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Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Waiter" said the lady. taking q
seat In a restaurant after attending q
meeting Of the league for the anchor
alton Of the condition of deserted
summer cats. bring me broiled live
lobster. and be sure to select . real
tive one, please"
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

+. Sir Hiram Maxim figures 1t out that
the Monte Carlo bank gets 80 per
cent OF the money played on its tables.
Still there will always be shoals of
suckers hoping to win 100 per cent Of
the banks money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

A Henderson (Ky.) woman eloped
from her watchful son and got mar
ried. A reconciliation, it is presumed,
ended with a BLESS you, my pa
rents!"
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Mr.. Rockefeller is just like other
magicians about explaining his tricks.
When he talked to his sons Bible
class on his success he stopped just
where the true secret began.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Even the latest of the big diction-
aries doesn't define a trust as small
body Of capital completely surrounded
by water.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Uncle Sam has paid Panama the
$1o.000.000, but he has wisely put it
in New York bank, SO that the
young republic cannot shake pennies
out for spending money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

King Alfonso is going to marry, but,
unfortunately for him, reasons Of state
prevent him from taking an American
girl for wife.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Actor Louis James has been award.
ed $4,000 damages because a Texas
hotel man accused him of purloining
pillowslips. Won't some well-to-do
Texan kindly accuse us of stealing
pillowslips?
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Having been on the stage for half
a century, lacking two years, Henry
Irving has reason to congratulate him.
self that he is not woman.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

In Korea widows are not permitted
to remarry. Homely widows needn't
feel that they ought to offer excuses
over there.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Tolstoi's wife speaks French, Eng.
lish and German. besides her native
Russian. But, after all. a woman who
can speak in four languages is some
times not SO much appreciated as the
woman who can keep still in one.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

When the Japanese meet with dis
aster they don't seem to try to keep
1t out Of the papers.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

An analysis of the Yellow sea al
this juncture might show equal parts
salt water and explosive mines.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

D'Annunzio. the Italian dramatist
and author, declares that his newest
work is the result of an inspiration.
Perhaps that's as good a way as any
to advertise it.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

A British scientist claims that the
earth is kept hot by radium. Perhaps
the great rush for radium was what
made laot winter so cold.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

The Rev. M. ]. Savage, in a recent
sermon. undertakes to tell why more
people do not go to church" He
finds the principal reason to be that
"they don't have to-"
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Wellesley College girls now carry
revolvers to protect themselves
against male flirts. OF course most
of the Wellesley girls are compare
lively young yet.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16
: THE OBSERVER
i
CENTRAL CITY, - COLORADO.

Most torpedoes fail to hit anything.
but those that do amply make up for
the defect.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

Men who join the New York Moth
ers' club will be expected to act like
perfect ladies.
Gilpin observer., 1904-06-16

The woman suffrage movement is
gaining strength in Boston. If it keeps
on number of husbands may be able
to secure employment doing kitchen
work.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
New York State Ticket.

Saratoga. ". Y, Special-The Re-
pulican State convention adjourned at
1880 p. m. Thursday, after nominating
unanimously the ticket for State off
GERS forecasted by the Associated Press
as follow:
For Governor, Frank w. Higgins, of
Cataraugus.
For Lieutenant Governor, M. Linn
Brucs, Of New York.
For Secretary of State. John F..
O'Brien, Of Clinton
For Attorney General. julius M. May.
er, of New York
For Comptroller, Otto Kelsey, of Liv-
iDgston.
For State Engineer and Surveyor.
Henry A. Van Alstyne, of Columbia.
For Chief Judge Of the Court of Ap-
peals, Edgar M. Cullen, Democrat of
Kings.
For Associate Judge of the Court Of
Appeals, Win. e. Kerner, Republican.
OF Monroe.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
A Train Held Up.

Des Moines. Iowa. Special.-Five bar
dts perpetrated a successful hold-uI
of a passenger train on the Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific, near Let's, Iowa
early Tuesday morning The statements
of expressmen are that the robbers Sc
cured no money. thCIgh the safe was
The officers assert that the safe con-
tanned merchandise OF some value.
company papers in transit. etc, but no
money.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Tropical hurricane Develops Great
Force on Northern Coast
3 DROWNED AT WILMINGTON, DEL.
a Tug of the American Dredqino
Company Swamped in the Della.
ware Rlven-NeW York Was Visit.
ed by Terrific Wind, Rain and
Thunder storm.

