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DKorr1Ne INTO THE EARTH.
Land in the Vicinity of Mansfield, Mo-,
Gradually Sinking.

Land in the Vicinity of Mansfield, Mo-,
Gradually Sinking.
MANSFIELD, Mo-, Aug. 10.-The peo-
pie throughout this section of the coun-
try are becoming much alarmed over
what appears to be the gradual sinking
of the earth in certain localities. It has
been little more than q year ago since
a whole field fell an average of a little
more than two feet. Within the last
two weeks the ground has become very
dry from want of moisture, and as re,
suit crevices, some of which are foot
wide, have appeared in the earth.
Eight miles south of here, in Douglas
county, there is very noticeable de-
preston of several inches, covering more
than a section of land.
Another evidence of this Inexpiicable
phenomena occurred in Texas county a
day or two ago, when a sudden sagging
of the earth swallowed upa horse while
hitched to plow, and it was with diff
Guilty that the driver saved himself
These strange occurrences seem to come
periodically with certain seasons and
although they have been the subject O
investigation for scientific. purposes, no
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-11
reduction in Railroad Fares.

As there will be numerous requests
for reduced rates on account of political
meetings during the coming contest, it
has been decided tha' In order to treat
all parties alike, one fare rate will be
made by the 0. r. & n. Co. tor various
meetings of this character.
This of course is intended only for oc-
casions where there is sufficient number
to justify reduction in rates. This is
done so that there viii be no partiality
in favor of any one party.
E. E. LYTLE, Agent.
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A Novel Scene at Canton,
Ohio.
BOTH CANDIDATES SHARE HONORs
while Bryan Reception Committee
Is Waiting for the Train, 4 hey
Call Upon Mckinley.

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-A little before
midnight last night Bryan resumed his
journey to New York over the Pennsyl-
vania Central. At all the stations, not
withstanding the early hour, large
crowds gathered and gave him an en-
thusiastic reception. The people climbed
over and under the cars with the ut
most recklessness in their zeal to get
near the car platform. At most of the
stops Bryan made few remarks.
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{ asl|o|||lliia ! ; ! !
For Infants and Children.

For Infants and Children.
Caztoria promotes Digestion, and
overcomes Flatulency. Constipation, Sour
Stomach, Diarrhea, and Feverishness.
Thus the child is rendered healthy and its
sleep natural Castoria contains nc
Morphine or other narcotic property.
IS Castoria is so well adapted to children that
I recommend 1t as superior to any prescription
Known to me-" H. A ARCHER. N. D.,
III South Oxford St, Brooklyn NY.
- For severaI years recommended your
'CaStoria,' and shall always continue to do so,
as it has invariably produced beneficial results
EDWIN T. PARDEE, n. D.,
125th Street and 18th Ave-, New York City.
'The use of .Castoria' is SO universal and
its merits well known that it seems work of
supererogation to endorse It. Few are the in-
Ueligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTxH, D. D.,
New York City.
THE CENrAUR CoarrAEx, II Murray Street, n. Y.
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Paciifc
Corset
Co.,

We are now settled in our new quarters. and
are prepared to do all kinds of work in our liue.
We make Corsets, Ladies' Dress Reform Waists,
Misses and Children's Waists. Abdominal Bands
or Supports of various STYLES. These goods are
all made to- order; n good fit guaranteed or no
sale. Why not patronize home industry? If this
western country had ten per cent. of the money
paid eastern and foreign manufactures it would
make us all rich Why not keep the money at
home by building up industries at home. Fac
tory and Office at corner Second aud Washington
entrance at First National Bank.
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subecribe for TnE CnRoNIcLE
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A MAssAORE IN CRETE.
Helpless Christians Murdered by Mus
sulmans.

ATHENS, Aug. 10.-At Annapolis, Peda-
dad, near Heraklion, in the island of
Crete, on Saturday, 1000 armed Mus
sulmans butchered 80 unarmed Chris
tians in the precinct of st. John monas-
terry. Several priests. women and chill
dren are among the victims.
One woman was slaughtered for saw
ing her children and her husband. She
was butchered on her knees.
Several churches were desecrated, and
priest named Jeremiah had his ears
and nose severed from his head and was
then burned alive on pile of sacred
pictures.
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body is able TO advance reasonable
theory for the existence OF such state
of things. The negroes have become so
wrought up over the matter that many
of them are leaving the country. They
declare that it is an indication of the
early arrival of the judgment day.
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ssLong Live Free Cuba" +"

VALENCIA. Spain, Aug. 1O.-Riotous
demonstrations against the government
continue. This city was placarded yes
terday with posters reading Long live
free Cuba" "Long live social revolu-
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Her Mission Ended.

