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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
81. WILMINGTON N. c. MAY 10 1904.
BAKERS MAY co ON STRIKE.
NEW ENGLAND BAKERS TO
MEET IN BOSTON.
Will Consider Advisability Of q Gen.
eral Strike-The Bakers Strike in
Chicago Has Been Settled.

Boston. Mass, May IA convention
of the Union Bakers OF all the New
England states has been called for this
city tomorrow TO consider the advisa-
bility of ordering a general strike OF
bakers in New England.
The Unions believe that the only way
to stop bread coming into Bostcn to
supply bakeries where the men are out,
is to order a general strike. The inter
national union, it is said, is prepared
to send $4,000 to New England to as
sist the bakers should they leave work.
About 5000 journeymen bakers will
be affected in case of a general strike.
Chicago, May THE bakers strike
was settled tonight. The union yielded
it's demand that no work be performed ed
during the five legal holidays OF the
year, agreed to the usual holidays work
with pay for the hours Of work only,
and not for a full day, irrespective OF
the amount Of work performed. When
this concession was made by the men
five of the large bakeries in which men
struck, signed the scale. Two bakeries
which have a full complement of nom
union men would not sign the scale.
Norfolk, Va, May Rudolph Shirra
national organizer of the bakers union
who is here. in connection with the
bakers strike was arrested tonight OF
a charge of attempting to force his
way into a house where non-union bak-
ers are boarding.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10

Continued on Seventh Page.)
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02
NORTH RUPERT.

Tom Brooks has had the misfortune
lose another valuable team horse.
Mrs Horace Winchester and daugh-
ter Lila visited her parents in Dorset
last week.
Mrs Charlotte DEMO of Pawlet has
been stopping few days at Merritt
She ,don's.
Mr. and Mrs Isaac Mayo of West
Rutland are stopping few days at
Q. p. Blacks.
Mrs Frank Danforth has returned
from several daysvisit with relatives
over the mountain.
The community was saddened this
morning by the news of the sad death
of Nelson Jones of Pawlet. He had
many friends here who will mourn his
loss.
Mrs Bert Loomis and two children
from New Hampshire accompanied by
Mrs Chester Phillips and Miss Ina
Paddock of pawlet have been visiting
at Chas Phillips.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02

Sssyssl,s~
sons who can interest the people OF
this subject. If they have anything
to say the people would like to have il
said promptly.
weeks have passed since the New
York World. the New York Times and
the Brooklyn Eagle made charges coy
ering fully this the most vital question
before the peOple-charges that were
reproduced in every part Of the coun
try--the former propounding ten ques
tons, beginning with How much has
the beef trust contributed to Mr.. Cor
telyouT There has been plenty OF
time to answer these questions. but
they have not been answered, and they
will not be.
TT is for the people now to say
whether the trusts of this country
shall be permitted to control its nation
al elections in order that their power
to levy tribute may be continued
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

All that trac1 of real estate belong
ing to the Valentine Estate, lying
east of Park Street and between Scott
and Pratt Streets in village of Ben
nington. This property is divided in
to twelve lots, ten of which are vacant
and two having houses thereon. The
vacant lots are of the following sizes
eight of same 52xlT0-three lots 3Xl06.
One lot containing single house 50Xl63,
one lot with double house 50Xl63 In
addition to above there are three good
lots on south side Scot: Street and
across the road from the above, two
of frontage of 80 feet, one OF 70 feet
aud varying in depth from 80 feet to
$50 feet. Also the two story frame
building formerly used as box shop,
situated on corner of Park and Scott
Streets. All af this property is offered
at reasonable figure and on easy
terms. Map of the premises may be
seen at my office.
/ also offer the property belonging
to the same estate, situated on the
east side of Monument Avenue in vii
lage of Bennington Center, consisting
of two story frame house, in good con-
dition, a good sized barn, also in good
condition, and about three acres of
land in one of the most desirable To-
cations in the Center village. In event
of sale immediate possession given.
Price and terms furnished on
application.
CHARLES NJ. POWERS
Savings Bank Bldg Bennington
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02
Two New Flyers

To the Exposition at st Louis have
been put in service by the Lake Shore
Railway. These two new trains are
made up from the well-known equip
ment of this famous Dad, and furnish
every luxury aud convenience which
passengers can possibly desire. In ad-
dition to these two new trains, and the
already fineNservic- inaugurated, adj
ditional trains will be put on from
time to time to take care of the crowds
which are expected to visit the big Elk
position from the East. For book of
particulars address j, W. DAILY, G. K.
A , Buffalo, n. y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02
WEST ARLINGTON.

