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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
A FoRGER ARRESTED.
Prominent In Eugene Society, and
Sings in Church Choir.


Eugene, Or. Dec 22,-The officers
took into custody today young man
who has been in the city for some
months, under the name of ]. p. Ben,
nington. The charge booked against
him is forgery, and on examination he
was bound over, with bonds fixed at
$1,000. He is not well known in the city,
but has been quite prominent in so,
clety. being a singer in church choir
and otherwise taking an active part.
Some time ago a check was presented
at the First National Bank of this
city for $50, OH supposed signature of
VIM. Nes, and 1t was cashed. This
was soon discovered Ito have been forg-
ed. Yesterday check came for $40,
ON the same signature, with instruc-
tions Nhat it be sent in currency by
registered mail to springfield. The
bank, suspecting that something was
wrong, registered and mailed a decoy
ieuter, and alt the same time am officer
to watch for the man who should can
for it, Bennington called for the let
ter this AFTERNOON in disguise. The let
ter was delivered to him and he gave
his receipt for it, and then the officer
took him into custody. He ait once saw
that he was entrapped. and begged the
officer to kill him rather than arrest
him. He is said to have a sister in
Tacoma, and his father is in Tacoma
or Illinois.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
INSPECTOR WILLIAMS ANGERED
He Hurls Vile Epithets at Reporter
who Called Upon Him.

New York, Dec. 22.--Police Inspector
Andrew s. Williams was plainly upset
by yesterdays testimony before the
Lexow committee. A reporter who ask
ed today for statement regarding
Captain Schnittberger's sworn state-
ment that money collected from the
law-hreSkers had regularly been dlvid-
cd with Williams and other police off,
cIals was the recipient of a volley Of
vile epitheks hurled at him by the In
speotor. who also advanced upon the
reporter with clenched and upraised
hands.
"Gdt out Of here" roared Williams;
II won't talk to anybody
The suggestion THAT he was the one
favored in being given am opportunity
to clear himself in the estimation OF the
public, merely angered the inspector
the more.
You're d-d fool" he shouted
you don't know enough to take no for
IN answer. Go out OF here or I'll have
you nut out"
Supt. Bymes would not talk Of the
incidents of yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
A FIENDIsH FATHBR.
Murders His Wife and Children and
Attempts Suicide.

Vancouver, B. c., Dec. 22-The most
horrible tragedy ever perpetrated dn this
city occurred here this morning resulkr
ing in the death of two and probably
three persons. Geo. Frederick Ashford,
a Iaborer formerly employed by the
Canadian Pacific railroad, killed his
wife and child and seriously wounded
another one of his children. He had
been drinking heavily, and two weeks
ago was discharged. He returned home
late last might and wrote a letter to the
police magistrate, saying he had decdd-
ed to kill his family. Going upstairs
he woke his wife, telling her that her
end had come. Before she was half
awake he shot her in the head; then
little three-year-old Violet was killed
in the same manner. Nlne-year-old
Mildred was the next one shot. The
two boys were awakened by the shoot
ing, and escaped, giving the alarm to
the nelghbors Seeing that his deed
was discovered lthe fiend made his es-
cape, running along the tramway track
for short distance. Then he shot
himself in the head twice, but only in>
nicted scalp wounds. Then he threw
himself in front of a car, but the mo-
torman pulled up in time and secured
him, handing him over to the police.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23

behind. Her wheat, due to climatic
conditions, is of inferior quality. and
will never be able to compete with the
Pacific Coast product"
Mr.. Killiam states that the farmers
about Pendleton are going into irriga-
tion quite extensively. They have AN
abundance of water from the noun
tain streams, and propose to make use
of 1t in recladming large tracts of arid
lands dn that neighborhood. The
Washington and Columbia River Rail-
road, of which he speaks, is line run
ming through the richest wheat fields
on the coast, and taps Umatilla, Walla
Walla, and whitman counties. 1t is
167 miles in length, owned by c. B.
Wright, of Philadelphia, and is one of
the best paying pieces Of railroad prop
erty in the country.
Mr. Killbam will return to Pendleton
on Monday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
%. r. & N. PASSENGER WREcKED.
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Engineer Killed, and Several People
Injured.

