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10 CENTS A WEEK.
GALVESTON TRIBUNE.
THE WEATHER
Forecast for Galveston and vicinity: Ub-
* . '•/., Probably snowers
tonight and Thursday
VOL. XXIV.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1904.
NO 101.
THIS WEEK
--AT--
COOK’S
Fresh Eggs,
per dozen......................15c
Pickled Spare Ribs,
per lb....................12 l-2c
Shipment just in.
Sauer Kraut,
per lb.................... 5c
White and Splendid Flavor.
Aunt Maria’s Pancake Flour,
3 packages for_____________25c
A Leader—Bourbon Straight
Whisky—per gal—,$2.25
This is usually sold for
$350 elsewhere. Try it.
A Good Table Claret,
gallon.........................50c
Zinfandel, per gallon_______65c
Hunter’s Baltimore Rye,
bottle.............. $1.25
I. Wi Harper Whisky,
bottle.......................$1.00
Wilson Whisky,
bottle.......................$1.00
Wilson Whisky,
1-2 pint bottle.............25c
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whisky,
bottle .................$1.00
Brookhill Whisky, pint
bottles (screw top).......35c
B. A. COOK,
Wines, Liquors and Groceries.
PHONE 723.
_______AMUSEMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
THURSDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT,
Joseph Arthur’s Greatest Play,
“LOST RIVER”
Magnificent Scenery. Thoroughbred Horses
Carried by the Company and a Large
and Splendid Company.
PRICES—Matinee, Children 25c; Adults 50c
Night, 25c to $1.00.
SEATS TODAY.
AUDITORIUM PARK.
BASEBALL
St. Louis Cardinals
vs.
Galveston League Club
Thursday and Friday, March 24.-23.
Thursday Corbett will pitch for St. Louis,
Hunt for Galveston; games called at 5 p. m.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
This evening the Ladies’ Musical club
give their recital at the Scottish Rite
Auditorium.
Tomorrow afternoon there will be a
meeting of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution at the home of Mrs. H. A.
Landes.
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.
Special to The Tribune.
Beaumont, Tex., March 23.—A fearful
epidemic of smallpox is reported at the
Batson oil field.
UNCLE EPH’S for Diamond Bargains.
TREMONT HOTEL
BILLIARD ROOM
Now open lor the Season. KU
tables recovered and made over.
FINESTBILLIARDANDPOOLROOM INTEXAS
JIM. MOQRH, JN CHARGE.
K Subscriber to the Ser-
vice of
THE SOUTHWESTENH TELE-
GRAPH & TELEPHONE CO.
Is an enrolled member of the Regular Army
of Telephone Users. 60,000 miles of copper
metallic circuits, reaching 8,000 cities and
towns and TO,600 subscribers In Arkansas,
Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories,
and far distant points throughout the
Country.
JOIN THE ARMY.
STOCK MARKET
VERY FEVERISH
Due to Distribution of Northern
Securities Co., Holdings.
MYSTERY ATTACHED
TO WHOLE MOVEMENT
Trading Today in Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific on an Enor-
mous Scale,
By Associated Press.
New York, N. Y., March 23.—An excited
and feverish stock market resulted today
from the announcement of the terms of
the distribution of the Northern Securi-
ties company’s holdings of Great North-
ern preferred and Northern Pacific stock.
The trading in Union Pacific and South-
ern Pacific was on an enormous scale and
almost monopolized the market for a
time, but when these stocks began to run
off under heavy realizing the demand
shifted to some eastern trunk lines and
western groups.
Some fears are entertained that the ex-
cited buying of Union Pacific represented
a contest for control, as that company
is insured of an influential holding both
of Northern Pacific and Great Northern
under the terms of distribution, without
any compensatory’holdings of Union Pa-
cific as part of these companies.
There was much mystery attached to
the whole movement and the suspicion
that it might be due to speculative
manipulation has kept the tone feverish
and uncertain.
In the curb market there was eager de-
mand for Northern Securities stock,
which carried it up to 100% before reaction
set in. The trading was carried on
simultaneously in three or four groups
among curb brokers.
The opening prices for Union Pacific
were not held. On the first reaction it
touched 82% and after a feverish rally
ran off gain more than before.
