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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-25
OLD-TiME PRINTER DISAPPEARS
Wife and Friends of L. j. Hurt Fear
for His Safety.

EATTLE, Wash, May 25.-The
wife and friends of L. ]. Hurt AN old
time printer. are worried over his mys-
terious disappearance. May he
dropped completely from sight, and no
trace of him can be found.
Mr. Hurt was sick in a Butte hospi-
tai and the attendants say he left there
May 8. The next day the mutilated
body of a man who had been struck by
a train was found near Missoula. Mrs.
Hurt believes it was that of her hus-
band. but the friends of the dead man
do not share this belief.
Body Easily Identified.
The fact that there were no marks
of identification on the body found near
Missoula is almost positive proof to
Hurts friends that the body was not
his. but they are at a loss to account
for his mysterious disappearance. Hurt
always carried his printers card, which
bore his name. and would have letters
in his pockets. The initials of his
name were tatOoed on his arm. which
would also help to identify him.
Mr.. Hurt came to Seattle from Lin
coin about a year ago. He was one
of the old-t;me printers, whose OcCupa-
ton was all but taken away with the
Of lipp+I-,on
He was too old to enter any other busi-
ness and took what work he could get
at hand composition. He worked for
a. little while on the Seattle Times and
in other printing offices of this city.
Lungs Were Affected.
About two months ago he went to
Tacoma, and after working in that city
a short time he went to Montana
working first in Anaconda and later in
suffocated in a fire in Lincoln, and his
lungs were affected. When he reached
the high altitude of Butte the pres
SIRE on his lungs made it impossible
for him to work. He went to a hospi
tai. where they told him he had con-
sumption.
AS he always wrote to his wife regu-
larly at least once a week, she got
worried when she did not hear from
him for ten days and communicated
her fears to friends. Harry S. Stuff,
with the American Type Founders
company. an old-time friend of Hurts,
wired to Butte and learned that Hurt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-25
Friends Fear Accident.

Hurt is about So years old, a man of
steady habits, and of cheerful dispo-
sition. His friends scout the idea of
suicide and say he was not lacking
for money. They fear that he has
either met with an accident or is lying
sick somewhere unable to commune
cate with his family or friends.
The authorities at Missoula have
been requested to send a complete de-
scription of the body found there about
May f. though Hurts friends do not
believe that the body is that of their
friend. Hurt was quite we'll known
among the printers of Seattle. for he
had worked III many cities of the coun-
try i'll the old days of hand compost
ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-05-25

are based on prices of coal at tide
water
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left there May for either Seattle or
Bellingham. That is the last trace of
Hurt that his friends have.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

the British Channel feet cleared their
decks this afternoon. 1t is rumored
that the whole fleet, with the exception
Of the battleship Caesar, will steam
westward tomorrow morning, with the
alleged purpose of making a sham at
tack against the rock of Gibraltar.
Several torpedo boats left Tangier
this afternoon, fully equipped.
Work at the arsenal is proceeding
under high pressure.
A division of the Mediterranean fleet,
comprising six battleships, all the
armOred cruisers and twenty torpedo
boats, is expected TO arrive here to-
morrow
VALETTA. Island of Malta, Oct 27.-
The British armored cruiser Bacchante,
with Rear Admiral Baldwin Walker on
board; the battleship Albemarle, flying
the flag of Rear Admiral Hamilton; the
battleship Montague and six torpedo
boat destroyers. have arrived here from
Corfu. The battleship Queen and nine
torpedo-boat destroyers sailed hence
to-day for an unknown destination.
ATHENS, Oct. 27.-All the vessels of
the British Mediterranean fleet now in
Greek waters have been ordered to sail
forthwith for Pola. The British
squadron sailed at midnight.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

not aid the victims. Now, there was
not single torpedo-boat near the de-
tachment, and none was left behind.
consequently the vessel remaining near
the small steamboats, was that torpedo
boat which was not sunk, but only
damaged. The detachment did not aid
the little steamboats, because we sus-
pected them Of completely on account
OF their obstinately cutting into the
order of the positions of our vessels.
Several of them showed no lights and
others only very late''
Second dispatch-"Having met sew
eral hundred fishing boats. the squad
ron showed them every consideration,
except when they were in company
with foreign torpedo boats, of which
one disappeared. while the other, ac-
cording to the fishers own evidence
remained among them until morning.
They supposed 1t was a Russian and
were indignant because ii did not aid
the victims; but 1t was foreign, and re-
mained until morning seeking the other
torpedo-b boat. its consort, either to re-
pair damage or through fear of be-
traying itself to those who were not its
accomp1ices. If there were also on the
spot fishermen imprudently dragged
into the enterprise, / beg. in the name
of the whole squadron, to express my
sincere regret to the unfortunate vic
tins of circumstances under which no
warship. even in time of peace, could
have acted otherwise"
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
NO NEUTRAL SHIPS SAFE.

