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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Roosevelt a Great Reader.

President Roosevelt's love for the
woods and the plains is no greater
than his affection for books, writes
the Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune. In spite of the
busy life he leads and the regular
hours he keeps, it is safe to say that
few men of affairs in the republic read
more than the president, and fewer
yet extend their literary foraging over
a wider range of subjects. In addition
to keeping up" with the important
newspapers and magazines, which is
a task in itself, the president is al
ways abreast of the times in fiction,
science, historical research and art.
Reading is to the president what rest
is to most men. When he is at his
home in Oyster Bay, at the White
House in Washington or in his car
speeding over the rails to meet some
distant engagement, he is invariably
found with a book in his hand when
not engaged in some more important
work. When he starts on a trip, be
it long or short, his car is always
stocked with volumes and magazines,
and just as soon as he disposes of his
correspondence or bows out the visit
ing local committeeman" who come
to pay their respects, he takes up the
book that lays open and continues to
race through its pages. Aided by
wonderfully retentive memory, the
president holds fast all that he reads,
and is ready, if the need arises, to re-
peat almost any thought expressed by
the author, years after his eye had
travelled with lightning speed over the
page. That the president is able to
cover so much ground in literature is
due to his systematic sticktoitiveness
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Committed Suicide in Church.

In the midst of a great throng at
tending Good Friday services in the
famous Dunno cathedral Marchioness
Maria Pallavicini, viscountess of Trent
Austria, has committed suicide by
shooting, cables the Milan correspon
dent of the new York American.
The circumstances were so intensely
dramatic and extraordinary as to be
unprecedented.
The suicide of the marchiOness oc-
Cured at the moment of the most in
tense religious concentration in the
great cathedral wnere were gathered
$4,000 Catholic worshippers. The con
gregation was kneeling when a shot
rang out.
An American priest hurried to the
side of the countess and found her
dying, with a wound in her forehead
Her death occurred a few moments
later, while she was on the way to
the hospital.
She was renowned throughout Italy
for her great beauty. She was not
yet 80 years of age. Domestic unhap
piness following separation from hel
husband is supposed to have been the
cause of her suicide.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Christian Japan 4se.

General Nogi and General Kuroki
are members of the Presbyterian
church. Field Marshal Oylma's wife
is also a member in good standing of
that denomination. Admiral Togo is
Roman Catholic. Other instances of
high Japanese officials being Christians
might be noted. No country in the
world possesses today larger meas.
ure of religious liberty than does Jap,
an. That is one of the secrets of her
success and progress during these lat
ter years.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
past Week of the War.

Important war developments were
expected in the far east last week, but
the expectations were not realized.
The great naval battle for which the
world has been looking may yet be far
away, for even the experts have found
all their calculations upset by the pro-
gress of events 1t was thought that
the two fleets must come together soon
after Rojestvensky had passed Singa-
pore. but no one seems to. know what
Admiral Togos plan of campaign Is,
and predictions as to the great fight
that must eventually come are merely
guess work.
1t is evident that France will heed
the Japanese protest against the Rus
sian squadron making French waters
base for operations, and Rojestven-
sky will probably put to sea and move
toward the north. He may be attacked
off Formosa or he may be allowed to
approach nearer to Vladivostock One
authority had it that the Japanese
plan was to allow the Russian ships
to enter Vladivostock where they
could be destroyed after the fashion
adopted at Port Arthur. Perhaps such
a program might appeal to an expert,
but to layman it would hardly seem
possible that good sea fighter of the
Togo order would allow hostile fleet,
after SO long voyage, to proceed leis-
urely up the Chinese coast and not
attempt to do serious damage to it.
The Manchurian war news has been
even more featureless than that from
the sea. The great armies appear to
be idle, and there is no definite infor-
nation regarding contemplated ad-
vance movements. However, it has
not been the practice of Oyama to
stand still if he was in a position te
move effectively, and it can not be
many weeks before he once more takes
the aggressive.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Berlin, April 27.-Discouraging r,

