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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
CUSTOMS STAMP CASE.
Order Made by Assistant Secretary
Armstrong Allowed to Stand Is
Part.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The secre-l
tary of the treasury has issued al
statement in the imported cigar stampI
matter, in which he permits the or
der made by Assistant Secretary
Armstrong to stand, SO far as it re-
lates to reducing the size OF the stamp
and to attaching it in a less conspic-1
uous place on the box. He reversesI
the order wherein it required the
internal revenue stamp, and 1t will
be placed on the bottom of the box
instead Of the top, but at the end
where it now appears, opposite n
internal revenue stamp.
Secretary Shaw had been kept ad-
vised of the progress of proceedings
with reference to the customs stamp
case. and copies of papers filed in the
case had been from time to time for
warded to him.
After the hearing before the act
ing secretary on Saturday last, Mr..
Taylor made a concise summary for
the consideration of the secretary On
his return, together with recon-
mendationE. AS soon as the secretary
GU liCu kooog AC tooh NiS W.
with Assistant Secretary Taylor, and
after an interview with the president,
decided the case. In his statement
accompanying the decision the sec
rotary said:
THE testimony establishes the
fact hat the present stamp is used
asa trade mark by the cigar import
ers; that this trade mark is valuable
to them and confers an advantage
r1nnn than nc aOafn Cf tho manrfQa-
turers of cigars in the United States;
and that cigars are, in effect. the
only commodity imported into the
United States that receives the bene-
fit of such a trade ark. In view OF
the fact hat this government stamp,
in its present form, undoubtedly gives
a pecuniary advantage to those using
it, 1t seems that the order already is
sued by the department is, in its es-
sence, proper. The governments
| business is to collect the revenue, and
to provide so far as possible against
fraud; but it is not the governments
business to furnish a guaranty in the
form of a "a mark for the bene-
fit of the goods. This should be left
| in the tobacco business exactly as II
is IN all other business.
The result Of the decision will
| protect the domestic manufacturer
from a customs stamp available as
an advertisement, and it protects the
of a distinctive color, which can be
seen by the purchaser If he cares to
make examination"
The secretary has given orders
that new plates be prepared for print
ing h stamps, and placing them
upon the boxes of imported cigars. In
accordance with the decision reached
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
DESPERATE FOR MONEY.
MURDEROUS assault COMMIT
TED BY THOS. III. PRICE.
He Assaulted an Insurance Broker,
Robbed Him and Then Left Him
Unconscious in a launch on the
River-Price Violently Fought his
Captor and he Threatens Suicide.

New York, september 29.-In the ar
rest Of a young man who calls himself
Thomas H. Price, and a murderous as
sault upon a detective sergeant, in
which the latter was severely stabbed
twice. it developed today tina A. q.
Jeubbers IAN insurance broker, was a
few days ago assaulted, robbed and
left unconscious in a launch on the
Hudson river.
The assault and robbery of MI. Leub-
berS was committed, according to a
confession which the police claim has
been made by Price, for the sole pur--
pose of getting money which the latter
had to have. to continue to live in ex-
travagance and fashion.
Price, who is a man of athletic build,
only p, well dressed, with every trace
of refinement and education, was des>
Perate and threatened to end his life
at the first opportunity, the police SER
geant said.
According to the story told by the
police, the assault and robbery Of Mr..
Leubbers was brought about ~ an
advertisement in a New York newspa-
per offering to sell a naphtha launch.
When a well-mannered young man call
ed on the insurance broke at his home
and represented that he wanted to buy
a naptha launch, the broker went with
him to show him that it was in working
order. The two boarded the boat and
set out for a run about the river. While
he talked the young man held a large
iron wrench in his and Suddenly,
according to the story told the police,
he leaned forward and dealt the broker
a hard blow on the head, Telling him
unconscious to the bottom of the boat.
| With the BOAT in the middle Of the
stream, it is alleged that Price strip
ped Mr.. Leubbers Of his clothes and
jewe1ry. He even changed clothing
with the. unconscious man, and then
steered the launc to the shore, alight-
ed and pushed the boat out into the
| stream.
| Mr.. Leubbers was rescued and towed
| to shore, and the story of his assault
and robbery was told the police.
When Price was arrested today, the
prisoner made a violent attack upon
| his captor, and other officers were call
ed before he was subdued and taken
| to the police station. In the struggle
Price used a cad pencil as a weapon
and inflicted two we're stab wounds
| on the detectives neck.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

