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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-22
DARING TRAIN ROBDRRIES.
$50, 900 TAKEN FROM SAFE ON
 PACIFIC COAST TRAIN.

Robbery Occurs at Tunnel Near San Luis Obispo, CaI.--The Sunset Limited Held Up and Express and Mall Caas 1.ooied-stopped by Danger Signal. San Luis Obispo, Cal, Jan. 21.-South- ern Pacific train No. g, which left San Luis Obispo at 10:40 p. m. for San Fran cisco. was robbed of the express safe on the Questa grade about six miles northeast of this city. Messenger Sulli- van. in charge of the express car, had occasion to leave the car west of tun- mel No. 6, and. returning later, found the door burst open and the safe gone. The safe is said to have contained about sso,OOC.
 Officers from this city as soon as noti- fled went to the scene in search of the robbers.
 Salina. Cal. Jan 21, News has been received here that the Sunset Limited train on the Southern Pacific, which left San Francisco at 6 ps m. last night, was held up by robbers between Peso Robles and San Ardo. The engineer, so the report says, stopped at the sight of red light displayed as a danger signal, when the train men were overpowered and the robbers forced an entrance into the express and mail cars. What booty they got is not yet known, but it is re- ported that they footed number of mail bags.
 San Francisco, Jan. 21.-At the office of the Southern Pacific railway in this city the only information of the train robbery received so far is that the train known as section No. of the Sunset Limited, which left this city at o'clock last night, had been robbed by bandits, mo had taken the safe from the ex- press car. Officers from San Luis Obispo are In pursuit of the robbers.
 San Francisco, Jan. N.-At the office of Wells Fargo & Go. in this city it was admitted that the safe of Messenger Sullivan had been taken during his temporary absence from the car, but regarding the details of the affair the officials of the company were reticent. The report that the amount taken ag- gregated about $S0,00O was denied, and it was said that the contents of the safe were of little value. No definite figures, however, were given.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-22
MELLEN SPEAKS IN HARTFORD.
His Policy Not One of Dehaucs 10 Pub-
 lie WiII.

Hartford, Jan. 21.-President Charles S. Mellen, of the New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad, arrived here at 1:25 this afternoon to become the guest for some hours of the Hartford board of trade and to receive informal ly the business men of this section. Mir. Mellen was met at the station by President Dwight, of the board, and a committee, and at once taken to the Hartford club, where an informal lunch was served, a dozen plates being laid. Afterwards at the board rooms an in- formal reception was held and there was large gathering of prominent cit izens. At this gathering MT. Mellen said:
 To my mind the day has gone by when corporation can be handled suc- cessfully in defiance of the public will, even though that will be unreasonable and wrong. A public may be led, but not driven. prefer to go with 1t and shape or modify it's opinion rather than be swept from my bearings with loss to myself and the interests in my charge.
 Violent prejudice exists towards corr porate activity and capital to-day, much of it founded on reason, more is apprehension, and large measure is due to the personal traits of arbitrary, unreasonable, incompetent and offen- sive men in. positions of authority.
 Publicity, and not secrecy, will win hereafter, and laws will be construed by their intent and not by their letter. Otherwise public utilities will be owned and operated by the people which cre- ated them, even though the service be less efficient and results be less satis- factory from a financial standpoint"
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PRISON REFORM.
Stripes for First Term Men to be Aboi- fshed in New York.

Albany, N. r., Jan. 21.-State Super lintendent of Prisons c. V. Collins, who
 two years ago abolished the dreaded
 lockstep, will at an early day do away
 with stripes for first term men and sub lstitute therefor a plain gray cloth suit ling. Superintendent Collins says:
 As the lockstep betrayed men, to the outside world as criminals so the stripe system for first year men degrades them to such an extent that they can |not forget 1t when they leave prison. II believe that a first temr man is a good subject for reformation and if he lis not put in stripes, but knows that If he comes back the stripes indicate
 that he is a real criminal, think the chances are better for his reforma-
 tion."
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Senator Hanna aIil Agatn.

