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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
TORNADO STRIKES PICNIC PARTY.
Four Persons Killed and Several Hurt-Prop.
erty Damaged.

Jamestown, N. Y. (SpeciaD.-Four
persons lost their lives and several
others were injured in tornado that
swept through Chautauqua county.
Parkhurst's Grove. where the Stock
ton town picnic was being held, was
directly in the path of the storm.
Five thousand people were on the
grounds when terrible windstorm
swept through the place.
The storm came up suddenly.
Trees in the grove were struck by
lightning, many of them were blown
down and the rain fell in torrents.
The people who took refuge under the
trees, at the first sight of the storm,
were caught by the falling branches
and injured Many horses were killed
in the same manner. Some of the ami
mails stampeded, trampling upon the
injured people lying upon the ground.
Some of the buildings in the vicini-
ty were blown 1own and others were
unroofed. Hundreds of forest and
fruit trees were torn up, and corn and
oat fields were laid waste, entailing
a loss of thousands of dollars.
At the assembly grounds. at Chau-
tauqua, many trees were uprooted, and
portion of the fence around the
grounds was demolished. The mems
clubhouse was badly damaged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
Body Scattered for Miles.

Lancaster, Pa, (SpeciaD.-Mark J.
Moran was killed on the Pennsylvania
railroad. Parts of his body were scat
tered from Gap to Christiana, a dis
lance of nearly three miles. From
papers found in his coat it was learn
ed that he was member of the Eagles
Aerie at Denver, and that he was
member of the miners union at Grip
pie Creek, Col. 1t is not known
whether he fell from a train or was
walking on the tracks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
NAMES THE LYNcHERS.
Victim of Mob Violence Lives Long Enough to
Give His Testimony.

Statesboro, Ga. (SpeciaD.-Sebas-
tine Mcbride, negro living near
Portal, in the upper part of Bulloch
county, was taken out of his house
Saturday night by mob of five men,
carried out in the woods and whip
ped severely and then shot. He died
soon afterwards.
Before death came, however. he re-
lated to number of white men and
colored persons the manner in which
he was handled, and told the names
of three of his assailants. They were,
according to his statement, Perry
Barnes, Henry Barnes and Westly
Waters, all white men. The names
of the others he did not seem to know.
He said the men came to his house
and hailed him at the door. When
it was opened they came in with guns
and held his wife at bay while they
carried him away. After they had
been gone sometime his wife heard
several guns fired Sometime in the
night Mcbride returned to his house,
badly beaten and shot in the back in
several places.
Several of the white neighbors were
notified and went to see the negro.
and took his testimony. After his
death Coroner D. Q. Stanford was
notified and held an inquest.
The killing was done some distance
from this place, and it was impossi-
BILE to1earn all the details of the crime
The verdict of the coroner's jury was
obtained, however, and the sheriff has
gone to arrest the persons named in
the verdict of the jury, given below
1--WE, the coroner's Jury impaneled
to investigate the death of Sebastine
Mcbride, find that the deceased came
to his death by wounds inflicted upon
his body by - of five men. three
of whom were Ientifcd by the de-
ceased as Perry Barnes. Henry Barnes
and Wesley Waters. We recommend
that warrants be issued for the above
named men and that the matter be
investigated"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
DROWNED WHILE FISHING.
Five, and Perhaps Six, Lives Lost In Vicinity
Of Skowhegan, Maine.

Skowhegan, Me. Especially. - AT
least FIVE and perhaps six persons have
lost their lives during the past two
days while fishing in the southern
part of Somerset county. Four were
drowned at Hayden Lake, about six
miles from here, while the bodies of
two others were discovered in pond
at Mayfeld, twenty-five miles to the
north.
The two accidents at Hayden Lake
occurred Sunday afternoon. Provost
and Bolgier were fishing, when the
former attempted to put on his rub
Der coat and overturned the little
boat. Bolgier managed to swim,
ashore, but Provost was unable to ex-
tricate himself from his coat and was
drowned. While the search was be-
ing made for his body another boat
was discovered floating bottom up.
and soon the bodies of Newell and
Weymouth were found.
Bolgier stated that he noticed three
men in the boat. The third man is
not accounted for.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
THE BATTLE FROM LIA0yANd.
Citizens Wondering What Is to Be the Fate
of the City.

