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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1895-01-26
HIGH TREASON.

Paris Greatly Excited Over tho Disclosures
Following the Arrest of Captain Dreyfus.
The excitement over the spy mania
is still high in Paris. The case of Cap
tain Dreyfus, who is awaiting court
martial, causes extraordinary comment
It is said to be the intention Of the gov
ernment to insist upon the extreme PEN
atty of death in case he is found guilty
There is apparently good authority for
the statement that precise particulars
respecting the transport and concen-
tration Of the French forces in the
event of mobilization after decla-
ration Of war were placed in the
hands Of agents of the triple alli-
ance. The hours Of the departure and
running Of trains with troops on the
main railway lines and also the branch
lines were set forth, together with de-
tails of the places at which stores would
be procured en- route. 1t is asserted that
even the original documents were sup
piled to the intelligence department of
the triple alliance at Berlin.
Another story relates that tho disap-
pearance of some important paper from
O pigeonhole at the war office was fre-
quently noticed. After diligent search
the document would be found in the
precise place from which 1t had been
distracted. The general staff also is
said to have been aware that the Ger
man war Office prided itself on its ini-
tiation into many of the secrets of the
plan of mobilization. For a long time
tho French military authorities were
puzzled. but eventually succeeded in
unrayeling the mystery. 1t will be
quite another thing to prove who has
been guilty of these acts of high treason.
Paris Letter.
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Re.taur.n. Habits Arc Dangerous.

An anecdote which occurred while
General Cavaignac was chief of the ex-
eoutive power under the second repub-
lilo: One day he invited to dinner, among
other persons Commandant K, an old
comrade. The oommandant was not in
the habit of going into society and took
his meals at the restaurant, where it is
the custom of the French to wipe their
knives and forks and their glasses, q
thing which nobody dares to do in pri-
vate. The guests were no sooner at ta-
BILE than the commandant began to wipe
his Convert. +" The general had his eyes
on him and beckoned to servant to
give another knife and fork. Again the
commandant proceeded to wipe them,
and again the servant took them away.
This little comedy was repeated seven
times. At length the commandant be-
came suspicious, and, tired of wiping
his Convert" exclaimed: "What the
devil does all this mean? Have you in
vited me here to polish up all your plate
and crookery?" The general did intend
to punish him, but the witty outburst
Of the commandant quite disarmed him,
and he laughed like the rest of the COM
pany. London Globe.
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MAY AND DECEMBER.
General Cassius NJ. Clay's Wedding to Hi
Eifteen-year-old Ward.

General Cassius NJ. Clay's Wedding to His
Fifteen-year-old Ward.
The only witnesses to the marriage
were MoClelland Richardson and Dr.
Cassius Clay Smith, the latter physi-
clan of Richmond, KY. DR.. Smith re-
fused to say anything about the we'd
ding, explaining that he had promised
General Clay not to do SO.
1t was learned that the ceremony took
place in the sitting room. The bride
was not dressed as brides usually are
She wore plain dark Dress was bare
headed, her long black tresses hanging
in an almost disheveled mass down
her back. She wore no gloves, had no
orange blossoms and carried no brides
roses in her hand It was a simple cere-
mony. The girl, who had remained sit
ting until General Clay and the magis-
trate arose, got up from the divan and
took her place beside her white headed
bridegroom. 1t was a touching scene.
The man who had led admiring thou
sands in a crusade for human liberty,
who in his youth was perfect Apollo
Belvidere in appearance, if not a Ma
poleon in the cause of abolition, stood
as meekly as little child, with an ex-
preston of unspeakable happiness upon
his time worn but still fresh and almost
youthful features, and by his side that
simple. trusting country girl, as shy as
gazelle, knowing as little of the great
world in which her venerable husband
had played SO conspicuous part as the
most untutored daughter of nature
The ceremony was very brief, and when
1t was over the bashful child went back
to the kitchen, and General Clay and
his family physician sat talking by the
large open fireplace. in which glowed
two bushels of burning Goals.
And thus was celebrated one Of the
most remarkable weddings that ever
took place in the United States. Lou
isyille Courier Journal
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The laughable and tine pathetic are
sometimes strangely mingled in little
exhibitions of domestic economy-a
plate of apples, for instance, with the
defective parts cut out for the children;
a small basket of homemade ginger
bread, with one or two pieces of pound
cake carefully disposed on the surface
SO as to appear to the best advantage. =
"Autocrat of the Breakfast Table.
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Terrible Retributlon.

