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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
FEARED THAT JAPS MAY
BLOW Up WARSH|P LENA

department is entirely responsible
for the behavior of the Russian yes
sci while in this port, and for that
reason it is keeping an extremely
close watch on the visitor.
All during the night a patrol was
maintained, but nothing untoward
occurred.
AS soon as the expected permis-
sion for the Lena to make repairs
arrives the vessel will be hauled onto
the drydock at the Union Iron works
and the work will be pushed with
all vigor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

ness saw Vandiver fall He went
to the tent and saw Stubbs standing
inside, with a rifle in his hand, with
the muzzle toward the opening IN
the tent Stubbs seemed excited, as
did also Allen, his comrade, who
seized Stubbs by the shoulder and
pulled him to the ground
The members of the jury are as
follows William Wallace, Mike
Ryan, Paul Faller, Adam Benston
jr., Carl A. Johnson, u. H. Robbins,
Gus Nelson, o. r. Mckinney, r. F.
Mckenzie, Van Rassler, N. N. Da-
wilson, S. T. Koons.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
skirmishes Frequent.

to the Exchange Telegraph from
General Kuroki's headquarters
states that skirmishes between the
Russian and Japanese advance
guards are taking place with increas-
ing frequency, although the troops
state that a general battle is ex-
pected
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
LENA WILL BE GIVEN
SIX WEEKS FOR REPAIRS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 10
After a conference this morning at
the state department between Acting
Secretary of State Adee and Judge
Penfield, solicitor of the department,
Captain Pillsburg, assistant chief of
the bureau of navigation, authori-
tatively announced that the Russian
warship Lena, at San Francisco, is in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
UNIVERSITY OF p. s.
TO OPEN TOMORROW

Registration at the University OF
Puget Sound opened today, and in
struction will commence September
15, instead of October 1, as was stat
ed In The Times yesterday The In
auguration of DR.. Williams as presi-
dent of the university will take place
tonight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
Five Robbers m Gang.

DAVENPORT, Ia. Sept 10
Rock Island train No. IL, which left
Chicago at 8:05 last night, was held
up on a sharp curve near Let's, Ia,
at l2;l0 this morning. The train
was signaled to stop and Immediate
ly five masked men boarded the en-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

need of repairs requiring about six
weeks to complete, and that under
the law she would be permitted to
make those repairs He stated in
addition that anything in the nature
of exceeding such repairs as are ne
cessary to make her seaworthy will
be prevented by the authorities,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

climbed on and Immediately covered
the train crew
Two parties of detectives on the
other side of the Iowa river are
tracing the men toward Wapelo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
RUSSIA PLACES Big ORDER FOR
SUBMARINES WITH u. S. FIRM

BERLIN, Sept. 13 3.-The Frankfort
Gazette says that Russia has ordered
an American firm to construct 25
submarine boats of a new and i'm
proved type, which viii sink readily
They are to be As feet long and each
is to have a capacity for carrying
three men. The price is said to be
100000 each.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

that General Linevitch is advancing
from Vladivostok to cut off Kuroki.
Kuropatkin, the officials say, is now
recognizing his troops, as they were
somewhat demoralized as a result of
the retreat toward Mukden.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. ID
General Kuropatkin reports that he
has received no news or any engage
ment today. A considerable force
of japanese has been seen about 40
kilometers southeast of Mukden.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
KUROPATKIN REORGANIZES
HIS DEMORALIZED FORCES

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 10
General Kuropatkin reports that the
Japanese have concentrated IN
Yuuan and Pudge, south of Mukden.
The general staff denied the report
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that the Russians quartered about
Mukden are in danger of starvation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13

judging from the attendance, the
troopers expect to realize consid-
cradle sum for the armory fund.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-09-13
In DANGER OF STARVATION.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 13.--
Reports from Mukden this morning
state that rain continues TO fall and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
FIGHT OVER A CRAP GAME.
Battle With Rifles. I'm Which, Six
Men Were Killed.

