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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-05
A GRACEFUL EVENT
Presentation of Friend.
ship Gift to Mr.. |.
B. Pegram.

one of the most graceful and beau
tiful events of the Legislature trans
PRED yesterday in the Senate in the
presentations TO Hon. L. Brown Pc
gram. Sergeaut-at-Ar Of the Sen
ate. Of a handsome gold watch by the
employees and pages Of the Senate,
Senator a. M. Scales. OF 1;utlford,
made the presentation in an appro-
pirate speech. ana MIR. pegrafn occu-
pied a seat beside him.
Mr.. Scales, in presenting the watch,
said:
Mir. President:
There has been assigned to me q
most pleasing duty--that of express
ing to a man the affection and esteem
in which he is held by his fellows 1t
is the fashion to say that this is a
cold world. but ] DO not subscribe to
that assertion 1T is freely admitted
that We sometimes give color 10 the
idea by our thoughtless and seeming
~ hedrtless treatment Of our fellow
creatures. In most cases however The
bitter word does not represent the real
heart of The man, for at heart most
men are good and kind. No. the
world is not cold but is filled with
glorious sunshine and more glorious
love if we but haze eyes to see and
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hearts to feel. We should therefore
never miss the opportunity of
expressing to our fellow crea-
lures our esteem and not wait UNI
til they are dead. Vibrant hearts
ehral stones. 1t is to express to our
Sergeant-at-A Arms the love and affcc-
ton in which he is held by the labor
'ers and pages of this Senate that 1
have asked the indulgence of this
body Mr.. Pegram, YOU have by your
uniform courtesy endeared yourself
to every employe under your charge,
and they wish TO present YOU this
beautiful watch as u token Of their
high appreciation. and permit me also
to say that you have Won the respect
and regard of all the members of the
senate, who will carry with them as
they go TO their homes the pleasantest
recollections Of your many courtesies.
Mr.. Pegram responded feelingly his
voice touched by emotion. He eX
pressed his thanks and appreciation
for the token lof friendship and affcc-
ton.
The following arc the employees
Of the Senate: e. a. Pegram,
\. J. Rush u. Med. Buie, John w.
Ward, r. Il. Fentress, Joseph r.
Straughan. Hal Lewis, j. l.. Stewart,
a. l.. Barnes, r. II. Hamlet and Mr..
Goodson.
The pages: Harry S. Fenner, chief
page; Skinner Chalk, Geo. Bagwell,
Hubert Il. Lumbley. Kent Johnson.
Ruffin Pratt. Paul e. Jones. Fabius j.
Hunnicutt Jr.
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orr ron THE INAUGURATION.
The Wilmington Light Infantry Bear
3 "Bnnner With Strange Device"
Especial 10 News and observe

Especial to News and Observer
wilmington, n. c.. March S.-The
Wilmington Light Infantry, Company
C. Of the State National Guard in
command of Capt. VIM. f. Robertson,
and with So men in ranks left this
afternoon on the special Pullman
"Lauderdale" and will arrive in Wash
mgton at 1850 O'Clock tomorrow morn-
ing TO take part in the military
features OF the inauguration. They
will have their headquarters at 2l9
Delaware avenue with Battery A, oil
Charlotte. which left this morning for
the capital Besides a handsome SILK
flag presented by the ladies of Will
mington in 1888 the company viii
carry in the parade q novel banner
surmounted by the huge likeness Of a
foot, the heel of which has been ltber-
ally daubed with pitch underneath
being a real pine bough. indicating IN
no uncertain way that they are tar
heel troops. The company win return
Monday morning.
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memories of my life. They warrant
the belief that | shall have in the
discharge of the functions Whlch
devolvc upon me under the Constltu
ton the generous assistance and klnu-
~ forbearancc of both sides OF the
chamber
I'VE witness the majesty and spect-
acle of peaceful and orderly begin
ming Of an administl alton of natlonal
affairs under the laws of free ana
seIf-governed people. We pray
that divine favor may attend il and
that peace and progress, justice ana
honor may abide with our country
and our countrymen."
The address received careful atten-
ton, and at its conclusion the vice.
President instructed the secretary OF
State to read the Presidents call Tor
an extraordinary session of the Sem
ate. The reading accomplished and
the Senate of the 59th Congress thus
installed. Doctor Edward Everett
Hale, the venerable chaplain Of the
Senate, came forward to deliver the
opening prayer Of the first session. In
response to quiet signal from the
chair, the Senate and its guests rose
and stood while Doctor Hale in his
usual impressive manner uttered the
invocation.
The organization of the Senate was
then completed by the swearing in of
Senators elected to serve for the next
six years. They appeared in platoons
of four in alphabetical order at the
desk of the Vice-PTesideut, each be7
ing accompanied by his colleague. The
oath was administered by Mr.. Fairs
banks, and i'm each case was imme-
diately followed by signing the Senate
roll of membership. This ceremony
concluded the days session, and tho
Senate adjourned to the outside plat
form to witness with others the In
auguration of President Roosevelt.
The official guests left the chamber
in order the reverse of that in which
they had entered. and were closely
followed by the visitors in the gal
leries. The arrangement for exit was
excedently contrived, the departure
was without confusion or disorder. and
only a few minutes were required to
clear the hall.
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Cannons' Boom Nearer.
lBy the Associated Press.l


