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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
Busy at Campaign Headquarters.
(By the Associated Press.l

Toy CTIE NSSOCIdItU TTtSS.1
New York, Aug. 29.-All of the act
i've campaign managers were at Dem
Ccratic headquarters today and saw
quite a number of visitors from out
of-town. Among them were Senator
Clay and Representative Griggs, of
Georgia; Senator Latfmer, of South
Carolina; former Senator Cannon, of
Utah; Representative Granger, OF
Rhode Island, and John G.. Carlisle
Chairman Sheehan, of the executive
committee, returned from Esopus, and
Mr.. Belmont, Delaney and Chairman
Taggart were all present at the morn
ing conference. The Democratic com
mittee is giving more attention to the
organization in New York State than
anything else just at present, but is
assisting in the campaigns in Vermont
and Maine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
LATIMER AT RosEMOUNT.
Parker MoIxes no Comment on Hills
Announcement of Retirement.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. Ex-senator c..
Latimer, of South Carolina, was the
only political visitor at ROsemouns
today. He arrived late this afternoon
and received a hearty welcome from
Judge Parker. The Senator dined with
the Judge at 9:45 p. M, went to Nor
Wich, N. Y, where he is to make a
speech tomorrow with Elliot Dan
forth.
The announcement of David E. Hill
of his contemplated retirement jan
uary first occasioned much interest in
Esopus today but Judge Parker re-
fused to comment upon it.
The Judge deferred his daily horse
back ride until nearly six o'clock,
when, after finishing a long and al
most unbroken days work in his
libray, he went for brief gallop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
VETERANS TO ASHEVILLE.
IL. oB. Branch Camp Will go Tuesday
With Fifty Members

The Confederate veterans of Raleigh
and Wake who are to attend the Re
union at Asheville, leave on Tues
day morning.
l.. OBJ. Branch Camp will go with
probably turn out of fifty men. In
command of these will be Captain
Jacob s. Allen. The famous L. OBJ.
Branch Camp Drum Corps, the only
Confederate Drum Corps in existence,
will go with the command.
The delegation will be accompanied
by two young ladies, who are spon-
scrS. These are Miss Katherine
Stronach, the Sponsor for the Second
Brigade United Confederate Veterans,
and Miss Nella Allen the Sponsor for
l. OBJ. Branch Camp SIS, United
Confederate Veterans. A number of
other ladies are expected to be in the
party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
The Law Says Shoot Him on Sight.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Reidsville, N. c., Aug. 29.-Jack
Diuard, the negro desperate who es-
caned from the county Jail several
weeks ago, was seen on the public
highway between Riedsville AMI
Leaksville today. He has lately been
shooting promiscuously at different
parties and has threatened the lives
of several. He has been outlawed
by the county authorities, and officers
have been instructed to kill him on
sight.
T. w. Meeks. of Reidsville was foun (
dead at Spray early this morning. The
cause of his death has not been learned
here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
WAITING TO FIGURE,
Republicans of Wake i'm Doubt as to
Whether to Put Out a County
Ticket

The Wake County Republican Exc
cutive committee held a brief session
here yesterday afternooY4, in the court
house. AS visitors some fifteen or
twenty Raleigh Republicans were pres
ent.
Nothing was done and an adjourr-
ment was taken because the party
leaders have not yet decided whether
they will put out county ticket this
year or not. The development of the
next week or so will determine this.
Some Republicans favor the run
ming of independent candidates,
while others say there must be a
regular" ticket or none at all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
Educational Picnic at Whitsett.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Whitsett, N. c., Aug. 29.-The edu-
cational picnic Saturday was attended
by a very laroe crowd. All seemed
to enjoy the occasion very much. Elk
cellent addresses were made by Prof
J. I. Foust, Of the State Normal and
Industrial College. Hon. c. II. Mebane
Prof. w. w. Davidson and Rev. j. D.
Andrew
This is opening week at Whitsett
Institute and numbers of students are
arriving on every train. The prospect
is for the largest student body in the
history of the institution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
HIS LEGS CUT OFF.
An Accident i'm the Yards at Asheyille
That May Prove Fatal.
Especial to News and Observer

