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The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
SEVERAL BETS MADE
ON TUESDAYS ELECTION

A number OF bets were made in this
city yesterday on the presidential clec-
ton. which occurs Tuesday. Most Of
tie betting is confined to New Yorl,
state. even money prevailing.
One bet Of S25 to SIS was made the
odds fayoring Roosevelt; another OF
SIS even that he would carry New
York
A News reporter was present when
Two bets Of s. hats were made on the
New York gubernatorial race. Even
money prevailed as between Herricll
and Higgins, with democratic money
IL the majority.
A bet Of $50 was also made yester
day on the mayoFaIity race,
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
RUSSIANS MAY HOLD OUT
FOR ANOTHER MONTH.


Chefoo. Nov S.-Port Arthur Is doom
eU
The correspondent here has received
information, the reliability of which
is beyond question, that the Japanese
now occupy bositions which place the
east side of The town at their mercy.
The last assault has gained for them
positions which insure their ability to
enter the msin east forts whenever
they are ready.
The japanese calculate that if the
Russians do not surrender now they
will be capable Of prolonging the fight
ihg by making their final stand at
Laitoi promontory and Tigers Tail for
Il month longer. with the mere hope
of continuing the struggle.
Long before the second Pacific
squadron arrives in the Pacific the
japanese flag, it is now believed Will
wave over the wrecked citadel.
This will end Viceroy AilCLl1ff's-
dream of an uIconquerable city.
The japanese have not occupied the
Iiain forts and highest points of the
cast hills bua they occupy in over.
~Eelming numbers positions which
viii enable them TO drive the Russians
hack whenever they desire.
When the Japanese occupy The east
ern ridge Of the forts they will com.
pletely domtaate the other Russian
forts with their artillery.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
WRANGLE AND TANeLE
IN THE suLLY MATTER.

New York. Nov. 3.--The question OF
he right Of three members Of the firm
3f Daniel Sully & Co., to withdraw
feir objections to the claims Of the
New York Cotton Exchange credit
ors, without the consent Of the fourth
member Of the firm, resulted in gem
al legal wrangle and tanGie in the
adjourned hearing in bankruptcy pro-
a,edings before Referee McCrane Coke
today. Counsel finally agreed among
themselves. with the consent of N
referee, to postpone the refer B
ruling and argument until Moaesy.
Nov "a.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
MANY BUILDINGS
WERE DESTROYED
Flames Rapidly Spreaded
Over Business District
of the City
CtNsfR OF TOWN BURNED
Ere Originates in Slack Building, .
Four Story Brick stracture-opera
House, Hotels, TWO Business
Blocks and Residences Burned

Triton, Ga Nov. 4-This city was
visited by a very disastrous conhagra-
ion this afternoon. the busines portion
Of the city having been almost com
pletely destroyed, the estimated loss
BEING one hundred thousand dollars.
The fire originated in she Slack
building four story brick structure
in the center p The city, which is the
andsomest building in the city. The
IRE broke out at 2.90 and. for quite
while the hremen were unable to
locate the blaze. it being In the cellar
Of the large bailding.
When the Ilaze was discovered It
was a difiicu.t matter to fight It and
the dremen were unable to control the
blaze, although Mr. Tiff succeeded in
getting three good streams on the
blaze.
The flames sDread rapidly and soon
iglited other nearby buildings. The
Regent hote! the Brown house. the
new opera house. we're soon in flames
and it was seen that the fre would do
considerable damage. Following is a
list Of buildings destroyed
The Slack Building Bowen block
opera house, Brown Hotel, Regent no
tel. Tiff blocl 0'Neal block. home OF
Mayor Timmons home Of Jucge Pope,
Postal teiegleph ofilcs and several
small structures.
At fire o'clock the fire was under
control The wind has shifted and
It IL not believed that any further dam
age win be done.
The depot n the Atlantic Coast Line
was in danger at one time aud it was
feared that other Offices OF the railroad
company would be destroyed, but, for
tunately the wind shifted in time to
save the railroad property.
All Of the buildings destroy ed today
were practically new structures and
situated in the center Of the city. The
Slack building was only completed a
short time ago. and it was very hand
some and costly one.
At this hou~ it is impossible to give
the exact amount Of damage but con
eeryatiye estimates place it at 500.
GOO, partly covered by insurance.
1t Is believed that the burned dis
trict VIII be rapidly rebuilt
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
TWO PERFORMANCES Today
Ghosts" to be Presented Matinee and
Night.

