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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-20
The Heights of Hypocrisy.
ebraska Independent.

From the Nebraska Independent
The Sunday school class of Rockefeller, jr.,
seems. from the reports concerning it published
from week to week, to be devoted to the discus
sion of money and how to get it. Not long
ago, the great old pirate himself appeared with
an account book which he kept in his youthful
days, and last week, the head of the treasury
department at Washington discoursed to the
godly body of young men, telling them how
man could make million dollars and still be
honest. Such travesty upon religion, such
mockery of the teachings of Jesus was never
seen in the world before. The teaching in the
Rockefeller Sunday school is directed to urging
the young men to lay up treasure upon earth,
which is direct reputation of the command
of Jesus:
clay not up for yourselves treasures upon
earth but lay up for yourselves
treasure in heaven, for where your
treasure is, there will your heart be, also.''
No set of men ever lived who reached such
heights of hypocrisy as the modern "Christian"
millionaire, and on the very pinnacle stands
John D. Rockefeller and his goody-goody son.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-20
Pen, Paste and Scissors.

Gene Ware denies that he has resigned his
office of commissioner of pensions.
Germany is worried over the Kaiser. His
throat trouble Cancer has returned
Secretary Taft is in poor health, and has
gone to the Adrondacks for rest and recreation
Gen. John B. Sanborn, Civil war veteran,
died, Monday, at his home, in St. Paul, Mimi,
a: the age of IS years.
Judge Parker does not take into account that
silence is not always necessarily digni6ed. The
rabbit makes very little noise.
The Russo'Ja apau war is proving beneficial
to German iron, steel and coal trade. Russia
is so busy getting war supplies ready that her
trade along these lines is falling off,
1t is reported that Dave Overmeyer has de-
clared for Miles for president and Harris for
vce-president. Dave has time to change his
mind couple of times before convention.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison Eaton, a sister of
the late President Harrison, died last Friday, at
her home near Cincinnati. She was grand
daughter of President William Henry Harrison.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-20
Judge Refused TO Hold Court.

Judge Theron Stevens adjourned the district
court at Telluride, Colo, last week, refusing to
hold court because Cover Tor Peabody has de-
clared the county (San MiguelA in state of
,nsurrection, and placing it under military con-
troll.
When Judge Stevens arrived at Telluride on
Tuesday evening of last week, he was forced
to walk through files of soldiers, who had been
stationed at the depot with orders to arrest de-
ported union men, who, it was falsely reported,
were returning with the Judge.
"The demonstration at the fepot upon the
arrival of the train,' srid Judge Stevens,
"could only have been planned and executed
for the purpose of showing the contempt of the
military and certain portion of this communi-
ty for the civil authority of the state and the
civil authority of this district. | had always
been led to suppose, from such research as
had been able to make, that in republic like
ours, the people had expressed their will in
constitution which was enacted for the govern
ment of all authority in this state. The con-
stuticn provides that the military shall always
be in strict subordinatiou to the civil authori.
ties 1t is doubtless constructed differently,
however, by the executive, who has declared
this county to be in state Of nsu1rection, and
has declared martial law within its limits.
Such being the case it would simply be farce
to attempt to enforce civil law in this county"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-05-20

The sweetest as we'll as the greatest souls on
borne heavy burdens. Trouble is
only the acid which tests the metal of charac-
ter.-Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
BERLIN REMAINS TRANQUIL.
German Officials Believe War May
Yet Be Averted.

