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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
MAKAROFF'S REPORT

MuKpEN March lsAamirsI Matarof Russian
feet, gives following Port Arthur
on Thursday
six torpedo boats night March 10
encountered followed hot
action susued vastn discharged
torpedo Of back the
torpedo destroyer sterspuseh
BY o'clock the morning
five OF our torpedoboat destroyer returned.
of disabled boat became evident
holsed my the Novk and the
cruiser Boyarn cruisers
rounded destroyer approach
ing foundered and part of the
crew was made prisoners and part va
the night attack oflcer
slightly wounded
soIdier swerek wound ed.
ships assembled before Port Arthur
wh the heavy guns OF their battle
ahfp
1 the afternoon 1t is estimated that
enemy TO vessels was In
slightly sold Ter killed and four wounded
night by the searchlghts was most
FORCED the
fny'a torpedo retire
bonbariment at dawn The
OF the fortress replied u enemys
OF all the ships gagged proof OF remarkable
IN followed It's
shells falling between the vessels and
erlns hemw
be regarded insffec.
reported to have been
damage It impossible TO
a Many shells fired at
Of seve and a miles"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
KILLED BY
Dynamite

Terence Scott. q s-year-oli boy,
was instantly killed and houses Tor
blocks around were Jared TO their
foundations by an explosion Of dyna-
mite on Second avenue north near
Denny way late yesterday afternoon.
where a gang OF iaborers under Con-
tractor c. J. Erickson are making
a deep cut IN regarding the avenue.
The dynamite had been left TO thaw
out In a kettle Of boiling water over
an open fire by c. S. Duncan,
Eriesson's powder man. Duncan
was not present when the explosion
occurred. but his arrest for man
slaughter was ordered after con-
aultation between Prosecuting Attor-
ney Scott and Coroner Hoye.
The coroner announces his deter
mination 90 bring the guilty parties.
whether employers or employees. or
both, 20 account IN the criminal
court. An inquest will be held prob
ably Monday morning TO ascertain
the cause OF the accident and 60 fix
the responsibility for the little lad Is
frightful death.
Beneath a I5-foot ombankment,
less than 80 yards from the property
line. Duncan had built the fire and
was warming his dynamite. Al
about 4 o'clock he took an armful
OF the explosive and went 20 put In
some blasts 500 feet away. lie left
10 sticks OF dynamite IN the kettle.
Earlier In the day he had told "A
number Of small boys 20 keep away
from the fire. as they might get
hurt.
After Duncan had gone the Scott
boy passed the spot and climbed
down the embankment while on his
way TO the Alcatraz asphalt plant.
where hts father IL employed. He
had Just reached the fire. apparent
~. when the explosion occurred.
The dynamite exploded With a roar
like broadslde OF cannon and the
body OF the child was thrown 30 feet
The little mangled corpse was found
on top of the embankment by those
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12

v no first arrived after the explosion
Mrs. Martin Grass. who was ill In
the house of ~. q. Christensen. n
short distance from the scene, was
thrown several feet IN the air from
her bed and was almost Frustrated
by the shock. EVERY window In the
house vas shattered. The house of
A. l.. Christensen nearby was almost
as badly wrecked
a little daughter of II. A. Niehoi-
son. In the Clarendon hotel. was
looking out Of window when the
dynamite went off The child was
knocked half way across the room
A number OF windows In the hotel
other houses within a radius OF four
blocks were broken. and the explo-
sion was heard for a mile.
Deputy Coroner Arnold took
charge OF the boys body and re-
moved IL to the BOnney- Watson
morgue. The Scott family live at
40 John street.
People living In the Vicinity Of Sec
ond avenue north have complained
to the city authorities several times
recently OF the csrelessness OF Con-
tractor Erickson nd his men In
handling dynamite and the board OF
public works had promised to inves-
tigate the complaints and bring the
contractor TO account
Duncan. the powder man. who Is
wanted as a witness before the
eorouers jury. Monday. was arrest
ed and taken 20 the police station
this morning.
city Detective Corbett found Dun
can at work on the excavation In
North Seattle and placed him under
arrest He assured the police and
coroner that he would be present at
the inquest and was released.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
..HOT AIR"
KoUaopATktN SAYS He WILL
EAT THE JAPs ALIVE

PARIS. March ia-The ST Peters
burg correspondent OF the Echu de
Paris Nends an interview with Gen.
kgurppatkin. who Il to have supreme
command Of the Russian military
forces IN the far east K0uropatkin
u quoted az saying:
After crushing the Japanese ia Ko-
rea and MHnchuria We will take their
island II I have anything TO say IN
the matter n treaty Il peace will be
signed a. Toxic and nowhere else"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
ALEXIFPS REPORT

