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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Odds Against Russia.

St. Petersburg. BY Cable.-The cable
story of the fierce fight off Port Arthur
between the torpedo flotillas, which oc-
Cured "Wednesday and the lombard
ment which followed on Thursday
,, morning, was not given out here until
after midnight.
Two official messages from Viceroy
Alexieff had been received during the
Cay and presented to the Emperor, but
tie public remained in suspense. The
was that Admiral Makarof
had directed the attack upon the enc
n:ys feet. When the texts appeared it
became evident that the collision be-
tween the torpedo flotillas has occur
ned accidentally during the night,
While the Russians were scouting in
search of the enemy.
AS far as is known here, this is the
first time torpedo boats have engaged
each other at sea. All the odds were
against the Russians as the Japanese
.1otlla was supported by the, cruiser
q
dash for the foe and apparently ,hau
the better of the combat, sinking a
Japanese torpedo boat, until the crili-
sers got within range and one OF the
latter's shells crippled the Stere-
suschtchi."
The gallant action Of Vice Admiral
Makaroff in transferring his flag to the
fast cruiser Novik and sailing out IN
the face of the enemy in an attempt at
rescue receives unstinted praise, stamp
ing him at the outset OF his command
Is q man of force and action who IN
sists on being in the van OF the hght-
il.g. The removal Of the battleship Ret-
y;zsn from the moath of the inner har-
l,or. which marked the assumption OF
command by Admira. Makaroff. Will
rcrmit the free exit OF the heavy
.rnored ships. With the channel open
il is believed that Admiral Makaroh
will make the squadron an aggressive
force.
Appreciating the misfortune OF the
feet it is believed that Admiral Maka-
rolf will attempt to unite his forces by
bringing the Valdivostock squadron TO
Port Arthur.
Repairs on the battleship Retvizan
will be completed in few weeks, 6u'
tie battleship Czaravitch is so badly
damaged that it is not thought that
size can participate in any OF the oper-
ations for a long time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
A Heavy Gale.

San Francisco, Special.-The worst
rain anal wind storm in 10 years swept
over this city and along the Pacific
coast Thursday. doing much damage to
shipping, railroads and frame buildings
through the State. The storm extended
from San Diego to Vancouver Island.
and it is feared that many marine dis
asters have occurerd along the coast.
Telegraph and telephone wires were
prostrated in every direction and for
several hours this cit, was entirely cut
off from the outside world. A passen-
{ ger train .atzthe Alameda. s.s Mole g across
the track, so fierce was the gale there
The steeple of St Paul's church, one
of the handsomest in this city. was
snapped Off and many buildings under
construction. were badly damaged. A
seven-story brick building. almost COM
pleted at the corner Of Bush and Polk
streets, was hcpeessly wrecked.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Alexieff,s Report.

y'iceroy .Alexieff has sent the follow
ing message to the Emperor:
'In the fight between orr torpedo
boats and the japanese cruisers on
March 10. Captain Mattensseyitch. En-
SIGN AleXandroff. an; Mechanical Engi-
reer Blinilf, received slight wounds
and Ensign Zaeiff was severely "ouha-
ed in the head. losing an eye.
THE commandant at Port Arthur re-
rcrts the following details of the bom-
lsrdment of the fortress there on
March 10: AS soon as the enemy OPEN
ed fire our batteries replied. Six OF tn,
cnerny's ships remained behind the
Lao Tishin promontory and opened hre
On the fortress over that shelter. They
ceased bombardment at lis p. NJ. The
enemy fired about 200 projectiles One
she'll from the battery No. 10, on Elee-
trie Cliff, damaged a Japanese cruiser
sers2usly.
.,G'he results of the bombardment
were significant. Six soldiers were
wounded. Three inhabitants OF the
town wounded.
ACCORDING to General stoessles re-
mort the officers and soldiers in the
shore batteries displayed exemplary
courage and fired their guns in perfect
order
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
A PROCLAMATION ISSUED
Our Army and Navy Ordered to OBJ.
serve Strict Neutrality.