II. T.. Eaton has been on the sick
list.
Mrs Wells has returned from Man
chester.
Mrs John Stannard is visiting in
SALISBURY.
j. G. Poor is able to resume his
work again.
Miss Edith Strong is in No Benning-
ton for few weeks.
Miss Lillian Strong spent last week
in North Bennington.
Miss j. f. Williams is visiting rela-
tives in North Adams.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Hamilton OF
Troy spent last Sunday in town.
DArthur West and Mr. Evens of Shush.
AN are painting the church on 1.-The
Green
Mrs Charles Hawley had shock
last week. This is the sixth one she
has had.
Mrs Andrew Law has returned from
Putnam where she has been visiting
relatives.
Miss Bessie Haskin returned to Cas-
Teton last week after few days va
cation at her home.
E. Farnham has moved his black
'mithing to the Old Store on the Eaton
place recently purchased by him.
Mrs II. G. Buck who recently under
went an operation at one OF the hos
pitfalls in New York city is doing as
well as can be expected.
News received recently of the marri-
age of Harvey Mckee of New York
to Miss Jennie Crawford OF the same
place. Mr. Mckee was formerly OF
this place but went TO New York last
spring and has made that his home
since. Their many friends wish them
success in the future.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02
BENNINGTON BRIEFS.
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

The president has designated Thurs.
day, November "A as Thanksgiving
day.
Frank Cunningham and child are
intending to make trip to Louisville
in the near future.
Miss Jose Hogan returned recently
from three months visit to Rev
Bernard Cunningham and sister in
Louisville, Ky.
Henry Squires the well known tenor
who has been spending the summer in
the village will leave for Burlington,
Ia, the latter part of next week where
he will spend the winter.
Street commissioner Stewart has a
gang of men at work cleaning up the
streets, putting away tools, and get
ting ready for the winter. A large
portion of the permanent road con-
structed during the season has been
done on School and Pleasant streets.
f.. T.. Long is said to be the only
candidate thus far for musical instruct
o" of the graded schools to fill the
vacancy caused by the death Of pro-
fessor II. w. Downs. At the last
meeting of the board of trustees it
was decided not to make an appoint
ment before the next meeting, and al
together probable that whoever secures
the position will not assume their du-
ties before the opening Of the term
after the holidays.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02
DORSET.
Miss Amanda Wilkins is in Yves
Jamaica

Miss Amanda Wilkins is in Yves
Jamaica.
Several from here attended the flu.
neral of Miss Julia Martin in Gran
vile Monday.
At the Sunday morning church ser
vice a communion table will be dedi-
Gated 10 the memory of Miss Bertha
Pratt,
Wayne Harwood was married to
Miss Mary VanHorne of Glenn, N.
Y. Wednesday, Oct 26. They will re-
side here.
At the Sunday evening church SER
vice Deacon G. NJ. Sykes gave re-
port of the meeting of the board of
Missions in Grenill, Iowa which he
attended.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-11-02

Hundreds of lives saved every year
by having DR. Thomas Electric Oil IN
the house just when it is needed.
Cures Group, heals burns, cuts,
wounds of every sort.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
LITTLE CAN BE LEARNED.
Captain of Russian Destroyer at Che
foo Declines to Explain Situation.