PETERSBURG following
fight
Capt Mechanical
and Zaen severely
Arthur the following details Of the
March TO- As the
the ships remained be-
pronoufory fortress
lis The fired about
M Electric Cliff dam
results OF the Commandment
NJ was y ounded'"
this afternoon,
the sustained lawyer named sdor
together with Chinese
rsryan killed Chinese wounded and General
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12

BROOKFTELD, Mo, March Ia
Republicans OF the Second congress
sionai district met In convention
here today and selected delegates
to represent the district at the ma
tlonal convention az Chicago. Reso-
lutions were adopted reaffirming the
principles OF the party as proclaimed
IN the last Republican national and
state platforms ana the delegates
were instructed TO vote for the re-
nomination OF President Roosevelt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
STRIKE AZ
MAM

News OF another gold strike on tho
Iakataga beach reached Seattle yea
terday. The beach is yieldina
greater returns than was expected.
Four men, employees OF the RevenuS
Mining Company of ST. Louis. took
out s2.seo In 4s hours. and while
such great finds are not expected ID
last. II IL predicted that the camp
Will be a success.
The Revenue Mining Company haa
erected sawmill with a capacity q
5000 feet per day. besides a Gems
trifugal pump on the beach with q
capacity OF i5o0 cubic feet day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
The Rapid Advance Of the Japanese Army Toward
the North Has Thrown the Russian Army Into
COnfrcinn

SEOUL, March l2.--It is reported here that the
Russians have set fire to the town of WIFI on the
Korean side the Yalu and totally destroyed it,
and that the whole Russian population together with
Russian army have retreated across the river into
iManchuria.
A complete Russian evacuation of the surrounding
territory proceeding due to the rapid advance of the
Japanese land force toward the north.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
BANQUET OF Ex.sUcKEYes

OMAHA. Neb., March I2,-Elah-
crate arrangements have been made
for the annual banquet Of the Ohio
Association of Omaha, which takes
place tonight at the Commercial
club. The principal address viii
be delivered by John l.. Webster, a
former Ohioan. whose name is mem
toned in connection with the Re-
publican vice presidential nomina-
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
BADLY BUMPED

Arthur Donald. a Northern Pacific
swltchman. was injured while
throwing a switch near the King
street coal bunkerH last evening. He
leaned down from an engine cab 70
throw a ground switch and was
hurled 10 the ground. Hts injuries
were not serious. but painful. He
was removed to the Seattle General
hoapllal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
Stabbed in a Fight

COTTON. March Thursday. az
a sale six miles north OF Cotton,
Frank Fite was stabbed by SONS
person In a general fight A war;
rant was sworn out for the arrest
of the three Stark boys. charging
them with the crime. Fite was stab-f
bed In the right shoulder. The
wound IS not considered dangerous.
The snow went off with a heavy.
rain and has washed the roads so
they are impossible. The road td
Snake river down Steptoe canyon
IS all washed away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
NOT WITH THE BIG
RAILROAD COMPANIES
THEY POSITIVELY REFUSE PAY THEIR JUST SHARE OF
THE PROPOSED SEA WALL ALONG The CITY
FRONT AND IT WILL NOT BUILT

10 Il. The Improvement would have
cost about ig5o.00o. The Great North
ern and Northern Pacific would have
been Obliged 20 pay about i2s5. 900 OF
this amount. the city t3s. 600. and the
abutting property owners the re-
mainder.
The action Of the railroad COM
panies Will probably delay the con-
struction OF the seawall several
years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
ON 0THELLO

a lecture Will be given on Tuesday
evening In the crypt OF Trinity Par
ish church. under the auspices and
for the benefit OF the Mems Club Of
Trinity Parish. The lecturer viii be
the Rev. II. II. Gowen. who has
chosen FOR his subject the Shakes,
peearean tragedy of "othello."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
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PETERSBURG Of the
lie drifts Of
that iandHldss
at
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suffering reported the classes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12

The Union Congregational Sunday
school Of queen Anne hill will have n
visitors day tomorrow afternoon from
1880 o'clock until 80 o'clock In adj
dition 90 other interesting features,
Capt. McAbee. OF the Salvation Army.
will speak and sing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12
JAP fleet IS GONE

News Arsn
News sE last essnns states that s Japanese squadron a
returned yesterday ornns The Russian squadron proceeded
Late Port Arthur state that during the eounharameni
a Colonel
OF VII n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-12

spinkd
wit injured
rouclad shell
10 raw crippled
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Red Men Entertain.

