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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
is ALTGELD A CITIZEN?
A Chicago Paper Publishes Sensa-
tional Story.

tional Story.
Chicago, June 2S--A sensational Sc
quel comes tonight to Governor Alt
geld's release of the Haymarket anar-
chists. The question has arisen wheth-
er he is legally the governor of the
state Of Illinois or citizen Of the
United States. The journal says Gov
ernor Altgeld bases his claim to citl-
zenship on the simple statement that
his father was naturalized while the
son was a minor child. Altgeld was
born in Prussic IN 1S4S, and came to
this country with his parents when a
boy. If the father was made a citizen
while the boy was under q, there is no
question as to his title to citizenship,
but il the elder Altgeld waited until
the son was over 21 before taking out
his papers, then the governer's title to
citizenship is badly clouded. The fact
was developed today that the friends
of Fielden, Schwab and Neebe, knew
before the election that Altgeld was In
sympathy with the cause of the Am
nesty Association, from the fact tn
he was one of the signers Of the unsuc-
cessful petition presented to Governor
Fifer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
THE NEWS IN PORTLAND.

Lotan Declares His Unexpected Re-
moval an Outrage.
Portland, June 2S.-The news from
Washington this afternoon that the
president had summarily dismissed
Collector Of Customs James Lotan and
placed Deputy Collector Pike in charge
Of the office was genuine surprise,
inasmuch as Lotans successor had
been named and will probably qualify
Saturday next. When seen this after
noon regarding his removal, Collector
Lotan said:
Il received a dispatch from the de-
partment at Washington shortly before
noon instructing me to turn over the
collectors office to Deputy Pike, and l
have done so, and he is now in charge.
I think this whole affair is at the in
stigation Of the special agent of the
treasury who was sent to this coast
to work up trouble for this office. Mr..
Cleveland had stated that he would re-
move no republicans except for cause.
The fact Of the matter is they have no
cause, consequently they had to find
one. In view of the fact that July
LIST, I will step out, it seems as if 1
might have been allowed to retire in
proper form"
Private information from Washing
ton states that warrants will soon be
issued for the arrest of a number Of
customs officers, and certain individu-
ais who have been connected with the
ring. 1t is stated that Sec
retary Carlisle has announced his in
tention of making a vigorous prose-
cution, and will be actively seconded
by Attorney General Olney.
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SOMETHING WILL DROP SOON
Jim L0tan Oummarily Dismissed From
His Office,
AN ALL ROUND PROSECUTION
There VIII he Lively Times in Few
Days Among Coast Custom House
Omcers.
IN ALL ROUND PROSECUTION
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington, June 2S.-The president
this morning summarily removed from
Office Lotan, the collector of customs
at Portland, Oregon. This unusual
action was taken on receipt this morn
ing of telegram from the special
agents of the treasury department who
have been engaged for some time in
investigating the fraudulent practices
prevailing in the Puget Sound and
Portland districts. The telegram stat
ed they had information of an intended
landing at Portland Of a large number
rily dismissed, and his deputy placed
in charge, and the latter will continue
to act until Black, the new collector,
qualities.
On June 18th Collector Lotan. in dis
regard of official instructions from the
treasury department, landed from the
steamer Danube about 250 Chinese
claiming to be merchants, most of
whom, are described in an official report
to the department as scaly and url-
couth appearing lot of coolies. Chi
nese coolies are now expected on board
the steamship Haytian Republic, en-
route to Portland, and it is believed by
the treasury department that If Col
lector Lotan had been left in Office he
would land them without regard to
the law as was done inthe case Of the
Danube. AS far back as March Sd, Col
lector Lotan was instructed by Assist
ant Secretary Spaulding as follows:
''It is ascertained that many Chinese
entered the United States upon fraud
ulent papers, certifying them to be re-
turning merchants. You will hereafter
disregard such papers and refuse entry
unless it be proved to your satisfaction
that the person presenting them have
a right to land.'
Since that many hundreds of Chinese
have been landed at Portland upon
bogus affidavits and certificates.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
THE HAWAIIAN QUESTION.
Blount VIII Not assist in Celebrating
the Fourth of July.

