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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
THREE PERISH IN FIRE.
AIfiambra Theatre, Hotel and Apartments
Partially Destroyed.

Chicago, Especial Fire cost three
lives and partially destroyed the building
occupied by the Alhambra Theatre,
Hotel and Apartments. The structure
was three stories high and fronted on
Archer avenue and State and Nineteenth
streets. The property loss is estimated
at $75, 900.
The fire is believed to have started
from an overheated boiler in the base
ment of the Alhambra restaurant. The
smoke soon filled the halls of the upper
stories, and but for the night clerk,
Phillip Ningo, the firemen asserted, there
probably would have been much greater
loss of life. He ran through the halls
awakening the two hundred guests. A
moment later the halls were filled with
half-clad men and women, who CROPPED
their way down the stairs to the snow
covered streets and sought refuge in
neighboring stores.
Fully so of the guests. most of them
women, were carried down ladders by
firemen
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Joined as One S.ats.

As result of the Territorial hearings
for Statehood, it is predicted bill will
be reported in the near future from the
House Committee on Territories joining
Oklahoma and Indian Territory in a sin
gle State under the name of Oklahoma.
This State will not be admitted, how
ever, until after the allotment of lands
by the Dawes Commission has been COM
pleted and the school land question set
tied. This, it is estimated, will take at
least two years. The State, when adj
mitted, it is expected, will have popu-
lation of about 10000 and will be
divided into four Congressional districts.
Later u bill will be reported from this
committee admitting Arizona and New
Mexico as a single State, but this latter
proposition will not be pressed for some
time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
No American Slave Dealers in Jolo.

In answer to a communication from
William G. Dodge inquiring into the
reported existence of slavery in the Jolo
Islands and inclosing newspaper clip
pings alleging that Americans were slave
dealers Secretary Taft has written the
following letter:
THE statement with respect to slavery
in the Philippines is an outrageous lie.
There are no Americans engaged in the
slave trade at all. There has been in the
past some kidnapping by the Moros of
the hill tribes, but this has been sup
General Wood, with the approval of the
endeavor to suppress slavery throughout
the Moro province, to which it is almost
wholly confined.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
PUTS LOSS AT stl,ooa,OOe.
Appeal Tax Courts Estimate OF Baltimore
Fire Loss.

Baltimore. Md, Special. THE report
of the Appeal Tax Court on the estimated
loss in the burned district includes the
following:
The total number of pieces of property
destroyed was 1900
The loss on ground, according to the
valuations placed by the city amounts
to S12, 600, 600.
The estimated loss on improvements is
Sill 100000
The loss on merchandise is placed at
S13, 000,0 600. this being based upon the
valuations as made by the assessor of the
Appeal Tax Court.
The effect on stock operations is esti-
mated at $25 600. 900, making total esti-
mated loss of $6l 900, 600 This estimate
is considered 70 be conservative, mas
much as the merchandise on hand at the
time of the fire is supposed u have been
in excess of the average amount carried
during the year and or which the assess
ment was placed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Dartmouth Hall Burned.

Hanover. n. H., (Specian. - Dart
mouth Hall, the oldest building at Dart
mouth College and one of the oldest col
lege buildings in the country, was burned
to the ground. The fire spread so rap
idly that the firemen could not save the
hall, though they were able to prevent
the flames from reaching two adjoining
college buildings. The loss is S25, 900,
partly covered by insurance. Dartmouth
Hall was built about ITO years ago. As
the fire broke out during the chapel cx.
ereises there were few persons in the hall
Mt the time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
PANAMA'S PRESIDENT
DR.. Manuel Amador is Inaugurated at
Capital.

