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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
Indiana state Grange.

The thiryfourth annual session OF
the Indiana state grange was held at
Marion. Ind, Hon. Aaron Jones. worthy
master presiding He reported twenty
one new oranges organized during the
past year and six reorganiZed He
commended the fraternal spirit mani
Tested among the members Of the Order
throughout the state, was pleased TO
note the development of better methods
in the management of farms and said
that the Order should be extended into
every township in the state He Ia
vors the field meetings in the summer
time as n means TO this end. The I've
port Of the committee on cooperation
showed that the membership has been
benefited by cooperation in buying
binder Irvine and fertilizer. The
amount expended for the latter was So,
$50, and the committee estimated o
saving OF IS per ton on the purchase
Of fertilizer through their contracts,
making the saving $3.50 on this trade
alone
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24

HON. THOMAS MARS. tee until the
present time and is now chairman
thereof.
From 1887 to 1892 he was master Of
the state grange. During this period
he devoted nearly all his time in travel
Ing over the state. visiting nearly every
grange, and the success OF the Order in
Michigan is due in no small degree 10
Brother Mars able efforts and energy.
During these years he was n leader in
the fight against the plaster combine
and patent sharks.
Thomas Mars has large and fine
farm and n beautiful home near Ber-
rien Center Mich. He has been state
senator, member Of the board OF con-
troll OF the state public school, county
agent OF the state board OF corrections
and charities and has held many other
offices OF a minor or local nature
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24

board and remained there. ! ala not
know until the officer from the gun.
boat came on board that there was a
young lady there"
Colonel Jurnieff nodded, and another
man. evidently OF the poorest class,
spoke to the magistrate. The dignitary
started. stared at Harvey and said:
There appears to be multitude Of
lies In all this testimony. Let Us hear
what this witness has TO say"
IL saw that American In Tiflis a
week ago." he said. pointing at Har.
vey. IL saw him I'm the bazaar OF 81.
artelkis, and he spoke TO him. saw
much gold change hands. but do not
know what IT was for. The Ameri.
can took nothing away"
THAT is the worst lie OF allw ex.
claimed Harvey Indignantly. IT was
never in Tinis before in my life"
Take the prisoners back TO their
cells. The case needs deliberation,"
said the magistrate.
Harvey was marched to his dungeon.
An orderly, who heard all the proceed.
MSS huii l'h w itlhbt iHtLl W MdTlt
From the moment that Alma Jurniefl
heard what had taken place at the trial
she was q changed person.
$50 they have conspired between
them to destroy the man l love-" she
said slowly and deliberately. IL have
been tame kitten in the hands OF a
tiger. l, too, have some OF the tigers
blood, and | will show them the claws
Of another Jurnieff. | will save him
or / will die with him. God help me
and give me strength
fro BE CONTINUED
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night is
the brassy cough of Group. which sounds
like the children's death knell and it
means death unless something is done
quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar never
fails TO give instant relief and quickly
cures the worst forms of Group. Mrs
=. l.. Cordier, of Warrington, Ky.
writes my three year old little girl
had severe case of Group; the doctor
said she would not live. got bottle Of
Foley's Honey and Tar. the first dose
saved her life" Refuse substitutes.
George r. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24

Burlington county, n. j., has the
banner In the amount of business con
Quoted. between $4,000 and $4,000
worth OF business being transacted,
with a saving OF $4,000 TO the Patrons.
Cumberland county has built three new
halls the past year, at a cost Of $4,000
The secretary OF the Grange Mutual
Insurance company reports policies ag-
gregating sS,OO0.OOo. with only s14,-
COO In losses. the past year and $4,000
now I'm the treasury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
It's Source of Strength.

