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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
SATOLII LAUDS AMERICA.
He Returns TO Rome Charmed. as He
Declares With Our People.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome, Aug. 24-Cardinal Satoli
and his party arrived here today from
Naples. The Cardinal returns to Rome
not only satisfied but charmed by his
visit to the United States, where he
said From one corner to another,
everywhere L was received with great
respect and the most cordial hospital
ity from all classes of the people,
Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
was especially pleased with my visit
to the st. Louis Fair. where | remark
ed two particulars, namely: the large
place given to educational matters and
the great space given to the Philip
pines, with feelings Of admiration
esteem and confidence in the progress
and growing prosperity of the United
States While l feel for America a
decree of affection and gratitude,
which will accompany me throughout
my life, | must say that today the
United States have delicate and
grave task TO perform before the CIV
ilized world, namely, to educate the
Filipinos to a new social and political
life rendering them more advanced in
economic prosperity. which may grow
very fast considering the immense
variety and richness of their products.
while watching that their civilization
has religion as an interchangeable base
In this way, i'm a few years. the Phil
ippines may form Il strong and pros
porous nation, inspired by justice
liberty and morality and become
worthy daughter of the great Ameri-
can commonwealth, which will thus
prove that in setting foot in the Phil
ippnes II did not intend conquest. but
to undertake a high civilizing duty"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Attempt to Clear Channel.
(By the Associated Press

Toxic, Aug. 25.-I0:30 a. M y
Five steamers and three torpedo boat
destroyers from Port Arthur yesterday
morning began the work of clear
ing away floating mines. At 90 min-
utes past six i'm the evening a two
funnelied torpedo boat destroyer
struck a mine two miles off Liaoti
promontory and sunk Immediately.
Five minutes later. second destroyer
with four tunnels ras against another
floating mine which. exploded This
second vessel was at once surrounded
by other Russian ships and towed into
Port Arthur. the entire flotilla accom-
panying her. These occurrences We're
seen from various Japanese watcA
towers. The Japanese cruiser HaShi-
date also Witnessed the explosions. The
actions of the Russians in attempting
to clear the channel of mines indicates
the intention of the fleet again to sally
from Port Arthur.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Awaiting the Fail of Port Arthur.
(By the Associated Press.)

NDN the ASSoCldlSQ 1881
Lao Yang. Aug. 25.-At the Russian
headquarters here General KurokiS
army is estimated at 100000 men.
General Nodzu's force at 10000 and
General Okus at 10000. This is ex-
elusive of two divisions of about So
600 men, moving UP on the right bank
of the Lao River. According to the
Chinese, the Japanese have converted
the branch railroad from New Chwang
To Tashichao into a narrow guage and
are conveying thither twenty siege
guns.
Field Marshal Oyama. the Japanese
commander-n-chie is understood to
be with the beseigers off Port Ar
thur.
II continues to be believed here that
the Japanese armies in Manhuria arS
awaiting the result or the stoflnhle
of Port Arthur before renewing thelr
movements against the forces of Cen
eral KurOpatkin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Good by, Grozovoi and Askold.
(By the Associated Press.)

10y the Associated HreSS.)
Shanghai, Aug. 25.--An order Was
received at $3.50 O'Clock last night from
the Russian Minister at Pekin that
the cruiser Askold and the torpedo
boat destroyer GroZovoi be disarmed.
Yesterday was a day of considerable
anxiety in official circles. First an or
der went forth that the vessels could
remain four days longer. Then nego-
tiations were begun for another four
days. This request was persistentiN
pressed by the Russian minister at
Pekin. but it was absolutely refused
by the Chinese government. There
upon an order came to Shanghai to
rush work on the vessels and go out
to what seemed certain death next
SUNDAY. The abject distress of the
AskoId's crew when this news was re-
ceived was pitiable. From the hrse
the officers and crew have urged dts
armament but the minister at Pek'h
would not consider the suggestion. Tbs
docks managers yesterday notified the
Russian officials that the Askold's huh
could not be repaired by Sunday. More
teIegraphing to Pekin followed, ana
last night the welcome order to dis
mantle was received by the Russian
admiral
Under the supervision of the Gus
toms authorities representing emma.
the Askold and GroZovoi Will go cut
of commission before Sunday and as
soon as they are patched up thev
will take their places alongside me
gunboat Mandjur which was dismau-
tied last March. Emperor Nicholas
sent a message to the crews of the
Askold and GroZOVoi congratulatipG
them for saving the vessels and con
veying words of hope. There is gen
eral satisfaction here over the out
come of the matter. 1t is understood
that the Japanese fleet will remain
until the Russian vessels are con-
pletely disarmd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Sheriff Alspough Says He Won.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer.)
Winston Salem. n. c.. Aug. 25.-A
Democratic primar was held in For
syth today for the nomination of a
candidate for sheriff. The contest was
between F. T. Alspaugh, present IN
cumbent and John B. McCreary. Re-
turns show that the latter carried Win
Salem by a good majority and
that Alspaugh has strong lead in
nearly all of the country precincts.
While it is known that the winner
will have very few electoral votes "a
spare Sheriff Alspaugh says that re-
ports received tonight justify him in
making the statement that he has won
the nomination.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
The Beginning of the Investigation in
to- the Statesboro Horror.
lBy the Assoeiated Pres. }

