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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-03-16
Special ient.n Services.

The public are cordially invited to
attend the series of lenten services
that are being held in the Episcopal
church here this week. The ermo
OF the day is delivered at half-past
seven O'Clock each evening.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-03-16
Cruelty to Che Bride,

The Bride-I told hubby l was 60
ing to give him something of my W
cooking and he said I'd better try it
On the dog first. Wasn't that a cruel
suggestion?
Her Boston Friend-Very! And
thought your husband was so fond Of
dogs!
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-03-16

The ladies of the Episcopal
church will give an Easter roll
on Easter Monday, place to be
decided later.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-03-16

number of buggies in front of the
p~Ost-Office at the time. The runaways
suffered no injury and the farm wagon
only spilled its bed.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-03-16

Cheng would appear to be en-
tirely gratuitOus. Hal Cheng is
on the Harbin-Port Arthur rail
road, almost due east from New
-Chwarg, and a Japanese victory
at that point would effectively
cut Port Arthur off from supplies
and reinfOrcements.
The prospects are that the
force landed in Southern Man
churia will have hard fighting
before they reach the railroad, if
the Russian soldier has not re-
Gently become incompetent and
timid. The Russians a move
more rapidly in that field than
the Japanese, not only because
they are far superior in the
cavalry arm, but because they
have a railroad to transport
troops, and a railroad can carry
a considerable force for a short
distance. Passenger coaches,
box cars and fat cars can all be
utilized in transporting troops
for short distances, and one
engine can carry a considerable
force of infantry. The japanese
to reach the railroad will have to
march by the Picking dirt road.
and carry their supplies with
them. Twenty miles per day is
good time in light marching
order, if bridges be up or the
streams fOrdable. The Japanese
are good marchers. but so are
the Russians, as was proven
during the forced march to the
relief of the Skipka Pass and on
other occasions. Col. Vincent,
an English army officer. declares,
indeed, that the Russians are the
best marching troops in the
world, and he has had consider
able experience with them and
other troops. There are sup
posed to be a considerable num-
Der of Russian troops at Mukden
and Hardin, and these are not
many hours distant from Hal
Cheng by railroad.
It, is, however, idle to conjec-
ture where the coming fight will
be pitched. It may be at Hal
Cheng and it may be at a point
south and east of that town. The
only reason for selecting Hal
Cheng as the place for the fight
is that the Russians are en-
trenced there, but they may not
wait until the enemy reaches
their entertainments. There is a
sufficiency of good ground on
which to pitch a ring anywhere
in the territory invaded.
ROyville Notes.
DR.. Roy Young has opened a
hardware store.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-03-16
The War in the East.

lie JdpdIlCSC li"'iA'S "
troops in Southern Manchuria
from the'Bay Of COrea, it is pro-
bable that important land opera
tons will soon follow. The dis
patches do not say what number
of troops have been landed; but
it is to be presumed that a con-
siderable number of all arms OF
the service were disembarked
from the Elliot Islands, for these
troops have the waters of the
bay at their backs, and it would
be suicidal to land a force in that
position not strong enough to
maintain it's ground. The main
Russian army is supposed to be
in the vicinity of Win and An
tung, but there is probably a
considerable force still left at
Siuyen and the japanese are
thus on both sides of the Rus
slams. The Importance OF the
positions depends largely on the
number of troops on either side.
The Japanese force in Northern
COrea seems to be stretched
across the peninsula from Won
son to Ping Yang, and this line
is fully fifteen days march from
the Yalu. In case of active OPP
eratiOns the COrean force would
be unable to come to the as
sistance of the force in Southern
Manchuria, which would have to
fight it's own way. If the Man
churian force were defeated it
would have no road on which to
retreat in case of a hot pursuit.
To escape by transports would
be a difficult if not an impossible
attempt, with a pursuing force
at their heels. For this reason
it is possible that the force
landed is strong in both infantry
and artillery, and perhaps in
cavalry also.
There are intimations of active
operations along the Tumen and
the upper waters of the Yalu,
but the forces ip that section do
not appear to be considerable.
So far the Russians have been
defeated in all the skirmishes
reported, but there has been
nothing so far approaching a
battle. It is believed in London
that a severe fight is impending
at Hal Cheng, which would mean
the retreat of the Russians north
ward. It was announced at the
beginning of the war that the
Russians we're massing at
Siuyen, which is considerably
south and east of Hal Cheng, and
if the Russians do not fight be-
fore they are driven to the latter
town it will be because they are
either outgeneraled or consider,
ohlv outnnmhered. We know
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-03-16
Royville Notes.

