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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Killed by Splinter of a
Shell.
NODzU IN COMMAND
Artillery Fighting Continues Between
the Opposing Forces on the Shak.
he River and at Times the Fir
ing Becomes Very
Heavy.
rEv The Associated press.o

Moscow, Nov. 2.-NemiroVicE
DancI1enko. the we'll known Russian
&c ~rcspondent of the Associated Press
teiegranhed FROM Mukden under TO-
DAVIS date that the reports of the
death of General KurOki are confirm
cd. According 10 his version, silnt-
or from n shell struck General KurOki
tearing out a portion of his breast
He died October 4th at Daoyanag and
his body was sent TO Japan. A rumor IS
DerSistentIy circulated that Il kinsman
of the Mikado, Siaosansi literally
little third prince" has been apa-
pointed to succeed General KuroiI
but the actual command of the army
has been entrusted to General Nodu,
who is reviewing operation.
For The last FIVE weeks says
Danchenko, eve have practically not
advanced at any point on the whole
southwestern front, even a few verStS
further than we stood on October D.
On the contrary, we at several places
have been obliged to retire several
versts, but the present lines of defense
must be considered permanent in view
of the strong Notifications constructed.
The Japanese positions at several
points are only 500 PAGES distant
from ours and must be considered TO
be definitely occupied by the enemy.
1.-The latter's Notifications are &C
knowledged by all competent persons
TO be skilfully constructed. Their
trenches in many places are so clev-
erly concealed as not to be noticeable
a short distance away, the earth re-
moved being carefully thrown in front
Of the trenches. The general position
causes a great tension on both sides.
Alarming news has been received
from Port Arthur. but the absence of
dur inc no CT "a
makes ii evident that the movement
of one of the other Russian armies
viii be dependent upon the course of
events there.
ION November IL scouts on our
right flank attempted to pierce the
line of the Japanese fortifications, but
were met with a stubborn resistance
and, finding the enemy strongly re-
enforced, retired"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
TWO ESCAPE FROM STEEL CAGE
Their Way TherefrOm Mystery
One Says He Was Praying
When the Door Flew Open.
CIV the Associated Press)

(By the Associated PreSs.)
Dothan. Ala, Nov. 12.-Jesse Bar
field and Thad Pennington. white men.
sentenced yesterday to life imprison-
ment for alleged murder in the first
degree, broke Jail last night. Com
plcte batfiil mystery envelopes Their!
escape. Sheriff Walker says they were
locked in steel cage. The jail was Il
new one. The cell door was found
standing open this morning and the
lock in good working order
A report reached here later in the
day that Barfield had committed sui
eide at the home of a cousin in Head
land by pulling the trigger of shot
gun with his toe. The Sheriff has
gone to the scene of the reported
suicide. Pennington left note say
ing that the killing for which he was
convicted was in self-defense. He
says in the note that the sheriff was
not to blame for the escape, but that
he was on his knees praying when the
door flew ocen as was the biblical case
of Paul and Silas. Judge Pearce has
the matter under consideration but
has taken no action.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
KNIVES DRIP RED
One Mans Throat Cut and
His Opponents Ad-
durm Split Open.
(By the Associated Press

Macon, Ca, Nov. 12.-Fred Tharpe.
contractor, is dead. and Frank Chris
tan. contractor and painter, is dying
in a hospital as the result of a fierce
duel with knives this afternoon in a
Mulberry Street saloon.
Tharpe's daughter married Rafe
Plunkett. who was step-son of
Christian and also his partner in BUSH
ness. Some time ago Rafe Plunkett
accidentally shot and killed himself.
Since his death there has been some
discussion between Tharpe and Chris
tian as TO the manner in which he was
shot and also on account OF some
family troubles. The dispute this af-
ternoon was because of these matters.
Tharpe drew a knife and cut Christian
across the stomach. whereupon the lat
ter brought his own knife into play,
caught his assailant by the hair and
| cut his throat. Tharpe died almost
| Immediately ana Christian cannot live.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Fight nj a Funeral.
(By the Associated Press.)

