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Asks Judgment Of Court.

HEALDSBURG. Oct. I'll ]. Hall
has applied to the Superior Court for
a Judgment declaring the deed he
gave to Henry Fox as security for a
loan of $4,000 a mortgage and not an
absolute conveyance of the realty
named in the document. Hall claims
that when the deed was made in 1896
IL was intended only as security for the
loan, and that as he has paid the in
terest on the indebtedness and is able
to pay the principal Fox should be
compelled to surrender it. He says
Fox declines to do so.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
STATUS OF PIG
LEAD DISPUTED
United States Supreme Court
Case Depends on Whether
1t Is Contraband or Not
OLD SUIT APPEALED
Action Growing Out of the
Japanese Chinese War Is
Up for It's Final Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The United
States Supreme Court has been asked
to decide whether pig lead is contra
band of war, and the question was
argued before that tribunal to-day
The controversy arose in 1884 during
the war between Japan and China and
the parties to 1t are the Northern Pa
cific Railway Company and the Ameri-
can Trading Company
The case grows out of a delay or
about six weeks duration in the ship
ment of a consignment or 2OO tons OF
lead which the trading company nao
sold to the Japanese Government. SUD
ject to the conditions that there snoulo
be no excessive delay in its delivery
It was carried from New York to Ia
coma, Wash, by the Northern Paclnc
Company, but after 1t had been loaded
on a connecting steamer, united
States revenue collector refused to is
sue clearance papers to the vessel with
the lead, on the ground that 1t was con-
traband. Delay ensued and When the
lead reached it's destination the war
had closed. Consequently. Japan re-
fused to receive the consignment at the
agreed price and the trading company
was compelled to accept $1,000 instead
of S38. 900, the price first agreed on.
The company also asks an award Of
damages equal to the difference, and
the case turns on the question as to
whether the shipment was properly
prohibited and, if so. whether the rail-
road company was responsible for the
prohibition The trial court decided
the case in favor of the railroad COM
pany. but that decision was reversed
by the Circuit Court Of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit.
The case was presented by c. w.
Bum of st. Paul, general counsel for
the Northern Pacific, and f. B. Jen-
nings of New York for the trading
company.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
PARDEE AND WEBB.
Governor and Attorney General De-
liver Addresses in Marysvilie.

MARYSvILLE, Oct. Oct. 27.-The
meeting held by the Republicans in
Turner Hall this evening. at which
Governor George C. Pardee and At
torney General u. S. Webb were the
principal speakers, was an enthus-
iastic affair. The hall was filed to
overfiowing, many prominent citizens
of both political parties being in at
tendance. Assembly Nominee E. T.
MAXWELL presided. Governor Pardee's
speech was forceful and to the point.
Several times he was interrupted. He
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
SACRAMENTO REPUBLICANS SHOW
STRENGTH AT MAMMOTH MEETING
Enthusiasm of the Capital City Voters Aroused
Senator Perkins Makes Forceful Speech inI
Behalf of Party Leaders.

spoke upon national issues. He urged
the citizens to vote for Duncan E. Nc
Kinlay for Congress in the Second
District. At the close of his splendid
address he was given rousing cheers.
Webb made stirring appeal for
the election of McKinlay to Congress.
He told of McKinlay's ability and the
good he could accomplish for the
State and this district. Webb also
discussed the national issues.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
SWALLOWS OPIUM AND THEN
TRIES TO JUMP INTO BAY
Charles w. Barker Attempts to Leap
From Deck OF Sausalito. but Is
stopped by Passengers.

W
Charles. w. Barker tried to commit
suicide last night by jumping from the
deck of the steamer SausaIito into the
bay.
Passengers stopped him before he
made the fatal plunge, and his life
was saved. Previously to his attempt
at self-destruction he swallowed two
and half grains of opium. On ar
rival of the ferry boat on this side he
was taken, to the Harbor Emergency
Hospital where he was pumped out
and is now on the road to recovery.
He is a bookkeeper. He is 81 years
of age and resides at 134 Caselli av-
enue. Dependency was supposed to
be the cause of his act.
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New California Postmasters..