Not I'm the harvest feast, not In the
social hour, not in the good time, but
in the service II can render humanity
along the line OF helpful development,
the grange OF the future is to find its
source OF strength and its inspiration
Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24

Houiton (Me) grange runs a coop
erative store which did a 10000 bust.
ness the past year. Now IL is TO erect
a blacksmith shop ~ by 60 feet In size
and equip IL with modern appliances.
They do things In Maine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24

thusiastic and a
power In farm
ers' assemblages.
He Joined the
grange over thir-
~ years ago. In
1877 he was
elected a mem
Der OF the exec
utive committee
OF the $ ia ( g
grange and, with
the exception OF
two years, has
been a member
OF that commit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24

Hon. E. b. Norris, master Of the
New York state grange, was reelected
chairman of the national grange execu
tive committee without opposition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-02-24
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
J. w. BARROW. Chatham. N. r..
Press Correspondent New York State
Grange
HON. THOMAS MARS.
One Of the Foremost Patrons of Mich
igan and Ex-State senator.

A strong pillar In the grange Of Mich
igan. a successful and prominent farm
er, the name OF Thomas Mars is we'll
nigh a household word In the country
homes of the Wolverine State. He is
seventy-five years old, but vigorous, en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
LUCKY QUESTIONER
IS EDWARD FISHER
Was Third to Ask Have. You Maltese
Cross = of George Washington Student
Who Carried 1t From Times Office.
A FkOOR.TE OF FORTUNE

Edward Fisher northwest asked the right oues
ton of the with the Maltese yesterday the
right time and received s25
This afternoon in
leave The Times Office. Tenth
tese Crosses the Washington where he
makes the last envelope containing
Times will be hidden The envelope
Maltese Cross a background
CLUES TO MONEY
1t stood street the is avenue
which runs near institution for the
street named for famous
In honor OF the Oldest college in the United
The car stopped suddenly
number which rhymes neeed
oy street of
body and street whose thyour
times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Armies Not in Action;
Veil Over War Movements

ST. PETERSBURG. April 4-Idne-
witch. commander-in-chie of the Man
churian armies, reports that there is M
change In the situation
The Russ publishes an interview with
General Sal haroff, the minister of war
IN which the general denies that any
new mobilization will take place.
He stated that Lin witch had fu1I
knowledge Of this, He confirmed tho
report that the war would continue
The brevity Of Lnevitch's kilograms
and the contradictory reports from Rms
sian correspondents render 1t difficult
10 obtain q correct version of what is
occurring in Manchuria.
Some correspondents telegraph that
the army Is retreating to the Sungari
and others that 1t intends to accept an
engagement at Sipinghai, seventy-four
miles north Of Tie Pass
The representative Of the Novoe Vren,-
va telegraphs rumors that the Japanese
are marching through Mongolia.
Lineyltcb records fianking movement
only on the east, and mentions a skIr-
mish between Madriloff's scouty and
japanese scouts south of Kirin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Confederates Salute President.
Floral Tribute Presented
While President Slept

CINCINNATI. Ohio, April 4.-When
President Roosevelt arose this morning
between Cincinnati and Louisville he
learned for the first time that a floral
ship of state had been left for him
at Cincinnati at $50 "a. m. by colored
citizens. The President and all OF his
party were sleeping soundly when the
rain arrived. A committee of colored
people was at the depot with a floral tri-
butte for the President. and a huge bou-
1uet of lilies for Secretary Loeb. On "a
scroll attached to the Presidents trib-
ate were these words:
Tribute of n grateful people TO his ex-
.ellency. the President. Theodore Roose-
1elt, the brave, the just, the true in
whose hands are these keys of justice
With which the doors Of hope are to be
,pened."s
4 porter came ont of the special train
ind received the flowers for the Presi-
lent: He said the President could not
De disturbed. but he was sure that he
would appreciate the token
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT
VERDICT OF THE JURY

THAT little Clarence Barrett. six vears
old. of 1923 c street southwest came to
his death in an unavoidable accident
yesterday, and that Charles Taylor, the
colored driver of the wagon which
crushed the lads life out at Thirteenth
and-a-half and streets southwest WA ,
not responsih:e. was the conclusion
reached by the Coroner's jury which as
sembled at the morgue today to investi-
gate the case. The driver. who was ar
rested yesterday, was released after tba
dcision of the jury. The mother of the
child is said to be prostrated with
grief,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Thompson Says He Lost
Money in Storey Scheme

