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Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-08-05
Tho Plodder Wins.

have often met the fellow
80 have YOU'D
Who proclaimed in accents mellow
What to do.
But whene'er we sought assistance
In 4 task that took persistence
He'd forgotten our existence
Sad, but true!
Many preach who never practice
As Of old,
And the unpoetic fact Is
We were sold"
Just dispense with airy grases;
In success-as other races
It's the plodder gets the places
And the goldl
New York Pres.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
National Bible Conference.

Gainesville, Fla, Special. The Ma
tlonal Bible Conference convened mere
yesterday and continued it's sessions
Monday. Many distinguished lecturers
were present. Among those who have
spoken are Dr. Clarence B. Strouss a
noted evangelist, Dr. E. W. Blackstone
OF Chicago, and Mrs. Margaret Bot
tome, OF New York, president of the
order of the Kings Daughters and de-
partment editor of The Ladies' Home
journal. The sessions thus far have
been consumed entirely in lectures and
will continue two weeks
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05

State years ago at 25 cents on the
dollar under the act to compromise,
commute and settle the State debt,
save $4,000 held by a New York
broker named Schaeffer. 1t is said that
these bonds were bought for 80 to 40
cents on the dollar. Schaeffer asked
time and again for payment of these
bonds, wanting larger figure than 25
cents on the dollar. He offered to
compromise, but never named any
figure. 1t was 10 of his bonds on
which South Dakota sued. This is
the first suit of this kind ever before
the United States Supreme Court.
Officials are certainly surprised at the
courts decision None of the State Of
ficials have, as yet, seen the text of
the Supreme Courts opinion, and
hence do not know how far it goes.
OF course, there Is all sort of SUI.
missing by outsiders. One wanted to
know whether the decision would ne
cessltate an extra session of the Leg
islature; another calculated that there
were $242,000 of bonds of this class
outstanding that are held by South
Dakota, Schaeffer & Co. and that prin-
cipal and interest would amount to
S787 ,240; another wanted to know
how the United States Supreme Court
would proceed to get the money on
its Judgment, and whether Schaeffer
would transfer his other bonds to
South Dakota and get another judg.
ment for balance.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
Long Journey to Pay Poll Tax.

Austin, Tex, Special.-Congress'
man w. S. Burleson, FROM this, the
tenth congressional distric., arrived
here from Washington, having travel
ed 5000 miles to pay HIS poll tax OF
$1,75, in order that he might retain
his privilege as voter and office
holder in the State of Texas. The trip
was necessary because he forgot to
pay this tax before leaving for Wash
ington, and when he tried to have it
paid by proxy he was informed that
under the present State law he would
have to pay it in person or forfeit his
rights as a voter and officeholder.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
North State Notes.

Dr. McIver, president of the State
Normal and Industrial College, an
nounces that the school will be open
ed again in two weeks.
young white man was accidental
ly killed near Lumberton Saturday
while hunting.
Mr.. David A. Bean, of Cherryville,
was frozen to death in Illinois last
week. He was overseeing on a rail
road contract
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
Merchant Shoots a Fireman.

Roanoke, Va, Special.-A special to
The Times from Graham, Va, says
that in a row on Norfolk & Western
passenger train near Bluefield, w. Va,
Thursday night, Thomas Leedy, a
MERCHANT of Graham, shot and it Is
believed fatally wounded Walter Har-
ris, Norfolk & Western fireman, who
was riding in the day coach. Leedy
had no ticket and resented the con-
ductor's demand for his fare. He
drew revolver and fired several
shots, one of them taking effect near
Harris heart, and passing through Ills
body. Leedy was arrested.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
Rumored designations.

London, Special.-The Daily News
Tuesday morning publishes a rumor
that further cabinet designations are
imminent, saying the officers to resign
probably are Lord Lansdowne, SIZE
tary Of State for Foreign Affairs; Lord
Londonderry, president of the hoard of
education, and Gerald Balfouh, presi-
dent of the board of trade.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1904-02-05
najors and r1inors.

