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pILLY rArNTEp.

San Diego, Cal, Feb, 16.-Billy Kaymer
of this city and Jack Frazier Of Los An
geles fought at the opera house this ev-
ening. Near the close of the eleventh
round Kaymer suddenly tainted and did
not recover until some minutes had
elapsed. The referee gave the flght to
Frazier
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17

Smiths river, CAL, on February 18th. The
vessel was moored in the river, when the
current became so strong that the lines
parted and she was carried on to the
rovixs and made a total loss. The crew
escaped. The Field was running between
Smiths river and Eureka
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coMM1ssroNA RnA FOUND GUILTY

Sacramento. Cal, Feb. 16.-The senate
special committee on investigation Of the
railroad commissioners. reported in favor
OF removing Commissioner Rea on charg-
es OF dereliction and incompetency, and
Commissioners Litchfield and Blackman
for lncompeteney.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17
sILvrR MINES ro sHUr BOWS.

Boise city. Idaho, Feb. i6.--Adyices
from the coeur d'Alene silver and lead
mining district in shoshone county, state
that owing to the low price Of silver. the
mines will within few weeks be COM
PEELED to shut down. This win throw 1000
men out Of employment.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17
ANOTHER VICTIM DEAD.

Portland, Or. Feb. le.-Jas. Menafee
who was injured in the street car acci-
dent yesterday, died tonight making the
fourth victim.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17
TooK THEM BY SURPRISE.

Raleigh. N. c., Feb. is.--Tbe populists
were dumbfounded when the democrats
in the house. by solid vote passed the
bill repeating the charter Of the State
Farmers Alliance. 1t will probably pass
the senate also.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17
PARTING DINNER TO cARL1sLn.

washington, Feb. is.-At the parting
dinner given Senator Carlisle tonight by
his late associates, nearly all the senat-
ors were nresent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17
: THE A. B. FIELD WRECKED.

San Francisco. Feb. Ie.--word was re-
ceived here that the A. B. Field. bo-ton
steamer owned by Hiram Brown Of Az
toria, was wrecked in the mouth Of
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17
MITCHELL IN DISGRACE.

New York. Feb. 1e.--A number OF ho-
tells refused to receive Mitchell the pu-
gilist owing to his recent jail experience
in London
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17
Along the Wharyes.

The steamer Oregon. which has been
compelled to lay at Sand island anchor
age day on account Of the rough bar,
got out yesterday morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17

Atf@%~'NN~
age day on account Of the rough bar,
got out yesterday morning.
The Ainsdale failed to get out yester-
day and is still anchored at Sand island.
The Star Of Bengal dragged her anchor
on Wednesday night and drifted several
hundred feet down stream.
The German bark Germania came down
the river yesterday and anchored OFF Fla
yels wharf.
The British bark Natuna hove her am
chor short yesterday expecting TO be
towed up by the Hassalo. The tow boat
failed TO come TO time. and when the
tide ebbed. the bark drifted down stream.
narrowly missing the Germania. She was
anchored again opposite Hustler's dock.
The steamer Homer cleared at the cus-
tom house yesterday for San Francisco
with miscellaneous cargo.
Captain J. c. Pope came down from
Portland yesterday to inspect the dam
age to the windlass OF the Birkdale. He
reports some serious injuries and says II
VIII take three or four weeks to complete
reparirs. The Astoria Iron Works have
the job In hand
The whistiing buoy at Neah bay Is dis
abied and the whistle has been blown
away. Captain Tozier. OF the revenue
cutter Wolcott, who made the discovery.
has reported It to Washington and TO the
superintendent Of lighthouse stations for
tins district, but It will take three Or
four days before the repairs can be made.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17

The German bark Germania came down
the river yesterday and anchored of Fla
yels wharf.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17

The Star of Bengal dragged her anchor
on Wednesday night and drifted several
hundred feet down stream.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17

The Ainsdale failed to get out yester-
day and Is stilI anchored at Sand island.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-02-17

The steamer Homer cleared at the cus-
tom house yesterday for San Francisco
with miscellaneous cargo.
Evening star., 1893-10-26
TARIFF FOR REVENUE ONLY.
The First Draft of the New Tariff Bill
Completed

