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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Pnblic Schools Closed.
WILL SEARCH FOR GHoULs
Police and Fire Chiefs to Investigate
Charges of Thievery.
Nav, vorI Sun Snecial Service,

Police and Fire Chiefs to Investigate
Charges of Thievery.
New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, Jan. Another inquiry
that will be demanded to-day involves
the charge that the bodies of many of
the fire victims were robbed Of jewelry
Or money. Suspicion naturally is di-
rected toward the police and firemen
who removed the bodies, altho as yet
this suspicion is no more than gen.
eral. Mayor Harrison and Chief Of
Police O'Neill will be asked to begin
a rigid investigation at once and a
number Of specific cases Of robbery
will be given for them to work upon.
OF the many cases of robbery the
one reported by John Rogers, 1912
North Sawyer avenue, is believed to be
the most convincing. Mr.. Rogers
wife. a teacher at the Jefferson schools,
wore three rings the day Of the fire.
One was set with a diamond, the
others were her engagement and we'd
ding rings. Mr.. Rogers found his
wife's body at Rolston's, 20 Adams
street. The police say they do not
When the bodies were searched at
Rolston's Thursday night, under the
direction Of Lieutenant Andy Rohan,
Mrs. Rogers was numbered II. The
articles of Identification found on the
body were put in an envelope marked
| II, so as to correspond with the num-
Der at the morgue. After much run
nirg here and there, from the police to
| the coroner-s office, Mr.. Rogers says
IT.
In 1.-THE found only collar, which
he identified as his wife's. There
were no rings.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
MUST BE DEFINITE
Japan Will Not Be Satisfied with Any
thing Less.

Washington, Jan. 4.-From official
sources it is learned that in her latest
note to the Russian government Japan
announced that the minimum pro-
posal which she can accept from Rus
sia are rights in Korea equal to those
claimed by Russia in Manchuria. In
return, it is said, Japan agrees to rec
ognize the supremacy of Russia in
Manchuria. .....r-
At the Japanese legation on Satur-
day night it was intimated that if the
Russian reply did not give definite as
surance that the several concessions
asked for by Japan in Korea would be
granted, the Toxic government would
be compelled to abandon diplomacy
for force.
Dispatches received by Mr.. Taxa
hira, Japanese minister, from Toxic,
said that Japan will interpret dila-
tory note as indicating Russia's wish
to defer hostilities until spring, when
her forces on land and sea can be
used to better advantage.
If Japan is convinced of Russia's
intention not to accept her proposals
the Toxic government, it is declared
will assume the responsibility of MAX.
+ ing war.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Doesn't Want Foreigners.

Washington, Jan. "A number of
mechanics from the Washington navy
yard called at the Japanese legation
to-day to inquire about circulars dis
tributed at the yard yesterday offering
big wages to makers of ordnance and
ordnance supplies who would work in
the japanese arsenals. They were
told that the circular was a deception
as the Japanese government did not
want any foreign workmen. Our laws
forbid the employment Of foreigners
in our military service" Mr.. Takahira
said. "Only Japanese are Employed
So many offers Of assistance to ia
pan in the event Of a war with Russia
have been received at the Japanese le-
cation that Minister Takahira intends
to have a circular letter printed ex-
planning that Japan cannot accept the
services Of foreigners.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Baby Alone Survives.

Chicago, Jan. 4.--In darkened
cottage at 1872 Lyman avenue there
is left no one to mourn for four lives
that were lost in the Iroquois horror
or for the head of the household,
who has been missing since the night
Of the disaster. Next door sympa-
thetic neighbors are caring for a 10
months old baby-all that is left Of
the family of A. Fred Pond, who,
until recently, was an employe of the
Deering Harvester works.
When members of his family failed
to return home from the theater on
Wednesday afternoon, Mr.. Pond be-
came apprehensive and left the baby
with neighbor while he went to
investigate. Almost at his own door
he heard a newsboy crying the dis
aster. Wild-eyed and fearful, he
boarded car for downtown, and that
is the last seen of him by his friends.
Mrs. Pond, her two children and a
sister, Miss Tuttle, persisted in the
disaster. Their bodies were identified
on Friday by friends of the family. /.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
THEY CAN'T COMPLY
Many Chicago ,Theaters Must Remain
Closed Under Mayors Order.
No-, vorl, Sun Snecal Seruica

Many Chicago Theaters Must Remain
Closed Under Mayors Order.
New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, Jan. 4.-More than a dozen
Chicago theaters will be forced to
close their doors permanently if
Mayor Harrison insists on a rigid
compliance with the building ordi-
nances of the city, as he has an
nounced that he will do. An inspec-
ton of buildings yesterday convinced
many managers that their places
could not be made to comply with the
city regulations without the expendi-
ture of an amount of money that is
prohibitive.
Several of the theaters are SO sit
uated that they cannot comply with
the ordinance requiring that theaters
, shall have open spaces on three sides.
In every big theater in the down
town district managers and subordi-
mates are busy inspecting the con.
struction and arrangement Of the
houses, to learn in what respect the
! ordinances are violated. In many OF
them carpenters were put to work
beginning. the alterations demanded
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
BRITAIN WANTS PEACE
Unusual Methods Are Being Taken to
Prevent War,