Huntington, w. Va, Nov. PA
telephone message from Montgcmery
says:
Ed. Jackson, who shot down Sher-
iif r. Daniels at Montgomery on We'd
nesday, appeared at Montgomery to-
day to attend the funeral of his
brother, who was killed by Policeman
Elliott Jackson was guarded by o
crowd of his friends. who were heav-
lily armed. When it became known
that Jackson was ir: the city another
posse was organized ana attempted to
secure jackson. in this effort they
were foiled, for when the posse
charged on Jackson and his friends.
the latter drew guns and beat back
the posse, who rctre2ted. There vas
much excitement at Montgomery when
il became Known that Jackson was in
the city and fora time : riot was i'm
nu,ncut,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
KF YOU WANT TO KNGV
WHAT AHTS YOU
the U. S. mail will bring you the best medical
advice for only tire cost Of writing
materials and stamps.

Many people owe their present good
health to the fact that they consulted Dr.
Pierce by letter, giving him all possible in
formation about their condition, symptoms,
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DR.. Pierce by no means confines himself
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what line of treatment should be followed
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Mrs. John Burge, of Mohr, Wesewva., writes
UWhen began taking your medicine was
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
MIR. CAIN GETS THE STOVE
Wins Out in the Guessing Contest Of
fered by Iart-Ward Company.

Mr.. f. b. Cain. who resides ut COS
East Polk ctreet. this city. is the vic
tor in the guessing contest OF the
Eart-Vard Hardware Company anc
bears off the prize. Il ''Favor.te" heat.
,rg stove, manufactured by the Favor
ito Stove and Range Company.
The contest that has been pending
for several weeks closed YESTERDAY
fEe object was to guess correctly
the number of rivets requir-
ed in the manufacture of the stove
offered as 2 prize, and which was on
exhibition at the Hart Ward Hard
ware Company throughout the contest
Mr.. Gains guess was Az, being q
miss by one of the correct number.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
DRIVEN BY ELECTRICITY.
a Huge Engine Races With Steam
Locomotive and Leaves Her
Far Behind.
(Ry the Associated Press.)

Schenectady, Y. Y, Nov. 12.-The
official tests of the big electric loco
motive built for the New York Cen
tral Railroads. by the General Electric
Company. took place today on the
stretch of four miles of specially pre-
pared track between this city and
HoffmanS. SeVehty-fiVe miles an
hour was the maximum speed at
tanned.
An exciting feature of the tests was
the race with the fast mail No. 3, one
of the Central's flyers. When No. )
was sighted about half a mile away
the current WAS turned on and by the
time the steam and electric rivals were
on even terms the electric train was
running at a speed of fifty miles IN
hour. 1T easily drew away from the
steam train and for nearly two miles
held the lead
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
ROBBERIES AT WILSON.
Two Committed There OH The Day the
Circus Was i'm Town.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and 0bserVer.)
Wilson, \. c., Nov. 1.-TWO rob-
berries We're committed here yesterday.
Mr.. NJ. T. Johnson, of Fremont, was
robbed of his pocket-book just as he
was boarding the train, after having
come from the circus There were
three certificates of deposit of ST.
900, $500 and $747, and six notes. 1t
is supposed the thief is one of 81
gang following thee show.
While the performance was in pro-
gress, the home of Mr.. n. b. Herring
was robbed of a gold watch $3S in
money and 50 worth of valuables. One
of the robbers was caught. The 9TH
er escaped and is supposed to have
gone toward Fayetteville. An officer
has left here on his track.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
SIX UNDER ARREST.
Two of Them are WOmen-Al Charg'
ed With q Murder.
INV the Associated Press

Wy tlIC 1h'5.5OOI'ttCu 4 C.'S'7 -,
Wrightsville, Ga, Nov. 12.-The
coroner's inquest over the body of
Clayton l.. Williams. a young merchant
of Spann, Johnson county, who was
found dead i'm the road few days ago.
was concluded here to-day
The jury recommended that four
white men and two white women be
held for the murder. The defend
ants are Rufus Price, Lotion Outflow,
Arthur Mormon. Walter Walker, Mrs.
Lizzie Edge, and Mrs. Belle Williams.
Some of the defendants are related
TO some of the best families OF Lau-
rens and johnson counties and great
crowd assembled to hear the evidence
at the inquest. The case seems
shrouded in much mystery. all OF the
evidence being circumstantial. All the
defendants have been arrested and are
in Jail here
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
1N1nI~ go ~ TE~Me
One of the Best Yet.

