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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
MISSOURI HAS
ELECTED FOLK
All Else There Claimed
by Republicans.
EVEN THE SENATOR
They Say They Have Eight Congress
man With a Possibility of One
More. Seven Counties Still
to Be Heard
From.
tBy the Associated Press.)

L
st. Louis. Nov. 1o-With seven
counties still to be heard from at
nightfan, the returns showed that
Roosevelt's plurality in Missouri stood
at 1875. OF the seven counties un-
heard from six went for Bryan in
1900 They are remote and sparsely
settled.
AT the same time Folks plurality
for governor stood at 1885. figures
on the remainder of the Democratic
ticket were still lacking. At Demo-
cratic State headquarters it was stat
ed that only one-third OF the returns
from the State on the balance of the
State ticket had been received at 8
o'clock. 1t was contended that the
State ticket might not be defeated. No
claims were made concerning the COM
plexion of the Legislature. In fact
very little comment was made outside
of the plain statement that the Legis-
lature is Republican.
Chairman Niedringhaus conceded
that Folk had been elected governor,
but stated that there was not the
least doubt but that the balance of the
Democratic ticket had been defeated.
He said:
1.-The Republicans will have a ma
jority in the Legislature on joint ball
lot of at least IA and perhaps 20.
This means the election of "a Repun-
lican United States Senator. Returns
will show that the Republicans have
elected eight Congressmen. and as the
Sixteenth District is in doubt it's re-
turns may show the election of one
more Congressman, making nine in
al -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11

Port Arthur. is proving a costly OBJ
stacle to the Japanese. On the morn
ings of November 5 and fierce as
saults on the position were made by
the japanese, who We're repulsed. Dur
ing the second assault, shell. soar
ing over the other hills from Palich-
uang, dropped on Else mountain ana
demolished a land mine and the mine
controlling station and exploded other
mines
The Russians were holding the
trenches on the boundary of the mined
section. Between six and seven hui
dred were killed or wounded. The
japanese, not having reached the
place, were unhurt.
Else mountain ewes the best part
of its strength to the peculiar topog-
raphy of the surrounding country
which prevents a direct artillery fire
and does not enable the Japanese to
advance trenches with the success
evinced elsewhere. The Japanese adj
vanced on it in both instances from
behind distant hills, with the fullest
force the ground would allow, but in
the long distances which they were
compelled to traverse in the face of
machine guns their ranks were melt
ed. Both times the Japanese broke
the wire entanglements in places. One
soldier with a leg torn off was seen
trying to bite the wires.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
THREE LIVES LOST
Fires in Greater New York
in Which Many are
Hurt.
(By the Associated Press

New York, Nov. 10.-Three persons
lost their lives, twenty were injured.
nearly half hundred were overcome
by smoke and an equal number are
temporarily homeless as a result of a
series of fires in various parts of the
greater city to-day. In nearly every
case the fires were in tenement houses
occupied by a large number of fam
lilies and at least two of them are
thought to have been started by IN
cendiaries
That no more lives were lost I'M
doubtedly was due to the fact that the
flames were discovered in every In
stance before they had made great
Roadway and the excellent use mad of
life-saving appliances by the firemen.
Life nets, scaling ladders and other
apparatus enabled the firemen to save
many persons whose escape had been
cut off by flames and choking smoke.
Nearly all the fires started in the
lower parts of the buildings and al
though in no case did the money loss
exceed a few thousand dollars the
dense clouds of smoke which swept
up through halls and elevator shafts
drove the Danic-stricken tenants TO
roofs and five escapes. Many were
overcome before reaching the outer
air but with the exception of three
all We're IOunu DV Hfemen anu car
ried OFT in safety.
A false alarm of fire also contributed
to the days list of injured. Work
men on the roof OF the American
Cigar Company's factory alarmed by
clouds of smoke which came from an
overturned tar kettle in the street
rushed into the factory where scores
Of girls were at work and with a cry
Of fire" started a panic in which
twelve Of them were injured.
One of them was so badly hurt that
she was taken to a hospital.
The most serious fire of the day
was then in an upper side apartment
house. in which three lives were lost,
several persons We're injured and many
thrilling rescues were made. Forty
five families were driven from bis
tenement house on Boston Road in
the Bronx and twenty families We're
forced to fee from a Brooklyn apart
ment house by an incendiary fire
which started in the basement. Two
persons were over come by smoke and
were found unconscious and rescued
by fremen. An explosion in the base
ment of a tenement house in Williams
burg created a panic among the ten
ants and the burst # flames and
smoke which followed sent them to
roofs and fire escapes in search OK
safety Many were overcome by smoke
but all were rescued. A fireman was
badly injured by falling three stories
while fighting fire in a storage ware
house on Washington street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
oDELL AND MURPHY.
Each Finds Cause for Qualification in
Reviewing the Election
(Bv the Associated Press)


