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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
STREET RAILWAY STRIKE.
Nearly Eight Thousand Men Out in
BROOKLYN.

Brooklyn, Jan. 14.-All electric street
railways, with the exceptions of the
Smith and Jay street lines, were tied
up by the strike this morning. Between
1000 and 5000 men are out
The entire police force of 1,70O men
are in readiness in case there is any
trouble. The mems grievances and de-
mands are Thus stated: The state law
provides days work for street rail-
way employees shall be ten hours. with,
in twelve consecutive hours. 1t Is al
legged the corporations required the men
to work eleven hours, and even twelve
hours, with no longer interval longer
tn ten minutes for lunch, and even de-
priving them of that in some instances.
The wage rate agreed upon a year ago
was 80 for a statutatory days work.
The companies, it is alleged, have made
no allowance for over time. The men
demand adherance to the law and $2.25
for day of twelve hours
The strike is seriously interfering
with the mails.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

when he and his colleagues meet the
question that confronts us now, will
treat him and his friends in spirit
different from that which he has man.
ifested towards us viii say to him
that when any question affecting the
finances of the government arises, any
proposition to prevent the bankruptcy
Of the government, or TO give the coun-
try sound currency, win help you
through in the hour of peril, although
you refused to aid u.s."
'Aldrich said: ''As the senator from
Maryland says the responsibility is on
the Republican side of the chamber
after March 4th. let me ask IL we will
have the president wirhs us after that
date?"
German paused, and then in eloquent
terms, declared that the president of the
United States could be depended on to
meet any emergency presented to him
with patriotism uninfluenced by party
feeling,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
THE U. F. WILL RESIST.


Omaha, Jan. 1.-THE receivers of the
Union Pacific have decided to resist the
application of the consolidated mort
case trust for separate receiver for
the Oregon Short Line and Utah Nor
thern. The lines upon which the resist
ance will be made are still a subject
of debate with the receivers, but mat
terS are shaping themselves so that In
a few days something definite may be
learned relative to the brief of the re-
ce.vers. Judge Thurston goes west to
look after other Union Pacific interests
which will come before Judge Bellinger
on January 2Sd, and will remain in
Portland until the hearing of the appll-
cation for the Short Line, which is set
for trial January 80.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
THE BONDS SOLD.
Lamprecht Bros. Of Cleveland. Ohio,
the Successful Bidders.

After three days figuring with s. A
Keen, OF Chicago. who bid 100 IA on the
water works bonds. the commission re-
ceived new bids yesterday and as o
result the bid OF Lamprecht Bros. Of
Cleveland, Ohio, was accepted. at 1923
and accrued interest, which is on a
basis Of S-s per cent. W. J. Hays g.
Son, and Seymour. Baker & Co.. were
the other bidders.
Keen. the chicago bidder, It would
seem. are about as big a fake as the
Windy City ever produced, and from
all appearances he has been peddling
Astorias water bonds about the streets
Of that city. and Offering them to every
man that came along. 1t is very
doubtful II Mr. Keen could ever get an
other hearing from an Astoria commits
sion.
Lamprecht Bros are not strangers to
Astorians. They have purchased every
bond sold by this city during the past
FIVE years. They are represented IN this
purchase By Mr.. Elmer A. Ellsworth,
Of Salt Lake City, and the price paid
for the bonds Is higher than any other
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
THE CURRENCY MUDpLE.


Washington, Jan. 14.-The prevailing
feeling that the currency problem has
been transferred to the senate has made
that body the center of interest at the
capitol. The galleries were again well
filled today, in anticipation of devel-
opments in the way of speeches, indi-
eating the probable course of the ma
jority. After the routine business Sem
ator Stewart resumed his speech begun
on Saturday. He spoke of the extent
to which the banks controlled congress,
When Stewart finished, German made
a speech in which he declared he would
never follow leader WAC In time Of
peace would increase the national debt
to pay the current expenses of the gov
eminent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
An ALASKA SENSATION.
Trouble Feared Over the TakOu
Boundary Line.
VIEWS ON THE RUSSIAN TREATY
Brooklyn Street Car Men On a
Strike-8,OOO Men Out
other News.
AssocIated Press.

