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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
MAYOR HARRISON TEsTIFIEs.
Ths Report That None of Chicago
 Thentsrs Complies with Low.


 Theatsrs Complies With Low.
 Chicago, Jan. 13.-Mayor Harrison was on the stand to-day in the Iroquois theater fire inquest. His evidence re- lated chiefly to report, submitted to him by Commissioner Williams, which declared that none of the theaters in Chicago fully complied with the terms of the building ordinances. The mayor described the wanderings of this report from him to the council, from the coun- cil to a subcommittee, from this com- mittee back to the council and then to the printer. He said that no action had been taken upon 1t by the council up to the time of the Iroquois theater fire.
 The mayor declared that Building Commissioner Williams simply reported to him that there was not a theater in the city of Chicago complying with the law, but made no recommendation that they be closed or their licenses revoked. He corroborated the statement of Building Commissioner Williams that the office of the commissioner was poor ly supplied with help, and that there was no way in which assistance could be procured, except through larger appropriation by the city, and this, in the present state of Chicago's finances, was out of the question.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
HERBERT SPENCER,s WILL.
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 London, Jan. 13. Herbert Spencer's will is a curious document. It directs that his body shall be placed in a coffin with loose lid and easily opened from below, and that the body shall be cre- mated and the ashes buried, all with out any species of religious ceremony
 All rights and property in his books and investments are given to the trus- tees, Hon. Auberen Herbert pr Henry Charleton Bastian and DaviC Duncan, with instructions to employ the yearly revenue fin resuming and continuing during such periods as may be needed for fulfilling my express wishes, but not exceeding the lifetime of all descend- ants of Queen Victoria who shall be living at my decease, and of the sur- yivors and survivor of them and for twenty-one years after the death of such survivor; the publication of the existing parts of my descriptive soci- ology and the compilation and publi- cation of the fresh parts thereof upon the plan of the parts already pulp lished'
 fAltCl " c1i IS cll CURy1A6 IA bn,7 StIl ~ plates, etc, are to be auctioned and the proceeds divided between a number of scientific societies.
 The will orders that Herbert Spen- cer's autobiography is to be published simultaneously in Great Britain and the United States and requests David Dun can to write a biography in one volume of moderate size.
 Another interesting clause follows: ! give to Charles Holme, son of my late friend, George Holme, of Derby, in re- membrance of his father having saved my life when g. boy, the watch present. ed to me by friends in Boston, United States, and so inscribed, together with the attached chain, and hope the leg- atee may think it well to keep 1t in his family as an heirloom"
 In a codicil Herbert Spencer reiter- ates his objection to the metric system, and expresses the desire that whenever bill shall be introduced in parliament on the subject his pamphlet against tho system shall be reprinted and distrib- uted to the members of both houses.
 The will gives minute details as to the disposal of all personal property For instance. it says: ITO MrsI Signey Webb, the piano given me by my Amer ican friend, Andrew Carnegie. with the music stool, the music shelves and their contained music"
 The will offers a complete set of Her bert Spencer's works and a large quan- tity of the manuscripts of these works to the British Museum.
 The will is equal in length to the number of words contained in three newspaper columns.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
PANAMA AGAIN DISCUSSED.
mr. spoonsr Defsnd. ,he Course of the
 President.

Washington. Jan. 12.-Panama again to-day was the principal subject of con- sideration in the senate and as on yes- terday the debate was spirited. Mir. Carmack opened the proceedings with a set speech in pointed criticism of the presidents course and was followed by Mir. Spooner, the only other speaker of the day, in defense of the presidents action as law abiding and in defense of the president himsels as a patriotic, brave and true man"
 MT. Tillman frequently interrupted MT. Soooner and there were a number of sharp encounters between them. When the senate adjourned the Pana- ma question was still before the senate, and it was announced that discussion would be resumed tomorrow after the disposition of the postofiice department incuiry resolutions.
 Before the Panama subject was taken up there was a brief but lively discus sion between Messrs. Paterson and Scott of the labor troubles in Colorado.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
COLOMBIAN TROOPS MASSING
FOUR THOUSAND ALREADY AT
 BARRANoUILLA.
Admiral Coshlan Advise. ,he Navy Ds- partment-cruiser carssgsna About to Transport More to Gulf of Darien- Indians Unfrisndly 10 United States One Chief Wearing Uniform of a Colombian Colonel.

