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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
CHARGES AGAINST JAPAN.
lamsdorf Declares TO the.worId She
Has Violated International Law.
(By the Associated Prcss.)


81. Petersburg, Feb. 23.-Forelsa Ma
lister Lamsdorff yesterday sent the fol-
lowing circular to Russian representatives
abroad:
since the rupture of the negotiations
between Russia and Japan the attitude
OF tie Toxic Cabinet has constituted
ortn violation of all customary laws gov
elping the mutual relations of civilized
nations. Without specifying each partic-
uiur violation of these laws on the part
of Japan, the imperial government con-
sid.rs it necessary to draw the most Sc
rious attention of the powers to the
acts of violence committed by he Japa-
nese government with respect to Korea.
The independence and integrity of Korea,
as a fully independent empire. has been
fully recognized by all the powers, ana
the inviolabilty of this fundamental
principle was confirmed by article one
OF the Simoneseki treaty and by the
agreement especially concluded for this
purpose between Japan ano Great Brit
ain on January so, 1902. as well as by
the Franco Russian declare ton Of March
16, 1902.
The Emperor Of Korea foresecins the
danger of possible conflict between Rus
s,a and Japan, addressed early in jan
uary, 1904, a note to all the powers de-
clarng his determination TO preserve the
stiictsst neutrality. This declaration
was received with satisfaction by the
pow ers. and it WAS ratified by Russia.
According TO the Russian Minister to
Korea, the British government charged
the British diplomatic representatives at
Seoul TO present an official note TO the
Emperor OF Korea, thanking him for his
declaration of neutrality.
I'm disregard of all these facts, in
sritc of all treaties. in spite of its obli-
cations, and in violation of the funda-
mental rules of International law, it has
lcen proved by exact and fully confirmed
facts that the japanese government
first, before tho opening of hostilities
against Russia, landed its troops in the
independent Empire Of Korea, which had
declared its neutrality; second, with a
division cf its feet it made a sudden at
tick on February s, that is, three days
rricr to the declaration of war. on two
Russian warships in the neutral port Of
Chemulpo The commanders Of these
ships had rot been notified of the sever
ance of diplomatic relations, as the Japa
rese malieiously stopped the delivery o
Russian kilograms by tn, Danish cable
and destroyed the Geographic commune
cation of the Korean government. The
details of this dastartlly attack are con.
tanned end published in an official tele
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
SALE OF LAND.

By virtue of authority conferred upon
me as commissioner by order of the SUI
perior Court, in special proceedings No.
1925, entitled w. II. Burt, executor OF
Penina Stnson, deceased VS.. James Low
ell Wood ct ais, / will on the 21st day OF
March, 1904, at IL o'clock M, offer for
sale at public auction, for cash on the
premises in Holly Springs Township,
Wake County, State of North Carolina,
that piece or parcel of land adjoining
the lands of James Norris (colored), de-
ceased, on the West, D. T. Adams on
the North, and others, bounded as toll
lows, to-wit: Beginning at stake and
pointers, Norris corner, and runs as his
line n. degrees, East $3.50 chains to
pine stump, d. T. Adams corner; thence
as his line South SIS degrees, East 10
chains to a stake in said Adams bne:
thence South degrees, west 2725 chains
to a stake; thence North 50 degrees, West
Is chains to the beginning, containing
41.81 acres more or less.
This 10Th day of February, 1904.
w. H. BURT.
Commissioner
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
Hanged From the Girders of Bridge.
(By the Associated Press. }

st. Petersburg, Feb. 23-The Japanese
who were hanged by Russians in Man
churia for attempting to blow up the
railroad bridge over the Sungari River.
were disguised as coolies. They were ar
rested Just as they were about to make
the attempt. Inquiry revealed that they
were Japanese officers OF the general
staff, named: Colonel Assai, of the en-
gineers. and Lieuterants Zoneloiascha and
Quaerta, of the sappers They We're at
once hanged from the Orders of the
bridge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
C0ssacks Cross the YaIu.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Feb. 24-(Wednesday)-In Il
dispatch from Toxic a correspondent of
the Times says some hundreds of Cossacks
reached Chonju, thirty miles south of
the Yalu River, on the afternoon OF Feb
ruary goth. Thirty troops crossed the
river Kasan, the same evening, thus ar
irving within forty-five miles OF Ping
Yang. Korea.
The 1umor that the Russian Vladivo-
stock squadron has again put to sea lacks
confirmation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
Hurled Eighty Feet to Death.

