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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
NEW FoRTIFIcATloNs.
England Making Considerable Improve
ment at Esquimalt

guns for the EsquimaIt land fortiacations
were received from England today and
will be placed In position at once. They
are breeeh-loaders Of six-inch bore, with
barrels 1Is feet long Three are intend
ed for Mccauley Point. while the other
two win be mounted somewhere near
Esquimalt lighthouse. The guns. though
seemingly large. are not 70 be compared
with the two still to arrive. and now "a
Vancouver. These latter are Of nine-lnch
bore. The works at Macauley Point are
now well advanced. though but little OF
the forts can be seen. a considerable
sized mound. with gradual slope to ~
sea. being the only appearance presented
10 the observer ahoat
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
A DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL.
Oldest Spiritualistic Medium in the
World Now in Astoria

DIR. L. Schlesinger. the distinguished
medium, arrived in the city yesterday
and may be consulted at the Main street
House. DR.. Schlesinger is the oldest
medium in the world. and Is probably
the best known spiritualist before the
American public today.
The newspaper accounts of his meet
ings in Portland are highly compliment
tary to the doctor and his performances
are pronounced truly wonderful. Parties
desiring to prepare for future life win do
well to consult DR.. Schlesinger
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
LOOKING OVER THE =.

Oakland. Cal, March l3-Daniel B. Nc
Coy. division superintendent Of the New
York Central Railroad, is here on a tour
OF inspection over the Central and Union
Pacific roads, Mccoy said he had been
sent West by the Vandsrbilts to examine
the roads, that they might act inteli-
gently were public sale of them de-
clared by the government If the Van
dUrbilts owned the Central and Union
Pacific roads they would have
clear across the continent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
DATA ABOUT VENEZUELA.
Prof Burr. OF Cornell University. to AID
the United States Commission.

Prof Burr. OF Cornell University. to AID
the United States Commission.
Ithaca. n. Y. March l3-The commls-
sion on the Venezuelan boundary ap.
pointed by the president has invited
George Lincoln BuTr. professor Of me-
diaeval history In Cornell university. to
aid the commission as historical spe.
cialist. The commission is studying .he
treaty OF Munster and Prof Burr Is
asked 10 furnish data from the history
OF the period for the correct interprcta-
tlon OF the treaty.
Several other historical questions are
confronting the commission. one Of them
being the extent Of the main settlements
north OF the CuyunI by the Franciscans,
Capuchins. Jesuits and others. and as TO
the extent OF the Dutch settlements OF
thc Cuyuni.
After consultation with President
schurman, Prof Burr decided to und,r-
take the work. and after spending two
days looking up historical sources In the
Cornell library, he viii leave Sunday
evening for Washington 10 carry on tn
investigation in the national archives.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
FRICTION
Fired the Gas Wen. EnveIoping Work.
men In Flames.


Wheeling, w. Va, March ia nat
ural gas explosion occurred at Manning
ton, Marion county, last evening In
which eight men were burned. Two
have since died and third can hardly
survive the night. The accident oc-
CURED at the Hooking Berry well, OF
the South Pennsylvania on Company.
The well is a big "gaser.' and Foreman
Warner Wright had his gang Of men az
work casing prior to packing for future
use. While the men were busy the gas
took fire from the friction OF pebbles
which were being thrown from the wen.
Without an instant's warning the flames
enveloped Pat Quinn. Of Benwood, SO
severely that he died at O'Clock.
Sam Ankers was on the tubing plank
about 400 feet from the floor. He was
burned about the face. head. arms hands
and legs. eli ran to the corner OF the
derrick and slid down, alightlrg in the
flames. ell died today j. r. Nc
Laughlin, Harry McGraw and 7. G. Lee
masters are severely burned about the
face and hands. and McGraw cannot re-
cover. Thomas Jones and Edward Hayes
were also severely burned about the
face. but were able TO be taken home.
Foreman aWrner Wright and Nick Jones
were only slightly scorched Eys-wit-
nesses state that 1t was a wonder that
every man did not lose his life The
flames are stil raging. and it Is i'm
possible to get within $50 feet Of the wen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
sQuATTERs TO MOVE.

