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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-03-04
Robert R. Roberts, MD, Wash
ington, d. c., writes:

"1hrough my own experience
as well as that of many of my
friends and acquaintances who
have been cured or relieved of
catarrh by the use of Hartman's
Peruna, l can confidently recon-
mend 1t to those suffering from
such disorders, and have no hes
itation In prescribing it to my
patients. Robert K. Roberts.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-03-04

he coming of winter, for with the first
rable disease is famed into life and all
The nostrils are stopped up and the
secretions only by continual hawking
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-03-04

"a the name Of this paper will send you Iot of farm
- samples Including some OF above fully worth sio ~
~ sA toEether with mammoth isopsrs illustrst.
oataoE alone worth $1,000 tosvsry fsrnss
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-03-04

We are hsadquarten for Asl the kind yisidinr tom
PR acre bslnsrs Asike Clover. hardy oak yielding
tons OF magnificent hay per We a.
Mammoth Red Clover OF Crimson Clover Of June Cloyey
givea full description. Sef 0~s~i"h
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
MARTIAL LAW
is DECLARED
Secretary Taft Has Sent a Corps
of Engineers and Two
Regiments

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BALTIMORE, Feb. S.-Martial law
wasformally declared at noon super
cedfng police regulations. There have
been a dozen arrests for looting but no
deaths other than that of Fireman III
ginfritz yet has been reported. Police
Governor Warfied says that the de-
posits and records of public institu-
tions are believed to have wthstood the
fire. Dozens of cities are sending
messages of coincidence and proffers
of financial aid.
ON telephone request from the mayor
Secretary Taft this afternoon sent to
the devastated city Major Burr and
Captains Gillette and Newcomer, all of
the engineer corps, accompanied by
company engineers from Washington
barracks. They are TO have charge of
pulling down dangerous walls and will
otherwise assist the authorities. Cen
eral Corhin commanding the depart
ment of the east at New York has been
ordered to hold two regiments in readi-
ness at a moments notice for the pres
ervation of order.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
MAYOR AND CITY ENGINEER
ENGAGE IN A WRANCLE
Argument Was Precptated Over the Work
Done on the Retaining Walls Built on the
Normal Hill Sewer Line

would be resisted. On motion of Mr..
Kios Mr. Holland was given the privl-
lege of building a fourteen foot side
walk which would allow the building to
stand on its present location until such
time as it may remain there but after
that time that if new building should
he erected it should be placed back on
the property line
Mr.. Armstrong, representing the Ma
tional Road and Drill Manufacturing
Co, of Chicago, addressed the council
on a street roller manufactured by his
company. The matter was taken un-
der advisement by the council until
such time as the city was ready to pur-
chase a roller.
Attorney John Il. Anderson addressed
the council in behalf of d. NJ. Risdon
asking the city to give deed to cic1r
title to certain property forrneri. To-
Gated on old Fifth street. The matter
was referred TO the city attorney.
resolution was adopted by the
council to pay w l.. Clifford, county
assessor. the sum of 800 being ex-
penseS attached to collecting city taxes.
The new charter provides that the city
taxes will be collected by the county
Continued on page So
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

The city council met in adjourned
session Saturday night. Councilman
]. b. West of the First ward made his
first appearance as successor to l.. Le-
Quime lately resigned. Mr.. West was
appointed on the street, finance, fire
and water and cemetery committees.
Attorney Thomas Mullen appeared in
behalf of Dennis Holland proprietor of
the hotel De France protesting to re-
cent lines surveyed on the west side
and north side of the hotel De France
property at the corner of Second and
c street.
Mr.. Mullen explained that the sur
vey recently made by Engineer Maxon
would necessitate the removal of the
building back to a distance of two feet
which would damage Mr.. Hollands
property to the extent of about $4,000.
They petitioned the city to allow them
to build a fourteen foot sidewalk in
stead of a sixteen foot walk which is
required by the ordinance. Mr.. Mullen
stated that Mr.. Mccullough at the time
he was city engineer had placed the
lines according to the present location
of the hotel property and suggested
that if the city enforced the lines as
surveyed by Engineer Maxon that it
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
ENTIRE WATER FRONT AeLAzE
Complete Destruction of Business Dis
trict Now Probable

