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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
CRUISER MINNEAPOLIS.
Her Speed Even Better Than at First
Indicated.

Indicated.
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The Minneap-
oils has done even better than the first
reports indicated on her trial trip. Yes
terday Commodore Selfridge telegraphed
the Navy Department that the vessel
made 23.O5 knots, subject to tidal cor
rections. These corrections were made
last night, and to-day the Commodore
reported that after making allowance for
tides and currents the average speed was
23.07 knots. By the contract she was re-
quired to make 21 knots, and the con-
tractors were to receive bonus for ex-
cess of speed on the basis of $50, 1000 for
each quarter knot, so that according to
Commodore Selfridge's figures the
premium earned will amount to $414, 900,
the largest ever earned by vessel.
When proposals were received for build
ing the Minneapolis, it was found that
the Bath Iron Works were the lowest
bidder at $2,690,000. Cramps coming
next with bid of 80, 745,OO. The Secre,
tary of the Navy thought the Bath Iron
Works had hardly sufficient plant tc
undertake the construction Of SO large q
ship, and he offered to bestow the con-
tract on the Cramps if they would re-
duce their bid to the figure OF the Bath
Iron Works, which they did, so that
with the premium earned on the trial
the total cost is So, 204, 600.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Approved by the House.

WASHINGTON, July l7.-With less than
half an hours discussion and with prac-
tically no opposition the House to-day
adopted the following resolution offered
by McCreary Of Kentucky: THAT the
House OF Representatives indorses the
prompt and vigorous efforts of the Pres
ident and his administration to suppress
lawlessness, restore order and prevent
improper interference with the enforce
ment of the laws OF the United States
and with the transportation of the mails
of the United States and with interstate
commerce, and pledges the President
hearty support, and deems the success
that has already attended his efforts
cause for public and general congratula-
ton"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
THE ELEVENTH CENSUS.
Operations for the Year Reviewed by the
superintendent.

Operations for the Year Reviewed by the
Superintendent.
WASHINGTON, July 16.-The operations
OF the census office for the fiscal year
ending June 30 are reviewed in detail in
the report OF Superintendent Wright.
The total disbursements on account of
the eleventh census to and including
June 80, 1894, amounted to $40, ,365 ,677.
This was expended under different ap-
preparations as follows:
Expenses of eleventh census. ,i75, jag
Farms, homes and mortgage statistics. 1,287,073
Frlntng, engraving aud binding......... 6O5,455
The total force receiving compensation
at the end Of the year was 672. 1t is ex-
pected that this number will be reduced
during the month, so that the census
work can be completed, ready for the
printer, under the present appropriation
Small appropriations, however, will be
necessary at the opening OF Congress in
December for printing and binding the
final results and for continuing force
of proof-readers and revisers. The total
number OF printed pages OF the census
volumes is 22, 290. Of this 10, ,440 pages
OF copy have been prepared, and the rest
will be finished in few months and
under available appropriations. In ac-
cordance with the act approved April 81,
1884, an abstract Of the census has been
prepared, containing, however, only the
results so far reached.
A previous act called for digest OF the
census, which Colonel Wright considers
unnecessary, and he recommends that
Congress provide in some deficiency bill
next December for dropping the digest
and substituting for it a second edition
of the abstract, extending its size to 300
pages, containing all essential totals and
comparing them with the tenth-census
totals. The report concludes:
In accordance with an act OF Con-
gress | took charge OF the census Office
October q, 1893. After examining the
conditions of the eleventh census, / re-
ported that by June 30, 1894, copy for all
the volumes could be on hand except for
parts of three reports relating to the
population, vital statistics and farms
and homes. This worl, has not been
carried on as far as it was contemplated
at the time. The remainder of the re-
ports can be put in copy in a very short
time and under the appropriations now
available. In completing the eleventh
census the plan laid down by my pre-
decessor, that it should be purely stat
istical census, has been adhered to.
Provision should be made for the perma.
nent binding OF schedules to conform
to the custom of the past, for which
will at the proper time make the requisite
recommendations
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
GRESHAM'S LATEST.
Beiligerent Message Sent to the Japan.
ese Government.