London, Jan. 4.-Public opinion
has made it imperative for the Brit
ish government to exhaust every pos
sible resource to prevent war between
Russia and Japan. There is reason
to believe that unusual steps are be-
ing taken to accomplish this end.
The United States is cooperating
with Great Britain in these measures.
France also is making strenuous and
sincere efforts to induce Russia to
modify her position.
War, if it comes, will be fought on
Russia's side chiefly with French
money. 1t is safe to say that there
will be no further additions to the i'm
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
VOCALIST IN DANGER
Miss Thelan Of saltwater Operated Upon
for Appendicitis.

Special to The Journal.
saltwater, Mimi. Jan. 4.-Miss Eva The
Ian, daughter Of Ben Thelan of this city,
sustained an operation in milwaukee, for
appendicitis and is very ILL., She is a vo-
caIist of some note. having recently ap
peared in concerts in st. aul and this city.
One Of the additions to the cellrooms Of
the prison will probably be Completed this
week.
Yesterdays weather was the coolest Of
the winter. At z a. M. it was q below.
B. p. Taber & Co. will tomorrow COM
1mence shipping logs to Saltwater from
Virginia and about 12000,O00 feet will be
moved durin gthe winter and spring. This
traffic is by the Northern Pacific.
John G. Nelson returned this morning to
his logging camps near Gordon, Wis He
| is working large force and already has
about 10000. 600 feet on the landings.
The January meeting Of the county COM
misisoners will begin tomorrow and last
j until Thursday, szss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
SEEK TO FIX RESPONSIBILITY
Officials Begin Investigation With
This End In View.

This End in View.
Chicago, Jan. 4.-The investigation
into the Iroquois fire horror has
passed beyond the stage of cause
seeking to that of fixing responsibility.
This work was taken up to-day by
Fire Inspector Monroe Fulkerson,
who has the cooperation Of the chief
Of police and Coroner Traeger. Ev-
cry employee of the theater, both on
the stage and in the auditorium, is
on the list of witnesses summoned. Z
Upon Treasurer John j. Noonan Of
the Irocuois theater Chief O'Neill has
levied for the pay rolls of the house,
giving the names of the employees.
From union officials other data con-
corning these employees have been
sought.
Altho the police interposed no OBJ
lection when the members of the 'Mr.
BluebeurG' company left for the east,
some Of the actors may be brought
back to add their testimony to that
Of the sixteen members who have
been arrested.
Inspector Fulkerson said:
Mechanism Defective.
I have determined that the fire original.
ed from the contact Of a linen curtain
with an intensely hot and inadequatel5
protected floodlight. I have determined
that the curtain stuck because piece O.
that the curtain stuck because
a piece Of stage mechanism II
normal operation was directly IL
the path of the descent Of the fire shield
know that the fire was driven under thu
suspended curtain by the rush of cold al
into the stage when someone opened thu
stage door.
I have evidence that the automatic sky
lights over the stage did not open as the.
should have done and create f1ue thr,
which the flames smoke and heated al
on the burning stage could have foun'
vent. It is apparent that the exits wer
not adequate. The next step is fixing tn
responsibility" s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
THEY ARE CITIZENS
THE SUPREME COURT DECLARES
CITIZENS OF PORTO RICO ARE
NOT ALIENS TO THE UNITED
STATES.

Washington, Jan. An an opinion
by Chief Justice Fuller, the supreme
court of the United States to-day de-
cided that citizens of Porto Rico are
not aliens of the United States and
that they are entitled to enter this
country without obstruction. The
opinion was delivered in the case of
the Porto Rican woman, Gonzales,
who, in 1902, was refused admission
to the port of New York on the
ground that she was likely to become
a public charge.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Insurance Rates Go Up.