CoNsTANT1NoPLE, Aug. 1O.-Miss Clara
Barton, president of the American
branch of the Red Cross Society, has
started on her return to the United
States, her mission of distributing relief
to the Armenians having been ended.
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Help Wanted-Male.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for campaign book ssBry-
Bryan, written by r. l.. Metcalf editor Omaha
World Herald, appointed author by Bryan.
Contains speeches and platform. A bonanz for
agents, a free silver mine for workers. Only
$1.50. The only authorized book. so per cent.
Credit given. Freight paid Outfit free. Begin
now with choice Of territory. Permanent, prof
liable work for 80. Address, The National
Book Concern, Star Building, Chicago.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-31
OFF FOR THE
FIELD OF ACTION
General Marin, Captain-G General Pro
TEN, Begins Operations
in Cuba.
A Serious Engagement Reported BetSesa
Gomez Forces and the Spanish Un-
der General cunnelas - Re-
salt Not KnoNn.

Havana, Jan. 3o.-General Marin. cap
tain general pro TEN. with the head
quarters star, has left for the iield in
order to take operations against the In
surgents General Suraz Valdez has been
appointed acting captain general in the
absence OF General Marin. The sound
Of what appeared to be a serious engage
ment was heard here yesterday between
Seborucal and Laceib. 1t Is believed
that fighting took place at the Saladrigas
farm. Much firing of artillery was dis
tinguished. and 1t is supposed that the
columns Of Spanish troops commanded by
Colonels Cannelas and Galbis have been
engaged with the insurgents under Cen
eral Gomez, who, II Is understood, is
making for the province Of Pinar del Rio
to reinforce the insurgents under Antonio
Maceo.
The report circulated in this city ves-
teriay to the effect that General Gomez
was dead Is generally discredited. and
sympathizers Of the insurgents pronounce
It absurd. Although Gomez Is 90 years OF
age. he Is still active. and has displayed
great generalship in conducting the revs-
luton. He is the one great obstruction
to Spanish victory. as despite reports TO
the contrary. he has frequently outgener-
aled the Spanish commanders The en-
gagement reported to have taken place
yesterday was undoubtedly between Co
mez' troops and the Spanish. which would
go to prove the fallacy Of the report OF
his death.
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ARE FLEEING
FROM HAVANA
Steamers Prom Cnba for the United
States, Mexico and Other
Countries Crowded.
MORE STEAMSHIPS NEEDED
Space Engaged ia Advance Of Sailing Date--
Persons Being Thrown lnto Prisons
--Forts Being Erected Near
tie Capitol