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-victor ].
Repetto has been appointed postmas-
ter at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Coun-
ty; Mary B. Dressell has. been ap-
pointed postmaster at LamiradO, and
William T. Sheridan has been appoint
ed postmaster at Deadwood. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

cago, where two charges, one Of arson
and one of arson with intent to de-
fraud insurance companies, were pend
ing against him. Bonds were signed
by his friends and the hearing was
continued to November 5.
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FAIRBANKS SPEAKS IN TENT
Republican Candidate Addresses Big
Meeting in Springfield, Mo.

AS III OpihiShSAu, 1nO'
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Oct. 27.--
From the banks of the Mississippi
River at Hannibal. Mo-. Senator Fair
banks speciA train to-day swept
through the 8ate of Missouri to the
Ozark Mountains, concluding day of
hard campaigning with a speech be-
fore a great crowd at Springfield. The
speaking at this point took place in a
tent, which was packed with an en-
thusiastic audience.
Former Senator Mason of Chicago
and National Committeeman Akin of
Missouri accompanied Senator Fair
banks to-day and made brief addresses
at many points. Tomorrow will also
be devoted to Missouri. On Saturday
night the Senator will speak at Gin
cinnati.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
Picture Frames.

Our Eastern selection of frames and
holdings for fall trade now in. Better
and more beautiful than ever before
Sanborn. Vail g. Co.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28

Misery is about the only real enjoy
ment a pessimist has
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-28
SECOND DISTRICT

Duncan z. McKinlay, the able and
popular nominee for Congress in the
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
The Law As 70 Poll Tax.
Assistant Attorney General Glyos
Opinion on Penalties.
Special to GIeenvllle News.

Special to GIeenvlllc News.
Columbia, April 20 Assistant
Attorney General Townsend to
day gavo the comptroller general
an important opinion on tho col
lection of poll taxes, and It's dis
position in the school fund. The
opinion, which explains itself,
follows:
Answering the inquiries in the
letter of Mr.. Sanders, county
treasurer for Beaufort county to
you, dated April 2S, | beg to
say:
First, that where person is
prosecuted before magistrate
for non-payment of poll tax,
the fine collected by the manls-
trate is paid over by him with
other fines to the county tronsur-
er, and reported to the clerk of
court as y fine.
Second, the money so collected
by the magistrate goes into the
fines belonging to the county, and
is not a part Of the poll tax be
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04

SUIT was entered in the circuit
court at St. Louis last Saturday
by j. S. Drakeford, formerly a
citizen of this State and editor of
the Yorkville Ycoman, for divorce
from his wife, Engenia. 1t will
be remembered that just prior to
leaving the State Mr.. Drakeford
published an article Of several
columns setting forth the mum
erous troubles which had sprung
up between he and his wife.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04

Q anor Cxia 20 M
Members OF Camp Dixie T.. e.
Y. are requested 90 mra,e, the
courthouse on May l0.h, II
a. II. The purpose Of his meet.
ing Is nc cle,:jon Of delegates to
the national reunion and the de-
livery Of Crosses OF Honor, by
the Daughters OF the Confcdera-
cy, to those who have made ap-
plicatiou for them. The com.
mittee on enrolment o! COnfed-
crate soldier. IN this county viii
please bring in their township
eurolllng books so that they nay
be turn d over to tne Clerl; Of
Court on that day fer permanent
record lii that office. On that
day we wish to make up q com
plete ljst OF those who wish to
att2ud the State reunion in Char
lesion the latter part of this
month
W. G. a. Porter, Com.
c. W, Jones. Adit
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04

Hon T. I, Williams announces
himself in this issue ms a candidate
for congress for this, the fifth dis
trict. Lancaster county will give
him her support. She has honor,
ed linn with four terms in the
Legislature, having given him
the largest vote two years ago for
his fourth term ever received by
a candidate for the Legislature IN
the county. He is an able and
successful lawyer, man of
brains and good sound Judgment
and his long legislative experience
gives him perfect familiarity with
the workings of law making as
semblies. He is eminently quail.
fled in every way and would make
a worthy representative. We be,
speak for him a big vote not only
in this, the county Of his nativity,
but in every county in the district
where his true worth and merit,
are known and the qualities which
90 to make, not n politician but
statesman are appreciated.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
Mr. Maylield Has Withdrawn.

