Indianapolis Journal, Volume 54, Number 62, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 March 1904 — Page 2

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JAPANESE 1ND1CTBENT OF RUSSIA AND REPLY TO CHARGES OF IBEASHEW Czar's Government Shown to Have Been Preparing for ar While Talking Peace. DUPLICITY IS ALLEGED

Extraordinary Naval and Military Increase of Forces During the Late Negotiations. WASHINGTON. March l.-Th" following authorized statement r tct ived to-day from his government Ss given out by the Japanese minister: "Tin; Russian government has charged Japan with having treacherously obtained a victory by a sudden attack upon Russia, which was bent on maintaining peace. It is further asserted in these communique that since a rupture of diplomatic relations can never be looked on as the opening of hostilities, and since Japan did not issue a declaration of war until the 11th of February, she has been guilty of a flagrant breach of the principles of international law in making, as early as the 8th of February, most unwarrantable attacks on Russian men-of-war and merchant vesaelfl. The answer to these charges may be found In the action of Russia herself. That her government never entertained any sincere desire for peace can be clearly seen from Its own conduct. Throughout the whole course of the negotiations Russia persistently refused to meet the proposals made by Japan in a moderate and conciliatory spirit. By delays that could not be construed as otherwise than wanton and unnecessary she put off the settlement of the questions at issue while at the Fame time busily extending her naval and military preparations. Her warlike preparations in the far East since last April, when she failed to carry out her treaty engagement to evacuate Manchuria, are in full confirmation of these statements. During that time the Increase made In her naval strength in the far East was as follows: Three battleships, tonnage 38,488; one armored cruiser, tonnage 7.7-S; five cruisers, tonnage 26.417; seven d stroyers, tonnage 2,40(0; one gunboat, tonnage 1.334; two vessels for laying mines, tonnage 6,000; total number of vessels 13, with a total tonnage of 82.413. In addition to these vessels the Russian government sent torpedo destroyers in ac tions by rail to Port Arthur, where th-i work of putting them together has been hastened, and sev-n of thm have already been completed. Furthermore, two vessels of the volunteer fleet were armed at Vladivostok and hoisted the Russian naval ensign. The Russian government also ordered to the far East one battleship, three cruisers, seven destroyers and four torpedo boats, of a total tonnage of about 30,740, which would have Joined the Russian squadron In the far East had not the circumstances subsequently compelled Russia to recall them. These vessels. If added to the others brought to the far East during the progress of negotiations, would have made S total increase in Russia's naval strength of about 113.000 tons. INCREASE IN LAND FORCES. "During the same period the Increase of Russia's land forces la the far Kast has been equally marked. Since the 29th of last June, when under the pretext of trial transportation on the Siberian Railway, the Russian government sent to China two infantry brigades, two artillery battalions and a military train from Russia to the fur East, until at the beginning of February the total augumented strength of the Russian forces was over 40,000. At the same time plans were being made for seuding, if necessary, over auo.duo men more. "During the same period there has been the greatest activity possible at Port Arthur and at Vladivostok, and work has been carried on day and night to strengthen the fortifications of those uava! ports, while forts have been built at Hun-Chun, LiaoYan and other Stratege points, and large quantities of arms and ammunition have been sent to the far rJast by the Siberian Railway and the vesstls of the volunteer float. In the middle of October last a train of fourteen cars was hurriedly sent from Russia loaded with the equipment of a field hospital. "From these military and naval preparations of every description, made duriug the progress of negotiations, it is quite evident that Russia was not inclined to a friendly settlement of the questions then under discussion between Japan and herself, but sought solely by her military preponderance to force Japan into submission. During the latter part of January and up to the beginning of February Russian military activity was still further Intensified. On Jan. 21 about two battalions f infantry and a detachment of cavalry