Washington Special. = President
Roosevelt, after conference with
Secretary of State Hay, issued the
following executive orde:.:
Cali officials of the government,
civil, military and naval, are hereby
directed not only to observe the Pres
ident's proclamation Of neutrality in
the pending war between Russia and
Japan, but also to abstain from either
action or speech which can legiti.
mately cause irritation to either OF
the combatants. The government Of
the United States represents the peo-
pie of the United States. not only
in the sincerity with which it is en-.
deavoring to keep the scales of neu-
trality exact and even, but in the sim
cerity with which it deplores the
breaking out Of the present war; and
hopes that it may end with the earli.
est possible moment and with the
smallest possible loss to those en-
gagged. Such war inevitably in
creases and infames the susceptible
ties Of the combatants to anything
in the nature of an injury or slight
by outsiders. Too often combatants
make conflicting claims as to the du-
ties and obligations Of neutrals, so
that even when discharging these du-
ties and obligations with scrupulous
care, it is difficult to avoid giving Of
fense to one Or the other party. To
such unavoidable causes of OffenSe
due to the performance Of national
duty, there must not be added any
avcidable causes. 1t is always unfor-
tunate to bring Old World antipathies
and jealousies into our life or by
speech or conduct to excite anger and
resentment toward our nation in
friendly foreign lands; but III gov
ernment employe whose official posi-.
ton makes him in some sense the
representative of the people, the mis-
chief of such action is greatly in
creased. a strong and self-conlident
nation should be particularly careful
not only of the rights, but Of the sus-
capabilities of its neighbors, and now
adays all the nations of the world
are neighbors, cne to the other.
All officials of the government,
civil, military or naval, are expected
to carry themselves, both in act and
in deed, as to give no cause of just
offense to the people of any foreign
land and friendly power-and with
all mankind we are no win friend
ship"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16

Investigation Committee.

Washington, special.-When the
House met Saturday Speaker Cannon
announced the special committee pro
vided for in the Mccall resolution
adopted by sthe House yesterday to in
vestigate "the Indictment report from
the Postoffice Department as follows:
Representative Mccall, of Msssachus-
etts, chairman; Representatives Hit.
Republican. of Illinois; Burton, Repub-
lican, of Ohio; Metcalf, Republican, of
California; sMcDermctt, Democrat, of
New jersey; Bartlett. Democrat. of
Georgia. and Richardson. Democrat. OF
Alabama,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Letter From President.

Norfolk. Special-Presdent Roose-
welt sent the following letter TO Secre-
tary Sheperd. of the jamestown Expo
sition Company. endorsing the tercen-
tennial to he held in 1907, as demand
ing tile united effort of the whole ma
lion in commemorating the real birth
Il the nation
White House. Washington. D. G..
March 9, 1901.
my Dear Sir: l trust need hard
ly say to you how apt regard the
proposed tercentennial celebration tc'
be held -on-the borders Of Hampton
mark an epoch III tne HIsVorY VI ouI
country. The first permanent settlement
os English-speaking people OF Ameri-
can soil at Jamestown in 1907, marks
the beginning of the history OF the
United States. The 300th anniversary OF
that event must be celebrated by the
people of our Union as a whole.
with best wishes, believe he.
Sincerely yours.
"THEODORE ROOSEVELT -
General Fitzhug Lee. president OF the
Exposition Company. will probably
take. charge of the headquarters TO be
crenel in Washington 10 work for a
national appropriation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Palmetto Items.

