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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
STOPPED THEATRE PANIC
Some One Outside Metropolis
Shouted Fire. Erits ODened.

Just the curtain rose on the second act at
the Metropolis Theatre. Third-ave. and One
hundred-and- forty thrd-st, yesterday after
noon the cry of fire heard just outside
the theatre. a number of the people rose and
made a dash for the door. The twenty-five exits
We're Immediately thrown open and a number
of people went out
Henry Rosenberg. the proprietor and man.
ager of the theatre, quickly made nvestiga-
tiOn. and then walking to the front of the stage
informed the audience that the fire consisted
merely i'm a heap OF rubbish which being
burned in the alley back OF the theatre. and
that there was not the slightest danger. The
people, reassured, returned to their seats and
the performance proceeded without further in
terruptior.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
THE SETASTOPOL AFLO4T.
No Official Report of Disaster to tho
BattIeship.

St Petersburg. April 16.-A report gained wids
currency here to-day that the battleship Sevas-
topol at Port Arthur. has been lost. but The
Associated Press is officially informed that the
government has received no advices intimating
that such disaster has occurred. On the con-
trary. the latest news received here was to the
effect that the SevastopOl was unharmed Ru-
mOrs of the loss of another warship also met
official denial.
Viceroy AIexieff took over the command OF the
Russian feet at Port Arthur this afternoon, and
raised his flag on board the SevastOpOL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
RULES FOR EXPLOSIVES IN WAR.
International Congress To Be Asked to Re-
strict Their Use

Budapest April 16.-At a meeting of the Hun
garian group Of the International Parliamentary
Conference to-day resolution was unanimous
Iy adopted providing for the Introduction of
plan for international regulation of the OF
explosives in time of war. at the congress to be
held st. Louis in September next
II alleged that the Russo-Japanese War
had proved that the use of torpedoes and sub
marine boats most barbarOus practice
and enda ngered neutral and inOffensive vessels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
STOLE FROM OH. MOFF1TT
Teller in His Trust Company Con-
feSSes to Taking $4,000.
lpr TELEGRAPH TO TEE TRIBUNE. ]

Denver. Apri; 16.-Yesterday q social favorIte
and high III the confidence Of his business asso-
ciates Herbert z. Meilen, teller in D. II. Mof-
fatts International Trust Company to-day con-
fessed IN court that he had stolen $50 900 from
the company, sentenced to four years in
the penitentiaTy. and is tonight occupying n
cell Canon City. Mellen, who came here from
Boston began his peculetions in January. When
discovered .le asked an uncle in the East for
help, but il refused. An uncle here offered
make the shortage good but Mellen's bonding
company insisted on prosecuting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
MOFFATT TO BUILD A NEW ROAD.
He Gets the Money for a Line that Will Tap
the Colorado and Southerns Territory.
f8T TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE. /

Denver AnrI 1.-THE Gilpin and Clear Creek
District Railroad Is assured fact. r. a. Hail.
president the company which viii build the road.
received word Yesterday from New-York that the
road had been nnanced by New-York bankers
through David II. Mofratt. IL Will from Pac-
tOius ROllinsville, the Denver. Northwest
ern ard Pacific, TO Idaho Springs tapping the rich
est mining districts IN Gilpin and Clear Creek
counties, Central City. Nevadavile, Russell Gulch,
sleskhagh, ,daho Springs. Glacier City and
Yankee Hi, thus reaching every point In the Colo
rado and southern's best paying territory except
0eorgetown-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
THE BULGARIA AGROUND.
Hamburg-American Steamer for This Port
Ashore at Schulau.

Hamburg. April 16.-The Hamburg-American
Line steamer Bulgaria. Captain Russ. from
Hamburg for New-York. is aground at Schulau.
Assistance has been sent TO the stranded vessel.
The Bulgaria is a steel twin screw vessel OF
1901 gross tonnage: length, 501.4 feet. 62.2 beam
and 346 depth She was built In 1898 at Ham
burg by Blohm & Voss. She sailed from Ham
burg for New-York April H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
A NEW STANDARD OF VALUE.
U. S. Judge Makes 1t so Cents a Pint
for Whiskey.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

Richmond Va April 16-Judge Mcdowell Of the
United States District Court. rendered a decision
to-day at Danvfne. a prohibition city. in which he
instructed Jury 20 find verdict Of not guilty in
cases OF negroes procuring whiskey for whites at
80 cents pint. On the principle that the Iaborer
Is worthy OF his hire. the Judge held that negro
procuring liquor under these conditions should NOT
be prosecuted, 80 cents for pint OF whIskev
is no more than enough TO reimburse him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
CHURCH DYNAMITED.
Front End Blown 0ut-Several of Congre-
cation Hurt in Panic.

