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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
In Washington to Attend Ma
tiOnal Committee Meeting.
MAKE NO BONES OF THE OBJECT
Favor June for the Date of the
National Convention Instead
of September.

Washington, Dec. GA most consldera-
BILE delegation is here to attend the meet
ing of the Republican national committee
which meets Tuesday, presenting the in
terests of Governor Mckinley William
NJ. Hahn, national committeeman from
Ohio, and Major Charles Dick, eX-state
chairman of Ohio, will be here soon
Messrs ]. p. Smith, eX-Representative
Thompson, of Ohio, William Osborne, OF
Boston, Hon. Powell Clayton, Of Arkansas
and other well known men are here. The
party make no concealment of their pur-
pose to look after the interests of Gov
ernor Mckinley, as the Ohio candidate
for the presidency. Mr.. Smith, one of
the most active men of the delegation,
said:
I'VE have no plan to submit, and are
not favoring one city as against another
for the national convention, but the can
didacy of Governor Mckinley is fully
understood the country over and we are
here without any request from him to
look after Ohio's choice. The state is
absolutely united and all talk of a di-
vision has passed away.
On the question of the date Of the con-
vention there is a division of sentiment
between June and September But the
prevailing impression is that there win
be an adherence to the custom of the
June convention. Against this 1t is being
urged that there should be a short 100
days" campaign, with the least disturb
ance of business. This is met by the
setatement that, even with the June con-
vention, the campaign does not begin un-
til September. and that it is needless to
keep the country in SUSPENSE until au-
/ tumn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
.SALISBURY'S LETTER
At First Thought Not to Have
Been Received.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DELAYING
British Minister Will Deliver the
Reply as to Venezuela To-day
Much Excitement Prevails.

Washington, Dec 6.-While it is true,
as before stated in the Associated Press
dispatches, that the administration is
aware that Lord Salsbury's reply to
Secretary Olney's note Of July last, touch
ing on the Venezuelan boundary dispute.
is adverse to the proposition to arbitrate
the title to the lands lying westward of
the Schomberg line, the fact that the re-
ply itself has not yet reached Washing
ton precludes the idea Of any speedy ac-
ton by our government in this matter.
When the reply is received by Sir Julian
Pauncefote he may occupy himself sever
al days, at least in its careful considera-
tion. Then, the absence of the president
from Washington would operate further
to delay proceedings at the state depart-
ment for Secretary Olney would not feel
justified in making forward movement
at this stage Of the case, which is now
commonly regarded as at least approach
ing critical point, without advising full
ly with the president. AS the latter has
promised congress to communicate in a
special message the nature Of Lord Sails
bury's reply, a further delay may be
caused by the preparation of this mos
sage, so, on the whole 1t is improbable
that the next step can be taken before
the lattere part of the present month, II
so early
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
THE NATIONS DEBT.
A New Plan fOr It's Fundment.


The following letter to the New York
Herald contains an unique plan for the
fundment Of the national debt:
To the Editor of the Herald:-
To redeem all United States greenbacks
and treasury notes, other than silver cer-
tificates, and to provide for the needs
Of the United States treasury, the United
States congress should authorize and em-
power the secretary Of the treasury TO
open a public subscription through the
national banks and the United States post
offices, payable In United States gold
coin, greentacks and treasury notes, $780,
100000, two per cent $50 exchequer bills,
exempt from taxation, to be issued In
$40, $40, 500, and $500 bills, interest payable
annually upon presentation at United
States treasury. or sub-treasiries, when
the interest due Is paid for the year des-
ignated, on the margin or said bill to be
punched TO show the settlement OF the
same. Otherwise to remain subject to
collection when required.
1t would be but q question Of time when
all the bonded and other Indebtedness OF
the United States would be funded and
due to our own citizens on the foregoing
basis
Savings bank depositors would much
prefer an exchequer bill for their savings.
the laborer clerk. mechanic, and trades
man would gladly avail Of the privilege
to invest their hard earned surplus earn
lngs; estates, widows, minors. and or
phans would be greatly assisted and en-
couraged to make good use of their
means, and to become interested and pa
triotic citizens. ALBERT A. DRAKE.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
-Four Miners Murdered by
Apaches in Arizona.
NoFeARs or oEnEsALoUTsRsAK
Some Think the Murderers We're
Mexicans y Work Not Like
That Of Indians.

