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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
SITUATION IS SERIOUS
Russian eapita1 on the Verge of an
tncipient Revolution.
STRIKES on STREET
Nils ana 1actories 1orce6 @, rfos>
Down and xver3 Newspaper
Establishment en she sac
NJ 4 Standsti&.

IT. Petersburg, Jan 21-wr,3 nc,
russian ca pital Seemingly m 6he verge
of an incipiene Hevoution, 81ous..nds -
workrnen parading the streets. agitatoSa
and fanatics sowing Ne seeds OF dis
order, half Che city in e,rknpss ana
without FIRE protection owing o. walk
outs. s4,e Situation was nour,v growing
Shore tense when 9he authorities de-
efded Friday eight O, ahot0 energetic
measures to rreservn order. prevepk-
Ing riotng and pverawe the viasepe
minded, at Che same Sine seeking tn
placate the striking wr0kmen by offer
ing satisfaction Of their demands in
SO far as they are Just and oaa sonahle.
thus acting with combined firtnness and
moderation. The government aug
mented the garrison Of the city with
2h00 cavalry and 1000 infantry frnrl
Tsarskoe Seln and filled the streets. es-
planades and especially the disa ffectetf
quarter, with heavy patrols Of soldiers.
The situation had entered an acute
stage Friday and the strike had assurn-
ed An open political phase The day
was one of intense excitement Mil
sfter ri1i and factory after factory
closed. The workrnrn paraded the
streets and when their colleagues re-
fused tn join them broke down gates
and forced out the men. The whole,
industrial center is idle. All the textile
mills and every printing office In st.
Petersburg are closed One electric
light plant and one water plant have
shut down and over 100000 men are
ptit
r. rpughC1t Friday wnrkmen's meet
ings were held. ut which incendiarv
speeches were made. the widest threats
being made AS to what would come
II. the event Of the authorities and en-
ployers failing to meet their demands.
The dread ana nervousness of what the
NEXT few days might bring forth was
Increased by reports that the workmen
Of Moscow. Kieff. kharkoff, Kishineft
and other large cities In the interior
would join in the movement. While
the government and employers tefnpor~
iznd. the teIegraphers and railroad en-
ployes threatened to Join the walkatas.
paralyzing the communication of the
country. Many foreigners are prepar~
Ing to send their families abroad. Every
newspaper In st. Petersburg has been
forced to suspend publication owing to
the strike.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
ARMY BlLi PASSED.
Hon. w. J. Bryan Was House Visitor
on Friday.


W. shington, Jan 2t-The house II
representatives passed the army apprn-
priaticn bill after voting by large ma
iority 20 incorporate in It an amens
ment providing that hereafter retired
army officers assigned to she militia
Of the sever4l states shall not receive
any pay pr allowances additional TO
their pay where such pay and allow :
ances exceed those of major.
The Indian appropriation dill was
considered for the balance of Srihay.
Sut was not concluded when the house
adjourned
William Jennings Bryan ~as inNhe
house lobby Immediately on his pres
ence becoming known the former mem
her IT the house and presidential can
didate was surrounded by a Number of
friends. with whom ne exchanged
hearty greetings.
A resolution wins adopted designating
Saturday. Feb. 81. as the day for the
exercises in connection with the accept
anee OF the statutes of Samuel Hous-
ton and Stephen r. Austin. presentes
by the state Of Texas.
The speaker appointed as Sellers on
the part of the house to count the cleo
turrl votes Messfs. Gaines OF West Viz
ginla and Russell Of Texas.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

PoGUE's REMOVAL.
Congressman Beall informed Why This
Action Had Beer Taken.

Washington. Jan. 21.-Postmaster
General wynne has advised Represent
alive Beali Of Texas. who recently ask
ed for the departments reasons for re-
moving Oscar Pogue as postmaster
at Blum, Tex. that Pogue had accept
ed the position OF president Of the Ma
tienal Association OF Fourth Glass Post
masters at a salary Of $1,000 year,
and that he came to washington last
November and renainsd hire several
weeks during the session of congress-
presumably In the interests of the assoc
citation. The department. therefore.
felt 1t clear that he could not attend
to his duties as postmaster, and ap-
pointed his successor. 80
Mr.. Pogue remains ut the head of
the organization. although not himself
a postmaster.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
MET RATE ours.
Said to Have Been Done by Lines
81 Serving Gulf Ports.

