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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

1t is wise Russian who can tell
whether a bit of paper captured from
the Japanese is war map or a re-
ceipt for horse liniment.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

OF course, the trouble was that
Nine. Patti had already said good-by
and the American people took her at
her word.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12
Has gii,le Printed In 1917

A Rockland, Me, woman. Mrs FL
lott Stone owns Bible whicf was
printed IN 1916 = csnf 70 re, from
the familr Of Ga- @.storc OF whom
she &c liraa
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

Ii Nine. Sarah Bernhard tells what
she knows her Memoirs" ought to be
even more interesting than those of
Herbert Spencer.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

The correspondent who telegraphs
from the far East that Gen. Ma is the
father of the Chinese army must be
an Irishman.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

Are the American people asked to
believe that Mr. Schwab has been at
Monte Carlo all this time and has
broken the bank only once!
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

What IL all American women are
pigeon-toed? 1t doesn't seem to inter
fere with their getting married.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

The New York dressmakers have
declared war on the tailor-made girl.
They'll have to fight hard, for she
has many defenders.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

Almost any city can be made beau.
tiful. but the first step seems to be
to start something like they had re-
Gently at Baltimore.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

The senate has lifted Chaplain
Hale's pay 500 year, but how many
senators has he converted?
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

Can we fancy anything more de-
iriously picturesque than "a chaotic
anarchist?
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

Korea may change its name from
the land of the morning calm" to
the land of all-day trouble"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

There being no other handy method
OF attracting attention, Peru has had
an earthquake.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12
Girls Drink BRANDY and cotfee.

Tho teachers OF three French public
schools in Normandy report that rs
per cent Of the girls In them take
brandy In their coffee at breakfast
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12
WillInq to Overlook IL.

Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN.
GAmmRGion, aays pain, wind collie. sc bottle,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

P'so's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for NIL affections of the throat and lungs.-wA.
Q. ESDSLEY. Vanburcn. Ind, Feb. 10. 1904
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12
A BIG TREES CENTURIES OF LIFE.


Cover Wound by
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-05-12

But Captain Keats he knew the game
aud sWure to share the sport
For he never yet came In too late to
fight
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
A FULL INVESTIGATION.
Secretary Wilson to Enquire Into
Reports of Leakage I'm the Cotton
Report

Washington, September 10.-Secre-
tary of Agriculture Wilson does not
intend to let drop the recent complaint
of the Savannah Cotton Exchange,
that there had been a leak in the cot
ton report of September 2. He has
requested the exchange to tell him
where they got the report of the al
legged leak. Although his message
was sent yesterday, no reply as yet
has been received. The secretary
stated tonight that he will give the
exchange u reasonable time to reply,
falling in which he proposes to take
other means Of ascertaining the name
of the party who reported that there
had been a leak I'VE are going" he
said, Ito follow the matter UP to the
end"
The secretary reiterated the denial
OF Acting Secretary Moore, made at
the time of filing of the charge. about
the giving out Of advance information
regarding the condition of the cotton
crop.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
WINS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
III. Chandler Egan the Victor I'm the
Amateur Championship Tourna-
mcnt.

Short Hills. y. J.. Sept 1o.-The am
teur championship tournament OF the
United States Golf Association. which
began Tuesday and ended today on the
links OF the Baltusrol golf club was
won by II. Chandler Egan. Of the
Exmoor country club. Chicago. eight
up and six to play. He defeated
the young Brooklyn player Fredk
Herreshoff. who attends school near
Pottstown. Pa, and who was entered
from Ekwanck country club OF Man
chester. Vermont. When the play was
over the general verdict was that the
expected had happened and that the
champion OF the western golf assocla
tlon had we'll earned the title and ac-
companying prizes by clever, clean,
consistent work throughout the tourna-
ment
The wedding out process brought
the big field OF 133 down TO Egan and
Herreshoff for a final round of So holes
TO play. The report of the game In
details shows that the Chicago man
got into playing stride far too swift
for his more youthful opponent, and
the first half of the match was over
whelmingly in Egan's favor, as he was
nine UP at the 18th hole.
For the first two holes OF the SECOND
round Herreshoff PLAYED an even
game with Egan, halving both. but
Egan won the next. The play was
steady until the end at Il holes, which
was won by Egan 3 to 4. This gave
him the match, eight up and six 70
play
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
TROUGH RIDERS" CAPTURED. :,
A Band of Negroes, Whose Object
Was TO Burn and Rob Stores,
Rounded Up by Detectives.

