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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13

Brown and Company of the last two of the eighteen-volume set of the National Edition of the Speeches and Writings of Dania Webster makes it possible to ob- tain, for the first time, the complete works of this great American states man. These eighteen octave volumes consist of Webster's collected works. edited by Edward Everett. writings and speeches heretofore uncolleeted, and Websters private correspondence
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13

It almost seems at times that the lite- rary conscience is dead, and that the enormous growth of the book market means a corresponding vagueness in the ideals of the, writer. Here is one author left, however, who is strict with himself Mir. Alfred Ollivant was never satisfied with the story of Danny and has grown less satisfied with it artisti- eally since it's publication. Now he has purchased the plates and all copies of the book remaining in the hands of the publishers Doubleday, Page and Com pany) and has destroyed them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13
ECZEMA The Worlds Greatest Skin Humour. Affects Every Age and
 Condition. The Only Sure Cure is
 CutiCura.

II there were not another external skin disease known, eczema would be sufficient infliction on mankind It per- vades all classes, and descends impar tially through generations. While some are constantly enveloped in it, others have 1t confined to small patches in the ears, on the scalp, on the breast, on the palms of the hands, ou the limbs, etc. but everywhere it's distinctive feature Is small watery blister. which discharges an acrid fluid, causing heat, inflamma- tion, and intense itching, scaling and erusting.
 The Cuticura treatment is at once agreeable. speedy economical and com prchenslve. Bathe the affected parts freely with hot water and Cuttcurs and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing. and apply Cuticnra Ointment to allRy itching, irritation and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and, lastly, take Cuticura Resolvent, or Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood. This treatment af- lords instant relief. permits rest and sleep in the severest forms of eczema and other itching, burning and scaly humours, and points to speedy, per manent and economical cure of tor turing, disfguring humours, eczemas, rashes and infammations, from infancy to age, when all other remedies and the best physicians fail.
 Sold throughout the world. CuHcura Resolvent 90. hn form of Chocolate Coated Pll 25c per vial of 6o) 0nsmenL gc.. Soap. 2sc Depota London. 2 Charter house Sq Paris Rue de la Paix Boston, l57 Columbus Ave. Potter Drug Chem Corp. Sole Tz0presnfs-
 ABSend for !" HoS to Cure Eczsm&
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-13

John R. Carling, the author of 'The Shadow of the Czar,'' recent popular novel which ran through five editions, has written another romance, The Vii kings Sku1l,' which Little, Brown and Company will publish late in February It is a spirited story of love and adven- ture with an ingeniously constructed plot, which tells how Idris Marville true Earl of Ormsby, recovered a treas ure hidden by one of his progenitors,-a Viking of the ninth century-and how he cleared the memory of his father who had been wrongfully convicted of murder. There are many powerful scenes and abundant love interest in MT. Carling's new book.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
BLOWS UP The MAYORS HOME.
The Cause 10 Said to Be the Enforce.
ment Of the Law.

The Cause 10 Said to BE the Enforce
ment Of the Law.
Duluth. Nov. Is. 49, An attempt to
blow up the dwelling of Capt. Marcus
L. Fay, mayor of Virginia. with dyna'
mite, was made at o'clock yesterday
morning. The family were all in bed
and asleep. The rear part of the
dwelling was wrecked, but none of the
inmates was injured. Mayor Fay has
made himself disliked by his strict en-
forcement Of the laws governing the
sale Of liquor and gambling. The socitl
evil has also been handled very strict
ly. The home Of Mayor Fay is one of
the finest on the Mesaba range, and
was completed year ago. It is said
that Mayor Fay has been unusually
strict with the saloon element of Vir-
ginta since the death Of his son
Charles last summer. He was very
bright and enterprising young man,
and his father was much affected by
his death.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
ut forth Dakota
Nv ubbinS q q

