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The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
COUNT CASSINI TALKS
ABOUT THE AFFAIR.
Ambassador at Washington Says No
Enmity Was Felt.

Enmity Was Felt.
Washington, Oct. 24-Offcial news
of the action of the Russian fleet. in
firing on British fishing vessels, reach
ed Washington to-day in a cablegram
from the American consul at Hull.
He recited the facts as stated in the
press dispatches and added that great
excitement prevailed there.
The news was received here with
something like dismay, for it excited
apprehension that the result might be
worldwide entanglements unless ex-
traordinary tact is shown by both the
British and Russian government Off
Gals in dealing with the affair. In Of
fetal circles there is the strongest
possible desire to prevent any extern
sion of the present war in, the East.
Arbitrary and unreasonable demands
on the one hand and an uncompro-
missing spirit on the other might, it is
believed, backed by an excited press,
easily involve the two great Euro
pean nations in hostilities, the result
of which would be to call to Russian
support her ally, France, and per-
haps develop an English alliance so
far undiscovered to European politi-
clans. But as the unfortunate incident
was more carefully considered here.
the impression strengthened that it
was not one which would defy diplo-
matte treatment, particularly in view
of the fact that it is the concensus of
opinion here that the affair was by
no means a premeditated attack up
on a neutral power, but rather a
blunder-terrible-bu not beyond
reparation by peaceful methods.
Count Cassini, the Russian ambas-
sador, has received no official informa-
ton on the subject. with the excep-
ton Of the news contained in the dis
patch received by the State Depart
ment to-day from its consul at Hull.
He was unable, therefore, to speak
officially, but in a conversation with
a representative of the Associated
Press he said:
eve have recently learned that the
Japanese have been tremendously ac-
tive in the effort to inf1ict severe dam
age upon the Baltic squadron before 1t
reached the Far East. Admiral Ro-
jesventsky knew this, and he left home
with implicit instructions, no doubt,
to keep the most rigid watch through
out his trip. When this is known it
is not difficult to see that when his
squadron came upon these vessels at
night and seeing them approa ching his
ships even after the initial shots had
been fired that his commanders should
have mistaken them for vessels hos
tilely inclined. Moreover, the vessels
were encountered at night, which was
the time an attack would probably have
been made.
ct am very confident that thinking
people will not make the blunder of
saying that the Russian commanders
Intentionally fired upon British fishing
vessels. Fishing vessels themselves
are, of course, harmless. I am equal
" sure that Admiral Rojesventsky,
when he makes his report, will have
a full and satisfactory explanation for
what now appears to be a regrettable
incident"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25

Continued From First Page.
pursuers encountered a Gordon of police
that had been hurriedly dispatched to
guard the embassy. After singing
'Rule Britannia" the disturbers dis
persed, no arrests being made; but the
police continued to guard the embassy
as if it were a British fortress. With
such vigilance did they carry out their
task that when Prince Sviatopolk-N Mir
sky, cousin of the new Russian min
lister of the Interior and second secre-
tary of the embassy arrived, he had
hard work getting in. Count Benken-
dorff had telephoned him to come to
the embassy to write long cipher mes
sage to st. Petersburg describing to-
nights hostile demonstration.
In reply to request for some state
ment to the Associated Press, the Am
bassador sent word that he could say
nothing, but it was gathered that he
had sent a dispatch to st. Petersburg,
which may add to the existing delicacy
of the situation.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
HOSTILE ARMIES ARE
BUT 700 YARDS APART.

With the japanese Left Army, Gen.
Oku's lin the Field, oct p, p. M,
via F'usan. Oct. 24.-The respective
armies retain somewhat peculiar posi-
lions. Their advanced forces are lying
in the trenches 700 yards apart, and
their inaction cannot be explained.
For five days the japanese have not
attempted TO make the advance for
which the Russians seem TO be walt
ing.
The outposts and patrols of both
sides are in close touch, and there is
occasional firing by the light artillery
batteries. The japanese are sending
dow the guns and rifles captured
from the Russians, and are receiving
supplies of ammunition and reinforce
ments
A japanese forward movement Is
daily expected, and IL Is believed that
there is heavy fighting ahead.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
RUSSIANS ENTRENCH
AS THEY ADVANCE.
At the Same Time They lombard
the Japanese.

