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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
SCANDAL SCENTED
IN JAPAN'S DIET
Members Accused of Soliciting
Brides to Support Tobacco
f. Monopoly Plan.

Toxic. March IA legislative
scandal is threatening in connection
with the proposal of the government
to create tobacco monopoly.
It is alleged that certain members OF
the diet agreed to support a move
ment to increase the compensation to
be paid to the manufacturers FOR a
share of the increase secured.
It was originally proposed to pay
the manufacturers a sum equal to
three years income from their bust
ness It is said that the illicit project
was to secure the equivalent of four
years income.
The police are Investigating the
matter and, possibly, it may be venti-
lated on the floor of the house.
The incident is likely to have the
effect of leaving the three years pro-
vision unchanged.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
THROWS LIGHT ON
POSTAL BLUNDER
Wynne Ayers Report Was Sent
to Overstreet Without Con-
gressmen's Names,

Washington, March 22.-The Nc
Call committee to-day continued its
of the indictment" Of
Of the house by the postofhce
department. First Assistant Post
master General Wynne, Charles N.
Waters, superintendent Of salaries
and allowance division, and Charles T.
Granfeld, assistant superintendent OF
that division, were before the commit
tee. -
After calling his attention to the
printed list of names of congressman
asked, Mr.. Wynne what knowledge he
had Of this report. In reply Mr..
Wynne said: 3t%..
The first knowledge the committee on
postoffices and postroads had Of the ex-
istence Of such a list was In a statement
made by Mr.. Waters before the commit
tee In explanation or appropriations ZOE
separating service.
When this service was reached in the
hearing, the chairman or some member
of the committee asked Mr.. Waters how
many of these allowances had been dis
continued
He said there had been about 900. My
recollection is that another question asked
| was if there was a list Of these discon-
tinued allowances, and he answered that
there was.
! Mr.. Wynne said the next time the list
came to his attention was Jan. rs,
when the postmaster general showed
him a. letter from Chairman Over
street.
This letter requested all information
which had been communicated by the
fourth assistant postmaster general
with reference to allowances for clerk
hire, and leaves which had been made
to members Of congress. 5,
The postmaster general instructed
Mr.. Wynne to procure the list. Mr..
| Waters was sent for by Mr.. Wynne.
He produced the list and Mr.. Wynne
said he noticed that it contained the
names Of senators, members of con-
gross and others.
II called this to the attention Of the
postmaster general, said Mr.. Wynne
land on my statement that it would
not be right to couple the names OF
these gentlemen, with Beavers and
Machen, he agreed with me-"
The names were eliminated and the
list sent to Mr.. Overstreet without
them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
STOCK SELLS AT PAR
Advance of Fifteen Points Is Recorded
in One Week.

Northern Securities sold to-day at
par. When the decision of the SUI
preme court affecting the company
was handed down, the trading figure
was around 81. This advance of ff-
teen noints in a week has beeen a big
thing for our local stock trader who
had q, block Of it before the decision
was handed down.
When the stock touched 100 this
morning, all the local private wire
houses sent repeated inquiry to New
York asking for the cause OF the adj
vance, but there was no one on the
floor Of the New York stock exchange
that could explain it.
The announcement of the plan that
Hill and his associates are said to have
back has not been made.
One explanation is that the Harrf-
man interests in Union Pacific are
again in q fight with the Hill-Morgan
crowd. The street" says a big fight
is just beginning.
There was an enormous short inter-
est in the stock, as many looked for
an unfayorable decision and a quick
break in the stock on which they
could cover, but there was no decline
| at all and the shorts were caught.
| This is the logical explanation. But
it seems almost too much to believe
that the covering of a short interest
even tho very large, would send the
stock UP Is points, and there is much
disposition to believe that something
| big is going on under the surface
/ which will come to light later on.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22

