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Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
BATTLE OF CHEMULPo.
Graphic Account Given Of the Engage
ment off that Port.

Graphic Account Given Of the Engage
ment off that Port.
Seoul, Feb. 15.-The following ac-
count of the battle off Chemulpo,
which resulted in the loss OF the Rus.
sian cruiser Variag and the gunboat
KorIet, has reached here.
During the night of February 8 the
Japanese landed 1900 men at Chemul-
po and on the morning of the 9Th,
three Japanese cruisers. four gun
boats and eight torpedo boat destroy
eTs under command of Admiral Uriu,
approached the harbor but did not
enter. The Korietz and Variag were
admiral gave them until noon to come
out. Both Russian vessels cleared
for action. All the shipping in the
harbor was notified by Admiral Uriu
to get out Of the firing line
There was IN the narDOr aloO Ouc
British cruiser Talbot, the French
cruiser Pascal, the Italian cruiser Ell
ba and the United States gunboat
Vicksburg. All were active. The
Variag signalled the Talbot and boat
from the British cruiser went on
board. Shortly afterwards the Va
riag and Korietz got under way and
steamed out Of the harbor The crew
of the English warship cheered them
as they went out to fight. When
the Russians were miles out, the
1ou hot cl0
miles out blocking the only entrance
to the harbor. When the Russians
were miles from the Japanese feet,
heavy firing began on both sides. The
Variag turned her broad side loose
at 11:55 "a. m. Then the Variag
turned at right angles to the westward
and steamed a short distance as if
to make the beach, but was seen to
suddenly turn again east and give
her enemy broad side. The Japan
ese continued the firing until 1922,
when the Variag was seen to be on
fire near the stern The Russian
vessels then turned back toward the
harbors and ceased firing at 12:42 ..
m. The Japanese followed almost
to the entrance Of the harbor, firing
on the Variag, which had a heavy
list to part and was evidently in a
sinking condition. The Korietz was
practically untouched Tie Varias
lost 30 men and seven officers killed
and 42 wounded. Count Muro was
killed on the bridge. About 600 shots
were fired in all, but the firing was
not very accurate, and the Variag was
hit in only six places. One shot,
which struck her on the water line
amidships, wreacked one of her en-
gines. When the Russians anchored
off the entrance to the harbor the Brit.
ish cruiser sent four hospital boats
on board with doctor and nurse. The
United States gunboat Vicksburg also
sent three boats with surgical assis-
tance
'--'he Korletz was abandoned at
$3.50 p. M, she blew up with a terrific
explosion. The Variag was aban-
doned soon afterward, her officers
deeming her situation hopeless Her
dead were left on board.
The crew of the Variag went on
board the Talbot, the Pascal and the
EIba. Some also went on board the
Vicksburg. The Variag burned until
9 p. m, with frequent explosions as
the flames ignited her ammunition
She sank, turning over to port, as she
went down. The Russians eventually
went from the Pascal to the steamship
Sungaii. A Russian officer told the
captain of the Vicksburg that he had
come to ask asylum for one night
only
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la Grippe---La Grippe.
CHICAGO, ILL.,,
CHICAGO, ILL.
MR.. A. 3. GIRARDEAU,
Savannah, Ga.

DEAR SIR:--My son, man of 80 years,
was attacked with La Grippe, and believe
ing it to be of malarlal origin, took your
Johnson's Tonic as directed for CI1iIIs and
Fever. The result was he escaped the Fever
which follows the severe aching, and was
able to be at work the second day. was
taken with the disease. Every bone in me
began TO ache, and my suffering was great.
was compelled to go home and to bed. |
fully expected to be there a week. My son
cid IN of his ex perience and urged met to take
JohnsOns Chill and Fever Tonic. | did so
took it with regularity all through the
night--and was agreeabIy surprised to see
that no Fever came. continued until had
taken eight dOses--felt weak and exhausted,
but no fever, and aching disappeared. Next
morning | had a good appetite for my
breakfast, and felt quite we'll, and went to
my business as we'll as | ever was. Since
then have tried it with like results on two
other cases. Yours truly,
w. w. CALDWELL,
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Things Japan Has Not.

