davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
ishest single strins--t;ilbertson. lO1
highest individual total-CarrolI eis
WESTMINSTER SPECIAL.

l..
Flrst week-Tuesday. Oct g. Muccino's :
ohelpachers' Thursday Oct 8.
Andrews VS. Lincon's
Second week-Tuesdav. OCT ia Sail
bacher's vs.. Lincoln's: THURSDAY oct -
Andrews VS. Muccino's
lhlfd week-Tucsday, Oct. Il, Andrevs'
vs.. Snellbacher's: Thursday. Oct 10 T{,-
coins VS.. Muccino's
Fourth week-Tuesday. Oct ., speu-
bacher's vs. Muccinos; Thursday. Oct 9s
Lincolns Vs. Andrews
Fltth week-Tuesdsy. Oct 81. Iincoln's :
vs.. SnellhaChers: Thursday. NOV . NJ
cino's Vs. Andrews
Sixth week-Tuesday. Nov. : snou-
hacher's vs.. Andrews: Thursday. NOV. Q
Muccino's vs. Lincoln's
seventh week-Tuesday. Nov IL Muc.
cinos vs.. Snellbacher's; Thursday Nov
rs, Andrews vs. Iincoln's
Eighth week-Tuesday. Nov. q sneu.
bacher's W. Lincoln's. Thursday Nov. %
Andrews W. Muccino's
Ninth week-Tuesday. Nov Is An
drews vs. snellbacher's: THURSDAY. Nov
30. Lincolns vs. Muccinos
Tenth week-Tuesday Dec. 5. SneT-
hacher's VS. Muccino's; Thursday Dec. 6.
Lincoln's VS. Andrews
Eleventh week-Tuesday. Dec. Ie. lin
coins VS.. Sneilbachers: Thursday Dac
IL. Muccino's VS.. Andrews
Twelfth week-Tuesday. Dec. 70. SMELL
bacher's VS. Andrews; Thursday. Dee. 2I
Muccino's VS.. Hncoln's
Thirteenth week-Tuesday. Dec os. Nine
cino's VS.. Sneilbachers; Thursday. Dec
S Andrews VS. Lincoln's
Fourteenth veek-Tuesday, Jan . Smell
bacher's We. Lincoln's; Thursday. Jan. 4
Andrews vs.. Muccino's
Fifteenth week-Tuesday Jan .. An
drews' vs. Snellbacher's; Thursday. Ian
H. Bincoln's VS.. Muccinos
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Rufus A. Fish Stepped From Behind a Car
and Was Knocked Down.

Rufus A. Fish OF North Easton. Mass
while crossing Dorrancc street near the
city hall. yesterday afternoon was knock
ed down by Charles G. Weaver's automo-
bile. having stepped from behind "a car di-
reCtly in front Of the auto.
Patrolman Austin called an ambulance
and Mr. Fish was taken 60 the Rhode
Island hospital lie was not badly hurt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
Some High Scores Made Last Night
on Local Bowling Alleys.
Varsity Eleven at Brown 0utp|ayed in
Fast Scrimmage.

The Chestnut Grove bowlers won three
straight games from the visiting Wash
ington street team I'm the series OF the
City league last evening. All OF the
events were close enough to make it inter
esting for the contestants and spectators
Basley made a total OF 2s3. including a
single OF Ill The summary:
CHESTNUT GROVE 3. WASHINGTON
STREET 0.
C-AASTNUT GROVE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
DR.. LOUIS F. SNOW
Has Been Appointed Registrar Of Teachers
College al Columbia University

Dr. Louis r. SNOW has b"en appointed
registrar ~ tho Teachers college and
head ~ tho bureau ~ publication 81 col
umlia university.
He ir also 10 edit the Teachers college
Record nr Snow vas the frst dean
~ Pembroke hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
BELMONT PARKS OPENING

High class racing overa track that vas
lightning fast and under the most favor
able weather conditions marked tho oper-
lns ~ the wsstch-.ter Racing assoeiafion
80 Belmont park. crowd that numbered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
A. HASSELBAUM co.
Wholesale Dealers. Importerg and Bots
tiers OF
FINE LAGERs, ALEC, PORTER,
WIVES. BRANDiEs, Wits.
KEYS, ETC.
26o DEXTER STREET..
200 DEXTER STREET.

