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MEDALS OF HONOR AWARDED.
George n. Bliss and Irwin Shepherd
Decorated for Waller.

George n. HISS ana Irwin shepherd
Decorated for Naler.
A medal of honor has been awarded to
George n. Bliss, IL College street, Provi-
denca, r. L.
Waynesborough, Va. September rs, 1864,
then occupied by a-.iivision of cavalry, was
attacked by greatly superior force of the
three arms. This officer, then captain LIST
Rhode Island Volunteer Cavalry. command
ing the provost guard in the village, saw
the Union lines retiring before the enc
;ny's attack mustered his guard, and with
out orders joined in the defense anc
charged the enemy without support He
received three saber wounds. his horse was
shot and he was taken prisoner.
A medal was ordered awarded to Irwin
Shepard, Minnesota State Normal School,
Winoaa, Minn.
AT KnoXvillee, Tenn, November IL 1863
this soldier. then a corporal of Company
L, 18th Michigan Volunteers volunteered
to be one OF small firing party to accom-
Saunders to destroy buildings inside the
eremy's lines, whence sharps hooters had
been firing. A part of the buildings hay
ing been burned. the regiment fell back
Corporal Shepard and two others know
an. that the oiiGc. Of :t.S 1.saaxSG ii..sa.s.
teen fully accomplished, disregarded the
orders to retire. remained and fired the rest
of the buildings, insurins their total de-
struction. This at the imminent risk of life
from the fire of the advancing enemy.
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MAJ. MORGAN'S RESIGNATION.
Ii Was Not Voluntary, but His Ac
counts Are All Right.

1t is learned today that the resignation
of Disbursing Clerk Morgan of the bureau
of engraving and printing was not volun-
tary, but was requested by the Treasury
Department.
The facts are that Major Morgan with
the best intentions, got into the habit of
advancing money on the salaries of en-
ployes at the bureau of engraving and
printing. He advanced the money and took
slips. AS this is against the rules the
offense, it is stated, could not be condoned,
and the resignation of Major Morgan was
requested. Major Morgans accounts were
always straight, and neither he nor the
government ever lost a penny from the
practice.
Major Morgan, 1t is stated, did not for a
long time know that he was violating any
rule, and when he ascertained to the con-
trary 1t was too late to escape.
The investigation of the management of
the bureau of engraving and printing,
which has been under way some time by a
committee composed of Messrs. Lyman.
Hendricks and Brown, will be closed this
week. and a report will be made to the
Secretary of the Treasury.
The investigation, 1t is understood, has
been far reaching, going, among other
things, into the purchase OF inks, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
Important Changes Made in the Police
Force.
new HEAD OF DETECTIVE OFFICE
Detective j. w. MattingIy Pro-
NOTED to Be Inspector.
* ENNEY y LIEUTENANT

The first step toward reorganizing the
police force was taken today when Conn
missioner Wight ordered a general shake
up of lieutenants. and made some import
ant changes. all of which were long ago
exclusively predicted in The Star
First and most important Of all. there is
a new head of the detective department.
Lieut.. Hollinberger who has been Inspector
OF detectives since October IL. 1892 is re-
lieved, reduced to a lieutenant and given
charge of the fourth precinct.
Private Joseph w. Mattingly, who has
been detailed to assist the district attorney
In collecting evidence, is made inspector of
the detective department, being first rails
ed TO a sergeant, then a lieutenant and
finally inspector.
Lieut.. Teeple, who has been the COM
manding officer of the second precinct. is
reduced to a private of class and made
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lem to increase its efficiency. Night after
night he has been visiting the different
precincts looking over the entire subject
of a policemans duty. ina order to fully ac-
quaint himself with the methods. He has
questioned at length each Lieutenant, has
talked with station keepers and discussed
arrests with patrolmen.
He found the force in much better shape
than he anticipated, and while Le realized
that something should he dcne to infuse
,ew blood into precincts which had be-
come inefficient because of lax methods,
he dc n6t act until he had investigated
every line
Speaking upon the subject today to a
reporter of The Star, Commissioner Wight
said:
I'm cons ije1iiG the police force we
should, | think, judge rather by the net
results covering a period OF time, than by
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assistant sanitary inspector. in piace Of
ohlcer W H. Amiss. who goes on street
duty.
Lieut.. Vernon, one of the oldest and best
equipped men on the force. is reduced at
his own request to a private of class > Snd
made aid TO the chief Of police.
Sergt. j. NJ. Kenrey is made n lieutenant
and Will be placed in charge OF the eighth
precinct.
Private s. a. McNelly of class is made
a sergeant. vice Mattingly.
Private NJ. r. Muller is detailed to assist
the district attorney in the prosecution OF
cases.
Lieut.. Heffner is transferred from the
ninth to the second precinct.
Lieut.. McCathran is transferred from the
fifth to the ninth precinct.
Lieut.. Gessford is transferred from the
eighth to the fifth precinct.
What Commissioner Wight Says.
And thus it is The FIRST step is taken to-
ward reorganization Of the police force.
1t cannot be said that these changes have
been made without careful consideration.
Ever since Commissioner Wight became
Commission in charge OF the polics
force he has been studying over the prob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
HAD ORDERS TO KILL
Anarchist Society Prompted Coli to
Murder Senor Canovas.
ASSASSIN had NO PERSONAL SPITE
Did His Work in a Cold B|ooded,
Relentless Way.
SPAIN is GREATLY EXCITED

