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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
CONTRACT AWARDED.
Henderson E. Bailey Will Construct
Ransom Building.

The contract for the construction of
the four-story building to be erected
on the corner of First and Alder streets
by J. T. Ransom, was awarded today
to Henderson & Bailey. The concrete
work on the basement is about COM
pleted and as soon as the masons have
the building will be commenced. 1t is
expected that the lower floor will be
three upper stories will not be entirely
completed until about August l.
When completed this will be one of the
finest structures in the northwest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15

GETS IT
Army Training Site
Selected.
BIG HENRY RANCH IS CHOSEN
Senate Makes an Appropriation for the
Defense of the Hawaiian
BIG HENRY RANCH IS CHOSEN

WASHINGTON, March 1.-the
house today further considered the
postOffice appropriation bill.
The committee on military affairs to-
day recommended the Henry ranch in
California as d permanent military
camp site for the Pacific coast.
The Henry ranch is q few miles be-
low San Luis ObispO.
The senate today passed the fortifi-
cations appropriations.
The senate passed bill appropriate
ing half a million dollars for site
and $S5O.O0O for a public building at
Los Angeles.
Spocner's amendment appropriating
$4,000 for the defense of the Ha-
waiian islands was agreed to. In exc
cutive session the General Wood case
was taken uD.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
To Report Fosters Division Bill

WASHINGTON. March 15.-The
senate Subcommittee on judiciary has
agreed to report Senator Fosters bill
dividing the state of Washington into
north and south judicial districts.
This probably means that the bill
but owing to it's being just the con-
trary to the bill of Representative
the house, it is believed that IL will
never pass the latter house.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
China Reiterates Neutrs,i+v

WASHINGTON March 15.-Besides
her general proclamation OF neutral
ity, China has sent a special declara-
ton to the United States. called forth
probably by Secretary Hays circular.
to the effect that her set purpose is to
remain entirely neutral throughout the
war.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
University Professor Commits Suicide

COLUMBUS. O.. March 15.-Charles
Walter Maslch. assistant professor of
the German language at the state uni
versity. killed himself this morning by
poisoning. He is the third professor
to commit suicide here within IS
months. Malsch had expected to get
The place of Professor Eggers. who kill
ed himself with a pistol.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
To Strike or Not to Strike.

INDIANAPOLIS. March 15.-From
noon today until this evening 100000
miners in their local camps throughout
sition of a strike in the bituminous
sections. President Mitchell today de-
fort to avert trouble and now it was
up to themselves. The returns Will
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15

homes of union miners and their SYM
pathizers and forced them to march to
the depot where they were placed
aboard a train at this morning and
again deported. They We're warned
not to return on pain of death. Re
sistance in several cases brought Sc
we're beatings. A number of the mob
are we'll known business men.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Schooner Antelope Is Safe.

PORT TOWNSEND, March 15.-The
schooner Antelope, 81 days from San
Francisco for COQuille river. Oregon.
las arrived here in a badly battered
condition. She had been given up as
!OSt. being caught in a storm and
blown several hundred miles out of her
course
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Japanese Spies Are Plentiful.

BERLIN. March 15.-Koelnissche
zeitung reports that Japan has organ
ized the most complete espionage on
Russia twenty-five hundred patriotic
the dangerous service
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
japanese Cavalry Defeated.

LONDON. March IA Central
News agency dispatch from Port
Arthur reports skirmiSh between
Cossacks and Japanese cavalry on the
banks of the Yalu. The Japanese
horses We're killed and the Japanese
were forced to flee on foot. \ second
skirmish is reported near Anju, ko-
rea in which the Japanese We're re
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
The Cabinet Has Jo'Iification,

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The
cabinet meeting today resolved itself
INTO Jo'lification over the merger de-
cision. Attorney General Knox receiv-
ed congratulations from the members
present Outside of this feature the
was barren of matters of gen.
eral interest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Balfcur Government Hefa.+ad

LONDON, March 15-Tbe pa,fo,,r
government was defeated today in the
commons by vote of 141 to 130 on q
motion by John Redmond against =
reduction in the Irish educational es-
Inmates 1t is claimed that it was a
snap division and is not taken sor-
iously.
Inc news that the government had
been defeated caused consnls +o foil
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
A Significant Order.

