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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-06
Report on Wednesdays Fighting.

st. Petersburg, September 1.-Gen-
eral Sakharoff. in a dispatch to the
general staff, dated today, on yester-
days fighting, says:
"A portion of General Kuroki's
force has crossed to the right bank
of the Taitse river and Sakankankwan-
tun. A division of infantry, with
cavalry and artillery, crossed first and
covered the advance of another de-
tachment. After fording the river, the
japanese advanced towards Lao YanS
in two bodies. one due west and the
other by way Of Yontai mines.
There was fighting between the
Iwo armies all day long. and especially
between s o'clock and midnight, after
which the fire slackened. AS on the
previous day, the fighting ended with
complete success for us. The Russians
maintained all their positions, General
Kondratenko's detachment specially
distinguishing itself. During the last
four hours Of h day the japanese
fired an immense number Of projec-
tiles, and the Russian positions were
searched by the japanese shrapnel.
The Russians maintained a stubborn
defense the whole day. Our troops all
day long were exposed to a hail of
shrapnel. but defended the positions
entrusted to them with desperate brav-
cry. After preparing for the assault
with artillery, the Japanese repeated
" attacked u positions.
Some of our advanced Qualifications
fell int otheir hands after a stubborn
defense. They were, however, each
time r~ecaptured by the point of the
bayonet. The japanese left a number
of dead. After each bayonet engage
ment our troops found time to dig pits
in the fields of Chinese corn in front
Of some OF our positions. These In
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-06
Severe Fighting at Port Arthur.

Che Foo, August 31.-CDelayed in
transmiSSion)-Severe fighting u
red at Port Arthur August q. when
the Japanese, moving from Shuishl
Wing, attempted to capture Palung-
shan, which is south of Shuishi Wing,
and west Of the railway. The Japa-
nese made two assaults between 4 ana
s O'Clock in h morning. They were
~repulsed both times. A prisoner, sub
SeQuently taken, places their loss at
1,145 killed and wounde. For one
hour after shells were thrown from
Shuishi Yipg, into Port Arthur. The
above information was brought here
tonight by a Chinese who speaks eX-
cellent Russian and who was employ
ed at the police station in Port Ar
thur, which place he left in the even
ing of August 90. He adds that up TO
his departure 40 further attacks had
been made by the japanese on Pa
lnugshan. He confirms previous re-
ports that h Russians had reoccu-
pied Itzshan. where there has been
out lille fighting recently.
At 4:30 August IS the Japanese at
lacked Fort Number 6. on the north
east portion of the right flank. This
fort is a new and strong me-. After
three hours fierce firing. during which
they a cross-fire from Fort
Number 2, the japanese succeeded in
entering the fort. When the Russians
were safely away from Fort Number
6 the japanese flag waved over 1t,
several forts concentrated their fire
on it. and the japanese were compeIl-
ed to retire.
Heavy firing was heard by the Chi
nese on The night Of August %.
Mukden, September 1.-9:27 %. m.
NJ -
and Lao Yang is interrupted. The
roads are impossible.
Japs Pursuing Retreating Russians.
Washington, September 1.-The
japanese minister received the follow
ing dispatch from Toxic:
According to Geographic adyices
received at headquarters This after
noon our army corps on h left, by
fierce and repeated assaults, took pos
session OF the heights which the enc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-06

Mukden, September 1.-9:27 d. m
The train service between Mukdel
and Lao Yang is interrupted. Tn,
roads are impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
TRAIN THROUGH BRIDGE.
ABOUT 15O ARE INJURED.
No Deaths Reported IN Queer Acci-
dent on Missouri Pacific.

