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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

Entries are beginning to come in for
the first annual exhibition Of the state
art society of New York. The
first response. received was from
j. Alden Weir, who will send
an important picture valued at
$780, It's title is "Ploughing for
Buckwheat," and is undoubtedly a
landscape with figures such as Mr..
Weir paints with great success. J..
G.. Saxton will also be an exhibitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
River Bulletin Issued.

Washington March 26-The weather bureau tonight published the following special river bulletin:
 The heavy rains of the past two days over the eastern and southern portions of the Mississippi river watershed have caused the unusual seasonable spring rise to set in over that district Owing to the prolonged period of low temperatures dur ing the past winter, the spring rise has been somewhat delayed but rising waters may now be expected and for some time to come
 While considerable damage has been eaused by smaller streams in the north ern tier of states, there are, of course, no immediate prospects of serious floods in the larger rivers except the Illinois, where the flood warnings have been is- sued The Mississippi river is open from Dubuque southward and is rapidly ris- Ing below the mouth of the Illinois. A stage of 25 feet is indicated for St. Louis bv March 90, and at Memphis the danger stage of B feet probably will be reached bv April 1, with some prospects of still higher stages later. The Ohio river at Evansville will reach the danger line stage of 8 feet during the next thirty-six hours. and there is sufficient water now in sight to cause a stage of A feet at Cairo within a few days.
 The Upper Red river is also rising rap idly and flood warnings have been is sued for the Arkansas section of that watershed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
ADVERTISING AGENTS FAIL.
PettineiI & Go. of Boston Places Af-
 fairs In Hands of Receivers.

Boston, March 2s-The newspaper ad- vertiseing agency of Pettingill Co. to- day announced that 1t had placed it's af- fairs in the hands of it's creditors. coun- sel representing Pettingill & Co stated the liabilities may reach s1.000,0oo with as- sets possibly one-quarter of that amount
 The announcement of the financial trou- bles of the company was made in state ment issued by counsel which said the corporation had become badly embarrass- ed through many errors of judgment in the extension of credits and the general conduct of it's business.
 Pettingill & Co. have been ness in Boston since 1s4S and connection among the newspaI country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
MAY BE TROUBLE
 WITH THE TITLE.
UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN PARIS HEARS MANY SUCCESS TONS REGARDING THE TRANS FER OF PANAMA PROPERTY.

Paris. March 26-The United States embassy continues to receive suggestions from many legal quarters in regard to possible complications over the transfer of the Panama canal concessions to the United States, but Ambassador Porter Is satisfied that the alleged complications amount to nothing. It was he who ad- vised securing the opinion of former Pre- n1ler Waldeck Rousseau on the regularity of the transfer.
 This opinion, which Is very lengthy, covers all possible complications, and shows that the right to transfer the con- sessions to the United States Is unques- tionable. Owing to M Waldeck-Rous- seau's political as well as legal standing. his opinion is exercising decisive influence on the government. and in other quarters a like effect is had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Grand Rapids in Darkness.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 26.-This city is in darkness tonight. Grand river is still rising. s00O buildings are flooded, 150O families are imprisoned in their homes on the west side, and 10000 employees are out of work. The estimated loss is $1,500, GOO. Leaving it's banks near the Grand Trunk bridge, near the north end of the city, the Grand river has cut for itself a new and shorter channel down through the west side, and in places the current runs so swiftly that a boat cannot cross. South of the city the river is five miles wide Every bridge and dam on the Grand river between this city and Lansing has been carried out.
 Train service is demoralized. The Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad is practically the only road open to the south, but 1t Is completely cut off from the north by several miles of water upon its track.
 At Ionia, the Grand river has risen three feet since yesterday and there is .appar- ently no relief in sight. The temperature tonight is falling rapidly, ana Ice is form ing in the flooded district, where the water has reached as high as the lower story ceilings of a great number of resi- dences The cold will cause great suffering among the imprisoned people in these houses without means of heating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Many Rivers Are Higher Than They Have Been for
 Fifty Years
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
 IS IN TOTAL DARKNESS
Territory From Canada to Arkansas ls Harassed By Ravages of
 Rains, Winds and SnoWs.

Louisville, Ky, March 26.-Terrible wind storms and torrential rains during the past twenty-four hours have injured l number of people in Louisville and throughout the state, caused losses to property owners of probably $125.oOo, and m many instances delayed railroad traffic and interfered with wire communication. A temperature of summer sultriness has been followed by a drop to below the freezing point, and still colder weather Is forecasted for Sunday.
 In Louisville the greatest damage was done by a gale which reached a velocity of sixty miles an hour. More than two hundred houses were unroofed or had their windows blown out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
IMPORTANT ORDER ISSUED.
Discharge of Soldiers By Favor De-
 clared Illegal.

