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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
THE RAILROAD BIDS
CONTRACTORS ARE IN THE CITY
AND THE PAPERS WERE FILED
YESTERDAY.
Bridge over the Bay Nearing Compile
ton and Trains WIN lie Running
into Astoria for this Summer.

Mr.. A. u. Hammond. Messrs. Larser
Il Grecnough. and Mr. Nelson Bennett
arrived In the city yesterday. The bid,
ior the construction OF the balance OF th,
line OF railroad abpye Tongue Point tC
Goble. the pile driving through the city
water frontage. and the depot at scoW
Bay were filed with the engineers yes
tcrday afternoon. II Is Understood that
Messrs. Bennett, Larson Il GreenoIgh,
and Corey Brothers are among the bid
dcrs II will take the engineers several
days TO figure up the various proposi-
tlons and make the awards. The results
will be announced AS early as possible,
as Mr.. Hammond Is anxious 10 push the
work as rapidly as can be.
In conversation with an Astorian rep
resentatlve yesterday evening, MIR. liam
mond stated that owing TO the shortness
OF time 1t would now be very difficult
matter TO have the depot and grounds at
Scow bay ready for the summer travel;
but that trains would be running into
the city from Seaside very soon, whether
they got up as far as Scow Bay or not.
1t is difficult to realize the amount OF
work which will be necessary In order
to put trains through the city, Every
thing must be built on piles, and the
work for the foundations Of the depot
and side tracks. wharves and turntable
will cost ten times as much as the build
ing itself There will also be small
round house near the depot to accom-
modate engines which cannot be con-
veniently run over TO Flavel.'
when questioned about the service be-
tween Astoria, Warrenton. Flavel and
Seaside. Mr.. Hammond stated that prob
ably at the beginning trains would be
run across the bridge at intervals OF two
or two and one-half hours. The fares
charged across the bridge will be reason
able, and TO residents on the west side
and those using the trains every day we
will make cheap communication rates.
Trains will be run to suit the require
ments OF traffic.
Contractors Wakefield & Jacobsen. who
returned to Portland last night, said that
they would have the bridge completed
and ready for business In about three
weeks time
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
WILLING TO TRY 1T.

Chicago Post,
Have you read that book on the train
ing of childrenF" he asked.
~ have" she replied. II have read
It through carefully, as you requested"
And you will be guided by it,"
THAT is for you to say she answered
For met" he exclaimed II am not
the one who looks after the children"
But you are the one who furnishes
what Is necessary In the nursery to carry
out your theories in regard to bringing
up children"
He looked n little dubious, but he final
ly asked what 1t was necessary to have
In order to carry out all the provisions
OF the latest book OF instructions for
mothers.
"a maid or a nurse for each child"
she replied.
Great mackerel!" he cried. "Three
servants for the childrenl'
ut would be impossible to live up to
the rules laid down by this book with
any less" she answered, "and in addi-
ton to that we must have a governess
and dancing master"
Throw It away" he said, gloomlly.
TITS like all the rest Of them, written
to tell people who don't have to take
care of their children how 1t should be
done"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
FOUGHT A FEMALE MANIAC
To Prevent Her Being Crushed by an
Approaching Train on a Trestle.


Cleveland, o.. May l2-on a railroad
trestle with a fast train rapidly ap-
preaching. Mary Bykazik. OF Berea, was
almost miraculously rescued from death
by policeman and two railroad men to-
day
Mary became insane at her home in
Berea, and escaping the vigilance of her
friends left the house, She started for
Cleveland. and reached the Nickle Plate
trestle in the city, From tie to tie she
began the perilous journey across the
trestle and had succeeded In passing the
guards on the drawbridge portion At
that moment the whistle Of the fast ex
press was heard, and the next moment
the train, getting the target, dashed
around the curve at Jennings avenue.
Patrolman McTigue had seen the peril
of the woman and started for her. At
the same time the two bridge tenders
started for the woman and caught her
by one arm just as McTigue graSped the
other, Then began a desperate struggle.
The woman semed possessed of more
than human strength, and fought with
great fury. Back and forth on the Slip
perry ties between the steel rails the
three men struggled with the woman.
misstep on the part OF any one of them
meant fall to the ground 10 feet below.
The train was rapidly bearing down on
them. The shrill whistle re-echoed in
their ears, the pound of the engine on
the rails was heard close to them just as
the men succeeded by u violent effort
in springlng across an open space OF
nearly three feet and landing on the
next track. The train sped by, leaving
the men struggling with the woman, who
seemed bent on throwing herself over
the trestle. She was finally subdued
somewhat, and was taken TO the county
Jail on an insanity warrant. She has
the hallucination that she knows all the
pormlnent men of the country, and
wants to see them. The woman is about
40 years OF age.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
MONUMENT TO
A BRAVE SOLDIER
Heroic Equestrian Statue Of General
Hancock UnyaiIed in the Ma
tlOnaI Capital.
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT
Defined the Good Results Of the Monument
senator rslmer rsid a Glow
Ing Tribute to the Dead
hero's kidoN.

