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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-17
DEMANDS A TREATY
Otherwise iiostilities May he
Looked For Paris Officials
not Alarmed.
.WARSHIPS ARE GATHERING

BERLIN, Oct. 1.-THE negotiations
between Japan and Russia, according
70 the view of the situation taken
here, are not making progress Each
side, II appears from official informa.
ton. Will not yield on the essential
propositions. japan persists in re.
quiring an agreement that shall not
delimit their respective spheres of
supremacy. and declines to consent
TO q general policy Of drift under
which Russian influence will. the Jap.
anese say. steadily bear upon Korea
and edge forward until the time is
ripe for acquiring part of or the whole
county, japan Is determined to have
a settlement with Russia by treaty
Mhereto they both must abide, Or else
and the threat Is ever In the near
background hostilities will begin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-17

YOKOHAMA. Oct. 17.--A cabinet
minister says Japan. while stipuatirg
for the integrity of Korea and Chm.
ese sovereignty, makes no poins Of
the military evacuation of Manchs.
ria, thus simplifying the negotiations.
Bellicose ruinors continue. but the re
ports of Russian aggression In Korea
are proving exaggerated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-17

PARIS, Oct N.-.Although officials
do not take an aIarmist view OF The
Russo-JapaneSe situation, tiieir !alesi
advices Indicate a renewal of It's
somewhat serious aspect. The Rus
psian admiralty has prepared FOR tis
concentration Of warships on the Med
erranean station and at other Euro
pean ports. The reason for his II
understood to be the presence Of Jap
anese warships in European ports,
including two ships which are about
completed In the British ship yards
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-17
A DISTINCT VICTORY
The Portland Canal and the
small Island of Tcarse
Goes u Canada.
AGREEMENT SIGNED MONDAY

3 LONDON, Oct l7-The Alaskan
boundary commission has verbally
agreed 70 grant all the American con-
tentions except that Of the Portland
canal, which is given to Canada. The
formal agreement Is being drawn up,
and will be rendered Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-17

Continued on Page Two.)
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
DEMAND GRANTED.
Miners in the wyoming Region Re-
cciye the 10 Per Cent. Advance.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 11.-As a re-
suit of the recent agitation the rock
miners in the Wyoming region viii
receive 10 per cent. advance in wages,
the same as decreed the coal miners,
dating from April 1. Some of the
men received their advance on Satur-
day last and others have been prom
ised it this week. The difficulty is
not all settled, however, as the rock
men demand 10 per cent. back pay on
all wages since November /, and
there is still question whether they
will receive this.
The rock miners met in convention
here again yesterday afternoon and
the matter was referred to a COM
mittee of rock men, who will bring it
before the Cancellation board that is
expected to meet in this city or at
Scranton soon
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
WANT MORE PAY.
Mobile & Ohio Employees Quit Work
and Tie Up tho Rond.

St. Louis, May 11.-Mobile Sc Ohio
conductors, brakemen, yardmen and
baggagemen all along the line be-
tween st. Louis and Mobile went out
on strike at $3.50 o'clock Saturday be-
cause they were not given a 10 per
cent. increase in wages for freight
service and per cent. increase for
passenger service which they have
been trying to get since January last.
About 500 men are involved.
Jackson, Tenn, May 1.-THE strike
on the Mobile G. Ohio railroad now on
In this city is assuming alarming pro-
portions. One man killed. two trains
wrecked and business badly tied up is
the result of the day in Jackson.
Chief of Police CASTOR and his force
were called to the Union station
early yesterday by the officials of the
road, on account of a wreck there, al
legged to be the work of strikers. A
fishplate had been laid between the
rails of switch and an engine was
dera!led. The engine was replaced
on the rails and returned to the
shops, and when it returned to carry
the train north the switch was
thrown and another delay followed.
Mobile, Ala, May 11.-Yesterday,
the second day of the strike of the
trainmen on the Mobile &s Ohio, has
been a quiet one here. The road is
completely tied up. The passenger
trains all piled out on time, how
ever, being run by officials of the
road.
Meriden, Miss, May 1.-THE Mo-
bile & Ohio strike situation remains
about the same in this city, except
that the company succeeded in get
ting one train out and nine in yester-
day with non-union conductors and
brakemen.
st. Louis, Mo-, May 1.-THE local
situation in the Mobile & Ohio rail-
road strike is quiet and indications
are that there will be no trouble.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
GambIers In a Bribery Game.

