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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
FAVORABLE REPORT.
New York Life Insurance Co. Com
mended by State Department.

Special Dispatch to the State Journal
Albany, n. Y, Aug 1.-THE su-
perintendent of the Insurance depart
ment reports that he has had a force
of twenty-five examiners engaged for
seven months in an examination OF the
affairs of the New York Life Insurance
company, John A. Mccall, president.
The company has no investments in
stocks of any kind. Its investments,
1852, 100000, are confined to state,
government, municipal, railroad and
other bonds, and bonds and mortgages
on improved real estate. The com
pany's annual statement is verified as
correct in every particular.
The New York Life, from the last
annual report of the superintendent,
has the largest number of policy hold
ers, S12.711; the largest amount of
new business, $326,00o 900; the most
insurance force. s1,745, 100000, and
the largest premium income, $73,60O,-
900, and total income, SIS, 900. of
any regular line life insurance com
pany reporting to the state insurance
departments. 1t was announced yes
terday in New York that the New York
Life had received its concession to
transact business everywhere in the
German empire. The New York life
is the only one of the Great American,
Life com paEies now authorized to do
business in Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
DROP SHELLS IN PORT ARTHUR.
Japanese Batteries on VOLTS Hills Are
Doing Much Damage.

Chefoo. Aug. 11.-11:15 a. m.-The
Russian feet emerged from Port Ar
thur at z a. m. Wednesday morning.
1t is stated that only the smaller Jap
The pursuit lasted two hours and a
half. The hospital ship Mongolia, car
rying women and children is said to
have accompanied the fleet.
The refugees from Port Arthur state
that during the last five days Japanese
shells from VOLTS Hills have been
dropping into the town causing much
damage. Several civilians have been
hurt One shell hit an oil store house
under Golden Hill. Five hundred sail
ors vainly attempted to extinguish the
fire it caused.
Captain Rostchavoski, of the Rus
sian torpedo destroyer Ryeshitelni,
which emerged from Port Arthur with
the fleet Wednesday morning and
which arrived here carry this morning
states that his engines broke down
when he was midway between Chefoo
and Port Arthur. He proceeded at
speed of II knots to this port. He
says he saw no Japanese vessels. He
confirms previous statements that the
large Russian warships had left Port
Arthur. but refused to say directly
that the fleet had gone on an extended
cruise, but left the inference, in the
course of an interview that the war
ships expected to join the VIadivostok
squadron which he said had been re-
cruited by the purchase of ships from
tne Argentine republic He further
said that the Russian torpedo boats,
gunboats and smaller craft generally
remained at Port Arthur. Some came
out to perform their usual duties in
the vicinity, but they did not follow
the big ships.
He stated that the recent firing
heard at Chefoo evidently came from
Fort Arthur, where the Japanese con-
unue to attack daily with scarcely less
energy than they manifested during
the severe three days' fighting fbe Ia r
ter part of July. The Japanese line.
ne said now extends from the north
shore of Louisa bay to a point imme-
diately east of Ia Tche bay about sew
en- miles east of Port Arthur. The
japanese are, he alleged, wasting lives
with reckless courage. Their positions
are frequently lost, retaken, then lost
and retaken again
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
TO ENJOlN CREMATORY.
Court Will Be Asked to Compel Re-
moyal of Plant.

The people living in the neighbor-
hood of the crematory east of the city
along the river will probably file an
injunction suit in the district court
on Friday to have the plant removed.
Those who are complaining say that
the present condition is simply intol-
erab The suit will be brought
against the Topeka Desiccating Works,
owners of the crematory. The city
engages this company by the year to
dispose of the refuse and garbage
about the city. AS Judge Hazen is out
of town the application for an injunc-
ton will be made in the district court
but will be heard by Judge Hayden of
the probate court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
So MAKE THE TRIP.
Out of 122 Automobiles Which Started
to st. Louis.

