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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-01
RESTS BEGIN.
Pr Shows Determination
ame Where 1t Belongs.
3 PitiIess Investigation of
OquOis Theater Fire.
PORPSES COUNTED.
Jed Number 45O and 1872
Yet Unknown.
+ of Injured Is Now
Figured at 1O4.
tes of Mis- ing Vary
ching as High as 3I2.

p, Jan. 1.-Pitiless investiga-
the Iroguois fire horror today
|attention with the burial of
% The removal of bodies from
norgues to private under
esta blishments developed a
ment of uncertainty in com
tals of cead and missing. The
actual eorpses most generally
BON was 582. including $50 iden-
q 1872 unidentified.
missing vary greatly, one
putting the total at S12. In
4 figured at 1O4.
rrests of persons who may be
lonsible were said today to be
obable. The 12 arrests made
We're ordered on information
raj of the stage employees were
to leavA the city.
Traegel- today issued an ap-
le public to notify him of all
that n aay have escaped the
to my notice." said Cor
hat bodies of some
pved from the tempo
relief stations opened
the vicinity of the
fter the fire, without
g been made by the
Id confusion, persons
y remains were al
Rm to their homes
l understand that
p few instances. |
that some of the in
o private residences
lout the making of
is reported to me
Ice died. I ask that
ag of any such oc-
matter to my office
elatives and friends
Kissing, the people
a large extent ap-
with details of the
extent was this evil
ing papers decided
holiday custom and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-01
kRREsTs.
ss of the Burned
Thsater.

8Seven employees of
have been arrest
by the chief of DO
Nhe charge against
that of being ac-
Inter. They will be
eFdict of a coroner's s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-01

Continued on Page six.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
NO FIGHTING REPORTED
NEAR VLADIV0ST0K.

st. Petersburg, March 10. 4:45 p. M
The only piece of important news up
to this hour to-day from the seat of
war was the Associated Press dispatch
from Port Arthur announcing a fresh
attack on that place by the Japanese
fleet. The dispatch contained no de-
tails.
Another telegram to the Associated
Press from Vladivostok has been re-
ceived. 1t makes no mention of fight
ing and it is assumed that all is quiet
there.
The reports that the Japanese have
entered Manchuria west of the Yalu
river and have reached Feng Huan
Cheng on the Pekin road, which is
the Russian line of communication to
the Yalu, cannot be confirmed. If the
information proves true a land engage
ment of some magnitude cannot long
De delayed, as the Russians have a
heavy force south of the line. between
Lao Yang and Mukden, and they are
also occupying strong positions along
hte Yalu. A Japanese column between
Them would be in a desperate strait,
unless it moved by the flank to take
the Russians on the Yalu in the rear
and was energetically supported by
forward Japanese movement from Ko-
rea
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
HOUSE SHOWS GRIEF
FOR DEATH OF CROFT

Washington, March 10.-In the House
of Representatives to-day the chap
lain feelingly referred to the death Of
Representative George William Croft
of South Carolina.
The Speaker announced the ap-
pontment of w. Bourke Cochran Of
New York as a member of the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. Finley of South Carolina then
was recognized and announced the
death of his colleague, George William
Croft. The usual resolutions of sym
pathy and regret were presented and
adopted.
Mr.. Overstreet Of Indiana secured
unanimous consent for a continuation
tomorrow of the order limiting debate
on the report Of the Postoffice Depart
ment involving representatives and
senators, until o'clock.
The Speaker announced the follow
ing as the committee to represent the
House at the funeral Of the late Mr.
Croft:
Messrs Finley of South Carolina,
Aiken of South Carolina, Johnson Of
South Carolina, Legare of South Car
DINA, Scarborough of South Carolina,
Lever Of South Carolina. Loudenslager
of New Jersey Patterson of Pennsyl-
vania. Richardson of Alabama, McLain
of Mississippi, Houston of Delaware,
Sibley of Pennsylvania, Weisse OF Wis
consin and Jackson of Ohio.
AS a further mark of respect the
House at 12:10 o'clock adjourned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
REPORT OF ALEXIEFF
UPON THE ATTACK.

