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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-19
SILENCE AT MUKDENt
There is Apparently a LuIl in the
Fighting. Toxic Reports the EnveI-
Opinq of General Yamada's Column
by the Russians and the Capture OF
Fourteen Guns. From Russian Sour
ces Comes the Comment That This
Probably is a Japanese Version of
the Capture of Lone Tree Hill.
(By the Associated Press.)


Mukden, Oct. 1S.-The fighting of
October II was confined to the Rus
sian centre at Shakhe river and was
mostly artillery fire, the Japanese US
ing big guns and high explosive shells.
During the nine days of continuous
fighting the losses were never less than
1000 per day. The hospitals are
hardly able to handle the wounded.
Nevertheless they have performed
wonders. The Chinese have deserted
all the villages and the troops are
using the wood work of their houses
for fuel The country south is desc
lated The Japanese still seem to be
exerting themselves to force the Rus
slams out of Mukden. A battle is as
sured in the positions surrounding the
town.
1t becomes more and more evident
that the resources of the country can
not support d large army. This sea-
sons crops are spoiled.
General Kuropatkin remains with
the troops, having Abandoned his
headquarters at Mukden.
AS this dispatch is filed, Tuesday
evening, the Russians are retaining
the ground gained at the Shakhe river.
Several Maxims have been captured.
The firing ceased after dark to-day
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Thunder of Battle Heard at Mullden.

Mukden, Oct. 17.-9:40 D. M
Throughout the whole of Mukden
there can be distinctly heard cannon
aiding in the south. which is raging
more fiercely than on previous days
of the fight, which is now entering on
the second week. The desperateness
of the battle, especially near Shakhe,
has not been equalled since the war
began. The ferocity of the fighting
has driven out of the minds of the.
soldiers all thoughts of personal safe
ty, and the troops, living in an at
mosphere Of sudden death. have lost
all thought, save to conQu1". The
losses on both sides have been enorm-
Gus, but this is forgotten in the crowd
ing of dreadful events upon each
other The fighting still continues
Without intermission.
The wounded from the fight at
Tumin Pass state that some positions
were under fire by both sides, and
that it was impossible to remove the
wounded. 1t is alleged that the Jap
anese searching parties, working at
night hailed the wounded and when
ever reply was made in Russian,
bayonetted the sufferers.
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he has figured have left an impress on
the peoples regards that has grown
q, eper with the passage Of years ann
more intimate association. Pou is =
solid man, manly in his six feet OF
height, in the proud poise of his head.
the bigncss of mis- long arms that have
the charm tht clings to the slight
clumsiness of movement that accom-
panies physical strength. His voice is
deep, scrorous, well modulated. delhi
eratiVe. He speaks, as he moves, i'm
pressiVely. There is an abSolutiSm in
the way he comes without haste upon
the telling points Of debate; an almost
Vindictive certainty in the manner in
which, detecting with the instant eye
of the mind, the weak point of his OPP
ponent's speech, he catches as il were
the fabric of adverse reason and tears
it up piece by piece before the eyes of
his audience. Pou's speeches have
this quality most dangerous to oppose:
with eloQuence ready when needed, al
most as if "on tap, their style is clear,
limpid in logic, and with an absence
of affectation that brings the audience
instantly within arms reach.
Opposed to such a man was Meek
ms. a dapper gentleman, slightly en-
bonpoint, with legs so straight that
they curve backward at The calf, in
creased in tight fitting brown trousers
growing with tints CT red, low cut coat
and vest of the same material, turn
down collar, with an inconspicuOus
black tie, a white eXpanse of shirt
front in which gloWs a magnificent
diamond that CLEANS bluely in the
light Mr. MeekinS has a massive
head carried with close cut curling
light hair, large and prominent blue
eyes. strong chin and an expressive
mouth. Mr., Meekins is short and, de-
spite his weight, exceeding active.
He moves lithely and quickly. In
fact. he is a quick man, mentally and
out with the rapidity and precision that
one notes in the delivery of such ora
tors as Thomas Dixon or John Temple
Graves His enunciation is of that Pc
culiar Clipped" crisp sort that is COM
mon to men who study the words they
use for their value as such, who spend
time in the turning of phrase, the
polishing of a sentence. His opening
speech was like a song: it started with
a perfect tilt of words and progressed
the easy course to which it had been
predistined by memory with all the
grace and JUNCTION of bird that knows
to the uttermost infection the timbre
Of it's throat 1t cannot be denied that
Mr.. Meekins is an orator, or yet that
he is not a nimble man in his wits,
but beyond an occasional Jab sent
home with fruits and sparring, he did
not mark his man.
1t must bes aid that Mr.. Meekins
seemed surprise at this result. He has
been SO profuse with tenders OF debate
that he may hove come to think that
victory needed only acceptance of his
challenge. Pou has always been ready
to respond to calls for party service.
He is fighter who loves hard knocks.
He came and it violates no confidence
to say that he ''Won out The ornate
opening of Mr.. Meekins, which dealt
chiefly with the song of prosperity the
greatness of the country, the benln-
cence of trusts, the salvation of the
tariff Mr.. Pou Atore limb from limb
Carefully as it had been prepared, II
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AYCoCK AT MOUNT PLEASANT.
He Speaks to Two Thousand People
Who Testify the Warmth of
Their Regard

