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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
YELLOW FEVER SPREADS
Despite the Work Of Federal
Authorities.
STILL SUPPRESSION OF CASES.
Offenders win Be Severely Punlshed-New
Point Of Infection at Plaquemine Parish
The Disease Is of Mild Type-The Denten-
tlon Camps Are Full-Strict Enforcement Of
the Sanitary Laws Shipment Of Bananas

New Orleans (Speciar The second
month of the fight against yellow fever
in New Orleans began Monday with
reports of new cases higher than those
for Sunday. There were IL deaths each
day. The disease is slowly spreading,
despite the magnificent work OF the
Federal authorities, but the increase IN
new cases outside of the city is almost
imperceptible.
With the exception of few squares,
all New Orleans below Canal street IS
now generally infected with yellow fever.
While most havoc has been caused in
this portion of New Orleans where for
eigners live, the disease has spread to
many places in what is known as the
American quarter, above Canal street.
Cases in the American quarter are $50
lated, however. Health officers are still
unable to assert whether the highwater
mark of daily new cases has been reach
ed About IS per cent. of all those thus
far stricken have recovered, the deaths
being about one in every six persons IN
fected
The Marine Hospital Service is ex-
tending its aid to any outlying places
where yellow fever appears, and Ell
forts are daily making to perfect in
spection and isolation. The Marine Hos
pital Service will take general charge
of the street and house sanitation. While
yellow fever = not filth disease in it
self. yet experience shows that persons
who live in unsanitary surroundings are
much more likely to die of the disease
when they contract it than those who
live in better environments.
Prosecution of those who have not
paid obedience to the anti-mosquito or
dinance is also to be participated IN by
Federal officers. Sweeping orders have
again been issued to the police to pros
ecute all landlords and agents who fail
to screen cisterns.
All six theaters are preparing to open
in September. Two theatres have stock
companies and will probably have no
trouble in opening.
Evidence of the soundness Of the mos
quito theory continues to be made pub
lie The experience of Algiers is cited.
Three weeks ago there was death in
the heart of the town of typical case
of yellow fever. The case had been
promptly reported and all modern pre-
cautions were taken Enough time has
elapsed to have permitted infected mos
quitoes to spread the infection from
that house, but a house-to-house can
vass shows that there is not another
case in the town, which has population
of 10000 and is part of New Or
leans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
PEACE PLANS
MATERIALIzING
Japanese Appear to Be More Con,ilia-
tory in Their Attitude.
M. wITTE CLAIMS A VICTORY.
Official Statement Issued Shows That the
Enjoys Have Pound the Demands Of
the Japanese and the Counter PROPOSE.
tons Of the Russians Not Incompatible
Win Compromise.

Although the Japanese pleni-
potentiaries wanted to work on
Sunday, they followed the exam
pie set by the Russians and at
tended service at an Episcopal
church.
The conference failed to reach
an agreement Saturday on the
condition providing for the rec
ognition of Japan's preponder-
ating position in Korea.
Strong outside influences are
at work on both sides, and the
plan Of having Russia practically
satisfy Japan's claim Of reim-
bursenent for the cost of the
war by purchase of the Japa-
nese military evacuation of SAX
hahn continues to be advanced.
It is reported that representa-
tives of the banking-houses of
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and Selig-
man & Co. will consult with M.
Witte and Baron Rosen in re-
gard to negotiating Russian
loan to pay an indemnity or pur-
chase the evacuation of Sakha-
lin.
The session of the conference
set for Sunday was postponed
until Monday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
FOUGHT INSANE MAN.
Lighthouse Keepers Terrible Experience For
Seven Days

