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uoRRIRLn HoLocAusr.
An Insane Asylum Burned Together Wit
Forty-four Inmates.

An Insane Asylum Burned Together Wit
Forty-four Inmates.
Dover. N. H.. Feb. S.-The county in
Sane asylum, four miles from here wa
burned tonight and forty-four lives WEI
lost When the watchman made his
o'clock rounds. he found fire coming oii;
OF a cello coupled by A. Lafimitane, ,
woman. and gave the alarm. Kesp-i
Drlscoll and family lived in the buiidla
and he at once broke the locks OF Il.
ffty-four cells and tried to get the (.
mates out. OF forty-eight inmates, only
four eschDed. They werei william
Twombly. Rose Sanderson, william Da
ly. and Frank Johnston. The latte
walked two miles In binding sno :.
storm with only his shirt on to william
Horne's house where he was cared for
The structure was of wood 135x1SO feet
and two stories high. 1t was built twent,
years ago. The main building used as {
poor house. in which were over hun
dred inmates. caught fire but was saved
by tn efforts Of the poor who carried
pals OF water and extinguished ths
flames. A number of them were pain
fully burned. The Dover fire department.
was summoned but the distance and con
dition of the roads was such that the up
paratus arrived too late to be of any SER
vice. Among the smoking ruins can b,
seen the charred remains Of a numbe
of the unfortunate victims still lying on
their beds. How the fire started is 8
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THE HAWAIIAN SITUATION.
The Action of Democrats on Silver Bill
Repeal, a. Surprise.

The Action of Democrats on Silver Bill
Repeal. a Surprise.
Washington, Feb. 9.-When the senate
went into executive session today It re-
leased the injunction of secrecy upon the
correspondence between the United States
and the Britich and French governments
respecting the seizure of the Hawaiian
Islands. The correspondence ends with
a declaration by the British and French
governments of the independence of the
Hawaiian Islands, and their guarantee
never to seek possession of the Islands.
There appears to be feeling of general
satisfaction that affairs have taken the
pregsent shape. Late tonight Secretatry
OF State Foster received the following dis
patch from Minister Stevens;
"The provisional government is gain
ing power and respect. Everything is
quiet. The annexation sentiment is in
creasing. The dead monarchy and op-
position to the annexation sentiment is
supported chiefly by the lottery and OPT
um ring"
Secretary Foster said Stevens action
was without instructions from the state
department, In fact, the movement for a
change of government was unexpected,
and had not been anticipated by instruc-
tions from Washington. Stevens, there
fore. was compelled to act on his own
judgment, as emergencies arose. There
was no conference today between Sec
retary Foster and the Hawaiian commits
sioners.
The news Of the action Of Minister stew
ems became subject Of general comment
in the house this afternoon after the ex-
citement over the silver question died
away. 1t met with approval on the re-
publican side of the house, and with
mixed reception on the democratic side.
The prevailing sentiment on that side,
however. an antagonism to the conimittal
OF this government to annexation or to
protection, or to the committal of con-
gress by the executive branch OF the gov
eanment. There were some members who
severely criticized Stevens, ana thought
his conduct unwarranted.
In the house when motion to consld-
er the bill for the repeal Of the sherman
silver bill came up there was great ex-
element There was an unexpected dem
-eratic opposition to consideration OF the
bill for its repeal. and they were joined
by republicans who were opposed to the
repeal Of the bill on financial considera-
tions as well as those who opposed II on
grounds Of party policy. The motion
was lost.
An analysis Of the vote shows that the
motion was supported BY lo7 democrats,
S5 republicans. and 10 populists. The op-
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MOLD AND BAUER GUILTY.

