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The -Omaha Daily Bee. RUSSIA VERSUS JAPAN. Fullest news of the conflict In The Bee. ROOSEVELT VERSUS PARKER. Read all about It daily In The Bee. i ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, 1871. OMAHA, SATURDAY MOUSING, OCTOBER 8, 1904 TWELVE PAGES. SINGLE COPY THREE CENTS. r ACTIVITY AT MUKDEN Indication! Russians Are Preparing to Assume the Offensive. PART OF JAPANESE LINE RFA""' WEAK . -. -J. 2. Koaropatkin Hope Rote Defeat luffered at Liao 1 t x OYAMA HURRYING UP REIf ..S 'ENTS Trobabilitj "Battle of Great tnde Maj Be Fought Be 8- SHIPS IN PORT ARTHUR HARBOK DAMAGED British Ship Carrying Provision for Port Arthur U Captnrrd by the Japanese OS ' New Chwam, (Copyright, by New York Herald Co., 1504.) ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 7. (New York Herald Cablegram-Special Telegram to The Bee.-Durlng the last aeveral day there ha been the greatest animation at Muk den. Fore'gn attache and correspondents have hurried there from Tlellng. It being evident that action was expected. General Kouropatkln, largely reinforced, wad re ported about to' advance to take advantage of the weaknes of the Japanese army to the southward. The Japanese, aware of this, are hurrying Up all possible reinforcements. Including even a contingent taken from the army around Port Arthur, showing how serious they consider the matter. Russian officers and soldiers are described as highly elated, believing the time has ar rived to avenge the defeat of Liao Yang. Ruaslan Ship Dumogfcl. TOKIO, Oct. 7.-7:80 p. m. It u ,-eported here that the fire of the Japanese land batteries aoverely damaged four Russian warship In the harbor of Port Athur. It Is stated that one of the vessels wai completely wrecked. The namei of none of the ships were given. 4 p. m. The Imperial headquarters Issued a report today of the recent Russian mili tary movements and skirmishes with the Japanese south of Mukden. as follow: On October 4 a few of the enemy's cav ulry approached the vicinity of Alyang-pU-nmcn. but our force drove them off. Itie enemy with a battalion ol Infantry, eleven squadrons of cavalry nnd live guns advanced toward Slialiuholzu on October 4 and retreated towurd HunngHliuii October 6. In tills direction there were only two or three of our squadrons of cnvairy, wnuse ouUiob. lines exterded between Maokou shan and WanaoMafer.. The Russian In fantry heading the column wore C'hlnee vostumej. On October 4 a small body of tie enem attacked our pickets at Plntaitzj and o.i tne klukden road and were repulsei. The enemy le.t his deud and rifles behl-,d. All the enemy wore unineae c: JFeur auundron of Russian Mr Bunsl.u'kuttzu on the Km tobef 4-ard remnlne'l there .u In of October t." - ' the enemy wore Chinese c:oining. cur squnai'ons oi nusstun cavuiry came i usnun ruiiu wc- untii the morn- Th eremv'B cavnlrv oatrols have been aeen south of WullchUs and Lungwangiuo. but they ret rented north to Lutoukou, leav ing infantry patrols. A detachment of the enemy's cavalry Oc tober 4. with three guns, advanced toward Hhiotat and taking up a position at Ta Tal tired on our troops north of Yental. Th enemy posted at ChangUin, on the rtsht bunk of the Hun river, has retired, leHVln- a snmll force there. There ar no troojis of the enemy In the neighborhood cf Taotaltau. A small force of the enemy recently at tacked our outpost on the left bank of the Hun river, but was driven back. Say Japs Seise gleaner. SHANGHAI. Oct. 7. Evening. Th Br!'. Ish steamer Sishan. from Hong Kong, haf be?n seized by the Japanese oft New Chwang. The Slshsn carried a cargo of cattle and flour Intended for Port Arthur. The BIshan Is a steel screw steamer of 1,351 ton and la owned by Thomas W. Richard son of London. Float Thoushti of Peace. ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 7. While not withholding praise for the American spirit of desiring to do things, the Bourse Ga aette today expresses gratification that "President Roosevelt's Idea of calling a peace conference to an accompaniment of the thunder ol cannon has apparently been shipwrecked." "We hope," the Gasette says, "that this will Induce the American Journals to give up the discussion of unsolicited Interven tion In the Russo-Japanese war In any nape or form. It Is a mistake to suppose that we are longer in the same position a In 1877, when we had the open enmity of Austria and could not rely upon the friend ship of Germany. The attitude of Austria, Germany, Prance and Italy Is no longer cause for anxiety. No one knows when the war will end. There will come a time when Japan will be confronted with the might of the whole Russian nation, then It will meet the fate of Genghis Khan." The question of sending the Baltic sea fleet to the far east by the way of Cape Horn Is advocated by a strong party at the admiralty on the ground that after passing the Strait of Magellan, their progress could not be dogged and reported by cab!. The collier could rendexvous In the south sea at smaller Pacific Islands. The main risk would be that In the vast stretch the vessels might be beaten off their track and the danger of a.