New York, Nov. 10.-Goyernor
Odell, chairman of the Republican
State committee, and Charles F Muir
ply, leader of Tammany Hall, ex-
pressed themselves on the election re-
suits today, each finding cause for
qualification. Governor Odell ex-
pressed his qualification over the re-
suit in New York. particularly in this
city He was asked:
do you think it was the heavy
vote for Roosevelt that pulled Higgins
through - :,
mo. | would not put it that way, "
he replied, Il will say that Mr.. Roose-
welt received a larger vote than | eX-
pected but while he undoubtedly
helped Mr.. Higgins. | think the latter
got the full Republican vote
Mr.. Murphy in an interview said:
There was absolutely no dissatis-
faction in TamThany. There is no
dissatisfaction ana there will be no
shakee up in the organization. The
leaders to a man worked diligently
and loyalty for the whole ticket. Con-
sidering the proportions of the land
slide, Tammany did wonderfully well.
Manhattan and the Bronx give Par
ker a much larger plurality than Bry-
an got four years ago. Bryan re-
ceived about $4,000 in the two Dor
oughs, whereas Parker gets more
than $4,000. This is better than 9TH
er parts of the country did.
This shows that there was abSo-
lutely no knitting of the national tick
ct. A comparison of the returns here
with those in other parts of the coun-
try proves it. The reports made to
me by the district leaders were very
accurate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
IN YOUR EAR, SAYS
JAPAN TO RUSSIA
Can We Not Make Terms
and Stop Fighting?
THIS is UNOFFICIAL
But It is TantamOunt to an Offer by
the Japanese Government. Japan
Would Welcome a Movement
by the Powers for
Peace.
THIS IS UNOFFICIAL
(By the Associated Press,)

London, Nov. 10 So y. m.--Jap-
anese unoficialy has made representa-
lions to Russia looking to peace. This
action has resulted in failure and
such representations, even privately,
are not likely to be repeated by ia
pan.
Although the suggestion of pacific
settlement was made unoficially it ac-
tually had behind it all the weight of
an offer by the Japanese government
1t was made direct to Russia. NO
power acted as an intermediary. The
proposition was put forward tenta-
lively and unofficially, so that the Jap
anese government would be in posi-
ton to deny any report that they We're
suing for peace. The failure of these
direct negotiations, however, result
Ell in bringing Intervention within a
measurable distance. Foreign Seere-
tary Lansdowne's plea for arbitration
yesterday evening at the Guild Halt
banquet is taken here to be a pointed
suggestion to the United States and
France that the time is approaching
when the powers must take some ac-
ton. 1t can be definitely stated that
Lord LansdoWne made his speech
with full knowledge that Japan will
not resent u DEODOSILi0il lOOhIilS "
peace from the three powers, 1.-THE
United States, France and Great Brit
ain.) There is a definite impressions
here that the initiative will come from
PRESIDENT Roosevelt though the action
would be Joint.
In an interview regarding the fore
, going Baron Hayashi, the Japanese
minister said:
Il should not be surprised to see,
no two nf
them, take the action suggested ex-
actly upon what basis of a settlement
peace could be secured it is at present
| impossible to see, but there is not
the slightest doubt that combined rep
| RESERVATIONS. especially if led by Pres
| ident Roosevelt would have far
reaching result between two countries,
one CT which was thoroughly defeated.
1t is comparatively easy to make peace
in this case as neither de is thor
oughly deefaIed yet. The prospects
for the success of friendly interVen-
| ton have vastly increased. Since the
commencement Of the war the two ma
lions now respect each other to a de-
! gree never dreamed of before they met
| in battle. That mutual respect is the
| most hopeful factor for peace ia
pan does not want to go ON lighting
! forever. Yet. even with all the victor
les won during this war, her states
men would render themselves liable to
be most seriously misunderstood es-
| pecially in Russia, if they openly sug-
geSted the name of humanity, some
method whereby the war could be
stopped. 1t would be altogether diff
ferent, however, at this stage of the
war, should friendly offer, prompted
by that sense of humanity which ia
pan cannot voice for fear of being mis-,
| understood, emanate from the United
States and Great Britain, but nothing
| can be done until the fall of Port Ar.
| thur"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
MAJOR BERNARD LEAD TICKET
\ Summary of Interesting Facts as to
the County Vote in Election.

