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The San Francisco call., 1904-10-30

eral one that they won't let the grass
grow under their feet"
mo. God blast the whole wish l
could swear in Sanscrit. The mother
tongue doesn't begin to do justice to
it. Now I know what Bucks meant
when he told me to take my railroad,
if 1 could get it. He had the whole
thing coopered up in a barrel at that
minute"
''I take it you have no alternative
tc this" said the editor, tapping the
pile of affidavits.
mot a cursed shred of an idea. And,
Hildreth-" he broke off short because
once again the subject suddenly grew
too large for coherent speech.
Hidreth disentangled himself from
the legs of his chair and stood up to
put his hands on Kent's shoulders.
You are up against it hard, David"
he said: and he repeated: I'D give all
my old shoes to be able to help you
OUT
II know it," said Kent and then he
turned abruptly and went away.
Between 8 and 10 o'clock the same
evening Kent was walking the floor OF
his room, trying vainly to persuade
himself that virtue was its own re-
ward, and wondering If small dose or
choral hydrate would be defenslole
under the cruel necessity for scleep-
He had about decided in favor or the
drug when a tap at the door announced
the coming of a bellboy with note 1t
was a message from Portia.
eff YOU have thrown away your
chance definitely. and are willing to
take still more desperate one, come
to see me-" she wrote: and he went
mechanically, as drowning man
catches at straw, knowing 1t will not
save him.
yrI 1.o,,.o ,o Alameda SQUARE was
dark when he went up the walk: and
while he was feeling for the bell-push
his summoner called to him out of the
electric stercilings of leaf shadows un-
der the broad veranda-
'It is too fine a night to stay in
DOORS" she said. "Come and sit in the
hammock while 1 scold you as you de-
serve" And when he had taken the
hammock: Now give an account of
yourself Where have you been for
the past age or two?"
..Wallowing around in the lower
depths of the place that Dante Wis
ited," he admitted.
Don't you think you deserve man
handling?"
s'I suppose so: and IL YOU have it in
mind, / shall probably get 1t. But I
may say I'm not especially anxious for
a tongue-lashing tonight"
Poor boyi" she murmured, in mock
sympathy. Does it hurt to be truly
good?"
..Try it some tirpe when you have a
little leisure. and see for yourself" he
retorted.
She laughed.
"No; I'll leave that for the Miss
Brentwoods. BY the way, did you go
to tell the household good-by? Pencil
ope was wondering audibly what had
become of you"
II didn't know they were gone.
have been nowhere since the night you
drove me out with contumely and op-
probriuln."
She laughed again.
"You must have dived deep. They
went a week ago Tuesday, and you
lost your ghostly adviser and your po-
litcal stage manager at one fell swoop.
But it isn't wonderful that you haven't
missed Mr.. Ormsby. Having elected
Miss Brentwood your conscience keep
er-in-chief, you have no further use for
the p. S. NJ
And you have no further use for me
apparently" he complained. did you
send for me so that you might abuse
me in the second edition?"
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have the sinews of war But you must
regard il as an advance and name
your fee to the Boston folk so you can
pay it back
He protested again, rather weakly.
1T looks like extOrtiOn; like another
graft" he said; and now she lost pa
tience with him.
"Of all the Puritan fanatics!H she
cried IF il were a simple commercial
transaction by which you would save
your clients a round seventy million
dollars, which would otherwise be lost,
would you scruple to take proportion
ute fee?"
No; certainly not
well. then: you go and tell Mr. Lor-
ing TO wire his Advisory Board. ana
to do 1t tonight"
But I'll have to name figure" said
Kent.
"Of course" she replied.
Kent thought about it for a long
minute. Then he said: Il wonder II
ten thousand dollars. and expenses.
would paralyze them ?"
Miss Van Brooks comment was a 1T
tie shrek Of derision.
L knew you'd make difficulties when
it. came TO the paying part OF 1t, and
since I didn't know, myself, I wired
Mr.. Ormsby again. Here is what he
says" and she untwisted a second tele-
gram and read it to him. - Fee should
not be less than per cent OF bonded
indebtedness; fOur-dfths in stock at
par; one-fifth cash; no cure, no pay
Three million five hundred thousand
dollars" gasDed Kent
It's only nOminally that much.'' she
laughed. The stock part of 1t is mere
ly your guaranty Of good faith; 1t Is
worth next TO nothing now. and 1t will.
be many a long day before it goes TO
par, even If you are successful IN saw
ing its life. So your magnificent fee
shrinks TO seven hundred thousand dol
lars. less your expenses"
"But heavens and earth! that's aw-
full" said Kent.
Not when you consider it as a sur
geon's risk You happen to be the
one man who has the idea, and if it
isn't carried out. the patient is going
to die Tomorrow night, permanently.
You are the specialist in this case. and
specialists come high. Now you may
So and attend to the preliminary de-
tails, if you like"
He found his hat and stood up. She
stood with him: but when he took her
hand she made him sit down again.
You have at least three degrees OF
feverl" she exclaimed; 'or is 1t only
the three million five -hundred-thou-
sand-dollar shock? What have you
been doing to yourself?'
Nothing, l assure you haven't
been sleeping very we'll for a few
nights. But that is only natural"
"And I said you must have a cool
head! VIII you do exactly as 1 tell
you tor
IF you don't make ii too hard"
Take the car down town-dOn't walk
and after you have made Mr.. LOring
send his message to Boston. you go
straight to Doctor Biddle. Tell him
what is the matter with you. and that
you need to sleep the clock around"
But the time,'' he protested II shall
need every hour between now and to-
morrow night"
zone clear-headed hour is worth
dozen muddled ones You do as 1 say"
II hate drugs" he said. rising again.
$50 do J.: but there is a time for
everything under the sun 1t Is cry
Ing necessity that you go into this
fight perfectly fit and with all your
wits about you. If you don't, some
bcdy-several some ebodies-wil land in
the penitentiary. VIII you mind me?"
Yes" he promised; and this time
he got away.
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"HIS is the last installment
OF The Grafters." the
novel OF love and poll
4 tics by Francis Lynde,
which has proven so popular
while running rs a serial in the
Sunday Cali. - On November 80
win DC published complete in
one instalImcpt, Stephen Con-
RAIDS epic OF the mother-in-
law, ssThe Second Mrs. Jim" as
exenplihcd by Mrs. Jim herself,
a vgonian in all respects remark
able, as bcfits one who could
ride twenty-five miles, go TO a
circus and get married, all in
one day" The Second Mrs. Jim
Is a shrewd, kindly lovable sort
o. 4 n3otheF-in-lay.
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copyright by Bobbs-sIcrrin Co.

