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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-20
By ROY NORTON


to bewildernent. Canadian secret service men who
succeeded in entering the camps of the soldiers
returned to report that apparently the troops knew
more of the for their being stationed
there than did the world at large.
In the meantime there gathered into the sound
bays, and harbors of foreign ports American vessels
OF war, which came to anchor and remained. On
board these ships were the most dsconsolate body
of officers and men that collected in huS.
The last orders any of them had received had been
they had no choice other than to obey. They had
been commanded to gain these neutral berths and
under no circumstances to leave them. They were
not even permitted to assume the slate color which
betOkens war on the waters and therefore retained
their dress of immaculate white. They too seemed
under the ban, and, like dogs in leash strained
impotently for action. Nor there an officer in
all these idle and scattered ships who did wish
himself on the waves of the Pacific, which the
eneny'S fleet forging.
The time advanced until the Japanese warships
were due to arrive at Honolulu, where they to
report, coal, and prepare for the final struggle The
cable between Hawaii and Japan, in possession
of the Mikado operators tnued its daily reports
of most favorable weather. but still squadron
hove in sight.
One day, two days, and three passed before Japan
felt anxiety the world began its discussion as to
the cause of the long delay. Then. when the feet
more than a week overdue, it became almost
certainty that disaster had overtaken it, al
though from section of the had there been
typhoon reported anything but excellent baro-
metric conditions. Ten DAYS passed in this same
identical with that which had been made on all
those previous: Nothing in sight. and nothing
rived"
Once the world stood in expectancy, and
Vanly sought the solution for the latest enig gina
Storms were eliminated; for tempest could have
wiped out such magnificent body of ships so effec-
tually to leave bear the sad tidngs the
nearest port. And then. full realization of what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-20
CHAPTER VII.

