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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-16

erable distance around this and tugs
and other small boats We're rushing to
the assistance Of the burning steam
er. ~ 2MH
These small boats rescued all those
i'm the water whom they could reach,
but many persons struggled ana sank
before any help could reach them. In
the wake of the Slocum as she hur-
ried up stream was line OF ntt'e
black spots, marking the heads and
bodies of those who had sought to es-
cape the roaring furnace on the 81 lp
by throwing themselves overheard.
Few of those saveh by tine small
boats had no life preservers. At no
time during the progress oI the nrc
was there an opportunity 10 either
lower the life boats or get the Efe
preservers out.
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Won't Ask EARLY Closing.

The retail clerks union of Raleigh
have decided not to ask the merchants
to close their stores at six o'clock this
summer. A committee, consisting CT
r s Correu Phil. THEM, w. r. Mil
Ter and w. b. Hunter will convey the
thanks of the union to the merchants
for agreeing to close at Z o'clock and
at 1890 Saturday nights. THE union
has arranged to have it's annual pic
mic at Chalybeate Springs Thursday
evening, June 23d. The round trip
will be 60 cents and they hope to
have a large crowd from Raleigh.
The pavilion, 40x60 feet has just
been completed at the springs and a
program furnishing plenty Of fur
will be provided.
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Nothing Known of it Here.

St. Petersburg, June 1855 p. m.
No information is obtainable here
regarding the reported engagement
between the RussiaS Vladivostock
squadron and JaDanase squadron in
the Korean straits. But it IS quite
likely that a naval fight has occurred
or is about to occur. Vice Admiral
Skrydloff has left Vladivostock with
the armored cruisers Gromoboi, Rossia
and Rurik and some orpedo craft.
Before Admiral Skrydloff left
VIadivostock the Russian protected
cruiser Bogatyr, which went on the
rocks off Cape Gamova was hauled off
and towed into the harbor of Vladi-
yostock. She is now III dock there.
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Japan's Warships Hurry There.
(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic. June 1880 D. m.-Re-
ports of cannonadfng have been re-
ceived here from various points, such
as Chi-Kuzen province. Ol<i Island
and Tsuzhima, but the exact nature
of the operations of the Russian Vladi-
vostock squadron is not disclosed.
The Japanese warships in the VII
cinity are hurrying to the scene.
Sasebo is being closed There is a
strong possibility that a naval engage
ment will take pace soon. No south
ern city in Japan is exposed to at
tack, but this Russian raid may prove
expensive to shipping.
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ELEVENTH SENATORIAL.
A Foregone Conclusion That Brook
G. Empie Will be Nominated.
(special to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington, N. c., June 15.-The e
convention of the Eleventh Senatorial
district composed of the counties CT
New Hanover and BrunsWlcK' VIII
meet in this city on Saturday, Au-
gust 18th. It is a foregone conciu-
sion that Brooks G.. Empie, ESQ. cf
Wilmington, will be the nominee ana
will be elected. He was the unanl-
nous choice of New Hanover IN the
recent primaries and, according TO
the custom, Brunswick will cheerfuiiv
support the nominee of New Hanover
this year, 1T being BrunsWlck l'i'n
to name the Senator two years hence.
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&Engages he viadivostoclS Squadron.
(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic, June 15.--6 d. MT is re-
ported here that the Japanese pro-
tected cruiser Niitaka engaged the
Russian Vladivostock squadron off
Tsu Island, in the Strait between
Korea and Japan. This report, how
ever, lacks confirmation.
The Japanese transports Ugo and
Fuyo, homeward bound, met the Rus
sian vessels near lOki Island. The
Russians pursued them and fired six
teen shots at the Japanese ships. The
transports escaped and reached Kat
sumoto.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-16

