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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
MAY BE GREATEST BATTLE.
II General Battle Takes Place In Man
churiA One Million Men Will
he Engaged,

Paris, July 10.-If a battle takes
place In Manchuria Of any considera-
ble import before the final treaty OF
peace between Russia and Japan, 1t
will be by far the greatest in the his
tory of the world, dlscardlng as leg
endary the wild Greek fables of Xerx-
es' army, millions strong The Japa-
nese to-day have six armies In the
field, composed of 26 divisions, and
totaling force of at least 100000
men. Five of these great armies are
understood as operating against Lin
ievitch, 30 that the force Immediately
opposed TO him will be at least 100000
strong, and 1t may be even larger. The
Japanese force Of artillery is estfma-
ted at 1900 guns.
Figures even approximately correct
Of the Russian army are more difficult
to get at. It is known that the
Russian army has been re-enforced
since Mulkden, but 1t Is believed that
1t does not greatly exceed 100000 men,
with 1900 guns. II each side should
bring into the battle 10 full quota,
therefore, nearly 100000 men and
close to 5000 cannon will be engaged.
The front of the Japanese armies COW
ers about 100 miles, extending in one
vast semicircle from the Lao river
to the mountains south Of Kirin, the
two tanks being advanced toward the
Russians.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
APPOINT RECEIVER.
The Court Assumes Control Of Peo-
ple's United States Bank.
BEGINS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION.
The President and Promoter of the
Bank Enters Formal Protest
Against the Action
of the Court.

st. Louis, July lion the request
of Secretary of State Swanger Of Mis-
souri,, Judge MCKINNEY Of the st.
Louis circuit court Monday appointed
former Judge Selden P. Spencer re-
ceiver for the Peoples United States
bank, against which fraud order has
been issued by the federal postal au-
thorities. Judge Spencer Immediately
qualified, furnished a $250,OOO bond,
and at once proceeded to the headquar-
tiers of the concern, where he took
charge.
The Peoples United States bank was
organized by Edward G. Lewis of st.
Louis in 1904 and has capital stock Of
$2,50O,OOO The banking business was
conducted along new lines, the great
er part of the subscription for stock
and the deposits being solicited and
received by mail. Secretary Of State
Swanger made the following state
ment in regard to the banks assets:
"The Peoples United States bank has
various sums ON deposit with dlmerent
cities Of the United States, the total
amount of cash being about $500, 900.
It has also $4,000 in government
bonds. There are also securities OF
the University Heights property and Of
the Lewis Publishing company amount
ing to 100000.
Immediately upon taking charge OF
the affairs of the Peoples United States
bank, former Judge Selden P. Spencer
Monday appointed receiver by the st.
Louis county circuit court, sent tele-
graphic orders to the repositories OF
the bank in other cities, about 30 In
number, directing them to discontinue
the issuance of money or checks and
to report at once the amount of money
on hand credited to the Peoples bank.
Judge Spencer then took up the In
vestlgation Of the banks financial con-
dition and, assisted by several ex-
perts, made a hurried search Of the
institutions books and Monday night
issued the following statement Of la
bilities and assets:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

After Judge Spencer had taken con-
troll, meeting of the board of direct
ors of the bank was called, at which
the following were presented and sign
ed the set of resolutions protesting
against the appointment Of receiver
by the court and the issuance Of a
fraud order by the United States postal
authorities.
Theodore F. Meyer, former Gov. Lon
V. Stephens, W. F. Carter, James f.
Coyle, e. G. Lewis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
Enelnnd,n MIlltary Inadequate.

London, July 11.-Field Marshal
Lord Roberts created sensation in
the house Of lords Monday evening
when In lengthy and well considered
speech he deliberately expressed his
opinion as a practical soldier that the
military force of Great Britain was
inadequate, imperfectly trained and
totally unfit to uphold Great Britain
as q frst-class power.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

st. Petersburg, July t1.-Besides the
peace plenipotentiaries there will be
FIVE delegates with the Russian peace
mission, including three secretaries,
Prince Koudacheff, formerly secretary
Of the Russian legation at Toxic I'M
der Baron Rosen; NJ. Plancer, who
formerly was attached to the chancel-
lery Nof the viceroy Of the Far East,
and NJ Naboukif. Of the foreign Office,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
Lick, Observatory Threatened.

San Jose, CAL, July 11.--Forest fires
are threatening the Lick observatory,
In which is located the famous Lick
telescope. The corps Of professors
there have telephoned here asking
that the governor call out the militia
Of San Jose to fight the flames. The
FIRE is now within eight miles Of
Mount Hamilton, upon which the OBJ
servatory Is located, and the flames
are making rapid progress toward the
summit Of the mountain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
Linevitch Optimistic.

