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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
KOREAN SOLDIERS BENT
ON PROVOKING A FIGHT
WITH FOREIGN TROOPS
Russia Complains, but Is In
formed She Must Not Inter-
fere in Any Way.
AN UPRISING IS FEARED
Reply of Russia Said to Be IN
satisfactory-Views of Vice
roy Alexieff.

SEOUL, JAN 19.-Russia complains that
Korean soldiers are causing trouble. Korea
answers that Russia must not interfere. The
tension in Seoul is increasing, and the ma
tive press. which probably is inspired. Is
more bitter against foreigners than former
ly. The Emperors trusted advisers have
daily council. The Russian and English le-
cations have increased their guards by six
teen. The japanese are buying and storing
much rice IN northern Korea. The ginseng
trade is dead The Korean general Yihak
Kun, whose sympathies are pro-Russian,
has made a yelled threat against foreigners
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The only adj
vices received at the State Department
from the far East came from Minister
Allen nj Seoul. He reports that Korea Is in
a panicky condition. and there is apprehen-
sion OF riOtOus outbreak at any moment:
The intimation is conveyed that Interested
foreign emissaries at the bottom or
these disturbances, the result of which may
be TO afford an excuse for Intervention and
the placing of large forces in Korea. thus
precipitating q hostile collision between
Russia and Japan. 1t Is understood that
the matter of reinforcing the United States
legation guard al Seoul Will be left to the
mutual arrangement of Mr.. Allen and Rear
Admiral Evans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
DISTRICT DELEGATES
MEET And ORGANIZE
Dozen Gatherings in Hotels and
Halls of City-Many Axes
to Grind.

Districts which have axes TO grind In the
present convention drew aside in meetings
yesterday afternoon and evening and trans
acted their district business. All the halls
leased by the Central Labor Union for the
miners were occupied and many Of the
rooms of the Occidental Hotel were filled
by the different delegations preparing for
their hands in the convention and framing
resolutions to be submitted TO the resolu-
ton committee before o'clock to-day.
The delegation, sixty strong. from West
Virginia, held two meetings yesterday, one
in the afternoon and another last night.
The district expects to have a bulk of reso-
buttons before the convention. one of which
will be a plan looking TO the redistricting
of West Virginia. 1t is believed by the dele
Gates from West Virginia that If the State
e. divided into two districts more efficient
work can be done. AS it now stands union
MINER in one part of the State are greatly
opposed by the operators, while those in
the other part are on good relation with the
mine bosses. Thomas Haggerty, who has
been given charge of the work in West
Virginia, said that he believed by dividing
the district more could be done in reaching
the unOrganized miners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
NEARLY ALL The EAST
HELD IN AN ICY GRIP
Temperatures Range from Zero to
40 Below-Delaware River
Practically Closed.
RAIL TRAFFIC DELAYED

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Intensely cold
weather last night and to-day caused suf-
fering all over the city among the homeless
and poor and the police We're kept busy car
ing for unfortunates, several Of whom
were found unconscious. one in a dying
condition. The temperature passed zero
during the night and to-day l below zero
was registered Dispatches from all over
the State report extremely cold weather,
the temperature falling as low as 40 de-
grees below zero in the central part of the
State.
FONDA, n. Y, Jan. 19.-AIl records for
cold weather have been broken in the Mo-
hawk valley, the official thermometer regis
tering IS degrees below zero here to-day.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19.-Reports from
the eastern part Of the State show that
the mercury touched % degrees below zero
IN several places last night, while from 6
to IL degrees below were the figures given
in nearly all the towns In the coal mining
districts. In this city zero was the mini
mum. The Delaware river Is almost closed
to navigation.
BOSTON, Jan. 19-Railway travel was
again badly interfered with to-day owing
to the recurrence of extreme cold weather.
The long distance trains suffered the most
delay. In northern New England during
the night the mercury stood at 20 below.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 19-Extreme
cold weather again prevails in Connecticut
to-day, the temperature here equalng the
lowest official record of the season, de-
grees below zero. Much lower thermometer
readings were reported from outside points,
especially from places in the LitChfield
hills. where the thermometer readings were
from "a to 81 below.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The coolest
Weather experienced here since 1899 was
recorded at the Weather Bureau to-day,
the thermometer registering 2S degrees
above zero at S o'clock this morning. The
cold wave, the Weather Bureau officials
there is another following it along the
lakes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
RUSSIA'S REPLY NAY
NOT BE SATISFACTORY

