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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
WINCHELL IS HEAD
 OF ROCK ISLAND
SUCCEEDS w. B. LEEDS AS PREsl- DENT OF THE BIG sYsTEM.-L. F. LoREE STILL CHAIRMAN OF BOARD.


 New York, March 31.-The Rock Island railway announced today the following changes In officials to take effect April 5; B. l.. Winchel. president in place of ". B. Leeds, resigned; Robert Mather, first vice president in place of c. H. Warren, resigned; J. F. Stevens, second vice presi- dent in place of Robert Mather.
 The following changes are also an- nounced in the St. Louis and San Fran cisco executive officials:
 B. F. Yoakum, chairman of the board; A. ]. Davidson. president, in place of B. F. Yoakum; Robert Mather, first vice president, In place of B. |. Winchell, who was made president of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad.
 The position of l.. F. Loree, who Is chairman of the board of the Rock Island system. Is In no way affected by these changes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01

peoples. Charity Is beyond the pale of politics, the speaker continued. and this movement has no significance except as an appeal to those broad humanitarian sym pathies which make universal brotherhood over all the earth.
 Bishop Mekims proposal was at once approved and acted upon The American Asiatic society headed the subscription list with $5000. Baron Iwasaki and Baron Milsui also gave s50OO each Prince Shima- zu, head of the Satsuma clan. and Prince Mori, head of the Choshu clan, subscribed S2500 each. ]. ". Coppman and D. C. Blake gave $10O0 each, and Count Inouye, Count Matsugata, Count Okuma and Minister Griscom subscribed S500 each.
 Count Matsugata proposed cheers for the President of the United States, and MT. Griscom replied by calling for cheers for the emperor of Japan.
 There were demonstrations of satisfac- aon when the total of the subscription was announced, and the meeting was brought to a close with the singing of the national anthems of the United States and Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
COULD NOT AGREE.
Georgia Peonage Cases Will Have to
 Go to Supreme Court.

Macon, Ga., March 31.-A Savannah special to the Telegraph says:
 Doubling the correctness of news dis patches from New Orleans to the effect that the United States circuit court of appeals had sustained the decision of the lower court in the case of s. M. Clyatt of Irwin county, charged with peonage appealed from the northern dis trict of Florida, Judge Emory Speer of the United States court for the southern district of Georgia, wired Judge Shelby, who presided, and received an answer stating that the bench could not agree. and that the case had been referred to the United States supreme court.
 The news received by Judge Speer puts a different phase upon the question. It remains for the supreme court now to pass upon the status of the various peon- age cases that are pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
EXPLORERS TO RETURN.
Expedition Which Sailed on the Dis
 covery Is Located.

Christ Church. N. E., March 31.-Tha British Antarctic expedition, which sailed on the steamer Discovery from London July 3l. 1903. has signalled that 1t Is res turning.
 It was announced from Hobart Tas- mania, October 30 last. that the Terra Nova, an auxiliary relief ship, formerly a Newfoundland whaier. had arrived there, and with the Morning Star, tha Royal Geographical society's relief ship. would start for the relief of the Discoy- cry, the British exploring vessel. the first week in December. At this time the Dis covery has not cen seen for thirteen mont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
FILIPINOS ARE ALLOWED
 TO EAT THEIR DOG MEAT
Tribes the Worlds Fair in St Louis Held Council and De- cded That the Prevalence of Pneumonia Was Result
 of Not Having Their Favorite Deicacy.

the 300 Fifipinos suffered from pneumonia. After a native council had ben held 1t was decided by the Filipinos that the ab- senee from their daily diet of dog meat was the cause of their suffering from pneumonia
 One of those suffering with pneumonia, by the aid of friends, managed to secure a piece of broiled dog steak. He recover ed. This coincidence, the Igorrotes called an example of cause and effect. They appeal to Mir Healy, who acts as their chief counsel
 Mir Healy has applied to the dog pound office and secured permission to take all the stray dogs he wanted for the use of the FilipInos The skins of the dogs may be used by the Igorrotes for their abbre- yiated costumes as they refuse to dress in American conventional style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
CEMENT COMPANY
 INTO BANKRUPTCY
PLANT OF SOUTHERN COMPANY IN ARKANSAS IS VALUED AT $5,- 100000, WITH DAILY CAPACITY OF 1000 BARRELS.

