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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
THREE PERSONS KILLED
BY 4 PASSENGER TRAIN
Were Returning from Church and
Took a Short Cut Along a
Railroad Track.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, April 17.-George
Clauser, aged forty years; Edith NJ. Metz
ler aged fifteen, and Stella Knaus, aged
seventeen. were struck and instantly killed
by a Reading Railroad passenger train near
their home near Macungie late last night.
Miss Metzler's sister Annie saved her life
by jumping aside.
The party had attended a church service
in Macungie and was taking the short cut
home by walking on the railroad track. The
noise of passing freight train prevented
them hearing the approaching passenger
train
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
JAPANESE TRANSPORTS
SAID To Be CONVEYING
BIG FORCE TO WN-KOW
Torpedo Attack of Last Wednes-
day Said to Have Been Cover
for Landing Movement.
LOSS OF SHIP REPORTED
Japanese Torpedo Boat Said to
Have Struck Her Own Mine
Russians Near Sung jim.

PORT ARTHUR, April 17.-Rumors
are current here that twenty Japa-
nese transports conveying troops
have been sighted steaming in the
direction of Yin-kOw. The rumOrs
cannot be confirmed. The Russians
impatiently await japanese land
ing.
Viceroy AIexief has hOisted his
flag on the battleship SevastOpO1.
ST. PETERSBURG, April ia dis
patch from Port Arthur says several
eyexyitnesses assert sthat Japanese
cruiser was lost outside Port Arthur
on April IL by striking one of its own
floating mines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
SOURIS RIVER FLOOD
SWEEPS AWAY BRIDGES

WINNIPEG, Man, April 1.-THE Souris
river at Oxbow, n. w. T., is again rising
and the government bridge leading into
the extensive Bow district has been car
ried away, cutting off all communication.
The water is the highest ever known at
Oxbow. AT Saskatoon another span of the
railway bridge has been carried out.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-08
Confessions of a Priest.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox of Wake, Ark. /,
writes: "For IL years suffered
from Yellow Jaundice. 1 consulted a
number of physicians and tried all
sorts of medicines but got no relief.
Then [ began the use of Electric Bit
ters and feel that / am now cured of
disease that had me in its grasp for
twelve years. - If you want reli-
able medicine for liver and kidney
trouble, stomach disorder or general
debility, get Electric Bitters. It's
guaranteed by all druggists. Only
SOC.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-08

= Kennith Goblin, Edward
Gobin' Dean Lodge, orie Lodge, Cor :.
a. oon Lodge, Bertha Sheperd. zilla
Sheperd, Made Stephen. Laura Root
teacher. ''''ar'
Onaries Olsen is gathering his Sec
ond crop of straw berries for tbis coo
son. They are almost as nice as the
first. o 30 'no
johnson Brothers, from Boise val
iey' were over last week attending the
meetings OF the Mann creek Bantist
church. johnson Brothers are pbo-
tographers and make specially Of
outdoor work and had number of
fine views with them. They are taxi
ing pictures through this neighbor-
hood and on Mann creek.
Ben Ashley and wife and Miss Hat
tie Vassar we're over on Mann creel,
Sunday visiting with Frank Lund and
wife.
A. q. Lodge went to the mountains
tuesday to get set of derrick tim
bers.
Albert Root is quite sick with an
attack of bilious fever.
Joseph Muir was doing business in
Weiser the first of this week.
Miss Hattie Vassar went to Cald-
we'll Thursday night to visit her par
ents few days. She will take in the
Canyon county fair while there.
Miss lone Sheperd spent Sunday
with her father and sisters.
James Stephens and wife visited
with Mrs. Stephens uncle ard aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb on Weiser fiat on
Thursday.
Vernie Shelf and wife, who have
been living out at the stone quarry on
Cove creek this summer, moved to
town Thursday for the winter
Miss Ethel Cooper who has been
staying with Mrs. Muir some weeks,
returned to her home on Mann creek
Sunday.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-08
News Of Our NeighbOrS
West Welser Valley.