MADRID, August 9.-The assassination
of the prime minister of Spain, Senor Cano-
vas del Castillo. was undoubtedly cold
blcodedly premediated. Golli deliberately
watched for an opportunity to kill the
Spanish statesman, and he only fired when
he had no chance of missing. In fact, the
assassin, who was arrested almost imme-
diately after the premier fell dead at the
feet of his wife, has declared as much to
the examining magistrate. The prime min
lister fingered for some time in agony and
passed away with a cry of Long live
Spain"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
ENGLISH PRESS COMMENTS.
Belief That Serious Trouble is Likely
TO FOIlOW.

LONDON, August 9.--The afternoon
newspapers, in their comments upon the
assassination of the Spanish prime minister,
express themselves on the same lines as
the morning papers, remarking upon the in
comprehensive idiocy of the murder of the
man who was mainly responsible for giving
universal suffrage to Spain. They also ad-
vocate the suppression of anarchsm by
force pointing out that the history of
nihilism in Russia proves that force con-
sistently and steadily applied is the remedy
for clearing out the pestient gang
The st. James Gazette regards the death
OF Senor Canovas del Castillo as being a
heaVy disaster for Spain, adding:
NaHoVas was not great, but he was a
statesman. During the Cuban crisis he
governed with energy and If he had beep
a very great man he might have told his
countrymen that they must alter their
ways OF dealing with the colonies, or be
prepared Tor evil times. But the Spaniards
would hardly listen to such a lesson even
from the tongue OF an angel. May be, If he
mad the choice, Canovas would have pre-
TERED the martyrGom which has overtaken
him rather than to have lived to see the
collapse which is only more threatening
Spain.
In the meantime, the murder will DESTROY
the already unstable administrati ton, and in
the pick of a successor of the late premier
lhe queen regents position Is most difficult
she may be driven to call upon some SOL
dlef, Campos or Polavieja, which would be
a misfortune to Spain abroad. The crime
must have one consequence-to make the
kaiser and his brother sovereigns less dis
posed to adopt gentle methods with So
cialiSm'
Spanish Securities Fall.
LONDON, August 9.-On the stock ex-
change here today Spanish securities fell
one-half point on the news of the assas-
sination of the premier, Senior Canovas del
Castillo.
His Deuth Was Predicted.
MALAGA, August 9-Old inhabitants of
this city relate that when Canovas del
Castillo was a young assistant master at
school here a gypsy woman told his for
tune She Predicted he would become
great and would meet with a violent death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
Lieut.. whittle,ev,. In,uries.

Lieut.. H. H. Whittlesey of the bureau of
navigation was thrown from his bicycle
near Glen Echo about aweek ago and bad
~ shaken up. Although in great pain he
continued on duty at the department for
two days, when noticing no improvement
in his condition. he went to TIE Naval Dis
pensary for examinations and treatment 1t
was then found that his collar bone was
broken. 1t was reset. and his left shoulder
and arm were tightly fastened with elastic
bandages, so as to render them immova BILE
and to enable the bone to knit. Although
In a somewhat crippled condition he was
at the office today as usual The physi-
clans say 1t will be six weeks before he
will be able to use his left arm.
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PcrAOnaI Mcnfian.