Honolulu, May 12.-The committee
representing the keepers of Chinese
gambling houses has been placed un-
der arrest, charged with attempting
to bribe Deputy Attorney General
Andrews to permit four games of
palla pio to be run without molesta-
tion. Andrews arranged meeting
with the gamblers and concealed wit
nesses who heard the offer of $4,000
a month made if Andrews would per-
NIT the conducting of gambling
games. The Chinese state that they
had formerly purchased protection
from other officials, and interesting
disclosures are expected.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
SERIOUS TROUBLES
The Strike Fever Rages in
Greater New York.
A Number OF Assaults Made Upon Nom
Union Icn by Strikers Con.
tractor for the subway
Will Fiji strikers
Places,

New York, May 12.-Serious
troubles arising out of the recent
strikes inaugurated in Brooklyn oc-
Cured in various sections of that
borough yesterday. A gang of strik-
ing blacksmiths descended upon two
blacksmith shops in turn and Sc
verely beat number of the nom
union men employed there. In both
cases the police were called, but the
strikers fled before the arrival of the
officers.
A delegation of Italians attempted
to stop men at work repaving the
streets. Wherever the strikers ap-
peared they were met by the police
and dispersed. In some instances
the police were obliged to use their
clubs.
At meeting of subway strikers in
this city which was attended by
about 6,O0O men, it was decided to
continue the strike for six months il
necessary.
Subway Contractor John r. Nc
Donald has declined to hold further
conferences with representatives Of
the Central Federated union on ques-
tions involved in the subway strike.
after the Rockmen's and EXcava tors
union had refused to return to work
pending arbitration.
Mr.. Mcdonald read a statement to
the Representatives of the union that
they, by their own admissions. did
not represent nor bind the labor or
CARNATIONS, and that unless the met
return to work by Wednesday morn.
ing other men will be put in their
places. He added:
81 say now to you most empNati.
cally, not as threat. but as a warn
ing, that even if only one man wishes
to work he shall be protected to the
fullest extent of our power agains
violence. rioting, law breaking and
lawbreakers."
One of the three Hecker-Jon"s-
Jewell -four mills, the employees of
which have been on strike for ter,
days, was started up Monday and an
other will be put into opera tion next
week. The plant of the New York
City Milling Co.. which is the only
other big flour mill in this district. is
still shut down.
A representative of one of the con.
Germs said: "New York's output Of
-four was so little. compared to the
supply from the west. that it has
not affected the supply. not even OK.
ports to Porto Rico and Cuba. The
strike happened to come Just at q
time when business was slack"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
FATAL BLAZE.
rNvo People Burned to Death at Buff
fsalO. N. ".

Buffalo, y. Y, May 11.-Herman NJ.
Blaisdell, of North Collins, former
assemblyman, after whom the town
of Blaisdell, n. Y, is named, and his
wife, were so badly burned in fire
which started from an explosion and
which destroyed their home yester-
day, that they died few hours later.
An adopted son, who was the only
time of the explosion, was slightly
burned.
Mrs. Blaisdell was conscious for
some time before her death. and
from her it was learned how the eX-
plosion occurred. Awakened early in
the morning by a strong smell OF
gas she began an investigation. When
she reached the hall she struck
match, and instantly there was ter
rifle explosion.
The walls of the house were forced
outward and one side of the building
dropped. Fire broke out in half
dozen places and the whole house
was soon in flames. The adopted son
rushed to his foster mothers rescue
and succeeded in smothering the
flames that enveloped her. Mrs.
Blaisdell walked out as far as the
street, where she fell unconscious.
Mr.. Blaisdell, who had been awaken
ed by the explosion, endeavored to
reach the stairway. but found him
self cut off by the flames. With his
night clothing ablaze he was forced
to jump from an upper window. The
shock of the fall and the severe
burns resulted in his death.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
GOES INTO EFFECT.
PennsyIvania's Governor Has Sane
toned the New Libel Inv.

