EXCLUSIVE TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT.
VOL. XL. NO. 130.
ASTORIA, OREGON, WEDNESDAY ATORNING, MAY 10, 1893.
PRICE. FIVE CENTS,
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
Continued till old stock is closed out
at cost. New Goods arriving sold at
liberal discount.
W. W. PARKER, Assignee.
May 15th
Dinsmore's Bankrupt Sale
Will Be Over,
And in order to close
out the entire stock we
have cut prices way
below the wholesale
price. Don't miss this
chance. It is the last
call. Come early and
avoid the rush. Yours
Truly, LEE KOHN.
SOCIETY MEETINGS.
Scandinavian Benevolent Society.
UEUULAK MEBTINCS OK THIS BOUhTY
at their rooms In Pythian building u eight
o'clock r. M.t on the 8cont and lourtu Tues
day! of each muiilh,
AC(i. DAMK.L80N Sectary.
Ooean fcincampme-.t No. 13, 1. O. O. F
IEULAK MEETINGS OK OCEAN EN
eauipmelit No. 13. 1. O. O. F., at the IMiie.
lu the Oild Fellows Kuilrtlutr, at seven p. M.,
on the second and fount) Mondays of each
month, 80J01. rnlug brethren cordially Invited,
Ry order 0. P.
Aatona Building & Loan .Association
rSHE KEUUI.AK MEKTlNUS OK T111H ASSO
JL elation a-e held at 8 P. . on the first
Wednesday of each moMtli. Oiuee on Genevieve
street, suulh ol Cheuanuul.
W. L. KOBB,
Secretary.
Uoiuoion Uouncu.
XR!iri,AR .MKKTIMIS, FIRST A10
1 third Tuesday evenings of each mouth
it'. 8 o'nloek.
swrPerxons dwiuing to have matters acted upon
by MiAGouticii.nl any regular meeting must
present the sami to the Auditor and Clerk,
on or before tlie Kridivy evening Drlor to the
1 oOHilay ou which the Council n.iinn ft reuulat
tr.Beti. K. OMiUKN,
Auditor and Police Judite.
Hoard of Pilot Commissioners,
mnfi REiULARMEETIS030FTIIISB0ARP,
L will he held on the first Monday, of each
month at 10 a. in. In the rooms of the Astoria
Chamber of Commerce. W. L. ROUB, Seo
JEFF'S RESTAURANT
-13 THE
Boa Ten Ton Restaurant in the Town
(And the Finest on the Coast'
Dinner Parlies, Banquets a Specialty
The Finest Wines and Liquors.
, G. A SIINSON & CO..
BLACKSMITHING
Ship and Cannery work, Horsesnoelng, Wag
ons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed
On Cass street, opposite toe I own Talk office
TtieOiipai and Gsnuins
(WORCESTERSHIRE)
Imparts the meat daliriooa urto and rast tt
EXTRACT
of a LKTTr.U from
aMtDlCALGEN.
TLEMAN at Mad
ru, to hia lirorhnr
at XVORCESTES,
Hay, 1831.
"TcTI
i.ea rntni.Ns'
that their ettuce in
highly stci2ed tn
India, end la In my In i r-.ji.
OpiHiOE,
Uie raopt "iix..'
j!ctalle. as well fW-3
ae nin-t wbf.iR. f.iAss'yl
EQAde."
ec-o that you get Lea & Perrin
Bipnatrre on errry bottle of Otiirinil h Genuine.
SAUCE
3
I GRAVIES
FISH,
HOT fc COED
pCl MEATS,
fc'&y, GAME,
3 tt'ELSH-
H&&EBITS,
I. CASE,
BANKER.
Transacts a General Bankinu Business.
Drafts drawn available in any par. of the 0
8 and Europe, and on Hong Kong, China,
Office Hours:-10 A. M. to 3 p. IS.
Odd Fellows Building, Astoria, Oregon.
I. W. CASE,
INSURANCE AGENT.
REPRESENTING
Germau-Anierioan, New York City, N. Y. '
Union Fire and Marine, of New Zealand.
National Fire and Marine Ins. Co., of Hartford.
Connecticut Fire Ins. Co., of Hartford.
Home Mutual Ins. Co., of San Francisco.
Phoenix, of London. I Imperial, of London.
New York Plate Glass Ins. Co.
THID
ASTORIA NATIONAL BANK
D0E3 A
GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
Accounts of Firms and Individuals Solicited
on Favorable Terms.
Interest paid on Time Deposits. Money
Loaned on Personal security.