~ Ut not as q matter OF COM
II pulsion.' said Kent coolly
N ! enough. What is your bid ?"
~ Bucks made it promptly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
PROF. II. b. HOLMES DEAD.
He Held the Chair of English at Elon
College-Life Rich With
Promise.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Franklinton, n. c., Aug. 13.-Prof
Fl. r. Holmes of the Chair of English
AT Elon College, is dead, passing away
at the home of his father. Mr.. r. r.
Holmes. near this place on Wednes-
dav night. His death followed a vio-
lent attack of typhoid. Unconscious
ness soon supervened and the last
great change came quickly thereafter.
Professor Holmes had been in
charge of the Department of English
at Elon for five years. He was a
graduate of the State University.
where as a pupil he had achieved
distinction. and he had recently been
awarded a scholarship at Harvard
In order that he might enjoy the adj
yantages of study there the trustees
of Elon had granted him a year
absence. His life was full OF rich
promise. His talents were varied
He filled with eminent ability every
position to which he was appointed
And his death will be felt as dis
tinct loss, no. only to EIon College
but to the whole State.
Professor Holmes leaves father
two brothers and two sisters. who
with many friends are weeping tear:
that only God can wipe away.
The funeral service was conducted
at the home place by Rev. j. l.. Foster
of Raleigh, who was Professor
Holmes pastor and by DR.. Staley, o.
Suffolk, Va, president of Elon Col.
lege. A very large attendance gath
cred at the home to witness the SER
vices and pay the last tribute of re-
spect. and the deepest sympathy is
felt for the bereaVed family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
.S|[ENCED A CUR
"Liar,' He Said, meet
Me Outside Champ
Clark Replied.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Albany, Ind, Aug. 13.-"If
the man who just called me liar
will meet me outside of the park when
| finish my speech, I'll cut his throat
from ear to ear" declared Congress
man Champ Clark. of Missouri. during
a joint political debate with Congress
man Charles B. Lands. of Indiana,
before the Chautauqua Assembly here
to-day.
The debate was the principal attrac-
ton of the Chautauqua. During the
speech of Mr.. Lands some one in
the audience shouted
where's Bill Taylor?" Mr.. Lands
replied: 'He is in Indiana and will
stay there until he gets Justice
When Mr.. Clark took the platform
he referred to Ex-Governor Taylor as
an assassin, charging that the Re
publicans were protecting a man who
should be hanged. Continuing he
said:
1.-THE Republicans want to rule this
country by assassination"
Some one in the audience cried out:
q That's not true; YOU are liar.
y Immediately Congressman Clark
shouted his challenge, which was
greeted with Kisses.
When quiet had been restored Mr.
Clark concluded his speech.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
9. a.
u an s on,
Richmond, Va.
FAIR VIEW DAIRY,
RALEIGH, N. c.,
FOR SALE.

