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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
"TALL SYCAMORE
OF THE WABASH"
The Long Loved Stalwart Democrat,
Ex-senator d. k. VOOrhcs, is Dead.
DEEP SORROW is EXPRESSED
Throughout the Land BY All Vho KneN and
Respected Mr. Mr.. yOorhss-In Office
Since 1854.

Special to the Astorian
Washington. April lO.-Ex- United
STATES Senator d. W Voorhees,, OF Is
diana. died this morning Of rheuma-
tism Of the heart. The senator Is sur
ylyed by three SONS Charles, Rees and
Paxton. and a daughter. Miss Halle.
ali Of whom. except the first named.
reside in Washington.
when the news Of Senator VOorhe s.
death became known al the capital
today, expressions OF deep sorrow were
heard. The senator had been so long
in public life that he was known by
all attaches OF the building ami all
felt a pang Of regret. because Of his
courteous treatment of them.
Mr. Voorhees, was "A years old last
September, and. previous 10 his re-
tIrement from public life on March
last had been for many years one
Of the most picturesque figures in the
senate. His first Office was entered
upon In 1854. Eince which time he has
been aimosg continuously In the public
service. That office was United States
marshal His congressional career be-
gan In 1861. He served in the house
of representatives for Ave terms He
came to the senate in 1877. by apoint-
ment % MI the vacanry caused by the
death OF o. p. Morton. and from his
long experience In the house he was
assigned Immediately TO the financial
committee. an unusual honor for a
new senator. Moreover, he retained
ia, connection with that committee,
being It's chairman during the last
democratic era in that body. and was
leading figure in all debates involv-
ing the QUESTION Of finance or tariff.
lie was one OF the ardent admirers
and Supporters OF the gTeenbaek cur
rency and never abated at any time
his earnest advocacy Of the green
back.
In appearance senator Voorhe was
one OF the most striking figures in the
senate. He was familiafy known as
the '0all sycamore OF the Wabash" !"
by reason Of his large and magnifi-
Gently proportioned figure. As an ora
tor ne had few peeTs, commanding a
magnifcenG vocabulary and imouins
his utterances with a degree Of ear
nestness and feeling that strangely in
fiuenced his auditors
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
A GRAND CHANGE.

Berlin. April lO,-It Is understood
on reliable authority that another
great shifting on the political chess
board OF Europe is imminent The re-
latons of Frence and Russia have
steadily grown worse. TO the extent
that they are being artncially boil
stored up, and the adhesion OF Italy
10 the dreibund since the financial
and military Impotence Of Italy be-
came glaringly apparent by the Abys-
slnlan trouble. Is nomhnal.
A new arrangement for preserving
the peace balance Of Europe has been
deemed necessary, Italy viii little
longer hold 10 the drelbmd, even
nommally, and the force Of events Is
gradually driving her into the arms
OF Great Britain and France; on the
other hand, 1.-THE czar and his advisers
are said to be decided that Franc,
is too fickle for II reliable ally, and
on the best possible authority the as
sociated Press Is informed that an
entente, which perhaps viii be followed
later by formal alliance, Is to be
reached In the spring and summer be-
tween Germany, Russia and Austria,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
WAR DECLARED,
EUROPE IN ARMS
Greeks May Celebrate Anniversary Of
MASSAGE In Sclo.
WILL NOT now WITHDRAW
Rome Authority for the keNs--TfOuble at
Aontsnegfo Another Gren, Shifting on
the chedsboard Of Enrops.
WILL NOT now WITHDRAW

