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The Washington times., 1904-11-21
Japan May NoW Adopt
The English Alphabet
Emperor Said to Be in Favor of the Project
by Worlds Fair Visitors-Commission at
Work on the Proposed Change.


ST LOUIS. No. Nov 2l.-That Japan
VIII within the next few years substitute
the English alphabet for the characters
now employed in the written language
OF that country is regarded as very
probable by Prince Fushimi. who is in
ST. Louis Writing the Worlds Fair
A. Sato, master of the princes house
hold, speaking for the prince. said that
a committee composed OF members Of
the Roman Character Society is making
an investigation under the sanction Of
the imperial government with a view 10
devising a plan 10 introduce the change.
There is little doubt. he said. that
the change will be made. The prince IS
heartily in sympathy with the mGve-
ment The Emperor regards the plan
with much favor and IN official circles
generally the substitution is advocated.
THE adoption OF the Roman charac-
ters would rob Japanese literature OF
much OF its sweetness ana beauty, but
the proposed change is regarded with
favor because II means progress.
English Is more generally spoken In
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
VISIT Of KING
STARTS RUMORS
London Wonders Why Car
los Makes Call.

LONDON. Nov. 21-Londoners have
given an enthusiastic reception TO King
Carlos and Queen Amelie of Portugal
Nothing has been wanting that would
add 70 the glamour Of the incident
Both Portuguese sovereigns are popu-
lar here. and the beauty Of Amelle is
greatly admired.
That a visit OF this character, pro-
'onged for three weeks. should pass
without some important diplomatic ar
Tangt-rent is deemed impossible, and
the amateur diplomatists are figuring
out picturesque variety Of compacts.
One report says King Carlos is replen-
ishing his private funds with the aid of
Londcn financiers. Another talks Of a
partition OF the Delagoa Bay territory
between Germany and Britain. This Is
an old tale. A third expects an Anglo
Portuguese arbitration treaty.
The first and third have plausibility.
The second is not OF so much moment
10 London as IL was when Kruger was
the uncrowned king Of the veldt.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
DEAF AUTES VICTIMS
OF A BROKEN GAS JET
Two Asphyxiated in Hotel at Cohoes,
II. Y.-0ne Crack Amateur
Ball Player.

TROY. n. Y. Nov 21.-Frank Sullivan
and William r. Burnham. deaf mutes
OF this city, were found suffOcated by
Illuminating gas in the Harmony Hotel.
C0hoes.
They went to the hotel Sunday morn
ing about $3.50 o'clock, and registered
under assumed names. They left word
to be called at O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, but when the bell boy went TO the
room he could not get an answer and
the men were allowed 10 remain undis-
turbed.
When they did not appear the door
vas forced open, and Burnham and
bed dlsrObed and covered with the bed
clothing.
The gas jet was found to be defec-
tive. Sullivan was a crack amateur
baseball pitcher.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
DRANK THEM DRUNK,
THEN ARRESTED THEM

PARKERsBURG. ". Va. Nov. n
Charlie Messenger, of Kingwood. caused
the arrest Of two men. charged with
dynamiting the home OF Superintendent
Hostler. or the Austin mines. in Pres
ton county. and II they are convicted
he will get the reward OF 800 offered for
their conviction
Several detectives and officers had
failed TO locate the men, Messenger s
plan was 10 take 4 drink with every one
he could, and excited no suspicion when
he began drinking with new men every
day. He kept on till he got William
Bollyer and John Kent drunk. and forced
from them such admissions that he
caused their arrest.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
CurzOn Has to Hurry
Back to Indian Duty
UprisinQs on the Frontier Cause Worry.
Would Prefer to Remain at Bedside
of Sick ViCcreine.

LONDON, Nov. 4.-Exaggerated
though the reports of disturbances on
the Afghan frontier undoubtedly were.
they have supplied fresh reason for the
prompt return OF Lord CuTzon TO India
He Will leave for Simla next week,
thus disposing of all rumors that he
would be succeeded by Lord Milner.
s Serious constitutional complications
might arise II his stay In this country
should be prolonged beyond November
-. the day announced for his departure
His position has been n cruel one.
Distracted between his desire to remain
near Lady Curzon and his duty TO
India, the viceroy was repeatedly on the
brink of Tesigning his commission.
Probably the government would have
made il easy for him 10 do so. especially
after five years of brilliant achievement
and in view of the illness of his wife
had not the delicate relations between
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
FREE BANQUET
FOR DEPUTIES
france Furnishes LaWmak-
erS With All LuxurieS.
HAVE WINES AND CIGARS
Carry Home Boxes of Smokes at the
End of Sessions-Two
Curiosities.

