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MARINERS AND
BREEDERS. d

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Don't fail to examine the Standard Bred
Stallion. M. w. Norval, before breeding your
mares. He is large and speedy, large bone,
we'll developed hardy and gentle Solid bay ay
in color with black points. and pronounced oy
Vdg gr general sH es iDf will be Mon
tour House Stables, Westminster, Nd. Mon
day, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday T.; Of t eaen
week; Wednesday and Thursday at Hlteshue
Hotel Stables, Reisterstown;
JOHN G. SKUNK, Owner.
Josrpg BLACK. Groom. APPS If
CrTATEMENT showing the condition OF
- the Aetna Life Insurance Co. OF HARTFORD
Conn, December 3lst, 1904. ooo ,-o o,
i o'h 65, 176, 466. %.
Surplus to Policy ,4oo' o4o' 90
T ~, n;sbnrsements. .... O,75S, 855. SO.
MEIGS & HEISSE, Managers, Baltic, Md.
]. EZRA STEM, Agent, P. o. Westmln'
apr1.3t ster, Md.
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aprils 3
.TATEMENT

showing the Condition of the German
Insurance Company of FreepOrt, Hi.
nOis. Dec. 3lst. 1904.
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COLLECTION "a"
B. B. Tomato,
New Early Cabbage,
Half Long Carrot,
Early Blood 1urnip Beet,
Large White Loaf Lettuce.
White Horasbury kadish,
Mixed Sweet Peas.
This collection. papers, mailed
free of postage to any address for
! 25c in currency or stamps.
COLLECTION "B."
Same as collection "a" with the
following addition:
Early White Squash,
Hollow Craeva Parsnip,
Florida Favorite Watermelon,
Baltimore Nutmeg Canteloupe,
Large Purple Egg Plant,
Early White Spine Cucumber,
Large Lake Drumhead Cabbage,
Assorted Gourd Seed.
This collection, Is papers, mailed
free of postage for SOC in currency
or stamps.
! Any other seeds can be substituted
in the above collections.
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GARDEN
AND FIELD
SEEDS

OT 1ii IAlINbN.
Lang's Champion Yellow Corn.
Lees Prolific Yellow Corn.
Maryland Golden Dent.
Mammoth White Pearl Corn.
Ensilage Seed Corn.
White Tartar Seed Oats.
Everitt's Six Weeks Potatoes.
Snowflake, Early Rose. Early Ohio,
Beauty of Hebron, Green Noun
tain and Burbank Seed
Potatoes. All northern grown.
Fancy re. cleaned Orchard Grass Seed.
Cow Peas
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WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO

WHEELER Il WIkUN MFG. UU.,
SEWING MACHINE AGENCY.
Md. & C. & P. Phones. 1874 w. Main st.
have constantly on hand in all styles new
(no shop worn or repossessed) machines, in
styles for all kinds of work. Simplest ball
bearing machine before the public. Also
machines Prices as low as the lowest for
first-class goods. Parts and needles kept and
furnished; also R. F. D. Mail Boxes. Repair
ing at moderate rates. | solicit a share Of
the trade.
Ell d. STONER,
aprl.tf General Agent.
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ASSETS NOT ADMITTED.
Agents Debit Balances.................... S19.42
Total Admitted Assets. ............
NJ

State of Maryland. Insurance Department,
Commissioners Office, Baltimore, Feb 6, 1905. :
hereby certify, that the above is correct copy
of the Statement of the Michigan Mutual Life In
surance Company of Detroit, Michigan to Deem
Der 3lst, 1901 now on file in this Department.
FRANK l. DUNCAN,
aprilS 81 Insurance Commissioner.
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GARDEN SEEDS BY
OUNCE OR POUND
A SPECIALITY.

Try one or the other OF our family
collections.
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Dem Specials in Sondo.

Marshmaows, which distinctly summer candy,
are with again. Ours the best made, yet sold at
Zoe the pound Also the new Walnut Bon Bons Honey
Chocolate Creams and real Chocolate Covered Dates with
of Others all 1Oc the pound Nothing like them
anywhere else.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
TO DISCUSS REFORMS.
M. Witte's Policy ApproUed-His
Great PozUers.