New York, Jan. 21.-While no official
announcement has been made, it IL
understood, according to the Journal
of Commerce. that railroads east of
Chicago have met cuts in rates by
lines serving gulf ports. 1t is said the
reductions named by roads east of
Chicago amount to sR cents per 100
POUNDS. making the export rate by
way of New York Is cents, with the
usual all-rail differentia1s of cents to
Philadelphia and cents to Baltimore
These reductions, according to grain
shippers. who have already made large
sales for export place the Atlantic
ports. and especially Baltimore, on
fairly favorable basis of competition
with the low tariffs named to the gulf
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
FIRE AT AVALON.
Three Business Houses Burn U Sittle
Ellis County Town.

waxahachie. Tex. Jan. 21.-The lie
east Of Wuxahachie. was visited by a
destructive fire Thursday night that
entirely destroyed three business
houses. together with stocks of goods.
The losers are Otey Smith. drugs;
puie & Reynolds. groceries. and Jack
Morris. general merchandise, The loss
will amount tc several thousand dol
lars Smith and Morris carried a small
amount Of insurance The other store
was not insured. The fire started In
the drug store. Origin Is unknown.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
IS AssUR Ed.
Russian Complaints Are Declared to
Be Merely q Pretext.

Pekn. Jan. 21.-A high official of the
Chinese foreign office said In an inter-
view that the neutrality of China is
assured now as hitherto. Every pre-
caution has been eaken, the official
declared. and he only supposes the
present Russian complaints are in
tended to constitute pretext for fur
Their de1na nds as conpensa ton for the
less of Port Arthur. The official EN-
rhatically denied there was any con-
nection between Chinese neutrality
and the anti-foreign feeling. instanring
the prompt suppression of the disturb
anee at Shanghai In connection with
the delay Of ringing to trial the Rus
sian sailors who killed q. Chinafnan
there as the result Of dispute about
the hire of a. iinriksha.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
BULL PASSES AWAY.

Veterans Of Two Wars and Former
Prominent Louisville Merchant.
New York, Jan. 21.-John Randolph
Bull. a veteran Of two wars and for
many years a wholesale produce deal
err of Louisville, KY. Is dead at his
home In Bayenne. N. ]. He served
through the Mexican war with the
louisville Legion and commanded a
Union regiment during the Civil war
Colonel Bull was an intimate friend OF
General Lafayette and Henry Clay. He
retired sortie years age and made his
home In the east.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
CORPSE IN TEMPLE.
Stephen Douglass Thouehe D., Gave
Burst a Blood Vessel.

Waco Jan. 21.-Stephen Douglass.
the Masonic temple. went upstairs in
the building Friday morning 20 carry
touch to be given. and failing to come
down search was instituted. His body
was found at the bead of the stairway
The coroner thinks death resulted
from the bursting Of blood vessel
whcih had berfi eaten into by car
tuncie He leaves a family.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Charter Granted.

Guthrie. Okla. Jan. Ala charter
was granted here to the Kansas. Okla
fofna and Poteau RAILWAY company.
capital $4,000. 900. tn build line from
Guthrie to Wagner and Poteau. I. r.
The ineorperators are Oklahoma and
Indian Territory ren.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Steamer Condemned.

Nagasaki, Jan. 21.-The British
steamer Lexington has been CON
defnned by the naval prize court at
Sasebo. The Lexington was captured
Jan. IL In 5hushima straits by Jap
anese torpedo boat destroyer No 49,
she had cargo of coal on board and
was bound, It is said. for vladiovstock.
She was taken to Sasehe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
POLL TAX INCREASE.
Representative Davis Wants 10 Raised
TO I've Dollars.

Austin. Jan. 21-Representative Da-
Wis of Falls county introduced in the
house Friday bill making state poll
House committee on criminal iuris-
prudence reported favofably Han
cocks bill confiscatng gambling para -
phernalia It is patterned after ye-
rome law of New Yts'k
Committee on state affairs seported
favorably Loves bill providing for de-
posting AL state funds in bonded de-
positories.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

Oklahoma City. Jan. 2t.-saeriff Gar
rison. who went to Colorado with reani-
sition papers for r. w. Tss ,nbiy. want
ed here on charges prefHrrsf by the
American Express company for forgery
and obtaining 1852 worth of money or
ders by false pretenses. returned witt
the wrong man. The prisoner. when
arrested. said he had never been In
Oklahoma.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
PORT AHTHUR's FALL.

