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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-24
DRILL WELLS
near LELAND
BIZ Plant Started Operation This
Morning on Vincent
Farm
Especial to Evening Teller.)

LELAND. June 24.-Mr. Dawes ar
rived here Wednesday evening with a
well drill and complete outfit and
started drilling this morning on the
John Vincent place. Mr. Dawes ex-
poets to do considerable Of this kind
OF work In this locality and has gone
70 Spokane 10 purchase more machin-
cry and drills. He just recently pur-
chased the outfit of Comnack Bros. and
now controls all the well drilling
equipment In this section.
Oscar Peterson formerly a well
known resident of this section but now
Of Tammany IL In the city visiting
with friends this week.
Word was received from Spokane to
the effect that Mrs. Schultz who has
been confined at Sacred Heart hospital
where an operation was performed is
now nearly recovered and will return
home during next week.
The Is year old daughter Of Carl
Hartong near Cameron who has been
N with catarrhal fever for the past ten
days In fast recovering. The daughter
Of their neighbor Mr.. Shutter IL af-
iiicted with the same illness.
G. A. Pittinger returned from the
Lewiston country Wednesday where he
has been on business for a week.
VIM. welker returned last evening
from an extended trip to the northwest
and left his brother Geo. In Spokane
who will return here today.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-24
STOCK POND
WITH FISH
PotIach Farmer Has Applied to
the Government for a
Large Supply
Especial to Evening Teller.)

TROY, June 24.-John YOungberg, of
Burnt Ridge. has made application to
the fish Commissioner at Washington,
D. c., for fish to stock his fine fish
pond. II Mr.. Youngberg Is successful
In getting his pond stocked with fish
by the government he will be the first
In this section but others will no doubt
soon follow in his trend.
Ed. Christensen and family of Mos
COW were visiting friends and relatives
here Wednesday.
Homer L. Peterson will close his
term OF school on Burnt Ridge the Gath
instant and will spend the balance of
the summer on his fathers farm two
miles west OF town.
One and two refrigerator cars are
attached to the morning passenger
train every day. The cars are filled
with Snake river fruit that is being
| sent to Eastern markets.
The ball game Sunday afternoon be-
tween the local team and the Rawson-
vile nine on the Rawsonville diamond
10 tOOhcu lOIWdIu " dS u 0dy VI HHc
| sport by the city fans" In the game
last Sunday the Troy boys were de-
/ feated but an extra effort will be made
to gain an overwhelming victory In
the coming game.
| Several persons from Burnt Ridge
left Wednesday for the worlds fair al
st. Louis.
| Much interest IL being taken In thu
bonding Of the city for q waterworki
system to be voted on at a special
meeting held July II. Such confiagra.
lions AZ occurred st Culdesac are liza.
BILE to occur here and unless ample fir'
protection 10 afforded It takes but I
short time for city to be reduced Il
ruins
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-24
BIC SHOW
NOW HERE
Norris { Rowe Circus Delighted
the People this Afternoon
Grand Parade

A. every person In this town who has
q boy or girl acquaintance knows. this
IL the first circus day OF the season
and the Norris and Rowe new circus
IL in our midst The long train carry
ing the many tableaux wagons. the ra-
diant band wagons. the many dens and
cages of wild animals. the trained
horses, ponies. sea lions and all the
other fascinating features that go to
make up the modern. high class, up
to-date circus. arrived at an early hour
by the admiring youngsters who have
been such good children since the cir
Gus was hrst heralded. The streets
presented lively appearance this
morning when the word went forth that
the parade had really started from the
circus lot. The parade served to show
in some small measure how greatly this
organization has grown. A large crowd
thronged the main thoroughfare
showed their keen interest in the pa
geant and nothing escaped their watch
ful eyes. The result was that the new
big tents were filled to capacity at an
early hour this afternoon. There will
be another exhibition tonight and II
should serve to draw out another large
attendance for there Is 30 much to
instruct. interest and entertain that a
visit to this always popular show Is
well worth WHILE Norris ard Rowe
; have evidently expended a lot Of money
! on their show this season. The tents
are much larger. the seating capacity
much greater. they have doubled the
size of their excellent menagerie.
The program Is long one and has
any number OF high class circus acts
The Belford Family. the Flying La
Vans, the 0roh Family. the Eight Ola
Troup. Nile. Amy on the Flying rin6s,
George Settler. the clever rider are only
| . few Of the features that 90 to make
Up a mcet enjoyable afternoon.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-24
Excursion to Cave ouleh