The State, 1st inst.
MIR, S. G-- MayxefI has with
drawn from the race for congress
from the second congressional
district. Mr.. May field last night
sent the following letter to Gen.
Willie Jones, chairman of the
State Democratic executive com
Hiittee:
Sir: / have this day decided
to withdraw from the race for
congress in the second congress
jonnl district in the second pri-
mary. By SO doing | save to the
people contest for the unexpir.
ed term ut the time when they
are exceedingly busy and yield to
my opponent, Mr.. Theodore G..
Croft, who has received almost O
majority of all votes cast in the
first primary, an open fi-ld.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04

Lancaster county would be glad
to have Col. Springs sent as a
delegate from this district to the
National democratic convention.
Our delegation to the State con-
vention will favor him unaui
mously if Col. Springs will accept
the honor. 1t is an honor TO
which few aspire as the delegates
have to pay their own expenses -
transportation, hotel bills, etc. but
we sure feel Col, Springs would
not decline it, in Difference to the
wishes of the people of his county
if he should be selected as one OF
the delegates from the Fifth dis
trict
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
Fell From a Window.

Mr.. Chas II. Colson of Au-
gusta, canvasser for a New York
art company, fell Saturday morn
ing from second story window
of the Hendrix house, in CoIum-
hia sustaining a serious facture at
the base of the skull, -he frac,nre
extending several inches upward.
No one saw him until he was in
the act of falling and just how it
occurred is mystery.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04

Delegates to the State conven,
tion elected in the county conycn-
tlons held over The State last
Monday, so far as heard from, all
seem to he for Parker. In some
Of f:the counties resolutions endors-
ing Parker were adopted.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
G. W. Jones, Adjt.
t or The Ledger.

q VA Il IN i@SN XVI E
N orried, on Saturday night
April 30th, at the residence of
Mr.. ". f. Cgcn.hnw, Mr.. Joseph
Lynn OF Belltown, and Miss Min-
nie Baker, chorming daughter OF
Mir. j. J Baker Of Cedar Greek.
The bride, becomingly Ntli,od in
white organdic, trImmcd in lace
and ribbon WAS attended by Miss
Margaret Baker with Mr..
Jack Lynn. Miss Belle Baker
with MIR. Robert Lynn aud Miss
Monte Lynn with Mr.. John Baker
After the ceremony, impress
siveiy performed by Magistrate
Cren- hnw, the bridal party re-
paired to the home Of the brldo's 5
parents, where an elaborate wod-
di"- supper awaited them The
many friends of Mr.. and Mre.
Lynn wish them 4 long and sue
ccssful life, with no clouds to
darken their journey. Guest.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
Teachers Examination.

The next examination for teach
ers certificates will be held II the
court house on Friday, May Goth,
1904.
The examination will open at 0
n. m, and close at p. m.
Respectfully,
y. G Rowcll,
Co. Supt Education.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
MAGISTRATE KILLS LAWYER l.
MANNING.

MANNING.
Manning, May Is. Nj. You-
mans, mugistratcnt Manning, shot
and Instantly killed john L. Keels,
a lawyer, lately from Sumter,
this afternoon.
The shooting occurred under
the court house portico while
Judge Purdy was holding court
upstairs.
Five balls entered Keels' chest
Just below the throat and four
wen, through the body, Keels
falling ander the caves while the
rain was dripping eff the court
house The difficulty was not un
expected as the parties had trour
lie 80 days ago about Il mule.
kccls was known to be u des-
perate man and Youmans was
equally us dangerous when nrous-
cd.
Several witnesses saw the kill
ing, among them Clerk of Cour,
Ti.hnons, who saw keels strike
at YOumaus and then Youmans
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04

AS previously announced in
these columns, Memorial Day,
May 10th, will be observed in
Lancaster, as usual. +! q eXer-
cises will be under the auspices
of the Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy. The opening prayer will
be made by Rev. Chalmers Fra
ser, and the address will be de-
livered by Rev. w. Il. Hodges.
Music will be furnished by the
Lancaster band. The list of the
Veterans to whom crosses of
honor are to be presented was
published in our last issue
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
Happenings In The State.


