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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
GREAT BASEBALL.

Baltimore, Sept. H.-The greatest game
Of baseball that ever took place occurred
today. Never before in the history OF
the National League has there been such
a crowd at a game OF ball. During the
sndre game 5,oOO people breathlessly
watched each play. the "rooters" going
wild with enthusiasm
It was a sad day or Baltimore.
The Beaneaters came from the north
and wiped up the earth with the Cham
plons in a well-played game.
Outside OF the little contingent Of faith
full Boston 'rooters" who were making
merry at the Eutaw House, there is no
joy in Baltimore tonight. Boston has
taken the rubber in the crucial series.
is ahead in the fight for the pennant.
and there seems to be but little proba-
bility that the Champions can save It.
Hoffer. Wizard Nops. South Paw"
and Brother Joe Corbett all went down
like ripe grain in hurricane before the
terrific onslaught OF Boston's battery, un-
Ill what seemed at first to be victory
for the home team was finally turned
into a route, the like of which has been
seldom witnessed on the bail field. Over
5000 people saw the game.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
NEW QUESTION
IN NEBRASKA
ARE THERE ANY SUCH rEOPLE AS FREE
SILVER REPUBLICANS
The Regular Organization Says Not. and
Mill fndeayor 10 PrOye Its
Assertion.

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 27.-Some interest
ing litigation growing out OF the pecu.
liar state Of politics in Nebraska has
developed. The gold republicans have
filed a protest with the secretary of
state against the silver republicans being
designated on the ticket under that
name. They state as a reason that the
new election law of the state prohibits
or any part Of name of a political
organization already in existence. In
reply tomorrow the silver republicans
will begin by admitting the correctness
OF the gold republicans Interpretation
OF the law. but will maintain that the
republicans are the usurpers and should
be enjoined from using the title ''repUb-
lican party" and in support of their
position. they will quote from a number
OF state platforms in which a common
use of gold and silver is declared to be
the cardinal principal of the republican
party, aIti in which free coinage IS
supported. In addition they will quote
from speeches made in Nebraska by
Senator Thurston in which he declared
his adhesion to free silver and asserted
that il was a part of the original policy
of the republican party that the two
metals should be the original money of
the nation. Whatever the decision of
the secretary of state is, the case will
he carried to the supreme court. 1t is
thought that the matter will assume ma
tional Importance
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
WAR NOT LIKELY.
State Department officials Think a Rup-
ture with Spain Improbable.

New York, Sept IA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
The possibility of rupture between
the United States and Spain growing
out of the representations recently made
to the Madrid authorities by Minister
Woodford is regarded as very remote
by state department officials. At the
time Mr. Woodford's instructions We're
written. 1t was the opinion OF admins
tration officials that tender of the
good offices of the United States would
be rejected by Spain Their views have
changed on this point 1t is said that
the authorities are now confidently ex-
pecting that Spain will accept the offer
in the same conclllatory spirit in which
1t was made, and will express a willing
ness to consider any suggestion which
this government may choose to make in
the direction Of restoration of peace in
the island.
The optlmistlcal view whicn the au
thorities take of Spain's prospective re-
ply to Mr.. Woodfori's note is based on
the belief that there will soon be
new ministry in Spain composed OF lib
erals. with Sagasta as the premier. But
even with Sagasta in power, the authors
tiles here do not anticipate that Spain
viii be in a humor to entertain a propo-
sltion for autonomy of Cuba, which is
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
GOOD EXAMPLES.
How Women Would Soon Reform the
Whole World.

How Women Would Soon Reform the
Whole World
If women would always set a good
example it would soon reform the world,
as the men are continually following
after the women. If woman could
talk out of the two corners Of her mouth
at the same time there would be a
good deal said on both sides. DR.. Darrin
wants Just such advocates. No one
tongue or corner of the mouth can tell
of the wonderful cures he is perform
Ing daily at his offices. The following
cases substantiate his wonderful skill
For years Mrs. NJ. j. Barr. of Gray's
river, has been constant sufferer, with
pain in her head and neck, accompanied
with dizziness and constant fear of fall
ing. Under DR.. Darrins electric and
medical treatment she feels like a new
woman.
Captain NJ. D. Staples, of Astoria, is
still confident of permanent cure or
his son, who has been cured of catarrh
and loss Of appetite. Hundreds Of cases
might be mentioned but space Will not
permit.
nr. Darrin remains at the occident Ho-
tel, Astoria until November where
he treats all durable chronic and pri-
vate diseases.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