About two years ago 1 was taken
with an incessant aching and burning
of the stomach, which produced in
Illumination. Nothing would stay on
my stomach. neither food milk. or
almost as soon as | would swallow If.
Finally | got so weakened down / had
to take my bed, and would often have
violent attacks of collie. Three doctors
treated me and pronounced my trouble
Indigestion. Their treatment did me
no good whatever. Everything / swat
lowed disagreed with me, and I couH
not retain a thing l ate. Finally q
friend begged me to try Mrs. Persons
Remedy, and l was willing to try any
thing.
On the third dose l knew it agreed
with me and was doing me good. In
a weeks time could retain light diet
like crackers, milk and rice. AT that
tlme l nave been confined to my bed
seven weeks, and was not able to sit
up at all. In months time I could
eat anything l wanted, ham, cabbage.
potatoes-anything OF course as my
general health was built up / got
strong and when | had taken six bot
ties 1 WAS WE'LL, and have never
nau q louch of indigestion since.
Mrs. Persons Remedy " cure ner-
vousness when nothing ell f wish
l could write as strong a bout
IT, but cannot say Ell its
praise. and for the goo, done
Tor me. MRS. r. G.. IN.
Fort Mill, S. c.. April
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
SEVEN DEMOCRATIC ELECTORS
As Indicated the Democrats Carried
the State for Parker.
(By the Associated Press, !,

Z Ss
Baltimore. Md, Nov. 1.-THE
boards of election supervisors of Bal
timore city and of % counties of
Maryland have reported the official
count or the ballots cast last Tues
day. The result indicates that seven
Democratic electors ard one Rer ublj.
can elector We're elected. ST. Mary,s
county, in the BLACK belt of the
State, is the only missing report From
the returns at hand at midnight from
Baltimore City and the counties of the
State, it is reasonably certain that the
final count of the votes will show little
change. The vote for electors was
very close.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
TWO PROMINENT DIvINES.
Able Natives of North Carolina to
Preach in the Presbyterian
Church.

The Presbyterians of Raleigh are
to ENJOY a double feast of good things
ministers, who do not live in the
State of their birth. They obtained
their education here and here were
fired with the holy ambition that have
made them leaders in church work
North Carolinians always rejoice in
the success Won by it's sons who go
abroad and always have a warm well
come Tor them when they return to
the old home.
This morning at eleven o'clock Rev.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
DECIDES AGAINST CITY.
Fayetteville Loses in the WaterWori<s
Plant Casa New Appraisal

Especial to News and Observer
Fayetteville, n. c.. Nov. l2-The
report of the master in the case OF city
of Fayetteville V. Fayetteville water
Works Co.. was heard here to-day ana
is adverse to the city, occasloniflg
much disappointment. me ueclSIoiL
means q new appraisal of the plant
which under the charter the city has
the option of purchasing. There was
a former appraisal to which the COM
pany objected and out of which Grew
the litigation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
FRESH TROOPS FOR PHILIPPINES
Those Which Have Served Out Their
Time will Return Home.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. 12.-An imports
ant order has been issued by the War
Department relieving troops which
have served the allotted time in the
Philippines and replacing them with
organizations from the United States.
Troops ordered home will sail from
Manila as follows:
Headquarters, first and second
squadrons, 18th cavalry, April 18th.
first squadron going to Fort Riley.
Headquarters and second to Fort
Myer; headquarters and second squad
ron, 18th cavalry, Nav 18th and first
squadron, 18th cavalry. June 18th.
both to go to Camp Thomas. Ga;
third squadron, 18th cavalry, July
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Comic Opera War.

