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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-07
AT THE BATTLE GROUND.

Carson. New. March 6.-This place
today was one mixture of mud. snow.
cold. slush, cold and slop, Of general
unpleasantness and discomfort The
streets were covered from curb to curb
with a slimy conglomeration of black
snow and still blacker mud and the
cou ltry roads are one succession OF
puddlcs and sink holes. The disagree
able change In the weather was dis
appointment To both the big fighters.
1t practically means no work for sew
ergll days. F1tsinmons today construc-
ted handball court, which game he
will substitute for road work. Both
fighters did the usual amount OF in
door work. Even II ii ceases showing
tonight 1t will he several days before
the roads are in anything like pass
able condition.
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WASHINGTON IS
WRESTLING RATES
Legislature Struggling With Railroad
Problem in All It's Phases.
TURNER BILL TURNED DOWN
Freight Rate BIZ Passed by the Sem
ate. with Numerous Amendments
Eight Bills Passed House.

Olympia, Wash, March 6.-The en-
tire day was spent on the railroad
freight bin In the senate. and late this
afternoon II passed, but In such a
changed condition that It was not rec
ognized, for not only were the rates
az proposed in the committee report
Increased 10 A.25 pcr ton passed. but
several sections we're expunged bodily
and when Houghton attempted to se-
cure resting place in the bill for the
Turner commission bill there was such
a crash that the Judge had 10 rub his
eyes before discovering that he alone
was with his dead. After the bill had
passed and had been ordered sent 10
the house for concurrence in the amend
ments. Dorr announced that the bill
had not passed as II came from the
committee. claiming that the amend
ments made In the committee had not
been adopted by the senate before the
bill passed This caused comment at
first, but after the looking up Of the
IeCotuS Oy FS<tuihk lAeuhDcic AhC AACobH-
ton. 1t was announced that the pro-
ceedings were regular and that Dorr
was in error.
When the bill was taken up McReavy
offered an amendment that the rail-
roads be allowed to charge not TO ex-
ceed s4.25 per ton for distance haul
of 300 miles or over, and at that rate
not to exceed 90 per cent Of the rate
in effect January 2. 1897. for any dis
tance OF the haul less than 200 miles.
The amendment was adopted by vote
Of 10 to 10. The Lesh amendment re-
qulring that fruit and vegetables be
hauled in mixed carloads lots at 50 per
cent Of the rates Of January 2.1ss7, was
also adopted. when the bill was
piaeed on Tts final passage Houghton
tried to have Turner's commission bill
inserted. The only members voting
for the commission amendments were
Baum, Hill Houghton, Miller and
Plummer.
/ The railroad bill was placed on final
passage and passed, yeas 81. nays ,.
Those voting in the negative were Grow
and Runner
The house passed eight bills and at
4 p. m. adjourned till Monday at Q
o'clock. The senate held an evening
session.
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THE WAR IN GREECE.
situation Growing Intense-Belief That
Difficulty Can Be Mended.

London, March "a midnight dis
patch OF yesterday from Henry Nor
man, the Daily Chronicle correspondent
at Athens. has created anxiety and in
tense impression here. He says there
are grounds to believe that the Cretan
situation is improving; that more than
one power has intimated unofficially
that an amicable exit from the diff
Guilty is still possible, II Greece is will
ing 10 meet the powers half way and
that Greece is willing to consent 70
temporary Turkish suzerainty over
Crete. if the powers will allow the In
hbitants of the island. when order Is
restored. to decide their own fate by
a plebiscite and will appoint a Greek
governor for the present.
The feeling on the continent appears
to be that war between Greece and
Turkey is inevitable. According to
Gaulois. Of Paris, II Greece does not
withdraw her troops from Crete in ooe-
dience to the mandate of the powers,
Turkey will Immediately declare war.
The feeling in political circles in Eng
land. however, is that the powers will
succeed in wariing off war.
The Spectator says "Berore the peo-
pie are driven to any combination in
support Of Turkey they would appeal
to America for aid, which, under the
circumstances, would not be refused.
Let Europe declare war on the United
Anglo Saxon race if it has reckless
ness"
Salonica, March 6.-Feverlsh activity
prevails here in all military reserva-
tions. -Four extra battalions of Rediffs
have gone to Caterina. Sixty oattalions
of infantry and fifteen batteries of artil-
lery and four regiments Of cavalry
are now posted on the Greek frontiers
of Macedonia and Epirius.
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THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Spit Ordinance Passed and VIII BE
Signed by the Mayor.

