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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
TURN THE RUSSIAN FLANK.
Japs Threaten Line Of Communicate
in Manchuria.


Japs Threaten Line Of Communication
in Manchuria.
Washington, March 10.-The govern
ment here has received cable advices
from Chefoo, opposite Port Arthur, to
the effect that Japanese land forces
have appeared at Fungwangchang and
at Tashan. No details are furnished.
The first named place is about forty
Ave miles north Of Antung, in Manchu-
ria, and the latter is few miles in
land from the mouth Of the Yalu river,
according to the calculations of the
naval officers here. They believe that
this movement has placed the Jap
anese on the Russian flank and per-
haps in the rear and on their line OF
communication.
It is believed that Tuesdays attack
upon Port Arthur and Talienwan was
diversion, perhaps to cover this ex-
peditious land movement of the Jap
anese forces, who We're probably land
ed from transports some point west
Of the Yalu river.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
ST. PETERSBURG WITHOUT NEWS
Naval Engagement Near vladivostok
Evidently Expected.

st. Petersburg, March 10.--The AS.
sociated Press is informed on the high
est authority that up to 5 p. N. no
word of a naval battle between the
Reitzenstein and Urui squadrons had
been received.
1t is evident. however. that news of
a sea fight Off Vladivostok would not
surprise the authorities here. They
naturally decline to say whether Cap
tain Reilzenstein's squadron was out
side Vladivostok when the Japanese
appeared. but it is now firmly believed
here that it was outside.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
ROB THE INHABITANTS,
Foraging Expeditions Sweep Over
Northern Korea.

Seoul, March 10.-Small bands of
Russians cross the Yalu almost every
day on foraging expeditions. They
are sweeping the country in the direc-
tion of Wiwon, Chosan and Pyokdong
clear Of hay, grain and farm produce
of all kinds. Their outrages on the
helpless inhabitants Of those districts
have aroused the Koreans and a
strong band of Korean soldiers from
Chosan. which is garrison of the sec
ond class, ambushed and repulsed
strong party of Cossacks. Both par
ties suffered considerable loss.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
Bank Employe Suicides,

Montreal, March 81. G. Appleton,
employed in the Toronto branch OF
Nelson's bank, shot himself to death
In the corridor outside the executive
Offices of the bank here. Appleton
had been summoned from Toronto for
the purpose, it is stated, of making an
explanation in regard to his accounts.
After an interview with the officers OF
the bank he killed himself
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
RUSSIANS ARE ROUTED.
Cavalry Force Said to Have Been De-
feated With Heavy Loss.

Chefoo, March 9.-There is excellent
ground for believing that Russian
land force has been defeated with
much loss on the north bank OF the
river at Anju.
The japanese military authorities at
Pingyang have suppressed all infor-
nation as to the Russian repulse, but
Korean natives coming down to Che
nanpo say that more than 1000 Rus
sian cavalrymen were attacked from
the north side OF the river by japanese
infantry that descended from Yong
wong and from the south by artillery
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
7ALIENWAN B0MBAROEO
Reported Engagement of Bombardm
of Talieawan and Attack Made on
Port Arthsr Wednesday.

Especial to the Alert
Toxic, March 9,-Japanese warships
bOmbarded the forts at Talienwan all
night and then made a concerted at
tack on Port Arthur.
The reported engagement of the
Russian and Japanese fleets in the
vicinity of VladivOstock has as yet
not been confirmed.
Talienwan is a station on the PENN.
sula q few miles northeast OF Port
Arthur and connected Herewith by
rail.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
MakatoFf at Port Arthur.

Port Arthur, March 1O.-Vice Ad-
miral Makarcff, who will take com
mand of the Russian Pacific fleet, has
arrived here and hoisted his flag on
the cruiser Askoll. His arrival he !;
aroused great expectations among the
Russian soldiers and he was given a
triumphant reception by the neople-
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
Norwegian Steamer Released.

