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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
RECEIVED POISONED CANDY.
Miss Elsie Smith, Queen in Albany
 Halloween Carnival.

Albany, N. Y. Dec. 26,-Miss Elsie Smith, who was Queen Titania" in the Albany Halloween carnival of 1904, to- day reported to the police that she re- ceived through the mail yesterday a box of candy containing poison. The chocolate drops in the box had been opened and the poison spread within, A druggist who analysed the contents declared that the candy contained enough paris green and other poisons to kill the whole family. Miss Smith professes entire ignorance of any one who would desire to injure her, but be- lieves the poison was sent by a girl. The police and post office authorities are Investigating.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27

Albany, Dec. 26-Joseph H. Choate, late ambassador of the United States to Great Britain, is the nominee for the presidency of the New York State Bar association, proposed by the nomina- ting committee, whose report was made here tonight. It will be pre- sented at the annual meeting of the as- sociation in January.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
JUSTICE DISMISSED.
Man Who Granted Extradition of Gay
 nor and Greene

Montreal, Dec. 26.-Ulrie La Fontaine, police justice. has been dismissed from the position of extradition commission CT by the Dominion government. La Fontaine issued writs of extradition in many celebrated cases, among them be- ing the Gtynor- Greene proceedings. It was stated when this case was being heard that La Fontaine had incurred the enmity of powerful political friends of the law firm which represented the American contractors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Jurz,s rindlng ,n rodd onns.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2s.The coroner,s ,s jury to-day rendered a, verdict in tht case of Mrs. Margaret Todd, tl1f wealthy New York widow whose bodI. was found on the tracks of the Readx ing railroad in Fairmount Park, tni0 city, in october last. The verdict states that the woman came to he'd death in manner unknown to th( jury. No new testimony was developet at to-day's hearing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
THROUGH WITH UNION LABOR.
American Bridge Company VIII Have
 No More of 1t.

Cleveland, Dec. 26--Referring to the continued strike of structural iron workers against the American Bridge company, Manager F. M. Sprague, of the latter company, said to-day:
 We are through with union labor for all time. All our contracts covering structural work will be completed by non-union labor.
 We are paying even more than the union scale to our present force of workmen on every building the Ameri- can Bridge company Is erecting throughout the United States, and, be- sides, we are getting better results at less cost than obtained under union la Dor bosses before the strike began"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
D1sr1L11Ne coMPANr,s qAsr.
Samuel A. auint, of This City, Appears
 in U. s. Court.

aHrtford, Dec. 2s.- Samuel A. ouint of New Haven, the secretary and treasurer of the New Haven Fruit Dts tilling company, was present in the United States court to-day, the civil caseagainst the company having been continued until to-day. At the request of counsel the case was continued un- til January 9. On October ia the in ternal revenue collector conducted a raid on the New Haven Fruit Distalling company on the suspicion of d yioia- tien of the internal revenue laws.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Yale Team Wins Again.

New Orleans, Dec. 26.-The Yale uni versity basketball team defeated the Y. M. c. A. team here to-day, AZ to 3. The game was played in the open air gymnasium. Yaleoutclassed the locals in every way, and the two points SCOT ed against the visitors were on fouls.
 The visitors leave in the morning for Galveston.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Head Tax of $500 on Chinamen.

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 26.-A head tax of $500 on Chinamah had to be depos- ited with government officials here to- day by the agents of the mail steamer Corinthian before the steamer was per- mitted to sail for Liverpool. Immigra- tion officials had refused permission for the foreigner to land at this port, but he was landed at St. John later, when the Corinthian touched at that port.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Letters EgplO6eh.

London, Dec. 27.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says that letters addressed in the same handwriting to Count Witte, General Trepoff and Interior Minister Durnovo exploded while being carefully opened in the general postoce.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Steamship Company Fined.

