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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
TWELVE TESTIFY.
A Dozen Witnesses Give Evidence
In Beef Trust Case.
Prosecutors Adopt a Form of
Examination to Follow.
DIFFERENCE IN PRICE.
Testimony Secured Concerning
What Packers Charge Retailers
Quotations of Beef on the HoOf
Parallel.

Chicago. March 24.-Specifc in
formation regarding shipping, market
ing and prices of cattle was sought to-
day by the special grand jury which
is Investigating the alleged combina-
ton of packers. Michael Murphy,
general manager of the Cudahy Pack
ing company at South Omaha, Sioux
City and Kansas City. was before the
inquisitors and shed some light upon
the subjects under consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
Mr.. HERENlUS GOES.
Swedish Preacher VIII Probably Be
Succeeded by Rev. d. j. Nordling.

Rev. A. NJ. Herenius of the Swedish
Lutheran church has resigned to be
effective May /. On next Sunday the
pulpit will be filed by Mr. d. ].
Nordling. who comes upon invitation
Of the church council and viii prob
ably be called to this charge.
EIr- Nordling is a native Kansan.
Lindsborg being his home, and comes
recommended as a very talented
speaker in both the Swedish and Eng
lish languages. He will be ordained
to the ministry early in June from
Augustana Theological seminary at
Rock Island. Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
ANoTHER wARAI DAY.
was Triae Too Windy for
Comfort.

Director Jennings of the local
United States weather bureau has
esta blished himself strongly in the
hearts of the fans today. Colonel
Jennings promised good weather for
the baseball enthusiasts today and he
fully made his promise good. A bet
ter day for the great American game
could not have been garnered in. At
O'Clock the thermometer had mount
ed up to TO-
Following are the hourly temper
ature readings for today as registered
- IL c-nr-s1-,, m a,,t therr,n ON afar..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
U-ote,. to Re Cut or.

North ToDeka will be cut off from the
city water works supply of moisture for
three or four hours tomorrow The mains
bridge and they they will have to be cut in
the operation. To replace them them and fix
the n1eant-T1t 4he water will be cut off
The work Of transferring the mains viii
commence at 9 0 elock, elo,, III the morning
the north side to afford ifire protection
Tor the interim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
FOUND FROZEN.
Woman and Son Overtaken by a Colo
RADIO Blizzard.

Denver, Col, March PA Repub-
lican special from West Cliffe, Col
says that the body of Mrs. Henry Fail
was found today three miles from
Junkins park. She had been frozen
to death. A 13 year old son was lying
beside her, frozen stiff but still alive.
1t is believed that he too will die.
Mother and son left Junkins park to
walk to West Cliffe and were over
taken by a blizzard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24

Chicago March 24-The Chicago bu-
reau of Identification has adopted the
th11-,,ts -,,.;y7t method OF Identifying
e7,,ai,1.,i rl,. an adjunct to the BertilIon
measurement system
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24

Scott Smedley and wife, accused OF
'buncoing' Joseph Wells, a wealthy
bachelor farmer, living in Lincoln, out
of $4,000, the woman being the
principal and Smedley the accomplice,
viii reach Lincoln late this afternoon
in charge of an officer from Colorado.
where the pair were taken into Gus
tody yesterday. The charge is that of
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
Wells came from Ulysses, Butler
county. Neb., about a year ago. He
is still the possessor of several tracts
of rich farming lands and is one of
the wealthiest land owners in Butler
county.
Mrs. smedley's conquest of Weels
seems to have been easy of accomplish
ing appearance She gowned herself
stylishly and wore jewels which served
to bear out her story to Wells that she
was rich in her own name. The Smed-
leys lived in one of Wells houses, the
latter making his home with the cou-
pie. Mrs. Smedley convinced Wells
that she was unhappily mated and that
cured her divorce.
She secured the $4,000 in sums vary
ing from $100 to $4,000, assuring Wells
that she needed money to clear up some
obligations standing against her own
property. When she moved to Denver
six months ago she was followed by
Smedley who went into business in the
Colorado capital, presumably on Wells
money. she assured Wells that she in
tended to prosecute her suit for a di-
vOrce. Two weeks ago Mrs. Smedley
returned to Lincoln. her husband ac-
companying her, but keeping out of
Wells sight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24