Beiligerent Message Sent to the Japan.
ese Government.
New YORK, July 1S.-A Washington
dispatch to a morning paper Of pro-
nounced anti-administration proclivte
says: The fact has just come to Light
that the administration, through Secre
tary Gresham, has committed anothg
diplomatic blunder which is considerel
even more serious than the attempt to
restore Queen Liliuokalani, which may
have more important results. Member
OF the diplomatic corps, among whom
the facts have created something OIL
sensation, tell another story of it. The
Chinese Minister, who has been in fire.
quent consultation of late with the Se.
retary OF State regarding the STRAINED
relations between Japan and Corea, hS
finally induced the Secretary to send al
official cable dispatch to the Japanes
government expressing the dissatisisr
tion OF the United States with the polig
which Japan has followed with COra
and closing with the words:
1.-THE United States views with regrei
the levying Of an unjust war by Japsn
upon a weak and defenseless nation like
Corea."
This is considered greater diplomats
blunder than the Secretary's action ID
the Hawaiian controversy, but there hS
not been time to realize the full extelI
OF the message. The japanese govern
ment has made no reply, and has proc
ably not yet recovered from its astonisn'
ment. AT the Japanese Legation her
the officials profess to know nothing
about the belligerent message, and el
press grave doubts as to the accuracy, Y
the story. There is no doubt about th'
existence of the dispatch. SecretsHg
Gresham has shown a copy OF it to y
Julian Pauncefote. The Chinese 3d.
Corean Legations have copies OF it. 81.
the fact of its existence is known
several members Of the House and sen
ate Committees on Foreign Relations
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
ALIENS GOING HOME.
rvodus From Chicago That Will MAKE
Demand for Labor

Demand for Labor
CHICAGO, July 1S.-The Evening Jour
nal prints the following: The European
low rates inaugurated by the trading
steamship lines may result in awholesale
exodus from Chicago OF many men con-
nacted with the late strike. Never De-
fore in the history OF steamship rates
has it been possible to go from chicago
to an European port so cheaply' since
the cut rates have been inaugurated, tne
exodus from Chicago and the Northwest
TO various points in Europe has hgureu
nm a third Of the local traffic to New
York according to estimates oil local
steamship lines, and the announcements
of the last cut in rates has started real
becira OF European born people. Dozens
of men who said they were now on sIrlkg "I
have been making inquiries at the Local %
steamship offices within the last lew
davs, expressing their intention OF going
to the "old country" in case the strike
was a failure. There were halt-dozen
interesting phases OF the present, situa.
tion, and their is much food for Thought
in the depletion OF the standing army OF
unemployed in this country by return oi
workers to their homes abroad. It is es-
timated that before long labor will be at
a premium instead OF discount, and
there are not few who figure on a sea-
son OF prosperity as consequence OF the
return to Europe of thousands who have
been in the past six months unsuccessful
candidates for employment.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
TRIAL OF HUGH LYNN.
He is Charged with the Murder Of Two
Men Last October.

Men Last october.
VANCoUvER, B. c., July l8.-The trial
of Hugh Lynn, charged with the MUIR
der of Jack Green and Thomas Taylor
on Savary Island last October, com
menced this morning before Justice
Drake. The murder was one Of the
most atrocious ever committed in the
province. Green kept store and Tay-
lor was an employe. Lynn, the accused,
and a kloochman lived on the island,
he being employed by Green. When
the bodies were found, Lynn and the
kloochman were missing. Both men
had been shot with rifle bullets, but the
murderer had placed shotguns in the
hands OF the deceased TO make it appear
that death was the result OF duel. The
house and store had been raksacked, and
the money, furs and provisions had been
stolen. Lynn left by his own boat,
which was found subsequently adrift of
Comox, where he had purchased a canoe.
A trail OF shot was discovered from
Green's store 10 where Lynn embarked,
and similar shot were found in the boat
Lynn was arrested last spring at Orcas
Island, in United States territory. II
was learned that he had traded a rife
similar to one belonging to Green and
also had sold furs like those missing from
the store. Lynn's kloochman and little
boy gave damaging evidence against hin
at the preliminary hearing, and thes'
facts have been worked up by the officials
into strong case. Lynn is native o
British Columbia, his father having beer
one OF Colonel Moody's engineers, sen
out here by the British government il
early days. He has the reputation o
being desperate.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

