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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
PRIORITY OF CLAIMS.
sFirst session Of Tribuaai in venezae-
 Nt Ian Case. I

The Hague, Oct. 1.-The first session of the tribunal appointed to arbitrate the question of the priority of the claims against Venezuela of Great Brit ain, Germany and Italy over those of the other claimants was held to-day. At the opening M. Muravieff, the presi- dent of the tribunal, pointed out the of the arbitration proceed ings, in which he said for the first time the bulk of the nations of Europe par ticlpated and the calamities of war were averted, thus scoring victory over the argument of force. 4
 The question as to the language in which the proceedings should be con- ducted was discussed. Great Britain end Germany claimed that the mem oranda of the claims should be in Eng lish, though the pleadings might be In other languages with the permission of the court. A decision In this matter will be announced tomorrow, when an answer to Wayne MacVeagh's request for Venezuela to be allowed to com menee her case at once will also be giv- en. Great Britain opposed Mir. Mac Veagh's application.
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Sttit Unde ctded

New York, Oct. 1.-The executive committee of the citizens union held a protracted meeting to-day, the matter under discussion being the replies of Messrs. Grout and Fornes to the letter of R. Fulton Cutting. Practically no decision was reached.
 At the Citizens union county conven- tion held tonight in Cooper Union Rob- ert l.. Cutting of the conference com mittee, presented the names of Henry Bischoff, jr., for justice of the supreme court and Ralph B. Trautman for sner- if. The convention approved the choice and both men were nominated.
 At the close of the county convention, the Manhattan borough convention as- sembled. Cyrus l.. Sulzberger was nonn- mated for president of the borough.
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stnte Tickets Nominated in nInssachu-
 setts and Rhode Island

setts and Rhode Island.
 Boston, Oct. 1.-The democrats of Mas sachusetts in state convention to-day nominated the following ticket:
 For governor. William A. Gaston of Boston; for lieutenant governor, Rich ard Olney, 2d, of Leicester; for secre- tary of state. Ezekiel M. Ezekiel of Springfield: for attorney general, John J. Flaherty of Gloucester; for treasurer, Thomas c. Thatcher of Yarmouth: for auditor, F. x. Tetrault of Southbridge.
 All the nominations were made by ac- clanation.
 sounded both in the address of the per- manent chairman and in the platform adopted. was general cond tion of the policy of the opposite party, both with reference to national and state ad- ministrations.
 Providence. R. l.. Oct. 1.-Two hum dred and twenty delegates, representing the democracy of Rhode, Island. met here to-day and nominated unanimous ly She following ticket: K For governor L. F. c. Garvin of Cum berland: for lieutenant governor. Ade- lard Archambault of Woonsocket: for secretary of state, J. J. Gilmartin: for attorney general, c. A. Aldrich of Prov- idence: for general treasurer. Clark Potter of North Kingstown.
 The platform which was confined ex- clusively to state issues was adopted without dissent.
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CHINA DECLINES TO CONSENT
WILL NOT ACCEPT NEW TERMS
 AS TO MANOHURTA.
Russia Held to Her Pledge to Evaoua,e tho Province on or Before October U Japan Decides to send Troops to Kerea-A Most Important step.

Washington, Oct. 1.--The state de- partment has been informed that Prince Ching has determined not to consent to any terms proposed by Rus sia for a postponement of the eyacua- tion of Manchuria which might be in furious to Chinese sovereignty rights or the rights of other nations. China in sists that Russia, having given a pledge to move out of Manchuria on or before October 8, should keep her agreement without the imposition of any further demands.
 Paris, Oct. 1.According to reliable information received here Japan has decided to send two regiments of in fantry to Korea. This is regarded in authoritative quarters as being a most important step. as affecting Russo-Jap anese relations, and as likely to accen-. tuate the possibilities of war crisis. Japan's decision is considered to be di- rectly related to Russsa's proposition to eyacuate Manchuria October s.
 Japan's decision to send troops to Korea is regarded as being a most sig nificant step
 The advices further show that the war spirit in Japan has materially aug- mented during the last fortnight,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
AID FOR LAKE SUPERIOR
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TO GIVE
 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE.
Men to be Paid on SatuTday-Better Feeling Among Them-F. H. cisrsue Expects to be Able 10 Meet All LiabIII= tIes-canadIan Banks to Furnish the Money Payment Being Guaranteed by Ontario.

