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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-12-16
ASSASSIN ON TRIAL.
Murderer of Won Plehwe Goes Before
Court-Every Effort Made to
Maintain Order.

ST. Petersburg. Dec. 15.-Ihe trial Of
S~asonetl. who ;tssassinated Won Plehwe
in July last. aud of Sikorifsky. his &c
complice, began behind closed doors Be
fore the court of appeals today. Extra
ordinary precautions We're taken to pre-
vent the Threatened demonstration of
the evolutionary organizations.
SaSoneif WAS sentenced to penal servi-
tude for life. and Siltorifsky TO twenty
years penai servitule.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-12-16
NO TARIFF COMMISSION
Congress win % Its Own Revising
When 1t Gets Around to the Mat
tnr-Lp- Mo -lAI1rna

Washington, Dec. 15-There is little
sentiment in congress Favorable to a
tariff commission AS advocated by Rob
ert Il. Porter. Representative ITordney
OF Michigan has introduced a joint res
olution II REPRESENTATIVE SpaldinS
OF North Dakota q bill creating II tariff
commission. Both propositions have
been referred to The ways and means
committee, where they probably Will
lie without further 2ction.
Mi. FordneN propose u commission
to consist OF ten republicans instructed
10 forestall am extraordinary session of
congress-.
Nh: SPEEDING proposes a commission
OF nine members. all to be appointed
by the president from civil life. Nc
stipulation is made regarding politics
but no member must be engaged in the
manufacture OF amy protected article
y report is required on the first day OF
the next session.
CuIiom Against It.
Senator Cullom is in favor Of a com
mission. but thinks there is no hurry
for revision.
Senator Willard SAYS there is no sem
timent in his state for tariff revision
and he opposes a commission.
Nothing is accomplished by u CON
mission, he said. as congress must
approve whatever Work it performs /
have tai ed With senators and repre-
sentatives and | do not find amy
marked haste to iesise the tariff. When
the work begins each portion of the
country viii he willing 10 have some
other sections protection Iesscned. hut
not it's own
Senator Burrows said: ut seems IL
ne That but few people want either
tariff revision or a tariff commission
| can see no necessity for either AT
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-12-16
REED SMOOT CASE
IS INTERESTING
j. II. Wallis, a Principal Wit
ness. Tells OF Oaths Taken
in the Temple.
OBLIGATIONS REVEALED
All Persons Who Go Through Endow-
ment House Must Agree to the
Terrible Penalty of Mutila-
ton for Revelation.
OBLIGATIONS REVEALED

Washington. Dec. 15.-FNe Witnesses
we're examined hy the senate commits
Tee OF privileges and elections IN the
Investigation of protest against Sena-
tor Reel Smoo retaining his seat in
the senate.
The FIRST Witness described the obi
CATIONS taken by persons who passed
through the endowment house and de-
clared that every one has to submit
10 mutilation of the person if he or
she reveals what takes place during the
ceremony.
Members Of the faculty of the Brig
ham Young university testified that
they have sustained p%olysainous rela-
tons since the manifesto of 1880, and
q teacher In the public schools asserted
that the church had religion taught in
such schools.
Mrs. Margaret Geddes. = Mormon
woman, was examined concerning her
plural marriage ana broke down ON
The stand.
The hearings win be continued to-
morrow.
Revels Mormon oaths.
j. H.. Nails, a Mormon, from Salt
Lake, tf,ah. was the first Witness.
Mr., Wallis testified that he joined
the Mormon church i'm 1851 i'm London
and came To the In ted State in 1890.
settling i'll Utah. where he had II son,
Who came 10 this country in 1881. MI.
Wallis said he had three wives. but not
more than one al a time. He knew
Apostle George 'noaslale and also Ma
lioG Scoles III London.
questioned ;.s To his belief the Wit
hess said usually he never believed
fully in the celestial marriages to the
dead ana -four times had stood as proxy
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-12-16

Wonders of the New Thouuht.
Chicago Tribune: What broke off the
match between them
They found thcy We're not afnnities.
She discovered there was Something
wrong with his vibrations, and he ascer-
tained THAI the RAYS she emitted didn't
harmcn.Zc VIII. MIS-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-12-16
Never Touched Hin

