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The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
Prominent vineyardist Dies.

SAN JOSE, April 22.-Captain John
c. Merithew. one of the best-known
vineyardists of this county, died at his
home at Cupertino early this morning.
He was native of Maine and 81 years
OF age. When IL years of age he went
to sea, and when 20 years of age was
captain of ship. After sailing in the
Atlantic for some years he purchased a
s5-ton schooner, Arno, and in 1S49-50
sailed around the Horn to San Fran
cisco. Captain Merithew made a voy-
age to Honolulu and did some coasting
trade until 1855, when he went to Trim
idad, klamath County, ad engaged in
the general merchandise business. Sub
sequently he made a trip to Johnson
Island. 1900 miles south of the Sand
wich Islands, and then came to Santa
CARA Valley to settle. He purchased
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
ACCIDENT CAUSES GLOOM.
St Petersburg Is Detected Over the
Recent Launch Disaster.

Recent Launch Disaster.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 22.-Vice-
roy Alexieff's announcement of the de-
struction of a launch and the loss of
twenty-one men by the explosion of a
Russian mine at Port Arthur has added
to the gloom which has prevailed since
the disaster to the Petropavlovsk. We
are paying the price of careiessness, "
said a member of the Admiralty, and
previous disasters seem to teach moth
ing"
The War Commission suppressed part
of the Viceroy's dispatch, which showed
where the mines were laid. 1t is be-
lieved that, as launches were employed,
they were mining the entrance to the
harbor, in order to prevent the Jap
anese from forcing an entrance and
attempting to destroy the remaining
ships.
IT is evident, from the closing of the
entrance, that Viceroy Alexfeff has no
intention of letting his ships go to sea
against superior force, though this
may not be the policy of Vice Admiral
Skrydloff. who will determine on plan
of operation when he assumes COM
mand
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23

SEOUL, Korea, April 10 (via Shang-
here that no attempt will be made to
cross the Yalu River before the end of
this week, by which time the arrange
ments for the concerted japanese
movement, a simultaneous rush to-
ward the river from three distinct
points, will have been perfected.
The second Japanese army is sup
posed to have left Japan on April 16.
1t probably will attempt to land near
Port Arthur, while other forces will
try to land on the Manchurian coast
near Takushan. about fifty-five miles
to the west of the mouth of the Yalu,
or Tatungkao. about fifteen miles west
of the river mouth.
Part OF the general advance will be
toward Liaoyang and a division of the
Guards, $4,000 strong, under Major
General Inouye, will be the first troops
sent against the Russians at Chintien-
cheng. which is opposite Win on the
Manchurian side of the Yalu. Major
General Inouye won his laurels in the
fighting at Chengju on March %.
The supplies now being landed at
Chulsan (near the mouth of the river.
on Korean territory can be forward
ed easily TO Wiju, not more than twen-
ty miles away. Wiju is to be the Jap
anese base in Northern Korea
The artillery and the cavalry consti-
tute the weak point in the Japanese
army. The horses are not well trained
nor are they strong, and although the
To hnl1
in recent skirmishes with superior num-
bers of Cossacks. it is probable that
when the first lot of trained horses is
exhausted the employment of a second
consignment of raw animals will ham
per their movements.
The howitzers which are now being
embarked at Chenampho are evidently
intended for use in the movement
against Port Arthur.
LIAOYANG, March 80 (delayed).-
General Kuropatkin has appointed as
members of his staff Lieutenant Gen
eral Sakharoff, commander of the
First Siberian Army Corps. to be chief
of staff; General Zabielin, chief of
communications. and General Gruber.
chief of commissary. General Holspie-
hevnikoff has been placed in command
of the rear guard.
During a review of the troops by
General Kuropatkin the mud was so
thick that it was necessary to haul the
men out of it with ropes, many of the
soldiers losing their shoes and parts of
their clothing in the mire.
The fight at Chengju on March 2S
was over the possession of the height
commanding the town. The Japanese
infantry and General Mistchenko's
Cossacks raced for the Kusen Noun
tains, at which the Russians were first
to arrive.
The Russians swept the town. which
was occupied by the Japanese, with
bullets, but the Japanese, In addition
to a force of cavalry, sent four regi-
ments of infantry and q mountain bat
terry TO surround Mistchenko, who re-
treated in good order.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 23.-Of
the officers who were saved from the
Petropavlovsk two midshipmen have
resumed duty and two lieutenants
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
ENTIRE TOWN
TO BE MOVED

