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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
GREAT TRIUMPH
FOR F. Il. CLERGUE
Ontario Legislature Passes Bill
Guaranteeing Algoma Central
Railway Bonds.
Consolidated Company Will Have
$40,000,000 and Reopen
the 500 Plants.
Special to The Journal.


Sault Ste. Marie, Ont, April 23.-
There is great rejoicing here over
the passage by the Ontario legislature
Of a bill guaranteeing bonds Of the
Algoma Central railway to the extent
of 100000. This guarantee will
make the bonds easily salable and will
insure to the Lake Superior Consoli-
dated company 100000 as starter
in it's reorganization scheme.
For some time the reorganization
has been so far completed that 1t was
certain if the government would guar
antee these railway bonds, the rest OF
the funds required would be forth
coming from the old stockholders and
any financial elements that have been
infused into the enterprise. The new
company will have a capitalization OF
$40 100000, which is much larger than
that Of the old company, but was nee
essarily made so in order to look af-
ter the interests of the old stockhold-
ers, as well as to offer inducements to
fresh capital.
The passage Of the guarantee bill
by the legislature, and the now Ger.
tain reorganization Of the Lake Su.
perior Power company, is entirely due
to the energy, courage and determine
ton Of F. H. Clergue, the father OF
the original enterprise. Overwhelmed
have discouraged any other man, Mr.
Clergue has kept at his Reorganization
work and has camped on the trail OF
the legislature until his hopes have
| been realized. The vote was on stric1
party lines, the liberal ministry sup.
porting the measure and all OF the
conservatives voting against 1t.
Mr.. Clergue feels that, in view o.
the immense amount of railroad
building in the Canadian west anG
the tremendous industrial develop.
ments now going on there, accompa'
MED by an immigration Of more thar
100000 year, the success of the re-
organized company is assured. The
work Of the Dominion government
! with the Grand Trunk Pacific require:
that all material for the new roat
should be purchased in Canada as fal
as that Is possible. AS the only steel
rail mills in the Dominion are those
of the 500, it Is certain that the Lake
Superior company will receive enor
nous contracts during the next few
| T . 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
AN INDEPENDENT
MERGER OF WIRES
Chicago Capitalists Incorporate
Company to Control indie
pendent Service.
Special to The Journal.

Chicago, April 23.-The charter Of
the United States Telegraph and Tel
ephone company was filed yesterday
with the county recorder. The COM
pany is composed Of Henry d.
Weaver, G. Watson French, Henry z.
Turner, Harry d. Critchheld and
Harry Reubens. The capital stock
Of $4,000, is divided into twenty-five
shares Of 500 each, each member
holding five.
The specified object is "to construct
and operate lines Of electric tele-
phone and telegraph in any state or
county and to acquire and own
everything pertaining thereto"
The scheme at present includes the
merging Of other companies in Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Louis for
the purpose Of establishing an inde-
pendent commercial service between
these cities. Lines also will be con-
structed between Omaha and Mime
apolis at an early date.
The real object Of the company is
the merging of all the independent
telegraph and telephone lines in the
United States into one colossal or
ganization that will compete with the
Postal and Western u Mon companies
An agreement with nearly all the
Independent lines Is said to have been
effected. There is said to be much
capital behind the organization thai,
the present capital stock would ind1-
cate, several millionaires having inter-
ested themselves in the enterprise.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
PROVIDES FOR NAVAL
TRAINING STATION

