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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
strike Leaders Oppose Violence.

President Donnelly of the striking
packing house employees OF Chicago,
on Monday sent out a circular urging
the men against violence, as follows:
We must win-because every Amer
lean citizen must have living wages;
must have the very best for the chill
dren; must fight for recognition for
the union. We can win II you stick
by the union; If we obey the union
when 1t says. Modest no person or
property and abide strictly by the
laws Of the country"
or the men injured In Sundays
riot near the stockyards two are in a
critical condition.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
RUSSIANS DRIVEN BACK.
Made Desperate Attack on Mo Tlen
Pass, But Were Repulsed.

WADE Desperate Attack on Mo Tier
Pass, But Were RepuIsed.
General Kuroki reports that two
divisions Of the Russian army made
. desperate assault on Mo Tien pass
NJ dawn on July II. but we're re-
pulsed. The casualties were not
stated.
At 3 o'clock Sunday morning =
heavy fog yelling their movements.
two divisions OF Russians, command
ed by Lieutenant General Keller,
made an assault on the japanese
positions At Mo Tien pass. General
kuroki adds that the Russians as
sailed all the Japanese positions at
Mo Tien pass, and In It's vicinity.
desperately. The Japanese resisted
repulsed the Russians
and pursued them for . considerable
distance westward.
kuroh In his report praises the
valor Of his men.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
Packing Houses Employ Eon-Union
Help.

Quiet is the order of the day among
the striking employees of the South
Omaha packing companies. Few, if
any, of the old men have returned to
work, but the packers have given for
NAL notice to the livestock exchange
that they are prepared to slaughter
1900 cattle and 5000 hogs daily
Strike pickets prevented travelling
men returning from their routes from
entering the yards of the plants I'M
til the chief of police escorted them
personally.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
IN PATH OF FLOOD.
Great Damage Results From Breaking
Of Reservoir.

W q hCSCFVOlT.
With the roar OF Niagara the new
reservoir of the Citizens Water COM
pany at Scottsdaie, Pa, burst at mid
night Sunday, and more than 300, OoO,-
600 gallons of water rushed down the
valley, sweeping all before it and in
undating crops and wrecking build
ings in its path. 1t was discovered
about 8 o'clock that the dam was in
danger Of breaking and messengers
were hastily sent through the valley
to warn the people. Hundreds of lives
were thus saved, for a few hours later
the whole valley was under water.
The damage to the machinery and
reservoir alone will amount to at least
$4,000. When the torrent swept down
upon the valley, buildings were torn.
from their foundations and carried on.
the crest Of the great wave like SO
many washtubs. Crops valued at
thousands of dollars were completely
wiped out. Bridges were carried away
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
Largest Order for Mosquito Netting
Ever Given In United States.

General Davis, encouragement OF
the Panama canal strip has advised
the Panama Canal company that he
wants 100000 yards of wire gauze
to prevent mosquito invasion of the
zone. General Davis says that this
VIII be. perhaps. the largest order for
mosquito netting ever given. Admiral
walker suggests that copper and
brass wire might also be used. For
the hospitals 10000 yards will be
needed. while for screening the
houses along the canal zone $4,000
yards Will be used.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
JAPANESE BLOWN UP
FOUR THOUSAND MEN KILLED
BY EXPLOSION OF MINES.
Had Captured and Occupied a Fort
Near Port Arthur. When Mines
Were Exploded With Horrify-
ing Result.

a Junk with eight Russians and NJ
ty Chinese on board. arrived at Che
loo on Tuesday. FIVE days from Port
Arthur. The Russians refused to
talk. but the Chinese say that on
July IL and ~ the Japanese captured
and occupied with 1000 men one OF
the eastern forts. near Port Arthur.
Before reinforcements arrived the
Russians cut on the 1000 troops in
the fort and exploded mines. which
resulted In the killing OF every Jap
anese soldier there.
The Chinese report also that the
night before they left Port Arthur
Russian torpedo boat sunk a mer-
chant shin near Port Arthur mistak-
Ing her for a Japanese transport.
Many Chinese on board the merchant
man were drowned. but the white
crew OF the steamer and a number of
her Chinese passengers were rescued
by the Russians II this story is true.
the steamer in question probably is
the Hipsang. belonging to the Tndo-
China Navigation company, which
Monday was forty-eight hours over
due from New Chuang. and which
was reported to have struck mine.
The local agents Of the Hipsang say
hey believe the steamer to have been
ost.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
WAS A FAKE.

