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The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
EXPEDITION FOUND NO
TRACE OF BARON TOLL
Boatmen Have Returned After
Searching New Siberia and
Benefits Island.
FEAR EXPLORER IS LOST

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 16.-A dispatch
from Yakutsk. eastern Siberia, dated Jan.
Is. says that boatmen of the expedition
commanded by Lieutenant Kolchak had ar
rived and reported that the efforts of the
expedition TO find Baron Toll on New Siberia
and Bennett island, in the Arctic ocean has
been unsuccessful. Baron Toll left docu-
ments on Bennett island showing that he
turned southwark Nov. s, 1902.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg July 81
OF last year said that the Imperial Acad-
emy of Sciences was beginning TO entertain
serious fears for the Polar explorer, Baron
Toll. from whom nothing had been heard
since he left the yacht Zaria May 21, 1902,
In company with two Yakuts and started
for Bennett island. The Zaria left her win
ter quarters early in June of 1902 to find
Baron Toll and his associate, the zoologist,
Biruliu, but was unsuccessful in its mission
and returned TO the River Lena. Biruliu es-
capped across the ice Three relief parties
were sent out by the academy early In 1903,
one OF them being under command of
Lieutenant Kolshak.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
IS. SPENDING
MILLIONS FOR SUPPLIES

WASHINGTON. Jan. 16.-Secretary Hay
had a conference to-day with the President.
He was followed soon afterward by Repre-
sentative Hit, chairman of the foreign
affairs committee OF the House. The inter-
view between the President and Mr.. Hit
was a prolonged one. Little information
could be obtained either from Secretary
Hay or from Representative Hit. The
State Department is keeping In close touch
with the situation in the far East and II is
understood that the conferences to-day re-
lated to this subject. While the situation
is regarded as serious, no developments of
Importance are expected until Russia has
presented her reply to Japan's latest note.
During the last two weeks 5000, 900 in gold
has arrived at San Francisco from Japan
to pay for food supplies and munitions of
war that have been obtained in this coun-
try. More gold now is en- route from
Japan TO pay for other supplies.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
JAPANESE STEAMSHIPS
TO Be USED AS CRUISERS
Last Voyage of the American
Maru Before Entering the
Auxiliary Navy.
OTHER SHIPS IMPRESSED

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16-The Japanese
liner America Maru which arrived here to-
day from the Orient two days ahead Of
time. is scheduled to sail on her return
trip on Jan. %. She Will take freight and
passengers for japanese ports ano when
her cargo is discharged she will be turned
over to the japanese government to be used
either as transport or as an auxiliary
cruiser. The vessel, which was built about
eight years ago, was fitted with gun mounts
and she could soon be converted into quite
a formidable war vessel. The Nippon Maru
and the HOng-kong Maru, sister ships, are
now in Japanese waters and 1t is understood
that they will remain there and within
the next few days will be under control Of
government officials.
Among the passengers on the America
Maru was Lieut.. Col. A. ID. Dobovsky, of
the Russian army. He had been in Japan
for several months and is his way to
st. Petersburg. He is connected with the
judiciary branch of the army.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
CHAUTAUQUA PLANS
FOR COMING SEASON
Institution Paid $4,000 of Debt
by Subscription at Mid
winter Meeting.

P1TTSBURG. Pa, Jan. 16.-The midwin-
ter meeting of the board of trustees of the
Chautauqua Institution was held this aft
ernoon at the Hotel Schenley, in this city.
The association is no longer known by the
name of Chautauqua Assembly. but is now
the Chautauqua Institution, and the OBJ
ject of to-day's meeting was 10 discuss
plans for extending the scope of the work
10 meet the new conditions. which call for
an enlarged field
During the session the floating debt of
the Chautauqua Institution was cleared by
the raising OF a subscription OF $4,000. 1t
was announced that the rate for season
tickets has been raised from s. to $6. This
is because the sessions are now two weeks
longer than they were several years ago.
The season will open June 80 and continue
for two months.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE
IN BUFFALO STORES
Three Establishments Destroyed or
Damaged-Five Firemen Hurt,
One Seriously.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Jan. 16.-Fire among
the wholesale establishments and ware
houses in the triangular block formed by
the junction Of Pearl and Erie streets to-
day caused a loss estimated at $250.OoO. d.
vided as follows: George Irish Paper Com
pany, 100000; Julius w. Georger. wholesale
hat and cap dealer, SSO.OoO buildings owned
by H w. Eames, 100000; William Hongerer
Company, $4,000. The losses are pretty well
covered by insurance.
Five firemen Were injured. one seriously.
The ten-story brick Dun building. which
forms the apex of the triangle, was not
damaged. The fire started in Georger's
store and communicated TO the George Irish
Paper Company's building and 10 a ware
house used by the Hengerer Company All
three buildings were OF brick, five stories
high and extended through the block from
Pearl 10 Erie street The fire In the Hen
gerer building was checked and the Dun
building was saved
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17

