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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
oreat Flood Near Manlls.

Manila. by Ca0le.-A cloudburst
over the hills northeast OF Manila
caused flood which has destroyed
san Juan Del Monte. Two hundred
lives were lost Tho lowlying dis
tricts were inundated. The homes OK
Americans and foreigners are isolated.
Transportation through the streets is
carried on in boats only. Rain has
fallen for % hours. the total being
Il Is inches This IS unprecedented
Communication with outside places IS
interrupted. Tho damage TO prop
erty is estimated at 100000.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
japanese Re-Inforeemenss.

London. BY Cable-The Daily Chron-
icle this morning prints a dispatch
from It's Yin Kow correspondent under
date Of July 10. saying that the rc-en.
forcements for which General Oku has
been waiting are now being disembark-
Cd under the protection Of seven Japa
nese cruisers A fresh landing OF troops
the dispatch says. Is also being effected
90 the north Of Port Arthur and i'm
portant events may be looked for thl'
week.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
erxan and Parker Invited.

Chicago. Special.-"lt is true that we
are 10 have a meeting in Chicago on
August 20" said Mayor Harrison after
reading the Associated Press dis
patches from Esopus relative 20 the
opening Of the Democratic campaign.
we intend TO invite Judge Parker to
be one OF the speakers. The celebration
was originally set for last Saturday.
July 10th. but We changed the date
when we found II would occur before
Judge Parker and Mr.. Davis had re-
ceiyed their Official notifications. We
have already invited Mr.. Bryan. ex-
Senator Towne and Champ Clarke
They have practically accepted and We
are counting upon Judge Parker
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
Eoreinn Affairs.

Dom Paul Kruger. former President
q the Transavaal Republic. die in
Switzerland.
The japanese were reported 20 have
occupied YIN Kow port % Niuchwang.
without resistance.
President Castro. Of Venezuela. has
sued the New York and Bermudez AS
phast Co. 20 recover about 10000
600 damages.
4 tremendous ovation was given Jo-
feph Chamberlain. who delivered
speech ia Albert Hall. London. under
the auspices OF the Liberal-Un onist
Council.
The rumor Of 10000 Japs being
xi.led was not confirmed
William Waldorf Astor's newspaper.
the Pail Mall Gazette. nanounces the
engagement q Mr. Astors daughter
Pauline 10 Capt r. r. spender-Clay.
formerly Of the Life Guords
II was rumored in St Petersburg
that the japanese we're repulsed a.
Port Arthur. with immense loss. esu.
mated at 10000.
Bulgarian Insurgents dynamited q
, train between saionica and Constants
nople, causing injury 10 20 persons.
The arbitration treaty between Grea
Britain and Germany was signed Il
/ London.
The armies OF General Count Kelle
and General Kuroki were reported fac
ing each other across the River I>ianS
ready for a battle. Is miles east o
Lao Yang.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22

81. Petersburg. BY Cable.-An on
ciaI communication from the Russian
general stan says:
According 20 Information derived
from Japanese sources and received
by Admiral Aloxiefr's stan. the Japan
csc attacked tho Russian positions at
Port Arthur during the night OF July
10. They were repulsed with onor-
atcmous loss. 10 IS dificult 60 calcu-
late even approximately the number
OF japanese casualties. which amount
cd. 10 "a said. 20 10000"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22

Tien Tsin. BY Cable.-The Chinese
minister at Toxic has telegraphed TIE
Wal Won Pou (the Chinese minister
OF foreign afairs) that the Japanese
government has presented a scheme Tor
the administration OF Manchuria. the
principal clause Of which is that me
Japanese will govern the province with
the number of Chinese troops nov in
the country. Information has been re
ceived here that unless China sup
presses the rebellion in the province ol
Kwank ST. the French Government has
threatened TO land troops and put x
down.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
munt NOT Mention shIps.

St. Petersburg. BY Cable.-It IS posi-
bic chat the fourth ship OF the Nladivo-
stock squadron. now OF the Japanese
coast. is the cruiser Bogatry. as the re-
pairs 50 that vessel were known some
time ago 10 have been nearly COM
ploted In view OF tho approaching de-
parture of the Baltic squadron FOR the
far East. extra precautions are being
taken 10 prevent the publication or
news of the movements or condition 90
the Russian ships The newspapers are
strictly forbidden 10 mention their
names. and even foreign news dis
patches referring 10 the Russian yes
sells are not passed by the censor.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
TeIeoraphic Briefs.