st. Petersburg, March 10.-The Gear
has received the following message
krom Viceroy Alexieff, dated Mukden,
March 10:
THE commandant of the fortress at
Port Arthur reports that at about
0clock this morning the outlines Of
vessels, apparently torpedo boats, were
sseen at sea within the area swept by
bur searchlights. Our batteries opened
Hire upon these vessels. Our torpedo
fboats put out to sea at 2:4O a. m. and
EAt about 4 o'clock met the enemy west
of the Lao Tishin lighthouse. After
firing several shots the enemy retired
to the south in the direction of Shan
dun. Our torpedo boats returned to
the harbor at o'clock.
Later, torpedo boats were again
sent to sea to reconnoiter. They re-
turned in half an hour, having learn
ed that an enemy's squadron was ap-
preaching.
AT o'clock the Japanese opened
fire upon our cruisers and the fort
ress. The enemy had fourteen ships,
and fired the entire time from behind
Lao Tishin.
Il have the honor to report the
above to your majesty.
(Signed) "Alexieff."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
DEATH BY PNEUMONIA
OR BY THE GALLONS.
One Way or the other, Dunn Is 20
Meet IL To-day.

One Way or the other, Dunn Is 10
Meet IL To-day.
st. Joseph, Mo, March 10.-Facing
death from pneumonia and death by
the gallows, Mark Dunn, murderer of
Alfred Fenton at Rushville Mo-, was
landed in Jail here to-day, after a cap
ture almost as sensational as his es-
cape from behind the bars here last
Monday. He is in a dying condition,
but unless his demise intervenes Dunn
viii be hanged in the Jail yard here
tomorrow.
Dunns capture occurred at Guilford,
Mo-, where, after an exciting chase, he
had taken refuge in hotel, too weak
to offer resistance to Sheriff Spencer
and several deputies, who had pursued
him across the country from Rosedale.
Shortly after Dunn's escape from
Jail was made, when he locked his
guard, the jailer and a deputy sheriff
in cell at the point of two revolvers
that had been smuggled in, Dunn was
taken i'll, and was obliged to ask shell
ter at the home of farmer in Rose
dale. A farm hand who was present
suspected that the fugitive was Dunn.
A telegram was sent to Sheriff Spen-
Ger.
Deathly i'll, Dunn started on a wild
drive across the country. Sheriff Spen-
Ger and deputies came to Rosedale on
the first train, but Dunn had forty
, five minutes start of them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
SENATOR TILLMAN
WAS UNDER THE KNIFE.
Slight Operation Performed Upon
the south CaroIininn.

By r. M Larner.
Washington, March Ex-senator Till
man submitted to an operation on his
liberated throat to-day, and tonight
is greatly relieved.
Sensational reports were circulated
here this morning that Senator Till
man was dying and. was not expected
to survive the day. DIR. ]. Ford
Thompson, who performed the opera
ton, authorized the following state
ment: Senator Tillman is not dan
from a severe cold for more than
week. His throat is liberated, and
one of his tonsils was so enlarged that
an operation was deemed advisable.
The operation was successfully per-
formed to-day. and the Senator's con-
dition is much improved. Absolute
rest is necessary for at least a week.
At no time has he had fever or sink
ing spells, as reported, and by care
full treatment he should be able to
go to his home at Edgefield within
the next ten days"
Senators German, Depew, Black
burn, Bailey, Fairbanks, Spooner and
many of his senatorial associates have
been frequent and anxious callers at
Senator Tillman's residence during his
illness. Senator Latimer and the
members of the South Carolina dele
cation have also called to make daily
inquiry as to his condition, some of
them taking turns in remaining by his
bedside at night.
Senator Tillman's condition con-
tinues favorable tonight, and he is
resting easily. The operation on the
tonsil, which resulted in removing the
pus from the abcess, has relieved him
a great deal, and he now takes nour-
ishment more freely. The temperature
also is satisfactory at 99A. Those at
tending him say they now see no cause
for apprehension.
If the improvement continues as at
present the family hope the Senator
may take his projected trip South with
in few days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
REPRESENTATIVE CROFT
HAS PASSED AWAY.
south Carolina Congressman Died
of Blood Poisoning.


Washington, March 10-Representa-
tive George w. Croft of Aiken, S. c.,
died at his home in this city to-day
of blood poisoning.
MIR. Croft had been i'll for over six
weeks as the result of an injury caused
by splinter in his thumb, from which
blood poisoning resulted. DIR. Croft, a
brother, was summoned from Aiken,
but the efforts of himself and the To-
cal physicians with whom he consult
ed proved unavailing. His heart also
became seriously affected, and all hope
of his recovery was abandoned yes
terday.
Mr.. Croft was 81 years old. He
leaves six sons. He was a Democrat
and was serving his first term in Con-
gress. He had been twice elected
president of the South Carolina State
Bar Association and had served in
both houses of the state Legislature.
The funeral train bearing the re-
mains, and the committee of his col
leagues in the House, designated to
conduct the funeral, left Washing
ton at $50 o'clock tonight for Aiken,
S. C. The train win reach Aiken at l
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The hour
of the funeral will not be fixed unit;
the party arrives at the late home of
Representative Croft.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
RUSSIANS AND JAPS
ARE MOVING IN FORCE.