St. Petersburg. July 1.-THE en-
peror has received from Gen. Linevitch
another very optimistic dispatch on
the military situation and the section
Of the court party still favorable to q
continuation of the war Is making
much of 1t. According to gossips OF.
the imperial encourage the empress is
opposing the conclusion of peace
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
Agreement a Rellef 10 me TrencI.

Agreement a Relief to the French.
Paris July 11.-Premier Rouvier's
announcement in the chamber Of dep
titles Monday of the terms Of agreement
between France and Germany concern.
lsg Morocco, brings deep sense Of re-
lief to the entire country after many
weeks Of tension which many persons
believed involved the possibilities Of
war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
TO Be PORTSMOUTH.
Peace Conference Will Be Held In
New Hampshire Town.
WILL OCCUPY BUILDING NAVY YARD


Washington, July 11.-Assistant Sec
rotary Peirce Monday announced that
the plsnipotentiaries Of Russia and
Japan had agreed upon Portsmouth, N.
H., as the meeting place for the ses-
sions Of the peace conference to be
held outside of Washington. The ses-
sions will be held In the government
navy yard at Portsmouth in the new
building just completed there.
Third Assistant Secretary OF State
Pierce has been commissioned by the
president to make all arrangements
for the meeting Of the plenipotentia-
ries at Portsmouth and is preparing
to leave for that place to confer with
the commandment of the navy yard. The
meeting will be held In the general
store house.
Orders have been issued for the
Mayhower to Join the Dolphin at Oy-
eter Bay early in August to receive the
pIenipotentiaries. With the ENJOYS
aboard the two vessels under the ese
cort Of small cruiser, will proceed
to Portsmouth. The plenipotentiaries
will assemble at New York early in
August and be taken to Oyster Bay
ON two protected cruisers Of the Cleve-
land type to pay their respects to the
president and be formally presented
by him to each other.
- AR
mutually acceptable to the peace en-
voys of the belligerents, as besides
being a cool and comfortable place
for this season of the year, 1t has
the advantage OF offering building on
government soil, which Is regarded as
an important consideration. This gov
eminent, 1t is stated, did not in any
wise dictate as to the selection
While the sessions will be held In
the navy yard the plenipotentiaries
and their stats will live in nearby ho.
tells.
Portsmouth, N. H., July 11.-Rear
Admiral Mead, who Is In command OF
The navy yard, said that having had
no intimation that the peace confer
ences would be held at the navy yard
he could not at this time tell what
arrangements would be made for their
accommodation
The new general store building
Just completed is the largest and most
imposing of any in the yard, being
four stories in height and Of ample
dimensions. 1t is Of brick and brown
stone and at present is not occupied.
Rear Admiral Mead said that 1t could
readily be furnished for the needs OF
the conferees.
The location Of the navy yard ID
one offering all the advantages OF q
northern summer resort. It occupies
an island in the Plscataqua river al
most in the ocean. Its view commands
the wide mouth of the river which 10
the boundary between Maine and New
and forms Portsmouth har-
bor. The shores are picturesque,
dotted here and there with cottages
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
Heavy Imports from Germany.

Berlin, July 6.-1erman exports to
the United States were about Sils,.
1924 during the year ending June
20, or $4,000 600 more than during
The preceding fiscal year. 1t Is prob
able that the heavy sales to the United
States will have 3 favorable influence
on the commercial treaty question.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

Topeka, July S.-Iohn N. Johnson.
secretary If the state board Of control
of charitable institutions. has resigned
and will return to his home in Oska-
loosa. Mr.. johnson resigned because
the board melubers have determined to
reduce the salary from $4,000 to 81 ,2OO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

tain seats in the legislative bodies OF
the United States And we urge the
congress Of the United States to sub
NIT to the people constitutional
amendment prohibiting polXgamy or
plural marriages within the territory
Of the United States"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

Marshall, Mo-, July 1L-Charles G.
Patterson, who shot ex-senator Err
nest D. Martin on May 80, was ar
raigned Monday in the criminal court
de pleaded not guilty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

Topeka, Kan, July iL-About 800
dspositos Of the dsfunct First Ma
tional bank met Monday night % take
steps to protect their interests An
executive committee Of nine was ap-
pointed to handle the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
The sugar rate War.

Topeka, Kan, July s.-The Santa
Fe has Joined in the sugar rate war.
The rate has been cut from 80 cents to
22cents for Missouri river points from
New Orleans; and from 40 to 80 cents
for Kansas jobbing points.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
A Missouri student Killed.