Special TO the Astorian.
Washington, May 1.-THE heroic statue
Of General ". g. Hancock was unveiled
today. President Cleveland made a brief
address in which he said:
"A grateful government today pays
tribute TO the memory of our country's
noblest sons and brayest defenders. VIII
iingiy. prompted by a patriotic appre-
citation Of valiant deeds in time of war
and Its recognition OF civic virtues in
time Of peace. We give a monument TO
the dead; but the dead rndows our gift
with a significance which makes It or
priceless value 10 the living. II Is an
open book constantly teaching a lesson
OF sincere and steadfsst love OF country
Those who look upon It's grand propor-
tions In years TO come viii be reminded
Of such Sacrihce and service as have
made our nation great and our people
happy. With this monument before our
eyes those in public station Sho are
charged with the peoples interests. ana
with the making and execution OF their
laws, can hardly forget that honest ef-
forts 10 secure public veal and stern
insistence, at all times. upon the faith
ful and unselfsh discharge OF the public
duty In the places they occIpy. are as
essential TO the safety and preservation
OF all that Americans hold dear as BRAY
cry and heroism on the field OF battle"
Senator Palmer's address was devoted
to u eulogy OF the manly and soldlerly
qualities OF General Hancock. and con-
tanned q beautiful tribute to his wife.
who was his biographer Referring to
the Rebellion. Senator Palmer said.
Now that We have ceased to struggle
against each other. We know with abso-
lutte confidence that men Of every section
and OF all parts OF the great republic
are equally patriotic and alike willing
and ready TO defead the integrity OF the
Union and the honor OF the nation
against all and every foe.
But at the beginning OF the strife be-
tween the sections, officers OF the army
were embarrassed by difficulties Of alto
gether a different character For the
most part they had been educated to-
gether in thenationa military school.
they knew each other well and none OF
them doubted the courage and resolution
OF the other They were citizens of dif-
ferent states and some Of them were
overcome by the delusion that their para
mount allegiance was Iue 10 the state
OF their birth or OF their domicile.
when l characterize the theory OF
primal allegiance to the states as de-
lusion, l confess that the embarrass-
ments of army officers in the seeding
states were cruel
III some officers OF the army erred
even to a criminal extent, 1t must not
be forgotten that their homes we're threat
ened with invasion and they only shared
the fortunes OF those they loved"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
AT THE PIcKET LINK.
The A. r. c.'s Production 10 BE Grand
Success.


Everything points 10 the A =. C.'s big
dramatic production In Fishers Opera
House on Friday night being splendid
success In every way Yesterday morn
INK the box ofiice was opened AZ the
New York Novelty Store and by o'clock
In the evening nearly 10 seats had been
booked. The house will without doubt
bo crowded TO the doors at the Picket
Line" lends Itself 10 the very best sf-
forts OF amateurs and no chance TO make
every scene perfect has been neglected.
The two battle scenes (among the hard
est OF stage productiOnD are being pre-
pared with Il faithfulness 10 every detail.
while the fourth act. consisting for the
most part OF scenes In camp and the
humoru OF soldier nfe during the war.
will remind many Grand Army man
IN the audience OF the time when he was
an active participant In such frolics
The story Of the play is thoroughly
good. with n ine plot, and un abundant
vein OF humor throughout. white the
stirring ciimAxea and pathetic situa tions
are excellent An orchestra OF eleven
pieces has been engaged. and It's mem
bers will play llsi Of entirely new Sc
lections. including some Of the fhvoriie
battle marches. a large body OF mem
berH OF the club will attend the show to-
Rethcr They will be profisely decorate
81 with the blue and white colors The
theatre itself IL being very tastefully
drnpcd In the same cOlorN The mem
bcrH OF the clubs reception committee
will act as ushers. and take charge OF
the seating OF the audience.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
MATTER IS SETTLED
COMPROMISE on THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA DEEP WATER
HARBOR.
Advisabllity Of the Proposed Amendment
Referred TO Commission to Make
an Investigation.

