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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
ARMoR-PLATE FRAUDS.
Chairman Frick Considers the Decision
Of the President Unjust.

WAsHNGToE, July %. - Chairman
Frick Of the Carnegie Steel Company
was before the Naval Committee in the
armor-plate investigation to-day. Frick
asserted that, while the company's out
put in 1893 was more than 8 GOO, 900 tons,
only 5000 tons was armor-plate. He
left the details entirely to Superintend-
ent Hunsicker. Frick regarded the PEN
atty levied by the Navy Department as
exorbitant, and appealed to the Presi-
dent, aB'he was permitted to do under
the law. He considered the Presidents
decision unjust.
Frick said Informer Craig came to him
before the information was given out,
intimatinga a conspiracy was on foot; also
received a visit from an unknown elderly
lady, who intimated that for money she
would give valuable information. "If
the government inspectors had done.
their duty, there would have been no
trouble" said he. ~ knew they were
there to see the work properly done, and
depended on them" Frick did not in
dorse the conduct of his men in deceiv-
ing the inspectors.
Since taking the armor-plate contracts
the company has invested $4,000, 900 in
the plant, and had never refused to buy
any machinery that was recommended
as necessary.
Willard Hunsicker, assistant to Chair
mSn Frick, and who had been in charge
OF the armor-plate departments, testified
that ne had no personal knowledge OF
the frauds. Mr.. Hunsicker furnished
statement Of the number Of armor-plates
made from the beginning Of the old con-
tract in December, 1889, to June l, 1894.
This showed total Of 1906 plates, of
which 905 were shipped, 153 condemned
and 448 were on hand. Of the 9O5 shipped
662 were regular armor-plates and the
remainder were small plates. Most OF
the plates condemned had been con-
demned by the action of the company
itself.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
OPIUMSMUGGLERS
Uncle Sam Preparing to Sup
press Them Entirely.
VIGOROUS WAR TO BE wAGED

-Four Fast Steam Launches to- be Pur-
chased by the Federal Government
for the Purpose Of Breaking up the
Illicit Trafac I'm the Deadly Drug.
TACOMA, July 25.--The United States
government will take up the suppression
of opium-smuggling with increased vigor.
Four fast steam launches will be pur-
chased by it to establish systematic
water patrol on Puget Sound and the
Columbia river. One launch will be sta
toned at Tacoma, one at Port Townsend,
one at Astoria and one at Portland. The
customs force in this district will be
augmented by the addition OF four active
young men, who are not afraid, and the
launches will cruise constantly. Other
small launches and revenue cutters
owned by the government will be placed
at various places on the Sound to watch
for smuggling operations. This grove
Secretary Hamlin of the Treasury De-
partment and j. J. Crowley, Supervising
Special Agent. Heretofore smugglers
have had things much their own way,
owing to the customs officers slow ves-
sells and small force. Leslie Cullom,
Special Agent OF the Treasury, says there
will be no further excuse for smuggling
when the new service becomes efficient.
More opium is shipped across the border
in this State than at any other part of
the United States.
A dispatch was received to-day from
Representative Doolittle, saying that the
bill making the buildings at the Inter-
state Fair bonded warehouses will un-
doubtedly pass both the House and Sem
ate. Many Of the foreign exhibits are
already on the way here in bond. F. /.
Thompson owner Of the scenic railway
concession, arrived to-day, and has
ordered the construction OF his line.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
NORTHWEST NEWS.


