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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
TERRIFIC FIGHT IN PROGRESS
JAPs MAKING DESPERATE AT
TEMPTS TO CAPTURE PORT
ARTHUR.
Keep Persistently Pounding Away De-
spite Terrible Losses Inflicted by
Defenders of Besieged Forts.

At the imperial headquarters In
Toxic, the Port Arthur situation is
summarized as follows:
with regard to the enemy's forts
at Sungshu mountain and eastward,
we have finally captured the crests.
glacis and countercarps and their
vicinities, but the time to charge has
not yet come. At present we are de-
stroying the classmates and other
caponiers.
AT 2O3 Metre hill, by several
charges we succeeded in capturing the
enemy's shelter trenches near the
summit. At present our force is hold.
ing its position and endeavoring to
capture the whole fort"
Chinese and Japanese advices re-
ceived in Chefoo, while not beyond
question Indicate the practical Ger.
tainty that another general assault on
Port Arthur began November "a, and
was continuing November q. 1t Is
certain that there has been severe
fighting. The only question is wheth.
er the assault was sufficiently wide
spread to be called general. The
fighting is with the object OF captur.
ing additional Russian trenches. The
summit forts seemingly were not at
tackled. The Chinese say that one
train of thirty cars recently arrived
at Port Dalny with wounded men. No
prisoners were captured.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
Woman Horsewhps Noted Kansan.

William Allen White, editor of the
Emporia Gazette, and one of the best
known Kansas authors, was horse
whipped near his Office in Emporia
Kan, by Mrs. Della Meffert, the di.
vorced wife OF DR.. l.. A. Meffert, whom
White has severely criticised in recent
editions Of his newspaper The whip
ping administered to White was wit
messed by several Emporia people. II
is said that Mrs. Meffert and the wo.
man who was with her when the whip
ping occurred have been waiting sew
eral days to meet White on the street
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
Over Fifty Thousand Fighting Men.

Secretary of War Taft's annual re.
port has been made to the president.
1t shows that on October Is last the
actual strength of the regular army
was 3.744 officers and 5G.439 enlisted
men. There are. 1887 Of this number
in the Philippines and 1.042 in Alaska.
The total enlistments for the year. ex.
c.usive OF no. pital corps and Philip
pine scouts. were 1880. OF this
number. G,372 were Refreshments and
21,O08 original. Twelve hundred and
forty.eight are co.ored.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
Getting Scared in St. PETERSBURG.

Foreign reports of the fighting at
Port Arthur are accepted in St. Pet.
ersburg very seriously. If the japan.
csc have taken 203-Metre hill, as re-
ported, commanding the whole har.
Dor, 1t Is believed that the situation
is critical. Experts on Port Arthur to.
pograrhy asFert however, that 1t Is
more likely that the Japanese have oc.
cupled some positions at the base of
the nil, and believe chat owing to the
concentrated fire of the covering forts
inc Japsnese will find the top of the
nil untenable If they arrive there.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
FORTY PAGES APART.
japanese and Russian Soldiers Arc
Almost In Touch.

| SsP@"soS Ouu nNSS'du 0OIOlCTV Arc
Almost In Touch.
At Lndshinpu, Of which town the
northern half is in Russian hands and
the southern half is held by japanese,
the trenches are 12O PAGES apart, and
It is possible in the silence of the
night to distinguish the voices Of the
Japanese, says a Mukden dispatch.
Sometimes the men on both sides
strike up conversation. many of the
Japanese speaking excellent Russian.
The soldiers good naturally abuse one
another and pass invitations to come
and take dinner or drink tea.
Often the Japanese tantalize the
Russians by showing them that they
have vodka to drink, and of which the
Russians have none. The japanese
continually allowed the Russians to
gather fuel on neutral ground at Lind
shinpu when they were unarmed. Then
tney suddenly nred, Killed TWO Rus
SLAMS and wounded one.
While the trenches are 100 PAGES
apart, the Russian and Japanese pick
cts are now only forty PAGES distant
from each other, but there is no firing
One Japanese sentry fell asleep at his
post and Russian soldier left the
trenches, crept up and stole his gun
and returned without awakening him
The Jaranese at one time attempted to
dig trenches fifteen PAGES away from
the Russians. but they were driven
of.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
BRUTAL DAYLIGHT MURDER.
Band Of Expert Forgers Make Way
With Witness Against Them.

