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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-30

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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-30
John WossunQ the Harness.
Moker dnd Sdddler.

Having moved TO my new building
on West Newton street, l am now pre-
on short notice. also keep on hand
n first-c,a ss stock OF Harness, Saddles,
Whips, Laprobcs, etc which will al
way be sold ut the lowest prices. Re-
pairing given special attention. Give
me n call at my new place.
JOnN WAsaUNG.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-30

Prices in stylish headwcar will aston
ish you at the South Side Millinery Ba
zaar. Call in and see.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-30
ITEMS.

We are having quitoasnow storm
today.
Omcr Boyer is spending Christ
mas with ifiends aud relatives on
the Grayois.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-12-30

More Kash for l'urs and Hides than
anybody. MASON & PRICE, The Only
Butchers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
STERNBERG COMPLIMENTS
AMERICAN DIPLOMACY FOR
PREVENTING CONFEDERATION

Philadelphia Pa, Feb. 22-Baron Her
man Speck Won Sternberg, the German
Ambassador to the United States, upon
whom the University Of Pennsylvania to-
day conferred the degree of Doctor of
Laws. was the principal speaker at the
regular monthly meeting tonight of the
American Academy of Political and Social
Science at the New Century drawing
room
A large audience greeted the Baron
when h" vas presented by Professor l.
S. Rowe. president of the academy The
subject Of his address was 1.-The Ger
macs as Colonizers." He closed his ad-
dress by briefly touching on the situation
in the far East, and his complimentary
reference to the Washington Government
was warmiy received.
Grave fear and alarm was expressed
by all concerned in the steadily growing
trade of the far East. when the war
clouds out there were threatening to
burst. 1t was the far-seeing, eye of the
Washington Government which saved
China from chaos and dismemberment
during the Boxer troubles in 1900. New
flames again threatened to arise from the
still smoldering ashes.
But IN the right moment we again see
the same ever-watchful Government rise
and invite the Powers of the world to act
in concert so as to preserve the integrity
Of China and to prevent a conflagration,
the limit Of which no human mind would
be able to foretell Through this strong
and able stroke not only the Powers at
peace. but also those engaged in war will
reap the greatest benefits. and it is to be
hoped that the vast and increasing
Chinese trade will develop undisturbed."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
MINISTER HAS A RELAPSE.
Friends of the Reverend Doctor
NiccolIs Alarmed.