San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Feb. 23.--An
accident occurred today at the Church OF
Sancto which resulted in the deaths of
three Mexicans and the serious injury of
two others. The men were employed in
building temple in the church. They
were on an improvised scaffold, eighty
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
Fighting the Grade Crossing
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, N c., Feb. s2S.-The seaooara
Air Line will fight the making o. tne
grade crossing at their depot when Tue
aldermen have ordered here. MAJOR 1olln
d. Shaw, the Seaboards division counsel
is here from Rockingham, consulllns WI" f
Burwell and Cansler, loca! counsei -.
the railway. Judge Burwell CLAIMS Una.
the grade crossing will damage the foa l.
over $4,000, possibly 100000. an rs enor'
will be made to secure an Injunction
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
Chinese Cruisers to Settle This.

(By the Associated Press.)
Shanghai, Feb. 23.-Two Chinese crus-
ers are expected here tomorrow to set
tie the question of refusal of the Rus.
sian gunboat Mandjur to obey the order
OF the Taotai to leave Shanghai.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
The Naval Appropriation Bill.

Washington, d. c., rep. 20.
the House devoted the entlre o'S " I'm,
s;derotion Of The Naval Appropriation bill
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25

some TIME VIII eIapse before Russia Zee
fully prepared to assume the offensive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25
The Muscovite Looks Abroad Over
His Vast Territory, Sees the I'm
mense Army He Will Pour Into the
Far East. and Wonders at japans
Nerve in Facing Him. Laughing in
LordIy Scorn at the Oriental Temer-
ity, He Declares that He Will With
Sheer Weight of Numbers Soon
Drive Him Into the Sea.
(By the Associated press.)

81! Petersburg, Feb. % The war VIII
nd in August or September, in The com
pete defeat OF the Japanese said 20 the
Associated Press, high authority in in
innate touch with the Russian war plans,
whose opinion can be taken faithfully
IN reflect the belief in the highest Off
cial quarters. He added:
How the Japanese can hope ID size
coed when our army in the East is
strengthened to u point equal or supc-
sicr in numbers to that of our adycr-
sarys we are honestly unable TO com
rrchend. 1t will not be difficult 10 place
two, four or even six hundred thousand
additional men in the field if necessary.
When our forces are concent1 ated and
ready they will finish by driving the
Jaraness into the sea. Frankly, il seems
TO us that the japanese either have ut
terly failed to appreciate Eussia's re-
sources or have counted On the aid Of
Great Britain or the Unite% States, Meth
or of which ever contemplated becoming
involved So far as Great Britain Is
concerned we don't believe any halluCi-
nations existed there. We think ;he
British statesmen who diG SO much 10
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25

Pisos Cure has cured coughs for many
years. 1t is still on the market Csc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-25

lf, realized THAT WITH
ey would accomplish
reat Britain-frst, to
ck-for, of course the
our progress tempor-
cripple Japan's mari
was beginning 20 be
/, Pacific"
With TIE utmost posi-
ia will bide h=r time.
lei defensive until she
{ her weight of num-
doubt as 10 the re-
hts are going forward
10 per day. probabI
\,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
Chattel Mortgage Sale.