Havana, Cuba. Jan. 90.--Thc exodus Of
refugees from Cuba continues The
Plant line steamer Oiivette took 20 pas
sengers TO Florida some days ago.
Steamers for Mexican ports went crowd
ed, and seaterooms In outgoing steamers
for other foreign points arc all being
taken days in advance OF their sailing
Two hundred and thirty residents Of
Havana left for Vera Cruz b., ..he las.
Ward liner. and the Plant line will put
on an extra passenger steamer for Key
West cnd Tampa next week
The government Is reinforcing the Ha-
vana and Batabano strategic line. and Is
making energetic efforts to restore and
keep open the railways and telegraph
lines between Havana, Matanzas City
and interior points.
Considerable excitement reigns In the
suburban villages OF Puentes Grandes.
Ceiba, Lisa and Marianne. -Four new
forts have been constructed in the latter
place. and harbed wire fences and barfi-
cades are being erected az the entrances
Of the principal streets TO guard against
any sudden rebel cavalry raid
In view OF the announcement IN the
Havana press to the effect that General
Weyier favors the withdrawal OF the
small garrisons from the sugar estates
on the island. various resident American
planters have renewed. through Consul
General Williams. their requests for con-
tinued protection OF their properties,
which are menaced by bushwhackers.
Senior Saimeron, an eminent Spanish
republican leader, viii represent Julio
Sanguiliy. an American citizen recently
convicted OF conspiracy against the gov
ernment. whose case has gone to Madrid
lawyers in Madrid, and IS member Of
the Cortes.
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suit the people Of Astoria, he was ready
and wilIini x resign. He further stated
that, In his opinion, WEIGH had no right
10 take the school directors 10 task sor
something that did not exist Welch
then arose, and eaid:
"As long as am tax payer and resi-
dent OF this community. / will criticise
the school board as-er-I-as often as
want to-"
After a set-to by Messrs. Young and
Gray, an explanation Of the conditions OF
the purchase OF block for school pur
poses. in shiveIy's Astoria, from Nancy
Weich. was made by the chairman and
commented upon by several tax payers.
Henry Thompson then moved as the
sense OF the meeting that n school build
ing be erected on tie block recently do
mated the city by Mayor Taylor, said
building to contain not less than four
rooms. Welch moved as an amendment
to the motion that the board Of directors
be requested to submit plans and an esti-
mated cost OF such structure at the
meeting TO be held in March. After a
discussion. he apoiogized and withdrew
his amendment, and the original motion
vas passed. welch then put his with
drawn amendment in the form OF a mo-
tion. and II was passed.
On motion Of q. c. Fulton. the meeting
adjourned.
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AsTORIA oREGoN FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 81, !

mercc tho question Of rates permeates all
Of lia avenues and the overthrow or
prosperity OF many lines OF trade. moro
than upon any other single factor depends
upon tho stability OF rates for the trans
portation Of traffic. II means much hard
labor on the part OF statesmen 20 solve
all OF the details Of the problem. and will
require much bravery ON their part 10
approach II. But II handled In a spirit
OF fairness TO all, dlyested Of all politics
and Jobbcry. such an effort would doubt
less have the hearty support OF every
railroad In the country-.thelr Intelligent
cooperation, as well as that OF the peo-
pie.
Equal In importance TO tho great aues-
ton OF finance and the tariff, the adjust
mcnt Of the railroad problem would 10
n long way toward the settlement OF the
others. with several bankrupt, Aubsldlz-
ed transcontinental railroads on their
hands. n there any more important issue
before the people7 Are there any brave
enough in congress- to take up the task7
w O. O.
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DO NOT LIKE
OUR POSITION
Spanish Papers Protest Against Sen
ate Committees Attitude on
the Cuban Question.
The Government Organs. With a yieN to
raeiiying rubIic Irritation. Point to
the Administration Fsirness
in This Difficulty.

London, Jan. 30.--A dispatch TO the
Standard from Madrid says:
The papers here protest energetically
against the United States senate commit
tees attitude on the Cuban question.
They declare that the insurgents have
fulfilled none OF the requisites by inter-
national law or usage for recognition OF
belllgerency. The government organs,
with view to pacifying public irrita-
tion. point out that President Cleveland.
his ministers. and the federal authorities.
so far, have preserved perfectly correct
ana friendly attitude towards Spain. con-
trasting strongly with the popular sym
pathy and assistance the insurgents have
obtained from the American people.
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SILVER BOND BILL.

Washington. Jan. 30-A very animated
debate closed the senate session late this
afternoon over the question OF taking a
vote on the silver bond bill. 1t had BEEN
expected throughout the day that Jones'
OF Arkansas, in charge of the measure
would hold the senate in session until the
vote was forced. He had given notice o.
this purpose. and the senators were pre-
pared for IL. But at ala. when Villas Sc
cured the floor for speech. he yielded
for a motion to go into executive ses-
sion. Jones explained that it was pro-
posed to take a recess until tomorrow.
He felt satisfied, he said. that vote
could be taken in the near future. After
lengthy discussion. the senate went
into executive session. and then took a
recess until tomorrow. without any un-
derstanding as to a vote.
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NEW STATE BUILDING.

