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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04
ECHO OF THE STORM
British ship Milton Park Arrives From
Acapulco,
II. S LYMAN,

Another echo " the great storm TWO
weeks ago was heard last sight upon the
arrival at 6 o'clock Of the British ship
Milton Park. Captain Tumn;y. IS days in
ballast from Acapulco, This is one OF
tho few sailing vessels carrying water
ballast and considering all things she ras
completed very quick passage. In
speaking Of the voyage Captain Tumilty
said: I'VE had an uneventtm trip for the
first few days. and when s6 days cut were
in the latitude Of the Columbia river, but
far to the westward We made good
run until fortnight $50 when in 4e north
we struck a tremendous gale which blew
great guns and took us out of our course.
We ran with the gale and kept on the
outer edge Of the hurricane so did not
feel It so much, being compelled to round
to for only l2 hours. From what I learn
here 1t was the same storm that visited
Astoria about that time. and which prob
ably Travelled in circle from the Japan
coast. We were almost Off the Columbia
when the storm struck US. We wealth
cred the gale finely and did not lose a
rope or stitch Of canvas. We sc to Port
land in the morning for grala."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04
Must Be There Whatever Issue Of His
Mothers Illness.
UNPRECEDENTED SITUATION
Mrs. Mckinley Still Unconscious aad Viii
Not Recoverable President Nust Be
ia Washington Monday.

Canton, Ohio. Dec. 3.-Presidept Nc.
Kinley VIII be in Washington for the
opening Of congress next Monday. wnat-
ever may be the issue Of his mothers
illness Although there has never been
In the country's history a case exactly
similar. It is necessary for the president
to be at the capital in person for the OPEN
ing session to receive the joint committee
from the two houses, and until this com
mittee has waited upon the president
and received his communication me busI-
ness Of congress cannot proceed.
Mother Mckinley Is unconscious and
the attending physician can give the fam
fly no hope that she will ever return to
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04
RUssIA's MOVEMENTS.
Now Buying Large Supplies in the United
States.

San Francisco. Dec. s.-The call saws:
The report that the Russian government
is buying large quantities. Of army sup
plies IN The United States has been YER
flied. Gable messages from vladivostock
asking merchants to bid on large lots
are frequently received Yesterday
Dodge. Sweeney & Co.. OF this city. re-
ceived vladivostock cable to figure on
1870 tons Of supplies Travellers arriving
from Asia report that the garrison at
Vladivostock has been largely reinforced
by the arrival OF troops on steamers and
sailing vessels from the Black sea. The
concentration OF troops at thl, point ana
the haste that Japan is making to in
crease their power in sea leads some of
our merchants to predict that the i'm
pending conflict between Russia and
japan may open as early as next summer.
The recent heavy orders for army supplies
to be forwarded 10 Vladivostock are re-
garded as significant Of important move
ments in the Orient. It is believed the
completion Of the trans-sfberian road
with the terminus at vladivostock will
largely increase the trade Of San Fran
cisco and there is talk of establishing a
line of steamers to that place, touching
at Alaskan ports. A local subsidy of $685.
900 a month has been subscribed for an
Alaskan line.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04
cLATsoP COAL
Or. August Kinney's Correction OF the
Report Of His Statement.

Astoria. DEE. 3--CEdilor AstorIan).-I
wish to correct the report OF my state
ment concerning me coals Of this vicinity
as was misunderstood The statement
made was as follows:
There IS an abundance Of steam and
CRATE Goals near the mouth Of the Neha-
lem Of quantity equal to II not better
than the best steam Goals from any part
Of the Pacific coast or west Of ne
Rockies"
I did not except the Nanalmo nor itos-
lyn from this statement. also stated
that there we're at least three million tons
Of these Goals there: 50 proven BY the
tunnels already made.
AUG. c. KINNEY.
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somo from california. From Portland


