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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
Contractors Wanted to Know What
They Should Do in Order
to Avoid Strikes.
MEN MAY RETURN TO WORK
Contractors Wished to See if the
Union Really Meant Business
and They're Convinced.

Portland. April THE signing of the
Failing building contract. together with
the manner In which other contractors
are communicating with the building
trades council in order not to be declar-
ed unfair, make things look from a nm
ion point OF view as though the back
bone OF the strike is broken. A num-
Der Of contractors called at the head
quarters Of the council today to learn
what was necessary for them to do in
order to avoid strikes. They were
told that all they need do was to agree
not TO ernplay any nonunion men upon
any Of their contracts.
II Is believed the nonunion man was
put 70. work on the Failing building
yesterday as test TO draw the fire OF
the union. And the prompt manner in
which the building was completely tied
up-eyery man on the job belonging to
the various building trades quitting
seems 10 have convinced the contract
ors that the union means business and
win not hesitate to tie up the entire
town with a strike in case is demands
are not granted. The master painters
are still a unit in their stand to resist
the demands of the painters union.
but they can do nothing. as the union
claims, without the aid Of the building
contractors. The members OF the as
sociation. OF course, are given their con
tracts for work by the building contrac-
tors. and If the latter refuse to employ
nonunion men the painter contractors
viii be bound hand and foot as they
cannot put any men TO work even II
they secured carloads Of them from
other points.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
Arrested on Suspicion

Two suspicious characters We're taken
into custody by Sheriff Linville and are
now in the county jail. They arrived
in the city yesterday on the steamer
LlTline and purport to have come from
Kalama. They had in their possession
at least ton of valuable trolley wire
and this unusual Circumstance togeth-
er with the disiointed yarn they tell in
connection with their obtaining It, led
to their arrest and subsequent deten-
ton. The story Of the men is that
they purchased the wire from a party
near Kalama. who was passing there
In an open boat. that they loaded II into.
a skiff and rowed down the river to a
point known as Rarbary Coast and
there they removed the wire and them-
selves to the house OF resident known
as Russian Pete. Yesterday they were
in readiness when the Lurline passed
and came down on her to here for the
purpose evidently, of disposing OF the
goods for soon after their arrival they
began to open negotiations with NJ
Susman for the purchase Of the same,
Sheriff Iinville had been watching
their movements closely and in the ev-
ening took them into custody, The
men give the names of ]. w. Smith
and Charles Lyman and say that they
left Seattle seven weeks ago, but their
subsequent experiences as related by
them. are very confusing and no reli-
ance is placed in what they say. From
papers found upon their persons 1t ap=
pears conclusive that they are but re-
Gently from Portland, For some time
past thieves have been at work in the
suburbs of Portland suTeptiously re-
moving copper wire, but thus far the
miscreauts have not been apprehended
1t looks very much like the right par
ties are now in the local county Jail and
effort viii be made at once to set infor-
nation regarding them. The wire they
had in their possession is in loose
lunches and is in first class condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
Herr Most Is
Again Free

New York. April 7,-After serving a
years Imprisonment, less about two
months, communication of sentence for
good behavior on Blackwells island,
John Most, the anarchist, has been re-
leased.
Most was convicted for the publica-
tion in his paper, Freheit, on the day
Mckinley was shot an article with the
caption; Murder and Murder,
which was held by the courts to en-
danger the public peace In that 1t was
an Indictment to the murder of rulers.
This was the decision of the court of
special sessions before which Most was
arraigned and was affirmed by the
higher courts.
Upon his release Most went at once
to Union Hill, N. J.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
OLD FRIENDS
WERE THERE
Ranchmen and indian Chiefs Make
interesting Scene on Presi.
dents Old Stamp.
ing Grounds.

