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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
BLEW OUT HIS BRAlN&
Dependency Causes Eugene Man to
Take His Life.

Eugene, Or, May &C. II. Cottle this
evening shot and killed himself at his
home near here Cottle lived on a small
farm about two miles northeast OF Eu-
gene and had been to town with mis-
buggy after his daughter and had re-
turned home a little after o'clock Az
ter being home half an hour the daugh-
ter and Mrs. Cottle heard a report OF a
gun in the work shop back Of the house
and upon going to investigate, the daugh-
ter found her father PROSTATE upon the
floor. She Immediately alarmed the
neighbors and several men were quickly
present. but not until the unfortunate
man was corpse. He had undoubtedly
deliberately taken his own life, the in
strument being S2-calibre rife, which
he held in his hands.
The evidence showed that he had laid
down upon the floor, with his head
upon some sacks, and holding the muzzle
of the rifle with his left hand against
his forehead over the right eye pulled
the trigger with his right hand. The
bullet crashed through his head ana
shattered the skull in horrible manner,
and passing out back of the left ear.
Death came almost instantaneously and
without a struggle. The only cause for
the act so far as can be known, was mel
ancholy and despondency. He was a
severe sufferer at times, when he would
be respondent. His family had noticed
him particularly to today. He had no
family troubles OF any description, living
most happily with his wife and grown
daughter Neither had he any business
trouble, and he is said not TO have owed
any person anything. He was member
in good standing of the Odd Fellows ana
of the A. o. U. W. lodges OF this city,
He was brother OF H. W. Cottle. of the
State Insurance Company, of Salem.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
RAILROAD RATE WAR.
Now Thought Probable that Satisfactory
Settlement Win Be made.

San Francisco, May 2S-The return OF
vice-presdent ]. c. Stubbs, of the South
ern Pacific Company from Denver, II is
thought, will occasion the immediate
consideration of the strained relations be-
tween that company and the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company, on
the Portland passenger business. Stubs,
who has been attending meeting of the
Trans Missouri Association. is expected
to arrive from the East on Monday. and
II the instructions OF the trans-continent-
al association are carried out, he will i'm
mediately place himself In correspond
ence with Receiver McNeill, OF the O.
r. and N, Co.. with a view TO advancing
the rates between here and Portland.
The transcontinental association. before
1t adjourned, figured out that the only
way to remedy the discrepancy IN the
rates to ST. Paul via Portland and via
the Missouri river gateway was to re-
move the cause Of the discrepancy, and
the Union Pacific. Rio Grande. Burling-
ton, Rock Island and other lines which
want business to go by the way OF Og-
den, are now anxiously waiting to see
what effort will be made by the South
ern Pacific and the o. R. and N. to
bring their rate war to a close.
1t is understood that vice-President
Stubbs, in order to prevent the demor-
alization of trans-continental rates, will
endeavor to reach a settlement with the
o. r. and n, Co. without much further
delay. II this is not done a cut in rates
to Minnesota and common points, 1t is
announced on good authority, will be
made by probably all the central lines
interested in the business. Prospects OF
a satisfactory settlement of the Portland
rate war are not regarded as being any
better now than they were six months
ago. Low rates to Portland by rail and
steamer lines have been In effect since
October last, and both lines claim an
advantage In respect to the amount OF
business handled during that time As
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
FOREIGN CROP CONDITIONS,
Summary OF the Statistics Gathered By
the Agricultural Department


Washington. d. C., May 3.-,rhe for
eign statistics gathered by the agricuI-
tural department show the crop condl-
tions throughout the year. The summary
follows:
Great Britain-The crop outlook every
where Is good and promises a harvest
two weeks earlier than usual This
would diminish the imports for the re-
mainder Of the current cereal year By
about 100000 pushels.
France-With normal weather unth
harvest the wheat crop will more than
suffice for home consumption. A sur
plus for export Is confidently expected.
by French agricultural journals and sta
tisticians, some expecting that II win
amount TO 40O0o,000 This quantity would
AFFECT prices. especially II the French
government should pay a bounty on ex-
ports.
stria-Hungary-The weather has
been favorable and the crop promises
well.
Roumania-CoId weather in April re-
taried the crops, but the outlook is gen
orally promising.
Russla-Excellent prospects OF a crop
above the average in quantity and quail
ity are generally reported. The unfa-
vorable March weather In the South Is
found to have done no serious damage.
Spring sowings have been completed un-
der good conditions.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
BIG STRIKE IN ROTTERDAM.

