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were locked up in the cabin when the Va
RAG went down. The passengers and crew
of the S,lngarie have been taken on board
the Paschal. The Korean telegraph lines
have betn cut in all directions. Severai
men were seen on board the Korutz tcor-
rect), it "a said. an instant before she NE"
up.
Destruction Of the Korutz.
The commissioner of customs at Chemul-
pc has protested against an alleged breach
of neutrality on the part of the japanese
The Russians claim that the japanese hred
first, dispatches two torpedoes at the 90
ruiz when she tried to leave the harbor on
the 18th. The Japanese claim in turn thtt
the Korluz fired first. There is no news oi
the arrival of any more Russian troops IN
Korean territory and Seoul remains Q'uea"
Taps Demand Barracks.
The Japanese have demanded the use Of
several government buildings in this CITY
to be used as barracks for The troops. On
the English and Italian cruisers are NUM-
Der of Russian refugees, just how many IS
not known. Only the wounded are on the
British vessel.
Confirmation From Tien Tsin.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February ia cablegram
from London says that Tien Tsin CORE
spondent of the Star wires that the report
of another Japanese victory at Port Ar
thur is confirmed. He says that eight RUS
sian vessles were sunk and ten captured,
but the latter statement is unofficial.
Japs Capture Steamer Manchuria.
NAGASAKI. February 15.-The Russian
east Asiatic line steamer Manchuria, re-
Gently captured by the Japanese. has ar
rived at Sasebo, Japan.
The steamer Mancuria sailed from Co
penhagen November 20, for Port Arthur
and Vladvostok. She is of 3. I0S net tons
register and was built at Copenhagen in
1900.
Engagement on Yalu River.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February ia cablegram
from Paris says news from Russian sources
reports battle between Russian and ia
panese forces is now taking place on the
north bank of the river Yalu, where Rus
sian land forces are concentrated.
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Secretary Moody Goes Away for a
Week.

Secretary Moody of the Navy Department
left washington this morning for a weeks
stay "a Bost1n on private business.
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Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns Of Fh
Star. fssa-
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MOVING WITH METHOD.

Continued from First Page.)
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Neutral Ships Released.
Naturalization Impracticable.

LONDON, February 15.-Answering a
question in the house Of commons today as
to whether the British government was TAX
ing steps to secure an arrangement for the
naturalization of New Chwang during the
war the foreign under secretary, Earl
Percy, replied that the government did not
consider it practicable to neutralize any ter
ritory in the actual occupation Of either of
the belligerents.
Passing the Dardanelles.
Home Secretary Akers-DouGlas, confirm
ing the Associated Press dispatches, an
nounced that the British government not
only had not been approached with sug-
gestion that 1t should consent to the Rus
sian Black sea feet passing out through the
Dardanelles, but there was no reason what
ever for supposing that Russia contem-
plated such violation of her treaty obltga-
lions to the European powers.
To Accompany Japanese Armies.
The White Star Line steamer Majestic
which is to sail Wednesday from Liverpool
for New York, will take among her passen-
gers the Earl of Caithness ana General Sir
William Nicholson, director general of mill
tary intelligence Of the war Office. and Colo
mel J. A. l.. Haldane of the Gordon High
landers, who will accompany the Japanese
armies in the field 10 45ia
American Report Of Port Arthur Fight
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. February ia cablegram
from London to the Japanese legation here
reports that the American steamship Plei-
das has arrived at iChefoo from Port Ar
thur Captain reports that Russian cruiser
Askold was brought into inner harbor af-
ter an attack by the Japanese and she
sank Saturday. Russian casualties were
twenty-nine killed and sixty wounded on
board ships. besides two killed and several
wounded in fortress,
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Russian Explanation.

CHEFOO. February 1.-THE Russians
have explained their reasons for firing on
the British steamer Fuping. in which three
of the Chinese crew were wounded. They
assert that the vessel was leaving port
without clearance
The British steamer Wenchow is being
held by the Russians for refusing to deliver
Japanese passengers
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The steamer Mancuria sailed from Co
penhagen November 20. for Port Arthur
and Vladivostok. She is of 3.I0S net tons
register and was built at Copenhagen in
1GUD
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Army and Navy.