Reported Massacre of Thirty Thou
sand Japanese Not True.
The imperial headquarters staff at
Toxic officially deny the reportn from
st. Petersburg that the Japanese lost
10000 men in a battle near Port Ar
thur on July 10 or IL. Not . shot
was fired on either date.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
MAY BE TROUBLE AHEAD.
Russia Taking Chances in Stepping
Neutral Vessels.

The news that the Russian volun-
teer steamships Smolensk and st. Pet
ersburg, now cruising in the Red Sea
are stopping ships Of neutral nations
and searching them for contraband Of
war Is causing the liveliest interest in
all circles. Russia has evidently
weighed the question, believes herself
to be within her rights and neither
Tears nor anticipates International
complications. Indeed, some of the
powers may have been sounded BY
Russia on the subject. Nevertheless
foreign opinion is awaited eagerly and
more or less criticism is expected.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
SOME HARD FIGHTING.
Seven Days Engagement Between
Russians and Japanese.

Hard fighting has been going on for
several days in the neighborhood of
Tong Chu, eight miles east of Ia
Fche Kiao, says New Chang dis
patch. 1t is rumored that the Russian
Joss In the engagement was
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-22
Intense Heat in Chicago Causes Sew.
eraI Deaths.

Sunday last was the hottest day
Chicago has experienced in three
years, and three deaths and score OF
prostrations was the result. The max
imum temperature of "a degrees beats
any record in the weather bureau
since 1901. when 1O3 was recorded
There was scarcely any breeze and
the suffering was intense. In the
downtown district the heat was sew.
eral degrees greater than tho oflcial
records show.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
* / / RA.
% O'CLOCK.
BROTHER
SUING
SISTER.

The sult OF James A. King, admins
traitor in the estate of Caroline H. King
against Amelia NJ King, alias hnlsht,
was heard by jury in Judge Johnson >
court today. ,Osn NTH In
Plaintiff sued to recover $3.50 WIN IN
,erest from 1894 IL Is claimed that the
deceased. when her daughter MRS;
Knight wished TO build a house loaiieu
The trial showed that Mrs. Knight ano
the other members OF her famiiy were
not on good terms. .oro ..,,o,
Mrs. Knight claimed that the $Soo given
her by her mother was not loan put
gift The defendant has two prothers'
one OF whom is the administrator. On
the witness stand she declared ner
mother had not one dollars worth OF an
estate when she died.
II was evident from the testimony oi
Mrs Knight that she believed her
brothers were determined TO get the pes'
OF her. She also introduced testimony 10
show that she had been very good 10
her mother. and by working hard as
nsted her financially. Another claim
set up in defence is that the debt Is out
lawed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The suit OF the Utah Nevada Mining
against Joseph r Delamar Tor
$4,000 has been decided against the plain
tin by Judge Morrow in the United States
circuit court at San Francisco, on the
ground that an oral agreement involving
realty is invalid.
AZ the annual dinner OF the Chicago
Alumni association OF Beloit college at
the Grand Pacific hotel. Chicago, Presi-
dent r.. u Eaton has announced that
plans have been prepared and approved
and the contract let for the erection
Of a $50, 900 library.
Fire today destroyed the entire grand
stand and about one-third OF the board
track known as the Vailsburg bicycle
track at Newark. ~. j., which was one
OF the most famous in the country. Henry
Young a member OF the Vailsburg Hose
company. was killed by being crushed un-
der the wreckage.
At a meeting OF the Boston Clearing
House association today 10 was voted TO
admit into membership the United states
sub-treasury az this port, The step was
taken al the request OF the merchants OF
the city and with the sanction OF the
treasury department at washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16

PLANS
Are MADE.

washington, Feb. 16--President Roose-
welt has decided not to go 70 Cleveland
20 attend the funeral OF the late Scsator
Hanna. lie will, however attend the SER
vices at the capitol tomorrow. The presi-
dents decision was reached today after
a conference with II. M Hanna. Ar
rangements for the funeral here and In
Cleveland are being completed today.
The special train bearing the remains OF
the dead senator will leave here tomor-
row evening at o'clock and will arrive
An Cleveland between 10 and IL o'clock
Thursday morning.
The train wall be met at the borders OF
the state by Governor Herrick, who VIII
leave for Ohio in advance OF the funeral
party and who will accompany IL to cleve-
hand.
The body will lie in state Thursday az
the arnory OF the Cleveland Grays. The
funeral Will be held on Friday az time
not vet fixed In ST. Pauis Episcopal
church. The service will be conducted py
Bishop Leonard OF the diocese OF north-
srn OHIO and his assistant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
WILLS AND
PETITIONS
ACTED UPON.