Savannah, Ga, Aug. 25.-The court
of inquiry appointed by Governor
Terrell to meet here for the purpose
of investigating the recent actions of
the military at Statesboro when two
negroes were bunred at the stake by
a mob, convened today. The session
lasted but ten minutes.
Lieutenant Colonel w. +. Wooten,
of the Fourth Infantry, presided.
Lieutenant Colonel w. T.. Barker, of
Atlanta, u member of the court, was
not present. For this reason and ow-
ing to the fact that a stenographer
could not be secured until tomorrow,
the court adjourned until then. The
sessions will be public
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
HIS HEAD CRUSHED
And His Mouth Split Even
Back to the
Ears.
lBy .he Assoclated Press.D

Columbia, S. c.. Aug. 25.-Fate
Shealy, a fourteen year old white boy
was found today near the Old Taylor
place Just south of the city. with his
head horribly crushed and his mouth
split back to the ears.
The boy ard two men had been
living in a camp near the river, earn
ing their living by fishing. This
morning the two men went out to set
their lines and on returning found
the boys dead body. Robbery is
thought to have been the cause. A
valuable gun left at the camp is
missing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
THEY WILL FIGHT TONIGHT
Last Preparations Made for the JEFF
fries -Munroe Contest
(By the Associated Press.)

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 25.-Neith-
er Jeffries nor Munroe will take any
more severe eXerise before the meet
ing tomorrow night. The articles per-
NIT the us of soft bandages which must
be put OF in the dressing rooms and
must be approved by the referee. They
will be permitted to protect them
selves in the clinches and breakaways.
Jeffries will fight with gloves pro-
vided by the club but Munroe is hay
ing a special pair made. Referee Gra-
ney will not recognize any towel or
sponge thrown into the ring except by
Delaney or Mccoy the authorized
seconds. As soon as either man goes
down the referee will count the sec
onds in unison with the official time
Keeper. Betting remains light with
odds unchanged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Assault on Ueloyoi Hill.
1pr The Associated Press.l

(HN the AssOcIaleu TIVss'J
st. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-The En-
peror has received n dispatch from
Vicerov AIeXieff. dated August "A, say
Ing that General Stoessel reports from
Port Arthur August 10, that at 4:5e
I'm the morning of that day the Japa-
nese began an assault on Uglovoi Hill
and opened a fierce bombardment on
the Notifications on the north anu
east fronts with their batteries ON
Wolf Hills.
The Japanese. he adds, are digging
trenches i'm front of Suyshin and along
the entire Lunkhe CTiger) valley
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
New Principal Elected.
Especial to News and Observer

Clayton, N. c., August 25.-
The trustees of Clayton High
Shool held a call meeting to-
day and elected a successor to former
principal, r. f. Williams. resigned, IN
the person of Prof. d. l.. Ellis, late
superintendent of the Sanford graded
school. The board also elected Prof.
j. r. Williams, of Chapel Hill, vice,
principal
The Clayton High School Wi begin
the annual session of ten months, un-
der the new management, Monday.
August 20, with the full corps of
teachers, and with bright prospects for
the future
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Is THE SMOLENSK DEAFo
She HASN'T Vet Heard the Orders 20
Keep Quiet. Russia Thinks.
(By the Associated Press.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 25.-Great Brit
ain has formally called the attention
OF the Russian government to the re-
neWed activity or the volunteer fleet
steamer Smolensk and has asked for
explanations. Russia has not yet for
maily replied. being without official
information, but In general way she
has explained what the foreign Office
suggested to the Associated Press YES
tercay that the orders sent to the
Smolensk not to stop any more neu-
tral vessels have not been delivered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
SPENCER WINS SECOND,
And Enters Written Protest Against
tie Team Winning First.
lSnecial to Move and nhserver.l

