davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

ST PErERsBuRG. May 4-That suffered
popuaes
Kourepaas report IN baus
casualties
the stubborn Resistance made against the overwhelmingly
japanese quantity
II those Of tho
thanking batalons
sides and enpg hein In fhe rear The latter WIN music PLAYING
martial air aud with fKed sont priest holding at cross charged
and the Japanese opened before them after which they succeeded In
It ~aao q IN most gallant act O a
Beeause q the weakness u nc uanA they unable 70 hold
the Of the country and the heavy roads
y
ia worthy Of IN Russian
had of men
unable engage they
Turenchen. point
well ne should make the crossing Of the river costly
as possible o
if said that Kouropatkln mames him I'm his
falling 70 the second position at Fens~ang
he Is entire
responsible considerable Of the japanese loss
Turenchen
had Of larger eaher and
without getting of
opinion Is hs
battle Three times the Rus
halted ard the mikaaos cavalry hurled back only to
sckned the fighting stomach Of the as
completely crush the rsusstng
1t officially
:.
wounded Had the
to the day
Msiar General Katasy alive
wounded according TO latest reports
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

met. and Was nominated from top 90
bottom. almost without a fight
The result wnH forecaEted by The
Star IN ita last regular edition yes
terday. after the decision OF the Gre
dentiala committee 10 throw out n
majority of the Clancy delegates IN
the First ward and the Piper dele
gates In the Fourth. had made the
success OF the Piles program a fore
gone conclusion.
The fight on the adoption OF the
credentials committees report took
up almost the entire afternoon and
Il was o'clock before the report OF
the platform committee was adopted
and that o. the committee on rules
and order Of business approved.
In accordance with the latter re-.
port the temporary organization was
made permanent except that Mayor
T. J. Humss. who. for some reason
was dlspleasinK to the slate makers.
was requested 10 withdraw "a chair
man In favor Of John +. Hartman.
n Great Northern man. and did 80.
Then the convention proceeded 90
nominate five superior judges. The
only feature OF this fight was the
strength shown by A. W. Frater.
whose nomination had been prom
iscd by the piles managers in return
for the solid vote Of the Ninth ward
for the rest OF the slate.
The other nominees were Judge
Griffin. judge Morris. Judge Tall
man and Judge Alhertson all OF
whom nrc now serving on the supe-
rior bench. and Mr. Frator and John
y. Miller. Judge W. r. Rel was not
put forward for denomination. he
having withdrawn several months
ago.
strenuous effort was made 20
ditch" Judge Aihertson IN favor ~
John y Miller. but the formers rcr-
sonai popularity and splendid record
since hia appointment 20 the superior
bench by Gov. Mcbride when the
fifth iudHeship was created by the
legislature sixteen months ago. gave
him a plurality Of nearly 100 votes over
Mr. Miller Therefore. although Mr.
Miller received votes enough 60 NOM
mate him. he was dropped as the low
candidate.
A. this stage Of tho proceedings an
adjournment was taken for dinner.
Continued on Page -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

Bertha walker. a pretty if-year- olf
girI. ran away from home last night
under suspicious circumstancca- She
IL the daughter Of NJ. J. Walker, who
owns a feed stable at ri Third ave
nue.. and her parents are nearly dis
tracted over her disappearance. II r.
believed the child was enticed away
from her home By man much older
than she. and a criminal prosecution
will probably result
walker this morning reported the
diaappenrauee u his daughter 20 the
police. and detectives were al once
put to work upon the case. The girl
left a note saying merely that she
WIS going 70 visit an uncle at Nelson,
y. g.
The distressed father set 90 work
10 trace the girl and discovered that
one q his own carriages and n team
Of horses had disappeared from his
stable. He traced the carriage N
Georgetown, where people told him II
bad passed through about midnight.
He has as yet been unable 20 find
further truce 81 the girl. but from GER
tain circumstances he IL convinced
that a man by the name 81 John
Broom was with her when sho left,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