st. Louis, Aug. 1.-THE automobile
tour which started in the east and
ended here began on July 25 with 1872
starters. OF this number So machines
made the trip and So fell by the way
side. The longest distance covered
was between Boston and st. Louis,
2,0SS miles. The number of persons
who made the trip, starting from vari-
Gus points, was 2SS.
Comparatively few accidents are re-
ported to have happened along the
route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
AGAIN SILENT.
Judge Parker Makes No Comment on
Newspaper Editorials.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. 11-Judge Parker
read with interest today the newspapers
which scame to Rosemount, noting es-
pecially the comments on his speech of
acceptance. He had nothing to say re-
garding them or regarding anything
else. He went for a horseback ride
during the morning accompanying a car
riage in which was party of his
guests in the drive about the grounds
There were no callers of Importance
during the morning and it is said at
Rosemount none was expected during
the daY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
MORTON ON A TOUR.
Secretary of Navy VIII Inspect the
Northern Yards.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Secretary Nor
ton and party left Washington aboard
the Dolphin today for a visit of inspec-
ton to northern navy yards. The Sec
retary was accompanied by Mrs Nor
ton, Attorney General Moody and Rep
resentative Foss, chairman of the house
committee on naval affairs. At New
port they will be Joined by Speaker
Cannon and Miss Cannon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
NO CHANGE EXPECTED.
F'orecaster Thinks Pleasant Kansas
Weather VIII Continue.

The weather man thinks that there
will be no change in the weather. This
mornings weather report for Kansas
says: Generally fair tonight and Fri
day"
Today's corn and wheat report says:
'Clear weather prevailed over Kansas
and western Missouri this morning
with no rainfall and slightly higher
temperature" The maximum and
minimum temperatures for the "a
hours ending with o'clock this
morning were as follows:
Baker S0-5S; Concordia, S2-64;
Dodge CITY. 1855: Dresden, s4-64;
Fort Scott, S6-63; Macksville, Sass;
Mcpherson, SS-66; Manhattan, 9o-56;
Usage City, 86-62; Russell, $3.50; Sc
dan, 1856: Topeka, 1850; Toronto,
$500; Wichita, S8-68.
The hourly temperature readings
recorded by the government thermom-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
SENATOR SCOTT I'LL.
Stricken Suddenly While at His Desk
in New York.

New York, Aug. I'LL. S. Senator
Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia was
national Republican headquarters. 1t
is reported that the attack is serious
stomach trouble, similar to one he
suffered a year ago. He was taken to
the Fifth Avenue hotel, where a
trained nurse and physicians were in
attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 11.-Roy Brew
er, who has been the night operator
at the Rock Island for a year or
more, has been transferred to Herring
ton, where he has a position as day
operator. S. S. Hadsell of Topeka,
who has also been in the employ of
the Rock Island for some time, haa
been given Mr.. Brewers place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
Battle of VOLTS Hill.

Lao Yang, Aug. IA refugee
from Port Arthur who has just ar
rived at Lao Yang says the defenders
OF the fortress remain all day at their
posts in spite of the dreadful heat.
Inc women heroically carrying water
10 the parched soldiers, although not
a single space within the perimeter
OF the fortress is free from bullets and
bursting shells Som etimes the whole
fortress seemed enveloDed in smoke
from the countless shell explosions
Ihere was a, memorable sight from
the Wolf Hills when the Japanese at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11

given the one that was successful in
the primaries just held. Edwards for
merly lived at Erie, down in Neosho
county, where ne still owns property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-11
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Fri
day. southerly winds.
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
TUESDAY 15 CITY,

foresal and the vessel vas obliged TO
put TO sea. During the next four days
southerly gales of hurricane force we're
experienced, which drove the little
packet north as far as the Columbia
river. For SO days Capt. Cuthrell en-
deayored TO get south. but without sue
cess. Finally northerly wind enabled
the vessel to arrive within 81 miles OF
Coqui.ie river on last Tuesday, March
s, but wind changed southerly again,
and on Wednesday and Thursday the
severe southerly gales which swept the
Oregon and Washington coasts drove
the Antelope 20 far nJrth that her mas
ter decided 10 run for Puget sound.
During the gale OF March the Ante
lopc lost her maInsail and also carried
away her fore and lib stays Four
weeks ago provisions began to run low
and when the craft reached here she
had only few days rations left. The
Antelope Is vessel OF III tons, and is
engaged In lumber trade.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
SECURITIES OFFICIALS
Hold a Conference on Merger pe'
c,sleion but Decline to TAX.

