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Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
Public Meeting for Cleans ing of the City
HAD A Rl0TOUS ENDING
A Minister of the Gospel Suggests the Employment ofa Vigilance Commit tee to Induce Elections Commission to Perform Duties With Fairness.

Denver. April 2I.-A riot was mar rowly averted tonight at the Coliseum hall. where hundreds of men and wOrl- en had gathered by invitation of a non partisan committee of citizens to pro- lest against what was termed crimes against the ballot in this city" Nearly every member of the local ministerial alliance as well as a number of promi- nent citizens occupied seats upon the Tostrum. Edwin VanClse. a prominent attorney presided.
 A special mark of attack by the speakers was the elections commission which they accused of attempting to disenfranchise hundreds of legal voters through manipulation of the registra- iion. Rev. Robert F. Coyle, modern tor of the Presbyterian general assem- ply. and pastor of the Central Presby- terian church of this city, evoked a re- markable demonstration Of approval when he suggested that, following the example of other cities in the past. the good citizens of Denver could be driven to avail themselves of a vigilance com mittee to deliver themselves from faaud and corruption in municipal ar- fairs.
 AS he was taking his seat, George X. Smith, ex-assistant district attorney appeared on the platform and requested permission to address the meeting in behalf of the elections commission Chairman Van Cise abruptly declared the meeting adjourned, announcing his reason for so doing. Notwithstanding this. Smith persisted in his effort to speak and was met with hoots and ieers. A movement toward the stage accompanied with cries of put him out" Was checked by cooler heads in front of the hall and it was finally de cided to allow the attorney for the commission, George F. Dunklee, who had previously been invited to speak. to address the audience. They were in no mood. however, to listen and At torney Dunklee abandoned his effort
 Attorney Smith again tried to speak but his voice drowned in howls and misses. While he was trying to make himself heard above the din, the lights. were turned out and the few who had remained to see the fun quick y left the hall. Resolutions were adopted by the meeting asking the citizens committee to call upon the elections commission and make" them comply with the law in performing their official duties.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
JAPANESE REFUSED.
Tke Russian Fire too Hot for Assisting
 Gunboats.

Liao Yang, April 27.-The Japanese troops which crossed the Yalu north of Tchangdjiou charged during the night of April 26-27, the Russian posi- tion near Lizavena, a village on the MaEchurian hank of the Yalu. They were repulsed, but the loss is not known. Gunboats steamed un the river to the support of the Japanese. when the Russian field batter at Ami san opened fire upon them, resulting in q duel which lasted for twenty min utes. The Russian fire was too hot and the gunboats were forced to steam out of range.
 The JaSanese were facilitated in crossing by their occupation of the is- land of Samalinda.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
METALS,

New York. April :7.-Copper was without further change in the local market. Lake was quoted at 1337Ha 1S.62lh. electrolytic at 1322K61325 and casting at 12.s715m131214. In London spot was unchanged at f5S IS. Sd. while futures were Is. 3d. lower at f5S 5s.
 Lead remained steady in the New York market at 4eO6I65. while the London market declined 2s. Sd. to f12 2s. Sd.
 Spelter in both markets was un- changed. Here it was quoted at 5.2O0 o.25 and spot In in London closed at f22 ITS. Cd.
 Bar silver. B: Mexican dollars. 421h.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
ENGLAND LOSES BY SURVEY.
A Great Lake Found to be in Congo
 Free State.

Press understands that one of the most important results of the delimita ton work in East Africa, along the Anglo German-Congo frontier,is the discovery that the whole of Albert Edward Nyan- "a belongs to the Congo independent state. As a result, Great Britain loses an important strip of territory, includ- ing valuable mineral deposits north of Lake Albert Edward.
 It is also announced that the mouth of the Kagera river is in British ter ritory. Hitherto it has been believed to be In German territory.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
NO THANKING MOVEMENT.
Kuropatkin Leaves no Way for Enemy
 to Get Around.

