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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
INDICTMENTS
TO Be MADE
Many Prominent Men Concerned In
the Investigation Of Chinese
ImportatiOns.
AGENT HERE TO-DAY
TNenty flour Chinese Firms Have Many
Members. According 20 the Keturns
Aseompliets Supposed to
have Squealed.

A sensation was created here today by
the announcement OF the indictment BY
the United States grand jury OF thirteen
AntoriAns on charges OF conspiracy TO
land Chinese. Among the accused are
many Republicans prominent In political
circles. and the affair has caused con-
s,ernAtlon In the party During the past
three years there have been almost four
hundred Chinese landed In this city. and
an many IN one hundred have been land
cd In one week. The latter consignment
was made at tho time when the steam
ship Islander visited this port. In this
city there are about twenty-four Chinese
firms and soma OF which according TO
the importationa. have as many as eighty
members. During the past year Il has
been generally believed that much rot
tsnneas existed In the Chinese imporiA-
ton business. and the expose today was
not altogether unexpected. Mr. =. s.
chRppclle. the treasury agent. whose in
YentigationA have eliminated In lndiet.
mcn,s. nrst visited this city about two
weeks aEo. and he has been actively en-
gagged at intervals since in securing sum
Client evidence TO warrant the United
States grand jury In making indictments.
The members OF several nrms whose
names have been used TO assist In land
Ing coolies have denied 20 MIR. ChRppele
any knowledge OF the parties Illegally
landed. or that they have any connection
with their firms.
Some time ago II was deemed advisable
by the parties particularly interested TO
have some OF the men admitted through
the Port Townsend custom house evil
IDENTIFY for the reason that suspicion was
likely to fall upon them because OF the
regularity with which the steamer Signal
arrived here with patches OF twenty 10
thirty coolies. Since that time Il was
understood that many men had succeed
81 In effeeting landings by the Port
Townsend route and IL In probable that
Mr. chappellc will prosecute his 5000
work NO ms to ascertain Just how many
arrivals there were by way OF Port
Townsend and whether the men had
legal right to land
Mr.. chappelle considers that he has
sufiiclent evidence to secure convictions
in tho cases OF all those indicted II is
understood that this evidence consists
In part OF the testimony OF aceompliees
both white and Chinese. who have been
promised immunity from punishment in
consideration OF their services in testify
ing for the prosecution.
Mr., chappelie viii arrive here this
morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
SAW MILL.
Investigation Made OF Eligible Sites by
Capitalists,


Yesterday afternoon party OF railroad
officials and capitalists made an excur-
sion about the hay with the object In
view OF Inspecting suitable sites for
sawmills Among those In the party were
L. Il. Seeley. ]. N, Turney, Robert Wake
field. d. b. Hanson, OF San francisco,
agent for the Allis- Black Mil Machinery
Company, Milwaukee. Hon. II. Il, Par
ker, J. II. Copeland. Hon. J. &. Trullin-
ger, c. c. VanEtten, W. G. Howell, A.
Il. Hammond Col John Adair, 8. H.
Brown. Jr.. +. J. Ford. -
A run was first made to Tongue Point,
and here Messrs. Hammond ana Hanson
dIsembarked and walked across the
Tongue TO the buoy depot. where they
were picked up again by the steamer
From the buoy depot the party proceeded
to the draw bridge at Young's bay ana
from thence to Flavel A careful exami-
nation was made OF the different promi-
nent site ON the route. The day was
especially propltious for the occasion,
and everyone was In the best OF spirits.
Mr.. Hanson represents one OF the lafg-
est manufacturing establishments OF saw
mill machinery in the United States, ana
upon his representations will largely de-
pend the placing by that house Of ma
chinery at this point That the erection
OF u first-class modern sawThill TO manu-
facture export lumber and timber, is one
OF the first requisites OF the new Astoria,
Is conceded by ALL II would appear that
the hopes OF Astorians are soon to be
realized. When questioned upon the sub
ject Mr.. Hanson said that he considered
Astoria the ideal location for a sawmill
not only for the manufacture OF export
lumber. but for the manufacture OF
goods for domestic and transcontlnental
shipments The gentleman left with
most favorable impression Of this port
and its coming Importance.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
RAILROAD CONTRACTS
Construction Along Waterfront to
Begin at Once.

