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Astoria Public Library iAsUrin Or ill i 1 VOIi. XlilV, NO. 14. ASTUK1A. (IliWiUA, IllLKSUAi Jfljaui Money's Slipping Through Your Fingers.

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Correspondence Solicited. Catalogues Mulled Free on Application. W. W. KIMBALL CO.

Manufacturers. Main Office and warerooms, 243-253 Wabash Chicago, III. and Warerooms, Portland, Oregon. V. MOORE, manager.

4(1 cenrg pnnnd. Pet coal oil rer case tl.RO 2214 California symp pal LOO Sap-ilia per dozen bars. 8.JO and will make yon p'cinl prices 146 Front St. Portland. EXCLUSIVE TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT.

i dim ex Scores of Dead and Dying Gathered From the Ruins. THE WORK OF AN INCENDIARY. Nearly 200 People Were Injured, Jfany of Whom Will Die-Other News. As90clalted Press. Bait Lake, Jan.

10. The Tribune's special from Butte this morning says that Investigation but adds to the horrors of last night's terrible accident. Nearly all the dead 'bodies have been removed from the scarred and furrowed ground, mut mammoth heaps or de bris, charred remains of buildings, Wfirnprl and Khnftarart ti -a ni! the mangled bodies of dead horses are the most eloquent reminders of the ter- rible work nf th fnt.fui ih, Tn addition to the sickening slaughter of1 a i I ertv is areat. Nothlnsr fh (huu- ty.J. a "1'jnj yi n-u, aim viiv streeu of the city glisten and sparkle! bllnd- and Breat tfllohts hc over-with broken glass.

The city has the! rated- In nlng, she president mud-appearance of a besieged city in thej an con'useJ situation. The days of war. A relief meeting has been! act of resignation was In bad form and called by Mayor Dugan for 11 disrespectful, though not Intensely so. this morning. T1)ese e'reumstances connected with Forty-four bodies have been delivered' the event are P'oralble.

The highest to various undertaking rooms. Many! rost haa heen deserted at the first crl-more are being taken to the hospital, sls- The wholesome precedent estab. dying. Many (bodies are supposed to 3hed MoMahon and followed by have been entirely consumed by tlie Grevy Carnot- of flames. The fire Is supposed to have tlmes of dlfflculty, the presidents of been the work of an Incendiary, as there was no Are, so far as known, about the place.

One tody taken from the ruins this morning had Its head, arms, and legs turned away. From a peculiar hook found imbedded In the charred flesh the body was Identified as that of Chief Cameron, of the flre( department. A peculiarity of the accl- dent consists in the fact that a major- lty of the killed were Injured about the head. In many cases the entire tops, of the head are missing. At 9:30 a.

it is estimated that 75 to 100 are al- ready dead, tout it ls Impossible to get. the names on account of the mangled condition of tlie remains. It Is likely that many will never be Identified, AN ACCOUNT FROM DENVER. Denver, Jan. 16.

The Associated Press received the following from Gov. Rlckards, of Montana, regarding the Butte disaster: "Fire broke out in a warehouse containing giant powder and dynamite, oommunlcating to two other warehouses of the same charecter, with the result of three terrific explosions, wrecking buildings, and killing about sixty people, according to report. The entire fire department was killed, except three men. Many people were torn to fragments, and others killed by concussion. The financial loss is enormous.

The cause of the fire ls un known. The legislature in session passed resolutions of condolence. Strin gent regulations will probably be adopt ed to enforce the laws against the storage of explosives within the city THE FIRE INCENDIARY. Helena, Jan. 16.

The Herald's special from Butte says: The dead and Injured gathered up to 2 o'clock this morning, identified and unidentified, reached 43. It ls thought that 8 to 15 more were killed. The list of injured reached nearly 100. The fire was un. doubtedly Incendiary.

All the giant powder was In the Kenyon-Connell building. The company claim there was only 150 pounds, but the firemen say that amount would not have wrought such damage. Of the paid members of the fire department who attended the fire, only two escaped alive. SIXTT-ONE DEAD. Contributions for fflie Afflicted Coming In Repldly.