(Copyr4gha. 1897. by Associated Pfess)
London. April l0--shprl II an ac-
tual declaration Of war between Gr-ec'
and Turkey. the situation could rot
possibly be graver unln II h
Tomorrow is the 10Th anniversary u
the day the 0reiss have only too
great cause 10 remember with horror
the massacre by the Turks ~ incOo
of the inhnlAsnnts Of thn isiand OF
scio during the war Of Independence
Thr memory of this. IN connection
with the little the powers have done
by thsir vaunSed concert Ia not likely
IA put thc Greeks IN hunIor 10 with
draw now. even though King George
and hls nHnistoGr hre surprised NJ the
,mmonIa army Turkey haA uncxpect-
cdly put upon the frJntl"r, well armed
and ordered. In spite of her supposed
want OF resources. and may foresse
the futiilty Of fgntins Turkey Il the
powers arc determined. as they threat
on. that neither oombatant shall sc,
any advantages thrrefrom. Wbether
once lighting commences, the powers
will bc able - execute ihcir thread.
ls QUESTION Of the future.
The danger OF the situation Is In
the fact that Turkey u undoubtedly
anxious to give the Greeks a lesson.
and has only thus far been prevented
from doing 20 by the influence OF the
powers. The orders which Edham
Pasha. the Turkish commander in
ohief. received from Consutnunople
when the Invasion became known.
were 20 speedily ascertain whether
any soldiers Of the regular Greek army
were among the insurgents who cross
cd the frontier.
The tciegrams conflict upon this
pant. but It may b. supposed that
Edham Pasha VIII not stop TO inquire
carefully n there are suspected Greek
Officers among them. Tho country
around Krania and Grcvsna Is very
fertile. we'll wooded and watered. and
crossed by narrow roads or bride
paths. where II Is Impossible 20 move
largr bodies Of troops. but extremely
favorable to guerilla warfarr. The
Turks have AN entire division Of In
tantry cavalry and artillery at Gre
ycna. under command OF Hakkla Pa
sha. Their positions aro much strong
or than those OF the Gecks opposite.
and Il Is believed II will tax Prince
Constantine 10 the utmost to prevent
some Of his troops from flying to 'he
help OF their compatriots
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
THE RUSH FOR ALASKA.

Port Townsend. April i0.-The rush
TO Alaska Is increasing every week
The steamer Mexico sailed this morn
Ing for Juneau with nearly 400 passen-
gers and the heaviest cargo Of freight
,akea north this season Nearly all
the freight taken Il heavy machinery
for stamp mills and canneries. Re
o.sn, reports from the Klcndyce VIII
cause Thousands of prospectors to
Journey thence in the next few woriis.
Owing 10 the highest wind OF the
season. n regulag sand storm has I're-
vaiied here today. business being prac-
tically suspended. All steamers are de-
layt.d. but no serious damage is re-
ported
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
IMPORTANT COALITION.

Washington. April 1O.-Final agree
ment among the democrats, silver re-
pubhcans and popuiists in the senate,
booking 10 perfect coalition, was
reached at meeting Of representa-
tives OF rflose people today. The agree
nIent had its origin in an effort TO
re0garhze the senate committees. but
4 As destined apparently TO reach far
beyond this situation. and in fact TO
the further procesdlnss OF the senate
in all matters. II not TO the extent OF
shaping party po;Icies throughout the
country
There were present democratic Sen
atrs German. Cockrell, Walthail,
Jones Of Arkansas. and Murphy; sill
yer republican Senators Cannon and
Mannle: popuiist Senator'S Alien and
Pettigrew.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
THE OPENING
OF THE SEASON
Unattended BY Special Incident Of
Any Kind During the Day.
SMALL RUN OF FISH NOTED
Only fsN caaasries Received fish Others
to 0pen SoOa-Better Lack at Clifton
Some Shipments ia Ice.

The opening Of ithe fishing season
yesterday was accompanied by no spe-
cial Incidents. The number OF boats
put out early IN the morning and dur
ing the day were variously estimated
at from one to five hundred. Probably
three hundred would be nearer the
correct figure. The weather was
stormy and dlsagreeable. a strong
northwest wind blowing all day. The
number Of fish caught figured up bur
a few tons. The quality Of the fish,
however, has perhaps never been sur
passed. as they we're large and fat.
firm and OF good color.
The canner1es. 50 far as heard from
yesterday. received only a few fsh.
and some Of them none. AT Booths,
Kinneyis and Elmore's only a few
hundred pounds OF fish each were
taken IN Hanthorn received no hsh.
but will start up IN a day or two.
George & Barker were not in position
to receive fish yesterday. owing to the
fact that there fish dock Is cut on
from the main cannery by the railroad
line, which Is just being pushed
through that part OF the city. il VIII
take them several days 10 get in posi-
ton % take fish. The new Fisher
mems Protective Union cannery. II 10
said. owing to an accident will not be
ready for business for several days,
The Schmidt Bros. OF Portland and
New York. cold storage shippers, are
IN the city AMI kave opened head
quarters at the old Leinenweber cam
merry. where they yesterday received
some two or three hundred fish for
shipment IN tee to New York. and for
which they paid four and half cents
per pound Their orders win be linz
tied. however. and they will purchase
for fresh shipment only. 1t was re-
ported that Mr.. Prescott. another
fresh fish shipper OF Portland. had
opened an Office at the Eagle oannery.
but only offered four cents for his
fish
1t Is thought by many that there
will be a prosperous season. while
others are not so hopeful A telegram
from Clifton last night stated that
only part Of the boats on that por-
ton Of the river went out yesterday.
The catches averaged five hundred
pounds 10 the boat. the high boat
bringing in 2,1OO pounds. Fish were
of fine quality in every respect.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
HOUSE TALKS POLITICS
Simpson Reiterates His Denunciation
OF the Speaker.

