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The indicator., 1904-10-01

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The indicator., 1904-10-01

9WENB EIHBT PHAYxH8.
D was with hesitation, almost
with fear, that l began with
~ Gwen But even had l been
kSS) able to foresee the endless
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
WAS DUE TO SKY LIGHTS.
Those at Theater Were Wired So
Trey Could Not Open.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE overwhelm
ing mistake OF the Iroquois disaster
was in the condition OF the skylights
and ventilators above the stage"
said Fire Inspector Monroe Fulker.
son yesterday. Had the ventilators
over the stage been opened or the
sky lights not been fastened shut"
he continued, there would have been
no loss of life by fire regardless OF
the asbestos curtain falling to work.
IAN employee of the theater failed
in his duty OF closing the metal re-
fiecting trough and thus blocked the
curtain. But the skylights were
blocked and wired so they could not
open. The heat of the flames finally
broke two panes of the skylight, with
the result that there was instant re-
lief from the deadly draught sweeping
the auditorium. II the skylights had
been entirely opened the flames
would have been diverted from the
auditorium entirely"
That the stage management Of the
Iroquois theater never gave orders
to govern the employees in case OF a
blaze, never instructed them as to
opening or closing ventilators and
never gave them fire drill. was tes-
timony given before Fire Inspector
Fulkerson. The witness was Q. M.
Halves, q scene shifter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE.
Japan VIII Attempt to Secure Modifi-
cation of Russia's Terms.

Japan VIII Attempt to Secure Moditi-
cation of Russia's Terms.
Toxic, Japan, Jan. 9.-The Japanese
government has practically determin-
ed to continue negotiations. 1t is dis
satisfied with Russia's terms but does
not feel warranted in issuing an ulti-
matum or breaking of negotiations
and will make another effort to secure
their modification before resorting to
force
1t is anticipated that the discus
sion will continue few weeks.
st. Petersburg, Jan, 9.-Mr. Kurino,
the Japanese minister, last night au-
thorized the Associated Press to say
that the Japanese government still
was doing everything In its power in
the interests of peace and that all re-
ports about the sending of troops to
Korea were without foundation. Min.
lister Kurino said he thought that the
negotiations had made some progress.
I Paris, Jan. 9.-The Associated Press
learns that in the opinion of the
French government there Is a chance
of avoiding conflict between Russia
and Japan as a result Of concession
Lldu6 Ny nuoSld III ucI idCCot notS.
The dispatches which have come TO
Paris from all quarters have been
most pessimistic, and the hopefulness
of the government is in strong con-
trast with them.
1t appears that Russia's concession
relates to the recognition of the pre-
ponderance Of the interests Of Japan
in Korea This has been the crux Of
the question between the two powers
up to the present moment. Just how
far the concession goes 1t is impos.
sible to learn--but the effect in Toxic,
according to the information obtained
has been more satisfactory than the
press dispatches show, and it Is be-
lieved the negotiations will continue.
The French government denies the
sensational reports to the effect that
1t has ordered division of warships
and troops to China Only one French
ship is under instructions to proceed
to the far east
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
JAPAN CANNOT
GRANT DEMANDS
Last Reports From Far East
Indicate That War Can
not Be Averted.H
AN OMNIBUS SILENCE EXISTS
Both Japan and Russia Prepare for
the Opening Of Hostilities-Diplo-
mats Hold That War Cannot Now
BE Averted.

