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to bore the tunnels. It was found neces-
sary to build towns along the line, and
thousands Of families were transported to
people these. The entire route Is 1850
miles long, and it was estimated that 1t
would cost O,OOO, 900 rubles, or about
SIS, OOO, 600. but it has already cost sew
eral times that. It was laid, In the FIRST
yard, where the American rule ID 81
pounds, and the latter has had to be sub
stituted. The switches and side-tracka
and many Of the curves have had to be
constructed anew and most Of the bridges.
This last ID serious item. since the rail-
road crosses very many rivers. The most
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freight, or Just 800 times as much. I'm
European Russia the maximum train load
is 500 tons, while on the Trans7Siberian
Railroad it is 500 tons. The published
schedule shows that the best express
trains, which run once q week from Mos
cow to Port Arthur and Vladivostok, run
at the rate OF 1914 miles an hour, and it
takes Is days to make the $500 miles be-
tween Vladiyostok and Moscow. Il
takes two or three days longer to reach
Port Arthur. There are slower passen-
ger trains, which make from eight to 10
miles an hour, or even less OF course,
the freight trains are slower still. Russia
has a peculiar gage, and all their ma
chinery 10 adjusted to that. SO that they
cannot buy in the open markets OF the
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little impression. It is traversed by a
line of single-track railroad, which we are
led to believe was wretchedly constructed
by swindling contractors, who stood in
admit this much, but say that the defects
Of hasty and dishonest construction have
been cured by thorough work since. The
construction of the Trans-Siberian Rail
road proper, from the Volga to the Pa
cific was begun May 8, 1891, after the big
bridge over the Volga was finally built. At
tered which had to be met in
unusual ways. The Russian people were
not suited to much Of the work Of con-
struction, and worlingmeA had to be inn
ported from abroad, particularly Italians,
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Washington, D. c., March IL, 1904.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: 1 note
what you say with reference to The Ma
tionaI Tribune's advocacy Of the Service
Pension Bill now about to be brought be:
fore Congress. There is another bill
which has been presented by several diff
ferent Congressman, in which I am par.
ticuiarIy interested, and which I think
ought to be passed about as soon as any
other-that is, to give a $12 pension and
a per diem compensation to all old ex-
prisoners Of war. This has been brought
before Congress several times in the past,
and ought now to be passed by that body.
The men who rotted In prison, without
shelter, without food, without doctors or
medicines or nursing, all for the Old Flag.
should have such recognition.-J. l..
GAMBLE, Alfred, N. Y.
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THE TRANS.SlBERIAN RAILROAD.

The Longest Railroad In tho World, and
Possibly the Worst Constructed-lts En-.
trems Importance at Present.
The Trans Siberian Railroad is a
highly-important factor, possibly the con.
trolling one. In the present war between
Japan and Russia. II European Russia,
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from November until May, and is prae
tically icebound. Sledging over the ice,
which should be perfect under ordinary
conditions, il rendered almost impossible
by the character Of the ice, which breaks
up into wide assures or crevasses from
TIRES to six feet wide, and sometimes over
q third Of a mile in length. These ill no
with water to the level Of the ice, which
in the course Of from eight to IS days Is
frozen again, only to have the cracking
process begin anew. Statistics as to the
operation Of the road are difficult to OBJ
tain, but It ID known that last year il
carried 100000 tons OF freight and
/ 800 600 passengers, where the Pennsyl
yania Railroad carried Boo. 100000 tons OF
The National tribune., 1904-03-24
The Itch Fiend

That is Salt Rheum or Eczema,-one Of
the outward manifestations Of scrofula.
It comes In itching. burning, oozing, dry.
ing, and scaling patches, on the face, head,
hands, legs or body.
It cannot be cured by outward applicn-
tions,-the blood must be rid Of the Inn
purity to which 1t Is due.
The National tribune., 1904-03-24

