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The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

DR.. J. G. Hill, who entered Mexico
more than a half century ago as a
member of an invading army and then
became the protege of the very govern
ment he had gone to fight, died at
Monterey, Mex, on the 18th. of debility
resulting from old age.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

The Kentucky house of representa-
tives, on the 10th, adopted a resolution
expressing sorrow for the death of Sen
ator Hanna and ad%journing out of re-
spect to the memory of the dead SEN
atOr.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
Fire ut EllenviIle, N. Y.

Middletown, N. " Feb. ia fire
at Ellenville, Thursday, destroyed the
Terwilliger house, together with a sa-
loon, a meat market and a barber shop,
entailing a loss of $751; 00.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
HAS TROUBLES AT HOME.
Revolution nary Party Vigorous

The Revolutionary Party Vigorous
Iy at Work at Rostof.
New York, Feb. 19.-Pandemonium
has reigned for several days at Rostoff,
according to a Times dispatch from
Moscow. The revolutionary party is
vigorously at work.
The state of affairs in the Caucasus
is also unsatisfactory, and the gov
eminent is apprehensive of an extern
sion of the disorders.
The governors of the provinces have
secured special instructions on the sub
ject.
Seoul, Feb. 19.-The report that s.
900 Russian troops had arrived at Chin
Tien Chung, opposite Win, on the
Yalu river, is confirmed, as is the re-
port that the Russians have occupied
Wiju itself. They have 1000 troops at
Win, and the first collision is ex-
pected somewhere in hat vicinity.
ADVANCING TOWARD SEOUL.
No Indication of Attack On Corean
Capital.
Toxic, Feb. 19.-Reports received
here from Corea Thursday night state
that the Russian troops are advancing
toward Seoul and that a strong posi-
ton at Ping-Yang has been occupied
by them. Their present movements.
however, do not indicate any imme-
date intention of attacking the Corean
capital. The japanese garrison in
Seoul has been greatly strengthened in
the last few days.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
Land Operation. Delayed.

"Our country displays such unity
and desire for self-sacritice on behalf
of the national cause that all true
news from the scene of hostilities will
be Immediately due to the entire ma
ton"
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
Russian Losses Mt ChemuIpo.

Berlin, Feb. ia dispatch to the
Cologne Gazette from Chemulpo reas-
serts that II officers and 439 men of
the Russian warships Variag and Ko-
rietz were either killed or drowned
when those vessels were destroyed.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

tain peace among the nations. The
conditions under which hostilities are
being carried on compel us to wait
with patience news of the success of
our troops, which car not occur be-
fore decisive actions are fought by the
Russian army. The distance of the ter
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

Marcus A Hanna, United States sem
ator from Ohio, and one of the fore
most figures in American public life,
died, on the 18th, at Washington, of
typhoid fever. after an illness of two
weeks. He passed away peacefully
and without pain. All members of the
family were at the bedside when the
end came.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

The Russian government, on the
18th, informed the state department
that, owing to its inability to make
what it regarded as a suitable display
of Russian products at the Louisiana
Purchase exposition, it had abandoned
the idea of making an exhibit.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
Russians Opposite win.

Seoul, Feb. 19.-Three thousand Rus
sian troops are reported to be en-
camped on the Yalu river, opposite Wiju.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

The Russian government. on the
10th, abolished the censorship in the
case of all kilograms going abroad.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

At the Kansas state ~penitentiary, at
Lansing, Kas., on the 18th, officers
from st. Louis positively identified as
William Rudolph, the Union (Mo.)
bank robber, who escaped from st.
Louis last year, the prisoner 'fGorney,"
undergoing sentence for robbing a safe
at Louisburg, Kas.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
German Hospitals rendered.

Berlin, Feb. 19.-Experor William
has Noticed the car and the mikado
that the German hospitals at Kiao-
Chou and Yokohama are available for
war
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

The experts at the. United sYb-treas-
ury in New York city, on the 18th, dis
covered that Brooklyn, N. Y, was be-
ing flooded with an extraordinarily
good counterfeit Buffalo" ten-dollar
bill. About fifteen of these bills were
turned in by banks and nearly every
bill came from Brooklyn.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26
JAPS COMMAND CHINA SEA.
Hold Up and Examine steamship
For Contra band.

