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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11
ARMY IS NOT LARGE.
Russia Has Less Than 100000 Men
in Maachuria.

London, Feb. 1.-THE Picking CORE
spOndent Of the London Times sscribes
the habitual everest matiOn of the
Russian forces in the far east to the
claim (arising from the Boxer trOu-
blesl put forward by II. de Giers (then
Russian minister at Peking) during the
peace negotiations at Picking in 1900
for an indemnity of G17,S00,000 on the
ground that Russia had put 179. 600 men
in the field. It is now known, how
ever. that the real number Of these
men viii be under 100. GOO. Continuing,
the correspondent says an American
military officer VINO has Just returned
TO PelIing from trip through Man
churia, made for the purpose OF re-
porting the situation, declares that all
the Russian officers he met in Manchu-
ria Drofessed to believe war would be
averted- While he was at Port Ar
thur, on Jan. 81, the Russian fleet was
huTrledly ordered to sea, but in get
ting out two vessels stuck fast in the
mad Of the shallow basin and WerC
compelled TO remain behind.
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BONDS TO BE ISSUED
President Roosevelt Making
Plans TO Raise the Canal
Money.

Washington, Feb. l0.-As II seems
certain now that the Panama canal
treaty win be ratified soon by the SEN
ate. President Roosevelt has taken up
WITH Secretary Shaw the arrangements
necessary TO ne made by this govern
ment for the payment Of the $40 100000
Tor the canal property. ard the $4,000
eco co the republic Of Panama. He also
IS giving particular attention to the
peTS1anel Of the isthmian canal COM
mission which is to have charge Of the
construction of the great waterway.
Attorney General Knox has under con-
Sideration the SpCOrer act Of the last
congress with Il view Of determining
whether It affords tae president ample
authority 10 provide for the Issuance
% bonds TO raise the money immediate
" needed and to appoint the commits
sion Il 1t should be decided that the
Spooner act does not ccnfer that au-
thority, no doubt is expressed thar con-
gress will enact promptly the necessary
legislature.
As regards the composition of the
canal commission, 1t is thought that
Rear Admiral Walker, president of the
present commission. will be a member
and probably viii head it. Isham Ran
dolph, chief engineer of the Chicago
drainage canal, and General George ".
Davis, L. S. a, retired, also, it is be
leved, have been decided upon as
members OF the commission.
New York, Feb. 10.-Secretary of the
Treasury Shaw was in conference to
day with a numker Of bankers at the
Suh-trcasury regarding the govern
ments payment of Panama canal
moneys. Definite arrangements have
been completed, the secretary. said. To
| the end that there may be no disturb
ance of local financial conditions.
After the conference with Secretary
Shaw the banks sent $4,000 COO in bonds
20 the sub-treasury, which viii be
pledged temporarily to secure deposits
made with them Of government funds
by Out-of-tOwn banks. These funds
viii be held only few days, but tn
additional deposits of collateral have
to be made in accordance with law. The
secretary made clear today the point
that the banks would not be compelled
to lose the use OF the money through
the transfer to the sub-treasury. He
said that the warrants for the payment
would be drawn upon the Sub-tce2sury
here. and that the demand for the with
draWals from the banks would be made
! simultaneously with the presentation
/ of the warrants for payment.
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Kurino,s Departing.

London. Feb. ia dispatch 10 Reuters
Tel gram company from St Petersburg
says that NJ. kuriuo, the retiring japan
SO minister TO Russia. and Isis STAFF have
left there for Berlin. There was large
crowd al the station when the party
BEARDED the train. There was no hostile
deT10ustr atiop
VI. Kurino walked slowly 10 the train.
holding ia his hand a bouquet Of roses
by Mrs. McCoruliok wife of the American
ambassador.
r. the train drew ont Of the station
there We're q few cheers ana cries OF
Il ong live Nicholas
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WILD WITH EXCITEMENT.
Whole Russian People Fired With a
Desire to Fight.

