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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
BLEW Up Itself and
Sunk" Heroism.
MIDNIGHT BLACKNESS
The Gallant Toxic Only Regrest that
the Roadstead at Port Arthur is
Not Completely Closed Up
and Then Tells of the
Killed.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, ID. c., March 29-The Japa-
rese legation has received from Toxic
the following official report made by Ad-
niral Togo respecting the action of the
second attempt to "botte up" the Port
Arthur squadron:
About $50 a. n. of the eth of March,
the 'bottling up squadron composed of
lour ships, escorted by torpedo boat Ge-
stroyer fotilla and torpedo boat hotilla
reached outside oil Port Arthur and with
cut minding the searchlights of the enemy
steerCd straight towards the entrance OF
the harbor. At about two marine leagues
t.Cm the entrance the 'bottling up squad
ron was discovered by the enemy. There
upon the shore batteries and guardships
Shcwered hot fires upon the squadron,
but in spite of the terrific fire the ships
made their way into the inner roadstead,
ono after the other.
The steamer Chiyo Maru anchored at
a position about a halt a cable from
the Golden Hill, blew up itself and sunk,
The Fukui Maru passed little ahead
of the Chiyo by its left side and at the
moment when she was lowering anchor
was shot by a torpedo from the enemys
Q(SlfOycFS ana sunk III CndC position.
Hachi Hiko Maru anchored to the left OF
FIkui Maru and blew up itself and sunk.
Tcneyama Maru, colliding with the stern
Of one of the enemys torpedo boat de-
stroyers passed between Chiyo Maru and
Fukui Maru and anchored in the middle of
ioadstead. At this moment the ship was
shot by a torpedo from the enemy and,
consequently, by reason of that torpedo
she was carried toward tue left siae
shore and sunk sideways.
The result of the action being as above
de scribed there is some space left yet be-
tween Haehi-Hiko Maru ana Yoneyama
Maru. 1t is matter of regret that the
,ofGstead could not be completely closed
up The casualties were as follows:
KILLED, Commander Hirose Takeo, one
unter officer and two sailors.
Seriously wounded, sub-Lieutenant
Sh:mada.
Slightly wounded, Lieutenant Masaki,
Engineer Kurita and six sailors
'',Tha remainder were safely taken in
by cur torpedo boat destroyer flotilla and
torpedo boat fotilla.
''Of the torpedo boat Hotilla the Aodaka
and the Tsubame, while escorting the
Continued on Page Five)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
WALLACE WILL BEc0NFIRMED.
Both North Carolina Senators Will
Vote for His Appointment.
Especial to News and Observtr.)

Washington, D. c., March 2S.-The
Senate Committee on Postofflces, OF which
Senator Simmons is a member completed
consideration OF the pcstoffice appropna-
ton bill this afternoon and Will tomor-
row report it to the Senate.
The section of the bill that gave rise
to most discussion was that relating to
rural carriers. A strong effort was made
to fix their salary at 5000 year and pro-
hi5it their engaging in any other business
during their hours of duty. Finally 1T
was agreed to leave the salary at 1920,
the amount fixed by the House. but to
add a provision allowing them to take
orders for merchandise and subscriptions
to newspapers and periodicals on request
of patrons of the route. and under such
rules and regulations as the department
may prescribe. Senator Simmons was
strong in his advocacy OF this latter pro-
vision. An unsuccessful effort was made
to have the rural service taken from
the fourth assistant postmaster general
and given to the first assistant, but the
committee did decide to recommend that
this course be pursued in regard to the
city delivery. In these propositions and
the discussion of them some feeling to-
ward Mr.. Bristow was manifested by
members of the committee on account OF
his recent report, duplicating members
OF Congress. No effort was made to strike
out the fast mail subsidy though the
Democratic members of the committee
present, Simmons. Culberson and Clay,
protested and voted against the Pacific
mail subsidy which was knocked out of
the bill by the House. but has been put
back in 1t by the Senate Committee
This section appropr;ates $4,000 for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
ANOTHER EXECUTIVE BUILDING.
Inter State Commerce Bill After the
States Individual Rights.
CBv the Associated Press0

