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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
PREPARING FOR BATTLE.
Newspaper Correspondents Make predic-
tions as to What Will Happen.

PARIS, Feb. 28.-The Matin this
morning publishes information, which
1t declares to be reliable, to the effect
that the recent Japanese attacks at
Port Arthur were preliminary to the
execution of the plan which follows:
The investment of Port Arthur: the
renewal of the attack by land aud sea
until the place is reduced; the occu.
patton of Korea and the erection of
Notifications there, and then await
offensive operations on the part Of
the Russians. In any event, the Jap.
anese will not venture into Manchuria,
but await their adversaries in Korea.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 28.--The Of
ticial announcement that Russian cav.
airy had crossed the Yalu river is ex.
pected to be followed shortly by news
OF heavy land fighting, as, according
to seemingly trustworthy reports, Gen.
eral Lenevitch has sent a whole army
corps of infantry to support the Cos.
sacks, who are reported to have beat.
en- the Japanese in several s1irmishes.
Nevertheless, If this movement in
force is progressing, it must not be
assumed that the Russians have taken
the offensive, but rather that they are
taking up a stronger position in nor
thern Korea in order to check the ad.
vance OF the formidable army of Jap
anese landing on both shores of Ko-
rea, while the concentration of Rus
sian troops behind the Yalu is being
completed.
The movement of troops eastw ard
over the trans Siberian railroad will
be greatly accelerated henceforth, as
telegraphic reports say that the ice
railroad over Lake Baikal was com.
pleted today. Up to this time the
tracks have been used as far as laid,
the soldiers marching from the ter
minus on the lake to the other shore.
LONDON, Feb. 29.-Vladivostok has
been blockaded by Japanese fleet
since Thursday, according to Daily
Mail dispatch from Hakod ate. jap.
anese warships have been reported in
the vicinity of Vladivostok, but this
report OF blockade, although con-
sidered probable, has not yet been
confirmed from other sources.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
MOrnOns Will Testify.

SALT LAKE, Feb. 25.-Several OF
the highest officials of the Mormon
church have been summoned to Wash
ington to testify before the sub.com.
mittee Of the senate committee on
privileges and elections which is to
conduct an investigation into the
status OF Senator Reed Smoot, of
Utah.
United States Marshal Haywood
yesterday received from Washington
subpoenas for sixteen witnesses whose
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Russian Advance Is Delayed.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 26.-Accord-
ing to information received by we'll
informed military men the Russian
army, which is intended to operate in
Korea, will consist of an advance
vanguard of two regiments of Siberian
sharpshooters, q vanguard of 16 regi.
ments Of infantry, with 96 quick-fring
guns, 3 batteries of mounted guns and
corresponding force of cavalry.
The main body will consist of forty
regiments, including Cossa ack cav airy,
with 300 guns. 1t is added that no
important military operations will be-
possible before the melting of ice, and
the present operations will be confined
to necessa ary preparations.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
He Was Public BenefactOr.

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-"I return to Chi
cago all that I have derived from Chi
cago, and in doing so, am glad to be
able to recognize the obligation tn at
rests upon all good citizens volun-
tarily to contribute, according to their
means, toward the moral education of
the people, which is most needed and
is not provided for through our tax
alton and public Schools
In this language, the will of Thomas
d. Lowther, as filed for probate, dis
tributes an estate of $500, 900 among
Chicago institutions and individuals.
Mr.. Lowther. whose fortune was made
in the real estate business, died a
bachelor and had few Immediate rela-
tives.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Suit Against Montana Company