Toronto, Ont, Oct. IF. H. Clergue had a long conference to-day with the Ontario premier and the general man agers of the three banks interested at the "Soo." At their conclusion Mir. Clergue spoke hopefully of the future of the Soo enterprises. -.
 You may state," he said, that I have arranged things with the banks so that the payroll will be met Saturday next, the banks advancing the money. Negotiations are now pending for the settlement of all liabilities and I expect they will be successful" E.
 The Ontario government has arranged with the Traders bank, the Imperial bank, and the Canadian Bank of Com merce to advance the nancy to pay off the claims of the men, payment back to the banks being guaranteed by the gov- ernment and deducted from subsidies earned by the company. -@
 Sault Ste Marie, Mich, Oct. 1. The atmosphere surrounding the Soos dur ing the past week was considerably clarified tonight, owing to events hap pening this afternoon. Chief among the reasons bringing about a change among the employees of the company and bet ter feeling in local business circles fn the announcement made by the Ontario government that arrangements have been completed whereby the companies will be extended temporary aid and the men paid next Saturday. A private wire from F. H. Clergue, who leaves To- ronto for the Soc tonight confirms this. The Canadian Soos were placarded set ting forth these facts and the town quetly celebrated the news. Employees in town will be paid immediately but assigned claims will be carefully scrutf- nized and speculators who have been buying up time sheets for small per- centage may lose their investment.
 The situation in the Michigan Soos has also been greatly simplified. The Michigan Lake Superior Power com pany will pass into. the hands of a re- ceiver tomorrow at noon. L. H Davis, up to the present time superintendent of the Tagono Light and Power com pany and superintendent of the Cana dian Power Canal company will be placed in charge of all operations of the company on the Michigan side. The re- ceivedship covers only the Michigan Lake Superior Power company, and does not affect the trans-St Mary's Traction company, which is a separate organi-: zation.S a@ <;
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VAN WORKERS MEET DEATH
THREE BROTHERS ExPIATE MURDER OF THEIR UNCLE.

Remarkable CaImness and Courage
 Strengthened by the Prayers of the
 Priests-Glad to Go-Exeoutions Too k
 but Fifteen Minutes. X
 Dannemora, Oct. 1.-Willis, Burton and Frederick Van Wormer were put to death late this forenoon in the Clinton prison for the murder of their uncle, Peter A. Hallenbeck, of Kinderhook, Columbia county, on Christmas eve, 1901.
 The entire proceeding, from the start |of the first man from his cell to the doc tors declaration of the death of the last, consumed but fifteen and one-half minutes, and no untoWard incident marred the execution of the laws sem tence.
 The men walked from the doors of their cells in the care of their priest and fianked on either side by prison deputies.
 Willis, the first of the three, who showed more than the other two the eff fects of his long confinement, crossed the threshold of the death chamber at 11:34:30 a. m. He walked erect, was not supported on either hand, and held the |crucifix in his right hand very steadily, we'll up before his face. As he sat down lin the fatal chair. and as they began to strap him, he glanced at the crucifix for Ia moment, then turned his eyes upon the priest, but immediately dropped them again to the crucifix, held firmly in his right hand, which rested upon the arm of the chair.
 When the current was turned on and the body stiffened against the confining straps the hand with the crucifix lifted convulsively. After a few seconds the current was reduced as usual, and the hand, still firmly holding the cruciffx, dropped limp over the side of the chair. When again the full force of the cur- rent was switched in in obedience to a signal from Dr. Ransom the crucifix was again spasmodically lifted, and this was repeated when for the third time the current was again applied in full. Three contacts were thought necessary by the expert physicians present, the last being given merely as precau- sttonary measure, because of slight f1utter of the heart. Four minutes were consumed in the killing of Willis,
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FOR cHAMBERLAIN,s POLICY.
strong sentiment shown at conserva-
 tive confe e-encs.