Asheville. N. c., Aug. ga serious
if not fatal accident overlook Heze-
kiah Dixon a young negro man elgh-
teen or twenty years of age, near Sa-
luda at an early hour TINS morning.
The negro was struck by the helper
engine. the wheels passing over his
legs cutting one off and injuring the
other so badly that it had to be am
putated this afternoon.
1t seems that the engine had gone
up the grade and was returning when
the man. who was standing on the
run, and, who evidently did not see the
engine approach, was hit and knocked
under the wheels. Dixon was brought
to Asheville this afternoon and taken
to the mission hospital.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
MISS ROOSEVELT FAINTS.
A Narrow Escape From Collision With
an Automobile.
,(By the Associated Press.) }

Newport, r. L., Aug. 29.-It was
learned today that Miss Alice Roose-
welt tainted in William Payne Thomp-
sons automobile early Saturday
morning while she was on her way
from a dancing party at Colonel and
Mrs William Jays residence. At the
corner of a road, A. DeNavarro s
shauffeur, running his machine at d
rapid pace, suddenly appeared anG
had not Thompsons chauffeur stopped
at once, a serious accident would
have occurred. The Thompson ma
chine was brought to a standstill so
quickly that the occupants We're
thrown to the bottom in a heap. Miss
Roosevelt tainted but soon revived.
Michael Woods, DeNavarro's chat
feur was arrested and sent to Jail for
five days for fast driving.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
VETERANS POUR IN
Asheville Radiant With
Decorations Under the
Stars and Bars.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville. n. c.. Aug. 29.-This city
is elaborately decorated for the re-
union of the States Confederate Vet
Grams here tomorrow and Wednesday.
The Stars and the Bars float from
nearly every business house in the
city. Already ~ large number of vet
Grams from this and surrounding coun-
ties are here. and by tomorrow night
it is expected there will be fully 1900
of the veterans in attendance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
HE MUST BATTLE HERE

This is the Belief Expressed in St.
Petersburg, Based on Reports That
the Victorious Japanese Are Advanc-
ing Rapidly, the Line of Their March
Marked by the Flash and Roar Of
Constant Fighting, and That the
Russian Army Which Seems to Fill
the Whole Plain South of Lao Yang
is Sweeping Into Position in Semi
Circle Around That ToWn---Fighting
Resumed at Port Arthur on the
TwentY-Seyenth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
SPENCER Team Gets Royal Welcome
(special to News and Observer

Salisbury. n c., Aug. 29.-The
Southern Railway shop hose reel team
which has been in attendance upon
the Firemen's National Convention
and Tournament at st. Louis during
tha mast week returned to this city
tonight The team travelled in a COM
bination car equipped especially for
their trip, having a refrigerator at
tached as well as sleeping apartments
for the members of the company.
The car was Handsomely decorated
with large banners. Inc ooys were
NAT at tba depot by brass band and
We're given a royal reception in honor
of the victories won in the national
contests at ST Louis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
DR.. Baskerville Leaves Chapel Hill.

DR.. Charles Baskerville late pro-
fessor of chemistry at the University
and recently elected to the chair of
chemistry at the University of New
York, will leave for the north early in
September to enter regularly upon
his new duties.
The loss to the State of DR.. -3asker-
vile and his family is one that will be
distinctly felt, especially in Chapel
Hill and Raleigh, where they are sc
we'll known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
Report of Master Filed.

The report of the Special Master
appointed by the Federal Court to
take testimony in the case of the
Southern Railway in Greensboro Ice
and Coal Company and Franklin Nc
Neill at ais, has been filed with the
clerk Of the Federal Court here. Until
the report is delivered to the judge,
it is not public property"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
ONE HUNDRED DEAD
Binang Flares Into Ruin
Leaving Five Thous-
and Homeless.
(By the Associated Press.)