1t Is u pleasure to announce that the
contracts for the construction OF por-
ton OF the railroad have been awarded
Tho principal portion OF the line within
the city limits will be built at once.
The bids OF two different firms have been
accepted, and the work will be divided.
The successful contractors state that
they will be able to commence work with
In four or Ave days.
President Curtis, Of the Northwest
Construction Company, says that the
contract for the 2l5O feet OF trestllng
and 500 feet OF grading. from the end OF
the old Goss trestle, along the road where
the old motor line ran. up to Seventh
street. has been awarded to A. c. Goerig,
OF Everett, Washington From Seventh
street to Eighteenth street. or the east
end OF the o. r. and N. dock, and from
Twenty-ninth street to point 1000 feet
east thereof, the contract for construc-
tlon has been given to Messrs Wakefield
and Jacobsen. The depot building and
depot grounds and switch yards, ETC.,
will be let under separate contracts. 1t
cannot yet be decided just who win have
the contract for the earth work from
the end Of Corey Brothers present con-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
BUNcE MAY GO TO SEA.
Short Cruises for Naval Evolutions Have
Been Authorized by the Navy De-
partment.

Washington. May 1.-Secretary Herbert
has given permission to Rear Admiral
Bunce to take his vessels to sea for fleet
eyolutions whenever he wishes TO do so.
II is not expected that Admiral Bunce
will be at sea more than three days at
a time. and he will so arrange matters
that the department can communicate
with him In case an emergency should
arise necessltating IL.
The course at the naval war college
viii be opened on June BY Assistant
Secretary McAdoo. The officers who will
compose the class are Commanders c. j.
Barclay, Horace Elmer. r. T. Impey.
J. f, Merry. NJ. r. S. Mackenzie, W. 7.
Burwell. c. C. Todd and G. A. Bicknen:
Lieutenant Commanders B. s. Richards.
]. r. Selfridge and W. II. Everett; Lieu
tenants B. II. Buckingham. j. Z. Sawyer,
b. A. Fiske W. G. Cutler. ]. G. Quinby,
and A. c. Almy; Enslgns W. X. Harrison,
NJ. II. Signor. C. T. vogelgesang. W. A.
Moffett and ]. r. Edie
AS a result OF the findings of the court
Of inquiry which investigated the cir
cumstances attending the disabling OF a
gun mount on board the cruiser Mont
gomery, Secretary Herbert has censured
Lieutenant G. II. Lyman and Ensign c.
t. Jewell for negligence in failing to
see that a proper supply OF liquid was
in the gun cylinder. The court recon-
mended that no further judicial proceed
ings should be had In the mater.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
INDICTMENTS ARE MADE
Marshal Grady wrathy Because
News Leaked Out.

Portland. May g,-,A number OF per-
sons were indicted by the United States
grand jury today and II is understood
among them are several residents OF As
toria, who are charged with conspiracy
TO land Chinese. United States Marshal
Grady refused to give out the names OF
parties Indicted or state what charges
were contained in the Indictments
lie was very wrathy when ne learned
that the fact OF the indictments having
been returned had leaked out, 1t is stat
cd that a number OF prominent men OF
Astoria are among the accused United
States Marshal Grady will go TO Astoria
tomorrow to make arrests, but until the
warrants have been served the names
OF the accused viii not be known.
Grady ls apprehensive lest tho prema-
ture publication OF the news OF the In
dlctments win cause those who believe
they are suspected to leave Astoria. thus
causing him annoyance In making the ar
rests.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
FACTORIES AND PAYROiLs
Prominent Portland Judge Says
We Need Them.