COTTON MARKET CONDITIONS.
No Cause for Aprehension on Account of
Sully Failure.
By Associated Press.
New York, N. Y., March 23.—President
McDougall of the cotton exchange made
the following statement today relative
to conditions of the market:
"The losses in consequence of the failure
of D. J. Sully & Co. fell on some of the
most conservative houses in the trade,
firms that are well able to withstand
them with little inconvenience. There is
no cause for any future apprehension, as
consumers are making inquiries for spot
cotton, which adds to the element of
safety and steadiness that has been lack-
ing of late.”
RAISED CHICKENS IN BEDROOM.
Enterprising Frenchman Started Infant In-
dustry in Lodiging House.
Seattle, Wash., March 23.—Pierre Gros-
jea, an enterprising Frenchman, who could
find no work, has broken the record as a
“captain of industry.” Saturday morning
a member of the board of health was
called to investigate a case reported by
the excited landlord of a lodging house
down near the water front. The French-
man, so the landlord reported, had rented
a small bedroom some weeks previously,
and had lived very quietly, even doing his
own chamber work so as to have his
privacy undisturbed. There had been no
complaint against the lodger, and the land-
lord said that it pained him to report the
matter, but he had discovered that the
Frenchman had embarked on a business of
raising chickens extensively in his bed-
room, a thriving brood of some four dozen
Infant chickens having that morning been
hatched by an incubator which took up
half of the room. Pierre was found fran-
tically trying to hush the sounds made
by the hungry chickens when the health
officer called at his room. He was feed-
ing them bread crumby and talked sooth-
ingly in baby jargon to the mystified
chickens. But they could not be persuaded
to take their shelter under the wing of a
red flannel hen with glass eyes that the
thoughtful poultry fancier had provided
for them.
Pierre explained that he had sought
work for a long time, and being unable to
obtain it, had! acted on the suggestion of
a friend who kept a small restaurant. The
friend had promised Pierre that he would
buy all the chickens that he could raise,
. and having no farm, Pierre had procured,
an old incubator and gone into the business
in his $1.50 a week hall bedroom.
The enterprising Frenchman and his
brood of chickens were removed to a va-
cant woodshed in the neighborhood and'
the industry begun in so novel a way
promises to net the inventive Pierre a neat
sum when the brood grows large enough
for the frying pan..
SUBMARINES FOR ARMY USE.
Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Taylor
Will Oppose the Scheme.
Washington, D. C., March 23.—Admiral
Dewey and Rear Admiral Taylor, who are
members of the army and navy general
war board, will appear before the board
in opposition to the attempt that Is
being made to have congress authorize
the construction of submarine torpedo
boats for use by the army in its coast
defense system. They will not oppose the
submarine per se, but will vigorously con-
tend that it will be a mistake to create a
navy branch of the army. The work of
marine harbor defense, they will hold,
should be in the hands of the navy, whose
officers are better qualified to experiment
with and handle submarines than are
army officers.
The proposal to have submarines under
the control of the army is favored by the
army general staff, whose most promi-
nent members, including Lieut. Gen.
Chaffee, are members of the joint army
and navy board.
THE LINE-UP OF TEAM
Sandcrabs to Battle With St.
Louis Cardinals Tomorrow
and Friday.
Owner Johnson has received a telegram
from Manager Nichols of the St. Louis
Cardinals stating that the following
would be the line-up of the Cardinals in
tomorrow’s game:
Farrell, second base; Shannon, right
field; Smoot, center field; Beckley, first
base; Brain, short stop; Burke, third
base; Barclay, left field; Byers, McLean
and Grady, catchers; Corbett, O’Neil, Mc-
Farland, Nichols, Dunleavy, pitchers.
This has been found by Manager
Nichols to be the strongest line-up that
he can get from his squad, so the fans at
tomorrow’s game will witness a genuine
National league team work and not a
colt aggregation. The Cardinals are put-
ting up excellent ball wherever they play,
and as the Sandcrabs here are working
with might and main an even better game
than was put up at either of the games
already played is looked for.