There continues a dearth OF news
from the armies in the far east. Re
ports from Russian sources tell Of ter
rfble rayages by disease in the Japan
ese armies. The Lao river is said to
have been damned abreast OF Lao
Yang, in order that a flooded country
may protect the left flank of the jap
anese army threatening Mukden. In
St Petersburg it seems to be the expec-
tation that General K~uropatkin will
not make a stubborn fight for the pos
session Of Mukden. Vladivostok has
heard that the Port Arthur garrison
is confident of being able to hold out
at three months longer. Another stroke
OF i'll fortune has befallen the Russian
navy in an accident on the cruiser
Oleg, which was ordered to be ready
about this time for sea, with other
ships of the Baltic squadron. Repairs
to the Oleg will probably detain her at
Cronstadt for six weeks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
MR.. PAYNE VERY ILL.
The Postmaster General has Decided
Symptoms of Heart Trouble.

Washington, September =
master General Payne, it is admitted
tonight, has bee in a very serious con-
dition during the day, but is resting
easier tonight. His physician gave out
a statement this evening saying that
Mr.. Payne had decided symptoms or
hear trouble.
During the evening President and
Mrs. Roosevelt called and made in
quiries regarding the postmaster gen.
erals condition. DIR. Lloyd Magruder,
on leaving Mr.. Payne's room late to-
night, a " out the following state
ment:
The postmaster general has not been
feeling well for several days. Recently
decided symptoms OF heart trouble
have developed. These were very 0eri-
Gus during the night and the early part
OF today He is responding TO the REM
edies employed and Is resting easier"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Japanese On the Offensive.

st. Petersburg, Sept. $3.50 ID.
m.-News has been received here
from Mukden tc the effect tina the
Japanese have at last begun the o.
fensive. They have captured Da pass
n are pressing on General Kuropat-
kin's left flank. The war office is
unable to confirm this officially, be-
cause kuropatkin's dispatches are
following the emperor, but the AS
ISOLATED Press is informed by the
general staff hat all indications point
to the news being correct. 1t is De-
lieved the Russians abandoned Da
pass without serious resistance. Sew
erai other passes of the Da range,
eastward of Bentsiaputze (twenty
miles southeast of Mukden), are also
in the hands of the Japanese.
Kuropatkin is evidently drawing IN
his forces to the less mountainous
country northwestward. where he
may decide to give battle. In the
meantime, sharp fighting is regarded
as imminent southeast of Mukden,
thence the Japanese are expected to
deliver their main attack, the flank
movement from the west being OF
secondary Importance.
Da pass or Ia pass, meaning Great
pass. is situated about forty-five miles
easI of Mukden and about the same
distance of Lao Yang. 1t is abot1r
twenty-five miles south of the Hun
river.
The Japanese attacked Da pass,
which was occupied by the troops OF
Generals Mistchenko and Samsonoff,
on September oath. but according to
dispatches from Hardin, were twice
repulsed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
DATES OF GOVERNOR AYCoCK.
The Chief Executive of this State Will
Speak i'm West Virginia, Connecti-
cut, Indiana, New Jersey and Mary
land

New York, Sept. 29.-Announcement
is made at Democratic national head
quarters hat Governor Aycock, of
North Carolina, will speak in West
Virginia October "a and 81, Indiana
26 to %, Connecticut October 81 and
November ], New Jersey 2 and 3, and
Maryland November 5.
enera J. b. Weaver, of Iowa, will
speak in Indiana October 5 and subse
quent dates. David B. Hill will speak
at Mansfield, o.. October 20. Senator
Tillman of South Carolina will speak
in Missouri and Iilionis beginning Oc-
tober 3rd.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
A MaysyiNe Policeman Shot and In
sfantIy Killed.

Columbia, s. C., Sept 2s-Af Mays
Vile last night. Policeman s. L Hurst
was shot and instantly killed by j. y.
Anderson. The officer was shot six
times with a magazine pistol, all Of
the balls taking effect In h chest
and abdomen. IL Is said that Hurst
drew a revolver first. but that Ander-
son was too quick for him.. The
shooting IS said TO be the result Of q
personal matter. Anderson Eurren-
dered and was placed In JAIL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Attempt to Lower Worlds Trotting
Record POSTPONED.

