The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, May 20, 1904, Image 2

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Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey QUIET PREVAILS AT PORT ARTHUR 21 by the new and old towns of Har bin, in the presence of a large crowd They were shot instead of being hang ed, upon order of General Kuropat- kin A strong guard was thrown about the spot to hold back the public at a distance of 400 yards. No pho- But Japs Are Again Preparing tographs were allowed to be taken. A younger prisoner refused to allow to Attack Stronghold. the bandaging of his eyes. When told it was necessary, according to OTHER FAR EASTERN WAR NEWS Russian law. he asked that an excep- tion he made in his favor. The el- Japanese Officers Publicly Executed der Japanese- a staff officer, wept and at Harbin for Dynamiting Bridges ARMENIAN FAMILIES FLEEING FOR REFUGE Insurgents Use Torch and In spire Great Terror. MANY VILLAGES ARE DESTROYED Submarine Boats Used at Port Ar thur Bombardment. London, May 18.—A dispatch to The Central News from Liao ^ ang, dated today says that, according to news which reached there today from Port Arthur, there have been no further at tacks on the beleaguered port since May 13. The Japanese who landed at Pitsewo, it is added, are pursuing preparations for a land attack, which, it is expected, will be accompanied by a reneweal of the bombardment by the Japanese fleet, sustained no losses during the Jap anese operations, having for their ol< ject the clearing of Russian mini j from Kerr bay. fainted, but finally allowed himself to be blindfolded. One of the men was a Catholic and made his last con fession to a Russian priest, there being no Roman Catholic priest in Harbin. LOOK FOR THIS TRADE-MARK ON EVERY BOTTLE. MEDICINE FOR ALL MANKIND At all druggists or grocers or direct, 91.00 a bottle. Medical booklet free. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, New York. For Sale in South Carolina at all Dispensaries. at The Ledger neatlv and at prices commensurate with high grade work- Try us. All kinds of Job Work d “ ne omce STOP St. Petersburg., May 18.—The ad miralty is now convinced by mail re ports received from Port Arthur that Vice Admiral Togo used submarine boats in his operations. A letter from Lieutenant General Stoessels says h< was standing on Golden Hill, when the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk w-er down and he saw a submarine boat torpedo the battleship. Lieutenant Screiber claims he distinctly saw the periscope of a submarine boat an-T could trace the course of the vessel. Officer of the Russian battleship Po-1 bieda testified that a submarine boat discharged a torpedo against their ship and they fired at the submarine boat.! hoping to sink it. but failed. The same letters describe the rev erence of the Russians for the over coat of the late vice Admiral Maka- roff when it was taken out of the wa ter. On its approach they bared their heads blessed themselves and prayed for the response of the admirals soul. It is officially denied that Vicero) Alexkff has gone to Liao Yang to as sume command of 20,000 troops there, and that General Kuropatkin has left Liao Yang for Harbin. It is said that Russians Driven Out. Che Poo, May 18.—As a result of the engagement which the Japanese had on Monday with the Russian gar rison at Kai Chou, on the west coast of the Liao Tung peninsula, the Rus sians were driven out of Kai Chou, which is the nearest point to New Cliwang with the exception of the Liao river, where there is sufficient water 1 he Russians ^ a u ow the landing of troops. Chi nese who recently arrived here from New Cliwang-. while confirming the above also say that the Japanese are skirmishing on either side of the rail road north and south of Kin Chow-. Circulars have been pos^d at New Chwang at 1 its vicinity signed by the chief of siaiff of the Japanese army ad vising the Chinese to maintain order and secure stocks of provisions and transport wagons, for which the Jap anese will pay full value. The small Russian guard remaining at New Chwang is ready to leave on the near approach of the enemy. Quantities of wood and oil have been placed on board the Russian gunboat Sivoueh, in New Chwang waters, to be used in destroying her by fire when the last Russians evacuate New Chwang. Reports From Bitiis, Asiatic Turkey, Show that the Armenian Insurgents Have Again Gone on Rampage—Un happy State of Affairs. Constantinople. May 18.