Has cured the most persistent and difficult
cases. Accept no substitute for Hoods; no
substitute acts like It.
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dell, James A, Watson. George Edmund
F0rs, Joseph liemenWay, Senator Bur
rows. Asst. Secy. Armstrong, Charles
b. Lands, Henry A, Cooper, Warner
Miller. Elmer y. Burkett, Mrs, Cullom
and Mrs Alger.
RAPPING FOR ORDER,
With three severe raps % the gavel
Acting Chairman Payne called the
convention TO order at 1881 He then
introduced Rev Timothy Frost pastor
Of the First Methodist church of Even
ston, Ill.,, who pronounced the opening
prayer,
senator Scott. ON behalf OF the Chi
cago citizens committee, which coop
Grated with the national committee on
arrangements for the convention, then
presented National Chairman Henry c,
Payne with a handsome guVeL II was
large and made for business. A heavy
gold band was inscribed MT Henry G.
Payne. chairman, Republican National
Committee. 1904"
Mr. Payne expressed his appreciation
of the gift and at once announced that
Secy Elmer Dover, Of the National
committee would read the call of the
convention. Mr. Dover delegated Mr.
Mallory Of Ohio, one Of the reading
clerks. TO do the reading, As he read
a band played on the outside, to some
extent drowning the voice Of the clerk
When he reached the signature Of the
call. M A. Hanna the convention
broke into spontaneous applause ana
cheers.
THE GAVEL,
Chairman Payne recognized Gov. Van
SAINT OF Minnesota, TO present the gaVel
used by the pr-lding officer.
IL was made by the members of the
South Minneapolis high school and he
said had been used nj Republican con-
vcntions I'm Minneapolis, ST LOUIS ana
Philadelphia. He asked the chairman
10 use IL for this convention, whlcn
would nominate that fearless inYincl-
BILE leader, Theodore Roosevelt IL was
the first mention Of the president
name In the convention, ana the oele-
gntes rose az the sound as one man
Cheers rang through the han ard many
men sprang upon their chairs ana
waved hats, banners ana hahuKer-
chiefs.
Aftor the applause had subsidized
chairman Payne, I'm O few words, eN-
pressed thanks for the gavel
ROOT INTRODUCED,
He then said
"Geutlemen Of the convention me
national committee has selected Tor
vour temporary chairman the Hon. Eli
hu Root OF New York
There was great shout from the
convention which was prolonged when
Gov. Odell. OF New York, rose TO move
that the action Of the national COM
mittee he approved lLons ana con-
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cause we have been constant in princi-
pie loyal to our beliefs and faithful to
our promises We are entitled to be be-
iieved and trusted now
WHY ASKED.
We shall ask il because the character
OF the party gives assurance OF good
government A great political organiza-
ton, competent Co govern, is not "A
chance collection Of individuals brought
together for the moment as the shifting
sands are piled up by wind and sea, to
lac swept away, to be formed and re-
formed again IL ls growth. Tradl-
tons and sentiments reaching down
through struggles OF years gone, ana
The stress and heat Of old conflicts. and
the influence of leaders passed away,
ard the ingralned habit OF applying Ak
ga rules OF Interpretation and Of
thought--al give TO a political party
known and inalienable qualities from
which must follow in It's deliberate
judgment and ultimate action like re-
suits for good or bad government. We
do not deny that other parties have
In their membership men OF morality
and patriotism: but we assert with
confidence that above all others, by the
influences which gave Il birth and
have maintained its lfe by the causes
for which It has striyen, the ideals
which II has followed. tho Republican
party as a party has acquired a charac-
ter which makes rs ascendancy the
best guarantee OF a government loyal
TO principle and effective IN execution
Through II more than any other poliu-
cal organization the moral sentiment Of
Amer lea finds expression. IL cannot
depart from the direction " is tonden.
cies From what II has been may be
known certainly what It must be. Not
all OF as rise 10 IT'S standard, not all Of
us are worthy OF It's glorious history
but as a whole this great political or
ganlzation-the party Of Lincoln and
Mckinley -cannot fail TO work In the
