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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-31
Territorial 1ury Indlcts Two l4undred.

Wagner, l. IT,: Judge Raymond dis
charged the federal grand Jury We'd
nesday after It had returned 200 In
dlctments. Only bootleggers have
thus far been sentenced, drawing
terms ranging from one to ave years
sat Fort LeaYenworth
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-31
WIN Reslon from Porto Rloan Renoh.

Kansas City, Mo-; Associate Judge
Louis sulzbacher Of the supreme
court Of Porto Rico, who lives IN this
clly has announced his intention 70
resign bis offce "a March next
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-31
JAPAN HAS SET LIMIT
FOR RUSSIA'S ANSWER
Buys Large Quantities Of Pig-Lead
in Australia.

London: The Daily Mail Kobe cor
respondent says II is reported that the
note of Baron Komura, Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, to Baron de Rosen.
the Russian Minister, in response to
.Russia's reply TO the claims of Japan
had paragraph TO the effect that only
two weeks would be allowed for an
answer. This period expires Jan. Z.
The correspondent Of the Daily Mail
at Sydney, New South Wales, cables
that the Japanese Government has
placed orders for large quantities of
pig lead with New South Wales con
Germs. and that the presumption is that
this lead win be used for the manufac-
ture Of bullets.
Aids Korean Railway.
Toxic: At an extraordinary meeting
of the Cabinet Friday It was reported
that it was decided to issue an emery
.ency ordinance authorizlng-the guaran-
tee of the principal and interest Of an
issue of ten million yen debentures on
the Seoul-Fusan Railway, which it is
expected. will be finished before the
end of the next year.
At a dinner given by the Oriental
Association Friday night, former For
eign Minister Kato, who presided, said
he deeply regretted that the people
had not been taken into the confidence
of the Government regarding the po-
sition of affairs between Japan and
Russia.
'. Nation Is Loyal.
Nevertheless, he said, should the
Emperor declare war, the nation would
be found ready to give him unani-
nous support.
Count Okuma, the former Premier,
said he agreed with the view express
ed by Mr. Kato and he thought 1t was
now high time to let the people know
the actual position occupied by the
Government. He also declared that
not only feeling Of chivalry, but a
desire for self-preservation required
that japan should buttress the integ-
rity Of China Both speakers thought
that the situation had reached an ex-
tremeIy critical stage.
Considering Reply.
st. Petersburg: The Russian Gov
eminent is still considering the reply
of the Japanese Government to it's
note, which was sent in answer to
Japan's demands relating to the sit
nation in the far East
A reconsideration of the proposals
made in the Russian note is consid-
cred as matter Of course here. Rus
STA has never been disposed to take
any step which would lead to an alb
rupt termination of the negotiations
with Japan.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-31
Russians Seeking a Loan.

Berlin: According to the latest adj
vices that have reached the foreign
office here, Russia's refusal of Japan's
demand for the negotiation of the
Manchurian has brought the far East
ern controversy to a crucical point.
The Russian note announces willing.
ness to discuss Korea, but affirms that
Manchuria concerns only Russia and
China. War apparently depends on
the temper with which the Japanese
people accept this unqualified rebuff.
The German official view is that
Russia will compel Japan to assume
the defensive, both on sea and land.
It is expected that the Russians will
concentrate their entire military force
at one point and station their fleet
in defensive position before Vladi.
Vostock and Port Arthur.
German officials further believe that
the new Anglo-French entente insures
the neutrality of both Britain and
France. Berlin bankers, who say that
neither Russia nor Japan could market
a war loan anywhere, believe that this
financial weakness is one of the best
guarantees of peace. 1t is reported
on the bourse that the Russians are
trying to negotiate a loan in Paris.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-12-31
JAPAN COMPLETES
WAR PREPARATIONS
Troops and warships Can Move at
Five Minutes Notice.