The last Of a series Of mid-winter enter
tainmcnis was given by Lenapc Tribe. ].
o *. NJ. n Req Mems Han on saturday
evening. Members. their wives and friends
csowiod ihe room to It's fuii capacity and
were rewarded by fine program.
TIC eadirg feature Of TIE evening was
an address by Hon. l.. Irving Handy. OF
Nnnehaha Tribe OF Newark. Mr.. Handy
smoke Tor the good OF the order. taking for
MS themes freedom. friendship and char
.ir an Of which are characteristic ,f
The order, lie was brilliant. witty and en-
fcriaining throughout. and kept his hear
frs keyed np 10 the <op notch throughoui
the hour which he spoke.
The program was opened with a seleo-
ton BY the orchestra CT nine pieces. Miss
Elsie Dinsmore sang q solo, entitled
Sweet Vioiots." and was accompanied
on The nsano ~ Al=s Eide Freeman. Nj.
Artland gave several black face sketches
that were we'll rendered. Amos Appleb,
sang solo entitled, Eay Rags" Thes.
WAS a recitation BY Miss Cladye Behrln.
ger which was loudly applauied. Mis-.
Mamie Black also reciied and was on
cored several times. Messrs. William an,
Elwood Bascoe gave q bauoj duet ant
Miss Ioia Osborne gave mandolin solo
sne ~a< accompanied on the piano hS Mss
r-~<4 c-H~r
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Debate a Draw

Although the Retail MIX Dealers Asso.
citation wrestlcd for two hours on satur-
day evening with the question. (which
makes tho more desirable wife. the coun.
try or The city grl2" they arrived at no
conclusion and each maiden still has her
admiring champions. William Greenwan
maintained with vigor that the country
girl was greatly superior 10 her city sis-
ter. John Porter tried 20 convince his
hearers that the city damsol had superior
virtues Of heart and mind. G.. T. Tcppin
had evidently found his fato IN the coun-
sry and was perfectly satisfied with q.
s. +. Snyder while not quall6cd To tank
f-om experience. evidently has designs
and musical car. and city girl who
car master Hiawatha on the piano aud
sei Air. snyder's breakfast at 4 a. m. is
eligible.
The arguments were so many ana well
taken that the judges. s. r. Jackson.
Joseph Coffin and Clarence Lyons. could
arrive az no conclusion. SO that question
was continued until next Saturday even
ins al which time il viii be foughs to
finish.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

Black lynx shawl pelerine, I'm
ished with four lynx tails, $50
was 700.
Black fox pelerine, lined with
satin and finished with two fox
brushes. $40 was $40.
Persian shawl collar, trimmed
with passsmenterie, $40 was i20.
Large fat pillow muf to match.
$40 was $40.
Siberian squirrel and Persian
pelerine, SIS was $50.
Flat muff of Siberian squirrel,
So was SIS.
Natural colored nutria shawl
pelerine, lined with white lamb,
$40 was $40.
Large fat muff TO match, SIS
worth $40.
Natural black marten four in
hand tic, lined with satin and
Second floor,
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

Women's Suits for early spring have more mill
------------------ tary styles to show than for
GOOD MANY years The revival started in with
Prince Henrys visit to this country, and ever since
women have taken a fancy to the rather severe,
brad-trimmed jackets with broad shoulders and
bright, brass buttons.
Plain colors like blue, black or brown look best
made up in this fashion, although there are few
lighter mixed tweeds that really very pretty.
For S45 two very striking suits-one OF black broad
cloth touch of the parrot around the
neck the sleeves and few brass buttons the other
oil fine cheviot with tiny vest OF white broadeloth
fastened with long OF gilt buttons
For SIS gray homespun heeked with black, or
chevio trimmed with graceful swiris OF braid.
Prices all the way in between.
,second foor Chestnut street,
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
BEDROOM Suites
Bureaus