CHEFOO. February 12.-AH foreign
steamers that have left Dalny have heard
nothing Of the Japanese fleet or army
SEOUL, February o delayed in transmits
s:cn--One Thousand Japanese troops en-
tered Seoul at noon, today,
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The Askold Sunk

CHEFOO. February 14-Passengers wi
have arrived at Port Arthur say the Ru
sian cruiser Asked was damaged in Tue
days battle in the roads outside Of Poi
Arthur, but was kept afioat until Saturda,
when it sank in thirty fathoms
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
Important Action in the Con-
ference at Washington.
France May Abolish Embassy at
vsticAn-St. Louis Man Sui.
cides in Texas.
THE PARASITE NOT FOUND

Washington, ID. c., May 25-The
Methodist Protestant conference has
officially received the plan Of union to
embrace the Congregational the Unit
cd Brethren and the Methodist Protest
ant denominations. The presentation
was made by the Rev. DIR. Washington
GLADDEN. of Columbus, o.. a Congre
gationa,ist and chairman Of the joint
committee which formulated the plan.
II was received with hearty enthusi-
asm by the conference.
The essential feature Of the plan
provides for general council com
posed Of representatives from each de.
nomination on the basis OF one for
each 5000 members The plan, al
though formulated last year. has not
been acted upon by either of the
churches as a whole For this reason,
tbe action Of the conference, it was
pointed out, was all.importsnt as an
indication Of the popularity of the
movement.
The plan will be referred to COM
mittee on church union 20 be an
nounced later by President Tagg.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
The Gun Club Lands Biggest Of
the State Meetings.
The League in Session at Mt. Ster-
ling Accepts Pa1ucah's
Invitation.
THE MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

Paducah today landed the big
championship shoot Of the Kentucky
Trap Shooters League, now holding
tournament at Mt. Sterling, Ky.
Paducsh sportsmen ha d had their eye
on this shoot for several weeks past,
and sent Mr.. Ambrose Mercer, a
member OF the Psducah Gun Club, to
the League meeting to extend On in.
vitation to come here and have the
championship shoot, which will be
held some time in September.
The meeting of the league began
yesterday and today a telegram was
received from Mr.. Mercer, stating
that he had landed the fall meeting
for Paducah.
This means four days of sport for
theimarksmen and there will probably
be from I76 to 200 marksmen in at
tendance.
There are twelve clubs in the league
aud the average membership of each
club 10 about 90 members. All may
not attend. but the greater majority
of the lest marksmen will, and sew
eral Psducah men will go into the
championship contest at live birds.
This is the biggest event in the
state in gun club circles and means
much to Paducah. The marksmen
always like to come here because Of
the thoroughness of our sportsmen,
the excellent grounds and the general
convenience and hospitality of the
local clubmen. The dates for the
shoot will be arranged from the 18th
to the 18th Of September.
Other cities that were after the big
meet were: Paris. Bowling Green
and Louisville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
Chess, Checker and Whist Club
Entertains.
Ladies' Reception Given in the After.
noon, and q Smoker for Men
In the Evening.
ROOMS HANDSOMELY EQUIPPED

