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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15
THE FATHER OF SOLDIERS,
HOW the japanese General Kuroki
Looks After the Comfort
Of His Nan.

mat night we camped on the battle.
held, and again had occasion to wit.
ness the extraordinary care Gen. Ku-
rokl bestows upon his prisoners. As
IL was impossible to procure Euro
pean food for them, he sent the of73-
GERS to Antung, where a Russian
Kitchen had been previously esta5-
iisned. The men were told. with
many apologies, that they must he
content with rice and dried fish until
they reached vitju. where they would
nnd grub to their liking. Not satis-,
ned with that, the general ordered tha.
the huge portions of rice allowed each
Muscovite prisoner be fried sTf ethov
cannot have buckwheat cakes. | viii
gave them something like it, at least"
said the Father Of Soldiers" At the
same time he announced that to-mor-
row would be day of rest, writes
Baron Gottberg, in Louisville Courier
Journal.
When started out next morning m
once more ride over the battlefield. the
part used for burial places hooked nor
unlike soldiers cemetery at home ON
EASTER day. The several ) hundred
graves were strewn with field 0owers
and green twigs, some being literally |
covered with many-colored blossoms
and leaves. And there were more and !
more OF these every minute, for every I
man not detained by wounds or duty.
came to visit the dead, and every visit
Dr. brought flowers or greens to stick
INTO The ground with the expressed +
wish that they grow and flourish 4
not to die like the good friends. And
men each grave, brave man-grave in Il
'uty' but smiling in death-drew forth /.
lis notebook and jotted down the
lame and date on each headpiece
Inese ne viii report as soon as he
ONES home. Thus the official lists
re constantly REINFORCED, and. if need L.
e. corrected. and Japan loses the
anne OF none of her numerous he
oes ~
l was astonished to learn that the
apanese government has no .intention =
bring home the bodies of the fallen. 6
For the burial ceremonies an emptv !.
asket, inscribed with the dead hero.s
anne, sufices," said general star Of LII
'er whom asked, in a matter-of- t
ct way. Es
win the same gentleman | talked P
ng and earnestly on the sacrifice of :
Q crew of the transport Kinscbu-
aru, that allowed itself to be drowned
The Russians. preferring death 10 y
..,,,. rssnder. s'- : : Z
When q body OF troops is unable "
,oner further resistance, 1t is no dis
ace to surrender" urged. D,
'fhe crew did WE'LL" replied the al
p, "and their example will be fol- n,
Ved by my countrymen hundred b.
aes, II necessary. When a Jap cam ii
live for Dai Nippon, he might as be
II die" And he showed me q let DC
Just received from Toxic. A gs
'ther of his wrote that their uncIe n,
Gen. Nogi, had very properly re-
ed the obseQuies" intended to bo
q for his youngest son who died at =,
Yalu. eis
Wait awhile. the general had said ~ ~
nave two more sons in the field. and ~,
promised to die for our country. If ~,
must be. There may be more ~
ths, and then we can hold fnneral g.,
wees for all at one and the same IL,
e." ' ia'
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

There's Tom Lofty talking eolf
talk: didn't know he played the
royal game"
"Oh, he don't but he just drank 4
hot~Scotch and it's affected hia
tongue. Omaha World Herald.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

The life of an editor in Seryia is not
delightful one- Within two wears
one weekly paper had 16 editors. Fif-
teen OF them are in Jail for rcommentinr
upon government affairs.-Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

Caller-Where's Mr.. Hare2
Smart Office Boy (with ! erfn,--.
Can't say. He's dead.
Why, l saw him myself this morn
Ing"
We'll, anyhow, there's sign over
across the street there wot says: Hair
Dyed Here. "-Kansas City Independ-
ent.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15
FROM MISERY 10 HEALTH.
= Prominent Club Woman, of Kansas citx,
Writes to Thank DoaD'. Kidney
Pills for 4 Quick Cure.
Miss Nellie Davis, Of 1915 M;cb;o,, !,

Ave., Kan sas
City, Mo. !, society
leader and club
woman, writes /:
cannot say too
much in praise Of
Doan's Kidney
Pills. for they
effected a COM
plete cure in Z
very short time
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15
FARMER AND PLANTER.
DOES FARMING PAY
MODERN Conditions, III Taken
avaHtase OF, The Answer
May Be Affirmative,

