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THE VUBLIC DEIIT STATEMEST.
Special by The California Associated Prks".
Washington, May 1. The public
debt statement issued this afternoon
from the United States treasury shows
that the gross debt on April 30th was
Sl,59r),&42,257, and the net debt $1,015,
520,770. This is a reduction of $7,63G,
901 since March 31st, and of 61.125.
851 since June 30th last.
An Oregon Appointment.
Special toTiiK Astoiuan.J
Washington, May 1. The presi
dent has appointed Geo. P. Litchfield,
of Salem, Oregon, to be special agent
to make allotments of lands to Indians
in severalty under the provisions of
the act approved February 8th, 18S7,
with compensation at the rate of S3 a
day and actual and necessary travel
Hug expenses exclusive of subsistence.
Still Evading the (.aw.
Special toTHRASToniAN.
Washington, May 1. In the senate
to-day a letter was "received from the
secretary of the treasury, transmitting
the report of the Chinese inspector at
El Pjiso, Texas, relative to Chinese
coming across the Mexican border in
violation of tho exclusion act The
report recommends the assignment
of mounted inspectors to guard the
border.
Sufferer by Southern Floods.
Special to Thk Astouian.
Washington, May 1. Secretary
Proctor lias received several dispatches
from Captain Weston at New Orleans
about work among the Hood sufferers.
He said that it will require at least
one million rations for the relief of the
people of Mississippi, and several hun
dred thousand for similar sufferers in
Louisiana.
The Railroad Report.
Special toTlIK ASTOHIAN.
Washington, May 1. -In the house
to-day the Pacific railroads com
mittee did not report Hip bill as ex
pected on account of the absence of
the chairman, Dalsell. The com
mittee meets again on Thursday, and
their report will then be presented.
A difference of Opinion.
Special to Tin: Astorun.
Washington, May 1. The senate
committee on irrigation meets to-morrow;
two reports will be made; it is
understood that the majority report is
entirely at variance with the ideas of
major Powell director of the geologi
cal survey.
Oregon Peiimluncrw.
Special to Tuk Astouian.
WAsnrNOTON, May 1. - Oregon
pensions were to-day granted as
follows : Original, invalid .Tas. C.
Anderson, Portland; Daniel S. Elliott,
Olney, Oregon; increase -Geo. Cohen,
Portland; AVm. Post, Summit
Iliggs is Democrat.
Special In Til K Aj-tokiaN.
Washington, May 1. Representa
tive Biggs, of the Fifth California
district, to-day introduced a bill in the
house for the repeal of the civil ser
vice law.
Hglit IIourN Recommended.
Speci-i to Tiik Astoki N.J
Washington, May 1 -In the House
to-day the committee on rules reported
favorably the bill constituting 8 hours
a day's work for all government
laborers.
After a long discusssou, the anti
trust bill passed by a viva voce vote
and but one dissenting voice was
heard. The copy right bill was then
taken up, but little progress was made
and the house at o:lo, adjourned.
R. R. Convention in Washington
Special to Tiik Astokian.1
Washington, May 1. -A call has
been issued for a convention of rail
road commissioners of all the states,
to be held in Washington at tho inter
state committee headquarters on the
28th inst
The Irrigating KIIUm.
SpeeitltoTiiE Astouian.
Washington, May 1. The House
irrigation committee to-day, heard
delegations from New Mexico, Idabo,
Arizona and Wyoming, who urged
immediate action on the irrigation
scheme. While they did not favor any
particular bill, they were unanimous in
asking a repeal of the law recently
construed by the land commissioner,
as withdrawing from sale and settle
nient, all irrigable lands. The United
States sub-committee, which, is pre
paring a general bill on the irrigation
of arid lands, expect to perfect the
bill next Saturday, and have called a
meeting for that purpose.
Sharp and Brilliant Fielding.
Special to Tuk Astouian.
Chicago. May 1. Notwithstanding
the cold day, 1,200 people witnessed
the game between Chicago and Pitts
burg national clubs. The fielding on
the part of the Chicagoswas sharp
and brilliant Baker pitched a good
game, only three hits being made off
him. Score Chicago 4. Pittsburg 3.
Other games was postponed on
account of rain.
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ASTORTA, OREGON,
A Suffering Negro Colony.
Special to The astorian.
Guthrie, L T., May L Negroes nr
the settlement forty miles northwest
of Guthrie are in a starving condition.