—According to a dispatch from the vaii of Bitiis, Asiatic Turkey, 17 villages have been destroyed by Armenian Insurgents in the district of Sassoun. More than COO Armenian families have taken reluge in Mush, a town in Bitiis. AT WORLDS FAIR. READ THIS Q^TvcwdAiftfr jtbi IoaJL A/Jhriitjufs jjMjuI ynJrit ji&hI Many Skirmishes Reported. Washington, May 18.—The Japanese legation has received the following ca blegram from Tokio: "The comman der of the landing forces in the Liao Tung peninsula reports that between the 5th and 10th instant, there have been daily skirmishes, Japanese de tachments successfully driving the en emy hack and destroying the tele graph and railways. At Pulantien and vicinity on the IGth after serious Austrian Section In Palace Manufac turers Formally Opened. World’s Fair Grounds, St. Louis, May 18.—The Austrian section in the south wing of the palace of manufac turers was formally opened today. There is a magnificent display oi porcelain of Dux and Karlsbad embod ying the finest workmanship and color ing and furniture inlaid with enamel. The Austrian government appropri ated 32,000 kronen for its display, and this amount was fully expended. The results., however, did not meet the ex pectations of the exceutive committee, it is stated, and many conferences have been held with a view of better ing the display and making it accord more with the plans originally out-1 woman, lined before the opening day. but : was finally deemed best to dispense with any delay and take up the mat ter after the exhibit had been opened. Determination to cut business ses sions short and devote attention to visiting the exposition, characterized the meetings of the various press as soci«tioiis’ meeting in the exposition grounds, and little business is trans acted. C. T i v i. Mrs. Weisslilz, Buffalo, N. Y cured of kidney trouble by LydiaE Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Of all the diseases known with which the female organism is afflicted, kidney disease is the most fatal. In fact, un less prompt and correct treatment is ap plied, the weary patient seldom survives. Being fully aware of this, Mrs. Pink- ham, early in her career, gave careful study to the subject, and in producing her great remedy for woman’s ills — Lydia E. Piiikiiam’s Vegetable Compound — made sure that it con tained the correct combination of herbs which was certain to control that dreaded disease, woman’s kidney troubles. fighting the Japanese occupied the Kuropatkin is either at Liao Yang or! heights three ami a half miles from in its vicinity. St. Petersburg, May 18.—3:30 p.m. Kin Chou. The Japanese casualties were 140. including nine officers kill ed.” M/ a*nHCF\n GftTTSM OTL CA •SAVANHAH GA. of' f-C no N Murray’s Iron Mixture i-int tins utieebonents that make It a trenulne bl Kt.i touiv. a re luedy that makes rleh.red iiooil. improves digestion, increases appetite, and supplies strengl and energy to weak, debilitated, ruu-dovvn people. M. ii r' t’fi Ng I i’c) i i til Mi JVC t l 1 is not a temporary stimulant. The >Mod in every dose si irks, i.xrelirnt i >r pale, em te at- ed. bloodle ss people, and is a recuperative touie tor those I rain seM, m s-s u u- t-oualled as a tonle to prevent and ovrrroiil>‘ the lassitude t ired. e\liaust ed and JU'i- dow n’ feeling so prevalent in the spring. A combination that meets iv ii h the a pprova, and commendation of physicians everywhere. Price ode. Guaranteed Satisfactory to every purchaser. AT imi'G STORES. Prepared by Tbe Murray l»riig Oo., Columbia. S. C. is The Time To Get Your Suit. 20 per cent, discount on all Two-Piece Suits. Also a nice line of men’s furnishings to select from. For anything in men’s wear, come to see us. —The admiralty received today an of ficial dispatch from Rear Admiral Wittsoeft, believed to have been dated from Port Arthur. May 14, reporting that there has been no fighting since the telegraph line was cut. the Japa nese ships not having attacked th'J Russian squadron. The dispatch was gratifying to the authorities not only . for the news it contained, hut because 1 its receipt established the fact fha* although the telegraph line is severed, i a systt m of communication by means of Chinese runners has been satis-; factorily inaugurated. In order tn deliver tbe Liao Yang dispatches en- trusted to him thq runner had to pass I through the Japanese lines already ! thrown across the narrow neck of the I peninsula just above Port Arthur. Th ‘ ,. . .. . his duties passage of the runner was dangerous,; but the task was light compared to what it