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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
KANSAS WHEAT
OLD And NEW
THE STATE ALMOST BARE OF OLD
CROP SUPPLIES.
With the Weather Very Dry and the
Growing Winter Wheat Backward
Southwestern Millers Had Re-
markably Prosperous Year-Much
Flour Consumed.
Special to The Journal.


Kansas City, Jan. 1S.-The Kansas
wheat situation is rather startling. The
state raised, a big crop, farmers, elevator
men and millers knew it and proceeded to
sell and move it as fast as they could.
This desire to sell and to move the crop
has kept up to the present time. The last
three weeks the weather has been perfect,
roads dry and cars plenty at most points.
This has caused big receipts, which will
likely continue for short WHILE as farm
ers and dealers are still at it. The move
ment has caused the wheat to be shipped
out faster than the trade in general has
realized, and now after careful inquiry it
develops that not over rs per cent of the
wheat crop is still in farmers hands il,
Kansas. s5*
Millers in Kansas have had the most re-
markable experience in their history,
most of them. running to full capacity day
and night, selling flour everywhere, some
export. A large amount was also sold to
eastern middle states like Illinois, Indi~
ana, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky. Or
account of such a large crop and SO much
money in the hands of Kansas farmers
they are consuming a larger amount OF
flour than ever before.
The trade is still good. Quite frequent.
ly miller make sales of flour which net
| Is cents to 81 per barrel profit. In ad.
dition to this big local milling trade the
demand for Kansas wheat from the mills
in the northwest, central states, st. Louis
and Tennessee is enormous:
| As it now stands Kansas cannot spare
Fanny more wheat for export. No damage
has been done to speak of. A cold SNAP
now would cause a lot of damage. 1t is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
CALL FOR THE
CONVENTION
Chairman Jones of the Democrat
ic National Committee Issues
Formal Announcement.

Washington, Jan. 18.-The follow
ing official call was issued to-day for
the assembling of the democratic ma
tional convention at st. Louis, July 6
next:
national committee having met in the city
1904, has appointed Wednesday, the 9Th
day of July. 1904 as the time, and chosen
st. Louis, Mo-, as the place for holding
the democratic national convention.
Each. state is entitled to representation
therein equal to double the number Of its
senators and representatives in the con-
gress of the United States, and each ter
ritory, Alaska, Indian Territory and the
District of Columbia shall have six dele
gates.
All democratic citizens of the United
States who can unite with us in the effort
for pure, economical and constitutional
government, are cordially invited to join
us in sending delegates to the convention
james X. Jones. Chairman.
c. A. Walsh, Secretary.
The chairman has announced the
personnel Of the committe of arrange
ments andh as called a meeting of that
committee for Feb. 2 next at the
Southern hotel, ST. Louis.
The memberso # he committee are
James K. Jones, chairman ex-officio;
William X. Stone, vice chairman ex-
officio; J. M. Guffey, Pennsylvania; d
j. Campau, Michigan: n. E. Mack
New York: J. G. Johnson, Kansas;
John r. Mclean, Ohio; J. M. Head
Tennessee; John E. Osborne, Wyom-
| ing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
GHOULS ARE
ARRESTED
Men Who Robbed Victims of the
Iroquois Fire Are
II. Locked Up.

Chicago, Jan. discharged. with
robbing the dead and dying at the
Iroquois theater fire, three men have
been placed under arrest by the Chi
cago police. The first of the alleged
ghouls to be captured was Louis Wiz,
keeper Of the Illinois saloon, located
at Dearborn and Randolph streets, a
few doors from the main entrance of
the theater. 1t is charged that Wiz
robbed the body of dying woman,
Mrs. E. J. Trask, the afternoon Of the
fire, securing $199, which, it is al
legged, was. divided among four men,
three Of whom are under arrest.
The police>claim to have received
confessions from all three men. The
other two arrested are Charles Con
way, said to have received $780, and
Thomas Mccarthy alleged to, have
been given $3.50. The fourth man,
still at large, is stranger who was
given SIP. He is said to be a travelling
man from st. Louis.
It is said that Will confessed that
$210 was taken from the body Of Mrs.
Trask when she was carried, dying,
into the saloon. The money was
handed to Wiz by physician at
tending the woman. Wiz is reported
to have given $11 to the police and
to- have told them it was all she had.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
CHURCHES NEGLECTFUL
DR.. Gunsaulus breaches Strong Ser
mon on the IrOuuOis Fire.


