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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-06-17
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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-06-17
II Tales of Two Counties II
Rural Happenings In
Observation-Disclosures
M. Stewart of Cottage Grove, was
calling on friends here Sunday.

calling on friends here Sunday.
The well brought in on the Hyland
farm this week proved to be a gasser.
The party at Chas. Johnson's Friday
night was well attended and good
time was had
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
Statement Regarding the
 Strength in ManChuria
HOW 1T Is EMPLOYED
More than O.OOO Troops to Which There Will Be Added in June 260,- 900 nore-Estimates Oppose Only SO,00O Japanese in Korea.

Paris, April 2.-The Figaro's St. Petersburg correspondent telagsaphs: "A detailed list of Russian troops in the far east was semi-officially conn municated tonighr and though l am forbidden to betray the secrets of mobilization. I am allowed to give the
 eneraI figures. The list was drawn
 b on the evening of March 2Sth by } 'ae general staff at HarSip. There
 ere then in Manchuria 151,000 in- . antry and 170,0OO cavalry, 256 can mons. Of this number 10000 infantry, 25. 1000 cavalry and 333 cannons have been detailed to guard the railwa way. Although the bulk of the troops is con centrated opposite Korea the strategi- cal point extendss1 500 Eilometers from Vladivostock to New Chwang on the left bank of the Liao river the right bank being regarded as neutral terri tory.
 By June 2Oth. 13O,0OO more infantry, 30,OO0 cavalry and 250 cannons will have been sent out. It IS estimated that the Japanese troops landed do not exceed SO,0O0 and that 100.O0 are awaiting until the commissaFy is as sured before being tra nsp0rted as it is impossible to feed them in Korea.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
THE CANAL SITE DEAL
The Panama Stockholders Will Hold
 a Final Meeting.

Washington, April LA consider able part of the time of the cabinet to- day was taken up with discussion of the situation relating to the Panama canal. Satisfaction was expressed that the French court by it's decision against the Colombian government had made it possible for the United States to close negotiations with the Pana- ma Canal company for the transfer of its property and concessions to this country. That no delay of an unneces- sary nature now is expected was evil denced by a ceblegram read by Attor- ney General Knox informing the cabi- net that a meeting of the stockholders of the canal company had been called for April 29. At that time the final action will be taken by the company in the transfer of the canal property to the United States.
 When the legal technicalities have been complied with on the part of the company, to the satisfaction of As sistant Attorney Generals Day and Russell, who are in Paris as repre- sentatives of this government, the United States will be in a position to pay over to the company the $4O,O00,- 900 for the canal property. At the same time $10,00O, 900 will be paid to the republic of Panama. Of the neces- sary amount, s30,00O,000 is on deposit in New York subject to the order of Secretary Shaw. The remaining $20,- 100000 will be paid out of the cur rent funds of the treasury.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
THE HOUSE.


 The house today passed the sundry civil appropriation bill after vci,Fr down a proposition by Mir Suizar Co recommit, with instructions 10 striks out the appropriation of -1ss.sl0 foT rent of the New York custom hoCss-
 The remainder of the day was davat- ed to a discussion of the confe.-s ars report on the army appropriation hlsl- With the exception of one amen fTssuE providing for certain increases la Q signal corps the house disagreed te sH and the bin was sent back to the es. ference.
 When the house met the question ua- der consideration was the motion of MT. SulZer, democrat of New York. to recommit the sundry civil apprspria- tion bill, with instructions to strike out the provision appropriating S13s.seO f-r the rental of the New York custom house. quorum not having voted yesterday. the roll again was called today. The motion was lost. 1O6 to IFS. The bill then was passed without d. vision.
 The speaker announced the resigra- tion of MT. Glass. democrat of Virginia. from the committee of pdblic lands He also announced the following commit tee appointments: MT. LEnd. democrat of Minnesota, committee on public lands; MT. Glass. democrat of Virginia. committee on banking and currency: Mir. Volstead. republican of Minnesota committee on railways and canals
 The speaker announced ss members of the board of visitors 10 the naval academy on the part of the house. Messrs. Clary of Minnesota. Brick of Indiana, and Wade of Iowa: board of visitors to the military academy. Messrs. McMahon of Pennsylvania. Prince of Illinois and Brousslrd of Louisiana.
 The report of the conference on the army appropriation bill was then talk en up. The house disagreed to the senate amendment increasing the num- Der. of quartermasters' grants from 150. as provided in the house bill. to 250. Both Mir. Hay, democrat of Nirgin'a. and Mir. Williams, democrat of Missis- sippi. opposed an increase in the army. At 5:25 o'clock the house adjourned
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
PLANNING A NEW RAILROAD.
Lire Probably Will Be Constructed
 From Louisville to Chattanooca.

