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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
HOUSE BURNS
and FAMILY
NEARLY CONSUMED

BRADDOCK. Pa. July 25.--As a
result of an explosion of gasoline
stove this morning the residence of
Levi Tagress caught fire. Two chill
dren were burned TO death. the
mother ana daughter fatally burned,
the father and two other children Sc
riously burned, The dead; Harry
TaSress, :; Meyer Tagress, 6.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
STEAM PRESSURE AT LIMIT
WHEN EXPLOSION OCCURRED

of the engine Friday when the ship
was about to leave. he says: II
kept careful watch of the steam
gauge. The pressure went up to 140.
then / dropped 1t back to 1870 and
the engines were turned over once
and the total pressure was up to ex-
actly 1872 and was at that figure the
moment the explosion occurred"
The supply ship Iris arrived this
morning from Mare Island with three
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25

sets Of diving apparatus and four
men from the submarine service to be
employed as divers. They will go
down to inspect the plates Of the
Bennington and determine the ad-
visibility of repairs. Officers now
believe the ship can be repaired.
No new deaths of victims are re-
ported today, but three are in a very
serious condition, one of the worst
being w. V. Kennedy Of Alliance,
Neb.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
K0MURA IN
new YORK
(Scripps News Association.)

VCCTIppS NeW5 HSbUCIdtIUH'J
NEW YORK, July 25.-Baron Ko-
mura and party arrived at s:45 this
morning. Within half an hour he
was in conference with Minister TAX
ahira at the Waldorf-Astoria. They
will prepare plans for a meeting with
the president and go over the work
ahead of them. Komura probably
will remain in New York about five
days. He is somewhat exhausted by
his flying trip from Japan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
GREAT NORTHERN
WINS VICTORY

LINCOLN, Neb., July 25.-Opposi-
ton has been withdrawn against the
Great Northern building a line across
the Winnebago reservation. This
assures IA connection of the Great
Northern and Burlington systems by
to Lincoln
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
D[ATH VAll[I
l1|h[A Is NOW
At CINCINNATI
(Scripps News Association.)

CINCINNATI. O., July 24.-Walter
Scott. Death Valley miner, arrived
here this afternoon from New York
and registered at the Gibson house.
Tomorrow he will go to Cynthiana,
Ky, to pay his first visit at his old
home since 1887. When he got off
the train Scotty invited everybody to
have a drink, flashing big roll. He
says New York is q four-fiush. He
taught the Gothamites how to give
dollar tips.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
ANNA GLEESON
GOES TO PEN

LONDON, July 25.-Anna Gleason
of Chicago, notorious American
shoplifter was sentenced today to
three years for stealing a $4,000
necklace during the recent sale at
Christie's.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
HUNDRED GASES
OF YELLOW JACK
AT new ORLEANS

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Surgeon
White of the marine hospital service
at New Orleans reports eight deaths
from yellow fever. over a hundred
actual cases now exist in New Or
leans. The health officers at southern
cities will investigate every sus-
picious case
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
fScripps News Association

SAN DIEGO, Cal, July 25.-The
most important statement made yet
as to the cause Of the Bennington
explosion was obtained today from
Machinist A. F. Nelson, the only
survivor in the engine room. 1t will
be remembered that Captain Young
In his report on the trip from Homo
lulu to San Diego made to Admiral
Goodrich said the boilers were not
safe with a pressure exceeding 1870
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
MINERS KILLED BY
DYNAMITE CHARGE
Cscrlpps News Association,

RANFF. N W. T.. July 25.-An ex-
plosion of dynamite in mine here
yesterday wrought havoc to the mine
and annihilated three miners. The
dead: Thomas Smiley, David Thomas
and John Williams.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
MURDERER HANGED

TOWANDA, Pa, July 25.-Bigler
Johnson was hanged this morning for
the murder of his wife and her niece.
Johnson confessed after killing his
victims that he set fire to the house,
burning the bodies.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
JAp5 5TR|kt
R|QHT VINO
Of RUSSIANS
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Assoclat1on.J
ST. PETERSBURG. July 25.-A
private telegram from Manchuria
says 1t is persistently rumored the
Japanese are executing turning
movement about the right wing of
Linevitchs army. The Japanese are
said to be 80 miles inside the Mon
golian frontier.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
MORE YELLOW
JACK FOUND