Berlin, Feb. 6-The announcement
that Russia's reply was handed 10 the
japanese government was cOmmuui-
Gated to the government departments
and embassies this afternoon.
Although the foreign Office has not
been advised of the contents Of the
note, it still believes Japan viii avert
war and probably realize part of her
aims by occupying several places, both
on the coast OF Korea and in the in
terror Of that country, which. it is
again said, Russia would not consider
cause for war.
At q recent Russian court bail, the
foreign Office is informed, the car
gave the japanese minister his hand
and spoke 70 him in the most friendly
manner. This incident is quoted as
illustrating the cars peaceful inten-
tons
The Tageblatt finds direct German
interest in the crisis BY announcing
the arrest Of Captain Warnecke and
other officers Of the German ship Hele-
ma Rickmers, on board their ship, at
the Japanese port of AIoji, for lock-
ing up their Chinese crew so as to
keep them from deserving. The Ger
mans were Tealeased on the appliea-
ton OF the German consul and claim
$4,000 damages.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
JUDGE TALKED
WITH COUNSEL
Postal Trial Produced Some
thing of a Sensation.
ALLEGED JURY TAMPERING
CONCLUSIONS REACHED NOT
MADE PUBLIC.

Washington. Feb. s.-Interest in the
postal trial today attached to a COM
plant made by Mr.. Kunler. represent
ing the Lorenzes. that he had received
q letter intimating that attempts had
been made to tamper with the jury in
a way prejudicial to his clients and the
other defendants. Justice Pritehard
held j long conference with counsel on
both sides about the matter. none OF
Whom would disclose the conclusions
reached
Mrs. LOrenz concluded her testimony
She was nos cross-examined. Ferdi-
nand ". Machen of Toledo. an uncle of
A W. Machen, explained his c0nnec-
ton with the oil business. Another
witness was John Tarns. a real estate
broker, who corrobOrated the state
ments OF u. 3. Croft that he kept no
accounts. The witness said he knew
this because Of his own transactions
with Croft which covered many years
and involved 81, 600. 600.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne was recolled. He said ne re-
membered having testified in December.
1902. he concluded that Machen was
not man TO trust. He admitted, how
ever, that up TO March 81, 1903, he had
approved expenditures recommended in
Machen's ONCE of S110,332, including
SS,6l2 for Croft fasteners.
Mr.. Wynne said that his approval to
the papers vas based on Machen's in
itiaIs. When he had his suspicious OF
Machen IN December. 1902. bIr. Wynne
said he had no proof upon which to
base them. Had he had such proof he
WOULD have acted instar tly and more
vigorously than he did.
Mr.. Wynhe said he acted IN Machen's
recommendation after he began TO sus-
Feet him. 81 acted on it." said Mr..
Wynne, because knew every action
OF his and mine would be investigated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
MURDERERS AT
BAY IN SWAMP
Desperate Man and Wife Sur
rounded by Hundreds.
ANOTHER KENTUCKY MURDER
NEGRO WHIPPED By AN ANGRY
MOB IN VIRGINIA.

N.cksburg. Miss, Feb. 6-Driven to
bay in dense swamp near Greenwood,
Luther Holbert and his wife. wanted
at Doddsvine for the murder of James
Eastland. are prepared to sell their
lives dearly. The negroes today killed
four OF the states bloodhounds that
had tracked tlsen into the swamp.
Several hundred men from four cOun-
ties are guarding every exit from the
swamp. Unless the couple attempt TO
break through the Gordon tonight the
posse plan 10 beat the woods thor
oughly in the morning. Holbert's wife
is dressed in mans attire, and both she
and her husband are heavily armed.
Two negroes were killed by a posse
near Belzonia, Yazoo county, today.
one Of them, thought to be Holbert,
showed fight when called upon to halt,
and both were shot to death.
The present scene Of action is in
Lefore county, the chase having Led
across three counties
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
HAYAsHI SILENT.
viii Not Confirm Interview in the
Paris Matin.

