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The herald., 1897-03-17
TOLAND'S EMPLOYMENT BILL.
Is Passed in Spite of Union
Opposition
SCANDAL INVESTIGATIONS
Promise to Keep the Legislators Busy
Indefinitely
SCANDAL INVESTIGATIONS
Woman Suffrage Killed for Keeps This Time
The Senate Disposes Of the General
Appropriation Bill
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
SACRAMENTO, March 16.-The prin-
cipal subject of discussion this morning
in the assembly was Toland's bill for the
employment of needy and unemployed.
the text of which was published in full
in Mondays Herald. The debate was
very earnest, and members who profess
to represent the labor unions fought the
bill bitterly, and an effort was made to
raise the rate of wages to $1.25 per diem
That amount was, however defeated,
and the bill was passed substantially as
given in the assembly. 1t is doubtful,
however, If it gets through the senate
this late in the session. If it does, how
ever there will be no unemployed in the
state.
The senate killed an effort to increase
the national guard by six new COM
panies, and cut down the appropriation
for the guard $4,000. Other appropria-
tions were left the same as in the general
appropriation bill when it came from the
assembly. wilmington tried to kill the
district fairs. but they remain in the
bill, although the governor will probably
veto them.
Scandal investigations continue. The
senate is asking all its members wheth-
er they know anything of bribery in
connection with the Examiner charges,
but so far the only thing discovered is
that Senator Braunhart did good deal
of talking, although he says he per-
sonally knows nothing of any bribery.
The committee consisting of Assem-
tlymen Price, Wright and Bridgeford
appointed for the purpose of inquiring
into the charges Of the governor that
assembly bill 494 has been tampered
with, will hold a meeting as soon as
Henry French of San Jose can be pro-
cured as a witness. A subpoena sent to
San Jose failed to reach him, but it was
learned that he was at the Palace hotel
in San Francisco, and an alias subpoena
has been sent to that city for service.
The bill provides for the extension Of
civil service rules to teachers in normal
schools, and one of the strong points is
that it provides for continuous boards of
trustees, so as to take the schools of the
kind out of politics. AS the law is each
incoming governor appoints new board
new teachers. In this way the efficiency
of the schools is said to be badly i'm
paired.
Evidence that this bill was tampered
with by employees of the legislature at
the instance Of Henry French, ex-trus-
tee of the San Jose Normal school, seems
to be very strong. and the committee
declares that it intends conducting a
very thorough investigation for the pur-
pose of bringing the guilty, if any there
be, to justice.
Assemblyman Powers also wants an
investigation Of the charges made
against him by the Examiner in con-
nection with the coyote bounty BILL
The governor, who has been absent in
San Francisco, will return tomorrow
A number of senators and assembly
men slipped away to Carson today. but
will be back in time for business on
Thursday. FRASlER.
The herald., 1897-03-17
SESSION NOTES
Attention Called to Various Matters Regarding
Legislative Action

Attention Called to Various Matters Regarding
Legislative Action
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Secretary
of State Sherman today met the senate
committee on foreign relations by his ap-
pointment. The principal subject un-
der consideration is understood to have
been the Nicaragua canal. 1t Is under
stood that an attempt is being made to
negotiate another treaty similar to that
made by Frelinghuysen, which was
withdrawn at the beginning of Cleve-
lands first administration. Sherman.
when discussing the Rodriguez letter
against the old Nicaragua bill. indicates
the desire to negotiate the treaty on the
old line and supported the contention
made In the letter. The probabilities are
that in. case new treaty is made re-
garding the canal 1t will be upon lines
of the Frellnghuysen agreement.
.WOLCOTTS MISSION.
Senator Wolcott said today that he
knew nothing of any intention on the
part of Mckinley to ask him to go to
Europe as commissioner on behalf of
this government to continue his nego-
tiations looking to international agree
ment on silver. He made the state
ment, on being shown an article in a
New York paper, saying that he would
be asked by the president to accept this
mission but declined to discuss the
question further.
Inquiry among the senators interest
ed in the bimetallic movement develops
the fact that some understanding has
been reached that a special commission
or commissioner will be selected under
the law & the last congress who will go
abroad to forward bimetallIsm. It is
believed that Senator Wolcott will be
selected because he has already been
abroad and from the reports he brought
back Il looked upon as the proper man
to make the effort under the authorisa-
tion Of the law and appointment Of the
The herald., 1897-03-17
RACING RESULTS
Yesterdays Winners Of Races on the Oakland
Track