Evansville. Ind. April 16.-The Evening Light
Church at Blackburn. Pike County. was dyn-
amted last night while full Of people, No one
was killed. but several were hurt in the panic
that followed. The front end OF the church was
blown out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
HUNDREDS IN PERIL.
The Occidental Hotel in Indianapolis
Burning.
Burning

Indianapolis April 1.-THE Occidental Hotel
is burning. The fire seems to be beyond con-
troll, and hundreds of people are in peril
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
NOT TO SUCCEED c. w. MORGAN.

There n report yesterday that In case George
w Morgan retired as State superintendent of
Elections he would be succeeded by Samuel Stras-
bourger Tax Commissioner. A close personal friend
of Mr. Strasbourger said last night that the report
~as absolutely unfounded-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

The peculiar and distinctive feature OF Bonn
Baxatives Is that they induce the most gratifying
result, without causing the slightest unpleasant
sensation They radically cure constipaton--AdvL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

= foHT WINE AND GRAPE JUICE
n r. >, Nie superior FOR vou- zick oars
ADV tce"es sons Co. lss Fulton St, New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

ooHtinusd on four4h pese
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Continued on sixth page
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09

Lie "1luSSl Ody uIedIllS OIL Tie
fairies. A beautiful palace was
discovered in dooryard and a
diamond necklace in a fsh's
mouth; a copper penny found
on the sidewalk was a magic
one, and the purse it reposed
in was always replenished;
gent appeared with a pair of
slippers in which the holder
went travelling and liked
geography forever after; a
small town expanded until in
one day it became the largest,
city in the world; communica-
ton was established between
Mars, the moon and earth; the
+ Great Dipper fell and stuck
fast by the handle; a new con-
tinent was discovered and a
railroad built connecting the
American continents with. Eu-
rope. and Africa. Some Of the
more probable events of the
month were storms, great fires,
volcanic eruptions, a winter
picnic, visit from the presi-
dent, a trip to Europe, the dis
covery of the north pole, and
the independence of Ireland.
Three papers from lie Sueur
were a week late.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09

attic!
In one attic there was a chair
that General Washington sat in
when somebody's very-great-
grandfather entertained him.
That was a precious relic in
deed. Then there was q turn
lng-pOle in an attic that didn't
have a very strong floor, and
some enthusiastic turner's kept
right on going when they
reached the floor and landed
below stairs with a thump. Here
is a warning for prospective
farmers: do not plant corn on
the attic floor; the experiment
was tried and the provoking
corn would not grow. Uncle dis
covered that it was not much
fun to run into several thick
neSSeS of dusty cobweb tapes
tries; they are hard to wash off.
Attlcs nearly always had an
abundance of things for play
ing circus, house or shop: and
these play days were among the
Shappiest of Junior childhood. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
The LUeek's Roll of Honor
MINNEAPOLIS PRIZE WINNERS

MINNEAPOLIS PRIZE WINNERS.
Sadie Shaw, 7th Grade Whittier School, 1888
Harriet Avenue.
Mary G. Ely, A 9Th Grade, Clinton School, 2517
Stevens Avenue.
HONORABLE MENTION.
Bessie George, 9Th Grade, Adams School, 2119
Sixteenth Avenue S.
Florence Eworan, B 9Th Grade, Horace Mann
School, 1912 Twelfth Avenue S.
Eva Titus A 9Th Grade, Harrison School, 1414
Western Avenue.
NORTHWESTERN PRIZE WINNERS.
Joe White, 7th Grade, Devils Lake. N d.
Ernest Francis, 9Th Grade, Williston, N. D.
HONORABLE MENTION.
Gladys Jones, sth Grade Central School, Graf
ton, N. D.
Willie Agnew,s sth Grade, Two Harbors, MINI.
Laurence La Plant, Sth Grade, Irving School.
Anoka, MINI.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
Wanda I. Fraiken, 18th Grade, South Side High
School, 3034 Sixteenth Avenue S.
Margie Jennings. 18th Grade, Waverly, Mimi.
Frances Robb, 18th Grade, Prairie du Chen, Wis.
Frank r. Rose. 10th Grade, Two Harbors, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09

