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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-07-30

paying more than the company would pay
Parties desiring to sell should let me have
policy to investigate its worth.
j. B. TURNER,
Home Savings Bank.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06

.of settlers who would go on the land
at the expiration or six months and
then commute By paying si.25 an acre
at the expiration Of eight months more
The Law also provides that IL the
government wishes the land at any
future time for any use in connection
with irrigation, the applicant shall
have no recourse. Also. that II the
land Is irrigated by the government
the amount Of land may be cut down
to 40 acres for each man or any
amount which. In the judgment Of the
government, is suaicient to support q
family.
The fact that there 10 q rush for thIs
barren land. snd that It 10 taken under
the homestead law is taken as good
evidence that there win be work done
by the government In that section in
q short time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
T#o ATTEMPTS PROBABLE.
Reports Of Attempt to Bottle Up Port
Regarding Time Of Attack.

Reports Of Attempt to Bottle Up Port
Regarding Time Of Attack.
A.os15n, May 5.--viceroy AIexiefF's
departure from Port Arthur Is interp-
reted TO mean that the place is in i'm
mediate danger OF isolation and that
the Japanese preparations for a land
ing are considered as confirming the
belief that Port Arthur has been sealed
up, probably by two of the sunken
ships which Russia failed to locate
In this connection attention is drawn
to the discrepancy between the Rus
sian and the Japanese accounts Of the
attempt to bottle up the port, the for
mer stating that 1t occurred about 8
o'clock in the morning, while the lat
ter said It took place in the afternoon.
1t is suggested there may have been
two separate attempts. each time with
10 ships. 1t will be remembered II has
been previously asserted that Japan
prepared 20 vessels for this purpose,
and IL this explanation is correct the
Russian accounts. referring only to
the early morning affair. may be justi-
fled in asserting 1t was unsuccessful.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
THOUSAND PEOPLE HOMELESS.
Storms In Missouri End After Doing
Great Damage.

Kansas city. Mo-, May b.--T'he rain
storm that ended today was Of ex-
traordInary severely. It's most serious
result being the crIpplIng Of the city
water service. The street cars in the
city were delayed on nearly all the
lines by high water on the tracks. Kan
sas river Is above the danger line and
rising. A thousand people have been
Iariven from their homes in Eosedale
Kan. and Kansas City by the overflow
OF Turkey creek. John Downey, a la
borer, was killed by lightning at the
oil refinery In the east bottoms. The
city hall and Savoy hotel were struck
by lightning. but none OF the buildings
was severely damaged,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Tornado Cuts swath.

wichita, May 5,--A telephone mes
'sage to the Eagle from Germen Okla.
states that tornado started at Helena
and passed through Timber Lake, ex-
tending 10 Alva. II cut swath SIX
miles long and one and one-half miles
wide destroying crops and some build
ings at Timber Lake,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Defendants Spring surprise BY
Pleading Guilty 10 Charge
Of Conspiracy.
Prosecutors or THOMSON
Case, That Was Calculated to BE
Long Drawn Out One Comes
TO Abrupt End in U. 8.
District Court.

Portland May 5.-when Charles
Cunningham, the eastern Oregon
sheep king Glen H. Sailing. Shelley
Jones. BaiIas o'Hara, Mark shackIe-
ford and Kate James were arraigned
In the United States district court here
this morning, all but shackleford and
Kate James pleaded guilty to the
charge OF conspiracy to defraud the
United States government out Of pub
lie lands. Kate James was discharged
for want Of probable cause and
shackleford's case went to trial this
Afternoon
Cunningham, the ringieader, was inn
mediately sentenced to pay fine Of
$4,000. Others being sonsidered mere
tools of Cunningham were let Of with
4 hne Of s1oo each. None was SEN
fenced to prison.
These convictions are the direct
outgrowth Of the trial of Asa
Thomson. receiver OF the La Grande
land Office. During his trial the de-
PENDANTS in the present case made an
admission which placed the authorities
in possession of evidence necessary to
convict. A few weeks ago subsequent
to the Thomas trial Cunningham and
others were arrested. It was supposed
from the start that they would fight
conviction to the bitter end. even If
conviction was eventually obtained. Of
which there was considerable dOnbt.
owing to the result Of the Thomson
case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
FAITH IN IRRIGATION.
Rush to Seattle on Arid Lands When
Thrown Open.

