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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

/ will register all those who are en-
titled to registration at the following
named time and places:
Plain, Saturday, April %.
Pearson, Monday, April 81.
Holbrooks, Tuesday, April 49,
Oakdale, Wednesday, April 80.
Fannin, Thursday, April 80.
Goshen Springs, Friday, May 1.
Pisgah, Saturday, May 2.
Red Oak School House, Monday,
May 4.
Clarksburg, Tuesday, May 5.
Pelahatchie, Wednesday, May 6.
Those who were duly registered
end entitled to vote at the election
last year need not register again IN
less they have changed their resi-
dence. The registration books will
be open in my Office for the registra
ton of voters except .on the dates
above named
". G. STEEN, Circuit Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
PAT HENRY. Comd.
R. S. MAXEY, Adjt.

Many so-calied "bitters' are not
medicines, but simply liquids dis
guised, SO as to evade the law
PRICKLY ASH BITTERS is not one
of this class. 1t is strictly q medicine,
acting primarily on the kidneys, liver
and bowels, and for the dangerous
diseases that attack these organs it is
remedy of the first grade There is
nothing Objectionable in its taste and
acceptable to the most delicate stom-
ach. A. G.. Thornton, Special Agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
TO THE MILLINERY TRADE.

We have complete stock in all
the latest creations; il. shall be our
aim to be the progressive retail mil
linery house so that any article
bought of US will carry with it the
guarantee of being the correct thing
in millinery, embracing high quality
and perfect workmanship. Your
own comparison Of our prices with
others will convince you that it is
to your interest to give US your
trade. ! In making this comparison
always bear in mind the fact that
we handle nothing but first class
goods "Once customer always a
customer will be true in your
case after you have given us a fair
trial. Earnestly soliciting your
patronage.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
LOCAL NEWS


Spring fights are beginning to bloom.
DR.. Watson made business trip to
Jackson Tuesday.
Mrs. Title Easltand, of Texas, is
visiting Mrs. H. S. Cole.
Charles Grain, of Thomasville, was
Brandon visitor Tuesday.
Read the new advertisement of the
Brandon Mercantile company.
Mrs. W. W. Robson and Miss Lena
May spent Friday at Dry Greek.
Remember the union services at the
Methodist church Sunday night.
Gen. Henry, of Jackson, is the
guest of his brother, Maj. Henry.
Veterans desiring badges should APP
ply to the adjutant, r. S. Maxey.
Calhoun Robinson, of Pisgah, was
a prominent visitor here this week.
Miss Rosa Buchanan is quite sick at
the home of her parents near town.
Misses Virginia Bullock and Sudie
Thomas spent Sunday at brownsville.
Judge jeff Truly, of Fayette. was
prominent visitor to our town Friday.
Barnes new advertisement should
be read closely by every reader of this
paper.
Dr. A. G.. McLaurin has been re-
appointed health officer for this
county.
DR.. Shelby Rauch, of Edwards. is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. A. j. McLaurin
this week.
Will Robinson left last week for
Sour Lake, Texas, on a visit to his
brother Roy.
Clifton Maxey has accepted the
position of soda water dispenser for
A c. Thornton.
The weather continues cool and dry
with very little prospects of rain,
which is badly needed.
Joe Chapman and John Gill, prom
inent citizens of Johns, were in Bran
don on business Tuesday.
Albert NJ. Shields calls your atten-
ton to several important summer
goods today. Read his ad.
Hon II. J. McLaurin, of Rolling
Fork, was the guest of Brandon
friends and relatives Sunday.
J. A Taylor and Co. have an ad-
vertisement that will interest you to-
day. Give it your attention.
Preaching at the Presbyterian
church Sunday by Rev. Mr. Melvin.
All invited to attend services.
Fall in old Confeds, cook days
rations, and get in line for New Or
leans, May 18th so as to be there on
time.
The News has received a big lot Of
: round cornered cards, just the thing
for candidates. They arc stylish and
arc vote catchers. Call and see samp-
les
Circuit Clerk Stecn spent Sunday
in town, and reports that very few are
registering, averaging from five to six
at each precinct.
The Nows has full diploma
scholarship in Harris Business college
for sale. See us before you make
other arrangements.
The cashiers apartments of the
bank is being enclosed with woven
wire, which adds much to the ap-
pearance of the inter Tor, and is also
a protection.
Rankin Camp u. G. v. will meet
promptly at 10 a. m, May 9th at the
court house in Brandon to make final
arrangements for going to New Or
leans Every member ought to attend
Preston Rauch, of Gan Francisco,
Gal. is visiting his aunt, Mrs. A. j..
Ner5aurin. Mr.. Rauch will leave
Sunday for Pittsburg, Pa, to attend
the annual convention Of the CHI Psi
fraternity.
Hrs. G. Il. Miller entertained quite
: number of friends Friday night in
honor Of her guest, Miss Todd, of jeff
o, Texas. About ten couples were
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