COL. !. L. UAGooD PASSES AWAY.
Pjclcns, April,29. Col. James
Z. Hagood Of Charleston died
here this afternoon at 6 O'Clock.
Col. Hagood was about 7G years
Old and had held the position Of
clerk Of the United States circuit
court for about 50 years
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04

81 blind tigers were convicted
and fined S25. each in the city
court at Charleston Monday.
There are 50 more tigers to be
tried.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-05-04
O. TO THE PUBLIC ~ ~

Anticipating the advancement III
we wisely bought our Spring line ve1
the spot cash; which enables us 10 pr
public the Best and Cheapest line eve
this market.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
CZAR DECLARES WAR.
Nicholas Issues a Proclamation This
Morning.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb 1O.-Czar
Nicholas this morning issued the Off
cial declara ton of war as follows:
To all subjects / declare we are
anxious to preserve peace SO dear to
our hearts, and that we did all in our
power to maintaip tranquility in the
far east. Wit hthese peaceful aims, we
declared our readiness to revise the
existing treaty between the two en-
pires regarding Korean affairs. NegO-
tiatiOns We're not carried to a cOnclu
sion when Japan without awaiting our
reply broke diplomatic relations with
out considering whether such a rupture
meant the commencement of warlike
actions. Japan ordered her torpedo
boats to attack our squadron at Port
rthur. After the receipt of their re-
port we ordered the governor to reply
with arms. We hereby make known
our decision. In firm trust in the help
of the Almighty and the assurance of
the unanimous readiness of all true
subjects to stand with us in defense of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
RUSSIA ASSUMED OFFENSIVE.
dunboat Fires at Japanese Torpedo
Boat.

LONDON. Feb. 10.-An official ac-
count OF the Chemulpo battle received
IT the Japanese embassy here says that
, Japanese squadron escorting trans
Chemulpo by the Russian gunboat
korietz as the latter was leaving Port
korietZ. The Russian boat assumed
the offensive and fired on Japanese
torpedo boat. The latter replied firing
two torpedoes without effect. The
kOrietZ then returned to her anchor
age in Port Early. Next morning Ad-
miral Iriu. commanding the Japanese
fleet. formally demanded that the Rus
sian vessels leave the port. adding that
if they did not comply by noon he
would be compelled to attack them
left the port at 11:3 80 and q battle was
given outside Polynesian
islands After one hours engagement
the Russians took refuge AMONG the
islands and towards evening the Rus-
sian cruiser Variag was sunk ABOUT
4 o'clock February 10 the JOritz was
sunk by her own crew, who
finding her disabled blew her up. The
and men bf thp two sunken YES
sells then took refuge on the French
.
ualties on the japanese side. "
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Battle MomentariIy Expected.

CHEZ FOO. Feb. 1O.-The Russian
torpedo fotilla is reported to be at
Thornton. Haven island. 50 miles sea
ward from Port Arthur. A report of a
battle is momentarily expected The
Russian land forces are concentrating
on the banks of the Yalu river in
Korea. where big assignments of field
guns and ammunition recently arrived.
1t is predicted the hostile armies will
first meet at Ping Yang. in northern
Korea. as was the case in the China
Japanese war.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Nine. Nordica's Generosity.

CHICAGO. H., Feb. 1O.-Mme. Nor
dica has arranged to give song re-
cital at the Auditorium this evening,
part of the proceeds of which will 90
toward relieving the suffering among
professional women left destitute by
the closing of the Chicago theaters.
Inc boxes nave all been taken by the
leading women of society Tomorrow
Mre Nordica will return east to COM
mence her series of Wagner recitals
IN New York and other cities.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Iowa Hardware Dealers,

DES MONIES. Ia. Feb. 1O-The
Iowa Hardware Dealers associa ton be-
gan its annual convention in Des
Moines today and will remain in ses-
sion for three days. The presiding Of
1cer is 5. r. Miles of Mason CITY and
the secretary of the convention. H. S.
Vincent OF Fort Dodge. Besides dis
cussing various matters of Importance
to the trade the convention will dis
cuss plans for increasing the mem
bership and efficiency of the state or
ganization.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
MINISTER HAYASHI TALKS.
He Says Naval Battles Were According
to Pre- e-arraneed Plan.