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 25.-The Hecla
Consolid dated Mining company, which
in % years of its existence has, it
is said, paid s2,250,000 in dividends,
was made the defend ant in suit for a
receiver, brought by Newton Todd, a
broker Of this city. Todd declares
that the company is insolvent. He
charges there is scheme on the part
Of the directors of the company to
secure preferred debt against the
corporation and thus wipe out minori.
ty stockholders.
If is set out that Todd owns 100
shares in the corporation. which is en-.
gagged in the business of copper min
ing at Glendale, or Melrose, Mont.
In the last three years, he says, no
dividends have been paid. In 1902
the business was operated at loss of
$36, ,3l5, and in 1903 at loss of 81, 479,
he states.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Japs COnfiscated the Beef.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.-The sail
ing Of the steamer China for the Orient
has been postponed from tomorrow to
Saturday. On board the steamer to-
night workmen are removing the mill
lion pounds of beef sold the Russian
government by a local firm. Three
millions pounds of beef had been con-
tracted for by the Russian govern
ment, and the first two installments
were shipped on the steamers Coptic
and Korea. The beef was seized by
Japanese officials, and it is believed
the local sellers received orders at
almost the last moment to remove the
third shipment from the China.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
TRIED THE HOBSON TRICK.
japanese Attempted to Bottle Up Russian
Fleet at Port Arthur.

PARIS, Feb. 25.-Additiona details
of the Japanese attempt to close the
harbor of Port Arthur have been re-
ceived from most authoritative quar-
tiers. These say the Japanese sent
five or six old transport hulks, con.
voyed by torpedo boats to Port Ar.
thur with the evident purpose of sink.
ing the hulks at the entrance of the
harbor.
The battleship Retvizan discovered
their approach and her fire on them
was strongly seconded by that of the
shore batteries north of Port Arthur.
The report adds that two Japanese
ships were wrecked and lie in Tiger
bay; that along the shore another J al-
anese ship was burned, and that 1.
fourth lies wrecked on the shore out.
side of Tiger bay. 1t is believed that
these wrecks were not warships, but
hulks, designed to be sunk at the en-
trance of the harbor.
LONDON, Feb. 25.-No further news
OF the attack on Port Arthur after the
engagement in which the japanese at.
tempted to sink vessels in such a man.
ner as to block the harbor entrance
has reached London. Almost all the
English newspapers in discussing
Viceroy Alexieff's reports incline to
the belief that Admiral Togo succeed
ed in so far as to make the channel
impossible for large battleships even
it it is still free to smaller craft, and
presume that the reported second
attack, if it did occur, was devoted to
an attack to sink further obstacles to
navigation.
The British foreign Office has re-.
ceived an official dispatch saying that
not one OF the Japanese,torpedo boats
was injured in the attack on Port
Arthur Wednesday, February "a.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Jap Heroes May Get Medals.

TOXIC, Feb. 27.-Naval officers com.
manded and "jackies'' manned the
hve ~'',amers that were sunk at the
entraLtt 70 Port Arthur. Merch ant
sailors vo.uutetreu 10 undertake. the
dangerous work, Dut their services
were rejected. Admiral Togo desiring
the perilous trip to be made by Off
GERS and jaclies. They bade farewell
to their comrades, expecting to die
under the fire of the batteries of the
enemy. The rescue of the entire crews
surprised even the Japanese, who ex
pected that a majority of the airing
seamen would be killed. The steam
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
\ FIRE LOSS OF MILLIONS.
Rochester Adds to the Record Of Fire Dis
asters That Cause Enormous Loss.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Feb. 26.-The
worst conf agra2ion in the city's his.
tory broke out shortly before O'Clock
this morning in the basement of the
Rochester Dry Goods company's store
A fuse connected with the electric
motor that runs the elevator blew out
and the next moment the flames were
rushing up the elevator we'll. In a
few moments thereafter the building
was wrapped in flames.
Chief Little arrived on the scene
promptly after the genera! alarm was
sounded. He realized that the flames
were beyond the control of the local
department and appeals for more fire
apparatus were sent to the chiefs OF
Buffalo and Syracuse departments.
Nearly five hours later four steamers
arrived from Syracuse.
At sunset tonight ten engines were
pouring streams of water on the ruins
OF most of the retail dry goods quar-
ter OF Rochester. Three of the five
department. stores in Rochester were
consumed in today's fire, which caused
loss of more than 100000. The
Sibley, Lindsay & Curr company, the
largest retail store in Rochester, was
destroyed. Of the loss, S735, 900 repre-.
sents buildings and the remainder
stocks and furnishings. 1t is said
that $500 persons were thrown out Of
employment by the fire
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Short Stories Of the War.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 25.-It is
now said that the Russian Baltic
squadron comprising five battleships,
two armored cruisers, one protected
cruiser, two large transports and
thirty torpedo boats will leave for the
Far East at the end of June.
PARIS. Feb. 25.-The Temps pub
fishes dispatch from St. Petersburg
which says General Kuropatkine, who
has been relieved from the ministry
of war and has been appointed com.
mander.in-chief of the Russian army
in the far east, will leave for the far
east March and that he is expected
to arrive at the theater of war before
any important battle occurs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
oregon pOstofficc Robbed.