Washington, Jan. 21.-senator Hanna, who had severe attack of grip in New York several weeks ago, is suf- fering from a recurrence of that illness and was confined to his bed to-day. He is under the care of a physician, who ordered that he must have rest and not be disturbed. It is stated his illness is not serious and that he is better to- night.
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GIRLS ESCAPE IN NIGHT ROBES.
Compelled to Flee from Burninr
 Dormitory.

Charlotte, N. C., Jan. s1.-Fire which broke out in the kitchen to-day de- stroyed the main dormitory, the kitchen and dining rooms and laundry and boil CT buildings of the State Normal Col lege for Girls at Greensboro. There were about three htndred students in the burned dormitory and all escaped in their night clothes without injury. Some of the students, however, had ex- ceedingly narrow escapes Two young ladies were awakened only when the flames had reached their room. Over one hundred of the students lost all their clothing. The loss is estimated at $7O,00O, with $25,000 insurance. The building is the property of the state.
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PEACE NOTE TO POWERS.
Sent Regarding the Russo-Japaness
 Controversy.

Paris, Jan. 21.-It has been learned in official quarters that the international peace commission, with headquarters at Berne, which is an adjunct of The Hague Arbitration Tribunal, has sent circular note to the powers, asking for the adoption of means to secure a settlement of the Russo-Japanese con- troversy. The note has received serious attenton from some of the governments, including, it is understood, that at Washington, which has taken steps to learn the attitude of the foreign gov- ernments towards the proposition. It is expected that France will not act upon the note, as Foreign Minister Delcasse has already taken what is con- sidered to be more effective means of exerting influence upon Russia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-22
HELD ANNUAL MEETING.
E. Fl. Mattoon Resigns ss President
 Masonic Associatfon.

The annual meeting of the Masonic Mutual Benefit association was held in Masonic hall, S7 Church street, last night.
 The reports of the officers were read and showed that the society was ap- parently in a sound financial condition.
 All the old officers were reelected ex- cept President B. H. Mattoon of Wa tertown, who resigned as president. Francis Ray of Fair Haven was elect ed president in his stead.
 A vote of condolence was extended to Mir. Mattoon on account of the trouble in which he is now involved
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BRITISH REVENUE FALLING.
Not Likely That Remission of Taxati n
 VIII he Proposed.


 London, Jan. 21.-Chancellor of the Exchequer Austen Chamberlain, reply ing to the toast His Majesty's Minis ters,' at the banquet of the Carpen- ters' company, which was held here to- night, said that unless a great change occurred within the next few months in the revenue returns, there would be little prospect of realizing the budget anticipations and that he was afraid he would not be able to propose a remis- sion of taxation during this session of parliament. He explained that the Somaliland campaign had proved to be much more costly than had been an ticipated and that the purchase and equipment of the two Chilean battle ships had been another unexpected financial Train. He hoped it would not be necessary to increase the indebted ness of the state, but said there would be special need for economy in the na- tional expenditure for some years to come.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-22
KOREAN MINISTER'S RESIGN.
Capital Quiet, but a Serious Revolt Ia
 Threatened In the south.

Seoul, Jan. 21.-This city is quiet at present Seven out of ten ministers of the Corean cabinet have resigned and four new ones have been appointed They are all neutral as regards the re- vival of the progressive independence clause which the government opposes
 A serious insurrection is threatened in the southern provinces because of off, cial oppression.
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MILES FOR THE PRESIDENCY
4 BOOM STARTS FOB HIM IN
 CHICAGO.
Club of Prominent Democrats Takes Up the sIaster-Banquet to bs Held soon at which the General viiI Make the Principal Address and be Hailed
as Bonafide Candidate.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-The Post says to- day: The Iroquois club. to which prom inent Chicago democrats belong, is pre- pairing to boom General Nelson A. Miles as the man to nominate for president on the democratic ticket this year. It was learned to-day that a committee of the club has been authorized to ar range for banquet soon at which General Miles will make the principal address and be hailed as a bona-fide candidate for the presidency. General Miles has been invited to attend and has accepted.
 The date of the banquet has not been fixed, but it will be in the near future. The Iroquois club is one of the leading democratic organizations of the west.
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SAM PARKS, CONDITION.
connned sn Hospital Ever since sem to
 prison

ossining. N. Y, Jan. 21.-safnuel Parks, the walking delegate of the New York Housesmiths' and Bridgemen' s union, convicted of extortion, is suffer- ing from lung trouble, it was stated at Sing Sing prison to-day, and has been in the hospital ever since he was brought here the second time. He is able to be about and prison officials be- lieve him in no immediate danger of death. The operation performed yester- day, in which piece of dead bone was removed srom his hand. was not of a serious nature.
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OOUNTERFEIT HALF DOLLARS
Man Arrested ia south Norwaik for
 Passing Them.

