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CO - i .M. i ASTORIA, ORISGOfY. FRIDAY, MAY i. IHi)f PRICE FIVE CENTS VOL. XXXIV, NO 108. KEEN ami COOK, C0200SSZOXT Insurance and Real Estate Agents MONEY -TO LOAN ! ON GOOD ttoria, -A FINE If F Boole Si w Children's : Carriages JUST DECEIVED. PRICES LOWER Wfflm fUU.WEf?F PUR& -2 " u.ri-wy t CREAM tAKIitg Used Ijv the United States Covcrmnrnt. Endorsed by the heads of the Great Univer sities and lublic Food Analysts, as the Strongest, rarest and niobt Healthful. Dr. Price's Oreani lUkinz Towder does "not contain Ammonia, Lime or Alum. Dr. Price's Delicious Flavoring Ktracts. Vaiull:i. I-cmon, Orange, Almond, Hose, etc., do not contain Poison ous Oils or Chemicals. PRICE BAKING POWDER CO., New York, Chicago, San Francisco PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY! There ii m occasion for the most fastldt is d our citizens lo Mnd to Portland or u Francisco for Custom Made Clothes .v they can c-t Hetter Fits, lletter Work manship, and for less Money. Hr IeaMnp their Orders with M EANY. Now Coods bv Every Steamer. Call and -ee him and salisfj yourself. P. J Meany. Merchant Tailor. John i:.dersoj:, J'rci A. T. P.nike, Myr. Notary Public ThB Pacilc Real Estate Co. " lncorjionited March "JO, IRK) Kcnl : aud : I'rrfceual : Property RougM and Sold on Commission. Offier on Third SL, near tin Central Hotel. Corresiondence Solicited, .torla, ... Oregon J. B. Wyatt, DKA.1.KKS IX Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Inre Oil. Bright Varnish, llinaclc Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine. 1-mlOil. Wrought Iron Spike, Galvanized Cut Nails. Arricsltsral iwplements, Sewing Xacklacs Paints, Oils, Grooeriei ZEJto.. Kindred Park. THIS Fine Tract of Land adjoining New Astoria, is by far the most beautiful site that hasbecn placed on the market. The lots are large, the streets wide, and grand, broad avenues run through the entire tract. If you are seeking a home vJhere health and beauty are combined, come and buy yourself one in KINDRED PARK. MERCHANTS. SECURITY. Oregon. STOCK THAN EVER. .7 mrc ;amm-mn m JMunr!! K EXTRACTS WTWLFWIFUWK Our Standard Bearer, GOVERNOR PENNOYER! AND State Treasurer Webb ! Will address the citizens of Astoria, at Koss' Opera House, at 7 :30 o'clock, on TUESDAY, MAY isth. 1890, on the Political Issues of tne uay. I'.vrrybociy is invited. Kcforveu seats for ladies. Hl BS TnK TIME! ROSS&WIRT Arc ready to raise and move houses. We are l he boss at building streets, skle wa'ks and bulttheads. Shingling houses a specialty. Jack screw., hi eking, rollers and cribs for rent. Shop on Fourth St., bet. Cass and Genevieve. DR PACE'S DEHOODS flAVORlHG Dfiicratlc Rally EASTERN CAPITAL COMING. Anotlier National Bank Will le Es talsM in Astoria. A VOXGUESSIOX'AI. MO r KM EXT. Special by Tho CaIi!ornU As3oriiTn 1'ecss. Washington', JIay 8.- f n tho United States senate to-day, Senator Mitchell presented a petition relative to Oregon's Indian depredation claims, and made a short speech, calling atten tion to the fact that the committee having charge of these claims had as yet made no report on any of them. He urged them to do so. Consideration of the silver bill, by unanimous consent, was postponed until Monday, when it could be taken up, not to "bo laid aside until final action can be had. Territorial bills will go over until after deGnite action on tho silver bill. JVcvadn Versus Texits. Special to Thk Astohi.vn.J Washington, ATay 8. In the senate to-day Stewart, from the committee oT irrigation of arid lands, presented a majority report. Regan presented si minority report. Ho introduced a bill as a substitute for the majoritv report bill. Deliberations in tlic Iloutc. Special to Thk Astouian.j "Washington, Hay 8. The house met at 11 o'clock. JJockery, of Mis souri, took the lioor and proceeded to address the committee of the whole on the tariff bill. He spoke for one hour. tJiu.tmgh, of Michigan, then took the floor. Pacific Const Postmaster.. Special to "I iik AsrouiAX. "Wasiiixgtox, May 8. -The president to-day nominated Samuel "W. liackns to 1k postmaster at Sau Francisco; John W. Green, at