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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11

The storm which broke upon this
city Wednesday night and ragged un-
til yesterday noon was one of the
most violent in the history of the city
and from a financial standpoint .un-
questionably the most disastrous. The
records of the Weather Bureau show
that the barometric pressure was not
as low by fractional amount as dur
ing the storm of 1891. but the other
records-the records Of wrecked build
ings and flooded dwellings-tell an
other story.
Turn where you may throughout the
city and wreckage of some form is in
evidence, varying all the way from the
wrecking of a splendid seven-story
building to the tearing of awnings and
blowing in of plate glass windows
Throughout the night the storm
ragged with increasing violence, strik-
ing terror to the hearts of the timor-
Gus. Great buildings rocked on their
foundations as blast after blast of the
gaze SITuCk Lllellls SuldlleI houses IN
unprotected localities rocked like
cradles, and some, unable to with
stand the onslaughts of the gale, COL
lapsed.
The greatest pieces of individual
damage were the wrecking of the
Sahlein building and the collapse of
the steeple of st. Paul's Church. The
Sahlein building is a splendid seven
story brick and steel structure. in the
course of erection at Bush and Polk
streets. The wind so warped and
twisted it that portion, If not all of it..
must be torn down and rebuilt. At
about 6 o'clock yesterday morning one
of the steeples of ST. Paurs Church at
Twenty-nirth and Church streets was
torn from its concrete foundations and
fell to the ground with a deafening
crash
Tho lower lying sections of the city.
particularly where the sewer system
is inadequate to carry off the surplus
water in case of an emergency, also
suffered severely. The water filed the
sewers, backed into the cutters, flood
ed cellars and gradually rose to the
first floors of dwelling houses, running
carpets and furniture and driving the
inhabitants 10 seek shelter elsewhere.
Communication with the outlying
districts was practically cut off for
several hours yesterday. The wires
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11

MUKDEN, March 10.-The following
advices have been received here from
Port Arthur:
Torpedo boats Of the enemy were
discovered off Port Arthur about mid
night last night. The shore batteries
opened fire on them, but soon ceased.
At about 8 o'clock in the morning four
OF our torpedo-boats went out to sea.
Our torpedo-boats then returned.
Later two OF our torpedo boats
again went out to sea, but at once re-
turned, bringing news Of the approach
Of a japanese squadron of fourteen
ships. At about o'clock in the morn
ing this squadron opened fire at long
range"
TOXIC, March 10.-Admiral Togo
again bombarded Port Arthur to-day
and for eight hours poured shot and
shell into the town and at the forti-
fications. The latter replied to the at
tack, but it is not believed that any Of
the japanese ships were struck.
The fleet appeared off Port Arthur
at IL o'clock last night. The signal
station evidently sighted the warships,
for fifty minutes later when the fleet
was within firing distance, the forts
opened fire upon them.
Soon after this first approach. dur
ing which many shells were thrown
into the town, a gale sprang up and
the Japanese moved further off shore.
The weather soon moderated, how
ever, and the squadron renewed it's
attack. From then until s o'clock in
the morning shells were hurled at the
fortress. No mention of damage done
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11
NOTABLES
ARE TO Be
INDICTED
Sensations Develop
From Shipbuild-
Ing Smash.
Special Dispatch TO The cau.

NEW YORK. March 10.-Two distinct
ines Of inquiry starting from the Unit
ed States Shipbuilding Corporation scan
dal are developing. The first and most
imminent is a criminal prosecution by
District Attorney Jerome. The second
and prospectively immediate is a legis-
lative investigation into high finance d"
A special Grand Jury is about to be
asked for by District Attorney Jerome.
Governor Oden Will sanction this re-
quest and an effort viii be made to OBJ
tain the indictment Of at least half a
dozen men whose names became most
widely known In the revelations brought
about IN the receivership suit against
the shipbuilding company, besides sew
eral others Of even greater prominence
IN financial. ecclesiastical, social and
political circles in this city
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JAPANESE FLEET
RENE WS SHELLING
OF PORT ARTHUR
Fierce BOnbardmenf Follows Battle
Between TOrpedO=BOatS Outside
of the Harb0r.
Special CbIgram
Publishing Company

