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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Two Killed in a Bridqe Accident.

saltwater, Mimi, Special. The
bridge across axe st. Groix, which is
q half mile long, extending to the Wis
consin side, caught fire late Thursday
afternoon. The fire created some
commotion and the fire apparatus in
responding to the alarm was followed
by the usual crowd of persons. The
fire had so weaker ID one end OF the
spans of the rather ancient structure
that when the fire apparatus and the
crowd attempted to cross. it fell into
the water, twenty feet below. Ahou,
twenty persons were precipitated with
the wreckage into the water. Adolph
Bco. aged %, and George McCTath,
aged 16, were killed. and five others
were seriously injured. The financial
loss was small.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
No Mose EIahsinQ.

There has been no renewal OF light
ing on q large scale between the Hns-
alan and Japanese armies In the Far
East. At st. Petersburg. the people are
harassed By rumors OF impending dis
aster to General Kuropatkin which
find ready credence because OF the lack
Of offc.al information and for the mo-
ment the popularity Of the head o, th'
Ruasian armies In the held Is In ECLIPSE.
In that capital. too. there is much un-
eas,ness felt lest the japanese advanes
In ManchuriA should AFFORD occasion
for the growth Of an nu-Russian spifii
in China and the ultimate projection oi
that mower into the conflict
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22

Newport News. Va. special.-Durins
a terrific wind and rain storm. which
rased here wednesday night. the Ches-
apeake 4 Ohio steamer Louise. broke
from her mooring at the ship-yard end
vas blown several miles out into James
river. Two tugs recovered the vessel.
Wires were prostrated. fences leve.ed,
telegraph and electric light poles up
rooted or feiled In several parts OF the
city. No serious damage to shipping u
the harhor - reported
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22

Toledo, O., Special.-C;ncs1nati,
Hamilton & Dayton passenger trains
Nos. and 5. making their first trips
over the lines of the terminal COMPANY.
collided near IronviIIe and twenty peo-
pie were injured. none OF them seriocs-
ly. The accident occurred on a tresoie
and the engines were teleseoped IN suca
a fashion that none of the cars let :ae
track. If the cars had gone owe 8
the point there would have been
fr.ghtful loss OF life.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, By Cable.-The cloth
market had tendency toward harden
ing, as the makers increased their
engagement and a fair turnover OF
most descriptions resulted last week.
The China trade was more quiet, es-
pecially in the gray staples. The out
put for the next six months has been
generally DISPOSED of.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
aankers choose ofheers.

New York. Speeial-The trust CON-
pauy section of the American Bank
.rs' Association elected E. A. Potter
NJ Chicago. chairman. Among the vice.
prex.dent. are r. X. President. ol
CHATTANOOGA: J. =. Main. Of RaccIine:
Va. and W. r. Alien. Of Greensboro
NC. r. n. Fries. Of Winston salem
n. c., was elected nemoer of the %
ecutive committee.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Greater Activity.

LaFollette. Special.-This city seems
to have picked up much OF its lost ac-
tivity due TO the big fire. A great many
ct- the new brick buildings are now
taking OF their finishing touches. Seye-
lal parties, who have been confined TO
tents and snacks since the great IRE.
arc moving into new brick buildings.
2 he two banks are now esconced In
tseir new buildings doing business.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Suicide at Manchester, Va.

Richmond. Va. Spec.aI.-John IN
gram Alvis, son of a prominent furni-
ture dealer of Manchester, shot ana
killed himself in mis- home. Breeding
over jill health is supposed to have
driven Alvis to end his life. He was 19
wears old. A curious fact connected
with the tragedy is that last night his
aunt had in a dream a premon;tion OF
it, which was fulfilled in almost every
detail
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
N, G. L ct. L. Election.

Nashville, spec!ai.-stockholders OF
the Nashville. Chattanooga & St. Louis
railway held their annual meeting here
last week. The old board of directors
-sas reelected with one exception,
Henry Walters, OF the Atlantic Coast
Line, replacing ]. II. AtwateT, OF New
York. The directors elected the follow
ing officers: ]. w. Thomas. president;
]. III. Ambrose, secretary and treasu er;
Z. F. Poole. comptroller: Hunter Nc
Donald, chief engineer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
TeIeuraphic Briefs,

who crossed the Charleston bar Tues
day morning have not returned, three
are known to be drowned and there is
only bare possibility that the two
other boat-loads were picked up by a
passing vessel.
The Italian Government is trying to
secure the return of the ancient cope
stolen from Ascoli and later sold to ].
?. Morgan,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
By Wire and Cable.