- serious breukdown of some of the ships, although the transport Kamchatka Is equipped with appliance for the making of extraordinary repair. The selection of this rout would be tan tomount to a decision not to reach Vladivo stok before spring, a long voyage requiring economical speed for at least four month. Letters Front the Front. Mall letters describing Incident at the battle of Liao Yang are beginning to reach the newspapers here. An eye-wit-ties, who was present In the town during the fearful bon;l urdment of August SO and August 31, coiniwres the scenes to a seeth ing caldron, veterans of the Turkish war doclaring that nothing approaching the Intensity of the shell fire had been ex perienced at Plevna. The hollow in which Liao Yang Is situated Is described a being an awful mass of death and destruction. Some of the Japanese guns posted In tne Chinese corn paid particular attention to a Russia captive balloon, firing shrapnel In the hope of puncturing it. The soldiers attached to the rope of the balloon were compelled several time to hurriedly dtag It away, but the bul'oon was never even touched. Major General Kastullnaky, who was on a bill near Sytrhun, told a correspondent that the Japanese gunners tried vainly for a whole day to locate a ItuMlan batter) posted In the corn near the hill. K el f'lghl. 4 .OS p. m. I'p to this hour the War office ha nut received fresh advices from the front The admiralty continues without new of the reported sea fight off Port 4CoaUuu4 ph ftaiul if A VERITABLE HUMMER LEAVITT. Neb.. Oct 5. Publishers of Tho Roe, Omaha. Your last Kunrlnv Hoc was a hum mer. The people here were nil very much pi cimed with It. W. X. GIIXETT. TO RE0RGANIZEC0REAN ARMY Japanese General Mill Have Charge of Force of Hermit Kingdom. ' TOKIO, Oct. 7.-3 p. m. Lieutenant Gen eral Hascgawa, late commander-in-chief of the Imperial guards division, will de part for Corea today to assume command cf the Japanese forces there. It is prob able that the Cnrean rmy will be dis banded or brought under Japanese com mand. General Hnaegawa Is expected to effect this change at an early date. It Is probable that this Japanese move Is made In order to expel the band of Cos Backs now operating In western and north western Corea. VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 7.-Ru'sslans who have Just returned here from Corea say the Coreans, especially In the southern provinces, are greatly Incensed at th high-handed actions of the Japanese who seize the young men, cut their hair, place them In Japanese uniforms and compel them to enter the ranks. The population. It Is added, is now favorable to the Rus sians. The harvest In northern Corea has been exceptionally good. LADY CtRZON NOT SO WELL Slow Proa-res Is Being- Made, bnt I'ltlmate Recovery Expected. WALMER CASTLE. Oct. 7.-A bulletin issued at 10:26 o'clock this morning at Wal mer castle says: Lady Curxon's condition during the last week has been one to cause renewed anx iety and the London doctors hr.ve re mained In attendance. Her ladyship Is not yet out of clanger, but slow progress Is being made and. if no further complica tion ensue, theie is good hope of her ulti mate recovery. Sh passed a quiet night and her general condition remains about the same. This morning's bulle'ln, referring to the condition of Lady Curzon Is not regarded as being so favorable. Dr. Champneys has again been summoned to Walmer Castle and left London this afternoon on a special train. Dr. Cheyne also returned to Walmer Custle this afternoon, a ia'OiicI pedal train taking him from London. 4:25 p. m. The following bulletin has Just be?n Issued: Ludy Curzon Is not so well. Her condl- I Hon causes serious anxiety. FRANCO-SPANISH THF.ATY SIGNED Mutual Concessions Made In Regard to Afrl-an Possessions. PARIS. Oct 7. Foreign Minister Delcasse and Benor Leon y Cottle! lo, the Spanish ambassador, today signed the Spanish French agreement relative to Morocco, which has been the subject of extended and difficult negotiations. It takes the form of a brief declaration giving the adhesion of Spain to the Anglo French agreement of April 8, 1904, and Spain formally agrees to support the In tegrity of the Moroccan empire under the sovereignty of the sultan. Spain also rec ognize the right of France resulting from Its Algerian possessions, while France rec ognizes the rights of Spain resulting from its possession on the coast of Morocco BARTHOLDI 19 LAID TO REST Fnneral of Dead Sculptor at Pari Is Most Imposing Ceremony. PAWS. Oct. 7. The funeral of Bartholdl tool: p'ace today and was a moat Imposing ceremony. It was attended by hundreds of mourners, Including publlo officials, students and models. Th American em bassy was represented. The hearse was covered with wreaths and flowers. Ambas sador Porter's offering was a large wreath. Conspicuous In the throngs were numer ous modest gatherings of working peoplo. A company of soldiers was drawn up at the Bartholdl residence and the body was received with military honor at Mont Parnasse cemetery. UPRISING IN CHINA IS FEARED Bhanarhal Hears that Government I Taklnar Steps Against Distnrbera. SHANGHAI, Oct. 7. Numerous reports received from the interior telling of the activity of secret societies at points widely apart are causing serious uneasiness. It is known that the official everywhere are displaying great anxiety and are pro curing the most modern arms and muni tion of war for the purpose of equipping the soldiery. There Is no certainty as to whether the anxiety of the officials is di rected against anticipated