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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
MAY BE A LYNcIIINe.

Hennessey, o. T., August 6.--The mem.
bers of the Dallton-Doolin gang. who were
captured by United States marshals, were
taken to the Kingfsher county jail to-
day. Great excitement prevails, as the
lynching Of the entire panty is threatened
Farmers from all over the county are
aocl1ing to town and the jail Is under a
strong guard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
PORTLAND MAN TALKS.
Says That Ropert is Priest, but that
He ds Insane.


Portland, August GA Portland gentle
man, who CLAIMS to know. says that the
bogus bishop, Ropert, who imposed on
the Catholic clergy and was arrested at
Astoria for obtaining money under false
pretenses. is scarcely responsible for his
actions. He says That Ropera was once
a Catholic priest tn Hamnton, Canada,
and that on account Of his refusing to
accept some OF the tsachi0gs of the
church. for instance the doctrine OF the
infaiidbiNty of the Pope-there arose a
quarrel between him and the curch au.
thor5ties, and he was relieved.
1t is flu'thsr clrimcd that Ropert is un-
balanced mentally.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
VANDERBILT GETS DAMAGES.

Boston, August 6.-Tlhe United States
disbibt court to-day, Judge Nelson, en-
tered a decree In the case involving dam,
age for THE loss of the yacht Alva, owned
by William X. Vanderbilt, which was
run down by the steamer H. F. Dtmock.
The decree Is in accordance with de-
cisinon of the court rendered some time
ago, and finds that the collision was due
to The negligence of the master and Off
GERS of the Dimock, and awards sO9S57
to Vanderbilt.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
SUSTAINED THE DEMURRER.

San Francisco, August 6.-The superior
court tIhd, afternoon sustained the de-
mwrer Of the eight supervisors, charged
with malfeasance in office.
The court held THAT the board of super
vlsors had discretionary power in the
matter of granting franchises.
The action was brought to impeach the
'isolld eight" supervisors for granting
q franchise TO the Market Street Railway
Company, without advertising for bids.
This decision practically ends the case.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
STATE NEWS.
Interesting Items Culled from Oregon's
Leading Newspapers.

1T is common gossip now" according
to the Gazette, that Mr.. John ClafIin, Of
New York City, one of the famous dry
goods house OF II. b. Clafln and Co., in
connection with two or three equally
wealthy men, stand at the back of Mr..
Hammond, ready Ito assist him in every
way in the development of his new ac-
qulrements. Mr.. Hammond neither de-
nies nor confirms such runor, but 1t
comes from a MOST reliable source that
such Is the fact. Mr.. Hammond last week
sent instructions to Manager Stone, at
Corvallis Ito make estimates OF the
amount OF money required ito put the
road in frst-class physical condition, and
also to ascertain what the required ma
teria can be secured for on the basis of
cash payment. Mr.. Hammond feels well
assured that ne has embarked into what
win prove a profitable enterprise. AS to
what dlis intentions are, ne remained re-
ticent yesterday, but 1t is deemed certain
that not only will the road be physically
improved, but that arrangements will be
made TO construct several branches lead
ing ito important points in the William
cite valley. The extension of the direct
road eastward to transconhnental con-
nectfon is expected to be realized wtthin
a reasonable time"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
THE COUNTY COURT.
Routine Business Transacted Tax
Considered.

The county court transacted consider
able business yesterday, more or less Of a
routine nature. Some $4,000 Of bills were
audited and ordered paid and various
bridge matters were considered.
The question Of assessing and collecting
poll taxes was taken up with Assessor
Gibbons. The court was of the opinion
that the law should be fully and strictly
enforced. regard elss Of persons or politi-
cal influence, and THAT II assessed and col
lected from one, all should be made to
ray. 1t was also Thought that a test
case should be made and pushed to a fin-
igh. Commissioners Wooden suggested that
no right minded citizen would object to
paying Ills dollar II all alike were COM
pesled to do 80. and that the county
could not afford to support lot OF
people who never paid a cent towards
It's government. After some discussion the
n5ltter was taken undsr adv1sement.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
VALLEJO RACES.