there were wel-known pioneers.
The most interesting group vas that ,:
the survivors Of the maaslcrc, he three
adopted children u the WhHmans wrs,
Priugie. Mrs. Delaney and Mrz. Helm
whose namo was sager: MN. Chapman
Miss Bo.loy. and the Indies from ciatsop
county. Mrs. Writ. Mry. pfunson. and
Mrs. Mcgier whose maiden nane was
Kimbnil
Mr. Edwin Eella, Of Tacoma: Mr. Henry
spnhding. Of Ponhnona; and our own
Judge J. II. D. Gray. all sons Of tho mis-
slonnry aasoaatos on whitman. formed
another group of great Interest
TO Judge Gray and to hls hither. W.
H. Gray. Is largely due mo fund for erect
Ing tho monument
The daughters of senator J. u. Nesmiih.
Mrs. Ankcny. AIrs. McAr,6ur and Mrs.
Morlaon. were also present: and many
others among tns native sons and daugh-
tcrs Of The state.
The addresses delivered FOR the occasion
we're of a high order. and by men Of rec
ognlzcd ability sunday morning IN the
congrgationaL church. the pastor, Rev.
Z. L. Smith. spoke OF whitmans' life
as nmstraung how a good purpose and
inhucnr, survived even death. going on
10 fmhn Itself with even greater force;
and how a noble life reproduced Itself.
Monday evening DR.. Hallock. Of Miller
seminary. CAlforala. gave an adj
AZ the opera house OF remarkable vigor
and oratoricaAi force. pIcturing the life
and work Of whitmal. 4 fn,are OF great
interest al the Monday evening meeting
was tho presentation Of a message from
Perrin - whitman. the doctors nephew.
by his grandson. and a lock Of Mrs. Whit
mans hair to the college Music OF a
high order, the "sauctus." by the unlver-
sty choral class. Under Prof DOW. and
a solo by Mrs. Hallock MAS also rem
dcrcd.
Tuesday the oration was u have been
delivered n, the grave but owing to the
snow on the ground, and thc disappoin;-
Ing circ,mstascc thas the monument was
delayed In arriving. ;he excursion re-
NAMED but a short time there the sur
ylyors Of the massacre being introduced
by Judge Gray to the audicncc and a short
address being urade by Mrs Prlnsle.
Nt the opera house In walla walla an
Grafton OF great discrimination was given
10y Principal Wilson Of Portland, followed
by an address by Dr. scudder Of Tacoma.
An Interesting thing at the time was
the contribution Of SO for the monumen,
sen, by the Neg Pcrces Indians. OF Kan.
nah. Idaho
Admiration and laudation Of whitman
was the constant and emphatic expires
sion OF every speech and utterance. It
VAS hero-worship throughout, but most
n 81 was well discrimlnated and felt to
be deserved \ hero to be admired is a
necessity to a state that would be great;
and one as free from defects as Whitman
Is also a higher honor. There has been
much debate and some acrimonious dis
pute whether Whitman deserves the credit
rs a patriot now given him. But certainly
all the movement OF public thoGsht and
feeling is at prcs.st setting in his favor
and he is now securely fixed in the public
mind and heart as the commanding his
torical figure in the northwest
II. S, LYMAN,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04
THE FIGHT ENDED.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 3.-The controversy
between the friends of Miss Richardson,
the Lexington girl who claims that she
was selected as sponsor for the battle
ship Kentucky by former Secretary Her
bert, was set at rest by Governor Brad
ley making public an official communlca-
ton from Secretary Long asking him to
name a woman to christen the ship. Gov
ernor Bradley win name his daughter,
Christine.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04

that the sum OF so BE- appropriated FOR
the sending Of prisoners out Of the city
now confined In tho city jail. and also
that the auditor be Instructed to draw
warrants in future. at the request OF the
chief Of police. 10 be used for SUCH pur-
pose.
A report from tho committee on ways
and means was adopted. recommending
tho appropriation of go for help in the
Office Of the auditor and police Judge.
After batch Of bills were read uud
ordered paid. the council adjourned.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04
THE Observation-Disclosures.

New York. Dec. "A dispatch 10 the
Tribune from Trenton, n. J., says:
Private dispatch received at Washing
ton by a we'll known politician says Pres
ident Mckinley has offered the attorney
to Col. ]. W. Griggs. Colonel
Griggs will resign as governor
next month and accept.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-04
BOWLING TOURNAMENT.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Monthly Con-
test at the A. F. c. Alleys.
AUG. c KINNEY.

At the regular monthly tournament at
the A. F. C. alleys hast night between
the ladies and gentlemen, the ladies won
with a score OF lib against sTs. The la
dies had handicap Without the handi-
cap the score stood s57 against s7s.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
FATAL TYPh00N
Reported From Yokohama, Japan-Many Peo
 pie Killed and Injured.

