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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21
Colonel Petit Improving.

S. The gratifying information comes from iron
Fluvanna county TINT Colonel William 3.
Petit, who was stricken with paralysis
some time a go. Is considcrab bly, improved;
c con ~ nv n, e az his family and friends,
Colonel Petit Is one OF the most widely
known members Of the Virginia bar IS Z; =
man universally beloved. and during ny
Sickness mas been cheercd by letters pf
affcctionate sympathy from friends al
over Tho State. l st{ SE XII
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21
Will Lecture on apan.

{ Rear-Admiral IIarrie Webster's illus
5trated lecture On J apan to be delivered
i. morrow night ii the Cavalry Atmory.
On, North Eighth Street, will be one Of
the interesting features Of the week
Rear-Admiral Webster. spent much ~ Tune
In Japan and has fine c9i!ectio y !. 2, q
Interesting just at this time. The lecture
is under the auspices OF the choir OF
Emmanuel Baptist Church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21
Diamonds Of the World.

VI The annual production &of diamonds Is
worth, III the rough, about {a66co0oo. OF
which the De Beers mine furnishes IS
per cent The cost OF cutting, which Is
done principally in Amsterdam. aud tie
potts Of the English syndicate bring
the value OF the diamonds up to $4,000.
0oO. The United States takes nearly half
4 the worlds diamonds, with a Is per cont.
duty added to their cost. H
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21
FULTON NEWS

slatfa Tribe No. lls, T.. O. y M q, ". y
lion Of its second anniversary on May IN W.
The chief feature Of the cslebratic \, "
By twenty.livo new nelnbers. Eighteen new
members have already been received u !, q
The Raw: Dr. Smith nil dellysr ~ Sits
sion OF, Orleans Street, opposite the Fehm'sa
TX Lad!es' Aid soe!etySef ths. Weddsll Me-
mortal Chapel WIN meet this afternoon at =, =
o'clock at the chapel, IT a. III Il,
PowhataN Council, pau1htefs Of LlpestS'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

Many of the large office buildings in
London have no system or heating, and
the occupants have to rely on CRATE file
or gas stoves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

There IS no use in talking about IT;
spring predictions and fluctuations can't
sbc relied upon this year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

Mr. Cleveland's Affidavit does not
seem to be hurting Judge Parker any
where, except in Nebraska, and really
Nebraska does not count for much from
d Democratic standpoint.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

Anyhow, the frosts that kill have not
reached the Florida orange crop this
good, but slow. spring.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

Hi The Russian law, which compels oil
Jews to i've III the gEettUs OF tho cities,
is not modified even In Tho case OF in-
vallds, who might save their lives by a
change of air. saS7 fs4ss fl III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

The The Honorable David Bennett Hill has
recently developed into something, OF a
live political corpse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

8 congressman are only engaged now In
making campaign thunder. and they
are not doing any great things in that
line.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

1t Is stated that over 300, COO tons OF
dust elected from the Soufriere volcano
in st. Vincent have fallen on lll. island of
Barbadoes, The dust, contrary 10 expec-
tations. has been found to have no fer
tilizing value
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

n Colored folks sometimes have nerve, .
and 1t may be that they vii have the
norve to stick to- the walking resolutions
&if$it takes all summer, White folks So t al
n,ire ncrye especially this new brand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

r. Suppose we submit the University presi-
}dency L to a primary under the Banks
ldale pure election law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

Tho great and wise Lieutenant Peary
has postponed his proposed dash for the
North pole 10 a more convenient and q
warmer season. S'> ~ MI 4. II ~ n ~ r.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

rho Boston Globe says: Probably Mr.
Charles Telton pidgIn Is more interested
than anybody clso In Boston IN the news
that tic original indictments on which
4 Aaron Burr was tried fof treason and
imisdemeanor 9hnve just been found In
tho Rurchivcs OF the United States Cir cir.
cult Court III Richmond, va, each lndlct-
lnent bearing tho endorsement: Not
guilty. In the hand Of the jury fore
man. u s1 si.. d Ss KS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

4. Now, Just do not fall to remember
that your poll Tux ecelpt must bear ear
dato not later than May It'll, II you want
to vote for President and congressman
ncxt fall. HI -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

Colonel WI. Bryan does not like the
New York Democratic proclamation.
Neither does Tom watson or \ Marion
Butler or any. other Populist.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21
A Few Foreign Facts.