Capt. Schatzke has not fully made up
his mind as to just how he will play his
men tomorrow, but it is likely that Hunt
and Thomas will be at the slab, with
Gordon behind the bat.
Latham is expected tonight and Conrad
will be here in time to play in Friday’s
game.
PITCHER LUITICH.
Owner Marsene Johnson has not heard
from Pitcher Luitich in reply to a letter
sent him at Marlin about two weeks ago,
but he is not surprised about it or be-
cause the big "southpaw” has not yet re-
ported for duty with the other Sandcrabs.
When Luitich went away Mr. Johnson
had mo dates in sight for the Galveston
club before the regular season opened
and he was so informed. In fact, Man-
ager Johnson says he told Luitich that
he need not report until April 1, and he
does not now expect him until about that
time, when it is anticipated that big
Baldo will loom up in fine style for a
season’s winning.
GAMES THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
The Sandcrabs play tomorrow and Fri-
day with the St. Louis Cardinals, and
Saturday, Sunday and Monday with the
Jasper college team. Pitcher Orchard is
familiar with the Jasper team and says
that they will put up a strong game.
CATERPILLARS THICK.
Special to The Tribune.
Beaumont, March 23.—A report has
reached here that caterpillars are so thick
on the track in Louisiana that a Kansas
City Southern train is stalled.
“Are your folks well to do?” ,
"No. They’re hard to do.”
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OUTDOOR ATHLETICS. l
The season for field sports of all kinds
is now at hand, and Galveston people will
take a lively interest in them. For partic-
pants or spectators a most delightful oc-
cupation and aid to the enjoyment of vari-
ous sports is Sea Wall Bond Beer. Do not
fail to have a supply of it with you on all
occasions,
CONTINUED BOMBARDMENT
BY PERSISTENT JAPANESE
Russian Military Officials Say Only Insignificant
Damage is Done.
NAVAL COMMANDER AT PORT ARTHUR
COMMENDED FOR SELF-RESTRAINT
Japanese are Declared to be Wearing Out Guns and Machinery
of Ships in Attacks on Port Arthur—Russians Apparently
Fearful of Injury to Their Ships.
By Associated Press.
St. Petersburg, March 23.—Further details
of yesterday’s attack on Port Arthur were
expected during the day, but nothing in
the way of private or newspaper dis-
patches supplementing the official accounts
have been received up to the present time.
According to information here, there now
exists a complete embargo upon newspaper
dispatches direct from Port Arthur.
The military authorities seem to mani-
fest no displeasure at jhe Japanese tactics
yesterday. On the contrary they declare
such bombardments only wear out the
guns and machinery of ships and waste
ammunition without compensating advan-
tages. They point to; the comparatively
insignificant damage done by the bom-
On the other hand the Russians had bet-
ter luck, a shell from the battleship Ret-
vizan, which was firing over the hill,
landing on one of the Japanese battleships.
Of course it is admitted that these pot
shots are trying to a garrison.
Vice Admiral Mak^off, naval command-
er at Port Arthur, is being commended for
his self-restraint in not risking his ships
in an engagement with the enemy. A
prominent Russian admiral explained to a
correspondent of the Associated Press how
absolutely essential the conservatism of
the Russian naval commander at Port Ar-
thur was at present. He said:
"If Admiral Makaroff, whose disposition
is to go out and meet the enemy, should
give battle upon the approach of the Jap-
—-Phiiadainhia North American.
There is no information concerning the
Japanese fleet’s condition.
The navy department has not been ad-
vised of this engagement, but evidently
expects news.
THROWING UP EARTHWORKS.
Japanese Attempt to Land on Feninsula
Will Be Resisted.
By Associated Press.
St. Petersburg, March 23.—4.30 p. m.—
The correspondent of Novi Krai of Port
Arthur, who is proceeding to the #Yalu
river, writes that he saw crowds’ of
Chinese coolies throwing up earthworks
on the frowning, impregnable heights of
Kin Chou, north of Port Dalny.
This shows that the Russians are deter-
mined to resist the Japanese attempt to
land on the neck of Liao Tung peninsula.
The correspondent adds: "The Chinese
officials, who had Invariably made offi-
cial calls on the occasion of the Russian
and Chinese New Year, failed to do so
this year, believing that the Japanese are
going to drive out the Russians.”
