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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
GEN. LINEVlTCH WANTS TO
 RESTORE ARMY'S PRESTIGE

Minister of War Sakharoff held a con- ference yesterday with the Emperor at Peterhoff and 1t is said that he pre- sented to his majesty measures for another mobilization of troops and urged the adyisability of their adoption.
 General Linevitchs telegram seems to confirm the indications that negotiations for an armistce are not proceeding be- tween the Russian and Japanese conn manders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
Electric Storm in Tampa.

Tampa, Fla. June 20.-One death and damage to property amounting to thousands resulted from an electric storm and cloudburst which occurred here this afternoon Beatrice Colin, aged 2, a negro girl, was killed by lightning while standing in the door of her home. The roof of the Rob erts building, occupied by the Penin- sula Telephone company, fell in, smashing the switchboard and injur- ing several young lady operators, none seriously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21

St. Petersburg, June 2.-2:15 a. m.- Diplomatic measures for the peace con ference are continuing in the face of the steady pressure brought to bear by the military factions. Lieutenant-General Lineviteh has again wired the Emperor saying that victory is almost at hand and begging that he and his army be not deprived of the opportunity to restore the prestige of Russian arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
Mitchell Case Is Called.

Portland, Ore. June 20.-The case of the United States against United States Senator John H. Mitchell, in- dicted in connection with the land frauds in this state, was called in Judge De Haven's court today. The greater portion of the first session was devoted to hearing the excuses of jurors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
Governor Lubbock strIo4.n.

Austin. Tex. June 2O.-Ex-Goy. Frank Lubbock. one of the most prom inent men in Texas, at the advanced age of S6 years, was stricken today with paralysis. It may be possible. it is said, that he will finger for day or two, but the attending physicians assert that his advanced age gives no hope of recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
snanish Cabinet Resigns.

Madrid, June 20.-The cabinet has resigned and the resignations have been accepted by King Alfonso. The resignations followed the rejection of a vote of confidence in the cabinet introduced by Deputy Lorens. The motion was defeated by vote of 204 to 45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
sherlff kllls ex.sheriff.

Cameron, Tex, June 20.-Sheriff R.
 Todd shot and instantly killed ex- Sheriff Giles c. Averett. The shoot inG was the outgrowth of political feud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
vincente Dardon Is Dead

Mexico City, June 2O.-vincente Dardon, member of the supreme court, is dead, at the age of 70 years. He was an American and a widower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-21
MT. RiddIe's Testimony.

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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
There are people who maintain that the

There are people who maintain that the
"Glorious Fourth" was worth the lives
which we're sacrificed to explosives on that
day That is rather peculiar logic. Will
the fourth be worth less without blowing
of fingers. and destroying eyesight? Must
the public be driven frantic by ear-split-
ting cannon crackers placed indiscriminate
|, about in public placesin order to appre
ciate the significance of the day2 Placing
Unfortunately about in places? Plac ed
squad of children up in a row and shoot
ing them down may seem most brutal
and inhuman thing to do. and yet people
who SO regard II do not lift a finger to
prevent the destruction OF children by a
slower and more agonizing process. The
statistics of fatalities for this year show nc
lie sening in the number of accidents anG
deaths.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
THE OUTRAGE CONTINUES.