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
BALTIMORE. Feb. S.-One thirty:
The water front is now seething fur
mace. great mills, steamships, wharves,
long rows of cotton and great ware
houses filled with merchandise are en-
tirely aflame. With water front goes
the shipping interests of this seaport,
making a complete destruction of Bal
timore's business district.
The fire at this time is under con-
troll, only in the sense that unless the
wind changes the flames can not cross
Falls river bounding on the northeast
the business section and it's confines.
More than fifty engines, trucks and
crews have been brought from other
cities to augment the local fire depart
ment yet should the wind change it is
probable this great force of firemen
and modern appliances would prove in
adequate to save the residence section.
Two hundred and fifty extra police
have arrived from Philadelphia.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS CUT
WAR IS NOW CERTAIN
Japanese Plan to Attack the Russian Fleet Off
Port Arthur-FranCe' Mediation
Will be Rejected

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, Feb. S-Secretary Daug-
las in the house of commons today an
nounced that official information had
been received that all diplomatic rela-
tions between Russia and Japan we've
broken off.
Hayashi, the Japanese minister this
morning says that a state of war ex-
lists and it is possible there will be no
further declaration.
The British foreign office has a con-
slant stream of cablegrams. The Brit
ish navy is preparing for mobilization
on a moments notice. The The cabi-
net met at noon to consider the eastern
situation.
The agency National publishes dis
patch from Toxic that a declaration of
war is momentarily expected. A meet
ing of the council of elders under the
Craftsmanship of the mikado is now i'm
progress.
The Central News reports that a
strong Japanese fleet has gone to Cher
nulf Korea, and that several Russian
trading steamers have been seized.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
BANDITS NOW
ON TRIAL
"d'a wants to Plead Guilty and
save His Life But the States
Attorney Says No

a., ''"so' Feb. S.-After twentv-six
cost spent in securing a jury at the
,ba s' o. OF nearly fifteen thousand dollars
morning. va ''eiS > opened TINS
t,r 'iy after it opened Marx asked
,bs consultation with the Judge and
tjr.s ,ourt with the various LAWYERS re-
dars,o - 'he chambers where it is mn
ana , .1 MARX offered to plead guilty
lion t ,prn state evidence in considera :
a. a..i 'nat his life be spared.
clsrsa @'S,ant States Attorney oleson de-
Mary ne would make no trade with
copy,.. as he had evidence suficiert r.
rha al men involved.
the ssse greatest precautions are taken IN
cludea 'nission nn of spectators who in
persoa many society women Ear
banIfs IS searched for weapons, Four
tab on saaS ,ehed Vandine and two kept
zach of the other prisoners. ''
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
e0vER|NC BUSINESS DISTRICTS
LOSS FIXED AT S25O,OOO,OOO
Strong Gale Prevented checking of Flames, Fire
Apparatus Assembled from All Neighboring
Cities No Serious Loss of Life

of billion mark. The fire still con-
| tinues.
new fire detachment of seven en-
gines, six hose reels and six trucks ar
rived at eight o'clock and immediately
entered the fight. The militia are now
in full charge of the district assisted
by the regulars.
One New York insurance company at
ten o'clock figures it's losses at $50. 900. =
600. No serious casualties are reported
up to eleven o'clock.
Hundreds of firemen have succumbed
during the forenoon to the terrific heat
and the the emergency hospitals are
filled. Their places in many cases were
taken by citizens. The body of Fire
man llginfritz who came with the re-
lief crew from York, Pa, was found at
noon in the Equitable building where
he tried to carry line of hose. Presi-
dent Hood of the Baltimore street rail-
way is missing.
The Western Union established tenn
porary Offices and twenty wires at noon
at North and Saratoga streets which
were Immediately deluged with press
matter. The only paper being pub
lished in the city is the Evening World.
q Scripps paper. Its building escaped
the flames. Thousands surround the
office where extras are edited as fast as
possible.
The mayor has called a meeting of
leading citizens to discuss ways and
means to meet the emergency.
Fresh relays of engines. men and
horses are being rushed by special train
from JERSEY City, New York and
Brooklyn.
AT noon, under an immense outpour
OF water from one of the greatest fire
departments ever assembled in the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
JAPAN HAS
DECLARED WAR
Reviews the Situation and Has
Recalled her MiniSter...WiII
Defend Her interests