The opening Of the Chess, Checker
and Whist clubs new quarters, al
Sixth and Broadway yesterday after
noon, constituted thoroughly de
lightful social function. A ladies
reception was given in the afternoon
and was followed by a smoker for mer
In the evening.
At least $50 ladies called during tn,
afternoon. and were extended the hos
pitality of the beautiful club rooms
which were prettily decorated witt
cut flowers. Punch was served. There
were about 500 men present during
the evening.
The club rooms are most attractive
ly furnished. They occupy the second
and third floors of the handsome new
Oshlschlaeger building, at Sixth and
Broadway. There are four rooms on
the second floor approached by a hall,
aud the entire third floor is given to
the billiard ana pool tables. There are
two for billiards and three for pool
The reception room, leading from
the hall is furnished in colonial de.
sign, even the ceiling showing the
rafters, after the manner of colonial
days and the mantel piece corresponds
In the hall are also handsome pieces OF
colonial furniture, quaint clock,
presented to the club by Mr.. Joseph
Wolf, standing in one corner Open.
ing from the re ception room is the
game room, and in front are the read
ing room and library.
The color scheme in the furnishing
is soft red and green, and beautiful
harmony, in wall paper and rugs il
maintained throughout. The game
room is entirely in green, delightfully."-
restful to the eye, and singularly ap-
propriate, since this is the room most
used. II is furnished with card. chess
and checker tables. The club now has
1875 members, 10 applications having
been received last night. 1t is cond act
ed on an entirely clean and mora
basis, no gambling of any kind being
allowed, and is the most successful
organization Of its kind Paducah hal
ever had.
The question of having a ladies day
each week, when the privileges of the
club, including the use of the pool
and billiard tables, will be extended
to ladies for the afternoon and even.
ing. ia being discussed and the MEM
bers regard it favorably. 1t will be
brought mp in the next regular month.
ly business meeting, the first of June.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
FIGHT WITH REFoRMER.

Fort Smith. Ark, May 25--w. ID.
Young, a member OF the Law aud
Order society, was knocked down and
beaten by Charles Wilson, a promi-
nent saloon keeper, who had been ar
rested for Sunday violation at the
instance of Mr.. Young. Wilson was
acquitted, the evidence showing that
ho had IN no way violated the Sunday
law. After acquittal Young aud Will
son met on the street and Wilson
knocked Young down with cane,
cutting him in the neck and breaking
one Of his thumbs. Wilson has been
arrested charged with assault with in
tent TO kill.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
SMALL STRIKE
A NUMBER OF CoOPERA DE BOYS
QUIT WORK TODAY.

This afternoon number of en-
ployes OF the Paducah Cooperage COM
pany, in Meohanicsburg, walked out
1t is understood about so Of them quit
work over . disagreement about
wages. The company DECLINED to make
any statement except that it could not
be dignitied by the name Of strike. 1t
is expected that the boys will ali re-
turn to work tomorrow, MS sll trouble
has been promptly settled heretofore.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
FATAL GAME
OHIO NAN DIES FROM THE Elk
CITEMENT ATTENDING BASE
BALL GAME.

Youngstown, o., May 25.-W. r.
Edwards. superintendent of the Re-
public Iron a. Steel Company, died
this morning from excitement over a
baseball game yesterday afternoon.
Apoplexy was the cause of death.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
JAPAN EsE FIGHT sTUBBoRNLY

New Chwang, May 2S-The Japa-
nese land operations directed against
Port Arthur are meeting with little
success. Generals Stoessler and Fock
continue to make we'll directed aud
desperate sorties against the advance
Of the Japanese. who are fighting
with . stubborn determination almost
unknown in history.
Several hundred men have been
killed during the last few days.
japanese reinforcements are arriv-
ing daily ut Pitsewo and Polsndien.
The west wall of the Lao Yang has
been pulled down and the material
utilized in constructing covered
trenches and Notifications extending
from the mountains on the Feng
Wang Cheng road to the Liao river.
Probably the greatest battle in the
war will be fought In the vicinity of
Lao Yang. where General Kuropat-
kin is determined to check the jap
anese advance.
During the contemplated Russian
evacuation on May 8, the Chun Chuses
immediately advanced and attempted
to oommite robberies in the outskirts
of the city. About fifty shots were
exchanged within hearing distance Of
the foreign settlement
The natives fought the Chun Chuses,
killing three Of them. TIE brigAnds
were under an impression that the
Russians had evacuated the place dur
ing the night. This Strengthens the
belief that further attacks will be
made should the port be unprotected.
Accordir g to Japanese reports 8. 0c0
troops are 40 miles south Of Tashichac,
occupying ths walled city Of Tangchi.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
He Chastised the Boy and That
Was All.
His Family Pay Him High Tribute
for Devotion-Never Did Strike
Any Of Them.
DISMISSED IN POLICE COURT

