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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-28
CAR STICKS TO
AUTOCRAT'IC IDEAS
His Ukase, While Liberal, Yields
People No National Legis-
lative Body.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2S.-While En-
peror Nicholas manifesto on Russian
reforms, coupled with the government
note OF warning on the same subject,
Leaves no doubt that it is the firm in
tention Of the emperor to maintain I'M
impaired the autocratic principle, and
not to yield to the zemstvo demand for
a national legislature, the program of
reforms outlined is a broad one, and if
IT had not been preceded by the agita-
ton OF the last few months would prob
ably have been accepted with universal
acclaim as extremely liberal.
the raising of the peasants to an
equality with other citizens Of the en-
pire is second only to the emancipation
Of the serfs, but hardly less important
are the guarantees which the manifesto
directs to be incorporated in the laws
for the protection Of the personal liber-
ties of the people against the abuses
Of administrative arbitrariness.>
The Changes Are Great.
The measures taken under the state
OF siege are no longer permissible, ex
cept IN cases of crimes against the
state. The increase in the indepen,
dence and scope Of the doumas and
zemstvos, as well as the creation of
smaller zemstvos, the definite protec
ton of the Jews, Armenians and other
unorthodox sects, and the revision Of
the press laws are all on the line Of the
zemstvo demands. -.
The extremists, Of course, are not sat
isfed and many of the moderate iber
ais are disappointed. The government
note threatening drastic measures in
the event Of a continuation Of the vair
agitation is resented deeply, and it is
feared will inflame rather than allay
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-28
NIGHT FIRE IN HOTEL

Loss on the Commercial at Long Prairie
Is $4,000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
THE CANTEEN is NEEDED
l,rmy Life Proving a Disappointment
to Recruits, While Dissipation is
lncreasina.

Washington, Aug. 4.-The reports re-
ceived at the war department show
that army assertions continue, at least,
if they are not on the increase. Many
theories are advanced to explain the
causes which lead to these Illegal sep
arations from the service by enlisted
men, but it is believed that assertions
are most frequent at the posts where
large numbers are recruits are received
at one time. This fact will probably
sustain the theory that newly enlisted
men discover that army life is not all
they imagined 1T would be. Many men
go into the army with the idea that
they can loaf and be cared for during
their term of enlistment, but they are
disappointed when they get regular as
stgnment to companies and have to
take part in the routine of the en-
listed mans life. The disconnected
ones promptly desert.
An investigation Of the records of
desertion also show that the largest
percentage of assertions are at those
posts where there are nighboring OPP
portunities for dissipation. which is
taken as another argument in favor of
the re-establishment of the canteen at
army posts. Army officers who are In
favor of the canteen say that pretty
much everything connected with de-
sertions, drunkenness and other of.
lenses of enlisted men leads back tc
the virtue and necessity of that sys.
tenn which operated so successfully
to keep the soldier at home and con.
tributed so much to his contentmen,
within garrison lines.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED
Advisers of Republican chairma
corteIyou Are Named and
Headquarters AlIotted.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-C,.irnlan Geors
B. Cortelyou, of the republican national
committee. has selected the men who
are to serve on the executive COM
mittee during the coming campaign
The committee is divided equally be-
tween Chicago and New York, four
members being allotted to each head
quarters.
The following are the members of
the executive committee as announced
by Mr.. Cortelyou tonight:
Eastern Headquarters, New York
Chas. r. Brooker of Connecticut; ~
b. Scott. of West Virginia.; Franklin
Murphy. of New Jersey; VIM. l.. Ward
OF New York.
Western Headquarters, Chicago
Harry S. New. of Indiana; Frank O.
Lowden, of Illinois; II. b. Schneider
of Nebraska; Davis w. Mulvane, of
Kansas.
Director of Speakers Bureau. West
ern Headquarters--Ja1n A. Tawney,
of Minnesota.
The chairman, secretary, treasurer
and sergeant at arms of the national
committee are also the officers of the
executive committee.
1t was decided to divide the country
west of the Alleghanies into four see
tions, each of which will be in charge
of one member of the executive COM
mittee. Hitherto there have been
bureaus of labor. nationalities and
clubs, but these now will be looked
after by the executive committeeman
Only one exception will be made, that
of the bureau of speakers, of which
Congressman Tawney, of Minnesota,
will have charge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
WEEKLY CROP REPORT
Wheat Yield Proves Very Generally
Disappointing, But Corn Is Still
Doing Well.