Manlan. n, D.. April 7-President
Roosevelt has been travelling through
familiar country today. and has rcceiy-
I'd hearty greetings wherever his train
stopped. At many places he recog-
nlxed old friends. and upon his eonver-
satIon II is evident that this has been
one Of the most enjoyable days OF his
trip. Al Fargo, jamestown and Bis
mark, he made stop Of from half an
hour 10 and hour and discussed condi-
tons In the Philippines, tarifr and gen
erTl prosperity which the country is
enjoying. Stops were also made at
castle;on. Tower. Valley city. the
home ct Governor White; Dawson, Die
hInson and Medora.
Al Bismark the president was intro
Aueed 70 number OF Indian chiefs,
sone of whom had fought against Gus
ter. The chiefs presented an address
and pipe OF peace to the president,
who had few words Of greeting and
thanks for each man. The most inter-
estng ceremony Of the day occurred
At Medora, where the president AZ one
time owned a ranch and which was his
postoftlce address 10 years ago. when he
was sheriff Of Billings county. Medore
Is small place but ranchmen from
the surrounding country had come into
town ana they gave him truly west
crn reception.
Joe Ferris who was the presidents
old foreman and his brother s. NJ,
Ferris met the president at Bismark
and rode with him to Medora.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
BowIers Are Active

Eeginning with last night tryout
Nlll he played on the Commercial ciao
alleys, the object being to select team
to engage in the coming contest with
the Irving club, A return game the
second of the series, will be played at
the Commercial club next Friday ev-
ening. The tryout will continue for
three evenings, the six highest being
selected for the team and the three next
TO act as substitutes. Both clubs are
manifesting keen interest in the con-
test To be waged between them and
when the series are concladed It is ex--
pected many good scores will have been
made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
Carter H. Harrison viii Continue
to Be Mayor Of the City
Of Chicago.
MAJORITYHAsB BEEN CUTDOWN
Liquor Question at Issue in Kansas
and the Ladies Of Topeka
Elect Dry Man.

Chicago. April Garter Harrison
vas elected mayor Of Chicago today for
the fourth time, his majority by unof-
ficial count being s94s. The repub-
licans elected John S. smolski for city
attorney by 300 plurality and r. O.
Bender for city clerk by 300 and the
democrats elected Ernest Hummel for
city treasurer by 21.0O0.
The new city council will consist OF
s5 republicans, 80 democrats and in
dependent democrats.
Kansas City. April 7.--EIections were
held In all the large cities Of Kansas
today. The liquor question was the
issue in number Of the cities. notably
Topeka. The result as whole shows
large republican gains
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
Most Pleasant Day So Far Of the
Tour Was Spent Yesterday by
President Roosevelt.
Cubans in
a Scrimmage

New York. April 7.--whiie the house
of representatives was awaiting Presi-
dent Pslma's message. Congressman
villuendas and Gormendia exchanged
angry words about question OF or
der, says the Havana correspondent to
the Tribune. viluendas called Gar
mendia little. rude, ugly person and
q clown" Garmendia challenged W.
luenda TO go into the street and fight.
Villuendas sprang up and ran toward
Garmendia. but congressman seized
both men before they got together. II
is believed a duel win be fought.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08

Kansls City, the largest city in the
state, turned the democratic plurality
Of 1000 Of two years ago into a republic
an plurality of more than $500 today
Thomas B. Gilbert was elected mayor
Ir Topeka, W. $. Berger, republican,
was elected mayor by more than 500 plu
rality. He was dry candidate and
reviewed large majority of the wo-
men vote. One year ago a democrat
was elected mayor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
Want Thirty
Cents an Hour

Chicago April s,--A thousand furni-
ture packers In downtown wholesale
and retail establishments went on STR
Ike today for a nine hour day and 50. 10
as minimum scale. The packers
submitted demands everal weeks ago
and we're offered the nine-hour day
with a minimum scale OF 81.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08

The announcement by the ladies OF
the Library association of the present.
alton of the comedy-drama Diamonds
and Hearts On April II, has been with
drawn. The play will, however, be
given under the direction OF Mr.. Perci-
val and the auspices OF the Commercial
club as benefit for the gymnasium
fund of the club. The date is set for
April 20 AT Fishers opera house.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-08
Base Ball Scores.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGu

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
At Oakland Seattle, Q; San Francisc.
5.
At Los Angeles-Los Angeles. 3; Oak
land. 2.
At sacramento-Sa Sacramento, Z; Port
land, 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
EARLY RATIFICATION DESIRED.
Officials Pressing for Prompt Action on
the New Chinese Treaty..