Cheefoo, Aug. 13.-The captain of the
Ryeshitelni, the Russian destroyer
which came here, does not deny that
the Russian warships have gone to Join
the Vladivostok squadron. He simply
refuses to answer questions on the sub
ject. claiming it would be improper for
him to do so. Other sources affirm alb
solutely that all the big ships except
the Bayan, which is injured left Port
Arthur yesterday, exchanging shots
with the Japanese fleet at long range,
and it seems likely the long expected
junction of the two Russian sQuadrons
VIII now occur. Shortly after the ar
rival of the Ryeshitelni here the Chi
nese admiral sent an officer on board
who demanded the destroyer either
leave the port or disarn. 1t had pre-
viously been ascertained that her en-
gines were disabled. The captain of
the RyeShitelni agreed to render his
engines absolutely useless. and to dis
arm in such manner as the admiral
should demand The captain requested
the Chinese admiral to indicate posi-
might lie until the end of the war, I'M
der protection of the Chinese govern
ment.
The passengers on the Ryeshteni in
clude two women, one of whom is said
to be the wife of General Stoessel. This
however is denied. 1t is evident that
grave reasons caused the Ryeshitelni
to undertake her hazardous voyage.
Presumably she came here to file i'm
portant and urgent dispatches.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
SPIRITED DIVORCE CASE.
BeadIe County Woman Makes Some
Sensational Accusations

Huron, :. D., Aug. 10-Judge Whiting
held court here IN chambers, and be-
sides disposing of II number of motions,
applications, etc, heard petitions for
divorces in three cases. one of which,
Lawrence VS.. Lawrence, attracted more
than passing interest from the nature
of the complaint. Mrs. Lawrence seeks
separation trCm ner husband on the
grounds of cruel treatment and failure
to properly provide for her and her
five of six children born to them dur
ing the nine years of their welded life
The complaint sets forth that at no
time during her sickness did the de-
PENDANT provide proper medical aid or
nurse for her, nor did he provide other
necessary comforts ct such times; that
at one time one Of the children fell
sick, and although urged to do SO the
father declined to call a physician until
it became apparent that death would
follow. The child was brought to town
and they were advised by physician
that nothing could be done for it. and
before they left town the child died in
the mothers arms; on reaching home
the mother prepared the body for
burial, and as a coffin was not pre-
cured for it the body was placed in a
cracker box and buried by Mr.. Law
renee. In addition to these charges, the
plaintiff states that in her weak and
frail condition she was compelled to pre-
pare the meals for the family and also
at times milk several cows, care
for the horses, clean stable, etc, and
further states that the defendant is
worth $4,000 ip real and personal prop
erty and cash in bank.
To all of these charges Mr.. Lawrence
enters a denial and places his belong
ings at a sum not exceeding $500, al
though he had transferred stock and
real property to the amount of many
thousand dollars about the time the
proceedings for divorce were COM
menced, the transfer being given to his
sister. The court called Mr.. Lawrence
to the bench and after being sworn
asked a few questions, and then di-
rected him to Immediately have the
title in the property mort gagged trans
ferred back TO him, to pay IS per week
alimony during the tendency of this
suit. and also pay $50 attorney fees
for his wife. This proceeding has
caused much comment as the parties
are we'll known in this section of the
country, and Mr.. Lawrence has long
been classed as one of Beadle county's
most prosperous farmers and stock
men.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
RUSSIANS TRY TO BREAK
THROUGH TOCO'S GORDON
Bot Toxic Reports That After An Au-Day
Battle They Were Driven Back Into
the Doomed Harbor
Plan Was for Them to Go to Vladivostok
and Let Port Arthur Shift for Itself -Chefoo
Story Says Some Of Russians Got Away,

ton of the Port Arthur squadron. The
departure of the squadron from Port
Arthur is generally interpreted to in
dictate that the siege of the fortress
is entering on the final stage.
The preservation of the squadron is
considered o. be vital to Russia's flu
ture plans.Fwhile it is acknowledged
that its departure will greatly weaken
the defensive power Of the garrison.
yet without the capture of the squad
ron the fall of the fortress would be
robbed of much OF its strategic i'm
portance. The smaller ships are prob
ably left behind on account of their
slow speed and inadequate fighting
powers, while the torpedoboat Destroy
ers would constitute q constant menace
to the japanese fleet outside. Even if
the squadron succeeds in getting
through the Japanese ships, it is real
lied that it runs a desperate risk in
trying to reach Nladivostok as Togo's
feet is larger and superior of strength
and faster than the Russian squadron
Besides the straits of Korea are under
stood to be mined and the squadron
will probably be compelled to take the
longer route around Japan.
1t is believed that the purpose of the
torpedoboat destroyer, Bryeshitelni in
going to Chefoo was to notify Admiral
Skyrdloff of the sortie of the Port Ar
thur squadron to meet it.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
WILLING TO DIsARM.
Lone Russian Boat That Reached
Chefoo Asks This Privilege.