Washington. April lO.-The house
could not resist Ehe temptation to in
dulge In a political debate today, ais
Ct had no business on hand. Inteaest
was focused upon Simpson, who h&3
announced his determination to OBJ
struct any legislation attempted with
out the presence of a quorum. His
policy was frustrated because a quo
rum appeared. Simpson found an op-
pogtunity, however. to reiterate his
ldenunciation Of a concentration OF
power In the speakers hands. Simp-
son said the country was demanding
financial legislation and the republi-
can party should be given chance
to show what it could do and not sit
idly down for two or three months.
He repeated his attack on the speaker
declaring that the members of the
house. by giving him autocIatic power
disfranchised the constituents who
had elected him.
After Simpson had subsided, the
house drfted into somewhat per-
functOry political discussion. Cannon
derided the idea that Legislation alone
could bring prosperity. The country
wanted cOngretss to provide revenue,
then to adjourn and allow private bus
mess 10 have full sway. 1t is an open
secret, said he that congress as or
ganized could not agree upon any
financial legislation. The country did
not want to hear platitudes of cam
uaign laundering forth in congress
The debate for the democrats was con-
cluded by Bailey. The democrats, he
said, should help the republican party
To save the country from the conse-
ouences of what the party would do
If II were at work If the democrats
should goad the majority to make the
sort of laws they had always de-
nounced. the country would doubt
their sincerity, or their honesty, and
probably both. If the republicans
failed they might as well make nc
nominations. He was so confident
that they would fail that he wanted
TO give them every opportunity TO IL
lustrate what they could do.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
RED RIVER RISING.

Minneapolis. April io-A specIal TO
the Journa. from Grand Forks. North
Dakota. says:
Th- Red Sver is riging more than
eyer and stiii greater rise Is looked
fjr from the Red Lake river and Penn
for from the Rei Lake river when
III gorge Is bToken. Farmers say
that between this city and Psmbna
200 families are caJnped In the second
A.9rl1s u their dwellings and on top
81 larnE and HtrawstaclIs. tossetheu
With all the cattle that can be got up.
Al Pemblna the waters were risfng
an inch an hour. but the waters from
up the river. which did such damage
IA, Fargo and Grand Forks. have not
reached them yet.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
STRUCK ROCK.

Vancouver. b. c.. April l0.-A squad
Of the Northwest nounied police In
charge ~ Inspector Scarth, en- route
for Yukon. arrived here tonight The
noted steamer COqpitlam. which was
s.izsI by the United States govern
ment some years ago for violations Of
tis. ctso5ms reSUllalons, arrived In
port tonight with i've feet OF water
In her hold. She struck rock on
The northern coast and It was with
great difficulty that the steamer was
kept afioat
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
THE STATE TAXES.

