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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
ISABELLA OF SPAIN IS DEAD.
Grandmother Of the King Passes Away
In Paris,

grandmother OF the King Passes Away
In Paris.
Paris.-Ex-Queen Isabella Of Spain,
grandmother of King Alfonso, died
here at 9:45 o'clock Saturday morning
of influenza, with complications. The
American embassy, which is opposite
the Palatta castle on the Avenue Kle-
Der, the late queens residence, was
early informed of the queens death,
and Ambassador Porter was among the
first to call and sign the palace regis
ter. The infantas Isabella, Eulalie and
Marie, daughters of the late queen,
were at the bedside when she died.
The queen had been afflicted with
the grip for two months, which gradu-
ally affected the lungs.
It is understood that King Alfonso
will not come to France for the flu.
neral, as he did not come for the fu.
neral of his grandfather, King Francis,
who died in April, 1902.
The dead queen had been one of the
conspicuous figures Of Paris since she
left Spain. After her abdication in
1870 she continued to live with queenly
nagnificence here, giving largely to
charity and religious works.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
OREGON ITEMS,

Portland.-William Mills, George
Willis and Hughes Carpenter, who
pleaded guilty to charges Of raising
and altering postal money orders, were
sentenced to six years at hard labor.
Grandma" Palmer celebrated her
Goth birthday in La Grande last week.
A quarter of million pounds of
wool has been bought by the Pendleton
securing mills from Yakima county
growers at from IL to 121s cents.
The sale of the bankrupt Wade es-
tate personal property was largely at
tended in Pendleton. All the per-
sonal property, excepting SO horses,
were sold, and netted $21, 660.70.
Union county residents will have an
opportunity to vote on the proposed
relocation of the county seat at La
Grande at the coming general election
in June.
Strips Of the tanned skin Of Harry
Egbert, murderer hanged in the peni-
Tertiary in January, are being sold on
the streets as souvenirs. The sale of
these grewsome relics is being made
quickly, and the authorities have been
unable to find the guilty persons.
Bound hand and foot by his divorced
wife, John Porter, a CASTOR, Ore,
blacksmith, was turned over to the
constable to be taken to the county
jail.
The passage of the bill appropriat.
ing almost 100000 for the Lewis and
Clarke exposition by the house Of rep
resentatives at Washington, carrying
with it, as it does, the Endorsement OF
the United States government, which
is Of far greater pecuniary benefit
than the amount of the appropriation
makes a reality of the plans of the
citizens of old Oregon to have a cele
bration Of international proportions
commensurate with the importance Of
the event 1t is intended to common
crate.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
ELECTRIC CAR
FIVE PEOPLE KILLED At SANTA
BARBARA, CAL.
Over 20 Were Seriously inJured-Aecl.
dent Due to Defect In Brake Appa.
ratus-Car Was Coming Down Grade
and Struck curve-car Smashed to
splinters.

Santa Barbara, CAL, April ia
street car loaded with passengers re-
turning to town from the Old Mission
ran of the track at Garden and Mission
streets and five deaths have resulted.
All of the dead were Santa Barbara
people. Over 20 of the passengers
were injured, many Of them being
frightfully mangled. Over half the in
jured had bones broken about the body
and not few Of them suffered serious
fractures of the skull.
The accident was due to a defect in
the brake apparatus, as was revealed
upon an inspection of the car after the
accident While the rear brakes were
tightly set against the wheels, the for.
ward brakes were of no use, because
of the breaking Of part of the gear
ing. The mOtorman discovered that
something was wrong with the car
several blocks above the point where
the accident occurred and endeavored
to set the brakes, but failed to check
the speed of the car. At the intersec.
ton OF Garden and Mission streets
there is very sharp curve and the car
was moving at it's highest speed down
a per cent grade when the curve was
reached. The car was thrown from
the track upon it's side. the passengers
being thrown in every direction.
One section of the car was smashed
into splinters. Those who were in
stantly killed and many of those who
were most seriously injured were
standing upon the guard rail on the
side Of the car as it crashed into the
ditch.
AS soon as the news of the accident
spread throughout the city every avail
able physician was sent to the aid OF
the injured, and many prominent resi-
dents of the city were among those
who aided the suffering and dying. A
majority of the injured were taken tc
the hospital and the remainder were
removed to their homes.
Following is the list of dead and in
jured.
The Dead.
fiuASloCo DOMlu6ueZ, JducS SIulLu
Ramon Reyes, Leon Calderon, Earl Co
land, all Of Santa Barbara.
The first four were killed outright
and the bodies were horribly crushed.
Goland died after reaching the hos.
pital.
The Injured.
Mrs. julius Kruttschnitt, wife of the
traffic director and vice president of
the Southern Pacific, slightly bruised !;
Mrs. George DuFour, Mrs. Grace Du-
Four, Miss Emily Lamb, Mrs. George
Baker, Mrs. Virginia Ruiz, Miss Lucy
Ruiz, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Mary Aral.
lenes and daughter, Mrs. Roberts, Miss
Nora Lombard, Miss McCaughey and
Francis Olives. All Of the above are
Santa Barbara people. Miss Rose En-
CERT, Chicago; Edmond s. Quinn, Kan
sas City; Mrs. Early, an eastern wo.
man; address unknown.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
CHRISTIAN IS e6 YEARS OLD.
King Of Sweden is Still in ExceIIen