PARIS. Nov II I-Bccause some one
leeis bound. occasionally. TO slap the
lace OF minister in the chamber OF
deputies, because innumerable dueis
originate there, IL must not be supposed
that the life of deputy is not happy
az least while he is making laws.
The grateful and generous republic
takes the best care OF her legislators
While they are attending 10 their duties.
Thus between sittlngs In the PaIais
bourbon very abundant bufret IS
spread In room that opens on beau
tiful garden.
Here the deputies are served with
bouillon. roast beef. ham. salads. wines
OF good vintages. liquors. coffee. ana
chocolate. The state Is host
The deputy who is not rich Fejoices as
he satisfies his appetite and thirst with
out price
The deputies have the right to as
many cigars as they want in the smok-
ing room Of the chamber When vaca-
uons arrive. one sees many deputies
leaving with boxes Of 100 and $50 cigars.
Before the members who preside in
the tribune is always the traditional
glass Of water. But 1t soon disappears
and is repleted by the drink the indi-
vidual prefers.
The Palals Bourbon boasts two Curl
osities. One is the Little Place" Pet
II Local, a small room furnished with
an iron bed table and chairs. Here
recaieitrant deputies are shut up. No
one has occupied Il since 1880.
The other curiosity, which has been
transferred To the Museum OF InvaIides
is the bell which sounded 10 order ana
which was broken by Paul Deschanel ia
his strenuous efforts ~ obtain order on
a great opening day
The bell had rung faithfully since 1850
The moment IL broke the hubbub stop
ped, and there was a great Outburst OF
laughter.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21

Afghanistan and India made it exceed
ingly important for him to hold on "A
while longer.
Almost his first function after reach
ing Cimla will be TO receive the eldest
son OF the Ameer of Afgha anistan, Until
recently the Ameer= now three years on
the throne. had been so busily engaged
with domestic matters as TO have no
time 10 hold proper communication With
the Indian government
Now that he has established his au-
thOrity he will meet a British official
al Cabui, and there will be a general
reconsideration OF IndO-Afghan rela-
tiOHs.
Lord Selborne, in his Bristol speech,
told the country that. after the world
had seen what Russia could do at the
end of single track railway six thous-
and niles long, BritOns must plan In
India on the basis OF the fact that the
Gear had two railways terminating al
the Afghan frontier
Curzon's return 70 Simla has In view
primarily the Afghan buffer" and all
II is worth.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
Pope May NOw Get
The "Leonine City"
ReVerses of the Radicals in Recent Italian
Elections Bring About Condition
favorable to Vatican Politicians.

crates to stife the ambitions OF the ex-
eremists. half radical. half sociaIistic.
who aim 10 destroy the church In com
mon with all social and political order
Sign2r GiOlitti. The premier long ac-
cused of trucking TO the revolutionary
''refOrmers." found them at last 5ntOl-
eraDle as allies and having turnea his
back upon them. welcoming new con-
binouOns, and signally fortunate IN his
fist coalition. he Will not fail TO consoli-
date his position by deferring largely 10
the special interests Of his new friends.
They, In turn. conscious Of their value
to a minister who can afford to pay a
high price for stable support, viii reach
out boldly for concessions along the lines
Of 2 9apal dignity
This may eventuatc In a large measure
Of political independence for the Pontiff.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
MEETING IN INTEREST
OF ACTORS ALLIANCE

Al Trinity Episcopal Church last night
the Rev. Walter F. BENTLEY, secretary
Of the Actors Church Alliance. delivered
a sermon entitled, The Church and the
Stage"
Il Is the intention Of the alliance 20
organize a chapter in Washington and u
IS for this purpose that the Rev Mr..
Bentley Is in the city.
A meeting Will De held tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock In Trinity Parish House.
corner Of c and Third Streets northwest.
The association embraces all creeds and
the washington Chapter VIII nave en-
STAFFORD. Of the Roman Catholic, and
DR. Evans, of the Presbyterian Church.
in addition 10 the Episcopal clergy, who
are already enrolled as ehaplaiHs.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21

LONDON Nov. H,-Catholics in Eng
land are wondering how far the reverses
susta ned by the radicals in the Italian
paTliamentary elections viii go 10 revive
the old project for ce1ing TO the Pope
full control ever the "Leonine City" a
segment OF territory which ii is the am
bition If Vatican politicians to secure.
Beyond doubt. the result arising from
the union of the moderatcs with a res
pectab!e fraction OF the Catholic cleo
terate marks the beginning of a new era
IN Italy,
Even II Plus x should avoid any direct
utterance on the subject, no Catholic in
the peninsula can be persuaded hence
forth against an alliance with the mod
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
HIS EXCELLENT ANSWER.

