1 .' I A' ASTOWA PUBLIC LlilRARY CCLVuH. WARRENTON CENTER HOME-SITE CO. WARRENTON CENTER Tee vsry heart 4 th Wsrrentoa-Plsnl Twn SIM. Beautiful Lecatlos). Largs, Doubt Lota, foxloo lot. Esceedlngly Law Price. Tk tha Opportunity, Llhafal Tarn. Everybody 5lte4 oftka...47 Bonl St., Astoria. Or. 44pltl rStnck,$IAO,(MIO Miuren, $1 Itiicti. ".AYAIII I; w w r.nt sumthly tt th Ural -r ,.,ir wuhiIh. At-viluhiiy ' Inv.nih.nl. M.nl.uM rrlurni In vary thort Han, Call r AddreM 47! Bond St.. Astoria. Or. EXCLUSIVE TISLEGIiAPHIC PRESS REPORT. vol. xl v. ASTORIA, OREGON, FRIDAY MORXIXO, MAY 22, 1806. NO. 119 . : - .. '..'.v ft MMwV "aft1 ''ar '! ' W"1, Tfeifc- -waV1-u rstss. i iii11 -a- k ffliilitfeif f f tin i fen -it TRUSTEE SALE Of the Fine Lines of Men's and Boy's Cloth inc. Furnishing: Shoes, Trunks. Quilts, etc., at one price to all alike. C.S. JACOBSON TUUHTI2E B06.BOH COMMERCIAL ST.. ASTORIA. OR. D 0 YOU NEED ANYTHING In Office IF BO WB CAN SUPPLY TOO A New Lot of Playing Cards Just Received GRIFFIN ..ANCHORS.. Boat Stores... In the Fisherman's Supply Line .fflast Be Sold in the RBUARDLBSS SOU OPPENHEIMER TrHilce for M. C. CROSBY Ladies... Why weor fuctory-ninde cloak, cottis mid cupca. when tailor inuiitf wraps coat no more, fit thu flguru perfectly, and look Jniinty and stylish. Get a wrap nuide to order once, and you will wear no other. Coat to order, with material furnished, from 7 to 1100 Capet from sa.OS to 9100 We Can Do As We Advertise. S. FREEMAN, lata el Pretrasn Holms. COLUHBIA IRON WORKS Foundrymen, Blacksmiths, Machinists and Boiler Makers Manufacturing and Repairing- of all Kinds of Machinery. 1 1 . f . ... ' . i, . ,. v, Iron and Brass Castings. General BlacksmIth;Work PECIALTlES - Walch Smllhlnt n4 Sl.mtxt 1MIII MucWn.ry. Marina ',n Built to Ordar. tVSpeclally equipped for Loggers' Work. Bay Foundry). Phone 78. Correspondence .SNAP A KODAK. at any man oomlni out ot our itora and you'll (at a portrait of a man brimming orar with plaaaanl thought. Such quality In the liquor we bare to olTar are enough to plnaaa any man. COMB AND TRY THBM HUGHES & CO. Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Valises, Umbrellas. Blankets, factory prices for cash, at For the One-Price Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers Supplies? lkttkr Piucaaca. COPTINO books, INKSTAND. TAIILETS, INKS, IU.ANK HOOKS. BLUB PRINT PA PKIL WASTB HARKKTS. DESK TRAYS. PKN RACKS. TTPB WRIT. I NO PAPER, RIUUONS AND CARBON PAPER. & REED ...City Hook Store Everything Next Sixty Days., UP COST C. A. LE VERE & CO. R. T. EARLB, lata al (tockloa, Cel. P.i.nl Whl, Ship Work, Canmry .nil anil Stationary Boll' ' Located on i8th and Franklin (Scow solicited. ; IS THERE? Ii there a man with heart ao oold. That from hla family would withhold Tha eomftrta which they all could find In arUolee of FURNITURE ot the right kind. And we would lurseat at this eeaaon a nloa Sideboard, Extenalon Table, or let of Dining- Chalra. We haTe th largeat and flneat line ever ahown In the city and at prlcee that cannot fall to pleas tne cloeeat buyer. HEILBORN a SON INDICTMENTS TO BE MADE Many I'romlncnt . .Men Cunccrncd In the lovcHtlijatlnn of Chinese ltnrurtatlnas. Hi'i :iai. At;i: r hi re to-day Taeaty-toar Ckiicae riraea Hate Haojr Mcabtca. Accordiig 10 ike Kciart Accoeipllcta happoMd 10 flat Sqitalcd. A aanaaiion waa creatrd b'Ta today by the announcement of the Inillclmvnt by the I'nltvd Stalaa grand Jury of thirteen A'lorlan on ohargM of conspiracy 10 land C'hlnea. Among the aecuaad are many Kapublleana prunilnrnt In political clrvlva, and the affair ha oauaed con' atrrnatlon In the party. During tha paat thrre year there have bern almoat four hundred Chinee landed In thle city, and aa many aa one hundred have been land ed In one week. Th Utter corwlgnment ariu made al the time when roe .team- ship lalander vlelted tble pert. In thl city there are about twenty-lour Chlneee llrma and aom of which, according to the Importation, have aa many a eighty mnmlKira. During the paat year It hai brn generally believed that much rot' tvnneee ealeled In the Chlneaa Importa tion bualneaa, and the expo today wa not altogether unexpected. Mr. P. B. Chappclle, Ih traaaury agent, wnoa In- vrallgatlona have