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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-04
Indiana VS.. Illinois.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,. March 4.-Ev-
erything is in readiness for the Siv.,
annual debate here tonight berwaa,,
representatives of Indiana uniyersit,.
and the University of Illinois Tbo
subject selected for debate is. "p,
solved, That the changes in the CON
situations of the Southern STATES sinoo
1899, by which the negro vote in S,,oh
States has been restricted, are. on the
"hole' TO be commended" Indiana has
the affirmative side of the Question
and Indiana the negative.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-04
Ryan and Melody to Meet.

CHICAGO, H., March 1.-The Bat
terry D club has arranged an attrac-
tive program for its boxing show to
be pulled off tonight. In the Windup
Buddy Ryan and BILLY" Melody
will meet in a ten-rOund bout.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-04
w WEATHER..
Tonight and Saturday fair.

Just two years ago Brother Shower
man of the Argus was advocating the
organization of LincOln- Roosevelt
Mcbride party to paralyZe the Croker
machine. But he had not been seen
by j. b. Wilson then.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-04
PREPARING THE ORDNANCE.
Regulations for All Theaters in WaIIa
w-II,

The health and police committee OF
provisions Of an ordinance to regulate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Grover CIevcland's magazine appeal
for Democratic unity is regarded as def
mite consent to become presidential can
didate; issues he names are ali old.
The naval bill was criticised in House
by Fitzgerald. who declared United
States is trying To outdo Germany.
Representative Burton exploded q
bombshel among his Republican col
leagues in the House by attacking the
naval increase program in the appropria-
ton bill. Representative Dayton practi-
yalty read him out of the party,
The United States Supreme Court has
handed down decisions ia many impor-
tant cases Among other Things it de-
aied new trial to Al Adams. the con-
yicted policy king and settled tie ques-
ion Of liability Of railways on passes.
The Senate committee Oh commerce
mas authorized Il favorable report on a
bill making "crimping" of sailors mis-
demeanor.
Indian territory aud Oklahoma proba-
bly, will be admitted IS one State under
latter's name. but Arizona and New Mex
leo must wait until citizens agree.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt observed
WaSlington's birthday by planting two
memorial trees. The trees selected are
fern leaf becches taken from GARFIELD
Park in this city. They were planted IN
the grounds Immediately east Of the
White House and fronting on Executive
Sveaae-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
ENGLAND PREPARES FOR WAR.
Warships ReinE Overbnuled and Fit
ted for Quick Action.

The London newspapers have begun
TO discuss the political aspects Of the
struggle in the far East as they are likely
to affect Great Britain. No great impor.
lance is attached to the stories published
in Paris and elsewhere on the continent
of alleged intrigues looking TO the coali-
tion OF Russia. France and Germany, the
belief being that 1t is to the interest of
all the powers to take steps that the
struggle be localized At the same time
it is recognized that in all three of these
countries there is strong feeling against
Great Britain on account Of her alliance
with Japan. and, as Germany and France
joined with Russia in 1895 against
Japan, it would be natural for Russia to
seek similar assistance in her present
difficulties, The argument is therefore
made that it behooves Great Britain TO
be prepared for any and all eventualities.
The papers comment upon the activity
which is seen at Woolwich and elsewhere
in refitting the navy in preparation for
any emergency.
The Canadian militia department Off
cials are alive to the possibilities that
may arise in connection with hostilities
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
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! ! CONGRESS ! !;
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The feature of Mondays session of the
Senate was a speech from Mr. Hoar in
explanation OF his, former speech on the
isthmian canal situation, which, he said.
had been misunderstood and nisrepre-
sented. He contended that his intention
on that occasion had been to secure full
Information concerning the Panama re-
volt and not to cast reflections on the
President. On the contrary he had the
highest regard fog the chief executive ana
intended to vote for the treaty. 1here
was a sharp debate between Mr.. Hear
and MI. Foraker Mr.. Hoar resentlnS
criticisms OF his first speech by the Oi'io
Senator. Mr.. CarmacR censured Minis
ter Bunan-Varila. He declared the
Panama Canal Company had no title to
the right of way Mr. Cullom support
ed the treaty. He concluded with
tribute to President Roosevelt and Sec
rotary Hay. Mr.. Culherson called up
and withdrew his resolution directing the
committee en- Judiciary 10 investigate the
constitutional right of Panama TO secede
and form a government. When the
House opened Mr.. Williams endeavored
to secure an adjournment after the read
ing of Washington's farewell address.
The motion to read the Washington adj
dress was ruled out of order in c0nnec-
ton with the motion to adjourn. and the
latter was defeated by vote of 90 to 80.
In committee of the whole the consid-
Grafton of the naval appropriation bill!
was resumed. Mr.. Burton (Ohiol an
nounced that he could not support bill
that declares the United States is going
TO doutfe, treble and quadruple its naval
establishment He questioned the need
Of SO great n navy as i'.e bill eontem-
plates. 4 pcint of order raised against
the provision for the purchase of land
for coahng station at Guantanamo was
ovarruled by the chair. and on appeal the
decision was sustained by Il vote of 81
to 81 At the end of the session twenty
six of the seveuty-three pages had been
read for amendment under the tive-min-
ute rule.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

