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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-16
ALDERMAN BRENNAN
SERVING SENTENCE

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Alderman John Bren-
nan, of the Eighteenth ward, tonight was
taken to the House of Correction to serve
a sentence of one year for violation of the
election laws. The specific charge against
Brennan was that in the last judicial cleo
tion in the spring of 1903 he purchased votes
in the Eighteenth ward in the interests of
Judge Elbridge Hanecy. At the time of
Brennan's conviction Herbert y. Kent and
Charles A. McCarle were also convicted of
the same offense, but received shorter SEN
tenceS.
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NO LIGHT SO FAR SHED ON
MABEL BECHTEL'S MURDER
Many Witnesses Examined at
Trial, but the Evidence Does
Not Clear Mystery.
TO FREE BROTHERS NAME

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Jan. 15-The trial of
Mrs. Catherine Bechtel, charged with being
an accessory after the fact TO the murder
of her daughter Mabel, was continued to-
Gay, and a number of witnesses were ex-
amined. No evidence was elected to throw
light on the girls death. Mr.. Schadt, at
remove from the name of Thomas Bechtel.
who committed suicide. the stigma of being
the murderer of his sister
Among the witnesses who testified to-day
were Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mrs Lizzie
Wieam, Walter Wetzel, Coroner Scheirer,
Eugene Hartzell and Miss Hilda Dreisbach
Eugene Hartzell who is a next-door
neighbor of the Bechtels, testified that
while he was in a closet on his premises at
a. m. Monday he saw a light in BechteFs
kitchen, the rear door being open Witness
heard the voices of a man and a woman.
He also heard water flowing into the cess
pool from the Bechtel home. Two hours
later Bechtel's door was closed and no
water was flowing.
Miss Hilda Dreisbach said that she called
for Mabel Bechtel on Monday at sos a. m.
TO accompany her to work. Myrtha said
Mabel would not work that day. In the
evening witness brought Mabel's working
apron from thes silk mill and handed ii TO
Charles Bechtel.
Coroner Scheirer testified that he thought
the wounds of the dead girl had been
washed.
The defense is trying TO show that Tom
Bechtel committed suicide in prison because
he was refused permission TO attend his
sisters funeral.
Mrs Miller testified to seeing the blood
spots on the sidewalk in front of the Bech-
tel home the morning of the supposed muir
der. She also said that the dead girl used
to swear at her mother in dreadful way.
The testimony of the other witnesses
threw no light on the tragedy.
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JAPAN'S REPLY IS NOW
UNDER CONSIDERATION

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 15.-The Japa-
Eese minister. NJ. Kurino. to-day delivered
the Japanese reply to the Foreign Office
here. and Il was Immediately taken under
consideration. The Russian office says the
present stage OF the negotiations is an ad-
vance on previous stages in certain re-
spects. The two governments had ap-
preached an understanding on some points.
but not on others HOpefulness reigned to-
day Ia many quarters where pessimism had
hitherto prevailed Conservative opinion
CONTINUED on PAGE 2. COL. ID
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DEFECT IN CODE MAY
SET PRISONERS FREE
Nearly One Hundred Convicts to
Be Released from Toledo Work
house if Flaw Holds.

TOLEDO. o.. Jan. 15.-It was discovered
to-day that the Legislature, in adopting
the new municipal code a year ago, re-
pealed Section 1888 of the Revised Statutes
of Ohio, which gave police courts juris-
diction The board of public service was
advised and at once arranged to release
ninety-three prisoners from the city work.
house. 1t was decided that a decision
should first be asked from the Common
Pleas Court and a test case was at once
argued before Judge Tyler. who said he
would announce his decision tomorrow
morning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-16
HELD UP HIS RIVAL AND
TOOK MARRIAGE LICENSE
Now the Would-Be Wedding
Guests Are Engaged in Man
Hunt in the Hills.
CEREMONY POSTPONED

BLUEFIELD, w. Va, Jan. 15.-Guests at
a wedding which was announced to take
place at Willemeen to-day are securing the
hills looking for Frank Montyo, who at the
muzzle of a revolver held up Joseph Miller
and forced him to surrender a license to
marry Eleanor Nance, to whose affections
he was a rival
The wedding party awaiting the ar
rival of the groom, and when he returned
minus the license the guests. headed by Miss
NanceS father, started after Montyo.
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YIELDS TO ARGUMENT
OF FIVE REVOLVERS

