"- T"j eSt" ' r" "" f-rac ' il tfriim (Tljc Dail ?TT5il'!t'H," ' 0 " VYl,. XXXIV, NO 135. BARBOUR'S Irish Flax HAVE NO g"tffe Oyt!a& ffi jf wlHIK.1.1 rBnoBataoK5:?yBaVaVaVaK i 4BaloaflBalaasSalaV?oBlllii nialniBBnlaWaalalalaB&!la'aa BEnoBaK!ll'aBBavBiiLP sfeiBBHEKyKar&si BsHMMhc-Ui! nftanTBwaaiaMfcaniaogir. UKANO PUIX PARIS 1878. GKAND CRO.51 OKTHE LEGION D'JIOXXEDR. TIk' lo-i'iwil tlif ONLY GOLD MEDAL For KL.YX Til READS atlhe Xtondon Fisheries Exhibition 1883. Ami haw l''i au:liil HIGHER J'RIZES ai Hit vatiou-, INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITIONS, t Thau luc goods 6f an other THREAD MxISFXXJSOTCnFtjeRa IN THK WORLD, Quality ;Can Always ba Papondad on. EMiicBtt iierien use no Oilier. . . HENRY DOYLE & CO.. 517 and 519 Markel SUeet. SAN FRANCISCO. ACEHTS FOR PACIFIC COAST. WOODBEREY SEINE TWINE. ROPE and NET TIMvX.mttantiy on Hnnd. SEINES, POUNDS and TRaPS "Furnished to order at Lowest Factory Prices. organ & Sherman; Ipill Alf 1;ITS 111 Caiiiieri jnplies! 2 tc-cinl attention Clvcnto Filling Of Orders. A oL . 11INC CARRIED An.l Supples furnished :it Satls- factory Terms. liirliaclclhered In. any part of the city Office and Warehouse l. ilHiiit-'a New llmldluj; ou Water Street. r. . or isi. Telephone No, 37. ivroillA. OREGON t Garnahan & Co. !. w. r-Artn:, iMn.irrMt ASH W1IOI.KSALK AND UKTAIi DKAI.HUS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, asti ::l MjrKcoN J. .0Wyatt, I . DKAJ.KKS IN Hardware and Skip Chandlery, Hnr Oil. BriRlit YaniMi. limacle Oil, Cotton Canvas, Hemp Sail Twine. I AnlOfl. Wrought iron Spiki'". alvanl7fd Cut NaiK AcrirBllHra! Iii:tttiieit1s, Xrwin.: Xitcniiu', I'aiuts, (Mis, Orooorlos, 33to. Weto, Lsstcr & Andeiseo, CIVIL ENGINEERS, Sarvevors and Architects. " Offick, Room a, KlavkiAs Ri:i'o SECOND STREET I. O. Bos 813. AbTORlA.OR. Kindred Park. Kiudred Park is the Favorite Buy now, before the raise. Lots, Threads EQUAL ! gEfttW I9rp FRESH FRUITS! :.' V, ftUTS, kt, Kery thing in St-ason. Ford Ferrell ni:si -class - It.irf N2ip i: flu ICnr ! Ntt Jo iVnttal Hotel. Asl rla, Oift-on. ASTORIA TRANSFER CO. AMI Livery Stables. conveyances of any kind, on short notice. Tnuisferrlne Baggage, etc, a specialt y. Telephone No, Vi. H. W. SHERMAN 4 CO. OKU) K. PARKKR. CARLr A. II .NBON Parker & Hanson Sl'(VKSSOK TO C. L. PARKER, DKALKIW IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving Every Steamc THIS WKKK. Dress - G-oods, The Old Stand - Atoria Oregon. CO TO EASTMAN'S AND OET SB Cabinets for S2.60. HEALTH nESTORER. -vi?si USE IT! IT IS THE TffgjAIi MEDICINE. '. . ih I .ncrar.il Knl s?nil S'omach, .T'.n i i I.ii !n-. IjM- -i i, ire-iii-s an Appe tin 1'a. ill slhclrajmrc Ulixnl, :inil ITnkfs Tlis Wfe-k Strong, Used uveryu hei. ft a bet tie i six for $5 2fgDERjB of Investors, and Lots are selling fast. $125 an 3 $150. Terms easy. FUNDS FOR IRRIGATION. Major Powell Oyercoies His Per sistent Opponents. HOUSE 1' ASSES A SILVER BTLL. Special by The California Assscutxd Pbess. Washtnoton, June 7. Senator Allen, of Washington, introduced the following, which he intends to propose as an amendment to the river and har bor bill, making an appropriation for removing snags, cleaning bars and deepening the channels of the follow ing rivers in the state of Washingten: Nooksack, Skagit, Snohomish, Snoqua liuie, Dwamish, Black and Fuyallup. Mitchell, of Oregon, will pro- nose the following amendment, mak ing appropriations for the follewing: Youuc a bav channel, from ship channel of Columbia river to head of Young's bay, a distance of one aud one-half miles, with a view of dredging the same, so to secure 18 feet deptli ot water at low tide. Squire, of Washington, will propose the following amendments: making examination and estimating the cost cf removing the obstructions to navi gation between Port Townsend har bor aud Oak bay in the state of Wash ington. BDTV If TIN. Proposed Amendment to Tariff Bill. Special IoThk ASTORIAN.1 