the FOurtn OF july
/. Honolulu. June 21.-rhere are no new
developments in politics, but American
tongues are wagging in a vigorous
manner at Minister Blount's refusal
to participate in the celebration of the
Fourth of July. Mr.. Blount gives as his
reason for the policy Of standing aloof
that he believes the political situation
here so peculiar that 1t would not be
becoming in him to take part in any
public celebration, and that the hope
Of becoming part of the United States
was on the wane. The leading men in
charge Of the government have appar-
emily decided that If annexation fails
they will not accept a protectorate un-
til overtures have been made to Eng
land to secure stable government.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
PosToFFIcE STATISTICS.

Washington, June 2S.-The annual re-
view of the salaries of presidential
postmasters has been completed by
Frank H. Jones, first assistant post
master general The total number of
presidential postoffices in operation on
July 1st, was 1887; aggregate salaries,
$5,665,7OO Total gross receipts for the
quarter ended March S1st, $59,162,SO1 an
increase as compared with last year of
Sc. .OO3, ,S22.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
NEW YORK STOCKS WEAK.

New York. June 2S,-The announce.
ment of further failures of banks and
other corporations and individuals
throughout the west and northwest
destroyed the good feeling which was
such a prominent characteristic of yes
terday's stock market. The failures
led to selling of stocks for western
account The further decline in silver
to Il added to the bearish feeling.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
WANT AN EARLY SESSION

washington. June 2S.--secretary Car
isles mail this morning was loaded
down with letters from bankers, COM
merclal men and others calling upon
the president to convene congress in
extra session to consider the financial
legislation. The pressure is great. but
some Of the officials are authority for
the statement that congress will not be
convened before september.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
HILL,s FRIENps WIN.

Albany. N. Y. June 2S.-The Court Of
appeals has affirmed the decision Of the
lower court giving the friends Of SEN
ator Hill control Of the Albany Argus.
They expect possession today. The
Cleveland men will probably start a
new daily in the presidents interest.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
TRAIN ROBBERS UNSUCCESSFUL
A Texas Train Boarded, bDt No Booty
Secured.
The FlRBM Instantly KILLgI.
One Of the Desrtr,does Captured and
Disasmed b, "a Brave c.ndnct"r
N /. ID At.atr.

Associated Press
San Antonio, Texas, June 2S.-The
boldest attempt at train robbery that
ever occurred in Texas took place this
afternoon near Breckenridge. The af-
fair resulted in the killing Of #. S. Mar
tin, the fireman, and the capture of
one of the robbers, who gives his name
as j. d. May, cowboy. AT Brecken-
ridge the train stopped to take water,
and as she pulled out May climbed up
on the tender, and with a pistol in each
hand ordered the engineer and fireman
to throw up their hands. Engineer
Tlerney obeyed, but Martin made a
movement as though about to secure a
pistol, and was s.shot dead. The other
two robbers, when they saw the dead
body fall out of the cab, made for the
brush. Robber May jumped into the
cab and ordered the engineer to run
the train across the Indian river bridge,
Instead of complying he put on the
air brakes and the train came to a
stand still. With a parting shot at
the engineer. the robber jumped from
the engine, and started up the track on
hard run. Conductor Steel rushed
into the engine, and cutting loose from
the train started with the messenger
and engineer in pursuit. Finding that
he could not escape over the bridge, the
robber took to the brush. Conductor
Steele started single-handed and
chased him, firing as he went. Three
robbers at the bridge commenced fir
ing and the volleys We're returned by
the engineer and messenger. Conduct
or Steele overhauled May and dis
armed him of his two pistols.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.

