The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-03-11

siderable number of Russians have
crossed the river.
Vladivostok Bo1ntarded.
Vladivostok, March ga fleet of five
Japanese battleships and two cruisers
appeared off this. place at 1925 o'clock
Sunday afternoon and bombarded the
town and shore batteries for IS minutes.
The feet approached from the direction
of Askold island, at the east entrance
to Ussuri bay and about 90 miles south
east of Vladivostock. Entering Ussuri
bay the enemy formed in line Of battle,
but did not approach to closer range
than mile and one-third. They directed
their fire against the shore batteries and
the town, but no damage resulted, as
most Of the 200 lyddite shells failed to
burst.
Russians Remain Silent.
The Russian batteries, commanded by
: Gems. Veronetz and Artamonoff, did not
reply, awaiting a closer approach of the
enemy. The Japanese fire ceased at 20
p. m. and the enemy retired in the direc-
ton of Askold island. simultaneously
two torpedo boat destroyers appeared
near Askold island and two more near
Cape Maidel. The Japanese ships were
covered with ice.
The attack resulted in no loss to the
Russians, but cost the enemy 100000
roubles ($100 0O0) in ammunition. Most
of the projectiles were six and Pinch
shells
The population of Vladivostock was
warned of the presence on the horizon OF
the presence of a hostile feet and the
prospect Of attack during the day, but it
remained tranquil.
One Woman Killed.
Outside of killing woman and
wounding few men the bombardment
Of Vladivostok by the Japanese fleet
did no material damage. The wooden
cottage of an artisan was the only
building wholly destroyed. 1t was
pierced by shell from a 12-inch gun,
which after traversing the roof and
wall fell in the yard, killing the wom-
IN previously referred to.
In the quarter of the city called the
"Dirty Corner" shell fell on the
house of Col Shukoff without explod-
ing. 1t traversed bedroom, Destroy
ing stove, and penetrated the wall.
It finally burst near the regimental
safe, which was standing in the court
yard.
Five sailors were slightly wounded
by the explosion of shell in the
courtyard of the Siberian naval bar
racks. Outside of these casualties no
one was killed or injured and there
was no outbreak of fire anywhere in
the city. The fact that the Russian
batteries did not reply to the Japanese
bombardment was due partially to the
slight chance of hitting the enemy's
warships at such long range and
partially to desire not to betray the
position of the batteries.
It is now thought that the attacking
squadron consisted of battleship,
four armored cruisers and two unpro-
tected cruisers.
The night passed quietly. The
Inhabitants and troops are In unusual
~ high spirits. A strict search is
being made throughout the town for
Japanese The police have posted
placards on the walls Offering a re-
ward for inforation as to the where
abouts of Japanese, and threatening
with trial by court-martial any person
found guilty Of concealing them. 80,
r. Vast Army to Oppose Japan.
St. Petersburg, March 8.-Russia's
plan for the campaign in the fur east
includes the dispatch of four army
corps, each made UP of two divisions
of infantry. one division of cavalry,
and one brigade of artillery. The to-
tai strength Of the four CORPS will be
.74,527 officers and men. 67.s6O horses
and 496 guns This immense force does
not include the army which will be re-
ouired to man the fortresses at Port
Arthur. Dalny.. Mukden, Hardin AID
other strategic points. Neither does it