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Evening star., 1905-03-17
MEXICO ACTED PROMPTLY.
Troops Sent to Protect Property of an
American Company.

Recently the local agents here of the
Yaqui Copper Company, an American cor
poration whose mines are located in the
state of Sonora, Mexico, applied to the
State Department to obtain protection for
its properties. The mines are about forty
miles distant from the nearest Mexican
garrison post. and the caretaker with his
family has. been in jeopardy of his life
from bands of hostile Yaqui Indians who
suddenly appeared in that neighborhood
He managed to get telegram through TO
the companys headquarters, and the facts
We're laid before the State Department.
Ambassador Clayton was communicate ed
with and today he telegraphed from the
City of Mexico that the Mexican minister
for foreign affairs had informed him that
orders had been Immediately dispatched
to the nearest body of troops to send mil
1tary protection to the mines The incident
is gratifying to the State Department
which itself acted with great promptness
in the matter, as another evidence of the
disposition of the Mexican government to
respond quickly to any proper representa-
ton touching the protection of American
interests.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Lieut.. McCully Heard From.

Lieut.. Newton A McCully, the repre-
sentative CT the United States navy with
the Russian forces in Manchuria, was heard
from today for tie first time for three
months. For long time he was with the
besieged forces in Port Arthur, but before
the fall of that fortress he was permitted
to go to Vladivostok from which place he
subsequently, proceeded north and joined
kuropatkin's army near Mukden.
This morning cable message was re-
oeived from him saying that Capt Judson
and Col. Havard had been probably cap
tured, but that Maj. Macomb was "all
right" The persons named are United
States army officers who weA engaged IN
observing the operations of the Russian
forces. The cable message is dated at
Aomyma, ninety miles south from Harbin,
on the railroad.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
COLORADO REPVBLIcANs.
Conference to Be Held Today to Dis
cuss sftuation.

DENVER, Col, March 17.-The Denver
Republican, which eshas been a consistent
supporter of Cow James II. Peabody
throughout his political career, today says
that he mas determined to resign the gov
ernorship, to which he was inaugurated
yesterday as a result of the decision of the
general assembly on the contest filed by
him against Alva Adams The paper says:
To-day conference will be held which
will be attended blythe leading republicans
of the state and Gov. Peabody will leave
the matter with them. If he consulted his
own desires he would step aside before the
week ends. However, he made no pledges
that would be binding ifsdt were to the in
terest OF the state or tlHt republican party
to hold him there. Chairman D. B. Farley
or the republican state central committee
is opposed to the governor resigning."
Lieut. Gov. Mcdonald is quoted as say
ing Il am in theshands of the leaders OF
the republican7party. L have no personal
knowledge that Gov. Peabody is going to
resign; l have not been fconsulted. l can
say that If 1 become governor l will as
sumo the office without being pledged to
any one or any faction
Evening star., 1905-03-17
The Presidents Departure.

President Roosevelt left Washington at
655 am. today for New York on special
train on the Pennsylvania railroad. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Secretary
Loeb, DIR. c. F. Stokes of the navy, M. A.
Latta, the Presidents personal stenogra-
pher. In addition there were in the party
two secret service officers and messengers
Very few persons were at the station when
the train left.
This afternoon the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt will be the guests of honor at
the marriage of Mr.. Roosevelt's niece, Miss
Eleanor Roosevelt. and Mr.. Franklin
Roosevelt.
In the evening President Roosevelt will
attend banquets given by the Friendly
Sons of st. Patrick and the Sons of the
American Revolution, at both of which he
will! deliver addresses.
The President and his party will leave
New York on special train for Washing
ton about midnight.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
FOUND DEAD AT FOOT OF CLIFF.
Mysterious Death of Man at Paterson,
N. J.-Search for Woman.

