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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22

struction. They also resolved to teach Russian
as one of the branches of study.
The Diet of the Livonian mobiles was in ses-
sion when the present disorders began, and the
mobiles adjourned on account of the uprisings-
But before doing they sent a memorial TO
the Minister of the Interior. in which they
described the murders and devastation of the
revolutionists, expressed fear Of terrific civil
war and asked the government to abolish mar
tial law, as its enforcement could not repair
the damage done. The mobiles also urged the
government TO act energetically against the
Tevolutionists, otherwise a valuable part
of the empire would be ruined.
The Esthonians demand that the government
abolish martial law. Withdraw the troops from
the province, abTogate the prlvieges OF lhs
nobility nartition the government lands among
the peasants, make land rents Illegal and rule
the country through the elected representatives
Of the assemblies.
TIL new Governor of the Baltic provinces it j.
announced here. viii be General Count Sol
logub, who is expected to have an elected pro-
vineiaI council to assist him in pacifying the
country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
RUIN FEARED At RIGA.
LiUonian Diet Adjourns Because of
Upising-Popular Demands.

Riga, Livonia. Dec. 1s (via Stettin Prussia
by steamer.@Dec. 21).--A special staff CORE
spondent of The Associated Press who arrived
here from Reval by freight steamer to-day De-
cember 16l saw while coasting through the Gulf
of Riga in the night great fires on land. probably
burning country houses. for it is reported at the
military headquarters here that thirty immortal
places were burned after the peasants had
driven off or killed the proprietors and their
families and plundered the mansions and adj
joining buildings.
The hotels and lodging houses at Riga are
filled with the nobility of Courland and Livonia.
who have either been elected from their man
sions or who, aware of the rising danger of
staying their estates came in before the
peasant bands attacked them Although ONT
ward order exists here the rowdies commit
numerous rebberies and acts of violence and
most persons carry revolvers. as the streets are
not regarded as safe. The shops close at
o'clock in the afternoon
The whole countryside Is held by half armed
parties of farmers and farm laborers. who have
broken loose from the civil and religious con-
troll of the Russian administration and have pro-
claimed the independence of the Let's Detach-
ments Of Cossacks scouting through the
country or riding from estate 10 estate bringing
away families who are afraid to stay. The Cos.
sacks are often attacked At Romershoe the
Lettish Republicans killed August Won Hen
nings Assistant District Governor. and burned
his house.
squadron of dragons. stationed at Romers-
hof, started for Riga. escorting long processio,
OF fug1tives- The cavalrymen We're compelled to
keep up a running fight with guerilla band all
the way to this city. during which the elIerilfas
killed altogether thirty OF the CONVOY ar escor,
The Dragons also left many bodies NJ tbs,r
enemies behind them
1t is asserted that a Russian or a German who
Is classified with the Russian oppressors dared
not travel through the country without an es-
eort, as the race feeling is breaking loose IN
passionate hatred OF ell Russians or aliens
The overthrow of the Russian adr,,irtet ~,.t...
is not alone the work of the peasants Tbs
School teachers of the Pernau district NET arJ
declaea 70 teach the Esthonian language in the
schools where heretofore Russian only had kesr
taught, to destroy all textbooks In Russian ana
70 reduce the number of hourssof religious in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
DUNN REFUSES TO TALK
Silent on OdeLEs Standardization
Rogers To Be Deliberate.
[Rr -slegrarh to The Tribune ]

the speakershtp given out by Benjamin B. Odell
jr.. chairman of the Republican State Commit
tee, was shown to Colanel George W. Dunn this
afternoon. Mr.. Dunn read the statement aloud
to Postmaster J. H. Roberts and appeared at
times to be entertained by Mr.. Odells defiance
He smiled when he came to the accusation of
duplicity against Governor Higgins and at the
personal reference to himself. Congressman
Fassett, of Elnaira, and William Barnes, jr., of
Albany.
Mr.. Dunn said, however. that he would take
no notice of the statement. He refused to be
quoted regarding it. Asked about the statement
made by Assemblyman Rogers last night that
Mr.. Rogers might again be a candidate for the
Speakership. the colonel said:
Mr.. Rogers will have to be the one to shed
light on that matter. I think it would be wise
for him to be deliberate before taking the step.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
THE COURLAND RISING.
INSURGENTS Said to Hare Sei2ed
T'oans and EGecuted Officials.

