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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
MUST MAKE WAR.
Russian Reply to Last Note VIII Not
Be Satisfactory.

London, Jan. 80. - 1t was made
known officially today that Russia had
completed her reply to Japan.
The Daily Mail processes to be able
to affirm that Russia's draft of her
reply has not yet been officially pre-
sented to Japan, but that it has been
communicated to M. Kurina, the jap
anese minister at St. Petersburg, who
has transmitted the contents to Toxic,
whence it will be conveyed to the
friendly powers.
The Russian reply is courteous, the
Daily Graphic continues, but it refuses,
in incorporating terms, to permit
the reinsertion in the draft of the
treaty of the two words, guaranteeing
the integrity and independence of
China upon which Japan insisted in
her last note.
The clause proposed by Japan was
that Russia and Japan should mutually
agree to respect the integrity and indie
pendence of China and Corea. Russia
has now stricken out twice the word
China" and it is understood this will
close the negotiations.
It's probable, the Daily Graphic goes
on, that when this not has been pre-
sented Japan will notify Baron De
kosen, the Russian minister at Toxic.
That she has no alternative but to take
up arms in defense of her interests.
and that M. Kurina will be instructed
TO demand his passports. In the mean
time Instructions have been sent to the
TWO japanese cruisers now at Colombo
to proceed to Singapore.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
READY FOR WAR
Russia Is Now Prepared to Meet
Japan In Conflict.
CONCESSIONS APE NOW AT AN END
Reply to Last Note VIII Ignore Demand
Regarding Manchuria More Warships
WIN Soon Reach the Orient

| st. Petersburg, Feb. 3.--It has been
kEcwn for months past that Russia has
been steadily strengthening her army
and navy In the Far East to meet the
preparations which Japan was openly
making. The available warships were
dispatched to the Far East and the last
division, which-left the Mediterranean
month ago, is now nearing its desti-
nation. Quietly, but surely, 1t was
necessary that Russias preparations
should keep pace with those OF her dip.
lonatic adversary. The feverish ac-
tivity OF japan during the last few
weeks naturally increased the distrust
OF her ultimate intentions and the
Russian authorities have been pushing
their precautionary measures with
more yIgor.
II IL understood that six or seven
military trains have been going east
daily over the Siberian road and the
charters OF some ships for the Pacific
have been cancelled, because the water
route was considered too slow.
The draft OF Russia's reply probably
will be submitted to the car tomor-
row. The Associated Press is assured
that it will be pacific and should "lead
to settlement" The Associated
Press informant reiterated what he said
few days ago; We have conceded
much already, and we are ready to con-
cede more, but some things we cannot
grant. From our standpoint the Man
churian question was settled by Rus
sia's circular note to the powers recog-
nizing all the Chinese treaties. Why
should Japan demand more than the
other powers?"
Chinese coal exclusively has been
purchased for the Russian fleet. The
authorities now feel that the situation
is secure should japan reject Russia's
proposition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Paris, Feb. S.-A number of the
stockholders of the original Panama
canal company have signed a petition
to the minister of justice, M. Vale.
praying for All injunction against M.
Gautron. the liquidator of the com
pany, and the appointment OF new
liquidator on the ground that M. Gaut-
ron is incompetent to protect their in
terests. An American official said to-
night that this petition amounted 10
nothing, as the entire question had
been fully considered by the courts
already.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Colon, Feb. 1.-The United States
gunboat Bancroft arrived here today
from the San Bias coast. She reports
the attitude of the San Bias Indians at
Caledonia bay to be not only unfriend-
ly, but decidedly aggressive. Last
Tuesday men from one of the Bancroft's
boats insisted upon purchasing few
cocoanuts from the Indians and paid
more than full value for them. To-
ward ii O'Clock that night, when it
was dark, 20 canoes were seen APP
preaching the Bancroft. The gunboat
turned her searchlights on the canoes,
and it was revealed that each boat car
ried as many Indians as could crowd
in, probably 200 in all. There is no
doubt that their intentions were hos
tile. They hoped to reach and sur
prise the ship.
The commander of the Bancroft ord
cred the gunboat cleared for action and
her guns we're loaded and trimmed
ready for use. A quick firing Colt gun
was placed near the gangway and ord
ers were given to the gunners of this
piece to keep up ceseless fire all round
the canoes.
As soon as the Indians heard this
rain of bullets they Immediately be-
gan to retreat toward the shore. The
were given express orders not
to fire at the Indians, SO the bullets cut
the air and churned the water all
around them. No shots were fred at
the Bancroft, which at once sailed for
Colon to bring the report of the occur
renee.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Salt Lake, Feb 3.--The bodies Of be-
tween 20 and 80 men, who persisted
from thirst while attempting to cross
the desert between Moapa and Los
Vegas, New, have been found within a
few weeks, according to advices re-
ceived from the latter place.
The men, II is believed, were mostly
tramps who attempted TO make the
long journey on foot without sufficient
supplies of food and water to carry
them across. Many of the bodies found
were without clothing, and it is be-
lieyed that the victims had gone insane
from thirst and had wandered about in
a nude condition In search of water.
Some OF the victims are supposed TO
have used water from "Dead Mans
WE'LL which Is located almost in the
center OF the desert. The water from
this we'll, while temporarily aleviating
thirst, Is sure death to those who drink
IL.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
COLD RAIL SNAPPED.



Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. 3.--The Col
orado flyer on the Missouri Pacific rail-
way WAS derailcd near Miller. Kan,
today while running at the rate OF 40
miles an hour.
The engine and the rear car, Pull
man, alone remained upright on the
track. The baggage car, mail ear,
smoker and chair car we're thrown In
to the ditch, turning over and were
badly shattered. One person was
killed and is injured, one seriously.
The wreck was caused by the snap
ping OF a rail, due evidently to the Sc
we're cold weather Of the past week
Physicians reached the scene promptly
and a relief train was hurried from Osa-
watomie, starting east with the injured
during the afternoon.
AT the time of the accident the train
was two hours late and was making up
time. IT had no orders to stop at
Miller and went by at full speed, being
dersiIed on the outskirts OF the town.
The engine and tender passed over the
defective rail safely.
The front trucks Of the mail car
jumped the track and crashed into
freight car on siding. The baggage
car followed, pushed the mail ear at
right angles across the track and both
the forward cars served to block the
smoker. The chair car following the
smoker partially telescoped the smoker
and the latter was rendered into kindl-
ing wood. The Pulln an remained on
the track and aside from severe shak-
ing up the passengers in that car were
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
Coup In cores Is planned.

London, Jan. 29.-Dispatches y
ceived today on the Far Eastern sl'"
tion do not reveal any change thesn
The Japanese government is ho''4
conferences with bankers and O'Ds'
with regard to providing the sineVS y y
a possible war. Cablegrams from ~ ~
kio comment significantly upon y, y
calm and confident attitude OF the ~ y
anese people. According to the eoD y,
pendent of the Daily Mail at Ches ".
everything points to an impendlns'f
anese coup in Corea.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
Japan Takes 20 Steamers.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 20. : ID ID
steamer Kaga Maru, which arrived A'
morning, brought news that 20 sfean
ers had been commandered by the "
anese government before she sailed y
Tor the naval department. The M
liners of the Australian line Of ~
Nippon Yusen Kaisha, including y
Just completed Nikko Maru, had il'a
fittings torn out and were hurried !
Yokohama to be fitted as torpedO-~
riers. Three steamers of the Amerl~
route to San Francisco had been ls'A
and will be made auxiliary cruisers
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Chicago, Feb. S.--McVicker's thea
ter, complete with safeguards against
fire and loss OF life. reopened tonight,
being the first OF the popular play
houses to do SO since all Of them were
closed following the Iroquois theater
fire. The sight which first met the
sight OF the audience was the corrugated
surface OF the 7,500-pound tireproofed
steel curtain. The curtain was lowered
between acts. Scarcely less obvious
were the exits, IL in number, nearly
all leading directly to the alleys on
each side of the theater.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. "A monster
mass meeting was held here today pro-
testing against the admission of Ari-
zona and New Mexico to statehood
jointly. The principal speakers were
Chief Justice Kent, Republican, and
ex-Defegate Mark Smith, Democrat
Resolutions were adopted expressing
preference for territorial government
Independently, as against joint state
hood. Meetings of similar nature
and with similar results were held at
Tempe, Mesa City, Glendale and Wyck-
enourg.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Washington, Feb. 3.-According to
information received at the state de-
partment, all the ports of Santo DO
mingo are now in the possession of the
Morales provisional government, which
succeeded the government of General
Wos Y Gill The Jiminez revolution
seems to have been stamped out,
though there has been no diplomatic
recognition OF the Morales government.
United States officials in santo Domin-
40 have entered into relations with it,
this step being necessary for the protec-
tion of commercial business.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
INCREASES PENSIONS OF Mav
House Bill Makes So Instead n, q !.
Month the Minimum