The hay business at Palermo 10 very
active.
A telegraph Office has been opened
1t Bera.
P. e. Pierson Of Lisbon has moved
to Bowbells.
At Rugby the Lutheran church 10 to
have bell.
+ Edgeley is putting down a new sew.
erage system.
Westhope has built large cistern
for fire purposes.
Flora Station now has an agent and
telegraph operator.
James Murphy of Reynolds has sold
his farm for $4,000.
Frank Lefor of Gladstone lost 100
tons Of hay by fire.
A new Congregational church IL BE-
ing built at Medina.
Considerable building is being done
at Harvey this fall.
Father McPhee is holding Catholic
services at Pingree.
Teachers of Monango have organic.
cd local association.
Large flocks of cranes have been
seen around Westhope.
The young people Of Braddock will
give a grand ball Oct. %.
George w. Poague has organized an
aerie of Eagles at Mandan.
One we'll digger has finished eight
wells near Braddock this fall.
Dan Williams of MceLan county has
sold out his red polled cattle.
A party Of SEQ officials have been
inspecting the in. up at Wilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delos Henry are NOV.
ing from Valley City to Fingal.
A German Congregational church
has been organized at Glenullin.
Bishop Stanley confirmed class Of
over sixty children at Langdon.
The Ladies' Aid society at Esmond
will give shadow social Nov. 4.
The fixtures for the Peoples secur-
ity bank have arrived at Casselton.
The land at Bathgate purchased for
a blind asylum has been surveyed.
Small pickerel have been swarming
up the Tongue river near Cavalier.
The threshing rig of A. w. Russell
at Perth caught fire, but was saved.
Olaf Haagenson's bull seems to be
causing a lot Of commotlon 1T Paler.
mo.
Manager Kruempel secured a gold
medal for the La Moure creamery but
ter.
Cavalier is to have a rural FREQ de-
livery route extending south Of that
CITY.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
St. Lonis, May l~t. to Dee. 1t, 1904.
The largest and greatest exr"sltn'
ever hel'.
THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY
will sell excursion tickets VI favorable
rates, with suitable limits. For fnrrf'r'
nattiru|ars s-e our local agent OF G'ea
Northern Rv., or address
F. I. Whitney,
Gent Pass'r Gsrick~t Agent.
st. Paul. MINI
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Toxic, Nov Is. - The Manchurian
; terday, says:
! In the direction of the left army the
/ enemy attacked from WI Chentai
Nov. II at 1920 o'clock in the morn
ing. They were repulsed.
ION Nov. 9 two hundred infantry
and three hundred cavalry appeared
in the direction of Siaozaiton. Our
! force stationed there repulsed them.
The Russians retreated to Muchantsu.
The Russian losses were sixty. Ours
were SIX
kuroki Is Killed.
Moscow, Nov. 15.-NeEirovich Dan.
cheko, Russian war correspondent Of
the Associated Press, telegraphing
from Mukden, says the reports of the
death of Gen. Kuroki are confirmed.
According to his version, a splinter of
a shell struck Gen. Kuroki, tearing of
a portion Of his breast and abdomen.
He died on Oct. at Liao-yang and his
body was sent to Japan.
No Armistice.
Toxic, Nov. Is. - Reports from tho
third army show that rumors of an
armistice were untrue, but that, on tho
contrary, the Japanese forces in front
of Port Arthur have been fighting des-
perately since Wednesday to take the
last line of redoubts on Etsze noun
tain, to the west Of Port Arthur, and
on Quail hill, which overlooks the
center of the town. There was fight
Ing continuously Wednesday and
Thursday nights and on Friday morn
ing before dawn the Japanese infantry
finally took possession Of the last Of
the Etsze redoubts. Siege guns were
brought up In the afternoon, despite a
severe artillery fire from forts across
the harbor and those al, White Wolfe
and Golden hill. Fierce fighting ragged
all day Saturday.
Russian Bombardment Lessons.
Gen. Kuroki's Headquarters, Nov. Is
The Russian forces are still en-.
camped north Of the Shakhe river.
The Russian bombardment of the Jap
anese lines has lessened lately. From
the beginning is has accomplished sur.
prisingly little damage. although on
many days hundred big shells were
fred. No Japanese we're killed by the
bombardment and very few were
wounded.
Russian Cruiser Hits Rock.
Toxic, Nov. 15.-1t is reported that
the armored cruiser Gromboi struck
rock and was severely damaged at
Vladivostok. 1t is understood that
the accident happened during trial
of the Gromboi after repairs on her
had been completed.
1t is said that she returned to her
berth In sinking condition, sur
rounded by a fleet Of smaller craft,
which kept her afloat, and that she
was redocked. If the report is true it
means the continuance of the inactiv-
ity of the inactivity Of the Vladivostok
SQUADRON.
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LOSES coRPsE's TICKET.
Iron Range Man Has Distressing Ex-

Iron Range Man Has Distressing Ex-
perience.
Duluth, Mimi, Nov. IL. - Murdoch
Matnesu4., q resilient OF one or the
range towns, had rather remarkable
exl Terrence in Duluth yesterday. He
was accompanying his mothers re-
mains from a range town to Sudbury,
Canada, and while waiting here be-
tween trains became intoxicated. He
lost his own ticket to Sudbury, as we'll
as that for transporting the corpse.
Matheson was locked up on a charge
of drunkenness.
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SORE ARMS NOT NECESSARY.