God promises strength for the cares
OF the day, but not for those of the
week.
The perfection of Gods work does
not depend wholly on the polish Of the
instrument.
the man with an empty mind will
always put all his furniture in the win
dows of his life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23

think we have a good candidate in
Judge Herrick. l know him we'll and
| think he win surprise his opponents
before he has been on the stump very
long. I look for the warmest cam
paign this State nas ever seer. Judgt
Herrick will, of course, get Off the
bench at once, so as to devote all his
time to the campaign. The rest of the
ticket is good.
Edward Murphy, Jr.-It is a strong
ticket and nominated under circum-
stances which insure its election. Can
any one who has witnessed this con-
vention doubt the outcome for min
ute? When the Democracy of the
State unites as it has today for the first
time in more than a dozen years it
means that it is going to sweep the
State. l know Judge Herrick and all
about him. No attack can successfully
be made on him. He is as clean as q
hounds tooth.
Charles r. Murphy.-The action Of
the convention today sounds a call for
the united Democracy throughout the
State and means absolute harmony
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clusively that the Democratic admin
istration in North Carolina had proved
itself worthy of the peoples trust, ana
that the Republicans had demonstrat-
ed their uHfitness to be longer entruSt-
ed with the reins of the natonal gov
ernment.
In answer to the charge in the Re-
publican State platform adopted at
Greensboro of the increase in eXpen-
ditures for State government, he show
ed by statistics 70 the satisfaction ana
approval of his audience, that the in
crease was largely due to appropria-
tions for pensions to Confederate SOL
dierS and to the institutions for the
Blind and Deaf, and closed his state
ment with the question in powerful
tones:
Republican brother, if you are
here, would you take back one single
dollar appropriated for these humani-
tartan purposes" ?"
In answer to the charge Of the Re-
publicans that the Democrats have no
issues in this campaign, he declared
that sit is fraught with issues of the
greatest Importance TO all the peo-
pie" and proceeded to develop and
expound these issues with convincing
logic, supported by uncontradicted
facts cited from political records them
selves. His speech throughout was
strong and clear, creating enthusiasm
on the part of his hearers and evoking
frequent applause.
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David B. HiIl.-It was simply
game of getting together. We all had
to yield something. l did my part.
Every delegate voted for Judge Her.
rick He is the best candidate we could
get. And in saying this l cast no re-
Elections on any other candidate. Judge
Herrick will be elected. The State of
New York is going for Parker. l am
pleased that we have got such good
result. I hope all Democrats outside
of the State will notice that the party
here is headed the right way and
shoulder to shoulder.
William T.. Sheehan.-I am i'm
mensely pleased. Judge Herrick, un-
der the circumstances is the very
strongest candidate that we could have
obtained. He stands high in this State
and has the respect of all who know
him, either personally or by reputa-
ton. The effect of the united action
taken will be excellent, not only In
the State, but outside of it.
Patrick III. McCarren.-I am salts
fed. Some one had to give way in the
interest of the national ticket, and l
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

patches for the Emperor. In an in
terview Captain Cladot, informed
representative of the Associated Press
that repairs to the protected cruiser
Bogatyr had been completed, that the
damages to armored cruisers Gromo.
boi and Rossia did not necessitate
their going into drydock, and that both
were fit to resume active service.
Admiral Birileff, the Russian naval
commander at Cronstadt has ordered
the battleship Orel, the cruisers Oleg
and Jemptchug, and the transport
Kamtchcatka to be ready for sea on
September 27. They will proceed by
Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky's squad
ron.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press is informed on good authority
that Grand Duke Alexis, the High Ad-
miral, favors sending out the Baltic
fleet to the Far East by way Of Cape
Horn, but it is still undecided wheth-
er the fleet will start this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
Moye CESseS Democrats, but GrOWis
When Skinner Tres to Pat Him.
(Special TO News and OhserverN

