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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
NOBODY TOLD
ay 100 80 -

WARRINGTON. y. G. April g.
The navy department today has
given cut the kilograms received
from the various members Of the
court q inquiry which Wa investi-
eating the collision between the bat
tleshipa Illinois and Missouri. aud
each Of them ernphatlcaily deny re-
celvtnR any Telegram from any one
Ia Washington concerning the sub
jet Of the inquiry previous Ia the
finding % the court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
TWO CONVENTIONS

PULLMAN. April s.-The whit
man county central committee de-
cided yesterday 10 hold two con-
ventionE The convention TO select
delegates 10 the state convention
win be held May 7. the primaries
May 4. The convention to nominate
county and Legislative candidates
win be held July .. the primaries
July I.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
RHNYM
AN AZWY
NEweHwsNo commkNpAsT 10
PREPARED FOR the JAps

llY Ecribpa News ASSN
SEwCuwASG. April s.-0eueTai
Kouropstkin arrived here today and
reviewed tooe tfoops. composed u
horse artillery. several field batteries
and four regiments Of Siberian rifles.
gossaeks and the regular cavalry.
General kondrs toviteh. Command.
ting at NsMchwnsg. says he is pre-
pared for q japanese attack. which
was expected Tuesday but failed %
matsriaiine The relations between
the Russian authorities and foreign
residents are improving.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
LISTENED TO
ARGUMENTS
By scripps News Assn.l

WASHINGTON. d. C.. April e.
The supreme court today listened
10 arguments In two important
cases. the United States VS.. John
Turner. an Englishman ordered to
be deported by Secretary Cortelyou
under the anti -anarchistie section
Of the immigration law. and the
United States Va. Thomas Walsh or
James Linchshaun. whose extradi-
ton was sought by the British gov
eminent for an alleged murder IN
Ireland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06

The schooner Maid OF Orleans.
which was recently sold by l.. II.
Gray a Co.. TO Freeman Tatro for
a consideration OF $500. e. one OF
tho fastest vessels OF her class ply
Ing the waters Of the Pacific. The
vessel. which will be commanded by
Captain Mckay, will make n trip TO
southern Pacific ports, after which
she viii sail for Nome some time
during the first week I'm June. Two
years ago this schooner made an un-
usually fast trip from Valdez TO
Cape Flattery. covering the distance
I'm a trifle less than five days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
WANT PEACE

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April e.
The executive board of the Interna-
tional Associatlon Of Maehinists IL
In session here considering the Santa
Fe dispute. Pending the returns on
the referendum vote the board iH
sndeavorins to obtain an amicable
sattlemsnt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06

CONFLICT
TWO MEN ARRESTED IN CON.
NEcTlon WITH BRYANT MUIR.
DER
Especial 10 The start

EVERETT. Wash, April g.
Frank I.acroaa and Carl Berg. ar
rested in connection with the Jack
Lebros murder at Bryant. tell con-
1icting stories. They were In a
room adjoining the saloon when the
shot was fired and had "a sS-caliber
revolver. one chamber OF which was
empty. The fatal bullet was or the
same oaliber.
Berg was n bartender In the ga
loon and a brother law Of the
dead man. The motive has not yet
been made clear by the officers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
WILL HOLD 'E:M
DOWN TIGHT

ST. PETERSBURG. April "a
proclamation Was issued IN Siberia
today prohibiting the holding OF any
public meetings. the carrying OF IRE
arms. the purchase OF ammunition or
the taking Of any action toward rats
Ing the price of provisions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
SEATTLE WILL
HAVE WIRELESS
Especial to The STAR

VICTORIA. u. g. April e.
The United States treasury de-
partmens r. establishing a
wireless telegraph station here
! Captain Toxirr Of the United
States revenue cutter Grant IN
here conducting the expert
mruta lie had long communi-
cations With Port Townsend
last night and today By the
system. which worked success
fully. The station here will be
Ia connection with Port Town
sand and the system will be
extended 10 Tacoma and Seat
tie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
WENT TO
THE Will
OLD BOARD OF TRADE COM
PANY rs BANKRUPT
my soripps News Assn,

CHICAGO. Apfn g.-The Wanze-
Rand Company. doing business for
forty years on the board Of trade.
went into voluntary bankruptcy this
morning Its liabilities are placed
az 100000 and assets at i2a5. 600.
No statement was given out eK-
planning the failure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
HELENA AT sHANoHAi

