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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-18
Schedule of Sunday Trains
In effect Sunday. May 18th, 1904.
NORTHROIIND
President and General Manager.

Week End and Sunday Rate Tn hack.
son Springs. N. O., via Seaboard
Air Line Railway.
The Seaboard Will sell round-trip
tickets to Jackson Springs, N. c.. via
Aberdeen, n. c., and the A. &c A. r.
r., on Saturdays and Sundays. good
returning Monday following date of
sale. Fare from Raleigh $3.50 for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-18
The NOvik Sighted.
(By the Associated Press

London, Aug. "wednesday. ,
The Yokohoma correspondent of the
Daily Mail says that the cruiser Novik
of the Port Arthur squadron, has been
sighted off the Strait of Vandimen,
steering for VladiVostock.
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Return.
SAN TRANCIsCo-Los ANGELES.

CaI., anu hClUF1, @O0.-1'-lhC-
count Triennial Conclave knights
Templars September So and
Sovereign Grand Lodge l. 0. 0.
f. September 19:25th. Tickets or
sale August 18th 20 Sept. 9Th in
elusive, with final limit October
23rd.
For further information apply t.
Il. p. SMITH, T. L. A., Raleigh. N. G.
c. II. GATTIS, c. p. & r. A., Raleigh
N. G.
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FURIOUS FLAMES
ROLL INTO THE SKY
Her Great Oil House Blazing, Port Arthur is Ban
nered by the Red Splendor of Ruinous
Conhagration.

fights are by no means. so heavy as
in the Japanese reports.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-18
SURRENDER, THE CRY

A Telegram to the Central News Says
That the Condition ..of the Besieged
is Such That the Japanese Are Ur-
ging This. Other Reports Showing
Steady Progress Of the Besiegers,
do Not Indicate the Situation of the
Russian Garrison as Being Qnite
So Desperate. The Cruiser PaIIada
Reported Torpedoed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-18

Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping cars op
all through trains, New York to Atlanta
Jacksonville and Tampa. Tickets on sale
to all points, Pullman reservations made
upon application to any Ticket Agent Of
this Company, or at the uptown ticket
office, Marlborough House Building.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-18

Account Grand Fountain Unlte
Order True Reformers, Septem
Der 6th-13th. Tickets on sal
SeDtember 18th,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-07-19
Food Preservatives are Injurious.

Dear Aunt Jennie:-It may inter-
est the readers of Social Chat to
know that after elaborate investiga-
thongs extending over a period of
months, the Bureau of Chemistry of
the Department of Agriculture an
nounce that it has decided that the
use of preservatives, such as sulphu-
ric and boracic acid, in foods, is in
furious to the health of consumers.
The general public had already reach
ed this conclusion through the more
direct road of common sense, but it
is r~eassuring to have it's opinion for
tilted by the dictum of science. The
Bureau will now devote attention to
the medium of cold storage or ~sterili-
zation. Many fruits, meats, etc., are
now kept in this way for years, and it
is thought that the food deteriorates
after a certain time, no matter what
means are adopted to preserve it.
even if it does not develop ptomaines
or other dangerous qualities. AS in
the previous experiments, the pre-
served foods will be fed to volunteers
from the Departments. An amusing
incident occurred recently in connec
ton with the "poison squad" as
these volunteers are called. A report
was published that the use of certain
chemicals in food produced beauti-
fed pink cheeks. The Bureau has
since receive thousands of letters
from women all over the world, beg
ging for the recipe.
W. H. T.
Washington, D. O..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-07-19
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER

