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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
DISASTROUS EXPLOSION.
Immense Starch Factory Entirely De-
strOyed-Three Persons Killed.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Three men were
killed and eighteen injured tonight in
an explosion that wrecked the starch
mill of the Warner Sugar Refining
Company at Waukegen, Ills. 1t is NO.
sible that the number of dead will
not exceed three, but it will be at least
fortnight before the wreckage OF
the mill can be cleaned up In such
a manner that it can be positively
known that no more bodies are In the
debris. The reports of the dead run
all the way from three to twenty five.
The evidence, however, is in favor OF
the lower number.
The dead:
John Cusick.
Jacob Spreece.
Unidentified man.
The injured are mostly Poles and
Bohemians. None of them will die.
The plant of the Warner Sugar Re-
fning Company is extensive and is
valued at s2,500,000. The total num-
ber of men employed is 900 and the
capacity of the starch mill is $4,000
bushels of starch daily. The starch
mill, which was entirely destroyed by
the force Of the explosion, was a brick
building four stories high, two hun
dred feet long, by one hundred feet
wide. The structure, with the ma
= .hinery 1t contained, was valued a!
I$250,OO0. The buildin~ and all it con-
| tained is a total loss. No definite
cause is known for the explosion, the
force of the explosion was terrific
windows for half mile away being
| smashed into bits.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
JAPANESE ARE SATISFIED.
Report OF Russian vIctory May
Not Be so Great-Harbor Partly
Blocked.

London February 25.-viceroy Alex
ieff's dispatch to the Czar Of Russia
clearing up the doubts caused by the
numerous sensational versions ef the
last Port Arthur affair. was received In
London too late to be published I'm
early editions of the morning papers.
but it confirms the opinion founded
upon earlier rumors that Admiral Togo
made a daring attempt 10 bottle up the
Russian feet at Port Arthur. and al
though Viceroy Alexiefr asserts that
the entrance to the harbor Of Port
Arthur Is still free, the fact that Ad-
miral Togo's feet, minus the vessels
injured in the courageous exploit was
seen steaming at full speed In q
southeast course from Wei-Hai-wei.
Is interpreted as an indication of the
Japanese admirais satisfaction with
the accomplishment OF his design.
1t Is pointed out here that IL would
be difficult for the Russians, in the
darkness of night, to ascertain Just
what had happened to japanese Ses-
sells. or to distinguish between hulks
1t was their intention to sink. ana tor
pedo boats. As two injured vessels
from Port Arthur. and az the Japa-
nese fleet was going at full speed or
IWei-Hai-Wei. 1t Is presumed that the
| two injured vessels might have gone
| elsewhere to repair.
Another explanation OF the tncom-
pleteness OF Admiral Togo's squadron
as seen of Wei-Hai-Wei - that he
possibly left some vessel to watch on
Port Arthur.
/ Further details of this engagement
from Independent sources are awaited
with the greatest interest. but Ii In
believed that the reports that Japa-
anese battleships or transports are
| sunk should be taken with q degree OF
| allowance.
| A dispatch received here from Toxic
this morning explains the recent sus-
pension OF japanese naval operations
| to have been chiefly due to bad wealth
er prevailing in the Gulf OF Pe-Chf-I0.
| where there have been heavy winds.
snowstorms and fogs. The general
opinion in London is that Admiral
Togo. after possibly returning - Japan
to effect repairs. will next devote his
attention to the Russian vladivostok
squadron.
Cabling from Toxic. q correspondent
of the Times says the Russian move
ments on the Yalu are not considered
serious In japan, where the town OF
Ping Yang. Korea, is considered safe.
1t is reported that the constant
exodus of Chinese coolies from Man
churia, the Times correspondent goes
on to say is causing great tnconven-
eince to the Russians.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
Japanese Attempt to Close the
Harbor Entrance Failed
SEVERAL SHIPS WERE LOST

he Japanese Attempt to Bottio Up
Admiral Stark's Fleet i'm Port Ar
snur By Sinking StOne-Laden Ships
- the Entrance of the Harbor-Ihe
Retyizan Discovered the Attempt
.od Opened Fire on the Japanese
yeesels-Two Vessels Were Destroy
Cd and Four Others Were Observed
n. a Sinking Condition, the Charac-
ter of These Vessels Not Being Spec
taed-Crowds in st. Petersburg
Wildly Celebrate News Of tho Victo-
ry as Port Arthur, but 50 Many
Stories Were Afloat that a True Ac-
count Was Anxiously Awaited-Ad-
rairal Alexiff Issues a Proclamation
to the Chinese Throughout Hanchu-
da-The News of the Great Russian
Szccess is Taken With a Degree OF
Allowance i'm London.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
DICK is ELECTED.
Republicans Choose Him to Succeed
the Late Senator Hanna

