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The herald., 1897-12-09
May Be Needed Before
They Are Built
THE TROUBLE IN THE ORIENT
NOT CONFINED TO KIAo CHAu
REGION
Hayti Pays the Lueders Indemnity,
But Enraged Citizens Threaten
German Interests
Special to The Herald.

| Special to The Herald.
| TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 8.-Today'a
Shanghai dispatches relative to the
Kiao Chau affair are misleading in SO far
as they deny that there had been trouble
between Germany and China prior to
the aggressive movement Of the former
at Kiao Chau bay.
tell of an insult to the German diplo-
matte and naval officials by Chinese
mob at Wu-Chang.
Early in November Baron Heyking.
German minister to Peking, visited
Hankow to inspect the German conces-
sions there. After completing his duties
he decided to pay formal visit to Vice.
roy Chang Chih Tung at Wu-Chang.
Baron Heyking was accompanied by
the captain Of the German flagship
Kaiser. representing the German ad-
miral. and was being rowed to W.T.
Chang In the cutter of the German gun
boat Cormorant. at present at Hankow.
On nearing the landing place the party
Wd6 lIlCt ny d lIlOD VI SlAucSc WIN IIueV
the shore and hurled stones and mud at
the cutter Baron Heyking. the naval
officers and the German sailors were
spattered with mud and some Of the lat.
ter were bruised with stones The Ger
man flag was pefouled with chunks OF
filthy mire. 1t was impossible to make
landing and the Germans were forced
to withdraw to Hankow.
It was noted at the state ball given at
Shanghai few evenings later that the
German consul was s.absent. It was also
noticeable that no officers were present
from the German man-of-war Arcona,
which was and is still in that port This
vessel, also, was the only man-of- war
which did not dress ship in honor Of the
empress dowager's birthday. Ships Of
all other nations represented in the far
east. honored the empress.
On November 7th the viceroy at wu-
Chang notified Germany's admiral that
China was ready to apologize for the In
suit Of the Chinese mob by saluting the
German flag and firing twenty-one guns,
at Wu-Chang.
COMMUNICATION CLOSED.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-(By Associated
Press) The Commercial Gable COM
pany sent out the following notice to-
day: We are advised that the Chinese
authorities give notice of the closing Of
the telegraph office at Kiao Chau.
A FRENCH FLEET
LONDON, Dec. 8.-According to a
special dispatch from Paris, the French
cruisers Jean Bart, Isely and Alger,
have been ordered to be prepared for
immediate dispatch to China.
CONSULTED BISMARCK
FREDERICKSBURG, Dec. S.-Prlnce
Henry of Prussia, the commander Of the
second squadron of German vessels
bound for Kio Chua, visited Prince Bis
marck today and remained two hours in
consultation with the great man. It is
understood that the Far Eastern situa-
ton was thoroughly discussed.
1T MAY BE TRUE
BERLIN, Dec. SIT Is rumored to-
night that China has ceded Kiao Chau
to Germany. Whether the reports be
true or not, there Is every indication In
the preparations for the expedition un-
der Prince Henry that long stay is
contemplated.
The herald., 1897-12-09
MINERS LEAVE DAWSON
THAT THOSE WHO STAY MAY NOT
sTARvE
Two Thousand Prospectors Undertake
the Desperate Journey to Civin-
cation and Food Supplies
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Dec. g.
Reliable advices received from Juneau
bring information Of move on the part
Of imprisoned gold seekers in the Klon-
dixie country which, unless greatly ex-
aggerated, will result in materially i'm.
proving the threatening condition re-
ported at Dawson.
George Lodge, boiler maker, now en-
pioyed at the Treadwell mill, on Douglas
island, writes to friend in this city
eaying that according to letter brought
out from Dawson under date Of October
2ad, 1000 men have started out from
Dawson in an endeavor to reach civiliza-
tion, not only for their own safety but
to improve the prospects of those who,
from force of circumstances, are COM
PEELED to remain.
According to the consensus Of opinion
Of those comprising the Dalton party,
which recently came out, not more than
5000 are In the gold field csantry, and
the departure Of 1000 in this way, which
number Is said to have gone to Fort
Yukon and neighboring settlements,
where supplies are plentiful. means the
saving OF the lives of those compelled to
remain.
MILLIONS FOR GRUB
SANTA ROSA. CAL, Dec. 8.-(By the
Associated Press.) A letter received
here Today from 3. 8. Holden, dated
Dawson City, October II, which confirms
reports OF the lack Of food at that place.
states that he IL paying $500 per month
fQr board with private family. Hold
an left here few months ago and now
The herald., 1897-12-09
THE LAWS RESPECT FOR PERS 0Ns