The Reverend Doctor 8. ]. Niccolls Of
the Second Presbyterian Church. who was
reported improved last Saturday. suffered
relapse, and though his condition is
said to be not very serious. his friends are
alarmed.
Doctor Niccolls is said to be suffering
from a severe attack Of the grip. which
he contracted about a week ago. The
pulpit at the Second Presbyterian Church
Sunday was supplied by the Reverend
Doctor c. A. Dickey of Philadelphia.
Members Of the family said last night
that Doctor Niccolls's fever had been
about 1o3, but the attending physician
found no complications.
At the meeting of the Presbyterian Min
isters' Club yesterday all present were
greatly concerned because Of q report
which had been circulated to the effect
that Doctor Niccolls had an attack OF
pneumonia. This, however, is denied by
mis- physician. Doctor P. 9. Robinson.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
RUSSIA AND AMERICA PLAN
TO SEND SHIPS TO ORIENT.
United States Government Feels
That More Warships Are
G:eded, but Fears to
Awaken Old World
Suspicious.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Naval officers are
considering earnestly the strengthening Of
the American Aslatic feet in view of the
vast interests of this country in the Phil
ippines and in China and in Korea, and
the probability that disturbances may
necessitate their protection at any time.
At the same tine that the fleet is re-
sarded as too small. there is a desire to
avoid exciting the suspicious of the Old
World Powers lest this Government may
be put in the false light of interfering in
the Eastern struggle. notwithstanding our
declaration Of absolute neutrality 4
high naval officer tonight said:
The need of increasing the Asiatic fleet
has been long felt. 1t was intended that
the new battleship Ohio. building at the
Union Iron Works San Francisco. should
be sent to the Asiatic station in the spring
and that she should be followed there by
the armored cruiser South Dakota and
the protected cruiser Milwaukee. as soon
as these vessels are completed. The Ohio.
however. will not be ready before autumn
and We are now considering the dispatch
within the next month or two of an ad-
ditional battleship. 1t has been suggested
that the Iowa be selected for this mission,
but no decision has been reached. She is
now receiving rush repairs at the New
York Navy Yard
In addition, the Tacoma. which was
commissioned short time ago and is
getting ready for sea. has been tenta-
lively selected to go to Asia as the re-
lief of one of the vessels of the cruiser
squadron. but under present circumstances
ces. it is probable that none of the cruiser
squadron will be brought home now, how
ever many ships are added to it.
1T has also been suggested that the
New York. now at Panama, be returned
to the Asiatic station and that she make
the cruise with the Tacoma. This is un-
decided, and the uncertainty of the Pan
ANA situation. together with the fact
that the New York is due for a thorough
overhauling, rather initiates against send
ing that vessel to join Admiral Eyans's
fleet.
so rapidly are events in the far East
moving that it is impossible to say one
day what move on the Asiatic station
the next days development may demand"
Rear Admiral Evans has cabled the
Navy Department expressing wish to
remain in the far East for the present,
in the event that the Kentucky is not to
be brought home when repaired. He feels
that the situation is extremely important
out there, and for this reason offers to re-
main, although his time Of sea duty is
up next month and the plan is for him
to return to New York in his flagship. The
department has cabled him. leaving the
matter entirely to his own judgment.
In the event that Admiral, Evans de-
cides to return. new orders will be issued
Immediately assigning him to the presi-
dency Of the Lighthouse Board. Rear
Admiral Philip H. Cooper. now command
ing the cruiser squadron of the Asiatic
fleet. will be named as his successor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
His Subjects Begin Observance OF
Lent With More Than Gus
tomary Rigor.
LONG WAR IS PREDICTED.
Novoe Vremya Declares Delay in
Extensive Military Opera
tions Is Inevitable
Storms in Siberia.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 2,.-Carnival week
closed Saturday night. and yesterday all
classes of the populace, from the highest
to the lowest, began the observance OF
Lent with even more than customary rig
or. doing penance and praying for the sue
cess of the Russian arms.
The Car will pass the week fasting at
the Winter Palace. and Immediately after
wards the court will remove to Tsarskoe-
Seioe. the Cars favorite abode.
Their Majesties and their children at
tended divine service in the chapel of the
Winter Palace this morning from to II.
and will do so daily this week. At in
the evening they Joined the Dowager En-
press at the Anitchkov Palace at SIM
liar service On February 26 the Car will
go to confession and visit the imperial
tofnbs in the fortress of SIS. Peter and Paul
and also the Chapel of the Savior at the
house Of Peter the Great. Their Majesties
February q will take the sacrament. Tho
strict observance of Lent will then be
somewhat relaxed until Passion Week.
when similar rites will be observed.
The Novoe vremya. commenting on the
report of NJ Pavalof. who was Russian
Minister at Seoul. Of the fight at Che
mulpo declares that Japan's action thera
has stricken her from the list Of civilized
Powers, and predicts a revival OF Eu-
ropean solidarity against the wild Asiatio
enemy"
The paper re-empha sizes the Inevitable
ity of long delay before extensive military
operations will be possible. owing to the
immense area to be defended and the rig
ors of the climate.
Heavy SHOWS and blizzards over the
Siberian railroad. especially east Of Bal
kal. are largely increasing the difficulties
of transporting troops. besides better en-
abling Chinese brigands to operate. jap
anese agents are reported north Of Vladi-
vostok. melting the brigands to action.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23

was apparent. Rentes were quoted at the
beginning of the session at an advance of
1 franc 45 centimes over the closing price
Of Saturday. The firmness existing in
these securities extended to others. includ-
ing foreign securities.
Brazilians opened with an advance of 2
francs 20 centimes Italians francs 25 CEN
times and Servians francs 80 centimes.
In the course of the day strong buying
developed. During the second part Of the
session business was inactive and calm.
but the good tone continued to the close,
internationals showing a general advance
Of from 2 to 3 points. French. Spanish
and Turkish securities particularly i'm.
proved. Russian Imperial IS closed at
s21o Rio Tintos gained % francs The
authorities declare there has been no Of
fetal Intervention. save that Of the denial
Of false reports.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
URGES HIS CONGREGATION
TO PRAY FOR SUCCESS OF
JAPANESE IN THEIR WAR.

