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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13

Commander John r. Merrill. Y. s. n,
wife and daughter. a smooth trip was
made % Alaska. and oil the bu0yg IN
Southeastern Alaska waters were
changed and renovated. on The trip
the towns N I.oring. juneau. KillignoQ
alika. and Port Chester. were visited,
The weather was particularly 1ne dur
ing the entire trip. AZ sitIa more
snow was found on the mountains than
on any previous trip made by the Cot.
umblnc, and considerable snow was al
10 found on the levels AZ sltka Cap
tain Hooper and his charming daugh-
ter were visited. Captain Hooper ls In
charge of the Bering Sea fleot 10 the
revenue service. and is well known "a
Astoria. He will be stationed AZ sitEa
until July lst. and viii then remove
his headquarters 10 Unalaska. a visit
VAS also paid 20 the revenue cutter
Grant one man OF war was in the
harb0r. II. ~. s. Pheasant
The party on the columbine we're all
very much pleased with the trip,
which was one Of the most successful
ever made Upon the return voyage n
stop WAS made at Victoria. where
Captain r. Francis. pilot. was landed
a call was also made at Seattle and
Tacoma AZ the latter place Com
mander Farenholt and party left for
Portland by rail In the harbor at
Tacoma the cruiser Monterey was
found at anchor. where repairs are be-
Ing made 90 her boilers.
Captain Richardson brought back
with him lot Of beautiful cedar pad
dies. both painted and carved. They
are the full-sized paddles made and
used By the Indians OF Alaska. and
are exceptionally fine specimens which
the captain purchased OF an old Indian
In sltka He also brought some beautl-
ful specimens OF quartz from the cele-
brated Treadwell mine. The captain
says that there Is no poverty in Ju-
neau at present, and no beggars are
TO be seen. Everybody is at work, and
hundreds OF prospectors have gone out
this season
Lieutenant Merrill takes charge OF
this district OF the department on July
LIST.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
NEW APPoRTIoNMENT
Payne's Resolution Win Probably Re
ceive Favorable Consideration.


St Louis. June 12.-National Commit
teeman Payne will press his resolution
for a different representation in the
national convention. He wants the ma
tional committee to recommend to the
convention the following:
Resolved, That the national commit
tee recommends to the convention that
hereafter the basis of representation
of the several states shall be fixed
at four delegates at large and one ad-
ditional delegate for each 1000 votes,
or major fraction thereof, cast in each
state for the Republican electoral tick
ct at the last preceding election and
that each territory and the District
of Columbia be entitled to six dele
gates.
on the basis of votes cast at the
election of 1894, the representation
would be as follows; In Washington,
present, s; new. %. Oregon, present,
g; new, H.
The present convention will contain
7OI delegates and under the new ap-
portionment there viii be 11l9. The
scenes through which the national
committee has passed during the few
days it has been considering the con-
tests, will probably influence them to
favorably consider Payne's resolution,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
WEEKLY TRADE REPORT.


New York. June i2-Bradstreets to
morrow win say:
Up TO Wednesday speculation was al
most at a standstIlI. and prices sagg
ed in the absence OF buying support
rather than on the liquidation OF bear
selling. The downward movement bore
the appearance OF a bear raid. for
which the preceding weakening OF
small accounts had prepared the mar
ket,
The crop statement, showing unex-
pectedly favorable conditions in regard
to the wheat yield. benefited the
grangers and the short covering
through the list resulted in general
strengthening OF prices. Gold ship
ments were kept down during the early
part OF the week to 100000 by the Of
fering OF small amounts OF bills drawn
In connection with the sale in the Ana
conda mine to foreign syndicate. To-
day. however. II was announced that
81. 2OO. 900 more would be shipped.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
pLATFonM UNEouIvocAL.