Chicago, Jan. 18.-"Our pulpits-
mine with the rest-havea had too
much to say about the New Jerusalem
and not enough concerning the vital
needs of Chicago.
~ have neglected my, duty. have
seen abuses, lawlessness-all pervad-
ing and unrebuked--neglige in
competency and carelessness in pub
lie; life, and have not lifted my voice
against them. Hereafter, with Gods
help, I will do my full duty as a
Citizen" 800, -. .-.
10 This public confession and promul-
cation of a future course of. action
was made yesterday by the Rev.
Frank Gunsaulus, pastor of Central
church, preaching for the first time
since the fire in the Iroquois theater
in which his nephew lost his life.
Z Public sentiment is to blame
says DR.. Gunsaulus. 1--WE might put
the mayor, the aldermen, the build
ing department, theater managers
and all the stage hands in prison, but
without a permanent change in pub
lie, sentiment we should accomplish
nothing. Don't blame the mayor and
the aldermen. Blame those that elect
them.
Remove unsafe things. Do not
permit them to exist. mean not alone
! unsafe theaters-but unsafe churches
unsafe officials, unsafe educationy un.
safe politics.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
PLANS ARE LAID
TO BEAT TEDDY
New York and Pennsylvania Re.
publicans Propose to Send
Uninstructed Delegates.
Senator Quay Thinks Roosevelt
Will Be Nominated Despite
Eastern Opposition.
Nav York Sun Special Service.

NaW 1oTh Shi 0PocAoA ooANAoo'
Washington, Jan. 1S.--That neither
the New York nor the Pennsylvania
republican state convention will In
struct for President Roosevelt is the
story heard here by anti-Roosevelt re-
publicans. 1t is repeated by the sena-
tors and representatives from other
states as reliable information, but no
one can trace it to it's source. SO per-
sistently is the>rumor circulated that 1t
has come to be accepted as a fact, and
there is reason to believe that strong
effort will be made in both conven-
lions to prevent instructions.
Senator Plat, who returned from
Aiken, S. c., yesterday, says New York
delegates will be instructed for Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Senator Quay, when
asked about the report, said that he
had heard nothing about it, At the
same time Well-known PennsylVanlans,
who are in the confidence of the lead
ers, say that the keystone state ma
chine Is not irrevocably committed to
Roosevelt, and If it should become
clear in June that the president was
not available, the delegates would be
free to choose some other candidate.
This means, if it means anything,
that the delegates will be left free to
follow their inclinations when they get
to the convention, and they could only
be left free If they were uninstructed.
! It is evident that matters instead
OF getting in a more satisfactory cond1-
ton for the president are, getting
steadily worse. If Pennsylvania should
fail to instruct, 1t would be taken as
evidence that the persons who have
been struggling with Quay to prevent
him from espousing the cause Of the
president had made considerable head
way. It was only a week ago that
friends of the president were planning
to make Colonel Quay the administra-
ton manager. Colonel Quay has: said
however, that he thinks Roosevelt
will be the nominee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
WASHINGTON NOTES
Capital City Happenings of Interest
to- the Northwest.
From Tha JournoI p,reou Co1orado P,ii1dino

SaIltal Clty happenings Ol Interest
to- the Northwest.
From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,
Washington.
Washington, Jan. 1S.-Eugene G..
Hay came over from New York this
morning, accompanied by T. e.
Byrnes, and saw the president on a
routine matter relating to the APP
praiser's office. He returns to New
York about Wednesday. Byrnes
starts for home tomorrow. ]!
! Anthony M. Matz was to-day ap-
| pointed fourth-class postmaster at
| Ivanhoe, Mimi, vice J. A. Wisniewski,
! Syverin Welson, carrier, with Nels
S. Swenson, substitute, have been ap-
pointed to fill vacancies on route No.
| i, FOsston, Mimi; also Svend G. For
seth, carrier, with E. P. Nygaard sub
stitute, on route No. 1, Halsted, Mimi.
Senator Clapp to Speak.
Senator Clapp has accepted an in
vitation to make an address at the
Garfield club banquet in Duluth,
Feb. II.
Appointments for South Dakota.
The South Dakota delegation is to
have a conference with the president
| tonight. 1t is understood they are to
discuss foreign appointments for
South Dakota and the administration
of the Indian reservation in that
statle, particularly with reference to
filling the vacancy for superintendent
at Yankton. :..." 81.
Representative Volstead has rec
commended Emma Joel for postmaster
at Hanley Falls and Anthony M. Matz
at Ivanhoe.
The house Indian committee to-day
considered the Burke bill for a ces-
sion Of a portion of the Rosebud
lands in South Dakota. The most i'm
portant feature proposed, not to re-
quire consent of Indians, was adopted
by vote Of II 70 2. ....-.
Superintendent. Davis, the. Fort Tot
ten, n. D., Indian agent, is here to
consult with Colonel Jones about
grazing leases on the reservation and
other matters. -7 =
Representative Buchanan has intro:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
MEN WEREN'T THERE
Should Have Been On Hand to Lower
Fire Curtain.

