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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20

Passenger Train on the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern Leaves the
Tracks.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept ia through
Passenger train on Lake Shore and
Michigan southern road. from Toledo
TO Chicago. was wrecked this after
noon at the crossing OF tine tracks and
Root street. Accounts OF the cause ot
the accident differ, some OF the rail-
road people claiming that the train ian
into an open switch and others say
that the locomotive jumped the track
because OF a broken fiange. Twelve
persons were injured and several cf
them may die.
The train was a little behind time
In entering the city. and was going at
a high rate OF speed In order TO make
up the lost time. The tracks are eie-
waited and the accident happened Just
before the train reached the yiaducc
passing over Root street. The engine
left the track. The engine pulled 70
the far side OF the yiaduct where a
rail- torn from its fastenings rose sn
end and transhxed the rear Of the en-
gine cab and the forepart OF the bag
gage car. II held the wreckage 50
closely that several hours work was
necessary before the wreckage Of the
baggage car could be removed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
TWO MORE ARRESTS MADE.
Silas WOrley and Josh Mitchell
Accused of Being Connected With
the Lynclling of Horace Naples.

Huntsville, Ala. September 1I.-Silas
Worley, a teamster and Josh H. Mitch
ell, a peddler, were lodged in Jail to-
dav for alleged connection with the
lynohing of Horace Naples. Worley Is
charged with arson and Mitchell with
murder. There is a rumor that addi-
tional troops have been ordered here
to guard the Jail. but Captain Lucien
Brown, in charge Of the militia. autnor-
ICES a denial of all such rumors.
The city of Huntsville has resumed
it's peaceful aspect and there are now
no fears of disturbance. Reports OF or
ganized mobs from various localities.
have proved groundless. Worley and
Mitchell. who were arrested today, will
not be arraigned in court until Monday,
because the jury box has been exhaust
ed. higgins was marched from the jail
to the court house with a single deputy
as escort and many of his friends shook
hands with him. Tomorrow every
preacher will deliver a sermon against
mobs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
A BARGE ASHORE.
The Schuylxill High and Dry on the
Banks of PasquOtank River.

New Bern, n. c., September 1.-THE
barge SchIylkiH, Captain Samuel Ir-
win. from Philadelphia bound to Scran-
ton, n. c.. is ashore near Pasquotank
river light in Albemarle sound. having
been driven in during the storm We'd
nesday night. The tug Carter, also or
4a.iIadelphia was towing the Sehuylkin
and the barge Edward. the latter bound
to New Bern. The tug becoming en-
dangered, her captain cut the hawsers
leaving both barges to struggle for
themselves. Both barges anchored.
The Edwards anchor held and she sus>
tanned no damage of consequence. The
Carter lost her rudder and keel.
On Thursday the tug Frank K. Esh-
rick, Captain Dryden, passing, discov-
cred signals of distress and tOwed the
Carter to Elizabeth City and the Ed
ward to New Bern, arriving today.
The ScuylkilIs crew and the captains
family remained aboard her, although
she is high and dry and even with an
unusually high tide it will be difficult
to get her afioat.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
HE DEMOCRATIC PROSPECTS.
senator Overman SAYS Are Brighten
Ing DaiIy-23 Seniors Reinstated
at the A. and N.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c.. September 17.-Of
the thirty-two seniors who left the
Agricultural and Mechanical college.
twenty-three have been reinstated.
Probably all the others will return.
except the three whom the faculty
declined to receive this week. The
class now numbers thirty-one. The
trouble has terminated in the most
desirable manner possible, having a
marked effect on discipline Of the COL
lege
The conference between Senator
Overman and state Chairman Sim
mons today resulted In an arrange
ment of series of appointments ex-
tending through October, principally
in the western part of the state.
Senator Overman says the pros
national campaign is Frightening
steadily. With the nomination OF
Higgins by the Republicans In New
York. that state is almost certain to
go Democratic. He says the pro$-
pect Is good for carrying New Jersey
and Indiana for the Democrats. he
says Newland will defeat Blackburn
for Congress by 1000 votes in the
Eighth district; that many Republic
cans even are opposing Blackburn.
The Old Poplar Distilling Company.
Caswell county, is chartered; capital,
100000 authorized, $4,000 subscrib-
cd. by Thomas NJ. Angle and others;
output being $500 gallons per day
The Wake county Republican exec
utive committee this afternoon issued
what they declare to be ga non-parti-
san>call for a mass convention of the
citizens Of the county October 1. to
protest against the grievous burdens
that affect the people," and to nomi-
nate a ticket to oppose what they de-
clare are ring Democratic nominees.
The call states that they want the
burdens that affiict the people torn up
by the roots.
A petition in bankruptcy is filed in
the Federal court against the Dunn
Lumber Company, liabilities not CIV
en-.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
VIEW SUPPORTED
By the Movements OF the Japanese
Land Forces-Oficials Think the
Japanese Will Outflank Mukden.
Public Interest Again Turns to
Port Arthur, Where 1t Is Said the
Japs Are Preparing for a Decisive
Engagement Both Armies Are
Content to- Rest Awhile.

