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The herald., 1896-07-08

today. After q brief but decisive bat
tie in the arena, the silver men indica-
ted their supremacy. They wrested from
the hands Of the gold phalanx the con-
troll of the convention and gathered the
reins Of power in their own hands.
There was reminiscence of that other
great coliseum whose great fall mark
ed the destruction of an empire, where
men were butchered to make Roman
holiday, about it all. A champion who
has so often entered the lists to do bat
tie in Democracy's cause. amid the ring
ing shouts and wild acclaim of his party,
was put to the sword that silver might
be supreme. 1t was with reluctance
that many of the friends of Senator Da
vid B. Hill turned their thumbs down as
the arrogant patricians Of the empire did
when the populace cried for mercy. But,
arena to the blare of the trumpet and the
clang Of steel, the silver men beat back
their sympathies and hardened their
hearts that the issue might be squarely
decided, even though 1t involved the
doom Of one whom they delighted to
honor in the past. BY one of those
strange, fateful coincidencies, it was
Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia who
-FOUR years ago at the Wigwam, nomi-
mated Mr.. Hill for the presidency, who
was selected to give the fatal blow to the
man whom he would have exalted to the
first place in the republic. No more elo
quent commentary on the revolution
which had divided the party and made
this convention SO memorable could he
needed. 1t was not without a wall of
agony that some of the spectators. who
could not fathom the mysteries of DO
litical maneuvering and the necessity
of grinding men beneath the heel saw
the old champion, whose slogan and
proudest boast was II am Democrat"
go down. Even after Senator Daniel
had reached the platform and assumed
the gavel they called loudly for the de-
feated leader, but the defeated leader
who had tasted the bitterness of defeat
before. as well as the sweetness of vic
tory, only smiled grimly.
This was. the first result of this re-
markable convention, which is ready to
sacrifice all else that the white banner
The herald., 1896-07-08

He recognized Delegate Waller of Con-
necticut when order was restored.
with the consent of the convention
l will give way to the gentleman from
New Jersey" said Waller, and Mr.. Nc
Dermott, heavily built man, with
white waistcoat, made his way to the
platform and began to say something
which merely brought upon him a storm
of louder" Raising his voice, McDer
mott spoke Of New Jersey as the only
state north of Mason and Dixon's line
which always cast it's electoral vote for
The herald., 1896-07-08

men intend to hold caucus as soon as
a deadlock develops.
The last feature of decoration to be
put UP within the convention hall was
the picture of the Democratic president.
1t was due to some question as to the
exact propriety of using a picture of
living man, it being urged by some that
statues and portraits of living person.
ages should not be put up in public
places.
AS Mr. Cleveland is the only living
Democratic president, the question ap-
The herald., 1896-07-08

piled more particularly to the heroic rep
resentation of him. 1t was finally de-
cided to put up the pictures of both liv-
ing and dead, but the work was not COM
pleted until few hours before the con-
vention opened. 1t relieved the decora-
tors of long suspense.
The herald., 1896-07-08
SENATOR DANIEL IS CHOSEN
And the Power Of the Free Silver
Majority Proved
The Overwhelming Victory Is Glory Enough
for q Day
At the Meeting Of the Committee on Perman.
snt Organization cslifornia's Senator
White II Selected for Perman.
ent Chairman
Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CHI CAGO, July I'm the magnificent
and capacious Coliseum in Jackson park.
beneath clear skies. with a cool, invig-
Grating breeze swapping at the flags and
trappings, and the blue waters of Lake
Michigan stretching away to the north,
the Democratic national convention met
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
December 2S, 1896.
BIDS FOR sPILEs WANTED.


Bids will be received at the office Of
Elmore, Sanborn & Co, in Astoria, Or
egon. until January 5, 1897, for the fol-
lowing spiles:
100 spiles 10 inches at butt, inches at
top. 45 feet long.
100 spiles 12 inches at butt, 5 inches
to inches top, 45 feet long,
100 spiles IA inches at butt, inches to
Q inches top, Is feet long,
200 spiles II to IS inches at butt. 10
to 12 inches top, 45 feet long.
All of said spiles to be of good fir
timber, peeled, bored and sharpened.
Contractor to furnish all chain neces-
sary for the proper rafting thereof, and
all to be delivered at the station Of the
American Star Packing Company, at
the mouth Of the Chinook River. in the
state of Washington. during the month
Of February, or part in the month OF
February and part In the month of
March. 1897. The right being reserved
to reject any or all bids received.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
WHAT HE OVERLOOKED.