Oregon.
Tillamook has daily mail now from
Astoria.
The election for Sheriff in Morrow
county is being contested.
There are $500 headers at work in the
grain fields OF Umatilla county.
Easter Oregon fruit growers are PLAN
ming TO erect a drier for the fall crops,
to be put up probably at Milton.
The Pendleton securing mill now ex-
poets to handle 4,000, 900 pounds Of wool
this season. The Touring mills are being
enlarged, and some Springfield Qll.)
men are looking at the foundry plant
with view to buying and operating it.
Many Of the Indians from other res
ervations, who visited with the Umatil-
las on the Fourth, have returned to their
homes, many OF them minus their bright
colored blankets and herds Of cayuses.
1t is said the Umatilla braves won every
thing in sight at the races.
At Baker City Mendleson & Eustace
made the following sales of wool to a
Boston house: Ninty-seven bags, 40 ,0G2
pounds in one lot Taylor Thompson 5
consignment OF forty bags, IA, 900 pounds; /;
E. T. Springer's, 0,120 pounds. These
are the largest sales made this season.
The wool will be shipped to Boston as
soon the cars can be obtained.
During the past two or three fishing
days the receipts at the Astoria canneries
have been unusually large, and some of
the fishermen have made hauls that ex-
ceed anything in the history of the
salmon industry for several years past.
Saturday last John Mattson, who gener-
ally earns the reputation OF having the
high boat on the river, took 3 300 pounds
OF royal chinook fish into Kinney's can
merry, the result OF single drift. Four
of the men employed by the Cutting
Packing. Company took in over 10000
pounds Of fish, and many others are re-
ported to have secured unusually large
hauls. Few large hauls are made unless
the fishermen go out over the bar, and
this venture at certain stages of the tide
is invariably attended with the greatest
danger. General regret is expressed at
Astoria that the big run of fish did not
arrive at sufficiently early day to en-
able the cannerymen to make up the
great shortage in the pack.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
WashinRton.

A volunteer fire department has been
organized at Garfield.
A union is being formed by the har-
vest hands OF the Palouse.
Five hundred cars of delayed shingles
have left the Tacoma yards for the East.
Prizes amounting to 5000 will be
offered for the racing events at the State
Fair in North Yakima this fall.
Tacoma bridge bonds to the amount
OF $50, 900 have been successfully mar
keted in Chicago, and the cash is avail
able.
Four fractional townships In the north
west corner of Lincoln county along the
south bank of the Columbia win be ready
for filing Immediately. They contain
about 10000 acres, and are reported to
be well filed with settlers, who will be
glad OF an opportunity to claim their
homes.
The completion OF the forty miles OF
wagon road from Colville to Metaline,
which will be accomplished within q
week, will result in great benefits to
Spokane. The Metaline basin is fertile
tract, lying between two ranges of mount
aims, and drained by the Pend d'Oreille
river and other smaller streams. Mead.
ows and agricultural lands abound, and
there is an abundance of white pine and
cedar timber. The surrounding mount
aims are scanned with silver and gold
and along the gravel beds of the streams
rich placer diggings have been dis
covered. This territory has been little
known until recently, when its richness
was made known by the adventurou;
prospector, harbinger of Western civil
ization. Within week or so the wagon
road will be complete, and even though
ingress and egress must necessarily bt
made at the slow pace of wagon teams
still the new road will open up great
and rich country by giving it an avenue
to the market of its products.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
McGuire's Scheme to Foreclose the Union
Pacific Mortgages.

McGuire's Scheme to Foreclose the Union
Pacific Mortgages.
OMAHA, July 24.-It was rumored this
afternoon that Delegate Mcclure had
scheme for having the government fore
close the mortgages on the Union Pacific
and have this railroad operated by the
government in the future, as has been
advocated by the Knights OF Labor. Nc
Guire seems to think this could be done
without further delay if only Congress
will take action upon the matter, and il
this Congress does not do the right thing,
he thinks the next Congress will be made
up of more friends of the people, so that
the people, as we'll as the railroads, will
receive some consideration at the hands
of the government. The leaders now
here are in hearty sympathy with Debs,
and express themselves as willing TO do
all in their power to assist him in making
an able defense. Among other things TO
be considered by the Executive Board
while in Omaha is the question Of form
ing labor militia companies, and from
the expressions made by the members of
the General Executive Board it is quite
probable that an order will be issued ask
ing all members of the order to become
members of the State militia in the
various States of the Union.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
Eyicted Tenants, Bill.

