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TH.& MUKJgjSl ytMUJUXLAli, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 190 GAPTUHEO ATSEi Russian Officer Carries Valuable Papers ABOARD BRITISH STEAMER Cruiser Tsushima Runs Her Down Off Ctfrean Coast, CAPTOR CAPTAIN OF GROZOyOI Japanese Will Proabjy Hold the Chi nese Government Responsible for the Attempted Escape of the Russian. SPECIAL CABLE. SHANGHAI, .Dec. 21. A report has reached here that the captain of the Rus sian orpedo-boat destroyer Grozovoi which was dismantled at Shanghai, August 26. last, has been discovered on board the British stiamer Nferetia, which was seized ! the Japanese protected cruiser Tsu fchima off Ulsan. Corea, Monday. Charts and documents which would have been of incalculable value to the Russians are said to have been found on the captain's person. The report, which is generally credited here, somewhat conflicts with that con tained in an earlier dispatch, in which it was stated that Captain Reitzenstein, of the cruiser Askold, also disarmed In Au gust at Shanghai, was the officer who had attempted to reach Vladivostok on the NIgretia. In either case it is believed that the Japanese will hold the Chinese authorities strictly responsible for the escape of the officer from Shanghai. Great Britain is also likely to be re quired to clear herself in the matter un less the rumor circulated here is correct, that the captain disguised himself as a French officer and in that manner se cured passage on the Nigretla. LOADED WITH CONTRABAND. Japanese Cruiser Seizes Vessel Bound for Vladivostok. TOKIO. Dec. 20. The Japanese protect ed cruised Tsushima seized the British steamer Nigretla, bound for Vladivostok, off Ulsan, Corea, yesterday. An exam ination of the Nigretia's cargo showed she had a large quantity of contraband of war on board. She was sent to Sasebo lor trial before ihe prize court. It is reported that the Nigretla had on board officers and men of the Russian torpedo-destroyers who had escaped from Shanghai, and were attempting to regain the Russian lines. The Nigretla belongs to Allan &. Co., of Lelth, Scotland.) CAUGHT LEAVING PORT ARTHUR British Vessel Loses a Number of Russian Officers Aboard. TOKIO. Dec. 20. The British steamer King Arthur was captured while at tempting to leave Port Arthur yester day by the Japanese guardship Asa guiri. It is understood that1 the King Arthur toolc supplies to Port Arthur. She had on board Russian naval offi cers who were attempting to Join the Russian second Pacific squadron. The King Arthur was taken to Sasebo for trial. The King Arthur is owned by the Bombay & Persian Steam Navigation Company, of Bombay. She trades be tween India and China, Japan, and like ports. Carries Valuable Papers. SHANGHAI. Dec. 20. There appears to be no doubt that the commander of the .Russian torpedoboat-destroyer Grozovoi, who has been interned here since his ves sel arrived after the battle between the Russian and Japanese fleets off Port Ar thur on August 10, took passage on the steamer Nigretla, bound for Vladivostok, The commander carried valuable charts and documents. Sevastopol Has Heavy List. TOKIO, Dec. 20. Observations taken at Tort Arthur today showed the Russian "battleship Sevastopol to be listing ten de Rrees. probably as a result of the last Japanose torpedo attacks. PANIC IN MUKDEN PASSED. Manchurian Town Has Resumed Its Wonted Aspect. MUKDEN. Dec. 20.-A month back the natives of Mukden were on the verge o panic. The Russians were retreating from Liao Yang. and. so the story went, were nt going to stop short of Tleling or Har bin. Every one who had the means cither left the city or prepared to do so. What provisions there were rose to fam ine prices, private vehicles disappeared from the streets and the Chinese two wheeled carts that serve as droskys van ished. Shutters were up on many of the stores and the whole place looked like a tity about to be abandoned to the enemy. Today Mukden is as thriving as it ever was. If not more so. The Russians are fortified 13 miles to the south on a line that every one believes the Japanese can neither break nor turn. The city has opened up again and life is going on as smoothly as if there were jiot two big