Name of ,fortgagors, G.. o. Thoe and Ed.
o. Thoe.
Name of mortgage, il, Case Threshing
Machine Company.
Owner Of mortgage, J. |. Case Threshing
Machine Company.
Date of mortgage, January 20, 1904.
Date OF filing in Day county, South
Dakota, February End, 1904,
Sum secured by said mortgage ST6q.OO.
Sum claimed to be diie on said mort.
gage $1,000.
Mortgaged property; $40 bushels OF oats
1851 bushels of barley and IS tons of millet
hay.
Default has been made in the conditions
IN said mortgage contained. Said default
consists in failure to pay the debt
secured by said mortgage when the same
became due, or at ali.t
Said mortgage will be forecIosed by a
sale of the b described property at
public auction on Saturday, january Z,
1913, at ] o'clock y. M, at the front door OF
the court house in the City of Webster.
Day County, South Dakota, and the pro-
ceeds of such sale applied to the payment
OF said debt, after paying the costs ard
expenses OF this foreclosure. including
attorneys fees as allowed by law.
Dated, December 9th, 1904.
j. l. Case Threshing Machine Company.
Frank Sears, Attorney.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

1t is admitted by all who have had
to do with the finances of the state that
our revenue system is inadequate.
Taxes are high enough and the assess
ments are high enough also. Notwith-
standing, not enough money is raised to
meet the ordinary expenses of conduct
ing the state government. The cost
per capita Of the state government is
very low-lower than any state in the
northwest. The trouble is not in the
fact that the state IL poor-that the
wealth 10 not there to tax, but that in
some way 1t escapes taxation. A system
which will place on the assessment roll
all the taxable property Of the state is
needed. This done, the majority of the
tax payers will witness . decrease in
taxes, and the state treasury. will wit
ness . great gain. sufficient TO meet all
the expenses incidental to state govern
ment. Taxes today ara unjust and
unequal, and will continue 20 until .
revenue system il perfected which shall
place upon the assessment rolls that
great amount Of wealth now escaping
taxation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
suFFocATED WHILE AT WORK IN
a SOFT CLAY NINE NEAR
BOLIVAR, PA.


Bolivar. Pa. Dec. 23.-Seven Aus
TRANS were surocated Thursday In the
No. 2 soft clay mine OF the Reese
Hammond Friedrich company lear
here. There were about twenty-five
men in the mine. OF the eighteen vine
Were rescued all are in bad shape and
two are liable 10 die.
The cause of the disaster was most
peculiar. A small building burned
down at the mouth OF the mine and the
air shaft, acting as . sort OF due. drew
Into the draft the heat and smoke from
the IRE. thus s~uzocating the men
whose escape vas shut on by the Are
~ the opening Immediately the burn.
ing shanty was torn away and res
cuers' ru6hsd into the mine. but al
ready seven had succumbsd to the
heat and smoke.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
Chicago Union stock Yards.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Cattls-Good to
prime steers, s6.2006.60: poor to me-
dunn, $S.S505.s0; stockers and feed
ers, 2 .20Q 4.25; cows, s1.3504.5O;
heifers. $2.0005.00; calves, $500
$50. Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $4.35
@4.60: good to choice heavy, S4.5 O@
4.65, rough heavy. $4.35@445; light,
$4.250447h. Sheep-Good to choice
wethers. $4.6005.20; Western lambs,
9 .00dD6.75.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

Chicago. Dec. 27.-Wheat - Dec.
t1.13; May, S1.14h 01.14M; July, 99A
Q99Ac. Corn-Dec., 46hc; Jan,
43Nc; May. 45% @45%c; July, 46c.
Oats-Dec., 2s& G29hc; May, 31%c:
July, 31Mc. Pork-Dec., $11.35;
Jan. $12.s7h; May, $12s7h. Nax-
Cash. Northwestern. S1.2s: Southwest
srn. $1.15; Dec. $1.17: May, $1.25.
Butter-Creameries. 16627c; dairies.
16022c. Eggs-l7021c. Poultry
Turkeys. i2hc: chickens. Sc: springs.
SIC
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
81. Paul Union Stock Yards.

fair. 3s.75G5.0o; good to choice West
srn. 3s.6504.75; good to choice cows
and hsifers, s2.s5G3.50; veals, $4,000
400. Hogs-s407hQ4 GAO. Sheep
Good to choice wethers and y~earlings.
$4.50N5.00; good to choice native
lambs, IS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
Important Supreme Court Decision,