The o. r. 4 N. company, steamer
SPOKANE. win make = trip to Cave
0uich and Upper Snake river points.
leaving Lewiston at Z O'Clock. Satur-
day morning June 25th. Fare for
round trip -. Tickets on sale at city
ticket once.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-24

That on your vacation you will want
TO keep In touch with your home town.
You can do this BY having your Teller
forwarded.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-24

For slab wood cali up phone l7e1: II
10 the ideal summer wood. Lewiston
Fuel 4 Ice Co. Il
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
BIRMINGHAM MAN
AMONG ROBBERS
TWO OF THEM SHOT DOWN WHEN
ATTEMPT is MADE TO ROB
PosToFFlcE NEAR HARTvlLLE,
MO.

Marshfield. Mo-. June BIN battle
between three alleged postoffice robbers
and posse of citizens in this city at an
early hour this morning, two of the rob-
bers were badly wounded and captured
while the third man escaped. One of the
captured says his name is John Requa.
aged % years of Little Rock Ark, and
the other Harry Reeves, o years of age,
of Birmingham. The postoffce at Hart
vile, Mo. was robbed Friday night and
store seven miles west of Hartvile
was robbed Wednesday night The post
master of this place was warned that the
robbers were headed this way with the
possible intention of robbing the post
office here. McVeagh, the postmaster,
with a posse of citizens was on guard at
his Office when the robbers arrived and
made preparations to break into the build
ing. The robbers were ordered to sur
render, but responded by firing on the
postmaster and his friends. The fire was
returned and two of the robbers fell with
their heads and bodies punctured with
shot
The third robber made his escape A
complete set of burglars tools and a
large quantity of postage stamps We're
found among the effects of the captured
men. A posse is still searshing for the
third man. The officials believe these are
the men who have been committing a
series of postoffce robberies in this Sec
tion during the last three months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
OPTIONS SECURED
BY CLEVER TRICK
LANDS Fo SEVEN MILES ALONG
Balm CREEK HAVE NOW BEEN
BOUGHT-WlLL BE WORKED
FOR GOLD.

Admission, June 13.-(Special) )-William
Denham. formerly postmaster at Ed
wardsville, but now a large and inluen-
tial farmer nine miles south of Hefiin,
was in the city yesterday and informed
your correspondent that he had sold an
option on his plantation to Forest and
George Adair of Atlanta for $4,000 and
that options had been secured by these
men on all the lands along Balm creek, a
general impression that the options were
secured for a big gold mining COM
pany.
The gentleman tells rather an amusing
story in connection with the work of
getting options. One gentleman was will
ing to sell his place. but his wife was
not In few days the Messrs. Adair
returned accompanied by Cinnamon
whom they reported as being from San
Francisco and very wealthy and that
the lands had been secured for the set
tlement of a large Chinese colony As
soon as the wife had obtained this in
formation she announced to her husband
that she was ready for the trade as she
could never live in the midst of Chinese
colony. The money was to be paid on
these options within sixty days
This is additional confirmation of a
story published a week ago that j. Pier
pont Morgan had secured options on
land in Cleburne county and would spend
$40. 100000 there in improving the proper
ties.
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RIOT MAY RESULT
NEXT SATURDAY
CHICAGO AUTHORITIES ARE DE-
TERMINED TO SUPPRESS BOOK
MAKING AT WASHINGTON PARK.
RACING MEN ARE DETERMINED.

Chicago, June 13.-A riot similar to the
one at the Garfield Park race track in
1893 when Capt. ]. II. Brown Of Texas
was killed and many others badly hurt.
may occur at the Washington Park track
next Saturday when the annual race
meeting of the Washington Park club will
begin with the American derby as the
chief attraction.
Pursant to orders of Mayor Harrison
that bookmaking on horse races is not
to be permitted in Chicago in any form,
Chief of Police ONeil declared today
that the orders of the mayor would be
carried out to the letter. The bookmak-
ers have announced that they intend to
do business al Washington Park this
year as usual and unless one side of the
other changes it's attitude, serious clash
seems inevitable.
The war against the bookmakers is one
phase of the fight now being waged by
the University of Chicago and other own
ers of property In the district In which
the race track lies. to abolish the track
altogether. The Washington Park track
management has already announced that
the stand of the city officials against
bookmaking will not interfere with the
running of the derby Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
MILITARY MEN ON
THE ANXIOUS SEAT
CAPTAIN SMITH AT ANN1STON
SAYS CAPTAIN LEDBETTER HAS
BEEN ELECTED MAJOR BY GOOD
MAJORITY.

