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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
Colonel Miles, of Radford, Ans
Wers Last Summons.
DR.. JOHN II. CLAIBORNE DEAD
Petersburg Physician Ends a Long
and Useful csrcer-was surecoN
with Rack of Major. in Twclfth
Virginia Regiment During Civil War,
(srecia! 70 the Daily Press. }


RICHMOND. VA. Feb. 25.-Coloncl
George ". Miles =,f Radford. died n,
q little after $50 a. IN, today in Ele-
mortal hospital OF cancer ii the liver.
with Kidney complications. after meA-
cal science had been cNbaustc, iii Of
forts to s;sve-or rather. to prolCn:--
his life. l;e had been confnv, to his
sick bed tor about lwo months.
Colonel Miles who Nvns founder Of
st. Adams school. on the New Riyr .
WAS born at l2hcatown, Tenn, Jan ~.
1SG3. l!e vas tlGe second son of the
Rev. George w Niles, {; Methodist
minister ard presiding elder Of tho
Hclston conference. His parents had
{, large family but save each Of thei,,
children q GOOD education Al Of the
HCos, ard tier" wcr" five in nnmbcr.
:.rAa.int"d from Emery and Henry Col
logo and Tho University cf Virginia;
TIC three daughters from Martha
Washington College" Colonel Miles,
carrie. s.'3G0n worth Of HE insurance
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
MINISTER FACES
SERIOUS CHARGE
Accused of Committing Perjury and
May Have TO Answer ACCUSE
ton Of Biqamy.


!lNONNlI LIE, TENN. Feb o:.-Rry
Benjamin w. Ashley is in iail at New
l"i. Tom, on :: charge Of perjury ana
may also h,, prusccute'! for bigamy
Ashley is u minister Of tho Christian
Church. On his preliminary hearing
he was bcupl orc. to The federal court
Tor !; hearing.
Outing &c Civil war Ashley sc~red
in Iht lfnicn army and .hirly years
Eater became pcnsioncr.
First Matrimonial Venture.
In 1856" he married :, North Carolina
-irl and lived with her ua,'l 1883 when
Ne c;,c to l'enncsScc. wherc:hc has
since resided.
T r.. 1855 it is alleged: without having
secured a 'Isorc" re married !. Miss
Allilnr al his nov home .
When Ashley applied fer ana rc>c;v-
II! 4 pension under the act Of 1890, his
first wife applied for half ct the nrn-
sion. II was then that Ashley made
affidavit tina: he WAS never legally E,ar-
rich ,c wife NJ. ! \ pension exam
ih"r investigated The case. with the
result tia, Ashley is in Jail charged
viii! pGrjnr,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
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NEWPORT NEWS
Pill WASHINGTON AVE
ALL QUIET AT JACKSON.
9clicc Divided in Opinion as to Gui!t
OF Negro Held.
tBv Associated Press.

tBv Associated Press.l
JACKSON. MISS. Feb. 25-'i'he
City is quiet tonight after the exciti,"
time Of the past SO hours. The negro
Stewart johnson. who was Spirited
away somewhere II. the officers las,
night. is still hid out and his where
atouts are not known. Tho officials
refuse to say where he is at this time
This Afternoon Governor Narslau,ap
issued a proclamation that he has hired
detectives to- take up the search, cu-
he negro and get evidence to the end
! that tie guilty party may lie convict.
cd. Tie governor calls on tho yCGrs.
men Of The city 10 desist from rash talk
an! the Incorporate use Of firearms.
| This afternoon the police found at
the Ecme OF Johnson a bloody shirt
| which is supposed to have been worn
| by Johnson the night the crime vas
! committed. Tho shit has besn waar,-
e'd since, bat It showed signs Of hay
ing mad blood on it. Sentiment amo:,-
| tho police is divided as to whethei. or
MT Johnson is the right negro
| \ Suspect has been arrested az Va.
200 City and is being held in jail there.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
TRIED To Polst'N A FAMH,,
tspecja, to the Daily Press. }