landed Sunday at Chemulpo and more
will follow day by day until the army in
Korea is able TO cope Nsth any force
that can be sent across the Yalu from
Manchuria.
So complete have been the preparations
in every detail that it is now estimated
that Japan can place in the field at once
100000 men, well drilled. we'll oficered
and perfectly equipped with the best of
modern arms and ammunition, and this
without in any measure impairing her ma
tioual defenses. As fast as "A regiment
Of regulars moves ont to join the invad-
Ing army its place is taken by a regi-
ment Of the reserves but little inferior
to the regulars in point of drill and equip
ment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.
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Cossaek scouts have advanced TO Anjn.
The Russian war office calls for vor",
teers in the far East.
Japan is believed to have landed an
army at the head of Liaotung gulf.
Russia has seized Newchwans Fiji
teen hundred infantry entered the city.
Abandonment of proposed st. Louis
fair exhibit has been announced by Rus
STA.
-Four hundred thousand Russian sol
diers are expected in Manchuria will IN
twelve days.
Transport Zafro was sent to remove
American women and children from the
Ping Yang district.
Viceroy Alexieff has been threatened
with loss of all naval and military power
because of his blunders.
The English public eagerly subscribes
to the fund for the widows and orphans
of the Japanese who perish in the war.
Five thousand Russian troops are re-
ported 10 have broken through the ice
and been drowned while crossing Lake
Baikal.
Several thousand Russian troops have
reached Antung and it is rumored that
2o.ooo Russians are at Ping Yang, in
central Korea.
No vessels have been permitted to
leave Port Arthur since the lombard
ment and the telegraph is used excIu-
| siyeiy by officials
| Russia issues proclamation saying
she was unprepared for hostilities and
denominates Japan's attack at Port Ar
| thur an act OF treach"ry.
A reign OF terror threatens at New
chwang unless international forces pre-
vent: atrocities on foreigners are perpe-
trated daily BY Russians.
Nineteen thousand Chinese tr>ops are
en- route to Manchuria to prevent fight
ing in Chinese territory. The powers
were notified by the latter government
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

this
Adp Togo
slight damage and
advanced reports
O
the Nladfvostock
had
squadron
o
particularly
ahund
of
the
to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02


stronghold
Hardin,
the landing rushing them toward
.
needed
transports
military N
be ready possible complications
she had
of siberia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Two lives and possibly a. third were
lost in fire that broke out ut | o'clock
Thursday morning and threatened the
business section of Colorado Springs,
Colo. The dead are: Leila Smith, 10
years old and an unidentified man.
charred beyond recognition. The girl
persisted in her room at the lodging house
at Cascade avenue and Huerfano street.
and from which her mother, Mrs, Mary
Smith. escaped by jumping The body
of the man was found in the debris lodg-
I'D between the timhers Of two buildings
That had burned The loss in property
Is rot heavy. the three buildings destroy
ed being of ordinary size and cheap con
str1ction. Ten thousand dollars will
probably cover the loss. Three horses
burned in their stalls and three others
had to be shot The fire is supposed to
have been started by tram IS striking
gatches in the livery stable adjoining
the rooming house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

In the Senate Tuesday Messrs. Bacon
of Georgia. Berry OF Arkansas and Tel
Ter of Colorado spoke on the Panama
canal treaty. after which the Senate went
into executive session. When the open
session was resumed the agricultural APP
preparation bin was taken up, and an
amendment providing for an additional
$4,000 for stock breeding experiments
was opposed by Mr.. Lodge of Massachu-
setts and Mr.. Bailey of Texas. After
some controversy the amendment was
agreed to- The naval appropriation bill
was taken up in the House and two
amendments providing for additional APP
preparations of $4,000 and $1,500000 for
the New York navy yard We're defeated
Both were offered by Mr.. Fitzgerald Of
New York. An amendment offered by
Mr.. Hitchcock of Nebraska proNd ing for
the enlargement of the government gun
factory at Washington was defeated. Mr.
Legare of South Carolina secured an
amendment to the bill providing total
increase for the Charleston navy yard of
$3.50, 500.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
LAND a BIG ARMY.
Japs at Last Succeed in Getting {
Hold in Manchuria.