Chicago, March 24.-Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and Saturday;
warmer tonight; brisk southwest
winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24

while waiting reinforcements may have
been taken in order to avoid just sucn
trap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24

Jules Verne, the most popular of re-
cent French writers, With the one ex-
ception of Victor Hugo, was born at
Nantes. February s, 1928, and originally
Intended to follow the law, but when
still a young man the success of some
plays and operatic pieces he had written
drew him into the field of literature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24

Chicago, March 24=7 a. m. tenn
peratures: New York. 38: Boston, 3f,
Philadelphia. 3S; Washington. ~:
Chicago, 40; Minneapolis. IS; Cincin-
matt. As; St Louis. "A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
Left Penn a Year Ago.

Perry, Kan. March 24.-A4rs. Edith
Willitts returned to her home at Grant
vile soon after her marriage to aIr
Elliott, the travelling man. Her hus-
band, Emory Willitts. began suit for
divorce but It was afterward dismissed.
1t was recognized that her marriage to
Elliott was not valid because she had
a husband living. Nothing was heard
of Elliott after the marriage. Mr.. and
Mrs Willitts left Granville about a
year ago with their little daughter Ac-
companying them was a man named
Smedley who was not known here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
JULES VERNE DEAD.
Noted French Author Expires at Age
of Seventy

Amiens. France, March 24.-Jules
Verne died at $40 p. m. His family was
at his bedside
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24
TRAFFIC IN HEARTS
Edith Simmons Willitts, of
Granville, Arrested.
Charged With Fleeing Bachelor
Out of $4,000.
LIVING AT ANTLERS.
Was About to Meet Texas Man
When Apprehended.
in Colorado Springs Jail
to Await Nebraska officer.
HER STRANGE CAREER.
Carried on Many Intrigues
the Same Time.
Nearly Always Pretended to Be
Single.

Colorado Springs, March 24-Nrs.
Edith I. Smedley. said to be wanted in
Lincoln, Neb., for embezzlement, was
arrested at the Antlers hotel here at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon by the city
police department. The request for her
arrest came from Denver. where a Lin
coin officer is said to be waiting to take
the prisoner back to Nebraska. She is
an aristocratic appearing woman and
is accompanied by a little girl, 5 years
old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-24

Lincoln, Neb., March 24.-Mrs. Edith
L Smedley formerly lived in Lincoln
and her arrest, it was stated last night
by officers here, is at the instance of
Joseph Wells, a wealthy bachelor, whose
home is in this city, but who is now
at Denver. Burr & Marlay, attorneys
for Mr.. Wells, said their client had ad-
vanced to Mrs. Smedley at different
times an aggregate of $4,000 Mrs
Smedley. they said, represented to Wells
that she was a single woman and Sc
cured the money under the promise that
she would become the wife of Wells
Scott Smedley, her husband, is in Den
var
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

The Epworth League bazaar and
Upper at the Woodmen hall Dec. 10
and 20. Be sure and secure q ticket
for the ticket supper to be served. the
evening Of the 10th. Those who are
fond Of fishing will be given an OPP
portunity to indulge in their favorite
pastime. Come prepared to buy your
candy for Christmas. Come and
bring your friends. 12-119
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
PERSONALS