We have taken occasion from time to
time to comment upon the nefarious
activity OF the theatrical trust. We do
this not because We hope to destroy this
monstrous evil but because we thiuk that
the people, even OF the more secluded
the trust black mail is not felt TO any
great extent, should take an interest in
this important question, and we believe
they are genuinely interested in the de
velopemeat and improv ement OF the
drama The drama is the most effective
instrumet of instruction in the complex
science Of psychology. Pope has said
that the proper study OF mankind is man
Not having the opportunity to study or
fellows under great diversity OF sur
rosndings we must resort to the repro
auctions of human experience accomplish
ed more or less perfectly by the great
dramatic writers of the race. We under
stand men only after having studied them
under various circumstances, and cannot
mingle with our kind in harmony and in
telligence without some knowledge
human tendencies.
The latest demonstration of the purpose
of the theatrical trust to shackle dramatic
talent and to control the production of
plays in all the cities of this country j.
found in its refusal to sanction the appear.
ance Of Mrs Fiske in the theatre at Sa
Lake City. Mrs. Fiske is one of the very
greatest actresses in this country. and her
only offense is that she will not yield her
honor as an artist 10 the brutal demands
of a mercernary trust. The Brooklyn
Eagle comments as follows upon this
matter:
Mrs. Fiske has appeared in Salt Lake
City. but not in play. The best SHE
could do was to appear in church ane
address an audience on the subject of tn,
Theatrical Syndicate "a handful OF m !
who will not allow her to act in Salt LAX
} City, or any other city if they can help it
and who are helped to help it by the in
; difference Of the American people. Ye
i, is an unmanly pitlful thing for sYndi
( cate to do; thus to bar distinguish
: artist from earning her living because sh
!; will not be bullied into sharing her profit
with these strangers. 1t is SO unmanly
, so pitiful, that if the American peopl
r ever really understand it the result cannc
e be favorable to the syndicate "
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
ABOUT FARMING

Secretary Of Agriculture, James Wills on
Of Iowa, not long since took occasion to
deplore the fact that so few yonng and
educated men take up the vocation OF
arming. He deprecated the disposition
manifested by college and university men
to shun the pursuit of agriculture. He cites
the fact that bankruptcy among the farm
ecs is exceedingly rare. while ninty per
cent of all business ventures prove fail
ures. He comedies that there is much
hard work to be done in order 10 success
fully conduct farm, but maintains thai
success is impossible of at. ainment in any
line of endeavor without hard and per-
sistent work.
There are many advantages accruine
from farm life. No other work is more
conducive to health no other calling more
Independent and morally salubrious. Then
too, the scientific and experimental farmer
the work is fraught with absorbing and
alb ding interest and possibilities: to the
biologist and botanist it offers an entranc-
.illS Iltlu LOT IeSedICU anu lQVGStlSdllWJ
Intelligent farming is generally conced-
ed to be highly remunerative, and while
its pecuniary returns are not subject to the
occasional mutations that are to be realiz
ed at great intervals in other fields of in
dustry, yet they are more stable and GER
tain.
Too much emphasis cannot be placed
upon the moral influences of agriculture
To the growing family it is great bless
ing, furnishing in large measure, immun
ity from the habits of vice and idleness sc
imminen: in the cities. It's isolation tend
to promote the habit of sober and seriou
thought; and this accounts in part for thu
success of the many distinguished and &C
complished men who have been reared Oh
the farm.
Modern improvements. IN the way Of tel
ephones, facilities for travel, are removing
mlny of the objections formerly urge
against rural life. Only the advantages vii
soon remain, and culture and rehnemen
f will not perish because of isolation fror
q great centers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
VICIOUS CRITICISM.

The Bulletin undertake to indict Presi
dent Roosevelt Of insincerity and lack of
good faith Among other things which it
offers as ground for the statemeIt
made is the discharge of Minister Bowen.
and the alleged promotion of Mr.. LOOMS
Can the Bulletin cite any passage of the
federal statutes or the constitution which
inhibits investments by minister in
the country to which he is sent by his
government? If not upon what does il
base its criticism of Secretary Taft's eX
culpation of Mr.. LOOMS? The REVIEW
frankly processes that there ar
facts in connection with the case with
which it is not familiar; and it is willing
to credit Secretary Taft and Presiden,
Roosevelt with good faith when they de
eide the matter after due consideration
If the Bulletin possesses any information
| in the matter not heretofore vouchsafeG
to the public. it can hardly expect an in
telligent public to give any respect to it:
ebulitions unless it also publishes these
facts.
The Bulletin refers to the President
''trust busting" record. With the disso
luton of the Northern Securities Com
pany, the Injunction of the meat trust
and The recent indictment of the packers
we think the presidents record along thi
line is secure against the attacks of ad
herents of party which has done abso
lutely noting to curb the growth or activi
ty of combinations Because the presi
dent does not agree with some people a
to the advisability of presenting a
official of corporation after his term Q
Office has expir' for the rules OF tn
directors our contemporary deems it OF
perfume to impugn the motives of ma
who has won the applause of all RICH
thinking men of every party.
The Equitable affair is seized upon a
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
CHICAGO BETRAYED.