Yesterdays Winners Of Races on the Oakland
Track
OAKLAND, March 16.-Track fast;
weather fine.
Match, four and a-half furlongs-The
Cheat won, Sir William third. Time,
0:57.
Seven furlongs-Miss Ruth won. Lit
tie Scott second, and Tartar third. Time,
1:3O1a.
Three and a-half furlongs. 2-year-
olds-Sadie Schwartz won, Potente Sec
ond, Andrea third. Time, 0:44.
Seven furlongs-Grandezia won; AL
tanera second, Queen Nubia third. Time,
1:31
Three and a-half furiongs. 2-year-
olds-Martha won, Col. Dan second,
Moringa third. Time, 0:42h.
Six furlongs-Cash Day won, Santa
Bella second, Bellicoso third. Time.
1:16.
One mile-Perseus won. Palomacita
second, McLight third. Time, 1:42.
The herald., 1897-03-17
another and final defeat by vote of "a

another and final defeat by vote of "a
to IA.
The following bills were passed: As
sembly bill S59, by Cutter, to provide
for the protection of districts in the va
rious counties of the state for the i'm
provement, etc., of the channels of un-
navigable streams; assembly bill S76, by
North Of Yolo, to regulate the business
of commission merchants, agents, ETC.,
dealing in farm produce; by Sims, to
amend section 1887, code of civil proceed
ure, concerning the filing of mechanics
liens; assembly bill 1888, by Cutter, in re-
lation to elections under the authority
of article XI. of the constitution-to Sc
lect boards of freeholders or to vote upon
proposed charters, etc.
IN ASSEMBLY.
SACRAMENTO, March 16.-The en-
tire session of the assembly this morn
ing was taken up in the consideration Of
Toland's bill for the protection of the
homeless unemployed and the punish
ment of vagrants. The bill passed and
notice was given of reconsideration.
In the senate this morning the time
was taken up with the general appro-
priation bill.
DOOLTTTLE SUCCEEDS FRENCH.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-Word
has been received by Jefferson c. Doo-
little, well-known mining man Of this
city. that Gov. Budd has appointed hin
trustee of the state normal school OF
San Jose, vice Henry French, removed
THE CONTEMPT CASES.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-Argu-
ments were submitted today in the ha-
beas corpus proceedings in the case of
Andrew Lawrence and L. L. Levings of
the Examiner staff, committed for con-
tempt In refusing to answer questions of
the senate investigating committee in
the alleged bribery case. The chief JUS
tice promised a speedy decision.
The herald., 1897-03-17
A BOLD nIGnWAYMAN
Who Couldn't Resist an Invitation to Take q
Drink

Drink
WILLIAMS, Ariz., March 16.-One Of
the most faced hold-ups known in
the history of Arizona occurred at the
county seat the other day. AS Bob
Black, prominent cattleman, was COM
ing up the street near the Bank hotel
the other evening he was surprised by
the command, Hold up your hands and
be - quick about it." AS there was
nothing else to be done, up went Bobs
hands The highwayman's search re-
vealed but little coin and Black invited
the man to go and take a drink on
credit. He acquiesced and up the street
they started While the highwayman
was drinking Bob grabbed him and it
was all off with Mr.. highwayman, for a
constable, Bane Black, Bob's brother
was in the saloon. and soon had his man
started toward Jail. The man regis
tered as Ed White. and proved to be a
one-legged hobo of the worst type. He
was arraigned before Judge Wilcox and
held to appear before the grand jury.
The herald., 1897-03-17
BONDS READY
And the vsifsy Road fiopss to Sell Then
QuickIy

And the Valley Rond nOpeB to Sell Them
Quickiy
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-The
first batch of bonds of the San Francisco
and San Joaquin Valley Railway COM
pany was received today at the offices of
that corporation. They are $50 in num-
ber and of $1,000 denomination. ThAen-
tire issue is $4,000 of the, total amount of
$4,000. 600. >
The bonds, principal and interest are
payable in gold, with interest at the rate
Of five per cent. The coupons are de-
tachable and semi-annual The bonds
will mature on October 1, 1910. and are
guaranteed by the Mercantile Trust
company of New York city. The officers
of the railway company expect that a
large proportion of the bonds will be
subscribed for in California so that the
bonded Indebtedness of the road as well
as the stock. may be held in this state.
The money to be obtained from the sale
of bonds is to be used in connecting the
railroad from Stockton with San Fran
cisco and extending the line in time be-
yond Bakersfield.
THE SIERRA ROAD.
MODESTO. March 16.-Contracts were
filed in the recorders Office today for
grading the first twenty miles of the
Sierra Railway company's road from
Oakdale toward Sonora. The contract
ors are the West Coast Construction
company of New Jersey Payments are
to be made in the first and second mort
gage bonds of the road and shares Of
stock. The total amount to be paid is
thirty bonds of the first series. the same
amount of the second series and 10000
shares of the stock of the company. The
road is to be standard gauge, and the
work is to be prosecuted with diligence.
The herald., 1897-03-17
TARIFF SCHEDULES
Indications Of Long Plight by the
Minority