Business Men at Toxic Celebrate tbs
Event and Notabies Speak.
Toxic. Jan. 21.--The business men Of
this city Friday celebrated the eapa
ture sef Port Arthur. Speeches were
made by the premier, Count Katsuna:
Vice Admiral Togo and the ministers
of war and the navy.
An aide de camp Of the emperor left
the Ehifnbashi station. taking with
him nine carloads of imperial gifts for
the officers and men Of the armies In
the felt.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
TRAMPs AT LAREDO.
Gene In From Three Directions, but
Ordered to Move On.

Laredo. Jan. 21-A troop of tramps
struck town from three directions.
They had almost made their way to
the citadel when the police force.
headed by the city marshal. made a
seftie and rounded them In. They
were given orders to leave town inn
mediately. whereat they retreated in
order. Forerunners of this gang have
been annoying Laredo for several days,
but this was a deluge.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
PETITION or WoHkMEN.
RE Merciful to US; Let Us Live" Says
the Document.

ST. Petersburg. Jan. 21.-A petition
to Emperor Nicholas is now eirculat-
ing at workmen's meetings for sigma
lures. It bitterly complains of the
desperate condition of workers and
their deprivation of human rights"
The petition expresses devotion to the
emperor and concludes: he mereiful
to" us. let us live. II thou 1eavest us
In this position we die"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Strike DELAYED.

Philadelphia, Jan. 21.--A strike Of
the freight trainmen In the employ of
the Pennsylvania railroad on the lines
east off Pittsburg and Erie has been
delayed IL not entirely averted by
the presence In this city OF Grand
Master r. H. Merrissey OF the Brother
hood of HalIway Tralnmen.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Unanimous Endorsement.

Springfield H., Jan. 21.--The house
of representatives adopted unanimously
joint resolution. commencing the
course Of President Roosevelt with re-
gard to congressional legislation for
control of railroad freight rates.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Result Of pubtjeas;on.

San Juan, r. r.. Jan. z1.-virelii
Tribe shot and killed Eugenlo Deval.
as the result Of defamatory pubIiea-
ton In the Porto Rico Sun, attacking
Vaferiano, TRIBE. the father Of virelli
Tribe. and .. member Of the hotse of
delegates.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
River Captain Dies,

Cincinnati, Jan. gt.-Captain Samuel
w. Cloflin. one of the best known river
men between rittsburg and New Or
leans. died at his home In ro.ington,
ny. aged stxtyEtwe years
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Refused Bail.

Oklahoma City Jan. Thames
Bratefer and Walter Sopher. who were
arrested In Texas on the charge of hav-
ing killed W. A. Agee. whose feadlsss
body was found near Jones City, wers
held to the grand jury without bail by
Judge Zwiek.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Goes Over One Week.

New York. Jan. 2f.44Ths application
for Sae appointment of a commission
on the person and estate Of Brodis L.
Duke. which was 10 have been made
In the supreme court Friday. has been
put over fur one weai.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
DAM ENTRANCE.
This viii Be Done Preparatory 10 SAW
inu Russian Vessels.

Toxic. Jan. 2ts-=-It has been proposed
and pump out the water preparatory To
sa1yif1g the Russian war veHFels Dis.
etssing the matter, naval Hffieer said
that under ordinafy circumstance s"4h
a great work would he ti1pfofltahle.
but in view Of the number 1T ships prs
sibly salyab1e and The sllHllawnsss md
smallness Of the harbor. 1t tnhy he the
most economical method.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
ACCEPTS INVITATION.
President viii Make a shert stop at
South MnAIesfsr.

Washington, Jan. zt.-Representa-
tive Catr pbell Of Kansas Friday ,atro-
duced to the president William Busby
OF South MeAlester. I. r.. who invited
the president to visit that place. while
on his way to the reunion OF his regi-
nefH at San Antonio. The presidents
visitors said he would make a short
stop at South MeAiestsr.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
May Chanus Hands.

ri Paso. Jan. 21.=1t Is reported on
good authority that st. Louis capital
lists have arranged for the purchase Of
the Ell Paso brewery. which was placed
In the hands of d receiver Tuesday
These capitalists will pay off the In
debtedness. amounting to s7o.eoD. and
invest 100000 additional in the enter
nrfsr,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
KILLED BY TWO.
Robbery Said 10 Have Bssn Object In
Murderino Aasd Confederate.

Seottsbero. Ala, jan. Ala man
named Wrinkles a Confederate vater-
an, was shot and killed by Eke Watts
and a man named Staples at Grant
Postofflce. Robbery Is said to have
been the object of the murder. Watts
and Staples have been arrested. The
feeling against the men Is bitter.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
OFF FOR MARsE.LLEs.
Japanese Praised Fer Their Bravery,
. Fairness and Chivalrv.

