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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
MORE ROOM POTWIN.
Pupils May Now Be Properly
Accommod

Two rooms in the addition to Potwin
school have been opened and are in
use for classes.
The Potwin district scholars in the
seventh B grade at Clay school have
been moved to the Potwin school in one
of the new rooms. Potwin now has all
the school grades including the seventh.
Some of the rooms in the old part of
the building will be repaired and re-
plastered and the entire building, with.
the addition. will be ready for occu-
pancy within three weeks. Miss Myr-
tie Kelly and Miss Arnold are the two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
OUT ON BOND.
Six Indicted Nebraska Ranchmen Ar
raigned at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb.. Feb. 12-six Nebraska
ranchmen, indicted by the recent federal
grand jury, charged with the illegal fenc-
ing of government lands, were brought in
today by deputy United States marshal
and arraigned. They are John and VaIen-
tine King, Herman and John Krause of
Alliance, Neb.. and A. J. and w. G. 81
monson, real estate men, of Denver. All
pleaded not guilty and were released on
bonds of $1,000 each. Their trials are
scheduled for February l5
Mr.. Simonson complained bitterly of
the treatment ranchmen are receiving at
the hands of the authorities and said
that the tearing down of fences had
caused irreparable hardship to the smaller
ranchmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
Confess to Train Wreckinp.

Canon City. Colo, Feb. 12-WiIliam
Denton and Myron Aldrich, youths of Is
years, accused of wrecking a freight
train on the Denver & Rio Grande rail-
road several months ago, have been
given, preliminary hearing and were
bound over. The boys were captured
at Las Vegas. n. NJ, and are said to
have confessed to the police there that
they wrecked the train, but that thew
intended to ditch a passenger train
which followed for the purpose of rob
berry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
BAILEY IN NEBRASKA.
Was Guest OF Honor at Dinner
by Gov. Mickey.

Lincoln. Neb.. Feb. Ex-Governor
Bailey of Kansas was the guest or
honor last night at a dinner rendered
by Governor Mickey to his military
staff at the executive mansion. The
guests included members of the staff
and their wives, General A. S. Daggett
of the regular army, Governor and Mrs
Bailey and a few friends of the Kansas
executive There were no speeches
Governor Bailey will be one of the
speakers at the Young Mems Republi-
can club banquet tomorrow night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
MAY STAY CLOSED.
Madison Square Theater About to Be
Abandoned.

New York. Feb. 12.-It is reported that
efforts are about to be given up in the
direction of reopening the Madison Square
theater. The house, which has been the
scene of many successes, was closed re-
Gently by order of the mayor. pending
certain alterations deemed necessary for
the protection of patrons.
These changes it is understood, would
neceSsitate an expenditure deemed pro-
hibitive to the commercial success of the
theater and the firm holding the lease are
said to be negotiating for it's cancella-
ton Three other theaters closed by the
authorities already have completed alter
atoms and reopened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
x. G. Jockey club Starter.

Kansas City, Mo. Feb. 12.-Dick
Dwyer. who is starting on the coast.
has been selected for starter by the
Kansas City Jockey club for the initial
meet of the local track. which opens
this spring, according to a message
from Edward Corrigan. vice president
of the club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
To Aid Manhattan library.

Manhattan, Kan, Feb. 12.-The bust
ness men and members of the city Com
mercial club gave a minstrel show last
night for the benefit of the Carnegie
library which is being built in Manhat-
tan. Fifty prominent business men
gave a street parade in the afternoon
headed by the Agricultural College
band The advance sale of tickets
cleared the board for two night per
formances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
Steam Laundry for Minnesno,;s

Minneapolis. Kas.. Feb. 12-There are
some hopes of our having a steam
one has started here but had to close
twice because people did not want to
patronize a home industry and sent
their work to Kansas City and Salina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
RED AND BLACK

the New York inheritance tax and de-
clared that two sums, s., 10000 and $3.50, 900
respectively, were not subject to taxa
ton. The larger sum had been loaned by
Mr.. DAILY and was repaid when he was on
his deathbed. The smaller amount was
balance with brokerage firm and the
surrogate ruled that both accounts were
only temporarily on deposit in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
LOSS, SS5,OOO,OOO.
Latest Estimate on Baltimore by In
surance Mon.

