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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
NEW CHWANG IS
AWAITING ATTACK
kuropatkin Reviews the
Russian Forces.
ALL ARE In READINESS
A Report That on Saturday the Iapa-
nese viii Land at Ia Kushan
Under Cover of Another
Bombardment of Port
Arthur.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Chwang. April 6.-General Kuro-
patkin, commander-in-chicf of the Rus
sian military forces in the Far East. ar
rived here today and reviewed about 1000
troops on the parade ground outside of
the fort here. One battery of horse ar
tillery several batteries of field artillery,
parts of four regiments of Siberian Rifles
and detachments OF Cossacks and regular
cavalry participated in the review.
Russian secret service agents reported
that the japanese attempted to attack
New Chwang yesterday.
On account OF the mining of the river
and also in expectation of practice firing
fro mthe fort merchant ships are not
using the lower reach of the river
General Kondroxovitch, the Russian
commander here, who has been praised on
account of the order and cleanliness pre-
vailing at New Chwang. says he is now
prepared for a Joint attack, which 1t is
evident the other authorities also expect.
The command OF General Kondratovitch
embraces the scout patrole west Of the
Lao River and also the troops III the dis
tricts south, including Kai Chou, and
north. including the railroad and Hal-
.Cheug. ~
The troops now here are. of better
class than when the war opened.
General Kondratovitch is opening a new
hospital at New Chwang.
The relations of the Russian authorities
with the foreign residents here are i'm
proving and the administrator proposes
to consult and cooperate with the for
eigners for the protection of neutral lives
and interests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Proceedings in the House.
By the Associated Press.l


washington. April Elm five hour
e,ssiyn the House today passed seventeen
bills relating to the District of Columbia,
including one incorporating the Carnegie
Institute: PASSED the Bowman omnibus
claims bill, carrying approximately $685.
900. for the payment OF small claims
agreed to the conference report on the
Fortifications bill and insisted on diSa'
greement to an amendment i'll that Dill
nroyiding for the purchase OF submarine
boat The Alaska delegate bill was taken
up. Mr.. Cushman, OF Washington, open
ed the discussion with lengthy explana
tion of the measure, setting out the neces'
sities of the territory in the way OF rep
resentation in Congress.
During the debate on the Fertilization
bill Mr.. Hill, Comm. spoke in favor OF
a provision of s25o,c00 for submarine
boat. Mr.. Rixey, (Va), interjected into
Mr.. Hills speech the statement that the
Secretary OF the Navy had said before the
Naval Committee that the people behind
the boat provided for in the Fortifications
bill. had not offered to put their boat in
competition with other submarine boats.
"Well. the Secretary CT the Navy is mis-
taken, that is al" declared Mr.. Hill. ''or
else the gentleman from Virginia is mis-
taken" he added.
Mr. Rixey read from the hearings be
fore the committee where the Secretary
said that the competition was delayed at
the request of the promoters of the new
boat.
Mr.. Hill was positive that the delay was
Mt the request of the promoters of the old
hoa.
Mr. Rixey followed with an expression
of surprise at tho speech Of Mr.. HILL He
said Mr.. Hill had appeared before the Ma
val Committee 70 advocate the purchase
of the new boat at s175,oGo. Now said
Mr.. Rixey. "he is asking s25e,0o0 for the
boat. Why does ne raise the price?'
The House voted for further conference
on thu provision, and after discussing the
Alaskan delegate bill, adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Hepburn Shows How We
are Daily Poisoned.
THE RURAL CARRIERS
Their Salaries ard Services for Private
individuals Discussed. The House
Transac!s Large Amount
of Business of Minor
importance.
Importance.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, ID. c., April 6.-After wait
ing with much patience for many days,
Mr. Hepburn today found opportunity to
speak to the Senate on the subject OF
pure food. Technically the speech was
in support of resolution calling upon
the Senate the results of the investiga-
tiens made by his department into adul-
tcrGted foods, but in reality it was in
support of the Pure Food bill. Mr.. Hey
burn contended that very large proper
tion of foods, drugs and liquors were adul-
terated The physicians of the country
want the legislation, he said, because un-
der existing conditions they cannot have
their prescriptions filed as they wish.
They often secure effects exactly the OPP
DC site of those intended. Out OF four
teen samples of drugs advertised thirteen
were found to be rank frauds. More than
so per cent of the patent medicines were,
Mr. Hepburn said, deleterious to health
while a. large percent were absolutely
poisonous.
MI. Hepburn also referred to the prac-
ticc of keeping meats in cold storage,
saying that they are often held for years
wlile after three months they are abso-
lutcly deleterious.
The greater part Of the remainder OF
the day was devoted to the consideration
of Mr.. Quarles' amendment for grading
the salaries of rural free delivery car
riers, and it was then declared out OF
order. The committee amendment bear
ing upon the salaries of carriers and reg
ulating their service for private indlvid-
uals was accepted. This provides sal
ary of $720 year and allows carriers to
deliver merchandise and periodicals Tor
hire under certain restrictions.
Eoth Messrs Quarles and Dolver pre-
dicted that this "huckster" system would
lead 10 serious scandal unless great eau
tiop were exercised.
Mr.. Iqtimer opposed the restriction
upon the carrying of packages and advo-
Gated such q modification of the amend
mcnt as would grade the salaries paid
according to the length OF route ira
veIsed.
The Postoffice Appropriation bill was
still, before the Senate when it ad-
joJIned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
The Tour Party at MocksyiIIe.