Official news from the seat of war
in the Far East is still lacking, but
the war office at st. Petersburg ap-
pears not to anticipate a great bat
tie in the immediate future. The
officials say that the Japanese will
not hurry on an engagement with
General Kuropatkin, owing to the
fact that the latter has had time
since the evacuation of Lao Yang to
strengthen his forces materially, and
that the next movement Of the Japa-
nese will be directed against Tie pass.
Public interest is again apparently
being centered upon Port Arthur, and
the reports that the Japanese are
tunne1ing the Notifications there are
received in the Russian capital with
some credulity.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Winner of Brighton Cup.

New York, Sept. 17.-Africander. with
O'Neii In the saddle, won the $4,000
Brighton cup. distance two and one
quarter miles at Brighton Beach tc-
day. He was second choice at to !.
McChesny, the fayorite, and admirably
ridden by Redfern. was second. and
Major Daingerfield last. The time
3:55. was very slow. The pace for the
first two miles was slow. Rounding g
into the stretch. Africander and Nc
Chesney began to race in earnest As
the two came abreast Of the final
eigth pole, Redfern used the whip but
was never able TO get up TO Africanjer.
who won by a length. McChesney was
20 lengths In front OF Major Danger
field.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Public Interest Turning Toward Port
Arthur.

ST. Petersburg, September H.
There has been an entire absence of
official news from the front today.
concern as yet over the continual
skirmishing on the fianks of the
Russian army, regarding it as the
natural desire of the Japanese to
keep in touch with the Russian
forces, rather than premonitory
symptom of a forward movement by
Commander-in-Chief Oyama's army,
which the authorities are not inclined
to believe can occur within a fort
night unless large reinfOrcements have
been received and the work of getting
UP supplies has been done more
quickly than was supposed to be pos
sible.
The japanese having been unable
to follow up their victory at Liao
Yang when the time was ripe, the
war office sees 10 reason for feverish
haste on their part TO come into
touch with General Kuropatkin, now
that he has had time to recuperate
his forces
The question whether big battle
will be fought in the vicinity of Muk-
den is considered to depend chiefly
upon General Kuropatkin, as It is
not believed that the Japanese will
be able to force him to fight at Muk-
den unless he so elects. The general
idea is that when the advance really
comes. the Japanese will simply out
flank Mukden and go direct against
Tie pass.
The movements Of the Japanese
land forces and the appearance of Il
large f1otilla in the Lao river are be-
heyed to support this view.
AS far as the public is concerned.
Interest seems again to be gravitating
toward Port Arthur, where the gall
liant fight of Lieutenant General
Stoessells garrison is being watched
with intense interest. The report
that the garrison has been forced to
fall back to the use Of homemade
powder, which is proving defective,
Is considered a discouraging factor.
It would be a national grief should
the defense OF the fortress fail
through the lack of ammunition.
More importance, however, is attach
ed in military circles to the reports
that the Japanese have abandoned
the idea of assault and are tunneling
their fortifications, and it is believed
possible that the end may come as at
Sevastopol, with repetition of the
dreadful carnage at the Malakhon
tower.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Trying to Induce Laborers to Go
North

