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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28

His face bore a serious expression ane
was almost white. He appeared to be
i'll at ease as his seconds fastened the
gloves on his hands.
Munroe wore green tights also sur
rounded with the national colorS. ~
the miner discarded his overcoat u
was agreed that his condition was per
feet.
At $50 Announcer Jordan beckone0
the men to their corners. there to
await the gong.
The Fight Begins.
At $50 time was called.
First Roundabout advanced slow.
ly to the center of the ring and in
dulged in light sparring. Munroe was
the first to lead with q left that was
short. Jeffries danced around his op1
ponent, drew him into a clinch and
missed q right for the body. Jeffrie+
was chewing gum and smiling, Jeffries
sent Munroe to the floor with a left
hook to the jaw. Munroe was VI,
quickly, but the champion drove q
straight right to the head and followed
it with a left swing to the stomach.
Jeffries followed his advantage, driving
Munroe to the ropes with right and
left to the body. A we'll directed left
to the jaw sent Munroe to the rope.
for eight seconds. He arose but AGAIN
was fioored with a similar blow. JEFF
fries started vicious right on the
jaw but the bell rang, and the cham
pion stayed it's progress.
Munroe did not land blow ana
looked nearly out as his seconds
showed him to his corner.
Second ROund.-They went to a
clinch. Munroe received a left swing
to the mouth that made him spit blood
He bore in but Jeffries was unrelent-
ing, smashing him all over the body
with left and right and ioOred the
miner again. Blood flowed from Mum
roe's face and ears. Then a terrific
left to the face rendered the miner
helpless. He sunk slowly to the floor
and attempted to rise. Jeffries was
waiting for him but before the cham
pion could land on his helpless victim
Referee Graney grabbed him and de-
clared Jeffries the winner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
B|FF! vOP! WHANC
Two Rabbis Entertain
Congregation in Syna-
gogue at Norfolk.
(By the Associated Press. }

Norfolk, Vac. Aug. ga sensation
II personal difficulty occurred at B'Na
israel synagogue tonight, during tht
services, between Rev. Samuel Gold
oerg, rabbi of the synagogue. and Rev
Il. Heller, formerly rabbi of a SYM
gogue of Augusta, Ga, who is makilI=
Norfolk his temporary home. RABBI
Goldberg was arrested on a warrant
sworn out by Rabbi Heller. charging
MIN with assault and battery.
Rabbi Goldberg objected to tho
presence Of Rabbi Heller in the syna-
gogue ana sought to eject hin All
a.tercGs1ion ensued. The synagogue
was crowded at the time and great eX-
element was occasioned. The congre7
CATION of B'Nail Israel is made up Of
some Of the leading citizens of the city
and much feeling has been experienced
in favor of both sides.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
Vessels of the Baltic Fleet.
nv +bo Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press9
ST. Petersburg. Aug. 26.-The Baltic
fleet which sailed from Cronstadt last
night on a ten days trial cruise, con-
sisted OF twenty warshlps'
The feet consists of the battleshlps
Souvarof, flagship; Borodino., Alex
ander III. Oslabia and Orel; the
cruisers Damtri. Densko, Iemtchug'
Izumrud and Almaz and the trans
ports Okean and kanltcila 3. lha, Will d
number of torpedo boat destroyers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
Hanged for Assault on Mere Baby
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Aug. 26.-John Burley,
a negro forty years old, was hanged
at the district Jail here today for
criminal assault on four-yeareold ne
gro girl, committed in July 1903. 1t
was the first time the death penalty
had been inflicted in the District OF
Columbia for this offense. An appeal
to President Roosevelt recently fer
c1emency resulted not only in a re-
fusal, but he coupled with it a scath-
ing arrangement of the prisoner and
the crime for VIII. n he was convicted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
Fire at Manou Oil Fields.

Crowley, La, Aug. 26.-Fire at Ma
mou oil fields is still burning in the
Morse wells Numbers Z and 8 and al
work has been abandoned by order OF
the company and every workman in
the field is helping in the arrange
ments now making to smother the fire
with steam.
The oil being burned is worth $40G
an hour and the loss by Saturday
morning will amount to 100000. The
fire cannot spread farther.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
More of spencer's Achievement.

(By the Associated Press.)
st. Louis, Aug. 26.-Among the re-
suits at the firemen's tournament to-
day were the following: Champions
ship wet hose race, won by Bridgeport
Ohio; Spencer hose team, Salisbury,
N. c., second. Time, SO seconds fiat.
Wet hose race won by Columbia
team, Whitestone. N. Y; Spencer
hose team. Salisbury, N. c.. second.
Time 40 seconds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
No Hope of Capture by Direct Assault
(Bv the Associated Press.

