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The Washington times., 1904-03-09
MINES MAY HAVE BEEN LAID
TO SINK VLADIVOSTOK FLEET

BERLIN, March Authoritative adj
vices from st. Petersburg confirm the
report that the Russian squadron has
left Vladivostok.
German naval experts assert that the
seemingly useless bombardment of Via
divostok by the japanese feet and the
temperance of the fleet without firing
a shot had two purposes.
First, to make certain that the Rus
sian vessels had left the harbor.
Second, to plant mines across the en-
trance OF Usuri Bay against the return
of the Russian squadron. The experts
argue that the mines were planted dur
ing the bombardment.
The Vladivostok squadron is COM
manded now by = new and enterprising
chief, Captain Reitzenstein, who may
have gone in search Of the three war
ships which, it was reported. Japan
bought from Chile recently and which
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
LORD AUGUSTUS LOTUS,
AGED DIPLOMAT, DEAD
For Nearly Fifty Years He Was q
Leading Light in British
Political Circles.

LONDON. March 9.-Lord Augustus
LOTUS. the aged British diplomat and
statesman SIS dead.
The Rt Hon. Augustus William Fred
crick Spencer. Lord LOTUS. was for
nearly fifty years. a leading light IN
British diplomatic circles. He was born
October e. 1917. and was the second son
OF Jhe Marquis or Ely. He was educated
with a private tutor His diplomatic
work began I'm 1897. when he was made
an attache ~ the Berlin embassy. In
1873 DE was transferred to- Stuttgart
Other positions which he has filed
were head OF a special mission 10 Ber-
lin and NieEra i'm 1873; secretary Of the
legation at Stuttgart I'm 1852: at Berlin
IN 1853, envoy at Vienna. 1883 Berlin in
1850 Munich 1862; ambassador at Berlin
1863. ST Petersburg 1sT-79. and finally
governor Of New South Wales. from 1879
10 1856 Ia the latter year ne was re-
lrcd on pension. lie was married hIs
wife being Emma. tho second daughter
or admiral H. Greville. The wedding
was so-emntzed i'm 1915
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
BOYS DIDN'T KNOW
THE GUN WAS LOADED
Tommy Heald Shot by Young Negro
at Falls Church

Accidentally shot by Joe Mills, negro
boy about nineteen years old, Tommy
Head, the tweive-year-old son of Sam
uel c. Head. of Washington and Falls
Church. was removed to Georgetown
University Hospital yesterday after
noon, where he was operated on for
wounds about the face, breast and alb
domen. Young Head eXOnerated the
negro and no arrest was made. The doc
tors say they believe his intestines were
perforated by the small shot, but they
hold out hope for recovery
Mr. and Mrs. Head came TO Washing
ton from Falls Church yesterday morn
ing. leaving Tommy and the other CHI
dren in the care of Mills Shortly after
they left Mills and Head went TO <he
barn and played there for some time,
until Mills picked up a gun and began
lingering the trigger. Head turned to
leave the barn, and as he neared the
door he looked back TO see what Mills
was doing with the weapon. As he
turned Mills discharged the gun, and
the boy received the full charge in his
face, breast, and abdomen. Mills says
he did not know the gun was loaded
and is cOrroborated in this by Head
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
TRADESMAN COMPLAINS
or RAILROAD COMPANY

The District Commissioners arc in re-
ceipt OF complaint from Joseph
Hornstein that the excavations carried
on by the Sewer Department and the
Ponnsylvaria Railroad Company In H.
ncighborhcod Of Dds store al the corner
OF j. Street and New Jersey Avenue
have resulted in seriously damaging HIS
business. he claims that customers are
unable 10 get 20 his store with con
renience ca account OF the distractions
offered by tho excavations
His plea for relief Is made on ia.
ground that he thinks Do unwise TO harm
a citizen s business for the benefit IF
= railroad company. The Engineer De-
partmcnt has notified him that the con
ditiOns complained % viii be remedied
as soon as possible and ready access 81
his store viii be furnished the people.
He IS told that the severe winter has
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
GEN. KUROPATKIN WILL HURRY
TO SCENE OF WAR IN ORIENT

ST PETERSBURG. March 9-Much
earlier than originally stated, General
Kuropatl1in VIII start on Saturday next
for the seat Of war. He Will make his
headquarters at Mukden, whereas Vice
roy AleXiem Will reside at Hardin.
The accelerated departure of General
kuropatkin denotes that the mobiliza-
ton of the Russian troops has proceed
ed much more rapidly than was expect
ed, and also that the japanese intention
to precipitate a. conflict is fully realized.
It is estimated that the general can
reach Mukden I'm about fifteen DAYS.
Two German officers who are going out
as war correspondents applied to Cen
eral kuropatkin to go out with him.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
John Barrett Is Named
As Minister TO Panama
w. w. Russell, of District, Appointed Repre-
Who Goes to Argentine Republic.

