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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
Negro Murderer Hanged.
(By the Associated Press.)

Charleston. S. c.. Aug. 26-Henry
Jones. the negro murderer of Con-
stable Columbus Jones. was hanged
today at the jail in Pickens in the
presence of 200 men, of whom not
more than fifty were negroes. Jones
made a brief address warning his rage
against the possession and use of fire
arms. The large crowd dispersed
quietly after the execution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
ANOTHER GREAT
BATTLE BEGINS
The Vibrations of the Japanese Guns Twenty Miles
East of Lao Yang First Heard on the
Twenty Fourth

residence and business district, of Port
Arthur, but that this would not neces-
sarily mean the fall of the Russian
stronghold. The Russian defense are
arranged with the idea of resisting as
long as there is a man left and the
nature of. their defenses suggest the
final stand will occur at the Tigers
Tail or Liaoti mountain fort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
Woode,,d & Co. Again on the Floor.
(By the Associated Press.D

Albany, n. Y, Aug. 26.-W. F.,
Woodend & Company. of New York
city. was incorporated today with q,
capital of 100000 to deal in stock,
bonds, securities and other commodi-
ties. The directors are: Noah Snin-
garn and William r. Woodend, of New
York city. and Francis j. Waters. of
Brooklyn. w. f. Wooden1 was tha
senior partner of the firm of w. E.
Woodend & Company, of New York
city. which suspended several months
ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
a N@rGh @aF@ma Daily aeps m Both Nes nmd Generalization

held in Great Britain and continental
ply of cotton there is now afoat and
Europe 5SS,000, against 5SS,OO0 last
year In Egypt $4,000, against H.
600 last year; in India 343, 900. against
4O5.O0O Last year and in the United
States 100000, against 176,000 last
wear
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
Charged With a Girls Murder.
NV the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, Aug. 26.-Charles
r. Stewart, of Sussex county. has bees
arrested charged with numbering Miss
Annie Boiling and afterWard burning
her body in the woods near Stony
Creek. June 26. Stewart took the girl
to live with his family about five yeaI1
ago 1t is said that she had some
money which he is alleged to have se7
cured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
SPENCER WINS AGAIN.
The Second Prize is Awarded TO This
Eirile Team OF Firemen.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Salisbury, n. c., Aug. 26.-A teIe-
gram from st. Louis tonight says the
Spencer, North Carolina hose reel
team won the second prize in the
three hundred yards race today. The
company was also rewarded fifty dol
lars tor coming the longest distance
to the fireman's national convention.
This was the second time the Spencer
nes have won the second prize in the
national contest. The total money at
st. Louis is one hundred and fifty dol
lars
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
Voted 10 ExpeI White.

Buffalo. N Y, Aug. 25.-The Uni
ted Garment Workers oI America to-
day voted to expel Henry e. White
former general secretary of the organ
ization on the ground of disobeying or
ders of the general executive board
and expousing the cause of the em-
oIoyerS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
To Sec the Louisiana Launched.
lBy tha Associated Press.l

Washington. Aug. 26.-Mr. Darling
the assistant secretary of the navy
heads a party of officials from tho
Navy Department who went to Nor
folk to witness the launching at New
port News, Va, tomorrow or the nrst-
class battleshin Louisiana.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27

action regarding short time for tho
week following August %. Thereafter
a mass meeting will consider the ques-
ton. The trade of all countries il
urged to refrain from buying cotton
during the month of September.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
THE COMBAT DEEPENS
The Battle, Says Lao Yang Under
Date of the Twenty Fifth, is
! Continuing at Liandiansian Twenty
Three Miles Southeast. Kuropatkin
Gives Partial Details of the Fight
ing.
fBx the Associated Press.l

Lao Yang, Aug. PA big bats
commenced today twenty miles east
of Lao Yang.
The Russian front from the Teitsa
river south was engaged.
Liao Yang. Aug. 25.-The fighting
which began yesterday continues to-
day at Liandiansian. twenty-three
miles southeast of Liao Yang.
The Japanese are attacking.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
TESTIMONIAL TO COUNSEL.
Robeson County Lawyers to Their
Counsel in Tie PEBBLES Contempt
Case.