when Mayor Taylor called the oOun-
eli "a order Parker asked for report
~ the committee Of the whole. where
upon his honor became fscetlous and
said that the committee was stall In
the hole The proceedings OF the con-
ference We're briefly stated and Welch
moved that an Affirmative reply be
made 10 the commissions $3.50 month
scheme The motion prevailed. Mo
Gregor and Trullinger voting In the
negative
The health and police committe" rec
commended that the salary Of the chief
be fixed at ts5 per month and those
Of patrolmen at SIS WEIGH moved
10 amend the report by making the
salaries $40 for the chief and $50 for
the patrolmcn. The attempt 10 amend
was ruled out Of order II was then
moved to adopt the report. but the mo-
tlon was lost by the following vote:
Aye-Clinton. schlebe. Thompson,
TrullInger.
Nay-Brix. McGregor, Parker. slever-
son. Weich.
II was then moved 20 amend the or
dinance by fixing the salaries at $40
for the chief and $50 for patrolmen.
The motion prevailed. Clinton. schiebe
and Thompson voting nay. This re-
peals Nh act ~ 1875. II was then moved
that the measure pass under suspen-
sion OF rules. The motion prevailed.
Clinton. Thompson and schiebe voting
nay
An amendment reducing the salary OF
the surveyor from s. 20 81 and his as
slsAnis from 81 70 $3.50 per day was
carried. Clinton. Thompson, TrullInger
and schicbe voting nay.
The salary Of the auditor and police
Judge was reduced from 1925 per month
to 500 sohiebe. CLINTON and Thomp-
son voting against the reduction. II is
thought that the council cannot reduce
salaries during officials terms Of Of
iice. but the counrilmen evidently think
differently
BY Monday night. probably, 1t will
be a misdemeanor to spit upon the
sidewalks. in public buildings or on
street cars, The ordinance. with a
slight amendment, was unanimously
passed last night Mayor Taylor will
stt.,, 10 ~ ba is Its father
After passing a resolution insrructIng
the auditor to ISSUE n receipt to the
county for money collected on the 1895
road tax. the council adjourned.
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BATTEsHIP OREGON.
She win Co to Cuba to Be Ready
the Spanish War.

San Francisco. March 6.-All sorts
of rumofs have sprung up on the wa
ter front in regard TO the sailing Of
the batleshlp oregon. Reports have
varied greatly, some being that she
was TO start next week on a trip to
Seattle to go on the drydock.
A small sensation was created today
by the river boat J. ID. Peters going
alongside and discharging into the Or
egon a large cargo of -four. 1t was
an indication that the battleship Is
preparing for a long cruise and the
water front prophets said that the war
vessel was getting ready for a voyage
to Cuba in case of war with Spain,
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letter. na he had no assurance that the
city could be lighted for t3iv per month
lIc thought II could not
Parker then Withdrew his motion
ana moved 90 1grce 10 pay the com
mirslon $3.50 per month fDr mot ~ ex-
cc,,dJ 60 lights i, wsR decided also b
agree to furnish tho commission with
$3.50 commencing january 1895. Judge
Bowlby having stated that the plant
could be- placed IN running order In
Mx months Parkers motion pre-
vailed ana the conference came 10 an
end A. "a result Of las, nights ac-
tion. the commission wiil have plans
drawn ana invite bldA d, n the work
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FOR SUNDAY.
A Short Sermon by a Well Known
Divine.
ro dIc |. gnln.-phlliprIans. ]. 2l.

To die is gain.-PhilippianS, l., 2l.
one must think q ,NnE time, and
;hlnk very seriously tcf,rs he can gee
l.y truth in tha: remarkable state
nant. He must cont l.:'.t think. and
de so with a much otoaanr view of life
and of the hereafter than Is usual be
fore he can agree with the Apostle.
We all believe In "a genera. and vague
sort of a way that it is better to die
than to live under certhir distressful
circumstances, but whether we, un-
der like circumstances, should think
so for ourselves is 4 problem about
which there is considerable doubt.
God has implanted In us love Of
life which is strong enough TO make us
avaricious of the very last possible
day. II that universal Tread of Icath
were less strong we should either make
way with ourselves or criminally malle
way with others under provocation.
The love of life. the sacredness of e.
the right of every man ITO enjoy his
life to its uttermnst limit of time is
the basis of at least one Of the Ten
Commandments Eliminate this cling
ing and you would make II impossible
for human nature to bear It's burdens,
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.,e ulLLY ARRIVES.

