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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-11
PURSUING FLEET
IS REPORTED At
CHAGOS ISLANDS
Rurnor Persists That
Ships of Japan Sail
Westward.
ROGESTVENSKY ADVISED
Said to Know Squadron Was
on Way to Meet
Him.
ROGESTVENSKY ADVISED

LONDON, Jan. 11.-Reports from Port
Louis, Mauritius, persist in stating that
a Japanese fleet is steaming westward
The latest runor is that the feet has
arrived at Diego Garcia, the southern
most of the Chagos Islands, in the In
dian Ocean. whence scouts are being
sent out
In an interview at Tamataye, NADIA
gascar. on January 8. one OF the aides
Of Admiral Rogestvensky, commander Of
the Baltic fleet, said that the admiral
had learned the day before that a Jap
anese squadron had started to meet the
Baltic feet
To Prevent Surprise.
The latter. from the time it passed
the Cape of Good Hope. had increased
its measures to prevent surprise
The weather had been stormy off the
South African coast, but none of the
vessels were damaged. All the crews are
now healthy and in high spirits.
The fleet is bound for Vladivostok.
where 1t expects to arrive at the De
ginning of March. Admiral Rogestvensky
estimates that a month will be occupied
in crossing the Indian Ocean.
Sighted OFF Borneo.
SANDAKAN. Borneo. Jan. 1.-Two
japanese transports were sighted of
Labuan, port of Borneo, on January l.
Three days later two steamers with
coal for the Russian Baltic feet had ar
rived at I4abua
Whether the arrival OF the vessels OF
the opposing fleets was merely coiyci-
dence or whether the japanese contem-
plate tho capture of the Russian vessels
cannot be aSeertained
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MINE EXPLOSION
AT PORT ARTHUR

PORT ARTHUR. Jan IA contact
mine near one of the forts exploded on
Sunday, killing twenty japanese.
The Japanese allow the Russian pris-
oners awaiting shipment great freedom
They are permitted TO walk about unac-
companied and to visit neighboring vii-
lagos.
TOKYO, Jan. 1.-THE ships engaged in
clearing the mines from the waters in
the vicinity of Port Arthur have SO
far found and destroyed 395.
The "Kokumin says that the fall OF
Port Arthur has had already a marked
effect upon the Chinese court.
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MINISTER WlTTE
Is FOR PEACE

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1L-It is re-
ported that NJ de Witte will accept
the ministry Of the interior only upon
condition that he be allowed to enter
into negotiations with Japan with q
view to peace.
The report is displeasing to Russians
of all classes of opinion except the radi-
Gals
NJ Muravieff, minister of justice has
resigned. He VIII go to Rome as am
bassador in place of Prince Ourousson
The Grand Duke Serge viii resign,
and Prince -Mirsly, recently
minister OF the interior, will become
governor of the Caucasus
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WEATHER REPORT.

The southwestern disturbance has
remained practically stationary over
the southern plateau, but has sent east
ward an offshoot that is central this
morning over interior Texas, with in
dications Of northeastward move
ment and increasing intensity This
depression in conjunction with the high
area to the northeastward has caused
general rains and SHOWS over practical
ly the entire country, except New Eng
land and the extreme Northwest ac-
conpanied by rising temperature in the
central valleys and the Gulf States
Temperatures continue low for the
season in the West, and are also com
paratively low in the East.
There will be snow over the northern
rain or snow over the central, and rain
over the southern districts east of the
Mississippi River tonight and Thurs
day.
It viii be warmer tonight in the
middle Atlantic States, Ohio valley,
and lower lake region, and colder
Thursday in the east Gulf States and
the Ohio valley.
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ARTIST MATHEWS
ACCIDENT FATAL
Venerable Portrait Painter
Dies at Hospital.
INQUEST WILL BE HELD
Several Presidents Among Those Whose
Portraits Have Been Painted
by the Deceased.
INQUEST WILL BE HELD