N. T. Root Is down from Pueblo
Col.
", y. Gaines was In from Watrous
yesterday.
Harvey Auditor II. McCreary is In
the city Today.
Frank Clark. OF Galiinas Springs
speat TIA cay In the city,
Rcadmaster D.. T., Elliott has re
tuIaed from Albuquerque.
a. q. Muller, of Taos, was In the
city Yesterday on business.
pnrry Coddington, of Gallup, New
Mexico. Is visiting In the city.
DR.. W. T Brown returned to the
Vflmora ranch this afternoon"
Judge Henry l.. Waldo has returned
from a business "Trip to Santa Fe.
T.. A. Fiske, Of Santa Fe. attorney
at lew, IS In the city attending court
Attorney d. r. Lieb, Of Ration
had court business in the city to
day.
Ion Well. the well-known Cincin
natl saleman, is in the city on his
round to-day.
Otto LANCE. OF Watrous, was II
the city yesterday. exchanging greet
ings with friends.
Mayor A. r Gibson, OF Santa Fe
passed through the city to-day on MS
way home from Denver.
MS. Charles Ro.enthal Deft las'
night for Pasadena. Cal, where she
will spend several weeks.
M. Woodlock. of Detroit, Mich, ar
rived to-day and accompanied DR.. W
T. Brown to Valmora ranch.
r. r. Urquhart. a popular salesman
from Kansas City. Who comes this
way regularly. got in. last night.
Mrs. Charles Spiess returned thi'
afternoon from albuquerque. where
she has been the guest Of friends.
A. J. Wertz arrived this Afternoon
from Ell Paso. where he spent a couple
,of weeks. the guest Of his daughters
George Ripley. INSPECTOR OF SAINT.
Fe stations. and a nephew OF Presi
dent Ripley, Is in the city from Den
ver.
Charles E. Moore has gone to Mex
leo to visit his brother. Conductor
/. Robert Moore. He will be absen'
about two weeks. ~ t4n,
Mrs. Robert Grimes, sister O. Mrs
!. J, d. Lynn. has arrived from Kansa'
city t6'spend some time with nel
sister in Las Vegas.
-, Edward Gurnsfeld, western repre-
sentative OF Bloom & Sons, OF New
York, passed through the city las
night on his way to the Quaker CIT!
to spend the holidays with his lam
lily.
c. II. Berry drove to Mineral Hi
this morning, where he is prospecting
He has a good copper claim, and say
he has an excellent thing. but NJ
hasn't the capital at present to prop
erly develop 1t.
Mrs. M. M. Cruise and her two sons
Of Kingston, New Mexico, passe'
through the city yesterday afternoon
on their way to Calumet, Mich, wher'
the remains of Mr.. Cruise, who diet
a fw days age, will be inferred.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Carnations. roses. violets and "lil-
lies Of the valley" special for Christ
mas at Thornhill's. 1914
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

The Wells Fargo Express office Will
remain open of evenings from now
until Christmas to accommodate their
patrons who uesire to remember their
Sr,onds for Christmas. i2-I27
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Poll tax for 1906 Is past due now.
1t must be paid before January Goth.
1906, otherwise suit will be brought
to collect the same in strict con.
formity Of the territorial statutes.
This tax is payable at the city hall,
either in the city marshal's or city
clerks office. 12-115
F. e. QLNEY. Mayor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Parties going to the country will
consult their best interests by calling
at Clay & Rogers livery barn where
nice rigs at reasonable prices may al
ways he had. ll-3b
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Some Of the city's best musical
talent will appear at the preliminary
oratorical contest In Normal hall. Dec.
10th. 1874
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

For the holidays. Picture framing
Pocket cutlery. Bicycles, Skates
Household enamels the largest stock
in the city at M. Biehl. 12.47
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Don't wait till last moment for
CHRISTMAS PURCHASES.
Call Early and Get Best Pick
ROSENTHAL FURNITURE co.
12-4,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

The Plaza Trust and Savings bank
enables women. clerks. mechanice and
others, to accumulate a reserve that
will be available n times ct need.
SIT I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

FOR sSALE-A desirable residence
in a good part Of the city, will, Imake
"a price that ,wiil.suit. For particulars
write Dallas J.. Osborne, 5O1-503 Coop
er building, Denver Col. 112-121
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

1000 pounds OF fancy candies and
nuts must be sold at once, Ryan n
Blood, 507 Sixth street. l2.ll7
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