Baltimore. Nd, Feb. PA composite
estimate of the total loss from the fire
by twenty-five expert representatives
of leading insurance companies outside
Of Baltimore. places the figures at $751;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
CHICAGO Alderman Dies Suddenly.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Alderman William
Mavor, chairman of the finance commit
tee of the Chicago city council and Re-
publican leader in that body. died today.
the result OF stroke of apoplexy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
Escapes Inheritance Tax.

New York, Feb. 12.-Surrogate Thomas
on the application of counsel for the heirs
decision of the appraiser, who assessed
the estate of the Montana millionaire for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
Painters Choose a President.

Toronto, Ont Feb. 1.-THE Master
Painters' and Decorators association of
the United States a nd Canada have elect
ed John Dewsr OF Pfttsburg, president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
CALIFORNIA $500

Via Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale during March and
April This rate also applies to inter
mediate points. Good in tourist sleep
ers and free chair cars. Liberal stop
over privilege allowed.
For full information and free litera-
ture, address T. l.. KING,
c. 2. & 7. a. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12
Failure on London's 'Chanee.

London, Feb. 12.-The failure of Will
liam r. Morrison, a jobber in American
securities, was announced today on the
stock exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-12

We will rot fine Suits decided
osmakes
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11

Armed with revolver. William j
o'Brien, alias William Dufy. an In.
sane discharged soldier. entered the
war department at Washington. and
going to the mail and record division.
shot Robert J Manning. a messenger.
and Arthur Wicker. a clerk One bull
let narrowly missed Miss Emma Sax
ton. another clerk. The injury TO
Manning is on the right side. and is
regarded as dangerous. Wicker was
shot In the arm. Duffy was finally
oyerpowered and placed IN jail.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
FIERCE SEA BATTLE
REPORT OF AN ENGAGEMENT
OFF JAPANESE COAST.
As Result Of Terrific Encounter
Russian Fleet Said to Have Been
Sunk or Captured.

The London Daily Mail publishes q
dispatch from Toxic. dated March T.
saying: 1T is rumored that the Jap.
anese fleet engaged the Russian ylad-
ivostok squadron at sea yesterday.
THE result OF the engagement is
not announced, but according to the
rumor. Russian ships were destroyed
or captured"
A later dispatch from st. Peters
burg says that a similar report was
rife In that city, but that the Russian
war office declares that 1t has re-
ceiyed no news OF any such engage
ment. All effort to confirm the report
up to 10 o'clock Wednesday morning
have been unavailing.
The probability Of such an engage
ment tends to confirm the rumor The
attack by the Japanese on the harbor
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
BOMBARDED BY JAPS
TOWN OF vLADIvosTok AND
FORT sHELLED.
Japanese Cruisers Sped Ffty-sve
Minutes In Harmless Peppering
Of Enemy, After Which They
Withdrew

A fleet OF five Japanese battle
| ships and two cruisers appeared
off Vladivostok at 1:25 o'clock Sat
urday afternoon and bombarded the
town and shore batteries for IS min
utes
The fleet approached from the a.
rection Of Askold island at the east
entrance to Ussuri Bay and about
thirty-two miles southeast Of Vladi-
vostok Entering Ussuri Bay the
enemy formed line of battle, but did
not approach to closer range than
a mile and one-third. They directed
their fire against the shore batteries
and the town but no damage resulted
as most Of their 200 lyddite shells,
failed to burst.
The Russian batteries, commanded
by Generals Vernotez and Artamo-
noff, did not reply, awaiting a closer
approach of the enemy.
The Japanese fire ceased at 2:2o,
p. M, and the enemy retired in the.
direction of Askold island. Stimuli
taneously two torpedo boat destroyers
near Askold island and two
more near Cape Maidel. The Japan
csc ships were covered with ice.
The attack resulted in no loss to the
but cost the enemy 200,0 900
-ubles (s10O,O0O) in ammunition.
Most of the projectiles were six and
welve-inch shells.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
Poisoned Whole Family.

