davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-01
Killed In Oconee.

Seneca, May S0.-The coroner has
just been summoned to the northwest.
ern part Of the county to hold an in
quest over the body of Marvin Dud.
son.
Dudson was shot in the breast and
instantly killed by Lee Zigler. It is
said that Dudson was at the home Of
Zigler, drinking, and was ordered off
by Zigler several times, and refused
to so. This is all that can be learned
up to this hour.
This is the 6fth murder case that
will come up for trial for the fall
term Of court and the fourth that has
been committed in this county in the
Last fonr weeks.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-01
SHERIFF..

hereby announce myself ass Q. Satdsts for re-.
election % Sheriff Of Anasfsei County, sab,est to
the Democratic primary. An Hy 6k4nsst duties
requi!e my constant pfeseroa To- tbs Court, Houke
1t Will be impoaaible for me- to mako "a thorough
Sanva9 OF tee County % would like 30 do, but
take onro Of me on the day Of election.
NELSON R. GREEN.
Iespeetfolly announce myself candidate for
shesin oi Anderson County, subject TO tho rules
ana regulations OF the democratic primary.
". p, aNEIlBOVE.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-06-01

The average man seems to thinkis
his duty to!help the Lord punish sim
ners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
BY PRESIDENTS ORDER
SPECIAL WORK oFsaR. RoBB FOR
a H4
Will Complete Reyies hf the Postal In
vestigations Upoa Which He
Has Been Tagagd.

BY direction Of the President, Assistant
Attorney General Rob. will have as his
special work, for perhaps year to come
the completion Of his review of the inves-
tigation of the several divisions of the Post
Office Department, upon which he has been
engaged for some time.
Included In this are the final work OIL
the New York office, the Chicago Office
the charges against Pc ssnaster Merritt of
this city and those aga nj; Edwin c. Mad
den, third assistant master general
Details of these chargeszlre not procurable
but they generally alESe carelessness in
administration of the tIblic work, and
in some instances, are specific accusations
against officials connected with the offices
to which reference has been made.
For a long time the charges against Mr-
Madden have been In process of investiga-
ton at the hands of the post Office inspeet-
ors under Fourth Assistant Bristow. 1t
is understood that the report of that work
has been. placed in the hands of Assistant
Attorney General Robp for his legal and
final review and recommendations to the
President.
In the case of Mr. lsadden that official
has been under the stfa1n of investigation
for some time, and expresses himself as
anxious for a decisica in his case. He
has at all times made emphatic denial of
the charges, but 1t was felt by the POST
master General that they We're of enough
import to warrant thorough inyestiga-
tiOn and final review by a competent
legal authority This work has finally
been placed in the harm of Mr.. Robb and
the. report will be mae to the President
as soon as 1T can be eesnpieted.
In the meantime Mr. Madden is thought
to have seriously considered resigning
from the Office of thirs assistant postmas-
ter general. the charges made against him
having hurt his prides and the extended
investigation having wsaught upon his ner-
vous system His seasitiveness to criti-
cism is well known 10 those who have
acquaintance with hfa, and If he should
conclude To retire upon the close of the
investigation it will lie no surprise to
many. $50 4a
The charges of IodEsaess in the local
Office are also to hayesaI careful review at
the hands of the speessf reviewing power
in the person of Mr.. Fobb and the result
made known to the sI-sssident as soon as
practicable. Until the close of this work
1T is not expected tiaSsy the President will
act upon the appoints emit of Postmaster
Merritt, although il not believed that
that official has been bz my direct way con-
nected with any rregus srities that may be
unearthed under the s%erutiny of the re-
xvSaNt inc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14

in physical culture, while at the same time
developing muscular strength. agility and
endurance in performing functions pertain
ing to legitimate military training.
Ohcers and non-commissioned officers
VINO are known to be more or less expert
IN certain events, may be detailed by the
post commander to organize and instruct
men and teams in those events.
AS FAR as possible the contests will be
conducted in accordance with the rules of
the Amateur Athletic Union of the United
states. and the officials will be those pre-
scribed by that union.
Medals for the Best.
fhe soldier who has scored during the
athletic year the greatest number OF points
at any post will be considered the best all
round athlete of the post and may be given
a medal suitably inscribed
The organization which has scored the
greatest number of points for any par
ucGlar field day or meet may be awarded
suitable trophy, which shall BE- the prop-
erty of the organization
After every meet and field day the or
gahlzauon whose members have scored up
&c that time during the athletic year the
greatest percentage of points will be con-
s-dered the champion athletic organize ton
OF the post and may be awarded the
championship post trophy suitably mark
ed Suitable prizes may be awarded The
winners of the various contes IS but money
prizes will not be given department.
meet Will when practica BILE be held an
nuaily, at such time and place as the ?t-
partment commander may PRESCRIBE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14