Foreign and Domestic Exchange bought an1
Hold.
D. K. Warren, President '
1 V III I ....V. I...
f. n. niHHIH, umuici.
l.C. Dement, Vice President
it. a. n arran,
:. S. Wrlatat.
John Holmon, VDireotors.
n. mom peon,
Theo Braeker,
THE ASTOBIA SAVINGS BANK
Acts as trustee for corporations and Individ
uals. Deposits solicited
Interest will be allowed on savings deposits
as tollows; -
On ordinary savings biols 4 per cent, pei
annum.
On terra savings books 6 per cent, per annum
On certificates of deposit:
For throo uionthe, 4 per cent per annum.
For six months. 6 per cent per annum.
For twelve months, 6 per cent per annum.
I. W. CA8E - ;...Presldem
J. Q. A. BOWLBY Vice-President
FRANK P AT TON . Cashier
W. E. DEMENT - Secretary
disictow:
L W. Cow, J. Q. A. Bowlby, Gust Holmes.
C. H. Page, Beiij. Youn-r, A. B. Beed.
F. J. Taylar.
THE PORTLAND SAVINGS BANK
nr PORTLAND, OREOOIT.
Paid no cnpiuii ... .J260,000
durplns and profltn . 0,0
rKANK DEKCM, Pnsident.
D. P. THOMPSON, Vice-President
H. C. 8TB ATTON, Cashier
J". 23. WYATT
Dealer In - .
tettezrt Rati Ship Chanciliry.
Pur- fttl. riu-M Tarnl, Bl"iw!e '!!. Cot--tmi
Ciii "Hetr.o !.ni Tw n l-i"! "il,
VVro'iK" fi Jti ?(i:ke.. ii)vai!iJ.ed:ut Sails
Qrooorloe, JDto.
Ag:U-uItur;J Implemet'tJ', Sowing ila
ciach'iim, Pa.n J and Oils.
Carlylc Harris' Statement Gnen ta the
Press.
OftlTIOISM OF THE OOUET
Rev lew, tlia Cane and Make a Strong
Argument In Favor of HI, Aiih
tlun of Innocence.
Associated Press.
New York, May 9. The remains of
Carlyle W. Harris were burled In the
burial cemetery here this afternoon.
After the burial, Harris' last state
ment, sent by the warden to the pris
on department of the state was given
out. Harris, In this, his last writing,
opened with reference to the review of
his case by the governor. He canvasses
the review, refers to his giving himself
up when he learned of the warrant for
his arrest, and to his refusal of the
proffered means of escape from Sing
Sing, and then says, regarding the re
fusal of executive clemency '.
"The action of the court was not
Justified by the facts In the case, and
hence the public . outcry must be si
lenced by the seeming Justification of
the court In dutside facts. There Is an
Idea In the minds of many that at the
time of my wife's death I desired a
marriage with some other woman.
Such person was never found, nor does
she exist. No one had so many rea
sons for desiring my wife to live as I
had. She would have brought me
money and professional success; she
would have graced my home, and had
I known of her sad habit, It would have
been my happiness to shield and cure
her. May God In mercy bless and
guard those whom I leave behind, and
leave them peace. And now, face to
face with the greatest mystery known
to man, knowing that no concealment
nor untruth can mitigate my end, I
do solemnly declare I am. Innocent of
th.e.,cc!me..fQr. which I am to dje.'L ,. .
SERVICES OVER HARRIS' BODY.
New York, May 9. Private services
over tho body of Carlyle Harris were
held in the prison at Sing Sing this
morning, at which only his mother
and brother attended. A dramatic Inci
dent An connection with the service
was the dropping into the1 coffin, In ac
cordance with Harris' direction, the
affidavit of one of the Jurors in case of
an application for a new trial.
NEW MINISTER TO HAWAII.
Washington, May 9. Officials of the
state department tonight confirmed the
predictions heretofore made that ex
Representative Blount would be ap
pointed minister resident to Hawaii. It
has been supposed that Minister Stev
ens would remain In charge of the le
gation until the 24th of this month. It
is not known whether Stevens has been
Instructed forthwith to turn over the
legation to Commissioner Blount, who
has been appointed his successor. There
is reason to believe that Stevens will
not be allowed to remain In charge of
the legation until the 24th Inst., be
cause of his activity In behalf of an
nexation. It is further stated at the de
partment that Bowen and Sewell, who
went to Honolulu shortly after Com'
mlssloner Blount's arrival were active
In the effort to stimulate a sentiment
on the Islands In favor of annexation
and there is reason to believe they
sought to create the impression that
In so doing, they were representing the
president.