risings or a to whether It I a precautionary movement In view of possible danger from a successful Japan. EXPLOSION KILLS MANY SOLDIERS Mauaslae Destroyed and Many Injured by Accident In Belgium. ANTWERP, Belgium, Oct. 7. A hell exploded this morning In Fort Salnte Marie, at Calloo. It la reported that fifteen men were ki'led. Later It was announced that three shell exploded and that eleven soldiers were killed outright and many Injured. The explosion occurred while the shells were being placed In the magazine, which was completely destroyed. Prince Henry Move. BERLIN, Oct 7-Prlnce Henry of Prussia. Intends to give up Ms residence at the old castle at Kiel, for his new chateau at Hemmelmark, an estate a few miles from Kiel. The historic castle at Kiel Is filled with souvenirs of the princes' American and Chinese travels and wonder ful antique furniture. It will be used only during the June regatta and other oc casional festivities. The castle stands on contracted grounds, overlooking the hotel and business house and Is lacking In the privacy In which the prince and princes desire to live and rear their chll ra German Miner Imprisoned. DESSAU. Germany. Oct 7.-A sudden Inrush of water and mud In a coal mine at Gerlebock. district of Koethen. yester day, Imprisoned eighteen miners, who are believed to have perished. Hear of Short American Crop. ST. PETERSBURG. Oct 7.-Owlng to tho reported short crop In America a large business ts being dona locally In next Republicans Open Campaign. PIERRE. S. D., Oct. T.-The campaign whs opened at thla city last night by a meeting which was addressed by congress men Msrtln and Burke, the opera house waa crowded with people to listen to thera In their talk which dealt with nation al Issue. The 8 1 a at Fort Pierre to nb .. FAIRBANKS IN WYOMING Candidate for Vice President Addresses a Large Mass Meeting at Er&nston. SPEECHES AT BRIGHAM AND SALT LAKE Many Mormon Leaders Who Are Attending; Chnrch Conference Hear the Speeches at I'tah'a CapltaL EVANSTON, Wyo., Oct. 7.-Thls little city cfc the extreme western border of Wyoming tonight holds within Its borders six United Stares senators. They are: Mesr.rs. Fairbanks, Dolllver, Fulton, Kearns, Warren and Clark. This is the home of Senator Clark, and he and Senator Warren, with a number of other Wyoming republicans, met Senator Fairbanks and party In Utah and came In with them on the Fairbanks special, which arrived here shortly after 7 o'clock. Sena tor Fulton rejoined the party at Ogden. He had Intended leaving for his home In Ore gon last night, but, falling to get a train, decided to remain with the senatorial party for the present The meeting was held in the opera house here, beginning soon after their arrival. Senator Clark presided and speeches were made by Senators Fairbanks, Dolllver and Fulton and Representative Smith. A conspicuous feature In the audience was a body of forty young women, constituting the Evanslon Women's club of first voters. The hall was crowded and the speeches were all received most favorably. Early Meeting- at Brlghnm, I'tah. BRIGHAM, Utah. Oct. 7. Senator Fair banks spoke here at 9 o'clock today. He came up from Ogden In a special train, after remaining at that place ,all night. He waa accompanied by Senator Dolllver of Iowa, Senators Smoot and Kearns of Utah and Congressman Smith of Iowa, and a large contingent of Utah' leading repre sentative men, who occupied a Pullman of their own. The meeting, was held In tha opera house. The attendance was not large, but the lack of numbers was In a measure compensated for by the Interest manifested by those present. Senator Fairbanks made an appeal for the support of the republican ticket, contending that only by keeping that party fh power could the highest de gree of prosperity be maintained. He made no reference to the differences existing among republicans In this state and he also failed to refer to the question of polygamy. The anti-Mormon wing of the party Is, however, quoting a sentence from the sena tor's speech at Ogden last night In support of their position. The passage . Is as fol lows: In the final analysis, the American home Is the unit of the republican strength; that home wherein presides one mother, wnere In aathered abnut the hearthRtone, faithful hearts filled with love for the American flag and with adoration for the Institutions of our fathers which have been committed to our highest and mos loyal keening." The senators speech was cordially ap plauded a were the speeches of Senator Dolllver and Congressman Smith, who fol lowed. Speeches at Salt Lake City. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. Oct. 7. As the special train wa preparing to-pull out of Brlgham a number of young women em ployes of an adjacent tomato cannery came up to shake hands with Senator Fair bank. I "How many of you can votet" asked Senator Dolllver. Only one confessed that she was old enough to exercise the franchise. Be sure you vote the republican ticket," said the senator. "You can bet your life on that," wa the reply as the train left the station. At Farmlngton Senator Fairbanks and Dolllver made brief speeches from the rear platform of the Edgemore, and Senator Fairbanks shook hands with the people there congregated. In his speech- at that point Mr. Fairbanks spoke of the facility of the republican party for government, saying that It amounts jto genuine, while he claimed that on the other hand the democratlo party is absolutely deficient In this respect The Fairbanks special train arrived in Salt Lake City at 12:15 p. m., and, headed by a brass band. Senators Fairbanks and Dolllver and the other members of the party were escorted to Salt Lake theater, where Senator Fairbanks addressed one of tfie largest crowds seen on the trip. Gov ernor Heber M. Wellu, presided. Beside the immediate members of the party seated on the stage with Senator Fairbanks were ApoBtles John Henry Smith and Lyman of the Mormon church. In the audience were many Mormon leaders from all parts of the country, who are here In attendance upon the semi-annual confer ence of the church. In h' address Senator Fairbanks spoke of the stability of repub lican polities, saying they are the same under Theodore Roosevelt as they were under Abraham Lincoln. Not only, how ever, should a republican president be elected, but a republican congress as well. "We can't run the government of this country on one wheel," he said. Senator Dolllver also spoke briefly. Speak ing of President Roosevelt, Senator Dolllver said: We are running a man for president to whom we had been Introduced before he became a candidate. He waa born In New York, but got away as soon as he could, and he Is the first man born In that city I ever heard of who amounted to anything. He referred to Judge Parker, saying: If the democrat go on lying about Roose. velt I propose to tell the truth about Parker. The audience cheered when the senator expressed the opinion that Utah had re covered from Its "delusion on the silver question." Bay State Democrats Hint Ticket. B08TON, MASS., Oct. 7. Massachusetts democrat In state convention today con ducted proceedings without friction. The entire state ticket, headed by William L. Douglas, a manufacturer of Brockton, was nominated by acclamation. Other nominee are: Lieutenant Governor John C. Crosby. Secretary of State Henry T. Schaefer. Treasure!' and receiver general Edmund C. Codman. Auditor Franel X. Tetereul. Attorney General John L. Leahy. . The platform adopted by the convention endorses the national candidate and plat form, assails protective tariff and also de clares in favor of Philippine Independ ence. The proceeding of the convention closed with th adoption of resolution In memory of Senator Hoar. Governor Bates Renominated. BOSTON, MASS., Oct. T. The republican state convention today nominated a state ticket headed by Governor John L. Bate, for a third term, adopted a platform, the main plank of which endorse Roosevelt's administration and .advocate reciprocity treaties, especially with Canada. The con vention also passed resolution paying an eloquent tslbute to Senator Hoar. Th remainder of th ticket Is: Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild, Jr. B.H.-retary of Bute Wm. M. OUne. DTCuL,r n4 ya" KeceJvmAj'uj' AK-SAR-BEN CALENDAR Saturday. October K At Auditorium TonlKht Hal irmaue. At Street Kglr Closes tonight, Travelinjf Men's night 3 mid 8 Leonso, comedy JugRler. 3:30 and 8:30 1'aacatel, high serial contortionist 4 aud f-Herr Schmidt, Btroneent man on earth, supporting cycle whirl on his shoulders. 4:30 and U:30 Marvelous Melville, the human fly. In high aerial novelty work, closing with sensational leap for life. At the Theaters Boyd Walker WHiteside In "David Garrlck's Love," 8:15 evening. Krug "Fablo Romnnl," evening. Orpheuin Vaudeville, 8:15 even ing. Matinees at 2:30 at all theaters. At Vinton Street Tark Foot bnll, 3:30 p. m., Crelghton University vs. Fort Crook. MOUNT PELEE MAY BE ACTIVE Interruption of Telegraph Lines and Presence of Ashes Bode III , for Martinique. NEW YORK, Oct. 7. Owing to an inter ruption in the telegraph lines messages from the ls!and of Martinique have been badly delayed. Between Cape Haytlen and Puerto Plata, on the island of San Domingo, it 1 necessary to send them by courier, Involving twelve hour' delay. It is believed that Mont Pelee is once more In eruption and the entire vintage of the Windward island Is covered with ashes. Despatches from Fort De France are ex pected during the day. FORT DE FRANCE, Island of Martini que Thursrtiy, Oct. 6. Delayed In Trans mission). The report that there had bien a serious eruption of Mont Pelee Is not true. There hns been great activity on the mountain during the last few days, and a week ago the volcano emitted en ormous quantities of steam and ashes. On September 29 the fciountian was throw ing steam all day. forming a dense cloud eight or ten thousand feet high. The escape grew less violent as night ap proached, but after dark thf re were two points' on the cone that were brilliantly lighted while at the foot of the dome was a hole from which fire escaped Into the valley below, but not In sufficient quanti ties to occasion damage KINGSTON, Island of St. Vincent, Oct. 7. Captain Roberts , of the International steamer Slbun says that on September 2a, at 6 p. m., hi vessel passed within three miles of St. Pierre, Island of Martinique, on the way to Fort De France. At that time Mont Pelee was emitting large volumes of black smoke. On leaving Fort De France at noon those on board the steamer had two other views of the volcnno. The dis turbance increased until 2 a. m, on Septem ber 30, when a magnificent explosion oc curred. What appeared