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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-25
10 Trouble to Answer Questions.
TX. Moniort { Co.
(Incorporatsd.)
lQ3 Tsrnwsl Blk. Tel. n. 1ofe.

foundation, cellar. city water, sink
and cesspool. woodshed. barn, chick
en- house, lawn and trees: $3.50 cash.
balance easy monthly payments. s per
cent.
Sl76o-Seven-r room, tw o-story, plas-
tered house, stone foundation, cellar,
city water, sink and cesspool, wood
shed, lot fenced; $3.50 cash. balance
to suit.
New and modern cottages for sale.
Terms, 500 to $500 cash. monthly
payments (including interesp from
S25 to $35 per month.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
CorteIyou to Succeed PAYNE.

Washington, Oct 5.-In succession
to Mr.. Payne, George B. Cortelyou,
former secretary of the department of
commerce and labor, and now chair
man Of the Republican national COM
mittee, will become postmaster gen
eral.
Mr.. Cortelyou's appointment as head
OF the postof1ce department was deter
mined upon several months ago by
President Roosevelt. when Mr.. Payne
indicated to the president his desire
TO retire from the department on &C
count OF the precarious state Of his
health Mr.. Payne would have resigned
the portfolio long ago had 1t not been
for the then pending investigation of
the affairs Of the department He felt,
however, and said many times to his
friends that he could not relinquish
the duties Of the Office while the In
vestigation was pending, and ex-
pressed his determination to carry the
investigation to a conclusion
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
GENERAL MARKETS

neutrality-suspicious. firm; winter SUI
perfine, $3.55@3.75; Penna. roller, clear,
$4.S0m4.95; city mills, fancy, $4,000
SOS. Rye flour firm; $4.25 per barrel.
Wheat steady; No. 2 Penna. red, new,
$1131b6114 Corn steady; No. yell
low, local, 626621Ac. Oats firm; No.
white, clipped. 36l5c.; lower grades,
S5c. Hay steady; No. timothy, $3.50
1850, large bales. Pork firm; family,
SIT. Beef steady; beef hams, S2S@24.
Live pouldy steady; hens, 11Q12c.;
old roosters, &c. Dressed poultry firm;
choice fowls, 1916; old ROSTERS, &c.
Butter steady; creamery. 2Sc. per lb.
Eggs steady; New York and Penna.,
22c. per dozen. Potatoes steady; new.
3503Sc. per basket.
Baltimore-Wheat strong and higher;
spot, contract, $117@l17A; spot, No.
2 red western, $119@1.19A; steamer
No. red, $1.12G1.12H; southern, by
sample, SOC. OSLO; southern, on grade,
$102@1.17. Corn firm; year, 511S a
51Ac.; southern white corn, 55Q5Sc.
southern yellow corn, GOOGLE. Oats
steady; No. 2 white, SAC; No. 2 mixed,
S3c. Rye strong and higher; uptown,
No. 2 western, S7@SSc. Butter steady;
fancy imitation, 17@1Sc; fancy cream
cry, 21@22c.; fancy ladle, 14@15c.:
store packed, 12Q13c. Eggs steady;
21022c per dozen.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

ing failed to produce as formerly
~In soon find out if milk thief is
around" said Mrs. Cooley She then
changed the stall of the Jersey COW
and put vicious Jersey bull in the
stall next the door Early next morn
ing there was a great commotion in
the cow shed. The bull was believing
loudly and kicking viciously. The air
was made blue by string of oaths. A
sound as of a tin milk pail being
banged against the side of a building.
and an occasional humping as if a
human being was being slammed
about was heard.
The summer boarders rushed to II 4
COW shed. There they saw DOM
40, viii tfie> milk pail clnie I
- in both hands Musanno s.aJ
an~ pail were mixing it up with, the
AiId feet of the Jersey bull. The bull
was angry. Musanno and lis milk
pail were rescued and he confessed he
had been milking the Jersey cow in
the first stall. That night he thought
ne would milk the COW. When he at
tempted to do so he soon learned the
COW was a bull. Musanno says he
will never forget his bunder
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
WANTED TO BE A MERMAID
Her Lover, However, Persuaded Her
to Become Mistress of His
Little Home Instead.