PATERSON, N j., March 17.-After a
quarrel on the top of a cliff 125 feet high, on
the outskirts of this city. in which the
voices of a man and woman were heard in
angry tones, the dead body of John Ben
nett, an insurance agent, was found at the
foot Of the cliff today. His skull was frac-
tured his arm broken and there was deep
cut over one eye.
Whether he was thrown over the verge
Of the cliff or fell by accident Is unknown,
but the county and city authorities are
searching for an unknown woman, whose
voice was heard in argument with man
only a little while before the body was
found. Bennett was last seen by his wife
yesterday afternoon, when she reproved
him for drinking.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
JUDGE COLE DEAD
Expired Unexpectedly Early
This Morning.
PNEUMONIA THE CAUSE
FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE HELD
ON MONDAY NEXT.
Distinguished as Jurist and Eninens
at the Local Bar-Was Promi-
nent in Civil War.

Charles Cleaves Cole. from February IL,
1888 until April -, 1891, an associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia. a prominent member of the
bar for many years and distinguished
veteran of the civil war. died, unexpectedly
at $40 o'clock this morning at his resi-
dence, 1908 street, of pneumonia. He was
taken i'll last Saturday. His ailment grad
ually grew more serious until pneumonia
DEVELOPED. However. it was not thought
that death would result unul near the end,
when there was an alarming sinking spell.
The funeral will occur at IL O'Clock next
Evening star., 1905-03-17
SERIOUS LOSS TO SHIPPERS.
Perishable Freight Tied Up by Land
slides in Ear West.

LOS ANGELES Cal, March 17.-Serious
financial loss to shippers and the prospect
of partial famine in Los Angeles in
some lines of food stuffs& are the principal
developments of yesterday in the demorali-
zation of railroad traffic to and from this
city by reason of the storLa Of Sunday ana
Monday, says the Times. Hundreds of cars
perishable freight destined from southern
California to points seast and north are
practically rotting on side tracks. while
similar train loads of supplies for this ter
Santa Fe east of here, and on the South
ern Pacific to the north
Evening star., 1905-03-17
UNDER LAST YEARS AWARD.
Collection Of santo Domingo Customs
Will Proceed as Agreed Upon.

AA 41OSSC0 as A6ACC0 OSO0s
In view of the expected adjournment of
the present extra session of the Senate
without favorable action upon the pending
Dominican treaty, it is understood that the
State Department has determined to pro-
coed with the collections of customs at
Puerta Plata and Monti Cristi under the
terms of the arbitration award Of last year.
1t is possible that there will be some change
in the personnel of the collectors force,
and whereas the agent in charge. Mr.. Abb
bott. has been designated as such by the
San Domingo Improvement Company, the
beneficiary Of the award, the State Depart
ment itself. will now probably name the
agent and confirm the selections of SUBJ.
ordinates to be assigned to duty in the Gus
tom houses In that connection the name
of Prof. Hollapder of Johns Hopkins UNI
versity and at one time treasurer of Porto
Rico has been considered. So with that
exception there will be no change in the re-
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Trophies Too Numerous to Count.

The japanese legation has received the
following from the foreign office at Tokyo:
THE railway station and other facilities for
communication at Telling CTie Pass are
still in existence nearly as much as at
Liaoyang after its fall. OF the large num-
Der of the Russian provisions and fodder
stored nearby two-thirds have been burned
by the enemy. The trophies are consider
able but have not yet been counted. The
prisoners taken in the direction of our
right are numerous, but the exact number
is not yet reported
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SPOILS AT TELLING.
Railway Station Splendid Structure
Much Provender Destroyed.

TOKYO, March II, 8 ANA telegram re-
ceved today from army headquarters In
the field says:
THE railway station at Telling is q splen-
did structure and it's arrangements equal
those of the station at Liaoyang.
'The enemy's provisions and fodder, piled
around this station, were set on fire and
two-thirds of the ma teriSl was destroyed.
1--WE have captured numerous spOils, but
have no time to investigate them.
"a great number of prisoners have been
taken in the direction of the right wing,
but the details of their capture have not
yet been received"
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Fraud Orders Issued.