PROBABLY more than a third Of IN.
pefsoLs living In the United States re.
oe'se their support from the farm. The
question is answered. Country Life
u America.
~ tne farmer more than any other
due the groundwork of the great
'.oe OF prosperity which has carried
} 'ue country to the first position among
sne nations Of the world. Neither the
.armer, nor his wife. nor his son. nor
MS employe, know the meaning of an
eisnt-nour day. The farmers time To
WORK Is Just as long as there is work
70 pe done. The work may be drudr-
cry, the man may be awkward, but his
sturdy back, his healthy body. his sim
He lie, have given the strength of
mind and body to the sons he has sent
OUT into the world to make their way
IN other paths of life. It is the stren-
uous metropolitan life which sans the
strength and undermines the nerves
me everlasting push, push of active
iade ceaseiess competition, struggle
for business, greed for dollars. would
soon blight and destroy, were It not for
lne constant infusion Of the rich. pure
pfood and sound mind and nerve Of the
country boy who seeks the business or
professional life Of our business CEN
ters.
ihere is phase Of rural life. how
ever, which is seldom considered IN
ouEiness. In measure, the farmers
ne is more rural tnan ever before; his |
nome is changed for the better. There
is more OF comfort, more of education
ana refinement than ever, due to the
ease or Intercourse with the outside |
world. thanks for it belonging to the
railroads, the vast trolley systems
good roads. quick mails and better
schools. But the rural districts are
devoted to farming. The old country
Store has disappeared, or is fast dis
appearing. Many reader who In how
nood clerked in his village store might
nhd' ala ne return, the old store still
tnere unchanged in years; many an |
article OF stock in the same old place.
waiting for the purchaser who |
never comes. Country stores arc
ioomed; their day is past. The farmer I
passes them by on his wav IN the con
ers of trade farther way or buvs az
distance, using the mail for his mes
'enger and the railroad for his horse.
ie mas learned that he, too may have
llmost equal shopping facilities with 5
he city dweller. He can buy without
ear, for, whether he sees or NOT all
ound business to-day requires the nm p
uestioned permission to return anv I
rticle which the buyer finds uns.tts-
actory. y
The old methods of barter arc pona y
he farmer sells his products for casb ~
nd buys where It suits him hest ue
as learned to farm better. IN buv het- =
n and to sell better. He has learned -
lat his hay and corn po to m.r,,ot -
,eaper and more profftab,y as fot -
eef and pork than as hav and corn 60
I'd sent thus. they leave the va,ron,a
anures behind. He has Learned ~ 90
XIV 80 bushels of wheat on orourd ta,
at formerly grew hut 25 Ha h.s 70
armed that berries grown in Florida of
~ ne soid at a profit in New York,
~ california fruit may be sent at a pix
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

I'VE are so happy" she whispered
"Yes, my darlingl"
DO you know" she falters, s.ouy
great happiness frightens me7 Il al
most makes me think the opal in nv
engagement ring il paste!"-Boston
Traveller.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

1t is estimated by experts that the
black races embrace about onc-tenth Of
the living members of the human spe-
eics, or 5o,000.000 individuaIs.--Chi-
cago Inter Ocean.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

Mrs. Bowers-Here's an outrareou.
thing! A colored poker club that al.
ways opens it's meetings with prayer.
Mr. Bowers-It may be outrageous.
put not unusual. The state Legislature
always opens its meetings with prayes.
too.-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

You told me your heart was nine. /"
said Blower.
Il know, replied his heiress wife.
but ! said nothing about my pocket.
book. "--Philadelphia North American.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

smish--If he owes you. why don't yea
ene him?
'ones-IIe isn't worth sou.--N. z.
journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

Chicago Woman-My dear. isn't your
watch a little fast?
Boston Woman (severeIy)-It is not:
it's only little premature.-JeweIers'
Weekly.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

You always patronize young doe
tors. l notice, Mr.. Higgs?"
Yes, they are timid about making
oig bIiis, and they take genuine in
terest in their patients."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

:, motnerIslsie, would you please atom
rsg plssyi9g ttGt "slumber-song,o for 8 ittis
~ me Your poor old grandfather Is trv.
uf 20 take nap Cassell's Saturday Jour.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

fits stopped free and permanently cnred
no nts after first days use of Dr.. Kin.
treat Nerve Restorer. Free s. trial hottie s
treatise. Dr. Kline. 93I Arch St.. Phila. pa
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

.Ps. what is the sphere of. influencs!'s
On. jimmy. you wear me out with vovu
sSss.'cns. the sphere OF influence is some
s,mes an: the big, round silver dollar. ."-Cincisr
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