San Francisco, Oct. S.-The following Japanese advices were received today per steamship China from Yokohama
 During the typhoon, which caused much damage Sept 9, the Norwegian bark Alette, from Vancouver to Yoko- hama, with a cargo of lumber, was caught at the entrance to Tokio har- bor and dashed on the rocks at Tate yama Bay and went to pieces. Her captain, second mate, carpenter, stew ard and two sailors saved their lives by jumping on the rocks. but ths first mate and nine of the crew were drowned.
 Ninety persons were killed outright, 360 injured and many buildings de- stroyed in the vicinity of Tokio by the typhoon.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
RATHER BAD FOR BROOKLYN
Expert Accountants Find Dis
 crepanCieS in Accounts
TO THE TUNE OF S5,OOO,OOO
Records of Suburban Towns Can't Be Found
 and the Investigators Are Hampered Some Loose Bookkeeping.

New York, Oct. S-ComptroTer Fitch s expert accountants who have been at work investigating the records and ac- counts of Brooklyn preparatory to con- soEdation, have found discrepancies in accounts amounting do $5,00000O The details of the experts report are as fol- lows
 The records of the towns of Flatlands, Flatbush New Lots, New Utrecht and Gravesend, which the officials of these comptroller and corporation counsel of Brooklyn when they were merged into Brooklyn, cannot be found, and their ab- sence inbarferes materially with a agreements between tlas books of the comptroller of Brooklyn and those of the registrar of arrears. In the departm: mt of arrears is the utmost confusion in dhe records. The ledgers, some 225 in num- ber, containing over 200, 900 accounts, are not in balance, and apparently have never been balanced, and while on Jan. l. 1897, the balance to the debt of the registrar of arrears on the books of the comptroller was $S,415,12 the balance carried by the registrar Of arrears, as representing taxes and assessments in arrears was $3,714,S26, and while the gen. eral ledger shows that arrears of taxes prior to 1893 have been oyerpaid $17253, tn ward ledgers disclose many items of unpaid taxes.
 The experts allege that "the books of accounts of the city of Brooklyn and of the county of Kings are extremely faulty in method and inaccurate in detail, and do not truthfully set forth the assets and liabilities of the city and county.'
 The experts also repent that upon the basis of the assessed value of real estate 6, 1896, as set forth on the books of the 6. 1896, as st forth in the books of the comptroller of Brooklyn, only $4S1,907, less than the constitutional limit of in- debtedness, and based upon read estate valuation of 1897 it was, on Oct 6, 1897, including awards for bonds not yet issued, only $914167 less than the con- stitutional limit of Indebtedness. The city of New York is now $49,s24 1S2 with in the constitutional limit elf it's indsbt- edness.
 Officials of Brooklyn denly that there is or has been any nlailfeas ance and state that the alleged discrepancies re- ported by Comptroller Fitc1s experts are due in large part to the affective system of bookkeeping followed in towns which were recently annexed to Brook lyn.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
SCHOOL BUILDING DEDICATED.
Valuable Gift of a Wealthy Woman to the
 City of Peoria, III.

Peoria, ILL, Oct. S-This afternoon oc- cured the exercises dedcatory of the Bradley Polytechnic institute, to which a wealthy Peoria lady, Mrs. Lydia Bradley, has given $250,o0O. The build ing is a very handsome and spacious one of white stone, and nearby is an- other large edifice of the same material which will be occupied by horrilogicaI institute under the control of the same board of trustees. A number of promi- nent educators from abroad, including college presidents, were in attendance The most notable feature on the pro- gram was the dedicatory address by Hon. Lyman J. Gage, secretary of the treasury
 The institute was presented to the trustees by the founder, Mrs. Bradley, and accepted in their behalf by the president, Oliver J. Bailey. An address in behalf of the faculty was delivered by F. R. Harper president of the Uni versity of Chicago, who is also president of the faculty of the Bradley institute.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
AN IMPORTANT DECISION
By Ex-Judge SomerviIIe, of Alabama, Now Gen.
 eral Appraiser Sum Invo'ved.

New York, Odt. S.-Unless the court reverse the board of general appraisers, importers whose goods were entered ait the custom house on Saturday, July A, before the signing of the tariff act, will be able to collect from the Treasury the extra duties, amounting to perhaps $3O0,- 000-they were compelled to pay as a re- suit of the governments claim that the tariff act was retroactive and that it took effect on the ear1es. possible mo- ment on the day on which it was signed.
 The board today sustained the pro- tests of the importers against the posi- tion taken lby the government and in- struoted collectors of customs to re- liquidate the entries accordingly.
 The opinion of the board was written by General Appraiser Somervi1le, form- erIy associate justice of the supreme court of Alabama The specific case on which the decision was based was am importation of wool by Stoddard, Has sick, Richards & Co.,. of Boston. The wool was entered for consumption dur ing the forenoon of July 24. and permits
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
4 NOVEL QUARANTINE CASE Prominent Citizens of Meridian
 Were Arrested. RETURNED FROM VACATIONS Without First Obtaining Proper Consent-Mu- nicipal Authorities Will Prosecute Vigor-
 ously-City in Excellent Condition.

