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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-24
TEN DOLLARS An ACRE

aberdeen NeoS: The land department has received
offer for land owned the Butte county $40 per
This the first offer received the for the river
but will the People beginning
the land South Dakota valuable longer idle
be devoted solely cattle and the demand for the land
will be brisk from this forward The part of the
undergoing precisely the Of experience that the north
part Of the through in early For the
pie Of the southern part Of South Dakota believed the northern
ton be unfit for farming for anything but
cattle grazing Then discovered that good wheat could
be raised in the northern part Of the farther SOUTH but
denied that could BE successfully grown here The peo
pile Of this section however couldn't be convinced Of the folly of
trying raise this latitude and they kept experimenting
until they that when y used seed adapted the climate
they could raise good section Of the union took
long convince people that Brown and adjoining counties
in the belt but 81 the world bat the Mitchell
knows this to be fact
The Mitchell organs asserting that the country west
fit for nothing Pat grazing But the hardy pioneers
Of that section with the indotahe Characteristic Of the
American pioneer Daniel Boones time refuse Be
WINGED Of this fact and 30 right raising despite the
fact that Mitchell says they ent do IL It win not be many
until the range country y . ven settled other portions Of the
state and after the counted in the capital contest and
the aspirations Of Mitchell everlasting squehed it IS probable
the Mitchell organs win discover beauties IN that portion Of the
se that they utterly unltie q perceive 4 present
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09

Pies, cakes, bread rightly baked at
Alheits bakery. 211 West Main. Phone
Main us.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09
new INCORPORATION.
Washington Weeoer Works Organized
in Wa.ia Waila.

Articles of incorporation of the
Washington Weeder works were filed
in the county auditors office this at
ternoon with a capital stock of $4,000.
ident: Ben G.. Holt, secretary and
treasurer: Z. O. Mccoy. OF The Dalles.
Oregon, trustees. 1t is the intention OF
the company to manufacture ard sell
the cultivatOr for which the Talbot
brothers recently received a patent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09
Reflected to Fill Office
of Commissioner.
CONSENTED TO REMAIN ON BOARD
Judge Brents and Remaining, Mem :
bers Took Action This Morning.
Full Board Now Present.

AS was predicted in the Statesman
several days ago the BOARD of county
commissioners and Judge Brents of
the superior court this morning elect
ed Frank E. Smith as commissioner
from the first district to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of Mr.
Smith last month.
When the board assembled this
morning Chairman CornWeIl and Com
missioner McCaw were present and
soon after Judge Brents arrived and
the matter of selecting Mr.. Smith as
his own successor was taken up at
once.
The following is the order that was
signed by the two commissioners and
the judge:
Frank Z. Smith having on the 25th
day of February, 1904, filed with the
board his resignation of the office of
county commissioner of Commission
er's district No. 1 of Walla Walla
county, Washington. and said Office
having become vacant by reason of
such resignation: thereUpOn Edward
CorEWell and J. n. McCaW, the remain
ing commissioners of said county. and
Thomas H. Brentse, judge of the su-
periOr court of said county. proceeded
by law required to appoint a commits
sioner to fill such vacancy. And the
said Frank f. Smith having expressed
a Willingness to accept such appoint
ment and to serve as such commits
sioner for the uneXpired term for
which he was elected, a ballot was tax
Ell and the said Frank +. Smith re-
ceived the unanimous votes of the two
said commissioners and of the said
judge Of the superior court.
Wherefore. it is ordered by the board
and by the said Thomas H. Brents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09
OFFER IS ACCEPTED
Library Will Be Located on
Elliott Property.
CITY COUNCIL DECIDE QUESTION
Councilman Smith Enters Vigorous
Protest-Other Sites Offered by
j. M. Turner.

