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The Washington times., 1904-02-12
DETAILED ACCOUNT
OF JAPAN'S VICTORIES
Variag and Korietz in
Turn Fought an. En-
tire Fleet.

Under date of Tokyo. February II. a
dispatch to the New York World"
says:
Further details of the naval engage
ment at Chemulpo on Monday. in which
Admiral Uriu's japanese fleet DESTROY
ed the Russian cruiser Variag and the
gunboat korietz. show that these yes
sells fought separate battles and were
crushed by the superior fire of the Japa-
reese. The Russian steamer Susyari was
also destroyed and sunk
Both warships tried to escape from
Ine port before dawn on Monday, but
eventually put back At $3.50 o'clock
that morning the Korietz accepted the
Japanese challenge and, alone, went
out to fight the whole fleet.
She was completed outmatched; the
Japanese broadsides raxed her cor
tinually until she sank Many OF her
crew were killed by sEells or drowned.
and the few who escaped TO shore were
captured.
Hail of Shells.
The Variag on steaming out to sea
was met by a hail of shells. Her mast
was speedily dismantied.
The Russians fought most desperately
and only retreated TO the harbor al 3
O'Clock In the afternoon. One account
saws Ihat her crew set ner on nre WhcI
they saw she must be captured or sunk
Another report has it that the Narlag
commander. Capt. Vladimir Behr, or
dered his officers and crew TO jump
overheard and save themselves If they
could. and then blew up the ship, sacrI-
ficing his own life. This report Is en-
tirely unconfirmed
Killed or Drowned
About 200 of the crew Of go were killed
or drowned. The Variag's officers We're:
Capt Vladimir Behr. Lieut.. Com Ivan
Kraft, Lieutenant Dolgoborodoff. Lieu
tenant Masinoff. Lieutenant Vasiliefr,
Lieut. Ivan Richter. Lieut.. Vladimir
Postilenkoff. Lieut.. F. Sveredof. Sec
ond Lieut.. Ivan Ekinoff. Second Lieut..
L. Kovanko, Chief Engineer Ivan Sake
off. Assistant Engineer Ivan SoldatOff.
Assistant Engineer Vladimir Rodinn.
Chief Surgeon August Zoot, and As
sistant Surgeon 8. Jute-
Helped 0fncers Ashore.
Some few of the crew were drowned
in the attempt to escape, but the men
Loyalty aided their officers. not one of
whom was lost thus. Many swan not
TO the shore. but to the foreign men-of-
war in the harbor. which promptly low
cred boats and went to their rescue.
These were the italian cruiser Elba. the
French cruiser Pascal. and the English
cruiser Talbot
The japanese did not lose a man. None
OF the feet. which is known to have
been in overwhelming force, was dam
aged.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
RESIGNATION OF CLERK
FOLLOWED BY SHAKE-UP
Changes in District Auditors Office
Caused by S. ourand's Retirement.

Owing to the resignation OF Samuel
Ourand, a clerk in the District Au-
ditor's Office, Commissioner West has
approved the following changes in the
personnel Of that Office The appoint
ment OF Charles G. Wright as clerk at
81 500 per annum. vice Ourand; Sidney
Roche at 81. 400 per annum. vice Wright;
Simon McKimrsie at 1920 per annum,
vice Roche; William a. HiplIins at 81. 400
per annum, vice J. H Hamill, a tempo
rary clerk: J. H. Hamill at $1,000 per
annum. vice Hipkins- The changes are
TO take effect March l. 1904.
In rendering his resignation TO the
Commissioners Mr.. Ourand said:
For more than forty years ! have
served the Government 70 the best OF
my ability, and regret that failing
health now cOmpels my retirement
Mr. Ourand came In as a clerk in tho
district government I'm 1862, and went
into the Auditors Office in 1876.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12

national convention and their complete
equality will be recognized and assured.
Without change of State or Federal
constitution, without ratification by the
individual voters-a simple majority OF
both houses of the Legislature can con-
fer upon women citizens this magnifi-
cent privilege, which will carry with ii
a certainty of speedy future concessions
OF all rights
More than 100000 women. he said.
have just voted for the first time in
Australia fact which. Mr.. Blackwell
said, should be an object lesson and
encouragement to American suffragists
The convention adjourned AT 12:30 for
luncheon, ana convened at I'D Tor the
resumption Of the routine business out
lined for the day.
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Little Torpedo Boats Sac
rificed to Retire Bat
tleShipS.