Mr.. T. A. Clark, who lives near
Florence. lost his dwelling house and
barn by fire Saturday. The fire
caught between the roof and the cell
ing and as Mr.. Clark was not at home
had cot too much headway to be stop,
pcd when Mrs. Clark had summoned
help. The total loss on the dwelling
vas s1.5l0. covered by about $500 in
surance. About one-third Of the house
hold goods were saved.
st meeting Of the board OF direc-
tors Of the Chiquola Manufacturing
Company. of Honea Path, held in their
Office there Monday, it was decided to
submit the question OF increasing their
nlant from 1900 to 10000 spindles to
a meeting of the stockholders to be
held on the 18th Of April. There is no
doubt that the suggestion will be adopt
ed Inv the stockholders. Already more
than S5 per cent. OF the money asked
fo, has been subscribed. The Chiquola
Mill was built in 1902 and has MADE
money from the beginning.
Charlie L.omax, colored employe OF
the Pickcns oil Mill. became entangled
in the machinery at the mill Monday
afternoon and received injuries from
which he died early next morning. he
was a worthy negro. His home was
in Greenville.
The extensive and considerable task
of rebuilding the three Cliftons, whose
splendid mill properties were swept
away by the waters of the raging Paco-
let last June, is about concluded. For
weeks and weeks past President
Twitchell, of the company. has been
engaged purchasing and having Install
ed the machinery equipment at each
mill. No. has not only been rebuilt
with its former equipment, 23,0l2 spin
dies and 79S looms. hut No. 2 has been
finished and 27,116 spindles and SCI
looms placed in shape. The first mill
is already manufacturing cotton.
The Medical Society Of South Caro-
lima, which is the trustee Of the old
Roper Hospital fund, has scheme for
the bnildipE OF new hospital en- the
site of the old Roper Hospital in
Charleston, if that city will take over
tile place and give it the support
which is now given the city hospital,
the latter institution being abandoned
and disposed Of. the proceeds of the
sale revertiug to the city treasurer, II
tie city council so elects. The scheme
meets with the approval Of a large
number. who think that the new hos
uital would be much more economical
Than the present arrangement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
THE WAR in THE FAR EAST

, guns in the squadron of six battleships,
and each gun fired five rounds, making
a total of 120 huge projectiles that
were fired at the city. The lombard
ment was deliberate and carefully
planned. In order to aid in perfecting
the firing Admiral Togo stationed the
cruisers in a position due east OF the
entrance to the harbor, and at right
angles to the battleships. The cruisers
observed the range and effect of the
firing and signaled the results and sug-
gestions by wireless telegraphy. Adj
i..iral Togo was unable 20 learn def
nitely the results of the bombardment,
butslaterF private reports indicate that
much destruction was caused in the
city where serious fires broke out.
There also was damage to batteries.
Capt Shokiro Asai, commanding the
fotilla of torpedo boat destroyers, had
cnly three destroyers, but attacked the
six Russian destroyers, ordered his
craft to close in with the enemy. He
Steamed SO close to tho enemy's de-
sircyers: that they almost touched. and
q most desperate conflict ensued, from
which the Russians retired badly dis
ahled. :, -
TIE japanese fotilla which sunk the
mines at the mouth of the harbor later
engaged two Russian destroyers. This
fotil!a was commanded Ivy Command
er Tsuchiya. Admiral Togo's object in
sending cruisers to Talien Wan Bay
was to encompass the destruction of
signal station mine depot at Sam
Shento This object was achieved and
the buildings were demolished!
Rear Admiral DeWa and Uriu par
ticipated in the operations under Ad-
miral Togo. the details of whose opera
tions became known in Japan only
Sunday The news created intense en-
thusiasm.. Admiral Togo's report came
last night, and but it was withheld
Until shown to the Emperor. Admiral
Togo is permanently numbered among
The heroes Of the empire.
The latest report places the japanese
less at nine. killed, five seriously
wounded and seventeen slightly hurt
The Japanese fleet was not damaged IN
the fghtihg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Senator T:jl.nan Better.