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CLUB HOUSE ON KIDD ISLAND.
"Buccaneers” Wil Fly the Black Flag of
the Famous Pirate Captain.
New Haven, Conn., March 23.—In mem-
ory of Capt. Kidd, a party of young men,
headed by George N. Crouse, Yale, ’01, of
Syracuse, N. Y„ have leased "Kidd
island” in the Thimble island group and
will erect thereon a large club house,
which will fly the black flag of the pirate
captain.
The island is owned by Sherlock An-
drews of Rochester, N. Y. It comprises
about 40 acres and is close to Money
island, where Capt. Kidd is said to have
buried his treasure.
A company has been organized and it
has filed articles of incorporation at Hart-
ford. It will be known as the Buc-
caneers.
SIXTY YEARS.
German Government Held $300 for Alfred
Kienzle and Will Now Pay It.
Richmond, Ind., March 23.—The sum of
$300, which has been in the hands of the
German government for nearly 60 years,
and which represents the balance of a fee
paid to provide a substitute for the Ger-
man army, is to be restored to the right-
ful owner.
In 1846 the father of Alfred Kienzle, of
Greensfork, this county, desired to leave
Germany to come to America, and Klen-
zle’s grandfather paid $1000 to the govern-
ment that his son might be free from
service. The fee was to procure a substi-
tute. Out of this sum only $700 was ex-
pended for the purpose, and through all
these years the German government has
kept track of the balance, and has made
an effort to locate the rightful owner.
Recently the German consul at Cincin-
nati discovered the whereabouts of the
Kienzle family and wrote a letter to Alfred
Kienzle of Greensfork. Kienzle has pro-
cured certificates of the county clerk es-
tablishing his identiy, and these will be
sent to Germany.
bardments of Santiago by the American
fleet as proof of their futility. From the
positions taken by the Japanese the latter
could not see either the town or batteries.
The range was from six to eight miles,
with high angle fire and precision was
impossible. Although the general target
is large, only a lucky chance could really
damage the batteries or ships. So far as
Is known the Japanese accomplished noth-
ing yesterday.
"Today’s Advertising Talk."
BUSINESS IS NOURISHED
by constant and judicious ad-
vertising.
As water nourishes the soil
advertising nourishes business
and assures a bountiful harvest.
The small business that is
nourished by good newspaper
advertising will grow at a sur-
prising rapid rate.
The start may not be instan-
taneous but if a good persistent
campaign is followed success is
a certainty. Most of the larger
stores started in a small way
and advertised themselves to
success.
The most successful advertis-
ing is done in the evening.
Does the Tribune
carry your story to its thou-
sands of readers.
anese and defeat them, the victory would
be fruitless, as necessarily it would be
purchased by some injuries to his ships,
and our lack of adequate docking facilities
at Port Arthur render it impossible to refit
them, whereas the Japanese have ample
docks in whi^h to repair their vessels.”
The feeling here is that the Japanese
tactics are preliminary to landing on the
peninsula in an attempt to cut off Port
Arthur simultaneously with a general bom-
bardment and commencement of a siege.
For this the Russians declare they are
fully prepared.
During the last ten days a general shut-
ting down upon newspaper telegrams from
the far east has been noticeable. This is
owing to increased precautions to prevent
the enemy from obtaining news of the
movements of Russian troops.
Russians are being massed in force along
their line from Feng Huang Cheng north-
ward for thirty miles, while the second
line extends from Mukden to Hai Sheng.
All rolling stock required for use in the
far east has now crossed lake Baykal. The
last locomotive was taken over yesterday.
Prince Philkoff, minister of public works,
leaves Baykal in a few days.
Forty trucks of grain reach Port Arthur
daily.
BATTLE LAST FRIDAY.
Japanese Advices Are That a Russian Bat-
tleship Was Sunk.
By Associated Press.
Tokio, March 23.—A special dispatch
from Moji (opposite Shimonesek, Japan)
says the Japanese fleet made another at-
tack on Port Arthur March 18, bombarded
the city and defenses and fought a furious
engagement with the Russian fleet outside
of the harbor, destroying one Russian bat-
tleship.