Copenhagen.-King Christian Satur.
day celebrated his eighty-sixth birth
day in excellent health. United States
Minister Swensen conveyed to the
king greeting and Fluctuations from
President Roosevelt. Congratulatory
kilograms were received from all the
sovereigns. Enormous crowds throng-
ed the vicinity of the palace cheering
the old monarch, who, with the king
and queen of England, appeared on the
balcony Of the palace. kilograms of
congratulation were also received from
Danes in the United States, and there
were general festivities throughout
Denmark.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
Turks Like the Treaty.

Constantinople.-The signing of the
Turko-Bulgarian treaty has been re-
garded with considerable satisfaction
in diplomatic circles here, and it is be-
lieved it will contribute materially to-
ward the reestablishment Of normal
relations between the two countries.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
Colonel Charles Page 10 Dead.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Charles H.
Page, formerly a member of the board
of review Of the National Trotting as
ISOLATION and well known to the turf
men throughout the country, died here
Of heart disease, aged 70 years.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
Boy Shot One Tormentor,

Smithton, Pa.-David Kelly, aged 20
years. is in Jail charged with killing
Shepard Moore. aged IS. Kelly was
employed as porter. He was taunt-
ed by a crowd Of the village boys who
called him white niger" on account
of his occupation. Kelly shot into
the crowd, killing Moore.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
FOUR NORTHWEST STATES
LATE NEWS OF THE PAST WEEK
BRIEFLY TOLD.
Choice Selection Of Interesting Items
Gathered From Exchanees-culIlnas
From Washington, Idaho, Montana
and Oregon-Numerou Accidents
and Personal Happenings Occur.
WASHINGTON.

The warm weather Of the past week
has dried up the mud to a great extent
and the roads have again become pas
sable. Flowing has been commenced
by a number of farmers. Owing to the
lateness Of the season seeding will be
rushed.
Seeding in Horse Heaven and Rat
tlesnake districts Is in full blast.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
Mexico Convention.

Mexico City.-The national liberal
party, which is favorable to the admin.
istration of President Diaz, has issued
a call for national convention to be
held in this city May 20 to elect can
didate for vice president to be voted
for in the June election.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
Ten Thousand SeaIskins.

St. Johns, N. F.-The steamer Pan.
Their, with 10000 sealskins, has arrived
from the ice fields and reports that the
remainder Of the feet has somewhat
larger catches than announced in pre-.
viOus reports.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
Brothers Fight.

New York.-In a feud fight here
three brothers, Thomas, William and
Michael Gilbride, were seriously, If
not fatally. stabbed, and Harry and
John McShane, also brothers, were
badly wounded.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13

ball team now holds the proud title
Of champions of Montana.
Mrs. Climena M. Putnam, probably
the Oldest person in the state, died
recently in Jefferson City. She was
/ 81 years and 6 months old.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
Kaiser Drops In at vaIetta.