London, March 10.-Neither the Off
cial nor the independent dispatches
published this morning add much
knowledge to the progress of the war.
Speculation regarding the military sit
uation on the Yalu river is most keen,
but no news of reliable character has
been received.
The Nagasaki correspondent of the
Daily Express asserts that 100000
troops have been shipped from Japan,
and that portion of the Second Army
Corps is now on it's way to Korea.
The correspondent of the Daily
Chronicle at Toxic, evidently referring
to the same movements cables that
the transportation to Northern Korea
of three divisions of Japanese troops
has been completed, and that these
men are beginning to advance, while
ten divisions of the Second Army Corps
have already been modified.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says that the Japa-
nese after Port Arthur is neutralized,
probably will move two armies to the
north simultaneously, one from the
southern part of the Lao Tung penin-
sula and the other from the Yalu
river.
The Russians are now moving
northward in Korea, this correspond
ent continues, with the intention OF
making Win their defensive base.
A correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph. who was in japan recently,
wires from Seoul that the Japanese are
making steady progress with their
land movements. The roads are occu-
pied by Japanese troops.
According to a Tien Tsin correspond
ent of the STANDARD the Russians are
withdrawing all their superfiuous
troops from Port Arthur to Hardin and
Kirin. because of the shortness of pro-
visions and because it is doubtful
whether or not they would be able to
hold either Port Arthur or New
Chwang against a resolute. attack.
The spirit of the Russian troops
who are largely recruits, has peen
broken by starvation. cold and harsh
treatment from their officers. The
Russian losses on the Yalu river are
reported to reach a total Of 1000 men.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
TURNER LEAVES
SUPREME COURT
B. D. EVANS SUCCEEDS HIM.
ILLNESS IN JUSTICE TURNER'S
FAMILY THE REASON.

Appointment of Judge Evans Re-
Iieves Justice Fish of an OppO-
nent for His POsitiOn-ROger L..
Gamble of Louisville and A. r.
Daily of WrightsViIIe Are Mem
toned as Possible Successors to
Judge Evans in the Middle Circuit.
Atlanta, March 10.-Judge Beverly
D. Evans of Sandersville, judge of the
Superior Courts of the Middle Circuit,
is out of the race for the Supreme
Court, but will go on the Supreme
Bench on April 1, as the successor to
Justice Henry G. Turner, who resign
ed to-day, to take effect at that time.
The resignation of Justice Turner
and the appointment of Judge Evans
to succeed him come as a complete
surprise. The matter has been under
consideration by Gov. Terrell since
Monday night, and has been kept a
close secret, not even a rumor of it
having escaped. Judge Turner inform
ed the Governor at that time that he
would resign after completing the
work of the October term, and no
amount of persuasion could induce him
to change his decision. His resignation
is dated to-day, however. and states
that while he has been most pleasantly
situated, he feels that it is his duty to
tender his resignation at this time.
While his resignation gives no def
mite reason, it is understood that ill
ness in Judge Turner's family and his
desire to return to his home at Quit
man, in order to be with them, is the
primary cause of his action.
Fish without OPPOSITION.
The appointment Of Judge Evans re-
moves him from the race against AS
sociate Justice w. M. Fish. against
whom he has been running for the
last three or four months, and Justice
Fish is now without opposition.
This leaves no opposition to any pres
ent member of the Supreme Court, ex-
cept Chief Justice T. j. Simmons,
against whom Judge r. B. Russell of
winder has announced. While Judge
Evans does not go on the Supreme
bench until April l. he has rendered
his resignation as Judge of the Mid
die Circuit. to take effect March 10. 1t
is not definitely decided whom the
Governor will appoint to succeed him
in the Middle Circuit, but it is pretty
we'll settled that it lies between two
well known citizens of that circuit,
Judge Roger l.. Gamble of Louisville
and Hon. A. f. DAILY of Wrightsville
Evans Highly Gratihed.
Judge Evans came here to-day in
response to a telegram. but did noe
learn until he arrived that he was to
be appointed to the Supreme bench
He was highly gratihed over the ac-
ton OF the Governor. and thanked him
warmly. Judge Evans has been Judge
of the Middle Circuit six years, and
prior TO that time was It's solicitor
general for a period of seven years
He Is 80 years old, having been born
In May, 1855, and Is graduate OF Mer-
Ger University and OF Yale College
Law School AS Supreme Couri jls-
tice. Judge Evans win be a candidate
for the remaining four years Of the
unexpired term Of the late Justice
Samuel Lumpkin, 10 fili whose place
Juatlee Turner was appointed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
MOB WAS FOOLED BY
THE ALERT OFFICERS
Riot Gums Trained Upon Those After
the Negro.