Mukden, Nov. 12.-Quiet continues
everywhere along the front. The
weather has become almost like sum-
mer. One large village to the south
is occupied half by Russians and half
by Japanese. Both sides sit in their
huts and shout. Get out of here;
this is our village veil the Japanese.
Get out yourselves" answer the Rus
slams. Then follow volleys of abuse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
WILD LEAPS FROM FIRE.
One Man Breaks Both Legs, Two Wo.
men IIurt-BOdics i'm the Ruins?
(Ry the Associated Press

Washington. Nov. -(Sunday)-
Shortly before two o'clock this morn
ing fire broke out in a row of houses
at the corner of Twelfth and c.
streets, near the Postoffice Depart
ment. one man was burned to death,
another jumped from q second story
window and broke. both legs, while
two women who jumped, each broke
q leg. The fire spread with great
rapidity, several occupants of the
buildings barely escaping with their
lives. The property loss was small.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Henry Blonnt lectures.

Princeton, n. c., Nov. 12.-Thc Ia
dies of Princeton gave a dual enter
tainment here last night which could
not fail to suit the &1ost fastidious, for
they provided for both the physical
ana intellectual man. A nice supper
was served by the ladies and an in
telectual feast was served by the in
imitable Henry Rlount in his lee
ture Beyond the Alps Lies Italy,
Mr.. Blount is a wholesome, pure.
generous character who deserves
the reputation accorded and in whose
words and pen there is no guile or
sting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Reward for jackson.
CRv the Associated Press)

Charleston, w. Va, Nov. 12.-Gov-
crnor White today offered a reward
of $500 for the capture of jackson,
dead or alive and 500 for the capture
Of George Jackson, his brother. The
other two of the Jackson brothers are
in iail here, along with Policeman Ell
iiott. who killed Constable Jackson
and started the feud. Chief of Police
IIundley has also been put in Jail
here. 1t is charged that he was hold
ing Daniel when Jackson shot him.
Hundiey he'd remained in Cha rleSton
after bringing Elliott here. being adj
visad by friends TO remain here on
account of fcelin against him ir
Montgomery. He was arrested on q
warrant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Artillery Duels Continue.

Mukden, Nov 12.-Afternoon-The
situation is unchanged today. Artil-
lery fighting continued, the firing at
times growing heavy, particular in the
southwest. The Japanese Shelled the
Russian positions internationally yes
terday. The Russians did not reply.
This afternoon severe artillery
engagement took place on the Russian
right
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
DID HE ASK FOR ARMIsTICE?
No Confirmation OF Reported Action
by General Stoessel.
CBv the Associated Press }

London. Nov. 12.-No confirmation
has reached London of the rumorS cur
rent on November 10th of the capitu-
lation of Port Arthur, that General
Stoessel was asking for an armlstlce,
etc.
According to the Daily Telegraph S
Chefoo correspondent, Japan has con-
scented to open the port of AntuEg TO
steamers chartered by silk merchants
when the latter obtain special permits.
This action is due TO Chlnas protest
that exclusion of neutral shlpplng
would ruin the silk trade
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
THE SMALL PoX AT GRIrToN.
4 Negro Stalking About the Streets
With a Fully Developed Case.

KinStOn, Y. c., Nov. 12.-Dr. Prid-
gen, county superintendent of health,
reports that he is Of the opinion that
cases Of smallpox are being concealed
in the GriftOn section. A negro was
seen day or two ago walking about
the streets of Grifton. The town au
thoritieS forced him to leave.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Judge and Mrs. Jeter C. Pritch.

Judge and Mrs. Jeter G. Pritch-
ard, of Ashevlle, arrived yesterday
and are at the Marlborough Judge
Pritchard is sitting with Judge Pur-
nell in the hearing of the case Of
Forest ct al. VS.. the Southern Saw
Mill and Lumber Company. which
is now pending in the Federal court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Alice, Poor Girl.

"Alice, Where Art Thou" called
but few and pleased none at the
Academy last night. The play was in
sipid and looser than an articulated
skeleton. The location of Alice was
so evident as to utterly fail to arouse
enthusiasm or interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
lie AWAITS THE OFFICIAL COUNT
Newland Says He Will Not COncede
Blackburn's Election.
Especial to News and Observer.

