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Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
BREAK OF A CENT A POUND.
Sensational Drop in the Price of Cot
ton at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 5.-War rumors,
inducing heavy liquidation, caused a
break Of a cent a pound, or SIS bale,
in the cotton market. Liverpool came
in sensationally weak and commune
Gated the scare to local traders. Prom
inent bulls said that the break was
aho partially due to a concerted effort
on the part of New York and Liver
pool bears to break the market Heavy
buying by local bulls and in Liverpool
caused a sharp reaction. March lost
LOG points from the close of the previ-
Gus day and then recovered to 1922.
The break was attended with little
excitement. The volume OF trade was
heavy,
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
FEDERAL GRAND JURY INVESTt-
eating vIolAToRs OF PRO-
HiBITION LAW.
GOVERNMENT LOSES MUCH REVENUE
COMMISSIONER YERKES BACK OF
MOVEMENT FOR WHOLE
SALE ARRESTS.

Kansas City, Feb 5.-Wholesale in
of express agents in Kansas City,
throughout Kansas and in the prohibit
ton counties Of Texas, and of liquor
dealers who have been shipping liquor
into these prohibition states are i'm
minent, the result Of a movement
started by John w. Yerkes, commits
sioner of Internal revenue at Wash
ington.
The local agents of three large
wholesale liquor houses, it is an
nounced, have been indicted and ar
rested but released on their own rec
ognizance and additional bills will, it
is said, be found against the agent of
every express company in Kansas
City, in the state of Kansas and in the
prohibition counties of Texas who
have acted as agents for the liquor
houses in selling whisky as fast as
the evidence against them can be pre-
sented.
For years practically every express
company in this part OF the Southwest
has acted as the agencies for liquor
companies who have sold liquor I'D
Kansas and Texas, the express agents
of the different companies acting nom
inally as agents at the various points,
thus practically multiplying the prohibit
ton law. To avoid the law the whisky
was sent in sealed packages, adj
dressed to fictitious names, and sold
by the agents for express charges"
Millions of cases of whisky have been
sent into Kansas yearly and for each
case disposed Of the agents were al
lowed so cents. This naturally has
proven not only violation OF the pro-
hibition laws Of the states named but
has deprived. the federal government
of an immense amount of revenue.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
WHOLESALE DISMlSSALS.
Indian Territory Official and Deputies
-. .L-s..EE Ee.r.s-nsE2emeNed. -

E=ssSFs ragyezzESs3 efnGNe6s -Fnx
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Acting upon
recommendations Of the attorney gen
eral, which were based upon an inves-
tigation OF the charges against certain
officials under the department of JUS
tice in the Indian Territory, the presi-
dent has removed from office Ben
jamin F. Hackett, United States mar
shall of the Central district of the ter
ritory, and his successor will be in
structed not to retain as deputies
Frank S. Genung, T. P. Hackett, J. f.
Emmert, II. F. Jonathan, W. w. Wall
T. n. Smith, John A. Hunt, H. K. Wall
and J. T. Hackett, nor as Jail physi-
clan DR.. A. C. Wilson.
Marshal Colbert of the Southern
district will be directed to dismiss
Oscar Wilkinson.
The investigation also resulted in
the removal of Deputy Marshal J. G..
G Rogers and Constable H. L. Rogers
of the Northern district.
The charges against Marshal Hack
cit were incompetence and failure to
punish his subordinates for miscon-
duct, particularly in permitting the es-
cape of one Short, indicted for man
slaughter.
Deputies Gening, T. P. Hackett, j.
E. EmmeTt and Jail Physician Wilson
were the persons involved in this es-
cape. The other deputies dismissed
were guilty of drunkenness, permit
ting prisoners to escape and violating
the law concerning the Introduction of
into the territory.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
SALISBURY ON THE STAND.
Testifif,s in Another Grand Rapids
Doodle Trial.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 5.--When
the bribery trial Of Alderman James
Mol was resumed the redirect examina-
ton of former City Attorney Liant K
Salisbury, the peoples principal wit
ness, was begun. Salisbury testified
that Mol helped him fix juror dur
ing his (Salsbury's) trial in the SUI
perior court, telling Mol that it was
important to every one in the deal
that he be acquitted. Salisbury swore
that he got Mol to fix" Martin Mey-
ers, a talesman. -.
Salisbury paid Mol $3.50 to be paid to
Meyers, Mol telling him that Meyers
demanded that amount.
Meyers was excused by the prosecu-
ton, however, and Salisbury went with
DR.. De Vries, SO. he testifies, and Sc
cured the return of part of the $3.50.
Meyers is now dead
Fx-Alderman Ghysels followed Sails
bury on the stand, confessing his COM
plicity in the water deal
Corey r. Bissell testified that he had
approached Aldermen Kinney and
Donovan at Salsbury's request. Bis
sell told of having received $500 from
for his work.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
CONSULTATION OF PHYSICIANS
IN ATTENDANCE ON SENA-
TOR HANNA.
HEART ACTION NOT SATISFACTORY
THIS FEATURE OF The CASE THE
ONE CAUSING THE MOST.
CONCERN.