CHICAGO. Jan. 15.-With the revolvers of
five policemen pointed at his head, William
Hoolihan, alias Bid" said TO be one of the
most expert safe robbers in America, has
been compelled to submit to arrest in a
Chicago saloon. The prisoner, who is said
to have been a fugitive for seven years. Is
wanted for having broken out of jail in
Virginia, where he was sent on charge of
safe-blowing. The strong-box in the post
office of Roanoke. Va, was robbed by HoOli-
han and two others. who secured nearly
$1,000 in postage stamps and about $3.50 in
currency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-16
IMPRISONMENT IND FINE.
Sentences Passed on Postoffice
Robbers Arrested in Indiana.

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Jan. 15.-Jack Runner
and John Whalley We're each sentenced TO
three years in Chester penitentiary and
Walter McCaslin TO eighteen months by
Judge Humphrey in the United States Dis
trict Court and each TO pay fine OF $500
for robbing the postOffice at Noble, Rich
land county, Illinois, on the night of Dec.
3, They were arrested at Griffin, Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-16
OHIO COAL OPERATORS
CUT PRICES 1T MINES
Say Step Was Necessary as a Re-
suit of Overproduction-No
Price War Being Waged.

COLUMBUS. o.. Jan. 15.-As result of
overproduction Ohio coal operators have
reduced the price of coal at the mines from
10 TO 25 cents per ton within the last week.
The prevailing prices for lump coal at the
mines is $50 per ION. Some OF the
large operators who have been selling only
TO the steam trade say they are now in a
position 10 compete for domestic trade. but
deny that any war I'm prices is being waged
against the smaller operators.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-16
BATTLE IN URUGUAY.
Insurgents Are Reported to Have
Lost Heavily.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay. Jan. 15.-It is
reported that serious battle has taken
place between government troops and insur-
gents, the latter losing heavily.
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RUSSIA to Employ Fabian Tactics.

LONDON, Jan. 16.-The Daily Nails Seoul
correspondent cables an interview with NJ.
PavlOff. Russian minister 10 Korea, who
said: Russia will refuse to agree to the
opening of Wiju and will protect Korean
sovereignty at all costs Russia would re-
gard the landing of Japanese troops In
Korea as an unfriendy act and would de-
fend the independence of Korea against pa
gan invaders. The Russian fleet will not
fight. Fabian tactics will be employed and
Japan will defeat herself within a short
period of being on war footing.
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RUSSIA IS hASSING MEN
At STRATEGIC POINTS
TO SEIZE CHINESE ROAD
Troops Are Being Concentrated in
Towns Between Lao River and
the Great Wall.
GAR HAS JAPAN'S REPLY
Its Delivery at ST. Petersburg Has
Raised Fresh Hopes of
Averting a Clash.
BRITAIN TO REMAIN FIRM
Will Not Consent to Opening the
Dardanelles for Russia's Black
Sea War Fleet.
BRITAIN TO REMAIN FIRM