Anniston June 13--(Special )-Officers
of the Second battalion Third infantry are
on the anxious seat regarding the result
major to succeed Mai. John II. Bankhead,
resigned. For some time 1t looked as IL
Capt. Charles L. Ledbetter of Blrming
ham would have no opposition although
Capt Clyde Harldns of Birmingham
brother-in-law of Major Bankhead and
captain inspector of guard duty of Lieut.
enant Colonel McConnelrs staff wrote
several officers here regarding his candi-
daey but for some reason he did not an
nounce.
A few days previous to the day Of cleo
tion it was rumored that Maj. William ].
Parkes who was one Of the original anti
Higdon men and also one of the officers
relieved from duty by Governor Jell1s,
was a candidate and, that he had the sup
port OF Colonel Mcconnell and the other
field officers. This developed politics ga
lore but nothing authoritative could be
secured. Captain Ledbetter passed
through Admission Thursday morning en-
route to Virginia and was met at the
train by a prominent officer of this bat
TALON and an earnest conference was
held.
Friday the day before the election Lieu
tenant Ballard of Company X, Birming
ham, was here in close consultation with
the local officers the telegraph and tele-
phone were used extensively and that
night he said Captain Ledbetter
would be elected but nothing was
given out Captain Smith said
this morning that notwithstanding
the influence of Colonel McConnell's staff
and other field officers Captain Ledbetter
was elected by a good majority"
1t is well known fact that the Off
GERS of the Admission company were urged
by one of Colonel McConnells staff to
vote for Major Parkes but without avail.
The vote of the companies of the second
battalion 1t is understood resulted as
follows: Anniston-Ledbetter 2. Parkes 0.
Oxford-Ledbetter A. Parkes 0. Talade-
ga-Ledbetter 3, Parlxes 1. Gadsden-Led-
better /, Parkes 3-giving Ledbetter a
majority of 6 votes. The result of the
eanyass of the votes by Governor Cum
ningham will be awaited with great in
terest Colonel Mcconnell at the time
OF his election was considered a Higdon
man but at present is regarded by local
officers as a strong partisan of the anti
Higdon faction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14

St Louis, June 13-It became known
that an attempt by some unknown per-
son was recently made to blow up
with dynamite the church of st. An
thony. which is in charge of the Fran
ciscians. The explosive was a stick of
dynamite discovered under the altar,
attached to a fuse running to one Of
the candles. Inability of an attendant
to light this particular candle led to
the discovery of the fuse and dyna-
uffq
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
Operations of Japanese Fleet.

Toxic, June 13.--G p. m.)--A long report
has been received here from Admiral
Togo, in which he covers the operations
of the fleet since June g. and repeats
his former account of the bombardment
OF the west coast of the Liao Tung penin-
sua. Continuing, the admiral says that
the captaion of foreign vessel that left
Yin Kow on Wednesday, June g. reports
that the recent Japanese bombardment in
the vicinity of Kai Ping, south of New
Chwang, caused Russian forces to the
number of three thousand with twenty
guns to evacuate Yin Kow. Two men
were taken prisoners by the Japanese
while on their way into port and report
that two Russian regiments, numbering in
all about 5000 men, arrived recently at
Manchalin. Vafangow and Vafangdien.
The prisoners say that large numbers of
Russian troops are coming south from
Mukden every day.
On Wednesday, June g. detachment
of the fleet oombarded and dispersed two
companies of Russian troops who were
on Kai Ping point. On Friday another
detachment of the fleet bombNrded the
enemy for two hours near King Chin
Tsu Tia Kao, inficting much damage
upon them.
Another detachment OF the Japanese
feet. according to Admiral Togo's report,
discovered four Russian torpedo boat de-
stroyers in Talien Wan Bay near Shao
Ping Tao and drove them back to Port
Arthur. Thirty floating mines have been
found and destroyed, some of these were
drifting into Pc Chi Ii gulf.
In conclusion Admiral Togo says dense
fog which prevailed for several days
finally cleared away on Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
Japs Are Strongly Fortified.

