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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

ly returned to the Kasaga Monday.
They entered the river in a Korean
junk, and at 2 o'clock Sunday discov-
cred a party Of Russians leaving the
right bank of the river near Hoag
Toryuho, in a junk.
~"YaInaguchi attacked them and q
patrol of mounted Japanese troops or
the left BAN OF the river joining in the
attack. III the meantime another lars
Russian junk Joined the first one an6
opened fire on the Japanese. The Rus
slams retired, reached the bank an,
fed inland. The exchange of fire lastec
an hour and twenty minutes. The
enemy had n killed and two wound
ed. We had no casualties"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
STUDENTS IN RACE RIOT
Kansas City High School Boys Keep
Negro Pupils Out Because of a
Murder Committed.

Kansas City, Kan. April 14.-The
murder of Roy Martin, Il freshman in
the high school. by Louis Gregory, a
negro, caused a demonstration by the
white pupils at the school. When
eighty negro pupils went to school this
morning they were prevented from en-
terinS the building by 700 white BOYS
and girls who blocked the doorways.
N negro pupil can enter this build
ing at least until Roy Martin is buried"
declared the leader among the white
boys, and this sentiment was ~re-echoed
by the other white pupils, and the
negroes, after a brief parley, left the
scene. The teachers urged to pupils
not to go too far, but made no attempt
to change their purpose. Gregory is in
Jail and no further trouble is expected.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
CARNAGE WAS HORRIBLE
Details of the Sinking of the koriet7
in ChemuIpo Harbor Made Public
for the First Time.

Victoria, B. c., April 15.-Details of
the light between the Russian cruiser
Variag and the Japanese fleet, which
have never been published on this side,
We're supplied by the passengers Of the
Northern Pacific liner Victoria, just
arrived from the orient. The principal
details relate to the awful effects of
the Japanese shell fire. and the strange
attacks of the battle. The Korean Re
view OF a late date, gives the following
version of the historic combat:
The Variag and Korietz made
straight for the easterly channel, steer
ing a little west of south, the Japa-
nese fleet waiting for them eight miles
away. When four miles separated
them, the Japanese threw shots across
the Russians bows as a signal to heave
to and surrender.
THE only answer the Russians made
was to crowd on more fire, and the
Variag began to cave the korietz be-
hind, and steaming at "a knots, headed
straight for the Japanese flagship. The
object was to get as close as possible to
the Japanese, as the Variag's guns
We're only Of 6 40 inches, and quite
useless at a long range.
This was at five minutes before
noon. The Japanese fleet was de-
ployed into a line facing he approach
ing steamers, apparently not intending
to bring their whole force to bear on
them. The two Japanese vessels that
smashed the Variag to pieces were the
Asama and the Chi Yoda; no other
vessels Of the Japanese fleet took part.
mot long after the warming shots
the two japanese ships let loose with
their whole batteries. the noise being
terrific. The Nariag swerved to the
eastward and gave the Japanese her
starboard ~broadside. All abou her the
sea was torn into foam and spouting
fountains Of water by the machine gun
fire n exploding shells. Her steering
gear was smashed early in the fight,
and size had to depend entirely on her
engines to steer her.
Seeing it was impossible to make
the eastward passage, the Variag's
commander headed for the west and
came around in a course which brought
the Varaig very much nearer to the
japanese. Then the deadly work. was
| done to her. Tel of her twelve gun
captains were shot away. Shells struck
her forecastle; n passed between the
arm and body OF q gunner VINO had his
hand on his hip and, bursting, killed
every other nan on The forecastle. Both
bridges were destroyed by bursting
shells. Captain RubniefI was seriously
wounded. a lieutenant who WAS in the
coming tower pcering through the Oh
s%ervation slit had his face beaten clean
in and his head reduced TO a pup by
the terrific impact OF II shell which
struck the slit just opposite hi. face
n exploded.
Scenes on the fore and aft deck were
sickening. The Variag's Went
violently insane shortly after the an
gaGement, and the wounded men hal
TO wait until boats with medical as
sistance arrived from the Neutral ships.
The explosion of the KOriaf2 was or
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
FLOODS AT WINNIPEG.
Waters Of tho Red River Are Flown
Down Main Stream.