1t is officially admitted by the RUSSIAN
government that the japanese have sue
ceeded in obtaining foothoid n Man
churia and that the Russian fore OPP
posed to them has been unable 10 keen
them back. The admission caused pro
found sensation throughout st. Peters
burg.
Numerous unconfrmed and conflicting
rumors were IN circulation Monday and
among them a report OF another engage
ment at Port Arthur. in which the Rus
slams lost eight vessels sunk and ten cap
tured.
In Toxic information was received at
the war office Monday night that large
japanese force had at last succeeded in
effecting landing in Manchgria. north
of Port Arthur. though the exact point OF
landing was not made public. The
japanese fleet has been REINFORCED and
is ready to begin operations as soon as
the army is in position to attack from the
rear.
The promptness and precision with
which Japau's military movements are
carried out is a matter of constant sur
prise and admiration to every foreigner
in Toxic. Twenty thousand troops were
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Japan war and pointed cut that, although
one OF the nations was superior in many
ways to the other. vet the weaker nation,
by her success at sea, had rendered every
part Of her territory secure from inva-
sion.
The Secretary said in part; "The Unit
ed States is weaker than the other pow
ers, so far as submarine and surface tor
pedo boats and other boats under 1000
tons displacement are concerned. Still
this country is fifth in relative naval
strength, and has under construction n
greater amount Of tonnage in ships than
any other country except Great Britain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

aud almost as muc1 as that country.
This is great country and can afford a
great navy and the world must know
that we are at all times ready for war
We are at peace with all countries
we wish to continue and will continue in
that happy relation if honest diplomacy
and just regards for the rights OF every
nation will maintain peace But we
must provide navy SO as to provide for
war. II we are strong enough to enforce
the Monroe doctrine we shall never have
60 do st."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
LAND RULING AFFECTS 1000.
Settlers in Clark County, Wash, May
HIVE TO Renmrchase Farms.

Settlers in Clark County, Wash, May
Have to Repurchase Farms.
The decision of the Supreme Court OF
the United States in awarding the over
lap lands" to the Northern Pacific Rail
way will affect nearly 1000 persons in
around Vancouver. Wash. The contested
grants include all the odd sections in the
northern and western part Of CLARK
County, most of it being good timber,
grazing or farm land, On this land the
government has issued 1895 patents and
many Of the patentees have made their
homes there for Years and have improved
the propertr. The s,.it has been fought
for ten years and thousands Of dollars
was expended to defray the COSTS. II 1t
is impossible to make the railroad com
pany select other lands under the lieu
land act. the settlers must suffer the
hardship of buying their land over again
from the company or forfeit their farms
and the improvements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

and declared mat il
the nited States
desired to II aintaiu
peace it must he
known that at all
times it was ready
for war. He de
clared that there
was never a tine
when the itnpo.-
tnnce of power upon
the sea was more
manifest than il
was to-day. He re.
ferred to thp Russo
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
100000 FIRE IN cIrY's HEART.

Brninerd, Mimi, Swept by FIamesi
Business Houses Are Lost.
The business portion of Brainerd,
Mimi, was damaged by fire TO the extent
of 100000 For two hours the flames
threatened TO destroy the entire city, and
some Of the leading places of business
were entirely destroyed before the fire
was checked. The principal losers are
NJ. koop, dry goods, $4,000. insurance
$4,000; Linneman Brothers, clothing,
$1,000. insurance S14.500; Mrs. c. Gran
delmyer, millinery, and building, $4,000,
insurance 5000; Mrs. Seven koop,
building. $4,000, insurance $1,000. Nj
merous losses range from $500 to $1,000,
with little or no insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
American. 10 Observe War.

American naval officers will be given
opportunity to observe the operations of
the war. The State Department has in
formed the War and Navy Departments
that the japanese government had ex-
pressed n willingness TO do all compati-
bic with its military interests TO enable
American ofaeers to observe hostiiisas
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
uPRlslNGs in CHINA FEARED.
Admiral Evans Predicts Trouble from
Natives in Interior.


Natives in Interior.
Another ominous prediction of upris-
ings in China has been received from
Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans, COM
handing the static squadron. The Navy
Department has given heed to his dec
laration that 1900 marines should be
held ready in the Philippines to protect
American interests against such disturb
ances A battalion Of 600 marines is be-
ing made ready to sail on the transport
Buford from San Francisco.
There are already 600 marines in the
Philippines. and although most of them
have been there for several years, it is
deemed inadvisable for them to return
home now. They will remain at Dion
eapo, while the remainder of the force
will be distributed between Cavite and
Pooc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
pofnx SIM. =, Euxox.