FORT MORGAN. Ala, July 25.-
Four cases of yellow fever were dis
covered on the steamer Columbia,
which arrived Sunday from Panama.
The vessel was sent TO quarantine.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
KAISER ADVISES
GAR TO PEACE
tscripps News Association, }

BERLIN. July 25.--The foreign
office authorizes the statement that
the kaiser at the conference with tho
car yesterday advised the latter to
conclude peace with Japan. =
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25

been transferred to Alexander Her.
man, who has now brought action for
its recovery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-25
WITTE SAILS
TOMORROW

PARIS, July 25--M. Witte leaves
for the United States tomorrow
morning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22
Lid Screwed Down

One hundred and two jn.tNe
shade at the Joe depot Sunda Y
at 2:20 pm One block from
there. is a well 700 feet deep
aud filed with clear, cool spark
ling minerdi water, a pump is
IL it, a wind mill and gasol e
there, and yet like the
ship-wreCked mariner. water,
water-all-arOnpd anl not a
drop to drink
The lid was on screwed down
and clinched on Che other side,
but we'll be blamed il Jae Folk
had anything TO do with it,
As the water in the tank did
not come within . inches of
overflow pipe, the we'll had been
Il dead 'un for some time Yes
the ground was wet where some
one had thrown water from the
tank with a bucket.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22
Hello Pauper!

o Think OF canal being built
with ''pauper labor and pau
per made" materials by a high
proteCtion-home market-Admin-
istraluu. Has MIR. Rooseve /
returned to the Free Trade ideas
he champloned when at Har-
varG?-Madison Times. Panper-
the duCe. "Pauper," cry 10
line the pockets Of trusts. Does
the Times believe in making
paupers of the American con-
sumers by forcing them to pay
more for American made gurn,
than the Enghsh or Russia -
pay for same goods
Hello, Pauper. When it CONES
to the showdown. American
goods will be used, but not
American prices paid. for the
prices will he like those made
to Egypt, Germany aud Frauc+
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22
What lie look.

You probably remember the
schoolboy who, in composition
on pins, said: Pins have saw d
the lives of many people,
His teacher was astonished
at this statement and asked him
to explain it.
He replied: by people not
swallowing them"
That was not the case with
the man in the following in
cident:
"My dear Mr.. Finnicky
said to his wife, i don't think
those pills l have been taking
have done me much good
" Why you haven't been ia * =
ing any for three weeks
Yes I have; I've swallowed
one three times a day, as direct
ed
You have? Then whv is j.
that there are DIS ma. IF. il
the box as there were 'Hrrr
weeks ago? What box have yUu
been taking them from?'
This one-marked for ME
dear me, John! That is my
shoe button box. '"-Birmiug.
ham Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22
New Postal Law.

''-' '''4't AsN"'
Tive pn,tm .r general has
issued mandatory orders to post
ma Stecs aud Il. employees and
officers of the service to strict
ly enforce fhe Ia " relating to
lotteries, and to withdraw or
exc ude from the mails any news
papers. circulars, pamphlets,
or other publications which con-
tain advertisements Vt lotteries,
gift concerts or similar enter
prises for the distriDutiur of
prizes by To- or chance. or which
contain lists of the prlze- d ward
in pursuances of such schemes.
The terms LOTTERY, gift con-
cert, or similar enterprises, ETC.,
are defined to include guessing
or estimating contests tor prizes,
as well as drawings and raffles
Of every kiud. whether general
or local, whether for private
gain or in aid Of charitable, ed
vocational or religious objects,
and whether the consideration
for chances be money or other
wise. Endless chain" enter
prises designed tor The sale or
disposition Of merchandise or
other things Of value through
the circulation or distribution
of coupons ''tickets," Ger
titicates,' ''iutroductions, and
the like are held to embrace the
elements of lottery, and also
to be fraudulent
The order says. THE post
office department is endeavor-
ing to enforce the anti.Iottery
statutes strictly aud with thor
oughness. All employees charg-
ed with the handling Of mail
matter are therefore expected
to examine such matter, especi-
ally publications, with the
greatest care consistent with
prompt transmission and deliv-
cry and to withdraw or exclude
all sucn as is ascertained to re-
late to lotteries or like enter
prises."
Under this order all publica.
tions of any kind which contain
the above prohibited matter
will be withdrawn from the
mails, not being ua1jao,e 1T
any rate of postage, dud re-
port of the case made to the
department for fu-'1er action
under the fedora ,la.u'as'
The Hr~ntti4 @,rar.y ap.
III - GO pa l,n. 'o : publishing
'r' l~smenu toe or results of
","'er.rs" ca.Iu ted a. CHURCH
lars "r otu,r c,,,l>aaie or re-
iigiOus entertainments as we'll
as uy private concerns.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22
Novel Window Display
Beautiful Woman at Wood Bros, At
tracts Crowd.
The Mi-o-na girl is in town.