Especial to News and Observer
Greenville, n. c., Sept. 22.-An ad-
vertised county convention of Populist
met here today during court recess.
There were less than a hundred pres
ent. A. j. Moye, who presided and
called the meeting to order, claimed
that the Democratic party was by de-
grees taking away the liberties of the
people, which he said was always the
result of one party having too much
power. He said two parties were ne
cessary and he favored the party that
gave SPECIAL privileges to none. Be-
fore closing he paid tribute to Roose-
welt.
Republican District Attorney Harry
Skinner got the ear of the convention
and made a pretty play to get Popu-
lists and dissatisfied Democrats TO fuse
with Republicans. He abused the
Democratic party in general and the
Watts law in particular. Chairman
Moye threy cold water on this by say
.ng he did not want to see the Popu-
list party become the tail end of the
whiskey party, that the Watts law was
on the statute boks to stay. He want
ed to see Democrats beaten, however
because he was afraid they would in
corporate every cross road where a
Democrat wanted to sell whiskey. The
convention adjourned to October Sth,
without action.
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The ticket nominated is high class
one from top to bottom, and will ap-
peal to Democrats generally as well as
invite support from young men and
encourage their efforts in the party. /
have no hesitation in predicting that ii
Will sweep the State and add great
strength TO the national candidates.
August Belmopt.--It is a splendid
ticket, splendidly nominated. All
friends of Judge Parker are encour-
aged. 1t means Democratic success
in this State and it will give great aid
to the party all over the union.
William Il. HoYnblower.-I am
greatly pleased and encouraged. Judge
Eerrick wall make a very strong can
didate and he will poll the full Demo-
cratic vote and very heavy independ-
ent vote.
George Foster Peabody regard
Judge Herrick as a very able man. He
will undoubtedly make a strong and
vigorous campaign.
Edward NJ. shepard esteem
Judge Herrck very highly and shall
cordially support the ticket
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
It is GRANGER
The New President of the
Atlantic and North
Carolina.

Especial to News and Observer)
New Bern, II. c., Sept. 22.-The
stockholders of the Atlantic and
North Carolina railroad met at noos
today in the company's office, L. G.
Daniels in the chair. The regulas
routine of business was transacted,
also a revision of the bylaws as To
officers salary.
Mr.. ]. w Granger, of Kinston. wal
elected president at salary of S1Oo
year, d. ]. Broadhurst of Goldsboro,
secretary and treasurer, at salary o.
$500 a year.
There being no other importan.
business on hand the meeting then ad-
journed.
Sir. Bryant'S Report.
The retiring report of President
James A. BRYAN showed earnings dur
ing the past year of $4,000. This is
S25 ,000 more than Mr.. Rowland will
pay for the lease.
Roasts Investigating Committee.
The most sensational feature OF the
meeting was the roast of the Cover
nor investigating Committee by Mr..
Bryan. He commented severely upon
their report and said they did him
| gross injustice and great wrong in their
findings. He took up their report in
detail and showed wherein he thought
| they had done him injustice. 1t was
| ''peppering'' to a degree, and indl-
Gated that Mr.. Bryan has "blood in his
| eye" for the committee
Claims VindicatiOn.
| MI Bryan referred to the fact thai
| the Governor had re-appointed every
member of the old board of directors
under whom he had served, and saic
that such appointment, after the re.
port of the Commission, was com
plete vindication for him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
WHEN WILL THE
FIGHTING BEC|N2
Mukden Waits For the
Expected Storm.
FINAL PREPARATIONS
Disposition of the Russian Forces
The Japanese Operations Against
the City Said to be Rapidly
DeyeIoping---No News
From Port Arthur.
(By the Associated Press.)

St Petersburg Sept &c p. NO.
The Japanese operations against
Mukden are rapidly developing. Gen
eral Kuropatkin announces that the
Japanese army at BentsiaDutze is be-
ginning to advance northward. The
outposts yesterday tried to capture
Kaouotu Pass commanding the road
to ushun. The Russians are offer
ing a stubborn resistance. which is
likely to retard decisive operations.
KuroDatkin has placed strong
forces astride the Mukden and ushun
roads to BentsiaDutze. The Russians
are also holding the passes of the Da
Range eastward of BentSiaDutze.
A dispatch from Harbin announces
that another Japanese regiment is
moving further eastward. but IT. is
regarded as improbable that they will
move in considerable force from
Dziantchan along the roads leading to
Mukden, Fushun and SintSintin. Sc
we're fighting is probable before the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
A WOMAN FROM PORT ARTHUR,
Escaping She Tells of a Fly Which.
Feeds on Corpses and the Bite of
Which is Death.
(By the Associated Press.) }