Mukden, March "a ceaseless ar
tillery fire is heard ten miles south
ward. The roaring of the guns is be-
coming more distinct every hour.
The Russian losses during the last
five days have been heavy. The wound
cd are streaming through Mukden
northward the hospital train service
being infinitely better than at the time
OF the battle of the Shakhe river.
Confusion prevails in this city, every
means OF transportation out of Muk-
den being used.
Night attacks are again the feature
Of the Japanese tactics. During last
night almost a corps of infantry was
hurled against General Bildering 5
right flank and for hours the men
fought in darkness. the Japanese using
hand grenades with terrible effect
The butchery on both sides was
frightful.
General Rennenkahpff's troops ac-
quilted themselves brilliantly. con-
testing the passes southeast for three
days. They fought continuously the
Japanese pressing them on all sides
with heavy odds i'm favor of the jap
anese. On Thursday night the corps
lost about eighteen hundred men. OF
which number fourteen were officers
Over one thousand wounded men
have already arrived here.
The brunt of the fighting fell on
General Lubavin's division. which held
the heights OF Tomous Mountain.
They were attacked last night and the
position twice Nchanged hands, but
morning found it still in possession of
the Russians.
Thus far General Rennenkampff has
successfully barred the way OF General
Kuroki's columns.
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TWAS SLIP BILL
innocent TitIo But to Re
peal Watts Law.
This Was Put in BY Mr.. Campbell, Re-
publican Of Alexander, But
Was Quickly De-
tected.

An effort to make Il calendar bill
of an innocent looking little docu-
ment was caught on the wing last
night in the closing hours Of the
House session. it was, however. a bill
with dynamite in it.
Speaker Guion had ruled that after
last night no new bills would be re-
ceived. but Reading Clerk F. j. Aren-
dell in looking over the calendar bills
discovered that there was one that
was crooked.
The bill had for its title nothing
but "A bill TO be entitled an act to
repeal chapter 233 laws of 1903" but
Mr.. Arendell knew what this act is
and passed it up to Speaker Guion
calling attention to il and what IL
meant, this being that it's object was
10 repeal the Watts Law"
Speaker Guion announced that
''here is a little bill'' and asked Mr..
Biggs, of Durham, to refer to the
what the bill meant. Mr.. Feimster,
of Catawba, caught ON also ana
asked who introduced it.
"Mr. Campbell. of Alexander" an
swered the Speaker
what is it," asked Mr.. F'eimster.
Ihen arose MT. GdInpDells llt ht-
publican member from Alexander,
and replied "Oh, its just to fepeal the
Watts Act.
Immediately Mr. Feimster. Mr..
Biggs and others moved to table the
bin and this was done.
No matter the motive or the plan,
the attempt at putting in this "slip'
bill with a scant title was caught up
with in a hurry. This is species OF
legislation that is not popular in the
State Of North Carolina.
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1Bv the Associated Pres. }