Rochester On. W girl had to
choose between being a wife or a mer-
maid, and, being a sensible girl, she
decided she would be happier in a
home than in swimming around in a
glass tank full of water, wearing a
papier mache tail instead of a walking
skirt 1t came about in this way:
A photographer who makes a spe-
cialty of quaint pictures advertised
for a pretty girl to pose as a mermaid
one who would not be afraid OF
water. This particular Rochester girl
could swim like mermaid, and she
was willing TO pose as one for $12 a
week
Just as the bargain was about to be
sealed a big, broad-shouldered young
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 5. 1904
BULL CATCHES MILK THIEF
Stratagem Devised by New Jersey
Farmers Widow Leads to a
1 Countryside. Sensation.

Dominic Musanno is in a hospital at
Trenton, N. j., suffering from two
Fractured ribs, three broken fingers, a
Bprained ankle and q bruises because
ne tried to milk Mrs. Mary Cooley S
prize COW too often. Mrs Cooley con-
aucts country boarding place at
Nrenton Junction. That she may have
. novel country place. Mrs. Cooley has
sought to supply her boarders with
real fresh milk. To this end Mrs.
Cooley kept several Jersey COWS. For
several weeks this summer boarders
nave been shy on milk, the fresh prize
low In the first stall of the stable hav-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

EOolmAoIEH GENERAu PAYNE
ments at the Arlington Hotel last even
Ing, aged GO years. The death and its
cause was announced in the following
official bulletin issued by the attending
physicians:
1.-THE postmaster general died at 6.i0
p. m. He died peacefully, without "a
struggle. Cause of death, disease Of
mitral valve and dilatation of the
heart"
The death of the postmaster general
came as the result really of a success
sion of sinking spells due to a weak
heart that enfeebled the sick man, until
finally the heart literally gave out.
Mr.. Payne had been in poor health
for at least two years, but his last ill.,
ness covered only seven days, an attack
of heart trouble last week precipitating
the end at a time when after rest he
seemed to have recovered a snail meas
ure of his vitality, impaired by years
of arduous labor. Deaf came after
nearly six hours OF unc seriousness.
The Lass '' 49, ~
to 49,. aypie 5 condition \ "a :. .sldent
Roosevelt. and he had gene only about
10 minutes when the stricken member
OF his cabineS- cxSnired. Secretary Hay
had called at the Payne apartments a
few minutes before the president made
his visit Neither entered the sicS.
room. AS Mr.. Roosevelt was leaving.
about 6 o'clock, he spoke feelingly OF
Mr.. Payne to the newspaper men gath
cred in front of the hotel, as the sweet
est, most lovable and most trustful man
l ever knew" Mrs. Roosevelt, accom-
panied by Captain Cowles, also was a
caller at the family apartments of the
Paynes during the late afternoon.
When the postmaster general had
breathed his last, DIR. Magruder led
Mrs. Payne out Of the room. 1t was
stated that she had stood up bravely
under the heavy strain.
The last day had been one during
which practically all hope had been
abandoned for some hours. The APP
preach of dissolution began during the
noon hour, when the sick man lost con-
seriousness and no longer recognized
those whom he had attempted to cheer
during his illness by saying to them
that he was all right. When Mrs Payne
saw that the end was near she sum-
moned the Rev. DR.. Dunlap, of ST.
Johns Episcopal Church, and at her
request he read at the bedside of the
dying man Psalm $50, "Out of the
deep" and then repeated the prayers
the Episcopal church provides shall be
read at the bedside of those about to
pass away.
Funeral services will be held at St
Johns Episcopal Church in this city
Friday morning, and at 3.15 that after
noon the body will be taken to the
Pennsylvania Railway station and
placed aboard the private car Of Pres
fdent A. j. Earring, of the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, who
rendered the use of the car by tele-
graph. The remains should arrive at
Milwaukee Saturday evening, and SER
vices will be held next Sunday at the
All Saints Episcopal Church there. \
message has been sent to the Right
Rev. Isaac l.. Nicholson, the bishop Of
Milwaukee, who is now at a convention
in Boston, asking him If he can Off
ciate. Interment will be at the Forest
Home cemetery, Milwaukee, Mrs.
Payne has expressed a desire that the
services be as simple as possible.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