LlNCHRuRG, VA, Feb. cJ5-Mrs.
Sallic NJ. Hanna. alias Haley. and Ollie
War. colcrctl. charged with The at
tempted poisoning Of Mr. and Mrs.
Hamilton Faulkner and four others; Oh
Feb. ] ~ placing ''rou2h-oarats" in
the llcnr used by tho family had q
hearing before tho MAYOR this morning
and w"rc Sent on TO tn" grand Jury :
liIli, War ,nin. ualrtl III The sun, Q!
goo
The police last evening sut !, cunte s.
sion from Mrs. Hanna. who. when coli.
frGn,eti with Lille War at heauquar
tiers. after first denying her guilt,
broke down and wept when a number
cf notes which the War girl says she
received in Jail from her were pro
luccd
Sic then sara that she obtained the
powder from a family that had rented
rooms from her and had purchased it
tc Kill rats. She got the stuff without
The knowledge of its owners she said
,lid paid two visits to The home of the
War girl whom She instructed fully
as K, its use, her object being to make
tho Faulkner family suffer as she had
I :,rudgc against them. 1t was then
her lut2ntiou to move away.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
CASH IN ADVANCE.
ONE CENT A WORD.

Advertisements under classified
heads in this column will be inserted
at the uniform rate Of ono cent WORD
for each insertion. No advertisement,
however small, less than IS cents for
the first insertion. Cash In advance
Invariably. Special rates made on long
contracts. ordera for dIscontinuance
must be made In writing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
UNDERTAkERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF BOULE.
WARD lots

Default having been made in the
payment Of the Indebtedness secured
by deed of trust from Charles c. Watt
70 w. G. Claiborne Trustee. dated
November s. 1902, and recorded in
the Circuit Court Clerks Office of
Elizabeth City county. Virginia in
T. p. B. q. at page 217. having been
requested by the beneticia ries under
said deed SO to do shall in front
Of the Silsby Building No. 200 Wash
ingtoN avenue, Newport News. Va.
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY, %, 1905, AT
u O'CLOCK, M.
sell as public auction. to the hislcs.
bidder. all those Two certain lots Of
land. situate iii said county number
s and 81: in block &. as shown in the
plat of the Newport News. Hampton
and OLD Point Development company.
made by =. P. AXE. c. e. and duly re-
corded in said Clerks office.
TE1lMS-Cash as to Sl707.0O and
expenses OF sale: balance III and .
years With interest evidenced ly
notes Of purchaser and secured by
deed Of trust on the property.
Cash deposit of $4,000 vii! he re-
Quired OF purchaser on DAY Of sale
LOUIS G. PHILLIPS.
su-tn Substituted Trustee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
eEoReETowN's INDOOR MEET.
Summaries and Principal Everts Of
the Evening"
CRy Associated Press.)

Wy 1NsSOCTatCu PTeSS.) :"
WASHINGTON. d. G. Feb. 25.-Thc
seventh annual indoor meet OF George.
town University was held here tonight
The summaries and principal events
arc as follows:
Relay race Georgetown beat Prince
ton by 10 Yards. Time 2:3l IS.
ielay racc--Corrcll boa, Columbia
hy ton yards. Time, 2.A1A.5
Relay racc--Western Maryland Uni
YersltyllNOti; I easily from George Wash
inGton University. Time, .::AS Is.
s1n5 the ae<yards, hnydles handicap #
3 Castlegnan, Co!fshhia. won: .EsW1sGo,
Ha1 Sigh Scncol. AIcxandri;,, VII, Sec.
ond. Timr. 30 seconds
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

AMATEUR PHO
tographer to watch for the window
display .: 3l1OA Washington ave
nue. on March LIST and to know thar
we keep full line of Photographic
material especially adapted to their
use. and that Francis M. Ellison will
cheerful'y give all practical instruc-
ton and information gratis. LYRIC
MUSIC co. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