Boston, Dec. 26.-A fine of $500 was imposed by Judge Dodge in the United States district court to-day upon the Oceanic Steam Navigation company, which had pleaded guilty, through it's assistant passenger agent, Richard H. Farley, to allowing aliens to escape from its steamships Romantc and Ca- nopic.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
TWO PIREMRN DISCHARGED
CHARGES AGAINST DYER AND
 COATES SUBSTANTIATED.

FOrmer Pleaded Guflty-Had Been
 With Department Sixteen Years--
 Coates Denied Some Charges but the Evidence Favored Them.-AIIeged to Have Struck Fellow Hoseman--shee-
 han Charges Continued. Charges against three members of the fire department. were taken up by the board of fire commissioners last even ing, the outcome of which was the dis charge from the service of two, Charles Fl. Dyer and Stanley Coates, hosemen of Company 6, and the continuation, until witnesses can be produced by the complainant. of the charges against Thomas F. Sheehan, of Company 1o
 The charges against sheehan are the using of obscene, immoral and disre- spectful language to a conductor of the Consolidated Railway company, and conduct prejudiciai to the good name of the department The trouble arose over the issuance of altransfer by Conductor Mahon. Sheehan, it is claimed, asked for transfer for Grand avenue, and the conductor asked him which way he was going. The fireman, 1t is alleged, told him it was none of his business, whereupon the conducted refused to is- sue the transfer. Then, 1t is claimed, the vile language charged against the fireman was used.
 Although Acting Manager Harlan al Ia9 rlotorman, Callahan, appeared. Shee- han pleaded not guilty, and the case was continued to produce the wit nesses. - .-s -~
 The second case called was that of Charles H. Dyer, hoseman Of Company G. He was charged with the violation of four rules of the department incltid- ing iftoxioation, using profane and abusive language to Acting Chief G1ad- win. and disobedience. He pleaded guilty and was dishonorably discharged. He has been with the department for sixteen years. I'd. ss -.
 The charges against Stanley Coates, of the same house, were next taken up. It appears that he became very irdig- nant over the calling of Marshal Glad win in regard to Dyer's case, and as a consequence he incurred charges against himself of abusing Lieutenant Bryant, abusing and striking Hoseman Buckingham, and of appearing under the influence of liquor. He pleaded guilty of using disrespectful language, but denied striking Buckingham and being intoxicated. t,-.sp..*
 Buckingham, it appears, was present when Coates abused Lieutenant Bryant, and he was called upon to testify to this language before Acting Chief Glad- win. Lieutenant Bryant testified that after the chief had departed Coates ran at Buckingham, struck him twice and choked him. He was then suspended. When questioned Lieutenant Bryant said he believed Coates was under the influence of liquor, but was not drunk. Captain Gessner also testified to Coates actions.
 When Hoseman Buckingham was called he testified that Coates had struck him twice in the face and chok- ed him. He likewise said he considered Coates under the influence of liquor. Acting Chief Gladwin said he did not think Coates was drunk, but what he would call fighting drunk, while Dyer was dead drunk.
 The board in executive session voted to dismiss Coates, and he was accord, tng1y discharged from the service.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Governor Herrlclx Not Aware of It.

Cleveland, O., Dec. Ex-Governor Her. rick referring to the statement made by Assemblyman Merritt to tho effect that President Roosevelt was trying to secure control of the republican or- ganizatlon in Ohio, said to-day: If that is true I know nothing about It, and cannot therefore discuss the mat fer"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
MUNICIPAL METHODS.
Proposal for International Congress of
 Large Cities.

Proposal for International Congress or
 Large Cities.
 London. Dec. 26-Sir Edwin Cornwall, chairman of the London county coun- Gil, to-day issued to the press a pro- posal for an international congress of representatives of capitals having over 5OO,000 population, to meet annually for the discussion of municipal methods. Sir Edwin says he is encouraged to make this suggestion by the good re- suits following the recent exchange of amenities between the London county council and the Paris municipal coun- cil. In conjunction with this congress he also proposes, an exchange of pupils between the schools controlled by the municipalities holding membership in the congress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Official Count fin New York County.