Harrisburg, Pa, May 13.-Gov. Pen
nypacker approved the Grady-Salus
libel bill yesterday and at the same
time issued n long statement giving
the reasons for his action. The bill,
which was in the governors hands
for more than month, goes into
effect Immediately and repeals all
laws or parts of laws inconsistent
with the new act.
The governor claims there is moth
ing in the terms of the measure
which prevents any newspaper from
making such comments upon legisla
tive measures or upon the official acts
of state, municipal, county or public
officers as are proper for the infor-
nation of the public. or are in the
line of legitimate public discussion.
Continuing, he says: "The bill in
its applica tion is not confined to Of
ficials, but affects as well the citizen
or business man, whose conduct con-
stitutes no part of the right of the
public to information. The corpora
tion officer who has been falsely
charged with crime; the manufac-
turer who has been falsely accused
of being drunken brawler; the
woman whose domestic griefs have
been unfeelingly paraded, or whose
chastity is improperly suspected; the
student who has been falsely accused
of murder; the clergyman who has
been cruelty maligned; the quiet citi-
zen whose peace of mind has been
destroyed by the publication of evil
gossip; the merchant whose credit
has been affected by groundless ru-
mors; the sufferers from reckless but
not necessarily malicious publica-
tion are given the right, not to pro-
hibit publication. but to recover the
damages which they have sustained,
provided they prove negligence or
lack of care on the part of the pub
fishing newspapers. All of these are
instances of what has in fact recent
lY nccnrred.n
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
Buckeye
Pickups.
The situation at Fremont.

Fremont, May 13,-As n result OF
the trouble caused by the strike in
the shear factory two dozen colored
men, their wives and families, have
vacated the town for fear of harm,
and nearly all have gone to oberlin.
Prosecutor Hunt has decided no pre-
liminary hearing is necessary and wilH
bring the cases against the alleged
murderers direct to the grand jury.
During the funeral of Otto Mischke,.
the murdered young man, business
was at standstill. At least 500
union men, representing every labor
organization in the city, turned out,
and, headed by the Light Guard band,
escorted the remains to st. Johns
Lutheran church, where services
were conducted in German and Eng
lish,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
offered 9 200 Reward.

Lorain, May 12.-The county COM.
missioners on Monday issued the fol-
lowing circular: Five thousand
dollars reward will be paid for infor-
nation leading to the arrest and con-
viction of the murderer or murder
ers of Agatha Reichlin. The victim
was slain in her home at Loraip
about 1890 o'clock or the mornileG
of May l by an assassin, whos9
weapon was a jagged rock. The
commissic ,ers of Lorain county have
given from the public funds $1,000 of
this reward, and a wealthy citizen of
Cleveland, who is member of the
knights of Columbus. has contrib
uted $4,000. This reward of $1,000
will be paid after conviction upon ap-
plication to the county commission
ers of Lorain county"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
A Wine DeaIer,. rrInI.

Berlin, May 13.-Dr. Schlamp, a
wine grower of Nierstein, has been
charged with wholesale adulteration
of his product and the case is now
being heard before the court at May
encc. More than 200 wine growers
have been called as witnesses. and a
large number of doctors, chemists
and professors will testify for the
state. DIR. Schlamp held annual auc-
tlon sales at which he sold enormous
quantities of his product, much of
which went to the United States. The
case is attracting considerable at
tention, as DR.. Schlamp is the larg-
est wine grower in Germany.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
A Crop Bulletin.

Washington, Nay 12.-The monthly
crop bulletin issued by the agricul-
tural department yesterday says:
Returns to the department of agri-
culture made up to May l show the
area under winter wheat in cultiva.
tion on that date to have been about
33,107,0oO acres. This is 2.s per cent.
less than the area sown last fall,
and 1873 per cent. in excess of the
area of winter wheat harvested last
year. The percentage of abandoned
acreage in all the important winter
wheat growing states is unusually
small. For the area remaining under
cultivation the average condition on
MAY l was 92.6.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15

Omaha, Neb., May 13.-Judge Dick
inson in the district court last night,
on application of John o. Yeiser. an
a attorney representing the labor
unions whose members are on strike,
issued an injunction against the busi
ness men and proprietors even more
sweeping than that issued by the
federal court against the unions last
week The order restrains the bust
ness men from refusing to sell goods
to dealers who employ union labor.
prevents them from boycotting union
labor and requires the Business
Mems association to cease holding
meetings or conspiring against the
unions, or in any way interfering
with the unions in the management
of their affairs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
Refused to Raise Tax Values.