1O-The off the
of
fleet gale the morning compelled the
ST. PETERSBURG March 10-Ihe
from March1O
at thatab
boats within the
batteries opened fire these
at metth enemy
6
torpedoboas
enemy approach
behind Idao-tse-Chn
have he report to your Majesty
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GALE PLAYS HAVOC
WITH MODEL CAMP
1T THE Preside

The storm of yesterday morning held
full sway at the Preside, and besides
almost completely demolishing the
model camp played merry havoc with
trees and fences throughout the post
II swept with unrestrained fury down
through the old recruiting camp. which
acted like funnel. II tore past the
brick quarters of the coIored troopers
Of the Ninth Cavalry with tremendous
velocity The greatest damage was
done TO the model camp. the entire
upper half OF which is laid in ruins.
This camp, which had recently been
put into ffrst-class shape for the re-
ception of the Philippine scouts and
the Eleventh Infantry at a cost of
about $4,000, presents a sorry spec
tacle. New walks had been built. new
floors constructed and the conical wall
tents put in complete readiness. with
stoves and other appurtenances, for
the troops due on Monday from Ma
nila.
Out Of this entire upper camp but
two tents are left standing the others
scattered in all directions. Stoves were
smashed and tossed around the camp
like so much tissue paper. The result
of the fury of the gale was an abso-
lutte and complete wreck. The lower
camp Jared somewhat better. as it
was slightly protected by the frame
messhouse. Here, however. several of
the hospital wall tents were torn to
tatters and carried away by the gale,
while a number Of the conicaI tents
were wrenched and twisted beyond
recognition.
One hundred men will be put TO WORK
this morning to restore the camp to
order to receive troops on Monday
The damage otherwise throughout the
post. while not serious. was general
A great tree fell across the street rail-
road track. and for two hours the
cars were prevented from entering the
post.
In the cantOnment of the Twenty
eighth Infantry trees and shrubs were
pulled up by the roots. Colonel Pitcher
OF the Twenty-eighth said that at one
period Of the stor-. he expected at
any moment TO have mis- house blown
from it's foundations.
The earth steps leading up from
the Twenty eighth Infantry canton
ment to the main post were almost
entirely obliterated by the avalanche
Of water that poured over them. The
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was made in the report received here.
which probably came from Chefu.
When the Japanese were first sight
ed several torpedo boats were sent ont
by the Russians to locate them. They
soon returned and, although fired on.
were not hit.
Russian and Japanese mounted scouts
met north of Pingyang yesterday AZ
ter brief engagement the Russians re-
treated. No casualties are reported on
either side.
A Peking telegram to the Jill Shimpo
states that England and America have
protested against the Russian action in
sinking junk at Newchwang. because
the egress Of their war vessels now
staying there will be blocked.
VLADIVOSTOK, March 10 = The
acting chief of staff to-day officially
pronounced the reports of a sea fight
between the Russian and Japanese
squadrons last Sunday to be absolutely
unfounded.
CHEFU, March 10. = Two torpedo
boats, as scouts, left Port Arthur on
March 7, in the morning, and have been
unheard of since. 1t is feared they
have fallen into the hands of the
enemy.
More Japanese transports have been
sighted proceeding to the Gulf of Lao
tung.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-The Navy
Department knows nothing of the fore
going protest. Officials say that if a
junk has been sunk Commander Saw
yer of the United States gunboat Hell
ena will be justified in protesting.
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washed overboard in Storm.

Pilot Hayes, who brought the
steamer Tellus into port yesterday
afternoon, reports that Al Ross. boat
keeper on the pilot boat America. was
washed overheard during the heavy
weather of Wednesday night. Ross
was Russian Finn and about 81
years of age. His body has not yet
been recovered.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11
Nlad MuIIah.s Forces KiIled.