Los Angelas; Charles 11. Weathcnvax, at Placer ville; Isaac S. Miller, Ontario; Mrs. Clara D'Arcy, Fuyallup, Wash. Change iii Postmasters. Special to The astohian. Wasiiixgtox, May 8. The follow ing changes have been made in post masters of Oregen: Allie Carey, at Dolph, Tillamook countv, vice Carrie E. Hill, resigned; C. E. Koss, at Hunt ington, Baker county, vice E. B. Boss, resigned; F. E. Hatch, at Sandy, Clackamas county, vice b. 15. Hatch, deceased; A. H. Diven, at Woldport county, vice J. D. Spencer, resigned. Chairman Decline to Report. Spec'al to Thk Astohi an. Washington, May 8. The house committee on Pacific roads to-day postponed final action, Chairman Dal zell declining lo reiort the senate bill as instructed, he insisting that the Union and Central Pacific should be on even terms as to interest Bur roughs then made some remarks. When Burrouglis finished McMillan arose and proceeded to address the committee from a Democratic stand point of view. Iirr.NOS AYHKS RAILROAD. An Enterprise Involving niany ITIillioiis. Special to Thk Astoiuan Wasiuxgtox, May 8. The depart ment of slate is officially informed that the province of Buenos Ayres has rejected the bid of 35,000,000 made by Samuel B. Sale & Co., for the Great Westrern railway and has ex tended tho time for further bids till August the 11th next. The line runs from Buenos Ayres 9G1 kilometers in a northwesterly di rection through the most populous and fertile part of the republic The official inventory fixes the valuo of its lines aud lauds at 27,970,027.58 and of its rolling stock, otc, at $7,917,202.75. Ten percent on this amount is added by way of right of working, making the total valuation of S16,G13,-i77. Tenders are lo bo accompanied by a certificate of deposit of Sl,200,000 in a provincial bank, and the lines will not be delivered till 50 per cent of the price is paid. On the part of tho gov ernment, it is agreed that there shall bo no competition against the lines for fifteen years and that exemption from taxation and importation due3 shall bo granted them. Oklahoma Officials. Special to TnE Astohiav. WAsinxoTox, May 8. The presi dent sent the following nominations to the senate to-day for the territory of Oklahema: Geo. W. Steele of In diana, governor; Bobt Martin of Okla homa, secretary; supreme court of ficials, Edward B. Green of Illinois, Chief justice; Abraham J. Seay, of Wis., and John G. Clark, of Wis., as sociate justices; Warren S. Lurby of Virginia, United States marshal; Horace Speed of Oklahoma, TJ. S. attorney. SECOND NATIONAL BANK. Application for Anetker National Bank at Aaterla. Special to Thk Astokiax.J WASirxxGTox, May 8. E. B. Edeo of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and associ ates have applied to the comptroller of the enrrency for authority to organ ize a national bank at Astoria, Oregon. : i SILVER IX THK SEXATE. A Caiicufc of the Republican ITlembcrv. Sp2clal to Thk Astoria.n. Wasiiixgtox, May 8. The Re publican senatorial caucus this morn ing was largely attended. The silver question was" agaiu the subject of discussion and again no agreement was reached. The silvermen refuse to accept and support a bill containing the clause which will permit tho re demption of purchase rates on bullion under any condition. Senator .Tones who had been ex pected lo open the debate on the bill - . ' . -. I iew lork. lie was telegrapnea lo a""-" ........... .. .. iU1,.i.u yesterday by his colleague, senator Hon twenty days after the cnumera- Slewart,"of Nevada. In answer sena- Hon is made. tor Jones did not fix anv lime for his - - - - return and stated that he would make . uy.yam rrr. IN J!ic v.o. his speech when he came back. Sen-; ator Vest will ofier a substitute for 5 ttclllIt to Assassinate a lolirc tho pending bill. , officer. An Important Amendment. JSpeclallo Jm: Aroi:xx.l Special to Thk Astorux.1 ' Chicago, May 8. -Inspector Eber- Washixgtox, Mav 8. Tho senate sol(1- r tl,e Chicago police depart inter -state commerce committee ""'. narrowly escaped death from favorably reported the bill to amend 10 explosion oi a torpedo which was section five of the inter-state commerce