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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
MEN FOR SERVICE
They Were Chosen in the
Counties Yesterday.
Among Those Holding Conventions
Were GuiIford, AIamance and David
son---Harmony the Order
of the Day.
lSnecial to News and Ohserver.l

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. c., Aug. 20.-The
Democratic county convention of
Guilford county today nominated the
following county officers: For the
Senate, A. M. Scales; House of Rep
resentatives, Wescott Robertson and
Dr. A. c.. Gordon; Sheriff. James f..
Jordon; register of deeds, a. G.
kirkman; treasurer. j. w. McNairy;
surveyor, Robert H. Gilchrist; coroner,
Dr. j. p. Turner: county commits
sioners. w. H. Raglan. w. c. Tucker,
j. A. Davidson, e. CT. Wright, John
A. Young.
All the nominees are present in
cumbents except McNairy, treasurer;
Young, commissioner: A. NJ. Scales
for Senate. and DR.. Gordon for House
of Representatives. Scales was nomi-
mated by reclamation. and when as
chairman of the county executive
committee he had called the con-
vention to order, he announced his
resignation from the position he has
filled with great credit and accepta-
bility for the past six years. u. v.
TAYLOR was made permanent chair
man of the convention. The contHt
for sheriff was very close. Jordan
winning on the first ballot by fifteen
one hundradths of a vote. Another
close vote was for treasurer McNairy
getting the nomination over the pres
emit incumbent Mckinney by ten ma
jority on the first ballot for two
members Of the House. Wescott Rob-
erson. who has served two terms re-
ceived good MARTY. rhe second
ballot showed a close race between
DR.. FOX. of Friendship and DR.. Cor
don. Of Gunlfcrd College. The after
getting a majority Perfect harmony
ard good order prevailed throug-~ont
the entire proceedings, every sue
cessful candidates nomination being
made unanimous as the result of the
ballot was announced.
On motion Of Solicitor Brooks. the
county commissioners were instructed
to erect at once a county work house
in which MAJ be confined and work
ed female convicts and other criminals
unsuited for public road service.
There being over 500 Republicans
white voters in the county disqualified
by failure to pay pCll tax to vote.
the Democratic majority is expected
to be over two thousand Cor the State
county and national ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
The Agreement at Fall River.
lBy. the Associated Press.D

Fall River, Mass, Aug. LIT was
learned today that the agreement
made by the cotton manufacturers of
the city when they decided to make
IL 1-2 per cent cut in wages in July,
provided for a heavy forfeit in case of
violation of the compact to shut down
if the operatives refused to accept the
reduction. This fact, it is said, dis
poses of rumors which are persistently
heard that certain mills are preparing
to start. Under the agreement it APP
pears. any member of the association
who shall start his mill without the
consent of all the others must pay
large sum to the association as long
as he shall continue to operate his
plant without consent. 1t is said au-
thoritatively that no mill now stopped
will attempt to resume at least until
after labor day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
GRAHAM AND TURRENTINE.
-Alam:nce Votes for These Gentle
men for House and Senate.

Especial TO News and Observer
Graham, N. c., Aug. 20.-The DEM
ocratic convention met this morning
at 10 o'clock. held continuous session
till four and was one of the largest
and most enthusiastic ever held in
Alamance, perfect harmony prevail
ing. 1t was called to order by Capt
e. S. Parker, chairman of the county
executive committee. Capt. j. r..
Stockard was elected temporary chair
man and afterwards made permanent
chairman. Prayer was made by DR..
f. c. hurry. the Presbyterian min
lister.
The nominations were: For coun-
ty commissioners. M. G. Brode Holt
George II. Williamson. ]. G.. Clark
John Wagner, T. B. Parker; coroner.
DR.. George w. Long: surveyor, Lewis
FL. Holt; treasurer. DR.. r. A. Free
man; register of deeds. Charles d.
Johnson; sheriff, w. Fl. Foushee
For the House. VIII j. Graham For
the Senate, Capt. James A. Turrentine
The chairman of each township execA
tive committee met and elected a cen
trail executive committee. Mcbride
Holt was elected chairman of the
county executive committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21

military authorities here are waiting
on some of the general officers and
on the families to get ready. 1t is
supposed now that the funerals will be
conducted from the City Armory to-
morrow morning at 1890 o'clock and
the burial takes place Immediately af-
ter that time. This, however, may be
changed.
Today the flag was flying at half
mast from the Armory and the build
ing was draped in mourning. General
Royster will attend the funeral and
the final arrangements depend upon
what time he can reach here.
VIII McDade, who was on the car
at the time of the killing, was able
to- march TO the Armory last night
and then went to his home. He is
getting along very we'll and able to
be out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Important Meeting of VIM. G. Hill
Lodge