Theolo-Don't you think there will be
any punishment hereafter for man who
commits bigalny?
Diablo-.Of course there will. Both his
wives will he there at The same time
New York World
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
A TOUGH GANG.
Would-Be Train Robbers Attempt 10
XIII an Informant.

st. Joseph, Mo-, May 1.-TWO men
Aaltallv shot and another severely m~
iured Is the result of frustrated at
TEMPT to rob a Burlington train COM.
ing into this city. For some days
mast a gang of rough men have peen
hanging around st. George, suburb
Of this city, and hast night informatio
WAS broung.ht to the Burlington Off
cials that the Omaha express was to
he held lrp. William Haag, the hotel
man. furnished the information, ana
the officers sent guards who frustrated
the design. Late this evening while
Richard Rau, an employe OF Haag'
was sitting in the bar room OF Haag
place Thomas Farrell, one OF the gang
stepped inside the door, while his part
ner, who gives the name of Dan HOW
ard. watched outside. Farpsll stepped
up to Rau, and without a wore snot
him Through the stomach, inilacung
a fatal wound. AS Farrell stepped
out of the door he called to his part.
ner, ~ have shot the wrong man,
realizing THAT he had failed 10 get
Haag, who had given the Information:
Several citizens started in pursuit OF
the two men and after "a short chase
Sheriff Carson covered Howard with
n revolver and forced him to surren-
der. Policeman Barry attempted to
capture Farrell who whipped out two
revolvers and began firing, shooting
the officer through the arm. Then Far
rell dashed into the woods, followed by
Barry and two other policemen, and
a battle ensued, during which over 40
shots We're fired. Farel was i;sially
shot Through the left breast, and he IL
In a diving condition.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

to wait two or three years for Astoria
to complete her contract
Mr.. Hammond Is a man of business,
handling large affairs, TO whom this
road is comparatively small matter,
for which he cannot neglect his other
business. He will carry out his part
of the contract the moment Astoria
does its part. Those who think that
the entire matter Is a blum and only
ruse on the part Of sharpers to sell
Astoria property are greatly mistaken
and are only retarding their own pros
perity One has only TO examine Brad
street or Dun, or consult any OF the
leading banks In the West or in New
York to learn Mr.. Hammond's stand
ing and that Ut would be the height Of
folly for him TO lend his name TO any
such scheme He Is the personiflcation
Of business Integrity, and Is possessed
of ample means Ito carry out any pro-
ject he undertakes.
ADessrs. Hammond and Conneil go
to Montana Thursday and from there
to New York, and Mr.. Hammond will
then go to San Francisco, returning
| here in about three weeks. It Is TO be
| hoped that by that time all Diff
culties will have been overcome on the
| part of the people on the Columbia so
that construction can commence at
| once.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
MARKET REPORT.

Chicago, May July wheat went
over the ground between "a and GO IA
cents twice before 12 o'clock today.
and on the second occasion of its ad-
vanolng it sold at GA 1-S, May bringing
63 3-S cents at the same time. May
advanced to and closed at GA cents,
and July closed at Ga 7-S. The closing
cables reported recovery abroad from
yesterdays break. Parts, Berlin and
Liverpool all came higher.
Liverpool, May 1.-Wheat-Spot
firm; demand, moderate; No. red win
ter, 5s I'd; No. red spring, 5s Cd; No
hard Manitoba, 5s 1-2d; No. Cal
ifornia, IS I'd.
Hops at London-Pacinc Coast. e. 5s
Portland, May .-WIheat-Va Valley.
5O@51; Walla Walla, 49Q5O cents per
bushel
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
KANSAS CYCLONE.
Seven People Killed and Many In
jured.