Chwang Wan Tsu, Feb. 19.-Masses
of troops have commenced to arrive
on special trains. Good order is MAIN
tanned and a guard is at the railway,
The Tupelo journal., 1904-02-26

in accordance with a promise given
the British minister. The Japanese
now completely command the China sea
and the gulf of Pechili.
Passengers arriving from Tien Tsin
report that Japanese cruisers hold up
and examine steamships of every Ia
tionality for c~ontraband.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

The identity of the man who COM
mitted suicide on the wharf near
Nineteenth street yesterday morning
by shooting himself in the head was
established this morning by the post
master of Steilacoom, who informed
The Times by long-distance telephone
that the dead man was well known
there as a laborer for the St. Clair
brothers. His name on the books Of
a Steilacoom grocer appeared as n.
ingalls,. He was a man about so
years of age, and made his home in a
tent So far as can be learned in
Stelacoom, he has no relatives living
in this state.
ingalls,, who had evidently contem-
plated suicide for some time, was
seen by G. o. Gabriel and Victor
Peterson in the neighborhood of the
Puget Sound Drydock e. Machine
company's place of business on Dock
street at about o'clock yesterday
morning The men had passed In
gals and had just entered the Dry
dock comDanY's building when they
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
BUNKO MAN WAS
WARMLY RECEIVED

james Hill was arrested by Detec-
tives Ellison and Fitzgerald last
night on suspicion of being one of the
three bunko men who recently film
TANNED j. Werner, a Tacoma man,
out of $135. The police believe Hill
is the man who actually got the mon
ey from Werner, and although the
amount was returned when an al
legged member Of the gang was ar
rested shortly after the incident oc-
Cured, Hill will nevertheless have to
stand trial.
John O'Rourke, who was arrested
in connection with the case about
two weeks ago, was released because
the police did not have sufficient evil
dence to secure his conviction. In
the meantime the money had been
returned to Werner from Seattle, in
care of the police station, the bunko
artists evidently fearing that the de-
tectives were on their trail
O'Rourke was given few hours in
which to get out of the city, and he
has not been seen since, but Hill,
who is believed to be his confed-
crate, turned up again Saturday
night and was Immediately nabbed
by the police.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
WATERFRONT SUICIDE IDENTIFIED
AS LABORER FROM STE|LACOOM

heard shot Rushing out, the men
saw that the stranger bad shot him
self, and when they reached his side
he was dead.
Before firing the fatal shot, In
gals braced himself firmly against
the wharf railing, and the body re-
mained in . sitting posture after the
bullet had crashed through his brain.
lie used o 32-caIiber revolver and
had the weapon grasped tightly in
his hand when Peterson and Gabriel
reached him.
The only clue lear p 10 the iden-
tity of ingalls, was a receipt found
in the dead mans pocket for dental
services rendered by DR. B. r. Esh-
elman, whose Office is in the Fidelity
building. The mans initials were not
given; neither was his place of resi-.
dence ingalls, came into DR.. Eshel-
mans Office last Tuesday, suffering
with the toothache lie waited sew
eral hours TO be attended to. AS he
left he handed the dentist $5, say
ing that he might be dead tomorrow
BY appointment, ingalls, returned the
following morning and had some ad-
ditional work done. The entire bill
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
HONOR MEMORY OF
DECEASED MEMBERS

The memorial services held at the
cemetery yesterday by Commence
ment lodge No z, knights of Pythi-
as, were impressively carried out.
About ~ members formed In line at
the cemetery gate and marched to
the graves OF the deceased members.
Around each grave they formed a tr-
angle, and two members from the
ranks decorated the graves with flow-
ers. In all 26 graves were decorated.
Around the knights of Pythias'
plot the members and friends after
ward gathered and listened to an
eloquent oration by George A. ELS
perman and fitting eulogy by Rev.
Harry Hudson
Great interest was taken in the ex-
ercises and the lodge Is grateful to
its friends for the abundance of fiow-
ers received.
In the evening a memorial address
was given by Rev Handy at EIks'
hall. The service was we'll attended
and the music, especially that rem
dered by the lodge quartette, Messrs.
Hayerkamp, Paine, Beebe and Nc
Ribbon, was especially pleasing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
TELEGRAPH STATION BURNED.