Butta, Jan. 16. It Is now estl- mated that the number of persons klll-i men are reported missing In the neighed by last night's terrible explosion of b0rhoO(j 0f giverton or Slocan Lake. giant powder Is sixty. Nearly fifty per sons are already known to have been killed.

The relief meeting called by the mayor was largely attended, and com- mittees were appointed for the collec- tion of money for the reiier or tne, afflicted families. The people are re-, sponding liberally and a sufficient! amount to relieve the distress ls al-j ready guaranteed. A number of bodies are mangled beyond all recognition. and never will be Identified. THE NEWS FROM HELENA.

Helena, Jan. 1C The latest report from Butte received here says that over one hundred were killed by last nlght'a explosion. THE JURORS REBELLED. Chicago, Jan. IS.

Never has the United -States court Chicago been the witness of such a 'scene aa occurred In Judge Seaman' court today. The en tire jury rebelled against the order of the Judge, and though eleven of the Jur ors afterwars submitted to the direc tions of the court, one Juror, Julius Clayton, refused even under protest to obey the court. The Jury was sit ting In the damage case against the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul roll' roau, mid the judge Instructed tne Jury to bring in a verdict against the de feudant. All tlnaily acquiesced except one jurur, but the case waa finally diS' mibsed on stipulation that th9 order ot dinmlssal should ibe equivalent to ren deilng a verdict by the Jury.

LIKE A SPOILED CHILD. Caslmir-Perler's Resignation Likely to Ruin Parliamentary Government In France. (Copyrighted 1895 by Associated Press.) Paris, Jan. 16. Two hundred and two days ended In Waterloo.

It will not be M. Caslmir-Perler's fault if the two hundred and two days of his presi dency do not end in the ruin of parliamentary government In France. He has acted like a spoiled child, or an ill-tempered chess player, who, on finding that he had done badly, tosses over the chess board. Paris awoke this morning to learn that he had resigned. He Is well- but lUCT0UBly ls surrounded with would-be republican I renegades or wealthy seml-Uberals, afrald 1 they moved on t0 Ulte snails.

He has foeen at sea since the death of his bosom friend, It, Oardeau, to whoso want of moral sense he was both legislative houpes, was discarded. VIVH LE ROI. The Cry Creates Great Excitement In the Chamber of Deputies. Paris, Jan. 16.

lAs the deputies were leavinff the chamber Duke De La Roch- efaucauia and Duke de Dodeville cried Ro a eno of ex. cltement fnowed, duririg which the mernibers of tne left rPtorted wlth loud De Baudd legitimist, replied with a shout, "Vive le Rol." This In- creased the excUernent greatly, and causea membera ot the lett to gather and hout tor the republlo at the top of their voices, while cries for the king were to toe heard mingling with the cheers of the Republicans. PARIS TRANQUIL. But France's Most Bprlous Political Crisis Now Pending. Paris, Jan.

16. The attention of the whole of Europe is centered upon this city. There ls no doubt of a political crisis resulting from the resignation of Dupuy, minister, and the subsequent resignation of President Caslmlr-Perler, the most serious In the history of France. One significant feature of the resignation of the president is the fact that his action ls condemned even by hia most Intimate entourage. In spite nf the political crisis the city remains tranquil.

THUE6TON (5UICCBUD3 fvLVNDER-SON. Lincoln, Jan. 16. The two houses of the legislature met In Joint session at noon today and declared John Thurston elected United States Sena tor to succeed Charles F. Manderson.

After being elected, Hon. John M. Thurston addressed the Joint assembly. He said: "I am in favor of a speedy onactment of a protective tariff law modeled upon the general lines of the McKInley act, and embodying the reciprocity ideas of James G. Blaine.

I am In favor of American bl-metallism, and In this the United States should lead the world." KILLED BY A SNOW SLIDE. Kalso, B. Jan. 16. Two men, Moore and MoMUlan, owners of the Eureka claim, ten miles from Kalso, were caught In a snow elide on the 11th Inst.