Tacoma, Jan. 14.-The Alaskan News,
published at Juneau City, makes sem
sationai prediction that the Takou Inlet
and the head of the Lynn canal VIII
become famous the world over as the
fording grounds for fierce interna-
tional dispute between England and the
United States. and the cause for arbi'
tration by European powers to deter
mine which country shall hold posses.
sion of it according to the provisions OF
the Russian treaty and the subsequent
purchase by the United States.
Each nation" says the Alaskan
News" holds fast to a different con-
struction OF the Russian treaty, Eng
land maintaining that the boundary
line does not follow up and around
the deep inlets and base, as held by the
United States, but follows the general
coast line ten marine leagues In the in
terror from salt water.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
HOUSE FILIBUsTERING.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Filibustering
tactics again defeated the Grout oleo-
margarine BILL. which was again under
consideration during the morning hour
in the house today. BY special order
from the rules committee, the remain
der of the day was consumed with
business reported from the judiciary
committee. But one bill, however, was
past, and that provided FOR additional
Judicial facilities for Indian Territory.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
THE Rod MONS FRAsr
concomly Tribe No. Z end Inyitel
Guests Make Merry Last Night,

concomly Tribe No end inyited
Guests Make Merry Last Night,
It was a sociable, jolly crowd OF I'm.
dams" and invited guests that assem-
bled at Pythian Hall last evening, the
occasion being the annual stag" 50.
cial given by concomly Lodge.
Proceedings were opened by prayer,
followed by grand march and address
OF welcome, delivered BY Judge cleye.
land.
The Red Men and special guests then
sat down to generous and elaborate
banquet that was thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated. The enjoyment Of the
repast was agreeably heightened by
an orchestra OF selected musicians
which discoursed sweet music during
the feasting and jollihcation.
A violin solo by Prof. Navoni was re.
ceived with a hearty encore. Mr.. Duny
told STORY without words and seor.
ed great hit. DR.. o. b. Estes told how
a billygoat had called his age-'H-l,"
which could not be fully appreciated
except by those present.
Addresses were made by Judge Cleye-
land, Judge Osburn, w. s. Wood. Mr.,
Gratke. Judge Lighter, Mr.. Malln and
others
During the interludes, the orchestra
rendered some choice operate selections
from the Bohemian Girl and the Merry
War They also performed for the first
time in Astoria, the new popular air
"You Can't Play In MY Back Yard"
The orchestra was prominent feature
OF the entertainment, and are deserving
Of much praise for their well executed
selections
Hospitality never Stacked and gem
eral good feeling prevailed throughout
the evening. The festivities continued
till about o'clock in the morning, and
closed by all uniting in singing Aud
Lang syne."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
MARINE CASUALTIES.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Italian bark
Thersina. from Liverpool for Trieste.
has been wrecked near strangford. The
captain and seven Of the crew were
rescued. and three others drowned. The
brigatine Salts from Rochester to Sum
derland has been stranded at Donna
nook, Lincolnshire. The crew were res
cued by the rocket apparatus. An un-
known brig foundered off Hale. and
the crew perished.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
DOlph Men Gaze on a Cloudy
Sky.
FuLToNs svppoarEes JoYFuL
They Claim That DoIph's Game is
Up and FultOn's Chances
Are Sure.
Associated Press.

Salem, Jan. 14-Tonight the senate
rial fight overawes all else and the In
dications are that Oregon will long re-
member this as one Of the most hotly
contested battles ever conducted in the
legislature. Friends Of Senator Dolph
tonight see stormy sky. while Fulton
men declare success Is In sight. They
say the attempt and failure to delay
the reorganization of the house today.
and thereby delay the senatorial vote
for two weeks, was Dolph move, and
F'ulton's friends consequently construe
1t as victory for their candidate.
Dolph men say he win be caucus nom
lnee but Fulton men cite the fact ana
say II is not always caucus nominee
that is elected. For instance, when
Dolph was elected before, Mitchell was
the caucus nominee. and when Mitchell
was elected. Hirsch was the choice OF
The caucus.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
INVESTIGATION COMMITTEES.

