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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
WILL PUT DOWN ANY DISORDER.
Uncle Sans Warning to the Panamaians-
Not Confined TO Zone.

Washington, D. c., (SpeciaD In
quiry as to the meaning and scope OF
the letter delivered by Governor Magoon
to the Panamaian government relative
to the use of American troops on the
isthmus in case of trouble develops the
following state of facts:
%Some months ago representative
of the so-called Liberal party in Pana-
ma addressed an inquiry to Governor
Magoon as to the attitude of the Ameri-
can government in case a rebellion
should be inaugurated on the isthmus.
The inquiry was referred to Secretary
Root, and answer was made that in
such case the American government
would be bound by its treaty rights and
obligations; that it would, permit no
disturbance within the Canal Zone nor
in the city of Panama or Colon.
THE government of Panama was i'm
PEELED to ask what limitations would be
placed upon the activity of our troops
in case of revolution, and it is to this
inquiry that Governor Magoon has just
replied. Secretary Root informed the
Governor that in his judgment the
ground was covered by his first letter
as to the general proposition, and that
the second question submitted was rath-
er a military one, wherefore he had
referred it to Secretary Taft.
Secretary Taft in his letter in sub
stance told the Panama government that
the American military would take any
step it deemed necessary, even outside
the zone, to prevent operations that
might threaten the peace of the zone
and the cities of Colon and Panama. In
this view the organization of rebel
army near the zone which might have
for its ultimate purpose an attack upon
the cities named would be promptly dis
sipated by the American troops"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
A FIRE PANIC
AT A CIRCUS
Many Women and Children TrampIed
ia Stampede.
NO ONE KILLED, BUT SEVERAL INJURED
Explosion Of a Tank Of Gasoline Sets The
Big Canvas Ab'aze, and Two Thousand
Spectators Have More Excitement Than
They BargaIued FOr-flOwIs Of Wild AMI
mails Add to General Panic.

Mount Vernon, N. Y, (SpeciaD A
panic was created among 1000 people
who were crowded in the big tent of F..
A. Robbins circus, which was giving
an exhibition at New Rochelle, when a
gasoline tank used to furnish light for
the tent exploded and the big canvas
covering caught fire.
Women and children were trampled
upon and many had their clothes torn
off in the stampede of the spectators who
made a dash for the exits Luckily no
one was seriously hurt.
Just as Mile. Reynal was preparing to
make the dip of death leap" and while
she was being pulled up a high incline, a
rope caught on the gasoline tank on the
main tentpole and it fell to the ground
and exploded, scattering burning gasoline
all over the ring. The tights of some OF
the performers caught fire, and they had
to help each other to extinguish the
flames.
Men, women and children in the au-
dience screamed in terror, and then a
wild stampede ensued. Women and chill
dren were knocked down in the rush.
To add to the confusion, the bears,
lions and elephants set up howl, and
then the tent caught fire. The people all
made rush for the main entrance, and
the police had to use their night-sticks
to save women from being crushed to
death in the jam. In order to escape
from the burning tent the side canvas
coverings were pulled down, and this
made an exit for the crowd. The New
Rochelle fire department was called out
and the fire was put out
During the excitement the circus hands
managed to get all the animal wagons
to place of safety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
COUNTRY grows BETTER.
Crime Of Every Sort is Steadily Decreasing.
Expert Tells Charities Conference.

