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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
TWO JAPANESE WARSH|PS
REPORTED SUNK BY MINES
DURING A B0MBARDMENT
Battleship Shikishima and Ar
mored Cruiser Asama Said to
Have Been Lost.
STORY TOLD BY REFUGEES
Japanese Were Shelling Port Ar
thur-RusSians Insist the
Ru1nor Is True.
STORY TOLD BY REFUGEE

CHE-FOO, May 19-Noon.-Russian ref
ugees who arrived here to-day on a Junk
from Port Dalny say. that the Japanese
bombarded Port Arthur last Monday Rus
sian officers who were on Golden Hill de-
clared. according to the refugees, that dur
ing the bombardment the battleship Shiki-
shima and the armored cruiser Asama were
sunk by Russian mines The story is not
believed here, but the Russians who
brought the news insist that it is true
The Shikishima is first-class battleship
of 1850 tons displacement She is 400 feet
in length. seventy-fve feet beam and has
draught of .twenty-seven feet and an in
dicated horse power of 1850. Her armor
belt is nine and four-tenths inches thick
and her turret armor is fourteen and six
tenth inches thick. Her deck armor is of
three and fire-tenths inches She carries
four -tweive-inch guns, fourteen six-inch
guns and twenty quick firers She has five
torpedo tubes. Her speed is reckoned at
eighteen and five-tenths knots and she car
ried complement of TAI men The Shiki-
shima was built on the Thames in 1895 Ac-
cordlnS TO recent lists of japanese navy
officers L. Toragski was in command of the
Shikishima.
According to the same list s. Yatsushiro
was in command of the armored cruiser
Asama. This vessel is of $3.50 tons dis
placement. Her length is 40S feet bea m
sixty-seven feet and her draught twenty
four feet. Her indicated horse power is
1900 and her speed is twenty-five knots.
Her armor belt is seven and three -tenths
inches thick. She carries four eight-inch
guns, fourteen six-inch guns and ten small
er ones. She was built in 1893.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
PROSECUTION PUTS THE
FATHER OF MISS SARAH
>SCHAFER ON THE STAND
Details Circumstances of Last Visit
Home; Has No Opinion as to
McDonald's Guilt.
SINGING ON THE STREET
Victim Was in Happy Mood
When Met by Capt. Alexander,
Just Before the Murder.
SINGING ON THE STREET
special to the indianapolis journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, May 1S.-At 1 o'clock
this afternoon the crowd that had assem-
bled in the courtroom to hear the evidence
for the State in the Schafer murder trial
as large or larger than that CT Tues
day. with the gallery crowded almost to
suffocaton. Nearly one-half of the :specta-
tors were women many of whonk were
young women and girls. ranging Gin age
from sixteen to twenty years. Evsn with
the large attendance yesterday and to-day,
there is not the least particle of excitement
over the case, so far as Bedford people are
concerned. All interest in the case seems
to be centered in what the State will prove.
The States outline of the case by3 Prose-
cutor Miller indicated but little slew or
startling, although a leading attorney of
the city stated that IF the State proves all
it says it will, it will have made lis case
against Mcdonald"
John Schafer and G.. NJ Schafer, Of Elk
hart. father and brother of the m)rdercd
girl. and Jacob Schafer uncle, of De-
catur, were in court to-day. The father
was called to the stand. His testimony
covered only the visit of his daughtEr home
during the holidays. the last time sehe was
absent from Bedford before her tnurder
When asked by Attorney Lowe if she was
of a light hearted. joviai disposition. he
replied: Indeed she was G. NJ. Schafer,
brother of Miss Scnafer, testified that his
sister had never shown evidence of sorrow
or trouble of any kind.
Captain j. d. Alexander told of HIS leav-
ing the boarding house on that fataf right,
of being passed n few minutes liter by
the happy school teacher, who was lnging,
and of speaking to her he ente3ed the
gate to the Winstandly residence.e where
he roomed.
Mrs. Addie v. Smith. at whosi home
Miss Schafer roomed. testified that she
was away from home on the evening of the
murder. after Miss Schafer had zone to
her supper, and of finding the satter's s
room unoccupied on her return. She said
Miss Schafer had very little company
while staying at her home.
Arthur Mccain and his wife both testi-
fed to being at the Johnson boarding. house
on the night of the murder. and Af hav-
ing passed the mouth of the alley xeading
to the cabshed between 6:l5 and $50. and
to attract their attention.
John Schafer, father of the dead teacher
when asked as to the opinion of the, family
rega arding McDonald's guilt, said tlsey had
none. All they know is what they haAe read
in the papers and heard from frisnds i'm
Bedford. and they are prepared okbelieve
him guilty or innocent, according {as the
evidence shows
The principal evidence of the State look
ing towards a conviction is still to be
heard, the witnesses who are expeSted TO
testify with damaging effect TO the siefense
probably will be called TO the stSnd to-
morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
WOMAN MADE DESPERATE
EFFORT TO KILL HERSELF
Brother Sentenced to Prison, She
Took Poison and Fought Ply
Sician and Policeman.
SUICIDE OF A SISTER
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
MARION. Ind. May 1S.-Mrs. Ella George
nineteen years old. took morphine tonight
and fought a policeman and a physician
who sought to prevent the suicide. She
was overpowered and the drug was taken
from her system after a severe struggle
and against her earnest protest and stub
born resistance.
The cause for the act is said to be the
disgrace incurred through the sentence
put on her brother. Charles Hess, in the
Circuit Court yesterday. Hess, charged
with petit larceny, was given a prison
term. His sister was greatly affected by
the, action of the judge and. jury and at the
time was the center of dramatic scene in
the courtroom, there making the declara-
ton that she would destroy herself in the
presence of the court. She was quieted and
removed to her home by friends and rela-
tiveS
The attempt tonight was desperate. and
Mrs. Georges condition was discovered
just in time to save her. sister COM
mitted suicide two years ago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
INDIANAPOLIS MAY GET
ANOTHER BIG HOSPITAL
Physiological Physicians and
Surgeons May Found the
Institution.
WILL MEET IN THIS CITY

