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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

Ine new checks received by the First
National bank. Of this city, are OF very
UNIQUE ana neot design. The necessary
ieVenue stamp is printed on the face of
the check, the stamp being cancelled
when the check is filed out The checks
are great convenience to the hundreds
OF men who are always losing or trying
10 DorroW revenue stamp. A Tacoma
printing house turned out the work. TIE
oles are furnished by the treasury de-
par'ment at Washington, and the checks
are printed under the supervision Of a
special government inspector.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

The funeral service OF the late A. Cam
pellwil be held at his late residence this
morning at $3.50 O'Clock sharp. Intermen,
al Greenwood.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

The very finest. The ne pius ultra. The
creme de la creme. That's Harper whisky
In three languages. Sold by the Foard
& Stokes Co.. Astoria, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

me popularity OF the merchants lunch
aeeved by Mr.. George Barley at the Ma
kionai 10 growing daily. and many busl-
ness men can bo found there every day
Cor their midday meal The lunches set
~ Mr. Bartlsy are the fnest In the city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

For Sale. 100 tons of Rosyrn coal; the
finest house and steam coal ever brought
to Astoria Elmore. sanborn Co.. Tele-
phone. Main 81.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

] have the largest assortment Of per-
fumes for Christmas ever brought to As
toria; from 25-eent goods TO the highest
grades. Charles Rogers, druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

FIFTEEN YARDS RICH BLACK SAT-
IN DUCHESSE. THE QUANTITY RE
QUIRED FOR A LADIES' DRESS. AT
THE FOLLOWING PRICES: 1850.
s20z5. tzl50 WE RECOMMEND THE
ABOVE QUALITIES FOR DURABILITY
AND WEAR. WE HAVE CHEAPER
GOODS AT $l2oO TO EL0O PER SUIT. A
HANDSOME XMAS PRESENT FOR
ANY LADY. c. H. COOPER, THE
LEADING HOUSE OF ASTORIA.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

In the Justice court yesterday constan-
tine Apostolic was found guilty OF as
saIlt ana battery ON John Parss and fined
Sqa
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

For Rent-Dwelling house containing
nine rooms. with all modern improve
ments; located in good neighborhood.
Address A. Astorian offifice.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

An holiday goods at reduced prices.
Mrs. A. Rappleyea. ls reath street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

The British ship Masterhorn, wheat la
den Il on the way down the river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

waIlsend coal and coke Is the best
for domestic purposes. For sale by the
Astoria Gas Light Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

The city election takes place today, and
VIII be the quietest affair Of the kind
ever held In Astoria For once there are
no opposition candidates to the republican
nominees, and, If they vote for them
selves, they are certain OF election. The
candidates are Car e. P. Parker. in
the First ward; A. Scherneckau and John
W. Welch. In the Second ward; L. Agren,
IN the Third ward, and Thomas LinvilIe
lor superintendent OF streets. The polls
VIII be open from a m. TO .. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

For Rent-Two or three furnished
rooms for Housekeeping. l5 Tenth street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

Mrs. ". H. Barker received the sad
news yesterday Of the death OF her
mother Mrs. H. A. Brown, at Tulare.
Cal. Monday night. Mrs Brown resided
in Astoria for many years, but had been
in the California city for the past three
years. She had often expressed a desire
to be buried at Tulare by the side OF her
brother, and her wish will be complied
with. Captain A. E. Beard, OF the steam
er Volga. is a brother Of Mrs. Brown.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-14

NOVELTIES IN CHATELEAN AND
MONEY BAGS. PURSES. ETC. AT C.
II. COOPER's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27

Aug. 16.-President Mckinley has de-
cided to reduce the army immediate
ly and at least 10000 men will be
mustered out. The gunboat Man
grove bombarded Caibarien August
Is, the commander not having heard
of the signing of peace. After a
Spanish gunboat had been damaged
word was brought from the town
under a flag of truce that the wal
was over.
Aug. 17.-Gen. Merritt as military gov
ernor took formal possession of Ma
Mia. Gen. Merritt and Admiral Dewey
were instructed that the Philippine
insurgents must recognize the au-
thority of the United States, and
that there could be no joint occupa-
ton of the city. The massacre of
more than 100 natives of Puerto
Rico by Spanish troops on August
Is confirmed. The only offense of
the people was in raising an Amer
lean flag at Cieles.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27
THE LESSON is LEARNED.