Washington, April 23.-The Great
Lakes will have naval training sta
ton after all.
When the report which eliminated
the naval training station from the
naval appropriation bill became
known to members and senator's in
terested, pressure was brought to bear
on the conferees to the end that an
other meeting of the committee was
held.
Then q provision was included in
the bill appropriating $250,000 to pur-
chase site for such station, also
$4,000 for the expense Of a commits
sion to be appointed by the president,
whose duties it shall be to view the
sites offered and recommend a selec-
ton to the president. The president
is given authority to take final action
in the matter by selecting any site he
may think fit.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
ILLNESS CAUSES
MERGER TANGLE
Judge kirkpatrick Is Indisposed
and Distribution May Be
Effected.
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to The Journal
! New York, April 23.-There is some
speculation as to the possible effect
of the continued deferment Of the
Hartman suit against the Northern
Securities company in the event Of
Judge Kirkpatrick illness being pro-
!tracted.
There is no injunction in force at
present, altho orders in the case
might be 80 construed. The Harri-
man interests seek to have the dis
tribution Of the assets Of the company
under the plan as approved the other
day enjoined. Under the New Jersey
laws the Northern Securities COM
pany cannot begin the distribution
for at least fifteen days after the
plan Of such distribution has been
approved by the stockholders.
The question raised Is whether If
the case Is postponed ten or twelve
days longer, the company can make
the actual distribution at the end Of
the prescribed fifteen days irrespec-
tive of the pending suit.
The question is technical and not
The question Is technical and not
posal of the suit 1t Is highly prob
able Judge Kirkpatrick's illness is
journment of the argument will be
for a very short time.
Among the rumors circulated in
Wall street to-day was one to the
effect that Hill and Hartman had
been fighting a sham battle, and that
their legal actions are merely the
playing Of a little comedy whereby 1t
Is hoped. to discourage the flock OF
professional litigants who had hoped
to find plenty Of plumber in the disso-
luton Of the Securities company. On
the strength Of this rumor, Union
Pacific stock had quite a boom in
the market to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
DECLARES MORMON
CHURCH IS TRUST
Judge Powers Testifies Of Nor
mon Activity in Politics
and Business.
Young Mormons Strongly Oppose
Polygamy-Some Condone
Cohabitation.

Washington, April 23.-When the
investigation of the Smoot case opened
to-day Judge w. o. Powers was again
called to the stand. He read petit
Thatcher for senator, addressed to the
senate of the United States alleging
that church influence had been used
in the election and asking for an In
vestigation.
Another instance of church inter-
ference had been shown, said he, in
mayora1ty contest at Provo, when
Reed smoot favored the candidacy OF
George Sutherland. The witness said
Smoot was held in disfavor with the
church and charged with going to the
liberal party.
Senator overman asked If women
were elected to the legislature in
Utah. The witness said woman was
chairman Of the judiciary committee
of the house in the legislature which
elected Mr.. Smoot as senator.
did she vote for Smooth asked
Senator Overman.
II understand she did"
Judge Powers said that the CHIEF
exhibition of church domination over
political affairs that came to his notice
occurred at the April, 1896, confer.
the manifesto against Mormons enter
ing politics without consent of church
authorities, was adopted.
He said he thought young Mormon
men and women too, were strongly
opposed to the practice Of polygamy
altho he did not understand the power
the church exerts over them.
''I believe, however" he said, .'tha'
| lie the church authorities should at.
tempt to re-establish polyganyA-by
revelation or otherwise, there would
he trouble. s.=ss-
81 do not regard polygamy as TIT
worst feature Of the Mormon religion
! What object to most is it's un-Amer
lean domination, the belief that thu
| head Of the church is inspired-ant
interference of the church in politica
and commercial affairs.
| II do not know of any other church
| that conducts bathing beaches stree
railways, electric light and powe,
! plants, banks, mines and mills, an(
! that attempts to control In local poll
| tics for the purpose Of obtaining con
cessions and franchises.
Senator Hopkins-There is thu
Methodist church in Chicago, Of which
| I am a member. It engages in bust
nesss and T have always supported
/ that idea.
Attorney Worthington-And tn,
Trinity church in New York also own
and rents property.
"But as T understand it. Judg'
Powers means that the Mormon
church is a trust and owns and con
! trolls great numerical institutions,
said Senator McComas.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
LAUNCH STRIKES NINE
AlexieR Reports Another Disaster in
Which Twenty Are Killed.