Panama, Special. DIR Manuel Anna
the Republic of Panama Sunday after
noon before the National Constitutional
Convention Pablo Arosemena, presi
dent of the convention, administered the
oath of office.
The Inauguration occurred in the plaza
in front of the Cathedral, the same place
where the Act of independence was read
on November 3, 1908, A number OF
ladies OF the best society witnessed the
ceremony, as did the Bishop of Panama,
the civil and military officials, the Amer
lean Charge d 'Affaires, w. W. Russell
the French Charge Atfairess all the
consular representatives and officers OF
the American navy.
Mr. Arosemena delivered an eloquent
speech, which was replied to by the
President After the Inauguration all
the officials went to the palace, where
they were received by the provisional
junta.
The Inauguration was celebrated with
great enthusiasm at night.
President Amador appointed the fol-
lowing Cabinet.
Minister of Government and Foreign
Relations Tomas Arias, Conservative.
Minister of Justice and Public Instruc-
tion-Julio Fabrega. Conservative.
Minister of Finance Francisco Es-
priella, Liberal.
Minister of Public Works-Manuel
Quinterc, Liberal.
Joseph Edgar Lcfevre has been made
private secretary to the President.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
CASHIER SHOT HIMSELF.
Says He Took for Speculation $4,000 of
Georgia Funds.

Macon, Ga, Especially &c. H. Trout
man, cashier of the Merchants and Farm
ers' Bank of Milledgeville, Ga, who shot
himself twice Tuesday night, is still liv-
ing, but in a sinking condition.
In letter to President j. T. Allen, of
the bank. he said he had touched none
of the banks funds, but had used $23, 900
of State funds. This money was in his
own possession as treasurer of the State
sanitarinm. Troutman had engaged in
cotton speculation and, while he had
gained large amount. he lost more in
the slump. He was a Past Grand Chan
cellor of the Knights of Pythias The
bank has been closed temporarily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Foreign.

Four Russian torpedo boat destroyers
were captured by the japanese at Port
Arthur.
Russia was said to be determined to
send her Black sea fleet to the Orient
even if under the guise of merchant
ships Another attack on Port Arthur
was reported at Toxic. Admiral Alexieff
took up headquarters at Hardin.
The Hague Arbitration Tribunal, to
which was left the decision on the Vene
zuelan claims. unanimously decided that
the blockading powers, Great Britain,
Germany and Italy, should have prefer
cnce in the payment.
Russian advance guards ON the Yalu
were driven back with heavy loss, esti
mated at :, 500. and the Sultan was re-
ported to have agreed to allow Russia 5
Black Sea fleet to ge out and take part
in the war
German Foreign Office officials admit
that war in tAe Balkans is almost ineyi-
table.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
JAPS CAPTURE A BOATS
Admiral Togo Once More Makes Sue
cesSfuI Attack at Port Arthur.
USE OF THE ENEMY's NAVAL SIGNALS
1t Is Believed in London That Japan viii
Not Attempt Operations On the East Coast OF
Korea So Long as Menaced bA the Vladi-
yostok Squadron. Snowstorm Checks Rus
sian Attack on Port Of tiakodate.

The japanese feet, under Vice Ad-
miral Togo, again attacked Port Arthur
and, by using Russian signals, captured
four Russian torpedo boats The officers
and crews of the torpedo-bo were
made prisoners.
There are conflicting reports concern
ing the movements of troops in the vlcln-
ity of the Yalu river and of japanese at
temDts to cut the Siberian railroad.
Russian scouts are said to be at Anju,
Korea, while the. japanese have been
landing large forces on the west coast of
Korea and are preparing to make gen
eral advance on Ping Yang, Korea.
1t is believed in London that Japan
will not attempt OF erations on the east
coast of Korea so long as it is menaced
by the Vladivostok Squadron.
A high Russian official is quoted as
saving that the war will end by the
crushing of the japanese by August or
September Russia will pour force after
force into the Far East, and will ulti-
mately, says this authority, drive the
japanese into the sea. ;"
It is believed in st. Petersburg that
the Japanese fleet which made the attack
at Port Arthur on February 8 was badly
crippled, but concealed its mishaps and
losses.
General Sakharoff will be Russian Min
lister of War, while General Kuropatkln
commands the military forces in the Far
East.
The appointment of General kuropat-
kin to command Russia's armies in the
Far East is taken to indicate a keen ap-
probation of the gravity of the situation.
General Kuropatkin is credited with be-
ing the Cars ablest warrior.
Viceroy Alexieff and his staff arrived
at Hardin, Manchuria.
The Vladivostok Squadron set out to
lombard Hakodate, but was prevented
by a snowstorm from entering the Straits
of Tsugaru.
Three hundred and twenty five Russian
sailors, rescued by British warship
from the sinking cruisers Variag and
Korietz during the naval battle off Che
mulpo, were taken to Colombo, Ceylon,
for detention.
The statement that Japan lost two
ships in the Chemulpo fight is repeated
in Minister Pavloff's report to st. Peters
burg. Japan has already denied it. .
The Russian gunboat Mandjur is still
at Shanghai, her commander ignoring
the orders of the Chinese Government to
leave while Japanese cruiser is waiting
outside to capture his ship. Diplomatic
complications are threatened over the in
cident.
Russia addressed vigorous communi.
cation to the Powers, accusing Japan OF
violations of the law of nations at Che
mulpo and Port Arthur.
Restriction of trade through failure on
the part of the belligerents to exclude
foodstuffs from contraband of war is ex-
pected to cause international friction.
The United States is interested on ac-
count of the enormous quantity of goods
of this nature now on the seas bound to
the Far East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
FINANCIAL.