and they respected neither age nor
sex. Two of Mrs. Robertson's little
sons we're killed within a stones
throw of the fort in one year, and
she viewed their mangled little bodies
but never lost her courage; IN fact,
her conduct was an inspiration to
all the settlers, as she babe the nell
go forth and cultivate their crops
while she and her sisters guarded the
fort.
Later, the Indians discovering
what to them seemed the defenseless
condition of the fort, attacked it,
but we're forced by the guns in wo-
mems hands to retreat. twenty-five
of them, however, concealed them
selves under the walls of the fort.
Try as the women would, a shot
could not be made to harm them.
and the defenders were in desperate
straits, for they saw that the Indians
were going to fire the fort unless
they were driven out. It was wash
day and many pots were filed with
hot water. Suddenly Capt. Robert
sons sister thought of this, and
mounting the wall amid a shower of
bullets with a scalding bucketful of
water, she called to the women for
more until the burning shower caused
the red men to leave in disgust.
"Thrice was she severely wounded,
but held her position" until they
were routed. When the men return
ed they found the battle over, several
of the women injured, fifteen dead
Indians and many more wounded
and all because of one woman's
dauntless courage in the face of dan.
ger.
Next week we shall tell the rest
of the story of Charlotte Robertson
Our letters this week are good, but
there are not so many of them al
we ought to have. Let us have more
AUNT JENNIE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-07-19
AUNT JENNIE's LETTER.
Another Story of Pioneer Days in North
n Carolina and Tennessee.

those graphic ones by Langdon
Knight in the Delineator for May.
June and July.
If you could visit the southern
portion of Northampton County, n.
O., you would find the remains of an
old log cabin on a hilltop, which
cabin was the birthplace of James
Robertson. His father, Pioneer Rob
ertson,t was the most noted man in
the county. Near them, over this
hill westward, lived their nearest
neighbor, George Reeves. Both men
had large families and our story con
Germs two of these children-pretty
Charlotte Reeves and James Robert
son.
1t seems that they were sweethearts
always, as we hear of them first when
he was seven and she somewhat
younger. No one was astonished
when it became known that Charlotte
would celebrate her eighteenth birth
day by marrying her erstwhile lover.
James Robertson. The old people
did more for them than most pioneer
parents were able to do, for they had
accumulated property. But the
young folks then were very much
like those of the present, and they
began to long for new scenes, con-
y s~equently they emigrated and settled
some miles from the home of Capt.
Jack Sewer, near Nashville, Tenn
They were frugal and Industrious.
and in a few years became the
wealthiest people of that part of the
country. And why Robertson, who
had risen to be a captain and a mag
istrate, should have wished to move
further westward is mystery, but go
he did, and with him a considerable
number of their neighbors.
Their voyage on the Holston River
in fat boats was one of the most re-
markable in history. In the archives
of the Historical Society of Tennes-
see you can see the diary of Capt.
Donaldson, who commanded the ex-
petition, and his thrilling accounts
of shipwrecks, battles with the In
dams, defeats, victories, and escapes;
and through it all the bravery of
Charlotte Robertson, whose tim1dlty
had been transformed into heroism.
At n time when the party were at
tackled from both sides of the len
nessee River simultaneously, she
placed her four babies in the bottom
of the boat and built a barricade OF
boxes, pillows, etc., around them, anc
amid the whistling bullets and ar
rows, calmly loaded the guns for the
men on board. At another time we
see her taking the place of a wound
ed boatman, and pushing ahead was
met by a canoe filled with painted
warriors. This she upset with q
stroke of her paddle, and as the red
faces appeared above the water, they
were forced back beneath it by strokes
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-07-19

