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The Washington times., 1904-09-21
TICKET SLATED BY CONFERENCE.

FOR GOVERNOR-Justice D. Cady Henick of Albany
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR-Francs Burton Harrison New York
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL-John Cunneen of Erie
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE-John Palace IT, of Monroe
FOR RCOMPTROLLER-George Hail. of St Lawrence
FOR STATE TREASURER-Snlon Schlacter of Onondaga
FOR STATE ENGINEER AND SURVEYOP-Tbomas II Str,%
er of Oneida County,
FOR CHIEF JUDGE COURT OF APPEAL S-Edgar NJ Cullen
of Kings
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE COURT OF APPEALs-Wnliam
E. Werner of Monroe
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DOING
AROUND HOTELS

There was no ond Of excitement in
the corridors Of the Grand Union HOtdl
this morning. and there was all sorts OF
talk current as to the outcome Of the
days convention.
Some declared that Tammany would
never consent to Grout's nomination
and they said that Mr.. Shechan would
line up with Leader Murphy IN an ef-
fort to prevent il.
This alignment of forccs-and it IL
the whole story of this convention-was
brought about by a promise made by
Mr.. Sheehau to Mr.. Murphy at the in
stance Of Judge Parker that no man
would be nominated who would be dis
tasteful 70 the leader of Tammany Hail
With this promise in his pocket Nj
Murphy came 10 Saratoga with no can
didate nor has he one at the present
time. When It was found last night
that Senator McCar~en had secured
enough delegates 20 make Grout's nOmi.
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Official Life Resumes lis
WOnted Activity.
PRESIDENT BACK TOMORROW
Fall Festivities Begin With Reception
and Dinner in Honor of Arch
bishop of Canterbury.
WHITE HOUSE PROGRAM.

Thursday, 6:15 p. m, President
Roosevelt arrives.
Friday, 9:30 a. m, resumes bust
ness in executive Offices unoccu-
pied for past month.
Friday. 2:3O p. m, French am
bassador presents VI. Picard, head
of the French commission to St.
Louis.
Evening. Conferences at White
House with Cabinet officers.
Saturday, 2:30 D. m, receives
delegates 10 InterparIiamentary
Peace Conference in East Room.
Evening. Dinner 10 Archbishop
of Canterbury.
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FIGHT RENEWED
AT PORT ARTHUR

CHEEFOO. Sept 21.--A general attack
was begun on Port Arthur at daybreak
Monday. and continued until nightfaU.
Apparently il was an effort on the nart
OF the Japanese TO capture the main
forts on the northeast side Of the for
tress.
For nearly three weeks the Japanese
were engaged in making preparations
Tor this attack. They have Oeen cons.d-
erably re-enforced. The main object Of
the besiegers is believed to be tn, can
ture Of the Kikwanshan and I:rluupsban
forts, and the forts between them II
these defenses are successfully carried
IL Will be an important but in no wise
final step toward the end.
Have Outlying Forts.
The japanese are stated to be bold-
ing four outlying forts near Erlune-
shan. which they captured at the end ~,
August anOrding useful aid in an at
tack. but the task the Japaa aese have
now set for themselves is so severe that
the chances Of success are regarded az
small.
Their attempt to capture the Eikwan-
shan fort at the end Of August is credi-
bly, stated TO have cost the lives OF an
entire regiment. This and other eXDe-
rfences seem 20 have impressed the oe-
siegers with a fun recognition Of the
immense strength of the fortress and
the dOgged resisting power Of the garri-
fCnniinuAd ON SAeond PagS)
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day viii become historical as a atttn1
cilmaX TO the most remarkable career
IN the political annals Of the Empire
Fight Seemed Imminent.
Predictions OF a fight upon the aoor
o: the Democratic State convention
seemed in a fair way to be realized de-
spite the efforts Of the leaders when
the conference Of political magnates
broke mp at ? O'clock this morning.
William F. Sheehan, Judge Parker's
personal representative: David. 3 Hin
the state leader: Charles T. Murphy.
.ammany-s chief; former Unlt61 states
Senator Edward Murphy. George Foster
Peabody. propagator of the Shepard
boom: National Committeeman Norman
=. Mack. August Belmont and state
Senator Patrick Henry McCarren. were
IN monentous conference from II o'clock
unJI = and. according 70 their own
statements and all appearances, We're
unable 10 reach an agreement as TO the
man who shall head the State ticket IN
20 the time adjournment was taken, IN
III O'Clock this morning.
McCarren a Surprise.
Senator McCarren, leader Of the Kings
county Democracy was generally credit
ed with having caused the greater part
of the prolonged anxiety. Most of the
politicians thought he was up to a jok-
ing game when he announced Monday
morning that his candidate. COMPTROLLER
Edward NJ Grout. of New York. would
have his support from first TO last, and
that all other candidates would receive
MS Unswerving opposition
Last night the GrUut boom spranP for
ward amazingly. and was forced into
such persistent prominence. that the old
leaders took fright, and combined som1-
what alien interests n seIf-defer sc. Nc
Carren's place in the conference was not
ostentatons. He smuggled himself into
the scene undetected. and his exit was
eqlaliy surreptluouS.
What he said and did there may never
pc Iully known, but the tired crowds
that stood outside for three hours before
and PLAYED the final trick OF as fine a
game OF cards as any politician could
look for in Empire state politics
BrOoklynite Busy.
Common rumor said that while the old
leaders vented views anent the elizibles
best suited to turn the State into the
Democratic column in November and
discussed the character and regulations
Of this one and that. Patrick Henry's
namesake from Brooklyn hustled out
among the delegates and corraled
enough of them TO pile up CONSERVATION
IN the ranks Of the anti-Grouters when
they heard Of what he had done
Upon leaving the conference. Mr.. Shee-
han said that all candidates for the
nomination had been fully considered
last night from Jerome through Shepard.
Stanchfield. Keough. Gaynor. Ely. No
Clellan, and HerriCk 10 Cfrout.
No decision has been reached.
Thrice during the night Judge Par
ker. az ESopus, was called up over the
long distance telephone by Mr.. Sheehan.
one Of the cOnterecS said today. that
no agreement would be reached in con-
ference upon any candidate of whom the
Presidential nominee did not approve.
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WEATHER REPORT.

