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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-15

on: Thursday, last, and the matter is
now being investigated. :.
A letter was received by Mr.. Rob-
inson, MI. Drucker's counsel, at his
office this morning, reading as fol-
lows:
SUNDAY, Dec. 13.--Mr. Robinson
Dear Sir: L happened, unfortunately,
when your client, Mr.. Drucker, was
robbed and murdered there. I was in
the cot next to him until he died. If
you want any further particulars, call
and see me. L am at present in cell
76, toIlbs annex, but will be down for
trial tomorrow at 10 a. m. There
was another witness to his death
struggle, whose address have not at
present. but who can be found. Yours
respectfully, james Murphy:
James Murphy, writer of the letter
to Mr.. Robinson, was seen to-day at
the tombs, where he had been re-
manded. He told his story in a sim
pie, straightforward manner.
Pounded to Death.
''This man was drugged and pound
ed to death after he had been robbed, -
declared Murphy. 81 was in the ward
when he came in, and was in the cot
next to him during the short time that
he was there. He was allowed to die
a mad one. Every time he tried to tell
who he was he was laughed at or
beaten and told to shut up and stop
his noise.
''Drucker was brought into the ward
shortly after noon on Wednesday. He
was Immediately stripped. l saw one
er said he was insured for 100000,
and another take the studs. Another.
who searched his clothing. said loudly
that he had only 68 cents.
Murphy says morphine was re-
peatedly injected into Drucker. Druck-
/ err said he was insured for 100000,
and the nurses laughed at him. Final
| ly an attendant gave Drucker a dose
which put him to sleep. Murphy says
| in the morning when he awoke
| Drucker lay absolutely still. He
jumped for Drucker's bed and tried to
awaken him. and when Drucker did
!; not respond he called the nurses, and
| thew found him dead.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-15
SECURITIES ARE u.
SOLD AT AUCTION
Speyer g. Co. Clinch Their Hold on
the Consolidated Lake Supe-
rior Company.
Suit to Set Aside and Objections to
the Sale Gould Not Stop
Proceedings.

New York, Dec. 15.-The asets of
the Consolidated Lake Superior COM
pany held by Speyer & Co. for a loan
Of S5,O5O,0OO were bought in aat public
auction by Speyer & Co: to-day for
$4,500.000. Theirs was the only bid.
The sale was held in spite of several
protests by representatives of other
creditors.
Objections Filed to Sale.
Former President Clergue and
Charles E. Orvis, director, were pres
ent. Objections to the sale were sub
mitted by a lawyer representing
Frances C. Dawson of this city, share
owner, on the ground that the Speyer
loan had been contracted Without the
knowledge or consent of the stock
holders and was therefore Illegal: also
by the Stanley Electric company of
Pittsfield, Mass, which recently filed
a mechanics lein for $50, 900 for ma
chinery, and b yother concerns.
Suit to Set 1t Aside.
just before the auctioneer asked for
bids he was served with notice that
suit had been begun in the state SUI
preme court to set aside the sale.
James Speyer declined to say what
disposition the syndicate contemplates
making of the collateral now owned
outright. Replying to further Ques-
tions Mr.. Speyer and Charles Tweed
said that to the best of their knowl-
edge the United States Steel corpora
ton would have no interest whatever
in the property.
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spite American, British and Japanese
pressure, Russian influence over the
Korean government is apparently un-
shaken, and it is expected that Korea
will procrastinate in dealing with the
matter and possibly may refuse event.
uallys to act at all. = ~
A. feeling of unrest is growing
among the Korean. people, who fear
that; whether it be peace or war be-
tween Russia and: Japan, the extinc-
ton of the empire is imminent. It is
believed that the outbreak Of hostili-
ties or the announcement of a pro
tectorate of any kind will precipitate
trouble. "'~-.---
Foreigners in Seoul expect disorder,
and the American residents desire a
warship. The Korean army, number
ing 5000 men, is considered one of
the most, dangerous factors of the sit
uation, as an insubordinate element
beyond control. In case of trouble
it is feared that the soldiers will be
the first to lead the rioting and begin
looting.
A part Of the Russian squadron has
already departed for Port Arthur and
the remainder of the fleet will fol-
low, leaving no warships of that ma
ton in Korean waters.
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To be competition
ANY act which eliminates
destroys competition. 5ss
competition operation go
a p 5.
There different
which will contribute the
which the
all interested operations sharing
proportion
by each there is competition
Attorney General
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IS
HERE TO STAY
Congressman Lind Declares a Change
Now Would Mean Industrial
Revolution and Chaos.
Argues for Revision Of Tariff Sched-
ules from Republican Premises
Attracts Much Interest.
From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,
Washington. S. {. 5,s
Washington, Dec. 15.--Representa
tive John Lind's tariff speech in the
house yesterday afternoon was lis
tened to with interest by a. large num-
Der of members, and in this respect
it differs from almost every other
speech thus far made during the pres
ent congress.
MI. Lind followed closely the poll
icy outlined in the dispatches recent
ly as marking the purpose of John
Sharp Williams, the minority leader.
He said it was bosh to talk at this
late day about free trade, or about
tariff for revenue only. This coun-
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Highwaymen Were Bold.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Boldly entering a
crowded restaurant in the downtown
district last night two masked men
threatened the patrons with death If
they interfered with the robbery Of the
cash drawer. " - ..'..
They drove the cook back to the
Kitchen when he attempted to attack
them with a carving-knife. After be-
ing robbed, Miss Maude Green, the
cashier, pursued the: desperadoes for
a block, but, tearing off their masks,
they boarded a car and escaped.
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.KOREA'S FATE IS
In The BALANCE.
Whether or Not Russia and Japan
Fight, the Hermit Kingdom
May Disappear.
Koreans Themselves Foresee This
End, While Foreigners Fear for
Their Lives.
The Army Regarded as a Source of
Danger Rather Than
Protector.

