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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
THE WAR IN CHINA.
Ii Hung Chang Has Been FINALLY Gust
ed from Command.

London, Dec. S1.--A Central News
agency dispatch from Picking says thai
Ldu Kun Yi. viceroy OF LANG Kiang
has been appointed to the chief com
mand of the Chinese forces, ousting u
Hung Chang. The same agency's cor.
respondent ait Antong telegraphs that
details from Kung Wesai confirm The
frst reports that the recent battle was
fought with great obsltinacy. The
Chinese were strongly entrenched. They
had eleven field pieces and some ma,
chine guns which were well handled,
The Japanese charges We're repulse6
With heavy loss. Their reserves from
Halt Chen, who have experienced great
difficulty on the march. owing to the
snow, then Joined them, and they made
another charge, with hurrahs and
shouts of victory This time they car
ried everything. The Japanese admit
shat they had 45O killed and wounded,
and say THAT the Chinese had 800 killed
ind wounded. The snow prevented a
SuSoSSSiul puiaulN " fpit I1lfcNtiilb
Chinese. The villagers along the route
Of retreat drove away the Chinese sol.
Hers who sought refuge with them,
They said they preferred TO be govern
I'd by the Japanese.
A dispatch from Toxic says: General
Nodzu, who commands the Japanese
army in Manchuria. reports that the na-
tives have been greatly Influenced by
the clemency of the Japanese, and that
many residents who have He'd from
aheir homes are returning with their
families and willingly assisted the in.
vaders. Markets have been reopened.
Japanese currency circulates well and
the Japanese administration is working
we'll"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
RACING IN cALIFoRNIA.

San Francisco, Dec. 31.--"Soup' Per.
eins gave an exhibition Of good jockey
ship today. He WAS riding circe in
The Quinlan sualues and was leading
Mainsiay by a length. Fifty yards
from the wire Clrce stumbled and went
to her knees. Perkins pulled her up
and won by half length from Main
stay. CoaIdy. who rode Charles Quick
nan into tine fence and had his lee
broken.
Five furlongs, selling, maadans- Bar
caldlne, Ill.
Five ufrlongs, selling--Robln Hood
No. /, 1:0S Ia.
Quinlan stakes, FIVE and one-half fur
longs -yelar-olds--Circe, ia ia.
Six furlongs-Imp Ellse. i:2f.
About six furongs, selling Captain
Coster, 1923.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01

New York, Dec. S1.-Dr. Parkhurst
tonight gave out statement regarding
the work of the Lexow Committee,
which was endorsed by the Society for
the Prevention of Crime. He says; 81
cannot express myself too appreciatlve-
Iy of the splendid work that has been
done by the senate committee, and Its
talanIted counsel. There mas been Gre
ated through their instrumentality, an
epoch in the history of, our city, and
there has been secured ait the polls a
municipal resolution that would have
been impossible except Through their
agency"
Matters had been for so long time
conducted in entire thoroughness that
we had forgotten that we had ever
been distrustful, but late in Nobvem-
ber indications We're clear that the in
vestigatlon was not to be pushed to its
close in the same energetic and uncom-
prfsing manner that had been followed
up to THAT date. A good many days
went by in cases we knew ought TO be
spent upon inspectors and superlntend-
ents. In view of all this we we're justi-
fed In saying that while the committee
stood up to the rack magnifcently
through all other portions of the inves-
tigation, they fiinched at the crisis. AS
long ago as when Mr.. Moss undertook
to adduoe evidence against Superfn-
tendent Byrnes in "a direct manner, the
investigation committee sprlang to Mr..
Byrne's assistance. They stumbled just
at the completion Of thir work. The
chairman of the colrmIlttee will not dare
to deny that 1t isa'policy'' { have used
that word advisedly-he will recognize
what refer toy that controlled him in
his handling of Byrnes and not a desire
to act in view of all possible or ascer-
tainable facts in Byrnes case.
Now the presumption is on the side
of the superintendent being as GRIM
inal as any other member of the force.
they have found rot, and whether
Byrnes be rotten or mot he has been in
rot for thirty-one years, and has been
the executive head of rot for the past |
two years.
Now there are two ways in which |
Byrnes has put the committee under OBJ |
Lgations, and to that degree destroyed |
their independence. He put them under |
obligations by consenting to help de-
feat Tarnmany Hall. The second way !,
in which the committee put themselves
under obligations to him was by taking
him into their confidence and allowing
him to become "a confederate with them |
in breaking down the force. To a de-
gree in which they obtained help from
Mr.. Byrnes, they put themselves practi-
oally under obligations to protect him.
Byrnes has frequently attempted to
play the same game with the Society
for the Prevention of Crime, but we
have refused to ally ourselves with "a
man whom we believe to be more than
any other man. responsible for the con-
d3tlon of the Departments"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
is PARKHURsT RIGHT?
He Says There Was an Understanding
With Byrnes.


