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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1903-10-01
AGAINST WIDOWS LIMITATION.

Mrs. Francis, of Syracuse, n. Y, thinks
that the limitation to widows should not
extend to those who married a soldier be-
fore he became a pensioner.
Mrs. Addie Magee, Camptown, Pa,
says if her husband was living he would
not yet be e. years old, and she wants to
know if she would be excepted by the pro-
posed bill.
George Stratton, 9th Tenn, Baylers,
Tenn, opposes the age limitation and that
of widows. Let us have a straight serv-
ice pension without qualifications"
ii. g. Nelson, list La. Cav, Marietta,
Wis, opposes qualifications and restric-
tons in a service pension bill.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1903-10-01
EVENING CAMPFIRE.


Young's Pier, the presiding officer being
Harry e. Pencil, of Atlantic City, the
principal speaker of the evening being
Governor Durbin, of Indiana, who dwelt
on the noble principles upon which the
Order was organized, the necessity for the
existence of such an organization to in
culcate patriotism, to teach history truth
fully and to spread and maintain the doc
trine Of equal rights, universal liberty and
justice to all. Col. X. NJ. J. Reed and
Commander-in-C Chief Martin also spoke of
the Order and the work it had under
taken.
TO GREET THE LADIES.
The Commander-in-C Chief then announced
the Committee on Greetings to the
Ladies' Aid Society. which committee re-
tired to pay fraternal visit to that organi-
cation in convention assembled: L. Il. +.
Johnson, Nd, Chairman; w. A. Morris,
Iowa: Dan s. Gardner, o., George w.
Pollitt, N. j., and G. ID. Thomas, Ill.
LAW CHANGES RECOMMENDED.
The Committee of Thirty on the Good
of the Order. reported by 0. L. Stone, of
Massachusetts,. The Committee Endorsed
the plan of the retiring Commander-in-
Chief relative to recruiting, and recon-
mended that the incoming administration
adopt a similar scheme: Recommended
that the Chief, G. A. r., be
urged to adopt every honorable means to
bring about closer relations between the
members Of that organization and this
Order, and recommended that meetings be
arranged for the G. A. R., comrades In
vited, good speakers secured, both COM
| rades and brothers, and show the comrades
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
Imposition of War Risks at
Moscow.
CONCENTRATE TROOPS
CORRESPONDENT
DEFINES CHINESE PLAN.
Temporary Lull at Tokio-Russian
Cruiser Sails for Far East-En-
glish Warships in Dock.

MOSCOW, December 31.-The imposition
of war risks today by the insurance com
pahies on shipments hence to the far east
was the first local intimation that Russo
japanese hostilities We're considered within
the bounds of possibility.
There is no war talk, however, nor ex-
cltement. The general apathy of the Mus
coyites is evidenced by the absence of the
slightest editorial reference in the Moscow
daily newspapers. The news which is filter
ing In is published without comment. y
The Manchurian correspondent of the
Moscow Gazette says the Chinese plan IN
the event of campaign, is to concentrate
$4,000 picked troops along the line of the
Sinmintun branch of the Manchurian rail-
road and cut the communications thus
1solating New Chwang and Port Arthur
He adds that the reoccupation of Mudken
by the Russians was effected chiefly for
the purpose of checking this move.
No Decision Reached Yet.
ST. PETERSBURG, December M.--The
foreign Office declares nothing has yet been
decided regarding Russia's reply to Japan.
M. Kurino, the Japanese minister here, has
been comforting actively with Foreign Min
lister Lamsdorff, notwithstanding the fact
that the japanese official is suffering Sc
verely from cold and from iumbago.
No Visible Change at Berlin.
BERLIN, December 31.-The far eastern
situation has undergone visible change
since yesterday, according to official ad-
vices received here. Russia still withholds
her reply and Japan continues to push the
mobilization of her land forces. The solu-
ton, 1t Is more than ever thought here,
will be that Japan will occupy Corea unop-
posed by Russia.
Preparing for Foreign Service.
LONDON, December 31.-The British
third-class cruisers Intrepid and Latona
have been docked at Portsmouth in prep
aration for foreign service It is under
stood that they will proceed to China.
1t is asserted in Dublin that number of
naval reserve men Of that district have
been instructed to be in readiness to en-
bark on the third-class cruiser Melanpus
If the mobilization Of the reservists is or
dered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
JURYMAN CoLLAPSES.
Continued Sight Of Bodies Proved Al
together Too Much.

