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Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
A MONTHLY AFFAIR.
A Stage Robbed on Schedule
 Time.
The Same Lone HfghWayman Does the Job at the Same
 Old Stand.

By the Associated Press.
 ASHLAND, Ors., June 1.-The regular monthly holdup of the Agseklamath Falls stage occurred at Il o'clock last night. The robbery occurred near where the robbery of two months ago took place and the same lone highway man is supposed to have executed the job.
 Charles Barnebury was driving with tw 10 passengers. The driver was ordered to throw out the express box, and when he told the robber it was empty the latter was satisfied from it's empty rattle. He rifled the mail pouch and the coats of the passengers were or dered thrown out and were rifed. He got but few dollars from the passengers and it is thought little from the mail pouches. He overlooked $60 in one passengers coat. He bid them good night and they were permitted to drive on. He wore no mask, but kept out of the light SO his face could not be outlined.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
PIMA IS PROSPEROUS.
People Paying Their Taxes
 With Promptness.
Many of Them Are Reckoning Their Property From Delinquent
 Taxes of Last Year..5a
From the Tucson Star.

From the Tucson Star
 Business at the county treasurer's of- flee is daily increasing as the time of the delinquent tax sales draw nigh. On the 18th the sale of property for taxes begins, but many are not waiting for the sale but are getting their &C., counts squared up now. The, recent heavy cattle sales are helping out the tax receipts to very encouraging de- gree, and the treasury of old Pima is getting in shape to square itself with the world.
 One instance will show the better condition: A man whose property had to be sold last year for taxes came in this week with plenty of money not on- ly to pay this years assessment but to redeem last years sale thus leaving about $1 ,500 as his contribution to the county.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
A False Report.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The report published in New York that party of government surveyors were killed by Chickasaw Indians near Little Boggy, I. T., last week, is incorrect. A des- patch has been received at Geodetic Survey from the chief topographer at Little Boggy stating that there is no truth in the reports of massacre. The survey has ten parties of about ten men each at work in the Indian Terri tory, gu bdividing lands of the Chicka- saw nation. It is said that the Indians know the work is for their benefit and give the best of treatment to the sur yeyOrs.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
Coin and Bullion.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 11.-Silver bars, 665s@66A; Mexican dollars 53@531s.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
DEADLY ENCOUNTER.
A Los Angeles Man Killed By His
 Partner.

Los ANGELES, Gal, June 11.-Detec- tive A. B. Lawson was shot and killed in his office this afternoon by s. B.
 Kennett, his former partner. For some time the men have had trouble over business matters and were at swords' points. Kennett says that many times he has esssyed to get an interview with
 Lawson but in vain. He went to Law sons office today and the men had words. Kennett says Lawson attempt ed to strike him, and fearing he would get the drop on him he drew his re- volver and fired three times, Lawson dying almost immediately. Kennett, who is about 55 years of age, IS an en- ploye in the office of Detective Lins- ley. He buried his wife last week. Lawson leaves wife and four children.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
You Do Not

Realize what a good thing you are missing for your children by not giving them policy of one or two thousand dollars in the Child's Aid Association, which they will draw when 21 or 25, or sooner If death will overtake them. L. J. Wood, secretary; Dr. Tut tie, medical examiner; Judge Reno & Son, gen. eral agent, Phoenix. Ariz
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
BEAUTIFUL HESITATION.

Characteristic of the Weak Cleve-
 land Policy.
 WASHINGTON, June II. - Secretary Herbert said today that it had not been determined whether war vessel would be sent to the Florida coast to prevent filibustering expedition from going to assist the Cuban rebels.
 The naval officers are generally of the opinion that there is no necessity for any such action by the United States. It is probable that action of the navy department will depend on Secretary of State Olney. If he de- sires a war ship to patrol the coast, one no doubt will be sent.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
The Sinful Bike.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 11.-A resolution was submitted to the Re- formed Church Synod today condemn. ing Sunday bicycle riding and espe- cially the practice of church members riding to church. It was referred to the committee on morals.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
SILVER CONVENTION.
The Great Meeting to Be.l.Held in
 Memphis.