Special to The Age-HeraId.
 Meridian, Miss, Oct. 8-There Is quite noval case on the docket of the circuit court now, growing out of alleged viola tions of the quarantine laws
 J. H. Wright, president of the Meridian National bank; E. L. Carter, assistant cashier of the same bank; Capt. s. B. Watts and w. R. Woods, prominent lawyers, are the defendants and will be vigorously prosecuted by the municipal authorities. These gentlemen had been out of the city on their vacation and, desiring to return, did so, without first procuring the proper consent so to do. They were arrested few hours after their arrival here and were arraigned this morning before Mayor Dial, their cases being continue5. The result of the trials will be awaited with interest, owing to the prominence of the defend- ants.
 J. c. Bush, the son of the mayor of Mobile, Hon. J. c. Bush, is @ defendant in a similar case. The situation here remains the same as it was at the be- ginning of the excitement. Meridian 8 sanitary condition is excellent, and the people are unusually healthy. The phy- sicians unite in the opinion that the plague will not visit this cty.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
FAlI ED " THE A TEMPT.
Councillor Yakima, of the Japanese Legation,
 Tries to Kill Himself

San Francisco, Oct. S.-The Japan mail of Sept. 22 has the following ac- count of the attempted suicide of Coun- cillor Yakima. The news was brought from Honolulu by the steamship China today:
 MT. Yakima, councillor of the foreign office, who was sent to Hawaii in con- - nection with the emigration trouble and who left Yokohoma for Japan on the 24th of July, had been in melan- eholy frame of mind ever since his re- turn to Tol1io. Nothing calculated to weigh upon his spirits had occurred so far as the public knew during his stay in Hawaii. He seemed to have dis charged his mission in a perfectly sat isfactory manner, and the agreement with reference to arbitration had been concluded before he left Honolulu. Still, from the time of his return it was evf- dent he had some cause for chagrin. At ? o'clock on the 20th he went away from the foreign office saying that he
 
 complained of suffering and retired to lie down. having first partal1en of some tea prepared by his mother. About half an hour later a member of the house. hold entered his room and found him bathed in blood. A sword about three feet long was grasped in his right hand and several severe wounds were visible in his neck and stomach.
 He was almost unconscious, but owing ito lthe difficulty of using weapon of such length for suicidal purposes, accord ing to the orthodox Japanese fashion, he failed to infliot mortal injuries
 The same difficulty saved the jugular vein when the sword was directed against the throat. Still two terrible wounds were inflicted. A physician was soon a the scene, and the wounds sewn up, that in ithe stomach requiring fifty stitches. It is the doctors opinion that if no complications ensue fatal result need not be apprehended. The almost in- variable custom with a Japanese who contemplates suicide is to leave written statement of his reasons for the act, but nothing of this kind had been found in MT. Yakima's case, and it is, of course, idle to speculate on the motives by which he was influenced.
 Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama, addressed large number of natives on L I'd olxa nf ba nexa'tion would bring to the Hawaiians.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09

of delivery from the collector and maWy office and the collectors stamped "un- der the provision of paragraph S5 of tine tariff act of 1894" which placed on the free list all imported wool.
 The entries were afterwards liquidated by the collector So as to classify as wool under paragraph BIT, schedule K, of the tar1f act of July 24,- 1897, which levied duty of eleven cents per pound on imported wool of class 1. Judge Sonrsrville, after weighing the argu- ments of the importers and of the gov ernment, reaches the following conclu- sions:
 l. That the tariff act of July "A, 1897, did not become operative as law untll six minutes after o'clock D. m. of said day, when it was approved by the pres idenh
 2. That it was mot operative by re1a- tion on any previous hour of the day, but that the tariff act of Aug. 2S, 1894, remained unepealed ard in force until the precise moment when said act of July 24, 1897. was approved.
 3. That goods imported and entered for consumption in the forenoon of said July 24, 1897 Cor at amy d1our prior to the time of approval of said acD, would be governed as to classification and rates of duty by the tariff act of 1894, and not by said act of 1897.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
Against Woman Suffrage

