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Arizona silver belt., 1899-10-05

Edward Weeks new brick residence adjoining his office on Broad street. has been completed and is ready for occupancy. It contains six rooms and large clothes closet. with redwood ceilings, handsomely papered and fin ished throughout--in fact has every thing necessary to a convenient and comfortable dwelling.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-10-05

Doctor Maisch-Oilice opposite Old Dominion Commercial Co.
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THousANDs sTARvING
IN SIZE cHUEN PROVINCE.
Ald Rendered by the Government Pock-
eted by Dishonest oficials--outlaw
Begins Fresh Depredailona.

TACOMA. Jan. 2.-.Adyices brought by
tho steamship Victoria says sze chuen
merchants wired 10 Shanghai desiring
that all shipments OF goods into that
province cease.
Tho Yellow river foods have destroyed
tho crops and famine has resulted.
Thousands OF natives are starving.
Thousands OF other hungry and ragged
refugees arc moving down the river in
boats. only TO ind tho walls OF tho cities
closed against tho starving hordes The
government appropriated 10000 taels
for their relief. and less than One-hfth
has been distributed. II Is claimed that
dishonest officials have pocketed the
balance. A relief fund has been started
at Shanghai Rev. ~ Craig Patterson. Of
the Ch-.= Kian mission, appeals 10
American friends for aid. A panic pre-
walls throughout the SEE Chuen province.
China, caused by the reholstlng Of the
black saz OF rebellion by the notorious
outlaw. Yumantze
After Offering 20 refrain from further
depredations and receiving compen-
satIon therefor from the Chinese au-
thorities. Yumantze has resumed his fol
lowers and started a fresh anti-cathoilc
crusade His reward included 10000
taols in silver, immunity from punish
ment and captalncy in the Chinese
army.
The French missionary. Fleury. re-
malns In Yumanize's hands. and hopes
OF saving him have been abandoned.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-03
UNFAIR ORDER ISSUED
AS TO CUSTOMS RECEIPTS
Funds Collected at Santiago Ordered Sent
to Havana-Said the order VIII Be
Injurious.

: SANTIAGO. Jan. Am order has been
received from Havana. which. II enforced.
will mean. in the judgment Of CONNER
cial classes here. serious injury TO the
province. This is direction to transmit
the entire customs receipts each week
10 Havana.
Compliance with such instructions
would involve the abandonment of the
many necessary public improvements,
especially in the matter of roads and
water works Since American occupation
began the funds have been used for such
purposes and have been the principal
means or meeting the necessary expendi-
lures. Tho Heraldo says that TO carry out
this order would rob 1900 Cubans OF en-
ployment. most OF whom would probably
take to the hills and become bandits,
having no other recourse.
The British consul at Santiago says II
was Spain's practice Of monetary CEN
trallzation which caused her troubles In
Cuba.
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NorABLE cELERRArloN.