JERSEY CITY, April 4.-Dr Langdon
S. Thompson, supervisor OF drawing in
the public schools here, has issued a
statement in explanation of a booklet
sent out by the Storey Cotton Company,
of Philadelphia, eXtolling the scheme of
the company, and with the name of DR..
Thompson signed as president of the
State Teachers Association.
The booklet led many school teachers
in New Jersey 10 invest their savings
with the company, and most of them
lost all with the collapse Of the concern.
DR.. Thompson makes no apology for his
connection with the Storey Company.
He asserts that he and relatives invested
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04

equalization made by reduction to the
Baltimore rate This would lift from
the trade of the country n great burden
ia the shape of the increased rail rates
which now prevail to the ports of New
York and Boston.
1T has been suggested that this offer
is not made in good faith, and that
when the rates are eQUaliZeG, nothing
Is TO prevent raising the whole struc-
ture. of rates between the d.ffe:ential
territory and the Atlantic seaboard.
Consideration shows that this is i'm
practicable
The testimony of many of the wit
nesses was, and the evidence of the
tables Is, that there is a great and in
creasing competition for this traffic by
the Gulf and St. Lawrence ports. The
high rates to New York required by the
differential scheme limit the New York
Gulf and St Lawrence: and any attempt
to raise the rates along the Atlantic
seacoast would be practical abandon
ment OF all traffic for which the Gulf
and St. Lawrence compete.
Ask Only Fair Play.
NO question of distance or cost can
be urged to support an ex-lake dffferen-
tiaI for the New York route is the
shortest line, and there is no evidence
upon which the comparative cost to the
railroads via the different routes can be.
determined.
IF the ex-lake differential Is urged, ii
must be solely as q pure technical diff
ferentIal-a handicap upon New York
commerce to support competition from
Philadelp phia and Baltimore.
Let the theory, or alleged principle
that any advantages possessed by one
port should be offset by higher rail
rate imposed for the express purpose of
equalizins those advantages be once ir.
revocably established, what incentive
Will any port have TO increase It's ad-
Vanta ges or 10 lower It's port charges in
order To attract commerce?
Under equal rates. under free compe-
tttion. New York will never complain he
carse of any traffic secured hv either
Baltimore or Philadelphia, through in
creased facilities secured through the en-
terprise of their citizens Such efforts
on their part will be only an incentive IN
Increase the advantages to the SINNERS
at our own port.
The diversion Of traffic that results
from lower rates caused by decrea sing
the cost of services Is a benefit 10 the
producer, while the diversion OF an
which results from arbitrarily imposinc
a higher charge over one route in cr
der to divert traffic to another route ts
an injury to the producer and TO com
merce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Gar Takes No Chances
Of Death by Assassination

LONDON. April 4-The St. Peters.
burg correspondent OF the Daily Mall
says that preparations are being made
for the Gar TO remove to Peterhof for
the summer.
These preparations include the an
circling Of a square mile OF the parl,
with a high spiked iron fence In the
meantime his majesty will remain al
Isarskoe-Selo, where he never goes out
slde the inner ring Of guards surround
ing the palace.
me correspondent quotes an inform
ant at Tsarskoe-SeIo to the effect that
the Car is cheerful, and that nobody
would suspect from his demeanor the
serious condition OF the empire. He
reads much English political and nom
poilicaI literature. varying the time
with card playing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04