There was a busy session OF the munl-
cipal court, today. Judge Sphinx presiding
Petitions for the appointment OF an ad-
mInistrator Of the estate OF Christina Nc
Gregor and OF six months allowance
from estate OF Lewis III. Mathewson were
granted.
Petition for dover from the estate or
George w. Cummings was taken UP but
the petitioner has been restrained from
prosecuting the petition by decree or the
supreme court.
The will and codicil OF Janet f. Mere
weather were proved
Daniel A. Cotton, administrator OF the
estate OF Honora o oSullivan. was empow-
cred TO sell at public auction certain
property to meet debts OF decedent Bond
was fixed at $500 with the American FL
deity company accepted as surety
Margaret T.. widow, was appointed ad-
ministratrix OF the estate OF her husband.
Thomas +. McGough. who died intes-
tate. She was by request OF two OF her
children, over age. Margaret T. and
Thomas II. McGough. appointed their
guardian.
Inventory OF estate OF Andrew Healey
was accepted and permission TO erect a
gravestons granted. The inventory OF the
estate OF Samuel p. Tabor was approved
and the Wills OF Emma Il. Bath and Cath
crime Lynch were proved.
Clarence B. Lewis being sole heir was
appointed administrator OF the estate OF
Thomas c. Lewis. No action was takeL
| as to probating the will OF the late Coun'
| Gilman Michael Greeley or for appoint
ment Of a guardian for John ]. Banigan.
The petition OF John OBrfen OF Woon
| socket that Jacob w. Mathewson be ap
| pointed guardian OF William Powers, O
| full age, was referred TO Friday at p
1 m. for hearing. Adjourned until Friday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
the PEOPLE OF PORT
ARTHUR IN TERROR.
Continued from page Ten.)
REPORT CONFIRMED.


81. Petersburg, Feb. 1s.-The report
circulated here today that the MSsian
cruiser Boyarin was blown UP last Sat
urday and that all OF her officers and
crew. 1877 in number. were lost is con-
firmed from a private source.
GOO RUSSIANS DIE.
Rarun. Feb. ls.-6:o5 p. m.-The st.
Petersburg correspondent OF the Taglicht
Rundschau. says that 900 Russian soldiers
have been frozen TO death while march
ing across Lake Baikal. Eastern Siberia.
The correspondent adds that the tenn
porary railroad across the lake is not
vet completed, that n large detachment
of troops was sent on 20 mile march
over the ice covered lake and that IL
is presumed that part OF these troops lost
their way In snow storm and perisneo'
REPAIRING DAMAGED VESSELS.
Port Arthur. Feb 16.-The work of re-
pairing the damaged Russian battleships
Is progressing rapidly. The Chinese work
men were panic stricken by the lombard
ment, but they are now working well re-
gardless OF the approach of the Chinese
new year.
Investigation shows that the city and
fortress were wholly undamaged by the
Japanese attack The people generally
are anxious and business is at a COM
plete standstill but the utmost tran
quality prevails.
MILITARY REVIEW.
After the religious service Sunday there
was a military review before the viceroy,
Admiral Alexieff. who denounced the
action OF the Japanese as barbarous and
expressed confidence that the Russian
soldiers would fully avenge themselves.
CoSSACKS ARE WILD.
Reports from the interior indicate that
the Cossacks are mobilizing with great
enthusiasm. In the Amour district they
are rising I'm squads from village to viii
lage waving Russian flags and demand
| ing an early chance TO meet the enemy.
CAPTURED FIVE VESSELS.
TOXIC. Feb 1.-THE Japanese have cap
| tured at least five commercial steamers
including the Ekatsrivestav, OF the Vol.
unteer feet. the Moukden, Russian. Ar.
/ gun and Alesandre. These vessels were
| caught In japan, Korean and adjacent
waters at various times since Saturday
/ by small japanese cruisers and gunboats
/ Some OF the steamers are rich prizes.
! The small steamer Katik Is being de.
tained at Yokohama, Its status not beinl
clear.
MAY TRAVERSE SEOUL.
Seoul, Feb ls-The Korean government
has granted Japan the right to travers,
! the country.
II r. reported that japanese warshipl
have trapped three Russian ships az Yon
gampho. No details regarding the re
suit OF this naval exploit has yet beer
/ received
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
MISS GILL ILL.
MARINE REGISTER.