Gun stock OF strictly pure Carfornia
Wines and Brandies is very fine.
The following brands: Madeira. Ma
lags. Tokay, Muscat,. Angelica, Port an, 1
Sherry, at SOC. qt.. $50 per gallon and
7Sc gallon upwards: also Rhine Wine. our
own Importation. at reasonable prices.
We give special attention to the bot
Ting OF our Ale, Lager and Porter.
Cleanliness Is our motto. Export Lager.
81. 30 per case OF "a bottles. Hasselbaum'a
Special Select Stock Lager, sl00 por casa
OF "a bottles. Half Stock Ale, 400 per
case al "A bottles. Stock Porter $3.50 per
case OF "A bottles. No charge for bottles
when delivered Dy our own delivery. Or
ders by mail or telephone promptly at
tended TO. Tel 201t-e Union
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

l5-yard line. During the remaining few
minutes OF play neither eleven showed
any appreciable superiority. The line
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES

philadelphia gave an awful exhibition
OF wild throwing yesterday at chicago
ana the locals sent in run stter run OH
ridiculous error. Brown pitched goou DAN
4. ne oO0n Gcnre.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
GAMES TODAY.

GAMES TODAl.
Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at 81. Louis t2).
New York at Cincinnati
Philadelphia at Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

highest single string -Grecnup. lis.
Highest individual total-Tcrry. 30S
INFANTRY HALL X OF c. TcURNA-
MENT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
VARSITY.

In the early part of the afternoon Coach
Robinson had Russ. Hazard and Shields
practicing goal kicks. Brown has been
weak In this department for some years.
Yesterday Russ proved 10 be the most ef-
fective, and will probably be used To kick.
The squad was increased yesterday by
the addition Of two new men-McDonald,
n substitute guard last year. and Graham.
varsity baseball player. The work OF
the squad today will be light because of
the contest with the Amherst "Aggies"
tomorrow on the home field.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
Strings

Highest single string-Snellbacker p
Highest Individual total-Snellbacker. 2S1
HOPE q. & NJ TOURNAMENT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
Strings

l0. Highest individual total-Leahey. s7.
INFANTRY HALL TOURNAMENT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

Highest single string Waters. NJ. High
eat individual t"tal--watsrs. 30
oGoRMAN's PALACE Tot' RNAMENT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

cleveland AZ Boston.
Detroit at New York.
CHICAGO at Washington.
81. Louis AZ Philadelphia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

DETROIT ~. NEW NORk I'll
II was no trouble at all for the De-
ftroits TO beat the New YoDks twice yes
tcrday at New York. They made their
hits when needed Griffith's new men,
Laporte. Hahn and oldring, played well
better than the veterans. Attendance
2o1D Scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES

Boston hit Joss hard I'm yesterdays
game and beat Cleveland 10 3. Stahl.
Goodwin and Buelow were taken out or
the game for minor injuries. Attendance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

Highest single strng-L. Snow. 70. High
est individual total-L. Snow. 27l
CENTRAL c. & *. TOURNAMENT.
-Strings---
2 Total.
No. 2 Team. ass p9 4e 1881
No. 4 Team. $sl 81 400 ll77
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

Highest Single string-Y Gums, 1V'. Hls1
est individual total-Young, 2S3.
CENTRAL TOURNAMENT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

est individual total-Cassada. go.
SOUTH PROVIDENCE SPECIAL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

est individual totsl-Burke. 9se
INFANTRY HALL. SPECIAL.
-Strings-
Tot
Mascasco No J. Ssi Sel ss2 I
Mascasco No. 2 81 1862 3s7 !
Highest sinOia o., rg,.. - =. -,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

Nationals ....... 500 36 so lls.
Highest single string--J. Muir, 90. High
est individual total--Robe, 257.
CROWN /. o. O. r.. VI. L., TOURNA-
MENT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

tignest single StilnR--fhilllpS 20. filg
est individual total-Phillips, 26O.
OLYMPIC TOURNAMENT.
-Strings---
Doherty's ....... 427 433 449 "a
Whiteworth's 80. 433 i2l AL II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-03

Highest single string g-Waddington. IA
Highest individual total-W ddington, POS
SOUTH PROVIDENCE DAVOL TOUR
$AMENT.
---Strings----
wo.,o,. H. Il, 2, %, % To3a, i,I
McElroy's ...... 3Ti 3T4 393 ia
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

