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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
HuEVTAs HAS RESIGNED.
Panama's War Minister Quits to Prove His
Love-Gets Pension.

Panama (By Cable).-Genera HUI
ertas, the War Minister, resigned and
President Amador by-a decree accept
ed his resignation, leaving Huertas
the rank Of general, unattached, but
with salary, which is equivalent to
a pension.
The army will not be disbanded just
now. General Guardia, Secretary of
the War Office and a veteran, has
been appointed to the supreme COM
mand of the troops. Everything is
quiet now. The censorship on tele-
graphic messages has just been sus-
pended.
General Huertas in the letter ten
dering his resignation protests against
the charges brought against him, say
ing that he and the troops have been
loyal, but that under the circumstances
(referring to American intervention)
and though they. would dearly like to
fight, in order to prevent bloodshed
and to prove once more his love tor
Panaba he resigns his Office.
The Isthmians deplore the events
because General Huertas' modesty and
reputation for not being ambitious had
made him quite popular.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
EXPLODED WITH FORCE.
The Illumlnant Manufacturing Plant Blown Up
-Four Men Killed.

Chicago Especially. = Four persons
were killed and score of others were
injured by series of gas explosions
that completely destroyed the plant of
the Pyle Electric Headlight Company
in South Chicago. The shocks of the
explosions were SO severe that all
the buildings near the demolished
plant were badly damaged. windows.
were shattered for blocks and per-
sons walking in the streets were
thrown from their feet. Overpres-
sure on tanks containing gas is be-
lieved to have caused the accident.
Many persons who were walking in
the streets near the plant were hurt
by flying pieces of debris and were
taken to their homes in carriages.
All of the dead were buried under
tons of burning timbers and hot brick
and iron. making it impossible to re-
move their bodies for hours after the
accident occurred Firemen poured
water on the portion of the building
in which the dead were thought to
be buried until the flames were SUBJ
dued sufficiently to permit of the four
dead bodies being removed from the
debris.
The scene of the explosion is the
old Hyde Park gas plant, which pass
ed into the hands of the Peoples Gas,
Light and Coke Company several
years ago with the consolidation of
the gas interests in Chicago. Through
lease the big plant is occupied partly
by the Pyle National Electric Head
light Co.. which is largely engaged in
supplying illumination for railroad
coaches. This illuminant is forced in
to small retorts, which when attached
under the floor of car will supply it
with light for months. In order to
make this possible the retorts are sub
jected to an extremely high pressure.
1t was such tank that caused the
first explosion. Without warning of
any kind it burst. Amid the debris
workmen were blown out of the strue-
ture far into the street about the build
ing. Before anyone realized what had
happened retort after retort exploded
in such rapid succession that it was
almost impossible to dintingush the
detonations There were nine such
explosions in all. which left the plant
in flames. Hard fighting on the part
of fully 100 frenen finally subdued
the flames.
The total loss caused by the acci-
dent is estimated at $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.

Representatives of various organi-
cations and two governors had con-
ference with the President at the
White House, in which they urged
that he recommend to Congress the
granting of power to the Interstate
Commerce Commission TO fix freight
rates.
In his annual report Acting First
Assistant Postmaster General How
ley tells what is done to check the
evil of padding receipts by postmas-
tiers at the small Offices.
A subcommittee of the House Judi
ciary Committee resumed the investi-
CATION OF the impeachment charges
against Judge Swayme. Of Florida.
II was announced at the White
House that Attorney General Moody
has decided to remain in President
Roosevelt's new Cabinet.
President Roosevelt appointed Fran
els E. Leupp. of Washington, TO sue
coed William A. Jones as Indian COM
missioner.
Secretary Hay and Mr.. Probst. the
Swiss charge d'affaires, signed an ar
btration treaty.
The government of the Netherlands
has accepted the suggestion that the
peace conference be reconvened at
The Hague.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Gigantic Stiugray Stops Steamship.