There's wu,A,ng aneud lor YOU sambo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

4 The Nonconformists. who arc resisting
tho new education laws. under which all
are taxed for schools controlled by the
Established Church Of England. are In
London alone. 1863, O52 Baptists. 15S.9l3 Com
gregntionalls. s, 1890 Wesleyans and
Is. 0S0 members o the Salvation Army.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

55,The last number u tho Confederate
Veteran published at Nashville, contains
the full text Of the report OF the Hon..
Goorge /, Christian OH tic services Of
Virginia ana North Carolina In the war,
along with d biography and nm excellent
portrait OF the author. Isl II
h AS $wo have heretofore stated, this HIS
tory report has also been printed ' IN ~
pamphlet form, by order Of the Grand
.Camp Of Confederate Veterans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21

A cantata will be given ut s o'clock
to-nght, the Randolph Hsleet l'al'
Church.. 49, lE. - bl4l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-21
after Having read It line BY line and,
fat1lllnfized themselves With every do.

===..-==== $4,000: Z: - =. :. ..==-.=a
when the United states Senate concurs
With the HOUSE there will be two new '
states Ia the union4o Oklahoma, esnbrac-i
ing the territory ~ that name and the
indian ,rerrltory,Ha and ArtxonnS and New
Mexico, under the tianie 81 the former.
s Il The BIZ ipassed the House BY g Strictly
party vote, and It Is not believed that
1t can be put through the Senate at this
session. finder It grave Questions arise
as to this country's treaty obligations
with the Indians. @ n 54s.5
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
Notice of Forfeiture

CONSTELLATION (Arizona), March H. 1904.-To
Jack Conway, his heirs, administrators, eX-
ecutOrs and assigns:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that have
expended during the year 1903, one hundred
($1O0) dollars in abor and Improvements upon
the "Clara A" lode claim, situate in the Black
Rock Mining District, County of Yavapai, Ter
ritOry of Arizona, the location notice whereof
is of record in the office of the County Re
corder, in Book 80 of Mines, on page 593, Min
ing Records of Yavapai County, Arizona, in
order to hold said claim under the provisions
OF Section 1924 of the Revised Statutes of the
U. S. A., and the amendments thereto, con-
cerning annual labor upon mining claims, it be-
ing the amount necessary to hold said claim
for the period ending December 81, 1903.
And il within ninety (90) days from the per-
sonal service OF this notice, or within ninety
t90) days after the publication hereof, you fail
or refuse to contribute your proportion of said
expenditure as co-owner, your interest in the
said mining claim will become the property of
the subscriber, your co-owner, who has made
the required expenditure by the terms of said
Section 1924.
(Signed) MRS. HATTIE c. MOOERS.
First publication March 10, 1904
r Last publication June IS, 1904
The news-herald., 1904-03-19

Rock bottom shoes $1.75, for
BOYS. Can't be beaten. Car
michael's.
Judge Barney Quinn is doing
considerable work on his mines in
the Harqua Hala district. There
are fine prospects for something to
be doing in the near future in that
section.
Reports have it that the United
Verde Company is. figuring on
moving it's smelter to Jerome juno
ton. If this happens, it will be
the making of a good sized town
out of that small burg.
The pipe line of the Martinez
Water Company is coming slowly
this way. 1t will reach Martinez
about the 1st of April, if nothing
slips. There will be hot time in
the old time that night.
Jacob Waskins, representing S.
Frankel & Co., tailors of Phoenix,
has been in these parts for the past
few days, selling goods and getting
acquainted with the people. He is
doing a good business.
DIR. Otto G. Bebber, of the Ger
man Optical Institute of Phoenix,
has been making one of the regular
trips of the company in these parts
this week. He has fitted up ali the
blind folks, and they now see.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
THE
United Gold Mines Co.
Owning the Alaska Ohio New York Groups of Mines
Near Congress, Arizona

Near congress, Arizona
Is developing It's properties in systematic and economi
cal manner The property continues to improve with de-
veopmen and the value of the stock increases as develop
men progresses and the price of the stock has
sistent advanced to 80 per share This chance
for any one with money to invest These properties
among the best in this great gold belt The property will
day be the list of producers and then the stock will
sell for many dollars per share Will you miss this oppor
tunity to make your money grow?
D. J. SULLIVAN President
Room al Bank Of Arizona Building, PRESCOTT ARIZONA
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
CENTRAL ARIZONA IN BITS

