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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
FIRE IN INSANE ASYLUM.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE INSTI-
 TUITION DAMAGED.

Flames Confined to Women's Wing
 Five Hundred Female Patients Con-
 dueted Through smoke-eheked Corr
 riders to snfety-Jane Toppan, the
 Poisoner, Among Them-ExceIIent
 DlsespIins of Hospital Force.
 Taunton, Mass, Jan. 5.-With every room and many of the halls filled with patients and the weather outside frigid, the upper story of the women's wing of the state insane hospital caught fire just before midnight last night, and while the flames were raging fiercely every one of the five hundred female patients was tendenry conducted through the smoke-choked corridors to a place of safety in the mems depart ment.
 The excellent discipline of the hospi- tai force undoubtedly prevented loss of life, while the flreproof construction of the building itself confined the fire to one story. The local fire department was practically helpless owing to frog en hydrants. and scarcely stream of water was used in quelling the flames. The fire broke out in the linen room of the women's department, and within few minutes was burning with great fierceness. The hospital attendants, being we'll organized, were soon going through the corridors calming the fears of the patients and leading them gently down the stairs and through the long halls to the other part of the big build ing. As all these halls and corridors were steam-heated not single patient was exposed to the intense cold outside, and 1t is believed that none of them will sustain any evil effects.
 Among the patients was Miss Jane Toppan, who was convicted about a year ago of several murders by poison- ing.
 The normal capacity of the institution | is about six hundred. but at the pres ent time there are nearly one thousand registered. There were more than five hundred in the womens wing, and many of the floors in the halls and cor riders were covered with patients sleeping on mattresses.
 The fire was under control at one o'clock this morning. the damage being about s50,O0O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
WILL OF GEoRG P SYKES.
siOO.OOO for Roekv,lls--ssvsral Other
 Public Requests.

Rockville, Jan. 1.-The will of the late George Sykes, who died on December 23 last, leaving an estate valued at S2.5OO.- 900, was admitted to probate to-day. In his personal bequests he leaves his residence to his wife, Sarah A. Sykes, for life use At her death the house viii go to his son, George E. Sykes. Personal property including his library, etc, to go to Mrs. Sykes absolutely. The other two-thirds of the estate to be divided equally between his four children: Mrs. Charles Bond, Hart ford; Mrs. Everett A. Lake. Hartford; Mrs. Charles Phelps, Rockville; George D. Sykes. Rockville.
 The public bequests are as follows: S100000 in trust to the city of Rockville for manual training school, the income to be used in the purchase of books and in the maintenance of the school; $10,000 to the Rockville public library, the in- come to be used in the purchase of books; $5.000 to the Union Congrega- tional society, the income to be used in the maintenance of a reading room. To St. Johns Episcopal church. in memory of his mother, Harriet, $1,O0O. Other small bequests are made to relatives and friends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
GERMAN ROYAL 7HEATER
Ordered Closed by Kaiser for Safety
 Repairs.


