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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-29
TRAGEDY NEAR oSkALooSA.
Famous Crackers Neck" Neighbor.
hood Scene Of a Murder.

Oskaloosa, Dec. 24.-"Cracker's
Neck" which has been the scene OF
some of the most noted murders in
the crime annals of Iowa, witnessed
another tragedy yesterday morning in
which John Martin, one of the most
respected men Of the county, shot and
killed Arthur Lynch neighbor, the
two men becoming embroiied In a vlo-
lent quarrel over an old account.
Martin runs a saw mill and Lynch
visited him there yesterday morning
in an attempt to straighten up bus
mess matter which had been the cause
of much trouble during the past few
weeks. Lynch had taken some saw
| logs to the mill to be turned into lur,.
! Der and the work was not satisfactory
to him. He refused to pay for the
same and the incident developed bad
! blood betwe en- the two men who have
! for years lived peaceably as near
neighbors. The two men were alone
at the time of the shooting and Mar
In refuses to make any statement re-
garding the trouble. Farmers at
work in nearby field heard the shot
and rushed into the mill to find
Lynch PROSTATE on the floor and un-
conscious from his injuries. He died
in few minutes. BY the time the
men reached the mill Martin had left
the place and was walking slowly to-
ward his home which Is a few rods
distance. The men followed him into
the house and while they made no
attempt to arrest him virtually stood
guard over him until the arrival of
Deputy Sheriff Moore OF Oskaloosa,
who had to make the eighteen mile
! trip overland from Oskaloosa. Mar
! tin will be brought to Osksloosa and
placed in Jail here to await his pre-.
! liminary hearing.
The shooting occurred in a strip Of
! country which for a quarter OF a cen
| tury has been known as Cracker q
Neck. Here occurred the famous
! Helm murder and at least six others
which have attracted wide attention
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-29
New Material for Paper.

South Africa is to enter the paper.
making world, 1t having been found
that kind OF grass which grows there
makes an excellent grade OF paper.
British manufacturers are already put.
ting up mills there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-29
Vessel a Wedding Present.

A rich Jewish merchant OF Smyrna
presented his daughtr with ship as
wedding present, AMI called the yes
sci Esther Estorcgo. after the girl.
The name Is inscribed Gu the ship in
Hebrew letters.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-29
Feed the Government "kitty."

An imperial decree has been issued
forbidding any Russian club to use
pack of cards more than once. Every
pack of playing cards in Russia pays
tax.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-29
DEATHS AT PORT ARTHUR.
rwenty.Six Officers Killed, Presume
bly, at the Fort.

Toxic, Dec. 2l.-lmperial head.
oarters today published list of
twenty-six officers killed and forty
four wounded. presumably during the
recent attacks ION a certain fortress"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-12-29

The fortress referred to is undoubt-
eddy Port Arthur. The manner In
which the dispatch Is filed indicates
he strictness of the Japanese censor.
ship over the press dispatches.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19
A Continual Strain.

Many men and women are constantly
subjected to what they commonly term
"a continual strain" because of some
financial Dr. family trouble. 1t wears
and distresses them both mentally
and physically. affecting their nerves
badly and bringing on liver and kid
ney ailments, with the attendant evils
of constipation, loss of appetite,
sleeplessness, low vitality and des-
pOndency. They cannot, as a rule,
get rid of this ''cOntinual strain"
but they can remedy its health-des-
troying effects by taking frequent
doses of Green's August Flower. 1t
tones up the liver, stimulates the
kidneys, insures healthy bodily func-
tiOns, gives vim and spirit to ones
whole being, and eventually dispels
the physical or mental distress caused
by that continual strain Trial
bottle of August Flower, 25c: regular
size, 75c. For sale by Lafayette Drug
Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19
. Word as to Tooth Brushes
and Their Use

A Word as to Tooth Brushes
and Their Use.
A tooth brush should not be
too large nor too stiff. The
medium size or soft quality is
recommended by the leading
Dentists. The proper employ.
ment of a tooth brush does not
req uire the exercise of the same
amount of mucles as the scrub
bing of the floor. The principal
object of brushing the teeth is to
remove the accumulation of food.
The upper teeth should be
brushed downward, and the
lower teeth upward. This
method besides securing the
requisite cleanliness: more
thoroughly than any other way
also encourages the growth of
the gum around the neck of the
teeth. The tooth brushes sold
dt Moss Pharmacy answer the
above description and are guar
anteed by them.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19
WEDNESDAY. OCT. ~, 1904.
DersonaIs.
u THOSE WHO
Il Il COME and GO