The official returns of the election
in Wake County, the salient portions
of which are tabulated elsewhere show
that the largest Democratic vote cast
was for Major j. j. Bernard, candi-
date for Register of Deeds, Capt. B..
p Williamson for Treasurer, being a
very close second.
Major Bernard received 1850 votes
to LOLA cast for his opponent Steph-
enson.
Captain Williamson received four
votes less than Major Bernard, or
3,746, to ,029 cast for Sorrell, his OPP
aonent.
The Legislative ticket was elected
by large vote. Olive receiving 3,7lS,
Sentelle 1904 and Stronach 1858.
For Senator j. G. Ellington received
3,671 votes to 1.054 cast for his OPP
oonent.
On the State ticket Glenn received
3,647 votes to 1901 for Harris and
Winston 1900 to / ,083 for Meekins.
The electoral ticket was elected by
a vote of 3424 for Parker to 1868 for
Roosevelt, the fact that the latter lead
the ticket being accounted for by
number of negroes who voted the
National and scratched the State and
County Republican tickets.
look at the tabulated vote will
show that the smallest Democratic
majority among State and County
officers was 2,523 and the highest,
2.73G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
henderson Does Not ext concede It.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Salisbury, n. G., Nov. 10.-When
seen tonight ex-Congressman Jno. S.
Henderson, Democratic chairman Of
the Eighth Congressional district,
said that the district has not vet been
conceded to Blackburn. the RepuDli-
can candidate though the latter claims
a majority of more than one thous-
and. The official figures furnished
Chairman Henderson tonight are as
follows: Blackburn's majority by
counties: Watauga ia, Stanly 40,
Alexander 68. Caldwell 81, Wilkes H.
232, Ashe 400, Surry 400; majority
for Newland, the Democratic candi-
date of Rowan. 1851, Cabarrus 2b2,
Ireden $50, Allegheny 12S, Ashe and
Surry counties are unofhcially report
ed and the total gives Blackburn q
majority OF over % and If elected
Chairman Henderson says it is by a
bare shave. The eindications are that
he will be the only Republican Con-
gresham from North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
is HE ELIGIBLE?
A Case of Interest in the Thirty-Sixth
Senatorial District.

huntsville. n c., Nov. 1O.-Yancey
yeGives 200 majority to State. National
and Congressional tickets. ehe county
officers from 200 to $50 Returns are
all in.
Especial to News and Observer
huntsville, n. c., Nov. 10.-The
present indications are that we OF
Yancey are go ng 20 send another
Democrat from the seth Senatorial
district TO the State Assembly, the SEN
ator in question being G. Z. Gardner,
cur present county chairman.
Today this (Burnsvile box) sud-
denly became aware that Mr.. A. &.
Bryan, Republican nominee, left the
State in December, 1902, with the
ayowed, open and expressed intentions
Or locating at South McAIister, Indian
TER tory, for the practice of law. He
sold all his household goods and per-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
PEABODY COMEDIES DEFEAT.
On the Face of the Returns Adams Is
Elected Governor.
(By the associated Press.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 10.-Governor
James Peabody, Republican, himself
comedies his defeat. Alva Adams
majority over Peabody in the city and
county of Denver is SOL and in the
entire State about 10000.
Republicans still claim a majority
for, Peabody in the State outside Den
yer, but this is not borne out by the
returns, which are still incomplete
ION the face of the returns Adams
is elected" said Republican State
Chairman Farley but the officiaI
count or a contestt may change 1t to
Peabody"
John F. Shafroth (Democrat), Is ap-
parently elected Congressman at laroe.
with a plurality of 1000.
Both sides are claiming the Legis-
lature and the result wits be In doubt
until the official count is made in
Denver and Pueblo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
No Change of Sentiment Here.
(By the Associated Press. )

