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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
A BATTLE IMMINENT
PeixOto'S Fleet Assembled in the
HarbOr at Rio.
THE SHIPS READY FOR ACTION
The Cruiser NichterOy to Destroy
the YillegaignOn FOrtifcations
With Dynamite Shells.
THE SHIPS READY FOR ACTION
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Copyrighted by Associated Press, 1894.
Rio de Janeiro, March 1O.-There now
seems to be a definite prospect of a
naval battle and prompt ending to the
rebellion, as far as Rio de Janeiro is
concerned. The dynamite cruiser Nic-
theroy the torpedo boat Aurora,
pedo boat Destroyer and the thr sor-
pedo boats brought over from Germany
have arrived here. When the sun rose
this morning the Peixoto fleet was at
anchor in small bay at the entrance
to the harbor, and well protected by the
guns of Fort Santa Cruz. The Nicthe-
roy, from the position which she now
occupies, is expected to be able to
throw dynamite shells at Fort Villegaig-
non, and when Villegaignon has been
silenced, it is expected that the Nicthe-
roy's consorts will steam up to shell
tered position behind the island upon
which Villeeaigron Notifications stand,
and will from there shell the rebel fleet,
while being protected from the heavy
guns of the insurgent ships. The Par
nahyba, formerly the guardship at Per-
and the cruiser America, are
outside the bay, to watch, it is presum-
ed, against surprise upon the part of
the Aquidaban or other rebel e. All |
the insurgents war vessels, as Us
the government fleet, have clearer II
action, and battle-now seems inin1-
nent. The United States cruiser San
the flagship of Admiral Ben
ham, has anchored in most peculiar
position near the small island on which
Fort Lage stands. The San Francisco
Is but little way out of the line of fire,
should the Nictheroy open up on Vile
saignon with her dynamite guns On
he other hand, no better position could
nave been chosen by the United States
ldmiral for judging of the efficiency of
he dynamite guns. The other United
states war vessels are just outside the
larbor, and it is presumed they win
,ome inside when the action COM
nences. The general opinion seems to
'e that the battle will commence to-
light or tomorrow night
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
HERBERTs ANSWER.

Washington, March 1O-secretary
Herbert has made response to the
Sout<lle resolution in the house calling
upon him to state his authority for is
suing instructions placing the naval
forces at Honolulu under the orders OF
Blount' In substance the answer is
that such action was necessary in order
to prevent a conflict Of authority, and
that the secretarys authority for issu-
ing the orders was the president, COM
mander in chief Of the army and navy,
and cites number Of precedents for
the action.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
UNsoLD WHEAT.
Latest Estimates by the Department Of
Agriculture.

Washington. March Statistical re-
turns Of the department of agriculture
for March consist principally Of esti-
mates for the distribution of wheat and
corn, and the amount remaining in the
farmers hands, The proportion Of mer-
chantable corn and the average prices
OF both merchantable and unmerchant-
able indicated that the stock Of wheat
In the farmers hands is 1l4,OsO, 900 bush
els, or 2S.S per cent Of the volume OF the
crop Of 1898. This is nearly 100000
bushels less than the estimate for
March last year, and nearly 10000 900
bushels less than the average for the
past eight years. The amount remain
ing in the farmers hands in II OF the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
THE SLAYER QUESTION.
Two New Schemes to Raise the Price of
the White Metal.

Copyrighted by Associated Press, 1884,
Berlin, March 1O.-The silver commits.
sion will resume it's sittings Monday
next. The bimetallists have announced
their intention of moving that the pow
ers send delegates to fresh interna-
tional monetary conference with or
without the participation of England.
Two fresh suggestions for raising the
price OF silver will be submitted to the
commission next week. 1t is proposed
that all contracting countries maintain
the free coinage of silver and replace
the present coinage by new coinage
at a ratio of "a to 1. The other plan
provides for the cooperation of import
ant states, not including such countries
as Mexico and the South American
states, on basis of 81 to @.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
THE TARrFF BILL.
Amicable Proceedings Of the Senate
Finance Committee.