RENO, April 22.-Wadsworth, one of
the oldest towns in Nevada and for
many years the division point of the
Southern Pacific Company, is soon to-
be deserted The first move of dis
mantling what was once one of the
liveliest places in the State started to-
day. The town is to be literally moved
to Sparks City, the new division town
of the railroad, adjoining Reno. Hand
some homes. many of them costing as
much as $4,000, are being torn to the
ground and will be loaded on fatcars
and transported free of charge by the
company to Sparks. The first house
arrived at the new town to-day. One
contractor has contracts to move thir-
ty-five houses. Others have contracts
to move all the way from one to twenty
and it will not be long before wads-
worth is but a shadow of it's former
self. The company, it is understood.
will change it's division to Sparks some
time during the next four weeks
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
Russians Purchase
Torpedo Boa S in
Germany.
Discovery of Deal
Causes a Great
Sensation.

BERLIN, April 22.-Some sensation
has been caused in Berlin by a dispatch
from German agency to the effect
that Germany has ceded to Russia GER
tain torpedo boats building in private
yards which are on the point of COM
pletion. Eight of them, which are be-
ing built by the Schichan yard, are the
largest torpedo boats as yet constructed
in Germany, being of $50 tons displace-
ment, with an average speed of rs
knots.
In order to prevent a breach Of neu-
trality the German Government has
annulled it's contract with the yard,
leaving the owners to do as they please
with the torpedo boats.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
CHINESE SATISFIED.
Pleased at the Stand Taken by Gen.
eraI Kuropatlxin.

LIAOYANG, April dissatisfaction
is felt by the Chinese who are friendly
to Russia because of the firm policy of
General Kuropatkin. At the time of
his arrival General Kuropatkin in
formed Chinese deputation which
waited upon him and asked for pro-
lection that he would accord it pro-
vided absolute obedience was shown to
his orders by the Chinese authorities
and people. In order that no doubt
may exist regarding the matter, Gen
eral Kuropatkin has repeated this
statement.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
LIKE EDWARDS ATTITUDE.
Russian Paper Expresses Pleasure at
Prospect of English Mediation.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 22-The
Novosti expresses delight at the re-
port that King Edward is seeking TO
mediate, and finds in the fact that the
Japanese ally ventures to broach the
subject when Russia is thirsting to
avenge her defeats conclusive evidence
of the sympathy of the European pow
ers, which realize the menace Of Jap
anese victory. The paper regards the
idea of British mediation as convincing
proof of the possible necessity of An
glo-R Russian understanding, adding:
"The\ friendly mediation Of Great
Britain for an adjustment of the
Russo Japanese conflict when the prop
er time arrives will undoubtedly render
double service to Great Britain as well
as to Russia"
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
FEARS INTERFERENCE.
Count Okama Warns Japan to Be
Prepared for Intervention.


TOXIC, April %. = Two significant
speeches We're made to-day at meet
ing OF the Councillors of the Progress
sive party. Count Okuma, a former
Premier. warned the people of Japan
to be prepared for intervention during
the war by some European power, and
also for great increase in the national
expenditure when the war was over.
He said that after the war il would be
necessary to float a loan of at least
$3.50, 900 600. Hasama Oishi, Progress
sive leader, expressed the belief that
Germany would take the initiative in
intervening. He declared that no
power would welcome the preponder-
ance OF Japan in the Far East and
that many of the powers were prepared
TO resort to any and all means to curb
the extension of japanese influence.
N. Oshi criticized the foreign policy
Of Japan, saying the White Book
showed clearly that the great conces-
sions offered By Japan TO Russia
would have been a national calamity
had Russia chosen to accept the
lenient terms offered.
The Progressists constitute a third
Of the Diet and they generally oppose
Premier Katsura and the Government.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
Prominent Newspaper Man Dies.

SANTA CRUZ, April 22.-Zacha Bar
net, for more than twenty years city
editor of the Sentinel and well known
in newspaper circles all over the State.
died about IL o'clock last night. He
was out, as usual, on Tuesday, but on
that day he was taken i'll and sank
rapidly.
Besides being city editor of the Sem
tinel, Barnett was representative of
many other papers. He was born in
San Francisco, but the greater part of
his life has been spent in this city.
where his father was for many years a
leading merchant. He leaves four sis
ters-Mrs M. Fleisher of Santa Maria
and Misses Emma, Bertha and Grace
Barnett of San Francisco, and two
brothers, Emmanuel Barnett of New
York City and Herman Barnett of San
ta Cruz. The funeral will be held on
Sunday afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
DESCRIBES GREAT DISASTER.
Survivor of PetrOpavlOysk Says Four
Explosions Wrecked the Vessel.

