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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
WANT UNCLE SAM TO BUY.
Proposition OF The Jamestown Elk
position Receivers.

Proposition OF The jamestown Ex-
position Receivers.
Washington Especially The re-
ceivers of the jamestown Exposition
Company, with their attorneys, be-
fore the House Committee on Naval
Affairs advocated government pur-
chase of the $50 acres composing the
Exposition site to be used by the
United States as naval and coaling
station. The price asked is $2,500,-
900 and bill for the purchase has
been introduced by Representative
Maynard, of Virginia.
The committee was informed that,
in addition to the $4,000 loan
owned to the government, the COM
pany's debts aggregate 81 100000
exclusive of liabilities to stockhold-
ers, so that the whole of the $2,500,-
900 purchase price is needed to
straighten out the company's affairs.
The committee reached no de-
cision.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
SHIPS AND TONNAGE.
Dkio. Monday (By Cable)

Toxic, Monday (By Cable). ~
There were no developments through
out Sunday or Monday in connection
with the steamer Tatsu seizure by
the Chinese. Meantime Japan Is un-
doubtedly preparing for eyentualities.
The entire decision in the case rests
with Premier Saionji and Foreign
Minister Hayashi There has been
no indication of the period of time
that Japan will await China's reply.
The Associated Office that it is pre-
snmed that Yuan Shi Press is in
formed at the Japanese Foreign Kai
will require three, or perhaps four,
days of consultation with the viceroy
Of Canton in the consideration of
the entire affair.
What action Japan will take in the
event that she decides Immediately
to take independent action is a
matter OF speculation in diplomatic
circles in Toxic. It is believed that
It is entirely Improbable that Japan
will make any effort to retake the
Tatsu or send warships to Canton
waters. While war is regarded as
Improbable, the naval base at Sasebo
Is extremely active.
It is announced that part of the
frst squadron will leave port on
March IA. Coaling is proceeding
rapidly and number of topedo-boat
destroyers have already coaled.
Enormous supplies in storage at Sase-
BIO are huuying aboard the vessels.
At the Office of the admiralty it
Is pointed out that the first squad
ron expected to start on training
maneuvers this week, a fact announc-
ed two months ago; therefore the &C
tivity at Sasebo should not necessar-
lily be considered in connection with
the Tatsu incident.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
SUME Odd STORIES
As TOLD BIZ WIRE
Plays Cards ID Preserve Liza eypsy
Bands Are TO Form d TFlIst.

Crossed Wires Caused Quick Arrest.
st. Louis. Mo. Especial Crossed
wires on the police telephone system
enabled an officef to make one Of the
quickest arrests on record here.
PatrOlman Churchill was attempt
ing to make his hourly telephone re-
port to the district station, but the
wires were crossed and he heard Pa
trolman Henderson reporting that Au-
gust G. Schelle had just been robbed
of an overcoat containing a certifi-
cate of deposit for $2.675 and other
valuable papers. A description of
the thief was given.
Just then Patrolman Churchhill,
looking across the street, saw a poor
ly dressed man, carrying heavy over
coat, enter a pawnShop. In another
minute the man was under arrest
the Patrolman Churchill took him
back to the telephone box, and this
time got clear connection. Send
the wagon" he telephoned: I've
got that fellow who stole Schelle's
overcoat.''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
FINANCIAL

Readings coal tonnage in Febru-
airy decreased $500 tons.
Regular dividend on Rubber Goods
Manufacturing stock.
Missouri Pacific's December gross
earnings decreased $545,212 and the
net profits fell S563,075.
In 1851 the Pennsylvania Rail-
road earned gross an average of
$4,000 on each mile of track. In
1907 it. earned on each mile Sal, 500.
A Wall Street despatch said:
Traders think there is Morgan sup
port in Reading and United States
Steel, but not in other active issues 2
Keystone Telephones gross earn
ings in January increased 81 ,103,
but owing to larger operating ex-
penses the net result was a gain OF
only 1857.
On March / there was $201 ,945,-
600 more money in circulation in
the United States than on March |,
1907. National bank notes had in
creased about $S2.000,000.
Norfolk & Westerns January re-
port shows a decrease OF $647,316,
or 25 per cent in gross earnings.
The decline in net profits was 1924
174, or "a per cent.
e. w. Clark G Co. announce the
declaration of the regular quarterly
dividend of / n per cent. on the pre-
ferred stock of the Portland Rail-
way. Light & Power Company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Statue 10 Shakespeare.

