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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
Eastern War Notes.

Marquis Ito was the guest of honor at
luncheon given yesterday at Seoul by the
British minister resident. j. n Jordon. and
the British colony.
japanese scouts report that they have
discovered that the Russian troops are
south of the Yalu in much stronger force
than was thought.
The troops arriving at Vladivostok are in
good health and spirits weatherbeaten and
tn~some cases with frostbitten faces hut
the only other indications of their 7ooo-
mile journey are their fur coats and felt
boots, which they brought with them.
though no longer necessary. as spring is
setting in with sunny days.
CHITA, Siberia, March 25.-General Ku-
ropatkln passed through here this morn
ing, having remained but few hours at
1rkutsk and expeditiously crossed Lake
BaikaL
The entire population OF Irkutsk and the
troops under General Chichago gave Cen
eral Kuropatkin enthusiastic welcome
when he arrived at lrkutsk on his way to
Mukden. The general is accompanied by
Colonel khorvat, superintendent of the
Trans-Siberian railroad, with whom he has
been comforting regarding the prompt
transportation of troops and supplies
A Korean accused of being a Russian spy
has been executed at Ping Yang by the
Japanese.
According to reports received at St Pc
tersburg the police of Harbin have taken
measures to prevent the proprietors of
shops increasing the price of provisions
Several of the shops have been closed and
the proprietors who increased prices have
been prosecuted. Countrymen are bringing
in supplies, which fact tends to keep prices
down.
People from Hardin say that the inhab-
1tants there are tranquil. and have no fear
of what the future may bring for them
They deny rumors that 500 persons are
without shelter on the shore of Lake Bal
kal. waiting for transportation to European
Russia.
Riga district is feeling the effect of the
war. The factories dismissng their
employees. and the banks are refusing credit
which Is affecting numerous minor indus
tries. AS result there is considerable euf-
fering.
Gen. Linevitch has telegraphed to the gen.
eral staff that there is no sickness among
the Russian troops. They all in splendid
health. Spring weather prevails in Man
churia.
Detachments of police have gone to Muk-
den and Vladivostock and seve- al additional
train loads of ammunition are on their way
to the same place from st. Petersburg.
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GIFT FOR KING OF ITALY.
One Of the Latest Model Springfield
Rifles to Be Presented.

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is to be
presented with one of the new Springfield
rifles of the latest model recently adopted
by the War Department for the use of the
United States army. The King of Italy is
an enthusiast in the matter of firearms, and
has large collection of rifles showing the
progress made in the last two hundred
years. In recent interview with United
States Ambassador Meyer he referred to
the new small arm just adopted by the
United States army and expressed a desire
to add one of them to his collection. The
ambassador communicated with the Secre-
tary of State on the subject with the result
that Gen. Crozier. chief of ordnance. has
forwarded one Of the guns to the Italian
monarch through the agency of the State
Department.
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WILL ENTER LAW FIRM.
Secretary Moody to Retire From the
Cabinet Next March.

1t is said a. the Navy Department that
the press report from Boston that Secre-
tary Moody viii retire from the cabinet
March next is true. being in accordance
with arrangements made several months
ago. 1t is the purpose of Secretary Moody
to enter the law firm composed of Mr. E.
". Burdett. Mr.. ]. o. Wardwell and Mr. c.
A. Snow. firm with offices in Boston Mr.
Moody will be one of the active members
of the firm, attending to the conduct of
cases in court rather than to their prepara-
ton in the office
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REACH AN AGREEMENT.
Embassies at Constantinople Agree
on Macedonia Reforms.

LONDON, March 25.-Accora. ing to the
dispatches received today from Cons 1ti-
nople, the porte and the Austro-Russian
embassies have reached an agreement in
regard to the organization of the Macedo-
nian gendarmerie under European officers.
so 1t is believed that it will not be long be-
fore the reform scheme for Macedonia,
agreed upon by the emperors of Russia and
Austria at their meeting at Muerzteg, Sty-
ria. last year, in support Of which Austria
has been alleged to be mobaizing troops,
will be in full operation
In an interview at Sofia Marea "a. Boris
Sarafof, the Macedonian leader said his
party intended to await the result of the
Introduction of the reforms before launch
ing a fresh insurrection
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THE EIGHT-HoUR BILL.
President O'Connell Favors Measure
Before House Labor COMMITTEES.