New York (SpeciaD. - Stratford
Shoals Light, and perhaps the big Long
Island Sound steamers which are
guided by it, were saved last week
through the heroic struggle which the
keeper of the light, Merrill Hulse, made
for seven days against an insane man,
marooned alone with the keeper and de-
termined to extinguish the light.
The mailman was Hulse's brother
keeper, Julius Coster, who went crazy
and tried to destroy the light. In at
tempts to get at the light Coster wanted
to kill Hulse
The story of the lone keepers defense
of the Stratford Shoals was made pub
lie when the head keeper, Gilbert l..
Rutland, who was ashore on vacation
last week, handed in his official report
of last weeks happenings. The light
house is situated on Long Island, mid
way between Bridgeport and Port JEFF
ferson.
Hulse had no warning that he was
living with an insane man until one day
Coster attacked him with weapon
made of razor dashed to the end of a
long pole. The keeper overpowered
Coster, and repeatedly afterward, dur
ing the first two days of his compan-
ions madness, was forced to fight for
his own life. Then Coster's mania took
new turn, and one afternoon Hulse
found him with a hammer and chisel
trying to cut away the walls of the
light house. That night the light sud-
denly stopped revolving, and its keeper
ran to the lamp room to find Coster with
an AK about to destroy the lenses. He
fought his way into the room and saved
the light, and from that time on, for
fully FIVE days, doing two mems work,
the brave keeper was forced both
to guard the lenses day and night, and
to fight many times for his own life,
and finally toward the end of this period
another burden was laid on him. AS
Coster's delirium wore off he became
DESTROYS of committing suicide, so that
when removed from the light house he
bore self-inhicted gashes all over his
neck, which only Hulse's faithful watch
fulness had kept from becoming fatal
| He was taken to a hospital.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18

Articles and 3 of the peace terms and
at o'clock adjourned for the day.
While it was officially stated these arti-
Giles were Nos. and 8, it is believed
they were not these, but articles taken
at random.
At the morning session Article 1,
which is understood to relate to the fu-
ture of Korea, was passed upon. The
agreement on this article was reached
after the language had been modified
to nearer meet the wishes of the Rus
sian plenipotentiaries, but to what ex-
tent cannot be definitely stated. M.
White had insisted that Japan's purpose
was to make a dependency 6. Korea,
and he wanted the language Of HE Art;s
Gle to conform to Japan's real inten-
lions. M. White was prepared from the
beginning to accept the article, his only
objection being as to the form. He
wanted the language at least to show
that Japan intended to establish pro-
tectorate over Korea.
The second article is believed to relate
to the evacuation of Manchuria by Rus
STA.
For the first time since this confer
ence of peace began one of the ENJOYS
representing Japan spoke on the situa-
ton as it has developed.
Mr.. Takahira, the Japanese minister
to the United States and one of the
two peace ENJOYS of the Mikado, in the
course of an interview after the adjourn
ment of the last session of the day, ex-
pressed the highest satisfaction with the
progress already made by the confer.
ence He distinctly declined to make
any prediction as to the future or tc
forecast success or failure of the ne
gotiations. But he left no doubt as tc
his feelings of satisfaction that an agree.
ment on the articles of the Japanes,
proposition now under consideration hac
been reached without serious hitch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18

He said that the Japanese had entered
into the discussion in the best of spirit,
that the utmost harmony prevailed, and
that the japanese showed disposition
to treat the subject as persons desiring
its satisfactory settlement.
M. White talked interestingly relative
to the negotiations now in progress.
"The Japanese ENJOYS made no formal
answer to the answer submitted by my
government" he said. They suggested
that we take up the demands point by
point for discussion. While we had dit
ferent ideas, we met their desires. There
are twelve Japanese demands. Figuring
up on two days consideration for each,
the length of the deliberations give
promise of continuing twenty-four days
at least.
"The subjects under discussion mean
either war or peace We shall do every
thing in our power to bring about peace.
If the war continues, there will be the
shedding of the blood of 100000 more
men. Then other countries may become
involved"
M. White declared that he courted the
fullest publicity of the terms and their
discussion He said he had come. 10 the
United States with the idea of taking the
American people into his confidence, but
he had been met with the objection OF
the japanese to any such proceedings.
He said he wished to deny explicitly
and categorically the report that Rus
STA had at any of the sessions OF the
ENJOYS suggested an armistice.
There is an impression that the rlenl-
| 4 he ct~
contested terms of the Japanese until
the last, and that those of the most
importance, such as Korean protectorate,
evacuation of Manchuria, fishing and
mining rights in and about Sakhalin and
Siberia, transfer of Russian leases on
the Liao-yang peninsula and cession of
the Chinese Eastern Railway, are now
to be considered and acted upon first.
This action in taking the course of the
least resistance would indicate sim
cere desire on the part of the ENJOYS OF
the two belligerent nations to adjust
their differences.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
Referendum a Failure.

Pittsburg (Special).-The eleventh
convention of the Pattern Makers
League of North America convened here
in the St. Charles Hotel with 100 dele
gates from all sections of the country
in attendance. President James Wilson,
OF New York, addressed the convention.
This is the first meeting since the con-
yention held at Chicago in 1902, when
il was decided TO abolish holding ses-
sions and transact business by the ref
erendum system. The arrangement was
- failure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
Shot Boy With Rifle.