Paris. Feb. Baron Hayashi, the
japanese minister TO Great Britain, in
talking TO a London correspondent OF
the Figaro, refused TO confirm or deny
the correctness Of the interview which
was published in the AIatin stating
that he only authorized the official
publication OF the following:
''Russia's reply has not been received.
and. so far as I know, the situation is
unchanged; but If Russia viii not ac-
cept the clauses which Japan con-
siders essential, war is inevitable"
The Figaro correspondent concludes
TINT the rUmor OF the Mathis inter
view represents Baron Hayashi's per-
sonai views, adding that a short con-
versatiOn with the minister suffices to
show that he regards the situation as
very critical.
Baron Hayashi during the interview
expressed the opinion that the op-
timism of the French press IS due to
the fact that the far eastern question
is less studied IN Paris than in Lon
don. and he dwells on the essential
point of Japan's note, demanding the
mutual recognition by Japan and Rus
STA of the territorial integrity and in
dependence Of China and Korea, which
amounts to a formal recognition Of
Chinese sovereignty over ManChuria.
The minister did not seem to believe
that Russia would accept this.
The Mathis Cherbourg correspond
ent announces that the maritime pre-
feet there has issued circular re
minding officers that the minister OF
marine alone can authorize foreigners
TO enter the arsenal. This circular IS
believed 10 be due to the fact that one
English and enc japanese officer wear
ing civilian clothes were taken into
the arsenal by a French officer. There
IS reason to believe, says the CORE
spOHdent. that a French officer at
tached 10 a submarine boat and Brit
ish naval officer has been arrested in
connection with the affair
According to the London correspond
eut Of the Matin, persons best quali-
fed 10 speak authoritatively regarding
japanese matters declare that Japan's
final decision has already been taken
and that Russia's answer, whatever
may be its tenor, viii not make any
difference War. these persons say, is
inevitable, for Japan hencef0rth viii
do as she chooses, without considering
what Russia may think Of her ac-
lions.
The Figaro this morning says it has
reason TO believe that Foreign Ministers
I-anlsdOrff'ss Cispatch contained only
the essential points of the Russian note
L. Japan, the fun texI OF which will
follow the dispatch In a few days. It
further expresses the belief that the
note VIII not constitute the Russian
governments last word, but will leave
room for further negotiations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
GETTING OUT IN TIME.
Japs at Vladivostock viii Not Wait
For War to Begin.

St Petersburg, Feb. "a dispatch
received here from Vladivostock says
the hasty fight OF the japanese resi-
dents there is attributed to secret Or
deTs from the japanese government
Neither persuasion nor promises Of
protection by the authorities had any
effect. The japanese commercial agent
aided in the exodus. During the course
Of the flight yesterday the storekeepers
sacrificed stocks valued at several hun
dred thousand roubles for FIVE to ten
kOpecks. three rOubles. The neighbOT-
ing towns are without haiTdresseTs
laundresses and maid servants and
some Of the factories are closed.
1t is added that there is general irri-
tation in VladivostOck owing to entire
lack Of news even in official quarters.
a dispatch received here from NlaGi-
yOstock says the japanese commercial
agent there, acting under orders from
Toxic, has issued q circular informing
the japanese residents Of the country
that those who wish to do 90 can pro-
coed TO Japan on board the British
steamer AfFidi, which has arrived there.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
A GERMAN VIEW.
Stoppage Of Negotiations Would Not
Necessarily Mean War.

Berlin Feb. THE North German
Gazette takes great pains to prove
that the sJOppage of negotiations be
tween Russia and Japan would not
necessarily mean war. It considers it
possible that Japan will begin certain
undertakings in Korea, for which prep
aratiOns were long ago made, but
thinks it unlikely that Russia viii oD-
pose these undertakings, unless Japan
extends her action TO the Yalu VAL
ley. It is unnecessary, says the Ca
zette, 10 suppose that Japan viii re-
qgire the transport of a large number
OF troops into Korea, since the nu-
merOUs japanese settlers, merchants
and wOrkmen III Korea would be trans
formable Immediately into excellent
soldiers. The paper admits that it is
impossible to consider war between the
two countries absolutely precluded. but
says that in any event war is unlikely
10 occur in the immediate future. Fin
ally, the Gazette Teiterates the Ger
man view that there are no indica-
tions that either Russia or japan de-
sires war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07