Washington, March 1O.-The senate
committee of finance met this morning
to consider the tariff bill. The proceed
ings We're entirely amicable, and no
points on which the committee are ex-
pected to divide We're discovered. It
looks as IL 1t will be comparatively easy
to arrive at an understanding in the
time which the bill is to remain in
committee. Aldrich, after the commit
tee adjourned, said they would begin
the real work Monday morning. and he
thought possible It could be concluded
next week. Republicans will try to se-
cure some changes, and If successful
probably attempt more. They are hope
full Mcpherson will join them In an
attempt to modify several OF the sched-
ules. If he does this the bill will be
amended as far as he is willing to CO.
operate with them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
THE DEFICIENCY FOR THE YEAR.

Washington, March 1o.-There ar.
good reasons for the belief that the de.
ficiency in the revenues OF the govern.
ment for the present fiscal year will
fall considerably below Mr.. Carlisles
estimate In a statement before the
house judiciary committee January rs,
the secretary expressed the opinion that
the deficit for the year would be s7S,-
100000 or s79,OOO,OOO, but it is now the
opinion of experts, who base their esti-
mates upon the best data obtainabIe.
that the deficiency will be found not to
exceed $7O,OOO.OOO
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
HR WAS CROOKED AS wrLL.

Brooklyn. March 1O,-The committee
of Gravesend citizens who have been
examining the accounts Of that town
are said to have found many irregulari-
ties. The bonds amounting to half q
million in possession og Boss John Y.
McKane, now in Sing Sing, are re-
ported to be hypothecated. Just how
much the town win lose is not known.
It Is said that the committee has SO
far found shortage Of 100000 in Nc
Kane's accounts. His friends say the
apparent shortage is due purely to his
lack Of business methods in conducting
the affairs of the town.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
PROSPECTIVE RATE WAR.
The Atchison and Southern Pacific
After the Scalp of the Union.

lHe AucnlSOn anu SOUTHERN racine
After the Scalp of the Union.
Chicago, March 10.-A bigger war in
transcontinental rates than has yet oc-
CURED is looming up. The fight, when
it comes, will be between the Atchison
and Southern Pacific on one side and
the Union Pacific on the other The
Rock Ilsand, and possibly the Burling-
ton, will favor the Atchison and the
Southern Pacific. Great indignation is
expressed by the Southern Pacific
against the Union Pacific for the recent
cutting of rates. 1t is announced today
that the Northwestern and Union Pa
cific are making through brokers a rate
of sS1 one way and $54 for the round
trip to California. The Atchison was at
first inclined to meet the reductions.
but concluded that pending the settle
ment of the dispute with the Southern
Pacific it would create no more compli-
cations. Once this matter is out of the
way, the Union Pacific will be given
all the fight it cares for The settlement
between the Atchison and Southern Pa
cific is progressing smoothly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
ADVISE AGAINST EMIGRATION.

Berlin, March 1O.-It Is understood
that the Hamburg and Bremen steam
ship lines will follow the example OF the
government and press and warn the
public against the agents Of the Illinois
Central railroad, sent to secure emf
grants for the Mississippi valley. The
German newspapers declare that emil
grafton to any part Of America. for any
class OF people, is highly injudicious ss.t
the present moment.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
PRICE, FIVE CENTS,

principal wheat-growing states Is about
7SoOo,ooO bushels, 6s.s per cent Of the
amount being in the producers hands
In the country at large. The average
weight of the crop of 1898 per measured
bushel is calculated at little over
SSi,5OoOOO commercial bushels. against
SO6, 100000 measured bushels as hereto
fore reported. The corn in the produce
ers hands is estimated to aggregate
5S9,OOO,OOO bushels 064 per cent OF the
crop Of 1898. The proportion is less than
for any year in the past five. except
1891. Official and commercial estimates
of the world's-wheat crop for 1898 make
It s2,OOO,OOO bushels less than last year.
The final estimate will probably still
further reduce the total for 1898.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
LOOKING FoR coNvnRrs.

New York, March 1O.-The Maasdam,
Of the Netherlands line, which sailed
today for Rotterdam, carried II menu
bers Of the Mormon church. who ar
rived here yesterday The Salt Lake
City Mormon church is sending 1000
missionaries to Europe in search OF
converts. Five parties Of missionaries,
about 60 persons in all, have already
passed through New York on the way
to Europe.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
APPRovEp BY cLEvELAND.