Seattle, June 2S,-The Flemlng-Ayerst
Company's shingle and saw mills at
Ballard were totally destroyed by fire
tonight Iiss, $55OOO; insurance, about
100000 The fire started in the dry
kiln and spread rapidly. Two engines
went from this city and saved much
valuable property.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
WILL BE coURT-MARTIALEn,

London, June 2S.-Captain BourlSe.
the senior officer among the survivors
Of the warship Victoria, will be tried by
special naval board sitting at Malta
for having lost the vessel. Further
proceedings depend upon the outcome
Of this trial.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
YALgs CLOSING EXERCISES.

New Haven, Conn, June 2S.-The
closing exercises took place at Yale to-
day. The class which from all de-
partments of the university received
diplomas this year is the largest which
ever left Yale, being AIS. Among the
honorary degrees conferred were: LII.
D., Hon. Wilson S. Bissell, Glass '6S,
postmaster-general; William H. Taft,
class '7S United States circuir judge;
M. A., Daniel H. Burnahm, director of
works at the Worlds Fair.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
IRON MINES CLOSING DOWN.

Cleveland, June 2S.-On account of
the great depression in the iron ore
trade, one after another Of the great
iron mines in the Upper Michigan PEN
lnsula are shutting down indefinitely.
These mines employ thousands Of men
and are practically the sole support Of
whole towns in the peninsula.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
HARVARD COMMENCEMENT DAY

Boston, June 2S.-As If to make up
for class day, the weather was all that
could be desired for the commencement
exercises of Harvard today. A class
numbering $50 graduated. The over
seers conferred these honorary degrees:
L. L. D., Robert Todd Lincoln and
Richard olney; A. M. George Alonzo
Bartlett and Daniel Hudson Burnham.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
CAN BE DISPENSED WITH.

Cleveland, Ohio, June 2S.-At meet
ing of the Epworth League of the
United States today, a resolution in
troduced by H. c. Jennings of Mime
sofa was adopted, instructing the gem
eral secretary to withdraw the Ep'
worth League exhibit from the Worlds
Fair on account of the disgraceful ac-
tion Of the directory in opening he
gates on Sunday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
cHARaEp wITH MURpER.

San Francisco. June 2s.-At an early
hour this morning Martin o'Neil, fore
man at the Union Iron Works. was
booked In the city prison on 6 charge
Of murder. o'Neil and a woman
known as KIttie. entered the back room
OF a saloon on the water front. Half
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
PRESIDENTIAL AppoINTMENTs.

Washington, June 2S.-The President
has made the following appointments;
Commodore A. w. Weaver, Rear-Ad-
miral, vice Harmony, Retired; James
Sheakle, Alaska, Governor Of Alaska;
John c. Straughan, Surveyor-General
of Idaho; Register of the land office,
Benjamin f. Wilson, at La Grande,
Orepon
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29

of the arrest at the United States mar
shal's office, but the complaint will no
doubt be filed with the clerk of the
United States court tonight or tomor-
row. The ground for the seizure is not
known, but 1t is said to be an old
charge of smuggling opium and Chi
nese.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
AN AcoUITTAL EXPECTED.

colfax, Wash. June 2S.-The trial Of
Sam MCGOWAN for the murder Of Lang
ford Summers will end tomorrow. The
case win probably be given to the jury
tomorrow afternoon. 1t is thought
there will be verdict Of acquItal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
STEALING NEW YoRK's LAuRELs.

Chicago, June 2S.--According to an
estimate on the basis Of the new Chi
cago directory, just out, Chicago is now
the largest city in the country. The
editor of that publication makes the
total population 2.1GO.O00
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
SIXTEEN YEARS FOR MURDER.

HALEY. Ind, June 2S.-John Hendel,
who was convicted of murder in the
second degree for killing Lee Halstrom
in this city last winter, was today sem
fenced to sixteen years in the peniten-
tiary by Judge stocklager. Hendel is
physical wreck, and cannot live long.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
QUARRY COMPANY FAILS.