The sun will rise tomorrow at GAO a. m.
and sets at $50 p. m New moon at sos a.
m. tomorrow. High tide at SIT o'clock
this evening, and at s:s2 a, m. tomorrow.
The lowest temperature recorded during
the past "a hours was degrees nOslow
zero AZ o'clock, this morning. total
drop Of 20 degrees in Is hours II being 20
above at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, or
an average OF degrees an hour. The
highest point reached up 10 O'Clock, this
afternoon was S degrees above at 3
o'clock
The present outlook is for continued
fair and cold weather until towards sun
set tomorrow with winds varying from
west 20 northwest.
The cutting wind from the west 10 north
attained n maximum velocity OF "a miles
between 10 and II o'clock today.
ARRIVED.
steamer Nashua, Captain Geer. from
New York.
Steamer Surprise Captain olweuer,
New York.
SAILED:
Steamer Dorchester. Captain Ryan. for
Norfolk and Baltimore.
Steamer Surprise. Captain olweller. for
New York
Tug James Hughes. with barges TOBIAS
co. Mabel l.. Phillips and l. r. Buyder
FOR New York.
Steamer Nashua, Captain Geer. for New
York.
Tug Cora l.. Staples for Fall River AZ
ter being on the dry dock four days fo
repairs 20 her screw propeller wheel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street Feb ls-openins prices In
stocks today varied a shade from last
night. There was but q handful OF or
ders executed. Con. Gas and General
rose about point
Trifiing declines we're made In some OF
the grangers. but the weakness was over
come by bidding up of the local muni-
cipal stocks. Ice preferred rose 2% Con.
Gas 2h. Met. Street Railway la. Met.
securities III. and Brooklyn Transit and
Manhattan !. General list was benefited
by the strength Of some OF the irnportant
stocks, particularly sugar which ad-
vanced Ia, Mimi, St Paul and sault Ste
Marie III. Louisville ia and ". Y. ~en-
trail and Canadian Pacific 1. Business was
slightly larger In volume. but trading
slacksned as the rise proceeded. Prices
yielded, Manhattan and Sugar reactinS
a point Alton preferred declined ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
CITY HALL NOTES.

Tho new switchboard in the city mes
senger's Office. city hall, and for the ex-
elusive telephone use OF offices In that
building will be put In operation tomor-
row with Miss Saylos In charge.
The city council committee on build
ings over the Moshassuck river Will meet
az D m. tomorrow; on accounts,
Thursday az p. m. and on ordinances,
Friday AZ same hour.
Sealed proposals FOR steel highway
bridge over the Providence river. between
the burnside ana Exchange bridges. and
the steel superstricture for widening the
Exchange bridge will not be received
after n a. m tomorrow The bids will
then be opened a. the Office OF Com
missioner Of Public Works Slade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16

the returns OF the members In the way OF
dues For a while most of the members
seemed little backward as 10 payment ol
these hut since the few special meetings
at which time the prompt paying Oh ,nese
was advocated there Is decided pet'e'-
ment OF the financial status on the io.
Several speeches were made by Hieih-
hera and officials OF the local, among
them being remarks from Messrs. Gala
CHER and Hackett When all the business
OF the meetings WAS disposed OF the ses-
sion adjourned
pI,AsTERERs DISCUSS INCREASED
WAGES.
The greater portion OF the meeting OF
the matter OF the increase In the wages
and the adoption OF new scale.
Since the first talk upon the mAtter
committee has been investgauhg tne
conditions IN other localities and mo that
Providence Is far berlno most VI '"e
other communities.
Passing the conclusion upon the hnding
OF the committee the local anticipates
but little trouble In having granted all
that Il asks. II is only asking that whicn
is being given In almost all the places
visited. They are asking for shorter
hours and a standard price for labor.
There were a number OF communica-
tions received from various locals stating
the conditions OF the craft there.
The committee reports followed. all OF
which showed that the local was doing
as well as could be expected during the
present season.
A number OF the members were Ill and
making use OF the sick beneht fund. but
the most OF them seemed In fair way
TO recovery.
After a few visitors had been allowed
to speak on subjects pertaining to the
labor question the session adjourned.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
The meeting OF Electrical Workers held
last evening was very enthusiastic. though
there was not so large an attendance as
there has been at the previous session.
The larger portion OF the meeting was
devoted TO routine matters and the hear
ing OF the reports of the committees.
Several very important committees were
heard and the reports accepted also.
AS at the previous sessions an amount
Of the time was devoted to the question
box where most OF the evenings pleas
ure for the members Is contained. When
all the queries had been answered ad-
| journment followed.
MISS GILL ILL.
The Retail Clerks union has been hav-
Ing its share OF the present season OF
illness with the remainder OF the unions
Already there have been a number OF
! the members of that body at homo i'll
but none OF them have seemingly suffered
80 much as Misses GIL and Walsh. These
| two very prominent young ladies' OF the
clerks union (Miss GIL being n delegate
10 the central body. have had a very Sc.
we're siege OF sickness Miss Walsh
though not recovered. is able to be about
today. while Miss GIL Is stiil reported e
be very III. IL is stated that she !,
threatened with typhoid pneumonia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
A VIOLET DINNER.
Pleasing Function al Wellington When Mrs.
D, 0. Wade Was Entertained.

