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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
DARING ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.
Two Prisoners in Pennsylvania Jaii
 Make Murderous Assault.

Morristown, Pa., Jan. 24-Warden Abraham Gotwals and Night Watch man Samuel Beekwith, of the Montgom- cry county jail. were murderously as- saulted tonight by two prisoners who made a desperate attempt to escape but failed. Beckwith, who is seventy years old, was taken toe Charity hospital with eight or ten severe scalp wounds. The warden has half dozen wounds on the head. none os them serious.
 The prisoners who made the assault are Fred Bond and George Cornwallis, both said to be from New York. They were awaiting trial at the March term of court on the charge of larceny. To- night Cornwallis called Beckwith to the cell, saying he believed that Bond, who occupied the same cell was seriously i'll. Beckwith summoned Warden Got walls, who not suspecting anything in- mediately entered the cells. The in- stant he stepped inside Cornwallis clos ed the door. and both prisoners seized iron bars and pounded the warden until he became unconscious. Then the two prisoners left the cell and assaulted Beclzwith, who had made desperate attempt to help his chief. Beckwith was not able to defend himself, and sank insensible to the floor. Cornwallis then took Beckwith's keys and revol- vers, and the two men started for the main entrance. The noise of the assault aroused others in the jail. Mrs. Got wals ran into the corridor with an un- loaded revolver. and met the prisoners on the way to the gate. Pointing her weapon at them. she ordered them to return to their cells. This. with the screams os Mrs. Gotwals' sixteen year old daughter, frightened the men and they retreated. The warden was revived enough to reach his office and telephone for the police. and the chief of police responded. In the meantime the two men were trying other exits, but did not know the combination of the locks. Not being able to escape, the prisoners be- came thoroughly frightened, and when ! the chief told them to throw up their hands they readily did so and begged 1 for mercy. They were placed in irons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
WANTS INCREASED PENSION.
Only Surviving Member of Force That
 Defended Sumter.

Meriden, Jan A.-John R. Doran of this city, who is the only surviving member of the command of sixty-two men under General Anderson, who de- fended Fort Sumter in Charleston har-
 bor in 1861 from the rebels at the open | ing of the civil war; will next week ap- lply for an increase in pension. Doran served throughout the war with the army of the Potomac and was present at Lees surrender. Although he is old
 and unable to work he only draws a
 pensionf of s6 month. He took part in Sheridan's raid and served in all the 1 important battles of the civil war. Af-
 ter the war he spent seven years in the
 regular army. Since last June he has
 been unable to work at his trade from injuries he received. He will endeavor
 to interest Senator Platt in his case
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
IN CONGRESS THIS WEEK.
Panama Question wni Again Occupy
 Time of Senate.

Washington, Jan. 24-The Senate has no programme for the present week be- yond continuation of the debate on the Panama question. The fact that the German resolution of inquiry was disposed of last week does not change the situation except that it makes nee essary new basis for speeches. This will be supplied in the resolutions of inquiry to be introduced tomorrow as the result of yesterdays conference of democratic senators. A number of ad- dresses are still to be made on both sides of the controversy and it is quite certain that the debate will continue for many dayse. It is well understood on both sides of the chamber that in reality the treaty and not any particu- lar resolution is being discussed, the reason being that the treaty itself could not be discussed in open Senate where as the resolution can be. The demo- crats prefer an open discussion of the question and the republicans as mat tef of policy and in the interest of ex- petition of the vote on the treaty have not objected. When it becomes appar- ent that the discussion In open session is exhausted legislative sessions will be ordered and the debate will proceed be- hind closed doors.
 It is quite well understood that the amendments to the treaty reported by the committee on foreign relations will be withdrawn before final action is taken.
 The house will devote practically the entire week to the consideration of the army and urgent deficiency appropria- ton bills. The former is now before the house. and Chairman Hemenway, of the committee on appropriations, has I given notice that the latter measure will be called up immediately on the disposition of the former Friday will be private calendar day.
 Opportunity will be given each day l immediately on converting or just be- fore adjournment to secure action upor minor measures, but any bill which is likely to precipitate debate will not be permitted to come before the house during the pendency of the two appro- priation bills mentioned.
 The army bill is being read under tho five-nninute rule in committee of the whole for purposes of amendment and thus far less than one-third of it's pro. visions have been considered. Unless some of the paragraphs become the subjects of extended discussion, fna action can be had on the bill in one
 more day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
FREED THROUGH UPTON.
COL. ARTHUR LYNCH LIBER-
 ATED ION LICENSE.v
Sir Thoma. Intsrceded with the King for the Release of the Com maadant of the Irish Brigade Which Fought With the Bosrs-was Undergoing Life sen- fence for Treason.