Bedford, Ind, June 2S.-The Bedford
Stone Quarry Company, the largest
producers OF limestone in the
world, have made an assignment. In
ability to realize in time to meet ma
turing obligations is given as the cause.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
THE PENSION FRAUD.

Washington, June 2S.-The president
and Secretary Carlisle will spend the
night together at woodley, the presi-
dents country seat, considering the
treasury appointments and financial
matters. A large bunch Of papers was
taken out there this afternoon. They
are after fraudulent pensioners. A
list comprinsing the names Of a number
Of pensioners recommended by Com
missioner Cochran will be dropped from
the pension rolls. 1t has been handed
to Secretary Hoke Smith, and he ap-
proved the recommendations. 1t has
been found in the investigations by the
pension bureau that persons named for
various reasons were not entitled to
draw pensions. The work Of examining
the rolls with a view to the detection
Of fraud win be prosecuted with vigor-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
WILL TRY pRIvATE LIFE.

New York. June 2s.-rhe CONNER
cIal Advertiser says Henry Willard has
announced that he intends to withdraw
from all companies with which he has
been identified. and retire from active
buslress lie.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
NEW sTATuE or THE QUEHN.

London, June 2S-The static cf
the queen, the work Of Princess Bea-
trice, her Majesty's youngest dau si.cr,
was unveiled In KensIngton gardens
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
THE COWBOYS ALL IN.

Chicago, June 2S.-The last Of the
cowboy racers came in today, George
Jones arriving early this morning and
DOC" Middleton reaching the gates
shortly after noon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
THE GERMAN ELECTION.

Berlin, June 2s.--Accrding to the
latest returns 1919 members are counted
for the army bill. 1856 against It and II
doubtful.
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sMELTING works CLosTD.

Omaha. June 2S.-There is strong
probability that the big smelling and
refining works of thas city will be
closed on account of the decline Of
afl,,o,
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AnopTED RESOLUTIONS.

Cleveland. Ohio. June 2s-The pro-
hibItion state convention met thl,
morning and adopted the usual rsso,
lutions.
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THE HAYTIAN REPUBLIC SEIZED.

Portland, June 2s-The steamship
Haytian Republic was seized today.
presumably by order OF Special Treas
ury Agent wocd Nothinr Is known
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-29
SOCIETY MEETINGS.
Astoria L,dge No. so, A. o. U. W.

MEETS EVERY FRIDAY EVENING AT
IHl o'clock in The obi Fellows Hall. So
journing and Visiting brethren cordially in
vi.ed, J.T. ROGERS, Recorder.
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an hour later the woman was found
unconscious, having been maltreated
and assaulted in horrible manner
She died on the way to the hospital
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-06-15
D. B. LOVEMAN EMBARRASSED,
He Executes a Deed Of Trust on ALI
His Property.

Chattanooga, June SAT 5 80 O'Clock
Wednesday evening D. B. Loveman
fled with the county registrar deed
uf trust on all his property, both real
and personal, for the benefit OF GER
tain creditors.
H. Clay Evans, OF Chattanooga, and
Lewis Black, of Cleveland, Ohio, were
made the trustees. They are empow-
cred to take immediate charge of all
the properties decided to them, and to
dispose Of them at private or public
sales, as they may see fit, within q pc
riod of six months. At the expiration
OF the six months all properties left
are to be sold at public auction. Dur.
ing the six months the trustees have
full control of everything. with power
to employ help. purchase additional
stock, if necessary, etc.
The amount due preferred creditors
secured by deed of trust is $131, 1867
| In addition to the preferred creditors
are the general creditors, chiefly il
New York. 1t was impossible last nigh
to obtain list Of the creditors or th'
amount of the liabilities, but they vii
reach large figure.
The assets, which are decided to thl
preferred creditors, will greatly exceed
their aggregate, and represent full.
$3.50, 900, il not more. In his deed o
trust Mr.. Loveman surrenders every
thing OF which he is possessed, resery
ing nothing whatever.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-06-15
POLK FOR CONSUL.
Several Other Tennesseans Dine at
Pie Counter.

