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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
RUSSIAN ADHiRAi'S VIEWS.
Japau's Commercial Loss By Mobiliz atom
Steamers.

ST. Petersburg (By Cable).-An Ad
miral who is influential in the councils
of the empire was interviewed as fol
lows:
The enormous loss which the COM
merce OF Japan is sustaining as result
of the mobilization OF steamship ioi
transport service probably accounts iei
the impotence the Japanese are dis
playing over the delay in the Russian
reply, but this reply will go to Toxic
next week 1t will be so concil;atorJ
that | do not foresee other than
peaceful settlement. although it is di.
hcult to feel certain in this respec
because OF the erratic course OF the Jap.
anese government during the Later
stages of the negotiations Japan ha:
increased her demands while the nego-
tiations were still in progress by IN
sisting upon treaty recognition OF the
Chinese society in Manchuria. Russia
has declared her intention not to annex
Manchuria, therefore why comply with
a demand that is tantarount to hui
initiating reiteraton of former volun
tary declaration?
1t is undeniablc that the attitude Of
Japan is causing irritation in St. Pc
tersburg, and that feeling OF impa-
tience is growing throughout Russia.
1t is hard to account for Japan's persist
ent AGGRESSIVE but this must be at
tributable to the ircendiary influence OF
the Japanese press. which is acting
under foreign inspiration. The Japa-
nese government must know it stands
no chance of defeating Russia, while
Japan has much to lose ii Russia is
forced back against the wall.
Should Japan proceed to hostilities
her first objective probably would be
the cutting of the Siberian Railroad,
for which purpose she would land
troops in Korea She could not, how
ever, land more than 10000 men, and
Russia has an equal number OF men in
Manchuria to meet this attack. which
l think would be quickly repulsed
do not believe in naval war The
Russian warships would make it i'm
possible for the Japanese to endanger
Port Arthur. But, let me repeat, war
is improbable"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
DEMONSTRATION N TURKISH WATER +.
U. s. European Squadron After Maneuve.s
to Re urn There Reinforced.

Washington. D. c. (SpeciaD.-The
European Squadron. composed OF the
Brooklyn, at Alexandria; the San Fran
cisco, at Beirut; the Machias, on her
way to Port Said, and the collier Alex
ander, at Alexandria, have been ordered
to sail for Culebra to join i'll the COM
bned naval maneuvers about to ensue.
1t is stated i'll official circles that this
withdrawal OF the fleet from Turkish
waters is but temporary, and at the
conclusion OF the maneuvers it will re-
turn strongly reinforced and prepared
to make more vigorous demonstra-
ton.
There has been some evidence OF late
that the presence OF these American
warships in Turkish waters was never
relished i'll the Turkish government,
but the reason assigned for the with
drawal is said to be the desire to make
the maneuvers as impressive as possi-
Bile. and that it is not caused by any
request from the Turkish government.
lust why the European Squadron is to
return strongly reinforced is not ex-
planned
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
MRS. MAVERICK REPORTED FREE.
Powerful lnfIu.nces Exerted for Her Release
Widespread Sympathy.

London (By Cable).--Lloyd's Weekly
Newspaper says that Mrs. Florence May
brick the American woman who was
serving life sentence on the cnarge of
having poisoned her husband, was re-
leased from the Aylesbury female con-
Wet prison at GAS o'clock on the morn-
ing of January rs on special license. Her
mother. the paper says, had visited her
Saturday, January %. and evidently was
the bearer OF important news. The gov.
ernor of the prison on Sunday conferred
with the prison officials with view to
arranging for the departure of the pris-
oner which was carried out very quietly.
Mrs. Maybrick. the paper concludes,
during the last few months in prison,
was employed in the lightest work as
a reward for good conduct
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
NEW BECHTEL CLUES
Police Sergeant Expects Solution Of
Murder Mystery.
TRACES THE CRIME TO A RESORT.
iir. Krauss Is Next to Certain That the Girl
Was Killed at Resort on the Outskirts Of
the City-She Was Followed Thither BY
Her Jealous Admrer, He Says, There the
Mortal, Wounds We're Inflicted.