CHICAGO. December 81 (2:45 pm.).-No
decrease in fresh estimates of the dead
missing and injured in the Iroquois Theater
fire.
Continued sight of bodies lying huddled
on the floors and tables of the various city
morgues proved too much this afternoon
for some of the jurors impaneled by Cor
oner Traeger.
Several of the members of the jury OBJ
jected to being forced to view the bodies,
and one juror. Mr.. Joseph Cummings, prac-
tlcally collapsed at Ralston's morg,le
where the jury was forced to step over the
dead bodies in their tour of inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
OVER 600 DEAD
Latest Estimate in Chi
cago Holocaust
HEAR7REND|NC SCENES
Downtown Stores Converted
Into Morgues.
PUSHING RESCUE WORK
WAKEFUL HOURS FOR PHYsI-
CLANS AND NURSES.
Strong Hearts Weaken at CHASTITY and
Grewsonie Finds in the
Ruins.
PUSHING RESCUE WORK
WAKEFUL HOURS FOR PHYSI-
CLANS AND NURSES.
Strong Hearts Weaken at CHASTITY and
Grewsonie Finds in the
Ruins.

More than six hundred persons
burned, sufocated or tramplcd to
death, and hundreds injured, is the
frightful story of the destruction of
the Iroquois Theater in Chicago.
Thirteen hundred persons, fraught
with holiday cheer, gathered to wit
ness the production OF "Mr. Blue
beard"
During the second act at the mat
inee performance a fire broke out
on the stage. 1t is. supposed to
have had its inception in broken
electric light wire or the bursting
OF calcium light tank.
The frightful scenes that follow
ed the first cry of fire will never be
forgotten by those who were fortu-
nate enough to make their escape.
Fumes from the gas tanks, that
were exploded by the flames, in
vaded the auditorium and killed
hundreds of persons.
Many occupants of the balcony
were burned to death before they
could leave their seats. The asbes-
tos curtain could be lowered only
half way, and this gave the flames
an impetus
The work of destruction of life
and property was of short duration.
Policemen and physicians found
heaps of bodies that had been tram
pied by the more fortunate in their
efforts to save themselves.
Throughout the night and all Of
today the work of Identification and
efforts to relieve the injured and
suffering have been prosecuted
without cessation.
The people Of the civilized world
Condole with the citizens of Chi
cago over the greatest and most ap-
palling theater fire that has ever
been known in the history of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
BOND REFUNDING CEASED.
About $4,000, 900 of Fours and
Threes Have Been Exchanged.

The Treasury Department today ceased
the refunding of and per cent bonds
into per cents. The total amount re-
funded since Secretary Shaw announced
the resumption of operations was $15,691,-
200. of which s11 1855, 800 have been per
cents and a, 332. 800 3s. During this cal
endar year total of nearly $SO.O00,O0O of
SIS and As were refunded into 2s
The treasury today also ceased the re-
demption OF the per cent bonds of 1904,
which now become due and must be paid.
The total amount of these bonds redeemed
In the last six weeks has been $12,SO2 O5O
There are about 81 600 600 of them outstand-
will probably be returned by degrees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
Reasons for Opinion.
GERMANY'S QUIET EFFORT.
Seeking to Establish Coaling Station
at St. Thomas.


Information has reached Washington to
the effect that Germany is making a quiet
but determined effort to obtain possession
of coaling station at ST. Thomas, one of
the Danish West Indian Islands. The news
comes in a manner that requires further
confirmation before official notice can be
taken of it, and as sucn rumors have not
been infrequent in recent years, and gen.
orally proven to be groundless, the State
Department is disposed to move with the
greatest circumspection in the matter. AS
the United States government has offered
fair price for the Danish West India Is
lands, a price which the executive branch
of the Danish government consented to ac-
cept by the signature of a treaty, even
though the agreement was rejected by the
Danish rigsdag, 1t is the feeling here that
the matter has progressed too far to allow
any third party to come between the United
States and Denmark in that transaction
In other words, Denmark is expected to
sell the islands to the United States or to
retain them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
THE GREAT ASPHALT LAKES.
Conflicting Claims to Be Decided by
Venezuelan Cout.