''S' SNS0'UoS
A sensational story of lawlessness
III the Caucasus has just been revealed
by brutal murder, in the center Of
the town of kutais, in daylight, Of the
chief witness against band of ex.
pert forgers which was discovered
Ave years ago forging patents Of no
billy alleged to have been issued by
former king Of Mingrelia, formerly
an independent principality of eau
casus, Georgia.
The band included many high off.
Gals. who sold the titles of nobility.
rhe leaders were imprisoned by the
governor and a Judge, both Of whom
died suddenly, and the leaders of the
forgers w"re then discovered to be
at large. One of these. who disap.
peared and, 1t was alleged, drowned
himself in the Black sea, has been
found alive.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
MuTINY OF SAILORS.
Trouble In Russian Black Sea F'ees
Confirmed.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 26.-Confirm$
ton has been received here of the
statement made in a private telegram
from Sebastopol on November "a thas
a portion Of the crews of the BLACK
sea feet NUT MED on November a. un,
der the influence of the revolutionary
propaganda, and that the trouble way
subsequently quelled by force OF arms,
several of the mutineers Deins
wounded.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
Japs Attack Checked by Artiller,

General Sakharoff telegraphs as fol.
lows: "The japanese attack on Tsink.
hetchen was checked by our artillery
fire. and the fighting ceased at 6
O'Clock in the evening Of November 27.
AT no point did the enemy advance
nearer than within GOO PAGES of our
position. In the midst of the battle a
binding snowstorm caused a suspen.
sion OF hostilities, and when the
weather cleared at 3 O'Clock in tbe
afternoon turning movement against
our right flank was observed"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
Mlkado Of Japan Opens the Second
War Diet.

The emperor of Japan formally
opened the second war diet on
Wednesday. He rode through the
crowded streets of Toxic in a state
coach, escorted by a troop of Lancers,
and accompanied by the crown prince
his staff and some members of the i'm.
perial household, to the house of par.
liar ent, VIII ere both houses were as
sembled in the chamber of representa-.
tives. The diplomatic corps and many
prominent government officials were
present.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
CLASSIFIED WITH POLICE,

Number Of University Students In
Buea Pest Injured.
A Budapest dispatch. under date q
November &c. says: The students OF
the university made demonstration
today 9gainst the precautionary mea.
sures ins tituted by the rector in con.
sequence Of the political agitation. The
police were called In and in the clash
which re II ted number of students
were injured. Many Of them were ar.
rested. It is said that the lectures
probably will be suspended.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
TALKED WITH AMADoR.
Congressional Party Has lnter''e"
With President Of Panama.

The visiting congressional party o.
the Interstate and foreign commerce
commission had long conference IL
Panama, Saturday morning, with fre'
ident Amador, the state secretarleHe
high government officials and prom
nent Panamans, during which 'h host
was an exchange of views on the g %hs
solution of the pending questions . .n
most friendly spirit was manlleS'''
on both sides
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
SLAIN BY UNKNOWN.

Verdict OF Coroner In Mysterious Muir.
der Gaze in Cincinnati.
The coroner's verdict in the case OF
Alma Steinigeweb. the telephone girl
who was found dead November 2 near
Spring Grove cemetery in Cincinnati,
finds the cause Of death to be "frac
ture Of skull. caused by blow on the
head with blunt instrument, inflicted
by SOME unknown fiend." The testi.
mony shows that the deceased was q
victim Of criminal assault.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
TROOPS TO GUARD MINES.
Attack on Attorney by Strikers sigma
for Calling Out Militia.

for Calling Out Militia.
State troops have been added to tho
United States deputy marshals guard
ing JOSEPH Letters coal mine at Zeig'
Ter, Franklin county, Illinois. The
sending of state troops was due to an
attack on H. r. Plat of Chicago, gen
eral attorney for the estate OF l.. H.
Letter and William Browning Of Zeig'
Ter, farm overseer for the Zeigler coaD
company, who were fired upon from
ambush while returning to Zeiglef
from West Frankfort, where they hao
been to accompany Joseph Letter, VINO
boarded train there for Chicago.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
FIERCE BATTLE RAGING.
Jap Forces Attacking Port Arthur
From 2O3-Meter Hin.

From 203-Meter Hill.
Imperi'l headquarters in Toxic
made the following announcement
Tuesday: Our force operating against
20S-Meter hill advanced at 10 O'Clock
today from trenches already captured
near the summit of the hill, and are
now struggling for the southeastern
portion of the fort on the summit. A
fierce battln was still raging at 7
o'cock tonight.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1904-12-09
SHORT ON OXYGEN,

ing in Albright Room.
Lack OF oxygen In the room where
he slept caused the death OF Charles
krasny, a machinist. living in New.
ark, N. ]. The door and window
were so tightly closed as to make the
room practically alright. When hs
retired, krasny started small gas
heater This and his breathing soon
exhausted the oxygen in the room and
krasny died in his sleep.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Law Court Record.

