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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
THE RUSSIAN
JAPANESE WAR
HAPPENINGS OF TIE WEEK
TOLD IN BRIEF.
LATEST OF WAR NEWS
Movements of The Contending Forces
And Other Matters of Interest as
Reported by the Press Correspon-
dents, In Condensed Paragraphs.

London.-Lord Lansdowne, in the
House of Lords, declared that Sc
rious breach of international law had
been committed by Russia in the
sinking of the steamer, Knight Com
mander.
M. Won Plehve, Russian Minister Of
the Interior, was assassinated by a
bomb thrower while driving on one Of
the crowded streets Of St. Petersburg.
Russia has informed Great Britain
that full reparation will be made if
wrong has been done in sinking the
steamer Knight Commander.
The American Government has ask
ed Russia for information concerning
the reported capture of the steamer,
Arabia. The communication does not
take the form Of aprotest. Russia
has replied that she is without infor-
nation, and will be compelled to delay
compliance until the vessel reaches
Vladivostok.
Premier Balfour, in the House of
Commons, stated that the acute stage
Of the Red Sea incidents had passed,
but that the Knight Commander case
is a serious one.
America will not act in the Knight
Commander case, depending upon
Great Britain to settle with Russia.
Refugees arriving at Che-Foo from
Port Arthur report that exceedingly
heavy fighting occurred to the east
and northeast of Port Arthur on We'd
nesday and Thursday and Friday of
last week. A general attack is be-
lieved to have begun on Thursday.
Noncombatants at Port Arthur are
sussisting mainly upon oatmeal and
rice. The fresh meat supply is ex-
hausted.
The Japanese Minister at Washing
ton has been informed that in the en-
gagement at Ta-Tche-Kiao the Rus
sian casualties were 1000, and the
Japanese 1000.
The Russian artillery fire at Ia
Tche-Kiao was directed BY telephone
from an eminence.
Russia has filed formal protest
British shipments of contraband to
Japan.
Russia does not intend to hasten
the settlement of the question Of the
right of::vessels of the volunteer fleet
to pass the Dardanelles.
The German steamer Arabia under
charter of an American company, cap
tured by Russian war vessels, has ar
rived at Vladiyostok in charge of a
prize crew. After the contraband has
been discharged the vessel will be re-
leased.
The attack by the japanese on the
right flank. of the Russian southern
army was begun at Hal Cheng on Fri
day morning.
A dispatch from Kuchiatzu, Man
churla, dated thursday, stateS lnaC
great battle is imminent. The Rus
slams are making a demonstration IN
large force before Pien Pass.
Russian guns in the artillery battle
at Tche-Kiao were behind a range
of steep hills, and were concealed by
high grass and trees. For this reason
the Japanese were unable to hello
graph the position.
Toxic announces that five japanese
officers were killed and forty-one
wounded in the fighting which has
been in progress about Port Arthur
Russian troops are pouring into
Harbin at the rate of $4,000 weekly.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Negro School Teacher Victim.

Clarksville, Tenn. There was con-
siderable excitement among the bet
ter class of colored people here over
the arrest of Buster Martin, colored,
on the charge Of criminal assault up
on Annie johnson, teacher in the
colored public schools of the city.
Threats of violence against fhe priso-
ner were made, and to protect the
prisoner three extra guards are on du-
ty at the county jail.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Beauvoir is Flourishing.

The executive committee of the
board of directors of the Beavoir Con-
federate Soldiers Home held a meet
ing on Monday at the home to discuss
routine affairs. Auditor 7. M. Henry,
who is secretary of the board, reports
the home comfortably filled with vet
erans, who are enjoying themselves
fishing and bathing at the old home of
jeff Davis.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Offer Accepted by Russia.

st. Petersburg. Russia has express
ed her pleasure at being able to accept
the offer Of the United States to take
part in the protection of the seals at
the Kommander Islands during the
war. The question how they will be
protected is a matter which will be
arranged between Great Britain and
the United States.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Sultan Gives Audience to American.

Washington. Minister Leishman
has cabled the State Department from
Constantinople that be had a long in
terview with the Sultan. No details
were given but it is assured by the Off
cials here that the interview was salts
factory. Tie Minister has been try
ing for many months to gain personal
access to the Sultan so that he made
substantial progress.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Cutting Salaries at Worlds Fair.