My entire herd of Jerseys. Guern-
seys Oyrshires, Holsteins and grades
from each. Also about 40 fine heifers
Sharples Stear Turbine Separator;
Boilers Churns, Butter Worker, Cans,
bottles, large refrigerator, Babcock
tester: milk wagons, etc. These are
all fine cows of large milk and butter
capacity. out of SO head shown at
last Fair 35 took first premium. Have
always taken first premium over all
councillors in milk and butter test at
state Fair. All the above will be sold
at private sale and at farmers prices.
Now is your chance for valuable
cow or heifer at low price. Two ex-
fra fine Jersey bulls included in above.
e. G. COWPER.
Proprietor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
GAS TANKS YELLED IN FIRE.
PROMPT Action of Iiremen Prevents
Terrible Explosion. "A avid
Stampede.
(By the Associated Press


New York, Aug. 13.-Fesh paint on
one of the big gas tans of the Con-
solidated Gas Company'S works In
First Avenue, between 10th ana
111th street, caught fire tonight and
in an instant the big steel cylinders
were enveloped in a sheet of tame,
and a terrible explosion of the gas
was prevented only by the prompt ac-
ton of the fire department.
The blaze was the signal Tor a
wild stampede of the residents for
blocks around to get out of the neigh
borhood. In their panic people lett
their homes, shops and belongings,
some even. forgetting their children$in
the excitement which led many Ito
run as far south as l04th street, to
Willis Avenue bridge on the north,
and over into Central Park to escape
the expected explosion.
The horror stricken Italians who
compose the bulk of residents of the
neighborhood, fled. casting aside every
thing that would hamper their flight
and trampling down the weaker ones.
Second Avenue, First Avenue and all
of the cross streets from lO4th
street to 100 tn street became filled
with a panic-stricken mob as the news
OF the fire spread and every effort
was made by each to outrun his
neighbor. The recreation pier at the
foot of 112th street, soon became
damned with people, and but for the
strenuous work of the police many
would have jumped into the water.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
Mr.. Watts Says NewIand
Will Certainly Win.
The Democrats Are United and, While
They May Lose a Few Votes on
Liquor Legislation, They Will
Not be Many When the
Issues of the Cam
paign Are Pre-
scented.

Mr.. A. d. Watts, of Iredell, who Will
the campaign, arrived in the city Sun
day from a weeks stay at Beaufort
He attended the convention at Wilkes
boro which nominated Newland for
Congress. Asked yesterday as to the
situation in that district, Mr.. Watts
said:
'Newland will be elected by at least
1900 plurality over Blackburn. While
at Wilkesboro l interviewed a large
number of prominent Democrats from
every county and l found that only
four counties will give pluralities for
Blackburn, namely, Surry, AShe, Wa
tauga and Wilkes, and the highest ma
jorities named for each of these coun-
ties were: Surry 500; AShe 400; Wa
tauga, 500; Wilkes, 1000, making o.
400. The lowest Democratic plurali-
ties claimed i'm the other counties
were: Allegheny, 100; Caldwell 100;
Alexander, 200; Iredell 1000; Rowan.
1900 Cabarrus, 500; Stanly 500, MAX
ing $500. leaving $500 plurality for
Newland.'
Mr.. Watts said There is a con-
siderable revolt against Blackburn,
especially in Alexander county. While
there are a few Democrats who will
not vote the ticket on account of liquor
legislation, this number is growing
less and will continue to diminish as
the campaign progresses and Roose-
velts negro proclivities and the Re
publican platforms hostility to the
South are explained to our people.
Yes, put the Eighth down for at least
1900, and for nine out of fourteen
members of the House."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
The Czarevitch Penned In.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the ASSOCldleu ITeSS.J
Chefoo, Aug. 13.-S D. ma priv
ate telegram received here tonight
says that the Russian battleship
Czarevitch has moved farther into
the Singchou harbor, following a de-
mand made by the Japanese that the
Russians come out and fight. 1t is
surmised that the CzarevItch will be
diSmantled.
A dispatch to the Associated Press
from Tsingehou. flled today at noon,
confirms the previous reports of the
serious damage inflicted upon the
Czarevitch and says that for this
reason the battleship is unable to
leave port. The Russian torpedo
boat destroyers Rozptchadni and
BeZechumi both slightly damaged,
were taking coal today. The destroy
er Bezstrashni has not been injured.
When the coaling operations were
Bismarck and HanSa cleared for ac-
ton. 1t is believed that they will not
allow the departure of the Russian
ships.
1t is now reported that Admiral
Meseevitch has died Of his wounds in
a hospital. Two officers and eight
sailors, all suriously injured, are at
present IN hospitals.
The rumors current here of fight
ing at TSingchou are not believed as
the latest messages from there make
no mention thereof.
Admiral Togo is said to be with the
main portion of the Japanese fleet
which has gone toward Shanghai.
This portion of the fleet includes all
the battleships.
A cipher telegram received here
from Osaka, Japan, confirms previous
reports that the Japanese main
SQUADRON is bound for q southern
destination, "on an active campaign
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
Grand Camp Elects Officers.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Kinston, n c.. Aug. 13.-The Grand
Camp which has been in session mere
this week elected the following OH
GERS:
w. H. Weatherly. of Elizabeth CITY,
Grand Patriach.
j. w. Jaennaret. of AsheVllle' Gfand
High Priest.
c. E. Prick. of Charlotte. Grand
Senior Warden.
F. c. Dunn. of Kinston. Grand Jun
iOr Warden.
]. T. King, Of Wilmington. Grand
Scribe
Wesley Williams. of Elizabeth City,
Grand Treasurer.
George Green. of New Bern. Grand
Representative.
r. w. Murray, Of Greensboro. Grand
Marshal.
W. r. Johnson. OF Windsor. Grand
Inside Sentinel.
Frank Matthews. OF New Bern
Grand Outside Sentinel.
The encampmentw i'll be heid at VIII
mington next year.
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Very truly yours,
ALTON b. PARKER.
EIkins, w. Va, Aug. II.