Wichita, Kan, May LA special to
the Eagle says a fatal cyclone passed
near Halstead, thirty miles north of
here, at O'Clock this evening, and
several were killed.
The cyclone devastated a strip of
country several hundred yards wide
and at least 16 miles in length, killing
seven persons outright and seriously
injuring several others. while many
have received shgiht injuries. 1t first
struck the house of Mrs. Fry, widow
who lives nine miles south of Halsted,
completely destroying II, but only
slightly inJurlng Mrs. Fry. II next
picked UP the house of John Shultz
and scattered II In every direction.
The fine two-story house of Joseph
Wler was entirely swept away. killing
Mrs. Wler, Grace Weir, aged II, Her
man Weir, aged 5, and the five-weelks-
old baby. Mr.. Weir left the house,
and when the cyclone struck was about
so yards away and clung 10 tree He
received injuries which may prove fa-
tai. Joseph Weir, Jr., and sister.
Maud, were the only ones In the fam
lily who took to the cellar, escaping
with slight bruises. The next house In
The path of the storm was that Of
James Armstrong, which was com.
pletely wiped from the earth, and Mr..
Armstrong was killed. Mrs Armstrong
was probably fatally injured, and
Grandma Chaping, who was there sick
In bed. was killed.
About 100 yards from this house, u
large two-story residence of b. e. Friz-
eel was picked up, as was also the
large two-story house Of j. r. F'rtzzel
across the road, and both, together
width all outbuildings, were. completely
swept away. The families OF both
Frlzzels escaped injury.
Dead horses, cattle and hogs and
chickens are scattered all over the
wheat fields. The loss will probably
fall not less than 100000, besides sew
en- deaths and the injured, two or three
of whom will probably die
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
ENGLAND WILL ACCEPT
Nicaragua's Offer for Immedi-
ate Payment Of $4,000.
WHAT ARE THEY AFTER'
British Engineers Landed at San
Juan del Sar MISUNDERSTANDING
Measurements and Sketches. 2
Associated Press.

Washington, May 1.-From the Brit
ish standpoint, the acceptance or the
compromise and immediate evacuation
of Corinto, establishes the good faith
of Great Britain In her declaration that
there was no purpose of occupying
the territory. From the first the Brit
ish authorities have assured Ambassa-
dor Bayard, and the latter has so ad-
Nised Secretary Gresham. that there
was no purpose Of aggression, or OF
securing a foothold in Nicaragua The
only purpose, the Earl of Kimberly
has said, was to collect the debt by
such force as was necessary and then
depart. Nicaragua, Notwithstanding
these assurances, has maintained that
the collection of the said $l7,5OO was
merely covert means of occupying
her territory. This view has prev Ell
very widely here, even in some official
quarters, although the poli'v OF his
government has been to accept in good
faith, Great Britain's representations.
Washington, May 1.--Officials express
fear that there may be hitch In the
Nicaraguan settlement. 1t is said the
possibility of an entire failure of the
agreement has not been passed. This
view, based upon the significant fact
that no confirmation of Great Britain's
acceptance of the terms has been re.
ceived ait the the state department, the
British embassy, or the Nlcaraguan
legation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
A NAVAL DISAGREEMENT.
1t Will Have to Be Settled by secre-
tary Herbert.

Washington MAY 1.--For the first
time In dts history, the board Of naval
bureau chiefs have come to actual
disagreement and 50 reported 10 Sec
retary Herbert, leaving him to deter
mine which side is right The dis
agreement grows out Of the construc-
tion OF six new gunboats for which
plans were prepared. There are two
reports on the subje1, one signed by
four of the board, totally Disappearing
of the plans, and one signed by two
members, vigorously upholding the
plans. The majority hold that the fit
ting Of vessels with complete sail pow
er Is a mistake, as the experience OF
the department with such vessels as
the Adams, shows that no steamer
fitted with sadIs can beat against the
wind, and therefore sails would be all
most useless on the average condition.
The supporters Of the plans say that
the vessels would be efficient, and
much more economical than boats
without sails.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
TIGHTS CAN BE WORN,

Albany, N. Y, May 1.-The bill for
bidding the appearance of women up-
on the stage unless attired In skirts.
failed to pass the assembly today The
vote was So ayes and q nayes, not o
constitutional majority.
A series of resolutions introduces in
the legislature today closed as fol-
lows:
"Resolved, That we regard as a be-
trayal of the fundamental American
principles the omission and neglect on
the part of the chief executive and
the head of the department. of state,
to interpose resolutely and effectively
against sudh forcible invasion of sis
ter republic and against such infrac-
tion Of the principle and precept Of
the Monroe doctrine"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
RATEs STILL LOW.