Washington. March 29tThe bill author
iz;no tho erection of an additional execu-
tive department in Washington was again
TODAY the subject of spirited debate in
the Senate and it was before that body
for several hours without being acted
unon. Senators divided largely upon the
question Of location but the discussion
took wide range, covering the necessity
of better office accommodations for the
Senate and the Supreme Court.
During the day there was renewed ef-
fort n mass the bill prohibiting the mis-
branding of salmon, but owing to the op-
nositiop of Senators who hold that the bill
is calculated to interfere with the rights
Of individual States under the guise OF an
effort to control interstate commerce a
vote was not reached. The Senate adj
journed until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
KILLED 100 COSSACKS
n Port Arthur the Regulations are
Claimed to Have Been Violated and
the Cars Representative ExpeIs
the Correspondents Weo Were Tell
inq of the Straits OF the Russians.
(By the Associated Press.)

ST. PETERSBURG March 2e.-General
huropatkin, in his first dispatch to the
Emperor from the scene of war an
noupced that offensive land operations
rad taken place against the japanese
upon the sixth anniversary of the oecu-
r.stion OF Port Arthur by the Russians.
These operations took the form OF a
cavalry attack yesterday by six companies
of Cossacks, led personally by General
MisEtchenko against four squcdrons OF
Jspanese cavalry which the general be-
lieved to te beyond Chong Ju, but which
he found to be in occupation OF that
town.
Despite a cross fire which General
Mishtchenko cleverly directed against the
enemy, he pays a tribute to their tenac-
ity and bravery, the Japanese only ceas-
ing to fire after combat which lasted
for half an hour. Before the Russians
could followe up their advance, three
squadrons galieped towards tire town, on
which two succeeded in entering, while
the third was driven back in disorder,
men and horses falling.
The fire maintained on the town was
so destructive that the japanese were
unable to make an effective return.
Further japanese reinforcements arrived
an hour later and in view of the superior
ity OF the enemy General MishtcheGko
determined to retire, doing so without
embarrassment, although he carried with
him three killed ard sixteen wounded.
General Mishtchenlios Cossacks have
been endeavoring for some days to come
IN contact with the japanese patrols.
tut the latter refused to combat.
The skirmish of today will have tie eff
feet OF encouraging the Russians to re-
tard as much as possible the advance of
the Japanese amy.
General Kurcpatkin's dispatch reporting
General Mishtchenko's operations as pub
lisAed does not give the pace OF its
origin but it is presumed that the COM
n.arder-in-chief is either at Lao Yarg
or cn route to New Chwang.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
Leads all North Carolina Daiies i'm News1 Circulation

carrying the mail to Tahiti. 1t was
stated in committee today by opponents
Of this provision that the mail was at
cne time carried over this route for $3.50,
and even since the present line OF steam
ers that is now demanding $4,000 was
estab blished, it has carried this mail for
s1.100.
Representative Dixon, of Montana. who,
by the way, is North Carolnlan by
birth, said today that he had received a
letter from man who claims that Wilkes
Booth was never killed near Washington.
Mr.. Dixon recently introduced a bill in
the house granting a pension to Judge
f. J. Congor, of Dillon, Montana, who, 1t
is claimed. commanded the detachment of
cavalry that overlook Booth and killed
him. Mr.. Kings correspondent repeats
an often published story that Booth es-
capped and lived in the West until Janu-
ary 4, 1903, when he committed suicide
at Enid, Oklahoma Territory. The writer
produces what he claims TO be pictures OF
Booth at twenty-seven wears of age,
thirtyeight years, when he lived in Texas
and sixty-fcur years, just before he killed
himself. The writer wants TO come to
Washington TO appear before the Pensions
story He proposes that Mr.. Dixon offer
a resolution TO have committee appoint
ed to take testimony as TO whether John
Wilkes Booth was killed or escaped and
forever set at rest the question Of what
became Of him. The writer claims to
have ample proof that Booth was never
killed, and says he will produce it under
proper circumsta nces.
The nomination of Wallace. as post
master at Wilmington, will be confirmed.
Charges have been made against him by
Gore, a defeated candidate for the nomi-
nation, but they are regarded by the
committee as more IN the nature of spite
work than otherwise. and both North
Carolina Senators will vote for Wallace's
confirmation.
In the case of Albright, of Mount Airy,
however, matters run quite differently,
and it is pretty certain that he will not
be confirmed at this session. If ever. Not
only Democrats, but prominent Republi-
can Senators regard the charges against
him as serious. The subcommittee re-
port on his case will be divided. Senator
Scott will recommend confirmation and
Senator Simmons will recommend that he
be not confirmed.
Representative Small today introduced
bill for the establishment of a Federal
district and Circuit court at Washington.
North Carolina. The entire bar of that
town has memorialized Congress in behalf
of this proposition, pointing ont that
Washington is mid way between Elizabeth
City and New Bern. where there are al
ready courts Also Mr.. Small today in
troduced bill increasing the pension of
IEkzahetli Moore. widow of a Mexican
war veteran. from So to S12 month
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
FIRE ON B|LTMORE
ESTATE
Loss From $4,000 to
$4,000. Desperate
Negro Captured.
Especial to News and observer)