Marcus Antonius had just finished his
address 10 the Romans.
Your speech was all TO the good" re-
marked one Of the admirIns pOpulace.
''but wasn't il a little OVeTimaginative
having Caesars wounds cry out against
his murderers2'
"Oh. no. -. replied Marcus. blood will
tell. Philadelphia Record.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
STABBED MAN AT PRAYER.

NEW YORK. Nov. 21.-While the
nurses IN the Columbus Hospital were
at evening prayers. Giuseppe Alizen. an
Italian, who was enrolled as a patient.
stabbed AlliO Salvatore. a fellow-patient,
20 the heart. The police say il was
the climax Of a vendetta.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
Are Your ValuseIes Protected?

Secure a safe deposit box In the fra
and burglar proof vaults Of Union Trust
and Storage Co. 1414 F. S year.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21

Japan than the average person in this
country realizes, and is taught in our
schools"
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
CITY IS RISING
FROM HER ASHES
Work for Thousands De-
yelOping in Baltimore.
MYRlADs OF ENTERPRISES
Good Wages Promised in Almost Every
Known Business and Trade.
Buildings Going Up.

BALTIMORE, Md. Nov, 2l,-That a
greater Industrial Baltimore is fast
rising from the ashes Of the great nre
of last February, and that the gain IN
population during the decade ending 1903
may place the city back nin foprth
place. due TO the influx OF Skilled work
men and their families. is Just begin
ming TO he realized by the citizens or the
Monumental City.
Added to the large number of new
manufacturing plants that have sought
this city during the last six months Is
the surprising increase in all kinds Of
trades. due 10 the enormous prosperity
OF the new South and the new and. en-
larged harboT facilities Of BalumQ-e.
the latter 10 be part OF the rebuilt
city. PRS sf-iT
Doubled Their Forces.
A canvass of the business houses of
TIE city, especially those engaged in
manufacturing, shows seventy-one firms
that have doubled or more than doubled
their working forces.
These include candy. hats, straw
goods, stove. spice, engine, chrome,
brick, clothing underwear, boot and
shOe brush and other standard goods
manufacturers.
More than 800 OF the lesser ymanIfsc-
tureTs and wholesale houses show, in
creases in the number of employees vary =
ing from 10 10 50 per cent.
Among the additions TO the citys In
dustFial prosperity are a great chocolate
company, which, as soon as its great
works are complete, viii give employ
ment 10 from 500 10 $50 men, women and
youths Of both sexes; a drug and spe-
clalty factory that will employ at the
opening OF its new works more than
$50 persons.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
Other Industries.

a new box factory is planned also
which promises employment for 200 men
and loo boys ~ the outset; a boiler fac
tory 70 begin with $50 mem a press roller
concern TO employ 100 men; a preserving
plant to start operations with not, less
than 200 persons, a met aud 1wine fac
tory to start with l60 employees IN. in
dependent sugar refinery. with a prob
able total of 500 men and boys; en- en-
tirely new electric plant. which will
cover city and county. 10 cost s., 900 900
and viii give employment TO ], COO men;
new plant for the present Electric
Light Monopoly, TO cost 81 900, 600 and in
crease its number of employees by $50
and a Vltrided brick plant, which prom
ises 10 employ I'm its initial operations
more than 500 men
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
Last Month Of the world,a Fair.

Three splendid through trains daily
VIA Baltimore & Ohio X. k. Leaving
Washington 1000 a. m. 4:05 y. m, and
1913 night Coach excursions Wednes-
days. November 8, 16, q.
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
Railroad Work.

In addition to these and a horde of
small enterprises that are seeking loca-
tion in Baltimore, the advent OF the
Gould railway, year from now. will
give employment TO at least 900 men in
its yards. at its coal shutes and IN the
eight big vessels now being built Tor it's
cCal trade.
Further comes the mighty task Of re-
builetDg the city. which Will take five
wears. aud the vast amount Of residen-
tial building. which has fallen far be-
hind On account OF the rebuilding
During the week one contractor secured
permits for the construction Of 225 three
story dwellings, and a score OF others
have received permits for building
houses ia blocks Of from 10 70 100
The Washington times., 1904-11-21
Wages Good.