Philadelphia (SpeciaD Frank Craig,
aged 10 years, was shot and killed by
Hugh Gahagan, aged 40 years, at Ca
hagan's home. The two had spent the
night together, and are said to have
been drinking heavily. 1t is believed
they quarreled, but Gahagan was unable
to give coherent account of the trag-
edy. When the police entered the house
they found Gahagan standing over
Craig's body, holding a rife
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
Bennington Memorial Association.

San Diego, Cal. Especially. = At a
meeting of the board of control of the
Bennington Memorial Association an ad-
visory board, containing the names OF
citizens prominent in the state and ma
ton, were selected. The names include
President Roosevelt, Secretary of the
Navy Bonaparte, Ex-Secretary. OF the
Navy Morton, the president OF the I.
NJ. c. A., Miss Helen Gould; Admirals
Goodrich and McCalla, Governor Par
dee, Senators Perkins and Flint, of Cali
fornia. and the eight congressman from
this state. Notifications of the appoint
nent will be sent, and it is hoped that
the majority of those named will ac-
cept.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
LIVE WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.

The contract for the construction of
the new custom-house at San Francisco
has been awarded to Thomas Butler,
of that city.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
will take steps to increase the minimum
percentage Of airbrakes on freight trans.
An army officer will be detailed at st.
Johns College, Annapolis.
The formal exercises accompanying
the interment of the body OF Paul Jones
at Annapolis will not be held until next
spring.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
A Duel 10 Mississippi.

Mobile, Ala (SpeciaD Charles Nc
Laurin, relative of Senator McLaurin,
is dead at Tanning Miss. and Ernest
Moss, the postmaster, is barely alive as
the result of duel. Bad blood existed
between the two men over the post
mastership of the tNwn. The duel was
fought with Winchester and revolt
yer. The men fred several times at
each other, each being badly wounded
In the abdomen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
Babe 10 Dead Mothers Arms.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-With her 10
months-old baby peacefully sleeping in
her rigid arms, Mrs. James E. Daley
was found shot to heath at 3S3 Van
Buren, street by her husband. The wife
upbraided Daley for his attentions to
other women. He shot her in the pres
ence of their baby daughter and left
the woman and the child alone in the
room. Several hours after the tragedy
the police discovered the woman's body.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
Eutombed By Landslide.

Winnipeg, Manitoba (SpeciaD. AN
Ashcroft dispatch reports disastrous
landslide on Thompson River. An In
dian village was imbedded with its popu-
lation and the river bed was blocked.
Ashcroft is an Indian village, with a
population OF 500. situated on the north
western portion of the Yale district, Brit
ish Columbia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18

Portsmouth, N. H. (Special) .-Actu-
al peace negotiations between Russia and
Japan are well under way. The pros
poets for settlement Of the existing
differences in the Far East have grown
much brighter. Pessimism is disappear
ing and hope is gradually taking its
place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18

With seven cents in his pocket, the
remains, he said, of fortune of half a
million dollars, man with flowing white
side whiskers appealed to Commissioner
of Charities Henry Sharp at New Ro-
chelle to be committed to the Westches-
ter County Almshouse.
The old man said he was ]. T. Rape
lee, 81 years old. He wore silk hat,
patent leather shoes and frock coat. He
was at one time, he said, New York
broker and the head of house in Wall
Street. Commissioner Sharp committed
him to the poorhouse as he requested,
but sent him to the institution at
East View in a carriage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
THREE ARTICLES ACCEPTED.
Russians Have That Relating to Korea
Modified.

Portsmouth, N. H. (Special) 1.-The
peace ENJOYS discussed and agreed on
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-08-18
Foreigners Threatened.