sicn-that Russia would be unable 10
cake 2 lOan-after ne had personally
discussed the subject with o number
o. leading authorities on finance.
A novel view is taken ia certain
Important diplomatic quarters, that the
most effective means Of preserving
peace IS for both Russia and Japan 20
claim . great diplomatic victory, thus
satisfying home sentiment and sub
ouiag tae war spirit. This view finds
rather serious acceptance at the for
eign Office, Of which the officials say
that if negotiations happily result in
peace both sides wiz claim a great
diplomatic triumph IS a means OF. sat
isfying local sentiment. This is given
by the officials as one % the main rea-
sons why accounts vary converting
the terms OF the various notes. as 1t
IS said that each side has adopted Il
construction calculated to satisfy its
own people.
VIII Be Known Monday.
one OF the most prominent OF the
Russian officials said tonight that def
mite knowledge concerning the contents
of the Russian reply would be COM
municated to the world certainly by
Monday. This official minated that
at least some of the essential features
had already been made known to the
French government He recognized
war would not be popular in Russia
because Of the distance from the scene
OF the conflict and the unfamiliarity
OF the Russian people regarding the
question At the same time the OFF,
ciaI said:
War can be avoided if Japan is
willing, for substantial concessions
have been made, upon which the ne
gOtiations can continue. Russia is
prepared for eventUalities, and a rup-
ture Of the uegOtiations-nOt as osten-
tatiously as Japan, but none the less
effectively"
When the Japanese legation was Wis
ited today a number Of contractors
were in the anterOom waiting for an
opportunity to offer war material
Among yesterdays callers at the
japanese legation was the British am
bassadOr, Sir Edmund J. MOnsOn, who
remained for a long time in confer
enCe with the minister.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07

has already been communicated TO the
japanese legation here and thence to
the foreign Office. one long and sew
eraI shorter cable messages from Toxic
have recently been received by Baron
Hayashi. the Japanese minister.
There was unusual activity at the
legation this morning and long mes
sages were sent to various points.
Japan Refused.
With reference TO the reiterated
statement from Russian sources that
Russia could lot agree 10 q Japanese
fertilization Cf southern Korea, as it
would eEdanger the neutrality Of the
straits Of Korea. the japanese legation
said today that Japan had already rec
ognized the sonableress Of this con
tention on the part OF Russia and had
readily agreed that the passages OF
the straits of Korea should be perfect
~ free. Japan. however. refused TO
agree to the Neutral zone suggestion.
because she believed It would become
virtually a Russian sphere of influence
ia view of her large concessions on
the TaIu river Moreover, if Japan
had granted this demand it would have
been in opposition to Japan's conten-
tion that the independence and integ-
rity Of Korea must be recognized.
The scare in city circles here was
shown today by a wild report current
on the stock exchange that severe
naval engagement had taken place, in
which three Russian and two japanese
ships were sunk.
There are indications that inforna
ton received al the japanese legation
here from Toxic shows that Russia's
reply, in the estimation of the lega-
ton, decidedly does not meet Japans
wishes.
The general tension in diplomatic
quarters here today is unquestionably
increased.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
GENERAL CoNFLAeRATIoN.
War IN the Balkans Would Follow
Conflict in the Orient.