New York. Special.-A number of
iiVes were lost, much property dam
aged and several ships were wrecked in
Inc storm which swept up the Atlantic
cosst last night and Thursday.
1t was one Of the fiercest September
storms on record-thunder and light
ming adding terrors to bowling gale
which swept drenching sheets of rain
over sea and land. At night telegraph
ic reports say that the storm has swent
out into the ocean from the Canada
coast.
Ihe greatest loss of life was near
wilmington, Del. The tug Israel w.
Durham, with crew of men and
-FOUR other men, employees of the Amer
nean Dredging Company, was swamped
Rn the Delaware river early du-
rng the height of the storm. Eight OF
the ten persons on the little craft were
drowned. From farther down the coast
-Jacksonvtlle-comes the report that 5
men were drowned off Charleston. This
report was brought in by one of the
coast liners.
Halifax. n. s.. is now mourning
"a $6O0.O00 fire. While this fire was not
directly due to the storm, the flames
We're tanned and driven forward by the
nigh wind which prevailed.
New York suffered comparatively lit
aie The wind and rain and lightning
and thunder were terrific but little
damage was done. Nineteen coal barges
went adrift in the bay and
taeu wreckage strews the shore from
toe battery to the narrows, but no lives
were lost. Several small vessels also
went ashore on various parts of the
coast near New York. One fatality was
reported in this city when a piece of
cast iron fire escape was blown from a
building and struck Carl Hertzner. kill
ing him instantly.
A fishing steamboat, Joseph Church.
or Green Port, n. Y, struck on Peaks
Hill bar. today and was smashed to
pieces. The captain and crew of 81
men were saved.
From Wilmington. Delaware.
comes the news that great destruction
was caused by the storm. Trees were
Hp-rooted, houses flooded and crops
ruined. In Chesapeake Bay the storm
was particularly fierce Incoming
steamers arriving at Baltimore report
that never before in their experience
Aas such severe gale swept down on
them at this time Of the year. One
man was seen adrift in a small row
boat in Chesapeake Bay, but it was i'm
possible to rescue him. The storm was
accompanied by Il cold wave.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Norfolk Storm Swept.

Norfolk. Special.-This entire section
was swept by wind storm Wednesday
the velocity OF the blow reaching SO
Tent wires along the coast went down
and information from that section is
meagre. No marine disasters have been
reported. The blow caused many steam
ers to leave after schedule time and
Hampton Roads shelters many storm
bound craft. Telephone and telegraph
service is being badly crippled and the
river has flooded many low streets, in
terfe ring with the trolley system. A
great amount OF minor damage is re-
ported. but no fatalities have occurred
so far as can be learned.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Foreign Affairs.

The condition OF Prince Bismarck Is
reported as extremely critical.
The Russian Baltic fleet sailed for the
Far East.
New and bloody anti-Jewish riots
took place In Russia.
Emperor William was welcomed to
Mecklenburg Sch werin. the home of the
Crown Princes betrothed.
Natives OF New Guianet who murder
ed German missionaries were captured
and put TO death.
Nine. Melba's automobile accidentally
ran over and killed an aged man in
Paris.
King Edward congratulated the Off
GERS Of the British Antarctic expedition
which has returned to England on the
ship Discovery.
The Emperor of Russia has received
dispatch from General Kuropatkin
announcing that considerable force
OF Japanese has been seen southwark
CT the village of Biniupuza, Sc kilo-
meters soutbeastward Of Mukden. No
further engagegents are reported.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Port Arthur May Soon Fall.

Sanguinary news of the Russo
Japanese conflict is not now even in
evidence and with the practical sus-
pension Of news from the front, the
interest for the time being centres
in rumors that Viceroy Alexieff has
resigned. as reported Sunday; that
General Kuropatkin is TO be replaced
by Lieutenant General Linevitch.
now in command OF the forces at
Vladivostock. and other statements
which cannot be traced to authentic
sources, but all Of which If true
would hive a most important bearing
on the situation. One Russian cor
respondent points out that when the
Japanese withdrew from the Russian
front, it is usually the precursor of
their appearance on the flanks and
he thinks the Indications point to a
winter campaign. Interest again
turns to Port Arthur and to the eff.
feet which the Russian defeat at Lao
Yang is likely to have on the garri.
son there. and the fear is expressed
that the siege will soon end in dis.
aster for Russian arms.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
NEWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
Paragraphs Of Minor Importance
Gathered From Many Sources.
Through the South.