evidence of the success of the United
States In maintaining its obligations
and that detailed statement concern
ing each Is unnecessary.
| Secretary Gage then examines in de.
tail the seventeen alleged successful ex-
petitions. He points out that the par
tial success in one case was due to the
weakness Of the Spanish patrol Of the
Cuban coast; that in one case the Span
ish authorities at New York have ex-
department from all responsibility; that
in one case the Spanish minister dis
agreed with the legal adviser Of the
Spanish legation, and also disagreed
with him as to the date Of the alleged
successful expedition, and the depart
ment has no information warranting It
in request that any proceedings be in
stituted: that In three cases the vessels
have been wrecked and proceedings
against them are obviously impractical
BILE. while the principal in one case Is
imprisoned, as below; that in five cases
the principals have been sentenced to
Imprisonment or are In prison; that in
one case the vessel Is under British
jurisdiction. and cannot be reached by
the United States. while the principal
has been sentenced to Imprisonment in
this country, as above; that in three
cases the vessels have been libeled for
forfeiture on evidence furnished in part
by this department. and are awaiting
the action of the courts: that in one case
the officers are under Indictment; that
in one case the libel on the, vessel was
dismissed by a United States Judge; that
in one case the question Of instituting
proceedings Is under consideration: that
in one case the department asks time
for a further Investigations. The case
of the Silver Heels is included, as the
vessel may have been successful. though
nothing has been heard from her since
her departure six weeks ago; she may
have perished in the severe storm few
days after her departure.
The Marquis Villamejora, member OF
the senate, has written to Senior Sagasta.
the premier. Offering 10000 to start
national subscription for the increase Of
the fleet.
Tomorrow the Carlist deputies will
meet to discuss President McKinley's
message to congress. It Is said they in
tend to provoke popular manifestations
against the message.
According to dispatch from Barce-
Iona, Lieut.. Weyler. in the course of an
interview there, has felicitated himself
on having been attacked" by President
Mckinley in the message, as this proves
that his (Weyler's) policy was displeas-
ing to the enemies Of Spain. He ex-
pressed his surprise that the Spanish
government would tolerate such attacks
upon the representatives Of the nation.
ONE MORE FAILURE
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.--News has
reached here of the Illustration of an
attempt to convey a store of munitions
of war to the Cuban insurgents just at
the moment when 1t had apparently
succeeded. About the middle of Sep
tember steamer painted black ap-
The herald., 1897-12-09
A Derrick Victim

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,. Dec. S.-Edwin
G.. Nourse, assistant engineer in charge
of construction of the new Crescent
bridge, was instantly killed by a fall
ing derrick this morning. Mr.. Nourse
was one of the best known and most sue
cessful engineers In the west. He de-
signed the railroad terminal station at
the Worlds fair grounds In Chicago.
For many years he was chief engineer
Of the Chicago and Evanston railroad
and was identified with the engineering
departments Of the milwaukee,. North
western and Santa Fe systems.
The herald., 1897-12-09
WAITING FOR SPRING
Found the Body

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. S.-The body OF
Ernest Hawthorne has been found. It
had been pressed into q hastily-dus
grave on the spot where Hawthorne and
q man ahmed Stanhope had established
camp. After the disappearance of
Hawthorne Stanhope moved camp and
was afterwards arrested, charged with
forging check. That Hawthorne was
murdered is beyond doubt.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Unique Invitation

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. S.--A slab of
quartz with veins of gold plentifully show
ing. will convey California's invitation to
President Mckinley to attend the golden
jubilee Of the discovery of gold. Chairman
Parsons Of the executive committee has
promised to secure suitable piece Of the
precious rock. and will have engraved on
its fact the message which win bid the
president come to California to receive a
miners welcome.
The herald., 1897-12-09
MONEY BY MAIL
An Unusual Amount Of Funds for
Europe