were sent from Port Arthur and Dalny to the northern frontier of Korea, and on Jan. 2S a formal order to prepare for war was given oy Admiral Alexieff to the forces wnich were stationed iu the vicinity of Yalu. JAPANESE WARNED. On Feb. 1 the military commandant at Valdlvostok, under the orders of his government, requested the Japanese commercial ageut at that port to notify his nation that a state of siege might be proclaimed at any moment, they must make immediate preparation to withdraw to Ilabnrovsk. About the same date all of the warships at Port Arthur, except a battleship then under repairs, made a uaval demonstration by leaving poit, while troops were a Ivaneed in large numbers from Liao-Yang t ) ward the Yalu. "Jn view of these facts who can say that Russia had no warlike intentions of that She was unprepared tor war? s ;ng that he situation had become so critical that it admitted of no further delay the Japanese government was compelkd to break Off negotiations that had proved abortive and to take the necessary .-t ps for selfflpotectton. Hut the responsibility for the challenge to war rests not with Japan, but solely with Russia. "On the 6th of February Japan announced to Russia her decision to terminate the pending negotiations and to take such Independent action as she might deem best to tiefend her position menaced by Russia and to protect her established rights and legitimate interests. At the same time the government of Japan Informed the Russian government that as Its nv derate and unselfish proposals In the int. rests of a firm and lasting peace In the far East had not received the consideration which was their due. Japan had resolve I to sever diplomatic relations with Russia, which, far the reason named i id . a.- 1 t possess value, and to withdraw her legation. The term, 'independent action,' naturally included the op a::i of hostilities. The fact that Russia was unable to understand in that light Is, of course, no rrasoil why Japan should be held responsible for the misinterpretation made by Russia. It Is the almost unanimous opinion of international jurists that a declaration of war b not an Indispensable prerequaite to the opening of hostilities. Indeed, It has been the common practice in recent wars to declare war after hostilities have been begun. Japan's action, therefore. Is rmt open to the least criticism In this regard. From the standpoint of lute-nan,,;.., av it must be unedsiood that the charge made against ftsr does not c nn with good grace fr,m Russia. Inainu h as there are not only many historical Instau, , s of Russia herself resorting to hostilities without declaring war. but one case, that of her invasion of Finnland in 1m. when she began war before there had even been a rupture of diplomatic relations." CHARTERS CANCELED About 1,000 Corporations Tut Out of Business in Illinois. BPRINOFIELD. 11!.. March 1. Chart rs Of 1,000 corporatl ns doing business in Illinois have i.c,-n c icch i by the secretary af state for fatturo to comply with th-- law ml uires annual w, fil ft day on wli o'iiu oe ulted. ecetved iy. but at the offlee of the h tai . t wneiner or not in. y voll be recorded Is ye to ue determined. Most of tie- chartcn canceled aic those of Chicago corporations

VIEW OF THE HARBOR OF VLADIVOSTOK. SHOWING THE RUSSIAN BATTLESHIP B0SSUL FROM A SNAPSHOT TAKEN BY SENATOR BEVERIDGE.

Land Engagements May Be Reported in a Few Days in Northern Korea

(CONCLT 'PK D FROM FIRST P A G B ) tied men full wages and the unmarried men half pay. Letters from Vladivostok dated Feb. 15 say that the warships In the harbor on that date were the Russia, Gromoboi and Rurlk and the transport Moskova. The port was frozen hard and the ice breaker was scarcely able to clear the channel. Two Japanese attempted to blow up a dock at Vladivostok but did not succeed. They escaped. A Japanese barber at Vladivostok, deeming himself insulted by a Russian ofticer, shot him dead and then dramatically announced that he was a captain on the Japanese general staff and was not used to taking insults. BRITAIN AND AMBRICA MAY ACT TOGETHER WASHINGTON, March 1. There was a long conference at the State Department att r the Cabinet meeting to-da between Secretary Hay and Sir Mortimer Durand, the British ambassador, on several phases of the far Eastern war. The Russian government's declaration of contraband articles of war is naturally a question jointly vital to the two English-speaking countries. In fact, this is only one of many questions which have a dual interest to the United States and Great I :r ilain. because of the similarity of their interests in the far