Fraud orders were today issued against
Mrs. H. Walker and Mrs. Henry Walker
of Los Angeles, Cal. for operating through
the mails as agents of the Preferred Mer-
camille Company of Boston. against which
concern fraud order was some time since
issued, and against the Provident Mercan-
tile Company and Charles J. MacLean OF
Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Russian Postal officials Arrived.

SAN FRANCISCO March Nv. V. Gra-
jensky and A. D. Pospetoff, officials in the
Russian postal service, who have been in
Port Arthur for several years have arrived
on the steamer China on their way to
Russia. Both the officials refused to COM
ment upon the conduct of military affairs
at. Port Arthur, stating that they would be
censured if they criticised the military oper-
ations said anything regarding the sur
render.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK.
Arrived Early This Afternoon-Met by
Hibernian Delegation.

NEW YORK, March 17.-President Roose-
welt arrived at Jersey City early this after
noon. He was accompanied by Mrs. Roose-
welt and Secretary Loeb They were met
by delegation from the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians in carriages and escorted to the
ferry for New York.
Evening star., 1905-03-17

entered Mukden this afternoon. They were
met at the south gate by many troops en-
camping near Mukden, who lined the streets
displaying their tattered battle flags.
The Chinese officials welcomed Field Mar
shall Oyama and thousands of Chinese con-
gregated ir the streets to witness his entry.
The buildings and streets were decorated
and thousands of Japanese flags were ex-
h.bited.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Bank Statements Called For.

The controller of the currency has issued
a call for statement of condition of ma
tional banks at the close of business Tues
day, March IA.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
HANGED AT CovINGToN, VA.
Negro Paid Penalty for Murder of c
and O. Fireman.

RICHMOND. Va, March 17.-Robert
Bowles, negro, was hanged at Covington,
Allegheny county, today for the murder a
year ago of j. a. Ruff, a Chesapeake and
Ohio railway fireman.
Bowles confessed the killing, but claimed
seIf-defense
Evening star., 1905-03-17
LINEVITCH IN CHARGE
NEW COMMANDER OF THE RUS
SIAN LAND AND SEA FORCES.
Succeeds Kuropatkin in the Far East
Sixty-Six Years Old and
Heroic Soldier.

Lieutenant General Linevitch, the new
commander of the Russian land and sea
forces in the far east, is in the sixty sixth
year of his age. He was fighting in the
Caucasus when he was twenty-one, took
Evening star., 1905-03-17
To Advertisers.

To insure proper inser-
ton and classification adj
vertisers are requested to
send their announcements
for Saturdays Star either
to the main Office or
branch Offices as early as
possible Saturday morning.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Kuropatkin's Terrific Losse!
h01 V Eet e1A11f . 4 u 111O 'GOS5os's
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, March IA cablegram
from Paris says: a st. Petersburg dis
patch to the Petit Journal reports that Ku-
ropatkin lost eighty guns at Telling. His
loss in killed and wounded there Is esti-
mated at Is, coo
Evening star., 1905-03-17
RETIRED IN CONFUSION.
Fleeing Russians Yielded Positions to
Victorious japanese

WITH THE JAPANESE LEFT ARMIES,
Thursday, March 16, 10 am, via. Fusan.
March 1.-THE pursuing armies fully occu-
pied Tie Pass at midnight after severe
fight, the Russians retiring north in con-
fusion after setting fire to the railroad sta
ton and supplies.
The successful conclusion of the armies
mission makes the movement the greatest
of modern history. The armies covered al
most ninety miles in a fortnight, fighting
practically every inch of the way.
1t is not probable that the Russians will
make another stand south of Harhin
Evening star., 1905-03-17
RUSSIA'S LATEST LOAN
NEGOTIATIONS FOR SAME NOW
PROCEEDING AT ST. PETERSBURG.