PENDLEroN, Ore, Feb. 25.-Four
masked and desperate robbers entered
the postoftice at Cayuse, II miles east
of here, last night and bound and
gagged John McNerney, the clerk,
and looted the establishment, escap.
ing with stamps, cash aud merchan.
disc to the amount of $3.50. The safe
was blown open and with the violent
explosion a portion of the building
was torn away. Sheriff Taylor, with
a posse, is pursuing the outlaws.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
StOckmen Want Better Service.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-An important
meeting was held here today between
committee representing the National
Livestock association and the freight
traffic managers of railway lines GEN.
terlng In Chicago. The members of
the Livestock associate have been
for some time opposed to the applica.
tion OF the tonnage system in the
method of transporting livestock, the
opposition being on the grounds that
the system reduced the running time
OF trains and thereby caused heavy
shrinkage in weight and value OF ami
mails. The Livestock association also
asked that the return pass privilege
be restored to bona fde shippers and
that there be a re-adjustment of freight
rates. The meeting was exceedingly
harmonious.
During the discussion the traffic
managers conceded that the livestock
service during the past year had not
been satisfactory and that represen-
tations made by the stockmen would
be Immediately taken up with the as
surance that there would speedily be
satisfactory adjustment. All trans.
portation lines running west and
southwest are represented.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Postal Grafters Arc Sentenced.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-August w.
Machen, formerly general superintend.
ent OF the free delivery postal service:
DR.. George F. Lorenz of Toledo, once
postmaster Of that city, and Dillon b.
Croft of this city, all of whom were
convicted Of conspiracy against the
government in connection with the
supply of Croft fasteners to the post.
office department, today were sen.
fenced by Judge Pritchard to two
years. imprisonment in the Mound
vile, w. Va, penitentiary, and fined
$40, 900 each. The defend ants imme-
dlately gave notice of appeals and
were released on 20,000 bonds each.
Samuel A. Croft, as to whom Spe-
cial Counsel Conrad for the govern
ment said some days ago that there
was not sufficient evidence to convict,
was not sentenced, and his motion for
a new trial and arrest of Judgment
being allowed further consider alton,
his counsel was given four days in
which to prepare to argue the mo-
tiOns.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
Pennsylvania Town Is Sinking.

SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. 26.-One OF
the most extensive cave-ins that the
nortern anthracite coal section has
ever experienced occurred in West
Scranton today. The cavern affected
an area of about forty acres. When
the first break occurred the residents
became panic stricken. There are
about 200 houses in the district affect
ed. Some are completely wrecked,
others are out of plumb, while nearly
every house is twisted to such an ex-
tent that the doors and windows can
not be opened.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02
He Valued Her Affections

