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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19

pose Of adopting rules and regulations for
the forthcoming firemen's tournament In
Vancouver ia September. There were
present w. H. Butts, OF The Dalles,
chairman; A. p. Pincus, secretary OF
Vancouver; w. H. ID. Joyce and r. H0l-
man, of Portland, A. J. Bingham, one Of
Vancouver's councilmen, appeared before
the committee and guaranteed the sum
Of $3.50 for prizes. The committee allokked
that amount and fixed prizes as follows:
Championship race, first prize, 800, Sec
ond prize, $50; hand-engine contest $50;
steamer contest, So; hose race. wet test,
first prize, $50, second prize, SIS; hose
race, dry test, first prize, $50, second
prize, SIS; hub and hub race, first prize.
$50. second prize, $25 hook and ladder
contest, S26; wading contest, $50.
The rules governing races were modi-
fed In many ways and the racing ground
selected by the committee Is the finest
IN the Pacific northwest
The following are the principal con-
tests:
Hook and Ladder ConItests-'i Hook and
ladder teams, OF not more than 60 men,
shall run 600 feet, put up a SO-foot lad
der within 10 degrees Of perpendicular in
the street and have a man ascend to
the top IN any manner that he may BE-
lect. Time called when he grasps the
top rung. which must be he'd until time
Is called.
Hose Race, Wet Test-'TIose company
OF 12 men. to run 100 yards to hydrant,
attach and lay 800 feet OF hose, uncouple
and screw on pipe. Time to be called
when walter aeawes the pipe Carts to
carry not Gess than $50 feet OF hose.
Hose Contest, Dry Test--"Hose COM
pany of 70 men, to run 200 yards to fly-
drant. attach and lay 800 feet of hose,
all couplings urade, pipe to be screwed
on. Hose Ito be reeled on cart or car
rage In one continuous Tine, all couplings
made Ito THE full. Time to be called
when pipe has been screwed on and
strikes the ground.
Hub and Hub Race-"Hose company OF
II men ito run 200 yards from line to
line; two or more companies to start:
each cart shaM carry $50 feet OF standard
four-pqy hose.
Association champion Hose Race
Open TO all; wet run; distance, 200 yards
to hydrant; lay $50 feet OF hose, attach
PIPE, get waiter; take out the THIRD Sec
ton from hydrant and replace II with
anouher section taken from cart; get
waiter second time. Time to be called
when wajter leaves pipe second time
"Ala couplings after the start to be
made TO the fun. Hose and coupling to
be regulation tour-ply rubber hose, 2Jb
inches I'm diameter. with couplings of
~ threads to the indh
"Any service cart or carriage may be
used THAT is capable OF holding 400 feet
OF regulation fire hose service pipe to be
not LESS than eight inches in length; num-
Der OF men not to exceed twelve, exclu-
s.ve OF captain or trainer. No harness
allowed TO assist Tine runners.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19
LOOK OUT FOR THEM.
Two Carloads Of Kimball Pianos and Or
gans Are Coming.


The largest and finest shipment ever
brought to Astoria, t
l am pleased to announce to the music
loving public and my friends OF Astoria,
that two carloads Of Kimball pianos and
organs left our factory in Chicago fol
Astoria on July Q. This shipment con-
tains an elegant assortment OF pianos
OF all styles, sizes and prices, from a
plain case to our handsomest cabinet
grand upright containing our worlds s
fair scale. 1t also embraces a fine as
sortment of organs from plain neat case
to most elaborate case with French
plate mirrors.
These instruments will be sold to pri-
vate buyers by the manufacturers direct
at wholesale prices, plus the expense of
laying them down at Astoria. This will
give every one @ chance to get high
grade instrument from first hand and save
refill dealers profits and agents COM
missions. This is your chance to get
ahead of the middle man and get a
fine plano and organ for less than agents
are asking for second grade Instruments
The Kimball plano and organ have been
sold in Astoria for the last four years
and there are dozens Of them in use here
now They stand the severe climate of
Astoria and give universal satisfaction.
Only last August carload OF Klmballs
was sold In Astoria and they are so well
and favorably known that 1t would be
superfous to tell the citizens OF Astoria
anything about their merits. In conclu-
sion we will say that these instruments
will be on exhibition In Astoria by July
goth or 18th. L. v. MOORE.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19