Des Moines. Ia, Feb. 22.-The Reverend
David r. Guild. pastor Of Grace NJ. E
Church. last night urged his congrega-
ton to pray for the success Of the Japa-
nese.
Men talk OF English greed" he said.
1T is kind charity compared with Rus
sia's devouring career. Over 100 nations
and peoples have been conquered-har-
pooned by the imperial eagles claws and
dropped into the bubbling cauldrcn which
blends the whole into q feast for despot-
ism.
"Out Of sheer necessity. little Japan has
grappled with this monster. and the
Angio-Saxon should offer her encourage
ment. It becomes Christians, whether IN
America or elsewhere. TO pray to the God
Of nations, to the God Of battle, to save
the earth from such despotism.,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
Effort to Define Contraband Art!-
cles, 1t Is Feared, Will At
feet FoOdstuffs.
VAST VALUES ARE AT STAKE.
Battleship Kentucky. Is Sent to
HongKong to Be Docked for
Repairs-Squadron to Go
No Further North.

Washington. Feb. 22-oficials here are
apprehensive that friction may follow the
efforts of belligerents In Asia to define
contraband of war In manner injurious
to American trade.
While the matter has not yet been treat
ed in the negotiations with Russia and
Japan on the one side and the United
States on the other. there is reason to
believe that some of the European Powers
have been confronted with threatened re-
strictions upon their trade which they are
disposed to resist.
A vast quantity of American foodstuffS
is now afoat. destined for both Russie
and Japan. and it is probable that the
question will be very speedily raised as
to whether or not these supplies are con-
traband of war. The United States Gov
ernment has in recent years insisted That
foodstuffs were not contraband, and couid
not be seized by a telligerent unless II
we're shown that the goods were conslSneo
to or clearly intended for beillgerent-
This principle was recognized by the Brit
ish Government during the Transvaal war
and British courts awarded consloerapie
sums of money to American ships on ac-
count of food seized by British warshps
NIUCHWANG CONSUL'S
REPORT NOT RECEIVED.
The State Department has heard nothing
whatever from United States Consul Miller
at Niuchwang touching the troubles ne mas
had with the Russian officials in endeavor-
ing to carry out the departments mstruc-
tions 10 look after Japanese interests at
that port 1t is said that if these officials
are supported by their Government In oo-
structing the American Consul in the dis
charge - this humane duty the Depart
ment can do nothing further.
The battlf snip kentucky. flagship OF the
American As..dc feet. has been ordered
to Hong-Kong, where she will be docked
for the purpose of making minor repairs
1t is not intended at present that the
battleships should go further north. Ihe
double-turreted monitors Monadnock and
Monterey, also a part of the battieshlps
squadron, are at Shanghai and Canton
China, respectively.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
Cars Officers May Disguise
Black Sea Fleet as Merchant
men to Get Safely
Through the Ds--
danelles.


,r,,r, s-r ,oI,Is pEp1TpJ ~
G, pa,o,.,,,,r, Eet % -Convrirht 1904,
h.,,. -oco;,.oa f,rtb.r corroborstion that
,ct;,a rooo,i,t.ops arc In nroeress for the
massage of the Daraane,les by the Rus
sian Rlac, Sea fleet
Tow, furtb., informed that this 4. the
reason WV s,cb Mains have heen taken
of late TO obtain the GOODWILL of Austria.
Germany viii, very probably be willing
to further Russian plans. being glad
enough to find thereby means of realizing
her well-kuown ambitions in Asia Minor,
and let Russia weaken herself in fighting
in the lar East
Russia knows all this. but Is, neverthe-
less. determined to get her ships through,
even II 1t is necessary to adopt the sub
terfugc of altering their appearance, dis
guising them as merchantmen.
The Porte is almost willing and II Eng
land makes any objection to the passage
1t will be the signal for an immediate ad-
vance toward India
The Russian transport Kitai. laden with
valuable war stores. touched Colombo
on her way to the far East. She Just re-
ceived a telegram ordering her return to
Odessa.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
JAPANESE MAY WAIT SEVERAL WEEKS
BEFORE MAKING A GENERAL ADVANCE.