Ao\DoN' March 15.-Newspape per
correspondents at Hing Yang and Aniu
nave been ordered to return by the
japanese military authorities and will
be held at Seoul. No permits 70 90
TO the front have been advanced. This
is regarded as significant.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Better Weather in Manc!,uria,

M MCkDEN, March 15.-The severely
cold weather has given place to fine
days and passenger trains have re-
sumed carrying Russian families home
ward. The military forces continue to
work southWard from Hardin.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Port Arthur Not Blocked.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 15.-De-
mails were made today of the reported
sinking of four steamers at the mouth
of Port Arthur harbOr by the Russian
commander. An official telegram from
the peninsula reports no news of fight
ing
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Republican Congressional Caucus.

WASHINGTON. March IA joint
OF the republicans of the house
nd senate have been called for next
Monday evening to choose members of
ihe next republican congressional
committee at Washington.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Convicts to Fight Japanese.

ST. PETERSBURG, March ia
dispatch states that VicerOy AleXieff
has ordered the immediate liberation
and the arming of all cOnvicts on the
island of Saghalien, just north OF
Yezzo, who are willing to enroll to help
defend the island against the Japanese
from whom an attack is thought to be
imminent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Colonel Griffith Sentenced.

Los ANGELES. March 13.-Bail
pending appeal was this morning de-
lied 10 Colonel Griffith. Griffith was
sentenced to two years at San Quentin
md to pay a $4,000 fine for murder
)uS assault on his wife.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Russia Shuts Out Foreign Papers.

STOCKHOLM, March 15.-Thirty
three foreign papers. including five
Finnish papers published in America.
have been prohibited circulation in
Finland for not speaking the truth
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
To Make Loan to Russia.

COLOGNE, March 15.-The Ca
Zette quotes q st. Petersburg financial
paper as stating that a group Of in
ternational tinanciers have undertaken
pounds sterling should Russia desire.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
American Refuaees Rescued

WASHINGTON. Marcn 15.-The
navy department has been advised that
the cruiser Cincinnati has returned to
themuipo from Chinnampo with %
American refugees
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
More Botk;n Jurors Chosen.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-Four
additional jurors in the Mrs. Botkin
"aSe were chosen today. making a to-
tai of nine. 1t is expected the jury
Hill be completed tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15

pea oox OF toy torpedoes. Its de-
'oiie''ioil set OH other explosives in the
building which was wrecked. His bodv
ana those OF two boys We're burned be-
yond recognition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Exalosion ia a Toy House.

CHICAGO, March 15.-Three and
probably four persons were killed this
morning by an explosion during fire
in the Chicago Toy and Novelty COM
panys plant. Foreman Gordon drop
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15

LONDON, March 15.-Reuters To-
kiO correspondent wires that persist
ent reports are current that the Rus
sian fleet left Port Arthur after the at
tack of the 10th and is now endeaNof-
ing to reach VladiVOStOck.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Another Russian Warship Damaged.

YINKOW, March 15.-A foreigner
from Port Arthur reports a short en-
gagement off that place last Sunday
in which the Russian cruiser Diana
was damaged.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Consul for the Yukon.

WASHINGTON. March 15.-The
president has nominated Louis Dent
Of the District of Columbia to be con-
sui at the Yukon district.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Lost Boats Picked Uo,

BRISBANE. March 15.-All but one
Df the boats launched from the wreck
ed steamer Aaramac have been picked
Up by the steamers sent to search for
them.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Gets OFF Dawes Commission.

FORT WORTH. Texas. March ID
Former Governor Stanley of Indian
Territory has resigned from the Dawes
commission.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Japanese Coal Sidetrscked.