. Fairness and Chivalry.
Shanghai Jan. 2t.-Generai Stoesset
and the large number of pareletl Of
f1cers and others who arrived here Ian.
10 on board the French steamer Aus
tralien left Shanghai Friday for Mar
seillss. The Russti.ns highly praise the
Japanese for their bravery fairness and
ehivalry at The surrender Of Port Ar
thur which was due mainly to the I'm.
possibility 1T resisting the japanese
eleven-ineh shells after the capture of
goa Meter hill. Besides, IL Ia added.
the Russian treasure chest was entftealy
exhausted. :@-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
First Bill Passed.

Guthrie. Okla. Jan 21.--IFirst bill
passed by the house providers penalty
of $40 t. s25 and makes II misde-
meane any other than lodge mem
bers the badge or insignia %
tbs crHsa
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Brodie Appointed.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The president
cent to the senate the nomination of
Alexander ., Brodie of Arizonia TO bs
assistant chief Of the record and pen~
sion office with the rank Of major.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Sick and Wounded pri!s orers.

Toxic, Jan. 21.-It is stated thars are
1856 sick and Wounded Russian prfs-
oners ut Port Arthur. Df thee 3aaT
are connected with tlia navy.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
Stewsrt Named,

Washington. Jan. 21.-The president
sent to the senate the nomination Of
A. q. Stewart Of Iowa to be attorney
general of Porto Rico
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

Berlin. Jan. 2i.4The yoerwaerts es~
Inmates the number Of strikers in the
coal district at 100000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

New FORK City Is to have q twenty
two story hotel
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
THREE BURN 70 DEATH.

Two Men and Woman, italian Rag.
pickers, Perish In Hovel.
New York, Jan. 21.-='rwo men and
woman. italian ragpiekers. were
burned to death IN d fire which de-
stroyed hove1 they occupied In Har-
lem It was not known the hut was
occupied and the bodies vera not dis
covered until the ruins were searched.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-10-06
BOY KIDNAPPED AND
WAS HELD FOR RANSOM
Two Men Put Tony Marendino on a
Car and Abandon Him--His An
sTers Very Contradictory

M. v,,,. ,.,r m. .,..,.l...........
We "' "'''''''''''' '''
OF IRONY Mafenll"o by the persons VINO
had kidnapped and held him for ransom
and the return of the lula italian boy
.,,.i.t. ..',....,,..,. Xxx.
''' ''' 80 "'> vi ''I '''' "'e""
has given the police no cleN to- the Nd-
uapprs So impressed with feur of the
nprsou vim had stols, min, WAS IN. ut
r ,.,... n... .,,,
VI. .''''" "''' "' 1'''''' ''N'n OF
would give mo- other description of his
captivity than mass of confusing con-
tradictions out Of which the police could
extract nothing that would point IN the
Identity of his captors. He had even
been go schooIed by them that he called
them papa and mamma." but declared
upon closer questioning that they were
not his real parents
The boy who L. six years old. was
found ON Third avenue trolley car
last evening where be had been ahau-
doned by two men, He WAS turned over
10 the police, who recognized him ms the
son Of am Italian contractor I'm Brook
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-10-06
ASSOCIATES CHAMBERS
OF COMMERCE OF JAPAN
Memorialize Government on Numerous
Matters Calculated to Advance and
Develop Nations Trade and Finance

Toxic, oct 6,-The sessions Of the
associated chambers Of commerce were
closed today after the delegates had
passed resolution to memorIalize the
government ON numerous points calcul.
atcd 10 advance and develop national
trade, industry aud finance. The fol-
lowing are the prominent features.
The creation of government CONNER
cmi agents,
Tho establishment Of floating exhibit
tons OF samples and museums I'm for
Cign ports.
\ customs tariff union between Korea
and Japan.
The opening of "a universal exposition.
The Improvement OF existing railroads
and the rapid construction of new rail.
roads
Retrenchmeut In the expenses Of tho
administration
Tho establishment or a Japanese
Chimes bank
The adoption OF measures against the
expansion Of the currency.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-10-06
BEEHIVE SOCIAL
Warm Welcome to Relief Society and
Mutual Improvement Assn OGcers

