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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Tuesdays War News.

The Russians are evacuaitng Newch.
wang. Chinese bandits to the number
of three thousand are waiting without
the walls ready to begin looting. They
have torn up the railroad at certain
points and the Russians may find i,
difficult to remove their artillery.
1t Is reported that q part Of the
Vladivostok squadron has been shut out
of the harbor and is now at sea at.
tempting to elude the japanese fleet.
Japanese expect to take Dalny, which
will deprive Port Arthur of its electric
power and make the use Of searchlights
impossible. Port Arthur is said to
have supplies for only 5000 men for
three months.
Kouropatkin will probably fall back
from Liaoyang.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
MITCHELL ON STRIKES.
Right Not to Be Surrendered, Hs
SAYS.

Says.
John Mitchell, president of the Unit
ed Mineworkers, spoke before the civic
federation at New York city recently.
"The idea Of the joint trade agree
ment is the essence Of trade union.
ism," Mr.. Mitchell said. I'VE have
now 100000 men working under con-
ditions which are fixed by joint agree
ment. We adjust all differences BY
agreement: we leave no question to
arbitration; arbitration is preferable
to strikes-that is all.
'The outsiders called In have said
they did not understand conditions,
and the result Of the arbitration mas
been unsatisfactory both to employers
and employees.
Il believe in strikes. l also believe
In lockouts. Neither side must sur
render either Of these rights. But l
believe neither thing should be resort
ed to until each side has exhausted
every peaceable means OF settlement.
Nothing can make 80 much for in
dustrial peace as the recognition OF
the independence Of labor and capital.
"Oficers Of a company have opened
their books to me frequently when
there was some question as to the re-
turns made. We Anow what the op-
orators are making and In this way We
have come closer together. We be-
lieve the answer to all questions IL the
trade agreement"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
PORT ARTHUR IN JAP HANDS
RUSSIAN STRONGHOLD COM.
PLETELY INVESTED By JAPs.
Report Of Japanese General, oku-
Manchurian Railway and Telegraph
Lines Cut-Russians Lost Over 5000
Men and Japs 1o00-Russians Re.
treated In Confusion.

Toxic. May 10.-The report of Cen
eral Oku. commanding the second
army. which is now operating against
Port Arthur. indicates that that
stronghold is completely invested. The
Manchuria railway was cut at Port
Adams on Friday and at the same time
the telegraph station was destroyed
General Oku and General Kuroki have
distinct understanding and are work.
ing in unison.
The Russian losses to date In the
operation up to the occupation of
'engwancheng are more than 5000.
While the Japanese have lost less than
1000. The retreat of the Russians from
Fengwancheng was SO precipitate that
tney abandoned large quantities OF
hospital supplies. which have been
turned over to the Japanese field hos.
pital service.
Japs Show Strategy.
In directing the recent operations
against the Russians the Japanese
nave displayed knowledge of military
strategy that has amazed the foreign
military experts. When General Ku-
roki advanced with his entire army
the divisions Of northern Korea we're
massed at Win and Antung and re-
tained there as second reserve. In
his manner 1t was possible for the In
vading column to move on without
having any fears for their base Of sup.
plies.
The invasion OF the peninsula was
not attempted until the Port Arthur
channel had been completely blocked
up. This was accomplished by Admiral
roga on May 2. and on the morning
ieet, excepting the cruiser division.
which was left to guard the harbor en-
trance, to the base agreed on. where
he met the transport feet, and escort
I'd 1t to the landing site selected. The
landing was accomplished under the
guns Of the gunboat fotilla. the bat
tleships being held of shore In case
they should be needed.
Russians Are Brave.
The Japanese officers at the front
speak In the highest terms OF the brav.
cry displayed by the Russian ofiicers
and men In the battle of Kiulien-
cheng. Four regiments were massed
IN the hills at Homotung and held
heir ground for hours in the face Of
a vicious bombardment. which early
placed their guns out OF commission.
they fought like demons and their line
was not broken until their reserves
deserted them and permitted the Japa-
rese to surround them. They cut their
way through the Japanese lines. in
dieting very heavy losses during the
ight.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Big Demand for Press Seats.