Cairo. ILL.,, September ia negro
employed by y. 3. T~histiewood, of his
city, at O'Brien's landing. -four miles
below here. has come here n re-
ported to Thistlewood. nat I'm a
quarrel over a crap game six men
were killed. three whites and three ne
groes. A white man. who had lost ais
money IN the game, vent away. and
summoning a party OF friends. return
ed to where the negroes were playing
and demanded the moEey. A fight
with rifles followed.
O'Brien's landing, where the shoot
ing occurred, IL a remote place on
the Mississippi river, Il miles below
Cairo. The trouble originally was
over q woman. The white men. who
are farmers In the neighborhood, Or
dered Robert Casey. foreman Of the
negroes. who are employed on levee
work, to drive them out o. the locality.
Casey refused to do 50 and the shoot
ing commenced. The crack of rifles
and revofvers and heavier reports OF
shot guns continued for several min
utes. The egroes were routed and
left the camp In possession Of the
white men.
Robert Casey, the foreman, arrived
in Cairo last night. and his face and
shoulders were literally filled with
shot. He reported that as far as he
Knew he was the only person shot.
Oficers left for the place OF the shoot
fng today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23

4 General Meeting OF Spinners
Called to be Held fn Charlotte.

Charlotte, September 1e-An in
formal meeting Of cotton spinners
was held here this afternoon and a
|call for a meeting of HARD yarn man
I~ufactures in this city On the 27th in
slant issued.
Between 200,0 900 and 800. 900 spin
dies were represented in h meeting,
which was presided over by George
IB. Hiss, as chairman.
The following were appointed a
committee to draft the formal call
for the meeting 10 be held next week:
Messrs. w. c. Heath, Of Monroe; Geo.
Il. Hiss. Of his city, and W. A. Maui
Inely, of Kinks Mountain. The COM
submitted the following, a
of which VIII be sent to the hard
yarn spinnners Throughout the south
LAS the result of an informal, con-
Terence held in this city today by the
undersigned, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, a deplorable condition
|of affairs now prevails among those
manufacturers engaged in the man.
lufacture Of weaving or hard cotton
yarns, caused largely by the disparity
now existing between the price of yarn
the cost of The raw material; and
Whereas, the only apparent posi-
BILE way to bring about a change of
|existing conditions is for a general
conference of all spinners interested
to be called 10 council together;
therefore,
BE it resolved, hat we, the under
signed, herby issue a call for 4 gen.
|eral meeting of hard yarn spinners, to
be held in this city. at the county court
mouse at II O'Clock. Tuesday. the
instant. We recommend, iii the
meantime, that all interested in the
characters of yarns mentioned, abso-
|lutely refrain from making quota
|tions.
I'm view of the conditions existing
las outlined above, you will doubtless
that your interests demand
that you make necessary sacrifices to
|cnable you to attend this meeting, it
being believed that a more cpportune
time to improve your conditions has
existed"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
FATAL FIGHT WITH ROBBERS.
Italians Rushed on Burglars I'M I'm
the Fray, Two Men Were Killed and
Another Seriously Injured.

Chicago, September 19.-Two men
were killed and another vas shot and
seriously injured tonight in a battle
with robbers at Riverside, Is miles
of Chicago. Late tonight two
robbers broke into h section house,
which was occupied by several italian
men who had gone 10 bed.
The Italians were ordered to give up
what money they had. Instead of
complying, the italians rushed on the
robbers and tried to over-power them.
In the fight that followed. revolvers
and knives were used, with the result
that two of the Italians were killed and
was severely injured. Seeing
that they were getting the worst of the
fight, the other occupants of the sec
ton house fled and left the robbers in
full possession. The two robbers then
secured all the money which the men
had secreted about the place and es-
capped.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23

Mayor Mcclellan. of New York. is
a candidate for governor.
Mr.. Murphy's apparent opposition
to the Mcclellan talk Is due chiefly
to his desire to retain the mayor I'm
his present position, his resignation
from which to run for governor would
create political complications in Great
er New. York.
The only things about the platform
regarded as certain are that II viii!
be comparatively brief. hat IL will
endorsA the Democratic national tick
ct and drasticalIy denounce the state
of Governor Odell.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23

Several Ven and a Woman Arrested
Who Had Marked Whites for
Murder.