81. Petersburg. Feb 1880 p. m.
so further details CT the fighting off
Port Arthur have been made public
here. beyond the official bulletins. No
kilograms from abroad concerning the
attack have been received. An news
paper dispatches over the Siberian lines
have been stopped and the telegraph
office refuses To accept private mes
sages for the FAR east except over the
Persian line
Skepticism is expressed in certain
quarters that the run extent Of the
russian Iosses has not been given out.
but ia government circles the official
bulletins are accepted as accurately
cepTesenting the extent OF the disaster
the general expression being THAT the
Russian authorities had not expected
an early success, especially az seq.
The whole city awaited anXiously last
night for official news. Extraordinary
scenes were witnessed IN and around
the newspaper offices ana crowd Of
people literally besieged the ministry
Of interior where the Odtcial Messenger
IS published smart carriages drove
ur in quick succession and the highest
ard lowest OF the Inhabitants were
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Iananese Crnisers Be-.

Toxic. Wednesday. Feb. 10.-The japan
csc have captured at least five Russian
commercial steamers, including the
t.katerintoslav, MoukGeu. Russia. Argull
and the Alexander They were captured
by the japanese in Korean and adjacent
water at various times since Saturday hy
small cruisers. Some of the steamers are
rich prizes The small steamer hotlk Is
ietai9ed at Yokohama. its status not be-
ing clear. The EkaterintOslav beionsed
10 the volunteer fleet
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FIVE PER CENT BILL.
Good Prospect That Utah VIII Re
ceive $4,000.

Washington, Feb. I0-Senator Gam
BILE today reported favorably from the
committee on public lands the . per
cent bill for the regulation of &C
counts between the United States and
several states relative 10 disposition OF
public lands. The aggregate amount
involved at the present time under
this bill is estimated at IS, 1S2, GOO, while
the amounts already deposited with
the states under the land act aggre-
gates SIS 101. ga The bill has been
reported favorably TO several con-
crosses, but it now has the full ap-
prevail of the public lands COMMITTEES
and earnest efforts VIII be made u
secure its passage.
IF the adjustment becomes a law the
western states viii receive the follow
ing sums: Colorado. S25 900; Wyoming
SIS, 900; Utah, $50. GOO; Idaho, SS5, 600.
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CASHIER WAS SHORT.
New Hampshire Bank Closed by the
St<te Examiner.

Wolfboro. y. H. Feb. 10.-Tbe doors
Of the Wolfborc Loan K Banking com
panv here were closet today by State
Savings Bank Examiner Baker. the
savings department vas closed Mon
DAY, when the bank commissioners
were apprised Of o shortage Of $4,000
in the accounts of Cashier Piper, who
is 81 at his home.
Attachments Tor $4,000 have been
placed by the company on property
held by Piper.
The trust and banking departments
have liabilities estimated ut $4,000
and carried before the run about SO, 0e0
in deposits The savings department
has deposits O about $4,000 which
constitute the bulk of liabilities.
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IT cannot speak in any words but those
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An old man like myself needs some
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q IS an aid 10 health.
"A vine glassful at night has delightful
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SAMUEL PIKE.
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ACTIVITY OF THE JAPs.
Not Point in the Game Is Being
Overlooked.

Che FOO. Wednesday, Feb. 10.-Upon
the withdrdawal OF the Japanese min
lister from ST. Petersburg the Japanese
fleet ana transports proceeded TO Ma
samph0. which TEas occupied. ana the
fleet then sailed Tor Port Arthur. The
rest OF the Japanese ships are guarding
northern Japan, fearing that Russia
might land a force from Nladivos took,
and for the further purpose of pre-
venting four Russian cruisers from
Joining the Russian feet al Port Ar
thur. Other Japanese war vessels are
aiming 20 intercept Russian vessels
coming from Singapore. The Russian
battleships damaged at Port Arthur
are the Pereswiet. Czarewitc1 or Ritz
evan. The cruiser Bojarin was
beached when the tide was falling and
has not been fioated and viii be dam
aged. as q northeast gale was blowing
today. The Japanese fleet has prob
ably retired 10 Masampho and il is not
known whether there was another at
tack On Tuesday night
General Tchichikod took command Of
the Russian troops in Manchuria to-
dav
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11
BANK ON THE ROCKS.
Failure of the Equitable National of
New York City.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The Equita BE
National bank of New York city was
closed today by direction Of the comp
troller of the currency and National
Bank Examiner Edward RidgCley has
been appointed receiver.
The failure is due 10 bad loans and
iHjudicious management. The volume
OF business done has always been
small. and has decreased 50 greatly in
the las6 few weeks that the failure is
almost without significance. 1t in no
way involves any Othe~ "0-'0''@' 49,
The Equitable has practically no bust
ness with banks Outsios 0i we" q 90
ca.
The assets and liabilities are given at
$652. 7S1. The banks capital was S20U
600 ana it had deposits Of S395.213
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11