Advices received here from Caracas indi-
cate that the long-standing issue in Vene-
zuela arising from the conflicting claims of
the New York and Bermudez Company and
the Warner-Quinlan syndicate to the great
asphalt lakes there Is about to he at last
settled by judicial decision. 1t is announcer
that the Venezuela federal court the tri-
bunaf of last resort, will take up this case
Immediately and reach a decision by Janu-
ary 20. This case promised at one time to
involve the United States and Venezuela in
trouble, but it is now believed that the
matter is about to be settled on judicial
principles and the result will be satisfac-
tory to our government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
FLAMES QUICK WORK
THEATER PATRONS TAKEN COM
PLETELY UNAWARES.
peclal Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 3l.-Oficial fig
ures issued by The police department late
last night place the number of victims of
fire at the Iroquois Theater at 832 Though
only two of the injured in hospitals died
last night, the injuries of many more prob
ably will prove fatal and before the fatali-
ties end the list is expected TO reach 700.
The formerly magnificent playhouse
upon It's completion considered one of the
finest in Ameriea-is today a desolate ruin.
No sign of the terrible holocaust shows on
the outside. Even the awning leading from
the curb 10 the door and placed In position
before yesterdays matinee to protect ar
rivals from the falling snow was still
standing this morning. but the interior is
naked skeleton of former magnificence.
Blackened and Charred.
The classic outlines of the theater are
blackened and charred; the plush hang
ings have gone up In flames; the stained
glass in the arched windows has burst. and
the stately pillars are SCARED by the pass
age of flames.
The woodwork of the seats is burned and
their plush Innings consumed. The gor-
geous boxes have been denuded of paint
and decorations and the whole stage has
been gutted of flies and scenery.
Everywhere on the floors Is a wreckage of
broken seats and sodden garments cast
aside in the mad rush for life. The police
men who went through the house In the
early morning found many jewels and
watches and weN-filled purses lying In the
debris.
Employees Exonerated
WIN ]. Davis and Harry j. Powers of the
Iroquois Theater Company We're eloseted
last night from o'clock until / O'Clock
with Attorneys S. S. Page L. w. Perce and
w. ]. Hines. They examined Stage Fire
= VIM. Sallers. Electrician Archibald
Bernard and Engineer Edward Murray as
10 the causes of the fire.
At IL o'clock they adjourned from their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
Mr.. W. J. Bryan May Declare
for Him.
A FRIENDS STATEMENT
IF TAMMANY WERE TO DECLARE
FOR ANYONE ELsF
Mr. Bryan Would Fight That Man
With Hearst-What the Former
Thinks of the Latter.

A report has been circulat ting in political
circles that William j. Bryan upon his
return to America would signaize his re-
entry in active politics by declaring for
the nomination of William r. Hearst for
the presidency. 1t is stated that Mr..
Hearst has been anxious for some time for
such declaration from Mr. Bryan, but
that Mr.. Bryan was disinclined to commit
himself at this time.
A friend of Mr.. Hearst. a man who has
the political confidence of those most ac-
lively engaged in forwarding Mr.. Hearst's
candidacy for the presidential nomination,
made statement of the case to Star
reporter today, which he said would suf-
fee for the present as a description of the
situation.
MIR. Bryan's Position.
According to this statement, the only
thing which would impel Mr.. Bryan to
come out flat-footed for Mr.. Hearst at this
time would be for Tammany to now de-
clare. it's preference for Mr.. German or
Judge Parker. That, 1t was said, would
compel Mr.. Bryan to Immediately take
sides and his position would be on the
side of Mr.. Hearst.
If Tammany does not take up the cause
of an eastern democrat or align itself with
the reorganlzers of the democracy. Mr..
Bryan, it was stated, would keep hands
off until close to convention time. But, ac-
cording to the knowledge of The Stars in
formant, Mr.. Bryan will fight any. man
taken up by Tammany and will fight that
man with Mr.. Hearst.
The speaker pointed out that Mr.. Bryan's
preferences thus far were men not likely
to get the nomination, comparatively un-
known men. He has not once discussed a
name that is likely to be presented to the
convention, but has seemed to try to draw
the gossip away from the real prospective
candidates for the nomination. >. :
The speaker vent on to say that If Mr..
Bryan is not flushed from cover before the
convention approaches. he WILL in this
mans opinion. declare for Mr.. Hearst. The
reasons which induced this opinion were
+ set forth as follows:
Reasons for Opinion.
'Mr. Bryan realizes that no man in the
east was SO effectively, loyal to the regu-
lar ticket in the last two presidential cam
paigns as Mr. Hearst He knows that Mr..
Hearst used every effort at his command
to forward the campaign of the democracy
in the two elections, and that he has been
a consistent democrat all along. He knows
the strength of Mr. Hearst with the labor
elements of the country and he believes
that Mr.. Hearst would make a good can
didate.. He prefers Mr.. Hearst to any man
who thus far has been named by the re-
org dniZers,' and i look to see him announce
that preference in due time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
FEW CLERKS REMAINED.
AL That Could Be Sparef From War
and Navy Departments Excused,