LEXINGTON. KY. Jan. a-ono Of the
most notable celebrations in the history
Of American colleges was IN commcmor.
alton Of tho ono hundredlh anniversary
Of Transylvania university last night.
Il was notable on account Of It's many
famous alumni. including Jefferson Davis.
president OF tho confederato states, and
Justice Harlan. Of the supreme court
Of the United States. scores or congress-
men. and men prominent In public life.
Governor Bradley and u members Of his
stan were present and presidents OF all
Kentucky colleges participated In the pro-
gram. Dr. Ethelbert warneId, president
Of Lafayette college, Pennsylvania. and
the Rev. DR.. John W. McGarvcy were tho
speakers Of the evening. The address Of
the former was on christian Education"
while the latter spoke historically Of Old
Governor Bradley also
spoke. Notes Of regret at their inability
to Be present were received from All mem
berS Of the cabinet. governors Of many
states and presidents Of colleges.
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If Natives Refuse to Accede to
SuasIOn, Wheeler VIII Re-
sort to Arms.
HOLDS TUE KEY
insurgents viii Not Begin HOstIIltIes
Until He GIvssthe Word Nothing
New From IlOlIo.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2-Nothing moro
has been heard az the war department
from Otis since his cablcgram OF yester-
day. Tho situation ls Irritating In the
fact that according 20 the experience OF
the last few days II Is not TO be expected
that anything moro can be heard from
Iloilo for day or two az least. except in
tho very improbable event that the Amer
lean force has been repulsed in Its efforts
10 return straight 20 Manila.
II Is surmised that General Miller Is
proceeding with more tact and less rough
ness In his dealings with the insurgents
than appeared from frst inspection OF
the reports. His purpose apparently was
to avoid such formal recognition Of the
insurgents as might tend TO embarrass the
United States government hereafter but
at the same time not 10 deal hashly
with them. II they can be Brought 10 see
the recitude OF HIS intentions. There
fore tho officials are OF the opinion that
there will be no actual hostllitles between
tho forces arrayed against General ous
and his own. but that at the worst the
former viii retire from the city without
ac soptlng or rejecting she American over
tunes untIl they have heard from Aguln-
aldo. General Otis has taken steps to ac-
quaint General Miller with the latest in
structions OF the president. and a special
messenger is now on his way from Ma
Mia TO Iloilo.
Although officials profess their strong
belief that no serious trouble will occur
they have taken the precautlon to expldite
tho dispatch Of military reinforcements
20 General OTIS command In the Philip
pines.
orders have been issued for the Twen-
tleth regiment Of infantry Of Fort Leav-
enworth TO time Its departure so as TO be
In san Francisco by tho 7th inst, in order
to embark on the military transport be-
ing fitted out 10 san for Manila on that
date. II possible. The two other infantry
regiments which are under orders to pro-
ceed to the Philippines by the Pacific
route. the Third and Twenty-second. will
follow as soon as means OF transportation
can DO secured.
Three other regiments are also under or
ders to proceed to Manila by way of tue
and the SueE canal. These !
are the Fourth, Twelfth, and Seventeenth !
They will make the trip in the I
new transports Mobile and Mohawk, and |
unless present plans mlscarry, they will |
embark at New York on the 18th inst /
Major General Lawton will accompany the \
expedition from New York. after con- !
erence hate respecting the administration |
Of affairs In tho Philippines,
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CATTLE KING GILLETTE
EFFECTS A COMPROMISE.
Said tho Fllghy Plunger win Pay His
Creditors SOOOO-wnl Still Be
Away Ahead.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. "A special to the
Republican from Fl Paso, Tex, says;
Charles +, Hunt, wealthy cattle dealer
of Texas, and proprietor OF the Palaclo
hotel at Chihuahua. Mexico has an
nounced that he has succeeded In effecting
compromise between Grant G, Glllett,
a fugitive Ablllne (Kansas), cattle plum
ger and his creditors. Gillette has been
In the vicinity OF Chihuahua for over a
month and has been In constant CON-
munlcatlon with his attorney, c. r.
Troxall, who Is also In Mexico. Through
Troxall, Gillette unbosomed himself to
Hunt, who went to Kansas City last week
and on his return here announced that
he had offered his creditors $4,000 cash,
and that they had accepted the offer,
Hunt declared that the deal for the COM
promise had been practically closed, but
did not want the facts to become public
until he had had conference with GIL
lett.
It Is said that the plunger will profit
by the compromise, as Hunt intlmates
that he took s65,OOO with him to Mexico in
his hand satchel, and received $4,000
from the United States on Christmas day
by express.
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Wansmaker and Other Noted
Pennsylvanians Are Work
Ing Against Him.
TURPIE TO BE RETIRED
Well Known Indiana Senator viii
Probably Be Succeeded by IF.
HanIy-Dayis' Chances Good.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Jan. z-senator
Quay has taken personal direction OF his
campaign for reelection 10 the United
states senate. He reached Harrisburg
last night from Washington With his
colleague, Senator Penrose. and viii stay
until after tho senatorial caucus. Ex-
Senator Cameron came to Harrisburg
today from his country residence and was
a visitor to the Quay headquarters. The
former senator came all the way from
England TO take a hand In the contest
for his old colleague.
Ex-Postmaster-General Wanamaker is
on the ground, working against Quay.
with the assistance Of ex-Judge Gordon.
Of Philadelphia. Tho antl-Quay leaders
concede the failure OF the fusion scheme
and arc directing their energies toward
keeping enough republicans out Of the
caucus 70 prevent nominations.
The Businessmen's League opened head
quarters today and members are here
from all over the state 70 help fight Quay.
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FLHNNIGAN
Tells How II Is Possible
for His Hired Man, Her
man Wise, to Make a
Reduction of
Is PER CENT
On All Lines Of Goods
In His Store.

