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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26

Japan holds that Russia should pay
the cost of the war. Japan feels that
Russias talk of saving her face is
hardly reasonable, claiming that her
face was lost when she conceded the
te-bellum demands which constitut-
ed the real casus belli."
Advices received by the japanese
mission from home say that Japa-
nese public opinion is not only bitterly
opposed to further concesspns, but
favors even harsher terms than those
originally presented. The japanese
people feel, and their feelings, it is
said, will be respected by the govern
ment, that to weaken now would mean
that Japan must reopen the war in
decade.
Better fight it out now, while we
have an army in the field" they say,
than make a truce for ten years or
more and then reopen hostilities.'
Up to II o'clock tonight six cable
grams had been received by Mr. White
from st. Petersburg. All came from
Count Lamsdorff and all were OPP
posed to the Japanese compromise
proposition as presented at yesterday s
meeting. However, it is positively
stated that the cablegrams announce
that direct pourparlers are now In
progress between Emperor Nicholas
and President Roosevelt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
FIRED BY A FLASH
Lightning Licks Up Half
a Million.
A Spear of Flame Shot Down, Setting
Abiaze the Plant of the Bush
Terminal Warehouse Com
pany.
(By the Associated Press

New York, August ga loss OF
more than half a million dollars was
caused by fire in stores Nos. 80, 40
and Al of the extensive plant of the
Bush Terminal Warehouse Company
at the foot of 44th street, Brooklyn,
started by lightning during a terrific
storm just before midnight. The fire
was still burning at an early hour
this morning. The firemen then ex-
pected to confine the flames in the one
big building in the 44th street block.
The Bush stores extend from 44th to
5Sth street
Filled with thousands of bales of
cotton, consigned to brokers in Man
haitian, the warehouses burned fierce
ly and stubbornly The fire depart
ment was handicapped by a lack of
water in that section of Brooklyn, only
one main being available. Fire boats
from the bay side of the burning
structure did the most effective work.
When lightning struck the stores the
shock was felt for distance of sew
eral blocks. Almost Immediately
flames leaped from the low-lying
structures. The seriousness of the sit
uation was apparatent at once and
four alarms were turned in.
large number of TRANSATLANTIC
1relgnt steamers, lying DIT the DuSI
Company's docks, were in peril, but
their captains Immediately cut loose
and floated out into the stream being
subsequently picked up by tugs or
gotten under way with their own
steam.
The Bush stores are among the
most modern warehouses in the world.
Each building covered a block and
every structure was divided into com
partments known as stores. The walls
of the warehouse buildings are from
eighteen to "a inches in thickness, and
to prevent a spread of fire, the main
structures are separated by lanes
eighty feet in width.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
NO REFLECTION ON BURTON.
No Money Received for Legal Service
for ChickaSaWs Since His Election
as Senator.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Aug. 24.-Acting Sec
rotary Ryan, of the Interior Depart
ment, today contradicted the statement
published here today that that depart
ment had made public a report reflect
ing upon Senator Burton in connection
with the school warrants of the Chick.
asaw Indians. He said that an inves-
tigation has been made into the issu-
ance of those warrants, in the course
of which the discovery had been made
that some of them had been issued to
Senator Burton and his brother for
services as attorneys, but that no re-
cord had been found of the issuance
of warrants to the Senator for such
services performed subsequent to his
election.
Abilene, Kas.. Aug. Ex-senator ].
r. Burton in an emphatic statement
today declared that the ChtckaSaW
warrants issued to him in October 1901
were in payment for legal services as
counsellor to Governor Johnson, prior
to his election as a Senator.
81 have never declared he, re
ceived one penny in compensation for
legal services rendered the ChickasaW
nation since my election as United
States Senator before a Federal de-
partment or anywhere else
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
LAMSDORF STILL HAS HOPE.
Witte Will Receive Instructions Suffi-
cient for Action Saturday.
(By the Associated Press