Liaoyang (By Cable).-A Russian
correspondent supplies the following;
"The eventful moment has arrived,
and the battle of Liaoyang is in prog
ress. Before E o'clock A. NJ, when
the first gun was fred, but soon after
ward hundreds of cannon were thun-
dering along our southern and east
ern fronts.
"The center of our position is To-
Gated near the famous Tower of Lao
wang, about seven miles to the south
east. The fighting there was OF the
most desperate character, but is now
going on much nearer at the tanks.
"The kissing of the shells is dis
tinctly audible, and from the city it
is easy to see the shells bursting.
Heavy guns were brought INTO ac-
ton by both sides, and their dull roar
was discernible above the sharper de-
donation of field and mountain guns.
"'The Russians are using big ord
nance, which is in position in the IN
ner ring of the Liaoyang forts.
"The noisy Chinese population has
suddenly become quiet The main
streets of Liaoyang. always the scene
of the busiest traffic and usually re-
sounding with thousands of shrill
voices from sunrise to sunset. is now
as silent as if it were night.
1.-THE inhabitants are watching the
distant battle from the housetops and
watch towers, or are wandering gloom
lily in the streets.
1--WE are asking ourselves if the tide
Of battle is going to swamp the city
and what is to become of the houses
and other property"
The Japanese are searching the
whole countryside with their fire, Sc
lecting certain squares of territory
on which for few moments they
mass a hail of shot and shell from
their guns. They then pass to an
other square, thus working the whole
field, with mathematical precision,
from right to left. In this way the
entire Russian front has been system
aticaly searched in the first four hours
of cannonading.
Then began the general Japanese adj
vance along the whole line.
The Russians have been holding
their ground CALAMITY and their losses
are small, considering the terrible ma
ture of the Japanese fire.
Wounded met have been pouring
into Liaoyang since s o'clock, mostly
hurt by shrapnel shells and some by
rifle bullets. The heights of Maetung.
near the railroad, have been showered
with projectiles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
WOMAN GETS FORTUNE OF sso,ooo,ooo.
Mrs. Anne NJ. Walker, of Wiliiamsport, Pa.
One Of the Richest Women.

Philadelphia, Pa. Especially. : The
will of William Weightman, head Of
the firm of Powers & Weightman.
manufacturing chemists, who died q
few days ago at the age of OIL years.
was probated Monday, his entire es-
tate, valued at more than S5o,ooo,oooi
being left to his daughter, Mrs. Anne
NJ Walker. widow of the late Con-
gresham Robert ]. c. Walker, Of
Williamsport, Pa.
By the terms of the WILL Mrs. Walk
er, who is the only surviving child,
becomes sole proprietor of the ex-
tensive chemical works, which makes
her on of the richest women in the
world. Mrs. Walker will assume ac-
tive management of the drug bust
ness, besides looking after the real
estate left her by her father, who was
one of the largest holders of real es-
tate in the country.
He owned much property in Penn
sylvania outside of Philadelphia, and
also in New York, Ohio, Nebraska,
Delaware, West Virginia. Missouri
and Wisconsin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
WEATHER RETARDS CROPS.
Heavy Rains in the South Conditions 10 the
Corn Belt

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD .-Tne
weather Bureaus weekly summary OF
crop conditions is as follows:
Although cool weather has pre-
vented rapid development of corn IN
the Ohio valley and Lake region, the
crops, as whole, has experienced de-
cided improvements. Much of that
Frustrated by winds in the previous
week in Indiana and Illinois is
Strengthening. In the Missouri val
lev the temperature has been more
favorable, and the advancement OF
the crop toward maturity has been
much more rapid than in the Cen
trail Mississippi and Ohio valleys.
Early corn has already matured IN
Southern Missouri, and is ripenlng
rapidly in Nebraska and South Da-
kota, cutting being in process IN the
first-name State and in Kansas. The
reports indicate that from three to
four weeks of favorable weather will
be required to mature the late crop.
The week was practically ralnless
in the spring-wheat region OF Mime
sofa and the Dakotas, affording Ia
vorable weather for harvesting and
thrashing. Some early wheat in the
northern portion of North Dakota is
yet unripe, and rust is still damaging
late wheat in that State, and much
of the crop will not be cut. Disap--
pointing yields are generally reported
from Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
In Northern Alabama and in the
southern portions of Mississippi and
Louisiana cotton has improved, and
the crop is in good condition in Ok
lahoma and Indian Territories, but
elsewhere the reports generally lndi-
cate unfavorable progress. Deteriora-
ton from rust and shedding is re-
ported from nearly all districts. Heavy
rains have proved injurious in portions
of Florida and Georgia, while over a
large part of Texas the crop has suf-
fered decidedly from drought. In the
aforementioned State boil worms con-
tinue destructive, and boil weevils are
puncturing nearly all squares in south
western, central, eastern and coast di-
visions, and are causing much dam
age as far north as Dallas. Kauf-
man and Hunt counties Picking is
in full progress IN Texas. and is gen
eral in the southern portions of the
central and Eastern districts.
A general improvement in tobacco
is indicated. Cutting is we'll advanced
in the Middle Atlantic States and New
England and is in progress in the
Ohio valley.
In Wisconsin the crop is doing we'll,
although maturing slowly.
The outlook for apples continues
promising in New England, New York
and the upper Lake region. but un-
favorable reports continue from the
States of the central valleys.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
St. Louis Exposition Finances.

