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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
Mormon Islands Pat"

Recorder Nicholson of the Mormon
church believes in the "higer law
and would suffer martyrdom before
disobeying the mandate of the church.
Before the Senate committee Attorney
Taylor for the prosecution asked Mr.
Nicholson why he had refused to
bring certain books pertaining to the
marriage ceremony of the Mormons,
as ordered by the Senate subpoena.
Because did not want to-" he said.
do you mean to say that your al
legiance to your church is superior
to your allegiance to your nation :"
was asked.
"If you put it that way" witness
said, yes"
Suppose the committee should
send you back to Utah with an order
for those additional documents. What
you'd you do?" Attorney Taylor asked
of Nicholson.
"Show the order to President Smith
and if he told me to disregard it l
should do so.''
"And if the Senate should send an
officer to arrest you If you did not
produce the books. you would will
ingly go to prison?"
81 would"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
FORT CAPTURED.
BY Japanese, Who Explode a. I'm
mense Mine.

UiSuoC
Toxic, Dec. 19.-The Japanese fired
an immense mine under portions of
the north fort of East Keekwan noun
tain at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The infantry Immediately afterward
charged and occupied the fort with a
heavy force.
The following report of the capture
was telegraphed from Nogi's head
quarters to-day:
AT 2:15 O'Clock the afternoon of De-
cember 18th, part of our army blew
up the parapets of the north fort of
charged.
subsequently, at O'Clock in the
evening, General Semeamima, COM
manding the supports, advanced into
the easements and, encouraging his
men, threw his supports into the fight
ing line in a last brave charge.
AT 1850 o'clock at night we COM
pletely occupied the fort and immedi-
ately engaged in the construction of
defensive works. Our occupation be-
came firmly assured to-day.
Before retiring the enemy exploded
four mines in the neighborhood of the
neck of the fort.
1--WE captured five nine-centimeter
field and two machine guns, as well as
plenty of ammunition.
1.-The enemy left forty or fifty dead.
Our casualties have not been investi
gated. but they are not heavy"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
Interesting Political Bulletins.

A series of political bulletins are
being circulated in Denver bearing
upon the frauds and Senator Teller's
election. The following brought an
answer from Mr. Patterson on the
front page of the News:
"The United States Senate is now in
session. Colorado is not represented.
Senators Teller and Patterson are still
in Denver doing their utmost to pre-
vent the punishment of election
thieves and to secure the acceptance
of the fraudulent Democratic vote as
genuine. Are they afraid of losing
their own seats, which they secured
through the crimes of these same bal
lot-box suffers? Does not this ac-
count for their present activity? Hon
est" John resigned" because of these
frauds. All self-respectitng people who
hold office by virtue of these crimes
should do likewise"
Mr.. Patterson made a spirited reply,
In which he defended his election as
honest and almost unanimous in the
Legislature, but failed to defend the
charge that Mr.. Teller had been dis
honestly elected. The handful caused
much comment because of the
fact that Frank Adams police machine
in Denver undertook to suppress the
circular by arresting the distributors.
The latest developments in the
fraud investigation of importance is
the discovery that a large ''imperson-
ated" vote was cast in what are know
as the respectable" precincts in the
residence portions of the city. This
was done by quiet, systematic repeat
ing, with the rough-house features
eliminated, and by the impersonation
of Republican voters and voting their
names for the Democratic ticket.
Regardless of who may be elected
governor, the gratifying fact for the
average voter is that the premium on
election rascality has been removed,
and for the first time in the history
of the state wholesale election frauds
have been rebuked and the guilty, or
at least some of them. are crowding
the Jail of the capital city. A.P.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
Must Have Safety couplers.

Washington, Dec. 20.-In a decision
handed down by Chief Justice Fuller
in the case of johnson VS.. the Southern
Pacific Railway Company, the SUI
preme Court of the United States yes
terday practically held that all cars,
including locomotives, should be
equipped with uniform automatic
couplers.
The. court also held that dining cars
cannot be exempt from the require
ments of the safety appliance law
when in use, even though empty.
The decision is considered by the
Interstate Commerce Commission and
the Department of Justice to be de-
cided step forward in the protection of
railroad employees.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
WHO IS ELECTED GOVERNOR?