Japan, grown arrogant through easy success and
confident OF the supremacy OF her navy, cast
- aside the cloak of secrecy, and boldly an
nOunced her intention to attack the seaport cities of
the western coast of America. No word had
from Seigo to bid her pause. The most formidable
armada that ever sailed the seas attended by
lighters that were to provide coal and accompanied
by transports conveying army of men, steamed
away to the land OF easy conquest. In the hope of
striking terror into the hearts of those they would
subdue, the japanese announced their purpose and
gave somewhat exaggerated account OF the forces
with stories of the sailing of this monster fleet told
how all Japan had shouted " Banzai! described the
flower garlanded maids who sang gay songs, and
pictured the remarkable modesty and Valor of the
Admras in command
In some quarters of the globe great sympathy was
expressed for the United States, which apparently
had no chance whatever in such unequal contest
The wseacres of European Powers rose as unit and
told how for more than fifty years it had been
pe2tedly pointed out that the oversee colossus
facing destruction through neglect of her navy.
MOnarchical adherents deeper into the cause of
nation obliteratlon asserting that the proof had
again been given to the world that a republican
form of government which, by its very
lack of cohesion and unwieldness, could exist.
Other advanced thinkers, who looked far into the
future began a discussion to the final outcome,
what partition would be made of the conquered ter
Titory, and whether Japan would hold it a colony
for her own surplus population under a regulation
colonial gubernation. English writers expressed
grave doubts to Japans ability to conduct
colonies successfully, and rather of the opinion
whose remarkable success in India and elsewhere
had made her the fOunt tain head IN this branch of
government. New maps of the world were published
in the most progressive periodicals. and souvenir
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buttons were sold IN the
streets of Toxic depicting a
very valiant little Japanese
soldier kicking Uncle Sam
into the sea, and taking
possession of his land. All
the world bowed down to do
honor to the brave little
brown men, and many
aggressive Powers regretted
that they had not been the
first to think of taking
possession of the United
States, which their states
men sometimes spoke of as
being a nice little country
and capable under reason
able rule of becoming quite
a place.
The nation under discus
sion remained in the same
astounding condition of
silence and inaction. At first
it had seemed that a clash
along the Canadian border
was inevitable. The mass
ing of such great bodies Oh
troops in such a position
appeared almost a threat,
and Great Britain in the
first instance began hur-
rledly concentrating forces
at points where they would
be available in case of at
tack; but as day after day
passed, with no forward
move and no action save
that of preventing the pas
sage of any person or the
transmission of any COM
munication, alarm gave way
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must have happened daWned upon the watching
Powers, shudder of dread passed through them ali
1t plain that America had some new and terrific
naval strength some unheard of monster of the deep
that gave it the mastery of the seas The evolution
OF submarines had been rapid; but had
knowledge of a craft that could steam such dis
lance as would have been necessary to intercept
the japanese before they reached Honolulu engage
them, and either destroy them completely capture
and convey them to American port.
1t must have been total destruction, the world
argued, because in of capture great battleshps
themselves would scarcely have been able to make
the complete trip to Pacific the supply of
coal they carried in their bunkers. Forced drafts
required great expenditure of fuel and at any
time had there been any other intention than of
repleniShing at Hawaii 1t seemed impossible that
civilized nation should have chosen deliberately to
externnate its enemies by wholesaler and vet there
other conclusion tenable.
How terrific must have been that onslaught COM
ing up out of the waters of the sea- and how re-
morseessly executed All losses of life in previous
naval engagements sank into insignifcance when
compared with this sudden and swift obliteration
of a fleet of warships, transports, and golfers. 1t
would be nearly impossible to spare lives in such
battle, and 1T seemed certainty that the great steel
monsters that had sailed away easy conquest had
become mere metal collins for those who manned
them and resting somewhere on the floor
of the needless Pacific If such was the case it was
time the United States ceased to exist as a nation
when peopled by lnhuman monsters who calmly
slew their adversares when threatened.
Japan was left he pless little island in the sea-
without ships to assail enemy to defend her
self. Shon of power and pride, she was plunged as
deeply IN mourning as only few weeks before she
had been exalted in glory. She plaintvely bewailed
the barbarlt1es of her enemy, and proudly pointed
to her own high state of civilization which made
such warfare impossible She asserted that had
she possessed such monsters of destruction as were
evidently owned by the United States, she would
have scorned to use them without notifying the
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w liolS NOlll vi lltI pONtI-
1t was a country of desola-
ton.
There was hardly a prom
inent home in Japan which
had not contributed some
member of it's family to that
splendid navy which had
sailed SO proudly away when
early June was spreading its
flowers over the Empire;
now there were sobs of
bereavement and Woe.
Across the ancient lands
of the Pharaohs and up
through the provinces of
Kings there swept a unani-
nous desire for an explana-
ton. 1t could come from
only one source,-this land
of mystery which had cut
itself off from all the world
and stood silent, guarding
its secret, and suddenly
grown ominous in its pos
sibilities and potentialities.
Japan, hopeless and driven
to extremities, appealed to
her ally, Great Britain, for
news. She showed no cow
ardly spirit by asking for aid
of arms, and sought the as
sistance of her closest friend
only that she might gain
information. And Great
Britain after due considera-
ton responded.
The Premier Of the Do
minion of Canada was asked
IN the interests of humanity
to pass a communication to
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12
new YORK STATE
fire CHIEFS meet

Publishers Press.
Binghamton, June 2,-The State
convention of the New York State AS
sociation of Fire Chiefs met in this
city today, which will be continued
until the 18th. About sixty delegates
are here from the various towns Of
the Empire State. Papers relating to
firemanic topics are being read, and
discussed. Representative fire fighters
from all parts Of the State are here
and the intermingling of the fire-lad-
dies brings a great many old-time
friends together The entertainment
of the visitors is in the hands of the
local firemen, who have taken them
on trolley rides, and viii give them a
theatre party tonight
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12

Mr.. John r. Anderson, the we'll
known cotton buyer, was seen by a
Daily News representative this morn
ing, when he spoke as follows con-
corning the cotton market and the
prospects for crop this year:
We have had a serious setback to
all crops, especially to cotton. The
continued rains Of washing charac-
ter, have caused replanting in many
instances, three times, which has
greatly delayed the preliminary work.
"Of course the speculative public is
crying crop disaster, which week ago
would have been understood, bnt to-
day, with only one week of fair wealth
er, conditions are vastly changed and
only today farmer well known me
said: With good, clear weather few
days longer and with continuation OF
favorable seasons, / consider my pros
poets very bright
''The scarcity Of good grades has a
great deal to do with the strength Of
summer months prices, while strength
of fall positions is caused mostly by
bad weather, already something of the
past.
II do not share the opinion of many
that fall cotton will bring Is cents,
especially when i consider this fact,
that very late fall may produce
enough cotton by top crop to greatly
do away with the short crop scarce
already started by bad weather.
Some argue that the Delta will
make much shorter crop proportion.
ally than the hill section, but to meet
this condition we have only to sup
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12
EVERY NAN HIS OWN DOCTOR.