Europe
NEW YORK, Dec. SIN the mail bags
which went out on the st. Paul today
were 5000 foreign money orders amount
ing to a24,554. These orders are for
Christmas presents, and most Of them
go to Norway and Sweden. About q
week later those intended for Germany
are sent, and after them go the orders
sent to Great Britain and Ireland.
The money order certificates to France
come last. presents being sent for New
Years, according to the custom there.
The money order business in the New
York postofflce this year is about double
that of the last holiday season. There
were 10000 money orders handled yes
terday, as against 10000 on the corre-
spending day last year.
The herald., 1897-12-09

Continued on RsseEissD
The herald., 1897-12-09
DR.. Morat Dead

LONDON. Dec. s.--Dr. Campbell Morf,t,
the distinguished American chemist, died
here today.
The herald., 1897-12-09
has half interest in two of the richest
claims on Bonanza creek. He and his
partner employ twenty-five miners,
RELIEF STIPPT TTEC

RELIEF SUPPLIES
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-Senator Nc.
Bride has received a telegram from VIM
S. Mason, President Of the Chamber OF
Commerce Of Portland, Oregon, regard.
ing the Klondike relief, which says:
"Citizens Of Portland are subscribing
with lavish hand to the Klondike relief
fund. Portland alone will donate not
less than 100000 - 8 of food. Heart;
contributions are expected from interior
cities. People are enthusiastic and wait
with eagerness Congressional action"
WAITING FOR SPRING
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s.-The Alas
ka trade committee has closed contract
with James Shackley, for ten years gov
ernor Of Alaska, by which he will take
charge Of the San Francisco headquar-
ters In Chicago. Accompanied by sew
eral gentlemen he will go east in spe-
cial car, stopping en- route to point out
the advantages Of this city as an out
fitting point for the Klondike. Advices
received by the committee are to the ef-
feet that 5000 men from the counties Of
Fresno, MADEIRA, Tulare and Kings will
go north in the spring.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
SUMMONS,

In thc Circuit Court ~ the State Of
Oregon for ciatsop County:
u. X. Warren. as assignee OF I. W,
Case. an insolvent debtor. plaintiff. Va,
Charlotte ]. Hall. defendant
To the above named defendant. Char
lottc ]. Hail:
You aro hereby required to appear
and answer the complaint Of the above
named plaintiff. filed in the above en-.
titled court. In the above entitled suit,
on or before the first day OF the next
term OF the above entitled court, which
viii be on Monday. the 18th day Of
February. 1897. II you fall TO 80 hp-
pear and answer said complaint, the
plaintiff will apply 10 the court for the
relief prayed for therein. which In sub
stance In a decree forccloslng that GER
tain mortgage executed by you to said
I. w. Case. on the I'd day Of September,
1892. 10 secure promiasory note Of
that date. executed by you TO said Case
for tho sum Of $500 In United states
gold coin. with interest from said date
until paid at the rate OF ten per cent
per annum. being payable one year nf-
ter said date. and no part thereof, prin-
clpal or interest. having been paid. said
mortgage being upon tho following de-
scribed real estate situated In Clatsop
county. Oregon. to-wlt:
Lots numbered twenty (20) and TWEEN
ty-one (2D Of Block numbered one hun
drcd and seven Q00 In the town Of
Taylor's Astoria, as laid out and re-
corded by the Peninsular Land q Trust
Company: also Lot numbered four ~
Of Block &c" In the town OF McEwan'B
addition to Ocean Grove; also lot num-
bcred seven CD OF Block numbered
twelve d2) In the town OF Warrenton
addition 10 Astoria, also called the
Town OF Warrenton," as laid out and
recorded by ID. X. Warren.
And for a decree directing the sale
Of sald real estate as upon execution,
and tho application OF the proceeds
thereof upon the amount due upon said
note. principal and interest, and the
further sum OF forty dollars attorneys
fee In said suit, and also the costs Of
such suit and sale.
This summons Is published pursuant
TO an order made by the Hon. r. A..
Mcbride. Judge OF the above entitled
court, on the 3Oth day OF December,
1896.
FULTON BROS.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

ton, The contract calls for the com
pletIon ot the work by the first OF April
next The cost OF this fine machinery
viii run up in many thousands. Each
one Of these machines has a capacity
Of capping and crimplng AT the rate
OF ninety cans per minute. The schoon-
er Albion Is on the ways AZ the toun-
dry and is receiving new rudder The
Astoria Iron Works Is also getting out
three sets OF head blocks for the As
toria Box Factory which will be used
for their new carriage shortly To bc
erected. The eight-toot two-inch steel
screws TO be used In connection with
these headblocks are fine pieces Of work
and perhaps the best ever turned out
by this institution.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
HEALTH NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Or \. l..
Fulton has been appointed health ON.
Ger ot the city, The existence VI con.
tagious diseases In the city must bo
promptly reported TO him as required
by Ordinance No 1859. ~ said orNil.
nance will he strictly enforced.
c, w LouGHERY.
Chief Of Police and Health Inspector
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

