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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1896)
.1 - A ' i ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SAVE TIME The Dally Astorlan Has a B'.ui AND PlRDUNKNT Expunav How? Mllli W orry FmHy Circulation. An "Ad" Ml.TH rR THAU Timrs TIMM AH LAXit A THAT OP ANY 07HIH PAPM in Astoria. In Tim AT" tatuM "Wn.nl Column. I ICXCLUSIVK TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT. Vli. XLV. ASTORIA, OKKfiON, Tl KSlAY MOKNIXU, liKCKMIiKU IS, lU'.lli. NO. New To-day smct.v,!, to coi ruM) Tmmsr.x Largest and Finest Lines of Holiday Goods In the City.... Toys. Toys, Toy I Mis In endless vurlii). Iron nnl wixsl waKoiis; Velo cipede wagons; (lull carriages. Photo mid autograph albums; tine china and Venetian glass ware. i lirlstma and New Yar cards. Large aa-ortuicnt f lMxka In I I t style lit bindings. l ull ninl iiainlnt' our sto. k. GRIFFIN & REED CITY BOOK STORE CAN Hf; PLACED TO BETTER ADVANTAGE IN ... AT FOARD & Than NO TRASH HIT bOOl). istirii AND (lltNr.ML IKtr.NT Clarkson & McKvin LONG FIR PILING Promptly Furnlshel Astoria Asphalt and Roofing Co. h All Work HcMtf lnlntlnii and Kalrltt Usky Woof. J. A KASTAHKND, OENEHAL CONTRACTOR, HOUSE, BRIDGE AND DQHARF BUILDER HIIUHIt MOVKH. Niihm Moving Tool, lor K.nl. ASTORIA OKBOON Emil Schacht ftHGfllTEGT GEO. NIC0LL, Assistant. OFFICE: Kopp's Hw Brewery B.F.AliilEN&SON Will P.p.r. Artists' M.UrUli. Paints, OMt, GUM. tc. J.p.nn. Mtttlngt, Ruftand Bamboo Guodi 6s Cc mmerclnl Htreet. F. B. Morgan PASSBNdnit AOHNT O. R. & N. Company Columbia River Kouts 254 Vnshlnntnn St. Cor. Third Portland, Or. ALLEN'S Cut Rate Ticket Office. ...inCATKICAL IIOOHINt; k Sl'tCI ALT Y.. mm Tiiiuii bt., roKTLAM, n. A. V. ALLEN, DEALER IN Groceries, Flour, FeeJ, Provisions, Fruits Vegetables, Crockery, Glass and Plated Ware. Loggers' Supplies. Cor. Tenth and Commercial treat. Men's Boys' and Youth's CALF and f nlf QhnpQ CKACK-PKOOF wim iIU-S WcltM Cork SoIcm ' New Toch Columbia Shoe Co. 523 Commercial St. Holiday Goods STOKES' at Any Place In Town Boom Company 216 and 217 Chamter of Commerce Portland. Oregon I.KAVK OK l Fit t as niXMiK- AL HTKICICT- Guaranteed N. JEN5CN and K. O. HANSEN J. B. WYATT, Phont No. 68 AMorla, Orfa Hardware, Ship Chandlery, Groceries, Provieions, PAINTS and OILS. peclal Atttalloa Paid Is Supplying Ship. SEASIDE SRWM- A complete stock of lumber on hand In the rough or dresaed. Flooring, rus tic, celling, and all kinds of flnlnh; mouldings and shingles; also bracket work done to order. Terms reasonable and prices at bedrock. All orders promptly attended to. Office and yard at mill. H. F. U LOO AN, Prop'r. Seaside, Oregon. UNION MEAT CO. SHIELD BRAND fiAflS, BAGON, MRD CONDENSED MEATS GUARANTEED THE BEST ...IN THE MARKET... Cor. 4th and Glisan Sts PORTLAND OREGON AHTOKIA IRON WOHKW Concoaly St,, loot of Jackion, Aitorla. General Machinists and Boiler Makesr Land and Marin Englnti. Boll.r work, Sl.aa boat and Canntry Work a Specialty, Csitlsgt of All D.Krlptlnna Made to Ordar oc Short Nottca. John Fox.. ..President and Superintendent A. L. Fox Vlo President O D. Prael Secretary First National Bank, Treasurer THE INDIGNATION OF THE SPANISH Maks It Xcu-viry to Protect Our LimmiI in Havana. IKIISII SKiNS OF HOSTILITY I'd. y iK'ti'i Like American 0lnl Mit' I -n ( 'pinion of Sena tors ninl llepreiiitatlvc. lUVHiiii, I ..ifilttTf 14. The t'nlted HtaP-s consulate In thl fit jr Is under special amird or aimed ixilli wimn. The precaution taken by the Spanish hu ihorltlcs owing l" Hi" f'"r that he lii.llKimllwi expressed by Spanish sym pathizers Kiilnl the United States la clew uf the new from there of ths ardent swnpathy Ml Hh lb- liwur- iti-nin hvt lh" I'-iuli of Antonio Mniio ninl Hi" mII. khiI'.iih ihiT of tlie runnni'r In w hli li h- Ililiti tn t tic nJ.-ti. f of I'mmul (li-niTuI hrv (Iik i iiimiilni" In in luu-K'1 'f Vl-i--('.n- aul (icnciul J '- li A. HiirlriKr. WaAliliiKton. I'.-.i-miImt M.