Pittsburg. Feb. 9.-The' trial Of the case
of Mold and Bauer as accessories to Berg
man the anarchist. in attempting the life
of II. C. Frick, ended today by the jury
bringing in verdict of guilty. While
the jury were out the Judge called Bauer
up and gflned him $50 and sentenced him
in refusing to answer questions while on
the witness stand. want II understood"
said the judge that men coming TO this
country, must abide by its laws and rules
of its courts II they do not do SO they
will have to leave the country or go to
tail" The same defendants Will be on
trial tomorrgow on another charge,
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THEY H0|STE0 OUR FLAG
More News Received From Honolulu
Yesterday.
STARS AND STRIPES ARE FLOATING
Minister Stevens Raises the Ensign and
EstahIishes 4 Temporary Protectorats
Pending Instructions.
STARS AND STRIPES ARE FLOATING
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
San Francisco Feb. 9--The steamship
Australia arrived from Honolulu at
o'clock this morning. The news she
brings is Of highest Importance. On
Wednesday morning February LIST, the
Commercial Advertiser announced the
following: This morning at o'clock the
fiag of the United States Of America was
raised over Alliolani hall. The provincial
government, after mature elaboration on
the situation for several days, reached
the conclusion that the step which has
now been taken was rendered necessary
by circumstances.
The following is proclamation: the
Hawaiian people. AT the request Of the
provincial government of the Hawaiian
islands, hereby, In the name Of the
United States of America, assume pro-
lection of the Hawaiian islands for the
protection Of life and property, and the
occupation Of public buildings and Ha-
waiian soil SO far as may be necessary
for the purpose specified. but not inter-
fering with the administration of public
affairs by the provinsial government. This
action is taken pending and subject to
negotiations at Washington" (Signed"
JOHN L. STEVENS.
Envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary of the United States"
Paul Neumann and Prince Kawannakoa
are passengers by the Australia, en- route
to Washington to present the case of the
deposed queen to the government. Other
than the flag raising on the 1st inst. Hon
olulu seems to have been without sensa-
tional occurrence since the. provincial
government was established. Queen LII
iuokalani has spent most of her time out
of the city, but is charged by one paper
with returning at intervals to consult
Kahunas in the houses in the houses Of
some of her loyal adherants.
Washington, Feb. 9.--The press dis
patches from San Francisco this morn
ing was the first information received at
the state department or by the Hawaiian
of the establishment Of a
protectorate over the Hawaiian Islands
by Minister Stevens. Secretary Foster
declines to discuss Stevens action.
San Francisco. Feb. o. A correspond
ent of the Call at Honolulu, says that
the ex-queen has sent proposition to the
United States by her commissioners, by
which her late majesty agrees to relin-
quish and auit-claim all of her right. IT,
tie and interest together with any claim
she believes she still has in the abrogated
of Hawaii, forever, provided
her commissioners can prevail on the
United States government to give her
good and valuable consideration for such
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sensation, especially that OF Ferdinan
De Lesseps. The judgment finds ther
guilty Of swindllng and breach of trust
The sentencing Of the prisoners In IL
Panama trials caused the utmost conster
nation. Charles de Lesseps burst int,
tears when he heard the sentence pass (
upon his father. The general belief
that the sentence will never be execute
against Count de Lesseps The fines i'm.
posed were the utmost legal penalty bri
they win not prevent action at law to re
cover the money ,squandered. The oni
possible appeal from the decision civ
today is one to the court of cessation fol
a revision of sentence. The excitement
caused by the announcement of the sen
tences surpassed anything Of the kim
7lnce the opening of the Panama investi
cation. The worst feature of the situa
tlon Is that the sentences fail to dispc
the suspicious and doubts OF the peopf
as to the honesty Of the governments In
tentions
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COULD NOT LIVE DIsHoNoRED.
Assistant Postmaster Silvey of Spokane
Commits Suicide.


Spokane, Wash, Feb 9.-George Silvey
assistant postmaster here, killed himself
this morning by sending a bullet through
his brain. A shortage in his accounts
was the reason for the deed. Silvey drew
a large salary, but spent the money with
q lavish hand. Yesterday, an investiga-
ton began and the discrepancy was dis
covered. When Silvey was confronted
with the shortage he insisted that every
thing would be right. When the bank
opened in morning, careful checking
up of Sllvey's books showed a total short
age of seven thousand dollars. He was
under 100000 bonds to Postmasgter Shaw.
His parents reside in Chicago and are
highly respectable and well advanced in
years. silvey was about forty years Of
age and unmarried.
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position consists OF 1O4 democrats and 80
republicans. A strong democratic showing
was made in favor of cloture ON the re-
peal OF the silver bill. 1t was a surprise,
and all that prevented its adoption was
a division on other than silver lines. Of
republicans, among whom, including Bur
roughs, Dolliver, Hopkins, OF Illinois. and
Lind, believed 1t good party policy to
leave the silver question for the incom-
ING administration to deal with. Hermann
voted with the majority and Wilson with
the minority.
The credentials of Stephen NJ. White,
senator elect from California, was pre-
sented to the senate today.
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RAILWAY rMpLoYEs 10 uNrrY.