New York, Dec 31.-Dr. Parkhursl
was seen today by Tribune reporter,
and when asked to comment on the
Lexow committees work, he said:
Il scarcely think / ought to say any.
thing. To treat the subject adequately
would take good deal of time. There
msl1e known my comments today"
Have You any idea from reading the
Testimony of superintendent Byrnes,
that there was a previous understand
ing between him and the Lexow COM
mitee?" he was asked.
He smiled a. little as he said with
emphasis, There is not the slightest
doubt about it. In fact, 1 ann free to
say that 1 know there was an under
standing between the commission and
Mr. Byrnes. am not prepared to say
ttaIt Mr.. Goff had any knowledge Of it,
but the understanding involved the
manner in which Mr.. Byrnes was to be
treated Just what the understanding
was declina TO state, but know that
Mr. Byrnes would not be badly dam
aged. / first made up my mind that
there was an understanding when
heard that Byrres. was supplying the
commission with information. My senti-
ments with regard to Mr.. Byrnes are
the same now as they always have been.
have been fighting him for three
years. and he has been fighting US,
and l am firmly Of the conviction that
II 1 care for the safety Of our organiza,
ton, cannot afford 20 become allied
with the enemy in any way. shape or
manner. look upon Superintendent
Byrnes as a constituent part Of a sys-
tenn that Is corrupt, and for that rea,
son do not believe It Is wise to have
any dealings with him"
What do you think Of the sBperin-
tendent's testimony that ne has been
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01

seriously hampered by the commission.
ers in the performance of his duty?'
81 am only a poor, little Presbyterian
clergyman" said DR.. ParlShurst, scorn
fully" and what has taken me a year
or years to do, Superintendent Byrnes,
with ample power at his command
would be able to do in week, if he
were 50 minded"
Mr.. Parlehurst, in his sermon yester-
day, made direct and incidental refer
ence to the work of the past year. The
people had learned, he said that a poll
tician was a man OF expediency, and
that he might arrange things in such a
manner as only a mighty uprising of the
people could undue. In looking over the
field of the future, he said the people
should look for an Improvement in the
character of the newspapers The pa
pers, he said, that daily serve up a
mass of undigestea matter. without dis
crlmination, to tnfir readers, were rap
idly becoming a public nuisance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
PLATT ON PARKHURsT.
The ex-senator Says the Reverend Gen.
tlemans Head Is Swelled.

Wilkesharre, Pa Dec. 31.-Ex- United
States Senator Thos. Platt, of New
York, who is here visiting relatives, in
an interview discussed DIR. PaTlShurst
and his methods without reserve.
II opposed Dr. Parkhurst," haid he,
because / did not think his methods
practical, and because looked upon his
schemes as being visionary. His idea
Of a one-headed police is simply absurd
and would put in the hands of the man
at the head of that department, a
power that he might use to the great
disadvantage of the force. He has done
a great deal of good. of course, but
believe his head is swollen by the
flattery of the New York papers"
Referring to the resignation of Supt.
Byrnes. Plaltt said: II do not believe
Mayor Strong will accept it, Byrnes is
too valuable man to lose, and when
the department is reorganlzed he will
be at the head of it, think"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
SHIPPING NEWS.

San Francisco, Dec. 31.--Ardved-~Wel.
iington, from Departure Bay; ship j
3. Brown, from Nanaimo; ship Elwen
frrm Nanatmo; schooner Daisy Rowe,
from Coos Bay; schooner c. ii. MGR.
chant. from Coos Bay.
Departed-walla walla, from Victoria
ind Port Townsend.
Frsights and charters Hawaiian shin
John Ena, lumber from Puget Sound 10
Port Uric
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01

The REPUBLICANS RESIST
They Leave the House and Organize
With Those Members Who
Were Counted Out.
Associated Press.