Russia has refused TO receive Edwin
V. Morgan as American consul at Dalny
Secretary Hay received formal Motif
cation from the Russian government that
its military commanders desire no for
elgners on the Liaotung peninsula dur
ing hostilities. because Of the difficulty
Of affording them protection
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Former members OF the Salvation
Army ld American Volunteers have in
corporated in Nebraska new order I'M
der the name Of Volunteer Warriors, to
work along the lines of the older organ.
lgations. Owens B. Vail as general ia
chief, says they left the parent organiza-
tons because money they collected was
not spent for the purposes for which R
vFas donated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

in the far East. If Great Britain be-
comes involved in the struggle Canada
may have to defend its Atlantic and Pa
citie coasts. The effective defense of the
country would be the greatest service
Canads could render to the British en-
pire. In case of war it would leave the
British forces free to strike a blow else
where
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Frank G. Hostetter, superintendent Of
the worlds fair postofiice station in st,
Louis, was arrested, charged with open
ing, OBTAINING and embezzling mail mat
ter, letters and packages. covering a
period of more than two months. He
made a full confession, and was admitted
to $500 bonds to await action by the next
federal grand jury.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

When die Senate convened Thursday
the agricultural appropriation bill was
taken p again, and after 4 number OF
minor amendments were made 1t was
passed. All amendment offered 10y Mr.,
Hepburn authorizing the Secretary of
Agriculture to prohibit interstate ship
ments of msnanlcd and mishranded fruit
trees provoked long discussion. in
which Messrs Hepburn. Clark of Wyom-
ing Tillmau. Lodge. Hale. Teller, Proc
tor and Bailey talked at length on econ
omy of government. The legislative. ex-
ecutiye and judicial appropriation bill
also was passed. Mr.. Meyer Of Louisiana
opened the debate on the naval appro'
priation bill in the House, leading cam
paign by the minority 10 reduce the mum
Der of ships authorized. He wanted the
Iill recommitted with instructions to
Eliminate two cruisers. but his amend
ment was defeated. rs we'll rs that offer
I'd BIZ Mr.. Burton of Ohio TO do away
with the one battleship authorized. Mr.
b shop of Michigan was the only other
Republican to support Mr.. Burton
amendment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

The will of W. c. Whitney. fled for
probate ut Mineola, L. l., provides for
the division of the entire estate among
the children Mt the end of six years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
Japan Assures koren's Integrity.

Secretary Hay has received informa-
ton that Japan has negotiated treaty
with Korea whereby She guarantees the
independence and integrity of Korea.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Paymaster Harry Earl Biscoe of the
Oregon has been ordered under arrest by
Rear Admiral Evans. in command of the
fleet in Asiatic waters Biscoe, it is al
legged, is $1,000 short In his accounts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

The great lakes naval training station
has been dropped from appropriation bill
in Congress, under point of order. with
out vote on merits of proposition. There
is little likelihood of provision being
taken up again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

TT Of the of and of contradictory reports
steadily pour from the of in the far east II
matter difficulty to pick the false from the
true. the probable from the improbable,
Authoritative Information about the battle at Chemupo
that Russians put up stubborn and thoroughly
gamy fight The japanese fleet comprised five armored
vessels torpedo boats and secondeass erus
ers so that Russians had far less chance than Admiral
Cervera when the latter issued from Santiago Neyerhe
less the varag which splendid cruiser of $500 tons
but in Philadelphia and KoretZ, only third rate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
Large Kmbexziement Comes to Light.

Wallace II. Ham. q prominent Boston
insurance man. confessed 10 having en-
bezzled $2S6,000 from his company, a
church and a hospital Of which he was
treasurer. His confession was induced
by an accidental demand for securities
which he could not produce.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
Broom Makers Combine,

Owners OF forty-four American broom
plants have agreed to form combine
under the name of the National Broom
Company. The details are being per
1eeted in Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
TRAGEDY ENDS A FAIRY TALE,
Church Entertainment Results In the
Rnrning of Ten Children.

Burning of Ten Children.
Ten children were burned seriously
and many others were injured in an odd
accident in the Richmond Street Chris
tian Church in Cincinnati The Sunday
school room was crowded for an enter
tainment given by the pastor, Rev, Yer
non Stauffer. The evening was spent III
games, after which the pastor was telling
fairy stories. In order to make one story
realistic the pastor provided a kettle
which had salt in the bottom of it. This
was saturated with alcohol and set atire
for the weird lights of the ghost story.
When the boys were gathered around
draft struck the stream of alcohol and
an explosion followed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
Generol Wlnaton Dip..

Gen Frederick II. Winston. formerly
minister to Persia, died at Magnolia
Springs, Fla. where he went for ais
health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

The second section of Chicago Great
Western stock train No, 80. Chicago
bound, struck the belated first section as
1t was leaving the depot at Dyersyile,
Iowa, and killed four men. Three Of the
killed were stockmen riding in the ca
hoose
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

loudly cheercd by the
The Variag bore
and pucky the fight until her
Before this the
blown by the
slams The Varag with
the render her useless
japanese disabled picked by foreign
vessel
overlook the Russian navy at Port
with She had
them persisted
the torpedo transport Yenesei
VIII lso a mine blown
Arthur It known that the attacks eleven