William T Mathews, the celebra ted
painter Ct portraits, died this morning
about $50 at the Emergency Hospital
His death was the result of injuries he
received when run over by wagon last
Christmas Day. The accident occurred
when the venerable artist was crossing
Tenth Street near z northwest He
sustained a fracture of the right leg an6
was Immediately removed to the Emer-
gency Hospital Owing to his seventy
years of age and weakened condition
surgical aid proved futile.
VIII Hold Inquest.
J. E Potbury. the attorney, had a
conference with Coroner hewitt this
morning. after which the coroner an
tomorrowIat II o'clock at the morgue.
Mr.. Potbury will represent Mr. Math-
ews' family at the inquest.
Mr. Mathews has two younge-
brothers. Charles II. and Edward Math-
ews, who live In New Philadelphia and
Canton. Ill. respectively. They were
notified Of Mr.. Mathews death by Mr.
Potbury, and advised him TO turn the
remains over TO an undertaken 20 be
prepared for burial.
Mr. Mathews is widely known as
painter of portraits of public men.
Probably his best-known portrait is that
of the late President Mckinley. From
his brush have come the portraits OF
four other Presidents of the United
States-Lincoln, Hayes, GARFIELD. anc
Harrison. Other distinguished subjects
were Charles Sumner. Daniel Webster
and william Cullen Bryant.
A wide circle of friends in Washing
ton will be grieved to hear of Mr.. Math,
ews' death. He was known not only fol
his work but also for himself, possess
.ns 4 rerna rlza bly, attractive personality
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ADMIRAL DAVIS
GIVES HIS VIEWS

PARIS. Jan u.-Rear Admiral Charles
H Davis, the American representative
upon the international commission OF in
quiry into the North Sea incident, has
given an interview TO representative
of the GIL Bias
He was asked whether he did not think
Japan should have had a delegate upon
The commission. IIe said he did not, re-
marking that Great Britain and Russia
were the only parties concerned.
The evidence of Japan cid not appear
to him to be necessary even should il
CONTINUED on Second Page)
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HARRIS c0NFlRMED
FOR BALTIMORE OFFICE

The Senate confirmed the nomination
of NJ Hall Harris. to be post master at
Baltimore, just before adjournment
yesterday afternoon.
Other combinations of Importance
were:
Robert w TayIer. of Ohio, to be
United States district judge for the
northern district of Ohio.
Henry NJ. Hoyt. of California, to be
United States attorney for the district
of Alaska.
Harold l.. Lyon. of Minnesota, CON
sui at Chung King, China
Ira A Abbott. OF Massachusetts, TO be
associate justice of the supreme court
of New Mexico.
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KANSAS REPUBLICANS
STRIKE FOR REFORM

TOPEKA. Jan. 1.-THE Republican
members OF the house struck their first
blow for economy by adopting. with
some amendments. a resolution provid-
ing for thirty-five employees.
Two years ago 254 names were carried
on the payroll
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GOULD TROLLEY SCHEME
FAVORED IN RICHMOND

RICHMOND. Va. Jan. lin the su-
prerne court of appeals the attorney
general has entered no objection TO the
Gould scheme TO build trolley line
from here to the northern neck of Vir-
ginla, and the case will be submitted
This is taken to mean the order will
be granted
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Presentation of evidence by the at
torneys for Senator Reed Smoot of Utah
in rebuttal TO the testimony adduced at
previous hearings of the Mormon inyes-
tigation by the Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections was begun to-
day at the Capitol.
The entire morning session Of thu
committee was occupied with the direct
and cross-exa Inination Of ex-United
States SeI=ator William ]. Mcconnell of
Idaho. This afternoon Representative
Burton L French of Idaho is expected
TO occupy th4 greater part OF the ses
sion
Grateful to Mormons-
Ex-senator Mcconnell showed, in has
evidence, his recollection OF the polllc1as
bonors he had received by the votes
OF the people Of Idaho and spoke OF
them in tones of high praise He was
especially strong in his eoInmeneatioh
of the Mormon people as being more
moral than the Genules ana siiu tile
Mormons never gamble
Asked by Mr. Tayler. on cross-exam-
ination. whether in witness opinion, the
morality of the State would not be I'M
nroved if all the Gentiles of Idaho We're
weeded out. witness said his remarks
had heey made in reference to the Idahc
Territorial council at the time ne hae
been granted a seat on the nooF' Al
though not a member by election
Witness showed good deal OF ire IN
ran1vine 10 Attorney Tayler's questions
and filled the description heretofore
eive,, hv the protestants Of the prevail
ing tvDe OF Jack Mornons IN 1daho-
Criticised Dubois
r.a witness lost no opportunity 70
show antagonism 20 senator Duoois
Idaho a member o. the committee hold
10 rho snoot inquiry, and the chief OPP
,,onent of Mormon domination OF tenn
poraI and political affairs in the West
III, t,o,z b-,rlv opportunity 70 read a le;-
te, rece;ved from Dubois last fail, writ
tc, from spokane. Wash. on October 3
declining TO meet witness in o political
,.oh,re because Mcconnell was not run
ming for any Office
..,That was (, private and personal let
rar was it not" commented Senator
D,tboIs after witness had read the let
IT was not marked So answered
The pertinent portion of the letter
| came 1T the end, and was as foiiows.
- dn not intend any discourtesy to
| vo,i in refusing to tiepete. with you. but
! ! hardly think | would be JuSt,fed L
/ debating with anyone unless ule. ar
/ cardidntes for or now occupy positions
/ yyhi.h call up,n them either 10 make q
enforce laws against criminals. rs re
gard the Mormon people to be-
Appointed a PolygaInist-
Witness McConnelFs only sign OF un-
easiness was shown when Chairman
| Burrows tried TO have him eiucidatt
some answers relating 10 the appoint
rent by witness, when governor, oi
! William Bulge. a poIysaInist. TO oe
regent of the idaho State University
This happened IN 1898. and the chairman
who has been prompt in iaquiring about
! polysamous practices since the mani
festo of 1850, Immediately showed a spe,
! ciaI interest.
| Witness hesitated slightly in replying
I finally saying that, while general.
well acquainted with the people of tn,
State, he was not now aware whether
ct the time OF appointment he hat
known OF Budge's being q polvgamist-
| Senator Knox of Pennsylvania partici
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Majority Against Revision.
PERSIAN GOVERNMENT
GIVES UP $4,000 CHECK