San francisco, May 1.--Desplte re-
ports to the contrary. passenger rates
on the old line of Sound steamers have
not been advanced to the old rates,
and the agents Of the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company claim that they
will not be in the future. Excursion
rates between here and Alaska have
also been reduced. The Queen will
make the first xcurslon this year, leav-
ing In June. From San Francisco to
Alaskan ports the fare will be $104 as
against $3.50 formerly, and from
Sound ports to Alaska the fare has
been cut from 800 to $50.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
THE UTAH CONVENTION.

Salt Lake, May lin the constltu.
tiona1 convention today the article on
schedule and future amendments came
up and Varion offered the following
amendment as an addition to Section
2: ''The act of the governor and legis-
la1ve assembly of the territory Of
Utah, entitled An Act to Punish Pol
ygamy and Other Kindred Offenses,'
approved February, 1892, in so far as
1t defines and imposes penalties for
polygamy, is hereby declared to be In
force In the state OF Utah" After a
long discussion the amendment was
carried by a vote of " to 49,,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
A TRAITOR SHOT.

Havana May 1.--Lieut. Galliego, who
surrendered so Spanish soldiers to the
rebels and who was afterwards ar
rested and turned over to the military
authorities here, was after trial by
count-mhrtial sentenced to be shot.
This sentence was carried out today.
Marshal DeCampos has issued a
proclamation In which he says It Is
the first time In the history Of his
military life that he has known a
Spanish officer TO be executed as a
o0uaand
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
SHIPPING NEWS.

San Francisco, May ARRIVED
UmatilIa, from Port Townsend; Ban
dorille, from Coquille river; Arago.
from Coos Bay; Jennie, from Comox.
Departed-Costa Rlca, for Nanaimo
Excelsior, for Coos Bay; Arcata, for
Coos Bay: ship Columbia. for Seattle:
schooner Bobuk, for -Paulovski
schooner Spokane, for Port Gamble;
schooner S. Danlelson. for Coquille
River: schooner Ivy, for WilIapa Bay.
Freights and charters-American
bark Oregon, lumber from Port Blake
ley to Iquiqui; American ship Two
Brothers, coal from Departure Bay to
San Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02

ard holding such conference, and In
an interview expressed the opinion
that the next Democratic national plat
form would declare unequivocally TOT
free silver, independent OF tne actloh
of other nations, and tnat the nepuD- s
Of bI-metallism and international
agreement.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
RACING IN CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, May 1.--This was the
15Sth day Of the meeting. and still the
interest In the sport is not on the
Wane.
Five furlongs-Mantel, :03
Six furlongs-F Fortuna, 1a7 IA.
Five and one-falf furlongs-Sir Wal
ter. 1:12 IA
Mile and onesixteenth--Love
1:5f 81.
Five and one-half furlongs-Banjo.
I'LL
Six furlongs- Howard, 116 S-4
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
NICARAGUA CANAL.

British Officers investigating-The
Present Trouble to Get Control
Managua, Nicaragua, May 1.-Ofi-
GERS belonging to the British fleet
were ashore yesterday at San Juan
del Sur, small port near which the
Pacific entrance to the Nicaragua can
nal is to be built. 1t was noticed they
were makang measurements and topo-
graphic sketches of land and they
were apparently making observations
along the route to be followed by the
canal from the Pacific TO Lake Mica
agua. The officers also made sketches
and took notes about Brito, and al
though ordered to desist by the Mica
raguan governor there, they continued
their work and refused to return on
board the Ships.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
HpAYY FoRncLosuRr.