Toxic: Japanese officials here IN
slst that the reply to the Russian pro-
posals reject all fundamental points
at issue between the countries, which
include joint guarantees for the pre-
servation OF Korean and Chinese in
tegrity while securing to each indi-
vfdual interests.
The situation is graver than since
the commencement of the negotia-
tions, and war preparations continue
apace. The troops and the warships
can sail at Ave minutes notice. Pop
ular sentiment and the press are
eagerly urging the government to set
a limit to the Russian tactics of ag-
gressiOn and insolent negligence"
Buy Ships for War Purposes.
It is reported that the twenty-five
vessels comprising the mercantile feet
Of Butterheld & Swire of Hong Kong,
trading along the Chinese coast. have
been sent to Japan for war purposes,
Col. Aoki, Japanese military attache,
has concluded a two days conference
with Viceroy Yuan Shih Kali regarding
the manner of China's dealing with
Russia in case of emergency.
High Chinese here admit that It is
almost certain that Japan and Rus
STA will become involved in war. They
fear that it would be impossible for
China to maintalp neutrality in the
90 hn nfA 10
are now discussing with the legations
the best attitude for China to adopt.
WI Ting Fang has been urging the
United States legation, on his own
responsibility, to seek a special
audience of the dowager empress and
impress on her China's perilous posi-
ton and the need of a strong army and
ministers acquainted with foreign af-
fairs.
Secret Of Gillian Warship Purchases.
London: The secret of the purchase
of the CHILEAN battle ships Libertad
and Constitution, which were built
in British shipyards and purchased
by the British government after the
disarmament agreement between Ar
gentine and Chilli. became public Tues
day. The British and Japanese gov
ernments had both negotiated for their
purchase. but for one reason or an
other no bargain had been concluded,
when Russia suddenly stepped in and
offered 100000 pounds sterling cash
within twenty-four hours for the two
vessels. This interference with the
balance of naval power in the far East
would have seriously menaced Great
Britain's ally, Japan, and for this rea-
son the British government imme-
diately concluded the purchase.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
KILLS HIS ENTIRE FAMILY
ROSCOE DERBY OF CLEVELAND,
OHIO, THEN SUICIDES.
Was an Extraordinary Crime and Care
fully PIanned-TWo of the Children
Had Struggle With Crazy Father
Had Sent a Letter to Friend Tell
ina About Loss in Poolrooms.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 22.-Roscoe w
Derby, machinist, Respondent oVel
money matters, killed his wife ant
three children at their home and the1
committed suicide.
The dead: Roscoe W. Derby, aget
As; his wife Della; Harold, aged s;
Alice, aged Z; Thomas, aged 8.
The crime was extraordinary in its
thoroughness and evidently had beer
planned carefully. Derby had beer
down town as late as II O'Clock the
night before. ostensibly shopping, but
in all probability securing ammunition
for his revolver. When he arrived
home his wife and he talked for a
time with . neighbor who had been
calling, over a Christmas festival they
had planned.
The crime is believed to have been
committed ABOUT O'Clock in the morn.
ing Mrs. Derby was shot to death
in bed. two bullets having been fired
into her head and third. probably
fired after the children had been kill
ed, in the back OF her neck. Mrs. Der
by was probably killed during sleep,
lne expression on her face showing no
sign Of struggle. Two OF the chill
dren, however, probably had strug-
gle with Derby after they had been
awakened by the shooting and made
an Intellectual attempt to escape. Har-
ODDS body was found in pool of
blood in the kitchen and that of Alice
the floor and bullet in her breast.
Harold evidently had been chased
about the house by his father. as the
furnishings were in disorder. From
the location of his wounds the boy
probably was caught by his father and
held while the revolver was placed
against the little fellows forehead and
two bullets sent into his brain. There
was also evidence of struggle on
Alices rart. The last of the children
to die was Thomas. He remained in
bed while Derby shot him in the head
After the crime Derby went to the
bedroom where his wife lay dead and,
lying down at her side, fred bullet
into his own brain.
A number of poolroom checks were
found lying about the house, showing
that Derby had been trying his luck
at betting.
The first knowledge of the crime
was communicated in a letter written
by Derby to friend in this city. The
letter was to the effect that when 1t
should be received the Derby family
would be dead. When the friend hur-
ried to the house the terrible tragedy
was revealed.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
NEW MONEY SYSTEM.
Plan of the American Banking Asso.
citation