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. - Captain
George Cochrane Broome, of the
United States army, now stationed at
Porto Rico, today filed in the United
States court suit for $3.50, 900 dam.
ages against James S. Barbour and
his wife, Annie Barbour, of this city
for the alleged alien alton of the affec-
tions OF Captain Broome's wife. The
Barbours are prominent society yeo-
pie here,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

ers did not carry lights and were not
armed, and consequently were not dis
covered until the operation of sinking
them was practically completed. Jap
an is singing praises of the volunteers
who participated in the dangerous
work. 1t is expected that the empire
will publicly thank them and give
them med ais to commemorate the ar
ing act
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

for new trial, for an arrest of iudg-
ment and for an appeal for the pur.
pose of having the defendants admit
ted to bail. Bail was then fixed at
500, 600 each, the bond of Lorenz and
the two Gotfs being increased from
$4,000.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-03-02

testimony is desired by the committee.
Those served last night were Apostle
John Henry Smith, Apostle Hirum W.
Smith, Apostle Francis M. Lyman,
and Andrew Jenson, church historian.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-12-24
Fallon, Nevada, Dec. II, 1901.

The |. II Kent Co. has an ex-
tensive Iine OF toys aud Christ
mas presents on hand, On which
the price has been reduced %
per cent to make room for q
shipment of drygoo Is, gents
furnishing goods, etc, expected
very day from the East. Also,
Will reduce The price on all Bo-
hemian glassware remaining.
WANrED-Partner with 5000
capital i'll established, paving
saloon business. Address this
office.
Only hrst-class liquors at the
Snug
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-12-24

The STANDARD wishes it pa
trors and friends a Merry
Christmas aud trusts that they
all have well-diled flour bin in
the morning and a WetE6lied
stomach in the evening, let IT Is
but true that the best part OF
Christmas is the eating part.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-12-24
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof
viii be made before the Register and
Receiver at Carson City, Nevada, ON
Tuesday, February :, l90j. viz: John
L. Danielson, Homestead Application
No. Gil for the +. i SW. i. and =. =
NV. i, Sec. ,, T. Il n, K. 20 f., NJ.
T.. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz: Jacob
Springer, OF Reno, Nevada, Warren W.
Williams, OF %fallon, Nevada Lamuel
Allen, Of st. Clair, Nevada Oswald j..
Leet, OF Leetville, Nevada.
O. II. GALLUP,
Receiver.
Date OF first publication, Dee. 70, 1901.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-12-24

We trust that our citizens on
tomorrow will not try to keep
p4ce with the wind in the blow
ing business.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-12-24

Real estate is on the move this
morning. If the wind keeps up
its lick, Fallon lots will be Of
fered for sale at Saltwater.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-12-24

FOR RENT-The store room
formerly occupied by the Fallon
Drug company. Inquire of ]. E.
Higman, r., Trustee, Hazeu.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-12-24

Let's open III New Year with
a resolution to boost for Chur-
chill county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15


Mrs. A. G. Smith is the guest
of relatives at FOSStOn.
Jelly glasses at Schroeder's.
Large size 25c per dozen.
Tracy BardWell came down
from Turtle River this morning.
Nothing can be better than the
best-Mark' s lung Balsam is the
best.
IT. J. Miller returned this
morning from Tenstrike, where
he spent Sunday.
Fl. P. Hebard, assistant SUPER
intendent Of the Walker e Akeley
company, came up from Akcley
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15

Saturday night on business for
the company.
Watch for our crockery ad.
w. c.. Schroeder.
Fred Jordan returned from
Duluth last night.
Jelly glasses at Schroeder's
Large size 25c per dozen.
A. G.. Bernard, editor of the
Cass Lake Voice, was a visitor in
the city Saturday.
Why balance on the verge of
consumption when Marks Lung
Balsam will cure.
e. r. Getchell returned this
morning from Tenstrike, where
he went on business.
Mrs. j. L. Reynolds returned
Saturday night from a visit with
relatives at Turtle River.
There is no lever so powerful
as plain and simple facts-Mark S
Lung Balsam will cure your
cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Nelson ar
rived from Biackduck this morn
ing and will spend a couple days
in the city with friends.
The camping party which has
spent the past week at the head
Of the lake returned yesterday
with many pleasant recollections
of Scamp Harmony"
I have for sale several tracts of
government land that may be
entered as homesteads. S me
timber and good farming land in
40, so or 100 acre lots. NJ b.
IhurStOn.
David Gill, a member of the
firm Of Gill Bros, left this morn
ing for Minneapolis and Chi, ago
where he will buy fall stock for
the firm. He will be gone Tor
some time.
Judge Spooner went to Brain
erd this morning, where he will
try a case against the Northnrn
Pacific railway company brought
by Brainerd parties for the loss
Of some stock which they had
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitu-
tional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal
remedies. Hall S Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, land acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. It was prescribed by
one OF the best physicians in this
country for years and is regu-
lar prescription. 1t is composed
of the best tonics known, com
bined with the best blood puri-
fiers, acting directly on the muc-
Gus surfaces. The perfect com
bination Of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonder re-
suits in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials free.
B. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
EurG DR.. G. j. Larson, the
II / GD.. well known eye spec