A Berlin cable says: Lieutenant
Carl Beseke. retired, after a long and
steady decay Of fortune. yesterday
took his last money and gave a splen-
ala dinner in honor of his 19-year-old
daughters birthday. Beseke then
poisoned his wife, daughter, two chill
dren, respectively ~ and 16 years old.
cadets at a military academy, and
himself with cyanide OF potassium.
which he seemingly inserted In the
mouth OF each in the form of a pill
after they had gone into a drunken
sleep.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
DESTRUCTIVE PRAIRIE FIRE.
Three Lives Lost and One Thousand
Persons Homeless.

A dispatch from Lawton. O. T.. says /:
SO far only three deaths from the
prairie fires that swept the Klowa and
Comanche country have been verified,
those OF Dr. Harmon, w. II. Meyer.
near Walter, overcome while fighting
nre, and an unknown boy. near here.
although rumors OF deaths in numer.
Gus isolated points have been reported.
Twelve persons were burned, three
perhaps fatally. Those most seriously
burned are John Harmon, brother Of
Dr. Harmon; Mrs. John Henderson,
widow living near Lawton, and I. C.
Strickland. sexton OF the Lawton Gem
etery II is estimated that 900 per-
sons have been made homeless and
are penniless. Suffering among the
destitute IL Intense. and the citizens OF
this and adjoining towns are doing all |
In their power to bring relief. The ag- |
gregate property loss is estimated at |
500. 900.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
Lunatic Plots to Blow Up Shops Of
Los Angeles Railway.

Joseph w. Stark. an alleged mnatic,
has been arrested at Los Angeles. Cal.
and is being held pending an investiga-
ton as to his sanity. Stark is accused
OF plotting TO blow up the shops OF
the Los Angeles Railway company and
10 take the lives OF Henry f. Hunting
ton and his son. Howard Huntington.
Stark has fancled grievance against
the Huntingtons because he was
struck by one OF the cars OF the Los
Angeles Railway company some time
ago and injured
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
suicidcd in a Novel Way.

Isaac A. Johnson, colored. while
locked in the police station at Nc
keesport, Pa. inflicted fatal injuries
upon himself in peculiar manner.
johnson Quarreled with his fiancee.
and she swore out warrant charging
assault and battery A bone had been
given the prisoner with his evening
meal He rubbed the crude inssru-
ment OF death along the cement floor
until 1t was ground to point with a
sharp edge. He then cut his throat.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
100000 Troopers for ManchurIa.

A st. Petersburg. correspondent re-
ports an interview with General SAX
haror, minister of war. who, while re-
fusing to give the number of men con-
contracted in the far east, said the mil
itary authorities were well pleased.
There was no lack OF troops, he said.
but the means of transportation be-
yond Lake Baikal were inadequate.
General Sakharoff declared that the
number OF troops to go to Manchuria
had, not yet been fixed; he would send
what was necessary, and he admitted
that the minimum would be 1000.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11

After a terrible fight in which nis.
tolls and knives were freely used
John Thornborough. young married
man living near Winterset, Iowa, shot
and Killed Fred Peacock. and perhaps
fatally wounded Peacock's father. a
man OF 60 years. Thornborough is
terribly gashed about the neck and
face, but viii recover The fatal
ngnt grew out of an effort on the part
Oh Thornborough to induce his wife.
from whom he is separated. to leave
him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
REACHED THE LIMIT.
Striking Miner Chained to Telegraph
Pole for Refusing to Work.

To'c 'or refusing 10 Work.
A Denver dispatch. under date OF
March 3. says: Governor Peabody to.
day said that although Telluride is
still under martial law the military au-
thorities were not responsible for the
pillorying OF Harry Maxi. a striking
union miner. who was kept chained to
a telegraph pole for an hour and a
half after having been convicted Of
vagrancy.
Willard Runnells. a deputy sheriff,
Is said to have chained Maxi to the
pole. No report has yet been received
from Attorney 70. r. Richardson, who
has been sent to Telluride by the Of
fcers OF the Western Federation OF
Miners to investigate this case. w. ID.
Haywood, secretary OF the federation.
sent the following telegram to the
Telluride union:
Suffer no more abuses. II you can
not get relief through the courts. you
still have left the power OF self-de-
tense"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
MAY MAKE A FIGHT.
Russian Fleet at Port Arthur Still in
the Ring.