PAGI. SIX.
SYDNEY SMITH.
Rh Country Paraon and as n Peace
making Magistrate.
For twenty years Sydney Smith re-
maincd in Yorkshire. and, though his
ideas OF clerical duty were not those
Of today, yet it will not be denied that
he was a vigorous country parson, en-
tering into the pursuits and the daily
life of his humble neighbOrs and doing
his utmost to improve their lot His
descriptions OF his life and surround
ingS at Foston are among the most de
hghtful Of his humorous writings. Ev-
cry one has heard Of Annie Kay, the
httle country girl, made like mile
stone" who, christened Bunch, be
came the best butler in the county"
Of the rawboned riding horse Calamity,
which un,tp,r mo ,,nr bis hand into n
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
lall cost Of living in Ems
tlitcen dollars Is ABOUT Tue mint oi

tlilcen dollars Is ABOUT Tue liiIlll VI
weekly payment In the postOfiice de-
partment, though some of the execu-
tive positions pay as high as $1,000
year. The excise department is a IA
vored branch, the pay starting at $3.50
q year This is raised by yearly in
crease Of S25 until the pay reaches
S4OO, and after a year is jumped TO
S57j. From there on the pay jumps
rapidly to S1,25O yearly, and II the Of
fcer is fortunate in at last arriving at
the dignity OF collector he draws $4,000
yearly.
Parliamentary clerkShlps run from
$500 TO $1,000 a year, and the navy de-
partment will run clerk up to $1,000
If he reaches the Importance of fleet
In spite of the small salaries the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
ghborIng parish as 4 | had bee


Shuttlecock, ana ! feel grateful that II
was not into a neighboring planet" Of
the ancient green chariot named the
Immortal, "at which the village boys
cheered and the village dogs barked;"
OF his four draft oxen-Tug and Lug,
Haul and Crawl-of which Tug and
Lug took to fainting and required
buckets OF sal volatile and Haul and
Crawl to lie down in the mud" As a
magistrate Sydney Smith became IA
nous for making up local quarrels and
for dealing gently with poachers. The
game laws, like a good Whig, he could
not abide, and it stirred his honest
wrath to reflect that "for every ten
pheaSants which futtered in the wood
one English peasant was rotting in
jail" Like Charles Kingsley at Evers-
ley In after years, he refrained from
shooting III you shoot" he said, ''the
squire and the poacher will bots con-
slider you as their natural enemies, and
thought it more clerical to be at peace
with both REV. Canon Vaughan In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
tUEVTIN NOUrUT'



or ones declining years.
VERA SASSULlTCH.
rbe Way the Great Russian Woman
Spy Blinded the NihiIists.
When the famous General Trepoh
was only at the beginning Of his career
Vera Sassulitch was his invaluable as
slstant.
Trepof was the detested enemy of
the nihilists, and he was very anxious
to obtain inside information as to their
doings and plans. Suddenly one day in
1878 he was fired at while driving
through the streets of st. Petersburg
by no other than Vera Sassulitch. She
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

BORN FOR A LAWYER.
why His Mother Recommended Him
to Colonel InEersoll.
Among the stories which Colonel
Bob Ingersoll delighted to tell was the
following says the writer Of Amer
ica's Most Popular Men"
While studying law with a Arm out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

PAGE SEVEN.
ENGLISH CIVIL SERVICE.
The Pay In II Is Small, bat the Posi-
tiOns Are Eagerly Sought.
Once civil servant always q civil
servant" appears to be the motto or
the English civil service, for unless one
proves dishonest or an extraordinarily
poor workman he Is retained in service
until the age limit is reached and the
salary list is exchanged for the pen
sion roll.
Unlike the civil service in the United
STATES, there is no strong partlsanship.
Appointces hold their position no mat
ter which party may be in power.
Tho nay IL unt LARGO oven iu view OF
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

was charged with the attempted muir
der of Trepoff, being tried in the ordi-
nary manner; but, to the amazement
Of the public, she was acquitted!
On her release the nihilists gathered
about her, desiring to admit such a
friend Of the people to their closest ac-
quaintance. In this way she was ad-
mitted to all their private circles and
was made acquainted with their Sc
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
le day. He wa

by the entrance of raw boned, sharp
featured countrywoman, who ambled
into the room leading a freckle faced
watery eyed ten-year-old boy by the
hand.
"Alr you the lawyerP' she began.
On being answered in the affirmative
she went on to say that she had
l. l. l. Il
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

"lawyerin' trade" She was moral,
certain, she averred, that Jim was ,
born lawyer and that all he needed wa
n chance
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

ed to the Russian government. The
truth was that the whole business, in
eluding the attempt on his life, was
faxed by Trepoff himself, and it was
simply clever ruse to get from the nj
hilists what could not be got in any
nAhnr rrn,- rrhnrnn flor Nnra Ga sl1litch
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07


innumerable occasions.
POINT LACE.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