a dispatch to the New York Herald -
under date of Chefoo. Feb. II. says of
the Port Arthur fght
Out of the four japanese torpedo boats
which made the first attack on Monday
night at Port Arthur three were sunk.
with great loss of life. The fourth was
twenty-eight-knot boat. and escaped.
The Japanese torpedo boats effected
an entrance into the outer harbor by
using the Russian signal flashlights:
consequently the Russians did not fire
on them. The following account Of the
first surprise is given by a Russian ma
val officer:
The cruiser PaIlada was on the out
side edge Of the Russian feet, and on
duty that night the chief artillery officer
noticed four torpedo boats approach.
with full lights. and in all respects like
Russian torpedo boats.
Commander Angered.
The officer Informed his captain that
the approaching boats were japanese.
The captain denied this. and said they
were built in Port Arthur. The artil-
lery officer insisted that they were Jap
anese. and the captain became angry.
saying:
Il am in command OF the ship. sir
Despite this the artillery oficer gave
orders to prepare for action. Immediate
ly after. the Japanese launched a tor
pedo, but the Pallada was able TO retail
late instantly. and the other Russian
ships cleared for action
1t is reported now that the Japanese
attempted a landing near Bedzero pol
tse-wo2), eighty miles north OF Port
Arthur, but were repulsed. with heavy
loss. They again tried TO effect a land
ing at Talien-Wan, under the shelter
of the feet. but owing TO the, strong
fort firing they were unable to succeed
1t is said that one Japanese ship has
been torpedoed.
The British merchant ships in Port
Arthur have repeatedly applied for per-
mission to leave port. but this has been
refused The Czarevitch was towed into
the harbor at Port Arthur at 5 O'Clock
on Tuesday afternoon. 1t is said only
her outer bottom was penetrated by the
Japanese torpedo. and Russians are now
busy repairing ner- She can be repaired
in two or three days.
The Pallada Beached.
The PaIlada is still outside and beach
ed. She must be seriously injured. hut
she is now also being repaired. She is
the only one OF the torpedoed vessels
now outside.
A shell struck a hospital ship outside
the basin during the bOmbardment- Tie
captains cabin and the chart room were
blown off. but there was no loss Of life.
as the ship was only recently purchased
and was unnamed.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12

Many people in Washington and vi
cinity have been cured OF consumption
and asthma by the Koch Treatment
some or them after all other treatments
had failed. Mr. f. B. Shaver, 111S St
n. z. Washington. d. c.. says: Il
had hemorrhages. but the Koch Treat
ment has cured me. ! had night sweats
and an apparently incurable cough, but
the healing vapors of the Koch Treat
ment have restored me to perfect
health" Call at the Washington Of
flee. 1926 New York Avenue, and in
spect the testimonials. Free consulta-
tion. examination, and trial treatment,
which win make you better. If YOU
cannot call write for descriptive book
let describing Home Treatment, which
can be sent TO your home without extra
cost.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
DECISION Is RESERVED
IN CITIZENS REQUEST
Commissioners Hear Argument for Ex
tension of Connecticut Avenue.

The proposed extension Of Shepherd
Street from Connecticut Avenue to Ida
no Avenue. was the subject Of a public
hearing this morning granted a com
mittee from the Northwest Suburban
Citizens Association, by the District
Commissioners
At the conclusion Of the hearing the
Commissioners reserved decision.
The personnel of the committee was
G. c. Lancaster. president; Colonel Tate,
vice president: Louis p. Shoemaker. @.
+. Tate. and Major George a. Armes.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
Bargain Feast For the
Little Fellows.