Vallejo, Chd., August 6.-The races un-
der the auspices OF the Vallejo Driving
Park Association commenced today Lady
Grace won the 2:SO class trot. best time.
SdSla chehalis won the 2;2O pace In
stradgfat heats; best time, 2:171k.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
IA IocRrY 1IIIIrn-

St Louis. August 6.--JOclkey Sabine was
thrown and kdIled today while exercising
Liwngsoone. The fatal accident created
ecak excitement on the track.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
BASE BALL SCORES.

Boston, August s.-Brooidyn, s; Boston,
l.
PlOtsburg, August s.--Plttsburg. II; st.
Louis, 2.
New York, August s.-New York. Q;
Washington, 0.
Philadephia. August G.-Phfladeiphaa,
10; Baltimore, 6.
Cincinnati. August s.-cincinuntf, 8; ch.-
eago, G.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
MARKET REPORTS.

Liverpool, August 6.-Wheat-spot firm;
demand. poor; No. red winter, IS Cd;
No. 2 red spring, IS SD; No. hard Man
Eoba. 60 ID; No. California. IS sd.
Hops-sAt London. Pacific coast, e..
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
STAGE HELD UP.

Rossburg, August 6.-rhe Roseburg and
Coos Bay stage going west was held up
this morning by one robber with a re-
voler, and the mail sacks taken, at a
point three miles this side Of Camas
Valley,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07

Oregon has 1882, while Washington has
1883, or 80 fewer saloons. This propor-
tion holds good In other lines Of the H
quor business. For instance Oregon has
y breweries while Washington has 26
Taken with the similar number Of sa-
looms this seems to prove that dess beer
Is drunk in Washington than In Oregon.
In Alaska beer seems to be On demand
There are seven brewerdes Considering
the small population very large amount
OF beer is drunk per capita or else the
breweries are very small. AS Alaska is
not noted for hot weather, which Is pro-
ductive of a thirst for beer. Ut is to be
Inferred that the breWeries are small.
The 55 breweries in Oregon and Washing
ton made 17S,25S barrels of beer during the
fiscal year, commencing July !, 1894, and
ending on June 30 last. This amount of
beer was consumed by about 100000 peo-
pie, which means that every lilo person,
including women and children, drank
barrel OF beer during the twelve months.
Mr. Case, a well known pioneer resi-
dent Of Marion county, who has q huck-
leberry patch on his farm has brought
In his last load OF berries for this sea-
son, says the Post. The area in huclne-
berries, he says, would amount to five
acres but 1t is scattered In patches over
about 100 acres. He has hauled away
from the patch over 5000 pounds and has
sold there another Thousand pounds, rea-
lzing on THE whole nearly $l00. He docks
on his huclnleberry patch as the most
profitable part of his farm. and has had
man employed 1or six weeks to watch
It, as people come from distance to
gather the berries for him. He WOULD
prefer that they should go into his grain
Held and help themselves to wheat. Ev-
cry three OF four years he mas to burn
the ground over, and then new growth
Of bushes comes up. and the berries are
good for several crops and then they
have to be burned off, and he goes one
year without crop. AS to increasing
the output by transplanting bushes or
raising more, he says he has never at
tempted n, for ne has known others to
try such schemes, but they have always
failed. His idea Is that the huckleberry
must grow Wild or not grow at all.
Henry Walters Shot and instantly kill
ed Dwight Rice Saturday afternoon at
Leland station, twenty miles north Of
Grants Pass. The men were brothers-in-
law. Bad blood had existed between
them for q year or more, and It came to
climax when they met Saturday. Coro-
ner Kremer, from Grants Pass held an
inquest on the body. verdict of justi-
fable homicide WAS rendered. no arrests
being made.
The government of Hood River has
been run very economically so far. The
Glacier says: After all the expenses OF
the election, preparing ordinances and
publishing THE same, printing, etc.. the
| Outstanding warrants ao1arrs ifu,a tf,x,r,,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
HoRR ANp HARvEY CLOSE.