Dufy's Pure Malt WMskey contains 30 fusel
oil, and is the only whiskey recognized by the
government a. medicine This IS a guarantee.
CAUTION.-When you ask for Dutfy'5 Pure
scrupulous dealers. mindful of the excellence of
this preparation viii try to sell you cheap imita-
tions and Malt Whiskey substitutes. which are put
ON the market for profit only, and which, far from
relieving the sick, are positively harmful. De
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only absolutely pure Malt Whiskcy which contains
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Malt Whiskey is sold in sealed bottles only; never
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over the cork is uubroken. Beware Of relied bot
ties
Sold Is al druggists and groeers, or cirect,
S100 a bottle Medical booklet free. Duffy Malt
Whiskey Co. Rochester New York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11

auee for the year OF Ss,s64.4si. a dc
crease Of Si.575.039.
OF the total increase in operating
expenses the report SAYS a considerable
para was due to higher wages, couges
ton of freight traffic and the addition
al expenses of moving traffic during the
year, in which a large amount Of re-
construction was under way.
During the year Pa locomotives were
changed 10 burn oil. making a total Of
els locomotives thus equipped at the
/. Close Of the fiscal year.
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News Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 10-Mr- Takahira.
the Japanese minister here. has received
advices from the japanese foreign OF
flee regarding the engag cement of Che
mulpo, similar to those made public to-
day by Minister Hay9shi in London. AR
Takahira thinks it is especially import
ant to note that, according to these ad-
vices. the first overt act Of hoshiitIes
was committed by the Russian gunboat
kOrietz. which fired on the Japanese tor
Dedo boats Monday evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11
Coal From Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Feb. 10.-Uuconfirmea ru-
mors were current today that Pittsburg
river coal was being rushed 90 New
Orleans to be loaded ia golfers for
shipment to Russia. An official of the
river combine, when asked about the
matter today said.
The contract is not with the Russian
government, but is made through third
party. and therefore We have no knowl-
edge Of its ultimate destination -
a shipment CT 1.5ee.0e0 bushels Of coal
Vas started south TO-DAY.
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81 an 50 years old and in fine health.
Have lived I'm Lisbon. n H, 36 years.
and attend 10 my business personally
every day.
II have used Duffy's Pure Malt Whis-
KEY as a medicine only. and found il the
best tonic and stimulant | ever tried
ANY man can keep breath iii his BODY
] want my friends to know OF its merits
so they may do Us I have done and Keep
fortified against disease BY taking reSu-
lar doses of Duffy's Pure Malt Nhiskey
Il would not recommend whiskey as q
beverage. but Duffys Pure Malt as q
medicine does prOlong life.
IRA =. GOULD"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11
czAR FIRsT 70 FIeHT.
How the Conflict Is Viewed by the
Vatican Organ.


Rome. Feb. 10.-The Noce Della Yer
tia. the vatican organ, today, referring
10 the war in the far east, says that
'ilegitimare interference" prevented
the late Pope Leo from participating
in the peace conference at The Hague.
adding;
"The absence of a DaDal representa-
tive has brought no good fortune to
the cOucaiver OF the conference, as the
car is the first to tight with a foreign
country. and Europe has separated
herself frJm the questions III dispute
IL the late pope had participated at
The Hague conference perhaps the in
fiuence Of the present pope might have
resulted in avoiding a conflict, the con-
sequences Of which are unmeasure-
able"
The vatican authorities are most
preoccupied with the condition Of the
Catholic missions In Korea. Msnchuria
and Japan. which are entrusted 10
bishops belonging 20 the foreign mis-
SION of Paris who have spiritual con-
troll over 10000 Catholics fin Japan. I 200
in Korea and 1900 i'm AianchuTia, #
being predicted that the Catholics will
suffer il the event Of either a victory
or defeat OF Japan.
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SOUTHERN PACIFIC REPORT
Enormous outlay was Made During
the Year.