st. Louis. June 12.-It is generally be-
lieved tonight that the declaration in
favor OF gold standard in the Repub-
lican platform will be very emphatic
and unequivccaL When the men from
the East reach St. Louis they viii find
that the close friends of Mckinley are
ready to offer them a financial plank
that they can agree upon without hes
itancy Several drafts Of the platform
have been prepared and it is now be-
lieved that form has been securel
which will be satisfactory. 1t viii de-
clare against the free coinage OF silver,
unless 1t should be brought about by
international agreement. No ratio is
mentioned and in this respect it is
more acceptable to the gold men. 1t
will also declare that the Republicans
are against the debasement Of the cur
rency and are therefore in favor Of the
present gold standard.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13

gates from Virginia, Mississippi and
Louisiana, There was special interest
in the contest from Delaware between
the Addicks and Higgins factions. The
proceedings In this contest were Of a
very spirited character and the re-
marks made BY Senator Higgins and
Mr. Addicks were very personal and
acrimonious. In this case neither dele
cation was seated.
In the Arizona contest members Of
each delegation were awarded a half
seat each.
OF the sixteen delegates from Louis
lana, Ave are for Reed and the others
for Mckinley.
The committee voted TO proceed -
morrow in the contests in the order
reached. whether the parties at inter-
est are present or not.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
coNTEsTs FOR sEATs.

Up to II o'clock tonight the Repub-
llcan national committee had taken
action upon the contests involving 96
seats for the forthcoming national con-
ventlon, leaving 20 still to be passed
upon. OF these 90, SO were disposed of
today, These So include contests on
delegates at large from Delaware, Ari-
zona and Louisiana, and district dele
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
THE RESPONSIBILITY
For the Victoria Disaster Laid Upon
the Street Railway Company.

Victoria, June 12,-After spending
ten days in taking evidence, the cor
oner's jury impaneled to fix the respon-
sibility for the Point Ellice bridge dis
aster of May &c, returned verdict this
afternoon holding the Consolidated
Electric Railway Company directly re-
sponsible for the catastrophe, the city
council of Victoria being guilty of con-
tributory negligence, and the bridge
being classed as quite strong enough
for ordinary traffic, though improperly
constructed and at variance from the
original specifications,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
coRBETT-sHARKEY FIGHT.

San Francisco, June 12.-The civic
federation has decided to make no at
tempt to prevent the Corbett-sharkey
fight, and win leave it to the discretion
Of the chief Of police, The federation
viii appoint a committee to attend the
fight and observe If the law is violated,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
BALL GAMES.

New York. June 12,-Pittsburg, g.
New York, 8,
Brooklyn, June 12-Brooklyn, 4
Cleveland, 8.
Boston, June 1s,-Boston, 15; Cincin-
natl, 5.
Baltimore, June 12,-Baltimore, 6
Chicago, 1,
Portland. June 12.-seattle, IA; Port.
land 10.
Philadelphia, June 12.-Philadelphia
8; Louisville, s.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
CoLUMBINE RETURNS.
Quick and Successful Trip to Alaska
Buoys Renovated and Reset.

Tie lighthouse tender Columbine ar
rived in port at o'clock yesterday
from her Alaska trip. Captain Rich
ardson reports that they left Seattle on
the 2lst or .ay, with Commander Far
enholt and his successor Lieutenant
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
FIRE IN A COAL NINE.
Three Lives Lost-E'gh.y-Two Men
Saved.

st, Louis, June IA special to the
Post Dispatch from Taylorville, ILL.,,
says; The Taylorville Coal Mining
Works were destroyed By llrc this
morning and cighty-fye men were en-
tombed alive. After hours of suffoca-
cation all but three were rescued alive
The fire, caused ty the exploding of
gasoline, spread rapidly through the
mine, cutting oif the men at work on
the lower levels. The flames are still
raging below. and the bodies of the
three men cannot be reached. Twenty
rules also perished, The loss by the
fire will be $4,000, fully insured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
OFF FOR ST. LOUIS.
California Silver Delegates Wore
Badges of Pure Gold.

