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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
READY TO PUSH MATTERS,
Administration win Press Canal Pro, jeot by All Proper Means.


 Washington, Feb. 2s.-Everything is ready for the speedy consunlmation of the Panama canal treaty, and both the war and state departments have made preparations for the next step, the for mer by the dispatch of troops to the isthmus and the latter by the comple- ton of arrangements for the exchange of notifications of the treaty, which must take place in Washington. There is no reason why this ceremony should not occur within the next forty-eight hours M. Bunau-V -Varilla, the minister from Panama, was at the state depart ment to-day in relation to this matter, and very soon after he has made the exchange of treaties he will lay down his mission, according to notice he has already given His successor as minis present head of the constitutional con- vention and father of the secretary of the Panama legation here. MT. Arose. mena is described as a lawyer of ability and man of means.
 The administration intends to press the canal project by all proper methods. As cabinet officer expressed it, the next step after the appointment of the commission will be ito scratch dirt, '' and already such members of the com mission as are assured of their places, like Admiral Walker and Major-G Gen. eral Davis, have been giving some att tention to the provision of the clerical force and the engagement of engineer ing talent to conduct the actual work of canal digging.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
PoPULIsrs GET TOGETHER.
Two Political Factions Agree to Hold
 Jotut Convention.

St. Louis, Feb. 23-After two days and two nights of animated debate and discussion by national committees rep resenting the fusion and the middle of the road wings of the populist party in an endeavor to agree upon a place and date for holding the national conven- ton, schisms were finally held and dif- ferences smoothed over and the two po- litical factions late tonight agreed to hold in joint convention. the Peoples Party national convention in Spring. field, Ills, on July 4. J. A. Parker of Louisville, chairman of the middle of the roaders. and J. H. Edminston of Lincoln, Neb.. chairman of the fusion ists. asserted that all party differences were now things of the past and the national convention would nominate a straight populist ticket. The nominees of the national convention will be sub mitted to the people of the party for direct indorsement
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
VARILLA,s GENEROSITY.
Worked Hard for Canal but Desires to KY Reianqnfsh Compeusaston.

Worked Hard for Canal but Desires to
 Rettnqnfsh Compenssston.
 Washington, Feb 23.-As soon as he learned of the. ratification by the Senate of the Panama canal treaty, M. Bunau- Varilla, the minister from Panama, sent the following cablegram to President Afnador of the republic of Panama:
 The Senate has ratified the Hay Bunau- Varilla treaty This great his- 3torical fact insures the completion of the Panama canal and the protection of the Panama republic. It crowns my laborious campaign of fifteen years on the political and diplomatic fields to save the honor of the great French con- cession as I had previously saved it's life in technical field after four years of warfare in the isthmus against al- most insuperable obstacles. While de- lending the great French enterprise al- most killed by falsehood and calumny l acted in the capacity of a French citi- zen defending a great moral interest of France. This excludes all idea of material remuneration therefore, re- quest the government of the republic of Panama to withhold the salary of my office. It should form the nucleus of a fund for the erection of a monu- ment by the grateful republic Aof Pan- anna to Ferdinand de Lesseps, the great Frenchman whose genius has conse- crated it's territory to the progress of the world for the honor of Panama, and the glory of France and of the United States. (signed)
 IF. Bunau-V Varilla.''
 During the afternoon M Bunau- Var fila called on Secretary Hay, Senator Cullom, who has had the management of the treaty in the Senate, and M. Jus serand, the French ambassador, and ex- tended his congratulations on the out come of the consideration of the treaty by the Senate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
.MR. HANNA'S LAST LETTER
PUBLISHED AT REQUEST OF
 LATE SENATOR'S WIFE.
Written to the observation-disclosures Deep ly Touched at shs Personal Inqui'y of Roossveit After His HsaIsh-Ezehange of Letters Refer to Each Other as 'oid Man" and "jid FeIIow."