In book ON Japan Douglas Staden
recounts the things that the Japanese
have not. They have no bread, no
beds, no boots and shoes, no trousers
for the men, no petticoats for the wo-
men. This sounds alarming, but both
sexes wear instead several dressing
gowns, one over the other-the kimo-
nos Of commerce. In their houses they
have no windows, no doors, no walls,
no ceilings, no chests Of drawers, not
even a washing stand, and the ward
robe is only lot of boxes piled one
on top of another. In the kitchens they
have no range, no pots, no pans, no
-four bins, no flour, no kitchen tables.
But, then, they have no tables or
chairs in the drawing room, and in the
real native house the dRawing room it.
self is only lot of bedrooms with
their walls taken down There is no
reason why you should find anything
in japanese house except mats and
charcoal stove for warming your fin
gers and the teapot and committing
suicide. Japan is full of cherry trees
and plum trees, but they do without
fruit The cherries are used for the
blossoms and the plums for hanging
poems on.
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cd the sick chamber In the mean
time messages were sent to Governor
Herrick, General Dick, Senators Scott
and Kittredge, William Nelson, Crom-
well and others advising them OF Mr..
Hannas critical condition and short
ly thereafter they had assembled in
a room adjacent to that in which Sem
ator Hanna lay. President Roosevelt
was also present. No hope was Civ
en- the family and friends when, at
6 o'clock, afetr saline injection with
brandy was given, Mr.. Hanna rallied
slightly.
Early this morning it was reported
from the bedside of the we'll known
statesman that the end was near and
those around the bedside were pre-
pared for the end.
All OF yesterday the senator was
sinking gradually and had but one raj.
lying spell. At times 1t could not
be told whether he was merely sleep
ing or was unconscious.
Just before midnight DR.. Osler re-
tired, having issued bulletin bo the
effect that there had been no material
change since o'clock. At that time
his temperature was LOG, pulss Is0
and respiration 40.
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assumes SERIOUS ASPECT.
international Matters-Consterna
Among Russian Officers.

international Matters-Consterna
Among Russian Officers.
New York, Feb. 15.-International
matters are assuming a very serious
aspect, according to a Herald dispatch
from st. Petersburg.
One of the most serious bits OF
news at this moment is the alleged
confirmation of the statement that
abroad the Japanese vessels of war at
taclking Port Arthur were a number
Of American naval officers.
This report has caused something
akin to feeling of CONSERVATION
among the Russian officers.
The emperor has issued the strong.
est orders, continues thesdispatch,
that no news whatsoever, be communi-
Gated through the headquarters staff.
Further, he is deeply annoyed at the
attitude recently adopted by the Rus
sian press of writing upon the politi'
| cal situation in a way calculated to
raise enmity toward Russia by Eng
land and also very specially, America
For instance, the st. Petersburg Ga
zette has been prohibited, not as gen
| orally is supposed for publishing false
news about the war, but because OF
an accompanying article declared to
have been highly insulting to England
| The emperor is said to have decid-
/ ed that no details of news are to be
] aipo1 out evnant unon matter OF ma
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.The oldest London Kitchen

Perhaps the oldest relic in London of
a medieval kitchen is at Westminster
abbey, though little remains to indicate
it save the rubble flooring, the buttery
hatch and an adjoining cellar, now the
handsome dining hall of Canon Wilber-
force The monk who acted as kitchen
er or refectorian had responsibility as
great as any hotel manager or chef in
these days, for among his fellow
monks, to say nothing of the pension
ers. were critics as keen as any among
the world famed diners Of today. Yet
the abbey kitchen was scarcely more
elaborate than any one of those which
linger on in the remote cottages of the
rough Cornish coast or on the York
shire moOrs, where the entire cooking
of the family is done on fiat hearth,
with no other fuel than turf or peat
or tWigs. The "broth pOt'' hangs from
a crane or stands on tripod and is
most accommodating in its uses. Would
you make bread? Lay the dough on a
clean iron plate and invert the broth
pot over it, then heap up all round it
your lighted turf or wood.-Windsor
Magazine
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16

Riverside, Cal, Feb. 15.-The San
Pedro railroad has affected an en-
trance into Riverside by capturing a
section Of the right of way which has
been in dispute. Three hundred men
were stationed along the road and at
l o'clock in the morning at a given
signal they set to work laying rails.
At daylight the rails had been laid
to their passenger station at Seventh
and Vine streets. There are a num-
Der of injunctions in force along Vine
street, and long legal battle has
been promised. The railroad now has
possession, and what courge the OBJ
jectors will make is problematical
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
Former Officers In Line.