Washington, June 7. Senator Moody to-day introduced an amend ment to the tariff bill, which was re ferred to the finance committee. It imposes a duty of 30 per cent ad valorem after July 1st, 1891, upon cassiteries or black oxide of tin, and upon bar, black and pig tin. In the house bill tiu ore, or tin bars in blocks or pigs, and grain or granulated ore are on the free list eprtatent Cleric VenlyBa. Special to The Astoriax. Washikoton, June 7. Geo. B. Hansell of Washington, clerk in the war department at Sl,200, haa re signed. Twe Itfere PeBslanerv. Special to The astouian 1 Washington', Juue 7.--Oregon pen sions granted: original Johiel Boyles, Wilhoit; original widows, etc. Zupua Hines, former widow of Eprum Mc Cluro, Monroe. WasblHfrtea PeHsiaaers. Special toTHK AsiouiAK. Washinqton, Juue 7.Origiual pensions granted -Geo. C. Borney, Pataka City; re-issue aud iucrease Dau'I Burr, Walla Walla. Flt.tr I IN PENSION OKFICK. A Tbarauck KnveHtlKotloa to be Made. Special t r .v. A-rmiAX.J " Washinoton, June 7. Cooper, of Indiana, this morning introduced into the house u resolution to investigate Geeubauui's administration of pensiou affairs. The resolution rocites that pension commissioner Baum has been charged with selling to his employers stock of the company in which he is president, which company was organ ized for the purpose of introducing impracticable and worthless refriger ators, and that hi consideration of such purchase of stock shares, pension clerks are promoted in office. It also recites that Baum has been charged with partiality toward pension attor ney Lemon at Washington. THE SILVER BILL.. It Is Panne by the House With AmeHaments. Special to Tur Astoria . Washington, June 7. The house passed the silver bill by a vote of 135 to 110. The measure passed is a sub stitute offered by McKinley, and adop ted by the Republican caucus on June L It comprises the Conger bill, with the following amendments: That the amount of silver bullion to be pur chased monthly shall be four and a half million dollars. That treasury notes shall be legal tender for private, as well as public debts. That said notes be redeemable in coin. That funds held for redemption, in National Bank notes be converted into treasury notes. That there shall be free coin age when the ratio of silver is sixteen to one. A Reasonable Feratlialon. Special toTHEAsTOUiAx.l Washington, Jane 7. At the war department it is learned to-day that the permission of the Mexican govern ment wonld undoubtedly be received, to follow the Apaches into that coun try. Advices from Mexico are that the request will be granted. MAJOR POWELL WINS. Three-Quartern of a million for Irrigation. Special UiThc AsroaiAN. Washington, June 7.Major Po welt director of the oeolooical survey, has out-generaled , JU opposition. The house appropriation comrniuee ae cided to allow him an appropriation of $750,000 for irrigation surveys. : i I ASTORTA, OREGON, SUNDAY, JUNE S. ISiM. SILVER SCHEMES. What Titer "Wanted, and Still Hope ta Secure. Special to The Asiorian.I Washington', June 7. Morrow who intended to speak on the silver bill to-day, was unable to get recognition. The Republican side of the house had Eromised to allot him ten minutes, ut failed to do so. Springer, of Illinois, who had the disposition of time on the Democratic side, had prom ised to yield several minutes to Mor row, but the first speakers consumed nearly all Springer's time, and only four minutes were left for himself. Morrow as well as the other Pacific coast members, except Wilson of Washington, favored recommitting the bill back to the coinage committee, with instructions to report a free coiu age measure, and this would have been done, only for Windom's bill, be lieving that thereby the senate would have a chance to act on it, and perhaps amend it so that the bill approaching free coinage would pass the senate, then in confer ence au agreement might be reached between the