the Negro.
Murphysboro, ILL.,, March 10.-A mob
from Carbonate made an attempt to
take Thomas Vaughan, a mulatto,
from the county Jail here to-day, in
tending to lynch him.
Sheriff Thorp was apprised by tele-
phone of the mob's departure from
Carbonate, and, with Deputy Jack
Woodward, waited in the second story
of the jail. The mob, about seventy
five strong approached the Jail door
and were covered with riot guns from
the windows above. The mob hur-
riedly dispersed.
The officers captured JEFF Etherton,
Thomas Walker and Dock Lightfoot,
all Of whom were released on bail.
Walker was sweated and said the in
tention was to call Sheriff Thorp to
the door. overpower him and secure
the negro without bloodshed.
Deputy Woodward's riot gun fell 10
the floor and was discharged. the
charge tearing his right arm so that
amputation was necessary.
Vaughan Is o prisoner charged with
criminal assault, the victim being a
Carbondale school teacher. She is stu
ia serious condition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
JAPANESE ADMIRAL
ON THE COMMANDMENT.

Toxic, Thursday, March 1O-The re-
port of Vice Admiral Kamimura, in
command of the Vladivostok naval
expedition, reached the Navy Depart
ment here early this morning. 1t evil
IDENTIFY came by way of Gen San. where
the squadron was expected to call
upon it's return.
The report throws little additional
light on the movement, except it seems
to show that the Russian squadron
remained safely within Vladivostok
harbor under the protection of the
shore batteries. Admiral Kamimura
does not mention in his report any
thing concerning Russian operations
in the vicinity of Posset bay or the
Tumen river. The full report of Vice
Admiral Kamimura says:
AS prearranged, we reached the
east entrance to Vladivostok on the
morning of March through a frozen
sea. The enemy's ships were not seen
outside the harbor. We approached
the batteries on the northeast coast
from a point beyond the range of the
batteries on the Balkan promontory
and Bosphorus straits. After bonn
DdrQlnS the inner narDOr forty minutes
from 150 o'clock in the afternoon, we
retired.
II believe the bombardment effected
considerable damage. Soldiers were
seen, but the land batteries did not re-
ply to our fire. Black smoke was OBJ
served at the east entrance to the
harbor about o'clock p. m. and was
thought to be from the enemy's ships,
but this smoke gradually disappeared.
"On the morning of March we re-
connoitered America bay and Strelok
bay, but saw nothing unusual. We
reapproached the east entrance to
Vladivostok at noon. The enemy's
ships were invisible and the batteries
did not fire. We turned toward Pos
siet bay, but not seeing the enemy, re-
tired 8"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
CHURCH'S CONSENT
NEEDED BY SMOOT
TO RUN FOR THE SENATE,
INFLUENCE WELDED BY THE
CHURCH UPON POLITICS.