Washington, Jan. 29.-Reuress,
tive sulloway, of New HamusS.
chairman of the committee on iDuS
pensions, today introduced disti,1s
service and age pension bill, Viii
will give to each soldier who SERVED !,
days and who reaches the ACE Il \
years, IS per month; Sc years ,l0,
month, and 20 years, $l2 per m,ps
In addition to the foregoing rates \
bill gives to the men who seryedn
years or more an additional incress I
~ a month in each of the sba
classes.
The bill increases the minimum /
pensions allowed to IS per month N
stead OF So, which will increase y
pensions of 1884 soldiers who h
now on the rolls at So per mont
The bill further provides that The %
sions Of widows who married sOldu
prior TO January /, 1870, and who N
now on the rolls drawing IS, shall Y
increased to SIP. Heretofore the Ii
has been that they could not get al
unless their husbands die oil diss
contracted in the service.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

81 the IsthmuS-
New York, Feb. 2.--This cable dis
patch was received here last night from
an official source in Bogota, according
to the Sun:
The government is helpless in its
efforts to prevent war. In less than a
month from now 10000 men will be on
the isthmns."
This information confirming rumors
cabled from Panama yesterday that CO.
lombia intends organizing and sending
an expedition against Panama. comes
as surprise, in view Of the changed
attitude OF the Colombians who had APP
parently accepted the inevitable and
depended on General Raphael Reyes,
the special envoy to Washington, to
save what be could from The wreck,
says the Sun.
General Reyes was to have sailed yes
terday for Barranquilla ON the steamer
Valencia, but for the second time he
deferred his departure. General Pedro
Nelispino and DIR. Lucas Cabellero, col
leagues Of General Reyes on the Colom-
bian mission, sailed on the Valencia.
The story continues
On seemingly good authority it is
said that General Reyes remains here
because his negotiations with the state
at Washington have not
been completely broken off and that he
has tentative promise from this gov
eminent that Colombia will be taken
care of with pecuniary balm for her
injured feelings.
No comments could be solicited from
General Reyes at the Hoffman house
last night ON the threatening dispatch
from Bogota.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Washington, Feb. 2.-Rear Admiral
K. ID. Evans, commander in chief of
the Asiatic squadron, writes to the
navy department that assertions in his
command have been reduced to a mini
mum. lie says the worst drawback to
discipline has been the excessive use of
alcoholic drinks. Admiral Evans
recommends the establishment of can
teens in the navy, where beer and light
wine may be sold to the men. to be
taken with their meals.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Washington, Feb. 2.--For the first
time in many years the treasury finds
itself without any gold coin in its
vaults. 1t is explained that this con-
ditlon is the result of an unprecedented
demand for gold certificates during the
time when the minis have been fully
employed in coming Philippine silver
and subsidiary silver for the United
States. The increased demand for gold
certificates which could only be issued
for gold coin in the treasury came
about through the needs of the large
banking institutions.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Washington, Feb. 1.-The report Of
the commissioner of patents for the cal.
enoar year 1908, shows that the patent
business transacted exceeded all nrav;.
Gus Gus records. The total cash receipts Of
the office were $l,e16, 697, leayi pos VI y
surplus ,, ] l0 oil SlSs,oOO. There were 60 :
zio patents applied for and 81 900 j.
s sueu' Inc report predicts the same in
ore . Tor the present year and saws t H.
7 office since its inception n 1s see
5 l'a0 t ~ ms net balance of s5,6s9..
government.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Indianapolis, Feb. 3.-The Indiana,
Ohio, Illinois and Western Pennsylva-
mia coal operators and miners Joint
scale committee got to work today on
the counter demands presented in open
joint conference last week. Both oper-
ators and miners fear disruption of
the present central competitive agree
ment, and today there are indications
that it will begin with the Illinois
operators granting practically the full
demands OF the miners.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Chicago, Feb. 8. - Carriage and
wagon workers to the number Of 1000
were forced out of work today by gen.
eral lockout in the factories of the Car
riage and Wagon Manufacturers assoei-
alton. The men had been notified bv
the employers that the lockout was in
evitable unless the workers. union
agreed to renew for the coming year an
agreement expiring at midnight last
night with a new clause, providing for
Cancellation and arbitration in settling
disputes. This the union refused
to do.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Washington, Feb. S.-Secretary Root
sent 10 the senate today a report of the
general staff relating to the increase Of
the engineer corps OF the army, togeth-
es With the draft of a bill whose passage
he recommends The bill proposes
that the corps of engineers, when in
creased. shall consist Of one chief of en-
gineers, with the rank of brigadier gem
eral; IL colonies; ls lieutenant colon
els, SO majors, 40 captains, 40 first lieu
tenants and 3S second lieutenants.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
Turkey Has Mot Sold Cruiser.