man. grimy from honest toll, entered
the Office
"Oh, John, I'm going to be a mer-
maid and get Sl2 a week." she cried.
mot on yer life." he growled,
promptly.
Then he added: 81 heard what You
was up to. SO came here. Say, .think
I'm going to marry an aquarium ?
Which would you prefer-to be an old
maid mermaid or my wife? Think I'm
going to agree to your clinging to the
sides of tank all day and dodge pea
nuts thrown at you by peopIe?"
We're engaged to be married, you
Know" she explained. with a painful
blush, to the photographer.
y see" he. remarked, shortly.
We We're engaged to be married ;.
corrected jena, oun ly. but YOU must
choose now between me and the brinv
deep. No curos IN m.ne. you know ;,
- guess won't take the Job" she
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

so.oo and $3.50 shoes are hand
Sewed' and guaranteed for wear.
We have added to our business q To-,
orlng Department. When We FaiI az a.
suit YOU we take your measure anS
make your clothing TO order. IF vo,
cant call yourself, send your or6o.
through mail and the same viii bova
our prompt attention. Special discon,S
allowed to students and ministers Pa
member that this is the only store of H.
KIND conducted by cclored people in the
city OF Richmond, Va, and anv Goods
that you may buy of us, if not satisfac1
tory, satisfaction will be given.
Don't make a mistake in the place.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

Our Underwear Department is alright
both in wool and cotton fleece for men,
women and children, from so cts. to
$500 per suit. Our $500 garment is
strictly all wool.
Come and see cur Hat and Cap De-
partment.
$1,000 worth of Hats and Caps. all
grades and styles, % cts. to 81 so. The
$50 style takes in the celebrated John
B. Stetson hat.
The cold wave is coming. Don't for
get us when you eed an Overcoat. Our
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
READ | HE FOLLOWING PRICES:

400 Suits for Boys Youths and Chill
dren made up-to-C Cate from 81. 90 to S.. so.
Our $3.50, $500 and So 80 school boy
suits can't be. beat in the city for the
price.
1000 Pairs Of Pants, for men, from
81 90 to $3.50 per nair. Our 50. 80. So 90
and % 90 pants W lud any $500 or
$500 pants in ris quality sold by
other merchants.
300 Pairs of PHI IS for children, Boys
and Youths I. rom % cts. to $3.50 rer
pair. We defy x mpetition on our 90
ct. and rs cs. Knes Pants for school boys
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

Overcoat Department is strictly up-to-
date. All grades and colors made in the
latest styles. Our leader is the Bet
Strap overcoat, from ~ to "a inches
long, shoulders we'll padded, strictly all
wool. from $1,000 to 1890. We also
carry cheaper line of overooats for
Boys, Youths and men, from 50 90 to
30, Come and make your selection
before the rush.
Do you wear shoes? Why not give us
a call? We are prepared to please and
and fit you.
$1,000 worth of shoes, all grades, and
styles for Men, Women and Children,
from 90 cts, to $3.50. Our So 80.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
Feninine Suspicion.

Husband-You don't treat me like
Smiths wife treats him.
Wife-How does she treat him?
Husband-Why, she puts her arms
around his neck and almost loves him to
death.
Wife-Yes; and she'll probably sue
ceed in the course OF time. He recently
had his life insured for SO. 600 In her IA
yor.-Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
HENRY c. PAYNE
PASSES AWAY
Postmaster General Dies in Wash.
ington of Heart Trouble.
UNCONSCIOUS WHEN END CAME

Washington, Oct 5.-Henry c. Payne,
postmaster general of the United States.
a member of the national Republican
committee, stalwart Of his party, with
the history of which, both in his home
state and nationally, he has been iden-
titled for many years, died at his apart
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08
Live Stock Markets.

Union Stock Yards. Pittsburg-Cattle
steady; choice, $540@5.60; prime, $50
Q5.3O; fair, $3.25Q3.75. Hogs slow;
prime, heavy and medium, and heavy
S6.80@6: pigs, s54O@5.50: roughs, $40
$50. Sheep lower; prime wehers, SAL
@4.25; common sheep, S1.50Q2; spring
lambs, $3.60Q5.75; veal calves, $707.50.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

Eyes. my boy! Hes millionaire to-
day. and that man began life with half
a dollar"
HIN, Who die BE Pinch that from"
CHICAGO Jonr-0'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-10-08

said. hing teacfplly. but withal
bravelr, ~ .r's IS. joan. I'll go home
With you La 1 Gid want the money
500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
PRICE TOO HIGH.
Estimate for Paving Greensboro Street
 Was $15,0o0.