TVcVCT TONITIGu FIFTn.
"lf YOU open Your mouth Kissed the
burglar. Your are q dead man"
Huh reiotned t.e eX-oandiGatc rs lie
hl!rlScd 1t tho da'l. ~l2ntcrn, "lvs b.en L
dead one eyer sac. th5 clect.J:..'
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-12-16
Raised thc MONEY.
Woman Is More Cheerful

Mrs. Ch0dwick Was IN chcerful spirils
this morning and talked somewhat
freely in the 'iomhs PRISON. SHE said
il is her positive determination to 60.
back L" Cleveland TO-DAY. but before she
made y formal announcement she
would confer With her lawyer. Carpei-
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1904-07-05

: Ger 6rou Charles g. 6nrlt, Nr'
Is, Dit 60, Strabc, Mefp.yorf, mobn'
bait lpuroert, pGbreno lie lid I'M
uEarf-Sutel" in Mount Clemens,
gtid), bei'm Mittagsmabl befatlo,
aus ibrem Simmer Sdmudiafen I'M
Mertbe bon $1,000 seltebIen, oarli'tfer
eii1e grod)e i'm @ertbc BON $l5O.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
WORKED AT LEISURE.
Yet Burglars Opened the Safe anC
Secured its Contents.

New York. January 16.-Burglars
entered q cafe on Mercer street, one
block from a police station early to-
day and cut the bottom out of a
safe weighing 100 pounds. after
moving it into a laboratory twenty
feet from where it had formerly
stood. and took the money it con-
tanned, securing about $500.
In the adjoining buildings, into
which the burglars first broke in, in
order to effect an entrance to the
saloon from the ;rear, were found
sectional "Jimmies," drills, and CHS
els of the finest steel, and tools of
which the police say they have never
seen the equal.
The moving and opening of the
safe, it is said, must have taken the
burglars at least three hours.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
TO PROTECT THE PARTY.
Daily During the Democratic Con-
yentiOn.

Lincoln. Neb., January 16.-Willian>
Jennings Bryan returned to Lincoln
today and went Immediately to his
home at Fairview. He was in goJd
health and spirits and said he had
never enjoyed anything more than his
quick trin 70 Europe. Mr.. Bryan VIII
remain at home until after next MOI
day. in order that he may attend the
banquet to be given in his honor Mon
day night.
Mr.. Bryan was asked this evening
if the Daily Commoner which he pro-
poses to publish at St Louis during
the Democratic convention would ad-
vocate the candidacy Of any particular
aspirant for the Presidential nomipa
tion. He said:
at will not; it will simply advocate
Democratic principles And he
continued IT do not care to discuss
anybody's candidacy. / have no IA
vorites All that I desire is that the
candidate be a man whose democracy
is so well known that he will not be a
subject Of inquiry or discussion dur
ing the campaign, and whose fidelity
to the principles OF democracy vii,
not be questioned after the election
simply want to do what I can to pro-
tect the party from any confidence
game that may be attempted on she
voters"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
S. A. |. TRAIN HELD UP
The Robbers Were Driven Off
Before they Secured
Any Booty

McClenny, Fla, January 16.-Pas-
senger train No. 76 eastbound on
the Seaboard Air Line was held up
one mile east of Sanderson at 7:45
tonight by -four white men. The
door of the baggage car was blown
open with dynamite. the robbers mis-
taking this car for the express car.
The engine was stopped by a vol
ley Of shots fired into the cab. The
fireman and engineer were taken of
the engine and escorted to the sec
the train ahead about a half mile.
when they blew open the baggage
car. The train conductor went for
ward, but was fired on and driven
back to the coaches. Conductor l. S.
Peck, who was deadheading over the
line called for fire arms and volun-
teers.
B. H. Harrison, claim agent Of the
road, B. B. McCaa, travelling auditor
and ]. c.. Williamson, travelling
freight agent responded and the four
went forward. opened fire and drove
the robbers off. Conductor Peck
took the throttle and ran the train
four miles down the road. The rob.
bers secured no booty and made nc
attempt to rob the passengers, bu
there was great excitement in the
passenger coaches while the firing
was going on. The sheriffs of Duva
and Baker counties are on the trai
Of the robbers with bloodhounds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
WILMINGTON Nc. JANUARY - 1904.