draw from the contest. I expect to
see as many of the people of tho coun-
.ty as possible between now and the
primary, but should ! tail to meet any
OF the'voters personally, / ask that
they investigate my case, and should I
be the choice of tho people promise
to fill tho office to the best of my
ability. Respectfully.
OSCAR ROBINSON
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

A nice line of good cook stoves al
Barnes store, such as makes the wo.
man happy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Purify the blood and put the system
in order for summer work by using at
this time short course of PRICKLY
ASH BITTERS; it is the greatest
blood purifier on earth. A. G.. Thorn
ton, Special Agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Call on us for Mississippi Home
Fertilizer, the best in the market
1t will pay you.
GAYDEN AND GO.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

have OH hand sheet tin fo1 stove
and chimney fiues. Call on me should
you be i'll need of any.
FL. A. BUSICK.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Indigestion is the direct cause of
diseases that kills thousands of per-
sons annually. Stop that trouble at
the start with little PRICLKY ASH
BITTERS; it strengthens the stomach
and aids digestion. A. G. Thornt on,
Special Agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

I have for sale good yoke of steer
weighing about 1900 pounds, fat and
in good condition and are fine beef
cattle. Ell. A. BUSICK.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

l have just received fresh carload
Of the famous Pansy und Gilt Edge
Flours, and it is selling like hot cakes
Why? Becaues there is none so good
as it. Buy a barrel and be convinced.
Fl. A. BUSICK.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

For new Triumph seed potatoes &C
to FL. A. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

a S. E14 Sec. %, T4N.R, East of Choctaw
Meridian
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz:Webb Kersh of Dobson, MISS
Frank Myers of Johns Miss. Will Cox of Dob
son Miss Ben Sumner, of DobSon Miss
FRED w. COLLINS, Register
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Don't forget that / carry everything
in tho dry goods line, and my notion
department is complete.
Ell. A. BUSICK.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

A choice line of fan cy groceries al
". G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
ST. JOHNS DAY.

st. Johns Day, June oath, will be
celebrated by Tyrian Lodge, f. and
A. NJ, at Brandon. All Masonic
bodies in the county are invited, as
we'll as the public generally. Senator
McLaurin will deliver the grafton.
The good people of Brandon and vici,
nifty are requested to furnish basket
dinner.
By order of the Lodge.
PAT HENRY, Chairman,
w. S. CROOK,
G. w. WHITE,
G. A. BETHUNE,
W. L. MANNING, Com.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Go to Barnes store for all kinds
feed stuff, corn, oats, ship stuff, hay.
etc.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
Notice.

NHfice i- hereby given chat mass
meeting 1T the qualified voters 81 ths
town af Gmui-ln will De- bold at tb,
Court house oH "Wednesday evening
March 18th. 1908 at 7.3o %. IA. ft
the purpose Of nominating % candi
date Cor Mayor Cor "a tgrm of oue year
and three trustees .u. "a term OF ivE
wears each. % bo voted l1r u 9pI
election % be held April 7h 1903
!. r. MuL-rtJsH.
!. r. WHWr.
G.. T. MrHRN,
Committee
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
DISCOVERY BY AN ASSAYER.
In Analyzing Good Hope Ore He
Finds the New Mineral,
Telluride OF Copper.
Denver Post