Cleveland, May 0.-The Cleveland
& Plttsburg Railroad Co. had it's
hearing before the county auditors.
Friday. Auditors from ten counties
through which the line passes in the
state were present, together with
several of the company's officials,
their attorney and Prof. Bemis, of
the waterworks department, who had
prepared figures, on the advice Of
Mayor Johnson, pertaining to the.
value and the taxation OF the road
Bemis said that the company's prop
erty has been assessed at only II per
cent. of its market value, and main,
tanned that it should be assessed at;
so or 60 per cent. of its market value.
The auditors refused to increase the
valuation
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
A STUBBORN FIGHT.
Six Thousand Men in Nigeria
Killed by British Troops.
The Duslky African Warriors Were
Moved Down. but They Would
Not Surrender Defenders
of SoIxOto Were Well
Equipped.

London, May 13.-Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain announced in the
house of commons Yesterday that as
a result of the British military oper-
ations in the Sokoto and Kano dis
tricts, ending with the capture of
the emir of Kano, 100000 square
miles of territory had been added to
northern Nigeria and would be ad-
ministered by the government of that
territory.
Interesting details have been re-
ceived here of the capture of Sokoto
March IA by the British column COM
manded by Col. Morland. The en-
gagement lasted 2h hours. The
British numbered about 500 men,
with four quick firing guns and
four Maxims. The enemy's horse
and foot were estimated to number
some 5000 men, their rifemen being
armed with modern rifles and using
smokeless powder. The British
camped during the night of March
10 one and one-half miles from So
koto, after a hard march of 100 miles
from Kaura, with but little water
and having passed through difficult
country.
At daybreak March IA the British
moved out in square formation
towards the valley in which Sokoto
lies. Immediately after the British
appeared over a ridge the Fulanis
charged with fanatic bravery, un-
deferred by whitening Maxim and
rife fire. They had no proper lead
ership. but the isolated bands con-
tinued to advance over heaps of dead
and dying, often only individuals
reaching within yard of the square,
where, refusing quarter. they were
shot down while shouting "Allah"
with their last breath.
The main body of the natives
was finally routed, leaving remnant
of about 30 chiefs around the emir's
great white flag. These chiefs were
defiant to the last and their corpses
were found hedging the standard
when the British entered the city,
which consisted mostly of thatched
houses. Its ruined walls extended
seven miles around the place and
were pierced by eight gates.
A few days later the populace re-
turned and the Fulanis rendered
their submission to Commissioner
Lugard, who arrived March 10. The
British then returned towards the
coast, leaving a garrison of two
companies of infantry.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
Discussed Canal system.

Panama, May 11.-Lagardo Puiecio,
a prominent member of the conserve
tive party, discusses the canal sys-
tenn in recent issue of Correo
Nacconal, published at Bogota. He
says the renewal of the canal con-
cession granted by President Sancle-
mente is legal, the government hnv-
ing constitutional powers to take
this step. No company nor European
government is willing to risk any
money in the canal venture after the
De Lesseps failure. says Senior Pu-
lecio, before the United States can
undertake the construction of the
canal with chances of success.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
IN A CELLAR.
All but 5000 of 100000 in Currency
Taken from Safe by an Express
Messenger Is Eoun>


Messenger Is Foun>
Philadelphia, May 12.-Detectives
have recovered all but 5000 of $4,000
in currency stolen from the safe of
the United States Express Co. in
transit from Pottsville, Pa. to this
city. William ]. Murphy, an express
messenger in the employ of the com
pany, who was arrested Saturday on
suspicion of having some knowledge
of the mysterious disappearance of
the valuable package, is said by the
police to have made confession
which led to the recovery of the
money. He will be given a hearing
today.
The money was consigned by the
Safe Deposit bank, of Pottsville, to
the Tradesmen's national bank, of
this city. Murphy receipted for the
package, but when the safe was
opened the money was missing. The
messenger was questioned, but his
replies were vague and he was taken
into custody. Yesterday, the police
say, Murphy admitted his guilt and
accompanied the detectives to the
house of a friend, where $10,s0O was
found buried in the cellar. Murphy
has been in the employ of the United
States Express Co. for IS years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
Sues for $4,000 Damages.