st. Petersburg. Aug. 24.-Foreign
Minister Lamsdorff went to Peterhof
last night and discussed with the En-
peror the communication from Presl-
dent Roosevelt by Ambassador Meyer
yesterday. The minister, on the re-
turning train, told a friend that ne
considered there was still hope for
peace.
August 25-3:15 a. m.-With regard
to a dispatch that had been received
here, saying that M. White was await
ing instructions, the Foreign Office
says it is daily in constant communl-
cation with M. White and that he Will
be fully able to go ahead on saturday.
The latest developments clearly in
dictate that the Associated Press dis
patches declaring that Russia will
never consent to the payment of an
indemnity in any form represent Rus
sia's last word with reference to the
principle of monetary compensation
and the expenses of the war.
The authoritative state made to the
Associated Press at Portsmouth, which
is in the same tenor, was followed last
evening by declaration from the
official spokesman of the Foreign
Office, which was made almost with
the force of formal communication
that under no circumstances and no
ulSGS NOulu TIE pIllIIplC VI
demnity be admitted. and this decision
is accepted by the Russian public as
final. 1t was declared at the Foreign
Office also that Russia'S sincere desire
for peace was manifested in the spirit
of concession shown by the Russian
mission on the other disputed points,
and that if Japan was willing to waive
this demand which was consistent,
neither with the honor nor the dig
nifty of Russia, there would be no
trouble in arranging peace, Japan's
insistence on indemnity being the only
barrier to the termination of the war.
The Emperor's inf1exible determine
ton to continue the war rather than
yield to a demand which is regarded
as warrantable only in the case of a
vanquished nation, is strengthened by
the latest dispatches received from
General Linevitch. in which he reports
the strength of the Russian position
and speaks favorably of the spirit and
condition of his latest achievements
and the moral of the entire army.
Reinforcements for the front are
reported as steadily arriving. The
fifteenth corps is now enroute. and
the war ministry is preparing to dis
patch a composite corps in case nego-
tiations for peace fail. Only regular
troops and not reservists are now be-
ing forwarded, and it is reported that
the city of Moscow grenadiers have
received marching orders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26

The Seaboard Air Line announces
that on account of Lewis and CLARK
Centennial Exposition and other oc-
casions to be held on the Pacific Coast,
season 1905, they will sell round trip
tickets from principal points at the
following rates to Portland, oregon
and return, going via any regular dl-
rect route and returning via that or
any other regular direct route. $3.50;
going via San Francisco and Los An
geles, $3.50. These tickets Will De
sold practically every day until Sep
TENDER Goth and bear final return
limit of ninety days from date of sale,
and will permit of stop-over at ana
west of Colorado common points
Cheyenne, Trinidad, Fort Worth, san
Antonio and west of st. Paul ans
Chicago.
For further information as :!
schedules and rates to the Lewis ana
Clark Exposition. apply to agents, or
c. H. GATT1S,
T. P. A., Raleigh, -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
THE RIFLE TOURNAMENT.
A Good Sized Regiment Reports for
the Contest at Sea Girt-EventS
of the First Day.
lRy the Associated Press

Sea Grit N. j., Aug. 24.-The open
ing session of the military rifle tourna-
ment here began today. The attend
ance broke al records. AS regards
the business of the day the range was
absolutely overwhelmed with competi-
tors. At Fort Riley, Kansas, the scene
of the national competitions in August
of last year, it was with difficulty that
-thirty-Six competitors, the minimum
number allowed by the conditions,
were secured for the national individ-
ual match. When the bugle sounded
this morning, 651 rihemen, good siz-
ed regiment. reported at the firing line.
Management and executive ability of
a high order were essential to handle
the vast throng. The men in uniform
were divided into relays and some of
them were forced to wait several hours
for their turn to shoot.
They started in at 200 yards Some
few concluded the work at 800 wards
and began to fire their scores at 500
yards before "cease firing was sound
ed for the day.
The excellent showing of the mem
bers of the United States corps of ca
diets from West Point was a feature
of today's firing. Although this is the
first time the West Point cadets have
participated in A competition at sea
Girt, they conducted themselves lik'
veterans and made some remarkably
fine scores, several of them being
among the leaders in the stages of the
match completed to this time.
The Hawaiians attracted much at
tention on the firing line today. They
exhibited the keeneSt interest in what
they were doing. and intend to engage
in all the ir.1ividuai matches TO which
they are e - bic.
Only twelve of the 657 competitors
in the national individual match fin
ished firing over the first four ranges
today. Their total scores were:
Lieutenant Austin. First Georgia,
179.
Boatswain Hamilton, United States
Navy, 17S.
Color-Sergeant Hessian, Pennsy|-
vana, 1T.
Captain Darlington, Washington, 176
Sergeant Hird. Iowa. 176.
Private Durward. Massachusetts
176.
Private Pile. District of Columbia
IT'S.
Captain Wells, New York. IT'S.
Sergeant Plunkett. United States
Army, IT'S.
Sergeant Short. New York, ia.
Private Fret. Illinois, ia.
Sergeant Wentworth Maine, ia.
Lieutenant Austin's scores at the
various ranges were 200 yards, AZ; 300
yards, Az: 500. AZ; 500. 40. Total 179
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
SAYS HE'LL SUE THE COMPANY.
III y. Oyerman's Wife Thrown to the
Ground by Starting Train She
Was Boarding.
Especial to News and Observer