The State Department IS advised by
Minister Pearson that the Persian gov
ernnent has delivered into his hands
the check for $4,000 the amount of IN
demnity paid for the murder of Benja-
min F. I.aboroe, missionary, and that
the check IS on Its way
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RIDOUT ADMITS
HIS INSOLVENCY
Lawyer Says He Is Una bic
TO Pay Creditors.
PLEADS NO TECHEiCALITY
Signifies Intention to Turn Over Assets
and Submit to Speedy Set
tlement o. Affairs.

John Ridout, against whom proceed
ing in bankruptcy Were begun January
T. by certain of his creditors. today dled
his answer, in which he admits his in
solvency, his inability to pay his debts,
and his willingness 10 be adjudged bank
rupt
The proceedings against Mr.. Ridout
were begun by Sarah NJ. Baxter, Lester
B. Platt. and Elizabeth II. AcCaila, who
through their counsel, William Z. Am
brose, flied u petition. alleging they are
creditors Of the defendant, and that he
is 1nsolyent The petitioners say Mr.
Ridout is indebted to them in amounts
aggregating s5.972.50 They also aIege
that he had allowed the Citizens Ma
tional Bank 10 obtain preference as a
creditor by permitting that institution 10
secure judgments against him
Admits the Act
Mr.. Ridout. in his answer. admits the
acts OF bankruptcy referred TO by the
petitioners.
Mr.. Ridout appears as his own coun-
sci.
He stated today after fling his an
swer that in appearing as his own at
torney he did so with d view of not
making any fight against his creditors
on technical points. He says it is his
intention to surrender his assets fer the
beEe6t Of his creditors with the least
cost to them. The employment of eoun-
sci, he said would only be an additional
expense. and add TO the amount OF the
cost q depletion of his assets. As he in
tends that his assets shall revert tc
TIE benefit OF his creditors as soon ~
possible, Mr. Ridout says he viii not
take any step TO prevent speedy ddJu-
dIcation of the case.
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KANSAS ToWN HAS FIRE.

OLATHE. Kan. Jan. H.-F'ire destroy
ed the business buildings on the east
side OF the public square. including the
telephone and telegraph offices and the
posfoffice. A special train brought fire
men and engines twenty miller from
Kansas City. Loss. s15o.009-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-11
LOCAL BILL PASSED.