Denver Post
Tho facts below came 90 the Post
from a thoroughly reliable source and
are therefore accepted and published
Colorado has developed another
wonderful mime wonderful from the
standpoint Of science as well as com
mercia value. This time we 6nd
is located in Gunnison county al the
town of Vulcan. about l. miles
southwest Of GunniSu city. The
name Of the mime is the Good Hope.
Although the shaft is but 500 feet
deep and loo feet Of ground has boon
broken down by stopping, in eighteen
months better than $4,000 worth
of gold bearing ore has been shipped
the last dozen or more carloads rc-
turning from $1,000 to 5000 each.
and the dump holds hundredsof tons
Of $40 10 $50 rock. As the values
and the quantity Of mineral bearing
matter have increased with depth
there is no telling the extent of the
riches that will be developed by fur
ther work. At the present depth
the formation has been exploited for
its length and breadth and it is found
that it is 400 feet long and 800 feet
wide. This may be a startling state.
but the mine is there opened up and
DIR. Louis Weiss of Del Norte, ia,
! principal owner Is not averse TO show
ing this mammoth chimney Of ore 9,
any good mining man With "a small
force Of men he has been shipping
from three 10 four carloads Of tn,
richer ore per month The last ca
now at the smelter shows a value o.
! $1,000.
| The values lie i'm tellurium IN 9chi-
an entirely new formation. In Baul
der county where the first telluriUn
| IN the state was found, In lS7a
it occurs in the quartz. and In Crippl
| Creek it Is found in the phonolit
and the porphyry- Itwas nowonde
| then. when in 1900. a Denver assave1
| Albert B. Sanford. saw a carload O.
the Good Hope ore living on the switcI
at lola thought the shipper the mos
| foolish man he ever heard 0f-he dn
fCoutinu-i on second page
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
Ossiosk Bas Even iIcre.

NHa LsF Szfa t1u. the m glars.
81 ha- heaa -.Hec shr h.s.m das- e
Duuai-la- a ruehuau uita m.l F,
c4a.e aaa isu has stark. h. besu.
uHE is .sik iuhlaus
lu maae 4uarief- ai the -iae ci-
tie are starving hv the vh ie-..f
The winter La- uat bocu ~ zvere
huf b. iug eNten4ci sua ,ae g.rst
D. tha .he ilv -elsln ll-f swnmar
buruei up ali the grass lmF 3wu
and a- "a result the spring range
vaare su's hrsi a1e- aH b. bare and
brown. ~taeh musi d. Ga until Che
higher ranges are eHeH
~fae'.msa sba -gpHa-eltlet hl1
plenty al bay llT the giaierare cm.
ple.alv eatea 1at bv the lasl maatI
ol fseiiue aud are tlkIug Or aIma-t
anything n t.r slapa aI eau a
ts-i D. belp them aut
n b. believed thaf Gwu all -.ae
1T che iav cuufIe- whore surplus
exists iar ssipmeut Atlaa-t -ue b.
going out ta Cripple Greek aud other
points
N1t bw there are GmHisa rneI-
mcl without bay but the average
-toeI>Haa has @ iftIc ta spre though
he is holding m very tightly Or frm-
spring is farther away thm appears
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
FIFTY SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Is Closing Hours as Witnessed BY
Mr.. Risky
News Champion Correspondence.