cast for Sunday and Monday:
Indana-Fair on Sunday: warmer in north
and central portions Monday rain; variable
winds.
Illinois-Rain or snow and warmer on
Sunday. Monday fair; variable winds, be-
coming fresh southwest.
Ohio-Fair on Sunday. except snow along
the lake shore. Monday snow or rain, with
rising temperature; fresh southwest to west
winds.
Lower Michigan-Snow Sunday. Mon
day fair; fresh to brisk northwest winds, di-
minishing.
wisconsin-Fair on Sunday; warmer in
west portion Monday fair and warmer;
Variable winds. becoming fresh southeast.
Minnesota-Fair on Sunday, preceded by
snow in south and west portions. Mon
day fair; variable winds.
North Dakota-Snow on Sunday, with ris-
ing temperature. Monday fair.
South Dakota-SnOw Sunday. Mon
day fsdr.
Nebraska-Fair on Sunday, except snow
In north and east portion. Monday fair.
Kansas-Fair on Sunday and Monday.
Iowa-Snow on Sunday, with rising tenn
perature. Monday fair.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
PLUMMER AND HIS
WIFE SURRENDERED
Couple Who Terrorized Kelliher,
on the Minnesota Border,
Forced to Leave Town.

BLACK DUCK, Mimi. Jan. 16.-Word
has just been received from Kelliher. the
new town on the international border north
of here, that William Plummer and his
wife, who drove the proprietor and in
mates of a gambling resort out of the
place at the muzzles of their guns Thurs
day night and who held the place against
q posse of citizens, surrendered to-day.
They were taken before a justice of the
peace and given the alternative of paying
SO. all the money they had, and at once
leaving town, or waiting until the arrival
of the sheriff. They decided TO leave.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
BRITON.S THINK VAR
IS ALMOST CERTAIN

LONDON. Jan. 1s.-In the opinion of the
British government. the end of this week
does not mark any change in the far East
ern crisis which more than ever keeps Dip
Iomatfc circles in London in a state OF
anxiety. The latest, and. If it had been
true, the most serious, statement. namely,
that Russia intended to risk sending her
Black sea feet through the Dardanelles. re-
ceived to-day a positive denial from the
Foreign Office. Baron Hayashi. the Japan
ese minister, visited Downing street and was
told that, after making minute inquiries,
the British authorities were convinced that
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17

then Japan will be brought into the position
OF making war because Russia does not
keep her promises. Moreover. 10 is contend
Cd in the highest circles that II Japan IS not
willing 10 accept IN good faith Russia's pre-
vious promises concerning Manchuria and
the general principle OF the open door, why
IS japan asking for more promises from
Russia Finally, the diplomat summed up his
statements OF the ofsciaf opinion here by
saying that Japans claims are considered 70
have reached an extreme which IS not likely
10 receive favorable consideration from Rus
STA and that at the same time this does not
give japan moral justification to resort 10
war.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
NATIONAL SOCIALIST
COMMITTEE MEETS
Arranging for Convention in Chi
cago Next May-Referendum
Vote Carried.

OMAHA, Neb.. Jan. 16.-The National So
cialist committee is holding a meeting at
its headquarters in this city, those present
being Barney Berlyn, of Chicago John NJ
Work, of Des Moines; S. NJ. Reynolds, of
Terre Haute, and Victor l.. Berger, Of Mil
waukee. The committee will be in session
several days and will prepare for the
national convention and the coming Of the
presidential campaign.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
VATTCAN DISPOSED TO
RESPECT FRANCES WISH
Pope Not Satisfied, However, with
Bishops Chosen by France for
Five Vacant Sees.