Especial to News and Observar)
Mocksville, N. :, April 6.-The Sunday
School Tour Party spent Saturday and
Sunday in Mocksville. The sessions cf
the convention were held in the Methodist
church. The church WAS filled 20 over
flowing. Sunday school workers from ali
ths denominations and from the various
schools in the county were in attend
ance. On Saturday night praise service
was held, when a number OF selections
werc given by tie choir and solos rem
Gcred by Mr.. T. II. Meredith. of New
York. On Sunday the regular services
OF all the churches were given up f1r
the convention. Davie county was organ
lied with Rev. f. NJ. Allen, Of tho Pres.
byterian church Of Mocksvila, 1s presl-
aOpt and Mr.. VI. ] Hendrix, OF Farm
ington. as secretary.
The Tour Party have gone to Charlotte
where the next convention will be held.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Hampered by Melting Ice.
(By the Associated Press.)

Shanghai, April ct is not believed
that the Russian troops between Antung
and Chiu Tien Cheng (about ten miles
north of Antung) comprise the main Rus
sian force and consequently the engage
ment, which is looked for at or near these
places probably will not be decisive but
only forerunner of larger operations.
The Russians are constructing entrench-
ments, however, which are not yet COM
pleted, and if the Japanese succeed in
forcing their way past oe line of de-
fense, it would give them a distinct ad-
vantage and make it more difficult for the
Russians to concentrate and oppose them.
The ice on the Yalu is melting rapidly
and. the muddy roads make promptness
in military operations most difficult.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
TWO SKIRMiSHES REPORTED.
Russians Say That in Them Eleven
Japanese Were Killed.
(By the Associated Press.)

ST. Petersburg, April 6.-"All is quiet
ON the Yalu," is the report which Gen
eral kachtalnky tclegraphed April to
General Kuropatkin, who forwarded the
message to the Emperor. The report added
that an exchange of shots occurred be-
tween Russian cavalry and japanese
sk;rmishers near Wiju. The Russians sus-
tanned no losses. Five japanese were
killed. The number wounded is not
knCwn.
The stores of Russian village near
YcpgamDo (south of Wiiu on the Yalu
Riyer) Korea. have been wrecked and
burned by detachment OF japanese in
fartry. numbering three hundred men.
General Kachtalinky also reported that
oprositc Turmitchen, on the Island OF
Natuzeo. on the Yalu River, some Rus
sian volunteers had skirmish with a
yanannso outpost from Win. There were
no casualties ON the Russian SIDE Six
Jaranese were killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
GAMBLERS PAY THE COSTS.
Sequel to Police Raids on Sunday at
Wilmington.
Especial to News and Observer

Wilmington, n. c., April6.-Five dc
PENDANTS III eleven cases tor keeping gam
ing houses and selling liquor on Sunday
an,! without license, which grew out OF
til" recent gambling raid by the police,
SUI mitted to the charge in the Superior
Ccrrt this afternoon and by previous
agreement between counsel. were let of
upoG payment of all costs of both city and
county, the amount being about $50 Tor
each defendant. Judgment is suspended
uron condition that il may he prayed at
anv time by the solicitor should any OF
the defendants b. .ound to ave re-cr-
geacd in the same business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
PLURAL MARRIAGE NO MORE.
Declaration by President Smith Sup
ported by the Mormon Church.
(By the Associated Press. }