Which Twenty Are Killed.
st. Petersburg, April 28.-The ems
peror has received the following tele-
gram from Viceroy Alexieff, dated yes
terday:
II respectfully report to your
majesty that to-day during the placing
of mines by some steam launches.
Lieutenant Pell and twenty men We're.
killed thru, q mine explosion prema-
turely under the stern OF one Of the
launches" -:
The announcement has added to the
gloom which has prevailed since the!
disaster to the Petropavlovsk
1--WE are paying the price of care-
lessness," said a member of the adj
mirality, "and previous disasters seem
to teach nothing. 2l i5sssr q
Japanese Are Blamed.
Special to The Journal.
London, April 23.-Regarding the
latest Russian disaster at Port Arthur,
It is learned that several launches
from the battleship Peresviet were
accommodating at the southeast end
Of the harbor, and it is said they were
placing additional mines in the har-
Dor.
There was terrible explosion un-
der the launches and they were
thrown in the air. Dead and dying
men were thrown into the water and
number sank before any effort could
be made to rescue them.
Some men were picked up by boats
which were beyond the force Of the
explosion. All the survivors were bad-
ly injured.
There is a general impression, de-
spite the report of Viceroy Alexieff,
that the Japanese were responsible for
the destruction Of the launches.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
Nebraskan Tells Friend He Wants
Followers to Side With
Journalist.
The Democratic Leaders Hand Is
Forced After Plain Talk
Over Situation.
Politician Pleads With Him tc
Accept Candidate Chosen
by Convention.
Now York Sun Special Service.

New York Bun Special Service.
Chicago, April 23.-walter Well
man in a special from Washington to
the Record-Herald says:
During the past week I have talked
with a number of Colonel Bryan's sin
cere friends. and what they say is of
interest, not only to Bryan, but to the
public.
In view Of the fact that Bryan Is for
Hearst many democrats think he
should cease masquerading and that
he should come out in the OPEN
After Bryan returned from Europe
q friend sought him out and spoke to
him substantially as follows:
Colonel Bryan, you now have an
opportunity to make yourself the lead
affection and the confidence Of all true
democrats and to assure yourself a
place Of power and prestige in demo-
cratic councils for years to come"
What shall I do?" asked Bryan.
Announce to the country that
cratic success in 1904; that you stand
Rsady to support any candidate for
president who was loyal to the ma
tional ticket In 1896 and 1900, and
that as to the platform you are ready
to waive any direct or formal reaf-
firmation Of the money plank Of
1896"
cused him of being for Parker.
The friend explained that he was
for Parker mainly because Parker had
been loyal to Bryan himself and was
the one democrat in sight who stood a
chance of election.
Mr.. Bryant heatedly replied that
Parker was the candidate of David B.
Hill, Grover Cleveland and the trusts,
and he could not stand for such a
candidate.
Finally his friend said to him: who
Is your candidate ?"
IT expect my friends to turn in and
vote for Hearst" replied Bryan. And
there he and his old follower parted
company,
On one point only did Bryan's
friend find the former leader in rea-
sonable state of mind. The friend
said Bryan must know direct re-
affirmation Of the old money plank
was impossible. Bryan replied that
he had not demanded direct re-
affirmation, but maintained that the
old platform must not be repudiated.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
STOCKMEN DENY HEAVY
LIVE STOCK LOSSES

Denver. Col, April 23.-CharIes F.
Martin, secretary of the National
Live Stock association, who has just
returned from an extended visit
among the cattle men in the northern
states, says that reports sent out
from the cattle country that large
numbers of cattle have died during
the winter are for the most part ex-
aggerations. Said Mr.. Martini:
II believe the cattle have come
thru the winter in much better con-
dition than is generally supposed. In
nearly all parts of the northwest the
cattle are now in fine shape.
"In Montana, South Dakota, Wy
oming and Idaho the cattle all look
very good and stockmen say the re-
ports of heavy losses are not true.
The sheep came thru the winter well
and are now in good condition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
NO GIRL GUIDES AT
THE WORLDS FAIR
Spe cial 10 The Journal.

Special 10 The Journal.
ST. Louis, April 23.-The vision Of
being guided about the worlds fair
grounds by an attractive and charm
ingly gowned young woman has been
dispelled by the prosaic, business
ment.
Sentiment has no place in the minds
Of the officials who, after disposition
ately considering proposals from an
enterprising woman from Minnesota
and another from Wisconsin, who ap-
piled for concession to supply wom-
en- guides for the exposition, calmly
turned the scheme down.
The company having the push-chair
concession for the exposition will sup
ply all guides, who will be college
men.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
CANAL COMPANY
RAIlFIES SALE
Shareholders sof Panama Concern
Agree to Transfer Title
to.America.