LONDON, July 24.--In the House OF
Commons to-day Mr.. Chamberlain re-
sumed the debate on the evicted tenants
bill. He denied that there was any me-
cessity for exceptional legislation. There
were no districts in Great Britain in
which the annual number OF evictions
did not far exceed in proportion the evic-
tions which the House Is called upon TO
deal with in Ireland. The bill originated
in the Irish system OF clamor, and was
forced from the government, NOT by so
cial, but by political and parliamentary
exigcncies. 1tmight re- establish small
minority OF tenants, while II would i'm
duce the rest to demand further legisla-
tion. He suggested that the measure be
withdrawn and the evicted tenants in
Ireland be relieved through the re-enact-
ment and extension Of the thirteenth
clause OF the land act Of 1891.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
INSTRUCTED TO FIRE.
Orders to the Chinese Gunboats In Case
of Opposition.

SHANGHAI, July 27. 1T is reported that
the $4,000 Chinese troops which left
Taku July 20 for Corea, conveyed by
eight gunboats, have landed in Corea.
The gunboats escorting the transports
had instructions to fire upon the Japan
ese il the latter obstructed the landing
Of this army. The other troops, which
left Foo Chow for the Loo Choo Islands,
are also said to have reached their desti-
nation safely. 1t is stated that, If the
report OF the landing Of the Chinese
unopposed is correct, the prospects OF Q
peaceful solution OF the disputes between
China and Japan are improved, rs the
Chinese feet Of transports and gunboats
could scarcely have escaped the vigilance
OF Japanese war vessels, II the latter had
been preparing to oppose the landing OF
the Chinese forces. This is said to show
that Japan is now more amenable to the
counsels OF the treaty powers.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
large reductions in the textile schedules.

large reductions in the textile schedules.
The Tribune: To-day's developments
have made it more apparent that the
fate OF the tariff bill is held firmly in the
hands OF little knot OF Democratic Sem
ators who are holding out for no sur
render to the House or President. With
the aid OF Republicans they can at any
time defeat or postpone the pending
measure, and against their determined
will the edicts OF a Democratic caucus
or OF the Democratic President cannot
have the slightest avail. They have only
to remain obstinate to bring the House
to their terms, or to force it TO 90 back
TO the country with record Of Demo-
cratic promises left ianentably unac-
complished and Democratic pisdges
cyuically violated and ignored.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
IMpoRrANr AmEsDMEsrs.
Wine Men in California Much Benefited
by Them.

Dy Anens
SAN Francisco, July 23-Charles A.
Wetmore OF the Viticultural Commits
sion has returned from Washington,
where he has been interested in tariff
legislation. On his trip to the national
capital in January he secured favor
able recommendation from the Senate
Committee on Finance on two measures
OF interest to the wine men Of the State,
and on bis recent visit secured their pas
sage through the Upper House Of Con-
gress. They were not included in the
bill as IL came from the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes, and were therefore among
the subjects OF consideration by the con-
ference committee. One Of these meas-
ures Is the change OF duty on wine from
an ad valorem TO specific tax. Under
the Mckinley bill the specific duty on
still wines in casks is 80 cents a gallon.
The Wilson bill as amended by the Sem
ate makes the duty 30 cents on sweet
and 30 cents on dry wines. The other
amendment extends the bonding period
for spirits from three to eight years.
thereby giving the necessary time for
maturing in bulk.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
TILLMAN AND GRoGsHoPs.
South Cardinals Dispensary Law to be
Again Enforced.

South Cardinals Dispensary Law to be
Again Enforced.
CoLUMBus, s. c., July Ex-Governor
Tillman stated to-day that he would is
sue his proclamation reopening the dis
pensaries August l. He says he is de-
termined to enforce the law more vigor-
ously than ever. The Governor ex-
planned mis- position, saying the decision
against the constitutionality of the law
was due to the political prejudices of the
Supreme Court. Hesaid that the decision
did not affect the act Of 1898, the nom
enforcement of which since April II,
when the decision was pronounced, he
explained by saying that he had deter
mined not to leave the saloon men an
opportunity to bring test case. He APP
pears to take it for granted that Justice
Gray, who succeeded Justice MCGOWAN
July 20, is settled in his opinion as to
the laws validity. Gray was President
of the State Senate when the law was
passed, and assisted in its enactment.
The Governors proposed action causes
the greatest anxiety.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
Playful Geysers.