London, Jan. 25.-Colonel Arthur Lynch, who commanded the Irish Brigade against the British forces dur ing the war in South Africa, and who was afterwards convicted of treason and sentenced to imprisonment for life, was liberated yesterday lon license a Lynch has not received the royal par don.
 Tine Associated Press learns that the liberation O. Colonel Lynch is the out come of an interesting series of events. When Michael Davitt was last in the United States he saw President Roose- welt. who mentioned Colonel Lynch to him, saying he had once entertained him at Albany. The president express ed great interest In the case and re- gretted he could not suggest clemency without laying himself open to pal- pablo snub. On his return to England MT. Davitt mentioned his conversation with President Roosevelt to Sir Thomas l Lipton and to Mrs. Lynch, who has suf- sered bitterly since her husbands ar- rest. He also made pathetic appeal to Sir Thomas, who then personally inter- ceded with King Edward himself on be- half of his condemned fellow Irishman,
 Without any hesitation the king promptly informed the home secretary of his wishes in the matter, and the prisoner was released.
 Colonel Lynch, who completed year
 in prison last Saturday, was the only political offender in prison in Ireland, Patrick A. McHugh, ex-member of the House of Commons, who recently shared this distinction with Colonel Lynch, was only released from jail through the mediation of Sir Thomas Lipton with King Edward.
 I Colonel Lynch will enjoy personal lib- erty and may even leave the country
 should he care to do so, but not having received the royal pardon, he is dis
 qualified from sitting in parliament or from holding any public office. 1 When Mrs. Lynch came to Sir Thomas I Lipton to thank him for what he had done for her husband she was so over- come that she was unable to find words to express her gratitude, and impuIsive- Fly taking hold of Sir Thomas hand she
 kissed it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
SEVERE CoLD IN WEST.
Temperatures trom Zero Dewn 10
 Forty-ffve Below s=zs

Chicago, Jan. 24 Extreme cola weather is recorded in various sections of the north and west to-day. The cold wave extends over a wide area, embracing the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys and the western lake region. Particularly severe weather is reported in the Dakotas, eastern Mon tana, northeastern Nebraska, north- western Iowa, northern Illinois and In diana and portions of Wisconsin and Michigan
 The thermometer to-day in this city registered eleven degrees below zero. There is suffering among the poor peo- pie and many of the homeless applied at the police stations for shelter. One death only, that of a fisherman, has SO far been reported. The weather bureau observer says it is possible that the mercury may go to 20 degrees below to-morrow and that the cold wave will last several days yet.
 At St. Paul to-day the minimum of the official thermometer was 33 degrees below zero. Other theremometers reg istered as low as 40. Bismarck reports ed 2S and Superior, Wis, S6. Tn num- Der of places in the northwest 1t was the coldest weather of the year. A se- were blizzard ragged at Houghtons Mich, train being late and traffic badly inpeded.
 At Duluth, Mich, with one exception E it was the coldest since 1864. The gov- ernment thermometer registered S7 de- grees below zero early to-day and late tonight stood at 24 below. Forty seven degrees below zero was reported at Ely on the Vermillion range this morning, while towns on the Mesaba range re- ported from 35 to 45 below. Few trains are running on schedule time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
HARTFORD MAN SUICIDES.
Created Sensation in sprinrifeid by Opening Jail Door With Wooden Key.

Hartford, Jan. 24.--Maxwell Mills, twenty-five years of age, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head to-day.
 Mills gained considerable notoriety a week ago when he went to Springfield and opened the doors of the jail there with a wooden key which was found by the jail officials after l.. O. Hoff- man, the alleged forger, had made his escape. Locksmiths and the jail off, cials had tried repeatedly, but without success, to open the jail doors with the key. Mills was by trade a loeksnith but did little work. His suicide ended several days of hard drinking.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
rour ous ln s.. Peiersburg.