considered by everybody as the only
ever secure their Independence. They
do not expect. however that the new
ministry VIII cheerfEly accept what
ever the United States may be able
to render IN bringing about solution
Of the Cubans a more liberal govern
ment than that which they now enjoy
but which viii not result IN the loss
Of Spain's sovereignty over the island.
And then Will come the rub. II Is
a very easy matter TO tender good Off
ces and a comparatively easy one 10
get them accepted but as 1t g agreed
IN certain quarters with Cubans declar-
Ing they Will not accept anything short
Of comlpete Independence, and Spain
firmly adhering TO her declaration that
she Will not withdraw her flag from the
Island. the administration viii find It
as difficult TO end the war peacefully
az Spain has in her efforts TO control
It BY force OF arms.
HltANl tlAf oDhHlHu EptfflHNtHA fclFtL
the offer OF the good Offices rendered by
Mr. woodford. It will then be necessary
for President Mckinley to consider what
shall be the further course OF this gov
ernment. The statement Of Madrid that
he will make "ostentatious proclamation
to the world Of the disapproyal Of the
Cuban regime by suspendlng diplomatic
relations with Spain and withdrawing
the United States minister" cannot be
confirmed here. and It is believed to be
premature at least.
A member Of the cabinet last night
gave your correspondent to understan1
that the president would not act hastily
in the matter. II is probable. accord
ing to my informant. tina, there would
be further correspondence between
Washington and Madrid. and that unless
a solution OF the difficulty should be
reached in the meantime, the president
would communicate full information to
congress at the beginning OF the session
in December and be guided by the action
OF that body.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
Murdered His Wife and Six Children
and Then Killed Himself.
NO MOTIVE FOR THE TRAGEDY
All Dead but One. khO Cannot Live
A 0aee Prosperous German
Family

carroIlton, Ia. Sept. 25.-The slaughter
OF the mother and her six children oc-
CURED at the home of John Boecker. a
farmer living eight miles northwest OF
here. last night Boecker, the fendish
husband. completed his bloody work by
sending a bullet into his own head, in
flcting a fatal wound. The family were
prosperous Germans, and, as far as
known, had lived happily. No motive
for the tragedy has been disclosed.
Boecker's victims are his wife and chill
dren-CarolIne. aged II; Christine, aged
9. Henry. aged s; Lizzie. aged 6; John.
aged 3, and an infant. All are dead
but Henry. and the latter cannot recover
from his wounds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

We have got the biggest Lead Pencil
Tablet for b. each.
Blk bottle best quality Mucilage. &c bottle.
Wood covered Slate Pencils. &c dozen.
Best Black Ink. Be- bottle.
Rubber inserted Lead Pencils, Sc dozen
Dlxon's bcst Drawing Pencils, DC each.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
AROUND TOWN,

The Janson concert last evening was q
decided sucoerE The violin playing Of
SIR. Arnc Erog Janson tho violin yir-
tuoso. WAS more than up 70 the cxpectA-
tons Of tho audience, and large-slzcd
audience fully appreciated his efforts The
concert In all. was splendid. and the
audience throughout was heartily IN
sympathy with che performer Music
Of the most dficult execution was cho-
sen. aud was rendered by perfect artists.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

The following registered nt the Occl-
dent yesterday; n. l.. Sabin. Walter
Jackson. Edw CookinFham, James Alex
andcr. Mrs Estcla Lurk, d. u. stewart
Thos. @. Greene. Portland; c. l.. Nc
Falls St Joe: Moist ON Pros. Pcndl
ton: y. webber. Knappton: II. Wood
run Ilwnco. y. Rumough. S. Pratt,
T.. s. A. At the Parker House-A. +.
Ross August Play c. w!ckstrom. Capt
Henry WEIR. VIM sundins. Nehalem;
VIM Lcwls and wife. Portland.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