Almost any married man will freelv -
mt that In the choice of 4 life partner ~
~iIes judgment was superior 10 his or,n =
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

Every cloud has silver lining, but tbe
trouble IN clouds never comes to Us inGds
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

DO not believe Piso's Cure for Cousumn.
Lon q mas an equal for coughs and colds.-7T.
:. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. rs. ioo0'
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

The firm OF Hustle L Skill succeed. !,
Inc held where Complaint 4 Crouch se
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

sept l3, 20 and q, Oct. and "A. 1914
.oa 20 ATTEansas, Indian Territory, Louisiana
tr;a slu lesas' very low one way and round
For further Information writ. -
warner, G. P.& T. A., X. {. S. Ry.. .ksnsSe: NJ
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

Charity may begin at home brt re.
sorm begins elsewhere Chicago Daj.y
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-15

Mrs. Weisslitz, president Of the Ger.
man Womans Club Of Buffalo, N. Y, afte,
doctorlng for two years, was finally cured
OF her kidney trouble by the. use q
Lydia E. Pnkhants Vecetable Connntnd
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18

themselves and the number Of news
paper men present will probably be
larger than ever before. Republican
what will be lacking will be the rous-
ing delegations come from various
states to boom favorite sons. There
are no favorite sons this year and the
delegations will stay at home as a
consequence.
The subcommittee of the republican
national committee which has charge of
up to its ears in work. Among the
busy ones seen about headquarters to-
day were National Committeeman New
OF Indiana, Secretary Elmer Dover,
Sergeant Arms Stone and Charles
W. johnson OF Minnesota. the general
secretary. At the Coliseum a small
army of carpenters and decorators are
thing in readiness for the convention.
The structure. in addition to having a
splendid central location. is admirably
adapted for a large gathering. In the
main building ample accommoda lions
will be provided for the speakers, the
delegates and alternates, the newspa per
correspondents and several thousand
spectators In the annex will be the
telegraph rooms. committee rooms and
other accessories. The Wabash avenue
front of the building will be hand
somely decorated with flags and bunt-
ing as we'll as the inside of the hall
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
AthlcticS---0thcr Sporting News

that time was so located in Chicago
that no one could give an exhibition of
any kind unless he (Davies) managed
the same. Sheedy could have brought
of the Dempsey Mitchell bout had he
gone to Davies and made his arrange
ments. Instead, however. he thought
himself stronger. and his bout was
stopped by the police.
/ am not positive but Davies and
Sheedy have never spoken since. al
though both have the same friends in
a great measure. Just who has crossed
Pats path in the gambling line in New
York that brought forth the outburst
against the gamblers Is a guess Ger
cain it is that he is not missing a
chance to get into print and hand them
something whenever the opportunity
presents itself.
Maybe Pat il like some reformers
that only reform for publicity's sake.
II the papers wouldn't mention him he
would soon stop. There are many more
seeking individuals who are
in Sheedy's class. Let the papers drop
them and no more would be heard from
Them.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
Unique State Exhibit

A unique exhibit at the worlds fair
was prepared by the agricultural de-
partment of the University of Califor-
1ia. 1t Is large map so colored as to
show the character Of the various soils
of the state. 1t gives a clear idea Of
the situation and the extent of the
arabic and untillable sections. In the
localities that can not be cultivated are
shown the Seirras, the lava beds and
the desert. The map indicates the To-
cation OF the cultivable portions Of the
mountains and Mohave plateau and
shows the nature of the foot hills and
valleys Of that wonderful state.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
St. Louis Rates and Dates Of Sale

To st. Louis and return via ST. Pau
or Billings. returning via any direct
route, $61.S5.
To Chicago and return, $66.S5
Date Of Sales:
July LIST, End. and 3rd.
August 8th. 9th and 10th.
September 5th. 9Th and 7th.
October 3rd. 4th and 5th.
Going limit ten days from date Of
sale. Return limit 30 days. Choice of
routes. In connection with above rates
the N. p. name a $3.50 rate from Liv-
ingston for five and a half days trip
through the Yellowstone park. Includ-
ing rail and stage transportation and
meals and accommodations at park
hotels. For further particulars call at
the depot or write
w. J. JORDAN. Agent.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18

