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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09

Dear Aunt Nadss:
Have just received my ELLSWORTH ANERi.
CAN. IL brought tears 10 my eyes TO read OF tho
greeting the M. d. sisters lwith their johns
had at their picnic. GA couli ont Join them !
That good vii state of Maine, where ali seem
so happy sud appear 10 have 80 much timei
Here am hns,iiog all the time. II stop long
enough TO rect feel that much time lost: this
appears TO me "Count that day lost" etc.
love TO read the N b. q. I sIwAys get so
much good from H. and when read OF others'
triais and fluctuations my own seem easier 70
bear. often feel as soon as read the news in
this good paper taad ret over my tcarsl. nov
win say word Of appreciation
SO then viii sit Right down and write some
thiag. and when come to rad Il over. away 1t
goes into the waste basket. ! vven tear Il all up
for fear the janii r might see AID read IL This
has got to go to Ellsworth whetaer 1t ever
appears or not; VIII leave that TO Aunt Ma,ige.
The days are so dsrk and gray here In Boston
At this time OF year.
/ viii send receipt fer dampIiags which
never fAiis. First take a quart Of siftcd
-four. into IL sin two hcAp,ns tcAsp zone
baking y WIDER. piece u butter size OF a
small egg. mix with milk or water q use
y HAaaH VI N8AAt fFAt sNt w WIN @4uA va
cult cutter or with kuife. Now take large
plate, wet with cold water. place dumplgnEs al
around or fairly close together. Steam twenty
or twenty Ave minutes just ~ you would steam
anything. When done pour meat, gravy, poss-
toes and vegetables over them. BE sure they
are well covered With gravy. Keep 81 dark and
then nobody viii know bat yon are the best
dumping maker In Maine. No one oan tell the
difference but that they were cooked on top OF
meat and vegetables.
Now. dear Aunt Madge, II dont see this in
| your AMERICAN, will never, never, never ----
l see occasionally the name susan" appearing
| I am another Susan. So win send hest wishes to
ali the NJ. B. sisters aud johns, and sisn myself
BIG sUsAS.
| Aunt MAdze knows who am. don't sou?
Yes. thiak do, and sm very glad to
hear ttom you; should have been vers
sorry II the janitor had found this good
| letter torn into shgeds. Nos come again
won't you?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09


Dear Aaps Mddge:
II IL early morning. and We are rolling Aloug
over comparatively level tract OF land covered
with crossword. nearing the boundary Hire
between California and Arizona
Yonder Jagged. gray mountains IN their
barren peaks In rugged beauty above the plain.
at 7.so a. M. we're at the Needles, aud here
IL where California and Arizona seem 10 be
stitched together, while the Colorado river makes
the seam. and the needles" are left standing on
the east bank OF the river. zsxsx ! -
Between II aud IL we are sweeping through
kingman canyon, where the rocks are laid up
on both sides In great walls OF wonderful
masonry just as nature plaesd them there, and
seems 10 have left the cuts on purpose for the
use of railroads, that the children OF men
might. with ease ana comfort. see these beauty.
spots Of creation. and thus be led into frame
of mind suitable for the enjoyment Of life here
and for its growth toward higher things.
After leaving KiBgman station we pass over a
broad and beautiful valley which some day
soon, no doubt. will be divided into small farms
and settled. Probably our government win
furnish facilities for irritation. SUSAN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-11-09

Now you will be interested in the FOL
lowing letters from the dc Susan. Tn
log cabin OF Maine, Susan visited 70
Aunt Msdge, as the programmes say, "b!
request" but OF eourse a msine visitor a
the fair would visit It any way.
Thanks to you, Susan, for these delight
fully interesting etters.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
HAVE REFUSED TO RESIGN.
Balfour Ministry Defeated in the House of
Commons But Have Refused to Resign.