Salt Lake, June l2.-The California
delegation. and part OF the Nevada
delegation, to the st. Louis convention,
left Ogden in a special train over the
Rio Grande Western.
A large picture of Mckinley adorns
one of the cars, while another carries
the motto. Protection to American in
dustries,"
While the California convention de-
clared for free silver. 1t was notice
able feature that each delegate wore
badge Of pure gold.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13

1t is my opinion that a mans soul
may be buried and perish under a
dung-heap. or in furrow Of the field.
just as wen as under pile Of money
Hawthorne.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed have filed their final accounts in
the estate OF L. Wilson, deceased. ana
the estate of Wilson n Fisher, and that
the county court OF Clatsop county has
set Monda tho 22d day OF Junee 1896,
ut the hour OF 10 o'clock. for the hearing
OF objections. II any there be, to the al
lowanco OF said accounts,
]. Q. A. BoWLBY,
WILEY II. ALLEN,
Executors.
4ooa
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13

Clothing

Tho Hop Lee Clothing Factory and
merchant tAilOrs. at ~ Bond street.
makes underclothlnS to order. Suits
and trousers made to nt perfectly.
Every order punctuAlly on time and
satisfaction guaranteed. Good goods
sold cheap. Call and be convinced.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
HEILBORN & SON
THEASTORIA SWINGS BANK

Acts as trustee for corporations and In
dividuals.
Transact general banking business.
Interest paid on time deposits.
c. II. PAGE. E.......,..........,.....P President
BENZ. YOUNG .Vice-Presldent
FRANK PATTON Cashier
DIRECTORs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13

J. O. A. Bowlby, c. H. Page, Benj
Young. A. 8. Reed, ID. p. Thompson, W.
u Dement,, d. X. Warren.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
ToDAY's ELECTION IN GEORGIA
Democrats Believe They Will Have
$4,000 Plurality.

Augusta Ga, Oct. THE election
for state and county officers is taking
place today. There are two full tick
led by w. Y Atkinson, the present gov
ernor. while Clayborn Wright heads
the ticket put out by the fusion of the
Prohibitionists and Populists.
The Prohibitionists are much en-
Unused as this is the only time they
have ever been given prominence
Democratic leaders are confident of SO. i
coo majority. The fusionists are very
indefinite about their claims. A. E.
Buck, the Republican leader yesterday
issued manifesto advising all Repuh-
hcans to vote for Wright, but Atkinson
is extremely strong with the Negroes
on account of several educational bills
for their interest, which he championed
while a member of the legislature
Atlanta, Ca. Oct. Voting began
throughout Georgia at o'clock this
morning for a governor and full ticket
of state house officers. The weather is
bright and balny and exactly fitted to
bring out a fun vote if anything were
needed to accomplish that result in
addition to the intense interest which
has characterized the campaign. In
this city the early balloting was heavy
and the number and activity of the
workers about the polls, indicated that
no effort was being spared by the Dem
ocratic and Populist managers to bring
out their entire strength
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
MORRILL, CENSURED.
But Not by Name in the Good Temp
lars Resolution

At the session of the Independent Or
der of Good Templars of Kansas this
afternoon the following resolutions were
adopted. No direct reference is made
to Governor MOrrilIs S administration in
the resolutions Grand Chief SeSretary
G. f. Fullemwider stated this afternoon
that it would be violating the rules of
the order to either indOrSe or denOunce
any political party OF administration
lie also stated, however that the mem
bers of the order were perfectly aware
that the prOhiDitOry law had not been
enforced by Governor NOrriu, and that
the order was not in favor of such an
administration.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed
Resolved. That we apprehend the dan
ger that seems to threaten the cause of
constitutional prohibition, we therefore
ure all temperance people in the state
of Kansas without regard to party
church or society affiliations to unite
in one grand effort to place the cause
we cherish far above partisan or sec
tartan feeling, and We call upon all
good people in this state to join US in
this aggressive warfare, until the pro
hibitOry law is as we'll enforced as any
law ON our statute books, and our con
stitutiOnal amendment thoroughly fixed
and planted in the hearts of the people.
Resolved. Inar While We recognize the
fact that there must be a public senti-
ment favorable eto the enforcement of any
law. we all believe it to be a fact that
there is no community within the com
monwealth of Kansas where there is
not sufficient public sentiment favor
able to enforce the laws if the officials
entrusted with the execution of the law
perform their duty.
Resolved. That we extend our thanks
and appreciation to our retiring Grand
Chief Templar. J. f. Culver, for the
noble and self-sacri6cing work he has
accomplished for Good Templary in
this jurisdiction.
Resolved. That we recognize the
paramount Importance of the juvenile
work; the necessity for loyal and eff
cient workers in Good Templary-
MRS. c. E. JONES,
H. i. WING.
Couoroittaa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
DEMocRATIC PLURALITY $4,000
Indications That it Will Reach That
Figure in Florida