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 6.-The
seventy fourth annual conference of the
! MCImon Church came to a close today
According to the custom of the church,
the church leaders, including the first
presidency, the apostles, president and
! lpaLriarcht5, who nominally hold their po-
sitcns only from conference to confer
ence, were sustained by the raising of
| hands IN the great open meetings oil the
followers of Joseph Smith.
notable feature of the closing ses-
SION was the official declaration by Presi-
dent Joseph r. Smith on the subject of
poiySamy. The statement follows
"lnasmuch as there are numerous re-
ports III circulation that plural marriages
have been entered into, contrary to the
Official declaration OF President Wood
ruiz, ci September IS, 1890, commonly
called the manifesto which was issued
BY President Woodruff and adopted by
the church at its general conference, Oc-
tober 6, 1890, which forbids any marriage
in violation OF the law of the land, l.
joseph +. Smith, President of the Church
OF Jesus Christ OF the Latter Day Saints
heIeb affirm and declare that no such
marriages have been solcmnized with the
sanction, consent or knowledge OF the
| Church of Jesus Christ oil the Latter Day
SaiEts and, I hereby announce that ali
sucl, marriages are prohibited. and if any
officer or member the church S.
| srnlc to solcmnizc or enter into any such
marriage he will be Liable to be dealt with
at ccrding to the rules ard regulations
thereof and excommunicated tncretrom."
This statement received the
dcrscnent OF the church members assem-
nled. who unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing resolution, introduced by Apostle
Francis NJ. Lyman:
"Resolved, that we, the members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, in general conference assembled,
hereby approve and endorse the statement
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Whitney's Nags Off for Sheepshead
(By the Associated Press.)

Augusta, Ca, April 5.--The Whitney
horses left Aiken this afternoon on a
special train for Sheepshead Bay race
track. The movement of the horses is
under the personal direction of c. J.
Rogers, trainer, assisted by fifty grooms
and stable boys. Among the lot shipped
are such noted racers as Gunfire. Irish
Lad, Reliable, Mimosa, Inflexible, Hearts
Desire and Mercury. Inflexible has fully
recovered from the injuries received last
year, and will be seen under the Duryea
colors on all leading tracks this summer.
During the period of the family mourning
the Whitney horses will race in the name
of Duryea.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Travis Takes the Gold Medal.
(By the Associated Press.l

Pinehurst. N. c.. April 6.-Brilhant golf
was the special feature Of the qualification
round OF the United North and South
amateur championship tournament play
ed here today. Walter ]. Travis. The
amateur champion, won the gold medal
offered for the best gross score with a
card of seventy-eight, leading Sterling
Beckwith. of Cleveland, Ohio. the winner
of last years championship, and T q
Stevenson. of the Brookiinc County Club.
of Massachusetts,. only two strokes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Republican State Convention.
(By the Associated Press.)

Chattanooga, Tenn. April 6.-The Re-
publican State Convention meets in Nash
vile tomorrow to name a candidate for
governor and to elect four delegates at
large to the National Convention. Hon.
Jesse NJ. Littleton. of Winchester; e. T.
Sanford, of Knoxville. and David w.
Mum, of Brownsville. are the candidates
for the gubernatorial nomination. 1t is
admitted that the convention contest is
between Littleton and Sanford. and the
friends of the former are claiming a
plurality of 100 votes. Congressman w.
p. Brownlcw. and Consul General H. Clay
Evans. at London, have been agreed upon
as two OF the delegates at large.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
GENERAL CRONJE is HERE.
With Him $50 British Soldiers and a
Number of Beers and ZuluS.
(By the Associated Press.)

Newport News, Va, April General
Crt ME and two hundred Beers. accom-
parted by 12O British soldiers, who saw
service in the Beer war, fifty womer
ard children and twenty Zulus, Kaffrs
and Zambesis arrived here this afternoon
on the steamship Doune astle, from Cape
town via is. Vincent, Cape Verde Is
lards.
The burghers in the party were viii
CTCnje at Paardeburg. General Vilejeor
awaits the party at St. Louis, to which
point the exhibit is now being moved bJ
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railwa. BY
special train
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Conference en- War Matters.
70. The Associated Press.l }

