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Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1904-12-29

| however, the mans face cleared and
the searching eyes lost their look OF
fixed inquiry.
you are blameless, sir" the incis-
i've voice declared conclusively, land
apologize for my daughters suspi-
cion. Perhaps, though, it was natural
under the circumstances. OF course
you will stay to dinner. May I ask
your name?"
Reynolds Phillips"
All the time the man had been
speaking Phillips gaze had been
wandering longingly over the pro-
fusion of books. They were a famil-
lar avenue back into his past Invol-
unfairly he reached out and picked up
one, opening at the fy-leaf. AS he
did SO he uttered a surprised exclama-
tiCn.
President Elliot! He gave you
this?"
yes Do you know him?"
He was my college president"
What" The man half rose in his
chair. Il have been a professor in
his college a good part of my life.
When were you tbere?"
Nine years. Let me see-yes was
In Europe year or two about that
that time for my health. But we must
both have been in the college during
your undergraduate days at some
time. Phillips, Phillips-the name
seems familiar"
Yes, we were together nearly three
years. | remember you perfectly now.
You were my professor of literature.
half recognized you when / first
stepped upon the piazza"
The professors hand was suddenly
extended. Let me shake hands with
you, Phillips" he said. "I never ex-
pected to see any of my students |
again. 1t is delightful. What?" as |
Phllipps put out his left hand some |
what awkwardly, sis your right arm
disabled? What is the matter?"
Just little scratch" hastily.
Men hunting in a wild country like
thls are running into something all
the time, you know"
"Recent?" =
This morning" 49,
Been attended TOT"
Mo, not yet But It doesn't
matter | will attend to it as soon as
go away. don't mind little thing
ike this"
Mary shall look after it at once"
iecis1vely. She is very good sur
seon, and included medicine in her
Mary! Oh, Maryl"
Really, 1t doesn't matter In the
Gust interposed Phillips hastily. 81
would much rather not have II looked
lfter just now.''
But the professor paid him not the
east attention. When his daughter
'ppeared he nodded toward Phillins,
light arm.
Wounded" he said. "and from, 49,
ooKs OF that round hole in his coat
reeve l should say it was a bullet.
nat KIND OF cloth does not show
'oou saturatlon much, or I think we
'ouiu nave noticed it before. To
INK OF MIN sitting here all this time
'ltn an arm too disabled to use and
=. auudlng TO 1t. Mary, you must
Ut the sleeve away at once and at.
end to IT,
The girls face had grown white
18th sudden comprehension. She {
ent quickly to Phillips. her co..
eady and direct. ]
Wnat is it?' she demanded
Put Fnliilps' was equally steady and t
MS eyes was an impervious request
T silence. And she understood /
IL Is nothing but what is liable RI
open at any moment to an adven-
Ier IKE me-" he answered "ana
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1904-12-29

MI. Klose-"Pm glad to SEQ some
women have begun crusade against
the Killing of birds for hat trimmings
ats certainly cruel"
Mrs. klose-"It Is 30 cruel, dear.
and ! just hate to wear my last win.
ter's hat because it has bird on It.
! saw lovely hat downtown today
Tor ya0 that hasn't even feather on
IL. Let me buy it tomorrow?
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1904-12-29

The Rejected One-Jilted, Tilted, for
bloke WY penny cigar.
The Cynfc-W immin, me dear AL.
gernon, are all alike.-Half Holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
SON OF DON CARLOS
 EAGER FOR THE FRAY

Rome, February 24-Don Jamie de- Bourbon, son of Don Carlos the pre- tenoer to the Spanish throne, declared in an interview today that he was enthus- astic to give his sword and life for Rus sa and the czar. Among other things, he said:
 Russia must win in the far east as the white race must absolutely maintain its moral and material preponderance over the yellow race. The czar did all he could to prevent the war and is deeply grieved at the conflict which nobody in Russia expected"
 Speaking of the military situation Don Jamie said the soldiers of Russia were strong, capable of great resistance and so well disciplined that even after defeat they preserved their faith in their of- f1cers. The Japanese soldiers he charac- terized as small agile, without resisting powers, nervous and impatient to attack the enemy blindly. and said they would easily throw off discipline.
 Japan was pushed into this war by the .Anglo-Saxon countries" said Don Jaime, and this is something Russia will not forget
 Don Jaime will leave here Thursday for St. Petersburg. He expects to go at once to Manchuria with General Kuropat- kin.
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SPELLING CAUSES
 CLERKS DISMISSAL
INSISTED ON SPELLING "ROUT- ING" WITHOUT THE "E," CON- TRARY TO ORDERS FROM HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER.