LONDON. Jan. IA dispatch to Reuters
Telegram Company from Toxic says the
Russian reply is expected shortly, and that
1T is believed il Will make some conces-
siOns, but 1t is doubted whether these will
be sufficiently far-reaching.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 19.-It is con-
hrmed from Japanese source that Russia,
in notifying Japan of her recognition of
treaty rights in Manchuria, expressly ex-
cepts the privileges of foreign settlements,
and il is further said that the United States
had been Informed that Japan was disposed
to contest this point, which IL considered
vital in the exercise of trade privileges.
All the newspapers to-day publish edi-
torials on the mediation suggestion and de-
clare such a step is unnecessary. The press
generally admits with some irritation that
q great victory has been won by American
diplomacy in Manchuria.
LONDON, Jan. 20.-The Picking CORE
spondent of the Times declares in a dis
patch that JaPan's latest note is stronger
In tone than the preceding one and that
she will neither yield her moderate stand
point nor accept the mediation of a third
power. Not only to the Japanese, but to
the American and British ministers, the
correspondent continues, has China given
satisfactory assurances of her intention to
maintain strict neutrality In accordance
with Lord LansdOwnes advice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Baby
Weighed Only Five
Pounds.
Restless, Cried Day
and Night.
DIR. Miles Nervine Did
Wonders, Cured Her.

A little over two years ago had little,
nervous baby who weighed only five pounds
at birth. AT FIRST she was restless and cToss
and after she was four weeks old she cried
day and night and would not sleep without
narcotics. She was so nervous that We did
not dare 10 move when she did sleep a short
time, IS she would wake screaming as
though she was going 10 have a 1T We
called doctor; he called IL infantile collie;
said be could relieve her, could not cure her.
After a short time the eject Of his medicine
wore of and i was in despair. tried all
known home remedies and innumersblc
patent medicines. At last | gave her
Dr. Miles Restorative Hervine and she
was easy and slept without narcotics Since
that time | have used = dozen bottles
and would not be without H. am now Civ
ing it to another baby and it has the same
effect, immediate relief alvays.s-Mrs VIM
cent Zidek, Verona N. ID.
Three years ago was taken with nervous
prostration, which brought on heart trouble,
and my heart would palpftate ct every littls
noise. l had smothering spells so that "a
times / would nearly sink away. ! got one
bottle each of DR.. Miles Nervfne and Heart
Cure and / could feel good results from the
first few doses They have since effected
permanent cure. / recommend DIR. Miles
Remedies 10 all who suffer as l did."-MrA
g. C. James, Fairmont, Nebraska
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Ind.
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FIFTEEN RESOLUTIONS
FOR CONTENTION TO-DAY
Committees Organize-Scale Com
mittee Transacts No Impor-
tant Business.

Fifteen resolutions. the contents of which
are kept secret. will be submitted TO the
convention at it's sessions to-day by the
resolutions committee. The committee met
last night at 100 o'clock in the Occidental
Hotel and organized. electing w. X. Fair
ley OF district No -. as chairman, and w.
ID. Ryan, of district No u. as secretary.
The committee received a great mass of
resolutions, but selected fifteen that will
come to the attention of the convention to-
day.
a meeting of the scale committee was
called at o'clock last nlght in the parlOrs
of the Occidental. No business was trans
acted aside from the work of organizing
the committee. Thomas Reynolds, of dis
trict No. -. was elected chairman, and w.
ii. Haskins secretary of tho committee
The committee adjourned subject to an
other meeting upon the call OF the chair
man.
During the course OF the evening the
other committees appointed by President
Mitchell met for the purpose of organizing
and talking over the work before them. No
action was taken further than the outlining
OF the courses by which the committees
will submit their reports to the convention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
WHITAKER WRIGHT TELLS
ABOUT HIS F|NANCIER|NG
Indicted Promoter on the Witness
Stand at London in Own
Behalf.

