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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

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San Francisco. March IL. -- me
worst rain and wind storm In ~ years
swept over this city and along the "a
cifc coast today, doing much damage
to shipping, railroads and frame build
ipes through the state. The storm e1-
tends fron San Diego to Vancouver
Island. and it is feared that many
marine disasters have occurred along the
coast.
In this city this morning the baron
eter reached 1928, the lowest record. ,
and the wind registered velocity oil
As miles an hour, while at Sacramento
a Gale of 81 miles was recorded. Ieie-
eraph and telephone wires were pros
trated in every direction and Tor sew
eral hours this city was entirely cut on
from the outside world.
At the Cliff House on the beach near
the entrance to San Francisco Bay
tremendous waves dashed against the
rocky shore and sent masses OF spray
over the huge baths, steel frame
building 80 feet high. Numerous
small craft on the bay were blown
ashore and damage to shipping III San
Francisco bay will amount to many
thousands of dollars.
Reports from the interior show thai
the storm extended over practically the
entire state. In the southern portion
where the season has been dry, the
rain will greatly benefit crops.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
iNceaAss AMY saroaa ATTACK.
Rnssia. IN meantime, Expects makarcff
to Fight Hard On Sea.

Yinkow, March 16.--Tbe local Rus
sian authorities are apparently in.
censed and manifestly much annoyed
At the solicisous inquiries Of the COM
mander Of foreign gunboats regarding
tina projected blocking Of the Lao river
before the arrival of the japanese,
which latter event IL regarded NJ fore
gone conclusion. Although the block
ing al the Liso and also the defense Of
the settlement and native town are re
garded As unattainable, 1t is certain
that an uunimporsant disposition OF
guns and the arrangement of defense
plan have already been made. The ar
rival Of General Ksndrayovitch, few
days ago, however, arrested the ar
engagements and threatened to cause
the abandonment Of the original inten-
tion.
The highest Russian opinion obtain
hf35s ~ \ tfA AfAbuf Ai&A AstA &aa " ssst x
admits the governments intention to
fall back indefinitely. until the mobiI-
Ixatlon of 800, 900 torops Tor the as
s&ulting snd opposition OF the Japan
ese, and probably 200, 900 more to OPP
pose the Chinese.
The same opinion asserts that Vice
Admiral Makarof will fight hard. He
is determined TO wssken the enemy at
any cost, and make the operation Of
the Baltic sea fleet in the Far East
feasible, though 1t may be necessary te
fight without the Pallada, Czarevitcf
and Retvizan, which it is admitted
cannot be fully repaired within sir
months. On account of the uncertain.
ty OF the success Of the scheme OF con
siructing dock in which to repair the
Cxarevitch and Retvizan, naval experts
allow year for the work.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
cANNor FOR FAIR.


port u 1908 Fair
Washington, March Is. 49, Speaker
Cannon is heartily In favor of the pas
sage of the LEXIS and Clark exposition
bill, and will do everything In his
power to assist the measure through
the house. He so stated yesterday
to Senator Mitchell, Senator Fulton
and Representative Williamson, who
called on him to discuss the prospects
OF the measure, and to ask that ample
time be allowed for its consideration
on the floor of the house. The speak
er assured the Oregon men that as
soon as the bill is reported by the COM
mittee on expositions be will take it
up with the house leaders, and he is
confident full opportunity will be given
for it's consideration.
7 Following this conference, the sena-
tors and Representative Williamson
called on Chairman Tawney, repre-
senting the Republican membership Of
the committee on expositions, and lat
err on Representative Bartlett, of
Georgia, the ranking Democratic mem
Der, and from each OF these gentlemen
received assurances which encourage
them in the belief that the amount the
committee will recommend for the ex-
position will be considerably more than
has been talked of since the bill has
been before the house committee.
To members OF the delegation the
outlook for the passage OF a bill carry
ing liberal appropriation is now very
encouraging. In view of Speaker Can
mons attitude and the friendliness Of
the house committee, it is believed
there will be no particular difficulty in
securing the final passage OF the bill.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

st. Petersburg, March 15.-A tele-
gram received here from General Zhlin-
sky, General Kouropatkin's chief of
stan, says that according to reports
published in Corean newspapers, 49,
ooo Japanese have landed at Gilman
po' Corea, and are marching to Ping
Yang. Five hundred japanese are said
to have landed at Klengsieng, on the
northeast coast of Corea, and 1000
other japanese, who reached that place
before this detachment, have started
marching along the coast to Shene
Jim.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
Federal Officers Given warnlnv