Vans, wear We hoy New Years. an
with New years comes tho dooll tonnes.
'illl shprlng makes the now styles bloom
In tho Kahrden iy commerce loiks gould
mines ls blooming IN tho Klondike.
theroaOfore wo open our q per clint ray
dO0ciion sale on tho first Of aitch year
and oomflable 20 custom We take the
raiEer In tho hand and cut the liver an
onions out " prices
Talking ~ FalEcrs. did ye iyer thry to
cut soft corn with ralzur feels dool
an nhleepy lolke N ye have not. mebby
80 have tried 10 shave veraelf WIN yer
new born moostash nrst saw the loisht
" day. or pcrchance ye have attended
q oolorcd picnic and have seen 'em
sharpen their rayEurs on alch others
cocanUis; Ia ayther eYini 20 can realize
what Il names. for Herman Wise 10 cut
tho price " everything n his shtoor q
per clnt
There's mems an bye's duds " all dea.
cripturoa an hats. shirts. an soK. eic..
an etc: the crool rayzur gets his sharp
wurrick In n Everything In tho shtoor
IcY 80 iyer nggered out what . per
cin,. rally manes7 sposlng ye hoy a
darter ripe with thirty summers an yo
could got her age rcjooced q per cint.
or n'poalng 20 had go bushels " pigs feet,
which ye have not. an livery PIGS FOO, wuz
worth - clnis on tho bargain counter "
a compartment shtoro an By slnd.ng yer
pigs feet 10 the phlilsllne Islands ye
could get . per clint ad vclohrum or S
per clint more IN drinks At the corner
grocery. or u yo had a bahrn run ~
hens that laid sour krout barril full "
gold aiyles livery hlcstcd day an by faidin
en- on painless celery compound. ye could
Increase their sitting capacity % per cint.
would 20 do ~ In coorso yc wood; an
why will yo take the few hard earned
dollars which yer wolfe hcz saved up.
by eEgs'racktlng tho small chaingc from
your hip pockit mahrnings, an throw II
into tho drawers ~ an opposition shicre:
whln Herman Wise offers 20 Is per clint.
rcdooction on livery thing.
Judging from yer reputation an the
glnerai tehoon " yer complexion I'm
sure ye will conclude 10 take edyan,age
iv Herman wise's 2j per clint. redooc,lon
sac. beginning January LIST.
Throoly yours. FLANAGAN.
In care iv HERMAN WISE.
The reliable clo,hier and Halter.
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HIS STRANGE ACTIONS
CAUSED HIS ARREST
George F. Rielmayer. Unable to Account
For His Movmeents Since May Last,
Arrested in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. Am unknown
man, who acted in suspicious manner
in Valencia street bicycle store. has
been taken into custody. When he was
searched $40 in gold notes was found
fastened to the inside Of his vest. but
he was unable to give any account of
himself.
From documents found in his possess
sion, he is supposed to be George f.
Rielmeyer, of Buffalo, N. Y. Among his
possessions we're found picture of his
sister. Laura b. Rielmeyer. Of 2SS Dear
born street, Buffalo, and a bank book
showing credit in the Buftalo bank
of $4,000. on which interest was credited
for 1891.
There were also credits for two drafts
for 500 each. He said that he left Buf-
falo on May n, but his mind seemed
confused and he could give no clear ac-
count Of his movements since then.
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BRITISH RESIDENTS IN CHINA
ASK FOR ASSISTANCE.
Petition the Home Government for Pro-
tectIon in Carrying on Missionary
Work in the Flowery Kingdom.

SEATTLE. Jan. 2--Lord Charles Beres-
ford Is taking back from the Orient an
interesting petition given him by the
British residents OF central China
Sweeping wants are outlined and an al
lance with the United States Is proposed
TO take concerted action against the
closing OF any doors 10 missionary work
and trade now open in the empire. The
English ask for full liberty 10 establish
industrial and man ifacturing concerns
in the interior. especially In the tea
growing districts. They want to open
and work mines on equally favorable
terms with the natives.
The petition asks that special attention
be given TO the French and Russian ac-
tivity In central and western China. even
though II may be necessary TO station
British naval force in the Yang Use.
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DANGER TO EXPOSITION BUILDINGS