Washington, Aug. lS.--Advices have
been received here that the Russian
torpedoboat destroyer which put into
Chefoo has made n request of the Chi
nese admiralty that it be permitted to
diSarm and remain. The request is UNI
der consideration. This news is taken
here as an indication that the Russian
fleet has decided permanently to aban-
don Port Arthur.
The state department has received
the following cabiegram from the
American legation at TOXIC dated to-
day: Yesterday the Russian fleet,
which has been harborlng at Port Ar
thur. came out and there ensued Il bat
tie. which continued throughout the
day, with the combined japanese fleet.
The result has not yet been officially
announced.
From Chefoo Consul General Fowler
telegraphs under today's date as fol-
lows: "A Russian torpedo gunboat has
arrived from Port Arthur. A fierce
naval engagement occurred there yes
terday.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
MCCORMICK WAS SILENT.
Ambassador Made a Mistake in Keep
ina Hay's Note From Russia

Ambassador Made a Mistake in Keep
ing Hays Note From Russia.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE publica-
ton of the circular by Secretary Hay
to the American ambassadors on June
10, defining the attitude of the United
States on contraband and rights of
neutral ships. has demonstrated that
the sinking of the Knight Commander
and the seizure Of 4 part of the cargo
of the Arabia by Russia With the re-
sultant strainde feeling between ST
Petersburg and Washington, were the
result of the failure of Ambassador Nc
Cormick to carry out Mr. Hays in
tentOus.
The circular was issued with the un-
derStanding that it's contents would be
conveyed. officially or unotfcially, as
the conditions might warrant, to the
governments to which ambassadors are
accredited. No specific instructions to
that effect were sent TO the ambasSa-
doris as it was supposed they would
know how to handle the matter.
Mr.. Choate at once informed Great
Britain of this countrys attitude us
did all of the other ambassadors except
Mr.. Mccormick. Even when Russia let
it be known that she would very much
like to know this country's position
MIR. Mccormick remained silent. Hav-
ing failed to secure Il declaration from
the United States. Russia went abroad
with the raiding expeditions, which it
is believed would have been prevented
had the foreign Office at st. Petersburg
been informed of Mr.. Hays circular.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
PORT ARTHUR A VERY HELL.
Prodigies of Valor and Awful Losse:
in Both Arr,iee

oSiS'SS VI SdIOI ana Awful Losses
in Both Armies.
Lao Yank, Aug. ia refugee from
Port Arthur, who has just arrived here,
says the defenders of the fortress re-
man all day at their posts in spite of
the dreadful heat. the women heroic
ally carrying water to the parched
soldiers. although not single space
within the perimeter of the fortress is
free from bullets and bursting shells
Sometimes the whole fortress seemed
enveloped in smoke from the countless
shells and explosions.
There was Il memorable sight from
Wolf Hills when the Japanese attack
on the Russian positions there began
on July %. Five Japanese divisions
moved across the plain to assault. un-
der the cover of their guns. The onset
was so desperate that it almost verged
on frenzy. Field Marshal Oyama, COM
manded the Japanese forces in person.
and several princes of blood and vet
eran generals led the attacking forces,
giving examples of courage and re-
source previously unequalled
The Japanese artillery had received
fresh supply of ammunition the pre-
vious evening and never before was
there such Il terrific hail of projectiles.
But the efforts of the Japanese We're
unavailing against the determined
stand of the Russians. and the attack
was repulsed with enormous losses
The refugees give the Russian losses
at 1900 and the Japanese at 10000.
After the battle General Stoessel or
dered out every available surgeon to
dress the japanese wounded, but the
Russians We're not able to bring them
into the fortress, where the problem of
feeding non-combatants is 700 serious
Consequently the Japanese wounded
We're left on the field to be taken off
by their own people.
Chinese are crowding into Lao Yang
from the villages threatened with be-
coming involved with the approaching
battle.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
MESSAGE FROM THE CAR.
Russian Emperor Urges Troops t.
VIGOROUSLY pefend Port Arthur