ST. Petersbur~ March $50 p.
m.-According to the latest informa-
from the front the battle is now gem
eral and of the most desperate char
acter The losses have been exceed
ingly heavy on both sides during the
preliminary fighting. Although it is
not officially admitted it is regarded
as certain that General Kuropatkin is
directing all his efforts to the with
drawal Of his army to Tie Pass.
IT is now practically a rear guard
action but the task of eXtricating
himself as proving Very difficult. The
Japanese have not only driven in his
loft but q column is already reported
to have crossed the Hun liver east of
Fushun. At the same time the Jap
anese are pressing the Russian center
.snder cover OF the fire of their siege
guns and General Kuropatkin is
gradually retiring before the Japanese
advance. The efforts of the Japanese
to enyelop the Russian right wing
have been unsuccessful but it has
been forced back almost on u line
with Mukden. Two Russian divis-
ions were dispatched to head off the
wide thanking column advancing from
the Lao River towards Sinmintin
fabout 80 miles west of MukdeD) but
according to the latest advices they
We're too late, the Japanese having
entered the town Yesterday.
No official figures regarding the
losses are obtainabie but according 10
unofficial reports the Russian losses
up TO last night were nearly 1000
men.
General Rennenkampff particularly
distinguished himself during the
lighting in the mountain passes south
cast of Mukden.
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the gray walls Of the Chamber but it
vas not sufficient 10 compensate tor
the absence of animation which only
the ladies. with their flowers and rib
bo1is andtfeathers, could contribute.
The section of the gallery usually
devoted to the private use of Senators
was today entirely surrendered to
what may be called the Executive
party and was occupied by the fami-
lies and immediate friends of the
President and the Vice-President and
Of the members Of the Supreme Court
and Cabinet The front row of seats
en- one side of this section was filled
by the members of the Presidents
household, and the corresponding row
on the other side by those of the Vice
Presidents Mrs Roosevelt and the
wife and mother of Vice-Presideut
Fairbanks being prominent among
them.
The Diplomatic gallery, which Is
rarely occupied by more than two or
three persons at time was crowded
today by the wives OF representatives
Of the various foreign embassies and
legations, all manifesting much eager
ness to witness what they evidently
considered an exceptional ceremony
Directly opposite that quarter numer-
Gus members of the newspaper fra
ternity occupied their usual places in
the Press Gallery Every niche and
Granny was filled, but the careful pre-.
arrangement which limited the num-
Der OF tickets to the exact capacity Of
the hall prevented unseemly crowd
ing.
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Detecli1es on thc N'atch.
(By the Associated Press.)

san Francisco, Calf, March g.
Although every effort is being made TO
find motive for the reported poison
ing of Mrs Jane L. Stanford and 70
fix the guilt il such a crime has been
committed no arrests have yet been
made.
The detectives arc keeping their
eyes on Albert Beverly, the former
Butler, and Elizabeth Richmond, the
former maid of Mrs. Stanford, and
upon the six or eight employees. mostly
Chinese in the Stanford house I'M this
city. which no one is permitted to
enter or leave without permission Of
the authorities.
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There was an extended meeting VI
the Joint Committee Oh Education yes
terday in the Senate chamber, TINS TO
consider the naming Of County Boards
Of Education. The principal contest
was to naming one Republican meme
Der in Republican counties. An exec
utiyc session vas held with no result
and finally a caucus OF the Democrats
on the committee. The matter was
not decided and there will be another
Democratic caucus ut 23e this after
noon.
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Siege Methods Necessary.
- the Associated 20. J

Toxic. March SIS y. m.-Reports
from the headquarters OF the Nam
churian armies say that the japanese
Dombardment of the many Russian
positions continues.
The Japanese are using heavy guns.
Many Of the Russian positions are
strongly defended, and it Is believed
that siege methods may be necessary to
reduce them
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4 Live Representative.

Mr. /. 7. Rawlings. of Wilson. Is n
the city and many friends are glad TO
greet him.
He is the energetic representative 81
The Hackney Wagon Company. OF W az
son. and is a good man with good
concern,
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WAITING ON THE CHEMISTS.
They Have Not Yet Reported on An
alysis of Contents of Mrs. STAN
ford's Stomach.
CRy the Associated Press

Honolulu. March 3.-The chemists
who are examining the contents of
the stomach of Mrs. Jane Lathrop
Stanford. who died under suspicious
circumstances at the Moana Hotel
here Tuesday night, say they will not
be able to complete their reoprts to-
day.
There are rumors in circulation
here to the effect that no traces Of
poison have been found. These ru-
mors, however. cannot be traced TO
any reliable source.
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For North Carolina,
DIV the Associaied Press. )

NbY LfIE lA0oUCIdtCU 49,
Washington, March S.-Tbe Sundry
Civil Bin as agreed upon provides for
revenue cutters for Pamlico Sound. ~.
c.. $175.000 Diamond Shoals Light
station. N O., 500 900: lightship at
Brunswick. Ga. $4,000 limit OF cost
$50, 000
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a Guaranteed Cure for piles.