Secretary Gresham has informed
Minister Blount that the president re
pudiates everything said, and done by
these gentlemen. It will be remem
bered that Sewell was an applicant for
the "position of third assistant secre
tary the present administration but
failed to secure the appointment.
Washington
Members of the diplomatic corps In
Washlncrton expect that In the course
of a few months the Spanish govern
ment will elevate the legation In
Washington to the grade of an embas
sy.. Whether or not the Duke de Ver
agua will be appointed ambassador, as
the Chicago dispatch Indicates, no one
can say.
NO TRESPASSING ALLOWED.
Washington, May 9. Some time ago
the secretary of the Interior requested
the war department to send troops to
the Puyallup Indian reservation to
look Into the matter and today re
ceived a telegram stating that Ross
was preparing to do some grading and
had cut some timber. On receipt of
this Information instructions were sent
General Ruger commanding the depart
ment of the Columbia, directing him to
take the necessary steps to prevent
Ross from further pushing the work
In violation of the law.
THE RULE WORKS WELL.
Washington, May 9. One effect of
the president's order closing the exe
cutive mansion to office seekers, has
been a. change of the point of attack
from the president to the cabinet offi
cers, a considerable Increase In the
number of callers at each, department,
and a good deal of time consumed In
their reception. It is predicted that If
It continues, all the members of the
cabinet will adopt a precisely similar
nula to that of the president. The
hour beginning at 1 o'clock, and until
the assembling of the cabinet, was de
voted by the president this morning to
Interviews with representatives and
senators. Unlike former days, the dig
nitaries came along, and Without ex
ception the congressmen were delight
ed with the president's new rule, and
exprtjesed themselves accordingly.
MUST ATTEND TO BUSINESS.
Washington; May 9. Secretary Her
bert has authorized a statement that
he will decline to extend leaves of ab
sence to any officer of the navy who Is
engaged in private business. He will
not Interfere with the orders of his
predecessor, but will grant no new
leaves of this kind, and will call In
all these already granted at th6 expi
ration of the time assigned to them.
The secretary says he does not think
it right that officers educated by the
government should be permitted for
their own private advantage, to utilize
thejr knowledge and experience against
th government and at the same time
remain on Its pay roll. This decision
applies to officers who are employed by
private firms, those employed on lect
uring toura, and those engaged In a pri
vate capacity at the World's Fair.
THE KAISER DISAPPOINTED.
Berlin, May 9. While reviewing the
troops In the field at Templehofer to
day, the German emperor ordered the
principal officers of the Imperial guard
to gather around him and addressed
them as follows:
"I have been seriously disappointed
tn the patriotism of the late relchstag.
I hope the coming relchstag will adopt
the military bill, but If It should refuse
to abopt It, I am determined to carry
the bill."
GERMANY EXCITED.
Berlin, May 9. The speech by the
omoeror- tncln-v .Jn.whlch.-he declared
he would stake all In his power to ob
tain the enactment of the army bill,
caused enormous excitement among
the people. There is a profound and
widespread impression that the em
peror would not hesitate to risk a con
flict with the new relchstag should It
prove hostile to the bill. Leading men
In German politics, who heard of the
emperor's speech, now consider that he
has embarked on a policy of Prussian
high toryism, and that the chances of
the frelsslnzge party being about mod
erate, the liberal era has vanished.
COUDERT FINISHES.
Paris, May 9. Coudert, of counsel for
the United States, continued hle argu
ment today In. the Bering Sea hear
ing. He quoted from the counter case
of Breat Britain, which he argued vir
tually confirmed his contention that
pelaglo sealing was gradually destroy
ing the seal species. He read and com
mented oh the evidence of leading fur
riers, showing that seals captured by
pelagic hunters were chiefly females.
When Mr. Coudert finished his speech,
Baron de Courcel, president of the
tribunal, said to him:
"We thank you for the great ability,
liveliness and humor with which you
have carried us over what would have
otherwise have been a rather dreary
field of questions."
CONDUCTORS IN SESSION.
Toledo, O., May 9. About one thous
and delegates are attending the annual
session of the Order of Conductors, In
cluding their wives who have an or
ganization known as The Ladles' Aux
iliary. Governor McKlnley Who came
from Columbus especially to make the
conductors welcome to the state of
Ohio, received an ovation.
DID A BIG BUSINESS.