citation.
New York.-After a three days ses-
sion here the bank money order COM
mittee Of the American Bankers asso-
citation, representing 1000 banks, has
agreed upon plan for money order
system whereby sums not to exceed
$100 can be sent by mail and the or
ders cashed by any bank belonging to
the association.
The scheme will, of course, come In
to direct competition with the money
order division of the postoffice service
and it is expected to cut largely into
the government revenues. The pro
posed system is said to be operated
precisely as exchange is now sold and
the orders are to be sold by guar
antee company.
The committees report will be sub
mitted tc the executive council Of the
national body at it's regular meeting
next April
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
Murder in First Degree.

New York, Dec. 24.-Frank B. Bur-
ness, A years old, who shot and killed
Captain George B. Townsend Of the
shcooner Charles X. Buckley, on No
vember 10, because Townsend would
not pay him sc. 80, which the prisoner
alleged to be due him, was convicted
Of murder in the first degree. The muir
der, who admits having killed three
men besides Townsend, insisted that he
did the d sed with premediation and in
a full realizatio of the consequences.
Burmese smiled broadly when the jury
was polled. Judge Crane said he
would sentence Burnses in few days
and he asked the judge if he would be
permitted to say something. On being
given the privilege he said:
"There may be an idea in the minds
Of the jurors that bear them a
grudge for having found me guilty.
wish to say that do not feel that way
in the least and all l can say is wish
them all merry Christmas.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
TELEGRAPH NEWS SUMMARY
CuLLED FROM DISPATCHES OF
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
A Review Of Happenings In Both
Eastern and Western Hemspheres
During the Past Week--NationaI,
Historical, Political and Personal
Events Tersely Told.

John Kennel, the veteran Irish com.
edian, Is uead.
In addition to complimenting Mr.
LOOMS puplicly in the office of the
White House before a number of call.
ers upon MS Quill club speech de
voted TO the Panama question, Presi.
dent Roosevelt has written a personal
letter TO Acting Secretary Loomis re.
cordlng his appreciation of the ener.
getic, tactful and comprehensive treat.
ment OF dinlcult subject by the act
ing secretary.
observation-disclosures Pendergast, a
prize tighter, died recently from in.
juries received in 20 round contest
with kid" Williams at Los Angeles.
Williams and the seconds are under
arrest.
General John c. Black has accepted
the civil service commissionership, and
the president will send in his nomina-
ton when congress re-convenes.
st. Petersburg.-The cars name
day was celebrated with the usual bril-
liancy. The metropolitan archbishop
OF st. Petersburg and all the highest
dignitaries of the church oficiated at
te deum in the cathedral, which the
czar and czarlna and the entire court
attended. Similar ceremonies were
held throughout the empire. There was
merrymaking throughout.
Paris.-Positive announcement is
made by the Soleil and Lanterne that
Victor MERCER, one of the directors
of the ministry of justice and reporter
Of the Dreyfus commission, has con-
cluded his report, and that 1t recon-
mends revision of the case.
Negaune, Mich Beginning on jan
uary l, wages of all mine workers in
the employ of the United States Steel
corporation on the lakes will be cut
from to Is per cent. The reduction
will affect thousands of men, and will,
1t is said, be followed by reductions by
the other companies.
A general strike of machinists, boz
lermakers and blacksmiths on the I'm
ion Pacific and Southern Pacific rail-
road lines may be declared by Janu-
airy /. vocation of the agreement
which ended the machine shop strike
Ia alleged.
Four thousand men employed by the
Illinois Steel company In South Chi
cago were laid off for an indefinite
period on Thursday.
About midnight recently miserably
dressed man fired two shots at Max
Nordau at the Sale Charus. One of
the shots grazed Nordau and the Sec
ond wounded guest named Asso-
wedski. The would be assailant was
Immediately arrested.
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BRITISH TO STUDY WAR.
They viii Go to Japan and Get Point.
ers There.