Washington, Aug 4.-The weather
bureaus weekly summary of crop con-
ditions follows:
Very favorable temperature pre-
vailed during the week ending August
l in nearly all the districts. and while
droughty conditions are beginning to
be felt over limited areas in the CEN
trail valleys, and southern states, the
rainfall has been generally ample for
crop needs
Corn, while needing rain i'm portions
of the central Mississippi and Missouri
valleys, as a whole has made good
progress and continues in promising
condition.
rhreshing of winter wheat proceed
ed under favorable weather conditions
rains have Interrupted this work In
the middle Atlantic states.
Quality and yield are proving dis
appointing i'm the lower Missouri wall
ley, where the crop suffered much from
excessive rains during the period of
harvest. Unfavorable reports respect
Ing spring wheat are more pronounced.
as We'll as more general, than in the
previous week, rust being more or less
prevalent in all the principal spring
wheat states east of the Rocky noun
tains. In portions of Minnesota and
North Dakota, however, a good crop Is
promised. Harvesting i'm Iowa, Ne
braska and South Dakota will begin
about the 9Th.
The oat harvest is in progress in
more northerly sections, and is largely
finished in the central and southern
districts Rust has caused damage i'm
North Dakota and portions of Minne-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
WANT RESPONSIBLE CABINET.
Russian Newspapers Freely Discuss
Reform Proposed by Novoe NremYa.

p
Reform Proposed by Novoe Vremya.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 1.-The sugges-
tion of NJ. Souvenir. editor of the Novoe
Vremya, regarding the establishment of
u responsible cabinet is creating much
popular comment. Great Significance
attaches to the freedom with which the
newspapers are discussing the matter.
The cry has been taken up by the re-
dictionary Prince Mestchersky, editor of
the Grazhdanin, who argues that a cab
met has become necessary. M. Souvenir
this morning returns to the charge in
signed article, pointing out the evils
of the present system and saying that
the rivalry between the ministries is
causing chaos in the public service.
each pulling its own way, secure from
criticism under the cloak of personal ir-
responsibility.
Continuing, NJ. Souvenir says: Peter
the Great opened the window toward
Europe. now we need to open our door
enter"
M. Souvenir also recalls the words of
Alexander II:
The Introduction of ministerial re-
changes of the greatest Importance,
much power being invested in the office
of president of ministerial council, now
an empty honor to which NJ Witte was
relegated. He would then become the
most influential man under the en-
peror. The creation of responsible
ministry would also necessarily involve
more freedom of the press and more
crifiric,,,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
PRESIDENT WANTS
TO END THE STRIKE
Executive Searches Vainly for
Legal Means to Intervene
in Meat War.
NO PLACE TO TAKE HOLD
Legal Advisers Utterly Unable to Find
Any Warrant for Effort by the
Executive to Put End to the
Disastrous Struggle.

Washington, Aug. A. President
Roosevelt will await a favorable oppor-
tunity TO extend his good offices in ar
ranging settlement of differences be-
tween the meat packers and their em-
ployes and adjusting the mining trou-
bles in Colorado.
Despite the denias of those in a po-
ston to be acquainted with the facts,
1t is known that the president came
from Oyster Bay to this city fully de-
termined to take prominent part in
bringing both the meat strikers and
the miners troubles to u happy termin-
alton. He believed some authority
could be found by which he might in
terfere. He called Attorney General
Moody and Secretaries Morton and
Metcalf into consultation. He advanced
suggestion after suggestion for legal
advice. He was told in every instance
that nothing could be done.
Not Even a Precedent.
When the president found that no
constitutional provision and no statute
gave him authority to become a par
ticipant i'm the labor troubles, he de-
clared there must be some precedent
under which he could act. He sent for
Colonel Carroll ID. Wright, chief of the
great length on past experiences. but
was informed that no warrant existed
for such action as he contemplated.
Attorney General Moody took the
ground that federal interpretation had
gone as far as it could i'm the prosecu-
tion of the beef trust through the pro-
cecdirgs brought by former Attorney
General Knox. which were now pending
on appeal i'm the supreme court of the
United States, and that every advant-
age gained by the injunction of Judge
Grosscup was secured to the govern
ment. Until this case was prosecuted
to IA tinality. he contended there was no
remedy, save the prosecution of the
beef trust officials for contempt in vio-
lating the terms of that injunction. If
such violation was shown to exist 1t
will be through the investigation now
being made by the department of COM
merce and labor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
MANY FORGED NOTES.
Vet the First National Bank Of Grim
nell Is Not Thought to Be
AaaMu ncan


