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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-27
TREATY RATIFIED.
senate Acted on Panama Measure
Tuesday Afternoon

senate Acted on Panama Measure
Tuesday Afternoon.
The United States senate Tuesday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock ratified without
amendment the treaty With Panama
for a canal across the isthmus of that
name nv vote of 66 TO IA. The result
was fnregoue conclusion, he inter-
est in the matter aeiug only in the
division Of tile vote on the democratie
side. which WIS nor known definitely
uutil the roll WIS called. al the
republioans being for ratification
Fourteea democrats voted for ratifis
catian ard fourteen against. Two
democrats, CLARK OF Montana and
Stone of Missrnfi were paired ia
favor If The treatv and three aenu-
ersts, Overman- ttrI-auFineud Martin.
were haired agasnst II. So ID the fotal
vets iG dem0erass ~ete fer nc treaty
and n against II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-27
MINISTER DISAPPEARS.

Seoul, Feb. 25. Minister of
War I'm Yak, the confidential
advisor Of the Korean emperor,
and who has been practically
dictator of the country, is miss
ing. He has been a strong
friend Of Japan, and the Japa-
nese say that the Russians have
either kidnapped orassassinated
him. His disappearance is a
great loss to Japan at the Ko-
rean court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-27

Washington, Feb. %. Dispat-
ches received here from Chez
foo state that 80 Japanese ships
of all classes are in the road
stead outside Of the harbor at
Port Arthur engaging the forts
in spirited duel with big guns,
The ships and forts are firing
steadily. Theland batteries are
supported by .he Russian cruis-
ers Bayan, Novik and Askold.
The Workmanship Of the
Japanese gunners is reported to
be very effective. Their plan
is to steam up within good
range of the forts which line
the shores, send in heavy broad
sides and then retreat. 1t is
impossible to estimate the loss
of life. So far as can be ascer-
tanned no ships have been dis
abled, although the battle has
been raging + n hours. A small
fort on the Tiger Tail hill has
been silenced by the Japanese
warships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
INVASION.
Signs of Land Campaign against
Port arthur and VladiUOstok.

Csue-ial 70 The New-Tor< Tribune BY French Caols)
Copyright. 1904. By The Tri5uns Associa.fon-)
London. Feb. 29-The press this morning
has large budget Of belated dispatches relat-
inE mainly to the japanese attempt 10 block the
entrance Of Port Arthur. The general effect Of
the previous accounts is not altered, but the
details q the exploit reveal the herOism OF the
men in charge Of the sunken vessels and the
readiness Of the officers and sailors to volunteer
f0r the most difficult and dangerous work. The
aiacrity with which death Is faced by the Japan
ese sailors IS matched BY the eagerness OF the
soldiers TO act as spies and TO undertake the
most hazardous commissions.
There are many special dispatches and official
bulletins respecting land operations IN Northern
Corea. Estimates OF the Russian force across
the Yalu not trustworthy. but shots have
certainly been exchanged between Japanese IN
fartry and CossaCk scouts. Reports that bat
tie has been fought north OF P'ng-Yang seem
exaggerated and premature. Equally vague are
the rumors OF a japanese invasion Of Manchu-
ria. although large fOrce-two or more army
corps-is evidently destined for operations out
side Of Corea. and probably will be directed
against Port Arthur and Vladivostok- L y. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
BATTLE WITH COAL PIRATES.
HARBOR SQUAD POLICE BOARD TWO SCOWS-BUL-
LET'S. THEN HAND TO HAND STRUGGLE.
There's Jump OyerbodOne Dro7cnsDetcctUe Makes Prisoner
U-ater-S,cns .fnd Ice litter Others