1t is expected that the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company will build
another coal pier at Lamberts Point
Returns from the nfth Louisiana
Congressional primary show the over
whelming nomination OF Congressman
]. E. Randell, over o. c. Dawkins.
The Governor of Georgia has ordered
court-martial to try the military Off
GERS implicated in the Statesboro lynch
Ing affair.
1t is said in Charlottesville that pub
lie sentiment on the McCue murder has
not changed, but the people are salts
fed With what has been done for the
present.
Col. w. H. Patterson, formerly Of
Philadelphia, died at his home at Rus
sellville, Tenn. aged 20. He was
son of General Robert Patterson, dis
tiEguished soldier and patriot.
All of the 200 negro excursionists who
were on the steamer River Queen when
she sank lumber scow were saved
More complete returns from the sec
ond Democratic primary show the nom
iration of j. o. Patterson, of Barnwell
county, over S. G. Mayfield, as Con-
aressman from the second district of
South Carolina to succeed T. G. Croft
Mrs. II. C. Corbin and party rode
from Manassas to Washington in auto
mobiles in 3 hours and minutes.
Captain John A. Webb, of Jackson,
Miss. secretary OF the Southern Rail-
road Commissioners Association Tues
day issued his official call for the meet
ing OF the association to take place in
st. Louis. October %. All the rail-
road commissioners from the Southern
States are expected to be In attend
ance.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Two Killed in a Bridge Accident.

saltwater, Mimi. Special. The
bridge across AXE st. Groix, which is
. half mile long, extending to the Wis
consin side, caught fire late Thursday
afternoon. The fire created some
connection and the fire apparatus in
responding to the alarm was followed
by the usual crowd of persons. The
hre had so weakened one end of tho
spans or the rather ancient structure
that when the fire apparatus and the
crowd attempted to cross. it fell into
the water, twenty feet below. Abou
twenty persons we're precipitated witt
the wreckage into the water. Adolpt
Boo. aged %. and George McCrath
aged 16. were killed. and Ave other
were seriously injured. The financial
loss wRs small.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Washington Happenings.

President Roosevelt's letter accepting
the Republican nomination for the
Presidency was made public at Oyster
Bay.
Mr.. Roosevelt heard a sermon on
THE Peace of the World" preached at
Christ Episcopal Church. Oyster Bay.
Five hundred members of the Fifth
Massachusetts Regiment met Judge
Parker at Esopus and all clamored for
u handshake.
The commerce OF the United States,
With its non-contiguous territory, the
last fiscal year was valued at s103,5S6,-
30s.
Democrats in Washington believe the
declination of Senator Kearns to stand
again for election will help that party
materially in Utah.
Receipts Of crop money at the Treas
rry Department this year aggregate
900.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
No More Fighting.

There has been no renewal Of fight
ing on large scale between the Rus
sian and Japanese armies in the Far
East. At st. Petersburg. the people are
harassed BY rumors OF impending dis
aster to General Kuropatkin which
find ready credence because OF the lack
OF official information and for the mo-
ment the popularity Of the head Of the
Russian armies in the field is in eclipse.
In that capital. too. there is much un-
easness felt lest the Japanese advance
in Manchuria should afford occasion
for the growth OF an anti Russian spirit
in China and the ultimate projection Of
that power into the conflict.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Miscellaneous Doinqs.

Reports from cities along the Rio
oronde river state that the heavy rains
which have been falling for several
days have ceased aud the river is now
receding. All danger from the food
which threatened Rio Grande City has
now passed.
The latest news from Presidio, Mex
co. is to the effect that nothing re-
aims except the Catholic church,
vhich is located about q mile or more
ON the river. The people are herded
N9ether on a hillside and many of
en- are in need Of the necessares OF
!e. Two hundred and eighty-six are
Without homes and unable to provide
.pr their present needs.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Russian Armies Have Been Working
Toward Winter Quarters
ALLEGED PLANS ARE MADE PUBLIC
There Yet Remains, However,, Two
Months Before Extreme Cold
Weather Sets in and These May
Be Changed.