San Francisco, Jan. A.. .Underwrit-
ers look upon the probability of war
between Russia and Japan so seriously
that they do not hesitate to give quo
tations upon vessels and cargoes that
are much in advance Of ordinary fig
ures. They say that these rates are
almost sure to be raised again to-mor-
row, the certainty of war in the far
east being well understood.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
AIexieff Is Advised.

st. Petersburg, Jan. An official
note published to-day announces that
instructions have been sent to Vice
roy Alexieff as to the reply to be given
to the last Japanese note.
The Russian volunteer fleet cruiser
Saratoff has been ordered to Sebas-
topol to receive her armament and
thence proceed with all haste to Port
Arthur.
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Orel
has been ordered to remain at Odessa
until she receives her armament.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
OPEN AGAIN
Temporary Curtains of Asbestos Sup.
piled Milwaukee Theaters.

piled Milwaukee Theaters.
Special to The Journal.
Milwaukee, Jan. 4.-The four thea
tiers closed Saturday night by order Of
the chief of the fire department, be-
cause they did not have fireproof cur
tains, were open and running again
last night. They managed to have
temporary curtains made of asbestos,
which have been pronounced sufficient
protection by the fire chief until they
can have regular asbestos curtains
made. These have been contracted
for.
A Milwaukee concern which makes
asbestos theater curtains received
eighteen orders from Chicago theaters
yesterday and four, from this city.
These curtains must all be made to
order in the New York mills Of the
company, which are to be run day and
night to fill the orders.
1t will take two weeks to catch up
with the orders now in, and more are
coming in daily from all over the
country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
NEITHER EYES" NOR "NO,
Russian Reply to Japan Will Be Non.
COmlnittaI As Usual

st. Petersburg, Jan. 4.-The Asso-
ciated Press has the authority of the
foreign office for the statement that
the Russian reply will be transmitted
to Japan in a day or two. The reply
will not be merely yes or mo-; but
will be made up of reasoned PROPOSE
lions. The general basis Of this COM
munication is already completes; but
the details are being elaborated.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
MAYORS SISTER TAINTED
Listens to Pastors Denunciation anG
Then Falls Unconscious.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-The Rev. James S.
Stone of st. James Episcopal church,
in his sermon yesterday, impeached
official Chicago for it's "easy-going in
difference to the proper observance Of
law" which he characterized as the
municipalities prevailing and
astounding SIM
Impressive silence followed the SER
mon Then the church choir began to
sing the anthem. There was a stir In
the front OF the church. The voice OF
the choir was stopped and the audi
ence dismissed.
The picture Of the fire horror and
the criticisms made by the pastor had
overcome Mrs. Heatnn Owsley, sister
of Mayor Harrison, and it was some
time before she was revived.
Sermons Elsewhere.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
PANIC AT FUNERAL
Fire Next Door to Church Threatens
Rendition of IrOQuOiS Horror.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Only thru the
firmness of an engineer was a panic
averted in the Bethel Congregational
church yesterday during funeral serv-
ice over the body of Carrie Sayers, a
teacher in the Myra Bradwell school,
who died in the Iroquois theater dis
aster.
/ Fire broke out in house adjoin-
ing the church and 500 persons in the
upper part Of that building made a
rush for the stairs. Thomas w. Cor
tel, engineer of the school, quoted the
crowd and secured order.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Man Becomes Insane.

Chicago, Jan. frank Cannon, 33
years old, a clerk living at 1872 Bel
mont avenue, suddenly became insane
yesterday and was found wandering
about the streets by Detective Ser
geant William Driver, and calling for
some one to assist him in saving his
mother from being burned to death.
The police believe Cannon's mind is
affected because of the Iroquois the
alter horror. He was taken to the de-
tention hospital, and to-day an effort
will be made to learn more about him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
STOP THEATER TIRES
Local Concern Is Doing a Big Bust
ness in Asbestos Curtains.

nGss in Asbestos Curtains.
The great loss Of life in the fire
Of the Chicago theater, and the sub
sequent prosecutions and damage
sui+s that will follow, have had their
effect on the asbestos curtain business
all over the country. Mr.. w. H. Nor
ris, local manager for the Keesbey &
Madison company, who are the largest
manufacturers Of asbestos goods in
the world, says the local branch has
enjoyed & harvest in the sale of as
bestos curtains during the past few
days. Advices from the factory state
that this department is being worked
to its full capacity. Every asbestos
weaving machine is working over
time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
DIED OF FRIGHT
The Iroquois Theater Fire Claims Its
5S9th Victim

589th Victim.
Chicago, Jan. 4.-Solely from wit
Messing the horror in the Iroquois
theater, Miss Rita Wild, % years old,
teacher at the Residential public
school, is dead The report of her
death brought the total number OF
corpses to-day to 589.
Miss Wild was injured slightly in the
fire. She made her way, unassisted
from the fifth row in the dress circle
She went to her home in Calumet ave-
nue., and was attended by the family
physician, who said she would recover
that her injuries physically were
trifing. Instead of recovering she has
died Of fright. Physicians who at
tended her say that the things she
saw in the burning theater killed her
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04

Commander-in- Chief of the Japanese Forces.
He will be the directing head of the move
ments of the little brown fighters on land in the
said to be one of the most capable military lead
in the world and is the hero Of the armies
of Japan.
ma be immediately interrupted adds
the correspondent, "the negotiations
are taking a turn affording the best
prospects Of Russia coming to a COM
plete understanding with Japan .-n
The dispatch also says that the Rus
sian LILY is expected shortly and that
Viceroy Alexieff will start in February
for st. Petersburg
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
BENNETT BURLEIGH
PREDICTS GRIM WAR
Continued from First Page.