The critical situation In the east has
caused the officials of the State Depart
ment to renew their efforts to secure for
the United States from China and COrea
certain necessary trade advantages as en-
bodied In the Chinese commercial treaty
and in Minister Aliens demands upon the
Corean government, before the crisis be-
comes more acute. 1t Is realized that
should hostilities break out between Russia
and Japan the resulting peace treaty would
probably leave the United States and other
neutral nations entirely outside Of the pale
of advantage in Corea and Manchuria, no
matter which way the tide of victory turns.
Therefore the State Department is bringing
effective pressure to bear upon the Chinese
court to insure the speedy ratification of
the trade treaty with China, and as other
nations have been indirectly given to un.
derstand that negotiation 1t is hoped that
final ratifcations of the treaty may be ex-
changed in Washington within three months
at the outside. This will result In the
opening to United States trade of the ports
of Antung and Moukden, in Manchuria.
Across the river from Antung, in Corean
territory, lies Wiju, and the State Depart
ment has prompted Mr.. Allen, minister at
Seoul to renew his pressure upon the
Corean government to secure the opening
Of that port to trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
ADMITTED TO BE CRITICAL
Situation In the Orient as Bad as It Can
Be Without Actual War,

At the Japanese legation the far eastern
situation is declared to be as bad as it can
be without actual war. In view of the criti-
cal phase on which the Russo-Japanese ne
gotiations have entered Mr.. Takahira, the
Japanese minister, is unwilling to talk free
ly. even with his confreres of the diplomatic
corps, on the subject. He is kept daily
posted by cable from Tokyo, and the fact
that he takes so serious view of the situa-
ton is therefore significant. AS to the eff
forts of Japan to obtain loan In this coun-
try or Great Britain It is admitted that to
carry on long war Japan must have mon
ey: Ihere Is enough money available, 1t Is
large scale, and to continue them for sew
eral months. Japan expects in the event
that she is forced into war with Russia that
aroused in England to enable her to obtain
a war loan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
Movements of Naval Vessels.

kilograms reaching the Navy Depart
ment announce the arrival of the Alexander
at Beirut. the Columbia at Tompkinsville,
the Eagle at Key West, the Solace at
Honolulu, the Topeka at Key West, the
Villalobos at Shanghai, the Bennington at
Mare Island and the Lebanon at Lamberts
Point.
The Wilmington has left Pagasda anchor
age for Suatow.
The Olympia has left Colon for Carta-
gena.
The Callao Las left Canton for Hongkong
The Nanshan and Pompey have left Hon.
olulu for Guam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
GIFTS TO SUPERIORs.
Gen. Wade Calls Attention to a Pro-
vision of the Statutes.

Major General James F. Wade. U. s. A.,
commanding the division of the Philippines,
in order to discourage the practice of pre-
senting gifts to superior officers. has issued
an order calling special attention to the
following provision Of the Revised Statutes
of the United States:
mo officer. clerk or employe in the
United States government employ shall at
any time solicit contributions from other
officers, clerks or employees in the govern
ment service for gift or present to those
in a superior official position; nor shall any
such official or clerical superiors receive
any gift or present offered or presented to
them as contribution from persons in
government employ receiving less salary
than themselves: nor shall any officer or
clerk make any donation as gift or present
to any official superior. Every person who
violates this section shall be summarlly dis
charged from the government employ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
OBSERVING THE HOLIDAYS.
Time Given Troops in Philippines and
Sailors in Porto Rican Waters.

Major General Wade, commanding the
Division of the Philippines. has directed
that the following holidays be observed as
such in that division, and all military duty.
except the necessary guard and field duty.
will be suspended: New Year day, January
1; anniversary of the birth of Washington,
February %; Memorial day, May 80; Inde-
pendence day, July 4; Labor day. the first
Monday In September; Thanksgiving day,
the last Thursday In November, and Christ
mas day, December %.
Orders have been issued for the DISPOSE
ton, during the Christmas holidays. of the
United States warships assembled OFF Guile
bra. The different squadrons have been dis
persed among the nearby ports on the Porto
Rican coast, and the officers and men will
have one weeks holiday. The vessels Will
reassemble off Culebra early in January for
the winter maneuvers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
DEPARTED FOR CHEMULPO.
Rear Admiral Stirling Reports the
Sailing of the Vicksburg.