In the county court yesterday the
principal business transacted was the
order entered in relation to state
taxes, Of which the following is a
certified copy:
The county court having received
the communication from the county
treasurer as follows, to-wit:
Astoria. Ogn.. April 3. 1897.
To the Hon. County Court, Clatsop
County. Or.-Gentlemen: on mature
delsberatlon and investigation and the
advice of my bondsmen, have decid-
ed to send the state taxes for 1896 TO
the state TREASURER.
The law in the case is so plain that
can see no other course 10 pursue.
Very respectfully,
B. L. WARD.
County Treasurer.
And it appearing TO the court from
the above that the county treasurer
and his bondsmen will not cooperate
with the county court in its efforts to
retain state taxes (which under the
present conditions cannot be used by
the state) and apply such money to
the payment of Clatsop county out
standing indebtedness
1t is therefore ordered, that the
county treasurer send the state treas
urer only such money that has been
received by him from the proceeds Of
the mill state tax. and that he proceed
at once to make a call for outstanding
warrants to the full amount Of the
money in his hands applicable to the
payment of county warrants, and that
the sheriff serve a copy of this order
upon the county treasurer.
]. II. D. GRAY, Judge.
C. PETERSON.
H. LEWIS,
Commissioners.
State of Oregon, County of Clat-
sop, IS.
l, F. I. Dunbar, county clerk, in and
for the county of ClaltsOp. state Of Or
egon, hereby certify that the foregoing
copy of journal entry has been by me
compared with the original entry, and
that it is true and correct copy of
the whole of such original entry, as
the same appears Of record in my Of
flee and custody.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said county court, this 10th day OF
April, 1897.
f. l. DUNBAR,
County Clerk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds were filed for rec
ord at the recorders Office yesterday:
Jas. W. Hare to C. E. Rurlyon.
lot :, block 1886, McClure's. .$324.95
VIM. wadhanls to ]. Q. A. Bowl
by and H. B. Nicholas. west
half of 20 acres out Of north
east corner of southeast quar-
ter of John Adasr's donation
land clalm... ...............
John W. Weloh at al. to Jas.
W. Welch, undivided two-thirds
Of lot No. 8, block II. and Of
lot /. block SO. Shiveley's. .... 500
Jas. W. Welch ct al. Ito John w.
welch, certain lots and lands
lin ASTORIA. .................. Loo
G. wingate and wife to Lena
F. welch, lot s. block 20. Alder
brook ........ ............. 100
Jas. w. Welch ct al. to Sarah
F. Wood. undivided two-thirds
of lots 8 and 10, block II, Shlve-
leyS .........,..... ............. oVV
Jas. w. Welch ct al. to John w.
Welch, undivided two-thirds OF
lot 1, block II, and of lot 6.
block 50, Shiveley's ............. 5Oo
State of Oregon to John W.
Welch, lot l, section 81, town
ship 9, north of range 6 west,
and lot of section 50, township
north of range west, %
acres ........................ $685.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
CIRCUIT COURT.

The county court and officials have
decided 10 enforce the law against
alien and nonresident fishermen. The
matter is in the hands Of the officers.
In the circuit court yesterday the
grand jury reported true bill in the
case of the State VS. Giovanni Pitano,
who was arraigned charged with lar
ceny. The court appointed MF Frank
Spittle to defend the case. In the af-
ternoon the defendant pleaded guilty
and was sentenced TO one year in the
peniteHtiary. In the case against Ark
Nong, charged with receiving stolen
goods THE grand jury returned a not
true bill, and the defendant was dis
charged. Later in the afternoon the
grand jury reported another true bill
or indictment, and presented their f.
nal report, as follows, after the read
ing Of which they were discharged by
the court:
The Hon Thomas A. Mcbride, judge
of the circuit court Of Clatsop county;
The undersigned grand Jurors, duly
empaneled by the honorable court
aforesaid ON the 9th day of April, 1897,
beg leave to submit this, our final re-
port, and respectfully show that we
have carefully investigated the charges
of crime brought before us and to our
notice, and have returned five true
bills and one not true bill,
We have investigated the condition
of the county Jail of this county and
find that il is Insecure. and the county
court having ordered its repair, and
let contract for said repairs, We
heartily commend the action of said
county court In the premises; ans
now, having completed our labors, w
beg to be discharged,
r. W. GASTON.
Foreman.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
MORE TROUBLE.

London, April l0.--A dispatch from
Constantinople reports serious trouble
near the Montenegrlan frontier. in the
district OF Sera. Sanguinary conflicts
have taken place between the Alba
MANS and Mussclmans and Christians
The troops sent to restore order lost
several mon killed The Monteuegrian
minister at Constantinople has sent a
protest to the Turkish government
that II the Musselmans continue their
attacks 1t will he difficult for Mon.
tenegro to prevent her subjects from
going to the assistance OF the Chris
tians.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11

the business situation IN the &orth-
west Is healthy. that the trade cur
rent ie running more freely and thaA
America wall have a sourd monetary
Sys.en. SIR Hill N aleO rspGr,ed as
saying that the idea that high pro-
teoton is necessary D foster Amer
lean industries IL being recognized as
n myth"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
BEET SUGAR.

Minneapolis. Mlnn., April lo.--tt is
announced today that the Minnesota
Sugar Co. has been organized with a
capital OF $4,000 The objec; is TO
dght the sugar trust by the estab-
llshmeat in the northwest Of a sugar
beet Industry. A s25O,OOo factory Is to
be built at Hastings, Mimi. and 9TH
ers viii follow as soon as the farmers
arr Interested
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
A FINE PROGRAM.
f. I. DUNBAR,
County Clerk.