thrown at hiiii last night. A similar act, making international railroads attempt to kill him was made, presum subject to provisions of the inter-state ably by the same parties, a few days law. . Worsted (Joes as Woolen. Special to Thk Ast ki v.v.i W.vsinxoTON', M"ay 8. -The senate ' to-day passed the Xiiirley house bill . to classtfv all worsted cloth as woolen. ! An Important Order. Special to TiikA'Tiikian.1 Wasiiixgtox. May 8. The Mlow-. ing order was issuetl to-day by genend superintendent or the railway mail service bill: General order No. 313 all oniccs and R. P.O. Hues handling foreign mail for dispatch for San Francisco, Cal., Arill make up the same in packages pro-1 iwriv lnlinlo.1 iriinii flirn rn qJv nr . more letters for foreign dispatch ; when '. there are less than six letters they J should be included with the California ! state mail. The present practice of. including this foreign matter with San Francisco city mail must bediseon-' tinned at once. ! Federal Election ESill. Si-eeial toTilK ASTOltiAX J AVashixgtox, May 8. Chairman Rowell, who was authorized by the Republican caucus to draft a federal election bill, to-day rcjiorled a bill which provides for federal supervisors of elections and proposes to extend to all congressional districts, the provision of law by which federal supervisors of elections are now appointed for large cities. The circuit judge appoints supervisors, who nominate deputies, who shall see that no unfair means arc used. Supervisors shall record rejected voles for future refer ence in case of a contest. To Prevent Chinese Coining. Special to Thk Asroui.vx.l Wasiiixgtox, May 8. - Dolph's senate resolution requesting the pre sident to negotiato with Great Britain aud Mexico, with the purpose of securing a treaty of stipulation for the prevention of the entry of Chinese into this country, con-! trary law, to-day reported favorably ! der water, to the house by Morrow, from foreign - . . affairs. It will bo called up in the A Itailroad Agreement. house at an early day. Morrow alo ! Spec.:! i :: Astohi ixl presented a substitute for Vandover':; j Ciiit'UJO, May, 8. Nineteen lines resolution, providing for an inter-( cast and west of the Missouri river to national commission to settle the Mex- ' dav airreed unon and adopted the new ican bouudary, and oilier questions j between the two countries. senator m:c;'s bjtxi:iea:. Attended by Distinguished Persons. Special to Thk Asto ua.v.J Lexixgtox, Ky., May 8. The fu neral of senator Beck "took place at the first Presbyterian church which j was niieu wun an amuence oi persons lir?finmiilinl iiIitiinl nnd rvnui! 1 UBUigmauu. iu jnmuuai uu. NW..I life in Kentucky. Up to tho bonr or the funeral, thn hrwlv l.-iv in rnrn in the church and was viewed by thou- sands of citizens. Business w.is gen- erally suspended during the time the services were in progress. The Tmb. i I nc ouuuings are urapeti in mourning. Five hundred people attended the funeral of senator Beck, all the state, county and city authorities. Several companies of stale militia escorted the remains after a brief and simple service at the First Prespyterian church, to their last resting place. Union Pacific Branch. Special to Tun astoriax 1 New Youk, May 8. Tho contract for the Uniou Pacific short line from O'Neil, Neb., to Salt Lake City, a dis tance of 830 miles, has been signed. Ioel Clinmpion Games. Special to Tub AsrOKiix.l NEwYonK,May 8. The pool cham pionship between Deoro and Alfred Powers began here to-night; three games or 200 poiuts each. Deoro won, 200 to 173. The Governor's Funeral. Special to TnK Astoriax.1 Chicago, May 8. The funeral services of the late Governor Shuman took place at the family residence in Everston, la, this afternoon a large number of friends were present and the body was placed in a lot at Rose-hill. Kindred Park. If you are seeking an investment whereby you can double and treble your money in a short time, do not fail to buy in Kindred Park. Call early, examine this Property and buy a few lots before the prices advance. Lots at present are only $125 ani $150- Terms: Half cash, and balance in three months. HORRIBLE HOLOCAUST. Officers ani Inmates of a Lunatic Asylum Roasted in Flames. j,ai:oi: sittatiox jx chicav.o. Special by Tho California Associated Press. New York, May 8. -Robert P. Porter, superintendent of the eleventh federal census, being interviewed to day, said: Everything is progressing admirably. He will give out the re- ciilf r ( !ia ntififiinrnf inn rf i Trntiln lioijt to tlic Springs. Sp.'fi il t r ik As:-i:i vx.i Mixnieai'omj, M"ay 8. .lohn S. Crt).