After putting in over one hour and a
half III WrangIing over the subject of
the location for the Carnegie library,
the city council last night decided to
accept the site offered by Nh and Mrs.
T. c. Elliott. at the corner of Palouse
and Alder streets.
After the ordinance providing for
the acceptance of the offer of Andrew
Carnegie to donate to the city the sum
Of $4,000 for the erection of a library
building: accepting the site offered
by Mr.. and Mrs. 7. c. Elliott, and the
city agreeing to remove the buildings
agreeing to appropriate the sum Of
$4,000 for the proper maintenance of
time by title, J. NJ. Turner was grant
ed permission to address the council
The gentleman in speaking Of the
subject said that quite number OF the
citizens of Walla Walla have beer
considering the matter of location Tor
the library, and they are now ready
10 submit several propositions to the
Ouncil in the way of sites. He repre-
'ented several of the residents of Wal
IA Walla who We're DESTROYS of having
the building located as central as pos
sible. and with that view they stood
ready to offer the city three different
sites. one on the north side of Alder
street between Third and Fourth: the
second on the north side of Poplar.
between Third and Fourth. and the
third on the south side of Poplar. be-
tween Second and Third. While the
site offered by the Elliotts was cOns1d-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09

iudee of said superior court. that said
Frank +. Smith be. and he hereby is
appointed county commissioner of
commissioners district No. l, of Wal
la Walla county. Washington, to I'LL
the vacancy in the said office caused
by his resignation. such appointment
to become effective upon his taking
the oath of office and executing and
ding his official bond as such commas
sioner. as required by law.
AS soon as the order was signed NJ.
Smith Immediately took the oath Of
office and assumed the duties of the
office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09

College Place bread is like home
made bread at Nuntinga'S.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09

Many use Co-Ja-Mo coffee; you try
gone a Muntinga's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09
MORE SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
Results of the Recent Election Are
Coming In.

The following are the addition !
school directors whose election has
been reported to County Superintend-
ent Myers: District 80, John Hood
and Wallace Copeland; IA. Charles
Prather: So. Amos Cummings: Al. A
j. Gross: 33. ]. E. Bergman: 20. Ern-
est Dexter; "a. Emma Rich; 81. w. H.
Hayes: p. c. L. Shemwell: 80, D. c.
SO, James Roberts: s, March
Mckay: I, Thomas Copeland: 2, Mrs.
NJ. E. Lowden.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09
DISTRICT CONVENTION.
knights of Pythias to Meet in Pom
e,oy March %.

The next convention of the first dis
trict Of the Knights of Pythias will be
aeld III Porneroy March IS The dis
trict is composed of lodges in Walla
Walla, Pasco, Waitsburg, Dayton and
Pomeroy. J. w. Cookery of this city
is president of the convention. Prizes
will be offered for different contests in
the ritualistic work and for the teams
that will compete
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09
For Sale Cheap.

Two very deep lots, house, five rooms
not including pantry and cellar.
stable for two horses and a COW, sew
erai choice fruit trees: large number
at grape vines; many flowers, etc.
Nice small home cheap. Inquire "W'
Statesman office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09

"Foundpiano says he is going to
write It song Without Words. DO
you think he'll make a success of it,"
I wouldn't be surprised. He's writ
ten several songs without music, |
Know"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-09

The real estate firm of Slater &
Sherrod, located over Beams furniture
store on East Main street, have nine
dwelling houses for rent ranging in
price. from IS to $40.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09
LEWIS AND CLARK FAIR
BILL PASSES IN SENATE

Washington, Feb. s.-After listen.
ing to speeches by Hopkins and CLAY
in support Of the Panama canal treaty
the senate today passed a bill appro.
priating s165ooOo for the Lewis and
Clark exposition at Portland. when
the bill came up for consideration. GAL
linger suggested that it go over. why
asked Mitchell, you might as well let
1t pass now as at any time" Gallinger
withdrew his objection.
Bailey entered a formal objection to
the passage of the bill, but did not
press it.
Platt, of Connecticut, offered an
amendment prohibiting the opening Of
the exposition on Sunday and it was
agreed to, the vote being 25 to II.
On motion of Mitchell the sixteenth
section of the bill, appropriating $780,
900 for building permanent memorial
to Lewis and Clark, was stricken out.
The bill was then passed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