St. Louis, (SpeciaD. : President
David r. Francis, of the Exposition,
said: THE cost of maintaining the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition is ap-
proximately $4,000 a day. That
amount includes every legitimate ex-
pense of the Exposition. We are I'M
der contract, however, to repay to the
United Statese government loan of
$4,6oo,ooo by payments of 100000
every two weeks. Including that
amount in the daily expenses of the
Exposition, the entire amount of our
expenses is $4,000 a day, but as the
government loan is more than half
repaid, the $3I, 900 basis will soon be
the total of our expenses"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
Foreign.

The French government has mott
fed the steamship lines, in connec-
ton with the strike of dock laborers
and marineworkers at Marseilles, that
a discontinuance of the transporta-
ton of mails entails a reduction OF
the government subsidy.
The largest sugar factory in Ger
many, near Thorn, West Prussia, was
burned. The loss is $I,2so,ooo
Representatives OF eight transatlan-
tic steamship lines began a confer
ence at Frankfurt-on-the-M Main with a
view to settling the rate war.
The retired English vice admiral
w. R. Holland, IS dead.
An inquiry into the loss of the Dan
ish steamer Norge, which foundered
June 28 off Rockall Reef, 200 miles
from the Scottish mainland, with the
loss of 646 lives, was opened at Co.
penhagen.
Jose Pardo, who was elected presi-
dent of Peru in June last. will be in
augurated September ~.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02

Low priced railroad stocks are still
the favorites for bull purposes.
United States Steel preferred was
tipped yesterday for good advance
and it had it.
New York banks have lost this week
by the principal movements of mon
ey $4S72,ooo.
Atchison's net earnings in July fell
5000. GOO. which brings the surplus for
that month close to the deficit mark.
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington bonds that were put out by
Sailer & Stevenson at Io4H are now
IooA bid.
Marshall Field, of Chicago, pays
taxes on real estate assessed at $780,
600, 900, and personal property valued
at $1,000, 900.
There is talk of H. c. Frick for a
director of Reading to succeed John
Lowber Welsh. He is said to have
bought great deal of stock recently.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
Fatal Frankfurter.

New York (SpeciaD.-Three per-
sons will probably die as the result
of the explosion of Frankfurter
boiler in the apartment of Israel Ro-
sensweig, in a tenement in Norfolk
street. They are Rosensweig's wife,
Pauline; his 3-year-old son Mendel,
and his 3-month-old baby Lena. Ro-
sensweig himself had narrow escape.
The explosion and small fire that
followed created a panic in the tene-
ment. Rosensweig is frankfurter
pedler. He filed the fuel tank of his
frankfurter boiler with kerosene and
lighted the wick, it is thought, with
out screwing on the stopper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
MINDANAO BANDITS.
Several Towns Looted and Whole Family
Kidnapped.

Manila, (SpeciaD.-A detail of ma
tive constabulary has been ambushed
on the Island of Leyte by a superior
force of bandits. Capt H. Barrett,
of the constabulary, was killed in the
fighting.
There has been trouble in the Prov
ince of Misamis, Island of Mindanao,
where bandits have looted several
towns. The native authorities were
dehed and Pablo Mercado and his
family were kidnapped. Mercado was
accused of being too friendly with the
Americans. Three Chinese stores
were burned. Four natives were MUIR
dered, three of them being buried
alive. Colonel Harbord, of the con-
stabulary, is now on the trail of the
bandits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
Leopold to Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, N. Y. SPECIALIZATION
nation was received at the executive
Offices here of the arrival in New York
of G. Francotte, delegate to the
peace conference which is to be held
in September at the St. Louis expo
sition. He is said to be the bearer OF
credentials from the King of Bel
'gium TO President Roosevelt request
ing the latter to use his good Offices
in the restoration or peacA,between
Russia and Japan
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
JAPS FAIL TO FLANK ENEMY
Two Mighty Armies Engaged in Decisive Battle at
Laoyang---1he Opposing Forces Number
100000 Men.