NAGASAkI. March l5.-The British
coaler Nigtetta, with coal for the Jap
aneSe is ashore at Basebo.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
WAR MAINLY ON PAPER
LITTLE REAL FIGHTING
Much Diplomatic Playing the Worlds Gaeresore Details OF the Last
Torpedo Battle Before Port Aurhe Combat Seems to Have
Been Irau..German FinanCers Offer to Raise forty
Million Dollar loan for Russia.

pulsed. The grand duke of NladimirO-
witch, the cZarS cousin is expected al
Port Arthur tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Nettie Craven May Recover.

ST LOUIS. March 15.-Nettie Cra-
vens Fair is slightly improved and
there are hopes for her recovery
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15

Miners 6anished From Telluride.
TELLURIDE, Colo. March 15-One
hunored members Of the Citizens AL
nance armed last night raided the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
Daughter CT Senator Mitchell Dead.

NEW YORK. March 15.-MrS. Crif
fin. a daughter of Senator MITCHELL Of
Oregon. died this morning.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15
To Protect Horses Tails.

DES MONIES, March ia bill
passed the house today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-15

poratlng in Mars or the moon as In
Canada"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
N IS WILL STICK
UNION MEN WILL DECLINE TO
 LEAVE CRIPPLE GREEK.
President 1Eoyets of the Union saya Ample Eunds are at Hand to
 Sustain Them Troops
 Mar 8e vesfhdvazs \.

 < Cripple CFeak, Col. Jan 7.ylThd faIi6ws ing notice waa posted here to-day:
 To all members of the Western Feder- ation of Miners in the Cripple Creek dis trict: s aw As
 It has been decided in many courts that members of organized labor are not va grants. Keep your cards; refuse to be driven away from your homes. If com pelled to leave by force of arms union men are advised to return immediately to the Cripple Creek district. The Vest ern Federation of Miners will provide for all striking miners and their families.
 Charles H. Movers, President.
 tf~ William Haywood. Secretary Western Federation of Miners.
 It is reported that one more day will be given strikers to leave the district or obtain employment. Preparations are be- ing made. 1t is said. for wholesale ar- rests tomorrow.
 Prisoners against whom no other charge than vagrancy Is made win be evicted from Teller county and will not be per mitted to return.
 c. H. Reimer the mine owner, who was arrested yesterday, is confined in the county jail, but no criminal charge has been filed against him. His home Is in Buffalo, and an attempt may be made to take his case before the United States District Court on appeal for a writ of habeas corpus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
E. H. DRICGS. GUILTY
Ex--coNaREssAGAN CONVICTED
 IN NEW YORK COURT.
Judge Says He is Convinced That the Defendants Error Was Technical-Will Make Sen
 tence Light.

New York. Jan. 7.-After deliberating forty-five minutes to-day, a jury found former Congressman Edmund H. Driggs guilty of accepting money to procure a contract between a private company and the government while serving as a mem Der of Congress. The jury recommended mercy.
 In response. Judge Thomas said tho recommendation was eminently fitting. as Mr. Driggs had conducted himself with dignity and because he undoubtedly violated the statute unwillngly. Judge Thomas said he believed Mir. Driggs was not guilty except in a technical sense.
 After the jury had been discharged, the court denied @ motion for a new trial and reserved decision on a motion on a stay of proceedings. pending an appeal. Judge Thomas told counesl they might agree upon a day for sentence. He said
 ''If I could I would infict a penalty without Imprisonment, but I cannot. I shall make the sentence as light as possibly can. You, Driggs, are free to come and go as you please"
 The extreme penalty for the crime of which Driggs was convicted is two years Imprisonment and a fine of $1OOOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
NEW MOVE BY COLOMBIANS Attempt to Block Treaty
 Construction. FRANCE IS APPEALED TO 10 Prevent Transfer of Canal
 Company's Right. Troops rom the Interior are Being Concentrated at sanavilla and
 oartagena, on the Coast
 Beaupre in Washington.
FRANCE IS APPEALED II
Troops rom the Interior are Being