Asheville, y. c., March ga disastrous
fire occurred on the Biltmore estate this
morning about $50 o'clock, when the
mule stables and the residence of Bert
Halybur;on were completely destroyed,
entailng a less of from 1000 to $12. 900.
The origin of the fire is unknown. The
fire was first discovered shortly after
three o'clock ard the stables were then
abaze. By hard work all the mules and
horses in the barns were gotten out with
the exception of two horses. which were
burned to death. A large number OF farm
ing implements were housed in the build
ing, and these, together with a consider
able amount Of feed. were also saved
The residence Of Mr.. Halyburton is sit
uated about 300 yards from the stables,
and the high winds carried the blaze to
this building, which soon ignited and
was completely destroyed The house of
the keeper of the stables is located on tie
Opposite side Of the barn from where
Mr.. Halyburtons residence stood. and as
the wind was blowing in the opposite dy
rection, this building was not damaged
destroyed were comparatively new
they having been built only about
two years ago, and were splendid struc-
lures, the mule barn was q large ard
modern structure and had capacity for
the stabling of from sixty to seventy
head OF mules or horses. The loss to the
estate is covered by insurance and the
buldings Will probably be replaced in the
Lear future.
Deputy Sheriff o. T. Wells, Charles Will
Iians and Bob Jarvis, accompanied by
oherlH Honeycutt, of Yancey. captured a
desperate negro named Elisha Raw. on
Poplar street last night Ray is wanted
here Tor shooting man on Mountain
street, about eighteen months ago and
Is also wanted in Virginia for the murder
OF walking boss about three wears ago
The governor of Virginia has q stand;no
reward of $500 for the ca oture of Pa1
and it is expected that the man will be
turned over to the Virginia authorities
Ray was at work on railroad eonstrno-
tlon at Emmersville, near Bristol Tenn
when he killed his boss in cold blooa
shooting him with Winchester r;sa
Ray was located at a house on ponlor
street, ara tue c2artet of officers going
to the scene surrounded the bo,,sa
Deputy Sheriff Wells went to tho 49,
and Knocked. and as Ray opened The door
the Officer covered him and told hin, -
throw up his hands. The negro ohauaa ~
and was taken to the county i,;l o,,a "a
locked uD. ''-4 anu
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
The Details Given.
(By tae Associated Press.)

Ct Petersburg. March 29.-The Emper-
or has received dispatch from General
Kuropatkin giving a lengthy report from
General Mishtchenko dated at 10 p. m,
March 2s. which says that an important
engagement took place near the town OF
Chong Ju, in which the Russians were
defeated. retiring in perfect order
The japanese suffered heavily, but the
Russian losses are not stated. Cavalry
and infantry on both sides were engaged
The Russians occupied commanding po-
sit:oc. ~
The Japanese fought gallantly, but ow-
ing to their heavy losses were unable to
occupy the position abandoned by the
Russians.
General Kuropatkin's report is as fcl-
lows:
Il have the honor to respectfully COM
municatc to Your Majesty the report OF
General Mishtchenko. dated March %, at
10 p. "a, which SAYS:
'''For three consecutive days small cut
posts attempted to draw the japanese
cavalry into action, but their patrol, after
contact was established, retired beyond
Chong jill. (about fifty miles northwest
OF Ping Yang).
"'Having learned that four squadrons
of the enemy were nosted five. versts be-
yond Chong.Ju on March q. six COM
panies marched toward Kasan, and on
March 90 reached Chong Ju at 10: 80 a. M
As soon as our scouts approached the
town the enemy opened fire from behind
the wall Two sGuadrons promptly dis
mounted and occupied the heights, six
hundred yards distant. An engagement
ensued.
LIN the town a company of infantry
and a squadron of cavalry We're lying in
ambush Our men were reinforced by
three companies and attacked the japanese
with a cross fire. Notwithstanding this
and our commanding position, the Japan
csc gallantly held their ground, and it
was only after fierce fight of half an
hours duration that the Japanese ceased
fire and sought refuge in the houses. The
japanese hoistcd the Red Gross flag at
two points.
..'Soon afterward three squadrons of
the enemy were seen advancing along the
Kasan road at full gallop toward the
town. which two of the suuadrons sue
ceeded in entering, while the third fell
back in disorder under repeated vollcys
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
BOERS FOR ST. LOUIS.
Veterans Who Were With Comic al
Spion Kop.
(By the Associated Press.)