Worlds Fair Grounds, st. Louis
An order was promulgated effective
August /, reducing the salaries of all
employees and officers of the Worlds
Fair Company from 5 to 20 per cent.
The reductions vary according to the
amount received, those receiving the
smallest salaries being reduced the
least. No salary of $50 per month or
less will be affected by the retrench-
ment order.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
ra IT " cono+or Frad n

Esoprus, N. Y.-Senator Fred Du-
bois, a member of the Committee on
Privileges and Elections, which con-
Quoted the investigation of the pro-
tests against Senator Reed Smoot, of
Utah, retaining his seat in the Senate,
announced that the investigation viii be
continued in Utah soonafter the elee-
ton. Especial inquiry will be made
in to the subject Of church domination
of politics. The investigation was
started early in the last Congress, and
cssntinued until adjournment
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

Tangier The French cruisers Kleb-
er and Galilee, which sailed from Tou-
Ion, July 27, arrived here Sunday. It
is believed that the Kleber has troops
on board. The arrival Of the warship
caused considerable excitement among
the Moors. 1t is rumored that heavy
fighting has taken place between the
forces of the pretender, Bu Hamara,
and the Imperial troops and that the
pretsndsr has occupied Uida.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Electric Railroad to Leland.

Governor Vardaman issued his
proclamation incorporating the Green
vile and Leland Electric Railroad
Company, which is to have its begin
ming in the city of of Greenville and
run to Leland, in the same county. 1t is
expected that the company will short
ly organize and decide on the amount
of capital stock.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Negro School Teacher Victim.

Clarksville, Tenn. There was con-
siderable excitement among the bet
ter class of colored people here over
the arrest of Buster Martin, colored,
on the charge Of criminal assault up
on Annie johnson, a teacher in the
colored public schools of the city.
Threats of violence against the priso-
ner were made, and to protect the
prisoner three extra guards are on du-
ty at the county Jail.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

The Illinois Central railroad has de-
cided to employ two additional train
dispatchers here, and this will make
Jackson the most important dispatch
ing place between New Orleans and
Memphis, Notwithstanding the fact
that Office of the chief dispatcher is at
McCOmb Citv
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

Suit has been filed by Charles Hal
smith for George H. McFadden and
Brother at jackson against the Ala
bama and Vicksburg Railroad in the
sum Of $1,045.35 for damages sustain
ed to Gotten which was given to the
road at Bolton for transportation to
Jackson. It is alleged that the cotton
was allowed to remain in the weather
and was greatly damaged.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Big Negro Gathering.

The negroes of this state are going to
have the biggest crowd and one of the
biggest times of their lives at Natchez
from the 22nd to the 2Sth of August,
the occasion being sthe meeting of the
Negro Young Peoples Christian and
Educational Congress. Fifteen hun
dred delegates are expected, and they
will all be there. Booker T. Wash
ington will be the chief attraction, but
four bishops and other high church
dignitaries will be there also.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

Chicago. o.-The Illinois Central Rail-
road Company has filed for record a
trust deed on twelve of its branch
lines in Illinois and Indiana to secure
a loan Of $2O,0OO,0O0 made by the
Union Trust Company, Of New York,
and Joel E. Williamson, of Evansville,
Ind.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Sleeping wife Shot.

Dallas, Tex. Samuel Fl. Cordelf, an
insurance agent, shot and killed his
wife while she was asleep. Cordell
then shot himself. Jealousy is given
as the cause of the dead. Two chill
dren are left homeless.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Fire Destroys Three Houses.

A fire destroyed three and damaged
two other houses belonging to d. c.
Parkman on Second street in Mt.
Olive. 1t was clearly the result of ac-
cident and probably caught from the
kitchen flue. Loss about 81 300, most
ly covered by insurance.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
New Road for Aberdeen.

Columbus is now rejoicing in the ear
ly prospect of another railroad con-
Meeting that city with Aberdeen and
the Frisco SYSTEM The proposed rail.
road is the Columbus, Memphis and
Pensacola, which was chartered about
a year ago by citizens Of Lowndes
county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

Chicago. The Illinois Central Rail-
road Company has fled for record a
trust deed on twelve Of its branch
lines in Illinois and Indiana to secure
a loan Of $2O,0O0,006 made by the
Union Trust Company, of New York,
and Joel E. Williamson, Of Evansville,
Ind.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Kings Daughters New Home.

The Kings Daughters Circle No.
2 of Greenville have awarded to Con-
tractor ]. f. Barnes contract for
their new home, or hospital. The
building will cost in the neighborhood
of $4,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Paper Mill Explosion.

Mexico City.-Three men were kill
ed and six injured in an explosion at
San Rafael paper mills near this city.
The foreman, an Italian named Oneni,
was among the killed. The accident
was the result of the neglect of the
workmen in. charge of the boiler.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Depressed Lumber Trade.