BERBERA. Somaliland, March 10.
General Manning succeeded in sur
prising the Mad Mullahs adherents
February 26, killing $50 Of them and
capturing 200 camels.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11
LYNCHERS MAKE ATTACK
ON JAIL FOR A NEGRO
-Four Prominent Citizens OF an IIi-
nois Town Arrested for an At
tempted Crime.

tempted Crime.
MURPHYSBORO, H., March 10
Twenty-Five Carbondale men attempt
ed TO take q negro from Jail here to-
day TO lynch him The Sheriff frus-
trated the plan, however. and arrested
four prominent citizens. Deputy
Jack Woodward was wounded in the
attack by the accidental discharge of
his gun.
The negro. named Thomas
Vaughan, was charged with asaulting
a Carbondale school-teacher a month
ago. The woman is still in a preca-
rious condition. JEFF Etherton. Josh
Walker. Jack LightfOot. the members
OF the mob arrested, were released on
bonds. Walker said the intention was
TO get the negro out without blood
saed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11
TIE wnATKrA.

Forecast made as San F-an-
cisco for thirty hours ending
midnight, March H.
San Francisco and VICINITY
Cloudy, unsettled weather Pri-
Gay, with showers; brisk south
west winds.
A. q. McADIE,
District Forecaster.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11
THE rHnArzza

AIcazar sat the whites Horse
Tevern.D ~ VI
Caltfornia-ssThe Chief Jassfce."
Central-'rRtp Van winkle.D
ColuInbia-"The Silver 5ltpper.D
Chutes-Vaudevil1e.
Fischer's-"The Rounders."
Lyric He11-Homer Davenport
Lecture.
0rpheum-vaudevtlIe.
Tivoli-"The Gypsy Baron"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-11
TWO TROOPS OF CAVALRY
TO TAKE A LONG MARCH
Receive Orders TO Leave Fort Logan
and Proceed by Way of Wingate TO
Forts Huachuca and Apache.

DENVER, March 1o.-The troops
Of the Fifth Cavalry. Z. s. A, now at
Fort Logan have been ordered to
leave the fort not later than March
20 and proceed overland by way of
Wingate TO Forts Huachuca and
Apache. This order prescribes a
march Of more than 100 miles and
over some rough mountainous coun-
try. The trip viii require fifty days.
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found that no further damage was done
TO the church by the storm.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

garding the 'unholy alliance" is not
known. For a number OF years he
was one of the leading directors OF
the st. Louis Republican, Club. he
was opposed to the combination oil
the Hamilton Club crowd that now
controls things among Republicans
in st. Louis. Whether be will give
some Of the details concerning the
conduct OF these organizations isnot
known.
According 10 a Republican #eFkeF
who is In touch with the Walbridge
boomers, both Edward Butler and
James j. Butler will give ostentatl'
GUS interviews stating that they viii
support Folk for Governor. The Re
publican politicians evidently figure
that the support OF some men IL
more dangerous in the public eye
than their opposition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
TO MAKE WHIRL-
WIND CAMPAIGN.
Judge Parker May be Prevailed
Upon to Accept Harry Halves
Advice and Speak All the
lime.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. 21.-Judge
Parker spent this morning reading
the various reports of the notifica-
ton ceremonies at White Sulphur
Springs, W. Va, which took place
yesterday. He sent his running mate,
Senator Henry G. Davis, a telegram
of congratulation on his "very ex-
cellent speech"
On account OF the meeting OF the
American Bar association at st.
Louis on September 26, Parker will
probably 60 to the exposition at
that time and not return to attend
the New York day ceremonies, which
will be held on October 4. 1t Is not
the plan now for Parker to make
any speeches on his way toSt. Louis.
Mrs. Parker will probably remain at
the exposition for two weeks as the
guest OF Mrs. Daniel Manning.
1t is likely that the Judge willmake
detour on his return in order to
address political meetings In Indian
apolis, Chicago, and one or two
other points. The suggestion has
been made that after that Parker
will 20 on an extended stamping
tour to continue until the day before
election, but no decision has been
reached In regard to this. His clos
ing speech, il the trip is made, will
probably be delivered in New York
city.
The suggestion Of having the can
didate make q vigorous persona
campaign meets the approval o
Senator Bailey, OF Texas; Edward
NJ. Shepard, OF Brooklyn; Senator
Martin, OF Virginia; Harry b. Halves
OF st. Louie, and other political ad
visers OF Parker, including nearly
every member Of the national com
mittee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
Peace Talk at St. Petersburg.