Ghosts" to be Presented Matinee and
Night.
Ibsen's Ghosts" will be the attrac-
ton at the Grand today and two per-
formances will be given, matinee and
night.
This will bo the drst time that Ib-
sens great play has ever visited Bruins
wick and it should be greeted by large
houses at both performances The
play has proven popular in every city
IN which ii has been presented this
season, the cast being an exceptionally
strong one r. he criticisms, both press
drd public have been in high praise
OF the company and no doubt we are
PROMISED one OF the besht theatrica
treats Of the season today
This play is new to our theatei
goers. but u2 author is well know
ana It is expected that large audiences
wiz attend 10th performances
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05

Hattsburg, Miss. NOV 4--Tbe an,
nual state convention of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
opens here tomorrow and the advance
guard Of delegates and visitors is al
ady putting in an appearance The
sessions Of the convention, which are
t. continue three days, will be held in
tbc Main stree Methodist church. The
speakers viii include several Of the
most talented women Of the south and
north among them Mary Juyett Til
ford. Of Tennessee, Miss May Russell
of Mississippi ard Mrs. Calls II. Howe
cf Missouri.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
TIFION IS VISITED BY
DISASTROUS BLAZE:
LOSS OVER 100000
"rHg FATAL wEDDlNe.p .

NAelodrama Pleased a Small House at
'he Grand.
Theodore Kremer's The Fatal Wed
elng' was presented before small
audience at the Grand last evening,
'rhe melodrama seemed to give entire
satisfaction and the several players
were recipients Of liberal applause at
frequent stages Of the action. It has
been seen here before and was in the
hands Of a competent interpreting
company. OF course. the eyildoers
received theic just deserts before the
finale and the house went away in a
cheerful mood The gallery especially
enjoyed the u oduction and the cheers
and Kisses were loud and frequent
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
REcEWEH CHECK FoR 3 CENTS
Chairman Democratic ExecutIee Co.

An Indiana Man Caught in a Failure
Is Handsomely Reimh see.
Indianapolis, Nov. 4-Tom shannon,
cay policeman at the state house has
received a check from the treasury
department, at Washington for cents
II was drawn in regular form and sign
cd by f. P, Kane, deputy comptroller
Of the currency.
At the time of the failure of the
Fi1st National bank Of Anderson, in
1872, Shannon had $4.67 in The bank
on deposit. The govrnment took
charge Of the bank. and shannn has
been receiving small checks for some
time. This check makes total or
g., cents that Shannon has received
i twelve years from that source.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
sKIRMlsHEs REPORTED
BY GEN. kUROPATKlN

st. Petersburg. Nov 4.-Gen Kuro-
patkin. under date OF today, reports
that skifmishing occurred during the
night Of Nov. /. when the Russian
sharpshooters destroyed some of the
japanese entertainments Reconnais
sances were made on the night Of
Nov. Q. but there were no indications
of serious engagements anywhere
Some movements of japanese troops
from the east. westward were observ
eG today.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
WILL REPORT ON CASE
AT MEETING NEXT WEEK

At the meeting Of city council next
week the committee on police will
render report on the case against
Assistant Ctiet r. f. Owens. who is
Charged with thrashing a negro while
OH duty. 1t is understood that the
committee viii thoroughly investigate
the case before the meeting. The
charges were preferred at the last
meeting Of council
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
HEARD AT CHEFoo.