Valetta, Island of Malta.-The Ger.
man imperial yacht Hohenzollern, with
Emperor William on board, has ar.
rived and was met outside and escort
ed into the harbor by flotilla of Brit
ish torpedo boat destroyers.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13

did Jerrold get anything out Of his
rich uncle's estate?" Well. rather; he
the daughter of the attorney
for the estate."-Puck.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13

Queen Wilhelmina and her husband,
Prince Henry, started April for Italy,
where they will spend a month for the
benefit Of the queens health.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
To Prevent tuberculosis.

st. Louis.-Physicians and others in.
terested in the prevention or control
of tuberculosis have formed the St.
Louis Society for the Prevention of
tuberculosis.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-04-13
IDAHO SQUiRa.

Arrangements are being made for
the immediate construction of a tele-
phone line to St. Maries and St. Joe,
reaching all points tributary to these
places.
C. B. HURT, executive commissioner
of Idaho at the worlds fair, says that
the installation of the exhibits at St.
Louis is proceeding satisfactorily. The
agricultural display is now practically
completed and the mining and horti-
cultural are well under way and will
be completed before the opening Of the
exposition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02

And Corporal Spencer, a Close
Friend of the Dead Soldier, is Held
in Connection With the Case.

New York, July ga few hours af-
ter the discovery in West Chester
creek today Of the body OF Joseph 7.
Hammett, a private of the eightieth
regiment, T.. :. A, stationed at Fort
Schuyler, Corporal Richard NJ. Spencer
of the same company was placed under
arrest. The nature of several wounds
on the body indicate that Hammett
was murdered.
According to officers of the regiment,
boil men were members of wealthy
southern families and close trends.
Hammett. the officers said, was d son
of a wealthy planter of Nashville, Tenn.
Spencer is said to be the son of a veal
thy Kentuckian. the two men had been
much in each others company during
their two years service IN the regiment.
Spencer was detained awaiting action
by the coroner He is not charged with
the murder, but is held In connection
with the case. When examined by the
coroner, Spencer said that On Monday
night he and Hammett were drinking
together in a West Chester saloon. FL
nally he said Hammett left the room
accompanied by a oma Spencer de-
clared he drank a few minutes longer
and then returned to the fort He en-
phatically asserted his innocence OF
the crime, but said little with reference
TO the case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
TRIAL OF A LIBEL CASE.
Interesting Proceeding Before Justice
Humphrey in G~oldsboro.
Especial to The Messenger.)

NSPNNicl W IL N1CSSSlScI.
Goldsboro, n. c., July 2S.-Justice
Hugh Humphrey had a case before his
court this morning which attracted o N
Siderable attention among the colored
people of the town. 1t was a libel case
In which Charles G.. Groom, supreme
commander of h Junior Order of the
knights of Gideon. and J. j. Manor, of
Norfolk. Va, supreme commander OF
the original order OF the Knights of
Groom was formerly treasurer of the
isfed with the order and pulled out
and organized the Junior order of the
society. After he left the original or
der he published a pamphlet in which
he accused Manor of misappropria ting
n funds of hat order. Manor
brought suit against Groom for libel
and the case was heard before Jus
tice Humphrey this morning. Groom
was bound over to the superior court
in the sum of one hundred dollars.
Manor had the secretary of his Or
der together with other officers of the
society to testify that all the funds
Of the society were in the proper shape.
and that he used a cent for his
personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Counselor
both sides are making an effort to get
oom to publish AN article in the laca.
papers stating that he made a false
accusation against Manor. If this is
done it is probable that the case will
not come up before the superior court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
Russian VOluntee. Flee Vessels Will
be Withdrawn.

London, July 2s.-In the House Of
Commons this afternoon, Premier
BalfoR, confirming the announce<
mentS made in these dispatches, said
the acute stage of the Red sea Incl
Tents had passed, and that the Rus
sian volunteer fleet would be with
drawn. He laid down the British
view that no belligerent warshlps
could issue from the Black sea and
that the volunteer fleet vessels in is
suing therefrom, if they too belli-
gerent action. either had no right to
issue DR. no right to take such action.
The strongest possible exception had
been taken to the seizure of the Ma
lacca on the above ground, h pre-
mier added. The Russian govern
ment had met the British contention
in regard to this particular incident.
AS to the Knight Commander case.
the government had earnestly pro-
tested hat the sinking Of that YES
sci was contrary to the accepted
practice of nations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
A SCHOONER RUNS AGROUND.
II Is Probable That She q Be
F1oated at High Water.