Washington, Feb. 5.-Senator Han
ma, who is quite i'll at his apartments,
is reported somewhat better.
Or. George f. Brewer of New York,
who was telegraphed for by Mrs. Han
ma, has arrived and consultation of
the three physicians engaged on the
case followed.
The weak heart action of Senator
Hanna is causing his physicians the
gravest concern. They fear that they
will not be able to sustain his strength
to make the fight which may be neces-
sary the next few days.
The following bulletin regarding
Senator Hanna's condition was given
out Immediately after the consulta-
ton:
"At the consultation held during the
morning no new feature was found in
Mr.. Hanna's condition. He is suffer
ing from recurrent attack of grippe,
with an unusual amount of physical
depression. There are no alarming
symptoms and no reason to believe
that recovery will not take place in a
reasonable time
The possible development of typhoid
fever or kidney trouble is the chief
source of apprehension of the attend
ing physicians. They base their state
ment regarding the weeks that must
elapse before the senator will be able
to go out, even in the event of no I'M
toward developments, on his extreme
physical exhaustion.
The senator is not good patient.
After a period of depression he is i'm
patient to get up and around. 1t is
this activity that has had a good dead
to do with bringing on his present
sickness. He has not been impressed
with the advice of his physician and
has jokingly told him that he was kept |
we'll all his life by working Off sick
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
WILL REMAIN IN ISLANDS.
Money Paid for Friar Lands in the
Philippines.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The greater
part of the $7,250,000 which the Philip
pine government has undertaken to
pay for the friars' lands will, after ALL
remain in the archipelago to the great
benefit of the Filipinos. The outcome
of stubborn struggle between the
Vatican and the religious orders is
now disclosed by the announcement
at the war department that the money
is to be paid over to the church au-
thorities to be applied for the benefit
of the church in the Philippines. AS
for the friars themselves comparative
ly few remain in the Philippines and
there is no probability of a recurrence
of the old hostility between the Fill
pinos and the orders, according to the
reports of the officials just returning
from the Philippines.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
SHAW CALLS FOR FUNDS.
Money Needed for Payment on Pan.
anna Canal.


anna Canal.
Washington, Feb. 5. -~ Secretary
Shaw has sent the following letter to
all the national bank repositories hold
ing special government deposits re-
gariing prospective calls for funds on
account OF the Panama canal pur-
cbases:
"Sir--It seems probable that the
government will be called upon in the
near future to pay $50,0O0,000 pre-
llmlnary to the construction of an in
terOceanic canal. In addition to this
Shere are outstanding, approximately,
S!O00,o00 OF the United States bonds,
which by their terms mature on Feb
l, 1904, and congress is considering a
proposition to loan between $4,00O,nO0
and 100000 to the Louisiana Par
chase exposition.
ITO meet these probable demands
it viii be necessary to withdraw at
least S30,O00,000 from depository
banks
You are, therefore, requested to
make Immediate preparation for the
payment on demand Of 60 per cent?
at New York. In the near future, pos
sibly within ten days, you viii be
asked to transfer this amount to some
one of the New York depository banks
TO be used in settlement for the canal
right of way.
IF you desire to sell at once a por-
tion of the securities now held by the
government against your deposit you
will SO inform this Office and arrange
ments will be made for the immediate
transfer SO as to avoid actual with
draWals from channels of trade"
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
WILL DlSFRANcHlsE NEGROES.
Measure Introduced in the Maryland
Legislature.