 Berlin, Jan. 4.-Emperor William to- day ordered that the Royal Opera house be closed until more exits can be built and fireproof stairs be substituted for the present wooden stairs.
 The emperor during the day received the reports of the finance minister, the president of police, the fire chief and the theatrical intendant, who inspected the opera house Saturday. The reports showed that the exits, especially from the stage, scenic and dressing room portions were quite insufficient and the emperor gave directions for the imme- diate carrying out of the suggestions made. It was deemed impracticable to rebuild the stage wing now, but this will probably be done in couple of years
 There was a performance at the opera house this evening, but it will not be open hereafter until the changes are made, which will take many weeks. The status of the singers has not yet been arranged, but the management probably will have to pay a portion, at least, of their salaries.
 A large part of the cost of the new construction will be borne by the privy purse of the emperor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
MORGAN ATTACKS ROOSEVELT
4 BITTER IMPEACHMENT IN THE
 SENATE.
Panama Matter Under DIseu..ton-Ala- bama Senator Claim. Panama Minister Knew of Prssidsns's Astisnde-couid See tssna of This Nation Join Hands win Isthm,an conspirators.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Senate's first session following the holiday re- cess was devoted entirely to Panama. President Roosevelt sent message on the subject, which was received with great interest Discussion continued throughout the day. speeches being made both in defense of and against the policy which has been pursued.
 MT. McComas defended the president and asserted that his action would stand if tried in court. He maintained that even without recognition, the new republic of Panama would have been established and maintained indefinitely.
 MT. Stewart of Nevada severely criti- cised the Bogota government for it's sell fish action in preventing construction of the canal.
 MT. Morgan of Alabama stated his preference for the Nicaragua route and maintained that the present course of the administration was breaking down the established policy of the United eesseeo uiHs neutrality. 6e Salu the president TOW desired the assist ance of three democratic senators to maintain his policy
 Rev. pr. Edward Everett Hale, the newly elected chaplain of the Senate, clad in black crerical robes, occupied the chair of the presiding officer just preceding the session, and on the body being called to order, offered a stirring invocation. His prayer was plea for the wisdom of heaven in the affairs of the government. He referred briefly to the Chicago disaster and asked a bless ing on the stricken city.
 MT, Morgan in his speech said that his colleagues from the south could not
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
EASTERN LEAGUE MEETING.
Circuit of ciubs Reported for Comtag
 Season.

New York, Jan. 4.--The much post poned meeting of the Eastern league of
 professional baseball clubs, originally scheduled to take place a month ago,
 began at the Victoria hotel this after- noon. After brief session an adjourn-
 ment was taken until tomorrow morn- ing in order to allow the circuit com mitte, composed of George T. Srailings of Buffalo; Judge J. J. Nevin of Jersey City, Edward Hanlon of Baltimore and
 President Powers to finish the task that has caused all the trouble.
 The committee meeting lasted two hours at the conclusion of which President Powers announced that the circuit committee would make the fol- lowing report to-1norrow.
 That the Eastern league circuit for
 the coming season would be composed | of Providence, Toronto, Baltimore,
 Rochester, Newark, Jersey City, and either Montreal or Richmond, Va; that the re-organized Rochester club will be one of the strongest financially in the
 league that the Worcester franchise
 will be transferred to parties of finan-
 cial ability, who have made arrange
 ments to go into either Montreal or
 Richmond: that as to the Providence
 club, the committee believes that it isA
 one of the best cities in the circuit, and
 that with well equipped ball club and
 with new owners a strong club will be located in that city,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
CASE OF SENATOR SHOOT.
Alleged POIygamlss submits Ills An-
 s.yer to Charges.

Washington, Jan. z-Former Repre- sentative R. ". Taylor of Ohio. who has been engaged by opponents of Sena- tor Reed Shoot to assist in the fight to prevent the senator from retaining his seat in congress. had an interview to- day with Senator Burrows. chairman of the committee on privileges and elec- tions, concerning the protests which have been filed. Senator Smoot also saw Senator Burrows and gave notice that his answer to the charges is ready to submit to the committee. MT. Tay- Tor was the floor leader in the success full sffort which prevented Brigham H. Roberts taking his seat in the house of representatives, and he will be associat- ed with John G. Carlisle in the present effort to defeat Senator Shoot. Senator Shoot submitted to Chairman Burrows this evening his reply to the charges, which will be presented to the commit tee at meeting to be called this week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
Same Temperatures.

Meriden, Jan 1.-The thermometer at midnight registered 17 below zero, the lowest in several years.
 Springfield, Mass, Jan. 1.-The cold est weather in years was experienced here tonight. At midnight it is 10 de- grces below zero in the business cen ter of the city while in outlying dis tricts temperatures of from 20 to 25 be- low are reported.
 New York. Jan. 1.-The thermometer at Il o'clock tonight touched zero, with indications of going still lower during the night. The average temper ature for the day was five degrees above.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
Fire in New York.

