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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

provinces OF the Chinese empire, in
cluding Manohuria, Thibet and Mon
golia.
However. the foregoing is only the
general tendency. the negotiations be-
ing still open with the prospect of their
rather lengthy continuance
IT SUITS GERMANY
Berlin, Feb. 10.-Secretary Hays note
to the powers concerning the neutrality
and integrity of China, was delivered
to the German government yesterday
by Foreign Secretary Won Ritehthofen.
The Associated Press understands the
latter has already conveyed an intima-
tion to Secretary Hay that his pro-
posals are likely to be acceptable to
Germany. because they tend to localize
the war and avoid fresh subjects of in
ternational dispute. The step taken by
the United States is regarded by the
foreign office here as being an able
move
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
CAPTURE 1000 RUSSIANS


modest demands made during the ne
gotiations.'
RUSSIA FEELS SAFE ON LAND.
New York Feb 10.=All the members
to remain at their present abodeS so
that they can be found ready when it is
decided TO call them out, says dis
patch to the Times from a Russian
correspondent, who adds that one COM
pany of every regiment of guard troops
in the districts of st. Petersburg and
Moscow is to be sent to the far east.
Cabling from Moscow, Times CORE
spondent says:
Russian military men do not conceal
Russia's five months delay. They de-
clare their country today is ready for
contingencies which would have been
awkward a few months ago They ap-
can succeed in forcing Russia's land
position. even though she comes out
uppermost in the naval campaign"
BRITISH NEUTRALITY.
London. Feb. 1O.-It was announced
in the house of commons that procla
amtion of British neutrality will be
drawn up at a special cabinet meeting
tomorrow and that it will be published
shortly afterwards.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF WAR.
Washington, Feb. 1O.-Count Cassani,
the Russian ambassador, called on Sec
retary Hay about noon today and LETT
with him the announcement of the car
declaring war on Japan.
JAPANESE ROUT REPORTED.
Vladivostock, Feb. 10.-PriVate tele-
grams received here report the COM
plete rout of the japanese by the Rus
SLAMS on the Yalu river. These adVices
also claim that Chemulpo, Korea, has
been occupied by Russian soldiers and
marines.
RUSSIANS CLAIM A VICTORY
ST Petersburg, Feb. 1880 p M
Some OF the newspapers here print ex-
tras claiming a Russian victory at Port
Arthur. Three Japanese warshipS and
four torpedo boats are reported to have
been seriously crippled. One report says
the Japanese battleship Shikishima was
sunk. The people are demonstrating
but there is no official confirmation OF
the report and the announcement is dis
credited.
DIR. SENN OFFERS HIS SERVICES
Chicago, Feb. 10.-Dr. Nicholas Sem
who has just returned to Chicago from
a visit in Tahiti. has cabled an Offer
of his gratuitous services to Japan II
/ the war with Russia.
IF Baron Haishimoto, medical ad-
wiser to the mikado and head surgeon
of the Red Cross society of japan, is
| in Toxic" said DR.. Sem, IAN answer
ought to come back tomorrow. [ an
/ holding myself in readiness to start
! instantly. 7 would like to take an am
! bulance corps from the United States.
| Dr. Sem helped organize the Japa-
nese Red Cross society, considered one
/ of the most efficient in the world, anC
! is one of its directors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
A BLOW EVERY DAY.
That Is What Berlin Expects of
Japan.

Berlin, Feb. 10.-Naval men were do
ing little else at the admiralty today
than talking about the JAPANESE Rus
sian engagements and the deductions
to be drawn therefrom. One convic-
ton was that Japan had acquired such
a superiority that her command of the
sea practically results. The unwilling
ness of the Russian fleet at Port Ar
thur to leave the protection of the
shore batteries enables japan, in the
opinion of the naval experts here. to
conduct her landing operations unmo-
Tested. 1t is believed Port Arthur will
be invested on the land side as quickly
as possible.
One of the objects of the Japanese
in engaging the forts, it was further
pointed out. was doubtless to draw the
Russian fire and locate the guns on
shore. That the japanese ships with
drew was not regarded as indicating
losses
A contrast is also made between the
condition of Japanese and Russian
ships. All the former were docked
within six weeks and every bit of in
ternal apparatus was in perfect order
and tuned I'D for action. while some
of the Russian vessels, it was added,
had not been docked for a year
Which way did Japan's new cruisers,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
BURTON MAY WAIT.
He Won't Be Tried Until
March 2l.