Especial to News and Observer.)
Salisbury, n. c.. Aug. 25.-A dis
patch from ST. Louis tonight states
that the Spencer hose reel team won
second prize in the three hundred
yard race this afternoon and entered
a written protest against the team
winning first prize.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Jackson Township Goes Forward.
(Rocky Mount Record.)

(ROCky MOunI IteCOru.)
An election was held in Jackson s
township, Nash county, Friday, on the
question of voting a local tax for
schools, and was carried in favor Of
levying the tax by vote of 40 to 90.
Chairman of the County Board of Edu-
cation, Westray. and other influential
men of the township, and Mr. w :
Wilkinson, Of Rocky Mount, County
Superintendent of Education. were
greatly instrumental in bringing y.
pass this greatly beneficial act. This
is the first township outside of the
towns. in Nash county. to vote the
local tax and reflects credit on the
citizenship of that township.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Here's the Right Sort of Man.

Especial to the News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c.. Aug. .25.-That
big-hearted man, and always a friend
to the poor and needy, Mr.. Frank K.
Borden, of this oity, will make glad
the hearts of all the employees of the
Borden Manufacturing Company cot
ton mill on Saturday, when he gives
them all day off, and a free Grip
to Morehead City.
The force at the mill numbers near
lOO and they will leave Saturday
morning on special train, returning
that night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Alleged Partner of Joe Laney Arrested
(Rv the Associated Press.)

Augusta. Ga, Aug. 25.-A special to
the Herald from Rome, Ga, says:
Dick Brook. the alleged partner of
Joe Laney, Jr., was arrested there to-
day. LaneyA who is but 16 years Old,
is under arrest at Atlanta charged
With embezzling $1,100 from the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph Company at
Dallas. Texas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
FIRE ON NAPTHA LAUNCH.
y Lamp EXplodes-f'iiemen Aid in
Extinguishing the Blaze.
Especial to News and Observer

Morehead City, N. c., Aug. 25.-To-
night about nine o'clock, after the ar
rival of the large naptha launch Chas.
S. Wallace, q lamp in the after cabin
exploded. The engineer was burned
and considerable damage was done to
the boat and engine. With the aid of
the fire department. which responded
promptly, the oil on fire in the cabin
was soon extinguished by flooding the
boat with salt water. The boat was
owned by Mr.. s. c. Wallace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26

Gus losses. 1t is added that the at
tempt of the japanese to capture Fort
No. l lost them 10000 men, and that
their attack on Fort Etseshan resulted
in their losing 5000 men killed or
wounded. Port Dalny is said to be filed
with wounded men.
me japanese are hiring laborers
mere Tor service on the Lao Tung
peninsula
1t is reported that the japanese are
obtaining. provisions through the port
of Wei Hal Wei.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
The Extent of the Disas-
ter is Unknown.
0CLEARTHE CHANNEL
The Destroyers Had Emerged From
Port Arthur for this Purpose, Pre-
sumabIy Preparing for Dash
by the Port Arthur
Elnn1
Fleet.
CBy the Associated press.)

Toxic, Aug. 25.-(9 a. mD-Two
russian torpedo beat desrroyers struck
mines at the entrance Of Port Arthur
last evening. The larger one of the
destroyers. four funneile1 one. WAS
sunk. The names of the vessels and
the number of lives lost are unknown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Immense losses Reported.

(By the Associated Press.)
Chefoo, Aug. 25.-Russian adVlceS
received here say that the japanese
assaults on Port Arthur. August Il
and %. were repulsed with tremend-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Searched by Russian Cruiser Urai.
CIV the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press)
London, Aug. 25.-The Anchor Line
Steamer Asia, which sailed August / !
from Liverpool for Calcutta, has arriv-
ed at Port Said and reports having
been detained two hours While her pa
pers and cargo were examined by the
Russian cruiser Ural. The search took
place sixty miles east of Cape st. Vim
cent Portugal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26

mitted suicide today by leaping from
the Eads bridge into the Mississippi
river. A watchman saw the man climb
to the railing but not in time to pre-
vent him jumping.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26

istrate Richard c. Folk was shot and
killed today by Supervisor w. IL
Scale ut Providence, S. c. The men
had a dispute on the road near Sele s
home
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Leaped From Bridge to His Death.