This Was Brought Out in the Evil
mittee That Is Investigating Reed
SmOOt-MOses Thatcher Case Was
Reviewed and Admitted as Evil
dence-MOrmOns in Majority in All
Save Three Utah Counties.
Washington, March 10.-One of the
most interesting and important feat
ures of the investigation of the Sena-
tor Reed Smoot case before the SEN
ate Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons was brought out to-day in the
testimony of E. B. Critchlow, former
ly an assistant United States attorney
in Utah, who told the story of the
Moses Thatcher episode.
According to his version, which was
borne out by official records, Apostle
Thatcher persisted in continuing as a
candidate for the United States SEN
ate against the wishes of a quorum Of
the apostles, and on that account was
held to be mot in harmony with his
quorum" The history of the campaign
he made against the wishes of his fell
low Mormons of his defeat and his
subsequent trial before a commission
of church officials was given in de-
tail, and in the end Thatcher's sub
mission to the will of the church was
read and put in the record of the
Smoot investigation. This recantation
showed Thatcher totally broken in
spirit and bowling absolutely to the
mandates of the church, in that the
consent of an officers quorum must be
obtained in order that he might con-
tinue in good standing.
The purpose of the testimony was to
show that it was necessary, according
to the rules of the church, for Reed
Smoot to have obtained the consent Of
the church before he could have be-
come a candidate for the Senate.
Andrew Jensen, the assistant histo-
rian of the church, also gave testimony
during the early part of the day, and
showed the supremacy of the presi-
dent of the church. He related the
methods of the church, it's control by
presidents of stakes and bishops. The
president Of the church, said this wit
ness, appointed the president of the
stakes, some fifty-three in number.
The bishops could not act until their
appointment was approved by the
president of the church.
MormOns in Majority.
Mr.. Jensen said that aside from Salt
Lake, Weaver and Summit counties,
the Mormons were in the majority in
all the counties of Utah.
At the executive session Of the COM
mittee at noon certain proceedings
from the divorce case of Apostle Teas
dale were put into the record as evil
dence. The admissions made in that
case were offered by the prosecution to
combat the testimony of President
Joseph f. Smith that Teasdale was
married to Lillias Hook for eternity
only and that she was not considered
as Teasdale's wife when he contract
ed the marriage with Marian Scholes.
The divorce decree set aside the mar
riage.
The records and testimony in the
case and the decree are unprintable.
Mr.. Crltchow told OF the prosecu-
lions of Mormons for unlawful cohab-
itation. saying prosecutions were in
augurated with vigOr and many men
and some women went into hiding
over 1000 men were convicted and
sentenced. n ! remember rightly"
Mr.. Crltohlow said an opportunity
contlnusd on Eighth Page. -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11

Port Arthur. March 10.-The Japan
csc fleet appeared off this harbor at
midnight and bombarded this city in
termittently until o'clock this morn
ing.
The Russians replied to the Japanese
fire.
A message from the signal station
at II o'clock last night announced the
appearance of a Japanese squadron
on the horizon. Fifty minutes later
the shore batteries opened fire on the
Japanese vessels.
A gale sprang up and the attacking
fleet soon withdrew.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
HOSPITAL WORK
IS SOON TO START
EXPECTED BY FIRST OF MAY
ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BUILDING WILL BEGIN.

Col. Lester Has Been Untiring in His
Efforts to Bring About the Com
mencement of WOrI-At Last He
Has Definite PrOmise-Bids VIII
Soon BE Advertised for The
Working Plans Have Been Com
pIeted.
By r. M. Larner.
Washington, March 10.-Represen-
tative Lester has been notified by the
architect of the treasury that work on
the Marine Hospital building in Sa-
vannah may begin the latter part of
next month. The working plans have
been completed and the specifications
are about finished, so that advertise
ments for bids will shortly be publish
ed.
Col. Lester has been urging action on
this case with a persistency which
could no longer be resisted. and he was
highly gratified this morning when he
displayed a favorable communication
from Architect Taylor.
At the Treasury Department it is
explained that great amount of
equally urgent work was scheduled
ahead of the Savannah building. and
the rules of the Office require that each
case shall be taken up in it's regular
turn to avoid charges of special ia
vors
The delay in perfecting the title to
the site was also a cause for delay.
but now all is clear sailing. and bids
will be called for at once with the
expectation of beginning work by
May 1.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
JOE LlEBES ARRESTED
FOR SMUGGLING DIAMONDS,

San Antonio, Tex. March lO.-The
customs authorities at Eagle Pass
have arrested Joe Liebes. a wealthy
New Yorker on the charge Of smug-
Cling and confiscating $500 worth Of
diamonds and other dutiable articles.
He gave $1,000 bond for his appearance
in May. Liebes is said TO have infiu-
entail relations in Washington and
San Fra ncisco.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
TO KEEP THE NEGRO
FROM CASTING A VOTE.

Annapolis, Md. March 10.-The
House of Delegates to-day, by strict
party vote of ga to q, passed the bill
proposing constitutional amendment.
limiting the franchise in Maryland.
the purpose of which is to eliminate
the negro vote. The measure has
passed the Senate and now goes to
Gov. Warfield for his action.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-11
EVENTS IN THE FAR EAST.

The Japanese fleet has hammer
ed at Port Arthur once more. Bonn
barded the city for eight hours, the
Russian forts returning the fire.
Russians officially deny the re-
ports from Japanese sources of
sea fight off Vladivostok.
Japanese vice admiral reports
,lpOn the bombardment of Vladivos-
tok by his fleet. He was under
the impression that considerable
damage was caused the city.
It is announced that one of the
Russian torpedo boats was lost at
sea.