the Japanese.
Mukden, Oct. "a, via Pekin.1The
Russian forces on the left again
crossed the Shakhe river on Oct. 81
and are now pushing forward to-
wards the Japanese positions, en-
trenching as they advance. At the
same time Russian batteries are con-
tinually bombarding the Japanese,
who can be plainly seen engaged in
the making of trenches.
This plan of the Russians to en-
trench as they advance was adopted
because it was found in the recent big
battle that it was impossible to ad-
vance without some protection from
the japanese shrapnel fire.
The Russian batteries are now better
screened than they were in former
engagements, but the troops on both
sides apparently make no great eff
forts to conceal themselves.
The Russian and Japanese armies
are now separated by less than four
miles, and the whole field of opera
tions of both armies can be plainly
seen.
The question of fuel is becoming a
serious one. The greater part of the
Chinese corn has already been used
for fuel and for fodder, while most
of the houses i'm the Chinese villages
have been destroyed and their wood
used for fuel.
Without fuel and without shelter
beyond that provided by tents, it
seems impossible for the armies to
remain in the fields during the in
creasing cold weather.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
TO THE ROOTS
Food the Cause and Another Food the
Cure of Stomach Ais.

When sickness comes it's best to go
to the root of the trouble at once
take away the kind of food used when
the person got i'll for the food evil
IDENTIFY didn't keep the body up. Feed
the patient on Grape-Nuts. That is
the way of the food cure which has
so many remarkable cases to its credit.
Several years ago my husband be-
came affected by most disagreeable
and painful diarrhoea, lost his appe-
tite and grew shockingly thin ana
haggard. / persuaded him finally to
see a physician but after taking a
course Of medicine he was worse than
ever and this discouraged him so he
tried a lot Of homemade remedies but
they gave him only temporary relief.
FINALLY persuaded him to try an
other physician, who treated him Tor
indigestion which he said was the
cause of all his troubles, but after sew
eral months treatment the physician
said: You have let IL run so long II
has become chronic and exceedingly
difficult to cure and you will always
be troubled more or less
"Well. you can imagine how this
made him feel.
sometime after that some friends
advised Grape-Nuts food ana ne
trial To our surprise he began to
innnrove at once. He kept on each
dav getting better and better until
now he can eat anything he likes and
declares he never felt so well in his
life. has absolutely no trouble with
his stomach and bowels, and is heshier
than he has been for years. Three
cheers for Grape-Nuts." Name given
nv Postum Co, Battle Creek. Mich.
Sounds too easy almost 70 be true,
but 10 days trial by anyone will prove
the value Of Grape Nuts, the most
scientific food IN the world.
There's "A renRon."
Get the famous little book. THE
Road to MELVILLE" In each pkge.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS AAE
CHEERFUL OVER THE OUTL OOK

years ago are now giving loyal and
enthusiastic support to the Parker and
Davis ticket.
Senator German and other working
members Of the Campaign Commit
tee, who are not given to rainbow
CHASING, tell their friends frankly that
democratic success is possible under
existing conditions. In spite of the
outward display of confidence by the
republican managers, it is said they
are not justified in the extravagant
claims they are making. The most
encouraging feature of the Democratic
canvass is the general line up of the
party in all sections of the country and
the friendly disposition of the indepen-
dent voters in the doubtful states.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25

Norfolk, Va, Oct. 24.-Berkley is
now under martial law. Two encount-
ers occurred tonight between the
troops and negroes. One negro refus-
ed to obey orders to move on and was
bayoneted. He is not seriously hurt.
Two militiamen called upon negro
seen crossing a lot TO halt. In reply
he opened fire on them and they re-
piled. The negro fired three times and
fell in front Of the soldiers fire. AS
they rushed towards him he jumped up
and ran, escaping In the darkness. 1t
is thought he is wounded.
There is an ugly undercurrent Of feel
ing existing among the negroes of the
town.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
JAPANESE TOTAL OF
RUSSIAN DEAD 1888,

Toxic, Oct. 24.-The japanese head
quarters here to-day, without referring
to the general situation in the vicinity
of Shakhe river. published the follow
ing report received yesterday:
"Since the last telegram referring to
the enemy's dead bodies left on the
field, they have been increased to the
following:
Found by the right army, $500;
found by the left army. 56OS; found
by the center army. $3.50; total, 1888
THE number of prisoners captured
totals 709."
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
FIRE AT OCALA.

