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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Desperate Holdup Gang.

Scranton, Pa, (SpeciaD One of the
boldest holdups and robberies in this
county took place when seven men blew
up the safe and wrecked the building at
the Dickson City postohice, securing $500
worth of stamps and a small amount of
money. Just as they were about to enter
the building three men came along and
were held up by the robbers and COM
PEELED to witness the robbery, A man
coming upstairs, looking out of the win
dow was told TO keep quiet or they would
blow his head off.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06

Algeciras (By Cable) AFTER plen-
airy session lasting until 6 o'clock P. NJ,
the conference on Moroccan reforms
registered a complete accord and ap-
pointed committee to embody this &C
cord in formal protocol The con-
summation of the work in the conference
was announced in the following official
communication
The conference has terminated its
labors and accord is established upon
all points. 1t has adopted definite
text for the remaining articles concern
ing the state bank and customs. The
final article, regulating the distribution
of police at ports, is adopted from the
Russian draft.
By it Franceswill policce four Atlantic
ports-Mogador, Safi, Magazan and
Rabat-and Spain two-Tetuan and La
rache. France and Spain together will
police Tangier and Casablanca, subject
to an Inspector of police The Dutch
delegate announced that his government
declined to appoint an officer. The con-
ference has appointed a special committee
This committee will meet Monday to
CoiiSluci lie HIldl ioIAldHtiCS VI tHC PAO-
tocol.
The duration of this police agreement
was fixed at five years.
The settlement of the question of the
State Bank of Morocco gives France
three shares, including those of the
French syndicate The other nations
have one share Four bank supervisors
will be appointed by the Bank of Eng
land, the Bank of France, the Imperial
Bank of Germany and the Bank of
Spain.
Mr.. White, the American delegate, is
of &the opinion that the result is a SAT-
isfactory one, not only because the inn
mediate future of Morocco is secured,
but because the manner of the settlement
is satisfactory both to France and Ger
many and removes the causes for fric-
ton and restores international relations
to normal. The principles for which
Germany insisted, the integrity of Moroc
CO and equal commercial and economic
rights there, Mr.. White thought, were
recognized, while the special position
claimed by France also was acknowl-
edged.
Others of the leading delegates con-
firm Mr.. Whites opinion and emphasize
the good effect the result should have
on the European situation They say
that the agreement was in no small meas
ure due to the efficacy of the meditation
on the part of the United Statets through
its chief representatives.
With reference to the effect of the
conference on Morocco the delegates
were reserved in their opinion They
admitted, however, that the operation of
real reforms will be impossible without
the good will and sanction of the Sultan
and his advisers, and for that reason the
last act of the conference will be to
authorize that the reform program as
adopted be submitted to the Sultan by
Chevalier Malmusi, the Italian minister
to Morocco, who is dean of the diplo-
matte corps at Tangier, with the intina-
ton that it is the unanimous wish of the
powers that it be put into operation inn
mediately.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Killed By HsIf.BrOtber.

Baxley, Ca, (SpeciaD Reports have
just reached here of the killing 0f ]. G.
Sapp, by his half-brother, John Miles,
well-known turpentine operator, about
four miles from this place Sapp and
Miles had some trouble about renting
house They met and became involved
in dispute over the matter. 1t is said
Sapp drew his knife and started. toward
Miles, whereupon Miles struck him with
fence rail, inhicting fatal injuries. Both
have wives and large families
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
colonel corner,s sudden Death.

Chicago, (SpeciaD. Col. freeman
Conner, of Valparaiso, Ind, retired
army officer, was found dead in Forty
third Street. Apparently he died from
heart disease. Colonel Conner and his
wife attended a wedding. When the
guests were preparing to leave Colonel
Conner mentioned that he was not feel
ing we'll, and that he would order a car
rage. Thinking the fresh air might ben
eft him, he decided to walk to the livery
stable, and was not seen again alive.
Colonel Conner was 10 years old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Blew Fireman Out Of Cab.

Cleveland, O., (SpecialD - While a
westbound Lake Shore freight train was
speeding along near Amherst, o., the
crown sheet of the locomotive exploded
and blew the fireman and head brakeman
out of the cab. They were badly scalded
and otherwise injured, and the fireman,
A. c. Stage, of Toledo, probably will
die
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Tried TO Blow up Officers.

