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T BXCLAJSIVE TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT. VOL. XL. NO. 102; ASTORIA. OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 80, 1893. PRICE, FIVE CENTS, IVERYTHING. Ill THE PATH OF THE STORM. The Town of Cisco, Texas, Almost Wiped Out MAUI PEES0H8 -ABE- KILLED HeTj Freight Train Lifted From rne Track And DemolUhed HalUtorm In lUlnoli. I T T at HERMAN WISE'S, Tho Reliable Clothier and Hatter, THE ASSIGNEE'S SALE Associated Press. St. Louis, Mo., April 29. Very brief Information from the operator at Cisco, Texas, says: A cyclone today blew the passenger depot to pieces and twenty five people standing on the platform were killed outright. The freight de pot is also destroyed and five miles of telegraph line literally swept out of ex istence. There was no telegraphic com munication with Cisco from 10 o'clock last night till 4:40 this evening. Every effort Is being made to get reports of the storm. , THE NEWS CONFIRMED. AT- Parker k Hanson Dallas, Texas, April 29. A" NeWs cor respondent learns from passdngers on the east bound train this evening that the destruction by the cyclone at Cisco was simply appalling. There are not more than twenty-five or thirty houses standing, and up to the time the train passed, about 2 o'clock this afternoon, twenty-one bodies had been recovered from the ruins, and there were ten or twelvee more persons missing. A strong one-story building, with walls two feet thick; was levelled to the ground. A heavy freight engine and a whole train of cars was blown from the track and demolished, and several hun dred feet of side track of the railroad was torn up. The number of Injured will run up to a hundred. SOME. OF. THE, KTTJUKP.. rising rapidly and a repetition of last year's floods is feared. RAILROAD TRACKS DAMMAGED Alton, 111., April 29. During last night this vicinity was visited by a hailstorm, the like of which was never equalled around here. All vegetation is literally torn to pieces. The Missouri and Kan sas tracks are greatly damaged. VICTIMS OF THE CYCLONE. Ponca Agency, I. T., April 29. Last evening a cyclone visited this vicinity and five persons were killed, viz.: Jack Kelthly, his wife and two children, and Charles Jackson. Their house was de molishes!. ONLY A HAIL STORM. uecatur, in., April zs. Tnere was a heavy hall storm here yesterday, but no cyclone, as reported. JEALOUSY CAUSED AMURDER. Seattle, Wash., April 29. Mrs. Mary Jensen, a wealth widow, aged 62, was murdered this morning by her lover and hired man, N. A. Sandborn, aged 28, who then committed suicide with a revolver. Sandborn was Jealous of of Frank McKlnley, a young bookkeep er who had supplanted him In Mrs. Jensen's affections. They have lived together for eight years, and he wanted President Cleveland an! tbc Nation's Guest Royally Welcomed. : THE OITEfilHG OF THE PEOPLE The Descendant of Columbus' Conrteons ' ly Accede to All Demand on HI -Tim and Patience. Associated Press. unicago, April 29. The day was chilly and dreary in the World's Fair city, but was not bleak enough to chill the generous welcome the people of vuiuhsu exienuea io f res went t;ieve- board of. lady managers. The nail was land ana the Duke of Veragua. Despte made by J. H. Leyson, of Butte, Mon viewing "America," a historical alle gory depicting the principal events In Americani history. COLUMBUS' ASHES IN DANGER. Chicago, April 29. A morning paper has a sensational story to the effect that a thief last night entered the con vent La Rablda a tthe' World's Fair grounds, where repose the ashes of Christopher Columbus. While the guard - was momentarily absent, the thief broke the glass case In which was the urn, and took out the precious relic. The guard discovered the loss at this Instant, pounced oh the thief and a struggle followed. The thief dropped the urn and made good his escape. THE GOLD NAIL DRIVEN. Chicago, April 29. The woman's building was formally completed this afternoon. The gold nail was driven by Mrs. Potter Palmer, president of the the northwest wind, laden at times with blinding rain, thousands of people assembled at various points to do honor to the. distinguished arrivals. But an hour or two separated the time of the reception of the duke and the president and each was given a series of ova tions throughout the day. The presl dent sought all secretion possible, and tana. A HEAVY FAILURE. . New York. April 29. Erastus Wy man, the noted advocate of commercial reciprocity with Canada, and a promi nent member of the New York Cham ber of Commerce, Board of Trade, and many other business organizations, hna Hiaiiy iier, uui sne was noi wuung, departed somewhat from the program Joined his wife In making