indicattonS Of Long Fight BY the
Minority
WASHINGTON March 16.-The new
ly appointed ways and means committs
of the house met this morning to take up
the new tariff bill. The committee was
in session most of the day, as the Demo-
cratic members desire to criticise the bill
and offer amendments.
The Democratic members Of the ways
and means committee received the first
official information on the new tariff bill
today when a bill was considered at a
secret session of the full committee.
Chairman Dingley announced he de-
sired to report the bill to the house when
it meets at noon Thursday. Mcmillan
(Dem., TENNESSEE complained that
this plan would not give the Democrats
sufficient time to analyze the measure
and prepare a report. The Democrats
contended they had treated the Repub-
lican members more generously in the
matter of time when the Wilson bill was
framed. Half an hour was consumed
sparing over this point, no definite con-
clusion being reached. Three hours
were spent in analysis of the bill by Sec
tions, the Republican members explain
ing changes made from existing rates
and comparing proposed duties with the
Mckinley act.
Chairman Dingley and Mr.. Payne Of
New York discussed the chemical sched-
ule. Dolliver of Iowa the agricultural
schedule. Tawney Of Minnesota the lum-
ber schedule, Payne, sugar and Dalzell,
glass, earthenware and metals.
Mr.. Wheeler of Alabama and Mr.. Nc
Millin of Tennessee took the leading part
in the discussion for the Democrats
Concerning the sugar schedule, Mr..
Payne asserted that 1t was practically
a return to the law Of 1888. He repre-
sented that the proposed rates should be
equivalent to an ad valorem duty of
70 on 50 per cent of all the sugar i'm
ported. He said that the schedule con :
tained no concealed differential between
raw and refined sugar such as the VIII.
son bill had.
While the revenue which sugar would
yield had not been actually calculated, 1t
would bring from $4,000, 900 to SIS. .000. 900
monthly to the treasury more than the
Mr. Wilson of Louisiana. Democrat
gave an opinion that s50000,0 900 could be
expected from the sugar schedule.
On the consideration of the agricul-
turai schedule Mr.. Dolliver explained
that the counter value duty on fish to
offset bounties paid by foreign govern
ments was directed against France. The
Democrats objected to the imposition If
a duty of one-half cent on fresh water
flsh, which are now on the free list
They also contended that the proposed
rates on seals are double the Mckinley
tariff.
The southern members took an inter-
est in the rice paragraph. 1t was ex-
planned that the increased rate on brok-
en- rice had been levied to encourage the
growing practice of breaking rice. which
is brought in for the use of brewers. The
duty of three cents pound on chIfcry
root, which is now on the free list, and
which is used as an adulteration Of cof-
fee, Mr.. Dolliver explained was for the
benefit of the middle west, where chicory
growing Is an industry.
The committee adjourned until Thurs
day morning but the Democratic men,
bers will have conference tomorrow to
outline their policy.
The herald., 1897-03-17
osso,lne Fire

SANTA CRUZ, March 16-At 4:10 this
afternoon gasoline engine exploded in
blacksmith shop at Aptos. owned by
Johnson g. Co. The wind famed the
flames. which quickly spread to M.
Lopez's saloon and then to ]. Leonard s
store. The loss is about $4,000. with
small insurance. The buildings occu-
pied by the blacksmith shop and saloon
were owned by H. Jessen of Watsonville
The herald., 1897-03-17
Trans vaaI Inquiry

LONDON, March 16,-At today's ses-
sion Of the parliamentary committee Of
inquiry into the Transvaal RAID the Hon.
William p. schreiner. who was attorney
general In Col. Rhodes cabinet, was ex-
amlned. He repeated his evidence as
given before the Cape Colony commit
tee MT year. Il was very much anti
Rhodes throughout.
The herald., 1897-03-17
Kentucky's Next Senator

FRANKFORT. KY. March 16.-In the
senate today motion to refer the cre-
dentials of the new Democratic sena-
tors to the judiciary committee, was
defeated-years II. nays 10. Six gold
Democrats voted with the Republicans.
The new senators were then seated. This
II regarded as removing all doubt Of the
election of Hunter. the Republican cau-
Gus nominee for United States senator.
The herald., 1897-03-17
IJndelIversd Teleerams