Information received from some
points along the Gulf and Ship Island
Railroad is to the effect that some OF
the lumber mills are reducing wages,
owing to depressed condition OF the
lumber trade.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

st. Louisa rumor is current that
the World s Fair management is ne
gosiating for loan Of 81 100000 from
va}ious financial institutions af st.
Ldsis. When asked if such loan had
had. been. made President Francis
said: The exposition company does
not owe one dollar to any financial
institution in st. Louis or elsewhere; I;
but negotiations have been with some
Of the banks and trust companies of
the city for loan in the event II
should be required
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05
Cottages for Porto Rico.

Savannah, Ga.-The bark Grace
Deering sailed for Porto Rico, carry
ing $50 cottages and cargo of other
material, to be used by the Govern
ment at number of posts on the IS
land. The cottages are knocking
downs'sl. The material has been cut to
the proper sizes, planed, mortised and
in every other way prepared so that
nofhing will be needed except to fit
and fasten together the various parts.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

London. British opinion is that the
Red Sea incident and the assasAina-
tion Of NJ. Won Plehve will bring the
Far ERstern war 10 an early clssA
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-08-05

London. British opinion is that the
Red Sea incident and the assassina-
tion Of M. Won Plehve will bring the
Far Eastern war to an early close.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
A Missing Youna Man.

Clifford Peterson, a young man of this city, told his parents that he was going on the excursion 10 Lewis Springs Sunday morning and that he would go hunting while there He took with him a pair of overalls. and packing his gun. was a passenger .'n the excursion train. Since then nothing has been heard of him and his parents are almost distracted over his disappearance. Telegrams have been sent to a number of places, where he has friends, and where it might be presumed he had gone. All state that he has not been at either of the places. The Review is in receipt of a telegram from Mesa which is un- able to locate him there where he had relatives. No cause can be giv. en for the strange disappearance, but it is hoped that soon some word may be had of his whereabouts.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
The Sewer Proposition.

Last evening the sewer committee of the City Council met with Ray FL ledge at the cfices of the Bisbee Wa ter and Fuel company to hear what
 proposition Mir. Elledge had tc make on the sewer question. Aldermen Sowle, Devine and Caven were pres ent. The proposition made by Mir. Eledge was practically the same as
 was made in the petition at the last special meeting of the Council The company is to give connection with all city buildings, give Bisbee one-third Of the net profits, and after twenty years the city gets the whole system
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
New Boiler Under Steam.

The new 150-horse power boiler which was recently installed at the Wolverine, was fired up for the first time Monday night The boiler is of the fire tube pattern. and is built to carry 150 pounds pressure. The ad dition of this steam maker gives the Wolverine all the boiler capacity nee essary to carry on their development work for some time.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Henkel Is Sole Agent.

Attention is called to the new ad- vertisement in the Review of today oi the Rex Rheumatic Ring Company. whose wares have attracted the atten- tion of so many in this section of the country. Mir Henkel, the well known jeweler, has taken the sole agency of this remarkable rheumatic cure, which is so simple as to cause the ut- most astonishment. It is suggested that all who are in the least affected with rheumatism. just drop in and see MT Henkel and have an interview with him upon the subject.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Scott Found Guilty,

Yesterday afternoon E.. B. Scott, who was charged with conducting a disorderly house, was given a jury trial at the court of Judge Brown At torney Baker represented the Territo- " and Williams & Bennett the defend. ants. After hearing the evidence, the jury brought in verdict of guilty, and the judge pronounced a sentence of sixty days or s60. Scott's house has been meeting place for most of the coons in town They played poker and dices and made so much noise that they disturbed the neighborhood
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
A Free Entertainment.

Manager Hurst. of the Gym is ar ranging another free entertainment to be given within short time at the Gym. Boxing, wrestling. fencing and other sports will be down on the pro gram for the evening. The object of giving these free entertainments is to get the men of Bisbee interested in the Gym Club, so that they will be. come members of the organization.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
The ladv BowIers.

Thursday a number of the lady bowlers, accompanied by their friends will visit Bisbee, and play a matched game with a Bisbee ladies' team al the Gym. The Bisbee ladies are mak ing preparations to entertain their guests from the Shelter city. The Bisbee ladies are forming league oi five teams to play a series of game: for silver bowling pin mounted o1 an ebony pedestal.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Still Cutting Ore.

Supt. Jack Hoatson, of the Lake Superior and Pittsburg, was in town yesterday afternoon from the mine He said that the northwest 1000 drift is still cutting through the manganese and suiphide which was mentioned in the Review of recent issue. The drift is now in twenty feet of this ore Otherwise MT. Hoatson said that there is nc material change at the mine
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Unchanged at the C. G B.