The Misses Cade and Smedes
Cade, of Youngsville, and Harold
Henshaw, of New iberia, were
the guests of Miss Rose De-
Blanc on Thursday.
See the tooth brushes that are
sold and guaranteed at the Moss
Pharmacy. Money refunded if
not as recommended.
The attention of cane planters
is called to the advertisement of
the Lafayette Sugar Refinery
Co., on the front page.
p. Krauss made a business
trip to New Orleans Sunday,
returning Monday night.
Rev. F.. ]. Grimaud, of Caren-
Gro, paid The Advertiser Office "a
welcome visit Monday. Father
Grimaud stated that the Fair
given by the colored people for
the benefit of the Church, was a
big success and realized about
1876.
JAP-A-LAC solves the house
keepers prOblem-what shall I
do with nv fOOrs?" Coat them
with JAP-A LAC. It makes
old floors look like new. Full
directions are given in our print
ed matter. Ask for it.-Denbo &
Nicholson Co., Ltd.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Therese Du-
rand to Mr.. Maurice Patin,
editor of the Valley of the Teche,
to take place Thursday, Oct. q,
at 5 p. N. in the Catholic church
in st. Martinville.
Fancy fruits of all kinds con-
stantly on hand, nice and fresh.
John Blunt.
A sweet little stranger made
her appearance at the home of
Nj. and Mrs. Vic Levy Sunday,
Oct. 8. It is a fine girl.
Gabriel's hand made harness is
guaranteed for five years.
Jack Preager, who has been
spending some time at Boerne,
Texas, for the benefit of his
health, returned Friday much
benefited BY his stay.
The Lafayette refinery will
begin grinding October 26. and
will be ready to receive cane
that day.
CASTOR Mouton. who is en-
ployed in the Calcasieu Iron
Works, Lake Charles, arrived
Wednesday, on q visit to his
parents. and viii remain several
weeks.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

L.. Levy left Monday for a
short visit to his children in
Lake Charles.
WANTED-An experienced
lady clerk, who speaks French
and English, for dry goods de.
partment.-Levy Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Price, of
Crowley, visited friends here
Sunday.
J.. Vigneaux has just received
a fresh assortment of grave
ornaments for All.Saints Day;
Beads and Metal Works Crowns.
Cross, and Wreaths. Call at the
Undertakers Establishment, ex-
anime the goods, at North Main
street opposite the courthouse.
Mrs. Ludovic Guilbeau and
Mrs. A. J. Alpha spent Monday
with friends in CarencrO.
Wear Eclipse Shirts, they fit
well, wear well, and don't cost
too much.-L. Levy & Son,
agents.
Miss Cecilia Guidry returned
Saturday from st. Louis where
she went as delegate to the meet
ing of the Daughters of the
COnfederacy. She was accom-
panied from New Orleans by
Joe Molaison, who spent Sunday
in Lafayette.
We are selling extra good
clothes at extra low prices.-L.
Levy & Son.
Eben Morgan, who has a fine
position in Bunkie, La. spent
several days with the home folks
during the week. He returned
Monday.
We have just opened up with a
complete line of clothing. shoes,
hats and gents furnishings.
Give us a CALL. Levy & Son.
Claude Smith, who is stationed
at Echo, was in town Tuesday
greeting his many friends.
F. F. Carter will be found at
his old stand. Give him a call.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Parkerson
left Saturday for a visit to the
Worlds Fair.
Frank T. Mouton left yester-
day to attend the New Orleans
College of Pharmacy.
Our groceries taste good be-
cause they have the quality
Morgan & Debaillon.
Mrs. J.. .Doucet and Miss PhilO-
meme Doucet spent Sunday in
Bridge.
We sell fresh groceries, try
and see.-Morgan & De-
baillon.
Miss Tunnage, who has been
the Begnaud school near
spent Wednesday and
as the guest of Mrs.
Peck and then left
Friday for her home in Bayou
Wonder Heiden & More, photo
graphers, have dissolved part
M. Y. More will con.
tinue with F. F. Carter, and the
high grade of work will
remain a feature of the studio.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