The colony numbers 2,000 and spreads
over ten "square miles. The people
live in huts and without the neces
saries of life. Owing to their isolation
from the rest of Oklahoma, but little
information is obtainable. D. D.
Garrett, a leader among them, arrived
hero to-day, and says some deaths
from starvation have occurred. Steps
will be taken to relieve them.
A Fight at the Puritan Club.
Special to Thk AsroitiAN.l
New York, May 1. Pete McCoy
and Johnny Regau, middle weights,
fought a glove fight at the Puritan
Club, Long Island City, to-night
McCoy was given a decision in the
tenth round. After the fifty round
McCoy had the fight all his own way.
and smashed Regan rigljt and left.
The Brooklyn boy was groggy when
the referee gave the battlefto the Bos
ton man.
Au Of f iclnl Telegram.
Special to Tiik Astouian.
Memphis, May 1. -The; following
telegram, dated Jackson, Miss., ad
dressed to tho secretary of war, Wash
ington, explains itself: "Extensive in
vestigations fail to discover any suffer
ing in the Hooded district in Missis
sippi. There may be a few isolated
cases, bnt we have not fouud them.
The water is receding gradually. If
off in time to make a crop, the citizens
will take care of the dependents. If
not off by June 1, there will be great
distress." ( Signed) J. M. Stone, Gov.
of Mississippi.
A Dull and Listless Game.
Special to Thk Astouu.n1
Cleveland, Ohio, Mav 1. The
second game of the series between
Cleveland and Chicago was dull and
listless, and but few brill tint plays
were made. Kiug and Blakeley
both freely hit, but the hits of King
scattered n good deal: Dissatisfac
tion is expressed with the decisions of
the umpire. Score Cleveland 4,
Chicago 15. 1
Large and Orderly Parade.
Special to Thk Ahtoimn.1
New Youk, May 1. Over 15,000
men marched in the labor parade to
day, and stood in Union square two
hours in a heavy rain, listening to
speeches. Red Hags were more
numerous than the national colors.
Resolutions favoring the 8-hour move-
meut were adopted. The head
quarters of the socialists were thronged
day and night Every man wore a
red sash about his shoulders with :i
big metallic figure 8 pinned on the
breast. There was no disorder.
The Rumor .Vol Stclicved.
Special to Tin: Astouian
New York, May 1. ---Dispatches
printed to-day from SjokaneJ.Falls,
Washington, alleged thntfA'aixIerbilts
had furnished capital for completing
the extension of tho Great Northern,
(Manitoba) system of the Pacific
northwest region. Chauncy M.
Depew pronounced the story
bosh." The representative of the
Great Northern interests declared
there was no foundation for the
rumors. The suggestion in 1 he des
patches that the Vanderbilt interests
had secured or were seeming to con
trol the Great Nort rem load met an
equally strong repudiation.
Ten Innings to the :t:ue.
See:-I to Thk Avroiti .v.J
Cleveland, May 1. The national
game to-day was sliinly attended,
owing to bad weather, but the lrids
put up one of the best games seen in
this city, requiring ten innings to de
cide the contest Cleveland 1, Cincin
nati 12.
maritime Canal Company.
Special 1-iTiik astou'a.v.j
New York, May 1. At the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Mar
itime Canal Company or Nicaragua,
to-day, all the officers were re-elected.
Joseph Bryan, of Richmond, Ya., was
elected director to fill a vacancy.
An Army of IXrooklyn Strikers.
Special IeTiii: stomas.
Brooklyn, May 1. Twenty-six
thousand carpenters will strike here
nextMondav. Painters, masons and
plumber also co-operate in the demand
for eight hours for a day's work.
Will Stay With the C, .11. Ar K. C.
Special to Thk Astokian.1
Ciiicago, May 1. General manager
Logan, of the" Chicago, Milwaukee &
Kansas City road, in nn interview to
day said that there was no truth in
the report that he was about to re
sign from that road and go to the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road.
All Settled Ten Day Ago.
Special to Thk Astorian.1
Denver, Colo., May 1. No trouble
in this city over the 8-hour movement
and none is apprehended. The bosses
virtually conceded the demand of the
carpenters ten days ago.
Toe Much Speculation.
Special to The Astouian.
New York. Mav 1. Fechheimer.
Ran & Co- shirt manufacturers, have
failed. Liabilities, 8350,000. IJnfor-
tunate speculation in Wall street by
members of the firm is supposed to be
the cause.