Manila, Aug. 29.-The city of Bin
ang, in Laguna Province, Island OF
Luzon, has been destroyed by fire.
One hundred persons perished in the
flames and five thousand were render
ed homeless The loss is estimated at
100000. The government is furnish
ing shelter and food to the people
made destitute by the fire.
According to the census of 1896,
Binang had a population of 1858.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
Plain BiIlows With Marching Men
CBy the Associated Press }

(By the ASSOcIdleu HTeSS.J
Hsiaotun, (eleven miles east of Lao
Yang), August 29.-The Russian army
from Anping this afternoon debouched
upon the Liao Yang plain. after fight
ing rear guard action for nearly
ten miles from Anping, bringing its
wounded and burying its, dead on the
way. Six guns are reported to have
been lost. but a number of Japanese
were captured, showing signs of great
fatigue and hardships.
The enormous army the last of
which passed out on the Ian Valley
at five O'Clock this afternoon. seems
to fill the entire plain from the foot
hills to the ancient walls and is dis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30

most important position-Secretary of
Missions.
Dr. White is now pastor of the Sc
coma Baptist church of Atlanta, Ga.
he is ON his way home from a few
weeks vacation at Virginia Beach,
ana ms friends are gratified that he is
to preach here TODAY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
Artillery Duel Resumed.
(By the Associated Press

liao Yang, Aug. 2. Is a. m.)-
The japanese artillery resumed the
battle at 6 o'clock this morning, the
point of pressure again being the Rus
sian south front
The japanese infantry are now ad-
vancing to attack the regiments de-
ployed in open order.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
A Birthday Party.

Master Ousby Reeves Cunningham.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Cunning
ham, entertained a number OF frlendS
at birthday dinner yesterday from
noon until five o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
They Go to Embark for Shanghai.

Especial to News and observer
Shelby N. c., Aug. z'-fIeV. W. -.
San Francisco. where they embark Tor
Shanghai.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
A Rear Guard Battle.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Lao Yang, Aug. 29.-The, Japanese
have transferred their activity to the
Russian eastern and southern fronts
A rear guard battle is proceeding. TIE
weather has improved and the roads
are drying. Events. therefore, arI
likely to be precipitated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
IRON HAIL AGAIN Fso LING.
On the Twenty-Seventh and Twenty
Eight the Japanese Were Again
Battering Port Arthur.
'YFsw
(By the Associated Press

Chefoo, Aug. 29.-G p. m.)-Severe
fighting was resumed at ort Arthur on
August 81 according to Chinese who
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
AS London Views II.

The important accounts Of the light
Ing on the Yalu river have reached
London, and various opinions are ex-
pressed regarding the Importance Of
the Japanese victory. 1t is considered
In some quarters that 1t was never the
Intention Of the Russians to hold the
right bank of the Yalu. except for tao
teal purposes. and that the real strug-
gle has not yet been reached. All the
papers, however. recognize that the
success OF the Japanese will greatly
enhance their prestige.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
BRAZIL EXPECTS WAR
PERuviANs SAID TO HAVE
CROSSED FRONTIER.
Both Countries Claim a strip Of Rich
Territory, and Brazil is MobiIixing
Troops to Protect Her Rights.

II is rumored In Rio Janeiro that or
ders have been issued for the mobili
zation of Brazilian troops and for the
concentration OF all the forces in the
First military district at points on
the frontier where Peruvian troops
are reported to have crossed into
Brazil.
Disquieting Incidents, It was an.
nounccd from Rio Janeiro, April 20,
were reoprted TO have occurred on the
western frontier OF Brazil, where the
Peruvian troops. In spite OF repeated
demands had refused to eyacuate ter
ritory regarded as belonging TO Brazil.
The territory in dispute includes
Jurua and Purus valleys The COVER
nor OF the province OF Amazonas, in
October OF last year. notified shippers
going TO the upper Jurua, that they
should not submit their papers to the
Peruvian consuls. as Brazil did not
recognize the sovereignty OF Peru
over that part Of the country.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06

legislation of the people governed by
the Golden Rule. regardless, of sex,
creed or color"
War is opposed by the party and
mob violence condemned. Government
ownership of coal mines and public
utilities is favored. The platform,
after declaring against government
revenue from the manufacture and
sale of intoxicating liquors as a bever-
age, concludes: I'VE are opposed to
all trusts and combines contrary to
the welfare of the common people and
declare that Christian government
direct legislation of the peo-
pie will regulate the trusts and labor
problems according. to the Golden
Rule"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
MILLIONS FOR UTAH
GOVERNMENT WILL SPEND VAST
sum IN IRRIGATION PROJECT.
Utah Lake Proposition VIII Be Un-
dertsken at Once, Other Projects
In the General Scheme OF
Reclamation TO Follow.