We must close out the
remaining Broken Lots
of Boys Suits an d
Overcoats, and with
this determination in
view we have made the
following wonderful re-
ductions.
About p Odd Goats for BOYS.
3, t. and , years, left from S4.O0
and $500 Suits. Plain and Fan
cy ColOTs. Price, Csc.
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CHICKEN SUPPER-EUCHRE
HELD AT FOREST GLEN

on Wednesday evening last, most
successful chicken supper and euchre
party was held at Forest Glen, Nd. un-
der the auspices Of the Rev. Father
Rosensteel and a number OF the women
OF St Johns parish.
There were many guests from wash
ingtOn. and the hall was well filed with
an enthusiastic audience.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12

Mr.. Martin Pierce. the well-known
president of THE HONEOYE FALLS
CN " WOOD WORKS. and highly es-
teemed veteran Of the civil war. who
has been houored by his comrades with
the quartermastership of LEWIS
GATES POST. No. 369. C. A. p. writes
q letter to the physicians of THE KOCH
LUNG CURE. ROCHESTER. n. Y:
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
SIS and S75O Knee Pants Suits,
S2.95

Small Let Of Boys Knee Pants
Suits IN Double Breasted, Nor
folk. Three Piece and Golf Suits
that have been selling at $500,
$500, and 500. Pain and Fan
cN- Rrnken Sizes
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
si.25 Self Kais for Boys, s5c
Saturday Specials in
Sweaters

Lot OF Infants and Boys
Sweaters. slightly soiled. While
they last to clear them out. 4Se.
Mems $3.50 and 1915 Fancy
Striped Sweaters, $50.
Mems $500 and 5000 Shaker
Knit Sweaters, RoA and Y Necks,
1925.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
75e Knee Pants, 45c

One Lot of BOYS Knee Pants.
Broken Lot of zoe and S9e Pants:
plain Blue and Black, Cheviots.
Fancy Mixtures and Corduroys;
patent hand and taped seam.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
PENSIONS FOR LIFE SAVERS.

Rear Admiral John L. Bartlett, L. s.
". retired. today spoke before the
House Committee on Commerce in favor
of the Lowering bill to pension retired
members Of the Live-S2Ying Service.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12

Gentlemen:
In answer to your letter of the 2d
instant. asking about my present state
OF health il gives me great pleasure
TO report myself entirely cured of in
cipient Consumption and Asthma. You
win remember that 1 called upon you
a year ago last November, with both
lungs so liberated and sore way to the
bottom that it hurt me terribly even to
take a breath. l was coughing con-
stantly and raising a pint of purulent
matter. that looked like pus. every day.
NV cough prevented sleep, took my ap
petite. and made me miserable night
and day. In fact, lost twenty pounds
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
SUFFRAGISTS PR0MULGATE
THEIR BILL OF RIGHTS

The first open session Of the conven-
ton was held yesterday afternoon in
National Rifles Armory. After the seat
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
Bargain Spots in the
Hat Department
81 and $3.50 Hats tor Men, 81

~ e"~ ~-'SS s'0tS w "fShy ~ =
A lot Of Mems Soft
Hats in Black, Brown,
Tan and Pearl; Alpine
s b a p e S. Also the
popular Young Mars
Hat, the Telescope.
These Hats will be on
sale on Saturday only
at this price.
si.25 Self Kais for Boys, CSC
They are in the popular shapes
and shades. Because the sizes are
broken. the prices are broken.
sec Boys Norfolk Coli Caps, see
These are exceptional values.
They embrace the Navy Blue
Serge, Homespuns, and Dark
English Wcrsteds.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
What Is GOING On
In Washington.