London, Jan. S.-The Daily Mairs
Toxic correspondent learns that Rus.
STA has made new demands which It
will be impossible for Japan to enter.
tain. ....
The correspondent says that all the
powers are landing troops in Korea
and that the British blue jackets land.
ed at Chemulpo are expected to go to
Seoul Immediately.
Constant kilograms are passing be-
tween M. Pavloff. the Russian minis
ter to Korea, Baron DE Rosen, the
Russian minister to Japan, and Vice
roy Alexieff.
Picking, Jan. S.-General Yuan Shat
Kat, commander-in-chief OF the Chi
nese army and navy. sent his foreign
adviser, Charles DENLY, Jr, to Picking
to investigate the report as to the
probability OF war. Last night Mr..
DENLY reported that according to the
best opinions obtainable, based on di-
plomatic information, war cannot be
averted.
Toxic, Jan. S.--The attitude OF ia
still underlined Premier katsura, the
minister of foreign affairs, the minis.
ter of war, the minister of finance and
the minister Of naval affairs held a
council yesterday afternoon. 1T was
decided. that the cabinet confer with
the older statesmen before deciding
on a course OF procedure. 1t Is mani
fest that the Russian proposals are
unsatisfactory. II Is believed that
Russia will make concessions in one
direction and impose new conditions
in another. The Japanese nation Is
deeply stirred.
Public sentiment favors the aban-
donment of negotiations, believing
them to be useless, and urges resort
to arms.
Paris, Jan. s.-A dispatch to the
Patrie from Constantinople says Rus
STA is negotiating with Turkey to per-
NIT her Black sea fleet, said to con-
sist OF seventy warships, to pass
through the straits of the Dardanelles.
Rumors are in circulation at Mar
settles that French naval division.
composed of the armored cruisers
Kleber, Desaix and Admiral Uabe and
the turret ship Suffern, is about to re-
ceive. orders to sail for the far east.
The reports, however, cannot be con.
firmed here, but there is reason to be-
heye that the naval authorities are
considering the disposition OF the
war SHIPS in the event of a serious
turn in the situation. This Is due
largely to the present small French
naval force in the Pacific, which is
confined to two unimportant vessels.
Washington, Jan. S.-United States
Minister Allen at Seoul, Corea, has
cabled the state department under
yesterdays date that the Russian
marines who were landed at Chem
ulpo, and who were refused transpor-
tation to Seoul over the Japanese
railway, have reached the capital,
marching overland.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
NO NEED FOR LANTERNS.
Conductors New Seldom Carry Thei
Costly 4 iohts In TaLtno TisL.4.

Conductors New Seldom Carry Their
Costly Lights In Taking Tickets.
Modern railroading has driven the
passenger conductors lantern almost
out of use. Two decades ago or less
the pride OF passenger conductor
was his lantern. Then the cars were
not 30 brilliantly illuminated as they
are now, and the ticket taker was
obliged to carry his light on his left
arm In order to see the pasteboards al
he passed through the dimly lighted
car.
Ten or twelve years ago the con.
ductors INDUCED in considerable ex.
travagance In the matter Of lanterns.
Some OF them were gold and silver
plated. The upper part OF the glass
globe was colored blue, and the name
OF the owner was cut in old English
letters. At the meetings Of the con-
ductors' association manufacturers
would arrange great display of cost
ly lights at one Of the hotels In tho
city in which the meeting would be
held. Some of the conceits In tho
lights were unique and the prices
ranged from $25 to ten times that ng-
ure. The glass and the plating were
kept In a highly polished state and
none dared to NEEDLE with this part
Of the ticket puncher's equipment.
Conductors still carry their own
lanterns-that Is they are on the train
ready for use-but there Is nowhere
near the need Of them that formerly
existed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
SURE CURE FOR DRUNKENNESS.
Nothing Equals Five-Foot Wall, Says
One Who Took tho Trestnent.

Nothing Equals Five-Foot Wall, Says
One Who Took tho Treatment.
john @. Capers, the Republican Ma
tionai committeeman from South Car
DINA, told coterie OF Southern
statesmen at the capitol last week
some reflections of an ex-convict, his
client once upon time, about tho
drink habit.
This man was accused of murder
said Mr.. Capers. Il defended him az
diligently as could in the court, and
got him of with a verdict of man
slaughter, for which he was sentenced
to fve-year term in the penitentiary.
He thought himself very fortunate to
escape as well as he did. My client
mad been pretty tough customer. He
had actually drunk constantly for
twenty-five years before the state took
him into It's keeping.
by good behavior he reduced his
sentence several months. AS soon as
the prison doors opened, he came
straight to my Office to express his
thanks for my legal services TO him.
Naturally, after his long confinement,
he was sober as a Judge.
Partner. said he, I have heard
tell great deal about these ERE insti.
tutes for curing drunkenness. For
well nigh to a quarter of century I
was In n permanent state Of intoxica-
ton, but want to say that as drink
eradicator there's nothing equal to
five feet of solid granite wall between
yo'seif and the nearest booze joint"
Washington Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
GIVES go"
Food That Carries One Along.