an asslgn- navmg raiien in love with McKlnley. by taking a hurried visit. In comDanv ment for the benefit of his creditors. Sanborn returned home drunk last night, shot her, and then killed himself. He left a letter setting forth, the rea sons as given above for the deed. CONFIDENCE RETURNING. Washington, April 29. No better in structions to restor the confidence In the financial situation Is necessary than the fact that no gold enports were pltallty by responding to every suggee made rrom New York today; and It tlon made for his entertainment. with his cabinet; to the World's Fall- grounds. The duke placed himself en tirely at the disposal of his hosts, and was the recipient of great attention all day, responding Invariably with cour tesy and grace. The president and cab inet seemed Inclined to reserve theli forces for Monday's ordeal, while thi duko seemed anxious to repay the hos- S 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. A Card to the Public. My attention was this evening called to the following Item In tlM Budget: It will be a good thing for the town when the old bankrupt stock of Dins more is gotten rid of, and the whole out fit leaves town. It has been no god from the start. It Is about time the people shut down on these outside penny-catch concerns. In reply to the above, I wish to state that I object, most emphatically, to any blackmailing scheme. Regarding ad vertising as a business proposition, I shall advertise only where I know it will bring good results. Mr, Dunbar kept quiet from February ?2d until March 22d, during which period I ad vertised in his paper. On the latter date I discontinued my advertisment, having found that the Budget was de ficient In circulation, and consequently useless as an advertising medium. Since then I have repeatedly refused the solicitations of his agents for patronage, and thinking to coerce me he now tries the blackmailing method. The following shows for itself: -Astoria, March, 1893. M. Dlnsmore Bankrupt Sale: To the Astoria Budgat, Dr. to adver tising from February 22d, to March 22d, $24. Received payment, Astoria Budget, ' per L. E. S. The bargains given at the Dlnsmore bankrupt sale speak for themselves, and no blackmailing newspaper idiots need apply for advertising patronage. LEE KG1IN. Dallas, Texas, April 29. A News spe cial from Cisco, confirms the worst fea tures of the cyclone. Less than fifty houses remain standing, the storm hav ing wrecked everything in its path three-quarters of a mile wide through Eastland county. Not a church or a school house Is standing, and but one business house is intact. It Is impos sible to detail the damage done to 11 Ye and property. A partial list of the dead includes the following: Mrs. Jones and baby, David Cameron, Captain Whiteside, the five children of W. A. Hickman, one child of M. D. Owens, N. Bledsoe, Mrs. J. T. Thomas, Mrs. Horton, and Mrs. Knight. The list of injured Includes not less than 150 persons. After the cyclone passed, much of the wreckage burned, having caught fire from over turned stoves. ; It is therefore probable that most of the missing, about a score, were burned to death, or their dead bodies cremated Many streets are impassable on foot Physicians estimate not less than 200 Injured, of whom forty will die. The property loss will exceed $2,000,000. D. B. Cleman -and the citizens from Weatherford, went out this morning to render any assistance possible. The building which Frank Hickman occu pled was blown down and five children killed. - " Late this evening Mayor Levy re ceived the following from Bell & Cole man. The town 'nearly all demolished, 20 killed: 125 Injured. HundredB are with out food or shelter. Raise all the re lief possible and send to John F. Pat terson, chairman relief committee." The fallowing telegram was also re ceived by Mayor' Levy Cisco: Cisco has been destroyed by the most destructive cyclone that ever vis ited Texas.'' More than four-fifths of the people are without houses. There were many killed and wounded. Help Is needed to bury the dead, take care of the wounded, and relieve those depend ent who lost everything. (Signed) W. G. Davenport, County Judge, and G, W. Graves, Mayor." Mayor Levy called a meeting of the citizens of Weatherford to take meas ures for the relief of the cufferers. . A Gainesville special to the News says Mayor .Rollins received a message this afternoon from County Judge Da venport, of Eastland county, and May or Graves, of Cisco, appealing, for aid for the storm sufferers at Cisco. Mayor Rollins at once issued an appeal to the citizens of Gainesville for contributions. A message from Valley View states that a severe storm passed over the town at 8:30 p. m.,' blowing down sev eral houses and