Chicago, Feb. o.--The American Union,
is the title by which the new railroad
federation viii be known. The decision
was reached at todays session Of the
representatives Of the various branches
Of the railway service. The primary OBJ
ject Of the organization Is the uniflcation
OF railroad employees Of every description
from those employed on the track to the
men and women on the clerical stan. The
management will consist Of fifteen direct
ors and the president The directors will
be elected by districts and the president
win be elected by the directors
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DoINGs AT SALEM.
Worlds Fair Bill Passed over Pennoyer's
Head.

| Head.
| Salem. Feb. 9.--The house today passed
tho bill requiring railroads to fence the
trunk line from Portland to Ashland.
The bill by Brown, of Douglass. tc
amend acts for the protection OF salmon
passed
Durham's bill amending the election
law was passed.
In the senate. Matlock's Worlds Fair
bill was passed over the governors veto.
Cross bill changing the boundaries of
Clatsop and Tillamook counties was also
passed.
Salem, Or. Feb. 9.--At the afternoon
session of the house, the following bills
were passed.
The bill defining the boundary between
Clatsop and Tillamook counties.
The bill by Brown of Morrow. to regu-
late the employment of specialists in pub
lie schools.
Durham's bill requiring notice to the
district attorney of an application for
parton.
/. Rllt's bill for courts of arbitration.
T'ye bill to amend the code in regard
" Suito dbaihot Pupuc cOrpOrdtiViS, Dy
Brown Of Morrow.
The senate joint memorial to congress
for the issue of legal tender notes to the
amount OF $4,000 was adopted
The senate then adjourned.
The Worlds Fair bill with the veto
message of the governor, was laid on the
table for the prenent.
A message was received from the gov
ernor with his objections to House Bill
No. 2SS for the equipment of the National
Guard and was made a special order for
next Tuesday at 10 a. m.
At the afternoon session Of the senate
the following bills were passed:
Willis bill to simplify the mode Of as
sessment.
Hlackman's bill providing aid for the
Deaf Mute School.
vanderburgs senate joint memorial
for the issue by the government of frac-
tional currency to the amount of $4,000.
passed by vote of 16 to 10.
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Our DAILY MARINE COLUMN.

The schooner Salvador passed up 10
Portland yesterday to load lumber for
Redondo Beach. Among her cargo this
trip win be several heavy timbers for
the trcstleing work on the Southern Pa
cihc, through New Mexico, Arizona and
Utah.
The employees Of the Angel Island
Quarantine Station built an extra hot fire
yesterday. says the San Francisco Exam
iner, and as q consequence there were
nearly a hundred half-crazed Chinese on
the steamer China this morning. The
new order from Washington directing
that all steerage baggage be fumigated un-
less the owners could show certificates
that 1t had been disinfected before leav-
ing the foreign port was carried into exc
cution with vengeance Most Of the
Chinese remaining on the China today,
were In transit to Havana. and as that
island is so remote from the Flowery
Kingdom they came over provided with
quantity OF luggage unusual to their
countrymen bound to San Francisco or
Honolulu. Many OF them were lavlshiy
logged out as to raiment and these were
the sufferers BY the national quarantine
order. BY the new regulation the dlsin-
fecting Is to be done by heat from 30
to 2i0 degrees. and It Is supposabie that
the boiler tender on the island took no
chances OF falling short in the matter Of
temperature. At any rate. when the
Mlllen Griffith ferried the effects or the
china's Chinese back to the Mail dock
this morning the more delicate pieces OF
the holiday attire were utterly ruined
The silks and satins were baked 70 an
extent that made them az brittle rs
charred paper, and the fancy shoes were
warped and curled out Of all semblsnca
Of footgear When the bundles were
opened. some OF the Havana bound who
expected to be dudes on arrival. shed tears
Of mingled grief and rage. and the dock
roof was nearly shaken on BY torrent
Of curses. Several OF them REFUSED 70
board the waiting boat and It was held
at the wharf until an attache OF the
Chinese consulate arrived and assured
them that they would be pald In fau for
their losses. With this they were forced
to be content. as special provisions for
their transfer 10 New Orleans had been
made by the afternoon overland TWO
deputy marshals were detailed to guard
the party over the southern route. and
they saw that all their proteges got away
on time. Such Of the gorgeous costumes
as retained sufiicieut strength 70 with
stand a finger pressure were carried
along by the n,ourners; the hppelegsly IN
cinerated garments were left behind az
evidence In support OF the claim the cnin-
.I~.na a. r4rIaTNr
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IDAHO LEaIsLAToRs OPPOSED.