Twenty shots were -Nchaueed late saturday
rich- between the police ~ the Harho- squad
and six r~e- on two Cyste- scoWs in The h-A
Ton XII. which the police were trying - board
After a desperate feht aye ot the men Jumped
irto The water one was captured wita the mar
who El5 -c- Jump overheard. one YVES drowned
ard the other th-se es-o1e1
TIE police were ta police launch 80 > in
command q Bouu5s-rln O.Blordan- They were
looking for coal thieves. as they have been night
after Night To- the last two years. hl- without
success. WIZ Rourdsuan O.Rio-1an were De-
tectives Nur-coney ana C-Conncr and Policemen
SCOTT and Kelly.
They started from Per A. North River about
10 o'clock r- Saturday night. and steamed 20
The XII va- Elr q Ere was raging near the
shore a- E-Iza bc--rr--- Y. j. ana ty tra U-st
r. the blaze the policemen saw the ol barge
Ar14-rl and the coal barge T~ave pIo1ghi1K
slowly through -ha 5-ift Gee "a the waters ~ the
XII Following each barge was 4 twenty-five
c'ot oyster sc3w. each manned b. a crew %
three O'Riordar steamed close to the scoVs.
which were close rcEerrer
1I1-roo1ey and o'Cor1or. dressed IS -
mates stood In the bow oc tre launch as they
arrruacaed The s-rvz
Were sho-c ~ -ra-.~ -a-es ont lIgIrooney.
'car -cg spare lg some
one of t-e src- --=r started % answer. when
one o, h.z e0upln.11s uhls7e-eI in his ear.
VINO are g1l-" asked t-e srov man.
We're aU right" answered the detective.
come closer au1 wen --r y7u.r
We thi-z SOUR, 'c01s.." the man suddenly
/ shouted and drew pistol fron his pocket
Seeing tbs action -Ilroorey drew his revolver.
! The scow nan fre5 and che bullet whizzed BY
/ the po-i-er-al.s head
RosEasnan o'Iiorlan rushed % The front
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
JAPAN,S SHIPS SUFFER.
TzcO Battleships and Dispatch Boat
Missing from Togo's Fleet.

Che-Foo. Feb. 2S.-WhEe the japanese report
that their fleet was uEscathed IN their last at
tack on Port Arthur, they using every en-
deavor in attempting 70 prevent details Of any
injury to the japanese fleet from leaking out.
Survivors said to be from sUnken japanese
transports who landed here on Saturday. are
not allowed to see any They Will be sent
home.
The original Japanese fleet in front Of Port
Arthur consisted Of sixteen ships. Two battle
ships and dispatch boat are missing. II is
learned from two sources that two warships
were taken to Saseho IN disabled condition.
The report is being circulated among the Chi
nese that Port Arthur has fallen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
WHOLESALE POISONING.
Farmers Attempt to Stop Stealing
Catches Both Innocent and GuiIty.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO rHE rRrnrxE. !

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 2S-severaI days ago
Thomas Perkins, a farmer living near st.
Stephens. I'm South Alabama, put a lot of rough
on rats on hog meat In hiF smokehouso. negro
thieves I'm the community having made him
desperate by their constant pifarIt-. The pol
soned meet was placed where it was most con-
venieut for the thieves. Thev got 70. Since that
time eight negroes ia the ueighborhood have
died after great suffering and more ere 81.
Among The dead are Jerry Sanders and his
wife, TWO OF the most respectable and honest
among the negroes OF the community. some OF
the stolen meat was sold 20 them by the thieves.
one entire family of negroes was wiped out.
from the father notorious thief down 20 the
baby child.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29

