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THE MORNING OBEG02SIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2. RUSSIA STILL FEARS Baltic Fleet May Not Get . Through Suez Canal. BRITAIN IS CLOSELY WATCHED General Public Is Very Suspicious of ' Her Purposes Officers Who Left. Fleet at Vigo Are Expected at Capital in Two Days. ST. -PETERSBURG, Nov. 2 (205 A. M.) The four officers detached from the Baltic squadron to testify regarding the North Sea affair are expected to reach St. Petersburg In two days. It is hoped they will be able to throw a clear light upon this mysterious incident. They are the watch officers who were on duty at the time the affair occurred. Their names are not disclosed. The news of the departure of Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky and his ships from Vigo has considerably relieved the ten sion here. The great mass of Russians are quite as suspicious of Great Britain's motive as Britons are of Russia's pur poses, and there has been much appre hension here that Great Britain might use the trawler Incident as a pretext for detaining the Baltic squadron. This ap prehension is now largely allayed, though fears are expressed in some quarters that there may be further complications be fore the fleet gets through the Suez Canal or around the Cape of Good Hope. The situation, however, is being more dispas sionately discussed, and charges against the fishermen are no longer being de claimed. Allowance is also made for the exas peration of Great Britain over the seem ingly callous action of Admiral Rojest vensky in going on his way after firing on the trawlers and not reporting the in cident until he reached Vigo. The expla nation offered in the highest source seems to acquit the Admiral of all blame. It is pointed out that he could not send a dispatch by a torpedo-boat, all craft of that description being ahead of the battle ships and cruisers, and that he haM no alternative except to detach a cruiser. Admiral Rojestvensky was too apprehen sive of revealing his whereabouts to do this, fearing an attack In British waters, and so, it is theorized, decided to pro ceed to Vigo with the whole of his squad ron. From another reliable source the As sociated Press learns that the circum stances of the firing, as detailed by Rus sian officers, closely resemble the facts reported by the Admiral of the fishing fleet. When abreast of the trawlers, the Russian squadron was formed in two di visions, the cruiser steaming east and the battleships west, the latter getting among the fishing fleet and opening fire. When nearly clear of the fishing craft, which were heading toward the battle ships, one of which, the Aurora, was hit several times and some of her men were wounded, including a priest, who died. The transport Anatol apparently became tangled among the trawlers, which she mistook for torpedo-boats, and signaled for aid, thereby leading the officers of the battleships to believe the trawlers were attacking the Anatol. This, coupled with the appearance of two mysterious torpedo-boats steaming toward the battle ships, resulted in the fatal cannonade. KEW WAS SCARE. (Concluded on Page Three.) Oi view of preventing injury or Inconvenience to neutral shipping; during the. passage of the Russian fleet to the Far East. In compliance with Russia's agreement, four Russian officers have been left behind at Vigo. The two governments are now discussing the terms with reference to the International commission which will be entrusted with the proposed Inquiry. Although the statement contained noth ing thai had. been published In the United States some hours earlier in Associated Press dispatches from St. Petersburg and london, it served to inform the people here of the exact situation. The general public, however, went to bed tonight firm in the conviction that It would wake up to hear that Admiral Rojestvensky was at the bottom of the sea. Today's furore would be ludicrous ex cept for the striking instance It has af forded m the willingness of the British public to believe that any development is possible after the North Sea affair, and by the enthusiasm caused by Gibraltar's warlike news. The Foreign Office has been intensely irritated at the construc tion placed on what they declare to have been mere fleet and garrison exercises. The Associated Press is authorized to state that no orders have been given the huge fleet now concentrated at Gibraltar .to make any preparation in connection with the departure of Admiral Rojestven sky's squadron. Some annoyance was caused in Downing street earlier in the day by the announce ment of the sailing of the fleet coming from the British Consul at Vigo before the Russian Government officially in formed the British Government that the officers whose testimons' Is desired had been detached. Ambassador Benkendorft soon made amends for this omission, while Ambassador Hardlnge confirmed the news from St. Petersburg. Both the Russian Embassy and the Foreign Office affirm that the negotiations today were entirely confined to the selec tion of the International commission in which no hitch has