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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-16

WNN HANRNN VIZ
Captain Was 60 Blame.
''The Are broke out near the Sunk
en- Meadows. and why the captain did
not head for the shore at that point
do not understand Had the boat
been beached at the Meadows the loss
of life would have been much less.
NEW YORK, June 10.--Health
Commissioner Darlington. who had
been at North Brother island most
of the night, came down on boat
loaded with dead this morning He
said he felt satisfied that fully 1000
lives were lost in the wreck Of tho
General Slocum,
Jerome VIII Make Inquiry.
OF the bodies recovered one hum
dred and few odd had been identl-
fed up TO noon.
District Attorney Jerome has en-
gagged Fire Marshal Freel to assist
him in making an investigation as TO
the causes of the disaster and the
allegations that the life-preservera
were rotten Several OF the survivors
report that they made Intellectual ef-
forts to secure serviceable cork sup
ports.
Supervising Inspector Rodie said
this morning that within few days
an exhaustive inquiry will be held.
Police Aid In Identifying Dead.
Fifty policemen assisted relatives
and friends today in their work Of
finding their dead. The scenes were
Of the most t-brealing kind, fa-
theirs and mothers in some cases att
tempting to do themselves harm on
finding their dead children.
Hundreds were drawn to the
morEue by morbid curiosity. ana
many Of these were unceremonionsly
hustled away by the police.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-16
ATTORNEY MURRAY SUGGESTS A
PLAN FOR NEW WATER SYSTEM

a majority vote may adopt the plan.
Under this law, Mr.. Murray says,
the city of Seattle hoated bonds for
the purchase of the Cedar river plant.
The profits derived from the sale of
that water Ia residents OF the city
were dIy1ued into two parts One
part went towards the operating eX-
penses, while the other went into the
special fund against which the bonds
had been issued. The scheme has
been generally passed upon by law
yers of bond-buying concerns and no
legal obstacles have been encoun-
tered.
Cost of Seattle System.
The Seattle waterworks cost that
city $3.50, 900, whereas Tacoma could
probably secure an adequate supply
for less cost. In spite of the
heavy expense of the plant, however
the residents of Seattle are charged
less by nearly so per cnt for their
water than the people of Tacoma are
forced to pay. Moreover, Seattle
water-users have an unlimited sup
ply, while here the tell-tale meter
must always be reckoned with.
Ultimately Seattle will own her
waterworks outright. Then the only
cost devolving upon the users will be
the operating expenses for the sys-
TEN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-16
DEATH LIST MAY REACH |OOO--NEW
YORK HORROR GROWS IN INTENSITY

and was fast losing my strength when
! was picked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Judge PaPker's Speech.

Judge Parker yesterday at Esopus adj
dressed the New Jersey delegation re-
newing the charge of republican extrava-
gance. Among other things he said:
THE expe lditures of the government,
SIS the administration, have been man.
aged in spirit of economy as far removed
from waste as from niggardliness. That
The expenditures of the government have
cen free from niggardliness cannot, |
think, be successfully denied, hence it
should be and is frankly admitted. With
the claim that the expenditures have
been managed in spirit of economy we
must take issue. The facts presented in
support of the charge of extravaganza
have not been answered.
"The amount paid out in pensions has
been decreasing every year since 1898.
But for the unwarranted Order No. rs
the amount paid for pensions in the
seventh preceding year would have ex=
ceeded the amount paid last year. As it
was, the difference was only 81, 500, 900.
1t is, therefore, necessary for the admin
istration to look in other directions than
the disbursement TOR pensions for the
justification for the excess of expenditures
OF last year over that of seven years ago
of over $l66, 900, 900.
'The inquiry is made by the admin
istration whether we would dare to re-
duce the cost of the army. We answer
that most assuredly we would.
"The result of the extraordinary in
crease in our expenditures has been to
create a deficiency in the annual receipts.
In other words, it is costing more money
now to run the government than we are
taking in. In the last fiscal year the rev.
enues fell sh )rt over $40, 900, 900.
The teaching Of recent years, that it
is a legitimate function Of government to
help individuals, is having a DISASTROUS
effect upon political morals"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Left Him to His Fate.

