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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
CHINA TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
FORMAL ASSURANCES GIVEN TO
 THIS GOVERNMENT.
Made fin Response to General inquiry by MT. Conger as to tho Significance of the Activity of Ch,nsse Tfoops- Belief That Fears of fsussia, Germany and France wiIi be Ailaycd.

i Washington, March 15.-The state de- partment has received formal assur- ances from China that the government of that country will insist on the ob- servances of the strictest neutrality to- ward both sides during the present war on the part of Chinese subjects. This assurance is in addition to the formal notice of neutrality already generally proclaimed by China. It is believed here that this last assurance given to l the United States will be useful in fin- l ally allaying the apprehensions express l ed by Russia that China would be led ] by Japanese successes into a breach of neutrality. Secretary Hay always l has earnestly advised the Chinese to
 adopt the most stringent measures to preserve absolute neutrality and in
 view of this last assurance it is believed that there is no reasonable cause for ap-
 prehension remaining.
 It was said tonight that the addi- tional assurances from China were in response to an inquiry from MT. Conger, the American minister at Pekin, who
 under instructions from the state de- partment asked the Chinese officials in a general way about the significance of the activity of the Chinese troops on the
 Manchurian border. Russia, Germany and France have felt some uneasiness about the movements of these troops eearing that junction with the Jap- anese forces was contemplated. This government, however, has not shared in the uneasiness and the positive charac- l ter Of the assurances that China
 would maintain the strictest neutrality leads to the belief that the manoeuver- ing of her army is for the legitimate purpose of getting it in shape to put
 down any disorder that may arise as a result Of the war.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
ikock yille fionse FniIa.

Rockville. March 15.--Foster & co, clothiers and dealers in gentlemen's furnishings, to-day filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy. The liabilities of the firm are about S5,O00 and the assets s1,600, consisting mostly of stock. The firm has been in Market street for sev- eral years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
Young Marx Tells of TxiiIing Two M ien
 In BuffaIo.


 Chicago, March 15.- Gustav Marx, the car barn bandit, confessed to two more crimes to-day.
 Two years ago last July" said Marx. I killed two men in a saloon at Buff falo, N. Y. Another man and I held up the place and killed the bartender and a man who tried to get out of a window The name of the owner of the saloon was either Patrick or Fitzpatrick ?
 Chicago, March 15.-Van Dine, anoth- CT of the condemned car barn bandits, will become a preacher in the county jail and will endeavor to convert his co-defendants and others To-day he asked Jailer Whitman for list of books from which to prepare his first sermon. The jail officials are of the opinion that the religious fervor which has taken possession of Van Dine is genuine.
 Buffalo, March 15.--Austin Grove, an East Side saloonkeeper, was shot and killed on June 2S 1902 The details of the crime are similar to those which Marx has confessed, the murder follow ing hold-up
 Three men giving the names of John Doyle, alias Frederick Mercer, Charles Green and John Richards were arrested for the crime, but they were acquitted. Superintendent Bull said this after noon: I think Marx is lying. He has read about these crimes in the papers and is making up the story.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
STATE CONGREGATIONAL CLUB.
Over 15o Members Attend Annual
 Meeting tn Hartford

over h5U Members Attend Annual
 Meeting tn Hartford
 Hartford March 15-Over i150 mem bers of the Connecticut Congregational club attended the annual meeting held here this evening, which was followed by banquet in Jewell hall. At the business meeting held at o'clock the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Wilbur F. Gordy, of Hartford; !; presidents, Rev. Charles B. Me- Kinley, of Rockville, George D. Taintor, of Hartford Rev. H. E. Peabody, of Hartford, Samuel H. Williams, of Glas- tonbury, George A. Gay, of West Hart ford, Rev. James G. Johnson, of Far mington Rev. E. T. Reinhold, of Wind- sor Locks, and c. H. Talcott, of Tal- cottville; secretary, David Calhoun of Hartford treasurer, Donald H. Wells, of Hartford; auditor, Thomas Turnbull, of Hartford.
 Executive, nominating and lookout committees were named. Four new members were admitted and five appli- cations for membership were received. After the banquet was over a discus- sion on "Congregationalism took place, the speakers being Rev. Dr. Ar mory H. Bradford, moderator of the National Council of Congregational Churches, and Rev William H. Doug- lass, D. D., of the Hartford Theological seminary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
Shipping News.