Augusta, Ga, September ia
special to The Chronicle from Tai
bottom, Ga.
A great deal of excitement prevails
in the eastern part of Talbotton
Ity, near Poplar, Ga. 1t was reported
Saturday night that a club had been
among several negroes to kill
IT. A. Kinbrough, a prominent citizen
living near Poplar. Several of Mr..
|Kimbrough's friends went over and
remained there until Sunday. The
following negroes have been arrested
land are now in Talbotton Jail, charg-
led 9Th being members of the club:
Joe Wimberly, James Wimberly. Miles
Monk, Arthur Crovip and a negro
woman named Josie Etinson. The
icase will come up at Talbotton to-
morrow, before Judge Raines. 1t is
reported that the lives Of several
prominent citizens near Poplar and
Max, Ga, have been threatened by the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
From 14S to 90 Pounds.

One of the most remarkable cases of
q cold, d~eep-seated on the lungs,
causing pneumonia, is hat Of Mrs.
Gertrude E. Fenner. Marion Ind, who
was entirely cured by the use of One
Minute Cough Cure. She says: THE
coughing and straining SO weakened
me hal / ran down in weight from
las to 80 pounds. I tried a number
of remedies to no avail until 1 used
One Minute Cough Cure. Four bot
ties OF this wonderful remedy cured
|me entirely of the cough, strengthen
led my lungs, and restored me to my
normal weight, health and strength"
Sold by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
THE NORTHAM IN PORT.
Although She Was Set Afire at Sea.
the Damage by Flames Was Incon-
siderable.

Savannah, Ga, September 19.-The
three-masted schooner Emily Nor
than, which was abandoned and set
on fire at sea Thursday, after being
almost torn to pieces by the heavy
gales which she encountered, was TAX
en- in tow by the tug w. F. McCauleS,
Captain Avery in charge, Off Cape
Romano, and lowed into this port.
When sighted the schooner was
burning. but the damage from the
flames is inconsiderable. The schoon-
er has been pumped out. The cargo
OF lumber is practically unchanged.
Her mainmast vas burned off, and a
portion OF her deck and bulwarks wa
burned, but otherwise the vessel is not
much the worse for her experience in
the storm.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
PARTY PROSPECTS FINE.
TAGGART SAYS DEMOCRATIC
OUTLOOK is EXCELLENT.
The National Chairman is i'm Chicago,
Comforting With Leaders About the
Western SituatiOn-He Says n
National Leaders Are Working in
Perfect Harmony.

Chicago, Sept. 19.-Thomas Taggari,
chairman of the democratic national
committee, arrived in Chicago today.
This is the first visit Of the national
chairman to Chicago since he Dol his
Office as the party's manager. and
marks the beginning of the Democratic
campaign in IIionois.
Chairman Taggart spent the day in
conference with Democratic eaders. He
said:
IF the heartiness of Democrats man
ifeSted since my arrival here is any
indication of the political condition, l
would say that the Democratic outlook
is excellent. 1 have just spent three
days in Indiana and find Democratic
affairs in that state in fine shape. L
am also able to say that jim New. York,
New Jersey, Connecticut and West
Virginia and the east generally, the
is such as to cheer the Dem
ocratic party"
1.-The situation in New York is all
that W. could want" said Chairman
Taggart. Indiana is in the best con-
dition for Democratic victory l have
seen there since 1892, Bryan men.
Hearst men and silver men are united
with all other Democrats in Hborilg
for party triumph"
rs Illionois, in your opinion, deBat-
able ground?" the leader was asked.
1T is if the Democrats are harmo-
NOUS" was the reply. Il am here to
find out about that. I think things are
progressing finely from what 1 have
learned
Replying to a question as to the
truthfulness of the report that
he had been practically sup
planted as chairman. Mr.. Taggart
uttered an emphatic denial, saying that
the national party leaders are working
in the utmost harmony. He declined 20
make an announcement as to campaign
plans in the west. until his return to
New York.
Il will consult with the leaders here"
he said, give careful attention TO
what they say and will arrive at 4
conclusion by The time 1 reach head
quarters in New York"
1t is learned, however, that Mr.. Tag
CARTS political inclinations are unfav-
orable to branch headquarters at n
point in the west. his opinion being
that work can be best done from New
York through state committees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
An Aged Woman Shot to Death by
Her Son