Mrs d. o. Wade. wife OF Captain Wade.
OF the Nantasket hotel. was the guest OF
honor at n Violet" dinner at the Yelling
ton yesterday afternoon.
The dinner was given by several of her
Providence friends who included Mrs. Al
bert Warren, Mrs. Myron Newton, Mrs.
William Richardson. Mrs. Stephen Pay
son. Mrs. Francis Dow. Mrs. Van Thomas
and Mrs. Benjamin Doughty and the af-
fair was a very pleasant one. The guest
was the recipient OF a number OF hand
some gifts, including a beauufulabouduet
OF yiolets from Mrs. Warren, picture OF
the Saviour from Mrs. Dow, handsome
handkerchief from Mrs. Payson and pref
Nv handkerchief box from Mrs. Newton.
Each lady present received souvenir
OF vtolets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
GOING TO THE mediterranean.

A large number OF first class pas
sengers sailed from Boston Feb. lS on
the International Mercantile Marine COM
pany's White Star liner Republic, Capt
McCauley: for Mediterranean ports.
Among the first class passengers were
Miss Mary Colt, Mr.. John ID. lewis. Miss
Mary A. Lewis Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Loomis. Mr.. and Mrs. William Is.
weeden OF Providence. and Miss Eliza
beth Hazard OF Peacedale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
FINAL DECREE ENTERED.

A final decree was entered today In the
case OF Albert II. Angel ct al VS.. orrin
u. Jones. confirming tho report OF the
commissioner appointed 10 make parti-
ton by sale Of certain real estate In this
city. The land sold for $3.50 and this
sum D. to be divided, after paying ex-
penses among some II persons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
BANK COMMISSIONER.

Two measures relating 10 the appoint
ment and the duties Of a bank commits
sioner were before the house committee
this afternoon after the adjournment OF
the house, and several people interested
in the matter were given a chance 10 be
heard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
WILL HOLD RECEPTION.

Mrs. Charles Warren Bppitt president
Of the Colonial Danes of Rhode Island.
has isued invitations for a reception 10
be held at her home Young Orchard
avenue, on washington's Birthday, from
to 10 I'm the evening.
The Colonial Danes and their husbands
are thei invited guests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
MAYOR CALLS Meeting
OF COMMON COUNCIL.

His Honor Mayor Miller has called
special meeting of the common council
for Thursday at noon. The purport OF
the meeting is to take action relative TO
the bill now pending before the general
assembly for the creation OF public
school commission for this city.
The aldermen win meet Thursday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
BROKEN RAIL THREW
EXPRESS OFF The TRACK.

Lynn. Mass, Feb IA broken rail-
at West Lynn sent the Rockport express
from Boston at $50 of the iron this
morning.
The engine and three cars plowed into
snow banks and the east bound track was
blocked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
COULD NOT AGREE.
Jury That Heard McCattrsy's Case Against
R. |. Company Didn't Find Verdict.

The Jury that heard testimony IN the
suit OF Patrick Mccartney vs. Rhode ISL
and company brought into Judge john
sons court tilis morning the Information
that though they considered the case sew
eral hours they could agree.
Mr. McCaffrey was thrown from a car
owing TO it's suddenly starting up after he
SAYS Il stopped so he could get on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
SUIT ON 30 K ACCOUNT.

Judge Dubois today heard the jury trial
waived suit OF Pawtucket Steam d Gas
Pipe company VS.. Fred A. Bowen ct al,
trustees. This was a suit TO recover
balance alleged to be due on book ac-
count.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS &
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16

FURNISHED ROOMs-CENrRAL Lo-
cation. $3.50 to 81 per week, with or with
out board. Mrs. v. II Gardiner, 30 Jack
son street flb-tf