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Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
OVATION TO M. WiTTE.
Russian Envoy cheered by People Of
Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, n. H., Aug. 30.-Nor
until NJ. Witte arrived at the hotel
with Baron de Rosen shortly after l
o'clock, and received one of the most
remarkable ovations ever accorded n
foreigner in this country, did the
guests in the hotel know the terms of
peace, which the Associated Press had
bulletined a few minutes after the ad-
journment of the morning session.
For half an hour the crowd awaited
the arrival of NJ. Witte. Word had
come that he and Baron de Rosen were
returning to their hotel for luncheon,
but that the Japanese mission would
remain at the navy yard.
By the time the big automobile bring
ing the Russian peacemakers dashed
up to the front of the Russian head
quarters the veranda was crowded
with 800 persons. The crowd met the
anvoys before they reached the YER
anda and began the mighty cheer that
did not die until NJ. Witte had entered
his apartments on the second floor and
sunk into an armchair, moved almost
to tears and completely overcome by
the inspiration of the moment, the con-
flicting emotions produced by the mo-
mentous events at the navy yard. and
lut Wlluly
which greeted him on his arrival.
Bravo, Bravo!" they cried. In their
mad enthusiasm the people rushed to
the end of the veranda and met the
fifty or more who had been watching at
the corner to give the signal of the en-
voy's arrival. Both NJ. Witte and
Baron de Rosen lifted their hats.
The occasion was, with all its en-
thusiasm, too solemn for them to do
more than respectfully bow their
heads. Then NJ. Witte started shaking
the outstretched hands. Before NJ.
Witte passed up the stairway leading
to his apartments the crowd began
crying What about indemnity; how
much did Russia pay?"
The word indemnity" brought NJ.
Witte to a halt on the first landing of
the stairway. Turning to the crowd.
deliberately and with that command
ing force which has made his person
ality the most potent factor in the
peace negotiations. the great man Of
Russia, with words that seemed to
come through his tightly -clenched
lips, fairly snapped back to his ques-
toners with deep feeling:
Pas unsou" (not a cent.
The ring OF pride in his voice told
the crowd that NJ. Witte had won his
victory. He came to Portsmouth de-
claring stoutly that he was not to pay
an indemnity in any shape or form. He
had made good his word. The words
brought another cheer.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
Washington Greatly Pleased.

Washington, Aug. 30.-News of the
agreement OF the peace plenipotentia-
ries at Portsmouth was received here
with surprise, for, while the official
mind has been in a measure prepared
for a successful outcome of the confer
ence by the statements contained in
the Associated Press dispatches from
Portsmouth last night, no such speedy
action was anticipated.
Now that an agreement has been
reached both branches of the govern
ment service experience a feeling of
relief. The State Department realizes
great victory in having secured be-
yono any question the open door in
Manchuria. which was so dear to the
heart of the late Secretary John Hay
The loyal integrity of China seems
also assured, and with the restoration
of the vast Manchurian provinces to
the control Of the present emperor of
China and the dowager empress it is
felt here that there is an end for all
time of insidious tendency to foreign
aggressions upon Chinese soil. With
Korea under a Japanese ,protectorate.
developing its great natural resources
and all to be opened to American ex-
ploitation on even terms with other
nations, a large increase in the for
eign market open to our products is
expected.
For its part, the navy will be re-
lieved of the tedious and expensive
patrol which 1t has been maintaining
in the Philippines ever since the begin
ming of hostilities to guard against the
violation Of neutrality by the belliger-
ents. Also 1t will be relieved of the
necessity of guarding the Russian in
termed ships. These ships may now.
it Is supposed. depart for their home
ports, although some repairs may be
necessary before they may be re-
garded as seaworthy.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
NATIONAL ENcAMPMENT.
Great Hosts of Grand Army Of the Re
public Coming to Denver.