THOSE WHO TAkE,
boarders to look al that nice ten
room house near sl,ipyard gate. we
VIII sell at only $50 per month.
Small cash payments. Rents for
$25 per month. Tor s. more you
can buy it with your rent money.
You would then be getting ahcad
$50 per month instead of throwiny
S25 away twelve times a year. SOM
MELVILLE & co. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

Sl.lnh for nice 7-room dwelling in
1ood location. Has bath. sanitary
plumbing, hot water tank. CRATES. and
is cheap al price asked Apply to W.
I. CHAPLIN. Treas, helms. Maryc,
Hoycnton & Chaplin. Inc. Real Estate,
Rents Insurance, Loans and Invest
iucui bouds o,19-5t cd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
EAs1f:!{T p1sTRICTror VIRGINIA.;
COUNTY OF NORFOLK. IS.

.,.Ons 'his.:l.lth day Of February. * D.,
I af5. on z,Ta3;nS the petition OF II,s.oy
z. lindsay: bankrupt. for :t,iScharGn.
TT IS ORDERED By THE COURT,
thar hearing be had upon the same
on the 28th day Of February. a. y. 1905,
before said court. at Norfolk. in said
district. at II o'clock noon: and tina,
notice thereof be published in the Daily,
Press. a newspaper printed in said dis
trict, ami that all known creditors and
other persons in interest may appear
at the said time and place and SHOW
cause. il any they have. why the pray
or Of the said petitioner should not be
granted.
AND IT is FURTHER ORDERED by
the court that the clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies Of
said petition and this order addressed
to them at their places OF residence as
stated.
WITNESS THE HONORABLE Ell.
MtSD WADDiLL Jr.. judge OF the
said court and the seal thereof. at Nor
folk. in said district, on the 18th day
II February. 4. d. 1905.
Attest:
G.. r. BON'DEN,
By D. A. KELSEY.
Deputy Clerk
Sidney j. Dudley, Atty. 2-2l-2t III
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
THE COLORADO CONTEST.
Correcting All Republican Claims
Adams Still Elected by 2,e7O.

tfiy Associated Press)
DENVER, coli, Feb. 23.-Thc cub.
ernatorjal contest committee today
granted the attorneys on both sides an
other day for The preparation Of their
iriefs in the case
Governor Adams attorneys practi-
:allr completed their brief tonight. In
II they assert that. conccriing all tic
claims Of he contestor, James II. Pea
body, adams has still a majority in
the state Of 2.67" ana that his MS.
l"ity. according 10 certified returns
is 9.774
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

I'll" 'ncmhers Of which he vas a ,ni
versa! friend and favortc. He was y
prominent member rr The Deep Run.
Hunt CIuy, and had been treasurer Ct
nc Richmond Horse Shov- Association
from It's beginning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
Dr.. Edwin a. Herring Dead.
Especial to tbs DAILY Press.>

IARRlSONRURG. VA. Feb Co
The death Of DR.. Edwin A. Herring. d
respected physician, occurrde here to-
day
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
President Takes Care Of Lame Duck
ousted by La Toilette.

VHV AssOClated PresS.(
WARRINGTON. Feb 25.-Thc prcsj.
dent today sent the following nomina.
tons:
Y. $. Circuit judge for the Seventb
circuit. Illinois. indiana. and Wiscon-
sin. VIM. r. Seaman. Of Wisconsin.
.. S. district judge for eastern dis
trict Of Wisconsin. Joseph V. Quarles.
of Wisconsin, whose term as United
States senator expires March a, next.
Collector Of customs at Mobile. Ala
VIM. f. Tebbctts, OF Mobile.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

Those forty-two piece dinner sets al
t.ash's are selling for only S5S7 a set
Have you seen them? 2-7-t!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
COAL AND WOOD.

