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■THE WEATHER: Fair tonight; I Sunday showers. -1 Cbe Raleigh Cimes. I Who has dull seasons? The l‘ I man who does not advertise [ VOLUME 26 RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 22, 1904 PRICE 5 CEN 1 S RUSSIA VIOLATES THE LAW OF NEUTRALITY TIMELY TOWN TOPICS Consequently a Meeting Was Held Today at Shanghai of Consuls of the Various Nations Meeting Was Called By the American Consul—The Russian Consul at Shanghai Has Refused to Disarm War Vessels Nov in the Chinese Port or to Order Them Away—Excitement in Shanghai—Other Important Cablegrams and Current Domestic News By Wire. Embracing Some of the Minor Inci dents of the Day. H. E. Norris, Esq., spent Sunday in Pittsboro. F. B. Arendell, Esq., went to Dur ham this morning. Sheriff Page spent Sunday on his farm near Morrisville. Mr. Cary J. Hunter spent Sunday with his brother, in Apex. Mr. E. G. Horton went to Durham this morning on business. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daniels ar rived today from Goldsboro. Prof. Morson, who is at Rex Hos- ptial, is rapidly improving. .Mrs. Walter H. Jones and son are the guests of Mrs. Geo. N. Walters. Rev. J. O. Guthrie past through to day en route for Macon and Warren- ANOTHER OTTER HABEAS CORPUS CASE TO LEASE Company Forming to Bid for A. & N. C. Road Conference of Representatives Held (By Publishers’ Press.) Shanghai, August 22.—A meeting of the consuls of the various nations, called by Mr. Goodnow, the American consul, was held today for the purpose of discussing what means shall be ta ken to compel Russia to observe the neutrality laws, the Russian consul- general here having flatly refused to disarm the cruiser “Askold” and the torpedo destroyer “Grosovi” or to or der them to leave the harbor. The meeting adjourned without a definite decision being reached today. Rome, August 22.—It is announced today that the Italian squadron in the far East has been ordered to co-oper ate with the Americans to maintain neutrality in China. Japs Capture Another Fort. Cheefoo, August 22.—The Japanese have swept the Russians from Pigeon Bay, and captured the northernmost fort of the defenses at Port Arthur., The Russian artillery prevents the Japanese from occupying the fort on Pigeon Bay. Russia’s Greyhound Cruiser Sunk. Tokio, August 22.—After a severe engagement with the protected cruis ers “Chitose” and Tsushina,” the grey hounds of the Japanese navy, the fleet Russian cruiser “Novik” has been van quished. The fight occurred last even- UNCLE SAM ON DECK Cabinet Officers in Conference Over the Neutrality Trouble at Shanghai. 'By Publishers’ Press.) Washington, August 22.—A long dis patch was received at the State de partment this morning from Consul- General Goodnow, of Shanghai, con firming the press dispatches relative to the threatening of the entrance in to the harbor of the Japanese torpedo- beat destroyer, followed by the Ameri can torpedo-boat “Chauncey.” Consul Goodnow says that the Rus sian consul-general still refuses to comply with the orders of Taotai that ton. Miss Blanche Van mington, s in the city a few days. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Dorfe, of Wil- visiting friends White went to Washington, D. C. this morning for several days. Miss Anie Dughi and Miss Anie Jones have gone to aBltimore, Wash- ington and other points north on a ing. After th the “Novik,” in a sinking condition, was run ashore in Korsakovsk. A shell from the “Novik” struck the “Tsushina in a bunker. Temporary repairs, however, rendered the Japanese cruiser seaworthy. rhe Japanese suffered no casualties. It is believ' d the Japanese ships to day completed the destruction of the “Novik.” The news of the destruction of the “Novik” has been received in a curious manner by the Japanese pun- lie. From a political standpoint it is highly dangerbus for the “Novik” could have been most dangerous as a commerce destroyer, but, considering the matter from a sentimental stand point, much regrt is expressed at the loss. The “Novik” has been splendid ly handled and bravely fought through out the war, and Japanese navel of ficers and the public generally have frequently expressed admiration the cruiser, her commander and crew. The “Novik” was one of the sian fleet that steamed out from Arthur on the morning of August of her Rus- Port 10th Russian vessels shall dismantle or leave the harbor. Acting Secretary of State Adee and Acting Secretary of Navy Darlington went into a confer ence immediately after the receipt of the dispatch. U. S. Admiral Protects Russian Vessels Shanghai, August 22.