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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
TAGGART WILL ALLOW
JONES TO ISSUE CALL
Indiana Statesman to Have Nothing to
Do With Organizing the New
National Committee.

INDIANAPOLIS, July l5.-Thomas
IaeSart. temporary chairman OF the
Democratic national committee. who re-
turned 10 indianapolis last night from
French Lick. said today that he is not
going 10 issue the call for the coming
meeting an New York % effect a perma-
neCt organization. lie viii abide by the
action of the convention at ST. Louis.
which Instructed James X. Jones. chair
man or the old committee. 90 call the
members together.
IaegaU IS not talking OF his own
prospects but he iE very hopeful that
n VIII De elected 20 the chairmaushiU.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
WEATHER REPORT.

The disturbance central ThursG-1-
morning iu Manitoba has moved uo-fi-
eastward toward the Hudson's Bav rc-
giOI and q second disturbance has ad-
Yanced from the northern plateau rr-
Rion 70 the northeastern Rock Noun
tain slope. pressure. hOWe.er. is lov
over the whole Of the plateau and Ro,.l-1-
Mountain region. The Atlantic high has
not given way materially.
The rainfall On the last tu,cItv-COl.r
hours has been lu the form Uf s.at.ercd
local showers. and confined 10 t.ic Gulf
Coast the upper lake region. tho Mid
de Mississippi Valley, and the northern
Pacific Coast
temperature are generally below Tie
seasonal average IN the Missouri Valley
toe Mississippi Valley and thence .asr-
ward 10 the Atlantic. IN the R1cKv
MCunialn and plateau regions il is some
what warmer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
.POPULACE ATTACKS
REVENUE OFFICERS
Three Men Killed in a Pitched Battle
Near OpO-to, Ortugal-Soldiers
to the Rescue.

LISBON. July IA small sized
pitched hatJlc iu which a number Of
shots were exchanged took place at
BraEa. near Cporto, today. between reve-
Hu' |f-lcors and the population.
The officers seized a quantity Of SNUG
Erd. matches and were attacked by a
large party Of smugglers. The officers
fired at those attacking them. killing
three The white population of the town
turned out and gave pursuit 10 the reve-
nue. men, who took refuge in a farm
house Here they were bcsieged by 1000
cucaged people.
The authorities sent soldiers to re-
li'Nt the b, sIuged officers. and the troops
arrived Just IL time to save the revenue
A.4eA IioIA Tie fury Of the poPulace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
DRIVES
CONSUL FROM POST
Edwin James Leaves Qua
tcmala for Home.
STRANGER IN HIS PLACE
William Owen, of Washington, Ap-
pointed TempOTaTily-COnsul Gen.
eral Already Here Ill.

NEW YORK. July l5.-Man advlces
from Guatemala received today state
that United States Vice and Acting
Consul General Edwin James hos re-
signed because Of ill-health.
William owen. a native of Washing
ton. but for many years a resident Of
Guatemala, has been appointed to I'll
the post temporarily, pending the re-
turn of Consul General Winslow. who
left Tor home several months ago on
sick leave.
The State Department has been ad-
vised of the resignation Of Edwin
James. vice and deputy consul general
at Guatemala city. Guatemala, ami The
appointment Of William owen rs his
successor.
Little IS known at the department Of
William owen. Mr.. James resigned u:5-
cXpect"dly on account Of ill-heaIth. aud
The State Department instructed the Ie-
CATION at Guatemala city to recommend
a successor without delay Mr.. owen
was recommeUded and Immediately ap-
pointed Ila has lived in Guatemala
several years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
Losses at Port Arthur.
SQUADRON OUT
OF VLADIVOSTOK

TOKYO. July 1.-Two cruisers and
four torpedo boats. belonging TO the
Russian Vladivostok squadron. have
been seen Off the coast Of HoEkaifo
Island.
The temperance Of the NIadivosrUz
squadron is confirmed from several sta
uOuS on the northern coasts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
PARKER ASKS HARMON
TO SPEAK ON STUMP

