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The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
TO MEET IN WINSTON.
n. @. Association OF Elks VIII Aeek
I'm Winston on April sth.

Mr.. William J. Bellan,y, president Of
the North Carolina Association of E.ks.
received a letter yesterday from Dfrec-
tor General Sterling Smith in
which he stated that the executive
tive committee had decided to hold the
next annual reunion of the association
OF Elks at Winston-Salem on the first
Tuesday after Easter Sunday. Among
others he said he hoped to have the
grand exalted ruler present.
II is the intention OF the Winston
Eiks TO have their new home dedicated
while the visiting Elks are in the city.
On Tuesday night a ladies social ses-
sion will be given complimentary to
the Elks-
Mr.. Smith stated in his letter that he
wished all visiting Elks to reach Win
ston-Salem on the Saturday preceding
easter Sunday so as to be able to at
tend to Moravion service in Salem on
Easter Sunday. There are but two
places in the United States where there
are large numbers OF Moravions, Salem
North Carolina and Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania. The Easter exercises
OF the Morayion church are quite differ
ent from any other denomination.
These services are only held in the
United States at the two above named
places. Hundreds of people go to Sa
lem each Easter to attend this beautifs,
and unique service.
There are to be several attrac-
tions in Winston on Monday. The Uni
versity Of North Carolina and Davidson
College play a game of base ball on
Twin City Club will give its annua.
Easter ball.
The Elks' Association on last year
met at Wrightsville Beach.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
MANY UNCoNFIRMED RUMoRs.


London. February 1S-Voluminou3
dispatches from the far east published
here this morning are again character
lied by absence of real light on the
situation. Numerous unconfirmed and
conflicting rumors are given, ana
among them is a report Of another en-
gagement at Port Arthur. I'm which the
Russians lost eight vessels sunk. and
ten captured.
A correspondent OF the Daily Mail
who witnessed the engagement OF Port
Arthur confirms this morning his pre-
vious accounts of the fight. and asserts
again that one japanese torpedo was
sunk and another deserted by It's crew
in a sinking condition and subsequent
ly captured by the Russians. He says
also that the Japanese lost one battle
ship and had one cruiser put out OF
action and that Colonel OF the fiftesrth
Russian regiment was killed by . shell
during the bombardment
CabIegrams to the Daily Mall from
Wei Hal Wei and New Chwang report
a japanese feet. with transports, crufs-
ing in the gulf Of Pechiii. apparently
with the idea Of affecting a landing
near Port Dalny.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19

Washington. February 1s.-Informa-
ton has reached here that nearly as>e
Japanese troops were landed at Chemul-
po yesterday. the first division Of a
large number which will be thrown into
Korea as rapidly as possible, in the ef-
fort thoroughly to occupy the strategic
points in the Hermit Kingdom while the
Russian fleet is bottled up in Port
Arthur. By one conversant with the
japanese plans. il is stated that the
repeated attacks on Port Arthur are
not for the purpose Of seizing that place
at present unless an unexpected weak
ness in the Notifications there should
develop. They are part of a well defin-
ed plan for the harassing Of the Rus
sian fleet until Korea can be occupied
Mr.. Takahira the Japanese minister
called upon Secretary Hay today and IL
is understood that the reported deten-
ton OF about 100 japanese subjects in
Port Arthur was under discussion.
There seems to be lack Of positive in
formation on this subject and until the
facts are known. the state department
is inclined to go slow in making rep
resen tations to Russia. II is bound to
do SO. however, If japan formally re-
quests it. as the department has un-
dertaken to represent Japan, so far as
the interests Of Japanese subjects in
Russia are concerned.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
WAS SPORTING.
Negro Caught ut Dance With Stolen
Oyercoat and Hat On.