The demand Tor press seats at the
two national conventions far exceeds
the capacity of the space set apart
for the newspapers of the country. At
the Chicago convention there will be
290 seats in the press reservation and
already there have been received 1900
applications. The demand for seats
at the st. Louis convention also Is
far in excess Of the capacity Of the
space reserved for the press.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
lapanese up to Date.

The London Times Antung cores
pondent says:
The Russian defeat on the Yalu
was due primarily to their perfunctory,
old fashioned methods. and the Japa-
nese success must be attributed to
their perfect acquaintance with mod
ern conditions, to their skill and intel
ligence and to their concentration at
the right moment upon the weak
points in the Russian line. In morals
the Japanese soldiers are equal, and
possibly superior. to European troops. :"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

"No," said Colonel Stillwell. these
new flying machine devices, however
interesting In theory. will never be
of practical use"
why not?"
How Is . man going to think Of
words like aerodrome and tetradedral
kite when he wants to get home from
the club after midnight? What CIV
ilization will continue to demand is
something simple and incisive. like
cab .'"-Washington star.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Suicide.

Blackfoot. idaho, May .l0.-H. A..
Mondschoin, proprietor Of the leading
jewelry store and prominent in local
business circles, committed suicide by
taking q large dose Of prussic acid.
Beyond the fact that he had been
drinking heavily, there is no cause
known for his awful act, which came
as shock to the community. His bus
iness affairs were in good shape and he
was in fair financial condition.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Corpse OF e. L. Wentx Found.

The body Of e. L. Wentz. who dis
appeared October 4. 1903. has been
found near Kelly View. Virginia, with
in mile from the place where he was
last seen alive. The body. which was
lying on the ground in plain view, was
in a state of preservation sufficient
for Identification.
Young Wentz was the son Of Phila-
delphia millionaire. and was in charge
of his fathers mines in Wise county.
Since his disappearance more than
$50, 1000 has been offered for any news
of him.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

The archivist of Montecassino has
discovered in that famous abbey q
parchment containing historical mat
ter Of importance hitherto unknown.
and bearing upon the period Of the
struggle between Gregory VII. and
Henry Nv.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Bandits Rob q Paymaster.

Oaxaca. Mexico.-Othon Quinjano.
the paymaster Of the National railroad
OF Tenuantepec. was assaulted BY i've
bandits between Palo Mars and Pasco
de Dubuques. One bullet went through
his body and his head was cut almost
In two with a machete. He died Of his
wounds. Two Of his poems were
wounded. The bandits got away with
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Counterfeiters Captured.

Progresso. Yucatan.-In a house in
this city raided by the police two
Americans named Ford and Williams.
who were manufacturing counterfeit
money, were captured and q large
quantity OF counterfeiting material
confiscated.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Fire at Utica, Mich.

Utica, Mich, May o.-Seventeen
business places and 10 dwellings were
destroyed by fire that wiped out half
of Utica. William Upton. who is one
Of the heaviest losers. fell from the
roof Of a building and probably was
fatally hurt. LOSS S1e0. 600.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
BRITISH RePuLsEo TIseTANs.
They Carried a Fort by Bayonet
Charue.

Karopass. Tibet, May s.-via Kalat.
so. May 9.-Colonel Brander with 500
men. about twothirds Of the Gyranges
garrison. reached nere yesterday after
a three days forced march and attack.
ed the entrenched Tibetan position and
carried It after a bayonet charge.
The Tibetans had been stationed
here to oppose Colonel Younghus-
bands progress and Colonel Brander
had been ordered to clear the way. The
iibetans were completely routed de-
spite the fact that they outnumbered
the British more than three to one.
Their loss was 15o killed and many
wounded. The British casualties were
18, including Ave killed.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

Japanese postage stamps are rated
as the most artistic In the world. There
is q great demand for them In Lon.
don at present. The first stamps were
issued In 1871. There are few rare
ones. the highest price ever known to
have been paid for one being $50.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
LARGE CROWDS At THE FAIR.
st. Louis Making . Better Showing
Than Did Chicago.