occurred. Count Benkendorft. who twice saw Lord Lans downe In addition to visiting King Ed ward at . Buckingham Palace, was per fectly amazed to see flaming war posters as he drove back from his later visit to the Foreign Office. In his two conversations with the British Foreign Minister, the -question of the sailing of the Baltic squad ron had not even been raised except when the Ambassador informed Lord Lans downe that four officers had been de tached, the news of which had already of ficially reached Lord Lansdowne through the Associated Press St. Petersburg dis patches. Several of those few persons who were thoroughly aware of the ex tent to which the Gibraltar telegrams, combined with diplomatic activity in Lon don and .the sailing of Admiral Rojest vensky's ships, were causing a miscon ception of the situation in the minds of the British public, remarked that it was curious such an uproar should break loose on the very day King Edward had chosen an which to express to Count Benkendorft his appreciation of the Ambassador's ef forts for peace and his complete satisfac tion with the method of settlement. From other sources the Associated Press learns that the King privately expressed keen displeasure at the tone adopted by a certain section of the London press toward the agreement to submit the North Sea case to an International commission. It is said that in the Cabinet meeting tomorrow a decision will be reached as to the date, place of meeting and personnel of the commission. Russian Warships Leave Vigo. VIGO, Spain, Nor. 1. All the Humlzn warships left here at S o'clock this morn ing. The Russian squadron was followed by the Spanish cruiser Extremadnra. Heavy firing was heard in the offing this morning. It was attributed to artillery practice. Russian Commissioner Named. ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 2 (3 A. M.) The government has appointed Admiral Kazanakoff, a member of the Admiralty Council, as one of the International Com mission on the North Sea affair. The name of the second member has not yet been announced. OFFICERS CALLED TO SHIPS. Channel Ships Are Cleared for Action Streets Are Patroled. GIBRALTAR, Nov. 1. VIce-Admlral Beresford's flagship, the battleship Caesar, fired a gun at 2:50 P. M. recalling all the officers of the Channel squadron on board their respective ships. All the ships are cleared for action. British warships strictly patrolled the straits. They intercepted a collier last night, the London Bridge, bound from Barry for Port Said, and brought her here at noon. ' Refuse to State What Activity Means. LONDON, Nov. L Ambassador Benken dorft said to the Associated Press late, this evening that there was absolutely no rea son, so far as he knew, for the excitement over the situation. There were no de velopments to warrant the uneasiness. The Admiralty late this evening refused to 'discuss the reports of activity at Gib raltar, but it was intimated that the movements were part of a prearranged plan rather than the result of orders fol lowing the announcement of the departure of the Russian squadron from Vigo. SQUADRON ON WAY TO TANGIER How Its Coaling Will Be Managed Is Doubtful. LONDON, Nov. 2. It is understood that Admiral Rojestvensky, with his squadron is on the way to join the Russian vessels now at Tangier. The Dally Telegraph's Vigo correspon dent says: "How the Baltic squadron's coaling will be managed is doubtful, especially as the colliers' crews are disaffected. They are complaining of slavery, rough treatment and their risk of life. Further, they are mostly drunk on sherry." According to tho Daily News one of the officers detained at Vigo is Lieutenant Shramtschenko. Officers of Swedish Ship Testify. GEELB, Sweden, Nov. L The captain and crew of the Swedish vessel Aldebaran, which arrived here October 27, and re ported having been fired at by a cruiser of the Russian second Pacific squadron, October 21, in the Skagerack. were exam: lned under oath today. The captain said he did not regard the first shot fired by the Russian squadron as a summons to stop, and he failed to make the prescribed reply to the signal, simply ordering the hoisting of the Swedish flag. Russian Officers Await Orders. TANGIER. Nov. L The officers of the Russian warships now here are awaiting the coming of VIce-Admlral Rojestvensky. RECEIVED BY KING EDWARD. Russian Ambassador Has a Most Cor dial Interview. LONDON, Nov. L Count Benkendorft. the Russian Ambassador, was received in audience by King Edward at Buckingham Palace this afternoon. It is assumed that the Ambassador was the bearer of a mes sage from Emperor Nicholas. Ambassador Benkendorft had a most cordial interview with the King, who, it Is understood, expressed for transmission to St Petersburg his satisfaction at the present method of settling the dispute. Up to the time he saw the King. Count Benkendorft had received no notification that a detachment of officers from the Russian squadron at Vigo would attend the sessions of the international commis sion nor had he heard of the sailing of the squadron from Vigo. The Ambassa dor hoped, however, to receive without delay