COLUMBUS, o., May 1S-The American
Association of Physiological Physicians
and Surgeons decided TO meet next year
at Indianapolis and elected the following
officers: A. L. Gammage. Chicago. presi-
dent: John w. Shockey. of Columbus. vice
president and historian; j. A. Stafford. Mill
vile. Ind. treasurer: ]. C. Morrison, Ander-
sonville. Ind, secretary.
The recommendations that a fund be
raised to erect a Physio- Medical Hospital
either at Chicago or Indianapolis and to
assist in the publication OF medical books
and other Physio- Medical literature, were
approved.
II was decided to assess each member of
the association 81 each year for ten years
TO secure a nucleus for these funds.
portion of the fund raised will go to
endow and improve the three colleges OF
this school of medicine the College of Med
icine and Surgery at Chicago. the Physio-
Medical College at Indianapolis. and the
Physio- Medical College at Dallas, Tex
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
MRS. BELLE SEWARD WAS
NJ NUCh EXCITED WHEN THE
FATAL SHOT WAS HEARD
Witness in Gillespie Trial Testihes
that She Was Much Worried
Over Whereabouts of Jim"
STATE RESTS IT'S CASE
Defense to Examine About Fifty
WitnesseS-Indianapolis Woman
Is Said to Be Interested.
peciaI to the indianapolis Journal.

Special the Indianapolis Journal.
RISING sun, Ind, May 1S.-At 8 o'clock
this afternoon the state closed its direct
testimony in the Gillespie case and court
adjourned until tomorrow morning to give
ters for the introduction of its evidence.
Attorney Spaan to-day received a postal
card signed "A friend" The writer said
that an important witness in the case is
Mrs. Mary Clark, who works at George H.
Darmody's candy factory in Indianapolis
Mr.. Spaan will investigate at once.
Interest in the case to-day centered large
reputable widow and a relative of the Gill
lespies. who lives in adjoining premises to
Mrs. Belle Seward This witness was on
the stand nearly all morning and part of
the afternoon, and although subjected to a
rigid cross-eXamination by Captain Coles.
for the defense, maintained her position at
every point. Her testimony was clear
and convincing and throws much light on
the hidden crime. She testified positively
that Belle Seward was at the home of wit
ness at the time the shot was fired; that
Mrs. Seward was much alarmed and ex-
claimed, My God, L am afraid some one
as If in great distress, and at once started
for her home, few steps away; witness
said that she and her sister, Mrs. Campbell,
who is now sick at her home in Illinois,
tried to calm Mrs. Seward and to assure
her that nothing unusual had happened,
but Mrs. Seward insisted on going home,
and she went out cried: Where Is
Jim? Oh where is Jim p
Witness said she put on her wraps and
CONTINUED ON PAGE 3. COL. p
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
POLICE SEEK TO SAVE AN
AGED MAN FROM SUICIDE
Officers Make Fruitless Search for
Spencer, Who Declared In
tention to Die.
WIFE. MAKES AN APPEAL