Rear Admiral Stirling, temporarily in
command of the Asiatic station, cables the
Navy Department, announcing the depar-
ture of the gunboat Vicksburg today from
Shanghai for Chemulpo, Corea, where she
has been ordered at the instance of Mr..
Allen the American minister at Seoul. The
local riots there a short time ago en-
dangered life and property. and the dis
patch of a warship was thought necessary.
AS the marine guard of the Vicksbur8
does not exceed a half dozen men, Rear
Admiral Stirling has been Instructed to
send company of marines from the Phil
ippines to Chemupo on board the transport
Zafiro. The marines Will go aboard the
Vicksburg at Chemulpo. and ii is stated.
that they will not be landed unless Ameri-
can interests are sdrther threatened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
Personal Mention.

Prof. Newcomb has gone to st. Louis to
preside at the meetings of the Astronomical
and Astrophysical Society of America.
Mr.. John e. Powell Of the Treasury De-
partment has returned to his home at Rose
Croft, near Anacostia, after a trip to Porto
Rico, where he was engaged on govern
ment business. Mr.. Powell, whose health
was not of the best when he left, was Ill
while away. but has returned in an i'm
proved condition.
DIR. William A. White, the superintendent
of the Government Hospital for the Insane,
Is spending a few days in Binghamton,
N. Y, but is expected to return to the in
stitution by Monday afternoon.
Ing Curt Scharf of Erkelenz, Germany, Is
spending the holidays with Mr.. H. H. Dane
of 1921 Connecticut avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
SAN DOMINGO IN TURMOIL.
Critical Situation Of Affairs Reported
by Arrivals From That Place.

NEW YORK, December 28-The Clyde
Line steamer New York arrived today from
San Domingo, having been subjected to
considerable delay in. loading and discharg-
ing cargo at ports of the revolution-swept
island
Cabin passengers on board said that the
whole country was in turmoil Of riot an
archy and revolution within revolution.
Communication between ports, they said.
was suspended, and all telegraph wires
were down;
At Porto Plata, the home of Morales the
people were his ardent supporters, it was
reported, until he went to San Domingo
City, when strong Jiminez party devel-
oped.
1t was said that Morales would send the
war vessels to lombard the town to put
down the revolt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
COLD WAVE IS GENERAL
Below-zero Weather Visits
Western States.
BIG SNOW IN GOTHAM
REACHES AS FAR SOUTH AS
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
Two Men Frozen to Death at Peoria,
Ill.-Real Blizzard at Cincin-
nati-Traffic Delayed.

CHICAGO, December 28-Fith a mini
mum of eight degrees beloy zero the crest
Of cold wave moving Eastward struck
Chicago today. Trains ia many instances
we're unable to maintain schedule Tins.
Temperatures close to z4ro were reported
in the west and northwest Northern Indi-
ana reported eight below, st. Paul sixteen
below. and Winnipeg thirty below.
At Dubuque, Iowa, the mercury went "A
below. and at Davenport . mark Of II be-
low was registered.
Snow and High Wind In New York.
NEW YORK, December a6--A heavy fall
of snow. accompanied by high wind. began
here early today. SO thick were the snow
and the clouds that during the morning
darkness almost like that a. night prevailed
in the downtown streets. The snow, wet
and heavy. at first melted as fast as it fell,
but later the temperatura dropped and the
storm took on the semblance OF a blizzard.
The darkness lasted nearly an hour, after
which the storm lessened considerably In
severity, although the snow continued to
fall A heavy snow storm, accompanied at
many places by a high wind, prevailed
throughout the state. AZ
Storm Real Blizzard at Cincinnati
CLEVELAND, Ohio, December 26.--The
first real blizzard of the winter is reported
from various points in eMo to have pre-
vailed last night and today. In this city
the wind reached.a velocity Of So miles an
hour, while heavy bliudipg snow fell to
the depth Of several pehe& =
During the past tSep4yzonr hours the
weather bur6au then4 epefar has dropped
% degrees and now sseers near the zero
mark. Railway trafffG II dAlaved owing tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
LIEUT.. AIKEN ACQUITTED.
Gen: Wood Cannot Find Adequate
Grounds for the Courts Verdict.

