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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Cuban House Stops Religious 9arades

Havana: The house Monday, by a
vote of 81 to 10, passed the bill pro
hibiting religious professions in the
streets There were spirited speeches
against any enactment having a sem
blance of the curtailment of religious
liberty; but the majority contended
that it was not proper to force spec
tacular form of worship upon the peo-
pie by parading 1t in the streets.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Contradictory Statement.

Carbonate, Ill: The situation at
Zeigler and at Christopher is quiet.
No outbreak has occurred at the
mine nor In the territory now policed
by state troops. A thorough examina.
ton. including conditions prior to the
sending OF troops, together with the
effect on the industry in the troubled
section, is now under way by Assist
ant Adjt. Gen. Reece.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
JAPANESE CAPTURE
HILLS, LOSING 1000
New Strategic Point Enables Mikado'e
Guns to Sweep the City.

Toxic: Reliable information has
been received to the effect that the
assault Of the Japanese at Port Ar
thur has resulted in the complete
occupation of Chi Fin Shan hill, 300
meters north of the 203-meter hill.
The army is continuing its opera
lions against the Sung Shu Shan fort
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
To Begin study Of Poultry.

Columbia, Mo-; To meet the growing
demands for instruction in poultry
farming the Missouri Agricultural Col
lege will offer a short course in poul-
try raising. The course win begin the
first week in January. The regular
faculty of the college win be streng-
thened for this course
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Think Greek Steamer Is Lost.

Constontinople: The Greek steamer
Elpis, long overdue. is now regarded
as lost. It is believed she sunk In a
recent gale in the Black Sea and that
her entire crew and a number Of pas.
senegers were lost.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Snow Falls at sprlnqfieId,

Springfield, ILL.,; The first snow of
the season fell in Springfield at noon
Friday The flakes were very light
and the precipitation lasted only a
few minutes.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
lowa Has a coId Wave.

Des Moines, Ia: Snow began falling
here Friday morning at o'clock and
continued internationally during the
greater part of the day. The thermom-
eter registered 81 above. It was the
first fall of snow for the season.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
section Hand Killed.

Cameron, Mo-: ]. T. Garrison, a
railroad section workman, was killed
In the Burlington switch yards here
Monday afternoon. In avoiding an
engine on one track he was caught by
another and instantly killed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
JaeksOn's Grandson a West Pointer

Washington: President Roosevelt
has indicated his intention of APP
pointing Stonewall Jackson Christian,
a grandson of Gen. Stonewall Jack
son, the confederate chieftain as a
cadet to the West Point military acad-
envy
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
To Hold Farmers institute.

Carlyle, ILL.,: The annual Clinton
County Farmers Institute will be held
In Germantown, Tuesday and wednes-
day. December and z. A splendid
programme has been arranged.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Good Roads Convention to Meet.

Palestine, Tex: The Good Roads
Convention for the State Of Texas con-
Venes at Palestine December Is. Great
preparations are being made to enter
tain the many delegates.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Russia Thinking Of Japanese Alliance

London; The Daily Telegraph's cor
respondent at st. Petersburg claims to
have unimpeachable evidence that
Russia is reckoning on the necessity
of making lasting peace with Japan
by means of an offensive and defen-
slVa allInncR
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Indian Court Denles citixenship.

Ardmore. l, t.: The Chicasaw- Choc-
taw Citizenship Court, which Is in SEES
sion at TIshomingo, rendered several
decisions Wednesday in cases OF clai-
maRts for citizenship, and with few
exceptions. all were denied citizen
hsip rights.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Elve AppIIeants for 90 ofhee.

Centralia, Mo-; There are now Ave
applicants for the appointment of
Postmaster in this city, three men
and two women. The women are
Mrs. Lee Anna Raybourne and Mrs.
Richard Orchard.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Asks stoo,ooo for Normal.

Terre Hauto, Ind: The biennial re-
port of President Parsons OF the In
diana normal to the governor asks
for 100000 from the legislature to
build dormitorles for women students,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
chlekasaw Claimants Cali Meeting.

