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The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

ing the Tivoli Theater, which was fair
ly well filed. Two men were killed
by the fall of the roof, and about
dozen persons were buried in the ruins
and severely hurt.
Across Wabash avenue the Empire
Theater a two-story brick house, SINH
lar to the Tivoli, was unroofed and
otherwise badly damaged.
Nearly all the business blocks on
Third street between Wabash and Sib-
ley streets, a distance of five blocks,
were damaged. Roofs were blown off,
plate glass windows shattered and
huge signs sent scurrying through the
air like feathers. The Minnesota Club,
at the corner of Fourth and Cedar
street, was damaged, while the Globe
office building, a ten-story building
just across the street, escaped with
little injury only few panes of glass
being broken.
The Pioneer Press building. a thir-
teen-story brick aud stone structure at
the corner OF Fourth and Robert
streets, was literally riddled by the
wind and flying debris. Nearly every
window on the south side was shat
tered, part of the cornice was damaged
and a huge skyight above the court
was dashed to pieces, the glass falling
like hail in the corridors beneath.
There was a stampede among the
printers at work in the composing room
on the twelfth floor. many of them be-
ing cut by flying pieces of glass. The
Western Union Telegraph office on the
eleventh floor was flooded by the sheets
of rain that came in through the
broken windows, and the operating
force was compelled to make hasty
exit. The general manager of the
Pioneer Press Company states that be-
yond the broken glass, the building
was undamaged.
Wholesale Houses Suffered.
The wholesale houses on Fourth
street for two blocks below Robert
suffered extensive damage.
The storm then swooped across
Smiths Park, levelling all OF the shade
trees, and struck the five-story brick
building of Noyes Bros. & Cutter,
wholesale druggists, blowing off the
roof and carrying away part of the
upper story.
While the aggregate damage in this
section will be heavy, the individual
losses were comparatively small. The
Washington school building at Locust
and Eighth streets suffered consider
able damage almost the entire top
portion being blown away. st. Mary s
Catholic Church. on Ninth and John
streets, was unroofed, but the school
building across the street escaped with
only small damage st. Sigfrids Epis
copal Church on Eighth street, frame
structure, was leveled to the ground.
The storm at this point seems to
have lifted slightly and for several
squares the damage done to residence
property was of a minor character
onlv.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
She Was Sunk by Two Cruisers of the Japanese Fleet

ton that if the American commander
interviewed to preserve Chinese neu-
trality, the American government will
take measures to enforce it.
The Foreign Office has asserted from
the time of the arrival of the Russian
vessels at Shanghai that it was not the
business of Great Britain to interfere,
but that it was China's duty to OBJ
serve strict neutrality. and it has gone
so far as to urge her to adopt this
policy
In the opinion of British officials if
the Russian ships fail to dismantle
they must take the consequences. At
the same time international interests
cannot be permitted to suffer the result
of misdrected fire in case of a battle
and it is believed that the consul gen
eral proba bly, will be instructed to sup
port the American consul general in
urgent representations to the Taotai
that he shall take measures to compel
respect for China's neutrality.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
JAPANESE WANT TO
FIGHT NEAR MUKDEN.

Mukden, Aug. 21.-The belief is in
creasing here that the Japanese do not
intend to make a direct attack on Gen.
Jurapatkin's position at Liza Yang.
The movements of the Japanese and
other information indicate that they
will try rather to force an engagement
in the vicinity of Mukden.
The rains have not damaged the
railway, but have destroyed a number
of bridges.
A small fight occurred on Aug. 10 on
the Molten road, seven miles east Of
Lao Yang, but it's results were unim-
portant.
AS the rains have rendered the
lower grounds impossible, the main
Japanese army has fallen back to the
hills.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
ASKS PASSPORTS FOR
AMERICAN JEWS.
This Government Wants to Negoti-
ate with Russia.

