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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
COAL OPERATORS Nor WORRIED
80 Show Of Alarm over the Reported
General Strike Of Miners

Chicago July Goal operators In Chi
cago are not worried over the report Of
the general strike Of miners all over
the country. Most Of them claim they
have plenty Of coal On the docks to sup
ply all dmandes until the strike ends
1T IL bad time for the miners to
strike and good time for the coal bus'-
ness We have plenty Of stock on hand, 3"
said e. D. Dubois. president Of the Chi
cago ana Brazil Coal Company
+. a. Niblock. president OF the Brazil
Block Coal Company. said: I'VE have
only one bituminous mine. and win not
be much affected unless our block men
10 on strike in sympathy. The strike
will not probably affect the block men.
as the latter get one per cent more than
Is asked for in the new scale. believe
general strike Is about due. as the
mlnres have come 10 the conclusion that
a local strike f. Of little use"
Il have no definite information from
our eastern office concerning the strike, ,"
said A. A. Augustus, manager for the
j. W. Ellsworth Company. We have
plenty OF coal On our docks If the miners
do go on strike"
j. b. Cayanaugh Of the Ohio Central
Fuel Company said: Il do not think the
strike VIII be Of long duration. as the
men are not strong enough to order a
general strike and carry it to success
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
UNSETTLED IN CHILL

New York. July "A special TO ths
Herald from Valparaiso says;
At the deputies session the full cab
met attended for the first time since its
election. orrego Luoo. minister Of the
interior. repeated the government pro-
gram already read to the senate. McIvor,
Of the radicals, made a scathing speech
in answer to Minister Lueo. He said
the new ministry did not represent a
political party. but was simply a political
ministry Of secretaries. serving a political
leader The ministry he said. was rep
leader The ministry, he said. was pre-
sendng themselves with armed swords
OF vengeance for its political opponents
one the one hand. and prizes for victor
lous pardsans on the other
Alderman Lelva stated at the municipal
session that he had been informed that
a delegation representing several thou
sand workingmen had been to interview
the consul from Brazil on the possibility
OF colonizing Chilians in some districts
in Brazn, there being no prospect Of
working in Chilli.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
THE NATIONAL
DEMOCRATS MEET
UnbOunded Enthusiasm Exhibited BY
All Of the Delegates.
GROVER CLEVELAND SPEAKS
1T is high Mission TO Have ia.Keeping the
Life and ussiulness Of the Partylkhich
Deserves sOEeII Of Our countrymsn.r

Des Moines. Ia. July 7.--About two
hundred national democrats met In state
convention today 70 nominate state
ticket Judge Nathaniel French, OF Da-
venport, was temporary chairman, When,
in his address. Grover Cleveland was
referred TO in connection with the Pull
man strike, there was the widest enthu-
siasm.
The convention was addressed by ex-
Congressman Frost, OF St. Louis. Let
tiers were read from Grover Cleveland
and Henry watterson. Mr.. cleveland.s
said: Ny love Of true democracy is 20
intense, and my belief in the necessity
Of its supremacy to the welfare Of the
country Is so clear. that cannot fail to
sympathize with every effort to save the
principles OF my party from threatened
abandonment. 1 believe the very exist
ence OF true democracy, as an agency Of
good to the American people. Is in the
hands OF those who indorse. and are will
ing 10 be guided by the declaration Of
principles announced by the national dem
oeratIc party. It Is high mission to
have thus in keeping the life and use
fulness OF the party which has deserved
so well of our countrymen. and this Inn
portant consideration involved should
surely stimulate TO patriotic effort The
work before us rises above partisan tri-
umphs and its immediate rewards The
question is. are we doing our duty to our
country and TO the principles Of our
party? No success worth the name can
be reached except in the path Of prin-
ciple. | hope the national democrats Of
Iowa win not wait. but will exhibit to
their fellows in every state the bright
light OF true democracy"
The convention viii probably nominate
the following ticket:
Governor-Judge ClIgsItt. Mason City.
Ieutenant-governor. H. H. Mallory, Char
iton; state superintendent, K. B, Knoep-
fer, Cedar Rapids; railroad commissioner.
ex-Commissioner Peter Day. Iowa City
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
SAN FRANCISCO FIRES.

