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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
DISCUSS COT TON
SITUATION
Manufacturers Attempt 10 Ex.
plain the Critical Condition
Of the Industry

Especial Telegram to Evening Tsller.>
WASHINGTON. d. c.. 1lAy,1l.Ths
critical condition Of the cotton inann-
facturng industry. due to high prices
Of the raw material ana ths troubles
in the Chinese market, y to b thor-
oughly discussed at the convention b.
gun here today BY the American C0t-
ton Manufacturers association. Thero
will also be papers by experts n every
branch Of the industry. among tho
speakers and their subjects being the
following: r. NJ. Miller. Jr.. Charlotts.
N. c., Fine Cotton Yarns''; Professor
r. c. Carpenter. CorneIl university
'The Cost of Power: J. w. Norwood.
Greenviile. 8. c., Cotton Manufacture
ers' Bank Accounts'': r. X. Newell.
chief engineer United state Geological
Survey. Forests and Water Powerss;
w. L. Well. vicksburg. Miss, STAPLE
Cotton" William Hayes, Auburn. No.
"An Improvement In Cards'': Thee
dore H. Price. New York." Economic
Methods in the Purchase OF Raw Ma
terial."
w. c. Heath, OF Monroe, N. G., pre-
sided over the opening session this
morning and the principal address was
delivered by Hon. George 3. Cortelyou.
secretary OF the department Of come
merce and labor.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

The Clearwater Implement Dealers
Association met today in their second
mi-annual session at the CONNER
cial Club rooms in the city this morn
ing at ten O'Clock. There were many
prominent dealers present from this
section. The work this morning was
of clerical nature and little business
was transacted. The meeting adjourned
ed until two o'clock when the reports
of the president and secretary will be
heard. The meeting was opened by
President r. L. Spiker of Nezperce.
The association was formed last
February by the representative imple-
ment dealers of the Clearwater and
Lewiston country for the purpose Of
mutual protection and the advance
ment of the interests OF the members.
Other motives of the organization are
to secure an equitable adjustment of
freight rates and the advocating Of
good roads throughout the country.
The afternoon session was called to
order at O'Clock this afternoon and a
general discussion of the various mat
ters of interest to the implement deal
ers OF the Clearwater valley was in
dulged in 1t was decided to postpone
much of the important business to be
discussed until after the train arrived
this evening in order to have full
representation present. Mr.. H. w
Mitchell, member OF the implement
firm OF Mitchell. Lewis & Staver Co.. OF
Portland. Ore, will arrive In the city
this evening and will address the as
sociation meeting with relation to
transportation facilities and the adjust.
| ment Of freight rates In the inland
country. The address u expected to b<
an Interesting and Instructive one.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
BIG FIGHT IN ILLINOIS ON
nomination FOR GOVERNOR
Governor Yates Seeks denomination But Has a
Hard Fight on His Hands and
Strenuous Opponents

never held public Office. Colonel Low
den has brought all his guns to bear
against the republican state machine
and his campaign has been as active
in all respects as has that of Governor
Yates. The latter has been at odds more
or less with the present national ad-
ministration and it was expected when
Colonel Lowden entered the race for
the governorship he would receive val
liable support from Washington. Evil
IDENTIFY, however, these expectations
have not panned out very well. for the
talk of federal patronage has failed to
attract any great number to the Low
den camp and Furthermore Senators
Cullom and Hopkins have declined to
interfere in the contest.
Resides Yates and Lowden the field
of aspirants includes several others.
each of whom must be considered in
the running. especially in view of the
possibility of combination being
made These candidates are Attorney
General Hamlin, who has many friends
in the Cullom- H opkins camp: Law
renee Y. Sherman, a consummate poll
tician and former speaker Of the Illi-
nois assembly; Col. Vespasian Warner.
who has served many years in congress
and has the united support OF the 'old
soldier" vote and Charles S. Deneen.
who has long been prominent in Cook
county politics.
On the eve Of the convention the
chances appear to the unbiased OBJ
server to favor the denomination OF
Governor Yates. But Illinois politics
has furnished many surprises In the
past and no one can say with certainty
that tomorrow's bailoting Will not add
smother 70 the HIST ,t+r
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. May 1.-THE
Illinois republican convention here to-
morrow will be the largest ever held
in this state. There are plenty Of in
dications that it will also be one of the
liveliest. In addition to choosing dele
gates at large H.. alternates to the
national convention the convention this
year is called upon to nominate candi-
dates for governor and other state Of
fcers to be voted for this fall. The Sc
lection Of delegates to the Chicago con-
vention and the Endorsement of Presi-
dent Roosevelt will be little more than
formality All interest centers in the
nominations for state Offices. The city
Is alive today with candidates for the
nominations. Their friends are also
here in force.
For months the race for the guber-
Material nomination has been on lively,
earnest and increasing in intensity as
the convention date approached. Gov
ernor Yates early announced his can
dldacy for denomination. Backed by the
state machine he has stumped the state
from Cairo to Chicago and has left
nothing undone that would add to his
strength. The governor will go into
the convention with a good lead in the
number OF instructed delegates. though
the number Is considerably below thai
necessary to secure the nomination.
The first candidate in the field
against Governor Yates was Col. Frank
O. Lowden Of Chicago Colonel Lowder
- son-in-l law Of the late George II
Pullman. the palace car builder. Dur
ing the last ave or Six years he has en-
<ased actively In poutica but ha'
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
COAL NINE
EXPLOSION
Gas Igaites in a Fire Damp Poe.
ket, Twenty are Known
To Be Killed