East, and also because both countries are strongly under Russian suspicion. This last fact makes it necessary that there shall be a very thorough understanding between the Loudon and Washington governments regarding their fulrtllment of the neutrality obligations. It can be stated for both governments that it is their firm intention to observe complete neutrality, losing no opportunity, however, to adequately protect their own interests. MAY ALLAY ILL PEELING OF THE RUSSIANS ST. PETERSBURG. March 1. All the papers here print prominently this morning, but without comment. Commander Marshall's report of the Vicksburg incident off Chemulpo, Korea, and the reasons assigned iu the United States for his not uniting in the protest of the other naval commanders against the action of the Japanese. These statements will doubtless clear up the misapprehension existing here concerning the affair. Coming simultaneously with the announcement that the State Department had decided to countermand the orders that Edwin V. Morgan, appointed United States consul at Purt Dalny, proceed to his post, should have good effect in allaying the anti-American irritation. SCHOOLS FOR NURSES AT VLADIVOSTOK VLADIVOSTOK, March 1 Certain Russian newspaper correspondents and residents of Vladivostok, who left here a short while ago, have returned. They say they found the conditions of living at Nikolsk and Harbin to be less favorable than here. Everything is' quiet as Vladivostok. The rise in the price of provisions has been slight, and trade continues. The blizzard has ceased, and there are now snowdrifts stretching for sixty or seveuty miles from the fortress. Schools have been started here for the Instruction of hospital nurses, who are recruited from among the wives and daughters of prominent citizens. Among them is the wife of Colonel Von Senetz, commandant at Vladivostok. JAPANESE WARSHIPS SEEN OFF VLADIVOSTOK PARIS. March 1. The Matin this morning publishes a dispatch from Its Harbin correspondent, which says: A private letter received here from Vladivostok assert? that on Feb. 25 nine Japanese warships appeared off the roadstead there and remained the greater part of the day. They finally departed without firing. The native governor of the Province of Klrln died yesterday. He was a Russophile. The native governor of Mukden is less of a Russophile than the man who has just died. For purposes of personal defense the authorities of Port Arthur are supplying the civilians there with ritles. WILL SUBSCRIBE A FUND FOR RUSSIA NEW YORK, March 1. A committee of Slavonic citizens, of this city, headed by Francis J. Nekarda. to-day announced their intention of raising 00,000 as a war fund in aid of Russia. "We want to show, in a practical way," said Mr. X ekaj ' a, "that Russia, which has always befriended the United States. s not now, in the how of her need, entirely without sympathizers t ire. W- adopted r solutions at a recent mass meeting denouncing the un-Christlan spirit of those who favor pagan ' Japan." JAPAN CHARGES RUSSIA WITH RESPONSIBILITY LOUDON, March 1. The Japanese Hea th: "vening issued a long dispatch the government at Tokio, giving Its to the Russia a a tS to the powers, cha the Japanese with opening hostilitl. out a formal declaration of war. It details -f U-i -M '-- preparation for while .'. laying diplomatic negotiation; contends that therefore the napoiiil rests with. and thai n deela: ot war should have preceded hostllltie legafrm reply rj-.a Wlthgives war i and hiiity atlon TRAIN CROSSES LAKE BAIKAL ON THE ICE IRKUTSK. Siberia. March l.-Th first complete train traersed Lake ::.'ikal on the ice railroad at 11 o'clock this morning. it i ens is ted of twenty-five cars. Prince KhtikofTm. the minister of public wot Us ani raSroa was pr:.nt when the tralu started. . neriil F.lrolioji In Japan. ToKl. Match 1. T. r.i! election was held to-day in J. .n, and was without disturbance ot any kind. An imperial rescript convening the Diet in special session at Tokio ou March IS will be Issued on March 2. This session will last ten days, and the n.wst Important bill to be presented