Louisville. April 1.-The Cumberland Engineering company, of Cleveland, may build a road from Louisville to Chattanooga, through a section that is now without a rail outlet to the latter city. The necessary amount has been promised by New York and Cleveland capitalists if an examination now in progress shows that the undertaking is practicable.
 After leaving Louisville and crossing the Louisville & Nashville. the proposed route does not touch another railroad until it crosses the Tennessee Central. The road would open up a large terri tory which is rich in productions and would afford a correspondingly large freieht revenue. It would not touch any large towns and new towns would have to be built along the line. w. H. Pelton. chief engineer of the company, says: Our great object is to open the territory mentioned and afford an outlet to the coast and the Panama canal. We must get connection with a line running to the coast. If we cannot get an outlet to the coast from Chat tanooga by any of the lines already es- tahlished. we will extend our road from this city to some seaport and thus ob- tain our own outlet. However, think that arrangements can. be made with some carrying company to get our freight to the coast"
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Rumored s. P. Changes Put Into
 Effect.

San Francisco, Calif., April 1.-The recent announced changes in the Southern Pacific went into effect to- day.
 Julius Kruttschnitt, assumed his new position as director of mainten- ance and operation with headquarters in Chicago. He is still in San Fran cisco, but circulars issued by him today are dated Chicago. One of these appoints G. E. Markham general man. ager of the lines of the company west of Fl Paso, Texas, and Wadsworth, New, and south of Ashland, N. M, with headquarters at San Francisco.
 Similar circulars were telegraphed to Omaha, Salt Lake, Portland and Houston. One circular informed those it might concern that the Salt Lake division has been put under the man. agement of w. H. Bancroft, another tells of Mothers appointment as gen. eral manager of the Union Pacific lines, east of Green river, another an- nounces that F. E. Calvin, is general
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
STRIKING STUDENTS WIN.
School Board Will Rescind Its Ob
 noxious Two Session Order.

Warren, R. l., April 1.-The forty striking high school students have 6e- cided, after conference with the mi nority members of the school commit tee, to return to their books to-.nor- row and remain at both sessions Of the school until the committee can rescind it's order and return to the one-session plan, for which they struck.
 The fact that of less than fifty high school students the parents of aiore than forty furnished excuses daily fer their absence from the second session indicated to the school committee that public sentiment was against he twc- sessions question. While the commit tee insisted upon compliance with the order as a matter of discipline, assur- ance is said to have been given that it will be abolished soon.
 The strike was led by the girls, and they kept the boys out a week.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Condition of Commercial
 and Financial Markets
R. C. Dun's Review of Trade for the Week Finds That It Might Have Been Worse or Better.

New York. April 1-R. G. Dun & Company's weekly review of trade to- morrow will say:
 Much deferred eastern business was transacted during the last few days and some sections report satisfactory results but at many points the weather is not yet normal. On the whole, the seasons trade thus far compares favor ably with last years volume. Manu- featuring returns continue conflicting iron and steel plants gaining ground, footwear exhibiting the natural reac- tion from an unprecedented production in 1903, while textile mills have much idle ma achinery and little forward busi- ness to encourage production. Lumber and building materials are in better demand through floods in the west and labor troubles in the east have injured struC tural work to some extent At Baltimore the general situation is satis- factory in spite of the fact that the rebuilding of the devastated district is hampered by efforts to secure legislative enactments regarding the re-arrange- ment Of the streets.
 Transportation is still interrupted by a scarcity of cars, although in the coke
 
 way earnings thus far reported for March are about 1.2 per cent smaller than last year. Agricultural prospects are unchanged, better weather condi- tions at some points being offset by less favorable news from other regions and the price situation is extremely ir- regular.
 Sellers of cotton have counted on a liberal supplementary business owing to small initial purchases, but thus far buyers have been able to confine opera tions within it's narrow limits. In so far as any change is perceptible in the market the tone is slightly weaker and forward business is reported. Trade in woolens continues dull. Commercial failures for the week in the United States are POS against 226 last week In Canada the number is 16 against 15.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
MANY GOING TO KLoNDIKE.
Steamers Bound for Alaska Ports
 Carry Numerous Passengers.