Phoenix. Ariz., Dec. 6.-Four miners are
reported killed by Apaches near the
Globe road, on the Apache Indian reser-
walton. The murder was just committed
and hence must have been by an entire
ly different band than that which the day
before killed Morill and daughter at Ash
Springs, Atty miles distant
No fears are entertained Of a general
outbreak by any Of the dozen Apache
tribes, herding on the White Mountain
reservation The detection Of some Of the
young bucks is believed to be all e
amounts tt.
BY many It is believed that the murder
was committed by Mexicans, the only
Indications Of Indian work being mocca-
sin tracks, and that Is considered Of little
value. The work did not look like thar
OF Apaches, as the corpses had not been
mutllated, That robbery was the object
is shown by the fact that the girls satch-
el and the mans pocketbook had been
carried away, TO be thrown down on the
trail not far distant.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
OFFICERS ELECTED
Astoria Lodge A. 0. U. w. Hold
Their Annual Meeting.
The Order is In FIourishing Condi-
ton Large Amount Of Money
Distributed in Astoria.

Astoria Lodge No 80, A. o. U. w, held
its annual meeting last night at which
the following officers for the ensuing year
were elected:
Master Workman. w. NJ Smith.
Foreman, A. l.. Clark.
Overseer E. J Liddicoat.
Recorder, Sam Kozer.
Financier, A. Leberman.
Receiver ]. v. Marion.
Guide, M. M Flynn.
Inside Watchman, DR.. J. s. Bishop
Outside Watchman, G. ], Palmberg,
Medical Examiners, Drs. NJ. NJ. Walker
and j. s. Bishop.
Trustee for three years David Airth
Few realize the extent OF the growth OF
this order in Astoria, or the good that Il
8 doing. There are now IN the various
Astoria lodges six hundred active men,
hers, besides many members OF the order
who belong TO foreign lodges. Something
over $4,000 was last year brought to thii
'ity by this order and its affairs are n
he very best possible shape.
Last nights meeting was a most har-
nonlous one, and the reports evidenced
he fact that Astoria Lodge Is In flour.
shing condition. Socially the ordar Il
welding much influence for good anc
each member has the satisfaction o.
moving that al small expense to him
elf he leaves enough behind him wher
he comes TO die to keep his family from
immediate want.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
HE STOOD PAT.
His Reason for Doing SO Never Paral.
eled.


Representative Henry Clay Miner knows
a good poker hand when he sees It,, but
he was almost stricken with apopleXy
when he skinned over the hand he dealt
himself when he last crossed the ocean
on the steamer New York.
In the ancient days, when the theatri-
cal member of congress was just plain
Harry" Miner and when he helped to
nourish and sustain struggling political
organizations, he spent much time o.
nights in learning the mystery and art
of the game Of draw poker, Indeed, he
had theory that man who could sit
in" at the Comnanche Club and escape
In the cold, gray dawn with his soul and
his watch In his possession was some-
thing Of a good player. His experience
on various transatlantic liners confirmed
this theory. He made no secret Of his
belief that he was one Of the best players
of draw that ever hourlshed
Mr.. Miners il-fortune on board tho
New York jolted his theory very hard
The leading spirits In the smoking roor'
were a Philadelphia editor, a Phnadel-
phia Biddle, General Mansg ger Weir, Of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Re rail-
road company, and Mr. Miner They
played poker from shortly after break
fast until 1t was almost time for the next
breakfast. AT the beginning OF the first
game Mr.. Miner warned his new friends
hat he was a holy terror,
They extended many glad hands unto
him. They also made his amusement
cost him from 81 to $50 a dav. which
wasn't had for n 25-cent limit game. The
placll Pheladelphlans rubbed 1t in by ask
ing him innocent questions about the
Rowery. ard whether It was true that
the Commanche braves really bet their
rifles and their blankets on their pat
hands.
"The trouble is that these cards are
hoodooed." exclaimed Mr.. Miner. late IN
the afternoon OF the fourth losing day.
They've all had red backs Now, let's
get pack with green backs for luck"
The new pack was brought Mr. Miner
shufiied It a little and dealt Everybody
came In. The age man, Mr. Weir, stood
pat. Mr.. Miner, In a whisper, asked q
friend who sat behind him to look over
his hand. His friend said the cards were
all right.
II want to ask you whether everything
goes" Mr.. Miner exclaimed TO his fellow
players. i've never Travelled on III,
American line before. but say they keel
the most remarkable cards ! ever saw
I've GOT
Come on Come onl You're tryinl
to talk US out Of our money Every
thing goesi" chorused the other players
Mr.. Miner dealt TO everyone but Mr.
Weir and himself. The others stood ons
round Of bets and dropped out.
i've got you beaten" said Mr.. Miner
! raising his friend a quarter.
"Umphw snorted the age man, showing
mp two blue chips They raised each
,fher a dozen times. TEe Western man
finally exclaimed:
Il call you. though I've got -four
queens"
mot worth cent? shouted Mr.
sf,ner. laying down i've tens The others
r. -enbered their rash admission that
everything went and fell into trance
from which they were reused only BY
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
WHAT 4 WIRE SHOULD BE.
Opinion of Mrs. Poole, Heroine Of an Ex-
traordlnary Romance.