They viii Go to Japan and Get Point
ers There.
London.-Half dozen British army
engineers have left England for Japan
to study the Japanese language and
become acquainted with Japanese mil
itary tactics. The war office forstalls
any attempt to connect their depart.
ure with the immediate Russo-Japan.
ese crisis, by announcing that all ar.
rangements therefor were completed
with the Toxic government some time
ago.
Other British officers have volun.
teered their services to Japan in the
event of war, through the London lega.
ton. While expressing appreciation
Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minis
ter to Great Britain points out that the
rules of the Japanese service precludes
the employment of foreigners on act
i've service.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
Railway Mileage Grows.

Chicago, Dec. s4.-Aocording to the
Railway Age, the total railway milage
of the United States on January l.,
1904, will be 2O9,s55 miles, the pres
emit year having added 572s miles.
This milage takes into account all of
the new tracks laid up to the last day
of the present year.
Compared with 1909, the present
year is about on par in the matter of
construction.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
Russia Needs Money!.

Berlin, Dec. ga The Tageblatt's
ST. Petersburg correspondent saws it is
said in financial circles that the Rus
sian government is sounding Berlin
bankers regarding the floating of a
loan amounting to $l25, 900, 900.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
Europe With Us.

Washington, Dec. 23.-"Refusal by
the United States to consent to prop
osition from Columbia for a reference
of the Panama question to the Hague
tribunal is expected and will be fully
approved by the European Powers. "
This statement was made by Euro
pean ambassador of high rank.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25

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Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
Eiaht Killed in Wreck.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 23.-1n a
wreck at Godfrey, Kan, of the Meteor,
the st. Louis & San Francisco rail-
way's fast train, from the south, eight
persons were killed and 80 others in
iured. OF the injured, five probably
will die and IA were seriously hurt.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
Nursery Stock

Give me your orders now for your
nursery stock for spring plant
ing. | represent to old reliable
Albany Nurseries. Furthermore,
reside here, have interests here,
and am helping to build up the
country.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-25
Shoemaking

and repairing. am prepared to 40 ~
and all kinds of work in the line OF sl i,s
making and repairing. My prices a, " 1
reasonable. Leave orders at Cahtri''
Eakin's shoe store.
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WASHINGTON o. THURSDAY

minutest details of his adventure. His
closing remarks were: Il tell you, ladies'
and gentlemen. them fireworks went on
beautiful; they were the most ALFRED.
IO-horse- power, double-bottom, copper
headed and brass -riveted free show any
body ever seen anywhar. l only regretted
that l could not stay to see the going on
of the spread eagle in red, white and blue
lights which l had specially ordered. But
that box had not been opened, and lay at
the bottom; it must have gone off last
You see, could not stop till that box got
lit, as / had pressing desire to join the
ladies in the dancer
l returned from Ymuris during the lat
ter part of July, and went to see my EN-,
ployer, Mr.. Goodman. He had employed
another book keeper in my stead during
the meantime. However, he told me,
strictly in confidence, that he would be
glad to employ me again, if he thought
that he could stand the press, by winch
expression he meant. if he would be able
to meet his indebtedness. In the hope
that his business would go on increasing
as it had begun, he had bought lot ana
was then building quite an extensive
store, while formerly he had carried on his
business in rented place. He had under
estimated the expense involved in the new
building, and felt himself now financially
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1903-10-15
c,si1 War Musicians.