San Francisco July The harbor COM
missioners are worried over the fires that
have recently made havoc on the water
front. Fire after fire has occurred on the
various wharves. but all have been put
out without much trouble, except in the
case OF the Folsom street blaze, On that
occasion the state was loser TO the
extent of at least $4,000, but on other
occasions the damage was slight
Commissioners Colnon, Chadbourne and
Harney are of the opinion that sneak
thieves who make their homes under
the wharves have been the cause Of all
the damage and a systematic search Of
the water front will De made today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
MOROCCO TO LEARN.

New York, July IA special TO the
Herald from Washington says:
The emperor of Morocco is to be CO.
creed by American men Of war Mn order
that punishment may be inflicted upon
one OF his subjects who assaulted an
American citizen. The vessels are on
their way to Tangier They are the San
Francisco. flagship and the Raleigh. The
San Francisco will arrive at her desti-
nation the latter part Of the week. The
orders TO the San Francisco and Raleigh
were the result of a request received
by the state department from Consul
General David N Burke. stationed at
Tangier. Mr.. Burke announced that an
American citizen had been brutally as
saulted; that he had asked the Moorish
government to arrest and punish the
Americans assistant. and that up to the
present time there were no indications
that the request would be granted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
CHANGE OF FRONT
Mrs Bradbury wm Never DO It Again,
SO She Says


San Francisco. July There Is said 10
Doe prospects now that the runaway wife
OF Millionaire John Bradbury OF Los An
FcIcs will shortly appear In a new and
rather sensational role It Is asserted
that the alleged hypnotic spell under
which her friends claim that her clipping
companion. II Russell Ward has held
hor. b. now dispclled 10 that extent that
she is ready and willing 10 20 upon the
witness stand next Thursday and testify
against her lover
The story which 1t is said Mrs. Brad
bury may tell under oath will be some
thing decidedly startling. II is TO partake
Of hypnotism when she arrived In this
city LIST Friday with Ward she boastcd
she would never think Of leaving him and
returning to her home She now refuses
10 hold any communication with Ward
She avows that she cannot for the life
Of her understand her former conduct.
except that she has been the victim OF
some awful control that she could neither
fathom nor resist Mrs Bradbury has
promised her mother. to whom she is en-
tirely rcconclled. that she will never again
Wards attentions, nor even
tolerate his friendship, She says she
will never speak to him nor permit him
to speak to her
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
CURRENCY BILL.

New Haven, Conn July L-Seeretary
OF the Treasury Gage has been in corre-
spondence with Arthur Hadley, Of Yale.
on subjects relating to financial mat
ters OF the government Professor Had
ley is an authority on finance, and was
a conspicuous member of the Indianapo-
lis convention The correspondence re-
lates to the features of the bill which
has been introduced in congress embod-
wing the ideas of Secretary Gage.
Mr.. Hadley said today:
"The bill is not prepared yet 1t is
not completed and not possible TO make
public its salient features. Hardly any
attention is being given to 1t and the
indications are in a few weeks 1t win be
Put before congress. The bill is in ac-
cord with the currency views Of the
leading financiers of the country"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
JAPAN'S PAPERS.
What They Say About the Hawaiian
Situation and Japan's Troops.

sam Francisco, July THE Japan Her
AID, commenting upon the Hawaiian sit
uation edltorially, says:
The ominous calm which is aow pre-
vailing regarding the Hawaiian question
Is not difficult to interpret notwithstand-
ing the secrecy which attends the prepa-
ratlons Of the japanese government for
"A descent upon the Hawaiian islands.
Unless their claims are fully met and
promises of future good behavior are
made regarding the Sandwich islands, we
shall soon hear that the flag Of japan
has replaced that Of the present shaky
republic Who will take sides with Ha-
waH? America? What will be the re
suit America could not land single
man in the Hawaiian islands. They woun
meet the fate of the Chinese on board
the Kowshing in the late war. There
are only two harbors worthy OF a name
in the Sandwich islands-Honolulu and
Hno-and these, the only possible land
ing places. would be seized upon by
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
WAS 1T FOUL PLAYq