Chefoo, Nov. A censored dis
patch from correspondents with the
Japanese army does not give any par
tculars of a general engagement GO
ing on at Port Arthur. but it is certain
that it occurred. and that some forts
we're captured. Terrific explosions
heard here indicate that the Russians
rave exploded mines and destroyed
1ther propertY
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
NEW SOUTHERN PLAY.
"under Southern skies" to be Present
ed Here Thursday Night

Under Southern Skies" to be Present
ed Here Thursday Night.
The fate of new play is always
Irxiously awaited by everyone concern
~ in its production. For it is wel
aLown fact that the success or failure
II play can never be positively de-
ermined unit. the public has a chance
t. pronounce a verdict Many plays
produced with high hopes and often at
great expense do not meet with popu-
ar success snd are quickly sheyed.
When play lives through three sea
sons aasd enters upon a fourth, with
crowded EessSes greeting it everywhere
there can baN2o doubt that it has et-
fectually caught@Sac fancy Of the thea
Ie-going public. Such play is Lot
&c Blair Par]ers picturesque drama,
Under Southern Skies From its first
presentation at the Theater RepuD.
nc (now the Belasco TheatreJ IN New
York city the play has drawn large
and delighted audiences Tine seems
only to increase its popularity and
zach succeeding visit draws audiences
that test the capacity Of the theatres
Few plays Of southern lie have won
such popularity as Under Southern
Skies which will be the theatrical
Offering Of Managers Fleming and
Aaff next Thursday night.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
CUT HIS THROAT WITH RAZOR
German Truck Farmer Near Way
cross Determined to Die.

cross Determined to Die.
Waycross, Ca, Nov. "A German
tuck grower named Leobe, employed
by Or. G. p. folks n his farm at Wal
t,Ttown. near Waycross, attempted
slicide last night by cutting his throat
with a razor The cut was not deep
AID the man viii probably recover.
Leobe failed TO show up at the Filks
farm early this morning ana one Of the
other employees was sent to his room
TO awake him. The man was discover
cd laying across his bed with blood
streaming from a cut in his throat
r. Folk sewed up the wound and
brought Leobe to waycross and turn.
ed him over 10 the sheriff rhe Ger
man stated that he wanted to die and
would take poison when he was given
chance
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05

Moscow. Nov. 4-Robert Joseph Nor
gan a colorei American bishop, at
tended a re peum at the cathedral in
honor Of the anniversary Of Emperor
Nicholas's ascension to the throne.
The bishop is The guest the monas.
tory Of the Epiphany
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
FALL LOOKED FOR
At ANY MOMENT
StronghOids of Port Arthur
Within Fast Closing
of Japs Seige
TckiO EXPtCIS SURRENDER
Se'se Guns Now Raining PrOIectllea
From Every HiII With Terrible
Effect--London Report says
Japs Repulsed

Washington Nov Am official re-.
port received by the japanese legation
'oday says that The doomed strong,
holds at Port Arthur are within fast
closing of the japanese -seige lines OF
huge caldron fire and death.
Hineh Howitzer immence seige guns
are raining from every hill top great
projectiles, which are doing great dam
age.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
LONDON HEARS JAPs REPULsEp
WITH VERY HEAVY LOSSES

London, Nov, A report was re,
eelved here today to the effect that the
Japanese attack on Port Arthur was
'repulsed by The Russians with heavy
iosses.
II Is also stated that the loss on the
japanese side. is as large as in any
previous engagement. The news has
not been confirmed but is generally
credited.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05

Oklahoma. City o. r.. Nov. A
cotton compress company in this city
has contracted to furnish 100000
worth Of cotton to a firm Of Japanese
for immediate shipment to NasgasalSi
II will go through New Orleans
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05

St, LOUIS. Nov. 4.--Adolpn Busch
The millionaire brewer has rendered
ms resignation as director Of tie
worlds Fair Company lie says the
fer management Disseminated against
conc ssiou With which he is connect
go.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
TOXIC BELIEVED THAT
PORT ARTHUR WILL FALL

Toxic Nov 4.-Reports received In
official circles today indicate that the
japanese are steadily gaining Port
arthur and he surrender is expected
now at any time
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
Pope About Well AaaIn.