LONDON, Feb. S-The Japanese gov
ernment has issued statement ex-
planning her attitude whion might be
easily classed as a declaration of war.
She reviews the japanese demands for
a guarantee of Koreas independence.
the delays in replying by Russia and
Russians continued military and naval
activity and says the latter has ca arsed
dubt as "A hpe for a peaceful So ition
of the difficulty and has rendered 1t
necessary for Japan 10 act .n se + de-
fense
she has therefore orderel Kurino to
leave St. Petersburg and reserves the
right to defend her nenaced interests
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
Biggest fire in the history the United States raging $3OOOOOOOO
BATTLE HOURLY EXPECTED
Austrian Legation Says Warships Are
Approaching Each Other

Especial Telegram TO Evening Teller1
BERLIN, Feb. S.--The Cologne Ga
zette. says that Admiral Won Spaun,
commander of the Austrian navy has
received a dispatch from the comman-
der of the Austrian legation at Peking
that Japan has embarked her regiments
og guards and two army divisions on
forty steamers. The dispatch adds that
the Russian cruiser division sailed from
Port Arthur and a naval battle is ex-
pected hourly.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Gets PAM
Controversy Settled Today BY
Meeting of Merchants
Interested

1t was decided today al IN ,tine
OF merchants interested in Biddle piano
contest to give the piano Il the p blic
school
The decision is the end Of a eo1te-t
inaugurated some months ago 70 a.
posing of Biddle piano by 7#.i..~
contest. One vote went with eve "
cent purchase.
The contest narrowed TO the I
ton public school and the LeF lN
state normal On last Saturdays rat
there was charge of some ire
ity in the balloting and the meeting
was held today to see what shoa,fr p.
lone.
The decision was to give the piano TO
the public school
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

,s.,oial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BALTIMORE, Feb. S.-One of the
o-satest fires in the history of the
United States is raging in the city
-.,ore hundreds of acres of business
,locks are a mass Of ruins.
A. nine this morning the flames are
s-,r beyond control and the wind is
hJowing a gale, practically all the
wholesale and a large part of the retail
district is swept about forty blocks
stretching a mile in one direction. The
loss is easily 500, 100000 and may go to
,q0O 100000 with no relief in sight. The
fourth and fifth regiments of Maryland
militia and regulars from Fort Henry
and the police from Washington and
Philadelphia are guarding the property.
An the local newspaper plants are con-
sumed and some OF the papers are be-
ng issued from the Star and Post
plants in Washington.
At eleven this morning the fire ex-
tent covers every thing west on
Fayette street to Light north to Lex
ngton west to Liberty, east to Bowleys
wharf and Pratt street thence on a di-
rect line to point on west Falls ave-
nue., north of Block street.
The Geodetic survey in giving out the
above statement says it includes a
hundred and forty acres. The latest
estimate on losses of buildings alone is
'l25O0OOOO, which added to the con-
ents, brings amounts according to the
IRE underwriters to near the quarter
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
Little Change For Hanna

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. - Hanna
passed comfortable night His tenn
perature this morning was 1O2. Doctor
Carter of Cleveland, his family physi-
clan arrived today. Drs Rixey, Osler
and Carter, issued bulletin at noon.
"Hannas temperature hundred three,
pulse "a, slight irritability of the
stomach but mind clear, and general
condition good"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
70 FIGHT
FOR JAPAN
British hReSidentS at Vancouver are
Applying to the Japanese
a
CONSUL to Enlist

especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb. S.-The
japanese consul here has received ap-
p"Vauoh from $50 British Columbians
10 nght for the mikado in the impend-
"s war They are from officers and
r'en at Esquimalt. the British North
.p'iilc station, retired navy and army
s.'erS' local militia, volunteers and
r,.'a'e citlzens. The applications are
'O"''ig IN at the rate of ten a dav.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
FRANCE WILL MEDIATE
Other Powers Will Give Her Their
Moral Support