Grinnell, Ia. Aug. 4.-Despite that
found in the papers of the defunct
First National bank of Grinnell 1t is
believed here that the institution Will
pay most of the depositors' claims and
that losses. aside from those which
stockholders will bear, will be small.
That the paper held by the bank was
largely forged is generally believed;
yet. anomalous as it may sound. this
is not expected to cause loss. This is
because, according to the present
theory, which seems certain to be
proved, the forged notes We're not held
to represent cash, which had been
show to the bank examiners in order
to pad up the business OF the institu-
ton and make it appear prosperous.
The banks fateful career has been
married by three tragic deaths. Chas.
III. Spencer. its original president, was
killed in Il railroad accident in Colo
RADIO about twelve years ago. His son.
Henry c. Spencer, succeeded to the
management, as cashier Of the insti-
tuition. II is believed that when Spen-
Ger died he owed the bank a consider
able amount, and that the son assumed
this and carried ii ever since.
When Henry G.. Spencer and his son,
Starke II. Spencer, We're drowned ten
days ago there were ru1nors that 1t
may have been n suicide, but this is
believed by few. The deaths are uni
vcrsally attributed to accident. The
following day the bank was closed and
has been placed since in a receivers
hands.
The story goes that the Spencers
We're Jealous of the Merchants Ma
tonal bank. which had passed it by far
in volume of business done, and that
the forged notes We're kept I'm the
vaults i'm order to pad the showing of
loans and discounts and make the In
stitution sesm to be doing as much
business as any other bank. While
searching for IA WILL President j. T.
Lyman found box containing about
100000 worth of forged notes. These
are believed to have been used once by
Spencer in padding up his account.
and then afterward taken out and kept
i'm his private boy. Only about $4,000
of forged notes are thus far officially
reported by the receiver but his ex
animation IS not finished and 1t is Inn
possible more than to conjecture what
the final report Will be. II is believed
that the forged notes represented We're
put in by Spencer to cover the in
debtedness of his father TO the bank.
There is no anxiety To speak of among
depositors and little among stock
holders.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
FARMERS CONVENTION.
Committee Arranging for Coming In
stitute at Mapleton.


/ Mapleton, la, Aug. 3.Arrangements
are now being made for great gather
ing of the farmers and stockmen of
western Iowa. to be held in this city in
November. The object of the conven-
ton being for the purpose of taking
definite action in regard to agricultural
matters, the results of which are now
being closely watched at the st. Louis
exhibition
President Will c. Whiting of the
Iowa state commission was here Satur-
day and was in consultation with Col
onel j. G. Iddings and NJ. "A. Wiley, as
to the best methods of promoting the
success of the convention. 1t was de-
cided to hold a two days meeting, be-
ginning on November 25
Governor Cummings. Ex-Governor
William 1.arrabee, who are also inter-
ested in the forming of an association
in this part of the state, and a num-
Der of other prominent Iowa men, are
expected to attend and deliver address,
es ON the occasion.
Among other features will be the dis
tribution of Il number of valuable cash
prizes for the best agricultural exhib-
its made in the state. The business
men have. of one accord, agreed to dec
crate their stores and offices.
Colonel Iddings, who is the secretary
of the committee of arrangements, al
ready has assurances from the lead.
ing business men that plenty of funds
will he raised in order to guarantee a
rd-breaker Mapleton attraction.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
SHOOTS TO KILL.
MarshaIItown Bad Man is Landed AZ
ter Hard FIGHT.