New York. July 2s.-Schooner
Ruby and Bessie. Captain Marshall.
from Virginia. while sailing up the
lower bay last night. grounded 200
feet south Of Hoffman stand n
lies high and dry at low water. but
rests easy with her head TO the east
ward.
An attempt was made TO float her at
high water today, but without sue
ceaz- Another attempt viii be made
at high water tonight. At 5:3o p N.
the schooner had hoisted her sails
and was preparing for another at
tempt TO get of. The captain refused
the assistance of several tugA and
expects TO float the vessel 500 which
Is lying in a much better position
than she was at low water
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
While the Assassin Is Deeply Deplored
in Washington. il Does Not Cause
Great Surprise.

Washington. July 2~s.-Secretary Hay
has cabled to Count Lamsdorff.
Russian minister of foreign affairs, an
expression of profound sympathy on
the loss of his colleague through the
terrible crime resulting in his tragic
death. Mr.. Hay has telegaphed a sim
liza expression to Count Cassini, the Rus
sian AMBASSADOR TO the United state.
me news of assas nation was briefly
cabled to the state department by Spen-
Ger Eddy, American charge at St Pet
ersburg and by Consul General Watts.
The news was forwarded to Secretary
Hay at Newberry, n. II.
Although the ASSASSINATION Is deeply
depiored here il cannot be said that d
has caused much surprise in the circles
here best informed as TO the conditions
in St. Petersburg.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
Tatchekiao Abandoned 0y the Rus
slams.

Toxic. July 2S.-3 p. m.-The Rus
slams abandoned Tatchekiao act noon
Monday, July Is, retiring before the
advancing army under General Oku.
They applied the torch to Tatchekiao
and the surrounding towns, and when
the Japanese arrived. they found the
flames were still raging.
The Japanese pursuit extended be-
You'd Tatchekiao and the japanese
left wing occupied Yinkow.
The positions held by the Russians
last Sunday night south of Tatche-
kiao consisted of nine miles Of
trenches and Notifications.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02

London, July 2s.-The tension in
the Russo-British relations has been
relaxed and no rupture Is now prob
able. Count Benckeidorff. the Rus
sian ambassador to Great Britain, in
formed Lord Lansdowne this morn
ing that if Russia had committed a
wrong she was ready and willing to
make full reparation. but before any
action could be taken in the Knight
Commander case, the Russian govern
ment must have the opportunity of
receiving the report of the command
er of the Vladivostok squadron. Lord
L4ansdowne was not disposed TO un-
duly press the matter and promised
to wait a reasonable time.
1t +@"lIoped today that the United
State, is depending on Great Britain
to obtain compensation for the loss
of the Knight Commanders cargo.
1t is the custom for ship-owners to
be responsible for rgces and, there
fore, the American claim is to be
made to the owners of the Knight
Commander, who, of course. are
British, and who in turn. will make
a claim TO the British government.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
The Korea Reported Seized.

San FRANCISCO. July "a cable
message from the Maritime Insur-
ance Company. of Liverpool, to their
agents In this city this afternoon
states that the Pacific Mail steamship
Korea is reported to have been seiz-
ed by thu Russian Vladivostok squad
ron. The message is as follows:
Korea is reported captured. Do
no more business on her"
The Korea sailed from San Fran
cisco for japanese and Chinese ports
on July Il. She has on board a large
shipment of bod stuffs and machin-
cry and about 81. 200, 900 in treasure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
M. Won PlehVe Horribly
Mangled by a
Bomb
THE ASSASSIN
is IN CUSTODY

The Assassination is Believed to be
the Outcome of a Widespread Plot
M. Won Plehve Was ON His Way
TO the Palace to Make His Weekly
Report to Czar-The Bomb Was
Thrown With Great Accuracy, and,
Exploding With Terrific Force,
Instantly Killed the Minister, His
Coachman and an Officer of. the
Guard-Detectives ut Once Arrest
ed the Assassin. Who Confessed
His Crime-Sofemn Requiem Was
Said Over the Remains in a Hum
BILE Chapel Nearby-The News of
the Tragedy Spread Like Wildfre
and Caused Intense Excitement i'm
st. Petersburg, NJ. o Plehve. Next
to tire Gar, Being Regarded as
Russia's Strongest Man-On Hear
ing of the Crime the Emperor Was
Deeply Affected and He Remained
in tire Palace the Rest of the Day
Already There is Talk Of a Success
o OF the Murdered Minister.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02