feet and boardel Il The three men on the sec
ond scow jumped aboard the first and the six
men advanced on the detectives. Their am
munition hlG given out. evidently. for all car
red clubs. The scow was filled with coal. and
the policemen had difficulty IN walking. being
in constant Danger of slipping into the water.
o'Rlo-dan ordered his men to fire. and then
with Kelly and scott jumped on the barge after
them. The policemen. seeing that the others
had dropped their pistols. leyelled their weapons
and called on them 90 surrender.
The leader % the scow crews according 20 the
police. was John Farriu thirty-four years old
lahorer living in Jersey city. H was In sd-
vance % the Others. ard when he saw i've pistols
l-ve.led 40 him be ordered his men 20 retreat
They ran rimbly hack along the coal heap. and
40 a signal from Farriu dropped suddenly aat
on their s,omaehs. As they did 90 they disap-
peareI momentariIy from view behind a coal
pile
Vow iet em have a." shouted Farm.
Before the policemen had time to realize Il
they were met by a fusilade % coai- o'IUor-
dams rat struck from hts head and sew
eraI Jumps of coal struck him on the chest.
The policemen under him vere cr.t and bruised
by the assault
The attack came "a n surprise. but the police
men pressed forward. Like a Hash the men
jumped 20 the second boat and tried 70 push 81
away from the first They not quick
enough. for Mulroouey. O'Connor AMI Scot, had
jumped across. O'Rriordan and Kelly were left
behind
O'Counor was in the lead of the three sue
ceseful pursuers and he grabbed hold OF Farrin.
Both feIl on the coal and rolled over and over.
Their there was desperate battle on the coal.
The five men fought against the three. but the
policemen rainei singing blows on the heads.
arms and hands Of the scow men. with their
clubs. and soon had driven the five 20 ons
end of tbs barge O'Connor had lost his grip
on Farrin. Who was swearing and cursing vio-
lenily.
DETECTIVES SWIM THROUGH ICE.
There was no sign Of life on either the Amerl-
ca or the Tra-e the captains, scared by the
shooting having gone below. The scene of the
battle was then about one hundred yards from
Continued second page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
TO SAFE 4 NEGRO. S?5O.OO0.
Infi-NegrO Governor Calls ont
Militia and Hires Specials.


Nev-Orleans Feb. 2S.-Coveru9r Nardaman ~
Mississippi has surprised the South. Elected on
n strong autI-nerro platform. and his election
taken by ignorant blacks to mean that they
would be returned 20 slavery. ne has shown more
arrresslyeuess iu saving negro's life than any
..overuor % recent years. when news Of the
art threatcned negro lynching since his inau-
euratIou came yesterday from away I'D IN Pa
noia County. az Batesville. on the Mississippi
valley Railroad the Governor nearly burned up
tho wires from Jackson ordering sheriff Johnson.
Of tnat county 20 protect the negro. Albert Bald
win. charged with tho murder ~ an engineer 20
Tutwiier.
He displayed an aggressiveness 20 save the
blact's l,fe never known in the history q Mis-
sissirpi Governors Toward night he called out
the militia. ordering tho Greenwood and Brook
haven companies 20 the scene iUetanter by
srccIal trains Later he summoned his stan,
got n special train from the Illinois Central and
started for the scene 70 assume personal COM
rnand Of the state militia and save Baldwin
from being burned. II will probably cost the
state $4,000.
Tonight tho special with Governor Nardaman
in command reached Jackson with the negro on
board. having saved him from the mob.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
CONGRATULATES PAYNE.
The President Praises HIM for
WOrk in POStOfcc Cases.

Washington. Feb. 2s.-The President yester-
dav sent the following letter TO Postmaster
General Payne:
nv Dear Mr. Postmaster General; While All I Tt-e
vrork of the PostofIice Department and the De
r-r.r,ant tf Justice in connection with the pos,aL
frauds is not yet over. there is already 70 ii Ie
-edi+ cf tho departments. and therefore primary
20 Your credit such an amount Of suostanuye ia ti
octicver7ent that ! take this opportunity 10 CON
ratuiafe Won personally upon IT II Is Impossible
= evnect that corruption VIII not occasionally
o,r,,r n, anv government. The vital point Is me
enerpz- the fearlessnesS and the eficlency Win
which such corruption is cut out and the corrup-
tionfsts runf@hed The success Of the prosecutions
a. tifs case as compared with previous experiences
81 r,roseclIting government officials who have been
e1filpy oF rnalfeasance misfeasance. is as note
worthy as Il IS gratifying. and must be source OF
oncourag cement to all men who believe IN decency
and honesty in public life.
what has been accomplished by you, by those
who have worked under you in your department L.
ana nv the Department of Justice, rebounds 10 the
credit Of whole people and is signal triumph
Tor the cause Of popular government. II corrup-
lion goes unuunished in popular government, then
Government BY the people will ultimately y fail. and
they are the friends OF the people who make II
evident that whoever in public Office or in con-
ucction with public Office, sins against the funda-
mental laws Of civic and social wellbeing will be
punished with unsparing rigor.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
SOLUTION FOR PRAIRIE DOG PROBLEM.
Kansas Bank Commissioner Says They Are
Being Killed for Food.
Tnr TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRBuNE.l