senate and house, the re sult of which would be iufiuitely bet ter for the silver men than no legisla tion at all, and they have hoies that this will be the final result. A .TIISSINU OFFICIAL. HU Cave te Dc Iiivctlgated. Special to The Astouiax.j Washington, June 7. Secretary Tracy will next week tako action in the case of Ensign F. Huutoon of the coast survey steamer 31 c Arthur, who disappeared. No official explau ation was given of his absence but the fact is that he has gone without leave. It issaid he is following an opera com pany throughCalifornia.lt is likely that the officer will be court-martialed should he return, on a charge of ab sence without leave. If. he does not surrender himself, he will be declared a deserter. HARVARD VANDALS. The Very Went Act of all. Special to The Astorian. Boston, June 7. One of the very worst acts of vandalism committed by the Harvard students, during the painting exhibition, has just come to light and is the crowning offense. It seems that not content with the work on the college ground, they invaded St. Paul's Roman Catholic church and on several placa'i of sanctuary, daubed the words "L H. S.. to hell with it" The church nnrl nftpr was terribly exerciseii, wnlHnrr wprnl tlnv.q. nml finAiiiir. that desnito their loud protestations, that both the faculty and students were busy uuuuuKiiun .,,, --' wuo ran xue sacmigious wreicues i down, and discovered that instead of freshmen, as president Elliot would -! have it believed, the criminals wercr thrro KPninn,. m?e iunior and one sonh three seniors, one junior and one soph omore, and all men of high standing in the college and society. of the attempt This was the reason to hush up the scandal. The church um ""."""H11 sucuaeuere inter ims notified president Elliot that if. as " tueif ofitcia duties, and attack stated, in a certain number of days,!Jheir locket books. Several letters bvwavof penance, the offenders do' iaVlJ fal,f "lo unworthy hands and not come forward and make a public avc inn(1P a "re?fc jcal Vf lro"ble,fo apologv to the outraged faith and de-! th consuls and the department of fray the expenses ot removing the stlt'- &ch letters have been m stains, they will have the men indictcnl. : ml.v easca "sed :w letters of crcden- ' . . tials, and several cases of swindling A Colossal Combination. I are reported. The state department Special to The Astorian.j advises that all travellers take out New York, Juue 7. It is mtnored I passports. that Yanderbilts and Atchison inter ests are forming a combination ot rail road properties. It is said that the Atchison is negotiating with the "Big i" for an eastern connection at St. Louis. The "Big 4" is the natural outlet to the east of the Atchison sys tem now that the Atchison has se cured control of the St Louis and San Francisco company. President Ingalls ot the "Big 4" and chairman Magonn, of the Atchison, both of whom have been in the west for the past week, held a conference in Chicago on the subject It is proba ble that the outcome of negotiations will be a traffic arrangement between the two roads. AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. One Man Killed, ana Another In jured. Special to The astoriax. Baltimore, June 7. Charles Fra zer, aged 25, was instantly killed to night, in a saloon, by catching hold of a broken electric wire. Charles Koru placed his hands on Frozer's body, when he received a terrific shock, and for a time it was thought that he too, was dead. Eng-lneer Killed. Special to The As roRiAN. Chattanooga, Juue 7. Two freight trains collided on the Rome and Co lumbus road this morning. Engineer Williams was killed. The regular crew escaped uninjured. Doubled Their Score. Special to TnE Astoriax. New York, June 7. The local team of players to-day, took the laurels from Brooklyn by doubling their score which was four. Cleveland Conquers. Special to The Astoriax AsruKiAx j . , June 7. The Buffalo I here