west Washington, for the winter
months
A Naval Cadet.
Mr.. Russell received his education at
the Rockville Academy. and was consid-
cred by his classmates as a Hnguist OF
a high order In 1880 he was appointed
cadet midshipman 10 the United States
Naval Academy. from which place ne
was graduated with honors as a linguist
He developed the taste for language
study early i'm life. and from his early
bOyhood to the day Of his gradua ton it.
was his most liked study. He did not
enter the service OF the navy Immediate
ly upon graduating from the Naval Aca-
DENY but took 40 the study Of eng1-
neering and entered the service of the
TehuantepeC Railroad. subsequently be-
coming connected with the Drum Point.
With B. & o.
When the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road put i'm its electrical plant Mr. Rus
SOL became connected with the electri-
cal department thereof. In 1896 Mr..
Russell was appointed by President
Cleveland 10 the position Of secretary
&c the legation at Caracas and was
practically in charge of the legation
after the return OF former Minister
LOOmis and during the absence OF Min
record and has on n number or Occa-
siOns been placed IN a position requiring
hrmness and tact. and has always ac-
quilted himself with credit
He has never married although a
leader OF social life at Rockville, and en-
joylng a large circle of acquaintances
IN Washington
Mr.. Russell has a brother. George
Russell now living az 81. Louis. a sis
ter. Mrs. John =. Brewer lives at Rock
VILE; two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Brewer
ana Ley Russell now living I'm Wash
ingtOn FOR the winter months, at 202I
O Street northwest. and another sister,
Mrs. Mamie Bradley, Of COlesviile. Mont
gomery county, but who is now visiting
in the South
The Washington times., 1904-03-09

may be approaching the scene of con-
fiict.
Russian naval officers are confident
Reitzenstein will achieve his purpose.
On the other hand naval attaches in
St. Petersburg are convinced that If
Reitzenstein ventures TOO far from the
coast he will seal his squadrons fate;
If must be overwhelmed.
The porte has thus far met the re-
quests OF the Russian ambassador to
| Turkey. NJ. Zinovieff to permit the
Black Sea fleet to pass the Dardaneiles
by naming conditions wholly unaccept-
able by Russia. One of these condi-
tions. naturally, is that Russia shall
break off or evade the fulfiliment of her
agreements with Austria respecting the
Balkans. give the Sultan leave to settle
the controversies by his own methods,
and assist Turkey should Austria or
other powers dispute the Sultans de-
cisiOns.
Russia rejected these proposals as
preposteTOus.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
GEN. PEDRO CALLARDO
EXPECTED HERE TONIGHT

summoned home from London by the
death on his mother, Gen. Pedro Riu-
con Gallsrdo Mexican minister 10 Great
Britain. is expected in Washington to-
night on his way Ia the city of Mexico
re is accompanied by Enrique Riba y
CerVantes his son-in-law.
. General Gallardo is "A friend of Senior
-ie Azpiroz. the Mexican ambassador
lerc and has done distinguished ser
aice for his country He commanded
troops i'm resisting the French invasion.
vas later made governor of province.
i;ud then went as minister 10 Germany
France and Great Britain, successfully.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
FILIBUSTERS TO ENTER
BRAZILIAN TERRITORY
Expedition Being Fitted Out in Paris
by FIenchmen Dissatisfied With
Cumani Award.

state Department officials are much
interested in dispatches from Paris an
nouncing that four steamships have
been chartered for a flibustering cXpe-
dition into Brazilian territory between
the Oyapok and Araguari Rivers.
This strip of territory was awarded
TO Brazil by the Swiss government,
which acted as arbitrator in the dispute
between Brazil and France in 1900 The
award was unsatisfactory TO French
men living in French Guiana. and they
are supposed TO have inspired the eXpe-
dition. NJ. Brezet. who lives in Cayenne.
but is now IN Paris is supposed TO be
leading the movement against Brazilian
rule He declared himself president OF
the republic Of Cumani some lime ago.
An expedition TO Brazil would doubt
less be a violation of the Monroe doc.
trtne and might bring this country into
the controversy between Brazil and
France
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
VISIT WOLVERINE STATE