Cheefoo, Aug. lS.-The latest Port Ar
thur newspaper received here reports
the receipt of a message from the czar
in which he says:
81 hope my people will defend Port
Arthur with the bravery, determination
and loyalty worthy of the highest
traditions of the Russian race. trust
the officers will exhort their men to
keep the flag flying over that small
portion of Russia how isolated from
the fatherland, and trust my people
will faithfully assist the soldiers
This message was read to the troops
and was received with cheers. as was
also a Telegram from General Kuropat-.
kin in which he begs tine residents TO
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Salaries of County Officers May Be In.
creased Durinu Term,

Salem. S. D., Aug. l3-The supreme
court has recently held in the case of
Hauser VS.. Brown county, that the leg
islature may during the term of office
for which a county officer Is elected,
increase his salary.
The constitution of the state provides
Nor shall the compensation Of any
public officer be increased or diminish
ed during his term of office" The SUI
preme court holds that the words pub
lie officer used in section Of article
10 of the state constitution. refers to
state officers only and not to county
officers. Therefore the legislature may
increase the compensation OF county
officers during their term Of office, but
not state officers. The question was
before the county commissioners of this
county In January, 1904, and they held
that the legislature could not increase
the salary of officers of McCook county,
and an appeal was taken from their
decision. and the same has been with
Judge Jones for some time waiting the
outcome of the Brown county case. The
decision viii give Judge G. e. Ladd
about 5000 more per year: Superin-
tendent Young SIS per year. 1t will
also affect the salary of the county
auditor.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
WILL FLANK LAO YANG.

Such Is Now Believed by Russians to
Be the Japanese Plan.
Lao Yang Aug. 8 (delayed.)-lt is
officially stated that no important
fighting has occurred in the vicinity of
Mukden. The nearest Japanese out
post is forty miles away.
The Japanese We're active Sunday on
the eastern flank of the Russian army.
They retired slightly towards the
south. The Russians occupied their
positions 1t is evident the Japanese
do not intend to attempt to carry Lao
Yang by frontal attack. but hope for
success by nanking. as at Tatchekiao
and Haicneng.
large Japanese force is reported to
be moving along the coast above Yin
kOW.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19

hold out. as he cannot move to their
relief until late in August.
j. Sterling, manager of the East
Asiatic company, who left Port Arthur
August ., arrived here today. He says
the japanese were then before the out
er line of main Notifications, but be-
lieVes that their advance has been
checked. The Russians purposely re-
tired to their present position to make
last stand. a band is playing daily,
newspapers issue special editions and
shops and offices are Open
'Sudre. another refugee, says from
July to 20 the Japanese fought con-
unuously before capturing Wolf noun
tain and Green mountain. During one
portion of the engagement the Russians
We're unable to remove their wounded
owing to the heavy fire of the Japa-
nese. The men lay on the hills all night
and many died unattended"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
DAWSON COUNTY WHEAT.
Returns From the Threshers Tell OF
From to rs Bushels Per Acre.

Returns From the Threshers Tell of
From 8 to rs Bushels Per Acre.
Mitchell, Aug 13.--so far as reports
have reached Mitchell regarding the
early threshing done in Dawson county,
the wheat yield is better than was
anticipated when 1t was first known
that the rust had injured 1t to some
have shown from 5 to 22 bushels Of
wheat an acre, which indicates an
average yield of about IA bushels oats
is running from 35 to go bushels an
acre, and barley from 20 to 35. The
.S5 inches of rain at Mitchell on
the night Of August s, which was gem
eral over the southeastern part of the
state and in many localities over an
inch. has caused the farmers to feel
confident of II full corn crop. yielding
from SIS to so bushels an acre, unless
caught by an unusually early frost.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-08-19
Much Needed Rain Came.

Ethan, S. D., Aug. 11.--A fine rain fell
in this section Monday. the first for
nearly four weeks. The prospects for
corn are much better; late garden crops
and potatoes will also be benefited
Shock threshing has begun. and while
oats and barley are making "a yield Of
from SO to II bushels per acre, wheat is
turning out poorly, yielding from to s
bushels ier acre and OF very poor quail
ity, some weighing as little as AZ pounds
per Eushel. There has not enough
been threshed to even guess at an av-