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sTA U H.vl Ik S"- to l . .- i V v " -'SSSPW EXCLUSIVE TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT. VOL. XL. NO. 75. ASTORIA, OREGON, StWDAY MORNING, MARCH 26, 1893. PRICE, FIVE CENTS, :VERYTHIWC s THE ASSIGNEE'S SALE AT- Parker & Will be continued for a few days until further notice. Everything MUST BE CLOSED OUT AND- PRICES - WILL BE - CUT To Suit the Condition and the times. W. W. PARKER, Assignee. DON'T DELAY! The Binsmore Bankrupt Store Will be open for' only a short time longer. This is your last chance to buy at your.own price. Everything must be sold. W at Our Prices. Tiiey Surprise You 40-inch all wool Black Cashmere worth $1.00 40 inch Black Henrietta 40-inch all wool Black Serge 54-inch Ladies Cloth Black Gros Graiu Silk Tie Cyclone Mi Oar 86.00, 87 50. 8&50 and 89.00 Men' Snita for . .85.00 Oor 89-50, 810.50, 8U.50 and 812.50 Men's Suits for ...... ..87.50 Oar 813.50. $16 00 $17.00 and 820.00 Men's Suite for 810.00. Beet quality overalls worth 75c, .50o Shoes and rubber poods at half price. . , A $300 Cash Register for tale cheap. Fixtures For Sale. at HERMAN WISE'S, The Reliable Clothie and Hatter, Hanson's DON'T DELAY! 50o per yard 65o per yard COo per yard - COo per yard 90o per yard 81.00 81.10 81.23 8175 8225 81.15 per yard ti Store For Rent I on ffli REPUBLIC'S" CHINESE Canadian Pacific Contract for Eelircry . in Fortlanfl. 0. A. GOVE DANGEROUSLY BHOT Baseball Season Hai a Brilliant Opening in Ban Franclico Railroad Acci dent at Baker City. Associated Press. Washington, March 25. A telegram has been received at the treasury de partment from Chinese Inspector Cob lenz, at Portland, Oregon, stating that Deputy Collector Cardlnell and In spector Armstrong at midnight on Thursday permitted 67 Chinese to land from ' the steamer Haytlan Republic The Chinese are said to be coolies. Orders have deen sent suspending the two officials, and directing a thorough Investigation. The collector was ab sent at the time. Since the beginning of the present fiscal year 137 China. men have been returned to China, Last year 175 Chinamen were returned. THE PORTLAND STORY. How the Chinese from the Haytlan Re public Were Landed. ' Portland, March 25. Customs offlcl. als when interviewed here today re garding the telegram from Washing ton, stating that sixty-seven, Chinese had been illegally landed here on Thursday night from the steamer Hay tlan Republic, were somewhat reticent, but they confirmed the truth of the statement. The Chinese were landed about 10 o'clock on Thursday night by Inspector Armstrong and Deputy Col lector Cardinell. Armstrong acted un- der Cardinell's orders and Is therefore freed from responsibility In the mat ter. The Chinese had certificates, but Cardlnell had been instructed by Depu ty Collector Pike to land none on these certificates until they had been passed on by the federal court. ... Cardlnell claimed, nvever, that he had author ity to land them on their certificates, nnd so acted. Cardinell has been re Ueved pending an Investigation of the matter which will be taken up as Boon as Collector Lotan, who Is now in San Francisco, returns. Armstrong is well known in Salem where he resided be fore entering the service. Cardlnell Is a brother-in-law of C. A. Dolph. Wm. Dunbar agent of the Haytlan Republic said: "Thlo trouble Is news to me as I sup- posed everything was regularly done, We have an arrangement with the Ca nadian Pacific by which we get $6 for every Chinaman we bring to Portland and If any -are denied landing then we get $6 for taking them back again. We bring In front 25 to 75 at a time. The Chinamen are hurrying to get back before the Geary act takes effect." The Haytlan Republic had 122 China men on toard but only 67 of the had regular certificates. The suspension of Deputy Cardinell and Inspector Afro strong has set shipping and legal cir cles all agog. Inspector Coblentz is ex pected" to return to the city soon, and it Is expected he Is to be Joined by a special agent of the treasury depart ment, and that the matter will then be thoroughly Investigated. CONRAD J. SMITH SHOT, Perhaps Fatally, by C. S. Gove of Portland. Portland, March 25. Conrad J. Smith bookkeeper for Levy, Spiegel &lCo., was shot and perhaps . fatally wounded about 7:30 tonight, at the corner of Third and Alder Btreets by C. A. Gove a real estate dealer. Gove then blew his own brains out. The men were standing on the corner Indulging In a heated controversy, when suddenly Gove drew a 38-callbre revolver from his pocket and , began firing. When Smith saw Gove reach for his weapon he started to run Gove's aim, however, was accurate and he hit Smith in the back, the ball lodging In