Cuthbert, Ga, Feb. 15-Candidates
are beginning to line out in Randolph
since the executive committee named
March Is as the date for the primary
to elect county officers. Sheriff By
mum is opposed by ex-Sheriff Mattox;
Collector Shelly is opposed by ex-
Collector Goodrum and ex-Receiver
Knighton; Treasurer Arthur is oppos-
ed by B. F. Butler Other officers thus
far have no opposition. The primary
for representative will not be called
until after the state convention. Thus
far, however, Representative Dug
gan has announced, as well as ex-
representative Hammack.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
HENRY IRVING VERY cAUsTGc.
Says Chicago Officials Are a Set of
Badly Panic-stricken Jacks.


Chicago, Feb. 15.-The city authori-
ties have prevented the use of a spot
light" in Sir Henry Irving's produc-
ton of THE Bells" and have com
PEELED the stage management to use in
stead in the dream scene a strong in
candescent light. This action, In con-
nectfon with other safeguards which
have been placed about Chicago the
ater audiences since the Iroquois dis
aster, has caused no little annoyance
to the English actor who expressed
his displeasure when called before
an audience at the close of his per-
formance in the Illinois theater. In
the course of his remarks, Sir Hen
ry Irving said
Il trust that you viii not misun-
derstand me if I refer to the recent
fearful lamentable disaster, which oc-
CURED here-a disaster which was the
result of a panic. Panics are always
terrible, and the disasters they pro-
duce are always terrible. That which
occurred casts no reflection on your
city or on theaters of your city, for
it could have occurred In any other
city in the world, ard in a cathedral,
in a church, or in a railway station,
just as easily as in a theater.
But is has produced a panic-a
panic among your officials. And
l would like it to be thoroughly un-
derstood by you that sometimes
much injustice may be done by jacks
in office. And 1 would earnestly beg
of you to exert all your influence to
allay the feeling of panic which at
present exists among the officials of
your great city"
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Washington, Feb. 15.-After an Anx-
lous night Senator Hanna's life, at 7
o'clock this morning, hung only by
thread His pulse was so feeble as
to barely be noticeable, and the mem
bers of his family gathered at the
bedside awaiting the dreaded SUM
mons of death
All day yesterday and most Of last
night 1t was felt that the senator's
condition had reached an acute stage
and the family made preparations for
the worst. Becoming exhausted
through ceaseless watching and wait
ing, they retired late in the night,
but this morning, following a sinking
spell, which made it apparent that the
distinguished patient was nearing his
end, the family were reused and enter
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
RELEASE NEUTRAL SHIPS.
That Had Been Seized During Recen
Engagement.

ibaA TAU DCCH 0CiZSO nSCSnI
Engagement.
4ing Kow, Sunday, Feb. 1.-THE
administrative authorities at Port Ar
thur have formally notified the Amer.
lean and British consuls there of the
release of the neutral ships which
had been seized. Both consuls had
asked for an explanation The civil
administration of Port Arthur has
intimated that Viceroy Alexieff will
not recognize the consuIs in matters
relating to Port Arthur and Manchu-
ria.
The Russians are Communicating
supplies at New Chwang, and the Chi
nese are alarmed and are closing their
shops and placing their possessions
under foreign protection.
Russian residents of New Chwane
fearing that the army will be unable
to protect them and their property,
are depositing their treasure under
the jurisdiction of foreign flags.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
MOBILE CARNIVAL.

Most Successful In History of the
Gulf City.
Mobile, Ala, Feb. 15.-The most sue
eessful carnival in the history of Mo-
bile, the Mother of Myth" is in prog
ress.
Larger crowds than ever before are
in attendance, and the weather condi-
tiOns are perfect
Emperor Felix III arrived in state,
and was given q royal salute, after
which the keys of the city were deliv-
cred unto him. Gaiety will reign to-
day and tomorrow, several balls to be
given tonight and tomorrow night,
each in addition to the brilliant pa
rades of the several mystical soci-
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A BIT of Curran,s Wit.

An Irishman loves joke so well
that he keeps the memory of a good
one always green. In a book of recol-
lections by an old member of the Irish
parliament is an amusing illustration
of Curran's ready wit.
A certain judge, Lord NorbHry, was
famous for the alacrity with which he
condemned prisoners to death when
he might have pronounced a more
merciful sentence. On one occasion
when he was dining in public with the
foremost members of the Dublin bar
he helped himself to some meat, at the
same time asking:
''Is this hung beef?"
"Not yet" said Curran quickly
"Your lordship has not tried it."
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Peculiar Highland Remedies.