In the recorders office yesterday IN
following deeds were tilrd for record
Valentine Walter Tomklna and
wife to Alfred Seymour Fleet,
Lot 10. Block 3. Mcrtwcthcr
Downs, .,,,, ,.,.,,,,.,,,,,,,N
O, : johnson and wife to Andri-
ma Johnson. Lot q, nlork %.
New Astoria Observation-Disclosures,
Thos A. Hyland 60 OLAF Ander-
son. north so feet ot Lot 5.
Block IS. Adair's Upper Asto-
RIA t,srt- ss-rsss,ts's. s,stts.f' W
ClatSnp County to American
Dressed Meat Co. Lots | and
.. Block 3; Lots II and u,
Block !. Railway Addition ,...
Eliza T.. Gcrr 90 p. Z. Gccr, Lots
and 2. Block ), Lots II and l..
Block Z. Railway Addition. 80
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral scr1tcc-, Of Miss Matilda
Sloop VIII be held AZ the church lL
Knappa Sunday, al p m. Friend
are invited TO atetnd. Steamer Eclipse
leaves Telephone dock ~; 10 o'clock. re
turning In the afternoon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT.

Mr. and Mrs. C. r. Thomson have
kindly placed their residence at the
OF the Library Association.
who viii give a unique Valentine en-
there on Friday evening
February u.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS,

After January lst. 1897. freight
charges must be prvpSid to all stations
on the A. and c. X. H. ", wherc the
company has no agentA
c. +. LESTER.
superintendent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

to bo used. and II he linda Il of proper
grades. etc. then tho county can de-
olare g. county rVS,d, and the over
strr II the district can take Il In
charge u, 7, STAFFORD,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

TO CURE 4 COLD IN oNEDAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il
fails to cure 25c. For sale by chRs.
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

The Merchants Saloon on CONNER
cial street will be opened this evening
by Alex Grant. A substantial supper
will be served and all are invited to
attend. Messrs. Sam Roberts and Fred
Norton say that they viii be there.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

Congregational Church-Preaching ut
IL a. m. and T:S0 p. m. All other SER
vices as usual. Topics. Gathering and
Scattering" and Eden" the first Of
a series on Bible narratives illustrated
in our lives. All are cordially invited.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

A naturalist. who sewed bits Of red
silk TO swallows in England. identified
one Of the same birds In the ne,ghbor-
hood OF the Pyramids.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

The United States department OF Az
reculture has just put in circulation
twenty-five or thirty pamphlets cover
ing all classes Of farm work. fruit, veg
stable and grain culture, Of special
value 10 the Oregon rancher.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
YESTERDAYS WEATHER.

Maximum temperature. ~ degrees,
Minimum temperature, Al degrees,
Precipitation. none. n
Total precipitation nom September
lst, 1896, TO date. 5l.77 inches.
Excess OF precipitation from Septem-
Der lst. 1896 TO date iI5S inches.
ToDAY's WEATHER.
Portland. January 22.-For Oregon
and Washington. rain; continued warm
weather.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
AROUND TOWN.