McMillan was killed. Chas. Mitchell Is reported killed, and two A CLAUSE OVERLOOKED. Washington, Jan. 16.

The printing bill signed 1 the president revives the franklnf privilege. This provision was never referre(J when the blu wa, be fore conffreM. TWO LINESJIUNNING. BrooW JalL ig two of (n Cmey cars, are in operation today. Rain and sleot addd to the discomfort of the public.

BALLOTING AT BOISE. Boise, Jan. 16. A ballot of the Joint session for United States senator gave Sweet 21. Shoup 15.

Necessary to choice, 28. MINE3 LAID. Yokohama, Jan. IS. Chinese prisoners report 400 mines have been laid at Yang Kow, urn Several Bills Introduced at Salem Yesterday.

840,000 FOR SESSION EXPENSES Senator Smith Introduces a Bill to Prohibit the Catching: of SaU mon in Fish Wheels. Associated Press. Salem, Jan. 16. The senate today passed a bill appropriating $40,000 for the expenses of the session.

A resolution was adopted providing for a com mlttee of three from the house and two from the senate to confer with a like committee of the Washington legisla ture relative to the adoption of uniform fishing laws. The following bills were introduced: Brownell, to amend an act creating the railroad commission and abolishing Batd commission; Gowan, creating the; Ninth Judicial District, embracing the counties of Grant, Har ney and Malheur; Smith, of Clatsop, to prohibit fhe catching of salmon In fit wheels; Raley, to amend the act creat ing the state board of horticulture; McClung, requiring banks to report quarterly to the secretary of state. In the house, the speaker announced the appointment of L. Parmenter, of Salem, door-keeper, J. A.

Peckham, of Multnomah, mailing clerk, Mr. Eis-ertberg, of Wasco county, up-stalrs door-keeper. The ways and means com mlttee was Increased to five. A resolu tion offered toy -Baker, of Lane, asking our senators and representatives in congress to secure the forfeiture of all unearned land grants, was passed. A communication was read from the secretary of state saying that before stamps could Ibe supplied members an appropriation would be necessary, as these things required cash in advance.

A concurrent resolution of respect and condolence on the death of ex Gover nor Chadwlck wa received from the senate and unanimously adopted. William P. Lord was declared governor for the ensuing four years. Governor Penmoyer was then Intro duced and delivered 'his message. Chief Justice Bean administered the oath of office and Governor-elect Lord delivered his Inaugural address.

At Its close tie Joint assemblare spen'ter then adjourned the house until tomorrow In rosp: to the memory of Governor Chadwlck. SETTLED BY ARBITRATION. Two of the Brooklyn Roads Are Freed of the Strike. Brooklyn, Jan. 17.

At 1:15 this (Thurs day) morning, the strike was declared off on the DcKalb and Franklin avenue trolley lines. These lines constitute what Is known as the Brooklyn City and Newton Railroad Co. The settlement was brought about through the agency of Mayor Schlernen and State Arbitration Commissioner Feeney. Col. Patrick, president of the road, says this is practically a backdown on the part of the men, as he conceded no pertinent points.

It 1b generally believed tonight the strike on the other lines will be settled amicably tomorrow. MISSIONARIES FOR CHINA. Toklo'B Water Pipe Will Proibably Be Shipped from this Coast. Tacoma, Jan. 16.

Four young, men, missionaries from New York and Ohio, sail tomorrow on the steamer Tacoma for the China Inland mission. They will go to a point above Shanghai to learn the language, and expect to be preaching in Chinese In ten months. Charles R. Clow, of Chicago, one of the contractors for furnishing 11,000 tons of water pipe worth $300,000 for the Toklo water works, says all the pipe will be shipped from this coast If the railroads make a low rate, but otherwise will be sent by steamers through, the Suez canal. SENATORIAL CONTEST IN WASHINGTON.