London, March 16.-The government
was defeated in the house Of commons
during the day by al to 100 votes On
motion Of John Redmond, the Irish
leader, for reduction of the Irish
education estimates. As it was in the
nature of a snap division, engineered
by the Nationalist, the government
refused to resign, but it is regarded
az another straw showing the direction
of the wind. &
Mr.. Redmond's motion was made
with thesobiect ofscalling attention to
Irish grievances. The division was
taken almost Immediately after the
commence ment of the discussion, when
the Liberals and Nationalists were in
strong force. ...a.s 1-' b..
j The result was greeted with great
cheering, especially from the Irish
benches. The opposition Immediately
moved to report progress. Premier
Balfour opposed the motion. He ad-
mitted, amidst much laughter, that it
was obvious the government had been
defeated on proposal to reduce a
vote by $500, but there was consider
able amount of financial business to
be transacted before March 81 and he
did not see why any time should be
wasted.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16

Mr.. Balfour added that the honor.
able member had succeeded in reduc.
Ing the vote for Irish education by
$500 and the government accepted the
opinion of the house on the subject.
Mr.. Redmond retorted: I'VE have
defeated the government"
1t was then that Mr.. Redmond
moved to report progress. This was
defeated by III to 146 votes. the gov.
eminent majority being Is. The gov.
ornment in the interim had succeed.
cd in mastering enough ministerialists
TO save the situation, as in the event
OF a second adverse vote the minis
tiers would have been bound to resign.
John Redmond said to representa-
tive of the Associated Press subse-
Quent to the division:
'tWhile the general position Of the
government has not been weakened
my impression is that a dissolution
will follow another such blow. Nat
urally we are elated. Monday evening
when the Nationalists voted with the
government on Catholic education in
England Mr.. Balfour had a majority
of 40. With the Irish against him he
had minority of II. The moral is
that the time is at hand when Ireland
will hold the balance of power"
Consols dropped one-fourth, from
S5%, on the announcement of the de-
feat of the government.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
TWENTY-FIVE DEAD RUSSIANS.
laps Find Many Bodies on Enemy's
Torpedo Beats,

Toxic. March 16.-The steamer
bearing ten wounded and the bodies
Of nine Of the seamen who were killed
III the Port Arthur fight on the 10th
Inst: has reached Sasebo. The wound
cd and dead were chiefly participants
In the battle between the Japanese
and Russian torpedo boat destroyers.
The survivors unite In praising the
desperately heroic attack OF the Rus
slams and tell q story OF q personal en-
counter between Japanese sailor and
the captain of the Russian destroyer
Gtereguschtchi. When the Japanese
closed on the Russians the sailor
sprang aboard the enemy's vessel and
met her commander emerging from the
cabin. Sailor and captain >sprang at
one another, but the sailor was the
quicker Of the two and felled the Rus
ssian officer by striking him on the
head with q cutlass. The Russian en-.
deavored to rise, but the Japanese
sailor kicked him overheard and hs
drowned. The Japanese say there
were twenty-five dead on the two Rus
sian destroyers. -&.. ~ -. i,is
The Japanese dead were landed at
gasebo and received with full military
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
CAUSES INDIGNATION.
Departure of British and American
Gunboats From Newchwanu,

Departure Of British and American
Gunboats From Newchwang.
Tientsin, March 16.-The haste Of
the British and American gunboats to
leave NewchWang. while the intentions
of the Japanese are unknown and
while consular jurisdiction and the
full treaty port rights of neutrals are
unquestioned, thus prematurely aban-
doning the protection heretofore main
tanned, has provoked the Indignation
Of residents and an official protest has
been made to the United States gov
eminent. This was done especially
In view of the action of the Japanese
In placing their consulate and other
property under British protection,
their example being initiated by the
Russians transferring, as indicated in
previous dispatches, their extensive
bank, consular and also civil admins
tration properties to the French, there
by rendering Russian, Japanese and
other interests alike neutral. The
protest was also sent because of the
manner of withdrawing British gun
boat and what is understood as, the
American intention of withdrawal are
regarded as palpable neglect, inviting
depredations upon British and Amer
lean interests.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
PRELIMINARY IN CHARACTER.
Canal Legislation to Be Enacted at
!" a; Present Session. &5 =.

Washington, March 16.-Whatever
legislation may be enacted by con-
gress at the present session relating
to the Panama canal will be largely
preliminary in character The presi-
dent has discussed the matter with
members of congress and with such
members Of the isthmian canal COM
mission as are in" the city,&but it is
understood no definite decision has
yet been reached as to what are the
precise needs. The" difference in ex-
pert opinion on the matter will result,
1t is EslievnI, in the eanctment Of only
such legislation as may be regarded
rs Immediately necessary, thus; leav-
ing the way open to the passage of
such laws relating to the canal strip
and the construction of the waterway
as from time to time in the future may
:ba essential to "a the progress OF the
work. The canal commission, after
q thorough investigation of conditions
on the isthmus Of Panama, will make
such recommendations as it may deem
necessary for legislation and the in
dications are that congress will be
guided largely by this expert opinion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
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ONE IN WISCONSIN.
House Committee Locates Permanent
Military Camps.