Washington, sFeb. 2S.-Senator Han mas last written words were in the form of a pathetic letter to President Roosevelt, in which he acknowledged, in a, way quite characteristic. the pres ident's thoughtfulness in calling at his hotel to inquire about the senator's condition. The letter was written by the senator on the afternoon of Friday, February 5, and was the last business of any kind transacted by him. After Senator Hanna's death President Roosevelt sent the letter to Mrs. Hanna in order that copies of it might be made by the family for preservation. The original will be returned to President Roosevelt, who will treasure it care fully.
 Elmer c. Dover, Senator Hanna's secretary, returned to Washington from Cleveland to-day. Before leaving Cleveland yesterday he was requested by Mrs. Hanna to give the last letter of Senator Hanna to the public. MT. Dover says that early in the afternoon of the day the letter was written he was called to the senator's bedside to take up some business matters with him. That proved to be the last time the senator was sole to dispose of any business, either public or private. Af- ter transacting some business MT. Do- yer informed tile senator that President Roosevelt had called to inquire about his condition.
 Wasn't that nice of hhiim?" whispered Senator Hanna; wasn't that good?''
 Later the senator again expressed his deep appreciation of the presidents courtesy, and little while afterwards called for pencil and paper and wrote the following:
 My Dear MT. President--You touch ed tender spot, old man, when you called personally to inquire after me this morning. I may be worse before l can be better, but, all the same, such drops of kindness are good for fellow.
 Sincerely yours,
 (Signed) M. A. Hanna
 Friday P. M.
 The next day a reply was received from the president with note stating that it was to be shown to the senator when Mrs. Hanna thought best. Sena- tor Hanna never saw the reply, which was asFfollows:
 February 6, 1904.
 Dear Senator-I Indeed, it is your let ter from your sick bed which is touch- ing, not my visit. May you very soon be with us again, old fellow, as strong in body and as vigorous in your leader ship and your friendship as ever.
 Faithfully yours, (Siened) Theodore Roosevelt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
AGAINST FREE PASSENGER.
Road Nat Liable for Life of Person
 Hiding on Pasa.

Washington. Feb. 2S.-The question as to whether a passenger on a railroad train, riding on a free pass who loses his life on account of an act of care lessness on the part of the railroad com pany stands on the same footing as a passenger who pays his fare to-day was decided by the Unitd States su- preme court against the free passenger. The case in which the opinion was ren- dered was that of the Northern Pacific Railroad company vs. Louise H. Adams and Frank H. Adams, heirs of Jay H. Adams, an attorney of Spokane, Wash, in 1898.
 MT Adams was riding on pass which contained a stipulation exempt ing the railroad company from liability in case of accident. The federal circuit court for the district of the state of Washington awarded damages to the extent of $14,O0O and the circuit court of appeals for that ninth circuit affirmed this judgment.
 Ile OpllllOH oI the supreme cOuIts which was handed down by Justice Brewer, reversed the lower courts. The supreme court held that there could be no higher measure of duty to the heirs than to Adams himself and that there is nothing in public policy to prevent a contract between common carrier and free passenger exenpting the carrier from liability in case of acci- dent. The company, it said, waived it's right to exact compensation from Ad- ans. He was not in the powers of the company and obliged to accept it's terms. He freely and voluntarily chose to accept the privileges offered, and having accepted that privilege, the court said, cannot repudiate it's condi- tions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
GERMANY,s LITTLE VAR.
Several Engagements in the south-
 west Africa Campaign.