Washington. May l2-The animated
contest which has proceeded for the last
four days in the senate over a deep W.T.
ter harbor on the southern coast OF
California was brought to a close today
by compromise between the conflicting
interests.
The issue has been between the ports
OF Santa Monica. the terminus OF the
Southern Pacific, and San Pedro, the To-
cality urged by the California senators.
Frye, chairman OF the commerce COM
mittee, finally harmonized the differences
by referring a determination as between
Santa Monica and San Pedro to a COM
mission to consist OF three civil engineers
a naval officer and an officer of the
coast survey.
The compromise was accepted by the
California senators and was unanimously
passed. An amendment urged by Nor
gan limiting 1.-THE expenditures under
contract authorizations TO ten millions
annually led TO a long debate. A motion
by Vest to table the amendment failed,
yeas Is; noes 81. An agreement was
reached to dispose Of the bill tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
NELSON BENNETT,
The Well Known Railroad Contractor of
Tacoma. Now Visiting in Astoria.

MIR. Nelson Bennett, OF Tacoma. the
well known railroad contractor. who
built II large portion OF the Northern
Pacific railroad. arrived In Astoria yes
terday, Mr.. Bennett is here primarily TO
figure on the contract for the completion
OF the Astoria railroad, When seen last
evening by an Astorian representative,
he said In answer to questions:
Yes, | amo here looking around,
want to see what the situation is, ana
may put In bid on your railroad"
When asked about the political situa-
ton In Washington, Mr.. Beunett stated
that OF course the silver element were In
the majority, but that rs party matters
now stood, he thought there would be
no Rntagonism on the part of the dele
gates to the st. Louis convention against
any proposition which met the approval
OF the majority. Some OF us are for
solid money, while perhaps more favor
free silver, Our state convention will
meet on the l4th. and we can then know
something more definite In regard TO the
matter"
How is general business ut the Sound
ana ut IAcOmA r
shipping and manufacturing industries
on the Sound are picking up. General
business Is rather quiet. Tacoma is i'm
proving considerably. and her shipping
interests are n large factor in her gen.
eral prosperity. Our statlsticians esti-
mate that last year eighty per cent OF
the tea received on the Pacific coast
from the Orient passed through the port
OF Tacoma. We are now shipping about
1900 tons OF coal per day to California
points, besides a large amount distrlb-
uted for domestic consumption
Concerning your railroad here, all l
can say Is that Astoria Is fortunate in
deed in having secured man like Mr..
Hammond to carry on the work. He
is man Of ability, means and OF the
highest integrity, and your people can
rest assured that he is not only building
you first class railroad, but one which
will prove to be "A most important one In
tho near future"
II VIII be remembered that Nelson
Bennett made his great reputation by
the construction OF the long tunnel for
the Northern Pacific through the Cas-
cade range. He is a man OF wide expe-
rlence In this class of work He has also
made something of reputation as the
proprietor OF various newspapers Up to
within a short time ago he was the own
er Of the Tacoma Ledger. and said that
he got his first idea Of putting in Limo
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
EXCITEMENT IN STOCKS
San Francisco Change the Scene OF
Much Buying and Selling.