culminated In Indict- mrnta. Hrat vlalted thla city about two werka ago, and he ha bean actively en gaged at Interval alnc In aecurlng ufB clrnl evidence to warrant th United State grand Jury In making Indictment. The membera of aeveral Arm whoa lutme have been ueed to aaatat In hind Ing coollra have denied to Mr. Chappclle any knowledg of the partlr Illegally landed, or that they have any connection with their flrma. Soma lime ago It waa deemed advtauble by tha pan I particularly Interested to have aom of the men admitted through the fort Townaend cuatom houae evl drntly for th reaaon that euaplclon waa likely to fall upon them because of the regularity with whlrh Die (teamrr Signal arrived her with balche Of twenty to thirty coolie. Since that time It wa understood that many men had succeed ed In effecting landlnga by th Port Townaend route and II la probable that Mr Chappelle will prosecute hla good work ao aa to ascertain Just how many arrivals there were by way of Port Townaend, and whether the men had a legal right to land. Mr. Chappelle consider that he haa sufficient evidence to secure conviction In tha cases of all those Indicted. It la understood that thl evidence consist In part of the testimony of accompllcea both white and Chinese, who have been promised Immunity from punishment In consideration ot their service In testify ing for the pr-jeeoutlon. Mr. Chappelle will arrive here thl morning. INDICTMENTS ARE MADE Mnrrthul tirudy Wruthv Hecuuttc News Leaked Out. Portlands May II. -A number of per aona were Indicted by the United State grand Jury today and It I understood among them are several residents of A turln, who era charged with consplru'ry to land Chinese. United Btntes Marshal Clrndy refused to give out the name or partlea Indicted or state what chargea were contained In'the Indictments.- lie wa very wrathy when he learned that th fact ot the Indictments having been returned had leaked out. It la stat ed that a number of. prominent men ot Astoria are among the accused. United Stales Mitrahttl Grady will go to Astoria tomorrow to make arrests, but until the warrants have been served tne name of the accused will not be known. Clrucly 1 apprehensive lest the prema ture publication of tho new of the In dictment will cause those who believe they are euapectod to leave Astoria, thu causing hint annoyunce In making the ar rest. RAILROAD CONTRACTS Construction Along Waterfront to Begin nt Once. It I a ploaaure to announce that the oontracta for the construction ot a por tion ot the railroad have been awarded. The principal portion o( the line within the city limit will be built at once. The bids ot two different firm have been accepted, and tha work will be divided. The successful contractors state that they will be able to commence work with in four or five days. President Curtis, of th Northwest Construction .Company, says that the contract for the UCO feet ot trestllng and WO feet of grading, from the end ot the old Goas trestle, along the road where the old motor line ran, up to Seventh street, has been awarded to A. C. Uoerlg, of Kverott, Washington. From 8eventh atreot to Eighteenth street, or the east end of the O. R. and N. dock, and from Twenty-ninth street to a point 1000 feet cast thereof, the contract for construc tion has been given to Mcssra Wakefield and Jauolwen. The depot building and depot grounds . and switch yards, etc., will be let under sepnrate contracts. It CHnnot yet bo decided Just who will have the contract for the earth work from the end of Corey Brother' present con trail to rioldu, but t a tfipecbtd a de cision ran be arrived t soon. Knpld progr 1 being mada on th Voung' bay bridg. and not later tons tha 1st of June tiis Iron on tbe draw will all Ixt In pliwe, and II I anilrlrmu-d slo that the machinery for handling tha draw will all In position. If th vessel containing tb flrM consignment of steel rails la tint too long in arriving, the com pany will wait until then before laying the trued serosa th bridge and through the city. Should there be any great de lay, however. It I likely that old rails will Im used on the bridge temporarily. Noon lane gang of men will be at work all along the city water front, and Astoria