There were Several spirited discus
sions this afternoon. One was over a
resolution empowering the Grand
Chancellor to appoint a lecturer at
a salary of 5000 year and $500 for
expenses. The resolution was finally
adopted. The lecturer will be ap-
pointed later. He will be under the
control of Grand Chancellor Robert7
son.
The Grand Lodge was rendered a
trolley ride late this afternoon.
Suez Temple held a ceremonial ses-
sion tonight when a large number
of Pythians crossed the desert After
the session, a banquet was tend cred
at Hotel Phoenix. Covers were laid
for $50 divers. Toasts were respond
ed to by local and visiting members.
The closing session of the Grand
Lodge will be held tomorrow morn
ing.
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near the Sunken Meadows off 135th
street, Manhattan, which is at the ex-
treme eastern end of Randall's Island,
when fire broke out In a lunch room
on the forward deck. The blaze
was caused by the overturning of q pot
of grease. The headway of the vessel
and high wind almost instantly
famed the Insignificant flame into
fury. Efforts were at once directed to
subduing the fire, but they We're fu-
tile. The blaze spread aft with al
most lightning rapidity. Captain Van
Schaik in the pilot house had been in
formed of the outbreak of the fire,
and realizing the danger to the hun
dreds of excursionists, decided to send
his vessel to shore at 134th street. At
this point there are a number of lum-
Der yards and several huge oil tanks
and the captain was warned that to
attempt to land at this point would en-
danger the property and perhaps fur
ther imperil the scores of people, who
had already been frightened into a
state of almost uncomfortable excite
ment.
Changing the big steamers course
slightly he headed her for North
Mad Rush OF the Flames.
BY this time the flames were rush
ing by leaps and bounds from the for
ward part of the ship aft.
The great open decks, built for ex-
cursionists, with little obstruction from
bow to stern, offered clear sweep for
the fire. AS the Slocum dashed for
ward the flames caught stanchion and
cabin woodwork, eating and tearing
their way across the vessel.
The excursionists, but a few mo-
ments before in the full enjoyment of
an ideal summers day on Long Island
SOUND, We're driven to the after part
oI the steamer to escape the heat,
names and smoke that were constantly
increasing. Policemen and deck hands
ABOARD the boat, struggled hard to
quiet the panic, but their efforts were
In vain. The wild disorder increas-
ed, as frantic mothers sought to find
children who had been at play about
the decks.
Leaping Into the River.
The steamers whistle was blowing
for assistance and the tugs and 9TH
er nearby craft answered to the call.
Before any of the boats could reach
the burning steamer however, the
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The Cannonade Ceases.

(By the Associated Press.)
London, June 15.-A dispatch to
the Central News from Toxic. filed at
6 D. m. today, says:
\ dispatch just received from MoJi
says the cannonading at sea stopped at
D. m. There was a heavy sea in the
straits all day. Ten Japanese mer-
chant steamers are known to have
left various ports for Moji and there
is much anxiety about their fate.
1t is rumored tonight that the Rus
sian warships have gone eastward.
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A Verdict for 81, ,O0O,O 900.
(By the Associated Press. J

New York, June "A verdict for
$1,000,000 with interest for one year
and eleven months, making total OF
$1,100, 600 was returned by jury be-
fore Justice Spencer of the Supreme
court in Brooklyn today, in the suit
of Morris Menges against Louis Fitz-
gerald for services rendered in bring
ing about the sale of the Western
Maryland Railroad to a syndicate. The
case has been on trial for several days
George Gould and other prominent
capitalists appearing as witnesses.
The verdict is the largest ever given
in Kings county.
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Met tile Russirn Vessels.

Toxic, June 1.5-7:30 p. n.-Three
Japanese transports outward bound
from Shimonoseki, met the Russian
warships this morning outside the
strait of Korea The Russians fired
eighteen shots at the japanese ships.
one transport escaped. The fate of
the other two is not known.
1t is believed at Sassebo that ma
val enCagement is imminent.
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No Such Appalling Tragedy Ever
Before Threw Its Crimson
Shadow Over the
HarbOr.