ire Seattle fire department now
has 10 watch the electric octopus so
by while the property Of the tax,
payers Is burning. such Is the order
that chief Cook has been obliged 60
issue 10 the members OF the depart
ment In order TO protect the lives OF
the people riding on the ears OF the
company
The terrible accident at the corner
of Second avenue and Yesler way. In
which little Anna omley was killed.
and the subsequent narrow escapes
from collision with cars that the
department has had In running To
fires. has been no warning Co the
Seattle Electric company. or 60 its
motormen and. as a result. Chief
Cook has had 20 take the matter
into hts own hands.
Yesterday the chief issued an or
der TO those in charge OF all the de-
partment. : apparatus that when they
come e an intersection Of tho elec-
tric or cable car lines THE APPA-
RATUS MUST STOP WHEN
THERE Is ANY DANGER OF A
COLLISION. THIS RULE MAKES
1T IMPERATIVE FOR DRIVERS
OF THE ENGINES AND TRUCKS
TO CONE To A HALT AND WAIT
FOR THE CARS To PASS. IT
suRRENpERs THE RtGHT-OF-
WAY OF THE STREETS TO A
COMPANY THAT SEEMS To
HAVE No REGARD FOR LIFE
OR PROPERTY.
For several weeks there has been
an agitation fer some plan by which
the repetition Of the accident az Sec
ont avenue and Yesier could be
averted. Closely following this acci-
dent there VAS almost another. whon
the department from the headquar-
tiers was racing up second avenue.
and II was only through the cool
headedness 81 the truck driver tina,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
TT SHOULD Be
SIMPLY A BURIAL
H. W. eowELus ANTE moRTgm REQUEST REGARDING HIS
OWN FUNERAL WILL COMPLIED VITA IN IT'S EN-
TRETY

Il reads a. follows:
Dear Sir: IL will probably be
necessary Tor you 10 take charge Of
my funeral II should be simply a
burial No expense simple coffin
no prayer~uoe ceremony crowd.
II. ". GOWELL."
II Is \ peculiar coincidence that
Mr. Campbell has aiHo received from
Mrs G0well a letter written on the
closing money to pay the premium
on his insurance policy In the Mod
crn Woodmen.
Mr.. GoweiTs body arrived In this
city from Portland last night II
has been arranged TO hold the funer-
al from the Bouney- Watson chapel
tomorrow afternoon. at ? 30 O'Clock.
under the auspices of the Modern
woodmen OF America. The services
viii be private. however. IN accord
ance with Mr.. Gowelfa anet- norton
request.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
;L0SE:D
CHIEF OF POLICE DELANEY
TAKES TARpY ACTION
AGAINST PooLRooms

Chief OF Police Delaney yeatrrdh ,
afternoon took tardy action on the tn
formation furnished him BY The Star
regarding the conduct Of pool rooms
IN tho city. and ordered all places IN
which betting IL done on races closed
a similar order was made with regard
10 several bucket SHOPS. which are
covered by the same city ordinance
The chief states that the poo rooms
vii not bc allowed To- reopen ard
Mayor Baliluger says that gambling
Of this character will not be tolerated
during his administration.
The Star nearly a fortnight ago
called the attention - the new city
Administration 20 the open violations
Of the pool room ordinance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
NEW COUNTY
COMMITTEE

The following are tho members Of
the new Republican county central
committee selected by the couven-
ton yesterday with the exception
OF the Eighth warder. who has not
yet been chiaen
First ward. william Holt. Second
ward. Frank Weir. Third ward. J. ]
CallaFhan, Fourth ward. Frank
Dimmick. Firth ward. J. ! EARLY.
Sixth ward, J. r. Brennan. Seventh
ward. H. Sweeney. Ninth ward. 4. ]
Goddard.
The members Of the South district
are Sam In Frombois. J. y. Knieker-
booker. -. D. Betting and a. T. Van
De Vanter Those from the North
district are: G. II. r. Sparkling. A.
T.. Ruffnor. Sidney Williams and
George Barche.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
NEWCHW ANC TAKEN

LONDON May IA dispatch that the Japanese
landed large division and attacked and
captured Neehwang Monday Russians fell back
TO protect
is facing
OF that the
WILL
the Laoung peninsula
Will than be
al the inert OF Gene
greatest the fact that II VIII
OF 10000 he
command kuropatn has realized his danger and
according the best Information at
hand the and
ventth The the Russian forces
and maintain
a find himself
not than
ships the Port Arthur feet which would be
falling the hands when the first
= struck :
There considerable the authenticity of the
this nothing
urher has been concerningt the report
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