Berlin, April 27.-Discouraging re-
oprts have been received as to the true
condition of Secretary Hay, who re-
Gently arrived at Bad Nauheim in the
grand duchy of Hesse, near Frankfort
The secretary underwent his first ex-
animation at the hands Of Professor
Groedel, the celebrated heart special
list, on Sunday. DR.. Groedel found
him in wretched shape. His suffering
is aggravated by a combination of
heart trouble, nervous collapse and
anemia. There is ground for stating
that unless a miraculous change for
the better sets in, Secretary Hay can
never again hope to return to activity.
He is thin, weak and extremely ner-
vous. The slightest noise disturbs
him.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

Tsingtau, Shantung Peninsula, Chi
ma, April 81. - Russian officers here
have received news that Vice Admiral
Rojestvensky fleet on leaving Kam-
ranh bay, steamed in a southern direc-
ton to join NIebogatoff's detachment.
Nine warships, supposed to be Vice
Admiral Nebogattoff s detachment of
the second Pacific squadron, doubled
Cape Bake, so miles northwest of Sal
gon, the night of April 20.
The Admin atty circle of st. Peters
burg are coming to accept the view
that there will be no great or general
action between the fleets of Russia and
Japan for some time, basing their be-
lief on strategic and tactical reasons,
which arise from the belief that the
japanese commander in chief avoid an
open engagement until he has weaken
ed the Russian fleet by night attacks of
torpedo boats.
The admiralty scouts the reports that
engagements have already occurred.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Will Go it Alone.

st. Petersburg, April %. - The adj
mlrlaty processes to have no informal
tlon as to whether Vice Admiral Ro-
Jestvensky is waiting for Nebogatoff's
detachment, and says the matter is en-
tlrely in his hands and he has not COM
munlcated his determination.
Naval men do not expect a junction
OF Nebbogatoff with Rojestvenesky.
They suggest that the transport fleet
may be left to the care of the slow but
powerful ships of Nebogatoff's detach-
ment, while Rojestvessky tries conclu-
ions with Togo.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Portland, Ore, April 26.-Without

Portland, Ore. April 26.-Without
exception every contention made by
United States District Attorney Fran
els j. Heney in his argument against
the plea in abatement filed by the
United States Senator John Fl. Nit
chell is support by Judge Bellinge1 of
the United States court for the district
of Oregon, who rendered decision of
about 5000 words on the plea of abate-
ment.
The contention of Mr.. Heney that
George Giustin, a member of the fed
eral grand jury which indicted Senat-
or Mitchell was duly qualified to serve,
was supported. The defense commended
that Giustin was not a citizen of the
United States. Judge Bellinger holds
that Mr.. 4eDey may prove Giustin s
citizenship by means of affidavits.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Coal Mine Afre.

Frank, B. c., April 26. - For six
Gays past fire has been raging in the
coal mines here. but only during the
Iast Few hours has it assumed serious
aspect 1t is supposed to have started
from an open miners lamp mile from
the mouth of the tunnel and, so far IS
can be ascertained, has extended all
over the works. An effort is being
made to close the air passages and thus
smother the fire, but this is rendered
olmncult by the smoke and heat,
which are intense.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Easter Day and Its Origin.

1t is probable that Easter received
its name from the Saxon goddess Eas-
ire, whose festival was kept about the
same season each year as Easter.
In the ancient church the celebra-
ton of Easter lasted eight days, but
in later times it was limited to two or
three days. 1t used to be a festival
of pleasure as we'll as a time for
generosity and the performing of good
deeds Aims were given to the needy,
the sick were visited by the rich and
great, and often slaves were freed
and poor unfortunates suffering i'm
prisonment liberated. Services were
held during the whole week preceding
Easter Sunday, on which day people
greeted each other with kisses, say
ing: "He is risen!" the response al
ways being: "He is risen, indeed" In
the Greek church this custom is still
observed.
The custom of exchanging eggs on
Easter-or during Holy Weeks a
very old one and symbolizes the resur-
rection or renewed life.
Easter day is always the first Sun
day after the tull moon which comes
upon or next after the Dist of March,
which date is the beginning of the
old church year.
If the full moon comes on Sunday,
Easter day falls on the Sunday follow
ing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Familiarity Breeds Contempt.