Fred Springer. who was arrested on Il
charge of sending Objectionable matter
through the mails. wAs given a hearing
before United States Commissione'
Thomson yesterday and bound over - $40
bonds 20 appear before the United States
grand jury Springer ofrense was In
sending request. written on q postal
card. 10 creditor. asking that he pay
tho amount due. It IS Illegal to dun"
a man, except In an enclosed letter
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

Our nolseless states are the best &c, l0c,
re and 15c each.
We KEEP the best School spencerian Pens.
School Crayon. all colors, In box, 3c box.
Cod Pens and Pen Holders, l0c each.
Lead Pencil Tablet. good quality paper
ic, DC, Be- and &c.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

600 our Linen Paper Ink Table, for &c.
Composition BOOK Of the bost ruled paper
only &c spch.
Leather School straps. &c each.
wo sell dozen Soap Stone Slate Pencils
for &C.
sintc Bp3ngcH. 2c each.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

How very few women walk really wen.
Slouchlng and shambnng along seem TO
be the keynote of feminine pedestrian
ism.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
SELL

SELL -
Ship ChandlcTy
Hardware
Iron and Steel
Coal
Groceries and Provisions
Flour and Mil Feed
Paints, Oils and NarniSheS
l.oggcrs' Supplies
Fairbanks Scales
Doors and Windows
Agricultural implements
Wagons and Vehicles.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

Tho match game between the eight la
dies ana eight gentlemen who finished
highest IN the individual bowling contest
will take place next Thursday Up to
date the hundicaps Of the ladies have
not been fixed, hut viii be announced
later. Much interest IS being manifested
IN the event. as the ladies'. with pardon
able conceit think they can give the
gentlemen hard game without hand
leaps. II Is noticeable fact that the
ladies nrc steadicr than the gentlemen
and rarely fail below their averages.
The ladies' team will be composed Of
the following: Mrs. Wise. Mrs. Gum,
Mrs Normile Ms Suno. Mrs. ingalls,
Mrs, Tlmson. Mrs. Troyer and Mrs c.
c Fulton, The gcn,lem,sl's team is
made up OF the following: w. c. Laws
Alex. Murray, NJ NJ Picken, Harry Bell
a. A. Finch. j. f. Higgins. NJ. B Ro-
zrth and James Finlayson. Mr.. Murray
Is going TO lrave the city and the zen
tleman with the next best score will prob
ably bowl In his place The alleys will
certainly Doe crowded THURSDAY
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
Creditors
Sale
0SgOod Stock k-.-......

While this sale lasts the greatest bargains ever offered
may behad and the sale will not last great while longer,
as prices have been put on the goods that are bound to-
make them sell quickly II Is not every day that you can
get SIS Suit for from $5 to $8 or So Hat for $l50,
or pair OF S225 Shoes for $l40 and while the OppOr
unty lasts anyone needing anything In this line should
take advantage Of II. as A DOLLAR SAVED is A DOLLAR
MADE
II you DO not wish TO buy and the prices and then
tell your friends how cheap goods are being sold.
j. D. KENNEDY
-Trustee.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28

Captain Atkinson. Of the British ship
Monkharns which sailed yesterday for
England with a cargo Of wheat. expressed
himself plainly at what he termed the
outrageous action Of the Portland sailor
boarding house masters He says he
was compelled TO pay ieoo for six men
whilc the law allows but $3.50 for that
number The balance was made Up for
services OF boatmen. etc. Captain At
knson said he had written his owners
OF che condition and would never again
go to Portland II he could POSSIBLY avoid
doing so Astoria is d model port there
being no boarding houses here. the bus
mess having boen transferred 10 Portland
Cspinin Atkinson WRs r1raieously In
digant at the treatment accorded him
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-28
NOTL0rl

pooL. , NOTICEt
l.5,'I, 9.o aoiIo no. DO Taken fron The IT,
one .riaou' pa mission. Anv
VIII nl liable to progecuf;on o''enSe'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

seeks peace rather than war with Nc
Kinley2 He cannot afford to take any
other risks than those which are thrust
upon him by the enemy. OF these he is
likely to Rave u plenty In the immediate
future. There are indications that another
great political captain, William G. Whit
ney, is Planning q rehabilitation OF the
New York Democracy. with view to win
ming the great prize of control of Greater
New York, and Mr.. Platt is thus to have
u foeman worthy his steel. Platt is per-
sonally responsible for the Greater New
YORK scheme. He went into 1t con-
vinced he could win, and thus bestride
the empire state from Far Rockaway to
Niagara the greatest political Colossus
of the last quarter century. Platt still
thinks he can do 1t. but his closest friends
advise him that there Is trouble ahead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
An Emphatic Endorsement.