Boise City. Idaho. Feb s.--The house
by vote Of % to IS passed Cranes bfll to
provide that all public printing shall be
done in the state. The senate entered up-
on test Of endurance over the boiler in
spector question, being question as to
the amount to be charged for licenses
After filibustering until o'clock. the
body adjourned without being able to
arrive at any agreement regarding the
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rHE rLoop Ar BRISBANE.

Brisbane, Feb. 9.-The flood receded
from most Of the city districts which ar
now covered with mud and slime. Tho
stencil is horrible and unless the city iE
cleared within few days, It win un-
doubtedly cause an epidemic. Great mis-
cry prevails in the poorer parts OF the
city and cases Of theft and robbery hay
doubled within the last two days. The to-
tai damage done by the food is estimat ed
approximately at Sl5.00O,00O.
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REPUBLICANS VERSUS PoPULIsTs.
Their Differences Probably to Be Settled
by the Supreme Court.

Topeka, KS, Feb. 9-The republicans
in the house today declared vacant the
seats of two populist members which
have been contested and threatened to
unseat the entire popullst membership
unless the populists Joined the legally
constituted house by February 2ist. The
populisls say they will pass the legislat-
i've appropriation bill tomorrow, so the
republicans can test the question Of the
legality Of the populist organization in
the supreme court.
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AN INrERvIEw wITH sTANFoRp.

Ogden, Utah. Feb. Ex-senator Leland
Stanford passed through here en- route to
Washington. In an interview he said the
Unitedd States doesn't want the Hawaiian
Islands. but should prevent any other
nation appropriating them. The senator
said after President Harrison leaves once
he win press him to accept the law chair
of the Stanford University.
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4 oUARANTINE VESSEL.

San Francisco. CAL. Feb. s.-The o.d
man-of-war Iroquois Is to be towed to
Port Townsend and there used for quar-
antiae purposes until q quarantine sta
ton is built at Diamond Point in the
Straits OF Fuca.
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Forn BopIEs FouNp.

Cincinnati, Feb. 9.--Heidler's Hotel. an
old structure but packed with people.
and in denseiy populated part OF the
city, was practically destroyed by fire
this morning. The bodies OF four persons
were found in the ruins.
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DISASTROUS WEATHER.

Denver Col. Feb, s.-The wind and
snow storm has seriously impeded rail-
way trafilc in the west and southwestern
portions OF the state. A snow slide near
Ouraw. killed four men and carried away
a stock train which was destroyed.
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TUE JURY STILL OUT.

EllenshurS, Feb 9-lrhe jury in the case
OF Tom Kinzie. on trial for robblng the
Roslyn hank are still out since o'clock
last night. The case OF Zachary. the
third defendant, was dismissed on mo-
tion OF the prosecution.
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ToDAYs WEATHER PREDICTION.

Portland. cr.. Feb. 9.-Forecast for
Washington and Oregon: Light but gem
eral rain, except east Of the Cascades.
where there win be slow or rain; warner.
with light to fresh southerly winds.
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GRESHAM TO TAKE OFFICE.