PEKING, Jan. 15.-It is reported from
consular sources at New-Chwang that Rus
sian troops are concentrating at the towns
OF Eao-Yang and Hai-Cheng and other
places. where they Will be in position TO
reOccupy the territory between the Lao river
and the great wall and seize the New
Chwang- ng-Shan-Hai-Kwan section of the Chi
nese railroad.
WASHINGTON. Jan. Estate Depart
ment advices to-day from Japan indicate
an extraordinary activity in the prepara-
tion for war. These add to the pessimistic
feeling already existing here respecting the
probability OF amicabIe adjustment of the
Russo-Japanese trouble. Meanwhile the
Japanese government is reported to be
striving desperately to find some possible
means of settlement but the State Depart
ment learns that while protesting de-
sire for peace the Russian position, at least
IN principle. remains unchanged and there
IS no sign Of disposition 10 yield to the
japanese proposal Still the official opinion
here is that if left TO diplomacy the present
situation may continue for several days or
even weeks.
The two chances Of an earlier breach are
said 10 be found in the possibility of the
immediate occupation Of Korean points by
japanese forces and the presence In the
Red sea simultaneously OF Russian and
Japanese warships Respecting the poss-
bilities OF a naval clash in that section 1t
Is pointed out that only in case Of formal
existence of war could be applied TO the
Suez canal. the rules of neutrality which
require a period of tWenty-four hours to
elapse between the departure from the
termini Of the canal OF warships Of bellg-
erent powers. 50 in advance OF a declara-
tiOn of there is nothing TO prevent
naval battle within sight of the canal en-
trance in the Red sea. The reported pas
sage through the Dardaneles of Russian
troop transports is not regarded here as
violation of the prohibition upon the pas
sage Of war vessels through that strait
heretofore maintained by the Turkish gov
ernment, these vessels not being looked
upon as warships in the ordinary sense.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28
POLITICS and GOVERNMENT

points Of the programme would be the
selection Of one commissioner to rep
resent all Australia in London instead
of one from each state, old age pen
sions, state control of tobacco trade
and new banking law compelling
banks to hold 40 per cent in govern
ment notes.
Austria's Military Budget.
The people of Austria Hungary have
been startled by the enormous army
and navy expenditure proposed by the
government, amounting to $51, 791 200.
This is said to be due to the lessons Of
the Russo-Japanese war and a desire
to hasten the plan Of the national de-
lenses. The emperor at a reception in
timated that the warlike preparations
were the best guarantee Of peace.
More Armenian Massacres.
The worst fears regarding the report
ed devastation Of Armenian villages
throughout the Sassoun districts by
Turkish troops have been confirmed.
The powers have sent agents to Erie
rum in the hope of limiting the area
Of destruction. Turkey is believed to
be taking advantage of Russia's pre-
dicament in the far east to crush the
rebellious Armenians.
China Opens chinanfu.
The state department was Informed
by Minister Conger at Picking that the
Chinese government had decreed the
opening Of Chinanfu, the capital Of
Shangtung province, to foreign trade.
The object of this move is supposed to
be to prevent the annexation of this
territory by any one country. The city
is near the German territory.
French Government Sustained.
The results Of the French elections
do not show any considerable dissatis-
faction either in the rural or urban dis
tricts with the Combes government.
On the contrary, the Nationalist and
opposition parties in general have lost
ground almost everywhere.
Notes.
The British force at Gyangtse, Tibet,
awaits the arrival of a reinforcing
column. The government
forces in Haiti defeated the revolution
airy troops in battle May 10 near Monte
Cristi. The Balfour govern
ment has again been sustained by the
commons without regard to the tariff |
question.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28
NORWAY.
Christiania.

Says the Norwegian writer-Lars
Lea: "The car of Russia, whose az
gressive demands have for the many
years alarmed Norway, as well as
Sweden, has, through his reverses in
the far east, at least temporarily oil
rected his attention from the Scandi-
navian peninsula. History will show,
however, how the Russians have con-
tinually been demanding more rights.
In 1851 the long standing disputes as
to the rights Of grazing and fishing of
the Laplanders on both sides of the
international boundary were revived.
and the 'Finmarken question was
again subjected to the negotia tons Of
the governments Of Norway and Rus
STA. From ancient times the Norwe-
gian Laplanders, in the winter time.
had driven their herds of reindeer
across the Russo Finnish boundary.
while in the summer the Laplanders
Of Russia, to avoid the mosquitoes and
the scorching sun, were allowed to So
journ in Norway on the shores of the
Polar sea. This prescriptive right
had been confirmed by treaty made
100 years previously. The car. Mich
olas l., however then at the height of
his power. demanded, in utter dsre-
gard of the treaty Of 1926 and a subs
sequent addition thereto, that the
Russian Laplanders of the border re-
gion be permitted to fish on the coast
Of Norway, and that tract of land
bordering on the Yaranger ford be as
signed to them for habitation. This
at the circumstances Of the Norwe-
gian negotiators, King Oscar l. re-
fused to accede to. In September,
1852, therefore Russia closed her
boundary on the migratory Lapland-
ers of Norway, and in April of the
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lSAOIcu ny tuG
officials Of this great common carrier
Of Geographic messages, that it was &C.
tually in business connection with the
pool rooms and gamblers 1t was also
significant that the action was taken
just as District Attorney Jerome was
on the point of instituting legal pro-
ceedings against that company and it's
directors.
A tentative but ineffective move in
this direction had been made the day
before, when President Clowry order
ed the racing service to be cut off from
all New York city subscribers. The
pool rooms were able to run as usual
by negotiating with points outside Of
New York
Following this action by the Western
New York raided all the big gambling
news centers, May 90 confiscating in
struments and arresting many men.
The pool rooms were seriously Grip
pied.
Pinkertons After White Caps.
A force of Pinkerton detectives has
been distributed through the ''White
Capper" districts of Mississippi at
the instigation Of Governor Vardaman,
who has undertaken to clear the state
of this and other forms of lawlessness.
He secured special appropriation Of
81 800 year for this work and says
ha will DuSh If tn q finish
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28
DEN MARK.
Copenhagen