Prince Herbert Bismarck Is critically
III at Friedrichsruhe, Germany.
German army maneuvers began near
Schwarin.
Governor Montague announced that
he would be a candidate for United
States Senator to succeed Senator Mar
tin.
The campaign in the Northern Meek
opened in lively manner.
The cases of Sunday law violations
that recently created a stir in Alexan'
fria were nolle pressed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Manchurian Army Resting.

st. Petersburg, Special.-General
sakharoff has reported to the general
staff under date of September 18th:
The Manchurian army was nowhere
engaged on September Is or II. The
arrival of considerable reinforcements
is not incredible at the advance posts
along the whole of the enemy's front.
and especially near the village OF BIZ
ancupuza, and east of the railway to-
wards the mines"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Iixe Items of News,

Governor Terrell has written to the
Secretary OF the Navy naming Miss
Stella Tate sponsor at the launching OF
he battleship Georgia, October IL.
Prepara lions are being made to send
.rge a,infos cements to General Knro-
II is exp. st. Petersburg that
ne United States wzas@allow the auxll-
ny cruiser Lena to remain at san
francisco as hong as absolutely neees-
sary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
North State News.

Trustees of the University of North
Carolina met in the Office of Governor
Aycock and authorized the establish
ment Of the School of Applied
Sciences, with Prof J. w. Gore as
dean, the school to consist of math-
ematics, electricity, chemistry, geolo-
gy, mining. President Venable re-
ported so more students enrolled this
year. Trustees in attendance were
Kenan, DR.. R. H. Lewis, Claudius
Dockery, R. H. Battle. Mr.. Graham
presided in the absence Of the Gov
ernOr.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
]. Y. Joyner, gave out as an illustra-
ton of the benefit of local taxation and
the consolidation OF school districts,
that at Nealsville, Mcdowell county,
where three districts were consolidated,
the enrolment Of the three separate
districts last year was 80, with an aver
age attendarc Of so. Now the consoll-
dated school is opened with an enroll
| ment of 1O3. and average attendance OF
81.
Prof ]. A. Bivins. principal OF the
Charlotte graded school, has rendered
his resignation to accept the position
OF head master of Trinity Park High
School, at Durham, made vacant by
the tragic death of his brother few
weeks ago.
The Secretary of State charters the
| Pate Laundry Company, of Wilson,
capital $4,000. subscribed by J. C.
Hale. H. G. Connor, Jr., of Wilson, and
| A. W. Pate, of Durham.
Whiteville. the county seat OF GO
lunlbus County. is soon to have cleo
trio lights. The electricity Will oe
furnished from a dynamo OF the
Whiteville Gin Company. Arc a.
reu as incandescent lights, will be
Installed ever the town.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Or, Alderman Welcomed.

Charlottesville, Va, Special.-The
frst public welcome to Dr. E. A. AL
derman, who has just assumed the
duties Of President of the Universi-
ty of Virginia, was held this evening
in the public hall at that institution
DIR J. Morris Page delivered the ad-
dress of welcome on the part or the
faculty and the address OF notif1catlon
was delivered by the rector OF the
hoard of visitors, Charles P. Jones, OF
Monterey, Va. DR.. Alderman spoke IN
accentaHte of the honor,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Personally Conducted Trip to st. Louis

The Seaboard Air Line Railway will
run personally conducted excursion
to st. Louis on Tuesday, October 4th.
The trip will be made under the super
vision of Rev. S. F. Conrad and an en-
joyable time Is assured to all who take
advantage Of the extraordinarily low
all sections of the Carolinas are within
easy reach Of the Seaboard and safe,
quick and enjoyable trip will be assur-
ed to all those availing themselves OF
this special opportunity Of visiting the
great exposition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
Why kuroki Failed.