ST. Louis, Feb. 10.-The date of the
trial of Senator Jos. R. Burton of Kan
sas on charge of accepting a fee from
the Rialto Grain company for securing
official protection for them was chang
ed from March to March u in the
United States district court here today.
Judge Adams set the hearing for
March at Senator Burton's request
made when he gave bond for $1,000 sew
eral days ago.
District Attorney Dyer announced to-
day that the new date had been select
ed by agreement. A special venire of
SO was ordered for the date of the trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
HAY MADE A HIT.
Overtures of United States Re-
garding Integrity of China
Are Attracting Widespread At
tsntion I'm Europe.
ACCORD NOT LIKELY.
France VIII Not Do Anything
to Embarrass Russia.
Plan Meets With the Approval
Of Germany.

Paris, Feb. 10.-The overtures of the
United States government to the
powers for preserving the neutrality
and integrity of China during and
after the hostilities between Russia
and Japan, are attracting widespread
attention. United States Ambassador
Porter conferred with Foreign Minister
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
PATIENTS ESCAPED.
Fire Seriously Damages a Sani-
tarium at Quenemo.

Quenemo, Kas., Feb 10.-Dr. Robert
sons sanitarium was badly damaged
by fire early TO-DAY, the kitchen, laun-
dry and some of the sleeping apart
ments being destroyed All of the so
patients escaped unhurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
HANNA IMPROVES.
Senator's Condition Is Reported
a Little Better.

Washington, Feb. 10.-While the con-
dition of Senator Hanna is not so favor
able as it was yesterday, it was better
at noon today than 1t was last night.
After the night consultation of his ply
sicians, the patient developed some gas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; warmer i'll west portion Thursday:
northerly winds becoming variable.
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Temperatures OF Large Cities.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York 6; Boston 2; Phila-
delphia u; Washington 16; Chicago 10:
Minneapolis 10 below Cincinnati IA; st.
Louis 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
American BilIiardist Wins.

Paris, Feb. 10.-WilIie Hoppe, the
American boy billiardist. has won the
championship '-Des Junes Martyrs"
beating Sanchez in the final
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10
PORT ARTHUR BomBARDED.
Russians Lost Ten Killed and Fifty
four Wounded.

has been received from Viceroy Alexieff
1t is dated February 9, and says:
"A Japanese squadron of fifteen bat
CONTINUED on sixth Page.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

j. n. F'ike, the boss Democrat of the
west end of the Sixth district. raises
his voice in favor of drafting Sem
ator Harris to run for governor on the
Democratic ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

c. S. Finch, of the Lawrence Gazette.
says that "Stubbs doesn't know a thing
on earth about politics; he doesnt
know much more than Bowersock.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

London, Fei. 1o.-A special dispatch
from Toxic dated today says it is re-
ported that three transports of the
Russian volunteer fleet conveying
about 1000 troops have been captured
by the japanese off the Korean coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

lola. Kas., Feb. 10.-The Republican
central committee Tuesday afternoon
met here and fixed the county conven-
ton for February p, the primaries to
be held two days earlier. There viii
be 271 delegates in the convention A
resolution to let the candidates. c. F.
Scott, E. H. Funston and Judge Oscar
Foust, name the delegates to the
state, congressional and judicial con-
yentions. respectively. was lost The
convention viii settle that point wheu
1t meets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