(By the Associated Press.)
ST. Louis. Mo-, Aug. 25.-A man
supposed from papers found in a coat
left lying on the bridge to be Frank
MCormik, of Winter Haven, Fla, com
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Three Russian Cruisers Coal.
(Bv the Associated Press.)

(By the ASSOCIdISu I ItoS.J
Las Palmas. Canary Islands, Aug.
25.-Fishermen report that three Rus
sian cruisers are coaling from the
German steamer ValeSia at Cope
JUDY, off the south coast of Morocco.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
At st. Louis
Southern League.

(By the Associated Press.)
AT Atlanta r. Fl. e.
Atlanta 20 0 2 100 2 0 O. 8 6
Birmingham 4 / O o 3 / 0 4-13 1S z
Batteries: Ely, McMackin and
Clarke; Reagan, Clark and Matthews
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26

Rolling Fork, Miss. Aug. 24.-AI-
bert Davis and Dave Fields. wife mur-
derers. We're hanged here today from
the same Scaffold.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26

Jamestown n. Y, Aug. 25.-Four
people were killed at the Stockton
town picnic late today by faling
trees, caused by a tornado.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
At Little Rock

AT Little Rock r. II. e.
Little Rock. % 0 l 0 0 0 0 81 0
New Orleans 0 0 0 20 0 0 % /
Batteries: Guese and Anderson;
Breitenstein and Fox.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26

st. Louis % 0 o o 0 o0--1 Z 3
New York % 90 00100 01-2 u
Batteries: Glade and Sugden
Powell and KleinoW.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
Standing Of Southern League.
American League.

(By the Associated PressO
At Philadelphia- r. II. z.
Detroit ...2 2 0 0 = 0 / o. 10
Philadelphia 0 0 00 o 0 o -
Batteries: Kitson and Beville;
Waddell and ShreckengoSt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
National League.
(By the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
At Cincinnati r. II. e.
Cincinnati 1000 O02110 ST Z 2
Brooklyn - 0 o 5000 % Z 2
Batteries Hahn and Peitz; Scan
ION and Ritter.
Pittsburg ..0111O341 *-11 IA /
Philadelphia 5 0 l O. s IA 3
Batteries: Case Leever and Phelps;
Second game. r. H. r.
Pittsburg 80 0 0 o 0 / 0 o. 8 /
PHILADELPHIA 003 2 2 2-1Q II 0
Batteries: Case, Philippe and
Phelps; Suthoff and Doom.
At Chicago r. H. f.
Chicago 20 90 00O1O0 90 0-1 5 2
New York. % 0 0 l 0 90 0 3-4 6 3
Batteries: Weimer, Wicker and
King; McGinnity and Warner.
Second game. R.-H. E.
Chicago OOO0O1- 7
New York. 0 l 0 2 4 0 5 *--12 13 0
Batteries: Wicker and O'NeilI;
Wiltse and Warner
At st. Louis r. II. f.
st. Louis ...2 1000 90 %-5 @
Boston .....0 O 0 0 % 5
Batteries: Mcfarland and Grady,
McNichol and Marshall.
Second game. r. II. e.
st. Louis -. o 0 00010-1 Z /
Boston .....0 1 0 0 0 90 1--6 10
Batteries: Dunleavy and Mclean;
Fisher and Marshall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
a Magistrate Shot.
(By the Associated Press.)

Charlotte, N. c.. Aug. 25.-A spe.
cial from Sumter, S. c., says that Mag.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
AT Shreveport

<AI shreveport X. ii. IL.
Shreveport ..00111202 2*-7 s 0
Memphis ....0 0 0 0000 01-1 4 5
Batteries: BARLEY and Grafiius
Mcintyre, Cannon and Hurlburt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
At Wa Shineton

At Washing ton r. II. e..
Washington 90 0 1 0 0 2-4 IL 2
Cleveland ...2040 0-S 10 8
Batteries: Wolfe and Herring;
Bernard and Bemis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
r.. H. E.
At Boston

AT BostOn- K. II. r.
Chicago 10000 O2010-3 6 0
Boston ....0 0 0 0 0 0 %
Batteries: <rock and Mcfarland;
Young and Criger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
At Nashville
r. H. F..