The average man cannot afford to
employ a physician for every slight
aIiment or injury that may occur in
his family. nor can he afford to neg
lect them, as SO slight an injury as
the scratch of a pin has been known
to cause the loss of limb. Hence
every man must from necessity be his
own doctor for this class of ailments.
Success often depends upon prompt
treatment, which can only be had
when suitable medicines are. kept at
hand. Chamberlain Remedies have
been in the market for many years
and enjoy a good reputation.
Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel com
plants
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy fol
coughs, colds, Group and Fhoopinl
cough.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Gan anti
septic liniment) for cuts bruises
burns, sprain, swellings. lame bacl
J and rheumatic pains.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Live
Tablets for constipation, biliousnes
and stomach troubles.
n Chamberlain's Salve for diseases 0
the skin.
II One bottle OF each of these five pre-
parations costs but $1.25. For sale b
Hays & Field and yellow Pine Phal
macy =
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12
Daily News Special.

Daily News Special.
jackson, June 12-Effort is being
made to perfect an appeal to the
United States Supreme Court in the
celebrated case Of Jones VS.. Rogers,
from the Chancery Court of Harrison
County, decided by the Mississippi
involving the title to about six acres
of land in the city of Gulfport, valued
at more than one million dollars. The
Harrison County court house, the city
hall, the Great Southern hotel, the
general offices Of the Gulf & Ship Is
land road, and several other large
public buildings. are located on the
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12
TAKES CHEERFUL VIEW
OF CROP PROSPECTS

pose that an effort will be made to
gather all they make instead Of allow
ing SO much to rot in the fields, as
heretofore.
The bears have had a flogging long
to be remembered, no doubt, but rest
assured their turn will come and when
1T does they will more then get even;
a fact which has never failed.
When cotton seems to many SO
strong that it must go higher then
it is a good time to be cautious, be-
cause we have often seen cotton
strong, even SO strong just before the
crash in prices comes, likewise we
have seen cotton have no friends at
all, everybody knows that cotton will
go to nothing almost, when it turns,
apparently without cause. and goes up
SO fast as soon to get in reality too
high to buy.
My good old friend, Col. w. B.
Richardson, of Newton Miss, after
noticing the actions of the market for
a season very closely, said: Anderson,
When cotton seems strongest. it's often
weakest ard when it's weakest, it's
often strongest. this being due to the
fact, 1 SUD ose, that the public can so
easily and quickly change their opin-
ion of the market still believe that
fair crop win be made and | disbe-
lieve that disaster is already an as
sured fact. One thing all viii agree
with me in, is this, that what cotton
is made will be gathered this season
at present prices, when It would be
abandoned in the field at a much i,wer
price,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12
LAND CASE
MAY GO TO SUPREME COURT

property. which is in the heart of the
city.
title to The property, now vested in
Capt. ]. T. Jones, president of the
Gulf s& Ship Island road, and Gulf
ports chief promoter, is attacked by
alleged heirs of the original home
steaders, and the case is in many re-
spects very complicated. 1t was de.
cided by the State Supreme Court ad.
verse to the contention of the heirs.
The grounds on which the attorneys
hope to secure writ of error that
would carry the case to the United
States Supreme Court have not been
revealed, but it will probably be based
on the sale under Federal execution.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12