DENVER, Colo, June 11.-Thomas G. Merritt, who was to have been Mont ana's representative in the great bi- metallic convention to be held in Mem phis, has been called back to his home by illness in his family.
 E. B. Light of Denver, has consented at the request of MT. Merritt to act as
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12

Montana's advocate. Delegates to the Memphis convention left tonight. One of the assured results of the gathering of the silver champions will be the es- tablishment of offices in Chicago, Wash ington and Memphis for the propaga- tion of the bimetallic cause and the distribution of enlightening literature on financial questions.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-12
Tired of Life.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, June 11.-This ev- ening H. F. Dellmon shot and killed himself in his saloon at Front and I streets. He had been in i'll health for a long time. being subject to epileptic fits.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The entertainment at the M. E. church
was pronounced by all who heard 1t one
Of the best programs ever rendered on
any similar occasion In Astoria.
1t would be almost impossible to say
which part of the varied program Pleased
the most The singing by the school was
good and showed much practice, especial
ly the infant class exercises. The literary
work was ali well done. The declar a.
tions were we'll committed and rendered
with good effect. The solos and choruses
were worthy of much praise Especial
mention ought to be made of the mus cal
number by Miss Bertha Simpson, wee,
small tot, scarcely eight summers old.
Her voice is as perfect as well tuned
instrument. Such a voice Is worthy OF
the best culture that can be po s bly,
given. Miss Ruby Walter apepared for
the first time as singer Her voice
shows wonderful compass and power. 1t
is needless to say anything in praise OF
Mr.. Belcher. Astoria people have learned
TO EXPECT fine music when he sings, and
they were not disappointed last night.
The choir rendered a fine selection, and
the solo by Mr.. Elmore was well sus
tanned.
The entertainment closed with five tab
leaux. The first, second and tn rd were
scenes in the life of Saul, on his last night
on earth. The fourth tableau was rep
resentation of the Angels song on Beth
lehem's Plain, with shepherds guarding
their flocks by night.
The most beautiful tableau was the last,
Jacobs Ladder" with angels ascend
ing ahd descending, while dreaming ia
cob lay asleep on his pillow of stone,
guarded by an angel. 1t is doubtful II
Astorians have ever seen a more enchant-
ing picture.
Elsie Gilmore fittingly introduced old
Santa Claus, who made all the little ones
happy with numerous gifts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25

TARIFF LEGISLATION
Wool and Sugar Receive Atten-
tion in the House.
Bond Bill introduced will Change
Rate of Interest Greenbacks
to Be Isolated.

washington, Dec. 2-The Republican
members OF the ways and means commit
ice held another conference this AFTER
noon and decided on several changes IN
the two revenue bills to be introduced
in the house Thursday.
The most important clause In the tarili
bill was to drop the clause putting IN
cereal bread stuffs. live stock and dairy
products at an advance OF 70 per cent
nver the Kilson- German act. These fea-
lures will simply have 10 per cent nd-
vance under the horizontal clause. II
was also decided to advance carpet WOODS
10 the Mckinley bill rates, but other
wools. and manufactured products OF
wool. will remain at 90 per cent OF the
Mckinley tariff according to the agree
ment OF yesterday. Another change was
to exempt sugar from the provisions Of
the clause OF the horizontal advance ol
is per cent
In the bond bill the principal Issue au
thorized will be a change OF the rate o.
interest authorized by an act OF 1919 IRON
four to three per cent and these pond
will be payable at the option OF the gov
ernment after three years. The rate 0
interest for the one year treasury certi
icate OF indebtedness will be raised from
two TO three per cent. This bill VIII ais
provide for the temporary isolation
greenbacks. so they will be held separat
in the treasury and not included withi
he assets Of the government.
Members OF the committee state EN-
phatically that these bills are not IN
tended in any way to represent the Re
publican policies on tariff or finance; the
are merely temporary expedlents to NEE
emergencies, the Republicans holding a.
emergency is caused by insuficiency o
revenues.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.