LONDON. Feb. 10.-Minister Haya-
Shi this morning said: The engage
ments at Port Arthur and Chemulpo
We're merely in accordance with plans
have landed in Korea YOU may look
for important fleet action at Port Ar
ably lie close beneath the land batter
les. but by going to the Chinese side
our ships by a high angle of fire can
shell them out. The Russian admiral
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
HANNA'S CONDITION
IS ENCOURAGING
He Slept Well Today Without Opiates
and He Takes More Nour-
ishment.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Hanna
had a bad night. He did not sleep till
morning, his stomach troubling him.
When the physicians called at $50 he
was asleep and they did not disturbe
him. They will consult this afternoon
The physicians bulletin at noon
says:
Temperature 100 $40. No cOmpli-
cations and general condition good
Hanna's physicians and family are
hopeful this afternoon as the senator
appears improved and has had consid-
eral natural restful sleep. J. Perpont
Morgan is greatly interested in Han
mas condition and has wired from New
York inquiring as to his condition..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
FLOOD SITUATION.
IS MOST ALARMING
Many Suffering Families in PennsyI-
vania Are Being Rescued From
Their Housetops.

NlLk kESBA RRE. Pa. Feb i0-The
suffering and many families are being
removed from house tops today. The
great ice gorge at johannesburg is still
intact. Inc water is - feet above nor
NAL and is steadily backing up. rend-
erlng hundreds of families homeless.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Russia BelittIe Defeat.

PARIS, Feb. 10.-An official version
of the battle of Port Arthur yesterday
received here declares the fight was
incOnsequential. Merely a few shells
We're exchanged. Two Russian officers
er Pallada will be available for service
within a week.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Japanese Capture 1000 Russians.

LONDON. Feb. ia dispatch from
the Toxic correspondent Of the Central
News agency says that three trans
ports in the Russian volunteer fleet
conveying about a00o troops have been
off ASan. Korea. by Japanese.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
President Frisco Typos Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 1O.-W
Copeland. president of the San Fran
cisco Typograp phical union. fell down
an elevator shaft last night. receiving
injuries that caused his death early
this morning. He was one of the most
prominent labor leaders on the coast
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Secretary Taft to Send Observers.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.-General
Chaffee has recommended to Secretary
Taft that Captain Reichmann of the
cavalry, Colonel Kerr of the general
staff. Captain Galley of the artillery
assigned to duty with the Russian
army; also that Colonel Crowder, of
the general staff. Captain Morrison of
the artillery corps. and Captain Judson.
engineer. go with the Japanese army.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Trial of Car Barn Bandits,

CHICAGO. Feb. 10.-NOtWithstand-
ing his plea of not guilty the car barn
murderer. Marx this morning practic-
ally admitted his completely but will
defend on the plea that he was not
guilty of murder, but for the sole pur-
pose of robbery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Russia Erred First Shot.

LONDON. Feb. 10.-The official ac-
message that the battle of Chemulpo
was the first one fought. which would
make it appear that Russia instead of
Japan fired the first shot when the
cruiser korietz fired upon the Japa
nose
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Machen Gets Badly Tangled.

WA ASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-An at
tempt was made in the cross -examina-
a $4,000 note supposedly paid him by
Lorenz for oil lands. He admitted that
he paid only $4,000 for the land He
also admitted that he owed $4,000 when
he came to Washington from Toledo.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
New York Equitable Bank Fails.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The comp
trOller of the currency has announced
able National bank Of New York on ac-
count of bad loans and injudiciOus
management. No other banks are in
vOlved. The resources and liabilities
are approximately s75O.00O.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Chinese Minister Grateful to Hay.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Chi
nese minister called at the state de-
partment this morning and expressed
China's qualification on Secretary Hays
note issued Yesterday to the neutral
powers. When the minister came from
Secretary Hays office he said he un-
derstOod that Prince Ching has issued
China comma nding them to observe
at the state department and notified
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Russians Claim Big Victory.

Russians Claim Big victory.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb 10.-At
$50 o. m. the newspapers issued extras
claiming a Russian victory at Port
Arthur. Three Japanese warships and
four torpedo boats are reported to have
been seriously crippled. One report
says the Japanese battIeship Sinks
hms was sunk. The people are dem
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-10
Suitor Suspected Of Girls Murder.

CHICO. Cal. Feb. 10.-Evo Moak.
aged 22. died today from gunshot
wounds inflicted Tuesday by an un-
known person while she was in her
fathers barn A former suitor is sus-
pected.