Olympia. Jan. s0-The following bids
for the completion of the Washington
capitol were opened today:
Bringham & Lillas Tacoma, s7Sl.E55:
Nichols & Crothers. Tacoma, s795,72S; An
ton Bereens, Tacoma, SSe6,1i2 John Jeen-
an. Spokane, $SlS,OOO; f. H. Goss, Taco
2,S5l sFeotheringham & Huber,
Spokane. sS2S,OO0;. Huestis & Barrett.
Olympia. SSS9.5O0: l.. /. Leach & Son, Chi
cago. $SS6,9S3: Vulcan Iron Works, Seattle,
$Se2, ,O70; Philip Buehner, Spokane. Ss0S. .0OO !;
N. ]. Blagen, Portland s997,O00 These
bids were on basis of cash. the supreme
court having decided that the commission
could sell capitol fund warrants in a
lump, thus enabling all expenses Of the
construction to be met with cash.
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DECLARED INVALID.
Legislative Apportionmeut and Appoint
ment Act OF 1880 Unconstitutional.

indianapolis. Jan. O-The supreme
court this afternoon declared invalid the
by the Republicans. The case involved
also tho apportionment act Of 1893,
passed by tho Democrats This also goes
down as Unconstitutional BY a former
deeision the apportionments Of 1891 and
1879 were found invalid. Today's de-
cislon makes II necessary to 10 back TO
the act OF 1856 The decision suggests
that a special session Of the legislature
might be called 20 remedy the situation.
which has become chaotic by today's de-
eision. The legislature Is Republican
and Governor Matthews has said that
he would not call II together. The act
OF 1876 was passed by a Democratic leg
islature. The Republicans viii probably
file n suit. attacking Il.
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pR. JAMEsoNs oFFENcE.
English Law Officers Of the Crown Un-
able TO End Legal Definition OF II.

London. Jan. 30.-The Morning viii to-
morrow say that the law officers Of the
Crown are unable to find an offence in
the English law for which DR.. Jameson,
the leader Of the raid into the Transvaal.
can be either civilly or criminaily tried.
The law officers, the paper adds, have
advised the government to appoint a
commission to inquire into the whole
matter. The Morning further says that
the commission viii probably appoint
subcommittee TO go to South Africa TO
collect evidence and examine witnesses.
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FLEEING FROM CUBA.
More Than Sixty Cuban Families Leave
Santiago de Cuba in a Week.


Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 3o.--From this
port alone more than sixty Cuban fam
lilies have embarked during the last week
for Jamaica. Hayti and Venezuela. flee
ing from the persecution of the Spanish
authorities. In some Instances the wivss
and daughters OF men who are serving In
the revolutionary army have been sub
jected TO gross indignities. and the whole
community is terrorized. Those who
cannot get away themselves are sending
their daughters abroad for safety
Many mere youths have been thrown
into prison for the simple reason thar
their fathers are absent fighting under
M.ceo or Gomez. In Baracoa and Hol-
gum several prisoners thus held havs
been shot without the formalities OF a
court-martial.
The military and political iails are all
crowded. The Americans. Frank Agra
monte and Sans. are still confined in
Moro Castle here. with no prospect Of an
early trial.
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PECULIAR DESIGN OF GuNBoAT
The Helena Launched Yesterday at New
Port News


Newport News. Jan sO-The gunboat
Helena, which was launched today. Is
one Of the two ships of peculiar design.
built for the navy by the Newport News
Co. her sister ship. the Wilmington, hav-
ing been launched last October. The
purpose was to secure an efficient type OF
vessel for the navigation of shallow and
shifting rivers. such as are found In
China. which might still possess sea-going
qualities sufficient to ensure safe pas
sage from the United States to foreign
stations. and also TO enable them to be
used in carrying the United States flag
into many ports of South and Central
America, which are now inaccessible to
our large ships, owing to the shoal water
So the Helena, when completed. with an
stores aboard. will draw only nine feet
OF water. and may go where any schooner
which is able to navigate the seas can
enter; and while not a battle ship, In the
sense of not possessing armor and big
guns, she win carry eight four-inch rifles
guns quite large enough to meet anything
short of armored craft. and heavy forti-
ications and a number of smaller ma
chine guns. so mounted as to afford an
extremely destructive fire upon mobs or
troops on shore. or boarding party
The Helena is go feet inches long. by
40 feet inch broad. with a speed or
thirteen knots. and will carry 10 officers
and MEN. Her cost was $2S0,00o
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GOULD Nor LIFT HER.