Allentown, Pa. Observation-Disclosures
derer and all the details OF the mysteri-
GUS tragedy are promised this week.
according to the statement of one oil
the officers at work on the case under
the direction OF Capt. Jas. L. Schaadt,
counsel for the Bechtel family.
This officer is Sergeant Edwin w.
knauss, of the local police, who, from
the hour Mabel's body was found in
the areaway of her home, chung to TIE
theory that the girl was. not killed at
her home. His views aresnow support
ed by more than 90 per cent. OF the
people here. When the murder was
discovered Sergeant Knauss was one of
the first officers on the ground and it
was not long before he left the home
OF the Bechtels and began to look i'll
other directions for cl,es The Ser
geant said:
The Bechtel mystery is nearer solu-
ton now than most persons think and,
suspicion is~free from the law, we pro-
pose to show the truth. We have es-
tablished the motive for the crime.
We can show that only two days be-
fore she was killed Mabel was threat
ened that if she did not marry a GER
tain young man she world not marry
anybody else. We can prove by reputa-
bic witnesses that the young man de-
daI H,,a tla W
night OF the tragedy, but that he did
not see Mabel then That night in
stead of being in bed at o'clock, as
members OF his family said. he was seen
on the street shortly before II O'Clock,
friend
Thus far there is not a flaw in Our
theories, but the rest is based upon in
ferences supported by some strong
proof that is becoming stronger every
day The man whom we suspect has
given us accounts OF his movements
after II o'clock OF the night that pre-
ceded the finding of the girls body in
the alley and this is the feature OF the
case we are now trying to clear up.
Sergeant Knauss added that he is
next to certain that the girl was killed
at resort on the outskirts of the city.
She was followed thither by her jealous
admirer, he says. there the mortal
wounds were inflicted and later the dy-
ing girl was taken home in hack.
I'VE have scattering pieces OF evi-
dence on these points, added Sergeant
Knauss, but i'll few days we expect
to have the whole story and witnesses
to prove it
District ATTORNEY I icht enwal liner
cllaracterizes the new theories OF the
friends OF the Bechtels as a. scheme to
create public sentiment in favor OF
them and he sarcastically remarked:
IF those people who say they know
Mabels murderer, don't soon reveal it,
| will have them indicted as accessories
after the fact to the murder for conceal
ing the perpetrators of the crime, In
connection with the agitation of the
BechteIs there is promise of another
scandal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
HON. WILLIAM c. WHITNEY
Former Secretary of the Navy Suddenly
Expires.
WAS A GREAT SHOCK TO FRIENDS.
Noted New York Millionaire Taken III at the
Opera Last Frlday-Was Operated Upon
for Appendicitis, and Preparations were
Being Made for Second Operation when
Death Came.

New York (SpeciaD William Col
Inns Whitney, former Secretary OF the
Navy. died a few minutes after 4 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon at his home, 81
Fifth avenue He died while under the
influence of ether administered prepar-
atory to second operation for appen-
dicitis. By his bedside were his son,
Henry Payne Whitney, and his daugh-
ter, Dorothy Whitney, as well as DR..
William T. Bull. the chief surgeon in
attendance
Mr.. Whitney was taken i'll Friday
night at a performance of "Rigoletto,' =
at the Metropolitan Opera House, and
had to leave before the opera ended.
Dr. Walter B. James, the Whitney fam
lily physician, was summoned and found
that the condition Of the patient was
such that after consultation an opera
ton was decided upon and was per-
formed sby Dr. Bull. The patient raj.
lied so well that it was fully believed
he would recover.
Mr.. Whitney's condition was very
grave, however, on Sunday and Mon
day, and at consultation held the con-
clusion was reached that the only hope
for the patient lay in second opera
ton
A bulletin issued in the morning stat
ed that there had been a slight i'm
provement in the patients condition,
but shortly before 3 o'clock alarming
symptoms were noted, and hurried
preparations were made for second
operation Mr.. Whitney was placed
under the influence OF ether, but
whether the operation was proceeded
with or not is unknown.
When the physicians perceived that
the patient was in danger OF death,
Harry Payne Whitney and Dorothy
Whitney were immediately notified.
They fastened to the side Of their
father, and in Jew minutes he had
breathed his last Oxygen was used.
and all the skill OF the physicians and
surgeons brought into play to save the
life of the distinguished patient, but
to no avail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Hospitals Under Fan.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-Building Com
missioner Williams has notified those in
charge oil eight prominent hospitals
that they must receive no new patients
in their institutions until certain speci-
fed changes are made. The hospitals
involved are the Englewood, the Post
Graduate, the West Side. the Chicago
Womans, the Homeopathic, the Elmer
gency. the Baptist and the Herring Med
zeal College. In issuing orders that
no new patients be admitted into these
hospitals ! feel that am giving a
reasonable time for the alteration work,
which in some cases is not heavy"
Commissioner Williams said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
MILITARY HoNoRs FOR AMBASSADORS.
Will Be Requested of Unt.d Safes When Re-
cciyed by Presiden'.

: Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD..-Be-
cause OF the precedent established by
meeting Governor Taft with troop
of cavalry and according to Mr.. Root,
the retiring secretary, the same honor
when he left Washington, it is learned
that the same courtesy will be requested
of this government when the next am
bassador is received i'm Audience for
the first time by the President. This
is the custom observed in other coun-
tries, and lit is understood that Ameri-
can ambassadors abroad always have
insisted on full military honors. 1t ap-
pears that the late Lord Panncefote, the
first ambassador appointed at Wash
ington, neglected to draw Up with the
State Department the usual protocol
providing for the reception OF ambas-
sailors. Such convention is felt BY
nxpats. TO be highly desirable. 1t
Il that although the request for
(ftary honors Tor the next ambassa-
dor who shall be presented will e,na-
nate from his own government. the re-
quest will have the Endorsement and
support OF all the governments repre-
scented by ambassadors here. and it is
believed by diplomats will not meet OBJ
lection from the government OF the
United States
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
TERRIBLE CRIME SHOCKS ROANOKE.
coIored Man Tries to Kill a Mother aui fer
Child.

Roanole VI (Snec;an -The wife
ana 'hree-year-oid daughter OF neorge
P. Shields are in dying condition as a
result of a murderous assault made upon
them bv. an rnknown negro It was one
y
OF the most 1earlui crimes ever com
mitted in this city.
When MIR. Shields. who is a we'll
't.,ov,,, vo,,,,, h,,s;rss mo-, ra,cbed he
NAc"- '9s''s BUSINESS '''""'
residence IN Inc center OF the Town at
noon for luncheon, he discovered his
three-yearol daughter Mildred lying
on the floor of the reception nall in a
pool of blood.
The child was still alive, and the father
placed her on a lounge and began a
search for his wife In the dining room
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
SHARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Montana Supreme Court reyers-
ed the decision OF Judge Clancy which
tied up the Boston and Montana Cop
per dividends.
Joseph Mennier. who stabbed Mrs.
]. +. Seville to death in Detroit. Mich,
was sentenced to prison for life.
Business reverses led Abraham Nj,
Bank. a New York cotton merchant,
to commit suicide.
Carriage and wagon workers to the
number OF 1000 were locked out in Chi
cago.
. Henry w. Miller. president of the
Morris County Savings Bank, died IN
Morristown, N. J.. aged o5 years. He
was graduate of the Naval Academy
and served through the Civil War.
A county Judge and officials of the
federal court were arrested on the charge
of conspiring with Charles Cunningham,
the sheep king OF Umatila county tic
.defraud the government.
Mrs Mamie Bryan, sister of William
J. Bryan, died in Lincoln, Neb., before
hard to reach her bedside before death
interviewed.
Anna Renders, New York school
note to a boy, died from the effects OF
carbolic acid she drank.
A party OF 20 students from the Uni
versity of Chicago sailed from Boston
on the steamer Canopic on a pilgrimage
TO the Holy Land.
Oscar T. Crosby, the American ex-
plorer. who has completed tour OF
Central Asia, including parts of Turke-
stan and Tibet. declares that China is
now threatened by her rear door, and
the United States, which is interested in
the integrity of China, must keep watch
i'll that direction.
Two years imprisonment and perpet-
ual exile was the sentence imposed on
Moscow student who~stFuck Rus--a
general. r--"'
The anniversary of the execution OF
Charles l. of England was observed III
London and Boston.
ylNkey has notified Austria and Rus
sia that the Macedonian committee have
arranged with the Albanians to have
them kill every foreign officer sent tp
rcorganize the gendarmes.
1t is reported that the Emperor OF
Korea has determined 10 seek the pro-
lection OF the United States embassy
Il necessary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
In the Dep artmeuts.