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 1O.-Southern
Railway detectives have captured in
Sussex county, at a station called
bonneville, a band of twelve negroes
somewhat similar in purpose to the
Before Day clubs being rounded up
further south. This band styled them
selves the Rough Riders and their
object was to rob and burn houses
and stores in the vicinity of Home
VllIe, the detectives allege.
The twelve captives charged with
robbing and burning the Southern
hallway station at bonneville. and
with plotting to rob and burn the gen
eral store of Bert and Chapel at the
same place. The leader of the band
is Bud Tucker and his comrades are
Charles Smith. Garfield Channers, Tom
Brown, Charles Wrenn, Jim Moiler.
oscar Taylor, Fred Besard, Jim Glenn
ons. Will Tucker, Jim owens and
Frank Besard
The crowd is confined in the Sussex
Jail, a wooden structure, and the de-
tectives fear they will make their es-
cape. An effort will be made to have
the gang removed to Petersburg for.
safety.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
A "BEFORE DAY" CLUB.
Six We'll to Do Farmers Were Marked
for Slaughter.

Macon, Ga. Sept. 10.-Specials to
The Telegraph from Athens say there
is some excitement and much talk over
the securing of what is said to be pos
tive evidence of q Before Day" club
in Clarke county, and Sheriff Weir Is
in readiness to serve warrants against
the negroes implicated. The names OF
the six alleged members of tn club are
already known. They are all farm
hands and live on the plantations of
six well to do farmers, who are mark
ed for slaughter.
The aim of the negroes is said TO
have been to wait until some cotton
had been sold by the farmers and IN IN
TO kill the men, rob them and burn
their houses. Peace warrants VIII
probably be issued for the negroes i'm
plicated. 1t is hoped that, now that
the plot has been discovered. the ne
groes will not dare put IL into execu-
ton.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
LOSS OF LIFE AVERTED.
Captain Hart's Action i'm Bleaching q
Steamer Probably Prevented Any
Persons from Drowning.

Washington, Sept. 1o.-A possible :oss
OF life was averted tonight by the
prompt action Of Captain Pink Hart.
Of the excursion steamer River Queen.
having on board about 200 negro excur-
sionists bound for Indian Head. Nd.
The steamer ran into a lumber scow
about four miles down the Potomac
and sustained injuries which caused
her rapidly to fill. She was in a sink
ing condition when Captain Hart
beached her. The boat Is lying In an
easy position. and IL Is expected that
all the Passengers will be taken on
during the night, as a number OF res
cue boats are on the scene.
When the news Of the accident first
reached Washington IL was rumored
that a number OF lives had been lost.
The police boat vigiiant, in command
OF Harbor Master Sutton, was deS
patched to the disabled steamer, but
after finding that the passengers were
in no danger. returned to Washington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13

Esopus, ~. Y, September i0-whether
Judge Parker shall continue to con-
duct his personal campaign at Rose
mount, whether ne shall go TO New
York and take a more active part. or
whether he shall go on 4 speaking
tour. have been questions that have
agitated the minds Of callers at Rose
mount today. IL Judge Parker's per-
sonal Judgment determines the Ques-
tons he will remain quietly at home.
regardless of any demands mat may
be made upon him. His views were
set forth in a statement issued at
Rosemount today as follows:
Arthur McCausland. Judge Parker's
private secretary, said this morning
that the stories TO the effect that
Judge Parker is to go 10 New York
to take personal charge OF the can
vass or 10 assist the committees in
its conduct, or that he Is dissatisfied
with the work or either the national
or state committee. are untrue. He is
gratified with the efforts OF both the
committees. He believes the members
ly, harmoniousIy and effectively. AMI
that they are wise in not telling about
il. The judge has thought or guiIrs
to New York for day or two. aft@-
the publication OF his letter of accept
ance but he may not even do that
Many OF Judge Parker's visitors to-
day advised the candidate TO go on a
speaking trip. They said his presence
is needed in the doubtful states where
rallies could be held. Judge Parker
later discussed the question with wiz
liam Sheehan OF the national execu-
tive committee, Colonel Lamont and
Hermann Ridder, of New York.
Judge Parker was urged by Mr.. Rid
der to make at least ten speeches IN
the doubtful states. Mr.. Ridder sug-
gested a trip bv Judge Farker a little
later in the campaign.
Another visitor today was Labor
Commissioner Warner. Of North Caro-
lima.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
sCHLEY's AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
'Forfy-Fiye Years Under the
Flag