-TJie re-pil-J Kiij.Kliiiitnin f Miu'oo ruui r Vlii'll.il Int' fut In tli ("uln iueilon In thM h'HiH', mihoiiKh It Is hanlly like ly that ihi- lnt-rm: will be prKlu ilve f any wutlv anion. Th rrjirwn tailvra arp ur.iinliiiou In dcnounilnic thH,mflhol l.y which II Is allrgwl the I'ulwn li'ivl-T waa witrai'innl to his i-a!h. alihoUKh many of them say that tlif Information up to date la InnulTl olmt to JuHiiny any amuniitlon by con tends that XUipo waa asaiitlna.lel. fall. In the annate, renewed attention to the Cuban qurttlon by three reo lutlonn. one helnit a bitter denuncia tion f tin- nianiivr In which It la al I' UoJ lSiiieral Anmnlo Maren haul been kllh-d vhll.' u n.l.-r a flax of truce. The olhiT rveuliitlona hy Call rejueatfd the prcnMrlit lo ili-iuaiiil the release of Cnlti-d Htuti prlAoncra at the Hpanlnh n-iial K-ill.-mi nt n the Inland of C'euta, an 'I Im nkv tin- aectvlnry of state for a IUt of Americans held In Spanish ptlvns. , , . . . - - INTKKSTATK t'H.MMEIiCE LA W. liou- the ilallwsy Problem Apcar Whi'it Vleel Knun a Practical Htati'lKlnt. It Ims twen nine years slnn- conurces tlrst undi-rtook I lie tiuk of rvgtilatltiK th opcratlniis of tin- railways, and the tufy of those yctirs has done little more than show the dilllculty of the work then undertaken. . The act of cuim-rens to retaliate com nierco betwwn the slates, ' commonly know n aa the lnteretule commerce law, was the resiMinse to a popular and very general deniHiiil that the govern ment take me action to prvVcnt abUHoa that had grown up In connec tion with the the rnte-titaklng xiver whcrvby.certaln localltU-s or certain In illvlilunls of the same locality, were given undue advantage In freight charges. The right of congrees to regulate commerce between the states Is clearly given by the coiiMtltutlon. The neces sity of aucji a law, nirt only to pro tect people from unreasonable rates. or unjust discrimination, but also for the conservation of the railroads them selves. Is becoming more and more ap parent every day. . .- In fact, the operation of the present law tends to )v that the min imum rates are as necessary to pro tect the security-holders, as maximum rates are to protect the shippers. The average charge per mile for the trans portation of passengers or freight Is extremely low, and yet It Is a curious fact that, while the charge for trans portation In this country Is but one hnlf the charge for a like service In lOurnpe, the rates of freight In some sections are so high as to be nearly prohibitive, and this, too, In the thickly settled section of the country. It Is this Inequality of rates that seems to be the greatest present evil, and one which as yet the roads them selves have been unable to handle sat isfactorily, so that It would appear to be absolutely necessary to have some controlling pow er outside and Independ ent of the nuuls themselves. The Intention of the Interstate com merce law was good. That Its result has been largely a failure has been due partly to the vnstness and com plexity of the subject 111 hand and the Inexperience of the frnmers of the law, but more because. Instead of enacting a general law, creating; a commission on Just and stable principles, and plac ing the whole subject under their con trol, congrvsa undertook to make cer tain specific acts of railway operation unlawful. It followed as a logical se ntience that all acts not speclllcally de clared to be unlawful were permitted. It created a commission to carry out the provisions of Its act, but did not give them authority to enforce their decrees. The commission w as formed on lines that are not In strict accord with the spirt of equity. Owing: to the public ..chiirootor of railways, In dealing with HWils problem three parties must be considered. The government, which Is the people acting as a whole; the pub lic, the people In their Individual ca pacities; and the railroad themselves. While the rullr"a'l nnd shipper are most Immediately i "iK-ern" '1 In each eparatu transaction, tlm f unilumcntnl and controllng power must always be the governiiii lit; and this up plica not only Pi the making; of rates i.f trans portation, but to the pnitoctlon of th properly Itself. To ubtaln the Ix-st r sults the rlk'hts of all Interests must b fully protected the railroad as well as the slil pliers. To be Just requires a full knowledge of the subject In hand as well as honesty of purpose. Ho It would seem that the railway commission shouM be cinxsed of rep resentatives of the shipping Inien-als. the railways, and the