Port Townsend. March la-Lieutsnant
f. W, Clark, U. s. A. is here. visiting
all the government reservations l- this
part OF the Puget Sound basin. for the
purpose OF ordering trespassers to move
on such reservations forthwith. A sim
liar order was promulgated nine months
ago. but Senator Squire interested him
self in behalf Of the squatters ana the
order was suspended for six months
Now the order is that squatters must
not stand upon the order Of their going
Those whom the order viii most affect
in this locality are fishermen and shack
dwellers, Nearly all the farmers on the
reservations moved Oft Fast year
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
SAILORS WILL STRIVE.
Demands for Better Wages Must Be Ac-
ceded to In San Francisco.

San Francisco, March lS.- An after
noon paper says:
The annual strike Of sailors Is expected
to take place in less than ten days.
Unless ship owners accede TO the de-
mands of the sailors union for more pay
the strike this year will certainly be
flercer than ever.
Sailors are becoming scarce. Most OF
those who were Idle all winter have gone
to the canneries or are preparing to go.
so that, within the next three weeks.
there will be few or no idle sailors along
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
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PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

Special to the Astorian.
Rome. March l3.-Negotiations with
King Menelek have been opened. 1t is
anticipated that peace will be concluded
before long, and the war office has coun-
termanded the instructions sent 10 va
rious points for hurrying forward the
achievements to Africa.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
TIMELY CHAT.

Il tell you, Brownie, wouldn't be be-
hind the time, as you are" remarked
the mouse to his chum back of the
clock
What would you be, than?"
And he quietly nibbled another leaf off
the calendar and murmured, up to
date"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

the waterfront Just az soon az these
men get away. sailors OF the coaatwiss
trade Will ask for better wages The
sailors claim that this season viii see
Tho establishment Of the union on a ba-
sic that will not be lnterfered with again
by Ship-OWners.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Cincinnati. March L. The Commercial
Gazette's special from Frankfort says:
Wood Dunlap refused 10 be sworn IA
today, though earnestly solicited BY the
Republicans. The Democrats are pro-
posing compromise measures. This work
was begun by Senator Stevens o1sring
a motion TO reconsider the action OF the
senate In expelIing Senators James and
Walton. President Worthington, hoR-
ever. will not entertain such proceedIngs.
as he holds that James and Walton. hav-
ing been expelled after adjournment. are
still members OF the senate, because the
action expelllng them was Illegal and Of
no force
II Is believed the Democrats will take
this statement TO reinstate James and
Walton until the last day OF the ses-
sion. II Is believed by the Republicans
that. with Dunlap. Boyle could be elect
ed His refusal TO qualify provokes a.
well as mystifies them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
TRY, TRY AGAIN.

Philadelphia Post.
Dear God" prayed a little Church
street maiden last evening, make a
good little girl out OF me. and II at first
you don't succeed, try, try again"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Washington. March B.-The excitement
OF the Cuban debate in the senate gave
way 10 cockrell today. his elaborate
speech on the financial question occu-
pying four hours. cockrelrs speech was
an elaborate presentation Of the financial
question from the silver standpoint. -
much 30 that Hozr stated Il was the
ablsst silver speech he had ever listened
to cockrell occasionally left his aTgo-
msnts for very sharp personal criticisms
on Secretary Carlisle by a coincidence.
also. Sir Julian Pauncefote was in the
gallery when Cockrell closed his speech
with the statement that II We were to be
subseTvient TO English money interests,
we should haul down old glory. raise
the gold standard and cry aloud. Long
live the queen Of Great Britain and En-
press OF India"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Rose pink and torquoise blue figure
largely in the summer organdies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Having Hoe Cake Soap in
your kitchen or bath once
means always.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Best Washing Powder on
earth. Large size, 20 cents.
Soap Foam.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
NO SENATOR
FOR KENTUCKY
Dunlap Refuses to Qualify and His
Action Prevents Election Of
Republican.
DEMOCRATS TO COMPROMISE
Work Begun BY Senator Stsyeas Offering q
Notion 70 Reconsider the Action Of
Seasts 10 ExpelIiag James
and Walton.