New York, Feb. I0.-The report OF
the Southern Pacific company for the
year ended June 80 last was issued to
day The total income from opera
lions Of rail and water lines. interest
and dividends, rentals and an other
sources was $50. 6S3. 3S6. an increase OF
S494f.1f0, as compared with the pre-
ceding year Operating expenses, in
Guiding SO. sos, 737 FOR maintenance and
equipment. were $50. $50 an increase
Of S.. 400 $50. After payment Of rentals,
interest, sinking fund provisions and
ali ether charges there remained "a bal
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PARTISAN FEELING.
Howell OF Utah Helped to Unseat
His Namesake
Especial TO the IIerald)

ioptCIdL 70 ~ IltIuilJ
Washington. Feb. 10.-COugressman
Howell has been designated as d MEM
Der Of the sub-committee of the COM
mittee on industrial arts and exp0si-
tions to draft a bill authorizing the APP
preparation of money for the Lewis and
Clark exposition in Portland. ore.
In the house today Mr. Howell voted
with his party to unssat his namesake
Howell Of Pennsylvania, Democrat
contestee, and seat the Republican con
testant, C0nneu. Much feeling was
shown ia the contest as it was gener-
ally admitted had the case been set
tied on its merits the Democrat would
have been retained.
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Pleasure Of Protgction.

Paris. Feb 10.-The ministry OF marine
has taken precautionary measures 70
have ships in readiness TO reinforce the
French fleet in Asiatie waters. \ num-
Der of vessels are being placed IN reddi-
ness to move eastward but definite salt
ing orders have not yet been issued.
In the meantime the franch naval au-
thOrities in the far east VIII be in
structed to maintain strict neutrality.
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United States Neutral.

Washington, Feb. 10-The president
mas decided to issue a proclamation of
neutrality 1t probably Will make its
appearance tomorrow. The proclamation
is in stereotype form and simply Tecites
and deplores the existence of hostia-
ties between Japan and Russia and en-
Joins upon citizens of the United States
strict regard and observance of the
neut raIity laws.
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Sure Cure For Piles.

Itching piles produce moisture and
cause itching, this form, as well as
Blind, Bleeding or PTOtruding Piles are
cured by Dr. Bo-san-kO's Pile Remedy.
stops itching and bleeding. A5sorbs
tumors. soc jar at druggists. or sent
BY mail. Treatise free. Write me
about your case. DR.. BosankO, Phila-
delphia. Pa. Nelden-Judson Drug Co,
distributors.
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IOWA DEMOCRATS.

Hearst man. C. w Culllson OF Harlan,
was selected as temporary chairman OF
the Democratic state convention. which
will be held ia Des MOines May 4 The
decision was reached here today by the
Democratic state committee. Louis Muir
phy OF Dubuque was The Hearst candi-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11
FAILUVE Ar BREMEN.

Bremen, Fec. 10.-The banking firm
Of Stephen Leuhrmann & Son has
failed The assets are estimated at
$Z50, 900 and the liabilities at $500, 000
Besides Bremen, the principal places
affected are New York, London and
Paris.
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Declaration of War.

Toxic. Feb IA formal declaration OF
war is expected tonight. The proclama-
ton has been prepared and approved by
the cabinet. Foreisn Minister komUTa
has gone to the palace to secure the en-
peTOr's approval
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THREATs o. LYNCHING.

Denver. Feb. ia News special from
Tombstone Ariz.. says that Deputy
Sheriff Arthur Wright has been shot by
striking AIexicans at the Black Diamond
su1elteT. who resisted arrest. \ posse Of
miners captured the Mexicans ana there
are threats Of lynching.
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Report Untrue.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 10--TheTe IS no
truth in the report cabled from Brus-
sells Yesterday that Russia is negotiating
a loan of $500 0o0.000 with syndicate OF
FRENCH Belgian and Dutch bankers. The
Russian resources, it is added, are am
ple without having recourse to any loans
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GFNERAT. YoIrNn -.

