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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28
OREGON ITEMS,

The Lewis & Clark fair will be open
on Sundays, but all buildings, save
one, will close,
The town of Freewater has receiv-
ed a handsome chemical engine for
fire protection.
Massachusetts and New York states
have decided to erect state buildings
at the Lewis and Clark centennial.
Portland has been selected as the
meeting place of the 1905 convention
of the American Library association.
Mayor L. A. Esteb of Echo has hand
ed in his resignation, which takes eff
feet Immediately. Ill health is the
reason.
Fifteen men are at work digging the
ditch and laying the pipe for Adams
new water works. The water is OBJ
tanned from springs two miles north of
town.
The Hogan mill at Orogrande is clos
ed for the season, after a series of
successful runs. The closing of the
mill is preparatory to the putting in of
a big cyanide plant, the ground for
which is being surveyed.
Ernest Bross, for seven years man
aging editor of the Portland Oregon
ian, has resigned the position to as
sumo an important newspaper con-
nection in the east. Edgar B. Piper,
for several years news editor of the
Oregonian, will succeed Mr.. Bross as
managing editor.
The Lewis and Clark exposition has
voted $4,000 for premiums for a big
livestock display from all transrocky
mountain states during next summer.
About $4,000 will be offered in pre-
miums for horses, $4,000 for cattle,
$4,000 for sheep and goats, $500 for
swine and $500 for poultry and dogs.
Engineer Curtis found the decapi-
tated body of Seymour Swauger two
miles and a half west of Bingham
Springs on the railroad. The body was
entirely nude, but clothing was found
scattered along the track, confirming
the theory that he had been riding on
train and had fallen off and had
! been dragged.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28
ARMIES ON SRAKHE RIVER
POSITIONS OF BOTH ARMIES RE-
MAIN THE SAME.
Neither Side Inclined to Advance or
to Retire-Each Making Prepare
tons for Big BattIe-General Kuro-
patkin is With Center of His Army
10000 Wounded at Hardin.

st. Petersburg, Oct 25.-The rela-
tive positions of the armies on the
Shakhe river are not changed. Cen
eral Sakharoff telegraphs that the Rus
slams have been bombarding Lamunt-
ing and the Buddhist temple at Lin
shinpu, while the Japanese have been
Smelling the Russian position at Shak-
he and near Linshinpu
An Associate Press dispatch from
Mukden reports that the Japanese are
fortifying an important height south
of Shakhe and that neither side shows
a disposition either to advance or to
retire.
This meager but significant admis-
sion, all that the censor allows to
pass over the wires, doubtless indi-
Gates that General Kuropatkin in ma
turing important plans, and distribut-
ing his forces in readiness for another
attempt to break the Japanese resist
ance. The roads are now dried by
wind and frosts; the cold is intense
and flooded fields have been frozen.
Thus military movements are facili-
tated, though at the same time it will
be more difficult to carry on entrench-
ing work.
An Associated Press dispatch from
the Russian front gives a rumor that
the Russian force has made a detour
to the west, arriving abreast of Lao
yang, but there is no confirmation of
these reports.
Great Importance is attached to
report from Toxic that 200 Russians
have crossed the Taitze river east of
Bensihu, and that 10000 are concen-
trated at Kau pass, 20 miles north
west. This may indicate the direction
it is intended to disconcert the Japan
csc and compel them to weaken their
forces on the railroad.
Whatever Kuropatkin's ultimate OBJ
ject may be, there is no doubt that
he is DESTROYS of obtaining the most
reliable information as to the number
and disposition of the force opposing
his eastern flank The Cossacks may
be relied upon to harass the Japanese
line of communication, besides recon
noitering.
General Kuropatkin is with the cen
ter of his army. On October 81, he
personally conveyed the congratula-
lions of Emperor Nicholas to Colonel
Putiloff and the Ninth rifles for the
capture of Lone Tree hill.
The Japanese estimate that the Rus
sian losses in the battle of Shakhe
amount to 10000, is not confirmed
here. A telegram from Hardin reports
the passage north of $4,000 wounded.
The remainder, who are quartered in
hospitals at Mukden, can not exceed
a few thousand.
= Lieutenant General Rezvy, com
manding the Twenty-frst infantry di-
vision, has been appointed to the com
mand of the Nineteenth army corps
of the Wilma district. This appoint.
ment is believed to indicate the inclus.
ion of the Nineteenth corps in the Sec.
ond Manchurian army.
: The return of Grand Duke Nicholas
to st. Petersburg, has not evoked any
comment, and there is no further talk
of his appointment to the chief com.
mand of Manchuria.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28
Phoenix News.