Information concerning the offlce3 detached. The Ambassador informed the Asso ciated Press that the departure of the squadron would naturally follow the de tachment of these officers, in accordance with the understanding reached between himself and Foreign Secretary Lansdowne last week. Count Benkendorft had a long confer ence at the Foreign Office last night with Premier Balfour. Lord Selborne. first lord of tne Admiralty, as well as Foreign Secretary Lansdowne. were present It is said the draft of the proposed con vention relative to the scope, composi tion and venue of the international com mission was drawn up. As this must be submitted to St. Petersburg for accept ance or revision, it will necessarily entail delay. Not to Molest Neutral Commerce. LONDON, Nov. 1. The Foreign Office has Issued a statement announcing that it has received official information of the detachment of four officers from the Rus sian squadron, and that the Russian gov ernment has issued strict orders to the squadron to protect all neutral commerce. The government is still discussing the de tails of the International commission. Batteries at Gibraltar Manned. GIBRALTAR, Nov. L The preparations cause disquietude, as the regular mobili zation terminated October SO. All the quick-firing batteries were manned this afternoon and detachments of infantry detailed for duty on the commercial and detached moles. The searchlight station is being strictly guarded. Orders to Garrison Countermanded. GIBRALTAR, Nov. 1. The departure of a company of the garrison artillery, which had been ordered to start for Si erra Leone November 9, has been coun termanded. British Cruiser Arrives at Vigo. VIGO. Nov. 1. The British cruiser Thcsus arrived here this afternoon. Three other vessels, whose nationality is not yet known, have arrived oft Cies Island. British Cruiser Division Sails. VILLA GARCIA, Spain. Nov. 1. The British cruiser Division, of the Mediter ranean fleet, has put to sea. British Warships Ready for Sea. GIBRALTAR, Nov. L All the British warships" are now lying at anchor, but they are all ready to sail. Ex-Crack Pugilist Is Dead. NEW YORK. Nov. 1. George Rook, C2 years of age. who at one time claimed to be middle-weight champion pugilist of the world, is dead in a Newark. N. X. hospital. Rook was comparatively un known to the younger generation of pugi lists and sporting men in general, but a quarter of a century ago he was a star in pugilistic circles. All his contests were fought with bare knuckles. Russian Ships Have Many Men. LONDON, Nov. 2. Spanish pilots, ac cording to the Madrid correspondent bf the Standard, report that .most of the Russian vessels in Spanish ports, appear to have more than usual complement of men, a large proportion apparently be ing landsmen, but the officers are a lino body of men. and many of them are good linguists. The vessels, the correspondent adds, are reported to be tolerably clean. NOT TO THEIR LIKING Britons Believe Russian Ships Should Have. Been Held. BALFOUR NOT, UNDERSTOOD Public Interpreted His Speech to Mean Fleet Would Not Sail Until the North Sea Incident Was Fully Investigated. SPECIAL CABL.S. LONDON. Nov. 2. The Times editorially says Russia's course, under the agree ment touching the battleships at Vigo. PRESIDENT ISSUES THANKSGIVING DAY PROCLAMATION "WASHINGTON, Nov. L The President today issued the Thanks giving day proclamation, setting aside Thursday, November 24, "to be observed as a day of festival and thanksgiving by all of the people of the United States at home and abroad." The proclamation was Issued from the State Department this af ternoon by Secretary Hay. It follows: By the President of the United States A. Proclaraatlocn W" ' It has pleased Almighty God to bring the American people in safety and honor through another year, and In accordance with the long- nubroken custom handed down to us by our forefathers, the time has come when & special day shall be set apart in which to thank him who holds all nations In the hollow of his hand for the mercies thus vouchsafed to ns. During the century and a quarter of our National life we as a people have been blessed beyond all others, and for this we owe humble and heartfelt thanks to the author of all blessings. The year that has closed, has been one of peace within our own borders as well aa between us and all other nations. The harvests have been abund ant, and those who work, whether with hand or brain, axe prospering greatly- Reward has awaited upon honest effort. "We have been enabled to do our duty to ourselves and to others. Never has there been a time when re ligious and charitable effort has been more evident. Much has been given to us and much will be expected from us. We speak of what has been done by this Nation In no spirit of boastful Bess or vainglory, but with full and reverent realisation that our strength is as nothing unless we are helped from above. Hitherto we have been given the heartiest strength to 'do the tasks allotted to us as they severally arose. "We are thankful for all that has been done for us in the past, and we pray that In the future we may be