Olympla, Jan. 16. The senatorial situation Is unchanged. Wilson and An-keny tooth claim increased strength, but cannot verify the claims of Allen, who Is still a factor. McMillan, of San Juan ls here as a dark horse.

A call for a Republican caucus to determine whether there rhnl! toe a caucus for senator, has received sufficient slimatures ind the time fortooldlng the caucus will be announced In both houses tomorrow. WASHINGTON'S LEGISLATURE. Olympla, Jan. 16. The senate's minor officer and committee clerks wer nam4 today.

Of 82 applicants, 9 were r.p"!e, as aealnst IS last year. The salaries were all scaled. From Esstprn Washington, the successful spplirants were: M. A. Corner, -Miss Barnes, Whitman county; M.

II, Smith, flpo-ksn; Mis Jorwnson, Walla Walla. The senate In committee of the whole, wommend-d the appropriation of for tb expenses of the session, as avgalnst $40,000 at the last seevlon. Pr-- Ident Luce appointed senators Dorr, Brown, and Deekebach as lana commission Investigating committee. In the -house, action on the Joint memorial petitioning congress to enact a law for free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at the present legal ra-tjo, was deferred. THE EX -GOVERNOR'S PLANS.

He Cannot Refrain from Talking About Free Silver. Portland, Jan. 16. While returning to this city from Salem this afternoon on the train, an Associated Press representative asked Governor Pennoyer about his future plans. He said: "It has always been my purpose as publicly expressed more than two years ago, when I left the governor's office, to step out to the saw mill, and not down to the senate.

But owing to the great stagnation of lousiness, my saw mill has been Idle for more than six months, and wiii probably remain Idle until silver is restored as a standard money. I can, however, in the mean time, find steady employment, along with millions of my fellow countrymen, in reflecting on the great folly of electing a gold bug president." SHE MET A TARTAR. Santa Monica, Jan. 10. The steam collier Wellington, Captain gammons, arrived this morning, sixty hourB behind schedulb time, from Comox, B.

with a cargo. Oft the Columbia river on the 11th, the captain says he encountered the worst storm he ever experienced In Pacific waters. The ship laid to for U'enty-elglit hours, The decks were repeatedly swept by seas, but escaped without serious damage. CENTRAL PACIFIC WRECK. Reno, Jan.

16. The overland passe-mrer train No. 1, bound West, Is reported wrecked at White Plains station, about 20 miles east of Wadsworth. It is Impossible to get particulars, but reports say the train ran Into an open switch. A torakeman was killed.

The engineer and a number of passengers were Injured. INVITED TO OREGON. Sacramento, Jan, 11. 'Dr. Lewis, of.

Oregon, today extended an Invitation to the members of the Pomologlcal con ventlon.to visit that state and investigate its fruit growing industry. WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN IDAHO. Boise, Jan. 16. The woman suffrage resolution already passed toy the senate, made an advance step In the house today with the unanimous favorable report from the rommittee on elections.

TO PROCEED AGAINST HUNTING TON. San Francisco, Jan. 16. United States District Attorney Knight has decided to proceed with the case against Hunting ton. SNOW AT SISSONS.

Jan. 16. There was severe snow storm last night with a fall of twelve Inches. There, are deep drifts and the rotary plow ls working. GOV.

PATTISON FOR M1AYOR. Philadelphia, Jan. 16. The DemoTat-o city convention today unanimously nominated ex-Govcrnor Pattlson for mayor. ALBANY PIONErait GONE.

Albany, Jan. 10. A. B. McTlwaln, a pioneer merchant of this city, died suddenly at noon today, of apoplexy, aged 74.

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. This country Imports annually from France about 220,000 pounds of edible snails. They come to this country alive, rolled up after their natural fashion. Only the finest are exported to the United States, and they are worth, at the place of exportation, from $1.60 to about $4.80 per 1,000, Colonel Beverly W. Wrenn, who toas been appointed passenger traffic manager of the entire Plant system, with headquarters at Savannah, is 47 years of age, and began his business career as a boy with the Southern Pacific express company, at Richmond, when ex-Governor Rufus K.