Washington, March 1.-THE secra
tary OF the interior has sent letters 10
all the federal officials involved in ~
Bonaparte- Woodruff report on India
Territory affairs, formally call;ra a.
tention to the findings and recommar
dations of that report, and warn;na
that ii they retain public office tbse
must separate themselves from the
private corporate connections thew ar
accused of having, "ie
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
Powder Has ureat Eorre.

London, March 14.-As an example
of the power of the Japanese ''Shi
nose powder, correspondent of the
Standard at Toxic relates that Rus
sian sailor who was hurt in the naval
fight off Chemulpo and taken to Mat
suamya, Japan, has 100 wounds. The
Tien Tsin correspondent of the Stand
ard reports that influential Chinese
living in the United States have tele-
graphed to the Chinese foreign board
urging that the emperor be made
head of the army, and that China join
Japan against Russia.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

New York, March 1.-THE Russian
steam navigation company is said to
nave received government instructions
which compel it to curtail ordinary on
erations, particular outside the Black
sea, says dispatch to the Illness from
Sebastopol. 1t is understood the in
struetlons provide for contingency call
on their tonnage by the government
Inc company's contract with the gov
eminent provides for the governments
acquisition of the whole fleet for troons
ana other military work within the
Black sea. 'Ae
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

All persons OF the name of Lewis,
their relatives and friends in America
are preparing for the crusade of the
Lewis clans to the Worlds Fair in st.
Louis, Friday, September 23, 1904, in
honor of the memory of their Ais.in-
guished tribesman Capt. Meriwether
Lewis. Lewis day, Sept. 23, 1904, will
mark the 9sth anniversary Of the tri-
umphant return of the Lewis & CLARK
expedition of discovery to the Pacific.
August IL, 1905, will be Lewis day
at the Lewis & Clark exposition in
Portland, Oregon.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Washington, March Ex-senator
Fulton today offered three amendments
TO the sundry civil bill, making appro-
priations as follows To continue the
improvement OF the entrance to Tilla-
nook bay, $500, 900; to further inn
prove the channel over the bar at va
quina bay, $3.50 900; to improve the
mouth Of the Siuslaw river, 500, 900.
These amendments are intended to pro-
vide funds for carrying ON work during
the fiscal yesr.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
Torpedo Boat Struck a m,rr

Toxic, March lit is reliably as
serted that when the Japanese attempt-
ed to block Port Arthur, Februarv "a
Russian torpedo boat DESTROYER
while trying to re-enter the harbor
struck mine and sank. OF the ~
Russian warships inside the harbor ~
Fort Arthur, it is added, ali are disab-
LED except five. Finally, it is asserted
that Wiling Kishaan fort, at Port
Arthur, was half destroyed by the Han
anese shells and only three batteries
OF the entire fort are available for
use. ior
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
To Arrange Canal Trausfer-

New York, March 15.-William Nell
son Cromwell. counsel for the Panama
canal company, sailed for France TODAY
to arrange for the final transfer of the
property and records of the company to
this government. Before leaving he
announced that the isthmian commits.
sion VIII sail from New York for Pana-
ma on March 30. Things are in such
shape ON the isthmus that Admiral
Walker and the commission, which
sails March 30, will be in a position 10
undertake the work leading to the ac-
tual transfer.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Washington, March 16.-Acting Adj
iutant General Hall has received the
following cablegiam from Major Gen.
eral Wade, dated Manila, March 1S:
Major General Leonard Wood reports
an attack upon accommodating force
east OF Cttabao by strong party OF
Moros, made hostile by the passage of
the anti-slayery law. The Moros' po-
sition was shelled, the Moros fianked
and the outworks taken. Cannon cap
tured, 2i old Spanish, SS Lentakas,
also large quantity ammunition and
supplies"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Paris, March 10.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Figaro pay
sent an interview with General sax
haroff, minister of war, who, while IT.
fusing to give the number Of men con.
centrated In the Far East, said lns
military authorities were well pleas
ed. There was no lack of troops, ns
said, but the means of transportauon
beyond Lake Baikal were inadeqaa's
and he was about to send 12o loSv
motives and 1000 cars beyond Wv
lake in order to move the troops NOR,
rapidly. General Sakharoff declare.
that the number of troops to 60 "
Manchuria had not yet been fixed
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
ALL EYES ON 1T.