upsois1 10 Tho journal.
London, March 22.-Rumors of at
least two battles reach London to-
day from the far east.
The Daily Telegraph's Toxic cor
respondent cables:
A Toxic newspaper publishes report
to the effect that a Japanese division was
landed on the Lao -tung peninsula March
10 and engaged Russian troops in the
rear Of Port Arthur. simultaneously the
aeet bomharded the town and harbor.
The action Is said to have begun at 6
d. m. and to have continued until 10 a. m.
March 20.
=. Sixteen warships were engaged in the
attack, according to the newspaper, and
the result is reported to have been the
occupation Of Port Arthur by the jap
anese. ...
The same correspondent reports a
sharp engagement at Chang-seng, on
the Yalu river, thirty miles northeast
Of Wi-Ju, In which 900 Russians were
killed or wounded.
George Lynch telegraphs from
Shanghai:
1t Is hard to get confirmatory news.
but I believe great battle has been
fought in Manchuria and that the Rus
SLAMS have been defeated. Several train
loads Of Russian wounded have passed
Tashichiao, en- route to the base hospital
at Liao-yang.
Reports have been received here that
an action took place near the Ta-tung
pass; that the Japanese passed 1t. and
that the Russians were forced to retreat
with heavy loss.
The way Is now open for genera
Japanese advance on Molten ling. This
place Is held in force by the Russians.
Russian reinforcements are concentrat.
ang In the neighborhood Of Niu -chuang.
The reports of these engagements
are supposed to have come from ma
tive sources. and, therefore, are &C.
cepted here with reserve.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
..-. CHINA ON WARS VERGE
Breach with Russia Widens and Open
Declaration Is Predicted.

Special to The Journal. ...
London, March 22.-Dispatches
from st. Petersburg and the far east
show that the breach between Russia
and China is widening rapidly and
everything appears to indicate that an
open declaration of war will not be
long delayed.
China's manifestations of sympathy
are becoming so pronounced In all
parts of the empire that they can no
longer be concealed. The Chinese are
beginning to find it impossible to
maintain an attitude of neutrality
while preparations are being made by
Russia and Japan to make Chinese
territory the scene of a land battle.
A dispatch from Port Arthur says
that in view of the unfavorable har-
vest in Shan-tung province, the Chi
nese authorities there have issued a
proclamation prohibiting the sale or
export of grain or provisions to Rus
sia, under threat of severe punish
ment. This action is likely to give
serious offense to Russia and may re-
suit in vigorous official protests to the
Chinese government.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
CANAL TRANSFER
CAUSES ANXIETY
President Sends Two Officials to
Paris to Perfect Panama
Title.
ew York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, March 22.-So serious
has become the outlook over the ques-
ton Of the transfer of the title to the
Panama canal property to the United
States that President Roosevelt and
Attorney General Knox have decided
to send two of the best equipped Off
Gals in the department Of justice to
Paris instead of one.
Former Judge w. A. Day, assistant
to the attorney general, will accom-
pany Special Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Charles w. Russell. Mr.. Day left
washington last night.
This is taken here to indicate that
the new difficulties are important, al
tho no obstacles can long prevent the
beginning of work by the United
States.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
HISTORY AND DETAILS OF THE PLAN
The Idea Originated With the Phharmoncs Who With Coopera
ton Of Other Bodies Secured the Proposal.

wideawake. patriotic citizens a rare
opportunity to do something for
themselves and for their city at the
same time. "
The work has not Jagged since. the
insurance proposal was made. With
only two weeks work more than one
fourth the requisite amount Of insur-
ance has already been pledged. With
to-day's announcement that the com
pany has been pronounced thoroly
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
BANKRUPTCY FOR
. SULLY IS ASKED
Creditors File Petition Against
Operator and Court Names
Two Receivers.

New York, March 22.-An involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy was fled
to-day in the United States district
court against the firm Of Daniel J.
Sully & Co., composed Of Daniel j:
Sully, Samuel F.3B. Morse, w. r. F'a-,
gin. and Edwin Hadley, Jr., by three
creditors. ~ s... <-... -, 60
The latter, S. w. Wells & Co., hav-
ing claim amounting, it is alleged,
Temple Gwathmey & Co., whose claim
is in excess Of $4,000, and Shearson,
Hamill & Co., with claim in excess
Of 100000, alleged that the firm Of
Sully & Co. purchased cotton from
them, the price to be due and deter
mined March 10, under the rules Of
the Cotton exchange.
On that date, the petition states, the
firm Of Sully & Co. notified the Cotton
exchange and the creditors IN ques-
ton of its inability to meet outstand-
ing contracts.
The action on the part of the firm
constituting bankruptcy, is given as
the making Of a general assignment
March 10. Judge Holt appointed as
receivers David H. Miller and Henry
w. Taft, fixing their receivers bonds
at 5000, 900. .-@.
Mr.. sully said this afternoon:
ut Is too early for me to make a
statement following the bankruptcy
turn to affairs. There are too many
ramifications of law involved, about
which know but little and, at all
events, I shall have to wait until
| have consultation with my attorneys
| whom I expect to meet late this after
| noon"
| ! David H. Miller, as one Of the re.
ceivers declined to make any state.
ment. Mr.. Shearson, one of the petit
toners, said that an official Statement
might be made later in the day on be-
| half Of the three petitioners.
When asked If the suit were friend
Fly or unfriendly, Mr.. Shearson said:
ooh, guess you'd better call i
| friendly"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
SHORT WEIGHT EVIL
WILL Be CORRECTED
Iowa and Nebraska Coal Dealers
Wrest Important Concessions
From the Railroads.
Special to The Journal.