The average price of twenty Actiec
stocks is now at the lowest point of the
year
A big borrowing demand for st. Paul
indicates = growing short interest il that
stock.
Another appeal 10: proxies has been
,aa,lr by tAird protest committee of the
American Ice Company
The War Department has asked for
proposals fer the purchase of 80. 900. 600
per cent. one year Philippine cer:ii-
Gates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Congressional and Departments.

The Senate ratified the Panama canal
treaty. 66 TO IA. this being a majority of
six on two-thirds vote.
The United States Supreme Court de-
cidei il has no jurisdiction in the suit
brought to test the validity of the sui
frage clause OF the Alabama Consii.u-
ton.
rhe Third United States Infantry has
been ordered to 60 10 Panama TO relieve
the marines now stationed there.
Mr. Burton caused stir in the House
by declaring against the pending Naval
Appropriation bill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Eight Break Jail at Admission.

Admission, Ala, (SpeeiaD Eight pris-
oners made their escape from the city
Jail here. They were put in the Jail
corridor to take baths, being left there
while the warden attended to duties in
another part of the Jail. The men pried
open window and dropped 10 feet to
the ground. Acting Warden Boselle has
been suspended on account Of the escape.
Several of the escaped prisoners we're
serving long sentences tor mlsdemean
ors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
UNITED STATES LED THEM ALL.
Got Nearly 400 More Awards Than Any Other
Nation at Paris.

New York. (SpeciaD. The official re-
port of the French Government relating
to the Paris Exposition OF 1900, shows
that this country carried off the honors
at that exposition The awards accorded
to exhibitors of the United States were
2,370; Germany, ,9S3 Great Britain, L.,
S65; Russia, /. ,j4; Hungary. 1851; Japan,
/ ,307; Austria, SIS, and a number OF
smaller nations of lesser importance.
This country's awards comprised 221
grand prizes, 563 gold medals, 1875 silver,
529 bronze and 81 honorable mentions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
TO BURN CHANNEL THROUGH ICE.
Commissioners TO Use Blazing Oil on Gorge
In Susquehanna.

Bloomsbury Pa, (Special) The Com
missioners of Montour, Northumberland
and Columbia counties met with repre-
sentatives of the different railroad com
panies, in joint session here, agreed to
abandon the project of placingsa dam in
the river and flooding the ice to remove
the gorge
Frank Greasy, of Berwick. proposed II
new scheme. His plan is to use crude
oil and burn channel through the mid
die of the gorge. Standard Oil people
had informed him that the plan had been
successfully used IN destroy smaller
gorges. The Commissioners appeared to
think the plan feasible. and an expert
ment will be made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
TROOPS PREVENT LYNCHlNG.
Georgia Negro Had Pleaded Guilty of Grim
inal Assault.

Columbus, Ga, (Spccial, -Thc local
military has been called out here to pre-
vent the lynching of Willie Hudson, a
negro, who pleaded guilty to attempted
criminal assault upon Emma Burton, a
12-year-old school girl, a week ago, the
plea being entered at special term of
the Superior Court. Hudson was given
the limit of the law-20 years in the
penitentiary.
As the negro was being taken back to
the Jail Martin Burton, father of the
girl, made desperate attempt to get to
the prisoner, but was overpowered by
the officers.
The trial had caused great excitement,
and, fearing efforts would be made by
the friends of Burton 10 secure the negro,
company of State troops was ordered
out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Rural Carriers Paw.