Cen 0. L. Spaulding. assistant secretary
of the treasury, has gone to his home in
Michigan for two or three weeks vacation
Mr.. George p. Sacks and Wife, Miss
Nettie Sacks and Miss Pluggee, are stop
ping at the Richmond Atlantic City, n. j.
Mr.. Z. o. Assmussen and Mr.. VIII Reed
are at Aurora, w. Va.
Walter T. ketcham, Raymond L. Ford
and Willard Ketcham have just returned
from weeks outing with their wheels in
Virginia.
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Drowning of Lieut.. Duncan,

Adjt. Gen. Breck received a telegram this
morning saying that Lieut. Edward Dun
can of the 4th Infantry was drowned while
bathing in Lake Michigan near Fort Sheri-
dan yesterday afternoon. Lieut. Duncan
graduated from the Military Academy in
1885. and was one Of the heroes of the insti-
tuition, having scored a touchdown against
the Yale foot ball team after a phenomenal
run during the contest in his graduating
year. He was fine athlete and an expert
swimmer. He was attacked with cramps
while in the water and was unable to help
himself and sank for the last time before
assistance could be rendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
Presidential Party Enjoying Life.

Mr.. Victor L.. Mason. confidential clerk TO
tie Secretary of War. who accompa MED
the presidential party to Lake Champlain.
has returned TO Washington and resumed
his duties at the War Department today.
He says that the President and Mrs Nc
kinley are in excellent health, and are en-
1oyf1g their outing to the full extent. The
same is true of Secretary Alger and family.
and all the other members of the party
The President and party expect to leave
Blun Point on the 10th instant for Buffalo
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by WAY OF CAPE HORN.
But Few Vessels Take That Route
Now.

Now.
Trade between the Atlantic ports by way
of Cape Horn, once the route of very con-
siderable domestic ocean traffic, has dwin-
died until now it may be said TO be en-
tireiy chance trade. During the last
fiscal year, as reported by the bureau Of
statistics of the Treasury Department,
thirty-two vessels, aggregating 57.G94 tons,
made the long voyage from the Atlantic
to the Pacific ports. mainly from New York
to San Francisco, ard only ten. aggregat-
ing 1I,fS6 tons, from the Pacific to the
Atlantic ports. These were not in reg
ular trade, but sailed by way of the Horn,
either in ballast or If fortunate. with car
goes CT domestic merchandise, for The pur-
pose OF taking at their first destina; alton
other cargoes for export.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
Naval OPdera.

Pay Inspector E. Bellows has been de-
tached from the Newport torpedo station
and ordered to hold himself in readiness for
sea: Pay Inspector H. T. Wright, from the
Vermont to the New York navy yard; Pay
n aster H. B. T. Harris, to the Vermont:
Paymaster L. c. Boggs, from the New
York navy yard to the torpedo station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
An Examination for Experts.

The examination of clerks in the Treas
ury Department who claim TO have an ex-
pert knowledge of stenosraphy and type
writing will be held August II in room 62.
The skill of candidates will be thoroughly
tested, that, in the language of the order
''the department may know where its COM
pctent operators may be found when heir
services are required for rapid and accurat g
work
IL is rot obligatory on clerks to stand the
test, and amateurs are not invited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09
An American sent Out Of Cun.

Consul General Lee has informed the
State Department that Ira C. Farley, trav-
cling for cigarette company of New York,
was recently arrested by the Spanish forces
in Cuba for alleged violation of law and
was turned over to him the consul generaD
to be sent out of the Island Of Cuba. Far
ley Is a citizen of Massachusetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09

Senor Sagasta, the liberal leader; Marshal
Martinez de Campos, and others, who ten
dered their coincidence to the government
while placing his services at the disposal
of the ministers.
The cabinet sat until O'Clock this morn
ing and decided to publish in the Official
Gazette today, which will appear with a
black border, the appointment of Lieut..
Gen. Don Marcolo de Azcarraga, the min
lister for war, as premier ad interim,
Senor. Sagasta has postponed his project
ed visit to this city.
In anticipation of possible disturbance at
Barcelona the police force of that city has
been reinforced.
Later in the day it was announced that
the highest military honors will be accorded
the deceased at his funeral. The court
will, however, not return here from San
Sebastian, the summer residence, to attend
the funeral ceremonies. The queen regent,
however. will be represented at the funeral
by the Duke of Sotomayor, the chief mayor
dome.
The remains will be brought here on Tues
day.
An individual who was heard to express
sympathy with the assassin of the premier
and with his crime, has been arrested.
The newspapers of this city, in comment
ing on the crime, say that though the an
archists have country, it is dreadful
to contemplate that the last two murders
Of eminent men, that of President Carnot
of France and of Premier Canovas del Cas-
t.Ilo, were the work of Italians.
Republicans Are Active.
Considerable activity was displayed to-
day among the republicans, who seem to
believe that their opportunity has arrived.
The government is taking extreme precau-
tions to preserve order in Madrid and the
provinces.
1t is reported in some quarters this after
noon that Senor Pidal, the president of the
chamber of deputies. will only be charged
to form an intermediate ministry.
CAUSED HORROR AT ROME.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-09

