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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19
caINA's ATTITUDE.
Important Developments Are Antici.
pated In the Matter.

ST Petersburg. Sept. 19.-Important
developments regarding China's atti-
tude towards the belligerents is antic-
ipated here in we'll informed quarters.
There are rumors of closer relations
between China and Japan. Of the pos
sibility of the Japanese turning over
Port Arthur when captured to China,
of their restoring Manchuria to the
Chinese, etc. Although these reports
are not confirmed. they lead to the
quite general belief that some sort of
negotiations are going on behind the
scenes of which the outside world has
little cogniZance.
The Russ says II believes japanese
successes have emboldened the Chinese
government more and more and they
are prompting such diplomatic steps az
China never dreamed of before. Since
the Japanese occupation of Niuchwang
and direct contact between Chinese
and japanese they seemed to quickly
reach an understanding. the occupation
of neutral territory evoking no pro-
test. The Russ expects the war to take
on phase as Chinese neutrality van
ishes which the powers in the agree
ment to preserve China's neutrality
cannot ignore. Moreover. the Russ
believes the situation calls for deeds
and not words. II concludes: I'VE
need not be unduly alarmed. however.
Interference of China will scarcely be
TO our disadvantage"
The Novoe Vremya bitterly de-
nounces suggestions of peace advanced
by NJ. Meshshersky in the GazedanIn
as means of defeating the selfish
ends of Great Britain and Germany"
both of whom. NJ. Mershshersky as
sorts, are interested I'm weakening Rus
STA and Japan. The Novoe vremya an
nounces the people will not tolerate
the self humiliation of the empire be-
fore Japan.
The emperor's congratulatory mes
sage to Kuropatkin is regarded as ef-
fectuelly putting an end to stories Of
imperial displeasure with Kuropat-
kin's generalship at the battle Of Lao
Yang.
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unable to hold the fortress Of Lao
Yang owing to the enemy threatening
to cut off your communications. The
retreat of the whole army under such
difficult circumstances and over such
terrible roads was an operation con-
sistently carried out in the face of grave
difficulties. 1 thank you and your
splendid troops for their heroic work
and continued self-sacrifices. God guard
you. NICHOLAS"
Commenting on his maJesty's mes
sage General Kuropatkin said It con-
tains a further expression OF lofty be-
nevolences on the part OF the emperor.
and adds: Il am quite sure that In
the work that lies before the Manchu-
rian army every soldier will put forth
his best efforts TO achieve victory over
the enemy and become worthy Of the
confidence of the emperor" Kuropat-
ikn ordered the emperor's message to
be read to all the troops with solemn
ceremony.
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ATTACK ON
The CHINESE
Two Soldiers Unmercifullp Beaten by
Italian Troops.
ACTION is SHAMEFUL
Great Indignation Expressed at Pekin
and the Facts In the Case at
Once Transmitted to King
Victor Emanuel.
ACTION is SHAMEFUL

Pekin, Sept. 19.-An extraordinary
fracas between Italian and Chinese SOL
oiers occurred Thursday afternoon. 1t
appears that two Chinese soldiers were
out walking, unarmed. along the pub
lie road bordering on the Italian drill
grounds adjoining the Italian legation.
They stopped to watch the Italians
drilling The latter ordered them
away and when they refused to go a
fight ensued. The two Chinese were
beaten. One of them was seized and
taken into the Italian legation while
the other ran to the residence of Cen
eral Chang Kweite, who is commander
I'm chief of the Chinese troops station
ed here. A dozen Italians followed him
and fired two shots in the. residence
and one Italian soldier entered. Chi
nese soldiers assembled prepared to
fight. but one of the officers prevented
further disturbance.
Representations have been made by
the Chinese authorities to the Italian
legation. Great Indignation is felt and
expressed on all sides at this unpro-
voked and unwarranted attack. 1t is
hoped, however. the incident will be
arranged without complications.
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NIGHT SHOOTING.
Remarkable Results Being Done by
Uncle Sans Ships.