Empire City Or, July News has
just been received here Of the finding
Of the body Of a colored man in the
Coquille river. near Rlverton. His name
is Charles Spinner a miner, working at
the Riverton coal mine. 1t was reported
that there had been foul play. as Spin
ner's head was considerably bruised. as
If he had been severely beaten. The cor
oner's jury. however. brought in verdict
that he came to his death by drown
irg.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
HARD WIND STORM.

Ashland. Wis. July 7.-one Of the hard
est wind storms this region has ever ex-
perienced ragged last night and this morn
ing. Several buildings were unroofed
Great damage was done on the south
ake Superior. between here and
Duluth. The dams at orienta and the
mouth of Cranberry river have been
washed out and 100000 feet of logs set
afoat in Lake Superior
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
BRYAN IN SAN FRANCISCO.


san Francisco July William Jen-
nings Bryan reached this city this after
noon and was at once escorted to his
quarters at the Palace Hotel, where he
was rendered rousing reception. After
a short rest and luncheon. Mr., Bryan
was escorted to Central Park, where he
addressed vast concourse OF people. His
FIRST appearance was not greeted with
special enthusiasm hut before h. COM
pletcd his ninety minutes address his au-
ditors were a cheering, shouting crowd.
He was introduced by Congressman Jas
C. Macgulre as the next president OF the
United States Bryan addresses another
large crowd tonight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
GREEK RAIDERS BEATEN

COnstantinople. July THE newspapers
of this city report that in battle which
has Just taken place between 400 Greek
raiders and a detachment Of Ottoman
troops. near Metsovo, the Greeks suffered
"a loss OF 12O killed
In addition eighty of the Greeks wer,
captured and taken to Janina, the head
quarters Of the Turkish army in Epirus
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
TURKS OCCUPY KALABAKA.

New York. July IA Herald special
from Corfu says:
The Turks have occupied Kalabaka, af-
ter "A strong resistance on the part Of
the Inhabitants. The Greek war ships
Gcorgius and Eurotas sailed suddenly for
Santa Maria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
ENpEAvoRERs' ARRIVAL.

san Francisco, July over 6OOO dele
gates have arrived In the city registered
at the Christian Endeavor headquarters
In Mechanics pavilion, ana were assigned
TO places OF abode for them by the en-
tcrtainment committee Trains are eX-
pected to arrive every IS minutes today
and tonight bearing delegates and visit
ors 20 the convention.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
woRDEN AGAIN RETRIEVED

Sacramento, July THE Eoy5rnor this
afternoon granted another reprievc in
the case Of Salter d. Worden, the con-
demned traln-wrecker, who was to have
been hanged at the Folsom penitentiary
on Friday The present reprieve is until
october Is next.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
AFFAIRS IN BRAZIL.

New York. July THE Herald's cor
respondent ct Rio de Janeiro says that
reports there announce the fanatics de-
feated the government troops In an en-
gagement in Canudos. Government citi-
cials interfered at the telegraph office,
forbiddlng transmission of news of this
event
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
PENNSYLVANIA MINES CLOSED.

Pittsburg, July Reports from river
mines in the Pittsburg district indicate
that there is almost total suspension
of work in the mines today. According
TO President Dolan's figures. not more
than S0Cc are at work in the district
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08

japan. before America could think Of
moving, vs. japanese troops who would
be drawn from those vino are already
there az emigrants
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08
GOLD CONVENTION.

