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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-17
RAmRnAn NOTES.

Directors Of the Rio Grande Southern road
were reelected yesterday at Denver
The next quarterly meeting OF the Transcon-
tfnental Passenger association will be held in
January at Los Angeles, Cal.
w. S. st. George of New York, general eastern
agent of the NJ, K: & T.. has been appointed
general passenger and ticket agent succeeding
George Morton, who resigned about year ago,
and whose resignation has just been acted
upon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-17
g. g. e, 7. Directors.

Directors were reelected yesterday
by the Chicago & Eastern Illinois
at Terre Haute. as follows: B.
r. Yoakum, D. G. Reid, W. B. Leeds,
". H. Moore, J. H. Moore, s. p; Flower
R1hert Mather, E. w. Winer, 81. N.
Potter, R. x. Dunkerson and a. ).
Davidson.
The directors will meet shortly. in
New York to elect officers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
OLD INDIANA TRAGEDY
RESURRECTED AT INQUEST
Heir to 100000 Estate Dies of Nor
phne, and Father Is Accused
of Murder

BY Associated Press
SALT LAKE, May 24.-The story of
an old Indiana tragedy was retold here
today at an inquest over the body Of
George M. Hill, or Harper, who died
in a lodging house of morphine poi
soning.
While the police reported that the
youth was addicted to the use of the
drug and probably died of an overdose,
Mrs. T. NJ Harper, his aunt, testified
that she believed young Hill, who has
been known as Harper, was murdered
by persons interested in securing an
estate valued at $60000 which, she said,
young Hill was to inherit when he
became of age.
Mrs. Harper testified that sixteen and
one-half years ago at Winchester, Ind,
when young Hill was but months of
age. the boys mother was shot and
killed by his father, who also severely
wounded Mrs. Harper, the witness.
The father, Mrs. Harper testified, was
sentenced to life Imprisonment, but was
paroled recently. An estate of 10000,
left by young Hills mother, the wit
ness testified. would now revert to the
father.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
CAS- FIGHT GOES
INTO THE COURTS
MAYOR WEAVER'S APPOINTEES
ARE OUSTED
DISMISSED MEN REINSTATED
Philadelphia Chief Executive Goes
to New York to Consult His
Attorney, Elihu
Root
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-The gas
lease fight was carried into the courts
today, and in consequence the two di-
rectors appointed by Mayor Weaver
last evening are out of office and the
directors who We're dismissed have
again taken up the duties of their po-
sitions. Late in the day Mayor
Weaver accompanied by Former Judge
for consultation with Elihu Root, the
mayors special counsel. What the
next move will be cannot be fore
shadowed. The leaders of the Repub-
lican organization announce that their
lines remain unbroken, that the gas
lease will be passed over the mayors
veto next week and that the lease will
be put into operation.
The city employees felt much relieved
as the day wore on to learn that the
mayor had taken no further action
with regard to the removal of the
The first move of the day was the
appearance before Judge Robert Raj
ston of attorneys for Peter E. Costello
and David j. Smythe, the dismissed
directors, who applied for a prelimi-
nary injunction against the mayor and
A. Lincoln Acker and Sheldon Potter,
their successors in office, restraining
Messrs. Acker and Potter from assum-
ing the duties of their respective offices
and restraining the mayor and all
other city employees from aiding them
in carrying out such intentions Judge
Ralston gave temporary restraining
order and fixed next Monday morning
as the time for the defendants to show
cause why the injunction should not
be made permanent. The attorneys for
the ousted directors lost no time in the
preparation of the papers to be served
on the defendants.
Regarding the injunction Mr.. Weaver
said:
II am still the mayor of the city and
l mean to exercise all the rights of my
me doing my duty"
AS an evidence of the view the mayor
takes of the situation he ordered this
afternoon that matters pertaining to
the two departments requiring imme-
diate action be brought to his notice at
once, thereby assuming personal charge
of those branches of the city govern
ment pending the outcome of the legal
complications.
The leaders of the organization were
in conference all day and conferences
were held tonight. One Of the most
important gatherings of the day was
that held in the Office of United States
Senator Penrose. where State Insur-
ance Commissioner Israel Durham, the
Republican organization leader, met all
the ward leaders.
The committee of nine held a meeting
today and arranged for a mass meet
ing to be held in the Academy of Music
Friday night. Among the speakers
will be former Postmaster General
Smith and Bishop Coadjutator Macmy-
Smith of the Protestant Episcopal die
cese of Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
HOWARD HUNTINGTON EN-
GAGGED TO MISS GREENE
DATE OF WEDDING NOT FIXED
Bride-to-Be Is Of the Brunette Type
an Excellent Planlste, and Ex-
ceedineIy Popular In COL
Iege Town
snecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.-An en-
gagement that will interest society peo-
pie from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Is that of Miss Leslie Greene to Howard
Il. Huntington. Mr.. Huntington has
long been one of the desirable young
bachelors and his capture is a surprise.
Miss Greene is of the willowy, bru-
nette type, is a pianiste Of attainments
and is extremely popular in the social
set in the college town. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Greene,
whose home is on Dwight way,
Berkeley
Notes penned last evening to Miss
Greene's girl friends were the forerun-
ners of the engagement, which will be
announced at a tea next week. No
date is set for the wedding as yet, but
1t is understood that it will be one of
the early summer affairs, though it
will be far from being the least of them.
The groom has for long time been
close to his father, II. E. Huntington,
in the management of the Huntington
electric railway interests in Southern
California and it is probable that the
young people will make their home in
the south.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
LEADING MEN CONNECTED
WITH DEFAULTER SMITH
CITYS FUNDS WERE USED IN
SPECULATION
San Francisco Bulletin Charges That
Tax Collector Was Member of Gil
gantic Syndicate of Bankers, and
Pleaded Guilty to Protect Them
BY Associated Press.