(NcW lOfh WuIiusi
Mrs. Evered Poole, an English church,
woman, took the occasion offered oy the
ecent church congress in England to
tive the wives and daughters Of Albion
3ome excellent advice Mrs. Poole's pa
per was on the subject Of womans home
duties, and she Informed her British sis
ters that home duties were by no means
Tho narrow AFFAIRS they are usually con-
sldered; In fact. she recommended that
aroad Interpretation OF home duties
which the French wife has She scUlded
he Englishwoman fox the neeloct Of all
the graces OF life after marriage A wife,
ccording to Mrs. Poole. Should not allow
herself TO stagnnte, She should beware
+ growing old too soon: she should he
her husbands chum-yea, and alHo his
harmer-and she should remember that
"a husband Is delicate creature and re-
luires very careful handling" All Of
which excellent advice is as applicable 70
American wives as to English ones
Mrs Poole, whose views OF home duties
IRE so admirably broad Is an active
phllanthropist whose career OF usefulness
rad a narrow escape from an untlmely
snd--before It was even begun. At the
close OF the crimean war, when she was
baby being taken home to England by
her young mother, Mrs Travers an Arab
hief who was q fellow-passenger on the
vessel, fell IN love with Mrs. Travers.
Naturally rcpuised IN his advances, he
'ound reason for his rejection In Mrs.
Travers' devotion to her child, and be.
anne In consequence furioualy Jealous Of
he tiny infnnt. Selling suitable op-
oortunity, therefore, he took possession Of
The little one and was subsequently found
,winging her by the feet preparatory TO
hrowing her overhonrd-a catastrophe
which was. however, averted, probably
or the benefit OF those English wives
who have labored under the delusion that
matrimony was goal and whom Mrs.
Poole had advised 50 senslbly
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
BRADsTREET ON FINANCE.

Now York, Dec. 6.-Bradstreets finan.
clal review tomorrow will say:
Congress has met and the president s
message has been published. The docu-
ment agreed with previous anticipation,
but no legislative action is probable until
after the first of January. The disposi-
ton in speculative circles is to wait. Very
little, indeed. was done in other portions
of the stock list leading interests seeming
inclined to wait until there is some def
mite knowledge in regard to the attitude
CT congress toward the currency compli-
cations.
Europe was also very inactive though
it would seem that the idea of the fail
ure of congress to act on the currency
question, and the possibility Of revived
agitation Of the tariff question in this
country, has had an unfavorable effect
on the standing Of American securities
abroad. The shipment of $9.100OOO in gold
to Europe had a slightly unfavorable in-
fuence at the close Of the week.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
ARRESTED FOR LIBEL.

Eugene Or Dec. 6--J. A. Straight,
known throughout Western Oregon was
today placed under arrest on a charge of
criminal libel, alleged to have been COM
mitted against the late II. c. Humphrey,
Immediately following the death Of
Humphrey in Portland November 18th.
Straight is alleged to have made state
ments to the effect that Humphrey owed
him large sums of money which he says
he had been unable to secure. Hum.
phrey's friends did not believe this and
an investigation ensued
In letter Straight charges that Hum
phrey defrauded him out of many thous-
and dollars
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
puNs WEEKLY REPORT.