spirit Of its past and In loyalty TO
great Ideals,
We shall ask the continued conf
dence OF the people because the cam
dates whom we present are Of proved
competency and patriotism. fitted to MI
the Offices for which they are nOminat-
ed, TO the credit and honor Of our coun-
try
we shall ask It because the present
policies OF our government are heno-
nclal and ought not 20 be Eet aside and
the peoples business Is being well done
and ought not to DE interfered with.
REASON FOR PRIDE,
Have not the American people reason
for "a usfacuon and pride In the con-
duct Of their government since the cleo
ton Of 1900, whom they rendered their
Judgment OF approval upon the first adj
minlstratlon OF President Mckinley;
Have We not had an honest govern
mont? Have not the men selected for
otl{oo hpru mon az good reputation who
BY heir past lives had given evidence
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tinued appause)
Applause greeted Gov, Odel and It
was some moments before the
could nut his motion. 1t was at once
adopted by the contention, Mr.. Root
was greeted with renewed cheers as he
advanced TO the speakers stand.
MIR, Chairman he said, 81 am deep
ly-' Another burst Of cheering cut
him off II am deeply" resumed Mr.
Root, when quiet was restored, and this
time he was permitted to proceed.
PORTRAIT OF ROOSEVELT.
simultaneously with ex-secy. Roots
appearance at the speakers table an
immense oil painting OF President
Roosevelt was unveiled at his right.
The tableau brought forth n burst of
enthusiasm As Mr., Root began TO
speak the picture was removed and the
sole attention Of the immense gathering
was devoted TO the New York states
man. He had hardly struck his stride
when cries OF louder were heard from
far recesses Of the hall. His voice soon
gained power, however and his well
enunciated words rang well through
the still hall.
The more striking sentences OF his
speech were barely applauded. When
ne reviewed IN figures the increase Of
the money OF the country, and an
nOunced the enormous sum OF gold ac-
cumulated, the convention became en-
thusiastlc. An OF these details and
figures Mr. Root pronounced without
reference 10 memorandum He turned
his attention to the administration
regulation OF trusts and when he said
"but no honest Industry has been sup
pressed there was a sound OF APPROX
ing applause. The declara ton that those
corporations which had encroached on
the rights Of the public had been curb
ed 20 an extent never before reached,
also pleased the convention,
Mr. Root threw back the lapels Of his
coat He paced back and forth In a
brief space, on the platform. and en-
forced his words with quiet gestures, in
which his index finger played an i'm
portant part.
Discussing the Cuban question, Mr..
Root read the dispatch from President
Palma TO President Roosevelt when the
island was turned over. IL was the
FIRST time he had mentioned the presl-
dents name. and the convention grasp
ed the opportunity 10 applaud. Short
~ afterWard he brought In the name OF
secy Taft, which was also heartily APP
plauded.
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as, amid round after round Of applause,
and the first cheers to be heard he
worked his way TO the seats OF the In
diana delegation, near the platform.
FIRST ACCIDENT
The first accident to any of the dele
cations resulted In a serious injury TO
William Hodson, an alternate from
Hastings Mimi as he was about ia
enter the convention hall. last as he
alighted from street car on the Wa
bash avenue side Of the building a cab
approached. The horse struck Mr..
Hodson, who was knocked down and
the wheels of the cab passed over his
left leg Just above the ankle, producing
a compound fracture. He was hurried
at once to the emergency hospital IN
the annex to the Coliseum, where his
leg was set and he was then removed
TO st. Luke's hospital, His condition
Is not serious.
When the hands Of the big clock over
the main entrance marked II o'clock,
The floor was filled, but the galleries
held not more than half their capacity.
Another prominent arrival at ms
moment was eX- Gov. Black OF New
York.
ALASKAN DELEGATION.
The Alaskan delegation, carrying to-
tom poles mounted with American
eagles attracted attention and were
greeted with applause.
There was a very small crowd out