The statement issued on the number
of daily admissions at the worlds fair
during the nrst week. as compared
with the attendance at the Columbian
exposition year the same period.
shows:
Daily average at st. Louis (six days,
not including the opening day.. 22.962:
total for six days. l57.70S.
Daily average at Chicago (six days.
not including opening day., 20.o97; To-
tai for six days, 0,479.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
KILLED At A CELEBRATION.
Fatal Rejoicing at Toxic oveI
Victories.

Tokio-During the popular demon
in honor Of the victories
achieved by the Japanese forces, 21
people were killed and 40 injured in
one night. The killed and injured
were mostly boys. who were caught
against a closed gate at an angle in
the old palace walls by the throng and
crushed or drowned in the old moat.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

In the schools of Rhenish Prussia .
change Of stockings and shoes is PRO-
vided for the use In school Of chill
dren who arrive with wet feet.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Gen. w. 9. croeahscIk.

Brigadier General William s. Groes-
beck. U. 8. A.. retired. is dead Of pneu.
monia at the home of his brother in
law at st. Louis. aged 81. p"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
MURDER AT wRANoLE, ALASKA.

cannery superintendent Killed by .
Native.
News brought from Alaska tells Of
the murder OF a cannery superintend-
ent. Carl Johr. by an Indian known as
Shorty" near Wrangle. The native
was drunk and became incensed when
ordered out Of Johr's house. He pro-
cured q shotgun and nearly blew the
top Of Johr's head OF. The Indian
was arrested and is now In jail at
Juneau.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
GRAND DUKE CYRIL HOME.
But Says He viii Go Back With Battle
Squadron,

Squadron.
Grand Duke Cyril. eldest son of the
Grand Duke Vladimir and q cousin of
the emperor. has returned to st. Pet.
ersburg from the far east. He arrived
and aside from the
members of his family only Q few
friends were there to greet him.
The first announcement made by
Grand Duke Cyril on his return was
that he intended to return to the far
east with the Russian Baltic squadron.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Model Meat Market
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
.BUTCEIERS..

Fresh meats. poultry. 0sh. but
ter and lard. always for sale at
lowest prices. Your patronage
very kindly solicited =
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

American self acting couplers are to
be used on Bavarian railways.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

Brazil and Peru are on the verge
of war.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
PROFESSIONAL.
J, OSCAR ADAMS. VIM. O'ConD,
ADAMS & O'CONNOR,

Attorneys and Councillors at Law.
Practice in all state and federal courts.
O6ics: First fioor First National Bank building
RITZvILLE, WASH.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

T. W. Hauschild, President,
A. ]. Womach, Vice-President,
W. W. Zent, Secretary and Treas.
Empire State Title, Insurance
and Trust Company
Incorporated.
Capital. -. 10000
Directors-J. D. Bassett, T w. Haus.
child and g. E. Lowell. L. r. Kuster,
Manager.
We have lust completed our books at
great expense and they are accurate and
reliable. Abstracts promptly, accurate
ly and neatly made and satisfaction
guaranteed. Omo0, over First
kstionsi Bank, RitzviiIe. Wn.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11
Walter Staser,
LAWYER
Insurance. Abstractins
Mossy to Loan o. Real Estate.

O. r. HOLCOMB,
Attorney and
Councillor at Law.
Will practice in all the U. q. Courts
and Departments and all Washington
Courts. Office Ritxville, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-11

" W. zent O. z. Lowell. Bert Linn.
zENT, LOWELL 4 LINN.
LAWYERS.
Insurance. Notary Public, Money TO
Loan on real estate. Office up
stairs. First Natl Bank.
Ritsville, Wash
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-22
LONDON IN BLACK FOG.
More Dense Than Anything in Last Two
 Years.

