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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-02
Clothing

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Blankets and Comforts

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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-11-02

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Hosiery and Underwear

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
4 Fuller Report.

Especial to News ANA Observer
Wilmington. n g. Sept 5.-Sher-
in Lyon, Of Bladen county. is on his
way TO Wilmington with Neil Sellers
and Dave Brown. the negroes who
were arrested at Clarkton for assault
ing and numbering Mrs George Pack
er. is the information which reached
here tonight from Elizabethtown. The
sheriff heard Of a posse being formed
TO take the prisoners from the Bladen
county jail tonight and lynch them,
and he decided 70 bring them TO VIII
mington for safe keeoing. They left
ElizabethtoWn on the steamer Tar
Heel and are expected 10 arrive here
early tomorrow morning.
At Clarkton today the feeling had
subsided 10 a large degree, aud it was
thought that no other attempt would
be made 10 lynch the negroes and
the law would be allowed TO take its
course. Sellers is unQUestloaabIy the
man who committed the horrible
crime. Browns confession removes
all doubt. While Brown probably took
no hand IN the commission of the
bloody deed, he confesses that Sellers
tried TO get him TO help. and he knew
all about it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
\ ROYAL COURTSIHP.
Drinl. TO the Crown Prince Frederick
and the Duchess Cecilia. Says
tke Kaiser.
(By the Associated - J

Altonia. Prussia, Sept "Details
Of the announcement OF the engage
nlent Of the Crown Prince Frederick
William 10 the Duchess Cecilia. sister
OF the reigning Grand Duke OF Meek
lenburg- -Schwerin, show that the En-
peror, while dining with the notable
people Of Schleswig- -Holstein last
night received "a telegram from the
Crown Prince. who was at Geibensade.
the home OF the Duchess Cecilia ana
her mother.
The Emperor thcn arose. raised his
glass, and said that the engagement
of his royal highness and the Duchess
had just taken place and called for
a three fold hurrah for the couple.
The banqueters greeted the an
nouncement with tremendous cheers.
The Crown Prince had. AS IL trans
pired, visited the Duchess and her
mother at their lodge at Mueryitz. on
the Baltic. and while resting. over
a cup Of tea. he asked her TO marry
him. Upon receiving the consent OF
the Duchess. the Grown Prince called
for telegraph blanks and Immediately
wired to the Emperor and Empress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
STRIKE NAY BE CALLED orr.
Negotiations Begun Through Middle
Man With Strikers.
e the AgsocIated Pregs.l }

Chicago. sept. 5.-Indications to-
night are that the stock yard strike.
which began two months ago. may be
called of within twenty-four hours.
Through the medium OF a middeman
negotiations We're begun today in an
effort 10 secure an understanding with
the packers on which the htriking
unions can rely as a basis for aband-
Oning the strike tomorrow afternoon.
1t was admitted tonight by Secretary
Tracy of the Allied Trades Council OF
unions on strike that a message OPEN
ing uD such negotiations had been de-
livered today to representatives OF the
packing firms by w. IL. Skinner. gem
eral agent of the Union Stock Yards
and Transit Company, acting as
middleman.
According 10 the plans tonight an
answer was TO be submitted tomorrow
By the packers ia time for il 10 be
reached at special meeting Of the
Allied Trades Council. This meet
ing has been called for the forenoon.
Meetings for al the local unions in
volyed IN the strike have been called
for tomorrow. II the packers give
encouraging assurances 10 the strikers
messengers viii be sent ut once 10 the
gatherings Of the local bodies. The
unions. il is said. will then vote on
discontinuing the strike. and their
referendum vote will be reported at
once 70 the meeting Of the Allied
Trades Council.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
THEY BURNED THE BRIDGES.
An Incident OF the Russian Retreat
from Liao Yang.
CBy the Associated Press)