II was evident that something preyed
upon his mind. and, as he was unusual
ly light-hearted. they wondered what Il
could be.
AN oversight" he said by way OF ex-
PLANTATION. when asked about H. Per
haps not a serious one" he added, but
still enough to trouble me considerably.
| thoughtlessly let 1t slip Thanksgiving
Day"
Let what slip?"
why. the thanks that must be due
from every sensible person in view Of
the fact that there won't bea partlcu-
larly large assortment Of bicycle adver-
tlscments 20 worry one with their con-
fiicting claims for a matter Of three or
four months. Just think Of what long
rest that isr'-Chlcago Post.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
PROPOSAL FOR A BRIDGE,


Notice is hereby given. that scaled
Plans. Specifications. Strain Diagrams
and Bids WIN be received by the County
Court. OF the State OF Oregon. for Clat-
sop county. until Wednesday. February
Sd. 1897, at o'clock p. m. for the build
ing, erection and construction OF a
draw bridge across Young's River. in
Clatsop County, Oregon. according to
such plans. specifications and diagrams.
Said bridge to be located at one Of the
following points. and herein designated
as locations Nos. and ..
Location No. being a point on the
north bank Of Young's River at the
intersection Of the east line OF the town
OF Cases Astoria, with said river. Said
point and direction OF crossing being
located and described upon the map Of
said river on file in the Office OF the
County Clerk. The bridge at this loca-
ton TO be an Iron or Steel Draw, with
30 foot openings. and i6-foot pile trestle
approach on each side thereof
Location No. 2-Being a point on the
north bank of Youngs River, at the
intersection Of Seventh street, OF the
City OF Astoria, extended south TO said
river, Said point and direction OF cross
ing being located and described upon
the map Of said river on file in the Of
fee of the County Clerk. The bridge
at this location to be an Iron or Steel
draw with lSO foot openings, and 16-foot
pile trestle approach on each side there
of Each bidder shall deposit with his
bid cash or certified check, payable to
the order of the County Clerk, to the
amount OF ten per cent of his bid. which
shall be forfeited to the county, in case
the award is made TO him and he fails,
neglects, or refuses for a period of two
days after such award is made, TO enter
into contract and file his bond in the
manner required by and to the satis-
faction Of said County Court.
The plans, specifications and dia-
grams. selected by the County Court.
win be subject TO the approval of the
Hon. Secretary OF War of the United
States. The payment for said contract |
to be made by warrants or the Special |
Road Fund of the County, one half up !
on the completion and acceptance of
the contract, and one half one year
thereafter. The right is hereby reserv-
ed to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the County Commission |
ers, F. 1. DUNBAR,
County Clerk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
the FaVOTlts Home RsRSdQ.

For all diseases caused by arrangement
Of the Liver, kidneys, and Stomach.
Keep Il always In the house and you
will save time and Doctors Bills, and
have at hand an active, harmless and per-
feetly safe purgative, Alternative and tonic.
II you feel dull, debllltated, have frequent
headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appe-
tite and tongue coated, you are suffering
from torpid liver or bilIousness, and SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR will cure you.
II you have eaten anything hard to
digest, or feel heavy after meals or sleep
less at night, a dose Of SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR will relieve you and bring
pleasant sleep.
II at any time you feel your system
needs cleansing and regulating without
violent purging, take SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR.
. J. II. Zeilin s. Co., Philadelphia
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

