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COLUMBIA RIVER.
Centennial Anniversary of It's Discoy-
cry by Captain Gray.

cry by Captain Gray.
ASTORIA orr, May 11.-One hundred
years ago to-day Captain Robert Gray
| entered the mouth of the Column bia
River in the ship Columbi At the CEN
tennial celebration to-day this event was
reproduced. The four-masted barken-
tine Chehalis, Captain Watts, persouat-
ing the ship Columbia, drew away from
the wharf with number Of invited
guests aboard, among whom were num-
Der of pioneers, and passed the United
States cruisers Baltimore and Charleston,
lying in the harbor. A band was aboard
playing columbia" The ship represent
ing the Columbia proceeded 10 the end of
the Government Jetty. Returning she
dropped anchor in the exact spot where
Captain Gray anchored one hundred
| years ago.
Indians, with painted faces, came out
| in canoes, bringing salmon, just as they
met Captain Gray. Numerous vessels
| steamed around and saluted the Column
| b1a. The Columbia answered the salute
by dipping the ensign, while cheer
\ went up from the crowd. a flag was
| then presented to the vessel by Mrs. NJ.
| j. Kinney of Astoria. Three cheers were
| given as the flag was hoisted to the miz-
| zen truck. The anchor was then weighed,
the ladies of the party mounting the
cdpSldu. Inc OOlunlDla Lnen proceeded
on her voyage to Astoria When the
cruisers Charleston and Baltimore were
| passed they were saluted with tremen-
dous cheers.
Amidst the whistling of steamers,
mingled with the thunder Of cannon
from the men-of-war and batteries on the
shore, dipping of flags, cheering of thou
sands and waving of hats and handker-
chiefs, the Columbia arrived at the dock.
At 1:30 this afternoon grand street
parade was had. Colonel Anderson, u.
). A., was Grand Marshal. The process
sion was mile and half long, and was
made up in the following order: Colonel
Anderson and aides, police of Astoria.
band, United States troops from Fort
Candy, sailors from the United States
cruisers, First Infantry Band, civic soci-
cites, Pioneers, Fire Department, guests
and citizens afoot and in carriages.
Late in the afternoon literary exercises
were held. The centennial Grafton was
delivered by Professor John Fiske of
Harvard University.
| The day closed with marine parade of
steamers and fishing boats.
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Urch out of order, and the convention
proceeded to the election of delegates to
the National Convention.
After the platform had been read Urch
created another breeze by offering an
amendment to strike out the name of
Cleveland and substitute that of Hill.
Amid much confusion his amendment
was ruled ont of order and the platform
was adopted, after which the convention
adjourned.
The platform favors tariff for revenue
with Incidental protection, and denounces
inc protective system, so-calIed, devel-
oped in the Mckinley bin; approves a
currency sufficient for the proper de-
mands OF business, not presenting de-
vice Whlch can be manipulated to advant-
age by any individual or class at the ex-
pense OF any other, currency whose
every dollar is equal in value to every
other, and recognizes Grover Cleveland
as the great leader Of tariff reform under
whose continued leadership a crowning
triumph is TO be achieved in 1892,
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TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION.
Business Transacted at Yesterday
Meeting.

DuSLHSSS ATuhSuclSu dG L ASSUSEu8ySo
Meeting.
NEW YORK, May 1.-THE Western
Traffic Association is again in session
to-day. A matter of some importance
which it is expected will be up for con-
sideration is the advisability of reducing
the number of Commissioners from five
to four, on account of Texas, Arkansas,
New Mexico and Indian Territory being
dropped from the jurisdiction Of the as
Sociation.
When the board took recess President
Roswell Miller said: 1.-The Chicago, Bur-
ington and Quincy and Rock Island ap-
piled to the Commissioners for authority
to reduce the freight rates to Colorado
and Utah to such a figure as they
claimed was being made by secret re-
bates and cuts. The Commissioners
denied the authority of the roads and
appealed to the board. We this morn
ing refused to reverse the ruling
of the Commissioners. AT the time
they gave notice of appeal. They also
gave notice that they would put the re-
duced rates in effect within ninety days
This notice stands"
At the afternoon session the subject of
transcontinental passenger traffic. COM
missions was considered and the COM
mittee submitted a form of agreement
which will be sent to the President OF
every company for his signature, to go
into effect when signed by all the roads,
not later than June lst. In the event of its
going into effect, the Atchison will with
draw its notice of reduction of rates to
meet excessive commissions.
EEAt the instance Of the Denver and Rio
Grande a resolution was passed, making
the Colorado tab Association a subdi-
vision of the Western Traffic Association,
with power to determine questions aris-
ing in its territory, and with the right of
appeal to the Western Traffic Association
in case Of differences between the mem
harl
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EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE.
Session OF the Missionary Jurisdiction
of Northern California.