squadron A.
Soon Be Located. Ss
Toxic. March lot ia
here that there has already bea ,s'sa
decisive naval engagement T. A 4
vicinity of Vladivostok. and aa,.u us
it are anxiously awaited. Tbs w.
csc neet did not, 1t is said, 20 to W.
ivostok for the purpose of bor, &c
ing the town, but to locate s~oafa
tack the Russian fleet stationaS ~. y ~
1t Is understood here that VIII enefs
Japanese feet arrived there az a ns
day last, 1t found the Russian ON
ron absent. If this Ia trus {. 'auae
the Japanese squadron advantsass als
the way OF avoiding battle close S . u
inshore batteries, at the SAM F" =. as
putting 1t In a position to prevsr. aas
Russian ships re-entering The b as ae
1t is doubted that the Japanese a.uW
drew their entire squadron unleaa 'as
location of the enemy had haan ~
covered, as 1t meant surrenderia ~
advantage of being in positjoee u
tween the enemy and the enanN Y
base.
There Is O. strong possibility a.,
the Japanese found the Russian os Ma
in the vicinity of Possiet Bay ~
gave them battle there. The n.n ~
and numbers of ships In the Janssaa
squadron have been kept secret - T.,
| 1t was probably sufficiently stron, W. u
divide into two divisions, the ons '
guard Vladivostok, and the otba, !
cruise in search of the Russian ss,. y
The navy department expects :.
receive dispatches tomorrow ,,o Y
Gen San. where 1t has planned X,
feet would call after the operation ~ +
volving an attack upon the Russi,,
squadron had been concluded ''''
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
HAS BATTLE ON.


London, March 11.-Special advises
doubt that the bombardment of Port
Arthur was resumed today, but at the
war office all information on the sub
ject is refused. Persistent rumors to
this effect are in circulation, however,
in quarters where there should be a
knowledge of the truth or falsity of the
report, and as no effort is being made
to deny it, the presumption is it is
well founded.
The Russian advance into Northern
Corea continues, according to the latest
advises received at the war office. 1t
is probable that a serious clash will
soon take place in that locality.
The mission of Marquis Ito to Corea.
it is emphatically stated, will not be
OF an administrative nature, but rather
a strong expression Of the relations the
mikado desires to establish with Corea.
From Tien Tsin advises are sent that
by series of rapid marches the Japan
ese have succeeded in surprising the
Russian force sent to throw intrench-
ments at Fung Wang Chang, and com
PEELED them to abandon the position,
the Russians being outnumbered and
unable to secure the commanding po-
sition planned. The Japanese army
then marched northward to an eastern
pass to Taking Ling, and is now NOV
ing on Hal Tcheng and Lilo Yang where
force Of 35 900 Russians are strongly
intrenched. An engagement is immi-
nent at the latter place, and if the jap
anese are successful the line of commu-
nication with Port Arthur will be cut,
endangering the safety of the fortress,
while Niu Chwang and its port, YIN
kow, are almost certain to fall.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
Her Hope Lies In Second Wa