will be a busy city. Without a doubt many other enlerprUe will keep pe with railroad construction, and even thouah tha loaa of revenue from fishing Is severely gartt. business will In a large measure be stimulated from other sources. FACTORIES AND PAYROLLS Prominent Portland Judc Suy We Need Them. Among the prominent visitor In th city within the paat few day I the Hon. Thomaa A. Stevens, Judg of the crtm I rial division of th Multnomah county circuit court. Judg Steven I well known for hla tertlng qualms a a law. yer and Jurist, and la on of th moat prominent political leaders of MuUnomaa county, lie la Identified with several se cret orders. In all of which he haa held high positions. Yi bra on by aa Aatorlaa representa tive yesterday, Judg Blevena, when ask ed In regard to hi Impressions of Asto ria and Ih general business situation. Id: "In my Judgment Astoria haa the best prospect of any town on th Paclffc eosat. Hr geographical situation 1 one of unparallelled excellence, and she 1 bound to b th greatest shipping port ot the Northwest. I am simply delighted with the prospects here. There I a great future before your city. Everything In nature and commerce ha combined for th building of a solid business center. Anything that aids your Interests her redounds to our Interests In Portland and to the whole atate of Oregon. Wa all ought to stand by you, for It means Uis advancement of the most vital Interest of Oregon In every branch of trade. Iluslneea generally la dull, but w are looking for bolter thing In th near fu ture. A bit of aunshln Ilk w have today makes a vast difference In a man' feeling, tils hope are buoyed up and hi ambition stirred to greater deeds. There hi one thing your property owners should exercise car about, and tbat I to see that there Is no quibbling about a small piece or dirt when a capitalist ants a location for a factory tbat will hare piy rolls, Trein what your people ha already done. I am satisfied that better Judgment will prevail than ha been exhibited In other place, and that no oiportunli!e will be lost to secure factories of all kind. These are the life of every community and should be rare full) fostered. Don't let the world think thit you are going to have a "boom,' or that you are booming your town. Don't blow up your town like a bladder that ran be pricked with pin and let the whole thing col lapse. There have been too many such experiences on the west ern coast. You have everything here to warrant a steady and sure, growth on a sife basis and under healthy conditions. If you do not depart from these lines there la no power on earth which can prevent the oulldlng of a populous and prosperous commercial center at the mouth of the Columbia" SAW MILL. Investigation Made of Eligible Bite by Capitalists. Testerday afternoon s party of railroad officials and capitalists made an excur sion about th bag with the object In view of Inspecting suitable aites for sawmills. Among those in tbe parly were U B. Seeley, J. M. Turney, Robert Wake field, D. H. Hanson, of San KrancUco, agent for the Allla-Ulack Mill Machinery Company, Milwaukee. Hon. H. H. Par ker, J. 14. Coiwuuid, Hon. J. C. Trunin- ger, C C. VanKtlen, W. G. Howell, A. H. Hammond. Col. John Adair, S. H. Brown, Jr., K. J. Ford. A run was nrst made to Tongue Point, and here Messrs. Hammond and Hanson disembarked and walked across the Tongue to the buoy depot, where they were picked up again by the steamer. From th buoy depot the party proceeded to the draw brliUe at Young's bay, and from thence to Flavel. A careful exami nation waa made of tbe different promi nent alts on the route. The day waa especlully propitious for the occasion, and everyone was In the best of spirits. Mr. Hanson represent one or the larg est manufacturing establishments of saw mill machinery In the United States, and upon hla representation will largely de pend the placing by that house of ma chinery at this point That the erection of a first-class modern sawmill to manu facture export lumber and timber. Is one of the ffrst requisite of the new Astoria, s conceded by all. It would appear that the hopes of Astorlans are soon to be realised. When questioned upon the sub ject Mr. Hanson said that he