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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-11
A sENsATIoNAL DAY.

Washington, August 10.-This was the
first day in the senate since the tariff
bill was sent in the second time to the
conference. that there has been sensa-
tionai or interesting proceedings. Sem
ator Hill, who has been the central fig
ure in several dramatic scenes during
the tariff debate. was again in the van
Of the fray. His resolution directing
the tariff conferrees to report the diff
ferences because OF the failure to agree
was the sensation. 1t was almost adopt-
ed before the senator's realized its Inn
portance. The conferrees were aware
OF It. and were willing It should be
adopted. BY parliamentary tactics, the
vote was prevented on the resolution.
either as presented by Hill, or in the
form urged by Aldrich. Enough was
developed, however. to show the tenn
per Of the senate conferrees.
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THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.


Washington, August 1O.-The river
and harbor appropriation bill which
has been agreed to in both houses, pro-
yides for three new projects which
have long been sought for by the SEN
ators who have the credit of their adop-
ton. They are boat railway to over
come the obstruction at The Dalles on
the Columbia river, another for Il canal
to connect Lakes Union and Washing
ton with Puget Sound, and the third
to begin the construction of lock in
the Mississippi river between st. Paul
and Minneapolis to extend navigation
to that place. The railway project
contemplates a hydraulic lift to raise
steamboats, out of the water, placing
them upon a tramway car running
upon eight or more tracks, transporting
them thirteen miles and returning them
to the water. The estimated cost is
81, 2,0OOO 900. The canal which is to con-
meet the waters of Puget Sound with
the fresh waters Of Lakes Union and
washington, 1t is understood, will be
a great commercial benefit because II
will give ships an opportunity to an
chor in fresh water after long voyages
In the Pacific Another benefit is to be
gained by having naval vessels. while
not in commission. stationed in fresh
water.
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DECLINE OF CORN.
Report of the Statistician of Agricul-
ture.

tuIc.
Washington, August 10.-The month
ly report OF the statistician of agri-
culture shows a decline of corn Of near.
ly 26 points since July 1.-The average
is 691, against 96 for the month of July
The condition for August, 49, was 97
The great decline is due almost wholly
to the extensive and unprecedented
drouth over the states of Nebraska,
Kansas, Iowa, and PARTS of other west
ern states. In some localities the crop
has been injured beyond recovery,
while in others, timely rains would
go far toward assuring fair yields.
The condition of spring wheat has
fallen since the last report 1.3 points,
being 67.1 against 6S.4 for the month Of
July.
The condition by states is as follows:
Wisconsin, 70; Minnesota, 76; Iowa, 50;
Kansas, 80; Nebraska, Al; South Dako-
ia, 10; North Dakota, 75; Washington,
SO; Oregon, 95.
Advices on winter wheat, indicate a
good yield of excellent quality. The
condition of oats has declined 1.2 points
since the date of the last report, being
1877 against 77.9 in July.
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UNRE1dABLE NEWS.
Japanese Government Allows Only One
sided Reports to Get Out.

San Francisco, August 10-The
steamship City of Pelxin which arrived
from Hong Kong and Yokohama, did
not have single Chinese passenger on
board. There were only few Japan
ese. The Chinese government persists
in its refusal to allow any Chinese to
leave the country. Among the passen-
gers on the Peldn was Lieut.. ID. L.
Wilson, of the United States steam
ship Baltimore. He states that 1t is
almost impossible to obtain any relia-
BILE information from the Japanese pa
pers. as the government allows very
little news Of any Importance to be
published and what the government
does allow to become public is so one
sided as to be unreliable. Lieut.. Will
son says that both sides are preparing
for struggle, and that time alone win
tell what the outcome will be.
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HILLS SENSIBLE TALK
Either Do Something or Adj
journ and Go Home.
COUNTRY BECOMING TIRED.
Three New and Important Projects
in the River and HarbOr Bill
as Amended
Associated Press.