San Francisco (SpeciaD.-A gigan-
tic stingray, or manta, brought the
big Pacific liner Peru to sudden stop
off the Mexican coast week ago. The
Peru was proceeding at full speed and
was within a days run of Mazatlan,
when the officers observed a notice
able check in the vessels progress.
Investigation showed the monster fish
lodged fairly across the steamers
stem in such a manner that it made
the vessels bow almost as blunt as
that of mud scow. The Peru was
stopped, hook stuck into the mon
ster's back and the steam hoist started
up. but the stingray fell into the sea.
Its weight was estimated at four tons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
MARINES LAND AT PANAMA.
The Revolutionary Movement Was More
Serious Than at First Supposed.

Panama, (By Cable).-The treaty
between the United States and Pana-
ma has prevented one more revolution
on the isthmus. The rumored coup
d'etat by the military elements, it
seems, was more serious than it was
at first thought to be. Minister Bar
rett, after consultation with the Pana-
man government and Gen. Davis, COM
mander of the canal zone. decided to
ask Admiral Goodrich to leave one of
the warships of the United States Pa
ciic squadron here to prevent any
possible disturbance. Marines from
Empire Camp arrived here.
Gen, Huratas. the minister of war,
has announced his intention to resign,
which will clear the political atmos-
phere. Though disturbances are not
feared in the present circumstances,
Panama is greatly excited.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
WOMAN DeFIED RAILROAD.
How Mrs. Mary Ferris Made War on the
Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg Especially. : Mrs. Mary
Ferris. worth 100000 in her own
name, relative of the man who built
the world-famed Ferris wheel, stood
off the surveying corps of the Penn
sylvania Railroad for sc hours, using
a club, revolver and the family dog.
The railroad people had sought to
throw foot brighe across the Allie
gheny River at this point, and Mrs.
Ferris, who is IS years old, found they
were encroaching about FIVE feet on
her ground. She gathered the dog, the
revolver, the club and chair and
went to the river bank, threatening
to shoot anyone who trespassed.
The family attorney sent her word
to hold fast. that she had the right
end of it. The Pennsylvania Railroad
people soon abandoned the project.
She remained on guard for SO hours
and then retired.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
couuterieiters Disguised as Women.

Columbus, o. (SpeciaD.-An aban-
doned counterfeiters' camp, with COM
pletc outfits for the manufacture Of
spurious silver dollars, has been dis
covered in thicket near Built Park.
In all IS dies were secured. together
with a quantity of supplies. Memo
randa found with the tools show that
approximately $4,000 were made be-
fore the camp was located, on which
the counterfeiters figured to realize
a profit Of o5 per cent. Investigation
proves that the operators disguised
themselves as women. and so avoided
SUSPICION.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
COST OF MAIL TRANSPORTATION.
Report Of the Second Assistant Postmaster
Geueral.

Washington, D. C. (SpecialD.-The
annual report of w. S. Shallenberger,
second assistant postmaster general,
shows that the annual rate of expendi-
ture for all inland mail transportation
service during the last fiscal year was
$67,o3I,43o. To this is added $2,sIo,-
o53 for foreign mails. The largest
items in the postal transportation fig
ures are the star routes. which num-
Der IS,743, aggregating 233,3o2 miles
and an annual rate of expenditure of
$o.834,o23; railroad routes. 3,oo8 in
number, with Io6,oo7 mileage and an
annual rate of expenditure of $3o,I77,-
377; railway postoffice car routes, num-
bering 284, with an aggregate length
of 52,o37 miles and an annual rate of
expenditure of $5.5I8.234; and railway
mail service Officers and clerks), H.
444 in number, involving an expendi-
ture of $I2,oo5,437. The number Of
miles travelled per annum by all classes
of routes Of mail transportation in this
country, among which are star routes.
railroad routes, special ofIlce routes,
mail messenger routes, etc, aggregates
5o5,585,526. In Hawaii the star route
and mail messenger service at the
various ports is now so arranged as
to connect mail steamers at any time,
whether the steamers are running at
regular or at irregular intervals. To
indicate the large increase in the vol
ume of mails carried by the railroads,
it is pointed out that the expenditures
for railroad transportation and railway
postofice cars during the four-year
period loo2-Ioo5, was $42,458,I46, an
increase of over II per cent. over the
previous four-year period. while the
revenue Of the postal service was
SI3o,78I,7o4, an increase of over 40
per cent. over the previous four-year
period. The report says it is evident
iy the desire of the American people
to send parcels of small average
weight abroad and that our rates OF
postage favor this practice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
AN UNUSUAL OPERATION.
Silver Tube Cut From the Breast Of Harry
EIweiL