WAsHINGroN. ID G. Mar 4 1908
The Fifty-seventh Congress is a mat
Ter Of history having expired al noon
to-day by constitutional limitation
amid scenes customarily incident TO
the close of a Congress. Farewells
were said t1 the retiring speaker Of
the House and the members indulged
in song and jest 20 while away the
time until the noon hour On the
Senate side. the proceedings were less
lively, but the presence Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt drew a large crowd
The capitol was a solid mass Of hu-
manity for hour,
The democrats continued the fill
clustering. s1-rallcd, right mp 90 the
last moment by demanding rlll-calls
upon every proposition j Is we'll
known that more jobs and steals are
run through Congress in the closing
hours 0T a session than at any other
time. The democratic program Of
| opposition however. prevented amy
such thing occurring at this session
and the country has this to thank for
the prevention Of tbe customary last
end raid m the treasury During
the last legislative day. which com
tinucd from noon last Thursday an
/ til noon to-day, the republicans pre-
venting amy adjournment the roll
was called near a hundred times,
consuming ON am average about -
minutes 10 each call twill Doe seen
that the democrats thus consumed
about - hours. which 0therwIst
would have been used by the major
ity to rush through Objectionable
Legislation under whip and spur A
it is no debate was allowed ON meas
ures and matters Of importance and
it Is freely predicted that 7uch basty
action viii have 90 BE- uudme.
Party feeling has run high for th,
last few days and the democrats seen
more 60 now than at amy timl
within y last several wears Tn,
flibu-tar has served r1 Strengthen
party lines u a number Of weal
places and the country is f1 boz c1u
graduated on the Eat 1fthc rr1~pce
Of a closer union of the party of -.
people ia opposition r1 ihe pre-eu
irresponsible .EIma.
This Congress has br1Ee1 the ra
cord. Ezelamatiu- were wont t1 b.
made ou the biIli1u-iaIlu congress
under Reed but the appropriation
in this Congress viii total o. ruic
.Cantiuu=d en- Last Pare.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION
They Da~Sszss Piaas los a Sssei
brdSc aSzSss she Cuaassoa &a3
TrasSaSt oshef SssssaeSs

Az lD eiak Tue-ias ihe esaaft
camgai-siaaer- niaf 81 i.ls .ur' aEH-e
the 6rzf niefsing siuce january
Eill- wcre aIlseei and m nasiaH
thc ci,rb 81 t..e baarl gas aufI.ar.z-i
a. aivcae fr bids fr a
steel hr.3Ee arrass the GaHHi-an
river north 81 Gunuissm.
OHeal bonds af q H ~ldeu aud
Jas Csrev constable lron Whne Pine
and Muddy rraeiuet- verr approved
o. were the h1ad- % O.. NJ tnl.er
and Joseph Bariine, ia-fiea- al tte
peace far Marble aul Mudlg
Assessment % agricultural lmi ta
Lltabefh niu was r-laaei fa
Eve acre- al-4 tie laui a-s--a1 ta
Darm1utd was rIueej D. twenty
aare- Mnnae Taauey- assessed
agricultural land was reduced t1 S0
acres aud county treasurer was
authorized 5 refund Sl0l military
poll tlz tsJ G. N.-eIv
Tho Comfy traas4r.r was author
izci o. arreH sln0l and usca-sar,
fec- m fan f1r taxes a' l>Jl-92 1u
W - fet Of bots 0 ta 3 block -
original Ggunis1n.
Tine saloon Gconsc 1f S M Phillips
q Co. of White Pine was ordered
transferred D Wm Fimi gam
Upon motion ttc treasurer was in-
structed o. accept Slool iu full f1r
taxes Of l9J2 ON the r1adbed Of The
Elk Mountain railroad
VI r. Beck, Justice of the peace
for precinct :, Pitkin. had resigned
and his resignation was accepted
Sheriff monthly report for Jan
uary and his report forcivil business
m February was approved.
The county treasurer was then
authorized to accept S25 and neces-
sary fees in full payment of unpaid
taxes on the west 3S acres Of sw
Of : e ! Of sec y. the NV Of nei
and nei of M W of sec p, all in
Twp II : range SO w. lie was ais
instructed TO assign tax sale certiti-
cate No. liz, tax sale of 1891 and
No. $50, sale Of 1891, upon receipt
If $3.50.
The treasurer was authorized tc
issue TO II. 5. sanders, redemption
certificate without costs from tan
sales Of 1901 and 1902 ON the Dia
mond Jr., lode claim in Quartz
Greek mining district said lode
claim having been erroncousl,
assessed
Upon motion county treasurer was
authorized 10 accept S2l in full fu
county's tax title 10 iot U.s. bfuck IL
lot II, block IA; bot 10, block 33
Tin Cup Also to accept Sl5 in
full for couuty's tax title to lots ,:
and p. block 4, Tin Cup and d
accept Slj for similar title to lot
block 81, Tin Cup, including lees.
Much of the time of the commits
siouers was spent in looking owe
and discussing plans for the 9G-ioo
span across the Gunnison river on
the county road north This vii
take the place ofthe old Pratt bridg
that is SO dangerous during sprin!
floods. much needed improve
ment and at last the county is il
shape financially to advance some o
these internal improvement enter
prises Specifications for this bridg
appear elsewhere in the NEws-CHAN
TIuN.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
A STRANGE DISEASE
SsOeksaea Taksag MSass-es y
Check a Mosssh aas Throat
Dnsa..s q Calves Which
Shows Sym9sos1ls o'
Dsythcria-