Chicago, April 27.-A report to the Daily News from New Chwang says: If official Russian advices from Muk- den can be relied upon. General Kuro- patkin's deployment is so far advanced that it covers the very lines the Japan ese propose to occupy. Should the Japanese succeed in driving the Rus sians north, the Muscovite line of de- fense will extend from New Chwang to Liao Yang and from Liao Yang to the Yalu river. The Russian generals pro- fess confidence that the Japanese can make no headway by frontal attacks, while the Russians can cope with the widest f1anking operations the Mikados men are likely to undertake.
 When these operations begin, say Muscovites, Europa tkins counter strokes will bring down the Japanese
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
CATTLE AND SHEEP

Chicago, April 27.-Cattie, receipts. S"'OOO; market 1OG15c lower. Good to prime steers. 5.OOG5.7O; poor to medium, 39O@49O; stockers and feeders. 3.OOG 4.5O; cows. LIOG44O: heifers. 2.2504.7 canners, 1.50@260: bulls, 2.0Od4.25: Tex as fed steers, 4.0064.5O; calves, 2.5O9 5.6O.
 Sheep. receipts, 15,O0O; steady to 1Oc higher; lambs. steady to strong. Good to choice wethers. 4.75D5.6O; fair ro choice mixed, 3.75@475: western lambs. clipped, 4.75@G.1O; western lambs, wool, 6.0OG70O.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
SAVED BY SoMNAMBULIsT.
The Narrow Escape of an Anaconda,
 Mont, Family.

Anaconda, Mont, April 27.-Had not the Daniels family, been awakened by their eleven-year-old son, who is a somnambulist last night, the inmates of the house, numbering seven would have been killed.
 The boy, while walking in his sleep. fell down stairs. He awoke and found the lower floor in flames. The family, was aroused by the lad, and rushed out of doors and moment later a keg of powder in the cellar exploded, send ing the house skyward. It is not known how the fire was started.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
READY FOR ADJOURNMENT.

Washington. April 27.-The conferees on the Panama canal bill reached an agreement tonight by accepting the first section of the senate bill providing for the payment of $1O,000 so0 to Panama, and the house provision placing the canal zone under the control of the president. No provision was made re- gardng the bonds for construction.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
HARASSING CHINESE.

London, April 27.-The Tien Tsin correspondent of the Standard seui Is a report that 4.O0O Russians are hlrras- sing Chinese villages west of Shuang- Tai-Su river, midway between Chin- Chau and Yinkow
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
DONE BY TORPEDO BOATS.
Official Story of Obstruction of Japan
 csc Merchantmen.

St. Petersburg, April 27.-The em- peror received a telegram from Viceroy Alexieff as follows: Rear Admiral YesZen, who is at sea with the cruisers and torpedo boats dispatched the lat ter to Gensan, Korea. Torpedo boats blew up a Japanese merchantmen in the roadstead. The crew was sent ashore. The torpedo boats returned the same day to the squadron"
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
MOURNS VANISHING GOLD
Why the Stock Market Was Inert Yes-
 terday.

New York. April 277.-Corditions of the stock market did not vary today from those of the past week. The market was dragging, the dealings be- ing confined principally to speculat- ors. The listlessness of the day was attributed to purchases for gold ship ments tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
OFFICERS KILLED.
Attack by Band of Armed Men in a
 Street of Warsaw,

Warsaw, April 277.-While several DO lice officers were attempting to enter Q house ir Dvorcky thoroughfare to- day they were attacked by band of men armed with revolvers and knives. Two of the officers, a deputy chief of the secret police, and deputy commis- sionary. were killed and two others wounded.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
Mrs. Rotkin Already Under Sentence
 For Life.

San Francisco, April 27.-Police Judge Conlan today held Mrs. Cordelia Botkin to answer to the superior court for the murder of Mrs. Joshua D. Deane by means of poisoned candy mailed from this city to Dover, Del, a request by her attorney that she be ad- mitted to bail was refused, the judge stating that he believed the evidence against her was conclusive.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
RuSsIA's SUBMARINES.
A Prospect of Renewed Activity at
 Pert Arthur.

Port Arthur, April 27.-The situation here is unchanged. Successful trials of the submarine boats here are regard ed by the Novia Krai as opening fresh prospects for active operations OF the part of the Russian feet
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
STOCKS.

Atchison, 739s; do pfd., 93H; N J. Central. 16O15; c. & O.. 31K; St. Paul, 175; Big Four, "A; c. &S.. 16: do 1st pfd., 5S; do 2nd pfd., 221k; Erie 262s; Manhattan, 142H; Metropolitan, 113; Mo. Pacific, S2A; N. Y. Central, 116; Penra.. IFS; St. l.. JS S. F.. End pfd.. 461H; So. Pacific, 4s9s: Union Pacific, s21s; Anal. Copper, 49; Sugar, 127M: Anaconda. 73; '. S.. Steel, 1O5s do .pfd., 56H: w. U., SS%.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28

''The staff of the ministry of marine gives credence to. but does not posi- lively confirm the report that the Vladivostok squadron sank two Japan ese transports bound for the island of Sakbolin."
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
4 PRACTICAL TEST.