Denver, Aug. 2S.-NeXt week the
streets of Denver will be swarming
with people. Not less than ZOO
are to be provided for in this city, and
unless the public awakens to the re.
sponsibility that will be imposed upon
1t to keep its promises of entertaining
this vast throng from all parts of the
United States. it will find that it has
invited guests and forgotten to provide
the promised hospitality.
Officials of the Santa Fe road alone
have stated to the executive commit
tee of the G. A. R. that it is preparing
to bring in $4,000 from the state of
Kansas alone, while the Union Pacific
says it will bring in 10000 from the
same state.
More than a month ago the chair.
man of the Western Traffic Association
stated that $4,000 people had already
booked for the trip, and since then
thousands more have signified their
intention of being here.
Perhaps 100000 persons will be here.
The Union Depot Company will build
two large baggage platforms to handle
the encampment traffic alone, and will
install forty-four extra baggagemen
who will work on regular shifts night
and day. Besides that, ]. G. Campbell,
baggagemaster at the depot, says that
fully 100 extra men will have to be en-.
gagged to work through the encamp-
ment week.
Every hotel and rooming house and
private home viii be taxed to provide
quarters. The hotels will turn ordi.
naries and bathrooms into dormitories
and install cots. All the school houses
will be turned into sleeping quarters
for the soldiers, and 5000 mattresses
alone have been contracted for to fur
nish free beds to the soldiers who are
coming who could not afford to make
the trip If they had to meet all Of these
expenses
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
France Gives Roosevelt Credit.

Paris, Aug. 30.-The unwavering con-
viction of France that President Roose-
velt's initiative would culminate in
peace has received its reward.
The news of the successful termina-
ton of the conference at Portsmouth,
which was first made known through
the Associated Press bulletin, produced
a profound impression when it was
communicated to the members of the
diplomatic corps and the high officials
OF the government, who unanimously
expressed the keenest satisfaction that
the heavy strain and anxiety had been
removed and President Roosevelts un-
relenting persistency was generally
considered to have been the main fac
tor in bringing about the happy result.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31

The southern half of Saghalien
island is lost to Russia, an island over
which few weeks ago she had full
sway and ownership.
Russia has been compelled by force
of Japanese arms to consent that all
nations shall have full trade facilities
in Manchuria. privilege which she
formerly jealousy withstood.
The cZar's government refused be-
fore the war to recognize any right of
Japan to seek influence and trade in
Korea. AS result of the war Japan
is given a preponderant influence in
the Hermit kingdom. with full power
to advise the emperor on all matters
pertaining to commerce and to war.
Russia has relinquished ownership
in the Chinese Eastern railroad con-
meeting Port Arthur with Changtfu.
This involves a retrocession to China
by Russia of property rights, and gives
to Japan an opportunity to recoup her
finances.
The czar loses all influence in Man.
churia, province which his govern
ment was absorbing.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
TO PROBE EQUITABLE
FULL INVESTIGATION SOUGHT
Company Joins State in Asking That
Its Affairs Be Subject to
Careful Review.

New York, Aug. 25-The Equitable
Life Assurance Society to-day joined
with the state of New York in asking
for full investigation in court of its
directors and officers and their alleged
wrong-doings in managing the moneys
of the society
The document which announced this
determination was the answer of the
forty-nine Equitable directors to
charges made against them in connec-
tion with suit brought against the
Equitable society by the state
Admission is made that some off,
cfals of the Equitable have been guilty
of improper and illegal acts. In all
thirteen charges are answered by the
directors. Among these answers they
admit the $250,000 loan to the Depew
Investment Company
They admit the $6e5,000 loan of the
Mercantile Trust Company, but waive
responsibility in this loan so far as the
board of directors is concerned, and
indicate Messrs. Alexander, Jordan and
Deming as the persons having the most
intimate knowledge of these transac-
ticns.
The charge that excessive salaries
were paid to officers of the Equitable
is not directly answered, but admission
Is made that under guise of salaries
excessive fees were given to certain
Equitable officials who were also di-
rectors in other companies. In defense
the answer states that these practices
were not known to the whole board of
directors.
Outlining their belief as to the best
policy to pursue in fixing the blame for
the Equitable scandals, the directors
say first that the blame fc- alleged
cases of misconduct will be found to
rest on individual officers, and not
upon the directors as a body. Having
made this explanation, the answer then
admits in a general way the wrong
doing charged.
The first charge specifically an
swered is that premises on Broadway
were let at Inadequate rentals to the
Mercantile Safe Deposit Company.
This is admitted, but it is denied that
at the time this lease was made James
H. Hyde, James w. Alexander, William
Alexander, Gage E. Tarbell, Valentine
P. Snyder, Thomas D. Jordan, Charles
b. Alexander, Henry R. Winthrop, AL
vim w. Krech and William H. McIn-
tyre were stockholders and directors in
the Mercantile Safe Deposit Company
AS to excessive and unwarranted
loans to agents, the reply admits that;
they were made.
The s10,000,000 surplus held by the
Equitable society is the final item con-
sidered by theadirectors. and in sub
stance their reply on this charge is
that they do not know precisely what
their rights are regarding .he surplus,
and that they are willing to leave this
matter for the courts to decide.
In conclusion, the answer says:
Wherefore, this defendant joins in
the prayer of the plaintiff in this ac-
tion, and thereon submits its rights and
interests in the matters in question to
the judgment of the court
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
kitchener.curzon ,ouarreI.