SSSSAOu Ol UuS NIiSSlOEdry jurisdiction
of Northern California.
BENICIA Call, May 1.-THE Eighteenth
Annual Conyocation of the missionary
jurisdiction of the northern diocese of
California was opened to-day in st. Paul's
Episcopal Church of this city. 1t will
continue in session tomorrow. Right
Rev. j. III. d. Wingfeld, d. D., Bishop of
Northern California, presided, and called
the conyocation to order. The roll was
called and the following clergymen an
swered their names: Rev. 5. j. A. Shep-
pard, 5. Il. D., Santa Rosa; Thos. II. Gil
bert, Red Bluff; c. NJ. Hoge, Woodland;
j. L. Shurtleff, Napa; VI. NJ. Riley,
Marysville; James Hulme, Healdsburg;
John Partridge, Petaluma; VIM. Leacock,
Eureka; q. A. Ottmann, Sacramento;
Caleb Benham and w. G. Clark, Benicia
The annual sermon was delivered by
Rev. Hume of Healdsburg.
The Bishop delivered mis- annual ad-
dress, which was lengthy, but interesting
During the year he has presided at GA
public services and delivered over 200
lectures or addresses, besides baptiZing
and confirming a large number of per-
sons.
At 4 o'clock the children of the parish
held reception, and listened 20 addresses
by the visiting clergy.
Tomorrow will be devoted to routine
business.
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FLOODED DISTRICTS.
The Water Subsiding, and Work Again
Resumed.

The Water Subsiding, and Work Again
Resumed.
OTTAWA Ql.), May 1.-THE Illinois
and Fox Rivers entered their banks
again Monday, and since all the manu-
featuring institutions in the inundated
district have resumed operations, WI
Gated homes have been re-entered and
habitations re-established. The worst
feature of the inundation is the large
quantities OF refuse left on the over
ilOWed lands, while large deposits of
quicksand and enough soft plastic matter
is found at intervals to brand it as sedi-
ment from the Chicago sewage. Those
inclined to SensatiOnalism prophecy an
epidemic. This view is not sustained by
the general public, the almost universal
opinion being that there is absolutely no
cause for alarm. The rains of the past
torty-eight hours have not perceptibly
increased the volume of water, and all
fears of further devastation are silenced.
PEORIA Qll.), May 1.-THE Illinois
River is subsiding slowly. A fall of fif-
teen inches is so far registered. All
small streams are still out Of their banks.
No further damage is apprehended, ex-
cept from more rain, which is threatened.
No effort to repair the destruction has yet
been made. 1t will be nearly month
before planting can be done in many
places.
QUINCY Qll.), May 1.-THE waters are
subsiding, and it is believed the worst of
the Hood is over. The country is
thoroughly devastated. All work done
last TALL and spring is ruined. Many
farmers have lost number of cattle,
hogs and horses, but no losses Of houses
or lives are reported.
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NORTHERN ADyICEs.
A Vessel Thought to be Lost Spoken ir
Behring Sea.

Behring Sea.
PORT TOWNSEND (Wash.), MAY H.
The schooner Henry Dennis, whose
probable fate has been the cause for much
anxiety, is safe in Northern waters seal
ing, and meeting with phenomenal sue
cess, having on board over coo skins.
When spoke, April 26th, by the United
States steamer Corwin at Yakitat Bay,
Captain Miner reported everything
aboard his vessel in good shape, and ex-
pressed the hope of securing the largest
catch OF the fleet during the season.
Alaska advices bring intelligence of the
death en- route to Alaska OF Lieutenant
U. Robert Benson, who was on his way
TO relieve Captain Harrington, in COM
mand of the marine detachment stationed
at Sitka. Deceased contracted pneumo-
MIA on the trip up. He leaves wife and
four children in Brooklyn, \. Y.
Captain A. Ridderby Jelke Of Holmes,
part owner, and ten OF the crew of the
American schooner Challenge of this
port, Whicn was seized at Ounalaska
on January llth for illegal sealing, was
tried at the May term OF the United States
District Court at Sltka and found guilty.
They were sentenced as follows: Captain
Ridderbo Jellle, ninety days imprison-
ment; Holmes and each member of the
crew, thirty days.
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REBELLION IN MEXICO,
Caused by the Preaching of a Re-
IigiouS Fanatic.