London, Jan 25.-No news from the Far East was received at the Japanese legation here yesterday.
 Special despatches from Tokio pub iished here this morning report that the Japanese minister of finance has had a conference with the leading Japanese bankers and has decided to issue loan of 10O,OO0,OOO yen (s5O,0OO,0OO)
 The Japanese newspapers assert that at the New Year reception the czar re- minded Minister Kurino that the Jap anese ought to remember that Russia is a great power.
 The Che Foo correspondent of the Daily Mail cables that an engagement has occurred on the Manchurian rail- road between Russian troops and Chi nese marauders, in which three Rus sians were killed.
 The government, the correspondent continues, has placed ar embargo upon all horses at Port Arthur and has for bidden the sale of provisions without the consent of the authorities. Troops are pouring into Port Arthur from the north and the entire garrison has been . employed in nlanoeuvres. Viceroy Alexieff is suffering from angina pee toris and was unable to attend the mili- tary conference held Sunday.
 The Tokio correspondent of the Times says letters received there from Vladi- vostok declare a party of Russian ma rines landed at Vladivostock January g and subjected the Japanese residents to great violence. They wrecked twenty four houses, maltreated women and in f1icted wounds upon aged persons and children. The rioting lasted twenty hours. The rioters were accompanied by their officers, according to the letters from Vladivostock, and were not re- strained by the civil authorities.
 Japanese newspapers advocate the withdrawal os all Japanese from Si- beria, and ask what may be expected in the event of hostilities if such things occur during peace.
 Special dispatches from Seoul publish ed in London this morning report the resignation of Vi Ton Gik from the post of minister of war owing to his unpop- ularity with the army. The same dis patch says Vi Kun Sang has been ap- pointed Corean minister at Washington
 The Daily Telegraph this morning says it learns from a Russian core spondent that Viceroy Alexieff recently advised the mobilization of the Siberian troops To this Minister of War Kuro- patkin dissented, but the czar, after considering the matter, concurred with viceroy Alexieff and the necessary or ders were issued.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
SAN DOMINGO REVOLUTION.
General Jiminez Being Steadily Driven
 Toward Haytien Border,

General Jtminsz Being Steadily Driven
 Toward Haytien Border.
 San Juan, Porto Rico, Jan. 24.--News received here from good authority in Santo Domingo says that the entire force under General Jiminez, the revo- lutionary leader, is being steadily driv- en from Dominican territory toward the Haytian border.
 Cape Haytien, Hayti, Jan. 24.-Gen- eral Deschamps and other partisans of General Jiminez. who took refuge in the American consulate at Puerto Pla- ta, have gone on board the United States cruiser Hartford and will be taken to Cuba.
 General Jiminez is at Montecristi: his cause is hopeless, as the govern ment troops have won further victories at La Vega and Moca.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
VENT ASHORE OFT NEWPORT.
Two Hundred Passengers on Joy Liner
 Behaved Finely.

Newport, R. L, Jan. 24.-The steamer Larchmont, of theAJoy line, bound from New York to Providence with two hun dred passengers went ashore during an unusually thick fog on a sandbar off Dyer Island, near Newport, at 6:45 this morning. After the tugs Solicitor and Roger Williams had worked several hours trying to float her they at last succeeded in pulling her off about one o'clock this afternoon. The Larchmont proceeded to Providence, apparently not damaged.
 During the mishap to the steamer there was not the slightest indication of a panic among the passengers. Those awake believed at first that the Larchmont had arrived at the dock at Providence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
U. s. GUARD QUELLs RIOT.
Coreans Attack Car on American Line
 Because of Fatal Accident.

Washington. Jan. 24.-The state de- partment to-day received official infor- nation of an attack to-day by mob of native Coreans on an electric car in Corea. the line being owned by Ameri- cans, because of the fact that it had killed a Corean. The news came in the following cablegram received under to- days date from Minister Allen at Seoul:
 This morning an electric railway, which is the property of American cit- izens, a Corean was accidentally and unavoidably killed. Thereupon 6 mob of natives attacked and partially destroy ed the car. The operators of the car would have been injured had it not been for the presence of mind and action of our guard, and serious riot would have occurred"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
Shipping News.