London, By Cable-The Times cor
respondent with General Kuroki in
dispatch dated Lao Yang, Sept. Z, and
a the conclusion of long account of
the battle there, says:
General Kurokis flank movement
failed owing to the tactics of General
iIuropatkin, who trusted the half OF
lis army would suffice to hold the jap
Hnese south of the Taitse river. His
forces were SO strongly posted and he
possessed such a secure line OF retreat
that the soundness of the course adopt
I'd must appeal to tacticians. In any
..ase it upset the caluculations OF the
Japanese, who counted upon compare
lively feeble resistance to their flank
TO show that while the Russians con-
tempIated a determined effort at check
they feared throwing down the gaun;-
let and fighting a pitched battle. They
had very small reserve supplies at Lao
Yang, trusting to the railway for sup
Files. The proof of this is that they left
practically nothing for the japanese
captured sufficient to supply their
army only for one day. After the Rus
sian retirement to the east bank Of the
river their position presented scene or
carnage unparalleled in European war
fare. A remarkable feature of the
sighting on the flank was the evidence
shat the Japanese proved the value of
1heir lines as compared with heavy con-
4tnental formations. The Russians S
lack of dash indicated prudence
against jeopardizing their ritirement.'
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
END OF WHITE TRIAL
amer kinteen Hours DeIlberatIon the
jury Retrns Verdict.

Salisbury. Special.-After 10 hours OF
weary waiting. the great audience In
attendance upon the White trial was
relieved when the jury returned it's YER
uict at 1880 Thursday afternoon. fnd-
ing the defendants guilty OF murder
In the second degree. All through the
night eastern towns kept the wires
busy asking how the verdict was and
men sat up late in the hope that the
result might be slept upon. A report
was current that the jury had reached
Its verdict and was waiting for the
convening OF court in order to render
it. This was not true, and the last OF
the Jurors who had held out for man
slaughter from 8 Thursday morning
until the end, gave in finally and the
verdict was murder in the second de-
gree. At no time in this trial was there
any juryman who held out for acquit-
tai. but one did contend a short while
for murder in the first degree.
THE VERDICT EXPECTED.
The the verdict was rather expected.
When Mr.. Watson closed that wonder
ful argument of his. the case for the
defendants looked bright, for it was a
Titanic effort Everybody was expect
ing powerful speech from Mr.. Glenn
and that he knew it can hardly be
doubted. He removed his collar, and,
fixing himself for his supreme and
probably final effort, before his election
to the governorship, he began his mas
terly apostrophe to the law.
In passing sentence on the Whites
Friday, Judge Cooke said that no man
had the right, or reasonable excuse in
North Carolina to take the law into his
own hands. He sentenced each of the
defendents to six years in the peniten-
t:ary. An appeal was taken by counsel
for the defence.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-09-22
PORT ARTHUR AGAIN
Persistent Reports of Another Assault
Circulated
FIGHT IN PROGRESS OR IMMINENT
Advices From Chefoo to the Effect
That a Grand Assault is Now TAX
ing Place, or Will Occur Very
Shortly.

ChcfOO, By Cable-Local students of
The military situation at Port Arthur,
lasing their deductions upon recent
development there, are OF the opinion
That another grand assault is either oc-
.brring at the present time or is immi-
uent. This opinion is based on the very
Hravy bOmbardment of the Russian
stropghOld that occurred on Sept. 18th,
-! such a bOmbardment forms the usu-
al prelude to an assault; on the arrival
here of important messengers from
Fort Arthur at a time when the run
ming Of the blockade is extremely per-
ilous; on a recent authoritative state
y1ent that Japanese siege works are
,rmpleted, and on reports from Japa-
fese sources that at Port Dalny an as
salt was expected to take place in a
few days. These reports were received
last week.
IN addition to the foregoing there is
fhe common knowledge that the Japan
rse realize that their continued mac
t:vity increases the resisting of the
Russian garrison, and their consequent
desire to make such period Of inactiv-
ity as brief as possible.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-19