The members of the Robson Coun-
ty Bar have not been unmindful OF
the services rendered them by able
counsel in the historic contempt pro-
ceedings brought against them by
Judge r. Is. PEBBLES.
They have sent to each of the coun-
sci who represented them in the case
an elegantly engraved testimonial on
parchment handsomely framed OF
counsel in the case was Hon. c. Nj
BusDee. of this city. and the testi-
monial sent him reads as follows:
THE members of the Robson County
Bar,
being profoundly grateful to
Hon. Charles NJ. Busbee
for the services recently performed by
him in their behalf, desire thus to
place their deep sense of obligation in
permanent form. June /, 1904.
y. A. Mclean, X. G. Lawrence
stephen Mcintyre, j. G.. Mccormick,
r. r. Lee, T.. j. Britt,
A. w. Mclean, II. b. Morrison,
Wade WIshart, John II. Cook,
b. +. Mclean"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
Mr.. MitchclI Critically lii.

His friends Will be sory to learn of
the critical illness Of MIR. :. IL. Mitch
ell, who is desperately sick at his
home on Oakwood Avenue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
Urged Not to Buy Cotton.

(By the Associated Press.)
chichester, Aug. 26.-At meeting
the Master Cotton Spinners here 70.
.ay 1t was resolved>to allow liberty OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27
Mossrs w. q. Huband and W.

-Mcssrs. w. G. Huband and w. j.
were in the city yesterdas
guests AT the home of Mrs. Annie
Reavis and her daughter. Miss Mil
dred. in West Raleigh. The two gem
tlemen are enroute to the st. Louis
Exposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-27

II the professional angler has no
ilsh to string he proceeds to string his
friends.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
HERMAN WISE
The Reliable Clothier and Halter.


County Clerk Clinton yesterday
completed the work Of extending the
1904 assessment roll as equalized by
the board. The board made correc-
tions that resulted In a reduction Of
slO1,762, the total original roll amount
ing to s4,72s124 and the total as equal
ICED to s4,s2l,as2. The total of the
equalized roll was found to be but
sS132 more than that OF last year. last
years total amounting to $l,6l3,23O.
In 1908 exemptions amounting to $1i6,-
s51 were allowed on personal property,
but under the law now In force those
exemptions could not be allowed this
year, so in reality the assessed, value
Of real property has been lowered over
hundred thousand dollars since last
year. . r. : - ,t;ssa4A4 :. ...-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
Confessions Of a Priest.

Rev. Jno. s. Cox Of Wake, Ark,
writes, "For ia years suffered from
yellow jaundice. / consulted num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts Of
medicines, but got no relief. Then ]
began the use of Electric Bitters and
feel that / am now cured Of a disease
that had me In its grasp for IL years. "
II you want reliable medicine for liver
and kidney trouble, stomach disorder
or general debility, get Electric Bit
ters. It's guaranteed by chas. Rogers
Only soc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
LAND OWNERS WILL HELP
MOVE FOR MODERN HOTEL

committee viii make a final report,
submitting all the site proposals re-
cetved. Then the hotel company will
be organized, site viii be selected
and the work Of securing the neces-
sary funds win proceed,
All Are Enthusiastic.
The enthusiasm which characterized
last nights meeting was of the old
time order, The city was well repre-
sented. and the discussion brought out
many admirable ideas. +. d. Keutt-
ner evinced lively interest In the pro-
posal and his advice was listened to
with interest. He was one of the orig
inal hotel agitators, stands close to
Mr.. Hammond, and last night pledg-
ed his personal support and said he
was satisfied Mr. Hammond would as
sist.
Architect Lazarus was present. Mr..
Lazarus has already started upon pre-
liminary plans, and will do everything
In his power to assist the venture. He
said last night that he had the utmost
faith In the hotel scheme. and he was
so we'll satisfied that II would pay that
he offered to prepare plans and accept
his fee in stock. Il would much pre-
fer stock to cash." said Mr.. Lazarus,
stock would be good thing, for II
would net me n sure return"
Among the other men who pledged
their report were ex-Mayor Bergman,
C. H. Cooper, Il. z. Ferguson, C. Nj.
Celler. DIR. Ball, Frank l. Parker and
y. S. Dellinger, Mr.. Dellinger was
willing to subscribe for several shares
OF stock and pay 25 per cent or more
OF his subscription Immediately.
d. II. Welch believed the hotel AS
toria's greatest need. He said he would
offer site near the business section
and that he would agree to have a
of three appraise its value.
Then ne would consent to have the
valuation decided upon by the apprais-
ers cut in two and he would take stock
to the amount, not asking one cent OF
money. This is a sample Of the offers
made. Mr.. welch's offer will be con-
sidered at the next meeting.
1t was agreed last evening that the
location Of the site was most import
ant, and that 1t would be wiser to
pay $4,000 or $4,000 for a good To-
cation than build upon one of less
business value, even though 1t were Sc
cured without cash outlay.
BY giving the committee a few more
days time, definite proposals can be
secured from property owners who
have not had time TO consider the mat
tier, and the matter can be slfted down
Ito business basis. s.
One thing is certain-the hotel is as
sured. The sentiment is firmly estab-
Ilished and the present movement will
not be brought to an end until work
on the building is commenced.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
Broke Into His House.