London, Fec. 6.-The prospect for a
great war breaking out in the far east,
which is acknowledged even in hither-
to pacific quarters, has been brought
appreciabIy nearer b. the develop
ments Of the last day or two. That a
RussO-Japanese conflict will be fol-
( lowed by a Balkan outbreak, which IN
time may develop into a widespread
European confagration, is also con-
sidered probable ana Increases the de-
preston pervading all political circles
in England and on the continent The
news from st. Petersburg of the prep
arations of NJ. Kurino, the japanese
minister, for departure, is not yet
known In London. but official circles.
the press and the public have already
practically decided that nothing can
avert war, and probably the termina-
tion Of the long delay and suspense,
when the first gun is fired, will occa-
sion a sense Of relief and possibly bust
ness improvement. Already Toxic dis
patches announce that relief is felt
there at the fact that all doubts re-
garding the outcome OF the negotia-
tons have practically been set at rest.
Prices Falling.
Prices on the stock exchange fell
again this morning. consols opening q
lower, japanese securities 1% lower,
and Russians 1 poiHt lower. Later con
soils improved I-16.
The British postoffics emphasizes the
critical state Of the situation by an
nounciug that code kilograms cannot
be accepted for any place fin Japan
thus confirming the New York an
nOuncements to the same erect.
There is reason to believe that the
substance of the last Russian reply
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
GIRLS CHEERED THE
PICkETS TO BATTLE

Chicago. Feb. 6.-The strike against
the American Can company, following
a 10 per cent wage reduction, ex-
tended today TO the Illinois Can COM
pany branch, where $50 employees quit
work. Seventeen hundred empIoyes in
all are now on strike. Some of the
former employees at the plant attempt
ed to go to work and met with viO-
lence from Dickets. Three men were
badly beaten, it is reported. and girl
strikers who saw the trouble cheered
the action Of the pickets.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
KEPT IN TIE DARK.
Authorities at VIadivostock Have No
Official knowledge.

Nladivostock, Feb. 6.-The authorities
here apparently are without informa-
ton in regard to the general situation.
They receive casual instructions. from
which il Is apparent that preparations
are or the Increase TO repeI q hostile
attack. but no comprehensive stems
nave been taken, nor has there been
any special allotment Of funds. without
which many things are impossible. The
movement Of troops toward Korea has
been stopped.
The public IS greatly depressed by
the uncertainty and banking and mer-
camille operations are at a standstiH.
III Nl2divOstOck Is bI0ckaded the Of
fees of the Cssuri railroad and the law
courts wiz be transferred TO Khabara-
V0sk- and the administrative Offices TO
Nikolsk UssuTi The Oriental insti-
tute and other educational establish
ments VIII be closed.
Il is rumOred that all STRANGERS.
whether Russian or foreign, win be
required to leave the precincts OF the
Notifications and the native residents
VIII be required to provide quarters for
5000 soldiers, with horses. with orders
10 mobilize the reserves being expected
hourly.
The Vostichiny Viestnik hopes there
VIII De M war. The other papers are
silent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
MURDER IN A THEATRE.
Desperate Deed of an Ex-Convict al
Middlesboro, KY.

MiddIesboro, Ky, Feb. EN- the gal
lery of the Princess theatre at Mid
dlesbOro tonight during minstrel per-
Torrance John White, a negro eX-
convict, shot and instantly killed Po-
liceman John Burns and accidentally
killed John Sharp, q sWitchman in the
employ Of the 7. & y. railroad, The
tragedy was the result Of the threat
made by the police officer during the
day that he would arrest White for
vagraney. White escaped. knocking
down negro who attempted TO stop
him on the stairway with the butt Of
his pistol, and also running over the
sheriff OF Bell county. A posse is in
pursuit. White IS 4 hotel waiter and
served a sentence in the peniteutiary
for cutting a wOman's throat. Great
excitement was caused in the theatre
by the shooting, and 2 stampede was
only aYerted by cool-headed persons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-07
Depression at Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Feb. 6.-The Danish
government has now completed all
measures for the protection Of Dan
ISL waters in the event of war in the
far east. The government has decided
not to send any OF its warships into
East Asiatic waters.
The depression in business circles
here is increasing and the stock ex-
change has been strongly affected, al
though political circles are not so pes
simistic
a large firm here having close con-
nectiOn with the Russian government
today received d dispatch contradicting
the rumOrs that war between Japan
and Russia is imminent.