at noon over Santiago, after the
Spanish army had marched out and
laid down its arms.
July 1S.-The president issued a procla-
nation which vas sen to Gen. Shat
ter, ordering that the local regula-
tons of conquered territory should
be disturbed as little as possible.
July 2O.-Gen. Miles reported that he
was ready to leave Guantanamo bay
with transports for Puerto Rico, but
that a naval convoy was lacking.
July 21.-Gen. Miles, with transports
and Il convoy, left Guantanamo for
Puerto Rico. Gen. CaliXto Garcia, of
the Cuban army, near Santiago, for
mally resigned and withdrew his
forces because of non-recognition by
Gen. Shafter.
July 22.-Gen. Miles reported the
progress of the Puerto Rico eXpedi-
ton from Mole St. Nicholas. IIayti.
Gen. Anderson at Manila reported
that Aguinaldo had declared a dicta-
torship and that the Philippine ma
tives expected independence.
July 23.-Two thousand Cubans at San
tiago drew up a petition to President
Mckinley asking that Spanish off
cials at Santiago should be removed.
July 24.-Gen. Shafter reported that
5000 Spanish troops at San Luis and
Palma Soriano. in the surrendered
district. had laid down their rms TO
Lieut.. Miley.
July 25.-Gen. Miles. with the Puerto
Rico expedition, began landing near
Ponce, south coast.
July 2G.-Spain. through the French
ambassador at Washington, formal
Iy asked President Mckinley to name
terms upon which the United States
would be willing to make peace.
July 27.-The American forces adj
ranced to Yauco. Puerto Rico, meet
ing some Spanish opposition.
July 2S.-Gen. Brooke. with soldiers
on the St. Louis. 81. Paul and Massa-
chusetts. left Newport News for
Puerto Rico to join Gen. Miles.
July 2G.-Reports were received of the
surrender of the port of Ponce,
Puerto Rico. on July %. to Capt. C.
II. Davis, OF the Dixie, and of the city
of Ponce to Gen. Miles soldiers or
July IS.
July 3O.-The president communicated
20 NJ. Cambon, French ambassador,
conditions with which Spain rust
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27
comply before the United States

comply before the United States
could begin peace negotiations.
July 31.-The battleship Texas reached
New York from Guantanamo. Bat
tie fought at Malate (near Manila),
in the Philippines. American loss,
IL killed and A wounded. Spain's
loss estimated at 500 killed and
wounded. Spaniards were repulsed.
Aug. 1.-Gen. Merritt reported the
attitude of the Philippine insurgents
as somewhat threatening.
Aug. 1.-The terms on fulfllment of
which the United States would dis
GUS peace with Spain were made
public. They included the immediate
evacuation of every Spanish depend
ency in the western hemisphere; the
REIMBURSEMENT of all Spanish claims
to sovereignty in Cuba; the cession
of Puerto Rico and other islands, ex-
cept Cuba, to the United States; the
holding. by the United States of Ma
Mia city and bay, pending settlement
by commissioners of the future dis
position and government of the Phil
ippines, and the cession of an island
(Guam) in the Ladrones. The United
States asks no money indemnity.
Aug. st was stated unofficially that
Spain would accept our peace terms.
Aug. 4.-Secretary Alger ordered Gen.
Shafter to send the Santiago army
to Montauk Point, L. l., as fast as
possible. Shafter had made public
letters to him from Roosevelt and
other officers. saying the army would
be useless from disease if not soon
removed. Monitor Monterey arrived
at Manila bay.
Aug. 5.-Gen. Skaters troops, ac-
cording to orders from Secretary
Alger, began embarking on trans
ports for New York at Santiago.
Aug. Spain expected an immediate
cessation of hostilities. Roosevelt's
rough riders started from Santiago
for Montauk Point. Nearly all the
American troops in Puerto Rico ad-
vanced upon San Juan.
Aug. s.-Ambasador Cambon received
Spain's reply to President Mckinley.
and the work of translation was be-
gun. Secretary Long, in a published
letter. defended Rear Admiral Samp-
son. Gen. Miles was closing in on San
Juan from four directions.
Aug. 9.-Spain's reply in full received
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27