Allen Pearsall, colored, was arrest
ing an overcoats and hat from the
house of Mr.. G. w. Britt. Seventh
and Chestnut streets.
Last night a short time after sup
per Mr.. Britt went into the hall to
put on his overcoat and found both
his coat and hat gone. He knew the
front door was locked and that no
one had been in the house who would
have stolen the coat but Pearsall.
who worked there. He at once tele-
phoned to Constable Savage and noti-
fed him of the theft and asked that
he come Immediately and he thought
they could catch the thief. Mr.. Saw
age went to the house and after learn
ing the circumstances, he and Mr..
Britt started in search of the negro.
They went out through the negro
town. known as Cuba, but could find
no trace of their man. They then
went to the house of Deputy Sheriff
Harvey Cox and got him to join them.
The search then continued. 1t was
learned that a big negro dance was
going on at a hall at the corner of
Sixth and Brunswick streets. When
this fact was learned the office rs
made for the hall. They said they
found an enormous crowd of negroes
present and stepping around among
them with a pompous air was Allen
Pearsall with Mr.. Britt's hat and
overcoat on. When the officers az
rested Pearsall he did not deny taking
the things from the hall, but said he
did not intend stealing them.
The negro was brought UP town
and locked up and will be given a
preliminary trial before Justice Fow-
uer this afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
ROAD FORCE INCREASED.
Term of Court Sent to Roads Yes
terdaY.

The prisoners convicted at the last
term of superior court with two excep-
tions. were on yesterday afternoon sent
to the county convict camp at Castle
Haynes. There were fourteen prisoners,
thirteen negroes and one white man.
Mr.. w. H. Sherin the superintendent
of the camp came after the prisoners
The total terms aggregates six years
and seven months. and the longest sen
tence is twelve months
Jim Judge who was sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary and William
Wilson sentenced to four years in the
penitentiary have not been carried t.
Raleigh yet, but will be taken there
some time during the present week.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
NO CHANGE TN SITUATION
Two Thousand Japanese Troops
Landed at ChemuIpho

TO hook oat for japanese estisens IN
Russian territory during the var. ths
government viii instruct Ar. hcCoY-
mick. the American ambassador at 81
Petersburg. 10 inquire OF the Russian
government on the subject - 70 the
japanese in question
The best naval opinion here 10 to
the effect that the detention 81 these
japanese At Fort Arthur il q stategscal
necessity 10 prevent the japanese gain
ing Information as to the fortiace ttoas.
troops. etc.
Although Russia's answer 70 secre-
tary Hays note asking her TO respect
the neutrality OF China and locallse
hostilities as much as possible has not
yet been received. the state depart
melt knows Indirectly from London
and Paris that Russia will reply fa-
vorably. II then will remain fer the
powers TO fix the scope OF their note
and TO draft 3 more definite PROPOSE
ton for acceptance by the TIVE COM
batants.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
Weak
Hearts

Are due to indigestion. Ninety-nine Of every
ono hundred people who have heart trouble
can remember Shsn il was simple indizes-
tsoa. II Is a scientific fact that all cases Of
heart disease. not organic, are not eniy
traceabIe to. but are the direct result Of indi-
eosticn- All food taken into the stomach
which fails Of perfect digestion ferments and
svells the stomach, putting II up against the
heart. This inteferes With the action Of
the heart. and in the course Of time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Nr. o. Kzs5ls. ok Nevada. O.. nys: I had stomach
trouble and vas IN bad sfzte as lad heart trouble
9th It. I took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for about fsur
c,nnkhs and Il cured me-
Kodd Diges<s What You lat
and relieves the stomach of all nervous
staIn and the heart of all pressure.
Beetles ooiy Si.oo Sine hoshns AZ tines the srial
sire. which sells for SOC.
Prepared By e. o. psWTTT q CO.. oHiCAoo
DssG ~ n. r. BsAany.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
"a VALENTINE GERMAN"
L'AriOsO Clubs Dance at the Masonic
Temple Last Night