nond scarf pin from former Governor
Bulk.ey of Connecticut October Is.
Arons was wearing the iewelry when
arrested at Eighth and O'Fallon streets
about o'clock yesterday afternoon. and
it was later identified by attaches of the
Monticello Hotel as belonging to Governor
Bulkley. who was guest at the house for
about ten days while visiting the Worlds
Fair.
The ring has three five-eishths carat dia-
nonds. ard was present to the Governor
from the attaches Of the Capitol upon his
retirement from office in 1892. The cuff
buttons have two diamonds each of about
one-quarter of carat, while the scarf
pin has a large amethyst surrounded by
eighteen small diamonds. The total val
uation Of the property is estimated at
about $3.50
Shortly after the departure Of Governor
Bulkley for his home at Hartford. Arons
was dismissed from the Monticello serv-
ice, and the detectives have been watching
him for some time. Some days ago De-
tectives McKenna heard that Arons was
wearing the stolen jewelry, and yester-
day, with Detective Cordell, made the ar
rest
A reward was offered By the Governor
for the recovery OF the stolen property,
but the detectives, 1t is said, knew nothing
about this at the time they made the ar
rest.
Arons gives his home as Dallas, Tex,
and stated that he worked in one of the
hote.s there before coming to ST. Louis
about the time the Worlds Fair opened.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-19
EXPOSITION co.
GETS PROPERTY
Secretary Shaw Makes Ruling as
to Disposition of Lady Board
of Managers Belongings

Advices from Washington last evening
to The Republic were to the effect that a
ruling had been made on the disposition
Of the property and any funds remaining
TO the credit of the Board of Lady Mana
gers at the close OF the Fair.
This ruling was made in response to a
request from the board for advice a. to
the legal disposition OF the property and
money OF the board and settles the
mooted question which has interested
the lady members since It became evident
that they would have a surplus at the
close of the Exposition
The letter requesting this advice from
the Secretary Of the Treasury was for
warded by Mrs. Daniel Manning on Oc-
tober g. Secretary Shaw's reply to Mrs
Manning is as follows:
Ny Dear Mrs. Manning: Upon my return to
Washinstnn I And your letter OF October -
acknowledged by nav secretary and held for my
personal attention
With reference to your inquiry regarding the
disposition OF the furnishings Of the building
used by the Board OF Lady Managers. tnssrnuch
the $4,000 allotted to your board was taken
from the loan to the Exposition Company by
the Government. all OF which has now I.en re-
turned to the Treasury, any surplus OF funds
or any property acquired for the use Ct the
board will properly revert TO the Exposition
Company As the funds 10 be derived from
the sale OF furniture are 10 be turned over TO
the Exposition officials. the manner IN which
the property is TO be disposed Of should be ap-
might have replied sooner. but a-sited the
final payment by the Exposition Company.
Trusting the matter may be disposed os to
your entire satisfaction believe no, yours vezy
tS.sne0 L NJ SHAW.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-19

with little sympathy from Mr.. Niedring-
haus was evident. When pressed for a
definite opinion, he pointed with his finger
firmly and slowly repeated: 1T is a very
novel proposition
Cyrus P. Wslbridge. defeated candidate
for Governor. mentioned as senatorial
possibility. was even more firm in his dis
approval Of the suggestion.
If the reported interview with former
Secretary Root is authentic. l think it
very, unjust to the Republicans of Mis-
souri,. who have worked many years to
bring. the State into harmony with the
Republican party of the nation.
II have the highest respect for Senator
Cockrell. and believe that from his point
Of view he has served the State faith
fully and efficiently. but he does not stand
for Republican policies. and l am unal-
terably In favor of sending man to the
United States Senate from Missouri who
vote and work for the policies represented
by the Republican party"
Charles Nagel. one of the foremost Re
publicans of Missouri; said; :,
elect a Republican to the Senate. There
is plenty of material in the State, and d
wise selection will be made with all re-
Spect to Senator Cockrell
His unenviable reputation commands
the respect of the Republican party. and
I have the utmost regard for his integri-
ty. but We are bound to differ on prin-
publicans of Missouri to select a repre-
sentative of the party. honest and able.
who will be politically IN accord with the
administration just put in power.
Secretary Root ever gave utterance to the
advice as it is published. Whatever Sec
retary Root may have said, 1t must be
attributed to the respect which he enter
tains for the veteran Senator from Mis-
souri, by reason of his long association
with him in public life"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-19