Tuscaloosa, March 3.-tSpecial )-The regular monthly meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen was held in the coun- cil chamber last evening. Much time was given to the discussion of the artesian we'll matter. A number of bids were re- ceived and it was found that the lowest was $2.50 per foot for an eight-inch pipe and $2.25 for a six-inch pipe. A number of letters had been received asking for more information and others requesting more time to make bids, so the question was deferred.
 It was agreed to sell to Strickland Bros. a lot near the Mobile and Ohio depot for S100, on which to erect machine shop, provided the firm erect a $20.000 plant within twelve months. Messrs. Ryan and Weatherford made their report in regard to the paving of Greensboro avenue with slag and chert. It was learned that the work would cost $15,OO0 The amount was considered too large and no action was ta- ken After the discussion of several other matters of minor importance the board adjourned after the reading of the dispen- sary report, which was as follows: Pro- fits since January 1, 1904, s4736.S7; sales for February, ss563.55; profits for February, $2493.S1; largest days sales, $74090; small est days sales, S2l3 10: average days sales S356 Sf; open for business A days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
Fortunes in Small Ideas.

Tt is remarkable how some men fall into fortunes by merely having a bright thought strike them," said a man of ob- servant mind.
 There are now on the market perhaps a hundred useful little contrivances that are so simple and yet so valuable to peo- pie in all walks of life that it Is really astonishing that they were never thought of before. For instance there are half a dozen different styles of letter and pa- per clamps All are useful and inexpen- sive, and all have made money for the men who invented them and put them on the market.
 Tn fact cheapness and simplicity of construction are prime requisites for suc- cessful inventions That is the reason why some of the most marvellous devices have proved fiat failures while mere bit of twisted wire has made fortunes It would seem by this that the person of quick intelligence and observant mind has an equal chance with the genius in in- venting things Indeed. it seems that the person of average intelligence is often more successful than persons of marked genius The great cosideratum Is to be able to realize what is a necessity and then make 1t so cheap that everybody can buy it. If you have any ideas you think might prove profitable 1t is easy enough to make the test, for 1t does not take long to find out what will please the public"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
When Me Drink.

Did you ever stop to think why man invariably puts his foot on the railing that runs along the bottom of the counter in nearly all barrooms?" asked a drummer. "The railing is doubtless put there for just that purpose and about twenty-four out of every twenty-five men put the right foot on 1t when taking q drink. Yet, why they do this is hard to say, unless it is merely habit. I think the most plausible reason Is the fact that any change of po- sition rests a mans body, and although putting one foot up on the railing is not very satisfactory for a tired person, it is quite a relief from standing with both feet on the floor But even under these condi- lions I cannot see wherein the foot-rest is such a useful adjunct to society. When a man has his foot on one of these rail ings he is naturally much less steady than when standing on both pedal extremities and If he imbibed a few gin f1zes he Is much more apt to sway about while his foot Is resting
 But I have about come to the conclu- sion that the foot railing is not so good after all, without corresponding support for the elbows. When both are provided 1t is very soothing to tired nerves to hump over the bar and watch the man in a white coat fix up highball with remark able deftness."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
THE BIRMINGHAM VULCAN.

From the Talladega Mountain Home
 The colossal statue of Vulcan which is to mark the Birmingham exhibit at St. Louis, was a happy conception and can not fail to prove striking feature of the great Louisiana centennial The work is now nearing completion. The statue when completed, together, with the ex- hibit which is to surround it, will be shipped to St. Louis without delay and erected in the center of the main palace as assigned by the directors of the expo sition.
 The Vulcan fund has almost reached the amount required, and the success of the exhibition assured. Our Birmingham neighbors are to be congratulated on their skill and enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
The vicksburu at ChemuIpo.