Captain Evans. of the British bark
La Escooesa. who has been In the hos
pltal several days suffering from pncu'
monla. says the Ledger. returned 20
his vessel yesterday.
The La ESc0ccsa was gaily dressed
yesterday with eyergrcens. Fir branches
$40 or three feet high were displayed
erect from each masthead. the tips
Of every yard arm on the spanker and
Jibbooms. The work was done by the
lhips crew Christmas eve. Christmas
was celebrated ON the ship yesterday
with II splendid dinner. In which the
american bird and English plum pud-
ding were the star dishes. Good din
nrrp were served aboard other ships
IN the harbor
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The shipping u cigarettes to the ORR
cnt lA comparatively new feature In
the tobacco trade. II only being n few
weeks since the FIRST shipment Of any
of this class ~ goods was sent west
ward on one Of the Northern Pacific
company's steamers Each succeeding
steamer % leave Tncoma for the Orient
has consignment Of cigarettes on
board and now the railroad companies
are beginning TO realize that there may
be n source of considerable revenue
In the business for them and are max
lng special rate on the little pests.
which II is supposed will induce man
ufaoturers To send their product via the
Sound. In recent adition 20 the Joint
west mound freight taTtf from the
Atlantic seaboard 90 Tacoma, Seattle
and Portland. which has just arrived
nj the local ONCE Of the Great Nor
thern the following items are Of gen.
eral interest TO shippers:
Cigars and cigarettes in boxes. strap
ped with wood or iron. AZ the ends
and corded In the center. the cord TO
pass In and out OF every board on the
four sides OF the box. and the ends Of
which shall be sealed. rate Of t2.i0
per 100 pounds viii be made. the rate
10 also apply from North Carolina
points where Chicago rates apply. Rates
are also quoted on plug and smoking
tobacco from the same points and de-
scribing methods OF packing.
Coffee In sacks. from the Atlantic sea-
board TO Pacific coast terminals Is rated
at rs cents per hundred weight in car
load lots; cotton waste in bales cost
81 per hundred weight less than car
load lots and 90 cents per hundred
weight In carloads. Rates are also
given on furniture and pipe fittings
which are not found in the regular
tarfr The rates on these commodities
went into effect on the 2ist OF this
month.
An amendment to the existing lum-
Der tariff has also been issued. quoting
rate from North Pacific points TO
Prairie du Chen on FIR lumber Of 50
cents per one hundred pounds. and on
shingles and lumber other than fir. 60
cents per hundrer.-Ledger.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
WHITE HOUSE ETIQUETTE.
The Unwritten Laws Which Govern
the Presidents Social Position.

Illustrated American.
When the president and his wife drive
out the president sits on the right hand
seat and his wife ON the left.
II there are others in the carriage
whether ladies or gentlemen, they must
sit with their backs to the horses
When Mrs, Cleveland was first married
she tried the experiment Of placing hel
mother opposite the president and her
self in the presidential landau. but the
people laughed at 1t so immoderately
and professed to think Mrs. Folsom (aS
she was them to be the maid, that II
was speedily dropped, When the pres
ident's wife drives alone she sits In the
right-hahd corner-the place of honor,
The lady OF the White House cannot
set foot within those splendid houses
in Washington whose flagstaffs mark
the foreign embassy or legation. She
could not go without the president. and
as an embassy or legation is techni-
cally part of the country it repre-
sents, the president could not go-so
that she never sees the inside OF a
diplomatic house as long as she pre-
sides at the executive mansion. The
president dimes only at cabinet houses,
and his wife cannot dine anywhere
without him. President Arthur dined
with judges Of the Supreme Court and
with senators, but as he had no wife,
the whole system was very much sim
plifed for him, The presidents wife
may, II she chooses, go to luncheons
where there are no gentlemen, or to
teas. both being regarded as strictly
informal; but the danger Of giving Of
fense by accepting one invitation and
refusing another is so great that Il is
seldom OF never risked.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Bonita Channel-California
II Is reported that Bonita Channel
buoy. Black No. 3, is 600 feet due eas,
OF It's proper position. II 30, It will be
replaced as soon as practicable.
This notice affects the List OF Bea,
cons and Buoys, Pacific Coast, 1896
Page Is.
BY order OF the lighthouse board.
FRANK COURTS,
Commander U. S. Navy,
Inspector 18th Lighthouse District.
Office OF United States Lighthouse In
spector. Twelfth District, San Fran
cisco, Cal. December 26, 1896
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The weather was very rough outside
yesterday. and no ships crossed In.
The steamship Columbia sailed yes
terday morning for Columbia with a
general cargo.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

TO CURE a CO. n IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails TO cure. 26c. For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The Bay Of Fundy has the highest
tide In the world. II rises foot every
Ave minutes, and sometimes attains q
height Of seventy feet.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
HstorIs and Portland Steamers.