Chicago, August 6.-IIorr and Harvey
today summed up their ten days debate
In lengthy statements. Each weast over
the ground covered In the debate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07

The report OF Henry Bfackman, col
lector Of internal revenue for the year
ending June 30, has been completed. II
gives some interesting figures concerning
the liquor and tobacco business in Ore
gon, Washington and Alaska. There are
2G5 saloons or retail liquor dsaiers in
Oregon and Washington. There are 70 in
Alaska, making 2.738 In the whole district.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07
GOLD BULLHoN STOCK.

Washington. August 6.-tdr. Preston, d.
rector Of the mint. today In explanation
Of the shipment Of sl0OOO.OOO in sold bul-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07

The body OF Mrs. Schrouden, who was
drowned at the Cascade Locks Wednes-
day, HAS been recovered and was buried
at Stevenson, WASH, last Sunday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07

The sheepme1 and stoclnmen OF Gillian
county have formed a protective associa-
tion. The union win give 81 In addition
to that Offered by the county court as a.
bounty for each coyotes scalp.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-07

w. 8. Byers has received orders from
Central America for flour ground in PEN
dleton, and hhe market opened There will
be permanent, says the East Oregonlan.
Mr.. Byers Is now filing the first order for
1,5OO barrels, put up in gunny sacks suit
able for the shipment of coffee The
sacks will carry the flour on the down
trip and then be filled with coffee for the
return cargo.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-11-13
NAVAL STATION FOR ENGLAND.
Reason for Her Seizure OF the Fill
busters in the Bahamas.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. %. -
Members of the Cuban junta. now
i'm the Northwest. today declared
that there was a secret compact
between Spain and England which
accounted for the seizure of the
fIibustering expedition in Bahia
ma islands. by which Spain is TO
turn over Isla do Pines. at the
southwestern end of Cuba. in re
turn for England's promise TO
prevent the fitting out of expedi-
tiOns from her West Indian de
Tendencies.
ISla do Pines would give Eng
land an immensely valuable naval
station. commanding the only
channel TO the Nicaragua canal
not now controlled by England.
He also asserts that Cuba will
soon have a modern navy of five
vessels. under command Of Admi-
raj de MellO. the Brazilian sailor.
Two ships are to come from Brazil
and one from Chile. He admits
that an effort is soon to be made
To float an issue of S2O,OOO,OOO
Cuban bonds.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-11-13
New State Proposed.

MADISON. Wis, Oct. 25.-In
an interview. II. G. Sloan of West
Superior. a leading man in that
part of the State and the repre-
sentative of Douglas county in the
last Legislature, declared that
the people of that county desired
the formation of Il new State from
portions of Michigan, Minnesota
and Wisconsin. This, he said.
they consider Il better plan than
the annexation of Douglas county,
Wisconsin. to Minnesota.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-11-13
a SUGGESTED EXPOSITION.
Proposed Fin de steele Affair at Wash
fngtOu.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-The sug-
gestiOn that a great expedition mark
ing the close of the present century toe
held in Washington in the summer of
1900 is meeting with much favor at
the capital. Besides COMMUNICATING
the close OF a century, such an expo
sitiOn would mark the centennial an
niyersary of the founding of the seat
OF government in the District of Col
umbia. In June, 1900, the public
offices were transferred to Washington
and opened on the 18th of that month.
a citizen of Washington suggests
TO the Board of Trade That ii would
be most fitting, as this Is the
capital city, that each State
composing the Union should have
permanent exhibition located here
showing its several resources as to
agriculture, commerce, manufactur-
ing, transportation and mining.
Added To the national Government
exhibit and the individual State eX
hibirs, there should he exhibits of the
nations of North, Central and South
America.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-11-13
Sir Robert PeeI's Debts.