A special from Washington contains
the following interesting information
to the people OF Utah regarding the
great government project of reclaim
Ing the arid lands OF the west: Judge
Richards. who left for Salt Lake Mon
day evening, said that he was greatly
encouraged at the prospects for adop-
ton by the reclamation service of the
various Utah irrigation projects. Dur
Ing his stay here he has had several
conferences with Chief Engineer
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06

Newell. who is taking great Interest
in the proposed Utah projects ana
who is inclined to be very liberal IN
dealing with the Utah propositions II
has been decided that the Utah lako
proposition, involving the expenditure
of upwards of s1,O00.000, will be I'M
dertaken without delay, the project 70
form part of a general reclamation
scheme affecting the entire Salt Lake
valley, and that other projects in the
general scheme will be taken up as ar
with the land owners I'M
der them are ccnsummated. The re-
clamation service will send its Wash
ngton attorney, Morris Bean, to Utah
Turing the present month to make a
PERSONAL study of legal questions con.
lected with the proposed projects
With a view to an harmonious ar.
between the government
nd the city of Salt Lake and other
.wners of land and water in Salt Lake
alley.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
JAPS CROSS THE YALU
THIS MARKS BEGINNING or
BLOODY LAND ENGAGEMENTS.
After Five Days of Fighting, the First
Japanese Army Forced Crossinq
of YaIu River and Put Rus
slams to Flight.

Adyices received in Toxic state that
the Twelfth division Of the Japanese
army forced a crossing of the Yalu
river above Win just before dawn
Saturday morning. The second pom
toon bridge across the river near Win
was completed at o'clock Saturday
night and the imperial guards of the
Second division crossed during the
night.
After five days of fighting, largely
with artillery. the first Japanese army
under General Kuroki, has forced a
gallant infantry charge, covering a
frontage of four miles, it drove the
Russians from Chi Tien Cheng and
the heights on the right bank of the
Iho or Aida river, which enters the
Yalu from the north almost opposite
VIII. The Japanese turned the left
flank of the Russian position, and in
the battle they swept away the new
front interposed by the Russians to.
check their onward movement
The present position of the Japan
csc is dominating one, and they may
force the abandonment of the defenses
erected by the Russians at Antung
and other points lower down the river
1t is claimed that in the recent en-
the Russians lost 800 men,
while the Japanese lost 700 men.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
THE CHRISTIAN PARTY.
Candidates to Be Nominated In the
Name of Jesus.

The national committee and the del
egates to the national convention of
the National Christian party of the
United States, which is to nominate
a ticket for the next presidential cleo
ton. is in session in st. Louis.
The platform, entitled In Jesus
Name" was adopted after much dis
cussion. 1t declares that "the plat
form and purpose of the Christian
party is and shall be to work and
stand for union in his name for the
of Gods law through direct
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
FIGHT ON THE YALU.
Japanese still Driving Russian Army
Before Them.


The fighting continued on the Yalu
Monday. The Japanese pursued the
Russians. who resisted stubbornly.
The Japanese had about 900 more cas-
ualtles.
II has been learned at Seoul that
after the lighting OF Sunday on the
Yalu the Japanese. on Monday morn
ing. started to pursue the enemy
through the mountains. The Russian
forces are said to number 10000 men.
They sustained heavy losses.
II Is now admitted In st. Petersburg
that both Generals Zassalitch and
Katchalinsky were wounded and that
twenty.seven guns were captured by
the Japanese during the recent fight
Ing on the Yalu river.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
JAPS AGAIN ATTEMPT
TO BOTTLE UP RUSSIAN FLEET.
Their Fireships Are Discovered and
Sunk by Torpedo Boats and Land
Batteries.

