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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
BUY BREEDING
BEEF CATTLE NOW
Prices Lowsst for Ysars-Lay Foun-
dation for High Glass Herd.

Pure bred beef cattle are now SELL
ing for less money than for years.
When beef brought high prices in the
market, there were plenty of buyers
for pure bred breeding stun. Prices
went away up, too high. in fact. for
the good of the breeding business.
Many new men loaded up at these
boom prices. and now are disguised
and unloading at half or third the
prices they bought for.
A number OF breeders were embar-
assed financially to such an extent as
to be seriously crippled for years.
probably for life. by injudicious buy
Ing at the boom prices of four or five
years ago.
But now. high-class breeding stock
can be bought for what II is worth.
In many cases less than its real val
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
wt1n0UTH Wants
TO THINK

Commissioner Weymouth wasn't
ready to declare himself on the Burns
case this morning although he took
home his copy Of the proceedings last
night.
The other two members OF the
boards were ready to act, but Com-
missioner Weymouth. when approach
ed, worked his customary snarl and
declared that he would get around
TO it when he got ready.
Everybody interested Is now wait-
ing until the bearish commissioner
gets ready. That may be this eve
ming and 1t may be next year. II the
ancient one is permitted to remain
In office that long.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
(scripps News Association. }

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 12.-Kuro-
patkin reports the battle below Muk-
den continues to rage along the en-
tire front today. When yesterdays
lighting ended the Japanese were Of
fering a stubborn resistance and had
even advanced their positions. The
artillery bore the brunt Of the fight
ing. The Japanese stuck to their
guns and the Russian batteries were
unable to dislodge them. The losses
are not stated. General Danieloff was
wounded in the leg but did not give
up his command. The japanese have
entrenched lines extending In a semi.
circle north Of the Yentai railway
station which they still hold.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
RECEIVERS REPORT

G. NJ. Annis, receiver for the Mel
son Dry Goods company, filed his
report in the superior court today.
October 90 was set for the hearing
of the report.
The report shows the stock and
fixtures invoiced at s25,17722. The
stock and fixtures were sold to Funk
Bros. for s15,6OS.13, and other money
received made the receipts $15.949.2S.
The total claims filed amounted to
$20,275.30.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
mrs. OTIS CLAUD TELLS
| OF HUSBANDS JEALOUSY

her mind to break with him and end
an existence which had become un-
bearable.
The story of the tragedy was about
the same as was published after the
shooting. Her part in the scenes
was such that she could not see the
final shot fired, as she was down at
the time.
Robert Hoffman told Of grabbing
Claud while the latter was trying to
shoot the policeman. officers Ron
and Dial described the shooting.
The inquest was still on at o.
clock this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

Before the coroner's jury this af-
|ternoon Mrs. Otis Claud told her sad
story of the jealousy Of her husband
which led up to the death Of Claud
Monday night at the hands of Officer
William Dial.
With tears coursing down her
cheeks and sobs choking her voice.
unable at times to articulate distinct
by. Mrs. Claud described to the coro-
ner the life she led since her husband
developed an unreasonable jealousy
She told of how Claud had chased
her and had threatened to kill her,
and how she had at last made up
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
QUINN TAKES
PRISONER

Sheriff J. j. Quinn arrived this
morning from Butte to take charge of
F. Horlicky, the deaf mute arrested
Monday by officer Lister.
Sheriff Quinn left at noon with his
prisoner for Butte. where Horlicky
ceny.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
DEMPSIE ASKS WARRANTS

E. E. Dempsie and his attorneys, Harris & Baldwin,
called on Judge Hnke this afternoon to again request the
issuing of warrants for Leeah Spauding Flo Darling and
other women keeping bawdy houses in the city.
Mr. Dempse and Mr. Baldwin stated they had positive
proof of the character and conduct of the houses mention
ed Judge HinRe was busy with trial and could
not be approached Mr.. Dempsie and Mr. Baldwin said
thew would wait.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
(Scripps News Association.)

VDCrIpPS 1VewS 1f'5'70o' 'e' e1o11'7
CHICAGO, Oct. 12.-Witnesses be-
fore the interstate commerce COM
mission today testified that the Ar
mour company has complete control
of the fruit-growing industry In the
major part of the United States.
Because of extortionate tolls for
the use of private cars. in which the
railroads cooperate. commission
merchants and fruitgrowers pay a
tribute of s25 to SIS car for the
privilege of shipping to market.
Edward Davies of Chicago, con-
signee Of the Yosemite Valley Fruit
company, said these conditions fire.
quently compelled growers to allow
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

women were in the Oxford saloon,
at II Howard street, after midnight
when a quarrel started.
The Ryan woman appeared at the
police station later with her head
covered with blood from a severe
cash just over the forehead. She
told Captain Coverly that Wingard
struck her over the head with a cane,
causing the wound.
The captain ordered both arrested
and later they were released under
bonds to appear before Judge H'''
this afternoon.
In police court winsaga 1Ssfe4esc,
his bonds of SIS and the court order
ed the Ryan woman discharged as the
injured party.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