Sioux City, Iowa, May 9. The assig
nee of the Union and Trust Co. has
completed his schedule of the assets
and liabilities. They are enormously
greater than was at first supposed,
amounting, actual and contingent, to
nearly $8,0-30,000.
LIABILITIES . TWELVE MILLION.
Melbourne, May 9. Tho Bank of Vic
toria (limited) has suspended. The fail
ure Is a very Important one, as the
bank has many branches and a London
office. The capital was 1,200,000 pounds,
but the liabilities will be double that
sum.
, CATHOLIC KNIGHTS ASSEMBLE.
Chicago, May 9. The supreme Coun
cil of Catholic Knights of America
began an important session here today
with representatives present from
every state in the union.
THE SQUADRON BREAKING UP.
New York, May 9. The squadron of
war ships which have been In Amer
ican waters for several weeks, will be
gin to break up tomorrow, when the
British fleet will depart.
THE ATTENDEE AT THE FAIR
Fine Weather Brings the Spectator.
Ont in Thousand
MISS O0U8III&' CASE SETTLED
The Chemical National Hank's Failure
Ilia Principal Topic of Discussion
Among Exhibitors.
Associated Press.
Chicago, May 9. Since the day that
the president opened the fair, there
has been no day when the attendance
was larger and the weather more pro
pitlons. From early morning until late
this afternoon, thousands crowded to
the gates.
Among exhibitors the failure of the
Chemical bank was the principal topic
of discussion. Most of the foreigners
had deposited money with the bank,
and their letters of credit were hon
ored at that Institution. As soon as It
became generally known that the bank
had closed, a crowd gathered around
the doors and waited patiently for the
appearance of Cashier Brayton. That
gentleman did not put In an appear
ance, having been summoned down
town to consult with the officials of the
bank. Strenuous efforts were made by
depositors to get In, but the clerks
kept the donrs locked.. Considerable
excitement prevailed for a time, but
things quieted down when It was stat
ed that tho bank expected to pay In
full. Soma of the depositors, however,
refused to be comforted, as a great
many of them from out of town had
no means to replenish their exchequers
at short notice.
At a meeting of the national com
mission this afemoon, a Committee of
six was appointed to Investigate the
matter and report aa to the advisabil
ity of permitting the bank to resume
business on the grounds.
The petition of Phoebe Cousins, of
Missouri, setting forth her claims with
regura to memDermup, ciuur up, cum
the Judiciary committee reported that
Miss Cousins cannot be regarded In
any sense aa a member. This settles
her status unless she takes other ac
tion. Reports from committees on work on
the different buildings were then re
ceived. .The fisheries building was well
advanced, but the grounds and build
ings of the live stock department are
not ready.though the chief of the de
partment thinks there is ample time
and that he will have all in readlnes
by the time they are needed. Accord
ing to the report not a single exhibitor
Is yet In attendance, nor are there any
exhibits. The date of entry for horse
and cattle is therefore changed from
June 15 to July 15, and for sheep from
July 1 to August 1.
The mines and Imlnlng exhibit It
probably the most advanced on thi
ground. The committee finds the In
stallation almost complete. The com
mittee on forestry reports a deplorable
state of affairs In that department
Chairman St. Clair stated tha no ont
competent to have charge of that In
teresting exhibit had been appointed.
The report on the electrical depart
ment showed that the work there it
very backward.
THE CHEMICAL BANK FAILURE.
Chicago, May .- soon, as the
news of the trouble In the affairs of
the Chemical National Bank became
known at the World's Fair grounds
this morning, an anxious crowd gath.
ered around the branch of the bank,
which is the official bank of the
World's Fair and located in the ad
ministration building. The doors,
however, were tightly closed and no
body could learn anything as to the
prospects of getting money.
As anticipated the main bank has
also closed. The capital of the bank
was $1,000,000. It Is expected the de
positors will be paid in full. The fall
ure had no effect financial circles.
Poor Judgment iif'njiklng loans and
the monetary stringency was the cause
of the failure.
Bank Examiner Sturges said the
Chemical Bank failure Is not a bad
one, but from what he knows so far,
thinks It Is a complete one. This Is
considered to point tothe fact that a
resumption of business is not at all
likely. He gave assurance that dfe-
posltors would not lose anything. The
general opinion among financial men
is that the trouble came through bad
management and poor Investments.
The World's Fair directors have made
ample provisions for the payment of
all foreign exhibitors and foreign com
mlssloners who have deposited funds
In the World's Fair branch of the bank.
THE ATTENDANCE INCREASING.
