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Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
The Relations Between Russia and
 Japan Not Viewed Optimist- ically in Ingland.
HOW FAR WOULD BRITAIN GO
 IN THE EVENT OF A RUPTURE ?
Baron HayasI<i. the Japanese Minis ter to Great Hritain, While Re- fusing to Credit Current RumOrs, Admits That the Situation Has Changed.

London, Oct 13.-In spite of the re- assuring statements of the foreign of flee and Baron Hayashi the frequent reiteration that hostilities between Russia and Japan are imminent, the mysterious movements of the Russian and Japanese fleets, and the excited state of public opinion in Japan are beginning to cause disquiet Ill Great Britain, which, by reason of her alli- ance with Japan, is so intimately con cerned in any action which the latter may take in the far east. Only the most sanguine persons believe that in the event of hostilities they could be kept within the limits which would free Great Britain from her obligation to support her Japanese ally. Even Baron Hayashi, who heretofore has ridiculed all suggestions of war, is not so optimistic as he was. Indirectly, he admits the possibility of war by ex- pressing the hope that in the event of a crisis, Japan will have the active sympathy of her ally, Great Britain.
 While refusing to credit the reports VI Gh uAIAAAoIuLi AdNlHS DSSIi 'IelINeI GU, Baron Hayaslli admitted that the diplo- matic situation had changed since Oc- tober and that developments may have arisen from the failure of the Russians to fulfill their engagement to evacuate Manchuria on that date. He, however, had heard r0thing from his government on the subject.
 Che Foo, the source of the latest alarming news, is several hundred miles from MaSan-Pho, so tho reports of Japanese military movements there are likely to be repetition of similar stories circulated last week, which later accounts minimized.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
THE LAST STAGE ENTERED
The Alaskan Boundary Commission
 Considering Their Verdict.
A Hopeful FeIinE Prevalent That . Satisfactory Solution VIII be
 Arrived At.

London, Oct 13.-The last stage of the Alaskan arbitration commenced, Monday, when the commissioners met in secret session to consider their 'yer- dict. Senator Lodge and Prof. Sir Louis Jette, one of the Canadian com missioners, were early on hand, and War Secretary Root and Senator 1'ur- ner followed them into the cabinet room of the foreign office, where the deliberations are being held. Later, Commissioner Aylesworth, of Canada, who had been in the country, put in an appearance
 While nothing cap be known defi- nitely, very hopeful feeling prevails in American circles. A significant re- f1ex of this appears in the Times. Deal- the selection of a new British ambas- sador to the United States, and the ir- ritation which he would have to face both in Canada and the United States if the Alaska tribunal broke up with a disagreement, the Times says: We re- joice to say that there is believed to be something more than possibility that an award may be agreed, or rath- CT that the seven questions may be so answered as to end the natter
 The commissioners will sit daily from Il a. m. until 1:30 p. m., when they will adjourn for lunch, and will resume their deliberations at ? p. m., adjournment for the day at D. m., untiI decision is raached
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
AS VIEWED AT WASHINGTON.
The Japanese Legation Not Advised
 of Any Act 0 fWar.

Washington, Oct. 13-Aside from extensive military preparations by both nations, the Japanses legation here is not advised that either Russia or Japan has as yet committed any act of war. The Japanese minister is be- ing kept constantly advised by cable grams from TOklo of the situation, and realizing its gravity, he is moving with great caution. Negotiations be- tween Russia and Japan, according tc his advices, are still in progress, and there is hope of a diplomatic settle ment of the questions at issue The minister authorized the following statement:
 His attention having been called tc tributed to him that the public ut terances of the Japanese people are all in favor of war with Russia, MT Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese min ister, states that while there is some disquiet, due to the unsettled state oi affairs which has existed so long in the far east, it seems that it has been aggravated more recently by the un- founded rumors regarding military and naval movements in certain quarters but in his judgment the intelligent sec tion of the Japanese public has been generally calm and collected up to the present jpncture, as they know that the matter has been for some time in the hands of responsible parties Of Japan and Russia, and that they have been negotiating with a view at arriv- ing at an understanding between them For his own part. MT. Takhaira says he hopes for the best, for the situation Is not without indication, so far, that the Russian government is candidly disposed for a settlement of the ques- tion with Japan. and therefore so long as the negotiations are proceeding with reasonable prospect of result honorable to Japan, there is no reason to be over-anxious now"
 This is, said the minister, "all that I can say at this moment"
 The representative of this govern ment in the capitals of Russia, Japan and China have not advised the state department regarding recent develop ments and rumors of war over Man churia
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
WHOLESALE DEPORTATION.
Over Two Hundred Chinese Arrested in Boston Are Likely to Be
 DepOrtcd.