Richmond, Va, Oct. S.-East Hanover Presbytery at its meeting at Burkville, which has just closed, declined to recog- nize the Woman's Christian Temper ance Union, not because the presbyUsry is not in favor of temperance, but be- cause the Womans Christian Temper aIce Union is understood to be in favor of ard contending fer woman suffrage. The Presbyterian church has taken strong ground against woman having the ballot or holding public office under the government. The church does not recognize any organization which goes into politics, whether the principles be sound or unsound.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
THREE SUSPICIOUS DEATHS
On Board Ship Which Hailed From Pro.
 gresso-The Captain Ill.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Oct. S.-The bound for Boston and heretofore report ed as having suspicious fever on board came to anchor off Nobska this morning and had not sailed at sunset. The ill., than previously reported, three Of the crew having died. The three victims were:
 HANK GULLISON. seaman.
 WILLIAM LAIDLER, chief engineer.
 CHARLES REED, mess room steward.
 It appears that Gullison was a1Eing the day the steamer left Progresso, and as the steamer proceeded the sickness was pronounced malaria Gullison became worse. failed rapidly, died Sept. 30, and was buried at ssa. Chief Engineer Laid- Ter, who belonged in Sunderland, Eng land, was next taken ill, and five days later he died and was also buried at sea. He leaves family at Sunderland. The mess room steward, Charles Reed, of Liverpool, England, who was sick while the steamer was at Hampton Roads, died of the same disease and his body was lowered into the sea when the ship was only short distance from Vineyard Sound. It was learned from the steamer today that the captain and steward were not feeling well, but it was claimed that they were not seriously ill, the captain. it was said, being able to attend to his duties, but practically worn out with anxiety and worry The remainder of the crew, seventeen men, were all reported well. A doctor was called to the ship today. but no one is allowed to board her.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
A New Blue Beard

Rotterdam, Oct. 8-A man named Gus tay Muller has surrendered to the city wife and child AS proof of the truth of his confession hs produced from his pocket four human ears. The police on searching his house found the two bodies. Subsequently he confessed that he had also kiI1ed his parents, mutilating> their remains in the same fashion and then he made the aston ishing statement that he had similarly disposed of fourteen wives whom he had married in various parts of the world.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
LIKE VELVET

A Rough, SoaIy Skin Becomes Smooth.
 VICKSBURG, MISS. -"My little girl had very rough and scaly skin, which troubled her more in winter than in sum- mer. We gave her different medicines without benefit. Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla her skin is as smooth as vel vet, and she looks healthy and has gained in weight. We value Hoods Sarsaparilla very highly" MRS. LOUISE FELDMAN. 2O5 West Main Street.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
MOBILES RECORD.
Six New Cases For the Day-TotaI Number
 to Date, i09.

NEW CASES. J. A. WRIGHT.
 L. P WAGANER.
 LILLY AND LIZZIE LANE. MRS. JOHN A. HUGHES. LIZZIE FONDE.
 Mobile, Oct. S.-There were six new cases of yellow fever today. Total cases to date. 1O9. :if II i Deaths, IT. ia7,-i lf11ll Recovered, 50. ,lF,g Remaining under treatment, 8. There were two new localities of in lection found today. J. A Wright, one of the new cases named today, died tonight. Eleven new cases are reported at scranton, Miss. One of the sick at that place is P. J. Myers, editor of the Demo- crat-star. His is not reported as yellow
The age-herald., 1897-10-09

President ollphaint of the beard of health. and has been actively engaged in visiting sick cases.
 The number of new foci are disclosed in the reisurns today.
 There are TO new eases of fever at Clinton, Miss.
 There is one new case and mo deaIghs at Nitta Youma.
The age-herald., 1897-10-09
FOUR DEATHS
And Thirteen Cases Reported From Edwards
 Summary of the Diseases Rayages.

DEATHS. l. :. J. L. sLocUMB, SIR. w. H. FULLER. SIR. MRS. HENRY BROWN. s. J. BIRDSONG.
 NEW CASES. RANDOLPH NELSON. P. c. BANKSTON. CHILD of T. P. Martin. BURT WALTON. MRS ADA FISHER. EIGHT CoLoRED, names not given. Edwards, Miss, Oct. Swallowing is the status: Deaths today. 1. Deaths to date, 19 Cases today, 13. Total eases to date, 3S9. Now under treatment, 165. Convalescent, 130. Discharged, s5. One case black .vomit.