Natural birch--
Two long and two small draw
ers, with shaped top aud glass;
S17 usually SIS $50 usually l27
sl9 usually S27 Sz4usually $3.50
Bfyd's-eye maple
swell front, shaped glass, w
usually S27.
serpentine front, oval glass,
$50 usually s24; S20usually $3.50.
Two ong and two small draw
ers. shaped glass and top, Sz4
usually S5l
MahoPdNy-
serpentine front. shaped glass,
Sl7. so usually S22; $50 usually S24.
Oval glass. $40 usually SIS.
-Four drawer case, shaped top
aud glass, $40 usually so.
Golden oak
Three drawer case, square glass,
S7.75 usually $40.
Oval glass, Ss usually $40. 30.
(Thii
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

vical seasons known in America for a
long period. Even before the calamity
IN Chicago. scores OF companies in the
big cities and country towns have been
overwhelmed BY misfortunes Since
the lroquois Theatre tragedy, many
players and singers have also been
thrown out Of employment. and their
distress Is grievous. Moreover, It is
certain that few purveyors Of dramatic
or musical entertainments viii flourish
until public confidence IN the safety OF
buildings constructed for such enter
tainments is completely restored
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

trimmed with silk fringe. S12.so
was SIS.
Flat muff OF marten, $40 was $50.
Electric seal four-in- hand,
liued with satin, S5 was $40.
Large round muff to match,
So was So.
Persian lamb jacket, Leipsic-
dyed, 500 worth 500.
Persian lamb jacket with collar
and short revers OF Bolivian
chiuchilia. Sl25 worth S25).
Fancy Eton jacket OF broadtail
Persian with vest and collar of
chinchilla. white satin lining,
$50 worth $500.
Persian lamb blouse with deep
shawl collar Of ermine, bishop
sleeves and fancy lining, $50
worth $500.
Chestnut street,
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Parrot Green

Parrot Green is the new color in
------------ Southern Millinery
peculiar bright shade Of green, becoming to
most women if used in small quantities and
toned down by soft harmonizing colors
Paqaln, the great dress artist Of Paris, is put
ting touch of it into almost all his spring models,
and the samples that gave the shade for today
millinery came directly from him.
Most all are turbans-sore OF green maline covered
with lace and trimmed with single shaded green feather;
Of glossy green foliage with hint Of rich claret color
and pale bue Of green with green parrots and
others STILL combined with pale violet $40 up.
U1th tie millinery IS a display of everything
from over the store that can show bit of this same
parrot green Quite worth coming to see if
YOU care about finding the new things with all Of
their first freshness and bloom.
Green Salon. second acor. Chestnut
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
The New Ribbons

the long and large
sashes. made of just such gorgeous ribbons as
are shown for the first today
Cloth Of gold gauze printed with misty rose
and green garlands, faint, shadowy in some lights,
glowing with velvety bloom and richness in others.
White gauze covered with big dashng gold
spots, some in brocaded effect.
Chiffon, thin and 6lmy a cloud, barred with
shining satin stripes, and covered with a misty riot
of glowing color.
The new Birmingham silk with odd Japanesy
designs; glorious beauty with satin edge and
silky canvas-weave center, covered partly with
printed flowers, partly with velvet brocade 25c
to 49, so yard.
East Transepb
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
In the Furniture Sale are 125 separate
Ready This Morning pieces Ps,3;s,.o OF PaTlor

chairs, divans, rockers, side-chairs and recep-
ton chairs, covered with verona tapestry and
damask-to be sold at just half regular prices,
because. they are orphans-left behind in the
sale Of the suite, when the customer did not
want the entire set
You can imagine how low half price is when
we tell you spring-seat chair covered with tapes
trv is only S4 an armchair covered with verona is
So or a damask setee only SIS. Third floor and
Cross Aisle main floor.
Some fane bayioy suites complete selling
(fast) at third reduction-verona tapestry COW
erings.
4 fresh Shipment brings to the third floor some
more brass beds bureaus and washstands.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

William RasAeur. o. Hiawatba Tribe,
No. r.. sang a baritone solo entitled.
Down on the Farm" There was a piano
solo by Master George Kelly and Pr67es-
sor II. d. stredley's orchestra gave sew
erai selections. Edward Glisman. OF Keo-
lsuk Tribe, no. g. gave some striking
limitations and Win Brasheur completed
he bin With baritone solo.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
This restoration Of confidence cannot

nc ul yUe.IL stt-~.--
attitude of a certain peicentage
amusement providers IA New HorA
with respect TO the precautions anc
safeguards which our municipal au.
thorities have been demanding has moi
by any means been beyond criticism.
Some CT them have shown an inexcus
able baclSwardness in making the re-
qlired changes which they should
have been eager to make after the les
son Of Chicago. The managers who
have dalned over the proposed changes
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

Southern born Northern Senators.
From tho New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser.
Speaker Cannon Is one OF the very
few men born in the south who rep
resent Northern districts in Congress-
BE was born in North Carolina ana ne
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

the most delicate touch OF any pianist
/ ever heard.
Newriche-Delicate? Great cats; Two
hundred dollars for two hours work
is what call a pretty healthy touch.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

re enemies OF their own prosperity
eople will certainly refuse 10 go 10
heatres and other places of assembly
inless satisfied that the managers have
neglected no reasonable precautions
lgainst fire and panic.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY s, 1904.