City Jailer Thomas J. Evitts wa
this morning exonerated in police
court on charge of abusing his fam
lily, and the breach Of tho peace war
rant against him was dismissed.
There was not particle of evidence
TO sustain the charge against the
officer. The testimony showed that
his adopted son. Herbert, had beer
assooiating with bad boys and had
been warned against 1t. He repeated
the offense day before yesterday and
when Officer Evitts went home he
found his wife preparing to whip the
boy. She is not strong, and was feel
ing ill. and he said he would admins
ter the whipping himself. as he owed
the boy one for disobeying him about
the same thing before.
Officer Esitts says he believes in
whipping hard when You whip at all,
and he may have struck the boy harder
than he intended. AT any rate the boy
howled so loudly that the ladies, as
is often the case, began to intercede
for him. One Of them, Miss Ada Hur-
ley, a sister-in-law of officer Evitts,
Became very much excited and in try
ing to stop Mr.. Evitts was accident
ally struck on the hand.
Mrs.. Evitts testified today that Off,
Ger Evitts had always been kind and
good to her. that he never struck or
offered to strike her in his life, and
had always given her everything she
wanted and had been q model bus-
band.
/. Miss Hurley testified that she had
made her home with her brother-in-
law for twelve years, and that he had
always been q father to her, had never
struck her or mistrsated her in any
way. That he did not strike her night
before last except accidentally when
he was whipping the boy.
The boy testified likewise. He said
be was whipped for going with bad
boys and that Officer Evitts had al.
ways been good to him ana given him
everything he wanted except when he
was punished for being bad.
officer Evitts testified to the same
facts, and all four. the two ladies,
the boy and the officer, swcre that
Mrs. Evitts was not struck at all,
and that Miss Hurley was only aooi.
dentslly hit on the hand.
Officer Evitt's devotion to his fam
lily has always been one of his most
admirable traits. Having no children
of bis own, he adopted the little boy
from the poor house several years ago,
and has sent him to school, given him
everything he wanted, and tried to
raise him right. The officers friends
will be pleased to learn that he has
shown the charge made against him
was unfounded.
Tho board of aldermen committee
appointed to investigate, will probably
now promptly recommend exhonora-
ton for the officer from the charge
preferred by the mayor.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
MAMMOTH PLANT
TOBACCO TRUST BEGINS THE
ERECTION OF BUILDING AT
NASHVILLE.

Maysville. KY, May 2o. The Con-
tinental Tobacco Company began the
erection of u mammoth warehouse
here today to be used for pricing and
packing tobacco for shipment. 1t
will give employment to a large num-
Der of people.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
JAPAN MAKING INQUIRIES.

birmingham. Eng, May 25.-The
Post learns from q high diplomatic
source that the japanese have insti.
tutcd inquiries at European capitols
and Washington to ascertain what
attitude the various governments
will be should the Russian Govern
ment, desiring to get its black sea
feet to the Far Eat, force . passage
at the Dardandpelles.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
Firing Again Heard in the Vicin-
ity Of Port Arthur.
The japanese Fighting Recently Was
the Most Stubborn in
History.
TROUBLE OVER

Chefu, May 26-Heavy firing was
heard near Port Arthur Tuesday and
as the Japanese feet was not seen until
this morning it 10 thought land bat
tie occurred. Junks arriving here
from Pitswo TO the north Of Port Ar
thur, report that the Japanese are
daily landing troops ct Pitsweo.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
1900 CHINESE
TAKEN TO THE TRANSvAAL
TO GO TO WORK.

Hong Kong, May s5.-The treaty
signed in London by which Chinese
labor is allowed to be imported into
South Africa went into operation today
when the steamer Tweedale sailed for
the Transvaal with sixteen hundred
Chinese.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
MAY ABOLISH EMBASSY.