waters or inc heQ river are FloNvIng
Down Main Stream.
st. Paul, April ia Winnipeg spe-
cial to the Pioneer Press says:
AT midnight flood water from the
Red river is flowing down Main street.
and the barns Of the Winnipeg electric
railway company, it is feared, will be
swept away. The water Is rising rapid
ly and it is endangering the bridges.
Since yesterday the Red river has risen
feet and people along it's banks
are tseeing to places of safety.
The AssinibOine i've is also rising
rapidly, and from all parts of the prov
ince come reports of thrilling scapes.
At OXboW 1870 feet of the Canadian Pa
cific's massive steel bridge has been
washed away, effectually stopping
transcontinental traffic, which will not
be resumed for several days.
Much other damage has been done.
Telegraph service to the west has been
cnt off.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
NO HELP FOR BEAVERS.
Postoffice BoodIer Denied Habeas
Corpus Writ by the Supreme

Washington, Apri, 13.-The United
States supreme court today decided the
New York case against Geo. w. Beav-
ers, late chief Of the salary and allow
ance division Of the postofice depart
ment. It was on >an appeal from the
decision of the circuit court of New
York, refusing to grant a writ of
habeas-corpus.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
MORTGAGES Are Held Good.

Trenton. N. j., April 11.-Judge Kirk
patrick. In federal court today, signed an
order instructing Receiver smith of the
United States ~shipbuilding company, to
admit the validity of SIG. 600, 600 mortgage
held against the ompany by the Mercan-
tile Trust company Of New York, and a
100000 mortgage held by the New York
Security and Trust company.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
Was Not Second Glass Matter,

washington, April IL The suprern-
court decided today that the books pub
lished periodically are not entitled to
transmission through the malls as sec
ond class mail matter. The opinion
was delivered by Justice Brown, the
chief Justice and Justice Harlem dis
scented.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
CHOKED TO DEATH.
Twelve Year Old Girl Dead From Piece
of Bolonga Lodging in
Windpipe.

Sioux Falls, 8. D., April 16.-Rena John
son. l2-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles johnson, we'll Known residents of
this city, Is dead as the result of a chunk
Of bologna lodging in her w%indpipe. Three
physicians were summoned. but their eff
forts to save her life were unavailing.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
A DIFFERENT STORY.
Japanese Account of the skirmish on
the YaIu Sunday Indicates a

Toxic. April 15.-The official report of
Admiral Hosega of the skirmish in the
Yalu river which occurred last Sunday,
arrived today. 1t follows:
I'm accordance with my instruction,
the captain of the cruiser Kasaga d.
rected Lieutenant Yamaguchi with five
tue to scout In the mouth of the Ynlu.
They accomplished the work and safe
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
Railroad Is Robbed.

Lincoln. Neb.. April 11.-Burglars tbs
morning dynamited the safe of the Union
Pacific depot at Yutan, forty miles north
OF here and secured $50. The safe was
completely demolished and fragments
blown through the sides Of the depot,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
DIETRICH "EXONERATED
Nebraska Senator Is Declared by the
Senate Committee Free of All

Washington. April Ex-senator Diet
rich has been exonerated from all
blame in connection with p~ostofice
patronage in Nebraska by the special
committee Of the senate which made
the investigation of his Indictment. The
report was submitted to the senate to-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
Good Words for Makaroff.