Indians UnfffenuiY To Unttcu states
 One Chief Wearing Uniform of
 Colombian Colonel.
 Washington, Jas. 1s.-The following was posted at the navy department to- day by order of the secretary:
 ''The following cable has been receiv- ed from Admiral Coghlan, dated Colon. January 12, 1904:
 ' Report from the Cartegena states cruiser Cartagena now about to trans port troops to Gulf of Darien. Troops are arriving at Barranquilla, quite rapidly. Four thousand men now here. Castine from Caledonia harbor reports Indians unfriendly. Chief at Sasardi now wears uniform colonel Colombian force. A large number of canoes at Sasardi and Mosquito village. No large landing of Colombian forces made on the coast. merely parties of two and three in canoes. Traders in that vicin- lty say Indians are unfriendly to all strangers, allowing none to seep ashore. No Coombian forces were seen at any time or place in Panama terri tory. No trail or stream which can be entered from the sea were found. Ev- erything about the same as when At ianta visited there the first time except chief having uniform. No American vessels have ever been able to buy stores from Indians even before Co., lombian forces went to Timumati Ban croft starts for northeast coast Tuesday morning. Castine and Mayfiower fol- low when coaled. The Topeka just from Bocas del Toro with report from Nash vile. everything quiet and no excite nnentt. Nashville will remain there. When Stewart is repaired I propose to send her there also. Mayflower return ed. Found Manlingo bay Indians un- friendly. Objected strongly to expora- ton in their territory. From Concep- tion bay south to Mosquito village In- dians are friendly and say that they dians to pass them. Indians said Co., 1ombian force expected to get all canoes and. with schooners and steam launches take large force to Mandingo bay
 The movements of the Bancroft Castine and Mayf1owers are in conse- quence of directions sent by the depart nnent some days since to use every pos sible effort for the pacification of the Indian tribes and to prevent as far as possible the restlessness and uneasiness that might follow from the presence of strangers in their territory.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
EIGHT PERSONS KILLED.
Thrown Down Elevator Shaft in st.
 Louis Factory.

Louis Factory.
 St. Louis, Jan. 13.-A crowd of em- ployes pressing against the elevator gate tonight on the sixth floor of the Brown Shoe company building, at Eleventh street and Washington ave- nue, caused the gate to give way and ten persons were plunged down the shoft. Six were taken out dead and the other four seriously injured, were hur- ried to the City hospital.
 Two of the injured died soon after reaching the hospital and without re- gaining consciousness.
 The employees had assembled at the close of work In the corridors on the different floors, waiting for the elevator at the seventh floor receiving passen- genrs when those on the sixth floor eager to get near the eoor and fe first into the cage, began to push toward the gate. Suddenly the gate gave way, just as the elevator started to descend and ten of the employees plunged head first down the shaft.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
Must Not Make Up Lost Time.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-The Chicago 6 Northern railway has issued an order that under no circumstances shall pas senger trains exceed their schedule speed. No matter how late train may be the engineer must not make up the time by running faster than his sched- ule calls for. All trains becoming late on any portion of their trip must ar- rive at destination late. The explana- tion is made that the management does not care to risk disaster which might occur on account of fast running to make up lost stime.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
Reports of Ka,.er,. oondttlon.

Berlin, Jan, 1S.-A statement publish ed by the Birmingham (Eng.) Post to- day to the effect that letters had reach ed official quarters in London from Der lin that great uneasiness was felt con- eerning the condition of Emperor Will liam (wwhieh statement was circulated in the United States) is wholly without foundation. The newspapers of Berlin have entirely dismissed the subject of the emperor's health, which is no longer Ia matter of discyssionx m
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
NO MONEY FOR CIYILSERVICE
APPROPRIATION STRICKEN OUT
 BY THE HOUSE.
Action Taken in Committee of the whoIs-Repubiicans and Democrats Voted Together-Aye and Nay Vote win be Demanded when Hill Is Rs- ported-mr. Grosvenor Bitterly Att tacks tho system.
taoks tho system.