Tacoma, Jan. S0.-The Tacoma Dry
Dock was unable today to lift the big
Northern Pacific liner Hankow The ves-
sci had part of her cargo aboard. This
Is being unloaded and tomorrow she will
go 10 Esquimalt, Il. c., to dock and have
a couple of loose rivets in one OF her
forward plates repaired. She win return
Monday and sail Wednesday.
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CALLED TO LONDON.

Memphis. Jan. 30.-Dr, John A. Brooks
ce this city, has received call TO the
ondon tabernacle, the largest Christian
C"uroh in Europe. Or, Brooks was the
frat Prohibition candidate for governor
OF Missouri in 1884, and in 1855 he was
appointed vlce-president by the national
Prohibition convention. He was for many
years supreme master workman OF the
Ancient Order of United Workmen. DR..
Brooks has not yet accepted the call to
Inndon
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MORE TROOPS FOR ABYssINIA.
Italy sending Six Thousand Men to Take
Part in the Campaign.

Rome. Jan. so.--Additional troops to
the number of six thousand men have
been ordered to proceed to Massowah.
capital OF the Italian colony OF Erythrea,
whence they will be dispatched to the
interior Of Abyssinia. to reinforce the
troops now campaigning against the
forces Of King Menelik.
The banks here expect that the govern
ment will shortly call for a loan OF
800 10000 lire to meet the expenses of
the campaign against the Abyssinians.
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HIS FUNCTION.

"I wish" said winie Washington. with
n touch Of real emotion in his voice,
that I could bwing myself to be of more
consequence In this world"
"oh, don't worry, Everybody has his
use"
"Y-a-a-s But l am getting little
tiahed of being just chwysanthemum
holder"
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A woman writing to the London Tele-
graph says she acted as guide to Mrs.
Kruger, wife of the president when the
Transvaal delegate visited London in 1875
Mrs. Kruger is typical Dutch vrow,
plain In her manner and evidently
brought up strictly to the Boer idea,
which is to disdain dress and amusement
OF every kind. She speaks not word
of English, and for this reason she and
her relatives found themselves very much
isolated. Arrived at the tower the spec
tacle of scarlet uniform evidently raised
memories in Mrs. Kruger's mind, and the
sight of the narrow, winding staircases
possibly suggested the notion that she
was to be retained as a hostage. Ger
tain It was that II was very difficult to
induce her TO ascend.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-31
THE MARKETS.

Liverpool, Jan. 3O.-Wheat, spot. firm;
demand. poor: No. 2 red winter. 5s SID:
No. ! hard Manitoba, IS 7isd; No. 1 Cal
ifornia, 5s 90.
Hops. unchanged
Portland. Jan. sO.-wheat, walla Wal
la. eoc; Valley. 6266S.
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JApAN,s ApMIRAnLE ARMY.
United States Consul Jones Says II Is the
Best Organized In the World.

Washington. Jan. Sl.-A. c. Jones. Unit
ed States consul at Chin-Kiang. in an in
teresting report to the state department
on the wonderful development OF Japan
ese civilization since the Chinese-Japan-
ESQ war. makes the broad statement that
in the opinion OF military men the army
OF Japan is the best organized army in
the world today. Mr.. Jones tells OF the
great progress OF the country in naval
and military methods, the birth OF vast
industries within few months from the
close OF the war; OF the widespread means
OF popular education. and Of how gener-
ally the military spirit is prevalent
among the school children. all OF whom
are Instructed in tactlcs and drill.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-31
HEADS CHOPPED OFF.

Portland. Jan. 3O.-The police commits
sion tonight discharged Capt Cox ana
nine patrolmen. The reduction OF tho
force was made necessary In order to
bring the expenditures within the appro-
priation.
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DECLARED A DRAW.

New York, Jan. @-The bout between
Dixon and Palmer was declared draw
at the end of the sixth round.
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HANGED THIS MORNING.

Albany, Or, Jan. 3O.-Lloyd Montgom-
cry. the boy murderer, will be hanged at
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-31

"nving Hoe Cake Soap in your kitchen
or hath once means always.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-31

shawl capes are among the neweat
fashions.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-31

Dest washing Powder on earth. Large
size. 30 cents. Soap Foam.