Washington, March 26.-An order issued by the war department and which is of the greatest importance to the enlisted forces prescribes the rules governing the purchase of discharges from the army.
 Discharge by favor is declared to be illegal, and the only exception to the system of purchasing discharges is the case of a soldier who Is the sole sup port of surviving parent and who may be discharged after one years service. Discharge by war of favor to veterans is prohibited. The purchase price of discharges is $40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
CUT WIPES THROAT.
Husband Was to Have Been Examined
 To Determine Sanity.

Louisville, March 26.-Alexander cretier a bartender, 47 years of age. tonight cut his wife's throat and inflicted several wounds with knife After she had man. aged to escape from the house and give the alarm, the husband barrieaded him self within. When an officer finally ef- fected an entrance. Cretier was found dead as the result of a pistol shot.
 Mrs. Cretier was taken to the hospital and her wounds are pronounced fatal. In- formation was filed several days ago against Cretier, and an examination into his sanity was set for Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Waterworks Are Flooded.

Indianapolis, March 26.-Late this even- Ing the north pumping station of the Indianapolis water company was flooded by the waters of Fall Creek, which broke through the levee, putting out the fires and submerging the machinery. The only remaining source of water supply was the West Washington street station, which was endangered by the rapidly ris- Ing waters of White river. At a late hour tonight the waters are receding, and it is believed the greatest danger has passed.
 Tonight the steel aqueduct which car ries the waters of the canal across Fall Creek just below North Indianapolis, col lapsed precipitating the waters from both sides of the canal into Fall Creek. Brigh- ton Beach was flooded to a depth of twenty feet Some time before Il o'clock Cerealtown had been water-swept by the breaking of the canal at Indianapolis. Tonight the district north of Fall Creek is completely cut off from the city proper. All bridges have been c0 sdemned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Are Watching Venezuela.

Paris, March 27.-Government off, cers are closely watching develop ments in Venezuela. They hold the view that serious complications are ly to follow venezuela's default in
 payment of indemnities, and 1t Is
 general opinion that trouble Is ly to continue so long as President tro remains in power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Steams Out of the HarbOr to
 ReCOnnOitrG
FAILS 10 FIND THE JAPANESE
AIexieff Reports Small Encounter On Land Between Scouting Parties In Which Two Fatal-
 ties Were Reported.

St. Petersburg. March 26.-For the first time since the war commenced, the Rus sian squadron left Port Arthur and the protection of it's guns. A published state ment announces that the object of Vice Admiral Makaroff was to examine sev- eral neighboring islands. There has been considerable doubt as to where the Japa- nese fleet maintained it's base.
 To the Associated Press it was stated that the admiralty had found by close consideration of the reports of the ap- pearance of the Japanese fleet off Port Arthur and elsewhere, that not sufficient time had elapsed for it to reach Japan or even Korea, and therefore 1t was con- eluded that the Japanese must have a base in the vicinity of the Russian fort ress, within neutral Chinese territory, which would be violation of the pledge of the powers It was also suggested that the Elliott islands might be the loca- ton of the Japanese base, and this group Vice Admiral Makaron is believed to have examined.
 The fact that no bombardment was re- ported, indicates that the Russians did not find the enemy's base
 AIexieff Reports Fight.
 A telegram from Vieeroy Alexieff has been received by the czar, dated Mukden, March 26 and gives report from Gen. eral Mishtchenko as follows:
 At Il o'clock in the morning of March g I sent two sotnias to reconnoiter in or der to ascertain the strength of the ene- my's forces. The troops crossed the river Chong Chong. Some versts from here our soldiers sighted the enemy but they hastily retreated to their base Our cos sacks required the support of two half companies and opened fire against the post and patrol at 400 yards One officer, one soldier and a horse of the enemy were killed.
 On learning that the enemy's infantry was advancing again, our patrol fired volleys and retired Scouts found Paak Ching to be occupied by the enemy. There are two companies and about three squads of calvary of the enemy on the right bank of the Paak Ching, about two versts from the river.
 The report of General Symrnoff from Port Arthur says a company of irregu- lars has defeated and almost completely annihilated a band of Chinese bandits near Vittsino. They were about fifty strong. There was no losses on our side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Snow Blockade in Minneapolis.

St. Paul. Minn., March 26.-The snow blockade which has tied up the northern ans-continentas roads for nearly forty eight hours. has been partially broken and ten trains which have been held up in North Dakota. are expected to reach St Paul before midnight tomorrow night A Great Northern wire was re- stored tonight and it was learned that the through trains had been held at divis- ion points, and so far as can be ascertain ed there has been little or no suffering among the passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Makaroff Reports on Trip.