The Northern Pacific telegraph
station at Prescott was almost com
pletely destroyed by fire shortly after
6 o'clock last night. A spark from
a passing locomotive set the dry
shingle roof ablaze, and before the
night operator at the station was
aware of II the entire roof was a
mass Of flames.
AS nearly all the Western Union
and Northern Pacific wires passed
through the station, the two systems
were crippled until repairs could be
made.
The damage Is estimated at $3.50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

amounted to 81 and ingalls, paid the
remaining So.
this morning, DR.. Eshelman remem-
bered that ingalls, had told him that
the St. Clair brothers Of Steilacoom
had directed him to come to DR.. Esh-
Gilman. With this information The
Times communicated with the post
master of Steiacoom and the mys-
terry surrounding the identity Of the
dead man was cleared up.
ingalls, remains are still at Mellin-
gers undertaking parlors, but no ar
rangements have been made for buri-
al. 1t is likely that no inquest will
be held.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

retary Shaw also said that the finan-
cial platform of the 1900 convention
will be approved.
Iowa's Change of Sentiment.
Governor Cummins of Iowa, who
was sent to the convention as a dele
gate-at-large by the stand pat" con-
ventiOn, says there has been a big
change of sentiment in that state
since the adoption of the platform
by the state convention. I'VE believe
the tariff should not be so high as to
permit home producers to sell goods
at a profit that may be called un-
reasonably large" he said.
Senator Hansbrought of North Da-
kota, who is also making a fight on
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
jams RIocl,ndc Ineifectlvc.
WILL FIX BLAME FOR
The SLOCUM DISASTER

NEW YORK, June 2O.--Seven
bodies three women, three girls and
one boy--victims of the Slocum dis
aster were picked up in the East
river and along Long Island Sound
before O'Clock this morning. This
makes 637 bodies recovered to date,
and more bodies are coming ashore
every hour at different places.
$50 Bodies identified.
Five hundred and seventy-five
of the bodies recovered have thus far
been identified
More than 100 funerals took place
yesterday, and 80 more were buried
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

CHICAGO, June 20. - Without
doubt, Speaker Cannon is the most
interesting personality here. Around
him centers most of the gossip, and
on him are backed hopes that some
thing may happen to lift the conven-
tion out of the rut of dryness, but
the Illinoisan is emphatic in his op-
position to the idea.
Presidential Boom for Cannon.
A well-defned story is afloat to
the effect that certain West Virginia,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

form is beginning to arouse interest
among the politicians assembled here
for the national Republican conven-
tion, which opens tomorrow.
Shaw Discusses Platform.
Leslie M. Shaw, secretary of the
treasury, in talking of the platform
this morning, said:
In my judgment the tariff will
come first. The declaration on that
subject will practically follow the one
of four years ago. There has been
no change in conditions and the ut
terance of the party will be reiterat-
ed
No Tariff Revision.
"The Iowa idea has been shelved
by Iowa itself, and although there
will be no declaration to that effect,
there will be no revision of the tar
iff schedule; neither will there be
any promise of a revision in the near
future or later.
Will Consider Trust Question.
"Of course, the platform will con-
slider the trust question. The ad-
ministration policy Will De approx
ed, but there will be no declaration
calling on congress for any riotous
action. There will probably be de-
mand that the tariff on articles on
which there is no competition be re-
moved, but l don't think it will go
further than that.
The Philippine Question.
'There will be a Philippine plank
promising some sort of autonomy to
the Filipinos, but conditions will be
attached demanding high standard
of civilization from the brown men
before the step will be taken" Sec
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

this morning.
The relief fund to date amounts
to $4,000. or this, $4,000 will
be expended for funerals and $10,.
600 for temporary relief.
The relief committee purposes rais-
ing an additional fund OF S125, ,000'
to be used for the care of orphans
and aged persons.
The coroner's inquest TO determine
the responsibility for the accident
began today Over 200 witnesses
have been summoned, and the ex-
hibits include decayed -preservers.
canvas hose, water valves, stand
pipes, etc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