The secretary of the National Civil
Service Reform League, Mr.. George
McAneny, has prepared an interesting
statement showing the genuineness
and extent of the reform introduced
by President Mckinley in the national
civil service by means of his new rule
requiring that no removal shall be
petitive examination except for Just
cause and upon written charges, OF
which the accused shall have full no.
tice and an opportunity to make de-
fense. After pointing out that the
rule applies to every officer and en-
ploye in the departments at Washing
ton excepting officers confirmed by the
senate, certain attorneys in the dc.
partment of justice, few private Sec
retaries and common laborors, as well
as the great body of employees in the
customs houses and larger postoffices,
he says:
''In the case of each Office or employ
ment affected 1t will mean that the
incumbent shall not be removed ex-
cept for reasons having to do with
the good OF the service, that have moth
ing 10 do with politics or religion,
and that may be safely put I'm writing.
An officer having the power to remove
viii hesitate to assign reasons that
are frivolous or unjust. and the officer
or employe, Of whatever rank. will en-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.

Astrolabe cast: LAP a. m, for Friday,
Aug. G, 1897.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

schemes, new principles, or new
thoughts. The country owes more
than it knows to the men Of both par
ties who have, of late years, so con-
scientiously and faithfully performed
the great labor Of keeping the ma
chlnery of government in operation"
II is the conclusion of his paper
that the senator makes the aptest re-
ply to the current criticisms of con-
temporary craftsmanship. "The peo-
pie of both England and America"
says he, ARE enlightened, honest, pa
triotic and free. They are able to COM
mand, and in the main do command,
in each generation, the kind of public
service which the needs of the genera
tion require. If the lofty and stimu-
liant leadership of the elder Pitt, If the
parliamentary skill and resolute cour-
age of the younger Pitt, If the inde-
pendence and economic wisdom of Cob
den and Bright, or the military genius
of Wellington, be not found in the
counsels of England today, it is be-
cause England does not need them to-
uay. Wnen Sne neeuS tneln, lney VIII
be forthcoming. If the constructive
statesmanship of the trainers of the
constitution, the comprehensive wis
dom of Madison, the profound insight
and dominant intelligence of Hamilton,
the majestic eloquence of Webster,
the chivalrous leadership of Clay, the
uncompromising devotion to human
| ity of Sumner, the patient circum-
| spection of Lincoln, are not now to be
| found in the counsels of our Republic,
| it is because the present day demands
another kind of service for the Repub-
] lie. When these things are needed,
| they will appear"
This puts the responsibility where it
| belongs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

Under these circumstances, haying won
his battle for political leadership and for
health, Is II any wonder that Mr.. Platt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

JOY q reasonable degree OF security so
long as his services continue to be
meritorlous. on the other hand, 1t is
is mistake TO suppose that the dis
cretion of the department head Is to
be unduly limited or that there will be
the slightest difficulty in getting rid
OF an Objectionable subordinate. The
new rule provides for no form Of trial.
Nor is the action of the department
officer subject to review by any other
executive authority. All that Is re-
quired is that the reasons for his ac-
tion shall be matter of record and
that IL the person removed wishes to
be heard before his case is finally ad-
judicated he may have a fair oppor-
tunity. Unless the reasons are suffi-
cient the department officer will hesi-
tate TO file them, and If the person
removed knows that they are good he
will hesitate to dispute them"
Mr.. McAneny adds: "The suggestion
that Mr.. Mckinley settled on this pol
icy only after he had noticed the popu-
lar dsapproval with which reports of
his intention to do otherwise had been
received is quite unfair to him. l
have had several interviews with the
president on this subject during the
past few months. on the I'd day of
July, a week before these reports were
published, he assured me positively
| that no changes of serious character
would be made, and that the exceptions
other than those recommended by the
! civil service commission would be con-
| fined to isolated cases in which, owing
! to peculiar circumstances, an eXcep-
| tion might seem necessary. When |
| again saw him on the Gath he spoke
| in the same encouraging way, adding
| that he would seek to improve and ex-
| tend the system rather than to re-
! strict it. l do not believe that at any
time since the 4th of March the presi-
! dent has intended to do anything but
! what he now has done. believe, more
/ over, that with the order of July q
! as an earnest of Mr.. McKinley's dis
| position and purposes it is to be ex-
/ pected that this administration will
! carry the reform of the civil service
very near to completion, and that for
that accomplishment it will be remem.
bered historically"
This is testimony which carries
weight. 1t is to be hoped that hereaf.
ter civil service reform will be what
it long has not been-the real thing.
Governor Hastings won't run for
senator. Senator Quay won't support
Attorney General Mccormick for gov.
ernor next year; Israel W. Durham
has not been dumped and David Mar.
tin is in status quo. This represents
one days news harvest in state poll
tics. Now that these important points
are understood, let the procession pro
ceed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