House Committee Locates Permanent
Military Camps.
Washington, March 1.-THE house
committee on military. affairs has
agreed on four sites for permanent
military camp grounds and authorized
a favorable report on a bill for their
purchase. Provision also is made for
the enlargement of the Chattanooga
and Chiekamauga National park by
the acquisition of 10000 acres of land
at a cost OF 100000. The camp sites
selected are:
At or near Fort Sam Houston, Boxar
county, Tex, where from $4,000 to
$4,000 acres are to be acquired at a
cost of $125. 900.
Z Camp Douglas, in Juneau and Mon
roe counties, Wis, 10000 acres at a
cost Of $400, 900. +. s ii5$s
Conewago valley, In Lebanon. Dau
phin and Lancaster counties, Pa.
$4,000 acres at q cost of $500, 900.
The ]. N. Henry ranch, San Luis
Obispo county. Cal. $4,000 acres at q
cost OF $se0, 300.
The bill provides that no permanent
military post shall be established on
any Of these sites.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
SHIPPEDOUTI OF TOWN
EIGHTY UNION MEN AND" sYMPA:
TIMERS ROUNDED UP AT
TELLURIDE, COLO.

Telluride, Colo, March 16.-One
hundred members Of the Citizens alli-
ance, after meeting, armed with
rifles and revolyers, secured the town
and took into custody between seventy
and eighty union men and sympathiz-
ers.5 In some instances doors to dwell
Ing houses We're broken open.
The men were herded in vacant
storeroom till early in the day when
all those desired had been captured.
They we're then marched to the depot
and loaded into two coaches. X 5<s
Is, As the special train departed the
Citizens alliance fired volleys of shots
into the air. .:$ -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
OPINION, OF sTockHoLDER.
Securities Company to BE Abandoned
~ as Soon as Possible.

New York, March 16.--..The Hill
Morgan interests and the other large
holders of the Northern Securities
company will respect the supreme
courts decision in letter and in spirit"
says the Journal of Commerce in quot
ing man said to be one Of the strong.
est and best informed Northern Securi-
ties stockholders in this city.
""The Securities company will, AZ
soon as practicable, be abandoned.
continues the statement, and the se-
curities Of the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific companies will be.
exchanged, back for the securities
originally deposited. Plans for the,
distribution of the securities were COM
pleted some time ago in anticipation
of an adverse decision. =
1.-THE effect of the decision SO far as,
the roads in questionable Northern
| Pacific, the Great Northern and the
'Burlington-are concerned will not be
important, as their absolute independ-
| ence of operation has not been dis
turbed. The decision will merely mean
the restoration of community Of
ownership in the place of the more
formal and more permanent form Of
corporate ownership" -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
SWEEPING CHANGES PLANNED.
Effect Of Japanese-korean Protocol
Already Felt.

Seoul, March 16.-The effect of the
Japanese-korean protocol has already
been felt. 1t is learned that sweeping
changes will be made in the Korean
administration. Corrupt officials will
be cashiered, cruel punishments will
be abolished and the postal system will
be extended. A Japanese officer is
about to be appointed adviser to the
war Office and projects who have kept
the money intended for the peasants
In payment for the grain bought for
the Japanese will be prosecuted.
Great preparations are being made
for the reception of Marquis Ito.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
WOULD UNITE THE FLEETS.
Believed at Toxic that Russian Squadron
Has Left Port Arthur En- Route to
VladiyOstOk. &z@&zs &s~a% .<a<<*%