Bullock was president of that company. Mr. Dunn, weather observer at New York, eays there is no such thing as an equinoctial storm. That vloiunt atmospheric disturbance-) should necessarily be connected the passage of the sun over an imaginary line has long been regarded us a mere superstition toy a great many observers, especially as the disturbances often full to connect at anything like the proper time. Highest of all in Leavening Power.

Latest U. S. Gov't Report. it i wwm mm Good Feeling Prevailed During the Entire 72 MEMBERS WERE PRESENT. Dolph Received Forty Votes Out of Seventy-two aud Nomination Made UnauimoiiB.

Asaoolalted Press. Salem, Jan. 1C The caucus of Hupu'u-Ucan members held tonight in the eap- ltol was attended by full seveuty-two. Senator Alley, of Lane, wus elected chairman, and Representative Lens, ot Multnomah, wus secretary. Harmony and good feeling pervaded the meeting.

The nominating speeches were earnest and eloquent, but whon the vute was taken, the result revelled that a good majority favored the re-electlun of Senator Dolph. The vote stood: Dolph, 40; Fulton, 12; Tongue, 11; Lord, Lowell, Herman, Story, 1. The nomination of Dolph was mado unanimous. GOV. PENNOYER' MESSAGE.

It Is Confined Entirely to Statistics, With No Recommendations. 'Salem, Jan. 16. Governor Pennoyer today delivered his last message to tho Oregon legislature. It was entirely con.

fined to statistics, he making no recorn-mandutlons nor political allusions, ilo showed that there had been expended during the past two years than -had been appropriated, although over J300.000 Jiaa been Bpent In publlo Improvements, and yet the state was entirely out of debt. At the conclusion of Governor Pennoyer's message, Governor-elect Lord was Inaugurated. Ills inaugural address was devoted entirely to state affairs. SCANDINAVIAN M. E.

CHURCH. The damage done to the Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal church In this' city during the storm of last Frli'ay night, as formerly reported, lias brought great distress to that congregation, As the building now stands, It will be totally wrecked unless something ls dame speedily to save It. The present financial obligations of the society already-tax It to its utmost ability. The Rev. M.

Nelson, presiding elder of the Scandinavian M. E. missions In Oregon, ls In the city to cooperate with the pastor and the trustees In devising means to rebuild at once. The members of this church have not lost courage, but they are roor and in need of help, and they therefore lsue the following appeal to our citizens, wblch we hope will meet with liberal response: "We, the members of the Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal of Astoria, beg leavo to say: That our church and parsnnapo wns unroofed and otherwise fondly by the storm Friday night, Jan. 11th, and will become a total loss unless Immediately repaired.

The congregation Is. not only houseless, but utterly unable to raise sufficient funds to repair the damage, and we therefore respectfully and earnestly appeal to your liberality to aid us In this, our great di. trejs. II, O. NOrtDVIG, Pantor, Inadvertently the public installation of officers of Cushlng Post, No.

14, G. and the Woman's Relief Corps, which occurred Tuesday night, was left out of yesterday's paper. A lanse audience was present, and listened to a well-rendered program. Mustering Officer C. Wright conducted the Installation ceremonies for Cushlng Tost, and Mrs.

H. B. Parker for the W. R. C.

Tha officers elected for the ensuing year are: W. C. Cassell, P. P. Taylor, S.

V. D. Cronk, J. V. C.

S. Wright, Chaplain; S. Miller, officer of the day; Dr. Mulllnlx, P. C.

A. quartermaster; W. B. Ross, adjutant; Martin Dillon, officer of the guard. The ofllcert elected by the Woman's Rcll-f Corpe were as follows: Mr.

Stevens, president; Mrs. Curtis, S. V. JUs. Curran, J.

V. Mrs. V. Wilson, chaplain; Miss Irene Johnson, treasurer! Miss Myra Stevens, secretary; Mis Bell Cleveland, conductor? Mrs. Brown, guard; Miss Mamie Clinton, assistant conductor; Mrs.

Ekstrom, guard..