MAMMOTH HoT SPRINGS, Yellowstone
Park, July ga telegram received
here to-day from reliable source says
shock resembling an earthquake was
felt at the Norris geyser basin at 4 A. M.
The new crater geyser, which has been
quiet for some time, broke out with ter
rife force, throwing rocks weighing
twenty-five pounds to the height OF 200
feet. Steam rose 500 feet, and was ac-
companied by a roar equaling the COM
bined exhaust of thousand locomo-
tives, which could be heard ten miles.
Every geyser in the Norris basin played
for hours,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
NATIONAL NEWS.
Railroad Selections Approved by the
Secretary Of the Interior.

Railroad Selections Approved by the
Secretary of the Interior.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-Secretary of
the Interior Smith has approved lists Of
railroad selections, embracing 1854
acres of land in Utah, included in a
grant to the Central Pacific, and 5,9S3
acres within the primary limits of the
grant of the Southern Pacific. The ap-
proval has been on supplemental lists of
sections of land made on account of
grants to aid in the construction of the
the Oregon and California road in Ore
gon, Central Pacific in Utah and South
ern Pacific in California.
MISSISSIPPI WARRANTS CASE.
The alleged violations of the laws of
the United States by the State of Mis-
sissippi in issuing warrants bearing si-
Multitude to United States money was
considered at the Cabinet meeting. The
matter was referred to Attorney General
Olney with power to act. He directed
the District Attorney at st. Louis to COM
mence proceedings against the national
uhnh uOtc hIm tudb piiuIcu tnc WAR
rants.
TO PREVENT SMUGGLING.
Senator Power of Montana has intro
duced bill to transfer the customs
revenue along the Northern border to
the War Department. The object is to
have the border better patrolled, so as
to prevent the smuggling of Chinese and
opium.
MINORITY REPORT.
The minority OF the House Committee
on Pacific Railroads, who voted against
the Reilly bill for adjusting the debts OF
the Central and Union Pacific, is draw
ing up report in opposition to the bill
granting an extension of time for the
railroads to settle their debts.
THE DUsKY QUEEN PROTESTS.
The President submitted to the Senate
to-day letter from Minister Willis,
dated June %, in which he reports the
receipt OF protest signed by Liliuoka-
lani, earnestly requesting the United
States not to extend its recognition to
any government formed.
a Aa.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
Controls the silberhorn Concern.

Sioux Cry, Ia, July 23.-The Chicago
Packing and Provision Company. one of
the strongest corporations in the coun-
try, has secured control of the Silber-
horn packing-house in this city, which
has been idle since the financial troubles
here, and will reopen it for business.
The house has capacity of $500 hogs
and 500 cattle daily, and is the biggest
institution of it's kind in the city.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
British Columbia Trouble Settled.

NANAIMo, B. c., July 24.-The trouble
in regard to wages existing between the
miners of this district and the manage
ment of the colliery, which threatened
to close down the mines and throw out
OF employment 1000 men, was virtually
settled to-day by the miners in mass
meeting assembled agreeing to work un-
der the existing rates until the end OF
the year.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
A MINORITY REPORT.
LAND Oflice DecIsion Aflirmed.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Secretary of
the Interior Smith to-day affirmed the
action of the general land Office, reject
ing the applications in the cases of Fer
dinand Garbarro. Theodore Barlan, Isaac
L. Williams, Serafn Wunderle, Lou
Wark, James Brown, John Anderson
and Timothy Healy to enter lands near
Oregon City, on the ground that pre-
vious patent was given to the Oregon
and California railway. The appeal of
the Southern Pacific railroad in the case
against James Brady, involving lands
near San Francisco, has been withdrawn.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
Union Mean to be Dischargad.

JACKSON, Tenn, July 23.-The Mobile
and Ohio has issued orders that mem
bers OF the union in it's employ would
DE Immediately discharged. This affects
several hundred men on the Jackson and
st. Louis division.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-08-03
Honors for Canadiana.

LONDON, July 24.-The Canadian
marksmen at Baisley have won about
ESQ, besides cups and trophies. The
corporation OF London gave fifteen prizes
to the colonial and Indian volunteers
making the highest scores. In what is
known as the grand aggregate the Cana
dians won all but one.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
klNKEL HAS DECLINED
Will Not Accept the Democratic
Nomination for Comptroller.
airman Bell Much Surprised ard
Considerably Nsnp.ussed.
NOR that Grocer Henry A. Meyer
May Succeed Mr.. Kinkel.