This action has since been shown to
have been wholly justified by the in
vestigation in the Bonynge- -Shafroth
contest ordered by Congress. It was
found that something like 5000 fraud
ulent votes had been cast in twenty
eight precincts, not to mention the
fraud In the other 176 precincts of
Denver. The unseating of these repre-
sentatives left the Legislature Repub-
lican on joint ballot. which meant the
election Of Republican United States
senator.
Although 1t was well-known fact
that the Denver representatives had
been fraudulently elected, and that
they were Justly unseated. the Demo
cratic Senate In order to elect Mr.. Tel
Ter, threw out Senators Dick and Nc
Donald without investigation or evil
dence Of fraud; in fact, no real contest
was offered by their opponents. A
mock contest was ordered and the
farce was gone through with. occupy
ing but few minutes. and these seats
were stolen.
Now it is claimed to be the object
of the Republicans to right this wrong
and re-seat the two Republicans, al
though they cannot, of course, force
Mr.. Teller to give up his seat. secured
by this wrong.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
Woman Suffrage.

The resolution granting to the
women of the various states the right
to vote for members OF the House OF
Representatives was made the basis
of hearing before the Senate COM
mittee on woman suffrage. The ques-
tion was presented by a committee
consisting of representatives of the
Federal Woman's Equality Associa-
tion, and included Mrs. Clara Colby
Of Portland, Oregon: DIR. Clara w.
MacNaughton and Mrs. Belva Lock
wood.
81 live in the District of Columbia,
where nobody votes" said Mrs. Lock
wood. land am just as good as a man
here"
Both she and Mrs. Colby made ar
guments In support Of the constitu-
tionality OF the bill. In addition to
announcing her conclusion in behalf
OF her sex, Mrs. Lockwood expressed
the hope that the congressional rep
resentation of the southern states
would be reduced unless the negroes
are protected in their rights of suf-
frage. The declaration brought
smile to the face of Senator Bacon of
Georgia, who is chairman of the suf-
frage committee.
Mrs. Colby said it was not true that
women are quiescent under the pres
ent discrimination against them, but
that in reality they feel keenly the
deprivation imposed upon them.
Many of them are, she said, property
owners, and she contended for their
right OF representation at the polls.
She also called attention to Supreme
Court decision to the effect that negro
citizens are entitled to vote in all the
states, and drew the conclusion that
as women are citizens some provisions
be extended to them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

By invitation of the President spe-
cial committee of the Commercial Ira
velers' Protective Association called
on him to consider his recommends
ton that the powers of the Interstate
Commerce Commission be extended so
as to enable the commission to pass
upon questions of railroad freight
rates, subject only to review by the
courts. The committee assured the
President that in the stand he had
taken regarding railroad rates he had
the cordial support of the $4,000 ira
velers and jobbers which the COM
mittee represented.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
unseatins Born and HeaIy.

This question of restoring the stolen
seats of Dick and Mcdonald in the
Senate is an interesting one, and the
suggestion is receiving support from
Republicans all over the state. 1t will
be remembered that the last Republi-
can Honse unseated four Denver rep
resentatfyes who received the smallest
pluralities. upon the grounds of fraud.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

A battleship named for the State
of New Jersey has Just been launched.
This naturally suggests the query why
the New Jersey mosquito hasn't been
trained to be utilized in war AS a
sort of aerial torpedo boat his utility
would be unquestioned.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

-~~An enterprising Californian, H. c..
Hoover by name, has made so much
money from coal mining concession
fn China that the dowager empress
wants to repudiate the contract. The
grounds for reputation are that he is
a foreign devil.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

John d. Rookefeller's purpose in
buying up the small village of Briggs
vile seems to be to close saloon
which is obnoxious to him. 1t must
'be pleasing to be able to get rid of
trivifl annoyances that way.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

An Ohio convict who was out on pa.
role was put back in prison because
he got married Isn't it about time
for some of the wdmens clubs to take
Ohio under consirt yatlon?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

In New York tn say that high
neck dress and spiiamond tiara Is
the latest opera costume. But what
II. after one gets tzs aienieasd, tiara,
one hasn't money enough left 10 get
the Lfgh-neck dress?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