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if one which Increases the land tax ttt per cent. This increase will result in doubling the income from this source. ELKHART ANS AT SEAT OP M AR IN THE EAST Spec al to the Indianapolis Journal. ELKHART, Ind., March 1. If the dispatebca in to-day's papers that all Americans near Seoul have been sent to the Philippines is entirely true, the party Includes three former Elkhartans, who are Charles and James Truby and Mrs. Mary Lang Johnson. The Messrs. Truby held high positions at the Wumsum mines and Mrs. Johnson, who had been a foster-moth-er to them In their younger days, had gone there to spend the rest of her days with th m. She was formerly a schoolteacher h re, and fdie, as well aa the Messrs. Truby, has many acquaintances here. James Truby, just prior to his departure, about seven years ago, was assistant postmaster. MAY SEARCH SHIPS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN PORT SAID, Egypt. March 1. The five Russian torpedo boat destroyers which arrived here to-day have already left in the direction of Algiers. It is rumored that they intend to search for vessels bearing contraband of war in the Mediterranean. The Russian cruiser Aurora will follow them. J FOUNDED ENGINEERS ARRIVE AT SASEBO NAGASAKI, Japan. March 1. Seven wounded engineers arrived at Sasebo yesterday from the stone-laden merchant steamers sunk off Port Arthur, Feb. 24. The sinking of the vessels was managed by wires connecting them with the Japanese torpedo-boat destroyers. oncombatn:i t Removed. ST. PETERSBURG, March 1. The military authorities are causiug to be removed from all strategic points In the far East the women and children and all aged and Infirm men, so that the necessity of protecting them will not be added to the other duties of the troops, and in order that all supplies may be available for the use of the actual combatants. Xo Fight ut Port Arthur. ST. PETERSBURG. March 1. Dlre-t telegraphic advices received here from Port Arthur to-night make no mention of the bombardment of that place reported by the London Daily Telegraph to-day. On the contrary, these advices say that the Japanese fleet has disappeared from the horizon of Port Arthur. One Shot Pierced Her Hull. PORT ARTHUR, March 1. The Russian torpedo boat which sought refuge In Pigeon bay, Feb. 2G, was subjected to a terrible fire from the Japanese cruisers. One shot pierced her hull. The boat was beached, the leak was stopped, she was refloated at high water and returned to Port Arthur. A lleloved Russian Commander. SEBASTOPOL, Russia, March 1. Vice Admiral Besohrazoff, has left here for Kronstadt to take command of the second division of the Baltic flet. Admiral Bezobrazoff is gratly beloved by the sailors, many of whom gathered at the railroad station to bid him farewell. Sacrifices Another Son. ST. PETERSBURG. March l.-Countess Nlrod to-day bade farewell to another son, who has just been appointed midshipman in the Russian navy, and who goes to the front to take the place of his brother, who was killed on board the Variag at Chemulpo. Spain Proicetiii the ( nnnriei. TENERIFFE, Canary Islands, March 1. A detachment of J.OG0 Sjanish troops arrived here to-day to reinforce the garrison in accordance with the plans of the Spanish government to protect Spain's neutrality during the war iu the far East. ConccK!on t: Jewish Surgeons. KIEFF, Rus.da. March 1. The governor of Kleff has in.-tructcd the local police not to Interfere with the families or servants of Jewish surgeons who have gone to the far East, although the law forbids them to teniain outside the pale. H lock cd in the Canal. PORT SAID. Eypt. March 1. The Russian cruiser Aurora, elue here this morning from Suez, has been blocked in the canal since midn'ght, probably by other vessels. The Russian torpedo-boat destroyers hue arrived bet. liaeiSSadOS Heturii to London. ST. PUTUKSr.URG, March 1. Count Benckeiidorff, the Russlau ambassador to Great ilritaln, returned to London to-day, after seeing his son en" to the front with his regiment. Russians Leave Anson ht. ANSON I A, Conn.. March 1. Twenty-six Russian resldiuls of this city left here today for Russia to be recruited iu the Russia n army. IV006 Dock Ia;!erern Idle. nES?A. Bus . March 1. About 10.000 dock laborers arc out of employment here on account of the stoppage of sea business. Bass la a Cratae in Azores. PONT A DEL GADA, Azore Islands. y. irch 1. Tht Russian armored cruiser General Admiral has arrived here. C. ; 1 1: , : u 1 . 11 Uiug. BINGHAMTON. N. Y.. March 1 Justice Albert H. Seweii this afternoon re-er-iv d a t"!';'M-'i -da tin-; that his brother, commander William Elbrtdge Bewatt, U. S. N., gov t nor of th- island of Quaaa, had reached San Fn DCteCO, and Is dying. Justice Bt well will leave for San Fraucisco tomorrow morning. Bs el Saaa Company Formed. M1LWAUK ':!. March 1. The Jnnesvide Sugar Com i any, with a capital of $800.000, has Just been formed. Preliminary work will begin at once for the erection of a large beet uuKar factory at Janesville. Itn-hard G. Wa-ieer. J a. I.awsou aud Chaik. 1. Ii . ..;.r arc the orauizvra.