(Scripps News Association.)
TOXIC, Oct IA Russian infan-
try brigade with 1000 cavalry and
two guns crossed the Taitse river
October Q in an attempt to strike
Kurokis flank The Japanese cut on
their retreat Kurok hopes to be
able to capture them. The Russians
are probably under command Of Gen.
eral Mitschenko, whose absence is
causing the Russian officials eonsid-
erable anxiety.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
pay TOLL TO ARMOUR
Oh GET OUT

fruit to rot on the ground while ex.
orbitant prices were charged in near
by cities. Armour's icing charges
were from SIS to $23 from Michigan
to Chicago, although icing was un-
necessary. Railroads delay cars in
order to make the charges appear
reasonable. When he refused to pay
such charges Armour notified him to
retire from business. Railroads hav-
ing contracts with Armour refused
to accept his shipments without ex-
orbitant charges, paid In advance. The
witness testified that but for prohibi-
tive charges prices Of fruit and other
products would be reduced SO per
cent in the cities.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
REPORT ON SLOCUM
| DISASTER

WASHINGTON. Oct. 12.--The re-
)ort Of the Slocum commission
khich has been in the hands of the
PRESIDENT for several days, will be
hade public Monday.
The report will find that the Slo.
3um was inadequately equipped to
3rotect life. Life preservers and
Sther appliances were useless and
hc crew was not drilled to meet an
The master will be criti.
Used for not beaching the vessel
hrlier. and the owners for violating
hws governing safety appliances.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

(Scripps News Association.)
TOXIC. Oct. 12.-Heavy guns are
dropping shells into Port Arthur har-
Dor. The Russian battleship Retvlzan
has been severely damaged The
Japanese officials believe the con-
quest Of Port Arthur, though proving
slow work. is a certainty.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
RUSSIAN VESSEL
SEARCHED

SEATTLE. Oct. 12.-The Russian
Elp Olenard. out from San Fran
sco September 20, arrived today and
bports that It was stopped short
)stance out from San Francisco by
Japanese transport. Cargo and pa
prs were examined and the vessel
las then allowed to proceed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
RUSSIANS 1EPULsHD.

tScripns News Association.l
TOXIC, Oct. 12.-Oyama reportf
that the Russian attack on STENCIL
wang for the purpose of cutting Jap
anese communications with Yalu
river, have been repulsed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
TAKE LAO YANG on CONE HOME

(Scripps News Association.)
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. H.
The Post today states a telegram has
reached high official quarter In
London from st. Petersburg declar-
ing that the advance Of kuropatkin
and even the general order issued
under his signature were dictated
from the Russian capital. Kuropat-
kin was peremptorily ordered to
either advance and reoccupy Liao
Yang or return home, Lao Yang hav-
ing been designated all along as the
winter quarters for the Russian army.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
SIGNALS ON
THE BRIDGE

The board of public works has
ordered signs placed on the Howard
street bridges and the new Garden
Springs bridge over Hangman creek
giving notice of a fine of $40 for
driving faster than a walk over the
structures. When the signs are post
ed any violators of the law are liable
to arrest and punishment.
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(Scripps News Association }

VSCrIppS NEWS ASSUCIatIUH.J
TOXIC, Oct. 12.-The battle about
Yentai continues today. The result
is still undecided. The Russians
have a heavy force on the Japanese
right in the direction of the Taitse
river, but 1t is believed the Japanese
have checked the Russian turning
movement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
PROVISIONS ARRIVE
AT VLADIVOST0k
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News AssociatiOn.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 12.-Word
was received here today of the safe
arrival of one Of the ships sent to
Vladivostok with provisions by the
merchants of Moscow. The second
ship sent was wrecked en- route.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
NOBODY nURT IN
WRECK

(Scripps News Association.)
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. ia col
lision of two passenger trains on the
Missouri Pacific near Clarksburg, Mo-,
Is reported. The westbound train
failed to clear the track while the
trains were passing and the follow
Ing train tore the side off one Pull
man car. No one was hurt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
UTTER FOR
GOVERNOR
(Scripps News Association.)

