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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

o-. sE1 liz story Is sesosrtesy ss ac-
cErase ~ Re ooald make Il Caie5
Pozm sss the rs2zbaczn s~rresry
sp d EeafEckg . member Of
Tie sdnEsato1 81 Governor Tzg
saien - turned 0as q oEce byl
KllaG Go&bes Ngisiature. He has
II saI ln LoasYiIe D. FrznksWr
tor tost years and IL now under sea
tsnea 0f death for ne murder X VII
zm G All newspaper readers
w1H recall shooting Of Goeba but
10 most minds tha fetaiig of TIE case
sase probably grown FAINT We hare
read that Governor T&Yla ran away
from Kenfueky an3 has roe dared 10.
return because ii tie did be would BE-
sssd M 6oebeFs murder. He has
sid that be could not get a fair trial
IN Kentucky IL he vent back there
and w have hsaiesed hin. The ggy
ernor u Indiana has refused 70 e
tradite him from that state. How
sesi warranted ihat refusal was ID
made clear By Er. Adams narrative
lof NJ case Of Caleb Powers. Pow
era has been three times tried for the
murder of GoebeI, and has bssn coz
yictei each time Twice be has been
sentenced 70 imprisonment FOR life
All The result q the third trial be was
sentenced 70 be hanged The first and
second trials we're upset by the Ken
lucky court Or appeals, On the third
that court Ia %; yet pasaed. Il Ii
fails b interfere, Mr. Adams says
that effort will be made 10 bring the
case before the United states III.
preme court. and IL that fails. Powers
VIII be hanged. unless the democratic
governor ~ Kentucky comratites bis
sentence.
The way ut. Adams puts IL Is that
Il the higher courts fail Powers noth.
ing but the Intervention Of q demo.
crate governor stands between The
state of Kentucky AMI the ouus Of a
legal lgnching For Mr.. Adams has
no doubt at aa that posars u limo
eeai, and no one who reads hts story
ran doubt that I'll least Powers has
been improperly conytcted Ten chief
witness against him on his first trial
was proved 70 be q perJurer. and III.
dicted for perjury. but released on bail
5000. and promptly a away. Juries
II all three trials were practically
packed. The Judge Id the first TWO
trials vas a bitter and oIsspoken
partisan; the Judge IN the third trial
was not much better. The chief eyi.
deace ID the third trial was 4 confes-
sion obtained BY physical torture and
terror from a witness, Henry Youtsey,
Who is himself suspected Of being the
man who shot Goebel. Mr. Adams
declares that the state ~ feeling he.
tween republicans and democrats in
kentucky over the Goebel murder u
such that 4 u impossible that any
one Indicted for a share In that muir
der al have a fair trial. AS 70 the
Powers ease. he says that the animos.
tiles engendered by Il have brought
about scores 81 fatal quarrels. Bus
mess partnerships have been dissolved
BY Il. churches broken up. old friend
ships withered, families disunited
Ladies' who sent food 10 Powers d
Frankfort jail had their gardens ruin
Cd and their domestic pets poisoned,
the barns of folks who talked too
much caught fre The governors wife
was o~stracised in Frankfort. one
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12
a QUESTION 70 Be ANSWERED.

wanted-A few political leaders
who believe that statehood Is desira.
bic for this territory and who know
that joint statehood q the only kind
possible, Who have The courage Of
their convictions
The convention 81 San Miguel ON
ty passed resolutions against joint
statehood. This was done TO our posi-
tive knowledge against the judgment
of several Ok the leaders in that con
yen,ion. The committee on resolu.
tions was unanimously opposed to re-
porting any resolutions against joint
statehood and included no such reso-
|iutions Id their report. But when one
member Of the convention got up with
some high.sonnding declaration on the
subject. not n man Of those who
had openly and publicly declared them
selves al favorable to joint statehood
was willing 10 raise his voice against
the declaration. They All took refuge
under the flimsy plea that the resolu
tions could do no harm" And 10 they
we're Above dto 10 through without
protest. AS a matter OF fact. they do
do harm, not because the official dec
laration of republicans Of the territory
viii have one iota Of influence upon
The action of congress IN The matter,
hut because Of the influence which
they have upon sentiment within the
territory.
There Is no man VINO will deny that
the statehood Issue Fl Of paramount I'M
portance TO the territory today and
that every one who interests himself
In public affairs should have clear
and undivided views on the subject.
Can the charge be made that our
public men who have expressed them.
selves as favorable TO the acceptance
Of the only kind 81 statehood posi-.
BILE r afraid TO rise in convention
and oppose the passage Of resolutions
which misrcpresent their views AMI
convictions? This question Is one
which will have 10 be answered.
&"&&
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Kansas City Livestock