Boston, Oct. 13.-Of the $50 or more Chinese taken into custody here, Sun day because they could not produce registration certificates, about 130 were released during the night, friends having placed the requisite papers be- fore the federal authorities. The police say that most of the others probably will be deported. A large number claim that their certificates nave been lost, but the act of congress makes no provision for such loss, and in such cases, the authorities say, deportation must take place.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
Acquisition On the Chinese Author ities at Shanghai for w.
 D. Ballantine.
HE IS WANTED FOR COHPLICITY
 IN CONSPIRACY AGAINST CUSTOMS
A Large Number of Fraudulent Ger tifcatcs Have Been Issued, and He is Supposed to Have Had n Finger In the Pie--An officer Co., ing For Him.

Manila, Oct 13.-As a result of an Investigation of Customs Inspector Schuster, Gov Taft has made requi- sition on the Chinese authorities at Shanghai for the extradition of w. D. Ballantine, inspector of customs, ar rested there Sunday for alleged com plicity for the issuance of what are suspected to be fraudulent certificates. An officer will leave for Shanghai at once to bring the prisoner back here.
 The customs authorities have just discovered large quantities of anise seed oil which was billed as tar. Many cases of the oil put up in this shape have been seized
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
TRAGEDY IN MISSOURI.
Ella BrOden, of SedaIia, Shot and
 Killed by John Meyers Nenr GravOis Mills.

Sedalia, Mo, Oct. 13.-Ella Broden, aged 26, of Sedalia, the divorced wife of John Broadway, who is serving a term in the penitentiary for the mur- der of his second wife. was shot and killed by John Meyers, a farmer, un- married and 30 years of age, near Gravois Mills. Meyers was arrested and is now in jail at Versailles. The dead woman was visiting her sister, Mrs. Cal Bradshaw. The cause of the mur- der is not known definitely, but it is believed Meyers objected to Miss Bro- den returning to Sedalia.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
SITUATION AT OTHER POINTS.
Passaic, Wellington and DuttonvilIe
 Suffer Serious Losses.

Passaic, Wellington and Duttonyille
 Suffer Serious Losses.
 Passaic, N. J., Oct. 13.-The flood conditions in this city and vicinity are considerably improved The high wa ter mark at the Dundee dam which was 9119 inches at midnight, had fallen two feet by noon Monday. All danger of a break at the dam is now thought to be past. Wellington is still under wa ter and several hundred perscrs are still taking refuge in the public schools. Four or five hundred residents of Wal lington are being sheltered in the town hall and school buildings at Passaic.
 The total loss from the flood in this city is estimated at about $2G00,0 ,000 without any insurance. This does not include the loss to workingmen who are thrown out of employment tenn porarily or the loss sustained by man ufacturers by the interruption to busi- ness. Nearly every mill is closed
 At Duttonville 90 or more houses were washed from their foundations and many overturned and wrecked.
 The Erie railroad bridge is now out of danger, but big washout at Cliff ton blocks all traffic The railroad company is rigging up a temporary trestle, however, and traffic will soon be resumed. Trolley connections be- tween Passaic and Paterson have been restored.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
OTHERWISE UNNOTICEn