Cincinnati, September 29.-The larg-
est crowd of the meeting attended the
grand circuit racing at Oakley Park
here today. Major Delmar was carded
TO go against the worlds trotting rec
ord Of 2:4 IA, but did not make the
attempt on accoun Of a strong wind
Major Delmar and Prince Alert wiz
try for records tomorrow the latter to
beat h worlds pacing record OF
1859 IL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Dearth of Official News From the
Front.

st. Petersburg. Sept. $3.50 p. NJ
The absence of the Emperor, who mas
gone to Odessa, is causing an even
greater dearth Of official news from
the front h has been experienced
heretofore.
Communication from Mukden has
been practically SUSPENDED and St. Pet
ersburg is therefore suffering another
period of anxiety and suspense just
when the intimation had been given
that important DEVELOPMENTS were m
minent between the armies Of General
Kuropatkin and Field Marshal Oyama.
Port Arthur is more isolated thar ever,
and the only news from hat place
ONE by way OF Vladivostok. 1t con-
tains, however, the hopeful animation
that the garrison is confident of being
able to hold out until the first Of the
ear.
1t vas reported last night that
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaivltch's
commission as commander of the Man
churian armies has been made out, u
the statement cannot be confirmed. The
report was coupled with the revival of
the story that Viceroy Alexieff will re-
turn to ST. Petersburg and become
chancellor of the empire. The latest
report is not credited in the best in
formed circles, although it is admitted
that the viceroy will probably return
If Grand Duke Nicholas is sent to the
far east.
The only position to which he could
succeed, in the opinion of those who
believe that Alexieff still enjoys the
Emperor's confidence is that of chan
cellor.
The cruiser Oleg, which was prepar-
ing for sea at Cronstadt, broke her cyl
inder while making her trial trip. and
probably six weeks will be required to
make the necessary repairs. The othec
ships of the Baltic squadron are still,
engaged in target practice at Reval.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Japanese Are Pressing
on Kuropatkih's Left
Flank
DEARTH OF NEWS

The Japanese Have Begun the OF.
fensive-It is Considered a Proba-
bic that Da 20 Pass was Abandoned
Without Serious Resistance-Sharp
Fighting il Regarded as Being Inn
minent Southeast OF Mukden-Ter-
rible Ranges by Disease OF the
japanese F'orce-Communicatios
From st. Petersburg With Mukden
has Practically Been Suspended
Port Arthur is Still Isolated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Freight Train Runs Into an Open
Draw.

Raleigh, NJ c.. Sept. za@Southbound
freight No. 10. on the Norfolk and
Southern railroad ran into an open
draw over the Perquimans river, Is
miles south of Elizabeth City today
and the engine and n car went to the
bottom Of the rfvef. The engineer saw
signal indicating that the draw was
open. but his brakes refused to york.
The engineer and fireman escaped by
swimming
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
The Denver Meets All Requirements
of q Naval Vessel.

Washington. Sept. 29.-The men,
bers of the naval board of inspection
which conducted the official trial Of
the protected cruiser Denver Off the
Virginia capes yesterday returned to
this city today and reported TO the
navy department that with the cx-
ception of a few minor defects. h
ship is in excellent condition ana
meets al. the requirements OF a naval
vessel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Pearson VIII Oppose Pou for Con-
greSS-

Nsp-CIdI 10 II "c--NHbSTV
Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 29.-Claude
Pearson of Chatham county. notifies
the Republican congressional commit
tee OF this, the Fourth. district that he
has reconsidered his d~eclination Of the
nomination for congress to oppose
Congressman Pou and viii make the
fight. There was a call for h commit
tee 10 meet today to name some one
in his stead. but the notification Of
Parsons acceptance came Z Chairman
F. D. Jones, in time and nothing was
done
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Justice Phelps Lacked
knowledge of Inter-
national Law
IN FINING GUERNY

The Third Secretary OF the British
Esmhassy-The Judgment Against
Him i,as Been Vacated and the
Fines Imposed Remitted-Exprcs-
sionso OF Regret Have Been Made by
Governor Bates n by Justice
Phelps, Who also Expressed Per-
scnal Regret Cd Secretary Guerney
nj the Occurrence-The state De-
portn,rnt has not Yet Prepared its
Communication to the British AM
bassedof.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
Yik Sang Stopped by a Japanese Tor.
Dedo Boat.