Wheeling, w. Va. (Special) Pennsyl-
wanna police arrested William Stone, al
legged to be one of the most desperate
eracksmen in the United States. He was
overpowered in the home of his mother
in-law at Benwood A sensational fea-
ture of his capture was his effort 10 ex-
plode half-pint bottle of nitroglycerin
he had in his pocket. He would. have
blown himself and the officers 10 pieces
had they not seen the mans efforts
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Dowle is Ousted.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-At a meeting of
5000 adherents of the Christian Catholic
Church at Zion City, of which John
Alexander Dowie is the founder and first
apostle, Dowie's authority was repudiated
and William Glenn Voliva, who for
sometime has been conducting the affairs
of the church, elected in his stead. Mrs.
Dowie also repudiated her husband and
their son, Clarence Dowie, cast his lot
with his mother and the new leader,
Vnliva
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Cruise Of the Roosevelts.

Mrs Roosevelt accompanied by her
children-Ethel, Archie and Quentin
the children's governess and Mrs. Roose-
veh's maid, left Washington for Fer
nandina, Fla, on the Florida Limited
over the Southern Railway. At Fernan-
dina they will board the Mayhower for
a cruise of about 10 days in West India
waters. Mrs Roosevelt is taking the
trip for the purpose of securing rest,
and does not expect to be entertained by
the people either in Cuba or Porto Rico.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
NOT ONE UNION
MINER AT WORK
Complete Suspension in the Anthracite
Field.
STILL HOPE FOR A WAY OUT.
MitcEeIPs Order for the Suspension OF
Works 0beyedto the Letter---Neariy 10000
Men In the Anthracite Field Are Idle
NO Disorder and No Work for the
Pickets.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, (Special)-The, or
der suspending work in the anthracite
region issued by President Mitchell, OF
the Mineworkers' Union was unani-
mously obeyed by the union men Monday
morning, all the collieries being shut
down and only the steam-makers, engl-
neers and pump-runners, whose duty IS
to keep the mines free from water, were
at work The union officials estimate
the number of men idle in each district
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Mrs. Roosevelt in Havana.

Havana, (Special). = Mrs Roosevelt
and her children, in company with Minis
ter Morgan and Secretary Steinhart, who
had called on Mrs. Roosevelt on board
the Mayhower, visited President Palma
at the palace. Subsequently the party,
with the exception of Mr.. Morgan, took
walk on Obispo Street, one of the prin-
cipal business thoroughfares of the city,
going as far as the Prado.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Confirmed By the Senate.

The Senate in executive session con-
fr1ned the following nominations:
George Eugene Eager, Illinois. consul
at Barmen, Germany; James w. John
son, New York, consul at Puerto Cabel-
10, Venezuela; James E. B. Stuart, coll
lector of customs, district of Newport
News, Va; Walter B. Hill, New Hamp-
shire, Indian inspector Irrigation en-
gineer).
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
Stand ard OH Abandons Fight.

Richmond. Va, (Speciap 1.-THE long
drawn-out fight between the Standard
Oil and the American Can Companies
and the State Corporation Commission
against the payment of the tax of $5o3,
respectively, imposed by the commission
for the privilege of doing business in Vir-
ginia, came to summary end, when both
concerns abandoned the fight and sub
mitted checks for the amounts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
POWERS AGREE
AS TO MOROCCO
Great Conference Ends With Peace
Assured.
AND FRANCE COMES OUT AHEAD.
ambassador White, the American Delegate, Says
the Settlement Is Satisfactory TO Both France
and Germany Important Changes In Euro.
pean Politics Developed by the Conference
Triple Alliance Virtually Ended.
POLITICAL EFFECT.

France a winner over Ger
many in the great international
game.
She secures free hand in
four Atlantic ports of Morocco
for five years.
She gets three shares in the
Morocco State Bank TO each
other nations one.
Reconciliation between France
and Germany indefinitely de-
layed.
Germany brought to recog-
nize that Austria is her only
friend in Europe.
Italy in secret agreement with
France and the Triple Alliance
virtually ended.
Germany claims to have Sc
cured equal trade in Morocco
and to have checked French po-
litical designs.
The powers generally regard
the Anglo-French agreement as
guarantee of international
peace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
JEROME TAKES ANOTHER TACK
He Now Asks Ter a Special Grand
Jury.