West WeIser Valley.
". and Mrs. Hindman's little
.nabter is much improved at this
sriting.
l Mira G. Ross is seriously ill with
potted fever
Mrs, Galena Ward, who has been
,ite sick, is much improved in
ealth.
Mrs Frank Smith is very low and
\ many friends wish her a speedy
Coyery.
8 A. Swauger has just finished
scking his prune crop. He shipped
20 carloads of the finest Italian
,uues that we're raised in the west.
Mrs Watson expects to leave in a
ort time to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Taylor, of American Falls.
Everyone is putting up the third
IN Of hay now and all are hoping
good weather.
Miss Della Shaw is again able to be
among her many friends after a
NO and serious illness.
A. 7. Brown was quite seriously
IF in a runaway which occurred on
ednesday afternoon. His many
ends wish him speedy recovery.
Ellsworth Thomas is also among the
,k
Harvey Dickey has returned home
Ter delightful visit with his
other, Ed. Dickey, who is attend
college in Michigan. He also
lifted in Chicago before returning
me-
John Yardley is staying with his
ter, Mrs. w. Grimmett, and is laid
with broken limb, as the result
the wagon going over an embank-
int while coming from the noun
ms.
Mrs. Mccullough and son John
Fe returned home after visiting in
thburg.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-08
East Weiser Valley.

ne Mann creek Baptist church
q Three days meeting last week,
inning Friday aud closing Sunday,
isey being bsptised on Sunday.
Oio fashioned basket dinner was
~ ~ two o'clock aud services
asaln IN the afternoon At three
S's Jackson u Crystal was oyer
v b9d ge's on business Monday
nli week.
yn'e Shelf made q business tIJp
''ser tbis gaek,
bppef, who bas been visiting
''f lp Pennsylgaple for some
NA' foipgped home,
4 N l'Qoi came homo from Fea
'''ng Saturday phege M ha'
W ll,p paai good helplag hlll
/ H'4 'ip Paliep selllel bpgseg
'qslng D tbe llai ~ neewe u
" FleHsaui Ylop fohool pisi
'le nelilsl RAeepi ~ le'el
Nl month M HeplewAol
A''aep fplas alaasp pfWpl
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-08
Improved farm for SAX.

$40 acre farm for sale on Mann
Greek, Washington county, Idaho,
with old established water rights, all
enclosed with good wire fences. Has
6 acres winter apple trees, 6 acres OF
peach, pear prune and plum trees
80 acres in alfalfa; 20 acres native
hay; 70 acres plowed lands, balance
pasture and feed grounds, all under
ditch except % acres. 2-story, s.
room house, barn, wagon shed and
granary.
Will sell all or 100 acres with
water right for $40 per acre. Write
or enquire of Charles A. Woodland,
administrator, or Lot l.. Feltham, his
attorney, Weiser Idaho. loft.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-08
biidvaIe.

Mrs G. S. Keithley is quite sick
ID erysipelas and lagrippe.
The Farmers Thresher 90. have
It about finished up the threshing
this valley. They have few days
eshing alfalfa seed and then they
Sc for this season.
\. L. Deaton & 90. are making
be improvements on their store.
by have put rustic on the outside;
in new glass front, and are
lding large cold storage room.
,. E. Sweeny & Go. are doing a
ID business since their arrival in
dyale.
Several of our ranchers have been
bling lumber for the new church.
v. L. Smith of Salubria, is visit
in our valley today.
Jacob Alder and wife have q new
BY at their house.
Ed. Kilborn is hauling posts from
burke mountains to fence his
ice with.
Dan Keithley is preparing to go to
fair at st. Louis.
The school at Mt. Pleasant is pro-
sslng nicely under the efficient
pagement of w. 1. Macintosh.
levi Keithley has seven teams
ping lumber from his mill this
X. He expects to establish lum-
yard in Shoe Peg.
rank Potter is preparing to build
ew house this fall. He is having
lumber hauled this week.
L. Deaton & Co. got a lot Of
goods today.
walter Keithley is building a cold
rage cellar.
A. Stewart was hauling lumber
N The Hopper sawmill on Big creek
'srday and reports the roads awful
gh.
lan McRoberts and Geo. Macomt
ior Minadoka last week, where
expect to work this winter.
Dated October 8.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-10-08
For Sale.