ToDeka Kan Feb. 2S.-NOrtOn Abaugh. State
Rank Commissioner. brought to Topeka to-day a
remarkable story Of method Of solving the
nrairie dog problem Millions nf these rodents
have made farming almost a losing industry In
some Western States for years. and now. Mr. Al
haugh SAYS Western Kansas farmers have discOv-
cred that their meat Is of better flavor than the
grass fattened steer He says:
''Sportsnen are daily securing the country in
search Of the little animals. and. armed with guns
dogs and spades are Staying thousands and bring
ing them into the towns FOR meat. The animals
are eagerly purchased and are used for food 10
such an extent that they have Just about be-
come the sole meat diet of The country, and pork
and beef are drugs the market Many farmers
now refuse 10 permit hunters to come on to their
farms where before this discovery. they were well
coined II IS strange how fads will gain foothold.
This promises solution OF the terrible prairie
dog problem"
The Kansas Legislature a year ago made IN ap-
pronriatlon 70 be eXpended IN kll-lng pralro dogs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
4 MOTE AGAINST KIRIN7
,
1uother Report of japanese Ad-
rance from POSsiet Bay.

London. Feb. 2S.-The correspondent OF The
Standard" at Tentsin. under date OF February
% in a dispatch speaks OF the Japanese flank
ing movement on Kirin promising to be the
most effective blow yet delivered.
This is probably only a re-echo OF the re-
ported landing Of the japanese at Possiet Bay.
which has not yet received any authentic con-
hrnation.
THE Daily Mails New-Chwang correspond
ent says that the Rctvizan is fast across the
middle entrance to the harbor Of Port Arthur
and that there is only room for vessels to pass
between her stern and the eastern side at high
water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
CHINESE NE4R THE LAO.
Ten Thousand Troops Vest of RiCer
Port arthur Quiet.

received from Major General Plug, vlceroy
Alexief-s chief of staff. which is dated Feb
ruary 2S. says:
Port Arthur. The enemy'S squadron keeps in
this vicinity.
Reports are coming in of movements Of Chi
nese troops west Of the Lao River. and accord
ing TO rumOrs about 10000 Chinese troops under
General Ma are on the road between Tung-Chu
and Chao-Jar.
way has been reinforced from forty to fifty
Chinese soldiers having been placed at each
station.
Our mounted troops have entered Corea, and
the attitude Of the population is friendly
toward us.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
RUSSIANS OCCUPY COREA.
Arn1y Corps Ordered to Support
Cossdcks-Skirmishes.