armies at quarters close enough for ub to hear every big gun "that is fired. The shops are open and doing a thriving trade not only In tho necessaries of life but luxuries as wcl. Furs are la tho greatest demand, lii the big shops one can find skins of s-Js and tigers; otter and bear and the thousand and one other varieties that the Chinese work into overcoats, shubas, gloves and capes. Silks find ready purchasers, and old and rare hits of bronze, chlnaware and jewel work that disappeared so mysteriously when tho city was thought to be threatened, are displayed for sale. Native cabs are again seen on the street, and soldiers on duty at the street crossings direct the busy traffic like the police on the Nevsky Prospect In St. Petersburg. Altogether the fear of war and hostile occupancy has apparently vanished from Mukden, and the town is living its old. easy Oriental life, with Just a leaven of modern energy Introduced by a popula tion of about 250,000 foreigners . scattered roundabout. Admiral Davis Lands at Antwerp. ANTWERP. Pec ' 20. Rear-Admiral Charles H. Davis, representative of the American Government on the-interna-tional commission to inquire Into-- the North Sea incident, landed here today 4 from the steamer Finland on his way to Paris-' As he had not seen a.ny of his fel- lowrnmmli:)iinnfrii hn salA Vi-liarf no In- rformatlon regarding the latest develop ments, but his impression was tnat tne in quiry might be -expected- to laEt six -weeks. Indignation in Russia. ST. PETERSBURG. Dec 20. The Eng lish reports that Russian agents are try ing to suborn witnesses belonging to the Hull fishing fleet In connection with the North Sea Incident arouse great-Indignation hero, they being considered to be a willTul misrepresentation' of fact. Russia openly offered, a reward for information throwing light on the subject Russian Murderers Protected.. SHANGHAI, Dec. 20. The Taotai has demanded of the Russian Consul the sur render of the two sailors of the Russian, cruiser Askold who are charged ,with mur dering a Chinaman, but the Ch'lnese gov eminent does not porscss a force adequate to dontrol the 1000 'Russians here in the evont of the Consul's refusal to .surrender. the two sailors. Claims of Over Half a Million. LONDON, Dec. 20. The Board of Trade inquiry into the North Sea Incident closed today. It Is said that the claims against the Russian government aggregate about J600.000. NICHOLAS IS VERY ANXIOUS. He Desires to Conclude Arbitration Treaty With theUnited States. ST.' PETERSBURG, Dec 20. Consider able surprise Is- manifested at the Foreign Office regarding the reports from English sources representing the Washington Gov ernment' as being disposed to abandon the Russian-American arbitration because of the character of the modifications pro posed by Russia. Emperor Nicholas is sincerely anxious to conclude a treaty with the United States. It Is pointed out that the modifications proposed are directly . modeled, on the treaties provided for by The Hague con vention, slightly amplifying the Anglo French model, which practically confined arbitration to the Interpolation of trea ties and judicial questions. Russia has already negotiated similar treaties' with Belgium and with Sweden and Norway, and desires to make other with the larger European powers. Moscow Riot Leaders Held. MOSCOW, Dec 20. An official account of the riots says the agitation among the Moscow students commenced after the St. Petersburg riots of December 1L The revolutionary socialists committee of Moscow circulated proclamations, urging political demonstrations December 18 and 19. After a brlqf recital of the "excite ment in the main thoroughfares, especial ly on the part of the male and female students," the account says the police dis persed the crowds with drawn swords and carried off banners bearing inscriptions hostile to the government. Nobody was seriously injured. Two of the policemen are suffering from gunshot wounds. Forty-three of the ringleaders are de tained in custody and will be tried on charges of disturbing the peace. The oth ers who were arrested have been released. An attempt was made to revive the dis turbances yesterday, but it was stopped by the police. Twenty-two persons were