Washington. Sept 19.-Remarkable
results have already been obtained in
the naval target practice now going on
in Menemsha blight. The big ships are
doing some extraordinary night shoot
ing. Experience of the Russo-Japan-
csc war has convinced the general
board that I'm future naval battles may
be fought at night. and It is certain
that most of the torpedo work will be
done in the hours of darkness. Hence.
II is believed to be essential to devel-
op gun pointers in night work Using
her eight-inch guns one of the battle
ships made eight hits out of nine shots
at night. The target was distant about
a mile and Illuminated by searchlight
and the gunners used a special night
sight. The ship from which the shoot
ing was done was forging ahead in the
open sea at ten knots.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19
NEW ADVANCES.
Believed That the Japanese Will Wait
For Reinforeemcnts.

St. Petersburg. Sept. Ill, is be-
lieved that oyama will not Immediate
ly renew aggressive tactics. but avail,
reinforcements TO make good losses at
Lao Yang. II will require considera-
BILE time to organize the new advance.
as Il viii be the end OF this month be-
fore more troops leave japan. II Is
reported the japanese will make a d.
version In the direction OF VtadivostOk
10 prepare the way for a renewal Of.
operations against Mukden. Kuropat-
kin is obtaining achievements A
large number OF guns and some troops
are on their way from the Odessa
corps. Bulk OF Europatkin's army is
believed 10 be still around Mukden
Many Russian troops are known To
have gone north. IL Is known that the
heights near the Lao river at Tie
Pass have been fortified: that the pass
has been secured and cavalry are
scouting wide on Russian TANKS 20 sig
nal the first Indication Of the new turn
Ing movement OF the Japanese.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19
THE SINGER AT THE
EXPOSITION.

The name of SINGER stands
for " family sewing machine in every
known language. The familiar sign
with its brilliant carmine as" is found
in every city in the world, and no prod
or has wider vogue.
The fact that Singer machines
are "made for every stitching pro-
cess" used in manufactures is not so
well known and most visitors to the
Exposition will be greatly interested
in the exhibit to be made by THE
SINGER MANUFACTURING COM
PANY.
There will be two Singer pavil-
ions, one in the Manufactures Building,
from the American factories, and one
in the Varied Industries Building,
from the British factory.
Here one may see the practical
manufacture of Corsets, Muslin IN
derwear, Shoes, Mems Wear, etc, by
operatives from leading establish
ments in these industries. There will
be machines for stitching the heaviest
rubber and leather betting, for making
dozen dainty tucl0s at once, for.
attaching all kinds of buttons, hooks
and eyelets, for sewing sails, for
stitching kid gloves and furs, in short,
for everything that can, or might
be stitched.
There are eighty, or more dis
tinct types of Singer sewing machines
for manufacturing purposes, and these
types are adapted to many hundred
varieties for a thousand or more spe-
cial uses, all interesting and educa-
tional to the great majority of people.
The display of Art NeedleworlS,
for which the Singer Company has
long been noted, will excel anything
previously shown; and the various
types of sewing for family
use will include some new designs
recently perfected and about to be
placed on the market.
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The RUSSIANS
MAKE REPLY
Answer Verbally Given to AmbaSsa-
dor Hardinge.
FOODSTUFFS NATTER
This Is Definitely Placed In Cate.
CORY OF Articles Susceptible Of
Use as Well In Times Of
War as Peace.