Washington, specia.-senator Till
ran who TO. 4 week has had serious
trouble with his throat. is reported to
he very much improved and the conf
dent expectation is expressed that he
will be able to leave the city for the
South during the present week for a
period of recuperation. The improve:
rent is due to the relief experienced
from the lancing Of another abcess;
The Senator swallows readily no" ana
i. able to converse without difficulty.
This morning the Senate. suffered en-
treme pain. its intensity being greater
than any he had experienced since his
throat affection first manifested ltsell.
But Saturdays operation ended the
Dain
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
A Million Dollar Loss.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, special.-The Sus-
ouehanna river was falling rapidly and
the receding waters have left devasta-
ton in their path from here to Sayre
Pa, a distance of IS miles. The river
is reported clear of ice, but from Sayre
10 the New York State line there is an
other blockade. Three miles south OF
here is Nanticoke. distance of six
miles, the ice still remains in the river
There can as yet be no real estimate
of damage done. though it is safe to
say the loss 70 railroads, mines and
other industries in the wyoming valley
alone will reach 4 million dollars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
MANY LIBRARIES IN CHINA.
ceIestials AbundantIy 9rovided With
Readine Matter

ceIestials AbundantIy 9rovided With
Reading Matter.
China is essentially reading coun'
try. Circulating libraries have been
in existence all over the Middle king
dom for ages and nowadays they are
wheeled about from door to door so
you see that the "Booklovers' library"
is not new or original idea. In fact,
the life and history Of the Chinese
make one realize those words found in
Ecclesiastes: THAT which hath been
done is that which shall be done; and
there is no new thing under the sun" !"
Books are cheap in China. Anyone
can have twenty-one volumes octave
of the standard Chinese dictionary
and all the thirteen classics as well
for the modest sum OF $3.50 of our
money The are all over the empire
famous Chinese libraries. The Chi
nese have always illustrated their
books in black and white.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Senator Tillman Better.

Washington, Special.-senator Till
mans condition continues favorable
and he is resting easy. The operation
on the tonsil which resulted in remov-
ing the nus from the abscess has re-
I;eyed him great deal and he now
takes nourishmcnt more freely. Inc
temperature is also satisfactory. Those
attending him say they nov see no
cause for apprehension. il the improve
ment continues as at present the family
hope the Senator may take his project
cd trip South in few days.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
rsuchuria In Bad Shape.

Pekin., BY Cable.-Private Chinese
reports that are being received here
I state that Ithes whole Of Manchuria is
in a state OF utter confusiong owing to
.he Russians having seized all food
supplies and other commissariat neces-
sites. The natives are streaming south
toward the ports and are suffering
great har6ships. The late military
! goyernor al Kirin has committed sui
eide. owi,ig TO his inability to relieve
the speor;e's distress or stop the Rus
stan depreda.ions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
NO.. H..
No Plain Cooks.

Sir Thomas Horne, the president Of
the Canadian Pacific Railroad, made
recently tour OF inspection over the
Pennsylvania line FROM Philadelphia
10 Pittsburg.
Sir Thomas was much pleased with
the service and cuisine uf his dining
car. He inspected the kitchen and
showed great interest in the skilled
nanelvers Of the. cook. sszss,
The cook. who was something OF a
wag. described to him distinguished
visitor the kitchens of the great New
York hotels, where the walls are OF
glass the floors of vitrified brick, the
tables of white marble. and the cook
inc utensils of German silver.
"a great hotel Chef" he said, has
from fifty to seventy-five assistants
under him. know one of these chefs,
and visited. him two weeks ago. His
assistant cooks were all young women
the prattiest lot Of young women /
ever saw.
why, Gaston,' said to my friend,
why pretty girls you employ!
Indeed. they are pretty" said he.
Plain cooks won't do here
Colombia has great wealth lying un-
touched on her plains and in her for.
ests and mountains. r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Train DrrliIsI.