London (By Cable) The commit
tee in charge of the movement for
the Worlds Tribute to Shakes
peare," of which the Princess Louise
is the head, has decided on the cree
ton of an architectural monument
and statue, TO be completed on the
3OOth anniversary of his death. 1t
is estimated that the memorial will
cost about $1,000.000, competition
for which will be thrown open to all
English-speaking races.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13

Ordered BY Federal Author
ties-After Emma Goldman.

Chicago Especial Federal gov
eminent oficials became active in
gathering evidence against Emma
Goldman. the so-called Queen of
the Anarchists, :, and her band of red
flag waivers for the purpose of en-
forcing against them the immigfa-
ton laws and regulations OF 1907.
Discovery Of this activity by Chicago
representatives OF the Bureau OF
Immigration and Naturalization, act
ing under order of the Department
OF Commerce and LaborAin conjunc-
ton with the determined Ntand taken
by the police. has thrown the an
archists into panic.
District Attorney Sims secured a
list of the personal agents of the
woman In different parts of the coun-
try, and special Investigation was
started to determine whether they
are citizens or not.
II cannot discuss the plans of the
government, but whatever is done
will come through the Bureau of
immigration and Naturalization, /"
said Mr.. Sims. Officials in that
bureau announced that they have
Emma Goldman under surveillance,
and that they have been in communi-
cation with the authorities at Wash
ington to determine what course to
pursue in dealing with some MEM
-bers of her group of red-flag follow
ers who have been in this country
less than one year.
New York Especial The recent
activity of the immigration authori-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
TRAGIC END TO FUED.
Alabama Farmers Engage In A
Fatal Fight.

Decatur, Ala. Especially A fued
between the families of W. F. Hol-
land and j.. w. Turner, farmers of
Lawrence County, had a tragic end
ing at Caddo, 10 miles from Decatur.
Walter Holland is dead, stabbed by
a son of ]. w. Turner; w. F. Hol-
land may die, and j. w. Turner is
seriously injured.
J. w. Turner had been on trial
before a magistrate for trespassing
on Hollands land. After the trial
one of the Hollands is said to have
accused him of swearing to a lie.
Then the fight started. Two sons
of Turner escaped. and officers are
pursuing them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
schwab Ruys Famous Mime.

Mexico City Especially .-Advices
from chihuahua. Mexico, says the ne
ROTATIONS of Charles NJ. Schwab, of
New York, and associates for the
purchase Of the famous Potosi mine
in the Santa Eulalia district, that
state, are practically concluded. The
consideration is given at $4,000, 900
gold. 1t Is one of the largest min
ing transactions ever made in Mexico.
II is stated that Mr.. Schwab's recent
visit to England and France was in
connection with the pending transac-
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Congressman Meyer Dead.

New Orleans. La. Especially Con
gresham Adolph Meyer. formerly an
assistant adjutant general in the
Confederate Army, died at his resi-
dence here. Mr.. Meyer had been too
i'll to attend Congress for several
months. Heart failure was the Inn
mediate cause of death. Congress-
man Meyer was born in 1S42, and
graduated from the University of Vir-
ginia in 1852. From 1862 to 1865
he served In the Confederate Army
ON the star Of Gen. John S. Williams.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Redfcld Proctor Dead.

Washington. d. C. Especially -
United States Senator Redfield Proc
tor. of Vermont. Secretary of War
under President Harrison and at one
time governor of his state, died in his
apartments at the Champaign. 1924 *
street northwest. Senator Proctor.
wi was seventy-seven years old,
caught cold about a week ago. which
developed into grip and pleurisy.
Owing to his advanced age. his
heart failed him in the end. after
final rally on Tuesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
every Orderly, Iynching.