Special to News and Observer.)
Concord N. c., Oct. 1S.-Today eight
miles from here at Mt Pleasant Gov
ernor Aycock faced more than two
thousand people for an hour and a
half speech. Never was the governor
stronger, colder than to-day when he
reviewed his administration and COM
pared it with that of his predecessor.
The crowd endorsed his words and
cheered repeatedly the eloquent Ay-
cock. The speech was a character
istic one and as bold and straight
forward as the man can make it.
A big dinner followed the speaking.
On the Governors arrival mere
splendid trade and political parade
escorted him through town and to the
stand on the college campus.
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HON. G. b. PATTERSON SPEAKS.
Hc Lays Particular Attention on the
Imperialistic Policy of Roosevelt.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Dunn, n. c., October IL
Hon. G. B. Patterson addressed an
audience here tonight of about 500
people in the town hall, ably discussing
the national issues, laying particular
stress upon the imperialistic character
of the present incumbent of the pres
idential chair, Soundiv excor&ting the
lack of energy in the administration
Of the Department of Justice, point
ing out the appropriation Of 100000
for the purpose of fighting the trusts
and the little that has been done with
this vast sum at the disposal of this
department.
There has been much said about
the lack Of interest in politics IN this
county. The crowd gathered to hear
Mr.. Patterson in this portion of the
county, after the vast gathering of tn =
Democracy of Johnston, Sampson and
Harnett at Coates today, is an ire
sistable argument this idea.
Mr.. Patterson was we'll received
close attention being paiG to his able
remarks, and the progress of hi,
speech was interrupted frequently
with applause. a great demonstration
being awarded him at the close of his
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HOW LONE TREE HILL WAS
TAKEN.
RuSSian COrreSpOndent Describes
Scenes Such aS Neither ShiDka
Nor Plcyna offered.
CBy the Associated Press.)