Comradei John A. Stuntz. of Pasadena,
Cal, writes that despite the distance there
were nearly a dozen of the Civil War
Musicians on hand at San Francisco, to
participate in the parade but, owing to
some misunderstanding manipulation or
misrepresentation, they were ruled out Of
their place and were at last completely
crowded out of tie pa-Hde Bnt they still
exist, and hope % - Ic 80 strong in
Boston next year.
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pear below have prizes In countins held
hly this year Hundreds OF others have similar
OF them. The names and addresses given here with
sns. They proof that pay all prizes promptly
elstive, friend or acquaintance appears therein.
All IL Mass. Ave; Geo l. Hopes, Columbus O. 80
L. Frambus Ave; J. W. wstsworth, E. Chatham, N.
Y; o. II. John, Cerillas, " n. Minnie Stride, Mar
Gus, Iowa; Mr.. Earl Van BuskIrk, 1915 Jefferson st.,
Des hoinss, Iowa; Nr-. Nike Lehnen, Dresden, n
D.; C. Samson, Gre-nview, Ill, Boz ?ss; Mrs VIII
Lemke, Merrill. lows; Ala r. Lynch saait st. Marie,
Mich; Mrs. A. E. whitker. 80 Story St, Boone, Ia;
Alton, IN, r. F. D. 1; 8. A. Powell, Cairo, ". Va;
Mrs Ida NJ. Bour, Tim, O., q Jackson St. Mrs j.
II. Miner, Newton, No.; Mrs. Lylah Gustayeson,
:, Mrs A Porter, Golden Eagle, Ill J. B. Rupp, syn
Wiley, Media, Iows Mrs. F. senitle Des Aoines, L.,
$50 Center st.; 8. Nelson, Ames, o. T.; H. j. Van Al
stin, Desdvood, D., Box 5os, Albert Gleason, Cas-
Teton, Ill; g. 1. Morris, New Providence, Iowa, p.
A. Korell, Key, o.; 7. A Grey, sewe..vile, wal
ter J. Lawrence, Battle Creek, Mich Mamie Cheil-
sen, Bay City, Wis; z. J. Cameron, Terry, Mont;
Mrs. Mamie Stephenson, Ta,even, Va; Harvey
Kuhi, Pennington, v. J.; Geo. Bioueh, Centre Bel
pre-, o.; l. O. Trihble, Jefferson, Tex. Henry Bile
man, Yale, Mich Mrs. C. Thorpe, Albert City Ia;
Alice N. Murphy, Manchester, n. r., Iea Winter S.;
T. A. leighton, Lawton, ". D.; C. L. Bright, Jesup
Iowa: Ars. E N. Clark, Angola, N. Y; Bert Evans,
Morris Hill, Ind; l. Fishback Greeley, Colo; Jenuis
C. Nyer, Saugerties, NJ Y; A. II. Core, Barnes City,
Iowa; J. @. Borrow, Red Level Ala; Marie l. Wiss-
ler' zoos Linn ST., Atlantic, Iowa. and many others
tan Bldg, DIES MONIES, IOWA,
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A Grand Army Candidate.

Grand Army men are talking of hav-
ing a candidate for Vice-Presdent on the
Roosevelt ticket and are bringing forward
Judge Ell Torrance, of Minneapolis, who
achieved immense popularity with the old
soldiers through his successful admins
tration as Commander-in-Chi Of the G..
A. r. The movement is assuming large
proportions in the West. The Grand Army
is not political body, but it swings a
great vote, and the candidacy of Judge
Torrance for the one great Office open to
competition ut the Republican Convention
of next year is likely to cut big figure
in the politics Of the next 10 months.
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late Samuel Stratton, and has an an
davit to verify their history. Mr.. Strait
ton and Secretary Seward We're young
men together in the East, and intimate
friends. Mr.. Stratton came West and die
glasses subsequently fell into his posses
sion. They are interesting to see. The
rim of solid gold is of peculiar, but very
comfortable, construction. The lenses are
Of French manufacture and small. They
are octagonal in form. The bridge ID alss
UNIQUE in shane.
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Zzz1ak|.f8{4gs, X nays in
KESfaE H;t7ZOnA
By JOHN A. SPRING.