Rush to Seattle on Arid Lands WheF
Thrown Open.
The Dalles. Ore. May 5.--During the
past few days there has been a rush
at the United States land ONCE at The
Dalles for land in township north
ranges rs and 2s east of Willamette
meridian.
This land Is embraced In the with
drawal for government irrigation pro-
jects and is situated in the eastern
part of the district, in Morrow county
While withdrawn from all entry II
was left subject to homestead entry
only and the applicants of the past
few days have taken it under that law,
They seem to have all come from other
states and come in crowds of -four
and five, each four men taking Sec
tion Of contiguous land.
While this land may be taken under
the homestead law, 1t must be taken
under the act of congress of June
II. 1909, the provisions OF which stipu-
late that there is no right of COM
mutation. thus cutting out the class
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Resolutions Endorse Platform ol
i896snd 1900 and Commend
Nsbraskan.
TURNER FOR VICE PRESIDENT
Delegates Instructed 20 Hang
Together for Ex-senator of
Spokane for Second Place
ON Ticket.

Olympia, May b.--The selection Of a
delegation 10 the democratic national
convention. seven Of whom are con-
aidered favorable to the candidacy Of
william II. Hearst for president and
three opposed. and the adoption Of
resolutions dealing with national Issues
and containing an Endorsement Of ex-
United states Senator George Turner
OF Spokane for vice president. con-
stltuted the work Of the democratic
state convention which closed ~ la
bors at 7 o'clock this evening.
Last night UP to the hour Of perm
anent organization II appeared TO be a
fight over the Endorsements to be con-
talned in the resolutions arranged 10
se carried out on the flpor os The con-
ventlon, but when the test came.
cooler council prevailed and a COM
promise Of the program was carried
through with little friction,
The resolutions indorse the national
platform OF 1895 and 1900 and insist
on the nomination OF candidates In
sympathy Herewith. The national ad-
minis,ratIon Is censured for alleged
extrayaganee and corruption in It's de-
partmenta and for embodiment In
old world controversies The resnlu-
lutlons demand cessation OF "mllltar-
ism. Imperialism and colonlallsm," and
call for repeal OF the income tax and
inheritance tax, the destruction OF
trusts and the removal OF unnecessary
tariff walls. They express confidence
In the capacity. fidelity and integrity
of w. ]. Bryan.
The delegation elected to the ma
tional convention follows; r, w, Starr,
w. J, Byham. II. M. Goldman, u. G.
Million, John Y. Terry. L. c. Gilman.
Frank H. Cole, Henry Blackman, Frank
Hogan, A. ], Splawn.
The convention passed resolution
recommending the state committee to
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
MANY PEOPLE KILLED.

Tornado sweeps Through District ir
Texas, Creating Havoe-
Fort Worth, Tex. May 5.--A special
to the Record from Cisco. Tex, says:
II is reported here tnat many peo-
pie were killed and much property and
live stock was destroyed by a tornado
just south of Moran. is miles north Of
here. Wires are down. and It is i'm
possible to get particulars. At More
land IN shackefford county. several
people are known to have been killed
"A tornado is also reported in Harker
county, near weatherford. with several
lives lost.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Es.chsmpiOn Throws.

Vancouver. B. c.. May b.--Dan Nc
Leod. ex-champlon, threw John Bere
here tonight In a chatch-as-ca -catch-can
handicap wrestling match. Mcleod
won the first. second and fourth falls
with half Nelson and Crotch holds.
Berg won the third fall with side
roll.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Fairbanks for Vice President.

New York, May 5.--The World to-
morrow win quote Senator Thomas G.
PIatt as saying: In Washington the
feelong among republican leaders is
that Senator Fairbanks is to be nomi-
mated vice president. It is practically
settled. The only man who has not
agreed is Senator Fairbanks, but he
viii accept and make strong candi-
date" According to the World Platt
announced he is for Elihu Root for
governor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
select BeIIingham for the state nomi-
mating convention city
IRISH LAD FIRST HoRsE.
Takes Lead at Metropolitan Hsndiesp
and Wins With Eass.