considered Astoria the Ideal location for a sawmill not only for the manufacture of export lumber, but for the manufacture ot goods for domestic and transcontinental shipments. The gentleman left with a most favorable Impression ot thl port and It coming Importance. A SOLDIER'S BLACK RECORD. Vienna. May . Inquiries made at the Austrian war office by a representative of the Associated Press show that Joet Blanther, suspected of the murder ot Mrs. Phllouena Langfeldt, of San Fran cisco, served ft rat In the Thirty-second Austrian Infantry and deserted from the Eurhtv-nfth Hungarian Infantry at Ken- na In 18KS. He was sentenced In Contu maciam on a charge of outlawry, and a year later waa arrested In Slam, but the extradition proceedings taken against him failed to obtain his surrender to the Austrian authorities, who have since been Ignorant of hi whereabout. BASEBALL SCORES. Pittsburg, May 51. -Pittsburg, ; Phil adelphia, 5. Cincinnati, May 21. Cincinnati, 4; New York, 1 Cleveland, May 21. Cleveland, 4; Bos ton, 1. Louisville, May H. Louisville, 1; Bal timore, 0. Seattle, May 21. Seattle, 15; Tacoma, 11. Chicago, May 21. Washington, 12; Chi cago 1 The best chemical compound for wash ing powder Is "Soap Foam,'' as It will not "yellow the clothes," nor burn the hand. It's the 11 nest thing In th world for th bath. One trial will convince you. THE FISHERMAN WAS MURDERED K. Scare, While Drifting it the Head of Wallace Island. Killed Last Evening. MURDERERS ARE NOT KNOWN Scmal Me Approickcd Stsrcy'i (tat, t acre Ordered Aaa)-Tst Kepi; U a Volley Wkick Elded the Msg' Life. The first bloodshed Incident to th Mi trik occurred last night near Wallace Island. Wbll the official of Ui.PIh ermtn' Union hav mad every effort to conduct a peaceable strike for what they think Is right, the fact remain tbat tbe sltuaUon is becoming aertoue. When they begin to feel the pang ot hunger, and when their little one at bom ar subjected to wane men become desper ate and desperate men cannot b con trolled. - That th parties who murdered the fisherman nsr Eagle Cliff last night were sinkers 00 one will for a moment doubt. Th fsct tbat they took the best of car to conceal their- Identity only goes to provs that tb murder was pre meditated. The Union will undoubtedly take step to being the murderers to Justice, but It Is not to be expected, per haps, that tb guilty one wlU ever J known FISHERMAN MURDERED. Special to the Astorian. Eagle Cliff. Wn.. via Oak Point, Wn.. May n. -About : this evening while K. Searcy and his oo-In-law, Phil Jew ell, war drifting at th bead of Wallace Island, they were approached by a boat containing aeveral men, Searcy at one ordered the men away from hla boat and net. Tb approaching party Immediately commenced) firing at Searcy and Jewell. one ball entering the former's forehead and several striking; him In th arm, breaking that limb. He waa Instantly kilted. Jewell received a alight wound la the back of the head. None of the party who did th (hooting waa recognised on account of the darkness. Searcy and Jewell were fishing for Hapgood 41 Co., of Waterford. Searcy resides at or near St. Helens. Oregon., but was stopping with Jewell on a scow during th fishing season at Cut-Off slough, opposite th Eureka cannery. BUN'CE MAT GO TO SEA. Short Cruises for Naval Evolutions Have Been Authorised by the Navy De partment. Washington. May Secretary Herbert has given permission to Rear Admiral Bunco to take hla vessels to sea for fleet evolution whenever be wishes to do so. It I not expected that Admiral Bunco 111 be at sea more than three day at a time, and he will so arrange matters that th department can communicate with hlra In case an emergency should arise necessitating It. The course at the naval war college ill be opened on June 1 by Assistant Secretary McAdoo. The officers who will compose the class are Commanders C. J. Barclay. Horace Elmer, R. K. Impey, J. F. Merry. M. R. 8. Mackenxle. W. T. Burwcll. C. C. Todd and G. A. Blcknell; Lieutenant Commander B. S. Rlcharda, J. R, Selfrldge and W. H. Everett; Lieu tenant B. H. Buckingham. J. E. Sawyer, B. A. Ftske, W. Q. Cutler. J. O. Oulnby. and A. a Almy; Ensign W. K. Harrison, M. H. Signor, C. T. Vogelgesang. W. A. Moffett