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helene of Italy will reach Paris Wednesday.
 The Macedonian insurgents are de- ceiying the Turkish troops by wearing Bulgarian uniforms.
 Richard Henry Savage, author and soldier died, Sunday, in New York, as the result of an accident.
 The largest crowd since dedication day visited the Worlds fair grounds at St. Louis Sunday. Butler (Mo) officers think they have clew to the persons who robbed the grave of Dr. Gartrell. Two fires at the old St. Louis fair grounds destroyed live stock pens and an exhibit pavilion. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is going to Texas to study the cotton sit uation.
 The supervising architect of the treasury department reports satisfac- tory progress on public building work in the southwest. A freight engine running backwards struck a handcor near Eldorado H., killing two men and fatally injuring another.
 Josephine Dow and Lillian Stafford. the two missing Maplewood girls, have returned to their homes from Chicago. Crockett Childress, a white boy was shot and probably fatally wounded by a negro at Kevil, Ky. The affair is likely to lead to further trouble Dr. J. R. Sims, chairman of the Per- " county Gl.) democratic central committee, died of blood poisoning at his home in Duquoin.
 The monthly bulletin of the depart ment of agriculture shows a decided improvement in the corn crop over the conditions last month. Secretary Moody announces that the appearance in public of the United States Marine band at functions of national character shall not be pro- hibited
 The trial of w. A. Morrow and other persons, charged with naturalization frauds, probably will not be called in the federal courts at St Louis until December
 It is asserted that transcontinental railroads aided by Europeon influence, killed the Columbian canal treaty. En- gineers say that the Nicaragua route can be utilized free of litigation ill less time
 Chancellor Brashear of the Western University, of Pennsylvania says there Is now one of the largest spots upon the sun which has appeared i2 years. He says it indicates severe solar storms. <
 Four person were killed and 9 wounded in social demonstration at IBilbao, Spain. Twenty thousand work ingmen participated in clash with the clericals.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
FOUND DEAD IN A DITCH.
Shocking Fate of n Thirtcen-Year- Old Girl Who Went to Assist
 Sick NeighbOr.

Wilmington, Del, Oct. 13.-Mary Koskiski, aged 13 years, was found dead in a ditch within a few squares of her home in South Wilmington. Monday, and investigation showed she had been assaulted and thrown into the water From the fact that she had been assisting a sick neighbor, Sunday evening, her parents supposed she was spending the night there, and made no inquiry when she failed to return home. The police officials are without a clew.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
DROPPED DEAD AT DECATUR
An Illinois OctOgcnarinn Who Took New Wife Last Week Meets
 Death Suddenly.

Decatur, H., Oct. 13.-J. W. But man, a retired capitalist, dropped dead, Monday, from heart disease. He was 80 years old. On returning to Deca- tur, last Friday, From Cleveland, O., MT. Butman surprised his friends with an announcement that he had just married Mrs. Florence Mitchell. He was for many years prominent in busi- ness here, managing the city gas plant and owning a large mercantile estab- lishment. He had no children.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
Increasing Trade in Rubber.

Washington, Oct. 13.-More than 5O,- 100000 pounds of India rubber, valued at more than $30,0oO,OOO, was imported into the United States last year. Tn 1890 the quantity was only 33,000, ,000 pounds, in 1880 16,O00O00, in 1870 g. 100000, and in 1862, the earliest date at which it was separately shown in the import statements, was only 2,125,- 561 pounds.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
CAME HOME ON NAMESAKE.
Lieut.. F. IT. Sheridan, Son of the Famous Cavalry Chief.

San Francisco. Oct. 13.-Lieut. P. H. Sheridan of the Fifth cavalry, son of the famous civil war general, has re- sErned from the Philippines on the transport Sheridan, just arrived, after years campaigning. Lieut. R. T. Haz- zard, who won fame and promotion to the regular army as result of his good work with Gen, Funston in the capture of Aguinaldo, was also on board.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
HAS REACHER A CRISIS.
How the Russo-.Japanexe Situatioa 4
 is Viewed in Berlin

Berlin, Oct 13-The relation be- tween Japan and Russia has reached a crisis, according of the official view here. The exact nature of the Giplo- matic exchanges between the two gov- ernments that brought out the present tensity appear to De unknown at ths legations of the two countries here or at the German legations at St. Peters burg and Tollio, although it is under stood that Great Britain is privy to Ja- pans movements.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16

sel for their trip to Cagaynes. One of the native canstabulary was still with them, the other left at different places en route. The shortage in commissary department money taken from the safe amounts, on investigation, to $10,000.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
ALONG NEW ENGLAND COAST.
r4o, Northenst storm Sweeping the New England Coast SHOWS
 Little Abatement.

poston, Oct. 13.-The heavy north oas+ wind and rain storm which mas nravailed along the New Englah> coast show heavy seas with some dam age to water front property and small shipping. The emple warning given of the approach of the disturbance, it is hoped, will prevent heavy damage at sea.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
On Their Moneymoon Trin.

Berlin, Oct 13.-Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece, wha were married at Darmstadt, October ', are now at Heiligenberg castle, near Jugenhelm, They start next week automobiling to Athens in the machine given 10 them by the czar.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
THE TUXEDO DAM BROKE.
The Town of RasinpO, N. Y., Almost Swept Away Fly the On-
 rushing Torrent.