High pressure and cool wea ther preva n
this morning over the northern two
thirds OF the country. with clear to part
ly cloudy weather and temperatures :
TO 10 degrees below the seasonal average
Heavy to killing frOsts occurred IN the
upper lake region. light 20 Heavy frosts
in the upper Mississippi Valley. and
freezlns temperature In the Northwest.
There have been showers in the At
lantic and Gulf States. Ohio Valley. and
lower lake region, and also locally in
the extreme West
IL will be cooler tonight in the South
Atlantic and Gulf States and still cooler
In the Ohio Valley. middle Atlantic
States and New England. Ii will con-
tinue cool I'm the lower lake region
There will be frost tonight in the Ohio
Valley. lower lake region. New Eng
lind. and the interior OF the middle
Atlantic States.
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DIED FROM EFFECTS
OF ESCAPING GAS

From the effects OF gas. which es-
CO ped from tube attached 20 stove.
John McAvoy. flfty-siX years old. died
at his home. 1917 Seventeenth Street
northwest, this morning.
Coroner hewitt was informed OF Nc
AVOy'S death. and after investigating the
case save n certificate Of accidental
death
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No Disturbance Mars the
Event, as Was APP
pretended
EMONYINCATHEDRAL
Procession From and to the
Palace-Gayly Clad
Throngs.