Mrs Mary Spencer, 336 West Henry street,
fearing that her husband would keep his
word and take his own life, asked the police
to aid her last night in finding him. Mr..
Spencer is sixty-five years old, and after
a difficulty at his home yesterday after
noon he hurriedly left the house, declaring
that he would commit suicide. He started
toward the river at half past 2 o'clock
and all efforts TO locate him have been
unavilng.
Patrolmen searched all afternoon, and
officers were sent out during the night but
could discover no trace of him. The officers
regard his complete disappearance as very
strange and fear that he has kept his
rash VOW.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
SUSPECTED OF KILLING
HIS FATHER-IN-L4W

CINCINNATI. o., May 1s.-John Gerber,
a farmer living near Cheviot in this county,
was arrested to-day after a postmortem
had shown that Rudolph Berlemann, Ger
bers father-in-law, had died from injuries
indicating murder. Gerber had reported
having found Berlemann dead in the barn
and said he had tied him for about four
hours yesterday TO prevent him from hurt
ing himself in a whisky tit which Gerber
thought was imminent. The coroner is con-
ducting an examination. Berlemann and
Gerber had been living together with no
other occupants OF the house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
Mr.. HAY AND PARTY
ESCAPED THE CROWD
Saw the Worlds Fair Without Be-
ing Recognized and Had an
Enjoyable Trip. /;

ST. LOUIS. May 1s.-A tour of the ex-
position grounds. unescorted and uitattend-
ed, was made to-day by Secretary tf State
and Mrs. Hay and Mr.. and Miss AoAms. OF
Washington. An automobile was Utilized
for part of the trip. and points of Interest
were traversed on foot. AS IL ,eas not
known that the trip would be mode the
members OF the party were not recognized.
After the trip Secretary Hay expressed
himself as having thoroughly enjoyed
rambling around. and had received 6 pleas
ant impression OF the exposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19

DES MONIES. Ia. May 1S.-Mrs. Flor
ence Dunkelberg, OF Waterloo. Ia, is one
of three heirs TO the estate of her uncle
DIR. G.. II. Robinson. OF Boston Mass Her
share in the inheritance will be 81. lbs. 600
Among the properties coming to Mrs. Dun
kelberg is Ocean Bay. a fashionable sum-
mer resort on the Maine coast.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19

CHICAGO. May 1s.-George Newbatt
manufacturer from London. England stop
the worlds fair at st. Louis. reported TO
the hotel management to-day that he had
been robbed of 5000 In bank of England
notes while he was asleep in his room.
ion. an American with whom he came on
the same steamer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-19
Interest and Enthusiasm at High
Pitch, but Harmony and Good
Feeling Prevail.
OVERSTREET CHAIRMAN
Congressman Yields the Gavel and
Sounds Keynote in Address that
Pleased Large Crowd.
JUDGESHIP RACE CLOSE
Stubs Wins by Narrow Margin
Other Contests Are Speedily
Disposed OF.

REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
Treasurer-Oliver II. Ensley.
Prosecutor-Charles II. Benedict.
Surveyor-Henry w. T<Iausmann.
Sherin-Edward G. Sourbier.
County Commissioner, First Dis
trict-John T.. McGaughey.
County Commissioner, Second Dis
trict-John McGregor.
Coroner-Harry ID. TutewiIer.
Judge of the Juvenile Court
George w. Stubbs.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
County Commissioners Here