MI. kyrle Bellew says that acting
Is not an art and that actors are not
artists. There have been times when
we've suspected it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Russell sages ephew has gone on
in one of the p4sical comedies. II
he had been Ruksell's niece he would
have begun as a prima donna.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

students of the Brazilian military
school attempted to overtnrn the gov
N&ment, but were captured and sent
40 lson. Thsx should have restricted
their revolutionaA activities to In
vomiting a new ",
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Unfortunately the morning papers
neglect to say whether that young
man who has decided to work for a
living is a second or third cousin OF
'E. H. Hartman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

A Chicago man transferred house
and lot to his fiancee before the wed.
ding. There's one woman who really
has won home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

The opera season has opened in
New York city with unusual splendor,
though the experts differ as to the
valne of tho diamonds on exhibition.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Secretary Taft reassures Panama
nth the oficial statement that the
United States has no other design
npok the isthmus than to build a ca
MI. 1t won't even take away the
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

The coreless apple is now on the
market. and the small boy won't have
anything left to give to his little sis
ter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Yale had best not make future foot
ball earnings public. The trusts may
capture the game.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Two patriotic young women are
.gciSs TO erect home for geniuses
out OF job. They had better rent
a whole township.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

+. A New York paper refers to Harry
Lehr as the young society wine
agent" However, that's compli-
ment In New York.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

The worlds annual output OF dia-
monds is estimated at $35.000.0o0, and
the stingy old earth yields them up
with extreme reluctance.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

No man." says a contemporary,
has right to look any uglier than
he Is" We know several who
couldn't.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Give the doctor his due. 1t might
nave been an undertaken who in
vented the quick lunch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

What is the basis for the supersti.
tion that the wishbone brings good
iuck? 1t didn't bring good luck to
the turkey.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Vanderbilt will send anybody a
booklet free. telling how he made
81 900 grow to s1,0O0,0O0. Now will
somebody please issue directions for
requiring $1,000 quickly and safely.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Did Sir Edward Clarke ever hear
anybody refer to our national bird as
anything but the American eagle?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

There is tAlk of an anti-smoke cru.
sade in Pittdburg. 1t looks as If the
people of THAT town would stop at
nothing in their eagerness for noto.
riety.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

The hoary old church oyster joke,
I'm spite OF its years. capers nimbly
to the front again. claiming as its
tribute the usual weary smile.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
If Peabody Holds over7


The Indications are that the frauds
in Denver alone will exceed the plural
ity OF Mr.. Adams. 1t would therefore
be manifestly unfair that he should be
given the office until the matter is
fully Investigated and determined by
the Legislature. which has the sole
right to settle the matter.
Suppose Mr.. Peabody holds over and
after the investigation is completed,
say some time in February, the Legis-
lature concludes that Mr.. Adams is
elected. Would the acts of Mr.. Pea
body, while holding over, be legal?
This and other similar questions can
not be answered off hand.
It Is believed that the solution of
this problem lies in having Lieutenant
Governor Mcdonald, about whose cleo
tion there is no question, act as gov
ernor until the matter is decided.
One thing is certain, at the present
time. the evidence SO far as divulged
indicates the defeat of Mr.. Adams. al
though there does not appear to be the
slightest disposition on the part of the
Republican managers to take snap
judgment or use unfair or unjust
means to settle the matter. The gen.
eral opinion among Republican lead
ers is that the party will not under any
circumstances adopt the arbitrary and
brutal methods which were employed
by the last Democratic Senate in un-
seating Senators Dick and Mcdonald
to elect Mr.. Teller to the Senate.
"If we cannot win fair we don't want
the Office" said prominent leader,
but If we have won it, we want it;
and we want the people to know all
about the frauds. and if they do, they
will support us in an effort to get it."
The Senate will be Republican by
one vote. The indications are that the
first official act of the Senate after
organization will be to unseat Born
and Healy. who were given the seats
of Mcdonald and Dick. This will give
the Republicans five majority in the
Senate and they already have a large
majority in the Lower House.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

A Chicago man asks the court to
award him alpony from his divorced
wife who has been accustomed to
earn the family living. Why not. to
be sure?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

In Manchuria they blow up maya
zines. In this happy land of peace
and plenty they simply blow up the
writer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Uncle Sans newest cruiser whizzes
by you before you can say "Pennsyl-
vania"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22
Legislative Investigation.