by Associated PreSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24-The
Bulletin to day says: 1T is definitely
known that a gigantic ring operated
with Edward j. Smith, the defaultins
tax collector, who yesterday was SEN
fenced to ten years in Folsom.
"The ring was composed of bankers
of San Francisco, who, through a dis
honest deal with Smith, gambled with
enormous sums of the city's money.
Smith pleaded guilty in Judge Law
lors court yesterday to save the banks
from serious financial embarrassment,
or, perhaps, complete collapse.
He took his punishment at the en-
treaty of the bankers who had been
interested with him and knew that a
trial would bring out all the ruinous
facts.
THE bankers went to Smith and bor-
rowed from him vast sums. The money
was used in speculation for quick re-
turns. Smiths compensation was two
per cent interest on the money he al
lowed the banks to use. The loans
were for a few days at time, but
afterward, when the deals in which
the financial men risked the city's
money went wrong, they were not re-
paid for months. At times during the
three years of Smiths incumbency the
amount out in private speculation ex-
ceeded a million dollars"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
coSSACKS BADLY CUT UP
Linevitch Believed to Be Taking Of.
fensive Against Oyama

/
| BY Associated Press.
! ST. PETERSBURG, May 24.-The
news from the front continues to point
to the proximity of fighting on a large
scale. Lieutenant General Linevitch
sent Lieutenant General Rennenkampf's
Cossacks on daring expedition around
Field Marshal Oyama's left. Rennen-
kampf succeeded in getting to the rear
of the Japanese but paid dearly, his
Cossacks being badly cut up.
Many believe that General Linevitch
is trying to take the offensive out of
Marshal Oyama's hands. The latter
has made full preparations against the
possible interruption of his communi-
cations and transport service from
Japanese ports. All reinforcements
available and immense quantities of
provisions and, munitions of war have
been landed at Yinkow and Dalny
since Vice Admiral Rojestvensky ap-
peared in the straits of Malacca.
Newspaper correspondents at the
front are prevented by the censor from
telegraphing any intelligent view of
the situation, and this has always been
the precursor of important develop
ments. General Linevitch has taken far
Continued Page Two.p
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
RATHBONE BACK
IN POSTOFFICE
CRIMINAL CUBAN OFFICIAL IS
RElNSTATED
DENVER TAKEN BY SURPRISE
Arrives From Omaha, Presents Duly
Authorized Credentials, Checks
UP Books and Leaves for
st. Louis
DENVER TAKEN BY SURPRISE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
DENVER, Colo, May 24.-After hav-
ing been sentenced to a long term of
imprisonment and a fine of S106947,
Estes G. Rathbone, the former fourth
assistant postmaster general and di-
rector of posts in Cuba, Is again in
the employ of the postofflce depart
ment Rathbone left for the east to-
day after paying an official visit to
Denver and checking up the books of
the postoffice here.
Postmaster Paul ]. Sours and the
inspectors say that Rathbone has been
reinstated, although no previous an
nouncement of his reinstatement had
been made The Denver postoff1ce Of
ficials are exceedingly reluctant to dis
cuss the matter, nor would any of
them say in what capacity Rathbone
was employed although they admitted
that he checked up the books of the
postoffice.
Rathbone arrived here on Saturday
night from Omaha. The credentials
he presented at the postoffice were suf-
ficient to give him an official stand
ing, and early on Monday he began his
work. He left today for st. Louis.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
Makes Bold Reconnaissance