New York, Dec. 2S.-The official count of votes cast in New York county for mayor at the last election was issued to-day by the county board of canvSss- CTS, and shows that Mcclellan received 140, 0,264; Hearst 123,292, and Twins 64,2S9.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
ALI QUIET IN SHANGHAI
Warrants Tardily Issued for Promoters
 of, Recent Riot.

Shanghai, Dec. 26.--All Is quiet here. A force of 250 men has been landed by the British cruiser Andromeda and Bluejacket. Guards are maintained all through the foreign concession. The British assessor, Twyman, will resume the Mixed court tomorrow. The Chi- nese officialshave, tardily issued war rants for the arrest of the promoters of the riot who have escaped.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Consul Ordered to Investigate.

Washington, Dec 26.-The state de- partment to-day telegraphed American Consul Mills at Chihuahua, Mexico, the nearest consul to Diaz, the scene of the recent killing of Rutherford and Me- Murray, to proceed to that point and investigate the case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Russia to Issue Bonds.

London, Dec. 2T.-A dispatch to Q news agency from St. Petersburg says that the minister of finance has au- thorized the issue of short term treas ury bonds to the extent of $200, 900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
BET HIS ALL ON CLEVELAND.
Undertaken Dead Who Even Wagered
 His Hearse on Grover.

Syracuse, Dec. 26.-John Mccarthy, undertaken, died at his home here to- day, aged fifty-nine years. He was known throughout the country as an enthusiastic democrat. In 1884 he bet everything he possessed, even his hearse, on Grover Cleveland. He was a warm supporter and personal friend of William J. Bryan, and was a we'll known figure in democratic state con ventions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Connecticut Postmaster.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The following fourth-class postmaster was appointed to-day: onnecticut-Sherman, William B. HaWley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Son for Secretary Loeb.

Washington, Dec. 2sy-A son wSE
 born to Secretary and Mrs. Loeb toG day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-27
Choate for President.

(Continued on Page Five.)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.

Concerts are nice thing to keep a mar
from having a good time.
The quicker you try to mako your
money the quicker you can lose 1t.
A wife is awful smart not to have so
much brains that she never gives her
husband anything good to eat.
Even q modest young girl thinks 1t
strange that man doesn't understand
eli the queer clothes woman wears.
About the time a woman gets over
worrying about what kind Of morals her
son IL going to have. she begins about
what ktnd OF wife he will marry.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-22
NIGHT MARE.
Cleveland Leader.

Miss D'Oyley-May give you some Of
this Wells rarebft, Mr.. Orme?
1 Ref Orme-No, please excuse me. I
ate some the other night and dreamed
was living back in Cincinnati again.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-03-18
A RUMOR OF PEACE

Washington, March 14.-When the
czar calls his war council today, he
will be able to inform them that Japan
will welcome peace ON reasonable
terms and will promptly name her con-
ditions providing she receives trust
wcrtthy assurance that they will be
seriously considered.
This the emperor has learned from
several chancellories in Europe.
These, it is said, include the reten-
ton by Japan of Port Arthur, Japan
ese protectorate over Korea, and an in
demnity.
From a high officila it is reported
that Russia has recalled her second
Pacific squadron.
An attache of the Russian embassy
in Europe is quoted expressing the be-
lief that Kuropatkin's recent defeat
will force Russia to ask for peace.
Briefly, these were the reports current
in the diplomatic corps here, aud as
a result of this important information
official Washington believes that Russia
and Japan are on the verge of peasce.
If it be true that the second Pacific
squadron has been recalled even the
most optimistic of Russia S friends adj
init that this is strong indication
that Oyama S blow has made for peace.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-03-18
HEIRS TO A LARGE FORTUNE.
Residents of Idaho Are Members of
Lucky Family.