strengthened In the unending strug gle to do our duty fearlessly end honestly, with charity and good will, with respect for ourselves and with love toward our fellow-men. In this great Republic the effort to combine National strength with per sonal freedom Is being tried on a scale more gigantic than ever before in the world's history. Our success will mean much not only for ourselves, but for the future of all mankind; and every man or woman, In our land should feel the grave responsibility resting upon him or her, for In the last analysis this success must depend upon the high average of our Individual citizenship, upon the way in which each of us does his duty by himself and his neighbor. Now, therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, do hereby appoint and set apart Thursday, the 24th of this November, to be ob served as a day of festival and thanksgiving by all the people of the United States at home or abroad, and do recommend that on that day they cease from their ordinary occupations and gather In their several places of worship or In their homes, devoutly to give thanks to Almighty God for the benefits he has conferred upon us as individuals and as a Nation, and to beseech him that In the future his divine favor may be continued to us. In witness whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington, this 1st day of November, In the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and four, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twenty-ninth. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. JOHN HAT, Secretary of State. By the President. may be in literal compliance with her engagement, but it Is not a' compliance which meets the expectation of the Brit ish people. "If," says the Times, "the Russians choose to limit their evidence to the statements of the four officers left be hind at Vigo, they may perhaps be act ing within their strict legal rights, but such a course will naturally have a most unhappy effect upon public opinion here, and we believe in all other countries where the principles of Western law and practice are understood, it will create the impression that the Russians are not treating the inquiry seriously, or else de sire not to further but to prevent the full elucidation of tho facts." The Times calls for the publication of the Instructions given the Russian 'Ad miral in respect to neutral shipping, and says confidence in the results must remain Imperfect until the full text Is made known. "We really cannot be expected after what has happened to accept the mere general assurance upon such a point," says the Times. The fact that Admiral Rojestvensky, with his fleet, sailed from Vigo is not to the liking of a considerable section of the British press. A reconsideration of the actual words Premier Balfour used In his speech at Southampton last Friday night shows he did not promise the fleet would be detained at Vigo, but that It would be the general impression drawn by the pub lic from his utterances and accordingly there is keen disappointment at the turn the affair has taken. The Morning Post says: "Mr. Balfour's chief care seems to have been to save Russia's honor,"and the more jingo papers are frankly puzzled at the unexpected development in the situa tion. A majority of the morning news papers, however, are content to refer to Tuesday's war alarms and to regard all well that ends well. DECLARES SHE WAS SANE. Doctor Testifies as to Condition of Miss Dolbeer in Will Contest. NEW YORK, Nov. L The hearing be fore Commissioner Robert A. Lee, ap pointed by the courts of California to take the testimony of New York witnesses in the suit brought In California to set aside the will of Miss Bertha M. Dol beer. who was killed by falling from the ninth floor of the Waldorf-Astoria last July, was continued here today. Dr. Homer GIbney was the only wit ness. He testified he was well acquainted with. Miss Dolbeer and also with Miss Warren, her friend, to whom Miss Dol beer in her will left a large part of her fortune. He said he had known Miss Dol beer two years intimately and had had letters from her, although not a regular correspondent. Ho had been introduced to her In 1SS2 at the home of a mutual friend in San Francisco. The acquaintance beginning then continued until Miss Dol beer's death, and the doctor said he con sidered he knew her very well. He re garded her as being sane and in normal health during all that time. Dr. GIbney said he was not an insanity expert, but was willing to declare Miss Dolbeer perfectly sane: that there was absolute ly no difference between her demeanor when In New York and when he first saw her. He said she had never been morose, peevish or melancholy. POLITICAL HOT US SOME. Deputy Greeted With Cries of "Trai tor" Several People Hurt. ROME, Nov. L The electoral campaign Is at fever heat. There was a severe fight in a public ball in Palermo, where Pallzzclo, the Mafia leader and ex-Deputy, once convicted of murder, but subse quently acquitted, and who is again a candidate for Deputy, attempted to speak at a. meeting of kla opponents. He was greeted with cries of '"Down with the traitor," -and In the riot that followed saveral persons were badly injured. At Corato a procession of 1000 people escort ing a candidate through the streets was fired upon by several of the supporters of the, opposition candidate and several were wounded. NATIONAL .RECEIPTS INCREASE Record for October, Compared With 1903, Is $2,027,395. WASHINGTON. Nov. 1 The monthly comparative statement of the Govern ment receipts and expenditures shows that for the month of October, ISOt, the total receipts were $18,890,608,- an Increase as compared with October. 