BY Associated Press
GUNSHU PASS, Manchuria, May "a
The situation is very tense and the
rival commanders are watching each
other like hawks. Field Marshal
Oyama has made no decisive move
ment. Lieutenant Gen. Rennenkampf.
however, made a bold reconnaissance
at the cost of several hundred casu-
alities, but the correspondent of the
Associated Press was not allowed TO
telegraph the results obtained. 1t is
possible that it was Rennenkampfs s
cavalry which penetrated southwest of
Fakoman, May TO- and was repulsed.
abandoning 300 killed and wounded.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
CANTON STATE BANK
CLOSES ITS DOORS
Failure Brought About by the Cashier
Loaning Heavily and Without
Authority to Vice President

By Associated Press.
CANTON, o., May 24.-The Canton
state bank. with deposits of more than
100000, closed it's doors today. The
directors state that the bank will not
be able to resume business. The failure
was brought about by heavy loans to
w. L. Davis, vice president of the bank,
by Cashier Corwin B. Bachtell without
the consent of the other directors OF
the bank.
According to the statement made by
counsel for the directors more than
100000 has been given Davis, for which
no adequate security was furnished.
Davis has decided to the bank property
valued at 100000.
The city of Canton has $4,000 on de-
posit in the bank. The Canton Y. M. c.
A. and many school teachers were also
deposltors in the bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
FATHER eAPoN TALKS
Says Conflicting Elements of RevoIu-
tonary Party Are Unified


By Associated Press.
PARIS, May 24.-The Journal repro
duces a statement recently made by
Father Gapon, but the place and cir
cumstance of the statement are not
disclosed owing to the desire not to
put the Russian police on Gapon's
track. The statement says in part:
"The most important fact of the
events of January 20 has been to unity
the varying elements of the revolu-
.ionary movement. The chiefs of the
two great revolutionary parties with
whom 1 conferred recognize the com
plete change in plans wrought by the
events of January 22.
Before that time the Social Democ-
racy and other revolutionary organiza-
tions in Russia did not recognize open
ly the right to propagate the cause by
the use of force, usually called terror
ism. but which call upholding the
rights of the people. But the Social
SContinued N Page Tw0.l
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
MAKES REVOLUTIONARY
MEDICAL DISCOVERY

Special to The Herald.
LONDON, May 24.-The Mar
shall Hall prize. which is given
every five years by the Royal
Medical society. has been award
ed to Henry Held, M. A., M. D.,
physician at the Gondon hospi-
tai, for an important discovery in
connection with the nervous sys-
) tenn.
Held had the sensory nerves of
one Of his arms divided, and stud
led the sensations. Then he had
the nerves united by stitching
and studied the process of recov-
cry. The result was that he dis
covered two distinct sets of sem
sorry nerves, one that conveys the
sensations of pain, heat and cold, ,
and the other the sensation of
touch.
The discovery also makes pos
sible the accurate localization of .
sensations. The healing power
of the skin is found to depend .
entirely upon the set of nerves
that convey the impression of !
pain, heat and cold.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
MANIAC SLAYS
WHOLE FAMILY
MURDERS WIFE AND HIS FIVE
CHILDREN
THEN ENDS HIS OWN LIFE
Terrible Crime Committed by Edward
Stephens, Who Lived on
Chicken Ranch In Marin
County