The Supreme Court has enough
contempt cases from Denver alone to
keep it going for two months or more.
according to the statement of a promi-
nent Republican attorney.
The precincts thrown out by this
court, If any more are thrown out, will
be those which it has investigated in
the course of the contempt proceed
ings.' These will not be very many, in
fact but a mere handful. by the time
the Inauguration day arrives for the
next governor, which falls on January
10th next.
The throwing out of fraudulent re-
turns or returns from stuffed ballot
boxes by the Supreme Court will not.
therefore, settle the question as to who
is governor. The action of that court,
together with the evidence which it
has collected, will, of course. be con-
sidered by the Legislature, which by
law canvasses the vote and deter
mines who is elected to the various
state offices from the governor down.
The committee appointed to investi-
gate the matter will have to consider
an enormous mass of fraud evidence
from Denver and may determine to
open all the ballot boxes in that city.
II this is done the conclusion of the
investigation will not be reached for
several weeks. and in the meantime
who will be occupying the governors
chair?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-22

Denver, Dec. 20.-The burning ques-
tion in Colorado Is still, Who was
elected governor?
There were extensive frauds COM
mitted in Denver. in fact, the most ex-
tensive in its history. There were
frauds committed in three other coun-
ties that will add materially to the
chances OF Mr.. Peabody. There seems
to be little doubt, IL the rotten pre-
cincts are thrown out in Denver and in
the other counties where bogus ballots
were cast and fraud ran rampant, that
Mr.. Adams apparent plurality will be
wiped off the records. but it is neces-
sary to show clearly and conclusively
that this is the case.
While 1t will be impossible to open
all the ballot boxes in all the tainted
precincts in the state and settle the
matter by bringing the voters to ident-
ify and swear as to the correctness OF
each ballot. yet such course would
be the only one to afford an opportu-
nifty to do the two candidates exact
Justice.
The next best thing to do is to con-
slider the evidence given from various
precincts before the courts. to investi
gate 80 far as possible in a reasonable
time. by Legislative committee and
come to a conclusion. and this is the
course that will be pursued beyond a
doubt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-24
ASSUMES
SERIOUS
ASPECT

Lynn. Mass, March A-Meetings OF the
striking and locked out turn workmen
were held this morning and the manufac-
ing for conference. AT which reports were
made otherwise the situation In un-
changed. though there arc rumors %
impending breaks of Individual manufac-
turers from the association.
Albion Bartlett Is expected to csll his
men back TO the turn work room. Mr.
Bartlett says ne II not ready Do discuss
this His old employees say they have
been asked 20 come TO the factory this sf-
ternoon. wsth the lockout have come
agents from shoe manufacturing firms in
other places seeking the always hard TO
get turn workman.
Already turn workmen have begun TO
leave the city for Salem. Haverhill. New
buryport ST. Louis. Philadelphia and
Cincinnati. This SO far Is confined 10 sin
gle men, who expect 20 find work and
send in contributions for the support OF
their married fellow unionists. who viii
remain in Lynn
Word has been received at union head
quarters that all who want work can find
IL at St Louis, and that an agent Will
arrive here this week 10 arrange for fur
nishing transportation TO those who Will
go.
likely outcome Of the strike and lock-
out 81 II Is prolonged, Is the introduction
Of turn work machinery In Lynn fac
tories.
This machine, handled by the United
Shoe Machinery company has never been
introduced generally. because of the
strength OF the unions Lynn is now con-
sidered a good place TO introduce It, Tor
no sktIl is required and green hands can
be taught 70 do good work, IL is claimed,
in two days.
At the meeting Of the turn workmen
this forenoon reports We're received from
II factories showir~ 1876 men out In those
Further factory reports will be received
Friday and meetings will be held daily
Irp 20 noon 10 OF the locked out men had
left the city for situations elsewhere
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-24
CANTATA OF DANIEL.
Presented al the Washington Pah Method
Isl EplscouaI Church on Tuesday Evening.