Wilmington's gayest social season
for many years was brought to j
happy climax last night with a beauti-
full valentine german given by the
LArioso german club at the Masonic
temple. and beginning with Wednesday
society will take a rest till the Lenten
season is over.
LArioSo has scored it's most brilliant
successes in its dances this year and
the affair of last evening was up to
standard Of the preceding ones in every
particular.
The temple ball room was decorate
in southern smilax and evergreens and
it formed q pretty setting for the
happy and elegantly costumed dancing
couples.
Mr.. Clayton Giles. Jr.. with his ac-
customed grace, led the german, in
Producing many new figures that were
cleverly executed Hollowbush's or
| chestra furnished splendid music.
The couples dancing were: Miss Lila
Bellamy. Mr.. Archie Williams: Captain
and Mrs. Johnston; Miss Beulah Arm
strong, Mr. Geo. Peschau: Miss Gil
christ. Mr.. Tom willard: Miss sy-
monds. Nr. Alex Adrian: Miss Anita
DeRosset, Mr. Tom Henderson; Miss
Clark. DR.. r. E. Zachary; Miss Alice
Wright. Mr.. Tom Myers; Mr.. and Mrs
r. G. Rankin. Jr.; Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
E. Taylor; Miss Talulah DeRos3et
Mr.. c. NJ. Cooke; Miss Jeanie Peck
Mr.. Tom Davis; Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Carmichael; Colonel and Mrs. Cotton;
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Kenly: Mr.. ard
| Mrs. e c. Holt; Miss Bunting, Mr.
Marsden Bellamy. Jr.; Miss Mildred
| Davis Mr. Sam Potts; Miss West, Mr
Champ Davis; Miss Meta LeGrand
Mr.. Henry Peschau; Miss Nellie Emer-
son. Mr.. Geo. James: Miss Madeiinr
| DeRosset. Mr.. Leon Southerland: Mis-
| Williams. Mr.. Du Pree; Miss julia
/ Parsley Mr.. Henry Mcmillan; Mr.. ana
Mrs. Devereux Lippitt; Mr.. and Mrs
/ Harry Boatwright OF Portsmouth
| Miss short OF Lake Waccamaw. DR.
Asa Love: Mr. and Mrs r n. Nash
| Miss Young. Mr.. Tom Wright; Mis-;
Dabney OF Richmond. Mr.. Aubrey Pa-s
ley; Miss Olive Armstrong Mr. +.
Netts: Miss Cantwell Ar VIII Crow
Miss Katie Aafhtt. Er. II. D. Topp;n;
| OF New York
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
ANOTHER CASE OF SMALLPOX.
Another Child at the Pest House Has
Developed a Case OF Smallpox.

On Sunday afternoon another child
at the pest house was found to have
small pox. This makes three cases now
at the pest house. ope Of them beins
the colored woman by the name OF
BizZell. who was carried there about
two weeks ago. and the other two are
her children. There are also several
other negroes at the pest house who
were exposed to the disease.
When it was first discovered that
Mr. Frank r. King had the small pox
the physician thought the case was Of
a mild form, but 1t has developed into
a malignant type. He Is at his home
No. III Grace street and Is being nursed
by his father who has had the small
pOX
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
SPELLING MATCH.
Junior Members OF Y. NJ. c. A. Were
Entertained Yesterday.

The Junior members were entertain
ed yesterday from to s. The pro-
gram consisted Of a spelling match
which was won by Louis Orrell the
prize for which was q base ball. The
next event was a peanut hunt and
was won by Master c. C. Brown. the
prize being a base ball mitt. A word
contest followed and this was won by
Master Richard Grant who was pre-
sented with a huge stick Of candy
weighing about pounds He may not
be at school today. Valentines were
distributed and then each boy vas
given bag Of peanuts and all went
home feeling that they had spent a
very pleasant afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
The Steamer Manchuria a, sa.ebo.

