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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

THE president announces that
after the next election, he intends
coming to Texas as the guest of
State Chairman Cecil A. Lyon of
the state republican executive COM
mittee. to indulge in an old-fash-
toned wolf hunt. Here's hoping
that his excellency and Don Cecil
may drive all the wolves from Tex
as into the Gulf of Mexico. There
are probably more wolves in the
Texas chaparral than t..ere are
bears in the Mississippi canebrakes.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28
Possession.

He is worth hundred millions
the most of which he stole"
Gracious! And he belongs to
the church?'
oh, no. the church belongs to
him"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

Good old Kentucky corn whisky
at the International. ct.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

JAPAN claims to have done the
Hobson act at Port Arthur. Now
if the Russian admiral would only
initiate Admiral Cevera's brave,
though unfortunate move at San
tiago, the press would have some
thing to report from the Orient
which would take at least half a
page in head lines.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

Supplies tho trade with
ILLUMINATING AND LUBRICAT
ING OIL OF EVERY QUALITY
Also Turpentine. Linseed Oils, Case.
line, Candles, Axle Grease, etc.
Sells Gasoline Engines l-2 to so Horse
Power, with or without Centrifu-
ga. Inigating Pumps.
SELLS SEWING MACHINES, NEW OR OLD.
KEEPS NEEDLES, OIL AND EVERYTHING
ELSE FOR THEIR USE. REPAIRING SAT-
ISFAcroRILY DONE. Rents SEWING
MACHINES: RENTS ANBULANCEs.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

THE Texas hen has been doing
something worth cackling about
lately. Many thousand dozens of
eggs are being shipped out of the
state.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

THE population of Brownsville
will surely be doubled within the
next five or six years. There is no
town in Texas which has such
bright prospects as this place
enjoys right now.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

II WAS university graduate
who was recently making as much
as fifty dollars per day robbing
street letter boxes in Chicago. And
yet there are some who will con-
tend that a university education
does not fit a man to make money.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

THE Lott road survey from Robs-
town to Sinton is already com
pleted. The lively way in which
this great undertaking keeps NOV
ing is thing to admire. Young
man, if you wish to accomplish
anything, emulate Uriah Lott?'
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28

AT LEAST, there is no need of
President Roosevelt giving Elder
Smith and his brethren any lecture
On race suicide.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28
FIanery.

,Nell-"I consider that he paid
flattering compliment to my
good sense"
Belle-'In what way?"
Nell-''He didn't attempt to
say anything flattering to me-"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-28
Result of Rice and Irrigation.

THE BROWNLvILLE WEEKLY
HERALD has made its bow to the
public and it certainly make a most
creditable appearance. What pro-
gressl The DAILY HERALD
is increased II size, new dressed,
handsomely trimmed; and has be-
gun the publication of an eight
page, six column weekly. That 5
what irrigation and rice, and GER
tain railroad facilities have done
Alice Echo.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26

Toxic. Feb. e4.-Delayed in transmits
sion.)-Three weeks ago it was thought in
some quarters that the opening Of the war
would be speedily followed by a move
ment of the Russian forces toward the
South, Ping-Yang being picked as their
objective point.
The appearance later of Russian scouts
in the vicinity of WIFI tended to confirm
this opinion and created the impression
that there would be an early conflict in
that vicinity.
If the Russians ever intended to make
this movement they have apparently been
beaten by the rapidly moving Japanese.
The latter. it is said. have a large enough
force to check the Russians, thus fnsur-
ing the possession of Korea as soon as
they are capable Of making an aggressive
northern movement themselves.
The small bodies OF mounted Russians
who were scouting south Of the Yalu Riv-
er speedily withdrew to the northward.
STORMS ARE HINDERING
NAVAL OPERATIONS.
Storms are interfering with naval op-
erations. The Yellow Sea is being swept
by gales. heavy snow is falling and the
weather Is bitterly cold. Tho forces of
Japan are going to the front splendidly
equipped to Withstand tho cold. but de-
spite their preparations both sides will
suffer much during the next sixty days.
JAPs BELIEVE THEY CAN
SHELL PORT ARTHUR.
The opinion expressed by the foreign
Ministers here is almost united against
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
st. Petersburg Government
Watches Great Britain With
Growing Suspicious.
MORE TALK OF INTERVENTION.
Not Believed That Gar Could Be
Persuaded to Consent to For
eign Mediation Till He Has
Won One Decisive Victory.