According to The Politiken, so-called
"conscience maria ges' are popular
among Denmark's young people. Says
correspondent in a recent article to
the above mentioned paper: Mar
riages contracted without either a
civil or religious ceremony are becom-
ing popular here since Miss GrOnwall
and Henry Laner set the example.
They had gone to Paris few months
ago to study painting. Recently they
published in the Paris papers the fol-
lowing announcements: eve have the
honor to announce that we have be-
come united in bonds Of friendship
and marriage free from fOrmalities.
without church or state to help u.s.
For our friends such declaration will
be sufficient. We feel convinced that
conjugal happiness does not depend
on the obligations imposed by law,
but from mutual esteem and love.
and we gladly renounce the friendship
of those who shall not recognize the
validity of our act without legal re-
straint." Following the first exam
pie, two young students of Gutenberg
university-Miss CARING and Frihiof
Palmer-gave notice in local papers
that they had contracted conscience
marriage" a few days ago, without &C.
clesiatical or civil action. This an
nouncement caused great excitement
in the small university town. The
family of the girl cast her off and
the rector Of the university publicly
denounced the marriage. The action
of the latter, however, was made the
subject of a strong protest to the gov
ernment, sent by more than 400 stu
dents of the Upsala university of Up
saIa, Sweden. among them many
young professors and goods.
Prince Gustav Adolf, oldest son Of
Grown Prince Gustav, has now COM
pleted his studies at Christiania uni
versity. He attended the last lecture
at the university April q. During his
stay at the university the prince has
made scores of friends and has been
very popular Indeed. he has been the
most popular man at the university.
which was we'll evinced through the
farewell address to the prince, deliv
cred by rofessor Nielsen, the chairman
of the faculty. Prince Gustav has
now returned to Stockholm.
MARION s. NORELIUS. |
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lean Express company for penalties
aggregating $235,0OO for violation Of
the antitrust act. This is a victory for
the companies and settles the case SO
far as the lower court is concerned.
Forty similar suits are pending, in
volving all the transportation COM
panies in the state, with penalties ag-
gregating $10,OOO,0OO. The case will
be appealed by the state.
Tyner and Barrett Testify.
The feature Of the Tyner- Barrett
trial at Washington was the testimony
Of Tyner as he sat in his wheel chair
near the witness stand. He denied
having approved the Barrett opinion
in order to drive the bond investment
companies affected to Barretts employ
The aged general spoke feeIingly Of
the fact that he had brought up Bar
rett and trained his morals as we'll as
his legal mind. Ex-Secretary of State
Foster was present to affirm his belief
in Tyner's character. Barrett followed
with his testimony.
Western Union Backs Down.
The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany finally decided May IS, to 60 out
of the business Of gathering and dis
seminating race horse news through
out this country. This important de-
cision was contained in an order is
sued east, west. north and south by
President Clowry, without stating any
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28
Legal and Criminal.
Anarchist Turner Barred Out.