DR.. Roy Young has opened a
hardware store.
We will have electric lights
here soon. We are looking for
ward to that with delight.
o. Cade & Son thrashed an al
lOtment of rice last Tuesday.
The new bells for the Catholic
church were blessed by the Rev.
Father Roguet and will be put
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Business Good in the Middle West.

CHICAGO, Ill.,, Feb. 3.-The general
is reported better now than it has
been for some months With advanced
prices for securities and grains, with
cotton at the highest price since the
war. and with slight supplies of prac-
tically all materials except pig iron, the
general condition is genuinely healthy.
TIE change in the sentiment of the
trades since November has been re-
markable and the indications are that
the improvement will continue indefi-
, nitely in almost all departments of
business
Wire and nail mills are full of or
ders for both domestic and foreign ac-
counts and. the light hardware busi-
ness is likewise showing signs of i'm
provement. many spring orders being
received. Metals are stronger. lead ore
in the Joplin district advancing to the
highest price within the last ten years
ne spring business IN tne urE
goods trade is fair showing an inn
provement over last January. The
clothing trade reports better advance
order business than for several years
past. With the shoe trade more busi-
ness has been done than in the CORE
spending period last year.
The lumber market also is in i'm
proved condition, owing to better de-
mand from many interior sections
There is heavy demand from the
western railroads for yellow pine. The
lwholesale grocery trade. according to
best reports, is showing moderate ex-
pansion. Roadmen report good busi-
ness on the road. with easy collections
and the prospects are for Il still fur
ther improvement in the inquiry for
staples.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

slept last night only through the
heavy administration of opiates. Han
Ma realizes his grave condition and
submits unreservedly to the physicians
orders. \ further consultation of the
physicians will be held later in the
day and full report made. 50 that if
necessary his borthers and sisters may
be summoned.
At T.: 30 this afternoon the physic-
ians issued the following bulletin:
At consultation held this morning
no new feature was found in Senator
Hanna's condition. He is suffering
from Il recurrent attack of grippe with
an unusual amount of physical depres
sion. There are no alarming conditions
and there is no reason to believe tha,
recovery will not take place within d
reasonable time
DR.. Brewer returned to New York or
the afternoon train. Drs. Rixey ano
Magruder will hold another consulta-
ton at tonight at which time it is
expected the results of the analysis
of Hannas blood will be known.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon Hanna's
condition was more favorable. he
slept an hour and half without
OpiateS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
HEAVIEST RAIN YET
NORTH OF FRISCO
It Is Predicted That Rain Will Spread
to the Drouth- Stricken
Region.

SAN. FRANCISCO; Feb. 4.-The
heaviest rain storm of the season broke
over northern California early this
morning and continued throughout the
day. The entire coast country north
of San Francisco is within the storm
area and marked precipitation is being
recorded at all points. Off shore the
storm partook of the nature Of a hur-
ricane. The dOwnpOur at sea was tre-
mendous. A 70-mie wind is blowing.
The storm is extending slowly south
ward and conditions are favorable for
a rain throughout the San Joaquin
valley. Rain is expected today over
the whole country north of Techachahi
and showers tomorrow south Of that
line. Heavy SHOWS in the mountains
are predicted tonight. accompanied by
high winds sweeping as far inland as
Nevada.
The entire Sacramento valley is we'll
drenched. Crop sharps are unani-
nous in declaring that today's precipi-
tation alone will be of inestima BILE value
to crops. Cloudy weather is general
in southern California and everything
points to the fulfilment of the official
forecast of shows and the answer to
many prayers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Frat Men In Biennial Session

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Feb. a
Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
fraternity, one of the most prominent
of the college Greek letter societies,
are gathered here for the biennial ses-
sion of the province Delta. The at
tendance includes delegates from
Michigan, Ohio, Illinois. Wisconsin,
Indiana and Minnesota. Elaborate en-
tertainment has been provided for the
visitors by the University Of MinnesO-
ia chapter which is acting as host to
the convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
CHASED BY HOUNDS
NEGRO MURDfRfRS
Than Shot Down and Another
Captured.