ST. Petersburg Dec. 21.--A rumor is in circu-
lation here that the insurgents in Courland
have seized Windau. Friedrichstadt. Pratzen-
burg. Hodngen and other places, and that
popular tribunal at Kopenhouzak has executed
several officials.
Riga, Dec. a1.-Eight machine guns have
reached here from ST. Petersburg.
Many gendarnes who are coming in from
various stations along the railroad relate that
they were disarmed by reyelutionaries
Two squadrons of dragons have arrived after
a periious night march through a hostile coun-
try from segewold. whence they were forced to
retire after their quarters had been burned over
their heads.
A train carrying gold for the branch of the
State Bank arrived safely. It attacked by
revolutionaries near walck, but the attack was
repused by troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22

proper document on which to base contest
II was then that Edward II. Healy moved an
adjournment until January (. Congressman
Parsons. who wanted a show down. moved for
= recess OF thirty minutes.
The Parsons motion made a fairly clean cut
Issue between the contestants. Merwin, Of the
LIST District, swung his delegation TO Parsons.
Michael Illness I'd District men voted the other
wav. The Sd District split. Joe LeTensen's 4th
District men were almost solidly against Par
sons.
gs= Cats men of the 5th District went al
most solidly for Parsons. Jimmy March swung
his men to oden Judge Rosalsky. of the Sth'
lined up for Parsons. William Halpin's men
stood solidIy with him IN opposition to Parsons
Internal Revenue Collector Eionlan was Tor
Parsons Aaueduct Commissioner Windolph, Of
the nth, was for odelL
Abe Gruber lined up with Parsons. and nearly
eli the 2lst men stood with him. The big $50
17ss+Tiet srIit about evenly. Senator Esberg did
not vote al an Commissioner William H. Ten
T2yck was for Odel- The announcement Of the
vote s22 TO 2Ss. was greeted with cheers from
the Parsons men.
scores OF tired men rushed for the exits,
taking it for granted that the tight was prec-
tically over It was nearly o'clock when the
committee returned and announced by a foIe
of TO 2 that the Blake contest was Wen found
ed Those in favor were Judge Hall. Mr.. Hal
pin and Mr.. Lexow. Judge hosalsky ana MI
Barnard presented a minority report.
Congressman Quigg moved to table the
repcrt, and this caused another roucah the
chair ruled that the Joveshof men could not
vote on the motion, and this raised protest
from the Parsons QUigg men. The chair threat
enea 10 adjourn the convention forthwith unless
order was at once restored
/. E 9uigg rose 10 speak, and was Missed
no Quiggisnn!' yelled an 0oell man.
The chair threat>hed TO clear the hau and a
sembIauce of order restored
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS.
The executive committee met yesterday after
noon in the Fifth Avenue Hotel The meeting
was called for o'clock. but it was charged
the odeu forces delayed the meeting until
O'clock. The odeIl men wanted Edward
1.auterhach-as the temporary chairman OF the
committee meeting. but Mr.. Parsons TOOK the
floor and named Senator Elsberg, and ne was
declared to be the choice
There was then q fight over the temporary
secretary, William S. German being named by
the odell fsctien and Lloyd Coils by the Far
sons faction. After considerable discussion MI
German withdrew and Mr.. Coils was decided
on motion was then made TO have the COM
rnittee meeting last night adjourned unti Janu-
arv 4 but was lost by 3. vote of Is to To- SEN
ator Elsberg and Mr.. Haipin did not vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
WOMAN NATIONAL BANK PRESIDENT.
Sells Controlling Interest Left Her by Her
Late Husband.
tBy telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Baltimore. Dec. 21.-Mrs. Evelyn France who
before her marriage to DR. Joseph /. France
Republican State senator-elect from Cecil Coun-
ty, was Mrs. Tome, widow of Jacob Tome, OF
Port Deposit. and founder of the Tome Insti-
tute. has sold the controlling interest in the
National Bank, of Elkton, Md. of which she is
president to Dr. Ellis Of that place She has
held the position since the death of Mr.. Tome
and was the first woman ever selected president
OF g. national bank. She was also president of a
bank at Port Deposit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
CURED oTHERs-DIED HIMSELF.
Physician Victim of tuberculosis Contract
ed from a Patient.
[Rv Tel.sraph = ne rrtnuns !