Simla, Aug. 26.-The publication Of
strongly worded protest by lord
Kitchener. commander.in-chief Of the
forces in India. against the alleged mis-
representation of his views by Lord
Curzon to the home government, and
detailed reply by the viceroy. main
tanning the accuracy Of his statements
and reiterating that Lord Kitchener's
reorganization scheme would concen-
trate all the power at army headquar-
ters, has created fresh sensation and
still further embittered the feeling be-
tweeR the two opposing factions.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
ARMIES AT THE FRONT
VAST BODIES READY TO FIGHT
Both Sides Largely Reinforced-Jap-
anese Firmly Established
in Manchuria.

Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, Aug. 28.-
Intelligence of the constitutional
grants by the government has been re-
ceived by the army and general infor-
nation relating to department affairs
continues to reach here from three to
ten days late.
Since the Japanese reconnoitered the
Russian confer about twenty-five or
thirty miles on August 10th, which re-
suited in retaliatory skirmishing as
well as the checkmating of a wide
movement of considerable bodies of
troops throughout three days, nothing
important has occurred.
During the long quiet there have
been reinforcements to both sides, CIV
ing the the theater of war a much
changed appearance. The front has
been greatly extended, made possible
by the use of wireless telegraph and
because of the unexampled sized of the
armies, the character of the third stage
of the war, whether it be general hos
tilities or the garrisoning of contested
territory, will be complicated.
The relative positions of the two
armies is comparable to that of year
ago and the country Immediately fac
ing the Japanese is almost Identical
with that which confronted them at
Lao Yang.
The acquisition of the railway and
rivers by the Japanese at Mukden, to-
gether with their Feng Wang Cheng
communications and General Kawa-
mura's new line of communication and
defense, moved from the head of navi-
cation on the Yalu river across to
kaiyuan, with the occupation of the
Chang Paishan mountain region,
makes control of the administration of
South Manchuria as complete as that
achieved in the North. BY similar or
ganization and rapid consolidation of
these connections, the destiny of Man.
churia is closely fixed regardless Of
other influences.
The Associated Press correspondent
recently traversed 200 miles of the
old imperial hunting reserve Oh the
east flank of which was opened to set
tlement several years ago. Heavy
crops of oil beans, millet, maise, in
digo and hemp are under cultivation
there. This comprises a region ex-
tensively secuted by the Japanese,
who appear bold and active pending
negotiations. The people complain Of
horse thieves and robbers.
There is general appreciation
throughout of the demonstration in
the United States of NJ. Witte. After
an enormous rainfall during the last
ten days it is believed that the rainy
season is closed.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
Detroit Tunnel Begun.

Detroit, Aug. 26.-Work on the rail-
road tunnel which is to be constructed
under the Detroit river between Wind
sor and Detroit began yesterday when
force of workmen commenced sink
Ing the initial shaft on the American
side. A similar shaft will shortly be
sunk on the tunnel line on the Cana
dian side. While there is still mUoh
preliminary surveying and testing to
be done, the location Of the tunne, Is
practically decided upon.
The actual length Of the under
ground portion of the tunnel will be
two and six-tenths miles and the dis
tance from surface 10 surface almost
exactly three miles. 1t is estimated
that between two and three years Will
be occupied in the construction.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
ENJOYS Congratulate Roosevelt.

Portsmouth, Aug. 30.-Before the en-.
voys left the conference building to-
day, Fluctuations were exchanged with
the President at Oyster Bay. Both
Baron Komura and NJ. Witte tele-
graphed.
The former confined himself to ap-
prising Mr.. Roosevelt OF the conditions
upon which peace had been concluded.
M. Witte frankly laid his tribute at
the Presidents feet. In his message
he said:
History will ascribe to you the
glory and added the expression of
Russia's hearty appreciation Of the
Presidents generous initiative"
Mr.. Roosevelt replied with words of
thanks and congratulation.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
What Japan Has Won.