The following article from the
American Lumberman, relative to the
decision Of the Supreme Court in the
recent celebrated rate case, will be
read with interest ins this section,
where that publication is regarded
as the highest authority In the coun-
! try on matters pertaining to lumber:
Never before in the history Of the
.lomber trade Of the United States has
any part Of ii heen confronted by as
intricate 4 problem as that introduced
by the decision Of the Supreme Court
of the United States unfolding the
Interstate Commerce Commission opin'
ions and orders in the 2-ccnt advance
cases The further steps in this litf
cation, according to competent author
fty. are: petition for a rehearing By
the Supreme Court; in the event that
Is denied Off granted that the origi-
nal decision is eiterateSl--issuanc Of
mandate directing the railroad COM
panies to refund the unreasonable ex-
cess rates imposed for the transporta-
ton Of lumber from originating points
in the South to the Ohio river and
beyond.
1T Is not thought by anyone that
there is any possibility Of the Supreme
Court revising itself, but mandate may
not Issue until after the summer va
cation. No date as yet has been set.
A special telegram from Washington
states that suit may be brought either
at New Orleans, La. or Savannah, Ca,
at the direction OF the lumbermen.
The attorneys who have conducted the
fight in the Tiff case state that the
order directing the railroad companies
to cease charging the 2 cents and to
refund that collected will be secured
within thirty days This statement is
in conflict with the Washington dis
/ patch, but doubtless the Georgia attor-
neys know whereof they speak.
such a complsxity of conditions
exists In the South as to justify 9
= 49, .
serarate nslIle1ation p tae interests
Of enet. no suits we're brQuEht By
hun sfntn; one n the name " H, n
tFI'fft; under ne nuspIces n the GeQF
giiGIF Florida 6aW MIL Association, and
the other by the Central Yellow Pine
Association, an organization with
which are Identified many lumber con
Germs in Mississippi, Louisiana East
of the NIississilpi river and Alabama
Procedure in these two cases has beer
somewhat different. In the Tiff case
when appeal was taken from Judge
Spears decision sustaining the ordel
Of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion special bond was executed b.
the railroad companies applicable /.
reimburse iumbermen for the excess
freight in the event the suit terminal
ed IN their favor AS soon as an orde
is entered directing the railroad CON
panies to cease charging the illega
rate and refund the excess collected
during the, time this rate was in fore
the lusnbermen, parties to this suit
nav come into court, submit thei
records and secure satisfaction d
tbe,r claims.
:,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12
wiNDsoA CAFE.

Nicely furnished rooms, $3.50 to
| $3.50 per wee1 Room and board, IS
/ per week. 6-11-4t
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-12

{. r. paughdriII 4 Co., have the
house you want, for sale or rent.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-12-19
CLUBS WOLF TO DEATH.
Logging Superintendent Assistant is
Attacked by Beast.

Cass Lake, Mimi, Dec. Nv. H.
Gregory, assistant superintendent OF
logging on the Chippewa reservation,
armed only with a club, killeda large
timber wolf that attacked him.
MIR. Gregory was returning home
from J. Coss & Co.'s camp when a
big gray wolf sprang athim. He was
unarmed and found himself in a des-
perate condition. To flee was useless,
for it was at least two miles to any
habitation. There vas no tree near
by which it was possible to climb, so
Mr.. Gregory concluded to fight the
beast hand-to-hand. Selling a club
he awaited the animal.
The wolf attacked the man, but was
greeted by a heavy blow from a solid
pine limb held by M. Gregory. The
blow which was struck on the animals
jaw, dazed it, and Mr.. Gregory ca
gerly took advantage of the beasts
groggy condition and beat it until
life was extinct.
Mr.. Gregory then wendell his way
home and reported his dangerous
adventure. Later he escorted several
people to the spot where. the animal
lay.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-12-19
New Corporations

Alfred Blaisdell, secretary of state,
has issued charters to the following
corporations:
The Farmers Elevator company Of
Landa, capital stock 100000. Incorpo.
rators: John Martinson, Andrew R..
Taralseth, Carl M. Tolstad and others,
all Of Landa.
Dakota Business College, Fargo, cap
ital stock $4,000. Incorporators: F.
Leland Watkins, E. c. Watkins, A. G..
Watkins and A. R. Watkins, all Of
Fargo.
Farmers and Merchants Bank Of
Rolla, capital stock $4,000. Incorpo.
rators: Leonard Howson, A. O. Ora
ham and c. R. Gailfus, all of Rolla.
Mouse River Livery, Feed & Sale
Stables, Velva, capital stock 100000.
1ncorporators: Lewis G. S%tearns, Hugh
Dickinson. Charles D. steArns and
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-12-19
SCORED THE JUDGE

Mandan-The grand jury in Man.
dan completed its work and made its
report. Thirty blind piggers" were
indicted. The grand jury in its re-
port severely criticised Judge Win
chester of the Sixth judicial district,
and alleged that to the Judge was
chargeable the non-enforcement of the
prohibition laws in the Sixth district.
The report of the grand jury has
created considerable comment in this
section, and is taken as a rather Bit
ter attack Of the Judge.
Judge Burke of the Fifth district,
who sat for Judge Winchester, re-
ceives a compliment for his efforts
at the enforcement Of the law. The
sheriff Of Morton county comes in for
criticism for neglecting to perform his
duty, and the court is requested to
instruct him as to his duty under the
prohibition law.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-12-19
Chas. s. Stearns, all of Velva.