NOCrIPpS INtWS ASSUC1dtIU1II
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. 12.-The
republican state convention toda
adopted a platform endorsing the ma
tional platform and commencing
Roosevelt. George H. Utter of Wes-
terly was nominated for governor
and Frederick H. Jackson Of Provi-
dence for lieutenant governor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
'TODAY'S
WRECK

(Scripps News Association)
SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct. 12.-By
&he breaking Of a truck eastbound
Freight No. 219 was wrecked near
Applegate at midnight. Conductor
Campbell and Brakeman Kelley were
yeriously injured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
W|NCARD AND DOROTHY
ARRESTED

wiagard is the owner of the Owl
saloon. dance hall and gambling den
at Sand Point, The Ryan woman
lives at the Raymond house of ILL
fame at Miil street and Front avenue
The two. In company with other
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
DEMOCRATS
GREET DAVIS

tScripps News Association.)
OAKLAND. Md, Oct. 12.-Several
hundred democrats greeted the Davis
special. which made the first stop
OF the day here this morning
Speeches followed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 12.-The
following naval appointments were
announced in the Gazette today: Ad-
miral Besobrasoff, to command the
First division Of the Baltic fleet; Ad-
miral Haupt, to command the Sec
ond division; Admiral Greeve, to
command the Vladivostok squadron,
succeeding Haupt; Admiral Yessen. to
command the First Pacific squadron,
succeeding Besobrasoff.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
yAps CAPTURE ooNT1ABAND

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON. Oct. 12.-Baron Hayashi,
the japanese minister, reports that
a Japanese guardship captured the
steamer Fupin, October 1, while the
latter was attempting to smuggle an
enormous quantity of contraband
into Port Arthur.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
xusS1ANs At YHMTAI.

(Scripps News Association.)
MUKDEN, Oct. 12.-It is reported
here that the Russians are In pos
session of Yentai.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
FAIRBANKS
IN IOWA

DES MONIES. Ia, Oct. 12.-Sena-
from the platform Of his car this
morning. His special left at $3.50 for
a final days tour Of the state.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
LADY cURz0N
STILL SERIOUS

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, Oct. 12.-Lady Curzon
passed fair night Her condition is
still serious.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
IUeslAND ATTACK JAPANESE.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1.-THE
Russians are now attacking the whole
Japanese front. which extends from
the railway eastward to Kaotaitx. The
Russian loss is heavy. General Dan
ieloff, commanding the Sixth Siberian
division, was wounded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
PORTLAND HELLO" GIRLS ON STRIKE

are working. The girls objected to
rigorous rules which dictated to them
as to their wearing apparel both in
the office and on the streets.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
NOTED DIVINE DEAD
(scripps News Association. }

(Scripps News Association.)
PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 12.-Wil-
liam Nelson Stimson, aged 95 years.
the Oldest Presbyterian clergyman on
the coast and known from California
to Alaska, died here last night.
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(Scripps News Association.

(Scripps News AssociatiOn.)
TOXIC, Oct. 12.-Oyama reports
that the Japanese are gaining
ground in the battle to the south of
Mukden. The Russian attack, he
says, has been repulsed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
(RAh[ To
5U(([[D H0AQ
tscrlpps News Association }

tScripps News Associatton.)
BOSTON, Oct. lc.--Governor Bates
today appointed cx-Governor w. MUIR
ray Crane as senator to succeed tho
late George T. Hoar. The appoints
ment holds until The legislature meets
in January.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
,ONFER DEGREES
(scrIpps News Association }

(Scrlpps News Association.l
SAN DIEGO. Cal. Oct. 12.-rhe
prcsters today conferred high court
fgrccs OH q number Of candidates.
hnta barbara will he chosen a. the
Axt n,sstiIg piscs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. IA gen.
eral strike of telephone girls today
practically tied up business. Only
no girls out of force of nearly 200
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
TRAINS GET THROUGH
fscr,nns News Association. ,

SANTA FEE, N. NJ, Oct. 12.-The
first train for Albuquerque left at
noon. Through service will be in
augurated Saturday. Local losses In
the territory will reach 100000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
TORPEDO BOATS
ARE WRECKED

MINOT S. d., Oct. PA Great Northern freight
carrying two torpedo boats consigned to Japan was
wrecked east of here presumably by spies of the Russian
government in the guse of section hands, The suspected
section hands have disappeared.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

One of the most brutal assaults
that has been reported to The police
resulted shortly after 2 o'clock this
morning In the arrest by Officer Dunn
OF Ben Wingard and a woman named
Dorothy Ryan.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
MURPHY -DUPES

Judge Hinkle yesterday evening
officiated lin his usual happy style"
at the wedding of NJ. j. Murphy and
Miss Catherine Dupes. Mr.. Murphy
is a plumber of this city, which is
also the home of his bride.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12
RUSSIA BUYS AoATS.