KANSAS CITY. Mo, March IL
Cattle. market unchanged. Native
steers. ss.soas5.2o: esuthorn steers.
s35ogs4,40; southern cows. s2.40G
1895: Native cows and heifers, $500
Gs4.20; stockers and feeders, s3.25I
s4.4o; bulls, s25og,a.75: calves, 1900
@s6.50: western steers, ss.40gs44O:
western cows. s2.35Gs3.O0.
Sheep, steady. Muttons. s3.s0a
$500; lambs, si75as5.5o; range weth.
ers, s425asi.5o; ewes, s2.75asfoo.
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Chicago Livestock.

CHICAGO, March 12-Cattle steady
Good 70 prime steers, s5.25as6oO.
poor 10 medium. s. a5oasf.s5: stockera
and feeders. s25oas4.s5; cows, slse
asf10: heifers, s2.25asi50; Gamers.
sl.sogs25o; bulls. s2.Ooasioo, calves
s275as5.75.
Sheep. strong. Good to choice weth.
ers, sis0as5.00; fair to choice mixed,
Si.o09s450; western sheep. $500
$500; native lambs. s40Ogs565; west.
ern lambs, s45oGss0o.
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Congressman Littaur Of New York
one Of the victims 81 the postal III
se~ssisattons has been renomInatcd fof
congress By the republicans d his dis.
tricf. NE 9Th IL New York ne va
also named - a delegate TO the repui
Lean national convention. The consen.
ton which onminated him refrained
from i~nsirncting for Roosevelt doubt
less at The Instance of Liiiauer. XII
IDENTIFY the gentleman II sore az prssi
dent Roosevelt because The latter ala
bia duty hi bringing % earth the per-
petrstofs Of posisl frauds The mosi
he can expect At Chicago, however. 4
70 refuse 10 make the romilatlon Of.
Roosevelt unanimous.
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Harper's Weekly. In a comment on
the Hearst presidential boom. which j.
believes viii have to be taken serious.
". says that Mr.. Hearst seems likely
10 have tho sotes Of the united dele
cations from the four territories. So
far as New Mexico Is concerned, tho
Indications arc ,ha, The Weekly il mis-:
taken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

la q striking address delivered BE-
fore the Canadian club OF Ontario. the
other day, the speaker descri,rd u
seph Chamberlain al " a kind II vii.
liam J. Bryan. honest. enthusiastic,
but unable to see the whole circle. and
taking no thought Of either past or
future Mr.. cbamberiaIn's tariff
scheme IL not creating i very notice.
able wave Of enthusiasm In Canada
Tho Dominion apparently prefers 70
have the apron strings cut rather than
Tied tighter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

Donna Ana county VIII send as one
IN ia delegates y the territorial on.
sention, Major W. II. II. Licwellyn
with q hearty enforcement u the gen
tleman for delegate 70 The national
convention Major ~Ilewcllyn. who 3
4 personal friend 81 Mr., Roosevelt,
will doubtless be an able champion
Of the presidenta views On the state.
hood question.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

President Hfiht o. Harvard Is no, sat.
isfied with FOO, bali as II ia played II
his university, ne does MOI consider
II a success from any except the II.
nancisl standpoint The trouble with
the sport Il seems y that II has been
"Rockefellered AL the real sport and
Joy Of The game fer the games sake
has been sacrificed TO a spirit ,of bit
Ter competition and q profit u sso001
a year. Doubtless the same criticism
would apply 10 most Of The biz uniycr.
stiles n The country
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The first state democratic cosention
was held In Rhode Island. The mem
bess Of the convention split over the
question o. Hearat. One side wanted
70 endorse him. the other wanted the
state delegation 10 80 1 The national
convention unpicdged. Il this d straw
which tells how the wind Ii blowing
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RMHRkET5

Lbs following New YORK SOCK quotation
ssre received Dy Levy Bros. members Oh
sAgo Board u Trade rooms 2 and
ct Block. Colo Phone SO. Las Vegas Phone
ns.J over their osn private wires from New
York, Chicago and Colorado Springs; CORES
1on1ent Of the firms OF Logan a Bryan N. n.
xud Chicago member New York Stock Ex-
.hange and Chicago Board OF Trade. and VIM.
A otis a CO. Banksrs and Brokers. Colorado
6~sscripta1- Close
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The democrats seem little nearer
tbelr choice OF . mar for the presl.
dsntlsl nomination, Parker still
Gems TO be The fasorlto. but there
are very many who believe 4 dark
horse win De selected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