The city itself viii. during the next
three years, expend S6.0OoOJO in. new
dock facilities, 100000 In boulevard
building, 25i0J9e50 IN street improve
ments and passibiy S20. .09QOo9 in he
construction of a sewerage system.
IN a word few communities In. the
country will expend such sums for mu-
nicipal betterment during the time indi-
Gated as Baltimore
Wages are good. better than during the
last twenty years. and. with the excep-
tion of a few isolated trades. which an
told, do not affect 800 men, all is peace
between the unions and the employers.
That this peace viii continue the labor
leaders feel confident and they look for
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Murder Case Dismissed.

At a special term of the Livingston
county circuit court held at Chillico-
the last Monday the murder case of
state against Mrs. Berlinda Quinton
was dismissed. Mrs. Quinton was
charged with the murder of her step
son, John Quinton, several months
ago. The prosecuting attorneys rea-
son for not prosecuting was that there
is no convicting evidence against the
defendant. Mrs. Quinton's attorneys
were G. G. Bigger, of Laclede, F. S.
Hudson, of Chillicothe, and .. A.
House, Of Sumner.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
YOUNG REPUBLICANS TO MEET.
Annual Banquet to be Held in Kansas City
Friday. February 10.

The annual banquet of the Young
Republicans association of Missouri
will be held in Kansas City on Feb
ruary 10. At a meeting Of the exec
utive committee of the association,
held Tuesday in St. Louis, the above
date was decided upon. 1t will be
the greatest banquet given by the as
sociation since it's organization. It
will partake of the nature of gener-
al ratification of the action of the
"Mysterious Stranger" who stepped
into the republican ranks at the No
vember election.
The orators for the event have not
been selected, but an effort will be
made to secure the attendance of SEN
ator Philander c. Knox, former at
torney-general of the United States.
Other speakers Of national reputation
will be invited to attend the banquet.
The executive committee of the
Young Republicans association is
composed Of DR.. E. B. Clements, of
Macon, G. D. Morris, of Trenton, w.
B. c. Brown, of Kansas City, Judge
Seldom P. Spencer, of St. Louis, O. L.
Hayden. of West Plains, Rush G.
Lake, of Kansas City, and w. Cal
Pierce, of Maryville. All were pres
ent Tuesday except Messrs. Pierce
and Hayden. The banquet is usual
ly held on February 12, Lincoln's
birthday. This year that date falls
on Sunday and the banquet was set
two days in advance.
The entire republican membership
in the general assembly will be invit-
ed to attend the banquet. As the as
sembly usually adjourns on Friday
night over Sunday, a big attendance
is anticipated from both the house of
representatives. and the senate. The
newly elected republican state officers
will also be guests of honor
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Renovation imminent.

A sure sign of approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system ls
nervousness, sleeplessness or stomach
upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly
dismember the troublesome causes. It
never fails to tone the stomach, regu-
late the kidneys and bowels, stimu-
late the liver and clarity the blood.
Run down systems benefit particular
ly and all the usual attending aches
vanish under its searching and thor
ough effectiveness. Electric Bitters
is only SOC, and that is returned if it
doesn't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by w. R. Barton, Drug
pist.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
N. E. Church Notes.

Sunday School, 9:45.
Epworth League, $50.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 7 o'clock.
Preaching by the pastor Sunday
morning.
"They have come" "What?" ''The
beautiful line of china and glassware.
"Where?" "At The Model"
An electric light plant is being put
in at Hale. 1t will be operated by
the engine at the Touring mill.
G. E. Wanamaker, who was night
operator here for the past year, has
been made station agent at Mead
vile. During his stay here Mr.
Wanamaker made many friends
among our people who regret his de-
parture.
Hilton wants your produce.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
New Steamship to Cuba.

Commencing November IS, 1904,
the large and modern steamship 'Sar-
atoga," of the Munson Steamship
Line, will ply between Mobile, Ala,
and Havana, Cuba, making the trip
in less than 40 hours. Low rates via
the Mobile & Ohio Railroad. Write
John NJ. Beall, G. P. A., M. & O.
Railroad, St. Louis, for full partic-
uJars.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Bond Proposition Defeated.