doing much damage to property. does not appear now that any large amount will go out on Tuesday, per haps none at all. The plain. statement made to New York bankers by Secre tary Carlisle appears to have allayed the apprehension that existed. Gold offers continue to be made, all these offers being accepted. The books of the department show only $93,000 free gold, although Secretary Carlisle could utilize probably $2,000,000 of borrowed but not formally transferred. NEW TRIAL ORDERED. Ashland, . Og. April 29. The Jury in the case of Dr. Songer, on trial in the circuit court this week on a charge of manslaughter, disagreed and were dis charged this morning. A new trial has been ordered. This case, aside from being very unusual In nature has attracted Intense Interest on account of the prominence of the defendant, who is an Ashland physician with a large practice. The complainant In the case is - J. H. Mcintosh, of Ashland, whose . wife died In confinement sev eral months ago, and he alleged that her death was due to neglect on the part of Dr. Songer. Equally Impressive among the eventi or tne day, were the ceremonies at tending the installation of the historic old Liberty bell, in the tower of the Pennsylvania building at the World'i Fair. WELCOMED BY CROWDS. Wyman's total liabilities and assets are unknown. It is estimated, however, that his liabilities will reach a million at least, and may be more. ANOTHER BANK GONE. Sioux Falls', S. D April 29. The bank of Salem has been forced to as sign by reason of its Inability to raise a loan of $50,000 from Chicago corres pondents. The liabilities are placed at $70,000, and the nominal assets at $85,- 000. The president, It Is said had been speculating. It Is believed the depos itors will be paid In full. PONCA'S BANK FAILURE. Chicago, April 29. President Cleve land , and party . arrived .in th.e. city shortly after noon. There was a great crowd at the depot and the police with difficulty made a passage for the party to the carriages . which conveyed the distinguished arrivals to the hotel. me uuKe ue veragua met with hearty reception uppon his arrival to day. He was welcomed by Mayor Har rison, who in a brief speech presented the Duke with a costly casket contain ing an address of welcome. The Duke made a fitting response. Michigan's World's Fair building was formally dedicated this afternoon. ALMOST COMPLETED. Washington, April 29. Comptroller of Currency Eckles today ordered Bank Examiner John N. Griffith to take charge of the failed national bank at Ponco, Neb. The bank had not been examined by the government examin ers fdr more than a year. LIVELY GLOVE CONTESTS. New York, April 29. At Madison Square this evening Austin ' Gibbons Whipped Whltefleet of England In one round. Jerry Barnott defeated Billy Murphy of Australia In a four round bout, Billy. McCarthy out-sprinted Pad dy Gorman In a four round bout and Stanton Abbott of England knocked out Jack Hopper In the second round. TOWNSEND DECLARED INSANE. REPUBLICAN PROGRAM. New York, April 29. The officials of the national republican league toda completed the program for the national republican league convention at Louis ville, Ky., next month. The ratio of representation will be four ex-olflclo delegates, six delegates at large, from each state and territory, four from each congressional district, and one from each republican college club, making a convention of over two thousand dole- Chicago, April 29. Tonight and for the few remaining hours, striving and struggling is In order to be ready at the opening of the World's Fair. In the great manufacturing departments particularly every possible effort Is be ing made to get matters in shape for the reception of the presidential party. Everywhere the construction depart ment is putting finishing touches to the permanent work. Temporary structures are disappearing rapidly, and scaffolding Is falling like magic from the newly completed buildings. Tne overhead electric wires were re moved today and the grounds lighted Londom April 29. The physicians who made an examination of the men tal condition of Wm. Townsend the man suspected of having had designs . upon the life of Gladstone, certify that Townsend Is a lunatic. The police, however, hope to !be able to discover some one behind Townsend Inciting him to assassinate. THE INDIAN TROUBLES. Washington, April 29. A telegram from Agent Bartholomew, at tho Ute agency, says: , "The Navajos are about to break out and we have sent word to the gover nors of New Mexico and Colorado for gates. Among the speakers who have' tonKnt through the permanent under-1 aid, but must have help before their hPPii Invllnri tn nrlrlroo. thA Mn;niin gruunu system, r-mniers are nnisning 1 aia