South Norwalk, Jan. 21.--Harry Lan- don, who says his home is in Philadel- phia, was arrested here to-day and locked up on a charge of having in his possession and passing counterfeit half dollars. Landon. according to the po- lice, passed the bad coins on merchants, receiving in change good money. When arrested eight of the imitation coins were found in his possession.
 The commercials, which are poor ones, bear the dates 1873, 1877, 1890 and 1892.
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PAST K. T. COMMANDERS.
Annual HIseting of ssociasion in Hart
 ford Officers Elected

Hartford, Jan. 21.-The annual meet ing of the Past Grand Commanders association Knights Templar, of Con- necticut was held to-day at the Hart = ford club. There was a banquet at 1:30, followed by a business session. at which Past Grand Commander Charles B. Ware, of this city, presided. Off, eers were elected as follows: President Costello Lippitt, of Norwich; vice. president Christian Swartz, of South Norwalk; secretary and treasurer, Eli c. Birdsey, of Meriden.
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MARYLAND SENATORIAL FIGHT.
siii Another BaIIot at Annaroii. With
 out nm Election.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 21.-In the joint session of the Maryland legislature to- day the ballot for United States senator was:
 Characterization Rayner, sG; John Walter Smith, 30; Bernard Carter, Il; E. E. Jackson, 5; Joshua Miles, 4.
 Republicans-Louis E. McComas. SS.
 It will require 6S votes to elect.
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Shipping Neyys.

New York. Jan. 1.-sailed: Steamer La
 Inisfrahull. Jan. 21-Passed: Steamer Mongolian New York for Glasgow.
 Havre, Jan 21.--Arrived: Steamer La Savoie, New York. tonian, Boston for Manchester.
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ROOSEVELT GETS FLORIDA.

Solid Delegation for Him to Repubit.
 can National Convention.
 Washington, Jan. 21.-Delegates to the Republican National convention, se- lected yesterday Florida. are unit for President Roosevelt. In each dis trict resolutions of instruction for the president were adopted. To-day the president was in receipt of telegrams from every convention and from ma jority of the elected delegates, pledging support in positive terms.
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Jetrords laaslly oute,asss. Knnneax.

Philadelphia, Jan 21.-Yank Kenney, of New York, essayed to go six rounds with Jim Jeffords, of California, to- night at the Broadway Athletic club, but was so far outclassed that the ref cree ended the fight thirty seconds be- fore the first round was to have ended. kenney was knocked down four times and was all but out when the referee stopped
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choynaki and Carter H el d 10 tho Grand

Boston. Jan. 21.-The carrying out of
 the plan of the Boston police board to-
 stoD all boxing exhibitions and alleged
 prize fighting in this city resulted to-1
 day in the holding sor the grand jun
 of Joe Choynski and 'Kid' Garter, who
 were found probably guilty of having committed mutual assault. Choynski
 and Carter were arrested Tuesday night
 lat the Criterion Athletic club after the former had been knocked out by Carter in the arst round. Eight others were
 arrested on the charge of aiding and
 abetting a prize fight. Tn court to-day these defendants waived examination and were held for the grand jury. Bail for all was placed at $500.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-22
CaIi to Yale Man.

Ithaca, N. Y, Jan 21.--Rev. Edward A. George. of Willimantic, Conn, has been chosen pastor of the First Pres byterian church of Ithaca. He is a graduate of Yale university and Yale Divinity school.
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Gail tn sxrnnnsa pnntar.

South Norwalk, Jan. 21.-At a meet ing of the members of the South Nor- walk Congregational church tonight a unanimous call was extended to Rev. Levin F. Buell., D. D., of Syracuse, N. Y.
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Dowie Sails for Australia.