LONDON, Jan. 19.-There was consider
able crush in court and buzz of anticipa
ton when Whitaker Wright. the company
promoter, on trial on the charge of fraud,
entered the witness box to-day. The for
mer financier was composed and answered
questions firmly. He first related the story
of his life in America, and then told of
the foundation of the London and Globe
Corporation. which, he declared, was pros
porous until the end of 1899, after the South
African war had started. when matters be-
came disastrous. The witness added that
he assisted the company out Of his private
pocket. lending it between 100000 and
$2,500000. Previous to this he had prepared
a settlement of 81, 500, 600 on his family, Civ
ing $4,000 to each of his children, but one
day in 1899 the company's accountant in
formed him that he must have 81, 100000 or
the company would be obliged to suspend
The witness said he supplied the money
and consequently the settlement on his
family was never carried out
Wright admitted that he owned $500
shares of the London and Globe Corpora
ton at the time of the crash and said he
tried 10 induce the late Lord Dufferin to re-
sign his dictatorship because the newspa-
pers attacked him over Lord Dufferin's
shoulders. The witness had intimated to
man of a speculative company was not dig
nihed, but Lord Dufferin replied that he
was well satisfied and that he wished TO
retain the position.
Wright was cross-examined concerning
his departure for the United States. He
said at the time ne felt justified in leaving
in view of what had been said in Parlia-
ment He admitted that while managing
director of the company he would sell TO
himself as managing director of another
Questioned on the subject of various items
I'm the balance sheet of 1899, he, asserted that
the sheet straight a die He
would never admit anything wrong there
with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
DEATH CLAIMS NOTED
PRESBYTERIAN DIVINE
The Rev. Francis ]. Mutually, an
Irish Preacher Famous
Throughout the South.
SPLENDID WAR RECORD

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Rev. Francis
j. Mutually, d. D., a Presbyterian divine
widely known in the South and West, Is
dead at his home in this city, in his seventy
fourth year. In ireland, when a lad OF
fifteen, he was secretary to Smith O'Brien
leader OF the Young Ireland movement he
came to America in 1859, and settled In
Georgia, where he entered the ministry
and eventually became pastor or the First
Presbyterian Church of Columbia, S. G.
He served through the war as chaplain
Of Orr's Rifles in McCowans Brigade, and
was repeatedly promoted for gallantry In
action. At the end he had the rank of
colonel and a reputation as chaplain
who fought as hard he prayed. After
the war DR.. Mutually filled pulpits in Boil
var, Tenn; Covington, KY; Sparta, Ga: !;
Lexington, Va, and for a time was presi-
dent of Adger College in South Carolina.
DIR. Mullaly's letters on Presbyterian
doctrine attracted wide attention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
RUSSIA RETREATTNG
IN THE NEGOTIATIONS

LONDON, Jan. 20.-The German newspa-
pers this morning appear to be paving the
way to explain the Russian retreat in the
negotiations with Japan, and in all the
capitals of Europe opinion now inclines to
a peaceful issue in the far East. In a dis
patch from Toxic the correspondent there of
the Daily Mail says he has learned that Mr..
Kurino. Japanese minister at st. Peters
burg. has sent in a confidential report in
which he says that recent secret meeting
of the Russian grand dukes and the min
listers War Minister Kuropatxin and some
of his colleagues declared in favor of peace
The Port Arthur correspondent of the
Daily Mail declares in a dispatch that
eleven Russian battalOnS of infantry, to-
gether with cavalry and artillery have been
dispatched to the Yalu river. He mentions
also unconfirmed report that the Jap
anese had landed troops in southern Korea.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
JURY SECURED IN THE
CUDW|TH ABEL TRIAL
Opening Statements for the State
and the Defense Made by Co.
lumbus Lawyers.
polls Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN. Ind, Jan. 19.-The work Of
securing a jury in the Abel murder case
was completed this forenoon, the men ac-
cepted being John Mcintyre, Henry Carney,
Jackson Powell. Crit Davis, John Bridge
man, Clifford Webb. E. w. McColgin, Sam
uel Christian, W. r. Luper, ]. NJ. Green,
Henry Bogart and Harrison Adams Most
of them are farmers.
The opening statement for the State was
made by James Cox, of Columbus, and c. j.
Kollmeyer, of the same place, spoke for the
defense. The State will try to prove that
Abel went heavily armed. prepared and
looking for trouble, and that he had no
cause for shooting Davis. The defense will
endeavor to prove that Abel had treated
his nephew well and been mistreated in re-
turn, and that before the fatal shots the
nephew made an attack on the defendant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20