Che Foo, Sept. 21.-Mrs. Anna
Kravtchenko, the English wife of
Russian army officer who arrived here
the night of September IL with Lieu
tenant Prince Radzivil. from Porta
Arthur, is the first woman to run tho
blockade from the Russian stronghold
since the Japanese increased their Wig
ilance to prevent egress from the port
Her trip was rendered extremely peril
Gus because she came out with the
Prince and his companion, Lieutenant
ChristOforoff, who carried messages
from Lieutenant General StOessel, the
commander at Port Arthur to Cen
eral Kuropatkin. Both these officers
were disguised and had they been cap
turei by the Japanese they certainly
would have been executed.
Mrs. kratvtchenko was so worn out
and exhausted by her adventure that
she was unable to see the correspond
ent of the Associated Press until to-
day. In an interview she spoke Ia
him as follows:
1--WE left Port Arthur at eight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23

into the streets of the town with arms
swinging, with appraised finger quiV-
ering in the air, pacing up and down.
The court house shakes with applause.
Glenn is beside himself again. His
words tumble out; his voice rises, he
gets down when the crash of apprGba.
ton occurs
III before a cold audience he could
get up so high he would have to slide
down as precipitately as we did from
Eagles Nest last night. When the
people have controlled themselves as
long as they can and then break forth
into mountain yells and the stamp OF
heavy feet and the liquid laughter OF
women, he utilzes the opportunity to
slip back to earth and wipe his face
before he takes another flight as high
as the peaks that form the views from
the high windows of the room.
Compare Him to Vance.
The more I see of Glenn the more 1
realize that he was inevitable as the
next Governor Those old men who
come for miles to the speaking COM
pare him invariably to Vance. He has
the human touch that tells. The
crowds never tire when he speaks.
"a leetle too short said a grey
whisker at Waynesville yesterday, af-
ter a two hours talk. Another
Waynesville man, a lawyer, sat within
the bar and listened while big and cam
did tears rolled down his cheeks. This
man is a politician. At the end of the
speaking he guiltily wiped his eyes.
Did you see me crying?" said he.
Il did it for it's effect on the crowd. -
There were twenty others in the
same fix; it was a mutual desire, a
unanimous political device, if the law
yer was entirely frank.
1t it wonderful how the jokes
take; the billy goat one is big boy in
Continued on Page Five.)
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o'clock on the night of September Is.
There was a good wind and the moon
was bright. We were successful in
avoiding the danger of the first Japa-
nese blockading line. We came up
to the second line when the moon wal
under a cloud. Searchlights were
flashing on all sides. but our junk was
not discovered.
eve suddenly discovered ourselves
close to another junk with a Japa-
nese crew on board. They presum-
ably were pirates but we outsailed
them and drew away.
"At 6 o'clock the next morning we
saw a steamer comm in our direction.
She had the appearance of a cruiser
and / was terribly frightened. When
we saw the cruiser Prince Radzicil
and Lieutenant Christoforoff went be-
low. l stretched myself out on deck
and covered myself with dirty plan-
kets. Chinese We're lying at my feet
and at my sides and for nearly AR
hour. although nearly smothered, J.
kept my position. l never uttered a
more thankful prayer than when
was informed that the steamer we had
seen was a Red Cross vessel ard THAI
her captain had no intention OF over
haulinG us.
More Fatal Than the Tsetse.
"There are no contagious diseases at
Port Arthur, but many deaths are re-
sulting from the bite of a large red
headed fly which feeds on the de-
composing corpses scattered over the
battle fields. A doctor who was bitten
on the thumb by one Of these flies, In
stantly severed that member. He then
had his arm amputated but not be-
fore the poison had reached his heart,
The result of the bite was fatai.
1.-The old town of Port Arthur is al
most entirely wrecked. The streets are
filled with holes made by exploding
shells The loss of life in Port Ar
thur from the bombardments has been
remarkably small. Once / counted
ffty-seven Japanese Shells fired at q
Russian battery. not one of which
reached its mark.
The Russian garrison is cheerful.
1t would be impossible to imagine a
Drawer or finer set of men. They re-.
turn from their days duty in the
trenches with songs on their lips. AL
though many places in the ranks are
vacant, all the men have unlimited
confidence in their power to hold the
fortress against the enemy.
Il assure YOU" Mrs Kravtchenko
said in conclusion to the correspond
ent, that l believe Port Arthur viii,
stand against the Japanese. ] don't
think the stronghold Will fall
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
HIS BULLET SANG
But the Prince Foiled the
Would be Assassin's
Attempt.
(By the Associated Press.)