ODstIVtT.T
Salisbury, II. c.. Nov. 12.-W. c.
Newland, ESQ.,, Democratic candidate
in the Eighth Congressional District
against Spencer Blackburn was here
to-day. He declines to concede the
latter's election until the official count
of the district shall have been an
nounced.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15

af1idavits will be filed AMI commits
siOner appointed To sell the property
of the corporation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15
Mrs. Botlxin's Case Continued.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press,)
San Francisco, Nov. - ne ease
of Mrs. CordeIia Botkin. accused OF
The murder of Mrs. Ida Henrietta
Dean. of Dover, Del, was continued
until November &c, in the superior
Court to-day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-15

For Coughs and Colds children take
PiSo's Cure without opleelloh' -oe.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-08-12
Only a Mask.

Many are not being benefited by
the summer vacation as they should
be. Now. notwithstanding much
outdoor life, they are little II any
stronger than they were. The tan on
their faces is darker and makes them
look healthier, but 1t Is only mask
They are still nervous, easily tired,
upset By trif.s, and they do not eat
nor sleep we'll. What they need is
what tones the nerves. perfetcts d.
gestion, creates appetite, and makes
sleep refreshing, and that is Hood s
Sais eparilia. Pupils and teachers
generally will find the chief purpose
of the vacation best subserved by
this great Medicine which, as we
know, builds up the whole sys-
tenn"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-08-12

a months visit to relatives In Ten
nessee.
Mr.. Dee Williams, OF Hartford, has
accepted position as clerk In the c.
c. & l. Co.'S. store at this place. We
all wish him much success.
Mr.. Mcdowell Fair was In Hartford
Sunday and Monday.
Miss Lizzie Mercer visited In Gen.
trail City last Sunday.
Mrs. Ellen Sloan Is visiting rela.
tives in Linton. Ind, at this writing
Miss Lille May Austin, OF Beaver
Dam, was the guest of her sister,
Miss Mamie, this week
Mr.. P. L. Neighbors has gone to
Herrin, H., where he expects to To-
cate in the future.
Mrs. Frank Carter Is visiting rela.
tives in Mclean county at this writ
ing.
Mr.. J, II. Brown went to Cecilia on
business last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. L Baker returned
to their home in Louisville last Sat
urday after a visit to Mr.. Bakers
father, Mr.. J. w. Baker.
DR.. Smith made his regular cali
here last Sunday from Prentis.
Mr.. Geo. Lyons, OF Louisville, was
here on business yesterday.
Mr.. Nicholas Barrass, of Taylor
Mines, was here one day last week.
DR.. II. B. Innes was in Frankfort
last week visiting relatives.
Messrs. H. w. Jones and P. X.
Salisbury attended religious services
at Beaver Dam last night.
The mines are working full swing
here now. The boys are getting full
time. It's a good sign for more Re-
publicanism and prosperity so three
cheers for Roosevelt and Fairbanks
on November s.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-08-12
Mother of "a Babies Dies at the
Ace 0f 81

Mrs. Dizzy Lott, the mother OF 81
children, died last week at her home
neal Semiway, Daviess county. at the
age of 81 years. Six OF her children
survive her, as we'll as her husband.
OF the twenty four children two
were twins and died In infancy.
-Four were born at the same time but
none OF them lived over a few hours.
Twelve OF the others died at early
ages, but the six remaining are all
strong and healthy.
Mrs. Lott was never married but
once, Ephraham Lott being her hus.
bands rame. Her maiden name was
Skito and she was born In Mclean
county.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-08-12
GENERAL intelligence.

1t Is believed that 100 lives were
lost as a result of the wreck of the
Worlds Fair Flyer train on the Den
yer and Rio Giaude Railroad neal
Eden, Colo. More than seventy bodies
have been recovered and taken to
Pueblo.
Chester l. Johnson, of New York, Is
sole heir to an estate valued at S5So,.
900 because of the fact that fifteen
years ago he saved the life of a pc,
dog belonging to the testator, his
great uncle.
Gov. Beckham has Issued a procla
nation fixing Sept. 1 as the date on
and after which all public schools In
the State not havirg existing con
tracts for books shall use the list Of
books adopted for five years by the
State School Book Commission.
Appellate Clerk J. Morgan Chlnn
has called a meeting of the State cleo.
ton Commissioners for August 60 for
the purpose of organizing and select
ing the county commissions.