The House committee on labor today con-
tinued its hearings on the eight-hour bill
James OConnell, president of the Interna-
tional Machinists' Union, favored the meas
ure and in the course of his remarks chal-
lenged a statement by Daniel Davenport of
the Anti-Boycott Society, Bridgeport, Conn.,
that the labor unions of that city had not
indorsed the proposed law. Mr. O'Conneli
produced resolutions adopted by nineteen
unions In favor of the proposition, but Mr.
Davenport declared that only thirty-three
men were present in all
Mr.. Gompers asked but failed to secure
from Mr.. Davenport the name of his in
fOrmant.
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Freight Train Wrecked

NILES Mich, March 25.--An extra west
bound Michigan Central freight train was
wrecked at midnight four miles west of
here by a washout. Engineer Edward
French and Brakeman Frank E. Young of
jackson were scalded to death in the en-
gine by escaping steSm. Fireman Ross
Moses of jackson was<terribly scalded and
may die. Ten freight Asrs were demol-
ished.
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Porch Climbers Get Rich Booty.

CHICAGO, March 25.-Porch climbers
have entered the residence Of Edward r.
Jeffry, president of the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad. 1912 Michigan avenue are
carried of $1,000 worth of diamonds md
jewelry. In escaping the burglars slid down
one of the wooden supports of the porch
and tore 1t loose. Among the articles taken
were many heirlooms. No clew was left
by the thieves.
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MAI. DAPRAY REWARDED.
Promotion and Retirement for Wash
fngton Soldier.

Capt. John A Dapray, 26th Infantry, hav-
ing been reported physically disqualified for
the duties Of major of infantry by reason
Of disability incident to the service, has
been retired a major. to date from Janu-
ary 20, 1904, the date on which he would
have been promoted to that grade by rea-
son of seniority If found qualified
Capt. Dapray was born In South Carolina,
and was appointed second lieutenant of the
23d Infantry. from the District of Column
bia, in November, 1880. At that time he
was serving as a newspaper correspondent
in this city. He became captain of the 23d
Infantry in April, 1898, and was transfer
red to the 26th Infantry In 1903. He is now
serving with his regiment at Fort Sam
Houston Tex
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Fire at Presque isle.

PRESQUE ISLE. Me-, March 25.-The
electric lighting and heating station. own
ed by the Presque Isle Electric Light Com
pany, and the mill of the Aroostook Lum-
Der Company were burned early today The
loss was estimated at $4,000 The sta
tion. besides furnishing municipal light
ing, supplies power and steam heat for
nearly every business block IN town.
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Personal Mention.

Mr. James M. Dunphy, part owner and
business manager of the Boston Daily Ad-
yertiser, one of the oldest New England re-
publican newspapers, is in the city for 6
few days. He is located at the New Viii
lard
Mr. George o. Totten, jr.. will sail tomor-
row for Spain by way of Gibraltar, While
in Madrid he will attend the international
congress of architects as an Official dele
gate from the United States government
and the American Institute OF Architects.
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DOGS GIVE PLACE TO TROOPS
correspondent Tells of War Sights in
Siberia-High Prices

ST. PETERSBURG. March %, 1:45p.m.-
correspondent on his way to the far east
writes that Chita- Siberia, which formerly
was populated by dogs, is now alive with
troops. He saw a mounted battery drawn
by tiny Mongolian ponies
Prices are very high and the supplies
cannot last more than four months The
Eahroad is TOO busy with troop transporta-
ton to haul provisions The military trains
are proceeding with clockwork regularity.
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ADMIRAL sIGsBEE AT COLON.
In Command Of Naval Forces on Fast
Side Of Isthmus

Inc navy Dep -tment is informed that
rear ADMIRAL S.,,sbee has relieved Rear
-omlral Coghlan of command of the naval
icrces operating on the east coast of the
lsthmus OF Panama. Rear Admiral Sipsbee
arrived at Colon yesterday with the flagship
newark and the cruisers Detroit and Mont
gCmery After the transfer of command
o. the station had been effected F,ear Ad-
m'ral Coshlan sailed for Guantanamo on
ms way to Pensacola with the flagship
olympia, the gunboats Newport and Cas-
.ine ana the torpedo boat destroyers Trux
Eariy next month Rear Admiral CoehIan
pa pe renewed OF his sea command by
Rear Admiral Jewell and the sonadron lii
then sail for European waters, which will
DC It's station for the next two years
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YONGAMPHO OPEN,
Korea Announces Opening of Port to
the World