CINCINNATI. July l5.-Judge Harmoa
has received letter from Judge Parker
requesting him 20 cat short his proposed
EurCpron "trip, as be ls counted on p,
be- heard iU the campaign.
Judge Harmon and wife departed last
evening for New York. whence they Vgli
sal today on thc Minnesota.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
Apprehensive of Riots,
Police Guard Increased

and pleading for quiet and order IN
several instances these officials were
threatened with rough treatment
While this work was on, international
President Donnelly. OF the Amalga-
mated Meat Cutters and Butchers
Workmen, met his aides at strike head
quarters and began the drafting of the
reply To the packers last proposal 10
be presented 10 the second joint con-
ference this afternoon. which seeks ar
bitratiOn and peace in the great strike.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15

CHICAGO, July 15.-Fearful lest a
single spark of trouble may bring an
other serious riot in the great stock
yards strike, the police guard about the
yards was increased today by heavy de-
tachments. In some quarters the num-
Der of police was more than doubled
So serious is the temper OF the men
that the highest officials Of the packing
trades council made tours in person,
breaking up the knots OF excited men
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
BRITISH STEAMER
AUSTRALIA IS AFIRE
Bound From London to Sydney When
She Went Aboard
the Rocks.

LONDON, July l5.-LIoyds' Melbourne
correspondent wires that the British
steamer Australia, which went ashore
at the entrance TO Phillip Bay on June
l9 is on fire.
The Australia is A vessel Of 3. 7O2 tons.
She Is comma nded by Captain Cole and
was bound from London for sydney
when she went on the rocks. IL was
expected the vessel would be a total
wreck No details Of the fire aboard
her are given in the dispatch TODAY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
THE SHERIDAN SAILS.

General Wade advised the War De-
partmcnt that the United States trans
port Sheridan sailed today from Manila
for San Francisco with ISL casuals, 80
sick, and ii general prisoners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
Advance in Wholesale Prices Does Not
Justify Cost to Consumers
Rates Predicted for Tomorrow.
HOW PRICES HAH JUMPED
TODAY.
JULY g.

Dealers from whom these quotations
that they would
~ 0N
One dealer said that
as the report verified the retailers accordingly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
Secretary of State Be-
comes Officer of
French Society.
THE APOSTLE OF PEACE
Favorable Action by Con-
gresS Expected-OtherS
on Waiting List.

France has conferred the grand cross
OF the Legion OF Honor upon Secretary
Hay
The Secretary Of State received notif-
cation yesterday from the French en-
bassy that on the occasion Of the French
national festival Of July H. the gov
ernment Of the republic conferred upon
him the dignity of the grand cross of the
Legion of Honor in recognition of the
services rendered during the last six
years by the American State Depart
ment toward the maintenance Of the
peace Of the world.
Accepts Honor.
The Secretary Of State. who has hith-
erto declined all propositions Of this
nature, felt that he could not refuse
so signal an honor from the great Euro
pean republic, considering the motive
which prompted it. He thereupon sent
the French embassy a note expressing
his grateful appreciation of the offer.
which he accepted subject to the appro-
Val OF Congress.
As the grand cross Of the Legion of
Honor Is conferred so seldom and IS
such an unusual honor. Congress will
doubtless grant Secretary Hay permis-
sion to accept the decoration without
delay 1t is more international in char
acter and less personal than minor deco
rations. and IN granting it TO Secretary
Hay France has paid fine compliment
10 the United States, as well as to its
Secretary of State.
Congressional Action.
At present the State Department has
many decorations and gifts bestowed
upon Government officials which are
held pending the action Of Congress.
Members Of Congress have shown no
disposition 10 hasten in taking action on
such decor adons.
In fact, their delay in granting Gov
erument officials permission to accept
miscellaneous decorations has been an
unmistakable sign of their disapprovaI,
which has been voiced frequently by
some of the members who have con-
tempt for anything not American.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
Supreme Moment of
Strugglefor Supremacy
Seems at Hand.
MANY RUMORS AFLOAT
Big Events in the Air-Re-
ports Lack Definite
Confirmation.