DsYtheria-
/ d. A. b. A.tapls. STATE vcter
iuary -ufg7n. va- m Guunlsn
Wc.iucs.las. rmlaa at the reqser
81 Prc-iisu Giliasfsy q the GaHn
ltamuF >iaok GraWcr- a,s-.N'iatig1
ta iuvc-i,gate strange disease .
lclltos which ha- caused the la=s o
em-iderabif -.ask m fhis section
Tle disease ataek- zuekinl
a.lve-. tWa o. fhree months oli. Ths
.1ngue rafs of in cases. ard can&e
cures Sine rhe mla.h and thraat A
4 u Ilvzer- beri hls suffered mast
lH-ing l2 t.j- spring fm twt
aara brlre tiie -mc tr9uhle has
| laplaarcl sai caused s.me lass. bw
has newer been Sd bad Dlck An
lrevs. Gea Andrews. Dds Maore
and Columbus Stone have best stock
aai other- have sick calves The
disease sctms r1ntsli1u- aud is
beginning 3D. -Frsai mevhat
Do was fh1urht be-i fr che Stoek
Growers a-s1ciatH o. take the
matter m hand Immediately aud
Presidcut Gillaspev sent the follow
ing letter ,o pr NcCapc-
GuHnism March 9Th. l93
Du A o MoCArE-.
State Veterinarian
Denver, Colo.
Dear Sir Ou mt arrival home |
hud that several pmiic. are losing
calves with some knd of sore
mouth. ar rather sore tongue. and
thcy are cattle that run un the same
pastures Think YOU had better
come and lo1k the matter up at
once Write or wire A T. Iyzer
and he will meet you in Gunnison
and take You out to his place Also
let me know and ! Will meet YOU at
Mr. Hyzers
ours respectfully.
W A. GILIkSPEl.
President Gumison Go Stock Grow
ers' Association.
Upon the Doctors arrival hc Wis
itcd Mr. llyzcrs ranch and made a
thorough examination but was m-
able % say positively what The
trouble was although he stated that
certain symptoms were strongly like
/ ldiphtheria lie took a culture of
the disease with him to send To- Dr.
Solomon, head Of the United States
Veterinary department at Washing
| ton DR. solomon recently checked
the foot aud mouth disease that WAS
killing so much live stock IN New
/ England and is considered highe-t
Imuthorfty ON the subject Il will
soon be- known positively what the
trouble is and the proper steps cam
be taken % stamp il out DR. Na-
/ Cares said a stockwomau at N8Ii.a
had recently lost u calves from
what might have hccu this same
disease, though De treated that case
| 10y correspondence and had checked
! its spread
/ Gunuis0n stockmeu are t1 De
commended for taking such prompt
action against what might develop
into a highly contagious and fatal
| disease.
| DIR McCapes was recently called
10 Montrose to investigate sickness
among cattle there, but found the
main trouble to be frozen feet and
| legs. One COW had sore mouth
but he thought it came from lump
Jaw with which she was afflicted
/
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
Iunior Domestic Science Club.

Mrs. Nourse entertained the young
ladies of the club this week Tuesday
at a pleasant dinner She was as
sisted bv Miss Cara Shackleford.
Mrs. OLeary and Mrs. Lewis were
guests. The dinner at p cents a
plate proved a decided success. We
publish the menu following.
Mock Bizque SOUP Waters
Deyiled Grabs
Lamb Chops Mashed Potatoes Corn PuddiuE
Hot Biscuits Jelly
Chow Chow
Brornanrelou with Cream Cake
Coffee
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13

tlI a.l ulIN auNNiiIlFNIllfI iiIflI tiIla Nff q
Hgnta lime.
NNrm- a large quantity ri glem
cffm rags. 5 CHuf- pound al this
Hss
tiw yur printed w engraved
Visiting earI- 90 OBJ, Nfv- -CHmIa>
hca
d. uaf fail o. make your rraTara-
U1H- f1r the ST. PUlrks ball u
a.lI be- the event of hie sc1sun.
Corn. 81 so per 90 pounds
Corn Chop. 81 90 per 100
pounds,
Gunnison Hardware co.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13

