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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23

SIoseu %uhpter ih tne hlstoty oA
 Nations.
 Washington, Dec. 22.-"Refusal by the United States to consent to prop osition from Colombia 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 to a repre- sentative of the Associated Press to- night by q European ambassador of high rank and influence. It has all ready been made in substance, though in rather more diplomatic language, to General Rafael Reyes, the Colombian minister, who is expected, in his forth coming note to the state department, to suggest The Hague tribunal as the proper place for the settlement of the ,isthmian problem Whether the knowl- edge that the refusal of such request, so far from prejudicing the European powers against the Washington gov ernment will call for their emphatic endorsement, will cause General Reyes to modify his note is not certain. The ambassador quoted, in explain ing the attitude of European powers, said:
 Panama is a closed chapter in the history of nations, and The Hague court is not the place for settled ques- tions, but for pending problems, which are referred to it with the full approval of all the parties interested. When Russia, Germany and France recogniz- ed the independence of Panama they set their seal of approval on the prompt action of the Washington government in pledging. itself to guarantee and
 maintain the independence of the re- public it had previously recognized. Nations can hardly be expected % set tie questions of sovereignty made with national honor at The Hague, More over, in my opinion. it would not be within the province of the Washington government to gi mt such a request for Colombia. It is to Panama, not to Washington, that Colombia should take such proposition.
 There is, however, a question be- tween Colombia and Panama which with all propriety might be referred to The Hague, anu IO WHICH Telerelce lIle United States will scarcely offer objec- ton. It is the question of the assump- ton by Panama of a part of the Colom- bian debt. If General Reyes should ask the United States to use it's good offices to have this matter brought before The Hague. Panama might safely acquiesce in such a proposition. The difficulty in making this request would be that Co- lornbia thereby would recognize the in . dependence of the new republic, but this must come sooner or later. At the navy department the state ment was made tonight that the in lstructions to the naval commanders in isthmian waters to prevent the land- ling of forces with hostile intent have not been modified. These instructions, i it is believed, are sufficiently compre- lJhensive to enable the commanders to maintain open transit across the isth- mus and protect the new republic from Colombian expeditions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23
D. H. MoAtptM's Wal,

Morristown. N. J., Dec. 22.-The will of the late D. H. MsAlpin has been ad- mitted to file in the probate court. The estate in Morris county is valued at $5,o00,0OO, while his other properties bring the total up to $75,oOO,oOO. There are no public bequests, most of the es- tate going to the family. A number of employees are remembered in bequests ranging from $200 to $1,OOO.
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O'Briem Gets Decision.

Boston, Dec. 222.-After fast, clean bout, which went the limit of fifteen rounds, the first ten of which were marked by the aggressive work of his opponent, Jack OBrien of Philadelphia was given the decision over Jack 'Twin" Sullivan of Cambridge before the Criterion Athletic club tonight.
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STORY OF WEALTH ABSURD.
Fius Not the Heir of millions Left by
 Leo.

Rome. Dec. 22.-The observatore Ro- mano, the vatican organ, publishes a semi-official communication character. izing the recent stories that millions of dollars had been left to Pope Plus by his predecessor, Pope Leo, as absurd and altogether unbelievable. The com munication says that the possible ob- ject of these stories is to render the financial condition of the Holy See even more difficult by insinuating that the pope is so rich that he does not need the customary offerings of Peters pence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23
CHICAGO STRIKE SITUATION
MEN SUBMIT TROUBLE TO AR-
 EXPIRATION.

To-day the Liyerymen's Association
 Nill Open for Bnsiness With Non-
 Union men-wiiI AppeaIto to Courts for
 InjuIction.
 Chicago. Dec. 22.-The Liverynen's association at meeting this afternoon decided that unless a peaceable settle ment of the drivers strike was reached tomorrow they would open for busi- ness with non-union employees and would appeal to the courts for an in junction to prevent the strikers from interfering in any manner with the driving of carriages and hearses. Word of the injunction proposal reached the pleted as to the submission of the is- sues in the controversy to arbitration, and the action of the employers was bitterly criticised by the men. No an nouncement of the result of the vote of lHc SIIlhSIS WdS llStuCt UuL lflt SSilcIdl impression was that arbitration had been accepted.
 At the same time that the men were voting on the question of conciliation the members of the Liyerymen's asso- citation decided to submit the whole diff ficulty to arbitration, provided that the strikers took the initiative in the mat ter, and that the demand for a peace able settlement should come from the men. In anticipation of the proposition being accepted by the men committee was appointed to receive any overtures that the union might be willing to make. The union officials were imme- diately notified of the decision reached by the employers. and the latter, it is said. will have a reply ready tomorrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23
Paro,a for Andrews.