Chicago, February 25.-W. E. Parker, thhe clerk in the office of the quarter master at Fort Sheridan, who refused to spell routing" with sn .e although told to do so by his superior, Lieutenant Colonel Miller, today received his dis charge from the secretary of war. to whom the question of spelling had been referred Baker says he will appeal to President Roosevelt.
 The word was used in an order relating to the transportation of troops. Baker was ordered by the lieutenant to spell It "routeing" He said he could no consci- entiousy spell 1t with an "e."
 Brlgadier General Frederick D. Grant, commander of the department of the lakes. approves the dismissal of Baker saying that he was givensa legitimate order and was guilty of insubordnation when he refused to carry it out.
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he was out of line with the republican party, This he denied vigorously.
 He Justified his position by comparing the battleship construction this year With that of other nations of the world. our construction, he said was larger tnah usual being 347. GOO tons. In naval expenol- lures, the United States was, he said, with the exception of Great Britain, DO per cent ahead of any European nation. Yet we are asked to appropriate TOT an other battleship. he added.
 MT Vreeland of New York, repupncan member of the naval committee, declared Mir Burton to be out of line, not with his own party, but with the best senti- ment of all parties of the American peo- pie.
 T would love to see him representing the great state of Ohio in part at the other end of the capitol" continued MT Vreeland, amid ripple of laughter.
 Grosvenor Crlticses Burton.
 MT. Grosvenor of Ohio criticized MT Burton,s position He read the plank on the navy in the Ohio republican plat- form of 1903, on which he said the late lamented Senator Hanna was so triumph antly endorsed.
 This plank. he said. MT. Burton had certainly endorsed. or at least he had not repudiated it. It read:
 "As Americas part in procuring the peace of the world, we endorse the re publican policy of developing the United States navy to the highest efficiency
 This was received with applause
 MT. W. w. Kitchen asked if this was the national platform.
 "Oh, mo-" replied MT. Grosvenor. T am just appealing to my brother to get back"
 'I don't want to interfere in the least with an Ohio family quarrel,' remraked MT. Kitchen, amid laughter
 Liberty of Backsliding.
 q belong to a church that believes in the full liberty of back-sliding," continu- ed MT. Grosvenor, land then taking the back-slider in Therefore, l am jealous of the change of my colleague" Oaugh- ter).
 Peace on earth and good will among men, depended on good spirits and good guns, was MT. Grosvenors announced doctrine. He appealed to the democrats:
 Don't forsake the only good thing there Is in your record. Don't go off after new idols. You started off on Pan anna. but most of you are back on the reservation"
 At 7:04 the house adjourned.
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Republicans Roast Him for
 Opposing Naval Increase
SAY HE IS OUT OF LINE
He Moves to Strike Out Amendment Providing for the Only Battle ship Authorized in the
 Appropriation Bill.

Washington, February 24.-Two storm centers were encountered in consideration of the naval appropriation bill in the house today, first the great lakes training station went out of the bill on a point of order after worthy battle. The building programme proposed in the bill then met with criticism and blocked further pro- gress on the measure for the day. Mir Burton of Ohio, the echoes of whose sem sational speech for peace on Monday had hardly died out moved to strike out the provision for the single battleship au- thorized. This motion is now pending
 It served as a text after MT. Burton had supplemented his Mondays speech with figures showing that the United States was building more naval vessels than any other European country except Great Britain, for which MT. Burton was declared not to be in line with his party In event of the defeat of this motion, and acceptance of the whole building pro- gramme, a movement Is to be made to- morrow by Representative Meyer of Lou isiana to have the bill recommtted to the naval committee, with the following in- structions.
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Seeks to Elicit the Sympathy of Chinese in Manchu-
 riaR Territory,
LAYS BLAME FOR WAR
 ON TREAcHERY OF JAPAN
Claims Russian and Chinese Interests Are Identical and That Therefore Officials Must Assist the
 Russian Army.