New York, !(Specia) District At
torney Jerome made new move in the
insurance situation. He applied in per-
son to Justice Downing in the criminal
branch of the Supreme Court, for
special panel of grand Jurors to be
sworn in in May.
This new jury, Mr. Jerome announc-
ed, would investigate the disclosures
made by the Armstrong Committee.
What judge will be sitting in Fart
of General Sessions during May?"
asked Justice Downing. The judge in
Part receives the reports of the grand
jury and charges that body. Judge
Foster" replied Jerome. Justice Dow
ling thought moment and then said ne
would take the matter under advise
ment and give decision later. Mr..
Jerome said that he made the applica-
ton after having consulted with JUS
tice O'Gornan, who will be settling in
April, and Justice Scott who will have
the criminal branch during the May
term.
Justice Bowling asked if the jury was
to take up nothing but insurance matters.
WI JClOHlS doSuiOd Hill thot e",S
would be the only duty, but added IT
was not necessary to mention that IN
the order
Mr.. Jerome's action was partly dae,
it is understood, to the fact that Matthew
c. Fleming, who assisted Charles f.
Hughes in the Armstrong Committees
investigation, has returned from va
cation and is about ready to go on as
the District Attorneys aid.
Albany, N. Y, (Specia1) The As
sembly passed unanimously the bill OF
the Armstrong insurance investigating
comittee, which postpones until Novem-
Der IS the annual elections of directors
and trustees of the New York Life, Mutual
and New York Mutual Reserve of New
York and Security Mutual of Binghamton
and terminates ON that date the tenure OF
Office of all present directors and trustees
and prescribes that at the election OF
their successors no proxy shall be valid
if executed prior to September IS.
The bill, which passed the Senate by
unanimous vote, in the Assembly was sub
stituted for the identical Assembly meas
ure on the order of third reading. By
this means it gained a place on the As
selnb1y calendar. The bill now goes to
the Governor in time for him to make
law in time to postpone the election of
the New York Life, which otherwise
would be held April g. No doubt OF his
prompt approval is entertained.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06
The Betsy Ross House.

Chairman Bartholdt, of the House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, was told by John Quincy
Adams, of Philadelphia, that the latter
desired to give the government the Betsy
Ross home in Philadelphia, and that a
bill would be introduced to that end
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-04-06


M. Bolkovadze, a prominent Georgian
writer, charges that Russian soldiers
are ruthlessly violating the Georgian
women and children.
Thirty thousand striking French min
ers are engaging in riotous demonstra-
tons and a thousand more troops have
been ordered to Lens
Throughout the Moroccan conference,
Germany has been forced to recognize
that it has not friend in Europe eX-
cepting Austria.
Many Jewish families are leaving Kieff
and other paris of Russia, frightened by
rumors of massacre at Easter.
The ministry of Natal colony has with
drawn its resignation, which was due
to the interference by the British col
onial government.
The German minister OF Public Works
General Won Budde, is reported to be
dying OF cancer.
Driven to cannibalism by starvation,
members of the Yukahir tribe, on the
Chukchis Peninsula, at the extremity OF
Asia, have been eating the bodies OF their
own children or others of their families
who died of starvation Others killed
the members OF their families and COM
mitted suicide.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15

No matter how well they are cared
for or how carefully they are fed,
young ducks will not thrive unless
they are supplied with plenty of coarse
sand or fine grit. This they need to
assist them to digest their food, and
without it they will literally starve to
death in the midst of plenty. Unlike
chicks, they will not obtain sufficient
supply from hoppers or grit boxes, nor
will they pick it up from the floor OF
their pen. 1t must, therefore, be furn'
ished in their food.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15
How to Cultivate Peonies.