Sixteen ear-old John Burns, of
LOOMS, Mich, who is detained at the
county Jail as the result of the fatal
shooting of eight-year-old Arthur Bur-
wash while the lads, with Clyde Harvey,
were in the woods together, declares
that the shooting was an accident, and
says that he left the wounded and dying
boy in the woods at his own request
Burns says that Burwash was fooling
with his (Burns') gun, when it was ac-
cidentally discharged, the charge enter
ing the boys thigh aud nearly severing
the leg. The wounded Lad refused to be
carried home, Burns says, and did not
want assistance brought to him, SD
Burns and Harvey lifted him out OF u
pool of blood and laid him on the roots
of tree. The little fellow tainted. and
they. thinking he was dead, hurried
back TO town. Three times Burns went
back to look at the wounded boy, who
had revived little, but from 4 o'clock
in the afternoon until ii O'Clock at
night he kept the dreadful affair to him
self. When Clyde Harvey bal broken
down and told the story Burns led the
searchers to the dying boy, who was
taken 10 town, where he lived one hour.
Burns says he expects to be punished,
but seems to be very little disturbed
over the affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
TOday's Telegraphic News
Preparine for another Battle.

London. Oct. pa message from
Liaoyapp says both sides are this morn
ing preparing for another great battle,
which Mill undoubtedly decide the fate OF
Mukden. m
St Petersburg, Oct. 22.-The Jap
anese right flank tried to advance yes
terday, but were repulsed. General
Karopaskin then ordered an advance OF
the Russians, but terrific rainstorn
set 10, turning the roads into seas OF
mud and the advance could not be ac-
complished.
St. Petersburg, Oct. 22.-Lieutenant
General Sakhsrof reports that the Jap
anese precipitatedly retreated from
Shake village to the south bank OF the
Shake river yesterday evening, abandon
ing arms and ammunition stores. He
adds: "We.found one Of our captured
guns. There was no further serious
lighting. The total number of guns cap
ured from the Japanese after the battles
of October IA and 16, inclusive, were
nine field pieces and five mountain guns.
st. Petersburg, Oct % The govern
ment is now engaged in putting forth
every effort to rush heavy reinforcements
to the front. All traffic on the Siberian
railway, except forsoldiers aud ammuni-
ton, has been suspended for six weeks.
Five and sometimes six trains are leaving
daily, filled with mixed troops and am
munition wagons. When these trains
reach the front they are unlOaded, and
again filled with those wounded in the
battle of Shake river. An official proc
lamatiou has been issued mobilizing the
troops in the districts of Warsaw, wilma,
Kieff and Moscow.
Rome, Oct. ga telegram from
Toxic to the Italia Militairt reports a
bombardment of Port Arthur from Octo-
Der IS to 81, inclusive. The telegram
says the Russian cruisers in the harbor
have been transformed into hospitals for
the purpose of placing the wounded in as
safe place as possible. Spies, who have
worked their way from the japanese
lines into the confines of the city itself,
report that colossal mines have been ex-
cayated under the Laotishan forts, pre-
paratory to destroying them should they
be in imminent danger of falling into the
hands of the japanese.
Washington, d. O., Oct. 22-The
following telegram has been received at
the japanese Legation under today's
date from Toxic: "Marshal Oyama re-
ports that there was no change in the
situation along the entire front on Fri
day. The Russian guns so far captured
by our left army total 43 OF which q
were taken by the left column and l6 by
by the right column. Our scout found
on Thursday night 200 Russians dead
near Changliangpao.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22

THE GROWTH of violence in this coun-
try is causing considerable comment.
There is hardly day when accounts OF
violence to females, often attended by
murders or attempted murders, are not
published in the newspapers. Eleanora
Woodcock, II years old, daughter OF a
wealthy farmer living near Waterloo,
ILL.,, was murdered by an undermined
man who cut her throat and dragged her
b ,dy to field. He placed the corpse
under a pile of straw and set it on lire,
and the girls body was partly consumed
when discovered. Such iDhuman deeds
cry aloud for vengeance, and while
it is to be deplored, there is little wonder
when communities become exasperated
AMI commit overt acts in order to rid the
elrth of certain fends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
EOREIGN NEWS