TOKYO. March 25-The formal announce
ment that Korea had decided to open the
port of Yongampho to the trade of the
world reached the japanese government to-
day. but the actual date of the opening
was not determined therein
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Russians Hold North Bank and
Japs South Bank of An-Ju.
BOTH ARE INTRENCHED
THREE THOUSAND OF CZAR'S
TROOPS ARE IN CAMP.
Chefoo Reports $4,000 japanese Sol
diers Now on Duty in Korea-Mili-
tary Inspector Banished.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Epecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, March pa cablegram
from London says: A dispatch from Ping
Yang says that the returns to the Japanese
Intelligence department show that 45OO Cos
sacks crossed the Yalu river from An-Tung
during the last five days. Three thousand
Russians are holding An-Ju. and 1000 are
at strategic points on banks of the Yalu
The returns also state that 800 members of
Russian infantry and Cossacks proceeded
southwark and now occupy Chung-Ju.
The Russians are reported holding the
north bank and the japanese the south
bank of the An-Ju river, where the latter
have thrown up intrenchments.
The hostile forces are thus face to face
and desultory shots have already been ex-
changed. Hitherto there have been but few
casualties
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New York Factory Burned.

NEW YORK. March 25.-A four-story
brick factory building ON West 18th street,
occupied by w. M. Crane & Co, manufac-
turers of gas stoves and Eas appliances, was
burned early today. Loss, $4,000.
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Big Jap Army in Korea.

A cablegram from Rome says: telegram
received from Cheefoo states that 5000
Japanese landed at Chenampho, Korea,
March %. thus making total of $1,000
JapS on Korean soil
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Inspector Severely Punished.

A cablegram from ST. Petersburg says
General Altavater, inspector of artillery for
the Russian army. has been banlshed to a
remote military post in Caucasia because
the new quick-f1ring guns which Altavater
informed the cZar would be ready in three
months cannot be on hand before the year
Is over. When the car demanded an ex-
PLANTATION. Altavater replied that he had
said nothing further regarding the matter
as he feared to bother his ma ajesty with de-
tails
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FAILED TO GRAFT A NOSE.
Patient Undergoing Experiment De.
stroys Effort in Delirium of Pain.

Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March 2a-Oscar
Leonard. University of Pennsylvania Hos
pital patient. who underwent a second
operation of grating finger to take the
place of a nose, again became delirious
from intense pain and destroyed the work
of the surgeons.
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"a store that advertises
secures the means wifi
which to buy latest styles
and best goods. Thus
merit and advertising ara
twin sisters.
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Invitation for Miss Roosevelt.

Delegate Mcguire of Okla homa called on
the President today with Miss Richardson
of Oklahoma City. Miss Richardson told
the President that Oklahoma as a terri
tory will be sixteen years old September 5.
1t is proposed to celebrate the day with
great festivities at the Louisiana Purchase
exposition One of the attrac actions will be
exercises by sixteen young ladies commem-
Grating the event of Oklahoma s admission
as a territory. An invitation was extended
for Miss Alice Roosevelt to be present The
President said he would convey the invita-
tion, but he did not think 1t probable that
she would be able to accept.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12
Not A Sick Day Since.

I was taken severely sick with kidney trouble. tried all sorts of medicines, none of which re- lieved me. One day I saw an ad. of your Electric Bitters and determined to try that. After taking few doses I felt relieved and soon thereafter was entirely cured, and have not seen a sick day since. Neighbors of mine have been cured of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles and General Debility" :" This is what B. F. Bass, of Fremont, N. c. writes. Only soc at St. Johns Drug Go.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12
WANTED