BY Associated Press.
SAN RAFAEL, May A.-Edwin
Stephens VINO lived at Ross Valley
Marin county, this morning murdered
his wife, shot his five children, three
of whom died instantly, attempted to
murder passing milkman and then
ended his own life, after firing two
bullets into his own body. The two
wounded children died at hospital this
afternoon.
Stephens was about, 35 years old and
was formerly a book agent, but lately
was said to be connected with a rub
ber goods house of San Francisco. The
family also conducted a chicken ranch
at their home at Ross Valley and had
a flock of 1000 fowls. This morning a
passing milkman was startled to see
Stephens emerge from his home, re-
volver in hand and fire upon him. The
milkman whipped up his horses and
Stephens pursued him for a couple of
hundred yards, firing as he ran. Steph-
ems then halted in the roadway, placed
the revolver to his breast and dis
charged the weapon. The bullet did not
end his life and he sent a second shot
through his brain.
When neighbors and officers entered
the home of Stephens they came upon a
shocking scene. In all of the beds were
the members of the unfortunate family,
each with a revolver wound in the
head The wife and three Of the chill
dren were dead and the other two
children fatally wounded The children
ranged from 1 to IL years in age.
There is at present no known reason
for the tragedy. but the theory is adj
vanced that Stephens became suddenly
insane, and his murderous attack on
the unoffending milkman appears to
substantiate that belief.
Stephens four years ago underwent
an operation for appendicitis and at
times since has suffered greatly. He
was also afflicted with dyspepsia and
insomnia. Then there were financial
worries due to the fact that the family
had little money and no credit. Not
long ago Maud, the 6-year-old daugh-
ter, now dead, tol dher playmates at
school that she and her mother and
brothers and sisters were afraid of
their father because he was acting so
strangely.
The stephens family came to Cali
fornia from Portland. Ore, a year and
half ago. His wife was a daugh-
ter now dead, told her playmates. at
Stephens worked as a salesman for a
rubber company and as a bicycle sales
man in San Francisco. but failed in both
pursuits, presumably because Of his ill
health Eight months ago Mrs. Stephens
received quite sum of money from
relatives in the east, and with this
money she purchased chicken ranch
near Ross station, in which the tragedy
took place.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
CoMBATs RECENT UKASE
Moscow Gazette Wages Bitter Wal
Against Religious federation

Against Religious federation
By Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 24-The
Moscow Gazette, the leading reaction
ary organ in Russia, has begun bit
ter war against religious liberation,
arguing that it will wipe out ortho-
doXy in the non-orthodox section of
the country. The paper declares that
45O 900 Russians in Poland will come
under the influence of Roman Catholi-
cism if the Catholics are permitted to
proselytize.
1.-The ukase has already had a de-
plorable effect on the Russian mu-
jiks,',' says the. Gazette, "among whom
stories are current that the emperor is
under the influence of the pope. 1t is
even said that the emperor will become
Catholic and that the mujiks who
do not desire to be converted to Cathol-
icism will be transported and COM
PEELED to live in three provinces"
The paper concludes: "This is not
a religious war, but a Russo Polish
national battle"
The Novoe Vremya this morning at
tacks what it terms the unsuitable de-
mands of the Jews" who, the paper
declares, "are exploiting Russia for the
benefit of their pockets, but do not
show particle of patriotism, being the
real instigators of the revolutionary
movement"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25

ITO marry Berkeley girl.
2-Maine thirsts stir ingenuity.
3-"AIl aboard for Salt Lake City,"
5-Southern California news.
6-Editorial.
7-Nunnaley said to be short.
| s-9-Classified advertisements.
10-Sports.
| 11-Markets.
12-Barney Bernard to write play.
EASTERN
Chicago strike spreads rapidly. with no indi.
cation of immediate settlement
William J. Bryan testihes regarding $500
charge against Bennett estate as attorneys fee.
Philadelphia gas contest goes into courts and
mayors new appointees are ousted.
FOREIGN
Uneonhrmed rumor that Togo has been de-
Linevitch believed to be trying TO take the
aggressive out of Oyamas hands.
Governor Of Baku assassinated by bomb.
COAST
officials of defunct Goldheld bank arrested
and will be taken back TO Goldneld.
Resident of Marion county murders wife and
five children, then kills himself
Stage held up near Ensenada by guard and
government funds stolen.
LOCAL
Husband awakes TO find bride of Is years
eead by his side. tho result OF an overdose
OF chloroform.
Wealthy Chinese merchant to adopt Willie
Wing
Jack Stutzke granted divorce
A. W. Meloling found guilty OF burglary In
second degree in spite OF gallant attempt
by wife 70 save him.
o. II. Nunnaley charged with embezzle-
ment.
r. NJ c. A. conducts hot tamale wagon.
Walter jackson held IN jail 10 default of
$1,000 bond.
Senator Clark extends Invitation to 200
members OF the chamber OF commerce 20
visit Salt Lake City.
state convention Of real eatate dealers 70
commence today,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
HAS STRIKE WELL IN HAND
Sheriff Telegraphs Governor of Homo
lulu Matters viii Be Settled
BY Associated Press,