Nagasaki. February 15.-The Russian
East Asiatic Line steamer Manch1ria.
recently captured by the japanese. has
arrived at Sasebo. Japan.
The steamer Aanchuria sailed from
Copenhagen November 10th for PORT
Arthur and viadivostock She f. OF
3,7o8 net tons register. Built at Copen-
hagen IN 1900.
Russian yladivostock Squa6ron.
Toxic. Saturday. February 13-TIe
Russian Vladiyostock squadron IL still
in sight. crushing the sea OF Japan A
report 10 the effect that Aatsuyasna. on
the inland sea. had been bom5srded
by the Russian squadron is untrue.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Carolina Yacht Club Held Annual
Meeting Last Night

The annual meeting OF the Carolina
Yacht Club was held last night In the
court house. The meeting was calie
to order by Commodore J. K Will
liams with Purser John B. Peschau
acting as secretary. Commodore WI
hams made a very interesting report
OF the work done during the past year
by the governing board. among other
things mentioning a number OF i'm
provements that had been made on
the property Of the club.
The following officers were electe
for the ensuing year: j. K. William,.
commodore; ]. Van B. Meets, he=I
captain; c. Giles, Jr., flag captain
John B. Peschau, purser; II. Mel.
Green. marshall governing board,
Messrs. S. NJ. Boatwright. e. Paysol
Willard, R c. DeRoset. Commodore
]. X. Williams, and feet captain. j.
VanB Nets.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
STORY OF CHE.MUIPHO FIGHT.
Brave End Of the Russian Ships
Cheered by Foreigners.

Nagasaki. February 14.-The vessels
that comprised the Japanese fleet which
attacked and destroyed the Russian
cruisers Variag and Korietz at Chemul-
po on the Sth instant were the cruisers
Naniwa. Akachiho. Akashi, Suma. and
the Asama. Japan did not lose man.
The survivors from the Variag and
the KorietZ. the Russian cruisers that
were sunk by the Japanese feet at
Chemulpo last Tuesday. still remain on
board the British cruiser Talbot. the
Italian cruiser Elba and the French
cruiser Pascal.
The situation Is becoming acute as
the japanese have twice made demands
on the commanders OF the three for
eign vessels that the Russians be sur
rendered as prisoners of war. The cap
tain Of the Talbot. being the senior
naval officer. each time replied that he
was waiting instructions from his gov
ernment. None Of the Russians is on
board the American gunboat Vicks-
burg whose commander considers that
the japanese are right in their demand.
the Russians took advantage of the
clemency Of the japanese in returning
to the harbor. then taking refuge on
the foreign vessels and refusing to sur
render. whereas the Japanese feet re-
Trained from sinking them in the open
sea as they could have done.
magnificent episode in the battle
was the second eortie OF the two Rus
sian cruisers. With bands playing the
national anthem. the international fleet
loudly cheering the bravery and gall
lantry Of the Russians the Variag and
KorietZ faced the Japanese fleet in
what was certain death. The positions
Of the wreck appear to be such that
1t will be easy to recover the guns.
The Russian losses were one officer and
40 men killed and AGA wounded
A dispatch from Chemulpo gives the
following account Of the destruction OF
the Russian cruiser Variag aAd gun
boat Korietz: The Japanese fleet. COM
manded by Admiral Uriu on the flag
ship Adenurma. arrived at noon and
sent a wireless telegram to the Japan
ese cruiser Chigoda. which was lying
at anchor between the Variag and Ko-
rietz. to join the feet outside The
Russians found themselves trapped
Admiral Uriu then signalled. giving the
Russians five minutes in which to sur
render. The Russians ignored the de-
mand to surrender and the japanese
opened fire. A brisk engagement last
ing two hours followed. The Russian
vessels getting the worst Of an encoun-
ter, in which the odds were over
whelmingly against them. steamed
back into the harbor. The Vorfag
which was badly injured. listed heavily
Two hours later the Russians tried tc
break through the japanese fleet which
was encountered four miles from the
inner harbor. A fierce fight followed
The Russian vessels were badly dam
aged. The Korietz was blown up pre-
sumabiy BY its own crew. in order tc
escape capture. A portion OF the crew
was rescued by the French and Italiar
vessels in the harbor. The Variag tr e
to escape. but suddenly an explosion
was heard and the Variag was seen IL
sink. Whether she was sunk by q
Japanese shell or by her own crew i
not known. The United States gun
boat yicksburg and the British cru g =
Talbot witnessed the battle
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19