PARIS. Jan. 2--The heavy rains of the
past sg hours burst the main sewer at
Bievres, five miles south Of Versailles. to-
day. causing a landslide and flooding the
new works OF the Orleans railway term
mus. Much alarm is felt throughout Paris
this evening because the disaster reveals
an overflow OF the subterraHean river
Bievre In the avenue de Lopera the
water has risen to the level Of the pave-
ment and It is feared the foundations Of
the exposition buildings are endangered.
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gency demands It. Ths semefreney acf
forth m Governor Loedy'a can was iho
necessity of railroad Ieglslalion.. New
the Legislature has passed blll nhlch
does not meet this "omereency until
tho first Monday IN April next. ana enc
month after q regular session of the
legislature shall have adjourned
The railroads Intend 10 10 into Tho
courts and fight tho new law On lh|a
ground, and havo announced that lhay
win carry The matter to the supremo
court Of the United states They viii con-
tend that no emergency exists. and that
Il Il ala exist the new law should have
been made operative at once. The fail.
roads win also contend On tho grounds
that mo title Is not broad enough 70
cover 10 purposes.
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TuRprE w11L RE RnT1REp.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 2-Two-thirds of
the republican members Of the Indiana
legislature are here participating In the
fight for the election Of United States
senator to succeed David Turple. demo-
crat. There are five active republican
candidates for his place, Judge r. S. Tay-
lor, of Fort Wayne; ]. Frank Hanly, Of
La Fayette; Major George W. Steele, Of
Marion; Frank B. Posey, OF Evansville,
and Albert J. Beveridge, Of Indianapolis.
The fight Is peculiar. because Of the un-
usual large number OF candidates, who
represent pretty well all sections Of the
state. The first senatorial caucus will
be held January 10. Hanly Is now In the
lead.
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PoPULIST RAILROAD BILL
IS DECLARED WORTHLESS.
The Special Meeting of the Legislature,
at Which Bin Was Passed, Declared
Unconstitutiona by Attorneys.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 2.--The populist
leaders OF Kansas are confronted by a
serious problem. Both branches Of the
legislature have passed railroad bill
which railroad attorneys declare is not
worth the paper It is written on.
1t was announced today that Governor
Leedy had signed the bill, but It turns out
that he went to his home at Lawrence
without doing So and that his failure to
approve 1t is prompted by a desire to
confer with the steering committee with
a view to changes in the bill ana its re-
enactment, under suspension Of the
ruleA
The constitution gives the gjovernor the
power to assemble the legislature IN
extraordinary ssslon when grave emer-
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NATIONAL LEGISLATORS
ATTACKED WITH GRIPPE.
Epidemic Now Prevalent In Washington
Causes Much Sufferlng-A Tenth Of
the Population Is Sick.

WASHINGTON. Jan, 2--Grippe and the
ailments attendant upon 1t, that are now
included in Its train of Ills, have pros
trated an unusual number of residents
Of Washington, observant pharmacists
remark that 10 per cent of the districts
population is suffering In one way or
another from new generic grippe,
Three members OF the senate committee
on appropriations are so Ill that they
win not be able to leave their homes for
several days They include Senator's Sc
well and Cockrell. both Of whom have
been sick for two weeks or more, and
Senator Allison, who has the grippe and
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-03
MRs BorKIN noPEEuL

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. Mrs. Botkin.
who IS stil N the branch county jan.
attended by her two sisters. has re-
sumed something Of her usual composure.
though she frequently gives way 10 hys-
teric spells. On next Saturday she will
ha taken TO court, when the papers IN
the final appeal which she hopes % save
her viii be filed. At that time Judge
Cook win pronounce sentence against
her. Mrs Botkin is nerying herself for
this ordeal and declares that she win
pass through It without fremor Her
attorneys propose TO resort to every
possible legal technlcality to prevent the
execution OF the sentence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-03
DELAwARn RRPuRLIcANs spLIr.

DOVER. Jan. 2--The Delaware legisla-
ture will convene tomorrow Among the
most important matters win be the selec-
tion Of a United States senator to sue
ceed George Gray. The legislature Is
republican and it is believed that the next
senator Will be OF that political faith.
providing the existing bitter factional
feeling in the ranks OF the party can be
healed ]. Edward Addicks. leader OF one
faction. known as the union republicans,
has announced his candidacy for the po-
sition and Is being bitterly opposed by
the regulars" or anti-Addicks wing OF
the party. An effort was made tonight
to bring the factions together in caucus
for the organization OF the senate and
house. This. however was ineffectual
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-03
HEAVY SNOWFALL AT SPOKANE.