Columbia, Mo-, July 11.-Russell In
gall, engineer student In the University
Of Missouri, was killed here Monday by
coming in contact with live electric
light wire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

London, July lo.-Nlss Nay Sutton,
Of Pasadena. Cal, Saturday beat the
British champion. Mas x. Douglass.
By 20 and thus becomes Britihh a.
well as American lady tennis cham
plon. The scores were; IS, -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

More Chicago Teamsters VIII Strike
Chicago, July 11.-Five hundred ad-
ditional teamsters will go on strike
Wednesday morning II the Chicago
Carriage company, organized by the
city Express companies, attempts
Tuesday to deliver goods to the boy
cotted houses with non-union men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
Assets



When Judge Spencer arrived at the
bank building. situated In St Louis
county. just west Of the city limits. and
In which are also the ofices Of other
enterprises conducted by Edward @.
Lewis. the president and promoter
Of the Peoples bank be was met by
President Lewis who made the follow
ing formal protest against the action
of the court:
Il, acting as president Of this bank
90 protest against said order, as not
Just andsin every way preiudieial TO
the interests Of both stockholders and
depositorH. and do surrender said bank
and its assets only under protest and
n obsdienee TO said order Of the hon
orshls court :.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

Goldheld, New, July 1.-two blocks
Of Goldheid's business and residenes
section have been totally destroyed b.
Are. The losi ls estimated q s2oo,-
ooo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13
SLEEP FOR BABIES
Rest for Mothers.

Instant relief and refreshing sleep
fof skin-tortured babies, and rest for
Tired, fretted mothers, 10 warm baths
With Cuhcura Soap and geptle anoint-
ings with cuticura Ointment, the great
akin cure, and purest Of emoiiiehts.
cu6ru -, Qirtr'r-,. - TIIlruil ~ rruu1i.-i
l1lau7l IllI IlIal clall ca n1aI. - lIIrl
I rrfati1 ~ 3 On ~ hlnas7
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-13

ana farm houses, while number Of
hotels on either the Maine Of the New
Hampshire shore are easily accessible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14

that some immigrants would be separated
from their kind, answer is made that IL is
Infinitely better that these immigrants be
placed in a position so that they may soon
joln their friends and relatives happily than
at present where they are burden TO
them and of no aid to themselves or ben
eft to the nation. There is even now a ten
dency to carry out the idea of this law by
the so-called removal office in New York
But not having the force and sanction or
the law this office can do but limited
amount toward relieving distress due to
congestion. / confess that intellectually the
Immigrant notably the younger one, has
larger opportunities in New York and other
eastern cities than he possibly could have
In the south or the west but here again we
are facing a problem. The young Russian
lew who has a keen mind and flashing
intellectually soon learns the difference
between the maryelously comfortable condi-
ton of many of his brethren and that of
his own miserable existence. More readily
than the average Gentle he philosophers
ON the why's and wherefores of social con-
ditions always with the same result-that
things are not just right, and sooner or
later he becomes a rabid socialist, and Is
brought face to face with the law of the
land or with suicide 1t seems to me that
a little reasoning and a little more of per-
sonal investigation would convince any and
all Americans that something must be done
to save these young people from themselves.
So much more bitter Is the life of some of
these young men when they contrast them
selyes-always believing in their own supe-
riority-with the young men who are now
shining lights on the East Side-doctors,
lawyers, merchants and bankers-for IL
must be remembered that the best men In
New York are the descendants of some of
the poorest immigrants that ever crossed
the Atlantic and to aid In the realization of
the aspirations is a duty, and this law
alone can do It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14
FAMILY THREAT IN VAIN.
Heir to Fortune to Marry Actress May
Leslie,

Another romance in which young ac-
tress and the son of an old and wealthy
family play the principal parts became pub
lie in New York yesterday when it was an
nounced that Miss May Leslie, until re-
Gently member Of the Lew Fields COM
pany, would soon become the wife of
Charles Rogers, son of the president of the
Borden's Condensed Milk Company, TWEEN
ty-five million dollar corporation.
Not wholly dissimilar from the matri-
monial experience of her friend, Evelyn
Nesbit, whose marriage to Harry Thaw
last week attracted wide attention, Miss
Leslies romance in its completion includes
several factors that were absent from the
earlier affair. The young woman who is
now occupying the center of the stage is,
or soon will be, a divorce, while her IN
tended husband, by persisting in his an
nOunced determination to make her his
wife, has invited parental displeasure to
such an extent that he has been made to
understand he will be entirely dependent
upon his own resources If he contracts the
proposed alliance.
Thus far it would seem the threat has
been without avail, for it was accorded
but scant attention by either of the young
persons last night. In fact, their sole source
OF worry appeared to lie in the question
of when the present barrier to the wedding
would be removed This obstacle Is Miss
i
whom she expects to be legally freed this
week.
1t can scarcely be said that the an
nouncement came as a great surprise to
the associates of Miss Leslie, for since the
opening of their season. when Mr.. Rogers
first met the young woman, he has been
constancy itself in his attention to her.
Nightly his big red automobile carried her
from her home to the theater I'm 42d street,
and there awaited her temperance after
the performance.
Her sister, Anna Leslie, is also on the
stage. She is now with the Babes In Toy
land" Both the young women were for
two or three years at the Weber and
Fields music hall. where they attracted
much attention on account of their unusual
beauty.
Miss Leslie is about twenty-five years
old, tall, slender and fair. She played a
a small part in the performance of TT Hap
pened In Nordland." appearing, with Ave
other young women. In striking costume
of black tights. with silver embossings
which served to attract especial attention
to- the half dozen thus arrayed.
IF you must say anything" said Miss
Leslie last night. be sure to say that we're
perfectly happy" and in this Mr.. Rogers
heartily acQuiescod.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14
Could Not Object to the Law.