Information received from official
sources in Korea confirms previous re-
ports to the effect that Chinampho is
free from Ice. that the Japanese have
ceased debarking troops at Chemulpo
and that they have taken advantage
OF the opening OF the Chinampho to
land troops there. thus expedIting the
forward movement.
Official advices from st. Petersburg
confirm the reports that decisive
movement is anticipated on the part
OF the Port Arthur squadron now that
Admiral Makeroff has arrived there.
that torpedo boats especially will be
brought into play. and that In spite OF
reports to the contrary Russia is I'M
derstood To have ample supply OF tor
pedoes for these crafts.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
JAPANESE IN MANcHURlA.
A Small Detachment Said to Be
Threatening Russian Flank.

Advices from Vladivostok say that
the $500 Japanese troops who landed
at Plaksit ION the east coast of north
ern Korea) are advancing toward
Musan (21S miles from Gensan) with
the intention of ultimately reaching
Hunchun ION the left bank of the
Tumen river, about 100 miles west of
Vladivostok) and threatening the,
russian flank. In order to check
mate this move the Russian outpost.
1,5OO strong, which recently crossed
the Tumen, is advancing to occupy
Koyroyong, on the Tumen river a
walled city commanding the trails
along which the Japanese must pass.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
GOLD IN ITS cRAW.
Strange Story of Death of a Duck.
Comes From Wyoming.

A special from Basin City, Wyo.,
says: Large numbers of wild ducks
have recently been found dead in the
vicinity of Paint Rock creek. The
ducks appeared to be suffering with
malady that produced slow death.
and one of the fowls was caught and a
post norton held by a number of the
ranchmen who had become interested
In the strange antics of the birds.
The sufferings of the bird indicated
that the seat of the trouble was in
the craw, and this was opened. Among
number of pieces of gravel was
found nugget which at first was
supposed to be native copper. but
which DIR. Walker of Hyattville tested
with acid and found to be gold. The.
nugget is valued at s11.S5.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
GET AWAY FROM YINkow.
Women and Children Leaving Before
Arrival Of Japanese.

arrival OF JAPANESE.
The Russo-Chinese bank at Yinkow
is closing, preparatory to removing to
Mukdcn. Women and children are
preparing to leave Yankow in antici-
patton OF the arrival OF the Japanese
feet. which is expected when the river
opens, probably fortnight hence.
The United States gunboat Helena
and the British cruiser Espiegle are
making preparations to leave the. dry
docks In weeks time.
The main mast OF the Russian gun
boat Siyoutch has been cut on This
would indicate that she is being dis.
mantled, but otherwise she would ap-
pear to be clearing for action.
On account of the impossibility OF
defending the coast at Yinkow until
such time as a thaw permits the con-
struction OF entertainments and forts.
the Russians have prepared to retire
up the main railroad line.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
BORROW WHILE THEY CAN.
Japanese Will Endeavor to Secure
Money in America and England.

Money in America and England.
The Japanese government is, it is
stated. considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF
seeking to secure Immediately loan
In America and Europe. Although 1t
is estimated that enough bonds can
be sold at home to provide sufficient
money to prosecute the war for at
least one year and a half, and al
though many Japanese statesmen and
financiers believe that Japan is capa-
Bile of waging war to conclusion
without borrowing single cent
abroad, and have in a spirit of ma
tional pride, counselled that no for
eign loan be sought, yet it is felt
that there may arise in a year or two
a contingency when money may be
seriously needed.
1t is thought that it would be bet
ter to place loan now. if possible,
than attempt to do so in a future
crisis when money may be badly need
ed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
MANIAC HAD MONEY.
Government Bonds Worth $1,000 Dis
covered by Relative.