Vaccination by State Board Hit by In
junction.
Iowa Falls, Iowa, Nov. Is. 49, In tho
district court Judge Richards granted
a temporary injunction restraining the
school board of this city from prevent
ing pupils from attending school un-
less vaccinated in the manner re-
scribed by the state board of health.
thus allowing scholars 1noculated by
homeopathic methods to attend school.
Argument for permanent injunction
will be made at the January term OF
the court.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
WOMAN BURNS TO DEATH.

Her Clothes ignited While Trying to
Put Out Flames on Neighbours Farm.
Winnipeg, Man., Nov. Is. 49, While
fighting prairie fires with her husband
on a neichbors farm Mrs. r. Olson OF
Wocds!de got too near the blazing
hay stack. Her clothes ignited and
she was horribly burned, death result
Ing shortly after. w. Glenn was badly
burned in endeavoring to save the
woman.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
HUNDRED BUILDINGS BURN.

Flames Sweep Anaconda but Spare Big
Shaft Houses.
Anaconda, Mont, Nov. IL. - This
mining town was practically wiped out
by fire. Fully 100 frame structures
were destroyed. The estimated total
loss on buildings and contents is $685.
900. No damage was done to the many
large and valuable shaft houses Of
mines in the town.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
ENGINEER IS CRUSHED.

Jumps to Avoid Collision and 10
Caught In Wreck.
Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 15.-Harry w.
Fraser Of Seventeenth avenue west, Q
locomotive engineer in the employ Of
the Northern Pacific road, was fatally
injured in the Duluth yards. A coils
ion occurred between his engine and
another. Fraser attempted to save
himself BY Jumping, and was pinned
beneath the engine tank and cab
floor. He died before reaching the
hoepitA.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
johnson Names Day.

ST. Paul, Nov. 15.-John A. Johnson,
governor. elect, Saturday announced
that upon going into Office he will ap-
point Frank A. Day his private secre.
tary, and stated in addition that he
will not consider other patronage I'm.
til he has returned from Southern
trip that is expected to last more than
two weeks.
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Deer Hunter Killed.

Iron River, Wis.,, Nov. IS. - While
deer hunting i've miles from here yes
terday morning T. W. Ward. bust
ness man, was shot and killed by
companion. He is survived by q wife
and one daughter.
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Eau Claire Merchant Dies.

Eau Claire, Wis, Nov. Is. - Alfred
Kahn. proprietor Of the Chicago de.
partment store of this city, an old res
ident, died yesterday morning Of
complication Of ailments. He leaves .
widow and three sons.
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Victory for Minnesota.

Minneapolis, Nov. 15.-Minnesota's
team before 10000 spectators and un.
der ideal weather conditions Saturday
afternoon overwhelmed Wisconsin by
q score of 20 to 0 in one Of the clean.
est games of football ever played on
Nortarop field. It was great victory
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
WARNS OF BOGUS SO BILL.
Chief Wilkie Says Counterfeit Won't
Stand Close Scrutiny.

STAND CIo99 scrutiny.
Washington, Nov. 15.-Chief Wilkie
of the secret service has issued no
tice regarding the appearance of
new counterfeit SO United States
note buffalo note) 1t is Of the
series of 1901, bearing check letter D,
plate number 147. While the general
appearance of the counterfeit Is de-
ceptive, the flimsy character of tho
paper and the coarseness of the silk
threads, togther with the fact that
period is used between "Washington"
and ID. c." should enable the careful
handler to easily determine it's true
character.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
ENGINEER IS ELECTRoCUTED.
Lifeless Body Falls When Current
T,,rnAA m

EfoIeS5 BODY FANS When CurFehS u
Turned On.
Winnipeg, Man., Nov. 15.-Engtneer
Garnet of the electric light station at
Prince Albert was electrocuted last
night soon after turning on the lights
for the evening. He was found stand
ing upright, holding tho connections
behind the switchboard. The flesh was
burned from his hands. The switch
was thrown ocen and the lifeless body
dropped to the floor. He had evidently
gone behind the switchboard to make
repairs,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-11-24
GIVES LIFE FOR HORSES.