Strong sentiment shown at conservs- a5 tive confc~encs.
 Sheffield, England, Oct. 1.-The thir- ty-eighth annual conference of the Con- servative associations opened here to- day with an unprecedented attendance, attracted by the unusual political situ- ation. Nearly !, 900 delegates were pres- ert. The Earl of Derby presided
 The delegates who were prepared to voice the opposition to preferential tar ifs sat together and appeared to be considerably in the minority
 In moving the adoption of the annual report Mir. Lowe, M. F., chairman of the committee, deprecated the expression by the conference of decided opinion on the tariff question in behalf of the party until Joseph Chamberlain had fully ex- plained his views.
 Cheers greeted MT. Chamberlains name and the interruptions of MT. Lowe's remarks soon made 1t manifest that there were grave differences of opinion on the fiscal question.
 A reference to the resignations of Chancellor of the Exchequer Ritchie and Indian Secretary Hamilton brought forth a cry of good riddance."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
po..,p,,,ty ofa striae on the Road

Baltimore, Oct. 1.-The conference be- tween officials of the Baltimore and Ohio railway and committee repre- senting the employees who demand cer- tain establishments of the pay scale, which has been in progress several weeks, came to a sudden end to-day by the expressed determination of the rail- way representatives not to reinstate two employees who had been discharged and also upon the point in reference to the rule covering a day of twelve hours for engineers and firennen on work trains. The men hold that the railroad company has violated its agreement with their organizations in the con- struction of this rule and allowed only compensation for six hours when under the agreement service called for twelve hours pay. Y
 . The matter will not be taken on ap- peal to Vice President Potter, and if the conference with that official does not result. in an amicable arrangement of the differences the various orders of employees will be boiled as to the advis- ability of a strike.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
HELD IMPORTANT MEETING.
FINANCE BOARD CONSIDERS
 MANT MATTERS.

Total County Tax s3s,7s7 s4 Balance
 of sas,7e7 sz, Which Is Due, Appre-
 priated-niayor studiey Discusses
 New Plan Which Is Adopted storm
 Did sI,05O Damage to Sea Wall at
 Fort Hale Park-Propossd site Tor
 New School.
 A regular meeting of the board of finance was held in city hall last even- ing, with all the members of the board present with one exception. The ses-. sion was quite a lengthy one, many matters of importance being consid- cred.
 s Considerable time was occupied by q discussion as to whether 1t was better to have members of the board make, personal investigations into the various city departments before the estimates for next year were presented. or not. All the members of the board thought a s a that the plan was a good one, but it was question as to whether there was time enough to do itAthis year. There is still about a month remaining and a majority of the members thought this time enough. Mayor studley said that the principal reason for making the in vestigations was the fact that a. num- Der of the departments wanted special appropriations for special purposes and If the members Of the board familiar ized themselves with these matters they would be better qualified to act on them. After considerable talk 1t was finally decided to let the matter go over for one week, during which time the mayor was authorized to select committees of three from the board and specify which departments each committee was to in- vestigate. The mayor said that owing to the small number of men on the board each man would have to serve on more than one committee, and that he was will to assign the men to what ever departments they preferred He said that he had this plan in mind when he went to Hartford and asked that the charter might be changed so that the. number Of men on the board might be increased.
 He also said that under the present (Continued on Sixth Page.)
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-Nnt to strike.

New York, Oct. 1.-The 300 pianomak- CTS employed by the firm of Steinway & Sons, who decided last week to consider strike action, have considered the mat ter and have agreed not to strike. Charles H. Steinway this afternoon said: 'The men decided at at meeting not to call a strike. and consequently the firm has no statement to make.'' The employees, it is said, desired the firm to employ only union men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
Portion of Man's Body Found

New York, Oct. LA portion of the body of man was found in the North river to-day. It is believed that the man was murdered and the mutilated body thrown into the water. A portion of the head from the nose up, parts of the ears and both legs were missing. The body, which was entirely nude, was that of a heavy-set, powerfully built man, with thick, iron-gray hair and a heavy black moustache streaked with gray. It did not appear to have been in the water more than two or three days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
Other Ganfen.