Che Foo. Sept. 2s.-The British
steamer Yik Sang. trading In China
seas. arrived here today ana reported
h a h was stopped by a japanese
torpedo boat in the sea outside of the
harbor of Che Foo. After her papers
had been examined. the Yik Sang
was allowed to proceed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04

vent h possibility of any of the ships
of the Port Arthur squadron seeking
refuge at Che Foo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
japanese Forces Will be Strengthened

Toxic. Sept. 29.-6 D. NAT the
foreign Office this evening it was stat
ed hat the new CONSUMPTION regula-
tions will augment the available Jap
anese fighting force by about goo, 900
men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-10-04
No Serious Attempt VIII be Made Il
Hold Mukden.

Lndon, Sept. 30.-Telegraphing from
New Chwang, september %, the Daily
Mails correspondent says:
The main force of the Russian army
has retired to the north OF Mukden.
Strong bodies of troops have been
thrown out to defend both TANKS and
the southern approaches to the city
have been carefully mined. The indi-
cations are that nc serious attempts
will be made to hold Mukden."
Japs Warships Blockading Che Foo.
st. Petersburg, Sept. GA special
dispatch received here from Che Foo
SAYS the japanese warships are block
aiding Che Foo. This evidently is under
agreement with China in order to pre-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
WALLA WALLA PAPER CO., S. O..
SeIland, Mgr, 112 E. Alder.

Mr.. Selland is a standby here and
our people know that when they want
anything in the painting, decorating
granting. or papering line, there is no
need to pass his door. Upright. con-
ScientiOuS and energetic in all he
does, it is not surprising therefore that
he has made an emphatic success of
his work here. All contracts are car
ried out in faultless manner. His
sign writing is done in an artistic
style and his decorating, granting,
wall paper would suit the most criti-
cal. He ranks with the best in Wash
ington and his reputation as an hon
est, accommodating progressive indi-
Vidual has never been questioned. His
career here as a business man and cit
izen has been very Creditable.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
THE NORTHWESTERN GAS &
ELECTRIC COMPANY.

In dwelling on our advantages, we
wish to give Il high place to the cleo
trio light and gas plant for nothing
adds more to the attractiVeneSs and
comfort of Il town than a we'll sQuip
ped lighting system. We are we'll
served in this respect and we doubt
if there is community of this size
anywhere in the country that receives
more satisfactory service. Rates are
low, employees skilled and courteous
and the policy of the company is
broad, liberal ana enterprising as
these gentlemen realize that the inter-
ests of the customer and the company
are identical, both profting by fair
dealing and liberality. The gas plant
is also up 10 date and the company
has done much for the city in the
way of Introducing gas stoves.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
THE STAHL BREWING G. MALT
ING CO.

This is a brewery that supplies a
very good quality of beer. it has been
in operation some time, and our re-
tailers know that the product of this
establishment is as good as any turned
out anywhere. The machinery is up
to date. ana the absolute cleanliness
of the institution is remarkable.
Washington hops and barley are used
aud the brewery believes in patrOniZ-
ing home industry every time. Bust
ness is conducted in fair and square
manner and they ask no patronage eX-
cept on the merit and price of the
beer. There is considerable COMPETE
ton in this as in other lines but this
establishment meets it every time.
When you deal with them you may
be sure you are getting full value for
the money always.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
BACHTOLD T. ACHERMAN, Whole
sale Liquor Dealers.