—The Ameri can vessels have a full head of steam up and their gun sights have been placed in position. Admiral Stirling, in command of the American squad ron, is determined not to let the Japa nese vessels molest the Russian cruis er "Askold” or the torpedo descroyre "Grosovi,” which have been ordered by the Taotai to leave this port. Ad miral Stirling has also offered to es cort the Russian vessels beyond the pleasure trip. Dr. F. L. Stevens is back from Siler City, where he attended a most suc cessful farmers’ institute. Miss Georgia Hughes, of Danville, Va., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. T. B. Wilkinson on Jones street. The Raleigh Male Academy will open October 3d. The change of date is due to the illness of Prof. Morson. Mrs. Columbus Durham and daugh ter, Miss Ellen Durham, left this morn ing for Durham to spend several days. Mr. N. C. Brandon, a popular drug gist who resided here for several years, is in the city on a. visit. Mr. Brandon is now located in Danville, to force its way through the Japanese three-mile limit. Consuls Again Shanghai, August will meet again this other session. The in Session. 22.—The consuls afternoon for an- Taotai has given With Gov. Aycock Today—The New Company Will be Composed of Busi ness Men Along the Line of the Road, from Goldsboro to Beaufort— Will Submti an Offer for Lease the Railroad in a Few Days. of (By Publishers’ Press.) An important conference .was held in the executive offices this morning, concerning the lease, of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. The conferees consisted of Governor Aycock and Messrs. E. B. Bordon, of Goldsboro; W. S. Chadwick, of Beau fort, and W. L. Kennedy, of Falling Durban, August 22.—The British steamer “Comedian,” which has just arrived here from Liverpool, reports that she was stopped by a Russian converted cruiser at the mouth of the B^hee river. INSURRECTION AT SPEDE. (By Publishers’ Press.) Belgrade, August 22.—An insurrec tion has broken out among the inhabi tants of Spede and Turkish troops have been dispatched to the scene restore order. to NOBODY WILL HAVE IT. the “Askold” and “Grosovi” until noon tomorrow to leave this port. No re pairs to vessels here will be permit ted. The “Askold” cannot cross the bar this week owing to the low tides. U. S. Government Firm. Washington, August 22.—It can be stated on high authority that the Uni ted States will not permit a violation of the neutrality of the port of Shang hai, and the endangering of lives and property of Americans and other for eigners, by an attack from the Japa nese upon the two Russian warships now within the confines of that har bor. Moreover, Admiral Stirling will be expected to see that the Russians either dismantle or leave the harbor within a reasonable time. In view of the fact that the Japa nese fleet is outside the Russians will probably disarm until the close of the war. It cannot be conceived by the na vy department here that the Japanese intended to fight in Shanghai harbor, especially in view of the presence of so many foreign warships. The American torpedo boat destroyer “Chauncey” is commanded by Lieutenant Earle P. Jessup, a native of West Virginia. The fact that he anchored apparent ly with the deliberate intention, be tween the Russian and the Japanese destroyers, is thought to be due to the zeal of Lieutenant Jessup, who bears the reputation in the navy of being a most capable and energetic officer. Miss Florence Sawyer, of Waco, Tex as, and Miss Bettie Perry, of Louis burg, N. C., two charming young la dies, are the guests of Miss Leola Whitley. Miss Sallie Lathrop, a popular young lady of Norfolk, Va., is in the city, the guest of Misses Walters on New Bern avenue. Proprietor Howell Cobb, of the Park Hotel, is having measurements made of the interior of that building with a view to its very complete remodel ing, and, it is said, will spend some $10,000 on it. Miss Lucy Glenn, of Greensboro, rendered a most beautiful solo yester day during the morning service at the First Baptist church, in a most accom plished manner. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Moseley and son have returned from Waynesville, where Mrs. Moseley and son have been spending the summer. * Miss Carrie Youngblood, of Wilson’s Mills, who has been visiting Miss Ste phenson, has returned home. She was accompanied by Miss Stephenson. HISTORICAL VIEWS (Bv Publishers’ Press.) Manchester, England, August 22.—A dispatch today says the Czar has al ready offered the position of minister of interior, made vacant by the assas sination of M. Plehve, to seven men, and that of these all hove refused. LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE. MOVEMENTS OF THE President. Oyster Bay, August 22.—President Roosevelt resumed routine work here, this morning after a four-weeks stay in Washington. After attending to cor respondence he played tennis with his, sons today. Japan Resents American Interference and Talks “Sassy.” (By Publishers’ Press.) London, August 22.--A prominent Japanese here, in an interview with your correspondent today, says that "Japan regards the question of the neutrality of China as one between her and China alone, and resets the American interference. The Russian cruiser “Askold” and the torpedo destroyer “Grosovi” in Shanghai harbor, must either ACTORS INJURED IN R. R. WRECK. Fitchburg, Mass., August 22.—A spe cial theatrical train from Albany to Boston, with members of the “Eternal City” and .and a melodrama company aboard, was wrecked here last night by colliding with a freight train, number were injured. WAR MATERIAL TRUST. Birmingham, England, August 22.— A Berlin dispatch says that negotia tions are in progress between three of the largest arms and ammunition firms in Germany for the purpose of forming a combine. The Krupps are believed to be in the combine. Chief Justice Clark Liberates a Negro Prisoner from Wake Jail. In the supreme court room today at noon, before Chief Justice Clark, a writ of habeas corpus was heard in the case of a young negro man, named Al len alias “Piggin” Jones, of House’s Creek township, Wake county. '‘Piggin” has been in jail about two weeks, committed by Magistrate Se- park for six months, in default of a $500 bond to keep the peace, the de fendant having been arrested on the I charge of threatening Mr. J. H. Ay cock, a. white farmer of House’s Creek township, for whom Jones had been working. The words used, according to Mr. Aycock, being: “You have not lost anything yet, but you will be damn sure to lose something before you get through with this.” After hearing the testimony of Mr. Aycock and the prisoner, Chief Justice Clark reduced the bond to $50, with the The three last-named gentlemen rep resented a new company which is be ing formed for the purpose of submit ting a bid for the lease of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. * This company is being made up en tirely of capitalists and business men who reside on the line of the railroad, from Goldsboro to Morehead and Beau fort. It is their purpose, as soon as organ ization is perfected, to formulate and submit a bid for this property, to be considered by the stockholders at the meeting to be held at New B^rn Sep tember 1st. Showing an Interesting Spot in Duplin County. The Evening Times had a look today at three interesting photographic views depicting historical spots of interest to North Carolinians. One of the views represents the scene of the battle of Rock Fish Creek, in Duplin county, N. C., where the American troops, commanded by Col. James Keenan, fought Cornwallis’ British troops, commanded by Colonel Craig, on August 2, 1781. Another shows the creek and an other the earthen breastworks which partly remain to this day. The views were procured by Mr. J. 0. Carr, of Duplin, who is preparing a history of Duplin county. The commander of the American troops, Col. Janies Keenan, was the great grandfather of Col. Thomas S. Keenan, clerk of the supreme court, of this city. DEATH OF MR. W. H. BRAGG. SOLDIERS