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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-28

lease state when advertised.
JAMES BARBER, 2. NJ.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
Il DINNER At CEYLON.
Fifteen Thousand Pounds of Tea
Presented to americans.

Colombo. Ceylon. Dec 1s.-The Chamber of Com
rnerce and the Planters Association of Ceyon TO-
night gave dinner in honor OF the officers OF the
American battleship feet. Sir H z. McCallum, the
Governor. paid a tribute to the exemplary be-
havtor of the American crews ashore.
Rear Admiral Sperry said that in travelling in
the Kings domains he had been impressed mostly
by the absolute solidarity of nterests-comr1ercial
political and economic There was position pos
sble for the United States in in which Great
Britain involved the admiral said. except that
of benevolent neutrality
In presenting fifteen thousand pounds OF tea TO
the officers and men Of the fleet the chairman of
the Planters Association said that the Ceylon
planters. while priding themselves their indie
pendence acknowledged that their prosperity was
attributable free institutions. They especially
sympathized with the American nation and appre-
ciated the absence from its tariff Of a duty on tea
and also the pure food law, which aiding
the consumption Of Ceylon tea
Rear Admiral Sperry. replying. said that unity
OF interest and ideas far stronger bond of
peace than any treaty. The development of Great
Brttains colonies meant stronger bond in the
union of trade for the United States and Great
Britain He added that the security OF American
influence in the Ceylon trade was due to the
vigorous work Of President Roosevelt for good
legislation
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
BLOCKADE AGREEMENT.
Progress at Maritime Conference
americans PrOpOsaIs.

London Dec. 1S-The only concrete result Of the
International Maritime Conference has come from
the committee dealing with questions Of blockade
and the transfer Of merchant vessels from bel
Hgerent to a neutral flag. This committee reached
agreement in principle these subjects to-
day and appointed drafting committee to embody
the result in a set OF rules for final adoption at
a penary session
The conference has adjourned for the holidays
character, but the delegates. although represent
ing widely divergent views. have taken such con-
catory stand that there is every reason to believe
something useful will be accomplished
The American delegates. whose instructions bring
them into agreement with England and Japan
on most points, and others with the Continental
representatives. taking prominent part IN the
proceedings They advance the argument thaC the
powers should reach least some agreement par
ticularly regarding contrapand and blockade ana
say that if the conference would declare WhaI -
contraband, if the belltgerents had the rlshC
to add to the contraband list with proper nollcs'
1t would prevent the dsIocation of trade which mas
occurred the OF war
The advantage of having definite laws II Is
argued would Offset the concessions TO the opinions
of others which the powers would have to make 10
reach an agreement.
If the Americans can bring about such COM
promise It is believed that difficulty Will be
found in drafting a code Of laws regarding the
minor subjects
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
CASTAWAYS RESCUED
Three StarUing japanese Taken
from Lee Hermes Island.

Midway Island. Pacific Ocean Dec. 18-Stress OF
weather. which compelled the Commercial Pacific
Cable Companys schooner F1aurence Ward to de-
viate from her course from Honolulu to the cable
station here and for Lee Hermes Island for
shelter. was the means of bringing about the
rescue Of three marooned japanese plunage hunt
ers and saving them from death by disease or
starvation There were four men in the party. but
of them died The schooner which landed the
men the island and TO have returned for
them is supposed TO have been lost
The F1aurence Ward is commanded by Captain
George H. Piltz. she WAS bringing supplies here
from Honolulu when gale broke, and she was
compelled TO seek shelter at Lee Hermes Island.
eighty miles southeast of Midway Distress signals
were observed shore, and Captain Piltz sent
small boat to investigate Three japanese sailors
were found Two of them were suffering from
scurvy. The other also in bad shape
The Japanese were Immediately taken aboard the
Flaurence Ward, where they were given food and
fresh clothing. Through interpreter one Of the
Japanese told pathetic tale of their trials on the
island.
They had been for three months without any
food except fish and the flesh Of sea birds No
fresh water obtainable. and the men were COM
PEELED 10 drink crudely distilled water Fire
was made by concentrating the rays Of the sun
upon small pieces Of tinder through the crystal OF
a watch.
According to the story OF the japanese. the
schooner Kicho. of Shnagawa, Toxic. Captain Su-
gtea, put into Hermes about July l and landed
four men to collect the plunnage Of birds The
Kioho departed a few days later leaving one
months provisions for the men and intending 10
return and take them off.
Shortly after the departure of the Kioho storm
arose Huge seas swept over the island, carrying
away with them most OF the supplies and effects
of the marOoned men, who soon we're compelled 70
live on fish and birds. Fukumatsu Sujyama,
one of the men, died from exposure and improper
food
The Japanese are being cared for at the cable
station here and in a few days viii be taken 10
Honolulu by the schooner.
Midway. Brooks Island. lies northwest Of the
Hawaiian Islands in the North Pacific
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
MONTENEGRO WARLIKE.
Inter1gezC zcith Prince Nicholas -
Demand for Territory.