WAsH1NGTON. u. C.. April e.
The United States gunboat Helena.
which has been stationed ~ Yinkow.
Manchuria, all winter. arrived ut
Shanghai this morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
so LONG, PlERP
CBy scripps News ASSN

tHy scripps News ASS
NEW YORK. April 81. Pierpont
Morgan aud his daughter sailed for
Europe on the steamer Oceanic this
morning when asked by a reporter
II he intended TO make England his
permanent home he denied that he
had any such intention. although
he stated that he might remain
abroad for some time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
MONARCHS
MAY MEET
ANNOUNCEMENTS UNDER WAY
FOR THE KAISER TO VISIT
PRESIDENT or FRANCE

BERLIN. April e.-Ths Magic.
burRiaebe ZeltunR reports that LIN
peror Wilhelm will visit President
Ioubft before returning home. owing
70 the difficulties Of the ceremonial
character ~ meeting French 0n italian
coil. u iH alleged that Prince Monaco
has been asked 20 invite the m0narcha
10 hin home. simultaneously The re-
port bears the mark 81 authenticity
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06

The steamer Rainier. l. IT. Gray
4 Co. viii sail for Ban Francisco
at . o'clock this evening. The yea
eel will carry about thirty passen-
gers and a full cargo of general
merchandise.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06

Wy NNIIHVF NNWH NNH M
JERSEY CITY, April 6.-Counsel
representing the Continental securi-
Vice Chancellor Bergen an order re-
curing the Northern Securities
Company to show cause why Il
should not be restrained from voting
TO reduce its stock at It's annual
meeting. April rs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06

Passengers ara notified that
splitting In the street cars r.
forbidden by the regulations OF
the board OF health and IL detri-
mental 10 genera health condi-
tons Ycur attention 10 called
10 this raatter with the hope
that you viii assist the railway
company IN aboisshing this
practice on the part Of Its pat
rons.--seattie Electric Com
pany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06

PORT TOWNSEND. April G-The
department Of commerce and labor
has appointed Sheriff c. l.. tntermela
OF this county special agent. Mr..
IntermCla will collect statistics reia-
tive 20 prisoners and criminals In lief
ferson county.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
BIG CARGO OF GOLD

NEW YORK. April 6.-One mil
lion eight hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars IN gold WAS en-
gagged for shipment to Europe today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-06
WILL ADJOURN
ON APRIL 20

WASHINGTON. u. G. April a.
A resolution viii be introduced I'm
the senate this week fixing April
20 as the date OF the adjournment
OF the present session OF congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
NJ. NlSARD'S RECALL.
France Emphasizes Rupture-M.
Loubet Desires AmitY.

Paris. May 23.-M Nisard, the former am
bassador of France TO the Holy See, who
rived here this morning. conferred with the
Foreign Minister. NJ. Delcasse. relative to the
negotiations with the Papal Secretary of State
Cardinal Merry del Val.
1t is now announced that the ambassador
recalled in the full sense of tho diplomatic term
the French government having given up its
first plan to give him indefinite leave of alb
sence. The rupture is further emphasized by
the determination of France 10 withdraw NJ. de
Navenne, her minister at the Vatican When
the rupture was first decided upon it was the in
tention 10 send NJ. de Navenne TO Rome as
charge d'ahaires. for the purpose of transact
Ing routine business. NJ Sartiges, with the rank
Of second secretary. remains at Rome. II is
understood that public statements OF NJ. de Ma
apparently defending the Vatcan's
course have contributed TO the decision that he
shall not return
The Papal Nuncio. Monsignor Lorenzelli made
an explanation to-day of his statement that he
would not leave Paris because Rome had no
taste for replying 10 provocations.' The ex-
preston was construed as likely to give fur
ther offence to the French government and as
leading to another diplomatic rupture. Monsi-
gnor Lorenzelli says that the word 'provocations'
did not refer TO the action OF the French govern
ment which had perfect right TO withdraw its
ambassador. but 10 the provocations OF French
newspapers In suggesting his recall
President Loubet made a significant speech
to-day in connection with the holiday at Arras.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
SWITCH SAVESMANY LIVES
Keeps Fast MoUing Train from
Going Into RiUer.