Now York March l5.-President hi'
and other officials of the Northern seeur'
tiles company were In conference To-Day,
mt declined to make any statement Tor
publication. Vice President ana Gsns ~,
counsel Clough had long ,a'k WV. l,, W.,
mn DANIEL s. Lamont, vice pIesiuen.
~, he Northern Pacific railway, was IN an,
S visitor SS f dSHsrary S' tS ssps scf@
Washins'onni he had not brought back
WIN him In an official copy of the dec'S'0"
IN me s eesHcis copies are not yet public
.o rnr, me he said. 80 far we know n,t ,s
BB esend what the newspapers have ''''
us" ,,,.o, IN discuss the con-
dt,ons produced by yesterdays d sennpi.
and woulS St'p next move lie was clos:
s,s c SltR President Him for upwards of
two hours. .a,io. s,ock was strong
~, NE curb today. selling up 10 S'7. soon
after the opening
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
ENGLISH IRON
May be Protected Against Cana
dian Bounty.Fed Product.

London, March l5.-Asked In the
house Of commons today II the govern
ment intended 10 take any steps tn
protect the iron trade Of the United
Kingdom against Canadian bounty fed
competition, the chacellor Of the ex-
cheduer, Austin Chamberlain. said the
abolition or modification Of the Ca,
madam bountles would ue subject
for consideration when the fiscal and
commercial relations between the
United Kingdom and the colonies come
up for settlement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
Presidential Nominations.

Washington March 15.--The president
sent to the senate the following noml-
nations.
Secretaries OF Legations-Henry NJ.
Shoemaker OF Ohio, at Lisbon, Portu-
gal Nelson O'Shaughnessy, New York,
at Copenhagen, Denmark.
Consul-Lewis A. Dent. District OF
Columbia, at Dawson City, Yukon Ter
ritory, Canada.
Register of Wills for the District OF
Columbia-James Tanner. District Of
Columbia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Express Train Runs Over some
Unsupported Rails.

Redding. Cal, March i5.--As the oreso"
express. due In San Francisco this morn
Ing. was running at the rate OF % miles
an hour at point 10 miles south OF mere
at midnight last night, the engineer ana
fireman saw that they were bearing uo",
upon ., wss ,,,hs,t 'a iIes The unsupport.
cd rails were not seen until the pllot
was almost upon them. The horrin,ea
ere crew oatppsstrophe they felt sure would oc-
c cup Wonderfully enough the entire tram
with the exception OF the last pn nlghoni
passed successfully oyer YER train i could be
srnNcht To a stop The last car stopped
on or' he unsupported and toppled over ~, no
one was hurt, The passengers OF Sne
S Snr car we're transferred to other
cars and the train proceeded
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
SIDELIGHTS.

Friends Of Countryman Walter Meeks
were inclined to criticize the meeting
for Its failure TO bestow vote OF
thanks upon him for his magnificent
leadership In the exquisite rendition OF
America" The only voice that failed
to qualify under his magic baton was
that stern and astute defender of the
peoples liberty Col William Nelson,
who lost one high note which he has
been looking for ever since.
An unfortunate omission In the pa
triotic decorative scheme was huge
banner with the blazing words: oval.
ter expects every man 20 do his duty
COL. william Nelson's great speech In
which he announced that as the Asso-
ciated Press would not handle more
than 1900 words, the immortal dOcu.
ment had been compressed into an area
OF 500 or 900, but all OF scathing rebuke,
was thunderously applauded by the edi.
tor OF the Plain Dealer.
II was stated on good authority that
Judge Mcdowell is out Of politics He
strongly implied that In case Smoot
were unseated he would not be a candi.
date TO succeed him. After some good
liNllh HhF N''AA WV Afs HANN VI llNM To-
ever II is thought his friends ma re-
vail upon Judge Mcdowell 10 recon i'd
or his first determination and accept
the appointment to the office OF sealer
OF weights and measures,
When Judge Mcdowell made his an
uouncement Of Withdrawal from the
senatorial race, all eyes turned instant
ly upon Patriot Joe Cottle, whom It
was thought, would take a similar view
OF the situation Nothing doing, how.
ever.
Already II Is In tho air A gentle.
manly politician inquired last night:
III we put Dnlnny up for governor
Mcdowell for senator Williams for city
attorney and Meeks for seXton.-do you
think Williams can be induced To
vote?'
Another rehearsal Of America viii
be held by the upholders OF American
liberty next Monday night at which
Conductor Walt Meeks viii drlll the
liberty loving Ministries In that beautl-
full anthem,
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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.