TOXIC, April Ga conference con, @ ss,a was ne,o .ha
at the Ir,perial heaaquar'ers before c anc
throne today at which Lieutenant Cen
eral IN Terauchi. Minister Of War, Vice, Ad- M
-''il a 80 officers in the army and
eo.ilild @ ,.nnr un'r@ General Ishimoto, vice min
nayy' m",o ,,ar. Rear Admiral Saito, vice
,s;e ~ ~ the navy and number OF
III ,ii'hiStel steer1en were present. 1t is
the eidcl the recent naval campaign was
anoefs'oVu u ~ The detailed report Of Vice
a,dru1@Ju admiral Togo's operations was read by
hanltaai ;n,,taaant santo. who was participant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
City AthriII With Rumors.
(By the Associated Press.)

st. Petersburg, April 6.-The second and
NTH horse batteries of the artillery CT
tho Guards the former armed with quick
nr;nr guns. leave for the front next week.
The city is full of rumors OF proposed
.Tananese plans, for eastern attacks. The
n,ost ncrsistent is to the effect that the
I,nannee viii land at Ia Kushan about
eftv.fve miles west Of the mouth of the
y Il, river on Saturday night under the
cover of another bombardment of Port
Arthur.
III they do remarked Russian ad-
,niraI n the correspondent of the Asso-
ciatcl press, "they will find our guns
shntfcd and ready to receive them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Beat Her Two Games.

by the Associated Press.)
Augusta, Ga April GA special TO the
Chronicle from Athens, Ga. says:
University of Alabama beat the Uni
versty of Georgia two games of baseball
here today. Anderson, of Georgia, pitch
ed eighteen innings, struck out twenty
two men and allowed one hit in each
game. Errcrs by the team lost both
games. Score:
First game-Georgia /; Alabama g.
Second game-Alabama 8; Georgia 9.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Waiting on the YaIu's Right Bank.
(By the Associated Press }

Paris, April (Wednesday)-The st.
Petersburg correspondent of the Echo dc
Paris, says that the Russian general staff
is convinced that the Russians will await
japanese attack on the right bank of
the Yalu. They are now fortifying the
mouth of the river. A remarkable bridge
has been constructed on the prolongation
of the Wiiu Line connecting it with Pin
Hu Ian.
The correspondent says the. Russians are
seeking to draw the japanese on by send
ing small groups across the river.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Found Gashed aid Bleeding Body.
(By the Associated Press.)

Jackson XIV, April 5--The cbarred body
Of Sam Jones, son of John Jones. who
was special elisor for Breathitt county,
and who summoned the first jury in the
Jett-White murder ease, was found near
here today under creek cliff. The body
was IN a pile of cmbers still burning,
and gashcs on the side of his head led TO
the suspicion Of foul play.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Leads all North Carolina Daes i'm News and Circulation

in the first attempt to block Port Arthur,
and who recounted in detail this parti-
cular operation, giving his personal ex-
perience and views. If any conclusions
regarding future operations were reached
at the conference they were not made
public.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Valentines Design Chosen.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington. April 6.-Secretary Taft
has approved with a few minor modlfca-
tions, the design submitted by Edward
B. Valentine of Richmond, Tor the monu-
mtnt to the memory of General Hugh
Mercer, Revolutionary hero, which is
to be erected at Fredericksburg. Va, in
accordance with an act of Congress ap-
prorriating $25 900 for the monument.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
One of the Appointees Tar Heel
lRy the Associated Pr

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. April 5.-The President to-
day sent to the Senate the following
nominations:
Second Lieutenants in the Marine
Corps: John Newton, Jr., Georgia; Emile
p. Moses, South Carolina John H.
Thompson, North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Montreal Again Defeated.

Richmond, Va, April g. New York
defeated the Montreal team at baseball
heef today.
"core. T. III T.
New York 30 0 2 0100-4 0
Montreal 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 9
Batteries: Kleinow, Chesbro and
hughe; Doran, Haas and Levister.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
MAY CRUISE AT WILL.
Restriction on the BattIeship Squad
ron OF the PHILIPPINES Removed.
(By the Associated Pres.

Washington, April 6.-Thc following
bulletin was posted at the Navy Depart
inent today:
THE restriction of the Dattleship squad
ron OF the Philippines has been with
cIawn and the commander-n-chief gu
thorized TO permit his squadron TO cruise
at discretion, not going nor,-4 of Fuchau
Oh the Asiatic coast
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
uttered since Sunday night with stroke

suffered since Sunday night with stroke
of paralysis.
ing to erect a mill and dry kiln on the
railroad track. about half mile east OF
LaGrange. A side track has already been
laid for their accommodation.
Mr.. F. r. Hodges has two flowing wells
as result of drilling on his farm. four
miles from town. The water was obtain
ed at depth of ninety feet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
High School Beats Trinity.