Itching, Blind, bleeding or Protrud-
ing plies. Your druggist viii refund
money il Pazo Ointment fails to cure
you in 6 to IA days. soc.
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preshytcrIan Chnrch-Re,

Presbyterian Church-Rey. Alfred
III. Moment. d. -. Services II a. IN.
anu 1880 D m. Sunday school $3.50 a.
III. Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing 7:45. Seats arc all free. a cor
dial invitation is given to attend all
services
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this repetition. nothing was Jaded and
everything appeared new.
The great crowd assembled for the
browning event OF day full of fea-
lures, cannot be estimated even by
comparison. 1t extended far beyond
the reach of the voice and was so
denseIy packed as TO carry the stage
out of the sight of many. The Capitol
plaza. resourceful in accommodating
the thousands eager TO view the cere-
mony. was completely filed People
came by its numerous streets ana
avenues. which, like so many yaWn-
ing. ravenous maWs. grcedily swallow
Ell the throng until every coign of
vantage was occupied. The trees,
barren OF foliage, carried their human
burdens on limbs capable of bearing
the weight of man or boy, and SO Tar
away as the terrace and marble steps
of the Library Of Congress thousands
stood
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At Annual Stockholders neeting

OUR USUAL I. DIVIDEND DECLARED
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INAUGURATION or FAIRBANKS.
An Imposingg CEREMONY Preceding the
Induction Into Office OF the
President

Washington, ID. c.. March 49,
I'm the presence OF as many Of his
fellow citizens as could be crowded
into the Senate Chamber, Charles
Warren Fairbanks was at high noon
today indicted into the Office Of Vice
President Of the United States The
ceremony was quickly followed by the
final adjournment of the Senate Of the
58th Congress. the beginning of spe-
cial session. an address by the Vice
President and the swearing into office
Of almost a third of the membership
of the Senate. All these official acts
took place in the Chamber just before
the inauguration OF the President, and
were in reality, While themselves of
great import. the prelude Of the more
important event.
Tho installation of the new Vice
President was severely simple, and as
brief as simple.l 1t consisted of a
promise, solemnly made with uplifted
hand and bowed head to perform the
duties of the office and to support and
defend the Constitution Of the United
states. This was the oath Of office.
and it was administered by Senator
Frye as president pro tempore Of the
Senate. The two. officials stood con-
fronting each other or the elevated
platform on which rests the desk Of
practically on the same spot OF which
all the incoming Vice Presidents for
the past fifty years have stood. and
whore a majority of American free
men have decreed that Mr.. Fairbanks
shall preside for the four years TO
come.
Spectators OF the Scene.
On the Senate floor, with his Cabi-
net were tho President Of the United
States. himself about TO be inaugural
ed: the Diplomatic corps, the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
the House Of Representatives
the Lieutenant General OF the
Army; tbs Governors of states.
and others distinguished by reason OF
position or achievement. Those suf-
feed TO tax the capacity Of that part
of the hall. and they were splcndidly
supplemented and surrounded by the
attendance In the galleries, consisting
in large part of tho wives, relatives
and friends OF the men who occupied
seats below many Of them as dis
tipguiShed in private and social life
as the others ia the public service.
Practically all the variety Of hue
and yivacjty OF scene came from the
galleries, for aside from the dccora-
tons worn by the foreign representa-
tiyes and the gold lace with which
the uniforms Of the few army and
navy officers present were decorated,
brown on the first floor. This mono
tony was relieved somewhat i'll the
background by a sprinkle of gold on
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STRUGGLING IN A
NETSETBY OYAMA
Kuropatkin, Fighting FuriousIy, Has Begun Falling
Back With the Intention of Retreating
to Tie Pass.
HIS LEFT DRIVEN IN

1t is Practically Rear Guard Action,
But the Fighting is of the Most Des-
peFate Character, and the Japanese,
Although Unable to Envelop the
Right Wing, Have Driven 1t Back Al
most to Mukden. Meanwhile, in His
Palace at St. Petersburg the Gar
Signs a Decree Admitting the Right
Of the People to Be Heard.
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Vast ThrOngs at the In
auguratiOn.