Kindred Park
Adjoining "New Astoria" on the East!
HOWELL &
FRIDAY. MAY 2. 188)0.
STORIES OF STRIKES,
Successful aM Otherwise. Throui
All Parts of He Cotiutry.
.VOriJU'.VT aEXERALT.Y OUIET
Special by Tho California Asonci m:i Prkss.
New York, May 1. Rufus Bullock,
one of the government directors of the
Union Pacific Railroad Co., in a pub
lished interview favors the compro
mise plan proposed for definite set
tlement of the existiug debt to the
government. He says that the directors
generally approve of that course,
althongh it would legislate tho govern
ment directors out of office.
marching and Counter inarching
Special to The Astorian.1
Chicago, May 1. The laborers
great 8 honr movement legan to-day.
Labor organizations marched and
countermarched all the morning.
Fnlly thirty five thousand men took
partin the parade which started at
noon; after the parade they halted on
the lake front where addresses were
delivered by prominent speakers.
At Lake Front, the following speak
ers addressed a vast audience: Chas.
Lieb, cigarmakers union, Judge Rich
ard Pendergast, R. J. Cowdray, W. U.
Kliver and congressman Lawler. Each
of the speakers dwelt upon the eight
hour question and at the conclusion
or Lawler's speech, three cheers and a
tiger were given with a will for the
striking carpenters, and the meeting
adjourned.
There were no strikers at tho stock
yards to-day. Calmer council pre
vailed and the men will try peaceful
agitation. The carpenter's situation
is nearly settled with the new bosses,
as an association, and the men will
return to work soon. lho strike
against the old master carpenters and
builders will be pushed with vigor.
Kentucky's Kick.
Special to Tin: AstORiix.1
Louisville, May 1. The workshops
or Louisville closed to-day to give the
laboring men a holiday. At least
12,000 were in line in the procession.
After the parade a monster meeting
was held at National Park, where
Samuel GomjH'rs, president of the
Federation of Lalior, and otiier
speakers, addressed the wage workers.
The carpenters have not yet received
an answer from the liosses, and unless
it is forthcoming to-night they will
strike to-morrow.
Milwaukee's Cluster.
Special to Tii Astoki n.1
Milwaukee., May I. The carpen
ters have demanded eight hours Avork
with eight hours pay, whilo the mas
ter carpenters have declined to grant
thu demands as a body, individual
members have beeu left to do so and
many have complied.
Nine Hours in Xcwburg.
Special to Tin: sr ikian 1
NEwr.ui'.G, N. Y., May 1. -Bricklayers,
plasterers, stonemasons and
hod carriers of FLshkiil an I Mat
lewan have struck for a nine hour
day. One employer has acceded to the
demand.
Successful in floston.
Sjieeial Th:: Astokiav.
Boston, May 1. The strike of car
penters for eight hours Tor a day's
work was inaugurated this morning
and eighteen hundren men are out.
It is estimated that seven thousand
men have been granted the eight hour
demand by a hundred firms not mem
bers or the Master Builders associa
tion. Rochester's Rigid Resolve.
Special to Thk Astokia.v.J
Rochester, N. Y., May 1.- One
hundred and fifty sash, door and blind
makers have struck for nine hours a
day with ten hours pay. Two thou
sand f miners struck thi.s morning for
eight hours ami forty cents per hour.
A majority secured the terms.
Detroit Roes .Vol Delay.
Special to Tin: Astorian.J
Detroit, May 1. Two thousaud
carpenters are out in this city on a
strike. It is expected to be short
lived, however, as the principal con
tractors are conceding the men's de
mand. The Regular Report.
Special to Thk Astoki an
. Grand Rapids, Mich., May 1.
union wook carvers are on strike.
All
Striking on the Tennessee.
Spec a! to Tin: Astouian.
Knoxville, Tenn., May 1. All the
carpenters, both union and non-union,
are on strike for eight hours' work and
ten hours' pay.
The Stene Cutters Demands.
Special to The Astorian.J
Wavehly, R. I., May 1. - The granite
cutters here all struck this morning.
Philadelphia's Prerogative.
Special to The astouian.
Philadelphia, May 1. About three
thousand carpenters quit work to-day.
They want an advance from thirty to
thirty-five cents per hour. A number
of bosses including Jno. Wannamaker
have conceded to the demands of their
men.