 ported-nir. Grosyenor Bitterly Att taciss tho system.
 Washington, Jan. 13-After a lively debate lasting three hours the house to-day in committee of the whole, by a vote of 7S to 65, struck out of the leg islatiye, executive and judicial appro- priation bill the paragraph providing for the salaries and expenses of the civil service commission and clerks eln- pIoyed under the commission The ac- ton was taken on motion of Mir. Hep burn, of Iowa. He was supported by republicans and democrats, both in speech and on the vote. Notice was given by Mir. Bingham, In charge Of the bill,. that a yea and nay vote will be demanded on the amendment striking out the provision for the expenses of the civil service commission when the bill is reported in the house. No con- clusion was reached in committee on the legislative bill.
 In the course of the discussion Mir Clark, den1., of Missouri, suggested that bill be brought before the house so that the subject could be debated and voted upon.
 MT. Grosvenor said the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Ciarlx) could im- mortalize himself if he would introduce and pass bill amending, enlarging altering or affecting the old law, which, he said, is regarded as the perfection of human wisdom. Concluding his re- marks, Mir Grosvenor said that an oligarchy of three men had been built and up to a recent date was controlled by one man.
 MT. Grosvenor further said: stWhen this law went into effect the expendi- lures under the bill now pending here amounted to about twenty million dol lars; to-day it amounts to thirty mil lions, and we are told that the reason for that is that sixteen per cent. of this amount-this was the estimate given to me yesterday-is paid to men absolutely worthless to the public service, so that we have practically a civil pension. It is enough to say that the expenditures under this system have increased thir- ty per cent. It is enough to say that under this system the wrongs and out rages and irregularities and crimes that are charged to-day, if they did not originate under the civil service admin istration, have been covered through the administration of that system up to date"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
IS SCHOONER G N. BRAINERD
IDENTITY OF VESSEL SUNK OFF
 HARBoR.
Schooner Left New London Monday for New York-was Laden with Paving
 ssons-r. A. scott wrseking Company of New London Has Been Notlnsd--

ssons-T. A. scott wrsoking Company
 of New London Has Been Nofined--
 Crew stiIi Missing.
 The two-masted schooner reported yesterday sunk off the harbor about three miles off Welch's point. Milford. is though. to be the G. M. Brainerd of Rockland, Me. which left New Lon day Monday for New York with load of paving stone. The sunken schooner went down with sails set and her top sails Drotrude above the water as she lies on the bottom From a description of such parts of her rig as are visible, the officials of the T. A. Scott Wrecking company of New London believe that she is .he G. M. Brainerd. The latter vessel had new jibtopsail, which cor responds with the description of tie sunken crafts rig, and she is also said to be the only schooner which has TO- gently been in the sound, not accounted for.
 No tidings Of her crew has been re- ceived. It was thought possible at first that they had been picked up by an- other vessel but some doubt about this view is expressed at the wrecking coln- panys office. It Is said that the Brain erd carried yawl boat which would not renain afioat long if heavily loaded. The fact that nothing has been heard of the crew is regarded as oninous. The c. M. Brainerd was commanded by Captain Frank W. Farrar.
 The sunken vessel is headed east, but it is though that the G. M. Brainerd. damaged and leaking by contact with floating ice, may have turned about in an effort to make a harbor when she went down.
 Rockland. Me, Jan. 13-Cobb, Wright & Co.. owners of the schooner G. M. Brainerd of this port, stated tonight that from the description given of tho upper sails, they believe that it was their vessel which wes reported sunlz off Welch Point in Long Island sound
 Her master was Captain Frank c. Farrar. who has wife and four chil- dren here. The other members os the crew were Thomas R. Gray, John Nich- ols and Fred Barkster, all of whom shipper from this port.
 The schooner was bound from cqark's Island to New York with paving stones, and was valued at s8,000. She carried no insurance, and there was only par- tial insurance an the cargo sra3s Brainerd was built at Belfast, Mess 1875 and was of PAP gross tonnage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
Would L,o.u.e Customs Brokers.

Washington. Jan. 1? -Representative Hill of Connecticut introduced bill to- day providing for the licensing of cus- toms brokers. The till was prepared at the treasury department. It author- izes collectors of customs to issue liz censes to reputable persons as customs brokers, but does not prohibit import brokers from transacting their own bas- mess with customs collectors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
B. H. MAT7O0N ARRESTED,
WATERT0WN,S TREASURER IS
 TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.