BURIED. row dis- arm or come out or be torpedoed at seis get in the way and get hurt it will their own fault., he adds. be UNIQUE LAWN PARTY. For the purpose of raising money to aid their comrades to pay their rail road fare to the reunion at Asheville, Dr. Winston, having kindly tendered the use of the lawn at the A. and M. College, L. O’B. Branch Camp of Con federate Veterans will hold a water melon lawn party on the lawn Thurs day evening, 25th inst., from 6 to 10 o’clock. Ladies who will assis^will please notify the commander of the camp, Mr. A. B. Stronach. understanding that the negro once leave the premises of cock. This action was taken with sent of Mr. Aycock. shall at Mr. Ay- the con- FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR: ITS FALL IS IMMINENT Japs Sweep Russians from Pigeon Bay and Capture Innermost Defenses Mr. J. H. Fleming, who appeared for the. prisoner, went on the bond and Jones was liberated. Mr. NV. B. Jones appeared for the State, and the decision reached ^ith his approval. It Seems to Be Certain that the Capture of Port Arthur Will Be Effected Very Soon—United States Torpedo Boat Gets Between a Russian and Jap Men of War at Shanghai—The Latter Left Today Bearing Important Dispatches to the Jap Fleet Off the Mouth of the River—Jap Losses During Last Attack on Port Arthur 2,509 and 63 Officers—Other War Details. met THE TRAP SHOOTERS The State Meet Will Begin in Raleigh Tomorrow. The annual meet of the State trap shooters’ association will take place tomorrow in this city, continuing over Wednesday. Expert shots from the various gun clubs throughout the State will be here. Many have already arrived. The affair has grown to be one of much in- Bodies of the Two Boys Killed on a Trained Interred at Durham. Yesterday at Durham the funeral of the two young men, J. H. Johnson and J. Bun Warren, who lost their lives on the train while returning- home Friday afternoon—as printed in the Evening Times Friday afternoon— took place, and the bodies were in terred in Maplewood cemetery. They were buried with military hon ors. Adjutant-General Royster attend ed the funeral, as did Col. Alfred Wil liams, of Raleigh, and Col. J. Harper Erwin, personal aide to the Governor, and a number of other prominent mem bers of the State Guard. The lot on which the two soldiers were buried is a plot set aside by the city as a soldiers’ plot, being originally dedicated to the Spanish-American war soldiers. On the plot now rest the re mains of Matthew Barbee, who was killed in the wreck near Savannah, Ga., in 1898, when the soldiers were be ing taken to Jacksonville, Fla.; Rufus Stevens, member of same company, who died in Florida; H. G. Bessent, member of the home militia, and the two who were killed Friday. There is also a tablet to the memory of George Eubanks, a Durham soldier, who died while in service in Cuba, and whose remains now rest in Arlington Nation al cemetery at Washington. In the center of the plot is a suitable monu ment to the memory of those who vol unteered in the Spanish-American war. Injured Men Improving. Fletcher Cates, who was left at the hospital at Goldsboro, is said to be getting along very nicely. It was re ported from there' that he would be able to get out in a few days. All day there were persistent rumors that Cates was dead, but these reports proved to be untrue. Will McDade, another of the wound ed, who came on to Durham with his company, is getting along as well as could be expected. He attended the funeral of his two dead comrades. Died at Raleigh, in the early morn ing of August 22, 1904, at the home of his sister, Mrs. T. E. Page, after an illness of seven weeks, Mr. William Hill Bragg, son of the late Dr. John Bragg, of Petersburg, Va., and of Ma ria Hill Bragg, who was a sister of the late Dr. William Hill, of this city, and daughter of the Hon. William Hill, for 46 years secretary of State. His father was a most prominent physician and one of the most influen tial citizens of Petersburg, his beauti-; ful home on Bragg Hill being for many years the centre of social life in that city. Mr. Bragg was a devoted son, a lov ing brother, and a kind friend. He was the last male member of his fath er’s family, and leaves an only sister surviving him. His death will be greatly lamented by a wide circle of relatives and friends in this city and in Petersburg, where his early life was passed. FOR SALE—Beautiful antique mahog- ony sideboard. Apply Box 321. 