Especial Telegram, to Evening Teller)
CARBONDALE, ILL.,, May 11.-A dis
astrous gas explosion occurred in the
Big Muddy Coal company's mine at
Herren this morning shortly after the
men went to work. The loss of life
is known to be twenty.
At noon eight Italian laborers have
been taken out dead and other bodies
are in sight. The explosion was caused
by the ignition of fire damp formed in a
pocket and touched of by miners
lamp
There were fifty men at work when
the explosion occurred and the mangled
remains of the bodies were piled high
on those badly injured. The rescue
work began Immediately. The identi-
fed dead are: Tom Green, John Mil
Ter, Fred Theburg, H. Williams and A.
Craig.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
OBJECT TO
THE CHANGE
Wyoming Epworth Leaguers Peti.
ton the Conference on the
Amusement Clause

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LOS ANGELES. May 1.-THE
amusement clause was introduced in
the Methodists conference this morn
ing in petition presented by the Ep-
worth league of Wyoming conference
The petition said:
by all means, let the amusement
clause alone, we believe striking ii out
Of the discipline OF the church would
be the death blow to every virtue Of the
church and will be the opening door
to everything unholy."
1t Is signed by $500 leaguers, repre-
senting forty-two churches. The dele
gates are becoming restless and believe
that a few leaders are wasting the time
of the conference on technicalities.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Reunion es Elks
Especial II

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller1
WINSTON-sALEM. N. c., May H.
The Twin Cities are in gala attire In
honor OF the members Of the order Of
Elks who have gathered here fdr their
first state convention. Delegates and
visitors are in attendance from local
branches OF the order throughout the
state. A feature Of the two dayr
gathering will be the dedication Of the
hsndsome new home Of the local Elk4
lodge. The dedication win be per-
formed by Grand Exalted Ruler Fan-
ming Of indianapolis.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Maryland Republicans

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BALTIMORE, Nd, May 1.-THE
Maryland Republican convention to
choose delegates to the national con-
vention at Chicago was opened here
today. The platform will indorse Pre-
sident Roosevelt's administration, and
the delegates at large-Senator Louis
F.. McComas, Congressman William n.
Stevenson A. Wiiliams-win be in-
structed to vote for him.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller,
ST. PETERSBURG. May 1.-THE
czar today reviewed 5000 troops for
the benefit of the Red Cross. An ad-
mission Of fifty roubles was charged.
All the noble and fashionable element
in the capitol attended. The review
ended with charge by the cossacks.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
RUSSIAN PRISONERS
Japan Wants to Know What Has Be
come Of Thorn

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller,
WASHINGTON. May 11.-At request
of the Japanese government, Secretary
Hay, today instructed Ambassador Nc
Cormick at ST. Petersburg to inquire Of
the Russian government as to what be-
came of the forty Japanese men sent
into Port Arthur harbor in the first
bottling expedition of the Japanese.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Togo Hears the Same News

Togo Hears the Same News
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
TOKYO, May 11.-Admiral Togo re-
ports that since the 9Th many explo-
sions have been heard in the direction
Of Port Arthur and the cause is not
ascertained but the impression prevails
that the Russians desparing Of defend
ing the fortress are destroying their
ships previous to the evacuation Of the
port.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SEOUL, May 11.-An Antung dis
patch gives the Official casualties of the
battle of the Yalu as follows: Thirty
one Japanese officers were killed and
twenty mine wounded and 1863 men
killed and 666 wounded. 1862 Russians
were dead on the field, ATS We're wound
ed and 1873 We're taken prisoners.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, May lit is reported
this afternoon that three Japanese
transports have been sunk but no par
ticulars accompanied the report.
1t is believed in. London that the re-
port Is a repetition of the rumor that
the cruisers Askold. Novik. Bayan ac-
companied by torpedo boat left Port
Arthur, Monday. in the direction Pit
sewo in which neighbOrhood they met
the Japanese transports and sunk them.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
SANDER Suit Decision