MEMPHIS. Tenn Feb 4.--Dispatch-
eS from DoGdsville. Miss, this after
noon state another of the negro MUIR
derers Of James Eastland has been
captured and lynched by a mob Of 500.
Details are few. The posse is still pur-
suing Luther Holbert, the leader of the
conspira tors with fresh bloodhOunds-
Eastland. a we'll known planter and
cred in q field yesterday by HOlbert and
two other negroes. One of the murd-
ererS was shot down by a mob short
tracks of the other twO.'whO separated
and estaped into the woods.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Grain Firm Meets Creditors.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 4.-The
creditors of the grain and stock brok-
ers firm of Bolton De Ruyter & Co,
which closed it's doors yesterday. met
the members of the concern this morn
ing to discuss plans of settlement. Ihe
firm still promises to settle dollar for
dollar. Richard Genung. manager ana
Daniel O'Conneu, bookkeeper who are
accused of falsifying the accounts to
the extent of 500. 900 persist in denial
of the charge. No action will be taken
against them. as their alleged actloh
is considered only. breach of faith.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

the Seventh district taking it's place
This work was accomplished at this
mornings session of the conference
The new organization includes the Pa
cific states, British Columbia and Ari-
zona. The change was made accord
tional Brotherhood at their last ma
tional convention. The following offi
pro tenn. II. L. Worthington; secretary
and treasurer j. l.. Cook: organizer
f.. A. Holden.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
The Machen Trial.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-LOrenZ OF
Toledo who was a witness in the post
office conspiracy case today. teSuned
that he received as his share from a
half interest in the Croft fasteners
100000. He denied every having dis
cussed the matter with Machen until
after he had acquired a half interest
in the business and he was then told
by Machen that the government had
already adopted the device.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Secretary Shaw Wants Money Back.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Secretary
Shaw has issued a call for the with
drawal on demand probably within the
next ten days of 20 per cent of gov
ernment funds now held in 80 banks
1t is presumed the money is wanted
to pay to the French canal company
Another reason is the proba bilty OF
the loaning of the funds to the St
Louis exposition. Banks desiring tC
sell a portion of their securities now
held by the government are authorized
to withdraw and transfer them. thus
avoiding many instances of Withdrawal
Of cash from the channels of trade.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
HANNA
CONDITION
Consultation of Physi.
clans Is Held.
WEAKNESS DUE TO THE GRIPPE
His Temperature Is but Little Above
Normal, but His Temper Is
Higher.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-Senator
Hanna was fairly comfortable last
night. There was no return of con-
gestive chills. DR.. Rxey will hold a
consultation with New York pr:4c =
titiOner on the case this forenoon.
a consultation lasting an hour was
held this morning by Drs. Rixey Brew
er of New York and Magruger of
Washington. DR.. Brewer treated Han
na during his recent illness in New
York. A sample of his blood was taken
this morning for analysis and they
hope to arrive at a definite diagnosis.
Cp to this time Hanna's malady has
been believed to be grippe. There are
fears now. however, of typhoid fever.
The physicians admit that they are
puzzled over the fact that nOtwith
standing Hanna's nervousness and ir-
ritability. his. temperature today was
but half degree above normal. He
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
REBELS WIN
IN URUGUAY
Government Troops
Are Defeated.
LEAVE THEIR GUNS ON THE FIELD
Make Run for Safety Behind the De.
fenses of Monte Video Rebels
in Pursuit.
LEAVE THEIR GUNS ON THE FIELD,

WASHINGTON. Feb. "A cable
gram to the state department from the
American legation at MOntevedeO, Uru-
forces met with a severe detARt and a
panic prevailed Saturday and Sunday
The government forces fleeing left their
guns and their wounded on the field
An attack ON ,Montevideo is moment
arily expected. The rebels are report
ed advancing after the retreating force.
A meeting of foreign diplomats has
been called at the American legation
To discuss the situation and devise
plans for protecting foreign interests.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Mrs. MAVERICK Released.

IO\DO\ Feb. 4.-In the house OF
commons this afternoon the home sec
retary announced that Mrs. Maybrick
had been granted license under the
penal servitude law. She Is at present
at her home. which she will be allowed
n leave towards the end of the sum-
ua said that in accordance with
Mrs MAVERICKS movements, as Wen as
+ba authorities wish, he will furnish
+,,r+bar information as to her Where-
N houtS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Wisconsin Cheesemakers.

vnNTICELLo. Wis, Feb. 4.-The
....,r.,r. wisconsin Cheesemakers' as
...4rfon. one Of the largest anc
.r,on.~-t organizations of its kind il
.,o country began it's annual con
...a+.aq mere today with a good at
-s,r.- Papers by dairy experts anC
,....,,-sjons on various topics relating
:, practical cheesemaking will occupy
,.., days of the convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Panic in Cotton Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-There was "a
manic in the cotton exchange this
morning The price dropped 20 points.
Sully was present but was nonchalant
and made no attempt to support the
market. The prices later rallied.
Cotton went all to pieces just before
the close 1t dropped 100 points and
The New Orleans market was also de-
mOraliZed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
ALARMING
RUM0RS
"A Dispatch Intimates
War Has Begun.
but IT MAY BE ANOTHER CANARO
"a Dispatch From Toxic Says High
japanese Officials Are Confident
of Peace.
|BUT IT MAY BE ANOTHER CANARD

LONDON. FEB. "A special cable
has just been received AS follows:
official information has been receiv-
ed that the japanese government has
decided to refuse any further negOtia
tions with Russia and will take action
immediately
This is interpreted here in some
quarters to mean that war in the fal
east has begun.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Raynor Elected Senator.