thought Il was necessary. THE
ELECTRIC COMPANY HAS To-
TALLY plsREGARpEp Is AND.
ron THE SAFETY OF THE
TRAVELLING PUBLIC. | POUND
OUT WE WOULD HAVE To RE-
GARD THE COMPANY l hated 10
issue the order. but It VAS necessary.
The order viii be In force until the
new fire signals are placed In poai-
ton and are working properly. The
first 81 them will be Installed on
Monday AZ the corner Of Second aN-
cnuc and Ycsler way In event II
works properly the rest OF the sig
nails will be put In as fast as pos
sihle."
Mayor naliinErr had not heard Of
tho new order issued by tho chief
when seen this morning he said
- ala not know anything about The
order have been considering the
matter for some time do not have
much faith Ia these signals and things
Of that kind My idea II 20 place 9
policeman al the crowded tnteraes,-
tions and toll them 10 stop everything
when the fire department il running
- T. A'tA y ~ " fiHHN 80 - =
THE RIGHT or WAY AND THAT
Is ONE or THE IDEAS | HAVE
HAD ~ DESIRING AZ tSGHNAaE
IN THE POLICE FORCE.
Now. you take the runs On Second
aud Firat avenues. An officer At TIE
I corner % YeAier Way could ataf
/ ever, thina until the department had
/ passed and thus stop tho possibility
81 such an accident as the ans a fets
| weeks ago Another at the corner Of
Madison could DO the snmr would
I have one % the corner - Second ave-
I nuc and PIKE street Nth the same
power Aa regards James street
[ think one man could attend to both
I places a. they are So near together.
''somrthirr has SGT g. he done The
DEPARTMENT SHOULD NOT IT
uAMpEREn ~ IT'S RUNS AND
SHALL HEE THAT a CHANGE II
MADE do not think thafv would
[ be any difficulty In adjusting ~
! matter with Manager Grant = the
electric company I have not talked
E with him about r. huf feel that ~
I will 90 what u right IN the matter
/ while these matters are helms
thought over tho fire department
waits AZ the street corners while tn
octopus rolls by.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

n serious miN-up was averted.
Repeatedly people on the streets
have aiEnalled to the motormen on
the cars 20 stop. but they have total
~ diarygarded the rights Of the fire
fighters. and chief cook had only
one thing 20 do In order 20 protect
his department. the citizen who
patronlzcs the cars OF the electric
company ard the apparatus belong
ing 10 the city.
This uscessitatea the department
Co make several stops IN running
from the headquarters At Third and
Main 70 the big buildings up town.
In case the department Is called 20
big blaze In some such structure
as the Arcade or IN the Lumber Ex-
change. e would be obliged 10 make
stops at Washington street Nealer
way. James street and Madison
street. The department coming from
sixth avenue would have to stop At
Union street as il did in the run
last night. and nt Second avenue
and Pike street In either Of these
events Il would lose from three to
five minutes. AMI In ease ear IL
passing Il would be longer.
The past record q the Seattle fire
department has been oue of pride 20
the chief and he Is sorry to hamper
Il in It's quick work hy cutting the
runs down. but THIS i iust What he
has been obliged n 10. because the
Seattle Electric company viii not
regard the interests Of the city and
the taxpayers.
Every minute Il valuable IN run
ming % fires. especially In the huai-
ness section - the city. and the cS-
/ ira length Of time this new order
win require may mean the loss OF
/ considsra bic property 20 the city.
Chicsf Cook. when seen this morn
Z mig by "A reporter o. The Star. said
Il lssued the order because l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
CHINKS MAKE
FALSE RETURNS
Oh, scrippa Ssws Assa1

WASHINGTON. May Director
Merriam. Of the census department.
today made a statement rssasding
the Chinese IN tho United States.
based upon a comparison q the cen
sus returns with the report % Com
misHiouc rof Immigration Sargent. Ia
which he says the results % the
compilation shows that q s.s5g chi
ncse males reported as being born
In the United states. probably a.2ai
we're really born here and t.tas were
cases Of false returns. The number
% Chinese immigrants into the
United States will probably reach
ss 2oi, instead of 20 SIS. "a reported.
The difference a. due to faiaa re
turns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
YOUNG GIRL LURED
AWAY FROM HOME
BARRY BERTHA WALKER, - YEARS DID, LEAVES SEATTLE
IN COMPANY WITH MAN MUCH OLDER THAN HERSELF

and ne thinks the girl has been en-
ticed from her home - Broom for I'M
moral purposes.
This afternoon Walker swore out n
warrant IN the prosecuting attorney =
office. charging John Broom with en-
ticluR n female child away from home
for the purpose of placing her In a
house ~ 90 fame.
The police are working diligently on
the case and Il IL expected the pair
will be Appreciated this afternoon, as
the police 81 nelghborinE towns have
MI been asked to keep q lookout for
them.
Miss Walker has always been a we'll
behaved girl. without wayward In
clinatlons ana all who know her re-
fuse 20 believe that she deliberately
left HON 70 go with the man They
believe that Hhe vas entieed away by
promises q honorable employment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