Washington, March 1o.-The presi-
dent has approved the joint resolution
authorizing Gen. O. o. Howard to ac-
cept the decoration of the Legion Of
Honor from the president of the French
republic, and the act appropriatIng $45,-
900 for the rescue of the armament and
wreck of the United States steamer
Kearsarge. and the act establishing a
port of entry at Bonner's Ferry, Idaho.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
TESTING THE PLArEs.
Success of the Harvey Armor Demon
strated

Washington, March 1O.-The navy de-
partment has tested the first armor
plates completed by the new Haryeyiz-
ing plant Of the Carnegie works. The
plates do not represent the particular
lot designed for the vessel. but are ex-
perimental plates Only one plate was
tested. being ten inches thick. eight BY
ten feet. Three shots were fired at It
from distance Of 300 feet. The irss
shell. with a velocity OF l,s4l feet. was
welded into the plate. and the frag-
ments scattered Two slight cracks were
indicted upon the plate. A projectile
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
SENSATIONAL STORY.
An Alleged Confession BY M. B. Curtis,
the Actor.


San Francisco, March 1O.-The Even
ing Post prints sensational story, Civ
ing the details of a confession alleged
to have been made by M. b. Curtis, the
actor, well known as "SamI o. Posen,, y
who was acquitted here a few months
ago of charge of numbering Policeman
Grant. 1t is charged that H. 1. Kowal-
ski, the lawyer who defended Curtis,
has given to the chief Of police the sub
stance of confession made to him by
Curtis on the night Of the killing of
Grant. Curtis is said to have admitted
he shot the policeman after the latter
had placed him under arrest for being
drunk and disorderly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
WE WEST YIRGINIA RIorERs-

Charleston, March lo-5'rhe preliminary
examination Of the Eagle rioters was
concluded tonight It resulted in one
being held for murder. without bail
Nineteen were held IN $1,000 to await
the action Of the grand jury. and Ave
were dismissed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
GEBHARpT,s MARRIAnE

Baltimore, March 1O.-The marriage
license for the approaching nuptials Of
Frederick Gebhardt.- OF New York, and
Miss Louise II. Morris, was issued here
today to Mr. Gebhardt in person. He
made afidavit that his age was S5. and
Miss Morris o.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
WHIP AND SPUR.

San Francisco, March O.--Followinf
Is summary Of today's races:
About six furlongs- -Winnifred, 115.
Half mile, for two-year-olds-se Sea
Spray, O:51 1-2,
Mile and one furlong, handicap
Royal Flush, 1858 S-4.
Short course, stceplechase, handicap
Red Cloud. 1926.
About six furIongs- -Conde. LIE IA.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
A DROP IN PRICE.

Chicago, March 1O.-The Idaho build
ing at the worlds fair has been sold
for $4,000. The original cost was $4,000.
Il will be taken to New York state FOR
a country residence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
PERMITS susPENnrn

Washington, March 1O-The commls-
sioner Of the general land office has d.
rected that all action on the appisca-
tions for permits to cut timber on pub.
lie lands in Alaska be temporarily sne-
.-4-a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-03-11
DIVIDEND pEcLARrn

New York March 1o.-The American
Sugar Refining Co. declared a. quarterly
dividend Of 3 per cent on the common
and 81 per cent on the preferred
stock
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20

We learn that Major Murphy made
flying trip to his home in the 4th ward of
bismarck, last week, but 'saew'' in u rage
when he learned the tricks the politica al
amateurs were playing upon him. He
tas fled to Minot, for champagne and
consolation.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20

In referance to Murphys pugilistic de-
sires as set forth by the Minot Reporter
Journal it will be we'll to recall an incident.
During the dark days Of his suspension
pending investigation of his conduct at
the Fort Berthold Indian agency, when
every device was resortod to for public
sympathy an article dated from the Fort
Berthold reservation was sent and printed
in Patrick Ford's paper the Irish World
in which the bewildered Murphy was dub.
bed "a gallant war veteran" 1t would
read all right of course to a large circle,
who never asked tor confirmation or
sought enquiry. But when it was known
that the civil war was nearing it's end be-
fore the Major was born, and at its best
his pugilistic tendencies during that peri
cd could not have extended beyond a
scrap with maw's switch, which must have
been the time he hit the LEADER man in
the jaw. The resources of Imagination
must be heavily drawn upon, when
murphy poses as war veteran.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20
An Interesting Wedding.
[From the Bismarck Tribune.