Three months of such a life tries
the souls of men, and to womankind
it IS hardship indeed, but it was not
over, for they had only reached the
Ohio River anticipating Of ever
arriving at their destination-they
turned their boats down stream.
Capt. Donaldson had deserted them.
thus leaving but three men on board.
"Mrs. Johnston, a sister of Capt.
Robertson, acted as pilot, and Mis-
tress Charlotte and her maid Hagar.
worked at the oars with the men,"
The weather was very sever and
their provisions gave out, but the
woods we're full of Indians, conse-
quently they could Procure no game.
They kept in the middle of the
stream, living on short rations of
parched corn. Their days were mis-
cradle and the nights filled with hor-
ror, always under the shadow of
death, but unconquered and uncon-
querable. More than four months af-
ter they embarked the prov of the
Adventure" grounded at a spot now
marked by the foot of Market Street.
Nashville, Tenn, and the trying voy-
age was over.
Capt. Robertson had reached the
spot several weeks before and had a
rude house ready for their reception.
How delighted Mistress Charlotte
must have been to realize that this
was home and she could rest under
her husbands protecting care. The
house had no shutters for windows or
door, but paper soaked in lard let
the light in and a sheet was hung
over the door at night. The wide
fireplace offorded light for reading
favorite books at night and their
discussions of these, begun when they
married, was resumed, but often
times interrupted. He being the
referee and general helper of the
settlement, was compelled to neglect
his own affairs and had often-times
to hunt for game at night for the
sustenance of his family.
One night while he was away OF
one of these expeditions, Mistress
Charlotte had an adventure which
again demonstrated her wonderful
nerve. She had put the children to
bed early and then sought rest for
her own tired body. Ever on the
alert, she heard a slight noise at the
sheet-covered door and on looking
saw a pair of bright eyes peering
intently at her. The sheet was push
ed aside and a large panther came
stealthily into the room and bound
ed on her bed, peering intently at her
with half-closed eye He seemed
satisfied that she was dead, or at least
harmless, for not a muscle quivered.
He left her and examined the Sleep
ing children, but finally left them un-
harmed, turning to a gourd filed
with lard of which he devoured the
contents.
UI.- In a1ooo ~ o;ob+ of+o, 4bo+
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-07-19
OUR SOCIAL CHAT

All letters INTENDED for this department
should be addressed to Aunt Jennie" care
Of The Progressive Farmer, Raleigh, N. @.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
4 Quiet Home Weddina.

Yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
Mr.. Luke Harrison of this city was
united in marriage to Miss Abbie
Lee Payne at the home of her father
Mr., John A. Payne, at Palmer. The
ceremony was performed by Mr..
Chalmers Mcpherson of this city.
The wedding was a quiet home af-
fair and besides the immediate fam
lily of the bride only a few persons
were present,
The groom is manager for the
Texas Products Company's round
bale gin in this city and is a young
man of sterling worth. The bride
comes from one of the most promi-
nent families in Ellis county and is
quite popular in the social circle of
her home town.
The newly welded pair have gone
on trip to the St. Louis Worlds
Fair and after about fifteen days will
be at home 10 their friends in Waxa-
hachie.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
Bank Officers in the CITY.

A party of prominent bank officials
were IN the city a few hours yester-
day afternoon. The party was COM
posed of Fred Fleming of Corsicana,
president of the Western Banking
Company; ID. A. Templeton of Dal-
las, vice president; &, w. Witwer of
Dallas, cashier, and Horace A. KEN
Bile, travelling representative for
Studebaker Bros. The party left
Dallas in an automobile at 3:05
O'Clock and made the ran to Waxa-
hachie iS tvs hours, arriving here
at 4:55.
The bankers were here to look af-
ter the business of their establish
ment In this city, which is under the
efficient management of Hon. J. M.
Aiderdice, Mr.. Kemble accom-
panied them as matter of recrea-
tion. There are seven banking in
stitutions in the state owned and
controlled by the Western Banking
Company, which has it's principal
headquarters in Dallas.
To reporter for this paper MIR.
Fleming said they had a most de-
lightfuI trip from Dallas to this city.
The roads were in fairly good con-
dition since the recent rains and
with growing vegetation on every
side the "trip was one of pleasure and
enjoyment. Mr.. Fleming said the
country between Dallas and this city
was the most magnificent he ever
saw. After spending an hour in the
city Messrs. Witwer and Kemble
returned TO Dallas on the automo-
bile
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
THE STATE SENATE
Not Likely That Hon. S. p. Skinner VIII
Have Opposition.