MuNDl < COWARD. ANTHRACITt..
rel ash and spliut coal. oak aud
pinc wood. Citizens phone. 1.3
I',il phone, %. l-S-ir
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

WANTED-AN EDISON PHONO
graph or talking machine in every
homo. 1870 new Edison gold moulded
records. and $50 new first award
Victor records just received. Call
FOR your selection. Leave us YOU,
list. Sec the best stock Of Machines
aud records ever shown in your
city. Prices moderate. terms easy.
Shake hands Will, progress. THE
GEO. p. HAMPTON PIANO CO.,
no Twcnty-cighth street Citizen
phone, 49, II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of tic itockI,cIl-
ers Of The Ne"por; News Shil',Iildlng
4 Dry Dock Compans. will be held IT
the Office Of the company al Newport
News, Va. on Thursday, Marri, 9th,
!"Gi.. ri = O'Clock noon. for the eN-
ton ~ directors for the ensuing year,
aud INC transaction Of such other bust
ness as may properly come before Tie
meeting. CHARLES BABBIDGI;.
I-l1-lIt Secretary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

WASTED-TENAE'r IN NORTH
End > see the house az 10. nr;,r
Forty-ninth street. We are Offering
for only $500. on such easy terms.
Eight rooms. bath. sewer. 4 snap.
SOM MERNlLLE & co. o-os-ot
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

WhNTED-LADY OR GENTLEMAN
OF fair education to travel Tor a firm
OF s25o.0u0 capital Salary Sl.n72 per
year and expenses: paid weekly
Address NJ. PsERCIVAL, Newport
News. Va 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

WANTED-A POSITION BY AN EN-
Derienced boollleeper: familiar with
Office work; best references. adj
dress P. Q. Box 513, Newport News.
Va /
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-lF YOU WANT
your property sold tell Sonmervii!.,
d Co. about it. 1t costs you nothing
II they do not sell. and if they do.
their fees are less. They give YOU
many advantages basement Fi.st
National Bank 2-o6-2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
WANTED.

WANTEL-TQ RENT TWO NICELY
furnished rooms. with or without
board. Call, 1O5 Twenty seventh
street. 2-26-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

Fever gallons; wears longer; lie,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
FOR RENT.

FOR NIN'r-ONE OR TWO ROOMS.
with or without board. No .CS This
ty-scconu street MRS. T-aLMAi;E
.-.GGt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

Fire spoi's Race Program.
HOT SPRINGS, ARK, Feb. %
Today's races We're declared of on &C.
count Of the fire.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26
Duffy Wins 1oo-yard Handicap.

%,
MELBOURNE. Feb. 25-Arthur i.
Duty. he American runner, TODAY
scored bis first win in Australia. can.
turing the 100 yards invitation handi.
cap from scratch Time 10 Is seconds
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

FOR RENT-OLD BUCkROE BEACH
hotel. and II acres Of fine truck
iand attached. Directly on car line
Al. 0. LACKEY. Mgr. T. W. Phil.
lips & Co. Hampton. Va. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

'0R THE REST RESULTS, TAKE
you! prescriptions to the Ideal Phar
macy or to Corgdon's Pharmacies at
Phoehus and Hampton, Va. Patent
medicines at cost. 6-g1.t9
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

FOR SALE-GOOD HOUSE on
Twcnty-sjNth street. not Tar from
Jefferson avenue. eight rooms pa
percd. painted, bath sewer conDec-
ton: only $1.250. including the lot
$50 casl! and SIS per month Simple
interest. growing less as the princi-
pal is reduced. No loan. Title guar
antced by Title Co. free Would
suit a railroad man or jefferson ave
nue. merchant SOMMicRN!Ili, &
GO. 2-ot-a3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

FOR SAI.E-BROWN LEGHORN
: eggs tar ha1.chin" ti,orougntrctl
s1leavy laycrs: Beautiful birds; ST 90
!, tnr thirteen eggs. Address ENTER,
) 81 r Bliss: YARD, 4: Ed, Mol, 7Ianip.
( ton; N;E :a-12-sn:4,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

MERCHANTS BAGGAGE TRANS
Ter connany Prompt ana careful
attehl'Dn given to the transfer Of
baggage TO and from all steamers
and trains. We respectfully solicit
your patronage. Office NJ. & M. r.
co. Bell phone 80 aud 2l8. j. S.
DALEY. Supi.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