In the supreme court December 2lst
a number of opinions were handed
down, of the greatest interest one by
Haney in the case of the State Of South
Dakota ex. rel, p. r. Crothers and J.
M. Bundy vs. L. w. Barber, T. T.
Thoreson and Horny Mauch, trustees
of the town Of Hetland appellants,
Kingsburg county, in which Judge
Whiting of the circuit court was
affirmed. This was q case to test the
liquor license law of the state, in which
the point at issue was the right of a
town board to grant licenses where
there had been no affirmative vote at
the last proceeding election. This
means that there is not a legal saloon
in the state except in towns where the
license was voted at the election last
spring and it effects most towns Of the
state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

|
r. B. Ebling and Jerry Sheehan
spent Monday and Tuesday Of this
week hunting rabbits at the Hillebrand
ranch. The weather was just the kind
TO make rabbit hunting a delightful
sport-eighteen below zero, showing
and the wind blowing a hurricane.
Miss Nellie Lane, OF Glendale, a
sister Of Titus Lane, of this city, passed
through Aberdeen on her way to Web
ster, where she will spend a few days
with friends. Miss Lane has recently
graduated from one of the twin city
hospitals as a trained nurse. Aberdeen
News.
j. w. Irwin departed Monday even
ing for Glendale to attend the wed ding
of his sisters, Matte M. and Mabel A.
Irwin, which occurred Wednesday.
Both of the young ladies have visited
their brothers in this city and have
many friends in Webster who will wish
theH nappiness.
Misses Dema and Lena Ray arrived
home last Thursday, Miss Dema from
Sioux Falls, where she is employed in
the city schools as a teacher, and will
remain at home for a two weeks C
ton. Miss Lena from Madison where
she is attending the state normal and
will enjoy a weeks vacation with her
folks and friends in this city.
Frank C~avanaugh and Miss Pearl
Sturm, both OF Andover. were united ii
marriage at the home of the groom's
sister, Mrs. Frank Sears. in this city
Monday, December 20, 1904, Rev. j. 8.
Hardness officiating. The groom is one
OF Day county's most prosperous young
farmers and has resided here for many
years. The bride is a handsome and
accomplished young woman and one of
the most popular around Andover.
They have hosts of friends who will
wish them happiness end success in
NstCAA iOl14O O1 FAX c1y OvhhbJ
farm north Of Andoyer.
Something over a thousand guesses
were registered on the number of beans
in the glass jar at Harris jewelry store.
The guesses ranged from 700 to $4,000
but a large number made guess close to
the contest number. The number of
beans in the jar as counted Tuesday
was 1858. The guess the closest to this
number was $685. made by Miss Clara
Blank, of North Webster, and which
entitled her to $50 worth of merchan-
disc from the jewelry stock. Some OF
the guesses close to correct were 5675
by Mrs. Esterby; 5640, Ted Manson;
$685., Miss Mary Wenth; 569t, Miss
Minnie Larson; 5670, Miss Mabel Cease.
Last Saturday Joseph Block, who
lives On the Kramer farm southeast of
town, brought his son to this city. The
boy had been kicked in the head and
received a very severe blow A large
piece CT the skull about the shape of a
horses hoof was driven into the head
almost a quarter of an inch; the skull
v'.s cracked nearly to the back of the
head and IN one side of the crack the
skull was depressed about an eighth Of
an inch. Doctors Harris and Herman
operated on the head. They raised the
depressed portions of the skull and cut
of the sharp edges and took out several
pieces of bone from the head. The
operation was very successful and the
boy at this time is getting along as well
as could be expected. This is ANOTHER
practical demonstration that every time
anyone has anything the matter
with them they do not have to go to
the cities TO be treated.
M.H /
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, lee. 27.-Wheat-To arrive
mo. / Northern. 31.1sh No. 2 North
srn, s1.07k. On track-No. 1 North
srn, $1.13h; No. . Northern. s1.07h;
Dec, 91.1ek; May. 41.15K. Flax-To
arrive, on track and Dec, S1.2SN;
May, 81. 2S&.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
% the President Of Venezuela Depossd
All the Members.