CONTINUED from Page Nine.)
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Mr.. Fairbanks had no difficulty on
being heard. He spoke deliberately
and distinctly. his voice. easily reach.
ing all parts Of the Chamber He
said:
Senators: ! enter upon the dis
charge OF the duties of the position
to which ! have been called by my
eountlynien with grateful appreciation
Of the high honor aud with u deep
senese Of its responsibilities.
Il have enjoyed the privilege Of
serving you here for eight years Dur
ing that period We nave been engaged
in the consideration OF many domestic
questions Of vast Importance
and far-reaching Significance. We
submit What We have done to the
Impartial Judgment OF history.
~ can never forget the pleasant
relations which have been formed
during my service upon the floor of
the Senate. | shall cherish them al
ways as among the most delightful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-17
new BUSINESS BLOCK.
One VIII Take Place of the Old Court
House.

1t won't be long before the historic old
Shawnee county court house will give
way to a modern brick business block.
just quickly as the winter weather
moderates the work of raztng will be
commenced.
Louis Hazelbarl, of Harrisburg. Pa.
who bought the famous old structure for
building. The lower floor is to be rented
for mercantile purposes, while the two
upper stories will be fitted up for office
rooms
Mr.. HazelbarI was in Topeka last week,
and at that time made known his plans.
He said that little of the present build
ing can be used. Most of It is age worn
and eaten into by the elements.
Il will begin tearing down, said Mr..
gets better It is my plan to remove the
old building entirely, dig out the old
foundation, and replace it with good new
stone. In that way l shall be enabled
to get a good strong base for the new
structure. I thought first l would only
erect a two-story building, but upon fur
Their considerat ton I decided TO build 1t
three stories high, at least in the front,
and leave it so that additions can be
lower floor for store purposes. 1t will be
entirely modern, with good front and
corner windows. The upstairs offices will
also be of the up-to-date kind. will fix
up the entrance ways better, so to
bring them right down to the level of the
pavement"
The old armory site is without question
building of a SIC, 600 structure at that
point will without question enhance the
value of the property in that neighbour
hood.
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HAYS NOTE TO CHINA.
Calls Attention to Necessity for OBJ
serving Strict Neutrality.

Washington, Jan. 17.-China s attention
has again been directly invited by. the
a faithful raaintenance of her neutrality
not only. in her personal interest but IN IN,
4av on RECENT AZ the full text of Count
Il.Aamsdorf's note expressing RgsSia as. be
lief that China's neutrality naa peen re-
for the American charge at Pelzin direct
Ing him to make inquiry OF the Cnlnese
government regarding the sItuatlon- II Is
specifically declared that TINS acIlon csn-
not in any way be construed as indicating
that this sove5-avaent assumes RESPONSE
hilitv for The charges made by Russia
Indeed, this government has received no
Information through Pekln nor .tnrr9lgn
that the Chinese are violating the rules
Nevertheless in view of Russia an11ely
Investigation liscIoses, the american gov
ernment is ready to. DO what Il can 70
from the far-reaching complication which
e Is feared would follow an extension 70
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-17
COOLEY MAKES a HIT.
AS Vaudeville Artist He Appears to
Be a Success.

This item is from the Sporting News
of January IA.
Dick Cooley is making a hit in the
sketch, "A Ninth Inning Finish at the
Polo Grounds = He scored a triumph
in Philadelphia and repeated it in Bos-
ton. The player is getting boosts from
baseball writer's. Here is the offering
of Frederic p. O,Connell, of the Boston
Post: LAS Cooley says. he is getting
the money and he is not getting it un-
der false pretenses. His act is good
With a wild flourish Cooley makes his
entrance on the stage and robs Mike
Doniin of the Giants of home run by
making a sensational catch. It is the
ninth inning and Boston is in the lead,
to 2. New York has three men on
bases and Mike Donlin drives out a
long fly to left field. 1t looks safe, but
Cooley jumps from behind the wings
and pulls the ball down, saving the
game. Cooley then turns to the piano
and soon the audience is enjoying I
Get the Money"