Berlin, Aug. 2l.-From very relia-
BILE sources at st. Petersburg it is
learned that the power of the peace
party, OF the cars uncle, Grand
Duke Vladimir is the chief, is rapidly
growing and that the car is getting
more and more inclined to listen to
the demands Of the men who want
peace with Japan IL peace is to be
had OH honorable conditions. Grand
Duke Vladimir no longer doubts, 1t
is said, that the fall OF Port Arthur
is near, and that this will mean that
the armies of Kuropatkin will be
crushed in q second Sedan by the
combined Japanese armies, and foi
this reason thinks that peace might
be concluded at better advantage to
Russia at the present time than afte1
the humiliation OF all the Russian
forces in the far east.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
The White Mans Party.

The Holden Enterprise contained
a letter from a colored man purport-
ing to be one Henry s. Baker. He
writes to the Washington Post and
calls attention to one OF the vital dill,
ferences between the two great par
ties, showing how much better the
negro was treated In the Chicago
convention than In the one at st.
Louis.
Perhaps Henry s. Bakers hopes
are a little roseate and overdrawn
but it seems to show the tendency OF
the times go far as Teddy, the Terri
BILE, directs Its course. The letter
follows:
cat the Republican convention the
colored man was treated as a friend,
companion and brother. There he
was made to feel as If he were not
only a political, but social equal.
The delegates followed the exam.
pie Of our beloved president Theo'
dore Roosevelt, who teaches that the
colored man deserves to be treated
as a social equal. To emphasize this
fact he had the courage to have at
his table Prof. Booker T. Washing
ton. II Roosevelt Is elected, 1t will
so encourage the colored men that
we demand that Prof. Booker I
Washington shall be the candidate
for Vice. President In 1908.
"Let not my colored brethren for
get that scene In the Republican con
vention when q beautiful white cir
was placed upon a stage and by hel
side was placed a. negro boy. The.
then placed flags in their hands ant
allowed them to do the cheering
thus making the first and grandes
example of the equality Of the race
that history records.
In the Democratic convention
there was not single colored mar
1t Was In word and deed q whit
mans party. All hail to Roosevelt
who has given to the poor negro 8
much to encourage him to persist !
his political and social rights" -
WarreLsburg Star.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
REFUSES TO SURRENDER.
British Warships to Protect
Commerce.

London, Aug. 20-England is pre-
pairing to fight Russia. The British
government has determined to resist
even to the extent OF war, the cars
claim OF the right to sink neutral
ships. British merchant vessels
bound for ports where Russian ships
may be met will be escorted by Brit
ish warships.
They will have orders to fire on
the Russian ships IL any attempt is
made to interfere with the British
merchant marine.
London, Aug. 19,-With the hor-
rors OF fire and famine around them,
shells from 400 Japanese guns pound
ing forts, town, piers and ships and
Japanese mines working steadily
closer to their last deienses, the Rus
sian garrison at Port Arthur has re.
fused to surrender, although asked
to do 30 by order OF the mikado
himself.
Gen. Stoessel also refused the offer
to permit all noncombatants to leave
the place. Russian officials declare
that Gen. Stoessel will never sur
render and that the Japanese will
have to take the place by storm.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
Obituary.
Jefrersonyille, Ohio, Citizen.

Jacksonville. Ohio. Citizen.
Alice Heironimus was born in Lo-
gan county, o., July Is, 1853, de-
parted this lie August Bird, 1904;
aged 81 years and Is days.
Was united in marriage to Peter
M. Erwin, Oct. 8. 1871, and to this
union was born six children, two
having preceded her to the spirit
land, Media, the Oldest having died
at the age OF 81, the other dying in
infancy.
The other four, Frank E., OF YER
non Co., Mo, Freddie R., Howard G.
and Glessie l. and their father are
left to mourn their loss. The de-
ceased united with the Christian
church at Grassy Point about 30
years ago under the pastorate OF
VIM. Overturi.
In February 1885 In company with
her family emigrated to Bates Co.,
Mo-, where they resided until Deem
Der, 1898, when on account OF fall
ing health they moved back to
their present home in Ohio, where
they lived until death claimed her.
While In Missouri the deceased united
with the United Brethren church
under Rev. Snow. She was always a
kind christian woman, and to know
her was to be her friend. Was affec.
tionate to her family in all affairs Of
life, and In her death the children
loses a good mother, and husband g
dutiful wife.
Besides her family, she leaves 9
father and mother, two sisters, sever
bxothers and host OF friends ani
relatives to share with the family IL
their loss.
/ Funeral services conducted by Rev
Butler. Of So. Scion at Bookwalter
Friday afternoon at 1:30.
ED.-Mrs. Erwin resided near Vii
ginia, Bates county, for thirteel
years.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
Heroine Receives a Medal.