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at
Carmichael's.
w H. Wells and Elijah Duncan
were up Thursday from their home
on the Sandy.
Mrs. Eli R. Stauffer has gone to
spend some time with her parents
at Peoria, Ariz.
N. N. Mcdonald of Brown Bros,
of Prescott, was down looking after
business here, Thursday.
Joe McCarty of the Bradshaws is
looking'at Tim O'Connell's Rich Hill
group, with view to working it.
Engineer Hoegee is examining
the properties of Messrs. Martin
and Griffith out near Harrisburg.
Robert Drynan, who arriqed in
Arizona away back in the 'SOs, is
visiting friends in the city this
week.
Mrs. M. B. Moyes has received a
shipment of Spring Hats and would
be pleased to have you call and in
spect them.
Asa Moore q Son have discov-
cred body of rich ore in their
diggings over on the foot of Rich
Hill by Stanton.
For sale at bargain, span driv-
ing mules, harness and nearly new
two-seated spring wagon. Just the
thing for the desert. Ed Zeiger.
Auditor w. F. Nichols has been
appointed Secretary of Arizona and
we presume the Stoddardized press
of the Territory will shut up now.
E. B. Gage and w. F. Staunton,
two of Arizona,s stalwarts, spent
yesterday in Congress. They need
no introduction nor eulogium.
Dan B. Genung of Stanton was
a welcome caller at this Office
on the 18th. He was looking for
ward to a good time that evening.
Ike Ford and James Pryor of
Wickenburg have been in Phoenix
having some fun this week, and at
tending to some business on the
side.
John Burns, an old-timer in Ari-
zona, now of Morenci, has gone to
Prescott. He was inquiring after
his old friends here as he passed
through on Wednesday.
St. Patrick's ball at Congress
was very select affair, and every
body had good time. The young
folks from Stanton and Octave
helped to swell the crowd
S. E. Fuller is making arrange
ments to start a furniture factory
here. He has been doing some
demonstrative work to show the
feasibility of the proposition.
H. w. Young, the popular sales
man who has been holding down a
position in the Martinez Mercan-
tile Company's big store, has gone
to Phoenix to accept a position.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19

WANTED-To sell four good
second hand freight wagons, at big
bargains. Martinez Mercantile
Company, Martinez, Ariz.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19

A complete line of fancy candies
and nuts at Carmichael's.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
CANDIES

In the selection of our
Candies we have been care
full to handle only products
of the most reliable manu-
facturers. Our Can die
represent the finest of in
gradients.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
GROCERIES

We have a full stock of
fresh Groceries, Hams, Ba-
con and Lard, Sweet and
Irish Potatoes, Onions and
Cabbage, Creamery Butter
and Eggs.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
SPORTING GOODS

We have a nice line of %
Rifles, Shotguns and Re-
volvers. We have just re-
ceived a fresh stock of 10
and II gauge Shotgun
Shells and 22, smokeless,
semi-smokeless and black
powder Cartridges.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
HARNESS

We have a full line Of
Harness, Saddles, Whips,
four and six-horse Lashes,
Bla cksn a k es, Harm es s
Leather, Sole Leath er,
Hame Straps and Pack
Saddles.
The news-herald., 1904-03-19
SHOES.

We have a full stock Of
Dress and Work Shoes.
We carry a full line Of
Buckingham & Hecht's S
Mountaineer, Examin er
and Superintendent Shoes.
Nothing better made for
miners. =.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-07

Russian torpedo-hoat destroyer was
chased into 'hefoo harbor by a Japanese
boat
1t Is reported that the Russian cruiser
Gromoboi struck a rock near Vladivos-
to%, and was badly damaged
Gen. Stoessel is reported wounded and
in the hospital, and the soldiers would
Ike to surrender if they were not afraid.
Gen. Baiashot1, head of the Red Cross
Society Mt Port Arthur. charges the Jap
nnese with violating rules of civilized
warfare.
The Japanese are using long. sauS-
ase-likc missile in their attack ON PORT
Arthur The missile bursts aud gives out
a sickenins odor.
outpoSts of opposing armies at the
Shakhe river are in constant conflict. and
daring deeds are the rule. One town is
shared 10y the opposing forces.
The crew of the Russian torpedo-boat
destroyer ut Chefoo say they were
Threatened hy japanese and feared they
would be made prisoners; therefore they
blew up the ship.
The north side of Ehrlung fort. an i'm
portant Ink in Port Arthur's defense
was blown mp by the Japanese. several
hundred Russians being killed, accordin-
10 Toxic dispatch TO Rome
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-07