New York. March 6.-General Julio
Sanguilly arrived in this city today.
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DIED FOR LOVE.

walla Walla, March 6.-Augusta Lon
neker, a beautiful young girl less than
is years old. this morning was found
lying on the bed, dead, with an empty
bottle Of strychnine on the floor. The
girl had formed an attachment for Jas.
Mater, who died OF heart disease on
Thursday.
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washington. March 6.President Nc
Kinley this afternoon Issued the proc
lamatlon conyoking congress In extra
session Monday. March Is.
After the new cabinet officers had
taken the oath Of Office they lost but
little time In entering upon their OFF,
clnl dutlea
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-07
BUSINESS MEN DELIGHTED.

Special to the Astorian.
Portland, March 6-Bustness men iall
over the state are delighted at the ap-
pointment of H w. Corbett as United
States senator to succeed j. H. Mitch
ell, and congratulations are pouring
in from all sides.
The best lawyers in this city say that
Mr.. Corbett Will undoubtedly be
seated.
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ceived in spirit ~ undeniable Wis
dom, and bears the mark of calm. de-
hberate Judgment"
THE QUEEN CALLS.
Washington. March 6.--Among those
VINO called at the White House. but did
not see the president. was julius Pal
mer. ex-Queen Lllluokalanrs private
= secretary. who bore an autograph note
addressed 10 the president expressing
the desire Of the ex-queen for an audi
ence with the president at the earliest
possible moment. on account OF the
crowd the letter was delivered to the
policeman on guard at the entrance
for delivery.
BLISS FIRST ORDER.
Washington. March 6.--Lleut Col.
RaDdlett. acting United States indian
agent at Fort Duchesne. the headquar-
ters of the Uintah and ouray Indian
agency in Utah. telegraphed the Indian
bureau today that a large number Of
settlers had gone into the Uncompa-
ghre lands and taken UP claims. Much
confusion has resulted among the In
dlans and Agent Randlett asks that
troops be furnished to remove the
whites.
Secretary Bliss today sent 10 the war
department a requistiOn for troops
10 proceed at once 10 Fort Duchesne
to support the agent there In the trou
BILE growing out Of the failure to open
the reservation. This was the first
official act Of the new secretary Of the
interior.
THE INDIAN TRUBLE.
Salt Lake. March "a Tribune spe-
cial from Price. Utah. says: The fact
that President Cleveland fa,ied to sign
rhe Indian appropriation biii Is becom-
ing generally known on the Uncompa-
ghre reservation and a large majority
Of the parties who made locations are
going OF. although many Of them are
taking the tip given out by Arthur
Brown In the senate. and are filing
their locations now. believing that such
acton will give them the first right
when the reservation is actually open
ed. II Is thought the troops will re-
move all remaining intruders tomorrow.
orders from the war department to
that effect being exepected every min
ute.
BUTLER WARRANT TO ISSUE.
Washington. March 6.-The record Of
the testimony In the case OF Frank
| Butler. who Is wanted In Australia
for murder. has reached the state de-
partment and is now under examina-
ton So far the proceedings appear
TO have been regular in all essentials,
and warrant for the surrender OF
this most remarkable criminal to the
Australian authorities probably will is
use Immediately Butler is given no
| less than six names in the application
or extradition, being variOusly known
as Lee Weller Frank Harwood. Bur
CESS, Sampson. Glare and Butler. He
stands accused OF fourteen murders and
is suspected of fully as many more.
His plan Of operation was to invite
tenderfeet in Australia with money to
enter into partnership with him to pros
pect for gold. When the expedition
had gotten a few miles out of town.
Butler would, 1t is charged, make away
with his partner take his money and
effects, and hide the body.
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CONTINUED on Fourth Page)

Wait for the "Huseby." the best
bicycle on earth for the least money.
$40 and $50. f. L. Parker, agent.
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ceived In a spirit ~ undeniable Wis
dom, and bears the mark of calm. de-
liberate Judgment"
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CONGRATULATIONS

Washington. March 6.-Dispatches of
congratulation have been poured into
the White House for the last two days
from every part of the country and
the world
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WHAT PARIS sAYs.