the envelope tucked away in his breast
pocket. hurried on 10 the waiting car
Not until the L street car had been
boarded and the signal given to start did
it occur TO the throng that West might
possibly be carrying the easy money >,
This Boy Suspected.
little boy was the first TO suspect.
turning to one of his chums-eyerone
hunted in parties of three yesterdav-be
said:
Ask the one in the black suit-the tall
one. He might have it
Go on.' was the scornful reply. Hes
too young. He's college boy, I've seen
hin. play football with George Washing
ton
While the argument was going on. the
car started, and was Just rounding tht
curve when the first speaker decided to
ask himself
Have you was heard and then
the car turned the corner, and the crowd
could no longer be seen.
At Fourteenth and L streets northwest,
where the second transfer was schedul-
ed 10 be made. another crowd was wait
ing. Again the reporter was asked time
and again. And again West passed
through almos, without question. H
was near his own home, and MANY in
the crowd of money hunters recognized
him. The thought that he might be the
carrier, however, never cnce entered
their heads
One little fellow however. wa'ked m
TO him and said: You got the Maltese
Cross-I -,,ean-'
He was not allowed to finish. for the
crowd laughed at him. and he grew
bashful.
Another, a friend of West, shouted;
Hey, West! Have you that Maltese
Crosse" Another shouted: Come on
West, gimme the Cross will you?"
Other questions of similar character
were asked him. mere as a Joke than
anything else. Not once yet had the
proper question been asked the right
man. however and he. followed by fha
reporter. took seat on a south bound
Fourteenth street car.
The Largest Crowd.
At Ninth street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, where the third
transfer was TO have been made the
largest crowd yet was waiting Men
boys women, girls. all ages; and both
sexes. We're plentifully represented
None of these were taking any chances
Continued on Second Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Condemns Russian Fleet
In Trawler Disaster

LONDON, April 4-The report of the
committee appointed by the board of
trade 10 inquire into the firing upon
British rrawlers on the Dogger Bank by
admiral Rogestvensky's warhsips. on
Whlch the claim for damages was bas-
ed, has been issued.
It's wording is in marked contrast to
the diplomatic phrasing of the report of
the internationai court Of inquiry which
was held in Paris. 'N -
II declares that the firing, which wa G
done without warning. was without raa-
son or justification. It was continues
ae1nerately fI after Russian searchIights
enough to enable them to he az
tinguished easily as peaceful flsbing
craft. 'i4ihS 8
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
HENRY Of PRUSSIA
RECEIVED BY CAR
AT TSARSKOE-SELO
Attempt to Assassinate
Assistant Prefect of St.
Petersburg Police.
THREE SHOTS ARE FIRED
Life Saved by Horses, Who
Run Away in
Fright.
THREE SHOTS ARE FIRED

ST. PETERSBURG. April 4.-Prince
Henry Of Prussia was received by the
Car and Czarina at Tsarskoe-Selo this
morning.
An attempt was made last night to as
sassinate M. Misgale. assistant prefect
of police. He was probably only saved
by the fact that the horses attached to
the carriage in which he was riding took
fright when the shots were fired at him,
They 5olted, carrying the officer beyond
the reach Of would-be assassins.
There were three men in the nartv
which made the attack on NJ Missale
Three shots were fired. but none took
effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Russia S Internal Troubles
Assume Gravest Character

LONDON, April According to dis
patches from st. Petersburg to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company, further In
ternal troubles are to be feared in Rys.
sia.
The dispatches say the news from the
interior is OF the gravest character.
Serious rioting occurred at Warsaw
yesterday in which many persons were
injured. The authorities were unable r.
preserve order and the disturbances are
being kept up. o.
reports from Tff1is. Transcaucasia
state that there was further r;o+ina =
there yesterday. The Baltic province
are also reported to be agftated and out.
breaks are threatened at any time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Ports DifferentiaLs'
Case Up for Hearing
Distinguished Lawyers to Support and Con
test Complaints of New York and Boston
Regarding Southern Rate Preferences.