st. Petersburg, Feb M-There Is q
growing belief hero that an understand
ing exists between Russia and Germany
relative to the developments from the
war and the diplomatists are giving moro
attention to the likelihood of other Pow
ers becoming involved.
Frances enormous financial invest
ments in Russian funds and enterprises
it Ia feared that in case of Russian re-
verses which might threaten the EN-
pire France may be compelled to 70 to
the support OF her ally.
There are suspicious of the motives of
Great Britain here Of a character to
cause complications in that direction.
BRITISH IN THIBET
ARE TO BE WATCHED.
1t Is strongly intimated that the re-
turn of the Russian Ambassador to Great
Britain, Count Benckendorff, to St.
Petersburg was not solely to bid farewell
to his son previous to the latter's de-
parture for the far East with his regi-
ment, but that 1t was also to consult with
tho Russian Foreign Office relative to
the British expedition to Thibet
The Russian Government Is angry at
the language used by Foreign Minister
Lansdowne. as printed In the recent
British blue book, on the subject Of Thibet
and Ambassador Benckendorf may re-
ceive Instructions to reply in kind II
exchanges on the subject continue.
The conditions in the Balkans are also
considered extremely critical and. all to-
gether, the diplomates feel that If the
danger Of a general confederation is to
be avoided, every effort must be directed
to not only limit the sphere Of operations,
but toward an attempt at mediation. They
are discussing the subject with great
seriousness.
1t is not believed that Russia will be
disposed. while smarting under the hui
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC
Chefoo, Feb. .. 7:15 p. m.-(Copyright.
1sN.)-Arrivals from Port Arthur tell Of
the naval engagement at the entrance Of
Port Arthur Harbor on Tuesday after mid
night.
The Russians received timely warning
from three torpedo-boat destroyers, which
met the Japanese feet twenty miles OF
Port Arthur.
eight miles from the entrance and conf
Inenced the attack.
The first to retaliate were the forts. fol-
lowed by the Peteropavlovsk. the Novik.
the Pallade and the Askold
The engagement lasted until nearly day
light. when the japanese retired.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
JAPANESE FINANCIERS
COMING TO THIS COUNTRY
TO ARRANGE WAR LOAN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Feb. S.-Oficials Of the
Japanese Legation say they have received
no official communication from theil
Government In regard to the visit to this
country of Baron Takahashi. vice presi-
dent Of the Bank Of Japan. at Toxic, and
Baron Kaneko. another fnancier. both OF
whom 1t Is reported. will sail from Lon
don to-day.
Both these officials are coming to Wash
ington. and there is much speculation as
to the object of their visit.
1t Is said by the japanese officials tha,
the two emissaries are being sent merely
to report the trend of public sentiment
toward Japan in America.
In other quarters. however, the belief
Is had that Baron Takahashi will make
some arrangements for a war loan while
here, and that the real purpose of his
visit Is to see what terms he can obtain.
He will first stop in New York.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICERS
SOUGHT TO EMULATE HOBSON

Haji1e Hoshi. Japanese publisher. ar
rived in st. Louis yesterday to arrange
for publishing japanese weekly newspa-
per In the Liberal Arts building at the
Worlds Fair. He came direct from Toxic.
having sailed a few days before the nrst
japanese attack on Port Arthur.
Before leaving Japan. Mr.. Hoshi was in
conference with a naval officer high in the
japanese service and the plan Of bottling
the Russian feet in the harbor at Port Ar
thur was outlined to him
with the Russian fleet safely penned in
the narrow harbor at Port Arthur. Japan
would be able to operate both land and
naval forces without resistance" he said.
Doubtless the plan was suggested by
Lieutenant Hobson's daring feat at Santi-
ago during the Spanish-American War. 1t
was proposed to sink two large warships
the Akagi and the Hiei. in the entrance to
the harbor. which Is exceedingly narrow.
It would then be impossible for the Rus
sian battleships to come out until the en-
trance was cleared. Exposed to heavy
fire from the japanese vessels. outside,
the Russians could not hope to raise the
hulls of the two battleships.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26