his abdomen, After firing two shots at Smith he turned the weapon to his own head and fired. He fell and died In a short time. The street was crowded at the time and the shooting drew an Immense crowd to the scene. Smith was taken to the hospital and Gove's body to the morgue. The deed was premeditated as a large knife was ound on the body if the dead man. He left a statement accusing Smith of as saulting his wife several years ago. Mrs. Gove is a well known teacher in public schools of this city and, about ten years ago she was elected county school superintendent. The supreme court held that she was not eligible and j her husband was appointed to the posi tion. The shooting created a profound sensation and was the principal topic of conversation on the streets It was on the appisite corner where Emil Weber fell a victim to Sandy Olds' bul let four years ago. There is a mystery surrounding the trouble between Smith and Gove; many claim that Gove was Insane, In a small memorandum book which was found on the body, there was a statement that years ago, Smith attempted to outrage Mrs. Gove, but failed. Smith, who is dangerously injured, may recover. He was seen tonight and denied having made an assault on Mrs.' Gove. Mrs. Gove is out of the clty( and does not yet kow of the tragedy. A LUCKY ESCAPE. The Engineer and Fireman Hurt, but No Life Lost. Baker City, March 26. This after noon the'west bound fast mall met with an accident three miles from the city while running at the usual rate of Engineer Stevens and Fireman Phelps saw a kink In a rail about thirty yards ahead and immediately set the brakes. The concussion was so great that both Were violently hurled to the ground and severely Injured. The fireman was hurt about the head and it Is thought the engineer Is Injured Internally. The train 'did not leave the track and the passen gers got off with a good shaking up. Miss Bess Mitchell the Chicago travel er, was on board and was detained one hour by the accident. BASEBALL SEASON OPENS. An Enthusiastic Meeting, and Brilliant Game In San Francisco. . San Francisco, March 26. The base ball season opened this afternoon with universal pomp. .There was a big street jkrade before the game, in which the drum corps, brass band, players and cranks .figured. Four thousand p&ople attended the game. The ground, was In good condition and the game was bril liantly played, considering the lackpf practice by the players. The score was Oakland, 4; San Franclscos, 2. BANK SUSPENDED. Nashville Tenn.,- March 25,The Com merclal National Bnk of this city sua pehded this afternoon after banking hours. The cause of suspension was the failure two days ago of Dobbins, Dozey & Co., with the chief offices In this city. and which firm was largely Indebted to the Commercial National Bank. The Cmmoercrlal National has a capital stock fif 1500,000 and a surplus fund and undivided, profits . of 196.000. It Is be lieved that all the depositors will be paid In full and that the stockholders when the affairs of the bank ars wound up will lose little If anything. The bank owes depositors $500,000. Mr. Spurr the president of the bank, says the failure of Dobbins & Dazey lnvllved the bank In a heavy loss the exact amount of which cannot as yet be ascertained. THE MONTANA CONFERENCE President's Action Approved by Silver Advocates, that the president has decided to re convene the International monetary conference at Brussels on May 30th, is recenlved with approbation by the sen ators who have interested themselfes with the silver question. The Impres sion prevails that the only change In the United States delegation will be the absence of Senator Allison. AN 'ABSURDITY. A "Bill to Compel Chinese to Wear Shirts Inside Their Pants. St. Paul, Minn., March 25. Represen- atlve Slkorske today Introduced a bill prohibiting Chinamen hereafter "from wearing their shirts outside of their pants," requesting them to "dress the same as other citizens." Violation of the act be 'punished by a fine of ten dollars and forfeiture of their pig tails. BIG LEATHER COMBINE. ' Boston, Mass., March 25. The officers of the much talked of leather trust, will, it Is said, be Thomas E. Proctor of Boston, president; Edward R. Ladew of New York, vice president, and James R. Plum of New York, treasurer of the United States Leather Company, will be named in the corporation. The com pany will' be capitalized at a sum not much less than $50,000,000. All the large tanners of the East and a few from the West, will belong to the company, which will control at least seventy-five per cent, of the sole leather manufac tured. COMPANY STORES ALL RIGHT. Jefferson City, Mo., March 25. The supreme court has declared the state law prohibiting, the payment of em ployes through the medium of truck stores unconstitutional The law was passed to prevent corpo rations from forcing their employes to trade at stores belonging to, or favored by the employers. REPORTED OIL COMBINATION. Pittsburg, Ta., March 25. It Is report ed here today "that the Standard Oil Company and the Rothschilds have per fected a combination to control (he Russian oil business for the purpose of making a division of the foreign oil trade and the regulation of prices in an upward direction. SMALLPOX IN NEW JERSEY. Jersey CltJ, N. J., March 25.