An Alleged Shortage of S23,5o 07 in
 His Accourts-Is Charged with Em-
 bezziemenf-One of the Leading Men
 of the Town and Has Held Many Po-
 sitions of Trust.
 Waterbury, Jan. 1S.-Burton II. Mat toon, treasurer of the town of Water town, was arrested by Cheriff Middle brook of Litchfield county this evening on sthe charge of embezzlement.
 At a special town meeting held last Friday the report of Fred c. Manvel, an expert accountant, was submitted by a special committee appointed by the se- lectmen, showing an alleged shortage on the town books of s2s,59207. Town Treasurer Mattoon is charged with the embezzlement of these funds. MT. Mat toon was taken to the home of Sheriff Middlebrook in Winstels tonight and a hearing in the case wifi be held to-nor- row morning in the superior court.
 Mir Mattoon has been one of the lead- ing men of Watertown for number of years and has held many offices of trust, among which was state senator Mir. Mattoon's arrest was made upon a warrant issued by Staie Attorney Donald T. Warner at the instance of the selectment of Watertown.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
shipping News.

New York, Jan 13.-Sailed. Steamer Gel tic. Liverpool and Queenstown.
 Genoa, Jan. 10-Arrved: Steamer Citta dj Milano. New York via Naples.
 Bremen, Jan. 13.--Arrived Steamer Krun- bring Wilhelm, New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg. a
 St. Michaels, eJan. 13.-Passed: Steamer York.
 Movile, Jan l3.-~sArrived: Steamer Ans choria. New York for Glasgow.
 Antwerp, Jan. 13.--10 q; m'-Salieu: Steamer, Belgeland, Philadelphia.
 Southampton, Jan. 13-5 ?. m.--Saileds Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II (from HremN enlsNew York via Cherhourg.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
RUSSIAN VAR PARTY.
indication That It's Inaueuce Has Not
 lseen Impaired

St. Petersburg. Jan. 1s.-The reports circulated to the effect that M. Bezob- razoff had fallen into disfavor appear to be untrue. He is going to switzer- land to visit his family; but the ap- pointment of his associate, M. Matunin, the former Russian charge d'affaires at Seoul, as assistant of Admiral Abaza, executive chief of the committee of the Far East, is regarded as proof that M. Bezobrazoff's influence, or the infiu- ence of the party to which he belongs, has not ceased to have weight in the councils of the Russian empire.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
JAPAN MATTRESSES SHIPS.
Three of oricnta, Line Taken for use us
 Transports.


 San Francisco, Jan. 13.-A cable to the Pacific Mail Steamship company to-day announced that the Japanese government has impressed into trans- port service the three steamships of the Oriental Steamship company, ply ing between this city and the Far East The vessels are the Nippon Maru, Hong Kong Maru and the America Maru. They are fast boats, built in 1898 and have been under Japanese subsidy. A few months ago they passed govern ment inspection.
 The Nippon Maru and the Hong Kong Maru are each of 4,351 tonnage and the America Maru 5,920. The America is due here next Saturday and will be sent hack when discharged. The Nip pon left here December 30 and the Hong Kong is now in Japanese waters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
JAPAN SENDS HER ANSWER
HANDED TO RUSSIAN MINISTER
 YESTERDAY.

Report Says Negotiations wiil be Con-
 tinued without Any Time Limit
 sia's Voluntary Pledges Respecting
 ohina's Territorial Integrity i'm Man
 churia.
 London, Jan. 19.-A dispatch from Tokio to Reuters Telegram company says that Japan's answer to the last Russian note was handed this after noon to Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister. and that negotiations will be continued without any time limit being set for their termination.
 The demands which Japan is said to have made according to reports pub lished abroad have caused some surprise in Tokio according to the dispatch, and it is now stated that Japan never asked for the evacuation of Manchuria, but on the contrary frankly recognized Rus sia's special interests there and her right to protect them. Japan only de- manded the realization of Russia's vol untary pledges respecting China's terri torial integrity in Manchuria and the freedom of residential rights and inter- national trade therein.
 Berlin, Jan. 13-3:37 p. m.-Oficial opinion regarding the probability of war between Russia and Japan has suddenly changed. and the situation is now acknowledged to be grave in the extreme.
 London, Jan. 14.-The Times Pelxin correspondent says: "Russia's position in Pekin is now a remarkable one, and the change in Chinas attitude is strik- ing. Russia's wanton violation of all her pledges has finally undeceived China and thrown her into the arms of Japan.
 While Japan's preparations are com plete and her intelligent service singu- larly effective, Russia is still hanging on.
 "Russia's military strength east of Lake Baikal is exaggerated by the Flu ropean newspapers"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
WARSHIPs AT SUEz.
Both Russian and Japanese Arrive on
 Way to East.