by the ASSOcldleu IeSS'J
St. Petersbur~ Oct. 1S.-Nemiro-
vich Danchenkow. the well known
Russian war correspondent telegraph
ed the capture of Lone Tree Hill,
which fell into the hands of Japan
csc, during a night attack while the
Russians slept. He saws:
General Kuropatkin the following
day ordered the hill to be re-taken
and the whole Russian artillery con-
centrated at five in the morning show
cred the hill with projectiles. the aW-
full spectacle lasting the entire day:
1t seemed that no human being could
outlive such an ordeal, yet the de-
tenders remained manfully at their
posts.
1.-THE sun was already declining
when Kuropatkir gave the order TO
storm. Six regiments advanced, ford
ing the river in the face of murder
Gus face. The enemy determined 70
make us pay dearly for it. He poured
a hail of gun and rifle hre on our
advancing columns but nothing could
stop them. They reached the other
side, clambered up and at IL O'Clock
at night the position was in our
hands. l have just visited the scene
of our triumph. The trenches are
filed with dead Japanese and Rus
slams STITCHED in death embrace. L
saw no Such gndStly SlSnt DIT oHlphS'
or at Plevna. The credit for tire
achievement belongs chiefly to the
36th and 10Th rifles. Four other
regiments participated. The seth at
tackled from the east and the 18th
from the west. Poutiloff leading the
brigade and personally directing the
attack was the first to reach the sum-
nit and was in the thick of the fierc-
est fighting around the japanese guns.
The Japanese gunners died at their
guns. Kuropatkin personally thanked
the heroes for their gallant exploit.
The captured guns were brought to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-19
EYES ON INDIANA
Hoosier Democrats Tell
Parker That the Pros
poets are Bright.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York, Oct 18.-The political
situation in Indiana and New Jersey
were the most important affairs of
the Democratic campaign considered
by Jurge Parker after he arrived here
to-day.
A report was made to him concern
ing Indiana by Simon p. Sherin, who
was secretary of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee in 1892.
Mr.. Sherin was introduced by Ma
tiOnal Chairman Taggart who con-
suited with the candidate twice pre-
liminary to leavir~ New York to-mor-
row to take a hand personally in the
canvass of that State. Ii is said the
conference did much to shape the
contest to be waged b Indiana Dem
ocrats for supremacy in the election.
The announcement was made by In
dianians who called on Judge Parker
that the prospects of carrying the
State as shown by a fourth canvass,
are encouraging. No figures were
given out and no results of the canvass
will be made public from the head
quarters of Judge Parker or the Ma
tional Committee until the return of
Chairman Taggart
In New Jersey the situation is re-
ported to be far more complex than
in any of the doubtful states and the
result more dependent upon the work
done in the remaining two and one
half weeks of the campaign. This was
the judgment of former Senator James
j. Smith, Jr., who called on Judge
Parker and declared certain the cleo
ton of Black for Governor, and pre-
dicted that the Democratic National
ticket Will win also.
Edward Atkinson, of Boston, dis
cussed the Philippines Islands quest
ion With Judge Parker. Their con-
ference was brief, but Mr. Atkinson
took occasion to compliment the Judge
on his Philippine sneech delivered at
Esopus on Saturday.
Judge Parker's position on the SER
vice pension order was given support
by General John w. Kay, of Brook
lyn, who called on the candidate. The
general said he could assure Judge
Parker he would lose no Democrats
by his declaration that if elected he
would revoke the executive order and
use his influence to have Congress en-
act a service law.
East Radford, Va, Oct. 1S.-The
two Virginia towns of Roanoke and
! Radford displayed great enthusiasm
this morning in their reception of
Henry G.. Davis and his special train
of Democratic orators. The trip into
Virginia was made during the night,
that the train might get into the Blue
field region and through to the South
ern section of West Virginia. Mr..
Davis left his breakfast to talk to
the crowd which surrounded his train
at Roanoke. The gathering increased
rapidly in size as the Speech-makin
proceeded and there was no uncertain
ty about the enthusiasm.
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THE TOASTTNG OF TEDDY.
Walter Murphy Speak, at Spencer-A
Confederate Monument.
(snecia, TO News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Salisbury N. c.. Oct. 1S.-In his ad-
dress before the newly organized DEM
ocratic Club at Spencer last night,
Walter Murphy, ESQ.,, of this city, pald
his respects to President Roosevelt In
an able and entertaining manner,
criticising both his public and private
acts in a most scathing speech. He
declared that he owes his office TO the
bullet of an assassin and discussed the
appointment of Crum. at Charleston,
and the Indianola. Miss. affair at
length The speaker recalled the ex-
clamation of Solomon. ooh that mine
enemy would write a book" and said
that this Roosevelt had done to his
own hurt. Mr.. Murphy stated that he
had himself paid $22 for set of the
books just to use IN the campaign
against Republicanism. 1t was stated
that a colored porter running on a
Pullman car through this city is wear
ing a campaign badge which bears
the likeness of Roosevelt and Booker
Washington, seated 1T a table With
the inscription Social
Equality"
The handsome monument which
was designated by Mr.. David Ruck-
stuhl. OF Baltimore. for the Confed-
crate memorial IN this city, has ar
rived and is considered an excellent
piece of artistic work 1t will be
erected by the Daughters of the Con-
federacy at this place at a cost of
$4,000. about one-half Of which
amount has already been raised.
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GENERAL SLOCUM DISASTER.
The Report of the Commission Made
Public. Heads to Fall.
lBy the Associated Press. }