New York. March 15--Arrived: Steam CTS Dluecher, Hamburg; Noordam, Rotter- dam
 Sailed: Steamers Kaiser Wilhelm II, Bremen, Plymouth and Cherbourg; LonI- bardia, Orengo, Naples and Genoa, Aura nia, LiyerpoG
 Naples, March 14.-sailed: Steamer IN latia, New York.
 Geona, March 1o.- Arrived; Steamer si- licia, New York via Naples.
 Browhead March 15 Passed: Steamer Oceanic, New York for Liverpool.
 Sicily, March 15.--Passed: steamer Mar quette. New York, for London:
 Queenstown, Mach b. 7:45 D. m:-Ar- rived: Steamer oceanic. New York for Liverpool and proceeded.
 Falmouth, sfahch 15.-Arriyed: Staten dam. Rotterdam and Boulogne Sur Mer for New York (returned here with her Oosas st Michsel dt.ia March 15.-sailed: Steam CT Republic (from Alexandria, Naples and Gibraltary, Boston.
 Prlnz Wilhelm, Bremen, Southampton and Cherbqurg
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
IDENTIFICATION BILL PASSED.
Purchase of an Experimental Torpedo
 Boat Authorized.

Washington, March 15.-The senate passed the fertilization bill to-day af- ter three hours discussion of the amendment authorizing the purchase of an experimental torpedo boat. and the provision for the purchase of sites for defense works in the Hawaiian islands. The torpedo boat provision was stub bornly fought, but the amendment sug- gested by the committee on appropria- tions was retained. The Hawaiian pro- vision, which had been eliminated by the committee was restored, and the sum in creased from $2OOO0O as fixed by the house to $526. 100 Several other bills were passed. One of these appro- priates s1,oOOOOO for public building at Atlanta, Ga.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
Fire on pennelly Plaee.

A barn on Donnelly place occupied by two horses owned by some Italians caught on fire last night and before the blaze was extinguished about $50 dam- age had been done. The two horses were rescued by the firemen before they had received any injury. It is thought that the fire started through some one smoking on the premises.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
Turkish Cruiser Turnsd over.

Newport News, Va, March 15.-The formal transfer of the cruiser Madjidia, built by the Cramps, to the Turkish government was made this afternoon, when the Turkish flag was raised on the warship. The Medjidia sailed for the Dardanelles tonight by way of St. Thomas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
NEW-srArE PROBLEM.
EnI making One state of New ms1lca and OhIahom. Abou. Completed.

and okIahoma About Completed.
 Washington. March 15.-The statehood problem to-day was taken up by the subcommittee of the house committee on territories. recently appointed to draft statehood bills for Arizona and New Mexico and Oklahoma, and the h. dian territory. The bill making a state of the first two named was practically completed. The difficulty of adjusting the taxation and other questions. with regard to the admission of Oklahoma and the Indian territory as state are next to be taken up. When the second bill has been completed it is probable the two bills will be joined as dual bill for two states out of the four ter ritories. The subcommittee is to con- tinue ifs wrk daily.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
sale Of L qnor by Department store.

Albany, March 15.-Prohibition of the sale of liquor by department stores is favored by the Anti-Saloon league in 8 bill now in the hands of Assemblyman Newcomb. Superintendent Russell, of the league, says the evil of such sale is much greater than is generally known, and that large numbers of woman shoppers purchase liquor in small f1asks and drink it in the retiring rooms of the stores.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
TliIman stan Improves.

Washington, March 15.-senator Till mans throat trouble has practically disappeared and he has recovered so greatly from his attack of the grip that it is expected he will leave the city for the south not later than the end of the week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
>ratendam Damaged.

Falmouth, England, March 15.--The Holland-American line steamer Staten dam, Captain Bakker, which sailed from Rotterdam on March 12 for New York, has returned to this port from 19( miles west of Scilly with her boiler and furnaces damaged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
WILL RUN FOR CONGR ESs.
James H. TiIman Who W as Recent,
 Acquitted of Murder.