The first rough draft of the tariff bill has
been completed and gone over once by the
subcommittee. 1t is the expectation that it
will soon be submitted to the committee
and the careful second reading and revision
begun.
What has been done now is subject to
changes. but it is thought that all those
things which have been definitely decided
on by the subcommittee will stand through
the hnal revision of the bill. Some Of the
features of the bill are radical. The wooden
schedule is the Springer free-wool bill which
passed the House last Congress. incorpo-
rated into the bill practically without
change. There will be a considerable en-
largement of the free list by the addition OF
which are not properly revenue duties. The
idea of tariff for revenue only is adhered to
quite closely, but this application may not
be made to coal. Iron ore goes on the free
list and there is a very considerable shay
ing down Of the entire iron and steel sched-
ule. The tax on whisky will be increased
not above 20 cents, but the exact amount of
the increase is not decided. An Increase in
the beer tax Is practically decided on. The
subcommittee have not quite made up their
own minds on the sugar question, but they
are practically determined not to try to get
any revenue out of sugar. The purpose is tC
classify refined and unrefined sugar closer
together. but this is more apt to be done by
putting any duty on the unret!ned. The
bounty will go. Either an income tax or an
Inheritance tax will be provided for to In
crease the revenues
Evening star., 1893-10-26

informed the democratic party would take
care of the matter.
IL Is asserted that many of the republi-
cans will not support Mr.. Sherman if he
presents the amendment; because they be-
lieve 1t Will jeopardize the cause of repeal.
and that democrats should take the initi-
ative, If they desire bonds.
When Voting May Begin.
1t is not expected that a vote will be
reached on any of the amendments today.
Mr.. Allen has a speech of considerable
length to deliver and Mr.. Morgan has ex-
pressed desire to speak. He has been suf-
fering from a bad cold. and said this MORN
ing that he did not care to use his voice
before Saturday.
Mr. Teller has yet to finish his remarks,
and Mr.. Stewart has not completed his
speech. While not intending to push things
with undue haste, there is an evident anN-
iety on the part of the managers of the bill
to get 1t out of the way as soon as possible.
This was emphasized this morning by the
attitude of the Vice President when he laid
the bill before the Senate. He made the
statement that the question vas upon the
of Mr.. PETER. which revived
the act of 1897. This was out of the usual
line but Mr.. Teller, who had the floor, re-
sumed his remarks. undisturbed by the in
timation understood to have been conveyed
py the observation of the presiding officer.
1t seems to be doubtful whether the vote
on the main proposition will be reached this
week Senators Quay and Dixon are of the
opinion that the end will not be reached
before Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Evening star., 1893-10-26
OFF FOR MARsEILLES,
Enthusiastic Farewell Given the Rus.
sians NJ Ify0ssis.,,ss 4

Enthusiastic Farewell Given the Rus.
SLAMS ~ Efy6rdassass
LYONS Oct 26.-After the banquet given
In their honor. at the Hotel de Vile last
evening, the Russian naval officers attend
ed Venetian fete and subsequently gave
a reception at the Grand Theater. II was
after midnight when they started r7r Mar
settles.
An immense crowd was at the station to
bid them au revoir. and the last sound they
heard in Lyons was the roar of the crowd
shouting "Vive la Russie.'
So enthusiastic have the Lyonaise been
over the visit of the Russian officers that a
suggestion that a fund be started for the
benefit of the families of those who lost
their lives by the recent sinking Of tie
Russian war ship Roosalka. in the Gulf Of
Finland, wet with a hearty response. and
a considerable sum Of money has already
been subscribed.
PARIS. Oct. 26.-The officers Of the
twenty-eighth Dragons. stationed ut Vim
cennes. gave a luncheon yesterday TO the
members of the Russian imperial guard,
whom the car sent to Paris to attend the
funeral OF Field Marshal MacMahon.
Many patriotic toasts were exchanged amid
greatest enthusiasm.
this morning from Toulon. Cheering crowds
welcomed her.
Admiral Avelan and his party arrived at
IL O'Clock and were welcomed In the most
enthusiastic manner: Every street In the
vicinity was crowded.
After the prefect had extended an off,
cfal welcome to the visitors the Russians
gave an informal reception in the sta
ton.
Almost every Frenchman in the place
shouted Long live Russia" to which the
Russians, waving their caps, responded
with the cry Of Long live France"
Evening star., 1893-10-26
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
A Refifi0n.