ANNAPOLIS, Mr.. Feb. AT noon
Isidor Raynor was formally elected
United States senator to succeed Nc
Conlas by the solid democratic vote of
S6 to Sc for McComas. republican.
Raynor is the lawyer who defended
Admiral Schley.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Terrific Gale in English Channel.

LONDON, Feb. 4.-The terrific gale
that has been sweeping over the Eng
lish channel for the past two days con-
tinued today. The British cruiser Mer-
curry hoisted signals of distress this
morning and tugs from Dover have
gone to her assistance.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
LONDON. I~a

LONDON. Feb. 4.-Despite warlike
rumors a wire from Toxic this after
noon quotes high government officials
as saying that they have no doubt tina t
war will be averted and that the situa =
ton is no more strained now than at
any time for the past fortnight. 1t
prised if Russia's reply doesn't recog-
nlZe Chinese sovereignty in Manchuria
and the absolute concession of all
Japan's demands regarding Korea.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

LONDON, Feb. A dispatch to the
Central News agency from Toxic says
Il special meeting of the cabinet was
held this morning and will meet again
this afternoon when the mlkado Will be
present. News has been received at
Toxic that all Russian warships have
known.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
ELECTRICAL WORKERS
HOLD A CONVENTION
The Name Is Changed to the Pacific
Council Of Electrical Workers.

san FRANCISCO. Feb. 4.-The
western conference of electrical work.
ers went out of existence this morning.
a new organiza ton known as the Pa
citic Council of Electrical Workers of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
BoodIer Buffers Defense.

ETH TON Mo- Feb. 4.-The Butler
defense today closed with the eXaml-
nation of witnesses. Prosecuting At
torney Folk will put witnesses on the
stard in rebuttal of the evidence Of
fered.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

TOXIC, Feb. 4-The seriousness of
the situation here is shown by a long
conference between Marquis Ito and
the mikado this afternoon. The prem
ier gave Il dinner to is peers where the
subject was given semi-official discus
Russia IS masSine troops north of Yalu
river. The first break in the govern
mentS reticence came today in the
publication of four dispatches from
Manchuria and Siberia. which show
the government now proposes to keep
events.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Value Of School Fire Drill.

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 4.-The new
school building here was destroyed by
fire this forenoon. Five hundred chill
dren answered the drill and marched
or the slightest injury.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
BRlII.CORBfTT FIGHT
IS DECLARED OFF
Britt Quit Training Because Of Cor
belts Match With Dave
Sullivan.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 4-The
Britt Corbett fight was definitely de-
clared off this morning by Britt. be-
cause Corbett signed to meet Dave
Sullivan February %, two weeks be-
fore the date set for his battle with
Britt The latter quit training today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Premier RaIfours Illness.

MANCHESTER. Feb. A dispatch
TODAY saws that Premier Balfours i'll
ness is worse than has been hlade pup
lie and that it will be weeks before he
can resume his duties.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

LONDON. Feb. IA dispatch from
Seoul to the Central News agency to-
day says that about 5000 Russian troops
have sailed from Port Arthur and will
endeaVOr to land ut ChemulpO the port
of Seoul. tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

BERLIN. Feb. 4.-The Lokal An
zeiger. which is in close touch with
officialdom today says that Russia's
movements in the far east and the
mobilization of troops are believed to
be bluff to overawe Japan into a
cOnCiliatOry attitude.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

PARIS. Feb. 4.-Yhe general opinion
today is that the situation in the far
east is less reassuring. All advices
show increasing impatience. which the
diplomats here regard as a dangerous
factor.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
Servian Cabinet Quiet.

BELGRADE, Servia. Feb. 4.-The
members of the Servian cabinet today
handed their designations to King
Peter
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04

SUEZ, Feb. 1.-THE Russian battle
ship Oslayba, one transport and three
torpedo boat destroyers sailed today
for the far east
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-04
ch;c,oo Wheat and Corn.

CHICAGO. Feb. 4.-Wheat opened
at s54 , closed at s''7'
Corn 5s4, So. -.