The Christmas exercises of the Cicero
nian Literary Society were held yester-
day. There were quite number of visit-
ors, among them Mrs. Narcissa White
Kinney, Miss frankie Holden, Hon.
Charles Fulton, A. A. Cleveland, 5r.. and
John McCue. Mr.. Fulton made a very
interesting address on the Monroe doc
trine.
The following programme was rendered:
Reading, Laura Gray, Ben Marion Arn'e
Mclean, Bessie Ross; recitation, I.oring
Stinson, May Utzinger; music by the
High School choir current topics, Chas.
Abercrombie, Nellie Gerd'ng; essay, lizzie
Busey, May Morgan; debate, Resolved,
That Climate Affects Character
The speakers on the affirmative were
Charles Gray and Corinne Hansen, and on
the negative Myrtle Welch and Charles
Jordan. The judges decided in favor Of
the affirmative.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
DISABILITIES BILL
Passes the Senate Without a
Dissenting Voice.
The Northern Republicans ant
Democrats Push 1t Through as
Holiday Present to the South.
Special to the Astorian.

Special to the Astorian.
washington, Dec. A-The senate today
passed the bill removing all disabilities
from ex-Confederate soldiers and sailors.
Hill said in discussing the bill, 1T would
be a most fitting and generous Christmas
present to the men Of the South
Senator Sherman said: Il will vote Tor
he bill; the time is past for such dis
criminations."
The passage Of such repeal, without
dissenting vote, in senate having Re
publican plurality and with Northern SEN
aters taking the initiative, lent graceful
ness and significance to the action In
marked contrast with former controver-
sizes in congress. The Southern senators,
with the exception OF Daniel, took no part
in urging the repeal, and several Of them'
including Walthal and Cockrell, who
served in the Confederate army, voted
for postponement by reference to commit
tee. But with such champions on the Re
publican side of the chamber as Chandlf r,
Hawley, and Platt, and on the Democratic
side as Hill and Voorhees,, the repeal
was readily accomplished. In the two
hours given to speeches on the MEASURE,
there was the fullest expression Of a de-
sire to bury war animosities.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
GRACE CHURCH.

The carol service of the Grace Church
Sunday school was well attended at six
o'clock last evening. The church was dec
GRATED in ever green, holly and mistletoe.
The beautiful music sung with spirit and
heartiness by many children, led by the
well trained choir. made fitting intro
duction to the talk by the rector TO the
little ones.
Behold, l bring you tidings Of great
Joy, which shall be to all people.
GLORY to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good win toward men,
From these words the rector, In simple
words, drew again a picture OF the great
event In the Christian era, the old, old
story" celebrated in all lands and cl mes
as the important day Of the year. After
the carol service the children adj urned q
the basement Of the church whore a hand
some tree. beautifully decorated and la
den with gifts FOR each On the platform
was an old fashioned fire place, on lhe
mantel Of which hung a row Of small
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
GREEN GOODS BUYERS.
Greater Criminals Than the Men Who
Fleece Them.

New York. Dec. 24-"old Bill" Vosburg,
the green goods man who ed Anton
Irmfel, a farmer of Clarkson. Nebraska,
out Of $780, was arralgned for sentence
before Recorder Goff today. His counsel
made plea for clemency based on the
ground that his client had never sought
to take human life, contenting h mself
with making war upon property. The at
torney concluded:
"In brief, let the law be merciful and
grant suspension of sentence on ac-
count Of Christmas and the cruciflxion of
our Lord
Recorder Con said he thought the leg
islature had made law declaring that
farmers who came on to buy green goods
should be prosecuted as felons. He had
no sympathy for them. They were great
er criminals than Vosburg, because he
was but Fleeing them. II will consider
the plea" said the recorder, "and ask the
district attorney during the day to en-
dorse the papers with his recommenda-
tlon. l will dispose Of the case after
that"
1t is thought the recorder will suspend
sentence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
THE PREsByTERIANs.

The Christmas exercises at the Presby-
terian church last evening were very sue
cessfully performed the singing by the
different classes was excellent. Miss War
rem made an address, the subject being
Indian schools. the offering of the Sum
day school being for this purpose. Santa
Claus was there in all his glory and pre-
sented each of the scholars with candy
brick. The church was very handsomely
decorated with ivy and evergreens.
At 4:30 in the afternoon the Sunday
school of the Upeprtown Presbyterian
church held its Christmas festival under
the leadership of Superintendent Eakin.
Each pupil was remembered and all were
happy in celebrating the birthday of
Christianity
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
Holiday Fans

stockings. In pantomime was enacted, by
several little girls, "the Night Before
Christmas and old Santa Claus app ell
from down the chimney. Each and every
one had a jolly good time, emblematic Of
the good times brought to earth by the
Saviour whose birth was celebrated.
On the tree among the other gifts was
a purse filed with gold pieces, marked for
Rector Short which was great surprise
to the good dominic, who knew not how
to express his gratitude to his people,
who had so generously remembered him
during such hard times.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
. TERRIFIC STORM.
Worst the Sound Country Has Seen In
Years.