arrested. Troops Leave for Front. EKATERINODAB, RusBla, Dec. 20. Two cavalry regiments and six infantry battalions from the Caucasus have left here for the front. ABUSES OF WATER DRINKING Heart Forced to So Much Unneces sary Labor. NEW YORK, Dec 20. A paper read be fore, the New York. County MedlcaL As sociation by a professor of clinical medi cine in the New York1 Medical School, on the subject of water drinking, has aroused considerable discussion at the monthly meeting of the members. "'The abuses of water drinking are com mitted by every one," said the professor in his routine work. Usually "no harm is dpne, even though we fail to achieve the results desired. But the contrary is true in the not Infrequent cases where we add to the -burdens of an already over taxed heart and circulation, and where we thoughtlessly augment the embar rassments of organs we are striving to relieve Most striking of all is the abuse of water drinking in chronic nephritis. Patients require no urging to drink as much as possible. To dpubt the efficacy of "kidney flushing" is the rankest her esy, that good might result from reducing the dally amount of fluids to normal quantities is comprehensible, and yet such is the case. "In heart disease the abuse of fluids Is less evident, but none the less serious In Its consequence. Every drop of water taken in the body means additional work for the heart." PAYOR MUNICIPAL CONTROL. New York Citizens' Union Committee Adopts .Resolutions. NF V YORK. Dec. 20. The city com mittee of the Citizens' Union has adopted resolutions favoring an extension of mu nicipal control of public utilities, a mu nicipal lighting plant, purchase of elec trical, conduits and the grant of power by the Legislature to the city to build and operate lighting plants, gas and electric The committee adopted the report of the committee on franchises, which favors presenting to the legislature the Con stitutional amendment proposed by the "Tilden Commission" pf 1E75, which was that the- Legislature shall have no power to pass any law ''for the opening, making, paving, lighting or otherwise improving or maintaining streets,' avenues, parks or places, docks or wharves, or for any other local work or Improvement In or for the city; but all authority necessary for such purposes shall be, by law, con ferred on the city government." RODERICK & BASC0M, ST. LOUIS Awarded the Only Grand Prizes. ST. LOUIS. Dec. 20. (Special.) World's Fair superior jury confirmed awards to Broderick & Bascom for the only grand prizes for wire rope. Also awarded them the only grand prize on underground mine haulage. This display, pronounced the handsomest one-article display at the fair, received five highest awards. .. - SIG SICHEL & COL, 92 THIRD ST. Tobacco jars. English make, will keep tobacco fresh. 1 T ' Don't wait until you are46lck before try ing Carter's Little Liver Pills, but get a vial at once. You can't take them with out benefit. XMAS PRESENT THE BEST IS A BOX OF LINEN PA PER WITH MONOGRAM EMBOSSED ON IT. OR A BOX OF ENGRAVED VIS ITING CARDS FROM W. G. SMITH & CO. TVaafclnstea Balldlnr. GOULD PULLS A GUN Heir to Millions.Scares Off Pur suing Sophomores, THEY WANTED TO HAZE HIM Planned to Have Sport With Fresh man at the Columbia- University During Class Dinner Res cued by His Father. NEW YORK, Dec 2a While being pur sued In Upper Broadway this afternoon by a crowd of Columbia University sopho mores, who were bent on capturing him.. Kingdon Gould, son of George J. Gould, drew a revolver and fired over the heads of the crowd. He then fled to a fraternity house, which was soon surrounded by the sophomores, and from which he was res cued by Ills father, who took him away In a carriages under the guard of three men supposed to be detectives. On a previous occasion Young Gould, who Is a freshman in the Columbia School of Mines, escaped from the second-year men by drawing a hammer, which he flourished in the manner of a pistol. Young Gould, who was on his way from the college grounds, was stopped by a group of sophomores, who . attempted to capture him for the dinner to bo held to morrow night, at which It was planned be should furnish entertainment for his captors, much after the fashion of other prisoners