Although neither Secretary Root nor Sec
retary Moody would ordersthe closing of
the War or the Navy Department. at noon
today. they practically accomplished the
same purpose by authorizing the excuse
at that hour "of all employees who could
be spared" The number who remained at
their desks until the regular closing hour
of o'clock were few indeed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
INTEREST IN VIENNA.
Recollection of Ring Disaster Brought
Painfully to Mind.

VIENNA, December 31.-The catastrophe
at chicago has aroused the most painful
interest and the utmost sympathy every
where, the Viennese having a keen recol-
lection of the disaster at the Ring Theater
in 1881. when many people lost their lives
Intense anxiety prevails in the American
colony, as many doctors and musical stu
dents, who form the bulk of the COLONY
come from the middle west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
EARTHQUAKE IN ILLINOIS.
Distinct Shocks Felt in Different Sec
tions-Houses Shaken.

PENFIELD. ILL.,. December 31.-Three dis
tinct earthquake shocks were experienced
throughout this vicinity this morning all
in rapid sequence. Houses were shaken
and occupants aroused from sleep. No
damage of consequence has been reported
as yet
PARIS, ILL.,. December 31.-Paris was
shaken today by an earthquake, which was
very perceptible over the entire city. No
damage is reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
SECRETARY HAY BETTER.
He May Soon Be Able to Leave His
House. &

Secretary Hays condition. was today re-
ported by his physician 20 be growing
steadily better. Unless he takes a fresh cold
or some unlooked-for complication arises he
soon will be able to leave his house. 1t Is
not likely that he will be able to do the
honors of host at the diplomatic breakfast
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
THE QUIRos ON A REEF.
Reported Disaster to a Little Gunboat
in the Philippines.

MANILA, December 31.-The United
States gunboat Quiros is reported aground
on a reef off the coast of Borneo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
A SENSATIONAL FALsEHooD.
Alleged Plot to Blow Up Big Guns Of
Warships,

I Admiral O'Neil, chief of the bureau Of
ordnance, has had his attention called to
dispatch emanating from Philadelphia CIV
ing the details of an alleged plot of an
archists to blow up the big guns Of war;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
from Printers. fnk. Nov. 10. 1904.

From Printers INK. Nov. 10. iso1
The Washington Star is gem
orally considered one Of the ten
or twelve choicest advertising
mediums that can be named
among all the dailies published
throughout the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
NO QUORUM UNTIL MONDAY.
Both Branches Of Virginia Legislature
Failed to Meet Today.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, December 31.-Neither
branch of the legislature could muster a
quorum today. This is the third day in
which business has been suspended because
of absence of members. Impression pre-
walls that quorum will not be obtained be-
fore Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
HORROR AND SYMPATHY.
Fire Department at Berlin Will Make
Fresh Study of Theaters.

BERLIN. December 31.-The evening pa
pers express horror and sympathy over the
Chicago catastrophe. comparing the details
with those of the Vienna and Paris theater
fires.
The fire department here announces that
it will Immediately make a fresh study Of
the protective arrangements of the local
theaters so as to prevent if possible
disaster similar to the one at Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31

The Quiros is a single-screw steamer Of
400 tons, and is commanded by Lieut..
Francis Bouhler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
In Charge Of Construction Work.