Cnas. s.. Stearns, au-ot Velva.
Wang Creamery Association, Wang,
capital stock $4,000. 1ncorporators:
G. L. Smith, Mana, N. D.; P. G. o.
son, Of Elkwood, N. D.; Gust Thomp-
son, of Wang, and others.
Drayton Creamery Company, Dray-
ton, capital stock $4,000. Incorpo-
rators: H. M. Waldren, G. A. Gilroy,
F. H. Wallace, all of Drayton, and
others.
The Montpelier Telephone company,
Montpelier, capital stock $4,000. In
corporators: Frank 8. Eddy, R. G.
Carley, M. H. Johnson and others Of
Montpelier.
The Western Telephone Company,
Sawyer, capital stock $4,000. Incor.
porators: William Hodges, O. j. Nor.
tenson, both of Sawyer, N. D., and M
T. Weum, Of Minneapolis, MINI.
Golden Valley Milling Company,
Beach, capital stock $4,000. Incor.
porators: o. D. Brault, W. J. Partick,
both of Dawson, and F. E. Near, Of
Beach,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-12-19
Terrific STORMS
sweep The east
WIND, HAIL, RAIN AND SNOW LAY
SIEGE TO VAST EXTENT
OF TERRITORY.
Rail and Wire Traffic Badly Democrat
lied. S me Lives Tribute to Ma
lures R,ge. The Ship Thomas W.
Lawson is Wrecked.

New York, Dec. 16.-Lashed by the
fierce blows of a heavy northeastern,
New York was Saturday night in the
wi TRY clutches OF a storm of wind,
hail and rain viii III completely swept
the whole Att; nt'c coast from Hat
teras to Maine, hampered transpor-
tation, demoralized lines of commu-
nication with the outside world, and
threatened all ships under sail or
steam that sought to make ports in
teeth of the sixty-mile gale.
The powerful blasts snapped off 20
feet of the 300-foot brick chimney ct
the New York Steam Heating COM
pany on Sutton place, in this city,
and sent it toppling upon a wooden
shack in which a Waterman, David
Dooley, was standing. The man was
instantly killed.
The storm swerved eastward from
Mississippi and swept up the Atlantic
coast. From the northeast came a
fierce gale, driving heavy clouds OF
rain, and cutting sleet followed it.
The rain turned to snow and then to
rain again, DuG bno WlHu OoHeu Soo"o
lily along at sixty miles. The rain
hung to telephone and telegraph poles
and froze, and the freighted wires
cracked and snapped, while the blasts
toppled over scores of poles.
Philadelphia reports atypical north
easter" that played havoc with tele-
phone and telegraph communication
in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware. Fortunately, beyond
seriously Gripping telegraph wires,
the storm caused no serious damage
there, but floods are looked for in the
mountainous regions of Pennsylvania.
Chicago, Dec. 16.-A severe snow.
storm which ragged Saturday night
and continued Sunday caused eonsid'
cradle delay to service on all surface
and elevated a lines and also on the
railroads. A fierce gale accompanied
by a heavy snow and rain swept ove'
the lower lake region. The storm
proved most disastrous to Geographic
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1907-12-19
JENKINS AND SONS ARRESTED.
Four Brooklyn Bankers Arc Accused
of Conspiracy.

New York, Dec. 12.-John G.
Jenkins and his three sons, John G.,
Jr., Frank and Fred, all bankers OF
Brooklyn, were indicted Jointly
Wednesday for criminal conspiracy
in having illegally obtained loans az
gregating $4,000 from trust com
panies of which they were officers.
The father, John G., Jr.. and Frank
were indicted tor perjury in having
made false statements to the state
superintendents of banks. The four
men were arrested, arraigned and
after pleading not guilty, held under
bonds for a hearing.