Philadelphia, (Special).-Murder and
crime of every sort are steadily decreas-
ing i'll this country in proportion to the
increasing population. Real statistics
show this to be true and reports to the
contrary, based on so-called statistics are
misleading, Misrepresentation, mere twad-
die and positively immoral.
This was the substance of point
made at the Conference of Charities and
Corrections in Horticultural Hall during
an address on Statistics" made by F.
H. Mines, former assistant Director of
the Cencus at Washington, and the
speaker found many in the audience
who, basing their knowledge on their
own Investigations, agreed with him that
such reports were the fabrications of
alarnists.
And after this statement of Mr.. Mines
came one equally startling from the lips
of F. B. Sanborn, of Massachusetts,
former president of the Charity Confer
ence, that insanity is on the increase in
this country
Mr.. Mines has made statistics life
study and his manner showed plainly
that he knew whereof he spoke.
II wish to say, on my reputation
as a statistician," he said, "tlrat the
popular impression that crime is increas-
ing in this or any other country, out
OF proportion to the population, receives
no statistical confederation whatever.
The truth, so far as can find, is that
crime is steadily decreasing all over
this country. Reports to the contrary
are mere twaddle and Misrepresentation
and I don't know statistician who
believes in them"
And then to show the inaccuracy of
many such reports the speaker laughing
ly added:
"a recent report from Washington said
that 900 per cent of the Turkish popu-
lation of that city was addicted to
drunkenness. On investigation it was
found that there was only one Turk in
Washington, and he had been drunk
three times"
Directly after Mr.. Mines optimistic
sentiments came the remark from Mr..
Sanborn that insanity is on the increase.
Furthermore, he said, people who are
interested in this great branch of charity
are greatly handicapped in fighting exist
ing evils because of their inability to
collect statistical information of a COM
plete and trustworthy character.
eve can't get at the figures" he said
eff the keepers of insane asylums won't
tell us how many of their patients re-
cover, how are we going to know what
progress we are n1aking?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
SANTO DOMINGO REVOLT.
An Expedition Being organized In Porto

Washington, D. c. (Special Reports
have reached the State Department of
the organization of another revolutionary
movement directed against the Govern
ment of President Caceres. of Santo Do
n1ingo. 1t is understood that the Island
of Porto Rico is the base of operations
ard former Presidents Morales and Jim
inez are supposed to be the leaders of the
movement.
Instructions have been sent to the In
sular Governor of Porto Rico to take
steps to carry out the neutrality laws,
which would prevent the organization
and departure of any hostile expedition.
The American warships surrounding the
Island of Santo Domingo will also be
instructed to prevent any landing of hos
tile forces.
The Navy Department cabled Rear
Admiral Dunlap, commandant of the
naval station at San Juan, and Comman-
der Waller, commandant of the naval
station at Culebra, to cooperate with
the island authorities of Porto Rico in
preserving neutrality
Commander Switzerland, in command
of the squadron in Dominican waters,
was advised of the report. His instruc-
tons are said to be sufficient for action
in preventing the landing of flibuster-
ing party at Santo Domingo from Porto
Rico
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Diplomatic Appropriation Bill.

Washington, D. c. (Specia). = The
Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation
Bill was practically completed by the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The measure carries total of S., 100000
1t makes the first appropriation for an
ambassador to Japan, the amount be-
ing $I7,5oo. The salary of the minister
to Norway, for which Third Assistant
Secretary of State Peirce has been slat-
ed, was fixed at $500, instead Of $Io,-
600 as recommended by the State De-
partment. Mileage for the diplomatic
service was fixed at five cents a mile, to
be paid officers of the service in going
to and from their posts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
DOwIE AND y0LIvA AGREE.
Zion City to Be Conducted By Committee of
Three.

Chicago, (SpeciaD .-John Alexander
Dowie and Wilbur G. Voliva reached an
agreement in court upon the proposition
for mutual representation in the manage
ment of financial affairs at Zion City,
The Dowie forces appointed John A.
Lewis, while Voliva named Alexander
Granger. The third member of the
committee is. still to be chosen.
The proceedings in court were brief,
the attorneys merely announcing to Judge
Wright that they had agreed upon
the proposition to allow the city
to be controlled by a committee of
three Judge Wright suggested that
the court appoint third man on the
committee, but this was not agreeable
to the Dowie party, and the matter
went over for further conference.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
LIVE WASHINGTON AFFAIRS