NSgasak, March 1o.-The Nolwc-
gian steamer Hermes has been re-
leased by }Le Saseto LaN-,l court an |
ordered TO proceed to Lis port To
await orders regarding the uispo1at Of
her coal cargo
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10

meh. Inc russians were reporteu
full flight toward Kusong and Chonju.
This is confirmed also from Kasan,
which is at the mouth Of the river
from Anju. 1t is said that seventy OF
the Cossacks were killed and forty
taken prisoners.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
Sewer fund ..... 1874 81
Reading room fund. ..... 60 p
Sidewalk fund. 655 o.
Water fund. 1901 %
Special bridge fund. ........... 489 AZ
Total 9665 81

The annua' report showed the out
standing Indebtedness Of the city to
be 1874, ,936.36.
Alderman Ellsworth then introduced
special resolution to appoint speci-
al committee to make the assessments
for the proposed sewerage improve
ment which motion was adopted by a
unanimous vote.
A very lengthy discussion was Then
entered into regarding the assessment
to be levied for this improvement and
as to how the assessment could be SO
arranged as to make the interest on
the assessment take care of the inter-
est on the warrants.
Alderman McElroy contended that
the interest began after or on the date
of the issue of the warrants and not
on the date Of assessment, as advanced
by City Attorney TEorp, and he
(McElroy) wanted to know how the
interest that would accure in the first
two years on the warrants before the
first PAYMENT was made, could be
taken care of.
A contention arose over this matter
between Attorney Thorp and Alder
men McElroy and Ellsworth, and the
question was finally laid aside for
other business, as it was sstated that
the whole argument was brought up,
not on final discussion as to ways
and means, but by letter that had
been received from Mr.. Wells, the
prospective purchaser Of the warrants.
On motion the following bills were
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
TIUI UV TUH1 UHIVT
JAPANESE WARSHlPS BCMBAao
RUSSIAN FORTS AND THEN
ATTACK PORT ARTHUR.
lAPS ARE ON the RUSSIAN FLANK
ARMY IN MANCHURIA THREAT.
EMS TO CUT RUSSIAN LINE
OF COMMUNICATION.
NO NEWS OF YLAoIvos1ok SQUADRON
ST. PETERSBURG OFFICIALS ARE
ExPECTE,NG TO HEAR OF A
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT

Toxic, March 10-Japanese warships
bombarded the forts at Talienwan
(Port Dalny) on the night of March s
and then attacked Port Arthur.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
EIGHT VESSELS DISABLED.
Only Five Available Warships Remain
at Port Arthur.

Toxic, March 1O.-It is reliably as
serted that when the Japanese at
tempted to block Port Arthur Feb. "a
q Russian torpedo boat destroyer,
while trying to re-enter the harbor,
struck mine and sank.
or the thirteen Russian warships
inside the harbor Of Port Arthur, it
is added, all are disabled except five.
Finally, it is asserted, that Whoang
kishan fort at Port Arthur was half
destroyed by the Japanese shells and
that only three batteries are available.
About 800 Chinese and Russian
workmen have been rushing repairs
on the warships.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10

w. Elec. co, pumping. .....s l20 Is
w. Elec. Co, lights. 200 90
H. r. Tuthil, Kline fire ...... 2 90
f. B. Correll, labor. ........... 10 90
Chas. Severn, police. ......... go 90
Ed. Mccormick, police. ......- so 90
Jerry B. Brash, bridge work.. 3 GO
Adams Fur. Co., fumigating..- '33 GO
G. D. Nichols, labor ........-. 90
Lutz lbr. Co.. material. 20 90
Alert. printing. 4 60
Fl. p. Taylor & Co.. .....-..... lilo 90
F. NJ. Andre, draying. IS
Total 629 26
Alderman Gleason then moved that
the council adjourn which motion
carried.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
RESIDENTS NOT ALARMED.
People of Vladivostok in Excellent
Spirits.

Vladivostol, March 9.-Despite the
anuearance Of the Japanese fleet off
the harbor Monday and the lombard
ment Of Sunday the inhabitants Of
Vladivostok are in good spirits. Crowds
promenade the streets as usual, in
Guiding many women.
Many suspected Japanese have been
arrested, but when examined they
were proven to be Cinnamon or ko-
reanS.
Commanders of merchant vessels
and pilots who have thorough knowl-
edge of the coast and Of navigation
have been enrolled as ensigns in the
navy.
Snow has been falling for the last
two dayS,
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Port Arthur, March 10.-It is ru.
mored here that Japanese squadron
has reappeared off Vladivostoh.
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Battleship Retvizan RefIoated.