Louisville. KY. (speciaD. = After
having been imbedded in Harry Ell
wells chest for four years, silver
tube four inches long and one-fourth
of an inch in diameter. has been re-
moved by an operation. Elwell. who
is 26 years of age, suffered with an
abscess of the throat about three years
ago. An incision was made and a
silver tube was inserted to drain pus
from the abscess. he tube slipped into
the chest and the attending physicians
closed the wound, sewing it inside:
For time Elwell appeared in good
health, but his old trouble required.
He travelled over various parts of the
country seeking relief, submitting fn-
ally to the operation. just performed
here.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
FIGHTING NEAR Shake
Opposing Armies Feeling Each Others
Positions.
JAPANESE USING A NEW MISSILE.
When II Bursts In the Trenches at Port
Arthur the Gas From 1t 0vercomes the
Russian Soldiers-General Nogi Reports
That Operations Against the Forts Are Pro-
ceediug as Prearrauged.

Toxic advices from the Japanese
headquarters in Manchuria say that
the activity along the Shakhe River
appears to be the preliminaries to an
other big battle. Feints by detach-
ments from both armies, especially the
Russians, indicate that both are feel
ing their way and guaging the strength
of each other Field Marshal Oyams
reports that the Russians have burned
several villages along the right bank
of the Hun River.
General Nogi reports that the JAP
anese army's operations against all the
Port Arthur forts are proceedings as
prearranged. A she'll from Japanese
naval gun exploded another Russian
magazine on Saturday. Chinese re-
port that 10000 Japanese reinforce
ments for the besieging army have ar.
rived at Dalny. and that another at
tack on Else Mountain has been plan
ned
The Japanese are reported to be
using peculiar missile which, when
thrown into the Russian trenches be-
fort Port Arthur. emits gas so foul
as to overcome the soldiers.
: General Balashoff, head of the Red
Gross Society at Port Arthur, charge:
the Japanese with violating the rules
of civilized warfare by firing upon
hospital ships in the harbor. He say:
the Japanese use balloons to direct
their fire, and aserts that they deliber-
ately drive the wounded Russians from
the hispotal ships for the purpose Of
sinking the vessels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Marshal Oyama Reports Operations.

Toxic (By Cable).-Increasing &C
tivity along the Shakhe River seems to
indicate the innminence of another
great battle.
The Russian feints, evidently intend
ed to draw Japanese attack, are uni
formly repulsed.
Army headquarters received the fol-
lowing report from Field Marshal
Oyama's report, dated November 10:
"At dawn a detachment of the en-
envy made an attack near Hsinglung
tun. They were repulsed by us.
"The enemy in the vicinity of Shah
he village have indirectly bombarded
our positions with mortars and field
pieces. They have effected no damage.
"a body of the enemys infantry
was discovered at Hsiamya and Hsia-
oyantzu. We shelled them and they
fed in confusion to a neighboring viii
lage.
"The enemy have burnt Huangla-
shetzu and villages to the southeast
on the right bank of the riven Hun"
1t is reported that the japanese.
after successful mining, occupied a
counterscrap on Sungshu Mountain
last Friday
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
dEIsHA GIRLS TO RETURN.
Department Of Commerce Orders Their De.
portation.

Washington, D. c.. (SpeciaD.-On
the report of immigration Inspector
Dunn, at ST. Louis, the Department of
Commerce and Labor ordered the de-
portation of Ia Geisha girls and six
Chinese, who have been employed in
concession at the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition. The case has been
pending for several weeks and hard
fight was made by the representatives
of the Geisha girls to induce the
government authorities to permit them
to remain in this country. 1t is said
that on the statement of facts set out
in Inspector Dunn's report the au-
thorities could do nothing less than
order the deportation of the women,
1t is understood that they will be de-
ported Immediately.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Held Robbers Head uuder Water.

Lacrosse, Wis, (SpecialJ.-George
Tuchek, a young man of good repu-
tation, has given himself up to the
police, saying that he had killed Il
stranger by holding the mans head
under water The police have found
the body but have not yet identified
il. Tuchek claims the stranger at
tempted to rob him. but that he threw
the highwayman down an embank-
ment twice and then TO save his own
life held the mans head under water
until death ended the struggle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
George Gould Shot Man.