lrIOiu Tie l5lSLllrCk
wed dding of unusual interest to the old pio.
neers of this country is announced to take place
ut the Methodist church at high noon, Tues tlay
next.
The bride elect is Miss ,Jcssamine Southern
Slaughter, daughter Of DIR. h. Il. Slaughter, who
was post surgeon at Camp Hancock in 1929,
when 1t consisted CT only tents, and before there
was single house in Edwinton. Miss Slaughter
was born on Christmas eve, 1873. and was the
seventh child born In the new city. OF the six
proceeding her, all have died or removed from.
the city so that she is the first child born in Bis
marck who Is now living in the city.
In her brief life she has achieved honorable
distinction In two professions, having been for
several ocars past successfully engaged in teach
Ing school in Bnrieigh, Emmons and Mclean
countless AS writer for the eastern press she
has gained fame and financial reward, and is
now vlce-presttient for North Dakota OF the
WOman's National Press association whose
headquarters are at Willard s hotel, Washington.
d, c.
The bridegroom elect is Mr.. j. Arthur Burgum
an English gentleman and son Of Mr.. A. r. Bur
gum, Of Arthur N. D., who is one of the bonanza
farmers of the Red River valley. He is o civil
engineer by profession, but now owns and man
ages an extensive farm and ranch near COnkIinp.
N. u.
1t is the desire Of DIR, and Mrs Slaughter that
the wedding Of their daughter shall also be
reunion OF the old pioneers of the country and
cords Of insltation have been sent to all the old
settlers Of ''twcnty years ago." II any have
been overlooked It is an oversight that will be
corrected II atte6ion is called to the omission,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20

! Murphy, he
Conventions three,
/ Fixed up With broad gisglins glce,
m The Kings testers smiled
h At the artless child
And-all-hlee, Oh, al-hi.cc-
October Poet.
| Henry Campbell and Nels Nelson, re
| turned from Elbow Woods, Tuesday.
We hear pretty bad news from Steele
Somebody has 'swipea" Murphy's bakery
& 4iiov.n that way. AS brother Johnson, oi
Minot, got the champagne, we feel sorry
that Brother Wood has lost his cakes
Now, Murphy. while you were in charge
of the Fort Berthold agency, and during
that ''clean' epoch, tell us why Good Bear
was put in the guard house during the
winter of 1892. If you do not we will
have to explain 1t. Better take warming
from Editor Woods dilemma and tell
all about ii tirst,::
Rubber COATS and Mackeutoshcs, Righ
Place. Coal Harbor.
Eiderdown and tezeldown away down
to the Right Place, Coal Harbor.
l WANTED. 100 steers, will buy in small
OTIS. JOHN j. ROBINSON,
John w. Robinson, Coal Harbor; is now
agent for the Columbia Bycicle Company.
Write him for catalogue and price list.
Pants and ovcralls, Right Place, Coal
Harbor.
Blankets and quilts, Right Place, Goa
Harbof.
Suits and overcoats, Right Place, Coal
Harbor.
Crockery and glassware, Right Place,
Coal HarDor.
Underwear for gents, ladies and children,
Right Place, Coal HarbOr.
Cow hide coats, Logging and robes
Right Place, Coal Harbor.
Sewing machines and shot gun, Right
Place, Coal Harbor.
Tents, paulins and wagon covers. Right
Place Coai HarbOr.
Mittens, gloves and sox, Right Place.
CoalHarbOr.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20
lngcrsoll Items.

Swan Hanson and Albert Liud went to
Washburn, Saturday.
John Satterlund and Larry Casse.man
were at Ingersoll, Saturday.
Miss Linnie Lee siatgnssr was in Wash
burn, Saturday.
A surprise party was given at Mr.
Kettleson's, Saturday night. 1t was wei
attended and all report having had O
delightful time.
F. Nordquist and son Car! drove tc
the woods, Saturday.
Herman Hanson went to Coal Harbor
Monday.
Mr.. md Mrs. Casselman passed through
this place on their way to Turtle LIKE
Sunday.
ASA Harris.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20
Potatoes raising in price.
Right Place, Coal Harbo,.