Man Dies Trying to Rescue Animals n
Burning Barn.
Hayton, Wis.,, Nov. Is. - James
Raleish lost his life in fire that de-
stroyed Eckes & Fohs' barns, together
with thirty.six horses. When the fire
broke out t@c dances were in progress
in halls near by and many persons had
narrow escapes from death in their
endeavor to leave the halls which
were thought to be burning. The whole
village at one time was threatened.
Raleigh lost his life in his endeavor to
liberate the horses.
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WRECK KILLS eleven MEN.

Passenger and Freight Trains Collide
Head-On.
Salt Lake City, Nov. 15.-Nine per-
sons were killed and ten or fifteen in
jured, two fatally, in head-on coils
ion yesterday between Union Pacific
west-bound passenger train and an
east-bound extra freight west Of Azuas,
WyO.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
At the Park.

At the Park theater last night the
bill, A Man From Klondike," was re-
produced. Il is splendid sketch
played by Messrs. Howard and Lau-
renee. Mr.. Cresswell, the lariat Won
der, performed with his usual ease one
of the most wonderful feats ever seen
in this city. William Richards APP
peared in his new magique and Miss
Fairfax in new songs. For the last
time A. G. VIM appeared in his funny
character mOnoIogue. He kept the
audience in a continual roar from his
appearance on the stage until he left
it. The bill for tonight is "Captain
Impudence.' 1t is a very good play
and will probably meet the apprecia-
ton of the audience.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Warrants Paid in May and June Can
ceIIed Today.

The county commissioners today
cancelled the warrants paid by the
county treasurer during the months of
May and June The total amount was
s4S,222.41.
Richard McGahey, eX-county audi
tor. today settled with the county the
DISCREPANCIES found in his books as
reported by the experts. He had been
charged with $905. Mr.. McGahey had
a credit of 1925 overpaid in fees and
he found an error of 25 cents which
the experts charged to him that be-
Ionged to another eX-audtOr.
John W. McGhee, ex-county treas
urer, also effected a settlement with
the county. According to the experts
he was indebted to the county in the
sum of S1.4O. When Mr.. McGhee
checked up the accounts he discovered
that the experts had made an error
of so cents He paid the county so
cents.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
HIGH PRICES MAY PREVAIL
WALLA WAllA DEALERS ST.
CURE CORNER ON WOOD IN
BLUE MOUNTAINS.
Fifteen Hundred Cords Awaiting
Shipment to This City at kamela
ard Other Points.

The people of PendetOn are becom-
ing apprehensive of wood famine
next winter The East Oregonian
saws that Dan Bennett of Kamela has
Just sold to Estes one of the leading
WaIla Walla wood dealers, 800 cords
of first class mixed wood at 1915 per
This is Is cents per cord higher than
the quoted prices of wood at that
camp. and is an indication of the
heated contest that is now being car
ried on in the wood centers of the In
land Empire.
Very little wood has been contracted
bv Pendleton wood dealers in the ka-
all the supply being cornered by Walla
Walla buyers, which means that the
nrice here this winter will be higher
than last, if possible.
There is a brisk demand for wood
from all quarters and the Walla Walla
dealers have been in the timber all
season making bargains ahead for the
wood output and contracting all the
available supply.
| There are now about 5000 cords of
wood ready for market. tributary to
Meacham, Murdoch Spur, kamela and
Spring Spur, and Walla Walla wood
men claim almost the entire supply.
Chris Carlson, of Kamela, has 1200
cords of wood ready for shipment to
Walla Walla. having sold it to dealers
in that city some time ago.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
ADMITS THAT HE AIDED IN THE
MURDER OF CHARLES
MYERS.
Hit Him With Billiard Cue and Mrs.
Myers Cut His Throat With
Razor.

Frank Hoffman, the man who has
been IN the county Jail for three days
awaiting the arrival of an officer from
Kansas City, last night confessed tina t
he assisted in the murder of Charles
Myers in Kansas City last May. De-
tective D. H. Oldham arrived in Walla
Walla yesterday and last night he
and Sheriff Painter succeeded in Sc
curing confession from Hoffman.
He SAID that Mrs. Myers, the murder
ed mans wife, and himself planned
the killing several weeks before the
murder was committed. On the
night of May II they went to Myers
room when he struck Myers with a
billiard cue, which stunned him. Then
while he held the unconscious man
Mrs. Myers took a razor and cut his
throat. Hoffman then left for Omaha
and purchased a ticket for Walla
Walla, arriving here about May Is.
of John Hoffman on Eureka fiat, and
was arrested in this city July by
Sheriff Painter.
Mrs. Myers was arrested in Kansas
City the next day after the murder.
AT that time she told a story that two
negroes had entered he house and
murdered her husband. The police
authorities did not put much credenCe
in the story, and knowing that Holt
man and the woman had been on very
intimate terms, they began an inves-
tigation. They tracked Hoffman to
Omaha and there ascertained that he
had purchased a ticket for Walla
Walla. The authorities here We're
notified. with the result that the muir
derer was taken into custody. 9
Detective Oldham will take Holt
man back to Kansas City with him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
Good Growing Weather Prevailed
Last Week.