St Petersburg. Sept. 19.-Russia has
given her answer TO the American and
British notes on the subject OF contra
band Of war. Her answer was commu-
nlcated to Ambassador Hardinge Fri
day afternoon verbally by Foreign Min
lister Lamsdorff. and bears out the pre-
dictions on the subject OF the Associat-
ed Prass. The ambassador was inform
ed in effect that, according to the de-
cision of the commission which has
Investigated the subject the govern
ment has agreed to view as of contra
diclslly contraband character foodstuffs
and fuel. and that supplementary in
struction has been Used to the Rus
sian naval commanders and prize courts
calling their attention to misinterpre-
tation which had been placed upon
the prize regulations. The instructions.
Sir Charles Hardinge was informed
make a clear distinction between the
articles enumerated in Article of the
Russian prize regulations, which are
susceptible to dual use. like fuel and
foodstuffs, the assumption being that
II they are addressed to private per-
sons or firms in an enemys port they
are not intended for warlike uses: but
their innocent character may be SUBJ
ject to suspicion of the ships papers
and the circumstances. II irregular. In
Cou-.t Lamsdorff's response TO Ambas-
sador Hardinge he meets the views OF
the american and British governments
regarding foodstuffs and coal and 9TH
er fuel as being contradicial contra
band, distinctly placing them in the
category OF articles susceptible of use
both in war and in peace. and as such
only confiscable when consigned to
blockaded ports or destined for the
military of naval forces OF the enc
my. Shipments in the ordinary course
of trade by private persons or firms.
even to an enemy's port. may be con-
sidered prlma facie not TO be contra
band. But upon this point distinct
reservation is made. The simple act
OF consignment by private persons
does not preclude the possibility that
the articles are not ultimately destined
for belllgerent forces, and Russia in
sists that II is not necessarily regard
ed as conclusive evidence Of the limo
cent character OF the goods. But where
suspicion is raised the burden OF proof
TO warrant legal seizure Is TO rest upon
the captor.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19
WAS TERRIFIC.
Bombardment Lasted Day and a
Half and Many Shells Fell.

Half and Many Shells Fell.
Chefoo. Sept. ia Japanese who
arrived here Saturday reports the citi-
zens of Dalny on Sept is expected the
general attack upon Port Arthur to be
renewed the following day. He has re-
liable Information to the effect that the
siege works at Rihlungshan and Kit
wanshan were completed Sept Is.
Both Chinese and Japanese recent ar
rivals agree the bombarding OF Port
Arthur became terrific at dawn Sept.
Is and continued until the forenoon OF
Sept. l6. The japanese fired from Shu-
shiyen and Palungshan at Pigeon Bay.
where the heavy guns from japan
have been placed in position lately.
Shells fell with great frequency in the
Chinese new town. Yankiatung.
which is village at Pigeon Bay and
had been occupied by Russians. was
evacuated by them secretly. The jap
anese have not occupied the village.
Five hundred cavalrymen who at
tempted to drive the Japanese from
Palungshan have not returned and IL
Is believed the fortress there has been
captured
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BRIDGE ON FIRE.
Twenty People Went Down, Two
Killed and Five Injured.

saltwater. Mimi. Sept. 1.-THE
bridge across Lake st. Croix. which
is a half mile long. extending to the
Wisconsin side, caught fire late Thurs
day afternoon. The fire created some
connection. and the fire apparatus. In
responding to the alarm. was followed
by the usual crowd OF persons. The
fire had so weakened one of the spans
of the rather ancient structure. that
when the fire apparatus and the crowd
attempted to cross II 1t fell into the
water. about twenty feet below. About
twenty people went down with the
wreckage into the water and two were
killed and FIVE seriously injured. The
dead: Adolph Boo. aged twenty-five.
son of local hotel keeper: and George
McGrath. aged sixteen.
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To q. Done at Fris.

washington. Sept. is;-~sl a
kahira called upon Acting Secretary
Of State Adee Friday to make Inquiry
as 10 the terms Of the parole TO be
granted to the Russian crew OF the
Lena. IN conformity with the presi-
dents decision. He was Informed
that the details would be arranged
at San Francisco by Admirais Good
rich and McCalla. but generally that
II was proposed TO allow the men the
limits Of San Francisco.
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SLAIN BY SMITH.
Postmaster Of oldsov,n. Ark, Killed
by a River Man.

Little Rock. Ark. Sept. ia special
to the Gazette from Helena says: John
Newman. the postmaster AZ Oldtown,
landing some twenty miles up the
Mississippi river fiom here. was shot
and killed by river man named Jack
Smith Friday morning at o'clock
The men had trouble Thursday after
noon concerning the landing. which
was kept by Newman. and II is claimed
that Smith renewed the quarrel Friday
morning and shot Newman through
the body. Smith made his escape.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19
FLORIDA FEuD.
Attack on Dunean's Home, One Killed
and Several Wounded.