Fort Smith, Ark, March 31.-Judge Rogers of the federal court today. upon application of Judge James H. Read of this city, counsel for John DeGeoiJen of Holland. appointed Leo Haight receiver of the Southwestern Portland Cement works, located at White Cliff. Ark The plaintiff Is owner of $150o.00o of stock in the com pany, and affirms that 1t is insolvent through mismanagement.
 Within two years Improvements to the extent of $500,0Oo have been made by Hol- land stockholders. The plant is valued at s5,Oo0,oo0, and has capacity of 1000 barrels per day. Two years ago the prop erty was the cause of extensive litigation in the federal court here between Holland and Chicago. St. Louis and New York stockholders. which resulted in the Ho;- land interest securing control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01

St. Louis, March s1.-Beginning on April fools day all stray dogs in St. Louis will be served daily to members of the Igorrote and other tribes of Filipinos at the worlds fair. Arrangements to this effect were completed at the office of the dog pound today.
 The Igorrotes, who at home are head hunters, are very fond of dog meat. and today threatened to strike unless served with their favorite flesh. Accordingly, stray dogs instead of suffering death by asphyxiatlon, will be slaughtered. dressed and roasted. fried boiled, grilled or fri- cassed to suit the peculiar taste of the Igorrotes.
 On their arrival at St Louis recently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENT IS
 EXPECTED SOON
j. p. MoRcAN's DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE SIGNAL FOR ADJUST MgNT OF NORTHERN SECURE TIES MATTER.

New York, March 31--Tn view of the fact that J. P. Morgan has arranged to leave for Europe next week, Wall street is inclined to expect an early announce ment that some sort of satisfactory ar rangement has been reached between the Union Pacific interests and the HillMor- gan interests regarding the distribution of the assets. of the Northern Securities company.
 Several men prominent in Northern Se- curties matters were callers at the office of J. P Morgan X Co. Representatives of that firm and of the Union Pacific interests said, however, that there was nothing new in the situation The mar ket fluctuations in the far northwestern railroad merger stocks were not impor- tant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
MINERS ADJOURN
 WITHOUT ACTING
KENTUCKY MEN FAIL TO COME TO AGREEMENT WITH OPERA TORS CONCERNING THE WAGE SCALE.
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Louisville, Ky, March a.-After hav- ing been in conference several days, the Kentucky coal miners and operators ad- iorrned today without having reached an agreement concerning the wage scale. The disagreement, however, was not final despite the fact that the present scale expired today. It was decided to defer definite action until Wednesday, April 6, the present scale to continue in effect until that time. President John Mitchell has been asked to come to Louisville and aid in last effort to se- cure an amicable settlement.
 Secretary J. D. Wood of the miners union said this evening;
 After this we will demand and get the Indiana polls rate, or we will strike.
 The ultimate result of the conference will affect 400 miners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
IN JAIL UNDER
 ASSUMED NAME
POSED AS MEMBER OF THE WORLDS FAIR COMMISSION AND CAUSES REAL MEMBER MUCH EMBARRASSMENT.

St. Louis, March 31.-Arrested on the charge of having burglars tools In his possession Ed w. Alexander of Taylor vile, H., concealed his own name and assumed the name of John c. Shumaker. a member of the Illinois worlds fair com mission, a former state senator and a leading citizen of Taylorville. In the criminal court here Alexander. under the name of John c. Shumalker was sem fenced to serve two years in the peniten- tiary.
 The real MT. Shumaker began to receive letters of condolence and suggestions as to how to secure pardon and today he arrived here and identified the prisoner at Alexander, from Taylorville and re- quested that Alexander be sentenced un- der his rightful name
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Russians Number 244,ooo.

Paris. March 31.-A St. Petersburg cor respondent of the Echo de Paris says Russian troops in Manchuria, including Port Arthur and Vladivostok now num- Der 244000. and the total may be 30O0OO by the first of June.
 The only fear in high quarters, accord ing to the writer, is the inability of China to restrain the mass of her troops or pre- vent troops landing in Chinese port in event of Japanese successes, however ephemeral. General Kuropatl<in has tel egraphed to General Mishtchenko to avoid any engagements in which the se- curity of the Russian side would be un- certain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
POPE GIVES ORDER. Directs Qualification of the Canon Laws Along Lines o. Roman Civil Code.

Rome, March a.-The pope of his own accord has directed that codification be made of the canon laws along lines simi- lar to the codifcation of the Roman civil laws under the Emperor Justinian.
 In his order directing the inauguration of this work, the pope says that he will form a commission of cardinals presided over by himself for it's execution, and he asked for the assistance of pastors throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Planning Renewal of Fleet.