ST. PETERSBURG, March II. $50 nm
An internal credit loan of s1OO COO 900 on
a five per cent basis is now being neeo-
tiated by the ministry of finance. The loan
VIII be fioated probably in a short time.
The price. of issuance has not been deter
mined upon, but probably will be 90 to 95.
The Associated Press was Informed at the
ministry that the issuance of this loan is
entirely independent of the French nego-
tiations which have not yet been concluded.
Domestic rentes will be issued for a
long term and will, as In the case of the
internal credit loan, not be subject to the
obligations of foreign loans. The payment
or the Interest and principal will be in
gold and probably will be taxable The de-
termination of the government to turn to
Russia itself for funds was taken only re-
Gently.
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Project Regarded Feasible.

Yesterday the minister of finance con-
ferred with a number of the PRINCIPAL
bankers of st. Petersburg and Russia gem
orally and received the assurance that the
project was feasible. The banks are p-e-
pared to underwrite on suitable terms. The
government savings bank, it is said. will
assume $25o00,0O0 of the total. and such
banks as the Moscow Merchants and the
Volga and the Kama banks are well. able
to underwrite large portions of the loan
from their own resources.
"A director of prominent bank said
that the banks of Russia could if required
take lhe ponds and hold them in their own
vaults. Questioned about the price he do
clared that 50 would be very cheap." hut
he said the conditions on that point had
not yet been determined
Evening star., 1905-03-17
OYAMA AT MUKDEN.
Received at Gate by Troops Displaying
Tattered Flags.

GEN OKU'S HEADQUARTERS, March
15. p.m--Field Marshal Oyama and stan
Evening star., 1905-03-17
Fears of War Office.
Another Army of 100000.

The dictum has gone forth that another
army of 10000 men is to be dispatched to
the far east, and, in order to avoid delay,
It has been decided instead OF sending only
reserve men TO form new armies largely of
regular units, leaving the reserves to re-
place the regulars in garrison duty at home
Throughout the war many military men
have contended that ii was a fatal mistake
TO send reserve men to the far east A
division of the Imperial Guard will be sent
TO the front. 1t is not improbable that
some of this years conscripts will be sent
Separate armies are TO be organized under
Generals Grodekof, Gripenberg and Kama
rOff
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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. 4