1 Paris, April 23.-The resolution Of
the Panama Canal company share
holders ratifying the sale of the canal
to the United States was adopted al
most unanimously. There were only
five votes against 1t.
It was formally announced that
President Bo and Director Rischmann
had signed the conveyance and pre-
scented resolution ratifying their ac-
ton.
The report also gave the text Of the
conveyance to the United States.
The most important paragraph
reads as follows:
Now, therefore, we, the New PAN
anna Canal company, represented by
Marius Bo and Albert Rischmann, in
consideration Of the payment of the
sum of $40,000,000e in gold coin Of
the United States to the said COM
pany on it's order or demand contem-
poraneously with the delivery Of this
present conveyance to the representa-
tives of the United States first above
mentioned, and the delivery to them
Of it's property in Paris and the GER
tificates Of said Panama railroad
shares (the property of the company
not being understood to include the
treasury assets Of the company, In
Guiding deposits Of money, outstanding
credits and investments on the bonds).
and the delivery upon the isthmus Of
Panama, to an agent Of the United
States, designated by them, or by the
attorney general Of the United States,
of the remainder OF its rights and
properties, do hereby acknowledge
and confirm sale, and do grant, sell
and assign, transfer and set over, to
| the United States, absolutely in full
ownership to the totally without ex-
ception of the company property and
rights on the isthmus Of Panama and
its maps and archives at Paris:
The second Panama resolution was
also adopted. Tllege were only two
dissenting votes. u The meeting then
| This completes Che transfer sef the
canal to the Uniteu States. q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
SETTLES STATUS OF
MINI. FOREST RESERVE
From The Journal Bureau. Colorado Build
ing, Washington,

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Build
ing, Washington,
Washington, April Island Com
missioner Richards has been In doubt
as to the status of agricultural lands
selected by the forestry bureau as part
of the Minnesota forest reserve UNI
der the terms Of the Morris act
An opinion from the legal officer
of the Interior department, just pre-
sented to the secretary, states that
these agricultural lands do not be-
come part OF the contemplated forest
reserve by virtue of their selection
for that purpose. They are merely
in the condition Of lands withdrawn
from settlement or other disposal with
a view to future reservation when oc-
casion therefor shall arise by the for
est reserve coming into existence.
The effect Of this opinion is to leave
these agricultural lands in the juris-
dicUon Of the interior department I'M
til 95 per cent of the timber has been
amt from the proposed forestry lands.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23

Paris, April 23.-President Loubet,
Foreign Minister Delcasse and a dis
tinguished company of officials to-day
started for Rome to repay the visit Of
King Victor Emanuel to Paris last
October.
The trip Is attracting widespread at
tention in connection with the recent
exchange of visits Of European rulers,
IMPROVEMENTS and the remarkable
series Of friendly treaties.
Detectives were on the train along
the route. Representatives of King
Victor Emmanuel will meet M. Loubet
at the italian frontier tonight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
MILWAUKEE BOY is
KILLED In CHICAGO

Chicago. April 23.-secreted in the
end of a box car filled with lumber,
Kroaski, II years old. Of Milwaukee.
was killed and Felix Whkoski, aged
1s, also of Milwaukee, was fatally in
jured to-day.
A slight collision caused the lum-
Der to shift and crushed the boys
against the end Of the car.
The cries Of the. injured boy sum-
moned aid and he was rescued. His
companion was almost Instantly killed.
The boys secreted themselves in the
car in Milwaukee while it was being
loaded.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
RUSSIANS BLOCK CHANNEL
Port Arthur is Bottled Up by It's De-
tenders.

Chi-fu, April 28.-The Russian fleet
is bottled up in Port Arthur.
The work has been done, not by the
Japanese, but by the Russians.
The entrance to the inner harbor
has been completely mined, for the
purpose Of keeping the Japanese out.
but it also prevents the egress of the
Russian fleet.
Therefore there will be no further
naval engagements at Port Arthur,
and the city, il taken, must be by as
sault from land.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
SOCIETY WOMAN SAVED
BY GIRL FROM DROWNING
Special to Tho Journal.