to-day, and were onn nt 11 r; Cleveland, . players played J defeated by a score of 11 to 5. Kindred Park, Have you bought any Lots in Kindred Park yet? If not, do so before Prices Advance, and make the Handsome Profit yourself. Railroad Surveyors are working close to Kindred Park now. EXPEDITING PASSENGERS. Au Important Arrangement Re gaffing TlieXlLO. TOUJiJSTS TO GET PASSVOliTS. Special by California Associated Press. Minneapolis, Minn., June 7. An important traffic arrangement has been completed between the North Western and Union Pacific, by which better time ha3 been made between Chicago and Portland, than could be made over the Wisconsin Central from Chicago, and over theNortJiern'Pacific from St Paul. The residt lias'been a great inroad upon the first class busi neis of the Northern Pacific. The latter, therefore, has made overtures j to the Milwaukee and St. Phul, for a traluc arrangement lor through pas senger business, and the arrangement has been completed. Pullman sleepers will be run through from Chicago to Portland, and other North Pacific coast points. Just what time the trio from Chi cago to Portland will consume, has' not yet been announced, but it is said it will be considerably shorter than that viaNorth Western andUnion Paci fic, The first train under the new schedule leaves Chicago June 15. S.nOKINC IN THE PARK. It Will Not be Longer Allowed. Spsrei.il jo run AsrOKux ' PnibUDEbrnrA, Juue 7. Authori ties under the old Inw, have organized a crusade against smoking in the city parks, and orders have been issued to all park policemen, to interfere with smokers who are seated in the parks. It is explained, however, that the in tention is not to enforce the order offensively. A man may bo allowed to smoke, without being molested, pro vided the squares are not crowded, and no ladies are ocenpying lenchas near him. AFTER LONt; SERVICE. Resignation of an OKI Ituilroud Official. Speci.il t 1'iik AsTomx OsLvnA, June 7. Edward Dicken son, general manager or the Missouri river division or tin Union Pacific road, ha3 tendered his resignation, to take effect July 1st Dickenson's con- "- YJl" ll,t ;" ril""ja "C1 " period of twenty years. It is under- stood that he will be succeeded by J. p. BrinkerhofT, superintendent of the Kansas Pacific division. Tourists OTiiat Huve laspri. Special to Thk AsroitiAN ' f i.-Aspecni irom ash.ngton to the 21 ail ami E&. Pre& says that Blaine has decidetl to' New York, June 7. A special from issue no diplomatic introductions to tonnsLs. Coinnlaints come from ren- I resentatives of governments abroad, Smugfrliug Officials. Special to Tin: astoriax. New Y'ork, June. 7. The customs officers have detected chief officer Allen, of the Inmau steamship City of Chester, iu smuggling. Allen has escaped, but four others who are im plicated iu it arc arrested. It is said that a gang of prominent steamship men coming here, have been smug gling at wholesale for two 3ears past Will Cause Distress Ameng: The Poor. Special toTHE AstoriaN.I New York, June 7. The increase in the price of ice in this city, from S3 to S10 per ton, promises to cause distress on account of the advance ment of provisions of all kinds. 'This advance is estimated to reach ten per cent on all sorts of perishable articles of food. Three of the largest meat firms in the city have pooled their business and promised to advance the price at once. Tho poor ot tho city will probably have a disastrous sum mer. IWall Carrier Robbed. Special to The Astoriax. St. Louis, June 7. A mail carrier in Lamotte, Mo., while en route to a mme with $1,000 in currency yesterday, was robbed by two men, who escaped with the money, which was to bo used to pay off tho men tonflay iu the mine. A tireat Rise in Sugar. Special to The Astoriax. Philadelphia, June 7. The price of refined sugar has advanced GO cents per barrel to-day. Refiners have in creased the cost of sngar $1.20 per barrel in two days and $2.