side the hall. The arrangements were
such that delegates and spectators
were rapidly admitted and IN an or.
DERBY manner a few bands thar had
led the marching clubs played OUTSIDE
The entrance. but no especial demon
stratlon was made By the small crowd
of spectators who were In the street
some difficulty was experienced IN
seating the delegations and at the noon
hour found Acting Chairman fayne'
gavel I'm hand, waiting patiently Tor lne
delegations to find their places before
calling the convention to ORDER NnuIt-
ly after noon, special messehBeIS VIZ
sent out>through the large nan IN tue
effort to get the DELEGATES seateu' ~.
rose NJ Pennsylvania NJ ne marched
I'm followed by the Pennsylvania dele
gnuon, which was one OF the last to
'''' DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
The space behind the platform was
reserved for distinguished guests ana
among those who occupied these seats
wers Senators Alger Charles Enlull
smith. Gen. Grosyenor, Mural halsleau,
Mrs. John a. Logan, William Nluu.'
smith Jesse Oyerstreet Seey snaW'
Minister 10 Panama Barrett, James A.
Tawney, Senator Dietrich, ~ ~ i'"h'-
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Vladyostok, June 2l,-Lying in the
harbor are the three Russian cruisers
which have just returned from their
successful raid in the japanese sea aud
Straits Of Korea, Vice Admiral Zezo-
brazor took the squadron out June H.
The first day the warships were fog
bound They reached the Korean
Straits June Is and were sighted and
watched by fast three-masted Japa-
nese cruiser on Tsu island the Rus
slams pursued a vessel resembling a
yacht, which escaped in-shore. They
sank the japanese transport ldzuml OF
Kotsu island The Idzumi was bring
ing back invaded soldiers from Port
Dalny, 1906 Of whom were rescued by
one Of the Russian cruisers.
The Japanese transports Hitachl and
Sado were next sighted and soon after
the Htachi, which was filled with
troops, dsregardIng the signal to stop,
put on full speed. The Russian cruisers
thereupon opened fire on the Hitachi,
Gripping her engines aud setting her
decks aname. The japanese refused TO
haul down her flag, Tine vessel was
then seen to heel over and hundreds
of the Japanese jumped INTO the sea.
They were all drowned The Htachl
was then sunk by torpedo
The Sado obeyed the summons TO
stop She carried 1880 coolies for rail
road work in Kore. 4 200 tons OF coal;
1000 tons Of rice; railroad and telegraph
equipment 100 horses and a large
amount Of specie. The specie was
thrown overheard by the purser Be
sides 10 boats, the Sado carried ~ RATS,
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each capable OF carrying 100 men. AZ
soon as the crew 'Was ordered TO leave
the ships the coolies rushed ON deck,
tilled the boats and headed thOm for
the coast Admiral Bezobrnzof gent
boats to the Sado 10 take OF the cap
tain and officers. Capt OguerO, ~ mill
tary officers and three Euglishmen in
the Japanese service came. the others
refusing To leave the ship. The RUS
slams having done everything possible
tu save the lives of those on board
discharged two torpedoes against the
vessel A heavy squall broke at that
time and hid the sinking transport from
view. A three masted Japanese cruiser
witnessed the whole affair. The Rus
slams caught her wireless message TIE
apparatus on the enemys cruiser
worked necessarily and her mesMycs
were recorded on board the Russian
cruisers and We're translated by some
of the Japanese prisoners. one mes-
sage read:
THE Russians are IN the straits,
Run for safety
The Russians yanly tried TO catch
the Japanese cruiser,
The prize court rs certain 20 condemn
the British collier Allant0n, captured
by the Russian squadron during the
raid. She came out az the beginning of
the war and went arOunA ihe cape OF
Good Hope so as TO avoid The squadron
of Vice Admiral Wirenus. and then
engaged In carrying Japanese coal from
Muraron to Sasebo, Japan. The cargo
was nomnally consigned In each case
TO British agents az Hongkong and
Singapore.
The Sado, according 20 Japanese adj
vices, did not founder She was
beached on the east coast OF Oilno isl-
and and was eventually pulled of and
towed to port
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CONTINUED on page 50
NAN PATTERSON,
Enters Formal Plea of Not Guilty
OF Young's Murder.