Raleigh, N. c. (SpeciaD.-While
George Gould was shooting birds neal
High Point, this State. he accident.
ally shot Edward Burns, an attendant
Several shot entered Burns eye. A
specialist OF Greensboro was called
in. and gave it as his opinion that
there was small chance of saving the
eye. Mr.. Gould at once sent Burns tc
New York. where eminent oculist:
will be told TO spare nSthiug that
science and skill can effect to save
Burns sight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Commission Not Alarmed.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD mo
alarm is felt at the Office of the Pana-.
ma Canal Commission on account OF
the recent disturbances on the 18th
mus followed by the landing of ma
eines. The members of the commits
sion have been advised fully concern
ing the. trouble and received tele-
gram from General Davis, command
er of the canal zone, saying that
everything is now quiet.
Announcement was made at the
Navy Department that the battalion
of marines on duty on the Isthmus
will be relieved in the near future by
another battalion to be organized at
Philadelphia. The new battalion, which
is expected to sail from League Is
land in few weeks, probably will
be commanded by Lieut.-Col. T. N.
Wood, of the Marine Corps.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Foreign.

The betrothal is announced Of the
Grand Duke of Hessc. who was d.
vorced from his cousin, Princess Vic
toria OF Saxe-Coburg, in 1901, to the
Princess Eleonor of Solms- Hohen-
solms-Lich.
The Talantsc Islands, north of the
Celebes, were devastated by a hurri-
cane that left 10000 people homeless.
movement is on foot to get Presi-
dent Roosevelt to arbitrate the differ
cnces between Panama and the cor
poration Of foreign bondholders in re-
gard to the Colombian debt.
Queen Wilhelmina has given assur-
ances that the United States may
count on the cooperation of the Meth
erlands in second peace conference
Twelve whitecappers were indicted
in Jackson, Miss, on the charge of in
terfering with homesteaders.
The German War Department is ex-
pcrimenting in German Southwest
Africa and China with new food pre-,
sentative.
President RooseveIt's speech at the
pnveiling OF the statue of Frederick
the Great in Washington has please
Germany.
The Irish Nationalist party is re.
ported TO be on the verge of a serious
split within its ranks. Dillon and
Sexton, with their personal followers
are likely to secede from John Red
Mond's leadership
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Baulshed From Venezuela.

Washington, D. c., (SpeciaD THE
State Department has been informed
that Mr.. A. F. Jaurett. the American
newspaper man who was ordered to
leave Venezuela by President Castro
because he was opposed to the govern
ment policies, sailed for Porto Rico.
The State Department is awaiting a
detailed report from the American
charge at Caracas of the facts con-
nected with the expulsion Of Mr. Jau-
rett, who is said to be an American
citizen hailing from Chicago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Three Brother. Marry Three Sisters.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. (SpcciaD--
Rev. Z. NJ. Nelson. Andrew Nelson
and Charles Nelson. brothers. were
married to Jessie Johnson, Amanda
Johnson and Clara Johnson. sisters.
After the triple ceremony. Rev. c. ].
Erdman. who ofhciatcd. asked Rev.
Nelson, one of the newly married
brothers, to marry him to one OF the
guests. All the bridegrooms and all
the brides will go in party 10 the
Worlds Fair for q honeymoon trip.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
FINANCIAL

Lawson lost the Sic. 900 that he Of
fered for calls on Amalgamated Cop-
per
One Philadelphia firm Saturday
bought 10000 shares of United States
Steel common.
New York banks have apparently
lost this week by the movements OF
money S4.545.5oo.
Three-fourths of the cotton mills
at Fall River. in which strikes &C.
CARED. have started work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Bomb Outrage IL Barcelona.

Barcelona (By Cable)-A bomb was
exploded at the mayors Office in the
Gale Fernando here. The building
was not much damaged, but nine per-
sons were seriously injured. and sew
eral others were slightly hurt. There
is an unconhrmed rumor that two OF
the wounded have died. The Gale
Fernando is much frequented as a
promenade by the upper classes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
DEATH Of Col. breckenridge.