The abuse of the United States by the Russian newspapers is at long range, and no one in this country really cares how long those news papers keep 1t up or how bitter they may become. There is no powder be- hind 1t, and popgun shooting is anus ing.
 The Russian bitterness grows out of the sympathies of the American people in favor of Japan. Excepting few Irishmen who hate England, the peo' pie of this country seem to be prac- tically a unit in wishing Japan success in the present war. Scarcely news paper prints line to the contrary.
 The Russian government cannot as- sail the sympathies of the American people, and it has been forced to fall back on the proposed sending of Amer ican consuls to Dalny and Aulung, to the proposed laying of a Japanese cable to the Philippines, and to "the Vicksburg incident" The last named incident is the one that has been most freely worked The commander of the Vicksburg, lying in Chemulpo harbor, did reIuse to join in the protest against compelling the Russian Variag and Korietz to leave ,he harbor and put to sea where a superior Japanese fleet would meet them. There is no rule in the law of nations that called for signing of the protest. The com mander of the ViclKsburg did not con sider it his duty to sign it. He did not sign it, and the two Russian cruisers put to sea and were soon beaten back in sinking condition. At this point the comander of the Vicksburg rem dered all the assistance he could, send ing boats to the scene of the sinking ships and giving all possible aid to the Russian sailors.
 There Is nothing in the Vicksburg incident that should give offense to the Russians. The Philippines cable has not been laid, and Secretary Hay is not insisting that American consuls shall be received at Dalny or Autung. Russia has no grievance, except, of course, the plain and undeniable sym pathies of the American people. Amer jeans do not like trade monopoly, which Russia has invariably installed wherever her control is unquestioned, and they do like the Open Door which has become a national policy of the Japanese. They like the freedom loy- ing Japanese, and they dislike the au- tocratic combination of church and state in Russia. There Is no cure for these preferences. and Russia should remember that what can't be cured must be endured, and say no more about 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
JAPANESE AT PORT ARTHUR.

From the New York Tribune.
 The Japanese have an advantage in their campaign against Port Arthur, in the fact that they once before captured that place and held 1t for time They thus know its plan. It's soundings, it's ranges and all other details about as well as the Russians themselves. Their persistent attacks upon the place indicate that they mean either to block the harbor or to capture it. and not to sit down patiently to a long siege Their order of the day Is to push things" In that they are probably wise. Their best chances of winning in this war seem to lie in gain ing all possible advantages at the out set. and especially of perfecting their con- trol of the sea by capturing or destroy ing every Russian ship in those waters and closing every Russian port. If they should wait until Russia could improve her railroad service and send unlimited endorsements to her Manchurian army and then try to fight her on land. the Land of the Rising Sun might see its setting sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
March Wind.

''The citizens of Birmingham who walk around the street on a day like yesterday think that the wind is blowing with great velocity. but they should go on the roof of one of the skyscrapers," said man yesterday who had taken a trip to the roof of the Title Guarantee and Trust building with Weather Observer Mitchell.
 "The wind was blowing about thirty miles an hour when was up there, and 1t was pretty cold. In fact, 1t felt ten de- grees colder than on the streets, where had been only few minutes before. The wind yesterday was from the north and was blowing as high as thirty-five miles an hour. That Is a pretty high wind for Birmingham, and 1t shows that March is here In earnest A little higher wind than that and we have a storm'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04

Panama city is 61.33 per thousand, and this should be cut down two-thirds. Yellow fever should be abolished, in- eluding the flies and mosquitoes that go with a temperature that does not fall below so degrees the year round. A ten-mile strip of healthful territory at the isthmus will not only preserve thousands of lives engaged in digging in the canal, but it will be another re- hinder to the sluggish Spanish Amer jeans to ''clean up."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
MAKES DRAMATIC PLEA.
Bank Cashier Is Given Five Years In
 Federal Prison.

Waco, Tex, March 3.-John P. Cooper, former cashier of the Citizens National Bank of McGregor, recently closed by the national bank examiner, was today convicted of embezzlement and given fire years in the federal prison, the minimum sentence. He stated that while he decided to plead guilty to technical violation of the law, there had been no criminal intent.
 His attorneys had advised him not to plead guilty, but he realized that the law had been violated and he was ready to take the consequences. His address was dramatic in the extreme. The dis trict attorney asked the court to assess the lowest possible penalty and this was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
Increased Acreage.

T have never known such energy in cotton planting as is now evidenced along the line of the Central" said Col. w. C.. Lawrence, veteran locomotive engineer on the Cantral of Georgia railroad. 'The acreage is being greatly increased. People have gone wild about cotton, which means much for increased production and consequently increased wealth in the old state of Georgia.
 Farmers have not been in the habit hitherto of utilizing the soil in fence cor ners and close to the hedges; but they have cleaned up every inch of available ground this season and are planting 1t in cotton"