The surrender of Mayor Dune, Of
Chicago, 10 the street car magnates,
marks one Of the most ienominious be-
trayals Of electors that has ever been per-
petrated upon any municipality. Mayor
Dunno ran upon platform specifically
demanding immediate government owner
ship. He has now aban doned that policy,
after but fewlmonths in Office.
The people OF Chicago are the rulers Of
that city, at least theoretically. They
have the right to dictate to their public
officers. They have this right especially
when the wish of the people is made a
cor ditjon upon which that official is elect
ed to office. The official has under no
circumstances the right to abandon the
wish of the people. and set up in its place
some theory or plan of his own. The
only way in which he can change policy
without outraging public just ce is by
resigning his office, and standing for re-
election upon his new pol 'cy, if he desires
to espouse such policy after he has been
elected TIC Office upon a definite platform.
1t is difficult to understand how .Chica-
COS mayor can exonerate himself in this
matter. Ii will be difficult to appease
the anger. lof those who were persuaded
to desert the candidacy Of Mr.. Harlan,
whom they mieht have preferred but for
the platform which he represented, and
vote for Dunno. They are entitled to de-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
NEW SECRETARY OF STATE.

The appointment OF Ex-s secretary OF
War, Elihu Root, to the position Of Sec
rotary of State cannot be too highly COM
mended Secretary Root was one of the
intellectual giants of the cabinet when he
was member. He will Contribute much
force and acnmen to its deliberations in
the cap9city of secretary Of state.
There is disposition on the part of
newspaper correspondents and politicians
to attribute his acceptance of the portfol 0
to the ambition to become president.
Whether this imputation be correct or
not, it is entirely laudable and perhaps
meets with the pleasure of great many
people. AS to whether Mr.. Root will
supplant Mr.. Taft as the SO called ''ad-
min,stration candidate" there may be
-ome question. Mr. Roosevelt has not
been actively engaged IN the promotion OF
any presidential booms, and it is doubtful
whether he will lend his efforts toward
any such course, at least fer some time
The prime consideration at this time is
the fact that man of full intellectual and
moral stature has been persuaded to step
nto the vacancy caused by the death OF
Mr.. Hay, and this is cause for rejoicing
among those who are concerned about the
status of this country in world politics
and the influence which it may be able tic
exert toward bringing diplomacy up to a
high standard of honor. Mr.. Root, being
a man of splendid moral courage, and
usual mental vigor and grasp, will con.
tribute in no small measure to this result
In common with ADRIAN Lincoln, Pres
dent Roosevelt seems disposed to gathe'
about him in his cabinet men of superio
intellect and force of character. This i
fortunate for the whole country, and ele
Yates craftsmanship above mere politics
and the shifting uncertainty incident
the deliberations of timid and inferior in
, tellectS
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
The Supreme Court Of Kans

The Supreme Court OF Kansas has de
clared the project OF that state 10 erect
state refneries of oil unconstitutional
This will temporarily interfere with the
states warfare against Standard Oil, but
will perhaps not permanently prevent the
establishment OF the proposed rehneries.
The next meeting OF the Legislature will
be made the occasion for whatever
remedial enactments are required to carry
out this enterprise. War to the hilt
seems to be the policy of the Kansans,
and this is the only proper spirit in which
TO meet any evil with which there can be
no honorable compromise.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12