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, Nov. 10.-CarefuI in
curry here fails to develop any change
WITHIN the last four wees in the atti-
tude OF this government towards the
Far Eastern situation. There has
been no move officially that could be
construed as indicating d purpose Dy
America to intervene between the bel
ligerents. 1t was stated, however. sew
eral weeks ago by one of the highest
authorities that the President was
only awaiting suitable opportunity
to do what he could to terminate the
present war. He was restrained at
that time and is now by the iron rule
of the State Department. that under
no circumstances or conditions shall
this government make a formal offer
to bring the belligerents to peace
terms unless both of them shall sig
nifty a willingness to avail of his good
Offices. That point has not yet been
reached in this war. 1t is known that
Japanese, having been in full and free
conference with the State Department
here and with Mr.. Graiscom, the
American minister at Toxic for many
weeks past. is willing to entertain ali
offer of good offices from the Presi-
dent or King Edward looking toward
terminating the war but so far no such
intimation has come from Russia ana
the slightest suggestion of an inten-
ton to urge peace upon Russia has
aroused both private and official re-
sentiment on the art of Russian off,
Gals here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
Funeral of Mr.. Finch.

we'll known and highly esteemed citi-
zen of this county whose death has
been previously mentioned, occurred
yesterday afternoon at his late home
in the presence of a large gathering
of friends.
The interment occurred at the fam
lily burying ground near the home.
Mr.. Finch was a most substantial
citizen and his death is a distinct loss
to his community.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
DELIGHTED WITH WEBB.
People of Cleveland County Pleased
With the appointment.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and ObserYer.)
Shelby, n c., Nov. 10.-The people
of Shelby and Cleveland couties are
greatly eiated over the news of the
appointment of Hon. Jas. L. Webb,
to the judgeship to fill out vacancy
caused by the resignation of Judge
w. A. Hoke There is not man in
Cleveland county who has more or
warmer friends than Mr.. j. l.. Webb,
and his people are greatly elated over
his appointment and feel that it will
not only be an honor to his district
but to the entire State to have MI
Webb in the Judges chair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
A Cousin of the NIilSado Here.
lRv the Associated press. J


San Francisco, Nov. 9.--Prince Sa-
duaru Fushimi, cousin of the Emper-
or of Japan who comes to this coun-
try to pay a special visit to the Presi-
dent of the United States arrived on
the liner Manchuria at noon. He
was accompanied by suite of seven
members. The party leaves for Wash
ington tomorrow morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
NewIand. Blackburn
BIackbnrn,s majority

At a late hour tonight it is learned
that at two precincts in Stanly coun-
ty at which Blackburn received a ma
jority of eighty, more votes We're
counted than there We're voters reg
istered. The irregularity will be i'm
vestigated at once, and if proven New
land viii lbe declared elected by a
small majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
Blackburn Elected on
Face of Returns.
BUT HERE is THE RU1
At Two Precincts in StanIY There
Were Eighty More Votes Counted
Than Were Voters Registered.
This Will Be InVesti-
gated.
gated.
(By the Associated Press. }

Salisbury, N. c., Nov 10.-Ofiicial
returns from every county in the
Eighth Congressional district show q
majority of IA for Blackburn on the
face of the returns, with reports of
two ballot boxes said to have been
found in Stanly county with more bali
lots than the vote cast.
The official returns of majorities as
reported tonight are as follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
A Fight on the Hun.

Mukden. Nov. 10.-The Japanese
to-day assumed the offensive on the
left bank of the Hun River and oc~
cupied three villages. The Russians.
however, attacked. drove them out
and again established original lines
of defense.
Vice Admiral Skrydloff arrived here
to-day
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11

New York, NoY. 10.-Mrs. VIII
Carlton, wife of Wiz Carlton, the
poet author, died suddenly during the
night at her home in Brooklyn
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
Mine Exploded ON Else

Chefoo, Nov 10.-Noon.- Ease
mountain, according to Chinese. 10
of whom arrived here to-day from
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
Defeat Conceded by Fusionists.
(Bv the Associated Press.A

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 10.-Late to-day
the Fusion leaders conceded the re-
election of Governor Mickey by a plu-
rality which will probably reach from
1000 to 10000. The late returns m
creased his gains in a material way
and left no doubt of his receiving. Q
substantial plurality.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11

syth for gubernatorial, Congressional,
legislative and county tickets were
canVassed today. The official figures
give Capt Glenn, for governor, ma
Jorlty of 269, Kitchin for Congress-
Sc, A H. IEller State Senate 212
Hasten and Waddell for House 281
and 238 respectively; Alspaugh, sher-
if, 245 Lindsay, Register of Deeds,
$780, higgins, Treasurer, FOG; Bailey
for County Commissioner receiver the
smallest majority, 38 The Socialist
vote in this county ran from II to
16q
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
CRAVEN.