A statement bearing on the Rate Bill
incident was issued by the White House.
1t consists of a letter from Attorney Cen
eral Moody to the President, and let
ter from the President to Senator Al
lison on the subject.
The United States Supreme Court
decided that state law revoking the
permits of insurance companies that car
ry cases from the state TO the federal
courts is valid.
Two more ex-consular officers, who
had been roasted in Assistant Secretary
Peirce's confidential report" demanded
an opportunity to defend themselves.
A hearing was given before the House
Committee on Judiciary on the model
insurance bill for the district.
Senator Rayner accused President
Roosevelt of interfering in railroad rate
legislation The Senate adopted Ali
sons amendment to the Railway Rate
Bill. Bailey's amendment enj dining in
functions was defeated.
Republican Senators are urging legis-
lation to restrict the purchasing of ma
terials for the Panama Canal to the
American market.
Representative Hepburn criticises the
number of Navy vessels that go around
and the alleged leniency of court-martial.
The American fisherman arrested for
alleged poaching in Mexican waters,
have been released.
Fifty American engineers are on their
way to the Philippines to construct rail-
roads.
A resolution was introduced in the
House authorizing the Committee ON
Expenditures in the Department of JUS
tice to investigate the use of appropria-
tons made by that department
The Senate adopted amendments to
the Railroad Rate Bill providing penal
ties for persons soliciting rebates and
restoring the Imprisonment penalty TO
the act of 1887.
Edward Thompson, United States con-
sui at Progresso, reports the facts con-
nected with the seizure of American
fishing vessels by Mexican gunboat.
The House voted an amendment to
the Naval Appropriation Bill, requiring
the Bureau of Ordinance to buy shells
and projectiles in the open markets.
The condition of growing winter
wheat is given at 81 per cent by the
Agricultural Departments crop report
just issued.
Naval officers have called attention to-
the absence of any memorial to recall
the services of the navy at Vicksburg. :
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
BLAZE IN MINING TOWN.
Seveo Buildings Destroyed In SutervilIe,

Pittsburg, Pa, (Special) Five bust
ness houses and two residences were de-
stroyed by fire at Suterville, Pa, a mining
town of $500 inhabitants, 20 miles east
of Pittsburg, on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.
The blaze started in Kelly Brothers
general merchandise store, on Main
Street, and spread so rapidly that for
time it was feared the entire town would
be swept by the flames. Aid was re-
quested from this city, Connellsville and
McKeesport, but before assistance reach
ed the scene the fire was checked by
bucket brigade.
The loss is estimated at from $4,000
to $4,000 Among the buildings burned
were Kelly Brothers store, the First
National Bank, A. C.. Francetti's fruit
store, Goldberg's clothing store, Shaner's
drug store and the residences of DR.. w.
F. Pears and John Keegan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
A Temptation to Surgeons.

London, (By Cable).-S Speaking at a
meeting of the British Union for the
abolition of vivisection, Bernard Shaw
criticised the attitude of the medical
profession toward vivisection When,
he said, it was a question of earning 60
gt.ineas in an afternoon, it was very
strong temptation to man who could
do that by performing an operation, to
believe that an operation was necessary,
where it was not necessary. He did
not think it was good public policy for
any person to have strong pecuniary
interest in mutilating his fellows.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Rhode Island Inquiry.

Newport News, Va, (Special) The
battleship Rhode Island arrived in port
from York Spit A board of inquiry,
consisting of Rear Admiral Francis Dick
ms, Capt. A. r. Couden, Capt, Edward
B. Taussig and Lieutenant Commander
Thomas Snowden, judge advocate, be-
gan an investigation of the causes of the
tship grounding. The Rhode Island will
mot be locked here, but will go TO the
Boston Navy Yard for docking as soon
As the investigation IS conclude
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
cIeyeland's Tribute.

Princeton, N. j., (sjeciar Former
President Cleveland paid the following
tribute to the late Carl Schurz: 81
look upon the death of Mr.. Schurz as a
national affection. Though he had
reached length of years, and though his
activity had waned, he was still a power
and strong influence in the life and sem
tirnent of his countrymen. To those who
priced high, disimerested patriotism he
continued to be an inspiring leader; to
those who loved unfinching moral cour-
age he was constant teacher, and to
those who aspired to the highest ideals
in civic life he was an unfailing guide.
His example and lofty career are left
to us to stimulate the young to virtuous
emulation and to encourage all in right
living. Such men can i'll be spared, and
what they leave us should be carefully
kept as a precious legacy"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Felt Slight Earth Tremor.