government. If a commission of nine ne rimers were to b appointed by the president, three inn the nomination of the shipping In- leresis, but not personally Interested In business, who would know the de j mands of the trade) three on the noml I ntlon of the railways, who would know I of the ability of the roads to meet : these demands, but who are n;t per j sonally ln)ereati-1 In any road; and j three on the nomination of the supreme court, who would know If the agree 'menia that the representatives of the i shippers and railways might reach fon- formed to the law of the land. It is ' highly probable hat better results J would be obtained tjtian under the pres 'ent arrangement. I The (vnnmlsslofi should hold office ' during good behavior. Coder such con Idltlona It would seem proper to leave all detail as to rates and method of ; operation. Including the long and short haul clause and the anti-pooling clause ! to the discretion of the commission. j The commission should have final au thority in all rates, both passenger and freight. In this rentect. ,l decisions I should have the .force of a fi-deral .court. No charter should be granted I for any new road without the approval ! of the commission. Thle country Is to- i day burdened by unnecessary roads. ' that do not now pay and may never pay, that were built simply to enrich I some construction company. i In this connection It might be well to make It a criminal offense for any ; omrer or director of any road to be Interested In any way In any contract made by that company. The present commission has rendered one very valuable service In the sta Jtlatlcs they have4ollevteU with great care and labor. They are worthy of careful study. They will soften many harsh Judgments against the great raJ- 'uay Interests and go far toward a fairer and more permanent settlement of this question. The figures show that 'notwithstanding the many faults the railways have been guilty of this rein- try has the best railway service In the j world; that the wages paid are the ' highest In the world, but they earn less than three percent on the capital ; Invested. ThM Is not a large return and any rush or III advised legislation might materially reduce this, J Legislation, to be Just, must protect I those who own the roads as well as 1 those that use them. ! CHARLES W. WELLS. TOWAGE CHARGES. I What Ship Masters Think of Charters and Towage Rates. ! The question of towage rates ajid charters was under dlscussdon Sunday ; evening by several ship masters. Seklng for the group, Captain Tag gart. of the Royal Gtorge, said he : thought the time was near when they i could get cargoes at Astoria and avoid ,the heavy charges and delays Incident I to tikklng a vessel up to Portland to ' load. "When you get your railroad. !and with the facilities afforded by the lucks at the Carscades for transporta tion by barge from the upper river, we j certainly will make a saving of many 'dollars expense. Your harbor here Is a safe and commodious one, and I for i one w ill be glad when w e will not have 'to go any further. I remember paying one towage bill of about J1700 from sea ' to Portland and back to sea, This year jthe rates are somewhat more reason- able. Pilotage charges should also be j reduced as well as the towage charges, i and I consider that the rates charged for shifting vessels In the harbor at Portland, are excessive. "You understand, of course,-that with loading In Astoria the reductions in pi lotage and towage and the avoidance of transfer from Astoria to Portland and return will very considerably lessen the Insurance on deep sea carriers. Several vessels are now waiting In your harbor for better charter rates, which under existing conditions are unobtain able.. The Persian and Trovlnce are Included In the lot." Captain Carnegie gave It as his opin ion that when the time should arrive for cargoes to be loaded In Astoria, not only would vessel owners secure better rates of Insurance, but they would se cure better charter rates and be on an equality with San Francisco. A VALUELESS ARTICLE. Barker Dufferly ought to go and soak his head. Gruff Humph! He couldn"t get any thing on It. Truth. MAKING ADVANCES. She You should speak to papa first. You don't expect him to