ate With Russia.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 21.-The United
States government has again formally
proposed to Russia the opening of ne
gotiations for the unrestricted recogni-
tion of American passports. In accord
ance with the law of the empire, only
foreign Jews of specified classes-mer-
chants having business connections in
the country. etc-are allowed to enter
Russia, but quite a liberal policy has
been pursued in making exceptions to
the rule where legitimate reasons
therefor are given. The exceptions,
however, are seldom made in the cases
of Russian Jews who have been natur-
lied abroad. The inhibition is not
against the United States alone, but
extends to the Jews of every country.
The United States government on
several occasions. especially while
James G. Blaine was Secretary of
State, sought to open negotiations re-
garding this question, but the Russian
government always declined to begin
such negotiations. on the ground that
the question involved the entire read
justment of the internal policy of the
government toward the Jews.
Inc iDdSlS Oh LnlS proposition 10 INC
joint resolution of the United States
Congress passed on April % last, which
lends it additional weight as being
the expression of the united wish of
the representatives of the American
people. Both verbally and by note,
the subject has been presented to
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff by Am
bassador Mccormick.
While under ordinary circumstances
it is not probable that Russia would
even yield to the extent of discussing
question affecting the internal policy
of the empire, and while a compliance
with the American wish would prob
ably entail a change in Russian laws,
the more liberal policy recently mani
tested towards the Jews of Russia
seems to create at least the room
for hope that Ambassador Mccormick
may now succeed, where his prede-
cessors failed.
1t is understood that while the earn
est wish of the United States gov
eminent in this matter has been made
quite plain to Russia. the American
note is couched in such terms as
not to render a refusal on the part
of Russia in any sense a rebuff.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
ENVY THE ACTION "0F
THE AMERICAN BOAT.

London, Aug. 22.-The London morn
ing newspapers to-day show a DISPOSE
tion TO reserve their opinion on the
Shanghai incidents The Standard, in
an editorial, however, says:
The spirited and energetic action
of the American authorities must move
our admiration not unmixed with en-
Wy. The British public would be glad
to know where our powerful squadron
is at at this moment. and what II is
doing and why the lead in defending
Chinese neutrality should be surren-
dered tamely to the Americans. The
Foreign Office might well take exam
pie from the Washington State Depart
ment"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
ARE THE AMERICANS
TAKING PART IN IT7
Powers Concern Seems to BE to
Have japanese Shoot Straight.

Powers Concern Seems to BE to
Have Japanese Shoot Straight.
London, Aug 21.-The Intervention
of the American squadron at Shanghai
in the Japanese operations against the
Russian cruiser Askold created consid-
erable surprise in diplomatic circles
here. The Japanese legation at first
was inclined to believe that the report
that the United States torpedo boat
destroyer Chauncey steamed into a
position betwene the japanese torpedo
boat and the Russian cruiser was
shanghai fake" as it had understood
that the American government would
not object to offensive action against
Russian warships in case Of their fall
ure to observe Chinese neutrality. An
official Of the legation said:
eff the report is not untrue, the
American commander must have good
reason for his action. such as the pro-
lection Of the American interests which
would have been endanged by flying
shells.
Japan has been very reluctant to
send sips into the harbor. for she
recognized the international character
of Shanghai and that the laws Of neu-
trality demanded that China should
order the Askold and the Grozovoi to
dismantle or leave the port, but she
having given the order and the Rus
sian ships having refused, IL was then
incumbent for Japan to act. thereby
protecting Chinese neutrality and at
the same time exerting her rights as
belligerent.
1T would never have done 10 permit
Russian ships 10 remain IN a Chinese
port. deliberately and avowedly violnt-
Ing the neutrality Of the country.
"Whatevcr reason actuated the
American commander. II he really did
nR reported. u is certain that ne com-
pHcatlons viii follow"
u 10 believed At the JaDancss IeEa-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
REV0LUTI0NISTS WON
IN AN ARTILLERY FIGHT.
Progress of the Civil War in the
Republic of Paraguay.