Among the prominent visitors In the
| city within tho past few days II the Hon.
ThomRs A. Stevens Judge OF the Grim
lnal division OF the Multnomah county
circuit court Judge Stevens IL well
known for his sterling qualities as a law
yer and Jurlsl. and ls one Of the most
prominent political leaders OF Multnomah
county. lie IL Identified with several Sc
cret orders. IN all Of which he has held
high positions. .f.4-
When seen by an AstoriAn representa-
tive yesterday. Judge Stevens. when ask
cd In regard TO his impressions OF Asto-
ria and the general business situation.
said.
I'm my judgment Astoria has the best
prospects OF any town on the Pacific
coast. Her geographical situation Is one
Of unparalleled excellence. and she II
bound TO be the greatest shipping port OF
the Northwest I am simply delighted
with the prospects here. There II n great
future before your city. Everything In
nature and commerce has combined for
the building OF a solid business center
Anything that aids your interests here
rebounds TO our interests In Portland ana
TO the whole state OF OREGON. We ali
ought 10 stand by you, for it means the
advancement OF the most vital Interests
Of Oregon In every branch OF trade.
''Business generally Is dun. but We are
looking for better things In the near fn-
turc. bit OF sunshine like we have
today makes a vast difference in mans
feelings His hopes are buoyed up and
hts ambition stirred 10 greater deeds.
There Is one thing your property owners
should exercise care about. and that is
20 see that there Is no quibbling about
a small piece OF dirt when capitalist
wants location for factory that will
hare pay rollA Frpm what your people
have already done. l am satisfied that
better Judgment will prevail than has
been exhibited in other places. and that
no opportunities will be lost 10 secure
factories OF all kinds. These are the life
OF every community and should be care
fully foStered. Don't let the world think
that you are going to have a boom or
that you are booming your town. Don't
blow up your town like a bladder that
can be prieked with a pin ana let the
whole thing collapse. There have been
too many such experiences on the west
ern coast. You have everything here TO
warrant a steady and sure growth on
safe basis and under healthy conditions.
II you do not depart from these lines
there is no power on earth which can
prevent the building OF a populous and
prosperous commercial center at the
mouth OF the Columbia"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
OTHER REDUCED RATES.
What II win Cost to Attend Coming
Notable Events.


San Francisco. May H-In addition to
rates for the Republican. Democratic and
Popullst national conventions the Trans
continental Passenger Association has
made the following schedule OF rates:
Christian Endeavor convention. Wash
ington. July 7-Rate Of one frst-class lin
tied fare. plus so for round trip fare:
See.76
Baptist Young Peoples Union. Milwau-
kee, July l6-Reduced rates for the Dem
ocratlc convention cover this meeting.
Fare. t7250.
National Editorial Association, Buffalo,
July S-One frst-olass limited fare for the
round trip. plus s2z: fare. se675
Grand Army Of the Republic. st. Paul.
September 1-Rate OF one 3o-day first
class fare for the round trip. $3.50; tick
cts to be sold August Is and d
National Electric Medical Association,
Portland. Or. June 15-Rate for 3o-day
frst-class fare for the round trip will
be made from Eastern terminals. such
as St Paul. Minneapolis and river poInta
American Society OF Civil Engineers,
San Francisco. June 3)-one 30-day first-
class fare for round trip from Eastern
terminals. such as Missouri River. Hous-
ton, etc.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22

tract 10 0obla. but II ~ expected d..
clalon can be arrived ~ soon.
Rapid progress IL being made on the
Young'H bay bridge. and not later than
the iAt Of Juno the iron on The draw viii
AL be IN plice, and II n anticipated aiso
that the machinery for handling the
draw VIII all be- In position. II the vessel
containing the first consignment Of steel
rats II not too long In arriving. the com.
pany will wait until then before laying
the track across the bridge and through
the city Should there be any great de-
lay. however 4, is likely that old rails
will be used on the bridge temporarily
Soon large gangs Of men will be AZ
work all along tho city water front, and
Astoria will be- a busy city. Without d
doubt many other enterprises viii keep
pace with railroad construction. and even
though the loss Of revenue from fishing
is severely felt. business will In a large
measure be stimulated from other
sources.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
GRAND LODGE OF KNIGHTS.

Seattle. May a.-The Grand Lodge OF
Knights of Pythias today decided to
hold its next annual meeting at Vancou-
yer. Wash. The following officers were
elected; Grand Chancellor, J. ]. weis-
enberger. of Whatcom; Grand Vice-Chan-
cellor. r. c. McCroskey, of Garfield:
Grand Prelate. C. C. Thornton, of Sno-
homish: Grand Master of the Exehequer.
Mitchell Harris. OF Olympia; Grand Mas
ter at Arms, L. B. Sohns, of Vancouver.
The Grand Lodge completes its session
tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
HOTEL MAN IN TROUBLE.
Charged with the Larceny Of a Travellers
Diamonds and Cash.