secy. williams Of the local civil SER
vice commission has received notice OF
the holding OF examinations In this city,
April 10 next for the position OF as
sIstant photographer department OF
agriculture. with salary at $40 per an
mum. Also on April 10, for the posi-
tlcn Of librarian OF the coast and
gsodetic survey There will be an ex-
animation alss on April 10 for physi-
elan In the Indian service, at Grand
river, n. ID. at $1,000 per year. Age
limit, rs to 81 years. --.-.--...,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
PANAMA CANAL"
American Embassy Members Are
Looking Up the Title.

paris. March 1.-THE officials OF INC
American embassy are considering all the
ncsslblle points of French law to insure
the protection Of the United states wnen
the payment OF 100000 for the Panama
Canal company's property Is made one
q, me points considered Is whether i II
Jssira NE TO have the courts appoint q
Incubator 70 receive the Money Money instead p, ,ha
Oh 81, pa SSnHom n some legal authorities as
o Osr, lint this would be the best means
Of projecting the United states against es ,st
sny Subsequent claim on the part OF the
s,octholders OF the old company that the
officers of the new COMPANY, were not
authorized to receive payment
sa,Isned that no such claims would be
valid and that llguldatoE + sd not g.. noe e,o
80 iii ire property OF the company comes
within the charter rights grH 1aaS to ,S So
e eonrlusion that tho company has ample
rights to sell
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
MRS, BOTKlN'S TRIAL.
Work of Securing Jury Is Pro.
eeeding Slowly.

San Francisco. March l5.--The work Of
securing a Jury for the second trial OF
Mrs. Cordolla Botkin on the charge Of
numbering Mrs. John T.. Dunning by
means OF poisoned candy. is proceeding
slowly In the superior court. As the re-
suit OF the first days examination OF
talesmen, only five jurors were passed.
Several declared that they would not rem
der a verdict 10 hang woman, and a
number had already formed opinions re-
gardlng the case. None OF those exam
ined were anxious TO serve and II Is not
expected that Jury will be obtained for
a day or two, The Delaware witnesses
are due 10 arrive here ON Thursday and
Dist-Atty. Bylngton has announced his
intention OF placing them on stand be-
fore the evidence OF others for the prose-
cutlon has been presented
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
COAL MINERS VOTING.
On Question of Accepting Re-
duction of Wages.

indianapolis Ind. March l5,--Two hum
dred thousand coal miners from pennsyl-
vania To- Iowa arc voting today on the
Questlon'of whether or not to accept the
oifer of the mliie owners for two years
scale W. per cent lower than tho wage
scale during the year which closes April
!, During the past 10 days the national
Officers Of the United Mine Workers OF
OF the proposal, and the national officers
have been In the several fields working
with the men 10 secure favorable vote.
II " bleyed today az the national head
quarters that there IL no doubt that the
offer viii be accepted. aud there will be
no strike, Reports OF sentiment In the
different fields are nearly all In favor OF
following the advice Of tho national Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
Pickets and Transfers Riot.

Chicago, March i5.-In a riot between
pickets and non-unlon teamsters about
the stables of the American Can COM
pany today, number Of men were in
jured and two pickets were arrested (.
When the police arrived the pickets fled.
The teamsters on strike demand an
increase In wages and pickets have been
endeavoring to prevent non-unlon
drivers from working.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
Admiral O'Neil Retired.

Washington, March 1j.-Rear Ad-
mlral Charles o'Neil was retired today
on account Of the age. He was then
detached from duty as chief of the bu-
reau OF ordnance and assigned to make
personal inspection OF the principal
ordnance establishments In the United
States and Europe. He is authorized
TO extend his researches to China and
Jauan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
House Proceedings,

Washington, March l5,---The house to-
day passed a bin authorizing the sec
rotary Of the interior to segregate cer-
tain coal and asphalt lands In the
Choctaw and the Cnickasaw nations,
Indian Territory.
The house then went into commit
tee of the whole for the consideration
Of postofiice appropriation bills.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
~ SUCCEED DIETRICH.
clare s' ,Ss q County Primaries De.
'or congressman Rurko,,

aea cocs SSo,, March l5.--At the Ian.
!. burket, Irt or We, for Congressman
actsiSS SI n.n. j b ,dIis h'e0 TSIs
W. ", 4, many couD,,d Biqrkstts nomina.
S to him ana o,5O had pledged sup.
-. coavsgDs,,daSc action. The R Re1,,SS i"r
. senatorial candidate n''
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
Attention postmastcrs.