Sc. Petersburg, March 26.-The emperor has received the following telegram from Vice Admiral Makaroff under date of Port Arthur, March 26:
 ''I have the honor to report that I left Port Arthur today with battleships, cruis- CTS and torpedo boats in order to make reconnaissance of some adjacent islands"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
GIGANTIC BANK LOANS.
Reach the Billion Dollar Mark for tho
 First Time in New York.

New York March 26-Bank loans fop the first time in the history of the New T. '- e,r- ri-~ .he'-r- exceeded the billion
 tn the increase oi the outstanding W ed by the associt 9teu Uanns eotas their weekly states ment reached St.00T 70o.
 This expansion was largely due to tha renewal of activity in the stock market. and further borrowings by the railroads. The banks also reported today the heavs jest volume of deposits on record, thu figures reaching $l0is e6S. 500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Most Serious in Fifty Years.

London Ont, March 26.-The most seri- ous flood that has prevailed here in fifty years inundated the residence portion of the ~lty tonight. The Thames river rose .f feet in four hours. Many women
 hildren were rescued in rowboats.
 tn McMartin. a medical student.
 trying to reach a number of ac-
 ances with a canoe, was upset and
 ad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
BROADWAY SEES 4
 SPECTACULAR FIRE
Loss May Yet Reach the $500,-
 900 Mark
WAS DOUBLE NINE" ALARM
Express Companies Suffer Heavily and Many Narrow Escapes Are Re cordcd--BIaze Witnessed
 By 100000 People.

New York, March 26.--"The double nine" the dreaded signal of the New York fire department. summoning nearly the entire fire-fghting force of Manhat- tan, was sounded today for a fire that started just before noon in the basement of No. 61 Broadway. The blaze was the most spectacular that has been seen in New York in years, and was witnessed by a hundred thousand people, who thronged Broadway and the adjacent streets So great was the crush and ex- ctement that the reserves of nineteen police precincts, numbering 300 men, had the utmost difficulty in preserving order. and in clearing a way for the fire engines to reach the scene
 Although hampered by low water pres sure the hremen succeeded in confning the blaze to the building. The buildings on either side escaped with comparatively little damage by fire or water.
 The loss is variously estimated at from SlVO, 900 to S5O0,000, the difference being due to the difficulty of estimating the loss on the property in charge of the Adams Express company and the Morris Euro EidIl anu tAiHtiiNd NVhiPhHSt WhiNh pS- cupled No. 59, and the American Express company, which occupied three floors of No. 61
 Only One Person Injured.
 With the exception of one fireman cut by falling glass, no one was injured, al- though there were numerous sensational escapes A party of six clerks in the third floor finding the stairways choked with smoke, escaped to the street by a rope. Five clerks asleep on the top floor, made their escape by fleeing across the roofs.
 The smoke poured into the offices of the Wells Fargo Express company at No 6. compelling all in the building to flee. Before leaving the clerks in the cashiers office hastily threw about si00, 900 in gold, silver and checks into canvass bags, and carried the treasure in safety across Broadway to the vaults of the Knickerbocker Trust company
 The location of the fire could hardly have been a more perilous one. In the rear of the blazing buildings, separated only by Trinity Place. is densely pack cd mass of ancient warehouses and tene- ments, stretching westward to North river. With this barrier once passed a most disastrous confiagration could not have been averted. The flames were not fully extinguished until o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Boxinu Contest In Chicago.

Chicago, March 26.-At the Chicago Athletic club tonight Kid Goodman of Boston was given the decision over Nose King of New London, Conn; and Twin Sullivan of Bost VI" oiv-- -s similar verdict over of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Kills Wife, Then Himself.

Worth. Ga. March 26-Sher Erwin. an ex-convict. shot and killed his wife hero today With the same weapon he shot and killed himself few minutes later. Since his pardon a short time ago. Erwin has been working at a large sawmiil here. The cause of the tragedy is nou known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Pool Rooms Are Ralded.

New York, March 26.-Simultaneous raids were made on three alleged pool rooms and about $50 prisoners, includ- ing forty women, were captured. En- trance was affected in each instance by battering down heavy steel armored daorc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Hearina Was Private.

Paris, March 26.-The court of cassa- tion today heard testimony by General Mercier, former minister of war and one of the chief witnesses in the Drey- fus investigation. The hearing was private and lasted six hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Harbor Is Mined.

Washington. March 26.-The Russian government has notified the United States government that 1t has mined the mouth of the Liao river. This was supposed to be neutral territory, put the action of Russia puts 1t within the field of hostil- ities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Emperor Nicholas VIII be Re- IieVed When RufOpatkin
 Assumes Command
NEW COMMANDER ID RUN
 DOWN 10 PORT ARTH
Precautions VIII Now Be Take Keep Makaroff's Fleet Intact U til Other Vessels Arrive
 From the Baltic.