New York, Jan. Hire to-day de- stroyed a four story brick building at Allen and Grand streets, causing loss estimated at $30.OO0. Two hours after the fire started the roof and upper floors fell in, but no one was injured. The building was built in 1S49 and was formerly occupied by Edward Ridley & Sons. It is said to have been the first large department store in the city, and the pioneer of the large number now in existence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
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DEFENSE OF PHILIPPINES.
Islands Cannot be Defended without
 Fertilization of subig Bay.

Washington, Jan. IA report sub mitted by the joint army and navy board of which Admiral Dewey is the senior member, relative to Qualifications of the Philippines, submitted to the house to-day by Secretaries Root and Moody, says.
 The policy of congress may be as- sumed to be to hold the Philippines in American possession, as against any foreign enemy but, although the isl- ands have been in our possession now more than five years, not a gun has been mounted nor an earthwork raised to protect any of our harbors.''
 Continuing, the board cites that "it is it's judgment that the national policy as expressed in congress cannot be maintained in war unless provision is made for defense"
 The board, it is stated, is unanimous ly of the opinion
 That without fortified naval base in the Philippines the Asiatic fleet can- not keep open the lines of communica- tion for supplies from the United States or between the army posts within the Philippines, without which supplies military forces of the United States could not hold the islands.
 That Manila is not, but that Subig Bay is, suited for a naval base and station and of all harbors in the archi- pelago it is the best for the purpose.
 That the fortification of Subig Bay is essential to the security of naval station located there.
 "That fortified naval base on Subig Bay will contribute materially to the defense of Manila Bay"
 The report in conclusion urges that appropriations be made without delay for the Notifications of both Subig Bay and Manila Bay.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
BIG FIRE IN OTTAWA.
possofisce Dsstroysd-Tnerm ga
 Befo=v.

Possofttce Destroysd-Thermometer a3
 Below.
 Ottawa Ont, Jan. 4.-With the ther- mometer twenty three degrees below zero. this city was tonight threatened with another destructive fire. The post office, four story building, in the cen- ter of the business section, was destroy ed involving loss of about s100,0O0. A large quantity of mail was destroyed. The fire, which was of unknown origin, started in the upper floor of the postof- fee and was burting through the roof when the firemen got the first line of hose working. The firemen were suc- cesssul in their efforts to confine the flames to the postoffice building. The records in the customs and revenue of- fees on the second floor were destroyed and considerable property in the base ment. which was used as warehouse for the customs and excise departments, were burned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
Chaplain Prnys That Russe-Japanese
 War May be Avsrted.

Washington, Jan. z.-With the reas- sembling of congress to-day after the recess the chaplain of the House in opening the session of that body prayed that war between Russia and Japan might be averted by a peaceful adjust ment of their differences. A privileged resolution offered by Mir. Hay, dem., of Virginia. recited that certain state ments contained in the Bristow post office report reflected on the member ship of the House and provided for an investigation by committee to be ap- poined by the speaker. A point of or der was made against the resolution by MT. Gardner. rep, of New Jersey, was overruled. A vote on ordering the pre- vious question resulted in a tie, the minority supporting MT. Hay. The vote developed no quorum and the House ad- iourned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
JAPANESE SITUATION
REPLY TO JAPAN's LAST NOTE
 CONCTLTATORY.