Austin, Tex. Especially Governor
Campbell was advised by the sheriff
of Nasasota that a very orderly"
lynching took place in the town of
Nasasota. The victim was negro
named John Campbell. who was al
legged to have attacked a white man
named J. T. Barry with knife. The
negro was taken from the jail by a
mob, dragged to telegraph pole
and strung up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Japan Bids For a Spy.

Salt Lake City, Utah Especially -
Jack TreadwelI, a Japanese interpre-
ter, formerly member of the Twen-
ty-first United States Infantry, an
nounced Mt the local recruiting Of
flee that he had been offered $3.50 a,
month by an agent of the Japanese
government to act as spy in dlscov-
ering the location of mines and de-
scriptions of the Notifications in San
Francisco and San Diego harbors and
Puget Sound.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
car Against Autocracy.

st. Petersburg (By Cable) The
Emperor's reafiirmation of his inten-
lions to persist in the constitutional
experiment, delivered in answer to
the ultra-reactionary address of the
Moscow nobility, is regarded as a
serious reverse to the campaign for
the restoration of absolutism. The
Moscow nobility recently adopted a
loyalist address to the Emperor,
concluding with an appeal for the res
toration of autocracy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
JAPANs SEA FORCES.

The increase of Japan's navy
since the war with Russia is caus-
ing surprise and distrust IN other
countries.
she has now twice as many
battleships, a third as many arm
ored cruisers and three times as
many dcstroyers as before the
war
Appropriation for army and
navy 36 per cent of the total ma
tional expenditure for next year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Gypsy Bands Are TO Form A Trust
Gen. stoessel Sentenced.

st. Petersburg (By Cable) - The
verdict in the case of Lieutenant
General Stoessel, who was recently
sentenced to death by court-martial
for the surrender of the Port Arthur
fortress to the japanese, was formal
" pronounced. 1t is regarded as all
most certain, however, that Emperor
Nicholas will accept the recommends
ton of the court that the sentence be
committed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Murderer or Monk Same.

Denver, Colo. Especially Giuseppe
Ala, the slayer of Father Leo Helm
richs, is declared absolutely sane in
a report submitted to District Attor-
ncy A. Stidger by four experts in
mental diseases, who examined the
prisoner for several hours. The ply
sicians agreed that Ala had no mem
tai delusions whatever.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Ten Years For stoesseI.

st. Petersburg (By Cable).-It is
unoficialIy stated that the Gear has
COMMITTED the death sentence impos-
ed ON Gen. Stoessel for surrendering
Port Arthur to ten years imprison-
ment in a fortress. 1t is expected
that on the ground of i'll health a
full pardon will be granted him
shortly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Submarines For Far East.

Norfolk, Va. (Special) The naval
GOLFERS Brutus and Aberenda passed
in Hampton Roads. after following
the feet as far as Rio Janeiro, with
coal supplies. An unconfirmed rumor
is to the effect that they will load
two submarine boats at Annapolis,
to be carried to the Philippines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13

The Chinese Want Japan to Pledge
the Suppression. Of the Traffic In
Arms and Ammunition Japan Inti-
mates 4 willingness to Consider the
Question The Chinese Board OF
Foreign Affairs Insists Case Of SELF
urs Of the Japanese Ship Cannot
Be Settled Without Further Inquiry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13

ties, consequent upon the murder of
Father Leo In Denver and the at
tempt on the life of Police Chief
8 iippy, Of Chicago, is bearing fruit.
The special board of inquiry at Ellis
Island ordered that Abraham Bos-
chek, "a years old. an immigrant
from ST. Petersburg. be deported.
Boschek admitted belief in anarch-
istic theories, and an order was at
once issued that he be sent back to
Europe.
Albany, N. X. Especial Attaches
of the United States Department of
Commerce and Labor, with the CO.
operation of the state board of chari-
ties, began taking a census of In
mates of the various charitable, re-
formatory and penal institutions of
the state, both public and private, >to
determine the number of aliens
maintained at state or country ex-
pense and how many aliens are fit
subjects for deportation under the
provisions of the United States inn
migration laws.
The inquiry is in charge of Roman
Dobler, of the Ellis Island force.
st. Joseph, Mo. Especially Ed
ward Ragio, arrested in Kansas city
and brought here, suspected of hav-
ing sent threatening letters to Chief
of Police Frans, will be deported,
the police say. 1t is believed now
by the police that a companion of
Ragio's sent the letters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
RULERS wIFE IN DANER.