Bridgeport, Conn. May 23.-The successful
working of derailing switch just east of the
new rolling lift bridge the big viaduct In this
city tonight probably saved the lives of many
passengers on the train over the Naugatuck d-
vision due here at o'clock. The bridge was
up at the time. allowing a tugboat to go down
the river. and Edward Lyons. engineer of the
passenger train, disregarded the signal to stop.
In moment his engine. tender and baggage car
were bounding over the ties. the train stopping
not many yards from the bridge. Had it not
been for the switch the train would have
plunged into the river. it going fast
when thrown off the tracks.
Passengers were shaken up and the women
and children screamed. but when the train came
10 a stop it was found that hurt.
over 200 passengers were on the train. The en-
gine. tender and baggage car were wrecked and
traffic the westbound track was blocked until
late in the night. Word was sent to New Haven
and a wrecker reached here at o'clock, when
the work Of clearing away begun. To-
nights accident makes the second on the new
viaduct, the other being that of a freight train
q few weeks ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
NO NEJJyS TO POOLROOMS.
Syndicates Advise Taking Vacations
Until Thursday.

The three big pooroom syndicates did not fur
nish a racetrack service yesterday to their sub
scribers In the raids of Friday and Saturday
some of the principal distributing stations Of the
syndicates were made useless. wires were
cut and telephones were removed. Despite these
raids the heads Of the exchanges thought that
they would be able TO reft the damaged ex-
changes or find quarters AS they could
not get the broken wires mended and new tele-
phones put in or open up elsewhere. they had no
news TO send out. About 80 o'clock yesterday
afternoon the heads of the exchanges sent
message to their subscribers to take a vacation
until Thursday. when 1t was said the majority
of the exchanges would resume business.
Some of the booksellers got this message early
in the day. in time to the running of the first
race at Morris Park. Other subscribers kept
their places open and did handbook business
in order 10 appease the gambling mania of some
of their patrons. Making handbook under such
conditions. however. was not at all alluring, il
was said. either 10 the handbook man to the
player The conditions governing the bets ac-
cepted were that either ticker or newspaper
prices would be paid. provided the odds against
a horse were not better than 20 to l. If they
were more than 20 to l only 10 to l would be
paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
RUMOR OF GREAT ASSAULT
1TTACK ON PORT ARTHUR.
Eighteen Thousand Said to Hare
FaLLen-The Bogatyr Lost.

St. Petersburg rumors said that fifteen
thousand japanese and three thousand Rus
sisns fell in an assault on Port Arthur
General Kuropathn, however, IN reporting
minor Japanese movements under date of
Nav %, said that there was no change in
the situation on the Liao-Tung Peninsula.
The report that the Bogatyr had been
blown up was confirmed. 1t was impossible
10 get the cruiser off the rocks near Vladi-
rogtok, and after her guns had been removed
she was destroyed. An explosion on the
orel killed ten men and seriously damaged
tbe battleship Russian advices say that the
fire from Port Arthur on Friday sank a
Japanese gunboat and two torpedo boats.
Chinese hostility to the Russians becomes
daily more apparent. The natives are said
70 be well armed and eager to rise, and it is
alleged that General Ma is in constant COM
munication with the bandit leader Toulisan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
TEN KILLED ON THE OREL.
Explosion on Recently Raised Bat
tLeShip-Arrest of Spies.

London. May 23.-The st. Petersburg corre-
tpondent Of the Central News says that there
was an explosion to-day on board the battleship
orel at Cronstadt and that ten stokers We're
killed The vessel, the correspondent says, was
damaged. and # Will take weeks to effect re-
pairs The explosion. according 10 the dispatch.
was the result Of an accumulation of gas in the
bunkers.
81 Petersburg. May 23.--An investigation
msoe by the authorities into the recent attempts
10 destroy some Of the vessels of the Baltic feet
a. Sfonstadt has resulted in the arrest OF four
sepanese spies, who seem TO have escaped de-
's'uoh by wearing the uniform Of naval cadets.
mus ootainng admission TO the navy yard and
'oess 10 the ships without difficulty.
!" is believed that they also responsible
oi the IRE started some time ago near the
magazine and for the opening Of the sea
a"es OF the Orel. The authorities here think
japanese have been harbored by anarchists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
J. II. THOMSON MISSING.
One of His Companions, Banker
Dro1Cned- -AnOther Escapes.