It's nice TO know OF food that not
only tastes delicious but that puts tho
snap and go into one and supplies
staying power for the day.
A woman says: Il have taken
enough medicine in my time to fur
nish a drug store, but in later and
wiser years I have taken none but
have depended. for the health ! now
enjoy, on suitable and sustaining
food of which keep on hand tested
variety, plain but nourishing.
"Of these my main dependence ia
Grape Nuts, especially II have be-
fore me day of unusual effort eith-
er mental or physical. In this case
/ fortify myself the first thing In the
morning with about 4 teaspoonfuls
of Grape-Nuts moistened with cream
and not much else for breakfast and
the amount OF work | can then carry
through successfully without fatigue
or exhaustion is wonder to those
about me and even to myself.
"Grape-Nuts food Is certainly q
wonderful strengthened and is not q
stimulant, for there is no reaction aft
erwards, but 1t Is sustaining and
strengthening. as | have proved by
long experience" Name given BY
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason four teaspoonfuis
of Grape-Nuts. and cream will add
more strength and carry one further
than plateful Of coarse heavy food
that is nearly all waste. Grape-Nuts
food Is condensed. pre-digested and
delicious. It contains the parts OF
the Wheat and Barley grains that
supply the rebuilding parts for Brain
and Nerve Centers.
Look In each package for . COPY
Of the famous little book. "Ths Roaa
20 MELVILLE"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14

A razorless shave Is a cheap and
desirable luxury. II may be enjoyed
by using a paste invented by DR.. w.
70. Dreyfus, chief chemist at the Belle
vue Hospital. New York City. When
the paste Is applied to the face, al.
lowed to remain there two minutes,
and then washed of, the hair comes
OF with II, leaving a smooth skin.
Siberian railway trains, under new
schedule, cover the distance from
Moscow to Port Arthur. 5,3Ss miles,
In thirteen days. The fare including
sleeper, is $134. The traveller who
wishes to be exclusive can have o
special train of three cars for sl.03
a mile.
A woman In Peltau, Syria, caught
big hare in wire trap. She
smacked her lips in anticipation of a
delicious meal. With handkerchief,
In the corner OF which was tied roll
of bank notes amounting to over a
thousand dollars, she tried to strangle
the animal. but the hare made dash
for liberty, and got away with the
handkerchief and the money.
To prevent the extinction OF the
chamois In the Swiss Alps. q law haa
been passed In Grisonos. Switzerland
prohibiting the shooting Of channels on
tho mountains. A real chamois skin
10 now worth $50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
- - -
ACTIVITY IN MANcHURIA.
Troops Come; Women and chlldre
Are leavlno

Picking, Jan. 11.-Reports from
Manchuria are to the effect that there
Is great military activity there. The
railroads are bringing troops from
Russia and the women and children
at Port Arthur and New Chwang are
preparing to leave. The Russian gen.
eral at New Chwang has been called
TO Port Arthur for service.
Every steamer for Japan Is carry
ing the Japanese from north China
who belong to the reserves.
The Japanese censorship Of mill
:ary news gives opportunity for all
kinds of rumors here, one of which
.s that Japanese troops have been
anded at Fusan, Korea. AS cable
communication with Korea is through
Japan 1t is impossible to obtain reii-
tble news.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
TROOPS ARE GATHERING.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 1.-THE most
reliable news received here is that the
mass of Russian troops In the far east
are concentrated at Vladivostock or
on the northern frontier OF Korea.
A traveller who has lately returned
from the far east estimates that be-
tween 100000 and 100000 soldiers
were In the vicinity of Vladivostock.
He surmised that the Russians will
occupy northern Korea. but thought
that the possible collision was not
imminent for month or more when
taking into consideration distances
and the difficulties OF marching.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
Russia Threatens China.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Tien Tsin
correspondent of the Daily Mail says
that the Russian government has sent
70 the Chinese government a threat
hat Russia would Immediately occupy
Picking should China join forces with
Japan. As result. the grand coun-
ell has advised the throne TO adopt
. policy Of neutrality.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
oLNEY FOR PRESIDENT.
Massachusetts, Democratic State Cen
trail Committee Launches Boom.