The White Star liner Cedric, with the
Archbishop OF Canterbury and Miss
Daisy Letter, sister of Lady Curzon, on
board, arrived at Queenstown today.
A party of Havana university students,
including members OF some of the best
families, started small sized riot last
night, and assaulted a street car filed
with passengers. The ringleaders were
arrested.
The officers and crew Of the United
States cruiser Olympia, 22O in number,
were this afternoon the guest of Sir
Thomas Upton, at luncheon given in
their honor at the Crystal Palace, London.
After lunch the side shows were all
thrown open to the visitors.
Letters from a Belgian engineer on the Pc
kin Hankow railway says the Coolies are be-
coming bellicose, owing to Russian defeats,
and are threatening to drive the foreigners
from China. Trouble is feared and European
residents have taken measures to stem any at
tempted uprising.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
News of the Day.

Jim Jefords, OF California, WAS
knocked out 10 the third round by
nPhiladelphia" Jack O'Brien 10 Balti-
more last night.
The heaviest days business of the
year was transacted yesterday on the
New York Stotk Exchange, the sales
aggregating l, 1888, 9O4 shares.
Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, Speaker OF
the House of Representatives. and Hon.
Adam Bede, member of Congress from
Minnesota, addressed large republican
meeting in Baltimore last night.
Following the raising over Peunsyl.
vania avenue, at the Regent Hotel,
Washington, in the afternoon Of an at
tractive banner bearing the portraits of
Alton B. Parker and Henry G.. Davis,
the Virginia Democratic Association
last night held mass meeting 10 hall
on Pennsylvania avenue, near Fifteenth
street. 1t vas an enthusiastic meeting.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union
of Virginia, at the First Baptist Church,
Hampton, held its closing session yes
terday. The following officers were
elected: President, W. A. Harris, of
Richmond; vice. presidents, ]. c. Moss,
Of Lynchburg; George NJ. Richter, jr.,
of Hampton; Rev. j. E. Hicks, Of Dan
vile; treasurer, A. +. Harvey, ofLynch-
burg; leader Of religious work, Rev. NJ.
l.. Wood, of Staunton. The convention
decided to put field secretary in the
work in Virginia.
A bombardment by the Russians Of
Shake station the most northerly post
on the Siberian railroad held by the
japanese, was the most notable incident
al the seat of war in MaHchuria yester-
day. The japanese held their ground.
Cossacks continued to make raids, and
captured another cannon. The main
armies are resting until the roads are
dry. The rain has stopped. General
Kuropatkin is sendin his reserves into
the trenches, to give his war-wOrn veter.
ans rest. In st. Petersburg it is
stated that the Russian losses In the
battle of the Shakhe will not much ex
coed 20, 900 men. A corps of about 90
600 men is included in the reinforce
ments which have reached Kuropatkin
since the battle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Fought TO the Death.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct. 22.-John Hopeips
and Sam Ring, BARRIERS, employedin the
Piedmont Hotel barber shop, after a
battle with water bottles. fought to the
death this morning, Ring stabbing
Hopeins in the heart with knife. Dur
ing dispute Hopeins hurled bottle
filled with water at Ring, and the latter
reciprocated in kind. Hopeins then
threw a second water bottle, but again
missed his man. Hopeins left the bar
Der shop but Ridg intercepted him, and
the quarrel was renewed. The men
clinched and Ring stabbed Hopeins to
the heart. Ring then ran back into the
shop and Hopeins followed him. Inside
Hopeins, though fatally wounded, again
attacked Ring and they were separated.
Hopeins staggered and was led to a chair
and in five minutes was dead. Ring has
escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Died From Her Injuries.

Mrs. Nellie Thomson, wife Of a
former prominent real estate dealer in
Peoria, ILL.,, is dead at her home in
Lacon as a result of injuries received in
a sensational encounter with Richard and
Jennie Higgins, son and daughter OF
John q. Higgins, prominent member
of the Board of Supervisors OF Peoria
county and prominent in republican
politics. Young Higgins is "a years.
old, and his sister is 20. They inter
cepted letter written to Higgins, senior.
by Mrs. Thomson, in which she asked
the elder Higgins to meet her in the
depot Of the Rock Island Railroad ia
Peoria. Higgins was at St. Louis, aud
bis son opened the letter. When Mrs
Thomson arrived she was confronted by
young Higgins and his sister. What
took place is mystery, as only the
three and an uncle OF Higgins-Douglass
Mcdonald, of Monica, Ill.-were pres.
ent. Some time later, however, the
woman asked G. A. Brant, the ticket
agent, to assist her to the train. He did
so, and when she was gone he found
blood on the floor of the waiting room.
The woman fingered in great agony at
her home in Lacon until she died. Hig-
gins is under arrest On State warrant
charging him with murder. The case
has createda sensation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