Cincinnati, O., Oct. 1.-The Nationala of Cincinnati and the Americans of Sts Louis played here to-day. Score Cin~ cinnati I St. Louis 6.
 Chicago, Oct. 1.-Four thousand five hundred people witnessed the first game of the post season series between the Chicago National and American league teams. Score National Il, Amer. ican 0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
Reoord Breaking Auto Trip.

New York, Oct. 1.Bert Holcomb and Henry Sendall finished record break ing automobile trip from Chicago to New York to-day, the machine making the trip in seventy-six hours The aus tomobile, a 24-horse power machine, had been delayed several hours on account of losing the road last night. The car covered Il, TIT miles, an average of 15 Ia miles per hour. It was driven by res lays of chauffeurs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
RITTsBURG TAKES FIRST CAKE.
Opening of Series With Boston for Worlds Chnmpio n ship.

Boston. Oct. 1.-The masterly pitch- ing of Philippe brought about tho downfall of the Boston Americans to-. day in the first game of the worlds championship series with Pittsburg, tha National ponnant winners. The scora was to and sixteen thousand peos pie witnessed the battle. Sc completely were the American league championa under the spell of Philippe, that until the seventh inning only one Boston runner reached third and then only on an error. Score by innings:
 R.H. E< Pittsburg ... ..4 III Q 0 l 00--7--12a A Boston .... ....0S0 0@Os0 0 2 1--S-- e--6 Batteries Philippe and Phelps5 Young and Criger
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING CO
NO DIVISION AT PRESENT.
New York Epi.eopaI Diocese to Remain
 Intact.

New York. Oct. 1.-The proposed divi- sion of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York has been postponed for a year at least by the adoption at the dio- cesan convention here to-day of a reso- lution declaring 1t inexpedient to press the subject at this convention and re- ferring the matter back to the commit tee which had previously reported against a division. This resolution was adopted by a vote of 137 to 91 after con- siderable discussion of the question from both sides. The Rev. Dr. David H. Greer appeared before the conven- tion and announced his acceptance of the place of bishop co-adjutor, to which. her was elected yesterday
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-10-02
INHERITANCE TAX SUITS.
Brought for Recovery Of moasy Paid
 In Excess.

Hartford, Oct. LA writ was served in the United States circuit court to- day against w. Frank Kinney, internal revenue collector, for the return of sums aggregating $S2,2s1.61 alleged to have been paid in excess of legal re- quirements as an inheritance tax on the estate of the late John Nicholson Brown of Newport. R. I. The value of the es- tate was $2,O74,0S3.79. A similar writ was salso served to-day in behalf of Louise L. Peck. executrix of the estate of Walter A. Peck, late of Providence, claiming the refunding of $47767.
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PLANS FOR THE CAMPAIGN
REpUBLIoAss PREPARING FOR
 VIGOROUS WORK IN 1904.