The last message penned by II. O..
Gowen. the Seattle business man
who committed suicide IN Portland
early Monday morning. was a re-
quest that his body be buried IN a
plain caaket. without religious serv-
ices or ceremony of any kind
His wish viii be disregarded IN
part. however. in view Of the fact
that all the evidence goes 20 show
that his mind had become deranged
before he asphy1iated himself with
gas. after gambling In vain 90 re-
coup his fortunes
The suicides last request 80 con-
tanned IN note which ne wrote 20
+. b. Campbell. secretary OF the
Modern Woodmeu Of America. at
Tacoma. and mailed only few min
utes before he retired 20 his death
chaber. The note WAS made public
By Mr.. Campbell ia TocaTno today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
the REPUBLICAN TICKET

JUDGES OF SUPERIOR CouRr-G r. Morris
Griffin Boyd J. Taiman. r AIbertaon. A Fraer
l. g..
r. Gomey
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY kenneth Macintosh.
j ?.
AssEssOTl-I. W.
CORONEH-Dr NJ
SUPERINTENDENT SCH0o1s-T T. Storey.
sURVEYOR-JN /. Valentine
COMMtssIONEfs-D Aisnharn South diatrct md
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. Gordon II. George
CONSTABIE-sam Kaufman.
REPREsENTATIVEs-
NJ. Morrill, az w. Brown OF
Diamond: W. Clark Of Vashon.
Fortyrnt Dstrct-Thomaa Dobon Joseph Irving
of Snoquame
Forty-sccond Dstrct-Dayid Mcvay
N
CITY REPRESENTATIVE
Forty-hrd Dsrc-Frank a. Twitche1 Charles Houston
Forty-fourth Dstrlct-Joseph James Weir
Forty-ntth District-Flmer r. Todd. Frank H. Renlck
DistrictJoseph Lyons. Charles s. Gleason.
Forty-seventh DstrIct-Chares r. Villas. Robert Booth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

nEILGNGHAM. May "A hom-
Ing pigeon with a silver band around
it, leg. on which IL inscribed A. T.
Kerry. April I, 1899. was found here
yesterday. IL was very weary and
had seemingly made "A long night.
refusing 60 proceed further when
ronxed 10 DO SO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

CBy sorippa News ASSN

ROME IA of
and detailed
reported Japanese
in the
ST. Petersburg discrodted
attempt hand
official"
reedom of s entirely assured
Reports rom Shanghai
disabled
ships In order to streng
bottle Russian feet Port Arthur
Monda
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
SAM II. PILES SLATE WENT
THROUGH WITH A FLOURISH

GREAT NORTHERN CANDIDATE FOR THE SENATE
SWEPT EVERYTHING BEFORE HIM IN THE RE-
PUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION YESTERDAY
JOHN F. MILLER DEFEATED FOR JUDICIAL
HoNoRs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

ticket, with the exception ~ the
county surveyor and county school
superintendent, a. the ono agreed
upon IN caucus by the Piles dele
gates "a hours before the convention
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

PORT ARTHUR. MAY i-An dca o.
the terrific resistance offered by the
Russians I'm defending the channel ~
the harbor Monday may be gained
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

Opposition 90 the nomination Of
the entire Piles slate was purely
passive after the Republican county
convention completed organization
yesterday afternoon. The foregoing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

~ convention yesterday decided 10
allow samuel n. Piles 70 name, will
be chosen late this afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
NOT YET NAMED

Tile 1i5 delegates 20 the Republic
an state convention. which the coun-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
FIRE APPARATUS MUST
STOP FOR STREET CARS

CHIEF COOK ORDERS HIS MEN TO STOP AT EVERY CROSSING
WHILE ON A RUN TO FIR BECAUSE THE SEATTLE
ELECTRIC COMPANY WILL STOP IT'S cARs-MAYoR
SAYS SOMETHING MUST
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04
1000 SAID TO HAVE
BEEN LOST IN THE
BATTLE OF THE YALU

DETAILS OF THE COM BAT AT TURENCHEN
SHOWS THAT THE RUSSIANS MADE A SAVAGE
ATTEMPT TO HOLD THEIR POSITION. BUT
FAILED
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

from the fact that 500 shots wed
fired by the Russian batteries and
Euardshlps on attacking the Japsnes
fircships.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-04

Continued on Page -
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-11-25
Geographical Tany.