Knoxville, Tenn, September 1.-THE
Knoxville Iron Company. today filed q
bill in chancery seeking to enjoin H.
H. Atwater from creating dissatisfac-
ton among it's employees and inducing
them to leave for places in New York
and Pennsylvania, where a strike is
now supposed to be on. The bill al
leges that Atwater is the agent of the
United states Steel corpora ton and Is
acting in that ccmpanys behalf, the
cooperation being made a party defen-
dant
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Tom Watson Opens Populist Cam
paign I'M Kentucky

Paducah, KY, September 1.-The
Populist campaign in Kentucky was
opened today, Thos. E. Watson cam
didate for President delivering the prin-
cipal address. The occasion was the
district convention at which J. II. Lack
ey, was nominated for Congress by the
PopulistS of the First district. The
convention was held in the Kentucky
opera house and when the nomination
had been made and other business dis
posed Of, Mr.. Watson spoke to a large
audience.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Renewal of Attacks on Port Arthur
Expected.

Che Foo, September IA p. M
A Japanese who arrived here today
reports that the citizens OF Dainey on
September Is expected that the gen.
eral attack upon Port Arthur would
be renewed upon the following day.
He has reliable information to the
effect that the Japanese siege works
at Rihilunghsang and Kikwanshan
were complete on September IS.
Both Chinese and japanese recent
arrivals agree that the bombardment
of Port Arthur became terrific at
dawn of September Is, and continued
until the forenoon of September 16.
The Japanese fired from Shushiyen
and Palungshan at Pigeon Bay. where
heavy guns from Japan have been
placed in position lately--The shells
fell with great frequency in the Chi
nese new town.
Yankiatung, which Is a village at
Pigeon Bay, and has been occupied
by the Russians has been evacuated
by them secretly. The Japanese have
not occupied the village.
Five hundred cavalrymen who az
tempted to drive the Japanese from
Palungshan, have not returned. and it
is believed that the fortress there
has been captured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Sophs Win i'm Class Rush at Purdue
University

La Fayette, Ind, September IT,
After one of the roughest annual
class rushes ever held at Purdue
University, the sophomores late last
night danced about a group of 400
freshmen, bound hand and foot and
fastened to a long chain. The clash
resulted in injuries TO thirty students.
Some OF the injuries may be serious.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
For Celebration of Virginia Day 1t
St. Louis

Richmond. Va, September 17.-Gov-
ernor Montague and his staff, with the
Richmond Light Infantry Blue battai-
ion as military escort, left tonight for
the St Louis exposition, to be~present
at the celebration OF Virginia Day, next
Friday. at the fair. The party will be
Joined at Staunton by the famous
Stonewall band, the lineal successor OF
the band OF the Stonewall Jackson bri-
gade in the War between the States.
The Blues have about eight men along.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Fairbanlxs Opens West Virginia Cam
paign.

PaTkersburg. w. Va. September H.
Five thousand persons heard Charles
W. Fairbanks, the Republican nominee
for the vice presidency here today
when he spoke at the city park. OPEN
ing the Republican campaign In West
Virginia Senator Fairbanks insisted
that the real issues OF the campaign
We're the tariff and the gold standard.
and appealed TO the voters not to lose
sight OF them
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
"1he One Desire Is to Beat I'll
Enemy

ST. Petersburg, September H.
Under date of September 16, General
Kuropatkin telegraphed to the EN-
peror as follows:
1.-The entire Manchurian army re-
joices inexpresSibly at your Majesty's
appreciation of its labOrs and military
deeds. We are all animated by the
one desire to beat the enemy and JUS
tify the con fdence reposed I'm us by
the supreme chief of the Russian
army, who may feel perfectly assured
of the army's future self-denial and
devotion.
"Our departure from Lao Yang
was unavoidable and was accom-
plished under conditions fraught with
great difficulty. Even our adversaries
upon this occasion were very modest
reporting the capture of prisoners,
guns and trophies.
General Kuroki's official report
confirms the statement that on the
morning of September his entire
force, which is the strongest of the
Japanese armies, was on the right
bank Of the Taitse river, and il con-
ditions had been favorable could have
cut off. the troops occupying Liao
Yang and the Russian troops oper-
ating on the right bank of the Taitse
river"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Preparing for Decisive Attack on Port
Arthur

Paris, September 1s.-The cores
pondent of the Matin at Che Foo says
he learns from an ofhciai source that
the japanese are preparing for de-
cisiye attack upon Port Arthur and
that troops are daily being landed at
Dalny with powerful cannon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Bids for New War Vessels.