Seattle, Dec A.-The storm on thu
Sound last night surpassed in violence
anything that has been experienced ir
these waters for years. All steamers
were delayed and some have not yet put
in an appearance.
The steamship Willapa had waves break
ing over her pilot house, and all her
staterooms were flooded. The steamer
Fairhaven left here for Whatcom on
Sunday night and has not since been
heard from. There is a rumor that she Is
grounded at Oak Harbor. The steamer
State OF Washington. on the same run,
leaving twenty-four hours later, has not
put In an appearance boats that hive
come in, most of them hours late, have
their smokestacks tinged and whitewash-
ed with spray.
The velocity of the wind was from 40 to
50 miles an hour
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
ON EARTH, PEACE
Good Will Toward Men, Theme
in School and Church.
VARIOUS CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
The Schools Appropriately Close
the Fall Term Christmas Eve
in the Churches.

Yesterday afternoon the schools, except
the Uppertown school, held their Christ
mas exercises preparatory to the holi-
days vacation. The Uppertown school
held its celebration Monday evening. Last
evening the various churches had their
celebrations, commemorative Of the birth
of the Christ child, and mingled with the
religious exercises was fhe happy event OF
giving and receiving. Bright faces and
joyous laughter were on every side,
and that childhood's lays ha1 not yet be-
come overcast with the shadows OF con-
flict with the world was evident.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
NEW sEioNoRAoE BILL,

washington, Dec, 2i.--A plan has been
drafted by ex-Speaker Crisp, and WIZ be
offered as a substitute for the Republican
measures to be presented Thursday II
Is based on the old belief In the coinage
OF the silver seignorage, which was pass
I'd by the last congress and vetoed ~ the
president. cut 70 this bill, modified, VIII
re added feature for the redemption ol
greenbacks.
The principal change IN the segnofase
hin viii be the omission OF hat part
which rendered available the selgnorage
before IL had been coined, by the use Of
silver certificates based upon It.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
STEAMER WRECKED.

Victoria, Dec. 2i.-The steamship ls'and-
er, which crashed on Port Lock Point
Sunday morning. was released today. The
disabled steamer went back to Esquimalt
where she will be repaired. The damage
amounts to 10000 TO $4,000. The accident
arose through Pilot Foster falling a1eep
while in charge Of the steamer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
FIRE IN VANCOUVER, B. c.

Vancouver, d. c., Dec 2i.--A disastrous
fire occurred here last night whereby the
Cassidy Lumber and Single Mil anc
factory were completely gutted, and the
dry kiln of Spicers mill and a oottagt
were also destroyed, while considerable
damage was done to the British Colum-
bla Cooperage Works. The blaze was
started by the explosion Of an oil lamp In
the engine room. The loss Is estimated al
$4,000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
BETTER FEELlNG IN LoNDoN.

New York. Dec. 24-The Evening Posts
London cablegram says:
There was further marked improve
ment in shares here today on telegrams
reporting a calmer and more friendly ut
terance from President Cleveland TIE
recovery was due to bear re-purchascf
and active speculative orders. The c'cs'n
was nearly at the best. / understa nd
fnanciers IN Germany were sounded ysS-
ferday as 10 the terms Of the American
coinage bond loan. The dearness OF
money there, 70 say noihirg else. Il
AGAINST Il. An markets closed better N
synpafhy with American markets.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
MISS KRAGER's ROOM.

The Christmas exercises held in Mrs.
Krager's room. No. 8, yesterday were in
charge of the Theologian Society, and
very interesting programme was rem
dered, the principal feature of which as
n dialogue between Agnus Brady and
Florence Ross. The society paper,
Holly Wreath" was also very interest
ing. The programme was as follows:
Reading, Mrs. Krager and Chas. John
son; recitation, Olga Noe and Clyde
Bales; conundrums, Pearl Estes; Holly
Wreath, Herbert Trullinger and florence
Ross dialogue Agnus Brady and Flor
ence Trullinger.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
Fans S$% S

president himself remembered all Of the
employees Of the house. and bestowed tur-
keys upon them for their Christmas din
ners, and as the members Of the cabinet
left the White House, each carried a
big apple, the gift Of Secretary Morton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
uPPERTowN SCHOOL.