Ardmore, l. T.. Leading court claim
ants Of the Chickasaw Nation have
issued call for a meeting to be held
at South McAlester on December IA.
The claimants will perfect an organi-
cation for the purpose of protecting
their rights.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08
Mlner KllIed hN Falllna coal.

Pana, III: Michael Hortier, so years
old, was killed in the New Bent coal
mine here Monday He was mining
when eight tons Of coal fen on him.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-12-08

No Change In Calculating Customs.
Eagle Pass. Tex: The Mexican
Government makes no change in rate
of exchange for calculating customs
duties for December. It stands at
10 per cent additional to printed tarifl.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
RUFFIED CAHADIAN,s FEELINGS
British Colonial secl e,ary Make. slip a.
 London Banquet

London, Jan. 19.-At the annual din- ner tonight of the Canadian club, at which Lord Strathcona presided and where the guests included Sir James Thomas Ritchie, lord mayor of Lon don, Lords Ducannon, Hillingdon and Lichfeld, Sir Rivers Wilson and oth- CTS. Colonial Secretary Lyttleton ruff1ed the feelings of the Canadians present by upholding in a speech Lord Chief Justice Alverstone's recent ruling in the Alaska boundary case. The Duke of Marlborough, under-secretary of state for the colonies. spoke a little later and succeeded in smoothing mat ters out by a tactful speech in which he recalled his visit to Canada, paid tribute to Canadians for their love of the late Queen Victoria, and mention ed his personal experiences in South Africa, where he said he witnessed the bravery and resourcefulness of the Canadian troopers. The duke conclud- ed his remarks, amid great applause, with an eulogistic toast to the Maple Leaf and all it implies to Canadians.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
CHOYNSHI KNOCKED OUT.
Carter Does tho Trick in Two Minute.
 of Fighting.

Boston, Jan. 1s.-Kid Carter of Brooklyn knocked out Joe Choynski of Chicago after two minutes of fighting in the first round before the Criterion Athletic club tonight. Choynski had the better of the round up to the knock out, when Carter landed a vicious right hand jab for the stomach and the Chi- cago man went down and out. The blow looked low to the spectators and the referees decision awarding the bout to Carter was greeted with cries of "F'oul!' Choynski was out nearly four minutes, and appeared in great distress. The men were matched to fight fifteen rounds
 Later tonight Carter and Choynski were arrested, charged with mutual as- sault. Eight other men, including sec onds, and referee, and the managers of the club, were also arrested on the charge of aiding and abetting a prize fight. All were bailed out in the sum of $200 each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
CLAM0R FOR DIVIDEND.
Lehigh Stockholders. However, Are
 Osce More Disappofnted.

Lehtvh Stockholders, However, Are
 Osce More Disappointed.
 Philadelphia, Jan. 19.-Stockholders of the Lehigh Valley railroad company for three hours to-day clamored for divi- dend at the annual meeting of the com pany. Numerous speeches were made in which the policy of the administration was questioned and intimations were thrown out of ulterior motives on the part of the officers and directors in fail ing to declare a dividend when the profits for the year appeared to warrant such action. Strenuous opposition was advanced against the adoption of the annual report of the president and di- rectors because os clause authorizing 8 general consolidation mortgage secur- ing bonds to the amount of S150,000, 900. The same clause also provides that prior mortgages shall not be extended at maturity, but are to be replaced by the general mortgage
 E. T. Stotesbury of Philadelphia call- ed for a stock vote upon the adoption of the report which demand met with dis approval upon the part of the minority. It was claimed that the proxies were to be voted only for the directors, and could not be utilized in the adoption of the report. President Thomas. who oc- cupied the chair, ruled otherwise and thereupon the report was voted upon simultaneously with the election of di- rectors. The count showed 457,767 shares in favor of the report, and 1,711 against. The old board of directors was re-elect- ed.
 In statement to the shareholders President Thomas assumed entire re- sponsibility for the mortgage clause saying he had acted in the interest of the stockholders.
 TT deny,'' he said, that the purpose was to perpetuate control of the road. The property is not so valuable that I can commit a dishonest act to retain it. The board and myself are unwilling to rest under the imputation that we are trying to destroy the property or give it into the control of others. Whatever our faults the statement that we are en- deavoring to do anything but that which is best for the Lehigh Valley company is unqualifiedly false. I will be the first to oppose any sacrifices of the comDany's interests"
 A resolution urging the incoming board os directors to resume the pay ment of dividends was adopted. Anoth- CT resolution demanding the payment Of quarterly dividend of per cent. Twas not pressed. President Thomas stating it was not within the province Of the stockholders to declare a div- l idend.
 The company has not declared a divi- l dend in eleven years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
ST. LOUIS HACKMEN TO sTRIKE
No Public carriages or Hsarses wfii be
 Allowed to Operate.