Rome. Nov 4.--Pope Plus has al
most completely recovered his health
though his foot remains swollen. He
walked about bic apartment during
the day, but did not 60 out
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-05
A VERY EuJoYABLE AFFAIR.
oyster Roast Enjoyed at the Cypress
Miils last Ninht

oyster Roast Enjoyed at the Cypress
Mills Last Night.
One Of the most enjoyable affairs Of
the kind given here in -ome time
nas an oyster roast out at Tho mills Of
the Taylorcook Cypress Company.
three miles irom the city last night
The oyster roast was given by D. r.
Du3oae and G NJ Hoban. two of the
popular employees OF the mill and q
iarge n9asha.g e Brunswick young men
wenS@out in a-earry an to enjoy tho
entertainment The biyalYes were
plentiful and everything to make The
evening an enjoyable one was on hand
The crowd returned late last night
high in their praise Of the two hosts
as entertainers
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17
THE
NEW YORK WORLD
Thrice-a-Wsek Edition
Reed Wherever che Enslish
Language is spoken

The Thrioe-a- Week World was a brli-
liant success in the beginning and has
been steadily growing ever since Time
Is the test Of all things and has set its seal
Of approval on. the Thrioe-a- Week World,
which is widely circulated In every state
and territory Of the Union, and wherever
there are people who can read our mother
tongue.
This paper for the coming winter and
the year 1903. will make It's news service,
II possible, more extensive than ever. All
events Of Importance, no matter where
they happen, are reported accurately ana
promptly.
The subscriber for only one dollar a year
gets three papers everv week and more
news and general reading than most great
dailies can furnish at five OF six times the
price.
The Thrloe-a- Week World Is absolutely
fair In its political news Partisan bias Is
never allowed to affect It's news columns,
and democrat and republican alike can OBJ
tain In Its pages truthful accounts OF all
the great political campaigns.
In addition TO all the news the Thrice-a-
Week World furnishes the best serial flu-
tion, elaborate market reports and other
features OF interest.
The Thrice a. Week World rs regular sub
soriptlon price Is only 81 per year and this
pays for 1856 papers. We offer this une-
qualed newspaper and the Pike County
Press together one year for 81.
The regular subscription price Of che
two papers Is $3.50.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17
PAUPAo.

A. L. Bishep and wife Of Hawiey
were callers In this place last Tues
day.
A very pleasant evening was spent
by our young people at the home Of
Emile Gumble and wife, last Thurs
day. All report having "a 8ue
time.
Charles Singer gave dance, Sat
urday night. and as usual all spent
delightful evening.
Our supervisors deserve credit for
the manner in which they are work
ing the roads,
They havo made considerable i'm
provement In their condition, and
especially in the upper part Of our
district. Il Is now 3 pleasure to
drive. We are informed that they
intend to keep of all loose stones as
the law requires and we now antici-
pate good roads for the summer.
B. F. Killsm and wife are visiting
in Scranton and Hollisterville for a
few days.
Helen Singer, who ia working in
Hewley, attended the dance at her
home in this place, Saturday last.
Mrs Bingham and grandson. Mrs.
Gilpin, Irene Bishop and Gertrude
Pierce and brother Of Hawiey, spent
Tuesday with friends in this place.
Mrs. G. W. Wilson left for Scran-
ton the 14th, 90 purchase goods for
the store.
Teachers examination was held
held at the Red school on the 14th
instant.
Ira Pellett is visiting his brother
@. A. Pellett for q few weeks.
There will be a festival held at
school No. A. for the benefit of the
minister, Friday evening, the 18th.
Emmaline Singer is visiting friends
In Scranton for a few days. Lw.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17
DINGMAN'S FERRY.