London, Dec. 21.--London was envel- 3oped this afternoon in black fog more dense than anything witnessed during the last two years. As early as p. m. the city was lighted up everywhere the same as at night, but even electricity and gas failed to dispel the gloom. The fog was particularly thick in the West End, where the streets were crowded with Christmas shoppers. In many places the traffic was almost complete ly stopped, and the greatest care was necessary to avoid accidents, a number of which have already been reported.
 As night closed and the density in creased the effect was extremely weird, the most brilliant electric lights only serving to make the darkness visible. In the most crowded section of the cen ter of London vehicle traffic was com pletely stopped, pedestrians lost their way and policemen their sense of di- rection. Tore hboys did a roaring trade.
 Queen Alexandra, who intended to leave London for Sandringhaln this evening, postponed her departure on account of the fog and the consequent difficulty of driving to the station from Buckingham palace.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-22
BERRY 6 co $ AFFAIRS.
Fitch Chosen as Trustee but Not con-
 armed by Referee. Y.


 New York, Dec 21.-Ashbel Fitch, as- signee of the Consolidated Exchange brokerag first Of Jacob Berry & Co.,, which went into involuntary bankrupt- 'cy several weeks ago, was chosen trus- tee ifl bankruptcy for the affairs at a meeting of its creditors and stockhold- CTS to-day. Owing to opposition to the choice of MT. Fitch by large proporz ton of creditors, his election was not confirmed by the referee, Stanley w. Dexter, who appointed next Tuesday for a hearing, when arguments for and against MT. Fitch will be presented.
 The opposition to MT. Fitch, it was said, was due to the feeling Of many creditors of the bankrupt firm that the was friendly to it, and had been chosen by the members of the concern. A cred- itor's protective committee opposed MT. Fitch on this ground, and supported the choice of Edward s. Thomas, the re-. ceiver appointed by the United States court.
 The formal ballot gave MT. Fitch the votes of 292 of the stockholders, repre- senting s2O2, 1000 of the firms indebted ness, while MT Thomas received 225 votes representing $17O,OO0 of the in debtedness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-22
YOUNG eouLD NOT PRESENT,
But Columbia sophomores Capture One
 Freshman for Their Dinner.

New York, Dec. 21.-Although King don Gould was not present to grace their dinner, the Columbia sophomores had merry gathering tonight at one or the uptown Broadway hotels. In a hard fight early in the day, in which about one hundred of the second-year men were pitted against rne same num- Der of freshmen, the sophomores sue- ceeded in capturing H, E. McCuteheon. the president of the class, and his brother. This battle took place direct ly in front Of the One Hundred and Sixteenth street subway station on Broadway. The fancy work of the subway entrance was wrecked and not a few of the students were severely in jured.
 The firing of revolver at some of the sophomores by Kingdom Gould the previous day somewhat damperied the ardor of these young men, and, with the exception of the engagement at One Hundred and Sixteenth street, little ef- fort was made to capture freshmen for the banquet
 Faculty intervention in the Gould af- fair began to-day and an Investigation Will be maae at ence with d view to, suspending the hazers of the young freshman. President Butler, it was announced had written to Professor Frederick R. Hutton, dean Of the schools of applied science, asking him to institute thorough Investigation of the affair and enclosing a list of names IT men who President Butter thought had been most prominently identified With 1t. Dean Hutton has requested these sophomores to meet him at his office tomorrow.
 Young Gould did not appear at Co- lumbia to-day for lectures. The police authorities have taken up the matter of his carrying the pistol and Of his firing 1t ii the. streets Of New York, but they claim they are hampered by the refusal on the part of the students to tell anything about the incident.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-22
NEIn YORK SIN44oRsHIr.
Conference of Republicans Fayoring.
 Dcpew-odeII Missing.

Dcpew-0dell Missing.
 New York, Dec. 21.The conference of republicans, called by United States Senator Thomas c. Platt in the interest of the reelection of United States Sem ator Chauncey M. Depew by the com ing state legislature, was held accord ing to programme at the Fifth avenue hotel this morning. It was in session about three hours and adjourned, with .out day, after appointing a committee of seven, headed by former Lieutenant Governor Woodruff to wait upon Cover nor Odell, who was not invited, and in-. form him of the sentiment as expressed at the conference. No arrangement was made for a future report of the commit tee to the conference which created it.
 The committee failed to locate Cover nor Odell and at o'clock 1t was stated that the effort to find him had been abandoned for the present.
 The conference was attended by up ward of seventy-ffve well known repub- licans, most of them classed as being in favor of Senator Depew, but there was also not few who are believed to be opposed to his candidacy.
 After the conference, Senator Platt declared himself as greatly pleased with its character and personnel
 T am proud of it, said he, it was truly representative and clearly showed as I have all along claimed, that the sentiment of the people of the state is strongly for the reelection of Senator Depew. I imagine it's result may be to tone down MT. 0dell.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-22
10 Save Hickory Trees.