Inactivity OF the opposing armies OF
Russia and Japan continues and no
fighting OF general character Is re-
ported. Information coming from An
authoritative source in st. Peters
burg is that the Russians will winter
at Harbin. but the fact that there
will probably be two months Of good
weather for military operations before
extreme cold weather sets in, leaves
room for a revision OF this purpose
pire. The Japanese are reported to
be collecting taxes and otherwise ad-
ministering affairs in Manchuriia, an
though that country were conquered
territory. The publication OF General
Kuropatkin's report OF the fighting Of
August 26. until the retreat upon Muk-
den. has created a better feeling IN
st. Petersburg. The report distinctly
places upon General Orlofr the respon-
siblity for the failure to hold the
heights in the vicinity OF Sykawantun
and so check the Japanese advance.
General Stoessel reports repulses of
the Japanese at Port Arthur
st. Petersburg, By Cable.-The EN-
peror has received the following dis
patch from General Stoessel (com-
mander OF the Russian military forces
at Port Arthur) dated August 2S:
Il am happy to report to your mai
esty that at three o'clock in the morn
ing of August 27, during a violent
rain and thunder storm, the Japanese
flank positions, near Fort No. l. and
UGan Mountain. Their attack was
everywhere repulsed. Our losses
were small-three men killed and
two officers and 9S men wounded.
The wounded were brought In and
are being carefully attended. A num-
Der of Japanese corpses would have
been picked up by US. but the ene-
my prevented us from so doing by
opening fire on the hospital attend.
ants who had been sent out snder
the Red Cross flag"
Another dispatch from General
Stoessol 20 the Emperor. dated Sep
tember 2, says
"On the night OF September g. tho
enemy attacked Visokaya and Dim
maya Mountains and the neighboring
fortifications, opening simultaneously
an artillery fire on the forts and
mountains. The leading files OF the
enemy with the Japanese columns fol-
owing were found in good time and
our batteries opened on them The
leading files fortunately encountered
some automatic mines and many Of
the enemy were blown in the air. The
attack was repulsed in an hour. Our
losses were Observation-Disclosures on
Ger and seren men wounded.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
a DercIict Picked Up.

New York, Spccial-The steamer
Pathfinder arrived from Norfolk with
the derelict British schooner Thete
ir tow. Pathfinder picked the
derelict up at sea last Sunday
near the Five-fathon bank light
ship. while bound from Norfolk for
Boston with cargo of coal. When
she sighted the Gerelict her sails were
all set. She evidently had been
hastily abandoned after being in COLI.
sion with an unknown vessel. The
ate Of her crow is unknown. Her
tarboard side was stove ir. but other.
Use the hull was in good condition.
he was leaking badly, but was kept
float by the cargo OF hard pine tim
Jer In her hold. The Theta Is a three.
masted schooner Of 420 tons register.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Food Scarce at Mukden.

Mukden. BY Cable.-Monday night
rain again fell in torrents and it is still
drizzling. The roads are impossible and
military movements are at a standstill.
The town is so crowded that foodstuffs
trebled and quadrupled The division
suffers lost almost all their supplies
during the Russian retreat. Civilians
are besieging the railroad station and
other eating places. but 1t is well-nigh
impossible to get food.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Telegraph c Briefs.

General Kuropatkin telegraphs to
the Gar that his army has extricated
itself from its dangerous position.
The British trades union congress,
at Leeds, voted to ask that a minis
Ter of labor with cabinet rank be pa
pointed.
Monsignor lie Nordez resigned as
Bishop OF DiJon, France, showing that
be sides with the Vatican in It's dis
put with Premier Combes.
1t is announced that Crown Prince
Frederick William OF Germany will be
married in Berlin.
Princess Louise of Coburg will apply
to the Austrian Court Chamberlain to
DO declared sane,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Damage at Newport News.