Senator Robert Findlay. of Sterling.
who was seated on a contest by the
Burton senate four years ago,-i a can
didate for recollection this year. He is
opposed by G. T. Chapman. of Great
Bend The district takes in Rice.
Barton and Stafford counties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

London, Feb. 10.-Baron Hayashi the
japanese minister here, has received
official confirmation from Toxic of the
destruction at Chenulpo of the Rus
sian first-class cruiser Variag and the
third-cIass cruiser Korietz-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

A washington dispatch announces
that NJ A Low is in Washington. and
that Congressman Curtis called on him
to discuss political matters concerning
the First congressional district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-10

Senator Frank Vincent announces in
the Hutchinson News that he will not
be q candidate for denomination as
state senator from the district COM
posed of Reno. Kingman and Pratt
counties. Vincent was one of those
who went down in the recent Reno
county fight.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
LUMBER OUTPUT
WORTH 100000
DAVENPORT BROS. BIG SAWMILL
One of the Big Institutions of the
Valley-Has 125 Men on the
Monthly Payroll.

The value of the output of the mills
of the Davenport Bros. Lumber company
for the year 1904 will foot up to $780,
OOO," replied Frank Davenport, presi-
dent OF the company. people don't
realize the important industry the saw
mill business is in Hood River" con-
tinued the senior member of the pio-
neer lumber firm.
''We have on our payroll l25 men,
and for the last several months our pay
roll for labor and construction has
amounted to $6500 o month. An invoice
of our milling plant and timber lands,
made recently, shows the valuation OF
our plant to be $l54,850.
with both our mills located at
Green Point, next summer we shall
have capacity of 100000 feet daily,
and should greatly increase our annual
output. At Green Point we have mill
pond that will float logs over an area Of
ten acres. The dam itself is 400 feet
long, ten feet high, ten feet wide at the
top and three times that at the base.
"The total cut for 1904 in board meas
ure amounts to 10000, 900 feet. Half of
this amount was cut in the last four
months Since July 4, our mills have
sawed $4,000 railroad ties, which sold
for $4,000. There is a big demand for
lumber, and the price is coming up
right along. There has been a strong
local trade this year, and more lumber
has been used for building purposes
in Hood River this year than ever be-
fore. OF this amount, the Davenport
Bros. Lumber company sold half mil
lion feet.
Eyes, we find it very difficult to se-
cure cars, There is large amount of
lumber waiting for shipment and at the
yards are 1900 cords of slab wood that
can't be moved because of the lack of
cars.
"While the railroads keep US moving
to manufacture ties, they seem to think
the price will be too high for them.
Last week the o. r. d N. had a man
through the valley trying to make con-
tracts with the farmers for hewed ties,
and we have just learned that someone
on the East Side has taken a contract
to cut 10000 ties by hand. The prevail
ing price is "a cents"
The Davenport Bros. Lumber COM
pany have erected neat offices in the
Olinger block on River street, where
they expect to move as soon as electric
light fixtures are placed In the building.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
SHOWS UP WELL
FOR HOOD RIVER
TAXABLE PROPERTY VALUES
Western End of County Growing Rap.
idly In Wealth and Population
Comparisons Favorable.

Figures from the Wasco county asses
sor's records make splendid showing
| Tor Hood River and the west end of the
county. Taking the road districts OF
Hood River valley and the adjoining
district to the west, that Of Cascade
Locks, the total taxable property foots
up to $92S, 300. By adding in the
assessable valuation OF the four Mosier
school districts, which aggregates 1920
800, the grand total for the western end
of Wasco county is 81 ,049, 100.
The total valuation OF the rest of the
county foots up to trlhe over $4,000
600, which gives this part OF the county
about one-fourth of the assessable valu-
alton. Should Hood River ever be the
county seat Of new county this would
be the logical territorial division for its
creation, and from an assessable valu-
alton the showing is very gratifying.
Hood River in the past has had little
to say in county matters, but with the
rapid increase Of population and the big
increase in property valuation, Hood
River, Mosier and Cascade Locks will
furnish something for the politicians to
reckon with.
Following is list Of the valuation of
properly in the various school districts
of Wasco county as compiled from
records in the assessor's office:
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15