Seattle, April 1.--Klondike miners are now returning to their fields of operation near Dawson. The steamship Cottage City. sailing for Skagway last week. carried more than 100 persons. More livestock has been shipped to Alaska so far this season than for many months past. On the last trip of the steamship Dolphin more than thirty horses were taken on board for Skagway.
 The majority of the prospectors hound for the north during the past thirty days has been loaded down with shipments of general merchant disc.
 There is also a rush to the beach diggings at yallataga and the strike promises to- equal the Nome rush of several years ago. On the next trip of the steamship Santa Ana a number of prospectors will be put ashore at that place.
 The prospects, are good for a suc- cessful season in the camps at Atlin and Discovery this year and already many operators are returning. Many of the larger companies are making preparations to operate on a large scale this year.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
Authority of Executive to
 Issue It Considered
SfNATE'S GOOD FRIDAY
Bill Finding Employment for Retired Army and Navy 0fficers-For Second Time the House Disposes of the Sundry Civil Bill.

Washington, April 1.-GOO5 Friday was devoted by the senate to an al- most continuous discussion of Politi- cal questions. The time until 2 o'clock was devoted to consideration cf the .Carmack resolution proposing an in- quiry into the legality of the recent executive "cld age" pension order. 8ir. Mallory was the principal speaker. but he was frequently interrupted by re- publican senators He contended that Secretary Hitchcock had transcended the limits of executive authority iu issuing the order.
 The latter half of the dag was de- voted to the postOffice appropriatiCn bill, but no appreciable progress was made with that measure. the speeches on it being in the main political and of general character
 MT. Paterson introduced a hiu for the amendment of the Chinese -xclu- sion act of 1902. giving notice tat on Wednesday next he would address The senate on the bill. 4 bill was u.assed authorizing the free transmission through the mails of books for the blind.
 Also bill authorizing the leial or retired officers of the army and navy to schools as instructors. The senat- adjourned.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
DEPOSIT SAFES FOR FAIR.
Building to be Occupied by Company
 Will be up by April 20.

St. Louis, April 1.-The plans for the building to be occupied by the bank and safety deposit vaults of the Bank CTS Worlds Fair National Bank have reached the division of works from the office of the architect. The structure Is to be erected on the Model street. The ground area covered is S4x54 feet. The building is to be two stories high. the upper story showing a fine man sard slate roof. In the center of the floor is a truncated four sided tower like those at the corner of the Louvre In Paris. This tower rises to a height of A feet.
 The lower floor of the building is occupied by the business offices of .he bank. To the right of the visitor as he enters is the deDositors' roof, through which access is had 10 tke safe deposit vaults. This vault is 12 feet wide by 40 feet long and supplies mere than 2.500 boxes. To the left of the visitor as he enters is the bank. Here concrete foundations are install ed for two big globe burglar-urcof safes The specifications call for :he completion of the structure by Aoril 10th.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
BY WINDS
An Ohio Reservoir at the
 Breaking Point
The Buckeye State From North to South Visited by the Worst Flood in Recent Years.