A number of the owners and residents
on the west side of 18th street northeast
between F and q streets have Joined in u
petition to the Commissioners urging that
new sidewalk be laid on 18th street be-
tween F and G.
What Kind of a Ton.
The first auditor of the treasury has
asked the Commissioners to explain what
kind Of a ton they meant when the word
was used in the contract for the destruc-
ton of garbage? He says that the present
basis of calculation has been upon a ton
of 1000 pounds, and not upon a basis of
2.24o. used in nearly all purchases or busi-
ness transactions. The definition of this
word as applied to the garbage contract
will make difference of SIS on the voucher
and. perhaps, a thousand dollars in the
year.
License Extension.
President b. F. Bittinger of the Presby-
terian Ministers Association writes to the
Commissioners today that he has been
instructed by the association to say that
its members deplore the passage of any
law or amendment to the existing law that
will further extend the liquor traffic.
GeorEetOwn's Water.
In view of the many protests and urgent
demands from the citizens Of Georgetown
the Commissioners today ordered:
That the high service mains in George
town below the level of 100 feet above
datum. be connected with the low service
system Of water distribution at a cost of
$468.51."
1t Is believed that this will remedy the
difficulty.
Bridge Approaches.
TNe representatives of the Northeast
Washington Association appeared before
Capt. Ffebeger this afternoon and present.
ed him with copy of the report of the
subcommittee on brigdes of the associa-
ton calling attention to the bad condition
Of the approaches over the street bridge
and requesting an early improvement of
same.
Evening star., 1893-10-26
RECEIVED BY KAISER.
Ambassador Runyun at the Imperial
Palace at Potsdam.
GREETINGS TO GERMANY
Cordial Response by the Empe-
roY.
AN IMPOSING CEREMONY.

BERLIN. Oct. 2s.-Mr Runyon, American
ambassador to Germany, today proceeded
to the new palace at Potsdam for the pur-
pose OF presenting to Emperor William his
credentials as ambassador He was ac-
companied by Lieut.. R. X. Evans, military
attache OF the American embassy and
Lieut.. Vreeland, naval attache, both Of
"hom were In uniform. Mr.. j. b. jackson,
secretary OF the embassy, was also of the
party. He wore a dress suit.
The party travelled to Potsdam BY special
train. and upon arrival there were received
III the imperial salon by Baron Usedom
mtroducer OF ambassadors and master Of
ceremonies. He conducted them to the
special salon, where Freiherr Marschall
Bleberstein, imperial minister of foreign
anairs, awaited the coming OF the am
bassador.
The party arrived at Wild Park at II :is
Here imperial carriages with outriders were
In waiting to convey the party to the new
palace.
Count Botho Ecu Gutenberg, president of
the Prussian council Of minister's conduct
ed Ambassador Runyon to the emperor
who received him in the jasper gallery
Tne audience was held behind closed doors
Mr.. Runyon handed to his majesty the
letter from Mr.. Cleveland notifying him Of
his elevation from minister to an am
oassador together with the following ad-
dress:
since the audience given me by your MA f.
esty on the occasion of my appointment
as minister. the United States, in cordial
reciprocity Of like friendly action by your
government, has raised their legation in
Berlin to an embassy and made me their
ambassador. 1t Is specially gratifying to
me to be assigned a part in these mutual
demonstrations Of good will by two great
nations. In addition to this significant
evidence of friendship on the part of the
American people In raising the rank Of
their mission to Germany the President of
the United States has specially charged me
with the high and agreeable duty Of con-
veying to your majesty the assurance of
his best wishes for the prosperity Of Ger
many"
Emperor William made a brief reply to
the address and then Ambassador Runyon
introduced his stan to his majesty.
The emperor addressed a few friendly
words to each member of the staff as he
was presented. This ended the audience
The party returned to the station In the
imperial carriages. Every honor due an
ambassador was paid to the new officials
of the United States.
Evening star., 1893-10-26
UNDERGROUND CONDUITs,
The Commissioners Are in Earnest m
District Control.