TDy JTTt zKSSUC7ercO' =
Paris, Aug. 27-The Toxic CORE
spondent of the Matin declares that
the Japanese Minister Of War has con-
fidentially Informed his colleagues that
there is no hope of taking Port Ar
thur by direct assault and that long
operations will be necessary. mere
fore, the minister has ordered Fleia
Marshal Oyama to avaid attacks en-
failing heavy losses. This, the CORE
spondent says, has been concealed
from the public.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
Increase Pay 1913 Il. r. D. Carriers.

The salaries OF the Rural Free De-
livery carriers were advanced on the
first of July and this advance effected
all men in service on that date.
In North Carolina there were 393
whose salaries were thus increased 10
1920, the maximum amount, the in
7reate being on salaries ranging from
$500 to STOP.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
TWO WARSHIPS IN RACE.
The Columbia and the Minneapolis
Rushing to Hampton Roads.
(Rv the Associated Press J

Newport, r. L., Aug. 26.-The
United States cruisers Columbia. Min
neapolis, Prairie and Topeka sailed
for Hampton Roads. Va, this after
noon. The voyage will take the form
of a race between the Columbia and
Minneapolis as the Navy Department
wishes to determine what is the best
speed the two warshipS can make at
the present time. Formerly the
cruisers had a speed of % knots.
New York Aug. 26.-The United
States cruisers passed Fire Island at
SAP y. M. leading in the race from
Newport for Hampton Roads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
BRYANT SMITHS BARBECUE.
Nearly Hundred People at the Feas
Given by Him.

There was a barbecue given yester-
day that was a delight and a JOY to
be remembered for days to come and
to be recounted to others
This was given by Mr.. Bryant
smith at his farm near the city, and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
First Cotton Cleared.
lBv the Associated Press

Galveston, Texas Aug. 26.-Today
the first cotton of the new crop to be
cleared for foreign ports cleared on
board the steamship Torrhead of the
head line of steamers. The cotton is
consigned to three different ports, all
in Russia Reval, Russia, will get 300
bales. Riga. Russia. 100 bales. and
100 bales for st. Petersburg. Con-
signments will go via Belfast.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
Death of Leading Teacher.

Newport, r. l., Aug. 26-Prof. Chas.
w. Shields for many years one of the
leading teachers in the Scientific de-
partment of Princeton University died
suddenly here today from heart di-
sease. He was about rs years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
Great Saw Mill Burned.
~ a., Associated Press }

cbreyenort Ia. Aug. 26.-The saw
mill IF White & Wheeless at Aldens-
Bridge. forty miles from here on the
Catten Pel+ Railway, was destroyed by
fire today with loss of about $780,
600. covered by insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
Too Knotty for Booker II.

Chicago, Aug. 26.--In reply to an
invitation to speak in Chicago on
SHOULD negroes become strike
breakers?'" Booker II. Washington
has sent declination. saying previous
engagements prevent his appearance
here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
The Raleigh & Cape
Fear Rwy. Go
TIME TABLE NO. 10.
Effective Tuesday, April s,
1904. at 1901 q. m.

superseding All Previous limo Tables.
Go Round N. Bound
C.,n
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28
SEABOARD
A1B LINE RAILWAY
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE.
en new York. Tampa, Atlantis,

new Orleans and points South
and West.
49,.
In Effect April IT. 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-28

Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping cars OF
III through trains, New York to Atlanta,
Jacksonville and Tampa. Tickets on sale
20 all points, Pullman reservations made
upon application to any Ticket Agent OF
his Company, or at the uptown ticket
,tice. Marlborough House Building.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-09
Christmas Doinss at Cedaredse.

The Woman's Auxiliary will hold
their Christmas sale and turkey supper
Thursday evening, December Is, at the
Cedaredge Hall. Everybody is cordi-
ally invited to attend. Free admission
but there will be lots to see.
Booths-yes, sofa pillow booth,
doll booth, a Ladies'. Home Journal
booth. Everything in the last named
booth will be donated by that paper
and subscription will be taken for the
Journal during the evening. The Busy
Bees will have charge of the candy
! afanA. Th9a- Mn -alnaaha Z tah,a Of
handsome china. Don't fail to be there
for you can buy cheaper and more
beautiful gifts for Christmas than
ever before,
A turkey supper will be served from
five to ten consisting of everything
good to eat. A $1.0O supper for SOC.
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Pleasantly Entertained.