BELGRADE. Sept. n. - Peter I was
crowned King of Servia today.
The ceremony went of smoothly, with
no untoward incident
Special trains on servia's one railroad.
steamers on the Danube. and ferries
from the Hungarian city of zemIin. op-
posite. at an early hour brought great
crowds to see the ceremony.
Picturesque Costumes.
The townspeople and foreign visitors
were in ordinary European dress. but
the countrymen wore their national cos
tunes. A great number Of Servian peas
ants. in white and undyed sheepsllin
caps; Croats and Montenegrans. in pork
pie caps and clothes in all the colors
or the rainbow, and Turks and Moham-
medans, in fezes and turbans. gave an
extraordinary picturesqueness TO the
great assemblage
Tho soldiers were in dull blue. but
Vhefr officers had enough stars and gold
braid for General Kuropatkin. The Off
GERS OF the Sixth Regiment which was
instrumental in a great degree in bring
ing about She assassination of King
Alexander and Queen Draga, were es-
pecially prominent
The crowd was curious. but unenthusi-
astic. and toward these officers pre-
served stolid silence.
Many Troops on Hand.
The garrison. augmented by troops
from the provinces. IN all about 25.OOO
men. lined the streets through which the
royal procession would pass, before :
o'clock. University students and mer-
chants guilds took their places in spe-
cial stands along St Michael Street at
an early hour
space in the cathedral was reserved
for members OF parliament. foreign min
isters. and invited guests Stands for
the general public were placed at advan-
taEeous points near the palace and ca
thedral.
Royal Salvo.
At o'clock a salvo Of twentv-one
guns announced that the King was
about to leave the palace. As the cav
alcade emerged from the gate Of the new
palace there was loud cheering. chiefly
leu Dy government employees and agents
OF the police. who swarmed everywhere.
First OF ell. came the police prefect Of
the city. the marshal Of the court ana
several oficers all mounted. followed
DE mounted military band. Then came
squadron Of the Kings guard. IN
DrlBnt eastern looking uniforms. and
the Dig soldiers bearing the royal stand
ards After them. closely hanked bv
uniformed members of his staff. rode
King Peter
King Salutes.
His majesty recognized the cheering
with frequent military salute. and
peered eagerly and nervousIy right and
left into the crowd as II to Judge its
feeling toward him. The crowd In turn
strained on tip toe to see the King.
They saw an exceptionally thin man in !
a blue and gold uniform. and fez OF
white sheepskin. On the fez was a great
jcweled star OF the highest Servian mill
tsry order. and on his breast were baIf 4
dozen other stars. The face was
wrinkled, and the heavy lines copvereo5 !
a bout the mouth. which was partly Ma
den by a bristling white mustache
The King has aged greatly since the 4
Gays When-he Was-in exile I'm a Gene,-a
boarding house, and today looked 10 he |
a very old man. who only concea led his
feebleness by iron resolution.
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This week will see a resumption OF
busy life a. the White House. lacking
for the past month on account Of the
Presidents sojoUrn at Oyster Bay.
With the return of the Chief Executive
tomorrow evening the whole machinery
Of departmental life I'm Washington,
which has been whirring along at half
speed during dog days" will swing
into full stride again.
The Presidents return 10 the Capital
at the fall season always means q
prodigiOus renewal Of Governmental
activity. Vacations are practically AT
an end. and the full rush Of the winter $
business begins.
Engagements Ahead.
The President already has many en-
booked for the early season;
the White House will resume its social
as well as official activities.
The Archbishop Of Canterbury's visit
and the reception Of a number Of so
cieties Of international scope viii make
important the presence here
of the President and the First Lady Of
the Land, to act as host and hostess.
Many foreigners of title. who have been
attending the St Louis Exposition, will
be presented. The members Of the Dip
lOmatic Corps who have been summer
ing AT the seashore and in the noun
tains. Will return 20 make their devolrs
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PARDo PRESIDENT OF PERU.

LIMA. Sept. 21.-The Peruvian con-
gress. by a vote Of 101 against 50. pro-
claimed Jose PardO. President. and Sal
vador Cavero, first vice president Of the
republic.
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ENGAGEMENTS Ahead.
PRISONER DROWNED IN CELL.

CHICAGO. Sept. 21.-Homer Augustus
was drowned I'm q police station cell this
morning lie had laid himself on the
moor. and his head stopped water in q
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COMMISSION WILL
TAKE NO NOTICE
Not to Investigate Appeal
for Contributions.
IS OFFICIALLY UNADVISED
Knows Nothing Of Spence's Practice
Of Levying on IowaEs
in Office

Until the attention Of the Civil Service
Commission is officially called - the
practice OF Chairman r H. Spence. OF
the Republican State Campaign Co.rmit-
tee Of Iowa, in sending out appeals for
/ contributions from holders OF public
office the Government will be powerless
TO intercedc In the matter
This announcement was made this
morning by Commissioner Black when
asked what steps the Government con-
templated taking to break up the opera
tions Of the Iowa politician.
Up to the present time no Formal com
plaint has been made. Unles sthis is
done IL will be impossible to take cog
nizance Of the alleged oiTense.
TO Official knowledge.
Commissioner Black said his attention
had only been attracted to the case
through the newspaper reports. Con-
sequently no investigation has been
made. II is impossible. therefore said
General Black, to state whether spence
IS violating the law i'm sending out the
letters asking for aid.
Il has now developed that one of
SpenCeS letters appealing for financial
assistance has been received by Chief
Clerk Charles E Vroonan. OF the soIici-
I9r Once OF the Treasury Department.
MI Nroonan Is native of Iowa. and
was appointed TO the Government service
from that State
The communication was addressed to
Mr.. Nroonan's address at Hyattsvllle.
This makes it possible for Spence to
dodge the law making IL Illegal for
party leaders 10 send appeals for con-
tTibuuons TO men a I their Offices i'm the
Government buildings
Not an 0ficeholder.
Furthermore, Spence is not Federal
officeholdcr II he has pursued this
course i'm sending out his letters il is
unlikely the Government will be able
to take action against him.
As yet no instance has been recorded
Office. and ii is probable that in this
respect Spence prOited by the warning
administered to him two years ago AT
that time he was required to withdraw
his letters, and TO send circulars to
the same clerks. TO whom ne had ap-
pealed FOR money. citing the provisions
OF the law, Il Is held by the Civil
Service Commission that letters ad-
dressed TO men i'm their Offices is a VIOLA
tion Of the law.
The question was submitted several
years ago TO several prominent lawyers,
including John G. Carlisle. James c.
Carter, Charles J. Bonaparte, and
Mooineld Storey. The conclusions OF
these attorneys was that such letters
came within the meaning Of the United
states statute against soliciting 'in
any manner whatever" within rooms or
bulidihgs occupied hy the Government.
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STOPS PRINTING
CUSTOMS STAMPS
Treasury TO Give Hearing
to Tobacco Dealers.
BOTH SIDES TO BE HEARD
Independent Dealers Call Old Stamp
''Trade-MarIk of the
Trusts"

Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury II.
a. Taylor has ordered the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing to suspend
printing the new forms Of customs
stamps for cigar boxes.
Protest was made against these stamps
by the American Tobacco Company. II
has been decided to give all the tobac-
co interests concerned a hearing before
Treasury officials at an early date. The
hearing will probably be before Assist
ant Secretary Taylor, acting in place.
Of Secretary Shaw.
Trust Protests.
When the customs officials of The
Treasury recently ordered the printing
Of new stamp to replace that which
has been so long In use by the American
Tobacco Company that concern filed a
vigorous objection.
The order for new stamps was the re-
suit Of the complaint that iniependeut
cigar companies suffered a decided dis
advantage in trade because the Govern
ment customs stamp on American To-
baccO Company boxes led the public to
Deiieye the contents were guaranteed by
the United States
Independent Dealers Grievance.
Under reciprocity measures the indie
pendent dealers with factories at Key
West and Tampa, Fla, etc. We're able
to import the same tobacco as that
used by the trust in Cuba. Their cigars.
they claimed, were quite equal IN quail
ity TO the trusts, though this the public
could not be induced TO believe. they
said, because IL was not permissible for
them to use customs stamps.
They asked the Government to at least
change the form Of the label and not
allow il to appear as a trade mark for
the American Tobacco trust
Assistant Secretary Armstrong I'm
charge OF the customs ordered the new
stamps issued OF a different color resern-
bling the internal revenue variety. Work
on the new plates is now suspended.
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KURoPATKIRS BIG ARMY.

TOKYO. Sept. 21.-Kuropatkin. it is
learned, is preparing to make a de-
termined resistance at MGkden.
He mas strongly intrenched his
forces there, and he has an immense
army at his disposal.
The aghting there will be terrific.
as both armies are now In condition
10 renew the fighting.
Field Marshal Oyama. it is stated,
will continue to press Kuropatkin
until his operations are stopped by
snowfall.
He will then strongly guard his ad-
vanced position and remain there
until spring when he will take up the
work where he left off.
TO FALL WITHIN A FORTNIGHT.
LONDON, Sept. 21.-The Tokyo
correspondent Of the Reuter- TeIe-
gram Company says it is predicted in
Tokyo that the reduction Of Port Ar
thur will be accomplished within a
fortnight
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d. CADY HERRICK
AND F.B. HARRISON
THE CANDIDATES
New York Democratic Leaders Gathered at
Saratoga Complete a Compromise
Ticket After Many Conferences,
TAMMANY HALL MEN DEFEAT
CIRCUIT, McCARREN'S CHOICE

Hill to Nominate His Ancient Enemy.
Scene Promises to Be Most Dramatic
in the History of the Party.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21

Flynn's Business College, 9Th and K.
Business shorthand, typewriting-S25 year
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Turning Movement and
Attacks on Daling
Are Repelled.
SNOW TO END CAMPAIGN
Reduction of Port Arthur
Within a Fortnight
Predicted.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 2I.-
Kuropatkin, under date of yesterday,
reports that fianking attempt by the
japanese on the Russian left was un-
successful.
The situation at Mukden, itself, he
says, is unchanged.
On Monday, according to the report,
the enemy was observed moving to
the east of Daling. Later the Japa-
nese twice attacked the Russian posi-
tions at the Pass, while some com
2anies attempted an outfianking
movement against the Russian left.
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ATTACKS REPULSED.