New York, Jan. 24-Arrived. steamer Auguste Victoria, Hamzurg, Southampton and Cherbourg.
 Liverpool, Jan. 24.-Arrived, steamer Um- bria, New York via Queenstown.
 Hamburg. Jan. 23.-Sailed, steamer Bluecher, New York via Southampton and Cherbourg (and passed Dover 24th.)
 Glasgow, Jan. 23-Sailed. steamer An- choria, New York vit Neville (and sailed from latter port 24th.)
 Queenstown, Jan 24-10:05 a. m.--SaiIed, steamer Etruria, (from Liverpool, New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
THE HARPER CASE.
Diseourteous Treatment of British snh-
 Ject Being Investisated.

Honolulu. H. L Jan. 24-Wlliam R. Hoare, the British consul, has begun an investigation in the charge of discourte- ous treatment made by Kenneth Har- per, who went to San Francisco from Auckland, N. Z., last November, to ac- cept a position in a bank, but who was not allowed to land under the provision of the contract labor law. He was or dered deported on the steamer Sonoma. While the sonoma was in the port of Honolulu. Harper was placed in jail for safekeeping. The Investigation is being made at the instance of Premier Seddon of New Zealand.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
sa5o,ooo Fire in New York.

New York, Jan. 24-The building Nos. 546-54S Broadway, occupied by Mori- mura Brothers, Japanese goods; R. E. Bonar & Co.,, hats, and Cranford 6 Quigley, Rossenwasser Brothers, and Finklestein & Maaget, clothing, was de- stroyed by fire early to-day. The total loss is estimated at $250,000
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
S1OO, 900 FIRE IN HARTFORD
CORNING BUILDING ON MAIN
 STREET GUTTED.
Surrounding Huildlngs Threatened for TIme-Gsnsral Alarm a. Once sounds cd and a Worse Disaster Probably Thereby Avsrted-Two Jsvelry Firms Wiped oat-seversI Persons Rescusd with Difficulty.

Hartford Jan. 24.-Only the walls re- main of the Corning building. on Main street, which early to-day was the scene of a fire which gave the fremen much concern for several hours. The total loss was $100,000, of which amount half falls on the Corning estate and the balance on a number of tenants. the chief ones being the jewelry firms of Henry Kohn & Son and Hansel, Sloan & Co.,, and the shoe firm of I. San1uels & Co. on the street floor. At one time the fire threatened a number of surrounding buildings, but the fre-l men, turned out by an immediate gen. eral alarm, at once surrounded the block bounded by Main, Kinsley and Temple streets and confined the blaze to the one structure. The jewelry which had not been stored in their safes, but the contents of these recep- tacles are believed to be unharmed. Fhe other floors of the building were occupied as offices and living apart inents. No one was hurt, although the police had difficulty in rescuing several persons. All these tenants lost their entire belongings.
 Inspection of the ruins during the day failed to show any cause for the fire, but the opinion is held among the insurance men that it started in the basement, crept to the air shaft and then ran to the roof, breaking out there fiercely, while yet the intermedi- ate floors were not on fire. It is also believed to have started among some rubbish.
 The heaviest loss caused by the fire was sustained by the firm of HanseI Sloan & Co. Their safe, in which was stored a large stock of jewelry, was destroyed, and the loss is estimated at l $40. 900. J. Samuels & Co. suffered to the extent of s1o,OoO, and the damage t5 the building is estimated at $10,000. 1 Ten thousand dollars will cover the loss to the tenants on the upper floors. Insurance will cover two-thi.sds of the loss.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
Fight Over Ronrt Bill.

Peter Peterlock runs boarding house at 16S Frank street. It is alleged that early this morning he remembered that two of the boarders, Adam Nordick and Joseph Rekosslzi owed him money, and he went up to their rooms to collect it. A general fight ensued and all three were arrested.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
WI. Meet .n Philadelphia
property.