Residents of Idaho Are Members OF
Lucky Family.
E. West, who has been a resident
of Latah county, Idaho, for the past
10 years, and Mrs. R. A. Mcdowell
and Miss Gaines, who have lived here
about a year have, after Is years of
waiting, established their identity and
will soon come into inheritances esti-
mated at between 100000 and S.
100000 each.
Mr. West is the father of ]. B. West.
register of the Lewiston land office.
and also of T. B. West. village attor-
ney at Kendrick, and r. c. West. an
attorney practicing here.
This immense inheritance comes
from the estate of Thomas Whitaker.
an English nobleman, who dropped
dead about 40 years ago at the age of
So years. He was a bachelor, and at
the time of his death had an estate
appraised at $165,O0O.OOO composed
mostly of the townsite of New London.
This land was sold by the government
and the receipts placed at interest for
the heirs, in case any should ever
claim it, and the estate is now esti-
mated at 5000. 0OO.O 900.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-03-18
IDAHO ITEMS.

At cost of $15,O 900, the Moscow Elks
have just completed probably the fin
est and most elaborate strictly lodge
building in the state.
BY unanimous decision of three
judges the University of Idaho was
awarded victory over the University of
Utah in the annual debate.
| 1t has developed at Lewiston that
the land Office has received instruction
by wire to withhold all timber and
stone patents in the Office till further
notice.
Governor Gooding has vetoed house
bill 149 introduced by Representative
Smith of Latah, and which provided
that poison to kill wild animals may
not be placed upon unfenced lands.
Governor Gooding's first veto mes
sage has been filed. 1t was with re-
spect to the bill prohibiting mining
companies from acquiring or dispos-
ing of mining property without the con
sent of the holders of two-thirds Of the
stock
The present showing in the Bunker
Hill & Sullivan mine at Wardner jus
titles the belief that this renowned
property is one of the greatest silver
lead mines in the United States, and is
surpassed by only few mines in the
world. such as the Broken Hill mine
in Australia. The ore body disclosed
through the workings in the great Kel-
logg tunnel has now been opened 400
feet in length and at one point is 100
feet wide. OF this tremendous ore
body fully one half is shipping ore.
This is at a depth of between $500 and
5000 feet on the dip of the vein.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-03-18
LOST $4,000 men

st. Petersburg, March 15.-Russia s
grand army" with the exception of
the thousands killed or taken prisoner
on the plains and mountains around
Mukden is gathering slowly behind
the Notifications of Tie pass, which
were built a refuge before the battle
of Liaoyang, and is feverishly engaged
in the work of recognizing and fur
thering strengthening its lines. Ac-
cording to the general staff. the main
body has already completed it retreat
and the rear guard souhward is falling
back slowly, keeping in touch with the
pursuing columns of japanese. In
the complete absence of further il
formation it is difficult to say whether
the pursuit has slackened or is being
conducted by only portion of the
japanese, and military officials here
hope that as far the battle of Lao
yang. Field Marshal Oyhama has paus-
ed to give his weary troops momen-
tary breathing spell, while extending
his railroad and other lines Of supply
to his new position and preparing for
hhO ACAA OAOms
To the Russian army every minute
is now valuable and the footsore and
disheartened detachments have been
scarcely an hours rest before being set
to work with spade and pick, improv-
ing the defenses of the pass. 1t may
be, however, that even now they are
being turned out of their positions.
Rumors are current that wide east
ward flanKing movement, which was
belgium before the battle, is still in pro-
gress, and on the other side it is feared
that columns are moving north of Fa-
Roman to take a position in the Russian
rear.
AS to the losses, General Kuropatkin
now admits that 80 900 wounded were
carried off the field. This, with the
20, 500 dead left on the field, the 40
900 prisoners and the wounded left in
the hospitals, comes somewhat nearer
the latest Japanese estimate that the
total Russi an losses were 155, 900. At
this rate, Kuropatkin can not have
more than 100, 900 effective fighting
men with him. The army of General
Linevitch seems to have made the best
retreat, but this no doubt was due to
the stubborn fight made by General
Rennenkampff on his extreme left and
the equally fierce resistance of General
Kualbars on the right, the latter gen.
eral losing $4,000 men. Neither of
the army of Kaulbars nor of Rennen-
kamptf has yet been accounted for in
the dispatches. After his defeat
around the western tombs, Kaulbars,
finding his retreat directly northward
cut off, made detour to the eastward,
where he was still fighting at last ac-
counts. Rennenkampff must also still
be in the hills to the eastward.
General KuropatKin still holds COM
mand. An officer of the general staff
said today that he probably will not re-
tire until some semblance of order has
been restored. The question of his sue
cessor is still undetermined.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-03-18
For the Sports.