will be when the Japanese force closely invest Port Arthur. Nev- thehss, th authorities express con fidence that arrangements have been made to insure the frequent transmis sion of dispatches. One of the reasons for the desperate effort of the Russians to get to Port Arthur what is officially called ar? "ammunition train” has been reveal ed by information which leaked o’tJ today. There was little need, it a' pears, for more ammunition, gn quantities being stored in the fortress, but General Stoessol was very anxious to be provided with balloons. Th highest point of the fortress is tin “Eagle Nest.’’ from which much of the surrounding country can he seen, b” balloons will facilitate observation B re the war the Russian authorities loaded on a vessel a complete bal loon equipment for Manchuria, but it was captured by the Japanese, who will use it, perhaps, in their opera ♦ ions against Port Arthur. Recogniz ing the need of providing Genera* Stoessells with all the requisite in struments with which to conduct the dt: rise of Port Arthur, General Kuro pall.in is believed to live sent bal loons on “the ammunition train.” The Russian balloons are stationary. "If the Japanese try to drift bal ioons over Port Arthur and drop ex pic ives on the fortress,” an officer said today, "the world will hear of the first balloon battle in the air.” Russian Graves Near Anju. Seoul, May 18—Noon.—The Japa nose consul at Ping Yang wires that over 30 Russian graves have been found near Anju. The retreating Cos sacks carried fourteen wounded with them. Four of these men died at Kaichong. They reacfied Min Yang on last Saturday, forcing Korean cool ies to carry the wounded and grain loot which they had secured at road side villages. Read What Mrs. Weisslitz Says. “ Dear Mrs. Pixkiiam : — For two years my life was simply a burden, I suffered so with female troubles, and pains across my back and loins. The doctor tcld me that I had kidney troubles and prescri!>ed for me. For three months I took his medicine, but grew steadily worse. My husband then advised me to try Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound, and brought home a bottle. It is the great est blessing ever brought to our home. Within three months I was a changed woman. My pain had disappeared.my complexion became clear, my eyes bright, and my entire system in good shape.” — Mrs. Pacta Weisslitz, 176 Seneca St., Buffalo. N.Y. — 96000forfeit If original of about letter proving gtnuintntu oanatt 6t produetd. C. Eskridge B 4 U Hate your KlMi-kniuithiuK O »ue. All Smithing. Iron and Wood Work done in first-class stvle and at reasonable rates. BOOK COMMITTEE REPORTS. Fortenberry’s Old Stand Deliverd Mikado’s Messages. Seoul, May 18.—Noon.—Yi Chf Yang, in audience with the emperoS today deliven d the mikado’s messages and reported the success of his recent* mission to Japan. He will resume as president of the board of punishments. To Cut Kuropatkin's Line. Rome, May 18.—According to a tel egram received here from Tokio, two Japanese divisions have arrived near Mukden with the object of cutting General Kuropatkin’s line of retreat northward. ;x o i c k*. Weure unxious ♦<* increase the sale of our nursery stock anti we have arranged with the nurs* ry to furnish better stock at cheaper prices than was ever known before It will pay you to see u> or call on us at i. M. Peeler's store before buying. Jno. A. PaLLerson and D. Z. NewUon, Agent Murtowu Nursery t'o. 3t. FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. C Now for the New Year! Start it right by com ing to us for your :: Goods,CigarsTobacco.Fruits. and Confectioneries. Resolutions Presented to Methcdisl Conference at Los Angeles. Loa Angeles, Cal., May 18.—The re port of the hook committee which has been presented to the Methodist con ference today, is, as follows: "Resolved, First, we approve thp gem ral principle of unifying the hook concerns by consolidating its manu facturing departments and placing them under one management. “Second, We recommend that the! bishops be requested to appoint a commission from each general con ference district, and one or two ai large so as to provide an uneven num her in the committee and not includ* therein members of the hook commis sion, but at least half the persons so appointed shall be laymen, to which shall be referred the report of the , book committee with power. “Third, That after having duly con sidered the recommendations of said i report, the commission, if it shall j a,],,1,1 a plan, shall proceed to omline a||( | pj,,,,, 0 rOCer j 8S QannjJ and determine the same for consoiidat- ’ ing the manufacturing department un der an official management. "Fourth, On the completion of the general plan, the book commission () ur jj nes arc gt j]j complete and contain nothing but the fresh Railroad Line Cut. Tokio, May 18.