Ecclesiastical and commercial inter
ests in China are said TO desire the re
moval Of John GOOdnow, American
Counsel General at Shanghai.
The new battleship Ohio will be
ready TO go into commission In three
months.
SantO Domingo is being treated TO
q display OF American naval strength.
Russian official dispatches tend to
confirm reports that the japanese lost
30, 900 or 10000 men IN a land attack
Oh Port Arthur.
A cloudburst northeast OF Manila
caused a food which destroyed the
suburb OF San Juan Del Monte. 200
lives being lost
The Angio-Amcrican arbitration ire
atty was severely scored By some OF
the British newspapers.
Socialists attacked army officers In
Belgrade, Servia. and IT was reported
that 20 OF the civilians were killed.
The decree establishing a United
States custom house in the canal zone
creates excitement at Panama.
Judge Parker will confer with p. II
McCarren with view to harmon
among New York Democrats.
J. II. Schuettler. former member o
| the ST. Louis Municipal Assembly
pleaded guilty OF bribery.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
In the Moth

rearing that ne would nave 10 close
DDS restaurant because of The nigh price
az peer. joan D. Aanoney comm .l,el
SUICIDE I'D Ne" iolA-
80 "-N o" ""'' were
,''e1 ~' 'N7 ONO I''-'''''''''s .''..''N'
81 DUES 10y '''' "i''i D'' 90
Two negrocs-Frank Ousley and
John Johnston-were hanged together
90 flttsburg FOR the murder oi james
Dorncllv. a grocer
lt---tNNtts IN "'t-- '- 81"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS GATHER
Democratic Leaders Get Together and

Hold an important Son'e'e"~
New York. Speciai.-Leaders OF the
Democratic party conferred for more
than two hours in the rooms OF former
Senator d. r. Hill at the Hoffman
House. and at the close made public a
statement 70 the effect that the chair
manship Of the national committee hao
rot been discussed Privately. 1t was
SAID the judgment OF all present was
that the interests Of the party would
best be conserved by leaving the COM
mittee absolutely free to elect its c-air-
man. Judge Parker was said 20 favor
this course. The conference resulted
In an agreement to call n meeting OF
the national committee TO be held at
he Hoffman House July 26. The ques-
ton OF fixing the time and place for
The notification OF tbs candidates for
President and Nice-President was left
to the candidates themselves.
Present AZ the conference were the
leaders who brought about the nomina-
ton OF Judge Parker. There We're also
present Senator Victor !. Downing. OF
New York. who looked after the Tam
many interests. Every one declared
that harmony had been the watch
word throughout. The eonferees were
former Senators ID. p. Hin. OF New
York: James Smith. IT.. OF New Jer-
sey: Henry G. Davis. Of West Nir-
rinia. candidate fo- Vicc-PTesidcnt;
Edward Murphy. Jr.. @, New York;
Senator German. OF Maryland: william
z Shechan. OF New York. Cord Meyer.
chairman OF the New York State com
uittee: John w. Kern. of Indiana. Col
James NJ. GuCcy. OF Pennsylvania;
Senator 2. II. NcCarren. Of Brooklyn;
James II. Head. 90 Tennessee. Nor
man f. Mack. OF Buffalo: Perry Bel
mont and August Belmont. OF New
York. Thomas f. Ryan. OF virginia;
Senator J. X. =. Han. of Pennsylvania
and John r. Mclean. OF Ohio. The
statement issued concerning the con.
florence follows.
Col. !. n. Guney presided. The gen
uemon mot primarily for the purpos'
Of meeting Senator Davis OF West Nir
Rlnia. candidate for Vice-Prcsiden
p An exchange OF views followed. an'
: the question as 90 when the nationa
committee should be called t0gethe
, was discussed and II was agreed q
recommend that the committee NEE
In New York city at the Honmai
: House. at noon. July &c.
s...ns ."Nn H..rH
4 the notification % the candidates wa
j. talked over and finally referred 10 tn
candidates 20 fix the date and plac
OF notification
There was also discussion as
The favorable prospects OF the part
J. in the coming campaign.
n There YVES no discussion whateNo
concerning the selection OF a chairma
OF the national committee"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
NEWS THROUGHOUT TUE COUNTRY
Paragraphs OF Minor Importance
Gathered From Many Sources.
Through the South.