St Petersburg. Feb. 9-M Witte's policy
tavoring the widest discussion of the reforms is
giving the greatest satisfaction. It is under
stood that Privy Councillor Kobeko win sum-
mon conference OF editors before proceeding to
discuss the press reforms, and the Metropol-
itan OF St Petersburg is convoking ministers
or all creeds prior to the consideration by
special committee Of the point in Emperor Mich
olss's ukase dealing with religious tolerance
Ihis hberality and energy displayed by NJ
"itte In directing the whole question OF reforms
nave startled the reaotionaries
Prince Mestchersky, editor of the Crash
osrin, OF St Petersburg, publishes an open let
Ter to NJ Witte in which he points out that M
Write has powers greater than those of die
taeor. and beseeohss him not TO heed the cIamor
OF the Liberals and not extend rne powers and
scope OF the zenstvos, which he says is not de-
manded by the peasants. and would serve only
10 increase the powers of the irresponsible
zenstvo element
Prince Stchrbetof. a leading Moscow reao-
uonary, urges. with the same object in view,
that M Witte consult with peasant delegates
before extending the powers OF the zemstvos.
The proposed reopening of the universities and
other higher educational establishments, recon-
menaed by Governor General Trepof, has not
met with opposition from the rectors presi-
dents Of the colleges, who favor reopening on
February % but they have informed the Gov
ernor General that II is not advisable to resort
to compulsory measures if the students decline
TO attend the lectures
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
ESTIMATE OF FORCES.
Russians Figure Oyama Has e65, 900
and Thea Haze 80. 900 More.

st Petersburg, Feb. s.-The army organ publishes
oHlcial statistics OF Field Marshal Oyamas forces
based on the regimental numbers the uniforms
Of the Japanese killed in the engagements with
General Kuropatkins forces. According TO this re-
port General Kurokl. commanding the japanese
right has rs battalions IL squadrons and 30S guns.
about $1,000 besides 20 to 80 battalions
General Nodzu. commanding the centre, has go bat
talions. squadrons and 1873 guns, or 5000 men.
General Oku. commanding the left, including Cen
eral Nogis forces. has IS battalions 3 squadrons
and S42 guns, 115.OOO men. The number of re-
servists with Generals Nodzu and Oku is unknown.
The total Of Field Marshal Oyama's regular troops
is placed at 265.0O0 men and $50 guns. The total
number OF reservists is probably 100 600.
Military estimate General Kuropatkin's su-
perior1ty at about $1,000 without including the
Sixteenth Army Corps. which is not yet in the Ear
East. These figures are likely to dash the hopes Of
the peace party, which has distinctly acquiring
influence in high quarters in the last few days.
rear Admiral Nebogatoff's Warships, forming the
Third Russian Pacific Squadron have been painted
a olacker war color Two more transports accom-
panying this squadron will sail within week.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
PRESIDENT URGED TO ACT.
But No Offer of Mediation by This Govern
ment Probable at Present.

Washington Feb s.-President Roosevelt was
urged to-day to take action looking to the
termination of the Russo-Japanese war. The re-
quest was made by the Interparliamentary Union.
through the president of the organization. Repre-
sentative Bartholdt, Of Missouri. DR. Bartholdt
planned the President that the Of opin-
ion among the members OF the union and European
parliamentarians with whom he Is IN correspond
that the President of the United States
the man. with the possible exception Of
the Emperor of Germany, who indicated no dis
position try to bring the end. who
might be listened the subject with favor by
Russia.
DR. Bartholdt pointed that. although Russia
had let it be understood that any offer OF media
ton. from whatever source, would not only be un-
welcome. but would be regarded S unfriendy
act. such attitude in violation OF the plain
stipulatons Of the Hague convention. to which
Russia not only a party, but of which the
Gear the moving power. The President gave
DR.. Bartholdt definite assurances beyond prom
isng to consider the question with Secretary Hay.
1t is known be unlikely that this government
will take any action looking to mediation until
some assurances have been received from both
parties to the pending conflict that such action
would not be unwelcoIne. The President told DR.
Bartholdt that the date of the proposed second
ference at The Hague would depend entirely on the
end of the war.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
B0MBARDMENT CONTINUES
Russians Also Intrenching-Bekef
That Battle Will Precede Thaz0.