Ocala. Fla, Oct. 24.-The residence
northern part of the city, We're de-
stroyed by fire last night. With the
residence went the furniture and cloth
ing of the family, the members of
which barely escaped with their lives,
and with the barn went several wag-
ons, carriages, harness, etc. The fire
seems to have been incendiary. The
loss is several thousand dollars; the
insurance only $500.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
ST. PETERSBURG IGNORANT
AS TO ITS MEANING.
Does Not Know What to Make of the
BIunder.

BIunder.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 24.-Midnight-
No official or unofficial Russian ex-
PLANTATION of the unfortunate affair oft
Dogger Bank is forthcoming up to
this time, and the world must wait I'M
til tomorrow to hear Vice Admiral
Rojestvensky's version of the firing
upon the British fishermen. Rojest-
Ventsky has communicated direct to the
Emperor, but at 1880 o'clock tonight
the admiralty announced that it had
not yet received a report. At the same
hour the foreign office issued a state
ment expressing the regrets of the gov
eminent for the deplorable incident,
but explaining that no formal action
as possible until Rojestvensky's report
OF the affair has been received.
While no formal action has been TAX
en- the deepest regret is expressed in
all quarters, and the purpose of the
government to make amends If Ro-
Jestvensky shall be found to have been
IN fault has been proclaimed in every
government department. Emperor
Nicholas himself was greatly aggriev-
ed when he heard the news, while he
was inspecting the cruiser Oleg at
Sronstadt this afternoon; and Foreign
Minister Lamsdorff expressed to Am
passador Hardinge his deepest personal
regrets. The Russian embassy at Lon
don has also been directed to convey
similar expressions to the government
OF Great Britain. 1t is felt that this
is all that can possibly be done pending
the receipt of Admiral RojestVenslky's
statement
That a horrible blunder has been
committed is recognized and deplored
everywhere, and nowhere has an at
tempt been made to justify the firing
uopn innocent fishermen.
1t is felt that Rojestvensky is too
good man and officer to be summa-
THY condemned. 1t is agreed that he
Is entitled to a hearing but even the
admiralty regretfully admits that it
is at loss to understand what ex-
pldnaton could justify such an APP
Parently cold-blooded act as the af-
Ialr is made to appear by foreign re-
ports. II developed during the day
mat the admiralty had strong reason
10 believe that an attempt would be
made against the squadron during its
passage through the Great Belt or
the English channel SO specific was
the information that even the present
crisis has not diverted attention from
lhe possibility Of such an attack yet
occurring.
The failure Of the steam trawlers
with their nets out to obey the sig
nas from the Russian warships OF
the nervousness OF some officer VINO
imagined that fishermen working with
lheir nets In the water were laying
'nlhes' may be responsible FOR the
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25

August Lutteken. who has been
running a humble fish and oyster bust
ness in East ST. Louis, has received
word from a firm Of reputable English
lawyers that a Liverpool sea captain
recently deceased has left him $4,000
Eighteen years ago, while rounding
Cape Horn, in the British merchant
man Westgate, he saved Capt. Wat
kins from being swept overheard In a
fierce storm. The captain died, and
left the sum named to the man who
preserved his life long years ago.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
KUR0PATKIN SAYS THAT
HE REPULSED JAPS.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 24.-Emperor
Nicholas has received the following dis
patch from Gen. Kuropatkin, dated,
Oct. %.
The night of Oct. 1928 passed quiet
ly. At 8 o'clock this Sunday morn
ing the whole of our volunteer sharp
shooters harassed the enemy, while the
Japanese tried to attack our outposts,
but were everywhere repulsed by the
Russian fire"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25

reported that there was no change IN
the situation.
The war Office does not confirm the
report that the Russians have occupied
Bentsiaputze.
The official returns of the Russian
losses received up to date do not ex-
coed thirty thousand.
Gen. Sakharoff telegraphs that there
was no fighting during the night Of
Oct. 1924
The Russians buried 1900 Japanese
at Lone Tree Hill.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
JAPS FOUND MANY
ABANDONED GUNS,