washington, March 29.-The steamship
'Doune Castle from Cape Town should
arrive at Newport News, Va, on Tues
day, April 5, with the South African
Beer war exhibition, en- route to the
Worlds Fair at St. Louis. There are
about 450 Boer veterans in the party
who were with Cronje at Spion Kop.
General Viljcen, vice-presdent of the
Boer Republic. in immediate command.
General Cronje awaits the party at St.
Lcuis. which will be moved by the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway from Newport
News by special train.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
Anti-SaIoon League in Newton.
(special to News and observer1

Especial to News and Observer)
Newton, N. c., March 29.-At the call
of many citizens on Monday night, a
goodly number of citizens, both male and
female. assembled in the court house. Af-
ter discussing the question, organized an
Anti-saloon League and elected the fol-
lowing officers: P. A. Hcyle, president:
@. w. Cochran, viee-president; j. A.
Fleming, secretary, and L. II. Phillips
treasurer
From the enthusiasm displayed hey
mean business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
Correspondents Expelled.
(By the Associated Press.)

ST. Petersburg, March pa war cor
respondent of the Russky Viedomoti writ
ing from Harbin, Manchuria, says he hes
not been permitted to proceed to Port
Arthur and adds that he will not be al
lowed to the front from Harbn until
April 2. All the correspondents have been
expelled from Port Arthur because one
of them mentioned in his dispatches i'm
portant information regarding the move
me nts of Russian troops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
\. B. HUNTER, JR., DEAD.
1u.aa;al 70 News and Observer

ESPECIAL to News and ObserverD
warrort,n n. c., March 29.-Mr. H. B.
Hunter sr.. one of the last of the old
fashioned before the war gentlemen so
highly nrized in the South. died Sunday
n,orn;ne IN the S1st year of his age. He
was as true as steel and good and con
sc;o,, +ions citizen. By request many cit
ivana D. r W. Robinson delivered an
eloquent address at the burial OF Mr..
Hunter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
MAYBE TWO CONVENTIONS.
Linney and Price Forces May Bust Up
Plans.
Especial to News and observer.)

Greensboro, N. c., March 29.-Hon. A.
N. Scales, chairman of the Democratic
County Executive Committee, today is
sued a cali for meeting of the commit
tee. ON April 4th, to consider the time of
calling the precinct primary conventions
and the county conventions.
The nomination Of ex-Congressman E.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
Russians March aid Sing.
fRv the Associated Press }

Irkutsk, March 29.-Tratfic across Lake
Baikal is being carried on as regularly
as clock work The troops cross on the
ice singing as Icy march. The ice
treaker is likely to begin the work of
cutting a channel any day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
Killed a Hundred Cossacks.
1p,. the Associated Press J

Seoul, March 2S.-(5:15 p. MIA report
has; reached here that fifty Japanese and
one hundred Cossacks were killed and
wounded in a skirmish that occurred be-
tween Anju and the Tinju.
The above dispatch probably refers to
the engagement reported last night as
having occurred March 2S, but in winch
70 Ccssack losses were mentioned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-30
UNITED STATES JUDGE CHARLES sWAYNE, WHOSE IMPEACH
MENT Has BEEN RECOMMENDED.