Santa Fe, N NJ. Dec 81 The legis.'
|laltive assembly Of New Mexico met to-
day. The legislative assembly Of New
Mexica met today. The secretary swore
in eight Democrats and four Republi.
cans Of the upper house. although the
Republicans claim seven members Of
that body elected on the face Of the
returns. After swearing in twelve
Democrats members Of the house and
refusing to swear in Christie, RepublI-
can, claiming he was not eligible. the
Republican members left the house and
organized a house with the Republican
members who were elected on the face
Of the aNaLuans.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
FAVOR DoLPH's REFLECTION.

Portland, Dec. S1.--The Pacific Bank
er and Investor says: 1T is reassurine
TO find that our senator from Oregon,
Mr. Dolph, is so strongly in favor OF
a sound and equitable money policy
With the reelection of Mr. Dolph, a
man of unquestioned ability and lrteg-
rity, the people of Oregon may resi-
secure in their Wishes for judicious
legislation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
FATALITIES AT A FIRE

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 31.-The Lelavan
House was destroyed by fire last night.
Mrs. II. s. Fookes, guest, died THE
morning from injuries received. Nine
others we're injured. The police are
unable to account for eight persons.
two maids and six guests. They say
that while 1t Is possible these persons
may now be in some hotel, 1t is quite
protlabe their bodies are in the ruins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
COLD WEATHER IN ENGLAND.

London. Dec sl.-The weather IL
cold throughout Great Britain. Gales
are blowing and SHOWS generally re.
ported. The trains are snow bound
The gale in the channel continues and
the life boats at various points along
the coast have accomplished many he
roic rescues.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
ANoTHED PARDON.

Salem. Or, Dec. 31.-Capt. w. W.
Saunders, a life-tlmer, was pardoned
from the penitentiary today by Cover
nor Pennoyer, on condition that he leave
the state not to return. He immediate
ly took the train for Spokane, where
It is said he will get married and pro-
eeed TO Texas where his mother resides.
Saunders was convicted of murder in
the second degree at Salem in June,
1887, for killing Chas. Campbell at AL
bany November, 1885.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
BURNED TO DEATH.

Ellsworth, Wis. Dec. 31.--The resi-
dence of Michael o'ConnelI, El Paso,
Pierce County, was burned, and Mrs.
o'connell and five children perished.
Mr. O'connell was sleeping below, and
was awakened by the fire at 2 O'Clock
this morning. He escaped IN his night
Clothes His wife dropped one child
from the window and returned for the
others, but did not appear again.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
STREET RAILWAY SOLD.

Tacoma, Dec. S1.-The Point Defiance
Street Railway. extending from South
Ninth Street to Point Defiance. seven
miles was sold today to o. r. Paxton,
Of Portland, for $4,000. Paxton is at
uorney for S. q. Mitchell. OF Portland,
who represents the Edison General
Electric Company's interests. The price
was promptly paid in gold.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01

bury, N. j., and William 3. Ebbler, Of
Philadelphia, fought duel ait Bloom
bury Sunday. The trouble was Jealousy
over Rigers wife. Rigel received two
bad wounds in the crown Of his head,
and his coat was pierced with bullets.
Ebbler made a narrow escape, a book
in his pocket preventing a bullet from
passing through his body
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
ANOTHER RESIGNATION.

New York, Dec. 31.-President James
G.. Martin, of the police board, has an
nounced today that he would within a
few days send a letter of resignation to
Mayor Strong Martin says he felt he
was exonerated, and hoped that Mayor
Strong would accept his resignation i'm
mediatelY.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

New York, Dec. 31-The Chamber Of
Commerce will demand from the incom-
ing legislature the appointment of a
committee with full power to investi-
gate the municipal departments of this
city, as the senate committee investi-
gated the police department..
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
STORMS IN SPAIN.

Bllboa. Spain. Dec. S1-A heavy gale
has prevailed over the southern part Of
Spain for Two days. interrupting tele-
graphic communication. On the coast
heavy seas have been running. and a
number Of vessels have been seeking
shelter in port
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
ONE MAN KILLED.

Tacoma, Dec. si.--A freight train on
the Northern Pacific struck the re-
pairing train at Castle Rock this morn
ing. Fireman H. w. Jones jumped
from the freight into a eulch twenty
feet deep and was instantly klIled. Ma
one else was injured The damage q
the train was light.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
BYRNEs MAY BE RETAINED.