Ihere Is no mistaking the Commissioners,
attitude regarding the scheme to get con-
tfoi OF the underground conduits. They
are In earnest. and propose to push the
idea with all of their influence.
yesterday afternoon they considered the
matter further, and this morning decided to
incorporate thir views on the subject I'm the
appropriation bill and accordingly added
the following:
And the said Commissioners in case they
are unable to acquire said conduits by ne.
gotiation OF, purchase. are hereby author
tieeq sand directed to acquire the same or
any pof<1nn sthereof. by condemnation and
Tor that purpose they are authorized and
directed to make application by petition to
the Supreme Court Of the District of Co.
iumbia holding an Equity Court for an as
sessment OF the value Of said conduits and
SAID petition shall contain a particular de-
scr1ption or the conduits required. with the
name OF the owner or owners thereof. and
Its or their residence as far as the Same
can be ascertained and the said court is
hereby authorized and required upon such
application without delay to notify the own
ers OF said conduits and to appoint a COM
mission Of three persons to ascertain and
assess the value Of the same and to return
their valuation and appraisement in court
ana when the values of said conduits are
ascertained and the Commissioners shall
deem the same reasonable the sum or
Sums 50 ascertained shall be paid to the
owner or owners or into said court for the
use Of such use of such owner or owners
That upon the return of the valuation and
assessment by the commission herein pro-
vided for and the approval thereof by the
Commissioners. and the payment OF the
amount appraised as the value of said con-
duits shall thereuoon become the property
of the District of Columbia, it's successors
and assigns.
That having acquired the aforesaid cleo
tricai conduits. the Commissioners of the
District Of Columbia are hereby authorized
to enlarge or extend the system through
out the District OF Columbia as the public
interests may require and they are also
hereby authorized to lease the said electri-
cal ccnduits. or any part thereof upon such
terms and conditions as TO them may seem
proper ard for the public interests"
Evening star., 1893-10-26

go out Of his way to give official salute and
recognition to the commander of a naval
force avowedly in insurrection against the
government and actually engaged in bonn
harding the national capital. 1t was re-
called that when the Brazilian monarchy
was overthrown our government through
Minister Adams. was the first to recognize
the provisional government established by
the republic. Both houses of Congress on
the 18th Of February. $780, passed a resolu-
ton congratulating the people of Brazi! ION
their just and peaceable assumption of the
powers. duties and responsibilities of self
government based upon the free consent of
the governed"
Our friendly interest in the young repub-
lie was so powerful factor in securing its
recognition by other powers that in October
1880. just three years ago, Brazil sent a
squadron, consisting of the armored cruiser
Aquidaban and other vessels, to New York
harbor to return the visit of friendship and
congratulation made by the United States
squadron of evolution in Rio Janeiro in
June and July preceding.
When therefore Secretary Herbert receiv-
ed, through Secretary Gresham, informa-
tion that the Brazilian minister reported
the story of Admiral Stanton's salute to
the rebel admirals flag to be correct there
was a joint consultation OF documents and
precedents in the diplomatic room and the
conclusion was reached that Commodore
Stanton's act was so contrary to the re-
quirements Of the case as to call for prompt
rcpuke ana reparat1On. WIN tn1S con-
clusion in mind Secretary Herbert, at :
O'Clock. went over to the White House to
consult with the President. who on learn
ing the facts Immediately coincided with
the views Of the Secretary of State and Mr..
Herbert and authorized the issue Of the
order of suspension.
Commodore Stanton's record as naval
officer Is an excellent one. Born In Sag
Harbor, n. Y, July 49, 1884. he entered the
navy as acting midshipman in 1s49. In
July. 1862. he was commissioned lieutenant
commander. Prior to the war he had
served on the steamer Memphis on the
Paraguay expedition. He had also made a
cruise to the African coast and with the
Pacific squadron. He was placed in charge
of the steamer Tioga in the special West
India expedition Of 1923 and in 1864 COM
manded the steamer Pamela on the western
gulf blockading squadron. positions OF great
responsibility.
From 1871 to 1874 when he was trans
ferred to the Yantic. Commodore Stanton
commanded the receiving ship at Ports
mouth. N. H. and the steamer Monocacy
in the Asiatic station
In November, 1888. he went on duty at the
Naval Asylum at Philadelphia where ne
remained until November 1884, when he
was assigned to the command Of the steam
fr.Rate Tennessee flagship of the North At
lantic station. He was assigned to duty as
commander-'n-chief Of the South Atlantic
station shortly after the Columbus naval
review Of last spring.
Evening star., 1893-10-26
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE.
After Action Upon Some Matters the
Bankruptcy Biii In Taken I'm.