Berlin, March 31.-That Japan already is planning for a rapid renewal of her fleet as soon the conflict with Russia is ended. is inferred from a journey made by Japanese naval attachee. Count Takikawa and a number of high Japanese officers to the Stettin ship yards today They made a careful inspection of the yards, noting their capacity for the building of various craft, particularly torpedo boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
IS FIRST STEP.
Will Deal With the Assassins of Alex
 ander and Queen Draga.

Vienna, March 31.-The royal decree issued at Belgrade today retiring twelve high army officials is regarded as the first step of the scheme for set ting the treatment of the assassins of King Alexander and Queen Draga
 This scheme IS intended to pacify those powers which broke off diplo- matic relations with Servia when the regicides were retained in power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
SIX HUNDRED BORN DAILY.

Appleton, Wis, March 31.-The Rev. Dr. H. F. Natnell, bishop of all the African missions of the Methodist Episcopal church, says transportation of negroes to Libe- ria would be futile, as solution of the race problem. because 500 to 800 negroes are born in the United States daily, and it would take great ship loads daily to transport them.
 The question can be settled. he adds. only by keeping them in this country and by treating the ne- ITO fairly and giving him all his rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Invited to Visit Tampa.

Tampa, Fla, March Ex-Governor Jen- nfngs today stated that he would write the governors and boards of trade of the southern states to send delegates to a convention to be held at Tampa during the spring festical. which begins May , for the purpose of discussing the Panama canal project, and its advantages to the southern states, and how best to develop them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Continuous skirminshinq Heard.

London. April 1.-The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Seoul reports that there is continuous skirmishing between Pingyang and Wiju. and that many Japa- nese have been killed.
 The correspondent adds that Korean spy at Pingyang has been shot by the Japanese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
 Requested to Return.

London, April 1.-The Seoul correspond ent of the Daily Mail says that the mili- tary authorities have requested Brigadier General Henry T. Allen. United States military observer with the Japanese army to return to Seoul from Ping Yang until they are able to provide him with fitting accommodations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Indian Agent Suspended.

Washington, March 31.-By direction of the President o. A Mischer, Indian agent at the Osage agency, Oklahoma, today was suspended pending an invesu- gation of alleged irregularities at the agency. Special Agent conser was placed in charge temporarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
TOO MUCH REJOICING.

East St. Louis. March s1.--After eontesting his wife's will which cut him off with s5o and left s50,- GO to European relatives. and win ming the suit two weeks ago for s25.000. John Thornbnrg rejoiced to such an extent that he broke his leg and today died.Jof blood poison- ing. There being no children, the s5O,o00 estate will go to relatives here and in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Instructions to Jury.

When the court reconvened Judge Gager instructed the jury to retire and bring in a verdict in accordance with his de- cision. As soon as the jury had retired, MT. Newton stated that his side would like to have the Bennett appeal case tried immediately after this case. MT. Stoddar1 said the decision of the supreme court regarding the admission of the sealed letter. as part of the will would weaken or strengthen his case in the Bennett ap- peal according as 1t 1t Is admitted or ex cluded the sealed letter. as part of the will.
 He therefore asked that the Sennett ap- peal case be postponed lntil after the decision of the supreme court.
 MT. Stoddard said that undue influence is alleged In the Bennett appeal, and If the "seaIe5 letter" is excluded from the will. he might advise the withdrawal of the Bennett appeal. MT. Bryan here said he would not insist upon this trial. but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Chamber of Deputies AdIourns.

Paris, March 31.-The chamber ot deputies today after winding up soma minor affairs adjourned until May n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
Reference to the Appeal.

It was supposed that Judge Gager's remark had reference to the intention of MT. Bryan occasional counsel to appeal to the supreme court. though no formal notice of this intention has been given.
 Attorney Newton attempted to ask an- other question of the court when Judge Gager said: This is a court of law. I am not here to be interrogated."
 MT. Bryan left the stand and conferred with MT. Newton. Isn't this a most ex- traordinary proceeding" Judge Stoddard said
 T don't think I need to hear you Mir. Stoddard,' said the Judge, who address ing himself to MT. Newton said that the ruling of the court had decided the ad- instability of the sealed letter and that all questions concerning 1t were irrele- want and immateral.
 Alfred Sloan, MT. Bennett's partner was called to the stafd. MT. Newton asked him:
 "I inquire of you now whether exhibit A the wilD, or exhibit for identifca- tion. were on May 22 or May 23. 1903, In your box or any box of yours?'
 MT. Stoddard objected and the court ruled out the question. through.
 MT. Stoddard suggested that there be a consultation of counsel, and the Judge declared a fifteen minutes recess, during which he and the lawyers consulted in his room. A few minutes later Mr Bry- an was called in.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
David Alexander.