Murphy, n. c.. special.--The passen-
ger on the Murphy branch of the At
laniic. Knoxville & Northern Railway
due here at ; o'clock Saturday even
ing. was derailed near Halls Crossing
three miles south cf this place. The
engine and tender alone kept inc
track. both passenger coaches leaving
the track and turning over IN th'
ditch. The wreck was caused by
broken rail. Several persons wefs
slightly hurt. An elderly woman ny
TIE name Of Shepherd. who lives neal
Franklin, this State. is the only person
seriously hurt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
H.ayy Fire Loss.

Chester. S. c.. Specialize most
disastrous Ere IN years broke out in
the basement of the Bewley Hardware
Company's store Sunday night at II
o'clock, and. despite the heroic work
of the fire department, rapidly spread
to the adjoining building occupied by
Kluttz's New York Racket. For a
time it was feared the entire block
would go. The fire was gotten under
control about o'clock Monday morn
ing, after destroying more than $4,000
worth Of property.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Preached on Lynchlng.

Springfield, Ohio. special.-It has
been decided by the authorities here
and at Columbus that the remaining
seven companies of State militia which
were called here by the recent race
riots may be safely dispensed with and
all the troops will accordingly leave
here in the morning. The city has been
thronged all day with strangers who
have carried away with them relics Of
the Jail, levee districts, and the pole
on which Dixon was hung. The pas
tors of practically all Of the churches
in the city preached on the lessons to
be drawnsfrom the lynching.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
TeIegraphic Briefs.

Wesley NJ. Oler, of Baltimore, was
elected president of the American Ice
Company.
DIR. Won Koerber, the Austrian Pre-,
mier. made pessimistic speech at the
opening OF the Reichsrath.
Fire at Bocas del Toro, Columbia, de-
stroyed 100 buildings. including the
American consulate.
Governor Odells Shipbuilding Trust
securities we're sold at an apparent loss
of s129,790
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Georgia Delegates.

Gainesville. Ga. Special.-Judge II
C. Tate, OF Lumpkin county, and Col
onel Spence, of Pickens county, were
chosen as delegates to the national
Rapubican convention TO represent the
ninth congressional district OF Georgia
walter Fl. Johnson. w. ]. Lyons, Marry
Stillwell Edwards and ii. Il. Jon!lsoi
were endorsed as delegates from the
State at large. ]. ", Lyons was en-
dorscd for Georgia's member OF th'
national committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Poisoned Rv Rougi, on Rats.

Dothan, Ala, specisl.-Mr. j. y. Pc
tcrman, his wife and three children,
ard Mrs. Angus Kirkland and her
baby. were poisoned Thursday morning
by eating biscuits which were made
from flour in which Rough -on-Rats
had been put by a small Child of Mr
Pei arnan. Prompt medical attention
vas procured and they are now out OF
dancer
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
S!IarpIey Sentenced.

Washington, special.-First Lieuten-
ant sharpley, of the Twelfta Cavalry
having been tried by a general court.
martial at Manila and found guilty OF
serious charges affecting his mora!
character. has been sentenced to dis
missal from the army. The papers have
bsen prepared in the Var Department
for transmission to the President.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Emperor William on Board.

Dover, England, BY Cable-The Ger.
man Lloyd steamer Koenig Albert, on
it's way to the Mediterranean with En-
peror William on board, arrived here
Sunday afternoon. Sir William Henry
Crundall former mayor of Dover, went
On board the Koenig and delivered the
dispatches. after which the vessel pro-
ceeded.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Found Dead.

Alexandria. special-Frank Summers,
a blacksmith, was found dead beside
his mothers grave at Union Cemetery
FIis face and a portion of his neck had
been badly mutilated by large dogs,
which we're attacking the body when IL
was discovered. Suicide is suspected.
a wife and five children survive him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-03-16
Two Army Corps tosEast.

st. Petersburg, BY Cable.--The fifth
army corps at Moscow and the tenth
army corps at Kharkoff will start for
the far East in few days. After the
war has ended the two corps will re-
turn to their stations. but the other
troops that are already in the Orient
will remain permanently in the Asiatic
provision.