PLAYED and the great side-wheeler was
decorated with flags from stem to
stern.
The Fire Bursts Out.
The Slocum had reached a point
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SHOCK OF BATTLE
YET AT VAFANG0W
Persistent Rumors of Russian Success Reported
Destruction of Three Japanese
Squadrons

Goldsboro; j. M Hedrick and J. A.
Armfield, High Point; M. f. Craw
ford and r. Fl. McDuffie, Fayette-
Vile; j. L. Barham and w. M. Sum
herlin, Goldsboro: j. 7. Hedrick,
Charles McRary, j. K. Hawkins Lex
ington; j. B. Gill. A. j. Evans. r. L.
Poston, T. Foy White, M. E. Ramsey
Statesville; Ed. Hugh Lee, M. Rosen-
thai, J. B. Green. d. T. Johnson, j. b.
Rankin, Raleigh; r. B. Peters, E. l..
Robertson. Tarboro; George P. Crutch-
field, j. f. PEBBLES, Greensboro, n. c.:
J. d. Morton, Morehead City; Archi-
bald Nichols, S. Lupinsky, Asheville,
N. c.: w. D. Laroaue, Mark New
borne Kinston; c. M. Mccall
Marion: w. e. Shuford, Lexington;
Fl. A. StillwelI, w. A. Avant. Char
lotte C. c. Reid. o. T. Waldrop. Ru-
therfordton. n. c.; M. M Shepherd,
Hendersonville; Mccoy Moretz, Phil
o. Hail. Thomas Shuford, Hickory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-16

State Democratic convention instructs
for Parker by vote of 257 IL to
1872 1-2 for Hearst. Davis, Clark and
Berry included in the Big Four.
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manner by Rev. DR.. Fl. A. Brown, pas
tor of the First Baptist church. AS
was to be expected the address of
welcome by Hon. c.. B. Watson was
a notable one. The response to the
address of welcome was delivered by
the association and was particularly
appropriate to the occasion.
Mr.. j. Langhorne Barham, of
Goldsboro, followed in speech re-
plete with sound advice and practical
suggestions.
The State officers submitted their
annual reports this afternoon. All
were gratifying.
President Dunn's address was in
the nature of complete review of the
work done by the association, during
the past year He congratulated the
delegates on the interest being shown
in the proceedings and in the work
being done by the members of the or
ganization.
Due to Norman l.. johnson.
'"The progress of your association
for the past twelve months" said he,
'has not been as great as your Off
GERS had wished, still l am proud to
say that we are far in advance of any
other Southern State. Our success
in attaining to this position, however,
has only been possible by reason of
the efforts of Mr.. Norman III. Johnson
who has been the life of the associa-
ton and who has gone from one end
of the State to the other in its in
tereSt."
Mr.. Dunn advised the establish
ment of a North Carolina trade paper
After the presidents address, the
greeting from the North Carolina
Wholesale Merchants Association was
borne to the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation By Mr.. J. F. l.. Armfield, of
Fayetteville.
Addresses were also delivered this
afternoon by Mr.. w. Fl. Bagley, of
Raleigh, on ''The Relation of the Press
to the Merchants" and Attorney Gen
eral Johnson. The latter condemned
in strong language the use of trading
stamps and congratulated the Win
ston- Salem merchants upon their sue
cess in driving out the stamp concern
which attempted to open a store here.
Among Those Present.
Among the visiting merchants at
tending the convention are the fol-
lowing: John Dunn. Thos. f. Nc
Carthy, New Bern: j. E. Peterson,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-16

Friendship is one of the things
that cannot be preserved III alcohol
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-16

Arkansas Instructed for Parker.
(By the Associated Press.)
Hot Springs, Ark, June 15.-The
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-16
To Appoint a Lecturer.

Grand Outer Guard, Mcbride Holt
Graham
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Leaping Into the River.

The steamers whistle was blowing
for assistance and the tugs and 9TH
er nearby craft answered to the call.
Before any of the boats could reach
the burning steamer, however the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-12-24

that 1t would be nice thing to pre-
sent them to the local chapter of
the Daughters of the Confederacy
and the other TO Camp Winnie Davis
as souvenirs from that historic spot
Now. you know who are at the head
of these organizations in this city,
and you are just the fellow 10 see
them and make these presentations.
I don't care how nice a talk you
make on the occasion, but / do want
you to promise that my name shall
not be mentioned in connection with
it, And further, it just occurred to
me that you have been listening
pretty attentively to this little talk.
now for heavens sake don attempt
to put it in your paper.
Some other time when YOU come
around l will endeavor to grant
your request for a statement of the
aims and objects of the Retail Deal
ers' Hardware and Implement Assoc
citation. and what the association ia
doing Ia fighting some of the big
trusts in Aur line. Yes. YOU are
right The farmers ought TO know
H. and they should get This informa-
riou from their agricultural papers.
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TALK OF TRIP TO EAST.
=. W. NcNaun> Tells Something of
the Hardware Mems Meeting.