Philadelphia, Feb. l.-Reiteration
Oh the story OF the sale of the Turkish
cruiser Mediidia brought forth an en-
phatic denial today on behalf of the
cramps company. 1t was stated that
at no time has there been anv ne0otia'
lions Tor the sale of the cruiser To eth
or Russia or Japan. An official of tbo
company says; THE sultan takes
great interest in the building of a mod
ern navy for Turkey, with vessels ~
Ine most advanced type, and tberefora
we ieei sure that he would not cons;dar
any offer to sell the ship"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

oonstantinople, Feb. The MOTT.
mas mas notified the Austrian and Rr $50
embassies that the Macedonion 's s
an '''e sas nave ,: arranged with the A,ban;-
ans M, Tor liberal rewards to have ' thar
XII every foreign officer sent in 20 'n sh
provinces In connection with the ra .ne
ganization of the gendarmie und Ie ie sn.
,eIvr" ., scheme Of the powers, The re
pos'e, therefore objects to the oficar Ne
wearing foreign uniforms, as tba liners i;'s
are thereby endangered. GO 'nelr lives
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Greenyilie, Miss, Feb. 3.-Fire at
HollendaIe destroyed every building in
the town except two dwellings,; loss
100000 The fire started in negro
restaurant and high wind famed the
flames to such proportions that the vol
unteer fire fighters could not stay it's
progress.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
Improves the Ma,l serv,..

b., Lonuon, Jan. 30.-It is announced
n ners mat the Canadian government h :
stsamsrs contract s with the Allan line Of
steamers for an improved mail sar v oi
between Canada and Great Britain g,Si &c
10 next August with tha .,, 70
' olhe steamer Victorian and TO he s uua
v; later with sister shin sup tto
the lae, aaD'.i The British terminus 'r Of
the tbe service Sans will be Neville, Ireland d
, tne year round, while the Canad;an !
terminus will be Quebec ' canadian
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
Kaiser Nav Slip In.

Paris, Jan. 29.-The st. PeielsOS'
correspondent of the Paris edl'lOu.
the New York Herald has telegraprs.
an extraordinary story to the effec' \.
Germany and Denmark have rea.',
an understanding under the term i,,i
which, in the event of Great bfls y,
lighting with Japan against hus s,
Germany would amicably c's y.
copenhagen with powerful force e.
ing the Baltic and preventing the ~
sian fleet from leaving.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

st. Petersburg, Feb. 3.---An old wo-
man who for 20 years past has resided
in a small room in this city has been
found dead of privation. The officials
who went to her room to seal up her
furniture discovered $4,000 in cup
board, and a further search resulted in
the finding OF securities valued at 81
600, 900. The woman leaves no heirs.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Berlin, Jan. 29.-The Paris corr, '.s
pendent of the Berliner Tagsa X,
claims authority for the statemen,, - Z,
the forthcoming Russian note 70 's ,,t
w1il be Russia's last word In the ~
ter The correspondent says also !, 4,
Russia is particularly opposed W
iortification of Mesampho.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06
Little Hope for New Ru,,s,u