The rich Jews and others certainly could
not object to a law of the kind suggested.
for the reason that they. better than many
others know under what pressure the char
table societies of New York and elsewhere
are put under the present system of uncon-
trolled landing of aliens. Whatever may be
said with regard TO the sentimental side,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14
BURToN's NEW INDICTMENT.
Charged With Accepting Fees From St
Louis Company.
219 9Th Nv, WASHIN
fe20-m. w.f,59t

Senator J. r. Burton of Kansas was re-
indicted by the federal grand jury at st.
Louis, as reported briefly in The Star yes
terday. He is charged with accepting fees
to the amount of $500 from the Rialto
Grain and Securities Company of st. Louis,
in whosh behalf, 1t is alleged. he acted as
an attorney before the Post Office Depart
ment at Washington. The new Indictment
contains five counts. The first three specify
that Senator Burton made an agreement to
accept 1880 to look after the interests OF
the st. Louis concern. Count No. charges
that he received 81 $40 as fee and No. 5
an additional fee OF $780,
Recently the United States Supreme
Court reversed the case Of Senator Buzz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14
Gaynor-Greene Arguments Concluded.

The closing argument for the prosecution
in the Gaynor-Greene case took place at
Montreal yesterday After Mr.. Manchester
had finished. G. D. Stewart of Quebec also
spoke on behalf of the United States. Judge
LaFontaine took the case for elaboration,
and 1t will probably not come UP again for
two weeks, when he will announce whether
there is sufficient evidence to make out a
prima facie case and put the prisoners on
trial for extradition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14
UnfnatChable Values
in Mems Furnishings.

anywhere ese The chief of this department is always Wor
special thing that will appeal to mot only from the standpo
but value we'll.
instance there will be another window display i'm
will interest who follow fashion and at the time
thing unusual i'm value. See it.
Consult about the Spring furnishings of all kinds
Underwear, Hosiery, Shirts, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14
Will Vote on Good Roads.

The proposed constitutional amendment
authorizing a state bond issue of $50 600, 900
for building good roads under the state aid
law passed the New York assembly yester-
day. Having passed the legislature last
year, the proposition viii now be submit
ted to popular vote at the November cleo
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14
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ECZEMA AND LIVER TROUBLES have SUI
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fe20-n. ". set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-14

ton, who was convicted of 'uniawfully ac-
cepting fees from the Rialto company. The
reversal was on the ground that the money
received was not paid in st. Louis and
hence was without the Jurisdiction OF the
st. Louis federal court
The new charges contained In the fndfct-
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-12-19
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Arthur S. Piers0n is laid up with a
very sore ankle. He fears poisoning.
Mr. ana Mrs. N. j. johnson have re-
turned to MorristoWn from their we'd
ding tour
DR. and Mrs. Beling have returned
from their wedding tour and are re-
siding at the State Hospital
Rev. DR. Blanchard, formerly rec
tor St. James Church, PHILADELPHIA
is in charge of St. Peter s church for a
term OF weeks.
A surprise party was rendered Sam
uel Day at his residence on Centre
avenue on Friday evening, the 0cca-
sion being his eighteenth birthday.
Miss Fannie Z. Murray has resigned
her position with the local Telephone
Company and has accepted a position
With the MOrriStOwn Trust Company
as operator OF its private branch ex-
change.
William Francis Barnard, poet and
one Of the editors of !" Tomorrow, = a
popular magazine of Chicago, is ex-
pected to visit ms mother, Mrs. Geo.
w. Gibson this week. While in the
east he will lecture in New York.
Mrs. Henry Wulfers celebrated her
lsixty-tifth birthday at her home On
Ann street, Thursday night, large
number OF relatives being present
The house was handsomely decorated
with palms, the table decorations be-
ing red and green. The presents were
numerous and, being tokens of love
and esteem, had been fittingly selected.