Columbus. o., February A.-Generai
Charles Dick was nominated by ac-
ciamation for both the unexpired and
regular terms for United states Sem
ator to succeed the late Seastnr Han :
ma at the caucus Of the Republican
members Of the legislature this even-
ing. The name Of General Dick was
the only one presented As the Repnb-
licans are in a large majority In Goth
branches. General Dicks election il as
sured and the ballofing on March I.
will be only q fofmality.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
Firing on Port Arthur Heard.

Che Foo. February A.-The steamer
Governeur Jaeschi. while passing Port
Arthur at o'clock this morning, heard
heavy firing in that direction. There is
a persistent rumor abroad that severa'
japanese warships have been disabled
but SO far it is unconflrmed. Another
steamer passing Dalny about the same
time that the Governeur Jaeschi was
off Port Arthur, reports that she heard
no firing. Thirteen japanese warships
are said to have passed Wei-Hai-Wei
today, heading east. There were Is
ships in the original fleet.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
Another Story of the Victory.

London. February PA dispatch to
the Central News from st. Petersburg
gives another versio nof the reported
japanese defeat at Port Arthur, sic-
cording to which the japanese planned
to sink some bargeS in the strait.
leading from the outer to the inner
harbOr of Port Arthur, thus blocking
the exit. The Russian gun fire, how
ever, sunk the barges before they ar
rived at the intended spot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
Easy to Raise Money.

Toxic, February A.-According to the
reports of local banks. the national loan
OF 100, ,0OO. 900 yen (s49. 800, ,000) has been
covered nearly four times. The intense
patriotism of all classes is evidenced
by the fact that even servants and la
borers are contributing from their saw
ings.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26

Toxic. February 24.-Reliable reports
from Northern Korea indicate that the
Russians have not yet crossed the Yalu
river. Their scouts have. it is rumored.
penetrated into the country south OF
Wiju. but the main force still remains
north of the river. The Japanese seem
to be confident that the Russians are
unable to assemble in sufficient force to
attempt a movement in to Korea The
Russian strength north OF the Yalu is
variously estimated from twenty to for
ty thousand.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
May Be Allowed to Remain at Shang-
hal

Shanghai, February at is reported
that the Chinese foreign office has
agreed to allow the Russian gunboat
Nanjur to remain at Shanghai. on the
condition that she dismantles her rud-
der and draws her fires. The Japanese
cruiser Akitsuhima (Which arrived a.
Woo-Sung. near here. February 19th, to
wait for the Mandjur) proceeded North
today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
Death of Charles f. Mayer.

Baltimore. February 24-Charles F.
Mayer formerly president of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad. died today
aged 20. Mr.. Mayer was for many
years a leading financier in Baitimore,
a large coal mine owner and director
in several banking institutions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26

Kisrineff Russia, February A.-1n
the trials OF persons connected with the
massacres Goutsou. Gelsiu and Kork-
hovoi. who were accused Of the mur-
der Of a Jew named Ulman. were found
guilty Of infiicfing injuries and the
first was sentenced 10 imprisonment
for one year and the second to inn
prisonment for two years and half
Korhovoi was acquitted Damages to
the amount Of $500 were awarded -
the widow of UlEsAo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
No Advance to the Southwark.