London, Feb. 22-The latest advices of
Baron Hayashi, the Japanese Minister to
Great Britain, lead him to believe that
the Japanese troops may now wait pos
sibly two or three months before under
taking aggressive operations in Manchu-
ria. He said:
I'VE have found that Russia is so un-
expectedly unprepared that 1 should not
be surprised If the Japanese land forces
contented themselves with establishing a
thorough organization and advancing as
the construction of a railroad towards the
Yalu River progresses. y
Russia appears to be less prepared
than was China in 1895. I believe that
only three trains day can be run
through Manchuria. Supposing these are
equally divided between troops and sup
plies, as would be necessary, Russia could
not perceptiby strengthen her land forces
before April.
"Japan's naval coup has been SO unex-
pectedly successful that / rather think
our troops will take their time. The shall
low inlets are now frozen over retard-
ing the Decentralization of our forces. This
is especially true of Port Arthur. where a
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
SERVlA FRIENDLY TO CAR
IN WAR AGAINST JAPAN,
SAYS MINISTER AT PARIS.

Paris. Feb. 22.-M. Popovitch, the serv-
ian Minister here. said to-day:
From the time Of the rupture of re-
lations between Japan and Russia the
sympathy Of all Servians has been with
the Car. many of whom have sought
service under his colors
'In Servia no one intends to seek to
profit by the Russian embarrassment to
foment revolt In the Balkans. believe
this is also the attitude of other Balkan
states. Without the support Of Austria
and Russia they would be rowerless to
settle the situation as they wish. Should
war break out in the Balkans. Russia
and Austria would intervene. in order to
prevent q change in the status quo.
Moreover. war would be dangerous. be-
cause 1t would end in economic disaster.
and the financial and Industrial situation
of the principalities woull be gravely em-
barrassed. In any case. Servis only asks
to be allowed to coilaborate In the work
- seiiy 1sS the reforms in Macedonia"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
Toxic Millionaire Will Dispose of
Famous Private Collection
for S1,000,0O0.
WILL DONATE THE PROCEEDS.
Kehachiro Okahura Hopes That
Some Municipality Will Pur-
chase and Preserve His
Treasures Intact.

Toxic. Feb. 22-Kehachiro Okahura, a
museum for sale in America and England
for 100000. which he purposes to donate
to the japanese war fund.
The museum contains the most famous
private collection in Japan and represents
the labor Of thirty years in collecting and
an expenditure exceeding one million yen,
Included among the many rare curios are
more than LOO Thibetan. Chinese. Sia-
mese. Korean and Japanese idols. cover
ing period Of thirteen centuries. The
most interesting individual piece is the
shrine of the fifth Shugun.
The offer includes the museum building.
into which are built parts of temples, cell
ings, panels and ancient woodwork.
Mr. Okahura hopes that some munich
pality or museum will purchase and pre-
serve the collection intact. He is willing
to meet any condition. providing the mil
lion dollars reaches the war fund.
JAPAN FEELS EASIER
OVER JIBUTIb INCIDENT.
The assurance Of France that the Rus
sian fiotilla. except two torpedo-boat de-
stroyers, which have been disarmed and
will be detained until the war ends, have
left Jibutil. French Somaliland, reached
Toxic to-day and produced feeling Of
general satisfaction. The Government Is
confident of the intention of France to
refrain from permitting the Russians to
use its ports as bases for naval operations,
but is concerned over the long delay OF
the fiotilla at Jibutil. and has made rep
resentations to France on the subject.
The reafiirmation of French neutrality
is highly reassuring to the present diplo-
matte situation. 1t Is the opinion here
that the maintenance of neutrality Of the
Oriental ports is extremely advantageous
to Japan. as 1t secures her mastery Of
the naval situation and limits the Russian
source Of supply to the Transsiberian Rail-
roaS
Baron Kancko, who, as already an
nounced, will sail for the United States
On Thursday. is charged with a diplomat
ic mission concerning the neutral rela-
tions of the two countries.
Vice Governor Takahashi Of the Bank
Of Japan. who goes to America and Eng
land, will investigate the financial situa-
tion generally. with a view Of floating a
loan later IL one should be needed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
Turkish Minister Places Blame
Upon Bulgarians for Foment-
in Discord.
DENIES OPPOSING REFORMS.
Sultan Has Done Everything the
Powers Demand, He Asserts,
but His Patience Has
Been Sorely Taxed.