The House Committee on Postoffices
and Post Roads agreed to the report of
subcommittee raising the salaries of rural
free delivery carriers TO a maximum of
S720 per snnum instead of 5000 as at
present.
The report agreed TO takes away from
such carriers the express and news
agency privileges which they now have.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Robbed Eleven Policemen.

Altoona, Pa, ispeciaD.-A sneak
thief showed the city police force what
he thought of it by looting the clothing
of the day patrolmen while they were
asleep at the City Hall, The man rifled
the policemen 5 overcoats and secured u
total of II watches, The policemen
thought it was a joke until several of
the watches were later recovered in a
pawnshop. The, thief had raised 81 on
ihren ar them
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Sombarded noalnicaus.

San Juan. Porto Rico tSpecifl) "A
private message has been received here
from Santo Domingo city, dated Febru-
ary II, saying that an American karship
bombarded the insurgents nj PE-Jarito.
near Santo Domingo, and th9p landed
marines These men howeyY subac-
quently re-embarked
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Decision on Tariffs,

Havana. (SpeciaD. In response to
representations made by the merchants
of Havana, President Palma has decreed
that the recent increases in customs du-
tics are not applicable to imports which
were declared for Withdrawal prior to
the date wheE these increases went into
effect
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
Eminent Physician 70 Years Old.

Dr. Manuel Amador is 70 years old, a
physician by profession and a native of
Cartagena. Colombia. He was one of
the leaders in the revolutionary move
ment which led to the independence of
Panama on November 1 last. In fact, to
him more than to any of his associates
was due the success OF the undertaking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-02-26
D. S. Cruisers for ShaEhal.

Manila, by Cablc) The United States
protected cruisers Cincinnaf and Albany.
of Rear Admiral Evans fltkt, have sailed
for Shanghai.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Quadruple plated Tea Sets So 90 to 90
Quadrupe plated Chocolate Sets ...... $50 to 1000
Quadruple plated Butter Dishes ........ to $50
Quadruple plated Syrup Pitchers ..... so to 500
Quadruple plated Bread Trays ........ to $50
Quadruple plated Pudding Dishes 2. so to 1000
Quadruple plated Cake Baskets ....... so 500
Quadruple plated Silver Cups ......... 4oc to $50
Ouadruple plated Shaving Cups 50 to 500
Nut Dishes H. 50 to 8. 50
Quadrupe plated Candelabras ....... 500 to IS 90
Quadriple plated Soup Toureens ...... $50 to 1000
Quadruple plated Walters so to IS 90
Gold Rings Gold and Diamond Lockets, Gold Watches,
Fancy Jeweled Shell Combs, Sterling Silver Toilet Sets
Match Cases. Chains Fobs, and almost everything manu-
featured in Gold and Silver.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
THE LARGE
SiIVerWare Department

With no rival around here is at the hight of complete
ness Rogers Knives, Forks and Spoons So $3.50 and
So rs set.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
The New Line of Ebonoid Ware

On the Main Floor is the talk Of every body Il is shown
in MANICURE SETS, MILITARY BRUSHES COMB
BRUSH AND MIRROR SETS, CLOTH BRUSHES
SHAVING SETS, and every available article turned out in
Ebonoids are here
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-20
Contest Notice