Special to the Astorian.
frankfort. KY. March i5-There was
no election OF a senator today. the Re
publicans refusing to vote.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Do you need anything in Office Supplies Letter
Presses Copying Books Inkstands Tablets Inks Blank
Books Blue Print Paper Waste Bakets, Desk Trays, Pen
Racks, Type Writing Paper, Ribbons and Carton Paper.
lfso, supply you
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Turbans will be the first millinery forms
to be seen on the streets after Easter.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool, March 13-wheat, spot.
quiet; demand. poor; No. 2 red winter,
IS Sd; No. l hard Manitoba. IS sd; No. /
California. IS Cd.
Hops, Pacific Coast, e.
Portland. March 13.-Wheat. unchanged.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Washington. March i5-The senate
held an executive session today for the
purpose Of considering several nomina-
tons which have been held back almost
since the beginning OF the session. and
against which opposition was made be-
caGse the nominees were not residents Of
the state In which they were appointed.
The nomination OF Geo. II. Newman. cf
Tennessee. to be Indian agent at the
Colvllle agency In " ashington. was
taken up and confirmed. the vOts being
. 10 10. This case had been considered
once before. on February 5. when there
was a tie vote. q 10 ., II was. however,
restored to the cslendar ON motion to
rrcoI slider. Senators Wilson and Squire.
Of Washington. both protested against
Newman, and were supported by SEN
ator Hin.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-03-14

Washington. March BIN the senate
today PETER presented a petition from
General Hugh Cameron. OF Douglass
county. Kansas, asking congress to make
the fifth OF April a national holiday IL
being the day on which The King OF
the Jews" whom PontiOus PLATE caused
TO be crucihed. April }. A. d. g. achiev-
ed his splendid victory over the grave
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-18

The August McClure's iustifes its title
OF Midsummer Fiction Number" in
five short stories, all of them of such
fresh and ready interest that one can
read them without forcing himself and ia
spite 81 heat aud humidity. Octave
Western life; Stephen Crane relates a
dramatic episode in the later life of the
| hero uf The Red Badge of Courage"
Clinton Ross tells booming battle
story based on Perry's historic victory
on Lake Erie L. NJ. Thompson tells
numerous tale OF the Canadian Fisher
men; and Annie Eloit describes a double
love episode in Yale and Harvard boat
race. IL is not often that five really good
stories, as these certainly are, get into
single magazine. Then in addition, there
is in this number fairly stunning" in.
stalment of Anthony Hopes new ro-
nance "Phroso."
There is much besides the fiction, how
ever, TO interest one in the August Me
Cures. William T. Stead, whose person.
al studies of eminent men are always
written with the utmost thoroughness
and skill, describes the course OF life by
virtue of which Mr. Gladstone now, at
eighty-six, terenly persues his iavorite
studies IN the full strength of all his fac
ulties. The gift OF a good strong mind
and body from nature, is by no means
the whole secret OF it, as Mr.. Stead enter
tainingly shows. Some very interesting
recent portraits accompany the paper.
\ paper on Abraham Lincoln's more
important law cases will be revelation
TO most readers. 1t tells the story of
these cases, which is in each instance
very entertaining. and shows that very
early Lincoln as a lawyer was entrusted
with most important interests. Incident
ally, the true story is told for the first
time OF Lincoln's first meeting with
stanton
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps gives interest
ing "reminiscences of the literary Boston
of some ears back; and Mr.. Low, in a
beautifully Illustrated article, writes OF
the contemporary Italian painters
Neither on it's graver nor it's lighter side
is there any summer dulness in this
number of McClure's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-18
BInmarck,a FatefnI Pine

Prince Bismarck is a great pipe col.
lector, and the gem ~ his collection has
curious history Many years ago, as
Bismarck was strolling in the suburbs
Of Friederichsruh with his two hounds.
he was accOgted by Bohemian peddler
and asked TO buy "A plain meerschaum
pipe Of the type that Bismarck most af-
fected. At first Bismarck declined, but
the peddler claimed for the pipe a power
OF forecast and told him he would serve
three emperors as minister, and that
three important changes in his life
would be foretold by accidents Detailing
the pipe.
Laughing, Bismarck bought the pipe.
lie has since served three emperors.
Two days before the historic moment
when he was refused an audience the
stem Of his pipe separated and went to
pieces. Later he Clipped piece from
the side Of the bowl, and within a
month he was practically dismissed by
the present emperor. The third sign has
yet TO come. Berlin Correspondent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-18
Free Pills.