St. Louis, Jan. 19.--Robert Lewis, vicf president of the Carriage Drivers ana Hackmen's union. announced to-day that 800 members of Ill union would strike tomorrow nornih The striks will be called, he says, aA'ser the men have turned in their carriag Then lle says no public carriages or hearses sex- cept the 250 carriages and eight hearses. under the control os the union will be! allowed to operate in St. Louis.
 It was the intention to call the gen.! era1 strike to-day, but the fact that fif- teen funerals were sent for Tuesday caused postponenent of twenty -four hours. The drivers employed by the Reyes Marshall company were the only ones to walk out.
 It is stated that the action of Chris Schwacker in employing five coal wagon drivers to drive carriages and then hay- ing one Of the cablnen arrested when fifteen of them attacked the five drivers returning from q funeral precipitated the strike which has been threatened since January 1.
 The strike is directed against the Liv- erymen and Undertakers' association. which includes in it's membership prac- tically all of the big livery and under taking firms of the city. The men de~ mand $12.50 a week and recognition pf their union. They are now getting $1f a week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
GEAR APPEARS IN PUBLIC.
Presides at solemn Ceremony lof BIess-
 ing the Waters.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 19.-The czar made his first public appearance this season at to-day's solemn ceremony of blessing the waters. Tn the Orthodox church this rite is commemorative of the baptism of the Saviour. It occur red in an open chapel built out on a quay extending from the winter palace. It was preceded by a religious service within the palace, which was attended by the imperial family, with the excep- tion of the czarina, and the court off, cials. nobility and representatives of the foreign powers
 The latter drove to the palace in great state. with outriders wearing the traditional hunting knives, belts, caps and streaming plumes of the national colors.
 The scene outside the chapel was ex- tremely impressive Along the quay the people were held back by troop of mounted gendarmes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
PosroFFrcE INVESTIGATION.
All RssolutIons Looking g to It Referred
 to Committee.

All 1Ssoiutions Aookin 10 it helcrrcu
 to Committee.
 Washington. Jan. 1s.-The Senate re- quired less than a minute to-day to dispose of the motion to refer to the committee on postoffices. the various resolutions looking to an investigation of the postofiice department. The question had been previously debated for hours at a time, btu to-day no sen ator manifested any disposition to dis cuss it further, and it was adopted without negative vote. After the pass age of half dozen bills the Senate re- turned to consideration of the Panama question. Mr Quarles spoke for almost two hours in support of the course of the administration, and was followed by MT. Patterson, who criticised the presidents course in Panama. MT. Pat terson was subjected to many interrup- tions and had concluded when the Sem ate adjourned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
THEATER ORDIN PASSED
CHICAGO COUNCIL AGREES ON 4
 MEASURE.
wiil Probably Result in Keeping Closed Nearly Ali Houses for Rest of Season. Enabling Act Also Passed but Man agers Say They Cannot Even Meet Its Rsqairemenssi in Tims to Open.