Greenwood.-The trial of Joshua
Bell for the murder of Annie Allan at
Phoenix August II last, ended with a
verdict of guilty.
Captain Rogers, a veteran prospect
or, will run a 400 foot tunnel on his
property on Fourth of July creek, near
Grand Forks, B. G.
Victoria.-Judge Spinks of Vernon
is to be appointed a commissioner by
the provincial government to investi-
gate charges preferred against A. Dick,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Guy Finch, a prominent farmer liv-
ing near Albion, died recently of pneu-
monia
The enrolment in the Northport
schools is 202, with five teachers and
10 grades.
A million dollars in farm produce
is the record of shipments and home
consumption around Rosalia.
At Walla Walla Robert Osborn, aged
65 years, was convicted by a jury of
criminal assault on a girl 10 years
of age.
William Connolly has been appoint
ed trainmaster on the Washington di-
vision of the o. r. & N. with head
quarters at Tekoa.
The Chelan county teachers exam
ination will be held at the Office of
County Superintendent Porter in We
natchee November 10, IL and IL, 1904.
Mains for the new gas plant built
by the townsite company are being
laid in the principal streets of Con-
nell, and connections made with bust
ness houses.
Miles C. Moore, wife of former Gov
ernor Miles G. Moore, who had been in
California on account of her health,
is reported.
William j. Harris of Spokane, once
a semimillionaire as a result of the
lie Roi sale, was remarked to his di
vorced wife, Mrs. Carrie Harris, in
ST. Louis last week.
Mr.. Crawford says the state wor
three gold, one silver and one bronze
medal for it's hatchery and fish ex
hibit and a silver medal for taxidermy
at the st. Louis fair.
Further litigation concerning the
new $4,000 dam across the river a
Prosser has been started by the Pros
ser Electric company against the Pros
ser Falls Land & Irrigation company
Melancthon d. Walters, field mana
ger of the Gilbert Hunt company Of
Walla Walla hade record run in al
automobile from Colfax to Spokane IL
6 hours and % minutes, elapsed time
last Saturday.
While driving alone on his farm
wagon, Isaac M. Crossley fell from
his seat and was run over by his wag
on, near Ritzville. 1t is not know
how long he lay unconscious on thu
ground. He was seriously injured an(
died in few hours. A wife and five
daughters survive.
The Spokane County Horticulture
society is after the scalp of c. e. Pey
ton of Hillyard, county fruit inspector
He, it is charged, has brought the sc
we're criticism of A. Vanholderbeke
state horticulturist, upon the orchards
of Spokane county. Mr.. Vanholder
beBe said recently that the orchards o
Spokane county are the most infected
and the most poorly cared for in thu
cfafQ
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28

Four hundred Liverpool shopkeep-
ers have petitioned the city council
for more police protection from relig-
ious professions which, they say, are
running trade.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28
Northwestern Wheat.

Tacoma.-U Bluestem,
S915c; club, S5hc.
Portland.-For export: Walla Wal
la, S3c; bluestem, sec; valley, S5c. For
eastern markets. Walla Walla, SAC;
bluestem, SIC.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28

The most successful fair ever held
in Lewiston came to a close Saturday
night A number of horses will go
to Nezperce to race next week, while
others will go to Spokane. The at
tendance Saturday was about 5000.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28

Sympathetic Cousin-Poor boy! I'm
so sorry you didn't pass your exam.
What was the reason, l wonder?
Poor Boy (also wondering)-I can't
think.-Punch.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28
NEWS OF NORTHWEST STATES
LATE NEWS OF THE PAST WEEK
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Choice Selections Of interesting Items
Gathered From Exchanges-Culling
From Washington, Idaho, Montana
and Oregon-Numerous Accidents
and Personal Happenings Occur.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-10-28

Shredded Bible makes poor food for
any meal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
COY, CUNNINGHAM
 GOES TO ST. LOUIS
IT IS SAID HE WILL TAKE NO Ac- TON IN DUNCAN CASE UNLESS NEW EVIDENCE IS BROUGHT BE- FORE HIM.