Sixty choice residence lots in East
Weiser 50x15S feet, 500 to Sloo
each. "A. F. Hitt. lzti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

(s) Who is Tennessee's secretary of state? (D What are the requirements for an in suranee company, either life or fire, to do business in Tennessee, and from whom can I get copy of Tennessee insurance laws? f5) Is the Federal Bankers of Amer lea a life insurance company of St. Louis, licensed to do business In Tennesseee? (6) Who is author of the lines beginning; Not the kings crown nor the deputed
 sword
 The marshars truncheon nor the judges
 robe?'
 A.-Natural law. @ Miss Mary skef- fington. (3) John W. Morton. (D Write to Reau E. Folk, Nashville. C0 No. (6 Shakespeare, in Measure for Measure"
 J. M. S-We know nothing of gold in- dicators. Can tell you nothing of the value of New Jersey cent without know ing the date You can get coin price list at a bookstore.
 O. C.-we cannot help trace people whose names are not given.
 W. F. Ills 1t contrary to law to ap- point more than one guardian for a minor? If not, how many can be appoint ed?
 Alt is not. The court may use it's discretion.
 c E. McE.-Please tell me where teachers in the public schools get their authority for teaching children to say "er'' for "a" and "ther' for ''they?'
 A-why not ask one of the teachers?
 Reader When will the next election of President occur?
 A-November 8. 1904 Your dimes are worth ten cents apiece. As English coine have no value in this country we don't think you can buy book about them
 Subseriber.-Your trade dollar is worth its value as silver, something like forty cents.
 E. S. B.-The half dollar of 1886, not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06
Extremes.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 How did you catch eold?" asked the souhrette.
 Sudden change in temperature" wheezed Sig. Psucks. the eminent trage- dian. Don't you remember we were roasted where we played the day before yesterday. and struck a frost here last night?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

F. E. Mec.-Where do apply for pat ent, and how long does 1t remain in force2
 A. To the commissioner of patents. Washington. Seventeen years. Answers to your other questions would be useless without full data to go on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

tleIan, and what statistics does he keeps
 A. Mr. Haeh will doubtless be pleased to send them to you. If asked. ?. There Is no such book printed 3 There are sta tisticians in every department of the gov ernment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

A. W.-What are the Latin nations? @ Who is Stephen Foster. and what are some of his writings? (3) Are the words much, many, any and some used as singular nouns? What number is the verb that follows? (D What is a trunk line, as applied to a railroad? (5) How old is President Roosevelt's oldest son, and at what Institution Is he being edu- cated? (6) What is meant by tonnage, as applied to vessel?
 A.-The name is applied to South Amer ican republics. @ Stephen c. Foster was the writer of number of popular south ern dialect songs. (8) The words much and many are used as singular nouns; any and some may be pronouns. The verb agrees with its subject, whether sin gular or plural. (D Lines doing a through business between important ter mini are so designated. Q0 Sixteen to eighteen; Groton academy. Groton. Mass. (6) The weight of freight it can carry. W A. W.-Tell me something of the present life of the Empress Eugenie? @ Is Carlotta the widow of Maximillian, living? (s) How is Riviera pronounced?
 A.-Empress Eugenie resides at Farm borough Hall, Farnborough Hants, Eng land. She is now IS years old. CD We have no data. (3) As if spelled re-ve-air, with accent on last syllable.
 Democritus.-To what law did Rodgers allude when he wrote:
 "The very law that molds a tear,
 And bids if tricxle from it's source:
 That law preserves the earth sphere And guides the planets in their course?"
 @ Who is the Tennessee state librarian?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

States? Russia? Japan? 6) Where Is Port Arthur?
 A.-The answer is that they can cross it. @ Yes. (s) The Virginia. (D At last report. all classes. United States. s2o, Russia 45s. Japan 1si 05) At the southern extremity of Manehuria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

Tennessee where young man can work his way through college? (D How far is it from Montgomery, Ala, to Chicago?
 A.-Japan objected to the occupation of Manehuria by Russia. @ See answer to Inquirer, above. (s) There is not. (D some twelve hundred miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06
MAM!:sM5z4sEat!zzEss M5zsEt Et!zEs

VIII Cure the Following Symptoms: Pains in the side, back. under the shoui- derblade smothering sensations. palpita- tion of the heart. a tired feeling in the morning. a poor appetite. coated tongue. blotches and pimples. 30 days treatment 25c. All druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

A. II. P.-Do Catholics have to have a license to marry In Missouri?
 A. Yes. The law is the same for every body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

Tanner-where can get a paper de- voted to electrical matters?
 A.-At a news stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

b w.-A11 the addresses you ask have been printed within a week or two. Let ters addressed to either of them are open ed by secretaries. and vii get no further unless you make out pretty strong case for the object you seek to benefit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