Gen. Oku's Headquarters, Friday,
Oct. q, p. m, via Fusan, Oct. "a
While clearing the field near the viii
lage of Shakhe the Japanese found
many abandoned Russian guns. Their
condition has not been reported.
Both armies are resting on their
arms. Continuous skirmshes are oc-
curing between outposts and the pa
trolls, and the artillery is firing daily
A great battle is expected south of
the Hun river, where heavy field
works have been erected. Great num-
bers of Japanese renforcements are
arriving.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
DIED MYsTERIOUsLY.
Strange Wound Found Upon the
BODY of Day.


Body of Day.
Brunswick. Ca, Oct PA special
received by the News tonight from
waynesville. In Wayne county. says:
"A man by the name OF Day, claim
ing TO be from Minnesota, and who a
few days ago came to Waynesville.
died about 3 o'clock yesterday morn
ing under most peculiar circumstances.
Pretending TO have a headache he
went to DR.. Gordon on Saturday to be
treated. Later he became worse and
was carried to the house Of a colored
woman, Lavina Perry. II became nee
essary to dress the patient, which was
done, and In doing 50 a bruised place
was found just over his kidney. When
asked what caused same he would give
no satisfaction, and died Sunday
morning. An inquest was held to-day,
and the verdict OF the jury was that
his death was caused by the bruised
placed which was inflicted by some
thing unknown.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
SAKHAR0FF REPORTS
SITUATION UNCHANGED.

ST. Petersburg. oct. "a, e:i5 .. M
There was no fresh news from the
front to-day. Gen. sakharoff, tele-
graphing at 2.f5 o'clock this morning,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25

Norfolk, Va, Oct. ga detachment
of Norfolk militiamen are patrolling
the negro section of Berkeley tonight
and while everything seems quiet on
the surface. there is possibility that
trouble may occur at any moment.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
VIRGINIA MOB
KILLS A NEGRO.
Continued from First Page.
Troops Patrol Streets.

he will use every effort to apprehend
the members Of the mob.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25

of Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Wentworth
Dixie, died suddenly to-day at her res
idence in Working as a result of the
rupture of a blood vessel.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
OdOrs of Precipitation
Removed at once
from armpits,
feet, etc, by

Stops Chnhng, cures Sweating.
CSC at druggists, or prepaid from ia
back n not satisfied. Sample for q
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
Royal Foot Wash

Itching Swollen. Tired Feet.
TON DRUG CO., Atlanta. Ca. Money
cent stamp.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25
GREAT CROWD H00TED
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR.

Continued From First Page.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-25