snorting and trembling mules, were driv-
ing the team like fury, leaving the main
road as soon as practicable and taking n
westerly direction over the hills.
CAPTIvEs ARE UNLOADED.
1t must have been about 8 o'clock in
the morning when the party came to n
stop in a small kettleshaped depression
surrounded Oh three sides by high cliffs.
Here the Apaches unloaded the wagon and
unhitched the mules, laying the prisoners
upon the ground. Now, there are two
things that the Apaches are very fond
of-liquor and mule meat. Two of them
forthwith proceeded to kill n mule by cut
ting its throat, while others gathered some
dry sticks and made a fire; they had
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1903-10-15

President; Mrs. Ruth Foote, Colorado,
Senior Vice-President; Mrs, Emma Pierce,
Massachusetts, Junior Vice President;
Treasurer Mrs. Julia Gordon, Kansas.
Council of Administration-Mrs. E. NJ.
Chamberlain, New York: Miss Ruth Hail.
West Virginia; Mrs. Mary Hager, Ill
poiS
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VasnMMRnO-Ailt the persons whose names o.
WvUU60O by the Peoples Popular Mon
prizes but lack Of space prevents our publishing
are all genuine as you can easily prove by inyesti
and in full Read the list, perhaps the name Of q
5000 CAsh-w. MoEat, l66 North Bay ST., HAM
fI;on, Ontario, Canada.
So. 90 Cash-R. J. Wilson, Gorham, Kansas-
$4,000 Cash-sirs. Cleo Anderson, Box 81, SUM-
mitvilie, Tenn.
$1,000 Cash-Mrs. o. A. Young, EAGLE Grove, Ia
$500 Cash Eaeh-Quilla Fontans, n. 4. Cor. 18th
and Pine Sts,, St. Louis, BIO; Marguerite c. Beu-
son, Columbus, Kansas; Mrs. John VoIt, 9th and
Brown Sts., Dayton, o.; Mr. b. F. Price, Gsult,
Col; DR.. J. T. Bennett, Burlingto Retreat, Bur-
lington, Ia Felix Besley, Montevaiio, No; Mary
r. Rouse, care Of Donaldson Lith. Co., Newport,
Ky; Bent Hoyt, Darien, Conn. John Hynd, 81
dredge, Seb.: Mayme Cato, Main Floyd sts. ,
Louisville, KY; Leo II, Niehans, l35 West Frank
Lin St, Dayton, o.; Olive b. Scott, Ross, o.; Inex
Citing, 6l9 Z 9TH St, Newport, Ky. Albert
Schwarz, ST. Popular ST., Cincinnati, o.
$500 Cash Each-0rris Eshieman, Atlanta, Ind !;
J. s. Billups, i57 Bridge ST., Chillcothe, o.; Misc
Hazel Foltz, Spencer, Neb Sam Moiberg, Rutland,
y. d.; Miss Ellen Reasons, Broughton, III. Henry
Bower, IIarisysviIe, Pa; Miss NAyne Cato. Msin
/ Floyd Sis., Louisville, Ky; G. NJ @. Lane, Sem
ecsville, o.; Al Hamilton, fleetwood, o. Jno. A.
Nehring, Riigeville Corner, o.
81 90 or more Cash Each-Lucy slough, Farrsl,
O. ;llrs A. C. sp1ker, bloomfield, No. Miss Mary
Lochvil,e, Denison, Iowa, R. p d. Il; Mrs. VIM.
Dittmer, Mtlo, Iowa, R. +. d. .; NJ +. Finessn,
Shelby Neb Mrs. Retta Giltner, Indianapolis, Ind,
PHI AR MONTHLY S0 Manha a