Port Said, Jan. 13.-The Russian cruiser Aurora arrived here this morn ing. Later the Russian cruiser Din1itri Donskoi and seven Russian torpedo boat destroyers arrived here. The Dim itri Donskoi entered the Suez Canal. bound for the Far East. The torpedo boat destroyers will await the arrival here of the remainder Of the Russian Mediterranean squadron. which is ex- peoted shortly.
 Port Said, Egypt, Jan. 1S.-The Jap anese armored cruiser Kasaga (former- ly the Moreno, bought at Genoa from Argentina), has arrived here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
NOT SUPERsTITIoUs
Roosevelt Accepts Associate Member
 shIp in Thirteen cub.

New York. Jan. 1s.-At the twenty second annual dinner of the Thirteen Club held tonight at the Hotel Savoy, the following letter from President Roosevelt addressed to the secretary of the club was read:
 White House, Washington. My dear sir: am glad to accept honorary membership in the Thirteen Club and beg that you will express to Your associates my appreciation of the compliment paid me by my election. I wish l colud be with you at the twenty second anniversary dinner, but it Is out of the question for me to leave Wash ington during the session of congress. thank the members of the club for their cordial invitation.
 Please convey to those present my best wishes for a most enjoyable meet Ing. Sincerely yours,
 Theodore Roosevelt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
Using Housatontc Power.

New Milford, Jan. 13.-The New Mill ford Power company's big plant, situ-. ated at Booths Bridge, the site of the old Niagara Power company, to-day for the first time transmitted power across country to Waterbury for the actual running of cars. The trial was an en- tire success.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
Run on Baak Closed.

Superior, Mich, Jan. 13-The run on the savings department of the First Ma tional bank entirely subsided this af- ternoon-two hours before the regular closing time. A quarter of a million dol- lars was paid out yesterday and about s75,O0o to-day. Deposits to-day were in excess os withdrawals.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14

The Kasaga. accompanied by the Jap- anese arnored cruiser Mash, formerly the Rivadavoa, and also bought at Genoa from Argentina, left Genoa at sunrise January g. She arrived at Poz- zuoli on the following day and embark ed heavy artillery and four torpedo tubes, after which she proceeded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
More Chicago Halls closed.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-Building Commis- sioner Williams to-day closed sixteen more public halls. He also closed the halls in Grace Episcopal church and the Second Presbyterian church struct- ures. A large West Side lodging house was also closed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
I7- 1 Beyond Recovery.

!. Columbus. O.. Jan. 1s.-Physicians at- tending former Governor Bushnell, who was stricken with apoplexy yesterday, issued a statement late tonight saying his condition is very grave and that they have given up all hope of his re- covery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
UNREST IN SEOUL.
A state of Panic Exist. at shs Royal
 Palace.

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 London, Jan. 14.-The Seoul corre- spondent of the Daily Mail cables de- seription of a state of panic which he says exists at the royal palace.
 The emperor has issued pitiful ediet stating that the country is likely to be lost owing to the weakness and vacil- lation of the people, whom he counsels to act for the best in their own inter- est.
 The emperor has also issued an ordi- nance warning the army not to fire in the event of collision between foreign troops.
 The correspondent adds that the en- tire city is extremely turbulent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-14
Pitssfe,d Building Blown Up.

Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. 13.-The office of the Pittsfield Gas company, two story building about thirty feet square, was blown to pieces to-day by a gas ex- plosion resulting from defect in the governor. No one was in the office at the time. The loss to the company is slQ. .oQQ.