kieff, Russia, March 1.-THE nsrors
here make a feature of an intery;su,
win Japanese correspondent of tba
nichi Nichi, who is now visiting the
Balkans. He is quoted as saving the
Japanese fully recognize they have NO
hope OF defeating Russisa, unless bs or
attention is diverted by possible co ,~'
piIcations in the Balkans. The object
OF his visit is to ascertain the cbancss
OF such trouble breaking out in tbs
near future. 'ne
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Tien Tsin, March 15.-Riots have
occurred at Tsze Chau and Lun Wan,
along the line of the Belgian railroad
IN the southern part of Shan 81 prov
ince. A Frenchman named Perion has
been captured by mob, and fears are
entertained for his safety. 1t is report
ed that 20 foreigners employed along
the railroad are in danger. 1t is ap-
pretended the trouble will spread and
endanger all foreigners in the vicin-
ity.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Columbus, o., March 10.-Upon W =,
gent representations from ma ssss
Bowlus, of Springfield, O., that ne sss
war was imminent, as a result VI ar
lynching OF the negro Dixon, uo o,sst
nor Herrick tonight ordered e, II,
companies of state militia to Una. o,s
to preserve order. Adjutant-Ge''Vsdsas
Crutchfield at once arranged loI
mobilization of the troops. Gown. .lus
Herrick's first order to Mayor pos s,rr
was to issue a proclamation orue''D'
the closing of all saloons.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Panama, March 1.-THE internal
situation in the Colombian department
Of Cauca has in no way improved, and
appears to be approaching crisis.
The election to the presidency OF Co
lombia of General Rafael Reyes is de-
elared In some quarters to be the only
thing that can possibly prevent a move
ment for Cauca to secede.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
Russians WIN BE Held Mt H.rblp

Mukden. Manchuria, March 14-It
is officially announced that in conse-
quence OF the many conflicting ac-
counts of the landing of Japanese
troops at different points. and the vari-
GUS reports of the intentions OF the JAP
anese commanders, the Russian army
corps which has arrived at Hardin will
be detained. 1t will be most difficult
to find accommodations for this great
body OF troops, and their detention at
Hardin will entail much hardship.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
Russia Tears Building Down.

st. Louis, March 10-The i nasil
work for the Russian Nationai s au
ion at the Worlds Fair, was .rsra
down today on receipt of a capies,tor
from st. Petersburg by Conus 81
Lecouer, who has been in cnaissr rou
the work. The cablegram was hsrist
the department of the interior ro
ly ordering such work as haa
been completed torn down.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Paris, March l5.-According to the
st. Petersburg correspondent of the
Echo de Paris, General Poulivanoff.
manager of the Russky Invalid, OF st.
Petersburg, expects serious fighting on
the Yalu river in weeks time.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19
Russian Reverses Encourage polss

st. Petersburg, March 10.-At war !,
saw it has become necessary "
adopt the Russian system OF entellus,
house servants in the pay OF secls, ,
police In order that track can DC ny ~,
OF agitators. All attempts on W.
part of Russian officials to organs,
demonstrations in favor OF the ss'
have been frustrated by the worA ,a,
men, who have persisted in gatns..,anas'
in the streets and checking the epn a,
siasm of warlike orators. The crow 'u,
march through the streets sins, y,
revolutionary songs and shouting ~ n.
the independence of Poland and ue'
ing the police to interfere.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-03-19

Washington, March Ex-senator
Mitchell today introduced an amend
ment to the Indian appropriation bill
carrying tle, 900 to erect brick assem-
bly, ball at the Chemawa Indian school.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-09
BRYAN AND HIS LEGACY.

Some time ago one Philo s. Bennett
being about to depart this life, made his
will, which was drawn by William J..
Bryan Mr.. Bennett was an enthusiasts
tic admirer of Bryan and desired that
Bryan should receive $4,000 of the
money which he was about to leave.
He did not, however, SO designate in
his will, but did write letter to the
lady who was to become his widow,
desiring. and possibly& directing, that
she should place that sum to Mr.. Bry-
ans credit. copy of this letter was
given to Mr.. Bryan and reference to
the letter was made in his Will. Mr..
Bryan was also appointed one of the
three executors of the viii. Had the
widow of Mr.. Bennett complied with
the request of her departed husband it
would Nave been plain sailing. That,
however, she refused to do, unless COM
PEELED to do so, and two of the execu-
tors sided with her, and refused to join
with Mr.. Bryan IN presenting the let
ter with the will for probate. When
Mr.. Bryan urged the matter before the
Probate Court it was held that the let
ter was no part of the will and that
the court had no right to treat it as
such. Mr. Bryan appealed the case to
the Superior Court and lost. He viii
now take the case to the Supreme
Court of Connecticut. where he will
doubtless lose again.
Mr.. Bryan is a steady loser The
facts in this case are not disputed. Mr..
Bennett did wish Mr.. Bryan to have
$4,000, but neglected to so fix things
that his friend could get it without the
consent of Mrs. Bennett. When the
will was made Mr.. Bryan was sup
posed by Mr.. Bennett to be a poor man
struggling for cause" Now, how
ever, politics having brought money in
-tead of Office to Mr.. Bryan, he does
not need this legacy. and it is quite safe
to assume that had Mr.. Bennett liv-
ed a few years longer he would not
have thought of giving it to him. The
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-09
DOING GOOD WORK.