Celina, Ohio, April 1.-The apprehen- sion that has been felt today regarding the banks of the Grand reservoir has incre ased tonight. The water continues rising but the greatest danger is be- lieved to exist on account of the high wind that has been blowing since sun down and is continually getting strong CT. The gale is from the west and is driving the water against the east bank around St. Marys. where the bank has already been weakened.
 A very large force is at work tonight trying to save the locks at the bulk head. St. Marys is at the east end of the reservoir and Celina at the west end. Flood signals have been given, not only around the reservoir but also to people along the canal, to be ready to vacate. The St. Marys river has brok- en its record, doing much damage to the railroads and other property The exodus of people from the reservoir dis trict tonight is large on account of the high wind, which makes the water surge along the banks. The people know that if break occurs al any point a great calamity will follow. The superintendent of the canal has notified the people occupying houses on the north side of the Lake Erie and West ern railway in this city to vacate at once.
 At 11:30 tonight the banks of the Grand reservoir seem intact, but the situation is threatening. The wind is flashing the water furiously and if it continues to blow another twenty four hours without materially abating, it is doubtful if a break can be avoided.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK.

Kansas City, Mo, April 1.-Cattle, re- ceipt., 900, including. 50 southern; steady. Expert and dressed beef steers, 4.50@5OO; far to good, 3.5OG4OO; wes- tern fed steers, 36OG4.35; stockers and feeders, 2.75@4.50; southern steers, $50 @4.1O; southern cows, 2.5O03.25; native cows. 20Od400; native heifers, 3.50@ 425; bulls, 2.5OG3.75; calves, 2.75Ge.50.
 Hogs, receipts, 62O0; 5c higher. Top, 522H; bulk Of sales, 5.05@5.20. Heavy 5.15G52216; packers, 5O5Q5.2O; pigs and lights, 4.5005.fO.
 Sheep, receipts, TOO: 1Oc higher. Ma tive lambs. 5.25@5.55: western lambs. 5.OO05.25; fed ewes, 4.25G4.75; yearlings, A7505.O0; stockers and feeders, 2.70Q 4.50.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
A NEW INDIANA FLOOD
A Repetition of the Disasters of Last
 Week Threatened.

Indianapolis. Ind, April 1.-Heavy most duplicated the flood of week ago in Indianapolis. White river again threatens to reach the danger line. Re ports from many points north and east of Indianapolis indicate floods which may be expected to reach here within a few hours. The rainstorms were heavy in the north. The water Is over the levee near the Michigan street bridge and has begun slowly to flood the residence part. The police were ordered out to warn the people living in the lowlands.
 While the flood situation throughout Southwestern Indiana is considerably improved the heavy rains of yesterday and last night have almost duplicated the flood stage of last week through out Central Indiana.
 White river near this city has risen thirteen feet above the low water mark and is still rising. Manufactur- ing interests and many homes in the river districts arc n1enaced. At Port land only three ol four business houses are above water and at depths the the Wabash railroad was washed away in two places.
 The suburbs of Alexandria are threatened by the high water and the inhabitants havo abandoned their homes. Rockville Is isolated. At Mar ion, Muncie and Newcastle the situa- tion is almost as bad as last week.
 The crest or tre flood m the south western paTt~of the state has moved almost to the Ohio and it is believed the rivers will ncX carry off the wat CTS, which cover several hundred thou sand acres Of valuable farm land, without further damage.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, April 1.-Cattle. receipts, 15.O0O; steady. Good to prime steers, 5.25@5.SO; poor to medium. 35O@5OO; stockers and feeders, 2.5O0425; cows, L75@425; heifers, 2.00@4.50; canners, 1.75G25O; bulls, 2.CO0i.00; calves, 2.500 5.50: Texas fed steers. 4.00G4.60.
 Hogs. receipts, 4OOO; Toe higher. good to choice heavy, 5.9O954O; light, 5.1OG 5.30: bulk, 5.2J05.35.
 Sheep. receipts, 5000; 10c lower. Good to choice wethers, 4.5565.45; fair to choice mixed, 3.5004.50; western sheep, 4.5OG5.4G; native lambs, 4.50q5.3O; wes- tern lambs, 4.75Q5.90.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
will inspire the Korean emperor with confidence In the intentions of ' Jlpen.
QUIETLY DONE.
An Attack on Port Arthur of Which the
 Russians Haven't Heard.