6poC1al 70 LILO VouIuoAs
Sioux City, Iowa, March 22.-The
Iowa and Nebraska Coal Dealers as
ISOLATION has won practically a COM
plete victory over the railroads in its
contest to correct the short weight
evil.
The committee appointed to press
legislation at Des Moines, compelling
the railroads to weigh coal upon de-
livery, at the request Of consignees
was invited to Chicago where it was
met by twenty railroad men.
The railroad representatives de-
clared they had heard nothing of the
complaints Of the coal men and prom
Used to correct the evil at once. They
agreed to weigh all coal at points Of
delivery and to accept these weight.
as official. The legislation will con.
sequently not be pressed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22

BY Nov. next, Minneapolis will
have fine music hall and auditorium
at Eleventh street and Nicollet ave-
nue..
The old Minneapolis spirit is again
at work, and the proposal OF the
Northwestern National Life insurance
company, to erect a complete audi
torium in return for pledges of pol
icies aggregating 100000 to be car
ried for at least two years, affords
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
BRITISH ASK WARSHIP
Residents Ask Minister to Keep Yes
sci at Niu-chuang.

Niu-chuang, March 22.-The Brit
ish residents here have sent petition
to Sir Ernest Satow, the British min
lister at Picking, asking that a war;
ship be allowed to remain at Niu-
chuang.
United States Consul Miller pro-
poses the organization Of all foreign
ers in Niu-chuang, so as to insure
their intelligence regarding war move
ments in this vicinity and also for
their mutual protection.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
TRAITOR BURIED ALIVE
Japanese Merchant Punished for Act
ing as Russian Spy.
Ne1u York Fun SpaciaI Servioe.

Tientsin, March 22.-Kataoka,
Japanese merchant and Russian spy,
has been assassinated here by being
buried alive. Japanese residents show
universal joy as the fate of this trail
tor. The Japanese authorities des-
claim all knowledge of the authors Of
the crime. -.
British and American residents at
Niu-chuang are fleeing hastily, owing
to outrages by red-beards outside the
walls. There is CONSERVATION among
the Chinese, thousands of whom are
daily seeking refuge here. BY favor
OF Viceroy Yuan Sht Kai. 5000 bags
Of flour have been sent to Niu-chuang
for the furnishing European residents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
KRUGER GETS A FORTUNE.

Paris, March Paul Kruger, former
president of the Transvaal, who is resid-
Ing at Mentone, has inherited small
fortune left to him by Charles Chabos-
sean, school teacher Of st. Bazeille, who
was an ardent admirer Of the Beers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
Minneapolis, March 10.

b. 1s es.s 5 tins or
e S pol @ e1se music M I
s6st month"; sp two Years a c a Ss 1f etnng
over $500 900 worth Of life has written
sa:
because contains erection Of public music
~ A DISTINGUISHED Eek ANIMATION:
this @ a 9 hard ne sss" a ad Or:
to e fne
i
expert
sBss @ T5s @
. $50. !. :.
%;$s; :5iSn n.y.
s!s
way the pro5ses
fe
eharaoter Il the COMPANY established. z.
T ~. WORTHY of ALL CONFIDENCE.
afford sup Or s this 1, ss
as opn Satisfaction
s s s H a5r ees 0 Of this
as ss Nh
efforts and projects has
/ WISCONSIN TESTIMONIAL 80
National Life company during 1908 was
and zeno Host
the records assets liabilities ana
annual statement the hied
OF {. -.
in
7lwuht laws Of the transactions" q
hd It has $4,000
policy to the amount Of 'ssoo in round
Inumbe
the 5s son ss @ Of
Of the and the Of there mo-
all
people Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
ITO Is SUCCESSFUL
Loan Offered to Korea and Emper-
or's Advisers Change Attitude.