The Mi-o-na girl is in town.
You will find her, as hundreds
have already, in Wood Bros,
window.
Mrs. Kern of Cincinnati could
not give personal talk in every
town in the country about the
remarkable cure Mona made
in her care, so beautiful
Autograph reproduction of Mrs.
Kern was made and sent to
Mi-ona agents from Maine to
California.
The Mi-o.na display is one OF
the most novel and expensive
Autographs ever gotten out,
and no one can pass Wood Bros
window without being attract
ed by it. Mrs Kern's rosy
cheeks and plump form are a
striking demonstration of the
perfect health that comes to
those who use Mona, a scien.
tific remedy that regulates di-
gestion, strengthen the nerves,
gives refreshing sleep, and
drives away the "blues.
When you have seen Mrs.
Kern in Wood Bros, window,
go inside and see the strong
guarantee they give with every
so cent box of Mona.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

Mrs. Lum Ira NELL and inter
esting daughter, Miss Maggie.
have returned from Kansas
City and will again make this
corner of Gods garden their
home. Their many friends are
glad of their return.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

John Wanamaker, referring
recently to the advantages of
advertising says:
"rhe GOOD. sensible merchants
sticks to his proposition through.
out the year, never wlthdra wing
his announcement but constant
ly pounding away at the public
There is one way to advertise
and that is to hammer your
name, your location, your bust,
ness, so constantly, so persist
emily, so thoroughly, into the
peoples heads that if they walk
ed in their sleep they would con-
stantly turn their faces towards
your store, The newspaper is
your best friend, 1t helps To
build up the town or community
that supports you.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

Elmer Evans has returned
from Galesburg, ILL.,, to good
Old Mizzu and he has learned
Missouri is a good place to
come from, but a better place
to return to.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22
Eight 10 Three

Is the song sung by the MOI e.
roe colored team when it cross
ed bats with the Rannibat team
on the diamond at the Fair
Grounds Friday afternoon.
The Afro Americans of Mon
roe, sure enough play ball.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

William Phillips of near Cen
ter was in the city the latter
part OF last week. If you wish
to hear fairy story or listen
to vivid pipe dream inst
''meet.up'-with Will.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

WANTED BY CHICAGO MANUFACTURE.
ING House, person of trustwo .thi less and
somewhat familiar with 10 nj territory as as
sistaut IN branch Office. Salary SIS paid
weekly Pecmaue' t p sutton No investment
required. Business established Previous
experience not essential - engaging. d.
dress Managing Branches 32} Dea born ST.
Chicago. rs.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

Thomas Mudd and family, OF
Hume well, came over Satur-
day, for a visit with their kins.
people.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

We hereby acknowledge that
we owe Col. A. B Warner ten
thousand apologies for not
chronicling his departure and
arrival last week. He went to
Palmyra and visited his admir-
ing friends in that thriving burg.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

e. o. Hallock, one of Uncle
Sans mail boys, spent the lat
ter part of last week in the city
with relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

After spending several
months in California, Miss
Lucy Hampton returned home
Friday morning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22
Special Home>Seekers Tickets
Special Summer Tourist Tickets
To Summer Resorts, on sale June l
to September 30, inclusive.