Washington, August 10.-The crisis
in the tariff affairs was reached today
both in open senate and the secret coun-
ellis of the Democratic tariff conferrees.
When the conference closed tonight
It was the understanding that the meet
ings were suspended for the present.
No time was set for the re-assembling
of the conference tomorrow or there
after, and it was also said that further
sessions might be necessary in case
the senate acted favorably tomorrow
on Hills resolution directing the senate
conferees to report the situation Of
affairs. What was of more Importance
was the feeling expressed by the house
conferrees at the close of the conference
that in case the Hill resolution passed,
and they believed it would, the con-
ference would practically be relieved
of its work, and 1t would remain only
for the house to accept the senate bill
as a lesser evil, as they believe, than
the Mckinley law. These conclusions
were reached after day of intense eX-
citement among the tariff leaders.
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LONG LIST On KILLED
The Lincoln Train Wreck a
Terriable Affair.
1T WAS THE WORK OF FiENDs.
Iii Hung Chang Still Wears the
Yellow Jacket---0ther Telc-
graphic Flashes.
: WAS THE WORK OF FIENDs.
Associated Press.

AS5OClhlcu IIcoS.
Lincoln, Neb August 1O.--It was
nearly dark before the frightful mass
of debris occupying the ravine where
the Rock Island express was wrecked
and burned five miles south Of this city
last night, had cooled sufficiently to en-
able the large crowd gathered at the
place in a hope Of learning something
Of the fate Of friends or relatives, to
inspect the charred mass in detail The
tons of water thrown on the twisted
relies of the train and the bed OF ems
bers had been insufficient to prevent
every vestige of the conbustible mat
ter being destroyed. Occasionally a
charred skull or partially burned
humanbone was raked from the bed
of the furnace, but nothing more re-
manned to tell the tale Of those who
went down with the Inflated train, and
time will be required to determine
how many persons were lost In the
wreck.
The list Of the killed and injured as
furnished by the coroner tonight swells
the fatalities to twenty-four and are
as follows:
:, KIlled-Dr. ]. c. Pinney, Council
Bluffs.
]. D, Matthews, commercial man,
Omaha.
Harry Moore, Kansas City
Ike Depew, engineer Council Bluffs.
W. 0. Hambell lawyer. Fairbury,
Neb.
C. d. stannard. conductor, ST. Joseph.
John Mumnger, grain dealer, Omaha.
H. r. Peters, merchant, Council
Bluffs.
Il. H. zerncke, lawyer, Lincoln.
Two unknown farmers.
Five unknown men.
Chas. unruh, mother and son, Jensen,
Neb.
A. B. Edlee, merchant, Pawnee, Neb.
M. Beaver Pawnee
Two unknown farmers from Jensen.
Those marked as unknown were pas
sengers known to be on the train and
are unaccounted for The injured are;
Col. C. j. Bills. Second Regiment, n.
N. G., deep flesh wound left leg.
Henry c, Foot, brakeman. Council
Bluffs, leg broken.
Jay Mcdowell, Fairbury legs cut.
C. H. Cherry, mail clerk. Kearney,
Neb., badly bruised and cut
G. F.. Scott, express messenger. In
jured internally
Mrs. Fish, badly bruised.
o. S. Bell, travelling man, Lincoln,
internal injuries
]. u. Puetz, travelling man, Lincoln,
internal injuries.
A passenger named somerella, hurt
about the head.
Mrs. Fritz and sister-in-law, Lincoln,
bruised
There are two theories as to the
wreclSing Of the train, 1t being con-
ceded that the train was deliberately
derailed by the removal OF the rails
for part of the way across the trestle
One theory Is that the strikers from
South Omaha did the WORT, believing
that state troops who were to have
boarded the train at Fairbury were
aboard. The company missed connec-
tion, however. This Is not as gener-
ally credited as the other that an ele-
ment in Oklahoma who are partlcu-
larly bitter against the Rock Island,
did the job, though why they should
have come such n distance to wreck
train that might have been wrecked
nearer home, is not explained.
The wreck was undoubtedly caused
by enemies Of the road. Three meni
are suspicioned
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THE 0. r. AND N. CUT.

ortland. August 1O--The Evening
Telegram says: The Oregon Railway
and Navigation Company VIII tomor-
row announce a reduction in rates on
wheat from the interior to Portland.
to Offset as far az possible the low
price Of wheat to the farmers. In this
connection the o. r. and N. will also
reduce It's operating expenses by the
cutting Of the wages Of It's shop em-
ploycs. Neither the new schedule OF
wages nor the reduced rates on wheat
have yet been definitely decided on but
the matter is now under consideration
and both viii be made public tomorrow.
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LIGHTNING's DEADLY WORK.