OF the western defenses of the fortress.
Within the last month we have adj
vauced from mere guesswork to def
mite knowledge of the progress of the
siege. as the result of the trickling
stream of dispatches which the Jap
anese staff has allowed to be published.
We no longer talk of the possibility of
Port Arthur falling any day. but rather
Of the probability that this or that one
of the sixteen forts, or groups of forts.
which make up the main defense Of the
city, will be taken.
1t is worth recalling that the Port
Arthur forts can be divided in gen
eral way into five groups. There is
first the exceedingly strong Liautie-
shan position, Mt the extreme end of
the promontory. some twelve miles
southwest of Port Arthur. This has
not vet been under fire at all. Then
there are the forts on the Tigers Tail
peninsula. These also have been free
from attack Thirdly. there are the
forts of which Golden Hin aud Flee
tric CUf are the best known. com
manding the harbor entrance and
strung along the shore to the east of
the city. The guns of these forts have
engaged Admiral Togos fleet Whenever
they had chance, but they do not
seem 10 be mounted SO that they can
he used against land attacks. \ fourth
group comprises the forts on the north
eastern ridge. the Smgshu fort the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-07
HAT CHLCn ILLEGAL.
PASSENGER NEED NOT PRESERVE
1T FOR CONDUCTOR.
Illinois Court Decides in Favor Of Men
who We're ELECTED from Train After
refusing 10 Produce Cardboard slip
Gold Is Missing.

The Gwin brothers won their suit
against the Chicago ana Alton railroad
at Springfield. H.. and with il the con
tentiou that passenger is not compelI-
ed to display Or produce upon denla"d
the hat CHEEK given by the conductor.
The decision is uf much importance to the
railroads and to the people who patron
ize them. The Gwin brothers declined to
produce the checks when called upon by
the conductor aud were elected The
decision Indicates that the cheek as i
means of identification is useless and
as a receipt worthless. 1t means that
the conductor Of a train must he able to
remember every passenger upon the train.
and if he f0rgets any the company which
employs him is responsible FOR Il financial
return. The Gwin brothers are natives
of Baltimore. The brothers and sister
had come west from Baltimore in An
gust and expected to visit the st. Louis
exposition They had reached Spring
fed. when the conductor called upon
them to identify themselves. The Gvins
claimed that they had paid their fare.
The conductor doubted it. He told them
that all passengers We're supplied with
hat checks as means Of Identification
and receipt. He called upon them u
produce the check. The brothers de
clined
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-07
ChicaQO.

Measured by the ordinary factors,
business exhibits steady progress.
Holiday and the clothing strike inter.
ruptions had little effect upon the dis
trlbution of commodities. the volume
more than equahIg that of the same
period last year Railroad earnings
reflect gain, the new tonnage con-
sisting largely of finished products and
raw materials for mill and factory
consumption.
Lake traffic. now closing for the sea-
son. has been much stimulated lately
in the movement of ore. lumber and
fuel. Manufacturers find continued
growth in demands. and while a sharp
advance is felt in the cost of produc-
ton current undertakings are readily
negotiated.
Railroad specifications are more
clearly defined for equipment of con-
siderable magnitude, and no diminu-
ton appears in contemplated building
requirements, the latest plans includ-
ing various transportation and COM
mercial enterprises. Structural ma
terial is seen to be in unusual request,
with prices tending higher. partlcu-
larry for cement and stone. and pine
and hard woods stand at a higher level
on widened factory buying. Lumber
receipts this week run behind recent
figures but the total, 3S,340O00 feet.
is close to that of a year ago.
Holiday buying in the retail trade
reached an excellent volume and cold
er weather has induced quickened alb
sorption of winter goods. The job
bling trade has shown only slight ten
dency to slowing up. there being Il
steady flow of orders requiring prompt
shipment for both city and country
customers, and the deliveries of sta
pies maintain large proportions. Sales
We're mainly active in general dry
goods, clothing and groceries Mer-
camille collections were satisfactorily
prompt and defaults again We're light.
Transactions in breadstuffs have
been Disappointing the iemand lack
ing indications of returning outside in
terest. Grain shipments. 2.216,912
bushels, We're $40 per cent under
those of corresponding week last year.
Prices ruled lower than the losings Il
week ago. wheat being weakest
Failures reported in Chicago district
numbered twenty-four. against TWEEN
ty-fiye last week and forty a year ago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-07
PRESIDENT AT TIE FAIR.
Roosevelt and Party View the Big Ex.
position in a Day.