New York. Sept. 1o.-Announcement
Is made that Rear Admiral Schiey win
shortly publish his autobiography. un-
der the title OF "Forty-fve Years Un-
der the Flag" About one-third Of the
book will be devoted to the Spanish
war. concerning which the admiral will
say in his preface:
In the chapters which relate 10 the
operations against Cervera's fleet. the
purpose has been to record the events
from the writer's own view point. 20
criticize in a spirit OF fairness. but
without malice. bearing in mind tnat
wherever IL has been necessary 10 re-
fer TO apparent Inconsistencies IN the
statements Of others. the author has
endeayored always to avoid unnecessa-
ry personalities. Through the courtesy
Of Secretary Moody, recourse has been
had to official papers which were not
available before his accession TO Of
fee"
rhe remainder OF the large volume
win be given the narrative OF Admiral
Schley's services at sea.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
japanese Soldiers Become Unmanage-
able.

Lao Yang, September Via Tien
Tsin. September 10.-The Japanese
officers were unable to restrain their
soldiers after six days OF desperate
fighting. and Iooting became genera.
Last night the soldiers, in attempting
to rob the missionary and Red Cross
compound, stabbed DR.. A. w. Wester,
a we'll known missionary, in the neck
and hand. This is said to be the first
instance the japanese soldiers have
been known to be uncomfortable.
The Japanese were welcomed by the
Chinese but they abused the good
name which they established in the
'paness war.
Chinese refugees are still arriving
from the battle-ground, where native
fortune seekers are securing the field
for treasure. Most of the dead have
been buried, but broken accoutrements
StreW the trenches.
The Japanese operate the railway
frequently, with cOolie power.
The Japanese reinforcements are EN-
route north by all roads.
rince Kaiyen, brother Of the EN-
perOr of Japan, commander Of the sec
ond brigade of cavalry. has passed Hal
Cheng.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Armed Manci,urians Worrying Rus
slams.

Chicago, ILL.,, September 10.-The
Che Foo correspondent of the Daily
News reports from a bandit camp of
the Chun Chuses. near Shinoontun, u
concerted movement against the Rus
slams of five mounted bands of armed
Manchurians, to the total number of
$4,000. under General Dhzfn, with
several japanese advisers. This for
midabie force is crossing the Lao
river and worrying Kuropatkin's right
and rear, below Mukden. The ban
dts lately intercepted a Cossack con-
voy bringing 1000 cattle and 500
horses from Mongolia. They ambush
ed two Sotnias and killed 19 Cossacks.
Six Cossacks were captured One OF
therI. an officer, was decapitated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Soldiers Of Both the Jap
and Russian Armies
Are Resting
A NEW CAMPAIGN

The War Office is Disposed to Ahnnt
that With the Russian Defeat at
LiaO Yang, All Hope OF turning the
Tide of the War This Year is Aban-
acknowledgements from the Front
Show Inactivity i'm the Fighting
Zone and the Reduction of HOSTILE
ties to a Minimum-LOsseS on Both
Sides from August 26th to Septem-
her 9th Are Estimated at from
10000 to 7O,OOO-Thrilling Story OF
the Evacuation of Lao Yang.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Revolt OF A. and NJ Students Has
Collapsed

Raleigh, y. c., September 1o--The
revolt of the students at the State AS-
ricultural and Mechanical college, be-
gun for greater liberties in the col
lege. has collapsed. though thirty Of
the seniors ara still 1u... Five ~
mained in college and eight returned
today. Some fifteen or twenty have
left Raleigh, the others are here and
are expected 10 return 10 college All
the other classes have returned 10
duty and the college authorities control
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Young Girl Kidnapped.