s. lie Quinn Of cavendish, VI. was
robbed OF his customary health by In
vasion Of chronic constipation. When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested and
now he's entirely cured. They're guar
anteed to cure, 25c at Chas. Rogers
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
October 27, % and 20.

worlds fair excursion tickets to Chi
cago, st. Louis and all eastern cities
will be sold by the GREAT NORTH
ERN RAILWAY on october 27, 2S and
20, in addition to October Q, 4 and 5.
Apply to any Great Northern agent for
rates and full information.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
Worlds Fair Rates Extended.

Through the efforts Of the GREAT
RAILWAY, worlds fair
excursion tickets will be sold on oc-
tober 27, 2S and 20, in addition to oc-
tober 8, and 5. For full informa-
tion apply to any Great Northern agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08
Proposal Arouses Great Enthusiasm and
Many Sites for New Structure Have
Already Been Offered.
Prominent Citizens Attend Second Mass Meeting Hear Preliminary
Report Of Committee Named on Thursday Night, Pledge
Support to Proposal and Adjourn to tuesday
Night to Hear Final Report.

Tht hotel proposal is rapidly assum-
ing definite form. Messrs. Harrison
Allen, A. NJ. Smith and w, E. Schimpff,
the committee appointed to canvass
sentiment, reported at a second mass
meeting held last evening, and their
verbal report was most gratifying,
Several heavy property owners have
offered sites for the building, because
of its influence on property values
and it is certain that many other sites
will be offered. The men who have
agreed to give sites realize the vast
benefit which the location of the hotel
viii have on property values and per-
haps this factor has been as intluen-
tial as the desire to assist Astoria.
Briefly stated, the hotel proposition
occupies the following status: Every
one who has expressed himself Is fav-
orable and ready to lend his financial
: assistance; half a dozen sites have
been offered. the owners agreeing TO
take stock to the amount of the value
of their property, and in some in
stances donations of sites have been
rendered, the property owners ex-
pressing a desire to further assist by
taking large blocks Of stock; just as
soon as all the proposals for sites are
in, organizations will be effected the
most desirable site selected and the
stock books opened.
A Rousing Meeting.
Last nights meeting was rousing
one. On the previous evening only
about 80 men were present. but last
night the capacity of the Chamber of
Commerce was taxed to its utmost. The
meeting got down to business when
the report of the committee was pre-
scented. 1t was addressed to ''the citi-
gems OF Astoria who are interested in
securing modern hotel" and was as
follows:
I'VE, your committee appointed TO
confer with the business men OF AS
toria in regard to financing a hotel
proposition along the lines indicated
at the meeting held last evening, most
respectfully report that we have been
very much encouraged by the inier-
est which has been shown by
business men in the project. -
I'VE have every reason to believe
that there will be no difficulty what
ever In securing the full amount of
stock subscribed to the hotel and
guarantee company, provided the
money to build the hotel can be Sc
cured on the first mortgage bonds as
proposed and proper location IS Sc
ieeted for the hotel.
HThe selection Of d proper location
Is one of the most important questions,
as the parties agreeing to take the
bonds will, of course, want to know
what site the hotel is to be located
upon, as well as the plan of the no.
tel.
"We have interviewed several prop
erty owners with a view of securing a
yood site for which the owner will ac-
cept bonds of the company as pay
ment. Among the sites that have been
proposed is one, 100 feet by l25 feet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-08