walla W'alla, Dec. 22-rrhe o. r. and
N Passenger train was wrecked this
morning at Menolsen station about S5
miles east Of Walla Walla. Engineer
R. r. Walker was killed and Engineer
jessie Firemen Sutton and Stewart
were injured. The train was the reg
ular passenger, bound for Spokane, and
consisted Of baggage, mlail, smoker, two
day coaches. two sleepers, and Receiv-
er McNeill's private car, occupied by
T. w. Lee, assistant general manager.
At Bolles junction an additional loso-
motive was ATTACHED Ito make the heavy
grade up Alto Hin. When they reach
ed MenolSen the train was running at
the usual speed. the rails spread. throw
ing both engines and mail and baggage
cars from Ithe track. Engineer walker
was on the head engine, and his body
was pinned between the engine and
tender, and lthe escaping steam scalded
Ills face, arms, and legs 50 badly that
the flesh fell off. besides both his legs
being badly crushed. He lived about
half an hour. Engineer Jessie. OF the
second engine, escaped with only a
strained back and arm. dinner Stewart,
fireman for Jessie. escaped with slight
bruises. while Sutton. who was firing
for Walker, had his left leg broken.
Fortunately the passenger cars remain
ed on the track.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
THE sTEEvps TRIAL.

Portland, Dec 22.--In the Sleeves
trial today. the oross-examsnatdon Of
oscar ]. Kendall was continued. Hia
direct testimony was not seriously Inn
paired.
A new feature brought out was THAI
Sleeves in Conversation with the wit.
ness had said he expected 20 be men-
laioned In Aliens will. Sleeves vas at
torney for Allen, who was ~ litigation
with sayres.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
THOUSANDS ARE pmsrIrUTH.

Omaha, Dec. %. -presidonf Mason, Of
the Nebrasl0a state relief commission
has secured a carefully prepared report
OF the number OF destitute families IN
lIhIs state where there was crop fail.
ure, us follows:
Custer county, $50 families; Perkins
200; Chase, 225; Dundy. 1870: Hitchcock,
$50; Red Willow 1907 Hayes 20; From.
Itier, 10; Fu1nas. 100: Lincoln, 700; Daw-
son. as; Keith, 200: Duel, 40; Cherry. foi
MCPHERSON, 40 Blair. 20; Boyd, 2b0I
Holt. 30: Antelope. 30; Keya Paya, 2a
Knox. %. Contributions are coming.
but hardly as fast as they should. The
committee has carefully gone over the
| field and none but the deserving are to
be assisted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
NEW RussIAN coNsrmurIoN.

Berlin, Dec. 22.-The vorwartz today
prints what vt claims is new Russian
constitution which the Peoples Rights
party has prepared for Russia. 1t pro-
vides for an imperial parliament and
a diet for each province Bach mem-
ber Of the imperial parliament is to rep
resent three Thousand people and be
elected by universal suffrage. The czar
is TO remain the supreme head OF the
u4afa
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
AN APnnAL no CONGRESS.
Sugar Cane Growers Ask that the 1894
Bounty BE Paid.

Washington, Dec. %. Senator Blan-
chard today presented petition nsimer.
ously signed by the cane sugar growers
Of Western Louisiana, for the payment
Of THE bounty OF 1894. The petitioners
represent that they are poor people,
that relying on THE government to pay
the bounty. they had contranted obll.
CATIONS which IN view OF the repeal Of
the bounty law, and refusal Of the
treasurer to pay the bounty. Is certain
to bring ruin upon them, unless relief
Is furnished.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
HEAVY LACROSSE FIRE.