Washington, Dec. 24.-It has been
reported to the state department that
President Castro OF Venezuela has de-
posed the entire personnel OF the SUI
perfor court of Venezuela on the al
legged ground that the court had ac-
quilted a prisoner Of the charge of
murder whom the president believed
should have been convicted.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
British Minister Issues instructions to
English Subjects.

Tangier. Dec. 24.-The British min
lister has instructed the British consul
and ell British subjects to leave Fee.
It Is believed that all the other lega-
tons will similarly instruct people Of
their nationality.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29
MARkET QUOTATIONS..
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Dec. 27.-wheat-May,
@1.1S%; july, S1.14A. On track-No
l hard. S1.1Sk: No. Northern, 81
14h No. 2 Northern, $1.08h 01.09ll.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-12-29

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Wednesday and remained for several
days with his family.
Rev. K. g. II. Peithmann, of Webster
was a visitor in this city Monday
between trains. Mr.. Peithmann was
on his way home from Roberts county
where he occasionally holds services at
Window and in Grant township
Milbank Review.
Last Friday at noon Mr.. and Mrs, H.
Il. Hanson gave . house warming at
their splendid home in this city in
commemoration Of their first wedding
anniversary. A large company Of
friends were present and q most delight
full afternoon was spent.
The weather Monday and Tuesday
was something on the New York order
SNOW, wind and cold. We, who have
enjoyed 70 many Of the beautiful sea-
sons in this banana belt, suffered . good
deal from the radical change from the
ordinary winter climate.
Mics Grace Gruby entertained about
twenty i've OF her young friends at her
home Wednesday evening. The even
ing was spent very enjoyably BY play
ing progressive finch. The prize was
carried Of by Hal waughop while I'd.
Potter carried on the buby prize. After
which delicious refreshments were
served.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-04
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 81
AS is usual on this day of the year
all Washington. both officially and So
cially, is agog in anticipation of the
presidents New Years reception.
The arrangements. as announced al
the White house today, will follow
closely the program OF previous years.
The function will begin al II a. m,
when the president will receive the
members of the cabinet and the diplo-
matte corps. The line of foreign dip
lomats will be led by Count Cassini.
the Russian ambassador, who became
dean OF the diplomatic corps on the
death of Lord Paunceforte. Mexico,
the only Latin American country send
ing an ambassador to Washington.
stands second in rank. and the Mex
lean ambassador will be followed by
the representatives of Italy, Austria
Hungary, France, Germany and Great
Britain, in the order named.
After the diplomats will come the
judiciary. members of congress, Of
ficers of the army. navy and marine
corps and the long list of federal Off
cials and minor functionaries of the
various government departments who
take precedence over the general pub
lie. 1t will probably be half past
twelv before the common people" are
admitted to the presence Of the chief
executive, and as the line usually be-
gins to form as early as 10 o'clock in
the morning, it is plain that many are
in for long wait The president will
simply bow as each visitor is present.
ed to him. and extraordinary precau-
tions will be taken to insure his safety
Secret service men will closely scruti-
nize each person in line before he
reaches the president, and any person
whose looks or actions aronse suspi-
cion will be quitely elected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-04
BAD YEAR FOR COTTON MILLS.

BOSTON. Dec. 31-The year ending
today has been an unsatisfactory one
for the cotton mills of New England,
as is shown by reports from New Bed
ford, Lowell, Fall River and other cen
ters of the milling industry. There
have been number of contributing
causes for the disaster. but over anu
above all others the conditions that
have ruled in the cotton market for
the past twelve months naturally take
precedence. The dividends paid by
the different mills during the year af-
ford the best evidence of existing con
ditions. The dividends of the Fall
River mills for the year averaged SOC
per cent, as compared with 6,47 per
cent in 1902. The same comparison
holds good as regards Lowell. Provi.
dence. New Bedford and the other
large cotton mill centers of New Eng
land