merits the confidence and support of every
citizen of our republic at dimes beset by
criticism and malicious attack which self
ish ambition and envy. melted, carrying
cial embarrassment, It Is now right and
proper that you should have relief from
these burdens and responsibilities. and that
they should be transferred to others of
fewer years and greater strength, that you
may have that rest and comfort In your
declining years to which your long life of
self-sacrifiee Justly entities you.
1t shall be our aim 70 guard well the
trust imposed in us, praying for strength
and wisdom that shall enable us to MAIN
tain the dignity and efficiency Of the Illus
trieus Red Cross of America, made illustri-
Gus through the work. the patriotism and
the seIf-sacrifies of Clara Barton.
g May your life from heneeforth be full of
sunshine and sweet In the remembrance OF
duty well performed.
With assurances of uever-failing conf
dence, love and appreciation,
The AMERICAN NATIONAL RED
CROSS.
BY it's Executive Committee.
Mrs John A. Logan. vice president and
acting president; s. w. Briggs. secretary;
Nelson A. Miles, Eugene D. Fisk, s. B.
Hege, S. w. Briggs executive committee.
Mrs. Logan's Address.
With the retirement of Miss Barton Mrs.
Logan as vice president succeeded to the
duties of the chief position. She made a
brief address. saying in part:
I'm assuming the dsties of acting presi-
dent of the American National Red Cross,
1 do so with many naisgiyings as to the
possibility of satisfying every one. How
ever, desiring to do al lean TO allay the
present excitement ineconnection with the
organization, l have consented to try to
fill the position with charity for all and
malice toward none.
Il shall be governed By the wisdom and
counsel of the executive committee and
endeavor to the utmost of my ability to
give most respectful consideration to each
member of the society
Every interest of the american National
Red Cross shall be protected as far as 1t Is
tee shall be advised of every step taken for
the promotion of the welfare of the society
and the preservation of its assets and good
name, and a. full report will be made TO the
next meeting of the American National Red
Cross Society, to whom the executive COM
mittee and myself are responsible
II shrink from undertaking the duties
of the president and from making these
suggestions, but having accepted the posi-
ton of vice president from the society, l
feel 1 must endeavor conscientiously to do
my duty"
Miss Barton's Suggestions.
Miss Barton left with Mrs. Logan a num-
ber OF suggestions hearing upon the con-
duct of the society, and Mrs. Logan sug-
gested that meeting be called for Septem-
Der next for the. consideration of this
memorandum. In speaking of the necessity
for this meeting she put it upon the ground
of ''the present unpleasant and unsatisfac-
tory condition of affairs. ;She suggested
that at the proposed meeting no proxies be
received. She also expressed the opinion
that In the interim proper custodian
should be appointed to- take charge of the
assets of the Organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
j 10 CROSS THE ATLANTIC.
Departure Of Three Cruisers Under Ad-
mira1 JeweIl,s Command.

The Navy Department is informed that
the European squadron, consisting of the
cruisers Olympia. Cleveland and Baltimore.
and commanded by Rear Admiral Jewell.
left Guantanamo this morning bound for
cruise in the Mediterranean. The "trip
across the Atlantic will be made by way
of ST. shemas and the Azores. and the
squadron will JON the battle ship squadron
of the North Atlantic fleet, commanded by
Rear Admiral Barker, at Lisbon, from
which port the two squadrons will cruise
in company as far east as Trieste, Austria.
The battle ship squadron is at Guantana-
mo and will start across the Atlantic in a
few days The vessels of this squadron
will probably be coaled at Fayal by three
Golfers now on their way there from Hamp-
ton Roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
RUSSIANS FoRTIFYING.
Next Fight Expected to Occur at Kao-
Li-Man.