(50 per barrel in ten days. Fine Table Wine Delivered at 00 cents a gallon, to anv part of the city. A line line of puns : California wines at low prices, at A. ' W TTtTinfrnr'a I'naYrirmnlitori cqlnnn W. Utzinger's Cosmopolitan saloon. ELIDED THE OFFICERS. Alien Contract Laborers Escape. Special to The Astorian.1 New York, June 7. Seven Bo hemian glass blowers, who came here gnder conttact,and Were "iofctered to return on the steamer Umbria, of the Cnnard line, escaped by a tug, which came alongside while the steamer was outward bound. They were landed without the knowledge of the customs officers, who are indignant at this bold violation of the law. A magnificent Game. Special to TjHfAsTORiAX.1 PnTTiAPEiigHiA, June 7. The Brook lyn Nationals played a magnificent gamoto-iay, qiewbrk in"the box JbeiagT itfrbonkrlytgabd, and won in a eooreof 4 to 8. H Knocked all Over the Field. Special to The Astoria, PniLVDELPHiA, June 7. Home team of Players knocked Boston all over the field to-day. Score, 6 to 5, in favor of the Phillies in the first game, but in the second game the score was 11 to 10 iu favor of the Bostons. Now Aiding- Justice. Spt'dal to The Astokiax. Chicago. June 7. Kunze, known to be 'the man who drove Croniu to death, is now assisting the state's attorney to find him. PATRIARCHS MILITANT. Crand Parade to Take Place in ,. Augjunt., , Special to The Astoriax.1 Chicago, June 7. A monster demon stration of the Patriarchs Militant, at the Odd Fellows celebration, will take place here August 1st to 10th. The sum of 50,000 in prizes has been set apart for competing companies. It is expected that 20,000 members from the Pacific Coast will participate. One first class fare for the round trip including admission to the drills, has been arranged with the railways. Met With Disaster. SMj;lal to The Astorian.1 Cincinnati, June 7. The Pittsburg Nationals played hero to-day and met with disaster at the hands of the locals, by a score of 6 to 2. COXTRACT LAHURERS Refused Return Passage to Europe. Siwcial to The astoriax. New York, June 7. Capt McKay of the Umbria this morning stopped the steamer off the Battery and signaled for a tug and put off six con tract laborers who had been refused permission to laud and were being re turned to Europe. Then the Umbria steamed away. The laborers were captured and the Cnnard com pany will be proceeded against by the government JOHN L. SULLIVAN. Says He Has Nothing to Say. Special toTus AstorunJ Pittsburg, June 7. John L. Sulli van, in speaking of the efforts ot cer tain parties to get up a match between Joe McAuliffe and him self, said: "What's the use of talk iug about a meeting between me and McAuliffe; at present I would not look at S10,000. They had better talk "abont'-'S15,000 to 20,000 when thoy want to secure the champion. I am making a comfortable living and will not talk business. with anybody until I have met and talked with that Mississippi judge. There are lots of peo ple trading on my reputation and would like to do more of it. When tiiey come up to my price, J bar no body, when the money is in view. In the meantime I have nothing to sav." Played a -Peer Game. Special to The Astoriax. New York, June 7. Boston Na tionals played a poor game to-day, and were defeated by the locals, by a score of 9 to 3. First OneandThcn the Other. Special to TnE Astorian.1 . . Cleveland, June 7. The national home team and Chicagos played two games to-day. The first was won by Chicago by a score of 5 to 3, and the second by tho home team, 9 to 1. vToo J&HChly JRarrted. Special to Thk AstoriAh.1 Chicago, June 7. Ex-Rev. T. F. McLeod, who was recently convicted of bigamy, was to-day sentenced to Bridewell for one year. Death of aPreutiHcnt Physician. Special to The Astoriax. San Fkancisco, June 7. Dr. James Murphy, a well-known physician of this city, died at his residence this morning, from liver complaint, aged 53. 