I.iao Yang, June 1S.-The Japanese are
reported to be fortlfying Lao Dun (which
cannot be located on available maps) and
along the railroad from Pulantien to
Tandzafan. Japanese scouts are con-
stantly skirmishing with Russian cavalry
south of Vafangdien Demonstrations by
cruisers off Kai Ping and Senuchen have
ceased. A strong advance guard Is oc-
cupying Stu Yen. which Is being forti-
fed. Japanese scouts have been seen at
Hal cheng on the I<ai Ping road.
General Kuroki remains at Feng Wang
Cheng where the fortihcations have been
strengthened. The Japanese have retired
from Salmatze which also has been aban-
doned by most of the inhabitants owing
to the complete exhaustion Of supplies.
Japanese forces also are reported occu-
pying Al Yam Yamin. The Japanese army
in Manehuria is said to be exceedingly
short Of supplies for which 1t is wholly
dependent upon water transportation to
the mouth OF the Yalu and Takushan.
All Is quiet at New Chwang
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
CHIVALRC HEROES OF SOUTH
ARE WELCOMED BY NASHVILLE
MARK TWAIN HAS WRITTEN
CHARACTERISTIC LETTER

st. Louis. June fs.-(Worid's Fair
GroundsA-A Characteristic letter lfrom
Samuel T. Clements Mark Twain. writ
ten prior to his wifes death. was re-
ceived by President Francis at the world
fair today In part It follows;
VILLA Diquarto Fierenze, May 70, 1904
Dear Governor Francis-lt has been a
dear wish of mine to exhibit myself at
the great fair and get a prize, but the
circumstances beyond my control have
fnterfered and | must remain in Florence.
Although l have never taken prizes any
where else, | used to take them in school
in Missouri half a century ago, and /
ought to be able to reach one now If
could have a chance. | used to get the
medal for good spelling every week, and
could have had the medal for good con-
duct, II there had not been so much cor
ruption in my boyhood days, still I got
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
Wounded cossacks Arrive.

Lao Yang. June 12.-Delayed in trans
mission 1.-TWO wounded cossacks. each
wearing the cross Of st. George, have
arrived here. They tell a thrilling story
OF the fight near Takushan. Thirty-nine
cossacks were sent TO reconnoiter the
enemy'g position. and when about five
miles from Takushan, they were suddenly
surrounded by Japanese. The cossacks
charged with lances and were met with
a volley from the Japanese which result
ed In the dropping of twenty horses, the
killing Of two cossacks. and the woundlng
of six others. The dismounted cossacks
scrambled on behind their comrades in
the saddle With nearly every horse car
rying two cossacks. they charged three
times and though covered with wounds
they cut their way out and rejoined the
sotna.
soldier who was wounded at Soma tie
says that Information regarding the Rus
Sian position there was given to the Jap
anese by Chinese. five Of whom were can
tured during the fight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
More Troops for the Front.

St Petersburg, June 12 7:30 p. m.-
one Of the divisions Of the army re-
serves of st. Petersburg district has been
called out. Half of this division goes to
the front and the other half will be dis
tributed among the garrisons in Central
Russia, replacing active troops ordered
to the front.
The question was raised by the Russian
Red cross after the Kin Chou fight of
sending hospital ship to Port Arthur to
take the sick and wounded to Che Foo.
1t was submitted to Prof. De Martens
(profesEor of international law at the
University of st. Petersburg and recent
ly president Of The Hague court which
decided the Plus fund claims) who con-
sidered II permissible, but the foreign
office decided against the proposition on
the ground that it would be construed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14