San Francisco, Jan. 21.-John Alexan- der Dowie and his party sailed for Aus tralia on the steamer Sonona to-day.
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w. z. Dodge Left STOOD poo.

New York, Jan. 21.-The late William E. Dodge left an estate valued at ST. 113,S9S, according to the report of an appraiser filed to-day.
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sTARIN COMES AND LEAVES.
After Dischargtng Cargo She Departs
 for New York

Bridgeport, Jan. 21.A tug took the steamer John H. starin in tow this noon and started with her for New Ha- ven. where the cargo will be unloaded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-22

The John H. Starin arrived in New cargo was discharged. She left to-day in consort with the sister Starin steam CT, Glen Island, for New York. There she will be dry docked in the Starin shipbuilding yard on Staten Island.
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PUGILrSTs HELD.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-22
BIGGER CAMPAIGN FORCE.
AduisOry. Lac and Finance Commit
tees Decided on By Republicans.

AT meeting Of the Republican County Com
mittee in the United Charities Building last
night. with Charles H. Murray. president, IN the
and provide for advisory law and finance COM
m!ttees OF greater power and scope than the
present rules allow. The members of these COM
mittees will be appointed early next week. Mr.
Murray refused to give the names of those who
will be appointed. but it may be stated that the
three committees will be of the strongest kind
On the advisory committee men have consented
to serve who are OF the highest standard. Ac-
ceptances have been received from men who
have served as Cabinet officers United States
Senator'S Congressman and from others of ma
be members of national reputation as lawyers
and on the finance committee those who are
known powers I'm the world OF finance. The
place of treasurer of the county committee will
probably be filed early next week
The enlargement of the county committee is
to eliminate the idea that it Is close corpora
ton. The membership will be enlarged from 216
to 500. The annual dues will be reduced from
SO to $40. This will make IL a more catholic
and broader guaged body. The plans will be-
come effective before the campaign this fall.
vided for need not be members of the county
committee now constituted.
The contest in the XXIXth District between
Alexander T. Mason and Alderman Ware rival
candidates for executive member from the dis
trict, on motion of ex-Justice Julius NJ MAYER
pointed by the Chair Alderman Wares friends
made a formal protest, but the motion was car
ried. It Is understood that Mason IS to be rec
ognized the leader.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-22
DELIRIOUS, HE ESCAPES.
Patient, Temperature 104, Climbs
Do5cn Hospital Fire Escape.

While in a delirium from fever. James Moran
Hood Wright Hospital yesterday, clad only in a
nightshirt. and down fire escape to the street
He was captured soon afterward.
Moran has pneumonia, and was taken to the
hospital about week ago. Yesterday his tenn
perature rose TO 1o4. and as he delirious il
was decided TO give him alcohol sponge bath
In spite of his delirium Moran overheard the
physicians and nurses talking. Screens were
placed about his cot, which near the win
dow, and when the attendants left the patient
for moment he jumped from the bed, opened
the window near him and climbed out. The
ward is on the second floor. In his delirium
and fear he did not to mind the cold air.
He soon gained the ground and started TO run
toward the North River.
Frank eastman, saloonkeeper at No. o2i
West ed-and-thirty-frst-st.. and two
men who were in the saloon caught Moran near
Broadway. He fought desperately. but finally
his strength left him and he was carried back
to the saloon. He received several drinks OF
brandy, and then, clothed only in a pair OF old
rubber boots and overcoat, he was carried
hack TO the hospital
The clerk was astonshed and angry at first
when he saw the party, for no report of the es-
cape had been made. He thought Moran was
newcomer. The bath was not given him. His
for the time.
It was said at the hospital last night that the
adventure would probably not count against
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-22
UNDERWOOD HEARS COMMITTEE.
Promises Commuters Remedy for Grievances
Conditions Already Improved.