| LONDON, July 15.-Nothing in the way
/ or confirmation has been received Of the
! report current in several European capi-
/ tails yesterday that the battle between
the main forces of the Russians and
Japanese, long expected. had begun near
Iaschikao. AS result army circles
characterize the report as premature.
There IS no question, however, that
such battle is imminent That II has
not yet occurred is in all probability due
TO the desire on the part of the Japan
ese to get into a place where they can
lnfict more crushing blow on the
forces of Kuropatkin.
Kuroki Near Liao-Yang.
dispatch from Lieutenant General
Sakharoff states that KurokFs force is
a considerable distance south Of Lao
Yang Still other reports have il that
the japanese have occupied Ying- Kow,
the port OF Niuchwang. Nodzu is known
TO be very close to the Japanese force
under Oku, and the latter is in constant
touch with the outposts of KuropatBin's
army
All these facts point to one thing
That is that the japanese generals have
plan in operation which bodies III for
the ability Of the Russians TO hold their
ground Oku is now in position to make
well supported attack on Kuropat-
kin's position. On his right. to the east
Is NodzU, prepared 10 flank the Rus
slams from that side; to the northeast Is
kuroki, with a strong force ready to
attack from the rear and possibly cut
of the retreat Of the Russian army.
With Ying-Kow and eventually Niu-
chwang in Japanese hands, re-enforce-
ments can easily be landed which will
attack the Russians from the west.
Port Arthur Reports Uncoafrmed.
Nothing further has been heard Of the
sensational reports regarding Port Ar
thurs fall: or the other report that the
Japanese had been repulsed with heavy
losses. This lack of official conhrma-
tion is now taken 10 indicate that both
reports were but another Of those wild
rumors which have been so numerous
since the Russian garrison at the port
was isolated.
Some decisive movement on the part
Of the japanese outside the port is hour
ly expected, however.
Field Marshal Oyama is reported as
having reached Dalny two days ago.
Army men. knowing the impetuous ma
ture Of the man, do not doubt but that
he viii force the attack on the port
without further loss Of time
Losses at Port Arthur.
dispatch from Mukden this after
noon reports that the Japanese losses
during the fighting on the right flank
Of the defenses at Port Arthur on July
8 10 6 inclusive were 200. The Rus
sian losses We're Insignificant.
The dispatch adds Jnat the Russians
drove back the japanese aud ocup.ed
the heights commanding Lunsantan
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15
RUSSIANS AT
KAIPING RETIRE

LONDON, July Ij.-It is reported from
ST Petersburg that General MistcaepIso
has fought "a brilliant engagement near
the Black Mountains. taking some nrf.-
oners. The scene Of this fight is sup
posed TO be between Niuchwang ana
Eashichao
Correspondents with General f-uroki's
rrnr,tfrr,.d -. ,r.t-.--r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15


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Whom eha oot +horo t,o .,,n,o,,.s $780,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-15

Showers tonight, withris-
ing temperature. IOmor-
row showers.
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CONTINUED on Third Page.)
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TEMPERATURES.
DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURE.


Sun sets today.
Sun rises tomorrow. w......................
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
An Impudent Fraud.
(San Antonio Expressly

General W. W. Blackmar, the new
commandment -chief of the G. A. R., was
talking TO group of soldiers in Boston,
when faker came up and held out for
inspection rusty old sword.
Look at it, gents" he said; "exam-
inc it close. 1t is the sword that Lee
surrendered to Grant. You can have II
for S."
"Go along with you," said one of the
soldiers, sternly. "Go along with you.
You can't fool u.s."
The faker hurried away, and General
Blackmar said:
"That was, indeed, an impudent
fraud, wasn't it? 1t reminds me of the
frauds that were practiced on the old
relic shows that used to be feature OF
county fairs.
cat a county fair in my youth there
was show devoted almost entirely to
Biblical relics. I wish you could have
seen the faded cloth, the rusty nails and
the brass jewels that did duty severally
for piece of Solomon's robe, an earring
of the Queen of Sheba, Absalom's hair.
pin, David's sling and 30 on. In the
place of honor hung sword, and the
Snowman said:
"'This is the sword that BALKAN was
going to kill his ass with
but 1 interposed, 4 thought that
Balaam had no sword. l thought he
only wished for one
"'You're right" said the Snowman,
this is the sword he wished for"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
NO MORE SUFFERING.