POTt ATthuT, MARCH IU.-Ine hOle IN
the hull of the Russian battleship Ret
vizan, which was made during the first
attack by the Japanese, has been re-
paired and the battleship has been re-
hOated. She is now anchored in the
inner roadstead alongside the Care
witch. The other necessary repairs to
the ship will be completed shortly.
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FORTY THOUSAND STRONG.
Garrison at Port Arthur Provisioned
for Two Years.

Shanhaikwan, March 1O-All the
ships Of the Port Arthur squadron are
again in fighting trim except the Ret
vizan, which is lying at the neck of the
entrance to the harbor and serves the
purpose Of strong battery. The gar
rison at Port Arthur is 10000 strong
and they have provisions enough to
toct tua
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1904-03-10
SLOWER THAN EXPECTED.
Mobilization Of Japanese Troops Pro
ceeds Regularly.

Shanghai, March 9.-The mobiliza-
ton of Japanese troops proceeds reg
ularly, but much slower than expected.
Once landed in Korea and Manchu-
ria the Japanese forces will be divid-
ed into four armies. The points of
concentration selected by the Japanese
general staff are not yet known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-01
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York March 31.--The suspension
of two trust companies, one in Cleveland,
and one in Boston, had a somewhat chill
ing effect on speculation today. the de-
malls gwen to rumors of purchase OF
Union Pacific by st. Paul ana to other
reports which have circulated on the ex-
change were reinforced in their reaction
airy effect by the large distribution OF
stocks which was effected during the rise
OF yesterday and by the cessation OF most
OF the demand today. There were some
points of strength in the market, but
they are exceptions rather than the rule.
The foreign exchange rate To-Day was
at the point where gold shipments would
show a margin of profit, but owing to
lack of spring facilities, no gold is likely
to go out until next week when it is ex-
pected several millions will be shipped.
The present abnormal ease of money in
New York is undoubtedly due in part to
the accumulation here of government de-
posts in preparations for the Panama
Canal payment.
With conditions in the exchange market
as at present, it is not probable that
when the payment is made the proceeds
W il remain in New York.
were amongst the Southern group and the
soft coalers, due to favorable reports OF
earnings. United States Steel reflected
more confident feeling over the pre-
ferred dividend. Covering of shorts rallied
the market during the latter part OF the
day but the closing was heavy.
Bonds were steady. Total sales (par
value) $2,555 ,000
United States bonds were unchanged on
call.
Total sales We're 800, 900 shares, includ-
ing Atchison 32,400; Baltimore and Ohio
$500; Chesapeake and Ohio IL 500; Chi.
cago' Milwaukee and st. Paul %, 500; Erie
$500; Louisville and Nashville 1000; Mis-
souri Pacific l3,2O0; Norfolk and Western
&c., pennsylvania 1920 Reading 81 500
Southern Pacific 21,7O0; Southern Railway
$500; Southern Railway preferred 500;
Union Pacific $4,000; Amalgamated Cop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-01
Ware e. leIand's
Cotton Letter

Raleigh, N. c., March 31.-As compared
with by the greater majority of events
heretofore this season, developments OF
the past few days have proved of rather
uninteresting nature and lacking those
sensational and exciting characteristics
that have been of absorbing interest. The
net result of four DAYS business has been
to reveal the strength of the cotton no
sition. After the sharp advance to 15hc
following the census report the market
broke to 14&, and then recovered to 15H
The reaction was quite to be expected
after the extensive advance, but the
steady Improvement in the face of oppo-
sition by several of the more important
interests in the local markets can be
taken as revealing a stronger cotton DO
sition than the most enthusiastic regarded
as possible at this time. Trading has
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-04-01
SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