Detroit, Mich., Dec. 22.-Word was re- ceived from Lansing tonight that Gov ernor Bliss had signed parole for Frank c. Andrews. forrner vice presi- dent of the wrecked City Savings band of Detroit. Andrews has been confined in the state prison at Jackson since Mo- vember 13, 1902.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23
KtshineR Trials.

Kishineff, Dec. 22.--During the trial today of the rioters who participated in the massacre of Jews here last April the court euashed the indictments which charged the accused with collusion prior to the disturbances. sUss ..
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THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co
U. s. CONSUL DAVIS HANDICAPPED.
Formal Apology Made to American
 Representative.

Alexandretta, Syria, Dec. 22.-The governor of Alexandretta to-day made an official call upon United States Con- sul Davis and formally apologized for the indignities suffered by the consul.
 Admiral Cotton left here tonight by the cruiser San Francisco for Beiruth.
 Attarina, the naturalized American citizen whose arrest by the Turkish au- thorities caused United States Consul Davis to leave Alexandretta, has been liberated
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23
LIFE IMPRISONMENT.
Joseph stout Found Guilty of Murder
 tn second Degree

Bridgeport, Dec. 22.-At 4:3O this af- ternoon Joseph Stout, on trial in the superior court for the murder of Charles Tucker in this city on October last, was found guilty of murder in the second degree and immediately sen- fenced to the state prison for life by Judge Wheeler.
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O,Rriem Geis Decinion

Boston, Dec. 22.--PhiIadelphia Jack o'Brien received the decision over Twin Sullivan in a fifteen round bout at the Criterion club tonight.
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CMiienmtnhsnet Rsn,uns.

Santiago de Chili, Dec. 22.-The Chil- can cabinet has resigned.
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U. $. Minister Lea vs. Bopot.,

Bogota, Saturday, Dec. 1s.-United States Minister Beaupre left here to- day for Cartagena.
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WINDHAM NATL BANK FAILS
ACTION BY FORMER CONGRESS
 MAN RUSSELL,S WIFE.
On Petition by Her a Temporary Re- ceiyer is AppOin'ed-AIiegatiO Made That the PreEideHt and Certain Dis rectors Have Been Using the Funds OI the InstItution for stock speculation.

Hartford, Dec. 22.-on petition of Mrs. Ella S. Russell of Kiilingly, widow of Congressman Charles A. Russell, a temporary receiver was appointed to-day for the Windham County National bank of Danielson. The complaint alleged that the presi- dent of the bank, and certain directors have been using the funds of the bank for stock speculation to such an extent that it is doubtful if the capital stock of the bank is equal to the outstanding indebtedness. Judge Gager of the SUI perior court appointed City Attorney Joseph P. Futile of Hartford as tenn porary receiver, and by the judges or der, the bank was closed until January IA; notice to that effect having been posted on the doors of the institution late this afternoon. Danielson, Dec. 22.-The last publish ed statement of the condition of the Windham County National bank is dated at the close of business November 1T, 1903. It is as follows:
 Resources:
 Loans and discounts. |. ..... .s225, ,sSs. .S9 Oyerdrafts, secured and unse- cured ............ ............ l,655.Sb United States bonds to secure 5 circulation ......... ........ 25,000.00 Premiums on United States . bonds ........... ............ 100000 Stocks, securities, etc ........ 100000 Furniture and fixtures. ...... 3,00000 Due from national banks not ..e. reserve agents ........... 1,o15.44 Due from state banks and .rs bankers ............ ......... 1s4.2s Due from approved reserve
 agents ............ ........ 47,o2S.s2 Checks and other cash items. 2,04923 Notes of other national banks 100000 Fractional paper currency, etc. 43604 Lawful money in bank: Specie .......... .......Sl5USU
 Legal tender .......... 5000
 25, ,ssooO Redemption fund with United
 States treasurer ............. 1,25000 Total resources ............ .ss52,s2L17 Liabilities:
 Capital stock paid in..........$ 5O,00O.00 Surplus fund .................. 100000 Undivided profits less expenses
 and taxes paid ............... 5,47170 : National bank notes outstand-
 ing ....... ......... 25,0oo0O Due to other national banks. Il, ,4S3.45 Due to trust companies and
 savings banks ............... 7,791.S2 Individual deposits subject to
 check .......... .....,.... 213, ,91276 Certified checks ............ 2637 Cashiers checks outstanding. 2,5S4s7 Notes and bills rediscounted.. 6,70000 Bills payable including certif1-
 cates of denosit for money borrowed .......... ......... 2ee.2e Total ........... 1852, ,921.17 The report is signed by the presi- dent and directors. In recent report, the state board of equalization set the $ U f,o H. rI,o
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23