an effective weapon of oBense. If the
Bulletin can not cite single pes age or
utterance of the president in which he ap-
proves the nisdeeds Of Equitable officials
its utterance should stamp that sheet as
slanderous organ Of Misrepresentation.
There is vast difference between endors-
| ing Mr. Morton and the new management
of the Equitable, and condoning the cor
ruPtion which has heretofore permeated
that great corporation. Ii is the part OF
fairness and decency to specify IN charge
so serious as that Of imputing to the pre-
sident the deed of abetting criminals.
Nothing could more effectively bring upon
the Bulletin the contempt of conservat We
and reasonable men than the attempt to
heap odium upon the president, without
in any manner stating definite charge.
destinations are the arguments OF weak
minds They shrink before the exacting
task of meeting an issue with frankness
and fairness.
We realize the desperate plight OF the
democratic party SO far as issues are con-
cerDed. and any ordinary: misrepresent
alton might be suffered to pass by uuheed-
ed; but, while the president does not need
our aid OF defense in this matter, we feel
that it is due the people of Crawford
county that something be said to expose
and criticize the reckless and absurd state
nents ofsthe Bulletin. They are devoid
of poise and consistency, and its attack
resembles geurilla warfare more than ops n
and honorable combat
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
The clearsst staten nt of facts in con

The clearest statement OF facts in con
nection with the St. Fe Railway question
which we have been able to find is print
ed in the July Ist issue OF the Outlook
No reasonable person will insist that Mr.
Morton should be prosecuted afel learn
ing the true situation in this case, Tc
prosecute Mr. Morton would be unusual
and unjustihab.e, and not in accord with
the custom or the law, the democratic
press OF the country TO the contrary not
withstaud ding.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
Very Low Rates to Niagara, Falls, N. Y

Via the North Western Line. Excursion
tick cts Will be sold on July II, Is and 10, with
the Mystic Shrine. Apply to agents Chicago
g. North Western Ry.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-07-12
The John J. Walsh Farm for Sale.

ne price of this farm has been ADVANCED
exc us,ve ageucy. Chas Tabor, Denison, la.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23
HE HAD A KNIFE.
George HARDWOOD Under Arrest for
Assault.

Il lust wanted 20 cut his tie Off was
the excuse given by George HARDWOOD.
carpenter. when placed under arrest early
last evening by Detectives Parham and
Weldon and taken to police headquarters
because David Dunlap. another carpenter,
had lodged charge of assault against him.
But" remarked an officer, "he was
wearing no tie
HARDWOOD. who was under the influence
of liquor then seated himself upon chair
and awaited the arrival of the first precinct
patrol wogon. 1t Is charged that when ne
saw Dunlap on the street near 9th and Il
streets he took out a sharp knife and made
an effort to cut his throat. The blade or
the weapon was drawn across his breast
and Dunlap prevented the infection or
possible fatal injury by grabbing the blade
and holding to 1t. In doing so his hand was
cut and Ii was necessary for him to go TO
the Emergency Hospital and have the
wound dressed. Before going to the hos
pital he called at headquarters and related
his story to the detectives. He said that
he and HARDWOOD had worked together ana
had had words on more than one occasion.
Dunlap said he kept out of the way of Har-
wood as much as possible and did not see
him last evening until 1t was too late Tor
him to get out of his way. After hearing
his story of the affair the detectives went
to the room of HARDWOOD In house on K
street and placed him under arrest. I'm
less bond is given for his appearance he
will be held prisoner at the first precinct
station until tomorrow morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23
EXECUTIONS E ARLIER
HOURS OF HANGINGS CHANGED
AT DISTRICT JAIL.
Supreme Court Orders the Death Pen
atty to Be Paid in the
Morning.

The Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia is being commended for its ac-
ton in imposing the death sentence to be
carried out during the early hours of the
morning instead Of during the afternoon.
For many years 1t has been the practice OF
the courts to order executions between the
hour of noon and 2 o'clock in the afternoon
Why the change was made is not known, but
the police. who are interested in such mat
ters are glad of 1t. They believe It will
mean decrease in the number of curious
people who invariably hang about the Jail
upon such occasions. as well as those who
always clamor TO be admitted to satisfy
morbid curiosity.
Some consideration is also shown the
condemned men by the change" a police
man told Star reporter yesterday. Here
tofore the condemned men were compelled
to suffer mental torture during the hours
which elapsed from the time they were
aroused in the morning until the hour they
were marched TO the scaffod, usually about
noon.
The suspense and anxiety during these
hours OF waiting must cause great suffer
ing, and the court has performed an act
OF mercy In making the change. There IS
no question that the change viii be the
means OF accomplishing a great amount of
good, and will be welcomed by the jail Of
ficials. 1t will mean that those who are to
be up and about early in the morning. and
1t will also mean that the legal tragedies
will be over before the beginning OF the
nrisOD iay'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23
Hot Weather Coasting.