Paris. April 27.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Journal reports that a Russian submarine boat has sunk Japanese transport which was conveying 600 msn to Korea and that all the trooos were lost
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
GRAIN

Chicago, April 27.-Fears of addition al delay in seeding operations in the northwest, owing to predictions of rain. caused strength in wheat today. May wheat sold between S61H and 87%, and closed at S7.
 May oats ranged between 37% and 39B and closed at 39a:6H.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
WILL SEE THE OPENING.
Gov. Peabody and Staff Start to the
 Worlds Fair.

Denver. April 27.-In what railroad men concede to be the finest equipped special>train ever provided in the west Governor Peabody and staff this even ing started for St. Louis to participate in the opening of the exposition there on Saturday next
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
DRIVEN OUT BY FLOOD.

Belleville, Ills, April 27.-It is report ed that the town of Cahokia, Ills, few miles south of here is entirely un- der water. Most of the residents have left their homes to the mercy of the flood.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
LAPS BLOW UP RAILWAY.

London, April 27.-The Daily Tele- graphs correspondent at Irkutsk. S!- beria, under yesterdays date says the Japanese have blown up a portion of the railway at Khailar. but that the damage is insignifcnt.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28

At Louisville-Louisville 5. Kansas City z.
 At Indianarolis-First game, Indian apolis g, Milwaukee 6; second game, In- dianapolis 8, Milwaukee g.
 At Toledo-Toledo vs. St. Paul-rain. At Columbus-Columbus vs Minneap- oliS--rain.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
DENVER PROHIBITIONISTS.

Denver. April 27.-The prohObition- ists of Denver today refused to en- dorse the republican city ticket and nominated one of their own headed by J. B. Wollenton for mayor.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
NEW MEXICAN POSTMASTER.

Washington, April 2T.-The senate in executive session confirmed the nomin- ation of Frank A. fill, as postmaste at Raton, N. NJ.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
CROSSING IN SQUADS.

Paris. April 27.-A dispatch to Temps from St. Petersburg says:
 '"The Japanese continue to cross the Yalu in small squads. The Russian tactics seem. to be not to oppose these preliminary movements.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
STILL HUNTING eENsAN.

London, April 27.-A special from Kobe says that seylral vessels believed 10 be Russians again were sighted off Gensan. Korea today.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
TOOK THE BUSINESS SECTION.

Brainard. Ia., April 27.-A fire which started at midnight destroyed the greater part of the business section of town, causing a loss estimated at S15O,- coo
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
FAREWELL TO skRYDLoFF.

St. Petersburg, April 27.-Vice Ad- miral Skrydloff left here for Moscow today. His departure was marked by scenes similar to. those which accom- panied the farewells of other com manders.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
HEARD OF NO BoMeARpMENT.

St. Petersburg, April 27.-The ai- mirality has no confirmation of the cur rent report that Gensan, Korea. has heen bombarded by the Vladovostok scuadron.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
BONDS.

U. SIR :. 2-s., reg. and coupon, 1O5% {; 3-s., reg, 1O6A coupon. 1O7A; new 4-s., reg, 13S: coupon, 134; old 4-s., reg, 1O7; coupon, 107h.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28

scheme of offense like a house of cards. The continued delay on the part of the enemy is a great surprise to the Rus slams.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington, April 27.-Forecast-Ari- zcna-Fair Thursday and Friday.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28

CHICAGO 5, CINCINNATI 2. At Chicago
 The score: RH F. Cnlcago .....................S e.. s 2 SAASliiiiaIA , Batteries: Lundgren and King; Eli ott and O'Neil.
 Boston vs. Philadelphia, at Boston rain.
 Pittsburg vs. St. Louis, at Pittsburg- rain.
 New York vs. Brooklyn, at Brooklyn --rain.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

DETROIT ,, CHICAGO 3.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28

Philadelphia vs. New York, at New York-rain.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28

Batteries: Donovan and Woods; Fla herty and Sullivan.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
JUPITER PLUVIUS SCORED
Most of the National League Teams
 Got Only Goose Eggs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

CHICAGO 5, CINCINNATI 2.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
WESTERN LEAGUE.