Rotterdam, May 23-Six thousand dock
laborers in this city have gone on strike
because of a reduction in their wages.
and four battalions of the national guard
have been called out as precautionary
measure against any riotous demonstra-
ton.
Three gunboats are also lying opposite
the city to protect the shipping Mr..
Joseph Havelock, member of the British
house Of commons, for Mnidesborough.
who is now in Rotterdam, escorted by a
detachment of soldiers, had an interview
with the mayor and chief OF police.
The seamen on board the British YES
sells lying at this port last evening re-
solved that they would refuse to comply
with the demand that they perform the
work of the strikers in loading and dis
charging cargo, and the consequence Is
htat fifty steamers are detained here
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
CAPITALISTS HERE.
ATrip to the .Jetty and Up YOung's
River Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon party OF busi-
ness men and capitalists made a trip TO
Flavel and up Young's river on an in
spection tour. The guest OF the occasion
was Mr. NJ. j. Connell, one of the largest
merchants In the state OF Montana, ana
who Is interested In business with MIR.
Hammond. as well as being the owner
OF "A large numbering plant near Ana
conda, Those in the party were L. b.
Seeley, J, NJ Turney, Col John Adair,
Mrs DR.. Adair, NJ. ]. Connell, ID. NJ.
Stuart, d. Stuart, d. X. Warren. DIR.
NJ NJ, Walker, and Mr. Hugh Means. OF
Lawrence, Kansas.
Tho run was first made 20 Fort Ste
Vens, where the entire party left the
boat and walked up the railroad grade
through Flavel to Warrenton. At War
renton the boat was taken again and a
trip made several miles up Young's riv-
er, returning to Astoria about S O'Clock
In the evening. The day was delight
full one and afforded great pleasure TO
all. particularly the visiting strangers,
who do not always see such fine wealth
er as Astoria can produce on occasions.
In conversation with Mr.. Connell that
gentleman stated to an Astorian repre-
sentative that he was more than pleased
with the outlook here. You will re-
HtulDcI indl NlSlNSN NOui WY ohVus q
year ago with Mr.. Hammond and looked
over the ground then. You are commenc-
ing to realize some OF the results which
1 clearly saw were surely TO follow II
work was done on proper lines. l cannot
now say in stronger language than | did
at that time that the future of your city
is n great one. There is everything here
to make commercial center ranking
among the largest in the world For the
present II Is an established fact that
business is rather slow and will he for
some weeks or months to come. The
presidential campaign is coming ON, and
there is no reason to expect different
state of affairs this year than always pre-
walls during these campaigns. Capitalists
are chary about planting money in new
enterprises until political matters are set
tied. They want to know what is going
to be done with the tariff and money
questions: but there is plenty of money
In the country and 1t will soon be utiliz-
ed in general business.
"Yes, l am looking over the situation
here and may become interested person.
ally In business in your city. You will
have sawmllls. flour mills, elevators, and
all manner of manufacturing industries
They will come in time and the time
win not be very long either l do not
anticipate doing anything Immediately,
but hope to become identified with you
after a while"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

IN the audience attempted 20 answer Mr.
election ana succeeded IN causing the Au-
dience 20 roar With laughter at his fool
inh replies. Mr cleoiOn held the audit
snco IN close attention. and WAS fire.
quently interrupted BY applause. iie In
an eloquent speaker and dweIt at some
length on tho mOnsy question. declaring
himself for bi-msthlllEm 70 the extent
with cd Be was an Ellis man and
stood pat with Judge stott on the prin-
cipai lssues.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

Saratoga, May 2-The report Of the
representative on ministerial relief was
taken up at the Presbyterian general as
sembly today. The report showed 7S6
benefciaries under the board, and in
crease of 95, and a decrease through
death of about 50. Receipts for the year
showed a slight decrease, reaching $l7l,-
557. Expenses of the year were S1667s
1t was recommended that the sum of
100000 be contributed to the uses Of the
board during the coming year.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
FOR THE PRESIDENTS SIGNATURE.
River and Harbor BIZ Finally Adopted
BY the Senate.