Prof John McEwen, chorister OF the
washington Park NJ. F. church. pre-
sented tbe cantata OF Daniel. last even
ing I'm the auditorium OF the church, as
sisted by the members of the choir and
other talent from different parts OF the
city. The presentations were taken by
the following
The Queen, Mrs Gertrude l.. Eddy,
whose sweet soprano voice was quite
fitting for the character: Sister of
Azariah. Mrs. X. Andrews. OF Edgewood.
who sustained aE OF the dignity tnat was
required and her rich mezzo voice blend
ed well with the other singers. her solo
work being specially fine; Azariah. tenor,
Mr. George j. Douglass was we'll done;
The King Mr. r. r. HILL had ample
opportunity for displaying his powerful
bass, and he made the most OF the op-
porttinity: as Daniel. Mr. r. Leo Mul-
hollands ba ritone never gave better evil
dence OF excellent quality than on this
occasion. and he looked the character OF
his ministerial air, his conception OF the
part being perfect. The Herald, by Mr..
Walter Dillon was we'll sustained. the
young man giving promise OF great re-
suits I'm the near future as a tenor. The
chorus sang with good volume and ex-
preston Altogether this was one or the
most interesting cantatas that has ever
been given AT Washington park. reflect
ing much credit upon Prof McEwen.
The proceeds OF the cantata will go
towards the expenses OF the church.
Between the numbers Miss J. Marion
Clark rendered very pleasing violin solos.
and Mrs. Grace Derby Carlton read a
selection. THE Arena" in manner that
charmed the audience and displayed, In
a very marked degree. her extraordinary
ability as an elocutionist. She responded
10 encores with humorous selections
Mrs Lillian c. Buzzell. the organist OF
the church. was the pianist and she car
ried the entire cantata through with
marked skill and good taste. assisted by
Mr.. ". -. Hunt, cornetist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-24
TWO BAD
CROOKS
SENTENCED

The police made two arrests. last nisn'
N Tina they believe TO save someoou9
from getting a hard trimming AZ 'ns
hands of desperate crooks.
The arrested persons are Thomas ray
ior and James Lewis. colored
These men arrived here yesterday aite'-
noon and proceeded TO work the nim-hsm
game and steal money and were prepared
for more serious Jobs II any materiaiiSeo'
within an hour after they reached here
they rfm-namned a street car conductor
out OF $3.50
few minutes later they stopped az
Peter stappas' fruit stand, at the corner
OF College and South Water streets ana
One OF them ostentiously displayed -
mn while Stoppas was putting the frult
into a bag.
stoppas placed the bag upon his push
cart and counted out Sass in change. de-
poeiting II beside the bundle.
Az he reached out 10 take the - Dill
one OF the negroes seized the AS and
then both ran and jumped upon car
that was sprintng up the street
stoppas gave a good description or the
men and late last night they were picked
up by the 4th station officers.
Zach pleaded guilty in the 9Th district
court today 10 the theft OF Stoppas
money and each got sentence OF W DAYS
An the Providence county jail.
The prisoners reside at l0e5 WaverN
street. Philadelphia. and left that place
for New York. three weeks ago.
From there they went 10 Boston and
thence came 70 this city.
In their possession was found large
bunch OF pawn tirkets issued for all kinds
of property.
Lewis had a large revolver and carried
loosely in a side pocket. handy 10 get at,
was a lot OF ball cartridges.
II the street car conductor can identity
the prisoners they VIII get another turn In
the court tomorrow. 10 be followed by
third arraignment for carrying concealed
weapons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-24
SANCHES FORTUNATE.
Indicted for Assault and Battery, He Was
Fined SIS and Costs.

Antoine p. Sanches. indicted for an as
sault with a dangerous weapon on Rich
ard r. Sohoheld. was fortunate. In the
first place. he had the indictment changed
to a charge OF assault and battery. and
then escaped off with fine OF ana
costs.
Sanches Is a sailor. and II Is charged
that he struck &chofeld with chair.
There had been trouble at a meeting OF
the Sailors union and after the trouble
was over witnesses for the state claimed
Sanches tried 10 start IL again by assault
ing Schofield Sanches said he Simply
jnferfered to protect Scboheld, and that
the story Of his intending to strike
SchoheId is a mistake.
Sanches has a good record. and Attor-
ney General Stearns was Wiling ms
should be imposed.