The following is the program to be
given on Tuesday evening, April 20,
for the benefit of the Adair school
gymnasium
PART /.
Instrumental SOlo-Mlss Laura Fox
Vocal Solo-Rev. s. Short.
Recitation--Mabel Larsen.
Vocal Duet-Mrs. ]. T. Ross and
w. Belcher,
Drfll-Sixteen girls.
PART III.
Vocal Duet-Mrs. B. Van Dusen and
Mrs. C. ]. Trenchard.
Vocal SOlo-AIiss Ruth Garner
Instrumental Duet-Mrs. TIL olser
and Prof. Frederickson.
Reoitation-Miss Edith Conn.
Quartet-w. Belcher. ]. Bennett, ].
Garner, H. G. Smith.
School children will sell tickets at p
cents. Seats can be reserved at Grif-
fin & Reeds for 10 cents extra.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
RECEIVER APPOINTED.

Philadelphia, April lO.-M. Phelps
and 5. n. Brown were appointed re-
celyers OF S. n. Brown & Co. today.
each giving $4,000 bonds. The COM
pany was one of the largest wagon
and carriage and wagon wheel works
in the country.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11

exeitement abatel and a dull business
prevailed.
Hops-7c and l2c.
London. April 1o.-Hops, unchang d.
Portland. April iO--wheat-valiey.
nc: WalIa Walla, 74c and 75o.
Liverpool. April iO.--wheat-Un-
changed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
THE MARKETS.

New York. April 1O.-The grain
markets were wild this morning. The
hrst five minutes Of trading presented
one of the most exciting times during
the wear. Prices shot upward Ia cents
a bushel; viz, May to 72kc. Buying
orders were urgent, and offerings very
light. After the first ten minutes all
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
UTE RESERVATION TO OPEN.

Washington. April 1O-The allotted
lands Of the eastern and southern
Uoe Indian reservation in northwest
Colorado Wal probably be opened to
settlement this summer by presiden-
tial proclamation
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
WAR is DECLARED,

London, April lO.-Dispatoh to the
Observer from Rome says that II was
reported at midnight that war had
been declared between Turkey and
Greece.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
MIR. Hill TALKS.

London, April lO,-The Pail Mall
says: j. j. Hill, president Of the Great
Northern road. denies that his road
has entered an alliance with the
Northern Pacific. Mr.. Hill believes
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ANOTHER RELEASE.

Washington. April 1O-Jose De Am
iera, an American citizen, who was
arrested April and confined in Fort
Cabanas, has been released.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-11
LAMONT WON'T TALK.

New York. April 1O.-Daniel Lamons
refuses 20 deny or affirm the report
thar he is to be president Of the North
ern Pacific.
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NEW RECORD.

San Francisco. April l0.-The Burns
handicap, value $4,000. was won today
by Ruinart, twenty TO one shot, the
Roman second. Salvation third, time,
9:O69l This is "a new coast record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. l5.-Special.
The remains Of the late DR.. Bedford
Brown were conveyed to Rock Creek GEM
etcry over beyond GEORGETOWN ana lald
away in the family plat iu the most bcau-
tiful portion OF DO this afternoon. Tn
funeral services were held at Christ
church at noon. They were conducted
by the young rector, Rev. heIiylnan
Green in the presence Of q large hummer
Of citizens 81 an classes 900 conditions
and many from elsewhere.
Lee Camp. On uniform acted as escort
fro0r the house 10 the grave.
The services were simple. those or the
Protestant Episcopal ritual Inc cholr
chanted two beautiful selections on the
incoming and outgoing Of the cortfge %
led the congregation ln singing Two neau-
tiful old hymns. Just AS l Am %
abide With Me-
The casket was borne by Drs. klnsteln'
Mcclure. Ashby. Purvis, Snowden, Mlller
and Mr.. George Uhler. ON III lay the
silk cross-bar flag Of Lee Camp and seye-
raj OF the numerous floral offerings The
honorary pal-bearors were Or. N.lllam
Gibson. Mr.. John W. Burke. Colonel VIM.
A. Smoot. Mr.. T.. NJ. Blackford, tom
mander George VIM. Ramsay Ut Eu-
ward s. Leadhettcr and Mr. Laurence
. washington.
ONLY a few members Of the lale A,octoI
immediate family were AZ the iunefdi
and with them was the Doctor lH'tHAu'
colOred coachman.
T frrnrrl taken altogether was "ne
OF the oid-fashioned sort. a more oeau-
tifully impressive funeral thdh u ca"
hardly be recalled.