NSI t'dI " TiStiss
Marshalltown, la. Aug. 3.-Williaml
o'Keev. thought to be a diamond thief
BADLY wanted at Oelwein on the charge
N the county jail. hut not until he
had almost succeeded in killing Of
icer Edgar, who made the arrest, and
aad shot and wounded Frank Waldo, a
oystander
Suspicion wac directed toward O'Keev
while he was making an attempt to
dispose of Jewelry TO a pawnbroker.
The broker. fearing the trink cts had
been stolen. watched the man closely
md meanwhile called the police to tho
scene. O'keev was arrested and Officer
Edgar started to walk to the Jail with
his prisoner in charge. Nearing the
Jail, the prisoner began volley OF
threatening abuse directed at his cap
tor. and wound up by drawing a gun.
In some manner, while policeman and
prisoner were scuhling over the pos
session of the weapon. the thumb OF
he bad man was caught between the
hammer and cylinder with the result
hat the cartridge was exploded but
instead of lodging i'm the body of the
officer as intended, the ball entered the
leg of Frank Waldo who CHANGED to
be watching the scuf1lc.
At this point others interfered, and
the prisoner was overpowered and
taken to a cell and searched Jewelry
valued at $50 was found on his person,
together With Il set of skeleton keys,
which he attempted to throw away as
he was being taken to the Jail.
Waldo was removed to the hospital,
where the ball was unsuccessfully
probed for. His wound Is not dam
gerous
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
MINERS STAND FIRM.
Will Insist on Striking Against Col
Ieries That Violate Cancellation
Boards Rules.

Scranton Pa, Aug. 4.-The executive
board of the United Mine Workers.
district No 1. has decided to approve
the position taken by the miners rep
resentatives on the board of concilia-
ton. They insist upon compliance with
the resolution adopted by the Pittston
conventions which instructed the execu-
tive board to declare strikes against all
operators who refuse to abide by the
decision of the Cancellation board and
the rulings of Umpire Wright OH the
question of collecting wages for the
check we.hnen.
The board adjourned TO meet at the
call of the president, which will prob
ably be as quickly as the names Of all
The companies refusing to accede to the
check weighmens demands have been
obtained.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
EMeEzzLER CAPTURED.
Edward souie Long Wanted in EIdors
Found in CHICAGO,

Eldora, Ia. Aug. although 1t has
been predicted that he would never
return for trial, Edward o. Soule. under
Indictment for the embezzlement OF
$4,000 from the Home Savings bank Of
Iowa Falls. was brought here from
Chicago and is in the Hardin county
Jail.
He was somewhat surprised when
Sheriff Mitterer approached him at a
brokers' office in Chicago. but came
with the officer without murmur. 1t
is reported that Smith of Iowa Falls.
who is one of MIR. Soules bondsmen,
is lying nigh unto death, and desired
that MIR. SoulS be brought back and
thus relieve his bondsmen.
Soule is now Sndeavorlng to obtain
new bonds in order that he may not
nave to lie IN jail. although the court
set August % as the date for his trial.
The accused mans family has been
living with him in Chicago. and 1t is
said that he made no attempt to con-
ceal his residence. Sentiment here is
against Soule,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
a LEADING OpD FELLOW
succumbs to an Attack Of
Dropsv

Iowa Falls. la, Aug. g.. ExMayor
5, F. Smith, Il prominent iowa odd
i'e.low died here this morning OF
iropsy after an illness of several
Weeks. He came to Iowa Falls i'm 1858
and has been prominent in business.
lvic and church circles ever since.
he WAS born in Otsego county. N. ",
n 1927. His wife died several years
igo. a daughter. Mrs. Thos. +. Rigg,
If this city. survives.
Mr.. Smith has filled several offices
n the grand lodge of Odd Fellows i'll
iowa. serving ii term as grand patri-
,rch, and representing the grand lodge
n the sovereign grand lodge several
.erms. Funeral arrangements are not
completed. but will be i'm charge of the
order The deceased held the rank OF
orgadier general in the Patriarchs
Militant of Iowa.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
TOWNSHIPS CHOSEN.
Announcement by Commissioner o.
Rosebud Lands Reserved for
Possible Towns.