by President Mckinley. American
demands accepted, but condi
tions were tackled on. Further ne
gotiations looking toward peace
were resumed. Coamo, in Puerto
Rico, captured by Americans.
Aug. 1O.-New protocol of peace term
submitted to Spain. Reported that
Secretary Day will head the peace
commission. Cuban troops besieging
Holguin. Sampson and Schley were
promoted to rear admirals.
Aug. 11.-Madrid cabinet reported tc
have approved the peace protocol
Mayaguez, in Puerto Rico, captured
by Gen. Schwan's troops.
Aug. 12.-Peace protocol signed a;
Washington by Secretary Day and
NJ. Cambon, French ambassador.
Aug. 13.-The Madrid government ca.
bled to the governors general OF
Puerto Rico and the Philippines in,
structing them to carry out the
terms of the peace protocol. Senior
Tomas Estrada Palma cabled to
President Maso hat he had, in the
name of the Cuban republic, ac-
cepted the armistice and request.
ing him to order hostilities to cease.
The bo~mbardment of Manzanillo,
Cuba. was in progress wheT the
SDaniards received news of the sign
ing of the peace protocol. \ flag
of truce was raised and word was
sent to the fleet. The battle ceased
at once. Fifteen or more S~paniards
were killed and considerable prop
erty was destroyed after the proto-
col was signed and while the orders
to cease nostilities were being con-
veyed to the army and navy COM
manders.
Aug. 14.-Gens. Blanco and Macias Of
ficially acknowledged receipt OF the
orders from Madrid for suspension
of hostilities and state that the in
structionS are being Obeyed. Only
5000 of Gen. Skaters troops remain
at Santiago.
Aug. 15.-Consul Wildman at Hong
Kong cabled the state department
that Admiral Dewey had bombarded
Manila August Is and the city sur
rendered Internationally. Gen.
Blanco has resigned his Office as gov
ernor of Cuba, wishing to avoid his
humiliating duties in connection
with the evacuation. American
forces under Gen. Schwan defeated
1900 Spaniards in Puerto Rico.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27
THE PEACE PROCLAMATION.
Copy of the Document Issued by the
President of the United States
on August IL.

Whereas, By a protocol concluded
and signed August II, 1898, by William
Il. Day, secretary of state of the
United States, and his eXcellency Jules
Cambon, ambassador extraordinary
and plenipotentiary of the republic of
France, at Washington, respectively
representing for this purpose the gov
eminent of the United States and the
government ofSpain, the United States
and Spain have formally agreed upon
the terms on which negotiations for
the establishment of peace between
the two countries shall be undertaken,
and
Whereas, 1t is in said protocol
agreed that upon its conclusion and
signature hostilities between the two
countries shall be suspended, and that
notice to that effect shall be given as
soon as possible by each government
to the commanders of its military and
naval forces:
Now, therefore. l, William Mckinley,
president of the United States. do. in
accordance with the stipulations of
the protocol, declare and proclaim on
the part of the United States a suspen-
sion of hostilities. and do hereby COM
maId that orders be Immediately given
through the proper channels to the
commanders of :he military and navG!
forces of the United States to abstain
from all acts inconsistent with this
proclamation.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the United States to he affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
18th Gay of August, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-eight. and of the independence
of the United States the one hundred
and twenty-third.
WILLIAM MEINLEY.
BY the President:
WILLIAM r. DAY. Secretary Of State.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27

was sunk IN attempting to escape
from Havana harbor. Camara and
his fleet were ordered back to Spain
from Suez.
July THE president signed the Ha-
waiian annexation resolutions, and
the Philadelphia was ordered to GO
to Honolulu to raise the flag of the
United States over the islands. Ad-
miral Dewey reported that the
American troops of the first Manila
expedition had landed at Cavite, and
that on July 3 Aguinaldo had pro-
claimed himself president of the
Philippine republic.
July s.-The armistice between the
United States and Spanish forces at
Santiago was extended until noon of
July Q, in order to allow Gen. Linares
to communicate with Madrid.
July 9.-Gen. Shafter reported that the
armistice at Santiago had been ex-
tended until four p. M, July 10.
July 10.-Santiago refused to surren-
der. Thousands of refugees left the
city and sought American protection.
The st. Louis reached Portsmouth,
N. H, with Coz Spanish prisoners, in
Guiding Admiral Cervera and Capt.
Eulate, of the Vizcaya.
July 11.-Artillery attack on Santiago
was reported to have begun. Gen.
Miles reached Cuba.
July 12.-Gen. Toral again refused to
surrender Santiago.
July 13.-Gen. Miles reported that a
truce had been arranged until noon,
July IA, at Santiago. Admiral Dewey
reported having sent the Raleigh and
Concord to Grande island, Subig bay,
on information that insurgents had
been prevented on July I by a Ger
maj warship from attacking Span
iards. The German vessel left and
Spaniards surrendered.
July 14.-Gen. Toral surrendered San
tiago City and about one-third of
Santiago province to the American
army under Gems. Miles and Shafter,
on condition that his troops should
be sent back to Spain.
July 16.-Gen. Shafter cabled that Gen.
Toral, under authority from Madrid,
had finally surrendered, the only
condition being that the United
States should send the soldiers back
to Spain.
July 1.-THE American flag was raised
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27
THE PEACE PROTOCOL.
Text of the Paper Signed by Sec.
Rotary Day and VI. CnmbOn,
French Ambassador.