Olympia, Jan. 14.-'The only business
before the senate this afternoon was a
concurrent resolution by Dorr, Of What
com, for the appointment Of committees
OF both houses to investigate the meth
DDS Of the state land commission, the
commissioner Of public lands. and sew
boards OF tide land appraisers. and re-
port to the legislature whether such Of
fees should be continued, consolidated.
or abolished. The resolution was unan-
imously adopted
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

Salem, Jan. 14.--In a few hours the
18th biennial session of the legislature
assembly will be in active operation,
the machinery of the organization of
both houses being practically complete.
The organization comes as but recess in
the senatorial fight, for it commands
position high over all. Today brings
no new developments, and strange as
it may seem, each party is confident
of victory. Today all the new state
officers were installed, with the excep-
tion of governor.
Senator Benny, of Multnomah, at II 80
called the senate to order. Nomina,
tions for temporary presiding officer
were requested, with the following re.
suit: Denny Nominated Steiwer, Re
publican, Raley nominated Butler, Dem
ocrat; King named Holt, Populist. Stei-
wer, 17;Butles 9, and Holt H. Tempora.
ry organization effected as follows, as
per result of the Republican caucus:
President, Jos. Simon, Multnomah;
chief clerk, Walter Sinclair, Coos; as
sistant, to chief clerk, A. w. Lawrence,
sistant to Chief Clerk, A. w. Sever
ance, of Tillamook; calendar clerk, J..
NJ. Stott, Multnomah; reading clerk, j..
P. Huntington, Harney; sergeant at
arms, ]. r. Crosco, Lincoln; door-keep-
er, ]. D. Devine, Linn! mailing clerk
T. TT Arneson MultnOmah
Committee on credentials-Gowan,
Dawson, Johnson, Smith, Huston
Adjourned till p. m.
The house was called to order by Ma
jor d. C. Sherman, chief clerk last
session. Geo. T. Myers, of Multnomah,
was elected temporary speaker.
Major D. C. Sherman was elected chief
clerk.
A committee of five on credentials
was appointed as follows Paxton,
Multnomah, Moorehead Lane, Nealon,
Jackson; Curtis, Clatsop, and Blundell,
of Douglass
The house adjourned to 2:S0 p. m.
The speaker announced a caucus of
the Republican members at the Armory
at noon.
The committee on credentials met i'm
mediately in the hall.
At the afternoon session the house
proceeded to elect permanent officers.
Paxton, of Multnomah, chairman of the
Republican caucus, placed In nomina-
ton C. B. Moores, and ]. A. Wright, of
Union, seconded it. Jeffrey, of jackson,
county, on the part Of the Popullsts,
nominated F. A. Stewart, of Coos. The
vote stood-Moores 81, Stewart 7. alb
sent 2. Moores was declared elected.
R. E. Moody was elected chief clerk.
Cole, of Multnomah, introduced a res
olution providing for FIVE newspapers
for each member and officer of the
house. Sehlbrede, of Douglass, fired
the first economic gun by protesting
against the resolution in toto. An
amendment was offered to reduce the
number of papers to three. On motion
Of Paxton, the matter was indefinitely
postponed.
A motion was adopted for commit
tee of five of the house to fix the scale
of wages for clerks. Smith, of Polk,
presented a resolution providing that
committees be allowed clerks as fol-
lows: Judiciary, 2; assessment and tax
alton, q ways and means, 2; engross-
ment. 4; enrolment, 4; all others, l. The
motion was laid on the table.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
wAsHINGToN's LEGISLATURE.

Olympia, Jan. 1.-THE fourth session
of the Washington legislature convened
at noon.
The senate elected Senator Vanhouten
of Spokane, president pro tenn; T. G.
Nicklln, Whatcom, secretary; A. B.
Cowles, Thurston. assistant; Jos. Mitch
ell, Pierce, sergeant at arms.
The house elected Ellis Morrison, of
King county. speaker, Il. C. Finch, Che
halls, chief clerk; f. 2. Alexander, Spo-
kane, assistant; Dan. G. Lowell, Pierce,
sergeant at arms.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

nhe steamship Columbia. owned by
the Q. X. and N. Co., claims salvage
for picking up the State Of California
last Friday on the coast Of California
The State belongs 70 the Paziac Coast
steamship Co., but is operated by the
2. T. and N. About twenty tons Of the
States freight was discharged by the
queen at this port yesterday. and now
the consignees can have their goods by
signing an underwriters bond and de-
posting 1-2 per cent OF the value.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
MARINE INTEILIGENcE.