Good butter here is % cents a
pound, inferior qualities as low as
16 cents. Persons desiring q good
article should contract with those
who make it and have it delivered
weekly. There is no difficulty in
finding market for good butter,
and the poorer naturally goes to the
merchants who fix prices for all
kinds accordingly Creamery butter
is palatable IL used fresh but it will
not keep. Eggs here are II and 18
cents q dozen and seem TO be on the
rise,
Miles Whitessll, who was reported
as having gone to hospital showed
Improvement and remained home.
Rain is seriously interfering with
farm operations. Last year corn
was poor and so far this year is not
promising. Some farmers take
periodicals which tell them how &c
make hens lay and how TO raise
young chicks, but when they come
TO the practical part they fail because
they do not exercise proper care.
Donald Jaeger has caught on how
TO keep his section of road in good
repair. He keeps the mud holes
filled with gravel. Generally oul
supervisors are keeping the roads in
good condition. AS a Fule the
surface water is cared for so as moi
to wash them out, oulverts are put
in proper places and the highways
are becoming permanently i'm
proved.
More COW buyers have appeared
but the kind of COWS they want arG
not for sale and the kind for sale
they do not want.
At the sale Of the Jossey Gunr
place in Lehman Joseph Snyder
became the purchaser at a price said
TO be $3.50.
w. K. Van Gorden of the Della
ware House and his friends have
been quite successful trout fisher
men this season.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17
MAST HOPE

Mrs. N. R. Hankins entertained
her mother. Mrs. Maralds Calkin,
last week.
Miss Alice GobIeman was the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. R. Han.
kins, ana during her visit the young
people we're invited to spend an
evening with her which they highly
enjoyed.
Mrs. Chester Nearing and family
have returned 70 their home
Flemingville, N. Y.
Jesse Barlow Of Tusten, N. Y. has
taken his family TO Monticello,
where he Is acting as deputy sheriff
Miss Brown the teacher who was
boarding at J. Barlow's is now
staying with s. s. Crawford.
}. Partridge has purchased A
Hankin's horse.
A very fine monument has beer
erected in the Ten Mile River oeme-
tery at the grave of the late R. W
Cole.
Alfred Daley, wife and son Of
Port Jervis spent part OF last weel
With his brothor Chester.
W. Il. Hankins who has gone intC
the poultry business is kept busy
attending 70 his chickens,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17

TOR SALE-Iathss. engine o h. D.,
pulleys, shafting, machinery,
tanks, wheels and an electro plating
outfit, al Cheap. J, J. MLLs, Port
Jeryis, n X,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17
Startling Evidence

Fresh testimony In great quantity
is constantly coming in. declaring
Dr.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds to be
unequaied. A recent expression
from T. Mcfarland, Bentorville,
Va, serves as example. He writes
81 had bronchitis for three years
and doctored all the time without
being benefited. Then l began tax.
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
a few bottles wholly cured me.
Equally effective ia curing all lung
and throat troubles, consumption
pneumonia and grip. Guaranteed
BY all druggists Trial bottles free
regular sizes soc aud tl.O0
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17

SUITS WORTH FROM
5000 TO $12. so FOR
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17

SUITS WORTH FROM
$12.oo TO $1,000 70.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17
GREENTOWN.

A very pretty wedding took place
when Miss Marie Houck and Joseph
Keeney of Norfolk, Va, were united
in marriage by Rev. Horace Smith
at the home Of the brides parents.
The fine display Of gifts both use
ful and beautiful show in a mild
way the hold Miss Houck had on the
affections Of her friends.
After a trip through the southern
and western part of the state, Mr..
and Mrs. Keeney will make tbeiI
home in Norfolk, Va.
A host Of friends wish the young
couple a long and happy life.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17

If you want folders for leap year
parties or dances, THE PRESS has
handsome ones at an easy price.
just remember we do any kind Of
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beautifully engraved card, and at
reasonable rates. viii be glad to
have orders for vendue bills.