up but was very much scared to hear several creak
ing NOISES My curiosity conquered fear, however,
and L again made my toward the mysterious
felt in it and to extreme disgust there nothing
in it but dust.
.- 1 was so disappointed that whenever I hear
word attic shudder, and when hear stories of
good times SO and So had in attic simply cannot
believe them When down found the cause
OF all the creaklng noises. When fell between the
rafters cracked the plaster in the below.
A Seventh Grade, Sadie Shaw
Whittier School, 1888 Harriet Avenue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
LDHEN p4pA PLAYS jokes
The Doors FIRE BeWitched and Cousins Go
JpraWfing tho floor
(Fifth and Sixth Grade Prize


IA father had been away about four months when
A'l this incident happened My cousin at
place and had just come from SCHOOL We had
chores to do and asked for something to eat but
she did not hear, started into the sitting-room
That is tried to in, but could not the door
I heard mother say, alberta, stop holding the
eight years DID, was holding it. Then pushed with
all my might My cousin laughed and said, 'Tll
it, but all in vain; he could not, bulge it, We both
pushed as hard could and the door opened
little then it flew back again It did this
times but suddenly it flew wide open and
SPRAYING the floor. When
prisa and angry. There stood my father laughing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
NEAR THE ROOF
lin the Attic Minneapolis Juniors Have
Many Thrilling Adventures Both
Real and Imaginary. z
TOPIC-IN THE ATTIC.

[, wonderful place the attic! 1t was
roOmy and had queer hooks and inches and
cubbyhOleS in the most unexpected places;
it was light over by the windows where
cushions and comforts invited to reading
and repOse, but it was dark in spots and
corners where ghosts rustled deliciously
and witches and brigands lived; it was
most filled with treas.ires-looms and
spinning wheels, oh, so old, and chests of
quaint garments to dress up and parade
around in, especially soldier hats and
swords and guns and dishes belonging to
grandmothers ever so many times great;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
TALES OF THE LONG AGO
.4H Of Great,gran dnaother's Tire osures Haze
Stories Attached,
(Fifth and Sixth Grade Prize.

(Ffth and Sixth Grade Prize)
A SPINNING wheel, trunks old chests, loom and
n ancient colonial furniture stacked and
packed in my great -grandmother's attic.
wonderful attic! Here spinning wheel used
hundred years Here a walnut of
quaint china and homespun garments, yet another
chest holding old fashioned mats and
a list of the things wanted to know I it
to grandma and her tell me the story of
that large swinging cradle
when very little GIRL she began, my
father went to Boston business, and when mt
back he brought that cradle mother children
to sleep in. 1t large that two could sleep
in it comfortably. That ninety years ago.
"And grandma T asked where did you get that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
THE. ONE EVENT
The Most Important Happening Of the
Month Creates Much Exciteme MT for
Northwestern Juniors. y
TOPIc-THE EVENT OF THE MONTH.

% event of the month-what excitement it
created! If it was of local Importance the
village or town buzzed and gossiped and
dubbed from one end to the other. Some
times, If the occasion warranted, it was
worse even than that. The usually mild
and orderly citizens collected in crowds
and shouted themselves hoarse, bunting
and flags Haunted from buildings and
arches of triumph, and everybody was be-
side himself with enthusiasm. If the event
OF the month was of national or world
importance there was hardly less fuss over
1t. Tha uuith OIL rin o.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
TIE MYSTIC BOX
Nothing in 1t Escep: lust
Plain Dust. q
(PriZe.)