NATIONAL-Grace George in Pretty
Peggy" S:15 p. m.
COLUMBIA-"The Prince OF Pilsen."
Sis d. m.
LAFAYETTE-"'rhe Burgomaster." SIS
d. m.
CHASE S-YauderiIle, 2:f5 and sI5 p. m
ACADEMY-"OveI' Niagara Falls, 5
d. m.
EMPIRE-"An Orphans Prayer" and
.. m.
observation-disclosures Burlesquers.
2:15 and Sis p. m,
= Washington Symphony
Concert. 4:15 D. m.
NEW WILLARD BALLROOM-Coiu
bian students ball, p. m.
RIFLES ARMORY-AnnUai
convention Of the National Amsri-
can Woman Suffrage Association.
1890 a. m. 2:20 p. m. ard p m.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
MATINEES TOMoRkOW.

NATIONAL-Grace George in Pretty
Peggy" 2:15 D. m
CoLUMsiA--7TIhe Prince of PHsen.-
2.f5 o. m
LAFAYET ETTE-"The Burgomaster." 2:l5
D. m
CHASE E'S-Vaudeville. 2.15 o. m.
Niagara Falls"
D. m
EMPlRk-'An Orphans Prayer ?
D. m.
2:15 p. n.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12

We launch a sale of
White and Fancy Vests
this day. They are
White Vests and Wool
and Silk Mixed Vests.
All cut to fit properly.
A White or Fancy Vest
gives variety that is
toneful to the effect of
dress. There are sew
eral hundred vests en-
bracing every size.
These special prices
ought to appeal 10 you.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Wass.ington steamer fe
Norfolk and Fort Monroe $50 p. m.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12

$40. 90 Suits aH1 0Yarc1afs. SIPS
Sl2.5O Suits and OVercoats, S8,25
$500 Suits and GVeTeuats, SIO.25
Sl6.5 so Suits and OVsrcaats, $lI.75
Sl7 SO Suits and GTercOats, $I2.75
$40. % Suits and OTsrcuats, $i4.25
S22.5l) Suits AMI OVsrclats, SI5.75
S25.Oe Suits and OTerCuats, SLIPS
$1,000 Suits and 0Vercuats, $lO.75
$4,000 Suits and 0Vercuats, $2i.5O
The Overeoats come in Oxford
Gray and Plain Black: bread
shouldered.- full back and long;
Italian cloth lined. double stitched
edges. Sizes IA TO 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
SENATOR HANNA NOW HAS
A GOOD FIGHTINGCHAN
KILLS TWO MEN.
Liveryman Taken to Distant Town Be-
cause OF Public Sentiment.


Little Rock, Ark, February 13.-A
special to the Gazette from Camden.
Ark, says:
J. d. Knight, liveryman of Kings
land, has been lodged in jail here on
the charge of killing County Judge s..
T. Morgan Of Cleveland county, and
Henry Morgan, brother, at Kfngsland.
today.
During a difficulty between Knight
and competitor named Knicker-
booker, the latter, 1t is alleged. drew
a knife and cut at Knight Knight
fed, and on turning corner almost
ran into the Morgan brothers, ON whom
he opened fire with a revolver, killing
both. Knight claims he thought the
Morgans intended intercepting him.
Public sentiment is much inlamed
at Kingsland. and Knight was brought
here for safekeeping.
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Japanese Fortress at HOkOdate
is Reported Fired Upon
By the Russians
BOOMING OF CANN0NS is
HEARD NEAR YALU RIVER
Sentiment In France Is for Russia and
Even the French Jews Are Es-
pousing the Cause of
the czar.