Seoul, Dec. 15.-More rioting has
taken place at Mokpho. Yesterday
a Japanese mob wounded seventeen
Koreans. High Korean officials are
hurrying to Mokpho to try and quell
the disorders.
United States Minister Allen has de-
manded "a definite answer from the
Korean government in regard to the
opening of the port of Wiju, but, de-
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Had s1.ooo.ooo Insurance.

London, Dec. 15.-By the death of
Adolphus Drucker, formerly a mem
Der of parliament for Northampton,
who died in New York Wednesday
Mrs. Ernest Terah Hooley will gain
to the extent of about s467, 800. Mr..
Drucker's life was insured in differ
ent companies for 81 100000. One OF
the policies was for $467,50O, and this
Mrs. Hooley had the good fortune to
hold .a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-15
NORTHWESTERN
men WON PRIZES
Two Iowa and One Wisconsin Man
Among the Honor Men at
Rome, Italy.
New York Sun Special Service.

Rome, Dec. 15.-Not in the history
of the American college. have the
students ranked so high as this year,
evidenced by the commencement ex-
ercises held yesterday. Among the
prize winners are e. Fitzmaurice and
J. Wolfe, Dubuque, Iowa; P. Scha effel,
Milwaukee; S. Cullen, Cleveland, and
r. Prieschoff, Cincinnati. Schaeffel
gained medals both for theology and
canon law.
The rooters Of all the colleges were
present, and the prizes and medals
were presented by Cardinal Gotti, pre-
feet of the propaganda.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-15
TREATY ARRIVES
The Signed Panama Canal Pact
Reaches New York City
from Colon.
New York, Dec. /;

New York, Dec. 15.-The steamer
City Of Washington arrived to-day
from Colon, bringing the signed copN|
of the canal treaty with the republic
Of Panama. The treaty was in a
metal box in charge of the purser,
who turned it over to a representa-
tive of the government on arrival at
the dock.
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"A RUSSIAN COUP