ASbury Park. n. J. June 30 and 30. July
l and ,. Account n. h. A. meeting.
Baltimore, Md. July to 10. Account
Christian Endeavor meeting.
Buffalo, N. Y. July :, s and 9. Account
Elks' Convention.
Denver, Col June 30 to July 4. Ac-
count Epworth League convention.
Denver, Col August II and Is. Ac-
court Eagles convention.
PittSburg, Pa August q to 2G. Ac-
count X. of p. convention (colored)
Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Nay % to September 30. Account
Lewis and Clark Exposition and
various conventions.
For further information inquire of
your nearest ticket agent, or address
H. E. WATTS, P. & T. A.,
Moberly, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

Miss Masglr L. TramelI spent
the latter part of last week
With Ely friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

W T. Tuley, of Palmyra
and W. A, Willis, of CarrolI,ou
were the guests OF George w
Tooley, Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

John Green and wife were
Hannlnal visitors Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Houza
and Miss Edith Barton wera
Quincy visitors Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-29
PRESIDENT TO VISIT ANNAPOLIS.
And to Make an Important Speech in Phila-
delphia Monday Evening.

Washington Jan. 2S.-President Roosevelt VIII at
tend the graduation exercises OF this years class
at the Naval Academy at Annapolis Monday.
Captain Willard II. Brownson. superintendent Of
the academy called at the White House to-day 20
make final arrangements for the Presidents
cepton. The President and his party will leave
here Monday morning at $50 o'clock They will
go to Annapolis a special train the Penn
sylvania Railroad. Arriving there about lo:S
o'clock. the President. with Secretary Loeb ana
others. will be driven directly to the academy,
where the President will be received by the entire
battalion of midshipmen. The graduation exercises
will be held IN the academy chapel The President
Will deliver brief address at the exercises.
Secretary Morton, Secretary Taft and some OF
the officials of the Navy Department also will at
tend the exercises, going to Annapolis by another
train At the close of the exercises the President
Secretaries Morton and Taft, Secretary Loeb and
other guests will be entertained at luncheon by
SupeGntendent Brownson.
The President and his party will leave Annapolis
at 3 y. m. for Philadelphia, where in the evening
President Roosevelt viii be the guest of honor at
a dinner be given by the Union League. He will
the dinner the President will return to the special
train, which is scheduled to arrive IN Washington
about O'Clock Tuesday morning.
The President has appointed Colonel W. R Nell
son, Editor Of THE Kansas City Star" a member
of the Board Of Visitors to the Naval Academy at
Annapolis for the present year. General Felix
Agnus, of Baltimore, has declined similar ap-
pointrnent, as he win be absent from this country
when the board makes its annual visit to the
academy.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-29
CATTLE RAIsERs COMPLAIN.
Want Interstate Commerce Commission EN-
powered to Fix Railroad Rates.

Washington Jan. 2s-Murdo Mckenzie, cattle
raiser of Colorado and Texas. complained before the
Senate Committee Interstate Commerce to-day
of inequalities determinations and poor service on
the part Of the railroads IN the transportation OF
cattle He cited instances of delays in shipment to
the markets. saying that such delays often meant
the loss Of e dollar head. He admitted that the
shippers had protection under existing law. but
said that in most the cost of legal proceed
ngs would be greater than the value Of the stock.
He said the cattle men want power given TO the
Interstate Commerce Commission not only TO fix
rates but to regulate the character Of service.
Judge S. H. CoWan. representing the Southwestern
cattle men, took up the question Of railroad rates on
cattle shipments He said that there had been gen.
eral increase since 1888, the average increase In
shipments from Texas points being s4 cents a
hundred pounds.
Asked by Senator Elkins as to whether there had
been corresponding increase in the price OF beef
the witness replied: To the man who buys beef
there has been increase. but to the man who
sells there has been decline" He urged that a
commission would be just as competent to adjust
rates the railroad traffic men, because the
data on which rates must be based were avail
able to man as 10 another
But suggested Senator Elkins, the consolida-
To this Judge CoWan assented heartily, saying
that the point of his contention. He said that
through it's decisions the Supreme Court of the
United States had practically repealed the third and
fourth sections Of the Interstate Commerce law re-
latilg to preferences.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-29
W. D. MURPHY MAY SUCCEED KEEP
New-YOrk Man Likely to Be Made an As
sistant Secretary of the Treasury.
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU /

Washington. Jan. 2S.-WiIam D. Murphy Of
New-York, who has been frequently mentioned as
the probable successor of Assistant Secretary Arm
strong OF the Treasury, called at the White House
this afternoon and talked with President Roosevelt
about the place. Later he visited the Treasury
Department and had chat with Secretary Shaw
Il think you safe In saying that will not bs
Mr. ARMSTRONG; successor" said Mr. Murphy after
his interview with the Secretary II am of the
opinion that man is needed who possesses tech
meal knowledge of the customs business. That
do not lay any claim to- While. If were to try I
might make very good collector of customs
have my doubts about 1t, for I have never tried
my hand at gathering in duties for eighty million
people. have had very cordial talk with Secre-
tary Shaw and before that with the President
but. after looking at all sides OF the case am con-
vinced that am not the man needed in the place"
Secretary Shaw intimated later in the day that
Mr.. Murphy might be appointed an assistant secre-
tary in the department. II he did not care to
accept the place held by Mr. Armstrong There
is possibility that Assistant Secretary c. H Keep
may be transferred to Mr. Armstrong; place which
would leave vacancy more to Mr.. Murphys taste
II this is done. IL is more than probable that Mr.
Murphy will enter the department
The problem of filing the vacancies in the Treas
ury Department is giving both President Roose-
velt and Secretary Shaw considerable concern
There are any number of men who want the places
and any number of others who would make good
officials. But, rule tho men who want the
places are not the ones the President and the Sec
retary would choose. while. on the other hand the
men they believe would I'LL the bin are now at the
head of large financial enterprises and would not
take the herths in the department for twice the
salaries they pay
There is a probability that within the next few
months change win be made in the Treasurership
OF the United States Ellis H. Roherts the Treas
urer Is said to be slated for retirement IF he
leaves the place he has held for long Secretary
Shaw would be inclined to I'LL the vacancy BY the
appointment Of Mr.. Keep whose ability peculiarly
hts him Tor the duties Of the post. II Mr.. Keep
Is Is named & to REPLACE Mr.. Armstrong. however. Mr.
Shaw M would MD be Obliged to hunt UP another good
Another place which win probably be vacant in
the near future is tat of Commissioner of Patents
now held by Frederick l. Allen OF NeW-YorLT If is
unueistood that MI Allen does not seek reappoint-
meht and there Is a movement foot 10 secure
the pFomQuon or his present assistant Edward r
Moore. MI Moore Is said to have the cordial in
a number OF influential members of both houses OF
New-York tribune., 1905-01-29
FLOOD OF ALIENS.
Immense Increase in Immigration n
December.

Washington. Jan. 2s.--An immsnse and almost
startling increase in immigration is shown by
the figures for December. which have been oom-
piled by Commissioner General Sargent The
increase IN the number of immigrants from
Russia and Austria-Hungary Is particularly
noteworthy. and that from Russia is considered
especially significant In December. 10O2, the
number of immigrants arriving from Russia
was 10.0S4; IN December. 1908, 1O.431. and In
December. 1904. 1892. Compared with De-
cember. 1902 last month shows an increase Of
81 per cen. immigration from Russia. The
immigratic Austria-Hungary In Decem-
her shows an increase OF 12,73S over that OF
December 1908, aggregating 2S,43S. From the
whole of Europe the immigration last December
was 5S.926. an increase Of 11oIS over December
a year ago.
The figures for last December are regarded by
officials as remarkable, S usually immigration
IN December. January and February is COM
paratively light. Mr.. Sargent points out that If
the total immigration from all countries, which
in December aggregated g. 1872 should be main
tained throughout the year, together with the
natural increase TO be expected in March, April.
May and June, the present fiscal year will show
the heaviest immigration in the history Of the
country.