Governor Cunningham, accompanied by his private secretary at Ensley, Miss Murray. and his niece Miss Irene Clear left last night via the Louisville and Nashville railroad for St. Louis. They go there for the purpose of visiting the exposition and meeting the wife of the governor, who has been spending several months in California.
 'I expect to be in Montgomery one week from today at noon," said the governor. at the Union passenger station, last night. If am not there. then I will be at the capitol the next day, sure.
 q do not know anything of general in- terest to tell you. l have just sent the following message to J. Kirk Jackson. my priva-5 secretary:
 'I shall not interefere in the judgment and sentence of the court in the case of Jeff Allen of Perry county
 Further than telling you this little piece of news, have nothing to say.'
 It is understood that the governor stated before leaving Birmingham, that he would take no action in the case of Frank Duncan ~nless new evidence was brought before him in behalf of the con- demned man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15

At a most inopportune time yesterday, about 11:S5 o'clock. fire broke out in the residence of Al Earp. on Ina street, be- tween Nineteenth street and Huntsville avenue, on North Highlands. and totally destroyed that house and one other, and also partially destroyed another cottage and negro house.
 When the alarm was turned in. the ap- paratus from the west End and head quarters stations were at a fire on Sixth avenue and Seventeenth streets. and this caused a delay in getting to the second fire. The apparatus on North Highlands responded to the call. but soon discovered that it was unable to control the flames. and second alarm was sent in.
 The big steamer from headquarters and a hose wagon were sent out to aid the little steamer and the hose wagons al- ready at the fire. The pressure was too weak for stream from the plugs to be effective and the nearest plug was two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
ANOTHER FURNACE
 GOES INTO BLAST
TENNESSEE'5 NO. 4 AT BESSEMER LIGHTED YEsTERDAY-oTHERS WILL BE IN OPERATION BY END OF OCTOBER.

The most interesting fact in iron mak- ing circles yesterday was the blowing in of the Tennessee company's furnace No. at Bessemer. No Bessemer was blown in about two weeks ago, and Nos. 5, and will be in operation be- fore the end of the month. No. is un- dergoing repairs and no time Is fixed for it's lighting.
 It is said that one of the Tennessee's 8 Oxmoor furnaces will be In blast in the next week or ten days. ' The sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron com- pany's No. l city furnaces, which is be- ing rebuilt, will be ready for tho torch by the first of November or earlier
 The furnaces operated from Brming- ham headquarters now in blast are as follows:
 Tennessee Comparative at Ensley and two at Bessemer.
 Sloss-Sheffield Company-One in Bir- mingham, two in North Birmingham and two in the Sheffield district.
 Republic Company-Two at Thomas
 Woodward Company-Two at Wood- ward.
 Lacey -Buel1-One at Trussville.
 The Tutwiler company's Vanderbilt furnace is being repaired but will be lighted again very soon.
 If the Iron market continues to advance all the furnaces In the Birmingham dis trict will be in commission as soon as they can be put in shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
IRON MARKET IS
 FIRM AND ACTIVE
CONFIDENCE AND CONSERVATISM ARE PRONOUNCED FEATURES OF THE TRADE-LARGER CON- SUMPTION NOW IN EVIDENCE.

There was no material change in the local iron market yesterday. While sales are said to have been made at $11 on No. ? foundry basis, the ruling quo- tatlons seem to be nrm, siOoO to s1o5O The market Is very firm.
 Rogers, Brown & Co.'S. Cincinnati re- port of yesterdays date says
 Confidence and conservatism are the pronuonced features of this weeks mar ket. Confidence in present prices and the of sellers which discount the chance for artificial values.
 The advane of Birmingham iron to a solid basis of Si0 and the marked uni formlty of prices on northern brands are effective. With the withdrawal of several southern interests from the mar ket, and the disinclination of others to tale on more business even at 5000, the reported sales at higher figures have the appearance of truth.
 The reluctance of southern producers to quote for extended delivery is equaled by the same tendency of northern makers, and both are more than matched by the continue. increased pressure from all classes of buyers to close contracts for 1905.
 The larger buying interests with their reports of steadily increasing consump- tion, have been much in evidence re- gently and have had a decided influence.
 Coke Is stronger. The most important producers refuse to quote ahead; d;those others willing to take business for 1905 are doing a brisk trade at an advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
HOUSES BURN BECAUSE OF
 DISTANCE OF FIRE PLUGS