-a, at the firm of Cord t Cros3, or this iity. Ins been miuini; for over a we'k. llisshorl$iS.il0i). priueipallv ' on raned forg.'d checks bearing the signature of W. C. Paire- a wealthy ,1,l:,,pr '" "'ve slock, " journalist Snes itlillionairc. . jee..t:i T.n: ArouiAN l ,T ,- -,r J ,, T , 1TO ,loi:!:' 1,a' ', felSflS0 "'J!"" ,,a eou x f"r fi00 in -'bbel suit brought by Gniliam, the citv editor of the World. Graham is " " -HJ arrcsittl Oil JIIIIOII a CtHll- l,la,nt for criminal libel. .. SJ51). won ; '"' " smolu-d n lipe Witii '6'erriMu Results. Nonwicu, N. Y., May S.- The Chen ango county alms house was destroyed by lire last night. The lire started in the insane ward, where fifty lunatics were confined, and the horrors of the Montreal fire, on a smaller scale, how ever, were repealed. It is reported that twenty-five persons perished in the tlames, tevcral officials being among the number. Many insane and other paupers were severely injured. About forty persons arc not yet ac counted for, but it is supposed that all are dead. The bodies or nine paupers, all wo men, have been recovered. The flames originated from a pipe which an idiot woman was smoking. The woman who caused the lire was burned to a erisp. aiigli Water in Louisville. Speelal to Thk Astokiav. NnwOnmiYXs, May S. The Red river at bhreveport is one and three- tenths feet higher than ever before, and several plantations below are nit passenger agreement of the Western Passenger association. The onlv road which refused to sign was the Wisconsin Central. Nothing of im portance was done at the reorganiza tion of the meeting of the Inter-state Commerce Railway association, ex cept the appointments of committees lo draw up some agreements and re port to-morrow. Fire and SjOss of Life. il to Thk Astohiav.J s cfcll lo TlIE Asto..ia,.j VrTu-rrlf V V """ ?; " XCTrft l9a5 fir0 th.e .Ghen? count v,..,., vr v -r . o t.. lSZZ? ?mffi 3 b"V " W a11 7men a.n(1 J?10! lvefePer oiinerj' believes, the re is due to spontaneous combustion. Badly Defeated. Sp?ci:il toTiiE AKTORIAX.l C&TivnLAXD, May S. The Medicine men met the local team on the Players grounds to-day, and were badly de feated bj heavy hitting. Score -Cleveland 1-4, Btiilalo 5. Entirely too ITInch Itnin. Special t.i The astoriax. BrookijYX, May S. Tho game be tween the National League teams of Brooklyn and New York was post poned on account of ram. Every Inning a Triumph. Special to The Astoriax. PiirLADEijriiiA, May S. The local team of players carried away the honors to-day, from the New York team. Every inning was a triumph aud the attendance which was large, applauded to the echo, Score Phil adelphia 14, New York 5. Steady Playing Wins. Special to The astoriax. BrookiiYX, May 8. The local team made 7 rnns in flin first inninrr lmrn ' tn-ilnv lmf. wnro ilnfn.nfn1 liv cfnnK- i playing by the Boston team. Score I Brooklyn 10, Boston 11. THE ATCniSOX SYSTEITI. Annual Meeting of Stockholders and. Directors. Special to The Astoriax.1 TorEKA, May 8. The annual meet ing of stockholders of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road was held at the general office of the company, in this city, to-day. There were 540,000 shares of stock represented, a total of 54,440,000 out of STS.OOO.OOO. The directors elected for the ensuing year were: G. C. Magouu, A. Manvell, B. P. Cheney. O. W. Peabody, Alden Speare, Thos. Baring, Wm. Lobbey, J. J. McCooke,H. Abbott, C. K. Halliday, E. B. Pirrcell. L, Sever-, and Levi C. Wade. The only change in the direc tory was the substitution of Levi C. Wade for one of the Peabody brothers. A change was also made in the time of holding the annual meeting of the stockholders and directers: at