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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
MAYOR HARRISON ExoNERArED
Evidence Tends to Show That Building
Inspector Was Negligent

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-Testimony on
the Iroquois disaster at the investiga-
ton by the grand jury today tended
to eXonerate Mayor Harrison and es-
tahlsh his lack of culpability in the
issuance of a license before the ex
animation required by law was made.
Prior to the fire Mayor Harrison sug-
gested that a conference of heads of
departments and that the building in
spector carefully inspect all new thea
ters before approving their application
for license. Mayor Harrison was not
aware that the inspector had failed to
do this in the Idoquois case. The evil
dence throughout was damaging to
Building Inspector Williams.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
RUSSIA'S PROCLAMATION
CALLING VOLUNTEERS
Cites the TreaChery of Japans Promises Venge-
anCe and Prompt ChaStiSement for
Provoking the War

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1s.-The
official proclamation Of war was issued
today in which the government says
that eight days have elapsed since all
Russia was shaken with profound in
dignation against an enemy who sud
denly broke off negotiations and by a
treacherous attack endeavored to OBJ
tain easy success in a war long since
decided upon.
The Russian nation with natural i'm
patience desires prompt vengence and
awaits feverishly news from the far
east The unity and strength of the
Russian people leave no doubt that
Japan will receive the chastisement de-
served for her treachery when pro-
loved sovereign had decided to main
tain peace
The conditions under which the hos
tilities are being carried on compel us
to wait with patience news of the sue
cess of our troops which can not occur
the Russian army.
The distance of the territory and de-
sire of the emperor to maintain peace
made it an impossibility for more COM
plete and earlier preparations for war,
Much time is now necessary in or
der to strike at Japan but it is worthy
of might and diligency of Russia to
spoil as much as possible the shedding
of the blood of her children to inflict
a just chastisement upon nation which
provoked the struggle.
The Russians must await the event
in patience being sure our army will
avenge the provocation hundred fold.
Operations on land must be expected
for some time and we can not obtain
definite news from the site of war.
1t closes with the declaration that all
true news will be Immediately given
when received by the general staff.
Today it is announced the war office is
willing TO accept volunteers under
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
CIVIL SERVICE
IN The WAY
F. B. McCracken of POcatellO not
EligabIe for P. 0.
Inspector

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Fred b.
McCracken, assistant postmaster at
Pocatello, was recommended by citi-
zens of that place for the position of
postoffice inspector to Senator Hepburn
who presented the matter to the post
office department with his favorable
endorsement. Inasmuch as the posi-
ton Mr.. McCracken now holds is an
accepted place requiring no eXamina-
ton, the department contends that he
is not eligible for non-competitive eX-
animation to a classified position such
as postoffice inspector. An almost sim
liar rule is held to prevent the appoint
postmaster at Blackfoot, who is also
an applicant for the same position.
Congressman French has introduced
in the house the Hepburn bill appro-
priating $4,000 for an investigation of
the Kootenai valley.
Mr. w. B, Sans, who for seven
years has been Senator Heyburn's
stenographer in his law office at Wal
lace, Idaho, has accepted a similar po-
sition with him in Washington. Mr.
Addison T. Smith continues as private
as clerk of the committee on manu-
facturers, of which the senator is
chairman.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
WHEAT ON
THE RISE
Nearly Touches the Dollar Mark
on the Chicago Board
of Trade

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO. Feb. 1s.-May wheat
closed at 999sc today having reached
the high point of the season. Corn
closed at $3.50. All the grain pits
were active today and this was one
of the most strenuous days that the
Chicago board of trade has seen in
years. Prices fluctuated both ways
during the excitement but the war
news received this morning indicated
that the bulls" would gain the day
and force the market up. The bulls"
wer confident of forcing the price to
one dollar but the bears made an un-
successful effort to hold 1t below the
csc point. 1t is expected that wheat
will open tomorrow at one dollar.
Farmers are receiving the highest
price for cash wheat that has been
paid In years. Number two, Red, Win
ter, is quoted on the board today al
$1.05, The demand here for milling
grain is strong.
Pork worked itself back today and
made plunge going as high as 1917
1t touched the low mark of 1895 bu;
finally rallied and finally closed al
1915.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
TROOPS ARE
P|LLAC|NC
Russians at Port Arthur Are Out
of Dicipline and Are com.
hitting DepredatiOns