Washington. September 11--Bids for
the battleship New Hampshire and the
armored cruisers Montana and North
Carolina will be opened at the navy
department on November Is.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Wants No Reflection on Presidents
Roosevelt

New York. September 1.-THE fol-
lowing letter concerning the Democrat
ic campaign book was made public by
George F. Parker, chief of the Demo-
cratic literary department tonight:
"Rosemount. Esopus, n. Y,
September II.
My Dear Mr.. Parker:
The Times of this morning says that
the party text book is about prepared.
and that IL will go to the printer in a
few days. Therefore / hasten TO beg
you to see to it that there is no word in
it that reflects upon the personal honor
and integrity of President Roosevelt.
II feel confident that you need no re-
minder still my anxiety impels me to
send this caution.
Very truly yours.
ALTON B. PARKER
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Prisoners Arrive at jacksonville.

Jacksonville. Fla, September IL
Wilson Battery, the artillery compa-
ny of this city has arrived with
twenty men. supposed to have been
connected with the shooting of the
Duncans at Baxter The prisoners
will be held for safe-keeping.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Judge Parker Will Make
Another Visit to the
Metropolis
PARTY AFFAIRS

VIII be Discussed With the Mana
gers-An Official Explanation is
Given OF the Reason Why Chairman
Taggart Left New York for Indian
apolis the Day Before Judge Par
ker Arrived i'm New York-On the
Next Visit, the National Chairman
Will Meet the Presidential Nomi-
nee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20

and candid consideration be extend
ed to them. SO that the spirit Of sin
cerfty which animate5 this empire,
be fully demonstrated to the whole
world"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Scouting by Russian Cavalry.

Toxic, September 17.-Field Mar.
shall Oyama reports that Russian
cavalry outposts, with bases at Uan-
chiIagao, Hanlinpao and Tasanchiat-
Zu, are daily scouting southwark in
the vicinity of Wulitaitzu and Menfu-
lutai. over a twelve mile front and to
Jintang, three miles from Tatans-
shampoo.
The Russian cavalry are changing
their clothing to gray and black
their winter uniform.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Japs Advancing on Both FIanlss.

Mukden, September 1.-THE jap
anese are reported to be advancing
on both flanks, from the east, south
east and southwest.
The outposts are closely engaged
20 miles south. there being almost
constant skirmishing.
Indications point to another great
battle i'm the vicinity of Mukden.
Russian troops occupy all the sur
rounding villages.
Refugees are focking into the city.
Chinese among them complain of
severity on the part OF the Japanese.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
HostiIities Suspended for Tin

HostiIities Suspended for u Time.
General Kuroxi's Headquarters ir
the Field. September 14.-via Fusan,
Korea. September 17.-The Japanese
front is some miles north OF Lao
Yang, almost half way to Mukden and
confronting General Kuropatkin's s
outpost lines.
General Kuropatkin. it is believed,
will move his headquarters to Har-
bin. Both armies are satisfied to sus-
pend hostilities for a time. They are
apparently exhausted after the battle
of Lao Yang.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20

Berlin. September 17.-Prince Her
bert Bismarck. according to the lat
est advices from Friedriehsuhe. II
steadily sinking.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-09-20
Cotton Classed as Conditional Con-
traband Of War.

tTdOduu VI war
ST. Petersburg, September 17.-lr
reply to the representations OF Am
bassador Mccormick in behalf of the
United States, cotton will be ciassed
as conditional contraband Of war by
the Russian government.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-02
F." tackles" SkilfuI
With Rifles