the special request of tho interstate com mission, it was changed to the last Thursday in October. The annual meeting of board of di rectors was called to order immedi ately after the adjournment of the stockholders meeting, and was organized by the election of the fol lowing efficers: Chairman Geo. C. Magoun, president; Allen Manvell, first vice-president; J. W. Reinhart, second vice-president; A. A. Robin son, third vice-president: J. F. God dard, secretary and treasurer; E. "Wild er, assistant treasurer; G. S. Goodwin, assistant secretary; A. S. Tuckerman, general counsel; .1. J. McCook, general soliciter: Geo. R. Peck, auditor; IL C. Clements, comptroller; ,T. P. White head and the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Co. were chosen as transfer agents. I.AEXOR IS CIIICAKO. Carpenters Begin Work and Waiters Leave Off. Special lo The astoriax. Chicago, May 8. All building oper ations were resumed to-day on a basis similar to that which existed before the carpenters' strike. About three thousand men took up their tools which Avere laid down a month ago to-day and went to work. The de mands of the committee upon the pro prietors of Kinsley's restaurant this afternoon were refused. The waiters in a body then marched out leaving several hnndred customers at the tables greatly astonished at the quiet and unexpected proceedings. Till: HEAVY WEIKIITS. An C'nsatisfactory Combat. Special to The astoriax. Providexce, May 8. Patsy CardiiF, the Peoria giant, fought George God frev, the Boston negro heavy weight, at the Gladstone club, for a purse of $1,250, to go to tho winner. With tickets costing $10 each, the big hall, seating a thousand, was crowded with sports, calling from all parts oE tho eastern states. Billy Mahony was referee. Tho men entered tho ring at 10 o'clock, both in fine condition. The fighting was a dissapointment, for Cardiff funked from the first, and Godfrey did Jill the leading, getting both first blood and first knock down. Cardiff was badly done up about the face, but at the end of tho 16th round, when he threw up the sponge, he was as sound rdiysically as before tho fight began. The crowd was intensely disgusted, and were of tho opinion that either Cardiff is an unmitigated coward, or that the game was fixed from the first The Plumbers Object. Special to The Astoriax. Pittsburg, Pa., May 8. About 300 plumbers struck to-day because ap prentices were doing master plumbers' work. Back at the Old Bate. fc'peml to The Asroimx.l Pittsuurg, Pa., May 8. Tho Irwin miners have returned to work at tho old rates of GO cents per ton, and will sign a vearlv contract. Heavy Hatting by Chicago. Special to The Astoriax. Chicago, May 8. Tho features of tho game at the Brotherhood park, was tho heavy hitting of Chicago. Both nines played listlessly in the field. Score Chicago 20, Pittsburg 5. Not ITlucH of Interest. Special to Tun Asrom v. Pim.ADEXiPUTA, May S. The local team had for contestants to-day the doughty Bean Eatera. Both teams were in good order, but played listless at first. In the sixth inning, the Philadelpliias woke up and scored four runs by bunching tho balls. The attendance was not what might have been expected, owing to tho Players game. Score Philadelphia 5, Bos ton 'L Hotly Contested tJanie. Special to The Astoriax. Clevelaxd, May 8. The game to day at the National grounds, between the Pittsburg and Cliicago teams, was one of the hottest contested games seen here. The locals won bv hard hit ting in tho first threo rounds, while the visitors were scoring errors. Summary--Cleveland nine, Pittsburg eight. fihastly memorials. Special to The Astoriax.J Pittsburg, May 8. Five more bodies have been found at Johnstown. Two were mother and children clasped in each others arms. B' A COMPLETE HYPOCRITE. A Prominent Church Member Turns- Burglar. Special to The Astoriax. St. Louis, May 8. This morning two burglars attempted to effect an entrance into the carpenter shop owned by Geo. Staltkamp. One was Henry Kunolt. Staltkamp saw the intruders and called out and both ran. Staltkamp fired with a shotgun and Kunolt fell dead in his tracks. The body was taken to tho