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboro, n. c., April Elm we'll
played game of ball here this evening be-
tu cen Guilford College and Trinity High
the latter won by :. score OF
to l.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07

apd declaration Of President Joseph #.
Smith, just made to this conference, con-
cerning plural marriages, and will sup
rort the courts of the church in the en-
forcement thereof"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Ou! of Debt, GuiIford Celebrates.
fspecial to News and Observer

Greensboro n. c.. Anril 6.-The Board
of Directors, trustees and officials of Gull
ford College held most enthusiastic
series of jubilee services at the college
today, in celebration of the cancelling OF
the last dollar OF a $4,000 debt. which
has been standing against the institution
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
An Editors Daughter a Bride.


Atlanta. Ca, April G--Miss Jennie GRAY
daughter of Colonel James r. Gray. edito,
OF the Atlanta Journal, was married 70.
night to Captain Earl darcy pcarce =
the United States army. :
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Morgan Goes to Europe.

(By the Associated Press)
New York, April 6.-J. Pierpont Morgan
sailed for Liverpool today on the steam
ship Oceanic, this being Mr.. Morgan's
annual vacation trip abroad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
The Helena at Shanghai.


(By the Ass0C'o0oa - - -,
washington, April 6.-Thc Navy DEPART
mont todav received cablegram from
cor,roanae. 60 Mason, Of the Cincinnati, at
sbanrhai announcing the arrival there
todag cd -" ~ The gunboat Helena from New
ClWang.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
We Are So Prosperous.

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, April Six people com
mitted suicide today at least half of them
because of dependency due to inability to
secure employment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Many Wounded From Port Arthur.
(By the Associated Press. J

Tby tlIG ItSS.J
Vadivostock, April 6.-Many wounded
men from Port Arthur have been brought
here. They are receiving the greatest
attention from the numerous volunteer
Sisters of Mercy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07
Mr.. S. |. Sutton Dead.

Especial to News and observer)
LaGrange, N. c.. April 6-Mr. S. |.
sutton. station agent of the Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroad, died today. He
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-07

Law is great thing for lawyers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-01
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
II. William Pegrani Gili1our
Marries Miss Cobb. 4.
'tHbeniai n eTIle tTii11cs. D IBra

8S5 tspeolai 10 ,rlle Times. IDibpatth
H NEW YORK Dec. Ul.-A large wedding
to-day was that Of Miss Mary. Howard
,inbb. daughter OF Mr.. and MIS- Jolii
sHlaekweIl COBB. ana William pegra,im, G q,
Si,iotii', OF 1lchtilond. Va; III. the Churcil
~ tho Heavenly Rest Mary guests wore
n fhe decorations we're green and white.
trno oiilclatng clergyman was Rev. =.
Misa Cobb' 4 Younger sister. Miss 1dicy
Lang horne Cobb tsns maid VI honor, ana
brid0srsaids were Miss Mary Gllrp our atla
Niiss Marjorie Glnlour.& sic tiers VI the
bridegroom, from Heleiisburg, SCOTLAND;
Miss Parrish ana Miss Fuller, Of this ely:
N iss fIopc, Of Petersburg, ana MISS Par.
ker. OF Providence. r. I. All were dressed
alike In gowns OF blue .panno crepe tir
uhinc, witt, trimmings of ccru 1acc and
ctn Drodercd. forgot-mc-fOts.
Il no brldo, who was given away by her
inther wore Il gown OF white satin over
rniiton. With d bodice and rufrlcs Of.
Uuci,csso lace He,. veil OF tullo was caught
with orange blossoms.
Mr.. Gimour's brother. Allen. Gllinour.
waa Ills best man. and biz ushers, ,Hcro
Robert GllmOur, also Il brother; irvine
Jordan, W.. s. Luckett, Harold Roberts,
II. w. Cobb. brother Of tho bride; G. g:
.1Jula. d. l.. Rslt and Il. NJ. G.. Glenn, hll
Of this city; Walter NJ. Schwartz. OF
A'hilndolphla. and Jumcs Hamilton OF
Detroit, Mich.
Following Tho coromony there was re-
#ccption given at Sherry'R.