Washington, oct. 17.-President
Roosevelt to-day removed from office
Robert S. Rode supervising inspector
of the steamboat inspection service,
second district located at New York.
This action was taken on account of
the disclosures in the report of the
national commission appointed to in
yestigate the General Slocum disaster
In accordance with the Presidents
direction and in consonance with the
recommendations of the Slocum
Commission Secretary Metcalf of the
Department of Commerce and Labor.
has taken preliminary steps toward
the removal of James A. Dunmont. in
spector of Huls and Thomas H. Bar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-19
FOURTEEN GUNS TAKEN.
The Enyeloping OF Yamada's Column
by the Russians.
,By the Associated Press.)


Toxic. Oct. Sd. p. m.)-The
Russians enveloped General Yamada's
column on Sunday October 49,. anu
captured fourteen guns. The Russians
are now concentrating in front OF the
left army under General Oku and the
center army under General NodZu
and another great battle is expected.
These are the first guns to be lost
by the japanese during the war.
A report telling OF the disaster TO
General Yamada and stating the con-
ditions at the front reached Toxic
turing the night. 1t is as follows:
The enemy's infantry, about reg
iment strong, attacked part of the
right army occupying Shangpintaitsu
and Tachaicku on the morning of
october 16. but the Russians were
routed by q counter attack and at
$50 o'clock retreated toward the
North.
1.-The enemy in the direction of
Watue mountain remains in his posi-
ton. but his state is uncertain.
There is no change In the direc-
ton of our right army and there is
no change in the front of our centre
army.
ION the evening of October 16 u
mixed detachment under command of
Major General Yamada, was sent to
help part of the left army attacking
the enemy north of the Shakhe river.
1t commenced its operations at the
right wing, driving off the enemy.
The detachment captured two guns
and two ammunition wagons.
Having attained it's object, the de-
tachment after sunset, under cover of
the darkness, began retiring towards
its original position.
''In the meantime the enemy di-
vision strong, made vigorous ad-
vance and enveloped both wings of
the detachment. Severe hand-to-hand
fighting ensued.
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M0rh @arqHna Daily FaR@p@

had lost, in the beauty of it's epigrams,
the accuracy of it's facts. Pou, with
the figures at the end of his tongue
with figures fixed TO touch the docu-
nents of proof at instants notice as
sailed these breaks" in his oppon-
ent's logic with crushing effect; while
in the reason of the thing he trailed
fallacy with unerring precision to its
hole and hung it up where all might
see.
Democratic incidents in the debate,
which on the whole was pleasant and
good tempered, were the hailing OF
Meekin's statement that Cleveland has
signed a bill providing for mixed
schools by the production of a letter
from the eX-President specifically de-
nying the charge; the provoking of
Meekins to the statement that he
voted for The Constitutional Amend
ment. did not approve of Roosevelt
negro policy, had no connection with
the Fusion Legislature and would not
under any circumstances vote for q
re Guction Of Southern representation.
In his last speech, Mr.. Meekins was
so exasperated by Mr.. Pou's wither-
ing illusions to the negro question,
that he became to some extent per-
half-past one, the hall was full of peo-
pie and the balcony was packed with q
dense and Renaissance inspiring mass
of colored humanity.
Mr.. Meekins, who was introduced
by Mr.. w. II. Marlborough, jumped at
once into the easy gait of his style.
The day of the political scalp dance
had gone. Now was the time for calm
discussion of grave questions, for the
reasonable solution Of the problems
that confront the people. Only q mo-
ment age, as it were, the soldiers rest
ed from their labors. Now is tho time
of peace and progress the period when
the nation is but fitted to follow cut
its destiny 10 preach the gospel of lib
crty and prosperity TO all the world.
Continued on Page SIX
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Up JUMPS THIS
AGILE Eco At POU
Meekins Rushes Head
long into Debate.
THEN He GROWS MAD
Because Lunging at Bronze-MuscIed
Gladiator His Weapon is Shat
tered by His Opponents Hea-
vier Steel and Himself
Overthr0Wn.
BY II. l.. GRAY