St. Petersburg, March 2s.-(s:45 D. ml- T shall feel relieved when General Kuro- patkin assumes commando remarked the emperor yesterday at his winter palace. Tonight the emperor received telegrams not only announcing the generals ar- rival but bringing word that the mobliza- ton of the Manohurian army was com pleted. It is understood that tomorrow General Kuropatkln will review the Muk- den troops. and will afterwards proceed to Liao Yang. Thence, with General Linevitch and Zehilnsd, he will make a flying visit to Port Arthur and inspect the fortress.
 It Is rumored here that the Russian forces may not withdraw the strong line of defense prepared at Feng-Huang- Cheng. if General Kuropatxin decides he. can get together a sufficient number of men to make a stand at the Yalu river advisable.
 News Coming By Mall.
 Important news is drifting to the Rus sian capital by mall. A letter from Port Dalny draws a striking picture of its defenceless condition when the Japanese attacked Port Arthur. The correspond- ent says that the smallest Japdhese force could easily have captured the place and destropei sN,ormous stores of coal. half d million pounds of tea and six Russian merchantmen lying in the harbor. As the Japanese failed to do so, the Russii at once mined the approaches the ha with which the work was performed ing the cause of tho disaster to the ' isiy, many of the mines being badly
 The preservation of Admiral Makar fleet intact Is regarded as being of importance. as 1t Is now certain that admiralty's plans contemplate ser powerful endorsements from the I during the summer Six sbattleshps be ready to sail in Jily. joinin squadron of Admiral Wironius il le Mediterranean, and with the ts ,edo boats, reaching Port Arthur in S' ptem- Der.
 Would Give Russia an Advantage.
 The arrival of such a fleet would give the Russians an overwhelming preponder- ance in numbers. The Russian plans all look forward to this time, when, by the cooperation of the fleet, the Japanese communications can be cut off Then Gen eral Kuropatkin will, according to the Russian calculations be in a position 10 take the offensive on land and settle the fate of the campaign and war.
 startling statement comes from vladivostock to the effect that Captain Reitzenstein's squadron returned to port towing n second-class Japanese cruiser. The inhabitants and the garrison. 1t Ia added, gave an enthusiastic reception to the victore.
 This capture. however. is not confirmed in official circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
For Descending the EIaa.

Ouray, Col, March 26.-Charles Mer- cer, president of the Western Fedora tion of Miners, was arrested today on a charge of desecrating the American flag, and started overland for Tel luride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Now of Chefoo.

St. Petersburg, March 26.-According to information received at the admiralty a Japanese squadron Is now off Chefoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
BURTON CASE HAS
 GONE ID THE JURY
Senator Charged With Illegally
 Receiving Money
CASE ONE OF IMPORTANCE
Judge Adams, in Charge to Jury, Elm phasizes the Fact That United States Senator Is
 Involved.

St. Louis, March 26-The case of Unit ed States Senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kansas, who has been on trial in the United States district court her since Tuesday on a charge of having illegally accepted fees from the Rialto Grain and Securities company of St. Louis was given to the jury tonight There will be no verdict tonight
 The day was occupied with arguments on both sides. Following the close of United States Attorney Dyers arguments the court delivered it's charge to the jury.
 Judge Adams referred to the importance of the case owing to the fact that tho defendant Is a United States Senator, and that it involves law tending to secure the public welfare The section of the sta tutes under which the indictment against Senator Burton was returned, was read by the court.
 Judge Adams commented upon the sec tion pointing out the influence of sen ator of the United States which Is neces- sarily exerted by his presence in an execu- tive department of the government, and explained in detail the functions of the postoffice department.
 In reference to the counts of the indict- ment, Judge Adams said that the first five counts relate practically to the same charge.
 Judge Explains Counts.
 If you should find that the evidence in this case" said Judge Adams, sub stantiates the governments contention, then you will return verdict of guilty otherwise, you will acquit the defendant The second count is practically the same, except that it is alleged that the gov ernment was indirectly interested in the matter. As the third count makes iden- tically the sarle allegations, you need not consider that one"
 The fourth and fifth counts had been quashed.
 Judge Adams then explained the sixth count in detail. in which 1t is alleged that Senator Burton accepted check for $500 from the Rialto Grain and Securities com pany for his influence in matter in which the government was either direct ly or indirectly interested
 He called attention to the point raised by the defense during the trial in which it was asserted that as the check was paid in Washington, D. C., that Senator Burton received the money at that place. and consequently the St Louis court did not have jurisdiction Judge Adams said that that point was matter for the con- sideration of the jury, and that they should return a verdict in accordance with their understanding of the question.
 Counsel for the defense announced ob- jection to the instructions. Judge Adams said that he would allow any exceptions, and asked that they be submitted in writ ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
Three Killed in Storm.

Rock. Ark, March 26.-A special
 Gazette from Paragould. Ark. estructive storm visited this county , causing the death of three persons lnjuring many others and laying