Annapolis, Nd, Feb. ON the state
senate Senator Wilson introduced a
bill the acknowledged purpose Of
which is to eliminate the negro vote
in Maryland. The bill provides for the
submission to popular vote of a con-
stitutiDnal amendment which limits
the rights Of suffrage to adult male
citizens of the state who belong to
one of three defined classes and the
registers Of voters are directed to re-
fuse the registration of all others.
These classes are:
First-Those who can read a Sec
ton of the constitution of the state
and give a reasonable explanation of it.
Second-Those who were prior to
Jan. /, 1863, competent to register I'M
der the laws OF this state or any other
state; and,
Third-Lineal descendants of those
qualified to register and vote under
the preceding section.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
BLIZZARD CREATES HAVOC.
Michigan Railroad Traffic About at a
Standstili.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 5.-The
blizzard which has played havoc with
railroad traffic in Western Michigan
during the past twenty-four hours has
ceased and the weather is now mod
TheaPere Marquette and the other
railrqats expect to have their lines
free before the day is over and trains
again moving on time. Interurban
traffic cut of Grand Rapids is prac-
ticailv suspended and the railroads
are having great difficulty re-establish-
ing schedules and digging trains out of
driftsf The Pere Marquette is ex-
pc ring the most tfsafble,, traffic
along The main line to Chicago having
been practically suspended during the
past twelve hours.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
JAPANESE OFFICIALS *.AcTVE.
important eonsssSssSlsss.sss.5 =requsnt
Occurrences

Toxic. Feb 5.-Premier Katsura 'aartl
his associates in the cabinet gave a
dinner during the day TO eighteen
representative peers and communi-
Gated to them the nature and progress
of the diplomatic negotiations with
Russia.
The Marquis Ito had a private audi
ence with the emperor, at which the
situation was discussed. These and
other Incidents clearly indicate the
seriousness of the situation.
1t is generally believed that Russia
is massing troops north OF the Yalu
river SO as to be prepared to resist
possible invasion by the Japanese
The cabinet, elder statesmen and
commanders Of the army and navy
are in almost constant conference or
communication. There is, however,
no Indication Of the course they in
tend to pursue.
The belief is prevalent that Russia
is seeking to provoke Japan to take
the initiative.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06

Minnesota Congressman Opposes Ca
madam Wheat Bill.

Washington, Feb. 5.-AndreW ].
Volstead, congressman from the Sew
enth Minnesota district, addressed the
house during the afternoon.
Volstead opposes the importation of
Canadian wheat and said it would
work injury to the farmers of Mime
sofa. He said that the Minneapolis
mills did not begin to grind the Amer
lean wheat that is tributary to that
market. He replied to some of Con-
sressman Linds statements and said
that Canadian reciprocity cannot pos
SiblV be obtained
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
THINK 1T MEANS WAR.
Conclusions Drawn From Russian Mil
itary Activity.

Paris, Feb. 5.--The foreign Office
here expected definite information dur
ing the day concerning the Russian
reply, but the failure to receive ad-
vices is construed as meaning that the
document is not ready, or that extreme
preCautiOD is being taken at St. Pc
tersburg owing to the gravity of the
situation. In the meantime the FreMch
officials consider that the very great
naval and military activity of Russia
is equivalent to declaration that the
response will constitute Russias last
word.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
COAL MINERS MAY STRIKE.
Suspension of Work in Bituminous
Field Possible.

Field Possible.
indianapolis, Feb. 5.-The bitumin
GUS coal operators and miners have
referred the wage scale to joint com
mittee which will meet Feb. Is to take
up thu adjustment of wages.
Th& possibility of a final disagree.
ment and suspension OF work is a
topicrof conversation among the min
ers snd operators. Leaders on both
sides refuse to go into discussion of
the general effect of suspension OF
opera 'ons on April l.
"A3l ( Will say at this time" said w.
D. RX II, secretary-treasurer OF the
llllnoE miners and chairman of the
joint scale committee, lis that sus-
pension in the bituminous fields would
be a national calamity and, if contin-
ued AFR any length of time, would, in
comparison of effects, dwarf the an
thracite strike into insignificance.
Every effort should be made to pre-
vent it,"
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
SIX PERSONS KILLED.
Yaqui Indians Hold Up Stage and
Murder Passengers.

Denver, Feb. 5-A News special
from Guayamas, Mex, says:
Passenge.s arriving from Ortiz
brought the first news of terrible
outrage committed by Yaqui Indians.
The stage which runs between Ortiz
and Las Cruces was held up by saw
ages and all on board, six persons,
were killed. Among them were Sal
vador Flores and his nephew, Fran
cisco Flores, both prominent in So
nora.
A detachment of mounted troops
from the garrison at Ortiz has gone in
pursuit of the Indians.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
OBJECT TO WAGE REDUCTION.
Nine Hundred Employees Of American
Can Company Out.

young women, boys and men employed
in the Norton branch of the American
Can company at Haywood, quit work
during the day, following the example
of 500 workers at the Diesel branch of
the same concern who struck WeGnes-
day. The strike is in consequence of
wage cut of 10 per cent which went
into effect in all divisions of the COM
Dany Monday.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
Masonic Chapter Loses Charter.