4tf The tournament met in Charlotte last year, and it is well remembered how the Raleigh team made off with its portion of the honors. And this j r PE.r upon its home ground, greater things may be reasonably anticipated from our marksmen. The contest will ie in somewhat the following order: in the team work five men will shoot at 2b targets to each man; in the indi vidual shoot there will be 50 targets to each man, and with $200 as added money it will be of much attraction and interest. The entrance fee in each, e'vent will be $2.00. The fact that the events will be for the State championship promises to make it all the large crowds will contest. The next meet in 1905. more spirited, and no doubt attend the will be at Charlotte, (By Publishers’ Press.) Cheefoo, August 22.—A tremendous conflict, which began a few days ago at Port Arthur, is still raging. China men who have just arrived here de- ■ clare that the Japs have taken an im portant point on the Itshan hills. Cheefoo, August 22.—The Japanese have swept the Russians from Pigeon Bay and captured the northermost fort on the western line, innermost of the defences of Port Arthur. The Japanese,were prevented from occupy ing Pigeon Bay or the fort on account of the terrific fire of the Russian artil lery. The latest reports say that Port Arthur will soon fall. Cause of Excitement at Shanghai. Shanghai, August 22.—Shanghai was thrown into a fever of excitement last evening by the arrival of a Japanese torpedo boat. She passed the Woosung at full speed and started up the river Ju for Shanghai. The United States torpedo boat destroyer “Chauncey” slipped her cable and followed the Jap anese destroyer. The Japanese boat was cleared for action. She anchored off the Cosmopolitan dock, where the Russian cruiser “Askold” is undergo ing repairs. The “Chauncey” came to anchor practically between the dock and the Japanese, destroyer. A foreign pilot ship reports having seen a Japa nese battleship and two cruisers 60 miles outside of Woosung. The Torpedo Boat Leaves. Shanghai, August 22.—The Japa nese torpedo boat, whose arrival here yesterday caused such great excite ment, left this morning with important dispatches for the Japanese fleet now lying off the mouth of the river. 30,000 Reinforcements. Cheefoo, August 22.—According to reliable information received here from* Port Arthur the Japanese have re^ ceived 30,000 reinforcements from the north. LOSS THREE MILLION Sixteen Lives Lost and Scores Injured by the Storm. (By Publishers’ Press.) St. Paul, August 22.—Sixteen people lost their lives in yesterday’s tornado and scores are injured. The prqpertv loss will be over three million of du' lars. Many of the outlying districts are cut off from all means of communi cation and it is impossible to give an accurate casualty list. An a^ny of men are engaged today in clearing ihe streets of the wreckage. When the tornado was at its height the wind blew 10 miles an hour. A report has reached here that the town of Brain erd, Minn., was practically destroyed by the storm. All the wires leading u Brainerd are down. The tornado came from th seouthwest and the roofs of houses were rolled into bundles an deposited in the streets. SENATOR HOAR DYING Worcester, ator Hoar is morning, but weaker, and pected. (By Publishers’ Press.) Mass., August 22.—Sen resting comfortably this he is gradually growing his death is hourly es LOST—A gold-rimmed pair of specu cles, between the First Baptis church and No. 119 North Dawsc St. Reward at 119 North Daws St. 22 We never close—STAR LUNCH I-No Corn Meal can be had from Ft. rail & Co., M. Rosenthal, J. B. Gre W. J. Moore, grocers. Take no subs tute from your grocer. 2C AFRAID OF CLEVELAND. NEW CHAIRS FOR THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Mr. Sherwood Upchurch goes to New York tonight to buy 600 new op era chairs for the Academy of Music. These chairs will be of most up-to-date sort, and for the hall down stairs, the old chairs, which, by very good, will be used leries. the best and will be used The best of the way, are for the gal- Republicans Alarmed Over Prospect of ex-President’s Activity. New York, August 22.