London. April 1!-(6:40 D. m.)-A dis patch to the Central News from Tokio says Vice Admiral Togo made another attack on Port Arthur during the night of March 31. The dispatch adds that it is understood that the attack was for the purpose of taking sound ings and ascertaining the effects of the last atte mpt to bottle up the Rus sian fleet.
 St. Petersburg, ApS2 1.-The Asso- ciated Press is officially informed that up to the present the Russian govern ment has had no news to confirm the statement sent out by news agency from Tokio that the Japanese made an attack on Port Arthur during the night of March 30-31
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
THE STATEHOOD BILL
A Favorable Report Authorized by
 the Committee.

Washington, April IA favorable report was authorized today on the bill granting statehood to Oklahoma and Indian Territory under the name of Oklahoma, and Arizona and New Mexico under the name of Arizona, by the house committee on territories. The bill is to be reported substantially as drawn by the republican members of the subcommittee.
 Before the report is drawn another meeting of the committee will be held. The report was authorized without a roll of the committee, but the demo- cratic members have reserved the right to present a minority report.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
DEFENDS TRAcKAeE CONTRACT.
Mir. Schoonmacher Tells of the Ar
 rancement With the Erie.

Pittsburg, April 1.-Vice President Schoonmacher of the Pittsburg & Lake Erie. in admitting that there is trackage contract of long standing between his road and the Ere, says Its dissolution could be easily effected if so desired.
 He added that if the Pittsburg & Lake Erie reached the lakes on its own tracks there would be ho need to throw over the Erie. as some of the most important freight and passenger routes of the former are maintained in conjunction with the Erie. As fo- the new line. the Lake Erie & Plttsburg, Colonel Schoonemacher said he knew nothing further than what he had read.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
REPORTERS RELEASED.
War Correspondents Allowed to Go to
 Korea.

Tokio. April 1-(2:OO D. m.)-The first party of foreign correspondents left Tokio today for the front. It consist ed of sixteen newspaper men, mostly British and Americans.
 From here the party goes to Moi, leaving there April 9th on a Japanese transport for their destination which is kept secret. The order of the Jap anese authorities eashing the cor respondents was joyously received. It ended long siege on the part of the correspondents in Tokio
 They appreciated the necessity for the government maintaining secrecy in regard to the movements of tle | OOPS and their disposition for the campaign, but the newspaper men chafed under their extended idleness. A crowd gath cred at the Shinbash station where the correspondents went on board a train and cheered them
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
WILL TRY GASOLINE ENGINE.

Jamestown. N. T., April The Jamestown. Chautauqua & Lake Ere Railroad is building a gasoline engine. which if practical. promises to revOlu- tionize the existing methods of traction power. It is practically a railroad automobile. of 24O horse power. to be operated by gasoline. If it proves successful. it can be operated for less than cents a mile. which is quite a reduction from the present cost of electric traction.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
ROOSEVELT ENDORSED.
A Congressional Convention Which
 Nominated no Candidate.

New Orleans, La, April 1.-The re- publican convention of the Sixth con- 9ressional district has endorsed the Roosevelt administration and elected Louis J. Souer and B. V. Baranco. delegates and George J. Duffy and John Brown alternates to the national con- vention instructed to vote for Roose- welt. These are old line republicans as distinguished from tka lily whites.
 The seats from this district were uncontested four years ago. There was no nomination for congress.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
A JAPANESE ADVANCE.

Tokio, April 1.-(6 D. m.)-Infolma- tion has been received from a private source that the Japanese troops after dislodging the Russians at Chung Ju, about fifty miles northwest of Ping Yang on March 2S, rested for day, and then advanced to Yong Chun. about 45 miles from Chong Ju. After a brief enga cement here. they drove the enemy further north. the Russians retreating towards Unsan, a town eighty miles northeast of Yong Chun.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.

Mexico City. Mex, via Galveston, Tex. April IA series of earthquakes extending over a period of two days, have been felt throughout the states of Guerrero. Jalisco, Michoacan, Colima, Puebla, Guanjuato and Hidalgo. No loss of life is reported, but the destruc- tion of property has been great at sev- er2l points.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-02
COURT ENJoINS STRIKERS.

Baltimore. March 27.-In the United States district court Judge Morris is sued an injunction to break a strike Inf G1assworkers at the Cumberland Glass Co.'S works, Cumberland, Md. The injunction orders the strikers not to interfere with the non-union work CTS.