Missouri and Pennsylvania delegates
are preparing to launch a presiden-
tial boom for Cannon, and that they
propose at the psychological moment
to put a number of bands of the
street at the heads of professions of
delegates bearing Cannon banners.
Plan Not Taken Seriously.
1t is needless to say that the plan
has not the support of either Senator
Penrose or Senator Scott, and is the
usual thing at every national conven-
ton. 1t is similar to the talk of
nominating Roosevelt instead of Nc
Kinley at Philadelphia four years
ago, and the gossip of nominating
Hill instead of Bryan at Kansas City
Calls Sherman on the Carpet.
Speaker Cannon sent for Congress
man Sherman of New York this
morning, and for ten minutes there
was a lively session in Uncle Joe's
room He told Sherman that he un-
derstood that he (Sherman) was be-
ton that was conspiring to stampede
the convention to name Cannon for
vice-president.
Uncle Joe Is Emphatic.
81 want this blank nonsense stop
ped" emphatically said Cannon. 81
wouldn't accept the vice-presidency if
it were studded with diamonds and
presented on plattor of solid gold. ="
Sherman said afterwards that
Cannon gave him the worst 'cook-
ing he ever got in his life.
Cannon Is Ill.
Speaker Cannon is still confined
to his room with a severe cold CON
tracted during the Illinois Republi-
can deadlock.
CHICAGO, June 20.-Besides the
gossip as to the probable vice-presi-
Dental candidate and the national
chairman, the discussion of the plat
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

CHICAGO, June 2O.-At a meeting
OF the national committee this morn
ing ways and means to prevent the
Wisconsin fight from being brought
into the convention were discussed.
II has been definitely decided by
Governor Lafollette to bring his con-
test before the convention ii he can
obtain minority report from the
committee on credentials Such a
ruling by the credentials committee,
however, is not looked for.
Taft Doomed for Vice-President.
A vice-presidential boom for Sec
retray of War Taft was started this
afternoon by Charles Emery Smith
and Ex-Governor Crane Of Massachu-
setts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Andrew Peterson to John E. Karl
berg, the west half of the northwest
quarter Of the northeast quarter, and
the east half Of the northeast quar-
ter Of the northwest quarter of sec
tion 13, township 20 north, range A
east, $2,800.
John Drury TO Maybelle l.. Sher-
man, lots and z, block "a, Month
cello Park addition. $3.50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
NEW RULES FOR
ELECTRICIANS

City Electrician Thorne has issued
a number Of instructions governing
the wiring of buildings for electric
lights or power. The rules comply
with the demands Of the board Of un-
derwriters and they must henceforth
be observed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
Hit Confined to Room.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., June 20
Congressman Hit, who is candi-
date for the nomination for vice
president on the Republican ticket.
is still confined to his room, but is
some better this morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
LIBRARIAN ISSUES
NEW CATALOGUE

City Librarian Eshelman is issuing
a bulletin containing list of books
purchased since July, 1908. This is
sue will contin list OF approximate
ly 1000 volumes and will cost about
500, which expense Mr. Eshelman
is attempting to defray by the adver-
tising receipts from the bulletin.
A more frequent issue of this
pamphlet would bring It's patrons in
closer touch with the books in the
library.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
WadivOstOk Squadrn Takes Advantage OF Fog
and GIides by Japanese Ships Into Be-
Seiged POrt--BattIe Reported in
Progress at Kai Chow


SHANGHAI, June 20.-German
adyices by wireless telegraph TO Tien-
tsin say the Russian Vladivostok
squadron and four cruisers entered
Port Arthur in the fog last night,
outwitting the Japanese.
During the trip the Russians de-
stroyed ten Japanese transports.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

since Mr.. Reed assumed office.
Since the work in connection with
the lands held for delinquent taxes
has been brought up to date the ag-
gregate amount of work to be done
In the department is greatly lessened.
hence the pay roll is shortened. Mr..
Reed says that this retrenchment Is
made for economical reasons en-
tirely.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
TREASURER CUTS
DOWN EXPENSES

County Treasurer Reed has re-
duced the working staff of his depart
ment by FIVE. Three of the men dis
missed we're extras, while two of
them have been regular employees
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
VanSant Nav be- Candidnte.