E1OW W ShitiNdhS SOi'SS'
This subject should naturally be of
much interest to the women of the
coast for this section is particularly
we'll adapted to their growth. Peonies
are among the most common and best
herbaceous perennials, being hardy,
easily grown and furnishing a profus-
ion of beautiful flowers. They are
natives of Europe and Asia, only one
species, P. Brownii, being found in
North America, and this on the Pa
cific coast. The peony is seldom at
tackled by insect, animal or fungous
diseases, and being hardy 1t needs no
covering, except in rare cases. Inc
single Towering sorts are not SO popu-
lar as the double, as they do not keep
so long when cut and fade more QUICK
lv than the double on the plant When
a plant has been set out right and re-
ceives the proper care and treatment
il will often bloom and do well for
twenty years During blooming time
an inconspicuous wire support should
be used, as the weight of the tops
often bends down the stem.
Peonies will grow in all kinds OF
soils, but do best in a deep, rich and
rather moist soil. A clay subsoil, well
drained, is good for the boomers, but
the tubers ramify more in a lighter
soil if it is to be propagated. Ihey
are gross feeders and need rich ma
nure worked into the soil-some claim
ing COW manure is the best, while
others say horse manure. Till the
soil well and top-dress annually IN
November, and fork it into the soil IN
spring. Liquid manure, If applied
when the plants are being set, is ex-
cellent The plants need lots OF water
To propagate by seed is a $40"
method, division of roots being the
best way to propagate. Lift and
divide any time from August 18th
until spring. The best time is said
to be in the early fall, as the
cut surface will callOus over and
form new rootlets before frost sets
in. Take large stool and divide with
an eye to each tuber. When digging
I'D the bunch of roots be sure you
get every root, for any left will make
stray shoots and send up plants in
irregular places where you do not
want them. Set the crowns about two
inches below the surface and keep
we'll titled when the plants are up. In
transplanting it is a good idea to re-
move all old earth and substitute fresh
earth.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15

The peonies were large, perfect, red
specimens, and we are not surprised
that Mrs. Burtenshaw should take
great pride in them; any one who likes
flowers would be proud of her success
in raising such fine ones. Mrs. Bur
tenshaw says she uses horse manure
for her peony garden, and in February
she digs up the ground around them
and puts old leaves or straw over
them
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15

Mrs. Burtenshaws Fine Peonies.
A trio of the finest peonies we have
seen in a long time reached the eoltor
of The Ranch last week from the
flower garden of Mrs. H. nj. Burten'
shaw, of Maple Valley, together with
some sweet peas and other flowers.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15
HousrKEEpERS ATTENTION

success Egg Preservative keeps eggs fresh
tor two years /; new process Results guar
auteed Test 1t now COMPLETE OR4-
ULA. 10c Send today. EUGENE d.
OIIFR Dept P. Burns. Ore.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15
Don't Make Garden in a Day.
IT C. Whitten)

Ct. G. Whitten)
If the garden is planted all in day,
to get the disagreeable job out OF the
way, it is probable that only one or
two species of plants will do their
best. Some will have been planted
too early and others too late.
For best results in garden making
each kind of plant should be put out
at the time when conditions are best
suited to it. Lawn grass seed, sweet
peas, parsnips, onions, spinach and
some other species should be planted
as soon as the soil can be worked in
spring. Seeds Of all these will ger
inmate, and even make stronger
growth, when the soil is only few
degrees above freezing. If it freezes
more or less on cold nights after they
are planted no harm is usually done.
Other plants, like nasturtiums, can
dytuft, beets, potatoes, carrots, ETC.,
have a larger heat requirement and
should be planted in mid spring, or at
least later than the first mentioned
list. They will not endure we'll ii put
out on the first days when the ground
begins to thaw out, but they should
be planted before the soil gets very
warm.
Corn. beans, melons, cucumbers, to-
matoes and many others require Q
warm soil and time will be gained IL
they are not planted until the SOIL IS
we'll warmed up to a considerable
depth. If put out too early, the seeds
are liable to decay in the SOIL Even
if the plants do grow they will become
stunted by the cold and will not de-
yelop into good plants. 1t saves time
to nlant these warmth-loving kinds
after the soil is warm.
Some species need a great deal OF
heat. These are lima beans, okra or
gumbo, egg plants, and some others.
They should be the last vegetables
planted. Still other species should De
planted at intervals so as to get
succession of vegetables for the table.
Most kinds which grow quickly may
be planted in succession. Radlshes'
beets, lettuce, peas, and many others
are best only when they are tender
and succulent. Seeds of these may be
planted every three weeks for time,
so as to have them tender during the
first half of the season.
No date can be mentioned for plant
ing the different sorts. Seasons oil
fer. 1t may be warmer one year on
the first of April than it is two weeks
later another year. If one will watch
the starting of leaves and flowers on
early species of trees and shrubs, he
can get an index as to the time TO
plant. To plant sweet peas when the
willow catkins are coming out IS
good rule and similar comparisons
may be made for other plants. Ihls
is accurate, for the willows start, not
on given day in March, but When
they have received heat enough TO
grow we'll
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15
HOUSEHOLD