Law court convened Monday with
Judge Tyler presiding. The following
cases were disposed of.
9. r. Curtis, Admr. vs.. T. T. & W.
N. G. Ry. Continued.
John McInturff VS.. Southern Rail
way. Compromised defendant to pay
cost.
Town of Johnson City VS.. Chas. Gar
ron Forfeiture of bond.
Arthur Maxwell, Admir-, VS.. South
ern Railway. Continued.
Thos. Swisher VS.. Nancy Swisher.
Divorce granted plaintiff.
Suda Hale vs.. Harvey Hale. Di-
vorce granted plaintiff.
Town of Sohnson City VS.. L. G.
Mitchell. Continued.
Town Of Johnson City VS.. Henry Bo-
gan. Cause dismissed at defendants
cost.
W. A. Ford VS.. Southern Railway.
Continued.
G.. J. Broyles vs.. G. B. Allen. Com
promised.
W, A. Correll vs.. johnson City Trac-
ton Co. Judgment for $35, plaintiff
favor, each party to pay own cost
M. Jackson VS.. Western Union Tele-
graph Co. Judgment for plaintiff 1925.
Appealed.
Fl. H. Kirkpatrick vs.. Gleaves & Co.
Compromised, defendant paying cost.
William Hilton vs.. American Cigar
Box Lumber Co. Continued.
J. W. Lavender We. Harris Manufac-
turing Co. Continued.
Chas. Wilson vs.. Cranberry Furnace
Co. Judgment for $500 and cost in ia
vor of plaintiff.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Daniel Boone in Town.

Daniel Boone dropped into The Com
ct office yesterday to shake hands with
the editor. II has been about IA years
since bis great-great-great grandfather
was hunting in this section and "cilled
bar" few miles west of this city.
This diminutive Daniel is only two
years old and is the son of Kelsey
Boone, of Yancey county, N. G., and
was accompanied by DIR. Deaderick.
He was bright little fellow and if his
famous ancestor could see him he
would have many reasons to be proud
of his lineal descendant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22

Dinner at Hotel Carnegie.

LastSungay evening Manager North
rnp invited a few friends to dinner ct
Hotel Carnegie. The spacious rotunda,
parlors and dining hall had been suit
ably decorated with holly and mistletoe
and presented a pleasing appearaH 20.
An elegant dinner was served while the
Jackson orchestra freighted the Atmos-
phere with delightful music. Among
those invited were: s. @. Williams
and wife, J. E. Brading and wife, Rev.
I, B. Russell and wife, W. B. Naff and
wife, H, W. Pardue and wife, H. II.
Kirkpatrick and wife, Cy II. Lyle and
wife, ]. NJ. Buck and wife, J. A. Mar
tin and wife, Haskell Wood and wife,
Tate L. Earnest, J. A. Canoe and wife
M. Jackson and wife, Charlie Nuchols
and wife; Misses Painter and Martin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Governor Taylor Announces Plans.

Nashville, Tenn, December 49,
Ex-Gov. Robt. L. Taylor will become
a resident of Nashville. This state
ment was made by the ex-governor to-
night. Governor Taylor stated that
he had definitely decided to move to
the capitol, but he could not say just
when, probably early in the spring.
He will come here to start the publica-
ton of his magazine. Gov. Taylor
stated that he would also become one
of the active managers of the Rice Lee
ture bureau, Of which he has been the
president since its organization. 1t is
Gov. Taylor's intention to begin the
publication of his magazine about
March l. The enterprise is not fully
organized yet, and Gov. Taylor could
not announce the managers or the
staff.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Much in Treasury.