In reference to the candidacy of
Hon. s. p. Skinner for the state
senate the Enterprise tomorrow will
say:
The Enterprise notes with gratifi-
cation that Hon. S. p. Skinner, of
this city, who is a candidate for
State Senator from this district
composed of the counties of Ellis,
Hill and Johnson, will likely have
no opposition for this important Of
fee. There is probably not a better
equipped man in the district for the
place, nor one in whom the people
can place more perfect reliance,
confident that he will guard well
every interest intrusted to him.
Mr.. SINNERS long residence IN
this county, his splendid character,
his high moral achievements all
testify to his worth and stability.
The Enterprise confidently asserts
that the Texas senate will contain
no more able or conscientious legis-
lator than it will have in the per-
son of 5. T. Skinner.
Mr.. Skinner is a democrat of the
strictest sect; he believes thorough
ly in the doctrine of local self gov
eminent, in equality of taxation and
a just enforcement of every law on
the statutes. He authorizes the
statement that he is opposed to the
enactment of the sO-called Willacy
bill whereby it is sought to practi-
cally nullify the local option laws of
the state, and II elected will oppose
any effort to repeal or change the
it be to strengthen it. He S also
opposed to the submission of con
stitutional amendment providing for
state prohibition, believing that the
present system is the most efficacious
method of dealing with the local op-
tion question, as it leaves each coun-
ty free to regulate this question by
the ballot.
The Office of senator or represen-
tative is not one of profit. In fact,
it requires a personal sacrifice on
the part of any man possessed of
the ability to properly represent the
people, to accept it. 1t therefore
speaks well tor his patriotism and
love Of state when anv man Of large
business or professional affairs
desires to represent his people in
this capacity.
We take unusual pleasure in pre-
senting the name of Mr.. Skinner to
the voters of this senatorial district
for state senator. He is worthy of
their every confidence; able, clean,
clearheaded and firmly grounded in
sound principles. His services in
the state senate will reflect credit
not only upon himself, but upon the
constituency which he represents.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
Harris Acquitted of CHARGE.

In the district court last night
George Harris, colored, was acquit-
ted on the charge of rape. The jury
was completed yesterday afternoon
about $3.50 and the examinat of
witnesses commenced. After a num-
Der of witnesses had testified the
county attorney asked the court to
instruct the jury to acquIt the de-
fendant, as the evidence was not
sufficient To convict.
The disposal of this case ended
the criminal docket for this term of
court. The jury for the week has
been finally discharged and the court
will devote the remainder of the
week to hearing motions for new
trials.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

children. Surely no greater tribute
could be paid the generosity of Odd
Fellowship and of the state than
this.
In walking with Uncle Charlie
Gibson over the grounds and through
the buildings at the Odd Fellow home
it was affecting to see the little fell
lows meet him, throw their arms
about his neck and kiss him with as
much affection as though he were
their uncle in the flesh. He is often
visitor at the home and the children
have come to know him and TO love
him with an enduring affection, and
certain it is that no one takes great
er interest in their welfare and hap
piness than be.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
The Interest is Increasing.

The service at the Methodist
church last night was of great in
terest. Rev. Tooley preached q
very earnest and pathetic sermon
and there was great seriousness
among the irreligous, The congre-
CATION was large and much interest
was manifested. Men are thinking
seriously about their salvation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28
Piratins Foley's Honey and Tar.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and
lung remedy, aud on account Of the
great merit and popularity of
Foley's Honey and Tar many imi-
tations are offered for the genuine.
Ask for Foley S Honey and Tar and
refuse any substitute offered as no
other preparation will give the same
satisfaction. Ii is mildly laxative.
It contains no opiates and is safest
for children and delicate persons.
II. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-28

Tonight and Friday increasing
cioudinessi warmer tonight.
Wednesday max. II; min. 46.
G. u. LoNGsERRE,
Observer.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-23
Notes tsr Publieatisa

Department e the Intsrior, Land OF.
nee q Lewisesn. Idaho. Aug. 10. 1904.
Nstics II hereby given that the fol-
;owlAg-named settler has naed notice Of
her intention to make nnal proof IN
susport Of her claim, and that raid
proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Lewiston. Idaho, on
September rs. 1904. viz:
LUELLA N. STEEN
~ Waha, Idaho. for the lots /, 3. nwA
aek section e.: lot and swA ~
section ~. township - N. range w.
b. NJ.
She names the following witnesses "a
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
Arthur H. Pierce, of Waha ldahe.
Calvin Boyer, Of Waha, Idxho.
Henry King. OF waha, Idaho.
Charles Nicola o. Waha. Idaho.
J. \ WEST, Register.
Aug. 90-Sept. 20.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-23