intent to kill. Ecldes had shot gun
with him, he sad, and he fired bullet
over MS head to scare him. He had
been for years, he claimed, annoyed by
Ecldes, who would drive his cattle on
his pasture, and when asked to take
them off would become insulting and
abusive. He mad no intention OF harm
ing Eclnes and IL the latter would not
annoy him or cross his path no trouble
woul occur. Judge Abercrombie was in
chned to look unravorably upon the Idea
Of the defendant being allowed to-, go
by simply giving a personal bond, and
stated that in his opinion some other re-
spousibce person should be on the bond
With him. The court also took occasion
to remind Hopkins, who is a small man,
and quite talNative, that he was charged
with no small ofrense. and that If he
was allowed to go under the conditions
proposed by the attorneys, he wanted 1t
distinctly understood by Hopkins that
he was not to trouble Mr.. Bckies. The
defendant then signed bond OF $500
to keep the peace. Feeling overjoyed,
perhaps, ait the easy manner In which he
got of prompted him, no doubt, to ask
quite a number of by ISLANDERS 10 fol-
low him to near by saloon and take
sOmeth.ng"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19
VOLUNTEER FIREMEN.

The executive committee Of rl1e Oregon
Volunteer Firernen's association mot at
Vamcouver, Wash, July Is, for the pur-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19
PATrnRN AFTrR BRAaNY MEN.


The brainy business element Of Astoria
carries life insurance. Ii you Will take
the trouble to inquire you will find that
the vast majority Of them have Equitable
pollcies In fact 1t Is generally conceded
THAT the Equitable Life has more nsur-
ance In force In Astoria than all other
companies combined. 1t Is also a fact
that the Equitable Life has more insur-
ance In force everywhere than any COM
pany on the face OF the earth. Why this
preference? Because 1t Is generally
known hltat the Equitable Life Is the
strongest as wen as the best managed
Of all companies and 1t cost no more to
have an Equitable policy than any other,
besides Their contracts ara much more
LIBERAL to the insurer These are few
reasons why the brasny business man
gives tine Equitable the preference. L.
Samuel and Eugene Samuel special
agents Of the Equitable, are at the Occi-
dent every day except Saturday and
Sunday. They win be glad to explain
to you the merits Of the various desra-
Bile forms Of insurance
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19
HOPKINS GOT OFF EASY.
The Nehalem Rhncher Who Tried to
Commit Murder Under Bonds to
Keep the Peace.

Sherln Hare returned yesterday
with Thomas Hopkins, the man who last
Saturday evening attempted 70 end the
career OF his ne ghbor, Thomas Bclxles,
Dy taking shot at him. Mr.. EekIes ar
rived N on his horse several hours ahead
OF the sheriff. At $3.50 oeloclS both par
ties appeared before Judge Abercrombie.
MT. Hopkins was represented by C. r.
mo thomson and the state by Deputy Dis
trict Attorney c. j. Curtis.
Mr.. Thomson stated that the defendant
was Wiling to give a personal bond to
keep the peace and asked whether II
would be acceptahle to the prosecution
Inis the deputy district attorney agreed
TO, bslieving, as he stated, that IL would
save the county considerable expense
The court thought differently, and 10,
while 4 looked as II the rash handiei
q the rife would have to go TO jasi
Hopkins made a statement fn which he
sad that while he admitted doing very
rash act. yet ne did not shoot with any
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19

AT the First M. e. Church Sunday
II a. M, sermon by Rev. j. W. Bushong.
Subject: "Steadfastness." AT .. m. an
interesting young peoples song service.
An young people are most cordially in
vred. AT .. m Mr.. Bushong VIII de-
liver an address 10 the people of Astoria
upJn a most vital question. VIZ: Wanted
More AID Better Salt" or Some Things.
Tr'iIt Are in DANGER OF Spelling. = Where7
1rfl handed the citizens pf Astoria are
mon n.ror1aiEy inxdbed To be present and
hear fs- #-emsesves In view Of the
,ew and va'rf be additions to the choir
4 this church. you are assured OF some
cisdce se5scuDns on Sunday night.
Strangers visiting our city cordially in
Y,ei Seats free.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19
rrs LIMITATIONS.

conductor-You should have waited for
the next train, sir, or taken aGle one that
went out elk hours earlier. We don't
honor passes on this train.
Passenger-Id like 10 know if you
dontl This Is the Pennsylvania limited,
.Sft h7
conducbor-Yas, SIR. Limited to cash.
You can pay or get of.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19
WIRES DOWN.