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON. May 1.-THE slander suit
suit against Sir James Duke by Robert
Sivert owner OF the famous race horse
Scepter was concluded today by a ver-
diet in favor of the defendant. Sivert
duction into the Raleigh club on the
ground that he was a notorious charac-
tes.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BERLIN. May 11.--German secret
service agents confirm the statement
made in the diet that the Polish nation
alists are thoroughly organized in Chi
cago and other American cities with a
large fund to finance war for Polish
liberation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
WILL FIGHT AT MukDEN
make FIRST STAND THERE
K0uropatkin Will Concentrate the Russian Forces
at Mukden for the First Resistance
to the Japanese

LONDON, May 11.-An Exchange
telegraph from Rome says an ofiicial
dispatch from Cheefoo states that ow-
Ing to the simultaneous advance of the
japanese from Feng Huang Cheng and
New Chwang the Russians consider
their position at Liza Yang untenable
and are preparing to fall back on Muk-
den where the first serious attempt to
resist the Japanese advance will be
made.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Call for Ten MiIIiona

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON. May 11-shaw's call
approximates ten million. With few
exceptions the call liz made upon oil
banks whose authorized balance before
the previous calls was one hundred
fifty thousand or more.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
RISING SUN. Ind. May 1l.--Pro-
ceedings in the Gillespie murder trial
today were halted by the challenge Of
a juror who was excused and the ex-
animation Of another begun to COM
plete the panel.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Russians Claim q Victory

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
PARIS. May 11.-A st. Petersburg
dispatch reports a Japanese repulse
twenty kilometers east of Port Adams
The Japanese were attempting to cut
the railway when they were attacked
by 5000 Russians under General Zey-
koff assisted by troops under General
Stoessel.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Trouble in Seoul

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
LONDON, May 11.-A Central News
telegram from Seoul says that the cabi-
net has resigned in consequence Of a
censure by the emperor who accused
the members Of neglecting their duties.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
The Russian forces arc backing I'D to find agod nlace to gh
1t is Different in Missouri

\Speclal Telegram to Evening Teller.)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May IL
me supreme court today knocked out
the antitrust proceedings instituted
against the Terminal association of St.
Louis by the attorney general sustain
ing the demurrer to quash the outer
proceedings to annual the charter
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Rioting in Shanghai

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.'
SHANGHAI, May 11.-During riot
ing at Shankiang today the mob burned
the police headquarters and several
persons were killed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Stork Has a'Dats

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ROME, May lin the chamber Of
deputies this afternoon the speaker an-
nounced that Queen Helena expected to-
be confined in September.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Fight With the Moros

MANILA, May 11.-Lieutenant Win
field Harper and thirty mine men OF
company F, Seventeenth regiment was
ambushed May at Simpatem, Man
zano, by several hundred Moros. Two
American officers and fifteen men We're
killed and five men wounded.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Roosevelt and Fairbanks

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. May 1.-THE
republican state convention has In
structed for Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Congressman Kennedy Renominated

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CANTON. O., May 1.-THE repub-
lican congressional convention of the
Eighteenth district met here today and
renominated Congressman James Ken
nedy for a second term. Congressman
Kennedy was without opposition.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON. May l1.-A Central News
dispatch from Tokyo says that a Sec
ond issue of exchange bonds for 400.-
100000 yen will probably be made to-
ward the end OF the month. The cabi-
net is now comforting with the bankers
regarding the matter.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Wreck on Illinois Central

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
DIXON. Ill.,. May 11.-An Illinois
Central passenger train was ditched
this morning two miles south of here.
Ten passengers were injured three SER
iously. Three cars and the engine
rolled over a seventeen foot embank-
men:.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Largest Known to Surgery

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
OMAHA, Neb.. May 11.--A surgical
operation was today performed on Mrs.
Mary McElvafh Of Ruslkin. Neb.. who
was relieved Of cystic tumor weigh
ing 1o2 pounds. The largest in the
history of surgery. After the opera
tion the woman weighed ninety-two
pounds.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
How Finances Are Effected

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON. May 11-Russian Imperial
fours today declined another half point
on the land reverses and the reported
death OF Yassulitch. All the Japanese
securities advanced half point.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Discussed the American Cardinal

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ROME. May 1.-At a meeting Of
the leading cardinals at the station to-
day the American ecclesiastic ques-
tiOn was discussed and it was decided
that Satolli in his approaching visit
should exhaustively enquire into the
situation
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Railroad Open to Port Arthur