Hector Prejean and Paul Cous-
son spent Sunday in CarencrO.
New Syrup at Prudhomme &
McFaddin's.
DR.. L. A. Prejean, of Scott:
was a visitor to Lafayett Friday.
Many handsome novelties are
found in fall and winter fabrics
this season, and Levy Bros.
have quite a fine selection of the
latest and prettiest.
Miss Zuluma Prejean, of the
Grand Cotean Convent. was in
Lafayette Friday.
Don't wear that panied express
sion on your face any longer, but
wear the kind of shoes Levy
Bros. sell, and you can afford to
smile.
Ladies desiring to see the
newest fashions in cloaks and
coats are invited to call at Levy
Bros. who will take pleasure in
showing their large assOrtments
Mrs. A. H. Cooper and little
son, of Dallas, Texas, arrived in
Lafayette yesterday to join Mr.
Cooper. who is here waiting to
begin work on the Boys Dorm
tory.
Just received at the Planters
Mills a carload of Kansas Red
Rust Proof Seed Oats, a carload
of Alfalfa Hay and a carload of
Timothy Hay, also Wheat Bran
and other Feed Stuff. Call Ram
say & Upton, phone 1872.
A. T. Comeaux was in Lafa-
yette Friday.
/ JAP-A-LAC your floors. wood
work, pantry shelves, refrigera-
! tors and old furniture. 1t makes
them look like new. Hundreds
of articles which have been cast
aside as unsightly can be re-
newed and beautified with a
coat of JAP-A-LAC: Denbo &
NichlsOn Co., Ltd.
All kinds If heaters. the largest
stock, the lowest price-Lacoste
Hardware Co., Ltd.
Miss Irma VOORHEES,. after a
stay of several weeks in Lafa-
yette, left last night for her home
in Houston.
Burns coal or wood. those Hot
Blast Heaters sold by Lacoste
Hardware Co., Ltd.
WANTED-two young men to
board who are willing to room
together. Mrs, Demsey. Near
P. l.. DeClOuet's.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Chargois was gladdened
last week by the arrival of fine
boy.
The time is near, you will want
a heater. of some kind-see our
line. Lacoste Hardware Co.,
Ltd.
Mrs. John Manville, of Beau
mont, arrived in Lafayette Sat-
urday afternoon to visit her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Robi-
chaud.
If you want PAINT that covers
well, looks well, and wears well.
be sure to get the brand sold by
|Lacoste Hardware Co., Ltd.
Seed Oats.
.E -
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19
Seed Oats.

Kansas Red Rust Proof seed
Oats at Magnolia Mills. Ring up
phone IS and they will deliver
your order promptly to any
part of town.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19
Negro Killed on Excursion.

A Negro by the name of Muir
dock Williams. of Haasville, was
killed Sunday on the excursion
from Alexandria. The negro
murderer jumped from the train
and got away.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

The CRY IS CHEAP, CHEAP,
CHEAP. But we say good, good
ness is the main point with US
the cheapness of our buggies
lies in their goodness. DenbO &
Nicholson Co., Ltd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

The Rice Kitchen at the
Worlds Fair seems to be a very
popular place. A member of The
Advertiser staff visited it a mum
Der of times during his stay at
the Fair, and always found it
crowded, and was told that on
Ohio day they fed over 100
people.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

The BETTER THE GRADE, the
better the trade. DenbO &
Nicholson Co., Ltd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

ALEXANDRIA BRANCH.
No. 126 arrives HOO a. NJ.
No. l25 leaves 2:25 p. m.
Mixed train arrives 6:55 p. m.
Mixed train leaves 7:1O a. m.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

Fall vegetables Ire getting
better every day. Try some of
the nice ones at Bunt'S.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-19

To Justices of the Peace
We carry a full line of all
blanks needed by justices of the
peace.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
A MAGNIFICENT TROUT.
Presented to Mrs. otero by Mrs. Field,
Of Albuquerque, Who Caught it
in the Peecs River.

Mrs. Otero last evening received
from Mrs. N. B. Field, who is now So
journing at the Field Cottage on the
Peces River, a magnificent speckled
trout, the largest, it is believed, ever
caught in New Mexico 1t weighed
before cleaning seven pounds and
was twenty-five and a half inches
in length. 1t was as beautiful
"a specimen of the speckled trout
variety as was ever found in the
limpid waters If the Rocky Mountain
trout streams 1t was first intended
to freeze it in block Of ice and send
it to the st. Louis Worlds Fair for
exhibit, but Mr. and Mrs. Field thought
they wanted Governor and Mrs. Otero
to enjoy it as meal, and hence it was
sent to the Executive Mansion with
their compliments. Mrs. Field natur-
ally is very proud Of her catch, as
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
RUSSIANS REPULSED
IN MAO TlEN PASS
Two of Their Divisions Made a Des-
perate Assault Upon Japanese
Position But Were Repulsed---
Important Mail Capture on Chi
neSe Junk.