ANTUNG, Manchuria, Thursday, May 5,
via Seoul. May 1.-THE Russians who re-
treated after the battle of May l are forti-
tying Kao-Li-Man. Strong reinforcements
from Feng- Wang -Cheng Joined them. Their
positions are good and the next fight is ex-
pected to take place there. The enemy has
built earthworks OF the hills north and
south of the village and have many pieces
OF artillery. The country about Kao-Li-
Man Is very mountainous and steep almost
unscalable mountains protect the enemy's
right flank. There are no Russians be-
tween Kao-Li-Man and Sed on the south
or the All river on the north.
In retreating the Russians burned their
buildings and supplies and devastated the
country. so that the japanese should not
find support.
Costly Mistake by Russians.
Two Russian detachments while retreat
ing had an engagement at Tan-Shang-
Cheng, east of Hamaton. in the darkness
on Sunday night, one mistaking the other
for japanese
The result was that 40 Russians were
killed and seventy wounded The first party
was entrenched on a hill and mistook the
other for approaching Japanese The story
was obtained by a Japanese patrol from
the inhabitants of neighboring villages and
Is supported by the fact that there are
many fresh graves in the vicinity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
CHINA RENEws PLEDGE.
Will Observe the Strictest Neutrality
In the Eastern War;

Minister Conger reports by cable to the
State Department from Picking that the
Chinese government has reiterated its de-
termination to observe the strfctest neu-
trality, and, has asserted its ability to do so
In view of the leading part taken by the
United States government in securing the
international pledge of the naturalization
of China, the State Department has felt
deep concern in the reports of agitation
among the Chinese military forces near the
seat of war. and the danger of their vio-
lating neutrality and thus releasing the
powers from the engagement into which
they entered. Therefore Mr.. Conger is
keeping the department closely advised of
the sifuat ation in China from that point of
view. and his news is received with salts
faction here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
CHINA TO REMAIN NEUTRAL.
Prince Ching So Informs Jap Ministe,
at Peking.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. May IA cablegram from
Peking says: Under instructions from his
government, the Japanese minister called
upon Prince Ching. president of the Chi
nese board of affairs yesterday. to inquire
whether the Chinese government felt that
Il was able to maintain neutrality.
Prince Ching replied that China could and
would remain strictly neutral. and that she
would instruct all her ministers abroad TO
notify governments to which they were ac-
credited to this effect.
He Immediately sent orders to all vice.
roys and governors In China to issue a
proclamation commanding observance
of neutrality. Furthermore. he promised
to memorialise the throne to issue another.
emphatic decree on the subject. The Jap
anese minister today notified the diple--
matte corps of his action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
GRIDIRoN CLUB AT ST. LOUIS.
Representatives Chosen to Attend the
Press Parliament

AT the regular business meeting of the
Gridiron Club today Mr.. Richard II. Lind
say of the Kansas City Star was elected
resident me;ubSr ot the club. An invita-
ton presented py dr. P. V. DeGraw from,
President David F.. Francis of the Louis
lana purchase exposition to the club to
participate in tse press parliament next
week at st. Louis was read and the club
authorized the following members to rep
resent 1t on that occasion: Messrs. Crosby
S. sNoyes- {Washington STAR, Robert l.
o. Brien Boston Transcript, Walter 81.
Stevens (secretary worlds fair), P. " De
-GsFaw 1.-THE United Pressf and Charles w.
Knapp tSt. Louis Republic).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
STOPPED A BRITISH SHIP.
Brazilian Interference With Commerce
on the Amazon River.

1t is possible that Great Britain may be-
come involved in the threatened clash be-
tween Brazil and Peru. United States Min
lister Thompson eabled the State Depart
ment today from Petropolis that Brazilian
officers yesterday stopped British ship at
Manaos while she was making her way up
the Amazon river, on the ground that she
had aboard 260 cases of ammunition des-
tined for the Peruvian military forces in
the up-river country, the possession of
which is now a subject of dispute between
Brazil and Peru. AS there has SO far been
no declaration of war it is expected that
the British government will enter protest
against the stoppage of the ship as illegal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
MR.. PEIRCE's EASTERN MISSION
has Been Engaged in an Investiga-
tion of American Consulates.