KOREA'S FATE SEALED IF RUSSIA DEFEATS JAPAN

Hermit Kingdom May Appeal to the United States for Sympathy and Support. ALL EUROPE'S EARS DEAF PARIS, March 1. In anticipation of the negotiations which will follow the RussoJapanese war, the Korean officials in Europe are turning their attention to the powers which give their country support. It is feared that Japan, even if victorious, will find that she cannot live up to the high principles to which she pledged herself, particularly if the war be long drawn out. Her expenses and losses will be great and Korea, having been occupied and serving as a field of battle, will be one of the subjects of negotiations. If Russia Is victorious, Korea's fate, so far as Russian diplomacy can make It, is sealed. A consideration of the attitude of the European powers shows that Korea has little to hope for from them. Great Britain being expected to agree to greater Japan control over the Hermit Kingdom, while France and Germany would not oppose Russia in the event of her being victorious. The hopes of the Koreans, therefore, are centering on the United States and as soon as the cable and other lines of communication are restored it is understood that representations will be made to the Korean government with the view to inducing it to designate a leading diplomat as minister at Washington, the post now being occupied by a charge d'affaires. The Korean government will be urged to authorize its officials to conduct a campaign to arouse the interests of the American people in Knn a and when the negotiations are begun then an urgent appeal will hi' submitted to the President to use his good offices as provided by the treaty between the two states. Minister Yeung Tchan. the Korean minister in Paris, who was secretary of legation at Washington several years ago, is expected to be considered by his government for transfer to the United States. TWO MEN ATTACKED BY MOUNTAIN LION Xew Yorker Fatally Injured in Kentucky and His Companion Denuded of Clothing. MOUNT STERLING. Ky., March 1.While A. C. Marklein and a man named McCarty, both of New York, were riding along Bushy Cane creek, they were attacked by a huge mountain lion and a fight rercsulted. The beast sprang on the horse ridden by Markleln and bore him to the ground. Marklein's leg was caught under the horse. McCarty drew his revolver and fired, the bullet striking the lion and only stunning him. The lion fell from the horse on to Marklelu's body and buried Its teeth In his breast and shoulders, tearing the Mesh. McCarty continued to shoot the animal, and after emptying his weapon secured a club and began to beat the brute, which was weakening from loss of blood. Markleln is fatally Injured, while McCarty':; clothing was torn to shreds and his body horribly scratched. CLUB HALL ERECTED IN THE EAST SIDE Xew Venture in Social Science in the Heart of the Xew York Tenement District. NEW YORK, Mar?h 1. Clinton Hall, an experimental venture built on lines suggested by prominent workers In the poorer sections of the city, has just been opened. It is the first of a proposed chain to be erected by the Social Halls Association, In which are interested many of the city's leading financiers and philanthropists. The buildint-. situated in Clinton street, in the heart of the East Side tenement district, would, from an architectural point, be a credit to Fifth avenue. I It is expected to fill a need In these districts for social meeting places, and Is equipped after the style of the best clubs and restaurants, approaching closely to the point of luxury. Every facility has been installed for pleasure and recreation. PERSIA'S INTERESTS SAID TO BE WITH RUSSIA PARIS. March 1. In a dispatch from Teheran, Persia, a correspondent of the Petit Temps transmits statistics of Persia's foreign trade, and comments on their bearing on the political situation. He says that Russia's share of this trade amounts to 50 per cent, and Great Britain's to 25 per cent, of the whole, but, whereas the former takes goods from Persia annually amounting to j-i.i'rO0,000, as ugalust goods supplied by her amounting to $23,000.0(H)t Great Britain supplying Persia with 120.400.000 worth of goods a Year, takes from her only $3,600,00u worth. Consequently, the correspondent adds, Persia's interest is obviously in favor of Russia. He adds that Persia will long remain a purely agricultural country, which fact ; a M'tically secures the domiuating influence of Russia there. ENGINEER KILLED AND OTHERS HURT PRINCETON. Ky.. March 1 Express No. 104 on the Illinois Central Railway ran into a section of a, freight train in the yards here to-day. The engine was thrown down a forty-foot enbankmcnt into a creek, the engine- r, George Tagg, being killed and buried in the wreck. Conductor McKinney was badly injured and Fireman Tom Jones suffered a broken leg. Nene of the passeng rs were injured. The freight was cut in two at a street crossing, but a part of it had backed on to the main track. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS NEW YORK. March 1 Arrived: Finland, from Antwerp; Manjnette. from lamdon; Rotterdam, from Rotterdam; If ahn T Wilhelm der Grosse, from Bremen, off Nantucket: Grosser Kurfürst, from Bremen. Sailed: Carpathla, for Liverpool; Amsterdam, for Rotterdam. PLYMOUTH, March 1 Arrived: Pennsylvania, from New Yrk. for Cherbourg and Hamburg, and proceeded. MO VI LLE. Mareii 1. Arrived: Ionian, from St. John. N. B.. and Halifax, for Liverpool, and proceeded. bT. Mil HAULS. March 1. Arriv. d : Canoplc, from Alexandria, Naples and Gibraltar, for Boston. N'Al'LKS. March 1. Arrived: Palatia, from New York; Perugia, from Leghorn, for New York. GIBRALTAR. March 1. Arrived: N ckar, from New York, for Naples, and proceeded. BBOWHBAD, March L Passed: fttla land, from Philadelphia, for Liverpool. ANT W ERP, March 1. Arrived: Kroonland, from New York. "nti-JuK" Law t pheld. RALEIGH. N. C. March L The Supreme Court t t-day hamle l down a decision which puts all li'juor prohibitive territory In North Carolina under the "anti-jug" law. This prohibits the shipment of liquor from points within the State to points within the State where the prohibition or dispensary law is In effect, anil this includes about fifty countlen, The law. when passed, was understood to apply to four counties, but its language is construed to apply to the entire State. TO CI RE A C OLD IX ÜM1 I 1" Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggie tj refund the money If it falls to cure.