Lacrosse. Wis, Dec. 22.-One Of The
most destructive fires that has visited
fhia CITY for years started today IN
the White House department o. me
store Of the Lacrosse Dry Goods Com
pany. Miss Hattie Lovel0y, head NH,
liner Of The firm. jumped from the
third STORY window. and was seriously
injured Several different firms t9d
departments IN the store and thtif
LOSSES range from 500 70 $500. The
Dry Goods Co.'S loss Is estimated az
$4,000. with Insurance. at epouf oue'
half
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
pnAcE NEGOTIATIONS PROBABLE

Washington, Dec. 22.-Now that Chi
ma has appointed commissioners to go
to Japan to negotiate for peace. 1t Is
probable that the halter country will
appoint commissioners Ito meet them.
1t is believed here that Mr. Matsu,
minister of foreign affairs, will be Jap
ans Chinese representative. An arrnIs-
tace will likely be declared pending
peace negotiations,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23

under tbe cars. which exploded break,
ing the windows and nearly derailing
the trasn. -Four shots were fired at
the conductor, who tried to prevent
them from pulling the bell cord. The
bandits got off IN dense thiclSet. tol-
lowed by the chief Of Des Moines and
deputy, whom they succeeded In
overpowering
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
LATTER REPORTS OF ENGLAND's
STORM.

London, Dec -Reports OF the storm
received from all parts OF Hngland show
that Immense damage has everywhere
been caused by THE recent gales. The
loss VIII reach tens OF thousands Of
pounds. Traffic has baen completely
suspended In mnny places on account
Of the floods. Many ships have been
driven ashore and thirty or forty per-
sons already have been reported dead
as result OF the STORM, while hun
aeeds OF persons have been injured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
MARINE INrELLIGENcE,

San Francisco, Dec. 2z--Arrived- city
of Picking. from Hong Kong and Yoke.
hama; Arawa, from Honolulu and
Sydney.
Departed-U. B IS. Richard Rpsh
cruise; AustzzIia, Tor Honoiuln.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
coNsPIRAlroRs ARREsTEp.
Especial correspondence Associated
Press per steamer Arawa.)

Honolulu, Dec. II, via San Francisco
Dec. 22-Saturday the police arrested
John e. Bush and f. c. Crlck ON a
charge of conspiracy against the gov
ernment. In the Bush house seven
rifles were found. Joseph Nawahi, a
native lawyer w. F. Weed, and Emil
Klemme were also arrested. Monday
night Thorough search OF the house
occupied by Crfck brought to light four
rifles, two pistols and $50 rounds OF am
muustion concealed Under THE floor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
OREGON PACIFIC SOLD.

Corvallis, Dec, 22.--The Oregon Pacifc
road was sold today to Bonner and
Hammond, for 100000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-23
SENATE ADJOURNED.
THE SHORT LINE.

Washington, Dec 22.lThe senate this
afternoon adjourned until january Sd
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
BEATEN ANDLEFT TODIE
A Sensational Atflir in tha San Jose
Hills Near C0Vlna.
MAY CAUSE MUCH TROUBLE
The Nephew of the Archbishop OF
York Brutally Treated by
Gang OF Hoodlums In
Southern California.

Los ANGELES, May IA sensational
affair occurred in the San Jose hills south
OF Covina, little fruit town in the foot
hills OF the Sierra Madre mountains, east
of this city. the day before yesterday.
which may result in considerable interna-
tional complication. A young English-
man was set upon by gang Of hoodlums
and beaten into a state of insensibility
and then tied to a tree in barren spot
and left to perish.
The young man is Robert Beaucamp,
nephew of the Archbishop of York and
heir of the Marquis of CHUNKY.
Beaucamp finally extricated himself
from his pcrilous position and succeeded
in making his way home. He is naturally
very indignant at the outrage and will
probably lay his case before British Con-
sui Mortimer. Young Beaucamp belongs
to the sixth Hussars IN her majesty's
service. and was actively engaged in the
last Afghan and Egyptian campaigns.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
ON TO FORT BENTON.