Chicago, May 9. Old Sol sent bright
and cheerful rays upon the white city
today. Up to noon the estimated vis
itors already upon the grounds would
indicate that yesterday's attendance of
20,97$ had already been exceeded. In
comparing tho attendance here yester
day with the corresponding day at the
Philadelphia Centennial, it Is shown
that 8,873 more persons paid for admls
olon here than at the Centennial. The
programme for' the day Includes exer
cises by the Catholic Knights of Amer
ica, this being their day at the fair.
UNJUSTLY GENEROUS. . . i
Chicago, May 9. County Treasurer .
Kern said today, that his cashier, Fe
lix Schwelstbal, took $42,000 to tide
along Michael Schwelstbal the banker
who failed sometime ago. Michael was
a brother of Felix, and both thought
the embarrassment would be only tem
porary, ,soj Felix ga,ve Michael the
cash and put his checks in the drawer
as cash. When Treasurer Kern, after
the failure of Schwelstbal bank, sus
pecting something was wrong, exam
ined the cash, he discovered it was
short $42,000. Felix turned over $30,000
worth of real estate to two of his
bondsmen who promptly handed Mr.
Kern $21,000 cash. The other two bonds
men refused - to pay their share and
suits will be Instituted.
FOUND A WATERY GRAVE.
Corvallls May 9. Last night the
steamer Hoag came to this city with
an excursion party from Albany. The
boat remained here an hour and about
150 Corvallls people Joined the excur
sion on the return trip. It was very
dark at the landing, and In some man
ner Carey Crawford of Albany, a
young man about 20. years of age, .
stepped off the wharf Into the water. '
The cry of "man overboard" created
some excitement and in the Jostle of
the crowd two others were pushed Into
the water. These were rescued, but
young Crawford's body sank out of
Jlght. A searching party have been on "
the river all day, but the body has not
yet been recovered.
THE UNION IN THE RATE WAR.
Omaha, May 9. The Union Pacific
today took a hand In the Colorado rate
war by Issuing an order to sell tickets
from Utah common points to Colorado
common points for $13, round trip,
$26. The prevailing rates are between
$25 and $35.
Grands today announced a rate of $2
from Denver to Pueblo, an Increase of
$1 over the rates between these points
he last fortnight, and at the same
time declares that It will not ' make
any further reduction or take action
of any sort until after May 20, th the
date( on which the Atchison withdraws
from the Western Passenger Associa
tion. Trouble Is feared after that date.'
REPUBLICANS AT LOUISVILLE.
Louisville, Ky May 9. The republi
can leaders of the various national re
publican organizations continue to ar-'
rive. It Is estimated that by tonight
there will, be at least 0000 strangers In
the city. The republican national com
mittee will hold an informal meeting
tonight, hut It is not probable will elect
)fflcers before tomorrow or Thursday.
The national league republican clubs
meet tomorrow, and elect officers
Thursday.
NEW YORK STOCKS.
New York, May 9. The stock mar
ket was erratic In movement through
out the day. There were short rallies
at Intervals, but the tendency of prices
was, In the main downward, owing to
reports that the government crop re
port tomorrow will be most favorable
and the collapse of the Chemical Na
tional bank, of Chicago, which led to
rumors affecting the credit of other
financial institutions of the city.
JEFFERSON DAVIS' REMAINS.
Richmond, Va., May 9.-The arrange
ments for the re-Interment of the re
mains of Jefferson Davis here on May
3lBt have been completed. On the 28tli
Governor Foster, In a brief address,
will commit the remains to an escort,
a special train will leave New Orleans
that night, and a mammoth demonstra
tion will be made all along the route.
The body will lie In state here one day
after Its arrival.
IN JUDGE LYNCH'S COURT.
Camden, May 9. Three negroes were
lynched at Darden early this morning
by a mob of 300 for a murderous as
sault made Saturday on Jesse T. Nor
man, a prominent young business man
of that place. Norman died from the
wounds, inflicted with an ax upon his
head as he was returning home from
his store at midnight.
SERIOUS CHARGES.
Washington, May 9. Secretary Car
lisle has appointed Charles S. Falrchlld.
New York; Daniel Magone, Ogdens
bueg, N. Y., and Polndexter Dunn,
Ark., a committee to investigate the
New York custom huse. Charges of
incomptency, fraud and corruption are
made. '
A QUARANTINE ORDERED.
Bremen, May 9.-The authorities of
this port have ordered a quarantine
against all vessels arriving from
French ports. The action Is due to the
spread of cholera In Frange, .
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