st. John. n. b.. May 23-John II. Thomson.
a well-known shipping man of this city. is be-
Heved to have been drowned, and r. p. Foster,
manager of the Royal Bank of Canada, to have
lost his life, by the capsizng of their boat in
Lake Oromocto yesterday. E. p. Stavert. in
spector of the Bank of NewBrunswick. who was
one of the party. swan three-quarters of a mile
to shore and wandered for night and a day
through the woods. being found by some lumber
men.
According to his story the boat was capsized
by squall. Foster sank soon after, while
Thomson and Stavert climbed on TO the bottom
of the overturned craft. Stavert finally started
to swim to the shore. When he reached the
land he tainted Regaining consciousness he
started through tie trackless forest in vain
search for assistance for his friend in distress,
No trace of Thomson Foster has been found.
and it is not believed that they could have es-
rapAd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24

The Bishop of Arras welcomed NJ. Loubet as the
representative OF the union of church and state
In replying, NJ Loubet said:
Your mention of the union of Church and
State has reference to a condition of calm which
the government heartily desires and which the
President of the republic welcomes. Your ac-
ton and that Of your clergy can he particularly
efficacious in the realization of this satisfactory
condition, for l therein an assurance of
peace for our country and greatness for the
republic.
President Loubet speaking at n reception In
the Town Hall, referred to the decorations.
which included portraits of Emperor Nicholas.
King Edward and King Victor Emmanuel, sur
rounded by cordial inscriptions, and to his own
portrait with a dedication TO Emile Loubet,
President OF the Republic and Father of Peace y
This said the President, summarized the policy
of the republic. Despite the Vicissitudes OF do
mestic politics. the statesmen who had from
time to time been called upon to form Cabi-
nets mad always aimed at the greatness of
the republic. the maintenance of peace ana the
strengthening of alliances and friendships, hrst
with Russia then with Great Britain and Italy.
and he hoped with other States In the future.
If he had been able to aid in TINS ann MS tenure
Office had not been wasted.
The President further emphasized these sefitl-
ments at dinner in the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
ITALY MAY AID THE VATICAN.

Rome. May 23.-Information received from
France by the Vatican authorities to-day indi-
Gates that the situation growing out of the
PapaI protest against President Loubet's visit
to Rome and the recall of Ambassador Nlsard
has assumed q more satisfactory phase IL IS
the government unless compelled by action of
the Chamber of Deputies, practically intends 10
note 20 dron thus avoiding a conflict with the
FIolv See before the general elections of 1909
The Madrid correspondent of the 'Tr1Duna"
teIagrauhs that King Alfonso has indefinitely
POSTPONED his visit to President Loubet which
was planned for September next, in order TO
avoid friction with the Pope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
&. M. SCHW4B PAYS FINE.
Speeded His "4ut0" "-To1cn in Need
of ReUenae.

Chatham " j., May % (SpeciaD.-Ctarles NJ.
schwab the former president of the United States
Steel Corporation. contributed $ll 20 10 Chatham
yesterday. Mr.. Schwab WAS permitted to do this
after ne had proved that his automobile was able
10 skim over the Chatham roads at a speed
than that allowed the fathers of the rural COM
munity Mr. Schwab was on his way out from
New-York.
The fact that the day was fine had inspired the
Chief OF Police. Nj. b. Lum. 10 get some of his
trustiest sleutIs out TO If they could not swell
the borough treasury by contributions from auto
mohists Mr. Schwab of the first to
come along and he was. the constable declared
going at least fifteen miles hour. he stoppe,
and brought before Recorder Ferris Mr. Schwab
being anxious to get along. paid in his fine with
out remarks
did not take IL calmly, but objected vigorously
declaring they hadn't exceeded the seven miles an
hour limit The evidence of the policemen was
taken every time though Others who were fined
We're Ernest Boerger. OF Irvington; J. B. Dickin-
son. os Morristown; J. l. McEwen. Whippany;
Frederick G.. Reeve. of Newark. and Charles
ROGERS OF Orange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
LAND ATTACK REPORTED.
Rumor of Thousands Killed in Bat
tic at Port arthur.

St Petersburg, May 2s-1t is reported that
the Foreign Minister, CouEt Lamsdorf' has re-
o.ived a message from the Russian consul at
cbe-Foo saving that the Japanese have made
q land attack on Port Arthur, and that in do
ing so they lost $1,000 men killed or wounded.
The Russian loss is placed at 5000 men. The
ultimate outcome Of the fighting is not stated.
According 10 reports which have reached the
Russian headquarters at Liao-Nang from Chi
nese sources. the Japanese have made a land
attack on Port Arthur. but have been repulsed
with heavy loss. The truth Of the reports IS
doubted here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
SHIP THOUGHT TO BE LOST
Wreckage of Pacific Steamer Carry
ing SO Passengers Reported Found.