The city OF Greensboro. y. C. voted
on Tuesday 10 close the saloons after
Jan. LIST.
IL is thought that Senator German.
OF Maryland. will be chairman of the
Democratic National Committee.
Il is believed that the Atlantic and
North Carolina railroad will be leased
az an early date.
There has been placed in the state
Library. az Richmond. plate armor
taken from the body OF a Federal sol
der on the Seven Pines field. II is
claimed that this sustains the charge
that Northern soldiers wore armor.
row escapes.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
Troops Shifted.

TIA Tche Kiao. BY Cable.-The Japa-
nese have withdrawn from the west
side OK the railroad and are massing
their armies on the Russian left. Re
connaissances in force carried out By
Russian cavalry and artillery yesterday
and today almost as far south as ka.
Chou. failed TO disclose the japanese. \
diversion Is expected from Tia Pass. Ii
Is possible that some OF the Japanese
forces have been drawn off 20 Port Ar
thur TO replace the terrible losses OF
July 10.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
Other Rcnorta Of Lesses.

Ia Tche Kiao. BY Cable-The latest
reports regarding the storming of Port
Arthur. July 10. place the japanese
losses in killed and wounded al 10000
and those OF the Russians az $500. The
japanese retired and the Russians oc-
cupied the position. The Japanese have
now changed their frontal position ana
a big battle is expected AT the eastern
portion OF the defenses. owing 10 the
Japanese turning movement.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
The New Woman.


direct the casie
II We
II scheme
living evohn abnormal she has at
is likewise
family
fxe6by
homekeeTr tin the passive sense % o.
fronac
the
o.
Of the Of
who ne
o. reStle
LID att Gp
in the q
ifc taller workn
The literary cub was ponce
followers 0oo
club and cHo 'ne noI
attitude toward me uo
the po'i'S OF INJURY
+Avself
80 ru
So
q
Wines 20 The value o "a q
Is Cornparon
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
Mormon Headquarters.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Special-Presi-
cent Benjamin r. Richards. of the
Southern States mission OF the Nor
mon Church purchased substantial
buildings in this city for the permanent
establishment Of headquarters for the
Mormon Church in the South. All the
Southern States Will be In his juris-
dlct.on. and missionaries will be sent
out from here. These headquarters are
moved here from Atlanta.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22

London. BY Cable.-A dispatch to 2
news agency from St Petersburg says
the War Onice announces the receipt
CT a dispatch from Por, Arthur con
flrming the report that the japanese
sustained considerable losses on July
il. the exact particulars OF which have
hot vet been asccrtained. According to
the dispatch, the Russians recap;ured
ali the positions lately taken by the
japanese.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
oautamalan Ants Doing Well.

Washington. Special-O. +. Cook. the
expert In charge OF the colony OF Qua
tamalan ants brought into this coun-
Try 20 neht the cotton boil weevil,
TUESDAY wired the Department of Agri-
culture from Texas as follows: Ants
burrOw well in Texas soil. Nest IA
inches deep In one week. Flowing no
obstacle "
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22

aeiero.d ErcS. NnlcD Nas o.sk..
~ 1888 The periodic change in tae
Light Of IRIS takes place IN about six
hours, and amounts 70 two or three-
fengbs o. a magnitude. which IL much
less than the amount OF change exhib-
tied b. Ercs.-Thc Companion.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
Greensboro Votes Dry.

Greensboro Special.-The Official
vote in the prohibition election here
Officially announced. shows 3l5 votes
for saloons and 7fl against saloons.
tnus insurine prohibition in Greensboro
Tor two years after next January.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
British Steamer Lost.

London. BY Cable.-Lloyd's sydney,
y. s.. agent wires that the British
steamer Nemesis IS supposed 20 have
swept that section Of the sea. II is
feared all on board the vessel were
lost. The wreckage has been washed
ashore.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
japanese Lose Heavily.

London. BY Cable.-The Morning
Posts shangai correspondent says that
the japanese casualties by land mines
az Port Arthur Sunday night are re-
ported 20 have been $4,000. but none OF
the many other special war dispatches
mention a japanese disaster at Port
Arthur
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22

8essTs. Cochran. August Belmont
end MccaFren had conference with
Judge Parker az Esopns.
In 1900. 2s.07s,2ss persons were en-
Gagged IN gainfui occupations in CONT
neatas United States
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22

TIE Harvard Observatory aanounc-
es the discovery. BY Professor Wen
dan. that the asteroid Iris, which was
nrst seep In 1877. exhibits a variation
- Light resembling that Of the new
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
Loss over 5000.