Holden, Mo. Dec. "A Missouri Pacific pas
here at o'clock this afternoon, wrecked at
the waterworks bridge. two miles east Of here,
resulting in the injury of about one hundred and
fifty passengers, eighty of whom were seriously
hurt. The accident was caused by broken rail.
which projected from the track. catching the
track down a twenty foot embanlment and
causing two other coaches. Pullman and a
dining car TO follow it..
The broken rail was the bridge. and the
rear Pullman rolled off the bridge into the creek
below and the passengers inside were all seri-
ously injured. Two aged women. imprisoned in
this car, were taken out at the top after holes
had been made with axes.
The engine, two baggage cars and the mail car
passed the bridge in safety. and remained on
the track, but all the rest Of the train was
thrown off.
The most seriously injured are:
CLAYTON. H. St Louis (coored); will die.
CROssLEY Wallace Representatve-eect from Johnston
County. Mo; badly hurt
GIILETT Mrs New-York 30 years; badly hurt.
GILLETr Miss Minnie. New-York; body bruised
HICKMAN I. H State Building agd Loan Commis-
sloner OF WarrensbUrg Mo; back hurt.
MDONAI.D G. E.. Warrensburg; badly hurt
PIERCE Mrs. NJ c. hurt about head
PIERCE Mrs W H Pueblo Col; hip seriously injured,
WOLF Mrs Max. Kansas City; neck badly cut
There were thirty members of the Warrensburg
Lodge Knights of Pythias, the wrecked train.
and few of them escaped injury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
WESTBURY IN FIRE PERIL
VILL4GE HALF BURNED.
No Woter for Firemen-H. p
Whitney Helps Fight Flames.

Westbury, Long Island. Dec. 3 tSpecian.-Fire
tonight destroyed the principal block in the
town. and came near wiping the town out of
existence. Before the fire burned itself out more
than three-fifths OF the town was destroyed. An
almost complete absence of water and a brisk
northeast wind made the local fire department
and those summoned from nearby towns of no
use.
Shortly after the fire was discovered and be-
fore it had spread far Harry Payne Whitney
with party of friends, arrived on the scene in
his large automobile. The run had been made
from his home in the Wheatley Hills in record
time. All the young men jumped in and worked
with will until the arrival of the firemen
The fire was watched by many prominent
New Workers spending the week end in nearby
country houses. After the fire was under con-
troll a subscription started by the villagers
for funds to build more cisterns for similar
emergencies In a few minutes $500 was raised.
Harry Payne Whitney contributing 500 A
woman in an automobile, who said she was Mrs
Grace. of Great Neck. gave $50. and among the
other contributors were H. b Duryea and John
A. Albertson
The fire started about $50 in the blacksmith
shop Of Conrad Christ. opposite the Long Island
Railroad station. The shop was about in tho
middle Of the block. and the flames spread from
there east and west. famed by the northeast
wind. and even ate backward into the wind,
destroying sawmill filled with new machinery,
To the east Of the blacksmith shop was a dry
goods store. seed store, occupied by James
Banster: May Brothers's livery stable and the
private houses owned by Edward Small and
James Simonds, the latter being occupied by
several families. At the other end of the block
were William McCormicks hotel, new struct-
ure with big windmill in the rear. and large
sawmill back of these. All these structures
burned to the ground.
The loss probably amounts to from $500 to
$4,000 the insurance the various buildings
being S21.5O0. Help summoned from Hemp
stead, Mineola, Roslyn. East Williston Union
dale, Garden City and Hicksville. There
no water for the old hand pumps, a bucket
brigade was formed which kept damp the Gin
6ers at the edge of the fire. The fire died out
when there was nothing else TO burn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

Indianapolis Dec. 3.-By the withdrawal OF
Representative Lands and Harry S. New from
the contest for the seat in the United States Sen
ate now occupied by Vice-Presdent- elect Fair
banks. the election Of Representative James y.
Hemenway, Of the Ist District. is practically as
sUred The election will take place early in jan
uary. Friends Of Mr. Hemenway believe that his
election as we'll the reelection of Senator Bev-
eridge VIII be by acclamation. The only other
active candidate for Senator Fa.rhanks's seat IS
Representative Crumpackcr, who has not with
drawn. The Xluth District members met at
South Bend this afternoon and indorsed MI
Hemenway. In their announcements of With
draWal Mr.. Lands and Mr.. New conceded MT
Hemenways election. Mr.. HemenwaS lett mere
for Boonville this afternoon, and will start Tor
Washington Tomorrow night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
REAR ADMIRAL MERRY WEDS.
Marriage Takes Place Secretly at somerville,
Mass,-His Divorce Recent.
a. rELEGnAPH 20 THE rRIBrNE.