that q strong feeling existed in
the highest official quarters that Japan
had gradually enargeds her demands
until those of today went coHsidera Jly
beyond those at first presented, More
over, it is the belief of the oficia s
here that Japan's steady augmentation
of her demands is due largely to her
belief that Russia is desirous of avoid
ing war and that therefore 1t is safe
TO push her demands to the furthest
limits
Officials regard this as one OF the
most dangerous features of the situa-
tion, as Russia's desire TO avoid war
has encouraged japan to develop her
claims until they are far beyond those
Russia at first was ready to concede.
In particular it is the official view that
Japan's present demands for thu in
tegrity Of China and full recognition
of Chinese authority over Manchuria
represent a considerable and im~o- ant
advance over the early representations.
1t is pointed out that at the outset ia
pan and practically all the powers rec
ogniZed Russia'S special interests in
Manchuria, but the view now prevails
among the officials and diplomats here
that Japan's demands seek to mini
miZe and restrict those special interests
within impossible limits.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
SITUATION At SEOUL
American Guard Increased and
Danger to Foreigners
is About Over

Seoul. January, 16.-The American
guard at the United States embassy
has been increased. Sixty additional
marines arrived here last night and
are quartered in the city at the cleo
trio power company's building. The
native press is slightly offensive to for
eign residents and it is quite possible
there will be yet trouble with Korea.
Troops now guard all the foreign res
licences, probably IN sufficient numbers
to keep the natives in check, should
they begin to make trouble. Foreign
ers can not be considered in danger.
A German man-of-war has just ar
rived at Chemulpo.
A change in the personnel of the gov
ernment has begun in favor of the
japanese and as the people have been
more angry with the government than
the foreigners, it is likely that this
change will completely pacify them.
The American authorities have ia
ken the precaution to provide male
escorts for women and children o. that
nationality while on the street.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
S1.OO PER YEAR

and believed that Joseph Smith. the
president OF the church was a poly
gsmist. As for MeSsrs. Young and
Winder. his information was that
they were both monogamfsts.
With reference TO the apostles Mr..
Van Cott said that 1, was his In
formation that six or seven OF the
twelve are polygamists. but he added
that none OF them are living In peiy-
gamous cohabitaticn. He said they
had lived In obedience TO the Law
since the issuance OF the Wsedru3
manifesto.
Mr.. Van Colt SAID that where the
associates OF Mr. Smoot had prae-
ticed polygamy or violated laws their
acts would subject them 10 punish
ment. but that would In ne manner
unfit Mr.. Smoot for qualifying as
Senator
Mr.. Burrows asked Mr.. Van Cott
IL his answer would be the same II u
was shown that Mr.. Smost had
knowledge OF the violations Of the
laws by his associates
IF he had knowledge Of such vto-
iauon and encouraged them. then n
was 10 say Mr.. Smoot was disquaii-
ned for service as a Senator" said
MI Van Cots. for then he would
have been guilty OF connivance az
the disregarding OF laws But Mr..
Smoot has urged over and over again
that every law should be strictly OBJ
served"
Mr. Taylor replied that acts OF n
continuance character should be tn
vesugated even though committee
before election. :ce added that n
was impossible TO know what Nr.
Smoot stands for. unless Il In known
what the church teaches with refer
ence TO the charges against the Sem
ator. For instance. Brigham Young
had declared that the church should
exercise control OF temporal affairs.
We want TO know what has become
or that doctrine or canon" he said.
Six OF the apostles who signed the
plea TO the President for amnesty
with vows OF patriotism and repent
ence are today" he said, living In
polygamy, and he added In responss
to question that this was undoubt-
edly within the knowledge Of Mr..
Smoot.
In an executive session held after
the public hearing. Ii was made plain
that the committee will prosecute
thorough inquiry into the charges
against Mr., Smoot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
POPULAR PASTOR RESIGNS.
Rev. j. j. Douglass Will Go to Bnlti-
more-HandSOme New Banking
House Completed.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Wilson, n. c., January 16.-Rev
]. ]. Douglass, the popular and
efficient pastor of the Baptist church,
will, on Sunday tender his resignation
to that body. Mr.. Douglass has serv-
ed this church for several years, dur
ing which time he has placed himself
very high in the affections of, not on
ly his people. but the general public
as we'll Every effort has been made
to induce him 10 reconsider the matter
but without avail. His health is not
the best, and after a short rest, it is
understood he will accept a very flat
tering call to a large prosperous church
in Baltimore.
The Branch Banking Company have
just moved into their new building,
which has been completed. This is the
handsomest and oeSt equipped building
in Wilson and the stockho .ders and
patrons have just cause to be proud.
Davis & Woodard who priCr to the
decision Of the county commissioners,
conducted a saloon at Black Creek,
have through their attorney Mr.. John
E. Woodard entered suit to test the
legality of the action OF the commis-
sioners in resembling their license.
This township held an election soma
time since and the vote was in favor OF
open saloons, and it is upon this ground
| that they will protest. The dec sion IS
| looked forward to with interest, q s the
point at issue is a very much disputed
one among the lawyers.
| The young ladies of Wilson will give
/ a leap year ball on next Wednesday
night, to be followed by a supper.
Each girl will invite a gentleman
friend. Extensive preparations are be-
! ing made to make this unique affair
| a great success
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
WINNING FAVOR FOR PANAMA
United States Naval Officers Show
Courtesy to the Indian Commits
SionerS.