George Henry Liebe died at The
Dalles, December 7, age 5S years. Mr..
Liebe settled in The Dalles in 1867.
The government has not entirely
abandoned the reclamation project in
Umatilla' county, according to latest
reports, and movement is on foot to
irrigate 1900 acres.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
Timber Land Act June 8, 1878.
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, The Dalles, Ore
gon, Octoberl5, l80i.-Noti Is hereby given that
In compliance with the provisions of the act
OF Congress of June 8, 1875 entitled "An act
for the sale of timber lands in the states of
California, oregon, Nevada and Washington
territory" as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4,1S92
PETER OLSON,
OF Scanlon, county of Carlton, state of Mime
sofa, has on September 49, ~ 4, lied in this
office his sworn statement No 24ll, for the
purchase of the 81 NWA and N1sSW4 of sec
tion 81, in township No. 2 north. range NO9 f.
w M.and will offerproof to show,that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before George
T. Prather, United States commissioner at
his Office at Hood River, oregon, on the 4th
day of January, 1905.
He names as witnesses: Olaf j. Fryklund, of
Cloquet, Minnesota Lewis +. Morse, William
F. Rand, Glenn r. Fabric, all OF Hood River,
Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands are requested to file
their claims In this office on or before said
4th day of January 1905.
OF d29 MICHAEL T.NoLAN Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.


bOOD hlNhh.
The postofIice is open daily between g. m.
and p. m; Sunday rom II to O'Clock. Mails
tor the East close at II % a. M, 500 .. M and
m. for the West at lao p. m. ana 9 I'm.
The carriers on r. r. d. routes No. l and No.
leave the pOstotiice at 80 daily. Mail leaves
For Mt. Hood, daily at 1900 nj arrives,
l0:2u a. IN,
For Chenoweth, Wash, at 7:S0 a. m. Tues
days, Thursdays aud Saturdays; arrives same
days at 6p. m.
For Underwood Wash, at 1880 a m. Tues.
days, Thursdaysand Saturdays; arrives same
days at 6 p. m.
For White Salmon, Wash, daily at 2:45 p. m;
arrives at IL q. IN.
WHITE SALMON.
For Hood River daily at a. M; arrives at
i:45 pm.
For Husum, Trout Lake and euler, Wash,
daily at 1880 a. m; arrives at Il m.
For Glenwood, Gilmer and Fulda, Wash,
daily at 1880 a. m; arrives at p. M.
For Pinefat and Snowden, Wash, at lI:3O
g. m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; arrives same
days, l0:30 a. m.
For Bingen, Wash, daily at 4:46 p. nj ar.
riyeB at $40 A. m,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
COOS WILL ERECT
PAVILION At FAIR
Special to the Glacier.

DpeCldl 10 Jne Ulaclef.
Portland, Dec. l4.-One enterprising
county of Oregon, that of Coos, Is taking
unusual interest in the Lewis and Clark
exposition. Besides make extensive ex-
hihits in all departments, Coos county
will erect special pavilion for the COM
fort Of its visitors at the centennial and
in which to display many Of its fine ex.
hibits.
The building will be 50x60 feet in size
and will be constructed entirely of Coos
county woods and deliberately finished
in the hardwoods OF that section. Thus
the building will be in itself an exhibit
of Coos county's timber resources.
The pavilion will stand in the center
OF an advantageous plot 100xl00 feet in
size and the surrounding lawns will be
beautified with Coos county shrubs and
flowers.
The county will occupy about so
square feet of floor space in the main
exhibit palaces and much benefit will
be derived by this wide-awake county
from its extensive displays.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
Timber Land Act June 3, 1875.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