Washington. May 23--The time Of the
house again today was devoted wholly
70 consideration Of the conference re-
ports. The final report Of the river and
harbor BILL carrying the compromise
proposition relative to the rival Santa
Monica and San Pedro harbors, Califor-
MIA, was adopted without division. The
bill now goes 10 the president. As final
ly passed II carries 81. 81. 900 in direct ap-
preparations. and authorizes contracts to
the extent Of S5s. $50. 900.
The final report Of the executive. legis-
lative and judicial bill was also adopted
The bill as II goes TO the president car
ries t2s,5eo.0oo. The sundry civil and In
dian appropriation bills were sent back
TO conference. BY a vote OF lA to p,
the house insisted on It's provision In the
latter bill relating to sectarian schools.
Eleven Republicans ten Democrats ana
one Popullst voted against insisting.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
NINE ARRAICNED
in U. S. COURT
Plea Of Not Guilty Entered and All
Released Upon Furnish
ing Bail.
CASES WILL BE TRIED IN JUNE
indietmssts Charge That Defendants Did
UalaSiuliy and KHoNiagly Aid and
Abet Ia Landing Chinese From
Sigaal and islander.

Portland, May 2.-of the thirteen
prominent Astorians arrested on indlct-
menm charging them with aiding ana
abetung the unlawful landing OF Chinese,
W. W. Parker. n. Clinton. sr.. W. b.
Ross, T. E. coe, c. A. May. c. II. Stock
ton. X. Humphrey. II. b. Ferguson ana
John W. WeIch we're arraigned before
Judge Bellinger in the United States dis
triot court today J. n. Dolph appeared
as counsel for all the accused except
Humphrey. who was represented by
John Ditchburn.
Mr. c. W. Fulton was also In court
In behalf OF the defendants.
A plea OF not guilty was entered for ali
tho defendants and on motion pf Dolph
the bail In each case was hxed at 500.
which was furnished. Judge Bellinger
stated he would be ready to try the cases
some time in June. DR.. Alfred Kinney
will appear In court for arraignment
Monday William Beasley, William Chad
wick and A. b. Thompson have not yet
been apprehended.
The Indictments charge that the de-
PENDANTS did unlAwfully and knowingly
aid and abet the landing OF Chinese into
the United States from the steamers Is
lander and Signal from British Column
bla- Each defendant is accused OF con-
spring to land bot one Chinese, whose
name is given. as this is sufficient for
all OF the purposes OF conviction; but
Il Il claimed that the landing Of over
forty Chinese can be traced directly 10
them. and that the business OF landing
Chinese at Astoria from the steamers
Islander and Signal has been carried on
at wholesale rate during the past two
years. The indictment charges that the
offenses were committed during the years
1894 and 1895 During these two years
355 Chinese were landed as merchants.
II is given out that the object OF the
landing OF so many Chinese, and the
reason why so many prominent citizens
are mixed up in the scheme, is that the
Chinese are wanted to work as laborers
I'm the fish canneries.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN CHILE.

Valparaiso. Chile, via Galveston, Tex.
May 3.-It is assured that Senior Os-
waldo Renfijo. minister OF the interior,
will be appointed as minister TO France
And Switzerland
The conservatives and liberals having
formed a coalition the fall of the min
istry is regarded as certain, those par
ties having majority in both houses.
Federico Errazurlz, candidate for the
presidency has begun his political tour
through the country. The election will
take place on June 25. Until after that
date there will be no further movements
or instructions of the National Guard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
TO REoRaANIzE CHINESE ARMY
Well Known German Expert Offered the
Position Of Generallssimo.

Copyrighted. 1856. by Associated Press }
Berlin. May 2-colonel Won Liebst. or
Frankfurt-on-the-E -Eder. was offered sew
eral months ago the position OF reorgan-
izer OF the Chinese army. Negotiations
then collapsed. as Colonel Liebst wanted
greater freedom In the choice OF his as
sistants, but II is now learned that after
the Moscow fetes Ii Hung Chang will
personally discuss the matter with Colon
el Won Llebst, who is a great authority
on military technique. II the colonel ac-
cepts he will be appointed generallssimo
OF the Chinese army. While in Germany
Ii Hung Chang intends TO visit the
Krupp works 3t Essen, where he will
place orders for guns. etc
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
INDIAN AFFAIR.