The long promised investigation of Chi
nese consulates has begun in earnest Very
quietly Third Assistant Secretary Peirce
siipped away from Washington a few
months ago on what was publicly supposed
TO be short jaunt in Europe. But instead,
after touching at few consular ports in
the Mediterranean, where the methods were
reported to be not entirely satisfactory, he
proceeded through the Suez canal and around
the coast of India to China, where he has
been making an investigation into many
iong-sfanding complaints against the con-
duct of consular business in that part of
the world He was last heard from at Shang-
hal, but he has not advertised his move
ments in advance, and it is not known at
which consulate he will next appear 1t is
understood that Mr. Peirce's visits have
caused some commotion among the United
States consular officers in the far east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
MAJOR FULLER RETIRED.
He Will Soon Be Made a Lieutenant
Colonel by the President.

Mai Ezra B. Fuller, 7th Cavalry, on duty
at the Maryland Agricultural College, Col
lege Park, Md, has been placed on the re-
tired list on account of disability incident
to the service. Major Fuller is a native of
Illinois and served during the civil war
as a private in the 141st Illinois Infantry
and afterward in the Sth Illinois Cavalry.
He entered the Military Academy in July,
1860, and was graduated in June, 1873 and
assigned to the 7th Cavalry. He reached
the grade of major, 10th Cavalry, in May,
1901. and was transferred to the 7th Cav
airy in October, 1902 On account of his
services during the civil war he is eligible
to advancement to the grade of lieutenant
colonel on the retired list. and his name
will appear in the list of such appointments
to be shortly made by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
JAPS ARE ON THE MOVE
Occupy and Fortify Towns in
Their March Northward.
SKRYDLOFF GOES EAST
Is ON HIS WAY TO THE FRONT TO
ASSUME COMMAND.
Rumors of Threatened Internal Trou-
bles for Russia-Discredited Report
of Falling of Port Arthur.
SKRYDLOFF GOES EAST

TOKYO, May IA, p.m.-A detachment
of Japanese troops has occupied Kwan-
Tien-Sien, sixty miles northeast of Feng-
Wang-Cheng. On Thursday last a detach-
ment of japanese attacked and dispersed
300 Russian cavalrymen and captured a
wounded officer and two men. The Russian
cavalry was retiring from Tuch-Ll-Chan.
Rumored Falling of Port Arthur.
LONDON, May IA telegram from
Paris says a rumor is current there that
Port Arthur has fallen and that 10000 men
were killed during the engagement. Moth
ing confirmatOry is obtainable In London.
The above rumor is probably false.
Neither st. Petersburg nor Toyko has had
any intimation of the beginning of an at
tack on Port Arthur.
Japs Occupy Suoyin.
SIIAN-HAI-KWAN. May IA. 8 pm
Japanese troops from Feng- -Wang-C -Cheng
occupied Suoyin. sixty miles east of Lao
Yang, on the main road, on Thursday.
Their number is not known. The country
is hilly.
Eearch Steamers for Jap Agents.
NIzHNI-NOVGOROD, May 14.-Steamers
on the Volga are stopped and searched be-
fore passing the bridges, on suspici n that
Japanese agents may be on board with the
intention of blowing them up. which would
impede the progress of trains bound for
Siberia.
Sentries on the Syzeran bridge recently
fired on steamers for not stopping when
ordered to do so.
Skrydloff En- Route to the East
IRKUTSK, Siberia, May 14.-Vice Ad-
v1ofra
Russian naval forces in the far east, passed
through Irkutsk today on his way to the
front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
5 A wsArasy Cap.

Acting seer4tarssfof War Oliver has ap-
proved a new cap ana some minor changes
In. the uniform regulations for commission
ed officers. OF the aFfny The new cap is to
be ligiitersin weight aban the old eone. and
will be made of f:.awas S1-oroof olive drab
serge, and SO scenstrua5fea that it can be
compressed into half tie space taken by
the present cap IT VIII be equipped with
a light colored braid. slightly different in
SHADE from that OF The olive drab serge of
the blouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
RUMoRs OF A BATTLE.
Niuchwang Reports Sharp Fight
Near Liao-Yang.