Mristol, Va. September 1s.-Mrs.
Minerva Greear. a widow so years Of
age, was shot to death by one of her
sons at her home, near Fort Black
mann, Scott county, Virginia, yester-
day afternoon. OF her two sons, Rob
ert and Grover. it is not known which
fired the shot which ended the wo-
mans life, as each declares the other
guilty of the murder. 1t is said the
boys were drinking, and in a room
adjoining that occupied by their
mother, firing their pistols, when she
entered and asked them to stop. One
turned his pistol on his mother and
sent a ball into her heart. causing
death instantly. An investigation is
being held.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
Leaders Have Not De-
Cided on Candidate
for Governor
SHEPARD IN LEAD

Some Compromise Is Ncces-
sary, 1t Is Believed That Shepard
VIII be the Nominee-It Is Thought
That He Has the Support of the
National Leaders-It is the General
Impression That Some Agreement
VIII Be Reached, So That Only One
Name Will Be Presented TO tho
Convention - McCaTren FavOrs
Grout, but Would Withdraw From
His Support, IL a Conference Should
Decide on Observation-Disclosures
Not a Candidate.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
What's in a Name?

everything is in the name when 1t
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. G.
Dewitt & Co, Of Chicago, discovered
some years ago how to make a salve
from Witch Hazel that is a specific for
Piles. For blind. bleeding, itching
and protruding Piles. eczema, cuts.
burns, bruises and all skin diseases,
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worthless
counterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the
genuine Sold By r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23

to the effect that the japanese did not
make any further move towards Muk-
den until September Il. when recon-
~naissances IL force disclosed that thev
were still massinS At Yentai and Rent
siaputze. No japanese have been ais
covered east of The latter point. The
reconnaiexances. General EuronafLin
says. were brilliantly carried out bv
Generals Samsonoffs and Rennen.
kampf-s Cossack brigRdes. with a
mixed detachment OF infantry and
artillery. under Rennenkampn-s ner-
sonal command. They captured a VII
lage north of Bentsiaputze. which
VAS used n u pivot. The Russians
drew of later, losing a few men killed
o. wounded, after securing valuable
information regarding = Japanese
strength and position. A couple OF
lays earlier General Mistchenko's de-
tachment OF CoSs1cks re-onncitered
toward Yentai. Mt the cost Of n
few score wounded. Is shown In the
Associated Press dispatch from Muk-
den September &c
General Kuropatkin says he review
ed yesterday the th~irty-seventh divi-
sion, commanded ny General Chek-
maref. which had then Just arrived
at Mukden. It belongs TO the first
European corps. OF which the twenty
second division. General A~fanasovitch
reach Lao Yang I'm time TO take part
in the battle there. The appearance
OF the newly arrived European troops
"a Mukden. instead OF being evidence
~ the complies Russian concentration
there. as many persons hastily assum-
ed. Is more likely due go the decision
OF Genera Kuropatkin To get these
fresh and untested troaps In ontac
with the Japanese and give the sol
diers who suffered the brunt of the
fighting at Lao Yang An opportunity
to rest and recuperate.
Kuropatkin has ordered the issue
OF heavy winter clothing I'm the mid
die OF October.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the a
because il canno. transform the food
he eats into nourishment- Health
and strength cannot De restored to
any sick man or weak woman n
first restoring health and strength 10
the stomach. 4 weak stomach cannot
digest enough food to feed the tissues
and revive the tired and rundown
limbs and organs Of the body. kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat.
cleanses and strengthens the glands
ana membranes OF the stomach. n
cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach troubles. Sold by r. r. Bel
lamy-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
A Power For Good

The pills tina are potent I'm their ac-
ton and pleasant in effect are De-
Wits Little Early Risers. ". S. Phil
pot, of Albany. Ga, says: During a
bilious attack I took one. Small as IL
was IL did me more good than Gallo
mel, blue mass or any other pill I
ever took and at the same time the
effect was pleasant. Little Early
Risers are certainly an ideal pill"
Sold by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
Russian Attack RepuIsed With Heavy
Loss.