Geo. Foster the piano man Is in
town.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-03-13
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Want ads aud announcement. under this head
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-23
LIE fLKs AT BALTIMORE
Delegates from All over the Country

c.,..... -. Al ~ 49, count-v
- N-.io-,l co,ve,tion.
-. raf, o1 froo,,ino train.
,-,.. ,,t- .,,,. f.~.. r,rh.rs %,
,... ~ ....... 800. If tho ,opntr,
''.'' ',.,....,... "a tho national
-o .'.' ~, ,.,,. ,,t,,h hoo,r b.re
...,, ..o,ir,. drrino t,c
.-.t-o n...f. T., is cstimofed that
200 ,,.t,.~s oro rero gublic and
-..... ,.iii,... t,-. hoo, lavishly
49,. ..5 ,,,r,s ~,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-23
Floating Log Disables the Thomas
Clyde on the Delaware.

ONfaN vi NIIE OGldNs0lCs
Chester. Pa, July 20.-Nearly 1000
persons from Philadelphia. this city
and county We're thrown into a panic
on the excursion steamboat Thomas
clyde. On the way down the Delaware
river from Philadelphia to Woodland
Beah the boat stopped at this city and
took on eXcursionists from the Eddy
stone Sunday school, the Clifton
Heights Band, the Addingham Club and
the Fifth Ward Social Club, the latter
organization Of this city.
About two miles below Pennsgrove,
N. j.. floating log became fastened
into one Of the steamboats, side paddle
wheels, disabling the boat The crush
ing. grinding noise caused by the log
revolving around the wheel, breaking
the paddles. frightened the women and
children. Some one started an alarm
that the boat was sinking. Women
shrieked and children screamed, while
the men hurriedly secured life preserV-
ers, which were quickly placed about
the women and the little ones.
Scores Of women tainted and the
greatest Of CONSERVATION prevailed.
The people rushed to one side OF 'he
steamboat. careening the boat, thus
allowing the water to rush in. great
volumes over the main deck. The
crashing Of the paddle wheel shook the
boat from stem to stern, NUMBER VI
panes Of glass we're broken and the
flying pieces were carried in every d.
rection. Boats were lowered by mem
bers of the crew and as they toucheo
the water a lot of the frightened peo-
pie scrambled into them. They Were
assured that there was no danger ana
they again boarded the boat. The ios
that caused the trouble stove hole
into the side Of the boat and the MAIN
deck was covered with about a foot OF
water in a few moments, but soon re-
coded.
The steamboat Cape May. from Phil
adelphia for Cape May N. j., with
large number OF excursionists. also met
With an accident. She was attempting
to make a landing at a pier here 10
take ON Chester excursionists when the
big boat collided with the pier. A
hole was stove in her hull and she was
comnelled TO return to philadelphia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-07-23
RUSSIA WILLING TO FIGHT JAPAN
Anxious to Settle Definitely Her POSI-
tion In China

Pekjn. July 20.-According to dip'O-
mats here the greatest factor IT, the
eastern situation is the increasing dam
ger of war between Russia and Japan.
They believe 1t Is becoming plain tina.
Russia is willing to fight Japan Il con-
WINGED that no other powers sill as
sist her. The Russians are confident
OF their ability to easily defeat Japan
and are said TO be anxious % settle
definitely her position in eastern poii-
tics and end her ambitions 90 oyp3
Russias progress In Manchuria.
The belief is attributed TO the Jara
nese that the Russian policy is TO at-
tempt to placate Great Britain ard
America and provoke Japan into be-
ginning hostilities They regard Rus
sia's consent to opening Ports in man
churia. the Cars promised ylsit Ia
England and the occupation OF the
Corean border as parts OF that policy
Russias activity on the Yalu river Is
more irritating to Japan than the re-
tention Of Manchuria. and all japanese
officials in China speak OF war as a
probability"