DIED.-At his home in Rath
drum, December IS, 1904, Davie
Alexander, Age II years. TIT
funeral took place from the M. E
church, at o'clock Tuesday after
noon, Rev, ]. H. Martin officiat
ing, and the remains were attend
ed to the cemetery by respectful
procession.
David Alexander was born ir
St. Lawrence county, New York,
Sept. ~, 1883. At the age of If
he moved to Shawno, Wisconsin,
whence he afterwards removed to
Minnesota. Later he came west
with his wife and little over a
years ago settled in Rathdrum. A
spinal injury had made him almost
an invalid, and about a year ago
he went to California, but soon re-
turned home. He was the last OF
his family, but his wife, a son in
Wisconsin and daughter in Ohio
survive him. Mr.. Alexander was
good citizen and respected by all
who knew him.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
RECTOR OF ST. LUKE'S,
Ashburnham, Ontario, Testifies to tn
Good Qualities Of Chambcriain's
Dough Remedy.

OOOO Xu6ltlco Oh CuhluOcTlHih
Cough Remedy.
AsHBuRNHAM. Ont, April lS, 1905
Il think IL is only right that
should tell you what wonderful eff
feet Chamberlain's Cough Remed,
has produced. The day before Easter
was SO distressed with cold and
cough that did not thi Tx to be able
to take any duties the next day, as
my voice was olmost choked by the
cough. The same day l received an
order from you for a bottle OF your
Cough Remedy. at once procured a
sample bottle, and took about three
doses OF the medicine. To my great
relief the cough and cold had com;
pletely disappeared and was able ~
preach three times on Easter Day.
know that this rapid and effective
cure was due TO your Cough Remedy.
1 made his testimonial without soli-
citation, being thankful to have found
such Godsent remedy.
Respectfully yours.
e. A. LANGFELDT, NJ A.. /,
Rector of ST. Luke's Church.
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy is for sale by DR.. F.
Wenz.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILE

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or pro-
trudiug Piles. Druggists refund mon
ey II PAZO OINTMENT fails TO
cure any case. no matter Of how long
standing. in 6 ia IA days. First appli-
cation gives ease and aud rest. QUO.
II your druggist hasn't 1t SEND QUO 10
stamps and ii will be forwarded post
paid by Paris Medicine Co.. st. Loul.
Mo 2lapr0i
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
ONE CENT A WORD
Classified Advertisements

All Advertisements under this head one
cent word for first inscrtion. ana one
half cent u word for each subsequent IN
sertiOn.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
80 Quick.

Not minute should be lost when
child shows symptoms OF Group.
Chamherlain's Cough Remedy given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the cronpy cough ap'
pears, will prevent the attack. II
never fails, and is pleasant and saft
to take. For sale by DR.. f. Wenz.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

Merry Christmas.
County Attorney elect E. r. Whit
la was IN town Wednesday.
Klpprs store Is now one door wesl
OF the bank.
Otis r. Michaels, Of Spirit Lake,
was In town last Saturday.
Assessor Thompson reports taxes
coming in at lively rate.
The Christmas dance, this evening.
promises to be well attended affair.
County Attorney T. II. Wilson and
and family left Rathdrum, Tuesday
for their home at Harrison.
Justice of the Peace w. +. Whit
aker, Of Standpoint, was visitor in
the county seat Tuesday.
County Surveyor w. II. Edelblute
wcut to Hope this week to survey a
county read.
Larsen Bros. have full line OF
holiday goods, All kinds OF toys fol
Christmas. DIT
Mrs. Mamie Sheffield, Of Granite
was visiting Rathdrum friends las
week.
E.p. Manor, formerly Of this plac
now of Spokane, was in the city o
business last Saturday.
Juhn w. Fisher, manager o! u
Interstate Telephone company, WI
Ia town yesterday.
w. O'dell, who resides near 70
Falls, was a visitor In town Mondi
for the purpose OF paying his taxes.
b. +. Bourn returned, Wednesda
from a trip to Athol and other p"ir
up the line.
Mrs. G. L. Heitman returned, Nj
day evening. from visit with re
tlrcS in Spokane.
The Japs may fight the Russians
On land or on the sea;
But the girls of this here countr
Fight for Rocky Mountain
Rathdrum, Ida, Pharma
WIN. Ashley, Jr.. surveyor
engineer, and repEe<eutasIRa -ali
was business visitor 10 Coos
Aiene, Tuesday.
Company 'E'' will a>setnh'e
armory for regular drin, ..
Saturday afternoon All mem
should be present.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23