New York, Feb. 5.-The success of
a we'll known gambler in gaining MEM
bership to Masonic circles, which
caused sensation among members
of the order when it became known,
has caused the withdrawal of the
charter from Mount Zion chapter 231.
This action has just been taken by The
grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons,
in session at Albany.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
MAKE BIG IRON STRIKE.
Three Million Tons Discovered Near
BiWabik, MINI.

Duluth, Feb. "a. B. Coates of Vir-
gjnia and the Eaton brothers of Duluth
have taken a mining lease of the
northeast quarter of the southwest
quarter of 4, 5S, IS, near Biwabik-
They had an option for Lease and ex-
plored the property with the result
that. 100000 tons of good grade, non
Bessemer ore was discovered. The
fee is owne3 by the Longyear Mesaba
Land and Iron company. The lease
holders are to pay Is cents a tor roy
atty and must pay royalty on at least
10000 tons year.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
FHy
FORGERY OF ORDERS CHARGED.
officers of Wisconsin Town Under
Arrest.

Wausau, Wis, Feb. 5.-Several of
the officers of the town of Pike Lake
have been arrested on the complaint
of the president of the Bank of Wit
tenberg, r. W.. Roberts, on charges of
forgery. For several years, it is al
legged, these officers have carried on a
system of forgery by collecting money
from different parties on illegally
drawn town orders.
Recently about $4,000 of these or
ders fell into the hands of the Witten-
berg bank for collection, when an in
vestigation showed them to be worth
less.
The bank brought suit against the
town fer recovery, but Judge Silver
thorn held that as the orders were for
geries the town was not liable and
upon that declaration the arrests were
MAIDS. -..-. ...-.-.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
FEELING OF PANIC GENERAL
Massacre of Foreigners in Korea Is
Feared.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 5.-Advices re-
ceived here from Korea say that the
feeling of panic is general there and
that depression prevails at all the sea-
ports. where the massacre of foreign
ers is feared. The Europeans are pre-
pairing to send their families to Shang
hal
Every steamer from Japan, it is add
ed, conveys to Korea many Japanese
officers and soldiers in disguise and
their presence in such numbers is re-
garded by the Russians as being
secret occupation of Korea.
Sixty doctors have left st. Peters
burg during the last few days for Har-
bin. Nanchuria
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
QUARTER MILLION LIABILITIES.
San Francisco Brokers in Financial
Trouble.

San Francisco, Feb. 5.-Bolton, De
Ruyter & Co., general commission
brokers in grain, provisions, stocks
and bonds, have sent out notices call
ing for meeting of creditors. The
suspension of the firm, which conduct
ed quite large business over the
wires with Chicago and New York. is
practically announced. AS yet the
amount involved is not known, but it
is believed the sum will approximate
$25o,OOO. The losses, it is said, will
fall chiefly on local customers.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
SUCCEEDS M'COMAS.
lsadore Rayner Elected Senator From
Maryland. e..

Annapolis, Md, Feb. Sin the
Maryland legislature during the day
Isadore Rayner of Baltimore, who was
nominated by the Democratic caucus,
received the unanimous vote of the
Democratic majority and was elected
United States senator to succeed Louis
E. McComas.
The Republican minority voted
unanimously for McComas.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
STRICKEN WITH HEART FAILURE
Doctor Dies While Going to Minister
to Patient.

Dodge Center, Mimi, Feb. 5.-Dr.
S. W. Benson, aged sixty-three years,
who has been one of the leading ply
sicians here for thirtyfve years, died
during the morning while attending
one of his patients in the country.
He started forth to visit patient
who lived about five miles from town
and on reaching there was unable to
get cut of his sleigh. He was assisted
INTO the house, where he passed away
Death resulted from heart failure.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
MUCH PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Tornado Creates Great. Havoc at East
Reno, New.

Reno, New, Feb. 5.-A tornado
struck East Reno during the day and
DESTROYED much property. The Stone
building, structure seventy feet
long, was demolished and the Wah-
Hoo hotel was lifted from it's founda-
ton wall, carried distance and col
Iapsed., Other structures were dam
aged. No one las been reported in
jured.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
Favorable Reports Authorized.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The house
committee CD Indian affairs has au-
thorizeG favorable reports on bills to
ratify and amend agreements with
the Indians of the Crow reservation
in Montana and those of the Red Lake
ard Pembina reservations in Mime
sofa
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
MAKE STRIKE GENERAL.
Proposal to Call Out All Union Team
sters in St. Louis.

st. Louis, Feb. 5.-After mass
meeting of officers and members of
the st. Louis labor organizations, at
which the present strike of the car
riage drivers was discussed, it was
decided at an executive meeting of
the Transfers union to call out all
the union teamsters in the city unless
the drivers strike is settled within
two weeks
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
DESTINATION UNKNOWN.
Russian Fleet of Warships Leaves
Port Arthur.