Mrs. A. H. Jorden was in New Orleans, La,
last week. 80 F.. g. -
MIR. and Mrs James e. Egan have returned
from California, where they spent the winter.
Mrs. John Blanchard called to Month
cello, Iowa, this morning by the death of her
mother.
Miss Anna Werner has returned from Wash
ington. where she was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lind I'D @'
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Rogers who have been
at Akeley, MIMI, for the past few years, have
returned to Minneapolis and are at home at
14OS Spruce place. -
Miss Katherine Boyce of Duluth and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Frederick Boyce and son of Wor-
cester, Mass. are guests of DR.. and Mrs. III. f.
Lenox Of Girard avenue S.
The Redolta Cinch club met Wednesday with
| Mrs. e. James. Prizes We're awarded to Mines.
G. A.. Kelly, w. B.. Smith and Albert Massolt.
The club will meet next with Mrs. Bennett.
The men and women of .Tuttle church are re-
| hearsing play. 1.-The District School of Blue
| berry Corners which will be presented in
Aid society.
Palestine chapter, O.. e. S.. will give a card
party tomorrow afternoon in Masonic Temple.
| The ladies' auxiliary of Minneapolis council,
| season tomorrow evening in I. O. o. f. hall, 800
Nicollet avenue.
Minneapolis arrivals at Holland house. New
| York, for the week were Mrs. L. G. Barnett,
| W. X. Morrison, Merrill Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs.
S. 0. Norris Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. starratt.
Mrs. c. o. Wyman, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Boyd,
Mrs. L. S. Kenney, Mrs. T. Basting.
| John Rogers is home from a trip south. Mr.
Rogers was in New Orleans for the Mard Gras
Minneapolis people. at New York hotels are
ray Hill. A. s. De Carrie Seville, W. G. Edgar
| Fifth Avenue s. Washburn.
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The Misses Emmy and Edna Ericsson
entertained a number of their friends
Monday evening at their home on Gin
ton avenue in honor of Miss Beda Eek
strom, bride Of April.
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Fl a sFt ~ s7s,F K
May. /, and have just returned from
Washington, where theyewere the guests
of Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks
for the inauguration.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. =. Bryant announce
the engagement Of their daughter,
Georgia M. TO ]. O. Moore. The we'd
ding will take place 5 in June. !.
Saturday at Donaldson s tea rooms, in
honor Of the birthday anniversary Of
her little daughter.
Mrs. n. F. Mathews of Sc Lyndale
avenue N, entertained group Of out-of-
town women at luncheon yesterday in
Donaldson 8 tearooms. A low center
piece of ferns and lavender ribbon was
encircled by cut-glass candlesticks.
holdinglavender tapers, and cluster of
violets was at each cover. Among the
guests were Mrs. Addy of Connecticut
dor, Iowa, Mrs. Kinney, illinois and
Mrs. Mccormick Of st. Louis.
Mrs. William Donaldson gave din.
ner OF twelve covers last evening at her
home on Groveland avenue. Daffodils
and violets furnished an attractive ia.
BILE decoration. The guests were
| ~ MLoSS1s' anu IMiHeo. L IL. Caf peHIeI, q
Z. Wyman, Edward Barber and A. c.
Cobb. >. .s.e.f E>@
The Misses Emmy and Edna Ericsson
entertained a number of their friends
Monday evening at their home on Gin.
ton avenue in honor Of Miss Beda Eek,
strom, a bride Of April.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Gibbs, 7O2 Uni
| verslty avenue Sc, gave theater party
Saturday evening. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Lawson, Miss Clio
tide M. Scanelle, Walter A. Walker OF
St. Paul and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel O.
Johnson, Minneapolis. After dinner
at the Russell Coffee House, Mr.. ano
Mrs. Gibbs and their guests went to the
Orpheum theater. go
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NEW FLOWER STORE
Patthey & Thompson Open an Estab
lishment on Seventh Street.

Patthey & Thompson have opened
a handsome flower store at IL Seventh
street S, and their place of business is
a valuable addition to the shopping dis
trict. The store occupies one Of the best
sites On Seventh street between Mic
ollet avenue and Fl ennepin avenue, and
is handsomely equipped in every pos
sible way. Two large windows are
constantly filled with exquisite bios
SONS, suggestive of everything needed
for floral decorations and gifts. The
interior of the store is tastefully ar
ranged, and every facility for cater.
ing to the best trade in the flower line
is provided.
Miss Minnie Patthey, who was with
Mendenhall's until the firm retired, is
one of the best and most skilled artists
in the making of floral pieces and de.
signs, and will have entire charge of
that department. Special attention will
be given to out-of-town orders and the
best service and the best goods will be
offered to the public. 20
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RAISE ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
Reports of Westminster Home Mission
airy Society Show Great Activity.