Henry f. Herwig, Of Spokane, was
in town last Saturday and arranged
ror an entertainment. by Prof. Chas.
II. Dey, the talented young dramat-
ic reader, humorist and impersonator,
which will be given under the aus
pjces Of the Fraternal Building asso-
citation, Jan. It'll; prices %, SO ant
SO cents.
FOR SALE-Old papers at 25c pc
hundred at The TRIBUNE office.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23

WANTED-Wood, fruits or veyeta-
blcs, which will be taken 90 supscr'p-
tjou at this Office. u
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack.

Bilious Attack.
81 had severe bilious attack and
felt like my bead was about to burst
when got hold of a free sample OF
Chamberiain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. / took dose of them after
supper and the next day felt like a
new man and have been feeling happy
ever since" says Mr.. j. w. Smith, OF
Juliff, Texas. For biliousness, stom-
ach troubles ard constipation these
Tablets have no equal. Price % cents
For sale by DR.. II. Wenz.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-12-23
ANfI.-SAL00N LEAGUE.
Rv. Herwig Tells Of Its Methods
and Aims.

and Aims.
Rv Wn. J. Hrrwig. u Methodist
ii MS er II Spokane was here Sunday
as advertised, and devoted his atten-
ti0r To interesting the local churches
in the Anti Saloon League, its origin
work, methods and aims. In the
morning he occupied the pulpit 10
the Presbyterian church. He briefly
outlined the work OF the league as it
affected the school, and the legisla-
tive and law enforcing departments
Ut government, and characterized the
drink system as the most serious dan.
ger which threatens the foundations
OF our government. He pointed out
~ vivid style the evils Of drink and
he d mnfalizatihn, restitution and
criUeS' wni.ii ~ produces.
He explained how the Liquor
Dealers association had been organ
lied 10 promote the interests Of the
saloons 10 legislation aud IN commun.
tiles, and Impressed upon his hearers
the necessity VI organizing to COM
bat the ASSOCIATION by its own Gactlcs
He vigorously urged all to put aside
ecclesiastical differences, and irres-
pective Of creed or party, band to-
gether to support moral measures and
elect moral men To make and execute
the laws. He told Of the work that
had been accomplished and that
which has been planned blythe league.
Mr.. Herwig said the Anti-SaloOn
League was growing in influence In
the east. that it was .ully organized
in Washington, Oregon aud Idaho,
that the Washington league covered
Northern Idaho aud the Oregon
league extended over Southern Idaho.
He said the purpose was first to work
up sentiment where u was lacking,
aud to gel support FOR mural meas
ures 10 the legislature, Among these
measures he menbloued the local
ward aud precinct opium bill which
it Is desired should be passed.
In the evening, at the hall where
a large asSemblage had gathered, MIR.
Herwig treated the temperance ques-
lion from financial standpoint and
gave some interesting figures. He
stated that the liquor, drank IN the
Un. ted States amounted to twenty
three gallons per capita annually,
whereas it was once but 10 gallons.
He said the government annual reve-
nues from The liquor trade amounted
to $I75, 900, 600 and that the trade
itself amounted to the enorn. US sum
Of 81 200, 100000 spent for liquor
each year. He said the average busl-
ness done by the saloons was $4,000
Der year and noted that there were
seven saloons In Rathdrum, that
therefore they did S35.OO worth Of
business a year and paid licenses
amounting approximately 10 $1,000.
In the course of his remarks ne
read a letter from James Morrison,
president of the Washington Liquor
dealers association wherein he urges
saloon keepers to build up a wall Of
defense against the attacks OF the
ypti-saloon league. Mr.. HerWig here
declared that the saloon Keepers
had subscribed 500, 900 to defeat 81
moral measures in the Washington
legislature at Olympia, this winter.