Two Merchantmen Report Having
Been Fired Upon by Russians.
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 27.-The master
Of the Norwegian steamship Skaatol
reports from London that he was fired
upon by Russian ship on Sunday in
the English Channel. The firing
ceased when the Skaatol hoisted her
flag. Soon afterward eighteen Russian
men Of war passed the Skaatol.
STOCKHOLM. Oct. 27-The skipper
Of the Swedish steamship Aldebaran
from Hull, England, which arrived to-
day at Gelfe, Sweden says his vessel
was chased in the Skagerrack during
the evening Of Friday. October q, by
a foreign cruiser, apparently a Russian,
which threw it's searchlight on her. The
cruiser, increasing her speed, passed
the Aldebaran and fired a shot, which
had no effect.
The Aldebaran thereupon hoisted her
flag and the cruiser again threw her
searchlight on the steamship and few
minutes later hailed shot all around the
Aldebaran, without. however, hitting
her. The Aldebaran's skipper then
ordered the steamer to be stopped and
with his crew sought refuge below.
The foreign warship thereupon disap-
peared in the darkness.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
TREMENDOUS ACTIVITY AT ALL
D0CKYARDS In KINGS DOMAIN
ARSENALS WORKING UNDER PRESSURE

LONDON. Oct 2s.-Notwithstanding
the diplomatic check in consequence of
Admiral RoJestvensky's report, it is
evident that Great Britain is preparing
for the possibility Of war. Tremendous
activity is reported from all dock
yards where vessels under repair are
being made ready for sea, under urgent
orders from the Admiralty.
At Cardiff X is said that Admiralty
agents are procuring great quantities
OF coal for Gibraltar, Portsmouth,
Malta and other ports and paying high
freiehts- The Mediterranean fleet is
Fastening in the direction Of Gibraltar
and Il is announced that the channel
squadron. with decks cleared, viii leave
Gibraltar early this morning, the al
legged object being a sham attack on
the rock The home fleet likewise is
concentrating In fact. almost the entire
British navy is pointing in the direc-
ton of the Baltic fleet, a portion OF
which is expected 10 sail from Nigo
during the day.
Perhaps the most significant develop
ment is the Cabinet meeting which is
called for noon to-day. While the call
was issued prior to the receipt Of
Rojestvensky' report. which changed
the situation considerably ana appears
20 place some Of the burden of proof
upon Great Britain. the meeting un-
doubtedly marks the reaching of a seri-
Gus stage.
GIBRALTAR. oct. 27.-The ships Of
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
ADVERTISEMENTS.
WHY APPENDICITIS?

Why is appendicitis so common to-
day?
Because we have got into the per-
nicious habit Of eating too fast.
DR.. Curtis. the great authority on
this disease. says: Appendicitis Of
ten follows the eating Of very hasty.
OF particularly large or indigestible
meal"
After careIessly following foolish
custom you can insure your safety by
taking stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
II is an accepted. scientific truth.
which admits of no dispute. that if
you viii only keep your digestive ap-
paratus in good order you will never
suffer from this dread disease. which,
at best, means a weakening operation,
with long weeks wasted in bed and
big doctors and surgeons bills to pay
as souvenirs.
Keep your appendix in health by
the proper use of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets whenever you have laid your
self open TO danger by overeating and
upon the least sign OF stomach or in
festinal trouble, for otherwise. at any
time, this dangerous disease may lay
you low.
The curative influence of this great
medicine is quickly shown in the gen
tie. soothing effect IL has on all in
famed conditions of any part of the
digestive tract.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets tone all
these parts up TO a proper condition
Of perfect health and regulate their
functions into a proper working state
They also make away with all the
causes Of irritation. Inflammation or
indigestion by helping TO dissolve. d.
Rest and assimilate or put to proper
use all the food which is lying around
IN odd corners Of your digestive ap-
paratus, fermenting, rotting and
curdiing. like so much garbage in q
dirty sink.
In these natural and perfectly SIM
pie ways Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
restore all sufferers from any form Of
dyspepfic trouble TO health.
They are safe and reliable. They
never fail to relieve and cure quickly
and permanently
Use them and you need never worry
about your appendix vermiformix.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
REPORTS SEA BATTLE.
Fisherman's Story Indicates That
Russian Ship Was Fired Upon.