of war. As soon as- the sophomores began to clca-,e in about him, Gould took to his heels. He had not run more than a block when, seeing his pursuers were gaining on him and that he could not escape, Gould turned suddenly and drew a re volver. "Don't any of you come a step nearer or try to touch me," he shouted. The elder classmen still pressed forward. "He won't shoot," one of them cried. Gould raised the revolver and shot over their heads. "You will And out whether I'll shoot or not," he said. The sophomores at once fell back and Gould took refuge In the fraternity-house. REFORMS WILL BE MADE. Czar Has Turned Down Extreme Measures Advocated. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 20. The de lay in the issuance of the imperial manifesto outlining reforms has led to the wildest rumors, according to which Emperor Nicholas has turned his back on the idea of making any con cessions, the immediate downfall of In terior Minister Sviatopolk-Mirsky is imminent and the nomination of Lieu-tenant-General Klelgels, Governor General of Kleff, as his successor may be looked for. These reports, according to the As sociated Press information, are, entire ly without foundation. It Is beyond question that the measures soon to be announced will be -entirely unsatisfac tory to the extremists and to many Liberals, who will be content with nothing less than a complete revolu tion of the government. The proposi tion for a constitution and the convo cation of a national assembly, the Emperor, after careful consultation with his Ministers and other advisers, has rejected, as impracticable and Im possible under the existing conditions, but what is termed a definite pro gramme of- rational measures of re form In the direction, of liberality has been decided upon and shortly will be announced. At the same time, in order to put a stop to the ferment into wfiich the country has been thrown by the pres ent agitation, the announcement will be made In such a fashion as to leave, the peoplo under no illusions regarding the government's position. CHALLENGED GIRL VOTER. Name Not on Registration Books, and She Was Not of Age. DENVER, Dec 20. The Supreme Court today heard testimony on the contempt charges against Isaac Goldman and Ed Sweeney for their part In the election In precinct 3. ward 4 thla city. This pre cinct is the original "Green County," from which. In 1903. 726 votes were re turned, one more than' the total registra tion, and all but eight for the Democratic ticket. Dr. Matt Grott. Supreme Court watcher, testified that Goldman apd Sweeney, who were election judges, allowed many per sons to vote who were not properly reg istered. He said that a girl not over 18 years of age was permitted to vote, after her vote had been challenged, although the name which she gave (Mary French) was not in the registration book. t The cou't ordered the ballot box opened this afternoon. Expert Hanna will make his report on the contents tomorrow. WINE STANDARD FIXED. Secretary Wilson Approves Report Made by a Commission. WASHINGTON, Dec 20. The commis sion which has been considering what standards should be adopted for food products today submitted Its report to Secretary Wilson, who Immediately ap prdved it. The report fixes the wine standard as containing not less .than 8 nor more -than 16 per cent of alcohol, by vol ume, and in 100 cubic centimeters of not more than .1 of a gram of sodium chloride nor over .2 of a gram of potassium sul phate. Red wine not over .14 of a gram and white' wine not over .12 of a gram of volatile acids derived from fermentation and described as ascetic acid. ADMISSIONS AT THE PAIR. Over Twelve Million Were Paid For and Seven Million Were Free. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 20. The official report of the director of concessions and admissions of the World's Fair shows that the total recorded admissions for the peilod of the Exposition from. April 30 to December 1 Inclusive was 19.634.S55. of which 12,504.616 were paid and 6.S90.239 were free. The free admissions included from 20.000 to 30.000 workmen, who were admitted dally for several weeks to com- XTor. Fourth aad WaskhajftOH $1.25 Pictures for 43c Another shipment positively the last -of one thousand cartoons by Gibson, Christy, Underwood, Pierce, Jessie Wilcox Smith, Russell, De Nesti, Hutt, Anita Le Roy and Harrison Fisher on sale today at 43. Regular prices of these pictures are 75, 90 and $1.25. NO PHONE ORDERS FILLED. New Cupid Pictures $2 and $3.50 Just in, a large shipment of Cupid pictures "Awake" and "Sleeping" In circular quarter sawed oak frames. Two sizes: Small, S2.50; Large, $3.50. The Holiday Puzzle Solved in the Leather Goods Store No matter who you want to buy for relative or friend No matter how little or how much you care to spend you'll find the' very thing you want in our wonderful leather goods store. Can't give you any more than a very condensed synopsis of the stock, however A complete Toster of what we show would extend way beyond the limits of this page. Come to see you'll be pleased. Fancy Burnt Leather Goods We are showing- fancy Burnt Leather goods in great variety. Men's and Women's Coin Purses to 1.25. Music Rolls, $1.00, S2-00, $2.7o, 91.30. Memorandum and Address. Books, Z5c to 05c. Hand Bag's, $1.25, 2.00, $2J59 up to $050. Travelers' Sets - A decided convenience for the traveling: man or woman largo. va riety to select from. All fitted with the very hest grades of toilet ar ticles prices begin at $1.25 and go up to $18.50. Men's Cigar Cases, Wallets, Bill Books and Card Cases in great variety, ranging In price from 50c to .... . 33.75 Picture Frames of leather, a great variety of plain and fancy designs. Prices begin at 25c and go up to OSc Womeirs Card Cases, with purses to match, forming set which forms an attractive gift. Prices begin at $1.25 and go up to $5.50 All House Coats Reduced The sale of Men's House Coats, which begins here this morning, will be the "ship arrived" for many women Giving as it does an opportunity for buying a handsome present at a sub Holiday Book Store You never see anybody leave our book department without the book they want, at a price satisfactory to them for it's the largest and finest uvthe West The outcome of'a constant search of the world of lit erature. Christmas so near now and books will be difficult to choose if you do not depend on a department like this, with all facilities for caring for the great holiday rush. plete the" work of construcUon of build ings and installations of exhibits. A porUon of the exhibits will be shipped to the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Port land Burnett's Extract of Vanilla VniS exclusively-br H leading hotels and eliih. Colds or Fevers Are broken np in a single night, and serious illness prevented, by taking Hood's Pills- All drursistju 25 cer Honesty is the best policy I Schilling's Best: &YO?t&g txtncfli Your grocer's; money baclfc Tutf s Pills Cure AH Liver His Prevention better than cure. Tutt's "Liver Pills will not only cure, but if taken in time will prevent Sick Headache, dyspepsia, biliousness, malaria, constipation, jaundice, torpid liver and kindred diseases. TUTT'S Liver PILLS ABSOLUTELY CURE. The Store Will Be Open 55c PenWipers, Calendars. -Pipe Racks at 23e aad 35c. . Combination pretty, $1.25. Pocket Books, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, $25, 2.75. Suit Cases $3 to $50 Our stock of Suit- Cases for men's and women's use Is absolutely com plete some fitted, some plain, large assortment of kinds all of them ex cellent values prices begin at $3.00 .and go off up to 450.00. Medicine Cases -A surely useful gift, therefore cortaln to bo appreciated. Prices begin at 05 and go up to - $7.50 Playing Cards in pretty leather cases. Prices begin at 60c and go up to ,..$1.75 Poker Sets In leather cases. Prices begin at $1.50 and go up to $0.75 Writing Case and Lap Writing Pads: Prices begin at $L25 and go up to $8.75 stantial saving. $ 7.50 House Coats. . , . . 4.50 9.50 House Coats 7..00 10.50 House Coats. . . . 