In executive session in Boston yes
terday the Episcopal House of Deputies
elected the following missionary bishops:
Bishop of Salt Lake-Rev. Franklin
Spalding, Of Erie, Pa. 1881
Bishop Of Hankow, China--Rev. Lo-
gan H. Roots, Of Hankow, formerly OF
Arkansas.
Bishop of Mexco-Rev. Henry D..
AYES, of Houston, Texas.
Bishop of Cuba-Rev. Albion w.
Knight, dean of st. Phillips Pro:Ca-
thedral, Atlanta, Ga.
Much of the time a: the late afternoon
session in the House of Deputies was de-
voted to the consideration of minor
changes in the church canons.
The House of Bishops devoted two
hours and half in the evening to dis
cussion of the amendment to the divorce
canon, making it more difficult for the
innocent person divorced in case in
volviug in6delity to be remarked. 1t
was decided to take vote on the ques-
ton of concurrence with the House of
Deputies today.
W. w. Skiddy, of New York, was re-
elected treasurer of the general conven-
ton.
The resolutions introduced by Rev.
w. r. Huntington, of New York, to
permit special forms ofprayer by foreign
congregations attached to the church
was adopted by a heavy majority.
There was a sharp discussion, but the
final vote, which was taken By dioceses,
was: Clerical, 49 favoriug, II opposed;
lay deputies, 40 favoring, s opposed.
At the business meeting of the ma
tional council of the Clerical Union for
the maintenance and defense of catholic
principles it was voted to issue a series
of publications on ceremonial.
Bishop Nicholson, of Milwaukee, was
elected president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Brutal Assault on Wife.

Joseph G. Riley, lather, was ar
rested in Elmira, n. Y, yesterday
charged with murderously assaulting
his wife at their home in Elmira,
Thursday night. The woman is in a
hospital, and is not expected to live. In
bis cell last night Riley said that he had
dispute with his wife over money
matters. He first attacked her with bis
fists, knocking her down. Then he
stripped off her clothes and whipped her
with the butt end of heavy whip into
insensibility. The flesh was horribly
cut. He next thrust hot iron into her
mouth, burning away part of the tongue,
Riley also applied the iron to her body
and kicked the unconscious woman, and
left the house. Recovering conscious
ness, the woman made her way to the
home of neighbor, who cared for her
until yesterday. Riley is beld 10 await
the result OF his wife's injuries. The
couple have been married ten years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs

DIR. Samuel w. Abbott, secretary of
the State board of health was found dead
in bed at his home in Newton, Mass,
this morning.
Harry Halpin n Salem county, N. j.,
convict, today walked away from the
State prison, after changing his clothes
for civilian attire left in a pigsty by a
confederate. He has not been retaken.
Early this morning, while ticket agent
Clark and the travelling auditor of the
Missouri, Kansas Il Texas Railway, in
that territory, were checking over &C.
counts in the Office, Sedalia, Mo-, a
masked man appeared, revolver in hand,
and compelled them 10 pass over to him
the contents Of the money drawer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
shooting ARRAY in Petersburg,

A shooting ARRAY Monday night about
$50 o'clock at the residence of Barner
Butterworth, a short distance from De
Witt, in Dnwiddle county, resulted in
the death of A. Kidd, of Bracey, Meek
lenburg county, aud the probable fatal
wounding of Butterwortb. Kidd, it is
stated, had on several occasions been to
Butterworth's house aud endeayored to
induce his cook, a negro woman, 10
leave ButterwOrlii and receipt enptey-.
ment with him. The woman refused to
leave, Butter worth, but Kidd persisted.
Kidd on several occasions had been
ordered by Butterworth off OF his premi-
ses. On Thursday night Kidd again
appeared at Butterworlh's, this time
armed with a shotgun. Butterworth
again ordered Kidd to leave his premi-
ses. Angry words followed, and then
Kidd fired at Butterworth. Two Of
Butterworth's ribs were broken and some
of The shot penetrated his right lung.
As Butterworth fell be discharged his
shotgun at Kidd, killing him instantly,
the top of his head being blown off.
Butterworth is twenty-five years of age
and is a son Of Rennie ButterwOrth, one
OF the most prominent citizens of Dim
widdis county. He is married and has
two children. Kidd was about sixty
years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Arrest of safe.blowers.