PARTIES DESlRlNG LOANS UPON
improved or iIDimproyed real estate
Tor short terms. upon weekly pay.
mcnt plan. call at our office, secon6
floor First National Bank. MER
ANTS-MECHANICS SAVINGS
ASSOCIATION. eooG,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

For Observation-Disclosures TRUCK
farm five-room dwelling. near
Hampton, Va. NJ. Q. LACEEY. Mgr.
Hampton Va. 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

WANTED--il y p +. r E3NC;.D DRY
goods statesmen. mono other need ap-
ply CAPITAL DRY GOODS
HOUSE. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

FOR RENT-TEN ACRES TRUCK
land adjoining suburbs OF Hampton.
NJ. O. LACKEY. Mgr. Hampton, Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

WANTED-OCCUPANT FOR SUN
ny front roolu. with board; also
table boarders, at 223 Twenty-ninth
street. 2.lS-6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

N,T T AND: ROOM
= crs Es1'1GTTwt,fty seventh Street: J,
2le-G.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

FOR RENT-ONE LARGE FURNISH
Cd room. southern exposures: with
privilege Of bath. 100 Thirtv-fourth
street. 2-2233-6l
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

MANUFACTURERS YOUNG MEN TO
snip as mess boys. SEQ Manila. Ap-
ply at once to CHIEF STEWART
,. >. Missouri. 2-2i st
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO 0CCU-
>. ~ two. Comfortably Heated rooms:
with board Apply lis i'I.irty-sac
Ond street 2-243t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-26

WANTED OCCUPANTS FOR TWO
large. nicely furnished rooms tone
fronD. With board. 1904 West ave.
nue.. 2-2i-3t
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-07-21
SANG IN HOUR OF DOOM.
Men Of Japanese Cruiser Went Down
to Death With Mined Vessel.

The story of the loss of the Japanese
cruiser Takasago in December last,
only published since the destruction
of Rojestvensky's fleet, is a military
classic.
After the Takasago struck a mine
and began to sink, the crew assembled
in perfect order on the upper deck.
there to await the battle with stormy
sea and death. Captain Ishibashi or
dered every man to use a life belt,
and directed that no one jump over.
board until the ship actually sank. The
crew then Joined in singing the ma
tional anthem, cheering the emperor.
and lastly they sang Gallant Sailors. y
their voices ringing out above the
storm.
After that, as a relaxation, the men
were allowed to smoke, and thus they
went calmly to their deaths. OF 500
men who went down with the Takas.
ago only 1873 were rescued.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-07-21
OREGON NEWS ITEMS.

Kamoo, a Nez Perez Indian, was run
over by an eastbound freight train and
instantly killed, being literally ground
to pieces.
j, Lower "a rancher about IS years
old was asphyxiated by poisonous
gases at the bottom of the 80 foot well
on the Stephens ranch about IL miles
northwest of Milton Saturday after
noon.
Motion for a new trial on the part
of Senator John H. Mitchell in the
land fraud cases was overruled by
Judge Dehaven in the United States
court Saturday, and the attorneys for
the defense asked for week in which
to file bill of exceptions and writ of
error.
Suit has been commenced by two
of The Trail concessionaires Of the
Lewis and Clark fair in the state cir
cult court to compel the Lewis and
Clark Fair company to permit the
concessionaires to keep their attrac-
tions open on Sunday.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-07-21
ALL IN JAPANESE HANDS
RUSSIANS Are Dislodged and Driven
Back from sakhalin.