Dallas, Tex, August 10.--A DeKalb
special says this evening crowd Of
boys met on the prairie about miles
south OF here. and were playing ball.
A shower came up during the game,
and they ran to large oak tree. Light
ming struck the tree. and the following
were killed outright;
John Jacobs.
Walter Atchley.
Tom Blanchard.
VIII Bentley.
John Jackson.
Chris. Petty.
VIII Walsh.
About a dozen others were hurt. and
It Is thought some OF them will die.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-11
HILL EXPLAINS.
He Displays Some Good, Hard, Sound
Sense.

Washington, August 1O.-In explain
ing his course today, Hill said
my object in Offering the resolution
asking for the status of the tariff con-
ference was to expedite the disposition
of the tariff. Every days delay is In
furious to the business interests of the
country, and the bill should be dis
posed Of one way or another. 1t has
been in consideration in the conference
committee over month, and a further
delay is absolutely inexcusable. If they
can't agree, an act Of such disagree
ment should be reported to the two
houses, when, II no understanding can
be reached on the bill, congress should
promptly adjourn and give the coun-
try rest. We have deliberated enough,
We want action. Either pass the tariff
bill at once, or adjourn and go home"
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was so seriously injured that he is
expected to die. Both engines were
badly smashed up The accident was
the result of a lap order given by an
cid and tried train dispatcher. The
east-bound train consisted Of 15 cars OF
lumber and shingles, and the west
bound of IS dumps Of coal. Many Of
the cars were piled up The accident
occurred on curve. Both engineers
and firemen jumped. Harmon broke
his neck in SO doing
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-11
MORE TROOPS FOR SOUTH OMAHA
The Strikers Offer Little Resistance to
the Soldiers.

Omaha, August 1O.-Several more
companies of troops from the interior
Of the state arrived tonight and were
at once rushed into South Omaha. The
strikers are quiet and offer little re-
sistence to the soldiers, But the troops
have not relaxed their vigilance on the
peaceful appearance, and squads Of
soldiers constantly patrol the streets
and a gattling gun is unlimbered at
the intersection Of two streets where II
can sweep in all directions.
Many of the strikers say 1t was not
necessary to bring the soldiers, and
privately intimate they will have re-
venge.
Just wait until these soldiers are
sent home" said one Of the men, "and
we will come out on top"
The strikers claim they have funds
to continue the strike year. All the
saloons have been closed By order Of
the governor
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Ii HUNG STILL vIcERoY.

London, August 10.-A correspondent
Of the Times at Tien Tsn declares that
the report that the rank Of Ii Hung
Chang has been reduced by imperial
command is entirely unfounded. The
report that the Chinese general, Yen,
was killed in a battle with the Japan
ese forces at Asan is also declared un-
true. A further denial is made Of the
report that the Chinese steamer Kow-
aqua has been sunk. The Chinese gov-
ernment has ordered the authorities OF
the empire to protect the foreign mis-.
sionaries,
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THE RUSSIAN FLEET.
France win co-ooerate in the Far
East.

Berlln, August 1O.--A dispatch to the
lageblatt from st. Petersburg says:
I'm addition to the eighfA Russian
war ships which sailed recently from
vladivostock under sealed orders for
Corea, the ommander-in-chief Of East
ern Siberia has been instructed to hold
troops in readiness to march at any
moment. Russia wishes to paintain
strictly her neutral position, but as
soon as constitutional change occurs
in corea, she will resolutely protect
her interests"
The dispatch states that France has
declared her readiness to cooperate
with the Russian feet In the far east.
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day to find out that they could not
come to an agreement on the basis Of
free sugar, the senate bill to be ac-
cepted in other respects Within half
an hour after the conference began the
senate conferrees left the room and
met German. other conservatives were
sent for, and 1t is said the point has
been reached where decision one way
or another must be reached.
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oNE wAY oR ANoTHER.

Washington. August 1O.-It is stated
on the authority Of a conservative
senator that the Republican senators
viii be called In today, and the sen
ators viii make proposition to re-
port disagreement on the tariff bill.
It did not take tho conferrees long To-
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SOLDIERS ARE THERE.