in the Red Sea by the Russian volun-
teer steamer Smolensk, which trans
ferred to the Persia portion of the
Japanese mail seized on the steamer
Prinz Heinrich on July 18th. The
Smolensk confiscated two bags of mail
destined for Nagasaki
Anticipating Fall Of Port Arthur.
Che Foo, July 1S.-The steamer
Hipsang, of the India-China Naviga-
tion Company, is 4S hours overdue
from New Chwang, and is reported to
have struck mine. No news what
ever has come out of Port Arthur re-
Gently, but the belief that the final as
saults will be made this week is grow
ling. Newspaper correspondents are
arriving here from Japanese and Chi
nese ports and are ready to go over
to Port. Arthur Immediately. after its
fall
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

An Old Timer in Southern Santa Fe
County Crosses the Great Di.
vide.-A Canadian by Birth.

San Pedro, July 16
Special to the New Mexican.
M. F. Hawkins, known throughout
the territory as mitch" Hawkins,
died here last Friday evening. Mr..
Hawkins was 64 years of age, native
of Canada and was in his early days a
government teamster in New Mexico.
He is survived by sister and son, but
their whereabouts is unknown. He
had lived in the vicinity of San Pedro
the past eighteen years and was late
ly employed as watchman by the San
ia Fe Central Railway Company.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

Toxic, July 18.-General Kuroki re-
ports that two divisions Of the Russian
army made a desperate assault on Mao
Tien Pass at dawn on July II, but
were repulsed. The casualties are not
given.
Genral Kuroki says that the Russi-
ans assailed all the Japanese positions
at Mao Tien Pass and it's vicinity des-
perately. The Japanese resisted stub
bornly, repulsed the Russians and pur-
sued them a considerable distance
westward. Kuroki praises the valor Of
his men.
Jap Destroyer Captures important
Mail.
Toxic, July 18.-A Japanese torpedo
boat destroyer captured junk convey
ing mail from Port Arthur to Che Foo.
Letters dealing with. military and ma,
val conditions at Port Arthur were
seized. Much valuable information
was obtained.
Germans Protest EmphaticalIy.
Berlin, July 1S.-The German gov
ernment has taken prompt and firm
stand in regard to the seizure of the
mails of the North German Lloyd
steamer Prinz Heinrich, from Ham
burg and Southampton for Yokohama,
in the Red Sea by the Russian volun-
teer steamer Smolensk, having entered
protest and asked for disavowal OF
the Smolensk's action and for the re-
turn Of the captured mail sacks. The
German government, the foreign office
says, recognizes the right to search
the mails on board of the vessel ITSELF
/, but claims the Smolensk had no right
to take of the mails in bulk from the
vessel. a further argument is ad-
vanced that the right of search can
only be exercised by warship.
British Steamer Stopped by smolensk'
] Alden, July 1S.-The British steamer
Persia was forcibly detained an hour
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
FOLK SURE OF NOMINATION
A Bitter Fight Over the Naming Of
Temporary Chairman Of Missouri
Democratic Convention.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 18.-On the
day before the Democratic state con-
|vention, Circuit Attorney Joseph Folk
of st. Louis, seems practically assured
of the nomination for governor Even
his most determined adversaries can
not name a probable candidate to de.
feat him. The Folk men aret rying tc
force the selection of Congressman
Van Diver as temporary chairman
This aroused the antagonism of the
state committee and, bitter fight has
resulted.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
FOUL PLAY INDICATED.
A Wound in Back Of One of Ears Of F
Kent Loomis Inflicted Be-
fore Death.

London, July 18.-At the inquest to-
day over the body of F. Kent Loomis,
found Saturday at Warren Point, a
doctor testified that he believed that
the. wound behind Loomis' ear was re-
ceived before death.
The jury found that the deceased
was Frederick Kent Loomis. and that
there was no evidence to show how he
met his death.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
ASSAILANT IDENTIFIED.
"A Negro Brute Arrested at Denver
His Victim is at the County Hos.
pitaI in a Critical Condition.

Denver, Colo, July 1S.-Charles
Whiteson, a negro ex-convict, arrested
today, was identified by Marie Barille
as the man who assaulted her and cut
her throat with razor in her room In
the tenderloin district on Sunday morn.
ing. Blood stains and hairs like those
of the girl on the mans clothes, fur
nish strong conflrmatory evidence
against him. The girl is in the county
hospital in a critical condition.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

For the opening Of the Rosebud In
dian reservation in South Dakota, the
Santa Fe will sell greatly reduced
rates to Yankton, Chamberlain, Fair
fax and Bonesteel, S. D. For particu-
lars inquire Of any Santa Fe agent.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
VCE-GOvERN0R
ASSASSINA1EO
lets in His Back from the Weap.
on of Murderer.