Syracuse. N. Y, Dec. 21.--Dr. Oliver A. Blu
nenthal thirty-five years old. and native Of
this city. died to-day at saranac Lake. where ne
VS. under treatment st a sanitarium for tuhercu-
losis. He had made study of the disease and
had cured scores of patients.
few months ago he contracted the disease
himself from a patient and had since been
under treatment at Asheville N. g, ana a.
Saranac Lake. He spent q year in Vienna ana
Berlin studying under noted specialists ana
While an expert upon the subject OF tuberculoSiss
allowed the disease TO get the better of hirseh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
STRIKE OPENS TAMELY.
Continued from FIRST page.

Financial ruin threatens to engulf the govern,
nnant One more blow and the vile regime VIII
be ended
It is significant that the workn1en IN the mills
and factories have for more than week oeeA
nresenting demands that the priests discontinue
the usual prayers for the Emperor, with the
alternative of being boyeotted If they do not
cease go doing.
The railroad strike began at the Nicholas
Station at noon. but the Baltic roads were still
working at that hour.
The employees of the Putiioff Iron works TO
the number of about 1900, have struck
The governments adviees show that all the
trains with troops which enter the Baltic
provinces are being stopped by the insurgents
A number of Gossaeks in car were captured
and disarrned beyond Dorpat
The town of Tukum has been retaken from
the insurgents by Russian troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
JACK LONDON AND LAWSON TALK.

by Telegraph to The Tribune
Boston. Dec 21.-Thonlas w. Lawson called
Jack London, the author. to his rooms in his
hotel to-day and had long talk with him.
London In an interview after the conference
declared that Lawson was q most entertaining
conversationalist and declared that no one
who ever talked with him would ever say that
Lawson did not write his own articles. London
says Lawson is a socialist. too but of differ
ent type. who prefers TO fight with money as the
beat rreannrn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
snnbly in the

licsn party has passed in the Assembly in the
last ten years.
Until within the term that Governor Higgins
has been Governor he himself has voted for all
the legislation which the party required and in
the last session of the legislature was person
ally responsible for the passage OF all the bills
that were known as organization measures For
him at this time to take the position which
characterizes the honest and faithful services or
the who have been doing In the Assembly
the work OF the Republican party of which he
has been an important member. as outcasts ana
Such a course will not Lead to good results for
the people. the party, or his administration
SITUATION UNHEARD Of
The situation is unheard of in the history of
the political parties Of the State. Mr, Wads-
worth, it is claimed, did not know tnaL ne was
a candidate until Governor Higgins told him So
At that time he under obligations TO AS
senbynan Hooker to support him to the END
OF the canvass. At this opporrune moment,
when the fact OF his preference was announced
to Mr.. Wadsworth, Mr. Hooker by singular
coincidence was on the scene. lie tnereupon con.
veniently withdrew, and although not eonsullea
was the second member of the Assembly 10
whom the refreshing news was handed that Slr.
Wadsworth was to be Speaker. I'm this effort
to subserve the welfare of the people the Gov
ernor had consulted such foes OF bossism as
Railroad Commissioner Aldrich, OF Rochester;
Superintendent of Insurance Hendricks, OF
Syracuse. whose anti-boss tendencies have been
demonstrated to the people Of their several
preston about individual opinion and his views
as private citizen taken in connection with
the representative character of his advisers re-
mind one of the old saying that 1T never rains
but it pours."
Senator Malby was asked about his threat of
impeachment proceedings against Governor
Higgins because OF the Governors action in
naming ]. W. Wadsworth. jr. as his candidate
for the Speakership. Senator AIalby said:
What said was that it was an improbable
offence. 1 never knew of such coercion. The
Governor announces himself for Wadsworth
and then up steps his Insurance Commissioner
who has retained his position under consider
able difficulties and declares that his three men
are for Wadsworth. Then Railroad Commits
sioner Aldridge, whom Governor Higgins ap-
pointed lately, also announces himself for Wads-
worth. and the effect of the Governors coercion
is evident, is it not?
Can you say whether you intend to take steps
to innpeach the Governor" was asked.
THAT depends on what more is done in the
matter. I shall hold that in reserve"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
MAKE ACTORS CHILDREN HAPPY.