London, Feb. 5.-All the Russian
warships, except one which is under
going repairs, are reported to have
left Port Arthur. Their destination is
unknown.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06

Washington, Feb. 5-Mr. Takahira,
the Japanese minister here. has been
informed by his government of the de-
parture of the Russian fleet from Port
Arthur. Nothing is said about it's
destination
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06

She-And you don't think there is
chance in the world of our living
through our lives without quarrel?
He-There is always fighting chance,
dear. Cincinnati Commercial Trihuna
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
BOUNTY FOR WHEAT.
Britons May Choose This Instead of
Imposing Tax.

TTHPOSTTIY ak.
London, Feb. 5.-The Standard says
it understands that the government
and Joseph Chamberlain are consider
ing suggestion that instead of duty
on foreign wheat a bounty should be
given on wheat grown in Great Brit
ain and the colonies as proposal less
Objectionable than protective tax
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
WILL LAND IN KOREA.
Six Thousand Russian Troops Sail
From Port Arthur.

London, Feb. 5.-A dispatch to the
Central News agency from Seoul, Ko-
rea, says that about 5000 Russian
troops have sailed from Port Arthur
and will endeavor to land at Chemuh
DO. the port of Seoul
Morris tribune., 1904-02-06
ACTION OF RUSSIA RESORTED TO
ONLY WHEN POSSIBILITIES
APPEAR IMMINENT.
SAILS FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATION
REPORTED DEPARTURE OF RUS.
SIAN FLEET FROM PORT AR
THUR CONFIRMED.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The state de-
partment has received advices from
various points touching the Russo
Japanese situation, all of decided
gloomy tendency.
One of the most significant, in the
minds of officials, confirms the press
dispatch from Toxic respecting the
notification to japanese at Vladivos-
took to prepare to leave the town, a
measure which is rarely resOrted to
except in case war is regarded as an
absolute certainty. The advice on this
point does not indicate that any Amer
leans have been affected by the no.
tice, although it is understood that
the purpose of the Russians is to pre-
vent any spying in Vladivostock,
which is to be made the principal base
of naval operations in the event of
war
Confirmation also comes TO the de-
partment of the reported disappear
ance of the Russian fleet from Port
Arthur. Officials here surmise the
fleet has gone tof'Nladivostock.
Anothefs confirmed report is that six
regiments Of Russian troops have de-
parted from Newgf1yy:s!9gg for Korea.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-07-16
Delicate Measurements.

Human sense organs lack the re.
fined delicacy of the instruments Of
science. DIR. Carl Snyder points out
that countless millions of stars are dis.
covered by the Photographic plate and
the telescope in place of the 5000 yisi.
BILE to the eye. and that an object
lilo 900 OF an inch In diameter Is com
paratiyely large in powerful micro
scope, although one of 1900 of an inch
is scarcely visible to the unaided eye.
The tread of fly. which requires n
delicate ear to detect, Is magnified by
the microphone to the tramp of cav
airy. The change in temperature OF
less than l-5 OF degree is not per-
ceived by the most sensitive skin. but
the bolometer registers on a scale an
increase or decrease Of a millionth OF
a degree and actually notes the rise In
the temperature of room when a
match is lighted mile away.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-07-16
NY Castle OF Fancy.

l have n castle OF fancy, thronged with
4 thousand guests.
Knights and lords and ladies. in veiyets
and satins dressed:
Soldiers artnored and sturdy and fresh
from wars alarms.
Guarding my castles portals are stall
Wart men-at-arms.
MouHtebanks. prelatcs and beggars-a va
ried and motley train
Winds through my castle Of fancy In
some mystical. far-on Spain.
There are pcnnants on tower and tur-
ret: forth from the easements flung
Are banners OF royal splendor with gold
en- broiderics hung.
There arc music and dance and laughter:
the trumpets siivery biare.
%assal and merrymaklug as taukards
are tossed In air.
o. I live II all with the people who dwell
In my dcmesnes.
walk ofttimes with the mighty and
sup with kings and queens.
When my heart grows sick and weary.
oppressed by this humdrum world.
board my neet-st shaiIop. its wings OF
thought unfurlcd.
And soon through clouds Of musing.
shadowy. vague and dim.
Looms up my mystical castle on the far
horizons rim.
Then flung to the winds are Its BAN
ners. the trumpets blast Is blown.
And the gates are swung wide open when
come again to my own
Edith Sessions Tupper In New York
Herald.