Augusta, Ga.. March 15.-Ex-L -Lieuten- ant Governor James H. Tillman, re- gently acquitted of murder for the kill ing of Editor N. G. Gonzales, of Colum- bia, s. C., announces his candidacy for congress in an interview in the Angus ta Chronicle. He will stand for the seat vacated by the death of Colonel G. w. Croft. The dead congressman was at one time the law partner of Tillman ant his leading coonsel in the murder trial
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
Professor Arlhnr Greeley Dead,

St. Louis, March 15.--Arthur Greeley, professor of biology at the Washington university, died to-day at the Jewish hospital, after an operation for appen- dicitis. A brother from Yale college was with him when he expired.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16
MORE ROOSEVELT MEN
 CHOSEN AS DELEGATES
HEFFELFINGER, FAMOUS TALE
 GUARD, AMONG THEM.

VIII Attend the National Republican
 Convention from the Firth Mtnnesots
 District-DeIegates at Knox and Mi.
 Vernon, Ind, and St Joseph, Mo In-
 ssructed for the President.
 Minneapolis, March IS. = The Fifth Minnesota district, republican. to-day elected W. w. Heffelfinger and c. A. Smith delegates to the national conven- ton. The former is the famous Yale football guard. The latter is a million aire lumberman. The county conven- tion. composed of the same delegates, had previously instructed the delegates to the sta.e convention to work for Roosevelt.
 Fargo, N. D., March 15.-The repub- lican state central committee to-day fixed May IS as the date and Fargo as the place for the meeting of the con- vention to elect delegates to the na- tional convention. The state conven- ton for nominations will be held at Grand Forks July 27. The committee adopted resolutions endorsing Presi- dent Roosevelt for renomination.
 Knox, Ind, March 15.--Republicans of the Thirteenth congressional district to- day renominated Representative Brick by exclamation. Delegates to the na- tional convention were instructed for Roosevelt.
 Mt. Vernon. Ind, March 15.-Con- gressman James A. Hemenway was re- nominated to-day without opposition by the republicans of the First Indiana district. Strong resolutions instructing for President Roosevelt were adopted. St. Joseph, Mo, March 15.-The repub- lican convention of the Fourth congress sional district which to-day elected del- egates to the national convention in structed them for Roosevelt.
 Colorado Democratic Delegates Unin-
 structed.
 Colina, Col, March 15.-The democrats of the Fourth congressional district to- day renominated Harvey c. Garber for congress. s. A. Haskins and A. D. Mill Ter were named as delegates to the na- tional democratic convention. The dele gates go uninstructed.
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pnl Incorporating ned men,s counc,r.

Washington, March 15.--Representa- tive Gregg of Texas introduced a bill to- day to incorporate the Great Council Of the United States of the Improved Order of Red Men.
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GRAND CoMMANDERY OFFICERS

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-16

St. Joseph, Mo, March 15.-The repub- lican convention of the Fourth congress sional district which to-day elected del egates to the national convention in structed them for Roosevelt.
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PORT ARTHUR ORDERED
 HELD BY KUROPATKlN
MUST BE DEFENDED BY PRES.
 ENT GARRISON.

Statement from st. Petersburg Dsclar- ing Rumors That stronghold Is Being Abandoned Are the veries' Nonsense Report of Another Japanese Attack March Is in which the Russians Are Said to Have suffered Severely.
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CONFESSES MORE GRIMES.

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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07
ChenOMeth News Notes.

Harry Adams leg was found to be
broken upon examination, but he is do
ing fine as near as we know.
William Durham is down with pneu-
monia at present DR.. Dumble is the at
tending physician. He was over yesterday
and says Mr., Durham is doing well. His
daughter, Maud, and brother-in-law
came down from The Dalles to wait on
him. Charles Lane went up to get
hem
Fred Kautz and his wife returned
New Years eve as stated in the Glacier
OF last week, and he gave the people of
Chenowth free ball in celebration of
the same. He has remodeled the old
office building and is making that his
residence, Fred took flying trip to
Hood River yesterday and returned last
night
Robert stones family returned from
Hood River valley, Saturday, where
they had been visiting for few days.
Miss Lillian Jones, the teacher, re-
turned, Saturday, from her holiday visit
at home near Salem.
Mrs Mitchell has returned to Parker
town. She was visiting her parents
and relatives here, B.F. Fuller and fam
lily.
Ira Hewett and wife returned to Dra-
no from their holiday visit around
Lyle.
Literary again tonight. We will have
a divorce case instead Of debate. Mrs.
Wess Bilderback is suing for a divorce.
So far the correspondent has not been
informed on what grounds she bases her
claims.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07
Ndell Notes.