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
LONDON, Feb. 1S.-A telegram re-
ceived by Baron Hayashi, today. from
Chez Foo reports serious outrages on
the Japanese by Russian soldiers at
Port Arthur. 1t says that refugees ar
irving at Chez Foo reported they We're
refused food and water and exception
was not even made in the case of sick
women and children. The soldiers
robbed them of all their luggage
The refugees say that the soldiers
are completely out of discipline and
there is wholesale pillaging. The Of
ficers in some cases supplied the shop
keepers with arms TO keep the soldiers
at bay.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18

MURDER OF A WOMAN
Notorious Queen of Russian Convicts
Dies From Fractured Skull

Special Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17.-Mrs.
Mary Sanborn, known as Russian May.
notorious as the queen of a gang of
Russian conVicts who escaped from
the Island of Sagahalien, in a small
boat and were picked up when almost
dead from exhaustion and brought to
Frisco where they committed a num-
ber of sensational crimes for which one
was hanged, others sent to the peni-
tentiary was found dying this morn
ing on the door steps of a lodging
house where she was employed as
housekeeper. Her skull was fractured
and she died soon after, before dying
she said, Charlie did it,"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
WATER LINES
To ORGANIZE
All Fresh Water Lines in Ameri.
can Will Combine to Control
Rates and Traffic
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
DETROIT. Mich, Feb. 1s.--At a
meeting held in Detroit toay the or
ganization of the International Water
Route Passenger association, which
was discussed at a conference in Buff
falo several weeks ago, was completed.
the fresh water lines of America which
is given 10 the railroad lines. This in
wolves an organization equipped to is
sue rate sheets, supply information to
all connecting interests, and protect
the interests of all the lake and river
lines in the United States and Canada
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
HANNA'S EMPTY CHAIR STILL
CASTS A GLOOM ON THE SENATE
Little Business Will Be Done Till After the
Funeral. House Takes Up the
Fortification Appropriation

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The SEN
ate had few present when 1t opened
today The gloomy appearance of the
senators was increased by the black
draped chair formerly occupied by
Hanna. The crepe will remain until
after the funeral.
A resolution was agreed to directing
Cortelyou to investigate what damage
had been sustained by the Walse Island
Packing company from the recent
Alaskan boundary decision.
The house fertilization appropriation
bill carrying seven million was consid-
cred in the committee of the whole.
Littauer explained it's provisions. He
said sea coast fortifications, a larger
navy and a larger army are the guar
antee of national peace and power
abroad.
The president sent to the senate the
nominations OF William Davis of Ohio
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
CITIZENS OF CLEVELAND
MEET HANNA FUNERAL TRAIN
Ceremonies Showing the Respect for the Late
Senator Whose Body Lies in
State there Today

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1S.--The Hanna
funeral train reached here at 11:15
'iiIs morning. A great crowd had been
sdthered for hours and rigid police
Hhes established. In the rear of the
pdih was an observation car through
"hich the casket could be seen sur
rounded by hugh banks of flowers.
AS soon as the train stopped, the
members of the party alighted. Mrs.
mama was scorted by her son. There
was some delay in removing the cas-
net to the hearse. The spectators
waited in complete silence with barred
Heaus although the weather was Bit
terly cold.
platoon of mounted police pre-
seueo the hearse. For a distance of
"' miles from the station to the pub
-le square the street was crowded al
-'OS' 10 the curbs and as the hearse.
surrounded by members of the troop Of
famous black horse organization
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
F|NLANDERS
WILL MUT|NY
If Russia Attempts to Send Them
As COnScriptS to the War
Trouble Will Follow