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON. Feb. s.-A Paris correc-
ton the Exchange Telegraph says the
correspondent is informed in official
quarters that France is determined to
make an immediate and supreme effort
to mediate between Russia and Japan
1t is stated the other powers have as
sured France of their moral support
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
FIRST BATTLE PLANNED
Japanese Fleet Will Attack the Rus
slams OF Port Arthur

Especial Telegram to Evening Tnller.l
TOXIC. Feb. SIT is expected here
the first battle between the Russian
and Japanese will occur off Port Ar
thur where the harbor Is inadequate to
protect the entire Russian fleet. The
Japanese fleet is now believed to be
proceeding there from Nagasaki. The
japanese plan great torpedo use in the
coming war.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
Ste amer Burned

NEW YORK, Feb, s.-The Joy line
steamer Fremont" burned here this
morning. loss about fifty thousand. Two
Iionesses escaped from cage on the
steamer and showed fight The fremen
concentrated their streams and forced
the animals back into the flames where
they perished.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
Congress IS Acts

Especial Telegram to Evening TelIer.)
WASHINGTON. Feb. S-Congress-
man Enrich of Chicago introduced a
bill in the house this afternoon appro-
priating a million dollars for relief of
the city of Baltimore to be used in
sheltering the homeless and clearing
the streets of debris.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
FREMONT. o.. Feb. S.-Half of the
city is now under water and the worst
flood since 1888. An ice gorge thirty
feet high diverted the main channel of
business street Scores OF families are
homeless.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
Japan Will Object

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
PARIS, Feb. S.-The japanese min
isterman interview says that Japan will
reject all attempts at mediation by
France.
On the bourse is the most serious
slump in fifteen years. There is a gem
eral panic in all stocks but the Russian
securities suffered most.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
Japanese Cut the Gable

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
PARIS, Feb. S.-The Japanese have
cut the cable between Japan and Korea
according to advices received of the
severing by the French foreign office
1t is supposed the object is to prevent
news of the operations of the Japanese
from reaching the Russians.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

WASHINGTON. Feb. 8.-Cameron
Forbes of Boston has been offered the
place on the Philippine commission
made vacant by Taft's removal. 1t is
believed he will accept.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.D
BLADIVOSTOCK, Feb 8.--The ice
breaker has kept this port open despite
of the frost until now. 1t is possible
the Russian squadron will take refuge
here at any time.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
OTHER POWERS MIX IN
Will Land Troops in China to Protect
Their interests

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
PARIS, Feb. S.-France has agreed
with the other powers to land troops in
China Immediately upon the outbreak
of hosilities in order to assure neu-
trality of the middle empire.
A counsel of ministers is in secret
session this morning. Dellcasse an
nounced he would decline to answer in
quiries regarding orient beyond that
France would remain neutral
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08
City Of Baltimore Swept by Fire
More Than l4O Acres BURNING

worlds history it is believed the fire is
under control and practically held
within the boundaries given by the
Goedetic survey.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

Start the New Year right. PatIonize
the Lewiston Steam Laundry
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

Kuriso has left St. Petersburg and that
Dercsen may leave Toxic tomorrow,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-08

Diplomats Are Withdrawn
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The state
department Is advised that Minister
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-17

Thank you, sir. Forty dollars once,
forty dollars twice, forty"
Thank you, Mrs. Cary. Mrs Cary
bids $45. Forty-five once forty-five
twice, fortyfve three times-and sold
to Mrs. Cary for $45.'
%, what on earth shall I do? I would
not have the thing for the world and be-
sides I've spent twice my allowance al
Get up and let the man have it"
fSince the gentleman who bid against
me seems SO much disappointed I'm will
have it,
Mr.. Carter says he couldn't think of
being so rude, Mrs. Cary He is quite
content that you should have it.
Is SO much larger than mine
oh, no! You keep it, my dear. I'm
sure it's a good piece. 1 guess 1 won't
wait any longer. Good morning"
I honestly believe that she's glad I got it.
And paid three prices for it, too l wish
could make her take the old thing"
Just look at that mani 1 actually be-
neye he is smiling.
Did you ever see such a horrid look
ing person.
What shall do with that old high
boy? It's really a good piece after all
though. Don't you think you could use it.
my dear? It would look SO well in your
dining room"
I'm afraid not. I have to deny myself
a great many things. you lziow. And,
anyhow, L couldn't think of taking it
away from you. dear
Well 1 just thought your dining room
looked a trife bare, that's all. Therei
atlat- Garter Inan is going out, The very
have that high boy. when he knew, per-
against him as a jokeH'-Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-17