London, Dec 19-"The Daily Nails Cettinje
correspondent teIegraphs interview with
Prince Nicholas, the ruler Of Montenegro, VINO
is described as a picturesque figure IN native
dress and with pistol in his belt looking Ike
warrior and talking ike statesman or poet
Prince Nicholas spoke bitterly Of the dashlng OF
the Montenegrfn hopes. and said that one day
the SaU ambitions would be realized, and that
the provinces which they had conquered would
be restored to them. He added that only the
cession of this territory would satisfy his peo-
pies needs. He had undertaken to restrain his
people until the international congress deter
mined their fate but If this last hope failed. he
said, Il must make a great sacrifice. 1 know
the small chance we would have in war, but we
would rather end our five hundred years Of
glorious independence in battle than die mis-
cradle lingering death.
The prince intimated that he would be salts
fed with the possession of Spizza and a grant of
autonomy TO Bosnia and Herzegovina.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
THE e. S. OF EUROPE.
SIR Mar Wdechter Outlines Scheme
to ". Pich0H.

Paris, Dec IS Sir Max Waechter, who is
visiting the capitals of Europe advocating the
abolition Of emperors and kings and the forma-
ton Of the United States of Europe, was re-
ceived to-day by NJ. Pichon, the French Minister
of Foreign Affairs. Sir Max favors King Ed
ward as the first president of his proposed union.
The London newspapers published last October
long memorandum by Sir Max Waechter advo-
eating a federation Of the states Of Europe ''as a
remedy 10 the existing alarming situation involved
in the opposition of disunited Europe to united
North America" The memorandum said that the
plans Of Sir Max had been submitted TO all the
reigninE sovereigns Of Europe
Sir Max said that from conversations with
erelgns and statesmen he aware that his ideas
could not be realized, but he thought that in no
other way could the calamity of a European war
be avoided, and he hoped that something might
come from the spread of his ideas among the
DeOples
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS BUsTs
Said To Be Nearly Completed for Senate Lii
brary at Washington.

Washington. Dec 18.-The Senate probably Will
decide shortly after the holidays where IN tho
lfbrarv il viii place marble busts Of two Vice
r1-ee,de7ts ATessrs Roosevelt and Fairbanks
N1r F2nosevelrs career in the Senate was brief
grd although Il ended about seven years ago up
n this time no bust Of him has been made
Mr. Roosevelt selected James Frazier, young
artist Of New York. highly recommended by Saint
C-a,dans as one OF the most promising sCulptors
,f +be dzv and Mr. Frazier has been work for
some time in carrying out his commission 1t is
said -bar this bust is near completion and viii be
delivered before March !.
AR Fafrban nks's bust IS being made by Franklin
Simmons an American artist residing in Rome
VINO has executed many designs for Congress and
whose work stands IN many places about the Cap
itoI and throughout Washington
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
RUSSIAN LOAN VOTED.
Council of Empire ApproUes Meas-
ure-Speech of Premier.

ST. Petersburg. Dec 1s-The Council of E-1t-s
unanimously approved to-day the new lean ot Szz4-
OOO.OO
N Khomyakon, who has been threatening 70 -
sign the Presidency Of the DoUu1a- announced to
day that ne had decided 20 make another effort %
continue IN Office
Premier SIOlypin appeared before the DourlS
this afternoon in defence OF the bill dissolv1ng
munaI institutions The opposition lacks q
jorty reject the but has selected tbs
weakest point OF attack second article. making
communal lands when divided the personal property
Of heads OF families and has proposed amendments
substituting family for personal ownership The
amendment has found favor among many peasant
deputies. and some Octobrists among its sup
porters. The Premier's speech defended personal
cultusaI progress
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
SCOTCH TO FIGHT STANDARD OIL