Capt. George c. Barnhardt, quartermas-
ter, 10Th Cavalry. has been ordered to as
sumo charge. under direction of the quar-
tsrmaster general of the army, of the oon-
struction work at Fort Myer, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
LoNDoN's SYMPATHY.

The Lord Mayor Offers Coincidence
With the American People
The following cablegram has been re-
ceived at the State Department. from Am
bassador Choate, at London, dated today:
Citizens of London, through lord mayor,
offer their deep sympathy and sincere con-
dolences with the American people in the
awful loss of life at the Chicago fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
Made Rounds of HOSPITALS.

All night long people who had lost reia-
tives and dear ones made the rounds OF
the hospitals and morgues and many ar
affecting scene was enacted when the miss.
ing ones were found dead. In the train OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31
Besieged by Persons Frantic.

Five physicians worked with he, for an
hour. At the end she gasped and died.
Her body was placed in pile of dead and
carted to a morgue. where 1t lay unclaimed
Continued on Eighth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-31

New York Once: Tribune Building.
0hieago Once Tribune Building.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-05-02
The y.ad3's Mistake.

Female suffrage may be very de-
sirable reform, but it may also lend to
some embarrassing mistakes. A can
didate at q recent election in one OF
the States of the commonwealth where
the ladies have votes tells story in
this connection. The constituency was
a seaport town and one Of the burning
issues before the electors was the
question Of berthage rates. A lady
voter came to him and asked whether
he was in favor Of imposing these
bcrthage rates, because If he was she
would take good care that neither her
husband nor herself would vote for
him. A little discussion of the matter
revealed the fact that the lady was
under the impression that the question
Of berthage rates related to a poll-tax
on babies. That candidate now doubts
whether the average female voter is
not under delusion-or, perhaps, we
should say spell.-London Chronicle.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-05-02
WHY Not Name County Roads?

The naming of the roads, says the
Grand Rapids Herald, is something
that should have been attended to long
ago. Every main road and every cross
road in the country ought to have its
official title, just as do the streets AMI
avenues in the city. The roads are AL
laid out on the map, but they are un-
named, and to attempt TO address a
farmer ut his home residence, except.
perhaps, in the most general way, Is
impossible. The Board OF Supervisors
might well appoint Il committee or
commission to name the roads in the
county, ard in selecting names it would
be well to honor the sturdy pioneers
who settled in the neighborhood
through which the road passes. With
the roads named. farmer could be as
easily addressed by his street and
number as eau those who dwell i'll
cities,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-05-02

did not hinder me from pursuing my daily
work.
Il should like to sec our Board of Health
give 1t official recognition. and have 1t
used generally among oar poor sick people
in Greater New York. Joseph ~.
Finn.
d. T.. Wallace. q charter member of the
international BARRIERS Union, writes from
Is Western avenue, -lInncapoils,
MINI:
Following a severe attack of la grippe
! seemed to be affected badly all over. l
suffered with a severe backacGc, indiges-
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provement. During the next two months
I took five bottles, and then felt splendid.
Now my head is clear, my nerves steady,
I enjoy food and rest well. Peruna has
been worth a dollar n dose to me. ID. l..
Wallace.
Mr.. o. II. Perry, Atchison, Kan,
write:
again, after repeated trials of your
medicines, Peruna and Mana!in. give
this as my expression of the wonderful re-
quits Of your very valuable medicine i'll lis
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-05-02

Madge-You should see all the new
things Tillie has.
Martorie-She told me she was
making some purchases.
Madge-That's hardly a name for
it. never saw so many lovely things
in my life. Why, she has a new
watch, three stunning suits, fur
cloak, some Turkish rugs, one of those
big revolving bookstands, and sets OF
all the popular authors. l wonder
what 1t all means?
Marjorie-Why, she's going to be
married at once, you little fool.
Madge-I don't know why | should
have guessed that from seeing sc
many lovely things in her house.
Marjorie-You would have, my dear,
if YOU had known as much about them
as do. She has bought them all on
the installment plan, and 1t will be
ND to her husband to make good near.
ly all the payments.