Paris. March 6-The Figaro this
morning notes with satisfaction that
McKinley's political prosram IS almost
a formal Reputation Of the acts of
those who brought him into power. The
Figaro says His message Is con-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Mrs. Hunt Of Clarksville has been
visiting at Carl Hunts
The family Of G. E. Hills moved to
New Baltimore this week.
Ii. s. Tubbs of Lansing has sold his
house and lot here to a Lansing party
Homer Hutchinson went east last
week, being called there by the New
York house he is travelling for.
Since the death of Mrs. Evans the
home has been broken up and the
children, four Of them, have been given
good homes by people who have taken
an interest In them.
The little girl, Annie Sabin, at John
Sherman's, who has been having q
serious time with knee trouble, being
unable to walk much, is recovering
under DR.. Nichols treatment.
Carl Hunt met with an accident last
Saturday by which his right foot was
seriously injured by a quantity OF lum'
Der he was unloading from wagon
falling on it. DR.. Stanton dressed it.
He will be laid up several weeks.
Luckily Mr. Hunt carried an accident
Insurance.
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THE CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church will meet with
Mrs. Maurice Reed next Wednesday,
March "a, at 2:30 o'clock.
The officers OF the Sunday School as
sociations of Ionia county will hold a
meeting at the Office OF o. G. Thomp-
son, in Ionia, March "a.
Estella Kinney knight, pupil OF Edna
Chaffee Noble, will give a recital al
the M. f. church, Friday evening
March 26. Good music will be furnish.
ed by local talent.
The M. f. Sunday school will hold u
missionary service al the church Sun.
day evening. Every one will be well
come, especially those interested in
the situation In India.
The B. Y. p. U. OF the Baptist
church have their weekly social al
Mrs. II. S. Campbell's on Washington
street, tomorrow, friday evening
All are invited to be present. No fee
will be charged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18
CORBETT WAS BESTED.
The Champion PugIlist Loses tho Belt-lt
Took Only Fourteen Rounds
to Settle it.

Carson City, Nevada, was thronged
yesterday with sporting men, thugs,
thieves and all that element of society
that pander TO depraved and nauseat-
ing appetite for beastial morality.
There was probably never before such
conglomeration OF wickedness con-
centrated in the United States under
the sanction OF law as came together
to witness the fight. Nevada allowed
and encouraged it and a very dark blot
on the United States is now conspicu-
Gus. Even Mexico with her bull fights
discards prize fighting and no ring to
test the fighing qualities of two men
is allowed in its borders. But Cor
bett is whipped, the great champion
who took from John l.. Sullivan the
laurels he wore for twelve years went
to grass in the fourteenth round under
reign OF fierce blows from Fitzsim-
mons the Australian.
Fitzsimmons made fake lead with
his right for the jaw. 1t was n simple
ruse but 1t caught the Californian nap
ping. Instead OF keeping his body In
clined forward and throwing back his
head just trife, allowing the blow,
which was OF the very lightest kind. 10
slip by, Corbett contemptuously bent
his head and chest backward and thus
protruded his abdomen. Fitzsimmons'
small eyes flashed and like tightening
he saw and availed himself of his OPP
portunity. Drawing back his left he
brought IL up with terrible force, the
forearm rigid and at right angles with
the upper arm. With the full power
OF his wonderful driving muscles
brought into play the Australian fairly
ripped the blow up the pit OF Corbett's
stomach at a point just under the
heart. Corbett was lifted clean off his
feet, and as he pitched forward Fitz-
simmons shot his right up and around,
catching Jim on the jaw and acceler.
ating his downfall. Corbett sank on
his left knee and with his outstretched
right grasped the ropes for support
His left arm worked convulsively up
and down, while his face was twitching
with an expression OF the greatest ag'
ony. The referee declared the fight
ended and Fitzsimmons the winner
Let Australia or some other country
keep the oelt. The United States
should crave something OF more value
and honor.
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FOR THE SUFFERING ARMENIANs.