Russtn, However, Goes Ahead With
 War Preparations-To Occupy RaiI-
 road station in Chinese Territory =
 Five Russian Torpedo Boats Sail for
 the East-Japnn Placing Orders for
 Coal.
 St. Petersburg, Jan. 4.-An official note published to-day announces that instructions have been sent to Viceroy Alexieff as to the reply to be given to the last Japanese note
 The Associated Press has the author ity of the foreign office for the state ment that the Russian reply, which will be transmitted to Japan in a day or two, will not be merely yes or no, 7 but will be made tip of reasoned propo- sitions. The general basis of this com munication is already complete. but the details are being elaborated.
 The Japanese minister here, M Kuri- no, has authorized the Associated Press to say that he had cordial conference with Foreign Minister Lamsdorf last Friday, and that he was convinced by the latter's sincere conciliatory atti- tude that the Russian government is disposed to seek a peaceful settlement.
 London, Jan. 4-8:n D. m.-A dispatch to Reuters Telegram company from Tokio says that there is increasing evil dence there of the imminence of some important development but that the ,fos, ali official circles.
 Tien Tsin, Jan. 4.-The Russian of- Zee here has informed the railroad of ficials that detachment of one hundred Tun. on the railroad running to shan Hai-Kwan and Tien-Tsin. in two days from date.
 Cardiff, Wales, Jan. 4.--It was report ed on the coal exchange to-day that Japan was placing orders here for S0.- 900 tons of steam coal. It is estimated that 40000 tons of steam coal have al- ready been bought by Japan from Welsh miners.
 Malta, Jan. 4.--F1Ve Russian torpedo boat destroyers sailed from here to-day in an eastward direction. London, Jan. 5.-According to the London Telegraph's correspondent at Tokio. telegrams from Vladivostock re- ceived there report the departure of the Russian cruiser Gromoboj, presumably for Port Arthur and the impending de- parture of four other cruisers, while the population is alarmed at the incessant arrival of Russian troops. Paris Jan. 1.-The Genoa correspon- dent of the Paris edition of the New York Herald says that the two Argen- tine warships built at Genoa and pur- chased by Japan cannot sail before Jan- uary %.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
Wanted Neither Service. or Flowers.

Attleboro. Mass, Jan. 4.--Mrs. Jennie M. Gay, widow who formerly lived in this town, but who of late had made her home in Chicago, was found dead in room at the Park hotel to-day with bullet hole in her head. An unsealed note addressed to the medical examiner stated that the woman had committed suicide. The note asked the medical examiner to see that no service be held over her body and that no flowers be accepted at the funeral. No reason for the act was assigned,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
DECLARE FOR ROOSEVELT.
Action of Nlass Meeting of Republicans
 at Ltncohp, Mob.

Lincoln, Neb, Jan 4-At largely attended mass meeting presided over by Governor Mickey, resolutions were adopted tonight commenting the ad- ministration of President Roosevelt and declaring the sense of the meeting that the republican state convention in struct Nebraska's delegation to the na- tional convention at Chicago to work and vote for his nomination, first, last and all the time" Steps were taken to perfect a state organization in the in terest of MT. Roosevelt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
sendlng out Noslcrs.

City Attorney Webb stated last even ing that he was still sending out mo- tices to property owners who did not clean the snow off their sidewalks He stated that he had not finished with the first batch of names yet, and that he expected there would now be a big ad- dition to the first list owing to the last storm.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
Rspub,,cans Take Hold in Waterbury.

Waterbury, Jan. 4.-For the first time since Waterbury became a city the re- publicans took possession to-day of every electoral office, both in the city and town. Mayor Edward G. Kilduff, who has held the office of either town clerk or mayor for the past twenty years, retired to-day in favor of John Prince Elton, president of the Water- bury Brass company. The government changed hands at noon to-day for 8 term of two years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
corpora, Tanner cssa NeAy Job,

Washington, Jan. Alt was announce ed tonight that Corporal James Tan ner will be appointed register of wills for the District of Columbia to succeed Louis A. Dent, the change to take place April 1. MT. Dent will be appointed to a post in the consular service. Mr. Tanner was formerly commissioner of pensions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
shtpping News.