LONDON.Oct. 25.-Sir Robert
Peel has compromised with his
creditors at 30 per cent.
Mrs. Langtry. who, it is rumOred
about month ago, was cOntem-
plating marriage with Sir Robert
as soon as she obtained Il divorce
from her husband, was among the
persons to whom he was indebted.
He owes her about f45OO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
The Wonders of Electricity.

Nicola Tesla, the electrical genius, has
aroused the world TO a new interest in
his speciality by declaring in an inter
view reported in the New York Herald
that the problem OF carrying electricity
long distances without material loss mas
been solved (by himself, we suppose). The
methods have been adequately tested, but
he declines to describe them at present
We quote the Baltimore Sun:
1.-THE Niagara Falls Power Company,
utilizing Mr. Teslas inventions, proposes
TO Guido all previous achievements in this
field by delivering power-currentS at fairly
competitive prices as far as New YORK
city in the East and as far rs Cleveland
and other large Ohio towns in the west
Electricity generated at Niagara Falls
will he used Mr.. Tesla affirms. on the
Erie canal, and to propel vessels from
Albany TO New York. The entire practl-
cability of his scheme remains TO be test
ed by experience, but the success of the
inventors other great devices for the
transformation and distribution OF cleo
trioity leads the president of the Niagara
Falls Power Company to believe that he
has sure thing"
These be startling statements-facts,
we might say. They will prove interesting
TO many of our people, and ought to
prove interesting to all OF them.
we quote again:
1T has been estimated that the entire
power used In New York State TO run
machinery is about $4,000 horsepower.
This much power will be generated by the
turbine water-wheels of the Niagara Falls
Power Company when its plant Is COM
plete. The Hydraulic Company and
Canadian company will utilize the Mia
CARA Falls, it is believed, to an equal ey-
tent. This power. transmitted hundreds
of miles in every direction, would affect
the industries and modes OF life Of many
millions OF people. Electricity would
largely displace gas, would make useless
the power-houses of the big cable-tract!on
companies, and the steam locomotives on
the elevated railways. Steam-engines
would disappear, and cheap electricity
from Niagara would lessen the number
OF horses in use. Not only would steam
be displaced in the cities Of New York
State. but the railroads that now employ
steam locomotives would turn, 1t is as
serted, to the cheaper electrlc-motor.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
The Lilies.

(The Observations OF Philosophical
Friendly
1t is not only the lesson of going about
their business and leaving all their life
and best interests to the Heavenly
Father that the lilies teach us. II was
the Master who cared for the little ones
OF His flock. that commended To them
the lilies as their examples and their in
structors. The princes OF the Gentiles
exercised lordship over them ard were
known as their benefactors. The Master
knew all about them and their greatness.
But He did not wish the children Of the
Kingdom TO be after their style. TT
shall not be so with you" Lowiness
was the grace Of our Lord Jesus Christ"
And His followers were to be clothed
with humility. For their example He
made Himself OF 10 reputation, and took
upon Him the form OF Il servant. and al
His last great supper His royal APP
parel was towel girded about Him;
His imposing ceremony the washing or
HIS disciples feet His perpetual models
OF grace and loneliness OF character were
the lilies of the field. clothed from Hea-
yen-from the life within them.
And what beauties OF character are 10
be learned from them, They are not sug-
gestive Of days garish eye. Out or the
worlds eye and along the rivers OF life
lis their home. To receive homage and
tribute is not theirs. That Thought has
nothing to do with them. They live In
soft light and air. and humble them
selves before the gusts and storms. and
turn their cheeks 10 the bGfets OF the
wind. When they are stirred sweet per-
fumes exhala from their bosoms. and
every motion manifests gentle grace and
loneliness. There can be no object-les-
son for all the followers OF Jesus like
the lilies. They are the favorte flowers
of the Lord.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
The Regiments Troubles,