ROME. Jan. 16.-The note of the French
government to the Vatican regarding the
appointment of bishops to five vacant
French sees seems designed to produce the
desired effect. there being now tendency
on the part of the Vatican to agree to the
principle of the appointment Disagreement
continues, however, over the prelates whom
France proposes for the vacant sees.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Failure of an Iowa pank.

MT AYR Ia. Jan. 16.-The Citizens
Bank of Mt Ayr, owned by Day Dunning
made a general assignment to-day TO John
Patterson, county treasurer. Assets and
liabilities are not Obtainabe, but number
of depositors had from $1,000 to $4,000 each
in the bank. Dunning is a heavy land
owner and a decline in prices is thought to
be responsible for the failure
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Arrivals at Port Arthur.

PORT ARTHUR, Jan. 16-The Ekaterino-
slav and Kasan, belonging to fhe Russian
volunteer fleet, arrived to-day. Statements
from Constantinople regarding the desire
OF the Russian Black sea fleet to pass the
Dardanelles are fatty denied in competent
quarters here.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
BoodIer at Work Tying Brooms.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Alderman John j.
Brennan. of the Eighteeth ward, sentenced
to one year in the House of Correction for
completely In election frauds, was put to
work to-day tying up bundles of brooms in
the shop division OF the broom department.
He was attired in the regulation prison suit
OF blue and his hair and mustache had
been trimmed. With Brennan 157 other men
were working. both colored and white.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Fireman and Brakeman Hurt.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16.-At Woosley
New, to-day a Southern Pacific train and
the east-bound Atlantic express the latter
running twenty miles an hour. met head-on
The fireman and brakeman on the freight
train were injured and both engines were
badly damaged. None of the passengers
was hurt.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Colonel Lynch to he Released.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Weekly Dispatch
says that Col. Arthur Lynch. who COM
manded the Irish brigade against the Brit
ish forces during the in South Africa
and who was afterwards convicted Of trea-
son and sentenced TO Imprisonment for life,
will be liberated at an early day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
TWO DEATHS RESULT.
Rigid Investigation Into the De
troit Crossing Accident.


DETROIT, Mich. Jan. 16.-Miss Ethel
T. Gould died to-day at st. Mary's Hos
pltal from the injuries she received in the
collision last night between a Grand Trunk
passenger train and an outbound Michi-
gan line trolley at the De Quindre-
street crossing on Gratiot avenue
Gateman A. l.. Butler, who had charge
of the crossing gates, and Conductor Will
lam Cowan, of the trolley car, retained
by the police, pending the result of the ex-
animation to determine the responsibility
for the accident. Motorman John Haugh
was also taken into custody. The men
were thoroughly examined by the prose-
cutting attorney with the assistance Of
Police Judge Whelan. The motorman was
released.
The second death has occurred among
the victims of the collision, that of Fred
erick Opifcions, whose ribs were fractured,
puncturing his lungs.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17

SAUK CENTER, Mimi, Jan. ia local
manufacturing concern has received an or
der from the Russian government for 1000
wagons, to be shipped for the most part di-
rectly 10 Omaha and forwarded from there
with consignments of wheat and meats re-
Gently bought in that city. Five hundred of
the wagons are ready.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Life Sentence for Murder.

PINEVILLE, KY, Jan. I6.-"General'
Turner, of "Quarterhouse" fame, was to-
day found guilty of completely in the muir
der of two deputy sheriffs and sentenced TO
life imprisonment at Frankfort The depu-
ties were killed in a charge on the Turner
house near Middlesboro.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17

OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. 16.-Twenty-three
men have been arrested so far over the
Mountain Park, Snyder township fight, in
which half a dozen of them were wounded.
Jan. %. 1t is believed that further trou-
BILE will enSue.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Korean Ministers Resign.

LONDON, Jan. ia special dispatch
from Seoul says that vi Tochai, foreign
minister, and Kim Kiou Hong minister OF
the interior, have resigned. They will be
succeeded by men of pro-Japanese senti-
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Mme. CaI.e saiI- tor New YORK.

HAVRE. Jan. 16.-Mme Emma Calve. the
singer. is n passenger on the steamship La
Touraine. which sailed for New York.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-17
Local Observations on Saturday.

Bar. TIL. R.H. Wind. Weather.Pre.
a. m..@.sS % 81 West. Cloudy. 0
D. m. .3022 % y West. Clear. o
Maximum temperature, sc: minimum tenn
perature, p.
Comparative statement of mean tempera-
ture and total Precipitation on Jan. 16;
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
REPUBLICANS
RATIFIED
Hon. J. E. Swanser and Others Addressed a
Large Audience at Opera House
Thursday Night.