A popular highland remedy for both
consumption and general debility was
what is known as sudh nan cabar (the
juice of deers' horns). These were
gathered in the hills when the animals
cast them in the springtime. They
were boiled for some hours and the
juice thus obtained bottled after being
strained. Candy sugar and whisky are
usually added to it nowadays. Crabs
shells pulverized and eaten on bread
and butter were used for consumption,
asthma and whooping cough in the
Hebrides.-Caledonian Medical Jour
nal
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BATTLE OFF PORT ARTHUR.
Correspondent Describes the Bombard
ruAnf of that Dor%

Correspondent Describes the Bombard-
ment of that Port.
London, Feb. 15--The correspon-
dent Of The Associated Press at st.
Petersburg, cables the first unofficial
account of the battle off Port Arthur
Tuesday last, receiving in a cable
gram dated Port Arthur Feb. 8. It
Is as follows:
AT 1880 o'clock this morning a Jap
anese squadron of Is vessels began
the bombardment of Port Arthur. Our
squadron and fortress replied, the bat
tie lasting 40 minutes. The Japanese
squadron could not stand the well
placed first fire of our fleet and par
ticularly of the forts and began a
rapid retirement. The Japanese flag
ship was seriously damaged, and, ac-
cording to the testimony of an eye
witness, five other Japanese ships
were considerably injured.
Boats belonging to the port report
tina they saw two Japanese ships
sinking at sea-
Our losses afloRt were two officers
wounded, one SO slightly that he con-
tinued fighting, six men killed and "a
wounded. In the forts two men were
slightly wounded. The bombardment
OF the fort and the town did not dam
age. but frightened the populace. At
intervals during the night firing was
heard at sea.
The dispatch adds that the temper
OF the army and navy is excellent,
and that the bulletins circulated by
The Novycrai have begun to tranquil
ize the people. No attempts have
been made by the Japanese to land
on the Kwang-Tsung peninsula. The
repairs to the ships damaged by the
torpedo attack are proceeding rapidly
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jor Importance, that is to say, OF big
engagements. He does not wish that
all kinds of small affairs shall be Civ
en- undue Importance.
1t is definitely stated that Kuropat-
Kin has resigned his position as min
lister of war and viii be given an ap-
polntment as governor of Turkestan.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
Sharp Decline.

New York, Feb. 16.-There was a
sharp decline in the cotton market this
afternoon. March, which closed on
Saturday at 1852, was depressed to
1907, May from 1885 to 1925 and
July from 1895 to 1888. Following
this there was enough covering to
steady prices slightly and the market
soon became less active.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
MARCUS A. HANNA
DIED YESTERDAY.
End Comes TO The Great
Ohioan.
COUNTRY HAS SUSTAINED LOSS.
End Came at $40 O'clock Yester-
day Afternoon, While Great Ameri-
can Was Surrounded BY His amlly.
Funeral Arrangements.

Washington, Feb. 15.- Senator MsE.
Gus A. Hanna died at SEQ O'Clock this
afternoon. The end came very peace
fully, while the family of the great
Ohioan surrounded his bedside. Since
early morning it was realized that Mr..
Hanna was fast sinking, and destbl err.
At this hour tonight arrangements
for the funeral are not completed.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16

In arguing a case in an English court
the late Frederic Rene Coudert, whose
wit was rapier-like, took occasion to
deprecate the legal learning of Lord
Chancellor Fitzgibbon, whom his op-,
ponent was quoting. The trial Judge
took timid exception to this. ST have
read his opinions" he said, ''and I
nave often wished knew as much law
as ne did" Il wish you did!' retort.
ed Coudert.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
Ohio Bank closes Its Doors.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The comp
troller of the currency received a tel.
egram today stating that by order of
the board of directors of the GALLON
National bank, of Gallon, o., closed
its doors this morning.
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PROGRESS OF THE
WAR IN FAR EAST
Cossacks Reported to Have
Slain 400 Japanese.
sIBERIAN RAILROAD WRECKED.

Reported that Siberian Railroad Has
Been Wrecked In Six Places-Mys.
terry Regarding Fate of VIadivostock
Squadron UnsoIved.
London, Feb. 15.-It is reported
from Tien-Tsin that the Siberian rail-
road has been wrecked in six places,
covering distance of 20 miles. The
mystery surrounding the fate of the
Vladivostock squadron is still un-
solved. This Russian squadron con-
sists Of the cruisers Gromoboi, Rossia,
Rurik and Bogatyr. Another report
says that they were last seen sailing
westward toward Tsuxara strait.
The Daily Nails Port Arthur CORE
spondent under date OF Feb. IL, says
Official advices state chat the jap
anese landed 600 soldiers near Tallen
Wan with disastrous results, 410 being
Babred by Cossacks. ne remainder
escaped to their ships
1t Is further stated that the Japa-
nese landed at Dove Bay, where 80
of them were killed and the remainder
wounded.
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Ordered f0 Sail

Manila, Feb. 15.-Rear Admiral
Cooper, in command of a squadron
composed of the New Orleans. Raj
eigh, Frolic and Annapolis, is under
orders to sail for Shanghai The
ships will probably sail on Monday
next
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
Martial Law at vIadivostock.