NIUCHWAEes. May 13. = delayed in
transmission).--There is q persistent runner
here of a sharp fight between the Russians
near Liao-YaDg, which 1t is impossible 10
confirm officially. Otherwise, according to
the latest authentic information regarding
the movement of the Japanese army, 1t Is
believed that if the divisions had passed
Feng Wang CEeng toward the Liae-Yang
they would have to go through the difficult
mountain pass of Mao-Tien-Ling, where
they would be forced TO turn back.
1t is not believed that they would attempt
this now, out rather turn toward Nlu-
chwang, establishing base there and using
the Lao river to get above the Mukden.
The censor here is passing almost nothing
in the form of news, and correspondents are
threatened with expulsion. The Russian
agent is watching the telegraph offices on
the railroad between Niuchwang and Shan
Hai-Kwang, and reporting all messages
filed to the local censors.
Supplies are being rushed out or this
place, and the Russian authorities are pussy
the gunboat Sivouch, prepara-
tory to her ultimate destruction.
Japs Continue Landing at Pitsewo.
The Japanese troops continue landing at
Pftsewo, and the railroad has been cut
again, seventeen miles of track being gone.
Communication, however for that distance
has been kept open by the aid of carts. The
Port Arthur mail is about thirty-si hours
old when 1t gets to Niuchwang.
This morning few more troops left and
moved to the Russian camp three miles
east of the city, which is now practically
unprotected. Two correspondents went
over the entire town last night and did not
see a single sentry on duty. The natives are
growing more restless as the Russians con-
tinue to move out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
colorado,s Attorney General Here.

Attorney. General Miller of Colorado is in
Washington Although no official informa-
ton can be obtained. 1t Is understood that
Mr.. Miller came to Washington to confer
with the officials of the Department of
Commerce and Labor. relative tot the labor.
difficulties in Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
The Logan Sails for Manila.

Gen. Ainsworth, military secretary. was
today informed by Mss, Gen. Wade COM
manding the Division of the Philippines,
that the transport Logan sailed from Ma
300 casuals, / insane. q sick and % pris-
onerS on board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
No Change In Uniform.

The War Department las issued a general
order saying that the uniform of the Of
fieers of the military seeretary's depart
ment will be the same as that prescribed
in existing orders for so4sioers of the adju-
tant generals department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
At THE White HOUSE
Senator Daniel a Caller on
the President.
Mr.. BRAXT0N'S BOOM
VIRGINIA DIVIDED OVER CANDI-
DATES FOR SECOND PLACE.
Representative Campbell on Political
Sentiment in Kansas-Hitt's Name
Favorably Received.
Mr.. BRAXTON'S BOOM

Senator Daniel of Virginia and Judge
Thomas G. Jones of Alabama called on
the President today. The democratic state
convention will be held at Richmond early
Eext month and a decision will then be
reached whether Virginia will present the
name of a candidate for Vice President on
the democratic national ticket. Some time
ago the name of Allen Caperton Braxton,
young lawyer of Staunton, was sprung
as Virginias choice for Vice President, and
was received enthusiastically that a
number of counties declared for him and
several members of Congress came out in
interviews in his favor. There was every
indication that he would be given delega-
ton to st. Louis that would present his
name for second place should it be consider
xxrfc do. en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14

ports that everything was as well as
could be expected.
There is no further information regarding
japanese activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
Able to Cope With Epidemics.
All Well at Vladivostok.

The admiralty denies the rumored en-
gagement OF Rear Admiral Jessen's squad
ron. A telegram from Vladivostok this
morning reports all well there.
Grand Duke Alexis, the high admiral hes
been at Cronstadt since yesterday with
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky the command
or OF the Baltic fleet, and Vice Admiral
Avellan, the chief of the admiralty, IN
specting the new Pacific squadron.
The admiralty admits having received a
message from Port Arthur seve, al days
old. In which Rear Admiral Wittsoeft re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
Japs Lay More Mines.
Fleet Still in Harbor.

1t is reported from Sasebo that early in
May Admiral Kamimura attacked vladi-
vostok. Two torpedo boats issued from
the harbor, but retired before Japanese
quickfiring guns. Torpedo boats had come
out under cover of fog. and when it clear
ed away the fleet bombarded the forts,
which replied without effect. 1t is re-
ported the Russian fleet is still In Vladi-
vostok harbor.