~ D @
A child born on this day will be OF the
opinion that the Elks are certainly afraid
of liquid known as water.
One of the things to be dreaded is the
song on Klondike that will be rendereJ.
by the soubrette with an oxidized voice.
during the coming theatrical season.
The faces of our sporting men who
walked home assume Raven" hue at
the mention of ELLA t."
Speaking of races, Mr.. Duggan promises
to lower al track records when he en-
ters the contest for district attorney.
The man who takes you cordially by
the hand Is your friend-or prospective
delegate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
SCRANTON, AUGUST 6, 1897.

we assume that the citizens of
Scranton will greet the returning
heroes of the Scranton base ball club
today with floral wreaths and brass
band.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

The truth about gallant old General
Gomez is that he is too ancient and
wary a bird to be caught by Wey-
ler's autonomy chaff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

Governor Hastings evidently acts
upon the belief that if the duties of the
present be properly performed the fu-
ture can safely be left to take care
of itSplf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-10
STOPPED HER FROM TALKING.
Remarkable Story Woman Tells O,
Her Father-ia-Lay-.

Remarkable Story q Woman Tells on
Her Father-in-Layv.
Cleveland, March 1o-Nellie A. Gill
bert, wife of DR.. Frederick Gilbert, told
remarkable story in q petition filed
in court yesterday. The young woman
brought suit against her husbands
father, DR.. G. II. Gilbert, for $50. eco
damages for the alienation of her hus-
bands affections and for $4,000 for an
assault alleged to have been commit ed
on her by her father-in-law. The al
legged assault. which she declares was
committed by DIR. C. H. Gilbert, con-
sisted of filling her mouth with wet
plaster of Paris and permitting the
substance to harden, thus preventing
her from talking.
She alleges that she was found by
her brother in an unconscious condi-
ton with the plaster in her mouth, and
1t was necessary to use a hammer to
break the plaster before it could be
taken from her mouth. The allegation
as to the alienation of her husbands 5
affections consists of charge to the
effect that DR.. G. H. Gilbert offered his
son $4,000 and his practice if the latter
would get rid of his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-10
INACCURACIES IN TIL. BOOKS.
Further of the Trouble That Is worryiu
the Firemcns' Eroths rhood.

Further of the Trouble That Il wOrryiur
the Firemcns' Eroths rhood.
Indianapolis, March I0.-It il al
legged that the amount of money in
volved in the so-called inaccuracies of
the books of the Brotherhood of Loco.
motive Firemen while Debs was Grand
secretary and treasurer is s57. 900. which
Inaccuracies were brought out through,
the expert examination instituted by
Grand Master Sergeant and Grand Sec
retary Arthur. 1t is these inaccuracies
which it is claimed that Debs explained
within fifteen minutes after reaching
the convention at Galveston. Neyerthe.
less they continue to be revived, and his
friends are now charging them to spite
work.
1t is also said that a movement Is On
foot to investigate the present grand
lodge at the next convention. and that
the friends of Debs will insist that the
grand trustees proceed as soon as DOS
sible to carry out the order of the con-
vention, in effect to take legal action
on the experts report. By which they
hope to get at the present grand lodge
in their defense. One matter which II
is said will be investigated is a repor,
that the grand officers of the five rail-
road organizations at Peoria own o
private yacht on the Illinois river.