ST. PETERSBURG. April 22.-Lieu-
tenant Jenis, one of the survivors of
gram to his mother says:
Il was in the wardroom when the ex-
plosion occurred. There were alto
gether four explosions The battleship
sank in a minute and a half ] escaped
without a scratch and am now on
shore, in charge of the battery at the
electric searchlight plant under Lieu
tenant General Stoessel.'
Vice Admiral Skrydloff goes to Sc
bastopol next week and thence to Port
Arthur.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
GRosvENoR REPLIES.

Replying, General Grosvenor said
that il was unimportant what he had
written four years ago. He (Grosv-
enor) four years ago was an opponent
of the nomination of Roosevelt. And
at that time he wrote a popular opin-
ion Of Mr.. Roosevelt which was print
ed all over the country. In this he
made perfectly plain the sentiment at
that time.
And if the gentleman thinks he can
make me apologize for that statement
he has got hold of the wrong man. -
added Grosvenor. Mr.. Roosevelt had
written of him (Grosvenor) what he
had a right to say. Kitchen was only
thrashing over old straw.
II never said he was distasteful to
me as a candidate" said Grosvenor.
Mr.. Roosevelt was put on the ticket
with Mr.. Mckinley. but il was McKin-
ley who got all the abuse
Governor Grosvenor said that no man
on the stump ever made a better i'm
preston on the country than did Mr..
Roosevelt in the campaign of 1900 His
dignified manner of presiding over the
Senate and his modesty with Senators
was commendable. Then came the cri-
sis Of his life, the death Of President
Mckinley.
And then it was" said Grosvenor.
that the tears of the Democrats be-
gan to flow" The statement of Roose-
Welt at the bier of Mckinley that he
would carry cut the policies of Nc
Kinley saved untold money losses in
this country. 1 stand here to-day a
friend of Mckinley. and l say that
there is not one of McKinley's friends
willing TO say that he has not al
ways been treated with Kindness and
consideration by Theodore Roosevelt.
DO you think you can read and garble
newspaper extracts and discredit Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt? II you think So
you will find when the campaign is
over that you have been casting your
arrows up the tree where the bird was
not roosting.'
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
Get the
Spring
Habit

The best and most beneficial of all
habits. by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the ideal spring medicine.
IL overcomes spring lassitude and
languor and that tired feeling, gives
life and vigor TO the whole system,
creates a good appetite. makes the
weak strong, purifes the blood,
cieanses il Of all humors and impur-
ities.
II makes you feel better. look bet
fer. eat and sleep better.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
SLAV GENERALS WIFE
is FOUND MURDERED
of Which Mrs. Strandman
Is Victim.

ST. PETERSBURG. April 22.-The
wife of General Strandman. who lived
in a handsome house adjoining the
Winter Palace, was murdered to-day.
She was found in her room with her
head chopped open with an ak
valet was also murdered. The motive
was robbery. Thousands of rubles
in bonds and securities were taken by
the murderers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23

have been assigned as aids to the COM
mandants of Port Arthur and Vladi-
vostok.
LONDON, April o. 7:40 p. ma dis
patch to the Central News from Port
Arthur says news has been received
there of the complete destruction of a
Japanese column on the Yalu River.
No details, it is added were obtainable.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
Lectures nn HonoluIu

An illustrated lecture under the au-
spices of the Business women's Club
was held last night i'm the California
Academy of Sciences auditorium. The
subject was Honolulu the Beautiful"
and the lecture was delivered by James
w. Erwin of. the California Camera
Club.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
FIND MAPS ON SUSPECTS.
Plans of Famous Forts Discovered on
Japanese Arrested i'm Russia.

ARCHANGEL, Russia, April %. -
Two suspected Japanese have been ar
rested on the railroad near Vologfa. in
Northeastern Russia, 302 miles from
Moscow, with plans in their possession
of Archangel and the famous monastery
on the island of Solovetsky in the
White Sea.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
NO AMERICANS ARRESTED.
Russian FOreingn Office Says Pub
lished Story Is Unfounded.

lished Story Is Unfounded.
ST. PETERSBURG, April D. - A
correspondent called the attention of
the Foreign Office to the telegram of
the Hardin correspondent of the
Frankfurter Zeitung, published in the
United States, to the effect that four
unarmed American citizens were held
as japanese spies at Mukden; that an
American named Reilley and Canadi-
an named Davidson had mysteriously
disappeared from Mukden under cir
cumstances such that they raised sus-
picion of foul play The Foreign Office
replied that they had no information
whatever on the subject, and do not
believe that the statement can be true,
since any action affecting foreigners
would be Immediately reported 1t is
their belief that the statement is un-
founded.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
STRANGE CRAFT SIGHTED.
Vessels Supposed to Be japanese
Submarines Seen on Sweden.