Jacksonville. Fla. Sept. 17.-Another
chapter has been added to the Duncan
Altman feud at Baxter. The posse
guarding William Duncar's home was
attacked and the members retaliated by
killing Ellis Bowling. a prominent far
mer. and one Of the mob. and wound
ing several others. The mob then went
to the home OF the AltnaDs. where ali
arrest the Altman boys
viii De resisted.
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BURNED WITH PAINT.
showered Upon Man, Woman and
Baby In Tenement.

New York. Sept. 19.-Showered With
blazing paint. a man, a woman and a
baby In a tenement house In East
Twelfth street have received burns
that will likely prove fatal. They were
Isaac Schusler, a painter. Mrs. Lena
Marks and her twelve-months'- old
child. Schusler accidentally dropped a
blazing match into bucket of paint
Flames shot upward from the turpen-
tine and Schusler started down stairs
with the bucket. A gust of wind blew
the flames into his face, causing him
to pitch headlong down the stairs. Mrs
Marks with her baby in her arms was
coming up. The shower of fire flew
all over them.
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At Mare Island.

San Francisco. Sept. 1e.-The Rus
sian auxiliary cruiser Lena Is now
at the government naval station at
Mare Island. havirT departed from San
Francisco bay Friday afternoon under
the escort Of the cruiser Marblehead.
The Lena Is now under the local juris-
diction OF Rear Admiral McCalla OF
the navy yard.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19

II you want sewing machine that
will give you satisfaction and will last
YOU lifetime, get one of the latest
j improved Singers at the Singer store,
lain street, next to Patrick's drug
store, Palestine.
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Painted Brilliant Black.

San Francisco. Sept 1s.-The Rus
sian transport Lena Is being painted a
brilliant black. Thursday night the
ward room officers OF the Lena were
given a dinner on board the New York
by the ward room officers of the hat
ter. the flagship band giving a con-
cert.
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CHANGE CLOTHING.
Russian Cavalry Are Now Wearing a
Gray and Black Uniform.

Toxic. Sept. 1s.-Field Marshal oya.
ma reports Russian cavalry outposts
with bases at Panchiago. Hanlinpao
and Tasanchiatzu daily scouting south
ward in the vicinity OF Wulitadzu and
Monfulutai. over a twelve-mile front
and to Jim Tang. three miles from Ia
tangshanpac. The Russian cavalry are
changing clothing to gray and black
winter uniform.
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General Strike.

Rome. Sept. Ito protest against
the conflict between strikers and po-
lice in which two of the latter were
killed. socialists decided on a general
strike throughout Itafy. Government
has taken extraordinary measures to
suppress the strike. and has stopped all
kilograms referring to II.
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Losses OF Russians.

Paris. Sept. 1e.-Exact figures of the
Russian losses In killed. wounded and
missing IN the operations before Lao
Yang from Aug IL 10 Aug rs have
been received by the general STAFF. ac-
cording TO the Journals st. Petersburg
correspondent These amount 10 two
generals. 25s officers and 81 500 SOL
disrs naddition. 133 guns were los.
The material losses include forTiica-
lions costing $4,000 600
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II your food does not digest well, a
few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters will
set matters right. 1t sweetens the
breath, strengthens the stomach and
digestion, creates appetite and cheer
fulness.
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Auto Overturned.

Baldwin. Mo. Sept. l9.-In endeavor-
ing to turn out to avoid farmers
wagon an automobile containing two
men and two women was precipitated
down a thirty-foot embankment near
here. killing one Of the occupants and
tnjuring the others.
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IMo Snoke.

New York. Sept. 17.-In the Ameri-
can Bankers convention Friday morn
Ing W. f. Schweppe OF st. Louis spoke
on Credit Indemnity and It's Value TO
a Banker" and United States Treas
urer Roberts on Strength ana Weak
ness OF American Finance"
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japs Massinu.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 17.-General
KurDpatkin reports that a reconnais-
sance established the fact that the
japanese are massing near Yen Tai
and Bentsiaputze Bodies OF japanese
are also moving in the Lao river val
ley.
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FIRE IN PRISON.
Five Story Building Inside Peniten.
tisry at Michigan City, Ind, Burns.