by
HONOLULU, May 24.-High Sheriff
Henry this morning forwarded the fol-
lowing wireless message to Governor
Carter: THE mill and canefelds at
Lahaina are guarded The japanese
strikers have been ordered to come 20
the plantation office and receive their
wages today and vacate the premises
or return to work, All matters in con-
nection with the strike have been
turned over to me and | expect to have
everything settled today one way or
the other"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
KILLED BY EXPLOSION
OF NlTRo-GLYcERINE
By AssoeIated Press.

BY Associated PrHss.
DENVER, Colo, May BAN. e. Wall
ley was killed today by an explosion of
nitro glycerine on a vacant lot in this
city. Whether it was a suicide or an
accident has not been determined.
Fragments of the body were found
three squares distant from the scene Of
the explosion. Valley was union
miner who had formerly lived In Grip
pie Creek.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
BANK IN OKLAHOMA
CLOSES ITS DOORS

BY Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, May "a
The First National Bank of Lexington.
Okla, failed to open it's doors at
o'clock today. Vice President Law
renee Volz says that he found there
was insufficient cash on hand for pres
ent needs and he concluded to close
the bank temporarily. He is confident
that the bank will be closed only a
few days and the failure is due to
inability to realize on collateral.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
RUSSIAN PRINCE
KILLED BY BOMB
GOVERNOR OF BAKU ADDED TO
LIST OF VICTIMS
TWO MORE PERISH WITH HIM
Assassin HurIs Explosive at Carriage
and Lieutenant in Attendance
and Innocent Bystander
Lose Their Lives
TWO MORE PERISH WITH HIM
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
BAKU, Caucasia, May 24.-The gov
ernor of Baku, Prince Nakachidza, was
assassinated at 8 p. M today by a
bomb which was thrown at his car
riage. A lieutenant who was accom-
panying the governor and a bystander
were also killed by the explosion and
the coachman is believed to have been
fatally injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
HORSE AND MAN KILLED
BY LIGHTNING IN DAKOTA

Hy ASsOcIateI ITess'
WILLISTON, N. d., May 24.-Charles
Peary was struck by lightning and
killed at ranch four miles southwest
of here. His horse was killed by one
bolt and while the man was examining
the horse he was struck. Another man
was stunned.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK
Santa Fe Passenger collides With
Freight Cars in Kansas

BY Associated Press.
HUTCHINSON, Kas., May 24-santa
Fe passenger train No. 55S collided
with bunch of freight cars here late
this afternoon on account of an open
switch. C. d. Wolff of Kansas City.
the mail clerk, received injuries from
which he died in a hospital here to-
night
Engineer John Snyder and Fireman
A. c. Vaughn jumped and received in
juries which are probably fatal. Five
others were slightly injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
MAN BELIEVED TO BE
DUNHAM UNDER ARREST

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, May 24.-Chief of Police
Mcmillan of Greenwood. S. c.. has
notified Sheriff Ross that man be-
lived TO be Durham is under arrest
there.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
STOCKHOLM STUDENTS
CLEANING CITY STREETS
BY Associated Press.

STOCKHOLM, May 24,-The students
of the high schools are cleaning the
city streets in place of the regular
street cleaners, who have struck for
improved conditions
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-25
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Cloudy on
Thursday; fresh southwest wind.
Maximum temperature In Los An
eeIes yesterday, n degrees; mimi
mum, So degrees.