New York, Oct. 13.-A special to the Evening World from Suffern, N. Y., says The Tuxedo dam above tho town of Ramapo broke, Monday, and the wa ter burst through and tumbled down upon the village, carrying everything before it. Houses, barns, fences and live stock were swept down the cur rent. Only timely warnings prevented a tremendous loss of life.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
rADRoNEs SENTENCED TO DEATH.

Death Sentences For Eight and Long
 Prison Terms For Others.
 Manila, Oct. 13.-Eight ladrones have just been sentenced here to be hanged and two to 9 years imprisonment by Judge Sweeny. These men were cap sured in Bulucan and other provinces of Luzon, adjacent to Manila.
 A second body of ladrones are in the island of Panay, where they have at lacked the town of Ibaiay and killed B of the inhabitants. There is only a small police force there.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
Suicide by Hanging.

Columbus, O., Oct. 13.-Hugo Schultz, manager of the Territory En- graving O., committed suicide by hanging himself in the engraving plant, Sunday night. Worry over finan- cial matters is supposed to be the cause. MT. Schultz came here from Chicago.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
CoNsTABuLARY ATTACKED.
They Inflicted Heavy Punishment
 On a Band of Head Hunters.

Manila, Oct. 13.-Lieut. Velasquez, with 30 men of the constabulary, were attacked recently by 800 head hunters of Nueva Viscaya and lost two men, after killing 5 and wounding a large number of the head hunters. The ene- my were armed with rifles and bolos.
 The constabulary under command of gelasquez are reported to be suffering from a disease similar to cholera.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
SENTENCED FOR CONTEMPT
The Court, at Bloomington, H., Deals With Wm. O'NeiI for At-
 tempt to Secure Il Bribe.

Bloomington, H., Oct 13.-Wm O'Neil, arrested last week for alleged attempt to secure bribe from the law yers for the defense in a Chicago board of trade suit, was given a hearing for contempt of court and was fined S1 and sentenced to SO days in iail. The criminal side of the case will be handled by the grand jury.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
THE DYING ARCHBISHOP.
Archbishop kain of St. Louis In q ComatOse Condition nt St.
 Agnes Sanitarium.

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 13-The condi- tions of Archbishop Kain is still un- changed He became unconscious Sun day and is in the same condition. At St. Agnes sanitarium, where he has been patient for several weeks, the physicians report that there are no hopes for his recovery and that 1t is eyider. he is suffering no pain.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
The Extra session CaII.

Washington, Oct 13.-It was an- nounced that the call for the extra ordinary session of congress, to meet November 9, will be issued probably on the 20th inst.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
The Flood Hns Receded

Atlantic City, N. J., Oct. l3--The flood here has receded and conditions are much improved. It is estimated that the storms damage will amount to nearly $100.000.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
chareed With Embezy.emept.

Iowa Falls, Ia, Oct. 13-Edwin O. Soule,who was lately removed from his position as cashier of the Home Saw ings bank, has been arrested charged with larceny by embezzlement Tn de- fault of bail amounting to $15,o00 he was taken to jail at Eldorado
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
Two Entire Wards In the Manufac- turing District Under Water
 Since Friday.
THOUSANDS OF FACTORY HANDS
 TEMPORARILY OUT OF WORK
Passaic, Wellington and Duttonvilfe
 Suffering From Similar COndf-
 tiOns, Though the Worst Appears to Be Over--Losscs at All Points

Paterson, N. J., Oct. 13.-The people of this unfortunate city are beginning to realize the extent of the great flood which began last Friday. Nearly two entire wards, taking in the manufac- turing district, have been under water since that day. Monday morning thou sands of men, women and children em- ployed in different mills and factories found they could not go to work on account of those places being shut down. A great many of these people have also been driven from their homes, and have neither food nor shelter The heaviest damage in Pat erson was to the manufacturers At present it is impossible to give an ac- curate idea of the total loss, but con- servative estimates are about two mill lions.
 Work for Police and Bremen.
 The police and firemen have been steadily engaged since Saturday morn ing in the work of rescuing families from the upper floors or the roofs of their houses in the flooded district, and the work is still going on.
 Tke water continues to fall, and there does not seem to be any chance of further damage being done, unless another severe storm should set in. There are still many blocks under wa ter. and an examination of the flooded districts can not be made until the wa ter disappears. The health authorities have difficult task before them in de- vising means to prevent an epidemic of sickness in the flooded territory. The people who were compelled to leave their homes will not be allowed to re- turn until the districts are in sani- tary condition.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
Financial.