President Roosevelt has definitely de-
cided not to attend the fftieth ami
versary celebration of the birth Of the
Republican party which will be held
IT Jackson. Mich. July g.
The members of the Michigan deIega-
ton called on the President IN a body
this morning for the purpose OF getting
a final answer TO the invitation extended
some weeks ago.
The President said owing to the va
] ious invitations of a like nature from
other points, he could not accept.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
LOST DOG RECOGNIZED
VOICE OF HIS MASTER
Hound Worth $1,000 and Only One o.
His Breed in America, Wandered
From Kennel

WTNSTED. Conn. March 9.-"Sorva
Of WOrOnsova, said to be the finest
wolfhound outside of Russia and valued
at 5000, has been missing from the
Stalley Farm Kennels, in Simsbury
since Friday and was found by F. G.
Crangle on the shore OF the Farming
ton River. in East CRANKY, unframed
The hound, which Joseph B. Thomas,
jr., Yale, '03, and r A Mccormick. son
Of the United States ambassador 10
Russia. Travelled 1900 miles to secure
list year, recognized the voice OF ms
Keeper and came up to him on the
bound The other two hOunds-Bistri
OF Perchina and DrOugll0e-which ran
away with SOrva have also been re-
covered
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
BOSTON BAKERS RAISE
THE PRICE OF BREAD

BOSTON. March 9.-Bakers in Boston
and vicinity propose to raise the price
Of bread. Flour. they say. has increased
in cost until they cannot do business at
a profit.
Already there has been an increase
made by Hebrew bakers who are mem
bers Of the Hebrew Bakers Association.
and they are selling loaves. formerly
sold at 5 and 10 cents, for and i
cents, an increase of 20 per cent
ter bakers association tomorrow night
at which il may be y. ted either TO raise
the selling price or TO reduce the size
Of the loaVes.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09

He refused. saving he could not attend
to such matters now. but that he would
meet them at Mukden and there give
them decision on the matter.
The Emperor has just sssented to thu
formation Of a volunteer corps of a
thousand men, consisting Of Bulgarians
MOntenegrins. and Servtans. 10 go to the
front, but on condition that they must
be thoroughly qualified in every respect
for hard service.
The Grand Duke Cyril telegIaphs that
he has passed Lal1e Baikal
The Emperor has sanctioned Prince
is the son Of Achilles AIurat, going to
the fighting lines. A Number Of exper.
fenced NladivOstOk pilots have been ac-
cepted as admiralty lieutenants aboard
the war ships.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
NORTHERN EUROPE BREADS
OUTCOME OF PRESENT WAR

COPENHAGEN. March s.-Through-
out the scandinavian countries, and
more particularly in Denmark and
Sweden. the war has aroused grave
fears for tie future status of the peo-
pies OF northern Europe
They have regarded the Far East as
the safety valve Of Russian energies
As long as Russia was fully occupied
in forging her way toward the Pacific
the Scandinavians felt they might es-
cape the Bears too pressing attentions
But now they feel it is not too much
10 expect. II Japan be victorious, if
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
ITO SPECIAL ENVOY.

TOKYO. March 9-The Marquis Ito is
going 70 Korea on special mission for
the Emperor. but the purpose of the
trip Is not known. The marquis viii
carry an autographs letter from the
Mikado TO the Emperor of Korea H.
win depart on the l5tn instant, and
will be absent about three weeks
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
FLATLY C0NTRADICTS
CLAIMS OF RUSSIA

Another statement outlining Japans
position IN taking the initiative and in
making Korea field Of hostilities was
issued from the Japanese legation here
last night.
The statement takes up IN detail each
charge made in the note addressed to
the powers by Russia and fatty con-
tradicts them. asserting that a state Of
war already existed, when Japan made
her first attack
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
Another Important Naval Battle
The Chief Topic of RumoT

the japanese can be resisted effectively
unless a wide turning movement be en-
ployed on the Yalu by the assailants.
There is a general belief in diplomatic
as well as in military circles that the
japanese will ultimately occupy Muk-
den as a center of administration in
Manchuria in expectation that the chi
nese will join them in eXpelling the Rus
SLAMS from that province.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
PORT ARTHUR BALL
STORY IS DENIED

wife Of Admiral Stark, former com
nIander Of the Russian feet at Port Ar
thur, has returned here from Port Ar
thur. She is very indignant. and denies
the report that the admiral and his Of
hcers We're ashore attending a ball at
the time the Japanese attacked the Rus
sim squadron.
Nine. Stark declares that her husband
did not pass the night ashore after he
took command Of the squadron.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
RUSSIAN KENNEL CLUB
TO AID RED CROSS