For some reason unknown the tele-
graph wires broke down last night and
up to the present writing are not yet
In working order. 1t Is expected that
the breach will be repaired today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-07-19
ONE ADVANTAGES LEFT.

Thank goodness" exclaimed THE pro-
rrletor Of the livery stable, ''tlhey can't
Use bicycles for the funeraas''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14

Dissenting Members of the Ways ana
Means Present Their Views.

Dissenting Members of the Ways ana
Means Present Their Views.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-The follow
ing is the minority report on the gold
bond issue:
First-The issue of bonds of any
kind is only needed to replenish the
gold reserve; and the gold reserve
only needs replenishing because the
secretary of the treasury redeems
United States and treasury notes in
the kind of coin selected by the note
holder. The note holder has no legal
right to choose the coin in which the
obligation shall be redeemed, but has
been permitted to exercise that right
by a policy inaugurated by the treas
ury department at, or soon after the
date of the resumption of specie pay
ments.
The opinion of the secretary of the
treasury recently given is clear upon
this point
We have no hesitation in declaring
it as our conviction that there is no
remedy permanent in character or
promising results, except an immedi-
ate exercise by the secretary of the
treasury of the right to redeem
United States notes and treasury
notes in standard silver coin wherever
it is more convenient for the govern
ment to do so, and we further be-
lieve that the greatest danger which
can possibly follow such course is
infinitely less than the evils which
are certain to follow an adherence to
the present policy.
Second-If we were willing to au-
thorize the issue of bonds at this time
to purchase gold we would still be OPP
posed to bonds payable specifically in
gold. because an issue of such bonds
would either pledge the government
to redemption of all obligations in
gold, or make discrimination against
coin obligations now outstanding.
There is no question that the issue of
gold bonds now world at once be fol-
lowed by a demand for an act making
existing bonds payable in gold, and
1t would be urged that it would be
disastrous to depart from the policy
of gold bonds when once Inaugural ted
just as it is now urged that it will be
disastrous for the government to re-
sumo a discretion which has been
temporarily surrendered to the note
holder.
Third-The minority is opposed to
the issue of bonds running for thirty
years.
Fourth-If we were willing to au-
thorize the issue of thirty year gold
bonds, we would still be opposed to
recognizing or ratifying a contract as
harsh in its terms and as imperious in
its demands as the contract insisted
upon by the bond purchasers.
Fifth-If we were willing to 40
prove of such a contract under
ordinary circumstances, we would
still be opposed to approving it when
made by a sovereign government
with foreign fnanciers under circum-
stances which suggest a desire upon
the part of the subjects of another
country to purchase a change in the
financial policy of this nation for
sum stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
CRIME ON THE ELBE.
Shocking Story Related by Eugene
schlegel as to Mr. Hoffman's Son.

Shocking Story Related by Eugene
schlegel as to MT. Hoffman's Son.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 14.-C. A.
Hoffman, the Grand Island, Neb.,
survivor of the Elbe, visited the
county commissioners Office in COM
pany with Commissioner John Vevera,
and both men were at once surround
ed by deeply interested crowd. In
conversation with a reporter Mr..
Hoffman presented sensational
statement signed by Eugene Schlegel,
one of the three male passengers who
escaped from the Elbe. Mr.. Schlegel
swears that about 6 o'clock on
the day of the shipwreck he
saw uniformed officer of
the steamship take Hoffman's
son from lifeboat in which the boy
had been placed by his father. The
boy was placed on the deck of the
vessel and went down with it. Mr..
Schlegel made oath that he believes
that the officer who took the boy out
of the 1ifeboat was A. Neussel, chief
engineer of the steamer, who was
one of the sixteen sailors to escape.
Schlegel charges Neussel with hav-
ing murdered the boy.
Hoffman left for his home in Grand
Island, Neb., via the Nickel Plate
road
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
DIED AT THEIR POST.
A Serious Fire Occurs at Lynn,
Massachusetts,.
Ten Firemen Injured, Four Are
Missing And
THREE ARE CREMATED
Starts in a Hardware Store With
the Usual Explosion.