An important meeting of VIM. G..
Hill Lodge No. 21S. A. T. & A M, will
be held in Masonic Hall on Monday
evening August % at O'Clock.
AT the last session of the Grand
= -n1lrnA~-a resolution was adopted, and
bero,@~ it is effective will have to be
rated by the several subordinate
lodges of this jurisdiction Grand
Secretary Drewry has forwarded a
copy of the resolution to VIM. c.. Hill
Lodge, and it will come up for consid-
GRAFTON Monday evening. A fun turn
out of members is earnestly desired
Degree work is expected to claim at
tention of the lodge. Members of the
city lodges and visiting brethren in
the city are cordially invited to be
present
By order of
S. w. HINSDALE. W. NJ.
j. c. BIRDSONG, Sec.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
A FOURTH SHAMROCK?
Sir Thomas Will Have That Cup if He
Has to Get ? Boat Builder From
the Moon.
(By the Associated Press. }

London, Aug. 19.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton is paying a visit to the Clyde for
the purpose, it is believed of arrang-
ing for the design and construction of
a fourth Shamrock In a published
interview Sir Thomas said the yacht
designers seemed to think that the
change in the rules of measurement
made in New York would give a Brit
ish boat a better chance of lifting the
cup, but his own preference would be
to keep pegging away on the former
lines.
at seems to me - said Sir Thomas
that a victory scored under exactly
the same conditions that governed
previous defeats would be more salts
flying than to win under new rules es-
pecially alterations of our own sug-
gestion. 1t is a matter. however. for
which those are responsible who de-
sign and sail the boat"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Attacking. the Fortress Itself.
CBy the Associated Press

Chefoo, Aug. 20.-4 p. MN. IA.
Ijuin, the Japanese consul general at
Tien Tsin, who arrived here today On
the British steamer Pechili, and .yho
had a conversation lasting forty min
utes with the commander of a Japa-
nese torpedo boat destroyer which
overhauled the steamer off Liati pro-
monotory last night says that today S
battle, which began at daybreak, it di-
rected against the fortress itself. 1t is
taking place along the entire line, and
il Japans supreme effort, to which
the recent battles were but prelimi-
nary contests. He adds:
II firmly believe that you can
safely say that Port Arthur will soon
be in ur hands. One after the other
of the outer defenses have been
taken by the japanese and when the
latter had completed their prepara-
tons for the grand assault General
Stoessel was asked to surrender. He
refused. Now comes the final test
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
DUSTIN BY ACCLAMATION.
Elected Commander in Chief of the
Sons of Veterans.
(By the Associated Pressl

Boston, Aug. 19.-At the annual
convention of the National Sons of
Veterans today William e. Dustin, of
Dwight. Ills, was elected commander
in chief by reclamation. The follow
ing officers also were chosen by ac-
clamation: Senior Vice Commander
ln-Chief, George S. Gels, of San Fran
cisco; Junior Vice COMMANDMENTS
Chief, M. Friedman, of Birmingham,
Ala; Quartermaster General, Fred E.
Bolton. of Boston, (re-elected)
1t was voted to hold the next con-
vention at Gettysburg, Pa.
Negro veterans of the G. A. r., rep
resenting the departments of MISSISSIPPI
pl and Louisiana. today placed wreaths
OF laurel on the Robert Gould Shaw
tablet opposite the State House on
Beacon street.
There were 200 negro veterans in
the party. Colonel Shaw commanded
Massachusetts, regiment composed
entirely OF negroes during the Civil
War.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
A NEW RALEIGH PAPER.
II is a Monthly and is Printed for the
Negro Race.

The first issue of The /Llberator--a
monthly newspaper for the negro
race--n1Iblished at Raleigh-made it's
appearance yesterday 1t is edited by
T'ea Person. who at one time was in
the state Senate. In his salutatory
1--WE are not, nor will we become,
the organ of any political party, re-
serving to ourselves the right to crit
icise men and measures at all times
when the interests of the whole people
are being abriged or OF race or class
being subjugated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Events at Youngsville.
special to News and observer.)