Russian Officers to Be Given Com
mands in Korean Army.
New York Sun Special Service.
London. Dec. 15.-A, dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Kobe, Japan, says
that advices have been received there
from Seoul. showing that an agree
ment was signed by Russia and Ko-
rea last Wednesday providing that a
Russian major and captain shall be
employed in each Korean battalion
when an emergency necessitates such
employment. Russian officers are
also to command the imperial body
guard.
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PATIENT
WAS MURDERED
Wealthy Briton, Former Member of
Parliament, Was Taken to Hos
pital and Died There.
Fellow Patient Makes Charges That
the Hospital Attendants Robbed
and Killed Him.
The Police Are Now Investigating
the Case-Murphy's Story
of the Crime.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York, Dec. 15.-Statements
were laid before Inspector George w.
McClusky, chief of the detective bu-
reau, to-day, to justify demand for
an investigation into the circumstances
surrounding the death of Adolph
Drucker, the wealthy former member
of the British parliament, who died in
the prison ward of Bellevue hospital
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CHILD BORN ON STAGE.

kankakee. ILL.,, Dec. ia feature not down
on the program took place at the opera house
left a bouncing baby for Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Mnight The curtain had e! lust gone ne down sa
appeared as the leading lady when the story APP
peared,
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rAaaARr For cHA1RMAN.

Indianapolis. Dec 15.-The democratic state
central committee, at meeting here for the
purpose of arranging the reorganizing of that
body and preparing for the preliminary work
of the campaign of 1874, unanimously Endorsed
former Mayor Eaggart for chairman of the ma
.tiona1 democratic committee.
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TO REFUGE CABLE TOLLS.

London. Dec. 15.--The Western Union Tele-
graph company Yesterday successfully tested the
0rling speed accelerater. 1t is said that the in
crease of cabling speed attained was such as to
render possible reduction in tolls to 4 cents q
word.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-15
A COMBINATION IN
RESTRAINT OF TRADE
Attorney General Philander F. Knox So Describes
the Merger in His Argument Before
the Supreme Court.

Declares Railway
Missouri
cuties Company Express Purpose Taking
Over the Control
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-15

The testimony shows conclusively, I
think, that as matter of fact and law
the thing which these gentlemen did was
to create a. combination in the form Of
trust the form specifically prohibited by
the act of congress, if it restrained inter-
state commerce and also that the Northern
Securities company was formed for the
purpose of taking over. the control of the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific rail-
roads and actually took over that control
and with that control absolute power over
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-08

one at any distance as well as though he
stood before them.
Not long ago John Adams, of Blakas-
hurry Ia who had been lame for twenty
years was permanently cured by Prof
tdk,n without an operation of any kind.
About the same time the city of Roches-
ter, n Y, was startled by the cure vi
one of its oldest residents, Mr.. P. A.
Wright who had been partly blind toF
long period. John z. Neff, of Milers-
burgh. Pa, who had suffered for years
from cataract over his left eye, was
speedily restored to perfect sight, with
out an operation. From Logansport,
Ind. comes the news of the recovery OF
Mrs, Mary Eicher, who had been prac-
tically deaf for a year while in Warren,
Pa. Mr.. G. w. Savage, noted photo
grapher and artist, who was not OILY
partially blind and deaf but at deaths
door from a complication of diseases,
was restored to perfect health and
strength by Prof Adkin.
Vitaopathy cures not one disease alone,
but il cures all diseases when used IN
combination with the proper remedies. If
you are sick, no matter what your dis
ease nor who says you can not be cured,
write to Prof. Adkin today; tell him the
leading symptoms of your complaint, how
long you have been suffering, and he will
at once diagnose your case, tell you the
exact disease from which you are suf-
fGring and prescribe the treatment that
will positively cure you. This costs you
absolutely nothing. Professor Adkin
will also send you copy of his marvel
Gus new book entitled. How to be Cured
and How to Cure Others" This book
tells you exactly how Professor Adkin
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describes the nature of his wonderful
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ing power and cure the sick around you.
Professor Adkin does not ask one cent
for his services in this connection. They
will be given to you absolutely free. He
has made a wonderful discovery, and he
wishes to place it in the hands of every
sick person in this country that he
may be restored to perfect health and
strength Mail your letter personal when
you write, and no one but Professor
Adkin will see it. Address. Professor
Thomas f. Adkin, Office AS H, Rochester,
N. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-08
RALEIGH Gun CLUB
Officers Elected for Next Sea-
son and Other Business
Transacted.