Adgshakent, Government Elizabeth
pol, July S.-Vice-Governor Andrieff,
Of Elizabethpol, was assassinated last
night in a frequented thoroughfare.
The murderer who fired six bullets
into Andrieff's body, escaped.
Andrieff had received many threat
ening letters. The murderer is sup
posed to be an Armenian. A man has
been arrested on suspicion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
SHAM BATTLE
RESULTS SERIOUSLY
A coIored Troop Charges Infantry
with Drawn Sabres and Wounds
Three Men.

Tacoma, Wash, July 18.-During the
army maneuvers at Steilacoom, after
Troop E, Ninth Cavalry (colored), had
been ruled out of the action by the
umpires, they charged on the Wash
ington troops and the Nineteenth In
fantry in their front with drawn sa-
bres slashed right and left, creating a
reign of terror for few minutes.
Three soldiers were wounded.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

New Mexico's pavilion on the Plat
eau of States at the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition at st. Louis, was de-
signed in the style of an old Spanish
Mission. The building is of staff, a
story and a half high. 1t presents a
frontage of 70 feet on one of the main
boulevards, and has depth of so feet.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

On entering the building, the visitor
finds himself in large reception hall
To the right is a room foi. eAvCuerve
and administrative uses. To the left
are rooms for, the commissioners and
superintendent of exhibits. There are
also a ladies' and gentlemen's waiting
room. The building is elegantly fur
nished and contains a number of inter-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

Via-D. & R. G. to ST. Louis Exposition
and return, Is day tickets $40.70; 60
day tickets $48.15; season tickets
$3.50. s. K Hooper G. P. A., F. H.
Mcbride, Agt., Santa Fe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
HARD At WORK
He is Writing His Notification Address
He Will Deliver No Political
9nAachea

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 1S.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt Is working daily on his
notification speech and letter OF &C
ceptance. He will deliver no political
speeches during the campaign con.
tenting himself with the statement OF
his position and of the results achieved
in his administration in his letter OF
acceptance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

esting exhihitas. -rirtotl ctr attracting
ii .;,l atySTt!on and large crowds daily.
rlancipal among these is the Maria
Jesefa," the oldest bell in America
The Photographic display contains
over one thousand views of scenes in
the Territory. 1t is generally admitted
that the New Mexico building is the
most attractive among the smaller
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
NEW MEXICO BUILDING AT THE LOUISIANA
PURCHASE EXPOSITION AT ST. LOUIS

stfrettsrco at tho Expceitior1. Tho
building will be the center of the eel
ebration of New Mexico Day on Au-
gust 19, when it is believed that a
large number of New Mexico people
will be at st. Louis. The program has
not yet been completed, but it will in
clude addresses by prominent citizens
of the Territory.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18

The New Mexican Printing Com.
pany will do your Job work win neat.
ness and dispatch.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-07-18
DAVIS At new YORK.
In Consultation with Democratic Lead
ers Regarding National Commit.
tee ChaIrms snsI1ip.

New York, July 18.-Henry G. Da.
Wis, vice-presidential nominee, con-
ferred here today with the Democratic
leaders on choice for chairman for
the National Committee.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-03-19
An Important Engagement Took
Place in the Province of
mindanao.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Troops With General Leonard Wood in
Command Destroyed Fortifcations
and Capture Cannon and
Ammunition.

Manila, March 19-News of an inn
portant military engagement has just
been received from Catabalo, the cap
ital of the province of Mindanao. On
March 7, detachments of the Seven
teenth and Twenty-third Infantry
Troop B. of the Fourteenth Cavalry
and Gatley's battery, in all 450 strong,
under the command of General Leon
ard Wood. attacked Gotta, a fort,
which was held by Datto Ali, who re-
sists the anti-slavery law His defen-
sive works were destroyed and their
abandonment forced by the accurate
fire of the battery. Two thousand
Moros made their retreat with a loss
of 100. The Americans sustained no
losses. Twenty-four cannon, 46 lanta-
cas-, (native artillery and large
quantity of ammunition were captured
and the Notifications razed. Datto Iy-
bangun and his retainers were cap
tured The troops are trailing Ali