or's Advisers Change Attitude.
New York Sun Special Service.
Toxic, March 22.---All indications
noint to the success Of Ito's mission
to the Emperor Of Korea and his ad-
visers, who now are inclined to re-
pose more confidence In the motives
of Japan. The marquis Is reported to
have assured the Korean court that
his government would advance a loan
of 100000 yen on easy terms with
a. view to furthering the work of finan-
cial reform.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
MCCLELLAN HAS GRIP.

New York, March 22.-Mayor Mcclellan
Is confined to his home by severe attack
Of grip. His physicians expect, however,
that he will be able to transact business
as usual in few days.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22

Prague, Bohemia, March 22.-Princess
Elizabeth OF Windisch- Graetz, grand
daughter Of Emperor Francis Joseph and
Of the king OF Belgium, gave birth to a
son To-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
CAPTURE OF PORT
u
ARTHUR REPORTED:
RUMOR O% 3 7
Stronghold Said to Have Capitulate. Ger At
tack---Six Hundred as Russian
Loss in Yalu Fight.

it Is now regarded as certain that no
defense of the Yalu will be made, on
the Korean side at least.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
IS GOOD:
MUSIC HALL NEEDED:
GREAT CAMPAIGNON.
DISTINGUISHED Expert Pronounces Northwest
ern National Life Insurance Co. Sound
Plan Worthy Of General Support.

..a g
At
statements
city this
Of the &
FIRED H. &
Minneapolis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
FRANCE CALLS TO ARMS
Residents In Canada Liable to MIIItar,
Duty Must Return.

Montreal, March 22-French residents
Of Canada who are subject to military
duty in France have received orders to
return to France at once. The call caused
great surprise and excitement.
A consular official states that the notia-
cation has no particular significance.
Frenchmen who desire to retain their cit
izenship must respond to the call when
they are drawn. There will be no effort
mads-4o force any one to return to France.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
Armour Denies Report.

Chicago, March 22.-Packers and
market men deny the reported adj
vance Of cent a pound for beef at
wholesale and from 2 to 3 cents retail
advance. know nothing of such
advance said j., Ogden Armour,
when questioned. II certainly would
know about the alleged advance II
anyone would. There was no adj
vance" =-----.4-1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-22
PACKERS TRUST
RAISES PRICES
Advance Made in New York
While There Is a Glut Of
Fresh Meat.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York, March 22.-The beef
trust has advanced the wholesale
price Of fresh meat in New York,
Brooklyn, Jersey City, from one-fourth
to one-half cent pound, according to
quality, bringing the wholesale price
of fresh meat up to IN and 8 cents.
This advance is arbitrary. There is
no scarcity Of beef and mutton. On
the contrary, there is a tremendous
glut of fresh meat here and in the
warehouses Of Chicago and other
western points.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20
"For Her Sake

The advance agent says that tht
new Russian m%elodrama. For Hei
Sake" which comes to Las Vegas
December 20. Ii without a doubt this
best play depicting life In far.awas
Russia yet written, II contains NOR
realistic and sensational scenes, am
Is better staged and better acted thar
any Russo Siberian play yet produced
and the advance agent knows. Any
one familiar with the average advance
man VIII appreciate the fact that HI
is always t%ruihful-at least he is II
this instance. Judging from all &C
counts. Seats ready Tuesday morn
Ing, December 20.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20
Dayidson4--Lyat

Conductor Richard Davidson Is re
ceiying many sincere congratulation
as indeed there Is occasion. Sunday
evening, at eight o'clock. at the Pres
byterian manse. Miss Julia w. Lyster
All es.imable and attractive young
lady who returned only a few day:
ago from California, plighted hel
troth with Mr., Davidson. the Rev
Norman skinner officiating They
viii make their home In Las Vegas.
or all the men IN the Santa ~
few are more deservedly popular thar
MIR. Davidson. He came here years
ago from Nova Scotia. The bride
spent several years here and o {
great many friends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20
Horrible SLAUGHTER $ $% ROSENWALDS %s Sale %$ $$+ :s:s $3.50 2 25c
Packages BY Mail.