Special TO Tho Journal -
Milwaukee, Wis.,. April 23.-Mrs. e.
G.. Pratt, a prominent society woman,
formerly Of Des Moines, was rescued
from death by drowning in the swim
ming tank of the Milwaukee Athletic
club to-day by the prompt action of
Miss Elba Whitaker, who succeeded
in reaching Mrs. Pratt after she had
gone down the second time. Mrs.
Pratt became nervous when she real
lied that she was beyond her depth
and collapsed.
Miss Whitaker dove into the wa
ter and succeeded in getting the ex-
hausted woman out of the water. A
physician was called and as soon as
Mrs. Pratt was sufficiently revived she
was taken to her home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
WINTHROP SUCCEEDS
HUNT AS GOVERNOR

Washington, April 23.-President
Roosevelt has selected Judge Beak-
instance, Philippine islands, to sue.
coed William H. Hunt as governor Of
the island Of Porto Rico. The ap
pointment has not been announced
officially but probably will be in a
short time. Judge Winthrop is from
New York.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
TRY TO STAY KURoPATKIN

Beggars Armed with Knives Seized
Before Purpose Is Accompli shed.
New --ark Sun Special Service.
st. Petersburg, April 23.-Two beg.
CARS attempted to assassinate General
Kuropatkin when he was in Niu-
chuang several days ago.
The beggars succeeded In APP
preaching the general and were talk
Ing to him when a guard noticed that
one Of them put his hand inside his
robe. The men seized and searched
and knives were found upon them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
HosPI1ALTo cosr $4,000 600

New York, April 23.-The plans for the
new Bellevue hospital in this city pro-
vide for the largest hospital in the world,
magnificent structure, extending from
Twenty sixth to Twenty-ninth streets
and from First avenue to the East river.
It will take ten years to finish the struc-
ture, which will cost $4,000, 900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
DIR. MCGEE IN TOXIC

American Physician with Party Of
Nurses Reaches Japan's Capital.
New York Sun Special Service.
Toxic, April 23.-Miss MCGEE, an
American physician, and several
nurses, all volunteers, arrived here
this morning. They will be detailed
to a hospital ship after a short stay In
the capital.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
EXPECT TO DEFEAT PARKER
Tammany Men Say Judge Cannot Sc
cure Two-Thirds Vote.

New York, April 2s.---Many Tam
many politicians who have talked with
Leader Murphy since the democratic
state convention refuse to believe that
Judge Parker can be nominated for
president.
These men talk Of stampede to
Cleveland or Mayor Mcclellan. They
say that the two-thirds rule will pre-
vail, and that Parker cannot possibly
get two-thirds Of the votes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
UXORlCIDE PREVENTED
By lO.YEAR.OLD BOY
Special to The journal.

Florence, Wis, April 23.-When
Theodore Whackler was about to cut
his wife's throat with razor, their
10-year-o1d boy came to the rescue
of his mother and struck Whackler
two blows on the head with an ak,
seriously injuring him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
PARKER MONEY USED

Hearst Forces Receive a Drubbing in
Connecticut Town. .L
New York Sun Special Service. '.'" O.
Waterbury, Conn.,, April %. - The
Hearst forces received a sound drub-
bling at the hands of the Parker forces
here. Those prominent in the VIC
tory say the result does not guarantee
Parker delegation so much as it de-
feats the local labor issue, but 1t is
certain that Parker money was used
generously. a.g-t. Ea.-...
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
FOREST FIRES IN TEXAS

San Antonio, Texas, April 23.-Forest
fires are sweeping Sierra Madre for 100
miles. destroying the game and the for
est preserve country.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
RUSSIA SEEKS LOAN
New York Bankers Learn One Hun-
dred Millions Is Wanted.

New York, April 23.-International
banking houses in this city have re-
ceived intimations that the Russian
government is on the point Of maxi
ing it's proposed 100000, 900 loan.
Tentative and indirect inquiries
have been made of London and New
York bankers to ascertain its probable
reception in those two places II the
loan Is brought out.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-23
HEAVY FIGHTING ON YALU
Correspondents Say Important Events
Are Developing on River.

Say important Events
Are Developing on River.
Special to The Journal.
London, April 23.-Dispatches from
the far east coming by way Of Rus
STA contradict all cablegrams received
directly from newspaper correspond
ents at and near the theater of war. i
The Chronicle correspondent at
Seoul cables:
Heavy fighting on Yalu. Important
Russian movement on Tumen river
Impossible to send details.
The Morning Post correspondent at
Shanghai cables:
Severe fighting in progress on Yalu.
First Japanese army has crossed. Gems
sorship prevents particulars
A telegram received this morning
from ST. Petersburg says:
Dispatches from the east report
everything quiet at the seat of war.