The fiscal year Of the state is at an
end and the balance in the state treas
ury is 81, 1919, 92s. SO.
The surplus to go to the school fund
is now the matter of particular interest
in connection with this balance. It is
we'll known that the last legislature
passed a law appropriating the surplus
in the treasury on Dec, 81 each year to
the state school fund. Between now
and midnight of the last day of the year
the state will pay out the semi-annuaI
interest on the debt. In addition there
will be many warrants issued for cur
rent expenses. A calculation must then
be made of what funds it will take to
run the state until March 10, as that is
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22

The New and Secondhand Furniture
Store has 7-piece $50 parlor suit for
sale at $50. A rare bargain,
DIR. W. J. Matthews is in Phila-
delphia arranging to move his family
in short time to Pennsylvania to re-
side.
Perhaps you will find what you are
looking for in the way OF Christmas
present at Summers, Barton&Parrott's.
See their ad. in this issue.
Mrs. II. r. Phinney and son, Rob
ert, of Charlotte, N. c., are the guests
Of Mrs. John H. Bowman.
Sam Carr has accepted position
with the johnson City Traction Co.
made vacant by the resignation of
Alfred Gilmer.
Johnny Bowman, one of the best
farmers in this county, killed hog
this week that weighed net SO3 pounds.
This is the best hog we have heard Of
30 far this year.
Captain Leroy Reeves, of the local
militia, has applied for six months
leave OF absence with permission to go
out of the state and for leave to turn
over to First Lieutenant Robert @.
Lusk his authority in his absence.
This permission will be granted.
The steel bridge to take the place Of
the temporary structure over the river
near Embreeville has arrived, and @
large bridge crew is now engaged in
putting it up. They hope to complete
the bridge in ten days, weather per
hitting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Gov Taylor Coming

Gov, Robt. L. Taylor will deliver his
new lecture, "Castles in the Air." at
the opera house in this city on Friday
evening, Dec, 3Oth, under the auspices
of the Monday Club. Persons holding
season tickets can reserve their seats
at Miller's drug store on Monday, Dec.
Goth, and the sales Of seats will be open
to the general public ON Tuesday, Dec.
9th. Gov. Taylor was being reserved
for later date but it was thought best
to have him here during the holidays.
You should reserve your seats early ia
avoid the rush that is sure to follow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Local and Personal.

Best Oysters in town at Weems', cor
ner West Main street.
Go to F. P. Baxter for all kinds of
novelties.
Go to l. N. Beckner's for up.to-date
Xmas presents
Tate L. Earnest, Jr. is at home from
school for Christmas.
+. P. Baxter leads all others in quick
sales and low prices.
Floyd Henderson is at home from
school for the holidays.
Anything in the way of novelties for
Christmas at VIM. Silver ~ Co.
See l. N. Beckner's display of Jewel.
ry before buying Christmas presents.
Hon. Robt. Burrow came down from
Bristol Monday to attend law court.
J. Crumley has come home from
Sylvia, N. c., to spend the holidays
with homefolks.
Oysters, fresh from Norfolk, three
times each week, at Fred Weems' cor
ner West Main street.
The most appropriate presents can
be found at /. N. Beckner's on Spring
street, at correct prices.
Miss Meta DeArmond came in from
Milligan Saturday to see her papa and
do some Christmas shopping.
If you need anything in the way of
silverware, don't forget to rall on VIM.
Silver & Co. and see their stock.
Trimmed hats from $1.00 up. Nice
line of fancy handkerchiefs, card cases
and wrist bags at Miss Hardy's. st
Mrs. G.. NJ. Allen has returned to her
home in West Virginia after a short
visit to her parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. G..
King.
Have you seen the latest hand paint
ed China now on exhibition in the
window at VIM. Silver & Co., opposite
the postofice.
For statuary, cut glass, etc., call on
VIM. Silver & Go. They are not the
cheapest but they always give full val
ne for your money.
F. P. Baxter says he has quite lot
of household furniture on hand that he
has took a notion to sell. Please come
and buy them at once. By doing sc
all parties concerned will feel better.
Winter or summer collie is unknown
when you give the baby Dr. Fahrney's
Teething Syrup. You can get sample
if you write. AT II. @. Miller's.
Rev. A. A. Ferguson is over from
lockwood to assist in the revival SER
vices now being held at the Christian
church.. He is one of the most popular
preachers the church ever had in this
city and is being given hearty vel
come.
+. p. Baxter has the finest line Of
shell novelties and souvenirs ever
brought to johnson City. Be sure
and see them.
A bowl SO or 81 years old on exhibi.
! ton at Il. P. Baxter's store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
T He y COMET

WTATAUGA LODGE, No. 2i9, /, o. o. r.,
w meets on Monday evening OF each week,
Lodge room In Brabson Building, East Market
street, rear OF Post ONCE. Visiting brothers
'nrdially welcomed. 90i
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
shriners Hold Session In Knoxville.