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches of
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news OF the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph, up to the
moment of going to press.
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one or two. or a few isolated cases. There
are perhaps instances. perhaps many
where an Individual officer will make
mistake, or fail to perform his duty in a
proper manner. and there are instances
when the whole force seemed to be un-
able to catch 4 murderer or to ferret ont
a crime.
Ten Years Record.
This is not peculiar to the Washington
police force; 1t is true everywhere. But IL
one viii take the record of the past ten
years and compare the various districts
now with the condition they were in ten
years ago a very great change must be
Noticed and a vast Improvement recognized.
During this period the population has in
Der Of houses to be watched and protected
has increased from "a. .732 to 81 242 Tho
number of streets added to the city which
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To BE Buried mt Arlington.

The remains of Capt. F. W. Thibant, Gtl
Infantry, who died at Fort Thomas, Ky.
Saturday, will be brought to this cit,
Thursday afternoon for interment in Ar
lirgton cemetery. He will be buried will
military 'honors.
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King Humbert and the Pope Telc
Ernph Their Condolences.

ROME, August 9.-The assassination of
the prime minister of Spain, Senor Cano-
vas del Castillo, has caused feeling of
horror here. Many flags are haf-masted.
The premier, the Marquis di Rudini, and
the cabinet ministers paid personal visits
today to the Spanish embassy.
King Hunbert has telegraphed his con-
dolence to the queen regent, and 1T is ex-
rected that the Crown Prince Vittorio
Emanuele, Prince of Naples, who is now
cruising on his yacht, will proceed to
Madrid
The pope is greatly upset over the news
of the assassination of the premier Of
Spain and upon receipt of it Immediately
sent to the Spanish embassy for details of
the crime. His holiness also telegraphed
on the subject to Madrid.
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Golli Il Militant Anarchist.

BARCELONA. August 9-Goil, the as
Sc sssin of Senor Canovas del Castillo, was
known here under the name of Achilloll.
He formerly worked as a compositor, and
was also known under the alias of Jose
Sonto
He was classed as a militant anarchist
and was an intimate friend of Ascheri. the
perpetrator of the outrage in the Gale de
Camhros. Coli fled from Barcelona after
the outrage referred to.
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REACH PROPERTY.

200 acres fine grazing land on North
Neoarnle. $500. All clear Easy tcrins
House. lot and barn IN Holiday
Park on Necannicum. 500, cash. 4
great bargain.
lsO acres on Elk creek beach, i2oC
fi-at frvmtags. Beautiful tract. suit
able for laying out In lots. Cheap
and terms to suit
Ten room house on North Beach, NIL
furnished Cost 1880. owner. who
lives In the East. will @sll for $500.
Lot 3. block o. ocean Grove. Sea
side. House. blacksmith shop; well on
property; just like giving It away at
81. 600
Seven room house at Seaside; mcd-
ern improvements; nicely located and
cheap; terms easy.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02

Crowds of people were On tho Strccts
last night. discussing politics and mat,
tcrs " locSd legislation. aud many re-
marks wcre heard concerning what peo.
pie Thought a,e city council should
do at It's next meeting IN regard to the
ordinance compelling thu police depart.
nlent 10 es,foroc all laws against vice,
Some Thought that the ordinance should
be strictly enfurNS,d. white others wcrc
ot the opinion shat IN q SEAPORT town
a certain amount VI latitude was ncceS,
sary,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02

owners Of launches did not combine
and address q communication by tele.
graph direct ~ the department, whgca
would result in proper Instructions BE-,
ing Sivea to the officials in charge OF
these matters un the Columbia river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02

merry, and manned by John Rcck II h
supposed chat Rocks boat'puncr was
also drowned, This iS aWrthcr Instance
of the danger " fsAing too near the
mouth OF the river No further nnor-
nation has ben obtained as ~ Che other
boat tcport,sd aS lost,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02
COUNTY LANDS.