Some forty little folks children OF poor actors
were made happy yesterday morning on tns
stage of the Manhattan Theatre by principals n
the cast OF Before and After Leo pttIlen-
STEMS latest farceI. who presented to their llt.ls
guests small Christmas trees profusely decorate
and hung with toys and candies. a feast =,
fruit and pastry provided by the 49,
katherine Florence. Kanycn Bishop. Gsotss
Lawrence and Jean Newcomhe, while &c., &c.,
Fritz Williams. Thomas A. WiS-. Leo pitrlcn.
stein and George C. Boniface. tr. increased -
toy OF the little ones by distribution OF cr'sp
new 81 bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
PRAYED TOGETHER FoR wlFE,s DEATH

by Telegraph 80 This Tribune
Elyria. Ohio, Dec. 21.-Mrs Henry s. Wanarnaker
wife of the deposed pastor of the Second o'ongre-
gational Church testifyihg in her suit for divorce
to-day said that at her husbands suggestion she
and he prayed for her death that he might wed
Mrs. Maria Fulton orgaRist or his church She
added that she finally became weary of praying
aud decided to obtain separation from him
decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
CAR RULES COUNCIL.
Refuses to abide by Decision Of Ma
ioritu for UniuersaL Snfrage.

London, Dec. 22.-The correspondent of The
Daily Telegraph" at st. Petersburg says that a
majority of those present at the council held at
Tsarskoer Selo voted for the granting of a sys-
tenn of universal suffrage. The Emperor, how
ever after listening TO all the arguments de-
Iberatey and decisively refused to abide by the
decision of the majority and declared against
universal suffrage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
CAMBRIDGE us YEARS Ole.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. z.-7Tha 275th anniversary
OF rhe founding Of Cambridge was celebrated here
to-day. There exercises in the public and
private schools. with pubic meeting in Saunders's
Theatre under the auspices Of the cambridee
Historical Society this evening. Among the speak
ers for the evening eKeresss Il saundeTss Theatre
versity and Attorney General Herbert Parker. OF
Massachusetts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
TOGO,S COUNSEL TO NATY.
He Tells japanese to Tie Helmet
Strings Tighter"

Toxic, Dec 21.-Field Marshal Yamagata has
been appointed President of the Privy Council.
Admiral Togo. now president Of the General
Staff of the Navy. in his farewell address to ths
officers and men of the combined japanese
feet. which was dissolved yesterday. warned
them to be in constant readiness for emergen-
cies. He Concluded with the words, ''VctorS
tie your helmet strings tighter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
CALLS ODELL DESPERATE.
Fassett Says Governor Higgins
-4Iseags Keeps His Word.

Elnira- n y, Dec 2i.--Congressnan J. sloat
Fassett saw Mr.. odeIfs statement in which he
blamed Fassett for the condition of things in
the Republican party in 1891 and the statement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
HAMILTON MORGAN DROPS DEAD.
IBy Telssraph % The Tribune. !

ITIbIGe-
Colorado Springs. Col. Dec. 21.-Hamilton
Morgan, of New-York, died to-day on board
Rock Island train near Chicago while en- his
way home. He arrived here Sunday to spend
Christmas with his sister, Mrs. Butler William
son. He was stricken with pneumonia and
heart failure soon after his arrival He 1eft
Tuesday night for home. His sister left to-
night for New-York to attend the funeral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
ORDER At SHANGHAI.
The Hired Court to Reopen To-
dan.

Shanghai, Dec. 21-Order has been restored
here. The Viceroy to-day settled the Mixed
Court dispute and the court will reopen to-
morrow, December p.
American British. German. Italian ana
japanese sailors are guarding the foreign con-
cessions and mounted volunteers patrollns
roads outside the city. An attack on ths
waterworks yesterday evening was easily re-
pulsed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
STEAMSHIP DIFFERENCES SETTLED.

Hamburg. Dec. H.-The differences between ms
Hamburg American and North German LOU
Steamship companies have been settled. but de'4As
are not given out The threatened conflict oe-
tween the Kosmos and Roland lines also -r sa
reached an harmonious adjustment, each line asrS
ing 10 make monthly sailing from Bremen ~
way of Antwerp TO Gillian AMI othe- Pacific coss'
ports of South America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
MAY FIGHT IN MOSCOW,
Troops Surround Building Where
Big Meeting is Held.

Moscow, Dec. 21.-Twelve thousand persons
are holding meeting in the Aquarium Tonight
The building is surrounded by military and po-
lice, whose object is to prevent the exit of per-
sons supposed to be armed unless the arms are
delivered up. A conflict is expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
RECORD QUANTITY OF MAIL ON CELTIC

Queenstown. Dec. A.-The White star Line
steamer Celtic. which sailed from here to-day for
New-York took record quantity of mail 3ss
SACKS ana an enormous aggregation of parcels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
MOROCCAN coNFERENcE an MADRID

Washington. Dec. Sit is tho understanding
here that Madrid has Frac-all cen settled upen
as the meeting place of the Moroccan conteI enc@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22

any civilized country procure Brone
2uinine from any druggist. All nations T. W
GROVES signature baE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-22
0DELL SLURS PRESIDENT.