BY virtue of judgment Of the Superior
Court of Wake county, North Carolina
made and entered at the February term
1904 of said court, in the case of e. B.
Barbee and c. b. Barhee, trustees of G
b. Afford and his wife Texanna o. AL
ford, VS.. Sanders Battle and his wife
Clarah Battle, 1 will offer for sale at
public cutlery, to the highest bidder,
for cash, at the court house door. said
county, in the city of Raleigh, N c.,
on Monday 18th day of April 1904, at
II o'clock M, the following described
tracts of land, viz:
1st tract. Situated in Buckhorn town
ship, said county and State and adjoin-
ing the lands of Samuel Norris, Margaret
Hamilton and others, and more fully
described in e deed from Samuel Norris
and wife to Sanders Battle. containing
thirty acres, excepting therefrom fifteen
acres sold to Ri-hard T. Wilson.
End tract. Situated in Buckhorn town
ship, said county and State, adjoining
the lands of ]. H. Collins, w. H. overly
and others, beginning at an ash on the
banks of Carys Creek, running down the
members of said creek. 40 poles to a
stake, thence south 10 w. 20 poles to a
stake thence east 48 poles to stake,
thence north 81 poles to the beginning,
containing 16A acres, more or less.
VIM. B. JONES. Commissioner.
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SALE OF LAND.

By virtue of authority conferred upon
me as commissioner by order of the SUI
perior Court, in special proceedings No.
1925, entitled w. H. Burt, executor of
Penina Stinson, deceased vs.. James Low
ell Wood ct ais, I will on the 21st day of
March, 1904. at IL o'clock m. offer for
sale at public auction, for cash on the
premises in Holly Springs Township,
Wake County, State of North Carolina,
that piece or parcel of land adjoining
the lands of James Norris (colored), de-
ceased, on the West, D. T. Adams on
the North, and others, bounded as fol.
lows, to-wit: Beginning at stake and
pointers, Norris corner, and runs as his
line N. degrees, East $3.50 chains to
pine stump, d. T. Adams corner; thence
as his line South IS degrees, East Is
chains to stake in said Adams line:
thence South degrees; west 27.25 chains
to stake; thence North 81 degrees, West
Is chains to the beginning, containing
Al 81 acres more or less.
This 10Th day of February, 1904.
W. III. BURT.
Commissioner.
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The NEWS AND OBSERVER. FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL 1904

been along narrow lines. the outside in
terest is very small and the majority of
professionals are inclined to be bearish
in their attitude Short sellers have been
compelled to buy in cotton at an advance
Of those profits that bears like to see.
All of which goes TO show that however
unattractive the situation may be to buy
ers, it is extremely dangerous to short
cotton this season. Locking over the cot
ton position broadly, the outlook is GER
tainly bewldering. 1t is all well enough
for some of the mill owners and dealers
IN spot cotton to say that consumption
cannot go on at 15c. pound, but with
Liverpool stocks the smallest since the
Civil War and the interior movement
almost nothing, it is an open question
whether the larger mills can really close
up shop and throw employees out oil
work and stop machinery. The next few
months in the cotton market will be
travelling through an unknown country
"lth no landmarks to guide the voyagers
md there is no one old enough or expert
enced enough in the cotton business to
say that 15c. is going to stop cotton pro-
duction OF manufactured goods, leaving
the world to go naked People have got
TO be clothed, whether cotton sells at 10,
Is or zoe. per pound. If the census re
port is anywhere near correct the ques-
ton of price is not likely to enter into
the problem. Under the circumstances
we cannot but continue our attitude on
the same side of the account prevailing
heretofore this season. and while advising
caution, we believe cotton should not be
sold short, but purchased on good breaks.
WARE e. LELAND.
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NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans, March 31.-Spot cotton
firm and higher. The inquiry from ex-
porters was good but factors as rule
refused to sell at board figures Sales
1880, bales, including 1900 to arrive and
$50 I. o. b.; delivered on contracts 1000.
Quotations advanced sic.
Futures were surprisingly active and
finn and prices made good advances. This
was due to unexpectedly favorable Liv-
el pool cables and a marked improvement
in the spot demand. No one expected
that any spot trading would result until
after the holidays. Shorts did not like
the looks Of the market and they COW
cred freely, sending prices UP on them.
selves At the opening prices were from
ID to 81 points higher. The demand was
good while offerings were light. There
appeared to be no short sellers in the
market offerings coming almost entirely
fIcm liquidating longs. Ali offerings were
readily absorbed. In the trading May
orened at 1916, advanced to 1880 and
finally receded to 1923. The market
closed steady. Net gains were on April
81 POINTS, May, June and July each "a
August Is and the new crop months 10 to
Il points.
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LAND SALE.