Argentine Presidents Spouse.
Buenos Ayres (By Cable) 1t has
become known here that an attempt
was made two weeks ago to murder
Sonora Figueroa Alcorta. wife of the
President of the republic. She re-
ceived a bag of peaches, in which was
found an internal machine.
President Figueroa Alcorta has re-
ceived numerous congratulations on
the fortunate escape OF his wife.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Desperate Fight With Convicts.

Butte, Mont. Especially .SeveEhl
convicts, attempting to escape FROM
the Beer Lodge Penitentiary, slew
Guard Robinson by cutting his throat
and severely stabbed and cut Warden
Frank Conley, who shot and wound
ed three of the convicts and frus-
trated the attempt to gain freedom.
Other guards ran to Conley's assls-
lance and bound the armed convicts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Gets First Bath In Seventeen Years

York, Pa. Especially When adj
mitted to the county almshouse. DAN
lei Hamm baked at taking a bath,
declaring he had not had one for sew
enteen years. Tho almshouse Off
cials gave him a scrubbing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
CHINA EXPRESSES REGRET.
The Hauling Down OF Japanese Flag
On Steamer.

Nhc Hauling Down or Japanese Flag
On Steamer.
London (By Cable) A special
dispatch received here states that
China has apologized to Japan for
hauling down the Japanese flag when
the steamship Tatsu Maru was seized.
The dispatch further states that
China later will reply to the Japa-
nese government regarding the SELF
nre of the steamer and its cargo.
The statement was made at the
Japanese Embassy here that China
has expressed q deep regret for haul
Ing down the Japanese flag on the
Tatsu Maru and has promised to
punish the officials responsible for
this act 1t was further stated that
China had promised to reply later
concerning the seizure of arms.
Picking (By Cable) The Chinese
and Japanese government have not as
yet come to an understanding in the
matter of the seizure of the Tatsu
Maru, and the Chinese Board of For
eign Affairs maintains that the case
cannot be settled without a thorough
Inquiry into the facts. China has
successfully temporized for two days,
and Sunday member of the Board
OF Foreign Affairs and the Japanese
minister, Baron Hayashi, had a
lengthy conference with regard to
the disposition of the cargo of the
steamer IL it were restored.
China has proposed that the ship
ment of arms and ammunition on
the Tatsu Maru be recalled and that
the permit for such shipment be can
celled. and she further asks for
pledges from Japan looking to the
suppression of the traffic in arms and
ammunition to the mainland through
Japanese sources. The Japanese gov
eminent has intimated its willingness
to consider the matter of such assur-
ances.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-03-13
Plays Cards TO Preserve Life.

Alton, III. Special ~ Joseph HUI
ker has played cards almost contin-
uously for two weeks in order to
keep alive until his son Louis can
reach his bedside. Louis was sum-
moned from Austria by news OF his
fathers illness, and is thought to be
on his way from New York.
The old mans physician fears that
should he cease the pastime that d.
verts his mind and keeps him awake
he would sink into a stupor, from
which it would be impossible to
arouse him. For hours at time he
lies propped up in bed, feebly shut
fling the cards and playing with
friends, who engage the old man in
relays.
Gypsy Bands Are To Form A Trust.
st. Louis Especial "A gypsy trust
to control the bands in the United
States has been Incorporated here,
with king" Joe Adams president.
National Gypsy Association is its
name. Its object is to encourage
harmony among gypsies, better COM
pliance with governmental obliga-
tons, and educating their children In
the public schools.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-04

tried to be nice to him. Either picture
is quite the rule. 1t seems to the by
stander that one is as bad as the 9TH
er.
1t is to be hoped that the represe n
tative of the people was not sent to
Washington for the express purpose
Of being an ornament to society. He
was sent there neither to bow down
and worship people who appear in the
Social Register and the Blue Book nor
to be a rude and impolite and unap-
proachable man who makes an exhi-
bition of himself on every occasion
and brings the manners Of his consti-
tuency out in Podunk into disrepute.
With these two extremes both the
rule in Washington society it is no
wonder that the ambassadors of Euro
pean potentates are amused at any
pretentions Americans may have for
gentle breeding and conduct at the
National Capital.
Gentlemen muck rakers here is a
fine field for your operations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-04
DRUNKENNESS
A Durable Disease
Eminent Physicians and Scientific
Men Agree That II Should Be
Treated as Such.