Somervire Mass. Dec. SIT has just leaked out
that Rear Admiral John F. Merry. L. s. y. re-
tired, who recently divorced has secretly
married Mrs, Eta Cora Reynolds Of this city.
The coupie their way - Europe, hav-
ing ssiIeI on Thursday from New-York for Naples.
The wedding took place the home OF the brides
mother Mrs T. 4 Shaw. the Rev. II D. Maxwell
performing the ceremony. The couple will prob
ably hold a reception the Hotel Touraire on
their return. Admiral Merry is about seventy
years old and his bride about fifteen years younger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
WILCOX POSTMASTER.
PRESIDENT PICKS HIN.
,r.m;notiogs Hill Be Made Tuesday
Nr Phtt Talks on SenatorShp.
rrRoM THE TRIBUNE BURBAU.I

r-..,etou Dec S.-The President announced
,bat he had decided TO appoint William
= rgrr,cox postmaster at New-York, and that
-. r.-,ination would go to the Senate next
Tuesday.
-Tbe only explanation of the appointment Of
x. r1r,uoox as postmaster OF New-York is that
49,. president preferred Mr.. Wilcox" said Sen
- p,stt 10 a Tribune correspondent to-day.
.T+ -vas understood, Senator, that you pre-
x.-ss nv Gilman and had expressed your pref
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
MRS. c. |. FAIRS JEWELS AT AUCTION.

All the personal property Of the late Mrs Charles
l. Fair has been ordered sold by her heirs the sale
70 take place on next Friday and Saturday after
Moons. Her jewelry which viii he sold Is valued
at than 100000. 1t was designed ny the lead
inr ie,raIlers ~ this city and Farle The property
which is to come under the hammer consists or
diamonds pearls and other rare ana precious
stones gold and silver ornaments. sterling silver
1.a. etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
HEMENWAY FOR SENATOR.
Other Candidates for Mr.. Fair
bankS'S Seat Uithdrq1c.

Washington, Dec. 3-Representatve James A.
Hemenway of Indiana, chairman Of the House
Committee on Appropria tions, telegraphed 10
Speaker Cannon to-day that all the other candi-
dates for Mr.. Fairbanks seat in the Senate had
withdra WI. leaving Mr.. Hemenway clear field
IN the Repuhlican cancus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
oDELL GOES TO NFUBURG
"epS~ Z and Black to Meet Tuesday,
h0tE about Senqtorsh;D Here

,,.e, eEor odell, after busy dsv conrerr,-,,, ,.
ferssv Upstate leaders went to Newbure YES
the cJ+,' noon and viii probably not return 70
,o-r,or., uiu. Wednesday. as he expects 10 spend
ss,5 ,sa. and Tuesday in Albany. The C5overnor
50 tar 's ytnlng was just about as 1T had been
ss1ed about the statement os sensFor - rs,. when .
psaged himself to remain neutral Mr.
continued fourth page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

For centuries physicians have prescribed Bor
deaux wines for the sick and for those who wish TO
Mouauin's % Ann S.. and ASS Sixth Ave. Ask for
eataiOgue-Adgt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

Leave New York 5:32 p NJ. arrive Cleveland I ID
next morning by New York Central flhe SER Rice'
No excess fare.-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
FLORIDA AND RESORTS SOUTH.

Southern Ry, the popular route Two " tsal41 d!S
daily lelo a. m St25 p. m NeH- York oIlcss' 81
and l.ls5 Broadway.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

Panama. Dec 3.-Approval was received from
Washington this afternoon by Secretary Taft OF
the agreement reached by him and offlcials of
the Panama government looking to the settle
nent of points in dispute regarding the govern
ment of the canal zone. The text of the agree
ment will be made public on Monday.
Secretary Taft will sail for the United States
next Wednesday, but will stop at Kingston,
Jamaica. TO look into the question of getting
Ia aborere there for work OH the canal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
TAFT'S REPORT RECEITED.
President Approues Negotiations
nth Panama Government.

Washington. Dec. 3--The report OF Secretary
Taft special envoy Of the United States to
Panama of his negotiations with that govern
ment has been received here. 1t may be said
with authority, that after careful consideration.
the President has given his entire approval to
the report and has advised Secretary Taft by
cable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
AGENT TAkEs CHARGE.

In accordance with the decision. John T An-
bolt. who Minister 70 Colombia during
President Harrison's administration was ap-
pointed financial agent of the United states
and went Immediately TO Puerto Plata TO re-
oeve the payments. AS had been feared, the
first payment defaulted ana In September
ne took possession of the port. That he will be
compelled 10 take possession of the other ports
in the immediate future is certain.
The financial condition of the Dominican Re
public was officially reported last month, and
was as follows; The national debt aggregates
So $50 oOO of which S4.7SO0oo is not Iiquidated-
Payments on this debt during the ensuing year
should amount TO $1I00GO0. In addition 10
which there is now 100000 arrearages The
estimated customs revenues are S. $4,000 ard
the estimated expenses $1,3o0OGO leaving but
s5J0eOo 10 he applied on the Indebtedness.
There is no prospect of an increase of revenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

10" RATES TO FLORIDA.
"a ofsr nI a.lae with two large ships added to its
UNSURPASSED service 10 the South-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
Deweys WINES FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS.