If you are troubled with indigestion
get bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and see how quickly it will cure you.
Geo. A. Thomson, of Spencer, Ia, says:
"Have had Dyspepsia for twenty years.
My case was almost hopeless. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure was recommended and l
used few bottles of it and it is the only
thing that has relieved me. Would not
be without it. Have doctored with
local physicians and also at Chicago, and
even went to Norway with hopes of get
ting some relief, but Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the only remedy that has done
me any good, and l heartily recommend
it. Every person suffering with Indiges.
ton or Dyspepsia should use it." Sold
by r, A, Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20

70" said he to himself. "Been told not
20 touch things that don't concern me,
but Id certainly like to know what II
is. Wonder II II d hurt just to push
that hook back and look in? III die II
I don't see what's In there"
Softly lie stole up and pushed the
wire hook back. "AIust be some sort
Of Christmas present for Bill. II
see 1t first that will be joke on him,
WON'T
FiZz. squeak! slap! slam! bang! WOW
Up flew the cover and out Of the box
came the worst looking ogre that ever
disgraced fairy tale.
what dyer mean, you rascal?
shrieked the figure.
"Oh," grunted puss rs he shrank
back. trembling. this Is so sudden"
II should say 1t was" said the ogre
II had just settled down for the night
hoping to get some rest before those
children get hold Of me tomorrow. and
here you come shopping around and
NEEDLE with the hook, and my spring
sprans. and now we're In n pretty
mess. for can't get back in the box
by myself. and tomorrow is Christ
mas"
What shall l dor asked Thomas.
"Put me back, OF course, you stu
pid"-
But I can't get YOU back"
That's just the moral Of the whole
affair."" snapped the ogre. Zone nevel
can do over what they have undone
which is to say they can never undo
what they have did, which is to say
that But Thomas was so terrified
that he nd not wait to hear all the
moral.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
Editor White iiorsswhlpped.
WOMAN, INDIGNANT OVER STORY, VENTS
WRATH ON KANSAS NAN.
fronaha sneci,l piapstch.l

(Topsks Special Dispatch)
Mrs. Delta Meffert, divorced wife Of
DR.. william Meffert, of Emporia, Kan
sas, horsewhipped William Allen White.
editor of the Emporia Gazette, Thursday
night.
DR.. Meffert's license was revoked two
years ago for improper conduct. The
supreme court OF the United States this
week sustained the Kansas court which
passed upon the case. Whites papers
have been against Meffert and his news
stories and editorials lately have includ-
ed comment about Meffert's divorced
wife.
Thursday night as White was leaving
his Office, Mrs. Meffert and woman
friend approached him, and as he step
ped aside Mrs. Meffert began striking
him with a whip. White Immediately
started to run and the whipping was not
effective, as only one blow reached him.
At Mr.. Whites request the newspaper
correspondents at Emporia suppressed
the story. However, Mr.. White printed
short version of the affair in his paper
Friday night. The article written 6y
Mr.. White himself follows:
"Here Is an item you thought wouldn't
be In the paper. Last evening at dusk
as the editor of the Gazette was starting
for home, few yards from the Office
door he met Mrs. Delta Meffert, divorced
wife of William Meffert, of whom men
ton was made In these columns recently.
She was accompanied by a lady friend
and as the Gazette man started to pass,
Mrs. Meffert pulled from her cloak
small, but effective-looking whip. The
editor of this paper side-stepped, and,
what every true gentleman would do,
ran forty yards like Whitehead back to
the office by the back door.
"That calm, dispsssionate communion
which a man holds with situation
in the sixteenth part of second con-
vinced the man in question that when
lady challenges gentleman to an ath-
letic contest of any kind he cannot win
sparring match with any grace, nor be
the victor in a wrestling match with a
lady with any credit at all, but foot
race is one event in the sporting calen-
dar in which any gent may vie his
powesss with any lady. And how he did
run! Shooting the ohutes, leaping the
gap, or looping the loop are clumsy,
dilatory tactics compared with the way
that fat old codger hiked the pike
around to the back door of this office. !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve" writes j. L. Tucker of Gen.
tire, Ala. 81 have used it in my family
for Piles, Cuts and Burns for years and
can recommend it to be the best Salve
on the market. Every family should
keep it, as it is an invaluable household
remedy, and should always be kept on
hand for immediate use." Mrs. Samuel
Gage, of North Bush, N. Y, says: II
had fever sore on my ankle for twelve
years that the doctors could not cure.
All salves and blood remedies proved
worthless. l could not walk for over
two years. Finally 1 was persuaded to
try DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. which
has completely cured me. 1t is q
wonderful relief" DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures without leaving
scar. Sold by F. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
Servants, Outfit of One Color.