 west Africa Campaign. Berlin, Feb. 23.-ColoneI Leutweifi, governor of German Southwest Africa, cables that number of Ovambos, un- Ter Captain Nechale attacked the po- lice post at Anlatoni on February 2d and were repulsed with loss of sixty men killed.
 A division under Lieutenant Schultze had a fight with the Hereros at South Tsumana on February 8, in which the enemy lost ten men killed The Ger mans sustained no casualties and Lieu tenant Schultze captured large herds of cattle
 The principal German forces are gathering at Okahandja, where they will await the arrival of endorsements before undertaking a general movement against the Hereros, but in the mean time the enemy will be engaged occa- sionally as opportunity offers. The Hereros are apparently centred about Otjosongati and Waterberg.
 Captain Estorff, Colonel Leutwein says in conclusion, has established com- munication with the Quito column, un- der Glasenapp, which is marching via Gebabis against the Chief Tjotja.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The United States senate to-day ratified without amendment the treaty with Panama for a canal across the isthmus of Panama by a vote of 66 to IA. The result was q foregone conclusion, the interest in the matter being only in the division of the vote on the democratic side, which was not known definitely until the roll was called, all the republicans being for rat ification.
 Fourteen democrats voted for ratifica tion and fourteen against. Two demo- crats. Clark Of Montana and Stone of Missouri. were paired in favor of the treaty, and three democrats, OverInan, against it, so in the total vote sixteen democrats were for the treaty and sev- enteen against it. The democrats who were present and voted for the treaty were: Bacon, Berry, Clark of Arkansas, Clay Cockrell Foster of Louisiana, Gibson, Latimer, McCreary, McEnery, Mallory, Money. Simmons and Taliafer- no.
 The only other vote was on the amendment offered by Senator Bacon, providing for an arrangement to com, pensate Colombia for loss of the terri tory of Panama. This was rejected by a vote of "A to 49 It was party vote on the affirmative side and also on the negative side, with the exception of MT. Gibson and MT. McEnery. democrats, who voted with the republicans.
 Four democrats were absent when +y-se, +o o,15 announced for them. Some republicans also were absent on this vote.
 Senators generally commend the man agement of the treaty by Senator Gull lom, chairman of the committee on for eign relations. who has had charge of the measure during both the plain and stormy sailing. The vote was taken much earlier than was anticipated at first. when its opponents were vigor- ouslv trying to secure enough votes to prevent ratification.
 The debate in executive session was generally on the merits of the treaty, with reference to the secret papers, which were sent to the senate by the president Senator Morgan made set speech which occupied the greater part of the time. Senator Culberson made comments on the secret correspondence and asserted that it showed that the reasonable tirne' referred to in the Spooner act was known to have expired, both for negotiating the Hay -Herran treaty and it's ratification. Senator Gull person also read from a letter addressed to Albert Shaw by the president dated October 10, 1903. in which the president said he saw no hope for any negotiation with Colombia and that he would be de- lighted should a revolution occur on the isthmus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
Schooner Crook ford sighted

Captain Howard, of the oyster tug Ruel Rowe reported last night that he had sighted the schooner John Crock ford, of New York, abandoned in the sound. The Crockford, which was bound from Stratford, Conn, to Bay onne, N. J., was abandoned on Febru- ary 1T off Setauket, L. l., having been caught in the ice and being unable to free herself. Provisions became ex- hausted, and Captain Orison and his crew of two men abandoned the vessel, walking ashore on the ice, a distance of three miles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
PURCHASE OF CHILEAN SHIPS.
British Government Bought Them at a
 Bargain.

London, Feb. 2S.-During discussion in the house of commons to-day of the supplementary navy estimates, amount ing to $6, 35O,0Oo the secretary of the ad- miralty, MT. Prettyman, replying to criticism of the government for pur- chasing the two Chilian battleships built in Great Britain Out not deliver ed owing to the disarmament conven- tion between Chile and Argentine), an- 'nounced that the two vessels had been acquired at the cost of armored cruisers, and said the government thereby would be enabled to curtail the construction programme for 1904, laying down only two battleships instead of three as pre- viously intended. Had the Chilean ships passed into the hands of another power. the secretary continued, the balance of naval strength would have been seriously affected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
NATAL B1LL DISCUSSION.
Small Prosaess Made Despite Day's De- voston to Measure.

voston to Hlcssure
 Washington, Feb. 2S-Although the house devoted the entire day to consid- eration Of the naval appropriation bill under the five minute rule, small pro- gress was made. Amendments were of- fered in profusion for the perfection of the measure from a democratic stand- point, but all save an appropriation for the Charleston navy yard were rejected. This matter, presented in forcible manner by MT. Legare of South CaroH- na and amounting to a total of S656,500 10 carry on the work on existing con- tracts was agreed to after Chairman F'oss had stated that the only question was whether the appropriation should be made this year or next.
 The fight over the proposed Great Lakes naval training station was begun during the last half hour of the session, and promises a lively debate tomorrow. A point of order is hanging over the head of this item in the bill and if it is neglected by MT. Cooper of Wisconsin, who promises to make it, the Ohio del- egation will see that it is passed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
'DR '. R. AVIS ACCUSED.
CHARGED WITH HMAEsLAUGHrER
 BY GR0ToE OFFICIALS.