R r. Thompson leaves Astoria at 7 a.
m. daily except Sunday Leaves Port
land daily at ., M. Sunday excepted.
Saturdays at II p M.
Telephone Ieayes Astoria daily ex-
eept Stay al 7 p, IA Leaves Port
land daily except sunday at7 a. m.
For rates ana general Information can
+ q. ". LouNsBERRY.
t Agent
w. n HuRtBURT.
Gen. Pas. Agt.. Portland. Or.
2. McEEILL.
President and Manager.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
MARINE MATTERS.
man WARM. Low wArEm
DATE A,Mn rn An. y. N.
b.mIn limit b MN lbm n
saturday 9l b25u2l 68s 7Ql ~ arg II @L6
Sunday MI lUhBI dbOO0 10 bOll7l
Mondhy. l2s 7O6hAl Op,gl|I 0Bil2Bll 203ll 0
Tuesday. .2D BlOh7i y aO02 Bl2gI 1904
Mrdnsd'ylBD bD0DliD 1904 i1IJAll lslhb
ThurHdayl3ll Db3p,BItl GlG7. IS 0lBdlI blilll
Friday, II II II

IN m. sp.m ~, 20, -0I. etr, below znTO,
Changes Df Moon-g, Last Or. 4, Aew
Moon. H., First or 10. Full Noon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
CUiufnodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have just bean crested at Indio station.
that viii Be- rented to applicants at rea-
sonable rates. Thsy are furnished with
modern conveniencas. supplied with pure
artesian water ana se situated as to give
occupants ell tho aavantages to be de-
rived from = moe or less protracted
residence 10 this jslightfnl climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
REPRESENT

THE ABOVE PICTURE Dues NOI
REPRESENT
A passenger train on the Chicago, Nh
Swaukee and 81. Paul Railway. No. Its
tArins are vestibuled. heater by steam.
and lighted by electricity. Each sleep
car berth has an electric reading lamp.
Its dining cars are the best In the world.
and its coaches are palaces on wheels.
This great railway, connecting as II
doea with ali transcontinental lines at st.
Paul and Omaha. assures to the tarvelins
public the best service known. Tickets
via the Chicago. Milwaukee and 81. Paul
Railway are on sale at all railroad ticket
offices to any point In the United States
or Canada. For maps, folders ana other
Information, addresa.
@. J. EDDY. General Agent.
]. W. CASEY, Portland, Or.
TRAY. Pass and Tkt Agent
Portland. Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

VFom the san irAnci8co ArgonAutl
In the heart of ths great desert Of the
Colorado-whIch the Southern Pacific
tyaverses-there Il an oasis called Indio,
which. IN our opi1ion. IS the sanitarium
OF the earth, w, be;ieve. from personal
investigation. tha{ for certain individuals.
there Is no spot n this planet 50 favor
able"
G. 7. Stewart, n. D.. writes: 'The
purity OF the al, and the eternal sun
shine. mn enc With wonder and delight.
Nature has accomplished 90
much that there remains but little for
man to do. Aa TO - possibilities as q
health report-hsrs is the most perfect
sunshine. with temperature always
pleasant. perfectly dry soil. for rain II
an unknown faetor, pure oxygen. dense
atmosphere ana pure water. What more
can be desiredG It Is the place. above
all others. for fing troubles, and a para
disc for rheunatics. Considering the
number OF sufferers who have been
cured. I hgvel 10 hesftancy in recon-
mending this NAL oasis as the haven
Of the afIlctafS
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The British ship Rollo put TO sea yes
tcrday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-19
cUBA's WAR CIVILIZED.
The spanish Troops Alone Guilty Of
Vandalism.