Washington, March l5.--Actlng Post
master. General Wynne has called the
attention of all postmasters to the
law restricting the .mailing OF first
class matter to not exceeding four
pounds In each package, The statute
has not been strictly enforced for some
time, but will be In the future.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
a.. 'aOONER ANTELOPE.
p. AZ Port Townsend. 'Vss

Ne oooS"n'end, Wash. M.r,, -
S' q. An A.9lielope which %' Sas i sS
i ~ Antelope @llsoI ' lN here today
l,R ", ,CoagulIie r,ysI from e, San Francis.
Y "a. 's aDS colgqc rIve p'o on ago s., She
'auall carried away l tae
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
THREE KILLED
In Explosion That Wrecked To,
Novelty Co. Building,

Chicago, March l5-Three persons
were killed ana eight injured today In an
explosion that wrecked the plant OF the
Chicago Toy Novelty company. The ex-
plosion was caused by the ignition of a
great quantity Of toy pistol caps
foreman, who persisted In the burning
ruins after helping score Of girl em-
pl0yos to escape.
The building was valued at $4,000,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
Kinusbury to Relieve Goodwin.

chicago March 5.--lAeut Col. Henry 7,
ty,ngsh,,ry Eighth cavalry, has been or
dered To- 81. Louis TO relieve Lieut.. Col.
Ward A. Goodwin, Ninth cavalry, OF his
hupies i'm command OF the Jefferson
siard AZ the Louisiana purchase exposi-
'ion' lieut.. Col Goodwin Is ordered to
iho Pacific division.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
CANADIAN SECURITIES co.
VIII Absorb Northern Securities
Co. of United States.

New York, March l5--A Montreal dis
patch today gives II. @, Foget vice pres
company, Az authority for statement
that the Northern Securities company Of
Canada had been granted charter by the
Dominion government, that II IL back.
ed by the llill interests, and ia intended
to absorb the Northern Securities com.
pany Of the United Sacs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
CHARLES KEARNEY DEAD.
Was Son of Gen, Kearney and
First Governor of NJ W Mexico.

st. Joseph, Mo, March lS'-charies
Kearney, son Of Maj Gen. stephen Watts
Kearnev. Mexican war veteran, and first
governor OF New Mexico. Is dead here
lie was a grandson OF Gen. Roger CLARK
of the Lewis & Clark expedition
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15
w. A. MILLER DEAD.
lie Was u Member of the Fa.
nous Light Brigade.

New London, Conn, March i5.-Willlam
II. Miller. who claims TO be survivor
Of the Hight brigade, which made the
famous charge at Balakava In 1866, IL
born In Scotland In 1898, Ilc served In tho
United States navy during the Clvll war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15

Tin "A from
Diana,
belonging shells exchanged
The imperial Chinese railway considering the withdrawal ofh force and
all Of its movable Ncwchwang
Britain The for his
OF the
probability destruction
they be fmredor
Port Arthur March r5An the Port Arthur district and has been
the
evde on to
Arthur the bap authoritative
Associated with the the dispatch yesterday
strategic will made public
I5Ihe authorities
and holding them Seoul This
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15

flcers. The votes will be canyasse1 here
Thursday when the{result Will be MADE
known,
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ANOTHER NAVAL ENGAGEMENT

Took Place Sunday Protected Diana Being uedmpera
Chinese Ry May Withdraw Against Which Pro-
posa British Consua at Tien protests-No Russian
Steamers Sunk at Entrance TO Port Arthur
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-15

and an air Of intense excitement per-
vades the scene.
Well gentlemen speaks the hero,
there is nothing further 10 say, ! be-
lieve tapplause). The report covers the
ground. You see, the Associated Press
would not send out more than three or
four columns ON this matter and would
therefore have to summarize the report.
SO we made It as brief as possible, go
they would send out as much as posi-
bic. ! thank You CHEERS, led by W.
j. NJ