Especial Telegram to Evening TelIer.)
HELSINGFORD, Feb. 1S.-A strong
anti Russian feeling exists throughout
Finland. Under the present. arrange
ments with Russia the Finnish con-
cripts can not be sent outside of Fin
land but as the old Finnish army or
ganization was recently abolished and
the Russian system introduced it is
feared that all Finnish troops
will be sent to the far east, despite of
Russian promises to the contrary.
Riots and mutinies will probably fol-
low such an order. Such disturbances
would give Russia an excuse for abol-
ishing the last vestiges of Finnish
autonomy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
WHAT DOES
THIS MEAN
Orders Made to Hold Three Reg.
iments of Regulars in Read.
mess to 60 to Far East

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.l
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1s.--An or
der has been received at the Preside
according to rumor to hold the tenth
and twenty eighth infantry and the
fourth cavalry in readiness for trans
portation to the far east Following the
alleged receipt of the order the privi-
lege of visitors at the Presidio was re-
stricted as the regiments affected by
the order to prepare for movement to
the far east have only recently re-
turned from the Philippines. The pre-
sumption is that preparations for even
Qualities in the Russo-Japanese war
are being made.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
RUSSIA'S REPLY READY
viii Acquiesce in Hays Note With a
Reservation Covering Manehuria

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, Feb. 1S.-A dispatch from
st. Petersburg says the Russian reply
to Hays note is nearly ready and will
be acquiesced in with q reservation
covering Manchuria and the region
leased by the Russians or covered by
the Chinese & Eeastern Railway. The
reply will ASSERT hat Russia will at
tempt to prevent disorder and work
for the preservation of China's integ-
rity. 1t says. however, the trans ST.
berian railway must be protected. The
government desires this point to be
clear, explicitly and unequivocal
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18

passed the spectators removed their
hats. In the front of the chamber or
commerce the Cleveland battalion OF
engineers chosen to guard the oody
throughout the day stood at attention.
The hig hall of the chamber where
the bier was placed was draped IN
solid black and the doors were thrown
omen after the guard formed lines in
side and the signal was given for the
thousands to pass and view the dead
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Jenkins to wrestIe Lundin
Especial Telegram to Evening Teiler.)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, Feb 1S.-Tom Jenkins
and Hjalmar Lundin, the Ewedish
champion wrestler, have completed
their work of preparation and are in
readiness for the mixed style wrestling
bout in which they are to engage to-
night in Prospect Hall, Brooklyn. It
will be the firstt ime the two have
met on the mat and considerable In
terest is manifested in the result
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
ICE GORGE
TO Be BROKEN
pstroIeum Pools Will Be Made
and Fires Started to Move
The Ice

,srecial Telegram to Evening Tellero
vu.KESBARRE, Feb. 1S.-Car loads
,otroIeum will be fired on the great
~, roroa at Kipps Run this afternoon
in an effort to melt or move the gorge
,rnicb is thirty miles long and from
.r,ortv 10 fifty feet high in the Sus-
ouehanna river.
large pools of oil will be formed in
which will be placed railway ties and
scores of fires will be started. The
,ouns now threatened by destruction
- the gorge continues are sending
bpndreds of men to assist in the work.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
DARTMOUTH
COLLEGE FIRE
Old DOrmitOry Building Burned.
Built In i76S, Oldest Hall
In America

Special Telegram TO Evening Teller.)
HANOVER, N. H., Feb. ls.Fire this
morning destroyed the old Dartmouth
college dormitory building which was
the first one built for famous institu-
tion.
The building was built in 1853 and Is
the oldest college hall I'm America. The
students were in chapel when alarmed
and rushed out and formed bucket
brigade and assisted in saving the ad-
joining buildings. The buildings viii
be rebuilt at once on the original lines.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
opposed to the Biscuit Trust

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 1S.-The inde-
nsndent cracker and biscuit manufac-
tprers of the United States, composed
of those who are opposed to the trust
and numbering fully 100, assembled in
conference today at the Piedmont hotel
and will remain in session several days.
The purpose of the meeting is to con-
slider plans for getting closer together
for mutual protection.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
TRAMPS START
A Gas FIRE
Fight over Sleeping Quarters
Starts an Explosion
that Burns Fatally