New York, Dec. 1.-Mayor-eleet
Strong is said to hold Superintendent
Byrnes in high estimation, and would
be inclined to urge the withdrawal Of
the superintendent resignation from
the head of the police force, were it not
for his reluctance 10 antagonlze the
Parlxhuqst Society,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
A NEW KINGDOM.

Yokohama, Dec Silt is reported
rhe Tong Halxs (rebeis) OF the corean
province OF Chollado. have founded a
new kingdom named Kanlan. II is
added that member Of the Ming fam
lily has been enthroned king.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
coLp wEATHER n rLoRIpA.

Jacksonville. Fla. Dec. si.-The mer-
curry went down to IA degrees above
zero at the signal station In this city
this morning, The lowest record since
1895. The orange and vegetable crop
Is practically ruined.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
NUMBER OF DEAD INCREASING.

Albany. Dec. Sl.-The horrors OF the
Delevan House fire last night increase
as the hours go by, and where this
morning nine persons were reported
missing, the list tonight is increased to
seventeen. all Of whom were employees
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
A PECULIAR REQUEST.

Portland, Dec. sl.--Before introducing
testimony in behalf of Sleeves today,
ihe counsel asked that the Jury be In.
structed 10 bring in a verdict Of mol
guilty The court oveFTuled the motion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
BY THE MORPHINE ROUTE

Pendleton, Dec. Sl.--Mrs, Alice Rush,
who formerly lived in Portland. com,
mitted suicide this morning by taking
an overdose of morphine. No cause Is
known for the deed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
TREASURY BALANCE.

Washington, Dec. 8l.-JThe cash bal-
ance in the treasury al the close Of
business today was si5S, ,022,s92. The net
gold reserve was sSC,s7oli5
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
REFINrRIEs BuRNEp.

Berlin, Dec. 3l.-Rich Lpusld & Say
cts great petroleum rehnesqes at "a.
toum, on the Black Sea, have been
burned. The loss Is enormous
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-01-01
ppArH FRoM sMALL.Pox.

Washington, Dec. 81 --Thene were two
dehshs and one new case Of smallpox
today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Frohrnan Engagement.

The PLAYS to be offered by Daniel Froii-
mans Lyceum Theater Company at the
Seattle theater next Monday and Tuesday
are all comedy in character and all have
had their success at this company's New
York theater since we last saw this COM
pany. All OF them are by prominent En-
glish dramatists and have made long runs
in England since Mr.. Frohman secured
the rights for this country. One OF them,
IAN Ideal Husband" is still being pro-
duced in London. and another. THE Case
of Rebellious Susan" recently finished a
run OF one year at the Criterion theater
in that city. The third play to be given
here. THE AmaZons." by Arthur W.
Pinero. author of the charming Sweet
Lavender" given here by the Lyceum
players during their first visit, was the
New York success of this company sea-
son before last. and was deemed attrac-
tive enough 70 be revived during the pres
ent season. a practice hut seldom in
dulged in at the Lyceum theater. Mr..
Frohman is endeavoring to make the
coming engagement of his company here
as attractive as possible by presenting
three OF his latest successes during the
two days of the company's stay. The ar
rangement of plays is as follows: Monday
night. THE Case OF Rebellious Susan"
Tuesday matinee, AN Ideal Husband
and Tuesday night THE Amazons"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-03
TWO OLD TEACHERS DROPPED.
New Ballard school Board Leaves out
Nils Funk and Miss Davis.

The new board of school directors for
the city of BaLard held it's first meeting
at the school house Monday night with
w. W. belong. the director. and f. w.
FRASER. the clerk. elected at the last cleo
ton, present, and proceeded 10 make some
radical changes in the teaching force.
The soard reelected the following teach
ers for the ensuing year: Miss Ellen
Sfrandberg. Miss Jessie MacKel!ar. Miss
Ellen Armour. Mrs. c. ]. Beatty. Consii-
cradle surprise was manifeted by a large
number at ahe failure of the board TO re-
elect Miss Anna Funk and Miss Leona
DAv.s lriss naAis has lived su the 1ty
for years and Miss Anna Funk was super
intendent of the schools from
January I to the close OF the term. Miss
Funk has many friends VINO promise TO
make (, interesting for the board. George
y Holden IS chairman OF the board and
j. H. Blake, the contestant for n scat in
the caty council is the other director. The
responsibility for the failure 20 elect Miss
Davis and Miss Funk rests, therefore, up
on De Long and Blake
Nj. Blake. In an interview. said he
thought the board had no intention OF en-
gazing either Miss Funk or Biiss Davis.
He admitted that MISS Funk was the best
teacher Ballard schools ever had. but said
there was "A faction hitherto connected
with the schools that the board Of direc-
Fors thought IL was for the best interests
of the city to drop. Miss Funk had assoc
ciated with this faction and he therefore
thought II best TO drop her also. Miss
Kelly one Of the old teachers. was st'n
under consideration.
Clerk John Crorys census report show
cd SIT children OF school age against 7i2
last year n decrease OF IS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-03