NDS tIIG lASSUDItIUCNI It OtN'T
st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-In Odessa
this morning while Chief of Police
Neidgardt, in company with Prince
Obolensky, was inspecting some new
government buildings in the Boulevard
Nicholas. near the Pushkin monument,
a young man wearing a blue blouse
fired revolver from a distance of six
PAGES at Neidgardt. The bullet did not
strike the chief of police, and the
wouId-be assassin was about to fire
again when he was seized by Prince
Obolensky. The mans weapon fell to
the ground. and a desperate struggle e
ensuied, in the course of which NJ.
Neidgardt was wounded in the hand
with a dagger. The assailant was Sc
cured and placed in custody. He re-
fuses to give his name or any account
of himself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
Capture of StiIl-One Arrest.

Especial to News and Observer
Fayetteville, n. c., Sept. 22.-
Deputy Collector D. c. Downing and
w. G.. Pool and Deputy Marshal Cart
er arrived in Fayetteville last night,
having captured a siXty-gallon still on
the land Of w. J. Tyson, near Bladen
Union church. twenty miles from
Fayetteville, together with thirty gal
Ions of brandy and eight gallons of
corn whiskey They destroyed on
the spot 500 gallons of beer and
nineteen fermenters. Tyson was ar
rested by Deputy Marshal Carter He
gave $500 bond for his appearance
at trial Saturday and was discharged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
Anothc- Fort Captured.
(Rv the Associated Press.)

Toxic Sept 22.-(2 p. m.)-While
official confirmation is lacking it
seems certain that the Japanese pos
sess a fort on another height west
ward of Itzshan, which they carried
by desperate assaults ana nave SINCE
resisted All attempts to recapture by
the Russians. Both of these heights
overlook Port Arthur offering excel
lent gun positions which materially
weaken the Russian defense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
Tried for Incest.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and ODserVeFJ
Fayetteville, N. c., Sept. 22.-The
preliminary hearing of Charles Harp
er, a negro, charged with criminal
assault on his own daughter. was held
before SQUIRE G. T. OVERLY, here.
The prosecutrix testified that the
prisoner had been guilty of the crime
charged for the last five years, since
she was twelve years old. and her
sister gave evidence against her father
also.
The court found the existence of
probable cause, and remanded Harper
to Jail to await the action of the
grand jury at the November term of
Superior court. &
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
The Russians RecOnnoitre.
CBv the Associated Press.)

General Kuropatkin'S Headquarters
in the Field, Sept. II, via Flu San, Sept
22.-The Russians are connoitcrinE
along the Japanese frontier with
large force of cavalry. supported by
guns. With three guns they appeared
Yesterday evening within 5000 yards
of Yentai station and threw few
shells at the station. They continued
the cannonading at intervals all today
The Russian force on the Mukdeu TOAD
extends from Shuligo. eight miles
north of Yentai. to Tsaotoitsu, five
miles northeast.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
SPRUILL AND kITCHIN.
They Address a Large and Enthusias-
tic Audience at Winston Salem.
Especial to News and Observer J

Especial to News and Observer
Winston-Salem, n. c., Sept. 22.-
Hon. Frank Spruill, presidential cleo
tor and Congressman w. W. kitchin
addressed a large ana enthusiastic
audience in the court house here to-
night on the political issues. They
spoke for more than two hours and
the manner in which they held the
crowd was remarkable. The speeches
marked the formal opening of the
campaign here. Both speakers made
fine impression
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
Attempts to Turn Russian Left.
(Rv the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
St. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-Q;3O p.
m.)-Genral kuropatkfn telegraphs
under yesterdays date that the Jap
anese continut their attempts TO turn
the Russian left. but without success.
According to the latest lnIormatlon
received nv the War Office Field Mar
shall Oyama advance forces are still
thirty miles south and southeast OF
Fushlln. The War Office does not
expect a battle at Fushun until after
a series of rear guard engagements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
GILMER PUTS A POSER.
Brother, Would You Take
Back One Dollar Appropriated for
These Humanitarian Purposes.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Maxton, N. c.. Sept. EN- the
town hall last night Hon. r. d. GIlner
addressed an audience of Democrats on
the political issues of the day. His
speech was an able discussion of the
policies, both in State and nation. OF
the two political parties showing con-