Russian Ship Was Fired Upon.
BERLIN, Oct. 2s=A dispatch to
the Lokal Anzeiger, dated Goeste-
munde, October 81, 11:25 p. m, says:
The fishing vessel Sonntag. which
arrived here to-day. reported thar =.
had been fired upon for two AMI \
half hours off Dogger bank. but not
hit"
Following is the story of Captain
Iiachner of the Sonntag:
"On October 81 we were on the
Horns Reef fishing ground on the
vast coast of Jutland. In the FORE
noon five large Russian ships passe I
and in the evening nine more North
OF us was large freight steamship.
A. $3.50 o'clock We were lighted ly u
reflector and Immediately afterwa-d
there fell the first shells in orr neigh
boz hood. The Russian vessels fired
UP to eighty shots minute in all di-
rections. Toward $3.50 O'Clock the
fl Fighter approached us, drawing the
fire upon itself. In the light of the
reflector we observed shells striking
close TO this steamship. We then OBJ
served another reflector southwark
and shells bursting near the shin
which was firing on us. We remained
unhurt. After IL O'Clock there were
no further shelIs''
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28


squadron in the North Sea. The Rus
SLAMS were informed of this. The ma
rfne authorities here credited the re-
port
The Danish Ministry was officially in
formed also that thirteen Swedish YES
sells had been chartered by the Japa-
nese to attack the Russian squadron
in the Baltic. A Danish cruiser and a
torpedo-boat watched the vessels so
closely that their approach to the Rus
sian squadron was impossible
While thus engaged the Danish tor
pedo-boat Havhesten had a narrow es-
cape. The commander of a Russian
battleship mistook the Danish torpedo
boat for an enemy and fired a blank
shot. The quickness of the torpedo
boat in displaying it's flag saved her.
This occurred at night time. When the
captain Of the torpedo-boat boarded the
battleship he found large quantities of
ammunition piled ready for use. This
incident was reported to the Danish
Marine Minister at the time.
Danish warships acted as police for
the Russian squadron until the latter
reached the North Sea.
LONDON, Oct. 27-Baron Hayashi
the Japanese Minister was asked to-
night concerning the statement from
Copenhagen. Hayashi said that no ship
had been chartered by his Government
from Hull or elsewhere to destroy the
Baltic squadron. The chartering and
arming of thirteen ships, Baron Haya-
shi said, would be impossible in these
waters. IT would have been necessary
to man them with Japanese, and there
were not enough Japanese here. At
Hull, the Minister added, there were
two japanese studying the curing Of
fish.
Minister Hayashi said the whole story
must have been concocted in order to
throw dust in the eyes of the Danish
Minister of Marine and of the world
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
TOWARD BALTIC FLEET
ROieStVGlsky'S Report Gives Russia
Excuse to TenpOTizG With ENGLAND
Causes Lord LanSdOWne 10 Pause When ADOu 10 SEND an
Ultimatum to the Russian Government

, forts in that direction obviously would
be strengthened BY not committing
herself except at the last moment So
long as Great Britain IS not sure
whether France Will help Russia, she
will not be likely to engage IN war
while Russia, with France neutral,
would. it is thought at most OF the
embassies here, scarcely invite defeat
The most probable solution OF the ru-
mors regarding Frances position IS
said by a high authority TO be that
she has given both disputants 20 un-
derstand that she does not desire 70
become involved, but has reserved her
final decision
Embassador Cambon was unceas-
ingIy active throughout the day, not
only in visiting Foreign Minister Lans-
dcwne and ambassador BenckendOrn,
but others OF his diplomatic colleagues.
HAYASHPS IMPARTIAL VIEW.
Baron Hayashi. the Japanese Min
lister, after reading Admiral RoJe5t-
vensky's report, again reiterated his
statement that 1t was impossible that
any Japanese torpedo-bOats could have
been where the Russian admiral
thought them He declared that RO-
jestvensky's own statement OF 1ndis-
criminate firing after such sI9ht in
vestigation proved that the Russian
fleet was likely TO menace the safety
of all neutral shipping and make in
ternatfonal law merely a farce. War
between England and Russia Baron
Hayashi frankly admitted. would
greatly be TO Japan's advantage but
yet, as a friend Of England, he would
be sorry to see it come. though such
war could hardly consist OF more than
one naval engagement, the result OF
which would be a fOregone conclusion
Exactly what method can be taken
to investigate Vice Admiral Rojest-
vensky's statements does not clearly
appear. The Russian embassy here
can throw no light upon the alleged
presence Of tOrpedO-bO in the North
Sea. the British Admiralty has no in
formation. and fresh inquiry among
the trawlers elicits no new facts. The
Russian embassy thinks that the fur
ther and more elaborate inquiry Is
proceeding at VigO, where the testi-
mony Of the officers participating IN
the affair is being minutely recorded
SPANS COURSE CORRECT.
No representations have been made
either by the Japanese or by the Brit
ish Government regarding the action
OF the Spanish authorities in cOnnec-
ton with the Baltic fleet. both Gov
ernments being perfectly satisfied of
the correctness OF the Spanish atti-
tude-
So far as is known here the United
States is not moving in the present
dispute, statements alleging expires
sions of accord with the British atti-
tude on the part of the United States
being emphatically denied by Charge
White in the absence Of ambassador
Choate. who is in the country.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
COLLIER DISAPPEARS.
British Coal May Be for VIadiyostok
or Port Arthur.