Buenos Ayres. Aug. 21.-An artillery
engagement has been fought between
the San Jocomino battery of the Para
guayan army and body Of revolution
lists, in which the latter succeeded in
dislodging the guns of the government
force. The losses on either side are not
stated.
There has been no bombardment of
Asuncion the capital of Paraguay, since
last reports.
The insurgents have established a
provisional government, with the cap
ital at Villa Del Pillar Q12 miles from
Asuncion), and have nominated Cen.
Ferreira, their leader, for president,
and Gongalez Novero for vice presi-
dent.
Four secretaries also have been nam
ed. One of these, Deputy Soler, has
started for Rio Janeiro and other cap
itals, to endeavor to secure the recog-
milton of the revolutionists as belliger-
ents by the various governments. This
is taken to Indicate that operations by
the insurgents have been impeded
through the n-bombardment Of the
capital. owing to the Intervention Of
the diplomatic corps at Asuncion.
Despair is felt in the capital over the
failure of the negotiations for a settle-
ment of the difficulties.
All imports have been suspended and
articles of prime necessity are hardly
obtainable at famine prices.
The arrival of an Argentine gunboat,
which was dispatched last week for the
scene of trouble, has not been reported
and a torpedo boat destroyer has been
sent in search Of the missing vessel.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
FOUR WERE KILLED
BY THIS TORNADO.

Glencoe, Mimi, Aug 21.--A tornado
struck the townships of Rich Valley
and Bergen Saturday night, killing
four persons, Mary ODonnell, aged 1S,
daughter OF Patrick ODonnell; the
7-year-old son of Anthony ODonnell.
and Frederick Gross and his mother,
and destroying thousands of acres of
grain and many barns, houses and
sheds.
The storm extended over many coun-
ties.
AS telegraph and telephone wires are
down in all directions. it is impossible
to get particulars as to the amount of
total damage done I'm this section.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
FUNERAL OF THE SLAIN
AND OF HIS SLAYER.

Cordova, Ala. Aug. PA ooroner's
jury to investigate the death OF the
negro Avery, who was beaten and shot
to death by a mob last night, returned
a verdict to-day that the black came
to his death at the hands of persons
unknown.
The funeral OF the city marshal, Nc
Nelson. the killing of whom by Avery
yesterday led to the lynchng OF the
latter. and that of Avery were held this
afternoon at about the same hour, the
graves Of the two being about 200 feet
apart. II was feared that trouble
would occur at the cemetery, but none
developed.
There Is no apprehension OF further
iawiosenoaa
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
WILL ASK THE PUBLIC
TO HELP STRIKERS

Chicago. Aug. 21.-At the regular
meeting Of the Chicago Federation Of
Labor, which was held this afternoon.
Il was decided 10 ask the general
public for aid for the men now out on
strike in the stock yards. The secretary
Of the federation was also instructed
70 request President Oompers Of the
American Federation OF Labor 20 call
q special meeting OF the Executive
Council of that body for the purpose of
deviaing ways and means OF sustaining
the strikers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
SEVERAL MET DEATH
NEAR MINNEAPOLIS.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 21.-The
tornado which devastated st. Paul
last night and then swept onward to
this city. uprooted thousands of trees,
unroofed hundreds Of houses and
caused a property loss in Minneapolis
and its suburbs estimated at nearly a
81. .00O0
Probably the worst damage was suf-
fered by the telegraph and telephone
companies, as many miles of lines were
blown down
No lives were lost in the city proper.
but several met death in the outlying
st. Louis Park and in Waconia, a
small station near by.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
CONDITION OF HoAR.
On the whole the Aged Patient
Seemed to BE Better.

Worcester. Mass, Aug. 21.--At
o'clock tonight the following bulle-
tin was issued from the house OF Sem
ator Hoar:
THE Senator is resting comfortably
and has been rather more comfortable
this afternoon. lie has taken a little
more nourishment to-day than yester-
day. The situation, on the whole, is
practically unchanged.
(Slgned). Gen. lockwood Hoar."
Early this morning the senator said
TO his son. Gen. lockwood Hoar, and
his daughter. Miss Mary Hoar "Well,
another day has begun and am still
alive"
A great portion Of the forenoon was
passed Ia sleep. The Senator's mind
IL clear but he Is very weak physl-
caliy
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
Doer colony In Mexico.