M HEN [ was about ten years
old L had a notion to 20
and see what was in our attic.
l fully expected to find dolls and
toys galore, and I even went so
far as to imagine that possibly
there was a hidden treasure in
it's mysterious depths.
One afternoon I obtained
permission to explore it. Trem-
bling with excitement L put up
the stepladder (for there were
no stairs), and mounting I
pushed up the trapdoor and
craWled thru. It was almost
dark in there, minus a floor: and
the windows all so grimy that
they let in scarcely any light. I
discerned thru the darkness the
dim outline Of box. I ran
over the rafters toward it, but
just as [ came within reach of
it L slipped and fell between
two of the rafters. I jumped
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
A PINK TEA TYRANT.

(Fiigh School Credit.)
We We're enjoying social hour together in the at
tic of hostess drinking tea from miniature china
and discussing the popular subjects of the day.
Continued on Sixth Page.)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
BOTH BROKE.


Boy-Yes Pm broke-its just Christmas.
Good ResOlution-Im broke tooits after
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09

it fixed solidly in the ice and could not be moved.
After while looked down TO feet and small
round tube bearing copper plate on which writ
ten, Be Careful" took hold of the tube and began
to pull and at once found myself flying the
country toward the United States. landed in Wash
ington D. c., where told the president about adj
venture, but he did not believe me. showed him the
copper box, but he said anyone could made it.
went home with the happy thought that the first
person to behold the north pole Joe White
Seventh Grade. Devils Lake, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09

large colonial chair?
"Oh' she said when father entertaining
George Washington that is the chair he at the
table,"
nice? How did e look 1 asked,
citedly.
II did him myself; father told about
him. He said he just nice he could be- He
his hair in braid"
What about that old oak spinning wheel?"
'"The thread for my mothers wedding dress
spun that and woven on the loom. That was over
hundred years ago.
Now about that little crib, grandma I said.
''Oh dearie, have talked too much for one
time, but will tell you again.
And she did tell me again such stories about her
relcs\of Plymouth, of the revolutionary and other
recollectons of the long which all repre-
sented in her attic. That certainly wonderful
Mary G..
A Sixth Grade 2517 Stevens Avenue
Clinton School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09
THE NORTH POLE
No One Beiieved the Copper
Bcx EUen.
(Prize.)

| AWAKENED one morning to
A=~ find myself surrounded by
mountains Of snow and ice. T
did not know where I was or
how, I had arrived I was
dazed- for a moment and then
began to survey my surround
ings, and to try to locate my
self.
On the top of one of the ice
mountains saw a tall pole.
about a foot in diameter and
perfectly round. I climbed up
to it and discovered a little
copper box with a key placed
in an opening in the pole.
took the key out, unlocked it
and found in it paper which
said, It am the North Pole" I
put the little box in my pocket
and tried TO move the Mole h11t
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09

scare heads in red and purple ink, and nothing
was talked of even if there other demonstra-
tons The event Of the month
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-09

thefe weird and Something's,
just mice you know, but something scarey besides
make-believe witches and COLLINS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
GEORGE ". CROFT
SUDDENLY EXPIRES
Member of Congress From
South Carolina.
FIRST TERM IN THE HOUSE
Veteran of Civil War and a Lawyer OF
Repute in His Native
State.

As the result of bloo6. poisoning
caused by a splinter In his hand, the
Hon. Geofge William Croft. Represent
tative in Congress from the Second dis-
. triet OF South Carolina, died at his
home, Sixth Street northeast, this
morning.
The Immediate cause of death was
given as heart exhaustion. Several op-
erations had been performed in the hope
OF saving Mr.. CrOfts lie. but without
avail.
Mr.. Croft received the injury nearly
two months aab but the blood poison
Ing did not develop for some time after
ward. Yesterday. when lt was feared
that he could not survive. mis- wife and
two sons were summoned from his
home at Aiken, S. c. They viii arrive
later IL the day.
This waS GTr Croft's first term in
Congress. He was born In Newberry
county, s. c. December 20 1886. and re-
ceived his early education IN the common
schools OF GreenviIle. In 1893 he en-
tered the South Carolina Military Acad-
einy at Columbia.
In 1854 ne enlisted in the Confederate
army. together with his schoolmates.
and served until the close Of the war.
Subsequently he studied law AID was
admitted to the bar. locating at Aiken
i'm 1870 where from that time he con-
unuously pracGced his profession.
Mr.. Croft was at one time member
OF the South Carolina senate, and served
two terms as representative in that
State. He was twice elected president
OF the South Carolina Bar Association.
Ia 1873 M. Croft was married to Flor
Cnce T. 8IcMauOn. OF Alabama Be
sides his widow he leaves six children
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
CLERKS RESENT
AN INSULATION
Bribery, Not Tipping in
Dead Letter Office.
INSPECTORS STILL AT WORK
Further Investigation Ordered Delays
Transmission of Report to First
assistant wynne.