Yinkow, February 24-Viceroy Alexleh has caused a proclamation to be issued throughout Manchuria notifying the Chi nese that Russia Is at war with the Japa- nese on account of Japans trecherous at tack on the Russian fleet.
 This proclamation Is under six headings. The first warns the inhabitants that they must prevent the encroachment of Chi- nese on Russian territory.
 Second. Russian and Chinese interests are declared to be identical, that as China says she wishes to maintain neutrality, therefore all officials in Machuria instead of hindering, must assist the Russian army.
 Shall Continue Occupations.
 Third. The people shall continue their occupations and shall treat the Russian troops with confidence.
 Fourth. The railroad telegraphs are left to the protection of the people, who will be held responsible in case they are injured.
 The fifth heading warns the people not to obey the threats of the Chun Chus (bandits) who are the curse of Man churia, but to asisst the troops to ex- terminate them, If they don't assist in this they also will be treated as robbers. Sixth. If the people antagonize the troops or show them hatred, they will be exterminated without mercy. The government Is taking all steps in any event to protect It's interests
 Appeal for Sympathy.
 The proclamation makes an earnest ap- peal for the sympathy of the people m the present crisis when it says Russia must put her back to the wall
 H. B. Miller, United States consul at New Chwang, Is increasingly active in his endeavor to protect Japanese refugees and has made further demands for in- formation as to the whereabouts of re- fugees. He has made strong representav tions in the matter of right of search and inspection.
 The reorganization of the vice regal ad- ministration is now going forward. and is expected to take one month In tho meanwhile there Is considerable compii- cation and uncertainty in all interna- tional and domestic matters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
PROCL AVIATION ISSUED
 BY VICEROY ALEXIEFF
CENSUS REPORTS
 ON COAL MINES
PRODUCTION OF BlTUMlNoUS AND ANTHRACITE FOR PAST YEAR IS SHOWN-THE AMOUNT EARNED BY MINERS.

Washington, February 24-The census bureau today issued a report on the min ing of coal in the United States for the year ended December S1, 1902. It shows total production of so1, ,59O, 4ss short tons. valued at $se7oS2,Oe9. Of this total, 2oe,- PIG, ,s44 short tons. valued at $290,s5S, 4S3 was bituminous, and 41,373,595 short tons' valued at s76,17S,5S6 for anthracite.
 The report shows for 1902 that there was 59S6 mines in all against 12,o52 in lsS9. These comprised 5652 bltuminous mines In 1902 against 12,3S1 in 11S9 and 3S4 anthra- cite mines in 1902 against 414 in 1889. The number of wage earners in bituminous mines in 1902 numbered 2S0,64S with total wages of $1S1 4S2,2SS, and employees on contract work 11,3O7, amounting to S1,2ss'- S14. In the anthracite mines in 1902 the number of wage earners averaged 69'ssl' with total wages of S3S,716,fS, and em- ployes on contract work 17S1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
RUSSIA WILL IGNORE
 JAPAN-kOREA TREATY

w the independence of the  Russia will o
  Japanes -Kon a i
  
 
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sian navy. Viceroy Alexieffs despatch was an exemplification of the brief tele- grams received by the emperor earlier, but which was not given out. Later it was said that Russia sustained no losses in the engagement.
 It Is evident that Vice Admiral Starke no longer commands the Port Arthur naval forces, Viceroy Alexieff mentioning temporary commander of the fleet with out giving any name. Stories to the eff feet that the Japanese designed an att tempt at landing in Pigeon Bay at the same time the engagement occurred are not mentioned in the dispatches, but it is assumed these are without foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
FULL REPORT WANTED.