Those who wish 70 ges good seats
for The Merry Milkmaids' should ap,
ply early as there Is sure to be a
rush. This home talent production
promises to be one OF the most popular
ever presented here. a.47
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

PicfpoHs Morgan mast have
Swallowed bis crouch Il The admins
traeson since be commenced The iinan
cling Of The Panama canal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

among The mest necessary expen
s<s n this expanalpg country are
the1e connected slfh ths maintenance
of Ia efficient navy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

II ii pretty dificult 70 make good
repabllcaBs bsIsese that free trade
smails amp gweesef under The name
pf reciprocity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

TAnnany ssys that cseseland " The
man. who & willing 10 paIl The usess
sslls
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

Tsase - ts:m ~ sreex, feae NJ
me bark yards and clcaa ~ generally
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

A number Of Las Vegas merchants
The Optic that the business for
the month just passed exceeded that
Of the same month last year. II mois-
Is not too long delayed the year
1901 should be notably prosperous.
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SATURDAY MARCH IL, 1904

Tks re2sBlscsas a shAs city shonid
ali puli Together.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-12

Banking u Popular.
with those who give a little considers.
tion to its advantages.
Chief among these Is the security
afforded. When money Is deposited
with the
Plaza Trust s savings Bank
Plaza Trust q Savings Bank
IL Is absolutely safe. And not only IL
Il secure from are srd thieves. but ii
is making more money.
Savings
IN our hands draw interest at the rate
of Z per cent and this Is compounded
twice annually.
J~RvvRneos RAysoLrs. President
hennAN ID AsIEs, vice.pres.
HAtLEf RAysoLpr, O. shief
LAS VEGAS. n. n.
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Las vegans may look forward to a
rare treat In THE Marry Milkmaids'
70 be presented at the opera house
next wednesday evening. s.47
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
Republican Orator Gives Tws
Hours Reviewto Opponents
Political History.
DEMOCRATS ARE INDIGNANT
Minority Leader Williams and
Others Join In Demand 70
Have Resolution Corisid-
cred Without Delay.

Washington, April 2s.-The heavy
weights had another bout in the housc
today with Dalzell and Cochran an
combatants. The speeches we're a re-
newal Of last Saturdays debate, but
were more personal in character. An
on Saturday, the speakers were gree4ea
with voiceferous applause by their re-
spective colleagues and bitterness of
party feeling ran high. DaizeII haa
Cochran on the rack for nearly swc
hours, during which time he had deaIt
largely with that gentleman's political
history. Cochran. thoroughly indig-
nant at times, denounced the ACCUSE
tion Of Dalzeli. whom he arraigned
for making statements which cenIa
not be substantiated-
The climax came when hs cnsrea
resolution providing for the appoint
ment Of committee Of i've 10 investf-
gate the charge which had been made
against him by DaIzeIL He and other
democrats, including williams. the naI-
nority leader demanded immedia4e
consideration, but the speaker declines
to pass on the point Of order against
the resolution, until ne had examined
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TRUSTS A GAMBLER.
As Result Once Well to DO Man Dies
in Poor House.

As Result Once WeII-to- Do Man Die,
in Poor House.
Pendleton, Ore, April 2e.-WiIHan
Flint, an old-time tailor Of the city
died in the porhcuse this morning after
an extended illness due to iilation Of
the heart resultant from asthma.
Flint, who was rs years Of age at the
tine Of his death, had been resident
OF the city for the past 20 years. and
was possessed Of some property at one
time. For long time he lived with a
widow woman Of this place. and being
OF q kindly disposition, educated the
children Of his landIady.
About year ago one OF these girls,
who has since been married to a
persuaded the old man to sell
his property and allow the gambler to
set up a "21' game with the pro-
ceeds. Seattle was chosen as the place,
and in short time the gambler re-
ported that all Of the moeny was gone.
after which Flint was sent to the
Jmatilla county hospital. he having
,een Ill for some time. He died there
! few months after and was buried by
he county.
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made his way west and located n
Wadsworth. At that place he resided
for a number OF years. following the
trade Of baker He worked steadily
and kept out Of trouble until few
days age, when In q drunken state he
became involved in a quarrel, was arr
rested and sentenced to 30 days In the
county jail. Constable Golding arrived
here tonight with the man, and shortly
after placing him In jail Colby. made
he admission which viii cause him
Q be taken to the prison walls which
le 50 long eluded. The New York
authorities have been notified.
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Witness In Smoot Hearing Shows
How He Was In Line for
the Presidency.
NO RIGHT TO ENTER TEMPLE
Declines TO Answer Questions
Put by Chairman Solely Ont
OF Consideration for
His Conscience.