Society people are always looking for
something new and startling for their
servants! A well.dressed servant means
a well-kept house. What looks more
slovenly than for the door to be opened
by a disorderly, badly dressed maid9
Something entirely new for servants has
come to New York this winter. A
woman who prides herself on always
having something new is dressing her
waitress all in one color, blue. The
dress IL of blue cotton material, the
apron of blue muslin, with strings of
the same, the bow around the neck of
blue ribbon, and the cap of blue lace
with blue bow, all of exactly the same
shade. The whole effect Is most at
tractive, and original enough to suit
even the extreme faddists. How easy
to copy in any color which may be
chosen to harmonic with an interior!-
New Idea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
Weak
Hearts

Are due to indigestion. Ninety-nine OF every
one hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember when 1, was simple indiges-
ton. II Is q scientific fact that all cases Of
heart disease. not organic. are not only
traceable to. but are the direct result OF indi-
gestion. All food taken into the stomach
which fails of perfect digestion ferments and
swells the stomach. putting II up against the
heart. This interferes with the action OF
the heart, and in the course Of time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr.. D. Kaubls. Of Nevada. O.. sayE had stomach
trouble and was IN bad state IS had heart trouble
with Il took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for about four
months and II cured me.
Kcdol DiSests What You Eat
and relieves tho stomach Of all nervou,
strain and the heart Of all pressure.
Bottles only. Sloo Size holding az times the trial
size, which sails for Soc.
Prepared by c. Q. Dewitt 4 co., CHICAGO
Sold by +. A. shurtler & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
Discouraged In Almssivins.

II suppose" said the plain person
"you are often deceived by apparently
deserving objects Of charity whom you
quietly help"
"Yes, indeed" replied the great phi
lanthropist. ats just Ike throwing
money away. The very people you
think will advertise you most never
say a word about it."-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
The "Princess of Wales" Closet. -

The Princess of Walesis great lover
of perfumes of all kinds. A description
of closet in her bedroom has come to
us from a very reliable source, and it
has already been copied by New York
woman who has a handsome residence
on upper Fifth Avenue, and who is also
a lover of perfume. The princess of
Wales closet" as it is called, is entirely
hung with rows of scented bags which
are suspended from hooks half a foot
apart. These bags are made of hand
some colored brOcade and are quarter
of yard square. They are stuffed with
cotton and filed with any perfume
which may be chosen. The dresses are
hung from hooks, which are screwed on
SO as to allow the garment to hang near
the wall Of the closet, but not to touch
it. Everything in the closet is scented,
but not too strongly, in this manner.
The Princess of Wales herself never
uses anything but the most delicate
perfume of priceless value. A closet ar
ranged in this manner with ordinary
sachet powder bags would be just as
effective and practical.-Ex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
Dear Mrs. MalaprOp.

There Is generally somebody's lady
as a rule-in each district on whom
its finest Malaprops are fathered, some
times quite unfairly. 1t is she who is
reported to have made that speech
about the glories Of her fathers house
up to the door of which there ran u
revenue of popular trees" she who
asked her daughter to play that little
"malady" she had learned at the "cem.
etery" and she again who pronounced
Mr.. Brown as proud as Luther
while the tuft hunting Mr. Smith was
such toby" he deserved to be tat,
tooed" ut his club. Dear Mrs. Mala-
prop. what should we do without herr
London Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20
Lincoln's Opinion of Marriage.

Abraham Lincoln once remarked that
every man about to marry should
stand over Il doctor with club and
make him tell the truth In reference
to the chosen partner for life If there
was no other way Of getting 1t out Of
him. Also that the parents who would
allow girl to marry a man without
knowing, rs nearly as could be known.
his physical as well as his moral con-
dition deserved to be scalped.
"The whole marrying business is
wrong" said Mr.. Lincoln. "Fashiona-
BILE girls have too often foolish moth
ers, who cnre for nothing but to sell
their flesh and blood to the highest
bidder"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-20

Representative Livingston of Georgia
repeats story that was told him by q
physician on duty at a hospital in At
lanta.
One day there entered the hospital a
young colored woman badly bitten in
the neck just back of the ear. The
doctor who dressed the wound said to
the patient:
at perplexes me to determine just
what sort of an animal bit you. This
wound is too small to have been made by
a horse and too large to have been in
ficted by dog or cat"
The colored woman grinned. "Sho,
doctor, it wasn't any animal dat bit me,
it was lady, sahr'