veterans will have their parade. 1t seems
to be the general impression that General
Lee will be elected unanimously to sue
ceed General John b. Gordon. General
Lee is in no sense a candidate, but his
popularity with the rank and file of the
veterans is unbounded, and his election
seems foregone conclusion.
For the first time since its organization
the Sons of Veterans will meet with the
veterans tomorrow. The sons will have
all the privileges of the floor and)a voice
in the proceedings. The veterans hope by
this close relation to perpetuate their or
ganiza rion and put the sons in position
to acquire the proper spirit. The sons
will hold their regular convention during
the DAY.
The friends OF Louisville, Baltimore and
New Orleans already are in the field
for the next reunion. The movement for
a permanent meeting place has its friends
as well as opponents, and 1t Is not
thought that the matter will crystalize
into action at this years reunion. Any
way, Nashville Is after 1t and will to-
morrow ask the veterans to hold their
annual meetings here. Texas wants New
Orleans to have the reunion every other
year. and the veterans headed by Gen.
w. S. cabell. commander of the trans
Mississippi department, who arrived to-
mght Will press a motion to this effect
on the floor Of the convention tomorrow.
Texas favors New Orleans. but does not
wish that city selected for permanent
meeting place to the exclusion of all 9TH
ers.
Mrs. John B. Gordon of Atlanta and
Mrs. w. J.. Behan president of the
Confederate Memorial association. have
been the recipients Of many social at
tentions, as has Miss Corinne Tebault of
New Orleans, the sponsor-in-chief.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14

Denver June 13-C. X. Kennison, pres
ident of the Miners Union No. 40 Of
Cripple Creek, was arrested this after
noon by City Marshal Moore Of Gold
field as he was going to the headquarters
of the deported miners in this city.
The charge against him Is murder, for
alleged participation in the blowing up
Of the Independence depot with dyna-
mite. 81
Kennison did not resist arrest, but after
his arrest he got into an alteration
with Moore. and the marshal struck his
prisoner on the head with a gun making
a scalp wound.
Kennison declared he knew nothing
about the explosion and sent for Wm.
ID. Haywood secretary of the Western
Federation of Miners An attempt will
be made to secure writ of habeas cor
pus for Kennison and prevent his remov-
al to the jurisdiction Of Adjutant Cen
eral Bell. The sheriffs office here has
a number OF warrants for other men who
are wantsd at Crinpla Cresk
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14

it several times by trading medals and
giving boot | am willing to give boot
now. However, those days are forever
gone by in Missouri. ana perhaps 1t Is
better SO. Nothing ever stays the way
it was In this changeable world.
Although l cannot be at the fair. am
going TO be represented there anyway,
by a portrait by Professor Cell. You
will find it excellent. Good judges say
it is better than the original. They say
it has all the merits of the original and
Keeps still besides. It sounds like fat
terry. but 1t is just and true. I suppose
you will get prize because you Gre
ated the most prodigious and in all ways
the most wonderful fair the planet has
ever seen. Very well. you have indeed
earned 1t. and with 1t the gratitude of the
state and nation. Sincerely yours
MARK TWAIN"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
Capturing Party Sent out.

General Bell sent out a party of soldiers
and deputies this evening on horseback
to capture a party of twenty-five to for
ty men, all said to be armed whom the
military authorities declare are hiding In
the mountains north of Cripple Creek and
are prepared 10 resist arrest to the death.
The searching expedition is equipped for
four days absence should so much time
be required to accomplish its purpose.
1t is reported that some of the deported
men already have returned to the dis
trict, but so far as known none Of them
have been captured.
A man named Fitzpatrick an elderly
member of the Victor Miners union, who
had been imprisoned in the bull pen since
Tuesday Of last week has been removed
to the county hospital He is suffering
with kidney and stomach trouble. re-
sulting from blows received in the riot
which occurred one week ago tonight in
the streets of victor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14
Sentry and Deserters Missing.

Atlanta, Ga, June 13.-Sentry VIII
liam C. Wells and two deserters, Ollie
B. Tribble and James A. Southal, from
the Sixteenth regiment, United States
regulars, now stationed at Fort Nc
Pherson, are missing. 1t is believed at
the post that the sentry was either
murdered by the men he was guard
ing or was kidnapped by them. Search
ing parties composed of citizens and
soldiers have been out during the day
and tonight, but no trace of the men
has been found
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-14

Lao Yang, June u delayed In trans
mission)-A Russian correspondent and
two officers who escaped from Port Ar
thur arrived here last night. They say
that for four days they were crawling
through the Japanese lines. the Japan
ese having picketed all roads at intervals
of fifty yards. The fugitlves Travelled
mostly at night and kept to the hills.
They were greatly exhausted
The refugees say that Port Arthur is
well provisioned. the merchants having
manager to get In large quantities of sup
plies before the railway was cut.