Inquirer.-When and where did England get the name John Bull and the United States the name Uncle Sam?
 A-The name John Bull, the collective name of the English nation. was first used in Arbuthnots satire 'sThe History of John Bull" usually published in swift's works. The name Uncle Sam was started as a joke at Troy N. Y, where an army contractor was purchasing pro- visions for the revolutionary army. One of the inspectors was named Samuel Wil- son, and was familiarly known as Uncle Sam. The provisions being purchased for the government, MT. Wilson's endorse ment, U. S., came to be applied to the nation instead of himself.
 D. L. F.-What day of the week was December s, 1870? @ What day of the month was the third Sunday in April 1878? (s) Where was the first church or ganized in America? (DWhere can pro- cure a Rogers manual? (5) Is it neces- sary to have a license to practise law (6) What is the rule of speeling by fig ures?
 A-Thursday. @ Fist. (s) At Salem, Mass, about 16sO. (D If such book Is published a bookstore will get it for you. (5) It is necessary to pass an examina- ton and be admitted to the bar. (6) We know no rule of spelling by figures. If you mean a code of writing, 1t would be as easy to make a new one as to decipher an old one.
 
 F. D. G.-What is the cause of the war between Japan and Russia? @ Who Is IIncla Sam2 l2l Is there a schol in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

lettered and with edge milled. is worth SIPS. No premium on the others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

ennui, rendezvous. depot and eelat angli- cized words?
 Alt is not. Rendezvous, depot and eclat are anglieized words.
 Le Grange Can you tell me the best time to repaint house? Some tell me spring, others fall
 Ave cannot understand why there should be any difference.
 B. A C.-what railroad system in the United States has the greatest mileage @ How many miles does the Southern control?
 A.-The Chicago and Northwestern with 9O39 miles, @ 7s9 miles.
 B. H.-what is the present address of Judge Reagan, author of the anti-pool- ing clause in the interstate commerce act?
 A.-Palestine, Texas. 1er's address?
 A.-26 Broadway. New York.
 E. w. We are unaDle to pIeseiNe ao- dresses of inquirers in this column.
 R. II. MI have a California gold half dollar; what company will redeem it?
 A.-Anybody will accept it as a half dollar, probably.
 D. M. Z.-Why is 1t that no one can cross the Dead Sea? @ Will the United States remain neutral in the Russo-Jap- anese war? What is the largest battle ship owned by the United States? (D How many battleships has the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.


 This column is open to readers of The Age-Herald. Anyone desiring informa- ton should address eouestions An swered." care The Age-Herald.
 Inquirer.-Please state comparative strength of Chinese and Japanese naval forces engaged in the battle of Wei Hai Wei. with a description of the Chinese vessels. Was the Chinese equipment up to a first-class standard of that day?
 You may find an answer to your in- ouiry by consulting files of newspaper at that date. The Chinese navy is very far, indeed, from being of the first class, being close to the foot of nations.
 J. A F-How long does one need to be in peaceable possession of real estate to have a right to ownership? @ Where can I get a small bolt to make four?
 A.-ordinarily twenty years, but there are exceptions which only lawyer can advise about C2) Business addresses are barred in this column Inquire at a flour or grist mill.
 E F.-The man does not live who can answer your numerous inquiries about what will occur at the worlds fair, nor whether there will be any worlds fair at San Francisco. The price of admission will probably be 50 cents. The distance from St. Louis to San Francisco is about 22O0 miles. There are variety of routes. New Orleans is about 800 miles from St. Louis.
 R. L-what is the population of Japan. Russia. England and Great Britain? What Is the size of their standing armies and the rank of their navies?
 A.-Japan has a population of 44,o00,oOO; Russia. 129, GOO GOO: England. S2, 525, 900; Great Britain, s97,ooo,0Oo. The war total of the Russian land force is 5,259, ,7S5 men; that of Great Britain is 91o,S79, exclusive of British India which has war strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

This column Is open to readers of The Age-Herald. Anyone desiring informa- ton should address .Questions Anz swered," care The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

Az. A.-will the Indians get deeds for their lands and become citizens of the United States If Oklahoma is admitted to statehood?
 A Her admission to statehood will have no effect in either case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

H. H-Where can l obtain information regarding culture of the peean2
 A.-Write Agricultural Department, at Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