Atlanta, Ga, September 10.-Accorc-
ing TO a letter from c. e. James.
prominent citizen OF yaifey Head. Ala,
10 the chief of the Atlanta police. his
16-year-oid daughter. Annie, has been
kidnapped.
IL Is the belief of the father that
his daughter was kidnapped In Chat
tanooga, Tenn, last Thursday while
on her way TO Sylvania, Ala, TO visit
relatives
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Reduced Rates for Cane Growers
Association

Montgomery. Ala. Sept 1o.-Capt. d.
G. Purse, president OF the Southern
Cane Growers Association. announced
that a round trip rate of one fare
plus twenty-five cents has been grant
ed by the railroads of the south to
those who desire TO attend the con-
vention of that organization In this
city January 25 next.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Russian Army at MuXden.

Mukden, September 8.-Via Pekin,
September 1O.-The rearguard of the
Russian army, which has been under
fire for a week. succeeded in bringing
most of it's transport and guns through
here. The Japanese are coming by
the railroad.
The Japanese force under General
Kuroki is now in the hills to the east
Of here
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Losses Estimated at From 10000 tS
10000.

Tie Pass. Manchuria, September 10.
The break down of General kuro-
patkin's strategy, when he had with
drawn his main army to the right bank
of the Taitse river, after General
KurOki had crossed the stream above
Lao Yang, is explained as follows:
''The movement was beautifully
planned Kuropatkin intended to at
tack Kuroki. push a column UP the
right bank and completely isolate him
from Generals Oku and Nudzu, on the
other side of the river. Only an acci-
dent upset this plan. General Stakel-
berg's corps, which was still on the
left bank at the extreme right. failed
to stand up against the superior force
of the Japanese. When Stakelberg
reported that he was retreating, 1t
seemed TO Kuropatkin that portion
of his army, apparently eastward. with
the right resting on the river and the
left unprotected. might be enveloped
Dy the japanese in pursuing Stakel-
berg. He. therefore, drew off and re-
formed his front and the retreat from
Yentai began and continued the rest
of September 8, the Russians reaching
Shakhe September 4.
The losses on both sides from
August 26 to September are estimat-
ed at from sixty to seventy thousand
killed CT wounded. Many of the killed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Contesting Brown and
Blue Armies on Dress
Parade
1t. GEN. CHAFFEE

was the Reviewing Officer and the
Men Presented a Fine Appearance
The Review Occupied Nearly Three
Hours and Was Witnessed by an
Immense Gathering OF People
''Dixie" Was the Most Popular
Tune Playe,i-Onicers and Men
Have Very Vivid Idea OF Actual
Warfare and the Movements Have
Been Executed With Military Preci-
sion-The Entrainment Problem Be-
gins.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13

and wounded were left behind in the
Chinese corn.
The japanese are experiencing great
difficulty in bringing UP supplies Of
ammunition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Over 10000 Wounded Taken to Muk-
den.

Toxic, September 1o.-S p. NJ
General Kuroki reports that after last
Mondays battle, the Russians moved
over ten thousand wounded to MuKden
and that the Russians left 5000 in the
vicinity of Lao Yang.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Judge Parker is Advised
to Go on a Speaking
Trip
PREFERS ESOPUS

Judge Parler's Personal Judgment l.
TO Remain at Roscmounf. hut tfs-
Leaders Are Anxious for Him TO
Take q Moro Active Part I'm the
Cnmpaign-A Statement Given Out
by the Judges Private Secrctar,-
Herman Ridder Urgcs the Candi-
date to Make ut Least Ten Speeches
I'm the Doubtful States, the Trip to
be Made Little Later I'm the
Campaign.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
No Fighting in the Sphere OF Activity
GaDton1her -THb

NO TISIIIIfI- III kIIt SIIiiOTC Oh -hNtTNfIS. {.
St. Petersburg, September 10--The
Emperor has received the following
dispatch from General Kuropatkin,
dated yesterday:
No fighting has taken place in the
sphere of operations. and the enemy
showed no perceptible activity Sep
tember or September 9. Heavy
rains continue. which does not permit
of the roads drying or of their being
repaired
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13
Japs Capture Provisions and Ammuni-
ton.