and J. R. Edle. As a result of the findings of the court of Inquiry which Investigated the cir cumstances attending the disabling ot a gun mount on board the cruiser Mont gomery, Secretary Herbert has censured Lieutenant C. H. -Lyman and Ensign C. T. Jewell for negligence In falling to see that a proper supply of liquid was In the gun cylinder. The court recom mended that no further Judicial proceed ings should be had In the matec. HOTEL MAN IN TROUBLE. Charged with the Larceny of a Traveler's Diamonds and Cash. Denver, May 21. On complaint of Mrs. Lou Rlcker, WllUam M. VanHorn, man ager of the Grand Central Hotel, was ar rested today charged with the larceny ot diamonds valued at I1.0S5, and lot) In cash. Tuesday night Prof, and Mrs. Rlcker arrived In th city from Son Francisco, whither they had shortly before gone from Olympla, Wash. In Washington Prof. Rlcker was assltsant state geologist and It wo on account of falling health that he left there. In this city they went to the Grand Central Hotel, where they remained until last evening. As they were leaving VanHorn demand ed SL which Prof. Rlcker refused to pay, claiming It was an overcharge. There upon he says VanHorn struck him In the face. Two grip which Rloker was carry ing fell to th floor and VanHorn grabbed one containing Jewelry and money, and started to run. Rlcker seised him, and he says VanHorn cried on the street to catch the grip, throwing It through the office door to an unknown standing on the sidewalk, who disappeared with It. In the police court today Rlcker was dis charged on a charge of disturbing the peace. VanHorn will be tried for disturb ance tomorrow. EXPERT REPORT ON B. AND O. Apparently No Misappropriations, but Large Amounts Have Been Un wisely Spent New Tork, May 21 Stephen Little has finished his Investigation of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad books, with the ex ception of those of the West Virginia and Pittsburg and Staten Island Rapid Transit companies, both of which are said to be In good condition. The main facts have been communi cated to the reorganisation committee, and while no money appears to have been misappropriated, It Is understood that they show that vast amounts ot money have been unwisely spent on some of the branch lines, which have proved a drain on Ih parent company ever since their acquisition. Among these lines, ss already pointed out, are the Akren and Chicago Junction line, Pittsburg and Baltimore Belt Line. The establishment of a trunk line, by wsy of Pittsburg, resulted, according to the examination. In a diversion of traffic from th old main lln at Cumberland. An elevated road. It I believed, would hare paid much better than tha belt lln tunnel. The floating debt of the Baltimore and Ohio proper Is said to be only B.ODO.Wo, but, of course, that of the subsidiary lines run up Into larg figures, Mr. Little' figures In regard to th earning capacity of th road ars said to be fa vorable. Inasmuch as they show that tb company, with proper rolling stock. Is able to haul a very larg tram. Th Im provement already made have resulted In a considerable Increase In business over last year. OTHER REDUCED RATES. What It Will Cost to Attend Coming Notable Event. Ban Francisco, May 2L-ln addition to rate for th Republican. Democratic and Populist national convention the Trans continental Passenger Association hss mads th following schedule of rates: Christian Endeavor convention, Wash ington, July 7 Rate of one first-class lim ited far, plus S3 for round trip fare; W.7E. , r Baptist Young People's Union, Milwau kee. July If Reduced rates for the Dem ocratic convention cover this meeting. Fare. 172.50. National Editorial Association. Buffalo, July One first-class limited faro for th round trip, plus $22: fare, t!.75. Grand Army of th Republic, St. Paul. September 1 Rat of one aft-dsr first class far for the round trip, ts?.50; tick et to be sold August B and X. National Electric Medical Association, Portland. Or.. June 15 Rate for 10-day first -class fare for tbe round trip will be made from Eastern terminals, such as 8L Paul. Minneapolis and river points. American Society of Civil Engineers, San Francisco. June 2v-One 20-day flrst clsas far