New York, Jan. 24.-Jack Munroe and Tom Sharkey have decided to accept the offer of the National Athletic club at Philadelphia and will box before that organization next month. The bout will be for six rounds and is to take place between February 10 and "A the date to be selected next week. The sailor and the miner will battl for 65 per cent. of the gross receipts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
Torpedo O EIattIIa saiis To.dev.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Jan. "A. The United States cruiser Buffalo and the torpedo-boat destroyers Decatur, Bainbridge, Barry, Chauncey and Dale, under command of Lieutenant Lloyd H. Chandler, which arrived here January 6, will sail for Gibraltar tomorrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
Vel, Around the wor,d.

Monte Carlo, Jan. 24.--George w. schilling, who left Pittsburg, Pa, in August of 1897 on a bet that he could walk around the world in seven years, arrived here Saturday. Schilling has previously been reported on his walking tour from Japan, India and South Africa
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
smsrlcan Tear.sssa, K.ng,.on.

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 24.-The Hamburg American line steamship Prinzessin Victoria Luise, which sailed from New York January with one hundred and fifty American tourists aboard, arrived here this morning from Curacao.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
Private British Expedition ma.saorsd.

London, Jan. 24.-The foreign office has received news of the massacre of a British expedition under the auspices of trihesmen in the neighborhood of Ru- dolf Lake, East Africa. Several white men were murdered, but no details of the occurrence have been received.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
Great Hurricane sweep. F,jls.

Melbourne, Jan. 24.-A disastrous hurricane has blown over the Fiji Isl- ands, resulting in great loss of life and
 property.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
THEATER CEILING FELL.
Great Excitement Caused in a Berlin
 Playhouse.

Playhouse.
 Berlin, Jan. 24.-During the perform ance tonight at the Duchess theater a portion of the ceiling of the corridor fell and caused great excitement. With the exception of an usher who was falling ceiling made a great crash, and the audience rose to it's feet in a panic. From the stage an actor assured the people there was no danger and quiet was restored. Bremen came to the theater in great numbers. After the excitement subsided the piece was re- sumed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
To Investigate court of ca.snt,on,

Paris, Jan. 24.-There is good reason to believe that the report of Attorney General Baudoin, besides favoring Dreyfus, will recommend a further in- vestigation by the criminal section of the court of cessation before the united sections of the court pass upon the case,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
wo,,Known Elephant Trainer rx.l,sa

London, Jan. 24--George Lockhart, the well known elephant trainer and circus proprietor, was accidentally crushed to death to-day by an elephant while he was attending to the unload- ing of circus animals at the Hoe street railroad station at Walthamstow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
WORLDS FAIR EXHIBITS.
The Importance of speedy Shipments
 Pointed Ont

Pointed Out.
 St. Louis. Jan. 24.--The Louisiana Purchase exposition now stands ready and is waiting for the full and general installation of exhibits. The point has been reached where the management of the exposition is no longer occupied with the rapid advancement toward completion of the buildings but instead, it now lays particular stress upon the importance of the speedy shipment of exhibits, especially those assembled by domestic exhibitors owing to possible shortage of cars later on.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
Russia Di.approves Korean Neutrality

Seoul, Corea, Jan. 24.-A cablegram has been received from the Corean min ister at St. Petersburg saying that Russia disapproves of Corea's declara- Ition of neutrality.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
BRITISH EXPEDITION WARNED.
Thibctap General Indicates That It
 VIII be Opposed.

Will be Opposed.
 Churnbi, British India, Jan. 24-Col- onel Younghusband, the commander of the British expedition to Thibet, has had a friendly interview with a general from Lhassa and number of .Llamas who came out to meet the British mis- sim The general offered favorable terms for Colonel Younghusband to re- tire and on his refusal indicated that the British advance would be opposed.
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BANE PRESIDENT ARREsTEDr
Dallas Man Accused of Stealing sa9, 1000
 of fEnstttutfon,s Funds

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 24,--S. B. Allen, president of the Farmers and Mer- chants National bank at Cleburn, is under arrest here on charges preferred by Bank Examiner J. M. Logan, of Fort Worth, charging him with the enbez- element of $29,OOO of the banks funds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-25
JAPAN TO ISSUE WAR LOAN
ONE OF $50, ,Ooo, 900 IS DECIDED
 UPON.

Result of conference of tho nliisado's Minister of Finance with Leading Bankers of the country-Russian Ma- rines Maltseas Japanese at viadlvos- tok Alarming Reports Continue to Pour Que in ss. Petersburg.