Telegraphic News
Of The Week
Washington. April IS—Tin gov
ernment lias decided to resume
work immediately on Kiska island
coaling fttatioft. Buildings and
wharves will be constructed thie
summer and in the fall a large
quantitv of coat will he deposited
there. Work will be rushed on
this station now that the govern
niVht hil* plnnsmitde; as it Will he of
great value as a coaling place for
the navy, and as an aid to the mer
chant marine. Communication
will be completed with the States
either by connecting with the Val
des cable or by using a wireless
system.
»t. Petersburg, Apnl 13—The
tnovements of Rojeet venskv Ire
Watched with feverish excitement
here. The fact that he is keeping
the main route where his vessels
have been sighted so often, causes
the impression that he is snxious
to hlect the Japanese fleet.
Trinidad, Colo.. April 14—Gov
ernor McDonald met Roosevelt at
the state undary and accom
panied him through the stale.
Roosevelt will start on a bear hunt
ito Colorado tomorrow.
Redding. Calif., April 14—There
is much alarm occasioned by the
indication that there will be an
eruption of Mount Shasta. For
Several days there have heen deep
rumblinga and lava oosing from
the mountain. The Southern Pa
cific tracks in the vicihity sank
luddeuly .yesterday. The moun
thitt it evidently prepaHfig for an
fehiption and the ptedple of Sisson
ahd surrounding cdhntry are
greatly fclarihld.
San Francisco, April 14—'The
governor has offered a reward of
|500 for the capture of Pietro Tor
iuricus, who is wanted for the kill
ing and mutilation of Villardio
recently.
1'iiicago. April is—sinters ana
representatives bt employers are
conferring with Mayor Dunne. A
settlement of the strike in the near
future is probable.
St Petersburg, April 14—Die*
brder again reigns throughout Rus
sia, indicating a i-riftie about the
first of May. Workingmen am
pouring into the cities from all
bver the country. The landlords
are unable to cope with the lawless
element in the rural districts. The
government has issued orders to
arrettt all leaders. Jails are crowded.
Canton, Apttl 14—The Japanese
fleet is anchored in Makung harbor,
Pescadores island, West of Formosa,
ahrkiting the approach of the Rus
sians. A battle is looked for in a
Mr days.
Portland, April 14—senator
Mitchell pleads not fcuilty M three
Indictments. He asks withdrawal
W the third on the grounds that
the jury was illegal. Arguments
krill be heard tomorrow.
Berlin, April 14—The Russian
kqhadron has moved to near Cuyos
Island, south oi the Philippine
fctoup. where it is anchored and
htxMgoing some repairs prepara
tory to making the last stage of its
fouVney. Another day will see the
beet in first-class condition for the
Cxpected battle.
'Chicago, April 13—The grand
jury, investigating the beef trust,
has Vetukned to secret indictments,
fco arrests have been made yet.
£hris. April to—The body of
fcaul Jones, founder of the Ameri
can navy, has been found after
fcnfchV months searching. Ambas
MdoV Porter, who had charge of
tbe Vicevalions, is jubilant. The
WlV was found under a forge tene
to'tfot building.
V* . n. April 1J$-— Tly
cruiser Raleigh, now off British
Borneo has been ordered to pro
ceed to the China sea and ol«serre
the movements of the hostile fleets.
New York. April IS—Morgan
Smith and wife Arrived to-d.iv af
ter cailsing considerable delay in
securing their extradition. Smith
denies having purchased the revol
ver with which Ca'sar Young was
killed. Hi-wifi mu: to visit Nan
Patterson in the Tomlw. and the
meeting wits a very nffc tionate
one. Tlie trial of Nan P.il erson
will come up immediately now
that the important witnesses are
here.
Oshkosh. Wis.. April 1»i—John
L. Sullivan confirms the rejmrt
that hs; been current for some lime
to the effect that he was matched
to fight Charlie Mitchell, at Ta
coma. early in May. He will go to
the const in almnt two weeks to
.start training. Mitchell al*o eon*
firms the re|»ort. hut he says tight
may not l>e arranged at Tacoma.
It not. it will lie pulled off at
Frisco.
Chicago. April 1«»—A lawyer and
litre** of th*> managers for the
Schwnrzchin & Sulzberger parking
company were indicted this week
for attempting to influence wit
nesses who were to ap|a*ar l*ef*>re
the grand jury in its investigation
of the meat trust.
Bellingham April lti—Frederick
I.. Dames, a butcher of this place,
was murdered last Wednesday in
hi* bedroom. He was killed with
a hatchet and a screw driver was
driven through his skull, nailing it
to the floor. There is no dew to
the murderer and no motive can
be found for the crime.