Jacksonville, Fla, (Noon)- Returns
from yesterdays election are still very
incomplete. Eighteen counties partly
heard from give Bloxham, Democrat
1000 majority over Gunby, Republican
The indications are that Bloxham will
state. The Republicans have never
made any claim that they would carry
the election and it has simply been a
question as to how large the Den ocrat-
ic plurality would be
The constitutional amendment aboI-
ishing October elections was rstiffsd al
most without exception From the
slight returns so far as received it is
difficult to base an estimate as to Now
the next legislature viii stand for sen
atOr, except that Senator Calls follow
ers viii be greatly i'm the minority The
majority probably Will be between sew
eral candidates In Duval county in
which Jacksonville is situated returns
show the probable election Of J. N c.
Stockston and F. W. Pope, who are ia
vorable to Call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
FoREcAsrE OF GEORGIA
Figures Made by Both Parties at the
Close of Campaign.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. THE Georgia
state campaign was closed last night
by two monster mass meetin gs-one
held by each party and addressed by
their respective chiefs. Several weeks
ago a circular letter was sent out from
Democratic headquarters to the local
candidates and committee chairnen in
all the counties, asking for conservative
estimates Of the vote and majority In
each county.
F'ifty-nine counties have reported and
these show a Democratic plurality OF
Is. OPS Among the SO. Taylor county is
estimated to give 600 Populist major
ity. few others are doubtful The
net Democratic plurality of the So cOun-
ties as indicated by these estimates, viii
be 18,975, leaving out Richmond and
Chatham. 1t is expected that these
counties viii at least offset the Popu-
list plurality in the Tenth district. It
is believed by the Democrats that the
average of the SO counties viii be main
tanned in the state Dividing 1925 by
50 gives a county average Of 320. Multi
plying this by 1871 the number of coun-
ties gives a plurality of 4S $40 for the
state. State Chairman Clay merely
submitted these reports as original in
formation, not making any estimate of
his own.
State Chairman John D. Cunningham
of the POpulist state central committee,
said his correspondence on this subject
was so voluminous that it would take
several days to go through title made
an estimate, however, on his own can
vass on the information he had receiv-
ed
I do not see how Wright's plurality
can be less than 10000. and it may be
25 .0O0 - said he Col. W. L Peek, Popu-
list nominee for congress in this district
was at headquarters yesterday He was
reluctant to make an estimate on the
district. but finally gave 10000 as his
impression of the probable plurality Of
the Popuist state ticket. Col. A e
Buck chairman of the Republican state
central committee, declined to make any
estimate, but said:
The Democratic majority will be
greatly reduced and it may be worse
than thati'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

most experienced politicians and OBJ
servers who could be secured.
It is understood that the poll shows
a vote which viii almost take Chair
man Danforth's breath away The fig
ures are somewhere in the neighbor-
hood Of 250,0 leaving New York city
entirely out of the calculation In
some districts. it is true there has been
considerable silver sentiment, but III
the last four weeks there has been a
tremendous change, and there are prac-
tically no counties that will fail to come
up to Governor MOrtOn's phenomenal
majority of 1884. while in most instances
the Morton vote will be exceeded For
instance, Queens county, where there
has been strong silver sentiment, and
which is claimed by the POpocrats, Is
counted to go for Mckinley by nearly
900.
Conservative politicians. who are en-
gagged in figuring on the city results
said last night that until they made
further and fuller canvass they would
be prepared to see New York city 60
10 600 for Mckinley, and, on the other
hand, they would not be surprised II II
went 10 600 for Bryan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07

for what they believed to be right, and
the north fought as Americans can
fight for what time has demonstrated
was the right Two millions of VoIun-
teer soldiers helped Lincoln enforce
his message to the disunionists in his
first speech at the commencement OF
this debate. 1--WE viii not go out Of the
union and you shall not" The famous
controversy over the house divided
against ITSELF nowhere discussed
more bitterly than here on this plat
FORM ended at AppomattOX. The house
did not fall but it became "au free
The new south, the peopled west. the
enriched east and the prosperous north
can calmly review the issues which SO
radically divided them in the past and
reverently thank God that in the final
conflict and its settlement the leader
Of the forces Of Union and liberty was
the great hearted broad sOuIed, wise
Abraham Iincoln.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
NO WAFER IN BOILER.
This Believed TO be the Reason Of the
Peterton Explosion