Easthampton, Conn.,, (Special).- Sew
eral families along North High Street,
in the northwestern section of this town,
felt slight tremble of the earth, the
SHOCK" lasting about a second. This
section of the town is located on a ridge,
and at different times persons living
whereabouts have noticed culver of the
ground underneath them. The cause of
the disturbance is not known. A few
dishes are reported to have ratified in
one of the houses, but there was no
damage
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Valuable Papers Saved.

San Francisco, (SpeciaD Safe de-
posid boxes in several big institutions
that provide these 6reproof receptacles
for the public were made accessible Mon
day. The vaults opened were those of
the Union Trust, Croker Woolworth,
Canadian Bank of Commerce and Mer-
camille Trust institutions. Steel and as
bestos performed their trust we'll. All
the contents of the steel boxes were
found intact
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Gorky Wanted in Russia.

Moscow, (By cable).-In addition to
the accusation against Maxim Gorly, OF
engaging in a political propaganda, the
Procdrator has charged him with par
ticipation in the December uprising here,
and il is rumored that his extradition
from the United States will be asked
for. The Cost has been conhscated and
prohibited from publishing pictures taken
by an American photographer showing
the life led in prison by Mile. Spirido-
novo. who killed Police Chief Luzhen-
offsky at Tamboff
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
FOREIGN

The former London manager OF the
New York Mutual has started fight
to carry the British policyholders over to
the North British and Mercantile In
surance Company.
Vice Admiral Kusmich, commander OF
the port at St. Petersburg, was assassin
ated by one of the worlmen at the adj
rniralty works. He had forbidden the
May Day parade.
Foreign Secretary Grey announced in
the British House of Commons that the
Turkish government had acceded uncon-
ditionally to the British demands.
A partial resumption of work in Tou-
lon led to violence, and cavalry charges
were needed to dispense the rioters.
In the Russian upper house Count
Wite advocated the justice and necessi-
ty of amnesty for political prisoners.
Turkish suggestions for compromise
on the Taboh boundary question were
rejected by the British ambassador, who
also warned the Turkish foreign minister
that the time was running short.
The English coal mines bill for grad
ually reducing the hours of labor till
they reach the eight hour limit in 1909,
without reducing wages, passed the
House of Commons.
Thousands OF Zulus are joining the
rebel chief Bambota and the witch doctors
are sacrificing children in order to rem
der the rebels immune from British bull
let's.
The Castellanes appeared in court in
Paris, but the hearing disclosed there
was no chance for reconciliation, the
Countess insisting upon an absolute dl-
vorce.
The Sultan Of Turkey conferred upon
the wife of Ambassador Tower the
Grand Cross of the Shefokat, an order
for women, meaning devotion to duty =
Members of the crews of several Span
ish fishing boats captured off the Riff
coast by Moors were cruelty treated.
The Dowager Queen Emma of the
Netherlands, mother of Queen Wilhel-
nina, was thrown from an automobile
and injured.
Robert ]. Wynne, United States con-
sui general at London, starts Saturday
for Washington to testify in the trial
of the post office conspiracy cases.
Frederick W. Whitridge, special rep
resentative of the United States at the
wedding of King Alfonso, arrived in
London.
Sixty-one coolies died of cholera on
steamer bound from India 10 the
! Fiji Islands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
CARL SCHURz
DIES AT DAWN
II Mast Get Well" Among PubIicist's
Last Words.
HIS WAS A STIRRING CAREER.
Demise Due to Complication Of Diseases Fol-
lowing Attack Of Stomach Troubles Grow
er Cleveland Says Loss Is National Attic
sion-PresIdent Roosevelt Declares Services
VIII Live 10 History.