Continued from hrst page.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
SCHEMER OF WORST TYPE,
SAYS FLEMING
County official Warns the People Of
Southern California Against Pur-
chasing Supposed Uninoum-
bered Lands in the East

BY information given out yesterday
from the district attorneys office, all
prospective real estate buyers and peo-
pie who are I'm the habit of looking
around for some nice easy investment
are warned against Z. A. E. Wilson,
real estate dealer, who has offices
In the Bryson block.
According to the statements of Dep
uty District Attorney Fleming, Will
son Is one of the cleverest schemers
in Los Angeles, and he has already
buncoed several countrymen of all the
property they possessed.
The alleged "bunco man was taken
to Flemlng's office yesterday where
he was confronted by the evidence
against him and was ordered to ex-
plain his conduct. The explanations
proved failures and Fleming made the
man sit by and listen to scathing
rebuke.
"The man is beyond the reach of the
law said Attorney Fleming, yester-
day. From the evidence l have in
hand he is a schemer of the worst
type and he has already swindled sew
eral people out of their money
Ills game is to represent to people
that he has some very valuable prop
erty In Kentucky and West Virginia,
which he owns clear of mortgage or
tax, and which he will trade for Cali
fornia property. Several people have
been taken in by him and he has Sc
cured their property in this state and
sold 1t while the lands in West Vlr-
ginia, mentioned i'm the worthless
deeds given the suckers are owned
by other people.
But the hard part of the case is
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-25
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
Nntice Of str..t ,ro-,.

ssst at nIiifo I. ossla9ss 9sF'oEE EEsld 'ys@
so5 tbe city sgsn Council aa Of q5 Qstobe S1
Los Angeles adopted an Ordinance,
designated as ordnance No. 1900
(New Seriesl declaring It's intention to
order the following Improvement to be
made. to Wit
FoRTY.NrNTII STREET
in said city from the west line OF
Dominguez street to the cast line of
Mckinley avenue. including all inter-
sections Of streets excepting such
portions EsgIdoI,o,. of said street .,'d snd =;
law to be kept Tir' n order raU5r'o or repdiT %
by any person or company hav-
ing railroad tracks thereon, and also
ready. been graded and graveled and
accepted, be graded and graveled to
the official grade in accordance with
office Of the city Engineer and specif-
cations for tho construction Of grav-
eled streets (Class d. in the City OF
of the city Clerk OF said city, said
specifications being No. 20 New
Series).
2nd. That cement curb be cor
structed along each line eof tho road
way OF said Forty-ninth street, from
the west line Of DominRuez street to
the east line OF Mckinley avenue Tex
ospting along such portions of the line
OF said roadway upon which a cement
or granite curb has already been con
structed to the official line and grade)
constructing cement curbs. on file in
the office OF the city Clerk. said speci-
flca tons being No. 22 (New Series).
3rd. That a cement sidewalk five (5)
feet in width be constructed along the
south side of said Forty-ninth street
from tho west lire Of pominguez street
(excepting such portions of said street
between said points along which a
cement or asphalt sidewalk five .(5)
the official Tp3 Inc eas and sraGS sad sde
walk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications for constructing
t5t sdewesr sr on file n The oGs s5IS
specifications being No. % (New
Sec o Tho Council of said city
that the eVi total cost cost OF said Improvement
Will be greater than fifty cents per
front. front foot along each line Of said
pursuance of an Act Of the Legislature
of the state Of California, approved Feb
of the Legislature amending said last
named Act, which amending Act became q
law March I'd. 1899. that bonds shall be
provement Said bonds shall be serial,
extending over period of ten years, an
even proportion Of the principal sum Of
sncond dav os nn,sare, 81 nnh on On ine inc
coupon, after their date until the whole
are paid, and to bear interest at tho
rate of seven CD per cent per annum
payable semi annually on the second
days of January and July of each and
every year
Reference is hereby made to said Ordi-
nance on file in the office of the City
Clerk of said city for further particu-
lars.
JAMES HANLEY,
Street Superintendent of the City of Los
Angeles 11-20-25 ct