The following undelivered kilograms
are at the Western Union telegraph Of
flee: E. r. WHEELER, Theodore w. Bir-
ney. VIII III. Cockrane. F. Packard, Mrs.
John Brocl.I.an, ]. 0. Seibert. John A.
Church, F. p. Goodyear, Mrs George
Henry Clements, w. H. Worswick.
The herald., 1897-03-17
An AGED flinstrel

BOSTON, March 16.-George Goes an
old-time minstrel. died at Cambridge
today, aged SO. In 1852 he went to Cali
fornia as a comedian and later Travelled
all over the country, becoming q part
ner Of Luke schoolcraft, with whom he
was associated many years.
The herald., 1897-03-17
lIonors to Nansen

CAMBRIDGE. Eng. March 16.-The
honorary degree Of doctor Of science was
conferred here today upon DR.. Nansen.
apctic explorer, who was accorded a
uioGt fiattering reception.
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FLOOD OF THE OHIO.
Great Damage to Property and Many
People Homeless.

Cincinnati. Ohio. February 24.-At .
O'Clock tonight the river was 5ss feet
and was rising rapidly at the rate Of
IA inches an hour. Everywhere in the
Ohio valley near here the weather ls
clear and cool Above Wheeling. Ohio,
the river Is failing at points. In the
region Of the sources q the food the
streams have 'been going down for l2
hours and the danger Is past. One NIL
lion dollars loss and damage 10 lum-
bermen and farmers Is rough estimate
for the Monongahela valley.
on the Ohio there Is more or less
loss and damage to railroads all the
way down TO Portsmouth More or less
damage TO sofne business houses was
suffered in Stuebenyille, Parkersburg.
Galhoplls. Huntington. CatIettsburg,
lrOnton. Hanging Rock, Portsmouth.
Aberdeen, MaysyIlle and several other
smaller towns. either In ,iual loss or
the inconvenience Of moving goods. To-
night In Portsmouth alone over 1900 per-
Sons have been driven from their
homes. Much the same sort OF suffer-
ing exists in the other cities and towns
mentioned. but Portsmouth is the
greatest School houses. town halls,
churches and all other available build
ings are used for lodging those suf-
ferers, and the public charity feeds
them.
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THE SCHOOL CENSUS.

school Clerk n. p. Ferguson is dis
saIst.d with his efforts o. take the
school census Tuesday While hard
NJ work taking dosn NAMES and ages
the following new arrivals put In an
Appearance. AMI Mr Ferguson quit his
work disg,s,ed:
To the wife Of W C. Howell. a girl.
iOls pounds
To the wife ot Mr. johnson. Union
town SRI.
To the wife ot Mr Ross. Knappton.
girl
To the wife Of E, z. Ferguson, a
boy pounds
Mr. Howell was somewhat disap-
pointed In not being presented with
son. but the extra weight somewhat
comforted him and he has fully deter
mined that his daughter shall be a great
primo danna-shc commenced lessons
yesterday
Mr. Ed Ferguson was 40 proud OF
the future president OF the United
States that ecould hardly talk bus
mess To has clients yesterday. but wan
dered OF into spcculaIions OF another
republican cabinet when Mckinley
shall have finished has ierm-or terms,
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THE TAYLOR SISTERS.
WIN Appear in Astoria on Thursday
Evening,

The performance at the FISHERS"
opera house on the night OF February
25th promises to be most enjoyable
affair The charming little artists. the
Taylor sisters, are the daughters Of
Or. N. j. Taylor. corner of Third and
Morrison streets, Portland, and are we'll
and favorably known In Astoria They
are always accompanied by their moth
er Mrs. Taylor II will be remembered
that they made a great hit at the ex-
position last fall, and were always
drawing cards when they appeared at
the Marquam Grand. Dr. Taylor has
expended a great deal OF money for
their training ,and now the doctor has
good reason to feel proud OF the little
artists. Both their singing and dancing
are very charming and far above the
average. They are also very accom-
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DE EsrEs CLEARED.
case Again+ Him Decided IN His
Favor by the Jury

In the circuit court yesterday, the
case against Dr, Ees,es vas tried. The
principal sitne's IN the case. Mrs.
schultz. when placed upon the stand.
denied that she had ever employed Dr.
EmeH. except IN one instance four years
ago. to attend her sick child. She also
sw"re thaa the evidence she gave and
anidayit~ signed before the board OF
medical examiners At Salem were in.
correct In explanation she stated that
ht the time she WIS very mucn worried
over her children ana family. did not
read the aiiidayi,s or know their con-
tent. hut simply signed them. uT0n
this evidence being given. corrobora-
ting w1tncsses failed "a substantIate a
csasc. and the court instructed the jury
10 nnd for the defendant, which they
did without leaving the jury box. At
times the scene in The court room was
quite affecting. az the witness was
frequently In tears During the trial
thr court room WAS crowded
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POWERS AGREE.