Men and women in this county and adjoining territories, to rep resent and advertise an old co- tablished house of solid financial standing. Salary to men $21 weekly, to women SIP to SIS weekly with expenses advanced each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished when necessary; position permanent. Address, Blew Bros. & Co.,, Dept R, Monon Bldg, Chicago, III. 45- 50.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12

tion. Old established business house of solid financial standing Salary SIP to SIS weekly, with expenses, paid each Monday direct from headquarters. Ex- penseS advanced. We furnish everything. Address, secretary, 62O Monon Block, Chicago, Ill. 4O-47
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12
A Runaway Bicycle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg of J. B. Orner, Frank lin Grove, I'll. It developed a stubborn ulcer unyielding to doctors and remedies for four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. It's just as good for Burns, ScaldS, Skin Erup- tions and Piles. 25c at St. Johns Drug Go.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12

case of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They cut off maladies no matter how severe and irrespec- tive of old age. Dyspepsia, Jaun- dice, Fever, Constipation all yield to this perfect Pill. 25c at St. Johns Drug Go.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12
COFFEE 1t is a little thing; but good coffee leads to almost everything. Your grocer returns your money if you don't lEos SChidh..'s best
Beware of OintmentS for Catarrh that
 Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense ot smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on preScrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., con- tains no mercury, and Is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F.. J Cheney & Co.,, Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
 Take Halls family Pills for constipation.
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12
Only Makes a Bad Matter Worse.

Perhaps you have never thought of if but the fact must be ap- parent to every one that cOnSti- patton is caused by lack of water in the system, and the use of drastic cathartics like the old fashioned pills only makes had matter worse. Chauberlain's stomach and Liver Tablets are much more mild and gentle i'll their effect, and wheu the proper dose is taken their action is SO natural that one can hardly realize 1t is the effect of me dicine. Try a 25 cent bottle of them. For sale by St. Johns Drug Go,
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12
WANTED--Quickly, few |

WANTED--Quickly, few per sons to represent long established wholesale house among retail merchants and agents. LOcal territory of few counties. SIS salary and expenses paid weekly. Expense money advanced. Com mission extra. Permanent en- gagement. Business successful. Previous experience not esaen- tial. Enclose self addressed en- yelope. Address, Superin;en- dent Travellers, 325 Dearborn St |, Chicago. 38-49
Snips and the St. Johns herald., 1904-11-12
Doesn't Respect Old Age.

It's shameful when youth fails to show proper respect for old age, but just the contrary in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-14
HART TO MEET FITz.

New York, Jan. 4.-Marvin Hart Of
Louisville. who fought draw with
George Gardner In Boston the other
night. announces that he is ready to
fight Bob Fitzslmmons any time the lat
ter sees TT TO take him on.
I'm an interview with the Cornlshman
recently" said Hart. Il notice that he
said that he would take me on am
willing and all that IL necessary now TO
bring the light about will be for some
club TO offer a purse / am ready 10
tackle him IN San Francisco OF In Bos-
ton, but l will have something to say as
TO who shall be the referee In my nyht
with Gardner 1 did not set az that was
coming 10 me. l did ali the work and
leading ana should have been the victor
Instead of only getting draw II Gard
ner so desires, ] will fight him again.
but we must select the referee before
hand
Should Fitzsimmons care to give me a
chance, L Will post forfeit In New
York With AL Smith TO show that l am I'm
earnest. II Fitzsimmons covers the
money. there will not be much trouble
In fight being arranged"
Hart Is negotiating for match with
joe Millet OF San Francisco before one
or the California clubs. but says he viii
take on the ex-champion instead
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-14
soPHoMoREs.
MELODY BEAT MATHEWS.

Boston. Jen. 1A-After one ~ the most
stubbornly contested boxing matches ever
held IN this city. Billy Melody Of Charles
town last night won the decision over
Matty Matthevs the ex-welterweight
champion. in II fast and furious rounds
st the Central A c. Ry virtue OF his vic
tory over Matthews. Melody becomes a
most prominent aspirant for champion.
ship honors. and while no claim is made
Walcott. there are few men IN the coun-
try az no pounds. or thereabouts who ap-
pear 70 have any advantage over the
hard-hitting. persistent lad from Charles
town.
Last night Melody was pltted against
= past master in ring experience. Yet he
managed 90 outpoint and oue~ace the
sturdy Brooklyn man IN 10 OF the II
rounds. Al times, particularly when Mat
thews was fresh, he easily outpolnted
Melody. but when his blow became dan
serous Melody managed TO evade the At
tack, and always put the Brooklynite on
the defenseive by his aggressiveness and
terrific drives for the head and body
IL was Matty's first appearance in this
city. and he made a most favorable Inn
preston He proved 20 be = boxer with
two good hands. crafty in ring general
ship and ever dangerous with his right
hand wallope Melody assumed the as-
eTessfve IN the very first round and al
though he appeared 90 be az a disad-
vantage several times whein Matthews
clevely sidestepped or slipped hard drives
fpr the head and body. he was continual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-14
n. {. LEAGUE BASEBALL.

