feb. 20.-A New York spe-
cial to the Globe says; The Northern
Pacific directors held a three hour ses-
sion to-day, in which a great deal Of i'm
portant business was transacted, especi-
ally to Tacoma, as an appropriation Of
ssl5,OoD was made for immediate con-
struction, to complete the car shops on
the flats north OF the Puyailup river
The board has also authorized the i'm
mediate construction of branch lines
through tho Green river and Raging
river coal fields TO Snoqualmic river,
distance OF about eighteen miles; also,
the construction of three miles OF road
from the Burnett, or South Prairie, coal
mines up South Prairie creek to tho
mines of the Washington Improvement
COhpany.
, 1890-02-27

A Helena woman tilis Man Who
Attempt. to Outrage Her.

UFirNA. Feb. 2l.-Mrs. Charles ONO
the wife OF wood-chooper who lives at
Black Trail Canyon, on Wednesday
evening shot and killed I'd Smith, a
former employe OF ONO, who attempted
to outrage her, She was alone in the
house when Smith entered and assaulted
her, swearing that he would accomplish
his purpose if he had to kill her. They
had fearful struggle, Smith using "a
knife, Hnd she u revolver Amer firing
four or live times incfiectiycly, she shot
smith through the head, Just as lie was
about to plunge the knitcinto her breast.
Mrs ONO is in custody, but will prob
nblY be relcAse on the examination.
, 1890-02-27
THE FISHERIES DISPUTE.
Blaine and Psunccfote Come to an
UnderstandlnE.

NEw YoRk, Feb. 2i.-A apecial from
Washington to the Mali and Express
says; II reported that an understand.
ing has been reached by Secretary Blaine
and Sir Julian Pauncefote concerning
the fisheries question. The results
reached arc that the American fishermen
are TO have the same rights In Canad ian
waters as Canadians enjoy in American
waters.
TO secure this concession Mr.. Blaine is
reported to have agreed to the admission
same terms that American soalers are
permitted there. The secretary. how
ever, extenss the privilege merely ms an
oiiset, not an a rent,nciation Of the mare
clausum policy. which he hsas at all
times no persistently maintained.
, 1890-02-27
ONE Man INSTANTLY KILLED.
a Train OF Locomotives Wrecked
Near Sis,on.

SIssoN, Cal, Feb. 2l-While q train
OF eight locomotives was returning from
the scene of the blockade early this
morning, the middle coupling broke
four miles north OF this place, causing a
collision between the rear engines and
the forward ones. A large number OF
laDOrers were riding on the engines.
one was instantly killed and three were
seriously injured one OF whom will
probably die, Two of the engines were
badly damaged, and the track was
blocked
, 1890-02-27
HUNTINGTON AND WILLARD,
Negotiations Pending for the Sale of
Goal Lands In yyashinvtou,

NEw YoRK, Feb. 2o.-It Is reported
that heavy negotiations are pending be-
tween e. p. Huntington and Henry vii
lard, whereby the former will become
the purchaser of large tracts OF coal
lands in the new state of Wash In gton.
The details arc withheld, but It is under
stood thar the acquisition of these lands
will cost Huntington and his associates
several millions, independent Of the
money they will oxpend tor tho estab-
traffic
, 1890-02-27
TO WORK AMONG THE LKPERs.
DEMPSEY AND LA BLANCHE,
The Formers Friends Want to Bring
Them ToKeiher.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 20-Jack Dcmpseys
friends here demand fight between the
Nonpareil and LaBlanohe, and are will
ing TO back their pet to the amount of
Sl5, 900. sullivan says that Dempsey
will win, II within five pounds OF
LaIBlanche's weight.
, 1890-02-27
DIED OF HEART DISEASE.
A Bridegroom suocumbs on His Wed
ding NIkht.

BRAIarRp, MINI, Feb. 20. The story
of the widow of a half marriage last
night is the sensation of the city to day.
Last night Miss Dean was married to ].
Bulmer, a yard train clerk of the North
ern Pacific After the evening had
been spent with friends the twain reti rod.
In Few moments the remaining guest
were horriiied 10 see the bride rush
downstairs in her night dress with the
cry that her husband was dead or in a
faint Rushing upstairs the excited
guests found the bridegroom In bed un-
conscious. A doctor was hastily sum
monod, but confirmed the worst fears.
Heart failure had caused his death.
, 1890-02-27
cALIFORNIA sLIanrED.
Immigrants Prefer the Advantages q
Oregon and Washington.

SAN FRANCISCO, FeL. 22.-Caliiouia
has been expecting immigrants all win
ter, but they have not come in the mum
bers hoped for. The people here were
glad to see thcm pour into Oregon and
Washington, ior thereby the Pacih
coast states as whole were benefited,
but this state was naturally s.;ssh
enough to want goodly share herself.
III. Van Arfnon, for many years imni.-
grafton agent for the Southern faciiic
Company, figures out that there are just
as many people coming to the Pacific
coast now As there were In 1856 and 1857,
but they 60 to Oregon and Washington,
simply because they are iniormed that
high price of lands in California keeps
the immigrants out
, 1890-02-27
TO GO AROUND THE WORLD.
Two OF the Canadian Pacific steamers
to lie Set Apart.

MONTREAL Feb. 2i.-The Witness
says; The Canadian Pacific railroad is
arranging to have two of their steamers
20 around the world, They will start
from Montreal. ualif.s and New York
in the fall so rs to avoid the summer
heat In India and the SueZ canal. They
will run via London, Gibraltar,
Malta. suez, Penang. Colombo, Cal
cutta, Hong Kong, Sosohoma and Van
couver, and the passeR gers will be on
the same steamer throughout the voy-
age.
, 1890-02-27
A VEHEMENT SPEECH.
Sir John Macdonald waxss Tragicsiiy
Eloquent.

OTTAWA, Feb. 20-In the commons to.
day the debate on the ant-French bill
was continued. Premier Sir John Mac.
donald mado the most vehement and
passionate speech he has ever made In
the house, franticalS waving his arms.
lie appealed to the followers
and the members of the opposition
question, which, IL allowed to 20 on,
would only ruin Canada's credit and
prosperity, finally ending in q bitter war,
In which race should be armed against
race, blood against blood, creed against
creed, religion against religion and
language against language.
, 1890-02-27
AGAINST LOTTERIES.
a nm Anne ndins III" Presont Law In
ttDd uccd In the senate.

- 'fAih Wv ibW
ttDd uccd In the senate.
WAsuiSGr0S, Feb. Ex-senator Saw.
yer introduced bill to-day to amend ~
certain section of the revised statutes
relating to lotteries, II provides that no
letter or circular. concerning the adver-
tisement OF lotteries, or so-callcd gin
enterprises, for distributing money by
chance, and intended to deceive the
public, shull be sent through the mails,
Any person found guilty OF using the
mails for this purpose shall be fined not
less than 500, nor more than $500. The
postmaster general may also, upon find
ing any person engaged In the business,
instruct the postmaster at the towns to
which registered letter, are sent In
answer to such advertisements to return
thcn TO the persons who mailed them
with The word fraudulent stamped ON
tn, outside,
, 1890-02-27

The emperor was confident that the
rescripts would check the successful
progress OF the socialists, and is conse.
quontly enraged at the discovery that
this was all an Illusion. Bismarck is
quoted US SAYING: "The rcscript will
assist the socialist candidates, and can
not weaken them.n 1t Is thought likely.
therefore, that the emperor viii rctuFn
TO the guidance OF Bismarck.