AZ the annual meeting of the Union
church, Monday, January 4, NJ. d. Odell
was elected trustee to succeed himself,
B. T. Young was elected to succeed Rev.
G. A. Wyman, who removed from the
neighborhood last fall.
John C. Mccoy, brother of Mrs.M. d..
Odell, came out Saturday and renamed
over Sunday with friends here. Mr..
Mccoy has for the past ten years been
working for the railroads in the capac-
itv OF an engineer, but having secured
so acres Of land several years ago in the
now famous White Salmon country, has
concluded that ranching for himself is
preferable to railroading, and has quit
the company. He is enthusiastic over
the future Of this section.
James Eggert received the sad news
OF his mothers death at Lawrence, Kas.,
last Friday,fand left Hood River that
night to attend the funeral.
Notices are pasted calling a public
meeting at the school house on Satur-
day, the 9th, for the purpose of discuss
ing the matter of levying special tax
for this road district. This is matter
that should interest every resident oi
the district. There is probably no one
thing that will enhance values more
readily than good roads, and if our for
tune depended on good winter roads, |
think district No 7 would have to make
an assignment. Pine Grove has already
taken theinitiative steps in this matter
and let us be a close second.
Mr.. Blocher, who lives in the road
district across the river, has quite a sub
scription list for work upon the roads in
the two districts, beginning at the TOP
of the Slingerland hill and working
north to a point opposite the Valley
Christian church. This is a good move,
and is meeting the approval of nearly
all as the list shows. Let the good work
go on,
If you don't waut to work stay out o.
the Glacier. Last week the Little
White Store advertised wood for sale
and he got a job right off, and if you
think the roads are O. K. try hauling
wood.
Two festive drummers we're at the
Little White Store Monday. Every two
weeks we have Drummers' day here
Why do they come? Because they gel
an order. Why does the Little White
Store buy? Because it finds good sale fol
the goods. The stock is always new ant
fresh. Why? Because the prices are
right and the goods move quickly.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07
WHITE SALMON NOTES.

Misses Cora and Edna Cameron have
returned to their school at Eugene.
Lloyd Groshong, little son OF A. b.
6 roshong, died in Vancouver. Sunday
morning. The funeral services were
held at White Salmon, in the Congre-
gntional church, Tuesday morning, at
10 o'clock.
The woman's working club met with
Mrs. Jewett Wednesday. The day was
spent in quilting.
Captain II. C. Cook, who is sick with
pneumonia, is much better,
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. J. Smith of euler
were visiting in White Salmon last
week.
The White Salmon assembly of Unit
ed Artisans installed the following Of
ficers Saturday evening, January 2;
Master artisan, S G Zeigler; supern-
tendent, Frank Groshong; inspector,
Lydia l. Grove; secretary, NJ Kast ;
treasurer, Guy & Grove, senior con-
ductor, Frank Egan; junior conductor,
Georgia Johnston; master OF ceremo-
nies, Anna Wolfard; instructor, J ?
Egan; warden, Roy NJ Grove. Alter
the meeting adjourned lunch was served
and dancing filled up the time until
midnight. Music was furnished by
Chapman and Adams.
A school bond election was held in
'he school house Thursday afternoon,
December 81. The question of bonding
the district for the purpose of erecting a
new school house was submitted to the
voters of the district The bonds were
carried, 6S to %. White Salmon will
have have a new school house now o.
Which We shall not be ashamed.
Rev. Garrison, Judge Byrkett, Gus
Coleman and Frank Egan we're in Port.
land last week on business.
Misses Nora and Alice Cunning re.
turned, Friday, to Forest Grove, where
they are attending school.
Misses Mary and Belle Cheyne came
down from Hartland, Saturday morn.
ing, and were the guests of Mary and
Belle Wolfard until Monday, when they
left for their home at Gilmer.
Paul McKercher OF Portland spent his
Christmas vacation at Oak Hill farm
the guest of Colin Cameron
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07
Notes From Underwood.