Washington. May 23.-Commissioner OF
Indian Affairs Browning has returned
from New York City where he supeFin-
tended the opening of bids for contracts
for supplying the Indian service. He re-
CARDS the range Of contract prices there
as satisfactory, most of the bids, notably
for coffee, being materially lower than
those of last year, sugar being the only
one showing increase in price
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
EXCELLENT BICYCLE RIDING.
Finishes 50 Close as to Make the De-
cision Unsatisfactory.

San Francisco. May 8.-The National
Bicycle Circuit races took place al Gem
trail Park today. The finishes in the pro-
feasional heats and finals we're terrific
and aroused much enthusiasm. The fea-
lures Of the day were the riding OF Ter
rill brothers. II. Z. McCrea, OF Los An
gelcs, and the defeat Of C. 8. Wells In
HIS heat for two-thirds OF a mile by J.
r. Edwards, In the fast time OF L557s.
J. M. Campbell. the Spokane flyer. rode
In grand form, winning his heat, getting
second place In the semi-hnal and third
place in the final, In one Of the closest
finishes ever seen here between four
men The finish was 20 close that It took
the judges fifteen minutes TO reach a
decision. which. when given. left proba-
bly, half the audience In doubt as TO who
actually won, many claiming II. r. Ter
rill should have had first place. The
time was L52.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
RUSSIAN CRITICISM.
Persistent Series OF Attacks on the Unit
ed States by Its Newspapers.

St. Petersburg. May 2s.-of late there
seems to be persistent series OF attacks
by the Russian press against the United
States Here is one of the most recent,
in the Novosti. II says:
There is an analogy in the relation Of
the United States to Cuba and of Eng
land to the Transvaal. In both instances
the Anglo-Saxon race has shown much
energy. but little delicacy, in its choice
OF means
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Chico, Cal, May 2S.LThis afternoon
Richard Little. aged 5s years, shot his
wife with Winchester rifle and then,
placing the weapon to his own throat,
fired a bullet through his head, using a
stick to spring the trigger. Both died
instantly. The wife was only 10 years
old. Little had been insane for some
time, and constable was on his way
to arrest him for insanity when the crime
was committed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
WANTS TO TALK WITH HIM.

New Haven, Conn. May 2S-rhe Even
ing Leader today prints the following.
Asia A Stamford. gentleman, is au-
thority for the statement that Hon. Sam
uel Fessenden, a member Of the Repub-
lican national committee. and who is a
firm friend onr supporter of Thomas B.
Reed, has been invited to so to Canton
and make a social CALI on Major Nc
Kinley.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

the proportion OF business handled by the
warning lines during the progress OF the
rate war II factor which must deter
mine the terms OF the settlement, II II
not deemed very probable that settle
ment OF the difficulty can be accomplish
ed without difficulty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
RULES OF THE ROAD AT SEA.
English Shipowners Divided as TO the
Washington Regulations.

washington ReSulauonS.
London, May 2.-Delegates from the
ship owners Of the United Kingdom ara
holding private conferences with the
president and leading officials Of the
board Of trade on the rules of the road
at sea, as fixed by the Washington con-
ference. The shipowners themselves are
divided on the regulations OF the confer
ence, which the board of trade wishes to
enforce.
One session opposes any alteration in
the old rules. Another desires to abide
by the international agreement. Their dis
pute about the use of sound signals in
fogs to indicate a ship towing or for
a vessel not under control has been re-
ferred to the board of trade. which ap-
proves simply of adhesion to the lines OF
the Washington conference.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
ARGENTINA INDEPENDENCE DAY

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, May 2S.-The
United States cruiser Lancaster has ar
rived here and all her officers have been
invited to attend "Te Deum" and
gala night at the opera, May 25, Inde-
pendence Day In Argentina.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
TRUSTEE
SALE

OF the Fine Lines Of Mems and Boys Cloth
Ing, Furnishing Goods. Hats, Caps. Boots and
Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas. Blankets.
Quilts, ETC.. at factory prices for cash. at
one price to all alike.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24

The best chemical compound for wash
ing powder Is Soap Foam as It viii
not yellow the Clothes" nor burn the
hands, It's the finest thing In the world
for the bath. One trial will convince
you.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-24
IS THERE =?