Department Of the Interior. United
gates land ONCE, Lewiston, Idaho, May
%. 1904.
A suficient contest afidavit having
heen filed in this ONCE BY Albert NJ.
Alexander, contestant, against home
stead entry No. 10.261, made November
Ath. 1908, for lot 20 and sh sh lot q.
section 26, township "a NJ, range w.
Y NJ. by John w. Bartlett contestee,
in which it is alleged that John w.
BARTLETT, entryman, has wholly failed
and neglected to establish and main
tain residence upon said tract OF land.
or TO improve and cultivate any por-
ton of the same as required by the
homestead law, said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a. m. on July 18th. 1904, before
the Register and Receiver at the United
states land Office in Lewiston, Idaho.
The said contestant having. in n
proper affidavit. filed June 10, 1904, SET
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service Of this notice
can not be made. it is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
CHARLES H. GARBY.
June 1O-July Is" Receiver.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-20
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior. Land Of
flee at Lewiston, Idaho, June IS. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
owing named settler has filed notice Of
her intention to make final proof in
support of her claim. and that said
nroof will be made before the Register
and Receiver, at Lewiston, Idaho on
August 10, 1904, viz:
LUELLA NJ. STEEN,
Of Waha, Idaho, for the lots l and 2,
nwA neA of section %. lot 4. and sell
SELL of section Is. township 81 N, range
w. B. NJ.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
Arthur H. Pierce. of Waha Idaho.
Calvin Boyer, of Waha, Idaho.
Henry King, of Waha Idaho
Charles Nicola. of Waha. Idaho.
J. B. WEST, Register
June 1s-Aug. ~"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-20
Notice for Publication

Timber land, act June g. 1873.
United States Land Office. Lewiston,
Idaho May %, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
Of congress of June 8, 1873, entitled IAN
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
states Of California. Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the public land states by act
Of August 4, 1892, Joseph N. Byram. Of
Westlake. county of Idaho, state of
Idaho, has this day filed in this ONCE
hts sworn statement, No. 1866. for the
purchase Of the seA Of swA OF section
No. II, in township No. 80, range No.
2 w. B. M. and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes. and to establish his
claim to said land before the register
and receiver of this ONCE at Lewiston,
Idaho. on Thursday. the IL day Of Au-
gust, 1904.
He names as witnesses:
Harry Johnson, Of Morrow. Idaho.
William Gibbs. Of Morrow, Idaho.
Sidney Byram, of westlake, Idaho.
Stuart Severns, OF Westlake. Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
ONCE on or before said II day Of Au-
gust, 1904.
J. B. WEST. Register.
Nav 24-August IL
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-20
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior land ONCE
at Lewiston, Idaho.
Lewiston, Idaho, June 8, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his Intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the ReRister
and Receiver at Lewiston. Idaho. on
July %, 1904, viz:
JOHN 8. OMAN.
OF Rosetta. Idaho. for the VIZ SEX, eh
swA OF section 81. township Sc NJ.
range 2 w. b. M.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
George F. Wasem. Of Rosetta, Idaho
John c. Wood, of Rosetta, Idaho.
Jason Butler. of Rosetta, Idaho.
Fred Fells. Of Rosetta, Idaho.
J. B. WEST. Register.
June 8-July 22s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-20

Department Of the Interior, Land Of
nee at Lewiston. Idaho.
Lewiston, Idaho. May II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make ANAL proof In
support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Registev
and Receiver. at Lewiston. Idaho. on
July 8. 1904, viz:
BENJAMIN F. HENDRICKSON
of Forest, Idaho, for lot 4. section 8,
township so N. range 2 w. B. NJ, and
lot 20, section "a, township 80 NJ. range
2 w. B. M.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
James F. Harris, of Forest, Idaho.
Howard Ceilings. of Forest. Idaho.
william Wilson. of Forest, Idaho.
Marvin ]. Deal, of Forest. Idaho.
]. B. WEST. Register
May 1s-July 81
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-06-20

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Timber land, act June 8, 1873.
United States Land once. Lewiston.
Idaho, June l, 1904
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the act
Of congress Of June 3. 1873 entitled IAN
act for the sale Of timber lands in the
states Of California. Oregon. Nevada.
and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the public land states by
act Of August I. 1892. Thomas Stevens
Idaho, has this day filed in this ONCE
his sworn statement No. S16, for the
purchase Of the lot Of section No. s, in
township No. 80 NJ. range No. 2 W. B.
NJ. and will offer proof to show that
the land sought Is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim ia
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this Office at Lewiston. Idaho,
en- Monday, the 9Th day Of August, 1901
He names as witnesses:
George Vallem. Of Lewiston, Idaho.
Webb York. Of Forest, Idaho.
John Miller. Of Forest, Idaho.
James Madden. Of Waha, idaho.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said stn day Of Au-
gust. 1904.
]. r. WEST, Register.
June S-Aug. 8.