The ratification held by the repub-
licans Thursday evening was the big
gest political meeting ever held in
| Laclede.
The anvils began booming early in
the evening and the Laclede drum
corps made stirring and patriotic
music.
The streets were soon thronged
with happy and joyous people from
almost every part of the county, and
when Mayor E. B. Allen raped for
order the opera house was filled till
there wasn't standing room. Hon. A.
c. PettJohn, representative. elect, was
introduced as chairman of the meet
ing, and his appearance called forth
vigorous applause.
Short but patriotic and stirring
speeches were made by Rev. Grant
Robbins, of Brookfeld; Hon. Fred
Hudson, Of Chillicothe; Hon. c. d.
Morris, of Trenton; Judge R. M. Tun-
nell, of Brookfeld; Editor C. w.
Northcott, of Sumner; Rev. G.. Allen,
Of Laclede; Presiding Elder Burris,
Of Brookfeld; Editor D. B. Ormiston,
of Linneus; and Hon. J. f. Swanger,
secretary Of state-elect, of Milan.
While they were all good and pleas
ed the audience, the speech of Mr..
Swanger was the feature of the even
ing. The people Of Linn county
would rather hear John Swanger than
any other man who ever campaigned
Miss ouri, and it is the same the state
over. He is eloquent and able, and
says things that encourage people to
strive for higher ideals in politics and
government. The BLADE predicts
that Mr.. Swanger will be one of the
most competent and popular officials
this state ever had, and in his efforts
along that line he has the best wishes
of his many Linn county friends.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Farm Lands in Texas.

We are advertising invest
Texas because we can offer the farmer
or investor greater results for his mon
ey than he can get anywhere else un-
der the sun.
High prairie lands with luxuri-
Gus growth of grass and deep rich soil
that will grow all kinds of grain and
feed stuffs, sell today at from s4.00 to
$500 per acre.
The records will show that these
lands are advancing 25 per cent each
year. What better investment could
you wish?" Why buy government
bonds at 3 per cent? Lands are just
as safe. Join our excursion on Nov.
%, Dec. and 20, or ask S. j. Mad
dox, Thos. P. Wilkinson or Tony
Hayes, reliable Linn county gentle
men who have been there and will
verify our statements. Come and see
or write us for further information.
GEO. w. BAILEY,
Brookfeld, Mo.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
A Course in Stock Judging.

The Missouri Agricultural College
has decided to offer course in stock
judging during January and Februa-
ry for the benefit Of farmers who want
to learn the more important problems
connected with this important subject.
The course will have nothing to do
with science for sciences sake but
only in so far as science will help
solve practical problems will it be
considered. Long-winded discussions
and fine-spun theories will be relegat-
ed to the background. instruction
will 60 straight to the kernel of the
subject by the shortest cut and the
fewest possible words. In short, the
course will be arranged for busy stock
men who have no time for frills.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Kemp's Novelty Co.

Prof. Kemp's Novelty Co., an en-
tertainment of mirth, mystery and
merriment. A high-class exhibition
for ladies and gentlemen, at opera
house Nov. % and %. Among the
many features is Master Hollace Met
calf, the nine year old boy wonder on
the violin, playing the highest grade
of music of his age in America.
An entertainment of the highest
class of acrobats, jugglers, singers and
dancers, musicians and sketch and
character change artists. If you are
looking for genuine amusement and
wish to see something new under the
sun, come. Prices, 10, % and 80
cents
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
A Linn County Winner.

From Trenton RepublcanTribune.
r. S. Kathan, just elected prosecut-
ing attorney Of Linn county, is the
guest of his brother, E. G. Kathan, in
Trenton. Mr.. Kathan was one of the
republicans that went into office in
the recent republican landslide, every
place but that of sheriff being filled
by a republican. Ordinarily demo-
cratic, Linn county this year showed
a nice margin for Roosevelt.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Disastrous Wrecks

Carelessness is responsible for many
a railway wreck and the same causes
are milking human wrecks of sufferers
from throat and lung troubles. But
since the advent of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, even the worst cases can
be cured, and hopeless resignation is
No longer necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg,
of Dorchester, Mass, is one of many
whose life was saved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery. This great remedy
is guaranteed for all throat and lung
diseases by w. r. Barton, druggist.
Price SOC and s1.00. Trial bottles
free.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Fuckers Majority.