Prominent lawyers, representing four
largest cities in the United States, rail-
road men from all over the country and
number of prominent citizens of the
four cities are before the Interstate
Commerce Commission today in the big
ports differentiaT' proceedings.
New York and Boston assert that their
trade is damaged by a rate pool entered
into by a number of the greatest rail-
-oad systems in the country That Is
The basis Of the complaint before the
commission.
The cities involved are Baltimore.
Philadelphia, New York, and Boston.
The lines accused are the Baltimore and
Ohio, the Pennsylvania and subordinate
lines, the Philadelphia and Reading, the
Delaware and Iacka kawanna, the Lehigh
Valley. the Grand Trunk, the New York
Central. and the Canadian Pacific and
ali tributary branches.
Lawyers in the Case.
The lawyers present are former Secre-
tary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle
and Benjamin l.. Fairchild. representing
New York; Abel E. Blackmar, repre-
senting Philadelphia, and John b. Daish.
of Washington, who is representing Bal
tifore. TWO Boston lawyers were pres
ent at the beginning of the sessions
The railroads are represented by thei!
general counsel: John G. Wilson, repre-
senting the Baltimore and Ohio. and
C. Y. Massey and F. l. Gowan, the
Pennsylvania
The charge is that the railroads men
toned have entered into an agreement
aud fS,
of goods from the interior of the country
to Newport News, Norfolk, Baltimore
and Philadelphia, much lower than that
charged for shipments to New York and
Boston.
In opening his argument former Secre-
tary Carlisle asserted that the opera
tion Of differential rates had al -eady In
jured the trade of the Northern cities,
causing 1t to drop off 10 and 20 per cent.
Brief of Compiainants.
Before arguments begun. briefs of the
complainants We're submitted In these
briefs attention is called to the opera
ton of the rate. The document con-
tinues:
We wish to take away from our com
petitors the differential margin which
they are exploiting. We wish to do awav
with conditions which permit trade
which our merchants have painfully and
worked up and secured 70
run off down the differential channels
These are the conditions which are dis
aging 10 enterprise and initiative in
New York trade.
This hfngs us to the important CON
sideration Of the Injurious c;fect of tba
upon the whole trade of the
NV
Good Faith Questioned.
Inc three most important trunk lines
to New York. the New York Central
the Erie, and the Delaware. Lacka-
wanna and Western, appearing by their
ofhcers, have offered to have this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
SPANISH MINISTER
PAYS FAREWELL CALL

Senor O1eda. the Spanish minister, was
II the State Department to pay a fare
well call preparatory to his departure
Tor Spain next week. where he is to be-
come under secretary of foreign affairs
Senior Ojeda will be succeeded by Juan
Jacintha, now Spanish minister to
Morocco
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Confirms Report of Escape
Of Plehve's Assassin

VIENNA, April 4.-The Tageblatt
says IL mas learned from a private
source that sa$ci9n. the assassin of
M ae FiehVe, the Russian minister of
the interior. who was killed by a bomb
iast ID ~ Juiy, mas escaped from the prison
Paul. anu ot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
THE WEATHER REPORT.

There will be showers and thunder
storms tonight and Wednesday in the
Atlantic coast districts, and rain in the
axe region. probably turning into snow
Wednesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
Russian Internal Loan
Five Times Oversubscribed

ST. PETERSBURG. April At is an
nounced that the Russian 500. .ooo, 900 tn
times over.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-04
HEARTY WELCOME
TO THE PRESIDENT
BY K[NTUCK|ANS
Acting Mayor of Louis
vile Extends Most
Cordial Greeting.
ENJOYING TRIP HUGELY
ENJOYING TRIP HUGELY
Confederate Veterans Pay
Tribute With Their Old
Time Yell.

LOUISVILLE. KY, April 4.-President
Roosevelt arrived here on schedule
time. O'Clock, and was greeted by
Governor Beckham, Acting Mayor
Barth, and Chairman Murray, Of the
reception committee
For blocks around Third and A streets
the crowds were densely packed, and as
the Presidents train came to stop the
cheers of thousands welcomed the ma
tion's head. The Presidents salute of
twenty-one guns was fired.
The President stepped from his car
smiling. He wore the customary silk
gloves. The formalities were soon dis
pensed. Acting Mayor Barth stepped
forward and said:
Mr.. President: We greet you with a
heartfelt welcome at the gateway to the
South. Even our trees and flowers bud
forth a.: an earlier date than is their
wont to cheer the presence in our midst
OF the first citizen u the Republic. our
President
I'VE regret that your stay with Us
must be so brief, for we have here a
goodly city in which to linger. q city
whose citizens, regardless of party,
honor and respect you as a great Amer
lean. Representing the city In the abb
sence of Mayor Granger, whose illness
alone prevents his presence, as the Off
cial head of the city TO greet and well
come you, I, in the name of every citi-
zen. bid you welcome. thrice welcome,