ST PETERSBURG. March 9.-The
Fussian Kennel Club has offered 70 pro-
vide the Red Cross Society with dogs
trained TO find and relieve the wounded
districts.
The offer probably will be accepted
These dogs carry restoratives and a
fTst-aid package attached TO their col
lars
The Washington times., 1904-03-09

Russia be foiled in her attempt to
reach the Pacific. she may turn to the
Atlantic and seek to annex a part at
least Of the Swedish and Norwegian
seabOard.
Another possibility confrOnts the
SCandinaVians
Should not the war be confined to the
present cOmbatants. should IL extend
TO Europe, the neutrality of the north
ern countries might be endangered.
A strong public opinion is growing in
Norway, Sweden. and Denmark that
they should combine 70 guarantee their
neutrality and preserve their individual
integrity under any circumstances.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
JEWS SHOT BY RUSSIANS.

MINNEAPOLIS. March "A letter
describing the shooting Of six Jews who
We're trying 10 escape Russian military
service has been received by NJ s
winthrop. The men were killed by Rus
sian soldiers, the letter says. as they
were trying TO pass from Russia into
Austria at Novocelitz, a town on the
boundary.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
MR.. BURGESS FUNERAL.

The funeral OF Charles H. Burgess
VIII be held at > oclock tomorrow after
noon at his residence. 1893 Eighth Street
northwest. Interment Will be at Sher-
wood. Mr. Burgess was for many years
engaged in the coal and wood business
I'm this city. He is survived by a widow
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
MEETING OF NURSES.

The annual meeting Of the Instructive
Visiting Nurses Society viii be held ar
the home Of Mrs Robert Patterson. on
Dupont Circle. tO,CorrGN afternoon at
1870 o'clock.
Chc report far the last year Will be
read, and shOEs Rd3TesESs will be made
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
SEAMSTRESS FELL DOWN
DUMB WATER SHAFT

Walking into an open dumb waiter
shaft and plungiag down two stories at
the home Of Miss josephine Patten 2l22
Massachusetts Avenue northwest. Mrs.
Myra Arnold, "a scamstress employed at
the house. was seriously injured about
the head and limbs last evening. She
was removed 20 the Emergency Hospi
tai, and the doctors there say she is
suffering from broken left leg and a
severe lacera ton of the scalp.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
RUSSIAN TACTICS
TO BE DEFENSIVE

PARIS, March 9.-The Temps prints
this dispatch from St Petersburg:
The landing Of japanese troops con
tinues near WOsan (Gensan), Korea.
Most of the forces are preceding 20
Pingyang. 1t is the expectation that
the japanese viii take the offensive So
soon as they have concentrated their
troops. The Russian tactics will be
strictly defensive for some time"
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
AMERICAN NURSES SAIL.

SEATTLE. Wash. March 9.-Forty
American nurses in charge Of DR.. Anita
NeWcOmb MCGEE, president of the
Spanish-American War Nurses Associa-
ton, sailed from here yesterday on the
IyO Maru FOR Japan.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
REPORTS THAT RETVlZAN
HAS BEEN FLOATED

TOKYO, March S.-According to Port
Arthur reports the Retvizan and the
Aslkold have been refioated and salvage
work IS proceeding on the Czarewitch.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09

John Barrett United States minister
to the Argentine Republic. has been
named Minister 10 Panama. to succeed
W. I. Buchanan, who resigned that post
last month.
w. W. Russell. of the District Of Co
lumbia who is now serving as charge
d'anaires at Panama. has been appoint
ed minister to Colombia where he VIII
succeed Arthur NJ. Beaupre.
Mr. Beaupre has been transferred 10
the Argentine Republic where he VIII
iii the post vacated by Mr.. Barrett
II has been known since Mr.. Beaupre's
return 10 the United States. two
months ago. that be did not care TO
return 10 Colombia. and was anxious 30
be transferred to another post. mr..
Beaupre was especially anxious to be
sent TO Panama. and Mr.. Russell. the
American charge d'ahaires at Panama,
was also an aspirant for the position
given TO Mr. Barrett.
Mr.. RusselPs Career.
William W. Russell, who has been ap-
pointed minister 20 Colombia, is ac-
credited to the District of Columbia and
Us q native of Rockville, Nd, suburb
Of Washington. and is well known in
this city Mr. Russell had been sta
toned a. Caracas, Venezuela, prior 10
his appointment as secretary OF legation
at Colon. He leaves the latter post TO
take up his new duties at Bogota.
4 young man, about forry-nve years
old. Mr.. Russell is son of the late
Major W. W. Russell, of the United
States Navy. and a nephew Of the late
Admiral John H Russell and OF Pay
Director A. ". Russell L. S. y. He
was born in Rockville. where his sisters,
Lucy Russell. Mrs. Matilda Brewer. and
Mrs. John b. Brewer live, the former
TWO Of whom. however. are now tenn
porarily residing at 2021 O Street north
The Washington times., 1904-03-09