to be large stones were ejected high In the air. Subsequently the volcano became wrapped In a black cloud until the asfner lost sight of land. Captain Roberts is unable to say what results the eruption had on the cone of the volcano. ' There are conflicting statements regard ing the condition of the Soufrlerre volcano. Some of those residing near the devastated region say there were low detonations, fol lowed by a slight upheaval, on the night of October 1, causing volcanic dust to fall at Chateau Belalr. Others hold to the opinion that Mont Pelee alone Is responsible for the heat which prevails on the Island of St. Vincent. The barometer Is disturbed. BIG BEQUEST TO CORNELL Daniel Wlllard Flske Leave the Vnlverslty Half Million and a Valuable Library. ITHACA. N. Y., Oct. 7. Daniel Wlllard Flske, who died In Germany on September 17, bequeathed to Cornell university .7)0,OW. Application for admission of the will to probate was made today. Mr. Flske wa at one time librarian and professor of north European languages In Cornell. ' The will provides for Mr. Flske's rela tives, leaves his collections of Icelandic and o'.d Scandinavian literature and history and all his hooks relating to the Italian poet Petrarch, to Cornell university, and all his other books go to the National library of Reykjavik, Iceland. Mr. Flske made provisions for funds to maintain and Increase the Petrarch, the Icelandic and the Danish collections. A fund Is provided for the publication of an annual volume relating to Icelandic hlatory and literature. A fund is created, to be held by the gov ernor general of Iceland as a trust, the in come of which Is to be expended annually In ameliorating the conditions of families inhabiting the tiny island of Orlmsey, lying off the north coast of Iceland. The beautiful villa which Mr. Flske owned near Florence, Italy, dating baclt to the days of Boccacio and more recently occupied by the English author, Walter Savage Landor, I to be sold, and the pro ceeds are to be turned over to. Cornell library. His best paintings, together with antiquities will be sent to the publlo gal lery at Reykjavik, Iceland. All this money was once willed to Cor nell by Mrs. Jennie McGraw Flske, but the will waa set aside in favor of Mr. Flske. CARRIE NATIONSENT TO JAIL Smasher Gets Six Months' Sentence nt Wichita for Destruction of Property, WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 7.-Mrs. Carrie Na tion, Mrs. Lucy Wtlholt, Mrs. Myra Mc Henry and Mrs. Lydia Mounts, who made the recent Joint raid here, were found guilty in the city court today of destruc tion of property. Mr. Nation wa fined $160 and given six months in Jail; Mr. Mc Henry and Mr. Wtlholt were fined $160 each and Mrs. Mounts waa fined $50, They gave notice of appeal. FORECAST OF THE WEATHER Fair and Colder In Nebraska Today, Tomorrow Fair Showers In Iowa Today. WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.-Forecat of the weather: For Nebraska, Kansas and South Da kotaFair and colder Saturday; Sunday fair. For Iowa: Showers In east and central portions, fair and colder In west portions Saturday; Sunday fair, colder In east por tion. For Colorado Bhowers Saturday, cooler in the northeast portion; Sunday showers. For Wyoming -Shower and cooler Batur day; Sunday fair. For Montana Halo Satu dayj Sunday tair4 warm - RULERS ON THRONE King and Queen of Quivera Exalted by a Glorious Kingdom. TENTH IN DYNASTY OF AK-SARiBEN Coronation Ball Surpasiing in Grandeu and Attendance Largest Yet :NEW AUDITORIUM SCENE OF FUNCTIO More Brilliant EpeoUole Never Witnessed in History of Cibola. CHIVALRY AND BEAUTY HARMONIZED Charles H. Pickens aad Mis Ada Klrkcndall King; and Queen Blot of Urandenr Dis play In Gon na. Forecast for Nebraska Fair and colder Saturday. Royal House of Ak-Sar-Ben. King. Reign. Wueen. Chanes 1L Tickens.-.A. Miss Kii Kendall Fred Meix ...IX Mm biady Thomas A. Fry Vill Miss Cotton H. J. Pen fold Vll Alias Smith F. A. Nash VI Miss Lomax w. u. Mi iiunn v iuts .UUISB K. S. Wilcox IV Miss Allen E. I'. Peck Ill Mis Kountza C. E. Yost 11 Miss Dimily E. M. UarUett I Miss Woolworili Sublime! A new king, a new queen, a new throne, a new court! The kingdom? It Is the Rami, but better, richer, grander than any ruler of th reigning dynasty has yet found it. The people t The same, but with the white htat of the crucible of time applied to their experiences, bringing forth better thoughts, nobler ideals. A land enriched and blessed with all the material blessings of a beneficent Providence. It was under such conditions and amid such surroundings that King Ak-Sar-Ben X and his consort queen last night came to receive their crowns and claim their thrones. Illumined with myriads of electric lights, emblazoned with a delirious riot of gor geous color, diadems of rarest value, rilled with the power and strength of noble man hood and the beauty and grace of lovely womanhood, the new Auditorium, the scene of the coronation, presented a glorious, dazzling spectacle. It resembled some vnst amphitheater in which the ancient powers of the most powerful monarchy had met to honor their most exalted hero and monarch: The king. Charles H. Pickens; the queen, Miss Ada Klrkendull, becomingly wore the honors of the kingdom. They almost In vited the covetousness of royalty as they ascended the throne in their regal garb to accept the distinction