< Washington, February 24.-The {
 ' navy department has called on Com {
 : mander Marshall, commanding the { : gunboat Vicksburg at Chemulpo, for { : a full report regarding the attack { : of the Japanese fleet on that port on { ' February 8. and of the subsequent < ' incidents. { . Both here and at St. Petersburg { ' the report that Commander Marshall ( . refused to rescue the sailors from <
 ' the sinking ship variag Is discred- < : tied. but an official version of the < : affair is desired by this government. |
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departing slowly to rejoin the waiting Japanese warships. A fportion of the crews of the Japanese vessels were drowned. The grounded steamer is still burning. The enemy is observed in the offng of Port Arthur in two lines"
 ''The Japanese crew saved themselves in boats, and it is possible that some of them were picked up by the enemy's tor pedo boats.
 T am proceeding to examine the coasts The entrance of the harbor is open. l at tribute the complete Arrangement of the enemy's plan to the brilliant aim and de- structive fire of the Retvizan. Floating mines are visible in the roadstead I have recalled the three cruisers sent in pur- suit of the enemy in order, in the first place, to clear the roadstead of floating mines. We had no losses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
GENERAL DICK WILL
 SUCCEED M. A. HANNA

Columbus, O., February 24.-General Charles Dick was nominated by acclama- ton for both the unexpired and regular terms for United States senator to suc- ceed the late Senator Hanna at the eau GUS of the republican members of the leg islature this evening. The name of Gen. eral Dick was the only one presented. As the republicans have a large majority in both houses, General Dicks election Is assured, and the balloting on March 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
ALEXIEFF'S ACCOUNT OF
 PORT ARTHUR ATTACK

St. Petersburg, February 25 PAS a. m = telegram from viceroy Alexieff to the czar says:
 ''At a quarter before three in the morn ing of February 23 numerous Japanese torpedo boats attempted to attack the battleship Retvizan and sink larger steamers loaded with infiammables.
 The Retvizan was the first to observe the torpedo boats and opened a strong fire on them. She was supported by the land batteries. She destroyed two steam CTS near the entrace of the harbor; they were coming directly towards her
 One of them went on the rocks near the lighthouse on Tiger peninsular and the other sank under Golden Hill. The Ret vizan observed four steamers in a sink ing condition and eight torpedo boats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

feportei between Chinese regulars and Russians r ear shan Hai kw;.n.
 It is announced from PeNin, the corres- pondcnt continues, that P.s.l Lessar the Russian minister to China, has offered written assurance that the Russian gun boat NJndjur shall not leave Shanghai until the conclusion of host'lties. but Ja- ran insisted that this vess.' be disabled.
 Cab'lng from Tol<io, a correspondent of the Tines says the Russian movements on the Yalu are now considered serious in Jaran, where the town of Ping Yang, Kcrea, is considered safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
TOGO MAKES ATTEMPT
 TO BOTTLE UP FLEET

London, February 25-viceroy Alexieff's dispatch to the czar of Russia clearing up the doubts caused by the numerous sensational versions of the last Port Ar thur affair, was received in London too late to be published in the early editions of the morning papers, but it confirms the opinion founded upon earlier advices that Admiral Togo made a daring attempt to bottle up the Russian fleet at Port Arthur and although Viceroy Alexieff asserts that the entrance to the harbor of Port Arthur is still free, the fact that Ad- miral Togo's fleet, minus the vessels in- jured in the courageous exploit was seen steaming at full speed on a southeast course from Wei-Hai-Wei is interpreted as an indication of the Japanese admiral's satisfaction with the accomplishment of his design.
 Difficult to Ascertain.
 It is pointed out here that 1t would be difficult for the Russians in the dark ness of night to ascertain just what had happened to the Japanese vessels or to distinguish between huks if 1t was their intention to sink torpedo boats. As two injured vessels were observed steaming slowly away from Port Arthur, and as the Japanese fleet was going at slow speed off Wei -Hai-Wei, 1t is presumed that the two injured vessels might have gone elsewhere to repair.
 Another explanation of the incomplete ness of Admiral Togo's squadron seen off Wei Hai Wei. is that he possibly left some vessels to watch off Port Arthur. Further details of this engagement from other sources are awaited with the great est interest. but 1t is believed that Japa- nese battleships or transports were sunk. should be taken with a degree of allow ance.
 Explains Suspension of Operations.
 A despatch received here from Tokio tiiis morning explains the recent suspen- sion of Japanese naval operations to have been due chiefly to bad weather prevail ing in the Gulf of Pc Chi Ii, where there have been heavy wind and snow storms and fogs. The general opinion in Lon don is that Admiral Togo, after return ing to Japan to effect repairs. will now devote his attention to the Russian Vladivostock squadron. It is officially an- nounced from St. Petersburg that the Russian government has expressed its warmest. thanks to Great Britain for the help given the crews of the cruiser Varlag and the torpedoed gunboat Korietz by the British cruiser Talbot at Chemulpo.
 Tn dispatch from Chee Foo. corres- pondent of the Daily Mail says 5O0G Rus sian troops have moved from Mulxden to Hsin Min Ting. and that sklrmisEes are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Steamer Still Aground.