oyster Bay. n. Y, Aug. 2l.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt passed the day very
quietly at Sycamore Hill with the
members of his family Gen. @. B.
snyman. who distinguished himself as
"A Boer officer in the war with Great
Britain. talked with the President
about the formers plans for the estab-
llshment OF "A Boer colony IN Mexico.
The President manifested Keen inter-
egt An the project Gen. Snyman told
him that 20 600 acres Of land had been
acquired for the colony and that he
expected 10 have eighty Boer families
settled on IL early in the autumn. one
OF the financial promoters 81 the plan
la said 10 be- Enrique creel one Of the
wealthieat men and largest lnndhold-
era in MeKlco,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
GENERAL ASSAULT
Is STILL LOOKED FOR.

Che Foo, Aug. 21.-Information from
Port Arthur up to Aug. IS shows that
the besiegers have been reinforced by
thirty regiments from Gen. Okus
army.
Heavy firing was heard by the
steamer Slyshali Aug 20.
A general assault is expected to be
made upon the fortress to-day and to-
mOrroW
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
JAPANESE CAPTURE
ANOTHER FORT.

che Foo. Aug. %, II a. m.-The Japa-
ntse have swept the Russians from
Flseon bay and captured the northern
most fort Of the western line OF inner
a'fsnses at Port Arthur The Rus
rian artillery prevents the japanese
''sii Voonpying tho fort on Pigeon bay.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22
Nerro snsneci Arrested.

Harrisburg. Pa. Aug 2l.--John Lew
ie q negro suspected OF being stephen
Galloway wanted In Virginia for out
reRe and murder committed IN july
was arrested a. Steelton tonight. He
was committed 20 the Dauphin county
Jail in this city,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

st Petersburg, Aug. Alt is ru-
mored here that the assassin of NJ.
Won Plehve. Minister Of the Interior,
died d few days ago.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-22

It struck tho city proper near the
Wabash bridge. completely demoliah-
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-08
CANDIDATES PUB-
 LIC SPEAKING.

Notice is hereby given that the candidates for the various offices of Jackson county, Arkan- sas, who are subject to the Dem ocratic primary election, to be held Saturday; March 26, 1904, will speak at the several voting precincts of said county on the dates set out below, to-wit:
 Grand Glaize, Glaize township, Tuesday, March 8.
 Hickory Grove, Jefferson town ship, Wednesday, March 9.
 Elgin, Bird township, Thurs day, March 10.
 Centerville, Bird township, Friday, March II.
 Tuckerman, Bird township, Saturday, March 12.
 Post Oak School House, Vil- lage township, Monday, March IA.
 Robinson's chapel, Grubbs township, Tuesday, March 15.
 Martins old residence, Rich woods township, Wednesday, March Is.
 Eight Mile, Cow Lake town ship, Thursday, March IT.
 Tupelo. Breckinridge town ship, Saturday, March 19.
 Weldon, Breckinridge town ship, Monday, March 21.
 Auvergne, Breckinridge town ship, Tuesday, March 22.
 Martins school house, Cache township, Wednesday, March 23.
 Jacksonport, Jefferson town ship, Thursday, March "A.
 Newport, Union township, Fri day, March 25.
 The speaking will begin at 10 o'clock a. m. All voters are re- spectfully solicited to be present and all candidates who desire are invited to participate.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-08
Governor Davis and his advo-

Governor Davis and his advo- cates are making a very foolish attempt to make 1t appear that the railroads are for Wood, be- cause they offered a half rate to the Little Rock convention of Wood clubs. Don't the people know that when ten or fifteen people ask for reduced rates to any convention, church or politi- cal, the railroads are in the habit of granting such concessions {? To go a little further, don't peo- pie of good common sense know that when such miserable ex- cuses for an argument are offered, it shows very clearly that those who would employ such flimsy stuff are in desperate straits to prove their contention? The railroads are not for Wood; they know as well as the people that Davis was only one member of a board composed of three that raised their assessment, though the demagogie Jeff would take upon himself the credit of it all. If the people want to know which candidate for gov- ernor the railroads are for, they will remember that Jeff rides upon a pass over the Cotton Belt, the number of which has been published and to which his excellency could write no de- nial. They will call to mind the special train that was accorded this pretended friend of the con- mon people in order to fill a re- cent appointment in the south ern part of the state. A hun- dred instances of the insincerity of this monster will rush to mind to stamp him as a wolf, who wears sheep's clothing on cam paign years, and the railroads want nothing better than a gov ernor of this type, whose devo- tion to the interests of the peo- pie is worked off in political rant ing.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-08
BATTLING WITH AN ANCHOR
Mammoth Mudhook Was Dimcult to Handle When the Waves
 Were Tossing It.