trail Committee Launches Boom.
Boston, Jan. 1.-THE democratic
state committee Saturday endorsed
Richard Olney for the presidential
nomination. The endorsement was
embodied in a resolution which was
unanimously adopted after a protract-
ed discussion.
The resolutions, which were pass
ed without a dissenting voice read:
"The democratic state c. mmittee
of Massachusetts, herewith places up
on record it's appreciation of the emf
nent, services rendered the democrat
ic party and the nation by Richard
Olney, and expresses it's firm conf
dence that under his leadership in
the coming presidential campaign i'm
portant New England states will
swing over into the democratic col
umn and the national party will
achieve a sweeping victory, ensuring
a speedy reform of the abuses follow
ing continuance In power of the re-
publican party and re-est1blishment
of those fundamental principles OF
government which that party has de-
liberately and flagrantly violated. To
this end, we invite the cooperation
Of the democrats of New England
and of the nation"
Congressman McNarry, in introduc-
ing the resolutions, eulogized Mr.. Oh
ney in the highest terms. He believ-
ed Mr.. Olney would be strong In Illi-
nois and Connecticut.
In closing, Mr. McNarry said Mr..
Olney would receive the great indie
pendent vote of the country.
Former Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury Charles s. Hamlin also
spoke at length of Mr.. Olney's achiev-
ements as secretary OF state, and
said under his leadership the dem
ocratic party will sweep the country"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
THE BODY WILL LIE IN STATE,
Funeral OF General Gordon viii be
Held at Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 1.-THE remains
of General John B. Gordon. who died
Friday night at his winter home near
Miami, Fla, will reach this city early
next Tuesday. 1t Is stated that the
body will lie In state in the state
house for several days preceding the
funeral.
At a conference between Governor
Terrell and the relatives of General
Gordon, 1t was decided to hold the fu-
neral exercises in the house of repre-
sentatives, when, in conjunction with
the religious exercises. speakers
prominent throughout the south and
veterans of the Confederate army will
deliver elaborate addresses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14

As q result OF a tour OF Inspection
through the Eve theaters at Daven.
port, Fire Chief Fleming pronounced
all unsafe. Members OF the board OF
public works and city electrician who
accompanied the chief. Joined In the
statement that the conditions In some
OF the houses are alarming. The lack
Of a city ordinance governing theater
handicaps the chief, bit special ses.
sion Of the council will be held at once
and extensive improvements ordered.
1t is probable that an order to close
win follow the meeting OF the council,
and that the thoaters will be COM
PEELED to close doors until proper safe
guards have been installed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14

The old battle flags, which Iowa
guards as priceless heirlooms. we're an
object OF solicitude during the recent
fire in the capitol, and Governor Cum
minis directed Adjutant General Byers
to take the responsibility Of their care.
as II Is to the Grand Army veterans
that they have the most precious as
sociations. General Newman gathered
a Gordon OF members OF the q. A. H.,
who stationed themselves before the
Theoretically sealed cases in which
the flags ~ kept, ready to break into
the cases and carry the flags to a
place Of safety should 1t be necessary.
When the second floor was cleared OF
spectators by the police, this band
was allowed to remain, and they stood
at the post until 1t was seen that all
danger was past 1t is fortunate that
It was unnecessary TO remove the
flags from the cases, as many Of them
are so fragile that they would have
suffered great damage even at the rev.
erent hands Of thir old followers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14
REFUSED TO BE INFLUENCED.
How Judge Fortified Himself
Against an Attorneys Argument.