mary Of last year. AFR Olson joined Com
many z in May, 1872, and became second
lieutenant at the time OF Lieut. Josiin's
promotion. having previously been quar-
termaster sergeant He has been in active
charge OF company rife practice. and
holds a sharpshooter's medal. Company T.
has the best record in the state for rife
nrac,kre. and as Lieut. Olson stands among
the first of the company. his appointment
TO be inspector OF rife practice is conssd-
cred peculiarly appropriate
OF the other appointments that or J. A
Hatfield to be brigade connmissary is a
worthy promotion Mr.. Hatfield has been
connected With the National Guard for
years. and previously was assistant COM
ulssary general on the brigade staff.
Albert f. Whyte. Of Tacoma, was assist
ant comrnissary general l. II. Coon. OF
Snohouish. the new brigade inspector. is
an old Grand Army man, and was mem
her Of the last legislature. Before coming
20 this state he was captain in a company
in the National Guard OF Kansas Judge
wallace Mount. of Sprague. appointed
nudge advocate, has been identified with
the National Guard ever since 1s9 and
was brigade paymaster. Z. S. Isaacs. or
walla Walia. brigade quartermaster, was
nuartermaster of the Second regiment,
and ". J. C. Wakefield, of Spokane, chief
signal 0ffICer, Is q pfOfllSln- dltoEucy- hc
aides-de-camp are well known, particu-
larry Ashmun ". Brown. OF the Tacoma
Ledger. who enjoys wide acquaintance.
There seems 10 be no question that the
anpointruent of the brigade staff gives gen.
eraI satisfaction. The members are men
of worth and OF military experience. and
the appoiDtme OF such men IS in line
with the spirit of the new law, which pro-
yides that the staff shall be active officers,
and not merely honorary, as formerly.
The appointments are taken by guardsmen
as an Indication that the policy OF the
future will be TO advance only men who
have a knowledge and special fitness for
the duties of the places to which they may
he appointed Gen. Carr seems TO have
carefully considered his appointments, and
thereby TO have indicated the rules to gov
ern in the reorganization OF the National
Guard.
The disbanding of Company G., Second
regiment of Spokane. caused some sur
prise among the militiamen of that city.
but every one anticipated the fate in store
for Troop D. of the cavalry. The idea of
having a new company in place of Com
pany G. had not occurred to the members
of the National Guard there. but they are
reported to be much pleased at the grace
full way in which Gov. McGrsw and Gen.
Carr have gone around difficult point. a
meeting has been called for this evening to
take steps preliminary to the formation OF
the new company. 1t Is thought 1t
will include members of the old
company, and will he given the
letter B. The members who mutinied last
July while the company was on the way
home from the state encampment had all
been weeded out, but nevertheless there
was the stigma of muttny resting on the
company which the loyal members feared
never could be removed. They hail the
formation OF the new company as the be-
ginning OF new era
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-03
BREvTrIES.

The Rosalie will leave Seattle at 2
m. July 3. and Victoria at a. m.
July 4.
The Young women's Christian Associa-
ton will give n dinner AT their rooms
July sth-
Judge Glasgow sent All Wan 20 the
county fail yesterday afternoon for sS
months Tor stealing four OF Mrs. fesler's
chickens.
The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent So
cietv will hold It's regular monthly meet
Ing today at p. N. al the Chamber OF
Commerce.
c. W. Amery. against whom J. u. hlrk-
man had entered complaint or assault
and battery. pleaded guilty in Justice Nc.
ElU-ain's court yesterday and was fined
SIS and costs.
James Rurk. John Egan. kitte Horn
and ReIie West. who appeared before
Jndce Glasgow yesterday. accused or rob
hing Martin Fiemming In the Bureau
saloon. were discharged. the court hfdine
fra,n the evidence that there was no
nrobable cause for holding them