for round trip from Eastern terminals, such aa Missouri River, Hous ton, etc. REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT. Caused a Sensation by Introducing Tariff Resolution. Laramie, Wyo., May C The Demo cratic state convention today was con trolled entirely by the free silver element of the party and adopted a platform ot one plank, embodying tb moat advanced view in favor of that policy. William Daley, of Carbon county, cre ated a sensation by Introducing the fol lowing resolution: "Resolved. That It Is th sens of this convention that there should be a re vision of the tariff law of the United Slates to the end that they may not only produce adequate revenues, but that they De so adjusted a to afford proper pro tection to American Industries, without fostering- trusts, and to Insure that wholesome degree of protection to con sumers and laborers which Is their light to receive. Further, we favor a system of specific rather than ad valorem, duties on Imports." Instantly there was confusion, a score of delegates seeking recognition. When the chair succeeded In restoring order the resolution wa tabled by a heavy vote ASTORIA HONORED. Portland, May n. Th Young Men's Institute cloeed Its session tonight The following grand officers were elected: President, Jno. P. Kavaaagn, of Port land: grand ecretary, J. B. Coffey, ot Portland: grand treasurer, H. J. Oleary, of Victoria, B. C: grand marshal, Pat rick O'Shea. ot Astoria. Grand Board ot Directors J as. Casey, of Walla Walla; C E. Foster (chairman) of Astoria: E. J. O'Brien, of Tacoma; W. E. O'Brien, of Vancouver, B. C, and T. B. McDennott, ot Portland. GRAND LODGE OF KNIGHTS. Seattle, May 21. The Grand Lodge ot Knights of Pythias today decided to hold its next annual meeting at Vancou ver, Wash. Tbe following officers were elected: Grand Chancellor, J. J. Wels enberger.jsf Whatcom: Grand Vice-chancellor, R. C. McCroakey, of Garfield; Grand Prelate, C. C. Thornton, ot Sno homish: Grand Master of the Exchequer, Mitchell Harris, of Olympla; Grand Mas ter at Arms, L. B. Soiins, of Vancouver. The Grand Lodge completes Its session tomorrow. CHINAMAN DEPORTED. Seattle. May 21. Crune Moy, the so called wife No. 2 of Gee Lee, a prominent Chinese merchant of this city, was to day ordered deported by Judge Hanford. Chinese Inspector Schuyler says this Is the first case on record of a Chinese woman being deported since the Mc creary act went Into effect It was proved at the trial that Gee Lee had an other wife living here with him and that the last wife landed on a fraudulent certificate. FROLICKSOME BREEZES. Guthrie, O. T May 21 A terrific cy clone passed through the Osage reserva tion last night devastating farms and. It Is rumored, killing a number of people. The storm waa general all over the ter ritory, and was the worst on record. Small cyclones are reported from Nor man, Edmond. White Eagle and 1'erklns, with much destruction of property. ENDED HER TROUBLES. Seattle, May II. -Mrs. Melville Ring, wife of a letter carrier, committed sui cide this afternoon at her home by hang ing herself with an apron. She had a tumor removed from her side last winter and after that time was unable to use her left arm. She worried continually and often said she would be better dead than alive. A SWIFT COASTER. Victoria, B. C, May 2L The steamer City of Puebla today lowered all records between this city and California, arriving at the dock here 48 hours and 45 minutes after casting off In Son Francisco. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Govt Report AB&O LUTEE.Y PUDE SHARP DEBATE IN THE SENATE Hill Accsscs the Nebraska Populist of Making Statements Which Were Palse. THE NEW YORKER EXCITED tie tted idjoamett ales BUI rrokikit tke Itsiasc of Isterest Beartsi rk4 Cine tp for Cojfdertlo. Washington, May n -The senate bad aa hour of much xcltemeat, with a re sort to obstructive tactics and several bested personal controversies, at a lata hour today. At ( o'clock Butler moved ta take op his bin prohibiting the further Issue of interest-bearing bonds. Hill Im mediately moved an adjournment, secur ing an ay and no vote In order to gala time. Th motion to adjourn was de feated, whereupon Chandler followed with a motion