especial TO News ana ODSeFNeE.J
Asheville, n. c.. August 24.-Ac-
cording to information received here,
H. j. Overman, a brother of Senator
Lee S. Overman, Of Salisbury, Mrs.
Overman and two children had mar
row escape from serious injury at
Alexander yesterday afternoon. In
the course of a telephone conversation
MI Overman said that he and his
wife and two children were at the
station to take the eastbound train,
that when the train stopped there was
no trainman present to help his family
aboard that Mr.. Overman and the
children succeeded in getting aboard
and that the lady was thrown violent
y to the ground. Mr. Overman and
the children then jumped from the
train. Mrs. Overman was only slightly
injured.
Mr.. Overman said that after the &C
cident the train refused to back to the
station to allow his family to get
aboard. He said it was his intention
to sue the company for damages.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
CRUM DENIES THE STORY.
He Says He Did Not Try to Hire a
Chair at Asbury Park.
CBv the Associated Press }

Boston, Mass. Aug. 24.-Dr. Will
liam D. Crum, the colored collector
of customs at Charleston, S. c., who
is visiting in this city, took occasion
today to deny that he had been re-
fused the services of a white wheel
chair attendant at Asbury Park, N. j.,
as was stated in a news item August
IA. DR.. Crum added that although he
was visiting Asbury Park, with his in
valid wife, he did not try to hire
wheel chair nor did the proprietor
of one of the board walk chair stands
decline to order any of his white
hands to push chair for Mrs. Crum.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
HoCH GETS NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Jstice Magruder of the Supreme Court
Says His Case Should be Re-
viewed
(Bv the Associated Press.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-JOhann Hoch,
the man of many wives, convicted of
the murder of one of them and under
sentence of death, has escaped the
gallows a third time. He was to have
been hanged here tomorrow, but a
supersedets was issued today on all
order of Justice Magruder of the Su-
preme Court.
The Justice said his careful study
of the record satisfied him that there
was enough doubt to justify a re-
view of the entire case by the Su-
preme Court The case will come up
at the October term of the court at
Springfield, Ill. Hoch has been con-
fident that the sentence of hanging
would not be inflicted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
SEWERS HER HEAD.
Murder of a Woman by
a Soldier.
Maud RObilsOn's Head is Nearly Sliced
From Her Body by Capt. Jones
Who Then Attempts
Suicide.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 24.-Captain E.
w. Jones, of Company E., list Regi-
ment, Virginia Volunteers, today killed
Maud Robinson, better known as Maud
Cameron. by almost severing the wo-
mans head from her shoulders with a
razor and then attempted suicide by
cutting his own throat. Jones is now
in ST. Vincent's Hospital. The muir
dered woman was % years old. Cap
tain Jones is about 80 years old and
unmarried. The tragedy occurred al
the WOman'S house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
RUSSIA LOSES GROUND.
That is the Opinion Expressed by the
Temps of Paris.
(By the ssociated Press.)

Paris, Aug. 24.-The semi-official
Temps today has a notable leader re-
flectng the growing French sentiment
that Russia is losing ground by her
delay in accepting the peace terms,
even though they are hard. The pa
per says
after the long and constant re-
verses suffered by Russian arms in the
Far East, Russia will do well if she
succeeds i'm preserving the integrity of
her territory and escaping with the
mere payment of indemnity, which Is
not a mortal wound. Resisting the
efforts of President Roosevelt and
putting off the conclusion of peace
already ripe, amounts to refusal to
look the facts in the face. 1t reverts
to the fatal Russian~ system of
'nitchevo, which neither in diplo-
macy nor in warfare, conduces to Rus
sia's welfare"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
SEABOARD
A1R LINE RAILWAY