Columbus, May 13.-Hugh Murphy
has sued the city of Columbus for
$4,000 damages for a whipping he
claims to have received at the hands
of DIR. j. A. Rebel March "a, while
Murphy was an inmate of the pest
house. Murphy is alleged to have,
cut another inmate and to have acted
in a disorderly manner DR.. Rebel
it is claimed, gave him 25 lashes with
a whip while tied to post. Murphy
sues at the rate of $1,000 per lick. In
his petition he alleges that he was
rendered almost unconscious by the
beating.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
The G. A. II. Encampment.

Marietta, May 13.-The thirty-sev-
enth encampment of the Ohio de-
partment of the G. \. Il. met here
Tuesday with an unusually large at
tendance. The decorations of bunt-
ing were elaborate and 90 electric
arches illuminate the business
streets. Among the distinguished
guests are Gov. Nash, Ohio senator's
and congressman and Conmander-in-
Chief Thomas J. Stewart, of Philadel-
phia. The contest for department
commander is animated between
Charles C. Dewstoe. of Cleveland; Dr..
4. c. Yengling, of Salem. and b. NJ
Moulton, of Lima. The Sons of Vet
Grams are also holding their annual
meeting here
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
TRAINS COLLlDED.
Three People Killed and Eight In.
jured at Nelson Lake, ".

Utica, n. Y, May 11.-Three people
are dead and eight others are seri-
ously injured as the result of head
on collision between two passenger
trains on the Mohawk division of the
New York Central & Hudson River
at Nelson Lake, in the Adirondacks,
which occurred Saturday afternoon.
The wreck occurred near the sid
ing at Nelson Lake, one of the sharp
est curves on the road.
The trains which collided were Nos.
$50, south bound, from Montreal,
and 651, which leaves this city at 1918
p. m. daily for Montreal. Both
trains had several extra coaches be-
cause of heavy traffic during the last
few DAYS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
A Magistrate Assaults a woman.

Findlay, May 9.-Justice of the
Peace p. A. Kemerer, of Benton
Ridge, assaulted the wife of w. c.
Swinehart, farmer living on an adj
joining farm, with a spade Iyester-
day. The woman was knocked down
and dangerously cut about the head
and shoulders. The result of her in
juries cannot be determined at this,
time, but it is feared they may be,
fatal. The affair grew out of quar-
rel over a line fence.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15

Columbus, May 12.-The Youngs-
town & Salem Railroad Co. and the
Youngstown & Southern Railway Co.
were incorporated Monday by Ashbel
W W: Jones r, /. \ Andrews John, H.
derson Snnan and 9nsn Gnsper n w. 9ng %Gny '" The
mer has 100000 and the lattrr ST.
100000 capital stock. The latter is
to run from Youngstown to East
Liverpool and the former makes 4
connection near Leetonia and runs to
Salem. Both are to be electric lines.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
Long.horemen strIlle settled.

Montreal, May 1.-THE longshore-
mems strike was practically settled
late last night at conference of the
strike leaders and the shipping men.
The basis of settlement was drawn
up to be submitted to the strikers to-
day. 1t is expected they will accept
and in this event the scooopers will
apree also
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
A Big Railroad Deal In Progress.

Cleveland, May 12.-The Pain
Dealer says: Information from pri-
vate sources is that the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. is making arrangements
to take over the Hooking Valley rail-
road. 1t is even stated that the deaE
has progressed to such an extent
that the Pennsylvania interests are
already figuring upon vast terminal
improvements for the northern ter
minus of the prOpertY
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-05-15
Death Sentenced Commuted,

Columbus, May 13.-Gov. Nash has
commuted the death sentence of
Lc )nard Quint, murderer of Virgil
Blake, to life imprisonment. The
action was based on doubt as to
whether premeditation had been
fullv eStohliSbed