—Chairman Cortelyou goes to Oyster Bay this week for a conference with President Roosevelt on the preliminary reports which have been received from all the doubtful States. These reports, which include the re sults of the first canvass in this State, have given the Republican managers a genuine scare. The reports from N,ew England have been almost alarming. They are to the effect that unless vig orous work is done Rhode Island will be lost to the Republicans, while in aMine and Vermont the majorities will be cut down far below the margin of safety. Equally disquieting have been the reports from Connecticut, West Vir ginia, Maryland and Delaware. Con necticut is said to be in serious dan ger of catpure by the Democrats, while Maryland and Delaware are put down as certainly Democratic. West Virgin ia is stil claimed by Senators Scott and Elkins, though they cannot con ceal their fears of Democratic victory. The preliminary canvass of this State has been extremely discourag- ingw ’ h Of all is fheUyue mH d-.sy.. shrdl East New Jersey is the only one from which encouraging reports have come. Governor Murphy and eSnator Dryden have both told Chairman Cortelyou The hall will be complete and ready for business oy September 10th. MR. THOMPSON PROMOTED. We note with pleasure that Mr. Geo. G. Thompson has been promoted from division freight agent here to the same position at Birmingham, Ala. This is a promtion which Mr. Thompson rich ly merles and the Evening Times has- -tens to have to offer its congratulations ic- in the meantime that he will leave Raleigh. OAK CITY GUARDS. Every member of the Oak City Guards are ordered to be at their arm ory tonight at 8 o’clock. By order of V. D. STRONACH, Capt. LOUIS SMITH, First Sergt. UNDER DIFFICULTIES The readers of the Evening Times are asked to be indulgent and’ good- natured in their criticisms of this issue of the paper. We are getting out this edition un der many difficulties—the first issue' in our new building—surrounded by work men in putting the finishing touches on both machinery and building. It was impossible to get our Mer- gent'haler typesetting machines to running until noon today, and it has been a great strain to get out a paper at all today. Of course much matter is necessar ily left out of this issue that, ordinar ily, would have been pointed. r asw^ss^®3saa^ Tooth Brush Trouble Give us a chance to show you that we can sell you a Tooth Brush that will have the right shape, fine clean Bristles That Stay In I A Tooth Brush that will be a joy - as long as you use it. ASK FOR BOBBITT-WYNNE DREG co. SPECIAL 35c. GUARANTEED. It Always Occurs When You Least Expect it. BETTER INSURE Against Loss or Damage By Fire Before It’s Too Late. that they feel confident able to keep the State Roosevelt. Their chief fear is that they wil be in line for the East are gloomy, the outlok in the West, is the reverse. Chairman Cortelyou has not the slightest doubt, amout Illinois. He is not so confident of Indiana, but is by no means alarmed in Wisconsin. The Republicans hope to settle their disputes. Nebraska and Colorado are put down as safely for Roosevelt. EPWORTH LEAGUE METING. The regular meetingoftheEpworth League of Central church meets to- night at 8 o’clock. The subject will be, points taken from the sermon of the pastor yesterday morning, by each individual member, which points will be fully and freely discussed by each member tonight. Each member is urged to be present and take an active part in the meting; friends also in vited. The North Carolina Home Insurance Co HOME BUILDING, 118 FAYETTEVILLE STREET. AN ARGUMENT. . To say one and one makes two, admits of no dispute. Just so it a mits of no dispute to say our stock of SHADES Goods bought for spot ' ash ' ” the latest and at prices that can’t be beat We've 8®* JUS ^ t it , want and will make you happy if you will come around a 9 WINDOW Cannot be beat. How could it be? There will be no quarrel about price. WEATHERS & UTLEY
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