drafting of the peasants early this
yea This is a scheme for peasant
reform, ordered by the Emperor in
the recent manifesto.
On June 13 of this yea Il was
announced from St. Petersburg that
the council of the empire had approx
ed o Plehve's decree for the repeal
of the law under which Jews are for
hidden to reside within thirty-two
miles of the frontier. Thi smeasure
has been approved by the Emperor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
All the Chicago Rail-
roads May Become
Involved
IN THE STRIKE

the Freigh Handlers Onion Noti-
flying Ali Union Memoers Employ
Ell by the Railroads TO Refuse to
Handle Any Freight Whatever from
the Packing Houses Was Later
Withdrawn, and Is Now Held I'm
Abeyance-The Packers Win an
Important Incidental victory-I33
Men Desert the Strikers and Return
to Work. =
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
Warships Have Left Port Arthur.
New Cfrwang and Yingkow Unde
japanese Control.

New Chwang. July 2S.-Majvr
Takayama. the japanese administra-
tor OF New Chwang. has arrived here
and has isAlest notification to the
population that New Chwang and
Yingkow are now under japanese
control n that lives and
will be protected. Mr.. GIlchrist, an
American. who was deputy commits
sfoner of CUSTOM here under the
Russian administration, has been ap-
pointed commissioner of customs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
Moderate Representations Made by
State Department.

Washington, July 2S.-The state
department has addresAad itself to
the Russian government through
Spencer Eddy, the American charge
al st. Petersburg, on the subject of
the seizure of the cargo of the Arabia
by the Vladivostok squadron.
The state department officials de-
cline absolutely to make any public
statement respecting the character Of
the representations made to the Rus
sian government regarding the Seiz-
ure. 1t is deemed highly desirable
to take conservative action. ana.
above all, to avoid increasing the ir-
ritation aroused in shipping circles
over the recent seizure and sinking
of vessels Therefore, Mr.. Eddy has
been, it is understood. Instructed to
make some very moderate represen-
tations to the Russian government,
and these may be strengthened later
On. if the development of additional
facts seem to make this expedient-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
"Outs'' Meet i'm Conyen-
ton,

Richmond. Va, July 2s.-The Re-
publican congressional conventions,
popularity supposed to represent the
Outs" or those not holding federal
Office. met here today and nominated
Edgar Allen. Jr-. of Richmond. for
Congress. Mt. Allen accepted n
nomination. The convention OF n
ing is % be held some time later
at West Point.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
President Roosevelt Back in Wash
fngton.

Washington, July 2s.-President
Roosevelt and party arrived in Wash
Ington at GIG O'Clock and were driven
directly 10 the White House. The
train, which came in exactly on time.
was a long one. drawn by W. engines
Both engineers were lined up with
their right hands carefully wiped
waiting for the customary salute.
The President shook each mans
hand with both of his. and ach got
a word OF congratuiation on the trip.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
The Kores Is due at Yokohama
about Saturday, July So"
startling Dcyelopments ImmineaA

St. Petersburg. July eS.-S:35 p. IN.
A telegram received from General
Kuropatkin today announced that the
position at the front had not changed
Ii Is generally believed TEL that
startling Developments are imminent.
All the war correspondents ave been
ordered to Hardin.
Warships Have Left o Arthur.
Che Foo. July 2s.-T p. m.-Chi-
neSe refugees who left Port Arthur
thirty-six hours ago. say hat three
large warships have left that port.
The Chinese cannot give the names
or type OF the vessels. It Is impos-
sible 10 confirm this story from or
eigners.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
A General Attack ON For Arthur.

A n Attack on Tort Arthur.
London, July Especial dis
patches o Shanghai and Yokoha-
ma report h a a general attack upon
Port Arthur has begun. A report
that General Kuropatkin is wounded,
which is appearing in various quar-
tiers. seems to have originated at
Tien Tsin, but il is not confirmed
from any relirble source.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-02
Commercial Treaty Between Gen
many and Russia.

Berlin, July 2S.-The commercials
treaty between Germany and Russia
was signed today by Count Buelow.
the imperial chancellor. on behalf OF
Germany, and NJ. White. president OF
the Russian ministerial counsel, Oh
behalf of Russia.