Chicago, Jan. 1S. - The first
definite testimony showing negligence
on the part of the men in charge of
the Iroquois stage curtains developed
to-day. John F. Dougherty, en-
ployed at the Iroquois theater as an
extra hand to assist on the fly floor OF
the theater was the witness.
did you try to lower the asbestos
curtain on the day of the fire?" he
was asked.
Yes, man came running over and
said to lower the asbestos curtain, for
there was a fire. I ran to it and tried
to lower it, but it was heavy, and when
some one jostled me my hand was
caught. Some one else came and
pulled down the rope and released me
and showed me out of the way
DO you mean to say that you ran
from the back of the stage to the
front, grabbed the rope to- lower the
asbestos curtain and tried to do SO be-
fore the regular men in charge of the
curtain could reach it," queried Depu-
ty Coroner Buckley.
IT guess that is so,' admitted
Dougherty. Witness said he knew the
men in charge Of the three curtains
but did not know where they were
when the fire broke out and the call
came for the curtain.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
RUSSIA FEARS
INTERFERENCE
Continued from First Page.
days more. If they are unsatisfac-

days more. If they are unsatisfac-
tory, japan will act, n
The Japanese have confidence in
their army and navy. They believe
that, in the event of a national disas-
ter, Great Britain or the United States
would intervene to preserve the bal
ance of power in Asia. There has
been a remarkable growth of pro-
British and pro-American sentiment.
1t is understood that Japan has re-
ceived communication from Russia
to the effect that she will respect the
rights and privileges already acquired
by the powers in Manchuria under
existing treaties with China, on con-
dition that these rights and privileges
do not prejudice Russia's future re-
lations with Manchuria. M oreoyer,
Russia will not allow the establish
ment of foreign settlements in that
territory. These reservations are re-
garded as multiplying the value of the
Russian assurances.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
ANNA HELD TO
SUE CHICAGO
Has "sooch a Way Wiz Her.
That She Resents Closing
Of Theater.
Was to Have Opened at the I'LL
/ nois Tonight and Will Ask
Damages.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York, Jan. 1S.-Florenz Zieg-
field, Jr., has consulted his attorney,
A. H. Hummel, for the purpose of
bringing suit for damages alleged to
have been sustained by him thru the
closing Of the Chicago theaters in con-
sequence of the Iroquois disaster.
Other New York managers, it is re-
ported, may follow his example.
Nam selle Napoleon" with Anna
Held as star, which is controlled by
Mr.. Ziegfeld. had been booked at the
Illinois theater for three weeks begin
ming tonight, but the engagement was
Cancelled in accordance with the or
ders of the Chicago authorities.
II am not sure yet how my suit will
be brought" Mr.. Ziegfeld said, "but
have been informed that the Illinois
theater has compiled with all the re-
quirements of the law and that there
is no reason why we should not open
tonight"
Mr.. Frohman also has notified the
Chicago managers that he will hold
| them responsible for any losses en-
tailed upon him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
@CZAR WILL ACT HIMSELF
Audience with Japanese Minister Ar.
ranged-DiplomacY Has Failed.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 1S.-The jap
anese minister to Russia will be re-
ceived in special audience by the car
at Tsarkoe-Selo to-day. Great sig
nifcance is attached to the incident as
pointing to a possible early settle
ment. a. So - ",.
The Japanese note has not helped to
fortify optimistic anticipations. - AS
long as there was room for further
negotiations, Russian diplomacy
helped Russia to gain time. But
Japan having given a final answer to
the latest Russian note, will not, it is
expected wait indefinitely for a de-
cision on Russia's part.
There is said to be a good deal of ir-
ritation in st. Petersburg over the
failure Of Russian diplomacy. It is
recognized that the conclusion Of the
Chinese American treaty has material
ly affected Russia's prestige.
It is reported that Russia stands in
greater fear at the present moment OF
the United States than of Great
Britain. r
Another source of chagrin is the in
different attitude of France.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
WAR COUNCIL IN SESSION
China's F1rmness Has. Complicated
Russian ARRANGEMENTS.