''The two ships which were to have been
sunk are old battleships and too slow to
be Of use in modern warfare. They were
in service during the japanese Chinese
War, but arc no longer Of use to the navy
as fighting machines.
According to the statement Of my IN
formant. the ships were to have been
manned by two crews Of twelve men each.
These men were to be selected by lot
from the scores who volunteered to go
down with the big vessels and take
chances of escaping.
1.-THE Japanese officers expect to occupy
Port Arthur within five weeks. Two large
land forces will cooperate with the navy
In the final attack. The land forces are
now marching toward Port Arthur, but
will not strike a blow until desired posi-
tions are obtained One OF the forces Is
bearing down from Niuchwang and the
other Is moving from a point on the YaIu
River.
Japan is prepared for a long war.
While the Government expects to master
the situation within six months the army
can easily be maintained for more than a
year without further preparation"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26

initiation Of defeat. to accept intervsn-
ton: but. once q decisive victory b
achieved. the diplomats are inclined to b.
lieve that. owing to the Cars sincere
aversion to war. he will welcome good
Offices
The Novoe vremya declares Great Brit
aims failure to protest against the VIOLA
ton of the neutrality Of Korea, whose IN
volatility was guaranteed by the Anglo
japanese treaty. proves that tho treaty
was directed solely against Russia
MILLIONAIRES MAY
OPEN STRONG BOXES.
Some old believers in the schismat1cs oe
800 years ago. who are among the wealth.
lest Russians, show q disposition to placs
a vast sum at the disposal OF the Govern
ment If the occasion requires. Scores Of,
millionaires are among them at Moseyw,
where they enjoy valuable concessions
granted by Catherine the Great A. they
are not believers in banks, the nonsy
would have to come out Of their prtv,fs
strong boxes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER
WHO SAW SANTIAGO FIGHT
MAY HAVE SUGGESTED PLAN.
REPuRLIc SPECIAL.


Washington, Feb. 25.-It has been sug-
gested that perhaps the japanese attempt
TO bottle the Russian fleet at Port Arthur
can1e more directly from the American
Navy than mere imitation Of Hobson's s
feat.
Lieutenant Commander Akiyama Of Ad-
miral Togo's staff was on the cruiser New
York at the outbreak of the Spanish
American War. He was an especially close
student Of the fight at Santiago.
Rear Admiral Chadwick. who then COM
manded the New York. Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS flagship. was warm friend,
and gave him many valuable ideas. Ha
learr ed all about the attempt to block
the entrance to Santiago Harbor with the
Merrimac. However. it is a mere supposi-
ton that he may have prompted Admiral
Togo to send in the fireshipa Commander
Isam Takashita, the Japanese naval at
tache. said to-day:
Port Arthur and Santiago are quite
similar. The channel at Port Arthur might
easily be blocked with hulxs. although
It Is not SO narrow or sinuous as the en-
trance to the harbor at Santiago"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
BLAGOESCHENsKY TO BE
INSPECTOR GENERAL.
PORT ARTHUR DISPATCH DESCRIBES
JAPS' EFFORT TO BLOCK CHANNEL,

All four steamers were sunk. They are
lying in the following positions: One be-
hind Golden Hill. one near the Retvizan,
two between the entrance of the chan
mel, and the Lao THE Shan peninsula.
Two of the vessels are still burning.
The cruisers Bayan and Novik pursued
the Japanese torredo dotilla- It Is said
that one Of the torpedo boats was sunk.
At about 9 o'clock in the morning. Feb
ruary "a. Japanese squadron Of consid-
cradle size approached Port Arthur. and
the Bayan and Novik were ordered to
face the Japanese ships. which. however.
did not open fire, and afterwards steamed
away in the direction of Port Dalny.
The cruiser Pallada has entered the
dock here.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
BALTIC FLEET TO SAIL IN JUNE;
INVASION OF KOREA IS PLANNED