Newport News, Va. February 4.-The Thomas ". Lawson, the only seven mast ed schooner in the world is till aground off Point Breeze, just below this city She does not seem to be in a particularly dangerous position.
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will be only formality.
 The caucus was decided upon today, it being the opinion of members of the legis- lature, concurred in by General Dick, that inasmuch as the election was to fill g. vacancy, the caucus should not be dis pensed with, even though more than enough votes to elect had been pledged.
 One hundred and nine republican mem bers answered the roll call, two senators and six representatives being absent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Activity in Transporting Troops.

Irkutsk, Siberia. February A.--Great &C., tivfty prevails here in connection with the transport of troops. The ice railroad across Lake Baikal Is expected to con tinue working until the end of March, when the ice breaks. The price of pro- visions are rising by leaps and bounds. A local paper demands the adoption of measures against speculation in food stuffs.
 A fortune of s10o,o00 was made in a few days by a man who bought up all the available felt used for lining. After he had secured it telegram was received by the government officials instructing them to line the inside of railroad cars with felt, and consequently the authori- ties were forced to buy all the specula- tors stock at over the double price he had paid for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Were Loaded With Stone and Sent In to Block Port
 Arthur Harbor
LAPS TRY ID BOTTLE
 UP THE RUSSIAN FLEET
Reports That BattIeship and Cruiser Were Destroyed Are Incorrect and Japan's Fleet Is
 Still Intact.

St. Petersburg, February 25.-The Port Arthur correspondent of the Novosti tel egraphs that at Port Arthur the Japanese lost steamers (number not given) and one tol pedo beat.
 At the moment of writing" the cor respondent continued, two or three Jap anese vessels are visible on the horizen, and cross-firing has begun in which the Russian cruisers Bayan. Novik and As kold are participating"
 London, February 24-A dispatch to Reuters Telegram company from St. Pe- tersburg sent at II o'clock tonight. says that on February g the Japanese at- tempted tc send four steamers filled with explosives among the Russian feet in Port Arthur harbor. These flreshi9s did no damage and were themselves destroy ed two being sunk and two g,lng ash'rt.
 Two Japanese boats esccrtins the fire ships were destroyed by Russian guns
 St Petersburg. February 25.-d2:10 a. m)--The widest rumors have been afloat here regarding the reported Japanese re- rulse al Port Arthur. but up to midnight nothing official could be learned. An official bulletin, however, is expected soon. It is Is reported unoffieially that the Japanese while attempting to land at Pigeon Bay lost two cruisers and two transports.
 Paris, February 24-The Russian en- hassy has received a communi cation to the effect that a Japanese suusdran dur ing the night of February 24 tried to block the entrance of Port 4 thur har- bor, at the same time attacking Russian warships there with torped, hoats, and trying to set them on fire The battle ship Retvizan. supported by the coast bat teries, repulsed this attack. forced the Japanese to retire and suseeds1 In sink Ing four of their vessels
 The news of this Russian victory was posted in the Hobbies of the chamber of deputies and the senate during the sitting today, and caused great enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Denmark Accepts Note.

Copenhagen, February 4.-The Danish government today announced its accep- tance of Secretary Hays proposal in re- gard to the neutrality of China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Warning Against Disease.

The army organ raises a warning. say ing that the Japanese will not be so dan gerous as disease which will decimate the army in the field recalling the fact that Russia lost twice as many men by disease during the Turkish war, as by the bullets of the enemy
 'eThe case of the family of a Hebrew surgeon of Kieff who volunteered for ser vice at the front Is attracting much at tention In the Russian press. Under the law his family was forbidden to reside at Kieff after the surgeons departure. and the police ordered the members of the family to withdraw inside the Jewish pale. The papers argue that the family of a man who has gone into service of hIs country should not be punished. The au- thorities will probably rescind their &C., tion
 viceroy Alexieff with complete staff now has headquarters on special train, which at present is near Mukden, fully equipped and ready to move from place to place as the necessities of the situation require