The mikado's empire has secured n
place among the great powers OF the
world.
Japan has wrested from Russia the
control of the Liaotung peninsula. in
cluding Port Arthur Dalny and the
Blonde and Elliott islands, thus at one
stroke getting revenge for past indig-
mites and what to her are the prime
fruits of victory.
By Japan's victories the empire has
forced Russia to consent to the open
door for all nations In Manchuria.
A "preponderant influence" in Korea
has been secured. an influence which
admits the right of Japan to give mill
tary and financial advice to the en-
peror of Korea.
Japan obtains the cession of the Chi
'nese Eastern railroad. south from
Changtfu to Port Arthur. a change of
control which will aid Japan In finan.
cial sense.
Japan has forced the limitation OF
the Chinese concession of 1896. under
which the "cut off" through northern
iManchuria was built to connect the
trans Siberian and the Ussuri rail
roads, SO as to provide for the reten.
tion and ownership of the line by the
Chinese Eastern. Chinese imperial
police are to be substituted for the
Russian railroad guards.
The Japanese treasury is to receive
liberal sum in payment for the care
of Russian prisoners.
Japan's fishermen secure the right
to ply their trade In the waters Of the
Russian Littoral from Vladivostok
north to the Behring sea
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
Germany Praises Roosevelt.

Berlin. Aug. SO.-Japan has won a
great moral victory, Russia a great
diplomatic one, and President Roose-
welt has become the first figure in in
ternational craftsmanship.
That is what Berlin thinks of the re-
suit of the Portsmouth conference.
The foreign Office, where the Asso-
ciated Press brought the first an
nouncement and the summary of con-
dltions agreed upon thirty minutes be-
1ore they were known elsewhere in
Germany, says unreservedly that with
out the Presidents personal exhorta-
lons, supported by his unique position
and the power of the United States,
peace would not have been attained
and that Grmany and the whole world
will benefit by the craftsmanship
shown by the Washington govern
ment.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
President conoratuIated.

Oyster Bay. Aug. 30.-Throughout
the late afternoon and evening yester.
day messages Of congratulation by the
score poured In upon the President
from all parts Of America and Europe.
The great part he has played in the
bringing about of the success OF the
conference and In promoting the inter.
ests OF civilization is recognized
throughout the world. as is indicated
by the cordially and wide range cov-
cred by the congratulatory dispatches.
None OF these messages were made
public
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
Estimated Cost Of War.

The cost OF the RussoJapanese war
in money and warships is given as fol-
lows:
War began February 4, 1904.
Duration days.. $40.
Cost to Russia (estimated), $1,S75,-
100000.
Cost to Japan (estimated), $780,.
100000.
Japanese casualties in battle. 17O.-
900.
Russian warships lost or captured,
seventy-three.
Japanese warships lost, twelve.
Value Of Russian ships lost, $780,.
900 900.
Value Of Japanese ships lost, $15..
000,00p.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
PEACE TERMS AGREED UPON
between RUSSIA AND JAPAN

Aug nsnd
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an twenty the legal oft Lp
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The at to be compile eend o + the week.
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to he t Emperor oah hat President
indemnity y b saghaen reimburse anfon
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Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
What Russia Has Lost.

Russia has lost its position as a
ranking naval power. Its fleet in the
Pacific is cut to pieces and Its great
Baltic feet has been destroyed.
Russia has been routed from the
Liaotung peninsula, from Dalny. the
Blonde and Elliott islands. and from
Port Arthur. the harbor fortress whose
strength and position gave the czar n
position OF dominance in eastern af-
fairs.
Gilpin observer., 1905-08-31
no SEN eoycotted Goods.

Shanghai, Aug. 2s.-The Chinese for
eign board has appointed special
commissioner to assist Chinese mer-
chants here to dispose of the enor-
nous quantity of American goods con-
tracted for before the boycott was an.
nounced. hoping thus to avert fnan.
cial panic.
The Columbus journal., 1905-07-26

noon in consequence of weak stomnchs.
Seasons change, me and wOncn die,
othors take their places But Peter
Schmitt's flour occupies the same
warm place in the hearts of Plate
county house. wives. II is the same
yesterday. to day and forever. If
\ fishing party is going out this
evening composed of Mossrs. &. ].
Carrig, Jerry Carrig, Frank Kelly,
Louis Lachnitt. Ed E]avAnnugh and
the hnhcuEUr and fra for the biggest
alloat
\ delivery wagon of kagatH * Co.
figured IN u runaway yesterday even.
ING. lhc driver, Theodore Morrison,
tad left his Iig ii front Of the resi-.
donCc of ". l. SpuiCc while he dcliv.
cred some groceries, ana tho horses
walked of, finally increasing their
! speed to n gnllop They coliid"d with
Il budding in the rcmr 81 the l.ngat2
store, breaking the u,ci.yOko and
SHINING NJ on, ut the horses slightly.
The damage WAS not s"rlOug.
An overland expedition from Omaha
to the inl!owsrOn" pnrk cnmpcl in
Columbus last night. The party II
| made up of the families uf tho Car
The Columbus journal., 1905-07-26