San Francisco, Jan. 14.-Arrived-
Schooner Western Home, from Coos
Bay; ship John A. Briggs, from Depart.
ure Bay.
Cleared-Walla Walla. for Victoria
and Port Townsend.
Departed for Astoria and
Portland; schooner Sophia Sutherland
hunting and fishing; Arcata, for Coos
Raw
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

c,tv in the state could command, out
side Of Portland The successful bidder
is to furnish the blanks.
Mr.. Frank Patton Is local agent for
I,amprecht Bros, and in speaking OF
the sale OF the bonds yesterday, stated
that ne considered the price offered as
aneaking exceedingly well for Astoria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

London. Jan. 1.-THE British steam
er Rowan has foundered in the Bay Of
Biscay One OF her boats containing
six men alive. and two dead, has been
picked up. The other boat. which was
launched with seven men. including the
nrst officer. has been lost.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
THE cAsHIER suIcIpEp.

Dover N. H., Jan. 14.--Bank Exam
iner Poor is examining the books Of the
Dover National Bank. 1t Is said there
has been defalcation OF about 100000
or $4,000. Isaac F. Boot is cashier. No
arrests have been made.
Cashier Abbott shot and killed him
self this afternoon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington, Jan. 14.-The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate: Thos. d. Smith, of New
York, assistant commissioner of affairs,
vice Frank C. Armstrong, resigned. AL
phonse G. Edwards, of Washington,
commissioner in and for the district OF
Alaska, to reside at Kodiak.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
NOT YET AWARDED.
The Committee Hard at Work. and VIII
Probably Decide Soon.

The committee selected by the water
commission to go over the bids on con.
struction, have nearly completed their
laDors, and will soon be ready to make
their report. 1t has been no small task
to figure out the voluminous specifica'
tions, and 1t has kept Engineer Adams
busy giving the committee such infor-
nation as they desired AS the bids
now stand the following are complete
though there are various other bids on
separate Items that remain to be gone
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
THE DEBs CASE

Washington, Jan. 14.-In the supreme
court of the United States, the counsel
for Eugene V. Debs and others made
application for writs of error and ha-
beas corpus. The court decided to hear
the arguments on Wednesday,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
A PERILoUs POSITION.

Fire Island, N. Y, Jan. 14.-I'his
morning a coal barge was discovered
ashore on Short beach going to pieces
There were four men on the barge On
account of the heavy surf. the life saw
ing crew cannot reach the stranded
vessel.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

Senator Cameron used to be the I'M
separable companion OF Senator Butler
Of South Carolina. They lunched to-
gether and smoked together, and went
home together at the end q the day n
the same cab. The protracted npgeneo
OF Senator Butler from Washington has
Interrupted this intimacy ana Senator
cameron's chum At the present time IS
Senator Brice-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
ANorHnR FARpoN eRANrHp.

Portland. Jan. 14.-Informatlon reach
ed here today that Governor Pennoyer
has pardoned Frank M Palmer. sem
fenced to the penitentiary from this
county for 25'years for incest with his
cwn daughter. The reason assigned by
the governor is that the daughter re.
tracted her statements made In court.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
CLERK CURRY WINS.

San Francisco, Jan. Am. c. Haley
defeated the Democratic candidate for
clerk this morning who abandoned his
contest Chas. F. Curry was left in
possession of the office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

The Harvest Queen while coming
DOWN the river Saturday with the Thai
alta In tow, had her guard considerably
damaged by being jammed against the
ship. The accident occurred during
the heavy storm. The same night
when the wind was at its height, the
ocklahama, which had IN tow the Brit.
lsh ship Red Rock, met with similar
accident, though her damage is greater
than the former steamer. Her star.
board guard was carried away and
the side Of her house badly stove in.
The captains OF both steamers say that
The wind kicked up terrible sea, con-
sidering the locality.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
PALAcE HOTEL AT PULLMAN DE.
STROYHD.