1203, of $2,027, 395. The expenditures for the last month were $52,543,122, an increaso as compared with October, 1903, or $WG2,&H. The deficit last month, therefore, was $3,952,514. as against a deficit of $4,927,365 for the cor responding month last year. Since June 30, 1S04, the expenditures have exceeded the receipts by $21,809,129. For the corresponding four months in 1903 there was a surplus of $669,268. During the last four months, however, $7,000,000 have been expended on account of de- fldency in the postal revenues, made necessary principally by the extension of th rural free-delivery service. Monthly Circulation Statement. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1. The monthly circulation statement shows that at the close of business October 31 the total cir culation of National Bank notes was $457,281,500, an increase for the year of $37,670,817, and for the month of $1,202,092. The circulation, based on United States bonds, was $42430,581, an increase for tho year of $31,873,760, and for the month of $2,515,863. The circulation seeurwl hv lawful mna was $32,730,919, a decrease for the year of o,5, :hj ana ror the month of $1,313,774. The amount of United States bonds on deposit to secure circulation was $426, 544.790, and the amount of United States and other bonds on deposit to secure pub lic deposits was $115,041,650. Reiterates Demand of America. WASHINGTON. Nov. L Mr. Pearson, United States Minister to Persia, today cabled the State Department that he has emphatically reiterated his demand for the just and proper punishment of those re sponsible for the murder -of Dr. Larabee, the American missionary. By -way of retribution for Larabee's mutilation the Persian military the ringleaders decapitated and their heads exposea on Bayonets. Will Attend Garrison School. VANCOUVER. Wash.. 'nr 1 ra lal.) Rufus Detrick. Second Lieutenant ol company u. r. G. w. of this place, received an announcement to the effect that he had been regularly appointed to attend the garrison school at Vancouver Barracks, and would receive the regular remuneration for the same. Mr. Detrick Is wejl known here and his many friends are pleased with his success. Two other officers of Company G. Captain Herbert Nunn and Burton E. Bowen, are at Fort Leavenworth, where they are at tending school, having been appointed the scholarship this Fall. Narrowly Escaped Death. OAKLAND, CaL, Nov. l.-Prompted by ul minu, .airs, victoria H. Metcalf wile of Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor H. Metcalf, narrowly escaped death yesterday afternoon in an automobile while ridine- in tho vtA Hills, in company with Pay Director Lit tlefield, of the United States Navy; P. E. Bowles, president of the First National cams, oi uajuana. and Mrs. Bowles. As the party neared the top of a steep grade the power suddenly gave out. Mr. Bowles, who was driving the machine, applied the brakes, but they failed to VOICE sne iooks lorwara to tne nour when she shall feel the exquisite thrill of motherhood with indescribable dread and fr Pn.n. -1 1 J 1 iLi i , '-ij TTumu auuuiu. &uuTr of child-birth can be entirely avoided by the use of Mother's Friend, a scientific liniment for external use onlv, which toughens and renders puauic au luc pairs, ana assists nature in its sublime work. By its aid thousands of women have passed this great crisis in perfect safety ana without pain, bold at $i.oo bottle by druggists. Oar book of priceless value to all women sent free. Address hold. Appreciating the fact that the au tomobile was gradually gaining in ao mentum, and that if she stayed in her seat she would be thrown over the preci pice that bounded the grade, Mrs. Met calf jumped Just as the back trucks of the machine struck the embankment, completely upsetting the machine. Pay Director Llttlcfield and Mrs. Bowles were thrown over an embankment, while Mr. Bowles was so completely pinned un der the overturned machine that he could not be relieved until tlfe machine was lift ed from him. POPE SUITERS PE0K GOUT. Doctor Advises Complete Rest, and His Holiness Reluctantly Consents. ROME. Nov. L Pope Pius, who has been slightly indisposed for the past two days, was today visited by Dr. Lapponl, who found His Holiness was suffering from an attack of gout and rheumatic pains In the legs, the latter caused by sudden changes In the weather. Dr. Lapponl advised complete rest, and the lope reluctantly consented to the can celling of all audiences that he had fixed for the next two days. He insisted. how; ever, upon celebrating mass, as, this be ing