Characteristic of high class watch, thin models. The Ford Co. Open evenings.
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A diamond, precious stone or a gem. q lasting present. The Ford Company.
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Elephant, lizard, seal and pigskin leather mounted with gold and silver. Ford Co.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23

Direct importers of precious stones, watches, china and porcelaine. Ford Co.,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-23

A piece of sterling silver always has iu- transic worth ss present. The Ford Co.
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Fine china for table use $5 to $1oo per dozen. The Ford Company.
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Cut glass;, silver mounted, not to be sur. passed as Q gift. The Ford Go
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The report is signed by the presi- dent and directors. In recent report, the state board of equalization set the value of the bank shares at S107 each.
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u. s. REFUSES ARBITRATION
EUROPEAN POWERS WILL TAKE
 SIMILAR ACTION.

The Hague TribunaI wiIi Not Take Up the Panama Affair-One Ambassador Quoted as saying That Panama Is . ciossd' chapter in the History of Na1funs
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05
FOR SALE.
Old Fire Hall and Lot on Main
Street.

Old Fire Hall and Lot on Main
Street.
Office of the City Clerk of the city
of KalispeH.
Sealed proposals will be received
at this Office up till o'clock p. M,
Monday May IS, 1908, for the pur-
chase of the city fire hall and the lot
upon which the same stanos dot 16,
block Sc, of the original townste of
kalispelD.
Terms will be cash: or in the fol
lowing partial payments: One-third
cash, one-third in one year, and one
third in two years; deferred pay
ments to bear interest at the rate of
seven per cent per annum.
The bidder Will state whether his
bid is on cash or time basis. Any
bidder may make cash or time pro-
posal in the same bid.
The council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY order of the city council
j. e. LOCKWOOD, City Clerk.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05

Butte has another bidder for liter
airy fame in the person of J. w. Scott,
whose book, Jack Hardin's Arabian
the order of Mary McLane's book,
Mr.. SCOTS effort is still out of the
ordinary, being a version of Arabian
Night stories in up-to-date English;
in fact, some of the English is more
than up-to-date. Mr.. Scott's style is
catchy, and his book will please the
thousands who read for entertain
ment. Published by Herbert B. Turner
& Co., Boston. Price, $1.00.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05
WON'T PAY THE BILL.
County Commissioners Refuse to Pay
Court House Balance.

The county commissioners were in
special session Friday and Saturday.
with all members present, and trans
acted consid erab1e amount of bust
ness of interest to the taxpayers of
the county.
As was expected, the commission
ers refused to pay the balance due
house contract and it is probable
that the matter will be taken to the
courts for settlement. Mr. HASTE.
representing his company, was in at
tendance at the meeting, and made a
formal demand upon the commits
sioners for settlement. This was re-
fused, and the commissioners are
willing that the matter go to a trial.
The commissioners took action on
the vacancies on the high school
board. and appointed r. M. Goshorn,
IT, H. Churchill and Harry Fine to
succeed G. M. Houtz. Wilson Kuhns
and Herman BOckman, whose terms
have expired.
The resignation of w. S. Mills. as
Justice of the peace for Tobacco
township, was received and accepted
but his successor has not been an
nounced
The county attorney was ordered
to cancel the double assessment
against J. c. Edwards on AS acres
of land in section s. township %
range 81.
The road petition of McWningel
and J. c. Bowers were accepted.
The county surveyor was instruct
ed to make estimates Of bridge
across the Whitefish river, near
Whtetish lake, and ascertain the
necessity for the same. He was also
instructed to estimate the cost of a
bridge across the same river on sec
ton line between sections 20 and 80
The county poor farm was leased
to H. F. Newell, his offer being the
most favorable.
The board notified Road Supervisor
purdy to keep open all county roads
in his district to public travel. The
board also notified all road supervis
ors to furnish a list of county prop
erty in their possession.
J. b. Gibson, county surveyor;
John Ennis and George w. SPOTS
were appointed to view the road peti
toned for by George +. Baker, and
notified to meet on May is, to com
mence their duties.
The board then adjourned.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05
Notice to Contractors.

The board of trustees of school
district No. SO. Bigfork, will receive
sealed bids for the construction of a
school house at Bgfork Mont, up
to and including the 18th lay of
May. until s p. m. Plans and speci-
fcations of said building may be
seen at the office of Gibson & Shan
ley. architects, Kalispell, or at the
Office of the clerk of said district at
Bigfork. Mont. Bidders will be re-
Quired to furnish certified check
of fifty ($5O) dollars, payable to the
order of the trustees of said district,
said check to be returned to bidder
il bid is not accepted, and said check
will be returned to the successful
bidder upon the signing of the con-
tract and bond.
The board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Address all
bids to
F. c. BAILEY.
Clerk of District No. Sc. Bigfork.
Montana.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05
THE POISON EATERS.