Send your address to ii. Il. Bucklen 4
Co., Chicago, and get a free sample box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will
convince you of their merits. These pills
are easy in action, and are particularly
effective in the cure of constipation and
sick headache. For malaria and liver
troubles they have been proved invalu-
able. They are guaranteed to be per-
fectly free from every deleterious sub
stance, and to be purely vegetable. They
do not weaken by their action, but by
giving tone to the stomach and bowels
greatly invigorate the system. Regular
size, 20 cents per box. Sold by ID. T..
Macdonald. druggist.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-18
Firemen,s Tournament.

We have heard nothing but praise for
the 500 and the manner in which the ia
ting tiremen to the tourney were treated
while here, but there appears TO be much
dissatisfaction expressed among the dele
cations from the copper country aud
Marquette over the result OF the races
and at the decision reached 10 give Iron
wood the next meet. 1t is openly stated
by the Houghton, Hancock aud Calumet
associations that c. :. Osborn. in order
TO strengthen his chances for the congress
slonal nomination, made a deal TO sup
port that city for the 1897 convention
for the votes Of Gogebic county. Even il
this we're true, the copper country has no
kick coming, for it was not Mr.. Osborn
but their own jealousy that prevented
one OF the three towns ia question from
getting the prize. They went on the prin-
ciple III | can't get il, you can't In
deed, it is stated that when President
Scott found that Hancock would not be
selected he not only voted for, but used
his influence for Ironwood.
The reason that Ironwood carried off
the honors in the races was because it
bad the best team. The members of the
team showed evidence of the best of train.
ing and thoroughly understood one an.
other. They won where other teams
we're matchmaking couplings, etr. II
running would have won the events. the
500 team would have been strictly in il
all the time, for there was not team en-
tered in the races that made the time the
500 boys did
All this talk about the copper country.
Isbpeming and Marquette departments
not receiving a fair deal at the hands OF
the Judges and time-keepers is babyish.
The firemen from these cities should learn
to take their medicine like "the brave
boys" that they are. There is also some
talk OF forming another association com.
posed OF Marquette county and the cop
per country departments. While this
might work all right, it would he such an
act OF injustice to the firemen from other
cities in the peninsula that we do not be.
ieve the scheme will be seriously consd-
cred. Ironwood IL not to blame for Sc
curing the tournament, and it's Delegates
did nothing but what any Others would
have done under the circumstances Il,
they were able to pull the wires while
Others we're quarrelng among themselves
they should be praised for their sagacity
instead of condemned.
The Democrat il honestly sorry that
other than the most friendly feelings
should exist between the iiremen Of this
peninsula. IL il state Of affairs that
should not be allowed TO exist. The fire
men, themselves, cannot afford To hnrbor
any ill-will toward their brothers. Riy-
airy IL but natural and to be expected
and must be IL the tournaments are TO be
made SUCCESS. Let us stop this petty
talking and pickering and all get in har-
ness for the Ironwood meet, which we
predict will be the largest, best and most
exciting tournament Michigan has ever
scen.-7he 500 Democrat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-18
That Bet Once More.
What Mr.. E. J. Hubert
Has to Say About
the Matter.
The Tournament at the 500.
Other Item. or Interest Picked up
About the Metropolis OF the
Copper Country.