DENVER, July 1.-THE Chamber OF
Commerce to-day received the following
from the san Francisco Chamber OF
Commerce:
"Will YOU aid by telegraphing to your
Senators and Representatives in pre-
venting an adjournment until the Mica
ragua canal bill is reported7"
After due consideration the following
telegram was sent TO Representatives
Pence and Bell;
"On behalf OF our Pacific Coast neigh.
bor we urgently request favorable action
on the Nicaragua canal bill before Con.
gress adjourns."
To the President OF the Chamber of
Commerce OF San Francisco this message
was dispatched:
Reciprocating favorable action on
silver by your people, we have sent
telegram to Messrs. Pence and Bell urg-
ing your request"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Receipts Greater Than Expsud,.rr0.

WASHINGTON, July l7.-Receipts from
internal revenue so far this month
amount to 1885,, ,5S7, as against IS. 1877
gl5 during the same period last wear
The almost unprecedented increase Is No
doubt due to the expectation that in tbe
pending tariff bill the tax on spirits will will
be materially increased. The receints n,
from customs for the first half of tbe M
present month amounted to 3,535 OOo
winch is per cent more than last yeor
for the first time in many months tbe
receipts OF the government are exceed' I
ing the expeditures, the excess so for
being over S2,500,00O. " '"'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
NO CHANGE IN COREA.
Chinese Government Still Demands the
Removal of Japanese Troops.

Chinese Government Still Demands the
Removal of Japanese Troops.
WASHINGTON, July 17.-Latest tele-
graphic advices received here indicate
that the Corean situation is substantially
unchanged. 1t states that the Russian
government has expressed itself as sat-
isied with the reply of the japanese
government, disavowing any design upon
Corean territory, but declining to with
draw the Japanese troops from Corea
until some action was taken to prevent
the constant recurrence of the disturb
ances in that country of which Japan
complains. 1t is also stated that the
Chinese government has promptly re-
fused to consult with the Japanese gov
ernment for the purpose Of devising
means to assist Corea in her cause and
simply reiterates its demand for the re-
moval of Japanese troops from Corea.
This, it is understood, was the substance
OF the answer made by Sung Ii Yamen
last week, when the British Minister in
Pekin rendered his personal good Offices
to effect an amicable settlement of the
difficulty between the two countries.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
II Was Found In the Nninr

HELENA, July l6.-Particulars of the
recovery OF the cash box stolen from the
Great Northern express messenger at
Wicks Friday are at hand. The box was
recovered with all its treasure, 81 600
The robbers were closely pursued and
weighed down by the heavy box, con,
c!!uted to hide it. They buried it along.
side u creek, in such way that the
water would flow over it. Further ON
they abandoned their wagon and Suns
riding oil on horses. Two of the mr.,
suers yesterday morning saw the end NJ
the box sticking out OF the ground and
not covered by water. ' "'''
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
OLNEY IN DOUBT
As to Exact Nature of Bill in Equity Filed
Against the Southern Pacific.

As to Exact Nature of Bill in Equity Filed
Against the Southern Pacific.
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Attorney- Gen
eral Olney to-day expressed his doubts
OF the correctness OF published reports
as to the basis and purpose OF the suit
brought against the Southern Pacific
Railway Company at Los Angeles. Late
last week the Attorney-General received
telegram from Attorney Denis, stating
that he had reasons for believing the
Southern Pacific was not making proper
efforts to run its trains and asking for
authority to file against the company a
bill in equity under the antitrust act of
July 2, 1890. This authority was given,
and its intention was to compel the COM
pany at least to try to fulfill its contracts
with the government toward resuming
interstate traffic. The conduct of the
Southern Pacific Company had been in
marked contrast with that of some other
companies in this respect, and it was the
Attorney-General's understanding that
the suit would be brought to compel the
performance OF its duties under the law
and, so far as he knew, for no other pur-
pose. Mr.. Olney questions the correct
ness OF that part of the report which
stated that one purpose of the suit was
to cancel and annul all agreements by
which the Southern Pacific and certain
other companies were considered. 1t is
the opinion of the officials at the De-
partment OF Justice that such considera-
tions are not only legal, but were con-
templated by the interstate act. Just
what the facts are has not yet been
learned.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Spokane Banker Escapes,