Omaha, August 1o,--Two companies
Of state militia were sent TO South
Omaha this morning, and are sta
toned as guards raound the packing
houses. The strikers withdrew TO a
distance and awaited the coming OF
new men to work.
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ARRIVAL or THE pEKIN.
Eastern War News Already Anticipated
by Cable.

San Francisco. August 1O.-Ths City
Of PelSin from Hong Kong July II, and
Yokohama July 26, arrived early this
morning OF all the war news brought
by the PelSIn. very little has not been
anticipated by cable. The papers make
no mention Of the abduction OF the
King Of Corea by Japan, 40 reported
by cable, but say the kings father has
been appoltned at the head Of the Co
rean government by Japan. When the
City of Pekin left Yokohama war was
not formally declared.
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ENGINEER AND FIRnMAN KILLEI
A Head End Freight Collision on the
Northern Pacific.

Tacoma. August .1O.--Two extra
freight trains on the Northern Pacific
met in head end collision about Is
miles from this city at noon today,
Engineer L. II. Harmon was Instant
ly killed, and his fireman, e. Martin,
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THE CHINESE TREATY.

Washington, August f0.--After going
into executive session today the sem
ate took up the Chinese treaty.
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1on IowysKSD, Nay A-fepsciai LThe
Proceedings recently inststutsd n rhe -,
persor court By ]. A. Kuhn and oshe,
property holders to test the velidisv of ths
saon Of the city limits we're sum
dismissed by the county attorney,
nose name the suit was brought
snss the city. without nosics 70 the
so1ssns or their attornsya. On the
psopes showing today the court ordered
~ casrk % suspsnd the entry Of the order
ona shs proper rspressntasion couid b
49,: 20 sns attorney general or until the
previous order could b revoked. The
isnss involve the collection OF city taxes
seeIsgsttng several Thousands Of dollars.
Inc estate Of the late C. G. Bartlett. :
'esding merchant of this casy, IL nearly
esteisd, and the administration viii soon b
discharged. One of the heaviest claims
against the sstats. amounting 70 32o. 600.
nsid b. Portland capitalists, Vas not pre-
senssd until the year had elapsed for
presentation Of claims, and the obliestson
Wa dtsall0wsd. This leaves the estate.
which 10 worth $4,000, With liabilities
amounting TO Lee than $4,000.
Interest on the bonded Indebtedness Of
the county, school and city has been
PROMPTLY paid, and thsre 70 nearly SIS. 600
In the county treasury. ALI Of the heavy
property holders have paid their taxes.
and the demand for city and county var
rants 10 steadily increasing.
w. U. CaFnes, Of Seattle. has been ap.
pointed paymastsr's clerk on the United
states cruiser Yorktown for term Of thrss
years The salary ID 81. 000 year.
The eontraband opium captured near
Anacortss By . marine belonging to the
Woicott Was brought to the custom house
today. Customs officers are certain that
the smugRisrs were none other than the
notorious Larry Kelly and his brother.
The nine vessels composing the Bering
sea feet now fitting ont for the northern
cruise IL II estimated are spending over
1900 . day In this port The fisst viii
sail in three or four daya
CAPT. Olsen. Of the schooner Alcaida,
whom Seattle evening paper recently
accused OF trying 70 COMPEL his daughter
to marry his Chinese cook, 90 - to OBJ
tain 5000 belonging to the Chinaman,
Indignantly denies the story. So does the
young lady and her mother. The captain
says the story was started by two drunken
mates whom he discharged for inattsn-
ton to their ships duty.
The authorities Of Vancouver and the
officers aud members Of the Coast Sea-
mons Union are looking for Dan Home
wood. the financial secretary Of the union
at Vancouver. who left that city with
nearly 500 belonging to the union. He
had been with the union since its organ.
ization In $780,
Lieut.. Dodge. Of the revenue launch
Sibyi. stationed ct Friday Hasbor. was
transfsrrsd 70 the Bear today. vics Lieut..
Davis. who comes ashore on account OF
sickness. Later he will b executive Of
ficer Of the Woicotk
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svsss Isesns News