Chicago. Special-A special 20 The
Daily Nows from New Chwang says.
Hard lighting has been going on for
several DAYS in the neighborhood Of
Toncschu. eight miles east OF Tia Tche
Kiao. n is reported that the Russian
loss in last nights enlargement was
Zoo. and the Japanese loss Zoo. Inc
Jsrancse also have been iu active con
tact with The Russians east oi itla-
chcnc. where there have been many
minor actions All along kuropatkia
front and flank the japanese are NOV
ing into position. but the general at
tack is being postponed until supplies
and achievements come 20 the 'front.'
/ Progress along the muddy roads and
mountain passes is slow
st Petersburg. Dy Cable.-Tho news
that thc Russian volunteer steamships
SmoicnsE and ST. Petersburg now
/ cruising IN the Rel sea are stopping
sliua Cf neutral nations and searching
i them for c0utraband az war. is causing
f thc nveNest interest in ell circles. Rus
/ eia has evidently weighed the CUES
I ton. believing herself to Dee within hei
rights and neither fears or anticipates
4 international complications. ln-ced,
/ some of the powers may have been
T sounded by Russia ON the subject
/ Nevertheless foreign opinoon is await
Cd eagerly. aud more OF less criticism
d. expected
Members OF the diplomatic corps
are kcenly anxious 20 ascertain The
views thcir governments Will take OF
the passage through the Dardanelles
OF these vessels OF the volunteer hee'
a. merchantmen and their subsequent
conversion into men OF war Another
interesting question raised is whether
coal is coutraband OF war AMI can b'
supplied or not 20 Russian mcn-Oi-war
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
PAUL KRUGER DEAD
Former President of the South Afri-
can RerubIic Succumbs TO Old Age.

Clarens Switzerland. BY Cable
Paul Kruger. former President OF the
Transvaal republic. died here at
o'clock Thursday morning from pneu-
monia. aud supeTvening heart weak
ness. Mr. Kruger lost consciousness
Monday. His daughter and eon-in law
were with him at the time or his
death. lie had been out only once
since his arrival here. 1T the begin
ming OF last month.
Tire lex-president's body was en-
balmed. and this evening the remains
we're placed in vault, pending tuner
a. arrangements. Application will be
made TO TIE British government for
authority 10 transport the remains 10
the Transvaal. In the meantime they
will be temporarily inferred here.
6. NJ. Jones Dead.
Toledo. O.. Special.-Samuel NJ
Jones. the golden rule mayor. died a
his homo Tuesday evening at $50
| O'Clock as result OF q complication
/ OK disease. The immediate cause O
his death was an abscess on his lungs
The death Of Mayor Jones has cause'
the greatest sorrow all over the city
He leaves 4 widow and three sons
Percy Paul and Mason Jones.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-07-22
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Should Wives
Be BreadwinnerS =?
Nv the Editor of Harper's WeeI<ly

I Editor Harper'S W SSl<ly
discussed somewhat pTo0sey
ougnt 10
IN 4 - difficult 70
N bank c-erke
capable OF doing kindred
o. Pennsylvania that
coup
period marriage "sn
continue
wife ana
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should De married oo DOH con
lime agee
s life ne middle classes o. France IN ris eonury
lA%.S
a. wageearners independent Of
theifh
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
MRS. PRATT,
= MRS PRATT.
says She II In Excellent heaIth and
g Feels as Vigorous rs Girl. Duo
81 to the Use of Duliy's Pure
a. Matt Whixkev

Nu8lk " OkSACys
Mrts Phebe Amelia Pratt. widow Of Will
sfieth birthday anniversary at her home,
IS Broadway. Chelsea reception was
sneld from 2 to 6. during which the old
lady received numerous callers and was
the recipient OF many presents. She was
assisted In receiving by Mr.. and Mrs.
0eorEe Pratt of Stoughton: Mr.. and Mrs.
vChar1es H. Pratt Of Chelsea: Mrs Eu-
schssser and wiiiiam Prat. of chelsea and
F1da and Mabel Pratt of Stoughton.
S The reception was planned by her rela-
tist Church Of Chelsea, OF which she is a
member.
During tho summer Mrs. Pratt wrote:
~ s-'Gentiemen-1 an, now almost 81 years
TO the use of Dufry's Malt whiskey. Ca
tArrh OF the throat troubled me for four
years, and / tried many remedies. with
out any benefit. until friend induced me
to try. Duffy's Malt Whiskey.
Ny general condition was very poor also
until used Duffy's. but am very glad to
gAte that since using this grand medicine
health is better than it has been for years.
and ! know that II has prolonged my life.
4 most certainly would not be without it."
y This letter Of Mrs. Pratt was taken at
.rendom from among thousands received
from men and women who gratefully
khhnk Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey for their
wonderful freedom from disease and for
tneif marvellous OLD age More are pub
lfshed In booklet, which you may have
free by writing.
Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey is a gentle.
soothing, tonic-stimuiant which replaces
the weakened. diseased tissues, tones up
fhe nerves. STRENGTHENS the heart, makes
,4igeStion and nutrition perfect. II puri-
'0es the blood and regulates the circula-
non 20 that every organ is made to do its
1Drk perfectly and fully. keeping the
shole system in vigorous health and
1engthening the days far beyond the GEN.
eury. Every testimonial is published in
:Dood faith and guaranteed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
Modern Woodmcn of America.