LIhlilS, !" v d., aug. Il l..
Dear Sir: The pressure of mat
ters of an imperative nature has pre-
vented me from earlier acknowledging
your letter of the 9th of July, con-
veying the congratulations of the Ma
tional Negro Democratic League upon
my nomination for the Vice-Presiden-
cy. Accompanying your letter was a
copy of the Life of Thomas Jefferson,
which you advise me was sent by the
league as a further mark of aspect.
81 beg to express to you and through
you to the members of your organiza-
ton, my appreciation of their atten-
ton and my thanks for the promise
of support. | accept with pleasure the
Life of Jefferson which you present
in their behalf, and am glad to know
that your league believes in the prin-
cipleS of government as enunciated by
him. These are the principles upon
which our party stands, for which we
are striving and by which we expect
to be guided if successful.
yours very truly,
II. CT. DAVIS"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
In Honor of Miss Moring.
(SneciaI TO News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Rocky Mount, N. c., Aug. 13.-One
of the most delightful receptions ever
rendered Rocky Mount society was
given last night at the beautiful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. p. b. Kyser on Sunset
Avenue in honor of her daughter
guest, Miss Minnie Moring, of Raleigh
The house was beautifully decorated
for the occasion with cut flowers, and
potted plants, while on the porches
Japanese lanterns shed mellow light
Many pastimes were INDUCED in
the feature of which was a guessing
contest "a Love story in Books" in
which Miss Clara Daniels, of Wilson
won the first prize, while Mr.. r. w
Rawls captured the BOBBY.
All voted it the most delightful oc-
casion.
Those present were: Miss Moring,
with Mr.. Lawrence Horne; Miss Amy
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
Mrs. Mf.>h"ick Coming?
(By the Associated Press.