London, Feb. 9.--In dispatches OF
date Nagasaki, Saturday, February g.
and which were delayed by censor, the
correspondent OF the Daily Telegraph
asserts that Russia deliberately pre-
cipitated the crisis by dispatchlng a
few days ago from Port Arthur, a
transport loaded with full division Of
troops and escorted by feet, and
landing them near Yalu river thus oc-
cupying northern Corea.
Japanese patience became exhausted
and today Japan moved her ships end
took unresisted possession Of certain
merchant vessels, including the shilka
and Manchuria. The correspondent
continues;
1.-TWO other Russian vessels were
seized and escorted to Sasebo, ,'apans'
The Daily Telegraph says 1t supposes
the foregone seizures occurred at
Masampho but the censor suppressed
location.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09
General Assembly Meets at Once
at Annapolis and Proceed
to Business.
BILL TO SUSPEND BUSINESS
Bill to be Introduced Appropri-
ating Quarter of Million
For the Relief of the
Destitute.

Baltimore, Feb. S.-Governor warfield
this morning issued a proclamation
calling special session OF the legis-
lature to meet tonight to provide for
the relief Of the stricken city. This
evening the general assembly met at
Annapolis. A bill was Immediately in
troduced declaring business suspended
for 10 days in Baltimore in order to en-
able business men to get their busi-
ness affairs into as good shape as pos
sible. The bill was Immediately passed
and signed by the governor. a relief
bill win be introduced tomorrow. APP
propriatins s25O.OOO for the relief or
the destitute.
The burned district is bounded on
the west by Liberty street, on the
north by Lexington street, on the east
by Jones Falls and ON the south blythe
Basin.
The city was under the strictest mill
itary control All around the burned
area was stretched corodon Of SOL
diers who held up all comers at the
point Of bayonets. The police brought
from neighboring cities, patrolled the
district, and at the limits OF the IRE
zone placed armed sentries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09
JAPANESE TORPEDO BOATS BEGIN THE War

consul at Chefoo has sent telegram tc
a Japanese elder here urging the de.
parture Of all Japanese from Port Ar
thur and Port Dalny.
The greatest excitement prevails here
No steamers are available and the jap.
anese are trying to charter a sailing
vessel. They are hastily selling off thier
property and winding up their busi-
ness. japan has been geographically
cut OFF from this port for 10 days.
A detachment Of japanese troops sta
toned on the island Of Zuzima. 40 miles
from Masampho, Creae, has been or
dered to be in readiness to land In CO.
rea in the event Of a rupture. The. Jap
anese commercial agent at vladivostock
has been ordered to leave.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

| Washington, Feb. S.-Tentative or
ders have been prepared for sending the
cruiser squadron OF the Asiattc fleet
northward from Subig bay to the ricin-
lity of Fort Arthur to observe japanese
land Russian naval operations. The or
lers will not be sent unless they are
agreeable to Russia and Japan. When
the orders were prepared today 1t was
expected they would be sent forthwith,
In view OF the restraining instructions
they contained to observe strict neu-
trality. Secretary Moody, however, is
not willing that this country shall give
ground even for suspicion either by
Russia or Japan, and it has therefore
been decided these governments shall
be asked If the dispatch of cruiser
squadron will embarrass either COM
batant.
That Japan has fully determined ON
war Is evident from cablegram re-
ceieved at the navy department today
from Lieutenant Marsh, saying the
japanese naval division had left for
Chemulpo, The seizure of Seoul. the
general naval board believes, will be
Japan's first act of war.
Count Cassini the Russian ambassa-
dor, called by appointment on Secretary
Hay this afternoon. Count CaSsini in
formed the secretary that Russia was
convinced Japan has all along been
anxious for war and her breaking of
Of diplomatic relations at the moment
when Russia was putting forth the ut
most effort to make concessions that
would preserve peace, was evidence OF
bad faith.
In Russian circles 1t is not expected
hat Japan viii formally declare war;
,ut she will attempt to catch Russia
inawares.
At the Japanese legation 1t was said
onight there was no furher news on |
he. situation to be given out. At the
Russian embassy no cables came from
my source.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

Great Excitement Prevails.
Port Arthur, Feb. S.-The Japanese
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09
RUSSIA PRECIPITATES
CONFLICT BY LANDING
DIVISION OF TROOPS
Japan's Patience Becomes Exhausted and
Makes Seizure of Merchant Ships
Escorts Vessels to Sasebo.
War So Long Predicted has Actually Been Begun But Forma
Declaration Has Yet Been Made Orders Prepared Al Wash
inson For American Squadron TO Observe Operations,
But Permission Must First Be Obtained