A meeting of the Raleigh Gun Club
was held Friday night at Mr.. G. N.
Walters office. Called to order by the
president, Mr.. Jas. l. Johnson, Sr. The
first business transacted was election Of
officers. The following names compose
the officers for the coming season: Mr..
Jas. l. Johnson, Sr, president Mr.. JOS
F. Ferrall, first president; Mr.. J..
W. Lee, second president Mr.. r. "
Gowan, secretary and treasurer; Mr.. q.
N. Walters, captain
On motion, an assessment of 81 per
member was passed to put the club
grounds in good condition and replenish
tables and benches destroyed by parties
unknown. All members are requested to
send 1t to the treasurer as soon as pos
sible. A motion by Mr.. ]. f. FerraH
was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That The club hold it's an
September oath, that being the last
Thursday in September, and that the
event be at 100 targets thrown from
either the expert or maugatraps, or
from both. as the club may decide at a
meeting held not later than one week
previous to the shoot
THAT the events be shot under the
following handicap rule: The average per
cent. of each member for the regular
shoots from April 10th to and including
September 10th, be Ken, and the fol-
lowing rule be applied:
So per cent. to 100 per cent, from 10 yds.
so per cent. to So per cent, from is yds.
IS per cent. to so per cent, from II yds.
All under ..... rs per cent, from Is yds
THAT the secretary exhibit the score
book and the average of each member
for the shoots between the above dates
at a meeting of the club to be held be-
tween the 10th and 18th of September. ;"
The good of the club was then fully
discussed. Every member was appointed
a committee of one to bring In at least
one new member for the opening shoot
There will be only one shoot a week, on
Thursdays, weather permitting, and it
is an hour Of pleasure to every one that
attends, and the club hopes to see the
enthusiasm increase as it is doing in
every State. Year after year the trap
is gaining in popularity. 1t is rumored
that another club was to be organized.
Raleigh could well afford another club,
and it would be hailed with delight the
formation of another. It would create
a pride among the members, and some
lively team shoots would be tho out
come giving pleasure to the visitors, as
we'll as to each club, especially the
winning club. 1t is hoped the rumor is
not without foundation and they will
organize at ance.
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Rooster Heard Four and One-Hall
Miles.

Hickory has. or did have last week, the
most wonderful rooster perhaps ever
known, save the one that reminded the
Apostle Peter of his sin. This one il
Hickory was a Judas rooster in that he
betrayed his master. To do this he had
to be heard four and one half miles. II
was this way: Long & Company had q
rooster in the rear of their store. They
had disposed of all their chickens except
this one. The hotel at Cliffs, four and
one-half miles away, 'phoned to them and
asked if they had any chickens for sale
They replied there was not a chicken in
the house. Just at this moment tbs
rooster croWed two or three times. Tho
hotel man says. What meaneth that
rooster growing, if you have not a chicken
in the house?" Long & Company turned
Peters and promised to call a rooster d
chicken hereafter.
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Should Never be Letto Lowest Bidder
Cherokee Scout.)

1t is our honest opinion that the Coun-
~ Commissioners are making grieVous
mistake in letting the keeping of the
county poor to the lowest bidder. They
should be decently clothed and fed. and a
man can't do il for s. a month for each
pauper The county would do itself no
harm to erect a suitable frame building
for these poor unfortunates. 1t is need
less to say the one now used is unht.
at least this is what one or two grand
juries havFy reported Nobody wants to
go TO the poor house-some have to go
then let us make their last days as COM
Portable as possible.
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SOCiety's Great Week
at Pinehurst.
CONTINUED from page nine.)