Washington. Jan. 7-Notice of an im- portant step taken by an agent of the Colombian government in Paris was re- ceived at the Colombian legation to-day in despatch to pr. Herran, the charge d affaires.
 It was to the effect that French trib- unal had been appealed to with a view to preventing the transfer of the Panama Canal Company's rights on the isthmus to the American government. without the consent of Colombia. Counsel for the Colombian government according to the despatch assured the agent he thought there was good ground for believing the effort to prevent the. transfer would be successful.
 The step. 1t is understood, is with the full cognizance of the Colombian author. ities, and was instituted by an agent of the government who left this country after consultations with General Reyes and pr. Herran. lt /,
 The end sought to be attained is to frustrate the sale of the concessions. franchises and property of the canal tions for which have been under way, the amount to be paid by this govern ment being s4o.0oo.0oo.
 Colombia asserts that the company can- not lawfully dispose of it's rights with out her explicit consent. Such consent was expressly given fin the Hay -Herran treaty which failed of ratification by the Colombian Congress. The action of the Colombian authorities caused surprise here when 1t became generally known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
BEAupas IN wAsHrNeToN.
Minister to Colombia Thinks That War is Impossible.

War is Impossible.
 Washington. Jan. 7.-Arthur Beauprc. United States Minister to Bogota. arrived in Washington today and had q long com ference with Acting Secretary of State Loonnis and afterward eonsuited with Sec. < air :slssaubse 4s techhicaliy ok his seaa6 of absence from his post. but It Ia likely that this will be extended beyond the usual sixty days. which may lead to one of two inferenees. either that the dist ance from Bogota to Washington is so great as to make an extension proper, or that the political situation is such as to make 1t expedient to leave the United States Ministry at Bogota without head for an indefinite period.
 Mr., Beaupre. was able to tell Secretary Hay that the reports about the safety of the American Legation In Bogota has been greatly exaggerated MT. Beauprc also said that in. his opinion, judging from the quiet conditions prevailing at the Co., lomblan capital when he left there. there was little danger of war on the Isthn1us. Fhe Minister being accredited to the Co., lombian Cover nment was not inclined to comment on conditions there. but it was gratifying to the administration to learn from him of the courtesy with which he had been treated and the honor shown him at his departure.
 The Minister does not attempt to min imiza the high feeling prevailing in Co- lombia regarding Isthmian affairs. but he believes that the peonle of the Republic are beginning to realize the situation anu what war would mean and In his opinion war Is altogether improbable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
WILL WITHDRAW TROOPS.
Governor Peabody Says There is No
 Longer Need for Them. f-


 Longer Need for Them. -
 Denver, Colo, Jan. 7.-President Mover and Secretary Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners, today issued a statement on which they declare that the strike in Cripple Creek district lis not broken though the Republican admins tration has spent nearly N;0OO,O0O of the States funds to subserve the corpora tions and make good their ante-electiOn pledges" ..ltt tt The statement denies that any rebellion or insurrection exists and contends that every constitutional right of the people has been violated by Governor Peabody and his military subordinates.
 The result of the Poole habeas corpus case is cited as proof that the Governor lis afraid to allow the highest court in the State to determine the question as to who is guilty of lawlessness in the Cripple Creek district" After referring to the vagrancy order issued by the military commander at Cripple Creek. the statement says:
 1.-The members of the Western Fedora tion of Miners on a strike in the Cripple Creek district are receiving all necessary means of support from fund which they have heleped to create. and we challenge the right of any one to deny them that privilege"
 Governor Peabody announced today that the troops will be soon withdrawn from Cripple Creek.
 'I think that the civil authorities wllI be able to cope with the situation" con- tinued the Governor. At least, hope SO. If nothing unexpected happens all the soldiers will be ordered from Cripple Creek Saturday
 The Governor also said that the force on duty at Telluride would be materially reduced this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
GEN. GORDON VERY SICK
SUFFERS ACUTE ATTACK OF
 INDIGESTION.
Advanced Aged and Depleted Strength of the Distinguished
 Patient Makes Physicians Alarmed as to Outcome.