Delrrar Camp will rect at o'clock next
Monday In Rose Hill Hall, at Hamilton and
Maple avenues At the last meeting three new
members were adopted. and six APPLICATIONS and
one transfer were favorsbly acted on D.s-
trtct Deputy II. L. Trenain was visitor
Baden Camp meets the first and third Friday \
OF each month a. No. 36i7 North Eleventh
street At the meeting On December there
were three adoptions and several applications
The attendance IL improving.
Ben Avis Camp in North 81. Louis is still
on the b.corn. atX new members were adopted
at the last meeting. Tho camp was repre-
sented by its auoul Of visitors at Ferguson
Camps smoker on November %.
Mound City Camp will meet tomorrow eTen-
ing In West Gate Hall. al Grand and Eastou
avenues. Twelve new applications were pre-
sent.d a: the last meeting. and ons sew mem
Der was adopted. District DeeRy Crayc.oft
Ia RtarsinE in with success In h new field.
Transit Camp will meet Thursday evening at
Mississippi and Chouteau Gvsnues- At tho
meeting OF December therO Uere two adop-
tloua Three new application. were also favor
ably acted on. The entertainment Of Scven1-
ber = waS . 6ucceeA quite q fair sum being
realized
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
KniRhts of Honor.

Mount Olive Lodge had a good attendance at
Its last meeting One member was Eeinstated.
general discussion had relating 10 the
previous meeting. and vIs., Of the Dictators
Association. Some log rolling and quiet cleo
ioneering wae done. At tho next meeting elec-
ton OF officers Will take place.
Oak Lodge at 1t, next meeting. Dseernber !.
tion OF officers Will take place.
Lafayette Lodge; at the last meeting initiated
one member. Il Is the intentions of the men,
bers to set a good example for the newly elect
ed officers.
tend ~ .,,rnr,ss the IoSrs 81 tb. nsxt In.et
ing with a batch Of applications to work on be-
fore the close OF the year.
Grand Dictator c. i. Hall called a meeting
last Wednesday OF all resident Grand and Su-
preme lodge officers. the object OF which was
to arrange for entertainment and dance for
all city lodges. tho time set being December ls.
It Is expected that Supreme Dictator ]. c.
Sheppard of Edgefeld. :. C.. viii! he in the city.
Hannibal Lodge has added thirty-fve members
to Its roster in tho last three months. To cele-
brate tho occasion a ball given Novem-
ber 20. which proved a success.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-04
Knixht. of the SIacc.hee.,

Anderson Tent held well-attended reTiew
Saturday evening. November 19 Two caadi-
dates were Initiated. The work was put on by
Anderson Tent degree team. Louis Rudrnan. q
member Of Anderson Tent. extended an invita-
ton to his wedding. November q. which was
accepted by the sir knights The Anderson
Tent Juniors and Seniors baseball team will
give It's first annual reception Thursday e, en-
ing at Social Turner Hall. Thirteenth end Mon
roe streets. The remnant and trophy will be
awarded to the Anderson Seniors at this re-
ception. Four candidates were initiated At the
last review night.
Fern Tent held a review THANKSGIVING even
ing with a fair attendance. Arrangements for
tho entertainment Friday were completed.
Thursday evening the annual election Of officers
will take place
evening. November e Tho attendance was
large November - Dewey League celebrated
the e1xth anniversary Of the tent. Several mu-
sic numbers and recitations were given The
tent wiN have review tomorrow night. A
large attendance II expected. a. the Annual
election Of officers will take place. The Thanks
G1vfnE ball was . success financially and So
R h Anderson. the <reas eommandsr. ~