TAKAHIRA TELLS WHY JAPAN RESISTS

RUSSIA

Salvation of the Mikado's Kingdom Depends on Checking Russian Encroachments. JAPAN NOT AMBITIOUS ------------------------------ NEW YORK. March 1. Under the title "Why Japan Resists Russia," Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister at Washington, discusses the cause of the present conflict In the forthcoming number of the North American Review. Mr. Takahira points out the grounds for his government's belief that Russia's encroachments in the far East were a menace to Japan, inasmuch as the absorption of Manchuria meant "the inevitable sequence of such action, the absorption of Korea." After explaining in detail the events that led up to the war, he says: "There Is no foundation for the belief that Japan was prompted to war by ambition, or that her success, if happily she be successful. implies any danger to ether nations. To the thoughtful Janpanese. there can be no greater cause for wonder than the conjecture whether their country's success may not be the precursor of a new alignment of races. Oriental on the one side, Caucasian on the other. To them, it seems no more than a chimerical dream, a suggestion of the memories of the age of Genghis Khan, impossible of achievement in these better days of intimate intercourse and mutual interdependence among all nations. "Let me add, also, that those who endeavor to attach some measure of reproach to Japan by characterizing this as a war between a Christian and a non-Christian country, fail utterly to appreciate the efforts my countrymen have made to conform to the spirit as well as to the practices of modern civilization. Freedom of religious belief is as firmly guaranteed in Japan as in any country in the world; and I speak with no thought of laudation or of invidious comparison when I express the belief that rectitude of thought and conduct will be as fully exemplified by the actions of my countrymen during the present struggle as by those of their adversaries. Assured of the Justice of our cause, yet not desirous of escaping judgment founded on knowledge, we do feel that we have the right to expect exemption from narrow minded criticism based on the prejudices of race or of creed." UNION MANDATED TO RESTORE A MEMBER Unusual Action of Court at San Francisco Affecting the Traction Men's Organization. SAN FRANCISCO, March 1. Superior Judge Hebbard to-day in a decision granted the prayer of George Dingwell in his action for the issuance of a writ of mandate to compel the Amalgamated Association of Street-railway Employes of America to reInstate him to membership. He and others were some time ago expelled and fined for having violated obligations, held secret meetings and conspired against the international associntion's welfare. The court held that Dlngwell was fined and expelled on a charge not provided for In the by-law of the association and under the laws of this State he cannot lose his standing. The writ prayed for was therefore granted. FIGHT BETWEEN REVENUE MEN AND MOONSHINERS Three of the Combatants Alleged to Have Been Killed and One Fatally Wounded. OWINGSVILLE, Ky., March 1. An unconfirmed rumor reached here to-night that a battle was waged to-day In the mountains of Knott county between moonshiners and revenue men. According to the rumor William and John Haddix, moonshiners, were killed and Jack Combs, a moonshiner, was fatally wounded. One deputy marshal was reported killed. The moonshiners an re said to be working In a cave when surprised by the revenue men. and resisted arrest. The report has not yet been definitely confirmed. AGAIN IN ALCATRAZ. One of the Prisoners Who Escaped on Forged Pardons. SAN FRANCISCO. March 1. Joseph White, one of the military prisoners who secured his release from Alcatraz Island last October by means of a forged pardon, has been arrested in this city and is again a convict in the island prison. With four companions he was released from Alcatraz on which the officers in charge of the prison thought to be genuine orders of release. Not until the men were well away was the fraud discovered. An investigation showed that the entire plot had been hatched and carried out by the men in the prison. The men had forged the names of the heads of the War Department and also the names of Maj. H. M. Morrow judge advocate of the Department of California, and Maj. J. R. Williams, assistant adjutant general. Even letterheads on which the pardons were printed were fraudulent. SERVIA AND BULGARIA MAY FIGHT TURKEY BERLIN, March 1. The correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger, at Belgrade. Servia, telegraphs that King Peter, addressing the officers of the army on the occasion of the Servian centennary supper, said, alluding to the Balkan situation, that they must prepare themselves for great days. General Putnik, the war minister, responded, saying that the army would defend Servian rights. This incident is taken in Berlin to mean that Servia and Bulgaria may have reached an agreement to co-operate. DEATHS OF A DAY. ST. PETERSBURG. March 1. General Vannovskl. former minister of war, died last night. The imperial shooting party planned for Gatsehina was countermand d OO account of the death of General Vannovskl. Most of the persona invited to Join the party attended a requiem service instead. CAMBRIDGE. Mass.. March l.