Washington. April 14.-News of the
death of Admiral Makaroff caused a
profound sensation in naval and mill
tary circles here, for he was probably
better known here han any other Rus
sian naval officer. This was because
Of the fact hat he had visited the
United States in 1S96-97. and also COM
manded the Russian North Pacific
squadron, which brought him into fire.
quent contact with American ava Of
ticers in those waters, and sometimes
into American ports on the west coast.
The general opinion is hat Makaroff
was an officer Of singular ability. as a
sailor, being thoroughly scientific In
his methods, of more han usual in
telligence, and Of a physical presence
which gave him splendid power of COM
mand. In the matter of personal brav-
cry he had no superior.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
KILLED By CAvElN.
Norkmen Repairing Some Water Pipes
in Ditch Crushed to Death-Not

Sioux Falls, s. D., April 16.-Alvah J..
Smith, a workman employed by a local
plumber, lost his life by the caving In of
O. ditch In which he was working. He was
about so years of age. Letters found in
his pocket indicate that his relatives re-
side at Goschen, Mass. The unfortunate
man was alone when the earth caved In
and his body was not discovered until an
hour afterward. He had been in Sioux
Falls only since last December.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
Japanese Army Spreads Out.

st. Petersburg. April l5.-Oticial re
April S TO April y, say all wa quiet
at both Port Arthur and in the terri
tory occupied by the M%anchurlan army.
The weather has been stormy and
snowfalls II heavy rains have pre-
vailed throughout the Kwan Tung pc
ninsula. The Japanese vanguard, oc-
cupying Win and Yongampo, had ex-
tended its line to the river Pomahua.
The Japanese were entrenchinS oppo-
site Schachedie, the working parties
wearing the Korean dress.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

Che Foo, April ia private dis
patch from Port Arthur says the Jap
anese attacked the place by daylight
today. The full Russian fleet went out
under Vice Admiral Makaroff and as
sisted by the fire of the forts drove the
enemy off. The dispatch adds that the
town is not debarred.
The effect of the b~ombardment OF
forts and fleet is not mentioned.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
The First Reports.

st. Petersburg, April 13.-Grand Duke
Vladimir, uncle of the car, received q
telegram today announcing that his
son Grand Duke Cyril, had been
wounded at Port Arthur.
A semi-official telegram received here
says the first class battleship Petrop-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22
A Japanese Hero Honored.

Toxic, April 15.-A fragment OF the
body OF Commander Hirose, who wa
killed March 81. in the second attempt
to bottle up Port Arthur was inferred
today with military honors.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

St. Petersburg, April BIT is Off
cially announced that Vice Admiral
Makaroff vas drowned at the time of
the sinking of the battleship P%etropav-
loySl a- .a
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

The basis Of the most indelible inks
Ia the ordinary nitrate Of silver.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

Annie Rosen, eight years old. Of Jer-
sey City Heights. Is said to be one OF
the mathematical marvels Of the day.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

Toxic, April 13.-An official telegram
from Niju says a company of Russian
troops attempted to cross the first
stream of the Yalu i've west of Wiju
this morning. and that Il company of
Japanese attacked and drove the Rus
slams back. The bodies Of 20 dead Rus
slams We're found after the fight. Their
uniforms Shove that they belonged to
the Twelfth regiment of sharpshooters.
he dispatch says that small parties Of
russians without uniforms lave at
tempted to cross the Yalu at different
points between Wiju and Yongumpo,
and they were all driven back.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

Wei Hal Wei, April 13.-The British
gunboat Espiegle, arrived here, reports
at daylight yesterday, while off Port
Arthur, she heard the sound of heavy
firing and saw the flash of the guns. 1t
Is believed that a fleet action vas pro-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

avloYsk has been sunk off Port Arthur
and only four officers saved.
RumorS are afloat in the city that
there has been a fight at Port Arthur,
but h details are understandable, except
that the Petroplavlovsk was sunk with
the loss of her entire crew.
The complement of the PetropavloVsh
when fully manned vas 700 men.
The Petropalovsk was n first class
battleship of 1880 tons displacement
and one of the few heavy Russian YES
sells at Port Arthur that had been left
fit for open sea service as a result OF
the assaults of the Japanese at the
beginning of the war.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

Wei-Hai-Wei, April 13.-The action
fought off Port Arthur appears to have
consisted, according to reports re-
ceived here of an unsuccessful attempt
made by four japanese cruisers and
III battleship to intercept a large Rus
sian cruiser coming from the east. The
Russian cruiser ASkold and a battle
ship Of the Pobieda type went to the
assistance Of the Russian cruiser. The
forts at Port Arthur did not participate
in the action. The firing was %continu-
GUS, but Of short duration.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

Three men of var of unknown nation
ality We're seen in the distance.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-04-22

st. Petersburg. April 13.-Nntense ex-
element has been caused here by the
reports, spread broadcast In the city.
regarding the disaster at Port Arthur.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
The Opera House Staff.