Havana Feb. "a. via Tampa. Fla. Feb.
1S.-The following letter has been sent to
the American press: 'Insurgent Camp,
ARGOS de Canasi, Feb. 12.-As there have
been comments in the American press, in
fiuenced by the agents of the Spanish gov
ernment on the system of war followed by
the cuban Patriots, who are represented
10 the race OF the world as enemies TO the
civilization and wealth of this country, I
think II viii be OF interest TO your readers
TO nave statement OF my personal eX-
perience. Some years ago came 10 Cuba
from the United States to attend the
property owned by my family i'm this rich.
but unhappy country, and among that
property especially the important planta-
ton santa Susana,' In the province OF
Matanzas. AS a sympathiZer with the he
roic EFFORTS of these people for their free
dom and the establishment of their repub-
lie, / Joined the Cuban army at the be-
ginning of January. fulhiiius what ! con-
scientiously considered my duty. but with
the intention that l would observe and
enforce on those under my command the
laws of war adopted by an civilized ma
tons. a few days after l had joined the
cuban army, column of the Spanish
army, under the command of Gen. Prats.
arrived at the plantation Santa Susana."
my fathers property, an American citizen,
ana ana in revenge for my hav-
burned and destroyed the buildings of the
plantation and everything that they
found in their way This vandalic act
may be lLe OblccL OF Fdu COMPARISON, If
you consider the conduct.observed by Gen.
Gomez and his men, while they occupied
the plantations "Espana," belonging to
Mr.. Romero Robledo. crown minister, and
who is the enemy OF Cuban liberties: I'm
the plantation "Portugalas," where
Gomez has encamped three times. owned
by Manuel CalVO, leader of the most re-
trogade of the Spanish party; and in the
plantation San Antonio" of MARQUIS
Delvado, also one of the greatest enemies
of the Cubans, where the general exacted
Of his troops the greatest respect toward
the property and workmen. Decide now
who are the ones who carry on the war in
civilized manner and who are those who
light as savages. Yours truly, Leon Del
monte"
This Mr.. Delmonte is the son Of Mr.
Leonardo Delmonte. who died lately In
Paris, an American citizen, and ali his
family are well known in New Yorl1s best
society.
Madrid, Feb. 1S-A dispatch from Ha-
vana to the impartial says the rebels
have cut off all communications between
Havana and Matanzas and between Havana
and Batano, and have burned two railway
stations. 1t is reported that the forces
OF Gomez and Maceo effected a meeting
on Feb. l6
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-19
A HOLD-UP IN BANK.
The Robbers Get Away With a Tray
of Gold and One of Silver.

San Francisco. Feb. 1S.-At 10 o'clock
this morning three men, one of whom was
masked, entered the Market Street Bank.
at 933 Market street. Immediately on en-
tering one of the men closed the outer
door Of the bank, adrOitly fastening il.
manded Cashier w. 5. Hopkins and Book
keeper J. a. Hayhurst to throw up their
hands. Hopkins not Immediately COM
plying. a shot was fired. which, how
ever, missed him. The robbers forced the
two bank employees into one of the steel
vaults Of the bank, closing the door on
them, but not locking 1t. They then took
away tray containing large quanllty
of gold coin and one tray of silver. The
bank officials refused to disclose the
amount taken. All three robbers escaped
Chief of Police Crowley, who went to
the scene Immediately after the news
reached headquarters, says the bank peo-
pie We're warned last week that they We're
in danger. j. +. HayshOrst, the book
keeper, made the following statement to
the police: MIR. Hopkins, the cashier and
myself opened the bank at O'Clock. A
few minutes before 10 o'clock three mask
ed men came running into the bank and
leVelled their pistols at us and ordered
us TO thrown up our hands. ] did not OBEY
the first command, but at the second or
der, l obeyed as / saw / could not get
my pistol. one of the men jumped in
through the window at the cashiers desk
and fired a shot at the cashier. They then
forced us into the bank vault. We always
Keep the bars thrown, so lndL lle vault
cannot be barred, and while we We're in
this, they debated the advisability of kill
ing us. They remained in the bank about
four minutes after driving us into the
vault, and as soon as we heard the door
close, We ran out and gave the alarm"
Cashier Hopkins said: This morning
at 10 o'clock / was standing at the desk
near the vault. / turned my head and i'm
mediately a fellow poked his pistol at my
head and said: Hands up The book
keeper then had his hands up. one of the
fellows jumped upon the counter and fired
his pistol at me. The man who fired the
pistol had a black mask tied around his
face covering his nose and mouth. After
he fired the shot 1 told him not to act 50
foolish about this. The other two men
came in and forced US into the vault and
said: That's all right l knew the vault
could not be locked. They worked quite
a while and ] guess we were in the vault
about three minutes, and as soon as the
robbers left. we gave the alarm. The ele-
Vator man was on the fifth floor and the
janitOr in the basement.
Il cannot tell how much was taken.
do not think it will be a great deal. The
most peculiar feature of the situation is
two coin trays, which usually are on the
counter, l find now in the safe, which, to
me- is d very strange thing"
Cashier Hopkins is singularly reticent
about stating the amount of the bank S
loss. He told Chief Crowley, however that
the amount of money on the counter would
not exceed $700 No arrests have yet been