, facing on Fourteenth street, Duane
street and Exchange street, and on the
east side of Fourteenth street, and
which belongs to the Taylor family,
but. owing to the limited time, We
were not able to get definite propo-
sition upon this site. Upon the oppo-
site side of the street site 100 feet
by is5 feet. similarly situated, can be
secured for $4,000 in bonds of the
company. We also recommend for
consideration a site of 100 feet on
Commercial street and running back
125 feet TO Duane street and facing up
on Fifteenth street on the west side
OF the street.-the property occupied by
August Danielson-which would make
an admirable hotel site, and would
make revenue producer from tne
start on account of the stores that
could be rented on Commercial street,
the south end of the lots being amply
high above the water line for base
ment rooms: but, owing to the fact
that Mr. Gratke, who owns one of these
lots, is at present out of the city, no
definite proposition could be secured
upon this property. We think that the
hotel should be constructed near the
business center of the city, so that
the ground floor can be utilized for
stores and thus insure an income in
dependent of the hotel for the pay
ment of interest on the bonds, and at
the same time we think that consider
alton should be paid to the tendency
and direction of the future growth
of the city, so that as the city grows
the site will improve in value.
I'VE would recommend that the
committee be given further time to
secure definite offers from the various
property owners who have available
hotel sites, when a meeting can be held
to consider them and the proper site
selected, and then corporation be
formed and subscriptions to bonds and
stock be opened and the town thor
oughly canvassed, and we have no
doubt of the success Of the venture.
From our conversations with vari-
ous business men we are inclined to
believe that the plan of financing the
proposition ought to be changed, so
that the hotel and guaranty company
will guarantee the interest on the
bonds for 20 or 80 years instead OF
10 years. Very respectfully yours
"A M. SMITH;
"W. z. sCHIMpFF'.
~ HARRISON ALLEN.
Committee"
Messrs. Smith, Allen and Schimpf
explained the matter at length. They
stated that they had informal talks
with several large property holders,
all of whom expressed a willingness
to assist financially, and that several
sites had been offered. However, they
wanted further time, as they were un-
able at last nights meeting to give
detailed report, such as was expect
ed of them. Their wishes in the mat
ter were respected, and at a late hour
the meeting adjourned until next
Tuesday night at o'clock, when the
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19
on the following road districts,

on the following road districts,
tO-Wit:
Districts 4 au1 8. / have
made careful inspection of all the
roads in said districts With few
exceptions. I fnd the roads in
District l very well worked as far
"a was able t. ret over and rec-
ennend that continued
ultIi [ can huIs 5aa Inspection
which amount shall DO paid. pro-
vided the roads ars satisfactorily
worked, if not, be made q perma-
nent dock. I find some of the
roads ia District 4 in bad shape,
not worked SO as TO put them in
a condition Tor the water travel,
and | recommend that $4,000 be
held, and if the roads be put up
in one N NTH that $4,000 be paid,
If not, it Shall be made perma.
nent dock. Also lfiad many of
the roads in Beat 8 very much,
neglected, and Recommend that
500 90 be held back, with the
provision that if tho roads are in
shape in one moth the 100000
will be paid, with the UNDER
standing thrt the above contrac-
tors pay for the extra inspection.
Respectfully submitted,
Ell. w. Hunter.
Sworn TO and subscribed bofore
me, this the 7th day of Nov, 1904,
j. Leland frusty,
Chancery Clerk.
Otdered by Board that the fol-
lowing claims be and the same
are hereby allowed:
John S Allen, putting in
window lighto, 8 so
Jim Tierce, Jail account, % 70|
@ MsSchoggin, jail acct. 8 20
Brandon ~Printi g Co.,
stationery CIR. elk, 8 COL
Il. III. Smith, ct III, cleo.
ton commissioners. 39 O0l
Il L Allen, repairing bali
lot boxes, 2 90
City Of Water Valley,
lights C'c 1904, 75I
W NJ Sain, plumbing, "a 20
+ NJ PAtto4 lumber, 2S 90
] g Maui ct a, costs
State casss, 81 25
T Fl Dalton q Co., mile
boards, etc, IL CO.
Walker & Green, lumber, 5 I'll
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19
One of the most interesting ex.

One of the most interesting ex.
hibits of farm products ever m ie
in the State of Mississippi, nd
perhaps in any other State, vas
nude by DR.. e. {. Hart, a + ke
county farmer, at the late county
fair in McOomb City. DR.. Hart
showed 12O varieties of farm pro
ducts that were grown on his
own place this year, and proved
o revelation to his own friends
and neighbors. The collection
will doubtless be secured Tor the
Cotton and Corn Oarnivai at Jack
aops says a writer Of that city.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19
Proceedings
Board Of Supervisors.
Yalobusha County
November Term. 1904. at CoffeeviIIe.