Plenty of politics this week. But ther
state election comes but once in two
years.
All wool flannels, outing flunnels, cotton
flannels and shaker fannls, Right Place
CeH Harbor.
Robert Tower, of Coal Harbor. returned
Tuesday as far as Washburn, from trip
to the capital city where he disposed of
some live porkers.
VIM. Clark's big dog Herb was poisoned
by some evil disposed being, Monday
evening. While Herb was la1ge power
full deg, he was as gentle in disposition to
the hHman kind as a lamb.
A few days since Wentworth, of the 4th,
ward of Bismarck, Murphy's political and
business partner was up ''doing" Mclean
county in the interest of the firm. He
boasts of $4,000 from the "Big Horse
Sales" that he has ready to blow in, IN the
"pards" interest. He made the statement
before big crowd. He cares nothing
how Mclean county goes, but the $4,000
will put Murphy through anyhow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20

Jamestown Capital: Budd Reeve is not a
preacher, though he sometimes lectures, but
next to gospel nothing could be truer than the
following extract from Ellld's letter declaring
himself a candidate for Congress, as Il straight
0id-line Democratic
Indorsing Populists does not make Democrats.
1t makes political half-brceds without force OF
claractcr.or principle beyond office seeking, A
cross between Democrat and Il l'opulist begcts
political mulatto, which is neither Il frSt-class
white man nor good negro. Any man or party
is unworthy to he trusted with the care Of this
government. or any other, who barters away
principle and honor Tor personal or political
gain. The man who does this rol,s his party of
virtue and his state of credit; there could be 10
greater crime, 1t is time stop was put to buy
ing and selling principles to the highest bidd.
In an Openmarkct.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20
Bismarck & Washburn
DAILY STAGE LINE.

The stage leaves Bismarck, and Wash
cept Sunday. Coaches provided with sub
stantial covering. good seats, &c. for con-
venience uf passengers, who will be car
ried at reasoable rates. Special rates
Tor heavy express.
JOHN OSTLAND, Proprietor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20

Valley City Patriot: If Mr.. Reeve
speakes at Valley City as he promises
the people will hear the clearest, most logi-
cal and practical speech of the campaign;
devoid of the etereotyped political clap
trap otcampaign speeches. His ideas are
originsl and he has a telling way of giving
expression to them. He will doubtless
show up the way in which the amaigamated
abomination was imposed on the state
Democracy. and the ripping up the back
which he will likely give State Treasurer
Nomland will 60 echoing down the corri-
dors of time until 1t is buried in the
political grave of that tunctionary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20

As the Minot Reporter-Journal of last
week contains nearly q column Of slush
repititions that mark a waning intellect or
disordered brain; an apparent effort OF
the editor ';de jure" to receive and trans.
NIT the wild incoherent utterances of the
editor ''de facto" on paper. 1t was. re.
diculous effort as any one must see, and
such language as even street boot-black
might be ashamed of. His principal
argument seems to be, that once on a
time this man Murphy slapped the LEADER
mans jaw; a dreamy reminiscent perhaps
OF something that he would like to do, but
like all towards, end his dreams in unfull-
filled hopes.
The LEADER man is not before the people
for vindication this fall. He has no need
of it. He stands upon the record Of his
two previous terms. In his Legislative
course he .has nothing to apoligise for
nothing TO take bick.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-20

-'-----SO---->-
There are tive Taylors running for
sheriff down in Burleigh county, E. c.
and j. B. Taylor. E. q. is a farmer who
lives along the Emmons county line, and
j. B., the Bismarck horseman, hut who
has considerable land interests in the up.
per end of Burleigh. If J. B. does as well
as his brother did in Ecklund and Painted
Woods when candidate for county audi
tor in 1866, when he received 48 out of the
SO votes cast, he might hold even with the
other Taylor on the south line. But then
5. A. Peterson, the Bismarck groceryman.
was guiding the political engine in north
ern Burleigh, in those days.
During the time Inspector Cesnev was
untovering the rotteness os affairs at the
Fort Berthold Indian agency how was
it Major that yotr brother Dan whom
you made boss farmer against the plain
rules of the I"dian service, skipped 90
quickly on Cesney's arrival, and did you
not deny your relationship for convenience
sake. But even this did not surprise uk
so much as when your other brother Pat
came up with a bunch of horses and on
his return trip feeling ashamed. hs even
denied the acquaintance Of the Fort gBer-
thold Mnrphy's or his relationship to you
and registered his name along thu road as
Ole Severson, though the Murphy brand
was plain to everybody as the duplicate
of Paddy's pig? II is also reported here
that you, Major are about to chauge your
name to let's SEQ DsnniA "