SAN Francisco, July lS.-H. L. Cutter
crossed into Mexico at Tia Juana the
night OF June 80, and thus evaded ar
rest by officers who were in pursuit of
him, The fleeing banker, for Cutter was
cashier of the defunct First National
Bank OF Spokane and President of the
Spokane Savings Bank, is wanted at
Spokane for embezzlement. Upon this
charge the grand jury indicted him, and
Governor McGraw OF the State of Wash.
lngton issued requisition papers. which
were approved by the Governor OF Cali.
tornia, Cutter having left Spokane and
taken up his residence in San Diego.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
TARIFF CONFERENCE.
A New Plan Suggested for Revenue on
whisky.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-The tariff con-
ferrees have had suggested to them a
plan for revenue on whisky, one OF the
largest revenue producing items, which
has not heretofore been considered in
either the House or Senate. 1t was pro-
posed by one OF the Senators, and senti-
ment toward it is quite favorable. The
plan contemplates sliding scale, the
minimum tax being 81 per gallon on
whisky out OF bond at the end of five
years and advancing 5 cents per gallon
for each year in bond beyond five years
and not exceeding nine years. On this
basis the tax would be: Five years, 81;
six years, Sl.05 seven years, $l.iO:
eight years, $l.l5. By this arrangement
the eight years bonded period is secured
by the distillers, although it is offset by
the tax OF $l.l5 per gallon if advantage
is taken OF the full nine years.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
TO FoRECLosE BONDS.
Suit Brought Against the Union Pacific
Railroad Company.


Railroad Company.
TOPEKA, July l7.--Suit was filed in
the United States Circuit Court to-day
against the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany to foreclose bonds amounting to
Slll, ,725,0 900. The suit was filed by
George j. Gould and Russell Sage, trus-
tees of the bondholders of the Kansas
Pacific, by their attorneys, Rossington,
Smith X Dalcs. 1t is alleged the bonds
are in default. 1t is also alleged that
since the property OF the Kansas Pacific
passed under the control OF the Union
Pacific its revenues, which were sutfi-
cient to protect bondholders, have been
used to defray expenses on other parts
OF the system. Plaintiffs ask for the
appointment of receivers to look after
their interests, Judge Foster appointed
). III. III. Clark, Oliver W. Mink and T..
Ellery Anderson, three of the five re-
ceivers of the Union Pacific, as receivers
of the Kansas Pacific, with instructions
to continue to operate the road rs part
OF the Union Pacific system, keeping the
accounts separate. 1t is rumored here
that this is u step toward the reorganiza-
tion of the Kansas Pacific.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
UNION PACIFIC BRANCHES.
Receivers Ask That They be Separated
From the Main Road.

Receivers Ask That They be Separated
From the Main Road.
ST. PAUL, July l8.-To-morrow the re-
ceivers OF the Union Pacific will be asked
to appear before the court pursuant to
an order to show cause why large num-
ber of the branch lines OF the Union Pa
ciic road should be considered and con-
Quoted as n part of the Union Pacific
system and not be hereafter regarded as
independent lines. The reason for this
action is that the branch lines are not
earning sufficient money to pay operat-
ing expenses and taxes. They are n con-
slant drain upon the income Of the
Union Pacific road, which has been OBJ
liged to advance money to maintain them.
The present receivers ask that their ac-
ton mt previous times in making these
advances be approved by the court. The
names of the branch lines are indicated
in the petition rs follows: Cartoon Cut
Off railway, Brighton and Boulder
branch, junction City and Fort Kearney
railway, Omaha and Republican Valley,
Salina and Southwestern, Denver, Lead
vile and Gunnison railway, Kansas
Central railway, Kansas City and Omaha
railway, Atchison, Colorado and Pacific
railway, Atchison, Jewell City and West
ern railway, Washington and Idaho rail-
way, the Oregon Railway Extension
Company.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
willing to Take Back s,r,,,.-.