Paris. May 25-The government
will submit TO the chamber OF depu-
ties Friday the trouble with the vati-
can, and . violent debate is expected.
IL is possible the government may
abolish the embassy by refusing to
make further Apr OPERATIONS for it.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
JAPANESE VESSELS SIGHTED

Chcfu. May 25.-Four japanese
cruisers and feet OF torpedo boats
aud destroyers passed midway between
Port Arthur aud Misoto Islands at 4
o'clock this morning. No firing was
heard. according TO the reports re-
ceived here. The Russians have
again removed their guns and troops
from New Chwang forts.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
SMOKER AND LUNCHEON.

The local camp of Macoabees, had
its monthly smoker and luncheon, at
its tent. in the Campbell building, at
Fifth and Broadway last night.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
YAZOO CITY
Suffers Heavy Loss From Fire
Today.
Flames Beyond Control This After
noon-Big Blaze in South Carolina.

Yazoo City, Miss, May 25.-The
business section of the town is burn
ing and almost every building on main
street has burned or is in flames. The
fire department is unable to cope with
the IRE and outside aid has been
summoned. The loss now reaches
over three hundred thousand dollars.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
RUssrA's ACT ILLEGAL.

New York, May 25-Opinion OF au-
thorties on International law. which
have been secured, show that the re-
ported action OF Russia in laying ex'
plosive mines outside her own waters
and allowing them to drift promis-
ouously In the open sea 10 illegal.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
Big REDUCTION
OWING TO DEPRESSION IN
TRANSPORTATION MANY
RAILROAD MEN LET
OUT.

New York, May 25.-The most
radical reduction in the working force
Of railroads in years is now under
way because of the severe depression
in transportation. according 10 dis
patches from men dismissed by the
different roads.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
FAILED TO FIND PARASITE.

Washington, ID. O., May 25-Dr. l..
o. Howard, chief chronological Of the
department of agriculture. has re-
turned from an extensive investiga-
tion Of the boil weevil, yellow fever
and mosquito problems In Mexico. He
failed to find the boil weevil parasite.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
SUICIDES ON BROTHERS GRAVE

Austin, Tex, May 20 Robert
Mueller. SO, Of 81. Louis, came here
and went to the grave of his brother,
]. @. Mueller, where he blew out his
brains. He left q note stating that i'll
health drove him to IL.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
TO PUSH CAMPAIGN.

Lonon, May 25.-The Times cor
respouent with General Kurokis' army
at seng Hung Cheng, wires that the
japanese advance toward the Man.
ehurisn capitol will begin next week.
The Yalu army. he says, will remain
at Feng Huang Cheng pending devel-
opments by the second army corps. II
Is expected that everything will be
pushed with all haste possible.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
KENrUCKIANs MARRIED.

Union City, Tenn, May 25-Mr.
Thomas Floyd and Miss Annie SUIT
ton, of Hickman, KY, eloped to the
city and were married.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
ANOTHER BoMBARDMENT.

One Foo. May 25.--Eight japanese
battlesh'ps and cruisers bombardsd
Port Arthur Tuesday morning.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
$250,O0O LOSS
CUDHAY PACKING HOUSE
BURNS AT Los ANGELES.

Loss Angeles Gal Nay 25.-The
Cudahy Packing Company's house
plant burned here last night. Loss q
quarter Of Q million.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-25
ONE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Atlanta, May ga million dollar
fire is reported at Greenwood, South
Carolina.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-29
Big BOXING CARNIVAL

Seats for the boxing carnival were
placed on sale at the Orpheum heater
this morning The sale opened with
rush and clearly shows the Interest
that IL being taken in the contests.
As the eve of battle draws near in.
terest increases, Two hundred sports
watched Huihui and McFadden do
their hard work. 4 crowd also went
out to Long Branch to see little MOdlin
do his turn, lie banged Jack Weady
about for six fast rounds and showed
that even against much heavier man
he was aggressive. MOdlin Is paying
particular attention 10 his foot work.
lie knows that he must become fast
to keep up with the clever little man
from Frisco.
Iluihui and Ryan are working hard
aud word comes from each man that
he could enter the ring at a moments
notice.