Drunkenness is a progressive dis
ease; the moderate drinker is not sat
isf1ed with two or three drinks day,
the craving for more and more be-
comes irresistible as the disease ad-
vances; the result is Chronic Alcohol
ism.
The treatment used successfully by
thousands right in their own homes is
Orrine. 1t is scientific cure for
Drunkenness and has given such uni
Versal satisfaction that il is sold I'M
der a positive guarantee to effect a
This guarantee is given in good faith
and is carried out to the letter. Or
rine is not a new remedy; it has been
sold by the leading druggists in every
city for years. 1t has lifted tens of
thousands from the depths to worthy
manhood and has the hearty endorse
ment of grateful men and women in
every state in the Union.
Orrine No. l is the secret remedy;
Orrine No. 2 is for those willing to
take the treatment. Either form costs
$100. The guarantee is the same in
either case. Write to The Orrine Co,
Washington, D. c., for free booklet on
Drunkenness, mailed in plain sealed
envelope. Orrine will be mailed sealed
on receipt of price. Sold by leading
druggists and in this city by A. G..
Luken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-04

shuttle-cock Of a presidential election.
The examination idea will increase the
efficiency Of the postal service. The
more government positions which fail
into the civil service list, the more eff
ficient service the public will receive
and the more chance the public will
have for entering the service of the
country without performing yeoman
service for political boss.
1t may be hard for Mr.. Bryan to rec.
oncile this action Of the president with
the prediction charges which he
brought against Mr.. Roosevelt and the
Republican Party in general as to u.s.
ing his patronage to assure himself a
political future.
1t is refreshing to see that the men
who years ago were laughed at as be-
ing impractical dreamers, Roosevelt,
Taft, and other men who were en-
gagged in the business of the Civil Serv-
ice Reform League are now coming to
the front and having their innings.
1t is to smile.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-04
THE LIVE STOCK SHOW.

A great stock show is going on in
Chicago, called the International Live
Stock Exposition. 1t is a great over
grown country fair, along lines COM
mensurate with the greatness of Chi
cago as live stock center. In this
show there are 3,O97 entries, valued at
81, 100000, with an average value Of
$3.50 a head. These entries consist
of cattle, sheep, hogs and horses. The
products of the farm are gathered here
where most OF their kind which are
ultimately sold go-to Chicago.
OF course, many people will say,
"all very we'll as an advertisement of
the stock yards" But the real rea-
son for the shows being is not this
alone. 1t is an educational affair
The promoters of the scheme went
through a process of reasoning some
thing like this: "An improved and in
creased live stock production is neces-
sary to prevent a scarcity of animals
and meats. Present conditions are
bringing a decrease in the exports of
the country. Present conditions are
resulting in a decreased fertility of
the farming land of the country"
Hence the Stock Show.
Early in 1899 conference was held
in this country in which the scrub
stock was doomed. 1t was agreed
that the stock men of the country must
be shown the folly of raising any
thing but thoroughbred stock. And
so it has been the labor of the Pure
Bred Live Stock Record associations
since that date, to educate the farmer
in the advantages of good stock and
pure breeding.
This movement has been along lines
parallel with the work of the various
agricultural colleges which are also
engaged in a similar work of educa-
ton. And so above everything the
show represents a rapidly craving
idea which is in the future to more
than double the wealth of those farm
ers who are wide awake enough to en-
brace it. 1t costs no more to raise
good stock than poor stock and so the
story has gone forth.
The show is in truth a Feast of Fat
things" as the Biblical prophet Isaiah
has it. The men who have the thor
oughbred stock did not feel the panic
and it is safe to say that they ride be-
hind the fast trotters and in automo-
biles.