Kansas City, No., Aug. 21.-H. R.
Menefee, representative Of aSt. Louis
Arm, who was recently saved from
drowning by Miss Madgie Bogart at
Lake Minnetonka, Mimi, to-day
gave to Miss Bogart q gold medal
at a reception heldin honor Of the
young woman by Mr.. Menefee's
friends. The rescue occurred while
Mr.. Meneiee was trying to land from
q launch. he fell into the water, and
being unable to swim, was In 9 seri
ous prsdicament. when Miss Bogart
plunged into the lake and held him
until assistance cams.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
SAM COOK SOUNDS KEYNOTE
Saws it BehOoVes Every Demo
crat to Give Best Efforts
for Success of the En-
tire Ticket.

Columbia Herald:-The following
IetfeF from Sam B. Cook toa friend in
Columbia is sound advice and perth
nent at this time:
MY Dear Sir: i beg to acknow-
ledge receipt OF your letter OF the 4th
inst, and to assure you that Igrest-
ly appreciate the interest you have
taken In my candidacy. | can never
repay the loyal friends all over this
state for the earnest, unceasing and
unselfish interest they took in my
success. AS have often said since
the day was nominated, | would
not give the confidence and esteem
OF the Missourians who know me
best for all the ofIicesin Chrlstendom.
Now that the spirited contest for
the nomination is over, 1t behooves
every democrat worthy OF the name
to give his best efforts from now
until the close of the polls the eighth
day OF November to the success OF
the entire ticket, and Especially want
every friend OF mine to be In the front
ranks and constantly on the firing
line throughout this contest against
the common enemy. Iwant themto
rally as one man to the support OF
the ,.ket, from top to bottom. A
great representative convention Of
Missouri democrats nominated this
ticket. 1t was not to be expected
that the work of the convention
would meet the personal preferences
OF every democrat inevery particular
but it was the expression Of the will
and Judgment of our state democracy
as a whole, honestly and fairly ex
) pressed, and every loyal democrat
will do all he can to elect the ticket
and thus maintain the supremacy o
} our party in the state. Missouri II
the banner democratic state In al
the union. We want to fully main
tain our proud position with thu
national democracy and give to ou1
own people the best governed stat
in the union.
To this end | shall give earnest Ell
fort, and know l shall have tn
hearty cooperation OF the trues
,, friends and the most loyal democrat
: that ever followed the flag to victory
Let the sologan OF the campaign be
"Vote 'er straight" The time ha
passed for personal preferences. Par
ty interests are at stake. The ma
iority, after an earnest and dellber
ate campaign, have spoken. In
: duty OF the future is plain. Factiona
differences are matters CT the past
Harmony and united action mean
magnificent victory In November
and in this great party work wan
my friends everywhere throughou
. Missouri to occupy the post OF honol
u Coop
> Sincerely yours. SAM b. COOK.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
Use Large Quantities OF Ink

Thirty thousand pen points, dip
ped into 80, 900 ink wells during the
ten months In the year, manage to
convey, drop by drop,about 600 gal
Ions Of ink to paper upon which the
liquid Is spread out in thin lines.
This consumption Of writing fluid is
achieved by the school children oil
Kansas City. The board Of educa.
ton last night let the contract for
furnishing ink during the coming
school year. 1t will buy 600 gallons
at twenty cents q gallon. The Lewis
Leather company received the con
tract.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25
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Rome, August 18-Atelegram from
Che Foo to the Italia Militairs says
that Port Arthur refugees who have
srrived there report that before the
Russian feet left Port Arthur har-
Dor yesterday, nine warshlps, includ-
ine the Csarevitch, were destroyed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-08-25

N C. BOULwARE, Physician ans
i Surgeon. Once NORTH side square
Butler, Mo. Diseasesof women and ehil
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