The War Department has received from
General Leonard Wood the record of the
court-martial in the case of Lieutenant w.
s. Aiken, 2Sth Infantry, tried before gen.
eral court-martial at Zamboanga- The ac-
cusation was drunkenness on duty, and the
court found him not guilty. The accused
was acquitted, upon which finding General
Wood says:
1.-THE record shows positive and mistaken
testimony of the fact that Lieutenant Aiken
was drunk as officer of the day. The evi-
dence is largely negative, and in no manner
ilisapproves or discredits the testimony pre-
sented by the prosecution. The department
commander cannot find In the record any
adequate grounds for the verdict of the
court The proceedings, findings and ac-
quittal disapproved. Lieutenant Aiken will
be restored to duty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
PERISH IN RAILWAY WRECK.
Another Collision in Kentucky Two
Men Dead, Six Injured.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. December 26.-Two
were killed and six injured In a rear-end
collision at Williamstown, KY. on the Gin
cinnau Southern railway today. A wreck
ing train that was backing up from Mason,
KY, was met by a freight train.
The relief car and two cabooses on the
wrecking train were wrecked and after
ward took fire.
The cars burned 50 quickly that two work
men perished. Six others who were asleep
in the relief car were badly injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
Detailed to Naval Trophy Board.

Lieut. Mark L. Bristol Of the navy has
been detailed for duty a member Of the
board appointed to prescribe regulations
for the tests for a national trophy and med
ais and other prizes for Workmanship, vice
Lieut.. F. X. Hill of the navy, assigned to
sea duty.
and inspector of target practice in the Ma
rine Corps, has been detailed as a member
of the trophy board. In place of Lieut.. Col.
Charles H. Lauchheimer, United States Ma
rine Corps. who has been ordered to duty
in the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
TAKES HIS LIFE.
Dependency Over Ill Health Causes
Young Man to Commit Suicide.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BOYD'S. Md. December 26.-william Tai
bott, young man living near Washington
Grove, shot and instantly killed himself
early this morning with shotgun by plac-
ing the muzzle of a gun at his side
He had been home sick. His physician
attending him told him not to go to work
for ten days. This seemingly put him in a
despondent mood. He told his mother he
would end HIS life, and Immediately carried
out the threat.
He was employed In Washington, d. c.,
by Snow & Co., patent attorneys. He Is
twenty years old, and besides mother is
survived by two sisters, one at home and
the other, Mrs. ]. H. Davis OF Union City.
Tenn. and one brother. Edwin Talbot Of
Brooklyn. N. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
To Examine the Names Injuries.

Capt John A. B. Smith, Commander Jas.
N. Perry and Lieut.. Oscar w. Koester of
the navy have been appointed a board to
investigate the damage to the cracked en-
gine frames of the battle ship Maine, which
limited the speed of that vessel to twelve
knots an hour upon the occasion Of her re-
cent trip to the isthmus and return. Be
cause OF this accident to the Maine 1t was
necessary to order her home from Colon
and every effort will be made to get her in
shape in time for the winter maneuvers.
The Maine viii be repaired at the New
York yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
DIAZ COMEDIES EXTRADITIoN.
Mexico Will Deliver Alleged st. Louis
Briber to American Authorities.

ST. LOUIS, December ga special to the
Republic from the City of Mexico, Mex,
says: The department of foreign relations
has informed Judge Rojas of the Guadala-
jara district court that President Diaz, act
ing upon the request of the American am
bassador and upon hearing the evidence
submitted in the case, had conceded to the
United States authorities the extradition of
Charles Kratz.
The department further advised the Judge
to expect at an early hour a formal order
to turn the prisoner over to the United
States officers awaiting the decision of the
case at Guadalajara.
Kratz, who is former member of the st.
Louis city council, is wanted In that city for
trial on a charge of bribery in connection
with street car franchise legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
Marine Corps Orders.

First Lieut.. E. B. Miller has been de-
tached from command of the marine guard
of the u. s. r. 8. Lancaster, and ordered
to the marine barracks, navy yard, League
Island, Pa, for duty.
Second Lieut.. William A. Mcneil has
been ordered to report to the commandant,
navy yard. League Island, Pa, for instruc-
ton and duty at the marine barracks there