In summing up the reports received
by him for the week ending July f.
Section Director Salisbury of the
weather bureau at Seattle, says:
The week was the Warmest one vet
this season, and was without rain in
the western division of the state. In
the eastern counties there We're cop
ious showers in the tatter part of the
week, which We're of great benefit to
spring grain and all vegetable crops.
Winter wheat is fast approaching
maturity, and appears generally in
good condition. Harvest will begin
next week in early localities. Spring
wheat is commencing to head. The
hot winds of the week somewhat in
iured it in some localities by firing"
Although greatly improved by the
rain, it is thin on the ground and
short and the moisture in the ground.
therefore. dries out rapidly. 1t is in
the best condition in Whitman county.
but even there it is reported by some
as the poorest outlook for several
wears,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
TIME FOR FILING NOMINATIONS
FOR CITY ELECTION Ex.
PRES AT O'CLOCK
List of Persons Who Will Make Race
Next Monday-Be Contests for
CounciImen.

At o'clock this afternoon, accord
ing to law, the time for the filing of
nominating petitions of candidates for
the various city offices to be voted
for at the city election next Monday
will expire.
Up to noon today the nomination
made by petitions We're as follows:
Mayor-Gilbert Hunt.
Councilman, First ward-J. G.
Bridges, John F. Mclean.
Councilman, Second ward-W. P
Mexican, n. S. Gholson.
Councilman, Third ward-Sam
Loney, ]. D. Lamb. John F. Brewer
Councilman, Fourth ward-Adrien
Magallon.
City Treasurer-R. G. Parks.
City Justice-J. ]. Huffman.
City Marshall-Alvah Brown.
Street commissioners H. Cramp-
ton, V. r. Lambert, D. A. Mcleod.
City Attorney-H. S. Blandford, J.
w. Brooks
City Surveyor-E. S. Clark, w. G.
Sayles.
City Clerk-R. P. Reynolds, Carl G.
Church.
City Assessor-R. ]. Bergman
Campbell Robinson.
City Health Officer. w. Ingram
&c. 2. Cannon.
City SextOn-P. Bentley.
Very little interest is being taken in
the coming election this year and be-
yond the contests for the office OF
councilmen in the First Second and
Third wards, the election will prob
ably be very quiet. There will be two
three-cornered contests-street COM
missioner and councilman from the
Third ward.
The petition nominating Fred Mar
tin for councilman from the Fourth
ward was being circulated this after
noon and it will be filed with the city
clerk before the hour Of closing of the
office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership lately existing between
A. J. Lindsay and J. A. Baxter, under
the firm name and title Of Lindsay &
Baxter, expired by its terms on the
first day of July, A. D., 1904. The
business heretofore carried on by said
partnership will be conducted by ].
A. Baxter at the same address tO-wit:
2715 Main street Baumeister building,
Walla WaMa. J. A. BANTER,
Dated at Walla Walla this 9TH day
of July A. D., 1904.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
UNION PRAYER MEETING,
New Arrangement Goes Into Effec-
Tonight.

The first union prayer meeting of
the Presbyterian church under the
new arrangement will be held tonight
in the lecture room of the Brick
church, Birch and First streets. at 8
O'Clock. The subject is PRESBYTERIAN
Missions, Pioneer Work in the North
west and in the Philippine Islands.
All are invited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-07-07
NEW STORM SEWER.
Construction on One Begun Near Red
Cross Monument.

City Engineer Clark was this morn
Ing stalking off the course of new
sewer which will run from the corner
Of PaIouse and Alder just outside the
bicycle path, bending IN front of the
hospital so as to flow into Mill creek.
The pipes are about ten inches
through and the purpose of the sewer
IS 10 drain the large quantity of water
Which collects at this place during a
heavy rain storm. The pipes are of
terra GOTTA ana are already on the
ground The laying Of the sewer will
be begun ut once.