The greatest battle of the war be-
gan around Liaoyang early Tuesday
morning, the anniversary of the birth
of the Mikado.
Opening with an artillery duel, fol
lowed by a general advance OF the
Japs, the first days struggle OF what
promises to be several-day's deer
sive engagement, terminated with the
honors in favor of the Russians, they
having repealed attacks made upon
several positions.
The combined strength of the op-
posing forces is estimated at 100000
to 100000 men.
The Japanese have 1900 guns on
the field, but the strength of the Rus
sian artillery is not known.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.
Two Men Lose Their Lives at Iron Furnac,
Plants In Tennessee.

Knoxville, Tenn. (SpeciaD. ex-
plosion of gas in an iron furnace of
the LaFollette Coal and Iron Com
pany at LaFollette, Tenn, resulted
in the death of two men and the seri-
Gus injury to one other. The dead:
R. S. Kincannon, aged IS, of Max
Meadows, Va; leaves wife and child
Fred Walker, colored, of Middlesboro,
KY. c. w. Berry, of LaFollette, was
seriously burned and cannot recover.
He has been married only week.
The property loss will be light.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
Dealt, of a ceuteuarian.

Akron, o.. (SpeciaD.-Dr. Charles
F. H. Wilgohs, aged 100 years and
S months, died here. He was of re-
markable mental and physical vitality
until week ago and was able to walk
for miles. He was born in Denmark
in 1903. His father was a doctor in
the German Army and he followed
the German Army in the same cap
acity. He enlisted in the cause OF
Polish independence and was wounded
four tunes in the battle of Ost-aIsnla
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
Deported Man Returns.

Cripple Greek, Col (SpeciaD.-Sit-
ting in the front end of the smoking
car. with a Winchester across his
lap, former Attorney General Eugene
Bingley, deported last Saturday with
thirteen others, rode back into the
gold camp last night At Cameron
he stepped from the train and was
met by two deputy sheriffs sent by
Sheriff Bell to escort and protect him.
Since his arrival Engley has taken
several long walks, with his rifle on
his shoulder, but he is in no danger,
as the sheriff is protecting him and
the law and order committee has de-
cided that he shall not be further
molested.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
No Luxury on Board.

Washington, D. c.. (speciaD.-Lux-
ury will be sacrificed for forma-
bility in the new armored cruisers au-
thorized by the last Congress, and the
plans now in preparation in the Blu
reau of Construction and Repair show
important changes in the interior ar
engagements of these vessels. The
water-tight subdivisions will be made
complete, and there will be no pierre
ing of bulkheads by ventilat;ng pipes
or other openings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-02
Fatal ARRAY In South Carolina.

Sumner, S. c., (SpeciaD .-Magis-
trate Richard c. Folk was shot and
killed by County Supervisor w. H.
Scale, at Providence, S. c. The men
had dispute on the road near Scales
house
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-07-07
JURY RETURNS A VERDICT.
Steamship Company and Employees
Held Responsible for slo-
cum Disaster.

New York, June 29.-The inquiry
conducted by Coroner Berry and a Jury
into the General Slocum disaster was
concluded Tuesday. and after nearly
four hours elaboration verdict was
rendered in which the directors of the
Knickerbocker Steamboat company,
the captain Of the Slocum, Capt, Pease,
the commodore Of the company's fleet,
and others were held criminally re-
sponsible. Warrants for their arrest
were issued. The mate of the Slocum,
according to the jury, acted in cow
ardly manner and the misconduct of
Steamboat Inspector Lundberg, it is
recommended, should be brought to the
attention of the federal authorities.
The charge in each case was man
slaughter in the second degree. Bail
was fixed by the coroner in amounts
varying from $1,000 to $4,000.
The directors of the company are:
Frank A. Barnaby, president; Charles
E. Hill, vice president; James X. At
kinson. secretary, and c. DeLacey Ev-
ans. Robert K. Story, Floyd S. Cor
bin and Frank G. Dexter.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-07-07
HANGED BY A MOB.
Alleged Assaulter Of Woman Is
Lynched in Observation-Disclosures
Places Rope Around Neck.