BY virtue of deed of mortgage exc
cuted on the 9TH day of January. 1900,
by X. o. Pool, and registered in book 157
at page 393, in the office of the Register
of Deeds in and for Wake CountysI will
expose for sale on Monday, the 25th day
of April, 1904, at public auction for cash
at the Court House door in Raleigh, the
following described real property:
Beginning at Baugh's corner on a
branch, thence with line North one de-
gree East 23.10 chains to stake; thence
East six degrees and fifty chains to
stake -Baugh's corner-Hampton' line;
thence East eighteen degrees and 95 chains
to G. w. Partin's corner: thence with
said Partin's line nearly South 81 degrees
and 70 chains to a stake-Will Dunn's
line; thence West 13 degrees and chains
to persimmon tree at the head of the
gully and branch IL degrees and 80 chains
to the beginning, containing fifty-seven
acres more or less, and lying in st. Mat
thews township.
Terms cash. title perfect.
b b. BUFFALOE, Mortgage.
HARRIS & HARRIS,
Attorneys of Mortgage.
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THE SPECULATIVE
SPINE GETS ICED
Two Trust Companies
Close Up Shop.
STRONG POINTS FEW
Cotton Opened Firm at an Advance o
Eight to Seventeen and Wound
Up at a Net Gain of Four
teen to TWenty-six
Points.
(By the Associated Press }

New York. March 31.-1'he dry goods
l,orket has not changed from the stag
nant condition which has been prevalent
TO- so long. There are those who look
for change before long from the manu-
facturers who are compelled to realize on
their product. few buyers are in town
and those who are here are not inter
csted except for immediate delivery.
NEW YORK COTTON.
New York, March 31.-The cotton mar
ket opened firm ut an advance OF to
IL POINTS on covering and some buying
Tor long account apparently promoted by
higher Liverpool cables than expected
but continued light movement. There
was some irregularity and occasional pc
RODS of reaction. but these were compar-
atively limited behind Duration and scope
and the market ruled steady to firm all
day, closing steady s TO 10 points down
tlom the top on some positions on room
realizing but at a net gain OF ii to 70
points At the best May sold at 1912 and
july at 1873, net gains OF 80 to 33 points.
Sales were estimated at only 250, 600 bales.
The trading seemed to be mostly OF an
eve ming UP character, but sentiment APP
feared to be bullish and the gossip On the
floor had a very bullish average. 1t was
rumored for instance that the late bull
leader had re-entered the market through
Trends buying May and July in large
blocks on a scalp from about 1870 and
HE and there was also some talk to
the effect that a Wall Street operator
who has recently been believed to De
operating on the short side, had covered
his sales and gone long. In addition to
this there were reports OF an improved
spot demand after the holidays and prl-
ATE advices indicated some sales OF spot
cotton at New Orleans. Port receipts fof
thu day were rather heavier than expect
ed but the interior movement remained
very light, amounting to only about half OF
last years and bulls claimed lat the
heavier port receipts were due to better
dt mand for exports and was also at the
expense of stocks at counted interior
towns On the other hand accounts
from the dry goods district continued very
unfavorable, the demand for cotton pro
drcts remaining according to public re-
ports on a strictly hand-to-mouth basis
with spinners evidently preparing to make
extensive curtailments.
Receipts at the ports today 9,771 bales,
against $685. last week and 9,26S last
year. For the week $4,000 bales, against
60 100 last week and 1OS,431 last year. To
days receipts at New Orleans were A.
532 bales, against 4,790 last year, and at
Houston 1907 bales, against 1881 last
year.
New York, Mrsch 3l-Cotton spot closed
dull, 20 points higher; middling uplands, l5.35
gulf 1850, sales 100 bales.
l<.lx 1o4A<
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A Great Improvement.
(Tarhnrn Sontherner. !


Persons who have travelled over the
county say that the Improvement in the
houses for farm labor is marked; nearly
all show signs OF repair, very many en-
largement and not a few now have out
houses.
The farmers are to be commended for
this, even If their only motive was to
secure labor. In time there will be a
moral Improvement resulting from these
more roomy houses which permit great
or separation Of the sexes. The improve
ment thus begun should not end until
there is ample room to sleep family ac-
cording to the laws of health and decency.
For muscular and infamatory rheuma-
tlsm nothing better than Gowan's Pneu.
monia Cure.