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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
BIG WELCOME FOR TAGGART.
indianapolis Citizens Gather I'm Honor
of the National Chairman-Mr. Tag
CART Pledges His Best Efforts and
Pleads for a United Democracy.

Indianapolis, Ind. August 2.-Thos.
Taggart. chairman of the Democratic
national committee arrived home this
come in Tomlinson Hall. by the Demo-
Gratis of this city and county. The
speakers were Mayor John w. Holtz-
a Mr.. Taggart and Former Senator
Charles "A. Towne.
Mr.. Taggart was met at the depot b
two thousand people among them prom
inent Democrats OF the state, who have
gathered here for the state convention.
The parade to the hall was through the
principal business streets. Gathered at
The hall were 4.e00 people who gave the
ia tional chairman, who had served
three terms as mayor of the city, a
rousing reception, hundreds waving
flags. State Chairman O'Brien intro
Guced Mayor Holt=nan who welcomed
Mr.. Taggart home and congratulated
him and the party upon his selection
Ia conduct the national campaign.
In responding Mr.. Taggart said:
IN accepting the position OF chair
man. I fully realize the responsibility
thar the committee has with it and /
shall use every honorable mean with
IN my power to conduct the campaign
in such a that no friend of
mine will a cause 10 regret my Sc
lection.
y desire. however. to call your atten-
ton 20 the fast that 1t is impossible for
= nativnaI chairman alone to win a
t::toTy. lie must have the assistance
a.l1 coo. ~eration OF a united Democ-
rdcy, as well as that of every indepen-
GcI.t voter who believes in an honest
government and an economical admin
is.ratiOn of public affairs"
Former Senator Towne in his address
congratulated the party on having
Thomas Taggart for national chairman.
lie criticised the Republican party for
~ ne charged was a departure from
the fundamental principles of Ameri-
can government W came into the
world" sid ne. L cxempiify liberty
al Justice aEd when we cease doing
so, we ha5 better go out o. st."
The name OF Judge Parker was loudly
cheered. At the close Of the meeting
Mr. TaGSart said he probably would
announce members of the executive
committee tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
ESOPUS' GREATEST DAY.
Citizens Preparing for Big Celebra-
ton on Next Wednesday,, When
Judge Parker is Notified Of His
Nomination for the Presidency.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. .-1t is expect
ed that-the notification ceremonies
will take place about 2 p. m. on Wed
nesday of next week. The notiica-
tion committee will probably come to
RoSemount on a chartered steamer,
rather than by special train, though
arrangements are not completed. 1t
is not yet settled how large a company
Will be present at the ceremonies, or
who will be invited.
No visitors of political importance,
aside from E. c.. Wall of Wisconsin
are locke for at Rosemount within
a day or two, though there are stand
ing invitations to Democrats of note
in various parts of the country who
may come here any day. Among these
OF Alabama; Mayor Patrick A. Collins,
of Boston; Mayor Carter H. Harrison,
of Chicago; Representative w. r.
Hearst: Richard Olney, of Massachu-
sets; Senate Arthur Pue German;
Senator Joseph w Bailey; Judge Geo.
Gray, of Delaware; Senators Daniel
and Martin, of Virginia, and many
others of national reputation.
Judge Parker refused today to con-
firm the report hat he a accepted
the invitation of Norman E. Mack, he
national committeeman from e York
state, to be, with Mrs. rarker, his guest
at the st. Louis exposition on New
York state day, October 4. There is
reason, however, to believe tina. he
might make such a trip as this with
out violating the principle pon which
he has based his determination not to
make any speech-making tour. r.
occasion is not to be political.
The new railway station and other
improvements at Esopus, being made
by the West hore railway will be
completed before the notification.
Storekeepers and residents are prepar-
ing to make August 10 the greatest day
n h history Of Esopus. A large sup
ply OF bunting and flags ave been pro-
cured for decorative purposes.
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Report ON Crop Condition..