Colon, January 16.-All the United
States warships are cruising off the
coast, except the flagship Olympia, the
Dixie and the Topeka, and the torpedo
boat destroyer Stewart.
The six San Bias indian commission
ers. including Chief Joe" Howten, on
the invitation of the naval authorities
visited the Olympia yesterday, previous
to returning TO San Bias. Rear Ad
miral Cogh!an extended a courteous
welcome to them. The commissioners
were shown over the whole ship and
were wonder struck at the novelty of
the sights, seen for the first time in
their lives. The Olympia's largest guns
We're a source OF great astonishment
to them. The Indians all appeared well
pleased with the treatment they receiv-
ed and declared that the sympathy Of
their followers was on the side of Pan
anna. Shortly after leaving the Olym-
pia, the commissioners sailed for San
BlaS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
INSPECT THE IROQUozs.
Coroners Jury Views Interkor. Of
Theatre Where the Calamkky Oc--
CURED.

Chicago. January 1s.-BW one
witness was heard in the Eroqueis
theatre inquest today and the. jury
then adjourned to inspect the interior
Of the theatre.
A lively dispute took place when
Deputy Coroner Buckley and Che
jurors entered the building. A force
of detectives employed by the own
ers Of the building followed them
around and insisted upon listening
to all that was said. They moved
only when Mr.. Buckley threatened
to have all the detectives arrested.
Rev. Charles L Roberts. pastor OF
the Hamlin Avenue Methodist church
died today OF injuries received In the
fire. His death brings the total to-
572
As a result Of orders issued by
Building Commissioner George Will
liams. only eight of twenty-one
churches closed for violations OF the
building law remain with closed
doors tomorrow. The others will
open with either no limit TO their
attendance or with capacity limited
by Commissioner Williams to a de-
gree considered safe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
TO MEET ON JUNE 2IST
Cafs for Republican National
Convention Issued
by Hanna

W as biHgton. January 16.-Seasesr
Hnaiia today issued the call fer sha
RepubI can national conve.faons co.
meet at Chicago at noon June z1,-
1904. TO select candidates fer Prea.
dent and vice presideat Tha calls
make the usual proyisions for the
number OF delegates, four at iarsa
from each state and two frsn eaoh
congressi onnL district. together with
alternates.
Delegates must be elected. at
least thirty dIys before she natis8af
convention meets The delegates at
large must be elected by state con-
venuons and the districs delegates
by district conventions. Provision fS-
made for the election Of delegates
from the Distrfat OF Colurnbia- Re-
publican electora and all other cleo
tors. without regard to past. political
affilation, who believe in the prin-
ciples of the Republican party are
invited to take part in the selection
of delegates.
The call is signed by NJ r. Hama
as chairman and Perry g. HeAth ass
secretary of the Republican nauonal
committee
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
To Open Up ConsuIates at Moukden
and Tntung.