7.50 11.75 House Coats 9.50 12.50 House Coats '.75 13.50 House Coats ll.oO 15.50 House Coats' 12.50 Lipmanwoirc $ Co V LADIES' OUTFITTERS FURS FOR XMAS Our Great Holiday Sale Continues There is no more acceptable gift for a woman than a set of beautiful Furs, a stylish Neckpiece or a warm Pur Coat The prices at which we offer the items "below make them the ideal gift. If you have thought that you could not afford Furs, you will find on reading the three special prices mentioned below that Furs are no longer luxuries, but have become a practical, necessary garment, within the reach of 'all. We have issued a handsome catalogue pertaining to our Fur and Suit and Cloak business, containing much vaulable information on the care of furs,- that we will give or mail you upon application. Serviceable Boas of Sable, Isa bella and Stone Marten, trimmed with six full tails, regular $6.50 val- flJO Qff ues, special pJ9J'J Every Fur Boa reduced. HOLIDAY A grand Store Open Every Evening' Until Christmas Evenings Until Christmas $3,$4 Calendars $1.39 Ready again this morning with another Calendar special Like the one which proved such a' speedy seller last Monday The assortment includes THE CHRISTY CALENDAR. THE HARRISON FISHER CALENDAR. THE UNDERWOOD CALENDAR. Regular prices are $3.00 and $4.00 each On sale today, while they last, at $1.39. N. B. Every Calendar in our stock is of this sea son Not a "carried over," which has been revamped to fit the year, in the lot. very 91.75, Hand Bags 68c to $25 Women's Hand Bags fn all the latest styles and shapes Envelope bags. "Peggy" bags, flatlron bags, Fifth-avenue bags, made of seal, walrus, alligator, patent leather, pigskin, antelope, Japanese frog and sea lion some fitted, some plain prices begin at 68c and go on up to $25.00. Holiday Umbrella Sale You can choose from our stock of Holiday Umbrellas at a decided saving. Note the reductions which are in force. All our ; 5.00 Umbrellas $ 4.10 All our 6.00 Umbrellas -1.05 All our 6.50 Umbrellas 5.45 All our 7.00 Umbrellas K.OO All our 7.50 Umbrellas fi.RO All our 8.00 Umbrellas C.05 All our 8.50 Umbrellas. 7.45 All our 9.00 Umbrellas 7.85 .All our 10.00 Umbrellas 8.75 All our 11.00 Umbrellas 9.05 All our 11.50 Umbrellas 1025 All our 12.00 Umbrellas l'o.oo All our 12.50 Umbrellas 11.00 All our 13.00 Umbrellas 11.50 All our H.OO Umbrellas 11.83 All our 15.00 Umbrellas 12.05 All our 16.00 Umbrellas 13JK All our 16.50 Umbrellas 13.75 All nnr IX Oft TTmVirpllnK "It nn All our 20.00 Umbrellas 17.00 Our Holiday Jewelry Is Sold On Basis of Dry Goods Profit Two assured facts are: FIRST The only jewelry stocks which can at all be compared with ours are the assortments dis played by the leading specialty jewelers. SECOND If you can overcome prejudice against buying jewelry in a department store, and you choose from our stocks, you are assured of sav ing from 25 to 50 per cent. SILVERFIELD' Isabella and Sable Fox Boa, lined in Siberian Squirrel, in the long style, trimmed with cord and tassel: CIO CZK. reg.. I., $18; spc'l..P OFFERINGS FOR LADIES display of handsome holiday offerings for ladies replete in every detail not a thing missing. All the newest designs m gift-giving represented in great profu sion. In this magnificent showing you will find a thousand and one dainty and pretty things that would serve admirably as a Christmas present for feminine friend or rela tive. Anything you may select here will reflect credit on your good taste and judgment and will be highly appreciated by the recipient. We show unrivaled assortments and quote prices absolutely the lowest. Below we are quoting a few of the articles most in demand, of which our storks are most complete: HOLIDAY FURS SUITS AND CLOAKS FEATHER AND CHIFFON BOAS HANDKERCHIEFS' GLOVES SILK UMBRELLAS NECKWEAR PURSES COMBS OPERA BAGS Traveling Bags $2.50 Up Any man would be pleased to re ceive one of our Hand Bags a won derful variety to select from, many new ideas carried out In the various leathers some are plain, others have complete equipments of toilet articles of fine quality. Prices begin at $20 and go on up to $37.59. Women's Card Cases, plain and mounted. Prices begin at 50c and go up to... $5.00 Collar and Cuff Boxes A gift any man will ap preciate: very large variety." Prices bgln at $1.00 and go up to: $5.75 Music Rolls An immense variety of new de signs. Prices begin at 50c and go up to..$&50 Coin Purses for men's and women's use. Prices begin at 25c and go up to $3.00 "Sa. V FOURTH AND MORRISON Pretty White Thibet Boas, nice length, suitable for young lady from 12 to 18, CQ Off unusual value 45vOc? All Fur Coats reduced. S I i