Boston. Jan. 1.-THE New England
League OF Baseball Clubs held its annual
meeting at the Revere House yesterday
with President Murname In the chair and
j. c. Morse acting as secretary.
Previous Co the meeting ot the league
the directors held a meeting. at which
Messrs. J. J. Carney, w. J. Freeman
Fred Lake and Or. G. S. Collins. repre-
senting the Concord, Manchester. Lowell
and Nashua clubs, respectively. were
present. The 1903 championship was form
ally awarded 70 the Lowell club and the
books OF the treasurere were audited.
The league meeting began At ! o'clock
the clubs being represented as follows.
Concord, J. J. Carney. James 7 Cooper
Fan River T. r McDermott: New Bed
ford, A. G. Doe. Haverhil. j. J. CArrigg.
X. Hamilton. Nashua, DR. e. 8 Collins:
Lawrence. s. n Flanagan: Manchester.
W. +. Freeman. ]. r. Mcdonald
The report OF the board OF directors
was approved, the condition NJ the treas
ury being reported as excellent Fall
River. New Bedford Lowell and Haver-
hin were elected the new hoard Of di-
rectors,
The schedule committee will consist Of
Manchester. Concord. Lowell. New Bed
FORD and Fall River
IL was voted 10 begin the season on
Friday. April %. and 70 close SATURDAY..
Sept. 10 II is likely that this year Con
cord and Nashua will open IN the south
ern cities OF the league. New Bedford
and Fall River Tho schedule meAtlng
will be held on Tuesday. March I. IN this
city.
Tho changes in ownership ~ clubs made
since the last annual meeting IN Law
renee. Nashua and Concord We're ratified
hY the leagne.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-14
AMONG THE HORSES.

New Orleans. La. Jan. I.-Having Sc
cured ths head scholar OF the New Or
leans Conservatory ot Jockeyship, II.
Philips. Alexander Shields has concluded
that no needs no more climate and leaves
tonight for Memphis. on his way 10 New
York. The local postoffice authorities
have held up the mall Of all advertising
tipsters. Some OF the operators thought
they were exempt from interference be-
cause they did not advertise 10 handle
others money.
sid Silver won the eh-furlongs for g.
year-olds and upward. at the top OF the
card. The race Was full OF alleged good
things as all the fashionable Jockeys
were employed Gid Silver. who had an
questionable rider-up, wss az good
price and he came home by himself
The faint hearted mare Ascension did
not have anything 90 go out with her in
the Ave furlongs for mares. and with 10
against her. she won hsndlly from
Presentation and Sweet Nell. Presenta-
ton wss backed down from 20 10 l. 10 90
TO 1. and sweet Nell was always as good
as % TO 1. Ethics. who was at as long a
price as IL to /. and not overlooked at
that figure, beat Bon Mot by a nose and
left Little Scout far I'm the rear in the
third race at one mile. II was not Little
Scouts game.
AT OAKLAND
Oakland. Cal. jan 1.-THE beautiful
weather here yesterday drew a big crowd
and the fast track gave a good footing
all just right for good sport. Long shots
were the rule.
AT ASCOT PARK
Los Angeles Cal. Jan. l4.--Jocley Red
fern landed two firsts and one second on
the Ascot Park track yesterday, Weather
clear; track fast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-14
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMpIRES.

Chicago. Jan. n-President Ban John
son makes the announcement that Ameri,
can leagues staff Of umpires FOR tho sea %
son OF 1904 will be Jack Sheridan. SILK"
OlOughtin. Tom Connolly. ". n. Carpen-
ter and probably Frank Dwyer.
Oloughtin and Carpenter have already
signed 1914 contracts