Mrs. Grace P. Johnson of Boston.
who is endeavoring to procure the re-
lease of her nephew, DIR. ]. H. Holmes,
from the state insane asylum at Ag-
news, Cal, has found in San Francis
co. where he left his trunk three
years ago. $1,000 worth of govern
ment bonds belonging to him. His
former landlady had sold the trunk
but preserved the bonds.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
ORDERS OVERLOOKED.
Six People Dead as Result Of a Rail-
way Accident

Six persons killed. three fatally in
lured. two injured and a limited ex-
press train and a freight partially
destroyed by fire as the result of a
head-on collision Tuesday ON the Ala
Dana Great Southwestern railway
near kewanee. seventeen miles north
OF Meridian, Miss. 1t is understood
the wreck was caused by the freight
train overlooking orders to meet the
express
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11
Was MuchIy Married.

when James H. Shippie, aged 81
years. street car conductor, was ar
raigned in court at Elizabeth. N j.,
on charge Of bigamy, he astounded
the judge by admitting that he had
been married many times. about
forty-seven times. he thought. Two
of his wives were in court and it was
stated that he had married at least
four other women.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11

at Vladivostok Sunday was unques-
tionably for the purpose Of determin-
ing whether the Russian ships were
In the harbor. Finding that the fleet
was absent, 1t is believed that the
Japs withdrew their vessels and lay
in wait for the return OF the absent
squadron.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-03-11

Among the Russian generals to
nave an important command In the
Japanese war is Gen. Dragomiror AL
though rough old soldier, he is a
celebrated and sympathetic person
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-02-02

Ter the country were now turning out
graduates every year in large numbers,
who had no Difficult. in getting good
positions at excellent salaries, That
the agricultural training was neces-
sary was indicated in the great work
now being done by the Agricultural De-
partment and colleges. experiment
stations and Farmers Institutes.
Toward the close of the session the
Kamehameha Glee Club sang a hui
morous barnyard song which provoked
laughter and generous applause.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-02-02

HOW OFTEN YOU liEAR THE
REMARK; IT'S only cold" and a
few days later learn that the man is
on his back with pneumonia. This Is
of such common occurrence that a cold
however slight should not be disre-
garded. Chamberlain's Cough Renee
dy counteracts any tendency toward
pneumonia. 1t always cures and is
pleasant to take. For sale by all deal
ers and druggists. Benson, Smith 4
Co.. Ltd. agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-02-02

I'VE will never give up" said the
South. American military leader Give
up whatF" asked the coldly practical
man. And after a moment OF reflection,
the military leader candidly replied:
Anything We can get our hands on
Washington Star.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-02-02
Castle & Cooke,
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LIFE and FIRE
INSURANCE
AGENTS.
AGENTS FOR
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OF BOSTON.
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OF HARTFORD.
THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY.
THERAPlON. a Tai' p .sssss'. ri


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aha destderata to be sought in medicine Of the
klnd, and SURPRISES everything hitherto employed.
lrHERAPlON No. ! maintains its world.
ssnosnod and wei 'nerited reputation for derange.
mcrts of the kidneys, pains in the back, and
ktDdxcd ailments, adording prompt relief whore
eths1 well-triod remedies have been powerless
No 2 forimpurity the blood,
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at Ss4s, govt, rheumatism all disoases for whicS
u has been too much fashion to employ mercury
sarsaparilA &C., to the destruction Of teeth
md ruin Of health This preparation purihes the
whsae - stem through the blood, aud thoroughly
shntnatcs all poisonous matter from the body
No 3 for exhaustion, sleep.
lsssnsss. and all distressing conseauencos OF
dinaeotion. worry. overwork, &c. II possesses
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THERAPlON is sold by the princip.I
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ing state which Of the three numbers ia re
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Gssaine package by order Of His Majes,ys Hon
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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1904-02-02

No. in His Line: Employer-"You
don't seem to be able to do anything"
New Clerk-"Well, | always had po-
litical job until / struck this one.h-
Judge.