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CRISIS IN T__H_E OINTAT
31101111111 Ready to _Fight Russia
and Germany Over China.
AN ULTIMATUM is SENT?
Russia llIust Back Down. or Bloody Strife
\Vill Involve the Powers, Perhaps In-
cluding Japan-"No Compromise IE
Possible.
London, Jan. 24.—That England is on
the verge of war no one doubts. That
she is determined in 'her stand on the
Eastern question is equally as certain,
and it is also a recognized fact that
nothing but the complete back down oi
Russia and Germany can avert a"con-
flict, which; doubtless, would be of
short duration, but which would be a
costly and bloody affair at best.
Germany seems to have accepted the
situation, as forced upon her, and to
have “agreed” that Kiao Chou shall
become an open port, but this change
in front‘ is not relished by the German
Government officials, but say that their
war-lord William-Second—to-None, eas-
- ily “wills" when placed before a deter«
mined foe. Doubtless the young mon-
arch will find comfort in the announce-
ment that his stand has been forced
owing to the weakness of the German
navy, the reorganization of which he
has been persistently advocating for so
But the fact is that the
Wind has been taken out of his sails.
He tried to play a master hand, and
has shown himself a child In the wbrld
of diplomacy. As Gladstone hinted a
few years ago, there is more danger
from the idiocy than from the results
'of his self-planned policy.
With Russia, the situation is graver.
The young Czar will use every influ-
ence in his power to secure Port Ar-
thur and the surrounding district.
Whether 6r not he is willing to go to
war for it remains to be seen. It can
_be secured no other way at present.
Russia might consider a clash of
arms with England, in the event of
England’s stand becoming too dicta-
torial, but when Japan is thought of,
it is more than likely that the Bear will
quietly withdraw.
Japan has vessels on the spOt which
can blow the Russian boats out of the
water in 15 minutes. And she has a
base of supply at hand.
It is a. question of one or the other
yielding or a fight. The prevailing
opinion in this country is that Russia.
will yield when she is convinced of the
grim reality of 'Sir Michael Hicks—
Beach’s declaration the other day.
Perhaps this hasalready taken place,
‘but confidence in the complaisant ac-
.tion of the Czar’s Government is not
based on any sound fact or argument
yet adduced.
It is impmtant to note how promi-
nently the moral support of the Unit-
ed States is everywhere considered in
discussing the situation. The Satur-
day Review says:
land has the support of Japan and the
United States, and the strength of
these powers, added to that of Eng-
land, in the Pacific, put resistance on
the part of Russia, Germany and
France, singly or in combination, out
of the question. Perhaps the enthusi-
asm with which the American papers
have applauded the declaration
of the Chancellor ' of the Ex-
chequer arises from the fact that
he virtually proclaimed a Monroe doc-
trine for the Far East]?
Summed up, the situation is as fol-
lows: England, is ready for war; has
announced her intention and willing-
ness to fight; will fight with either
Russia or Germany, or both, and will
be backed by Japan if the clash ma-
terializes.
In regard to the diplomatic feature
of the situation it may be repeated
with the utmost confidence that Great
Britain and Japan are acting with full-
est accord in virtual co-operation. It
is natural that under these circum-
stances the Japanese fleet has been
selected for the first important move
this w.eek
KIAO CHOU MAY BE OPEN.
London Times Thinks It Would Do
Much for Peace in Europe.
London, Jan. 24.—The Times says ed—
itorially this morning: “We are glad
to learn from various trustworthy and
mutually independent sources that the
rumors of Germany’s intention to open
Kiao Chou to the world’s commerce are
well founded. If this decision is main-
tained Kiao Chou will probably become
a great, busy. and flourishing er trepot
of the world's trade—a. northcm Hung
' Kong.
“The wisdom of the decision cannot
be doubted. It will tend to improve
the unnecessarily strained relations be-
tween England and Germany. It, is
“In this policy Eng-_
to be hoped that other nations will fol- -
low Germany’s example, and that the
Far Eastern question may thereby be
greatly simplified.
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Shot 3. Collage Student.
'New York, Jan. 24.—Joseph Miller of
Lewiston, Pa., a young student at the
New York Trade School, at Sixty-
seventh street and First avenue, was
shot dead last night in one of the liv-
ing rooms at the school by William H.