Special Assorted Cases S.eo $50 sSA
II, T. Dewey & Sons Co.. LIS Fulton 81. ~ g.
lASvL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
BIG CHADWICK MORTGAGE
Amother Report That Wonaon's Son
Has 1900, 900 Bond.

All Of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwicks effects are
in the possession of the Savings Deposit Bank
and Trust Company of Elyria, Ohio. under a
chattel mortgage given in April and filed in
Cleveland November %. The mortgage is
admitted in a statement signed by the entire
directorate Of the hank.
This. The Tribune learns. is the substance of q
telegram which has been received by the adjust
ing firm of Frank, Lequin & Arnold from Louis
j. Grossman, its Cleveland correspondent 1t
caused a sensation in this city last night Mr..
Grossnlan is the Cleveland lawyer who, on be-
half OF jacques Krakauer and others. fled
petition in Involuntary bankrl ptcy against Mrs.
Chadwick in the Cleveland Federal Court on
Friday afternoon. a receiver being appointed
later in the day.
Mr.. Cheeseman's telegram is in part followsI
The principal reason that prompted the fling of
the petition the Information received by me
that certain creditors who hold large quantity Of
Mrs. Chadwick's diamonds collateral were
threatening 10 sell the same at a sacrifice sale
Besides this, the Savings Deposit. Bank ana Trust
company, of Elyria is in possession of all of Mrs
ChadWick'S effects, worth large amount Of money.
under chattel mortgage given in April last and
filed here November %. This mortgage. is ad-
mitted over statement signed by all of the direc
tors OF the bank. was given TO secure old In
debtedness. and Simply as additional security there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

on fourth page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04
REAL STRENUOUS LIFE
THE FATAL DISEASE.

\ we'll posted citizen Of san Domingo, SUM-
ming up the woes of the republic says We
have no census. TO surveys. no roads. 10 soot
ports: no instruction. - rAr cent % cur PoFuia-
ton being ilterates: no farmers. no sailors. 10
professional men: no trained soldiers. but hua-
dreds Of 'colonels': no surplus and indebted
ness Of S30OoOO0O. and all our revenues ars
spent In war killing people
We need civil government 70 replace ths
military dictatorship: FIVE provinces instead ot
twelve: a single united aTUy ith a hundred OF
more colonels' reduced 10 the ranks; t-us
electoral vote TO insure minority representation
in ali corporate assemblies; CONSUMPTION law;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-04

Continued on fourth page.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-05-06

took place Wednesday afternoon.
The funeral was largely attended
at the house aud many followed
the remains to the grave. The
Masonic order of which the de-
ceased was a member officiated at
the interment. Mr.. Locke was Sc
years old and lived all but four
years in Benton county. A wife and
six children and a host of friends
remain to mourn his loss.
A meeting of the members of the
Lewis and Clark Club will be held
at the residence of Mrs. w. P.
Lafferty on Monday afternoon at
4 o'clock. It is important that q
full attendance should be had as
several important subjects, looking
to the beautifying of our city will
be discussed. Among others the
question of a public fountain. The
business of the meeting will also
include the election of officers for
the next term. This promises to
be one of the most important meet
ings that the club has held and
every person interested in civic i'm
provement should attend. Mon
day, May 8, 4p. m.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-05-06
Notice OF Election.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
election for the city of Corvallis will be
held Monday, the 18th day OF May, 1904,
for the election of chief of police, police
judge, treasurer, one councilman from the
first ward, two councilmen from the
second ward, and two councilmen from
the third ward. Said election will be-
gin at 9 O'Clock, a. M, and will continue
until O'Clock p. M. without closing the
polls.
The following has been designated as
the polling place: Council Chamber, City
Hall, situated on the southeast corner of
Fourth and Madison streets, and the fol-
lowing persons have been appointed to
conduct said election: Judges. Caleb
Davis, Joseph Yates, r, III. Colbert /;
clerks, Robt johnson and w. Dilly.
Given under my hand and seal this
28th day of April, 1904.
E. p. GRKFFoZ,
...-.-.. Police Judge.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-05-06
Temperance Peoples Rally.