Seoul. February 24.-The Russians are
keeping communication between Wiju
and Anju. Korea. open. Otherwise no
advance to the southwark has yet been
made Russian spies. however, are re-
ported to be iu the vicinity Of Ping
Yang.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
Death Of . Woman 10 Years Old.
Chicago. February A.-0oAa cab.

whose birth antedated the revolution
ary war. if her assertions were cor
rect and who was supposed 10 have
been the oldest womn In Chicago. is
dead at the home for aged and indrm
coiored people. She was 12S years old.
According TO the woman's statement
she was born In Virginia In IT'S. before
the declaration OF Independence. She
lived on the plantation where she was
born until freed by the proclamation Of
President Lincoln.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26

Japanese Vessels Bound Eastward.
Wei-Hai-Wei. February 2.-Four
Japanese battleships and nine cruisers
passed this port today, bound eastward
The fleet which passed Wei-Hai-Wei
today Is supposed to have been Ad-
miral Togo's fleet leaving Port Arthur.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26

Washington. February A.-WMliam
Jennings Bryan called upon Secretary
Hay today to thank him for letters
which the secretary gave him upon his
recent trip To Europe and which proved
OF great assistance to Mr. Bryan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-26
REPORT OF THE FIRST
RUSSIAN VICTORY

the meanwhile there Is considerable
complication and uncertainty in all iD-
ternational- and domestic matters.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
FlFTY-EICHTH CONGRESS.
House by the Lawmakers OF
the Nation.

Washington, March 23.-The senate
spent the greater part of the time yes
terday on the Indian appropriation bill.
The house outside Of few routine mat
tiers devoted the entire day to further
discussion of the post Office appropria-
tion bill.
Washington, March 24--The senate
spent most of the time yesterday con-
sidering the Indian appropriation Dill.
Charles Dick. successor to the late
Senator Hanna. of Ohio. took the oath
OF Office. In the house the time was
occupied in further discussion OF the
post Office appropriation bill
Washington, March 25.-The senate
passed the Indian appropriation bill
yesterday. In the house eight pages
of the post Office appropriation bill
were disposed of and the question OF
an investigation of the post Office de-
partment was defeated
Washington, March 26-In the senate
yesterday a resolution was adopted to
amend the rules relating to impeacff-
ments In the house the post office
appropriation bill occupied the time.
Washington, March 28.-In the sem
ate Saturday Senator Foraker gave no
tice that the services in memory OF the
late Senator Hanna would be held April
7 instead of March 31-Several pension
bills were passed. In the house consld-
Grafton of the sundry and approximation
bill was begun.
Washington, March 29-The senate
yesterday for three hours discussed the
recent order of the pension bureau
making old age an evidence of disable
ity, and then passed the District of
Columbia appropriation bill. The sun
dry civil bill was before the house. but
debate took wide range.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
'MO1HER" JONES IS ExILED
TROOPS EXPEL LABOR AGITATOR
FROM COLORADO.
Miners in Southern Colorado Coal
Fields Decide to Continue
the Strike.

Trinidad, Col, March ga squad
of soldiers seized Mother" Jones and
Joseph Peginf while the two we're at
supper at the Coronado hotel and de-
ported them. The troops now are look
ing for T. r. Farley and William
Wardjon, members of the executive
board of the United Mine Workers Of
America. 1t is expected they also will
be banished as soon as they are found.
Trinidad, Col. March '28.-The decl-
sion reached unanimously by the con-
vention Of District No. is. United Mine
Workers, to continue the strike in the
southern Colorado coal fields, was In
accordance with the advice OF Presi-
dent Mitchell. A telegram was re-
ceived from President Mitchell In
which 1t is understood he expressed
the opinion that 1t would be suicidal
policy on the part of the local strike
leaders to give in at this time, when
the military had superseded the civil
authorities. He urged the local union
to observe religiously all orders and
mandates delivered by the powers that
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
A BAD FIRE.
Thirty Buildings Destroyed at East
Brady, Pa, Causing
Loss of 100000.

Kittanning, Pa, March 28-The town
of East Brady, rs miles north of here,
was the victim of fire Sunday that
will entail loss of probably 500, 900.
The insurance may reach $4,000. The
flames were first discovered in tina
basement of the post office and, be-
cause of the lack of fire fighting APP
paratus, the district along Broad
street between Ferry and Clarion
streets, and between Broad and Water
streets, was soon ablaze. Thirty
buildings, including the post Office. the
First national BANK, Odd Fellows hail,
Adams Express Office. and East Brady
News office, were completely destroyed
before the fire was controlled. Dyna-
mite was used to blow up buildings in
the path of the flames, and this action
doubtless saved the town from de-
struction. A number of families are
homeless.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
A DEADLY CYCLONE.
Six Persons Reported to Have Been
Killed Near Caruthers-
vile, Mo.