The disagreeing officers of the First
Regiment are TO be given cooling time"
Tney are relieved from duty with their
commands and placed on waiting orders.
This is a very temperate. thoughtful,
and kindly course that the Governor has
taken. More in sorrow than in anger,
II seems TO say TO the officers concerned:
Gentlemen, your quarreling is preJudi-
cha! 10 discipline In the regiment. Do me
the favor to take a vacation and try 10
settle your family disputes in your
family
The people of Richmond cannot but be
thankful to the Governor for giving the
officers opportunity TO settle their trou-
bles. II a settlement is not now arrived
at the blame will not be the Governors.
He has pleaded and he has warned. His
next step, perforce. will be to remove
the bone of contention entirely. This he
will be compelled to do in duty to the
volunteer service. so that other military
commands In this State may not suffer In
public opinion or from the action OF the
Legislature Tor the faults Of some of the
officers OF the First Regiment
The Governors action indicates. all
through. that It Is his earnest hope, his
hearts desire. that the officers In ques-
ton shall get themselves and the regiment
out Of their troubles. That a reasonable
time for this purpose will be allowed
the officers we feel sure. but at the expi-
ration Of that time. we feel equally sure
that II harmony has not been secured the
commander-in-Chief will dispose Of the
question finally. and quite possibly by
disbanding the regiment.
With these facts before them the re-
Iieved officers ought to know how to get
together. or else get out OF the First
Regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
Fifty Per Cent. on.

Suitor: called. sir. 10 ask the hand OF
your daughter In marriage.
Her Pa: Is that all you want?
Suitor: Well-er-thats a mere figure OF
speech. OF course. sir. you know what
mean.
Her Pa: Is that all youw ant.
You want the entire article Well, sir
you can probably give expert testimony
on the first point to be considered-how
much does she weigh?
Suitor: You astonish me. sir! l have
never had any occasion to-
Her Pa: Ascertain her weight accord
ing to Fairbanks? Perhaps not. But in the
lapse OF time during which you have been
acquainted you have certainly had oppor-
tunity to guess her heft, so to speak.
Suitor: Aheml I-er-really can't get the
drift of your intentions. but to humor
your mood viii put her weight at about
100 pounds.
Now. then, one half OF 40 IL 6S. Gold.
we'll say. is worth. In round numbers.
$3.50 a pound. s. times $50 Is sl6,25o. There
sir; when you can come to me with that
amount In coin Of the realm ! may con-
slider your proposition.
Suitor: What! never heard anything so
amazingly mercenary in all my life.
Her Pa: Mercenary? Do you call IL mer-
eenary for a man 10 dispose OF one OF
his possessions at one half the investors
estimate. Didn't you tell my daughter
last evening that she was worth her
weight in gold? And haven't fixed the
terms Of transfer at 30 per cent. less than
your own figure! Surely, young man.
IL you were sincere in your assessment
Of value, you must consider my conditions
as incomparatively liberal. Think it over.
my dear boy; think 1t over. Good-day!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03

and the man who ID obeving directions
IL, after all. the difference between great
and common work OF art"
We are glad to see that some OF our
northern contemporaries. In noticing the
approaching exhibition. place Barbce.
Valentine. and Ezekiel among the sculp-
tors whose work has given dignity and
strength to American plastic art. This
Is deserved tribute to these artists. and
. proper recognition Of what Virginia has
contributed to the art education OF the
people. Barbee impaired to American
ideal sculpture It's FIRST impulse In the
direction Of originality. as distinguished
from conventional Greek conceptions. and
did more than any other man to stimulate
In the press Of this country discriminating
criticism Of plastic art = His successors
have more than Sustained for Virginia
the prestige he gave her as a mother
Of sculptors.
The National Sculpture Society has
undertaken a most laudable labor. and
II Is earnestly to be hoped that that
labor will be crowned with success.
We have no details as to the means by
which II proposes to accomplish Its work,
but II strikes US that one Of the first
things to be done In order to remedy
existing evils Is to teach the public that
there Ii no such thing cs Cheap high
art"