b b.
Toxic, March 16.It is strongly be-
Neved here that the Russian feet
abandoned Port Arthur after the fourth
attack made upon it by the Japanese
deet and is endeayoring to2reach Vladi-
vostok. Confirmation Of this move
ment Is not obtainable. from any reli-
able source, but recent scouting in the
vicinity Of Port Arthur has failed to re-
veal the presence OF any Russian war
ships. It seems logical enough that
the Russians should attempt q dash
for vladivostok, where it is possible
to dock larger ships, effect q junction
with their armored cruiser squadron
and secure a base for operations,
while possessing adequate land de-
lenses. -s@ :.
The hopelessness of continuing at
Port Arthur is manifest, while q dash
tor vladivostok might succeed, con-
trary to the opinion previously ex-
pressed. Vice Admiral Togo is unwil-
ling to run the risk of dividing his
battleship squadron and continues to
operate the six battleships together.
II the Russians should make an at
tempt to reach Vladivostok it is be-
heved they will try dash through the
Korean straits rather than enter the
Japan sea through the Sugaru straits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
STOPPING MANY VESSELS.

Russian Cruiser Looking for Contra
: hand of War.
Port Said, Egypt, March 16.-The
Russian armored cruiser Dmitri Don
skoi is visible from this port actively
patrolling in search of vessels carry
ing contraband of war. She mistook
the Italian armored cruiser Marco Polo
tor q merchantmen and stopped her
BY firing blank cartridge across her
bow. On discovering her mistake the
Dmitri Donskoi signalled an apology.
The Dmitri Donskoi also stopped the
Norwegian steamer Standard. 1t is
said that the Standard was within the
three-mile limit. The warship after
wards signalled her to proceed. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
. CUT IN WAGES PROPOSED.
~ Offer Is Accepted Idle Plants Will
Resume.

Pittsburg. March ia proposition
has been submitted by the American
Sheet and Tin Plate company to the
Amalgamatetl Association of Iron,
Steel and Tin Workers which, if &C.
cepted. will give employment to thou
sands of idle union sheet and tin plate
workers. The offer was the result of
a series of conferences, between. Off
GERS of the company and of the Anal
gamated Association. '>
It provides for general reduction
from the association syale Of 20 per
cent and the company agrees to put
all of it's idle plants in operation az
soon as the association accepts the
terms y.t T.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16

New York, March 16.-President
Hill and other officials of Tho North
ern Securities company were in con-
ference for several hours, apparently
discussing the supreme court decision
In the merger case.
Vice President and General Counsel
Clough had a long talk with Mr.. Hill
and Daniel S. Lamont, vice president
of the Northern Pacific railway, was
another early visitor.
Colonel Clough refused to discuss
the conditions produced by the deci-
sion and would give no hint as to the
Securities company's next move. He
was closeted with President Hill for
upwards of two hours. Later James
]. Hill gave out the following:
= Until the full official copies of the
opinions and decree of the supreme
court have been received and our at
torneys have had an opportunity to
advise us as to our course of proce
dure the officers of the company car
make no further announcement than
to declare their purpose to promptly
and fully follow the law as now inter
preted.' ......
In regard to the report that the
Northern Securities company of Can
ada was to be- the successor of the
Northern Securities company Of thu
United States President Hill is quotet
as saying:
I'VE have as much notion of incor
! porating q company in Mars or tn
moon as in Canada. We, intend t
conform to the law"
Northern Securities stock wa
strong on the curb, selling up to 87a
soon after the opening.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, March 15.-Wheat-In store
NO. l hard. $1.0lh; No. / Northern,
99zsc; No. 2 Northern, ;97sc. To ar
riye-No hard, $1.01as; No. North:
ern. 997sc; No. Q Northern, 97asc;
! May, 80 Ne; July. $1.0011s.; Sept, s7Ac
F1ax--To arrive, on track and in store.
( $1.151k; May S1.171s; July, $1.19A;
Oct, $1.201h 55Es I% Ii, IL *ff ~,'@%
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
WITH CANYONS COMPLIMENTS

endorsement OF President Roosevelt
Sent 70 White House. 5 3 =.
III Washington, March 16.-While Rep
resentatiye William Alden Smith was
presidency In the house Friday Can
mons county convention was endors-
ing President Roosevelt enthusiastic
ally. This endorsement reached the
speaker Monday, and he Immediately
forwarded 1t to the White House with
his mpliments, and this memoran-
dunn. 81.
IL ! was 40 soon To be done for what
was even begun for?''
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
DENIED At ST. PETERSBURG.
Report That Russians Blocked Port
Arthur Entrance.

st. Petersburg, March 1.-THE re.
port from Newchwang that four Rus.
sian steamers have been sunk at the
entrance To- Port Arthur after the re.
moval of the battleship Retvizan is
authoritatively denied here.
The Associated Press is assured
that, with the exception of the dis
patch from General Zillinsky, no Off
cial kilograms containing news OF
fighting have been received in the last
forty-eight hours. Several kilograms
relating to the movements of troops
have arrived, but as these were only
Of strategic importance their contents
will not be made public. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
THREE KILLED in EXPLOSION
Foreman Assists Girls to Escape bu
~ .n-.... - .0eAe iis Own If. ILL.