 Party Rallies .o be Held in Every
 state Under the Leagne's Dtrection-
 Heavy oratorfcal Hstsery to be un-
 mask.d-oniesrs win make Tour sf Country.
 Chicago, Oct. 1.-Party rallies in ev- cry state in the union under the per- sonal direction of the officers and mem bers of the executive committee of the Republican National league, reinforced by heavy oratorical battery, is part of the plans for the campaign for tho reelection of President Roosevelt coIi- sidered at a conference of the repre- sentatives of that organization in ses- sion at the Auditorium Annex today It was proposed that the officers of the league shall make tour of the coun- try, conducting republican love feasts at every center as the best means to bring about republican success. The first act of the executive committee up- on converting this morning was to send greetings to the nations chief execu- tive. The morning session was devoted to preliminary work.
 Committees were appointed and re- ports of officers heard Addresses were also made by George Stone, adjutant general of California, and Isaac Miller Hamilton of this city, both former pres- idents of the league. A spirited contest developed upon the arrival of the mem- bers of the committee in the city over the location of the next convention of the organization. It isstntended to hold it short time after the national con- ventlon and St. Louis, Indianapolis and Philadelphia are bidders for the meet- ing, The time and place to be named in the call to be authorized was referred to a committee of five In addit;6a to the officers, President J. Hampton Moore of Philadelphia, Vice President James J. Sheridan of this city, Secretary AElbert W. Weeks of Iowa and Sid B. Pedding of Arkansas, thirty-five mem- bers attended to-day's conference.
 Indianapolis was selected for the holding of the coming national conven- ton of the league. The date for the convention will be announced later.
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RECRUITS ORDERED OUT.
War Preparations Despite Improve
 ment in Balkan situation.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 1.-The war min istry has ordered out the annual contin- gent of recruits for October If, instead of at the beginning of the year. as usual. This step. though quite constitutional, has occasioned some surprise, consid- ering the reported improvement in the general situation.
 While the conditions are undoubtedly more hopeful, there is strong belief in many we'll informed quarters that the Macedonian question is still very threatening and can only be settled by war. The Bulgarian government, there fore continues preparations for eventu- alities.
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Rank Closed Owing to a Run.

Johnstown. Pa. Oct. 1.-The Bolivar National bank closed its doors to-day following a quiet but persistent run on the institution which began three weeks ago. with the circulation of a rumor that it was unsafe. President E. R. Hammond states that the bank will be able to meet its obligations.
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Buchanan May be Reelected.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. Frank Bu- chanan's reelection as president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Is assured, &C., cording to his friends tonight, who lay claim to AS out of the s3 votes in the an- nual convention now in session here.
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sp.,ne 1is,d Man K,,ied.

New York. Oct. 1.-The remains of a well dressed man was found on the tracks of the New York Central railroad near Harrison, N. Y., to-day. The body was badly mutilated, and it was evil dent that trains had passed over it. Pa- pers in the pockets indicated that his home was in Springfield, Mass, and that his name was McFadden.
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MELLEN'S SUCCESSOR.

George E. Harris of the BurIIngton May
 Go to Northern Pacific.
 Chicago, Oct. 1.-It was reported here to-day that George B. Harris, president of the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy railroad, may be selected to succeed c. s. Mellen as president of the Northern Pacific railroad, In that event it is said that Darius Miller, now first vice-presi- dent of the Burlington, will be promot- ed to. the presidency of the Burlington system, It was impossible to confirm the report or obtain an authoritative denial from the Burlington officials.
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shipping News.

Queenstown. Oct 1-sailed: Steamer Ms4 jectice Qrom Liverpool, New York.
 Queenstown, Oct. 1.--Sailed: Steamer Bel4 genland, Philadelphia.
 New York, Oct 1--Arrived: Steamer Brit~s ish Princess, Antwerp.
 New York, Oct 1.-Sailed: Steamers Moltss ke Hamburg, etc.; La Lorraine Hayre;E Barbaroosa, Bremen, etc; Numidian, GlaS% gov; Palatia, Hamburg.
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M ahan for Mayor.

New London, Oct. 1.-The democratic city convention tonight nominated Bryan F. Mahan for mayor, Frank l.. Mcclure for city clerk, George Goss for town clerk and Frank E. Gledhill and James L. Woolworth, Jr., for se- lectmen.
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Kent Wins Again.

New York, Oct. 1.-The third game of the tour of the Knt County Cricket team was concluded at Staten Island to-day. The visitors won by 124 runs after declaring their second innings closed with 76 runs for four wickets. -
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Erin Passes Lizard.

Plymouth, Eng, Oct. 1-Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin, which sailed from New York September 21, passed the Lizard to-day bound east
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Engaged.

Announcement is made of the engage ment of Miss Lulu E. J. Basserman to Robert Henry Cameron.
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS.

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B. 6 o. OFFICIALS FIRM.

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