make the ad vances, do you? He Well, If he doesn't, how can we get married? THE DAY'S DOINGS IHONCRESS Semite Dues Little or Nothing, but Aijrtes on Christmas Holiday. HOUSE SUSTAINS THE VETO Maceo's Ibportrd Assassination Dis cussed on tlw lloor of the house No Kesolutlons Passed. Washington, iM-cember H. The final vote on the Immigration bill will it t;.k n In the seriate next Thursday, at S p. in., according to an agreement reach ed today. Little doubt is entertained as to the passage of the measure, as it has already passed the house, and will be In conference before the holidays. Chandler and Mitchell, of Oregon, had a brier tilt when tne resolution for the election of a United States senator by popular vote came up as a special rder. Chandler said he had hoped this "Popullstlc proposition" had had Its day and be was surprised to hear It urged by the Oregon senator. When It came to a vote, he hoped to sea the "McKlnley Republicans, silver Repub licans. Ilryan Democrats and Palmer snd Huckru-r Democrat, all vote against this plan, leaving only the Pop ulists to support it." Mitchell dissented from the Idea that this was a "Populist proposition." It had come from a Republican commit tee and would receive more than one- half the Republican votes of the sen ate. Mitchell amid the resolution could go over, but he would urge It to a vote at the first opportunity. Quay arose and remarked suggestively that the Oregon senator should not push his resolution, for there might be developments In his state which would assist the theory of the resolution so a little delay might aid its prospects. Heyond agreeing to a two weeks' hol iday recess, beginning December 12, the proceedings of the house today were. almost entirely devoid of public Inter est. Most of the day was spent In a struggle over the,bllJof Morse, pf Mas sachusetts, to render the laws relating to the sale of Intoxicating liquors In the District of Columbia more strin gent. The opiKwItlon was Inclined to filibuster against the measure, but It finally passed. The president's veto to the pension if Lydia A. Taft, a divorced widow, was sustained, 98 to 85 two-thirds not vot ing to over-ride the president's disap proval. Several minor relief bills were pre sented. The reported assassination of Maceo, the Cuban patriot, and Its effect on the attitude of the country toward the revo lutionists was almost the sole topic of conversation on the floor before the house met, and It waa the general ex pectation that some radically sensa tional resolutions would be introduced. No resolutions, however, were offered. The house leaders are disposed to be conservative In their treatment of the Cuban question and most of them be lieve with, President Cleveland that there should be no intervention by this congress This is understood to be the opinion held by Speaker Reed and Mr. Hill. ' New York, December 14. Governor Morton denies explicitly that he sent a message to President Cleveland sugges Ing that he invite President-elect Mc Klnley to Washington for the purpose of conferring on the Cuban question. OVERDRAWN ACCOUNTS. Indian Famine Not So Bad as It Was Pictured. London, December 14. The Calcutta Englishman, of November 15, contends that the home officials are utterly at fault in regard to the dimensions of the famine. It adds that practically every province is involved, and asserts that such errors at the outset may result In irretrievable disaster and suffering be fore the crisis Is over. Referring to the Indian outlook, the Mark Lane Express says: "The Indian rains are too late to allow of anything like the average area of sown wheat for 1S97." Commenting on depression here the Mark Lane Express says: "The quan tity of wheat forced on an unwilling market in damp, close weather, ao cou its for the present condition of the English market, the downward ten dency belag aided by the government estimate which carries weight, though It is generally regarded as excessive." In conclusion the Express predicts that a recovery of prices is probable within a week If anything like season able winter weather prevails." MIDAS' NARROW EbcAPE. On the Anniversary of the Flotbeck's Trouble. South Bend., Wrn., December 14. Yes terday morning the Iron vessel