Glasgow. Dec. Is.-The Standard OIL Company Z
invasion Of the Scotch market threatens TO bring
about war between il and the Scotch oil houses
Having established tanks in several towns the
Standard il is said submitted an ofer 10 the lead-
sne wholesale firms 10 acquire their retail coinea-
tons on the basis of a liberal purchase sum ana
rfarrofrarsor in the t,rorits Tor the FIVE years
The Scotch COMPANIES have not get decided on
concerted action. but the big Glasgow mouse o.
Fumpherstone & Co has resolved 10 hght me
Standard by establishing tank distributing aepots
throughout Scotland and England.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
OFFICER AT COURT MARTIAL IS MERCY

Second Lieutenant Clarence Mop. Janney. of the
18th United States Infantry. pleaded guilty TO
charges of neglect of duty and failure properly to
account for government properly a court martial
on Governors Island yesterday. His counsel
ground OF the officers youth and inexperie nee.
The decision may be made public in a few days.
Lieutenant Janney was commissioned from the
ranks OF the 18th Infantry on February Il, 1907
He was charged with failure TO send reports the
disposition Of certain quartermaster department
properly. and. while acting as judge advocate for
the trials Of enlisted men, permitted the cases to
accumulate and neglected 10 answer numerous in
qLiries sent him by the War Department
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19

bis department. he says that the appropriation
oughly.
AS TO jury challenges or benalf of the United
states he says there is good reason why the
oerendant sheule have a larger number of per
ernptory challenges than the prosecution in Grim
maj trial. and that IL is often difficult under the
present rules to bring justice offenders 70
whose guilt there is reasonable doubt. He
news his recommendation that the salaries of fed
ersI judges be increased owing u the increase in
the cost of living since they were last adjusted
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
Mr.. FAssETT SAT ON THE FLOOR.
New York Representative Said to Have Made
Record

Washington. Dec IS 1S-Representative J. Sloat
Fassett, OF New York, is believed TO be the only
Representative who ever actually sat the floor
in the deliberations Of the House It occurred this
week when Chairman Perkins of the select com
nittee brought in the recommendation the Pres
idenJ's Secret Service remarks The tension in the
House was At high pitch both the Democratic
and the Republican sides. Scarcely had Mr.. Perkins
gained the floor than all the seats in his inrnedi-
ate neighborhood were occupied Nj Fassett
started for that section Of the Ose in order that
he might not miss word. He could find seat
but unwilling 70 retreat sat fat on the floor and
remained during the proceedings
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
REPLY TO THE HOUSE.
President H7iU Send It In after
Holiday Recess.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-President Roosevelt has
begun preparing for submission TO Congress a mass
OF evidence which he based the statements in
his annual message regarding the Secret Service
and which the Perkins resolution passed yesterday
IN the House called on him 10 produce The
amount of work necessary to put this evidence in
form for presentation 70 Congress is great that
IT viii not be ready TO send to the House until
after the Christmas recess
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19

The KaIorno was loaded with general cargo IN
New York including oil from the Standard
OIL Company and steel from the United States Steel
Corporation She left New York on November I
for Alden Colombo and Singapore. About thre9
hundred tons Of her cargo were removed, but tne
flames had by that tine made such progress that
II was necessary TO sink the steamer The agents
Of the vessel in New York Norton & Son The
KsIono was 100 long OF S,209 net tonnage. and
was owned by the Buck1aIl Steamship lines, of
London
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19

Moreand Elnnira- y Y, TO he associate justice
Of the Supreme Court OF the Philippine Islands
The vacancy which Nj MOreland is appointed
was created by the resignation of Judge James Z.
Tracey 70 whom the President has written d
strong letter in coulnendation Of his services 10
the government Last year place on the Philip
pine commission was offered TO Judge Tracey. but
he felt that its acceptance would require him TO
stay longer in the islands than he originally had
agreed TO do. He viii now return to his home in
Albany 20 resume the practice Of law.
Sherman Moreland the Republican leader Of
the Assembly 1905 and 1907 when he represented
Chemung County. He born IN the town Of
Van Etren in that county. and was educated at
Cornell University. where he graduated in 1892
He then studied law taking the degree OF Bachelor
Of Laws in ls94. and admitted TO the bar IN
1895 and entered the practice of his profession
in F-r7ira He was first elected 70 the Assembly in
1902 and reelected each year until 1901 when ne
vas defeated BY David c. Robinson In 1904 ne
was chairman Of the Committee on State Prisons
His name was mentioned for Speaker in 1895, but
he did not become a candidate Speaker W ads
worth appointed him chairman Of the Committee
On Vavs and Means and as such he became leader
Of the lower house He also member of the
Rues Committee and held the same committee
rosts the following year.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
GUNS SINK BURNING STEAMER.
oiIship KaIomo Sent TO Bottom by Shots from
Singapore Fort.