Between points North, East, South
and Southwest,
Schedule in effect July 2, 1905.
Trains leave Raleigh.
NORTHBOUND.
No. "a at 100 a. m. daily for Nor.
folk, Richmond, Washington, New
York and points north and northwest.
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars
to Portsmouth, Washington and Jersey
City.
No. 3S at HOO a. m. daily for
Portsmouth, Norfolk, where connec-
tons are made with steamers foH
Washington, Baltimore, New York
Boston, Providence and Nypan fof
New York Pullman to Portsmouth.
No. Sc at 11.50 a. m. daily for Rich
mond, Washington and New York
Connects at Richmond with c.. e. o.
for points West. Has day coaches to
Washington, Pullman Sleeping Car to
Jersey City and Dining car.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. Al 400 p. IN. daily for all local
points, connects at Hamlet for Will
mington and Charlotte, Pullman sleep
ing car for Atlanta where connections
are made for all points Southwest.
No. As at 7.15 p. m. daily for Jack
sonville, Tampa and all Florida points.
connects at Hamlet for Atlanta. Pull
man sleeping cars to Jacksonville and
dining car to Hamlet.
No. 81 at 3.25 a.. IN. for all points
south: Atlanta, Charlotte, Whining
ton. Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville
and all points in the southwest.
no. 80 at 500 y. IN. daily except
Sunday. Shoo-Fly local train between
Raleigh and Weldon with connections
for Louisburg, Oxford and Warrenton.
No. 20 Shoo-Fly daily except Sun
day between Weldon and Raleigh With
connection from Warrenton, Oxford
and Louisburg. Arrives Raleigh 1918
a. m,
For further information relative to
rates and time tables, address
H. A. MORSON, c.. p. &, T. A,
Raleigh, N. &.
c. B. RYAN, G. p. A,
Portsmouth. Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
SHOT DOWN FROM AMBUSH.
Murders Follow an Attempt to Reopen
These Coal Mines.
(By the Associated Press.)

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. PA Tracy
dispatch to the Banner says:
''When the Tennessee Consolidated
Coal Company attempted to open the
mines today. after a shut down of
over fourteen months. J. 3. Rust, Dick
Henley, John McGovern and another
man were shot from ambush. Rust
and Henley are dead and McGovern is
probably MORALLY wounded. The com
pany had refused to recognize mem
berS Of .,..s
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
Special Rates to Raleigh Via S. A. 1
Railway.

On account of the A. and NJ. College
Farmers Convention, Raleigh, Aug.
31st to Sept. End, the Seaboard will
sell round-trip tickets from all points
in North Carolina. including Ports
mouth, Suffolk and Boykins for one
and one-third first class fares, plus
rs cents. Tickets sold August 80, 81
and September LIST. final limit Septem-
Der 4th. For information apply to
c. H. GATTIS, T. P. A,
Raleigh, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
Chapel Hill Il. & l..

Prof. r. H Sykes, of Chapel Hill, as
sistant State geologist, was here yes
terday to investigate the affairs of the
local building and loanl association. II
is the purpose of the people of Chapel
Hill to organize an association at an
early day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
Groves
The-No-Cure-No-Pay Chill Tonic

The makers with safety and do positively authorize all
dealers refund the if Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
fails to cure any of Malaria, Ch1s Fever. Deal
ers know that this absolute lived upo guarantee
Drives Out Malaria and Builds Up the System
Sold by all dealers for 81 years. Price so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
FREIGHT RATES DISPLEAsE.
Western North Carolina Lumbermen
May Appeal to the Courts
Against the Southern.

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n. c., August 24.-The
lumber dealers rl ""6 Wes-
tern North Cr.. all
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAROLINA
COMPANY.
Circular No. ID. is

OITCUIdT NO. ID IOts
Important Change I'm Schedule and
improvement in Service. Effect
i've June IL. 1905.
All Ticket Agents, Conductors and
Connections ant the Public:
On Sunday, June IL, 1906, following
schedule of trains will become effec-
i've:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
THE KAISER APPROVES.
He Tells His Court That Hes i'm
Hearty Sympathy With Roosevelt.