Department Of the Interior. United
States Land once. Lewiston, idaho.
July ~, 1894.
A sufiicient contest afaldavit having
been filed in this once by william 3.
Cook. contestant, against friedrich L.
Bellows. entry No. TITO. made septsm-
Der s. 1899. for Lot 3. section /. town.
ship IS NJ. range W., BY Frsdrick L
Bellows. contestee, In which It 10 AL
legged that said Frederick L. Bellows
has wholly abandoned said tract Of
land embraced in said entry for more
than six months next prior to the date
Of this contest; that he has not settled
upon or improved said lands a. re-
quired by law.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear. respond and ofRer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on September 10. 1904 before thu
Register and Receiver &t the Unitsd
States Land once In Lswtston, Idaho
The said contestant having, In I
proper aiidavat, filed August 10th. 1874
set forth facts which SHOW that atts,
due diligence personal service % thia
notice can not be made. It u hereby
ordered and directed that such notics
be given by due ana proper publication
CHARIHs8 H. 0AnnH,
Aug. 1l-Sept. -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-23


Department Of the Interior, United
States Land Once, Lewiston, Idaho,
August, 18th, 1894
A suincient contest afIidav& having
been filed in this once BY John Leas
contestant. against Ellen II Bracke1,
entry No. sa10, n&de June 10. 1909. for
the swA Of swk Of sectien 2. 81 Of
SEA and SEX Of swA OF section ;,
township 81 N, range 3 W. B. M, by
Ellen A. BracAen. contestee. in which
1t Is alleged that said Ellea A. Bracken
has wholly abandoned and left said
land and ceased to live upon the same
and wholly ceased to cultivate said land
for a period Uf more than six months
last past.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and 's6fer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on September 20. 1904, before the
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Once in Lewiston, Idaho.
The said contestant having, in .
proper afndavit. fled .yuly 18th. 1904.
set forth Facts which snow that after
due diiigence personal service Of this
notice can not be made. 1t IL hereby er-
dered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication.
y CHARLES H. GARBY, Receiver.
Aug. ls-Sept. -.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-23
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior. Land o.
nee at Lewiston. Idaho.
Lewiston. Idaho. July 6. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof IN
support OF his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Register
ana Receiver at Lewiston. Idaho. on
August rs. 1904. viz:
JAMES MULL1cAN.
Of Woodside. Idaho. for the lots Q. 10
20. "a. section Is. lots Is, 16, II ana Il
section II, township 80 N, range 3 w,
b. M.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
James q. Cater Of woodside, Idaho
Herbert Coburn, Of Lewiston. Idaho
Mathew F. McGillic Of woodside
Idaho.
Stephen Enas Of woodside. Idaho.
J. b. WEST. Register.
July 6--Aug. 26s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-23

Department o. The interior Land o.
nee q Iewiston. Idaho. August II, 1874.
Notice - hereby Given That ~ col-
iowirfg -namsd settler has iiled notlce n
his intention 70 make Anal procx b
support o. his claim, ana that I'D
proof win y made before M nAsistes
ana Rsceiver u Lewiston. Idaho. "a
October Z, 1894. vis.: n
DAVID !. WATSON
Of Lewiston. Idaho. for IN lots I, !. -.
tion -. 3. = y. N. =. = ana n. u. =
2. = =. township y n. range s W, y
II. ssa Y
re names tn Following witnesses 4
prove biz continuous rssidenco upStIs
and cultivation of said lanA. vixs
James - Vernon. of Lewiston, Idaho
Christophsr I. COOPER. % epalding
idaho.
waiter Jaln. Of osnesee, Idaho.
Luther b. 0cbis ok Lswiston, Idaho
,. ,. WEST. Register.
Aug. li-oct. -