Chicago. Feb. s.--The Evening Journal
says positively that Judge Walter Q.
Gresham will be President clcyeland's
secretary OF state. The question was put
to him by representative OF that paper
and he refused to deny Il.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-10
De lESStPS IN PRISON
The Great French Engineer Sentenced
to Five Years,
FOUND GUILTY OF swINDLIHa
Result OF the Trial Caused q Profound
Sensation In Paris aud Throughout
All Europe.
Associated Press.

Paris. Feb. 9.--The Panama sentences
have just been delivered as follows: Fer
dinand De Lesseps. nve years impris-
onment. and 5000 francs fine; Charles De
Lesseps. fve years Imprisonment and
5000 francs fine; Fontane and Cottu, two
years, and 5000 francs fine each; Reffel'
two years imprisonment and 1000 francs
fine The sentences caused profound
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NO CHANGE AT OLYMPIA

olympia, Wash. Feb. 9.-Two ballots
were taken for senator today, without
any change in the relative strength Of
sunport Of the different candidates.
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DELAYED MAIL ARRIvE.

Portland, Or. Feb 9.--Three Union Pa
cifc trains which have been delayed by
the snow blockade at Bridal Veil. arrived
tonight with passengers and mails
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coRBDTT DAREs THE WORLD.

Milwaukee. wis. Feb. 9,--Jas. J. corbett
has challenged the world. At the Bijou
Theater tonight, he announced that he
would fight oil comers at the conclusion
of his theatrical engagement in October
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a vERpTcT oF Guilty..

Boston. Feb. s--The jury In the case Of
Asa P. Potter. president Of the bankrupt
Maverick Bank. this morning rendered a
verdict Of guilty on fifteen counts.
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wALTER 8. GREsHAM gELHcTEp.

Dallas, Tex. Feb. IA telegram re-
ceived from Congressman Springer TO-
night. from Washington says Judge
Walter Q, Gresham Of Illinois has been
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LOUIS r. MARTIN DEAD.

New Orleans, Feb. s--Ex- Congressman
Louis f. Martin, died this morning aged
Y years.
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coMMUTATIoN OF SENTENCE.

City OF Mexico. Feb. 9-President Diaz
has signed Communication of the death
sentence passed on Colonel Nieves Her
nandez, to fifteen years imprisonment.
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rendered the Office Of SECRETARY OF state
by President Cleveland, and he has ac-
cpted.
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Asssignee's sale at

Taxing freight and passengers for Port Ange-
les. Victoria, Port Townsend, seattle, Tacoma,
Wllaicoin, fairilaven, Nanaiino, New Westmin-
ster an V3scOuver: IraviBg Astoria:
:. S. HaytIan kepublie....-..--...
; (. mlngfOli.-.---,..------.-..-.---
s. =. Hsytian ti-iubiie .-....-..-.
Freight received II Hustlrrs wharf, foot Of
Main st7eef. For further particulars apply ~
the once, cerner Third and Main street.
FERGUSON BROS, Agent
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The schooner Salvador passed up TO
Portland yesterday to load lumber for
Redondo Beach. Among her cargo this
trip win be several heavy timbers for
the trestleing work on the Southern Pa
'cific, through New Mexico, Arizona and
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-04-20
A Lincoln Count, Visitor.

W. H. Bellomy, of White Oaks, called on
the New MEXICAN to-day and states,
that White Oaks was never in better
condition. The winter has been very
good one and cattle are now looking 100
per cent better than this time last year
and the promise of good summer for
stock by reason of the snow in the noun.
tains is very bright.
At the mines great activity prevails.
On the North Homestake they have made
a new strike of about 1000 feet which is
richer than anything yet developed; said
he: "They are running on it day and
night, and are shipping the best ore they
have ever had. The Old Abe Eagle COM
pany just erected a 20-stamp mill, which
they have just got to running smoothly.
This mine has also made uuex pectedly a
rich strike. In fact they have struck q
new lead Of great richness, and are work.
ing it very rapidly. rhe South Home
stake mill is running on its own ore with
good results. The old burned out shaft
of the mine was not timbered up but
new one was sunk to the same lead. Tho
prospects for this mine and mill are
good"