morgue. An identification to day revealed a singular story of a double life. He was about 30 years of age and in pros perous circumstances, owning and conducting a profitable harness busi ness on a moderate scale. Staltkamp owed him some monev and paid him yesterday. In doing so, ho revealed quite a sum, which it is supposed Kunolt was after. Kunolt had been married but about five months, and always bore a good reputation among his friends and associates. He was a prominent member of St Mathew's church. president of a singing society and a director of the Y. M. C. A., was con nected with tho church and led the choir. When ho left homo last even ing, he told his wife that ho would have to be down town at tho saddlery shop the greater part of the night Killed by His- Sweetheart. Special to The Astoriax. Wixterfort, Me., May 8. Lida Mason, a pretty young grass widow, to-night murdered Percy Rich, her lover, to prevent his marrying another woman. Rich was aged 30. a flour manufacturer and quito wealthy. magnificent Playing. Special to TnE Astoriax. Chicago, May 8. Tho game at the League park to-day, was a most noted one for Chicago. At tho half of the sixth innings, the score stood 8 to 4: against them. In that inning 17 men went to tho bat, making 12 hits and 12 runs. Every ono-of Chicago's runs was earned by Hutchison, O'Brien and Earl, making home runs. Chicago 18, Cincinnati, 8. Score- A PRIEST MISSIM. He Marries His Honseieeper Ani Deserts the (tecl. MEXICA X A Q VEJ) UCT DISABLED. Special bv California Associated Fiikss. Moxtreatj, May 8. Rev. J. Lewis Martin, who while a Catholic priest, fell in lovo with his housekeeper, is missing. our years ago, lie re nounced Catholicism, married his housekeeper and entered tho Metho dist ministry. Sinco then he has vio lently assaulted papacy. His friends declare that the Catholic church authorities abducted him on Mondav. All Quiet in France. Special to The Astoriax. Pakis, Mav 8. Twentv thousand strikers at Ronbaix resumed work to day. The strike is practically ended. So Water to Drink. Special toTiieAsToaiAX. Mexico, May 8. A heavy gale has blown down nvo arcnes or. tno aque duct, leaving the city without any drinking water. IliWACO INKLINGS. (Advance.) Isaac "Whealdon sold his ranch on tho "Willapa, to P. J. McGowan, for SS.O00. The Hans Hansen place near the forks of the "Willapa river, was sold for $11,000. Deputy iish commissioner Houchen, has optioned his farm on Bear river for S-1,000. Messrs. "Walch & Brophy made the extraordinary sale for Griffin of 80 acres for 80,000, at South Bend last week. Old revolvers are taken as legal ten der at Judgo Rodway's bar in Oyster ville. Guess ho wants them to shoot snakes. A Mr. Morgan, who is cashier of the Belhngbam Bay .National bank, will start a bank at South Bend, with a S5U,UU0 capital. H. A. Lawton is the name of the new mail contractor, who has the let ting of the route from Astoria to Sea land. He is said to bo a resident of Atchison, Kan. H. A. Jones, civil engineer came over last week bound for South Bend, where he sold his investment and will re-invest on tho Colnmbia, at Frank fort. As an experienced railroad engineer, he see3 where tho key will be. Messrs. Allord and Hall of tho Frakfort Real Estate Co. called last Friday, reported matters booming at that place. This company is com posed of Mr. E. "W. Allbee, a capitalist from the east, F. B. Allord of Tacoma and Harry B. Hall of Vancouver, B. C. THE KEY. GEO. II. THAYER, of Bourbon, lnd., says: "Both myself and wife owe our lives toShiloh's Consump tion Cure will give immediate relief. Price, 10 cts., 50 cts. and SI, at J. C. De ments. Kindred kEING- the Future Terminus of a Great ing a fine Deep Water Frontage and good anchorage, is destined to be come a Great City. Quite a number of houses are being built and other improvements are under way now, while this summer. MORE FACILITIES FOR ASTORIA. An Eastern Oregon TransjortaBw Company to Ojerate. WITH ASTORIA ',AS A TEBXIXTS. Special by California Associated Psxsa. The DaiiKs, Oregon, May 8. Arti cles in triplicate were signed by prom inent citizens to-day in The Dalles and