A line Of fine road wagons at
Cooley's repository will be sold at re-
duceG prices. Get a good runabout
for the price Of q cheap one 8-144
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

The best bargains ever offered in
the city next Saturday at Ryan y
Blood's, 5O7 Sixth Street. 412-117
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Wanted--Girl to assist with house
work and cooking. Apply 424 Grand
avenue. 11.l99
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

We want all the children to- sec
Santa Claus next Friday mt Saor.
leder's. 1Y 1922
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Full line Of pipes ana smokers ar,
ticles for the holidays at Mackel's
cigar store. gl2-64
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Try our new soft lump coal Bril-
liant. Las Vegas Light& Fuel Co.
12-106
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Santa Claus, will be glad to see
all the children next Friday at Spor:
leder's. 1922
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

: A kodak makes a fine Christmas
present. See them at Dolls jewel.
ry store. 12-116
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
See Warnings adv.

See Russell a Lewis great reduc.
ton sale ad, On page 3 today.
l22-201
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Silver Swastika scarf pins, Csc;
brooches. 40c and soc; hat pins, soc,
at Taupert's. 1918
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

For fancy candles call at Mackel's
cigar store. 1854
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Headquarters for Christmas trees
and wrreaths at Thornhifrs: 12-114
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Hand painted china and cut glass
and an elegant line Of burnt leath'
er goods to select from. at Dolrs
jewelry store. ll-llo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Lester Sands Is making a nice Offer
to ladies' In his new ad. on the eighth
page to-day. l2-2O2
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

The oratOrical contest will be OF
more than usual interest. Normal hall.
Dec. 20. 1924
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

A superb orchestra violin. worth
SIS. for $40. A bargain. At MUIR
rays. 1881
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

See Ryan E. Blood's display OF IAN
cy candies, nuts and fruits. They VIII
please you. l2-llI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Mexican iligree and drawn work
The very best. At Dolls 1ewelr!
store. 1z-llo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

NickeRplated racing skateA suit
able for Christmas presents. at Geh.
rings. S-14
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Christmas candies, chestnuts and
all kinds OF nuts at Thornhill's. l2-ll4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Hy Bleuer's new cigar. The Elk, Is
a home product. Union made. 9-lS3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Pictures framed to order at 8. r.
Dearths' the undertaken. 1926
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Sheet music, all string instruments
and strings q specially. At Muir
rays. lz-Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Hat pins, belt pins, fobs and chains
at Taupert's. lz-Sz
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

w, M. Lewis. undertaken and en-
balmer, 6l2 Lincoln Ave-, both phones.
SO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Look out for Santa Claus next Fri
day at Sporleder Shoe Co.. 1922
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Hallock has something to tell you
at Ryan & Blood's store Saturday
this week. 12-ll7
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Pop corn balls at Ryan : blood's.
Z 1911
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

For fancy candies call at Mackel's
cigar store. 1854
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

]. w. Abbott, having taken charge
Of s. Lujan's watch repairing and en-
craving department. In the Bridge
street jewelry store. solicits patronage
Of the public. He is a first class
vorkman. 1856
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Holly and m~istletoe at Ryan 4
BloOd's. II-li'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Gold and silver filigree. like all
others. at what 1t costs you at Tau
pert's. 1872
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Red band glassware, 1oc, at the
Savings Bank store. lz-7S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
Local Briefs
AND BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

STORE OPEN EVENINGS TILL
CHRISTMAS.
For Saturday, &c for Box Of Christmas
Candles.
RosENTHAl FURNITURE CO.
sps. l2-4S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

See Appel Bros. new ad. on page
s to-day. l2-203
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Skates. all prices. at Gehring's. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
POLL A Z