London, September ia dispatch
from Toxic TO q news agency says:
"A strong Russian force made 4
sortie from Port Arthur OF me after
noon of September Is, and attacked
the Itchachan fort, which was re-
Gently captured by the Japanese. The
fighting lasted some hours, and the
Russians eventually were repulsed,
with heavy loss"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
Russian Interpretation of Contrabanu
Rules.

st. Petersburg. September 1s.-The
Russian answer to the American notes
In regard to c~ontraband Of war. as
specifically raised In the cases of the
British steamer Calchas and the Port
land Asiatic Line steamer Arabia,
the former while bound from Puget
Sound ports to Japan has been deliv-
cred. 1t follows generally the lines
OF the reply to Great britain.
On the broad question involved.
Russia recognizes the principle OF the
immunity of innocent trade with Jap
anese ports, but she holds to her right
to stop contraDand destined for the
use of the Japanese military or nava
forces. The United States is inform
ed hat instructions ~embodying the
decision of the commission. presided
over by Professor DeMartens. ave
been issued I'm the form Of Instructions
to the naval commanders and prize
courts, to govern them IN the future,
the Instructions recognizing the dual
uses, and, therefore, the conditionally
c~ontraband character Of the articles
of food stuffs, rice, etc, enumerated
in Section 10 OF Article VI, Of the Rus
sian Regulations, with the exception
Of horses and ether beasts OF burden.
| Russia will not undertake at this stage
to interfere with the cases of the
| steamships Arabia and Calchas. the
courts have already taken iurisdiC-
ton. and in which the Vladivostok
court found the facts. but upon appeal
the admiralty court will apply its in
depreciation OF Section 10, which prac-
tically amounts to an assurance that
the -four. etc, seized Will then be re-
leased It Is improbable, however.
that all the articles ~confiscated by the
lower court will be released
AS far as the Associated Press can
learn, the commissions decision, as
embodied IN the instructions. does not
| go beyond the articles enumerated in
| Section 10, from which IL IS inferred.
coal, railroad material, machinery
| and boilers for ships, and even cotton,
| are enumerated along with munitions
| of war. etc. in other articles which
remain in the category of absolute
| contraband. II Is understood that pri-
vate assurances have been given the
United states that the American gov
eminent will be satisfied with the
manner in which the contraband rules
viii be interpreted hereafter.
Main Russian Position Is at Tie Pass.
st. Petersburg. September 10
6:56 p. m--Whiie still insisting that
General Kuropatkin has sufficient
troops at Mukden to contest the Japa-
nese advance, the war Office admits
that it is not likely that a decisive a
tie viii be fought there Everything
oes TO show that the main Russian
position is now at Tie Pass, fanked
by hills running out on the feft and
b. the river on the right.
Official reports to the war Office are
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
Senator Germans Son-in.Law a Bank
ruDt-

Washington, September 19.-Richard
IA. Johnson, a stock broker, of this
city n son-in-law of Senator German
lOf Maryland. today fled a petition in
bankruptcy in the Supreme court of the
district Of columbia. He placed his LA
Utilities at S429,451 and his assets at
,$313,4S5.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-23
True Indictment Against J.. S. McCue.

Charlottesville, Va, September 10.
The grand jury of the C~harlottes-
VILE Corporation court today returned
la true indictment against eX-Mayor
]. Samuel McCue, of this city, for the
murder of his wife, Fannie VI. McCue.
on September 4 last. 1t is believed
that the case will be continued until
the October term of court-the third
Monday. There is small reason to
expect a change of venue. A change
|of venire is certain. A panel of six
teen men probably will be drawn from
some other city or county, and this
may operate to delay Immediate
trial.