Cologne, February 24.-The Cologne
Gazette publishes a dispatch from Ber-
lin SAYING that all the powers have
agreed in the event of Greece not yield
ig promptly to moral pressure that the
proposal to blockade thS Pireus viii
be adopted,
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took a recess 10 the noon hour When
II met again at Noon Oniy thlrty-six
were present A motion simply TO ad-
journ was made by Patterson. Of Ma
rion, and carried on viva voce vote.
No time was fixed 10 which 70 adjourn
and the understanding was that the
convention had met for the rast time
The DAVIS house met TINS morning
and adjourned till tomorrow 4t 9:3O
a. N.
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WHEAT GOES UP.
Great Northern Getting in Its Work in
Tacoma Town.

Tacoma. February s4.-The price Of
wheat In the Tacoma market advanced
five cents today, making an advance
Of fifteen cents In two days. There are
about 1. l.OOO. OOO bushels OF wheat in the
state. held chiefly by farmers and ware
housemcn. who have been holding for
higher prices. II Is stated here on good
authority that PRESIDED Hill, Of the
Great Northern railroad. mas purchased
or Is about to purchase nalf OF the
stock of the Tacoma Land Co.
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HANDLED WITHOUT GLOVES.
Governor Rogers, Of Washington. Is
Called Upon to EXplain-Pilot-
age Law

Olympia, Wash. February 24.-Gov-
ernOr Rogers was handled without
gloves by the republicans in the senate
today over the question OF an investi-
cation Of the penitentiary,
In his inaugural message uhe gov
ernor demanded an immediate investi-
cation of that institution, and though
a joint resolution to that effect passed
both houses. a committee was never
appointed, owing. it is said, to opposi-
tion by the governor.
Wilson offered a resolution calling on
Governor Rogers for immediate infor-
nation Of the charges on which the
was demanded. in order
that Necessary legislation to prevent
a recurrence Of the wrongs. If such ex-
isted. might be enacted. Several popu-
lists, headed by Plummer, Keith and
Miller, opposed the resolution, while
Lesh, Frink, warburton, Dorr and Will
son, republicans, favored ITS passage.
High offered an amendment that the
governor be requested To furnish the in
formation in his possession to the in
vestigating committee at the proper
time Highs amendment prevailed by
a vote Of Il yeas to IA nays, The res
olutiin as amended prevailed. Only one
bill was passed by the senate, that
allowing the farmer and other pro-
ducers the privilege of peddling farm
products without a license.
In the house the most important bus
mess was the indefinite postponement
of the compulsory pilotage law. The
house bill prohibiting capital punish
ment created so much opposition when
brought up in the senate that II was
easily laid on til table and is praeti-
cany dead.
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POWELL MARRIED.
Associated Press Representative Weds
a Walla Walla Lady,

Walla Walla. February 24.-E, l.,
Powell agent Of the Associated Press.
Portland. oregon, and Miss Mary Rey-
nolds. one II walla Walla's leaiing
society young ladies. were married at
St. Paul's Episcopal church tonight,
the Rev. F. L. Palmer officiating. The
ceremony was witnessed by only few
intimate friends Of the contracting par
ties. Immediately after the ceremony
"a reception was held at the residence
the brides mother, Mrs. Nellie X, Car
yer. where a large number Of friends
extended CONGRATULATIONS.
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CUBAN PRESIDENT DEAD.

Havana, February PA correspond
ent of La Lucha at Puerto Pncipe tel
egraps his paper that 1t is reported that
the presidet of the Cuban requisite, Sal
vador Cisneros. Marquis of Santa Luz
cia. died recently of sickness.
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RYAN THE CHAMPION.
Defeats Tom Tracy at Syracuse. New
York. in Three Rounds.

Syracuse n. Y, February 24.-Tom-
my Ryan defeated Tom Tracy before a
crowd Of 5000 persons in the club house
OF the Empire Athletic Club here this
evening. For three rounds the Austria
lian stood up for an awful drubbtng.
He showed his gameness throughout.
but was no mach for the clever well
terweight champion. The fight was for
the welterweight championship Of the
world and half Of the gate receipts,
75 per cent Of the amount going to tine
winner and 25 per cent TO Ehe loser. The
winner of the fight offered a match
with George Green before the Corbett-
mill. but Ryan says he will
not accept as he does no, think he
has time to become acclimated in Ne
vada
The men fought at las pounds. Ryan
Weighing within half a pound OF the
limit and Tracy 1873.