SauSSu DS Ihc I-fSicDlnS OF a R6-
ligious Fanatic.
Ell PAso (TeX.), May 1.-THE Mexican
Government has taken severe measures
against the village of Tomachic. The
village has been in rebellion against the
Government for several months. The
cause of the trouble was the appearance
in the village about one year ago of an
old man with long, white hair and beard.
whom the priest of the village pro-
claimed the true Christ, who came to
save them. The people quit their fields
and Hooked to the supposed Christ, and
carried on solemn ceremonies by day and
night. The Government sent troops to
the place to disperse the crowd and arrest
the supposed Christ, but the priest ex-
hOrted the people to kill the soldiers and
drive them away, which they did, kill
ing large number and driving the rest
ernment then sent representative to in
form the people that ii they would dis
perSe the matter would be dropped,
Iney drove the representative away. AS
soon as this news reached the Government
large detachment of cavalry and in
fantry started for the scene, and are to
attack the place on all sides and clean it
out. The soldiers when last seen were
two days from Tomachic, and it is said
tue attack would take place May 9Th, five
days ago. The people at Tomachic are
well armed and desperate. They are
nearly starved out, but are firm believers
in the alleged Christ.
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Attempt to Blow Up the Residence
of Cabinet Officer.
NO ONE INJURED, BUT MUCH DAM
AGE DONE.
The Water Subsidfug in the Flooded
Districts of Illinois, and business
Being Resumed, While Vacated
Homes Are Again Becoming Inhab-
ited-TroubIe Between Settlers and
Indians IN Oklahoma.
Special to the REconD-USrox.

NEW YORK, May ia Caracas, Ven
ezuela, cablegram to the Herald tes
that the city was startled and terrified
last night by dynamite explosion, the
most deafening and destructive of three
yet experienced. The people were panic
stricken and fled in all directions. The
bomb throwers effected their escape. A
bomb exploded along side the residence
of Minister of Finance Mattos, who re-
Gently advanced Palacio a large sum of
money, said 10 have been supplied by
Touzman Blanco, Il relative of Mattos, on
condition that the last named was to take
the customs receipts until the loan should
have been paid. No one was injured by
the bomb, but much damage was done.
The terror was created among adherents
OF the Government and citizens generally,
increased by police discovery this
morning. In searching one of the neigh
boring houses for traces of the dyna-
miters the police found a dozen bombs,
six TASKS of vitriol and large number
Of rifles.
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CUsToM-HoUsE IRREGULARITIES.
Two More Persons Removed at San
Francisco.

francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, May u.-To-day the
persons on the floor of the Custom-house
were treated to a surprise, caused by the
removal from the customs service of
Sampler w. B. Wagstaf, lwho has been
an official of the United States Govern
ment for the last nineteen years. For
what reason Wagstaff was dismissed is
not known, and when asked about it the
dismissed official said he was unable to
throw any light on the matter
Il was told to-day said he, s'that nv
position was vacant and my successor
had been appointed"
Wagstatf worked, could give no reason
for the dismissal.
Joseph FragIey, employed as a laborer
IN the clgar-room. has also received no.
tice to yacate his position, and he has been
succeeded by George ID. Bunker. Frag-
ley has been employed in the service
about five months.
Collector Phelps and Inspector Moves
consulted together to-day before the or
der was made, and from what can be
gathered it is not doubted but that pend
ing the resumption of the Liebes tobacco
inquiry a most searching investigation is
being quietly made.
A short time ago Andy HOLLYWOOD.
who had been in the service for twenty
three years, was also dismissed. but 10
this day the customs officials have never
stated the specific reasons for his re-
moyal.
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Grievance of Trainmeu,

SAN Francisco, May 1.-THE train
mems trouble has been narrowed down
to simple proposition, which is now be-
ing discussed daily at Fourth and Town
send streets. The company wants to es-
tablish mileage basis for wage compu-
tation and the men have not decided
whether they will accept it or not. To-
day they were discussing the matter all
day long in secret session and will again
meet the Superintendents tomorrow at
the general office. This subject has been
the bone of contention for years and both
sides now propose to nave a definite un-
derstanding as to the future policy.
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ODD FELLOWSHIP.
Second Days Proceedings of the Grand
Lodge.