Underwood Is now plated town site.
Last week Amos Underwood surveyed
and staked off his big ranch into town
lots, both above and below the BLUM.
This property is now on the market, and
Mr.. Underwood thinks that during the
boom times to come next summer, there
will be many new houses put up by new
comers. Those who helped with the
survey work were Herman Bueche, Will
Underwood, Abe Ames and Frank Lar
son.
large number of Underwood people
attended the New Years dance at
White Salmon.
By the School Children.
The school children have had vaca-
ton and are ready to return to work.
Little Corbett Underwood is expected
home next Saturday from The Dalles
hospital, where he has been confined
for the last FIVE weeks, having under
gone an operation for appendicitis. We
are glad that he is on the road to recov.-
cry, and hope TO see him up and around
before long.
Professor G. H. Cromwell returned
to his school after weeks vacation
spent on the Clifton ranch.
Ed Underwood made trip to The
Dalles, Saturday.
Ed Lyons is in Portland visiting his
sister.
Miss Davidson and Mrs. McDaniels,
after spending Christmas with Miss
Davidson's cousin, A. ]. Haynes, re-
turned home Tuesday morning.
A. G. Wise and daughter of Cheno'
with spent Sunday with Michael Thorn
ton of Thorntonville.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07
Dukes VALLEY Notes.

We are having some cloudy weather
over head and terrible muddy weather
under foot. But what Of that? That is
the best kind of weather to make those
big grubs come crawling out Of the
ground. Although il you work in the
timber you will not notice the mud.
Last week w. G. Dodson and j. o.
Cameron sawed wood. j. Q. Carnahan
spent his vacation at home clearing up
his place.
A number OF our neighbors met at
Joseph Knox's New Years eve and
gave a surprise party TO Mr.. Cameron's.
Dube Aldrich and family we're up Wis
iting their brother and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Dodge and family. They
came up Tuesday from Hubbard and re-
turned Sunday Our school has been
very small the past two weeks. but l
guess the absent pupils were preparing
Tor Christmas and New Year. We were
glad TO see some Of our Sunday school
pupils back to Sunday school who have
been absent for three OF four Sundays.
w. c. Carnaban is having a hard
time with his tooth. 1t is his best friend
Just now.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07

William s. Crane, of California, Nd,
suffered for years from rheumatism and
lumbago. He was finally advised to
try Chamberlain Pain Balm, which he
did and it effected complete cure. For
sale bv all druggists.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07
Mount Hood Notes.

Shooting matches are all the go here
now. There is one every Saturday
The dance on New Years eve was a
success. All had a good time. There
was not very large crowd, but all had
good time.
1t is the wish of most of the people
here that we organize a stock company
for our hall and issue stock to all who
have paid towards putting up the build
ing and by so doing we will be able to
finish tho hall and run it more satisfac
torily than can be done under the pres
ent circumstances
Miss Hart returned to Portland last
Friday after visiting her brother here
for the past ten days. Miss Hart is a
nurse in one of the hospitals at Port
land.
There was an old fashioned charivari
up here last week. We understand that
the boys and young ladies were in at
tendance. There were about 20 of then
and we're all served with refreshments
and cigars, and after bidding the happy
couple. MIR. and Mrs. w. H. Edick, &
happy New Year, they all departed fol
their homes.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07

tremely well rendered. She is a very
entertaining and 81 lf-possessed little
lady.
Mrs Lefiler, Will her son and daugh.
ter, who have been visiting the family
.of A. W King, left last Saturday fol
their home at Heppner, Or, where they
were formerly 0 ID acquaintances OF Mr..
King and family.
Miss Bodine in her reunition OF the
catarrh cure, at the box social was clear
ly and Justly one Of the favorites OF the
evening, the audience refusing to allow
tine programme to be finished until Mics
Bodine appeared again and pleasantly
informed them that she would resume
the sale OF her famous remedy in the
near future.
Miss Laura. and Flora Wilson returned
to The Dalles, last week.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07

for consumption turned despair into JOY
The first bottle brought immediate re-
lief and its continued use completely
cured her. 1t is the most certain cure
in the world for all throat and lung
troubles. Guaranteed bottles 5Oc and
81. Trial bottle free at Chas. N.Clarkc
drnp store
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07
Sated Prom Terrible Death.

The family Of Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbit of
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
were poweriess to save her. The most
skillml physicians and every remedy
used, failed while consumption was slow
ly but surely taking her life. Ia this
terrible hour DR.. Kings New discovery
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-01-07

/ use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver tablets for indigestion and find
that they suit my case better than any
dyspepsia remedy have ever tried and
l have used many different remedies.
am nearly 81 years OF age and have snf
fered great deal from indigestion.
can eat almost anything want to now
George W. Emory, Rock Mills, Ala
For sale by all druggists.