SPOKANE. Jan. 2,-During the last two
days Spokane experienced the heaviest
snow in its history, Since yesterday morn
ing 10 inches has fallen, making 25 inches
on the ground, Because Of strong wind
the snow has drifted and the street car
lines have had difficulty to keep their
lines open. In places the snow has drifted
to a depth OF five feet. All the railroad
lines running through the city have run
approximately on time. by the aid Of
many snow plows The snow in eastern
washington is the heaviest for years
within a radius of IS miles OF Spokane.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-03
SHOT By rRAnPs

ST. PAUL jan 2.--John wellmer. Of
Lafayette, Nicolletl county. was shot In
the head and hip BY two tramps whom
he had given shelter. They bound Mn.
Wellmer TO lounge with a clothes line
and escaped with welImer's team.
After the men had gone. sfrs. WeIImer
began gnawing at the r0pe with her teeth
and after several hours succeeded In
biting the cord In two and lsberatlng
herself Going Immediately into the yard
she found her husband dead and his body
frozen. A large posse Of farmers. armed
with tho rope with which AIRS. wellmer
had been tied. have gone IN pursuit Of
tho desperadoes.
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THEIR INJURIES FATAL.

UTICA, N. Y, Jan. 2-diss Susie s.
Thomas and Calvin Chamberlain. who
were riding with tive other young people
in surrey Saturday night, were fatally
injured by a train striking their vehicle.
The young people were singing and the
driver did not hear the train.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-03
HAyERHILL,s NEw MAYOR.

HAvERHILL. Mass. Jan. 2-John G.
Chase. elected on the socialist platform.
took the oath OF oiIice as mayor Of Hav-
erhili today In the Inaugural speech
Chase assured the members OF the city
government and the people that ''every
atom of power possessed BY the mayor
would be exercised for the defense and
support Of the principles OF socialism in
sofar as they may be applicable to the
Municipality.
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RBPuBLIcAN FRoM NEBRASKA.


LINCOLN. Neb.. Jan. 2-The twenty
sixth biennial session OF the Nebraska
legislature convenes tomorrow. The re-
publicans have a majority on joint ballot
seven in the senate and two in the
house-assuring that the party win in an
probability elect successor to United
States Senator Allen.
A caucus OF republicans on the speaker
ship brought together 47 OF the 81 mem
bers. 1t adjourned at midnight. after
agreeing to support Clark. OF Lincoln.
for speaker. Five members remained
away, and. while not declaring them
selves to support the fusion nominee. as
sert that they win not vote for Clark
The present prospects are. therefore, good
for a deadlock on the opening day Of
the session.
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DINcLEY IMPROVING.

WASHINGTON. jan IA slight i'm
provement in the condition Of Represen-
tative Dingley. OF Maine. was noted this
morning and continued throughout the
day and tonight. His family are hope
ful that the change for the better Is
permanent.
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DAVIS To RE RETuRNEp.

ST. PAUL. Jan. 2-The republican men,
bers of the legislature caucused tonight
on officers OF the session that opens to-
morrow. that party having majority
in both houses. A cali for caucus on
Wednesday to nominate successor to
United States Senator Davis was issued
tonight No opposition to Senator Davis
ia expected
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-01-03
TWO WE'RE KILLED.

NEWARK, o., Jan. 2--Near New Con-
cord, o.. the B. & o. freight train going
down grade. broke In two sections. At
short distance east the two sections col
lided. derailing and damaging several cars
and killing two men who were stealing
ride.
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ID keeping to his room to avoid more
serious consequence
Senator Tprple. Of Indiana, is rccov-
cring from an attack Of pneumonia. II
II not likely that he will 80 10 the capitol
for at least two weeks. moo ofthe Justices
OF tho supreme court Justice Gray is
sick with tho grippe.
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ANNOUNCES HIS cANDIDAcY.

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 2-CoIonel D. n.
Burns has formally announced. his can
didacy for the United States senate.
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A DUKE DEAD!

LONDON Jan. 2-The Duke Of North
cumberland Is dead.