All Saints' day, he said It would af ford htm tho greatest satisfaction. The only persons who were permitted to attend this religious function were the Pope's private secretary, Mgr. Bressin. and his personal valet. The Pope's sisters, who are living In Rome, hastened to the Vatican when they learned of their brother's illness and per suaded him. much against his will, to go to bed. When the sisters left, uiey were completely reassured by the statement of Dr. Lapponl that the Pope would soon be better. CONE OF CRATER. FALLS IS. Explosion Which Follows at Vesuvius Shakes Whole Mountain. NAPLES, Nov. L The cone of the crater of Mount Vesuvius, which formed during the late eruption, fell into the crater today .with a tremendous roar. There immediately Issued explosions that shook the whole mountain, followed by the emission of a black column which gradually spread, falling In the form of ashes over the surrounding country with in a radius o? 25 miles. The disturbance lasted but a short time. Trial Methods Gratify Jewish Organ. ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 1. The Rus sian papers are devoting much space to the trial at Gomel of those alleged to be responsible for the anti-Jewish riots there in September of last year, a thing almost unprecedented. The Novosti, the Jewish organ, is especially gratified at the trial being conducted with open doors, declar ing this marks a new era on the part of the government towards the Jewish ques tion. The S4 representatives of provincial zemstvos summoned to St. Petersburg by Prince Sviatopolk Mlrsky, Minister of the Interior, to participate in the considera tion of the peasant reform, will assemble hero November 14. The programme is not yet announced except In a general way that there will be an exchange of views on the neces sities of the local governments in mat ters offering peasant land reforms. The papers display the greatest gratification, some saying they ljad waited over 25 years for this moment, contending that the call ing into conference of representatives of the zemstvos in connection with land and peasant legislation Is In effect the begin ning of a land parliament. Train Hits Burning Bridges. VANCOUVER. B. a, Nov. 1 J. Dau phin, engineer, was killed, and J. H. Lloyd, fireman, fatally hurt last night when a Canadian Pacific freight train went through a burning bridge at Can- more. Dauphin caught sight of the burning structure when at the top of a steep grade. He put on the emer gency brakes, but the heavy train rushed down the hill to destruction. Both men jumped and fell heavily on the rocks. Dauphin being killed Instant ly. The engine and six cars were com pletely demolished. The fire is sup posed to have originated from a spark from an engine. Burial Place of Chief Joseph. SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. L The dying wish of Chler Joseph, head of the Nez Perces Indians, will not be granted. The aged warrior, who died a few weeks ago, said that he wanted his body burled In the beautiful Wallowa Valley, beside the remains of his fathers. At a meeting of his Indians it was de cided not to respect the chieftain's wish but to bury the body in a special ceme tery to be made above Seattle. The Washington Historical Society will erect a monument to Chief Joseph s memory. Infant's Arm Shot Off. BuLENSBURG, Wash., Nov. L While playing with a gun yesterday which he thought unloaded, H. C. Davis shot his 2-year-old niece in the forearm, carrying the arm clean away. The child's mother picked up the ghastly member on the op posite side of the room. The child was brought eight miles to receive medical at tention, ane is aomg well, considering the icariut injury- Depot Contract Has Been Let. SEATTLE. Nov. 1T n v.v, slstant to President Hill of the Great iNormern itauroad. returned from St. Paul xoaay witn tne news that the contracts ior ine union JJepot in this city and ex tensive improvements to the Great North ems docks had been let. He refused to give out ine contract price. The depot m oe ouut Dy a unicago nrm. Race Rioting in Russia. ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. l.-A dispatch from Kieff states that on nrtnh tho mobilization of the reserves in the Kaneff district disorders among the men called out occurred at several places. Liquor shops and houses of Jews were pillaged. At Kaneff troops fired upon rioters and wounaea tnree or them. 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If your water when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twenty-four hours, forms a sediment or settling or has a cloudy appearance. It is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and 13 for sale at drug stores the world over In bottles of two sizes and two prices fifty cents and one dollar. Remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Bing ham ton. N. Y., on every bottle- man, publisher and president of a mining, company, was shot and fatally injured byN his former partner, Henry Holtze, who then killed himself. Holtze alleged that he had been swindled by Kuhlman. HAVE THE SELZ Royal Blue Shoes BERNHEIM DISTILLING CO. LisviHe,-Ky.