Berlin, Aug. 24.-Emperor William,
the Associated Press, is Informed, has
expressed to the members of his en-
tourage, his cordial recognition of
President Roosevelts efforts for peace
and his hopes that they will prove
successful.
Both the belligerent governments
are putting out news paragraphs de-
signed, seemingly, to strengthen their
diplomacy. The Krupps, contrary TO
their usual custom, but doubtless in
accordance with the desire of the Jap
anese government, announced the re-
ceipt of an urgent request yesterday
to hurry Japanese orders for armor
plate and guns costing 11.25O,000.
while the Russian government has is
sued an authoritative statement that
Il will never pay a kopeck for indem-
nitV.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26

One man may be able to break a
horse, but later the horse does a
stunt on race track and breaks a
dozen men,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26

Rejected sutors are the victims of
misapplied devotion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26
NORTHBOUNI
SOUTHBOUND.
Excursion Rates to the Pacific Coast


l.. Il. NICHOLS. Gen. Mgr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-08-26

Between points North, East, South
and Southwest,
Schedule in effect July 2, 1905.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-17
DAY OF THE "TICKET
HAWKER" HAS PASSED
New Law Makes 1t Misdemeanor to
Sell Admission Cards in Ex-
cess of ORIGINAL Price

The day of the "ticket hawker" has
now gone into history, for a bill passed
by the recent legislature has effectu-
ally sent the "hawker's" precarious
trade to its last resting place.
Henceforth it is probable that the
public will be given a fair" oppor-
tunty to witness all popular produc-
tions which may be presented in Los
Angeles, without first being compelled
to pay tribute" to a "go-between" or
"middle-man," who manages in some
way to purchase a section or two of
reserved seats.
The new act, which goes into effect
May IS, is as follows:
Every person who sells or offers for
sale any ticket or tickets to any theater
or other place of public amusement at
a price in excess of that charged origin
ally by the management of such theater
is guilty of misdemeanor."
The act will be known as section 526
new) of the penal code.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-17
FEARED HUSBAND
WOULD KILL HER
MRS. G. B. KEARNEY CALLS IN
POLICE
SPOUSE OFFERS RESISTANCE
Although Divorced Over Two Years,
Wife Alleges Former Better Half
Has Threatened Her Life
Many Times
OFFERS RESISTANCE

G. b. Kearney, an assayer, with
headquarters in the Wilcox building,
who resides on West Fifth street, was
arrested by Detective James McNa-
mara yesterday on complaint of his
Kearney) is making life anything but
pleasant for her. The detective did
not have an easy time of it conveying
his prisoner to the police station. for
on the way to Jail Kearney fought with
all the strength of a madman and was
only subdued when the handouts were
placed on his wrists.
When arrested Kearney was near the
residence of Mrs. Kearney. 1249 South
Flower street. He was attempting to
gain admlttance to the premises ac-
cording TO Mrs. Kearney's statement.
He had been there nearly all morning,
1t is said. and as he would not be
driven away his ex-wife telephoned
the police. Mrs. Kearney says he
threatened to kill her.
No charge has been lodged against
Kearney as yet. as the police wish to
determine whether he shall be prose-
cuted for an alleged attempt to kill
his wife or be examined by the lunacy
commission. Kearney's actions. to-
gether with the fact that he is said to
have once been an inmate OF High
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-17
STORY OF FEUD
IN OLD KENTUCKY
PLENTY OF BLOOD AND THUN-
DER IN GRAND'S BILL
MEL0DRAMAS OPEN FOR WEEK
Burbank's Offering, Lost In the Des-
ert," Is as Original In Many
Respects as Title
Implies
MELoDRAMAs OPEN FOR WEEK

AS a melodrama THE Black Hand"
has unusual claims on the attention of
the class of theatergoers who enjoy that
style of play. 1t is a story well con-
ceived and cleVerly wrought out, and it
has enough blood and thunder to salts
fly the most extravagant demands for
revolvers and long, ugly looking knives.
In addition it is well acted through
out. Almost every principal In the cast
displays remarkable talent for that par
ticuar style of work. Some of them
find difficulty with the negro part and
the coarse comedy, but in view of the
almost continuous audible appreciation
sidered as faults.
1t is a story of feud In Kentucky
hills, and the theme is not new In Los
Angeles. The hero returns to his home
to fall in love with a daughter of the
enemies house. and these modern
Capulets and Montagues have time
that is strenuously in keeping with the
spirit of the age.
Richard Buhler does particularly good
work as the hero of the play. Both he
and Ethel Clifton have won a warm
place in the hearts of the Grand pat
rons in the few weeks they have been
there.
John Harrington deserves praise for
his finished melodramic art in the
"heavy" role. The others of the cast
are good. and the play is we'll staged.