The roll call of our successful and
honorable business men would be
lacking if it did not contain the names
of these gentlemen as their record in
this community fully warrants their
insertion in these pages. These gen
tlemen conduct all their operations on
the plane of integrity and commercial
skill and it can be trutfully said OF
them that their word once given is
never broken. Men like them are of
of value to city as they maintain
high commercial standards and never
fail to do their part for the interests
liquors and cigars. handle only pure
and unadultered goods and our re-
tailers know when they buy from them
they are purchasing from men who
will treat them fairly and give them
as good value as they can get any
where Their stock is large, imported
and domestic goods are of the best
grade, they are expert judges, and no
men in the state are more honest than
they Messrs. BachtOld & Alderman
have "a large business and social con-
nection and they are important factors
in our business community.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
THE WALLA WALLA BOTTLING
WORKS, Soda Water and Bottled
Alder Street
OSSf Ot'SA' fSS
Alder Street.

This bottling works has had long
and prosperous career and it's bust
ness is still growing. its affairs being
conducted in an honorable and up to
date manner. Therefore in referring
to the bottling interests of this sec
ton. we would be amiss if We did not
award due credit to this gentleman.
The plant is we'll adapted for the pur
pose. here can be found all the latest
approved appliances for the conduct
of the bottling business and he believes
that the best is demanded by our peo-
pie and he gives it to them. He bot
ties all kinds of soft drinks and car
donated beverages, also beer and the
purity and cleanliness of his product
is guaranteed. Mr.. Won ThrOn is one
of our most active men and he handles
his trade in an upright, liberal way
that makes friends as we'll as patrons.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
WILLIAM REFER, AIes, Wines
Liquors, Cigars.

We have fine class of retail wine
and liquor dealers here and this gen.
tleman has always borne good name.
His establishment is we'll kept and all
receive considerable and polite treat
ment 1t is not easy to win in this
line as one must be SOciable yet at
the same time a good business man
but this gentleman is winning, we are
glad to say. His place is always neat
and attractive and what you get there
YOU may be sure is pure and unadul-
lerated. Order is always maintained
and the proprietor will not stand for
anything that is not right and proper.
He draws trade from all classes of
the community and his standing in
commercial and private life is very
cretiitable We like to see a man of
MS stamp win.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
C.. E. NYE, Harness, Saddiery, Etc,
IS West Main STREET.

Mr.. Nye is a skilled artisan OF taste
and Judgment and as a result horse
owners have in his store many ad-
vantages in the purchasing of all that
goes to clothe and adorn horse. he
makes All kinds and weights of har-
ness and also handles saddles avn
iDgs tents horSecoVerS. blankets, etc.
He has been in business some time and
his establishment is a complete re-
uository for everything that pertains
to the horse and turf. A leader in this
branch of trade. he has built up a
tiourishing business of which he is
Justly proud. He does repairing
promptly and skilfully, makes spe-
ciaIty OF all kinds of carriage trim
mings. and il is not too much to say
that it is a model establishment.
Prominent in business circles and off
hand and liberal in his dealings, he
has deservedly gained the respect of
the entire community
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
n. o. PECK. Guns, Bicycles, Sporting
Goods, Safe Expert, Bicycle Com
missioner, 8 Main Street.

This is a gentleman of good char
acter, mechanical and business abil-
ity, and he is making a decided sue
cess of his line. All kinds of light re-
pairing are done and no matter what
you want in that line, he is certainly
the man to patronize He handles
wheels, guns, sporting goods of all
kinds and his establishment is head
quarters for our sportsmen. We wish
to make special mention of his gun
work He rebores restocks them, and
in fact he is a gun man that ranks
with the best He is also a safe eX-
pert and bicycle commissioner. Mr.
Peck merits the confidence of our peo-
pie as he succeeds in pleasing his Gus
toners always and though competition
is strong he is not the least bit afraid
of it. We would observe that a guar
antee goes with everything sold here
and you are perfectly safe when you
enter his establishment Accommo-
dating, honorable, and expert In his
line. we are pleased to see that he has
come to the front.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-10-29
THE CONGRESS, Charles Gholson
112 East Main.

Not every retail wine and liquor es-
Establishment should figure in these
pages but this gentleman bears a good
name and he runs his place in a man
ner that is entirely unobjectionable.
He sells only the right kind of goods
and no matter when you step in there
you will always find good order pre-
vailing. Mr.. GholsOn is a man who
can trustfully say he never wrong any
body and his business and social
record is clear and honorable. All are
welcomed and if you desire a social
glass we know Of no better establish
ment here. Mr.. GhOlsOn always keeps
his word and he is a substantial, wide
awake citizen whose character is above
reproach.