CHICAGO, July II. - Vice-President
Wickes OF the Pullman Company saws
the company is willing to take back its
striking employees. He says the mana.
ger at the works has been under instrnr.
tions for several weeks to start mn the
works as soon rs enough men are readv
to 90 to work to make the running of Mi
the departments possible, or about l COO
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
A Fathers Terrible Crime.

BROOKLYN, n. V, July l6,-James
Hogan, after an alteration with his son
Daniel, went to his sons bedside early
this morning, while the latter was asleep,
and dealt him several blows with n piece
OF stick, causing compound fracture Of
the skull. lie then made his escape.
Young Hogan will die.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

LONDON, July lin the House v
Commons to-day attention was called "
the bill regarding the Nicaragua cans
introduced in the United States sen9als.
anu the government was asked wa
steps it would take to maintain ir
Slayton-B -Bulwer treaty. The Foresi
Secretary replied that attention wos.. ws.
De given to the subject. The House Nv u,
lshed this evening the report on su'
stage OF the budget. William Harcoul1
chancellor OF the Exchequer, announ0'
the third reading.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Tho ChnIcrn NIrnIrnt.

LoNpoN, July IA dispatch to the
Times from st. Petersburg says the chol.
era epidemic is assuming alarming pro-
portions, The present visitation is of a
more intense and more fatal character
than WAS the outbreak OF the two pre-.
vious years. The disease has even pen.
etrated into Finland, which has hitherto
been free from cholera.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
The Milk Was Poisoned.

MARSHALL, ILL.,, July l6.-About thirty
persons were poisoned by eating ice
cream last week at West Union, ten
miles miles south Of this city. All have been
m Tnuer physicians, care. Mrs. b +
Dunham has died in great agonv ana n
Two or three others are at the noint tnI "i
ueath. 1t Is supposed that the nil. II.
was poisoned by being in vessel with a q
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
The President WIN he Circumspcct.

WASHINGTON, July lS.-lt is under.
stood that the selection of the Commits.
sioners to investigate the late strike was
under discussion 10y the Cabinet to-day,
but so far there are no open indications
OF speedy action in the matter. The
President is disposed to act with the
greatest circumspection in choosing men
OF national reputation, whose findings
are likely to carry weight with the entire
American people.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
French Ironclad Set on Fire.

TouLoN, July l4.-Just previous to the
launching OF the new French ironclad
Carnot dockyard official discovered
smoke issuing from the hold. The fire
was easily extinguished. A large bottle
of turpentine was emptied over the
woodwork in manner well calculated
to cause rapid spread OF the flames. 1t
is reported dockyard workman, sus-
pected of being an anarchist, was ar
rested and confessed he and his accom-
plices planned to burn the Carnot.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

WASHINGTON, July IS. 49, That the
Treasury Department regards the strike
as practically over was shown by the is-
suance OF an order by Treasurer Morgan
for the resumption of shipments OF
money between the several subtress-
uries, which was suspended when the
labor troubles became acute,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

San Francisco, July 17.-Walter y
Furnand, originally accused OF stealiDs
the Jacobson diamonds, but who We
lowed to plead guilty to receiving
goods, was to-day sentenced by J1Ss.' Ts.
Daingerfield to serve four years ID ="
som prison.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
BICYCLE RIDERS.
The .EnElishman Is No Match for the
American.

The .EnElishman is No Match for the
American.
PARIS, July l6.-Fifteen thousand pco-
Pile assembled to-day at the Velodrome
TO witness the contest between Zimmer-
man and Barken, an Englishman. The
first race, one mile, was won easily 10y
Zimmerman, who finished dozen
lengths ahead OF his competitor, In the
second race, five miles, Zimmerman fol.
lowed with the pacemakers until thv
fifth lap was entered upon. Then he lei
himself 90, and shot ahead no fast that
Barken, seeing there was no chance to
win, retired. Zimmerman's time was
IL go 2.5. Zimmerman then won an.
other race, Wheeler finishing second.
The crowd went wild over Zimmerman's
victories, and he was given an ovation.
A number Of spectators waved small
American flags when they saw how eas.
lily Zimmerman had won.