Prom Every hodys Magazine
Al FunchaI, in the Island OF Madeira. the
traveller finds one OF the strangest kinds OF
vehicle that the world affords He sees
waiting quietly near the wharf number
OF sleds with sleek duH-coiored oxen yoked
TO each. II IS always high summer time
in Madeira. and 10 see conveyance which
he has ever associated with snow and
ice and zero wea Their is at first discomfort
ing. The stranger rubs his eyes. and asks
what those things are for. but be soon finds
that they are the public hacks. and that
unless he cares TO walk lie must step in
side. euScpnCe himself on the cushioned
seats. and wait for the driver to prod his
slow steeds with the goad that he always
carries. Very soon the vehicle begins to
slip slowly TO be sure, but surely. over the
smooth little CobblestOues with which the
streets are paved At any particularly diff
fCult turn OF the road, or when coming to a
rise OF ground the driver places a little bag
OF grease under the front of the runners.
which makes II comparatively easy for the
sturdy steers 10 pull the sled.
Even up long steep hill these oxen will
slowly make their way. In coming down
again no such tedious process is used. but
getting into a wide finely upholstered sled
with wicker sides. the passenger trusts him
self to the tender mercies of two more or
less villainous looking guides as steersrnen
Each one OF them holds rope tied to the
back OF the sled, and when the tobogxan
as Il often IS called gets to jumping and
bounding too hilariously. the guides jump
or and pull with all their might at the
ropes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23
Jail Officials Pleased.

At the jail the officials express themselves
as being glad of the change for the reasons
stated. In many states where condemned
men are put to death early in the morning
the jai! officials have authority to execute
the sentence at any time after midnight.
Executions not relished by prison Of
ficials and the sooner they are over the bet
ter they like It, BY disposing OF such mat
tiers early in the morning or even before
dayhreak the officials realize that the pris
on routine Is not much disturbed nor is the
discipline interfered with. Years ago at
the local jail an execution attracted hun
dred or more of moroidly curious peo
pie. Conditions changed now. and
Warden Harris lives up to the letter OF
the law which prohibits the admission of
spectators. 1t seldom happens that more
than score of persons, these including the
jury and physicians. witness execution.
William w. Hamilton and William Burge.
both colored are the men who are to be
ecuted on the morning Of the 10th of No
vember next. The former strangled Lizzie
Lyman to death and the latter murdered
his wife. There are other men in Jail charg
ed with having taken human life and It is
proba BILE that some of them will have been
tried and sentenced before the day set for
the double execution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23
Tests of Floating Dry Dock.

The Navy Department has received the
report of the board of officers appointed to
test and inspect the new dry dock Dewey,
built by the Maryland Steel Company and
intended for the naval station at Olongapo,
2. /. The battleshlp Iowa and the armored
cruiser Colorado were successfully locked
in the Dewey and the dock subsequently
performed the feat of docking itself The
tests were made at Solomon's Island in
Chesapeake bay and were uniformly sue
ces5lul, so that there is no doubt of the
acceptance OF the dock by the government
The report Of the board was generally
most favorable, Suggesting only a few mi
nor changes and additions. In concluding
it's report the board says:
The board reports that so far as the
tests made by il extended the dry dock full
fills the requirements OF the contract and
specifications. with the exceptions noted
and IS complete and adequate Tor the pur-
poses set forth with respect TO itself proper
and its accessories and appurtenances. No
indications were shown Of any defect
weakness or imperfection due to imperfect
material workmanship or design. The
board therefore. recommends that should
the dock meet successfully the require
meuts of the self-dOcking tests yet TO be
performed that the dock be accepted and
the final payments made after the minor
defects noted in this report have been rem
edied 90