st. Petersburg. Feb. 25.-It is now said
| that the Russian Baltic SQUADRON. COM
prising eight battleships, two armored
cruisers, three protected cruisers, two
large transports and thirty torpedo boats,
Will depart for the far East at the end
! Of June. 1t is added that it will be COM
manded by Rear Admiral Rojestvensky.
FIFTY-EJGHT REGIMENTS
FOR INVASION OF KOREA.
According to information received by
weil-informed military men. the Russian
| army which is intended to operate in
Korea will consist of an advance van
guard of two regiments of Siberian sharp
shooters. a vanguard of sixteen regiments
of infantry. with ninety-six Quick-firin
guns. three batteries of mounted guns
and corresponding force of cavalry.
The main body will consist of forty regi-
ments. including Cossack cavalry, with
800 guns.
1t is added that no important military
operations. will be possible before the
melting of the ice and that the present
operations will be confined to necessary
preparations.
CRIPPLED BATTLESHIPS
TO BE USED AS GUARDS.
The battleships Retvizan and Care
witch will be temporarily employed at
Port Arthur as guard ships, in which
capacity. it has been decided, their
formidable guns can be used to good ad-
vantage. 1t has been found that the
necessary repairs to these ships can only
be fully made in the dock at vladivo-
stok, SO the vessels will be temporarily
q in
until circumstances will permit of their
being sent to Vladivostok.
The rumors that the savings bank will
not meet the demands for the repayment
Of deposits in consequence of the war are
emphatically denied by the Official Mes
senger.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
Town BADLY DAMAGED AND ARSENAL
IMPERILED, SAYS CHEFOO DISPATCH.

am unable to ascertain the details Of
the losses on both sides. but it Is said the
Japanese had two ships sunk and three
disabled.
The Port Arthur forts had i've guns si-
fenced.
The damage to the town was serious.
One shell struck amid the anchorage OK
Junks blowing many to atoms. The New
sky works and the engine works were
struck three times.
Several shells fell Just short Of the ar
senal but striking the mud wall surround
Ing it and doing no damage.
Judging from this. the Japanese evident
ly attempted to destroy the arsenal
Several guards were killed by bursting
shells. Civilians took refuge in the now
part Of Port Arthur.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26

Port Arthur, Feb. 2S-At about o'clock
yesterday morning the Japanese made a
desperate attempt to block the entrance
of the inner harbor and dock.
With this object four merchant steam
ers. accompanied by torpedo vessels. were
sent from two sides toward the entrance
of the channel.
The movement was perceived by the
Retvizan, which was lying in the channel,
and which opened fire Immediately. At
the same time the guns Of the forts on
the Tiger Tail Peninsula, Golden Hill and
Electric Cliff were turned upon the enc
my and furious cannonade ensued. last
ing until in the morning. Then the fir
ing slackened and became desultory. The
japanese had failed to effect their pur-
pose.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
HAD COUNTERFEIT DOLLARS.
Two Men Held for Attempting to
Pass Bad Money.

While attempting to pass Z eountsfefs
dollar at a lunch stand at Sixth and Esm
streets last night Charles Christsn. II
years old. and George welch. IS years
old, of Memphis. Tenn. were arrested By
Detectives Mccarthy and Cordell
AT the Central District Police Ststsun
Welsh stated that Christen supplied the
money The police found that tho two
men had attempted to pass q counterfeit
dollar at drug store at Sixth and Markes
streets.
Chrtsten told the police that hs suA
the money in South st. Louia
The prisoners win be held pending 20.
ton by the Federal authoritieA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
JAPS BEAT RUSSIANS TO PING-YA
WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PORT ARTHUR.

the ability OF the japanese ships to shell
Port Arthur without dangerous exposure
to the heavy guns of the shore batteries.
The Japanese. however. are confident that
the place is vulnerable at three points on
the seaside. and in proof of their opinions
Is the explosion of several shells in the
town on the occasion of the recent night
fight. The Japanese once possessed Port
Arthur and they have the most complete
information in regard to distances and
ranges.
A bombardment Of the place should
prove highly destructive. as 1t is narrow
and cramped. A few shells thrown over
the hills into the basin holding the bay
and town could not fail to do serious ex-
ecution. The Japanese shells are charged
with L.sh explosive and are very effect
i've and it Is believed possible to render
the harbor untenable. for Russian war
ships by bombardment and force them to
put to sea and fight in the open.
ALEXIEFF'S WITHDRAWAL
ENCOURAGES JAPANESE.
It is thought here that the withdrawal
Of Admiral Alexiefr from Port Arthur and
the removal Of headquarters and records
to Harbin are an admission Of the weak
ne-5 Of the place and of its inability to
make a sustained defense. 1t is believed
that the Japanese intend to make q Wig
orous onslaught on Port Arthur. Its pos
session would deprive the Russians of a
naval base and insure the japanese bare
for future operations on the Liao-Tung
Peninsula
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
AUGUST F. HERWIG INJURED.
Old Citizen Struck by Delmar
Car