/, to exercise decisive pressure in order
to avert war. There Is no doubt that
France is ready, II the Japanese gov
ernment is willing, to offer her media
tion to Japan and Russia, IL it is not
too late. Lord Lansdowne has offered
Japan Great Britain's good Offices and
/ King Edward has sent long telegram
to the mikado. begging him to reflect.
"At the present time China is re-
naming neutral. The Intervention OF
third power being unlikely, general
conhagration in the far east is not to
be feared.
"At the first decisive defeat sus-
tained by Japan, France and Great
Britain will renew the offer Of their
good Offices should these have been
declined the first time"
The foreign office expects to receive
long kilograms today from the French
diplomatic representatives at Toxic and
st. Petersburg. The Gaulois maintain
ing that war has been forced on Rus
sia by the vain glorious folly Of Japan.
that parvenu of civilization, declares
that Russia is about to shed her blood
for Europe. whom she will save from
the yellow peril.
1t is probable that collective note,
signed by the British. French and Ger
man, and 1t is hoped, the American
chancellories, will shortly be addressed
to Japan notifying her of the neutral
ity of these four powers in whatever
may happen. OF the papers published,
here the Gil Bias alone does not ex-
press sympathy for Russia but declares
that the power which did not heir
France at the time of the Fashoda in
cident cannot expect Frenchmen to risk
their skins for Russian interests in
Manchuria- The Matin is strongly pro-
Russian and accuses Japan of aggres-
sive brutality.
The correspondent of the Matin in
London telegraphs another interview
with Baron Hayashi, the Japanese min
lister there, who told him that Japan
has already notified China that in the
event of her victory the integrity of
China will be respected. The minister
hinted that one of the principal objects
Of the Japanese in the beginning of the
will be the destruction of the
from Hardin to Port Arthur
and that Japan hoped for much from
he Manchurian brigades, who detest
the Russians.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

Shanghai, Feb. s.-The British. regi-
ment, the Sherwood Foresters. is pre-
pairing to sail on the steamer Kwang
Ping to Chin Wang Tae, where the
railroad from Tientsin to Kien chau
passes the great wall. The movement
Of this regiment is presumably to safe
guard the Tien Tsin-New chwang
railroad, which enters the great wa. az
Chin Wang Tae. 1t is reported that the
Russians are seizing various points on
the northern part of this line.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09
Largest Fire Fighting Force Ever
Used Combat Without
Result.
NOT A SINGLE LIFE IS LOST
Public Buildings Leading Mer-
camille Houses Go Up In
Smoke.-iospitals Filled
With Sufferers.

Baltimore. Feb, s.--The fre which
started Sunday morning about II
o'clock In the dry gods house OF John
f. Hurst q Co, and which for almost
30 hours ragged with undated fury. de-
spite the efforts CT probably the larg-
est fire-iighting force ever used. was
brought under control this afternoon
At the present time, while there are
large fires blazing at places IN the
ruins. II is thought these win either be
put out by the flremen IA soon an they
can be reached. or else will burn them
selves out. whichever way they may
be extinguIshed. II is now highly Inn
probable that any further spread win
occur, though. should strong wind
arise. danger would again become Inn
minent. The area burnt over is 14o
acres. located in the heart Of the city.
Public buildings. newspaper Offices. the
principal mercantile establishments
warehouses and portions OF wharves
have been consumed.
Not single life has been lost, and
no one is seriously injured, although
there are many in the hospitals suffer-
Ing from burns, scalds and wounds.
Fire apparatus was brought from New
York, washington. Jersey City and
wilmington.
Not even a close approximation cam
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