Takes Lead at Metropolitan Handicap
and Wins With Eass.
New York. May 5.--Irish Lad won
the isih running Metropolitan handi-
cap over wIthers mile track at Morris
park today in an easy fashion. He was
carrying top weight and was favorite
in the betting BY many poinsa Takins
the lead In the nrss 100 yards. he led
his fleid without trouble. although the
pace was not fast.
The horse seemed 10 feel his superb
GRITTY and AT the ihree-quarter pole
Stacked his pace a. II unwilling 10 run
faster than necessary. AZ result
the field closed up on him. Shaw then
gave his mount vigorous shaking np
and irish Lad drew out and won BY
two lengths. from ToboEgan. an added
starter from the Keene stable, Bell
dame. winner Of the Carter handicap
a few weeks ago, was third. after .
nose and nose finish with much vaunt-
ed High Ball. Time, i:4o.
The race 10 the winner is worth
about sii.SoO. $4,000 to second and 81
900 to the third horse
The first betting was TO ! against
Irish Lad ana later 2 10 /. Attendance
81, 900: weather delightful; track, per-
feet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
SEVEN DAMAGED wARsHlPs.
inner Harbor Of Port Arthur Russian
Naval Honeyard.

Chefoo. May So p. m)--A native
sikh. OF British India, who left Port
Arthur week ago has arrived here.
He says that in the inner harbor at
Port Arthur there are seven damaged
Russian warships, including the battle
ships Retvizan. Czarevltch and Pobieda
and the cruisers Pallada and Bayan.
The small dock at the Tigers Tail has
been completed.
Civilians at Port Arthur are now ex-
periencing difficulty in obtaining food.
A former officer of the Chinese army
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Loss 80 Russians Reported TO Be 7OOC
In Engagement That Proves Disas-
trcus 60 Army ofthe Mikado.
Report Cannot Be Confirmed From Official Circles but II Is Rum
ored at Russas Capital That japanese Are swoOped
Down Upon BeI,w the Yaa and That Biz Vic
tory Is Won by The Cz1's Army

who has returned here from Man
churia u authority for the statement
that there are less than 5000 Rus
sian trcps, including the garrison al
Port Arthur and the men on the YaIu,
south of Harbin, and that the Rus
SLAMS now occupy a strongly forti-
fed position between Ku Lien Cheng
and Feng Wang cheng.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
Land at Lao Tunu.

Toxic, May 5.-(Noon.) 1T is off,
cially announced that Japanese force
was landing on the Lao Tung penin-
sula yesterday, The place where the
landing is occurring and the number
of men being landed. is withheld.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06

London, May 5.--A dispatch 10 the
Central News from st. Petersburg says
a rumor is current there that a sec
ond battle has been fought al Kiulien
cheng in which the Russian loss was
1000. the Japs loss 10000. and which
resulted In the Japanese being driven
back 10 disorder. The dispatch adds
that no confirmation Of this report is
obtainable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
BASEBALL SCORES.
Pacific National.

At Boise-S Spokane 1s. Boise s.
At Salt Lake-Butte 10. salt Lake IL.
Pacific Coast.
At San Francisco--Los Angeles 10,
San Francisco 2.
American.
At Chicago-St. Louis 1, Chicago q
At Detroit-Cleveland S, Detroit 3.
At New York-washington .. New
York 4.
At Philadelphia 0. Boston 3.
National.
At Boston-New York 10, Boston 5,
At Cincinnati--st. Louis 0, Cincin-
natl 8.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
INQUIRE FATE or MEN.
Japan Anxious for WeIfars Of Men
That Raid Miaotao Islands.

st. Petersburg. May 5.--Japan is
anxiously inquiring through the United
States government as TO the fate of the
Japanesr captured by Vice Admiral
Makaroffs ships during their raid on
the Miaotao islands. The men are be-
ing held as prisoners. as the steamer
which was sunk by the Russians had
on board guns. mines and a wireless
telegraph outfit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06

81. Petersburg, May 5.--with Vice
Admiral Togo lowering In the imme-
diate vicinity OF Port Arthur and
transports loaded with troops lying at
Pitsewo, northeast Of that stronghold.
Russia has braced herself FOR impend-
Ing conflicts with the foe In which she
win again plant the defensive role. thi~
time, It Is hoped, with better success
and. therefore, with less sacrifice OF
life than in the engagements on Yalu.
The war commission at 2 o'clock
this morning announced there was
nothing to communicate to the public.
II is known, however, that the emperor
has been informed OF the presence OF
the japanese fleet off Liao Yang shan
promontory and the appearance Of
transports at Pitsewo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06
AIexlefi Leaxes Port Arthur.