London February 1S.-A report origi-
mating with a Japanese firm having cor
respondents in Toxic was circulated is
London tonight to the effect that three
Russian cruisers. presumably the Vladi-
vostock squadron, had been torpedoed
in the Straits of Tsugarn yesterday.
The Straits of Tsugaru or Sangar are
between the Island of Yezzo, the north
ernmost of the four Japanese islands. and
Hondo, the main island. Hokodate Is on
the northern side of the strait on the Is
land of Yezzo.
The Japanese legation has heard moth
ing confirmatory of this report though 1t
has come to 1t from several sources. The
legation officials received the report with
considerable reserve, considering 1t too
good to be true
The Japanese have a strong naval base
at the northern end of Hondo and on
the south side of the Straits of Tsugaru
and it Is thought possible should the
vlaolvostock squadron attempt to harass
the coast about Hokodate that they would
be met by the torpedo boats.
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SELMA WANTS SCHOOL.
viii Make Determined Effort to Secure
SynodicaI College.

Selma, February 13.-A determined ef-
fort is to be made by Selma to secure the
Synodical college of the Presbyterian
church AT the meeting of the CONNER
cial and Industrial association, which was
held last night. committee of eleven
was appointed to solicit subscriptions
and it is not thought there will be mucp
trouble in securing the $4,000 bonus that
is wanted.
An admirable site has already been Of
fered. 1t is upon high plateau near the
city and is splendidly adapted for the
school. The electric railway is to be ex-
tended to the place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
CASHIER is ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Embexzlement Of
Funds of National Association.

Dallas, Tex, February ia special
to the News from Waco, Tex, says:
4 John p Cooper, cashier of the Citi-
zens' National bank of McGregor, Nc
Lennon county, Texas, surrendered to-
day in this city to Deputy Marshal
Black and was arraigned before Com
missioner Mccormick on charge
made by Bank Examiner j. M. Logan
of embezzling, abstracting and wilfully
misapplying moneys, funds and credit
of the national bank association. Later
in the day Deputy Marshal Black ar
rested ]. G. Kilgore, livery stable
man of McGregor. who is charged by
affidavit with aiding and abetting Cash
ier Cooper in the unlawful acts as to
national bank funds of which ne lat
ter is charged.
Commissioner Mccormick placed
the bond at $4,000.
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Explanation is Asked For.

Washington, February 13.-The state
department has instructed Ambassador
Mccormick to ask the Russian govern
ment at st. Petersburg for an explana-
tion of the compulsory detention In the
harbor of Port Arthur of the American
ship Pleides, which conveyed a cargo of
flour to that place from Honolulu just
before the outbreak of hostilities. The
ship is owned by the Boston Towboat
company. which has made formal COM
plant to the state department, hence the
instructions to Minister Mccormick.
BY some officials here the opinion is ex-
pressed that the detention of the ship
is not violation of international law
provided adequate demurrage is paid to
the owners of the vessel 1t is assumed
the vessel is detained for strategical pur-
poses.
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United States Heads All Nations
in the Preservation Of
china's Integrity
FRANCE MAKES OFFICIAL
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Germany's Approval Is Not Decisive,
But Russia and Japan Are Both
Willing to Abide BY the
Proposals.