Pullman. Wash. Jan. 14-Last night
fire destroyed the Palace hotel The
contents were nearly all saved. Insur-
ance on the building, $1,000; on house.
hold goods, $780,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15
SENATOR HANsBRouGHs WIFE
DEAD.

Washington, Jan. 14.-AIrs Hans
trough. wife Of Senator Hansbrough, Of
North Dakota. died today Of acute
pneumonia.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-15

The Pacific Paving Company. accord
ling to indications have the best Of 1t by
S7169. and their representatives here
are awaiting the result Of the commit.
tees decision The Risdon Iron Works,
the second lowest bidders. through their
representatives, still have a hope that
they may vet out-hgure the Paving
Company. and as the matter stands, the
whole Ahing has simmered down tc
thesSStw firms About the only thing
that remains before decision is made
is settlement OF the responsibility and
backing OF the two last named bidders.
Mr.. F. p. Gould, who is in the city.
as 5ae of the Pacific Paving Companys
representatives, is one Of the most sue
eessful contractors In the country. He
is a member Of the firm OF Gould &
GLADDEN.. who have Just completed the
100000 city building In Portland. He
has constructed some of the finest build.
ing in the West among which is the
famous Knuttsford building at Salt
Lake City. conceded to be the hand
soonest and most complete hostelry In
The inter-mountain country He also
figured among the prominent contract
crs on some Of Omahas largest bulld-.l
ings and improvements.
Another member of the Pacific Paw
Ing Company, who will arrive In the
city this morning. is John #. Behm
forn,arIv ~ Ct.ooho 1,,,k ,,-..r ,o.tdt.,~
in Portland, During omaha's great
strides from straegling city to what
she was in 1890 one OF the most re-
marlsable cities in the United States
for her size, Mr.. Behm figured consplc.
uously in her municipal affairs. For
several years he was chairman Of the
board Of public works, and was mem.
ber Of the city council at the time when
millions were being expended on i'm.
provements that has given the city hyl
tine muddy Missouri the name Of being
one Of the most substantial and wen
built In tho United States.
Another energetic member OF the Pa.
cihe- Paving Co. who is in the city, is
~. +. T. Hamshaw. lie is a hard work
er and q close figurer, and naturally
feels quite gratifled that his company
we're the lowest bidders. Other mem.
bers Of the company win be in the city
this morning, and 1t is claimed by those
present, that they viii be able to salts
fy the commission that they are able
to carry out amy contract they might
This morning the commission will
hold a meeting at which the contract
ors Will be allowed to appear and will
be given a hearing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-07
PETTZS DRY GOODS co.

"Etude OPP. Is, No. o." by Chopin; "Ro-
by Wagner-Liszt, and Waltz, or. AZ by
Chopin, will be played by Miss Officer:
Chorus and solo (from the opera of
'Rosita,'' which will be presented by Miss
Shedd's pupils in june; II Love but Thee
from the opera of "Rosita,' Mabel Glenn
Hunter; Vocal Waltz Duet, Brindisi, .
Misses Bartmess and Shedd; 20 Light of
Hope" Donizetti, Miss Snedd; adore and
be Still" with violin obligato, Gounod, Miss
Bartmess and Mr. Rudy. Miss Ida EN-
rick will be the accompanist.
Music for April is another good number
of this popular musical magazine. Among
the articles in the magazine is one on Wag-
ner's Tristan and Isolde" wrllten by Miss
Annie B.. Mitchell; Music in Mysticism"
by Naphtali Hereunder and an odd, fam
tastic bit named "Variations on the Most
Beautiful Phrase in La Traviata," by F.
w. Teller. A complete study of Johannes
Brahms is made by w. S. B. Matthews.
William Morton Payne considers the sub
ject rs Perfect information Possible ~
Reginald DeKoven writes on the opera
.Falstaff." The department of the maya
zine which is valuable to advanced students
and teachers is the Practical Teacher. The
subject of Scales in. Piano Playing" is
given a thorough review. The musical notes
about music and musicians keep one in
touch with all the latest in this country
and Europe. Considerable space is given to
musical criticism. Z