Those ladies'" shouted the spieler
from the top of the Seeing New York"
automobile, ARE the wives of multi
millionaires, Look well at them while
you have the chance"
"Oh, we've seen 'em before" said
Reuben Grassbinder They kim up
tew my place every year to git some
sunburn, ct S. per week, and then go
hum and say they hez been yachtin'. !"
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

The vast forest areas of Russia in
Europe, which cover nearly 500, 600, 600
acres. or SO per cent of the entire area
of the country, are aptly termed wood
ed Russia Few people who have not
Travelled through this part of the coun.
try can form any idea of the country s
boundless wealth in timber. Houses
built of any other material are en-
tirely unknown outside of the great
cities and wood constitutes the prin-
cipal fuel. The forest belt in Siberia
called the "Taig. stretches in a di.
rect line from the TIral mountains to
the Pacific for 1000 miles and is in
many parts 500 miles broad. This is
all the property of the car.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

ST. Petersburg April 20. American
superiority over foreign rivals again
triumped in the complete success
which has crowned the visit of Charles
M, Schwab to st. Petersburg. Mr..
Schawb's negotiations with the Rus
sian admiralty have resulted in the
practical conclusion of an arrangement
for the construction of number of for
midable battleships of the line, which
will probably will startle the world.
Mr.. Schwab has left st. Petersburg.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

Great Falls, Mont, April 27.-The
best sale of wool in Montana in years
was made tonight when J. B. Long ac-
cepted bid of 2315 cents per pound
for his wool, amounting to approx
mately 1000, 900 pounds. At this fig
ure Long realizes $50, 900 more for his
wool this season than last. This sale
is considered by growers better than
one of "a cents in Fergus county, as
that did not carry buck wool.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
AROUND THE WORLD
SHORT TELEGRAPH NOTES FROM
ALL POINTS OF The GLOBE.
A Review of Happenings In Both
Eastern and Western Hemisphere
During the Past Week-National
Historical, Political and Personal
Events.

Hedwig Niemann Raabe, a noted ac.
tress, died recently at Berlin in an in
sttution for mental diseases.
Gold estimated to amount to 81 400.
900, and sent by President Castro of
Venezuela, has arrived in New York.
st. AIMS convent at ST. Genevieve,
near Montreal, was destroyed by fire
recently and 10 lives are known to
have been lost.
The fight on Sunday closing in st.
Louis promises to be one OF the most
interesting struggles of the kind that
has recently been seen.
Ion Perdicars, who was cap .ured bv
Raisuli, the Moroccan bandit and held
for a ransom near Tangier several
months ago, is now in New York.
Colonel Henry E. Bosch, director of
exhibits of the Lewis and Clark expo.
sition, announces that all exhibitors
who do not utilize their space by Nav
will forfeit the same.
During the year the Russian gener.
ais Sassaulitch and Orloff, were retired
from their commands in disgrace. and
General Grippenberg gave up his COM
mand after losing the battle of the
Hun.
The Employers association of Chi
cago has refused to accept the propo-
sition of the teamsters that all uues-
tons involved in the Montgomery.
Ward & Co. strike be submitted to ar
bitration, with Judge Iuley acting as
arbitrator.
Four men were asphyxiated and
three others are in a dangerous condi-
ton as the result Of the breaking of
gas main at the Edgar Thompson
steel works in Pittsburg. The three
men still living were trying to rescue
the four who were killed.
H. p Thrall was blown to pieces by
a dynamite explosion at Crows Nest
summit, b. G. He was employed in a
railway construction gang and was
thaWing stick of dynamite in the
powder magazine at the time.
Winnipeg will soon be one of the
largest -four milling centers in the
world. The Lake of the Woods Mill
ing company of Montreal has secured
site here and will erect a 5000 bar
rel mill Immediately.
|. I. Boak was elected to the Office
of head consul of the Pacific division
of the Woodmen of the World. The
other officers elected were: p. e.
Snodgrass, Eugene, Ore, head banker;
+. P. Bertschey Denver, head auditor
DR.. T. A. Hughes, Denver head physi-
clan.
During circus parade at Columbus,
OHIO, six horses attached to one of
the closed animal wagons, which, for
tunately contained no animals, became
frightened and dashed among the spec
tators, seriously injuring three per-
sons. number of women and chill
dren wer" also trampled upon.
Tangier.-The Doukali Chaidma and
Mtouga are in full revolution near No
gador. The kaids of Tchiadma and
Mtouga tribes have been killed. No
gador is a seaport on the west coast
OF Morocco on the Tensft river. 1t has
a population o. about 10000. eight
thousands of whom are Jews and 300
Europeans.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Great Forest Fires.