LYNN, Mass, Feb. 14.-Fire broke
out about o'clock last night in the
basement of three story wooden
building, occupied by w. Henry
Hutchinson, hardware. and spread to
adjoining property, entailing total
loss of $1oo,o partly insured. Three
fremen were killed, ten injured and
two are missing, supposed to be
buried in the ruins
When the fire had been burning
half an hour, without warning a ter
rife explosion occurred which seemed
to split the building from bottom to
top. The upper stories separated and
the long ladders on which several
fremen stood slipped and fell into
the cavity and the men were hurled
to the pavement beneath. Then the
building fell, a mass of ruins, and
with fresh energy the flames began
to spread Tons of water were
poured upon the flames, and they
were finally checked, after having
ragged for three hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.


Corporations Must Pay Employees in
Cash Says the House.
JEFFERSON CITY, No. Feb. 1.-THE
house committee on labor favora bly
reported O'Dells bill providing that
corporations must pay their en-
p1oyes in cash, once each month.
Mr.. Grif6ths has his compromise ar
bitratration bill before the house.
Some days ago the committee re-
ported the bill unfavorably. Mr..
Grifiths was not present at the time.
Yesterday he moved that it be printe d
for information of the house and the
motion prevailed.
Mr.. Davidson's bill prohibiting
hypnotism was reported adversely.
Mr. Boutwell, introduced bill pro-
viding that bond investment COM
panies may deposit 500 600 in cash
with the state treasurer in lieu of
their present collateral deposits.
Mr.. De Reign's hat bill was re-
ported adversely.
Major Bittinger introduced bill
providing that all life insurance poll
cies, which have been in force one
year, shall be incon BILE, and must
be paid inside three months after
death of insured, and a failure to pay
inside of the three months limit is
made punishable by revocation of the
charter of the defanlting insurance
company.
A half hours debate grew out of
the calling up for engrossment of the
Tatum election bill
On motion of DR.. Tubbs. the cleo
ton bill was made the special order
for Friday at 10 a. m.
The afternoon was devoted to the
appropriation for the civil list.
In the senate Gray's bill, absolutely
prohibiting pool selling in this state,
was reported favora bly, from the COM
mittee.
The committee on labor reported
it's su bstitute for the various fellow
servants bills, heretofore introduced.
1t is the Arkansas law, and applies to
all persons in dangerous occupations.
The remainder of the afternoon was
devoted to a wrangle over the St
Louis court bills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
DEADON HIS WEDDING DAY
Remains of DR.. II. w. Slower Found
Near Kahoka, Mo.

EMPoRTA, Kan, Feb. 14.-Every-
thing was prepared Tuesday evening
for the wedding of DR.. H. W. Slower
of Kahoka. Mo, but formerly of this
city, to Miss Jennie Chandler. He
failed to arrive on time, and the cere-
mony was postponed. Yesterday news
was received that his body had been
found frozen in Rocky Hollow near
Kahoka. He was last seen the even
ing previous driving in his cart in
good health within 800 yards of where
the remains were found. A coroner's
jury rendered verdict that he came
to his death from some unknown
cause, as there were no marks of vio-
lence on his person.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
Foo CHOW Is THREATENED
japanese VIII Now March Upon That
City, Wei Hat Wei Having Fallen.

japanese VIII Now March Upon That
City, Wei Hai-Nei Having Fallen.
LONDON, Feb. IA Hong King dis
patch says it is supposed that the
Japanese will threaten Foo Chow, the
capital of the province of Fukien,
after they have secured Wei Hal Wei.
The Chinese are preparing for the
defense of that place. Officers of
the British warship Sparta have
arrived in Hong Kong. They confa.m
the statement that three Chinese
warships, two of them being iron
clads were sunk at Wei-Hai- Wei,
and that all the Chinese torpedo boats
were either captured or sunk.
YOKOHAMA, Feb. 14.-Intelligence
has been received here of the surren-
der of the Chinese forts and warships
at sWei-Hai- Wei. The surrender is
complete and the Japanese are in
full possession of Wei Hai-Wei.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
Nebraska Farmers Starving.