S. Louis until next Thursday. when they
will return East. visiting Philadelphia,
New York, Boston. West Point and other
Eastern cities. They will then return by
way of Chicago to Frisco and sail for
Japan on the steamship Mongolia on De-
cernber 28.
the remainder of the trip will the Prince
assume his official role
Prince Fushimi yesterday morning
scattered gifts right and left Souvenirs
and remembrances were given to all who
accompanied him on the various excur-
dons about Washington, and even the
coachman and footmen received hand
some gifts.
AS personal gifts from the Mikado,
Prince Fushimi sent to Mrs. Roosevelt
and Mrs. Hay, wife of the Secretary OF
State, teakwood chests mounted in solid
silver. each containing costly silks en-
brotderies. fans. carvings and other ar
ticles of Japanese workmanship.
PRINCE DEEPLY IMPRESSED.
Before leaving Washington yesterday A.
sato, grand master of the household of the
Imperial Prince, on behalf of his royal
master. made the following statement:
''Since the arrival in this country his
Imperial Highness has been deeply i'm
pressed with the good will and courteous
attention universally shown him by the
people of the United States. Genuine SYM
pathy for japan entertained by them in
her present struggle is a source of pro-
found satisfaction to his Highness, and
he hopes earnestly that his mission Of
friendship and good will may in some
measure be conducive Of strengthening
that tie OF amity and good correspondence
which happily exists between the two
countries.
His Imperial Highness especially feels
grateful to tho President of the United
States. who, representing as he does. the
sentiments Of the people Of this great
Republic has extended to him a most
cordial welcome and his Imperial High
ness does not hesitate to say that the
unalloyed pleasure he has already de-
rived and will hereafter derive from his
visit to this country would far outweigh
that Of his military achievements in the
battlefields OF Manchuria.'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-19
BENB0W AiRSHlP
SEESAWS ON FENCE
Continued From Page One,

clear over the fence In the sudden arrest
of it's progress
sEE-SAWS OVER FENCE.
At the moment the anchor caught
gallery god climbing the outside of the
high fence for better view. appeared
under the pinioned ship. When he had re-
covered from his surprise he grabbed the
anchor and rope. holding it fast.
At the moment the motor stopped the
taut rope having disarranged its mech
anism Without propellers the ship
swung idly. its nose humping the fence at
times. again ducking wildly. and fire.
quently see-sawing over the fence with
the aeronaut clinging to the rods of the
basket
One of his assistants cast a rope to
Benbow from the fence, and, catching il
he secured It to the top spar OF his ma
chine. The other end was then cast TO
men inside the fence. and Benbow d.
rected that the anchor be released, and
the rope hauled in.
When the anchor was released the air
ship plunged ahead before the wind The
suddenness Of its start almost dragged
the rope cut of the hands of those on the
ground. and the ship was dragged
through the limbs of a tree outside the
fence, slappins the propeller against the
spar. and breaking its bamboo cross-rod.
Further flight was arrested BY the troll
ley wires.
In vain the men tugged to pull the tru-
ant ship over the fence. But it was not
high enough in the air and the rope lay
across the fence in such a way that the
men below had not enough purchase TO
pull the ship back.
Benbow was in a tight place. He and
the watching crowd knew 1t. No amount
or pulling seemed to better the position
OF the ship. After time Benbow direct
ed his rescuers to desist.
TO TRY AGAIN TO-DAY.
After several narrow escapes from be-
Ing topped out OF the car in the lurcfAs
of the balloon in the wind the aeronaut.
by moving his weight from side to side,
got the balloons broadsiGe turned from
out OF its perilous station. Then steady
pull brought the car down beside the In
tramural tracks and dozen hands
caught and secured it.
The car landed in a narrow slope be-
tween the tracks and the fence. Benbow
tremor, and started Immediately to in
epect his airship. With a sigh of relief
he announced that the damage was not so
serious that it could not be made air
worthy again within a day, and an
nounced that he hoped to try again to-
day.
The damages consist of a broken rudder
cross-rod, some broken guy wires and q
twisted spar. Not a serious break was
discovered. and Mr.. Benbow believes he
will be able to start at o'clock this aft
ernoon II the weather Is favorable.