GOODELL
Astoria, Or.
EUROPEAN STRIKERS IMPALED
On Goyemment Bayonets While De
fying the Troops.
SEJUOVS TXOUJILE JtEfOJiTEJt.
Special 17 Tho California Associvted Press.
London, May 1. In violation of
the order of postmaster Raiker, fifteen
hundred postmen held a meeting this
afternoon and adopted resolutions de
manding six pence an hour for a day
of eight hours. The postmaster gen
eral threatens to enforce the law pro
viding that any government official
who disobeys orders maybe sentenced
to five years imprisonment.
A III'iM-ARIATV ITIOB
Rayouctcd by the Military.
Special to Thk Astoki vn.1
Pesth, May 1- This morning a
large number of workmen gathered
in front of one of the rolling mills.
At first they were orderly; bnt un
der the incitement of agitators be
came aroused and bitterly denounced
alleged tyranny of employers. They
finally engaged in riotous demonstra
tions which the police were powerless
to quell. Military assistance was
summoned and appeared with bay
onets. The mob wa3 ordered to dis
perse and lied in all directions, many
rioters fell pierced by bayonets, fatally
wounded or killed outright.
ESclgium's Ilrcad Winners.
Special toTiiK AsroitiAN.
Brussels, May 1. A procession of
three thousand miners formed in
Liege to-day and marched to the
town hall where a petition was pre
sented to the authorities asking for
eight hours work to constitute a day.
An immense meeting was also held at
Chevleroi. Thirty thousand men
marched to the place of meeting; all
were singing the "Marseillaise."
There was no trouble.
Order Reigns in Italia.
Special to ln: Astorian.J
Rome, May 1.- There is a partial
cessation of work here and in the prin
cipal cities and towns in Italy. Dis
patches from all parts of the country
show that order is being maintained.
Canadian I.nbor Demands.
Special to Thk Astouian.1
Ottawa, May 1.- Bricklayers, stone
cutters and masons, to the number of
1,500, are on a strike for nine hours
work and ten hours pay. The carpen
ters make a like demand and have
threatened to strike.
'o Paris Demonstration.
Special to Thk Astouian.
Paris, May 1. A deputation of
workingmen called at the chamber or
deputies this afternoon and presented
a jietition for eight hours as a legal
days work.
Portugal's Peaceful Prayer.
Sieci:il to Tiik Astouian. j
Lisbon, May 1. The day was
observed with extreme quietness. A
manifesto was issued by the working
men declariug in favor of eight hours
as a legal day's work and received a
large number of signatures.
Think They Might Suppress It.
Special to Thk astorian.1
London, May 1. As the labor pro
cession passed along the Thames em
bankment, 500 roughs attempted to
create a tumult, but 2,500 jiolice sup
pressed the attempt.
I'uglisli Rule is Firm.
Special to Thk Astouian.
London, May 1. There is much dis
content here because of the restrictions
concerning iarades. The royal courts,
on the Strand and the Bank of Eng
land are guarded by troops.
mostly Quiet in Spain.
Special to The .WrouiA.v
Madrid, May 1.- Tranquility ire
vails throughout the provinces. The
strikes in Valencia, however, a
spreading. Employes of all trades
there are joining the movement for
eight hours.
Demonstrative 4'irls.
Special to Thk Astouian.
London, May 1. -Very few who
paraded to-day were genuine workers.
The pocket picking brigade was out in
full force, many of the craft being
arrested. The third division of the
procession was composed of 500 girls,
representing strikers from the envelope
factory. They carried a banner bearing
inscriptions "Those who don't care to
celebrate to-day are slaves." Another
banner was inscribed, "Remember
Chicago," and displayed pictures of
chains, hand cuffs, nooses, etc., to
gether Avith the names of Spies, Par
sons and their companions.
At the Point off the Rayonct.
Special to The Astorax.J
Paris, May 1. A row ocenrred in
the Place de la Concorde this evening,
but was quickly suppressed. The pro
cession attempted to pass down the
line de la Coque, toward the Elysee,
bnt the police barred the way and
commanded the parade to stop. The
paraders defied them, when the guards
charged the mob with bayonets, and
wounded many in the front ranks.
The crowd broke and a large number
were arrested.
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Troops Drive Rack the Mobs.