Youngsville N. c., Aug 20.-Miss
Mary Winston has just returned from
months visit to New York. She is
accompanied by her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement c. Clawson. Mr..
Clawson was formerly a resident of
Wake county, residing now at a de-
lightful home at Flagtown, near New
ark, N. j. He is an inventor and has
grown rich from the product of his in
ventive genius.
Prof. w. G. Riddick of Raleigh, is
here today to attend a meeting of the
ldirectors of the Bank of Youngs-
vile.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
"Lp Conductors to Strike.
(By the Associated Press

New York, Aug. 19.-More than a
thousand conductors and guards of
the elevated railroad in Manhattan
and the Bronx, which is under lease
and is being operated by the INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit Company, met
here late today and voted on strike ac-
tion as a result of an alleged breach
of an agreement between the members
of the Amalgamated Association of
Street and Electric Way employees and
the officials of the marlborough Com
pany. whereby the employees of the
elevated road We're to be given the
preference for positions in the subway
when the latter is ready for operation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
PROMOTIONS on SOUTHERN.
George G. Thompson, Freight Agent.
Goes to Birmingham.
(By the Associated Press.)


Washington, Aug. 20.-The Southern
Railway announces the following APP
pointments effective September /:
Lincoln Green, general freight agent.
Atlanta, Ga, vice E. A. Neal, re-
signed.
George r. Browder, assistant gen
eral freight agent, Atlanta, Ga, vice
Lincoln Green, promoted.
George G.. Thompson, Jr., division
freight agent, Birmingham, Ala, vice
George r. Browder, promoted.
Randall Clifton, division freight
agent. Raleigh, N. c., vice George c..
Thompson, Jr., promoted.
Robert K. Barton. travelling agent
Tampa, Fla, vice w. b. McGroarty'
nromoted to chief clerk traffic mana
ger.
N. r. Keeling, travelling freight
agent, Piedmont Air Line. Baltimore,
Md. vice r. X. Barton promoted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Clerks and Carriers Needed for the
Postal Service.

"A civil service examination will be
held in Raleigh on September for the
positions of clerk and carrier in the
postoffice service. The subjects of ex-
animation will be spelling, arithmetic,
letterwriting, penmanship, copying,
geography and reading addresses. Age
limit Is to A. salaries from $500 to
$1,000. Application must be made for
this examination prior to the closing
of business on September g.
AS the eligible list for clerks and
carriers in the Raleigh office is now
exhausted those standing the above
examination will probably have an
early opportunity of receiving point
ment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
PARENTS KILLS HIS ONLY son
ONLY Other Person Present During
Shooting Was the Blind Mother
of the Boy.
lsnacial dispatch to the HeraId.)

Clearfield, Pa, Aug. lS.-Accused of
killing his only son, Fredmonte Shee-
han. because the latter demonstrated
,i,itb him for drinking and threaten
ed 70 destroy the supply of LIQUOR in
the cellar. Dennis Sheehan, of Cur
wensyille, was brought tothe county
Jail here tocay
~ ili1Iine and declares it was done in
lie dafanne Mre. Sheehan, who was
fbn n,llv nerson present during the
ehootine is totally blind, and her son
s S,,ns har Great source of comfort and
h md9 'e The boz was held in high es-
t lelp and was a high school and uni
versity graduate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
oxFoRD's MERCHANTS MEET.
Attorney General Norman III. johnson
Makes a Splendid Address.
Especial to News and observer.

Oxford, N c., Aug. 20.-Mr. Nor
man Fl. Johnson, attorney general Of
the North Carolina Retail Merchants
Association. addressed the Retail Mer-
chants Protective Association last
night.
splendid audience greeted this
gifted speaker and his address was
teeming with valuable suggestions for
the advancement of mercantile inter-
ests. The association here has proven
q great success and our merchants
are enthusiastic TO make their asso-
citation of still greater usefulness. At
the conclusion of Mr. Johnson'S strong
and eloquent address about twenty
two members joined the State Associa-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Pythians Will go to the Crescent City
(By the Associated Press

IBy IHt AsSOCIdItu Ttss.J
Louisville, KY, Aug. 19.-The Su-
preme Lodge of Knights of Pythias
today decided to hold their next BIZ
ennial encampment in New Orleans in
September, 1906.
The Supreme Lodge has adopted
new uniforms and equipments for all
officers of the Pythian army except
general officers and the officers of the
general staff. The uniforms adopted
are practically the same as worn by
the officers of the United States army.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
A NEGRO COLLEGE
Fifteen Thousand Dollars
Appropriation For Site
Near Concord.
(By the Associated Press.)