bloeks away. The long lines of hose re- oa,red to reach the fire greatly weakened the pressure and for that reason second steamer was required.
 The Earp house was totally destroyed but most of the contents saved. The loss was about s7OO. covered by insurance. The flames spread from this house to a negro house in the rear and destroyed this From that house the flames went to a vacant cottage owned by J. F. Baldwin. which was destroyed, causing loss of about $500, covered by insurance The house damaged was one occupied by J. Frederick, which was damaged about $500. covered by insurance. Two of the houses belonged to N. H. sewell.
 Aside from the nearest fire plug, two blocks away, there was only one other that could be used. It required $50 feet of hose to reach from the second plug to the nearest house on fire. and then the hose mad to be carried through private property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
pr. William J. Moore.

Dr. William J. Moore. aged 2S, died yes- terday about 10 o'clock, at the residence of his brother-in-law, H. W. Blakely, in Woodlawn avenue and Sxty-fourth h street, Woodlawn Death was the result of stomach trouble. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 1 O clock from Wahouma Chapel Wood lawn, and the interment will take place in the Woodlawn cemetery.
 The deceased came to Birmingham sev- eral months back and commenced the practice of medicine in Woodlawn. He was a graduate of the Chicago Medical College and had considerable experience in the north. His mother, Mrs Ellen M. Moore, and his sister, Miss Ruby Moore, were at his bedside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court:
 H. E. Williams and wife to R. A Nun nally. lot JNo. g. in block No. 1, of the Woodlawn Realty companys second ad- dition to Woodlawn; consideration $24OO.
 R. E. Collins to W. R. McVaym, lot No. %, in block No. 10S Birmingham; consid- eration sS34O.
 R. P. Anderson to Thomas U. Walter. lot No 9, in block No. 731 Birmingham; consideration $4100.
 Birmingham Realty company to w. R. Brown, part of block No. S3, in Birming- ham; consideration s190250.
 Birmingham Realty company to I. c. Beatty, parts of lots Nos 1 and 2, in block No. 641, Birmingham; consideration s1200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
Civil Service Examination.

The United States Civil Service com mission announces an examination on November 9. to secure eligibles from which to make certifcation to fill vacan- cies in the position of veterinarian in the Philippine service at a salary of s1600 per annum, and other similar vacancies as they may occur in the service.
 Full information with reference to this examination will be furnished upon application to S. D. Harris, secretary of the local examining board. He Is at the postoffice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
DUNCAN HEARS FROM PAL
 WHO IS NOW DOING TIME

You know Stafford is only twenty-one years of age and this is the first time that he has been sent up to do a term. My hope is that he can stand his misfortune bravely
 T have heard nothing from my people. My understanding Is that Myrtle CMrs. Duncan) has written to them explaining my predicament, and I expect to hear from them within the next few days
 ''I would not be surprised at any time to see one of my brothers down here So far I have not received any financial as- sistance from the outside Up to this time however, the newspaper boys of the News, the Ledger and The Age Herald have all been my friends. and I shall never forget the kindness they have shown me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15

The eighth day of confinement of Frank Duncan in the Jefferson county jail on his return from Florida, was without special incident. His lawyer, pr. J. W. Stagg. pastor of the First presbyterian church. Detective Bodeker of the local police department. and three newspaper men were his only visitors yesterday.
 '.The only thing that I can tell you of interest is that I received a letter from Stafford today said Duncan. You know that he and I were given a sentence of fifteen years each in the Florida state penitentiary recently for safe blowing. Stafford, poor boy, has been sent down to the phosphate beds to work out his time He writes me that they are treat ing him just as well as he could expect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Will Honor Memory of Dead-Morning and Afternoon Services Tomorrow.

Birmingham Council No. 635, Knights of Columbus, invites it's friends to attend mass at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow at St. Pauls church. in memory of their depart ed brethren, Michael J. Mullally, E. c. Reilly, Patrick o'Byrne M. M. Boggan, J. A. Blount, Dennis Dugan and the Rev. P. A. O'Reilly.
 The public is also invited to attend me- morial services at Knights of Columbus hall at p. m. Sunday. Appropriate mu- sic will be rendered. A short sermon will be preached by the Rev. Father Coyle. and a short oration will be delivered by Sterling A. Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
Central Council Meets, But Members
 Say Little Outside.