New York (Special) - Carl Schurz
died Monday at rs minutes to S o'clock
in his home, at "a East Ninety-hrst
Street, " years old, after an illness OF
about 10 days, from a complication OF
diseases following an attack OF stomach
trouble. At his bedside were the mem
bers of his family--a son, Carl L.; two
daughters, Marianne and Agatha; SIS
ter. Miss Schurz-Edward L. Pretorlous,
who had been his business partner TOR
many years. and Drs. jacob and Strauss.
1t was evident early Sunday night that
death was only matter OF few hours,
Mr.. Schurz's temperature and pulse hav-
ing steadily risen since Saturday at noon.
He rallied twice after 10 o'clock, but at
o'clock Mr.. Pretorious, as he left the
house, said that the patient was sinking
fast.
Only brief intervals of consciousness
had taken place during Mr.. Schurz's
last illness. The patients extremely
virile constitution served to afford him
ra1lying spells, but for several days his
life had been despaired of.
What his last words were is not
known, since Mr.. Schurz was scarcely
even himself mentally during the last
few days, but he told DR.. jacob three
days ago, Il must get well" pressing his
hand the while.
The greatest concern has been exhib-
tied by the many acquaintance of the
distinguished publicist in his last illness.
Among those who called at the Schurz
home were Andrew Carnegie, Gen. Mel
son A. Miles, Horace White, Samuel L.
Clemens, Nicholas Murray Butler, Gen.
George Van Setback, William Dean
Howells, Felix Adler, Isidor Straus, Ida
M. Tarbell, Gen julius Stahel, Horace
E. Derning, Gen. John T. Lochman,
Judge Greenbaum, VIM B. Hornblower
and David Graham Phillips. None were
permitted to see Mr.. Schurz, and all
had to content themselves with express
sions of sympathy and hope to the mem
bers of the family.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
CasteIlaue Case Resumed.

Paris, (By Cable). The conclusion
of the elections permitted the Castellane
case to be taken up FOR final inquiries
as to the possibility of reconciliation
between the Countess Formerly Anna
Could and Count Boni. This was con-
sidered Formally, as the parties are
not disposed to become reconciled. AT
ter the present proceedings, the Coun-
tess revised bill will be fled and the
papers served. The lawyers expect that
in future the proceedings will move
briskiy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Held Fast 10 a Prog.

Connellsville, Pa, (SpeciaD with
his foot caught in frog, unable to move
from the track, J. ]. Neil, brakeman,
employed in the Baltimore and Ohio.
Road yards here, was crushed by an ap-
preaching train of freight cars that were
being switched about the yard. His body
was cut and mangled when removed from
beneath the train. Neil was Fl years
old and lived at Friendsville, Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Earthquake 10 Nebraska.

Cody, Neb., (Special) AT 6:7s
o'clock P. NJ, an earthquake shock last
ing nearly one minute passed through
the Elkhorn Valley, the earth seeming
to move north and south. No damage
is reported from the various towns
which have telephoned the news. Towns
in all directions for a radius of sixty
miles have reported feeling the shock
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Rooseven's Euloev.

Washington, D. c. (Special) .-Presi-
dent Roosevelt sent the following mes
sage of coincidence to Carl L. Schurz,
of "a East Ninety-frst Street, New York
City:
pray accept the expression of my pro-
found sympathy in the death of your
father. The country has lost states
man of Lincoln's generation, whose SER
vices both in peace and in war at the
great crisis in the republics history will
not be forgotten while that history lasts"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
Dowie Very III.

Chicago (Special). - John Alexander
Dowie is critically sick in bed, and his
strength is said to be failing rapidly. DIR.
Blanks, who has been in constant attend
ance on Dowie since his return from
Mexico, said that Dowie may live 10
days, but that fatal termination of the
disease within two or three days would
not be surprising.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-05-18
The Bey Of TunIs Dead.

Tunis (By CabIe).-Sidi Mahammed,
Bey of Tunis, died at his summer palace
of complicated hemiphlegia, from which
he had been sufferer since 1904. His
cousin Mohammed el Nasr, succeeds him.
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