Washington, January 16-The men
selected by the President to open up
the United States consulates at Mouk-
den and Antung when Congress shall
make the necessary provisions for
salaries and expenses are James I.
Cheshire of New York and James w
Davidson of Minnesota. Mr.. Ches-
hire has a record OF thirty years
service in the state department and
its legations. most of his time being
spent in China Mr.. Cheshire be-
| comes consul general at Moukden
and Mr.. Davidson consul at Antung.
Edwin v. Morgan. of New York. will
be sent TO Dalny in the capacity OF
a commercial agent. II is under
stood that he Is to have a rowing
! commission. with Dalny az his bass.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
AID A TOUGH VOYAGE
mer Phonamia Met Awful
ices In Trip TO New Found
Experie
land.

va Scotia, January 16
he mighty seas OF the
-buieted py way from ireland &c
ahIc aii uie the German steam
er Phonania cam orse for wear.
considerably the " from Iiyernool
The steamer sale, nd when seven
on December Goth. the first ~ :
days out enceuntered g Ths se.s
series of westerly gal. instantly and
broke over the vessel co s..ia hoIa
one of them went down oa,s;ns
extinguishing the fires an> nl,tes
great confusion One of q ,nd
on the port side was smasA GO ,LaG
the ship from that time Oh "a he,
continually. On January End sn,Ct ~.
sea boarded the steamer and eAb
gVished all the engine room frsS- IN
pumps stream choked and az orNs
time there were six feet of waterl
over the cargo in the after latch. n
Until the fires could be rebuilt the II
vessel wallowed in the trough OF the
sea and narrowly escaped founder
ing.
Scarcely had she started again
when another big wave came aboard, |
off the winch spike guards, L
deck pipes, coverings from three life II
boats, the galley funnel and started /
the main funnel. On the next day the |
wheel house was smashed on the |
side, the chart room flooded. one of
the ballast tanks broken and one of
the fresh water tanks filled with salt
water. When the steamer came into
the harbor, she had a big list to port,
owing to shift in the cargo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
DR.. Herran to Leave Washington.

Washington. JAN 16.-Dr. Thomas
Herran. charge d'affaires of the Co
lombian legation definitely has decid-
ed to avail himself Of the leave of abb
sence granted him and will take his
departure, from the United States
some time next month. Upon DR.. Her-
rams leaving, the. legation in this
city will be closed, and it's affairs
turned over to the Colombian consul
general in New York. In speaking OF
his determination to return to Colon
bia. DR.. Herran said tonight that so
far as could see his usefulness at this
capital was at an end.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Prussian Diet Opened by Essperor
William.

Berlin. January 1.-THE newly
elected Prussian diet vas opened to-
day by Eemperor William, as King
OF Prussia, who read the speech from
the throne in a full voice. which was
heard clearly throughout the 91a-
cious white hall OF the castle
The Emperor introduced q cere-
monial not previously used by him
or by his predecessors at the OPEN
ing Of the diet. He entered the hall
preceded by two tall heralds, wear
ing tabards checkered with the royal
arms.
The speech. which entirely con-
cerned domestic affairs. said the king
thanked providence for his speedy
restoration tn health. and expressed
gratitude Tor the warm syupafhy
shown him by the people
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Missionaries Ordered Away from
Korea.

Jackson. Miss, JAN. 1s.-Bishop c.
B. Galloway of the Methodist Eplsco-
pal church. south. today cabied ali
missionaries In Korea to move into
Seoul Immediately or go at once to ia
pam The bishop received advices tnat
the missionaries are in great danger O.
losing their lives.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

Port Said. January 16.-The Russian
battleship Oslabya has left this port
for Suez. The remainder OF the Rus
sian squadron is awaiting orders.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-16
Dinkelspiel, the
'LOng-Shore Dog
How He Led Rescuers to His Master.

He was a dog of no particular breed
just a dog. We called him Dinkel-
spiel because he looked as if that name
would fit him.
Us boys-three of us-were camp
ing out down on the shores of the bay,
and the dog used to visit us as soon
as we turned out in the morning
After we had finished our breakfast
and fed the remains to him, Dinkel-
spiel trotted back across the marshes
and we didn't see him again until sup
per time, when he paid us another
brief visit.
He was an intelligent animal but
we used to say to him, "Dinkelspiel,
all you come over here for is food
That is all you care about u.s. and
he used to sit up on his launches and
look mournful, as if he understood
what we said and was sorry that it
was a fact.
He belonged to an old clam digger
who lived in a hut a mile down the
beach, a cross old fellow who had
warned US boys once that he would
chase US away from his shanty with
shotgun.
So we gave the shdnty a pretty wide
berth and never thought of returning
DinkelspiePs calls.