Anarchist Turner Barred Out.
The constitutionality of the anti-an-
archist law under which the immigra-
ton authorities at New York ordered
the deportation of John Turner, the
English theoretical anarchist, has been
upheld in a unanimous decision Of the
United States supreme court rendered
by Chief Justice Fuller. The court
rules that the rights Of free speech
and trial by jury do not apply to aliens
and hence could not be invoked by Tur-
ner. The power of congress to pre-
scribe the conditions under which
aliens may enter this country was IN
doubted and could be delegated to an
executive department. The testimony
and Turner's own admission placed
him in the prescribed class of anar-
chists. The chief justice declared that
in 50 avowing himself Turner accepted
the definition of anarchy as laid down
by standard dictionaries. Turner is
now in England, having returned vol
UNFAIRLY while at liberty on bail pend
ing the decision.
Flag Advertising Lawful.
The New York law of 1908, in so far
as it prohibits the use of the American
flag for advertising purposes, was de-
clared to be unconstitutional. May II,
by the state court Of appeals. The de-
cision was rendered by Chief Judge
Parker.
Texas Loses Trust Fight.
In the district court at Austin, May
II, Judge Brooks sustained the gen
eral demurrer to the petition Of Texas
against the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas Railroad company and the Amer
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28
Recent Occurrences of Interest
in Sweden, Norway and
Denmark.
TOURIST BUREAUS VERY BUSY
Large Number of Sightseers Expected
from America. England and Ger
many This Year.
SWEDEN.
Stock holm.

NUMBER or Swedish Americans ir
sweden this summer The bookings
or the various steamship companies
snow that there Is not only the ful
quota. but considerable increase owe,
last seasons numbers. The tourist
bureaus are already busy and indica.
tlons are that there will be for them
a profitable season. Hotels and inns
all over Sweden and Norway have
peen put in readiness to receive tour
lists and sightSrers There will be a
large number Of English people com.
ing over this year and large percent.
! age from Germany. The largest mum
; Der will come from America.
Stockholm's oldest citizen at pres.
ent is Mr. A. Cedergren. who ceIe-
bratcd his Tooth birthday May I. Mr..
Cedergren is publisher by profession
and has scores Of friends in all parts
OF the country. Among the many con-
gratulations which the centenarian
received was one from King Oscar
and Queen Sofia. Among those who
came to pay their personal respects
was Bishop H. Won ScheeIe, the kings
! secretary, and many other prominent
officials.
Only $1,000 crowns have been re-
ceived by subscription for the Swed-
ish building and exhibit at the worlds
fair in st. Louis. The sum called for
is 100000 crowns but the committee
would be satisfied with 10000 crowns
How the remaining $1,000 crowns are
to be raised in time is causing no lit
tie amount Of worry for the commits.
sioners.
For the purpose Of studying Ameri.
can coast artillery. Count H. NJ Wran-
gel will pay visit to the United
States this summer. Count Wrangel
will 60 direct to Washington. ID. c..
to the Swedish-American legation.
where he will present letter from
the king to the president requesting
privilege to inspect the coast defcnses.
King Oscar arrived in Malmo May
II from his recreat ton trip to Abaz-
zia. He returned to the capital
Wednesday morning in excellent
health and spirits. His majesty will
remain at home until the latter part
of July, when he will go to Mar
strand, Sweden's most fashionable
watering place.
Princes Eugen, Gustaf Adolf and
Wilhelm attended Svea theater's
vaudeville performance the other even.
ing. 1t was the last performance for
the season. The princes seemed to en-
Joy themselves Immensely and as is
always the case, their presence at
tracted a large crowd.
The Swedish expedition to east Asia
in the interest of science. which was
to have been led by Professor Kolthoff
has been postponed on account Of the
war and cannot start before the
spring Of 1906.
1t is learned on good authority that !
the Nya Dagligt Allehanda and Stock
holmsbladet are to consolidate. The
former will he issued in the morning, |
the latter in the evening.
Nine Geraldine Farrer. an Ameri- |
can opera singer, at present engaged |
by the Royal opera. Berlin, will sing
In opera in Stockholm during the lat |
ter part Of this month.
King Alfonso of Spain will pay |
visit to Sweden during the latter part
of August. He also will visit Norway
and Denmark.