Lodge.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE morn
ing session of the Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows was occupied in the submitting
of reports from various committees,
which, under the rule, lie over for one
day.
The following amendment to the con-
stitution of subordinates was adopted:
THE fees OF this lodge shall not be less
than $40 for initiation, So for each degree,
So for admission by card, So for an An
cient Odd Fellow, and $40 by deposit of
dismissal certificate. The dues of this
lodge shall not be less than 121 cents per
week and shall be payable weekly in ad-
vance. In addition to the foregoing, the
lodge may provide by it's bylaws for
widows and orphans and educational
fund and funeral tax and for extraordi-
nary assessments for lodge purposes"
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Unsuccessful Attempt to Break Iai1

PHOENIX (Ariz.), May u.-An unsuc-
cessful attempt at jail-breaking was made
this evening in the County Jail. John
Clay, notorious horse thief, cut hole
through the flooring of his cell by means
OF a saw made from broken iron buck
bale, and worked hole through the
brick wall. Ten others, hard cases, were
in Jail at the time. Just as Clay de-
scended through the opening colored
prisoner named jeff Wilson, under SEN
tence of death, gave the plot to the turn
key, who called out the guard and trus-
trated the scheme. An attack was inn
mediately made upon Wilson by the
prisoners, and he was badly cut.
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Settlers Want Troops.

KANSAS CITY, May ia special to the
Journal from Guthrie, Ok, says the
Governor received dispatches to-day from
the reservation stating that 100 Cheyennes
went off the allotnents and are driving
white settlers off their claims. The
Indians assert that they never signed the
treaty for the sale of the lands, and if the
white settlers don't leave in ten days they
will be driven out. The Indians are all
armed, and the settlers want troops.
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Panama Canal.

New YORK, May 1.-THE Sheriff has
received an attachment for $4,000 against
the Panama Canal Company of France in
favor of Joshua J. Lindo for work done
on the canal at the river Chagres, for
which judgment was obtained in Paris
In March, 1890. The attachment was
served on the President of the Panama
Railroad Company, % Broadway, but he
claimed that the company had no prop
erty OF the former company.
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A Dreary Affair.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE game
between the Oaklands and San Joses to-
day was dreary affair. Oaklandlstarted
out well, but was quickly overtaken.
The Colonels had a fine opportunity to
win the game in the ninth inning. when
men were on bases and hit meant vic
tory, but stupid base running allowed
the Dukes to make double play. Score:
San Jose Z, Oakland g.
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DANGEROUS CRISIS.
Serious Trouble Looked for at Coeur
d'AIene.

d'Alene.
SPOKANE, May u.-Labor difficulties
in Coeur d'Alene are nearing dangerous
crisis. The mine-owuers are determined
to import non-union men to work in
their mines, and the sentiment of the
community is hostile to the effort. 1t is
known that the miners have been ship
ping in rifles and ammunition, and when
the mine-owners send in their Pinker-
tons trouble is feared. The Constitution
of Idaho forbids the importation of Dep
uty Marshals from other States, but the
mine-owners are avoiding this by recruit
ing their forces in the farming country
around Moscow.
A carload of these recruits were brought
into Spokane this evening on the Palouse
train, and sent up TO Hauser junction.
presumably to be dispatched into the
mines by the lake route of the Northern
Pacific. Reports from Coeur D'AIene
tonight state that the excitement is in
tense, but peace rules 10 date.
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Plotting Against Spain.

PARIS, May 1.-L0nte1ne says that
during the disturbances in Morocco last
November, Germany proposed to Eng
land, should Spain intervene in Morocco,
that Great Britain and Germany should
forcibly oppose Spain, blockade the Span
ish coasts, lombard Barcelona and oc-
cupy the Balearic and Canary Islands.
On the conclusion OF peace, Ld7lterae
adds, Morocco and the Canary Islands
were to be divided between Great Britain
and Germany. Tripoh was to be given
TO Italy. In pursuance Great Britain and
Germany addressed menacing note to
Spain, which country was warned of the
plot by Austria, and abandoned the idea
of Intervention.
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TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION.
j. B. Stetson Resigns From Its Presi
dency.

j. B. StetSon Resigns From Its Presi-
dency.
SAN Francisco, May Ill. B. Stetson
has sent a letter to the Executive Com
mittee of the Traffic Association in which
he resigns the position of President ofthat
body. The Executive Committee met
yesterday and accepted the resignation.
Mr.. Stetson was interviewed this
morning. He confirmed the re-
port that he has resigned. He
also explained that his resignation
was offered because he did not approve of
the vote of the Executive Committee in
indorsing that part of the recently pub
lished report of Manager Leeds TO the
committee which refers to political ac-
ton. he also said that it would not have
been proper for him to remain at the head
of the Executive Committee while he was
not in harmony with the majority on this
point.
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ARTIFICIAL RESERVOIRS.
One of the Largest in the World to be
Constructed in Arizona.