Toxic, Feb. g. 2 p. ma report from Man
churian headquarters says that the Russians
have continued their bombardment in the d.
rection Of the Shakhe River since the night OF
February I. They continue intrenching IN
front OF Auchenpao, and IN the vicinity OF
Heikoutai.
The impression prevails here that the irnpend-
ing battle between the armies Of Field Mar
shal Oyama and General Kuropatkin will occur
before any material thaw takes place which
would convert the country into a slushy bog
and render the movement Of guns, ammunition
and stores impossible until the roads harden.
The Emperor and Empress of Japan have
given 100000 yen &4eOO0) to the army and
navy departments to purchase wines and dell
caoias for the celebration Of the national holi-
day. which viii take place Saturday next,
February IL
Vice-President Takahasi. Of the Bank Of
Japan, will start for America and England by
way Of Vancouver February II, 10 hold pre-
hEninary conferences with fnanciers of those
countries regarding terms Of fourth domestic
loan Minister of Finance Yoshiro is arrang
ing 20 meet Japanese bankers and capitalists
on February 13 to discuss the rate OF interest
and time for which this loan shall run.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
vLAD1vosToK BLOCKADE EFFECTIVE.
sOya Strait Filled with Floating Ice
Lighthouses Unlighted.

Toxic. Feb. s-Entry to Vladivostok from the sea
is now limited to Tsushima Strait and Tsugaru
Strait between Hokkaido Island and the island
of Hondo. The Soya Strait, between the island
Of Hokkaido and the island Of Saghalen, is barred
by ice. Reports received Hokkaido. the north
ernmost island Of Japan, and also from coasting
vessels, say Soya Strait IS. not frozen over but
is filed with foes and bergs. making navigation
practically impossible Further TO increase the diff
Guilty Of reaching VIadiVostok the Japanese govern
ment announces that the lighthouses in the vicinity
of Tsugeru Strait will not be lighted except occa-
sionaIly. The official announcement says this de-
cision necessary for strategic reasons, and
warns coastng and neutral navigators that in
passing Tsugaru Strait they must exercise the
greatest care. The japanese continue to patrol
TsUshiula and TSugaru straits, and 1t is believed
that the blockade of Vladvostok is effective.
1t was reported from Vladivostok, under date Of
February l, that the Russian arrnored cruisers
Rossia and GromobOi had been repaired but II is
doubted whether they will emerge from the harbor
account Of the extensive seizures by the Jap
anese OF coal laden ships bound for Vladvostok-
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
ST. PETERSBURG STRIKES RENEWED.
30 Disorder Reported-Wages To Be Raised
Strike Pay viii Be Granted

St Petersburg Feb. 9.-The men in two more
factories. Of which is q small concern employ
ing three hundred hands. ceased work to-day and
more Of the employees Of the Putilof Iron Works
snaned the strikers The renewal Of the strike
however, has not yet gained q threatening form.
somewhat restive, not showing a trouble
some disposition At the Putiloff Works about
o1e-Chi-d OF the force is said 10 have quit work
the expiration Of the eight hours shift quietly
laying down their tools and walking out. Two
battalions Of troops are stationed at the works,
bur there has not been the slightest disorder
Four other establishments are idle, but the
rumors Of z strike al the government arsenal,
with which the city was filed yesterday, are
positively denied.
terday. but came 10 no definite conclusion
gardlng the questions in dispute. II is praoti-
cally certain that the wages Of unskilled
labor. which are rather low. viii be materially
raised, thus satisfying a large mass OF ignorant
men who are easily Influenced by their leaders.
Concessions Of strike pay also VIII be made, the
point 10 be decided being the extent OF this
allowance.
Washington. Feb. 9-Consul General Watts
cabled the State Department to-day from st.
Petersburg as follows:
'Jaborers several principal works here strik-
ing again to-day. Military taking ample pre-
cautions"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
REOPENING.
Kings Speech Being Prepared-The
Liberal Programme.

London Feb. 9.-The reOpennig Of Parliament
on February Il has brought about great ac-
tivity in the political parties. and there is con-
siderable speculation concerning the possibilities
of the coming session. The government at pres
ent apparently has no intention of yielding the
reins. but it is certain that 1t will have to
meet reduced majorities. and foreseeing the
likelihood of critical divisions government sup
porters being impressed with the extreme
Importance of constant attendance on Parlia-
ment.
A Iabinet Council sat to-day to prepare the
Kings opening speech 1t is understood that
the ministers have decided to avoid the thorny
subject of redistribution of seats. and TO place
the Alien bill as the first business Of the ses-
sion which is not likely TO pc remarkable, from
a legislative point of view, the ministers pro-
gramme being confined TO internal reforms, such
as workmen's compensation and agricultural
and educational matters.
It is rumored that the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer will have surprise for the country, in
the shape of a balancing budget without a def
cit, this being due to greatly improved trade
and diminished national expenditure.
The Liberal leaders held council OF war to-
day under the presidency of Earl Spencer. who
seems to have been accepted as the leader of the
party and the prospective Premier in the next
Liberal Cabinet Earl Spencer afterward issued
a manifesto setting forth the Liberal pro-
gramme which indicates a confirmed belief on
the part of the Liberal leaders that a general
election is not distant. The manifesto deals
mainly with the fiscal issue Concerning the
Irish question it is somewhat non-commlttal
probably owing TO dtVergenees OF opinion within
the ranks of the party. 1t says: Liberals will
always be ready at the proper moment to
tend the application of the principle of sef-gov-
ernment in the island whose suHerlngs from this
government so often have been danger 10 the
state"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
QUEEN CoMMENDs CHURCH ARMY.
She Receives Head of 1t at Buckingham
Palace and Gives Subscription.