Singapore. Dec. Is-The burning oiIshfp Kaloro
was bonbarded by the harbor fort here to-day and
sunk after her hull had been ridd1ed with solid
shot The flaming steamer. which halls from Eng
land. arrived in Singapore from New York two
days ago. with her cargo Of oil FIRE Ef-
forts TO scuttle the vessel failed and the danger
to the shipping became serious The harbor agents
appealed TO the gunners OF the fort who sank the
KaIon5 with a few well directed solid shot from
6-inch guns The distance miles
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19

yen navy S52317e yen; justice. uss5s 80 yen; sda.
cation, $3.50 S04 yen: agriculture and con1eroa- -
756.E5 yen; communications, 2 t0o.77S yen
The extraordinary appropriations follow
Foreign 312O00 yen: home. 1882. so1 yens fE4ncss
2O5s sss yen: war. I5.+sOZ3 yen; navy. ss.oS0D
yen; justice 66s, SIS yen; education Lu2t<T1 ys1S
agriculture and commerce. s151.oss yen cou7zzaS-
cations 1s.575.525 yen
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
SEARCH FOR THE NEUsTRIA ORDERED.

MarseIies Dec. 1S-Tners is still news Of tbs
Fabre Line steamer NsUstria, which sailed from
New York Tor MarseiIIes on October =. and the
Minister OF Marine instructed the cruiser
AuniraI Aube which is MiqueIon. 70 20 n search
Of her She is a freight steamship and carries No
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
JAPAN's BUDGET WE'LL RECEIVED.
Efforts to Base Expenditures on Receipts
List of Authorizations

Yokohama Dec. 1S.-The Toxic budget has been
received with general satisfaction in japan An
explanatory note says that the government has en-
deavored TO bring the budget basis Of strictest
economy, preserving the interests OF the nation and
those OF the bondhoIders. Efort7 will be made
to base expenditures known receipts. and for
eign loans will be avoided The ordinary appropria-
tons of the budget are follows:
Civil. 100000 yen foreign. 3.6SS,14S yen; home.
L. u819624 yen finance 23 729 SD yen; war z 291 S42
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
EIGHT OF A CREW DROWNED.
Swedish Steamer Sinks After Collision OFF
Goodwin Sands

Dover England. Dec. 18.-The Swedish steamer
Iinholnen of 80S tons went down of Goodwin
Sands this morning. after having been in COLI
sion with the German steamer Friederike Muller
100 tons from Grirnsby for Stockholm. Eight Of
the crew Of the Lindhomen were drowned The
survivors were landed here.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
eUNgOAT HIST RUNS AGROUND.

Newcastle Del Dec. I8-The United States gun
boat Hist from Philadelphia for Charleston.
aground to-day al Finn's Point 5etty, in DeIa-
ware River below here.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19
MoRELAND PHILIPPINE JUSTICE.
Selected by the President to Succeed James
z Tracey

Washington Dec. 1s.-The President will soon
send TO the Senate the nomination of Sherman
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19

Dec 1sThe Dubuque from Puerto Cortez for Key West
Eagle. Prince C5cnaires
Dec. 1.-THE Prairie. from Colon for Cuebra-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-19

Ami , FL
Dec. I6-Tne Salem. ar Bradford.
Dec. 1.-THE Sioux, at Boston
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
For Assault With Deadly Weapon.

Calvin Clark was up before Judge
Taylor the first of the week, on a
charge of assault with a deadly wea-
pom, preferred by Jas. Service. He
was placed under thousand-dollar
bond for his appearance at the superior
court. In default of bond he was sent
to Wenatchee, in charge of Depucy
Sheriff Debord.
From the evidence it appears that
Clark and Ladue were going to one of
the camps up the Canyon last Saturday,
considerably under the influence of Ii
quor, when they ran across Service and
it appears threatened to shoot him.
Ladue who was jointly charged with
Clark was discharged, the evidence not
being considered enough to hold him.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
Coble-Berger