rrencn ambassador.
"His excellepcy, NJ. Cambon, ambas.
sador extraordinary and minister pleni
potentiary. of the French republic al
Washington, and Mr.. William Day
secretary of state of the United States
having received respectively to that eff
feet plenary powers from the Spanish
government and the government of the
United States, have established and
signed the following articles which de-
fine the terms on which the two govern.
ments have agreed with regard to the
questions enumerated below and OF
which the object is the establishment
of peace between the two countries
namely:
"Article 1. Spain will all
claim to all sovereignty owe and all her
rights owe the Island of Cuba.
Article 2. Spain will cede to the
United States the Island of Puerto Rico
and the other islands which are at pres.
ent under the sovereignty of Spain in
the Antilles, as well as an island in
Ladrona archipelago, to be chosen by
the United States.
Article 3. The United States will oc.
cupy and retain the city and bay OF
San Juan de Puerto Rico and the port
of Manila pending the conclusion of a
treaty of peace which shall determine
the control and form of government OF
the Philippines.
Article 4. Spain will Immediately
~evacuate Cuba. Puerto Rico, and the
other islands now under Spanish SOW
ereignty in the Antilles. To this effect
each of the two governments will ap-
point commissioners within ten days
after the signing of this protocol, and
these commissioners shall meet at Ha-
vana within 30 days after the signing
of this protocol with the object of COM
ing to an agreement regarding the car
rying out of the details of the aforesaid
evacuation of Cuba and other adjacent
Spanish islands; and each of the two
governments shall likewise appoint
within ten days after the signature of
shall meet at San Juan de Puerto Rico
within 30daysafterth the signature of this
protocol, to agree upon the details of
the evacuation of Puerto Rico and
other islands now under Spanish SOW
ereignty in the Antilles.
Article 5. Spain and the United
States shall appoint to treat for peace
five commissioners at the most for
either country. The commissioners
shall meet in Paris on October 1 at the
latest to proceed to negotiations and
to the conclusion of a treaty of peace.
This treaty shall be ratified in o
formity with the constitutional laws of
each of the two countries.
Article 6. Once this protocol is con
cluded and signed hostilities shall be
suspended, and 20 hat effect in the two
countries orders shall be given by
either government to the commanders
of its land and sea forces as speedily as
possible.
Done in duplicate at Washington,
read in French and in English by the
undersigned, who affix at the foot of
the document their signatures and
seals, August ~, 1898.
JULES CAMBON.
WILLIAM r. DAY."
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-25