AT Nashville r. III. +.
Nashville ..OOO01000 O-1 s. 2
Montgomery 2 00 0010 90 0-3 s /
Batteries: Herman and Accorsini;
Lee and Clark
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-26
South Atlantic League.
(By the Associated Press. )

AT Charleston r. Fl. e.
Charleston Il 0010 O 01 So 9
Augusta 30 0 90 0 0 0 0 90 3
Batteries: Herr and Smith, Nc
Laughlin and Dunlap.
AT savannah r. II. E.
Savannah 30 o 02001-3 2
Macon .... 0 0 0 0001 % 8 6
= batteries: Thatcher and Roth;
Segars and Harnish.
Second game. r. Fl. F..
savannah ...2 00110O O%-4 2
macon ......0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0-1 /
batteries: Welch and Holmes;
Bayne and Harnish.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-10
4 LONDON HEARS NOTHING
Tate ofs#Yladivostok Squadron
Unknown Slussian Dis 4
s5$s. patches Onlillous.
(By Associated Press. J

4 LONDON. March ION o further news
has reached London Of the reported fight
ing at Port Arthur. or Of the fate Of the
Russian udfVoSrOll5 squadron. ia Up to q
late hour last night the Japanese legation
occurrences, built Is considered signlli-
cant that none OF the Russian Official dis
patches make any mention Of the Vladl-
3vostok cruisers. .$ n isl u E, "
According ito the Tlon Tsin correspond.
ent OF tho Daily Telegraph, the Japanese
advanced from the lalu River, captured
3Iung- w ang Chang, and drove out tho
Russians in the vicinity to the Ia Kill
.,4..s II piss, ana are IN force sew
icnty miles east o & New Chwang. he
Russians, with 5000 men, are entrencted
strongly at Liao Yang and Hal Cheng,
where lighting Is imminent. Some small
enga gements already have been fought,
the Russians retiring with losses.
Il This correspondent says further that
the Japanese are using the same tactics
and advancing along the Same route
they followed during the Chinese war.
Agirhc YllIs1<oW correspondent OF tho Paris
edition of the New York Herald also
vaguely reports the Japanese to be nifty
miles northwest. Of Antung. and well e
the only news on this subject yet re-
ccvcd In London, and to some Of the
military critics 1t Isl Uncomfortable that
Japan really can have executed such y
sudden. unexpected md successful turn
ing Of the Russian position on the Yalu
River. whiChlis thought would have nc
& ccssi,atctl the employment OF a6much
larger force than 1t is believed Japan can
possibly have at this point. XII
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-10
Uncle Sam in Porto Rico;

porto Rico IS one Of the insular pos
sessions Of the United States N Wh.cn
tEere has been wonderful commerola, !,
development. In 1888 there was exported
from the United States to Porto Riep
products of tho value OF only i,5oo,eib,
and in the same year tho value OF me nm
norts from Porto Rico WAS but S2,4ls.s6;
During tho calendar year 1902 unlted
States products were sold IN Porto A us,
81 the value Of nearly f,6n1, GO, and thgs
exports from Porto Rico TO the un l
States In the same period we're sAvalu :. e ~
Of nearly ten millions Of dollar ~ tot!!El
fer words, there has been an increase ~
about roo per cent. IN the value 9 s me E,
exports 10 Porto Rico within sly. y
and an Increase OF more Than KY psra
cent. In the Imports from Porto Rlfo "a
tile sane period The principal ur ' leies
&c exports TO the island hrea dsIli ",
cotton manufactures. iron and steel and
provisions. while sugar nnd tobacco were w
the aprInepal products Of & Porto ESQ
Which wore purchased in this coun lFy;9
sNos only have American occu patio y 3 ana
FeontroI developed the romn llerce Of th lI
rich little island but.all reports q gree "
"a wing that the people are better sattts-.
fifth With their condition no w than eVeu9
before. evidently tie United M s atss
33nnde no mistake when It freed the Porto
Ricnns from Spanish rule.--'Sleyeii''u
Z Leader lS ....I