tails are not supplied. One special dis
patch announces the arrival of Vladi-
vostok Of many transports.
The Russians are again reported to be
strongly fortifying Antung. and this Is
highly probable, as this place is a nat
ural stronghold where an advance of
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
For BEATING HORSE.

For beating the horse he was driving,
Hillman Treat, a negro. was fined $50.
with sixty days in the workhousc in de.
fault, by Judge kimball i'm the Police
Court
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
APPOINTED INTERPRETER.

Joseph Lugebil, of California. has
been appointed interpreter at the United
States consulate I'm Nladivostok.
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
STRIKE.
Carried to This Sensible End, It Re
suits IN Much Good.

No better results can come from any
strike than when people increase their
ability 10 make money by cleansing and
strengthening their nerves with 'Cupl-
dene." CuDidene is sold at 81 q box, G.
for s.. ct Stevens Pharmacy. 9Th and
Pa Ave. and the way Il purifeS and
stimulates a stagnant system IS enough
TO drive ambition into any tired brain
They arc great manhood builders
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-04
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Whereas the law provides that
on the first Tuesday in April of
each and every year, there shall be
held a general election in cities ofthe
first class, for the election Of officers
And
Whereas the term Of Office oftax
assessor and tax collector of the
city Of Chickasha, Indian Territory,
expires on said fifth day of April.
And;
Whereas the law provides than
one alderman from each ward shall
be elected at each general election,
as members Of the City council, of
said city Of Chickasha, Indian Ter.
Now therefore ], r. n. Murphy
of the city of Chickasha, indian
Territory, do hereby call and pro-
claim a general election to be held
in said city of Chickasha OH Tues
day the 5th day Of April, 1904.
There shall be elected at such
election, by the qualified electors
Of the said city oH Chickasha, one.
tax collector and one tax assessor.
who shall hold their respective
Offices for a term of tive years after
their election and qualification or
until their SUCCESSORS are elected
and qualified.
There shall be voted for and
elected by the qualified voters Of
each ward in said city one alderman
as a member of the city council,
who shall hold his Office for the
term Of two years or until his sue
cessor is elected and qualified There
shall be elected in ward number one
one alderman to succeed J. +. Bis
hop; in ward number two, one aid
erman to succeed +. NJ. Denton.
in ward numberthree, one alder.
man to succeed Dennis OBrien; in
ward number four, one alderman
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-04
Tonight O'clock
ChsutauQua Program.
Hostess. Mrs. Foster.

Hostess, Mrs. Foster.
Leader, Mrs. A. B. Cochran.
1. Paper, sketch Of W. Dean
Howell's life, Mrs. Bennett.
2. Mention Howelps most inn
portant writings.
3. Give synopsis of SiIas Lap
ham, Mrs. Fox.
S. How does the reporter show
his professional shrewdncss in the
interview with Silas Lapham'
S. What type Of American life
does Silas Lapham represent
8. Which part Of the story
brings out the puritauical con
science Of the New Englander?
7. Reading selections from the
Dinner Party" Mrs. Harris.
s. Character sketch South
western life, Mrs. Thompson.
9. Current Event.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-04-04
OIL In The Territory.

The report Of the United States
geological survey for 1902 men
tions the Indian Territory as one
Of the six leading petroleum pro-
pucing centers. Great develop
ment was made in the industry in
1908. The report for 1902 says:
Operations in the northern part
Of the territory adjoining Kansas
were active during 1902, although
they were somewhat retarded by
conditions imposed by the govern
ment upon persons procuring lea
ses from the Indians who own the
land in fee. The only pool operat-
ed was the Usage nation, the oil Of
which was transported by rail to
Neodesha, Kan, and there refined.
Other developments awaited adj
justmentof the law regulating the
leasing Of oil lands to operators
Tt is expected that the year 1908
will show an increased. production
for the territory, as the field IS
known to contain many wells that
are large producers. The total
product Of crude petroleum in the
Indian Territory during 1902 was
81 900 barrels, valued at S5z,I9o.
1t came from 3 wells in the Usage
nation, Q Of which were drilled IN
1902.