Washington, Feb 22.-Chekib Bey. the
Turkish Minister at Washington. believes
war in the Balkans is impending. In
conversation with correspondent of the
Associated Press, tho Minister to-day
said:
ILLNESS has prevented my transmitting
heretofore an important communication
which received from my Government
several days ago about the reported
trouble in the Roumanian Provinces. I
hope to see the Secretary Of State some
time this week and have a conference
with him on this subject.
ITO correct the false impression which
has already, fear, gained ground in
this country about the attitude of my
country toward the reforms in Roumania,
1 shall give you the substance of the
cablegram from my Foreign Office It is
to this effect:
1.-THE Porte most strenuously denounces
as maliciously false the reports which
have been given wide circulation in GER
tain European papers that trouble is
brewing in Roumania because of the
failure of the Imperial Government to
carry out the promised reforms there.
The facts in the case are that the I'M
perial Government is fulfilling to the let
ter its pledges, reforms are being vigor-
ously inaugurated and there is no trouble
brewing in that section as reported
OF the Balkan situation. Chekib Bey,
who has had considerable experience in
that section. said:
Although my advices are meager the
news get indicates that the Bulgarians
are assuming an attitude and pursuing a
course to which it will be impossible for
the Imperial Government to submit much
longer with patience. 1t is reported that
they are arminR the inhabitants. stirring
up strife in Macedonia and doing every
thing possible to harass the Imperial
Government. I hope this is not true. but
II reports be true. hostilities in the Bal
kans cannot much longer be averted."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
ROOSEVELT MAY
APPOINT MITCHELL
Reported That President of Uni
ted Mine Workers Will Soon
Resign His Office.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Tamaqua, Pa. Feb. 22--Presfdent MT
chelrs intimation in Chicago on Saturday
that he might shortly resign as the head
Of the United Mine Workers Of America
leads the officials Of the organization hero
to believe that he Is about to receive .
conspicuous appointment from President
Roosevelt.
1t is known that Mr.. Mitchell Is . close
friend and ardent admirer Of tho Presi-
dent. and vice versa Upon a recent visit
to Washington. Mr.. Mitchell took lun-
cheon at the White House and had long
talk with the President.
1t is said by mine worker officials here.
who are known to be in Mitchelrs conf
dence, that he was then rendered an ONCE
Carroll D. Wright, the present Commits
sioner of Labor. will. It - said. retire in
a month or two, and Mr.. Mitchell may
succeed him.
For some time past Mr.. Mitchell has
been allowing many OF the responsibilities
of the organization to rest on the shoul-
ders of Vice President Lewis. who will
succeed him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
SURVIVORS OF STEAMER
DESTROYED BY RUSSIANS
ARE SENT TO NAGASAKI

,., C.h o,-The steanoer Stolberp
-. rro,,, v1ad,vosto, with
mas A''-' c,,,
twenty white 1oreisheis' i'''' NiAe'e A-'0
fifty Japanese.
she b1nss in addition forty survivors Of
,,.,-o-, Mar,
the 'apai'e'e
which was sunk by the RUSSIAN cruiser
squadron from Viadivostok on feoruary
II. Two men were drowned during the'r
transfer to the Russian SHIPS.
The survivors were well treated ana pro-
vided with return passages.
In an interview the captain OF the Ma
konoura Maru says that on the morning
Of February II four Russian warships
were sighted at a distance Of four miles.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-23
Marine Intelligence.

New York, Feb. 22.-Steamer Mnne-
tonka, from London, for New York, COM
municated by wireless telegraph, forty
miles east Of Nantucket Lightship, et $3.50
a. m. She will probably dock about a.
m. tomorrow.
New York. Feb. 2.-Arrived: United
States. from Copenhagen, Prinz Oskar
from Genoa.
Glasgow. Feb. ao.-Arrived: sardinian,
Boston.
Gibraltar, Feb. 22.-Arrived: Hohenzol-
lern. New York for Naples. Genoa, etc.
Boulogne, Feb. H.-Sailed: Rotterdam
(from Rotterdam). New York.
Brow Head, Feb. 22.-Passed: Bowie,
New York, for Liverpool.
Leghorn. Feb. s.-Arrived: California,
New York. via Naples. Marseilles and
Genoa.
Genoa, Feb. a.-saiied: Lombardia,
New York.
Hamburg, Feb. .o.-Arrived: Rarnses,
San Francisco. via London.
New York. Feb 22.-Arrived: Minneton-
ka, London.
Gibraltar, Feb. 2.-Arrived: Republic,
Boston. foe Algiers. Genoa, Naples and
Alexandria. "a proceeded. Il