=. dry ooC1oIy 0uOW OIedI ACClVlUy,
The annual meeting Of the Westmin-
ster Home Missionary society was large
ly attended and was of unusual inter-
est. Miss Baker conducted the devo-
tional service.
Excellent concise reports of the
years work were given by Mines. j.
P. Thompson, M. P. Starr, G.. II. NAL
johnson and Miss M. L. Richardson
There are l46 contributing members
The amount Of cash already received
is 1886, with enough additional pledges
| sang dollar mark. Contributions are
made to fourteen different objects, the
largest single item being .$240 towards
the salary Of Miss Clark in New Mexi-
co. A room has been furnished in the
Mary. 3: James Memorial school to be
called the Jane E. aPomeroy room, in
honor Of Mrs. E. F. p omeroy. One
hundred dollars are sent toward DIR.
| Gill's salary in Porto Rico, 800 to
Sitka hospital and lesser amounts for
scholarships in two southern schools and
| for mission work at$various points. In
addition, four boxes6of clothing, valued
| at 5000, have been@ sent to points in
the, state. 1t was stated that "a per
cent, Of the money contributed goes di-
| for literature; per cent pays neces-
| sary expenses. r
| Well-prepared reports were also given
| by Mrs. George Johnston for the Young
| Ladies Missionary society; by Mrs. j.
W.. Smith for the Christian Endeavor-
ers; by Miss Ruth Fagundus for the
! intermediate Endeavor society, and by
| Miss Martha Schubert for the Cleaners,
all these having additional gifts for the
cause OF home missions. = 1&S7 .-..'
my (Redeemer'' was sung by Mrs
Robert Johnston, with Mrs. Norton as
]a:.c4e;ompanist;,, Mrs; Eugene Best gave
| "Eye Hath Not SEEM
The following; officers were elected:
Honorary president, Mrs E.. F. Pom
eroy; president, Mrs, G. S. Cairns; vice
presidents, Mines. John Dunwoody, f..
NJ NJ Janney, W. G. Weld, G. W. Knight,
W. R.: Galloway; recording secretary,
Mrs. j. p. Thompson; corresponding
secretary, Miss M. L. Richardson; treas
urer, Mrs. NJ. P. Starr; secretary Of
!! literature, Mrs. G.. N. Malcolmson; en-
| tertainment committee, Mines. William
| Donaldson, G. F. Thompson, D. R.
Wagner; reception committee, Mines.
G. H. Burt and G. J. Rasmussen; auditor,
| Mrs. c.. NJ. Cooley; advisory board,
| Mines. M. B. Secombe, G. W. Van Tuyl,
J: A. Willard, H. s. Weir, L. E. Van
Vert, p. W. Lyon. T..
Mrs. G. s. Cairns, the reelected pres
ident, spoke briefly of the lessons Of
the past and possibilities for the future.
Rev; j. D.. Bushnell, DID,, closed the
meeting with a few earnest words Of
commentator and suggestion.
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Mrs. N. Jones will give luncheon
Saturday at Donaldson's tea rooms, in
honor Of the birthday anniversary Of
her little daughter. \
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A Club Reception.

The Round Table will give recep-
ton and thimble bee tomorrow after
noon from 3 until 6 'clock at the home
of Mrs. B. H. Morgan, 2412 First ave
nue. S. Mrs. Morgan will be assisted
in receiving by Mrs. David Owen
Thomas, the president, and the other
officers of the club. The men have been
invited to come at O'Clock. No for
NAL invitations have been issued, but
the friends of the club will be cordially
welcomed, -.
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PROGRAM by Members.

The Y. P. S. of the Augustana Lu-
theran church held it's semimonthly
meeting Wednesday evening. The
program was given by the members of
the club and among those who took part
were Misses Stedy Swanson, Edna J.
Ericsson, Emelia Johnson, Malinda Skog-
lund, Ethel Broberg and the Night
ingale quartet.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-17
CLUBS AND CHARITIES
Club Calendar.

SATURDAY.
Round Table, reception, Mrs. B. H.
Morgan, 2412 First avenue S, 8 until 6
O. clock. '"
e. Mayfower club, Miss Margaret Putnam
3105 Garfield avenue 2:9O pm.
Minneapolis Chapter d. A. r., election
Of delegates to the continental congress,
Mrs. S. A.~Reed, II. Fifteenth street N,
$3.50 pm. - T.u5F{;~: 80 %
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Mr.. and Mrs. M. =. Bryant announce
the engagement Of their daughter,
Georgia M, to j. sC.. Moore. The we'd
ding will take place in June. Y