and fervid debates that accompany
such contests.
The public Is well aware that the
proceedings in the Coliseum next week
viii be little more than a formal rati-
hcation of the decisions previously
reached by those In present control NJ
the destinies of the republican party.
rhere will be no brilliont extempore
speeches., or, at least not to the extent
mat has characterized former conven.
lions The principal speeches that are
to be delivered are already prepared
ana Tor the most part are known to the
party chiefs. II is safe to saw thai
with such master OF epigrams as ex-
Governor Black Of New York. an orator
OF the spread eagle" variety like Cot
ton OF Duluth, not to mention a score
or more Of gifted speakers among the
republican members Of congress, and
sii OF whom will be called on tn ad.
dress the convention. the gathering can
hardly be lacking in interest. At the
same time II Is not to be denied that a
SURFING impromptu speech OF the cross
OF gold and crown OF thorns. brand
"ppeais more to the galleries than the
studied efforts even Of the most pol-
'shed speakers. This. 1t il felt. il tho
principal reason why visitors are not
hooking to Chicago in any great num-
bers at the present time.
The st. Louis convention two weeks
hence will undoubtedly be a bigger
irawing card. A tour Of the leading
hotels shows that they viii be
wen hiied during the coming week. but
not overcrowded AZ they have been In
previous yeara. The delegates ana al
lernates win make i larRe crowd n
Z
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
Will Bowl in Europe
Especial Telegram to Evening TIE

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
NEW YORK. June 1S.-Among the
passengers sailing for Europe on the
Hamburg American liner Bulgaria to-
day were number Of representatives
IT the United Bowling clubs of New
York. The main object of the trip of
the American bowlers is to compete in
the eleventh German United Bowling
tournament, which will be held next
month at Solingen. In the bowling
tournament over 5000 bowlers from all
parts OF Germany will take part, the
affair being the greatest bowling meet
ing in the world. The Americans will
take part at the special invitation Of
the German bowling clubs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
NATIONAL CONVENTION TUESDAY
DELEGATES NOW ARRIVING
Crowds Are Likely to Be Less This Year Be.
cause There Are No Contests to
Divide the Party

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller. J
CHICAGO. Ill.,, June 1s.--There is
little or nothing in evidence about the
streets and public places of Chicago
today that would indicate that the re :
publican national convention Ia but
three Gays on. Few visitors have ar
rived as yet and practically none of the
delegates has put in an appearance ex
eep''hg those party leaders directly
concerned with the arrangements for
the gathering. The situation 10 in
striking contrast to the Turmoil, ana
confusion that have marked the eve ~
all previous political conventions in
Chicago.
Viewed in comparison with the co,.
Sehtions of former years that OF newt
week ~ pound to be tame affair The
.honsands of persons throughout the
country who make il "A point to att.,a
one or the other of the political co,.
Vehtions every four years and would
as soon think of missing II as they
would of missing the circus on its an.
hnai visit to their native heath arc
"Hey 10 De disappointed II they come
to Chicago
win the ticket agreed on in ad-
vance and little or no difference NJ
opinion among the party managers an
10 the platform the republican national
convention this year could not be ex-
pected to be otherwise than a cut and
ofsed anair The visitor who comes
from distance to attend the conyen.
uen does % with the expectation OF
seeing Wild scramble for the nomina.
ION or nerce contest over the reso.
sasens with the oratorical outbursts
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
Republican State Convention

Pursuant to the authority, and by the
direction OF the republican state CEN
trail committee, a republican state NOM
mating convention will convene at the
city Of Moscow. state Of Idaho. on
Wednesday. the 10th day OF August, A.
D.. 1904. at IL o'clock a. m. OF said
.,ay. for the purpose Of nominating one
justice of the supreme court one MEM
Der of congress. and state Officers to be
voted for at the general election. to be
held on Tuesday, November, $. A. d.
1904. and for the purpose Of electing a
new state central committee.
The various counties of the state are
entitled to delegate representation in
said state convention as follows:
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
Excelsior Lodge No. 2. K. Of p

Excelsior Lodge No. 2. K. Of P.
Department Of Idaho meets first and
third Friday in each month in the
city hall. H. w. Kimbrough, post
commander; L. Rowley, 8. v. p. c.;
Henry Tobin. J. v. p. c.; 8. L
Thompson. chaplain; A. Small, sur
geon; ]. 8. Cox. o. D.; s. r. Strong,
o. g.: Geo. A. Manning, adjutant ana
quartermaster.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18