Boston, Oct pa gang of five pro-
fessional safe-blowers most of them men
notorious in their profession who have
operated in all sections of the United
States, was captured last night, at the
South End. The arrests were made just
as the gang was about to start on q safe
cracking job here. In their possession
was found grip containing five revolt
vers, three bags of cartridges, small
glass bottle of nitro glycerine, a quart
rubber hot water bottle, about quarter
full Of nitro glycerine three fuses, with
caps, used in blowing safes, two drills,
and large sized electric fash light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
From Washington.
fCor dependence of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, ID. c., Oct. %.

fCOr! espOndence Of the Alexandra Gazette.l
Washington, ID. c., Oct. %.
The War Department will ship free
of charge from San Francisco to Manila
such Christmas presents as reach the
superintendent of the army transport
service in San Francisco by December
|. Packages will be forwarded from
Manila to points in the islands without
charge so far as they may be shipped
by the inter-island transport system.
President Roosevelt shook hands with
two Filipinos this morning, Lieuts.
Llorente and Colmonari, of the Philip
pine Cunstabulary. Secretary TAFT in
troduced them in company with Col.
BandhoItz, Assistant Chief of the Con-
slabuary. The Filipinos, who are To-
telligent looking fellows of more than
ordinary stature, have been at the st.
Louis fair and will return there after
Col. Bandholtz takes them to New York
and other cities for sightseeing tour.
Marconi, Of wireless telegraph fame,
was one OF the callers at the White
House today. An attache OF the Italian
Legation introduced him to the Presi-
dent who chatted with the young inven-
tor for some time.
Col. A. S. McKenpon and Grant
Eaves, of the Indian Territory, called at
the White House this afternoon in COM
pany with Merrill Edwards Gates, of the
Dawes Commission, to consult with the
President about the code of laws 10 be
drafted for the new State that is to be
formed by the joining of the Indian
Territory and Oklahoma. The visitors
are anxious that all the laws now in force
for the protection OF the Indians in the
territory be incorporated in the statutes
of the new State.
Charges have been filed with Brig.
Gen. Grant, commanding the Depart
ment of the East, alleging serious mis-
conduct on the part of Captain George
w. Kirkmau, 25lh U. S. Infantry. II
is alleged that Captain Kirkman, whose
rightfuI station is at Fort Niobrara, Neb.
has been absent without leave since Sep
TENDER 23rd., and that bis present wherea-
bouts are not known. Bills for hotel
furniture which Kirkman is alleged to
have destroyed in New York hotel,
amounting to several hundred dollars
have been presented to the military au-
thorities against Capt. Kirkman. Capt
Kirkman was dismissed from the army
several years ago, while holdidg tenn
porary commission in the volunteer army
by sentence of court-martial. Only with
in the past year he was reinstated to the
regular service by special act of Congress.
AS soon as he is located be will probably
be brought to trial to answer for his al
legged misconduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-22
Trouble on Istbmus.

Panama, Oct. 22.-The report Of
fighting east of the canal zone yesterday
proves, on investigation, to have been
small invasion Of CoIorbians and not a
clash between Panamans and United
States marines as first reported. Three
parties of marines have returned here
after a reconnoitering tour to the east
ward of the zone. They report that a
party of Colombisns, whose strength
was exaggerated, had invaded the terri
tory. Indians of the district were in
duced to magnify the invasion, and
spread the alarm so as to throw a dam
per on the enthusiasm incident to the
independence festivities on November 3.
The stories current last night giving
sixteen casualties have not been con-
firmed, or, If true, the facts have been
Suppressed in the reports given out by
the officials. The canal zone police will
reinforce the marines, and, should de-
velopments prove setious, Panaman
troops are ready to cooperate with the
American marines in restoring order.