Yentai. Sundayfi Sept. 4.-CDelayed
I'm transmission. )-The Russians evac-
uated their positions around Lao
Yang during the night of September
3, crossing the Taitse river and burn
ing the bridges behind them. In the
meantime a strong force was holding
General Kuroki back from Yentai.
During the combined attack on Lao
Yang. which commenced August 80.
by General Oku attacking from the
southeast and General Nodzu from the
southwest. shell fire was terrific. in
one instance, ffty-six shells bursting 1T
the same time.
The japanese made a fine infantry
attack. They succeeded in reaching
the Russian trenches but were repused
with heavy loss. The Japanese shrap-
mel, as a rule, burst too higll. On
the whole the day went well for the
Russians The japanese We're driven
from the villages along the railroad.
On August 81. shelling commenced
At daylight from all sides, but the
Russian infantry pressed forward.
Late that afternoon the news came
that Kuroki was threatening the rail-
road at Pentai and the Russians COM
menced TO retire. enabling the Japa-
nesse to bring up two batteries and
enfilade the Russian force along the
railroad. During the night the trans
mort moved into Lao Yang.
ON September /. the Russians re-
treated from their main positions.
which formed circle around the city,
while the transport crossed the river.
At 2 O'Clock the japanese succeeded
in placing two guns In position and
shelled the railroad station, resulting
in many casualties At the same time
the japanese infantry attacked the in
ner Russian position. but were re-
pulsed. In the evening the japanese
brought up heavy guns and used
s himose powder to shell the Russian
town. The Russians held the posi-
ton till the night Of September 3rd,
when they retired across the river.
On September 2. a strong Russian
force was moved east from Yentai.
70 hold Kuroki back. Kuroki at
tackled il and was repulsed, being
driven from his positions on the left.
The japanese poured in a terrific
shrapnel fire, at one spot annihilating
two Russian companies. In the even
ing the Russian artillery which has
been reinforced. shelled the japanese
position and Kuroki pushed his right
forward and got within twelve miles
of the railroad at Yentai. Later he
was driven back TO his original posi-
iion. Desultory fighting occurred Sep
tember in the vicinity Of Muklen
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
\ Mass of Official Reports.
(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic. Sept. 81 S p. M mass of
official reports of the battle of
T,iao Yang reached the imperial head
quarters today, but they viii not be
given out until its is possible TO put
fhem in order and make from them a
concise and detailed story In the
meantime headquarters is refraining
from giving anything 10 the public
II is generally known that General
Europatkin succeeded by means OF a
desperate rear guard action ana stfons
and we'll handled flank movements IN
Withdrawing the great bulk of the
Russian army and that he cut bridges
To hamper the japanese pursuit
Critical interest Centers IN the op-
erat ons of the japanese right wing
which occurred late Friday night ana
early Saturday morning.
General Kuroki then swung 10 the
westward. his movement being design
ed 10 flank the remainder Of the Rus-
slams left at Lao Yang itself II IS
believed here that General kuropatkln
* bound to lose many prisoners 10 the
Japanese. 1t Is possible. however, that
The topogra phical difficulties and the
overwhelming opposition OF the Rus
slams may check this movement on the
part Of General Kuroki.
Among the japanese officers report
cd killed in the battle Of Lao Yang
Lieutenant General Tearouchi. min
isfer OF war. and Lieutenants Ukishma
and Muratta. both sons OF japanese
generals.
Official figures OF the japanese
losses and a list of the trophies cap
tured are expected 10 reach Toxic to-
morrow.
II is believed here that General Ku-
ropask1n's next stand viii be made at
Mukden. although there is defensible
ground south Of there
Field Marshal Yamagata chief Of
the general staff and Lieutenant Cen
eraI Tearouchi were the hosts al a
banquet given tonight in honor OF the
Lao Yang victory
The guests included the imperial
princess. the members of the cabinet
and the elder statesmen, the staff Of
fcers of tie army and navy depart
ments. and chiefs OF bureaus.
Toxic is Illuminated again tonight
and the principal street of the city,
where a series of lantern professions
are taking place. are thronged with
people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
The Election in Arkansas
a Walk Over for the
Democrats.

Memphis. Tenn, Sept. 5.-Early re-
turns from the State election in Ar
kansas indicate the reelection for
Governor of jefferson Davis. the Dem
acratic incumbent over Hon. Harry
Myers Republican, by the usual large
Democratic majority. The Democrats
easily elected their entire State ticket,
where the regular Democrats were op-
posed, I'm many instances by indepead-
euts.
Returns are necessarily slow as
many voting places are remote from
railroad and telegraph stations.
In Crittenden county. where trouble
was anticipated because of q bitter
factional fight and where a pistol duel
was recently fought between Sheriff
r 81. Williamson and former Sheriff
Werner the election passed off quiet
ly. Partial returns indicate an over
whelming majority for Lewis for sher-
if, as against Williamson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
RUSSIA STANDS APPALLED,.
GLENN TO LABOR.OAV|S IS CHOSEN.
Honored Guest at Will
mington. Day 0bserv-
ed Elsewhere.