Washington. August 2.-The weather
Bureaus weekly summary OF crop con-
ditiOns says:
Cotton has made good growth in the
central and eastern portions of the
cotton belt, too rapid growth being re-
ported from portions Of Alabama,
Mississippi and Louisiana. Complaints
of rust and shedding are more general
than in the previous week in the Car
olinas, Georgia and Florida. Shedding
is also generally reported from Texas,
where most of the crop will be bene-
fitted by rains. drought being most Sc
rious in the north central counties.
Much Of the crop in Mississippi and
Louisiana is grassy. Picking continues
in Southern Texas. where it is said to
be general by the middle of August, and
has been begun in Florida
The condition Of tobacco is less IA
vorable in the Ohio valley where much
of the crop is in need of rain, but from
Virginia northward tobacco has made
good growth and topping is in progress.
Curing is progressing in the Carolinas,
the crop in the Carolinas being much
lighter han usual.
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Three Days Assault on Port Arthur
Fails

Che Foo, Aug. "A desperate three
days assault OF the nner defenses On
the northern and eastern sides of Port
Arthur a failed, according to advices
brought by two junks which arrived
here today. A Russian who escaped
from Port Arthur via Pigeon bay, on
the night of July %, state that the earth
trembled under the terrific ~cannonad-
ing, which began at 4 a. m. July &c,
and ended during the night Of July 20,
when the battle ceased. A Chinese
who has arrived here ON a junk con-
firms the Russians statement that the
Russians killed and wounded during
the assault numbered between five and
six hundred. The 1apanese in their
repeated assaults against the eastern
forts on the hills, through barbed
wire entanglements and oyer mines,
displayed bravery. They were moved
down by the hail of shells and bullets
and the explosion Of mines under their
feet. Their losses are estimated at
20, 600. The Russian declares that the
Russians held all the eastern forts
leading to Golden hill and that the
japanese, shattered n exhausted, re-
tired to the eastward.
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washington, August q


Washington, August Administer
Powells recent reports to the state de-
partment have frequently appraised Off
Gals of the department of the present
condition of disQuiet n rioting at Port
au Prince, Upon a quiet hint from
the state department the navy depar;-
ment has been keeping a closer eye
upo the situation in Hayti and Admir-
al Sigsbee with his Caribbean SCI
squadron has managed to keep at Ieas:
one warship at all times within a day
or two sail of. the Hayden capital. The
American interests in Port au Prince
and vicinity are considerable, and aside
from the railroad and some local mu-
nicipal property some Of the surround
ing plantations are controlled by Amer
lean capital.
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VIII be Formally EOtiAed
Today.

Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. z.-Arrange-
menfs were completed ut the home OK
Senator Fairbanks today for the for
NAL notification OF his nomination Tor
the vice presidency by the Republican
national convention The ceremonies
will take place on the Fairbanks lawn,
at / O'Clock tomorrow afternoon The
notification speech win be delivered by
former Secretary q War E1fhu Root.
Senator Tttrbanks VIII briefly respond
The exercises will be open to the public
and win occupy LEI than an hour.
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ANTT-PROHIBTTTONISTS WIN.
Fremont Citizens Rebuke Arbitrary
Action OF the County Commits
siOners
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial To The Messenger.)
Goldsboro, N. c., August 2. 1901
The election in Fremont on the ques
ton of a ~dispensary resulted I'm favor
of the The vote was 81 for
and Is against.
On the first of last July the county
commissioners refused to grant license
to the saloon keepers of the town.
This made the majority Of the people
very indignant. They claimed that
they should have been allowed to VOTE
on the question themselves and they
went at work at once to secure an cleo
ton on the question OF a dispensary.
The result Of h election was a re-
bulk to the arbitrary action Of the
county commissioners. and il taken as
a victory for the anti-prohibitioniste.
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Turner Nominated for Governor Of
Washington. 4.
Bellingham. Washn.. August 1.-The
Democratic state convention tonight
nominated former Senator George
Turner for governor by reclamation.