Midas, from Marsport, England, and bound for the Columbia river for orders, come into Willaia Harbor in distress and Is now anchored off Tokelund. She had been driven too close in shore to beat off, and when first Been at the North Cove lighthouse waa In the breakers. ifefore (he tug Traveller could get up steam to go to her assistance, the ves sel was seen to h-ad squarely for the entrance to the bay, passing over the south spit without Injury. Just a year ago to the hour the German vessel Klotbeck, from Hamburg, waa caught In the same predicament and had an equally narrow escape. WO MONET. New York, December 14. It Is nald i that the net pnsllts of the six day bi cycle race In Madison Square Garden were 137.000. Edward Hale, the winner, will probably make 15,000 by his w eek's work. The flirt prize was $1,100 and he was paid for riding a certain wheel, the tires, saddle, etc. BURIED IN GREENWOOD. The Remains, of Gus Iverson Away to Rest. Laid Sunday noon hundreds attended the funeral ervlce held In the hall of the Red Men under the auspices of the or der, over the remains of the late Gus Iverson. The Astoria Military Band furnished the music, and it required two boats, the Electric and the May flower, to convey the funeral procession to Greenwood. The Rev. Mr. McCormac conducted the service for the church, and In his opening remark stated that he had known the deceased for many years; that he had married him and christened his children, and was satisfied that he had died a christian. From the story of Lazarus, raised from the dead, the minister drew an affecting lesson on the resurrection. j For the order of Red Men, Judge A. A. Cleveland delivered the address, which was one of the most touching and eloquent discourses ever heard in the halls of a secret order in this city. "Inasmuch as ye have done It unto the least of these ye have done it unto me." The speaker said that he had known Brother Iverson personally, that he had ministered unto the sick, watched with the dying, and helped to bury the dead. and that he knew that the widow and Ington. were dismissed by the court, the orphans of the deceased brother " would be taken care of by the order. Portland. December 14. The decistoa When the speaker stopped his discourse S tn United States supreme court to there waa not a dry eye In the room. ln th Quadrant case settles title to . At the cemetery the beautiful and abOTn rre ot valuable land in unl-jue ceremony of the Red Men. the W ashington county. More than 500 set releasing of the dove at the grave, was : e nd " tn wlu very Impressive. Despite the stormy,'- enabled to get title to their weather and incessant rain, a large 'ands. funeral was conducted from start to J The Question consists of a finish without an accident to mar the .Quadrant shaped tract having a radius occasion. r 160 miles situated adjacent to a point - 'above the railroad Vhich 'was started KATTE'S SUCCESS. The Versatile Actress Plays to an Ap- preciath-e Audience. Miss Katie Putnam, the vivacious and versatile actress, appeared at the nlng South from ne&I Hlllsboro to Mc Columbia last night before a fair-sized j Minnville, while the railroad company and appreciative audience. A cleaner, ' claimed that the whole was one con more wholesome, and better balanced j tlnuous road and they were entitled ts presentation of any drama has not been : a grant ten miles In width along the seen in this city In years. Miss Putnam on the stage Is petite, beautiful, and accomplished. Her every- action means something and last night she had her audience en rapport. Her encores were frequent and hearty. Cor- poral Stumps and Biddy Flynn were j bought claims from the railroad eom the two funny people and Mr. Woodson ' pany quit paying them and entered and Miss Sadie Radcllffe did full Jus- tlce to the most peculiarly entertaining characters. Miss Putnam's entire sup- port was good, each character being well sustained, none of them being over done. In the play for tonight, "Love Finds a Way, It is safe to say that while the character of the drama Is entirely different. It will be found as Interest ing and full of life as "The Old Lime Kiln." The Columbia should be packed ' appealed to the supreme court of the to the roof, as it ts seldom that As- j United States, which has now reversed torlans have the pleasure of witnessing the court of appeals and sustained such finished performances. I Judge Bellinger. ' i The settlers who have taken their A STAUNCH SAILER. 