Michigan City. Ind, sept. l9.-Fire
on Saturday destroyed hve-story
building inside the walls Of the peni
tentiarfy here. causing a loss OF over
100000. The fire started from the dry
kiln Of the chair factory. according 20
a statement OF the prison authorities.
although rumors are In circulation that
convlcts fired the building.
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IRISH COMING.
Largest Number Ever Taken on One
Vessel From British Port.

Queenstown. Sept l9.-The White
Star steamer Celtic. which sailed Sat
urday for New York. carried 1850 souls.
This is believed to be the largest num-
Der ever taken on one vessel from 2
British port Nine hundred and fifty
embarked here and about one hundred
steerage passengers were left behind
on account OF lack OF accommodation.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19

When you need any oil for your
sewing machine, gun or bicycle, come
to the Singer Sewing Machine office,
Main street, next to Patrick's drug
store. We have it that we guarantee.
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AHEAD

Of competition. There is where
| am to stay. In the past year |
have steadily forged ahead and it
is my aim to retain the position
and to always be in the
van of the column.
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GEAR TO TROOPS.
Thanks Them "For Their Heroic Work
and Continued Self Sacrifice"

London, Sept. ia dispatch to a
news agency from Mukden. dated Sept.
1s. says that in a general order is
sued by General Kuropatkin the fol-
lowing message from Emperor Nicho-
las to the general public was published:
81 see from your report that you are
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BISHOP sRATToN.
No Action Taken by Standing Com
nittee on Charges Against PreIste.

Jackson. Miss. Sept. l9.-The sta i'd
ing committee Of the Episcopal diocese
OF Mississippi received charges pre-
ferred against Bishop Theodore Brat
ton by Rev. Frank Hallum and return
ed them without action. An investiga-
ton OF the charges established the fact
that there was nothing In them. Mr.
Hallum. the clergyman who made
them. also presented a charge against
the tate Bishop Thompson, which was
dismissed
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19
Lena INSTRUCTIONS

Washington. Sept. 17-Captain Pills
bury. acting chief Of the bureau OF
navigation. has transmitted copies Of
instructions sent Rear Admiral Good
rich TO the secretaries OF the treasury
and commerce and labor.
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Called EarIy.

New York. Sept. 17.-Callers began
to arrive at the Hotel Astor early Fri
day to see Judge Parker. Charles F..
Murphy, leader OF Tammany Hall. had
an appointment.
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All Killed but One.

Bariin. Sept. 19.-The Iokal Anzei-
CERT Shanghai correspondent says that
all officers 81 the japanese Ksnazaua
regiment except one were killed before
Port Arthur.
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Wife's Throat Cut.

Oklahoma City. Sept. 17.-Claude
Harmon. II is alleged cut his wife's
throat. alleging she was untrue to him.
Her condition is serious.
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candidate for governor of New York;
great interest. and while taking no
part for or against any candidate. is
gratified with the nomination Of Frank
w. Higgins for governor. Mr.. Higgins
was finance committee chairman in
the senate when Mr.. Roosevelt was
governor and their relations were close
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-09-19
f.earo Musician Shot.

Oklahoma City. Sept 17.-Joe Whit
ney. negro musician. was fatally shit
in the abdomen by an unknown person.
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LIKES HIGGINS.
President Pleased at Action Of Rspub-
liean State Convention.

Oyster Bay. n. Y, Sept. 1.-THE
president followed the proceedings OF
the Republican state convention with
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HONEST GOODS,
HONEST SERVICE.

A determination to always give
satisfaction-no matter at what
cost to me-has procured for me
the patronage of the discriminate
ing dressers of the city. L have
now ready for inspection a clean,
neat, well-selected and up-to-date
line of New Fall and Winter
Goods. Call and see them. Leave
your order for a suit or trousers
for future delivery. But wheth4
you wish to place an order or not,
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