Charlottesville, Mo-, March ga
tornado swept the country 20 miles
north of here Saturday night, causing
loss of life and destroying thousands OF
dollars worth of properly. The wires
have been down and authentic news is
hard to get 1t is now known that six
lives have been lost. The Shoemaker
family, living near Portageville, four In
number, was blotted out and the home
demolished. Wesley Miller and wife,
living two miles north of Mount Pleas
ant, were killed ard their hLme demol-
ished. Miller was a wealthy millowreI
and planter. Fifteen hundred dollars in
money belonging to him was found
scattered over the ground. Il is feared
q full report will reveal a greater loss
of life. Saturday was hot, and just
after dark the cyclone burst, funnel
shaped cloud sweeping path 500 yards
wide.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
A SAD ENDING.
Burdened with Debts, st. Louis Couple
Once Wealthy, Take Their
Own Lives.

ST. Louis, Mo. March 29.-The dead
bodies OF John b. Altman, aged 6S, and
his wife Julianna, aged AZ, were found
in their home Monday, both having
been asphyxiated by gas according &c
their own Encouragement. Burden OF
debts, advancing years and the rec
objection of a fortune vanished are
supposed to have led them to commit
suicide. They left note saying they
had taken their own lives. In the Gel.
lar was found the dead body OF their
pet cat, which had been chloroformed
According to papers found, Altman
and his wife came to this country
about fifteen years ago, and for seyeral
years resided in New York, where he
accumulated half million dollars
through speculation. He lost most 81
his money by signing notes for friends
and then being forced to meet the
notes. The couple then came to st
Louis and purchased a home. They
were forced to mortgage it, and fear
that the mortgage was about to bt
foreclosed led them to take their lives
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
THE CONDITION OF BUSINESS
LITTLE CHANGE IS NOTED FOE
THE PAST WEEK.
Spring Trade Still Backward, Yet tn,
Outlook Is ght-Labor Con-
troversies Increase.

New York, March pr. G.. Dun a
Co s weekly review of trade says
Little net change In trade conditions
Is noted for the past week Storms
and Hoods did much damage to proper
ty and threatened agricultural pros
poets ut the start. but subsequently the
weather improved and the outlook
frightened. Spring trade is expanding.
although still backward to some ex-
tent. and new labor controversies have
added To the number of unemployed,
despite an amlcable arrangement OF
the sheet and tin plate scale. Build
Ing operations would be vigorous II
employers and wage earners could ad-
Just differences. Inquiries for structural;
material are out OF proportion TO new
permits. which IL probably due to the
fact that there Is much RESUMPTION ~
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
A BIG FAILURE IN BOSTON.
Newspaper Advertising Agency OF
Pettingill & Co. Placed in the
Hands of Creditors.

Boston, March 2S-The newspaper ad-
vertising agency of Pettingill 4 Co. Sat-
urday announced that it had placed its
affairs in the hands OF its creditors.
Counsel representing Pettlngill & Co.
stated that the liabilities may reach
81 000,0 900. with assets possibly one
quarter that amount.
The announcement of the financial,
troubles of the company was made in
a statement issued by counsel which
said the corporation had become badl,
embarrassed through many errors Of
judgment in the extension of credits
and in the general conduct of it's BUSH
ness
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR.
Fatal Accident in Pennsylvania
Railway Tunnel-Six Others
Seriously Injured.

Brownsville, Pa. March 29.-Cedal
Hill tunnel, on the Conceivable Cen
trail railroad, two miles southeast OF
this place, was the scene Sunday oil
an explosion In which four workmer
were killed outright and six Others
were seriously injured. Three Of the
injured, II Is feared, Will die. The
wOrkmen were all foreigners. and
went by numbers, instead OF names
The tunnel Is being constructed by
Kellar & Crossan, contractors The
explosion was caused by one OF the
workmcn striking a charge OF dyna
mite with his pick. The dead work
men were terribly mangled. The in
Iurod were taken across the country
TO the Uniontown hospital.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31

postponed work. Railway earnings In
three weeks March are only Ia per
In excess Of any preceding year
thrilling advances in several depart
ments Of the iron and steel industry
indicate that there Is less pressure to
sell and more readiness on the part OF
purchasers to place orders that have
been held back since the opening Of
the year Yet the market Is extremely
irregular. and the future contains
many elements of uncertainty. The
Oid-Time billiard TabIe.
In an exhibition at Vienna billiard
table is being shown which was made
there in 1913
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
MORE NEGROES
ARE LYNCHED
ARKANSAS MODS KILL FOUB
MORE BLACKS.
TOTAL FOR WEEK, THIRTEEN
Latest Victims Are the Two Brother
Who Started the Disturbance
at st. Charles - Trouble
Probably Ended.