New York, Feb. 15.-Martial law
has been proclaimed here, says
World dispatch from Vladivostock by
way of Shanghai. Russians having
provisions enough to last eight months
may stay
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16

In New Caledonia there is said to be
an herb which has the rare property
of revealing ones secrets. 1t is known
as the Datura stramonium and has
white flowers and rough berries full of
dark grains. They are treated of in the
annals of Hygiene and Colonial Med
icine." A person who has swallowed
the tea made of this herb will after
falling asleep tell where his money is
hidden and will also arise and go di-
4ovv - where his treasure is concealed
Robbers often use this tea as knockout
tln0ns with which to rob their victims.
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new ORLEANS GAY
IN CARNIVAL ATTIRE
His Merry Majesty Rex Ar
rives In the City.
ARE THOUSANDS OF VISITORS.
King of the Carnival Made Triumphal
Entry Into the City by the River
Route-WeIcomed by Immense
Crowd of Spectators.

StOWO Vi u SPS(LdLOTSs
New Orleans, Feb 15.-With the ar
rival of his merry majesty, Rex, the
New Orleans carnival may be said to
be IN full swing. Arriving trains to-
day brought several thousand visitors
and the hotels and boarding houses
are crowded. The visitors include
many people of prominence in the bus
mess and society circles OF the north,
east and west. Meteorlogically the
day is an ideal one.
The king of the carnival made his
triumphal entry into the city by the
river route, landing from his yacht at
the head of Canal street, where there
was an immense congregation of peo-
pie. He had been escorted up the
river by gaily decorated feet of
boats. The battleship Texas was
dressed for the occasion. Local and
federal troops led the parade Of mis-
majesty through the streets of the
city which were densely packed.
Tonight's program includes the pa
rade of Proteus and the ball of that
organization at the French opera
house
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Claims Chicano Official

Chicago, Feb. 15.-ATderman Will
nam Mayer, chairman of the finance
committee of the Chicago city coun-
Gil and one of the Republican leaders
in that body died today. The cause
was apoplexy with which he was
stricken during council meeting.
Americus times-recorder., 1904-02-16
To Vote on Canal Treaty.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The senate
in executive session today agreed to
vote on the ratifications of the Pana.
ma canal treaty on Feb. %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-30
HOLSTEIN COWS GO MAD.
Dog Conyeys Hydrophobia to Cattle
That MuSt Die.

Morristown n. J., Nov. % (SpeciaD.-A
strange case of hydrophobia in cattle is that
which has developed among the Holstein cows
of John r. Rockerfeller, of Chester. The cattle
afflicted act most strangely. barking growing
jumping. kicking and frothing at the mouth.
About four weeks ago night the farmer
found the cattle out Of the yard, and discovered
an immense black dog in the yard. 1t was
evident that the dog had driven out the cattle
After calling the dog Of the yard Mr. Rock
erfeller drove the cattle in again, and then took
the dog to the house.
There the animal was petted by all the mem
bers of the family, but made response to
caresses and acted sullen and morose. on that
account Mr.. Rockerfeller thought best TO kill
the dog and watch the COWS for signs of possible
hydrophOba. The dog was killed and the COWS
were put in the stable.
Just when Mr.. Rockefeller began TO think his
cattle had escaped. one Of them began acting
queery. That was about a week ago 1t cut
up all kinds of antics. Mr.. Rockerfeller at once
sent for Dr. A. w. AFFORD. a veterinary surgeon
who pronounced the disease hydrophobia. He
said That in all probability the entire herd had
been affected, and would have to be killed. He
began by dspatching the first after the
Board of Assessors had viewed the animal and
assessed its value.
borhoCd, people began coming from far and near
. TO view the cattle Some days there have been
as many as one hundred persons at the barns
of Mr. Rockefeller. To hear the cattle at a
little distance. one would think they were dogs
Another killed to-day.
Since hydrophobia developed in Mr.. Rockerfel-
lers cattle all the farmers in the neighborhood
have their cattle and dogs under surveillance
1t is not known where the black dog came from
nor what damage he may have done before being