—8 p. in.—An official report from the second Japanese army shows that the railroad north of Port Arthur has been cut in five places. Be tween May 5 and May 17 the Japa nese losses have been 14G men. Wilkins-Bristow Their Eligibility Questioned. New Yor May 18.—A committee of three, appointed by Chairman Mey er of the Democratic state commit tee to investigate the eligibility d James Woodward. Harry Payne Whit ney and Isidor Strauss, national bank directors, a> candidates for elector^ on the Democratic national ticket, have finished their report. They have decided to n commend the tnree name* be dropped from the ticket. The com mitiei nit u express some doubt as to whether national trarite-directors are actually ineligible under the law, bi deem it best to lake no chances. shall proceed to carry the same into effect, and shall present to the next general conference the necessary dis ciplinary changes.” Refused Money; Shot Mother. New York. May 18.—William Heder mann, PJ years old-, has shot and seri ously wounded his mother in East Chester. The mother said she did not think her son was of sound mind as he had frequently declared that as soon as he got money enough to pay his way to Washington he was going there to kill President Roosevelt. The immediate cause of the shooting, she said, was her refusal to give her son money with which to buy whisky. est and the best. HAMLIN & RADFORD.3 JAP OFFICERS EXECUTED. Were Shot Upon Order of General Ku ropatkin. St. Petersburg, May 18.—Details have been received here from liar bln regarding the execution, April 21 of two Japanese officers, Yu Koka and Oki, for attempting to dynamiti bridges and destroy telegraph commu nicatioii of the eastern China railwa> The prisoners admitted they wen part of a detail numbering 100 men whose purpose it was to destroy th< railway at various points. The prisoners were executed Apr« Susan B. Anthony Goes to Germany. New York, May 18.—Susan B. An thony and her sister, Mary, have sailed for Germany to attend the In ternational Woman’s Council and In ternational Suffrage convention at Ber lin. The former is a delegate from the national suffrage organization and from the National Woman’s Council of this country. No Truth in Reports. Rio Janeiro, May 18.—An investiga tion made by the correspondent of the Associated Press shows there is no truth in the reports that Brazilian ot- fielals stopped a British ship at Ma naus, on the Amazon river, .May 13, on the ground that she had on hoard am munition destined for the Peruvian torces in the up-river country. Will Settle Firm’s Indebtedness. New York-. May 18.—Plans are re ported to be under consideration for the settlement of the collapsed brok erago firm of W. E. Wooden A Co It is understood tbe creditors will be offered 25 per cent of their claims in cash and the balance in notes and se curities. Dr. Wooden estimates hi* firm’s indebtedness at $180,000. Machen Case Settled. Macon. Ga., May 18—The case pend ing in the United States court of E C. Machen versus the Brunswick an«i Birmingham railway, has been settled out of court ny the company purchas ing Maehen’s interest. The receivei was dismissed. Freight Claim Association. Savannah, Ga., May 18.—The hTeigm Claim association having members connected with the railroads of th* United States, Canada and Mexico, is in session here today. There are about 100 delegates, many of them ac companied by ladies. Patronize Home Industry. Turning over your laundry to basket going out of the city you find a lot of incon venience, as it will be de livered by hand and ex posed to the weather. Why not have our wagon call for your work? Satis- factic *» guaranteed and ar ticles delivered promptly. Pearl Steamlaundry. CALL HERE iiV;, May BuMd Cotton Mill. Columbus, Ga., May 18.—It is re ported that a new cotton mill is to I. erected In Girard. Extensive improve ments on the plant of the Girard c<u ton mills have been completed. 4&; *1 % X For Photo F'r/^t, Passe-Partout Bind ing, Passe-Partout w ork, Photo Albums, Gun Metal Photo Holders, i for indi vidual photograph). Wire Picture Racks. Films and the l*est in all photographic work. June H. Harr, Phone 176. 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