New Bern. Nov. 1O.-The returning
board for Craven county. met at the
court house to-day at IL o'clock to
canvass the vote polled on Tuesday.
Results are as follows: for Roose-
vet electors 268, Parker electors L.
555. For Governor--R. b. Glenn, u
Continued on Page Four.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
ALANIANCE.

Graham n. c.. Nov 10.-Alamance
gives Parker 1907; Roosevelt ITO;
Glenn 1877; Reynolds 1898; Winston
1919; Meekins 1,77S; Brown 1923.
All county officers wi etthhYur hiss
All county officers with the exception
of sheriff and one commissioner are
elected by small Democratic major
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11

Winston, n. c., Nov 10.-The re.
turns from Tuesdays election in For.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
GASTON.

Gastonia n. c., Nov 10.-The off,
cial vote of CASTOR county is: Glenn
2,029, Harris SIS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11
MCDOWELL.

Marion, n c., Nov. 10.-The official
count gives Mcdowell to the Republi-
cans. Glenn $50; Harris Oh; Gudger
S62, EWart 939; Marshburn, the pres
ent sheriff. is e-electedr by 22S major
ity. All county officers are defeated
except one commissioner. Morphew,
however, is elected to the House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-11

Hartford, N c., Nov. 10-Perquim-
ans official vote gives Parker Go,
Roosevelt 378. Glenn receives 668,
Harris 81; Winston 652,. Meekins 81.
For Congress: Small 6S3, Newberry
2S9 For Representative: Cox 626,
Riddick $50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-19
ANIMALS DRIVEN
CRAZY

A. Hartshord, arriving from a trip
over the mountains, tells of the mag
nificent picture the forest fires pre-
sent in the evening. The Northern
Pacific passes through the burning
district and the sight is wonderful
The hot air and smoke waited over
the valleys is a menace to humanity
and to all living things. He says
that wild animals, dying of thirst
and routed out by the flames. are
terrorizing townspeople in the noun
tain district by midnight visits and
by their yells. Children are afraid
to be out after dark. Some of the
stories told about wild beasts in his
section rival those of Kipling's jungle
stories. Cougars stalk about at night
devouring chickens and drink water
stored in barrels for fire emergencies
Every man goes about armed to the
teeth and no arrests have been made
for carrying concealed weapons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-19
QUAINT UNCLE JERRY
HAS PASSED AWAY
A CELEBRATED WHITE K0Uy1
CXA8A0TE1 WHO HAD 18ZN
"OITICIAL DU8TE1" SINCE
GRANTS TIDE.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-"Uncle
Jerry" Smith. the "official buster" of
the White House, is dead. Appointed
by President Grant when the soldier
president first came into the White
House. Uncle Jerry had been con-
stantly on duty until few months
ago. His age, IS years, then began
to tell, and from that time until his
death. last week. the "officialA duster'
had been resting. u,
Before leaving for Oyster 1ey the
president. accompanied by GkArgel B.
Cortelyou, chairman of the ,f5publi-
can national committee, visiteS Uncle
Jerry at his home. The doctbrs say
that the effect of the presidents visit
certainly prolonged the old ma PIP life.
Uncle Jerry had a persoHaF ac-
quaintance with every public man Of
the country, and was a favorite with
all. He was one Of the sightA Of the
White House to the thousands'of WIS.,
itors. His quaint manner and-hfs ex-
IRENE politeness made hiniE m any
friends.
The "ofncial duster' was above the
average in height. Arrayed in huge
white apron and with.his smiling face
set off by gray skull cap, he always
attracted attention.
Just before he retired Uncle Jerry
became famous by hosting the flag
on the White House. with the union
down, signal of distress. His eye
sight had failed and he did not re-
alize his mistake. He was thereafter
relieved from the duty of hoisting
the flag and a regular army man was
given the detail.
Besides acting as flag raiser. Uncle
Jerry busted the stairways and the
lobby of the executive mansion. No
successor will be appointed and with
Uncle Jerry the position of official
buster" expires.