Is there man with heart so cold,
That from his family would withhold
The comforts which they all could find
In articles OF FURNITURE Of the right
kind.
And we would suggest at this season a
nice Sldeboard, Extension Table, or set
of Dining Chairs. We have the largest
and finest line ever shown In the city
and at prices that cannot fail to please
the closest buyers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-07-30
TRUSTEES SALE.


w HEnEAs, CYRUS MITCHELL AID
" Matilda j. twiichcll. lia wIte,and clint
], Moon, an unmarried mru, dIt By their Get.
lnlu deed u trust, dated thr Hih day Of iuiy,
lsll, and recorded on the lnt day u August
N1l. "a book En- OF mortgages. pages $50 20
~ inclusive. ~ the records lu the once OF
thc recorder Of doods 81 salt Lake county IN
thu uuIiQrY inow statoI ~ Utah, convey O.
William II. bAc. III Trustee. che following
described real estate, tItuauslln tho said SAT
Lake county, UtAh, Co witt
Commencing ntn point a. feet wet NJ tho
northeast corner ~ lot live lal, block tnirly
IHHl, plat "h" salt Lake cay SURVEY, thence
running south ill fcuf thence wUat 80 feet
thence uurih iH feet thence east % feet to
which siid conveyance whs made 10 trust TO
secure Co thr order OF tue Lombard Invest.
ment company ihe nAl mcnt Of ihc SAID yTus
IWitHhuil anu MauldaJ. Iuuchcll anu Cliut D..
huuu.s one certain promifsufY motto OF even
date Will Haii urud uf trust, Cor thn principal
sum " fourteen hundred Ntll dnllurs, duo
on from The date thereof No tlu rate OF HiN (l
per cent pgr uuuum, payable Hrmi'annuniY,
aud with interest thereon after maturity AZ the
ralc o. Twelve lA percent pot Annum' pay
Whereas IL is provided IN iald deed 81 trast
thHt in c1sc ot neianit in the payment - shif
ptumissofy no g, or u Iuigfost thereon, ~ %
cufg - b nru ,u On any " the coycuunia 20
SAID deed uI trust, the trustee shal uuun the
application II me legal holder OF said note,
coll hud dispose - said premises. and all tho
right title, bcnsdt And equity Of redemption
~ thu taiu Cyrus and MatluA " TwItCheil and
tini Moon, their heirs aud assigns therein.
nt public auction, NJ tho place. IN the mannrr
anu tor tho purposes Do Haii deed ~ iru.t
stated, after nfst giving thitb t'uI 1sya' notice,
aa particularly prntidod tor To- faid decd OF
trust, reference DO which D. hereby made Tor
greater certainty aud
Whereas. DEF ult hHs haeu made in the paw .
mcnt % sad principal note OF gl.t.t, and Ia the
payment ~ an Insurance premium amounting
to 3ii, which Hnld amount has been advanced
by the legal holder VI TIE sad note auf tho
sad principal note and Insurance premium are
eth plat due and unpaid.
Sow, therefore notice IL hereby given that
., the uudcrHishcd, trUattu a. Aforesaid. at tho
ruVucsttut tho loral holder OF said note, aud
under and by virtue uf tho power Hud author.
10y In ne vested By tho said decd OF trust, VAL,
on saturday, the .Hlh, day OF August. i-.H NJ
the hour OF ten O'Clock m Che forenoon ~ said
day cell the above described property, and all
tho right, title. benefit aud equity OF rourmu.
ton N tho said Cyrus and Matilda ! TwItchoil
ami Clint ! Moon their heirs and assigns
therein. at public auction, Tor tho highest and
best price fhe same will bring in chHh, Ht the
front door OF the County Court House, il SALT
Lake CITY, iu tho county OF ~alt Lake. state ~
Utah, Tor the purpose uf paying said motto and
Insurance. aud an costs aud expenses OF ex
ecuting this tfusL
WILLIAM n. pAtE,
Tirst publication July q. 1891