 Chicago, Jan. 1s-The city council to- night took action that will in all prob ability result in the closing of nearly all of the theaters in Chicago for the remainder of the present theatrical sea- son. Last night the council passed an ordinance setting forth what must be done by the theaters of this city before they are allowed to remain in continu- ous operation. It convened tonight to consider the passage of an enabling act that would allow the theaters to oper- ate for the remainder of this season without being compelled to fulfill all the requirements of the ordinance as some of the conditions are of a nature that will require the practical recon struction or some of the playhouses. After long debate the council decided on the following essentials which the theaters must meet before they will be allowed to open their doors: | A steel curtain.
 An automatic sprinkling system. A bond of $2500O guaranteeing the l performance by August l. 1904, of all the requirements of the ordinance. 1 All of the above to be performed un- der such conditions, terms and restric- tions as shall be imposed by the mayor 1 of the city, the commissioner of build- l ings and sub- committee of three to be appointed by the mayor.
 l The managers of the theaters declar- l ed tonight that it would be impossible 1 for them to meet the demands of the enabling act in sufficient time to do business during the remainder of this season, and several of them declared l that they had no intention of trying to reopen their doors. The manager of one theater declared that he thought l he could be in shape by February 1, but was not sure of it. He was cer- | tain, however, that he would be able to open the doors of his playhouse long before the close of the theatrical sea- son.
 I The passage of the ordinance last night put two of the downtown thea I ters out of business, as their construc- ton is such that they will be unable to comply with the law without tearing down the buildings in which they are located and erecting entirely new struc- lures. All of the other houses will be able to meet the demands of the law, but it will be at great expense for sev-. eral of them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
THE JUNIOR PROMENADE.
SURPRISES ALI OTHERS IN
 BRILLIANCY.
Magntficent Dccorattons-Affair Lnrge- sy Attsnded-sFair Ladies and Brave msn''-A Handsome sight-splendid
 Musical Programms-Issautif Cos-

The enjoyable college festivities of the week were wound up in most suc- cessful manner last night by the junior promenade, which was held in the ar mory.
 It was the most enjoyable as well as
 most satisfactory affair of the kind which has ever been held in this city, surpassing all previous ones in brillian- oy and number of beautiful girls on the floor.
 It was most magnificent sight that greeted the eye as one entered the doors.
 The armory was made into bower of loveliness and it would be hard to adequately describe the scene which it presented The decorating work was done by Simons & Fox of Hartford, un- der the personal supervision of Mrs. Fox, and it is needless to say that the result was more than satisfactory A veritable fairyland was the result. Wide and long green and white festoons of cloth covered the ceiling and walls till mot bit of the structure was visible from the floor The crowning point of the decorations was the dome in the center of the hall. This was made to harmonize beautifully with the main theme, hanging baskets of red filled with white flowers being interspersed in all directions. Evergreen and smilax also formed a large part of the decora- tions and added to the beauty. From the center was also hung the shell in which the Yale crew defeated the Har- ward eight last June.
 Every box was hidden by white cloth
 and on the front arm of each was a big Y made of evergreens. Strips of lsmilax daintily arranged on the wall and ceiling of the boxes combined to add beauty to the general effect Upon entering. the hall with it's 600 incandescent pink and white lamps,
 centering in a beautiful globe of one
 hundred lamps composed of pink and
 white flowers. from which overhead spanned the white ceiling ruff1ed with
 green, presented a scene of magnificent
 grandeur. The side walls were fes- tooned with green and white with
 green rosettes. The curtains were of white and the lambrequins of green, all
 heavily festooned with ropings of laurel
 and snilax.
 The balcony was festooned in green (Continued on Second Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
PURE FOOD BILL UP.
House Has Measure Under Disoussion--
 Prntectaun for Resailers.

Washington, Jan 19.--The House to- day considered the Hepburn pure food bill but did not complete it. When the House was ready to adjourn on motion of MT. Hepburn recess was taken until 11:35 tomorrow. This course will retain the bill before the House with out interruption for consideration to- morrow. Just before the recess an amendment coming from the demo- cratic side was adopted inserting the word "wilfully" relative to the sale of prohibited adulterated goods by retail ers which would make it incumbent on the government to prove knowledge on the part of retailers that the sale of such goods was contrary to law. The principal speeches of the day were made by Messrs. Hepburn and Mann, in favor of the bill, and Adamson and Clark ill opposition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
ALEXIEPF ACCUSES JAPAN.
ExPLAINS WHY MANCHURIA
 VAS NOT EVACUATED.
Through His Diplomatic Agent He De- cIares the Mikado's Minister at Pekin Intrigued with the chinese Foreign Board-Russian Reply sO Japan's Last Note Expected shortly.