| To the Editor--lo gu ask relative To the
early treatment OF rock from Calumet
conglomerate.
The nrst quarter ton Of rock was pull
verized by hand, in 1864, from the dis
coyery pit at No. Calumet To obtain its
percentage: result being ~ per cent,
which Was reported TO the Hubert Min
ing Co., Boston.
The first two tons taken from beneath
the ancient pit was sent 20 -. Clair com
pany's stamp mills. near Eagle River.
The 100 tons OF g-een-carbonate and
Jumps of copper, from the ancient pr,
was melted by Williams, OF the l.. l..
| smelling works; beIog treaties IN the re
verbe-atoTy furnaces.
Williams, believing that be could reduce
the rock (eonglomerate breccla) with the
'cupola, two Of such furnaces were sup
piled by the +. l.. Smelling CO., OF Boz
ton coal enough being sent Tor smeltingof
1000 tons. While these were being cree
ted sent 200 tons of rock broken by
the steam hammer 20 the yards OF the
smelling works After four or five un-
satisfactory trials OF the cupOlas, VIII
liams admitted his inability to thus re
duce the rock. Engineer "Fohz,' OF the
Isle Royale mine. thought, ysome modi-
icatiOn, be might make the cupolas etiic-
lent. tie was permitted toundertake the
effort; he was also unsuccessful by reason
OF the freezing up" of the cupola. An
examination OF the frozen contents
showed that some miscreant had surrep-
titiously introduced a quantity OF cast
iron with the copper bearing breccia,
thus defeating the study OF the Fohz
Being at that time Michigan director OF
the Franklin and Hancock mines, | APP |
piled to the Boston officers for permission |
TO use unoccupied portions Of their stamp |
mills (neither OF which was being supplied |
to their capacity. Consent was granted |
and the rock deposited in the yard of the |
smelling works was sent 10 the Franklin /
mill. The Calumet underhand stopping |
yielding more than the Franklin could |
treat, the surplus was reduced at the /
Hancock stamps. No rock was sent 20 /
the Albany 4 Boston mill.
As IL is possible that the recollections /
OF the gentleman who made the bet 20
the contrary may have been a little con-
fused by the fact that about the same
time 100 tons OF Albany 4 Boston con-
Zlomerate rock was sent from that mine
TO me at the Huron stamp mill to be re-
tuced and accurately tested for percent
age. The test was unsatisfactory, not
exceeding that OF the AllOuez mine. which
had already been condemned as unproft-
able, the two mines being on the same
belt. Truly yours,
EDWIN J. HULBERT,
Nantucket, Mass, August II, 1896
Nr. Hubert, in accommodation,
Informs us that in the above letter he re-
erred only TO the Calumet stamp rock of
The years 1864, 90, and part of SO
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-18
ur. Stanton.s Opinion.

In the course OF a private letter to a
gentleman Of this county, Mr.. John
stanton, OF the Atlantic, Wolverine and
Central mines, writing from New York
under date Of August IL, expresses his
opinions ar follows.
Copper is an article not mentioned in
the market Just now. No one seems to
want TO buy any. Still, the statistical
position is excellent. and with the election
OF Mckinley and the triumph of sound
money, ] feel sure we shall enter upon a
season of great prosperity"
Mr.. Stanton is too well known to our
readers to require the News to state thai
he is a man of excellent business Judge
ment and of most honorable methods
and his opinions are entitled to credit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-18
stocks
eRi -IsH eLOQUENcE.
A Capital Specimen of the speeche. Made
In Local Elections.

The following manifesto. copied ver-
batim from the original poster, is a cap
ital specimen of election eloquence as
applied to parochial contests: Fellow
workingmen, gentlemen and ladies'
honorably put myself forward undor
your very kind notice for a seat on the
Swanscombe parish council. Let me tell
you as a man that was the first to give
cheap meat on Galley Hill and Swans
combe and all round. | never did and
never will hurt "A workingman. When
times is good, want 20 get pad for my
very superior food that | always sapply,
and when times j. hard then you can
take ii at any price you like 20 feed
your wives and children and your fam
lilies from George Clinch, The Peoples
only Butcher in this parish. / shall
work hand in hand with the Rev.
George Hale 70 bury the dead az the
lowest price and put the poor body deep
in mother earth, where they ought 10
be, and promise that / shall sell my
meat at the same price. / shall also
help Mr.. Dunbar for he IL an old Tof)
70 reduce the salaries OF clergymen, as
it do cost too much for prayers, and we
can 60 mp 90 glory at "a less price /
also promise 70 do more than the last
council, for they done nothing, and as
Mickey Finn Is not standing, but SIT
ting down low, we can do good business
and have no DonnybroOk fair at our
meetings-in fact. gentlemen and la
dies, | shall do every mortal thing for
the good Of your body, and the parson
will take care Of your departed souls
l shall reduce the rates and get rent for
the workingmen cheaper. / shall light
up your roads so that you can see them
upon dark moonlight night. The last
word say unto you is, do your duty TO
yourselves and never mind about me,
but put me on the council for your own
sake and the interest Of the men who
get bread by the sweat Of their brow. "
Household Words.