The central council of the State Bar association was in session yesterday in Birmingham. It is understood that AL exander Troy of Montgomery, secretary of the state association. A. S. vande- grift of Tuscaloosa. John London of Bir- mingham and W. w. Callahan of Bir- mIngham were the members of the com mittee present.
 No information is given out with refer- ence to the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
STOCK BUOYANCY
 MEANS PROSPERITY Marked Increase in Local Rail-
 roads and InduStrialS BANK DEPOSITS GROWING First National Yesterday Passed the $6,ooo,ooo Mark, Which Is Best
 Record for the State-Re-
 view of Stock Prices.
BANK DEPOSITS GROWING

''From the increasing buoyancy in lead ing stocks 1t is evident that wave Of prosperity Is going to strike the south soon," said w. P. c. Harding president of the First National bank, yesterday 'All of the coal and iron stocks have shown a steady increase since the begin ming of the spring, and as this Is usually a barometer for conditions over the coun- try, Birmingham is likely to feel pros- porous wave. was talking 10 well known iron expert today and he said that as yet he saw nothing to account for tho gradual increase in the price of railroad and industrial stocks, but that something good must be coming.
 Always Reason.
 You know" continued Mir. Harding' 'there is always some reason or expecta- ton to cause an increase or decrease in the price of stocks. For instance, if the men on the Inside of the large railroad companies or steel and iron concerns know that there is going to be heavy demand for coal and iron or steel during the next few months, they immediately begin buying those stocks, and conse- auently the price increases. In few months or weeks, as the case may be, the country begins to feel the effect of thIs prosperity which the stock operators had knowledge of some time before. In a case of falling off in demand the reverse is true. Everybody begins unloading. Since the heavy liquidation which kept the stock market almost in q continual panic last year, the situation has gradu- ally improved. I look for some very prosperous times soon."
 The deposits of the First National bank yesterday passed the S6,0OO GOO mark for the second time within the history of the bank. This is the largest amount of de- posits ever reported by a bank in the state of Alabama. The First National yesterday showed a deposit of S6oOiOoo. On the same day one year ago the bank showed a deposit of A,659oOo, rather phenomenal increase
 How Stocks Have Increased.
 As MT. Harding says stocks of all the local railroad and industrial companies show a healthy increase in price. Tester day Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, common. opened at 521s and closed at 541l. Since May 16 Tennessee stock has increased from Siss to the quo tation Just given. The lowest price of the year, however, was 31ss.
 The lowest price of the year for Sloss- Sheffield preferred stock was 77, which was reached January 20. Since that time the stock has increased until recently several sales have been made consider ably above 90. On May 13 of this year Re- publis preferred sold as low as 37. Tester day the closing price for preferred was 51% This was a fraction below the open ing price. but no significance attaches to the slight fuctuation.
 The railroad stocks show healthy in- creases and evidently indicate a strong growth in earnings. This IS especially true of the Louisville and Nashville and South
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Infant.

The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. " Dorse died yesterday morning, at their residence, 169 Fifty-flrst street, Woodlawn. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence, and the interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

The following petitions in bankruptcy have been filed:
 John 1T. Moore of Birmingham labili- ties $100. TO; assets $50.
 Frank Bissett of Birmingham, liabilities $40 .10 assets s13.20.
 John Smith. alias Montgomery. liabili- ties $57. .25; assets S21. 60.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
E. B, Mccrary.

E. B. McCrary a well-known citizen, died last night at the home of E. l.. Mar tin. 2512 Avenue G. after an illness of one month. He is survived by his wife, his daughters. Mrs. Edgar l.. Martin and Miss Nell McCrary, and his son, E. D. Mo- Crary. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows: John Me- Kenzie of Warrior to Miss Annie Yes- sick; Joseph M. Tomory of Birmingham to Miss Shafca M. McLoof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-15
Mrs. M. B. Whitehead.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. w. D. whitehead. aged 52 years, were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 O clock, and the interment was fin Enon Ridge cemetery.