The t'ppertown school held its exer-
cises Monday evening A lite,ary pro-
gramme by the children was given, after
which came Santa Claus (NIr Ben Yo,ls)
and appropriate gifts were distributed to
the pupils and teachers, each one receiy-
ing something to remember him or her
Of teacher or plaYmlt Or pupil
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
GOOD GNNERALSHIP
Gomez Executes a Brilliant
COuntermarch.
WILL TRIuMPHANTLY ENTER
Havana-S Spanish Leaders Badly
Ratified and Only a Miracle Can
Save General CampOs.

Special to the Astorian.
Havana, Dec. A-Christmas eve Is ush'
cred in with something like dismay in
this city. and there is apprehension, hour
ly gaining ground, that Havana WI be
besieged by armed forces before Christ
mas day is over.
The advance of the insurgents seemed
at last advices to be uninterrupted, thus
contradlcting the reports sent out during
the afternoon that they had been turned
back in a pitche battle by Campos him
self, and were striving to make their way
back into Santa Clara province.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
-HnrsrMAs N TnE wnITE HorsE

Washington. Dec. 2i.--There was a pre-
age Of Christmas In the air az the
white House In the number OF closely
wrapped parcels OF all sizes. that began
+, come early IN the day. by mail and
express and nlesesngers, addressed to tae
president and every member OF the
household, not forgetting the bepiee TIE
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
MISS GRANT AID MISS pBALy.


One Of the largest ard most successful
school celebrations was the one given
Jointly Ly re pupils Of .,liss = ealy and
Miss Grant, in the school room of Miss
Grant. The room .tsolI was most beau
tifully decorated by the little folks In
evergreens, holly, CIi.'ornla misTletoe and
by fine free-hand drawlhgs on all of 'he
blackboards. 'rhe skill exhib tel by sew
eral of the girls in this blackboard ok
indicates a future for them, of which,
perhaps, they 10 not dream On one
board particularly was noticed wreaths
and trailing vines of holly AMI nistlctoe,
In natural colois, which made a most
pleasing effect.
In one corner of the ioom was beau
tiful Christmas Cr2a, laden with gifts for
all. The curtains were drawn, the
candles were lighted and the children
feasted their eyes on the beautiful sight,
whose significance had been Clearl. eX-
planned to them md the success OF which
was largely due 20 tnrr own efforts. The
pupils had many little surprises for their
teachers, showing the good feeling ex-
isting between them, and 1t Is probable
that the teachers were as much leased
with the day as any VI their pupils. The
following programme was the order OF
the day:
song-"Christma Bells" "......... School
Questions and answers abo1t the
Christ-child. ....... ......By the School
ecitation-"Nobody' Child" ".......".
........................ Hannah StsSins
"The Week Before Christmas.
...................... ..Alena Quonquist
Preparation for Christmas" 49,:
....................... LILLE Carlson
adv Yeardiey's Guest" Alice OConnor
THwrn fNfnI
''Kris Kringle's Surprise" .Loleta Grange
''Willie's Christmas Prayer" Helen C.sen
''The Tramp's Christmas" ....Alema Milan
Hanging the Stocking" ........ -"
Josie Chrigtensen
"From the Heart .Alena Smith
BELLS Across the Snow" Rosa Bcrwitz
"Bennie" e"................B Bessie Gregory
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
WAR SHIPS.
Can Be Built for the Great Lakes In
Thirty Days.

Chicago, Dec. paw. L. Brown. OF the
chicago shIpbuildlng Company, declared
TODAY that in case OF war with England,
the United States could build thirty fully
equipped war ships for lake service inside
Of ten months In an emergency arrrored
v ssals Of smn'e ccnstrIc ion could be pu
together in thirty days.
''On the other hand" he added, "cansda
could do practically nothing in the way
or armored vessels anil would be obliged
to get along with make shifts"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-25
HORSES BURNED.

Burlington, Ia, Dec. A.-Strickland's s
barn, with forty horses and 200 vehicles,
burned today Loss, $2500O0; insurance.
less than $4,000. Many Of the horses had
fast records.