New York. Act 1s-Money on call steady at 2a21a; closing, 2iA; time money. easy: 50 days, 4l2Gf4%; go days, 5; six months, 5; prime mercantile, 60t6l2; ster- ling exchange weak, with actual business mand, and at dS2. 10d4S2l25 for G0-day bills; posted rates. 4S344S612: commercial pills 4SiEs; bar silver, 59s4 Mexican dollars, 45is. Government bonds, steady; railroad bonds. irregular
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
HERMAN AND JOHNSON.
The Fugitive DefauIters on Their
 Way to CaGayancs.

Manila, Oct. 13.-When last heard of Herman and Johnson, the fugitive defaulters from the constabulary serv- ice, were on their way to the island of Gagaynes. They had abandoned their boat at Asia, a small point in the Ne gros Occidental, and had gone to Guimbal on the southeast coast of Iloilo, where they secured large ves-
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
Change Rainfall Gaugel24 hourslin 24 hrs
TUESDAY, Get. 13. Grain md prayfxiaus

other he Ga srades sso@s95 SSa Wfsnts WheatSo reG S71a@SSc. Corn-,-No. ? mixed, 441A@45c. thy, new, $9Ooq1250; prairie. $7.Oo@95o; clover. $SOo1lO0 Lard-Choice steam. SS;511sc. Pork-New mess. $l1.7O. Bacon Clear ribs 97sc. Butter-Creamery, 16@ 22c; dairy, l4a17c. Eggs-Fresh, lsc: Wool-Tub washed, 2Oa3Oc; Missouri and Illinois medium combing. 2ic; other grades, 12Aa2012c.
 October. 7S7sc; December. 7S14a7S5sc; old. 4l%e; Deeember, iiss&l5Ac May, 4sA9 o7Ac; May. 379Sc. Pork-October, $1115; January. ,$l2.07 May, N2.SS4. Lard-octo- beF s6a; Noyember se ssSS sc pecemhber shert ribs-October, $50; January, S6.45; May.
 Indianapolis Wheat - No. Z. red, SSe; No No Toy red SOC 4sc GornM9 oatso ~hi5e mSed ssd S612c. Hay-Timothy. slOOGa1L15.
 Live Stock Markets
 St Louis-Cattle-Fan exports, 5000 CTS; butchers, $360d5.50; stookers s3.00aG 3.75; cows and heifers, $2.50a45O Hogs Packing, $5.35q555; butchers, s5.50@5.70; light, $5 25@5; 75. Sheep--Mutton sheep. B. 5Od4.G0; lambs. $4.50q5.75.
 Indianapolis Cattle Good to prime steers, s4.50a5. 10; Hogs--.Good to prime heavies, s 69@5. 70; medium and heavy mixed, 550d5.60. Sheep-Good to choice sheep, $30013.25; lambs, s4.75d540 Kansas City Cattle Native steers, s4. 15d5.5 Texas and Indian steers, sl.75@ 300: Texas cows, $16012.l5; native cows and heifers, $1.5014.00; stockers and feed- CTS, $225@4.00; calves, $200M6.00; western steers, B 30@4.75 western cows, $l.50a2 .45. Hogs-Heavy, S. .O5M5.45; packers. $5. .45GD b6O: medium, $5.50M5.65; light, $5.421ad5.75; yorkers, $565@5.75. Sheep-Muttons, S2.6 a400; lambs, s290d5. .35; range wethers, S22OG8.25; ewes, s2.25n3.50.
 Chicago-Cattle-Go to prime steers, 8 t045.S5; poor to medium. $3.50a4. 70; @460; heifers, $2.O0@5.O0; canners, $1.400 2.5O; calves 8. 50mL25; Texas fed steers. | $2 7543.25; western steers, S3.004490. Hogs choice heavy, s. .25G5. 70; rough heavy, $4.75 6p5 20; light $53505.90. Sheep-Good to mixed, $2 25@S25; western sheep, $2.25@ 425; native lambs, $3.50d5.75; western lambs, $4.25@530
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
Cotton.

Quotations for middling range as fol- lows: St Louis 91ac; New York, 960c; Memphis. gl2c.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
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THE MARKETS.

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