Northeastern Minnesota and the
western end of Lake Superior are en-
velOped in a pail of smoke from forest
fires. Scores of fires are burning in
woods and slashings, ana reports are
coming in concerning them from every
line of rail communication entering
Duluth. Fires are burning close to
several of the mining locations on the
Mesaba. The country is dry, no rain
having fallen for three weeks.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Saloons Closed Sunday.

st. Louis, April 24.-Saloons and
barber shops here were closed Sun
day. At East st. Louis, Ills, the sa-
looms were permitted to be open, but
Mayor Cook issued a statement that
all saloons which became disorderly
would close instantly. Several fights
started from efforts of authorities to
enforce the closing law on the Mis-
souri, side
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

Milwaukee, Wis April 26.-,Confi-
dence has again been restored in bank
ing institutions of milwaukee, and the
run on the First National bank and tie
Milwaukee Trust company, which was
caused by the defalcation of Frank G..
Bigelow, until Monday president of the
bank, of over 81 900, OOO, is thing of
the past and banking affairs in Mill
waukee have resumed their normal
condition.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Suicide of Two Young Men.

Two young men, well known in the
upper country of Briish Columbia,
have committed suicide The body of
}. a. Moore of Kamloops was found
hanging from a tree. He was only 81
years old and was to have been mar
ried in two monJns Frank Wycott of
Churn creek killed himself by taking
strychnine. He was respondent be-
cause of illness.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
leave XladiVostock.

Advices from Vladivostok say the
Russian armored cruisers Rossia and
Gromboi and the protected cruiser Be
gatir are cruising outside the harbor,
ready to make a diversion in favor of
Rojestvensky at an opportune moment
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
German Royalty at Messina.

Messina, Italy.-Emperor William Of
Germany, Empress Augusta and the
Princes Eitel, Frederick and Oscar.
who are staying here, are objects of
enthusiastic manifestations by the Sic.
ilians.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
CIeanups of s1s.ooo.ooo.

Special advices from Alaska from
various points give the following est,
mates of winter cleanups: Dawson
between $10,000,000 and $4,000, 900;
Fairbanks, 100000; Nome, $4,000.
600. Steam dredgers at work on Daw
son creek are all yielding well.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

Nelson, B. c., April ga. J. Nc
MILAN announces that the LeRoiWar
Eagle amalgamation is practically as
sured and nothing but the illness of
Messrs. Waterlow and Blackstone is
hindering it. All smelling is to be
done on this side of the line.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
His Ambition Ouenched

Some day you my be president of
the United States" said the patroniz-
ing person.
Il hardly think So" answered the
small boy with spectacles my par
ents would never consent to my stand
ing out OF doors on a March day to be
inaugurated. Chicago Journal
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
First NEGRO Ever Acquitted.

jackson, Miss.-For the first time in
tue history of Mississippi, a negro
charged with criminal assault has been
acquitted of the charge by a jury of
"hite men. Stewart Jewell was charg-
Ell with assault on Miss Mamie Nit
chell.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

A woman who was plaintiff in an
action in a London court the other day
said she earned her living by lending
out silk skirts, hats and feathers to
working girls for holidays.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29

electric locomotive recently built for
the New York Central service, between
Croton and New York. broke all prev
ious records today by attaining speed
of SO miles an hour, hauling a heavy
train.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
JEFFERSON IS DEAD
EMINENT ACTOR PASSES AWAY
AT BALM BEACH, FLORIDA.
Had Been Gradually Sinking for Some
Time--His Family Surrounded the
Death Bed-The Body Will Be TAX
en- to Buzzard's Bay, Mass, on Spe-
cial Train.