Washington, June S.-Tennessee is
to be gonored with another foreign
mission. Hon. Van L. R. Polk was
appointed consul general to Calcutta
India. No man from the South is
better fitted to occupy the position
than is Mr.. Polk. The mission is one
of the most desirable. 1t pays five
thousand year and large perquisites.
Hon. Frank P. Bond was appointed
internal revenue collector for the Mid
die division. The President is consid-
ering papers of other collectors.
A. E. Gillespie will be appointed
postmaster at Limestone. Postmaster
General Bissell refused to remove the
incumbent, though he has served four
year, until charges were preferred
against him.
1t is said tonight that Glenn White
sides will be appointed division post
Office inspector.
Leslie Cullom was to-day appointed
special treasury agent. Cullom is tht
son Of Gen. William Cullom, of Ten
nessee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-06-15
IT is WARMLY INDORSED
NEW YORK BANKERS APPOROVE
OF THE PRESIDENTS ACTION.
in Calling an Extra Session Of Con.
gresS He Did the Right Thing at the
Right Time.

New York, June S.-Local bankers
and financiers warmly approve OF
President Cleveland's announcement
through the Associated Press of his in
tention to call an extra session Of con-
gress to deal with the silver question:
President Wright, OF the National Park
bank, stated to reporter to-day that
he thought it very wise on the part OF
President Cleveland to call an extra
session OF congress. The people, he be-
lieved, had had a sufficiently instruct
i've lesson on the present silver law and
were now quite ready for its repeal.
Mr.. Wright said he felt satisfied
that the Presidents announcement
would have an excellent effect on the
country.
President Williams, Of the Chemical
National bank, heartily approved OF
President Cleveland's intention. "Mr,
Cleveland" he said, has done the right
thing at the nighttime"
Mr.. Williams said he believed with
some one else who had said If all the
silver which the United States has
bought and stored away and put into
circulation through the medium OF sill
yer certificates and treasury notes wer
moved out into the middle of the At
lantic. ocean and there sunk, the loss
to this country would be less than
the loss that has already occurred
through the operation Of the Shermvn
silver law and the uncertainty that il
has caused"
Mr.. Williams declared that all OF the
present financial trouble YVES caused by
the silver law. Mr.. Cleveland has hac
to take the financial situation as h'
found it; he did not make it. Mr..
Williams feels coofdent the President
will do all he can to improve the finan
cial situation.
! Among others interviewed wer'
Preidents Simmons, Of the Fourth Ma
tioual bank Randolph, of the Cont
mental National bank Tappan, of tn
Gallatin National bank Gamer.
the Chase National bank, and Jeffer
son Seligman and Henry Clews, all c
whom favored the Presidents action
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-06-15
BOARD OF REVISION.
The New Pension Ruling Will be
Carried Into Effect.

Washington, June S-To properly
comply with, the the order OF Secre-
tary Hoke Smith of May 81, 1898, re-
voking order No, 164 and directing
the commissioner to shave an exam
ination made to determine what pen
sions have heretofore been allowed un-
der section 2 Of the act approved June
27, 1890, in disregard Of the terms OF
said act, and in conflict with the rul-
ing OF this department in the case o.
Chas. f. Bennett, Commissioner Loeb.
rem to-day organized "Board Of Re
vision,o consisting OF twenty-three mer
who have been selected with specia
reference to their fitness for the place
The duties of the board will be tc
draw from the admitted files as rapid
| ly as may be practicable all cases al
lowed under the act OF June 27, 1890
aggregating over 100000 and to deter
mine whether the allowances are il
accordance with the law. The boart
will act under the immediate super
vision and direction Of the Commis
sioner, who will give proper instruC
tions as needed.