Shanghai (By Cable).-Soo-ehow re-
ports that the anti-American boycott is
assuming political character. An anti
foreign outbreak is feared Only the
Northern Chinese authorities are sternly
REFRESHING the movement. The viceroy
of Nankung apparently is undecided
what steps to take.
Soo-chow has a population of I.ooo.-
900, and is situated in the most populous
district of China, IFS miles southeast
OF Marking.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
29c Petticoats 19c

Forty dozen Outing Flannel Short
Petticoats; made with deep ruffie on
bottom; new lot of the kinds for
meriy sold at 29c-ge on sale Thurs
day only. at 19c
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES
THE WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

THE WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA VA. DEC. 13 .
The aldermen and common council
elected school trustees as follows: First
district. l.. II. Thompson; second dis
trict. P. NJ. Bradshaw; third district
Herbert Bryant: fourth district, T. l..
Carter. Mr.. Bradshaw takes the place
of DIR. Jones. who declined reelection.
The ordinance granting a franchise 10
the Barstow Company for the exclusive
privilege Of supplying electric power.
light and heat TO Alexandria for thirty
years upon certain conditions. passed
by the council. was rejected by the
aldermen by a tie vote.
The mayor sent the board an invita-
tion from Secretary Braxton. of the
Municipal League of Virginia, to meet
ing tomorrow in Richmond.
The council diSaDproved Of the aDDli-
cation Of the National Sanitation Com
pany to go into operation in Alexandria.
Ordinances We're passed b. the council
providing for a change in the method
from danger OF railway trains there,
but the matter was finally laid over.
q a IN IN -.NU .-NU ..NU M.
The semi-annual report Of the clerk
Of the gas works was submitted.
The claim of Corporation Attorney
Boothe for $500 fees for legal services
in the Kink street paving tax was or
dered paid.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
SOC Silk Taffeta 29c

For just one day We will sell our
All-silk Taffeta in all colors. a black
the usual SOC a yard quality-pure silk
not chemically treated. Special at 29c.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
ROYAL ARCANUM ELECTS.

Alexandria Council Royal Arcanum.
last evening elected the following offic-
ers: First representative to State cOun-
ell. D. H Appich: second representative.
g T. Hellmuth; first alternate, ]. L.
Shinn: regent. James r. Mansfield: vice
regent, y. s Greenaway; orator, c. II.
Harlow; recording secretary, James Z.
Alexander; collector. d. II. Appich
treasurer. r. w. Arnold; guide, ]. Tai
bott: warden, John Watkins; sentry,
Alvin Powell. trustees. Edward VOL
berg. William T. Carne and James G..
Graham.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
MISSION WORKERS MEET.

A joint meeting of the Foreign and
Home Missionary Societies was held at
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
last evening. An address was delivered
by the Rev. W. +. Ferguson. of Wesley
Chapel, Washington
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
MRS. BELL BURIED.

The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah E. Bell
was held at her home on Queen street
this afternoon. The funeral services
We're conducted by the Rev. ]. H. s.
Ewell, OF the Methodist Protestant
Church. Interment was in the Mstho-
dist Protestant Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
THEFTS REPORTED.

Henry Jackson, colored, Of Fairfax
county. reports to the Alexandria po-
lice that some one stole an overcoat
from his wagon while IL was in this
city yesterday. Charles Bendheim re-
ports that he has lost a Boston bull
dog.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
CANAL SALARIES
ARE UNDER FIRE
Panama Commission Asked
by Senators to Explain.
BUREAU OF PUBLICITY
Agents Annual Stipend of $4,000
Subject for Severe
Criticism.

J. b. Bishops $1,000 a year position
with the Panama Canal Commission as
its publicity agent. was a question dis
cussed in the long session of the Senate
Appropriations Committee which was
begun yesterday forenoon and which
remained in session until late in the
evening.
Senator Tillman who the day before
on the floor of the Senate arraigned the
President. Secretary Taft. and the Canal
Commission for contracting for such
an absolute expensive luxury as press
agent" was the chief inQuisitor at the
session He. however. did not devote
his time alone TO Mr.. Bishops salary
but is said to have propounded some
pointed deductions from both Secretary
Taft and Chairman Shonts.
In so many words. he practically de-
manded that Secretary Taft explain
why such a deficiency bill should be
asked for. He asked what had become
of the $4,000. 900 already expended. and
which has apparently brought forth but
little results. To these questions Mr..
Taft assisted by Mr.. Shonts answered
in a general way.
Secretary Taft Explains.
Secretary Taft explained that the men
that had been engaged to construct the
canal were men of recognized ability
and who could command fully as large
a salary from private corporations. He
also explained that much Of the money
spent by the Canal Commission was
necessary
When 1t came to arguing the Bishop
question Secretary Taft. chairman
Shonts. and Mr.. Bishop all are said to
have practically Acknowledged that the
duties Of the press agent" were prac-
tically nominal.
In connection with the queries of Sen
ator Tillman, Senators Daniel Allison
and Hale also prOfessed desire 70 be
enlightened as to why such big salaries
were paid. They also were equally ener-
getic In their efforts TO understand why
The bureau of publicity was a necessity
Mr. Bishop is to appear before the
committee at another time and explain
more fully why he is being maintained
in his present capacity.
The results of yesterday afternoons s
session, which lasted until late in the
evening. concluSively made Il clear that
the S5.5o0.000 cut of by the House will
not be added to the bin at this time
IT also developed a possibility of legis-
lative action being taken by the Senate
In the matter of establishing a maximum
salary to be paid TO officials engaged in
performing such important duty Sen
ator Tillman NAV introduce a bill along
this line.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
IN COURT.