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Many Strangers Among Victims.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-The number of
Iroquois fire victims who lived in
places elsewhere than this city is re-
markable. The health department
has issued burial permits to the num-
Der of 233 for the bodies of persons
who lived outside of Chicago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
TENSION HAS BEEN REDUCED

Russian ViCerOy Talks of Visiting st.
Petersburg In February.
Cologne, Germany, Jan. 4.-The
tension between Russia and Japan has
appreciably decreased and the situa-
ton is regarded in authoritative quar-
tiers as quite reassuring, according to
a dispatch to the Cologne Gazette
from st. Petersburg.
Attic the preparations and stra-
tegic deployment Of both armies will
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
United States May Land Troops.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The navy de-
partment has been advised by cable
of the arrival to-day at Chemulpho
of the transport Zafro, from Manila,
with company of marines on board
The commander of the Zafro will
communicate with United States Min
lister Allen at Seoul and, if the stu
alton demands it, the marines will be
marched to the Korean capital for
ton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04

IN the If0qu61s Ineatef ,Hre, C11cagu'
in Mayor Harrison's order of Satur-
day closing every theater in the city
except the Auditorium, and demand
ing principally the construction of
f1ues and sprinkling systems. By
rushing this work, few houses may
be opened in a comparatively few
days, while others may have to re-
main closed for weeks or even
months.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
TO ENFORCE
FIRE LAWS
Continued from First Page.

mean the suspension Of all forms Of
public entertainment until assembly
places are made safe.
|; Mayor Harrison announced last
might that the case of the minor en-
tertainment halls would be taken up
as expeditiously as possible. A force
Of building inspectors will be detailed
at once on the lesser halls, and as
fast as violations are reported closing
orders will go out.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04

Howard Merriam. The home of the
first four was at GAINESVILLE and they
were in Chicago the holiday guests of
one family.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Players Out on Bail.

Chicago, Jan. ALL of the stage
hands and members Of the Blue
beard" company were admitted to bail
to-day. Their hearing was continued
till Ill. stsz7tsssssls
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
SHOOTS HIS ToRMENToR
Painter Fatally Wounds Unionis
Who Had Prosecuted Him,
New York Sun Special Services

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Charles Lake, a
Pullman car painter, who had been
repeatedly assaulted and beaten by
union thugs because he refused to
join the union, turned yesterday af-
ternoon on John Postma, a roomer in
the same house at 1903 Michigan av-
enue, and fatally wounded his assault
ant with a bullet. The shooting took
place after Postma twice had beaten
Lake.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
COULDN'T GET HEARSES
Many Funerals Postponed for This
Reason-FIOWer Famine Also.

Many Funerals fOSCDOneO 1Of Ills
Reason-F1ower Famine Also.
Chicago, Jan. 4.-Many who: de-
sired to bury their dead yesterday
were unable to do so. There were not
enough hearses and the snow on the
ground made the journey to the GEM
eteries more tedious than usual. Men
| were at work all night digging graves.
There was such a demand for flow
ers that floral famine set in on Sat
urday. Retailers fought at the whole
sale shops to get their orders filled.
| Roses were Sc a dozen; carnations,
$1.50, and violets from 81 to Sc a
hundred.
To-day, the fourth devoted to the
funerals of Iroquois fire victims, wit
messed q repetition Of the sad scenes
of the previous days. Many funerals,
belated because of inability to secure
hearses and carriages, took place ito
day
Public Schools Closed.
| The public schools were closed as
| a tribute to thirty seven dead teach
ers, victims of the fire. Members of
! the Chicago Teachers Federation met
in the society's office to hear me-
mortal addresses. Superintendent
! Cooley said the board would take
| action Wednesday evening toward ex-
tending aid to the families of dead
teachers.
Victims of the fire still living but
not expected to survive are: Mrs. P.
T. Kimtall, Mrs. Rose Stafford and
| Frederick Patterson, at st. Luke s
hospital; Mrs. L. G. Nelms and G. G.
Berry, at the Samaritan hospital.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
RUSSIA TEMPORIZES
Disposed to Seek Peaceful Settle.
ment with Japan.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 4.-The ia
panese minister here, M. Kurino, has
authorized the Associated Press to say
that he had cordial conference with
Foreign Minister Lamsdorf on Friday
last and that he is convinced by the
latter's sincere conciliatOry attitude
that the Russian government is dis
posed to seek a peaceful settlement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-04
Officers Called Home.

Berlin, Jan. 4.Several japanese
officers who have been attending the
cavalry school have received cable
messages from their government in
structing them to return to Japan
Immediately. IS NY 3