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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-12-24
AN IMPORTANT RULE
College Hen Barred from Playing on Pro-
feSSiOn6I Base Ball Teams.

A meeting of the Southwestern
intercollegiate Athletic Association
which was held at Trinity University
in this city yesterday afternoon
large delegation representing the diff
ferent members of the association
was present and business of great
importance of athletics in this sec
tion of the country was transacted.
F. Homer Curtis Of Austin, presi-
dent of the association, was present
and presided over the meeting
Among the most notable features
of the meeting was the adoption Of
rule that absolutely prohibits col
Ieee men from playing on profession
al baseball teams or on town teams
which employ or pay any player.
This rule is unconditional and pro
hibits college men from associating
with professionals in any athletic
contest. It does not prohibit college
teams from playing against a profes-
sional baseball teams, but does pro
hibit college men from playing on
the professional team. The rule
goes into effect on September 1, 1905
and is not retroactive
This much vexed question Of col
lege men playing summer baseball
has been dealt with by the eastern,
western and southern athletic asso-
Citations and by the conference colleg
es in the west. but has never been
satlsfactorially settled by them. The
intercollegiate Athletic
Association is the first association to
come out squarely and absolutely
prohibit its members from competing
on professional teams This is by
far The most advanced grounds taken
by any association and points the
way for others 70 follow
The scholarship requirement was
also raised from nine to twelve hours
college work per week. These chang
es were adopted unanimously aud
mark distinct steps in the develop
ment Of the amateur spirit not only
In this district but in The whole
rountr7.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-12-24

sheriff Miun.ea went .o Ennis y"s-
sr8av afternoon after three uelr7ss
a bo had been arrested Iu that se,-
ton OF fhs to-uD ora indictments
returned by .be is~t session ot thv
grand jury Tau 30 tbem lim VII
lis and Louis Kemp wrr" wanted
for burglary TUe complaint lEa3nsf
them BE- for bHrs.arif.ns "a house ou
the place of farmer named Rich
ar3aau ou Trus.r river The fhifd
Will Powell vas arrested at Ennis
oa ehar-s st violating the ioeol
ontou Au NIt parties we've brought
sr. ad Jailed
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CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY.
The Day We Celebrate viii Be Observed
In An Appropriate Manner.

The people OF Waxahachie are
making preparations for a general
observance of the week devoted to
Christmas festivities This evening
there will be Christmas trees at the
Baptist. Christian. First Presbyterian
and Cumberland Presbyterian
churches for the benefit of the Sun
day School children The distribu-
tion of presents will begin promptly
az O'Clock In connection with
the trees some of the churches will
have special exercises before Santa
Claus makes his entrance. Monday
might the operatives OF the cotton
mill have tree in their church near
the mill All the children OF the
cotton mill addition will be remem-
bered There will be a program Of
songs and recltations
On account Of the recent burine
Of their church the MethodIsts viii
not have q Christmas tree this year.
The Sunday School children. how
ever. have beer invited 10 take part
In other trees.
Devotional services appropriate to
the occasion will be held in all the
city churches tomorrow morning
Announcement OF these services may
be found in the regular church col
umn.
The cotton mill was closed to-
day TO give the operatives holiday
aud 70 afford them an opportunity
10 make preparations for Christmas.
They Will probably be given haf a
holiday Monday
As Christmas comes on Sunday
ghis year Monday will be observed
as a holiday by the business men Of
the city The banks. post office cot
ton exchanges. mills and many of
the business houses will be closed
during the entire day
In addition to large social func-
tIons which have been planned for
next week there will doubtless be
numerous private affairs. family re-
uuions, dlnIngs aud party Christmas
trees
Among the chief events Of next
aeek is the firemens 8 annual ball
and banquet TO be given Thursday
night This event promises to ex-.
esed the effort made by the firemen
last year WaXahachje has one OIL
the best volunteer departments ia
fhe state. and the boys should Doe
given the encouragement to which
they are entitled They only have
oue hundred and fifty tickets for
sale al s. 0n each and these should
be taken without any trouble Each
leEet entities two persons rn attend
abe banquet and take par .n .aa BAH
The tickets are now op sale and fha
first come NIll 20. the urst served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-12
REEF IN PARKER's BOOM.
Significant Change in Position of
Pennsylvania Leaders.