RACK from 0aNUolhh'
Toxic, July 17.-It is officially an
nounced that the Russian center, mold
ing Darline and vicinity, was attacked
1uly II and offered stubborn resist
ance The attack was renewed at
dawn of Jnlv II. when the Japanese
dislodged the Russians, driving them
in the direction Of Mauka. This VIC
tory insures cor.plete occupation OF
south sakhalin by the japanese.
Eighty prisoners were taken by Tue
Tapanese. among whom was Lieuten-
ant Maxamita. Four field pieces, one
machine gun and ammunition ware
houses were captured. The japanese
losses we're about 70 men killed OF
wounded. The Russians lost 16O men
Admiral Yamada, commanding 9
SQUADRON sent north on a reconnals
sance, reports that the Russian lzum
rud is a complete wreck, and thai
there is no hope of relocating her. The
vessel lies beached, heading Wes'
southwest, on the northern point Of
the southern entrance to Vladimir bay
about 200 miles notheast of Vladivo
stok.
A report by Captain Baron Fserer
of the Izumrud said that during the
battle of the sea of Japan the lzumru(
was cut off from the remainder of The
feet and steamed at full speed TO-
Vladivostok, with japanese cruisers il
pursuit. Subsequently he changed hi
course and made for Vladimir bay. ar
irving there on the night of May 20
At 80 o'clock on the morning of Ma,
80 the Izumrud ran on reef at tn
entrance of the bay, and, being shor
of coal, the captain ordered the GREY
ashore and blew up the vessel.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-07-21
MONTANA ITEMS.

Montana Pioneers annual reunion,
Helena, October 3-5.
Montana B. P. o. E. state conven-
ton, Anaconda. July "a.
Montana State Federation OF La
Dor, Great Falls, August 1.
Senator William A. Clark was oper-
ated upon for an abscess of the brain
at his home in New York city recent
ly. A favorable outcome of the sena-
tors illness is expected.
Instead of dividend of $4,000, the
Barnes-King company Of Kendall is
likely to declare one of $4,000 on
July 20, owing to the splendid clean
up at this mine for June, amounting to
$4,000. This is said to be a record
for the camp.
Congressman Joseph M. Dixon Of
Missoula says that force of 500 men
is engaged in surveying the Flathead
reservation in Montana, the territory
to be thrown open. The date of open
ing is not yet known, but Mr.. Dixon
believes that it is not far distant
Dan Bowman, a stage driver, com
mitted suicide at Gardiner recently.
He shot himself through the head. 1t
is stated by his friends that the act
was the result of dependency over
the death a few days ago of young
woman whom Bowman was to marry
in two weeks.
Charles Smith, who was arrested in
Butte last November by Detectives
Jerry Murphy and White on charge
of couRterfeiting, has been sentenced
in the United States court at Helena
to seven years in Deer Lodge peni-
Tertiary. Smith was tried on three
separate charges, that of passing
counterfeit money in Butte, Helena,
and Missoula.
The commission which will inves-
tigate and report upon a plan Of &C
ton with respect to the Milk river
irrigation project in Montana, has
been announced by the interior de-
partment. It will be composed OF Di
rector Walcott of the geological sur.
vey, Chief Engineer Newell of the
reclamation service. Consulting Engi
neer Grunsky and Supervising Engi
neer H. N. Savage. The board will
meet at Browning, Mont, on July "a
to go over the situation carefully and
outline plan of campaign relative
to the construction of the Milk river
project
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1905-07-21
KOREANS SEEK INDEPENDENCE
Will Ask United States To Assist
Movement.

Koreans at Honolulu have raised a
fund ITO send Rev. P. T. Yon, Korean
Methodist minister, to Washington TO
see President Roosevelt for the pur-
pose of asking that efforts be made
by the United States in the forthcom7
ing peace negotiations to bring about
an agreement by which the Korean ma
ton will become independent within
20 years if it shows fitness for sen
government.
Rev. Mr.. Yon will solicit the goou
Offices of President Roosevelt to ASK
Japan to grant independence as inc
United States did Cuba after the
Spanish-American war.
A memorial embodying the desires
of the Koreans was presented to sec-
rotary of War Taft here, Rev. Mr.. fon
states Secretary Taft replied that i
was delicate matter and declined u
say anything regarding it, but *
pressed his willingness to give het
Mr.. Yon letter of introduction TO 'nS
president.