luncheon was served at the close of the
play with decorations in Colonial colors
buff ana blue. The prize winners were
Mrs. NJ A. Brockett, Buffalo, N. Y, Miss
May stackpole, Ridgeway, Pa, Miss Bax-
ter, Boston.
others present were Mrs. St. John
Smith, Miss Smith, Portland, Maine;
Mrs Lee b. Durstine, Miss Florence
Durstine, New York city; Mrs t. J.
King, Mrs. II. w Priest, Miss Lucy x.
Priest, Boston, Mrs. c. w. Baker, Mrs.
Arthur c. Ketcham, Mrs. Charles Powers,
New York city; Mrs. Joseph Bradley
Read, New York city; Mrs. A. E, Lard,
St Joseph, Mo-; Mrs. G. S. Horton, Will
Transport, Pa; Mrs. NJ. H. Wilson, Cleye
land, o.; Mrs. e. w. Walker. Louisville,
Ky: Mrs. NJ. ]. Tabraham, New Ipswich,
N. H.; Mrs A. 1. Creamer, Mrs. G. r.
Fowle, Miss Tewksbury, Lynn, Mass. !;
Miss Bradbury, Providence, r. l.
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greatest annoyance because they are
so persistent and unsightly and de-
tract from ones appearance.
Middle aged and old people and
those whose blood is contaminated
and tainted with the germs and poison
of malaria or some previous sickness,
or excessive use of mercury, are the
chief sufferers from chronic sores and
ulcers. While the blood remains IN
this unhealthy, polluted condition
healing is simply impossible and the
sore will continue to grow and spread
in spite of washes and salves or any
superficial or surface treatment, for
the sore is but the outward sign of
some constitutional disorder, a bad
condition of the blood and system,
which local rendies cannot cure.
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Valdosta, Ca, September, 1900.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-Something like a rising
came on my instep, very small at
hrst, not at all painful, but as it
grew larger and began to pain me
consulted doctor, but In spite of
all he could do the sore got worse
and began to discharge; then other
sores came until the whole top of
my foot was one large mass Of sores
and I could not walk. Then my kus.
band, who had been cured OF Scrof.
ula by the use Of s. s. s., said he
believed it would cure me. I began
taking it and eight bottles cured
me; my foot healed UP nicely. be.
lieve I would have been a cripple
for life but for 8. s. s.. /
~
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The Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
way has stopped the hauling of freight
on its branch lines on Sunday and sixty
per cent of it on the main lines, and
thereby gives six thousand employees 4
day of rest. The corporation is not soul
less that remembers that its hands are
also souls.
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Chronic Sores
Eating Ulcers, Sps s'1 sSs sy sts"

and endless trouble to those who afflicted
when located the lower exmtes where
sluggish eating
burrows deeper and deeper the
almost the flesh
feel the out with the scknng discharges
running and deep offensive ulcers often develop from simple
threatening
this
family Face and the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-08

Mrs. A. E. Lard of st. Joseph, Mo
gave a pretty hearts party at The Caro-
lima, Saturday morning. The prize win
ners were Mrs. R. NJ. GUNNER, South
Bethlehem, Pa; Miss Priest, Boston;
Mrs. G. w. Baker, New York city Others
present were Mrs. Lee B. Durstine, Miss
Presbrey, New York city; Mrs. T. j
King, Boston, Mrs. M. A. Crockett, Buff
falo; Mrs. C. f. Latimer, Miss Latimer
Ashland, Wis; Miss Smith, Portland. Me.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Tabrahm, New Ipswich, N. II.
Mrs. NJ. II. Wilson, Cleveland, o.; Mrs
f. J. Bailey, Chicago; Miss Stackpole
Ridgeway, Pa; Mrs. Horace II. Stevens
Brookline, Mass.
Mrs. Joseph Bradley Read, of New York
city, gave a hearts party at The Caro-
lima, Tuesday afternoon. The prizes were
very beautiful Mardi Gras souvenir
spoons, decorated in colored enamel. Mrs
M. j. Tabraham, of New Ipswich, N. H.
won the first prize Mrs. M. H. Wilson
of Cleveland. o., the second, and Mrs
Lee B. Durstine. of New York city, the
third prize. There were also present
Mrs. C. w Baker, Mrs. David w. Sellers
and Miss Sellers, Mrs. Isaac N. Soils, OF
Philadelphia; Mrs. Charles Tudor Wing
New York city; Mrs. E. A. Weeks. New
York city; Mrs. E. w. Walker, Louisville
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