Special to The Astoriax.1
Paris, May 1. At this hour (seven
to-night) excited crowds throng the
boulevards, which are being patrolled
by the police and military. A detach
ment of cavalry charged upon the
crowd in the Place De Chateau, and
dispersed it. Several arrests were
made. The total number of arrests
during the day was over five hundred.
A riot occurred at Proonitz this
afternoon, growing out of the attempt
of workingmen to liberate some of
their comrades who had been im
prisoned. Mobs of 4,000 made a rush
on tho prison, but were met by a
strong body of troops and repulsed. A
few of the rioters were hurt.
Arresting by Wholesale.
Special to The Astoria.
Paris, May 1. The gas workers in
the department of the Seine, struck
this morning, and made an attempt to
seize the gun shop. By order of the
government, all the gun shops were
closed. The banks are guarded by
troops and all public buildings
are garrisoned. Two thousand per
sons were arrested before noon.
Twelve royalist's meetings were dis
persed. The Due DuLuyens has fled,
and the Countess of Paris in under
police surveillance.
Spreading in the Provinces.
Special to Tun Astokia.n.1
Vienna, May 1. There has been
no disturbance and no street parades.
The meetings held were attended by
the larger portion of the workingmen.
The strike movement in tho provinces
is spreading. It is calculated that in
Austria and Hungary one million men
have threatened to strike.
Amicably Settled.
Special to Tiik Astouian
Dublin, May 1. The strike of em
ployes on the Great Southern and
Western railway has been amicably
settled.
A Quiet Day in Berlin.
Special to The Astori in.
Berlin, May 1. Quiet has prevailed
all day in this city.
Accidentally Drowned.
Special to The Astouian.
Weldon. N. C, May 1. The body
of E. D. Walker, managing editor of
the Cosmopolis Magazine of New
York was found floating in the Roan
oke river to-day. The jury rendered
a verdict of death by accidental drown
ing. At Indiana's Capital.
Special to Tiik Astorian.1
Indlvnapolis, May 1. Labor Day
was celebrated here by a parade,
20,000 men forming in line.
THE "VANDUARA."
Some Particulars ConcerniusTIiIsSplenilid
Iron Ship.
The British ship Vanduaru, which
has been discharging part of her cargo
here at the U. P. dock for the last two
days, preparatory to starting for Port
land to-day, is one of the largest ships
coming to this port. She is a four
masted iron vessel, 300 feet long, or
17 feet longer than the American
ship Clarence S. Jiement, described
in these colnmns March 27th, and
which is now loading in Portland.
The Vanduara is 42 feet in breadth,
and 23 feet 10 inches depth of hold;
her register tonnage Is 2,012 tons and
her capacity about 2,900 tons. She
was built in 1882 by Charles Cornwall
Sc Co. at Glasgow. Capt. Skinner is
master, and the crew numbers 33
men. When her canvass is all spread
she carries 32 sails and is capable of
making good time.
On the present voyage she left
Liverpool December 23, 1889, but was
delayed by very stormy weather off
Cape Horn, where only about 150
miles was gained in two weeks. Her
sailors are colored men from various
portions of the globe, and though
good hands in fair weather are not as
valuable in storms and gales.
The ship was here about ten months
ago, and will be in Portland but a
short time, as a cargo is ready for her.
On board are some valuable animals,
two pairs of South Downs, a costly
breed of very fine sheep. The wool is
long, grows very thick, but is of exceed
ingly fine texture. They were brought
all the way from Devonshire to Liver
pool; then go to Portland on this ship,
where the owner, Richard Scott, will
meet them and take them to Milwau
kie, where they will be kept for breed
ing purposes, having been imported at
great expense.
IT Your Liicr Reminds You
Of Us existence by tiull pain or sharp
twinges in the right side, or beneath the
iloter shoulder blade, accept the reminder
as a warning, and regulate the organ with
out loss ot time, by the use of liostetter's
Stomach Bitters. The above symptoms are
usually accompanied by yellowness of the
skin, constipation, furred tongue, disorder
of the stomach, sick headache and morning
nausea. But a reform is promptly instituted
by the Bitters, the best possible substitute
for calomel, blue pill and othersuper-potent
and hurtful drugs erroneously designated as
remedies for biliousness. Appetite and di
gestion are restored, and the bowels resume
activity, when an impetus is given to the
functions of health by this sterling anti-bilious
medicine, which also has the effect of
enriching and purifying the circulation, ana
fortifying the system against ma'arlal infec
tion in air or water. It is also highly bene
ficial for rheumatism, kidney and bladder
troubles.