The democratic majority in this, the
second congressional district, is grad
ually being whitfield down. Eight
years ago it was 5000; four years ago
it was 6,456; two years ago it was f.
$50, and this year Rucker is elected
by only 2,426. This year he lost
Livingston county by IS, Linn by
3Os, Carroll by 228 and Grundy by
1918. He carried Monroe by 290O,
Randolph by 29S, Sullivan by 20 and
Charlton, his home county, by 1912.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Great PIay by a Great Company.

King-Perkins Company in cold
Farmer Hopkins" will appear at the
opera house on Friday, Dec. 16. No
more pleasing theatrical announce
ment can be made, none more sure to
attract theatre patrons. This compa-
ny's productions have gone from good
to better and are said to have reached
best.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Not a Sick Day Since.

Il was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. l tried all sorts of
medicines, none of which relieved me.
One day | saw an ad. ofyour Electric
Bitters and determined to try that.
After taking few doses l felt reliev-
ed, and soon thereafter was entirely
cured, and have not seen a sick day
since. Neighbors of mine have been
cured of rheumatism, neuralgia, liver
and kidney troubles and general de-
bility." This is what B. F. Bass, of
Fremont, N. c., writes. Only SOC, at
w. R. Barton's.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
N. E. Church Notes.

Sunday schoq', 9:45.
Epworth League, $50.
Preaching Saturday evening and
Sunday morning by the Presiding Ell
der.
Preaching Sunday evening by
the pastor.
Quarterly meeting Saturday and
Sunday, Nov. 1920.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at Z clock.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Constipation.

Health is absolutely impossible, if
constipation be present. Many seri-
GUS cases Of liver and kidney COM
plant have sprung from neglected
constipation. Such a deplorable con-
dition is unnecessary. There is a
cure for it. Herbine will speedily
remedy matters. c. A. Lindsay, P.
NJ, Bronson, Fla, writes, Feb. IL,
1902: Having tried Herbine, 1 find
it q fine medicine for constipation"
Soc bottle at DR.. J. T. Stephenson's.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
Doesn't Respect Old Age.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
Just the contrary in the case of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They cut of
maladies no matter how severe and ir-
respective of old age. Dyspepsia,
Jaundice, Fever, Constipation all
yield to this perfect pill. 25c, at W.
r. Barton's drug store.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
wALBRlDGE FAv0Rs NIEDRINGnAUs.
Urges His Friends to Support State Chairman
for United States Senator.

Republican victory in Missouri.
brought about by the general approx
al of President Roosevelt's admins.
tration; an excellent state ticket; par.
ty harmony and the efficient manage
ment OF the state campaign has plac.
ed upon the party the responsibility
of choosing United States senator to
succeed Senator Cockrell.
The republican majority in the leg
islature will of course consider this
question with the intention of sending
to the senate, to represent this great
state, a man of dignity and ability,
who understands the needs of all the
people Ct the state and will as worthl-
ly represent it as distinguished gen.
tleman who is to retire has done.
The new republican Missouri will
be Judged by the character Of the re-
publican senator and there will un-
doubtedly be the most careful deliber-
alton on the question by the members
of the legislature before they make
up their minds.
Considering the situation with the
belief that the state should be repre-
sented in the senate with honor, with
dignity and with ability, I hope that
my friends in the legislature and
throughout the state will favor the
election of Thomas K. Niedringhaus,
of St. Louis. Mr.. Niedringhaus has
shown the most marked capacity as
manager of the republican campaign
in the state. He has been in public
life in St. Louis before this campaign,
for many years as an adviser and dir
ector of republican campaigns. His
work has always been on a high
plane and his party policies have been
always correct. He has never sought
Office. He is man successful in his
own business and will know how to
encourage the industrial and agricul-
tural activities Of the state.
Personally, feel very warmly for
Mr.. Niedringhaus. He has been my
friend for years, AID l realize that he
made great personal sacrifice, at my
earnest request, to conduct this sue
cessful party campaign. Aside from
this, I believe I can look at the man
fairly, and am confident that Missouri
will feel gratifed by the way he will
represent the state in the senate.
G.. P. WALBRIDGE.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-11-19
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 M. Beall, G. P. A., M. & O.
Railroad, St. Louis, for full partic-
uIars,