washington, February 13.-secretary
Hay has added another to his fong gehse'Ur'
diplomatic triumphs, and the United
States is once more enabled by his di-
plomacy to head the nations in concur
rent effort to preserve the integrity Of
China
Mr. Hays note of February 10 to Russia
and Japan urging them to confine hostil-
tiles within as small an area as possible,
and to respect the neutrality and admin
istrative entity of China, will be accepted
by Russia as well as by Japan, and all
the nations will join the Washington
government in inviting the combatants to
agree to the proposition.
France Accepts Proposals.
Mr.. Jusserand, the French ambassador.
called upon Secretary Hay at his resi-
dence today to officially inform him of
Frances acceptance, and inferentiallv IT
is known that Russia's acquiescence viii
be communicated very soon. At the Rus
rian embassy tonight no intimation had
been received of the governments prob
able answer to Secretary Hays note. but
inform Secretary Hay as soon as st.
Petersburg advises him.
Acceptance by the powers of the Wash
ington governments suggestion will be
followed by further exchange of views
as to practicability Of the suggestion, tho
principle of which all have given their
cordial support. As the note is of the
will
sary to discuss at some length the possi-
bilities it contains. 1t is generally under
stood that hostilities will be confined, so
far as China is concerned to Manchuria'
Shan-Hai-Kwan probably marking the
western boundary of the theatre of ac-
ton.
No Definition Given.
No official definition has yet been given
to the term, administrative entity" 1t
is not expected that a treaty will be
enecessary to execute Secretary Hays
proposition, but that an exchange Of
notes will suffice.
Russias decision to acquiesce was only
reached after consultation with several
European powers. 1t is understood that
M. Delcasse brought strong pressure to
Near at st. Petersburg in support of the
note. and that Ambassador Porter at
Peris was most active in obtaining
Frances approval.
The London government 1t is expected.
will not be inclined further to inquire
as to the details of the proposition. 1t
has been known for several days that
England adhered to the principle.
The formal acceptance of the other
powers, it is said, will follow rapidly,
but the success of the proposition is as
sured by the decision of Russia and
japan to agree to it.
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SELMA STOVE WORKS ORGANIZED
The Commercial Club viii Make a
Number of Concessions.

Selma February 13.-(Special.)-The
Selma Stove works was formally organ
lied today with capital of $4,000. all
of which has been subscribed and much
more Of the stock is being clamored for.
w. C. Smith is president. Henry Franc
Itch secretary and treasurer. and W A.
Smith manager. The directors are p. II.
Norris, DR.. w. Mclean Pitts. l.. r.. JEFF
fries, W. c. Smith, H. Franelich, w. A.
Smith, w. S. Monk and l.. b, Bamberg-
er.
The Commercial and Industrial ASSOC
citation will furnish the site freee and a
committee has been appointed by tina,
organization which will petition the coun-
Gil 10 exempt the concern from license
and taxes for term Of years.
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POLICE CALLED IN.
Republican Meeting Gets So Bolsterous
That Help Is Needed.

Martinsville, Va, February 13.-At
the convention of the Henry county
republicans this afternoon police were
called in to quell the disorder. The
convention met to elect delegates to
the state convention and to the
Fifth district congressional conven-
ton at Martinsville on February 26,
and contending factions occasioned
the disorder.
The contending factions were Brown
Smith, who represent the Agnew wing,
and the Anglin-Jones, or the Slemp or
anti-ofice holders. The fight will be
carried into both conventions. The
Anglin-Jones faction, which appears to
be in the minority, held a separate
convention. The feeling is very bitter.
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Paris. February 1.-THE Figaro this
morning publishes dispatch from its
st. Petersburg correspondent who con-
firms. without giving the source of his
information, the reported attack on
Hokodate, Japan, by the Vladivostock
division of the Russian fleet.
The correspondent says that a report
Is current In st. Petersburg that before
abombarding, .Hokodata, the RUSS an 3 arr
ships encountered a fleet Of Japanese
transports and sank several of them.
The first rumor of the bombardment Of
Hokodate by Russian warships was sent
to London by the Tien Tsin correspondent
of the Standard and published on Febru-
ary IL Doubt has been cast on the au-
thenticity of the report, and 1t has never
been confirmed from either Japan or st.
Petersburg There is telegraphic COM
munications between Hokodate and
Toxic.
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Japanese Vessels Unharmed.

Washington, February 13-The Japa-
nese minister tonight received a cable :.
gram from his government officially deny
ing the report that four Japanese tor
pedo boats had been sunk in the Port
Arthur attack. The cablegram added that
although the Japanese ships had incurred
damage. none was sunk or disabled. 1t
is believed that the Japanese fleet has
gone to Sasebo for repairs.
Japanese officials here show little con-
cern over reports that the Vladivostock
cruiser squadron would harass the coast
Of Northern Japan. 1t Is said that Kuro
and Hokodate are adequately fortified.