Attorney General Knox has submit
ted in answer to Senate inquiry a
statement declaring that he considers
the proposed amendment to the Inter
state Commerce and Antitrust Law to
be unwise.
William H. Taft, of Ohio. took the
oath of Office as secretary OF war in
the presence OF several members OF
the Cabinet, the general staff and a
number of personal friends.
Representative Hearst, OF New York.
introduced bill to give circuit courts
in the United States jurisdiction in
suits brought under the Sherman Anti
trust Law.
There was lively colloquy in the
House on the Panama question be-
tween Mr.. Thayer, of Massachusetts,
and General Grosvenor, OF Ohio.
In the Senate Mr.. Dietrich made a
request for an investigation by a COM
mittee of the charges against him
and his request was granted.
Minister Thompson has secured from
Brazil p eferential rates on number OF
American staple products.
Secretary Moody in statement to
the House Committee on. Naval, Al
fairs declares that the passage OF the
Hale Bill will remedy the trouble IN
regard to the shipment OF supplies III
foreign vessels.
w. d. Hunter, agent of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture, in an emergency
bulletin, announces that there is no
hope that the boil weevil will ever be
ex.errainated
A PROPOSAL has been made that the
next new ambassador received by the
President will be accorded military
honors, as is customary in European
countries.
By amending the rules OF the House
the resident commissioner to Congress
from Porto Rico was given authority
equal to that OF delegate from ter
ritory.
The Senate adopted resolution call
ing on President Roosevelt for any adj
ditional facts bearing on the Panama
matter that have not yet been communi-
Gated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
LIVEWASHiNGTON AFFAIRS
Significant Action Of DR.. Herran cSiom'
bian Charge.
To Kill Germs on Money.

DR.. Thomas Darlington, president OF
the New York Board of Health, ap-
peared before the House Committee on
Banking and Currency and heartily in
dorsed pending legislation for clean
money"
Dr. Darlington had begun an inves-
tigation to ascertain scientifically that
old bills transmit disease germs. Should
these experiments show money in use
in New York city is loaded with dis
ease germs, Dr. Darlington said, he will
formulate plan for its daily or weekly
sterilization He believes that good
will result to the health of the city by
getting the money from the great ar
teries OF trade, such as the street-car
companies and the great retail stores,
and putting it through gerin-killing
process. III this plan it is contem-
plated to treat not only the paper mon
ey, but also the metal coins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
FOR PEACE in FAR EAST
rrssia's Reply to japan Said to Be
Satisfactory.

Washington, D. c. Especial. is
said on the authority OF the British
Ambassador at St Petersburg that the
Russian reply is satisfactory. Although
no further details are obtainable, it ;s
assumed, if the information OF the Am
bassador is correct, that Russia lla:
made certain concessions and that Grea
Britain will prevail on Japan to accep'
them as satisfactory
The statement OF the British Ainbas
sador went from St. Petersburg to thu
British Legation in Toxic. where MIR
Griscom heard of it and cabled the new:
to the State Department, the cable
gram arriving overnight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
WRECKED BY HURRICANE
Three Cars Lifted Bodily From Track
Near Georgetown, Colorado.
FIVE PERSONS WERE BADLY HURT
Express Messenger Injured Internally and
May Die-Cold Wave Causes the Temper.
AZURE to Drop From Degrees Above Zero
10 II Below In St. Paula Farmer Frozen
to Death in Snow Drift Near His Home.

Idaho Springs, Col Especially
passenger train on the Colorado and
Southern Railroad, which left Denver
for Georgetown, was partly wrecked
by a gale Two coaches and COM
bination baggage and express car were
blown over and damaged. The loco
motive remained on the track.
Four trainmen and one passenger
were injured ]. K. Robinson, an ex-
press messenger, was internally injur-
ed and may die w. Straight, banker
of Dunlap, Kan, was injured about
the hip. The other three trainnen were
slightly hurt.
The train had stopped near the sta
ton in Georgetown on account OF the
wind. While waiting for the gale to
subside three cars were lifted from
the rails by the wind and forced over
on their sides. The passengers and the
crew were thrown against the sides OF
the cars. but were able to escape
through doors and windows.
1t was several hours before news
of the accident could be sent to Den
yer, as telephone and telegraph wires
were torn down by the wind A relief
train from Denver encountered trees
and wires strewn over the track III
many places and with difficulty reached
its destination.
The wind in Idaho Springs and in
Georgetown did much damage. In
Georgetown the roof of the Catholic
church was torn off and numerous out
buildings were damaged.
Traffic on this branch OF the Colo
RADIO and Southern was interrupted for
several hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
is scH00LMARM THE nIdRwAYMAN7
Miss Hattie Pitcher Accused Of Assisting Ia
f1oldup That Failed.