dispatch from Philadelphia says: There
is significant change of sentiment in the
presidential situation among democratic
state leaders Two weeks ago 1t was an
nounced that Judge Parker would be Penn
sylvania's choice for the presidential noni
nation. Now 1t is authoritatively stated
that the national delegates from this state
will go to the democratic national conven-
ton uninstructed.
AS Colonel Guffey, the Pennsylvania
democratic leader, and Tammany Chief
Murphy have had several conferences, and
it has been announced that Pennsylvania
and New York are to work In harmony,
the change of attitude among the Penn
sylyania leaders is Interpreted to mean
either that Murphy has decided not to
support Parker or that he has dropped him
for the present.
The growth of sentiment among Penn
sylvania democrats for Judge Gray of
Delaware for the presidential nomination
is significant in view of their abandonment
of Parker. 1t is said that the democratic
state convention which will meet in Har-
risburg next Tuesday will not instruct
for Parker or any other candidate.
1t was learned yesterday that the plat
form to be adopted at the democratic state
convention will ignore Bryan and Hearst
and will indicate the attitude of the state
In desiring a presidential candidate of a
different type. The tariff will be the lead
ing issue. A reduction in the present Gus
toms rates will be demanded for the benefit
OF the working classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-12
Millions Arrayed Against Millions.

dispatch from st. Paul says: The legal
action which is virtually to settle the fate
OF the NorthernS Pacific has begun in the
United States, circuit court here. 1t will
be the most significant as well as the most
dramatic incident Of all the various hear
ings arising out or the merger.
E. H. Hartman and Winslow Pierce.
backed by the ,Rockefellers' petition for
permission to. intervene In the suit of the
federal government against the Northern
Securities Company in order to prevent, II
possible. the securities company from maxi
ing the proposed pro rata distribution OF
the railway stock held by it. That is the
technical description OF the action. But
be ok of this there is gigantic struggle for
supremacy by two of the most powerful
financial groups In the world. The issue
will decide whether the Northern Pacific is
to remain in the control Of the Morgan-Hill
group or be restored to the Hartman In
terests. 85 3Ie9
The first question for consideration will
be whether or not Hartman and Pierce
shall be permitted to file their petition in
the suit. If that question be decided in
the affirmative further proceedings upon
their petition may be had In ordinary
course OF litigation through demurrers, an
swers, hearings and other similar proceed
fngs to a final decree. If leave to file the
petition Is denied 1t would probably end the
proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-12
LEONARD'S NEW NOSE.
Tip Was Cut Off to Save the New
Organ.

A dispatch from New York says: Earle
Leonard the indomitable youth whose fin
ger was grated on his face to make nose,
is doomed to keen disappointment. The tip
of the new organ was amputated under the
supervision of two surgeons. because i,
showed slight gangrenous tendency The
rest of the nose is stin intact and healthy,
SO the surgeons say.
The doctors whose skill in attempting and
succeeding in this wonderful piece of surg
cry has been the talk of the country are
still confident that Leonard will be able to
leave the hospital, with his new nose. The
cutting off of the small tip has not APP
parently affected the organ seriously.
1t Is reported that as result of the fame
of this operation, persons without noses in
various parts of the country have made ap-
plication for new noses. None of these
cases will be taken up for at least month.
Leonard has been in the hospital now for
more than five weeks, part of which time
he suffered enough to set weaker person
half mad.
He bore the agony of holding his finger
to his face for two weeks while it grew in
place. On two other occasions he failed to
keep his arm rigid and was compelled to
suffer two operations. The third attempt
to graft the finger proved successful, the
finger having been amputated last Tues
day,