Smithville. Texas. August TT. n
T~anquary. IN charge Of the telegraph
ers strike on the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas south of Hillsboro. states that
ALI of the men are out. A report from
Denison il that he new men sent TO
that point were prevailed upon not to
go to work. The railroad has succeed
today and these in the cities. The agent
at the smaller stations are still hand
ling the. express and mail matter. q
refuse to touch the keys Trains are
running approximately by h time
card
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
Strikers Apply for Work.

Fort Worth. Texas. August q
Packers say that many strikers today
applied for their old positions. but
none OF them were employed. as
the companies had all the men they
could Use. All pickets have been
withdrawn. The strikers continue to
saw they are satisfied with The situa-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
Two REPORTS
Japanese and Russian
Views of Recent
Operations
ASSAULT FAILED

The Russians Are Falling a on
Liandiansian - News is Eagerly
Awaited OF What Happened on
August I'd. When it Is Considered
May Have Occurred - Refugees
from Port Arthur Say That a Des-
Derate Three Days Attack Was
Repulsed With Tremendous JaDa-
nesc Losses-Rear Admiral Jesscn
Reports the Recent Doings Of the
VIadivOstok Squadron
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Ayres Elected President OF the
University Of Tennessee.

Knoxville. Tenn. Aug. 2.-Dr. Brown
Ayres was today elected president Of
the University of Tennessee "a sue
coed DIR. Charles W. Dabney. DR..
Ayres was professor OF physics at Tu-
lane University, New Orleans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
MRS. NELSON NILES DEAD.
She Passed Away Suddenly Of Heart
Disease While on a Visit tn Her
Son at West Point.

West Point. ". T.. August Mrs.
Nelson A. Miles died here last night OF
disease. She and General Miles
been visiting their son. Sherman,
who is a student at the Military Acad-
envy. General Miles was not present at
the time OF his wffe's death. having
out of town yesterday. He re-
turned today. Mrs. Miles wa2 a. years
old. She made a number OF calls yes
terday and apparently was in her usual
health. At her bedside when death
came. were her son-in-iaw.5 Colonel
Samuel Reber, United States Army. her
son Sherman and her nieces. Mtsa Fitch
n Miss Hoyt. Of washington
Mrs. Miles was the daughter OF Gen.
eral Charles Sherman and a niece OF
n late Senator John Sherman, OF
Ohio and Genera William z. Sherman.
washington. August z7Presfdent
Roosevelt sent 20 Lieutenant General
Miles today a telegram expressive Of
the sympathy OF himself and Mrs..
Roosevelt In the Generals bereave-
ment. Mrs. Miles was well known 70
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. who
held I'm her In cordial esteem.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05

OF Its existence ; for while
mercury and potash seem
to cure and all external
signs disappear. the dis
ease is doing its destruc-
tive work within, or the
patient is constantly
harassed by returning
symptoms and unmistaka-
bic traces Of the blood
poison. TIL ands of
physical wreck and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05

Esopus, n Y, Aug. 2.-The rumor
that Geore Foster Peabody, of Brook
lyn, would be treasurer of the national
committee vas the only important po-
fitical topic attracting much attention
here today. Judge Parker refused to
comment in any way upon the report,
but it is believed to be we'll founded,
and unless some important change in
the situation is made necessary by
later developments the selection of Mr..
Peabody as treasurer will be announced
within "a hours.
1t is known that during the three
hours conference between Judge Parker
and Mr.. Peabody last Saturday prac-
tically every important aspect of til /:
democratic situation was discussed.
1t is still believed here that William
F. Sheehan will be chairman of the
executive committee, and hat the fl
nance committee will be amalgamated
Herewith. Mr.. Sheehan remains in
New York city where it is understood.
he is combining attention to his legal
business with a close cooperation III
the affairs of the national committee,
including the selection of a new east
ern headquarters.
New York, Aug. 2.-George Foster
Peabody, who is said to be the
probable choice as treasurer Of the
Democratic national committee, was
born in Columbus, Ca, July 81, 1852,
and has been prominently identified
with many financial and other enter
prises in all parts Of the United States
and Mexico for many years. He is a
director in many corporations, includ-
ing the Genera Electric Company,
the Morton Trust Company, the South
ern Education Board and the Southern
Improvement Company. Mr. Peabody
is a personal friend of Edward NJ.
Shepard, whose campaign as the Dem
ocratic nominee for mayor, he assis-
ted in managing. AS an Independent!
Democrat Mr.. Peabody supported Mr.
Low in his first campaign
Mr.. Peabody was a member of the
Palmer and Buckner executive and fl
nance committees and had charge Of
the Palmer and ,Buckner headquar-
tiers in the east in 1895.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
Will Probably be Treas
urer of the National
Committee
GOLD DEMOCRAT