The Hogan Army Starts Forth on Its
Piigrimaye to the Missouri.
Special Dispatch TO the Standard
HELENA, May 27.-The Hogan army Of
about $50 men started from here to-day
for Fort Benton, six wagons being sent
with them to bear their impedimenta. The
city of Helena sent letters of credit to peo-
pie at Fort Benton calling for supplies
and lumber with which TO construct mack.
inaws, by means of which the men will 60
down the river. High and rapid water
will carry the men swiftly TO Bismarck,
whence they hope to be able to push on by
rail. The mayor and council have met all
the demands of the men and treated them
generously. A few men are arriving here
by incoming trains from the West, but it
is not thought that these will be a strong
massing of forces here after this. Mon
tana has dealt fairly with her own indus
trials and cannot be expected to take up
with all the foreign detachments that
choose to enter her borders from other
states.
The jury in the case Of the Ford BROTH
ers, tried in the district court during last
week for the murder of Hans Thompson.
brought in verdict Of mot guilty." late
last night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
SHORT OF CASH.
Treasury odicials Begin To Realize Gold
IL Not Any Too Abundant.


L. Not Any Too Abundant.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The pres
ent depleted condition of the
treasury and the discouragihg out
look for the future are source
OF considerable anxiety to the officials of
the treasury department. Already the
gold reserve, which had been brought up
by the last bond issue TO Sl07, $50 .8ia, has
been reduced by the exports since March
10 to less than $50, 5000 with no indica-
tions that the foreign demand will cease
until 1t has reached much lower point.
With the exception Of the gold reserve,
and counting every available dollar in the
vaults, to-day il has less than SS0,O0),O0
with which TO meet its obligations.
Nor does the future show any signs of
encouragement. TN the contrary, the
probability is that the deficit of 100000
for the month OF May is likely TO be iu-
creased by si5.0o0,0JO during the two sue
ceeding months. The closest estimate
that can nov be made shoSs the deficit
for the fiscal year ending June 30 will be
approximately S7i 100000. Close csti.
mates place the receipts for May at So,
10000 and the disbursements at S2s,500,.
600. For June the receipts are likely 10
he about SEA .00o,0 900. with expenditures OF
s26, 10000, making total of receipts for
the fiscal year s29l, ,509,Ii9, and disburse-
ments S365, ,l97. The receipts for the
month TO date are So. .sSs.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
IN THE HOUSE.
The State Bank Tax Question Will Take
Most Of the Week.

Most of the Week.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-The coming
week in the house will be much broken up
10y special orders and adjournment over
Memorial day. The state bank debate
will have the right OF way but it can get
but three days in the week at tho best.
Monday is District OF Columbia day and
the bank bill will be taken up again on
Tuesday. Representative Johnson will
make the opening republican speech in
opposition to state banks, and Representa-
tive Cox will open for the unconditional
repeal of the bank tax. Representatives
Warner of New York. Walker of Massa-
chusetts, Rayner of Maryland and Harter
of Ohio. are also down for speeches, some
of which will go over on account of Memo
rial day. The bank question will get
another day on Thursday to be displaced,
however, on Friday by private bills. The
hopes of tho state bank men are TO close
the debate and, il possible, get vote be-
fore the week closes. The anti-op;ion bill
and the Indian appropriation bill are
pressing for consideration and one or the
other of these will follow the state bank
bill. II is hardly expected. however, that
either Of them can be reached during the
coming week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
SIX PEOPLE LIED.
Fatal Result Of an Explosion In tho bay
OF Biscay.

MADRID, May 27.-Further details have
been received Of the explosion that oc-
Cured yesterday on the Norwegian
steamer Norden at Dion, in the Bay of
Biscay. The steamer was taking coal on
board when one of her boilers exploded
with terrible force. Her decks were shat
tered and the boats bow and her deck fit
tings were blown TO spliniers. Some of
tho debris was carried across the quay at
which tho vessel was lying, and piece of
timber struck dock laborer, killing him
instantly.
Two steamers laden with sulphuric acid
and gun powder we're lying close TO the
Nordon. Part of the masts of the latter
were carried away by the force of the OK.
plosion and In falling struck the other
two steamers, iniicting great damage on
them.
Five Of the Nordcn's crew were killed
and several others were either scalded OF
injured by the falling debris.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
HERE'S THE LATEST NEWS.
Even In May tho Hcisna Campaign Liar
Get. In Hts Deadly Work.