Winona, Mimi, Aug. 20.-The
synodical Lutheran conference of
North America today voted the APP
preparation of $4,000 to buy tract
of land near Concord. n. c., where a
college for the education of negroes
for the ministry will be erected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Robbery at Lauifnburg.
pecial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Laurinburg, N. c., Aug. 20.--Some
one entered the hardware store of ].
l.. Holland during last night, gaining
entrance by breaking through a rear
window. Several razors. knives and 4
lot of cartridges were missed, and it
is thought gun was taken too, as
the case was badly disarranged this
morning. No clue to the guilty party
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
BLACKBURN is READY.
He Says He Will Accept Newland's
Challenge for a Joint Canvass.

Especial to News and Observer
Spencer, NJ c., Aug. 20.-Hon. E.
Spencer Blackburn, Republican Con-
gressional nominee, is here tonight
and states that he will accept the
challenge of Hon. w. G.. Newland, the
Democratic nominee for joint discus
sion of the political issues in this
district.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
BY NIGHT AND DAY
GUNS ARE BAY|NG
Attack Begun Saturday
Continues Today.
AND WILL TOMORROW
Such is the Plan if the Japanese Are
Still UnsuccessfnI---The Japanese
Occupy Anshanshan---The
Novik and the Diana
Are Located.
AND WILL TOMORROW
Bv the Associated Press.l

Chefoo, Aug. 21.-9 a. m.-(Sun-
day.)-A reliable authority declares
that yesterdays Saturday attack on
Port Arthur was unsuccessful, but
continued last night and today and
will so on for one more day if the
Japanese are still repulsed.
siege is expected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
HAWKINS AND WILLIAMS.
Davidson dominates a Strong Ticket
Glenn Speaks to Enthusiastic
ThrOng.
(special to News and Observer )

Especial 10 news and Obscrver.)
Lexington, n. c., Aug. 20.-The
Democratic county convention was
held here today. 1000 representative
men of the county being present All
the old county officers were re-nomi-
mated, G.. t. Hawkins also being NOM
mated for the House and S. E. Will
liams for the Senate. Verify, a strong
ticket The Democratic prospects for
increased majorities I'm November are
bright Capt. r. 3. Glenn was pres
ent and made a great speech to On
enthusiastic throng of unterried Dem
OcratS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
THE FUNERAL OCCURS TO-DAY.
Body of the Two Durham Soldiers
Taken to Their Homes.
Especial to News and Observer )

Durham, ~ c., Aug. 20.-The fun
eral of j. Fl. johnson and J. b. War
rem, two Durham soldiers who were
Killed in the accident near Goldsboro
Yesterday, will take place tomorrow
The bodies We're taken to the under
taking establishment for the night. and
today were taken to their homes. one
IN West Durham and the other in
Edgemont.
Full and final arrangements for the
funeral have not yet been made, as the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Visitors from Kentucky.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the AssOciated PreSS.)
Durham, N. c., Aug. gov. Julian
Day, assistant auditor of Kentucky,
accompanied by his wife and sister,
Miss Helen Day, are here on a visit.
Mr.. Day formerly lived in this city
and is now on a visit to his uncle, J.
r. Day They came here from New
York where they had been on an ex-
tended trip
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Within the Three Mile Limit?

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Aug. 19-The State
Continued on Tenth Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Southern League.
(By the Associated Press.o

(By the Associated Press.)
At Shreveport K. III. e.
Shreveport % : 600 O0-3 10 L
Nashville - % 8 0 0 0 Is 10 0
Batteries: Swan. Brown and
Graftius; Nickens and Fisher.
At New Orleans r. H. r.
Montgomery 0000000 0 90 3
New Orleans 2 0 0 0 90 80 5 1
Batteries: ,Branta. Clark and Man
ners; Breiterstein and Sullivan.
at Memphis r. II. L.
Memphis - 010 2 0 0--5 6 0
Atlanta .....0 0 0 0 0 90 90 A
Batteries: Mcintyre and Hurlburt;
Suggs AM Clarke.
AteLittle Rock R.H. e.
Little Rock % 5000 90 0 % 3
Birmingham o. 0 0 0 0 DC /
Batteries: Watt and Zinram Rea-
gan and Millerick.
Second game. r. Fl. f..
Little Rock 0201102 0-6 10 1
Birmingham 90 0 O3 0 II 10
Batteries: Guese and Zinram;
Durham and Matthews.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
The Admiralty Relieved.
(By the Associated Press. }