The central Y. NJ. c. A. of Chicago
carried off the banner at the indoor
athletic meet held in Milwaukee. cap
turing % points University of Wis
consin. second, "a points, and Chicago
Athletic association, third, % points.
Two new records were established.
Ralph Rose threw the 16 pound weight
in competition 4S feet Y inch. then,
in an exhibition throw, sent it As feet
51s inches.
Leroy Sempz of Chicago made a
new high mark in the pole vault, clear
ing the bar at II feet 31s inches
The Palouse Baseball club has been
formed by the election of the following
officers; President, w. R. Belvail
treasurer. Robert Smith: secretary
and manager. w. L. Shaw. The old
warrior first baseman, Ruth" Ward,
was chosen captain.
James O'Connor Of Walla Walla has
received word that the plan to form a
baseball league with Bellingham. Ev-
erett. Vancouver and Pendleton and
Walla Walla has failed. Bellingham
and Everett objected to the distance
of the combined Walla Walla-Pendle-
ton team and the expense which would
be incurred by travelling.
The Spokane high school girls and
boys basket ball teams defeated the
girls and the boys teams from the
state normal school of Cheney in two
exciting games at the Spokane high
school gymnasium.
Charlie Reilly. manager Of the Salt
Lake team for the coming season, has
taken charge Of the affairs OF his team.
Jack Overdorf. the fighter who lost
in the sixth round of a scheduled 90
round fight with Jim Burrows in North
Yakima recently, on a foul. has issued
another challenge to Burrows to fight
for a side bet of $500 either in Spo-
kane or in North Yakima.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-03-18
Railroads Taxed.

The Texas legislature has passed a
bill levying a IL per cent tax on the
gross earnings of all the railroads OPP
Grating in the state. The legislature
is also dealing with stringent anti
pass bill, against which numerous pro-
tests have been filed Common car
riers are also considered in the Ora
ham bill making conductors of passen-
ger trains peace officers with authority
to arrest disorderly passengers. A
subcommittee has been intrusted with
a bill requiring railroads to maintain
switch lights between sunset and sum.
rise at all spurs of the main line.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-03-18
ARMY REORGANIzES
JAPS HAVE STOPPED THEIR PUR-
SUIT OF KUROPATKIN.
After Their Battle Line is Formulated
and Men Rested Up an Attack Is Ex-
pec-ed on Russians Position at Tie
Pass-Weather Conditions Aided
Japanese in Battle Before Mukden.

Tie Pass, March 1.-THE japanese,
it is reported, have ceased their pur-
suit, at least temporarily. Some of
the Japanese are % miles below Tie
Pass. A resumption of their advance
Is expected. Rumors are in circulation
that the japanese are already attempt
ing another turning movement Inc
troops are being sorted out and or
CARNATIONS reformed and assigned to
places to defend the new positions, but
whether Tie Pass will be held or aban-
doned probably will not be decided for
several days.
Ii is still too early to tell the extent
of the Russian defeat, because not all
the parts of the army have been as
sembled, and the losses during the re-
treat are no small portion of the cas-
ualties. Up to the time of the begin
ming of the retreat it is probable the
Japanese losses were heavier than
those of the Russians. and at the time
the Japanese broke through Flu pass
the Russians appeared to be holding
| their own and even gaining a little.
Preparations were then being made
to launch a counter stroke The Jap
anese success was largely aided by the
weather conditions. which enabled
them to approach unobserved, but it
was chiefly due to the failure of some
of the organizations of the left fam in
{ the retirement from the Shakhe river
to occupy the positions marked out for
them. The Japanese quickly discover
ed the intervals. scouting columns hav-
ing followed the retreat closely.