WASHINGTON, Jan. I.-Weather Iore7(
cast for Wednesday and Thursday:
Indiana-Fair on Wednesday. Thursday,
rain or snow and colder; fresh northwest
winds.
Illnois-Fair Wednesday; colder in
north portion. Thursday rain or snow; cold
er in south portion; fresh northwest winds
Ohio-Fair in SOUTH. snow or rain in north
portion on Wednesday. Thursday rain or
snow and cold: fresh south winds.
Kentucky and West Virginia-Fair on
Wednesday. Thursday fair and colder
Wis consin-Snow ana colder on Wednes-
day Thursday fair; fresh northwest 20
north winds.
Lower Michigan-Snow and colder on
Wednesday. Thursday fair, except snow in
southeast portion; fresh west 10 northwest
winds
Missouri and Kansas-Rain and colder on
Wednesday. Thursday fair.
Tennessee-Fair on Wednesday. Thurs
Gay rain and colder.
Iowa-Fair on Wednesday, except snow
in southeast portion; colder. Thursday fair.
North Dakota-Fair and not so cold on
Wednesday. Thursday fair and warmer
South Dakota-Fair on Wednesday,.
Thursday fair and warmer.
Nebraska-Fair on Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Minnesota-Fair on wednesday; colder in
east portion. Thursday fair; fresh west
winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
ARMY OF 1000 READY
TO LEAVE PORT ARTHUR

PORT ARTHUR, Jan. 19.-Four thousand
troops are to leave here tomorrow, bound
northward. Otherwise city life is normal,
and there has been exodus of families
Applications by correspondents desiring TO
accompany the forces have all been met
with reply that hostilities are not expect
ed and therefore. ii would be premature to
issue permits.
The authorities here state definitely that
Russia has no intention or desire to inter-
fere in Korea, even should Japan continue
TO land small bodies of troops there in con-
travention OF the existing treaties as the
Russians assert the japanese are doing
under the preteXt that they are only rail-
way guards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
HEALER IS ARRESTED
Woman Is Charged with Respon-
sibility for Another Wom-
ans Death.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 19.-Mrs j. c. Appel
Christian Science healer. was to-day ar
rested on the charge OF criminal careless
ness and held accountable for the death of
Mrs. William II. Davis, who died yester-
day. According 10 the verdict of Deputy
Coroner BOogher. Mrs. Davis died from
pneumonia Mrs. W. G. Punt the mother
OF Mrs Davis. was arrested with Mrs Ap-
pei and held as an accessory. According to
the testimony OF Mrs. Appel the inquest
she had been giving Mrs. Davis absent
treatment" and attributed her death TO the
hostility OF the husband who opposed
Christian Science
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HARMONY SUPREME
IN ORANGE COUNTY
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

PAOLI, Ind, Jan. 19.-In previous years
the Republicans of this county have not
shown a harmonious spirit in the selection
of their county chairman and in the man.
agement Of a campaign. The recent meeting
of the precinct committeeman when
called together to elect county
chairman showed more unanimity of
spirit than has been manifested in
years Hitherto the warning factions
contributed much TO the support of the
Democratic cause by the discOrd manifest
ed. The party at this time shows evidence
of a united effort, and with present condi-
lions prevailing during the campaign just
opened the success Of the party in this
county is assured beyond question. No can
didates have yet been officially announced
for the various county Offices, but many
have signified their intention of doing so at
an early date.
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Praise for w. r.. Hearst.

TRENTON. n. J., Jan. 19.-The Brick
layers and Masons' international Union, at
It's convention to-day, adopted a resolution
praising William r. Hearst. member Of Con-
gress and owner Of several newspapers, for
his championship of organized labor. The
resolution was opposed by some or the dele
gates, who feared that il would assume the
appearance of the introduction of politics
into the organization. but the resolution was
nevertheless adODted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
General Jiminez i'm straits.

CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayti. Jan. Been
eral Jiminez, leader of the Dominican revo-
luton. is very much crippled by the losses
which his forces have sustained through
the recapture OF Puerta Plata by Presi-
dent Morales The troops of the President
are now marching on Santiago de los Ca
balleros where. 1t is believed, the decisive
battle will take place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Death of Two Pioneers.