~9d'Vst AT NttoEUSyu fNT8uT1GUt.
Committeeman Robinson of North
Carolina used to be q Judge In the
Tarheel state. Cope Elias, an attor-
'ney of considerable reputation in
those parts. once appeared In q case
before him.
Robinson's mind was fully made up
concerning the judgment to be rem
dered, and he accordingly informed
Elias that no argument was neces-
sary. Notwithstanding this, Elias be-
gan TO argue. Judge Robinson again
informed him that he need not con-
tinue. but again his word was not
needed.
Sheriff" said the Judge. calling
that Official to his desk, have you
any cotton hereabouts?"
The sheriff allowed that there were
several bales of cotton Just outside
the co'thouse and, complying with
instructions, he brought the Judge a
handful of the fluffy staple. The Judge
stuffed wad of II In each Of his ears.
gathered up the legal papers on his
desk, and, beginning to read them
carefully, observed:
Now. Mr.. Elias, you may proceed"
From the Washington Post.
President Roosevelt has tho reputa-
ton of telling every visitor who Is adj
mitted to his presence that he is 'de-
lighted" to see him. A New York
literary man, while waiting for an
audience with the President, scorn-
fully expressed his disbelief of this
habit. He looked chagrined when he
returned from the audience. and to
friends inquiry as to whether
President Roosevelt had expressed
himself as delighted" he replied In
disgust: "Ies-he said It four times
In the four mintes I was with him."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14

Joseph Jefferson caught trespasser
fishing In his weli-stocked lake on his
Louisiana farm. the other day. The
venerable actor went up to him and
called his attention to the fact that
he was fishing In private preserve.
In violation Of the law. The stranger
smiled, sadly. you are mistaken, SIR"
ne replied; "l'm not catching your
fish; Pm feeding them. I haven't
anded one, and my bats nearly all
gone"
During the South African campaign
he British soldiers discovered that
,crdite used to charge cartridges con.
aimed intoxicants, viz, nitro-glycer.
N, gun cotton and vaseline.
The capital of the railroads is more
than FIVE times as great as that of all
the banks.
Mrs. Caffrey-"And how Is that
pretty young widow? Is she recon.
ciled to her loss exactiy?" Mrs.
Malaprop-"No, she amt exactly re-
conciled yet. but they do say she's
got the man picked out"
1t is expressly provided In the con.
stitution of Colombia that when one
state OF the Union shall be at war
with another, or the citizens OF one
state shall be at war among them
selves, the government OF the union
Is required to preserve the strictest
neutrality"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-14

Debt Is the hangman's moose around
prosperity.
or the entire human race II is esti-
mated that 5OO,00O,O00 live in houses,
700 100000 In huts and caves, and
250,O00,000 have virtually no shelter
at all.
The emerald improves In color on
exposure to the light. Pearls kept In
the dark lose their luster, but regain
II on exposure to the sun.
The clam. like the lobster, being
threatened with extinction, the Unit
ed States bureau OF fisheries is en-
Geayoring to propagate II by artificial
culture, with good promise OF sue.
cess.
Within fifty years Russia has 40
uuired new territory which In area 10
larger than the United States.
The cost Of electric current fol
lighting purposes in Berlin Will be re
duced to 40 pfennings Q0c) per kilo
watt hour.
The balance OF trade in our favor
nearly equals and occasionally ex
ceeds that of all other favored ma
tions on the map.
The European pheasant is beiRs
crossed with the Asiatic variety. Ths
result Is a larger bird, much quicker
and stronger on the wing and more
prettily marked.
A Boston girl owns a violin thai
was saved from the great White
Mountain landslide Of 1882. II is o
homely instrument, violin with nc
artistic pedigree. but Miss Helen Da
wilson of West Roxbury has shown
her devotion to II by refusing to ex
change It for q $4,000 instrument.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-12-10
v,anr wan. to Ne KING.

The family life of the reigning house
hold both at Athens and at Deceleia il
said to be exceptionally happy. A story
il told, we'll illustrating the extent to
which democratic feeling has taken hold
even Of the king s sons, tc the effect that
as the children we're paying together
one day they got to talking about what
they were 10 do when they grew up, and
the crown prince said to his brother:
"Oh. George. you be King when you are
grown up; | don't want to-" Neither
did Prince George want TO be king, and
both decided that it was a disagreed BILE
fate. Now one has been at the head of
the Greek fleet, and the other has been
sent in command of the land forces 10
Larissa. recall well that one day
when l was walking along the Odos
Amalias, or Amelia street. with my wife
we saw the crown prince and crown
princess also out promennding on the
street; and what tall, finc-looking fell
low he was!-blond. and very large,
erect, and in uniform.-P vii.
liam 4. Waters. in Chautauquan.