Hong Kong. April 1H— A cable
from Manilla states that tiring )*>•
tween the Russian ac.d Japanese
fleet* ha* been beard off Palawan
island. It is believed that an en*
gagement is on. although most of
the naval authorities consider it
only It clafeh la-tween scouting
cruisers.
Omaha, April 16—Heef packing
plants have notified retailer* that
there willl be an advance in prices
of all kinds of meats of from twenty
to thirty per cent. They claim
that the shortage of cattle is the
cause of the raise. There is much
indignation shown all over the
central states over this action. The
entire country is affected.
Washington. April l»i—The land
fraud investigations in the western
states will be continued with vigor.
Washington is the next state to
have an overhauling. Special
agent Leach re|>orts that lie tinds
greater evidence of land frauds ,11
Washington than in Oregon.
London, April 1?—Lady Cnrzon,
nee Leiter, is suffering from another
attack such us she had five months
ago. She is unconscious and fears
are entertained that she will not
i recover.
, New York. April 17—The Nan
Patterson trial was again postponed
j until tomorrow awaiting a decision
jus to whether Jerome will have to
' give up the letter taken from the
| Smiths at Cincinnati.
Seattle, April 17—The Capital
Milling Co. plant burned to the
! ground this morning. The loss is
ten thousand dollars.
London, April 17—The report of
sea fight is denied. The Russians
j were seen at Turan bay Sunday
|and are now advancing looking for
the Japanese fleet.
San Franciseo. April 17—The
police have not found the murderer
Torturico. His wife has Wen
bound over on a charge of murder
i August Weber, who killed a whole
j family was today sentenced t«
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Tokio. April 17—Japan protests
against iln* Russ'aes ■ecrpving
Kamranh buy which is owned by
the French. It is alleged that thi*
is a violation of nentralitv. France
has not yet replied to Japan’s note.
The French admiral. IVjonqnieres.
has been onlercd to join his flag
ship at Kamranh initnedi itely.
Haigon. April 17—The Japanese
have captured a number of Russian
i collier* off the coast of Cochin*
i China, which accounts for the tir
ing reported by correspondents
yesterday. Russian hattleshijs
are in Kamranh hay. preparing for
the tight.
Moscow. April IS—The murderer
! of (irand Duke Sergius was given
a brief trial t.wlay. He was found
guilty and sentenced to death. The
assassin gives the name of kali* ff.
Chicago. April 17 There was
I considerable rioting bv the striking
. teamsters today. A 'UUmlx-r of
(mlicemen and scabs were injuml.
!
Oakland. April 17—Jack Lon
don, the famous writer of Alaska
stories, is engaged to marry a
prominent Oakland girl.
Sun Francisco. April 17—Jaliez
White, the lightweight champion
of England, and Tommy Britt have
been matched to fight in aUutt two
weeks at this place.
San Francisco. April 17—The
i police have stopped all amateur
I contests here and the -ports are
greatly excited. A number of con
tests were arranged to lie pulled off
soon, all of which will have to be
abandoned.
Jacksonville. Fla., April IS—Jo
seph Jefferson, the well known
actor is dying at Balm Beach. He
can only live a few hours.
Denver. April 17—Koo-evelt has
killed a numh.-r of wolves and a
ifew bear- in Oklahoma and Col
orado. He will extend the hunting
trip for aliout four weeks longer.
Tonopah, Apiil 17 There i- a
fatal epidemic of pneumonia here.
Many are leaving daily.
Salt Lake City. April IS—Mike
Sehriek. of Cincinnati, knocked out
tteorge (>ardner. of Lowell, last
night in the twelfth round. The
men were ahont evenly matched j
hut Sehrick’s superior staying
<|llalities won.
Paris. April 1H—The government
declarer that it i* anxious to pre
serve tiie neutrality of the port of
Kiiinranh hay. where the Russian
fleet wa» stopping vesierduy. It is
elaimed that the Russian* only
stopped there temporarily and that
stteh a stop was not a violation of
the neutrality of the harhor.
Seattle. April Is—4’apt. A. II.
La rim. wlm an* suspended indefi
nitely from eomnntnd of the cable
ship Burnside hv theiiuartermaster
general on account of the aecident
to the Vessel in Alaskan waters live
month* ago. has I win restored to
ll.s jMH*i;io|i hv Roosevelt. He will
take command of the Burnside
immediately, and Max 1, will sail
for Alaska
Skagwav. April 1 S—The ire is
already out ir'iu Whitehorse to
near I ake I .a barge and from Lower
Lulmrge to helmv the Hootalin<|Ua.
The tirst boats from the latter
plaee will start in about a week for
Dawson and Fairbanks. The be
in Luharge may hold out two or
’lire* Meek- yet.
San Franci-co, April 13—The
salmon Heel of the Alaska Packet's
A--ocia!ioii -ailed last night for
Alaska canneries.
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