Special Correspondence OF Optic.
WASHINGTON, Nov S0.--Lieuten-
ant NJ l.. Bristol OF the .4avy, a mem
Der of the national board for the pro,
motion of rifle prictice, recently called
the attention of the navy department
to the result Of the national rifle
hatch at Fort Riley In August. Sec.
retary Morton has written a letter to
Lieutenant Provost Babin of the
navy. stating that the department. has
noticed that the team under tlf1t Of
ficer's command gained second place
with a final score Of 1924 out of a
possible 5000 In competition with
eighteen other teams, including two
from the army and one from the ma.
rine corps. 1t Is also noted that the
naval team stood number one in
skirmish firing. The department com.
mends Lieutenant Babin on The
ground that the gratifying result is
manifestly due to his intelligent, earn.
est and careful training of the team.
The commentators letter has been
added to the official record of that
officer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-02
Pleased visItors.

Mrs. J. van Houten Is accompanied
down from Ration on a visit to her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Chris VIE
gand by Miss Alice Mabey Of Lon
don, England. and Mrs. Louisa ros-
ter Of New York, former school
mate OF Mrs. van Houten.
Miss Mabey Is q sister Of the late
II. l.. Mahey, a young man who had
a large circle of friends here some
years ago, who held him In high
esteem and who occasionally heard
from him by cable and letter when he
was visiting foreign parts. He sue
cumbed to the disease that had fast
ened Its fangs upon his frail body,
three wears ago while visiting Scot
land for health reasons.
This is Miss Mabey's initial visit TO
these parts and she Is so happily and
surprisingly pleased with the coun-
Try and people that she win prolong
her stay indefinitely.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-02
Yanser and
hanIon Again

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. o.
Local fight followers are looking for
ward to seeing fight tonight that is
expected TO remove the stigma placed
on Quaker City boxing by the recent
Ryan-Root fiasco. The bout tonight
will be furnished by Benny Yanger
and Eddie Hanlon, who are recognized
as two OF the foremost boxers at their
weight In the country. The affair Will
be pulled off In Industrial hall under
the auspices of the National Sporting
club.
Both fighters appreciate the import
ance Of winning the bout and as a
consequence have trained faithfully
TO get into the best Of condition. Han
Ion is desirous Of making good show.
ing to offset the slump in his stock
resulting from his recent defeat at
the hands OF Terry McGovern. Yam,
ger with remembrance Of his de-
feat by Aurelia Herrera. hopes to re-
store his reputation by victory over
Hanlon, 1t will be the third tirc
yanger and Hanlon have fought. Their
first bout resulted In a victory for
Hanlon and their second encounter
was declared draw. both fights go
ing twenty rounds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-02
Upton vs.. Upton

The Philadelphia Press gets off
the following clever little thing con-
cerning Upton, mildly and Upton,
army cadet:
Here's pretty complication.
"Tipton made the first touchdown
for the army. Among the middies
singing and cheering on the north
stand was another youth of the
same name.
"Tipton, the army player, and Tip
ton, the navy rooter are brothers.
Nov. the puzzle is: How did Tip
ton, the midshipman, feel when ne
saw Upton, the army cadet, kick that
football down the field for touch
down?
did Upton, the MILDLY, feel gloomy
because the play gave the navy's op
ponents five points; or did Upton oi
Annapolis feel his heart go pit-a-pat
because Upton, the cadet, who made
the play. was his brother?
"In other words, was the pride and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-02
To Advance Forestry

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.--All indi
cations point to large and represen-
tative attendance at the congress TO
be held In Washington next month
under the auspices OF the American
Forestry association. The congress
win convene one month from today
and will remain in session four or
five days.
The purpose OF the gathering, as
announced in the official call, is 10
establish broader understanding of
the forest in its relation to the great
industries depending upon It.; to ad
vance the conservative use Of forest
resources for the present and future
need Of these industries and to stim-
ulate and unite all efforts to perpet-
uate the forest as a permanent re-
source Of the nation.
The congress will include members
of the national senate and house OF
representatives, ambassadors, minis.
ters and other representatives Of for.
eign nations. governors of states and
territories, members of the Society
of American Foresters, faculties of
forestry schools, state forest officials,
many delegates from the American
Forestry association, editors Of nm.
Der and kindred trade journals. repre-
sentatives Of the bureau Of forestry
of the department of agriculture, and
delegates from the Canadian Forestry
association.