The Land is almost entirely cleared and lies per
fectly level, jnst slope enough to attbrd a good
drainage.
Best water frontage on the River.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
THE STRIKE IN PORTLAND.
Mechanics fill ProMly OMbul
WMTSeyDeinani.
AJtAY'S WORK OF EIGHT nOUSS.
Special by California Associated Press,
EliiEnsbdro, May 1. The parade
of the department encampment
occurred at ten this morning. Two
hundred veterans were in the line be
side local organizations of various
kinds. General Alger marched with
the old soldiers. Mrs. Loggu re
viewed the procession. The veterans
paid her great attention. General
Alger and party left on the noon train
for home.
A. R. AND XV. R. C.
Department
and. State
Elected.
Officers
Special to The Astorxan.i
ELLENSBtma, "Wash., May 1. The
following officers of the "W-R. C. were
elected this afternoen: Mrs. May
Evans, Walla Walla, president; S.V.
Mrs. Lizzie Herrick, Seattle; Junior
Mrs. M. G. Lovell, Tacoma; Secretary
Mrs. Lizzie Carnes, Walla Walla;
Treasurer Mrs. EUaBrining, Dayton;
Delegate-at-Large to National En
campment Mrs. Belle Curry, Spo
kane Falls; Alternate Ella Boggs,
Tacoma; Delegate-at-Large G. H.
Boardman, Tacoma
The G. A. R. election resulted as
follews: M. M. Holmes, Seattle, de
partment commander; A. J. Smith,
Walla Walla, S. V.; David Stamp,
Vancouver, J. V.; H. G. Bostwick, Ta
coma, medical examiner; J. 1. or.
Clair, Ballard, chaplain; Col. Will
Vischer and C. B. Dunning, Spokane
Falls, delegates to national encamp
ment. The encampment was con
cluded by a grand ball in the wigwam
to-night.
TRYIX TO AGREE.
Many Contractors Accede
ta
Terms Proposed.
Special to The Astouian.
Portland, May 1. The movement
among the striking mechanics of this
city to form a new master building as
sociation is gaining ground and adher
ents every day. The builders' ex
change has broken into two factions;
one stands upon original ground, while
the other has concluded that it
will bo better to accede to the de
mands of the strikers; therefore the
latter faction sent a communication
to the mechanics league, signifying
their desire to come to a satisfactory
settlement, and resume work. They
number about twenty contractors of
various branches of trade, and they
have agreed to recognize the eight
hour movement, and union principals
in every detail. In consequence
of this demonstration, the secretary of
the builders league has been out to
day, with a copy of agreements, secur
ing the signatures of all contractors
who are willing to become members of
the new concern. Tne association
winch will be organized will receive
its charter from national headquarters,
which will place it on an equal foot
ing as that enjoyed by the builders ex
change. Complimenting Good Workers.
Special to Thk Astokian.j
The DAii.rs, Ore., May 1. The
common council of this city adopted
resolutions last evening, endorsing the
efforts of senators Dolph and Mitchell
and congressman Herman, regarding
the boat railway and overcoming the
obstructions to navigation at the
dalles of the Columbia. They em
phatically stated that they do not
favor the substitution of the portage
railway for the boat railway, because
it necessitates breaking bulk, which is
cumbersome and expensive.
Six JTIongoliau to Be Returned.
Special to Thk Astobian.1
Tucson, Arizona, May 1. The six
Chinamen who were arrested at
Nogales last week, for unlawfully en
tering the United States had an ex
amination this afternoon before
United States commissioner Hughes,
and wero remanded to the custody of
the marshal, to be taken to Nogales
and placed across in Sonora, the place
from which they came.
Vancouver Takes Part.
Special to Tiik Astouian.
Vancouver, Wash., May 1. Capt.
John O'Brien and a number of co
laborers from Portland, addressed a
large audience at the Standard
Theatre last night, to urge the union
of all laborers. In response, the
Federated Trades Union organized
with F. Lester as president and an
initial membership of fifty.
Deferred for a Day.
Special to The Astorian.J
San Francisco, May 1. No labor
demonstration here to-day. The car
penters will to-morrow demand eight
hours as a day's labor.
Oakland's Organization.
Special to The Astohun.
Oakland, CaL, May 1. The car
penters of this city began working
under tho 8-hour rule to-day with a
proportionate decrease in pay.
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