Ihere has just been placed IN al %
stores, q new preparation called
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. W. +. s Whitman is the guest
Of relatives. In Wat"rvill".
&. f.. Mrsscr Of Brunswick. was in
Augusta yesterday. on business.
Everett Hopkins Of Bath. was in
this city. yesterday. on business.
Samuel Berry Of Fayette. was bus
mess visitor in Augusta. Monday.
A. F. Morrison has returned from 4
visit with relatives. in Brunswick.
Mr.. and Mrs g. p Ellis Of Sidney.
were in the city. M"nday afternoon.
George r. Aver Of Vassalboro was
in town yesterday. on legal business.
A. T. Joy OF Portland. was calling
OH friends in Augusta. yesterday.
\. l.. Iradstreet. one Of the leading
business men of Palermo. was in Au-
gusta Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Atkins of
Bath. We're guests Of relatives in Au-
gusta. Monday.
William Hayden. WHO is III at his
home IN crosby street. with typhoid
fever. 10 reported to b" improving.
Arthur Foster. who has been the
guest Of relatives in this city. returned
to his home in Watervile. Monday.
A. W. Brooks Of the Il. F. PARROT
90. started. yesterday. on two
months irir through South American
ports.
Postmasters w NJ Dunn of Water
willie, and Elliot Wood of Winthrop. are
among the guests registered at the
Cory House.
Mrs. w. NJ. Shaw of Greenville. and
Mrs. r. NJ. Goodwin of Newport. were
among the guests registering at Hotel
North. Monday morning.
Charles Kinsman returned to his
studies At Bowdon college. Monday
forenoon. after passing Saturday and
Sunday at his home. in this city.
Winthrop c. Hysler of Taunton
Mass. is the guest of Mrs. G. Whit :
man and daughter OF Western avenue
and will remain here for the winter
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The board of directors of the Metho-
dist church in North Augusta have de-
cided 20 generally overhaul the churrh
interior and put il in good repair the
principal alteration will be the remov-
ing of the present ceiling and replacing
ii with new steel ceiling. A committee
consisting Of Mrs. C. c. Black, MIS-.
l.. G. league and Mrs. C. r. Dutton
have been appointed to solicit funds
and to date have met with considerable
success. having raised $50 toward the
800 needed to cover the expense Of th'
alterations.
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An Interesting VOLUME entitled THE
Ideal and the Real; The Students Cal
ender. has been presented to the Lith
gov Library. by the author, Loring G.
> Farr, formerly A citizen Of Augusta.
and now resident Of Manchester Tn,
work is Of a philosophical nature, l:Ei
IS an introduction 10 others which viii
follow The book is published by tn
Lakeside Press. and is tmbeliished Is
portraits of the leading lights II Literal
tire. religion. philosophy, Law ana
Statecraft.
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The annual holiday excursion to
Montreal. Quebec and Ste. Anne De-
Beaupre was announced, yesterday
The date set for the excursion is Thurs
day. Dec. -. Passengers east Of Port
land will take early trains, in order TO
reach that point before SIS A. NJ.
The rate from Augusta will be 1926. or
on special tickets to Quebec returning
via Montreal or to Montreal returning
Via Quebec. the rate will be s10.75.
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f. 5. Pease arrived, Monday after
neon. from the hunting regions. bring
ing with him a good looking buck The
animal weighed about l50 pounds. and
car:lci a pretty So; Of antlers. which.
though not large. were as symmetrical
a: any brought in this season.
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New Advertisements To.n.,

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N2nted-Boy in Store. n NJ,
Wantci-aF.xperi Chambsr Stn,,
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goods. ''Nilas
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The Star Whist Club will meet this
evening. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
W r. Swift. Winthrop street. In rec.
ognitiOn of his energetic devotion 10
the cause. the grocer will receive
special favors
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SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

aMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
.eeding twenty-five words coming under
he head of WANTED. FOR SALE, TO
LET. LOST. &c. will De inserted ., once
-, Insertion ADVANCE PAYMENT.
N sending by mail remittance Of postage
.fa mps should be made with order as the
.harxes are too small to open account LOT
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Lots Of people like to sample med
lcIne before buying. You can do this
by calling at John Coughlin's and OBJ
tain free a little envelope containing
some Of his bronchial tablets thar
have stood the test Of wears
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Daily kennebtc Journs
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Cards Of Thanks, obituary notice.
olutions OF respect. etc. IN
charged at the rate OF ten ..-.
line. No charges less than 49, -
Ave cents.
All advertising, announcement. =
terta'nments. whose object /. -
raising Of money. VIII D. cb.,. ae
the rate Of fifteen cents a linz u
Advertising notices, news form, win :.
excluded from our local column, -
cept such as refer to advertiser :.
cupylns space In our advertiser.
separate head On one Of the loc.'
pages. ''c&
Subscribers who fail TO reca,r. .
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Augusta Camp. 1400, NJ W. A. held
Us regular meeting in Woodnan hail
last evening working degrees upon
IL candidates. Other business in con.
nection with the Camp was transactsi
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JENNIE S. HINCKLEY, Holiday
novelties and fancy work, Hand EN-
broidered Cushions, Centre Pieces
Doilies and Frames a specially.
Dec 3dlw.
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Inc Flint . and 10 cent store mus,
be vacated and the sale will contjnu,
until ali the goods are disposed q,
All loc. articles now &C. and Sc arti.
rits &c.
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Miss Belle Bean is teaching a var,
profitable term Of school in Chelsea.
Miss Rean is teacher of experience
ara her many friends in Augusta and
elsewhere wish her success.
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What Shall We Have for Dessert !?

This is an important daily question n
Let US answer i today lry Jeh3o.
ceiyei Highest Award. Gold Melal.
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grocer today. ltc.