Contributions for this department are
invited from all the women readers OF
The Ranch. Subjects of interest to the
rural people are especially desired.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15

The Importance of good wire screens
to every window in the house, or at
least to every window that is ever to
be open during the warm summer
months, is not fully realized by every
one. Good full size frames and screens
can be made to order for price from
81 to $1.25 each, and with good care
in handling twice year they should
last several years. Do not let the car
penter nail them to the window frame,
but use long thin screws, and mark
each screen frame SO it will go over
the same window next season. Once
set it is to stay undisturbed till cold
weather comes.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-05-15

At this time of year the house plants
should have plenty of fresh air. Open
the doors and the windows, and fill the
rooms with oxygen and see now tne
plants will thrive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-13
MORE COMFORT THAN EVER.

On Sunday, December l7th, the Den.
yer a Rio Grande railroad will inaugur.
ate q daily line Of standard and tour
ist sleeping cars between Denyer and
Los Angeles In connection with the new
Clark road. Both cars win leave Den.
yer daily at $50 a. m, and arrive st
Salt Lake City at l;s5 p. m. the neat
dog. At this point the ears viii bs
hsld over until midnight. thus allow
Ing through passengers the privilege Of
. stop-over Of ten hours and . half In
Salt Lake City. EAstbound, these cars
win leave Los Angeles at p. m, and
arrive at Salt Lake City at $50 o m,
second morning where they win rssnain
over until $3.50 p. m, thence 10 Deav9
where they win arrive At l:2o the fo,.
lowing afternoon. This stop-over at
Salt Lake City Of the regular Iine Of
sleeping cars promises 10 BE- sa at.
sssctive feature for tnnscontinntsl
travellers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-13
Sheep and Hoss.

sheep aud hogs are In good demand
anS the present high price. rather In
tli,ls 10 an advance. shrepraiscrs are
nod willing To let their stock 20 to the
slaughter house. because wool promises
to bring good price In the spring.
liogA are high priced because there are
practically none IN the northwest ~ for
pork. aud stocks must be replcnished
from the Eastern hog'raising center a.
tho season progresses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-13

Tropical friits-fsmons, fancy. e&fej
shois, 400 per boz; oranges. s2.soe8
500, bananas. 90 Per ibI pinapples,
s5.bo@s,.jo per doE.
Potatoes-Per sack, o5@7se, car lots,
country, jobbers' prices. 75@sSc, per
LOO ibs,i turnIps 75@goe sacki cab.
bages, per pound iGsiici celery. dozen.
7s@ s5eI onions. sl.o5@i.lO. In country,
jobbers' prices. ti.so@l.5oi cueumbers,
bon, 5oei beets u per sack, carrots 7oeI
per saekI garlic. loci ssg plant. lsc pei
pound, sweet potatoes. 2@eici red pep
psrs. zoo poundi ho,houss lettuce. ssc
dozen. California vegetables-Green
beans. ioe pound, green peas, Zoe;
sprouts. 30, radishes, 2Sc dozen bunches,
Chils peppers. sl.as boz, tomatoes, ti.aS
boxi head lettuce. a5c doz., artichokss,
Toe doE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-13

Fresh msats-veai. small, 7@7ic,
large, sl@sc, pork, si@Te; besf,
bulls. i.2@2ci cows. s@<c, steers,
4 1905 l.2cj mutton. 7@7 l-2c, lambs,
7 i.2Bsc.
0ystsn-shoaiwater bay. per gallon,
t2.2s, per sack. 1915 net, Olympia, per
sack. $685. Eastern trsnsplanted si.so
per 100 Ibs.
Clams-Hardshell per boz, s2.0o, razor
clans. $500 Per box.
Fish-crabs, per dozen. $50; Shosl.
water bay oysters, per sack s4.oe. gal.
Ion, s2.25; halibut, 6ic, black
o., bass, per n. IL i.2c, herring, Be-;
founders. Sci catfish. Sc, Holsters. per
n, ls i.se; silver smelt, &C., shrimp,
iec, perch, Sc; sturgeon. Set siiverside,
o., ses trout. II i-2e; black bass. so0
sss, YsquiaA chinook salmon. &C.,
Grain bag-CaicuttA and domestic.
Z i.se.
wool--vslley. es@97 i.se, Eastern
Oregon, is@20c.
Tallow-Prime, per n, s@s 3-tc; No.
Q and grease, s02 l.se.