Manager Abe Ryttenberg, who has
booked a number of fine attractions
for the theatrical season which will
soon open, has selected his assistants
for the season. They are as follows
Stage. Manager, r. S. Hood.
Ushers = Ollie McKagen, Richard
Wilder, R. H. Witherspoon, Joe Auld,
G. L. Hsrvip, Arthur Wilder.
Head Doorkeeper-E. [. Reardon.
Box Office Clerk-Mjss Hinda Man
helm.
Programmes-D. A. Minor.
Music-Second Regiment Band.
Manager Ryttenberg makes the fol-
lowing announcements also:
There will be no smoking allowed.
A special officer will be on hand tc
preserve order and watch for offenders.
Special Notice-Those parties who
are always wanting passes for them,
selves and friends are requested te
have the required cash, as no one will
be admitted without a card. The
management has to pay for every.
thing it gets, and sees no reason why
anyone should expect to be admitted
free. So don't feel sore if you are
refused.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
Why the Money Was Not Paid Over a
Once 10 Sumter.

A good deal has been said pro and
con about the Supervisor of Lee coun-
ty refusing to pay his claim to Sum
ter.
It is long story that eau be made
short. The Legislature appointed q
commission to verify and adjust all
claims between Lee county and the old
counties from which she was formed
and as such make an official report of
what Lee county owed each one.
Sumter's claim, we understand, alone
is about $1,000 and Kershaw about
s., 600 or S6, 900. Mr.. L. D. Jen-
nisgs, Attorney for Sumter county,
came over with Supervisor Scale and
demanded a settlement in full. Hon.
NJ. L. Smith of Camden also had
been over here and advised the Super
visor not to pay over any money until
the settlement by the commission was
made complete. Supervisor DuRant
told both parties he had only $40, 0oC
in the bank to meet these claims and
would pay each one her pro rata share
as far as the money would go. Tc
any unprejudiced man, that was }ai1
and lust proposition. But it did not
please Sumter and she wanted the
whole hog or law suit and she got
the latter. We lave not heard as yet
the results of the proceedings before
Judge Purdy.
The SO, 900 is deposited in the bank
and cannot be used for any other pur-
pse aad the Supervisor is ready and
willing to pay it out upon the proper
vouchers. County Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
SUMTER'S CLAIM.
The Sumter Side of the Controversy with
Lee County Over the Debt TO Sumter.

From one who is we'll advised on the
subject, the following facts are learn
ed concerning the Sumter-Lee county
controversy:
The claim of Sumter county against
mately about IS, 600, which claim has
frequently been presented to Snpervi-
sor Durant, of Lee county, for pay
ment. The plea of wanting time to
have a meeting of the County Board
of Commissioners, to obtain legal ad-
vice, and to await the presentation of
the claim of Kershaw county was re-
peatedly .interposed, until Mr.. Jen-
nings, the attorney for Sumter coun-
ty, was weary of the delay.
According be went to Bishopville,
accompanied by Supervisor Scale,
and presented mis- claim in person,
and be was informed by Supervisor
Durant that the claim could not be
considered without some action on
the matter by the Lee County Com
missioners, and he was inofrmed that
all of the commissioners were out Of
town. At the same time, Mr.. Du-
rant assured him of his willingness to
pay the claim if he could consult with
any one of the members of the COM
mission whom, he said, were all away.
But strange to say, Commissioner
Moore was found in Bishopville, and
had never left the town. He was seen
by Mr.. Jennings, and taken to Mr..
Durant's Office Then the Supervisor
of the county of Lee desired to consult
his attorney; he was sent for ~, but
never put in an appearance. At the
suggestion Of Mr.. Jennings, meet
ing was arranged for the following
Thursday, with the understanding
that the members of the county COM
missioners should be present.
The meeting was held; Mr. Jen-
nings again urged the payment of the
claim, and the commissioners seemed
willing to pay it. 1t the suggestion
of Mr.. Kelley, however, private
meeting was held by the Supervisor,
Commissioners, and Attorney of Lee
county, and after fifteen minutes de-
Liberation, Mr.. Jennings was inform
ed that they would let him know by
the ,15h Of September, whether or not
they would pay the clam. Mr.. Jen-
nings thanked. them, and promised that
be would get that information before
that time. Thus the law suit, and the
story Of whole hog or none.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
THE FESTIVAL TAKING SHAPE.
The Central Committee Began Work Last
Night and the Outlook is Bright.
NOVEMBER 22--25 THE DATES.
From the Daily Item, Sept. S.