MANILA, Oct. 27.-The British col
lier EIlamy, an iron vessel owned by
the Simpson Steamship Company of
London, which. with a cargo of coal
from Cardiff, Wales, has been await
ing orders from the agent of the own
ers here for the past ten days, has
mysteriously disappeared. 1t is ru-
mored that the vessels coal supply is
intended either for Vladivostok or Port
Arthur.
1t is unofficially reported that nine
golfers have sailed from Java and
Sumatra ports in the direction of Ma
Mia. but that their destination is un-
known.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Avn Tem dine Same story.

VIGO. Spain, Oct. 27.-The corre-
spondent of the Associated Press saw
a number of Russian officers to-day,
all of whom .corroborated the state
ment made to the correspondent by
Admiral Rojestvensky. The officers
asserted that small vessels deliberate
ly attacked the squadron with torpe-
does.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Raiding Cruisers Rechristened.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 27.-By
order of Emperor Nicholas. dated Oc-
tober 25, the cruisers Smolensk and
st. Petersburg have been commits
stoned as cruisers in the active fleet
and rechristened the Rion and Dnie-
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
CHANGES THE SITUATION.

Rojestvensky's report was telegraph
ed from Vigo direct to the Emperor,
who received 1T last night. 1t was
communicated this morning to Embas-
sador Hardinge by Foreign Minister
Lamsdorff himself. There is reason to
believe that the British embassy was
also acquainted with the information,
which reached the Russian authorities
some time ago, of the arrival at and
subsequent mysterious disappearance
from Hull of twenty Japanese, mem
ton of which was made in these dis
patches on October 25.
In view of the entirely new complex
ion placed upon the incident by R6jest-
vensky's report it is readily conceiv-
able that Russia may make represen-
tations to Great Britain and that the
whole course of exchanges between the
two governments regarding the affair
may be altered. Rojestvensky's YER
sion is likely to create quite as much
Indignation in Russia as the fisher
mems did in England.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Looks to America for Peace.

BUDAPEST. Hungary. Oct 27.-In
the lower house of the Hungarian
Diet to-day Francis KOssuth. presi-
dent of the Independent party. intro
duced a resolution calling on the Pre-
mier to urge the Austro- Hungarian
Foreign Minister to support any dip
1omatic action on the part of the Unit
ed States tending to put an end to the
bloodshed in the Far East.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
STORK VISITS THE HOME
OF CONGRESSMAN HARRISON
His Wife, Who Was Miss Crocker of
This City, Presented With
Baby Girl

NEW YORK. Oct. GA daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Burton Har-
rison was born early Wednesday
morning at their Fifth-avenue home
Congressman Harrison, who is a can
didate for Lieutenant Governor on. the
Citizens ticket, was far up State and
got the news by telegraph. He has
another daughter three years old
Mrs. Harrison was formerly Miss
Crocker Of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
COPENHAGEN
HELPS CAUSE
OF THE GAR
Reveals Japanese
Plan to Attack
Fleet.

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 27.-The corre-
spondent of the Associated Press learns
that the Danish Ministry of Marine was
informed that several ships were char
tered by japanese at Hull and intended
to attack the Russian second Pacific
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Submarine Boat Launched.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Oct. 27.-
The submarine torpedo-boat Simon
Lake No. 10 was launched at the ship
yard here to-day. This is the third
of five boats believed to be destined
for Russia or Japan now completed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
slay sbips Permitted to Repair.