Denver. July THE international gold
mining convention opened today. Cover
nor Adams was made temporary chair
man.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-08

Now that the holidays are over it will be
in order for people to purchase their
Goods, wares and merchandise in the
cheapest markets.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28
AN OLD Cove.
Marion Co.'s Exhibit

We saw Maj. w. J. Kelley on his
return from Nashville where he had
been to secure space for the county's
exhibit, and he seems pleased with
the outlook and says an exhibit TOR
this county can, and will, be made of
which We may be proud. Mr..
Snapp has charge of and will prepare
specimens of IS different kinds of
woods, aud we know the samples
will be good: Mr., Snapp got up some
for us.
The minerals will be under direct
charge of Maj. Kelley and in addi-
ton to clays, etc, lithorraph stone
of Indian, the multi colored lime
stones, sand and other stones will
looked after, nor will we forget the
sOapstOne of Battle Greek. Now lei
us support the Commission, and all
feel that Marion County belongs to
to us to all make a good showing.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28
A Timely Friend.

With perfect propriety may we call
that excellent remedy, Salvation Oil,
a timely friend. This liniment rapidly
cures rheumatism, neuralgia and pains,
when other remedies fail. Mr.. Jno.
NJ. Hall, Ashland, Va, writes II
suffered with rheumatism in the ankle
and the muscles connected Herewith.
Salvation Oil at once relieved the sore
ness, reduced the swelling, and cured
the pain. No other liniment that I ever
used did me so much good"
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28
Wooden Ware Factory.

Sometime since. a friend of ours
wrote US asking if a supply of pop,
lar could be obtained for an indus
try to be established here. We
turned the letter over to parties
whom we thought could help in
the matter and correspondence ems
sued. From G. F. Thomas we
learn now what is wanted. 1t is
intended to establish a plant for
the manufacture of wooden ware.
MI. Davidson will at once make
enquiries and report if anyone
within ten miles of here has any
good poplar for sale. No matter
how small the lots, let them com~
municate with Mr.. G, H. Davidson.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28
SOUTHWARK THEY COME.
Immigration from the North and
Northwest Increasing.

Byard +, Hill, of Chicago, North
ern Passenger Agent OF the Nash4
vile, Chattanooga & St, Louis road
arrived in Nashville yesterday BAYS
ing i'll charge party of 1876 immi>
grants from the West and North
west. bound tor points along the N.
G. & St. l.. r. R. in Tennessee and
North Alabama,
Mr.. Hill reports a constant and
rapidly increasing immigration to
the South from the Northwestern
States. The dry summers and exs
cessively cold winters of that sect.
ion render it very desirable place
for residence While the crops
there may be good, the severe win
ters consume all the surplus pro,
ducts, and as a result il is more
profitable and much more pleasant
to reside in the South.
Many immigrants who have SET
tied in these parts send back such
favorable reports to their friends
that they, TOO, are anxious to come
and are only waiting to dispose of
their goods. These people have
formed a most desirable increase to
the population Of the South, being
in the main sober and industricus
people. They take lands consider.
ed worn out and produce fruitful
crops.
Very recently a large number Of
Immigrants from Michigan have
settled near McMiunville aud otb,
ers are to follow. The Nashville
Chattanooga & St. LOUIS road have
induced of this immigration
through the efforts of Col. J. B. xii
Hebrew and its regular agents.
Nashville American.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28
My dear Children:

My dear Children:
wish | could impress upon your
minds the importance Of reading. l
do not mean that you should read
everything you can get hold of but |
mean that you should read good
books, those which you would show
to your fathers and mothers, and new
er read those of which they disap-
prove. Without . great deal Of
reading you can never be a well ed
uCated man or woman, no matter
how much you may have been to
school. Now, how would it do for
you to wlite me short description of
the book you like best and try to
make it as short as possible.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28

We wonder if Prof. Tate, of Jas
per has the grip, as his horse was
seen at Mr.. Lewis gate at a very late
hour last Sunday night and it was al
most too cool to ride a very great
ways without endangering a per-
sons health.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28

Mr.. J. J. Dykes, our Representa-
tive, came home Saturday. We met
him on the train looking well. Mr..
Dykes has a bill prepared making it
a misdemeanor to leave dead ANIMALS
unburied or burned on owners or
o her land. aud we want it passed
in the interest of health.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28
Your friend,
Martha Burnett.