Seven Japanese casualties are reported'.
BRITISH REGIMENT MUTINIES.
Goes to Rioting in the Streets of Howick,
Natal—Forty-One Casualties.
London, March 23.—A dispatch to the
Express from Johannesburg says that a
battalion of the Welsh regiment, number-
ing 600 men, was in open mutiny at Ho-
wick, Natal. The battalion was on the
way from Pretoria to Durban for em-
barkation.
The officers had tried vainly to main-
tain discipline, but the men got entirely
out of hand. They carried their arms’
into Howick, raided drinking bars and
stores and drove the townfolk before
them. There were wild scenes of rioting
and soon there were 41 casualties. The
mutineers spread over a circuit of two
mils .taking possession of houses, pillaging
and terrorizing the people.
A -telegram was sent to Pietermaritz-
burg for help and the commander there
dispatched a battalion of troops, with
two Maxim guns, to restore order.
VICTIM OF HYDROPHOBIA.
Disease Manifests Itself Eight Weeks
After McDonald Was Bitten.
Paterson, N. J., March 23.—John Mc-
Donald, 45 years old, who was taken to
St. Joseph’s hospital suffering from
hydrophobia, died Sunday night. Eight
weeks ago, while returning from a visit
to his brother, Mr. McDonald was at-
tacked by a large black dog which
knocked him down and bit him in the
hand. He washed the wound with salt
and water and next morning had it
cauterized.
He began to have trouble swallowing
water. He called a doctor, who diagnosed
the case as hydrophobia and sent Mc-
Donald to the hospital.
Smoke Up I
What’s the use in
wearing an un-
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You don’t have
to be troiriffed
with the front of
your coat losing
shape, breaking
or turning back
provided you use
our remedy.
Try one of our
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degee Hand Tail-
ored SUITS.
They’re made right; finest quality of
hair cloth. Fronts guaranteed to
“stay there.”—$7.50 to $25.00.
J. I. MULLEN & CO.
WEST OF!* TREMONT
WHERE THERE’S ALWAYS
SOMETHING DOING
WHERE TO STOP
At 2217 Market Street you have
the chance of your life for a fine
Piano at a very reasonable price—
Look at this: -
A fine upiight Emerson only$135.00
A nice upright Kroeger only,.....$125.00
Elegant upright Mathushek only..$110.00
C. Janke & Co. upright piano
only ........................$100.00
Orchestral upright piano only —.$50,001
Hagen Rueter upright piano only..$75.00;
Haines Bros.’ square piano only....$25.00
Hardman square piano only........$25.00
Up-to-date square piano only.....$20.00
Every one a bargain. Call and see
them whether you intend to buy
or not.
C. JANKE & CO.
Solci Out
Our first shipment of
fifty fans are all sold.
Will have a second
lot April 1. Get in
your orders as they
are selling fast.
Arnold AWetherbae
Phone 551. 2216 Posfoffice St.
NEW RODS AND REELS *
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Just in. Prices that will make
you buy. Complete line of
Baseball, Tennis and Sporting
goods. Bicycles at lowest
prices. Full line of Sundries,
and, our repair work is rea-
sonable.
GONZALES & SCHAPER.
2122 MARKET STREET.
ELECTRIC FANS
We have a fine line of Desk
and Ceiling Fans at very low
prices.
ADiWum SUdfvc
Sas Co.
2406 Market St. Telephone 307.
Pavement Paragraphs.
The Houston Cavalry Lady minstrels
were dined at the Tremont last evening
before the performance.
Two arrests were made by the police
yesterday evening, the charges being
using abusive language and drunk in a
public place. Today three arrests have
been made, the charges being as follows:
Assaulting and striking, threats and
drunk in a public place.
WITH FOUR BULLET WOUNDS.
Time-Keeper for Southern Pacific Found
in Beaumont Yards.
Special to The Tribune.
Beaumont, Tex., March 23.—Fred Hopp,
time-keeper for the Southern Pacific work
train, was found this morning in the
west yards with four bullet wounds in his
side. The pistol by his side had four
chambers empty. Hopp was living when
found and was under the influence of
liquor.
UNCLE EPH will save you money.
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