Wednesday evening party of young
folks spent very pleasant evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobs Of
North Delta. Games were played and
dainty lunch was served, after which
the room was cleared and Mr.. Jacobs
played the acorrdian. while the others
danced. Those present were Misses
Bertha Mundry, Della Mundry, Hazel
Hauser, Pauline Gutshall, Effie Hard
ing, Alice Sproule, Sedalia Lewis,
Alethe Jacobs and Barry johnson;
Messrs Edward Jacobs, Robert Wilcox,
Lester Ridley, Ray Williams, Frank
Hopkins. Frank Howard, Harry Heck
man: Harry Hauser, Carlton Lippart
and Leonard Barton.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-09
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION ADOPT BYLAWS
An Enthusiastic Meeting is Held at Court House and the Association
Is Put In Proper Shape for Business.

At q meeting Of the Delta County
Business Mems Association Monday
night the following set of bylaws were
adopted:
We, the business men of the county
of Delta, in order to promote the gener-
al prosperity Of the county of Delta and
the various towns Of the same and
especially in order to increase the
wealth Of our county, to develop its
natural resources, stimulate trade,
manufactures and commerce and to
advertise the marvellous resources of
our community, do hereby adopt the
following bylaws for the government
Of our association.
ARTICLE I.
MEMBERSHIP.
SECTION l. This association shall
comprise active and honorary members;
it shall be permanent organization and
shall be known as the Delta County
Business Mems Association.
SECTION 2 Any person of good
character and Of lawful age, on presen-
tation to the treasurer Of any applica-
ton stating the nature Of his business.
may be admitted to active membership
on paying the membership fee herein
after provided. together with the an
nual assessment then due. and on
signing an agreement to abide by the
bylaws. rules and regulations Of the
Association and all amendments that
may be made thereto. No one shall be
considcred in membership until certi-
ficate Of membership shall have been
issued to him by the secretary. This
shall be issued by the secretary upon
presentation by the applicant the
treasurer receipt for membership fec
and dues.
SDcnoN 5. the Association may. By
. majority vote. At any regular or
special meeting. admit to honorary
The Delta independent., 1904-12-09

membership any person, without fees OF
dues, who, from eminence shall seem
entitled to such consideration and such
honorary membership shall confer all
the rights and privileges of an active
member, except that of holding office
unless withdrawn for cause.
SECTION 4. Any member found guilty
of dishonorable transactions, by which
another member is defrauded, or the
association brought into disrepute by
virtue Of his membership, may be sus-
pended or expelled in manner as may be
regulated by rule
ARTICLE II.
MEMBERSHIP FEES.
SECTION /. From and after the date
Of the adoption of these by laws the mem
bership fee shall be one dollar ($l.CO.
ARTICLE III.
ANNUAL DUES.
The annual dues for active mem
bership shall be two dollars (S2.0o),
Of which one dollar (S1.0o) shall be paid
on January first. and one dollar (sl.0O
on July first of each year, in advance.
Any member neglecting or refusing to
pay the same within sixty (c0) days after
the same is due, and after due notice
from the treasurer. shall be suspended
from the privileges of the association
until payment is made; and any men,
Der failing to pay the assessment dur
ing the entire year, for which the same
shall have been levied. shall be deemed
to have rclinquished his membership.
and his certificate be cancelled.
ARTICLE ~.
GOVERNMENT.
sEcrsoM /. The COVE, nnent Of tie
Association shall be vested in Board
The Delta independent., 1904-12-09
To Haul Coal With Engine.

D. T. Golf has secured a trac ton
engine with which he intends to haul
coal from the Fairview mine. With
wide trimmed wheels he thinks that he
can haul twelve loads to the trip as it
is all down hill pull the scheme may
work all right. 1t is his intention to
haAe a supply station in North Delta so
as not to cross the Gunnison river bridge
with the heavily loaded wagons.
The Delta independent., 1904-12-09