-Francis Boett. a vell-knowr. musical composer, died at his home here to-day iu his ninety-first year. He was the secoud oldest graduate of Harvard University. NEW YORK. March 1. Russell Sage received a telegram to-day announring the death of his sister, Mrs. Samuel Chapin, of Oneida, N. , at the age of ninety-five. Liberal In.orlty Inrrened. LONDON, March 1. The eleetion to fill the seat In the House of Commons for the Normanton division of Yorkshire, West Riding, rendered vacant by the death Feb. 3 of Benjamin Pickard, Liberal, has resulted as follows: W. Parrett. Liberal and Labor, 6,855; M Dorman, Conservative, 2909; Liberal majority. 3,946. At th last election in this division Mr. Pickard, Liberal, obtained a majority of 1,419 over C. L. Kave. Conservative. Inerenm of et Front. NEW YORK. March 1 At the annual meeting of the American Woolen Coaapany, held in Jersey "ly to-day. Frederick A r. of Lowell. Hess : Bdwtn c. Swift, of Chicago, and Edward F. Chapin, of Andover. Mass.. were re-elected dlreetors. Net profits of $3.343.51!) for the year 1903 were reported. an Increase of 1115,852 over those for 1902. Wagon Factor) Ilurned. WATEKLOO. la.. March 1. Fire to-day destroyed th large plant of the Waterloo V;iKon ind Omnibur. Company and several adjolulng buildlnya. The Iuüü Li 100,000.

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QUEEN VISIT DEE UNIVERSITY Senate and Council Present an Address and His Majesty Replies. UNDERGRADUATES YELL LONDON'. March 1. The King and Queen filled a round of engagements at Cambridge to-day, the principal function being tha opening of several new buildings connected with the university, where the King at one time was a student. He was presented with an address of welcome from the senate and council of the university. Replying thereto the King spoke of his pride in having been a member of the university and the pleasure with which he always lookeu back at his undergraduate days at Trinity College, and emphasized the necessity for the extension and development of all branches of study and research, whieh were so essential to the greatness and welfare of the empire. After heartily thanking those present for the welcome to the Queen and himself. King Edward concluded: "I join with you in your prayer that my empire may continue in peace and prosperity throughout my reign." Their Majesties were accorded a memorable reception from the undergraduates. The town was elaborately decorated and filled with visitors. FAIR WEATHER TO-DAY; COLDER IN THE NORTH WASHINGTON. March 1. Fore, sat for Wednesday and Thursday: Indiana and Illinois Fair on Wednesday; colder in north portion. Thursday rain in south; snow In north portion; fresh to brisk northwest winds. Ohio Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday, except rain Thursday in west portion; variable winds. Tennessee Fair Wednesday and Thursday. Kentucky Fair and warmer on Wednesday. Thursday fair. Wisconsin Fair in south; snow and much colder in north portion on Wednesday. Thursday fair; warmer in west portion; fresh to brisk northwest winds. Lower Miehigan Fair on Wednesdav; colder In north portion. Thursday increasing cloudiness; fresh north to west winds. North Dakota Snow on Wednesday; warmer in west portion. Thursday snow and colder. South Dakota Snow on Wednesday; warmer In west portion. Thursday snow and colder. Iowa Fair on Wednesday, except snow In northwest portion; colder In north por tion. Thursday rain or snow. Minnesota Fair on Wednesday, except snow In northeast portion; much colder. Thursday fair and warmer; brisk northwest winds, becoming southeasterly. Nebraska Rain in southeast portion; snow in north on Wednesday. Thursday fair and colder. Kansas Fair, except rain, in northeast portion. Thursday fair and colder. Local ObnervntioiiM on Tuesday. ' Bar. Th. R.H. Wind. Weather. Pre. 7 a. m.. 30.22 22 S2 N'west. Cloudy. T 7 p. m..u.l5 42 84 S'east. Cloudy. COO Maximum temperature, 44; minimum temperature. r2. Comparative statement of mean temperature and total precipitation on March 1: Normal 38 .12 Mean 3$ T. Departure for day 0 .12 Departure for month 0 .12 Departure since Jan. 1 406 .20 W. T. BLYTHE. Secticn Director.