'he is entirely too young to begin tn,
study Of law"
TOO young, indeedr' shifted the font
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

Uttman of SnxOny.
A little known example of inventive
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
NNhNSAAA AApeuOuSiS

know Jim. He was born for a law
yer"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

on what grounds she based her hopes
Of a future at the bar for her darling
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

"why," said she. when he was oul,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
I@AVN ~


++++++ Z + + + + + + +++ 81.
+ MEMS WORK SHIRTS. +
= All soc Shirts i'm black and 4.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

plain figures. The
III IN MERCHANT
HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN SOC
e saving which
Come and See.
Underwear
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
This line, as well as every other. has
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

IL DI
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
VA ~

40 L
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

I'm l
OG
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07
.ew nrif.e +,

7 SNN AHS
VERY BEGINNING OF THE FALL
Costs You Not
~ z THAT M ANT Urc1
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-07

COTTON BATS.
We absolutely guarantee TO give you
the very best Cotton Bait offered for
the money. Our special cut price
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
20 PEOPLE DROWNED At SEA.
Steamer Peconic Sinks Off Florida Coast
Only Two Lives Saved

Fernandina Fla (SpcciaD.-Twcnty
men, constituting all but two OF the Off
GERS and crew OF the American steam
ship Pcconic, bound from Philadelphia
to New Orleans with coal, were drown
ed BY the sinking of that vessel off the
coast of Florida. The disaster was the
result OF a fierce gale which ragged along
the coast during the night and early
morning.
I.ashcd by the storm, an immense wave
struck the vessel with terrific force abou;
I2.,3o o'clock 4. NJ The impact, COM
ing just as the vessel was making a
turn, caused shift OF the cargo, and
the vessel leaned over and sank imme-
diately. The accident occurred so quick
ly that only two of those aboard her
an Indian and a Spaniard--wcre able to
save themselves. They succeeded in get
ting into liieboat, reached Amelia
Beach about noon, and on landing told
the story OF the disaster,
These men could speak no word OF
English. They said they were the only
survivors of the crew Of the Peconic,
commanded by Captain Jones.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY AUGUST 81 Il
though both of her lovers felt this
coldness and suffered from It. neither

though both of her lovers felt this
coldness and suffered from 1t, neither
seemed disposed to abandon the field.
They fingered, chatting, one on one
side Of the ground and the other on
the other, and neither had any eyes
but for her who seemingly saw no one.
But at last there came moment
when the long strain upon them both
was loosed. The artist saw her move
and moved himself, when suddenly he
perceived what had occasioned her
change Of attitude and inconsiderately
paused.
His namesake from Cleveland was ap-
preaching her. Would he be welcome
The artist held his breath. watching
them both with burning eyes. One
turn away, but the next she looked up,
and though she grew startlingly pale
she cast upon the stranger a heavenly
smile which made the artists heart
drop like lead in his bosom.
II have lost her." was his inward
comment, and he turned on his heel
and left the place.
And so lie continued to look upon the
matter for some hours, then note
came. little nerfnmpd note. into
which was crushed forget-me-not,
and though 1t had no signature and
bore no address he felt 1t was from
her, and read the words It inclosed
with an emotion easily to be con.
ceived. They were but two. but those
two words were:
"Trust me-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
! Cfeigu.

There was collapse in the Paris SIT
gar market owing to the sudden death,
indicating suicide, OF Ernest CronIer,
chairman of the Say Sugar Refinery
board.
More than 800 professors OF Odessa
universities have again refused to par
ticipatc in university work until the pco-
pie are given all civil rights.
The IntcrparIiamcntary Congress op-
cned in Brussels and Congressman
Bartholdt presented the report tor the
United States.
The visit OF the British Channel fleet
to German Baltic ports has been re-
ccived with courtesy. ~
German marines surprised and killed
more than 70 insurgcnt natives near
Kowoni, East Africa.
An extensive mobilization OF the army
reserve men in Russia has begun.
Congressman Richard Bartholdt, of
Missouri. presented to the lnterpara-
mcntary Congress, at Brussels, the draft
of a model arbitration treaty for ap-
provaL
Japanese warships bombardcd and de
stroyed two Russian guard stations on
the Amur River.
Since the peace negotiations have been
in progress both the Japanese and Rus
sian armies in Manchuria have been re-
iniorccd,
A Chinese imperial edct declares that
telephones and tclcgraphs throughout the
country are government monopolles'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31