Washington, April 2e.--The smool
investigation before the senate com.
mlttee on privileges and elections was
opened today by Attorney Tayler for
the prosecution. calling upon Moses
Thatcher 10 resume the stand This
was for the Identification Of a pamphle.
issued by Calvin Reasoner. purportlng
to be an actual account OF the Thatcher
episode.
The document was put in the record
and the witness was turned over to
the defense for cross. examination.
Mr.. Van cott intcrrogated Mr..
Thatcher In regard 10 his views on
church interference IN politics, The
witness said he had no fault with the
political rule, but in answer TO ques-
tion OF Senator Dubois az 20 the re-
suit Of Mormon Official running for
political Office In opposition 10 the
wishes OF the church authorities, he
said:
III might result aa In my case. but aI
free American citizen has the right to
retire from his church Office. and be. |
lieve every man who loves his country
would resign such Office under these
circumstances'
Mr., Thatcher denied the church and
the political rule. He admitted. how
ever, that his views had been modI-
fed In regard to church interference,
but insisted that he knew OF no in
stances whore church consent had been ,
given or refused n Mormon candidate
for political Office.
Mr. Thatcher stated that at the time q
he was removed from the apostolate +
he was in line for the presidency OF '
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tho church, He pald be was droppe,
from the rolls IN April, 1896. and forina
action was taken by his qnorum.in No.
lyember, 1896 Continuing he said.
4 suppose nm the only man Of IN,
age IN the Mormon church who has h
priesthood"
And you were denied the right "a
enter the templel" asked the chair
man
"Yes. SIR"
lie said he was denied entrance 10
the temple by the doorkeeper at the
order Of the FIRST presidency. and had
never made presentation since. and
he added
And ! am glad 10 say that am
free American citizen"
Since you were depoaed AZ an
APOSTLE" Chairman Burrows asked.
Yes. SIR"
Mr.. Thatcher discussed his defeat
In politics. speaking frankly OF the
popularity Of former United States
Senator Rawlins and also OF the
church opposition TO his candidacy.
All questions were answered with the
exception Of several By Chairman Bur-
rows In relation to the ceremony which
IN performed in the endowment house.
II think should be excused in re-
gard 10 that" replied the witness.
'whyr
Because OF the general sacredness
II the ceremony"
Have you taken any obligation not |
% reveal itT'
u think ! have"
What would be the effect II you
hould disclose the nature OF the obIi-
;ation or ceremony
"No effect except upon my con-
cience."
No further effort was made 10 OBJ
ain description Of the ceremony. and
r. Thatcher was excused. The hear
ne was adjourned until tomorrow at
o:3o and the committee went Into q
xeoutive session.
Chairman Burrows was authorized 10 :
resent resolution to the senate re-
uesting permission that the commits J
on be allowed 10 take testimony dur Q
lg the recess OF congress The pur- b
ose is 10 authorize the committee TO Z
'ocecd with the investigation in Utah. Z
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
LARGE STORE ROBBED.
Masked Men Perform Bold Hold Up in
California.