Hon. Joseph Fisher of ST. Maries,
Hon. Alex Quarrie of Hope, and
Hon. A. A. Merritt of Valley, con-
stituting the board of county COM
missioners of Kootenai county,
were in Bonners Ferry and vicinity
last Monday and Tuesday. They
came in to inspect the work on the
Moyie bridge contract and the ferry
approach contract. They pass ed
favorably upon the former and also
upon the latter so far as completed.
The commissioners in the dis
charge of their duties have given
very general satisfaction in this
part of the county, and We hear
their work commended in the high
est terms. Of course no man is III
fallible, and 1t would not be sur
prising if the commissioners haC
made some mistakes. Again, I
board of county commissioners fire
quently have weighty subjects t.
deal with-suhjects NJ GA VIII ca IT,
general public have great di
vergency of opinions. Therefor
their decisions can not be expects
to be satisfactory to all. They hav
given careful attention to publ
business, however, and have mad
many wise and necessary improve
L ments, and their administratio
1 will rank among the best Kooten'
county has ever had.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
Arbor Day Exercises.

Arbor day was observed by the
schools with appropriate exercises.
The lower rooms met with the pu-
pills upstairs and helped to render
a program in which trees and the
benefits to be derived from them
was the principal theme.
After the exercises pupils and
teachers repaired to the school
grounds, where each room planted
a tree, every scholar having a
hand in the operation. After the
trees were planted, christened and
the names of ali the pupils placed
in a bottle at the root of each tree
the school yell was given with g
will and all went home to- enjoy
half holiday.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29

John w. Hart expects to finish
his grading contract for the county
road on the Shavalear hill this
week.
When in need of mixed paints
or paint brushes, call on Jones &
Bishop.
The Kootenai River is raising
slowly and has considerable vol
ume, but il is in marked contrast
with other streams, locally. For
instance, the Occur d'Alene and ST.
Maries are higher than the record
year of 1894.
Phillips is the man that makes
the bread-14 large or % small
loaves for 800. if
Rev. J NJ. Eastland was in
town Wednesday on his way to
Spokane, to be present at the mar
riage OF his daughter, Miss Libby
Eastland, to Mr.. Dolby of Spo-
kane. Rev. Eastland was accom-
panied by bis son, ]. c. Eastland
who is in the forest reserve service
of the Lewis and Clarke reserve.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
MABEL McNEAR, Teacher
ST. Louis Fair.--Rates and Dates,

ST. Louis Fair. --Rates and Dates.
The O. r. & N.-Union Pacific:
The Worlds Fair route. We have
the best and most attractive route.
We can land you right at the
grounds. Excellent Pullman and
Tourist car service. Free reclining
chair cars. Choice of routes re
turning. Rate to St. Louis and re
turn, 10000; Chicago and return,
$65 90. Selling dates, May IL, IL,
10; June 16, II, IS; July l, 2, 3;
August 8, 8, 10; September 8, &, z;
October 3, 4. 5. Write us for cir
culars, map of grounds, list of
rooms, hotel rates, etc. Full and
complete infoi nation about every
thing pertaining to the Fair. Call
on or address
GEO. j. MOHLER,
Gen'l Agent, Spokane
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
Additional Locals

Rev. J. M. Eastland will
preach on the North Side Sunday
at II a. M, and at Paradise Valley
at 1880 p. m.
Just received. Checked .up
plats. showing vacant government
land IN this vicinity, for the in
spection of parties desiring to take
land. I. J. JONES
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
Doust Will Be Nominated

Edwin Doust, deputy sheriff,
was over from Rathdrum this week
to remain a few days with his fam
;lv at the Doust ranch In Paradise
Valley. Mr.. Doust will be the
next Republican nominee for sher-
iff of Kootenai County, having a
clear field in the race. 1t seems
to be a matter of common consent
that this nomination should 60 to
Edwin DOust.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
MAMMOTH WORLDS FAIR HOTEL
Six Thousand Guests May Put Up at
the Inside Inn. on the Grounds