Supt. Beehler, of the C. & B.. was in town yesterday. He said that the drills were boring away into the hills toward the L. s. & P, but no particu- lar change in the formation has been observed.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
To Organize Baptists.

Rev. Elmer Gessel was in Bisbee yesterday looking over the field for the establishing a Baptist church in this city. He met several of the peo- pie of Bisbee who are members of that denomination, and said that he believes that an organization can be made here.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Saves the Grass.

The showers of yesterday were just what the cattlemen wanted. That rain means the saving of young grass which was started by the rains of week ago.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Gets Uncle Sam's Money.

Deputy Collector Wright, of the Naco custom house, was in Bisbee yesterday. He said that there is very little if any smuggling going on through the Naco country.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Still Unsettled Case.

There is no change in the situation between the National Bank people and the proprietors of the City Barber shop. The case to gain possession of the building has not as yet come to trial, nor has the date of the suit been set.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Meeting of County Committee.

Hon. B. A. Packard has called a meeting of the Democratic County Committee to meet at the Copper Queen Hotel on Saturday next at onel o'clock
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
The Delegates Returned.

The Bisbee delegation to the Terri torial convention returned last evening from Tucson. Hotel accommodations were scarce, and they had to do some hustling for rooms.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Were Well Pleased.

The Bisbee Odd Fellows who attend ed the institution of the Encampment in Douglas report that they were roy ally entertained by the Douglas peo- pie.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Hctei Is Crowded.

For the last three nights Manager
 Rouzer. of the C. o. Hotel, has had his hands full. Bisbee is being visit ed by an exceptionally large number of travelling men lately.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Laying of Corner Stone.

The laying of the corner stone of the Congregational church in Tomb stone will occur May 25. Geo. B. Wilcox will officiate.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
c. E. Business Meeting.

There is 10 be business meeting of the Christian Endeavor of the Church of the Covenant at o'clock this cv- ening al the church.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
United States Grand Jury.

Clerk of Courts Wilcox has re- ceived the court order calling the United States grand jury for June 6. The Territorial grand jury has not yet been ordered.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Gone to Los Angeles.

Alex Grant, of Douglas, passed through Bisbee yesterday morning on his way to Los Angeles, where he goes on business. He was one of the original owners of the Lucky Tiger ground.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Died Last Night.

The infant son of H. E. Prindle died last evening. and will be buried Thursday afternoon.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Left for Home.

Mrs. Del Lewis. of Tombstone, left yesterday for her home. accompanied by her children. She has been visit ing her mother, Mrs. Edwards, of this city.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Lucky Tiger President.

B. F. Graham. president of the Lucky Tiger Mining company, was in Bisbee yesterday from Douglas.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
A Good Dance.

Last night there a very pleasant social dance at the Gym. It was well attended by club members.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Sells Douglas Land.

C.. L. Taylor, a well known real estate agent and rancher of Douglas, was in Bisbee last evening.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
Back in Bisbee.

Back in Bisbee. F. A. Tovrea returned last evening
 from a trip to Douglas, where he is
 interested in the Palace Market.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25
BRIEF
 CITY Y, NEWS
He Sells Clothes.

He Sells Clothes.
 R. Bloom, representing a large clothing house in the east, is in Bis bee.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25

E. p. 6 6. W. Superintendent.
 Supt. Simmons. of the E. P. & s. w. R. R., is in Bisbee on railroad business.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-25

One of the Tiore Owners.
 James Suits, of the Luck Tiger. was in Bisbee yesterday. He is now interested in a gold proposition near Dudleyville.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
East Hebron.

The sick are numerous in this vicinity
with colds and throat trouble.
Miss Clara WaShburn has finished
work for Milton and Harry Bearce anG
returned home after an absence of five
months.
Lemuel Greene passed the Sabbath
with his wife at her home in Hebron.
Mrs. Levi Hodsdon and granddaughter
Hazel Hodsdon, passed last week with
friends in North Auburn.
Mrs. NJ. w. Woodward from West Au.
burn visited Mrs. T. l.. Rogers last week
Mrs. Maud Z. Greene returned to
Portland Tuesday afternoon.
l.. G.. Perry lost valuable horse last
Friday night. In the early morning he
started as usual with his load for Au.
burn and Lewiston. When he got to
John Bailey's mill he found his horse
was sick and turned homeward. The
horse stood up all day and lay down at
night but never got up again, and died
that night. 1t was western horse and
said to be valuable. His friends are
quite sorry for Mr.. Perry to lose so good
a horse.
Grant Holder and wife intend to come
to Maine to remain through the summer
Mrs. Holders health is rapidly failing.
She has had two severe operations in a
hospital in Boston and is not gaining but
failing.