In the corporation court. Judge Louis
C Barley presid ng. the following busi-
ness was transacted:
James McCuen VS.. Potomac Dredging
Company, OF Baltimore; case was sub
mtted without argument
II. c. ARsley was appointed admins
traitor of the estate of the late Mrs.
Susan +. Fuller
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
SOC Pin Cushions 19c

Combination Velvet Pin Cushion
and Work Box, trimmed with cherries,
very neat little present; a SOC value,
special from the art section. Thurs
day at 19c
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
BOOKS PAY MORE,
ADMISSION CUT
Gotham Tracks to Charge
Layers $50 Per Day.
GRANDSTAND, 81; FIELD, 75C
Jockey Club Using advance Informa-
tion" Dodge to Increase Attend
ance and Dividends

NEW YORK. Dec. 13.-It is possible
that the next racing season WIFI bring
with it a change in the price CT admis-
sion TO the local tracks. II the rumors
that were afioat yesterday are 10 be
believed. the rate 10 the grand stand at
all the courses viii be 81 and 10 the
field 70 cents-the prices charged be
fore the racing magnaJes had fight
with the bookmakers this spring.
The change in the admission prices.
II was reported. will be brought about
BY higher rate for advance inform
alton" furnished to the bookmakers.
When the racing season closed, John &.
Cavanagh, the manager OF the betting
rings OF all the tracks. received S12
daily from each bookmaker- This
money was paid to him because he furn-
ished early TO the pencilIers the names
OF the jockeys who would ride during
the afternoon, the overweights. with
urawals. etc. This was known as "ad-
vance information" and was sold at the
rate OF s. a race
Books to Pay $50 Per.
II is now proposed 10 increase this
charge TO $50 per day. Under the terms
Of agreement between Cavanagh and
the Jockey club. he has exclusive privi-
1ege TO sell TINS information. for which
he pays big rate daily to the racing
association
The clubs. believing that this inforrns-
ton Is worth more money than Cavau-
agh paid for IL last year. viii demand a
higher price next season. and Cavanagh
in order to meet the expense, viii raise
his rate
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
holders of the Inter-National Medicine
Co. Will be held at the Office of the COM
pany. 625 + street NV. Washington ID. c.
on TUESDAY. JANUARY 9TH 1906, a
the hour OF I O'CLOCK p NJ Dated
this 9Th day Of December 1905 JOHN p.
HEAP. Secretary
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
Colds Cause Sore Throat

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide Cold
and Grip remedy, removes the cause. Call for
the fun name and look for signature OF e
W Grove. 2jc
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
DIED.

ELLETT- Departed this Ifc on Tucsl,v
December Y. 1906. at $50 a. m. an her
residence. go 18th 81. sw. after a long a-d
painful illness. ROSA r.. beloved wife ~
Beverly II. Elicit. aged sixty-two years
Funeral from her late residence on Thurs
day at y. M. Interment private. il
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
SMALL FIRE.

fire in a chimney Of Hudson,s drug
store, King and Payne streets, was ex-
tinguished by a chemical eXtinguisher
from the Columbia hose wagon.
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
Books to Pay $50 Per.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet,
Druggists refund money ~ IL fails 70 cure
T. w. Groves signature Is on zach box sc
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
IN MEMORIAM.

kOPP-in sad but loving memory Of my
beloved wife and our mother. ROSINA s
KOPP. who died three years ago today BY
her loving husband and children.
II ROBERT KOPP
The Washington times., 1905-12-13
]. WILLIAM LEE.

UNDEETAKER AND LIVER,
eS2 Penn. Ave- NV. Washington. u. c
Telephone Main 1856.