TAe Japs Are Now Trying - esA,s
Port Arthur. But Tnas is Par a
the Plan to Harrass the Ruasaa.
Fleet, Until Korea Can be Occ1-
pied-Story Of the Recent Che
mulpho Fight, Giving Account OF
the Brave End Of the Russian Ships
Americans Offer Large Contrfbu-
tions TO the Japanese War Funds
There il no Real Light on the Stu
alton and Great Secrecy Is Main
tanned by Both Governments-Iti 1.
Estimated That Japan Can Place
100000 Troops I'm the Field With.
out Impairing the National De-
fenses.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
JAPAN APPEALS TO U. S.
Asks That Russia be Prevailed ON TO
Release Japanese Subjects.

Washington. February. 14-Japan win
appeal TO the United States to prevail
on the Russian government 10 release
be detained at Port Arthur. Mr.. TAX
hire. the Japanese minister. IL IS ex-
pected viii take the appeal TO Secretary
Hay tomorrow. In a cablegram receiv-
ed from Toxic today the minister Was
informed that according to news
brought to Che Foo by a British steam
er from Port Arthur 100 japanese ref
ugees had been taken from the steamer
by the Russian authorities just before
the vessel sailed. in spite OF the p-o-
teet OF the japanese. Having agreed
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
The Pefrified Man.

Asheville, n. c.. February 15.-As a
result OF its inspection OF so-calle
"Petrif1ed man. which was exhibited
here. the grand jury today returned
true bills against Squire Andy Sitton
and John Long for conspiracy to de-
fraud. A bill was also returned against
Sitton for obtaining money under false
pretenses. Both men are under bond.
Long is charged with being an accom-
plice OF the "planting" of the stcne man
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
SLOWLY RECOVERING.
Hhydcinns Think There Is Little
Boubt About Mrs Piners RecoV-
srS.

3he condition of Mrs. Elizabeth
P4ar. tae aged lady who was run over
~ O street car several months ago ana
had both feet cut of, Is much improv-
d aad there is little doubt now about
her recovering. She is still at the
Games walker Memorial hospital. Her
poaditi0a has improved to such an ex-
AeRt that she is able to sit in a rolling
ehaE and be rolled around the build
ha.
Mrs Piner is a woman over 20 years
s age and when she was first injured
aS enc had any idea that she could
R04oTer.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
RESUMEW0RK
Many ofthe StrikersWent
Back to Work
on Yesterday
THE LAST DAY

An These Who Do Not Go to Work
This Morning Will Lose Their Po-
sstions-WiI be Required to Va
cxte Houses Owned by Railroad at
OHoe1GeneraI Manager Kenly Says
Not More Than 500 Went Out ON
stzike-4, 900 Men in maintenance
e( Way OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 60
and 60 Per Cent. Said to be Ne
zrees-SpeciaI Deputies Appointed
to azard T-acE-
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
Death OF q Well known Chemist.

Washington. February 15.-Dr. E A
Schweinitz. chief Of division in the
cgricultural department. and one OF the
foremost chemists in the country, ed
here today OF uraemia. In recent years
ne had been dean ot the medical school
Cf the Columbian University. DR..
SchweinitZ was born in Salem.N. G.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
STILL FALLING.
Cotton Fell One Hundred Points on
Yesterday.