Never was a. hotel established
that afforded for the visitors to any
exposition so many advantages and
conveniences as that offered by the
Inside Inn, 1T the Worlds Fair at
st. Louis.
This mammoth establishment
800 feet long and 400 feet wide,
will comfortably accommodate 5000
persons. If the visitor has only a
limited time in which to see the
Worlds Fair he will find the Inn
a great economizer of time. He
will be relieved of the often long
and tedious trip to and from the
grounds, and he can devote the
time thus saved to seeing the sights.
During the noon hour he may
retire to his room and enjoy brief
siesta and return to his interesting
aud self imposed task of sightsee-
ing refreshed and prepared to en-
ioy the afternoon and evening to
the utmost.
The location of the hotel is ideal.
1t is in the southeastern section OF
the Fair grouds near one OF the
main entran ses. Street cars to any
part of the city pass the southern
side of the Inn. The Intramural
cars, touching any section OF the
two square miles of the exposition
grounds, also pass the hotel on the
south. 1t is within easy walking
distance of the Cascade Gardens
the center Of the "main picture"
Many of the beautiful state build
ings are on sites adjoining the Inn
ana few mintes' walk through
the most beautiful of landscapes
will carry the visitor to the portals
of any of the great exhibit palaces
The rates charged at the Inside
Inn have been fixed by tie man
agement of the Exposition, anc
their reasonableness will appeal t.
the visitor. On the European plaI
Accommodations may be had for from
$3.50 to $500 per day. This in
cludes admission to the exposition
grounds grounds. The highe
priced rooms are richly furnishe'
and contain private baths. On tn
American plan the the rates ar
from SO to 81 per day, includin
admission.
The restaurant in the buildin
will seat 2 500 person. Breakfai
and luncheon are served for B
and evening dinner for IS cents.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
HIGH SCHOOL,:

Willie Kinnear, Ernest Wales,
Roderick Young, Pullman Van
Gasken, Edward Moore, Alfred
Rafftlson, Dolly Bruce. Ella Dun
lap, Pearl Hockett, Rosa Perkins,
Stella Perkins.
O. +. SHERN. PRINCIPAL.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
PRIMARY:

Claud Albert, Carl Curtis, Oliver
Campbell, Eugene Campbell, Char
ley Hart, Ray Heathershaw, Rob
ert Jacobs, Claud O'Callaghan, Car
son Walker, Jimmie Murphy. Eddy
Murphy, Edna Albert, Ruth Big
gar, Ermine Dawson, Edna Hook
EFT, Ethel Heathershaw, Mildred
Sly, Vina O'Callaghan, Mary
Muhlfeld.
MABEL McNEAR, Teacher.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
INTER NJ EDIATE:

Oliver Blume, Gay Curtis, Ralph
Curtis, Zoe Curtis, Harry Dolan,
Ella Dolan, Ervan Jacobs, Leslie
Kent, Mat Mcdonald, Floyd " ales.
Vivian Holllnger, Walter Moore.
ELIZA KERcHEvAL, Teacher.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
School Report

The following pupils have beer
neither absent nor tardy during
the month of April.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29

CATHOLIC
~ Regular services on the 4th Sunday of each
month. Sunday school every Sunday at 1880
a. H.
REV. FATHER KELLY, Pastor.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
StIayed Or Stolen

Three head of yearling cattle,
coming 2 year-old, branded ! G,
tip of right ear cut off. left ear un-
dercut. Color, red and white. Any
one knowing anything of this stock
will please communicate with the
undersigned. Expenses will be
paid.
l. CAUSTON,
3s-6t Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-29
Churches.

DRESBYTERIAN-
Regular preaching services every alternate
sunday morning at 10 80, and same evening at
1880 Sunday school at IL 80 a. m.
REV. o. 5. WILSON, Pastor.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-09
WILL TRAINS Dc SLOWER Q

The opinion generally OF train do
patchors la that within a foW years
trains viii Dee running on schedules
slower than those now 90 force One
d.suatchor saii3 The rate OF speed
az which me fastest passenger trains
arc now run not only hampers the
operation of ali other trains on tho
road hut Invites Iimculty and unsat
.sfa0iory work ON the port OF every
ompl0ys who has a hand On its opera.
don % DO necessary 90 clear the
tracks Ions before the fast trains are
due. ana the freight trains which earn
'hp money are often delayed 10 10
iIncult 90 make the faW time and
winter makes b. impossible 90 keep
ul the schedules as they now stand
and think the tendency ls 90 gradu.
ally decrease the speed OF trains
rather than 10 Increase 10. but OF
course Il will have 10 be accomplish.
90 boy degrees. 40 tho travelling pub
he which cannot appreciate a rail-
ROAD mans sido OF the question, has
been educated 90 r..e faster than %
ought for its own good and safety.
and We ARMY believe that there Will