for an execntlve ses'lon. Pettlgrew asked leave to offer a supple mentary conference report on the Indian ' bilL Consent being given. Hill Immedi ately demanded a full reading of tha report This was aa unexpected mow for delay, as th report wss very voiu mlnoua The presiding officer, Faulkner, ruled that Hill's demand was regular and, directed tbe clerk to proceed with tha reading of th report Butler, Stewart, and Allen Interposed a chorus of pro testa Allen said he hoped the senate would aot vlolata every decency and propriety Dy mere obstructive tactics. "What right hav you to the floor V asked Hilt, aharply, addressing Allen per sonally. Then, stressing the chair. Ultra added: "Ho has no riant to tha floor.' 'I have, too," declared Allen. I haw a right to speak, and I propose to do so. "Others have rights ss well as you,"" responded HUL Tbe tone of the speaker showed feeling. , Allen proceeded and said that th ob struction was manifestly aimed at tb Popuustlc measure. "I am glad It Is admitted to be a Pop ullstic measure," Interjected HuX At this point a very heated conorjiiy occurred between Hill and Allen Th latter had continued to hold the floor. H spok with much feeling, saying he bad never known tbe cpirit of the unao 1 hwous agreement of the senate to be violated, sad 4h senator won commltteel such a violation would regret It "I would like to know If the senator refer to me. said Hill, rising. There was a momentary silence, owing to tha suggestive tone of Hill's Inquiry. "What does the senstor want to know fort" asked Allen, with equal signifi cance. "I want to know If reference Is mad) -to me." replied Hill. "I referred to the senator," said Allen. "Then I desire to say here," answered Hill, savagely, "that the statement la false, absolutely false. I have vtotcatea no agreement and my course was sus tained by th chslr." "The senator will never be able to -eon-vlnce me." said Allen. In somewhat sub dued tone, "that he was boneart la hav-, . Ing that report read." "I care nothing about convincing you; I stand on my rights here," Hill ssM. contemptuously. A vote was about to be taken when the snarl of parliamentary obstruction was Interposed. For an hour roll cans and calls of the senate obstructed busi ness, a quorum disappearing on most votes. A privileged conference report on the river and harbor bill, not includlng the California Items, wss presented and agreed to. . It was 4:13 when the suspension of ' business occurred and the outlook waa for a protracted struggle. Senators strolled about the chamber or repaired, to the cloak rooms. As the senator were slipping away from the building. Butler, author ot the prohibitory bond . bill rose and stated that he would not Inconvenience the senators any longer tonight, but would continue the contest . tomorrow noon. CZAR'S TRIUMPHAL ENTRY. Ancient Moscow the Scene of the Great est Gathering Ever Witnessed. Special to the Astorian. Moscow, May IL The Cxar and Cxarina made their triumphal entry Inte the city this afternoon amid the thunder of bat teries of artillery, the clanging of count less bells and the cheers of a vast multi tude of loyal Russians and equally enthu siastic visitors from all parts of tho world. Probably never In the history ot nations has there been such an assem blage. BOGUS BISHOP AT TACOMA John Lawrence Takes in the Sound City, but Unsuccessfully, Special to the Astorian. Tacoma, May 21. This morning a man dress d as a Catholic priest, and claiming to be Bishop Rupert, called at St. Jesep'a Hospital. Finding Father Hylebes. tha resident priest, there, he hastily de camped. He Is believed to have been at Astoria and other cities recently under the name of Father Laurence and mas querading as the bishop of Honolulu. RACES FOR BIG STAKES. Cincinnati, May ZL Fifteen thousand people witnessed the opening events at Oakley today. All six races were good, but five ot them were overshadowed by the derby, with its 110,000 to tbe winner and 13500 to the next three. Prince Lief won; Ben Eder second; Ben Brush third. Time. 2:08t. THE MARKETS. Liverpool, May a. Wheat steady: de mand, poor. No. I red winter, 5s fPd; No. 1 hard Manitoba. Ss 4d; No. X California, 60 4Hd. if 1 13 t ' I, .1 -A I. ' I