Newport News. Va. Special.-During
terrific wind and rain storm, which
ragged here Wednesday night, the Ches-
npeake & Ohio steamer Louise, broke
was blown several miles out into James
river. Two tugs recovered the vesael.
Wires were Frustrated, fences leveled,
telegraph and electric light poles up
rooted or felled in several parts OF the
city. No serious damage to shipping in
the harbor is reported.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21

Government officials outside the clas-
sified list are taking an active part in
the campaign for President Roosevelt
General Macarthur, commanding the
Pacific division. urges an increase Of
troops there.
Rev. Father Stanton found no less
than 152 new species of parasites in the
Philippines,
Delaware Democrats nominated
Caleb s. Penhewell for Governor.
Connecticut Democrats began their
State convention at New Haven.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Seven Die in a Fire,

New York. Special.-Seven persons,
were burned to death and six others
were injured seriously in a fire which
partially destroyed a tenement building
at Nos. 6S-70 First street early Tues
day. More than 20 families were
asleep in the building and thrilling
acts OF bravery completed their rescue
by the firemen and police. 1t was short
ly after 2 o'clock when the alarm was
given. Within the few moments that
had elapsed the flames were found to
have gained great headway from the
first floor and the neighborhood was in
I panic of terror.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Marked For Slauuhter.

Thomasville. Ga. Special.-Several
days ago James Horne, leading
merchant here. received an anony.
moUs letter advising him that he had
been marked for slaughter by BE
fore Day Club" The writer profess.
ed to be friend OF Mr.. Horne. who
desired to save him. The letter was
followed at an early hour Thursday
morning by the firing of Horne's
store. This was done with kerosene
and was the work OF incendiaries
Early risers saw the hre and extin
guished it with slight loss.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Major Ryais Dead.

Savannah, Ga. Special-Major NJ
Garland M. Ryals died here Tuesday
afternoon after having had his right
leg amputated on Sunday because Of
diabetic gangrene. He was 65 years OF
age. Major Ryals was one of the most
prominent planters in Georgia. He
was pioneer in the truck-growing in
dustry, having extensive lands near
this city under cultivation and peach
farm in Worth County. this State.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Telegraphic Briefs,

Fourteen plucky negroes, fishermen,
who crossed the Charleston bar Tues
day morning have not returned, three
are known to be drowned and there is
only bare possibility that the two
other boat-loads were picked up by a
passing vessel.
The Italian Government is trying to
secure the return OF the ancient cope
stolen from Ascoli and later sold to ].
P. Morgan.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
BY Wire and Cable

Prince Herbert Bismarck is critically
Ill at FREDERICKSBURG. Germany
German army maneuvers began near
Schwarin
Governor Montague announced that
he would be a candidate for United
States Senator to succeed Senator Mar
tin.
The campaign in the Northern Neck
opened In lively manner.
The cases of Sunday law violations
that recently created a stir in Alexau-
dria were nolle pressed
Minister Barrett has been instructed
to try to settle the boundary dispute
between Panama and Colombia
Arkansas election returns show a de-
creased plurality for Gov. Jefferson
Davis, Democrat
Assistant Secretary OF War Oliver
will require members of the Fourteenth
Battery to testify In the Athens (Ohio)
shooting ARRAY before considering the
question Of their transfer.
The charter of the Tidewater Rail-
way Company has been amended by the
Corporation Commission in Richmond
to include Mecklenburg county in the
route.
Former Secretary of State Richard
Olney spent six hours with Judge Par
ker at Rosemount.
Ten thousand Knights Templars par
AIDED through the streets Of San Fran
cisco.
The mutilated body of Richard
Vaughan was found on the railroad
tracks near Ashland
\ cyclone destroyed several build
.ngs in Princess Anne county
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Bankers Choose Officers.

New York. Specialize trust com.
pany section OF the American Bank
ers' Association elected e. A. Potter,
nf Chicago. chairman. Among the vice
presidents are It. II. President. Of
Chattanooga J. T. Main, OF Radcliffe:
Va and w. F.. Allen. OF Greensboro,
n. c. F.. II. Frios. OF Winston Salem,
n. c., was elected member Of the e.
ecutiYe committee.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
Russians Continue to Retire.

Mukden. BY Cable.-The Russians
are continuing their retirement to Tie
Pass. The Japanese advance is slow,
though the military situation is now
unfavorable TO them. Many Russian
companies now consist Of only 30 men.
Notwithstanding the Russian reverse
the retreating troops are cheerful.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1904-09-21
In the North.

The election in Maine resulted in a
Republican majority OF $4,000
John Isaacs. negro. shot and severe
ly wounded Maddie McGill. slightly
wounded Claude Gardiner, who was in
an adjoining room, and then committed
sicide in New York