The Temperance people of the
city and vicinity met at the
Court House Tuesday night aud
opened the popular campaign for
local option. There were about
900 present. President B. E.
limerick of Philomath College,
acted as chairman. The Philo-
nath Male Quartet rendered sew
eral well-received campaign seiec-
tons. Rev. DIR. Tufts, president
of the Oregon Anti-Saloon League
was the principal speaker. His
address was fair and unbiased
presentation of the local option
proposition, upon which the peo-
pleswill vote at the coming cleo
ton. This local option is not of
itself prohibition for it will not
necessarily close single saloon.
It is simply a means of determin-
ing by popular vote whether or
not liquor shall be sold in GER
tain localities. As it now stands
they cannot do this in this state.
It's called local option because
each locality will settle the mat
ter of its own free will and choice.
Neither is it partisan bill, for
prominent men irrespective of
party heartily endorse the meas
ure. If it becomes a law it will
not close single saloon where
the majority favor them. Thirty
FIVE states of the nation already
have this law and find it ex-
ceed1ngly useful in cases of
emergency. There is no con-
cealing the fact, however, that
the primary object of this move
ment is to drive out the saloon.
But in view of recent occurrences
in our city there is little doubt in
the minds of most citizens that
the city would be greatly bene-
fitted if every saloon were closed.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-05-06
Children's Fairyland.

Wonderful scenes of pleasure bright,
Visions of fairy joys,
Wonderful dreams of rare delight
Come to small girls and boys.
Wonderful animals nod and blink
All of the dreamland through
And care for the children. What do YOU
Think
Do little folks dreams come true
The dream will surely come true for
the announcement is made in flaring
headlines that the New Norris and Rowe's
Greater Shows, Big Circus Carnival and
Congress of Wild Animals, will give two
performances here on Friday May 10th
at 2 and 8 P. NJ. So prepare them to re-
joice, for the long cherished ambition of
Norris and Rowe is now realized, the am
bition to have real big circus, replete
with all the novelties that the greatest
show that ever existed had and some
more. This season the show is made up
of 20 special railway cars its mammoth
new tents take up every available inch
of space and it takes an elevated stage
and two rings to properly give the COM
plete exhibition of the various mid-air
ana ground performances OF the many
kinds. -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-05-06
Will Beautify Fair Grounds.

Geo. Coote, connected with the Agri-
cultural College at Corvallis, returned to
that place today after having spent a
number of days in Portland arranging
the floral display which the Colleae will
have at the 1905 fair. Mr.. Coote. makes
frequent trips to the city in the inter est
of the work.
He is in charge of the floral depart
ment of the grounds, which have been
set apart by the fair for the Agricultural
College. The grounds consist of four
acres laid off in plats.
During the coming fall $4,000 peren-
NAL and biennial plants will be set out.
Two plats will be devoted to raising hops,
while four large beds of roses will be
connected closely to the bungalow to be
erected in the center of the Colleges
grounds. A greenhouse will be built on
the south end of the grounds.
1t is announced that by next summe,
100 plats of different vegetation will be
growing. There will also be all kinds ol
long and lawn grasses. On the four
acres there will be $50 varieties of an.
nuals and perrennials and~l50 varieties
of vegetables.
Thirty men are now at work preparing
the grounds, which, when finally COM
pleted, will be one of the most artistic
exhibits at the fair.-Portland Journal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-05-06
County Court Session.

The county court met in regu-
lar session Wednesday afternoon.
Most of the afternoon was occu-
pied in considering bills.
Action was taken to remuner-
ate Mrs. Huggins for keeping the
county poor.
Action was also taken in re-
gard to the dispute concerning
school Dist. No. 9. 1t was decided
by the action of the court and a
former superintendent that the
compaining parties on the west
rightfully belong within the
aforesaid district.
A motion is also under contem-
plation, but not fully decided at
the time of this writing, to erect
a suitable monument over the
grave of James Dunn. It was
argued that such bravery as was
shown by Mr.. Dunn should re-
ceive substantial public recogni-
ton and in such a way that the
city, county, and the orders to
which he belonged might, con-
tribute a share of the expense.
The monument will probably
cost $Ioo.