Submarines Seen on Sweden.
CHICAGO, April PA special cable
dispatch from Stockholm, Sweden,
says:
II is reported in responsible quar-
ters that certain strange craft, said
TO be japanese submarines. are hover
ing on the east coast of Sweden. They
were last seen off the fortified harbor
of Farosund. in the island of Gotland,
in the center Of the Baltic Sea- 1t is
reported that the St. Petersburg au-
thorities have been advised of the mat
ter and are alarmed for the safety Of
the Baltic fleet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
JAPANESE FLEET SAILS.
Twelve Vessels Flying Mikado's Flag
Sighted OF Clifford Island.

SHANGHAI, April "a Japanese
fleet consisting of twelve vessels was
sighted thirty miles southwest of Cliff
ford Island yesterday. 1t showed no
lights and was steaming slowly to the
north.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
Emneror Ahandons Trin.

VIENNA, April 22.-Owing to the
strike on the Hungarian railways.
Emperor Francis Joseph has aban-
doned his proposed visit to Budapest
next week.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
KIN WATCHING JAPANESE FORCES AT WIJU


Whhte japanese c WU the Russian dki wfha advnc guards
unnorhh o he the dispatches he ar ES indicate tina h I
pxt battle nd d
arthur rpd Ina a ~ in
Yau. there is fad OF
tn OF u Russ Port t II ue eexpoio mine
OF Heutna d
of pT u~ Gomez ~ and the st APetIu
al o Tar special ca dispatch h
Petersburg however h to off o fu% alton %baNdo retention OF
by the eJan
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23

fifty acres near Cupertino, where he
has since resided.
Captain Merithew has been one of
the most prominent men in the county
for years. A wife and three grown
children survive him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23

that any man who had such profound
contempt for the legislative branch of
the Government was unfit to be its
executive head and was dangerous
person
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23
New Workers Offer Loan.

talists have offered this city a loan
to be issued at 93.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-23

ADvERrIsEMENTA
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

@-~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~-~-~~~-
Nicholas Lang, proprietor OF the
reliable grocery store 80 Barnard
street. Savannah. Ga. Jan. 20, 1908,
saysI
Lippman Drug Company, PrOprie-
tors of p. Pa
Gentlemen-I called ON yOuI
worthy Arm to-day to tell you that
for many years 1 have tried much
medicine, and An fact, every means
in my power TO get cured of the
terrible rheumatism which has nm
dermined my health for a very long
time. even visited Hot Springs
Ark, but all to NO purpose. At last
in sheer desperation 1 took a course
of r. p. p, Lippman's Great Remedy
and 1 rejoice to state that i am en-
tireIy well.
p. p. p. did the work to my entire
satisfaction and made a radical and
prompt cure.
(siSneO NICHOLAS LANG
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
A Magnificent Water
Front for Sale.

There is no more attractive salt
water frontage in Chatham county
than that at Coffee Bluff
The stream of water is bold, with a
grand outlook seward, and the best
fishing in this vicinity
The contiguous land is fertile, and
the woods abound in oak and hickory
This tract consists of 100 acres, hav-
ing water frontage of 400 feet.
The land is reached by the White
Bluff road. affording a shelIed road to
within three miles of the land, and
there are good prospects of this short
space being shelled in the near flu
ture.
This land is easily divided into
building lots with beautiful frontage
and good acreage in the rear.
Promoters and spectators are in
vited to investigate this as a rare
chance for profit.
c. H. DORSETT,
20 Congress street, west.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
$4,000 NOW NEEDED.
Consumers Ice and Light Company
OF VALDOSTA, GA.
AUTHORIZED And PRO POSED CAPITAL. OOOOO.

earnestly and the public this industrial en-
"A
of
in besides
the
in gasma with
oil ma
be
amou andvrs ISL TO get
he in
fun
subscriptions
will be mailed request GEO W. BECKETT
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
A GUARANTEED CURE ron PILES.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

--~~~~~-~---~~~~~-~-~~~-o
MITCHELL.-The friends and &C
quaintancee of Mr.. and Mrs. o. I.
Mitchell are invited to attend the flu
neral of Mrs. Mitchell, this (Tuesday)
afternoon, from the First Congrega-
tional Church at $3.50 o'clock.
NELSON-The relatives and friends
of Mr. and Mrs. Washington H. Mel
son are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral of the former from his
residence, Cedar Hammock, this aft
ernoon at 3 O'Clock. Interment at
Bonaventure Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
RIDS FOR PAINTING ROOF.