The Senate. in consideration of calen-
dar bills yesterday, passed House bill
2ea. to incorporate the Mutual Invest
ment Fire Insurance Company.
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pated in the investigation today for the
first time The other Senator's present
beside Chairman Burrows, were DiIling-
ham, McCcmas, Pettus. Dubois and
Overuan
Sutherland Sends Denial.
Senator Smoot received today a tele-
gram from Representative George
Sutherland. Of Utah. who is slated for
the Senatorship In succession 10 Sena-
for Kearns. denying that his father-in-
law was the John D Lee, who was
executed for the Mount Meadow mas
saere OF Gentiles IN Utah, some years
ago
Sutherland says his father-in-Iaw was
John Perciyal Lee, descendant OF the
Virginia family OF that name
Opening of Smoot's Case.
William j. Mcconnell. ex-United
States Senator from idaho. and ex-gov-
ernor of that State, was the first witness
called He is sixty-fve years old and
lives at Moscow in the panhandle dis
trict in the north Of Idaho. He has lived
there since 1868, as merchant, and q
half sort of politician at times and IS
now engaged in mining
Witness said he had never been q
Mormon. but is a Presbyterian He told
OF his close knowledge OF members OF
the Mormon Church. through meeting
OF the Territorial Legislature of ISS1-2.
There seemed to be many Democrats
there, he said, and It was considered
that while not all Democrats were
bad men, all bad men We're Democrats
Mormons Don't Gamble
| Witness had found 1t Necessary to so
about a great deal in ms capacity Is
! l,5byist. wherever The q elesat7s hap
peped to be. Many OF the GenIiies were
found in gambling places Continuing.
he said:
Il never found any Of the Nermens
! drunk or gambling. l had a prejudice
| inst them, but was surprised 10 liIld
] them more moral than cthsr people
| On going into t:2e Territorial convention
I 70 Mormon Bishop Re EiIsogs, BPo talked
with Him about 4 constitutional agnend-
nlent declaring from s0nrssSe al aesc-
! terers- Witness gave Robinson his
/ views on MorInonisTu 1T that inns.
Witness expressed Lae view that the
I home-buildeTs Should not b., disfreIl-
! chised- Besides. woman Suffrage vts
about 10 be adopted and ne thought
/ women would not Vote il they nzaa -
answer such questions IN e-tier 70 seS
that right
Much Religious Zeal
After encouraging md assisting N 1e-
peaIing the famous Idaho tesr oath.
witness celt i his duty % go among
the foreigners in The state ard tax 70
them on the e;I.ticS ef Ap,eric,tu c5ti,sSn-
ship Eis visits gave him oIaIsoi unity
! IL see Mormon lie. tiseir ~eligiots en-
thusiasIn. and the practice OF opening al
/ meetings With Draye--
! Witness then took up politics s2d said
he was Republican. and has, II fast.
been known as ga offensive pa rt-s<a-z-s
! He did ret think two terms OF a goF-
ernor was the rule. Witness mad been
given two terms: some other governors
! Taking up tha greatly decreased vote
in Mormon eaurJeS IN the last cleo
ton. beyond the saxerase Republican m
crease. witness said il had 50 appeared
/ because the Democratic candidate Rad
failed 10 get as hish vote IN the
northern part OF the State as he had
/ expected
Knox Makes al Inquiry.
Perhaps the counsel VIII be able to
ten me which one of the issues in the
case this testimony is relative to?' ia
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THE sun.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today. .4:5'
Sun rises tomorrow ...........7:f
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M High tide tomorrow 20 am. I2;9 n nm m
Low tide tomorrow. .7.0l a. m. 7:3I o. m.
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pated in the investigation today for the
first time. The other Senators present
beside Chairman Burrows. were Dilling-
ham, McComas, Pettus. Dubois and
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Knox Makes an Inquiry.

N--o-> 4a-E---SS S-a4 TIT III
Perhaps the counsel VIII be able to
tell me which one of the issues in the
case this testimony is relative to? in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-12
XERGENNES.

G.. r. McCuen of Montpelier is in town
for weeks visit with his mother, Mrs.
James McCuen.
Seth Warner Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution met with
Mrs. j. G. Hindes Wednesday afternoon.
G. w. Beerwort, superintendent of
the Vergennes School Seat company
who has been i'll for some weeks, is now
able to sit up.
Mrs. Caroline Collins of Monkton cele-
brated the Goth anniversary of her birth
day at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
C. III. Stone of Monkton, Sunday.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal church will hold their regular
monthly business meeting Friday even
ing next in the vestry of the church.
The body of Mrs. Kate elmer, wife
of Prof. w. ii. Botsford, who died Fri
day last at her home in Bristol, was
brought here for burial in Prospect
cemetery Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-12
DEFERRED.
NEW HAVEN.