Get. In Hts Deadly Work.
Special Correspondence OF the Standard.
DILLON, May 26.-The people of this
place have been favored with the send-otf
in tho Anaconda-Helena contest for the
capital. A prominent member OF tho
Helena capital committee was In town for
a while and no remained long enough to
spread far and wide the amusing informa-
ton that "Marcus DAILY and tho Anaconda
capital committee arc busted and cam
not raise any money to spend on the cap
ital fight" The people in this city agreed
that, for n starter, the committeeman
was working up a pretty weak campaign
lie. A resident In town tells of meeting a
fow DAYS ago another citizen of Helena
who asserted that he had IN his inside
pocket and was willing to show n
confidential letter from san Francisco
man "wbo knows" and who writes as tho
straight tip that the whole Anaconda out
tit is on the verge Of bankruptcy and
practically penniless. The request was
made Of the Helena man to show the let
ter but he finally concluded that it would
hardly do TO show it. as it was marked, he
said. "strictly confidential" This hap
pened ia Helena. 1t was related here this
| afternoon that the same Helena man
| made the same sort OF crack about his
"confldcntial" information in Boxeman
several weeks ago. While the rumors
were being discussed and laughed at here,
one unoffendiug Dillonite remarked that,
speaking of bankrupts and busted" con-
Germs. it would be more TO the point for
Helena to send out information to tell de-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
MISSCULA NOTES.

MlssoULA, May 1.-THE gun club con-
test this afternoon was poorly attended.
Joseph T. Menard won the gold medal
the score being Is. I. ;. Jones won the
silver medal, score s. In the team shoot
Devol's team defeated Harrity's SO to 25.
Tho Fort Missoula ball team won a
game from the CoAeyites this afternoon
3lto6.
The river has risen 6 inches to-day aud
the Rattlesnake creek 5 inches.
The electric plant is running tonight
with a foot of water in tho boiler room,
but the lights seem all right.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
AT BLUEFiELDS.
Tho British Are Active In Preserving
Their Rights Dawn There.

NEw ORLEANS, May 2'.-The steamship
Espana has arrived. bringing Bluefields
data of May Il. Everything VAS quiet
there. Tho British warship Magicienne
has returned from Colon, where she had
gone to cable to the London Office tho
arrival of Chief Clarence at Bluetields,
under British protection, and to ask for
further instructions in the matter. Cap
tain Cook was told 10 proceed with the
formal installation OF the young Indian
chief as soon as he received notice from
Minister Prosling in Managua, as the
British government was determined to
uphold the treaty of Managua at all costs.
Captain Clark and Consul Hatch ex-
pected TO hear from Minister Prosiing be-
fore tho end of the month.
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sion steamer with music, conveying many
Of the most prominent In the labor cause
in this city. The wealers will land st
Smith and Ferry streets and camp near
their fleet. A mass meeting will hc held
on Lucas Market square rs soon as possi-
BILE after the arrival of the industrials
and, II possible, monstrous procession
will be held. The arrival Of the feet 10
timed for Tuesday and the subscription so
far raised TO feed the men is nearly $500,
with about 500 more promised.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-05-28
MOURNING FOR THE PAST.
French Socialists Went to the Graves Of
Th.ir U.roes to ,wcep and Fight

frcncn socialtsn "rnt 10 the Sraves OF
Their Heroes to Weep and Fight
PARIS, May 27.-Several meetings were
held to-day TO celebrate the establishment
OF tho commune. A number of socialist
members OF the chamber Of deputies
were present. Violent speeches were
made but there was no disorder. The pro-
grammee OF the socialists included visit
TO the cemetery OF Pere La Chaise, where
many OF those who lost their lives in the
troubulous days of the commune are
buried. Tho police, however. would not
allow anyone except those carrying
wreaths to enter the cemetery and
speeches were forbidden.