Sequachce, Tenn, Jan. %, 1897.
Dear Amt Dolly:
This is the first time have writ
ten to the Department and | like it
very much. | received one of the
prizes which were given at the close
of school. have learned three of
the pieces which were in the book
received and one of them commences
like this.
go have you seen my dolly
Now tell me true,
Her curls are very soft and pretty
And her eyes are very blue"
Your friend,
Mamie Burnett.
My dear Nannie:-So this is the
first time you have written to the
Department, and hope it will not
be the last 1t was very nice of you
to get one of the prizes and the verse
which you give is very pretty.
Sequachee, Tenn, Jan. 25, 1897
Dear Aunt Dolly:
School will begin next month. Oh
now glad l will be. 1 always like
to go to school. l have four studies
studies. They are Spelling, lessons
in language, Third Reader and a
rithmetic. l like to go to Sunday
school very much. | like my teach
er. will ask you a question. Was
the twelve apostles baptized, and If
so, who baptized them?
Your friend,
Annie Byers
Ny dear Annie:-I am very sorry
not to be able to answer your ques-
ton but the editor says that he is not
running religious paper. Your
Sunday school teacher ought to be
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28

Volley Lasater says he is thinking
of selling his mules, moving up into
the Cove, investing in a trap and
some good coon dogs, and living in
luxury.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-01-28
LOCAL..

Mrs. Fuller has become GONZALES
cent.
NJ. Burnett and family are on the
mend.
Maj. Thos, H. Hill went to Jasper
Saturday.
J. L. Burklln, of Inman, was in
town Saturday.
Advertise in the sparkling Sequa-
chez Valley News.
Mr.. w. L. Melcher made a business
trip to Jasper Monday,
Mrs Eldrldge, mother of J. B. FL
bridge, arrived here Tuesday night.
The question now on the docket is
how to pay your taxes. 1t is of press
ing moment.
Mrs, J. b. Eldridge and children
have been very sick for the past two
weeks but are now better.
Messrs P. A. Butler and w, G..
Hill went up Dixon's Cove Sunday
making call at Millard Francis.
An inch and half of the beautiful
decked our streets Wednesday morn
ing to the annoyance OF pedestrians.
We note that Mr.. Robertson has
gone to work blowing and cleaning
up. That is right, workers are what
we want.
Col. S. II. Melcher and his daugh-
ter, Miss AniLa, are expected to ar
rive here next Saturday from Mitch
ell, So. Dacota.
Sequachee is now we'll represented
at the Institute at Jasper, Emma
Gabel and Miss Sarah Ables hav-
ing entered for this term.
Mr.. George Coppenger, of Tracy
City, has moved to the Hamilton
farm, in Rankln's Cove.-Pleasant
Hill Cor. So. Pittsburg Republican.
Martha Dixon, aged II years,
daughter OF Wash Dixon, died Thurs
day and was buried at Owen Church
Friday, Rev. Jacob Houts officiating.
Mac Burnett turned up Saturday
at our Office after severe tussle
with Ia Grippe. Mac says it pretty
nearly used him up-lt was the GER
uine article.
Rev. Umberger preached an ex-
cellent Sermon at Wesley's Chapel
last Sunday, but he Is afflicted with
the old complaint La Grippe
Pleasant Hill Cor. So. Pittsburg
Republican.
Mr.. A. Frazier has taken a contract
to get out timber IN the mountains
hear Jasper, Tenn, and has moved
his family up tneIe temporarily, but
has not given up his citizenship here,
Bridgeport News.
Jonathen Levan and family, for a
long time of this place but now OF
Sequachee who were called to give
up to the angel of death their little
son and brother Thursday, have the
tenderest sympathy of their friends
at this place.-Kimball Cor. So,
PittSburg Republican.
We place on our exchange list the
Times, OF Bryson City. N. c., this
week. We notice that 1t is conduct
ed by Paul Wright, formerly of Jas
per, VINO has as an associate, r. II.
Pender. The Times has a prosper
Gus appearance, looking at it from a
legal standpoint.