-8mall- pox has broken out in the Old Men's Pavlllion at Snake Hill and It Is feared the disease will become epidemic. Over a hundred cases are In the pest hospital. HOKESMITHWAHTS AROUNOUP Will Corral the Office-seekers ana Sclcc the DIPLOMATIC PROMOTIONS . MADE National Bank Failure The St. Clal County Judges Acquitted Fill Simmons Spars. Associated Press. Washington, March 25. Hoke Smith has Inaugurated another departure. He has announced that on next Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock he desires to see at his office all persons who wish to be heard on the subject of appointments to official positions in the territory of Arizona. Secretary Smith Is of the opinion that much valuable tlm emay thus be saved, and a better knowledge of the merits of the several candidates obtained than by the usual methods. PROMOTION OF DIPLOMATS. Washington, March 25. J. Potenotre, the French minister to Washington, has notified Sectetary Gresham that his government has raised his mission to the rank of an embassy. As a result of this action on the part of the French government It is learned that the rank of Eustls, the newly appointed minis ter to France, will be raised to that of ambassador. One result of the ad vancement of - Sir Julian Pauncefote ' tnd Patenotre to the rank of ambassa dor will be the reorganization of the diplomatic corps In Washington, and Sir Julian becomes a Dean by virtue of his rank, followed next in rank by Pa tenotre. The seven European powers which maintain ambassadors at each other's capitals, will, It Is said, be soon repre sented at Washington by diplomatic agents' of that rank.. Senators are united In the belief that If President Cleveland sees fit to- promote a United States minister to the rank of ambas sador, such promotion will amount to a new appointment and must be sub jected to the approval of the senate, A rumor with many elements of prob ability is current in the corridors of the state department today that W. C, Whitney, of New York, will succeed Robert T. Lincoln at Court St. James, The only doubt In the matter Is In re gard to Whitney's wishes. FJTZSIMMONS PRACTICES. Chicago, March 26. Acrowd of 8,000 persons assembled at the Second Reg iment armory this evening, the occas ion being the first appearance of Bob Fitzslmmons since his famous fight at New Orleans. The first contest of the evening was with Sain Bird of who was easily disposed of. Phil Mayo of Cleveland posed as the next candi date for pugilistic honors. Mayo, this morning, was Imbued with the idea that he was going to "do" Bob, but to night he knows better. The. knowledge came to him slowly and with returning consciousness sometime after the close of the second round of what , was In tended to be a four round contest. Ma yo had been training for two weeks and appeared In excellent condition. He be gan with energy planting several good blows in Fltz's chest and a hot one on the neck. The crowd cheered wildly evi dently causing Mayo to lose tls head, for Fits deftly placed a. corker on Ma- yo's head. In the second round Mayo was aggressive but Fits gave him a terrible blow on the chin, knocking him down. He lay senseless until count ed 'out, then Fitzslmmons assisted to bring him around which was done ofter ten minutes' hard ' work. ' Ordinary 8-ounce "pillows" were used. ST. CLAIR JUDGES RELEASED. Kansas City. Mo., March 25. The St. Clair county judgeh, Ben. F. C, Open- hauer, nd Thos. D. Nevitt, were dis charged this afternoon by , United States commissioner Nlcholls. The bond holders say the Judges may get out this tlme.b ut they will be arrested again for contempt as soon as their court meets and they refuse to issue bonds. RUSH FOR OFFICE CONTINUES. Washington, March 25. The rush of offlcs seekers continues. To applicants for the position of pension commission er and public printer, the president said this morning, that he would not fill these offices for soma time, as he wished to give careful consideration to the claims of all applicants. '. The president has decided to appoint , Allen P. Morse, of Michigan, consul at Glasgow. His principal opponent was