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Address Dr. Sboop Box 4790 Racine, Wis. GERMAN STEEL SYNDICATE HIS JE ORGANIZED Twenty-Six of the Largest Producers Reach an Agreement and Allot the Output. WILL RUN THREE YEARS BERLIN. March 1. After long and tedlous negotiations the German steel syndicate has finally been organlxed. The original plan was for a syndicate of the entire German steel industry, and was fiist set in motion at Frankfort-on-the-Main in the summer of IH02, but after long haggling, this project was found to be impossible. Negotiations were then begun and now have been concluded among twenty-six of the largest concerns In the country. The smaller manufacturers, whose output ranges from 1.000.000 to 1.800,000 tons annually, were excluded. Even on this narrow basis the organization seemed Imposi: r r several months, owing to the excessive allotments asked by the Krupp company and several others. Finally. In January, twenty steel works agreed to the terms of the syndicate contract, but the signing of this contract aas postjoned Df nding further negotiations with the six recalcitrant establishments. The twenty companies reinforcd their case with threats of ruinous competition against the independents, which they would kep up until they had driven them out of the markets of the world. These threats had the desired result. The demands cT the Krupp company, which acre regarded as excesive, presented one of tr greatest dlflU ultie- r the negotiators of the syndicate. The Interested companies, however, reached a com prom lsi with the Krupp company today, the allotment made it on an increasing scale reaching 700.000 tons on Aprli LJ vm. The svndieate as organized embraces twentv-slx establishments and extends to June JO, VJ0". NO WITNESSES IN BEHALF OF BANDITS Cases of Neidermeier and Marx Will Go to Jury Without Testimony, v CHICAGO. March. 1. Paul Neldermeier. brother of Peter, who Is one of the carbarn bandits now on trial, to-day refused to testify for his brother. It was announced that Paul Neidermeier and Mrs. Neider meier, the mother of the two boys, would testify that at the time the car-barn mnrders were committed Peter Neidermeier was home in bed. The refusal of Paul to testify to-day caused the alibi to fall flat, and the cases of Netdermeier and Gustave Marx will go to the Jury without a single witness having testified in their behalf. The evidence given in behalf of Van Dine to show that he was the Irresponsible victim of epilepsy and hereditary insanity will be offset by ten or a dozen witnesses who will give evidence In rebuttal. It is expected that the case will go to the Jury eariy next aeek. Held for Attempt to Kill. BLOOM I NGTON, 111.. March l.-Deputy sheriffs at Forrest have under arrest Lee Thomas, wanted at Pittsburg for the attempted murder of his wife on Feb. 11 Thomas and a companion named Robert Blaekwell were en route from Chicago to St. Louis and the former Is said to have confessed to Blaekwell. the latter Informing the officers. A $500 reward was offered for Thomas's arrest. Brain Work requires certain food elements (there's no other way,) these elements are found in GrapeNuts in the correct proportion scientifically pre-digested all ready for the "out of business" stomach to assimilate. Your Brain seems sluggish and dull it indicates lack of proper food and 10 days use of GrapeNuts will show you the way back to brain-health and strength. Get the little book "The Road to Weilville," in each pkg.