A FINE FARM Of 120 acres on Up
per Nehalem. About One-half OF place
timber land, balance pasture and
titled land $500 on easy terms; ls a
bargain
Store building, barn. large orchard,
pasture land. titled soil. comprises a
beautiful place near olney. We are
prepared 10 offer II nj bargain.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02

In Judge AbrrvromhieS court ycstcr.
tcriay. Thomas Peterson, an employee
~ Acury S,,hiel, the rN'staur0rU man,
was fined $50 for assaul,ing Chlnaman
Who had come a. the restaurant 10 do
business with thu prrprctvr II seems
that the Chtnaman wRS in tho kitchen,
talking to the cook and N';rrSon ~.
jNctrd 10 the noiSe, and upon ccc,VtnE
u ruply IN Chlpesc struck the ChinamaN
u heavy hlow, There was NJ evidence
TO show that the assault was justin.
able.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02
YOUR
Property With Us.
CITY PROPERTY TO-DAY.


We have u IL, m MoCluN's command
Ing the finest view In the whole city
and convenient TO tho business portion
OF the city VIII soil at bargain
Summit avenue Is on tho crest o.
the Hill back from the water front and
commands a viewof the Columbia river.
Young's bay and Pacific ocean Is
most desirable location for residence
and convenient. iOoSlC0 for Sa?5. part
cash, L. a great bargain
Thrive lots In block %. shivcleys;
each 5oxlO0 Bargain at 1900. Very
easy terms
T6x75 corner block IS, Adair's. 1880.
Strsat car and paved streets.
Corner lot. SD and Franklin. 7Sxi5O.
1 houses, all rented, 4 bargain and
easy tornls,
Lot TO- block 10. Alderbrook. Great
bargain offered.
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ron MODERATION.
ES'pwsldont Harrison Declines tn,
Honor and othcm Appear

ChlcaS,o, May 1.-The destination OF
oN.PNsidont Harrison, who would have
Ncen chosen with little or no opposition.
has brought to the surface three candi-
dates fr tho modcrWtotsNip OF the
Presbyterian General Assembly Witch
Is to meet at Wlnona. Ind. the latter
par, os this month rhNe are the Rev.
Sheldon jackson, ot Alaska, the Hon,
John Wanamakcr ot Philadelphia. aid
the Rev, pr Minton, ot san Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-1O-room house. Si5 per
month: broom house, $40 per month.
rooms near Clatsop Mil. S5 per
month.
rooms near Clatsop Mil so per
month. upstairs.
Small room house near 4th and
Exchange, IS per month.
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STOCKHOLDERS. MEETING.

Notice Il hotNeby given that tho an
nual meeting OF the stockholders OF tho
Astoria Building and Loan Association
viii be held at the oftlce " the scc.
retary On Tuesday May II. 1897. for the
purpose ot olcc,ing directors to serve
ono year
Tho election VIII be by ballot. AMI
viii be held from O'clock p, M. until
O'Clock y, m.
CtAS, $, WRIGHT, Pres.
Attest FRANK l.. PARKER.
Secretary
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-14 room lodging house
cheap. Well located
Lots In Alderbrook. The most de-
siralbe residence portion OF Astoria.
Cheap and easy terms.
II you wish TO sell your property
list II with
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02

The additional bowling alleys for the
\. +. c, are expected 10 arrive early
this week. Bowling has become a fad
and Hoth ladies and gentlemen are OBJ
tanning much pleasure and healthful
exercise fINom the game.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-05-02

American Bible Society Repository,
Bibles and Testaments OF all descrip-
tons, and in all languages desired.
Sold at cost price. Suitable for dis
trioution, presents. etc. Repository at
Griffin & Reeds, Astoria.
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WEST SIDE BARGAINS,

A six room cottage new. on lot 5Ox
100. warenton. $3.50. Easy terms, or
Installment plan.
Lots and S, block l6.Kindrcd PARK,
cheap for cash.
Lot 2i. block 81. New Astoria with
house barn. COW. chichens. etc. Cheap
At $500
\ BARGAIN sea acres near Flavel,
500 per acre. easy terms.