TAconA. May a-rspeciaI.l IA Z Allen,
Of Fern Hill. who recently caused the ar
rest Of Nelson Bedsil. Of Puyaliup. on ths
charge Of ssducinE his daughter. has dis.
appeared. leaving . note saying when
found he would b in Paradise. HIS
daughter has sincs married Bedell. bu,
Alien has worried continually about the
matter.
The smsItef produced and shipped 70
San Francisco during April 1000 worth
OF gold. $4,000 worth Of silver and 81, 000
worth OF lead.
II II claimed much of the estate of the
late II. G. Sullivan cannot b found on
record, inasmuch - il II believed he
Transferred mucn Of il when damage suits
we're brought against him In King county
In connection With the coal mine fataii-
ties Some Of the persons 70 whom It 10
supposed he transfsrred property cannot
b found.
The British ship Insdals has arrived
from Liverpool.
The steamer Utopia brought down TO-
600 shingles from Edmonds today.
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tAscouyEs X c.. May S-Last nishs
es little son of Capt MeRas. of the Amer
Rsa earkentlne Katie Fisckingsr. fell
essshosrd into the chilly waters of Bur
nsd inlet before the eyes of his mother.
La AeRae immediately Jumped over after
s'n. bat, being unable TO swim. both
0osid probably have been drowned bad
eot Dick Tiohett. an apprentice on
Ne hsrkea;lne Xantippe. lying alongside,
snaant.y plunged in after them. lie sue
sssced in holaing both above water uniii
boat arrived. though terribly exhausted.
Nd could not have held theaa much
keger. This evening Ttbbett was pre-.
sssssd With a gold ring by Capt. MeRae.
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su,. over /. sh.r,r. comm,s.so..

OLYMPIA, May 3.--ISpscial. THE case of
l.. Thompson W. the Cherry Hin Coal
Company il before the superior court OF
this county. 1t involves the question
whether the sheriff is entitled to legal
commission in . sale in which the pur-
chaser 10 . judgment creditor. This case
grew out Of sale amounting TO SIS, 900.
and q commission Of $500 was turned into
tho county treasury. The matter will be
Immediately taken up to the supreme
court a. involving an important point.
Similar cases are pending in other coun.
ties Of tho state.
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OLYMPIA. May A-GSpscial. 1.-The fol-
lowing list indicates the tax levy in the
various counties Of the state for the cur
rent year for the support Of common
schoolsi Adams mills, Asotin 9. Che
halls 8. Clallam I. Clarke 4 Columbia 4.
Cowlits ~. Douglas q franklin 2N. Gar
field 9. Island 2 Jefferson 8. King ~,
Kitsap 4, Kittftas 81. KIickitat 8. Lewis
Z, Lincoln .. Mason 9, Okanogan 4, Pacific
4. Pierce 2-10. ean Juan 9, Skagit Z, Ska
mania 8. Snohomish . Spokane Z, Stevens
8, Thurston 2-l0. Wahkiskum 4. Walla
Waila I. Whatcom 8, Whitman AZ.
Yakima 4
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Tn. wall. wall. u..mpuoy.d.

wAILA WALLA, May Sat q mass meet
ing Of citizens tonight q committee was
appointed to confer with the city council
and county commissioners. requesting
them to provide work for all the unem-
ployed In the city. In the event IL is re-
fused ID was resolved to raise money by
private subscription 10 carry on such
work. All refusing to work are to be
treated as vagrants
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WHArcox. May Especial. l-Immigra-
ton Inspector Gourley took into custody
today three more Of the Jsps who reached
Vancouver recently on the steamer Mogul.
One job lot OF nineteen was sent back
across the line about two weeks ago. after
having walked over here from Vancouver.
but they again came over along the line OF
the Lake shore 4 Eastern. and were sent
back second time. All came under the
provision of the pauper immigration law.
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ra,.. r.ar,., rr,.aa.r. E.e.p..

OLYMPIA. May Special, Three pris-
onsrs. Fred Cooper. John Bren and Frank
Smith, escaped from the United States
peniseniiary st McNeiii's island last night.
taking with them the prison . small boat,
painted white with delicate blue stripes
After freeing themselves the prisoners
gained entrance 10 the eommissary depart
mrut. changed their clothing and lett ia