Havana Feb. 1G.-Lieutenaut General
:. NJ. y. Young. T.. ;. A.. retired is con-
fined at the home Of Major RuBcie here
suffering from liver trouble. The attend
ing physician says his condition is NOD
serious.
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visaged generals. carried sway by emo
tor. Saiutsd The youngsters. whose only
regret was tkat their service uniforms
" ere not -eadys so rs 10 permit OF their
departure for the far east to lay. Prices
on the bourse today rallied slightly.
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FORMAL NOTIFICATION.
This Government Informed by Russia
That War Exists.

Washington, Feb. 10--Count Cassini,
the Russian ambassador, called on
Secretary Hay about noon today and
left with him the announcement of
the car declaring war on Japan.
This action is said at the state de
partment to constitute a formal dec
IaratiOn of war. It is now for the
president TO determine whether ne will
issue a neutrality proclamation. The
counts communication with the de
partment was IN writing. It was a dis
patch from the Russian foreign Office
20 the ambassador. ana was substan-
tally as follows
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
an druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Z. W. Groves signature
is on each box. CSC.
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JAPAN coMMANDs - 50.
Deductions Drawn by German Naval
Officers.


Berlin. Feb. 10.-Naval men were do
ing little else at the admiralty today
thar talking about the Japanese Rus
sian engagements and the deductions
10 be drawn theTefTOm- one conviction
was that Japan had acquired such a
superiority that her command of the
sea practically results. The unwilling
ness OF the Russian feet at Port Ar
thur TO leave tine protection of the
shore batteries enables Japan, in the
opinion of the naval experts here, to
conduct her landing operations un-
molested. II Is believed Port Arthur
VIII be invested on the land side as
quickly az possible.
one Of the objects of the Japanese
in engaging the forts it was further
pointed cut. was doubtless TO draw the
Russian fire and locate tho guns on
shore. That the Japanese ships with
drew was not regarded as indicating
losses
Sharp Contrast.
A contrast is also made between the
condition of Japanese and Russian
ships. All the former were locked
within six weeks and every bit CT in
terual apparatus was in perfect order
and tuned up for action, while some
of the Russian vessels, it was added,
had not been locked fer year.
which way old Japan's new cruisers,
Nisshin and Kasaga, go after leav-
ing Singapore. is one of the subjects
for speculation on the part Of the Ger
man officials. the favorite view being
that they sailed westward so as to lie
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-11

Mr. KeIsea. best known man in Lisbon.
Served as tax collector for ii long period
A native and lifelong resident. Born
March .. 1885.
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81 am a native of Lisbon. n. H.. and in
my 6ith year. As Old age creeps on some
thing is needed TO keep the wheels Of the
body machinery in motion, and nave
found nothing as good as Duty Pure
Malt Evhiskey for that purpose. Nothing
J ever used brings so much comfort. and
while do not believe I'm the use of liquor
as a drink. I can cheerfully recommend
this as the best tonic i'm the world for old
age. GEORGE i. SAVAGE.
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ExDected Raids.

The breaking Of the Manchurian rail-
road at one Of several points Tar west
ward Of Hardin Is expected. as the
japanese working in Manchuria are
thoroughly familiar with the topogra-
ply and are likely to have been pre-
pared TO act. only waiting for the an
nouncement that the war had begun.
Japanese troops, it is said here. have
probably already arrived with bands Of
Chinese nlarauders to break the rail-
road and keen it broken.
Expert opinion here expects that ia
pan win strike a fresh blow every day.
The German mails from the east are
new forwarded by way Of New York.
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in the course OF the Russian troop
ships bound easswards one and p0ssi-
bly, two Of which were beyond Alden.
sailing eastward, before the hostAtses
began.
Although the two new japanese
cruisers are far from completely
equipped they might be an even match
for the Russian armOred cruiser Dr.
nitre Dorskoi and her accompanying
, torpedo boats.