The Knoxville Sentinel says: Mobiles
eff Alhambra Temple A. A. o. N. M. s.
have been arriving in Knoxville all
day. In fact, DR.. s. B. Cook, of Chat
tanooga, who is the illustrious poten-
tate of Alhambra Temple, arrived in
the city Thursday afternoon, and has
since been busy making preparations
for the coming of others. The official
notice sent out reads:
"The Mezzuin calls you to devotion,
work and feast, Swift-footed messen-
gers have come to our gates with news
that many misguided sons of the desert
wish to enter our folds. They cry for
aid. Fierce tribes encompass them
about and to better protect themselves
they would become Mobiles of the Mys-
tic Shrine.
Clear the prophetic words of the il
lustrious Potentate:
"Al serukim nodar cullen calaba gu
dim absllar," which is to say: ono.
bles, assemble at the temple-let their
cause be heard"
The fray begins at Z o'clock promptly
and there will no doubt be a large
crowd in the Masonic temple.
The candidates who are called nov
ices are today shaking in their shoes,
They have been warned and some Of
them have almost lost heart. However,
they have been promised their moneys
worth or goods refunded, and they say
they will make the effort.
There are about twenty novices from
Knoxville, five or six from johnson
City, three from Hartman and Others
from other towns in this jurisdiction
making fully thirty-five who are clam
oring to tread the hot sands and Incl
dentally few carpet tacks.
As is generally known, the Mysti
Shrine is the most select order in exis
tence. Only thirty-second degree Ma
sons or knight Templars are eligibl
to membership.
Following the session at the Masoni
temple banquet will be served at tn
Hotel Imperial beginning at 10 O'Clock
To this every shriner in the city is in
vited and of course the novices are in
cluded, or at least as many of them q
are able to get there.
The novices who attended from thi
,, city and crossed the burning sands wer
John Fl. Bowman, f. s. Miller, 0. I
Miller, Jno. H. Miller, Frank Hendel
! son, David Buck and Ed Houston.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Masonic Installation.

On the evening of the 97th the Ma
sons will have public installation of
officers at Hotel Carnegie. The officers
of the Blue Lodge will be installed by
Hon. Robt. Burrow, and those of the
Chapter by W. d. Good. Following
the installation ceremonies banquet
will be served to the Masons and the
members Of their families. Admission
will be by card.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22

the time from which all appropriations
date. To do this calculations must be
made concerning all appropriations
made by the general assembly.
These things are set aside and the
balance is then to 60 to the school fund.
No official estimates have yet been
made and none will be until Jan. 1, but
unbficislly it is stated that the amount
for the schools will be over $3.50, 900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
Sunday Dinner at Hotel Carnegie.

The Sunday evening dinners at Ho-
tel Carnegie are becoming quite popu-
lar and the demand has been so great
that Manager Northrup has decided 10
make a feature of them. Special menus
will be served and an orchestra will be
in evidence and the parlors will be at
the disposal of the guests during the
evening.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
WANTED

WANTED-Experienced veneer lay
ers. Apply at Philadelphia Veneer
and Lumber Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
WANTED-10, 900 pounds of beef
hides for cash. Highest prices paid
HUGH f. WEBB,
Main st. Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22
"TEETHINA" as its name implies,

TO stay commissions that come on
When teething time begins to dawn.
For nausea, vomiting and the weak,
irritable stomach of children; nothing
equals DR.. Moffett's "Teethina" (teeth-
ing powders). 1t aids digestion and
regulates the bowels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22

LADY WANTED to take a course
in manicuring, facial massage, hair
dressing, etc. Steady position. Good
pay. MADAME De CANTER,
Carnegie Hotel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-12-22

LOST-A breach set with diamonds
somewhere between Sharitz hotel and
soldiers home cemetery. Finder re-
turn to Comet Office. Suitable reward.
, 1904-02-25

IT would seem, from all appear-
ances, that the Reclamation Service
is not favorable to the Oregon Basin
irrigation scheme. Can it be that
the head of that Bureau does not
care to have a private enterprise
brought into active competition with
Government work of he same char
acter? The state press should stand
by the State Land Board, otherwise
they must arraign themselves on the
side of the Government. which seems
to be trying to hold up state recla-
nation work.
, 1904-02-25

PERHAPS the shooting down, b.,
his own hand, of a Russian officer
by Niceroy AleNieif, was a necessary
discipline in the Russian army. but
if it was it certainly shows that Rus
sian people have still something to
learn in the way of civilization. TO
the people of this country it looks
like a cold blooded deed, and that it
was done more to shield himself, and
to cover up his own lack of caution,
than for the punishment of a crimi
nal. II the Russian army is still in
need of such discipline as that it is
much farther from civilization than
we have all given it credit for.