News of Furs worth looking into. It is
one of the foundation
principles of our Fur Store to begin new
season with new, fresh stock That means
selling out everything we have now before cold
weather ends
This brings the prices down to halt what
they were in November and December
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Chifonniers

Golden oak
Five drawers, oval glass, $3.50
usually Sl2.
Serpentine front. six drawers,
shaped glass. Sl6 usually $40.
Five long drawers, shaped top
and glass, SO usually S25.
Six drawers, swell front, shaped
glass, $3.50 usually so.
Makogdny-
Serpentine front, six drawers,
shaped top aud glass. SIS usually
$40.
Five drawers, shaped glass, Sl4
usually SIS.
-Four long drawers and two
small drawers, shaped glass, $50
usually S48.
Three long and two small draw
ers. shaped glass, SIS usually S42.
foor)
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

represents Illinois. Senator cullom
was born in Kentucky. That about
completes the list. Senator Hawley, OF
Connecticut. was born in North Caro-
lima, but that was because his parents
happened to be living there for q time.
The number OF Northern-born men who
represent Southern districts is equally
small now that the day Of the carpet
bagger is over.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
hi You Must smoLe . Pinn.

We sell good r. and r. &c plug,
''Nettie Twist" Big ID cut plug. 1s
%. Tin Pail, s5cs 1000 matches. So
Durstein's, f. I'd ST., north side City
Market. adv
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

-Four drawers. swell front,
S16. so usually S21.
-Four drawers. shaped top, oval
glass, S1l.75 usually S13.
-Four drawers, shaped glass, Sl2
usually SIS; Sl2.5J usually $40;
$1i usually S14
Serpentine front, shaped glass,
$50 usually $50.
Serpentine front, four drawer
case, shaped glass, SIS. so usually
S23.
Serpentine front, shaped glass,
S17 usually S22.
-Four drawers. finished green,
SIS usually $50.
-Four drawers, finished green,
with oval glass. with chifonnier
10 match; bureau $50 usually SIS,
chiffonnier SIS usually $40.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Brass Beds

aft. in, Rtruscan finish, SIS
usually SIS.
3 Il. ana 5 #. o in, s5s usu-
ally SIS.
Bedroom Suites
Natural birch bed and bureau,
S2l usually S27. 50.
Golden oak bed and bureau,
S2l usually 327.5o; $l4 usually
SCI.
Imitation mahogany bed, bu-
reau and washstand, 327.5) usu-
ally S54.50.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Spring shower Goats for women. cravenetting

Spring Shower Coats for women. Cravenetting
the cloths for these long
ulsters was only the first step in their making. Tbs
new patterns needed very careful planning 10 nave
them full enough around the bottom yet keep the
backs snug and tight fitting. Then the stitching
and the pressing had to be done, for decided to
give women as we'll tailored rainy day clothes as
those for fine weather.
Dozens of new styles are ready today, SIP,
S145O $40. so, SIS, $40 and $22-
Flne PARIS raln-coaS of silk rubber lined, take
ND The stor ythere-$27, $50, $35, $45 and $50.
Second aoor Chestnut street,
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

New Silk Waists. The first of the China
----------------------- silk family for spring have
come-dainty, soft little waists in black with the
French back and little pleaed yoke in 'front.'
$4. so; in white with fronts side pleated and
dainty touch OF hne Valenciennes lace on the collar,
(second aoor Chestnut street.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
siIver-Handled Umbrellas. s2-nOt only ster

mounted but pearl and ivory combined with silver
sor,a have oun-metal, some natural wood handles
set with silver the handles you in $3.75 to $40
umbrellas
They are covered with good serviceable union
taffeta, and have paragon frames.
Main Aisle
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Muslin Nishtsowns. soc.

yokes tucked in bias clusters or up and down, and
hemstitched lawn ruAles or plain cambria ones at
neck and sleeves.
tsecond aoor. 6rst gallery
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
FIannelette Kimonos

their soft blue-and white
and pinl-and-white stripes with bands in plain
color. The yoke is lined, the sleeves wide,
there's nc skimping anywhere. Csc, worth fully 81
Second floor. FIRST gallery