Last night the historic bee Hive
house was the scene of % delightful
gathering the event being m 'ho uu-
turc Of % reception given by Doc gene
crai board OF the Relief society u
honor Of the local and visiting officers
OF the Relief Societies. and of tho ".
L. NJ J. associations. The rooms were
brilliantly llt and bright with palms
and flowers ana am enjoyable program
uf informal addresses and music .ullN-
cued the evening. while delicious re-
trcshmeuts were served s spirit Of
good cheer. and soclahuIty pawudcd
the atmosphere and the visitors cs-
pccally We're the recipients ~ special
attention ln enor tp make their
memory of the occasion pleasant one.
The affair lasted until near the mid
night hour and AN departed with eN-
piessions Of pleasure In the enjoyable
occasion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-10-06
PRESIDENT SMITHS WELCOME.
p.o,,,. Conditions Generally In the
cbarch Quite Gratifying and
Gives Advice
.esroUT OF DEBT AND STAY OUT"
A.. Saints We're Never More Csnsci'
,,Hous 1.-THE Payers Than
They Are Today.

with am attendance Of fully 1000
,,,. and under the most favorable con.
adams the scvcnty-siXth semi-allhu'l
..,.r...o of the Church Of Jesus
...,,.t of Ilttor-day saints opened IN
s. Tabernacle this morning at 10
.lorE There were present of the
r,.t Presidency, Joseph f. smith, John
p W.ndcr and Anthem II. Lundi of the
..nru of the Apostles, Francis NJ
r.,,ogn John Henry Smith, Rudger
.awson. Reed snoot, Hyrum NJ.
Smith George A. Smith and Charles
NJ panrosa. Of tho First Council Of
Seventies. Seymour b. Young, Chris-
ran d. Fielstcd. b. II, Roberts, George
R,yno.Is j. Golden NimbalL Rulon 81
Wells and Joseph w. McMurrIn, Pre-
s5ertg of stakes, Bishops Of wards
and other officers,
The hrst session Of the conference
orenod with the singing Of the hymn
ocomc come yo Saints. no toll nor la
bor far" which was rendered In an
mpras.yc manner by the choir and
congregation. with organ accompani-
ment by Prof Mcclellan Prayer was
offered by Elder John y, Game, after
which the great asscmbIagc Joined in
SINGING the hymn, "Rcdeemer Of Israel
our only delight" The opening adj
dress was made by President Joseph
r Smith. vho for nearly three quar-
rs of 900 hour. commanded the uu-
divided attention Of all present. His
remarks were in the nature of a re-
pt of conditions generally in the
Church which. he said We're most graf
Hyug Ho odmonished the Saints to
gs ont off debt, 10 live within their
means and to pay no attention TO false
charges circulated for the sole purpose
or defmug the Church. President
Smith referred to the payment of tith-
me end made the significant state
ue1t that ut no time I'm the history
o,,ho r.,,..b IA, u,o s,in,, ,.,, moi.
' '''''' IT w" VIC '''''''9 ''S '''' "
tlhng more honestly or consclentIously
tbgn to-day TIE remarks OF President
Nnder vino followed. were along the
same lines. the speaker declaring that
The Saints need have no fear concern-
ilg the Church funds, that they were
perfectly .Ifa I'm the hands NJ tbe
,,..... ,...,, p..,t,~.. 80. ~
""7'' lT'S'n'"' N"'lon H.
Llnd spoke on missionary work and
expressed pleasure with the success at
tending fho sforts ~ ,ho r,aers An
" wv '-'"e''' ~"
interested listener az the morning ses-
Sion wac Joseph Smith, son Of the
rronhof and ur.sldapt or the pe-or-
p.r.ys3 ..f.....,. II. ~, -.
,..r" .' .'' WIZ o''upleo " seat
''' I'D 'H' 'front.' ana paid strict at
NUuo1 90 every word that was said.
PRIEST JOSEPH T.. SMITH.
rr.... .....,..,
ST.. r. Smith extended a rgeIcor,o 80 ,I,o
Saints and .rrtpoers nrnsont 1fa ~
pressed his pr.,tItndo fnr a. n,,,,,,,, ~
BLESSINGS u7, t ,,e ioI sng numerous
uror E..,..le o ~" Hau oesloWel
the hast .., ..' "'I "T 'Sln's uuIlng
tbaf' g.r Es3 ,,,',S, ne lSlt lhanhlul
pn.l ,r, W." llllll desire TO ia
SIM. ..,... ''I'S B'nelalIy, ne was
had Nh. ,., ,.,' ", ' me-, same WlSh' ihey
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-10-06
READY TODAY.

The third volume OF the His
tory of the Church by the Church
historian, Is now on sale at the
Dcscrct News BOOK store. The
price will be the same re- that
fixed for volumes one and two.