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington. y. c.. Sept. 5.-Labor
day was observed here on an elabor-
ate scale, and although it rained the
greater part Of the day the enthu-
siasm of the holiday crowds was not
in the least diminished. The allied
labor organizations had big parade
through the streets. but the formal
program was observed at Wrightsviile
Beach.
Hon. r. Il. Glenn. North Carolina's
next Governor. was the honored
guest OF the occasion. lie spoke to
an enthusiastic crowd OF about two
thousand people and received a great
ovation superintendent of Public
instruction J. Y. Joyner. was also
present and delivered q speech. The
other features of the celebration We're
yacht racing and field day sports, the
day passed off without an unpleas-
ant incident
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
Enter Prince and Duchess.
q the Assoclated Press.l


Berlin. Sept 5.-The Duchess Cecil
ia, OF Mecklenburg-Sc -Schwerin. is a taE
slight girl. lght-haired and brown
eyed, Although she could scarcely be
called pretty she has a vivid complex
ion and is of sprightly demeanor. The
only time she and the Crown Prince
had been seen together in public was
q few evenings ago.
Duchess Cecilia was brought up
simply by her parents and was taught
the duties OF Housekeeping, as the
daughter Of any country gentleman.
She is fond Of riding and driving and
speaks English and French perfectly
ana Russian well. Although she has
lived several years abroad the Duchess
remains a true German girl.
The Crown Prince had called on her
mother at the Kaiserhof Hotel just
before they left for home After talk
ing with them for an hour the Crown
Prince tOok them TO the station I'm an
automobile and found that the train
did not start for an hour. He then
asked them 10 drive around the city
and with them went through the prin-
cipal streets, which started the first
talk of an engagement. IT is impOssi-
BILE To say whether ii is love match
or not. Strong dvnastic reasons for
the marriage exig~ only once during
t1e iaHt century IN the case OF fTe0-
erick III has g Prussan King taken
wife except from a German princeIy
house. The Emperor desires to bring
the Cumberland. Danish and Neither
lands courts into closer relations with
the German court. The Duchess
Cecilia's brother the Grand Duke Of
Mecklfnburg- -SchWerin. married last
June the Princess Alexandra. second
daughter Of the Duke OF Cumberland.
sister of the future Queen of Den
mark. The Duchess Cecilia Is also
niece BY marriage Of the prince con-
sert Of Holland
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
The Negro and a Com
paniOn Almost LynChed.
TO WILMINGTON
They are Rushed There in Order to
Save Them Fnom Possible Mob
Violence. The Sequel 10
the Outrage of Mrs.
Packer.
Packer.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Elizabethtown. n. c.. Sept 5.--Two
negroes, Nell Sellers and Dave Brown,
supposed 10 be the guilty parties who
outraged and murdered Mrs. Geo.
Packer, have been captured near
Clarkton. The evidence is very strong
against them. \ lynching was narrowly
averted when the men We're placed in
jail at ElizabethtoNn yesterday. Sher-
if Lyon has just left on the steamer
for Wilmington. where he viii take the
prisoners for safe keeping.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
BRILLIANT AT PINE BEACH.
Though Rain Pours i'm Torrents Ia
bor Dag is Grandly Celebrated.
(By the Associated Press.l

Newport News. Va. Sept. 5.-New-
port News and Portsmouth labor un-
ions combined in a big celebration Of
Labor Day at Pine Beach, opposite
this city. Olympic games. world
congress Of boxers and wrestlers and a.
brilliant program Of oratory were the
features of the day, followed by dane
ing at night.
were United States Senator Martin.
Governor A. j. Montague and Con-
gressman Claude Swanson. each of
whom received "A great ovation at the
hands Of the union men
Rain poured in torrents all day un-
til near nightfall
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
SHOT Ills WIFE DEAD.
Then Put Pistol i'm Her Hand Trying
TO Make il Appear a Case of
Suicide.
(specIaI to News - Obgerver.l