BRIDGEPORT, Feb. 1S.--A crowd of
tramps sleeping in warm spot close
to tn crystal glass works furnace this
morning engaged in a fight in which
big gas pipe was broken. An explo-
sion followed and five were seriously
and three fatally burned. The building
caught fire but was extinguished with
small damage.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
NEW NAVAL COMMANDER
Stark Who Was Caught Mapping at
Port Arthur Will be Retired

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1s.-vice
Admiral Makaroff has departed for
Port Arthur to succeed Admiral Stark
He received an ovation when he start
ed. No request for foreign military
attaches to join Russian troops has yet
been granted.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Fifty Degrees Below Zero

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
BERLIN. Feb. ls.-The Fl -'-E~~-
Zeitung reports the tenn
throughout Siberia in the neighborhood
of fifty degrees below zero. The trav-
cling troops are suffering severely, and
large number have frozen to death.
The supply trains have broken down
the bridges and the eastern end is
without rations.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18

to be consul at Martinique. John Jew
ell of Illinois to be consul at Alexan-
dretta Turkey; Cameron Forbes to be
a member of the Philippine commits
sion.
The committee on commerce today
authorized favorable report on the
nomination of w. d. Crum. negro, as
s c.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Federal Offices to be Closed

Especial Telegram 10 Evening Ieher3
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-The pres
ident today issued the following exec
utive order:
LAS a mark of respect to the mem
orv of Hon. Marcus Hanna, the late
senator of Ohio, it is hereby ordered
that all federal Offices in Ohio, be
closed during the funeral tomorrow
February 10. ROoSEF l.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
ICE BLOCKADE
IN new YORK
HarbOr Shut in and Big Ocean
going Steamers Unable TO
Clear on Schedule

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-The harbor
today is suffering one of the worst ice
blockades for years. The ferries are
stopped and many big liners are un-
able to clear on schedule time. Nine
teen schooners are frozen in off Liberty
Island.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
More Killed at Chemulpo

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
patch from Toxic says that seventeen
Russian officers and 4Ss men were
either killed or drowned in the fight at
Chemulpo when the Variag and Kor-
eitz were sunk.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
Pray for Russia's Success

Especial Telegram to Evening TeIler)
BELGRADE. Feb lS.--Special serv-
ices We're held in the cathedral today
at which prayers We're offered for Rus
sia's success in the orient The king
was unable to attend but was repre-
sented by the crown prince and his
cabinet.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18
TO ATTACK PORT ARTHUR
Japanese Make a New War Base Near
the Russian Stronghold

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ROME, Feb. 1s.--The Russian en-
bassy here Is authority for the state
lished a base of supplies at Elliot
Islands, off the coast of Liao Tung
peninsula, seventy-five miles from
Port Arthur. 1t tends to show that
Japan is preparing a great joint at
tack for the reduction of Port Arthur.
s400 Piano Free. North Star d Blue
Front.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-18

forty years of age and with military
training.
The Washington times., 1904-09-13

chemists on their tour OF the United
States. which includes visit TO St
Louis, Niagara Falls, and Boston.
A German Chemist.
A German visitor OF roninence Is Dr..
]. Erdmann. Of Berlin, professor OF
chemistry at the University Of Berlin;
also Dr. Uohlau, professor Of the chem
istry Of dye stuffs in the Technical In
stitute of Dresden.
Henry Zilz, another delegate, is the
representative of a chemical manufac-
tory In Germany. said 70 be the largest
In the world. The factory employs 30
graduated chemists. many Of them
drawing princely salaries. Thomas Ly-
ner. another visitor is at the head Of the
Alkali Mandatory OF England.
Altogether this party numbers 10, Of
whom about thirty are women.
The Washington times., 1904-09-13
Of Washtngons Says
Sept z, 2so4.
WASHINGTON. ., c..
wAsHIEcToH-BAITIHoRE.

Publishers Washington Tines,
Washington, C..
Bears rs-
We beg to extend lions
increase ndur1ru
Which
The splendid advertising in YOUR
F@S0' % @m@0Ver worthy Of n
prestige unar.
F@1"eS 0fTered Washington
With best continu
truly, ~
The Washington times., 1904-09-13
NO APPEAL YET
FROM KING OF PUK
State Department Has No Word From
American Who Threatens Ger
many With Force.