Fofmef NeW Easen FhFstctan AtiexSu to Have Performed criminaI opera-
 tlon on New London Woman whieh Resufted In Her Death-Doctor
 Under Arrest i'm His Own Honse Groton, Feb. 2s.-serious charges have been preferred against Dr. Woodburne R. Avis of this place. formerly of New
 Haven. and a warrant has been issued
 charging him with manslaughter. It is alleged that he performed criminal op- erations upon the person of Mrs. Minnie
 J. Ingram of New London, formerly of Goodsoeeds Landing. Conn.,. on Febru- ary 10 and 12. 1904. The woman was
 taken with blood poisoning after the operation and died at Memorial hvspl-
 tai this morning from that cause. She
 was thirty-eight years old.
 Dr. Avis has admitted attending the case. but asserted that he gave treat ment for other troubles and did not per- form an unlawful operation.
 Dr. Avis was placed under arrest this afternoon and is prisoner in his own house tonight in charge of Constable George O. Vincent. Dr. Avis was to have had a preliminary hearing before Judge Latimer in the town court this afternoon. but because of the delay in
 the service of the warrant, the court placed the prisoner in charge of the com stable and set the hearing for o'clock
 Wednesday morning, when the question
 of bondc will be considered Samuel R. Avis of New Haven, Dr. Avis father.
 has retained as counsel ex-Judge Levi
 N. Blydenburgh of New Haven and
 H. A. Hull of New London. Dr. Avis in an interview tonight said that he is
 prepared to present convincing proof of
 his innocence. and he is confident of acquittal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
pa,entMedlclne comp.nv Fo,,..

Kingston, N. Y, Feb. 25.--A petition in involuntary bankruptcy has been filed against the pr. David Kennedy corporation, manufacturers of patent medicines of this city, and Robert Will kinson of Poughkeepsie has been ap- pointed receiver. The assets are less than S10,000 and the liabilities more than double that amount. The credit ors include many newspapers whose claims are for advertising.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
rh,nfGn. sano.

Winsted, Feb. 2s.--Some unknown person forced an entrance into the tick ct office of the, West Winsted station on the Central New England railroad while the employees were at dinner to-day, and besides taking a number of tickets broke into the cash drawer and got about S200. The robber made good his escape The matter is in the hands of Chief of Police Wheeler.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
STATE SUMNER LEAGUE.
omeers Elected from Five Different
 PInce1.

Hartford, Feb. 2s.-At the annual meeting of the Sumner league of Con- necticut, held here tonight, a resolution was adopted endorsing President Roose- vent. the league 'adrniring the enob1e stand taken by him in regard to the many questions pertaining to the Afro- American, as we appear to be the bone of contention at this time in our coun- try.'
 Officers were elected as follows: Pres ident. F. G. Steadman of Easthamp- ton; vice presidents. J. A. Hogan of New Haven, J. w. Murphy of Hartford, and Henry Vanneff of Rockville; sec retary. J. E. Hatcher of Waterbury; treasurer, Frederick Fitch of Water town.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
TROOPS FOR THE IsTHMUs.
Third Regiment to Replace Marines in
 Panama.


 Washington, Feb. 2S.-The war de- pertinent to-day issued orders for the entire Third regiment of infantry to proceed to the Isthmus of Panama. The regiments will leave at the earliest possible moment on the transports Sumner and Mcclellan from New York. The regiment is going to Panama to relieve the marines stationed there. The present headquarters of the regi- ment are at Fort Thomas, Kentucky, where are stationed Companies c, D, I, K, l. and M At Fort Sheridan, Chi cago, are stationed Companies A and B, and at Columbus barracks Compa- nies E, F, G and H. The regiment will be commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Woodbury, now of the Thirteenth in- fantry, the present colonel, Haskell. being about to retire with advanced rank.
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ShtppIng News.

z Ne, New York, Feb. 3;., 2s;;aArrived: Steamer dam, Rotterdam.
 Liverpool. Feb. 2s.-Arrived: Steamer Pretorian, Halifax.
 Plymouth, Feb 2. Sailed: Steamer Pre- toria, from Hamburg), New York.
 New York; Feb, 23.--Steamer Moltke, from Hamburg, Southampton and Cher bourg, for New York, is reported as having been in communication by wireless tele- graph with the Nantucket lightship st 6.10 ?. n.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
BoURKE COCHRAN ELECTED.
Fsns Place in Congress Vacated by
 Mayor Mcclellan.