London, Feb. e.-Queen Alexandra this after
noon received at Buckingham Palace the Rev
Wilson Carlile. head Of the Church Army. who
recently had en- interview with King Edward
The Queen closely inquired about the army's
fight against poverty
My heart goes out 10 those poor fellows"
her majesty said. referring 10 the poor people
out of work. II so glad TO aid their cause
Tell your dear workers throughout the world
how think Of them and pray for them. and how
feel it a great pleasure and privilege to help
them Tell them TO live and labor on for the
good OF others"
The Queen gave Mr.. Carlile another subscrip-
ton toward the arny's funds, and specially
commended the work OF helping discharged
prisoners 10 secure work saying:
ct am deeply touched by the afrectionate SYM
pathy shown by the army for those poor. dear
peOpie"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
SAXON KING AND HIS FORMER WIFE.
Report That Revision of Terms of Divorce
Will Be Made-He May Take His Daughter

Berlin. Feb l0.--The ''Lokal Anzeiger' prints in
formation asserting that 1t is from inside
at Dresden according 10 which DR.. Koerners trip
10 Florence is the result Of the report OF two
Saxon detectives whom King Frederick Augustus
sent 10 Florence several weeks ago to watch the
behavior Of the Countess Montignoso the Kings
former wife. News having reached Dresden from
high aristocratc circles Of Florence that Countess
Montignoso was involved in a love AFFAIR. the
King decided TO investigate through detectives
Their report and that OF the German consul at
Florence were so damaging that the King sent Dr.
Koerner with view 10 bringing about a revision
OF the arrangements made with the Countess
Montignoso at the time OF the divorce from the
then Crown Prince of Saxony. The King, the
'Lokal Anzeiger' says. is evidently determined 70
take the little Princess Anna from her mother, ana
also discontinue or reduce the present allowance
OF $4,000 annually the Countess Montlgncso
The "Lokal Anzeiger' also prints Florence dis
match saving that aristocratic families there re-
f1Isa 10 receive the Countess M0nttgnpso because
OF an affair with Count Carlo GicciaFetni and tnat
she ouarrelIed with her maid in waiting 70 inc
young princess who was appointed py the saxon
Court wishing TO send her away. Or hoerner, Iho
spectaI dispatch says has been IN tlorsnce LOT
several days. and energetic measures py tne Ling
are expected.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
IN 20 PER CENT.
We'll Persons Subject to Pneumonia
Don't Spit, Says Darlington.

1T is generally known. but the fact is said
Health Commissioner Darlington at meeting OF
the Peoples Institute Club at No s1s East 15th-st
last night that 70 per Of well people have the
germs Of pneumonia in their mouths and are sub
ject to the disease. 1t Will come you when you
have yourself out in any way, when you have
drunk too much smoked too much when you
get your feet wet and get cold. With so many
people carrying the germs of disease around in their
mouths you will that it is just as bad for
apparently healthy people 10 spit in public it
other contagious diseases Even II you healthy
don't expectorate-"
DR. T. l. Fogarty sanitary superintendent OF
Brooklyn said yesterday that persons who were
seen spit in the street any public place that
borough would be arrested. Several members OF
the sanitary squad were sent about the borough
with Instructions to take offenders the nearest
police station.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
GAS WORKS EXPLOSIONS.
FiOe Made UnconsciOus-WdH of
Water Saves Tanks.