New York, Dec. 6.--R. G. Dun & Com
pany's Weekly Review Of Trade tomor-
row will say:
Business is still sluggish, as If gorged
by an excessive indulgence Of appetite
for buying when prices were advancing
In nearly every branch stocks not vel
distributed to consumers stand in the
way Of good orders and the competition
of producing force, largely exceeding
present demand puts down prices tha
decline retarding purchases yet more
After the holidays many look for larger
demand
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
REINSURANCE ON STEAMERS.

San Francisco, Dec. 6.-Marine insnr-
ance men have paid 30 per cent re-lnsur>
ance on the steamer Evandale, hence
November Sth for Hong Kong, via Yo-
kohama, under charter to the Occidental
and Oriental Steamship Co., in place of
the steamer Belgic. Sixty per cent is Of
fcred on thh overdue Strathnevis, long
out from Tacoma for Hong Kong and Io-
kohama.
The Evandale carried in addition to
treasure, a cargo of merchandise valued
at over 100000,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
We have the largest variety Of Ribbons the city we
complete assortment of fancy goods for Xmas Everything
suitable for fancy work at SF1ANAFiAN BROS.

prompt exhibitions of Scotch and potash.
They examined the new pack and found
that 1t was shy of the jack Of clubs, and
that the additional ten spot had been
slipped In in its place Mr. Miner won
only $40 by his rare bit Of good fortune.
but If he were only on good terms with
the Commanche braves today they would
welcome him to their wigwams as the
heap big medicine man Of all good poker
dealers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
THE LETTER ARRIVES.

washington. Dec. e-Lord salisbury'H
reply 10 Secretary olney's letter request
final and definite statement Of Great
Britain's purposes CONCERNING Venezueia.
is In Washington, having been delivered
to Sir Julian Pauncefote. the British am
bassador, tonight Great interest Is ex-
cited here az to the nature Of the reply
which Lord Salisbury has made TO the
American. secretarvo of state,l
Ambassador pauncefote tonight said
that Lord salisbufy's letter would be pre-
scented to Secretary Orney tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
NEW LEGISLATURE SLOW.
Bill Introduced as to Sale of Liquor to
Indians.

Washington, Dec. 6-The new congress
up to this time has been an unusually
conservative one In the matter of propos-
ing new legislation. Fewer bills than is
usual have been introduced. and most OF
those were for projects which failed to
pass the last congress. Plans for admis'
sion of Oklahoma. Arizona and New Mex
leo to statehood have again made their
appearance
Meil1lejohn introduced a bill to prohibit
the sale of intoxicating drinks to Indians,
framed to meet the decision of Judge Bel
linger of Oregon, as to sale of liquor
to Indians who have become citizens oi
the United States.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
BRADsTREETs REPORT.
Trade Generally Quiet With Some FIX
ceptions.

New York, Dec. 6.-Bradstreet's tomor>
row will say:
General trade continues with the fea-
lures of the preceding weeks, smaller vol
ume, quiet in, most lines, business being
conducted conservatively, active in wool-
en-, clothing, shoes and hardware, ana
new orders generally of filling-in char
acter,
The season has been a late one, the
mild weather having delayed orders un-
til the Christmas demand and the belateo
autumn request come together. Notwith-
standing the almost uniform reports of
quiet and unchanged conditions, It should
be noted that Jacksonville, Augusta and
Birmingham at the south; Milwaukee,
Kansas City and ST. Louis at the west,
prove exceptions to the rule by reporting
gains in the demand for wholesale staple
goods. compared with the preceding week.
The total business failures in the Unit
ed States, as reported to Bradstre t's.
number S15 as against 2SS last week, 322
in the first week of December last year,
9S5 in 1893, and 2G5 in 1892
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
ST. LOUIS WANTS IT.

st. Louis. Dec. e.--The Business MEMS
League, up TO yesterday, had raised 'sF q
n cash or guaranteed pledges, toward ths
fund for securing the Republican national
convention for ST. Louis.
A meeting Of the League was held hls
afternoon. when II was resolved to guar
antee generally, under the seal Of thf
corporation, such further amount az
might be necessary to secure the conven-
ton and properly entertain the delega-
tions.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
MARKET REPORTS.

Liverpool. Dec. 6.-Wheat-spot. firm (;
demand, falling OFF; No. red winter, IS
30: No. 2 red spring. stocks exhausted:
No. / hard Manitoba, IS "a No. / Can
fornia, IS 4ihd.
Hops unchanged.
New York, Dec. 6.-Hops, quiet.
Portland, Dec. 6-Wheat, Valley. 52d5S:
Walla WalIa, 5Oa5l1k
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
NO TRACE OF THE sTRATHNEv1s.