hornets nest has been stirred up In
the dead letter Office as a result of the
statement printed in local paper yes
terday that the alleged bribery which is
being investigated In that office is only
a part OF the tipping system" Of the
department, and is INDUCED IN by all
the clerks.
number of the employees of the dead
letter office are as angry over this sug-
gestion as are the members OF Congress
over the Bristow report. They say that
the SOFT Of buying and selling they talk
about Is not tipping. It is said to be
bribery pure and simple, and the clerks
resent having their names connected
with il even in the most general way.
In the meantime the inspectors are
at work and have already collected
some important information. The re-
port on the investigation of the dead
letter Office. which was expected to
have reached the First Assistant POST
master General yesterday or today. has
rot yet been handed in, although {
was announced some days ago that
the investigation had been completed.
This is due to the fact that further in
vtstigation has been ordered. and is go
.Ag on and that the reports will be held
up until &c Is completed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
SPRINGFIELD IS
FULL OF MILITIA
Rioters Jeer, But Are KEEP
in 0r3er.
SOLDIERS PATROL STREETS
Public Square Is Cleared at Point Of
Bayonet of a Crowd
of Idlers.
SOLDIERS PATROL STREETS

SPRINGFIELD. Ohio. March 10-NO
serious riOting occurred here last night
The events Of the night were as follows:
Military guards doubled at nightfall
as the crowds grew in strength; es-
planade cleared by troops at the bayonet
point and with guns loaded, under
threat from the commanding officer to
fire
Idlsrs jeer and boot at the soldiers
daring them TO fire. Three shots fired
by boys at the corner OF Fountain and
Kiser Streets and four shots fred on
Winter Street, IN the Tenderloin district
were evidently aimed at the soldiers.
Three companies of militia ordered
out to scour the streets and alleys In
those districts IN search Of the rioters.
Re-enforcements ordered out by Gov
ernor Herrick; four companies Of IN,
Third Regiment and seven companies OF
the Second Regiment arrive on special
trains.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
ALEXANDRIA MANS BODY
PARTLY EATEN BY DOGS
F. II. Summers Found Dead Near Faith
er's Gave in City Cemetery-Coro-
ner VIII Investigate Case.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 1O,-FranS
II. Summers. a blacksmith about forty
years OF age, son Of the late john
Summers. was found this morning dead
and half devoured by dogs near his
fathers grave in the city cemetery. at
the southwest edge of Alexandra. Mr..
Summers resided in the neighborhood
OF the cemetery with his wife and four
children.
Mr.. Dreyfus. whose wagon was pass
ing near the place, was attracted by the
dogs. and going there he discovered the
Dody- II Is thought that AIr. Summers.
in passing near the grave. was seized
with sudden illness and fell. Whether
he was alive or not wnen the dogs at
tackled him has not been ascertained.
Coroner Tur1in viii investigate :he mat
ter this evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-10
CHARLES H. BURGESS
BURIED AT GLENW00D

The funeral OF Charles II. Burgess was
held al . o'clock this afternoon at the
family residence, 1898 II Street north
west The service was conducted by
the Rev 6. NJ. Newman, and lnterment
was in GlenwOcd Cemetery.
The active pallbearers We're Edwin II.
Bond, William K. Ellis. George A, Pre-
vost. Sackett D. Tree. Somerset r.
Waters. Charles p. Sebold: honorary,
Samuel x. Bond. Jesse p. Wilson. VIII
liam Lamdorn. W. y. Sullivan. ]. T. Il.
Ritter, A s. Caywood. Alfred Wood,
Major George A. Arme. DR.. samuel
Houston, A. S. Perham, Major l.. p.
Williams.