The Elk is there. call for 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
FOR SALE

z room modern house on Seventh
street, 60 feet frontage, good lawn
and outbuildings.
6 room house on Sixth street with
two lots.
6 room house on Fourth street, hot
water heat and electric lights.
1 room house on Prince street. fac.
ing south.
S room house on Grand avenue.
Ranch 100 acres, 20 acres In alfalfa,
20 acres in grain. balance pasture
land. Plenty Of water for irrigation.
Large sheep ranch 20 miles from
the city, plenty OF water, good cOrrals.
sheds and 4 room frame house. WIN
sell at a bargain.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Smoke the Elk. Union made. 9.l3a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

F. &. OLNEY. Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-22
KUROPATK|N HAS
NEW COMMAND
RECEIVES TOUCHING OVATION
FROM THE ARMY
Retreat Believed to BE Progressing
Uneventfully and the Rumor of
Rennenkampff's Being Cut
Off Discredlted
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 22.-The
Russian army in Manchuria is still to
have the services of General Kuro-
patkin. who is considered by many, in
spite of his series of reverses, the best
general and foremost strategist of the
Russian army. Sinking all feeling of
personal bitterness because of his sup
ersession and all the old-time enmity
between himself and General Linevitch
in a patriotic desire to be of service to
the fatherland, the former commander
in-chief volunteered to remain in any
capacity with the army which he had
so long commanded. The tender has
been accepted by Emperor Nicholas
and gratefully received by the new
leader of the Grand Army.
The change exactly reverses the old
order of affairs, when Kuropatkin was
the supreme leader and Linevitch di-
rected the First army.
Authoritative news of this remarka-
BILE step was known in Manchuria
much earlier than in ST. Petersburg.
General Kuropatkin, having paused on
his homeward journey at Harbin,
started southwark the afternoon of
March Goth amid most remarkable
farewell from residents of Harbin and
soldiers who are on the way to fill
out the ranks of the depleted army.
The send-off was a mere taste of what
awaits General Kuropatkin at the
front; and his self-sacrificing deter
mination and the equally patriotic
course of General Linevitch in accept
ing the services rendered are bound to
do wonder for the reinspiration of the
emperor's legions and give promise of
union and harmony at the council
table which the army has hitherto
lacked.
The retreat is apparently progressing
uneventfully. No dispatches Of mo-
ment were received yesterday
Little weight is placed here on the
deduction drawn at certain European
capitals, from the dispatch announcing
that cannonading had been heard
south Of Tie pass, that General Rennen-
kampff's corps, endeavoring to rejoin
the main army had been intercepted
south of Tie pass. AS stated yesterday
morning the dispatch in question un-
6oubtedly was erroneous.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-22
NEW JAPANESE LOAN
United States, Germany and Great
Britain Will Participate
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
BERLIN, March 21.-The new Japa-
nese loan will be divided among three
nations-the United States, Germany
and Great Britain participating. The
amount will depend upon how much
the bankers here and elsewhere will
guarantee to dispose of, but probably
it will not be less than $50,000,00O, of
which amount Germany is likely to
take $15,0OOOOO.
The security offered by Japan in
cludes the customs previously uncov-
cred and the railroads. Baron Taxa
hashi the Japanese financial agent,
was correct in saying that Japan was
not negotiating with Berlin direct.
She has no agent here. The Deutsche
Asiatische bank is conducting busi-
ness in connection with the Hong Kong
e. Shanghai Banking corporation
through London. The German govern
ment, the Associated press is informed,
definitely gave its approval in advance
to part of the loan being taken here.
The Japanese government desires to
broaden the base of it's foreign credit
and interest Germany in Japan, so as
to counterbalance to some extent the
material reasons for Germany's wish :
ing Russia to succeed. Japan would
be glad If the French bankers had ta-
ken some of the bonds for the same
political reason, but that naturally is
excluded from consideration,
AS it is that influential banking group
here which supports Russian credit,
Mendelssohn & Co., H. Bleichroeder,
the Berliner Handels Geselschaft the
Disconto Geselschaft and Robert
Warscauer & Co., takes no direct part
i'm the loan. It's interests for the pres
ent are identified with those of Russia.