LONDON, May 1.-THE Central
News dispatch from Liza Yang says
that a train reached Port Arthur yes
terday. No Japanese troops were OBJ
served near the railroad but they say
that a force of Japanese cavalry was
seen behind Feng Huang Cheng.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Protection for Non -belliaerents

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, May lin the Com
mons today Earl Perry under secretary
of forign affairs stated that the British
consul at New Chwang had not re-
q'ested the dispatch of gunboat for
the protection of British subjects. The
place was within the theater of war
and the only course open was to ad-
dress the belligerents. This had been
done and Russia's reply was that all
precautions would be taken to protect
terval of the retirement of the Rus
slams and the entrance Of the Japanese
he did not suppose there would be any
protection.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

the east will attempt junction. The
Vladivostok fleet will be used at that
base from which the squadron there
will conduct raids and will be preserved
intact till the Baltic fleet arrives.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Russia Buys Of Germany

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BERLIN. May lit is reported that
the Russians have bought the Ham
burg American liner Princess Victoria
Louise.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Russian Scouts in Korea

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SEOUL, May 1.-Two hundred Rus
slams have attacked Anju a hundred
miles south of Win where a small
force Of Japanese are defending the
town.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Down in a Coal Mine

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
MURPHYSBORO, Ill., May 11.-An
explosion this morning in a mine at
Herein killed five and twenty-five were
injured.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
France Honors Him

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
PARIS. May 11.--Phillip Bunau
Varilla first minister from Panama to
the United States has been made an
officer in the Legion of Honor
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Smith Of lows Rsnominated

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ATLANTIC. Ia, May 11.--Congress-
man Walter I. Smith was renominated
by acclamation at the republican con-
gressional convention Of the Ninth dis
trict here today.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
Will Wait the Baltic Fleet

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
LONDON. May ia Reuters dis
patch from st. Petersburg denies. the
rumor that the Russian squadrons in
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, May 11.-A correspondent
to Reuters sends a special that the
Russians have destroyed their Port
Arthur fleet.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Largest stock of chains and rings at
cut rate prices at HameS. s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11

Let us collect that account for you.
Dssks 4 Aerrial. 81 Adams bloch-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-11
HAVE DESTROYED THE FLEET

Report That the Russians Have Blown
Up Their Own Port Arthur Fleet
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-07-30
LA BELLE CREOLE.
Louisiana the Mother of the West,
Smiles Among Her Children
at the Fair.
BY Il. X. Hcdrick.

st. Louis Historic Louisl
ana F! How fittingly is she typifiet
in her symbol, the traditional Pei
lean which wounds her own breast
IN order to give sustenance to hel
young.
Carved from the imperial do
main that once bore the honored
name of Louisiana. fourteen glo
rlOuS states now come to celebrate
the birthday of the territory's ac
cessiOn to liberUys dominica, and
to honor before the world the pa
rent of them all.
And proud III her splendid mem
0rles, serene in her accomplish
ments, and certain of greater
goods to come, Louisiana, the
mother of the Middle West sits in
state among her daughters.
On the crest of the hill South
of the Government Building and
west of the Missouri building,
stands the replica of the old
"CabiIdo" in which the actual
transfer of the Louisiana Purchase
took place on December 20, 1903.
This is the official home of LOuisi
ana at the Fair. Quantity fur
nished with household treasures of
the colonial period, and adorned
with priceless paintings and stat
uary of rare historic as well as
artistic charm, this structure
breathes the spirit of the past,
and is a stOrehOuso of memories
and traditions. Within it's hos
pItable walls the visitor by means
OF relies, pictures and documents
and the courtesy of ante bellum
days that has never waned, is
made acquainted with the Lou
islana of the past. But that is
not the Louisiana of today. Pass
Ing from out these portals and
viewing the Louisiana exhibits
ana In the various exposition pal
aces, the visitor learns that the
STATE is one of the most fertile,
most resourceful and most progress
ave of the new South.
10 has grasped every opportuni
" 10 exploit its social and com.
merclal opportunities. One learns
win amazement that despite its
comparatively small area, Louisi
ana stands second among the
states in lumber production. that
"s output of agricultural products
= larger, in proportion to acreage.
.aan that of any other state, and
4"' IL mas great mineral resour-
ces.
iae wide range of its agricul-
- - resources can be approxl.
.'0u oy the knowledge that it
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-07-30

Tie n. /, Steam Laundry changes
hands. Messrs. L. G. Soulier and
II. L. Suberblelle this week, bought
ont Mr.. II. 5. Sealy and will take
charge next Monday. The lack OF
space prevents more than tie men
ton Of the fact Ia this issue.