London, Jan. 20.-The Port Arthur correspondent of the Daily Mail cables that he has had an interview with Ad- miral Alexieff. the Russian viceroy in the Far East, who spoke hopefully of the possibility of arranging a modus vivendi with Japan. The viceroy then referred the correspondent to his diplo- matic agent, M. Plarcon, who empha- sized the impossibility of Russia's evacuation of Manchuria, and said
 Orders were given six months ago to evacuate New Chwang and Man churia, provided the Chinese would agree to simple terms, but owing to the intrigues of the Japanese minister with the Chinese foreign board these orders were countermanded'
 M. Plarcon declared that the action of the United States in making a com mercia1 treaty with China without Russia's consent, under the existing circumstances, was unfriendly and un- diplomatic. Russia, he said, would not open or allow consuls at Mukden and Antung under the present regime If Japan wanter Corea, Russia, M. Plar- con said, would not interfere, provided other powers allowed it, and he added: Russia did not ask Japan's consent to occupy Manchuria, neither was it nec- essary for Japan to seek Russia's per- mission to establish a protectorate in Corea."
 M. Plarcon concluded by saying that the United States and other nations were more interested in the situation than was Russia.
 The correspondent adds that the ac- tion of the United States government has quite upset Viceroy Alexieffs call culations.
 London, Jan. 19.-A despatch to Reut- er's Telegram company from Tokio says the Russian reply is expected shortly and that it is believed it will make some concessions; but, 1t IS doubted whether these will be suffi- cientIy far reaching.
 The German newspapers this morning appear to be paving the way to explain the Russian retreat in the negotiations with Japan and in all the capitals of Europe opinion now ifclines to peace ful issue in the Far East.
 The PelSin correspondent of the Times declares in dispatch that Japan's lat est note is stronger in tone than the preceding one, and that she will neither yield her moderate standpoint nor ac- cept the mediation of q third power. nv I1. r-~ 4- IL American and British ministers, the correspondent continues, has China given satisfactory assurances of her in- tention to maintain strict neutrality in accordance with Lord Lansdowne's ad- vice.
 Island of Perrin, Red Sea- Jan. 19.- The Japanese armored cruiser Mash, formerly of the Argentine navy has arrived here from Suez. She reports all we'll on board.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
CHANGERS IN WASHINGTON.
There In the Intorest Of AgricuIfuraf
 Legfslation.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Tfe legislative committee of the National Grange, coma posed of Aaron Jones of Indiana, master of the National grange; Governor N. J, Bachelder of New Hampshire and H B. Norris of New York, are in Washing ton in the interest of agricultural legis- lation. They have had a number of con. ferences with members of the house ana senate committees. and have been asa sured that their views will be carefully considered whenever legislation affects ing the interests of agriculture is pend ing The committee are opposed to any leglslation that shall limit or interfere With the right of any man to work for any individual or corporation on terms that are satisfactory to himself and his employer. They are also opposed to any legislation that shall restrict the right of courts to grant injunctions for the protection of persons or property.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-20
PERIL OF CHINESE LABOR.
Australian and New Zealand Frontiers
 Warn TsamsvaaI,

Melbourne, Victoria, Jan. 19.-The federal premier Alfred Deaken, after a consultation with the premier of New Zealand, R. J. Seddon, has cabled to the authorities at Pretoria to the effect that Australia, after an experience of years is convinced that the prohibition of Chinese labor is imperative in British communities expecting to enjoy respon- sible self-government. Premier Deakin added that he was reluctant to interfere outside of Australia, but the federal ministry was compelled to express deep apprehension as to the results of the in- troduction of Chinese labor into the Transvaal. He foresaw grave peril racial. social, political, and sanitary, as i'll spite of safeguards it was impossible to prevent serious evils.
 Premier seddon has cabled to Pretoria in similar terms.