Washington, Feb. l-Tba ,s
tnis congress in relation 10 40 o po.icy OF
ZION IONS Tor federal buildings wss p copais
e e,'S,, today by the senate commit toaSia-
a PUBIC buildings and grounds bp. on
sons was reached. Readers 81 Of a.. no
~" are said not to favor anv a ~ sne
''' appropriations for new BUILDINGS
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

., eanama: Jan. so.-The constitution
~ convention today approved a maoa
70 90 h p' ssia that of the SIC, COO ooo
w. ~ oe PAID to the republic 'of p sus, -
ny oso ' me United States for the RIGHT a' "a
use the canal zone IS, 900 900 il s'e ~ 70
Of a ths unit untouched for the future benefit f.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1904-02-06

Canton, China, Feb. 2.-Placards
were posted about this city during the
night melting the natives to attack and
burn the shamein (suburbs) which il
the European quarter. The consuls
have demanded protection of the
viceroy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-08
Midshipman Examination.

A competitive examination for APP
pointment as midshipman at Annapo-
lis, for the fourth district of Iowa,
will be held at Charles City, Iowa,
June 6, 1904. beginning at l O'Clock.
The examining board will consist of a
representative from each county, al
follows:
Physical Examining Board, CDR.
Hewitt's Office.)
DR.. S. R. Hewitt, Charles City.
DR.. F. G. Murphy, Mason City.
DR.. Ira K. Gardner, New Hampton.
DR.. J. @. Crawford, Waukon.
DR.. L. K. Slavery, Usage.
Mental Examining Board, (City
Hail.
Supt. H. L. Adams. West Union.
Supt. E. j. Hook, DEBORAH.
Supt. @. j. Adams, Elkader.
Supt. Helen L. Chaplin, Cresco.
Supt. o. E. Gunderson, Northwood.
All candidates must be bona fide
residents of the district must be 1e
and not over 20 years of age at time
of entrance examination, which will
be June 21. 1904, at Annapolis. A
principal and three alternates will be
recommended, all of whom may take
the entrance examination. If the
principal fails the first alternate will
be appointed if he qualities. In case
the principal and first alternate fail,
and the second alternate qualities: he
will be appointed, and so on. The
physical examination is rigid. and
each candidate should be carefully ex-
amined at home before taking the
competitive examination. Candidates
between the ages of 16 and IS must be
not less than feet 2: and not less
than 8 feet between the ages of Is
and 20. Further information may be
obtained on making application to the
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, D. @.
G. N. Haugen, NJ. O.,
Northwood, Iowa.
May 90, 1904.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-08
A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL.
Valdez Business College Closes Years
Work With Growth in All De.
partmentS.

The Valdez Business College and
Normal School closed its years work
last Friday. Fifty-four students
were graduated during the year and
over four hundred we're enrolled. The
commencement exercises were aban-
doned five years ago in order enable
students to devote their entire time to
their studies. This institution has
made remarkable progress during the
past three years. The revision and re-
organization of the work and the en-
ployment of a strong faculty of col
lege trained teachers have placed this
school in the front rank of secondary
schools. The quantity OF work
covered is not extensive, but the
quality of the instruction is such that
it's students are readily prepared for
self-sapport. In other words, this
practical school makes speciality of
preparing young men and women to
care for themselves. They are edu-
Gated for practical life and can do
what is required and is essential to
obtain employment in the general
avenues of life. The energy of the
school is expended in preparing stu
dents in the elementary rather than
in advanced subjects. 1t aims to give
a good general education and provides
thorough prearation for teachers in
the public schools. The preliminary
education obtained before entering
upon the Commercial and Shorthand
courses enables all to become we'll
grounded in those subjects which are
indispensable to the business or short
hand student. The pupil thus becomes
fully prepared for all practical pur-
poses to utilize the Business and
Shorthand courses Tie work done
in this school therefore, prepares
students for intelligent citizenship,
for teachers. for business, and for high
grade stenographic work. Its mission
ends here. 1t has, then, done all it
could do. and do we'll. This, we be-
lieve, is the policy of the school and
its great success is attributed mainly
TO its adoption of courses of study
which are elementary and practical
and clearly within reach of the poorest
student financially. More than six
thousand students have been enrolled
in this institution during the past six
teen years, and over eight hundred
have graduated.