: - -, / rrE
Foreman Assists Girls to Escape but
sa%@'o~'ss as1aL loses His Own Life. ~ T.
Chicago, March 16-Three persons
we're killed and eight injured in an ex-
plosion that wrecked the plant OF the
Chicago Toy Novelty company. The
explosion was caused by the ignition
Of $50 gross of toy pistol caps stored
in the building. ..-.- -.
One Of tie dead is Henry Jordan, a
foreman, who persisted in the burning
ruins after helping q score of girls
employees to escape. Ii L r. .$$%sss
An opinion Is expressed by q fire
marshal that two to four additional
dead are buried in the debris.
The wreckage is piled twenty feet
high and until the steel and iron scools
the firemen will be unable to search
the ruins, &y S@1 w : 2''''&1 ~ . y
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
American Refugees 81 Board a. /.

American Refugees on Board. ss95"
Washington, March 16. - Captain
Pillsbury. acting chief Of the bureau
of navigation, has received . cable.
gram from Commander Mason, CON,
mandinga the cruiser Cincinnati, an.
nouncing the return Of that vessel to
Chemulpo, Korea, withtsea party oi
twenty-five refugees, mostly women
and children, from the mining region
near Chinnampo. -s. -., d
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.

Advance of Russian Forces South Of
Hardin Continues. =
Mukden, March 16.-The machinery
for the advance of the Russian forces
Is working smoothly from Hardin
southwark. The running of passenger
trains has been. resumed and Russian
families are proceeding on their way
to Europe without confusion. Severe
cold weather, accompanied by bliz-
cards and snow storms, has been fol-
lowed by q succession Of fine days.
The Health and spirits Of the troops
are good.
Information has been received at
headquarters that the Japanese are
Strengthening their positions in Korea
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
BRITISH CONSUL PROTESTS.
Objects to Proposed Abandonment o.
Railway at Newchwanq.

VbJects 70 proposed Abandonment OF
Railway at Newchwang.
Tientsin. March 1.-THE British
consul here has filed a protest with
Sir Ernest Satow, the British minister
at Picking. against the projected aban-
donment of the: >Newchwang end of
the Chinese railway by it's directors
and the management in Great Britain.
The reasons given by the consul for
his action are that the British govern
ment had previously made known its
Intention of protecting the, road and
also that its abandonment atsthis time
means the probability of it's destruc-
ton by the Russians should they even
tually be forced to retreat.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
sHARPERs sWINDLE TEACHER
Two Hundred loWans Lose Consider
+ able Cash. : ~

TWO Hundred loWan8 Lose Consider.
+ able Cash. -. ~
Ames, Ia, March 16.-An extensive
swindle, the victims Of which number
200 school teachers in Story county,
has just come to light. Two men se.
cured signatures from the teachers for
notes Of $3.50, payable in q year, as
payment for membership In the sum.
mer school to be held by Ames Ma.
tional Reading club next summer. In
addition to the course Of studies the
members were to receive ten books.
a It Is said that only two teachers In
the county escaped being victimized
by the agents, who discounted the
notes at liz per cent, clearing up
$4,000, and decamped. M ne Il
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16
REFUSE 70 HONOR PERMITS

Japs Compel Correspondents to Re.
: .5%5-s main at Seoul ..2
Seoul, March l6.-The Japanese au:
thorities have ordered the newspaper
correspondent at Pingyang and ANU
to return. They also refuse to honor
the permits formerly given for CORE.
spondents to accompany troops to the
front and are holding them at Seoul.
This action is regarded. as significant.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-16

Wisconsin Day at Worlds Fair.
st. Louis. March 16.--Elks' day at
the worlds fair will be July 26. Wis.
consin day will be July q instead Of
June 20. The change was made at
the request Of the Wisconsin commits.
sion. June will be pike Day."