The Legislature is doing well SO far
and there is hope that it win be able
to finish the session quickly and in a
way to meet the needs of the Territory
and to carry out the benehcent policy
of the administration.
such a result would be the greatest
tribute which the Hawaiians could
earn for themselves to their capacity
for self-government. It would answer
the critics here and at Washington.
And what is more it would encourage
faith in the idea that the tive dominant
races here can work together for the
common good and in the end make
Hawaii one of the best-governed COM
1nunities in the United States.
Yesterdays work was most en-
couraging. The Advertiser sincerely
hopes that nothing viii occur to change
the spirit which prompted it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-09
THE SUNDAY ADVERTISER.

The leading special feature of the
Sunday paper WIN be Col. Thomas
Fitch's account of his visit to eOuid
Ireland'-a narrative written IN this
graceful raconteur's most charming
style.
Some of former Editor Sheldon's arti-
cles on Old Honolulu, collated from q
time-worn scrapbook. wiz be read with
keen and well-rewarded interest
There win be an interesting account
of Miss schaefer's Greek play, "Alci-
blades" with photographs of scenes on
the stage.
The site of Kaahumanu's grass
palace in the upper Manoa valley is,
still recognizable by the foundation
stones, about which native tradition
fingers. 4 picture OF the place and
something about Kamenameha's great
Queen viii appear.
Social. commercial, sporting, cable
and local news. editorial and Bystander
comment, pictures and a cracking good
miscellany page viii keep the Sunday |
Advertiser up to the mark.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-09

Perhaps if the bills of the last Legis-
lature had passed through the hands
of the auditor and treasurer, as they
must do for the special session in
registered warrants, there would have
been no necessity for a grand jury in
vestigation of the House. What honest
reasons can there by why all bills for
legislative expenses should not bear
the scrutiny of the auditor. just as the
Legislature requires in the case of all
other expenditure?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-09

that February of 1890 shows a total
deportation of manufactures of ten and
a half million dollars against thirty
ieight millions in 1904, and for the eight
months ending February, 1890, of one
hundred millions against two hundred
and lightweight millions for the same
months in 1904. In February, 1880.
manufactures formed 1927. per cent of
the total exports and in February, 1904.
80. So per cent; in the eight months end
ing with February. $780, manufactures
formed 1858 per cent of the total ex-
ports and in the eight months ending
with February, 1904. 27.e4 per cent.
Thus manufactures are not only in
creasing rapidly in their grand total
of value exported. but also increasing
the percentage which they form Of the
total exports.
The increase in expectation occurs in
nearly all important articles or great
groups of articles. over 80 per cent of
the total value of manufactures is in
cluded in the ten groups of articles
iron and steel, mineral oils. copper
leather and its manu-
features. cotton goods, agricultural inn
elements, scientific instruments. chemi-
Gals. wood manufactures, cars and car
riages, and scientific instruments-and
their relative magnitude is indicated in
The order in which they are here stated. |
Of these great groups, which form
over so per cent of the total exports of |
manufactures. all except cotton goods |
show an increase in the eight months |
.Eding with February as compared WITH
he corresponding eight months of the
preceding year. Iron and steel manu-
actures show an increase of about five
million dollars for the eight months,
mineral oils about eight millions. cop
Der manufactures about twelve mil
ions, agricultural implements. two
nd a half millions, scientific instru-
nents one million, leather and it's Il
manufactures, wood manufactures. aud
ars and carriages, and chemicals less
han one million each, while cotton
manufactures show a reduction OF six I,
billions. due in part to the temporary
aduction in demand in the Orient and
4 part to the high prices of raw cot
On.