The attacks were repulsed and the
fanking forces checked by cavalry
and machine guns.
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1t is quite possible that the attempt
to flank the Russians left gave rise
to the sensational report current this
morning that Kuroki with 100000
men had crossed the Hun River and
turned the Russian left.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21

Today fair and cooler; to-
morrow fair and continuing
cooler.
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TEMPERATrRE BrREAr.
DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURE.
THE SUN.


Sun sets today. y............... .6.Og
sun rises tomorrow. w.....................5.if
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oCnntinuAd ON SAeond PaEe.)
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-07-12
PARKER AND DAVIS
STANDARD BEARERS
Parker Notifies Convention That He Is
for Gold Standard.

st. Louis, July 10. (2:30 o'clock, a.
m. )-Alton B. Parker of New York, for
president, and Henry G. Davis of West
Virginia, for vice president-such. is the
result of the national democratic con
vention which closed at / 40 o'clock this
morning after four days session, and
these two men are now considered BY
practically all the leaders of the party,
with the exception of very few, to be
the strongest candidates the convention
could have named. Some of the party
leaders and Parker enthusiasts affirm
they will carry their native states easily.
Some feel sanguine of success, while
Others silently approve of the strong
choices made. Hearst, Gray, Bryan
and other democratic war horses seem
to be satisfied since it is all over and de-
clare that they will give the party their
best support.
ALSO o'clock this morning Henry
G. Davis of West Virginia received the
nomination for vice-presiient on the
first ballet. Immediately afterwards
the convention adjourned sine die and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1904-07-12
A New Invention.

David Still, the we'll known threshing.
machine operator, has invented an at
tachment to dispense with the services
Of the shoe DOWNS" says the Eagle. II
consists of draper about "a feet long
and 8 feet wide, upon which the straw il
dumped in nets out of the header beds
-Four large forks are so arranged as tc
distribute the straw in manner similar
to ''chinamen'' and it is then carried in.
to the self feeder. The speed of the
draper is easily regulated and it is run
by cable from the traction engine, one
man only being required to look after
its operation The invention is pro-
tected by a caveat filed in the U. s.
patent office.
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the weary delegation hastened as quick
ly as possible from the convention hall
to their respective apartments, seeking
rest and sleep after tho trying session Of
tae last two days and nights.
The nomination of ex Congressman
Davis was received With storms of ap.
plause, it being unanimous. He has
served number Of terms in congress
and is one Of the most distinguished
sons of West Virginia. He is 81 years
old, yet virile and active.
Parker for Gold Standard.
Following is the text OF the telegram
addressed to VIM. f. Sheehan
Hon. William F. Sheehan-- regard
the gold standard as firmly and irrevoc-
ably established and shall act according
ly if the action of the convention Of to-
day shall be ratified by the people. Az
the platform is silent on the subject, my
views should be made known, to the con-
vention, and if it proves to be unsatis-
factory to the majority request you to
decline the nomination for me at once.
SO that another may be nominated be-
fore adjournment "a. B. Parker"
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HIT WITH SHOVEL
w. A. HOLMES IN HOSPITAL
WITH SCALP CUT OPEN.
In Difficulty With N. ]. Crane, an
0. R. & N. Bridge Employe,
Receives Injury.

w. A. Holmes, an employ of the
bridge and building department OF the
0. r. d N. company, was struck on the
head with shovel Saturday by M. j.
Crane, o. R. & N. yard master at PEN
dleton, and serious cash cut in his
scalp over the ear with possible frac-
ture of the skull, says the East Oregon
ian.
Holmes is now in the hospital where
Dr. Cole took several stitches in his
head, and he is now resting very easily.
Crane has not been arrested although
the case is in the hands of Deputy
District Attorneys Collier and Win
ters, who will await the result OF
Holmes injury before taking steps in
the matter.
The o. R. & N. bridge crew was re-
pairing sidewalk at the Thompson street
crossing when several members OF the
crew were holding up heavy section Of
sidewalk, while others were shoveling
dirt from under it, when the men let the
walk fall, catching Cane, who was
standing at a switch with his back to
the sidewalk, and mashing bis foot and
injurying his back.
He made sharp remark to the mon
for allowing the walk to fall without
giving him warming, when Holmes, taxi
ing the remark as personal attack,
picked up shovel and started for Cane,
who also grabbed a shovel and struck
Holmes before the latter reached him.
Holmes was Immediately taken to the
hospital where DR.. Cole dressed the in.
jury.