Chairman James d. Bell, of the regu-
lar Democratic organization, of Kings
County. this afternoon received the fol-
lowing letter from George Kinkel, who
was nominated recently for Comp
troller:
Having been notified by the Committee APP
nointed for that purpose that have been NOM
isated by the City Convention for Comptroller,
take this opportunity to decline. Respectfully
GEORGE klNKEL.
Mr.. Kinkers declnation leaves the
regular Democratic city ticket without
q leader Chairman Bell told the re-
porters that Mr.. Kinkel's letter came
as a surprise, and that he was unable to
saw at present what steps would be
taken to fill the vacancy
I'VE will have to look around and Sc
lect some good man." said Mr.. Sell
1--WE have several days left in which 10
file the nominations"
Among the politicians, the man spoken
of as a possible successor to Mr.. kinkel
on the ticket IS Henry A. Meyer. who
was the Republi ,an candidate for Mayor
:. against MIR. Body three years ago.
Meyer afterwards became a Demo-
crat. 4 ,.-
Mr.. BEEF declined to express any opin-
ion regarding Nj. Meyers chances Tor
the nomination.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17

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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
DALYS Big INCREASE.
He Wants Nearly 5000, 900 More
Than He Got Last Year.
Board Of Estimate Applies the
Pruning Knife Freely.
Mayor Gilroy Grows Sentimental as
He Talks of Leaving Office.

Il don't want TO do anything that Will
hamper my successor in the Mayors
office. l want to act IN accordance with
the views of the members Of this Board
who Will be in office after l am gone"
This little speech was delivered by
Mayor GTroy this afternoon at the meet
ing of the Board of Estimate ana APP
portionment which had been called to
consider the provisional estimates of
1928.
The Mayor spoke In a sad, subducd
tone, and when he uttered the words Il
am gone" there was "A slight break in
mis- voice.
The speech startled the other mem
Dcrs of the board They were accus-
toned to the Mayors brusquc manner,
and had never before heard him talk
about giving in to anybody else's views.
They ga2ed at him IN astoulshmrnt Tor
Il full minute. The silence had become
embarrassing, when the Mayor pulled
himself together ANA went on WIth the
business in hand.
The estimate of the Public Works
Department was under consideration at
the time Commissioner DAILY asked for
S.. col $3.50 for 1888, an increase 90 about
5000, 100 over last years allowance. one
of the items was 100000 for new pave
ments.
The Mayor said Daly ought to have "A
million year for this work, but he
moved that the $5ol,yOJ be cut down to
s265,0o0, Then he made the speech about
nla successor
Other items in Days estimate were
cut also, but the Board showed "A dis
position to handle him very gently and
yeal when "A Tammany Mayor may
not be in office.
II was said that all the heads of de-
Dartments had been informed that they
IN 81 a. Liberal II
year in order to provide for a rainy
day.
Among the items struck out were
Sc, OiO for high-service water-works;
81, 900 for storage reservoir M" $90OC
for repairing old aqucduct and $1,000
for GonCreting the old Central Park
reservoir.
The item for maintaining boulevards
and roads was cut from $lO2, 800 to S2,-
100. and the public buildings item from
$50. 900 to $72, 400
and renewals Of pavements. the whole
amount asked.
"1hey spend three times as much in
Paris for pavemcnts AS we do" said
the Mayor. and just look at our fine
pavements."
After some more pruning the Public
Works Department, was allowed $3,g72,-
$50. More Will probably be allowed In
The Health Department asked for
a2j,OSO and go, ti22,0SO Besides tn :
amount revenue bonds will he issued
throughout the year under the emer
gency act.
Street Cleaning Commissioner Andrews
asked for S2,j9l, OS5. 80 sos, SS4 of which
was to pay the increase in salaries oi
drivers, hostlers and sw;cepers. pro
vided for by law passed last year.
He wanted $3g9 $50 FOR final dispose
! ton" including a new dumping plant.
| on motion of the Mayor. action on the
estimate was postponed till the Garbag,
| Commission reports.