London, September 10.-A dispatch
to the Japanese legation from Toxic.
timed 1915 p. m. today, says:
Field Marshal Oyama reports that
after the fighting of September and
September our right occupied the
Yentai colliery and Yumentse hill
The enemy's main force is believed to
have retired north of Hun river. Be-
fore the evacua ton of Lao yang the
enemy burned the magazines near the
station, but we captured an immense
quantity of provisions and ammuni-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13

.sThe troops on both sides are rest
ing" This information from the AS
sociated Press correspondent at Muk-
don came in a dispatch filed at 1O:5o
n m. Saturday night and, coupled with
REPORTS received at ST. Petersburg sat
urday from General Kuropatkln ana
lieutenant General Sakaharoff report
ing inactivity in the fighting zone
Thursday and Friday, indicates tnaI
since Thursday, because Of the torren-
fia1 rains and heavy roads, hostllltles
have been reduced to a minimum
The rear guard of the Russians have
succeeded in taking most of its trans
port and guns through Mukden. The
Japanese however, are reported gong
by the railroad and a force under Cen
eral Kuroki is in the hills east OF
Mukden.
A St Petersburg despatch says the
war office is reluctantly disposed TO
admit that with the defeat of the Rus
slams at Lao Yang, practically all nope
of turning the tide of the war this year
departed, that KurOpatkin must retire,
await reinforcements and prepare for
q new campaign next year. No word
10 heard III 81. petersburg looking in
the direction of peace, however.
Chinese reports received at Mukden
estimate the japanese force in the bat
tie of Lao Yang at 100000 men,, Of
whom 10000 were Chinese and Ke-
reans.
General Kuroki reports that after
the battle of september 3 the Russians
took 10000 wounded to Mukden, leav
ing 5000 in the vicinity of Lao Yang.
No official figures on the losses at
the battle of Lao Yang has been given
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-13

(continued on Fifth Page.)
The broad ax., 1904-10-29

in Chicago, and in 1892 he acted as one
of the secretaries to the Democratic na-
tional committee, serving under Ben T.
Gable at the Chicago headquarters.
After the election of Mr. Cleveland,
Mr.. Spangler was the organization can
6idate for collector of internal revenue
for the Chicago district, and had the
endorsement Of every political organ
iZation of the party in the state. The
contest was one Of the most memorable
in the history Of Illinois politics.
In 1894 Mr.. Spangler was chosen
member-at-large Of the state committee,
and in 1896 he became receiver Of the
First National bank at Garrett. Kan.
Returning to Chicago in 1898, he became
interested in manufacturing business,
and Is so engaged at the present time.
The administration has the beef
trust in its power and can make the
beef barons come down." for, by or
dering the district attorneys In the
packing centers to present the eTI-
dence to the UnIred States grand
juries that the beef parOns have con-
spired to restrain trade and put up
prices indictments would follow and
their conviction and Incarceration IN
the penitentiary would result The
enormous profits the beef Darons made
on the meat held in cold storage VIII
more than pay any contributions %
the Republican campaign fund.
The broad ax., 1904-10-29

tage of it to punish the trusts which are
illegally transacting business in Illinois.
Mr.. Ferns is now living with his fam
lily on a farm near Jerseyville, and is
making a speciality of raising fine stock,
together with his law practice. His
training has fitted him well to I'LL the
position of lieutenant governor, and all
Democrats should and will give him
their earnest support
Mr.. Ferns Is broad-minded and a be-
lever in the greatest liberty to all people
consistent with good citizenship. He
demonstrated this belief when he Joined
hands with Lawrence B. Stringer, Dem
ocratic candidate for governor, and as
sisted in repeating the Edwards school
lava law passed by Republican leg
islature and which prohibited a citizen
Of this state from educating his chill
dren as he saw fit
The subject Of this sketch was mar
ried to Miss Elizabeth c. White, of
Springfield, Iii T"-S &c 1895, and to
them five children have been born, three
girls and two boys. He is a member of
the Elks. n. w. Of A, and is q third
degree Knight Of Columbus.