Denver, May 2l.-on complaint OF Mrs.
Lou Kicker, William NJ, VanHorn, man
ager of the Grand Central Hotel, was ar
rested today charged with the larceny OF
diamonds valued at S1.0S5, and $50 in cash.
Tuesday night Prof, and Mrs. Kicker
arrived in the city from San francisco,
whittier they had shortly before gone
from Olympia, Wash. In Washington
Prof. Kicker was assistant state geologist
and 1t was on account of falling health
that he left there, In this city they went
to the Grand Central Hotel. where they
remained until last evening.
As they were leaving VanHorn demand
ed 81. which Prof. Kicker refused to pay,
claiming It was an overcharge, There
upon he says VanHorn struck him in the
face. Two grips which Kicker was carry
ing fell to the floor and VanHorn grabbed
one containing jewelry and money ana
started to run. Kicker seized him, and
he says VanHorn cried on the street to
catch the grip. throwing 1t through the
office door to an unknown standing on
the sidewalk, who disappeared with It.
In the police court today Kicker was dis
charged on charge of disturbing the
peace. VanHorn will be tried for disturb
ance tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22

drain on the parent company ever since
their acquisition
Among these lines. az already pointed
out. are the Akron and Chicago Junction
line, Pittsburg and Baltimore Belt Line.
The establishment OF a trunk line, by
way OF Pfttsburg. resulted, according 10
the examination. In a diversion Of trafic
from the old main line at Cumberland.
An elevated road. II is believed, would
have paid much better than the belt line
tunnel
The floating debt OF the Baltimore ana
Ohio proper is said 10 be only S2OOo.O00,
but. Of course, that Of the subsidiary
lines runs Up into large figures. Mr..
Lttle's figures In regard to the earning
capacity Of the road are said to be IA
vorable. inasmuch as they show that the
company. with proper rolling stock. is
able to haul very large traffic. The i'm
proyements already made have resulted
In considerable increase In business
over last year
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
A SOLDIERS BLACK RECORD.

Vienna, May 2.-InQulries made at the
Austrian war Office by a representative
OF the Associated Press show that Joet
Blanther. suspected Of the murder or
Mrs. Phllouena Langfeldt, of San Fran
cisco, served first In the Thirty-second
Austrian infantry and deserted from the
Eighty-fifth Hungarian Infantry at Ken
ma In 1885. He was sentenced In Contu-
macium on charge OF outlawry, and a
year later was arrested in Slam. but the
extradition proceedings taken against
him failed to obtain his surrender to the
Austrian authorities, who have since been
ignorant OF his whereabouts.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
cHINAMAN DEPoRTED.

Seattle. May A.-Crune Moy, the so
called wife No. of Gee Lee. prominent
Chinese merchant OF this city, was to-
day ordered deported by Judge Hanford.
Chinese Inspector Schuyler says this is
the first case on record Of a Chinese
woman being deported since the Nc
Creary act went into effect. 1t was
proved at the trial that Gee Lee had an
other wife living here with him and that
the last wife landed on fraudulent
certificate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
EXPERT REPORT ON B. AND o.
Apparently No Misappropriations, but
Large Amounts Have Been I'm
wisely Spent.

New York, May 21.-Stephen Little has
finished his Investigation of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad books, with the ex-
ception OF those of the West Virginia
and Pittsburg and Staten Island Rapid
Transit companies, both of which are
said to be in good condition.
The main facts have been communi-
Gated to the reorganization committee,
and while no money appears to have
been mlsappropriated, 1t is understood
that they show that vast amounts of
money have been unwlsely spent on some
of the branch lines, which have proved a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
ASTORIA HoNoRED.

Portland. May A-The Young Mems
Institute closed its session tonight The
following grand officers were elected:
President. Jno p. Kavanagh, OF Port
land; grand secretary. J. B. Coffey, OF
Portland; grand treasurer, II. J. Oleary.
of Victoria, B. c.; grand marshal, Pat
rick O'Shea, OF Astoria.
Grand Board OF Directors-Jas. Casey,
of Walle Walla: c. E. Foster (chairman)
of Astoria: E. j. O'Brien. of Tacoma:
w. E. O'Brien, OF Vancouver, B. c., and
T. B. McDermott, of Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
BASEBALL SCORES.

Pittsburgi May 2l.-Pittsburg, 6; Phil
adelphia, 5.
Cincinnati, May a.-Cincinnati, 4; New
York, 2.
Cleveland, May 2l,-Cleveland. 1; Bos-
ton, /.
Louisville, May 1.-Louisvllle, /; Bal
timore O.
Seattle, May 2l.-Seattle, is; Tacoma, Il.
Chicago, May a.-washington, l2; Chi
cago g.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
A REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT.
Caused a Sensation by Introducing a
Tariff Resolution.