SIOUX CITY 4, ST. JOSEPH 1.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28

COLORADO SPRINGS 10, OMAHA 3.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-28
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

NIGSS Liebhart and Friese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-07

rams proposition. They may have no souls.
but they are not with0ut-a sense Of humor.
Mr.. Cockran's other proposition h pre-
posterous upon It's very face. It looks to
the appointment of q commission to ascer-
tain the amounts Of money spent by both
parties at all presidential elections from
1892 to 1904. inclusive. It would open
up an inquisition In which scandalmongers
and traducers would reyeI. Some of the
leading managers in the campaigns Of the
last twelve years are now dead. Mr.. Whit
ney, who was SO prominent in Mr.. Cleve-
lands campaign In 1852, could not be heard,
nor for the same reason could Mr.. Hanna.
who conducted the two Mckinley CAM
paigns. Moreover, as everybody knows.
campaign committees keep no books, and
the memories Of politicians are proyerbially
short A committee which should under
take the task Of poking around In the record
specified by Mr.. Cochran would become the
Jest of serious men, and injure the very
cause that everybody wants to see pro-
NOTED.
The question at issue is highly important.
and on that account calls for serious dis
cussion by those who command the coun-
try's greatest confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-07
Postmaster Merritt's disappointment

The Presidents reappointment Of Post
master Merritt IL satisfactory to the people
of the District, it being evident that the
Office would not in any event be given to
bona fide Washingtonian. Mr.. Merritt has
&C nducted the local Office with considera-
ton for the convenience of the people, and
has maintained high standard of business
efficiency in the establishment He Is per-
sorally popular, and has won many warm
friends by his unfailing courtesy and his
kindly bearing toward all. He is by four
years more of Washingtonian than when
he was first appointed to the postmaster
ship, and is today generally regarded as
permanent resident of this city. Indeed, 1t
is to be believed and certainly to be hoped
that upon the conclusion Of his second
term, if he is not continued in office. he will
decide to make the capital city his home.
The President has by this appointment
shown anew his disposition to keep men in
office when they have proved their fitness
for the places they fill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-07
pepew and Black.

The dinner in New York last night eaten
in honor of Gov.-elect Higgins brought to-
gether the republican leaders of the state,
including Mr.. Depew and ex-Gov. Black.
The rival aspirants for the Senate sat OPP
posite each other. 1t is the era of confer
ences and arbitrations, and intelligent COM
promises, and maybe the New York sena-
torial fight is not beyond adjustment by
such means. Only one man can be elected.
Shall it be Mr.. Depew or Mr.. Black? or
shall both retire in favor Of new man?
The choice is on the cards for next month,
and Albany is the place. But meanwhile a
humming lot of talk will be heard, and.
not improbably, some side issues intro
duced for bargaining and maneuvering pur-
poses. They play the game in New York
with many curves and much fancy "busi-
ness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-07
Holiday
Aprons.

Our new stock of Xmas Aprons is
ready, and comprises aprons of every
proper material, plain or with all the
correct frills and furbelows. A vast
variety for women, maids, nurses and
mattresses.
They. make dainty and useful
Christmas gifts, while not being
necessarily expensive.
:. Maids and Mattresses Aprons, good quality
lawn. with deep hem, finished with ~.
broad band Of apronette and strings Ea. A@/2S'
apron and strings finished with hemstitch- re
ed hem. Each. -
Maids and Nurses Aprons good quality lawn. in
tucks, insertion and edging; finished with 90
broad ties. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
Waitress BIB Aprons. good quality lawn. bib
edging; tucked lapels over shoulders. Each. ~
Nurses Aprons, good quality lawn, double %.
width, broad hem. Each. Observation-Disclosures. oCS.
Maids and Mattresses Bib Aprons good quality
lawn, bib and lapels trimmed with en- 90
brOidery and hemstitched hem. Each. $50. oOI.
Parlor Maids Aprons, fine sheer lawn, . r.
with hemstitched ruffle and hem. EACH. 20.
Ladies' Maids Aprons, good quality lawn, plain
hem bib and 1apels trimmed with narrow 70,
edging Of blind embroidery. Each. SOe'
Maids. Nurses and Waitress Aprons, good quail
lily lawn, Win broad or narrow tuckS, embroidery
insertion or blind scalloped edge; broad -,
ties Each. oON.
Maids BIB Aprons fine striped apronette, -oo
broad lapels over shoulders. Each. ........ ooS.
Caps.
Maids and Mattresses Caps, plain lawn,
three different shapes, trimmed with quill x
lug. racn' ~
Maids and !, Mattresses Caps oval shape, trim
Vaienciennes lace edge. Each. ....... ..'o" IOc
Maids and Mattresses Caps OF fine dotted
riety Of shapes Each .............. . I5c.
Maids and Mattresses Caps oval shape trim
med with full quilting edged with lace edge
vet; Each. ................. Ioc.
Third d0or Eleventh st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-07
Money in Elections.