Louisburg, N. c., October 1S.-Ar
unintended conflict in the appoint
ments of Hon. T.. w. Pou, Democratic
nominee for Congress from the Fourth
Congressional District, and Hon. ]. NJ.
Neekins, Republican nominee for Lieu
tenant Governor gave rice today to
what was one of the most interesting
and spirited joint debates of the cam
Daign.
The differences in the two men are
of that marked sort that lent an addi-
tional attraction to their cash on th-
issues of the day. Everybody knows
2. w. Pou. His long term as sol
his able career in Congress, The numer-
Gus hard-fought campaigns in which
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RUSS FEET TAKE
HOLD OF EARTH
kuropatkin Like One Driven to the Last Ditch and
Fighting for Dear Life, is Now Holding
His Own
behind nine field and five mountain

behind nine field and five mountain
guns.
army remains in the position he occu-
pied yesterday. The front line of all
our columns fired slowly until sunset.
1.-The enemy in front has been
heavily reinforced. especially in front
of our centre army has the enemy S
strength been enormously increased.
THE enemy's strength against our
left flank of the left army amounts
to a mixed brigade.
"Our casualties during the battle of
October 16 reached about one thous-
and
$50 p. m.-The Russians fiercely as
saulted General Oku and attacked
Generals Nodzu and Kurok on Mor<
day night but were everywhere re-
pulsed with heavy losses.
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Japanese AattacI on Right Repulsed
1Bx the Associated Press.)

(By the ASSOCIATED PreSS.J
ST. Petersburg, Oct. 1S.-The gem
eral staff has received the following
dispatch from General Sakaroff dated
to-day:
1.-The Russians repulsed a Japanese
attack on their right wing during the
night of October II and seized the.
village of ShalandtZy, on the bank OF
the Shakhe river and east of Shankhe.
1'he enemy strongly bombarded the
captured village but did not advance
to the attack on Lone Tree HILL. now
called Putiloff Hill.
1.-THE work of burying the dead pro-
ceeded all night long. Military hon.
ors were paid the japanese dead.
"a considerable concentration of
the enemy's troops has been observed
against our center. There was no
fighting yesterday on our left flank"
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speech by both the ladies' and gentle
men in the audience.
Mr.. Glenn, who was present, was
then called upon, and for about ten
minutes spoke with his usual force
and enthusiasm, sWayinP the audience
that, attuned to every sentiment he
breathed, hung in rapt attention OH
his words.
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TO KICK HIM OUT OF ARMY
FOR MARRYING A NEGRESS
The Surgeon General of the Army Concurs in General
Grants ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Aside Now
and Give Roosevelt the Floor.
(By the Associated Press.)

This recommendation has been for
warded to the Secretary of War for his
action. Smith wrote TO the War De-
partment inquiring if there was any
reason why he should not be per-
mitted to marry a colored woman, set
ting forth that her character was
good and that he could establish good
character for himself by his record.
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A Forest Fire in Lenoir.

Especial to News and Observer
LAGRANGE, n. c.. Oct. 18.-A seri-
Gus fire broke out in the woods sun
dav and has been steadily burning
since principally the farm or ID.
Nj. stanton. Mr.. stanton mad nara
work to save fencing and other prop
erty.
Rev. G. w. Oldham is attending the
MISSIONARY Baptist Association, which
is in session at Eureka, Wayne county.
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rett, inspector of boilers, both of the
port of New York. Statements OF
charges against them have been for
warded to them. The charges are
based on the findings of the commits
sion which investigated the disaster
to the General Slocum. They are
charged with neglect of duty, incom-
potency and inefficiency.
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Washington. Oct. 1S.-The Surgeon
General of the army has concurred
in the recommendation of General
Grant that John j. Smith, a member
of the United States army hospital
corps, stationed at Fort Mott, n. j.,
who is said to have married a ne
gress be discharged from the army
for the good Of the service"
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The report of the commission, which
has not been made public, finds that
has just been made public, finds that
solely to the wretched equipment OF
the vessel and the poor personnel OF
the crew 1t states that the vessel
was a fire trap and that no serious
effort was made either by captain or
crew to save the eXcursionists. The
commission places the moral blame
upon the owners of the steamer.
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Break Through and Escape.

1.-THE detachment succeeded in
driving off the enemy in front, but was
unable to resist him on both TANKS
Breaking through the Russian line
the detachment reached its original
position.
"Our artillery lost most of it's men
and horses and was compelled to leave