Acting Secretary Adee has not yet
received the appeal reported 10 have
been sent by John SchnelIing. the Amer
lean missionary on the Isla~l OF Puk.
In the Caroline group.
His ownership Of the island is Ques-
toned by the Germans.
Dispatches from San Francisco an
nCunce that the Germans are threatening
TO expeI SChnelling.
He is virtually king Of the Island Of
Puk. and has gained a fortune by col
lecting revenue on the cOpra yielded by
his little kingdom. The California dis
patches announce Something's appeal
to the State Department.
Germany has ordered Schnelling to
leave the island. He has refused To do
so. and says he will resist invasion with
an armed force
Schnelling alleges the Germans are
anxious 10 get a monopoly Of the cOpra
trade In the Caroline group and are
having trouble all over the island with
the natives.
The Washington times., 1904-09-13
WILL BOIL WATER
FOR THE SCHOOLS
Board of Education Takes
Necessary Action.
COMMISSIONERS SECOND IT
Board Provides $1,000 to Buy Gas
Stoves and Filters for Each Build
ing in District.
COMMISSIONERS SECOND IT

All Potomac water Intended for drink
ing purposes IN the District public
schools, which begin their sessions next
Monday will Se boiled and filtered until
the danger Of typhoid fever epidemic
In Washington has vanished.
The Board OF Education, IN its initial
meeting Of the season last night, recon-
nended that such ~ procedure be fol-
lowed, and District Commissioner West
today supplied the means for the plan
By calling on the Comptroller OF the
Treasury for the sum OF y 900 from the
emergency fund to be used IT. purchas-
ing for the 120 public schools gas stoves
and filters.
In each school a gas stove and a five
gallon filter will be installed ready for
operation by next Monday morning,
when the $1,000 school children Of the
city and District walk IN and take their
seats in the schoolro0ms.
Carried Out Quickly.
This plan for the protection OF the
young people Of Washington has been
decided on and practically carried out
since Saturday last.
On that day the attention of the Su-
perintendent Of Schools, A. T. Stuart,
was called by The Times 20 the need OF
some such protection for the children
After thinking the matter over, the Su-
perinteHdent announced to The Times
that the matter would be fully dis
CuSstu dl tie LiccLlle VI tic A9uul u "a
Education, which took place last night
The result was the favorable recon-
mendatiOn of the board. and the prompt
action Of Commissioner West today
The 81 200 necessary for the project
will be obtained from the emergency
fund. as the school funds would not be
ample for It,
Last night. after the board had dis
posed satisfactorily of the water prob
lem announcement was made OF the
appointment OF Miss Elizabeth v
Brown to the position of primary su-
pervisor of the schools, as successor TO
the late Miss Denny.
The Washington times., 1904-09-13
MUST NOW
FACE THE GRAND JURY
Notorious Negro Burglar Falls Into Hands of Police, anc
Confesses His Crimes-Paid Frequent Calls.

One Of the boldest daylight burglars
that the local police ever had to do with
was taken into custody by Policeman
Green. Of the Fourth precinct. and De-
tectives Peck and Pratt yesterday.
His name is George Danridge. He is a
negro, twenty-three years old. and ne
pleads guilty TO every allegation made
against him by the police.
in the Police Court today ne was ar
raigned on three separate charges Of
HOUSEKEEPING in the day. entered a
plea Of guilty in each case, and was
neld under $1,000 bond for the action of
the grand jury by Judge Mills.
Thus far the police have recovered
about $50 worth of the loot which Dan
ridge took from three houses In differ
ent sections of the city.
From Charles +. Harris residence, oil
c Street northeast. Danridge admits
that he stole a gold watch. a suit OF
clothes, q ring. mirror, and a pair OF
shoes, having an aggregate value Of $50.
Changes His Clothes.
At the home of Mrs. c. NJ. Mans
field. Danridge did the disrobing act
and went away with a new suit on his
hack. leaving his old one in the room
which he robbed He also stole Won
ans Christian Temperance Union badge.