August F. Herwig. 73 years old, Of No
1912 Morgan street. was struck by a west
bound Delmar car at Delmar and Walton
avenues at o'clock last night.
He was seriously injured, and Doctor
Brown of No. 5S6 North Taylor avenue,
who attended him. said that his chances
for recovery were slight.
When picked up by the car crew and
carried to his home. an examination
showed that he had two ugly scalp wounds
and one rib broken. His skull was prob
ably fractured.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
FEAR CHINESE WILL RISE AGAINST
FOREIGNERS IF JAPANESE ARMY WINS

Cneoo 5rculars i'm
and exaggeaing the
success
hope of driving out of China.
at Port Arthur not credited
of them were
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
JAPS RENEW ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR:
MAY BE COVERING MOVEMENT Ell SEWHERE

ST Petersburg Feb 2o-Fonwing the
saying the japanese had again attacked
had pud Eiceroy Axf the
The fact that the japanese have
Port Arthur
invest the
Major General Plugs dispatch
THE from l
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
JAPS MARCHING THROUGH MANCHURIA:
FRESH ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR.
Continued From Page One.

Continue From PaceO
It's eporn
pendent quarter
tween FadvOsok dartin
This
the Japanese direction
Also,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


Mrs. Giannini. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Tony Faust. ST.. ascends 5000 feet in a
balloon.
Attachments were issued yesterday for
D. +. Coon and Eugene Hum, to testify
in grain settlement cases.
Postmaster Wyman asks for investiga-
ton of ]. H. Beacken. private secretary
to former Postmaster Baumhor.
The ST. Louis County Civil Improve
ment League offers prizes to children for
beautifying the grounds surrounding the
schools.
Selby Borner. charged with a shortage
OF several thousand dollars In his ac-
counts as secretary Of the Courtney Shoe
Company, has left the city.
The Lindell paving bill may come up in
the City Council tonight. The Board of
Public improvements defends its hitumin-
Gus macadam specifications.
Tho new Catholic church directory
showed 10000 communicates in st. Louis.
Voters began a final rush to register for
the primaries.
Edward Butler is again in the saddle,
and protests against South Side COM
promise.
The home prayer meetings were in
dorsed yesterday at a meeting Of the
Central w. c. 7. U.
The accidental blockade of a street car
by q wagon led detectives to discover
that tho wagon was loaded with stolen
bran. Two men were arrested.
Judge Taylor will decide at 10 o'clock
this morning the application of Charles
Kratz for a change of venue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
T0.DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were s939s.-
S4;. balances, S.559.139. Local discount
rates were between and per cent Do
mestic exchange was quoted as follows:
New York. 2oc premium bid. soc premium
asked: Chicago. 10c premium bid. 2Oc
premium asked: Cincinnati. Louisville and
New Orleans. &c discount bid. par asked.
Wheat closed higher at s1.O2c asked May.
a.11d1.12 No. red. Corn closed higher
at SlAG51ssc asked May, i71zl47sic No. .
mixed. Oats closed at 44i4c, ssd4ic No. .
mixed.
Spot cotton was unchanged in the local
market
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-26
DAY IN CONGRESS.

The agricultural and legislative, executive
and judicial bills were passed by the Senate.
An amendment to the agricultural bill by Hep
burn. proposing supervision OF interstate com
merce. 80 as to prevent the transfer OF plants
or seed fraudu!ently from State to an
other, provoked a hot discussion. which led tc
a debate on paternalism. The latter was final
ly ruled out.
HOUSE.
The building programme OF the navy occu-
pied the attention of the House all day. The
minority. which first supported the plan to in
crease the navy. has now inaugurated cam
paign for reduction in the number OF ships to
be built. After lively debate the Burton
amendment to strike out the provision for the
building Of a battleship was defeated by vote
Of Sc to 126. motion then to strike out the
provision for two cruisers met a similar fate.