Vby IHe ASSOCIated- PTeSS.
London, Aug. 13.-Mrs. Florence
Maybrick left Rouen yesterday alone
and did not announce her destina-
ton. She possibly joined her attor-
ney, Mr.. Hayden, and sailed on the
Red Star Line steamer Vaderland from
Antwerp today. A dispatch to a news
agency from Brussels says it is as
serted at Antwerp that Mrs. May
brick sailed to-day for America. under
an assumed name on the Vaderland
The officials of the company are ex-
tremely reticent regarding the matter
and this is to add color to the report
that Mrs. Maybrick is on her way to
New York travelling incOgnitO
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docks were exposed to fire the sew
Gritty of which was increasing con-
stantly. 1t is doubted if the ships VIII
be able to go to sea without UNDER
going repairs and it is reported that
the Russians themselves will destroy
them before Port Arthur falls.
The Shattered AskOld.
Shanghai, Aug. 13.-The Russian
protected cruiser Askold flying an ad-
mirals flag. with her two stacks de-
stroved. large hole in her hull near
the water, and one below the water
line, her upper works much battered
and her after barbette destroyd, ar
rived at Shanghai at o'clock this
afternoon, went into drydock and COM
menced to make repairs. Hlfteen ct
during the battle off Port Arthur
August 10. The torpedo boat de-
stroyer Grozovoi is also at Shanghai.
The Taoti has notified both vessels
that they must leave Port at the eX-
piration of the twenty-four hours
limit. The commander of the Askold
claims that his vessel is unseaworthy
and it is said to be his intention to
remain in port until the repairs are
completed.
1t is reported that three Russian
cruisers are off the Saddle Islands,
awaiting British GOLFERS from Using
chou. A Japanese squadron, consist
ing of one iron clad, two large
cruisers and four torpedo boat de-
stroyers is watching outside to inter-
cept the GOLFERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
NON CoMBATANTs MAY LEAVE.
The MikadO Will Extend to Those from
Port Arthur the Shelter of Port
Dainy.
(By the Associated Press. }

Toxic, Aug. 13.-The Emperor,
through Field Marshal Yamagata,
chief of the general staff, has directed
Field Marshal Oyama, commanded of
the Japanese armies in the field, to
permit the women, priests, merchants
and diplomats and the officers of neu-
trail powers to leave Port Arthur and
to extend to them shelter at Port Dali
ny. Oyama is given authority to re-
move other non-combatantS not enum-
Grated, providing it does not affect the
military operations. Yamagata's for
NAL order declares that the Emper-
or, prompted by humanity desired to
spare the non-combatants at Port Ar
thur from devastation by fire and
sword.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16

When you take Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters for any arrangement OF the
stomach, Liver or Kidneys you take
the very best remedy that science has
been able to produce. For over 80
years it has been the leader in curing
sickly men and women of Heartburn,
Bloating, Poor Appetite, Coated Ton
que. Insomnia, Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Costiveness and Malaria, Fever and
Aguc. We hope you'll try bottle at
once
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do until after he has received the
committee, but has expressed him.
self as anxious to do anything in his
power to end the strike. The pack
ers declined to say this afternoon
whether or not they would accept the
mediation of the mayor. They inti-
mated very plainly, however, that the
answer they had given to the COM
mittee of retail dealers when they de-
cIihed to have any further conferences
with the strikers was not lillley to be
modified under present circumstances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
Women Join i'm Mobbing a Negro.
NV the Associated Press.

(BV the ASSOCIdItU ItnS.J
New York. Aug. 13.-Women and
children today joined in the riotous
demonstration against non-union men
who have taken the places of striking
butchers and other employees in the
packing houses. From upper VIM
dows and roofs o buildings in the
affected district they hurled missiles
of all sorts at every luckless meat
truck driver o rbeef carrier that pass
ed along the street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
Closing in on the Inner Forts.
nv the Associated Press.)

Chefoo, Aug. 1910 p. m.-Chinese
dock yard laborers who left Port Ar
thur on the night of August aud
who arrived here today, confirms the
report of heavy fighting there. They
state that the Japanese lines are grad
uaily closing In on the inner forts. A
shell which exploded in the general
hospital killed a number of patients.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16

Oplinger, with Mr.. Clyde Griflin Miss
Covington, with Mr.. Roy Wilhtord
Miss Helene Battle. with Mr.. Jesse
Herbert; Miss Tetis Avere with Mr..
Claude Kimball Miss Matte Barnes,
with Mr.. r. w. Rawls; Miss Pearl ray
Tor. with Mr. Robt. Cooper; Miss Alice
Bassett, of Danville, Va. with Mr.. w.
L. Phifer; Miss Clara Daniels, OF VII
son, with Mr.. Paul Capelle: and MISS
Julia Wacksmith, With MI. Bruce
Sugg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
WANT THE MAYOR TO MEDIATE
Few Developments in Chicago Strike
RiotOus Demonstration in
NeT York.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chicago. Aug. 13.-There were few
DEVELOPMENTS in the packers strike
today, and it is not probable that
there will be any before Monday when
a committee of retail dealers vii! call
upon Mayor Harrison and ask him TO
act as mediator in the strike. me
mayor declines to say what he VIII
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-16
Loss of Russian Prestige.
(By the Associated Press.)

Lao Yang, Aug. 13.-The Chinese
governor of Mukden has issued a
proclamation welcoming the japanese.
This is due to the fact that the sue
cessive retirementS of the Russians
upon their main lines have caused
the Chinese to lose faith in the Rus
sian arms.