New York June 2l-A formal plea Of
not guilty was made hy Mrs Nan Pat
tcrs0u today when she was arralgned iu
the court of general sessions charged
with tnt murder of Caesar Young tho
hookmaller At the same time counsel for
Mra Patterson served notice ON the dis
tnct-att0rucy that a motion would pc
made for the court tO direct an early tfitl
FOR the defendant We said mat the phy-
slcai condition of Mrs Patterson WINS
such that ID was "a hardship To kgep her
In prison. aud said no would like Gao have
the trial held IN July. judge Ncwburggr
said no WAS not going TO so next month,
and that n would hardly hc fair 90 ask
another Judge TO hear the case, He sug-
gested that counsel confer and arrange
Tor an early trial
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NOMINATIONS ARE
NOW IN ORDER.

,v, Proceedings Are Termed Curtain Raiser by D'pew
p,.. on Great Scene, but Unusually Quiet One Tor the
o..,.io,-rew Marching Clubs Present-tiOn Elhu Root
cho,O as Temporary Chairman Reviews Achievements OF
Descent Administration at Great Lensh-Candda'cs VIII Not
q. Named Until Thursday According to Program.
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National Republican Convention Meets in Chicago.
OF THE
VICTORIOUS SHIPS.

Three Russian Warshp Back Vadvostok abo After Success
full Raid in The Japanese Sea and Straits Of Korea Story OF
How the Mkados Men Refused to Surrender and How They
Jumped Into the Watey Deep When They Saw That Capture
Was Inevitable Russians Read Wireless Message Which Said,
Run for Safety"
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HON. ELImU ROOT.

Relates ln'Detail Achievements of
Roosevelt Administration.
The responsibility OF government
rests upon the Republican party. The
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BANDS pLAYrn

on an ~, o, ray advanced the streets took
Hylty, "EPp oas bordering upon ac-
6udito,inn,aa 'us played In front of tho
lnv 10 q Party leaders Who bsd n nntS
IembllnS e V9' wait for the hour Of as.
Il the yo, nlled the Hobbies ma y u, as
Wy rooms Of the various Inp S'TlsTa
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MELCOME NOR DEPEW.

Chauncey Nj, Depew was the recipient
Of hearty welcome as he came
through the main entrance on the west
side Of the building. The senator walked
down towards the platform entirely OBJ
livious Of a doorkeeper who did not
know him, and was entering TO learn
II he was properly entitled to the PRIV
lleges of the hall Half way up to the
seats of the New York delegation, Just
I'm the left center Of the left platform,
the senator was overtaken ana made
10 deliver,
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a few minutes before II the Coliseum
resounded with a burst OF applause Il
was the greeting to Henry G. Payne the
acting chairman, ana Elihu Root Of
New York, the temporary chairman
They proceeded at once to the platform
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-06-21

Advertising MIGHT injure business
just as food might iniure a person
but only IL the wrong kind is used.
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As Senator Fairbanks. at the head Of
the Indiana delegation, entered, the
first ovation was rendered.
a smile III w the face Of tina 49, ltor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-28
Expert on
Irrigation

Professor 7. w. Simpson, Of Mel
bourne, Australia. arrived In FL Pasc
recently on his way to Colorado. Mr.
Simpson Is identified with big irri
CATION enterprise in western Austria
liza and is in the United States with
a view Of thoroughly investigating
the plans used here for the reclama
tion Of the arid lands.
Il have visited several sections OF
Arizona said Mr.. Simpson, "espec.
tally the localities around Phoenix.
found that wonders are being accom-.
plished by irrigation and took copious
notes Of the manner in which the land
is being watered. ! also visited the
Mojave valley In California. regard
this latter section as the one In all
this country where the most marvel
GUS results have been accomplished
by irrigation. A desert has been
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-28
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL

The city council held its regular ses.
sion last night all members being
present except Alderman Bunker. The
yexed question Of appointments was
nor brought up. The meeting was
routine In nature for the larger part,
and no business Of great Importance
was done. The city clerk was or
dered 10 make a report OF all unbuilt
sidewalks ordered built by ordinance
OF the last council. The matter OF
the revision Of the rules and regn.
lations was referred 10 special
committee which will act In conjunc.
tion with the mayor and city attor-
ney
The petition Of Ira q. Hazard and
other residents OF Eighth street. and
the petition Of Messrs. sanner & vogt,
residents Of Second and Third street,
were read. Both petitions prayed
the council to order the laying Of wat.
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No Further News.

made to blossom as the rose and
great crops of grain, fruits and veg.
etables are being raised. ! have not
yet investigated the possibilities Of
the lower Rio Grande valley. but from
what ! hear there is every promise
of much being accomplished. | will
go from here to Colorado and from
there to Mexico after have visited
UIah, Idaho and Montana intend
to remain in this country nearly a
year longer before returning home
In western Australia, generally
speaking, but little progress has re.
Gently been made in the way of irri.
cation. The chief difficulty has been
to obtain sufficient water. However,
at considerable depth. plenty Of
water can be secured and the question
that now confronts US Is how 70 raise
il to the surface and utilize II in the
most economical manner.nEl Paso
Times.