Ashevine. N c.. SEPT 5.-Isaac
Walker this afternoon shot and in
stantly killed his wife. Sallie Walker
The couple are negroes and had been
quarTeling a few minutes previous TO
the killing. After shooting his wife
Walker placed the revolver in her
right hand and left the house. lock-
ing the doors. When arrested he said
that the woman had committed sui
eide. a man passing at the time the
shooting occurred however testified
at the coroner's inquest that Walker
had the pistol in his hand and was
standing over the woman when first
seen. 1t also developed during the in
yestigation that Walker after commit
ting the crime endeaYored TO persuade
another negro TO take the pistol and
place + in The woman's hand. Walker
was committed without bail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
Parade Two Miles Long.

Augusta, Ga. Sept. with a pa
rade nearly two miles long. organiz-
ed labor began the local celebration
OF Labor Day here today. Later at a
suburban resort there was an elabo-
rate progra mof exercises. Congress
man r. w. Hardwick was the princi-
pal speaker. choosing as his subject
rights Of labor organized and unor-
ganized."
No man. he said. had any right to
interfere with another in his right TO
work, and this was a point organized
ahor should always remember. other
speakers were ". 5. Weir. of Atlanta.
and John r. Burke, managing editor
OF the Chronicle. Barbecue dinner
was served by the blacksmiths and a
lengthy program Of athletic exercises
for prizes was carried out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
MANGLED BY STREET CAR.
\ Negro Falls From One and Is Nam
gled by Another.
Especial TO News and Observer.)

Asheville. \. c Sept. 5.--A street
car of the Asheville Car company to-
night ran over Edward Watson, a ne
gro driver. Of this city. and injured
him so badly that he died a short time
afterwards from the effects. II is
said that Watson fell off one car AMI
was run over b. another following be-
fore IL could be stopped. The victim
Of the accident was terribly mangled-
Both legs were almost severed and
an arm cut off, besides other injuries
about the body. The remains We're
sent TO an undertaking establishment
BY the car company and an inquest
VIII probably be held tomorrow morn
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
ACT As VANDALS
In Wanton Sports Geor-
gia Soldiers Injure
Negro for Life.
(sneciaI 10 News and Observer.

Especial 70 NeWs anu UbserNer.I
Charlotte. n. c., Sept. 5.-Many
complaints have been heard of the
vandalism Of soldiers en- route to the
army manoeu-res at Manassas. Yes
terday morning when the train car
rying the Georgia troops stopped at
Belmont. Ed. Stowe. a well known
and industrious colored carpenter Of
this city, was handled roughly and
seriously and permanently injured.
He was on his way TO visit friends
near Belmont. and dismountcd from
the bicycle ne was riding to cross the
railroad tracks when the soldiers
spied him. They made for a pile Of
rocks and began 10 throw stones at
him. The colored man was struck
several times. one OF the stones de-
stroylng the sight Of his left eve.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
Johnston Superior Court.
(sneclal to - and obserrer. }

5mithlield. y. c. Sept. 5.-Johnston
Superior court convened here at ten
O'Clock this morning. Judge W. r.
Allen presiding. Sixty-cight criminal
cases were on the docket. The judges
charge 10 the grand jury was strong.
able. clear cut. Solicitor Jones is
prosecuting
The visiting attorneys are: Stewart.
of Dunn. z. w. Kerr Of Clinton;
Harris. of Raleigh; Morgan, Of Ben
son: Edgerton. OF Keniy Harris, Of
Selma. There is a large crowd in at
tendance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-06
some Details of the Retreat.
tBy the Associated Press.)

St Petersburg. Sept. 5.-Under date
of September 5. General kuropatkin
tefa~raphed the Emperor as follows:
1.-THE retreat of our troops from Lao
Yang on the right bank Of the Taitse
river on the night of September 4.
was carried out in good order
THE enemy's insignificant attempts
ar pursuit We're stopped by our rear
guard.
s.During September 4. !, the japanese
sfrengthened their forces operating
against our left flank. extending their
line from the Yentai mines north
ward.
japanese, also on September 4,