The House met at IL o'clock, and PRAYER
was offered by Rev. MIR. Smithson who in
voked support and consolation for the
family Of the late Rev. Samuel w. ,Iadda-
way. chaplain of the House, who died this
morning.
Mr.. Richardson Crenn) introduced a reso-
luton expressing the sorrow of the House
at the death of its chaplain. and moved
that the Speaker appoint a committee to
attend the funeral The resolution was
unanimously agreed to, and the chair ap-
pointed as the committee Messrs Compton.
Richardson (Tenn.). Dingley. Kyle Cock
rell Curtis On. W and Cobb (Ala).
As to Engrossed Bills.
Mr.. Richarson Tenn.), chairman OF the
committee on printing. offered a Joint reso-
luton providing that after the beginning
of the regular session of the Fffty-third
Congressional is, after the first Monday
in December-an engrossei and enrolled
bills and joint resolutions should be print
ed instead of being written
This method, Mr.. Richardson explained.
would obviatc. to a great extent the likeli-
hood Of errors creeping into the engrossed
bills.
After debate the resolution was agreed to.
Oncial Thanks.
The joint resolution rendering the ac-
knoWieusf1eHt OF tne government and
people OF the United States to the various
foreign governments that have participated
in the Columbian Exposition. as amended
by the Senate. was called Up and the amend
ments were concurred in.
The House had under consideration at
the time the morning hour expired a bill
to grant right of way to railway over
the Hot Springs reservation. but came to
no conclusion thereon.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole for consideration Of the bank
ruptcy law and Mr.. Boatner CAla.) took the
floor.
Mr.. Boatners defense of the bill stirred
up a hornts' nest, and he was frequently
interrupted by Mr.. Denson tAia.), MIR.
Bailey Crex) and Mr.. Kilgore CreX). Mr..
Bailey was particularly pertinacious and
difficult to satisfy, and Mr.. Oates CAla.)
came to the rescue of Mr.. Boatner and sue
ceeded in pacifying the member from
Texas
Evening star., 1893-10-26
A MOMENT OF SUSPENSE.
But No Vote Wns Taken and Mr.. Tel.
Ter Proceeded to Speak.

There were a few moments Of painful
suspense In the Senate this morning The
Vice President tapped his gavel on the
desk promptly at IL o'clock and resumed
the session. He then laid the unfinished
business before the almost empty Senate
in the form of House bill No. 1. None of
the reliable takers on the silver side could
be seen, while three staunch repealers. Sem
ators Voorhees,, Mcpherson and Faulkner
could be observed in their seats, A shiver
ran over the galleries. Was the long de
layed vote about to be taken?
No! Senator Manderson secured the
floor to transact a little morning business
by presenting a number of petitions. and
Mr.. Ransom asked that the members of
the committee on commerce might be ex-
cused. Then Mr.. Teller hove in sight, but
took no steps to check a vote. The Vice
President announced: THE question is up
on the amendment offered by the Senator
from Kansas
Mr.. President, / suggest that there is
no quorum present" drawled Mr. Teller
dryly. The roll-call brought in fffty-five
Senators and the strain was over. for Mr.
Teller took the floor to continue his speech.
Evening star., 1893-10-26
Charged With Rinins Mails.

Post Office Inspectors Thrar and Erwin
of the San Francisco division wired the
department this morning that they had
caused the arrest of Benjamin Cleveland.
a porter in the San Francisco post office.
on the charge OF having stolen registered
package containing 500 in gold dust, Chief
Wheeler thinks that this is the most i'm
portant arrest Of the season. He shares
the belief of the inspectors that most of
the losses which have been reported from
the Frisco office within two years can be
traced to Cleveland. In the case of the
last theft the property was recovered.
Evening star., 1893-10-26
Postmasters Appointed.

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was 56. OF this
number twenty were to fill vacancies
caused by death and res snation and the
remainder by removals. Iae Virginia ap-
pointments were: Mount Laurel E. s.
Martin, vice W. s. Atkinson, resigned: Red
House. j. W. Chambers. vice p. r. Ford.
removed. The Maryland appointments
were: Mount Pleasant. c. A. Riddlemoser,
vice c. A. Thomas. removed; Thurston, d.
w. Dutrow. vice B. L. Feinour, removed.
Evening star., 1893-10-26

PrOprfetOrs Agree to Discuss Matters
With the Men.
LONDON, Oct. 26.-The Mine Owners
Federation has consented, at the request
Of the Miners Federation. to meet repre-
sentatives of the latter organization and
discuss the whole question of the strike
without prejudice. Hitherto the owners
would discuss only the question Of Il re-
duction Of wages.
The strike in North Wales appears to be
approaching an end. Several collieries lave
re-started work, paying the miners the
rate Of wages prevailing before the strike.