on fly to Hardie. who returned the ball before either runner could move up. krug sent grounder to first and was retired but Trenberth scored. Murphy was as- sisted out at first by Schmeer
 Oakland was again robbed of a run by the daring work of the Friscos, ana neither side accomplished anything in the fourth. though Hardie reached third IJ3r 5Qr Oakland before anybody was out Ills associates could not help him over the plate however
 Frisco took two in the fifth. Wheeler mado a scratch hit and went to second on Monahans long fly to Shea. Krug sacrificed him to third and Murphy sin, gle sent him home. Donovan muneo Hearty's high fly, and while the oak lands stood lost in astonishment Murphy sneaked around home.
 Two more in the sixth. and 1t began to look as though Frisco had clnch. ing two. as has been described; when Stroecker failed to complete triple play.
 In the seventh Frisco got one, more run. Krug was hit by the ball. stole Then Oakland took the lead by scoring five runs.
 Lange was given his base and HaFdi1 ,5li3 h5d1 Shea's grounder. allowing Lange to score. Russell drove Hardie across the plate with a single to right, Schmeer hit 10 Trenberth. and Shea was caught at the plate McKinnon flew to Lee, Russell scoring on the throw in. Inen Peters laced out a triple, sending Schmeer ln- and he followed a moment later on Don, ovan's single. O'Neils grounder forced Donovan at second.
 Nothing was done in the eighth. but Frisco again took the lead in the ninth ninth and looked like a sure winner for a tune Monahan was given his base, and took second on a short passed ball; Krug hit to short and beat the ball to first, Mona han going to third, Both scored on M Mur- phys double and O'Neils error Of Hear tvs drive let Murphy in. The next three hatters went. out in order. and Oakland land weakest stickers were up. At least 1t was supposed so, but SChmeer and Mos kiman led off with singles. Then, after the dispute with the umpire Peters sah9s got
 Schmeer started home on a short passed ball, but gave 1t up, tried to get back. and was caught at third. Donovan was also hit by the pitcher, and the bases were filled again. O'Neil hit to krug, and Moskiman beat the ball home. Lange's single sent Peters in and tied the score, while pandemOnium reigned. Har- dio sent out a high fly, which Lee dropped after hard run, and Donovan tailed the winning run.
 Following is the score
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-25
JUDGE CoFFEY WAS THERE.
He and Nephew Jerry Foil Three
 Bold Burglars.

But for the presence of Judge J. V. Coffey, of the Probate Department, Henry Sutliff. cigar dealer at S32 Kearny street, would be mourning the loss of the contents of his till, and John Clark, a young man with penchant for stealing, would still be at liberty.
 Clark, in company with two accom- plices, visited the cigar store occupied by Sutliff, and while two of them engaged the proprietor in front of the store, Clark sEedked behind the counter and was bus fly occupied in robbing the till. At this juncture Judge COffey and Nephew Jerry entered, causing Clark to suspend opera tions and conceal himself under the coun- ter Seeing that his chances of escaping were curtailed by their presence, Clark boldly stepped from his concealment and started to walk to the door. His move ments aroused suspicion in the minds of uncle and nephew and they warned Sut- walk he took to his heels with the dig nephew Jerry and Sutliff, closely follow Ing, yelling Stop thief" Unmindful of those behind him. Clark increased his pace. and might have escaped had not the yelling of outsiders attracted the atten- tion of Officers J. B. Freel and T. R.. Flynn and as Clark turned into Mont gomery avenue he ran into their arms.
 When searched at the California-Street station, Clark S overcoat pocket contained Szo the contents of Sutliffs till, and he was charged with robbery. During the excitement the prisoners accomplices escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-25
COU RISING AT LOS ANGELES.

LOS ANGELES, April 24.-Coursing was on as usual at Agricultural Park to-day and there was a good crowd out. A. C.. Bradbury oficiated as judge in place of Ladd, who resigned last week. There was a good field of favorites, and all though the weather was very hot the sport was good.
 In the run-offs Van Tralle beat Viola, Or monde beat Prince, Lady Wallace beat Move On formery Lucky Jack), Oriental beat Juliet, and B beat Queen J, Van Brulle beat Snyder, Doncaster beat Romeo Little Brown Jug beat Kitty Scott after tie, Beau Brumuel beat A B c, Also beat Daisy c, Sir Jasper beat Big Bull. Blue Diamond beat Frisco, Orpheum Lass beat Sport McAllster, Tosca, Sam beat Stella.
 In the match race between Romeo and John Mitchell. Romeo won.
 In the first ties Orrnonde beat Van Tralle, Lady Wallace beat Oriental and B beat Van Brulle Doncaster beat Little Brown Jug, Beau Rrummel beat Aliso. Sir Jasper beat Blue Diamond, Orpheum Lass beat Reliance after tie, Sam beat Corbett.
 In the second ties Lady Wallace beat Or monde B B and B beat Doncaster, Sir Jasper beat Beau Brummel Sam beat Orpheum Lass.
 In the third ties Lady Wallace beat Sir Jasper, Sam beat and B.
 In the finals Lady Wallace beat Sam, with Lady Wallace second. and B third. the