eastern Oregon Transportation company and The Dalles, Goldendal and Southern railroad company; the object is to build and operate a rail road to Goldendale and vicinity, broad guage. The capital stock is S250,000. The Transportation com pany will construct and run boats on the Columbia river between The Dalles and the Cascades, Portland and Astoria; capital stock SoO.OOO. Thi in corporators have sufficient to carry on both schemes in successful operation. Tho preliminary survey of the railroad will begin in a few days. The Dalles will be the principal place of business for both companies. jriurdcr and Riot. Special to The astoriajt.1 Los Axgei.es, Cal., May 8. A riot occurred in Chinatown in this oity to-night, resulting in the shooting of three men, one fatally, the other two severely. At midnight all is quiet, and a squad of twenty police are patrolling Chinatown. This is the second murder in this city to-day, Munuce Velargo having been stabbed and instantly killed, about one o clock this morning, in a drunken row. A SEATTLE SCOUNDREL, Who Stole the Funds Intended for Charity. Special to The Astoriax.J Seattle, May 8. A third charge of forgery was preferred this evening against ex-Secretary McCoombs of the relief committee. Bail was fixed at Sl,300 for this case, which, being un able Jo furnish, he went to jail. Inves tigation of his books, as far as conduc ted, shows that he has defrauded the funds in fully 400 cases, the amount in each one averaging S20. A Domestic Tragedy. Special to Thk Astorian. LosAxgeles, Cal., May 8. News has been received from San Jacinto, a small town in the northwestern part of San Diego county, to the effect that Francisco Gonzales, a well known rancher and an old resident, had been arrested on a charge of murdering the illegitimate offsprings of his daughter. The mother herself makes the accusa tion. She states that about eighteen months ago she gave birth to twins, and 'that her father strangled tEem shortly after their birth. , Portland Badly Beaten Special to The Astoriax. Spokaxe Fails, Wash.j May 8. In the northwestern game this afternoon the score stoed: Spokane 11, Port land 0. Successful Seattle Strike. Special to TnE Astoriax. SeattiiE, May 8. The cornioa makers' strike situation remains un changed. Tho difficulties between the painters and employers are about all settled, tho latter having conceded the 8-hours a day: The bosses have also conceded the demands by the glaziers. Tired of Life. Special to Tuh Astoria.! Mexdocixo, Cal., May 8. C. O. Rivers, a blacksmith at Caspar, five miles north of this place, committed suicide this morning. Despondency owing to sickness is supposed to have been the cause. THE HfGIfER LAWi The Just Verdict of a San Fraa cisco Jury. Special to The A.storiax.J Sax Fbaxctsco, May 8. The jury in the case of George C. Pratt, charged with assault to murder L. L. Brom well, to-day returned a verdict of not guilty. The case which has been on trial several days has attracted great attention owing to the prominence of both parties. The testimony showed that Pratt's wife had confessed that she had been unduly intimate with Bromwell who was Pratt's employe and that the shooting resulted when Pratt learned of the true state of affairs. The defense was made on the grounds of temporary insanity but the verdict was simply not guilty. Tho Dirigo club met last night and reorganized by the election of the fol lowing efficers: President, Albert Dunbar; vice-president, O. F. Heil born; secretary, F. J. Carney; trea surer, J. H. Johannsen, and adjourned to meet at the call of the president. Interesting News on Fourth Page. WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspep sia and Liver Complaint ? Shiloh's vi- talizer is guaranteed to cure you. J. C. uement. CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breatn secured by Shiloh's Ca tarrh Remedy. Price, 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. J. C. Dement Park. Transcontinental Railroad, and bar a great many contemplate building HOWELL & GOODELL ii P HOWELL & GOODELL y Astoria, Or. HOWELL & GOODELL. .. 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