Court being opened according
to law by the Sheriff the follow.
ing orders and proceedings were
held:
Ordered that warrant issue
for $500 drawn on fund for road
District, No. 8, payable to road
district fund %, to correct error
in collection of road tax by the
Sheriff.
Ordered, by the Board, that a
warrant issue for s3, drawn on
Road; District fund, o., payable
to road district fund 80, to cor.
rect error in collection of ros d
tax by the sheriff.
Ordered by the Board, that all
of . certain balance due by Wal.
ter Walker on school land for
rent in 1908 of parts of Sec. is,
Town. 20. Range be, be paid TO
Fly school fund.
Nov, z, 1904.
To the Honorable Board of Su-
pervisors:
As your Road Commissioners, Il
begleave to submit the following
report for the 3rd quarter Of 1904
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19

4 lest love letter in the
w0r eln the Bristish m um.
1t Is proposal of marriage for
the + d Of an Egyptian prin-
cess y. { Was made $500 years
ago. IN ne form Of an in.
scrib4 vnck.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19

Tie agricultural Department
has t4m ID tue cabbage snake
S b m 49, ant benefit TO farm.
ets, 5 { sats the destructive cat-
rrll sr
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19

IN ctfp CT oranges on the
Gull Cost s reported to be very
large this season,
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19
T j Miles, poor b acct,
A S Riddick, work on ct

T J Miles, poor b acct, 9 20
A s Riddick, work on ct
house, Coffeeville, Is CO.
FL w Hunter, road ms. 45 90
FL Nv Hunter, ex. work.
Dists. l, 8 ane 3, z 36
Harry Gibbons, timber for
bridge, 2 90
O @ Brooks, road work,
Dis. 3, Q Oo
Hardy Frost, ct al, work
on road, IA 80
W N Frost, load pine, / 90
Fl W Durrant, lumber, 1s5 52
W P s. Elk Schmits, put
ting out fire on levee, 2 90
G w Wilbourn, road w'k,
Dists. /, 2 and 5, 15 90
Rowland Hart, rem. trees
Road D st. 5, l 90
Riddick & N wberry. w'x
on Jail, Is 90
w N Frost, putting locks
court house door, 2 so
w N Frost. transporta-
ton, etc. 38 so
j W Cain, jail acct. Ed.
Cannon, Jackson, 8 go
w w Hyde, lumber and
nails, 500
I A Mcpherson, road w'k
Frost Hill. - 50
Cohea & Son, lumber, 81 so
R DALEY, road work,
Dist. 8, go 35
R. DALEY, road work. Dist
1. X Ak
Courier ct al, pub. proo'ds
and notices, is az
Calhoon s Son, sund'y ac>
counts. May and July Q 45
Bart Shaw, w'k on bdge 8 90
] J Murphree. lumber 40 3S
J II Hodnett, sal & stmps u As
y B Fly, l sprinkler 50
w L Jones, putting lawn
levee al 2O
D 3 Kelly ct al, cost State
case, Ii Stearnberg 4 90
, 3 Kelly ct al, cost State
case, John Moffst A 20
I F Goldran, road work,
Dist. l. is 90
- jenkins, rep. bridge IL 90
John Allen, rep. bridge, IL 90
v b Hughes, hauling, etc z 90
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-11-19

Concluded on 9Th page)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-01
WAR VIEWS OF EXPERTS.
kuropatkin Elected to Give Battle
Not Forced,

Washington, Sept. 1.-The military
experts are inclined to believe that
Kuropatkin has elected, rather than
that he has been forced, to give bat
tie to the Japanese. 1t has been one
of the theories entertained by officers
here that the Russians would obstruct
the advancing Japanese at Lao Yang,
and the retirement of KuropatSin's
force from Anping and An Shan Chan
was not regarded as disturbing this
view. It has been held that Kuro-
patkin must by this time possess a
force capable of maintaining formid-
able defence, and perhaps of assuming
the offensive to the extent, at least, Of
driving the japanese from some of the
valuable military positions in the
neighborhood of Lao Yang. 1t is be-
lieved that the Russians do not lack
in courage, and that the japanese have
been able to make their advances SO
far entirely thru the conditions on the
Russian side, which made strong
fight unwise.
The experts think that with the Rus
sian force of 10000 well concentrat-
ed in the vicinity of Lao Yang, Gem
eral Kuropatkin can do as much as if
he had 100000 under his command.
Thers u such a thing, say the experts.