Presumably Bourke Cochran is loaded to
the guards with a speech on the subject of
the use of money in elections, and when he
delivers it his interest in the two bills he
introduced yesterday will probably cease
They will serve that end very well. But
further than that it Is difficult to think of
them seriously, for the reason that Tam
many Hall Is not an impressive source of
moral regeneration.
The country Is well advised of the fact
that too much money is used in our politi-
cal campaigns. city, state and national and
there is a wholesome protest against it. OF
larly, large sums are believed to come from
great corporations, seeking to secure or re-
tain national favor. The trusts, as these
corporations are called, have no politics.
but shed their shekeIs on the one side as
well as on the other. They must stand to
win no matter which side triumphs at the
polls. A friend at court is a friend indeed.
and no matter how high he comes such a
friend must be on the pay roll
How to prevent these contributions is a
problem upon which many men have ex-
ercised their faculties. 1t is the old demand
in new form for fence which shall be
horse high, bull strong and pig tight It is
hard fence to build, and Mr. Cockran's
specifications do not survive examination.
Nearly anything could invade territory SO
inclosed. and nearly everything that cared
to get in would soon be there. The trusts.
we may be sure. are chuckling at Mr.. Cock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-07
The News From Port Arthur.

Late reports from Tokyo suggest that the
end Is really near at Port Arthur. The
japanese. from their vantage point on 203-
Meter HILL have gained at last the range
of the harbor and the town and are Smelling
both with destructive effect. Several Rus
sian warships have been sunk or damaged
and unless the Japanese gunners are driven
from their position or the ships seek the
open sea in flight it Is probable that the
remn ants of the once formidable Russian
naval force will be totally destroyed. But
flight is only a choice of evils and more
over 1t is doubtful whether the vessels are
now capable of putting to sea and steaming
a. more than a scows pace. owing to the
injuries already inflicted. Furthermore, ac-
oOrding to some reports, many of the large
guns have been. removed from the vessels
to the forts surrounding the city.
But 1t is not in the warships at Port
Arthur that the watching world is chiefly
interested. but in the city itself. How long
can it Withstand the determined assaults Of
the japanese? If the possession of the high
hill recently captured with great loss gives
the Japanese command of the harbor with
their artillery It is reasonable to believe
that it gives them as well command of all
that lies between. and repeated advances
today state that the Russians having been
driven back to Akasaka Hill. fronting on
Port Arthur. were obliged later to retire
from that position. owing to the plunging
fire from 203-Meter Hill. and that the Jap
snese subsequently occupied the abandoned
eminence.
The fall of Port Arthur before the COM
ing of severe weather is evidently eagerly
sought by the Japanese commanders, who
realize the necessity of affording their
troops now engaged in the siege rest I'M
der shelter during the cold weeks to come
II is known to a certainty that the Rus
slams will continue throughout the winter
to strengthen their forces at Mukden pre-
paratory probably to an advance south
ward. 1t is therefore highly important to
Japan to release the men who have for so
long been fighting desperately at Port Ar
thur from their exhausting and depicting
assignment and give them a chance to re-
cuperate in season for the serious work of
holding back Kuropatkin's line.
An additional reason why the fall of
Port Arthur before the new year would be
especially welcomed by Japan is the desir-
ability of relieving the full naval force of
It's blockading duties in good season before
the arrival of the Baltic sea feet of the
Russians in the Pacific. With Port Arthur
In the hands of Japan IL will be no longer
necessary to maintain strict sea Gordon
around that port to prevent the egress of
the warships or the ingress of supply
carrying merchantmen