Dewitt, Ark, March 28.-Four more
negroes have been put to death in the
eastern part of this county, making I3
negroes who have been killed as the re-
suit OF the rioting which began last
Monday. Kellis Johnson, one OF the
band of negroes that caused the trcu-
BILE. was shot to death Saturday. Perry
carter, another negro, was found dead
in the woods near where the five negroes
were slain Thursday night by crowd of
Infatuated citizens.
The last two negroes killed were the
Griffin brothers, Henry and Walker. who
were the cause of the trouble. The ne
groes were reported to have escaped, but
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
Sentence COMMITTED.

Washington. March 23.-The presi-
dent has committed to term Of lmpris-
onment to expire March % the sentence
IF Fred Il. Harvey. who pleaded guilty
In Detroit to embezzlinR funds Of the
Preston national bank. and on January
Is, 1901. was sentenced TO Imprisonment
rection The prisoner made voluntary
Confession Of his wronEdoing, and sub
5oqucntly pleaded guilty. but more than
l6 months elapsed between his arrest
and sentence. The district attorney and
Judge recommended commutation to
Imprisonment for three years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
Victim Of Auto Disaster.

New York, March 28.-Four persons
in an automobile, owned and driven by
Jerome Yeager. were thrown out while
swinging round sharp curve in Gem
trail park Sunday. Miss Florence
Mas, of the Hotel Endicott. was pick ed
up unconscious and died soon after be-
ing taken home, and Solomon Strook
was seriously injured. The rest es-
capped unhurt.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
Two Men Killed.

Guthrie Okla, March $50. s.
Strickland, a prominent contracting
mason OF Ray county, and William
Shaul. of Ponca City. were killed while
engaged In pulling the framework
from stone arch bridge northwest OF
Ponca City. The arch fell and Strick-
land and Sbaul were buried under tons
Of stone. The bodies were horribly
mangled,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
March 2Nr Winter lingering poets

be. He reminded them that labor's
greatest victories have been won by a
strict adherence to the rules of recog-
nized authority. He warned them
against the commission of any overt
act. no matter what the prOvocation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
Tragedy in Danville, III.

Danvlllc. Ill. March &c M Smith
on Monday shot his wife twice and pur-
sued by citizens. shot himself The citi-
zons. believing him to be dcad left the
body to advise the police Looking back
they saw Smith running along the banks
Of "A creek and started In pursuit again
They had nearly reached Smith, when he
cut his throat with razor. He died IN n
lew hours. The wife's wounds are not
fatal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
Thrown Into Bankruptcy.

Columbus, O., March 29.-Thc Crown
city. incorporated with a capital stock
Of $4,000. was thrown into involuntary
bankruptcy Monday on application of
the stockholders, who are creditors Of
the company to the amount of $4,000
The liabilities are estimated at 100000
and assets al $4,000 Application was
made to the United States court at Gin
cinnati for the appointment Of re-
cpiycr
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
Trouble Probably Over.

In the ST. Charles neighborhood the
negroes largely outnumber the whites
and trouble has been brewing for long
time and it is said the negroes for the
past two years have been getting in
solent and beligerent. 1t is now be-
lieved that the leaders Of the unruly ele-
ment have been killed and that further
trouble will be averted, Saturday was
election day and usually on such a day
St Charles Is crowded with negroes. but
during the entire day only two negroes
were seen In the town and these two ap-
peared in the morning and stayed in the
village but short time. Near st. Charles
negroes are quiet and are attending
strictly to their work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-31
Costly Sets of Dickens.

Boston, Mass. March 2S.-Ten sets
of Dickens works, costing $l,300000
for the edition, is being prepared here
for J. F. Morgan and nine other
wealthy subscribers Eight years Will
be required to finish the work