ST. Petersburg. Feb. ga dispatch recelre1
here from LAao-Yang. dated February IS says
that Chinese on the Yalu River report that an
advance guard of Russian cavalry which has
penetrated Corea for distance Of about tvz
hundred versts across the river. had an en-
counter with detachnent OF japanese. and tnas
the japanese fed. leaving their horses. whicf
were seized by Cossac,1s
General LInevitoh dispatched cavalry and q
body Of infantry IN pursuit. with an order TO oo<
cupy Northern Corea
According to seemingly trustworthy reports
General LInevitch has sent whole army corps
OF infantry TO support the Cossacks. who havs
penetrated TO a point below Antu and who ara
reported to have beaten the japanese IN several
skirnlshes.
London. Feb. 2s.-Ths following Official dis
patch has been received at the japanese L.ega-
ton here:
Toxic Feb. IS
a number Of the snemy's cavalry appeared ad
point 700 metres north OF Ping-Yang. our tn
fantry fred upon them. causing them 70 retreat.
Seoul. Feb. 2S.-Details Of a slxirrnish at Ping
Yang this morning show that fifty Russian cav
alrymen approached the north gate Of the Jap
anese camp and fred at distance OF 1000
metres. sharp fusiIlade took place. and thu
Russians retired
All foreigners are safe.
The Emperor has contributed 100000 yen and
the Crown Prince 10000 yen 20 the Japanese re-
LET fund
Toxic. Feb 2S-Corean soldiers on the Ham
Gyeng frontier have been attacked and dis
persed by Russian troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
LINEVITCH'S ADVANCE.
MoUc to Check Japdnese-PlaRs for
NdCaI Campaign.

s.. Petersburg, Feb. 2S-The Official announces,
nent by Major General Plug. chief Of staff to,
Viceroy Alexieff that Russian cavalry had
crossed the Yalu River is expected to be fol-
lowed shortly by news Of heavy land lighting
Nevertheless. General Linevitch's movement IN
force must not be assumed 10 mean that thu
Russians have taken the offensive. but rathert
that they are taking up a strong position in
Northern Corea in order TO check the advance OF
the formidable army Of japanese landing on
both shores while the concentration Of Russ.an'
troops behind the Yalu is being completed. This,
concentration IS going on better than is general
ly believed abroad.
The movement OF troops eastward over thss
Trans-Slberian Railroad wiz be greatly accel-
Grated henceforth. as telegraphic reports say
that the fee railroad over Lake Baikal was COM
pleted to-day. Up to this time ths tracks have,
been used far as laid. the soldiers marchingi
from the terminus OF the line 20 the other shore.
Major General Plugs report that General Mas
army Is west Of the Lao River agrees with the
statement OF the special correspondent Of the
Russ at Tientsin that the Chinese War Mn
ister IS hurryins large bodies Of troops to the
northeastern frontier Of Pe-Chi-LL This report
SAYS the troops are not going by rail. but ara
marching by night
CHINESE ATTACK ON REAR FEARED.
The military situation viii be greatly eompli-
cated II General Mas army Is really moving to
the rear OF the Russian position with the inten-
ton OF making common cause with the Japanese.
as IL viii exposs both Russian tanks 70 attack
The blockade OF Port Arthur continues. Ths
Russians apparently 90 not expect 70 accom-
plish much by sea. realizing that their feet at
Port Arthur IS overmatched in both ships and
guns but they hint that things may be different.
in the spring IL the Baltic fleet goes out and
effects juncture with that at Port Arthur.
Serious consideration is being given to ths
feasibility OF spending about SJOOOOOO on tor
pedo boat destroyeTs to be sent m sections II
vladivOstok and Port Arthur. Three hundred
mechanics and dockyard artifcers sent to
the boats could be built. sent and fitted cut
there IN eight months
After all. however. the hopes and hearts OF ths
Russians are centred IN their army. and with
General Kuropatkn at It's head. although he
has not faced foe since the siege Of Pievra.
victory Is considered assured.
LESS EXCITEMENT IN RUSSIA.
The war excitement here and through Russia
generally seems TO be dying down. The patriotic
demonstrations which everywhere followed the
outbreak Of hostilities have been succeeded by
ealmness on the part OF the people, but thu
crowds still gather about the bulletins fron
viceroy Alexien. which are posted IN various
parts OF the city. ard which are issued soon
after they are received
The frankness with which the government
-puhliOiy announcsd ths initial .rsvsrzss4 as wal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
BANDITS SHOT IN FIGHT ON TRAIN
TrY rELroRAPI 70 TIE