Eupora, Miss, June 27.-Starling
Durham, a negro wanted on the
charge of criminally assaulting the A.
.year-old. daughter of John Wilson, a
white man, near Bellefontaine, two
weeks ago, and attempting to criminal
ly assault three young ladies name,i
Dunn near this city, all during the
course of the same day, was hanged in
the public square here Sunday by
mob. The moose was placed about the
negro's neck by the little Wilson girl,
who positively identified him as her
assailant. The negro was then placed
upon the back of a black horse and,
at signal from the leader of the mob,
the llfttle Wilson girl led the horse
from under him. Over 5000 persons,
white and black, witnessed the hang
ing.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-07-07
CAR STRIKES AUTO.
Terrible Accident in Suburb Of Chi
cago-Man and Wife
Are Killed.

Chicago, June 27.-An automobile
outing terminated in instant death
Sunday morning for Mr. and Mrs.
George E. Dixon, we'll known residents
of La Grange and leading members of
the Episcopal church of that suburb.
They were killed in Austin avenue, In
Austin, when their automobile collided
with an electric car on the Aurora, FL
gin & Chicago railroad. Immediately
following the collision the gasoline
tank of the automobile exploded, and
the flaming fluids saturated the cloth
ing of the two victims. Before the fire
could be extinguished both bodies were
burned almost beyond recognition. As
a dramatic climax to the double
tragedy, the brakes of the electric car
became unmanageable and the car.
crowded with horror-stricken and fear
benumbed passengers, ran wild of its
own momentum for almost a mile.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-07-07
pow,E IS WELCOMED HOME
Parades and Ceremonies Mark End Of
"Elijah's Six Months Tour
Of the World.

Chicago, July John Alexander
Dowie, 1.-The third reincarnation of Eli
jah,'' was received by his followers in
Zion City Thursday morning after his
six months tour of the world in the
most spectacular fashion. Riding in
carriage covered with flowers, the car
of Zion City passed under triumphal
arch, followed by his family and the
dignitaries of the church, while the
restoration host, white-robed choirs
and Zion guards and crowd of the
faithful shouted their acclaim. The
prophet" and his encourage, together
with the reception committee that met
them in Chicago, arrived at Zion sta
ton shortly before noon. A great dem
onstration of cheering followed, and
when Elijah appeared he received an
ovation. The procession was quickly
set in motion and the carriages rode
through the lines of guards in full
dress, while the Zion City band played
a march. When the triumphal arch
was reached pause was made. while
the choir sang and ten little girls
stepped forward and threw roses over
OR" Dowie and the members of his
party. One of the maids recited a poem
of welcome, and then the key Of the
gates was given to Elijah" who un-
locked the barriers Addresses were
made by CDR" Dowie, his wife, Over
seer Jane Dowie, and Gladstone Dowie,
"the unkissed." The family we're then
escorted to Shiloh house, where the
prophet received reports from his
advisers.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-07-07
SYRACUSE WINS BOAT RACE.
Victorious in Varsity and Freshman
Contest at Poughkeepsie, N. 7.
Cornell Also a Winner.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 29.-Cor-
nell's supremacy on the water is, bro
ken. In two out of the three races on
the Poughkeepsie course Tuesday, the
only races in which she was entered.
the crews of Syracuse university won
victory from the sons of Cornell.
Wisconsin, which was thought to
threaten all competitors in the four
oar and varsity races, was never a
factor, coming in next to last in the
four-oar race and last in the varsity.
Following is the summary:
Varsity four-oared race, two miles
Won by Cornell, time, 1883 3-5; CO.
lumbia, 11:12 1-5; Pennsylvania, 11:15
3-5; Wisconsin, 1918 Us; Georgetown.
1884 2-5.
Freshman eight-oared race, two
miles-Won by Syracuse, time 10:01;
Cornell, 1912 2-5; Pennsylvania, 1918
As; Columbia, 1O:2S1s.
Varsity eight-oared race, four
miles-Won by Syracuse. time, 2o:22
3-5; Cornell, 20:21 Is; Pennsylvania,
2O:32 as; Columbia, 20: As 2-5; George
town, 2o:52 3-5; Wisconsin. 21:o1 1-5.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-07-07

Perhaps the most remarkable
bridges in the world are kettle
bridges, of which Cossack soldiers are
expert builders. The materials of
which they are constructed are SOL
diers' lances and cooking kettles.
Seven or eight lances are passed I'M
der the handles of number of kettles
and fastened together by means of
ropes to form raft. A sufficient mum.
her of these RATS, each of which will
bear weight of half a ton, are fas-
tened together; and in the space of
an hour a bridge is formed on which
an army may cross.