arrives, mutn tuu u iu u..j. the woman's, mining and other build ings, and by Monday morning every thing will be of the purest white. The great gilded statue of the republic I $5,000 coat of gold. The statuary are ex'-Preeldent Harrison, Governor Wm. McKlnley, and Levi P. Morton, NO TRESPASSING ALLOWED. Tacoma, April 29. Major French, of the 11th Infantry, stationed at Van couver, arrived here today under orders from Secretary Lamont, of the war de partment, to Investigate the alleged trespassing on the Puyallup reserva tion of Col. Frank C. Ross, who still has twenty-six Indians and half-breeds slashing a rlght-of:way for a railroad on the reservation shore line opposite the city. If Ross does not desist, troops will be -sent to compel him. GOOD VALUE FOR A DOLLAR. AN EDITOR FATALLY HURT. Pittsburg. Pa., April 29.- W. E. Will iams, editor of the Manchester Critic, clubbed L. A. Sternhauser, editor or shines forth in all the splendor of its the Allegheny News, with a policeman's around the great basin is complete, nlffht stick, because the News printed a Denver, Col., April 29. "Three hun dred miles for one dollar," is the bulle tin displayed in the Rio Grande & Mid land office this morning. The rate be tween hero and Glen wood Springs and all Intermediate points. Is expected to be CO cents before night. The cut is not applicable to the Rio Grande Junc tion,- for the reason that this would affect the Utah rates and force a con troversy between the Rio Grande West ern and the Union Pacific. The rain that brought grief to most of the departments, has been a welcome gueBt to the gardeners and lawn mak ers. Everything In their line will look Its best if the sun will only shine Mon day. The grand stand on the east side of the administration building. Is com plete and will hold 2,000 Invited guests, 250 newspaper men, and 60 guests In President Cleveland's portion, of the stand. . When President Cleveland touches the button 7,000 flags and ban ners will break into graceful folds, each being loosed by & signal which will be the unfurling of "Old Glory" from the central flag staff In front of the ad ministration building. THE RAILROAD RATE WAR. INCIDENTS OF THE DAY, Chicago, April 29. Shortly after his arrival at the hotel today Cleveland re ceived a delegation composed of young girls representing the badge-makers union, who were anxious to present to I the chief magistrate a badge made by their artistic fingers. The emblem was duly presented and graciously accepted. and the young women retired. Imme- statement regarding a "bleached Wond" supposed to be' Williams wife. Stern hauser is fatally hurt. IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE. Albany, Or., April 29. In the circuit court today the jury In the trial of Morgan Wassom, for killing A. W. Grubbs, at Lebanon, returned a ver dict of murder in the second degree. The sentence of Imprisonment for life will be pronounced toy Judge Burnett on Wednesday, NOMINATED FOR A BISHOPRIC. Boston, April 29. Rev. Wm. Lawr ence, S. T. D.f Dean of the Episcopal Theological school at Cambridge, has been" nominated by the board of churchmen of the Episcopal church for the bishopric of Massachusetts, te succeed the late Phillip Brooks. A THREATENED FAMINE. Odessa, April 29. The abnormally cold weather continues and the wheat crop In the southern provinces is al most destroyed by cold, food prices ars rising, famine threatens, and the gov HAILSTORMS IN ILLINOIS. ; Quincy, III., April 29. The most se rious hailstorm known for years struck Quincy and vicinity today and did much damage to fruit and other trees. Windows and conservatories, were smashed all over town. Tho river is Omaha, April 29. The cut In passen ger rates made by the Santa. Fe today will probably lead to' a rate war of large dimeruf jns. The Union Pacific dlately after lunch, the president and ,rnmmt win probably be compelled to inis viemoon auinorizea lis agents at uiiwn, accompaniea Dy resident l ,33 the mebargo on grain. uenver, rueDio ana Leadvuie to meet "igginooinam, ana otner wona's Fair officials took carriages and drove to the White City for the purpose of hav ing a private view of the grounds and buildings. This evening. President Cleveland and Secretaries Carlisle, IT-rlrt and Morton, attended the thea tre as the guests of Mr. Hlgglnbothara, all cuts made the by the Sante Fe. DEMPSEY TO FIGHT SMITH. Portland, April 29. Jack Dempsey to-1 day accepted an offer from the Coney I Island Club, to fight Billy fimith for a purse of $6,000. MURDERED HIS MOTHER. Rockford, 111., April 29. Wm. Blake, aged 22, surrendered himself to tne sheriff this morning, confessing to hav ing shot and klllM hi" mother 5n her sleep, while he was drunk last moncay 'nlgnt. A . .. .