Miami. Fla, Jan.. 7.--Gen. John B. Cor don is danReroaaly ill, at slais-hoH1as-~ Bis cayne., seven miles north of this city. The attack is similar. to one. that he suffered from some time ago on railroad train in Mississippi It Is inflammation of the stomach. caused by an acute attack of In- digestion, to which he Is subject.
 9 p. m.-The following bulletin has just been issued by the attending physicians of General Gordon:
 Gen. John B. Gordon's condition re- mains the same as at noon. He grew much weaker at 5 o'clock this afternoon, but responded to stimulants and has ral- lied somewhat;,is is now resting more quiet ly. Temperature 104, pulse 116. His wife and two sons are with him. His daugh- ters, Mrs. Burton Smith and Mrs. Orton Bishop Brown have been notified.
 General Gordon's condition is very critical. His advanced age G2) and gen. eral depleted strength from previous inl- paired health causes his physicians to en- certain serious fears of the outcome.
 (Signed.) "Gamling and Jackson,
 Attending physicians
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
IS DEAD OF DlPHTHERIA
RUTH C1EvELAMD EXPIRES AF-
 TER BRIEF ILLNESS.
Oldest Daughter Of nEr. and Mrs. Grover Cieveland-@.W Akening
 vss of Heart Actitn Result
 ssfs Of xkxOat EFea1o.

Princeton N J., Jan 7.--Rukh Cieye- land. the eldest child of former President Cleveland, died at the Cleveland home here today very unexpectedly. the imme- .diate cause of death being a weakening of the heart. action during a mild attack of diphtheria. Dr. wykofr, the attending physician, said Miss Cleveland had been i'll with a mild form of diphtheria for four days, and that the heart affection was not anticipated. She was B years old.
 In response to many inquiries former President Cleveland gave out the follow ing statement
 After a few days illness, which began with an attack of tonsilitis. and developed suddenly into dIphtheria yesterday. our oldest daughter, Ruth, died suddenly to- day."
 Mrs. Cleveland is prostrated at the death of her daughter. Ruth Cleveland was born on October 3. 1901. Tn her fath- CTS residence at 619 Madison Avenue. New York, after MT. Cleveland had serv- ed his first term as President. She was named after Mrs. Cleveland's grandmotll- CT. and as Baby Ruth was a great fa- vorite in Washington society during her fathers second term in the White House. MT. and Mrs. Cleveland have four re- maining children.
 It is now understood that 1t was ttFG childs illness that prevented Mir. Cleve- lands attendance at the dinner of Mayor Mcclellan in New York January f.
 Many messages of coincidence have been received The private school which Ruth attended has been closed for the rest of the week in respect to her memory. The interment will take place tomorrow.
 The funeral services will be held at the Cleveland home. conducted by Rev. Malt land Bartley. MT. Cleveland. with Pres ident Findlay of the College of the City of New York. Dean Andrew West and a few intimate friends, will accompany tho body to Princeton Cemetery, where inter- ment will take place. Dr. Bryant says the other children show no signs of diph- theria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-08
TROOPS BEING CONCENTRATED.
Soldiers from the Interior are
 Gathering on the Coast.

Colon. Jan. 1.-The royal mall steamer Atralia which arrived here today from Sanavilla and Cartagena, reports that there is great military activity in both these towns and that large numbers or troops are being concentrated in Carta- Rena. Many of these troops arrived from the interior during the past fortnight.
 It is learned by the Associated Press correspondent from a reliable source that the Colombian troops at Cartagena now number at least two thousand. The Colombian cruiser General Pinzon and the steam tug Nellie Continue to convey troops to Titumati as they come in from the interior.
 Most of these are volunteers without uniforms. but they doubtless have seen active service.
 The cruiser Cartagena is now laid up at Cartagena undergoing repairs, her tubes and boilers being defective. It is said that she will soon be ready to resume transportation of troops. ,.
 The war talk Is unabated in Cartegena and in certain quarters discontent is openly expressed with the diplomatic policy of General Rafel Reyes which up to the present time has resulted in inac- tion. Major Coles division of 300 marines from the United States cruiser Dixie dis embarked this morning and went by train to Empire Station on the Panama Rail- road,