In the special election held last
Tuesday the proposition to issue $780,
900 in bonds to build a court house at
Linneus was defeated by nearly one
thousand majority. 1t required
two-thirds vote to carry. The follow
ing table shows how the townships
voted:
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Feed for Sale,

We have the following kinds of
feed for sale: cracked corn, ground
wheat and corn, ground oats and corn,
ground corn, cobs and oats, and new
meal. Will buy all good new corn
we can get. G. E. BRUINS.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Low Rates to Cuba.

Ask Jno. NJ. Beall, G. p. A., Mo-
bile q Ohio Railroad, St. Louis, for
particulars as to the new steamship
service and low rates to Havana.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Notice.

Pay your taxes now and avoid the
rush at the last of the month. A PEN
atty will be added to all taxes that
are not paid by Jan. 1st, 1905.
LEE E. HAMILTON,
Township Collector.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Call and Settle.

Lall ana 9ettte.
1 am making my headquarters at
the office of P. F. Felt, where all
knowing themselves indebted to the
late firm Of Hilton, Libby & Walter
will please call and settle.
CHAs. F. WALTER.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10

Among the bills which will be in
trodueed at this session is Mr.. Over
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Notice to Hunters.

Hunters and all other trespassers
are hereby notified to keep off my
farm. PETER SMITH.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
Bank Statement.

Official Statement of the financial condi-
tion of the Lomax & Standby, Bankers, at
business on the 30th day of November, 1904
RESOURCES.
The Laclede blade., 1904-12-10
HERE AND THERE.
Local Items Of the Week Gathered For the
Busy Blade Readers.

nlgHC CO raise 1uAue W Hake soI1e
needed repairs on the Forker church.
The BLADE received large in
voice of new job stock yesterday from
Chicago and is prepared to print you
anything you lnay need on short
notice.
Pound Bros. have sold the Mead
vile Messenger to G. E. McWilliams,
who has changed the name to the
Linn County Leader. The paper has
been greatly improved.
A new time card went into effect
on the Burlington last Sunday. But
slight changes are made in the time
of mail trains. The revised card will
be found in The BLADE today.
John E. Swanger, of Milan, newly
elected secretary of state, has announ-
ced the appointment of G. N. Stille,
editor of the Unionville Paragraph,
to be clerk in the printers supply de-
partment of his office.
There are rumors atioat at Brook
field that the Burlington and the AL
ton gre not agreeing over the manage
ment of the new Mexico cutoff, and
that the Burlington will build from
Brookfeld to Mexico.
What is known as the Bennett
farm Of 100 acres three miles south
west of Linneus was sold this week to
a Mr.. Bronlee, of Greeley, Colo., the
consideration being $4,000 F. P.
Meeker made the sale.
THE BLADE publishes today the Of
fetal statement of the financial eondi.
ton of the Lomax & Standby bank
ing house. We are pleased to call at
tention to this statement because it
shows our local banking house to be
in sound and fourishing condition
and the deposits reflect the prosperity
and stability of our people.
Thomas D. Mitchell and Miss Sar-
ah E. Harter, both Of Laclede, were
united in marriage at the M. E. par
sonage Tuesday, December 7, 1904,
the Rev. E. L. Robson officiating.
These young people are we'll and fav-
orably known here, the bride being
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. P.
Harter out on Route 2. They will
reside on Mr.. NIitchell's farm near
Eversonville. Their many friends
extend congratulations.
The Laclede public schools are pro-
crossing nicely with an increased at
tendance and interest. The average
daily attendance for November, the
third month Of the term, was 200.
The pupils in every department are
doing good work and seem to be en-
oying their school work as we'll as the
fine weather. The attendance this
year surpasses that Of any previous
year in the history of our schools.
Prof. Sipple and his assistants are to
De congratulated on the rapid ad-
and thorough work that
5 being done in all departments.
The pupils and patrons all seem to be
veil pleased with the school.
The BLADE has a large amount
'ut on subscription that we would
ike to collect this month. There are
ONE few as much as three and five
ears in arrears. These must be paid
It once. We have spent the entire
'roits of the paper the past year for
lew material, and now have a news
'aper and job plant suficientsfor a
own that would give us three times
he amount of business we are now
Ding. Other improvements are con-
emplated that will make THE BLADE
etter in the future than it has ever
cen in the past, for we realize that
% town can grow and keep abreast
{ the times without live nexsnaner.