Watson of Rochester, N. H., a fellow-
student. Watson is a prisoner in the
East Sixty-seventh Street Police Sta-
tion, and is nearly_crazed as a result of
his act. He declares that the shoot-
ing was‘accidental. The police sus-
pect that a murder was committed,
and have arrested William Youtzy, of
Lewistown, Pa., a student, who was the
only witness of the affair.
Gorman May Elect Shaw To-Day.
Baltimore, Jan. 24.—The tip was giv-
en to-night that a Senator to succeed
Mr. Gorman will be elected at Annap-
olis to-day. It is said that Major Shaw
will be elected by the‘ Democrats vot-
ing in bulk with the eleven bolting Re—
publicans of Baltimore City. It will
require fifty-seven votes to elect, and
a few of the forty-six Democrats may
refuse to vote for a Republican, but it,
is believed'.Mr. Gorman can‘control a
sufficient number to elect Major Shaw.
Great British Strike Over.
London, Jan. 24.—-—The Executive
Committee of the London Engineers,
has issuejdza circular advising the men
to accept the employers’ terms. ,A bar-
lot of the men has been fixed for
Thursday next, and it is probable that
-. walk will be resumed on the following
Monday.
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DR. TALMAGE MARRIED.
The Celebramd Preacher Weds Mrs
Charles Collier at Plttsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg, Jan. 24. —.—The Rev. '1‘. De
Witt Talmage, the nOted divine of
Washington and formerly of Brooklyn,
and Mrs. Elmora McCutcheon Collier
of Allegheny City,‘ were married Sat-
urday at the McCutcheon residence, 47
Irwin avenue. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. W. J. Robinson.
D. D., pastor of the First United Pres- —
byterian Church.
The wedding which came as a great
surprise to the many friends of the
couple, was, on account of a recent
death in the family, an extremely quiet
affair. The only guests outside of
Mrs. Talmage'ls immediate relatives
1
REV. T. DE WIT'I‘ TALMAGE.
was Dr. L. H. Willard, who was mak-
ing a professional visit to the house
and remained to witness the ceremony.
The bride was arrayed in a gorgeous
green brocaded silk gown, with cor-
sage, and wore diamonds. The gown
matched her fine olive complexion to
perfection. The Rev. Dr. Talmage was
attired in the customary clerical garb.
He seemed as full of spirits and buoy-
ancy as a youth of twenty, despite his
sixty-six years of active life.
Mrs. Talmage is the daughter of the
late James M. McCutcheon. She was
the widow of Charles W.‘ Collier, only
son of Judge F. H. Collier. She is 40
yeais of age.
Mr. and Mrs. Talmage met during the
past two summers at Easthampton,
L. I., where the courtship which cul-
minated five months ago in a. formal
engagement began. The engagement
was kept a profound secret and it was
only within the past few days that
Mrs. Talmage told her most intimate
friends of the coming marriage. The
present Mrs. 'l‘almage is the reverend
gentleman's third wife, his second hav-
ing died several years ago.
CALIFORNIA GOLD JUBILEE.
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A “reek of Festivities ‘in Which the
\leole Country Will garticipate.
San Francisco, Jan. 24.—The cele-
bration of California’s Gold Jubilee will
begin to-day, and will last for Six days.
It will commemorate the fiftieth anni‘»
versary of the discovery of gold by
Marshall at Sutter’s ‘Mill. Governor
Budd has announced that. to—day will
be a legal holiday, and the celebration
will be opened with a grand pageant
in which representatives from all or-
ganizations of a civic, military and
fraternal character will participate.
The following societies will be seen
in the procession: United States
troops, Governor Budd and staff, Cali-
fornia Pioneers, St. Andrew’s Society,
Regents of the State University, Vol-
unteer firemen, Real! Italiana Carabin-
ieri, League OI the Cross Cadets,
GOV.
JOSEPH H. BUDD.
Young Men’s Institute, Native Sons of
the Golden West, Deutcher Krieger
Verein, ~Hannoveraner Verein, Turn-
verein, San Francisco Baecker Verein.
San Francisco Commercial Travelers’
Association, Fishermen’s Benevolent
Society and Arizona Pioneers.