According TO adyices from st.
Petersburg. Vice Admiral Togo made
another desperate attempt to block
the entrance 10 Port Arthur Monday
night, but failed.
Vlceroy Alexieff reported officially
that the Japanese sent eight fire ships
TO block The entrance. but they wera
all sunk by the Russian torpedo boats
and the FIRE from the land batteries,
leaving the channel clear. The vice.
roy also reported that the Russians
sank two Japanese torpedo boats.
The fire ships were discovered by
searchights OF the batteries and
guard ships creeping toward Port
Arthur from the east and southeast,
shortly after midnight. The torpedo
boats and torpedo boat destroyers
were ordered out, but none of tha
larger warships. Admiral Alexiefi
himself went on board the coast de-
fenss vessel Otvashni. The guard
ships at the entrance of the harbor
and the forts opened fierce fire on
he fire boats, which lasted until 5
o'clock in the morning, when the last
Ire ship went down.
The official report does not specify |
he exact spot where the steamers |
we're sunk. but 1t is plain that the
Japanese attempt to cork the entrance
o Port Arthur has again failed. The |
teamers were armed with Hotchkiss
nd Maxim guns and responded hot
y TO the Russian fire. The Russians
ucceeded In saving few members of
he fire ships, including two officers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
A Pc ST OF RATS.
Millions Of Rodents Take Possession
OF Three Counties In Illinois.


Of Three Counties In Illinois.
Millions OF rats have suddenly
made their appearance In Mercer.
Rock Island and portion OF White
side counties. in Illinois. and are doing
great damage to stock and grain.
Where tho invaders came from Is a
mystery to the farmers
The rats appear to be the most nu
mcrous In EdgIngton township and in
Presumption. both In Mercer county.
Thousands more have appeared In the
rural districts Of the other three coun-
ties.
An idea OF the magnitude OF the
pests can he CLEANED from the fact
that F. \. Montgomery OF Presumption
IN two weeks succeeded In capturing
and killing 3435 OF the rodents. using
steel traps to catch them. In spite OF
this enormous slaughter. his farm is
still overrun. and there appears to be
no diminishing or the number.
The rats attack droves OF hogs. bit
ing them and tearing their flesh. which
results In blood poisoning Hundreds
of hogs have been killed In this man
ner.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
FORMAL OPENING OF FAIR.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition At St
Louis Now In Full Swing.

LOuio iNOW III OWiiSs
President Roosevelt on Saturday
pressed the golden key which com.
pleted the electrical circuit and re.
leased the gigantic power of the Lou
isiana Purchase exposition at St.
Louis, putting in motion the 10000
horsepower machinery and the fairy
like cascades on the exposition
grounds. The ceremony occurred in
the east room of the White House
precisely at 1:141a o'clock. eastern
standard time. AS the president
pressed the key the Third battery
of United States artillery. stationed
on the grounds of the Washington
south of the White House,
fired national salute of twenty-one
guns. Congratulory messages were
then exchanged between the president
and David R. Francis, president OF
the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06

The map shows the location of Po-
tinsa. near which place a number OF
Japanese transports have been seen.
apparently with the purpose OF effect
Ing landing. Potinsa is on tho
northern shore of Korea Bay and
about twelve miles east OF Takuchan.
II is nfty miles west Of Antung and
the same distance south OF Feng-
wangchen. both of which places are
believed to be held by strong forces
OF Russians. Potinsa is connected
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
THE COLORADO WAR.
National Organizer Nearly Beaten To
Death BY Three Men.


Death BY Three Men.
William Wardjon, national organ
izer of the United Mine Workers of
America. was terribly beaten over
the head and shoulders with revolvers
by three unknown men at Sargent,
Colo. and lies in a critical condition
at the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
hospital at Salida. Mr.. Wardjon was
travelling eastward from Crested
Butte. where he had been organizing
the Colorado Fuel & Iron company's
miners, and was attacked in a car
while the train was standing at Sar-
gent Wardjon declares that his as
sailants were detective of the Reno
detective agency, named Gregory, and
two men by the names Of Wolf and
Walter.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06
STOPPED CHICKEN FIGHT.
Humane Officer Saved the Rooster,
But Killed a Man.

G. David Frye. a butcher of Los
Angeles, was shot and killed Sunday
afternoon by A. Carpenter. a special
officer Of the Humane society. The
shooting occurred near Tropico, on the
outskirts of Los Angeles, and resulted
from q raid of half a dozen humane
officers on cooking main at that
place. Carpenter was arrested and is
now in the city Jail charged with MUIR
der.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-05-06

by road with Dalny and Port Ar
thur. being distant from the latter
town l50 miles. Should the landing
be made in force military critics are
agreed that 1t would mean serious
menace to Port Arthur as we'll as re-
suit In a thanking movement OF the
present Russian position. Dispatches
indicate that 1t is at Fengwangchen
that kouropatkin's troops are pre-
pared to make their first stubborn re-
sistance.