Laramie. Wyo., May n-The Demo
cratic state convention today was con-
trolled entirely by the free silver element
OF the party and adopted a platform OF
one plank, embodying the most advanced
views in favor Of that policy.
William Daley, Of Carbon county, Gre
ated sensation by introducing the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved. That It Is the sense OF this
convention that there should be 4 re-
vision of the tariff laws OF the United
States to the end that they may not only
produce adequate revenues. but that they
be so adjusted as 20 afford proper pro-
lection to American industries, without
fostering trusts. and to insure that
wholesome degree Of protection to con-
sumers and laborers which is their right
to receive. Further we favor a system
of specific rather than ad vaIorem, duties
on imports"
Instantly there was confusion. a score
Of delegates seeking recognition. When
the chair succeeded in restoring order
the resolution was tabled by a heavy
vote
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
ENDED HER TROUBLES.

Seattle, May H-Mrs. Melville Ring,
wife of a letter carrier, committed sui
eide this afternoon at her home by hang
ing herself with an apron. She had a
tumor removed from her side last winter
and after that time was unable to use
her left arm. She worried continually
and often said she would be better dead
than alive.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
FRoLIcKsoME BREEzEs

Guthrie. o. T.. May IA terrific cy-
clone passed through the Usage reserva-
ton last night devastating farms and. it
is rumored, killing a number of people,
The storm was general all over the ter
ritory, and was the worst on record,
Small cyclones are reported from Nor
man, Edmond. White Eagle and Perkins,
with much destruction Of property.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
THE FISHERMAN
Was MURDERED
X. Searcy. While Drifting at the
Head Of Wallace Island, Killed
Last Evening.
MURDERERs ARE NOT KNOWN
Several Asn approached sssrey's Boat. bat
We're Ordered ANsy-The Keply Vas
yolIsy Which Esded the
Mans Life.

The hrst bIoodshed Incident to the BIZ
strike occurred last night near Wallace
Island. While the officials Of the Fish
ermen's Union have made every effort
70 conduct a peaeeable strike for what
they think Is right, the fact remains that
the situation Is becoming serious. when
they begin to feel the pangs OF hunger,
and when their little ones at nome are
subjected TO want men become desper-
ate. and desperate men cannot be con-
troiled.
That the parties who murdered the
fisherman near Eagle clin last night
were strikers no one will for a moment
doubt The fact that they took the best
Of care to conceal their Identity only
goes to prove that the murder was pre-
medltated. The Union will undoubtedly
take steps to bring the muruerers to
justice. but 1t Is not to be expected, per-
haps. that the guilty ones will ever be
known
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
BOGUS BISHOP AT TACOMA
John Lawrence Takes in the Sound City.
but Unsuccessfully.

Special to the Astorian.
Tacoma, May H.-This morning man
dressed as Catholic priest. and claiming
to be Bishop Rupert. called at st. Jesep's
Hospital. Finding Father Hylebes. the
resident priest. there, he hastily de-
camped. He is believed to have been
at Astoria and other cities recently under
the name of Father Laurence and mas
querading as the bishop Of Honolulu.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
RACES FOR BIG STAKES

Cincinnati. May 1.-Fifteen thousand
people witnessed the opening events at
Oakley today. All six races were good.
but five of them were overshadowed by
the derby, with It's $4,000 to the winner
and $500 to the next three.
Prince Lief won; Ben Eder second; Ben
Brush third. Time, 2:0Sk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
is THERE

Is there man with heart 80 cold.
That from his family would withhold
Tho comforts which they all could find
In articles of FURNITURE Of the right
kind.
And We would suggest at this season a
nice Sldeboard. Extension Table. or sci
OF Dining Chairs. We have the largest
and finest line ever shown in the city
and at prices that cannot fail to please
the closest buyers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
A SWIFT COASTER.

Victoria, B. c., May H.-The steamer
City Of Puebla today lowered all records
between this city and California. arriving
at the dock here 4S hours and IS minutes
after casting of In San Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22

The best chemical compound for wash
Ing powder is Soap Foam as It viii
not yellow the clothes" nor burn the
hands. It's the finest thing In the world
for the bath. One trial will convince
you.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-05-22
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool, May 21.-Wheat--steady: de-
mand, poor; No. 2 red winter, IS sgd; No-
1 hard Manitoba. IS 4d; No. California,
"a 41kd