tunately for the old chaps who go
down to the store every night to sit
around and tell how their grandfathers
fought and died at Yorktown or King S
Mountain, the Chuck is not in wait
ing to devour them as they struggle
homewards through the darkness.
French naturalists of hundred years
ago wrote of the woodchuck that when
pressed by hunger he would pull down
and devour a calf, and that when dri-
ven to bay by dogs he would turn and
kill half a dozen before yielding up his
life, but the stories were like French
animal has never been any different
from what he is today He prefers a
young cabbage-head to veal, and a car
rot to a tender baby. He is largely
given to running out nights and sleep
ing most of next day, and now or then,
in meeting up with the coon or pos
sum he is ready to pick a fuss; but on
the whole, he is we'll behaved and if it
wasn't for the fur dealers, his skin
would never be made up into NUTS
and ticketed: This fine mink muff only
SIS to close out our stock Now and
then, when a farmer misses a dozen
bushels of potatoes or a wagon load
of wheat, the country detective called
in lays it to the woodchuck and camps
on his trail, but it never ends in any
thing serious.
There are those who think that our
forefa theirs would have made a greater
hit had they adouted the woodchuck
instead of the eagle as our national
emblem, but just at that time the old
patriots were rushed with business and
did the best thing they could and must
not be blamed. You can't always find
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-17
WHEN SILENCE FELL.

YES" said the man. who looked as
if he had seen Europe. Asia and At
RIGA and passed few years at the
North Pole. 1--WE have ssome excellent
institutions in America, but when you
come right down to real civilization
when you come
Hold on there, misteri' interrupted
the farmer, as he turned around in his
seat
what is it q, was zzsixasl. s.s s.-..ssl
''You are gofn' to say sunthfn', but
before you git it off-before you tell
US how many thousand years Yurup
is ahead of US in civilization. femme
ask you how many pumpkin seeds is
usually planted in a hill?"
Then there was a dead silence and
the conductor came around and tried
to collect the fares over again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-17
Tons of Diamonds.

1t IS estimated that the total world
production of diamonds uD to date
approximates 81, 00O0 600 carats. AS we
are not in the habit of weighing our
diamonds by the ton, we are in some
doubt concerning the proper system OF
computation, whether troy or ayoirdu-
pois, long ton or short ton. According to
the system used by those who do
weigh their diamonds in ton quantities,
the result would be in the neighbor-
hood of twenty or twenty-five tons of
sparklers now appearing as factors in
the joys and the miseries of world
which has substituted diamonds for the
beads and the wampum of its an
cestorS.
The regions contributing to this sup
ply and the percentage of their con-
tribution appear as follows: South
Africa. S1.5 per cent; Brazil. IS per
cent, and the remaining 5 per cent.
divided among Borneo, India, New
South Wales and British Guiana. with
North America and Russia supplying
specimens. The last two of these coun-
tries have furnished just about enough
to equip an opera box for a single
evening. The deep obligation of So
ciety to South Africa is fully apparent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-17
NATURAL HISTORY.
Some Information Picked Up in the
Woods and Elsewhere.

The woodchuck is an inhabitant of
only two countries-America and Rus
STA. That's the only reason Russia can
bring forward why America should be
friends with her and let her gobble up
as much of China as she can swallow
What few woodchucks are found in
Austria-Hungary or Switzerland got
over there by mistake and wish they
had never left home.
Had the woodchuck been born as
large as the lion and as fierce as the
tiger, America wouldn't have held half
as many spelling schools and molasses
candy pulls, and might still be groan-
ing under the yoke Of tyranny. For