Port Arthur, Jan. 1S.-The public
here is strongly in favor of war.
China's firmness- in reoccupying Muk-
den has complicated Russia's arrange
ments for the defense of Manchuria.
It doubles the difficulties of guarding
the long line of communication be-
tween the boundaries and the coast
line.
There are about 100000 Russian
troops in Manchuria. Half Of them
are employed in guarding the rail-
way, which is 1000 versts long (1,32O
miles). The council of war is sit
ting daily. The troops are all quiet
| and restrained. The feeling is intense
among all classes. :, ~
The Japanese banks are rapidly clos
ing up their accounts in Manchuria
and are stopping business. z
Japan is seeking for agents in Man
churia and Korea to supply the gov
eminent with information of the Rus
sian movements > in view of the hur-
ried departure of the Japanese resi-
dents. ..,.- 80, ..r st.
| The Russian occupation of Sin-Min-
Tun, thirty miles west of Mukden, is
now reported to be, an accomplished
fact. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
THE ROOSEVELT PROGRAM
This Correspondent Declares Quay
viii Fight on Teddy's Side.
Neu York Sun Specisl Service,

Will Fight on Teddy's Side.
New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, Jan. 1S.-A Washington
special to the Chronicle Dem.) says
President Roosevelt evidently is
alarmed at the bellicose attitude Of
Senator Hanna's friends. He is get
ting ready for fight. Senator Quay,
Who was in Philadelphia few days
ago, too sick and weak to retain solid
food, is back in Washington prepared
to assume command of the presidents
forces. Circumstances have combined
to- compel the president to place all Of
his reliance upon Quay's political sa-
gacity and experience. Quay was not
his choice when he undertook to pick
a. man for the important post of po-
lftical adviser. First he asked Hanna
to accept and Hanna refused. Then
he sent for Governor Murray Crane of
Massachusetts and tried to draft him,
but Mr.. Crane was too, much EN-
crossed with personal business affairs.
Next Secretary Root was requested to
step in and fill the gap vacated by
Hanna and Crane, but he, too, de-
., Ciined.
Il The Presidents Predicament
The president found himself in the
unfortunate position Of having to re-
" upon the politicians of his cabinet
and he realized that he was In a bad
way. Just when or under what cir
cumstances Senator Quay Injected
himself into the presidents political
affairs is not clear. 1t was discovered
soon after the senator returned from
Florida, whittier he fled to escape the
opportunities Of Pennsylvania repub-
licans, who desired him to support
Hanna for president, that he was max.
ing nightly visits to the White House
and sitting up with the president un'
til past midnight. He continued those
yistS until ha became sick. He re.
sumed them last night. -.
The cure affected in Quay's case was
little short of marvellous. Friday ne
ate a roll and drank a glass of milk
operated on him with q. stomach
pump. Saturday he heard that Hanne
was in washington, and before moor
the Pennsylvania boss was emerging
from carriage in front Of the ex
ecutive office. He remained will
the president nearly an hour on tn
occasion of that visit and returned tt
the White House later in the day ant
remained several hours.
Quay Urges an Attack.
Quay is urging the president t.
adopt aggressive tactics. 1t is salt
that he was responsible for the figh
in Ohio by which Foraker is endeavor
ing to secure q Roosevelt delegation
from that state. To give color to tn
charge that Hanna was wlthholdln
the call for the national convention TO
personal advantages. Quay ordere'
Senator Penrose to call the republican
state convention Of Pennsylvania re
CARELESS of the national call, and Pen
rose adroity let it be known that nj
haste was due to the desire of the re
publicans of Pennsylvania to nam
Roosevelt delegates.
Quay believes Hanna is a candidat
and will bend all of his energies here
after to impress upon the president
friends the necessity Of state con
ventions instructing national delegate
to support the president. Pennsyl
yania will start the ball rolling.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
STRUGGLE-IN KOREA
Russian and Japanese Agents En-
deavOr to Control Emperor.