Tacoma. Wash, May 23.-It is reported from
Victoria B. c., that wreckage Of the steamer
Corwin which sailed from Seattle for Nome
with eighty-nine passengers last Tuesday. has
been found on the west coast of Vancouver ISL
and. She was scheduled to sail last Monday. but
some of those booked for passage complained TO
United States inspectors Of the way the steamer
was loaded and the inspectors ordered all freight
stored in the holds. Shipping men here who saw
the steamer before she sailed express the fear
that she is lost. The Corwin had quite a list
and seemed to be heavy and unseawn~tAy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
M'ADOO KEEPS UP RAIDING.
POLICE VISIT THREE II HUNDRED ALLEGED POOL
ROOMS MIKE RAIDS AT FORTY-FIYE.
Ih Find Mot Places Unenantd arrest Police COmmis
siOner in Civil Suits -Syndcaes Stop Service.

Despite Commissioner McAdo raing
o be pOOoom,
n
phones
in
said, would o &c evidence the Western Union
H. that President
ave
to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
MINOR JAPANESE MOVES.
Kuropathin Reports al Quiet on
LiaO-Tung Peninsula.

ST. Petersburg, May 23.-The following dis
patch. dated May %. from General Kuropatkin
has been received by Emperor Nicholas:
All is quiet in the direction Of Fin-Chow Noun
tains
II is reported from Siu-Yen that on May 81
japanese force Of about one regiment Of in
tantTy and two regiments Of cavalry Of the
guard and of the line observed moving on
the broad front from Habalin toward Salitzai-
pudZa.
On the night Of May 2O-21 one of our sotnias,
returning from Taku-Shan TO Loua- Mao and
hhondou-Khan, discovered a detachment of
Japanese Infantry bivouacking at Stkhout-
chindza, ten miles northwest Of Taku-Shan The
japanese opened fire On our troops
There is no change in the situation along the
shores OF the Liao-Tung Peninsula.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
JAPAN'S PLANS CHANGED
Another Army Said To Be Mobili2-
ing at Hiroshima.

London. May PA dispatch 10 The Daily
Mail" from Ying-Kow says:
A japanese third army is moblizng at Hro-
shima. A change in the Japanese plan arising
from the naval disaster involves the utilizing Of
the second army for the reduction of Port Ar
thur, and therefore the first army is intrenching
at Feng- Wang -Cheng.
The Morning Posts" Shanghai correspondent
says IL is reported that the Russians are re-
moving stores and provisions 10 Hardin, and
that 100 locomotives and 500 cars are collected
81 Liao-Yang in readiness TO convey passengers
and goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
The BOGATYR BLOUN UP.
impossible to SAGE Stranded Cruiser
Her Guns RemOUed.

81 Petersburg. May 23.-The report that Rear
Nomiral Jeszen. finding 81 impossible 70 save the
'0'eeted cruiser Bogatyr, which went ashore
''0ehtiy in a fog on the rocks off VIadivostok.
NAusea her TO be blown up is confirmed.
Inc guns OF the Bogatyr we're removed before
sue was destroyed. There was no loss of life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
BOY FALLS NINETY FEET AND LIVES.
Drop from Bridge Checked by Top OF Tall
Tree.

New-MIford Conn. May 2S.-Falling headlong
from a bridge ninety feet above the Housatonic
River at Still River station. near this place John
PoIanis seven years old to-day escaped death al
most miracuIousIy. The boy playing the
edge of the bridge. when he lost his balance. His
fall checked by the top OF a tall tree. sixty
feet below the bridge. and he slid through the
branches the ground unharmed. save for bruises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
Il Battle IN URUGUAY
Eighty Insurgents Killed, TzcO
Hundred WOunded.

Montevideo. May 23.-President Ordohez an
nounces a victory the revolutionists by the
government troops under General Muniz
wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-24
JAPAN'S RECENT LOSSES
hhssidfs add -Four Wars]aps to Her
List of Disasters.

che-Foo. May 2s-rhe captain Of a Russian
n'erehantnan. who left Port Arthur on MAY 90
end Is among the recent arrivals from Dalny,
'hat the whole of the japanese fleet had
- returned TO Port Arthur since May Ia.
s-' besides the battlcship Hntsuse, another
Hasl third pag~.