Minnesota delegates talk of pre-
sentine the name OF Governor Van
SAINT for vice-president, and at a
meeting of the delegation this eve-
ming the matter will be formally CON
sidered. II is expected that Iowa will
second VanSants S nomination. Penn
sylvania has a good support for Sen
ator Fairbanks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

ROME, June 2O.--A telegram
from Chefoo states that the Japanese
bombardment of Port Arthur was to
test the range of their guns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

LAO YANG, June 20.-A general
engagement is proceeding near Kai-
chow. The first train bearing wound
ed has passed here going north.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
UNCLE JOE" CANNON TAKES A FALL
OUT Of V|CE-PRES|DENT|AL BOOMERS
Long Favors Hay.

CHICAGO, June 20. Former Sec.
retary of the Navy. John d, Long to-
day said that his personal choice for
vice-president is John Hay.
Just thing of such a ticket
Roosevelt-Hay," he said "It would
sweep the country p
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
The Russians replied to the fire
and II was found that the Japanese
guns had the greatest range.
Corresnondent ReIenscd.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 90
Hector Fuller, staff correspondent of
the indianapolis News, cabled his pa
per from Chefoo today as follows:
after spending fve days in Rus
sian prison, was released, put
aboard a Chinese junk and sent to
this place. The stories of starvation
at Port Arthur spread by the Japan
ese are untrue, as supplies are con-
stantly arriving at the besieged city
from Chinese ports.
Japs' blockade Ineffective.
"The Japanese blockade is inef-
fective. The garrison consists of be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 troops and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
RUSSIANS OUTW|T THE JAPS AND
Bic FLEET ENTERS PORT ARTHUR

the health of both soldiers and ci-
Villains is good. The damaged bat
tleships have all been repaired and
the harbor entrance has been cleared
of obstructions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
Says He Wouldn't Accept Second Place Nomination
If offered TO Him on a Platter of GOId--FOre-
cast of the q. o. p. Platform

the tariff question, says the party
admits the need of tariff revision.
Other Subjects Considered.
Other subjects in the platform will
concern the relations of this govern
ment with foreign countries; the ad-
ministration connection with the
construction of the Panama canal !;
the settlement of the coal strike, and
the relations of labor and capital
to the Porto Rican and Cuban poll
cies.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
Porto Ricans Want Recognition

Porto RicanS Want Recognition.
The chief mission of the Porto
Rico delegation is to secure a plank
in favor of extending to the islanders
recognition as citizens, with a view to
ultimate statehood.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

Russians Occupy TsaimalSi.
YINKOW. June 20.-Six thousand
Russians have occupied Tsaimaki,
north OF Siuhen. There Is also con-
siderable force at Haihela, near
Tachicu.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

TOXIC, June 20.--General Oku
reports that after the battle Of
Tieluss the japanese buried 1910
dead Russians found on the battle
field and the hurials are not yet fin
iahed.
The natives say the Russians
buried, burned and carried off many
other dead. The Russian casualties
were appalling
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
I1amimura Expresses Regret.

Vice-Admiral Kamimura this
morning sent an official message
which expresses regret at his failure
to encounter the Russian Vladivostok
fleet.
II is understood that the Russians
have reached Vladivostok again.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20

CHICAGO, June 20.-Besides the
gossip as to the probable vice-presi-
Dental candidate and the national
chairman, the discussion of the plat
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-06-20
Uncle Joe Is Emphatic.

Speaker Cannon is still confined
to his room with a severe cold con
tracted during the Illinois Republi
can deadlock.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-01
DOINGs ON CORTLAND
Berlin Papers Fear That England
Seeks the Island,

Berlin papers profess to be alarmed
over what they declare is the evident
intention Of Great Britain to gain pos
session of Gothland. These fears find
no echo in Sweden, tho realizing that
the island would provide an excellent
base in a war against Russia, having
many excellent harbors. .,
Sweden has modified the reserves
and militia in Gothland, and with
good results, as the troops appeared
promptly and in good spirits. Sew
eral commands, particularly of cav
airy, will be transported over from
the mainland. These warlike prepare
tons are not for the purpose of meet
ing a British seizure, but to guard
against unfavorable demonstrations
from Russia.
There is much activity in the Swed.
ish navy. Every sea-going vessel is
being put in the best possible eondi.
ton, and the fleets will be concen.
trated at Stockholm, Karlskrona an6
the two principal harbors on Goth.
land, to-wit, Visby and Site.