(Scripps News Association)
VIENNA, Oct. 12.-The Russian
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

government has ordered 100 torpedoe.
from the Whitehead firm.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-10-12

Have you a room TO rent Tell
Press readers about it. The room will
be filled at once.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-06
Russian Manufactures.

While the world has suspected
Russia of being at standstill in
her manufactures. facts and fig
ures show that in the 13 wears re
Gently ended her production of
coal increased three-fold. that OF
pig iron more than fOurfOld. that
of manganese ore ~ fold, that of
salt twO-fOld, and that of naphtha
nearly fOurfOld. In other branch
es of industry Russian progress
has been almost equally notable.
1t has been predicted that after
the check brought by the war Rus
STA is likely to enter upon career
Of industrial progress compared
with that of Germany after Sc
I1an.-Chicago Tribune.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-06


see her at Pleasant Places.
you're not a very old bach
elor," she said, after a period Of
intense reflection. "My dads
young, and he's got some grays
a,coming You've got no grays."
threw no impeachment in the
way of her diligent search for
grays, even disclosing a few usual
ly hidden from prying eyes by a
Ieftward tilt of cap or hat. She
smiled happily when she saw
them; maybe, in the buds of her
future ideas, they made daddy and
NE more analogous.
We heard the sound of bicycle
tire crunching the coarse grit OF
the lane. Looking up, she leaped
from my knee and was off like the
wind. Further down the road a
young fellow of about 30, looking
tall and well in a dark cycling suit,
stood, with Outstretched hands
and shining eyes. Needless of the
thOrns his cycle lay where he had
let it fall among the briars.
go, my daddyw she gasped,
throwing herself into his arms.
"My wicked daddy! Have you
come to be maded goOd?"
As it was necessary to pass
them to proceed, paused for a
moment near them, thinking she
might look up to say gOOd-day.
But | was no longer of her world.
Her chubby hands still grasping
the "butters' which he loved
were locked tightly around his
neck, and the mans dark face was
buried from sight in a mass Of soft
dark curls. | mounted softly and
rode away from Grace and Pleas
ant Places.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-06
Physical Sins

All breaches of the laws Of
health are physical sins. When
this is generally seen, then. and
not till then, will the physical ed
ucatiOn of the young receive the
education it dcserveS-Hcrbert
Spencer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-06

The summer was far advanced
when | saw her again. for the city
had claimed me much. and Pleas
ant Places had been for others.
The scent of the hay had nigh died
from the lanes, and the corn was
growing golden more quickly than
one likes when one is 10th for the
summer TO 90.
She was sitting, with book.
not far from the spot Of our ac-
Quaintance. Subsequently, !
learned that she was never far
from that place when the village
school hours were over. 1t was
there she always met the dark
faced man. and there she would sit
for hours when he was miles
away, looking at the picture books
he brought her.
"Well?" | cried, for her atten-
ton on the pictures made her I'M
aware of my approach.
She looked mp, quickly to recOg
nizc, and smiled.
"Oh." she said, its the fat
man. Then softly TO herself:
"What fell in the stingers"
She made room for me beside
her, daintily moving an inch or so
Of dress. was thinking of her
passionate rush to the other
mans arms. 1t really seems an
surd. but | felt just a little dis,
concerted.
"Where is your bisikler?' she
asked.
1t was at the inn, l informed
her.
Il told my daddy about YOU
she said. He comes TO see me
every Sunday now We have din
ner and tea at Aunt Harris
"And mammal" / inquired.
Mamma comes some days
Saturdays" She pointed to the
book. and added, cOnfdentially'
"But / have daddy always. He's
in here. | know it's him, because
he's got wicksters on his lips; not
all over"
"And are You making hin
good?" I asked.
She gave me the searching lOOl
of criticism as once before.
'He is not wicked now" she
said. slowly. Mamma told
Auntie Harris so. Dear mumm,
saws little angel was always pull
ing at his heart, and pulling a
his heart until it broke, and h
could not stay away. He is gOO'
now-mamma says so; but sh'
saws he can never be forgiven
Can't be"
! | could not meet her look o
,wistful entreaty, so turned m.
gaze TO the fields, thinking o
many things I have seen and hear'
t and read, until my eyes were BRAY
I enough to meet her.
perhaps he has suffered, littl
, one, and those who have suffere'
y may hope to be forgiven" l said
looking at her.
? She left my side with suddei
haste, clambering upon my knee
and felt the ecstasy of her sOf
arm about my neck.
+, 81 love yOuw she sObbed, pas
/ sionately. "My daddy has SUI
f. fered-he folded me so. I low
|
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-06
Potato Varieties

The innumerable varieties of DO
tatOes are produced by repeated
ly planting the small potatoes
raised from the seed. and select
ing from them the varieties best
adapted for cultivation.