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
salt Lake City. Feb. 2S-Pietro Gonzales, an Ital-
fan lahorer. and c. H. Moore and a bandit were
fatally shot yesterday morning while officers were
trying 10 arrest Moore and his partner on pas
eenrer train Of the Clark railroad The bandits
held up a gang OF laborCrs at Calientes last Tues
day nisht securing $4,000 When the officers tried
TO arrest them yesterday they showed fight. and
the Italians IN the car, thinking another hold-up
was I'm progress, began shooting wildly Marshall
q " hickman was wounded in the head and the
fingers were shot of his right hand. The robbers
left the train. hut Moore later gave himself up
IEfs partner Is being pursued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
FOURTEEN LOST AT SEA.
LIFEBO1TS CIPSTZE.
Pacific Coast Steamer Afrc in a
Gaie-Fierce Battle scith Waves.

Port Townsend. Wash, Feb. 2s-After suf-
fering narrowing experiences from fire and
storm. the steamer Queen put IN here to-day
- report tho loss Of fourteen lives. The list
of dead follows:
THE DEAD.
FIRST CABIN.
ADAMs Mrs. z died after rescue
STEINER Mis- aEauds. Of clsisrn. wash. drowned
SECOND cABTS.
BuczSTsxy u. drowned.
SEwEBr-RT .. r. % Teras. crowned.
CREW
Do.-SEIIsY A.. engineering department
DOUGLASS. H. ans.neering department.
r,SENAH y j. engineering department
FI.y.sS. ~.
MULIIS. Peter
NIELsES. A.. steward
NIELSEN. IT.. steward
PREITOs u. ntevrs-c
RAT1fOSD. --. engineering 6eTar:-left
SoNERs -. engineering department
About 3:45 o'clock Saturday morning. while
OF the mouth OF the Columbia River the queen
caught FIRE in her after saloon in some unex-
plained way The fire rapidly gained headway
and threatened soon TO envelop the whole snip.
The heavy seas running meant death 20 any
sent away IN the iifeboats. The flames became
more and more threatening until when IL
seemed a choice o. deaths. Captain Cousins
ordered the Iifeboats launched They were
manned by the crew and ordered to remain
close 10 The ship In these the women and chil-
dren were placed Hardly had the boats been
cast loose than. unable 10 weather the herce
y-awes two OF them were capsized-
The passengers ard those of the crew who re
,,nfned on board. continued their night against
fbr acrnes with increasing success until. AZ
7.sO a m the fire was brought under control.
when n y-as thought that the danger from fire
xvss past Captain Cousins recalled the ifeDoats
end tine occupants were taken aboard
Tic Queen was headed for the mouth or the
t-olur.hla River ard about O'Clock the steamer
santa Monica was sighted The Queen signalled 9
her 20 stand by untii temporary repairs coula
be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-29
WAR DEPARTMENT IN DIVORCE CASE.
Appoints a Lawyer to Represent Woman
Suing Lieutenant Burbank.
rnY TELEGRAPH To THE rHtuuNE-1

lHf iEI.L4i-AA.h i'' A''l- '-'t'''-'i-i
Topeka. Kan. Feb 2S.-1he sensational divorce
case OF Sidney : Burbank. first lieutenant IN the
9Th Infantry has been reopenod. The War De-
partment ,has appointed attorney to represent
Mrs Conception Vasquez dc Burbank. the Filipino
woman whom Lieutenant Burbank is alleged to
have marred in Manila. Lieutenant Burbank de-
clares that ne did not marry the woman, and ne Is
said to be engaged to n Kansas girL
Eli Nirdlinger. appointed to represent Mrs. Bur-
bank has hled with the court a statement al
leging that the plaintiff IS a young woman or
good Spanish family and is fighting the case only
for the purpose OF preserving her honor IL Is
alleged that the marriage certificate and letters
from the woman together with the birth certih-
cate Of Lieutenant Burbank's boy. can be pre-
sented TO the court. The woman probably Will be
brought here by the War Department to TESTIFY IN
the case when II Is called for trial