An explosion. followed by a sighter one. in the
engine OF the Central Union Gas Company,
13Sth-st. and Locust-ave, early this morning. in
Jured men, four Of whom we're taken to Leb-
anon Hospital. where they in a serious cOndi-
ton Ambulances were sent from Lebanon and
Lincoln hospitals. and the police reserves were
rushed from the Alexander and Morrisiana sta
tions. There were alarms The fire spec
tacular for short time. but soon died out. The
injured
BURKE. Martin watchman burns and contusons-
DUNN. Herman empIoye; burned.
GIBBONS. Robert. 141st-st. Locust-ave engineer
burned and unconscious: Lebanon Hospital
KELLY, James. T12 East 147th-st fireman: burned
and unconscious; Lebanon Hospital.
MOHR, Harry, No 476 Robbins-ave.: burned and IN
conscious; Lebanon Hospital
RENwEGA Theodore Nc 6S1 St Anns-ave: burned
and unconscious; Lebanon Hospital
TANNY Herbert: burns
The four in the hospital were in the room
when the boiler exploded at 1s0 Some men rushed
from the other building, and. bursting in the iron
shutters of the building. dragged them out The
other explosions slightly injured several remen and
policemen.
The gas tanks close by were threatened. but were
saved by the fremen. who threw q solid wall Of
water between them and the burning building.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
TO ABOLISH CONCORDAT.
NezC French Ministry FoIIozCs Policy
of Combes Cabinet.

Paris Feb. 9-The Rouvier Ministry to-day
presented in the Chamber Of Deputies the draft
of a new bill for the separation Of church and
state. This measure has been anxiousy
awaited. owing to doubt raised by friends of
former Premier Combes concerning the sin
csrity OF the new Ministry in carrying forward
the policy of separation.
The text of the new measure makes the sep
aration of church and state definite and con-
elusive. but omits a number of details of the
Conbes bill which had aroused antagonisrn.
The essential points of the new measure are:
First-Abolition OF the Concordat whereby
the relations OF church and state were estab-
lshed
Second-Termination of all government aid
and subsidies to religious sects functionaries
Third-Formation Of church associations into
civil corporations, amenable to the same laws
as other organizations
The bill comprises thirty-two articles. and the
text Of Article is follows:
The State henceforth neither recognizes nor
contributes to any religious denomination Pub
lie establishments of religion now existing are
suppressed All religious budgets of appropri-
ations Of government departments or communes
are suppressed. The exercise OF religion is here
after free under the sole restriction that ex-
ercise must accord with public order.
The article abolishing the Concordat says
All laws and orders relative to the public or
ganization or recognition Of a religious denon-
flying the convention made between the Pope
and the French government
It is expected that the bill will be discussed
and voted on before the end Of July
The government laid upon the table OF the
Chamber OF Deputies an explanation of the
reasons for the introduction of the separation
bill. follows:
The separation OF church and state Is OF
the essential reforms whose realization
promised in the governments declaration OF pol
icy on January %. The bill lays down conditions
upon which separation may be carried out In
drawing up the measure the government has
closely followed the lines adopted by the COM
mission of the Chamber which examined the
question. Like the commission, it wishes to
guarantee liberty of religion only limited by
questions of public order. We believe the text
carries out these principles At the same time
measures are laid down TO assure a smooth pas
sage from the old TO the regime. these in
Guiding regulations for the transfer OF property
belonging 10 suppressed religious Establishments
placing churches at the disposal OF religious
bodies and pensions to ministers
The statement concludes with an expression
of the hope that Parliament will not hesitate TO
accomplish this pressing reform
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
LACK OF cusPIDoRs SAVES THEM.

Out Of ten persons arraIgnsd before him in the
Harlem police court yesterday, charged with spit
ting on the subway and elevated railroad platforms
Wednesday night. Magistrate Bresn discharged
eight on the ground that the Interborough was
not complying with the Sanitary Code because IL
failed provide a sufficient number Of cuspidors
the station platforms He advised them to get
sunmonses against the railway officials IN an effort
TO place the responsibility for not providing proper
receptaces, and promised that If any one did get
such summons he would hold any railway official
brought before him.
Magistrate Cornell fined four subway and elevated
spitters 81 each Magistrate Flamnler in JEFFERSON
Market police court, fined five persons 81 each
John Delahunty, the lawyer who has been counsel
for Richard a Garfield. was discharged.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-10
FATHER GOPON REMOVED.
Ercoann1tIa1cdted Russian Priest No
Longer Prison CHAPLAIN.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 9-Father Gopon, the
strike leader. who is reported to be in switzer-
land and who was accommodated January
21 by the Metropolitan Of st. Petersburg. has
been formally removed from the post Of chaplain
Of the Deportation Prison.
Former Minister Of the Interior Prince sviato-
polk-Mirsky informally bade farewell to his staff
yesterday Prince Sviatopolk-M Mirsky fearing
intervtewers. has decided not to go abroad. and
will leave St Petersburg for his country seat.
NJ. Bouligan. the new Minister Of the Interior,
will assume Office tomorrow. In the mean
while he declines to be interviewed.