Good many people are admirinx the
baskets In our windows and the burnt
wood and leather novelties and the
stag horn toilet sets and fancy box
papers. Windows Just hint Of what 5
inside. Drop In.
THE PEOPLES PHARMACY.
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the samf are necessary. conduct al
correspondence, have charge of all AS
sociaton property and perform such
other dulles as usually pertain to his
office.
/ SEC. ~ The tire easurer shall collect
all membership and annual dues, dona-
tions and fees, pay bills and drafts on
him, whh approved by the association
or its nance committee. He shall
keep RI kular account of the financial
concerns Pf the association and submit
a detailed report at its annual meeting
or whenever required by the board.
The treasurer may be required to give
bond With sufficient sureties, approved
by the bdtrd of directors for such an
amount Il it may require, for the faith
full performance of duties imposed upon
him by vitue of his office.
ARTICLE vi.
DUTIES IN POWERS OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.
Sec. ! sThe board of directors, in
addition the duties specially enjoined
by these bylaws shall enact such rules
as may b deemed expedient for the
government of this body and for the
guidance md control of the committees
herein previded for. 1t shall provide
suitable rboms for the use of the As
sociation fnd shall generally do such
other proter and needful things as, in
its Judgment, tend to promote the use.
fulness of9the association and carry out
the purpeke of its organization. For
better EXECUTION of their powers and
duties sai board may appoint from
their ownihumber or from the members
of the sciation such committees as
occasion aay require and they may
deem necessary.
SEC, 2 The board of directors shall
hold its neetings at such times as they
shall froe time to time determine. At
all meeti IS of the board of directors
1--WE msmA ~ present -shsas eesseieues1
quorum.
A meeting of the board may be called
at any time by the president or by any
three members of the board, by caus-
ing reasonable notice to be served upon
the directors. of the the date of such
meeting.
SEC. 3. Regular meetings of the
association shall be held in the city of
Delta on the first Monday in each month
at 8 O'Clock p. m.
SEC. 4. Special meetings of the
members of the associatian may be
held at any place in Delta county when
called by the president, due notice by
publication or otherwise being given.
Sec. 5. In case of any vacancy from
death, resignation or other cause in the
board of directors, the directors shall
have power to fill such vacancy for
the remainder of the present term.
ARTICLEVu
SEC. l. The standing committees of
the association shall be: Legislation.
finance. water and irrigation, manufac-
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ARTICLE v.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

SECTION l. The president shall pre-
side at all meetings of the association.
At the annual meeting of the associa-
ton, and at such other times as he
may deem proper, he shall communi-
cate to the association such matters as
may in his opinion, tend to promote the
prosperity and welfare. and increase
the usefulness of the association; and
shall perform such other duties as are
necessarily incident to that Office. He
may call special meetings Of the associ-
alton whenever he shall deem it advisa-
BILE or upon the request of the board of
directors or five members of the associa-
ton, notice thereof being given one of
the city papers,.
SEC. 2. In the absence of the presi-
dent the first vice-president shall per-
form his duties and in the absence also
of the first president one Of the
second vice-presidents.
SEC. 3. The secretary shall keep an
accurate record of the transactions of
the Association and of the board Of
directors. He shall send out notices OF
all regular and special meetings when
The Delta independent., 1904-12-09
For g. Lady.

This gives merely hint of the array.
Books, Poems and Standard Prose in magnificent gift
editions.
China-every woman'wants Music Rolls-She
may need Toilet Case-Combine beauty and useful
ness. Jewel Boxes-We have some beauties. Manicure
Sets-May be just what she wants. Hand Mirrors
Some very lpretty Stationary-Some fine gift
boxes.
CoNEECrIONERY. We have LOWNIES.
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of Directors, consisting of the president,

of Directors, consisting of the president,
first vice-president, secretary, treasurer
and seven directors, all of whom shall
be elected by thaassociation; by ballot at
the annual meetingto be held in the City
of Delta on the last Monday in Novem-
Der, in each year, and shall hold their
offices for one year and until their
successors are elected and qualified.
In addition to the first vice-president
there shall also be elected at such time
eight vice-presidents, resident one in
each of the towns of Delta County, and
all of whom shall be known as second
vice-presidents.
SEC. 2. No election for directors
or officers nor meetings for the trans
action of business shall be held unless
ten of the members are present and
voting.
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lures and commerce, railroads and
transportation, advertising, roads and
improvements, taxation, electric roads,
reception and such other standing COM
mittees as may from time to time be
deemed necessary.
Sec. 2. The standing committees
shall be nominated by the president and
confirmed by the board of directors and
shall consist of three to seven members
each, as the board of directors may
determine. Such committees shall re-
port. to the directors land to the presi-
dent upon his request) upon such SUBJ
jects as may be referred to them and
upon any matters of interest or i'm
portance pertaining to their depart
ments.
ARTICLE VIII.
Sec. 1. No expenditure shall be in
CURED by any officer or committe of the
association without the same being first
by the board of directors or
its finance committee.
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ARTICLE TX.

SEC /. These bylaws may be
amended at any regular meeting of the
association or at q special meeting
called for that purpose, two-thirds of
those present voting in the affirmative
The Delta independent., 1904-12-09
Practical Helps For Christmas Buyers.

fol man h fl We eendayr
hy tosa afford hthsahfmtO md
my have beer % ever before W believe haveo
tpepe g hgobth th ehe randi
price " qa Ire lowest ad
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The Delta independent., 1904-12-09
For q Man.

Here are few suggestions gifts that suit
able for Gentleman. Ink Stands for his writing
table. Bibles. Teachers Oxfords-a fine line. Books
the very thing If he reads. Playing Cards-An the
latest backs Smoking Sets. Every appreciates
Cigars-We know the kinds he likes. Shaving mirror
He should have one If he shaves himself
MILITARY BRUSHES. all Men like them
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-08-24

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