Mr.. Peabody. rs an Independent
Supported Low for Mayor Of New
YOrk-He Was N Charge OF the
I'm the East-The Report as to His
Being Chosen for Treasurer. While
Not Officially Confirmed. Is Well
Founded-It is Believed that Mr..
Sheehan Will be Chairman OF the
Executive Committee
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
Severe Defeat to the Russians

Toxic. August General Kuroki
has administered a severe defeat to
the Russians who defended the Rus
sian east flank AT Lao Yang, winning
separate actions at Yushulikzu and
Yangze pass. The two places are 26
miles part but the wv actions were
ought at the same time. The Rus
slams held strong positions. The Their
mOmeter registered over ITO degrees
Fahrenheit, and the soldiers suffered
cruelty from heat exhaustion. At
Y~uShulikzu. the Russians hard two di-
visions of infantry and some artillery.
and they resisted the japanese as
saults vigorously.
Both attacks We're begun at dawn
on Sunday, July 81. At YuShulikzu
the Japanese carried the Russian right
and left wings. but on ccount of the
strength of the main Russian position
they We're unable TO press the attack.
The two armies rested Sunday night,
facing each other.
At dawn on Monday the Japanese
resumed the attack, and by noon they
lax dislodged the enemy and driven
MIN four miles to Laoholing.
At Yangze pass also the Japanese
were successful. Their artillery OPEN
ed on the enemy and il infantry NOV
ed forward from Makumeza- The at
tack on this place was made at one
oAIo W a.
the japanese were in possession of
a majority of n Russian positions
although the enemy had resisted with
determination. The Japanese forces
passed the night in battle formation.
n another assault was made en-
Monday at dawn. BY s o'clock Mon
day morning Yangze pass and the
surrounding heights had been carp
tured. General Kuroki explains the
s1owness of these actions by stating
that the difficult topography of the
battlefield made it impossible to main
tain good artillery positions. and tina
the heat fatigued his troops.
The Russian force at angie pass
was estimated at two and one-half di-
visions and four batteries of artillery.
The enemy retreated toward Tang
hoyen.
General Kuroki reports the capture
of some field guns. but the number
is not given. The Japanese casualties
are being investigated.
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Hoods IarsdpdHu0

Acts with the most direct. beneficial effect
on the kidneys. 1t contains the best and
safest substances for correcting and tonine
these organs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
Dragged-D0
Feeling
In the loins.

Nervousness, undressing sleep. despon-
dency.
1t is time you were doing something.
The kidneys were anciently called the
aeins-in your case they are holding the
reins and driving you into serious trouble.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05

WANTED-FTvE HUNDRED CORDSI
FAT LIGHTWOOD. $3.8e per cord
delivered at Wilmington. Address
Spirittine Chemical Co., Wilmington,
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The
SERPENT

The worst disease the world has ever known. and
the greatest scourge to the human race, is Contagious
Blood Poison. One drop of the virus of this most
horrible of all diseases viii poliute and vitiate the
nurest. healthiest blood, and within n short time after
the first little sore appears the system is filled with the
.xful poison and the skin breaks out in a red rash;
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05