Masked Men Perform Bold Hold Up in
California.
San Luis obispo. April ga bold
robbery was committed last night at
oceano. Two masked men entered the
store of T. v. Wheeler, about $3.50
O'Clock. and at the point OF revolvers
compelled Mr.. Wheeler and his clerk
p. A. Campbell, to open the safe and
deliver to them the cash and valuable
papers. amounting to between $500 and
s4OO In money and $500 to s7OO in
checks on the bank OF the Arroyo
Granade.
Mr., Wheeler and his clerk were
working in the Office, and were alone
when the men entered. The robbers
called Wheeler by name, and after Sc
curing the money and checks, COM
manded him to hand ever box con-
tanning deeds and papers Of like char
acter, saying they would return every
thing they could not use. The men
then vanished in the blackness Of the
night, and in a moment Sheriff Ivina Of |
San Luis obispo and officers of Santa
Maria, We're notified by telephone.
Deputy Sheriff Cooper of oceano was
also notified, and was soon on the
ground, but owing to the darkness he
could find no immediate trace of the
The Wheeler establishment is large
one, and owing to the amount of bust
ness transacted and the distance from
The bank, the temptation to keep con-
siderable cash on hand is great.
The robbers are evidently personally
'amiliar with the circumstances, and
hose a very opportune time to make
heir haul and successful escape.
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Lao Lang. April 27.--on April 2S
the Russians observed that the Jap
anese were making preparations TO
cross the Yaiu river, On the night OF
April rs two steamers and two tor-
pedo boats were noticed at the mouth
OF the river. fhe japanese commenced
to build a pontoon bridge on the left
OF the tributary. while the second pom
toon was being prepared 10 miles up
stream.
At o'clock the same afternoon the
Japanese occupied the island OF sam
ollndo. to which they carried pontoons.
boats, etc. The night passed quietly
the torpedo boats maintaining care
ful watch, In case that the troops
ashore should be attacked, and ex-
aminlng the mouth Of the river by
means OF searchllghts. At 3:40 o'clock |
The next morning the Japanese cruised
The river near the village of Tehlndigon
where. however. the Russian outposts
commenced firing upon them. The
advance guard succeeded In
the pontoon constructed
lear Wiju. Further Japanese bridge
operations ceased, but the Japanese
continued to cross by another pom
oon south OF wiju. A column ap-
,roached Turenchen at midday, but
skirmishers met them with
sharp firing, evidently giving them
rouble, as they retired.
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ENGINEER DROPS DEAD.
As Result Ferrybost Crashes Into
RuIkhead, Creating Panic.

New York, April ss--As the ferry
boat America was near It's slip at the
foot OF Broadway. in Brooklyn. tonight
with 500 passengers on board, Charles
Kelley, the engineer. fell dead OF apo
plexy and there was no one In the
engine room to answer the pilots
signals. The bow crashed into the
bulkhead, tearing away a large portion
Of the upper works. Great excitement
resulted on board and several persons
were injured, none seriously, however.
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General Strike colI.p,s..

Vienna April 26.--The situation in
Hungary has improved, the general
strike declared yesterday at Gross
Warden having collapsed. No further
disorders have been reported and tine
governments victory is regarded am
complete
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Jap JUDGE Shot.

London. April 26.--The London cor.
respondent OF the Times says one Of
the Japanese spies shot by the Rus
SLAMS at Mukden was identified as
sonde,a japanese Judge and not mill
tary man, as has been stated.
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Man oppoae Flset,s Proaress.

Paris, April ga dispatch to the
Petit Parislenne from its Shanghai
correspondent says: "The rumor is
current here that Japan intends to
occupy a portion of the Flu Kien coast,
opposite Fomosa, with the object of
preventing the Russian Baltic squad
ron passing through Formosa strait"
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Noted Prisoner Rstaksr.

Reno. Nev9 April 2s.- Betrayed by
his fellow prisoners the famous Colby
is to be taken back to Sing Sing prison,
In New York, from which place he
escaped 1s years ago. Colby was under
sentence Of life imprisonment for MUIR
der when he secured his liberty He
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27
BASEBALL SCORES.
Pacific Cost.

Pacific Coast.
At seattle-Portland ., Seattle 9.
American.
At Detroit-st. Louis 6. Detroit s.
At Philadelphia Boston :. Phila-
delphia /.
National.
At. Observation-Disclosures 1, Boston s.
At New York Brooklyn 4. New
York 2.
Pacific National.
At Salt Lake Boise 6, Salt Lake 2.
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Engage in Sortie at Another Point in
Order TO Distract Attention and
Succeed i'm Eluding Enemy.
No Bridge Spans Stream Yet Russian Fire Destroying What
Floating Portions We're Laid by the japanese
BusIy Engaged in Effort TO Place Pontoons to
Effect Rapid Passage-Rumors Current.

Liao Yangto. April 2s.-- Between last
night and this morning the japanese
have forced passage across the Yalu.
two companies crossing between
Tchang Djlous ana siaopoussikhe.
Heavy firing was heard near Tatung
Kau, from which II ls believed that the
japanese made a feInt in order 10 dis
tract attention from the real point Of
So far no bridge spans the
river. II is believed that the Russian
nre resulted In destroying the floating
parts Of the Japanese bridges.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-27

Siberian railroad and Prince Khilkoff.
minister OF railroads, has submitted to
the emperor an estimate according to
which the work can be completed in
1S months.