Paris, Feb. S.-The Echo de Paris
publishes the following, attributed to
a person Of high official standing:
"opinion at the foreign Office Is very
pesslmistic but l can assure you that
French diplomacy will be equal to the
task of striving to Offset a conclusion
and sparlng Japan the crushing defeat
which threatens her, The final crush
ing of Japan is certain and under the
conditions France considers it to the
interest of Great Britain. Japan's ally,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

be made Of the loss. No guess can be
made Of the insurance. An expert, the
city building inspector, estimates the
loss in buildings alone at $4,000, 900
On the other hand, II Ii said the nsur-
ance estimates do not place the loss al
no great a figure. So far there has been
no systematic attempt 10 fix values
The cheering story that the fire had
ben checked spread rapidly over the
city. and the crowds that had all day
surged over the tightly drawn fire lines
decided to return homeward.
During the afternon wall OF fame
ate It's way in a southerly and westerly
direction towards the water. sproadic
fires sprang into existence and caused
the withdrawal OF apparatus and men
from the line Of battle. Buildings old
and new. large and small, stores, shops,
every imaginable class Of business van-
lshed as the fire swept onward. Az
the day wore on the forefront Of the
fire neared Jones Falls. small stream
that trends north and south and sep
arates Baltimore from that portion Of
the city known as East Baltimore, This
little stream was the last stand. II the
fire reached it--if, by flying embers or
a rush Of fame. the fire could cross and
gain a foothold--its extent could not be
foretold.
Tremendous efforts were made to
block It. Dynamite was freely used
the fire apparatus was eentered and
all the skill Of the fire fighters was
called into play TO defeat the element
that had eaten up millions Of dollars
worth Of property. Humas skill. pluck,
grit and unfaltering courage won. The
fire was checked. But behind II lay a,
great waste OF more than 10 acres In
extent. Every street that LED TO the
fore OF the area was crowded with
spectators Down the narrow street.
black smoke hung densely split now
and then by red glare OF flames.
The crash of falling buildings wa
lost in the roar OF exploding dynamite
an II was used to demolIsh structures
as yet untouched by fres
In the early hours of the morning the
army OF fire fighters coped against
overwhelming odds and when day
broke the flames were raging along
the wharves and focused about the
great power house of the United Rail-
way Company. which furnishes power
for all the street railways OF the city
Then the flames ate their way with un-
force southwark, following
the lines Of Jones' Falls and were final
" checked near the waters edge at
West Falls avenue, in the Coutheast
section OF the city
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09
RUSSIAN REPLY NEVER SENT.
So Reiterates Japanese Minister at
London-Military Steps Begun.

London-Military steps Begun.
London Feb S--Baron Hayashi, the
Japanese minister has informed the
Associated Press that military steps
contemplated by Japan for the preser-
walton of its interests in the far east
have already commenced,
The minister was careful to point out
however that this does not mean actual
hostilities but strategetic action
through pouring Japanese troops into
Corea and Manchuria, This, he stated,
is now in progress.
Baron Hayashi calculates that forces
adequate to meet any emergency will
have been fully dlisembarked within
two or three days. He regards the
breaking off of negotiations tantamount
to war and does not look for any formal
declaration. The minister reiterates the
statement that the Russian reply was
not delivered and declares his belief
to be that it never was sent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09
Vienna Receives News.

Vienna, Feb. S.--The news Of the rup-
tnre Of diplomtic relations between
Japan and Russia was published here in
special editions. 1t did not create
much excitement and it is considered
mostly in the light Of possible Balkan
complications.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

ST. Petersburg. Feeb. 9.--An official
dispatch receiyede here says that Jap
anese torpedo boats have attacked the
Russian squadron In the outer roads of
Port Arthur and that three Russian
ships were damaged.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-09

Monster, Feb. S.--A skirmish is re-
ported to have taken place between
Turkish troops and revolutionists in
the Komitagis- Term district, in which
five Turks and four revolutionists were
killed.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-11-11
Germany Helps Russia.

The steady removal of troops from
the Russian western frontier, evident
ly made possible by an understanding
between the SCAR and the German en-
peror, is one of the most disquieting
features of the European situation. In
England this is looked upon as an act
of bad faith and source of acute
danger to the peace of the world. 1t
is declared in Germany that this UNI
derstanding over the frontier does not
go to the point of actual assistance.
1t is, however, an attitude OF the
greatest military advantage to Russia,
as it allows the car to leave his chain
of Western forts unoccupied and per-
mits him to take some of his finest
regiments to the relief of Kuropatkin.
To say that this is not helping Russia
is to bubble with words, although it
may be that this sort of negative as
sistance does not disrupt existing Of
fetal relations.