An eminent professor in the en-
ploy of the government at Washing
ton has been conducting a series of
TO ascertain if any bOraX and other
chemical substances used in preserv-
ing meats and other foods are injuri-
Gus to health. A number of young
men who are employed as clerks in
the departments. have been the sub
jects upon whom the experiments
have been made. At each meal the
professor feeds his class of poison
eaters" as they are called, a quaint
ty of the bOraX or other substance,
and the result has been somewhat
surprising. Instead of growing weak
and thin, the young men have been
acquiring rosy cheeks and bright
eyes, with what is called peaches
and cream compilations. If the pro-
fessor will put his drugs on sale or
advertise for sale the goods that
have been preserved by his process.
his fortune will be made. for where
is there a lady who would not take
any quantity of drugs in order to Sc
cure that peaches and cream COM
plexion. But the professor seems to
have overlooked one point for
the dispatches state that the drugs
are given to the young men in pei
lets at each meal. and it is quite prob
able that the preserved food would
have an effect entirely different from
that of the drugs given in pellets or
capsules; for after the preservatives
are added to the food, many chemical
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05

On Thursday the st. Paul Globe
issued homeseekers edition, bear
ing the legend: "St. Paul, the Gate
way to the Northwest" in which the
northwest included only Minnesota
and North Dakota. Evidently Jim
Hill proposes to build up North Da-
kota and Minnesota this year. to
hold trade for st. Paul, and thus ig-
nores the greater advantages for
in Montana and Wash
ington. The railroads hold the win
ming hand on all such propositions
and Montana may only live in hope
that next year may be her year.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05

The emperor of Germany has estab-
lished a socialist newspaper which is
to be distributed free. The social
lists of Germany have long been a
thorn in the side of Emperor Will
lam, and. having tried repressive
measures in vain, he is now taking
another tack; but it remains to be
seen if his latest effort will prove
successful. The socialists, as a rule,
are conscientious and tenacious in
their views. and SO long as the En-
peror's paper holds to the truth it
will be accepted by the socialists;
but when the emperor tries to inter-
ject his own ideas for the purpose of
influencing the socialist thought he
will probably find that no attention
will be paid to his socialist paper.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-05-05
RUSSIA IN MANCHURlA.

Like mighty glacier that slowly
grinds its way to the sea, crushing
all before it, Russia has for centuries
pushed her way to the south and
east. On the south, her progress has
been stayed by the Turk, backed by
England; but instead of hating Rus
STA, it has merely DETECTED her
course to the east, where the Chinese
have offered less effective resistance
to her plans. During the Boxer up
rising in China, Russia took advan-
tage of the situation to occupy the
province of Manchuria with military
force, but under pressure from
agreed to evacuate Manchura. The
province was divided into three mill
tary zones. and Russia agreed to
evacuate each zone at six months
intervals. The first evacuation was
made October s, last, and the second
was due April 8; but instead of with
drawing her troops. Russia presented
certain demands which she required
China to sign before she would
evacuate the second zone. The de-
mands, if agreed to, would give Rus
STA virtual dominion over the entire
province. All customs receipts were
to be deposited in the Russo-Chinese
bank. and all administrative officers.
both military and civil were to be
Russians, which would give Russia
absolute control of the province
China. however refused to accede
TO Russia's demands, and in this she
was backed by England. Japan and
several other nations. AS a result.
the situation is much strained and
hostilties may break out at any
time Manchuria is the eXtrema
northeastern province of China. and
is bounded on the east by the Paci-
tic and on the north by Russian ter
ritory. In 1858. a large portion of
Manchuria was coded to Russia. but
the portion still remaining under Chi
nese dominion is quite an empire, as
It contains $4,000 square miles. be-
ing nearly three times the size of
Montana. The province contains
over 100000 people; they are Man
choos, belonging to the Monaghan
race They are of lighter complexion
and are more intelligent and stronger
than the Chinese. In 1913 they in
vaded China, capturing Pekin and
placing their chief upon the throne.
They are still the dominant race,
having spread over the whole en-
pire as civil and military officers
Should war result, Russia may find
that the people of Manchuria are yet
tie be recokoned with, for they are
energetic and warlke, but like al
other Chinese subjects, they lack al
spirit of national unity or patriotism
Through the influence of England anG
Japan, Russia may be thwarted fol-
the time being, but her boundaries
will yet reach the southern Pacific
ocean as surely as the glacier reaches
the sea.