st. Petersburg. Aug. 20.-The Adj
miralty was considerably relieved by
the receipt of the news of the arrival
of the cruiser Diana at Saigon, and of
the Novik at Karsakovsk. The No
vik is expected to continue her voyage
to Vladivostock as soon as she has
coaled She probably put into Kar-
sakovsk in order to ascertain the
whereabouts of the Japanese squad
ron.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
WHY DIDN'T HE SEND PARROTS?
Eighty-three Moors Go to Glory Be-
cause They Ask for This
Females Hand.
nv the Associated Press.

Algiers, August -Eighty-three
horsemen sent tothe Moorish pre-
tender, Hu Hamara, by Chief Amada,
of the Boni Buzzagora tribe to ask
for his daughter in marriage, We're
murdered by the CHIEF.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
South Atlantic League.
(By the Associated Press. }

At Savannah r. H. E.
Savannah ....1O00 0O0-1 3
Columbia 20 o o o. L
Batteries: Savidge and Roth Con-
net and Shea. delayed by rain anE
called on account of darkness.)
At Augusta r. II. e.
Macon ...001 COOS o OF Z 2
Augusta 30 0213 Sc . 1
Batteries: Polchow and IIarnish;
Whipple and Middlebrook.
At Jacksonville r. H. e.
Jacksonville OO0030 o. /
Charleston ..002 00010-3 g. 5
batteries: Dovey and Smith; Muir
ray ana Smith. Called on account
Of rain.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
SANFORD INDUSTRIAL NEWS.
Talk of am Electric Line to Open 20
the Public Lovely Health Re-
sort
Especial to News andO bserver. J

NoPtCidI 20 VIEWS andO DSerVerJ
Sanford, N. c., Aug. 20.--Moffitt
Bros. are building handsome brick
buildings Tor their machine and foun-
dry work. They are progressive BUSH
ness men and when their new plant is
complete they will be in shape to do
most any Kind of machine and foun-
dry work.
The Cole Printing Company, b.
Cole. proprietor, is building very fine
brick building 60x110 feet with two
floors in the front end. Mr.. Cole start
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
American League.
GBv the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
At Philadelphia r. II. T..
Cleveland 20 0 o o 0 0 90 2
Philadelphia o O o ! u 0%-2 z o
Batteries: Bernard Buelow ana
Bemis; Henley and Schreckengost
At New York r. III. T..
Chicago 0011O0-4 9 o
New York. OI00 0 % 8 O.
Batteries: Owen and Sullivan;
Ortiz and Kleinow.
AT Washington r. II. E.
Washington 0.0O1O00 al Z Z
Detroit -. % 90 0 3 0 9 0---12 Is L
Batteries: Wolfe and Kittredge;
Killian and Drill.
Second game. r. II. e.
Washington 10000 9
Detroit 30 8 0 00I001-5 8 o
Batteries: Patten and Kittredge;
Kitson and BeVille.
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The Novik and the Diana.
lBv the Associated Press

Mukden, Aug 20.-The Russian
cruiser Novig has entered the harbor
of Korsakovsk, Island of Sahalin, and
the Russian cruiser Diana, recently
sighted off Hong Kong. has arrived at
Saigon capital of French Indo China.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Occupation of Anshanhan.
fRv the Associated Press.)

Toxic, Aug. 20.-The Japanese
troops occupied Anshanhan yesterday
and the Russians have retreated to-
ward Mukden.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
Standing of the American League.
National League.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
At Cincinnati r. III. Il,
Cincinnati 20 0 2 0 0 0 80
Philadelphia 0 0 20 0 90 OIL 10
Batteries: Hahn and Schlei;
Frazer and Doom.
At Chicago r. III. e.
Chicago 49,. 90 0 0 0 90 81 2
Boston ..OOO0OOOO 90
Batteries: Wicker and King.
At Pittsburg- r. ii. r..
PittSburg .......0 90 0 90
New York.. 2 0 l--5
Batteries: Lever, Flaherty and
Carisch; Matthewson and Bowerman.
(Called on account Of rain.)
At st. Louis r. II. h.
St Louis % OIL p IS 10"
Brooklyn ..2 0 G o 1 0 0 0 0-3 10
Batteries: Nichols and Grady;
Scanlon and Cronin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-21
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

Chm. State Dem. Elk. Committee