 To hoist to the cat-head an anchor weighing 5000 pounds, with gale of wind blowing and a tremendous sea rising, is difficult task. The New York Sun tells how this work was under taken on war-ship in Hampton Roads. In order to raise the anchor to the deck of the ship the hundred-pound cat-block had to be fastened by the huge hook which depended from it to the ring ID the balancing band on the anchor shank so that the power of the winch could be utilized.
 The great anchor hung so that when the wave receded it was clear of the water, but each incoming crest sub- merged it several feet. As the ship tossed on the waves there was great danger that the enormous weight of the anchor would send the anchor through her thin plating. But with seas big enough to toss the ship about as easily as if she were but a fishing float, and to swing that anchor back and forth like the pendulum of toy clock, 1t was no child's game to hook the cat block.
 Two men were chosen, each a fine specimen of the American sailor. Just under the arms of each line was made fast, and men on deck stood ready to haul away in case of need.
 The two sailors watched their chance, and when the ships head was well out of water, over they went. They had hardly reached the anchor when wave rolled in that surged four feet above their heads. When it passed both were clinging, almost breathless, to the shank of the anchor.
 But the instant they were clear of wa ter they jumped to their work and strove to get the block in place. With the ship hauling one way and the wind blowing another there was small chance for them to drag that hundred-pound block in still a third way. Again and again they had it almost fastened when a great wave knocked 1t away and bur- fed them far out of sight. Still the two men struggled at their task.
 Then the inevitable happened. The great cat-block swung far out as the ship plunged forward, hung poised an instant, as if taking deliberate aim, and came sweeping back straight at the. head of one of the two men. II struck him on the back of the head and knocked him ten feet from the anchor into the sea.
 The rush of an incoming wave swept him away from the ship, and for mo- ment 1t seemed as If he would surely be lost Then was justified the wis dom which had placed the line about his shoulders. The men on deck drew him in, unconscious but safe, and in ten minutes he was declaring to the of f1cer in charge that he could surely hook that block the next time.
 But the captain had formed another plan. He determined to haul up the anchor as far as was possible, so that 1t should have the smallest room for play, and to make harbor. Just at nightfall she reached quiet waters, and once more the unruly anchor was let go again.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-08
BATEsvILLE BRANCH.
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.

Passenger Arrives. s.................... 2:2o p. m. Passenger Departs ...............,.. 3:2O D. m. Local Freight Departs F...,... 6:3o a. m.
 On Tuesday Thursday and Saturday
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-08

Denmark, Barren township, Monday, March '.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-08
FOB CONSTABLE


 We are authorized to announce Robt. M. Laird as candidate for reelection to the office of con- stable of Union township, subject to the Demo- cratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce W. Fl. Carouth- CTS as a candidate for the office of constable of Union township, subject to the Democratic pri- mary election
 FOR MAYOR. We are authorized to announce James w. Grubbs as a candidate for reelection to the office of Mayor of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 We are authorized to announce Charles R. Hite as a candidate for mayor of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 FOR CITY MARSHAL. We are authorized to announce Abe BalIew as a andidate for Marshal of the city of Newport, t the ensuing April election. We are authorized to announce T. S. Stephens as candidate for reelection to the office of Mar shal of the city of Newport at the coming April election
 FOR CITY RECORDER. We are authorized to announce Riley May han as candidate for reelection to the office of Recorder of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 We are authorized to announce Will Whit taker as a candidate for Recorder of the city of
 FOR CITY TREASURER. We are authorized to announce Win Hurley as candidate for treasurer of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.