deavor to Control Emperor.
Seoul. Jan. 18.-An armored train,
with quick firing guns from the ships,
is ready to be used on the railway
between Chemulpho and Seoul.
There is now the keenest struggle
for ascendancy oYSr the Korean en-
peror. Miss Sontag, Russian, who
is a sisterin-law of the predecessor
Of M. Pavloff, the Russian minister,
and who is really a diplomatic agent,
is working against Lady ON, who is
pro-Japanese. A Peddlers' guild, near
ly all the members; of which are
Japanese, has been, enrolled. The Sc
cret police are terrifying the inhabi-
tants and extorting, money.
1t is said that the Korean generals
have informed the emperor that if
he remains in the palace the troops,
who are loyal otherwise, will depose
him. THE emperor has assured the
mikado that. he will not fee, but the
court OFFICIALS are P3tting their valu-
ab1es in care of theselectric company
an American concern, so that they will
be guarded by American: marines. y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
P. o. INVESTIGATIONS
Senator Hale Defends the Administration
AGAINST Democratic Attacks.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Resolutions look
ing. to an investigation by congress Of
the postoffice department were laid before
the senate today, and Mr.. Hale (Maine)
addressed that body in defense Of the adj
ministration and on the democratic criti-
cism Of the sufficiency Of the BristoW in
quiry. -.
He declared there never had been SO
ruthless an investigation as that which
exposed the postoffce frauds: BY general
consent, he said, all resolutions on the
subject will be sent to the committee on
postoff1ces and postroads, and the chair
man. has given assurance that they win
be reported promptly. -...- =
TO CURE A COLD~IN ONE DAY q
Take Laxative 9Bromo *Qunne Tablets. All
druggists refund tthe money if 1t fails ito cure.
n. ". Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-18
HATTIE PITCHER
IN MILLER'S JAIL
LIGHT MAY BE BREAKING ON
MYSTERIOUS CRIMES.
Other Arrests to Be Made in the South
Dakota Town for the Night Assault
on Quick, the Drug Clerk-Love
Affair May Be Behind the Whole
Scandal. d.. .'-..,
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. .
Miller S. D., Jan. 1s.-The revolver
showed the sheriff on the prairie by Miss
Hattie Pitcher has been identified as the
one she took from Clinton Crabtree's store
the afternoon before the shooting. She
has promised confession to-day to Mrs.
Sedan Of st. Lawrence and to the sheriff's
wife.
Miller, s. D., Jan. 1S.-Pretty Hattie
Pitcher. the school teacher, who was
mysteriously wounded by pistol bullet
on the night Wilbur Quirk, the clerk at
Collins drug store, was held up, is in
Jail, accused Of direct completely in the
attempted robbery. y :.
| 1t is intimated that the young woman
may have had the assistance of we'll
known persons in her alleged crime. The
| warrant upon which she was arrested
Yesterday was sworn to by half dozen
prominent business men, and accuses
Miss Pitcher saof assault with intent to
commit felony and with administering
ether ,to<Wilbur Quirk to- enable herself
and other persons unknown to commit
robbery. ST ,xy~
Sensations Yet toacor1e. ~ 49,.
Startling developments likely to involve
with Miss Pitcher men who have not be-
fore been mentioned in connection with
| the case, the authorities say, can be eX-
pected.
|
led the officer along the railroad track to
a point half a mile east of town and there
told him where to find a revolver. = This
he secured and Miss Pitcher told him that
1t was with that weapon she, was shot in
| the right shoulder
! Drops Of human blood made q trail from
the rear Of the drug store to the Henshaw
hotel. She says this blood was not drawn
by the bullet that struck her. 50
She declared that the shooting was &C.
cidental, but refused to answer when
asked where she was when wounded.
Saturday she declared it was at the Hen
shaw hotel, but now she declines to talk
of it. s-......-... i.-.-..-.
J. Confessions Promised.
The authorities say that confessions
will soon be secured, not alone from the
pretty prisoner, but also from sources the
knowledge of which will startle the town
More arrests may be made soon.
Wilbur Quirk. after his experience OF
being drugged, bound. gagged and tied tt
an iron post by masked assailants, has
gone to his home at Highmore. Several
weeks ago he all but lost his eyes by ar
explosion.
A suggestion that his assaiants wanted
to satisfy a grudge against Quirk rather
than rob the store has been advanced. II
is commended by some that bitter rivalry
; for the favor of a woman might have
caused the attack. .