West Palm Beach, Fla, April "a
Joseph Jefferson, the eminent actor,
died at his home, "The Reefs" at Palm
Beach at 6:15 Sunday evening. The
end came after a day of unconscious
ness, and after a heroic struggle of
days which had exhausted his vitality.
At his deathbed were his wife, his
sons, Charles B. and Frank Jefferson
his nurse, Miss Mabel Bingham; DR..
r. j. Potter and his faithful old SER
want, Carl Kettler.
The end was not a surprise to his
family. Ever since his last sinking
spell, which came after a rally on
Thursday morning, and which was fol-
lowed by an apparent improvement
until Friday, the family had been
waiting for the end. Mr.. Jefferson's
condition Saturday night grew stead
lily worse, and the family, who had
retired were summoned from their
beds and DR.. Potter was called. The
patients condition continued to grow
worse all through Sunday, and the
brief bulletins from the bedside con-
tanned no words of encouragement.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
JAPAN FEELS BETTER
OVER EXPULSION OF RUSSIAN
FLEET FROM FRENCH PORT.
Although 1t is Believed If Admiral
RojestVensky Entered kamranh
Bay to Prepare for a Dash North
ward His Purpose Was Accom-
pished.

The announcement that in response
to Japan's representations France has
promised the expulsion of the Rus
sian second Pacific squadron from
Kamranh bay and affirmed her deter
mination to maintain neutrality is re-
ceived at Toxic with pleasure, al
though it is believed that if Rojest
vensky entered Kamranh bay for the
purpose of finally preparing for dash
northward his purpose was accom-
plished =
The foreign office in a recent state
ment says:
"The French government upon re-
ceipt of the report that the Baltic
squadron had arrived at Kamranh bay
instructed the governor general of
Indo-China to strictly enforce the
rules of French neutrality. The gov
ernor general telegrapned, replying
that he had taken the necessary meas
ure according to instructions by the
French government"
French Newspapers Criticize.
Some of the newspapers of Paris,
commenting upon the expulsion of the
Russian second Pacific squadron from
French territorial waters in Indo-
China, hold that France, in seeking
to render exact justice to Japan, has
been unjust to Russia The Echo de
Paris, which is strongly pro-Russian,
says that Frances insstence upon Ro-
jestvensky's leaving Kamranh bay will
have the effect of making him an
easy pray to Togo, as the Russian
ships, being driven from all points
without being able to take on coal,
must put to sea with half filed bunk
ers, being thus crippled at the moment
of meeting the enemy.
The Temps criticize the Saigon re-
port that Russian merchant vessels
have been forbidden to take on the
necessary coal to enaDle them to
reach the nearest Russian port. The
paper maintains that the ships have
the right to take on sufficient coal to
last them until they reach Vladivo-
stok, which is the nearest Russian
port.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Remain in Cabinet.

Paris.-M. Delcasse has informed
premier fouyier that he will retain
the portfolio of foreign affairs
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Recent Visit to Cleveland.

The sickness of Mr. Jefferson which
ended in his death was contracted it
is believed while on a recent visit
to his son, Charles B. Jefferson, at
Hobe sound. few miles above Palm
Beach, and his friend, former Presi-
dent Cleveland. 1t is believed that
from a slight -ndiscretion in his out
ing there he suffered an attack of in
digestion. Since his return to his
home his condition grew steadily
worse, with slight rallies until the
end.
The body of Mr.. Jefferson will be
taken to Buzzard's Bay, Mass, on a
special train, accompanied by all the
members of his family who are here.
1t will reach Buzzard's Bay the even
ing of Wednesday.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-29
Auto Stopped on Track.

Mrs Katie Hatcher. wife of a rich
cattleman of Fountain. Col, was kill
Cd and her husband Sc sly injured