From the subjoined paragraph, Ia
ken from the Wenatchee World of De-
cember Dc, we take the notice of the
marriage of two people who are quite
we'll known here
A quiet wedding was solemnized,
Tuesday afternoon at the Christian
church parsonage, 317 Orondo avenue,
the contracting parties being Miss
Emma Dorothy Berger and Mr.. Bert
Coble. Rev. Adams officiated. The
bride came here from Wilson Creek,
and has been assisting in the Mechtel
bakery for some time past. The
groom is a resident of Wenatchee.
The young couple will take up their
permanent residence in the city,"
Up to the past week both parties
had made their home here, Mr.. Coble
for more than year past and Miss
Berger since last spring. Here she
was known as a professional nurse.
That they have decided to reside in
Wenatchee is surprise to their friends
here, who, however, wish them much
Joy and long and pleasant journey
through life.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
The Eagles Annual Ball

A large crowd attended the annual
holiday ball given by the Order of
Eagles, on New Years. The floor of
the opera house was well filed with the
devotees of the dance. Neither pains
nor expense was spared by the com
mittee having the affair in charge.
The order has a large membership
and is constantly growing. Balls and
other social diversions are gotten up
occasionally to have a good time, and
show their friends the social side of the
fraternity. The Eagles never fail to
show their guests good time.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
WENATCHEE LAKE NEWS

We have had fine winter so far,
with only about two feet of snow, which
gives US good sleighing, and just
enough to help the logging business.
Messrs. Logan, Bates, Dean and
Duncan, went out on business trip to
Leavenworth last Sunday, and re-
turned Wednesday.
There was social hop at the lake
Christmas eve., given to select crowd.
We understand they had a nice, quiet
little time.
Thore is considerable logging going
on in our nsighborhood. Messrs. Lo-
gan, Bates, Sears and Geo. Swerly are
taking advantage of the mild weather.
Jack Smith has finished his contract
for the Lamb-Davis company
We understand Mr.. D. w. Fowler
will begin logging in few days, also
Mr.. Jacques.
J. ]. Henry has purchased fine
team, and will begin work on his claim
on big scale in the spring.
Everything promises boom for the
Lake Wenatchee region the coming
season, and there VIII probability be
considerable business for the new rail-
road as soon as it is completed.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
kienitZ-Hofstetter.

Frank Kienitz and Miss Ju Ii a
Hofstetter were united in marriage last
Saturday afternoon at o'clock, by
Rev. F. S. Taylor.
The bride has lived here for the
past year and was employed at the
Vienna Bakery. The groom has lived
here the past two years, and is a mem
Der of the Home Orchestra. The Echo
extends congratulations, and wishes the
young couple long and happy we'd
ded life.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
NJ. f. Church Notes

Regular services at the Fraternal
hall next Sunday. At the morning ser
vice the sacrament of the Lords Sup
per will be administered.
Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jas. Ed
wards. A full attendance is requested
so as to form plans of work for the
coming year.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

Mr.. c. D. Snideman, came here
from Chicago last Friday to take charge
of the Shaver News Co.'S railroad eat
ing house. Mr.. Lee, the former man
ager, having departed to take charge
of house for the same company at
Minot, South Dakota. Mr.. Snideman
has been with the Shaver News Co. for
the past five years and has had charge
of some important stations. He is
recognized as a competent and sue
cessful eating house manager.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

w. F. Mccormick, employed about
the roundhouse, came very near being
killed last Sunday. He was hit by an
engine running backward, fortunately
in such a way that his body fell out
side the rails. After being brought to
DR.. Hoxsey's hospital he was uncon-
scious for over two hours.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

Misses Evangeline Peterson and Ed
ma Featherstone, two Leavenworth girls
who have been attending the Washing
ton State College at Pullman, came
home Christmas to spend the holidays
with their parents. They will return
Sunday, Jan. 5, to resume their studies.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

Marie Defoe, whose parents formerly
conducted the Bon Ton restaurant here
but now reside at Skyhomish, visited
this week with the family of Mrs. Sa-
dosky. Thursday Marie visited the
postoffice, and in leaving carelessly
forgot to take her pocketbook from the
counter, where she had laid it. Some
one else carefully rectifed Marie's
oversight, and now that young lady is
81 to the bad"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

Misses Edna Featherstone and Bes-
sic Walker entertained a number Of
their young friends at the Featherstone
home last Friday evening. Games of
different kinds were enjoyed until II
o'clock when lunch was served.