New York, Feb. 23.-W. Bourke Covk- ran was elected a member of congress to-day at the special election held in the Twelfth congressional district, to fill the place made vacant by the resignation os Mayor George B. Mcclellan. MT. Cochran had practically no opposition, the republicans not having any nominee. The total vote stood: Cochran, 1889; Edward Cassidy, social democrat, PA; James T. Hunter, socialist labor, 126.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
MR. GRISCOM RESIGNS.
l Retircs as Head of international Mer- canttle Marine Comnany.

caDttle Marine Company.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 23.-At the home of Clement A. Griscom, whose resignation as president of the International Mer- cantile Marine company was announced in New York tonight, the following statement was made:
 MT. Griscom has carried out his in tention. When he accepted the presi- dency of the corporation it was with the understanding that he should be allowed to retire as soon as satisfac- tory organization could be determined. This has recently been arranged and MT. Isrnay has been elected president of the company and MT, Griscom has been selected chairman of the board.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
Americans monopo,,ze Havana Hotel

Havana, Feb. 23.-W. K. Vanderbilt, jr., Dr. and Mrs w. Seward Webb, Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence and several other New York people have arrived here from Florida. They engaged all the rooms in small select hotel near the sea front. The party brought a number of automobiles, among them being the one with which MT Wander bilt made record breaking runs in Florida. They will remain here ten days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
Danbury Halter Drop Dead

Danbury, Feb. 23.-William Fl. Moore, aged torty-five, a natter, dropped dead
 at his home, 51 Sheridan street tonight.
 Apoplexy was the cause of death. Moore was not married.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
NEW HAVEN MAN DETAINED.
stamford Police Investigating Mental
 Condition of Peter Donneliy.

Stamford. Feb. 2S.-Peter DonnelIy, who says his home is on Edgewood ave- n-e4 New Haven. was detained by the police this afternoon pending an inquiry into his mental condition. Donnelly wet into store and asked for protec- tion, saying man was waiting outside for him with gun. No trace of his alleged enemy could be found.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
Yale Defeats Cornell.

New York, Feb. 23.-Yale defeated Cornell in the hockey game tonight by the score of to 3.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-24
CANAL TREATY IS RATIFIED
SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY FOR
 THE MEASURE.

Vote se to I4-Fourssen Democrats Vote
 for the Bili and Fourteen Against It. Action Taken Much Earlier Than EI- pseted-Finai Debate Mostly on Merits
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-21
Illinois 90, Iowa o.

Champaign, Ill, Nov. 21.-Illinois
defeated Iowa, % to 0, here Saturday.
Iowa could not resist the charge of
the Illinois backs. In the first half
Iowa played good ball. They carried
the ball from the center of the field
to Illinois ~five-yard line, where they
We're held for downs. By a series of
line bucks Illinois carried the ball to
the fifteen-yard line, where Rothgeb
skirted Iowa's end for the first touch
down. Moyniban kicked goal. On the
next kickoff Illinois carried the ball
to Iowa's vineyard line and fumbled.
Iowa kicked out and Illinois marched
down the field for the second touch
down.. ~Fairweather went over and
Moynihan kicked goal. Time called
with Illinois ball on Iowa's f~ive-yard
line.
In the second half Iowa's line weak
ened and Illinois gained at will. Roth
geb went over for another, Manihan
kicking goal. BY short steady gains
Illinois made her next two touchdowns
with F~airweather, Rothgeb, Moynihan
and Young carrying the ball. The
feature of the game was the all
around work of Rothgeb. Final score:
Illinois 20, Iowa o.