The county central committees are
hereby requested to perfect all ar
rangements for primaries and county
gates to the said state convention.
The state central committee is here
Dy called to meet at Moscow, state Of
idaho. on Wednesday. the 10th day OF
August. A. D. 1904 at 10 O'Clock a. m.
for the purpose of transacting such
business as may properly be brought
before it.
The attention of the county central
committee is specially called to the pro-
visions of the new primary election
law:
When any political party desires to
hold primary election in any county.
is the duty of the duly authorized
committee of such political party for
such county to publish a notice in
newspaper Of general circulation. and
Of the same political affiliation, IL there
Re one in the county, once a week for
at least two consecutive weeks the
first publication of which must be at
Gays prior to the date appointed for
such primary election also to post at
least two notices fifteen DAVIS prior to
The primary election. in public places
in each voting precinct in the county.
Snch notices must givet he date when,
and the hours during which. and the
place where the primary election will
be held, the number of delegates each
election precinct is entitled to in con-
vention. andt he Offices for which cam
didates are to be nominated in such
convention"
Primary elections must be held in
each voting precinct in the county on
the same Monday afternoon.
F. r. GOODING,
State Chairman.
ROBERT HAYES, Secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
PAT SHEEDY
SHOOTS DOPE
Well known Sporting Man Been
Up and Down the Line
for Many Years
A gamblers best asset Is his word.

A gamblers best asset Is his word.
The o. p. NJ. system-"other peO-
pies money"-is the surest one to play
l never associate with gamblers.
prefer the successful business man for
a companion.
The most thoroughbred sport in the
world is John w. Gates.
Whenever you see gamblers fiocking
to themselves 1t is a ''cinch" they are
dead broke.
Gamblers are like skyrockets. They
all go up and they all come down.
As you win SO you are going to lose.
A gambler unconsciously cheats
himself all his life.
II knew panacea for gambling !
would give 1t to all young men.
The most deadly microbe in the
world IL in the gambling disease.
To be a good "capper' you must
carry large roll OF bills.
would rather be posting the figures
for some one else to bet on than have
some. one posting the figures for me.
am watching the races. but not
a race track. 1t Is fierce game.
What impresses me most today is
the number of women who are present
A wOman's place is at home. But still
] guess in this respect they are Just
like inclinations, and many of them,
suppose. really enjoy life at the track.
l wonder. though IL II doesn't "jar"
A hvu IN Ill
ray: Darling, how do you like Lulu
8. tomorrow" The husband answers
he doesn't know. and then Mrs Better
Halt chimes In: "Oh. well, l think
have got the straight dope on her.
Epigrams by Pat Sheedy.
After reading the above. those who
know sbeedy must laugh at his re-
marks. says Otto Floto All the no
Soriety he has gained and all the
fame. such as 1t il. was gathered by
his association with the gambling table.
Twenty years ago when he was IA.
miliar figure about South Clark street
IN Chicago. where Hankins, The Store.
Dolls. Kirk Gum and other famous
houses were located ne was pleased to
associate with the men he now calls
down.
It's a case OF sour grapes with the
genial Pat. From gambling ne for a
time drifted into the pugilistic game.
and It was through the friendship of
Chris Buckley. then the BOSS of San
Francisco. that he was placed" right
with Sullivan. Dempsey and others.
The best friends that Sheedy has are
the gambling element. and It to those
people that he owes his present DO
sition.
Years ago when he tried to exhibit
Jack Dempsey In Chicago the bout was
atopped because ne tried to "cut in" on
Parson" Davies game. Davies at
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
w. R. c. No. ?

ROSA Cannon. president: Elisa Baum,
3. v. president; Mary 0ifIen, J. v.
president; Sarah A. Rowley. treas
urer; Eliza PierstofI. chaplain; Mar.
gle Parker, conductor: Barbar,
Tripp, guard, Susan e. Manning
secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
Pacific Coast lsaaus

PORTLAND, June 17.--Oakland, 6:
Portland. /.
TACOMA. June 17-San Francisco
l; Tacoma 2: game called at end OF
sixth inning on account Of rain.
SEATTLE, June 17.-Los Angeles. 7.
Seattle, g.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
l. o. O. r. Eneanpment

Clearwater Encampment. No. Z, l. o. O.
F.. meets second and fourth Satur-
days. VIM. Schuldt. c. p; E. A.
Rowley. scribe. Visiting patriarchs
welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-18
National League

BOSTON. June 17-Morning game,
Philadelphia. 2: Boston. 4. Afternoon
game. Philadelphia. 12: Boston. I.
PITTSBURG, June list. Louis. 3:
Pittsburg. 6.
NEW YORK, June 17-Brooklyn. O;
New York, 2.