The lecture at the Congregational
church Sunday evening by Mr.. Abra-
hanson, the Armenian, drew large
audience. He was dressed In the cos
tune worn by some OF his native
countrymen, with a belt around him
such as is worn by the treacherous
Kurds, containing numerous openings
and pockets for carrying weapons and
plumber. He gave a brief description
of his country and how under the
Turkish government 1t had been de-
populated from forty million souls to
less than two million, through massa-
ere. He said the Armenans were
firm in their belief in Christianity and
many of them would rather die than
give up their religion and accept the
Mohamedan; that all they asked was
to be let alone TO worship according to
the dictates of their conscience. The
Russians, he claimed, were anxious to
see the fight go on and even would
give the Armenians guns and amuni-
ton, we'll knowing that they would be
overpowered and it would be only a
question of time when they would be
exterminated, leaving the way open
for the occupation OF their lands by
hs.,fn
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18

Miss Elsie French who went to
Sparta to work several months ago
met with serious misfortune recently
by running needle into her hand
which was broken of after entering.
Physicians were unable to extract 1t
or even locate it with the XRay. She
is now in the hospital in Grand Rapids
suffering severely from the pain it
gives her.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18
BASKET BUSINESS GOOD.

President and general manager w.
ID. Ballou of the Ballou Basket Co., is
very much pleased over what he con-
siders the improved business outlook.
"Our business thus far this year" said
he, sis think fully 25 per cent. larger
than for the corresponding period last
year." Good orders are steadily COM
ing in, several received during the
past week being for a carload each.
He is now figuring on a large order
which il secured will mean steady an
nual business to the amount Of over
$4,000 per year. They also have "a
new idea in coal baskets by which wire
is wove in the bottom, greatly increas-
ed its wearing capacity. A patent
will be applied for at once.
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The small boy who goes to school
with the buttons on his clothes, his
face and hands clean, and his hair
neatly combed, with pocket handker-
chief in his pocket has left mother
at home who takes pride in her boy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18

Frank w. Smith has exchanged some
OF his city property for forty acres OF
land in Oceana county, thirty-five
acres OF which is already set to fruit.
He expects to move there next month.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18
SURPRISED THEM.
Husbands Got the Best Of their Wives for
Once.


The Congressional club, composed Of
thirteen lady members ian unlucky
number) have been holding meetings
weekly during the winter at the homes
of different members and last night II
was entertained at the residence OF
Mrs. +. b. Lapham.
A surprise on them was quietly
planned by inviting each husband, to
come in a body at nine O'Clock and
break in on the meeting. II worked
like charm, for just as they had
closed their session, which consisted
Of discussing the latest doings OF Con-
gress, the thirteen husbands emerged
from an upper room Immediately into
their presence. A few seconds of con-
sternation was followed by perfect
bedlam OF questions, cross-questions
and explanations. The ladies could
hardly be comforted but half dozen
tables were quickly brought in laden
with refreshments, and in closing the
following toasts and roasts were called
out which explains itself, every one
entering heartily into the spirit OF the
occasion:
Toastmaster, e. Is. Lapham.
The Gentlemen's Salutation TO the Ladies'.
Observation-Disclosures. w. IL. RtcaDy
Response. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MIS- ID. r.. WILSON
Women's Clubs from Woman's Standpoint,
....................... Mrs w. F. Sandell
Lightning Yeast. .............D David f. Wilson
Experiences by the Ladies'. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Women's Clubs from Mans Standpoint.
............ ..... a. L. oPehcet
MUSIC, Dutl
Mrs. G. NJ. Kingsley and Mrs. f. b. Lapham
When the Ladies get to Congress. A f. Weter
Reading. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS III. d. Leonard
Our Visitors ...............M Mrs Robert Wilson
Solo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mrs. C. NJ. Kingsley
Long Live Our Club. ...... Mrs. M. A. Chapman
Our Opinion OF Surprises. Mrs. NJ A. Reed
Aud Lang Syne BY the Company
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/ have five acres of land near the
Cedar Springs fair ground and two lots
on the North Side | will trade for "A
house and lot in this city.
E. b. LAPHAM
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18

Citizens are strictly forbidden from
meddling with the fire supplies in the
hose house unless ordered by chief or
assistant chief. WIN. POPE, Chief.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-18

1t is, or should be, the highest aim of
every merchant to please his custom
ers; and that the wide awake drug
firm of Meyers & Eshleman, Sterling,
H., Is doing so, is proven by the fol-
lowing, from Mr.. Eshleman:-"In my
sixteen years experience in the drug
business | have never seen or sold or
tried medicine that gave as good
satisfaction as Chamberlin's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold
by Fisk Bangs, Druggist.