San Francisco. May l2.--It was a very
lively day today on the stock board, az
the market stocks opened strong ana
continued the upSard tendency Of the
preceding day. Hale and Norcross sold
as high as t2S; consolidated California
& Virginia at 800: Chollar at Sz.s5: Oc-
cidental at 500: Best and Belcher AZ
SL3 and ophir at s255. The Gold HIll
stock moved up in sympathy with the
Comstocks and Best and Bel;her rose TO
s0c.
The business done was enormous for
these times, and no such excitement
has been experiences since the furry
commenced. Over 1000 shares were sold
at the regular sales Of the hoard, while
between-board sales were twice as large.
The aharpest rise In all comstock stocks
took place betweea-boarls and then the
figures were reached as quoted. in the
afternoon session there was a down.
ward movement and all 3toeks receded,
closing lower than they opened. The lat
est informal prices were: chollar. t2.O
bid. S275 asked: Consolidated California
and Virginia, t320530; ophlr. s. esd2 %;
Hale and Norcross, tis50IO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
oUARRELLED OVER A HORSE.

oakesdale, Wn., May l2-Harry Nc
Kay, aged 10, is lying at the point OF
death from wound in the head, the
work of his l5-year-old brother Tommy.
The brothers quarreled over horse, ana
Tommy seized heavy stove litter ana
hurled 1t ut his brother. striking his
head and making deep cut through the
skull. Harry fell to the lloor uncon-
scious, the blood oozing from the wound,
which Is about thre inches above the
back of the ear. The patient is resting
easy, with chances of life and death
about equal. Tommy has not been ar
rested, but probably will be.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
LADY MACCABEEs.
Very Pleasant Entertainment Given at
Carruthers' Hall Last Night.

The local lodSe of Lady Maccabees
gave very pleasant entertainment at
Carruthers' hall last evening. The house
was packed. The program, which fol-
lows. was delightfully."- rendered ana
highly Appreciated:
Instrumental solo, Mrs Richard Cur
rams; selection, Mandolin Club: vocal So
10. Miss Mary Feeley: recitation, Master
Arthur Bosworth; instrumental solo,
Miss Thiel: vocal solo. Miss kearney:
recitation. Miss Dickerson; local duet,
Miss Mary Feeley and Miss Kate Nc
Cue: recitation, Miss Florence Hough;
vocal solo, Mrs. Bosworth; selection,
Mandolin Club.
After the rendition of the program
those present repaired to Fishers Hall.
where dancing occupied the time until
midnight.
1t was due to the efforts of Mrs. Cur
rams, Mrs. Bosworth, Miss Dickerson,
Miss Feeley, Miss McCue, and Miss
kearney, that the entertainment was so
successful. The Lady Maccabees de-
sire to thank Mrs, Currans for her kind
ness in assisting them; also the others
who so cheerfully aided in making the
entertainment such a grand success.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
ASTORIA, OREGON WEDNESDAY MORNING MAY 49, 1896

type machines from hearing OF and cR-
amlning tho ono in use IN tho Astorian
ONCE. Tho Ledger has hye Of these ma.
chimes.
II II worth noticing, In passing, that
II. M Mr. Bennett EayH. In iSgs Tacoma
handled ~ per cent Of the tea trade of The
Pacific coast. that Astona. under the
nov condition OF things. and with the
now line OF China steam srp. may expect
a share OF this most profitable trade.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
RUSSIA INTERVIEWS.

Shanghai May 12--J. Smith. agent OIL
the Russian Steam Navigation Company,
and also agent for various American
missions. has secured the Foreshore, at
Chez Foo. belonging to Ferguson & Co.,
agents for steamships and a New Yorl
life insurance company. Other firms
objected. but Russia intervensd and the
Chinese acceded to the request OF the
Russian vice-consul.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
BRIEF BUT BREEZY.

Cleveland. May l2-The session OF the
Methodist Episcopal general conference
today was brief. but breezy Considera-
BILE oratory was INDUCED in over the
headlines Of one Of the morning papers
which made II appear that a conference
delegate had denounced the Christian
EndeaFor Society as idlotic because IL
prayed for the conversion OF Colonel In
gersoL The delegate denied using the
language and the inciden, closed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
THE WOMAN WAS PLucKY.