A FARM FOR SALE on Myrtle Grove
Sound, containing 446 acres, 10
miles from Wilmington, so acres
cleared. ]. w. and w. NJ. Hardi-a
son, Holly Ridge, N. c. sw-2w
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Ansr suffering twelve years
nom CONTAGIOUS Blood Poison.
and trying the best physicians
and all the patent
procurable, and stcad-
lily contiuuing TO grow worse
rave up al hope Of recovery, and
physicians pronounce6 my case
incurabls. Hoping agatnsthope.
I tried 3. O.. .. improved from
the frst bottle, and affair taking
twelve was cured sound and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05
An Important Russian Defense Car
tured.

Toxic, August al d. MT is re-
ported here that after three days of
desperate lighting the japanese have
captured S~hantaikow. one of the I'm
portant defenses of Port Arthur.
Shanjaikow is situated on the rai1-
road leading from Port Arthur to
Kinchou. and is between Ingentzi bay
and Victoria bay. but closer to the
former than the latter. Roughly
speaking Shantaikow is about ten
miles from the actual fortress OF Port
Arthur. II Is a position Of great nat
ural strength. commanding a broad
plain leading to Wuchialun. another
strong position on hills about four
miles from the fortress.
-.Yangtzuling Evacuated by Russians.
Liza Yang. August 2.-After a
IL &c battle the eastern Russian force
hhs evacuated Yangtzuling (six miles
west of Molten pass).
A Battle Lasting n Day.
Hal. Cheng. Monday. August L.
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the olands of the proins swell, the throat and become uceIated,
the hair and eyebrows drop out. and often the entire surface OF the body
scovered with coppercolored splotches and sckening ores and erup-
tons. Contagious Blood Poison is as treacherous n elusive as the
serpent. You may be carrying it in your veins with 10 vsiole aaen
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-08-05

A Battle Lasting n Day.
Hal Cheng. Monday. August L.
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ST. Petersburg, August $3.50 a.
m.-Allowing for the inevitable con-
1ict in names-the Japanese and Rus
sian reports seem to agree on the
main points of military developments
up to August 1, but both stop short
at the interesting point. namely. re-
garding What happened on August 2,
when it is possible that a decisive
struggle was going on east and south
of Liao Yang.
The usual crowds were
around the bulletin boards outside the
office of the general staff until long
after midnight, awaiting further Off
cfal details. put nothing was given
out beyond General Kuropatkin's two
official dispatches il Is evident
from these dispatches and from the
Japanese reports thai the Russians
are falling back ON Liandiansian, a
strong defensive position in the hills.
t~wenty-four miles south of Lao
Yang.
General kuropatkin admits that
there We're heavy losses along the Sal
HaSHe-hido lang ROAD July 81. TINS
offlclaI account is somewhat %inconclu-
s1ve. but it indicates that although
the Russians withdrew from their adj
yanced positions, Kuropatkin hoped to
be able to hold his main Positions even
in the face of superior force, and that
he expected heavy fighting on this line,
probably about Anping. This battle
probably was proceeding August 2, al
though the despatch reports that all
was quiet UP to noon of August l..
In the meantime a serious enve:oD-
ing movement OF three japanese divis-
ions was maturing around the Russian
left at Hal Cheng where there already
heavy fighting on July 81. No news
has been relieved from Port Arthur.
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chronic invalids from Il
tainty of the mercury and
kill the serpent. AS long
in its fangs; and while
ton. Safety lies only in
and killing the serpent.
an antidote for Blood P
vegetable ingredients, an
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no return or symptom ofths vile disease-
Warsaw, n. u. ~AEoisTk
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|. effects of Blood Poison know the uneer-
potash treatment-that it STILES but does not
as there is life in the serpent there is danger
our blood is tainted there is danger of iafec-
rushing out the life of the loathsomc disease
For many years S. S. S. has been known as
ison. 1t is a remedy composed entirely of
we offer $1,000 for proof that it contains