MADRID, Oct. 27.-M. Schevitch,
the Russian ambassador to Spain,
and Foreign Minister San Pedro had
a long conference here to-day. The
Government has authorized the Rus
sian warships at Vigo to remain
in port to coal and complete repairs
on condition that they leave immedi-
ately after repairs are completed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Snow in Northern New york.

MALONE, n. " Oct. PA good
portion Of Northern New York was
to-day covered by two inches of snow
and the deer hunters in the Adiron-
dacks had their first real opportunity
OF thA year for stalking.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
RoJEsrvENsKY's DISPATCHES.
Text of the Baltic Fleet Commanders
Report to the Gar.

Report to the Gar.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 2S.-The
naval general staff publishes the fol-
lowing dispatches from Vice Admiral
Rojestvensky:
First dispatch-'The North Sea Incl
dent was caused by two torpedo boats
advancing to attack without lights un-
der cover of darkness against the ves-
eel leading the detachment. When the
detachment turned on its searchlights
and opened fire the presence of several
small steamboats, resembling steam
fishing boats was discovered. The de-
tachment endeavored to spare these
and ceased firing as soon as the tor
pedo-boa were out OF sight.
THE English press is indignant be-
cause torpedo boat left by the de-
tachment on the spot until morning did
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Prize steamship Released.

NAGASAKI. Oct 27.-The British
steamship Sishan has been released by
order of the Japanese naval court at
Sasebo.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

We are selling agents for Waterman s
Ideal Fountain Pen and sole agents for
The Marshall" the best 81 fountain pen
in the world. Sanborn, Vail & Co., 74I
Market street.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-11-14
HAVE RETARDED TRADE.
Interest in Elections and Warm Wealth.
er Were Drawbacks.

er Were Drawbacks.
New York. Nov. 14.-Bradstreet's s
weekly review OF trade says interest
in the elections and unseasonabiy
warm weather in some sections have
retarded trade but the more optimistic
outlook as to the future found refiec-
ton later in an enlargement of whole
sale and iobbing business, a firmer
tone OF prices and assured activity in
many leading industries. Official re-
ports OF past crop yieiGs AMI advices
OF largely increased sc.cage in fall
s0Wn crops were contributors to the
confident feeling. In addition, reports
as to the outlook for holiday and next
springs trade have proved favorable.
Relatively the best reports as to trade
and collections have come from the
South, but leading Western centers
have reported improvement in re-
order business, and there is rather
more snap to demand at the East
from Jobbers. Collections have been
rather better and money has ruled
easy. Railway earnings returns point
to moderate gains over the good re-
suits of last fall, and point to a bet
ter distribution Of the enlarged busi-
ness heretofore noted by the railways.
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HUNTER KILLS HIS OWN sun,
Minnesota Man Mistakes His Boy for
Bear

Duluth, Nov. 14.-Albert Hanson, a
settler living twenty miles from Co
hassett, while out hunting deel
shot and Instantly killed his son.
whom he mlstook for bear. The
two hau separated early in the day and
had agreed to meet at a certain spot
near a deer runway. The son had
just killed a deer and was bending
over in the act of cleaning the car
cass when the father, seeing the NOV.
Ing object, blazed away, following it
with a second shot moment after.
Hearing piercing scream he ran for.
ward, only to see his son writhing in
death agonies with blood gushing from
q bullet wound in his lungs. He i'm.
mediately proceeded to Cohassett,
where he gave himself up and subse.
Quently attempted to commit suicide
1t is thought the great shock and grief
have turned his mind
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ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE WEST VlR.
GlNlA MURDERER RESULTS
IN A REPULSE.
MOB OF FRIENDS ACTS As GUARD
ED JACKSON, WITH A PRICE ON
HIS HEAD, ATTENDS BROTH.
ER'S FUNERAL.

Huntington, w. Va, Nov. 14.-A tel
ephone message from Montgomery
says:
Ed Jackson, who shot down Sheriff
Daniels at Montgomery Wednesday
appeared at Montgomery during the
day to attend the funeral Of his broth.
er, who was killed by Policeman FL
lott. Jackson was guarded by a mob
of his friends, who were heavily
armed When it became known that
Jackson was in the city another posse
was organized and attempted to secure
Jackson. In this effort they were
foiled, for when the posse charged on
jackson and his friends the latter
drew their guns and beat back the
posse, who retreated. The greatest ex
citement prevailed at Montgomery
when it became known that jackson
was in the city and for a time riot
was imminent.