The war in the far east il having a
depressing effect on the cotton market
May futures on yesterday fell nearly
100 points and March cottin did
fall 100 points. May cotton closed yes
terday at 1881 and March at 1888. This
is quite different from the prices quoted
TWO weeks ago. New York spot cotton
several weeks ago was over IL cents
and yesterday il was 1876. No local
prices have been quoted in several
weeks.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19
Mr.. Albright to Come to Wilmington
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh. n. c.. February Is
Percy r. Albright. for several years
head OF the. North Carolina Car Ser
vice Association, today sold his new
residence here 10 Staples Fuller, son
Of William w. Fuller. OF New York.
Mr.. Albright. IL Is understood, goes
TO Wilmington March 1st. and will
be with the Atlantic Coast Lne.
Judge Purnell appoints ". c. Brin-
son. of Washington. United States
commissioner
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19

Mr.. W. J. Meredith has been awarded
she contrack for carrying the mail from
the postoffice to the stations. The con
tract begins on July 1st.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-19

Miss Herietta Auerbach. OF Atlanta
is in the city on a visit t. her aunt
Mrs. Joe Kahn.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-01-28

We have just received the largest shipment of saddlery that ever came to Globe, consisting of mems saddles, boys saddles, ladies saddles, double harness single harness, collars, riding brides, quits, and many other things too numerous to mention. Anyone needing anything in the saddery line give us call before buying. Sultan Bros, dealers in everything.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-01-28
ARIZONA-H HANCOCK PROPERTY
Supt. Sieboth Confident That 1t Will Develop into Valuable Mine

A. c. Sieboth, during his visit to Houghton, Michigan, in an interview with the Mining Gazette, expressed a feeling of confidence concerning the future of the Arizona Hancock Con- solidated properties in Globe district, of which he is the superintendent. He said:
 "The work on the property at pres ent consists of driving crosscut tun' nel to intersect the main vein at depth of about 400 feet. It is calcu- lated that the tunnel will have to be carried a distance of SIS feet. It is now in 775 feet.
 "The vein which will be opened by the tunnel has already been prospected from surface by shafts, one going the tunnel level. This shaft will be connected with the tunnel by means of drift as soon as possible, which will furnish first rate ventilation. The shaft work has developed ground which warrants my belief in a success ful future for the Arizona Hancock. In fact, it shows fine values. It is a straight copper proposition with no concentrating necessary so far as indi- cations go, although what greater depth may develop is, of course, i'm possible to say. 1 think, however, that the mine will develop smelling ore.
 ''In driving the present distance of 775 fset in the tunnel, which is known as the Proctor, several minor veins have been cut, but none of them has been prospected single foot outside of the tunnel walls. These veins show copper sulphuretted ore, and one in particular is quite substantial in ap- pearance.
 ''The Arizona Hancock is still in the prospective stage, and is not developed to the assured position which the Lake Superior & Arizona has attained but with me it is favorite, and I can say, conscien tiously and conservative ly, that 1t is prospect of very good promise indeed"
Arizona silver belt., 1904-01-28

D. J. Alberga, the genial traveller for the Standard Biscuit company and Gettleson & Rhine of San Francisco, is a visitor here. MT. Alberga is always A welcome visitor to our town mer- chants.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-01-28

An agent of the Dixie Carnival com pany was here several days trying to enlist the support of business tirms and societies for carnival here in the near future, but apparently little in- terest is taken in the proposition.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-01-28

R.B. Moore, of Reno, has been taken to Phoenix for medical treatment. He is suffering from dropsy and his con dition is said to be serious. Mir. Moore at one time represented Gila county in the legislature.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-01-28

Albert Lee, an experienced and reli- able shoemaker, has opeDed shop next to the bridge, on North Broad street, where he will be pleased to receive orders for work which he guarantees to be tirst-class in every respect,
Arizona silver belt., 1904-01-28

Mesa has decided to hold an election to vote on the prop )sition of issuing bonds to build a wagon road to the dam, on February 20. Neither Phoe- nix nor Tempe have yet set date for an election to determine the same question.