Washington, Aug. 4.--The acting cons
missioner of the general land office di
Chamberlain, S. d., to reserve from the
Rosebud lands for townsite purposes
the following described lands:
South half of section "a. township SO.
range II.
East half of southwest quarter, and
lot 4, section 30, and the northeast
quarter of the northwest quarter and
lot l. section 81, township 81. range n.
West half of section 49, township 81.
range Is.
East half of section s. township ss.
range %.
Commissioner Richards, who is now
at Chamberlain, was advised by wire
of these townsite selections, and in
formed that all other applications for
such reservation have been rejected.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
SQUADRON AGAIN in PORT.
Vessels Got Some Ships
Not Heretofore Mentioned,

vladivostok. Aug. 4.--The vladivos-
tok squadron returned to this port yes
terday morning in perfect condition
They captured during the cruise the
steamer Arabia, destroyed some
schooners, and small Japanese
steamer one German and one British
steamer. The last mentioned were all
most without coal, and it was impos-
sible to send them to Vladivostok
This is the first intimation that any
foreign steamer other than the knight
Commander had been sunk.
The cruisers steamed up and down
in front Of the Japanese capital but
saw nothing of the enemy's warships.
Although the Russian vessels had only
three doors through which to escape,
they Went home by the straits of Ko-
rea. LaPerouse strait and Tsugaru
strait. which apparently could easily
have been barred by Vice Admiral Ka-
mimura's vessels. But bad luck pur-
sued the Japanese admiral and the
Russian cruisers had no difficulty in
eludinE him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
MONONA REPUBLICANS
Several Close Contests in Making tn,
Nominations in the Convention
This Afternoon

Onawa, Ia, Aug 1.-The republican
county convention met at 2 p. M. to-
day w. l.. Smith called 1T to order
and A. Kindall was made chairman.
All townships We're represented.
G. r Ellis was renominated for au-
ditor over c. A. Blanchard. 100 to- Az
r. b. Harper of Mapleton was named
fol- clerk over Harry Nevilier of Ona-
wa, So to GO.
For recorder, Oliver Olson, incum-
bent. was renominated.
For county attorney, S. d. Crazy of
Ute was named over B. G. Davies Of
Castana, 50 to 60.
John c Johnson of Soldier was re-
nominated for supervisor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
Shin Was Maonetized.

Philadelphia. Aug. 2.-As the British
ship Mohican made for the Delaware
breakwater yesterday lit encountered "a
strange phenomenon A cloud of phos-
phoric appearance enveloped the vessel.
magnetizing everything on board The
captain says the vessel got fiery coat
ing. He said:
chains, bolts and bars were as tight on
the deck as If they had been riveted there,
The cloud was so dense that it was i'm
possible for the vessel to proceed. i could
not see beyond the decks. 1t appeared as
OF the whole world was mass Of glowing
Are. The sailors fell on The decks and
prayed"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-08-04
GLOOM AT ST. PETERSBURG.
Situation in the East Recognized as
Critical

st, Petersburg. Aug. 4.-Feeling at
the war office is distinctively gloomy
this morning. No official kilograms
have been received from General 1luro-
patkin, who was communicating direct
with the emperor, but from private
sources at the front it is already appar-
ent that Simoucheng has been lost.
General Stakelbergs outposts have
fallen back to Hal Chcng.
No word is received enabling the
general staff either to confirm or deny
the reported capture of the late Cen
erel Keller's position at T<hauven and
Yangsze Pass. but heavy fighting con-
tinues on both the southern and east
ern fronts.
The object of the Japanese in the
east is to flank Keller's corps from
the south and north, which is easily
possible.
The progress of the envelopng move
ment may have forced the corps to re-
tire on Liam Dian Sian. which is the
next position in the direction Of Lao
Yang.
There is reason to believe that two
of Okus divisions are advancing from
Newchwang on Hal Cheng with a view
to fanking and cutting off Stakelberg's
retreat, but this movement is not likely
to succeed on account of Stakelbergs
ability to retire northward.