Alas for the bird WHO was born - sing
They have made him q cage. they have
clipped his wing;
They have shut him UP in a dingy
street,
And they praise his singing and call II
sweet.
But his heart and his song are sad
dened and filed
With the woods and the nest he never
viii build.
And the wild young dawn coming into
the tree,
And the mate that never his mate Will
be;
And day by day. when his notes are
heard,
They freshen the street-but alas for
the bird!
signs-see swope.
Want anything painted? See swope.
ant anything uSSOAdtcN! oeS onOPc'
There is no such beautffier as plenty
Of sleep.
DR.. Howard, homeopathic, office $50
Commercial street.
The Hon Benz. Young returned to
the city yesterday.
Twenty lbs. granulated sugar for 81
at ass Duane street.
Mrs. David Kinzie was over from
Fort Candy yesterday.
Ekstrom has the only complete ctock
Of Jewelry in the city.
Yesterday was a grand fine day. The
sun shone for an hour.
Have you any jewelry that needs re-
pairing? Take it to Ekstrom's.
Mr.. Tom Linville was engaged Thurs
day in killing hogs for winter use.
The violet toque, for ladies' wear,
gains favor as the season progresses.
Mr. Josiah West and ]. C. Adams are
filling Cullaby Lake, Clatsop, with logs.
The new white labor cannery people
yesterday made a start on their new
plant.
Charles Hull, Of Gray's River, leaves
for San Francisco ON the State this
morning.
Mr.. Sherman Cases baby is very sick
and is under the care Of DR.. Pruden, Of
Warrenton.
The Clatsop district school is doing
well under the proficient management
Of Prof. Case.
The government telegraph line Was
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
ROYAL BAKING Powder
Highest Of all In ieavening
strength u. s. dOvsrnmsn. Report

The troubles that would down n man
oftentimes are bravcly fought and sur
mounted by woman.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

The day We feel most discouraged is
always the one on which people are
always the croeasest 20 us
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

"A Geological Reconnaissance Of
Northwestern Oregon" edited by Jos
eph Silas Diller issued by the depart
ment OF the interior at Washington, Is
a magniicently illustrated and most
valuable work. and is worthy OF the
careful study Of every citizen OF the
state
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23
SCOtt'S
Emulsion

of Cod-liver Oil with Hy-
pophosphites, with plenty
of outdoor exercise, pure
air and pure water, will
arrest conSumptive tenden :
cies, allay the irritation Of
the throat and lungs, and
build up the body and
fortify the system against
further inroads from this
insidious disease.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

To discover a persons real disposi-
tion you have only 10 play cards with
them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

Gribler's orchestra furnished the mu-
sic for the Assembly Club dance last
night They are making reputation
for fine music.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

Residents in warrenton and Flayel
think that the sound Of the construc-
tion locomotive is favorable omen Of
the times.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

From recent advices from California
the healthy chinook wind is not quite
so healthy down there as 1t is cracked
up to be.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

The Royal Arch Chapter Of Masens
met Thursday evening at their hall and
conferred the Mark Master degree up
on one candidate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

TO READERs.-The "Daily Astorian"
contains twice as much reading matter ~
any other paper published In Astoria. IL
is the only paper that presents its readers
with . daily telegraphic report.
TO ADvERTISERs.- DAILY As
torian" has more than twice ne many read
srs ~ any other paper Published In Asto-
ria. II is therefore more than twice As
valuable as an advertising medium.
es County IN Si u SIs..op. s'
We, the npdsrsigned, local managers
respectively Of the western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies. hereby GER
tafy that the "Daily Astorian" 10 the only
paper published In Astoria which now re-
eeives, OF at any time during cur control
OF said ofices has received, . telegraphie
press report. u, ID. JOHNSON,
Manager w. q. T. Co.
J. II. CLARK,
Manager Postal Tai. Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

At the school meeting to be called
today. 1t is understood that the board
will order tue reopening OF the schools
Monday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

A gentleman who had bought some
goods which were not delivered. yester-
day. while in a half-and-half condition,
walked into the parlors Of Captain Hal
lock and commenced to tell his trou-
bles 10 that official. For his pains he
was put in a place Of safe keeping until
he recovered.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

Mrs Marie st. Stjernstrom, a gradu-
ate Of the Surgeons Royal College Of
Stockholm, Sweden, has fitted up rooms
at 1O7 Twelfth street, where she will
give ladies' vapor and hot water medi-
Gated baths massage and face treat
ment. Unlike many practitioners, Mrs
Stjernstrom has a regular diploma
She is located in nicely furnished quar-
ters, is thoroughly equipped for her
work, and should be favored with the
patronage which her skill and excellent
credentials from other cities entltle her
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

Young's River. and the doggers are
correspondingly happy.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

owing TO the average warm winter
weather, stock in Clatsop county are
looking very well.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-23

Matters are very lively at the As
toria Iron Works just now. All hands
are busily engaged in turning out
eighteen Of the new can Gaping and
crimping machines Of the Jensen pat
ent for the Alaska Packers AssOcia-