Swayne judge
national
is
take in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-12-30
NEWPORT.

Special Correspondence.
Newport. Dec. 29.--Wo are having
fine weather and Christmas is passing
OF quietly
John Baker and family left last
Monday for Winthrop, Ark whore
they viii make their future home.
Mr. Alexander has moved to Mar.
low
Mrs. George Eayens has been quite
sick for several days,
: Mr.. Sexton after several weeks i'll
ness is able to attend to business.
I George Rock and wife are rejoicing
over the arrival Of a fine girl last
Tuesday evening
&c. Hamlin and family Of Bourbon
Mo, are here the guests d Perry
} King,
! Rev. 4. s. Whitehurst Of Rosebud,
Texas, is visiting here with his broth
or, Jessie Whltehurst.
Jim Smith and Mi,s Allie Sexton
OF Newport went owe 10 LarI Grove
Wednesday and gp' married.
Rev brad Hayes ~ Ardmore prea
ched here Chri'tnls day.
/ T. J. Welch carried his entire croT
Of twenty bales of cotton to Ardmort
Friday, and stored it for better prices
Jim Iillard has moved TO Ada.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-12-30
A certain cure for Group.

When a child shows symptoms OF
Group there is no time 10 experimen,
with new remedies, no matter how
highly they may be recommend .
There is one preparation that can al
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in use for many years and has never
been known TO fail, viz, Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Mr.. NJ. +. Com.
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"a have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy in severe cases of Group
with my children, and can truthfully
say it always gives prompt relief.
For sale by w. b. Frame, +. J. Ram.
scy. Arlmore Drug CO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-12-30

woman, the more careful she Is
about her face. Is cOmmttly the more
&C. Iclcss about her hoi5e.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-02
MEXICAN WAR VET
SHOT BY A WOMAN.
She Intended to Shoot a Maraud-
ing Cat, but Was Too
Hasty.

Mistaking his approach for that Of
cat that had been killing her chick
ems, colored woman this morning
shot Sahlon A. Green, sc years old, in
the arm with a 22-caliber rifle.
Mr.. Green was hurried to Asbury
hospital, where the bullet was ex-
tracted and physician was called
to attend the woman, who was pros
trated when she learned what she
had done.
Mr.. Green, who lives at 3619 Chi
cago avenue, arose early this morning
and was going to the barn for pail
of water. Earlier in the morning a
cat had been bothering his neighbours
chickens and the woman, taking her
sons small rifle, lay In walt for the
animal. The chickens began to run
as Mr.. Green came around the corner,
and the woman fired, striking him in
the forearm.
He then stepped out in palmer view
and took off his coat to examine the
wound. At this the woman ran to
him inaploring his pardon and nearly
tainted before her friends could get
her into the house.
Mr.. Green is one of the three vet
Grams Of the Mexican war now living
in Minneapolis and his soldiers nerve
stood by him while the bullet was be-
ing extracted. He took no anesthetic,
tho the bone was fractured. His
wound is not thought to be serious
and he experienced no bad effects
from the operation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-02

Lieutenant General Chaffee and party
arrived in st. Paul early this morning
from Duluth and had their private car
switched at once to the Milwaukee tracks
and wer etaken by special engine to
Fort Smelling. Upon their arrival at the
post the general was given salue Of If
teen guns, commensurate with his rank
OF lieutenant general.
General Carr with his personal aides
Lieutenants Edwards and Grant, and
Colonel Williams, the post commander,
with his adjutant, Captain William H.
Morrow, Twenty first infantry, met the
distinguished party at the station Of the
post.
A review Of the artillery and infantry
troops was followed by an inspection of
the buildings and the work Of construc-
tion now In progress, both General Chaffee
and Quartermaster General Humphrey ex-
pressing much satisfaction with everything
brought before their notice.
Luncheon was served at the quarters Of
Colonel Williams and afterwards an in
formal reception was held and the Off
GERS of the garrison and their wives were
given an opportunity to meet the differ
ent members Of the party.
The party will return to st. Paul early
in the evening and will dine at the Aber-
deem as guests Of General Carr. 1t is
probable that they will leave tonight for
the west over the North Coast Limited
tho efforts are being made to have them
remain over tomorrow In order to give
them a drive over the twin cities.