From the Daily Item, Sept. s.
The fall festival movement is MAX
ing headway as rapidly as possible,
but in undertakings Of this character
the preliminary arrangements always
take time and the formulation of gen.
eral plans and providing the ways and
means are of more importance than
the detail work that follows
The central committee met at S
O'Clock last night with Chairman S.
G. Baker, Abe Ryttenberg, D. j.
Chandler, ]. H. Levy, W. B. Boyle,
r. I. Manning, Edgar Skinner, H. G..
Osteen and E. I. Reardon present.
The fall festival was discussed in a
general way and plan by which the
necessary funds can be raised was
agreed upon. The committee will
meet again on Monday night to per
feet the plan for financing the fes-
tival and the collection Of funds will
begin the next day. The provisional
list of attractions discussed last night
will provide amusement for as many
thousand people as come, and it goes
without saying tha5 there will be
thousands of visitors here during fes-
tival week. It was decided to have
the festival during the week begin
ming November 2lst and that the star
attractions will be reserved for Thanks
giving Day.
Among the attractions suggested
were Firemen's Tournament, with
the biggest prizes ever offered in this
State; a football game between two
crack teams; horse and cattle show,
automobile races; an old time tour
nament, trades display, fireworks,
free balloon ascensions and other free
shows, besides several new and novel
features that will be announced later.
Everything will be free. The city
will be kept free of fakirs, fake shows
and similar nuisances, and there will
be no likeness or similarity in any
way between the festival We propose
having and the street fairs and carni-
val shows that have been held in this
State in recent years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-14
FISH AND MEAT. INSPECTION.
The Measures Adopted by Health Officer
Rearden to Regulate Sale Of Perish
able Articles.

The health officer seized ITO mullets
and 95 salt water Dream Saturday.
Under the rule adopted by the fish in
spector all fish are picked over as
soon as they are received, and any
spoiled fish are separated and Then
the Inspector arrive all Of the hsh are
Inspected again, and the spoiled tsh
are sent out Of the city in the city
scayenger carts and buried. AL the
seized fish are receipted for to the
dealer, and the shipping firm must
make good in fresh fish or cash or be
debarred from shipping any more to
Sumter. It sometimes happens that
one or two spoiled fish are in lot OF
good fish, but are frozen so hard that
it cannot be detected until sometime
after they are taken off the ice. The
fish placed on the market are inspect
ed several times each day by the in
spector and the plice force keep a
sharp lookout and report any susplc-
ious fish to the inspector. ANY spoil
ed fish which are soldsswill be sent fol
by the dealer and good fish given OF
cash refunded. The dealer has moth
ing to lose except possibly customer,
and he therefore is interested in sell:
ing only good fish. Report any spoiled
fish to the Health Officer as well as to
your fish dealer. All beef and pork and
sansages are inspected also, but the
Sumter beef markets are so well equip
ped with cold storage fixtures that it
is seldom that any meat is spoiled, eX-
cept an occasional COW head. which
are not ppt in cold storage. AL spoil
ed meats are carted off by the city
carts. Any merchant who receives
spoiled vegetables, fruits, canned
goods or meats or any other perish
able goods should turn them over to
the health officer and take his receipt
and get his cash refunded.
The food inspection system in Sum
ter is pretty Systematically conductd
and is safeguard which is of consid-
erable Importance to the dealer as
we'll as to the consumers.