Miller, S. D. (SpeciaD This town is,
much wrought up over the mystery sur
rounding the arrest OF Miss Hattie
Pitcher, pretty and popular SCHOOL,
teacher, who is charged with having.
donned mems clothing and assisting in
the holding up, dragging and attempted
robbery OF Wilbur Quirll, a clerk in
Collins drug store, one night about
a week ago
Miss Pitcher the next day, it was
learned, had bullet wound in her
shoulder and she was arrested as being
the short man" OF the two. 7
Miss Pitchers testimony was offered
to show that she told the physician who
attended her wound that she was shot
with e noiseless gun, like that with
which the robbers threatened Quirk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Seven Fires in N:nety.Mi!e Gale.

Fort Collins, Cola gale that at
tanned velocity of ninety miles an
hour caused considerable damage by
blowing off roofs and breaking win
dows.
Seven fires started while the gale was
at its height and for time they threat
ened the destruction of Fort Collins.
Hundreds OF citizens aided the hremen
in fighting the fires and they were
brought under control only after sew
eral houses had been destroyed.
At Pierce Station, Colorado. several
buildings were wrecked by wind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
COLUMBIA WILL FIGHT PANAMA.
Reported That tn. Former Government |.
About TO Org anize Expedition.

Panama (SpeciaD News has reached
here from Bogota that insomuch as
Generals Reyes and Caverillo have as
sured Colombia that the United States
will only object to her landing forces III
the canal zone, the Colombian govern
ment intends to organize and asend an
expedition against Panama.
The only explanation OF this news
from Bogota is That the government of
Colombia is compelled to take
steps to prevent its downfall This is
said to be imminent, as President Mar
roquin has lost all the prestige he ever
had. There is much speculation in b.
gotta as to the outcome of this move,
should it be put through. ~
Colombian newspapers are complain
ing that II cost more than ST. 100000 in
paper money ia Colombian dollar is
worth about seven-tenths of an Ameri-
can dollar) TO move the troops Colombia
has at Titumati, on the Gulf of Daren,
from Cartcgcna to That point These
men are estimated at from 2,ooo to 1000,
and at one time they were we'll supplied
with provisions.
Joaquin Velez, Perez Soto and other
enemies of Marroquin have been I'M
prisoncd for alleged conspiracy.
People arriving here from Colombia
declare the situation in that country to
be growing worse every day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Caught Making Bogus Money.

New York (Spccial).-Three men
were arrested and counterieiting ma
chinery and dies were seized at 4
house in the Greenpoint section OF
Brooklyn by United States Secret Ser
vice detectives The men in custody
gave their names as James
Smith, William Smith and Frank M,af-
shall. 1t is alleged that they were1cirn-
ing out United States half dolafs from
Mexican coins OF the same dcnomina-
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Charges Against Army Lieutenant.

Second Lieutenant Frank Pratt, on
duty at Fort Wayne, Mich. has been
detained in this country, after having
been ordered to the Philippines, be-
cause of more serious charges than
those preferred against him in Manila,
which he was returning to face. He is
charged with gambling in Manila and
with being short in his funds to the
amount OF $500, He has explained
that the missing money was placed in
an envelope and left at the place where
the mail was collected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Reported Firing on Russian Steamer.

London (By Cable).-The Chcfoo
correspondent OF the Daily Mail says
foreigner who has arrived there re-
ports that the Russian steamer Argun,
upon which he was a passenger from
Nagasaki to Port Dalny. was fired at
by a Japanese warship outside OF Che
mulpo harbor. Three shots were fired
across the Argun's bows. but no fur
Their attempt to stop her was made.
Viceroy Alexiff is better, the CORE
spondent says, but is still confined to
his room.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-05
Dakota Women Protest.

Minneapolis (SpeciaD.-Champagne
at the christening OF J. J. Hills steam
ship at Dakota at New London, CT,
February 6, is not wanted by 5000 wo-
men of North Dakota and South Da-
kota, who have signed a petition TO
that effect and forwarded it to Mr. Hill
in New York city The women say
that the boat is named after two Pro-
hibition States. and should not be bap-
tized with champagne Miss Mary Bell
bennington. of Grand Forks, n. D., is
to christen the ship.