New York, May LIN the United
States circuit court today Justice Wal
lace granted an order directing the
sale Of the property Of the New York
and New England Railway Co, on a
foreclosure of a mortgage OF 81, 900 OO0.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
NEW GOODS

B. F. ALLEN,
365 Commercial Street.
New lines for 1896.
Japanese Rugs and Mating
Bamboo Furniture, ETC.
direct from Japans.)
House Lining, Building Paper
and Glass.
Wall Paper of 1895 now in with a stock
Japanese Leathers, Wholesale in Chicago
from SO to SIS per roll of IL yards.
b F. ALIENS,
365 Commercial Street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
THAT DTRILBY" CASE.

washington, May Librarian Spof-
ford said today that the old 'Tnlby"
brought forward In the Denver IN
fhngement suit, was unlike DuMau-
rler's work In all save the name. The
old book has been on eale here for
some time.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
COAL MINERS STRIKE.

London. May 1.--iSix hundred coal
miners went on strike this morning
and win probably remain out all SUM
mer. They strike for the pay OF last
year.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
We Have

The latest styles in dress goods and silks. Nice new
goods, prices the lowest
We make specially of corsets and gloves. Call and
see stock. Fine selection of beaded and
splendid assortment of other dress trimmings to select from
Linen bureau carfs pashers and tides, embroidery ks
rope silk slo floss aresene and chinelle full assortment
and at New York prices. Fans shaws nges ribbons and
aces in abundance Do not forget the dry goods de-
partment of the
Oregon Trading Co.
900 Commercial Street,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
THOMAS MoKKo,

The blacksmith whose shop Is oppos.,
,ta cuttings cannery, is now prepared
m do such odd jobs as making new
oonnerv coolers. repairing old ones
making new fishin boat irons, ana Le
nairSng old ones, and all other plack-
smithing that requires first-class WORK
manship.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
STRIKE AT CLEVELAND.

Cleveland, May 1.-The moulders ern-
ploycd in eight different foundries went
on strike today for increase An wages.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02
Carpenter Shop.

Your mind is on repairing your mouse
this spring; possibly on building new
one. II SO, remember we are carpen-
ters and builders with a shop iuli ol
tools always willing to DO sucn 9oDs
and want your work
MILLER & GosNEY.
shop on nwsoo Dock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-02

Ship Chandelery,
Hardware,
Iron & Steel,
Coal,
Groceries & Provisions,
Flour & Mill Feed,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Loggers Supplies,
Fairbank' s Scales,
Doors & Windows,
Agricultural Implements
Wagons & Vehicles.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-07-20
Another Fat Year.

\ thorough investigation Of the crop
prospects in Minnesota and the Dakotas
has been made and the result is most
gratifying, but there Is need of help to
properly care for the abundance now
in the fields. Harvesters, threshing
crews and machinery will be needed in
almost every locality. The lesson of
1891, when hundreds Of acres of as fine
grain as ever grew spoiled uncut or in
the shock. should not be repeated this
year. History sometimes repeats it.
self. 1t may require a little extra ex-
pense TO properly secure the sheaves in
stacks. when the thresher is not avail
able to handle them directly from the
cutting, tut this should be met so that
the farmer should get the full benefit of
the years work. Failure must not
come at lastthrough negligence. When
all the yici-situdes Of the season pass us
by and the fields fairly TEEN with
plenty, spare no effort to garner it.
Get men and machinery and save the
crop. 1t may rain again as ii did in 81
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-07-20
The Grand Old English Dame.

A grand old dame is the venerable
widow of the late Sir John Goss. At
ninety-four. Lucy Emma Lady Goss,
Is still alive, healthy and possessed OF
clear intellect and a lively memory. 1t
is seventy-three years since her mar
riage and fourteen since her husband
died. The old lady enjoys a game Of
whist, and does not disdain double
dummy when four players are not
available. She Is a devoted newspaper
reader. and takes great interest in the
life of to-day. Sir Arthur sullivan,
who was one of her husbands pupils,
often drives to chat with the widow
Of his old friend. Sir John Goss was
knighted for his emincncc rs a COM
poser Of sacred music and for his com
positions used At the thanksgiving
service for the recovery Of the prince
IF Wales.