Special 20 the indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN. Ind, Jan. l9.-Joseph g.
Nay and Mrs PerlIna Branigan. two OF the
pioneers or the county are dead their
deaths occurring but few hours apart. Mr.
Nay lived In Nineveh township and FOR sew
eral years had been totally blind. Mrs
Branigan was eighty-two years old and died
az The home OF Dr. MeIlan. ~ Trafnlgar.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-John N. Drummond,
former vice president of the Wabash Rail-
road, died of paralysis at a hotel here to-
day. Mr.. Drummond was born in Bristol,
Me- In March, 1926 Mr. Drummond was
Railroad during its construction, remaining
in that capacity after its completion until
elected TO the first vice presidency of the
company. In 1880 Mr.. Drummond resigned,
and has since then devoted his time to his
private business affairs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Advises Against Chinese Labor.

MELBOURNE. Jan 19-The federal
premier, Alfred Deakin. after a consulta-
ton with the premier Of New leland. r.. ]
Seldom. has cabled 10 the authorities "A
Pretoria 10 the effect that Australia. after
an experience OF years. Is convinced that
the prohibition Of Chinese labor is frnpera-
i've In British communities expecting To
nJoy responsible government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
One Passenger Badly Hurt,
al to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 the IndlanapOIis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind, Jan. ia
collision occurred last midnight between a
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern passenger
train and the suburban Pittsburg, Cincin-
natl, Chicago & st. Louis train which con-
meets this city with New Albany and Louis
vile. Two coaches of the suburban train
were badly damaged and one passenger.
Edward kleespies. was badly injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Seeking for Brutal Burglars.

CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-The police are search
ing for two burglars whom Frank oliver
nineteen years old, charges with having
bound and gagged him in his own house
and applied a red-hot iron TO his feet TO
force him to dvulge the hiding place of
his mothers money One of the robbers
IL is alleged, beat the boy over the head
with a lead pipe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Swore Over the Telephone.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. Jan. l9.-Lon
Lewis was arrested to-day on a charge OF
provoke for cursing Ned Hardin over the
telephone. The men have not been on good
terms for some time, and Hardin alleges
that Lewis called him up and then pro-
ceeded TO berate him, using indecent and
harsh language. The trouble will be aired
in Police Court tomorrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Russian Troops withdraw.

PEKING. Jan. l9.-The detachment of
Russian troops at ChingWang-Tao and
Shan Hai-Kwan have been withdrawn to
Manchuria. The only Russian troops re-
naming in these provinces is a small de-
tachment at Tlen-Tsin and the legation
guard at Peking
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Charged with Election Frauds.

DENVER, Col, Jan. 19.-Michael Gala
han and Jacob Schwartz were arrested to-
day on charges of fraud in connection with
the election last November. The complaints
were sworn 10 by Rev. III. w. Vinkham. a
prominent clergyman of the city, who
while acting watcher at the election
was arrested for refusing to move on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Failure i'm Pig Iron Trade.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 19-Seymour r.
Church. who formerly controlled the pig
iron business in this city, to-day filed petit
ton In insolvency. He places Liabilities at
tioo,uuO ana assets at S442.01o. Mr.. Church is
III. but his attorney says that the estate is
In good shape and the creditors are well
secured. ore buying and slumping OF the
market are given as the cause of the
failure
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Stole and Sold Valuable Munitions.

LEAVENWORTH. Kan. Jan. 19.-Quar-
termaster Sergeant Fred Felix and Private
Harry Bill. of the Twenty Artillery.
were arrested tonight on the charge Of
stealing and selling government property
They are said to have stolen shells from
mountain guns that were valued at a dollar
each and to have sold them TO a Junk
dealer for cents each.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Extra Mess Beef for Russians

OMAHA, Neb.. Jan. 19.-Fifty-one cars
Of extra mess beef for the Russian army
will roll into San Francisco Jan. q and
will be loaded on a transport which will
leave for the Orient Feb g. The meat was
packed in specially built casks. The first
trainload, consisting of twenty-five cars,
left South Omaha Monday. The balance
followed to-day