Everyone sending valuable pack
ages by mail should have them regis.
tered The fec is only ten cents. Fox
this small amount you can insure
them against loss. Owing to the
large amount Of mail matter handled
during the holidays there Is danger
o. loss unless It IL registered. Be
ginning today and until December
gath, the money order and rcsistfy
windows will be open uniil $3.50 p.
m. All windows win be open Christ.
mas from $50 TO 1000 a. m. and
from s 20 9 p. m. Owing 10 Christ.
mas coming on Sunday. Monday Is
a legal holiday. There will be one
delivery In the morning; the windows
win W. open from s 10 10 a, m, and
from 3 to 6 y. m. Cut this out sn
save II, that you may know.
Wrap Your packages securely; 90
per cent OF the mali lost Is lost on
account II insecure wrapping. which
cgnes off the package and the adj
dress In lost, consequently the pack
age goes TO the dead letter office for
want OF an address.
Il. o. BLOOD, Postmaster,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20
Art Souvenir

The publishers u the Las Vegas
Art Souvenir decided 10 prove wheth.
or citizens would appreciate a really
nrst-class production on Las Vegas
There has been general criticism OF
the various publications issued In the
past 10 which paid w~rite-ups and adj
ycrtisements. the pictures Of men who
cared 10 put 10 five dollars 10 sec
their faces IN print, and various other
Objectionable money.making features.
occupied A prominent place. Still, v
must W remembered that these pub.
citations. imperfect and Objectionable
al they were, were yet AZ good az
could BE- produced with the support
given. The p%ubiishers have assumed
all the risk Of issuing a really first
class work In the belief that citizens
will appreciate a good thing and VIII
buy with ayidlty . work that NJ man
need be ashamed 10 send 70 the most
critical friend. The books are sold
for the remarkably low price OF fifty
cents apiece. which IL just a fraction
over the cost OF production IN a 5000
edition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

Great interest II being taken IN the
races nj Gaillnas park tomorrow sut.
toms Denver horse Music" Is being
heavily backed against Goes NC.
kinney" The local horse Il popular
and all the money offered IL finding
takers The race will be n OF the
most exciting ever seen IN the ter
Yiiory. An equally interesting running
race will be that between 10 d." o
Denver horse. and the Ojo caiiente
horse "Poseys Both horses have
strong hackers. There should be a bic
crowd out tomorrow 10 G the con
tests.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

The Las Vegas Art Souvenir placed
on sale yesterday has been warmly
received by the public. There has
been universal communication and
sales have been many. The book Is
on sale nj Taupert's. Warnings and
The Optic office At the low price Of
fifty cents. Envelopes are furnished
and the book can be mailed for five
cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

The street q company will have
a passenger coach at Bridge street
On Wednesday for race track at 100
80 and 200 D. m, transferring pas
sengers from city car and holding
same at the track for return passen'
gers. This passenger coach will be in
service to canyon on Christmas day,
weather permitting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

Miguel Romero, Of tho west side
drug store. has concluded 10 remove
TO Gnadalajara. Mexico, and reside
there permanently. engaging In bust
ness for himself Ia that city. He and
his wife will leave next Sunday for
Ell paso where they Will spend a
fortnight with friends and relatives
before proceeding to Guadalajara.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

Yesterday was the ninth wedding
anniversary Of u. T, Mills and wife
and the friends and neighbofs who
happened 10 remember It and dropped
In casually and Unexpectedly last
evening. we're most happily entertain
cd by the young married couple.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

The sale 81 candy u. spcfleders
conducted this afternoon by the Epis.
copai ladies. was well attended, A
large auoun az luscious confectionery
wa disposed Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

The singer Sewing Machine ON
pany has reviewed a number OF 1903
calendars that are large. good louk.
Ing and extremely servicoahle,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

The members of Chapman lodge
met last night and decided TO have
tho installation exercises at the Ma
sonic temple On the evening OF De.
cember 9th A banquet Will follow
Both functions viii be elaborate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-20

The races ri the driving park TO.
morrow afternoon VIII be fine The
first one IL set for . O'Clock Don't
miss II. The street car people offer
an especially good service.