one Oh the Largest IN the world TO be
Constructed in Arizona.
PHGNIx (Ariz.), May ia company
was organized here to-day for the con-
struction of one of the largest artificial
reservoirs in the world. The site taken is
in Box Canyon, 400 yards below the
junction of Tonto Creek and Salt River.
The hight of the dam will DO 200 feet, and
the backwate1 will extend sixteen miles
to the Sierra Ancha Mountains, making
a capacity, according to the report of the
County Surveyor, OF I03, ,05S, ,040, 800 cubic
feet of water. Owing to abundance OF
lime rock, timber and other building
material on the ground the cost of build
ing is not expected to exceed a million
and a half dollars. The new reservoir
Will have capacity to irrigate all the
lands of the Gila, Verde and Salt Valleys
from the point where the water is
taken out 10 the Colorado River at Yuma.
The enterprise is backed by New York
capital
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the work. Tracks can be readily traced
down the open pit, denoting there were
more than one person. Officers are now
on the ground, with view of obtaining a
clew, as this is the second midnight de-
probation perpetrated on the two mining
companies inside of two weeks.
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Ennin PaSna.

ZANZIBAR, May 1.-Advices have been
received here to the effect that Emin
Pasha has advanced as far as Bora Equa-
account ofthe lack ofammunition and pro-
visions. Being oyertaken by rains,
which converted the whole country into
swamp, he fell Ill and lost his sight.
Emin still hopes to recapture Wadelai
with StuhIman's help.
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Fight at Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES, May 11.-Bllly Maher.
lightweight champion of Australia, to-
night whipped Frank Purcell of Salt
Lake in fifteen rounds. The fight oc-
Cured in the Pastime Club for purse of
$500. Purcell was outclassed, and Maher
did not receive scratch.
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IraIy's Ca binet.

ROME, May 1.-THE new Cabinet is
still incomplete, but thus far the follow
ing-named persons have accepted port
folios: Signor Giolitti, Premier and Min
lister of the Interior; Lacave. Public
Works; Bonacci, Justice; Martini, Public
Instruction; Perazzi, Treasury: Sonnino,
Finance. The office OF Minister of War
was offered to Pellioux, but he will prob
ably refuse to accept the portfolio. 1t is
thought the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
will be offered to Brinn, and perhaps he
will accept the important position in the
new Government. Perazzi is a member
OF the Right, and ali the other newly ap-
pointed Ministers belong to the Left.
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Sixty People Drowned.

PEsTH, May 11.-Particulars are pub
Gshed of terrible disaster near Brody,
in Austrian Galicia. While 100 workmen,
with their wives and children, were
crossing a river near Brody, the raft cap
sized and sixty were drowned.
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Thirty Persons Killed.

BUENos AYREs (Argenta), May ia
large skating rink in course of construc-
ton here collapsed to-day. Thirty per-
sons were killed. The architect and
builder were arrested.
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Putting Down the Rioters.

WARSAW, May lin consequence of
the Socialistic labor riots at Lodz. the
authorities have expelled 800 foreign
workmen. Forty of the leading rioters,
including a number of Socialist agitators,
have been sentenced to long terms in
prison.
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oppenheim Convicted.

SAN Francisco, May u.-Jacob OPP
penheim, the messenger boy, who fired
three shots at Cashier Z. +. Weihe of the
Gold and Stock Telegraph Company on
April 18th last. was to-day convicted of
assault with deadly weapon.
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Santa Rosa WIN Entertain the Editors,

SANTA Rosa, May IL. A Citizens
Committee has been appointed to arrange
for visit OF the National Editorial Asso-
citation a week from Saturday. The East
ern editors will be driven over the city
and banqueted in the theater.
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French Steamer Disabled.

LONDON, May 1.-THE French steamer
Loire Inferieure, trading in the South
Pacific, has been towed to Thursday
Island disabled. She was ashore nine
days on Cooks Reef and jettsoned 800
tons of cargo.
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Locomotive Engineers.

ATLANTA tGa.), May 1.-THE National
Convention Of the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Engineers was called to order by
Chief Arthur this morning. Five hum
dred delegates are present FROM every
State in the Union.