Presidents day at the Louisiana pur.
chase exposition dawned with clear skies
, and brisk wind. ideal weather for car
rying out the strenuous program arrang
ed for the nations chief executive.
Although President Roosevelt was not
officially greeted by the exposition man
agemcnt until after o'clock the grounds
We're thronged long before that hour.
The presidential special traiIi arrived
| in st. Louis at 3:40 Saturday morning
and was taken at once to the worlds
fair grounds. Extraordinary precautions
were taken to prevent accident after the
special arrived within the jurisdiction OF
the st. Louis Terminal Association, two
hundred and fifty men having been sta
toned along the right Of way. Two COM
panies of the Sixteenth infantry guard
ed the train when it reached its destina-
ton and no one was allowed to approach
within one hundred feet of the darkened
Pullman ;. The distinguished party was
early astir, preparing for their day of
notwithstanding sightseeing
The presidential party breakfasted in
their ear, which was surrounded by a
great crowd. Although kept at dis
tance, they were able to see the Presl-
'Nf A'Hp sat IA Ahi view bNApaN nv
of the windows during the meal. lie
seemed as much interested in the crowd
as they We're in him
After breakfast was finished, Presi-
Vent Francis. Mayor Wells and com
mittee of exposition officials and direc-
tors appeared at the car to pay their
respects to the chief executive. The re-
ception was very informal, the party
IL inc
President
Carriages were then taken and the
party proceeded to the Liberal Arts
building. which was the first great ex-
hibit palace to be seen. The route of
the procession was thronged with people,
| who gave the President an ovation and
kept him busy responding to cheers.
Each Of the exhibit palaces that the
President visited was closed to the public
| from the time he entered the building till
he issued therefrom. His view ol the
| various buildings was Necessarily hur-
| ried, as he had arranged to see the big
| show i'll day. beside giving some of his
| time u the football game on the Stadium
| gridiron.
What healthy and optimistic Ameri-
ran citizens have been claiming could not
| be done properly in six weeks, President
| Roosevelt did in eight hours. He saw
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, peek
| ed into its every nook and corner, went
through all the great buildings, visited
| the structures reared by foreign coun-
! tries, received a car load Of gifts, made
! a speech or two. spent an hour on a
| neishborly visit In the Filipino section
aud closed his schedule at shutdown not
half tired but wholly pleased After a
! short rest he made ready for the ban
! quet in the evening. which was given in
| the Tyrolean Alps concession
| Mrs. Roosevelt was at the Presidents
side most of the time. So were Miss
Alice Roosevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas
Robinson. Secretary and Mrs Loeb and
Surgeon General Rixey, who formed the
, Washington party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-07

Late last week that section of the
feet which is taking the Red sea route
began passing through the Suez canal
That route win also he followed by the
division made up of cruisers and tor
pelo boat destrcyers. which was the
last to leave the Baltic. 1t will be in
the North sea soon.
The battIeships under the immediate
command of Admiral Rojestvensky
which stopped ten days ago &C Dakar
Cape VGrde. to coal. are on their way
down the African coast. and if they
give the preference TO French ports for
coaling purposes the next report CON
corning them may come from Loango
In French Congo. Golfers are await
ing them at Madagascar. another
French possession. and possibly will
proceed there from Loango, without
stopping. 1t is rumored that Diego
Suarez bay in Madagascar is where
the different sections Of the feet will
unite and prepare for the last stage of
the journey.
When Port Arthur falls Admiral
Togo will be relieved from blockade
duty. which cannot he abandoned 1t
viii be possible then for him to 90 out
to meet the RussianS-to 20 rs far as
FormoSa perhaps. Uatil the siege ends
he will be kept in Korea bay. The
plan Of the Japanese naval campaIgn
hinges on thu operations ut Port Ar.
thur.