Miss Ruth Mcneil is teaching in
Ripton.
Homer Balm has been quite poorly for
few weeks.
The mumps still prevail in the family
of Frank Barrows.
Mrs. Warren Smith is very low and
at times Is unconscious.
The condition of Deacon Wilder is re-
ported little more favorable.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S. Russell of Mid
dlebury, were in town on Tuesday.
Mr.. L. A. Baker is very much i'm
proving his new place on Town Hill.
Mrs. Theresa Gregory left on Tuesday
for Salem, N. Y, for three weeks stay.
Mrs. P. j. Farnsworth, Mrs. Wright's
mother who has been quite i'll is still
very weak.
Communion services next Sunday. A
preparatory lecture will be held at the
chapel this friday afternoon.
Quite number of baskets filed with
May flowers were found hanging on
many door knobs, on May day evening,
left SO mysteriously by some of the gentle
fairies.
In the item which appeared last week
relative to the death of Alice Clark the
writer was misinformed. 1t was q
younger child, Mildred aged four, who
died of pneumonia.
~ The remains of Mrs. Mary Bottum and
Mrs. Sherrod Brown which were placed
in the receiving vault until warm
weather were each removed to the
family burial lot on Tuesday.
The game of ball last week Friday
between the Bristol Juniors and the
New Haven boys resulted in a victory
for the former. They play again in
in Bristol on Friday of this week.
Mrs. s. S. Wright met with quite an
accident few days since. She was
near pile of wood gathering some chips,
when large stick fell striking her or
the head rendering her unconscious. Dr.
Weston was called and was obliged tc
take several stitches in the wound.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-12
WEST CORNWALL.

H. G. Potter of Middlebury was in
town on Tuesday.
Charles Frost of Middlebury was in
town on Wednesday.
Frank S. Foote is very busy these days
painting and papering.
Mr.. Bingham has just placed phone
in the house of Mr.. Angel.
Mrs. G. D. Barber is gaining quite,
fast, and about her house as usual.
Mrs. Abbie Searle has recently visited
relatives and friends in Middlebury.
Edwin Sunderland is home for the
summer from his school at Mt. Hermon.
Alec Fighter and family are comfort
ably settled in part of Joseph Jones'
house.
o. A. Field is moving this week into
the house recently vacated by A.
Highter.
Mrs. Martha Bond is visiting old
neighbors and friends in the north part
of the town, where she formerly lived.
Miss Cora Bingham has returned to
Rutland after spending few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Bing-
ham.
George Taylor went to Albany, N. Y.
on Monday, where he will join an
orchestra for the summer, his health
permitting.
Mrs. Albert Pastene and children came
| from Boston, Mass. on Tuesday to the
home of her brother, Frank belong.
She will soon take possession of her
summer home.
Joseph Remele and family have moved
to Middlebury and G. j. Lowell and
family have rented Mr.. Remedies house
and are moving in.
II. w. Bingham and wife are receiv-
ing congratulations over the arrival of
their first grand child, little boy. Mr..
and Mrs. William Ballou are the happy
parents. Mr.. Ballou has a pastorate at
Hudson, n. H.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-12
TO be continued.)
RIPTON.

Mrs. d. w. Smith has gone to Castle
ton to visit her daughter.
l.. II. Butler has hired the Methodist
parsonage and will board the preacher.
May Day was cold and raw with a
strong wind and frequent squalls of
snow.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Lawrence of Yer
gennes were in town ON the eth visiting
relatives.
For the benefit of our trouting friends
we will say at the time of writing (Tues-
day there is some ice water running.
Trout are poor in flesh, few and small in
this locality.
The Rev. j. B. Gooding preached his
first sermon here on the 30th choosing
for text Matt. 27-17, "Whom will We
that release to you, or Jesus which is
called Christi
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-12
THERE is A DIFFERENCE.

The difference between Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar and all other cough syrups is
that it moves the bowels, thus expelling a
cold from the system. This relaxes the nerve
tissues and by its healing effect on the throat
and lungs the cough is relieved-cured en-
tirely. Kennedy's is the original Laxative
Honey and Tar and contains no opiates.
Good alike for young or old. Tastes good.
Sold by South Side Drug Store, Bristol; M r.
Burt, Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-12
A CREEPING DEATH.

Blood poison creeps up towards the
heart, causing death. j. E. Stearns,
Belle PLANE. Mimi, writes that friend
swelled up like blood poisoning. Buck
LENS Arnica Salve drew out the poison,
healed the wound, and saved his life.
Best in the world for burns and sores.
25c at W. II. Sheldon's drug store.