What town is this? = asked the emf
nent statesman. who vas making 0
political tour OF the provinces.
"%Ionia," they told him.
The eminent statesman stepped Oui
to the rear platform OF the gorgeous
private car In which he was travelling
"My countrymen." he said impress
sively TO the cheering throng at the
station. your beautiful and thriving
young city has a rare distinction. In
dependently of its commerce and man
ufactures. Independently Of its charm
ing location. independently, ] may add,
Of the stalwart men and fair womeI
who inhabit 1t. so many OF whom | see
before me, not forgetting these brigh
and winsome young children who arc
also here. the hope and mainstay OF
the republic-independentIy l say. OF
all these. your lovely city
Here he became truly eloquent. His
eyes flashed. his voice rang out In
clarion tones. and he shook. his clinch.
ed fist at the zenith.
has the rare distinction Of bearing
a name that has only five letters and
Jet has four syllablesr"
The applause as the train moved
away was simply deafening.-Chicags
Tribune. .g
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-11-25
chamberIain's Cough Remedy
is Pleasant to Take.

The finest quality Of granufated
oaf sugar is used in the manufacture
# Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
he roots used in its preparation give
t a flavor similar to maple syrup.
making it quite pleasant to take. Mr..
w. l.. Roderick, of Poolesville. Nd,
n speaking of this remedy says: 6
rave used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
'dy with my children for several
ears and can truthfully say il is the
pest preparation of the kind | know
f. The children like to take it ami
t has no injurious effect. For safe
y all druggists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-11-25

Mate, the national beverage of Para
quay. Is brcwed from the dried lea ve>
of the Hex and does not intOxicatc
he taken with reum and sugar. Xix
tea or coffee. and 1t can be usct
straight" which seems by far til,
best way of drinking ii. Plain mate l.
quite bitter, and. like beer, 1t is an ac
quired taste. The first sip gives Il dis
tinctly bitter taste, and the drinkci
sets down his glass with a wry face
Presently. as soon aS the bitter effcC
wears off. the imbiber has "A pleasan
recollection of the sensation, by Thu,
time the powerful stimulating prOpert!
of the drink has begun to work. and thu
drinker feels like taking another sip
Mate makes the user of il feel good.
makes him look with n brighter eye on
the dark side of life, makes him forge
his troubles for the moment. and. hes;
of all, unlike beer, 1t makes him fee
like working or doing something will
his brain or his hands instead of loafinp
or goSSiping.
Chemists who have carefully ana
lyzcd mate say that II is perfectly
harmless. 1t has only the smallest per
centaCe of caffeine and volatile oils
and it never leaves n bad after effect
Even when the thinker has II disorder
ed stomach or bad nerves the consump
ton of mate is not followed by unpIeas
snt feelings.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-11-25

ed till ! was--till somethin' had hap
We loved me-"
Marth glanced again at the letter in
the bark. then back at Amos. and look
ed Disguised.
II never said / was a-thinkin' one
mite about the schoolteacher, have II"
Not with yer mouth, but we've said
it up there with yer pocket knife"
Amos pointed at the big letter in the
bark.
Marth turned a steady gaze, full of
fire. upon the mans face for a moment.
then let her words fly.
Amos Underwood" she snapped.
we're the biggest gump I ever saw. /
hate ye. | despise We. Now. We go.
And | do hope the revenue will get W
this very night"
''Marth, r Amos had taken off
his hat.
mo ye DON'T" Martb stamped her
foot. we've said enough. Cor
She pointed up the trail, and Amos
moved slowly away.
Marth had wound up her fish line by
the time Amos had gone from view,
and she turned toward the old beech
again.
THE crazy" she murmured. "He
couldn't remember his own name start
ed with A. Well. he's o and I'm
glad of it. I do hate a man that can't
see with his eyes open"
The girl followed the trail to the top
of the ridge, then turned off to the left
and went toward a cabin Oh the side
of the mountain.
AS the afternoon dragged along
Marth went over and over in her mind
the scene on the river bank. and at
each rehearsal she softened a little to-
ward Amos until at last each return
of the wish she had uttered deepened
her regret. for in a superstitious way
she feared that her wish might bring
the officers into that part of the coun-
try. and Amos would indeed be in dan
ger.
But Marth kept herself busy all the
while. trying TO drive OIL of her mind
the scene and her words under the
bra inches of the old beech.
I At dusk she MIXED the cows. then
went to the spring for a pail of wafer.
As she stood and began slowly to dip
the wafer from the rocky basin with a
long handled gourd her quick ear