'claims under the government will re- ' Jolce at this decision. Those who have In the Face of a Heavy Storm the Del- j been paying the railroad company will rairnie Makes Port. probably endeavor to secure the return . , , . .. ... . . , iOf their money and there will be lnter Captaln Davis, of the British ship , . , Delcalrnle, Is Justly proud of the sailing qualities of his staunch vessel, and of the bravery and ability of his men. The captain mada an unusually rough passage from Japan, and encountered eastnortheast gales nearly all the way. Approaching tho mou;h of the Colum bia Sunday, and being anxious to reach ! port, the captain made a bold strike for the harbor. On the following night a heavy gale came on from the south southeast, which almost drove him on the shore. But the ship being a good and true one, and being well manned, he managed to work her off from the lee shore into a safe position. Yesterday he secured a pilot and tug and came into harbor all right.; The presidential message Is so weak In proportion to Its size that It can hardly support its own weight. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. 8. Gov't Report " "Nig, ABSOLUTELY PURE THE OUADRANT "CASE SETTLED Hundreds of Orcijon Settlers Gi Title to Their Lands. THE SOUTH ERN PACIFIC LOSES iupreme Court of the United States Sustains Judge Bellinger's Decision 200, voo Acrea Involved. Washington, December 14- Chief Jus tic Fuller announced today tha opinio of the court, in the case of the United States vs. the Oregon and California and Oregon Central Railway Com panies, Involving the titles to valuable lands near Portland, Oregon, reversing the decision of the circuit court of ap peals for the ninth circuit. ' The case is, what I known aa the quadrant case. The decision of the cir cuit court for the district of Oregon found In favor of the government's con tention, but was reversed by the cir cuit court of appeals. The chief Justice's opinion In tuna reverse the circuit court of appeals and sustains the circuit court and gov ernment contention. About MO.0OS acrea In Washington county are Involv ed In the decision. In the case of Charles W. Nordstrom vs. the state of Washington, the opin ion of the state supreme court was af firmed. Nordstrom Is under sentence to be hanged for murder. The decision will have the effect of confirming the sentence. He made an effort to have the verdict of the court below reversed because the proceedings against him were based on the process of Informa tion rather than Indictment by tha Judge, . The cases of Harry Kramer, charged with murder, and Adoiph Krug, defal cation, also from the state of Wash- ; to run from Portland to Astoria, stopp ed and turned at a right angle and ran south to McMinnville. The govern- jment claimed that there were two roads to which grants were given, the Port- ' land and Astoria road, and one run- whole line. When the grant on the line from Hlllsboro to Astoria lapsed many of the settlers, considering this quadrant tract government land, took up homesteads and pre-emption claims from the government. Many who had 1 their claims under the law as public lands and some have kept on paying; I the railroad company till this time. The i government finally brought suit In the . United States district court to quiet ; title to these lands and the case was decided ln favor of the government by -Judge Bellinger some three years ago. The company appealed the case to the circuit court of appeals and it 'reversed Judge Bellinger. The government then THE MARKETS. San Francisco, December 14. Hops, Sy9 cents. New York, December 14. Hops, quiet. Llverpol, December 14. Wheat, spot, quiet; demand, poor; No. t red winter, nominal; No. J'sprlng, 6s S-id; No. 1 hard Manitoba, nominal; No. 1 Califor nia. 7s 3d. London. December 14. Hops, Pacific Coast. 3 10i CHOATE A CANDIDATE. ' New York, DecemberM. Joseph H. Choate has written a letter announc ing that he will be a oandidate for elec tion to the United States Eenate to suc ceed David B. Hill.