Portsmouth, n. II, (SpcciaD.--In a
last desperate effort to secure the rcsto-
ration of friendly relations between
their country and Russia the Japanese
peace plcnipotcnjaricS will Tuesday
make concessions that it is hoped may
lead up to peace,
To President Roosevelt is dive the
credit OF having produced this concila-
tory move Oh the part OF Japan, for II
is upon suggestions submitted by hm
to the Toxic government that the new
proposals are based.
While the Russians profess cmphat-
ically that they do not know what the
Japanese representatives intend TO offer
or, indeed, ha, they will Offer anything
at all in the way of modified cond-
tionS, they have heard unotiiciaIIy that
the plan OF settlement to be proposed
by Japan will embrace an adjustment
OF the embarrassing money question by
a commission oi ncutral>. This propo-
Si;ion is entirely unacceptable TO the
Cars ENJOYS. it their attitude is cor
rcclv represented. and they are not i'll
clircd To believe that the situation will
be materially improved by any such ten
dcrs Still the outlook ior peace mast
be regarded a, brighter, particularly
when it is kept in mind that the Prcsi-
dent has accomplished much and IS still
working.
1t was officially admitted by the Jap
anesc that they received new inS'ruc
tonS. and that thcv have been informed
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Twenty Actors Injured.

Berlin (By Cable).-Thc collapse Of
the timber work of terrace 10 feet
above the stage during rehearsal at
the Metropole Theatre, while 80 per
formers were on the terrace and the
stage was crowded, caused the injury
of 20 persons. Panic-strickcn actors
and actresses rushed into the streets in
stage attire 1t is feared that four OF
the injured will die, Max Stciden, the
most popular comic singer in Berlin, be
ing among the number Nearly all of
the others injured are young girls,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Burglars Blow Open Safes.

Pennington, N. J. (Specia). -- Bur
glars blew the safe in the Three Bridges
Pcstof1ice to atoms early the other morn
ing Enough nitrogHccrinc was used
TO wreck a dozen safes, The thieves
secured So in cash and between 40
and $50 in postage stamps. The bur
glars did not disturb the mail matter,
but carried away a bundle OF papers be
longing to Postmaster Wood. The
money drawer, containing small
amount of cash and stamps, was not
forced open Frank H. Van SyckIc', 5,
meat market was broken into, but moth
ing of value was taken. Surrounding
towns were quickly notified TO be on the
lookout for suspicious characters, but
10 arrests have been made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
CLEARING WAY TO PEACE
Japanese To Withdraw War Bill and
Indemnity Claim.
WILL SELL THE HALF OF SAKHALlN.
The Price to Be Fixed by an International
Commission Such 10 the President Has Sug'
rehabilitation That the mlkado has
Approved Mr.. Roosevelt's Proposltion-Rus'
SLAMS Suspicious Of the Japanese.
Japan's New Proposal.

Japan, it is understood, would
at the session Of the peace con-
ference Tuesday agree to with
draw her demand for indemnity
and propose that an interna-
tional commission determine the
price Russia shall pay for the
northern half Of Sakhalin Is
land.
Such a proposition would
throw upon Russia, if she re-
jects it, responsibility for con-
tinung the war.
An official of the Russian
Foreign Office is reported to
have said that the Car was
very favorable to peace almost
at any price until after his in
tervicw with Emperor William
The Mikado and his leading
statesmen discussed at Toxic
President Roosevelt's PROPOSE
ton for compromise.
The japanese are supremcly
confident that should the war
continue Marshal Oyama will
defeat General Llncvitch and
take Harbin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
Cholera In Manila,

Manila (By Cabe).-An outbreak Of
cholera in Manila has been reported 1t
is thought that it is due to green vege
tables from IIongkoug. Two soldiers
died at Camp Mckinley, which is now
quarantined. In the city several ma
tivcs and one American woman have
died. The surgeons of the board of
health say that the disease is not scri-
Gus, and that heroic efforts will be made
10 nlace il under control.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-08-31
w. {. Hardisou a Suicide.

Charlotte, n c. (SpcciaD.-W. {.
ltardison, of Wadesboro. N. G., identi-
fed with various manufacturing enter
prises, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head, only half An
hour after reaching home from Blowing
Rock. where he had been on account OF
his health. IIe died almost instantly.
The act is attributed to i'll health, cou,
plcd with recent heavy losses occasioncd
by the failure of the Independent Cot
ton Oil Company, of Darlington, S. G
Mr., Hardison was owner of one of the
mills controlled BY this company,