The Santa officials are holding an in
vestigation to determine if possible the
cause of the explosion of engine 858 at
Peterton Sunday morning. 1t is
thought doubtful if the exact cause win
ever be known.
There is a rumOr in circulation that q
dynamite bomb may have been placed
on the track with the purpose OF
wreclling the train. There is but little
credit given this rumor by the officials.
In speaking Of this matter an official
said today:
IF there was dynamite on the track
the front portion of the engine would
have struck it first, and that part of
the engine be blown to pieces. Instead
the boiler of the engine was blown out,
and this fact points to a steam explos-
ion
Another case of a locomotive explod-
ing while in motion, almost exactly
similar to the explosion Of S58, occurred
on the Santa Fe some years ago The
cause OF this explosion was an insult
fiency Of water in the boiler, and it is
the general opinion that the Sunday
morning explosion was due to the same
cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
CAN'T ALL HEAR nrKINLEY.
So he Addresses the Delegations in
SectiOns

Canton. O.. Oct. THE second meet
ing Of the day was a joint demonstra-
tion by Ashland and Geaugie county.
Ohio, and was held in the tabernacle
The weather out of doors was cold and
dismal The Ashland county delegation
came in a special of eight coaches. 1t
was an enthusiastic party. consDicu-
Gus for the many aged people. Several
men were pointed out as over so years
Of age, one couple which walked down
the aisle of the hall. was man and wife
both over so, but as enthusiastic al the
young bioods. The Geaugie county par
ty came in two special trains and NUM-
bered about 5000 people. Addresses
We're made On behalf of Ashland coun-
ty by Dr. g. Hess and on behalf Of
Geaugie county by Judge Canfield, of
Chardon.
Before the speaking began it became
apparent that the hail could not accom-
modate those assembled and those ap-
preaching and it was decided to address
Ashland county and the first train load
from Geaugie- Next a speech was de-
liVered to the second crowd from Geau-
sic and when that was concluded a
large crowd from Parkersburg. West
Virginia was given possession of the
IElIl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
STRIKE rs OVER.
The Operators on the Canadian Pacific
Return to Work.


Montreal. Oct. THE operators
Strike on the Canadian Pacific is over.
All strikers with the exception Of those
who committed acts of violence have
returned to work.
Peoria, Ill. Oct ii. R. T Austen
received a telegram just before noon
today from Canada as follows:
strike on Canadian Pacific declared
off at a. IN. today. Settlement ar
rived at through board of Cancellation,
and company agrees that all men shall
be taken back except those guilty of
destroying property or criminally jeop-
ardizing life. Also agrees to recognize
o. r. FL and it's members. The ques-
tion of rules and salaries is to be taken
up by the telegraphers and the hve gen
eral superintendents of the system. The
management gives assurance that jus
tiee will be done to all 1t is under
stood. also. that no striker is to be
prosecuted"
This the O. r T. regards as a ma
terial victory. and the recognition Of
the order by the Canadian Pacific viii
undoubtedly result in the dispatchers
and telegra piers securing a contract
governing the rules and pay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-07
FLOWER PARADE BIG.
Kansas City's Procession Contained
$50 Vehicles.

Kansas City, Oct. Forty blocks of
flower covered vehicles, many of them
Whole presided over by ..IIween Kar-
nation" (BIrs Smith B. Hall of St
Paul, passed through the business
streets today. lit constituted the an
nual flower parade inaugurated last
year and was one of the most beautiful
and extravagant displays Of flowers
ever witnessed here
Kween Karna ton, surrounded by a
court of beautiful young women, rode
on a gorgeous, flower bedecked barge.
and following her came $50 equipages
of all descriptions. literally covered
with flowers Twenty bands were dis
tributed through the parade and thous-
ands of people lined the streets through
" .leh Il naesal