Lizard, Jan. 4.-Passed. steamer Minne apolis, New York for London
 Malin Head Jan. 4.-Passed, steamer Corinthian, New York for Glasgow.
 Christiania, Bee. 30.-Sailed, steamer Hekla, New York.
 steamer Pretoria (from Hamuurg and Bon- Rotterdam. Jan. 4. D. m.-Arrived: Steamer Amsterdam, New York.
 St. Michaels, Jan. 4.-Sailed: steamer Romanic, from Genoa and Naple0 Boston,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
TOTE IN FAVOR OF WOOD.
senate Committee For Ills confirmation
 7to2

Washington, Jan. 4.-The Senate com mittee on military affairs to-day decid- ed to report favorably the nomination of General Leonard Woood to be ma- jor general. The vote stood to 2. the senators who voted in the affirmative being Proctor, Warren, Foraker, Quar- les, Algerr, Cockrell and Pettus; and those in the negative, Scott and Black burn. Senator Proctor was not present but authorized his vote to be recorded. Senators Hawley and Bate were ab- sent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
ADVICE TO NEW BRITAIN.
Dr.. Lindsiey Urge. General Vaccination
 in Factories aud schools.

New Britain, Jan. 4.-Mayor Bassett received letter to-day from Secretary Lindsley, of the state board of health, in reference to the four cases of vario- Ibid in this city. The communication was marked confidential. but the sec retary consented. at the mayors re- quest, to make it public. He urges general vaccination in the factories and the schools. He says New Britain is not better prepared to fight an attack of this kind than it was a year ago, evidently overlooking the fact that the city has since that time built and equip ped hospital for contagious diseases at an expense of s20,OOO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
MOCCASTN FLOATED.

Once Stranded submarine Boat Re-
 ported tn Good Condition.
 Norfolk, Va, Jan 4.-The submarine boat Moccasin has been f1oated from the beach near Carrituck, N. C.. where she stranded, and will be lowed to Nor- folk. The government tug Hercules, which has been assisting in the work, suffered some mishap and drifted fif- teen miles in heavy sea before assist ance from an unknown steamer came along. She is being lowed and gov ernment vessel has been sent to meet her. The Moccasin is in good condi- ton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
MANY FAMILIES ESCAPED.
Fire Drives Them from Delaware Fiats
 In Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 4.--F'ire broke out this afternoon in the Delaware Flats, at Sixty-fifth street and Cottage Grove avenue, a three-story frame structure occupied by seventy-fve families. The people hurriedly left the building, but the fire department soon controlled the blaze. The damage was small.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
Patterson Men locked out.

Paterson, N. J., Jan. 1.-The associa- ton of master builders here carried out it's threat of locking out the men to- day, and the whole building trade was at standstill. Fifteen hundred men are affected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
m,ddlesown Democrats Nominate.

Middletown, Jan. 4.--At the demo- cratic caucus held here tonight, Sena- tor E. F. Davis was nominated for mayor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-05
Malta, Jan. 4.-Ffve Russian torpedo boat destroyers sailed from here to-day in an eastward direction.

Paris, Jan. 1.-The Genoa correspon- dent of the Paris edition of the New York Herald says that the two Argen- tine warships built at Genoa and pur- chased by Japan cannot sail before Jan- uary %.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-28

telling to his intimate friends. The
point of it is partly on himself, partly
on the devil, but mainly and chiefly on
Frank Zengel, the well known notary
and chief mover in Ninth ward new
politics.
Mr. Friedrichs story bears all the
ear-marks of perfect veracity, aside
from his own we'll established reputa-
ton to that effect, and it will explain
number of happenings which sorely
puzzled those who heard of them some
ten years back. and which raised the
firm belief that Mr.. Friedrichs was a
devout practitioner of black art.
In those days Mr.. Friedrichs used
to live near an old cemetery, through
which he was accustomed to pass dur
ing the day, and sometimes at night, to
get to his home. He told marvellous
stories to his friends about the ability
he had cultivated of raising the dead
from their tombs, in his frequent pas
sage through their final resting place.
and chatting with them Familiarity
about supernatural things.
He told these stories so often and
so violently that finally he began to