Office of Savannah Water works,
Savannah, Ga, Jan. 6, 1904.-Sealeo
bids will be received at the Mayors
office until Jan. 10, 1904. at IL O'CLOCK
noon, city time, for repairing ana
painting both sides of the roof of the
new water works building.
Before painting the said roof 1t mus'
be thoroughly cleaned inside and out
getting off all cracked paint and scales
of rust repairing all leaks and fasten-
ing down roof where loose.
The committee reserves the right 70
reject any or all bids. Envelopes must
be marked bids for painting roof.
L IL KINSEY. Supt.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
OPPORTUNITY FOR BOYS.

Wanted for St. Johns Choir, thirty
boys, between the ages of and 10.
Beginners will be paid rs cents a month
and those more proficient $1.25 a month.
In addition to the pay, the boys re-
ceive free instruction in vocal music
from the choir master. All parents
are urged to permit their boys to avail
themselves of this opportunity.
Apply to Mr.. George Blakeley, 215
Liberty street. west.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
NOTICE.

Personal property returns for 1909.
Office Board of Tax Assessors, jan
/. 19O4.-Notice is hereby given that.
under the tax ordinance of the CITY
of Savannah for the year 1904 TINS
board is now prepared to receive re- re-,
turns of personal property of all
kinds. The tax ordinance provides
that if any person required to make
any such returns shall refuse or nee neg
lect to do so on or before Jan. ~
it shall be the duty of this board 10
proceed forthwith to. make the
turns Themselves from the best in.
formation they can obtain and shall
assess a double tax against such de-
faulter.
]. II. H OSBORNE. Chm T. A.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
MILITARY ORDERS.

~----~~~~~-~~~O~~~~~-~~~
Headquarters LIST Bait. II. A.. G. ). T.,
(Savannah Volunteer Guards.
Savannah, Ga, Jan. Is, 1904.
General Orders No. l.
The battalion is hereby ordered to
assemble at the arsenal on Tuesday,
Jan. 10, at 315 o'clock p. m. fully
armed and equipped (gray
uniforms with caps. without leggins),
10 unite with the other state troops of
the city in parade in celebration of
the birthday of Gen. Robert f. Lee.
BY order of Maj Williamson.
H. L. RICHMOND,
LIST Lieut.. and Adjt.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
IN MY MANY YEARS

experience l have never seen Roses
grown anywhere to surpass, if they
equal. those l am now growing. Or
ders solicited for Cut Flowers and
Floral Designs.
A C. OELSCHIG.
Both Phones 496.
J. GARDNER, Agent, is Broughton
street east
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Savannah Brewing
Company viii be held at the offices Of
the Secretary. 43-46 Sorrel Building.
Savannah, Ga, at IL o'clock noon on
Thursday, Jan. 2l 1904. for the cleo
tion of directors and such other bust
ness as may come before the meeting.
J. RANDOLPH ANDERSON,
Secretary.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
SPECIAL.

If you are interested in real estate,
would be pleased to confer with you.
have all classes of improved and I'M
improved city property. Also at Isle
of Hope. Beaulieu, Montgomery. and
LIS acres of fine land on Skidaway
Island that can be bought very cheap.
Any business intrusted to me will be
promptly attended to.
w. J. b. ADAMS,
Phones 1905. "A Bryan. East.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
OPEN JAN. 4, 1904.

Central Hotel, S1S West Broad street,
Savannah. Ga. Near Unkn and Cen
trail Depots. T. A. Newsom, proprie-
tor. Rate $3.50 per day, equal to
any 50. so house in the city. Special
rates to permanent boarders. Excellent
tn hla Cnnfnrta bile rooms
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICE,

The Remington Standard Typewriter
is still the standard. Durability, ease
of operation, simplicity, and the fact
that you can put 1t In your inventory
are its chief merits. See the latest
models before buying a machine.
r. NJ. HULL,
Sole Dealer for Savannah,
10 Drayton st. Provldent Building.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO WATER TAKERS.

Office of Savannah WSter Works
Savannah, Ga, Jan. IS, 19t4.-The wa
ter will be shut off Tuesday morning
Jan. 10, at 9 O'Clock, from Gwinnett
street to Park avenue ana from Alb
ercOrn to East Broad, and will remain
off for several hours.
l. u. KINSEY. Supnl,intendent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-19
GENERAL INSURANCE.

Your interest carefully protected in
any of the following:
Fire, Tornado, Marine, Accident
and Sickness Insurance.
A share of your patronage solicited.
w. 7. HOPKINS, Agent
IS East Bryan Street. Phones 219.
CHAS. INGLESBY, Manager.