5-JACOBS OH Cures Backaches Backaches Baokaohe. CaL. toeaim T nlA V .ai lT-i t i-7iT!. uviuivt umpjux waiK or m Dae; Eucerea scvenu wj uennanenuy cured me. otner Ins failed to do so. FRED. CIoverdle,Ind..Feb.8,lfi fiuuiH uau cqia psu3 nqnueq m my "". .lwi?reu givauy ; goonaea 10 1 coma nanuymoYQ or turn. I tried Oil, which cured me. I do not fesrl UBS. P. M . RKINHEIMEB. t T pJ: 1 V..i The-Albany & Astoria CsSossasBsnaV' f ll&nHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHKJ Martinez. octoteril8& eeks, st,jacoWQU remedies nav- MOISTENING MADMEN. Mnriatet Lunatics SnUnei By A Cold later Bath FEBSECUTIOy OF THE JfOBE. Special by California associated Press. London, June 7. Temperance ad vocates supported by the Liberals generally, made a great demons tration- against concession to the liquor dealers. An im mense procession composed ot temperance societies. Liberal and Radical clubs, marched to Hyde park, where 50,000 persons were assembled. Speeches were made from several stands, denouncing the government for the "endowment ot the public houses, such being the descriptive phrase used. .Resolutions were adopted to the sound of trumpets. INFURIATED LUNATICS. Hard Work te SHbdue a Revolt of Them. Special to The Astoriax.1 London, June 7. It is reported from Bicetrea, France, that the luna tics in tho asylum at that place, re volted on Thursday. The garrison was called in to rescue the keepers, who had been hemmed in, in the corri dors. The mad men secured razors and hammers in the keepers quarters, into which thoy had broken. With these they fought like demons, for an hour and the windows in the place were wrecked. A company of infantry was soon on the spot with fixed bayonets and loaded rifles. The sight of the soldiers exasperated the mad men, and the director dared not call on the soldiers to act The fire engines were brought out, and strong streams of water played on the madmen, who huddled together in a corner ot the yard thoroughly drenched. This completely cowed them, and most of the madmen allowed themselves to be led back quietly to their cells, and those who showed signs of resistance were easily mastered, and rendered powerless by straight jackets. A Clear and Reasonable State ment. Speoial to The Astobian. Berlin, June 7. The Tagblatt publishes an interview with Bismarck, concerning the emperor, in which Bismarck said: "I am not angry with him: my position is like that of a father illtreated by his son. I have to suffer, still I will say, he is a dashing young fellow. When I was younger I followed my sovereign about every where, and so ooukl counteract the influence of opponents. Now 1 'am too old to travel so far, and so continu ously, and thus, other advisors win the kaisers confidence and turn him against me OPINION OF THE POPE. AVill Remain in the Vatican. Special to The Astoriax. Rome, June 7. The Tablet prints an interview with the pope who said "Persecution of me and the church in Italy, is increasing. For twelve years I have been confined in these walls, and it is only within these last few years that offenses charged against me have become in tensified. While I live I must pro test against and expose the way in which Italy is breaking the Holy See." He expressed a determination to re main in the Yactican and defend the rights of the pgpacy. THE KAISER ALL RIGHT. Hin Recent Accident Has No Effect. Special to The Astoriax. .Berlin, dune v. rue emperor ap pears to have entirely recovered from the effects of his recent accident. He reviewed the troops yesterday horseback, thus silencing many mors about his serious condition. on ru- HOULANGER RLOCKED. Gives Up Hope of Returning- to France. Special to The Astoria x.1 London, June 7. President Carnot, as an offset to the release of the Duke of Orleans, has granted a pardon to 72 striking workmen, imprisoned for offences against law and order. These prudent measures have effectually blocked the game of Bonlanger, who had threatened to enter France and claim amnesty if the duke was pardoned. The general made no de mand as expected. He has given up the hope of returning to France, for the presont, and has sent for his wife, with whom he seeks a reconciliation. Death of a Clergyman. Special to The AsrouiAX.l San Francisco, June 7. Rev. Dr. Dwinelle, a professor in the Pacific Theological seminary, and one of the best known clergymen on the Pacific coast, died this morning at his home in Oakland, from heart trouble. ADVICE TO MOTHERS. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens tho cuius, allays ail rain, cures wind cholic, and is the best remedy for diar rhcea.Twenty-five cents a bottle. Kindred A Newspaper is soon to be started, Houses are being built, Stretta art) being improved, and a General Air of Prosperity is hanging over the placa. PRICE FIVE CENTS BtJCODA IMS BDBXED. Prosertr to tleUaout of :$2Htf II Destroyet. ' - SCOTT IS GIVES TMN YMAMM. Special by California Associated San Fbanoisco, June iJAiirim from Australia to-day state that tbo ' cost to the government of New Sooth Wales by the flood at Bourke, wul be 100,000. The water know subsid ing. A relief party found a fsflr lodged in a tree. where they had bats. held by the flood for three weeks. A movement to raise a fund for the te net of the distressed, has been started. The government will provide shelter and food for the unemployed' at Sid ney. SCOTT'S SENTENCE. Ten Tears In the St Special to Thk Astoriax. ite McMinnvili, June 7. Thoimry in the Scott case after being omt t 15 hours brought in a verdict of aun slaughter. Scott was sentenced to-day to ten years in state prison. The' ver dict was a compromise. FATAL QUARREL. Two Neighbors Shoot and. Is Killed. Special to The Astokiax. Blocksburg, Cal., June 7. Jean Cline and D. J. Woodman got into a dispute this afternoon over a settle ment when Cline fired, shootiag Woodman through the coat Wood man returned the shot, Jailing Quae. An old feud had existed betweea theam. Mrs. Woodman was the only wit ness. Both were old residents of this place. - - . SAFELY ARRIVES). The Cruiser "Charleston" En nenelula. Special to The Astoriax.1 San Francisco, June 7. Advices from Honolulu state that the' U.S. war ship Charleston arrived there May 20th, after a passage of eight dan. She attracts much attention froam m Sandwich Islanders. MURDER IN SEATTLE. C. K. Dobson Killed by F. X. Pratt. Special to The astoriax.1 Seattle, June 7. O. K. Bofaaam of the firm of Dobson & Garrinftoat, contractors, was murdered thia eraa. ing by P. J.Pratt, a tnaiaster.- The exact manner in which the an was committed is not knows ai time. Various stories- ai the more probable one is. was struck a blow by-Pratt aa W and broke his neck. MILLS DESTROYER. 200,000 of Peooerty Destroy. Special to The Astoriax, Bucoda, Wash., June 7. The Seatoo Manufacturing company's miUa at Bucoda, Thurston county, were totally destroyed by fire yesterday aftenoom. The fire originated in a dry kfia of the sash and blind factory, about four o'clock. In less than an-hour the en tire plant with three million feet of lumber was totally destroyed. Abomt fifteen cars of lumber were on a aide track in danger of being burmed, when suddenly a train came to the rescue and saved all of the can' but two. The value ot the property destroyed .was about $200,000. The property was insured for 9GGL000 n eastern companies. About 200 smb. will be thrown out of work. POWDER Absolutely Pure This powder never varies, A jtarrelef purity, strength and fcboleaoBeQssn Han. economical than the onHaary kinds, aad eta not be sold In competition with fee bmbbV tude of low test, short weight, ahum sf phos phate powders. Sold onZyfci eon. Xorai Baking Powder Co. lesVall-st.. N. T. Lewis M. Johnson ft Co., Ageats, fort land, Oregon. Park. etaIIalnta rm pom i j liar ' lea -i afcaUaV43 M HOWELL & GOODELL P ,-s HOWELL & GOODELL General Agents. Astoria, Or. HOWELL & GOODELL. si -ijB 1B1