F. D. G.-What is the cause of the war between Japan and Russia? @ Who is Uncle Sam? (3) Is there schol in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

J. z.-Where can I get copies of ex-Con- gressman Hach's speeches? Where can I get book giving the duties of all public officers? 8. Is there a government statis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

Bertis.-When would a child born De cember % 1902, be two months old? : What counties near St Louis have public land open to settlement2.
 A March 1. 1903. ?. Better ask the land office at Springfield. Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

observer.-Is the chirography and pro nunciation of foreign words changed, necessarily, before they are considered anglieized, after being adopted by Eng fish speaking people? Are the words ennui, rendezvous. depot and eclat angli- cized words?
 Alt is not. Rendezvous, depot and eclat are anglicized words.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06
Easter Ties.

AAOU~1 \ xSOs
 The dainty neckwear has come forth.
 A beautiful thing in white imported embroidered null jabot with stock complete. something very new, special, at Sl.25.
 Also the same effect in dainty Collar and Cuff sets, at per set, 75c.
 New heavy Linen Embroid- cred Collar and Cuff sets with the new wide Cuff in Van Dyke effect, special at, per set, Sl.
 A manufacturers sample line of choice stocks, some hand made, others in the tailor made effects, also some in Ecru and black, Venice Lace Stocks, special. at 85c.
 Pretty Bulgarian Top Col lars, at 25c.
 Dainty lace beaded stocks combined with narrow faggot stitched folds of soft silk, at soc.
 New Linen Bulgarian Elm broideaed Stocks, hand made, at Sl.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

of 42O.9S1 men. In navies. Great Britain comes first. Russia about fourth. and Ja- pan perhaps about sixth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

40 CENTS Seersucker Petticoats, ruffles and deep founce, washable fast colors.
 10 CENTS for choice of a very extensive line of laces and Cambric edges Worth double.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

NJ. G.-what Is the population of Great Bend, Kans.
 A. 2470.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06
;dinS At Less Than Half Price.

7H GENTS New lot of Al Cambric Edges, up to inches wde-Bargain Table.
 s3 CENTS Full sweep, fine Muslin white Petit coat ruffled and lace trimmed, 42 to 45-inch length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

c. E. K.-I read In this column that a square foot and a foot square are the same. Some of the boys in our school dis pute It. Will you explain?
 A. They are the same to the extent that each contains IA square inches. There is a difference, however. for a square foot may be of any shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

M. E. Y.-Which has the most railroads, Chicago or St Louis? ?. Who was the inventor of scales.
 A. A. Chicago has a greater number of railroads entering it. ?. A system of weights and measures was invented by Phydon. "tyrant of Argos" about B. c. S95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-06

J. M. s.-we know nothing of gold in- dicators Can tell you nothing of the value of New Jersey cent without know ing the date. You can get coin price list at a bookstore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-04
CAMP HARDEE WILL
 RESCIND ACTION
WILL PROBABLY VOTE NOT TO APPROP.. LATE $500 FOR MONU- MENT FUND WHICH WAS VOTED AT REGENT MEETING.

Camp Hardee United Confederate vete- rans yesterday afternoon failed to take action on tho motion made at the last meeting u les.iie the action taken re- c.ntiy to app priate $500 to the erection of a Confederate monument. It is thought the camp will rescind it's action and that the money will net be appropriated.
 The motion to reseind was to have come up at this meeting, but an effort wns made tc postpone 1t until the first meeting in November. he motion to that effect was Put and carried, two to one.
 Commander Abernathy urged yesterday that every member of the camp place his war record on the book which Is kept for that reason by the camp. He urged it because, as he stated, in the future comrades would like to refer to it, and also some day it might be valuable in future generations. The camp keeps a large book for this purpose, and many of the members of the camp have their records in it.
 Dr. w. D. Cooper the camp surgeon was instructed to call the relief and sick committee together and to call on ''Un- cle" Tom Jeffers. member of the camp who is in a serious condition in his room in the city hall, and to incur any needful bills to give this comrade all the com forts required.
 The camp will move it's headquarters to the Tomlnson building in a few days and the hall will be nicely fitted up. Yesterday afternoon resolutions on the death of Isaac A. Baker and l.. M. Cannon weer read by Chairman Wells of the committee appointed to draft them. and were adopted by the camp. Talks on the virtues of the deceased comrades were made by Chaplain Wells. Genera! Bush and w. R. Houghton.