through u bridge near Harper's plnce
EAST OF town. which caused permanent
injury to the horse. Mr.. Bruckner
sued tho county for $i9G some time 2
and tho case has hCcn called for trial
several times hut for some reason or
other nothing was done in the matter
until last week County ATTORNEY La.
than effected u sottlement-the county
to allow Mr.. Bruckncr go on damage
and pay the costs of tho suit. Hum.
phr"y Democrat.
/ NJ. Augustine. editor OF the Free
Press Mt Grand Island. visited this CITY
last week. This weeks issue OF hts
paper contains his impressions Of the
most attractive little city In Nebraska.
iio says; On visiting the city Of 90.
!umhuS the first thing to impress tho
visitor il tho abundant foliage TO bs
seen on every hand and lining eyery
street throughout tho residens portion.
In fact II walk about the enterprisiup
litt." city naturally gives one the i'm.
preston that 1t va originally built
III u veritable forest. But such IL
not tn" caso, When Columbus was
but u village it was az harren OF trees
and fragrant foliage as tho average
Nebraska town. but tho c%ntcrprising
citizens with united effort and with
on" accord went To planting trees
and now thew enjoy the fruits OF their
labor III u way that tho average Wis.
itor cannot help but envy them IN
their possession Of it. Had the citi.
Zcns Of Grand Island done likew ise
we conld now boast Of ~ many fine
trees rs now graces the streets AMI
thoronghfnres Of our little sister city
70 tho cast.
The Columbus journal., 1905-07-26

DIR, paul. dentist.

DR.. Paul, dentist.
Prot. Pool. vioiinist. Phone G5.
Or. Waller, Osteopath, Barber block.
Melvin Hashbergcr of SCHUYLER wa,
II. town todoy
Little Stella Robinson was take,
seriously Ill last night.
Miss Grace Crawford OF Spaliinc
was IN the CITY today.
Mrs VIM. Eurher and chi.ur,n &c,
turned today from M extended yisi,
III Ohio.
Misses Janet McAliister ana Ger.
aldnr Gray wen! to Siapi, hurs, On q
visit Yesterday.
Il. II. Chambers is becoming active
the past few days nstcg his severe
attack Of rheumatism.
A number of Columbus Young peo.
ple attended u dancing party given az
Schuyler last evening.
GertrudeMcad from the western part
OF tho state is n guest ut the homo OF
MIR. nnd Mrs. Vim Lohr.
+. II. Jenkins returned from FOR.
folk yesterday where he had been to
visit a brother who is sick.
will Baldridge and wife were in
the city last night. They were on
their way home to Fullerton from
blue Hill this state.
Mrs. a. l.. Koon en,l children viii
depart tomorrow for David City where
they will spend two weeks Visiting
relatives.
John q. DRYDEN of Kcarncy. M
intimate friend ami college matc of
Rev. Munro was visiting in tho city
yesterday.
Ed Long, formerly of this city
stopped here to-day with n party Of
n~ntomobilists, on their return from
Omaha TO Grand Island.
Mrs. Howard Gccr departed today
for Los Angeles to join her husband
who preceded her two weeks ago,
leaving her to visit her parents. MIR
md Mrs. NJ. Whitmoyer.
The Journal received n card this
morning frOom +. L. Walker, written
Mt McCook, ordering the Journni
mailed to Colorado. Syringe Mr..
Walkers migratory hailts make it
impossible for even the ~ncn,paucr.
to keep tab on him.
The Columbus journal., 1905-07-26
PIChI bl'l0nist Convention.

Tn" Prohibitionists of Platte County
are called to meet in convention In
Monroe Hall on august 3 at 2o'clock
u m, for the purpose OF electing ton
delegates to the state convention
which meets NJ tho auditorium in
Lincoln Nebraska August Sth at 10
O'Clock a.. m. amt TO transact such
other business rs NAV properly come
before it..
l'alah Lightner. Chairman.
~. Luth Secretary.