Watch for our crockery ad.
w. G. Schroeder.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
THE CITY

H. r. Mark is in the city today
from F'OsstOn.
Watch for our crockery ad,
w. G.. Schroeder.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Cholera Infantum.

This disease!has lost it's terrors
since Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy came
into general use. The uniform
success which attends the use of
this remedy in all cases of bowel
complaint in children has made it
a favorite wherever it's value has
become known. For sale at Bark
er's drug store
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Manchester College.

Several Courses of Study.
Numerous Electives. Best of in
structions in Music and Elocution,
Free scholarship, for one year for
first honor graduates of high
schools. Expense very low.
Opens September IA. Catalogues
sent free on application. Maca-
lester College, st. Paul, MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Through the Ski,
TO THE BLOOD.

Some of the most stubborn diseases enter into the
system through the pores OF the skin The juices Of
Poison Oak and Ivy and other noxous wild plants when
taken into the circulation break out fresh each
and nger for unless antidoted and driven out
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15

Dye Poisoning from wear
ing colored under-clothing
and hosiery is Of frequent oc-
CurrenCe.
Workers In Lead, Brass,
and other metals are often
poisoned by the chemicals
and acids used in polishing,
and the dust and filings settl:
system by absorption OF thro
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
AN EXPERT AT FIGURES.
Intelligence of Orloff Stallion Amazes
German Scientists

Intelligence of Orloff Stallion Amazes
German Scientists.
Berlin, Aug. 15-Professor Wilhelm
Won Esten, who has for a long time
made Investigations of the intelligence
of animals, has reached results in the
education Of an Orloff stallion that
causes amazement among scientific
men and Psychologists. The horse ex-
cells in adding, subtracting, multiply
ing and dividing sums, does examples
involving several of those operations,
finds square numbers and not only
simply repeats what is taught, but
solves fresh problems put to him by
examiners in the absence of his mas
ter.
The stallion also forms little SEN
fences, discriminates twelve colors
and distinguishes musical tones. The
horse communicates by system of
hoof beats representing the alphabet.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Reduced Rates.

For Minnesota State Fair the
Minnesota and international
Railway Go. will sell tickets
August 9th to Sept. 3rd inclu-
sive Bemidji to ST. Paul and re-
turn for $3.50 including admis-
sion to the Fair grounds. Good
returning until Sept 9Th.
G.. A. WALKER,
Agent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Earthquake Causes Much DAMAGE.

New York, Aug ia severe earth
quake was felt at Velenar, province of
Atacama, according to a Herald dis
patch from Valparaiso, Chile. 1t was
preceded by loud subterranean noises.
The earthquake caused much damage,
but no fatalities have been reported.
1t was also felt at Iquique and Laza-
rnpo
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Had Plenty of Counterfeit.

Boston, Alg 15.-Ten thousand two
hundred dollars in counterfeit 81 bills
were found Friday by secret service
agents in the house of DR.. Frank G.
SAINT, prominent Roxbury physician,
after Sanft had been arrested on
charge OF having passed bogus bill.
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MURDER!
Fifteen Hundred Dollars Reward


noti the Cove areward of
HUNDRED mot the Off rs form
a eWaulO e 70 Il di of
for llpaya
o the pc
w UNI o and a earn
q ,any
ated
Count Attorney rami County