of their offices. Coronation Gown Truly HoyaL The coronation gown was truly royal In It richness and one of the handsomest that ha been worn by an Ak-8ar-Ben queen. The long sweeping skirt waa of white rennalsance lace, studded with bril liants, and falling over a foundation of heavy white satin, flounced with accordion pleatlngs of white chlfforw The full court train fell like a hug3 ran and wa formei of a cascada of white chiffon ruftlea abou: a foot in depth and edged with satin ribbon. The bodice was built of rennalsance lace, close fitting In the back and full In front, with high girdle of peau de cygne. The low cut neck was outlined with festoons of rope pearl and pearl and Jeweled passa- menterie hanging in pendant to the top of the girdle, while a narrow girdle of pearls edged the bottom of the bodice and tlelng In frr.nt, Jropped In ropes to the foot of the skirt. The sleeves were of corded white peau de cygne, puffed, and finished with deep bells of the rennalsance lace falling over full accordinn plea ting's of white chiffon. A necklace of pearls and a dainty crown of brilliants were worn. The coronation robe, made for the occa sion, was a relief from the somber, heavy red velvet and ermine garment that has incumbered the queens of the past in compliance with tradition, and while ful. filling all requirements In richness and lm presslveness, was even dainty. It was made of white pannj velvet appllqued In stripes, that extended Its length of silk and gold applied over bands of white peau de cygne, two Inches In width and about two feet apart. The lining was of canary bro caded satin and the edge piped in ripe effect, with the peau d,e cygne! WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL New National Bank Aathorlsed to Commence Business at Ran dolph, Neb. (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 7.-(Speclal Tele gram.) The application of C. 11. Randall, A. F. Huwaldt, S. A. Clatterbuck, L. & Blenkiron, Paul Buel and other to organize the Security National bank of Randolph, Neb., with $60,000 capital, has been approved by the comptroller of the currency. Dora E. Long has been appointed post master at Best, Chase county, Neb., vice B. M. Best, resigned. The postmaster at Deborah, la., ha been allowed one additional letter carrier to be gin service November 1. Iowa rural route ordered estab'.lshed November 1: Lost Nation, Clinton county, one additional; area twenty-four and one half square mile; population, 470. Madrid, Boone county, one additional route; area, thirty-one square miles; population, 460. Republic, Chickasaw county, one route; area, fourteen square miles; population, 855. STATEMENT OF THE MILWAUKEE Road Show an Increase of Nearly Half Million Dollar In Surplus. ST. PAlTL, Oct. 7. The annual report of the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul rail way shows a surplus of $3,299,919 for th fiscal year ending June 30, 1904. an Increase over the preceding year or 112 33(3. The gross earning amounted to $48,330,334, and the operating expenses $30,875,867, making the Income from operation $18,064,477, added to which I the Income from other sources $316,431. makes the total Income of flu, 370. 9U8. From thl amount I deducted $6,061,776. Interest on th funded debt, and taxes amounting to $1,600,73;, making the net In come $10,718.4"!. After deducting from the net Income for other payments the sum of $7,418,41 the surplus for the year is $3.829,. $20. The surplus on hand June SO, 1903, waa $23.499,6'i2.06. and on June 30, 1904, $2B, 799.67T Condrey for Congress. ST. LoriS, Oct. 7.-The republicans of the Twelfth Missouri district have nomi nated Harry-M, Ceudrav f fit. Joula lor sonar) NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST Fair and folder Saturday. Sunday Fair. Temperature at Omaha Yraterdayi lour. Dear. B a. m rn a. in Kg T n. m t J a. m ft I t a. m ft-t 10 a. m rT 11 a. ni B! lil m 3 Hour. Peg. 1 p. m fll 2 p. m It p. m -' 4 p. m I4 R p. in nil (I p. m T p. n h:i M p. m tl O p. ni UU RESULT OF DOUGLAS PRIMARIES i Returns Slow Coming In, but ludl cations No Slate Is Suc cessful. Complete returns are not In yet of the republican primaries held In Omaha and Douglas county yesterday. While severa Flates were being worked, Indications aio that none of them was entirely successful Weather conditions were unfavorable and the vote was light, being less than 6,000 In the aggregate. On water commissioner Charles F. Weller beat R. B. Howell by a margin of over 300. W. W. Slabaugh won out for county at torney over N. O. Pratt and J. C. Klnsler. The successful candidates for county com missloner are Fred J. Bruning In the Sec ond district and P. J. Trainor In the South Omiha district. It will take final figures to determine who Is on the legislative ticket. Prospects point to L. C. Gibson, Charles Saunders and B. F. Thomas for senators and a mixed house ticket. FOUNDLINGS ARE NOT SOLD Aarent Who Took Children to Arlsona Places Them with Poor Mexicans and Is Arrested. PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 7 According to the most reliable advices obtainable re garding the troubles at Morencl, Arlx., a mining town In Graham 'county, over the alleged attempt to sfll foundlings from New York City, the situation is not a serious as has been reported. Rellab'e advices from Clifton, a town near Morencl, are that