st Petersburg, May 5.-viceroy
Alexieff has left Port Arthur to confer
with General Kuropatkin at Lao Yang.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-06

Sc. Petersburg. May 5.--(s:i5 p. m)
There are rumors here which can
not be traced to responsible source
that the Russian troops in northwest
Korea have swooped down upon the
Japanese below the Yalu river winning
a big victory. The story is not credited
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
Cures Blood Poison, Cancers, Ulcers,

If you have offensive pimples or
eruptions, ulcers an any part of the
body, aching bones or, joints, falling
hair, mucous patches, swollen glands,
skin itches and burns, sore lips or
gums, eating, fostering sores, sharp
gnaging pains then you suffer from
serious blood poison or the beginning
of deadly cancer. You may be per-
manently cured by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b made espec-
tally to cure the worst blood and skin
diseases. Heals every sore or ulcer,
even deadly cancer, stops all aches
and pains and reduces all swelliugs.
Botanic Blood Balm cures all mslig-
nant blood troubles, such as eczema,
scabs and scales, pimples, running
sores, carbuncles, scrofula. Druggist,
$1.00. To prove it cures, samples of
Blood Balm sent free and prepaid by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble and free medical
advice sent in sealed letter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14

members shall take their respective
seats, and at the sound of the gsVel
there shall be general silence.
Sec. 2. Business at the annual
meeting shall be taken up in the fol-
lowing order:
1. Calling the roll of officers.
2. Calling roll of members.
3. Reading minutes.
4. Report of officers.
S. Report of Executive Committee.
6 Report of Special Committee.
7. Unfinished business.
S. New Business.
g. Closing.
Sec. 8. This order of business may
be transposed at any time as occa-
sion may require by majority vote
Of the convention.
ARTICLE VI.
The r F. D. News of Chicago
shall be the official organ of this As
ISOLATION.
ARTICLE VII.
Section l. These bylaws may be
amended or suspended by two
thirds vote of the members present
above quorum, at any regular meet
ing.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14

There is the greatest demand for
cotton pickers in the cotton region of
Texas known in twenty years, and in
many cities and towns, draymen,
delivery boys and cooks and even
hotel helpers have been induced by
high prices paid for picking to 60 to
the fields. The hot weather Of the
past few weeks has caused all the
cotton not destroyed by insects to
open, thus creating an extraordinary
demand for pickers. The crop in
central Texas promises to be better
than last years.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
What is Life 1?

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do now that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, result
ing in Constipation, Headache or
Liver trouble. DR.. Kings New Life
Pills quickly re-adjusts this. Its
gentle, yet thorough. Only 25c., al
The Kaufman Drug Co.'S, drug
store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
Latimer Doing Good Work.

@~esdssSS ~Sse"S SSSe !" Ssss' a
Senator Latimer is doing splen-
did work for himself, his State and
country, and is cullipg laurel wreaths
for himself and doing task the &C.
com plishment of which will be mol
ument of honor and glory to his
memory after be has passed through
the shadowy valley more enduring
that brass or stone and at the same
time be blessing to generations yet
unborn. During the recess of Con-
gress he has been travelling over the
country making speeches wherever
an opportunity was given in the in
terest of good roade, or rather an
appropriation from the National Gov
ernment to assist in making them 90.
As we understand it his proposition
is that the government appropriate
fixed sum which is to be apportion-
ed among the several States, accord
ing to plan of his own, the details
of which has just now escaped our
memory, which, when supplemented
by an equal sum, becomes available
for the improvement Of the public
highways of the State, county, town
ship or section, as the case may be.
His position is tenable, his arguments
logical and his conclusions sound.
He takes the very tenable position
that as the government annually
makes large appropriations for
the improvement of our rivers and
harbors, then according to all the
rules Of equity and justice, the gov
ernment should at least bear share
of the burden of keeping the public
roads in good repair, because it uses
them as post roads, and to add addi-
tional weight to the reason why the na-
tional government should keep them
in repair, is because it claims snd
insists upon the right of way over
them and all traffic and all travel
must be stopped or else take to the
woods if necessary. We think that
in some respects Mr.. Latimer's plan
is rather cumbersome, unweildly and
unsatisfactory, but regarding the
proposition as the beginning of
much desired end, We promise to
lend our support in the hope that
the agitation will result in much
good and that when the question
comes squarely before Congress the
measure will be perfected and all the
Objectionable features toned down at
least. Mr.. Latimer is accomplishing
great good along this line and is
making throughout the c'untry
a healthy public sentiment, that will
continue to increase until Congress
will be compelled TO heed ne popu-
lar demand and Mr.. Lstimer will re-
cieve the thanks of a grateful people.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
Chanberlain's Cough Remedy
Aids Mature.

Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most effactual. Chamberlain =
Cough Remedy acts on this plan
1t allays the cough, relieves the
lunge, aids expectoratioD, opers the
secretions and aids nature in restor-
ing the system to a healthy condition.
Sold by The Kaufman Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
a Happy Marriage.

MIR. Murray Monts and Miss Ethel
Koon, were married last Thursday,
September 1st, 1904, at the residence
of Mr.. West Harman, the Rev. W.
D. Quick officiating. The many
friends of the happy young couple
extend to them their hearty con-
gratulations and wish for them q
pleasant voyage in the journey of
life.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
Fearful Odds AGAINST Him.

E ridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition Of
an old soldier by name of J. j..
Havens, Versailles, O. For years
he was troubled with Kidney dis
ease and neither doctors nor medi-
cines gave him relief. At length he
tried Electric Bitters. It put him
on his feet in short order and now
he testifes. I'm on the road to
complete recovery" Best on earth
for Liver and Kidney troubles and
all forms of Stomach and Bowel
Complaints. Only SOC. Guaranteed
by The Kaufman Drug Co., drug.
gist.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14

Obstacles.
She knew she'd like that fellow, if be
only wouldn't smoke
Another man appealed to her, but be
was always broke:
She knew that she conld learn to love
the teller in the bank,
But all the men who knew him, said
he fooled with stocks and drank.
The one who taught the Sunday
school she liked, without doubt.
But he was pretty slow, SO he never
found it cut;
The man who loafed around his club
she certainly adored,
But people said he bad no brains
that's why he looked so bored.
And 50 she c,u ted DER and DER the
men whom she could wed.
In each she found some quality to
scorn, despise or dread.
She might we'd any of them-but
then she fears divorce
And, also, she must wait until they
ask her to, of course.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
Firing at Port Arthur.

Wei Hal Wei, Sept. s S-Firing was
heard at sea in the direction of Port
Arthur last night. Boats outside of
the harbor report seeing flashes dis
tinctly. Nothing further was OBJ
tainable.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14

The coroner's jury returned the
following verdict in the case of Ex-
Mayor McCue charged with murder
ing his wife at Charlottesville, Va:
1--WE find that Mrs. Fannie G. McCue
came to her death by gunshot
wound in the chest inflicted by j.
Samuel McCue, her husband.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-09-14
BYLAWS.
BRTICLE I.

Shection l. The rules contained in
the Parliamentarian shall govern this
organization in all cases to which
they are applicable, and in which
they are not inconsistent with tie
constitution and bylaws of this or.
ganizstion.
ARTICLE II.
Section l. The annual dues for
each member of this Association shall
be 81 90, so cents of which shall 'go
to the State and so cents to the Ma
tional Associations. =.
Section 2. The annual assessments
of q new member become due upon
his initiation and each year there
after.
Sec. 3. The executive board may
levy special assessments from time to
time as the necessities of the Asso-
citation may require.
Section 4. Any member failing to
pay special assessment or annual
dues within sixty days after due,
shall stand suspended until the same
is paid to the Secretary.
ARTICLE III.
Section l. All officers shall serve
until the next annual meeting of the
Association, or until their successors
shall be elected and qualified.
Sec. 2. Vacancies shall be filed
temporarily by the Executive Com
mittee.
ARTICLE ~.
Section l. Any. officer being ab.
sent from any meeting the place may
be filed pro tenn by vote of the
convention.
ARTICLE V.
Section /. When the presiding Of
fcer takes the chair, the officers and