Lexington, KY. (SpeciaD. - Col.
William Campbell Preston Brecken-
ridge died at II:Ao o'clock P. NJ. from
stroke of paralysis sustained las
Wednesday. The end came peace
fully. He had been gradually sinking
for "a hours and for that length oi
time the case had been known to be
hOnleeS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Two Jobs for Judge Parker.

New York (Special)-Former Judg>
Alton B. Parker was appointed a
member of two commissions TO acquire
dock and wharfage rights for the city
on the East River The appointment
was made by Justice O'GoTman. in the
Supreme Court.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-25
Criticised By Russians.

St. Petersburg (By Cable).-A spe-
cial dispatch from Tientsin.i printed
here, stating that the American con-
sui at Chefoo has warned the State
Department at Washington OF the i'm
minence of the fall OF Port Arthur, IS
received with considerable criticism.
the allegation being made that the
dispatch was prompted by desire to
help the Japanese war loan.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-10

and durncd him for The deit Of a
diiae. Wilson admitted ne owed It and.
was able to pay it' he had % cents.
But Wilson declared Z, needed the 20
cents. Ne ayerred that ne was dog
tired and wanted TO sleep IN a real
he'd that would take an Of his 20
cents.
elascy protested. lie could not
reconcile himself to inability to get
money eaolsh TO rent a sseeplag place
on a saloon floor, While a debtor lolled
muriously cn real bed lie protest
cd vigorously until Wilson hit him in
tha nose with his list
The nose was broken, and Mackey
fer senseless They took him 90 tho
CRY h1spba 'shere he is recovering.
rhev took Wilson 10 the police station
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-10
e'eL SAVES NEGRO.
Got Between Neuro ard Her Faths~
in Dangerous Time.

Special to Daily Leader
ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec 90 Hast st.
Louis police are hooking for a tall ne
gro with waist as slender as
woman's. with long shaggy hair and
wearing distributing coat he has
been terrifying the residents Of Noytl,
Ninth street IN that city for a week
lie has broken into six houses has
robbed pedestrians aud has frightened
persons who have seen him slullllng
about in alleys in the early morning
hours
The negro owes It to little girl
that-he was not shot i'm one OF the
houses which he enteret The child
unintenlionally got between her father.
WHO had revolver and the negro
This was the home OF Thomas poyle.
Jr. 735 North Einth street lie enter.
cd there ~ climbing through vim
dow and walking across the bed IN
which two ~ Mr. Doyle's children
were sleeping
They did not awaken, but Doyle did.
He saw the nego, with a long knife
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-12-10
The VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful e IS
in Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that char
coal IS the safest ana most efficient
disinfec.ant and purifier in natnre,
nut few realize its value wncn taken
into the human system for the same
cleansing purpose
Charcoal Is a remedy that the moro
YOU take OF it the better, q IS nos a
drug at all. but simply absor9s the
gases and Impurities always present
in the stomach and intcstines and car
rles them ont Of the system
charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking. drinking or after eating
onions and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal e6ectually clears and int
proves the complexion. It whitca
the teeth ard further acts as a natural
and eminently safe cathartie.
Il absorbs the Injurious gases which
collect IN tho stomach and bowels,
il disinfects the mouth and throat
from the poison OF catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one
form or another. but probably the best
charcoal and the most for the money
is in suats Charcoal Lozenges.
they are composed Of the nest pow
iered Willow charcoal arid other
harmless antiseptics IN tablet form
or rather in the form Of larg,
pleasant tasting lozenses the char.
coal being mixed with honey.
The daily use Of these To7enges will
soon teu ia a much improved condi-
lion OF the general health, better com.
pleVion. sweeter breath and purer
blood. and the beauty Of it is that
no possible harm can result from their
continued use, nut on the contrary.
great benefit
ABuEulo physician in spending Of
the benefits OF oharo0al says II ad-
wise Stuar1's Charcoal Lozenges to all
patients suffering from gas In stom.
ach and bowels, and to clear the conc
pleNlon and purify the breath, mouth
and throat. also believe the liver Is
greatly benefited Ivy the daily use Of
them; they cost but twenty-five cents
box at drug stores. and although in
some sense a patent preparation, yet
! believe l get more and better char
coal in Stlarts Charcoal 1.ozenges
than in any Of the ordinary char
coal tablets"