forty children were sent out by the New York Foundling and Orphan asylum. Sixteen of these were placed In families In Clifton and twenty-four were taken to Morencl, where the majority of them were placed with poor Mexican families. The American residents of Morencl objected to the children being placed with a class of Mexicans, who they claimed, were entirely unfitted for to have care of them. An In dlgnatlon meeting was held at C'ifton and resulted in the arrest of O. W, Swayne, tho agent of the asylum and the local priest. The people demanded that the chll dren be put In the care of American faml lies, but Swayne refused to do this, and said he would take them back to New York. Objection was made to the giving over of the children to Swayne's charge, and it was feared by some that they might be taken to old Mexico. The latest authentic report Is that Swayne Is awaiting instructions from the asylum official In New York. The purpose of Swayne and assistants seems to have been to place the children with Cntho'Ic families in this section, of whom there are but few except Mexican. While charges have been made that the children were being sold, there appeirs to be nothing to substantiate this claim. CHICAGO DAY AT ST. LOUIS Hosts from the Windy City Will Invnde the World' Fair Gronnds Today. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 7. The details of the program for the celebration tomorrow of Chicago day at the exposition hnve been completed and everything la In readiness for the Inpourlng crowds that are expected at the opening hour. Thousands have ar rived from Chicago and 10,000 more are ex pected on the morning trains. Mayor and Mrs. Carter Harrison were among the arrivals today and tomorrow the Chicago Press club too strong will put InKj St. Louis ready for a good time. Private cars line tho track In the yards at the exposition, among them being the special train chartered by the Chicago Athletic association. As a compliment to the visitors from Chi cago the grounds will be thrown open to them on Sunday. A special ticket has been Issued by the exposition company which will be distributed to Chlcagoans tomorrow at the Illinois building on presentation of railroad tickets as credentials. The Illinois building will be open on Sunday and several bands will render concerts. DEMOCRATS MEET CANDIDATE Judges Parker and Derrick Confer with Managers In Rearard to Campaign. NEW YORK, Oct. 7.-The first conference between Judge Herrlck, democratic candi date for governor of New York, and Judge Parker took place today at the apartments of the latter. Daniel S. Lamont and Na tional Chairman Taggart arrived shortly after Judge Herrlck. Th four conferred at length concerning the state Issues In. New York and the relations they bear to the national campaign. At the conclusion of the discussion Judge Parker' visitors departed, declining to talk of the con ference. Judge Parker will leave thla afternoon for Esopus. SHORTS BROUGHT ON PANIC Witness Kahn Throws Further Light on the Northern Secur ities Deal. NEW YORK, Oct. 7. In the testimony of Otto H. Kahn of Kuhn, Leob A Co., today before a referee Mr. Kahn said that If person had not sold stock they did not own there would have been no panic on May t. He said that If J. P. Morgan A Co. or anyone else had offered 30,000 shares of Northern Pacific stock for sale on May 9, a panic might have been averted. The witness Insisted that the calling In of their stock which had been loaned was not In any way responsible for the panic. If there was a corner In Northern I'aclflo stock he said It waa caused by short sell ing stock which they did not own. Presbyterian Synod. HURON, 8. I).. Oct. 7.-(Speclal Tele gram.) A hundred or more minister and laymen from various parts of the state are here attending the annual session of the South Dakota Presbyterian synod. Reports of standing committees indicate that a vail amount ha been accomplished for good during the last year and the condition of the church spiritually and financially Is very satisfactory and th outlook savour- aa-tv NEBRASKA LAUNCHED Uncle Sam's Biggest Battleship Glides Into the Waters of Puget Bound. CHRISTENED BY MISS MARY NAIN MICKEY Daughter of Nebraska's Chief Exeonti? Stand; Sponsor for the Vessel. BREAKS AWAY AHEAD OF TIME Supports Weakened Too Quicklj and Beat Takes the Water Ahead of Schedule. GOVERNOR MICKEY MAKES AN ADDRESS Speech Waa Also Made hy Attorney General Front First Battleship Constructed on Pnclfle North of San Franclaeo. (From a Staff Correspondent.) SEATTLE. Wash.. Oct. 7. (Special Tele gram.) Impatient of restraint and eager to ruth Into the arms of Old Ocean, th Nebraska liroko through the stays that held her and at 2:02 this afternoon, amid the shouts ol Di.'