Spokane, May 12-Thomas Griffin. a
prominent farmer residing with his wife
and two children near Oakesdale. this
county, criminally assaulted Bessie Gum,
the 1-year-old daughter of j. w. Gum.
a merchant, today. Gum started after
Griffin with a rifle to kill him. He was
confronted at the door by Mrs. Griffin,
who, when she learned Of her husbands
crime. locked the doors and with Il club
beat Griffin severely in the sight of their
Children
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
NEW YORK LIFE IGNORANT.

New York. May 12-In the absence OF
President j. j. Mccall. the officials OF
the New York Life Insurance Company
were unable to give the information in
regard to the Foreshore, or disputed ter
ritory. which the Russians have secured
at Chez Foo. None Of the officials had
any knowledge of the company's hav-
ing any interest in property in that par
ticular place
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
OPENING NEW YORK RACES.

New York, May 12,-The opening Gay
at Morris Park was a success, fully
l60OO people attending to see the Metro
politan handicap run. The track was
in good condition.
Counter Tenor won, st. Maxim second,
Sir Walter third; time, ;5S
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13

tional. as class Legislation, operating
against the receipts Of the owner. which
are construed as property The court
also holds that drugstores and other
places operating soda fountains, etc,
cannot be- compelled TO sell TO colored
persons or any one else II not desired.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
BASEBALL.

Chicago, May 12-Chicago, 8; Boston 2,
st. Louis, May r. Baltimore 10, St,
Louis s.
Pittsburg, May l2.-New York s. Pitts
burg I,
Louisville, May l2.-Brooklyn 9. Louis
Vile s.
Cleveland, May 12.-Cleveland 10. Phila-
delphia s.
Cincinnati, May 12.-washlngton G, Gin
cinnati 4.
Portland. May 12-Portland profession
ais II, Multnomah A. A. Club {.
Tacoma, May 12-Victoria, s; Tacoma, l.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
WEDDING IN THE ARMY.

San Rafael. Cal. May 12.-At noon to-
day Walter Scott Hobart, a young mill
ionaire and noted horseman, was mar
ried to Miss Anna H. Williams. daugh-
ter Of Pay Director Williams. U. s, NJ.
and a niece of Major General ]. W. For
sythe. U. S. A.. commanding the depart
ment OF California.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
THE HAWAIIAN FIELD.

Tacoma, May 12-At the officers coun-
Gil of the Salvation Army, conducted
here today by Commander Booth-rucker,
the commander called for volunteer to
take charge of the work in the Hawaiian
field just opened up by the army. Ad-
Jutant Simonson, of Seattle, volunteered,
and was promptly ordered to the islands
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
SCHOONER WRECKED.

Tillamook. May l2-The gasoline
lumber schooner Hernster, of San Fran
cisco, while crossing out over the Ne
halem river bar with big load of lum-
ber, went ashore on the north spit 1t
was found necessary to jettison the deck
load and 1t is though the vessel will
float off at the next high tide
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool May 2-Wheat-Spot, quiet;
demand, poor; No. . red winter, 5s 6lSd;
No. l, hard Manitoba, IS 4d; No. l Cali
fornia, Is Id
Hops-Unchanged.
Portland, May Observation-Disclosures
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
NoRrHERN PACIFIC SALE.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 12-The sale OF
the properties of the Northern Pacific
railroad viii begin on or about August
l. There are something like 100000
acres of land to be sold among other
things.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
SUNDAY BARBER SHOPS.

Springfield, ILL.,, May l2-The supreme
court today rendered a decision holding
the barber shop Sunday law unconstitu-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
SHOT IN A SALOON.
Great Nephew of Jeff Davis Killed Be-
cause Would Not Trust a Drink.

Paris, KY, May l2-Jack b. Alexan-
der, great-nephew of Jeff Davis, was
shot and mortally wounded today at his
saloon In this city, by John Steers. a
brakeman. He had refused to trust
Steers for n drink.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13

Parties desiring the best OF job printing
at the lowest prices she aid call at the
Astorian Job office before going else
where.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-13
TRUSTEE
SALE

OF the Fine Lines Of Mems and Boys Cloth
Ing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and
Shoes. Trunks. VallSeS. Umbrellas, Blankets,
Quilts, etc.. at factory prices for cash, at
one price TO all alike.