Chicago, Dec. 21. Increasing scarcity of hickory wood in the United States has so alarmed the manufacturers of wooden vehicles that at a meeting here to-day of over 200 representatives of those manufacturers, the advisability of taking the matter before congress was discussed. Hickory trees have re- gently been attacked by an insect which it is said is fast destroying that class of timber At to-day's meeting it was declared that unless the government took action in devising means by which these insects can be kept from breeding in ten years practically all hickory trees in the United States will have been destroyed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-22
HARVARD MEN ASK FOR
 4 PROFESSIONAL COACH
WAET BfTrER SHOWING IN
 FOOTBALL GAMES.

Believe that Crimson With Her Wealth
 of Material should Win at Least Her
 Fair share of Football victories With
 Yale-would Rather See Game Dis
 continued Than See Harvard Always
 Represented by Teams That Might
 Have Won.
 Cambridge, Mass, Dec 21.-The Har- yard Bulletin today published a com munication signed by fiftyfour promin- ent Harvard graduates. petitioning for a paid football coach instead of the graduate coach who for so many years has handled the Harvard teams.
 We believe, says the communication in part, that Harvard with her wealth sof material, should win at least her fair share Of victories from Yale. where as we have seen her win but four times in twenty-five years. We should rather see football discontinued than see liar yard continuously represented by teams that might have won but do not win.
 The conditions of modern football are such as to demand the entire time and thought of a coach for three months of the year, and we believe that Harvard should employ a professional.
 Commenting on the communication, the Bulletin, which has opposed the professional coach idea, says;
 If it is necessary to make athletics a business, there is no reason why a professional coach should not be SCI cured for the football eleven as well al the crew.
 And if we are to pay a man, let us get the very best man there is. The athletic committee would probably not oppose the appointment of paid foot ball coaeh.n
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-22
DEMAND FOR POSSESSION
 OF CHADWICK JEWELS
RECEIVER AFTER PROPRIETOR
 OF HOFFMAN HOUSE.

The Latter is Notified That He is Held
 Responsible for a Faithful Account
 ing of Them-Receivef wii Pay Any
 Charges Against the Gems if Advised
 as to the Amount
 New York. Dec. 21.-Nathan Loeser, receiver in Cleveland of the affairs of Mrs. Cassie |. Chadwick, made de- ! mand to-day through his legal repre- | sentative in this city, on J. F. Cadda- gan, the proprietor of the Hoffman house, for all the jewelry and other valuables. alleged to be in his posses sion. being held for the owner, Mrs. Chadwick. Under the date of Decem- Der 19 MT. Loeser wrote to him as fol- lows.
 T wired you this morning as follows: I hereby demand of you all the prop erty of Cassie l.. Chadwick now in your possession or under your control, and I hereby notify you not to deliver same to any other person.
 Information has reached me that certain property, consisting partially of valuables and jewelry, and belonging to Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick. is now at the Hoffman house, and under your control. and I shall hold you responsible for a faithful accounting for same. If you will advise me as to the charges which you have thereon shall arrange to pay the same so that the property may be delivered to me in Cleveland. z ] Charles l.. Greenhall of this city, T. e fo-v1fcrf1f o fhA ysarSrcc five of Louis Grossman, a Cleveland lawyer. he had called at the Hoffman house to- day and seen MT. Caddagan. He said that he had made demand for the property, but tht he did not receive any satisfaction nor did he learn wheth- CT there is any property of Mrs. Chad wick's in the hotel. He declared that the proprietor said that he would com municate with him later through his 1 lawyer.