Owsley, of Illinois, who formerly held the place. INSURGENT RISING IN HAYTI. Washington, March 21 There was a larger number of office seekers at the state department today than on any previous day for a week or more. A cablegram received at the department of state this afternoon from Minister Durham at Port Aa Prince, Hayti, stat ing that Insurgents had crossed the Haytlan frontier fram San Domingo, and a decisive battle la reported. The dispatch added that the Haytlan troops would be sent to the frontier. NOT . REMOVING LINCOLN. Washington, March 25. In reference to the rumor that Ex-Secretary Wil liam C Whitney will be appointed am bassador to Great Britain, It Is stated on unquestionable authority that neith er Whitney nor any other man has been selected for the position, in fact It has been asserted positively on the same authority that matters appertain ing to a successor for Minister Lincoln have not been considered , NEW POSTMASTERS. Washington, March 25. Thirty-three fourth class postmasters have been ap pointed, of which number ten are to fill vacancies caused by the removal of the Incumbents. $7,000,000 ON HAND. Washington, March 26: At the close of business today, the treasury depart ment had on hand $7,00,0000 of free gold. STORY OF THE "EMPIRE." Trouble Between the Sailors' Union nd Others. Port Townsend, .Wash., March 25. Captan Davis of the ship Empire bound to France from Port Blakeley, stated tonight In reference to Miss Martha Conradt's flight from San Francisco to avoid Henry Wendel her aged fiance, that the girl was on Puget Sound. He declined to make known her whereabouts but stated that she would remain In the United States. He said that the girl did not come north on his vessel and the only Itnoledge he has is that she called on his family at Port Blakeley. ' Captain Davis was served with a writ of habeas corpus commondlng him to produce several seaman now on board his vessel In the superior court. Next Monday a writ will be issued on ' affidavits of Union sailors who allege that the men were illegally shipped and deprived of their liberty. The Un ion's attorney wired the department at Washington, !). C. tonight that the same seamen were engaged in Victoria, B. C, by the ship's agent in violation of the law regarding the importation of alien labor under the contract sys tem. This action on the part of the Un ion appears to be the final struggle be tween the warring factions. ' DECISION AGAINST STRIKES. Are Declared Unlawful and Mer chants entitled to relief. Mew Orleans, March 25. Judge Bill ings. In the United States court this morning rendered a decision In the suit of the amalgamated council and the various labor organizations, which or dered a strike of all the labor organ izations last ntght. The suit asked an Injunction against these bodies under the art of congress prohibiting combinations In restraint of trade. In an elaborate opinion, far-reaching In effect, the court declares the acta complained of are unlawful and that the merchants are entitled to an in junction and other relief. BURIAL. PERMIT REFUSED, Death certificate of Colonel Sheppard Not Accepted. New York, March 25. The funeral of Colonel Elliott F. Sheppard, who died yesterday from the effects of ether ad ministered preparltory to the perform ance of an operation, will take place oh Thursday. The death certificate sent to the board of health today stated the cause of death was the Inhalation of ether.- The register of vital statistics declines to accept the certificate as it Is worded, and has. refused to grant a burial permit.' He has sent the cerr tlflloate to the coroner with, orders to make an investigation. CHOCKTAW INDIAN TROUBLE. Paris, Tex., March 25, Word has besn received from Antlers, that Chock taw factions of armed Indians are rap Idly gathering and it la doubtful if a conflict can be avoided. Judge Durant who arrived here late tonight, reports the situation at Antlers as extremely critical. He says the trouble is the out growth of the assassination of five Jones men by Jackson men near McAl lister last summer. OPTION ON THE GRANDHOLM. Vancouver, B. C, March 25. The Puget Sound & Hawaiian Traffic Com pany have- secured an option for the purchase of the British steamer Grand holm, from the Union Steamship Co., until April 1st The price of the steam er Is $80,000 ARRESTED FOR MURDER. Little Rock, Ark.. March 25.-Frank Hickey, wss arrested at Butte, Mont., today charged with the murder of Hon. John M. Clayton, of this city. He will be brought here tomorrow. DELAYED C. P. TRAINS. Vancouver, B. C, March 25.-Tojnor-row the first through Canadian Pacific tralrt since Wednesday Is expested to arrive. Blizzards in Manitoba are the cause of the delay. . .