United States Land Office The Dalles, o e.
gon Sept. %, l904.-Notice is hereby given that
in compliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of JUNE 3, 1873 entitled IAN act for
the sale of timber lands In the states of Cali
fOrnia, oregon. Nevada, and Washington
Terrtory,'as extended to all the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892,
ALM0N s. VENAN
ofForest Grove, county of Washington, state OF
Oregon, mas May 26, 1901 filed in this office his
sworn statement No. 1887, for the purchase Of
the N1zSWA and S19NWH of section No. 20
in township No. north, range No e., VIM,
andwill offer proof to showthat the landsought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before George T. Pra-
ther, United States commissioner, at his
office at Hood River oregon on the 10th day
of december, 1904
He names as witnesses: Charles Castner,
Lewis Il. Morse, Lee G. Morse, William +.
Rand, all OF Hood River, oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said
10th day of December 1901.
08 dS MICHAEL L. NOLAN Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
DalIes Well FIXED for Revenue.

At the December meeting of the city
council in The Dalles tax levy of
mills was made on the assessment of
1904. The taxable property of the city
as shown by the roll is 81 1888 ,615, there
fore levy Of mills will create a reve-
nue. of $94lS. In addition to this there
is revenue Of about 10000 from licen-
ses and fines. The city is practically
out of debt, it having s23, 600 in its sink
ing fund drawing 6 per cent interest,
which will amount to a sum equal to
the bonded debt Of $4,000 which will
come due in 1915.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15

Reed Of the exposition has received a
cablegram from the cars councillor of
commerce, Edward Grunwaldt, stating
that the invitation sent by the exposi-
tion has been accepted and inquiring as
to the allotment Of space.
The cablegram stating that the Rus
sian empire would make an official ex-
hibit came as a surprise, because Rus
sia made no official participation in the
worlds fair at st. Louis. Japan ar
ranged several months ago for space and
has planned an elaborate exhibit.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
Dakota Band at the Fair.

Special to the Glacier.
Portland, Dec. l4.-The state band of
North Dakota, 100 strong, is planning
to follow the route OF Lewis and Clark,
and give daily concerts at the principal
places, arriving at Portland at the same
time OF the year as the explorers. The
band is under the leadership of j. II.
Zimmerman, who is planning the tour.
The organization will be augmented
with the best material to be found in
North Dakota, Oregon, Washington,
Montana and Idaho, and will be drilled
several weeks before starting on the
overland trip.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
Convicted Robber a Desperate Man.

Sheriff Sexton returned Friday from
Salem where he had taken Charles
Smith, sentenced by Judge Bradshaw to
Is years in the penitentiary for holding
up and robbing man in The Dalles last
week. Sheriff Sexton says Smith was
the most unruly prisoner he has had in
charge for some time. The desperate
man made several attempts to break
Jail, and did everything he could to
stave off going TO Salem for a day or two
presumably to find the time to devise
means OF escape.
As the sheriff was about to enter his
cell to remove Smith, one Of the pr som
ers gave Sexton a hint to look careful
after his man. On examination it was
found that Smith had broken mop
handle and secreted it in his cell. It
was his intention no doubt to overpower
the jailer and make it possible for all
the prisoners to escape.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15
Kind Words From the ChronIele.

A. D. Moe, the new publisher of the
Hood River Glacier, came up from that
thriving little town on the noon train
and made a fraternal call at the Chron-
icle Office this afternoon. Mr.. Moe is
greatly pleased with his new home and
with the assistance Of his city editor,
E. n. Blythe, is sustaining the reputa-
tion of the Glacier as being one OF the
best weekly papers in the state. Mr..
Moe is just the sort Of a man thai helps
to build up a town and was honOred
with being chosen councilman at the
city election Monday The Dalles
Chronicle.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-12-15

John II. Dethman Of Trout Lake, X,
NJ. Kreps of White Salmon and p.
STACK Of Fulda, are attending court
this week.-Goldendal Sentinel.