KEARNEY, Neb., Feb. 14.-Consider-
able excitement was caused here by
about fifty farmers, with half as
many teams. coming in from Kearney
county for relief supplies. They
broke into a car on the Union Pacific
track and commenced helping them
selves. The county commissioners
tried to stop them. but could not, and
after they started to drive away they
were brought back by the police. It
is reported that sixty teams are on
the way here from Custer county for
srelief supplies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
Problems which Need Solving.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Per-
kins introduced a bill providing for
the appointment of a non-partisan
commission to collect information
and to consider and recommend leg
islation to meet the problems pre-
sented by labor, agriculture and cap
ital The president is to appoint the
mem bers of the commission. which is
to be composed equally of the repre-
sentatives of labor, of agriculture
aud of the business interests of the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
INDEPENDENT Knights of Labor.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 14.-Shortly
before 1 o'clock this morning the K.
of L. delegates meeting here decided
to form an independent organization.
A committee on constitution was APP
pointed and is now at work. 1t is
claimed IS per cent of the old Knights
will be represented in the new order
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14

ROCHESTER,. n. Y, Feb. lathe
eighth annual banquet of the Roches-
ter cham Der of commerce. was held last
evening in the beautiful new hall of
the Powers block, with Hon. William
Mckinley as the guest of honor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
Ex-Governor OgIesby Ill

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 14-Much
alarm was created here last evening
bv a report that Ex-Governor Richard
j. Oglesby was dying at his home in
state that while Uncle Dick" as he
was Familiarity known throughout the
West, has been seriously i'll, he is ex-
pected to be about as usual in a few
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14

CHICAGO, Feb 14.-The contempt
rule against George NJ. Pullman in
the Debs case was dismissed yester-
day by Federal Judge Grosscup. Mr..
Pullman explained that he was just
recovering from an attack of the
grip, and having previously arranged
for vacation in order to obtain
needed rest, he went east last Tues
daV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
Salt Lake Has q Blaze.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. IA
Fire last night destroyed the clothing
store of Lipman & Wallerstein, the
Kentucky Liquor. company store,
Smiths drug store and Sam Levy's
tobacco and cigar store. Loss esti-
mated at $75, 900; insured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-14
ABOUT HILLMON'S WEIGHT
Another Witness Said He Measured Hill
mon and Found Him to Be Feet 8
Inches.

another Witness Said He Measured Hill
mon and Found Him to Be Feet
Inches.
Only two witnesses were examined in
the Hillmon trial yesterday
Mr.. E A. Bittel, marble and granite
merchant of Kansas City, Mo, testified
for the defense. Mr. Bittel said that in
the winter of 1878 and 8 he was living in
Wichita Kan, at the Glpbe hotel, which
was kept by his father and Mr.. braves
under the firm name of Bittel & braves.
He remembered John w. Hillmon and
John II. Brown coming to the Globe no.
tel in December, 1878, and that they
stayed there about week, and then, re-
turned in a month and stayed about
three weeks. That during the time he
became very intimately acquainted with
both Hillmon and Brown. That Hill
mon, while there, seemed to have no &C.
cupation beyond loafng and making
bets with boarders and strang-
ers. and then arriving at the rela-
tive heights and weights of them
for which purpose they were measured
and weighed. That witness took part
in such controversies, and said that his
height was five feet nine inches. He
also measured a man named Nichols,
whose height was six feet one inch, and
John II. Brown, whose height was five
feet ten inches, and that he himself was
measured, and number of other per-
sons. He remembered HilImou having
a vacant place on his left upper Jaw,
caused by one or two teeth being out or
broken off, he did not know which
He had a good opportunity to observe
this, as he saw him several times each
day, and was with him in the
dining room. Witness also testified
that Hillmon during his second visit went
to Lawrence and remained two or three
days, and that upon his return he showed
witness a tintype of lady whom he said
was his wife, and that he showed it to
several parties, and witness saw it several
times.
Mr.. W. a. Churchill, of Lawrence,
Kansas, was the next witness for the de-
Tense. He testified that he was deputy
county clerk of Douglas county, and
identified the verdict of the coroners
jury at the inquest ever the body claimed
to be that of Hillmon, and stated that it
was fled in the county clerks office in
Lawrence.
One of the most amusing things of the
entire trial occurred yesterday afternoon.
On cross examining Mr.. Bittel, Mr..
Hutchings brought out the fact that a
letter had been written him, and asked
the witness if he had that letter with
him. Witness replied that he had.
Mr. Hutchings asked him to pro-
duce it, which he did Mr.. Hutchings
after reading the letter, went no fur
Their, when the defence Immediately Of
fered the letter in evidence. claiming
that as it had been brought out by plain
tiff, defendants had right to offer it in
evidence. Counsel for the plaintiff OBJ
jected, and Mr.. Isham for the defense
claimed that plaintiff brought out this
letter, and because its contents evidently
did not please them that they then drop
ped it, and he insisted that the letter
should go to the jury after having been
brought out by them. The decision of
the court was that the letter could go to
the jury provided the reply also went