.OuO people, the booming of gnat K.ms of the monitor Wyoming, the blare of Imnils and the hoarse shrieks of all the whistles of all of the ships in the harbor, the great hull gilded down tha ways and Into its natural element. Miss Mickey was not unawares, and as the first tremor of the starting ship waa noted, she broke the lirlght'.y decked bottle of champagne across the massive aitol lugj of the vessel, a new ship waa born and chrlsti ned. The day was dar and foggy, but the citizen made a holiday of It. All bank and other buslneaa houaese were closed from noon until 3:30 p. m., that everybody might have an opportunity to attend what is here looked on as one of the most Im portant events In the history of the city. At the ship yards every Inch of room wa occupied and on the adjoining wharves th people swarmed to the danger point. Sound steamers and tugs were fitted up a ..eat ing gradstands and many thousands were thus given a chance to see the now war ship tuke its dip into the water. On the launching stand had assembled th officers of the states of Washington and Nebraska and representatives of the army and navy of the United States, together with many distinguished citizens who were Invited by the Moran Bros, company to grace the occasion with their presence. Bands from the navy yard, from Fort Law- ton and from Vancouver barracks furnished the music, among the pieces being a spirited march dedicated to Nebraska by a local composer and played publicly for the first time today. Makea Early Start. The only hitch In the program for the launching waa that caused by the Im petuosity of the ship Itself. Apparently Imbued with the spirit of the occasion and eager to show that it could keep up with the pace set by th great state for which It" Is named", the Nebrueka started eleven minutes before the tlm et. ' . The tide was still rising, but the water waa sufficiently high to avoid danger of an accident. Congressman Humphrey of Washington had Just begun 'his speech, which was to have been followed by an in vocation by Rev. Dr. Matthew of Seattle, when a crash was heard as of breaking planks, and the great bulk trembled for an nstant. All eyes seemed to have centered on the ship rather than on the speaker, for a whisper, "8he's moving," turned Instantly nto a tumultuous cheer, and the Nebraska was on Its way to the water. Miss Mary Nain Mickey stood ready, a charming sponsor for a magnificent craft, coolly awaiting the word. As, she aw th vessel starting she quickly grasped the bot tle by the neck and broke It over the stem of the vessel, pronouncing the conventional formula as she did so. Her word wr never heard, even by herself, for the signal service had been so accurate and the look-' out so keen that the vessel had not moved foot along the ways till the great gun of the Wyoming began to thunder a greet ing to the newest sister of the navy and all the Joyous pandemonium of the affair broke loose. Presents Imposing; Slant. A more impressing bight Could hardly be Imagined. As the vessel swung out clear from tho great shed where it was built the temporary masts were lifted into place and tho bright dressing of flags flashed lu the air. Again and again did the multi tude cheer, while the Nebraska floated peacefully across the bright blue water of Puget sound. The tugs that were to have towed the new ship to the tnorrlng had little to do, for the momentum gathered In the slide down the wan was all but sufficient to carry the ship the required distance. The upeaklng of the afternoon was carried on under some difficulties, owing to th necessary noisy preparations of the launch- ng. Attorney General Prout's speech wa practically drowned by the pounding of bolts that held the shore and the sawing of planks that restrained the cradles. Tha most eloquent speech of the afternoon wa made when the check for $100,000 wa handed to President Moran of the shlpbuild- ng firm by President Schram of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Bulling of Seattle made th open ing address, telling of the Importance of the occasion to Scuttle as well as to Ne braska and the nation. He wa followed by Secretary of State Sam H. Nichols, acting governor of Washington, whO wel. corned Governor Mickey and the Nebraska, visitors. Governor Mickey then spoke, and wa frequently Interrupted by applause. He said: Governor McBrlde. Members of tha R. ception Committee, Ladies and Gentlemen: ii is inaeea a pleasure to tie with vou at hi time and to listen to the kinrilv arnrd. of greeting which have lust been spoken. We have come from a distant part of our common country to be present on this aus picious ofcuKlon and to rejoice with yoj over the triumph of skill which this mo ment commemorates. Our uhuuI avocation h. ve lii-t-n left behind; we have aet aside the dally grind of life for a few days and we are glad we are here. The words of your distinguished apeaker ring with sutit genuiiis hospitality that we are again forcibly reminded there I no north imr south, no east nor west, that old line of detimrkailoi have vanished and that tho whole union Is bound together by the bonds of fraternal feeling and good fellow, ship. For us it Is a high privilege to be i. trmlltcd to visit this beautiful city of Seattle, a city of churches, a city of schools. Die seat of your state university and kindred Institutions of higher learn ing, a city bristling with business energy and with a future before it greater ythan I dare prophesy. For those who accompany ma, as well us for myself, I desire to ex press the utinoHt appreciation for the cor. dial reception we ImvH received at th hands of all your citizen with whom w.j have come In contact, nnd especially for tho courtesies of litis hour. The occasion which brings us together Is one of great in'i-rest to the people of my state. As you well know,' we have no coast line, and even the sight nf un ocean vessel is a novel sensation to th averag Nebraska, Jiuwovtr, w ar taiulUa 1V- 7