The parade will be an imposing one
and floats have been entered by the
different organizations, representing
historical incidents and characters. A
leading feature of the pageant will be
a cavalcade of aids to Grand Marshal
Morse, consisting of five hundred rep-
resentative citizens, selected by the
w-ell known organization, “The Native
Sons.’
«Among those who will participate in
the procession are four pioneers who
witnessed the discovery' of gold by
Marshall. Among these is Henry Fow-
ler, who crossed the plains and went to
Oregon in 1843, and the following year
came down the coast by the old Ore—
gon and Sacramento trail, settling in
the Napa Valley. Most of the other
living pioneers also came overland to
California, making a prolonged and
dangerous journey. '
McKenna’s New Duties.
Washington, Jan. 24.-—It is the pres—
ent intention of Attorney-General Mc—
Kenna, whose nomination as a .justice
of the United States Supreme Court
was confirmed by the Senate, to take
the oath of office and enter upon his
new duties on W'ednesday. Should
Governor Griggs, his successor, not be
able to qualify by that time, Solicitor
General Richards will act as Attorney-
General ad interim.
A_, Suicide On His Wife’s Grave.
Chicago, Jan. 24.——Gustav Rolle, 60
years old, 'attired in evening dress, silk
‘hat and kid glovesr
knelt upon the
grave of his wife in FOrest Home Cem-
etery yesterday in the howling blizzard
and shot a bullet into his brain.
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PIANOS-
We are now closing out at a sacrilce several cda'.
styles of new pianos, and a great variety of slightly
used organs and pianos to make room for new stock.
ORGAN S
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terms sent upon application.
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42 mm ‘sInEtI.
You can find as fin’e an assortment of‘ _
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As can be found in any Yard in the
State. Look it over and get
prices before going elsewhere.
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Jackets
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Owing to the continued mild weather, our'Winter Jackets did notigo Out
JACKETS.
$12 Plain black Kersey jackets $6.00.
$12- Fancy Boucle jackets $0.00.
$17 Rough jackets $8.50. >
$19 Imported Kersey jacket-s $10.00.
> CAPES
$5.00 Black Rough capes $2.50.
$10.00 Black Kersey capes $5.00.
$23.00 Plush capes $12.00
$6.00 Plush capes $3.00.
CHILDREN ’8 JACKETS.
$5.00 Jackets $2.50. ' .
$10 and $12 Jackets $6.00 Novel
did you have a better chance tobuy
the little ones' nice Jackets for almost
nothing.
1 Case of remnants of 100 strin
to 15 yards, at 50.
1 Case of remnants of 40 in. un-
bleached sheeting, the tile kind, 5c.
outings, lengths 5
DOMESTICS.
1 Case of new prints, 50.
5 yd. lengths of birdeye diaper, 180
| apiece;
$1.50 Crochet. bed spread, 98c.
$1.49 Blankets, 98c.
KITCHEN DEPA RTMENT.
‘2. qt.
3 qt.
4 qt.
1 qt.
6 qt.
2 qt.
granite iron pails, 1241c
granite iron pails, 17c.
granite iron pudding pans, 19c.
granite iron dipper, 10c.
granite iron milk pan, 150.
covered sauce pan, 10c.
with the rush that they would have gone if the weather had been seasonable.
We have a number Of fine garments left but few cheap ones. It seems that a
great many wantedsomething cheap this season and all our low priced garments
are sold. We shall cut the high priced garments in two and let them. go.
2 qt. granite rice boiler, 390.
3 qt. rice boiler, 490.
Lyons patent egg beater, 25c.
WOMEN’SfiWEAR.
Ladies’ short knit. undersh1rt, 500.
Ladies’ and Children’ sileggings, 'an
and 980.
Ladies’ Cardigan jackets, 500 and 98c.
Ladies’ extra size Cardigan jackets,
all wool, $1. 75.
98Ladieo’ flannel night gowns,'50c and
c
Fascinators for the ladies that driVe,
250 to 750.
CHILDREN’S . WEAR.
Children’s silk. bon'nets, trimmed
with velvet and fur, 25c to $1. 55.
Boys’ and Girls’ skating caps, 25's
and 50c.
Our Great Muslin Underwear Sale Continues
‘~ ’ «This. Week/fit.
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