Tacoma, Dec. 6-The Northern Pacific
Steamship Co. received cablegram today
announcing the arrival at Yokohama OF
the steamship Han Kow. after an Is
day passage. On leaving her officers were
instructed to follow the route of the mis-
sing steamship Strathnevis and to search
for her The cablegram states that these
instructions were carried out, but nc
trace Of the Strathnevis was found.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
PRoPosEp Wool rARIFT.

Washington. Dec. G-Harris. OF Ohio.
today introduced a bin IN the house levy
ing a duty on woods. as follows
Wools and hair OF first class. II cents
per pound second class. Y cents per
pound; third class. and on camei's hair.
Of third class, the value whereof shall bo
y cents or less per pound. including
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
ALLEN To pn NoMINArEp.

ST. Louis, Dec. 6.-Chairman Rouselie,
Of the Peoples party state executive COM
mlttee, is making arrangements for tho
accommodation for the deleagtes to tho
national convention OF that party which
viii be held here Rouselle stated today
that Senator Allen, OF Nebraska, VIII
likely be nominated for president, and the
Omaha platform re-adopted,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
WILL NOT RUN AWAY.
Missionaries in Turkey Say They WIN
Stick 1t Out.

Boston, Dec. 6.-Letters at hand from
missionaries of the Armenian board, at
the seat of the trouble in Turkey, throw
new light on the fact that some Of the
missionaries have not taken advantage
of the advice of Minister Terrell and the
armed escorts that have been provided to
conduct them to the coast. The writer
says:
''The government authorities give every
assurance that foreigners will be pro-
tected and we believe in showing our
confidence In these assurances. Should
we run away very valuable property OF
our boards would be looted, our schools
dispersed, and the work of years broken
up. Moreover, native Christians will be
plunged into still deeper distress and ter
ror by the flight Of those to whom they
naturally look for help and protection.
Our presence serves to restrain the blood
thirsty impulses of even the most fanat-
ical Mosems.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
HOLIDAY GOODS.

charges. the duty is to be 80 per cent ad
valorem. On woods of third-class and on
camel's hair Of third class, the value OF
which exceeds 10 cents per pound, the
duty is to be so per cent ad valorem.
Wools on skin are to pay same rates as
other woods.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
DURRANr TO HANG.

Counsel wnl Appeal to the Supreme couri
Special 10 the Astorlan.
San Francisco. Dec. 6--Judge Murphy
oday denied Durrant's motion for new
trial and sentenced him to be hanged.
The date Of the execution was not fixed.
The counsel for Durrant gave notice OF
appeal 10 the enpreme court.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
DIDN'T MIND SUCH THINGS.

(Morristown, Pa. Herald.)
Minister-My friend, aren't you afraid
to die a sinner? Just think of being cast
into hell of fire and birthstone
Sinner-Oh. don't mind little thing
like that. I've been married three times
and once worked In blast furnace.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07

Neutrality Is no favorlte with Provl-
dence, for we are 50 formed that II II
scarcely possible for US to stand neuter
n our hearts. although we may deem Il
vrndent TO appear 70 In our actions -
Cotton
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
BALM IN GILEAp.

: Son-Paw. what is balm in Gilead7
Father-I don't know, there are 50 con-
founded many OF them cough cures.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
APPOINTED CHIEF

New York. Dec. 6.-Peter Conley. for
merly Inspector. and during the past few
months, acting chief Of police, was to-
night appointed chief Of police.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07

Poetry has been 10 me IFS own exceed-
ing great reward; It has given me the
Aabit Of wishing g discover the good and
the beautiful IN an that meets and SURE
rounds me. colerldge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07

The late Henry Bentley. who was for
many years Identified with teleernpnic
md telephone enterprises, LETT nearly
u.o0o.p0o About twenty-five years eco
he was assistant editor Of the philadel-
phla Enquirer At Sl5 per week
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-07
ROYAL Baking Powder

has been awarded highest
honors at every worlds fair
where exhibited.
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Grosbauer & Brach
astoria PUBLIC LIBRHRY!
REAprEe RooM LIKE no Az.

Open every day from o'clock to 80
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