President Underwood of the Erie Railroad met
a. luncheon yesterday in the Midday Club the
grievance committee OF commuters who
deavorng get better train service for those that
live in New-Jersey and do business in this city.
The committee consists OF Mayor ID. Fellows Platt.
William Dulles jr. Donald Mackay, J. Frank Hal
lowell and Charles Benner. al Of Englswood. y. =.
The meeting lasted over two hours. President
Underwood told the reasons for the numerous
breakdowns snd eKasperating delays OF the last
few months and what measures are being adopted
70 overcome them Chief among the difficulties
Mr.. Underwood said, the lack OF skilled labor
ard delays not the fault Of the railroad in the
delivery of new rolling stock and other improve
ments contracted for. Two new ferry boats OF
modern design which 20 replace the unsafe
and entioualed boats now used, Should have been
delivered sorse time ago These would be put in
commission in Eehrasry, he saic, when the repairs
10 the ferry houses you'd be finished.
The committee explained their grievances, and
called the presidents attention 10 defects OF which
he heard for the first time. Mr.. Underwood said
that most OF their complaints BILE. and
promised 20 remedy them soon possible.
The train service. the committee says. has been
much improved in the last two days. thanks in
great part 10 the withdrawal OF twenty trains
from tie local service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-22
TONNE VISITS Parker.
admits He Thinks Well of the
Judge-Discusses Bryan.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIsUNE.l

Albany, Jan. 21.-Clothed with the authority
of an envoy extraordinary and quitting his for.
mer political master, William Jennings Bryan
Mt the railroad station, Charles A Towne paid
a brief visit to Albany to-day. hobnobbed with
Chief Judge Parker. exchanged words of wis
dom with his political friends, the Tam
many representatives. and then departed. While
he tarried Mr.. Towne sought and obtained sew
eral interviews. He had words OF wisdom TO dis
pense regarding Mr.. Bryan. declaring that the
free silver leader had not returned from his visit
TO royalty with any notion Of debating TO the
Democratic party on the question of the Kan
sas City platform. and that Mr. Bryan able
to speak for himself. an assertion that was not
doubted
Then Mr.. Towne went to the extent OF admit
ting: II think very we'll OF Judge Parker"
Next he took UP the burden of the distracting
message that has been frequently borne the
Democrats at the State Capitol recently. assert
ing tina. in the West the Hearst sentiment was
growing with the days. that 1t serious and
likely to be serious. Finally Mr.. Towne de-
fined himself "a locker in Venice and
student of the affairs of men," Having achieved
this definition and several interviews. Mr.. Towne
followed Mr.. Bryan to New-York the next
train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-22
FUNERAL OF GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN.
Service Private Because Of Dead Mans Pc
ouliar Religious Views.

After Il musical service held in the undertaking
establishment of the Stephen Merritt ErnbaIming
Institute. in West Twenty-third-st. yesterday at
ternoon. the body OF George Francis Train
buried IN Greenwood Cemetery. The funeral ser
vices were private The pallbearers Were j. Lloyd
Thomas Moses King, DR., Carleton Simon. Dr.
Hannaford White. Charles Montgomery and Clark
Bell. The only member of Mr.. Trains family pres
ent at the services was Mrs Susan NJ. T. Gulager
OF New-Rochelle.
DR.. White. who represented the Society for
Psychical Research. said that the reason why the
services were private was that 1t was not thought
fair 10 admit the public. who might think Mr..
Trains ideas of religion were queer The result OF
Carleton Simon. which is to be made, have
bearing the disposition of SlSoo0,0oo worth
of real estate in Omaha. a cable message OF con-
doence read from Clifton Robinson. NJ. P.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-22
RISKS LIFE FOR DOG.
Woman Jumps Before Trolley Car
to SAGE Spaniel.

In trying 10 save the life Of a dog which
stood in the way of trolley car on the South
ern Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Kate
Klinge, OF No. 112 Oppressive, ran onto the
tracks and tried to pull the animal away The
dog was killed, but Mrs. Klinge was thrown
aside by the fender and escaped alive. though
her arm was broken and she was badly cut and
bruised.
The dog, a water spaniel was the property OF
a Wall Street broker, by whom Mrs Hinges
son. Walter. is employed. She had been caring
for il for year. Mrs Klinge had crossed the
tracks when the dog became confused and stood
in the way of the car. She jumped back and
tried to push the doz TO one side, but she could
not move him before the car struck them both
Mrs Klnge was knocked unconscious. and after
being attended by an ambulance surgeon from
Lincoln Hospital, she was taken home.