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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
IT'S A CLEAN SPLIT
FavOrably to Report San
to Domingo Treaty.
Every Democrat Says Nay, and Spec
uIation Rises as to the Fate of the
Measure in the
Senate.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, March 9.-The Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations
agreed to report favorably the Santo
Domingo treaty as amended. The
vote was on party lines, every Repub-
lican voting for the treaty and every
Democrat voting against it, All mem
ebrs of the committee were present
and the vote stood:
For the treaty: Cullom, Frye,
Lodge, Clark (Wyo.), Foraker, Spoon
er and Kean.
Against the treaty: Morgan, Ba-
con. Money, Clark (Mont.), and Nc
Creary.
There is one vacancy on the COM
ator Fairbanks to the vice-presi-
dency.
Senator Morgan presented a reso-
luton, disclaiming the necessity for
the application of the Monroe Doc
trine to the case of the Dominican
government and asked to have it
adopted by the committee and offered
in the Senate for reconsideration. The
sentiment in the committee was
against the adoption of the resolution
and it was voted down. 1t was un-
derstood that in voting not to report
the resolution. the members did not
express an opinion as to it's merits but
that the sentiment of the Senate was
shown by the amendments which
strike out from the treaty all that part
which seemed to define the Monroe
Doctrine and give it specific applica-
tion to the Santo Domingo case.
The division of the Senate commit
tee on party lines caused considerable
gossip among Senators as to whether
that division would be followed in the
Senate when the treaty is voted upon
No one felt authorized to speak for the
different parties but the opinion was
expressed that if the Republicans
doubtful if the Democrats would feel
like taking the responsibility of de-
feat it as they could do by a strict
party vote. AS the Senate stands now
there are 56 Republicans and 81 Dom
ocratG with vacancies in Delaware,
Missouri and Tennessee. 1t is expect
ed also that two Republican Senator's
Burton and Mitchell, will not vote and
will not be paired on this or any 9TH
er mater cotming before the Senate.
AS a two-thirds vote is necessary to
ratify the treaty it will require 5S
votes to accomplish this end.
The Republican leaders in the SEN
ate still lack assurance of the full
support of their party in the Senate,
but on the other hand have received
intimations that a few votes may be
secured from the Democratic side of
the chamber.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10

mechanics are employed, both day
and night. The capacity of the plant
at Spencer has been more than
doubled, and it is learned that i'm
provements and enlargements will still
be made. A large contract for grad
ing on the yards and grounds here
is now being executed by S. l.. Probst
& Co.. of Charlotte.
A revival is now in progress at the
Baptist church in this place, of which
Rev j. M. Haymore is pastor. The
latter is being ably assisted by Rev.
w. A. Ayers, pastor of the Baptist
church at Elizabeth City. Large
congregations are in attendance at
each service
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
HAS 0YAMA WON
IN THE MAD RACE?
A Dispatch From New ChWang Asserts That Tie
Pass is Already Invested BY the
Japanese.

the Zaraitser regiment This regi-
ment allowed the Japanese TO ap-
proach within two hundred PAGES and
then charged with a volley from their
rifles and opened on them with quick
fire guns, simply moving down the
Japanese, who were repulsed.
Among the prisoners brought in on
Wednesday were a number of privates
in new uniforms who were from a
recently organized Japanese reserve
division. There is reason to believe
that another division is being landed
in the northern part of Korea, for
the purpose of making a demonstra-
tion against VIadivostocl1.
On Wednesday there were furious
northwest of Mul0den against
the villages of Santaitse, Yangshihtun
and Ushuntun. These attacks were
all reDulsed.
The wind today attained hurricane
force. The soldiers are so covered
with mud and dirt that their faces
are scarcely recognizable. General
Kuropatkin and his staff are in little
better plight.
Civilians are streaming northward
out of Mukdsn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
THE MADNESS OF HERoIsM.
Who Can Stand Before a People AMI
mated by Such a Spirit as This?
NV the Associated Press. }

Mukden, March "a a. m.-Mid-
night closed the tenth day of the titan
ic struggle for the possession OF Muk~
den and the mastery of vast en-
pire, the tenth day of unceasing con-
fiiot under exploding snrapnel. the
roar of cannon and the whistling of
bullets: the tenth without sleep and
without food. The combat is fast
reaching a point where it is a question
not so much of turning columns, of
tactics and of strategy. as of whose
strength, energy and cartridges Will
last the longer.
Gray-coated Russians, patient un-
complaining. strong of soul, clung dog
eedly to positions against an enemy
whose attacks go to the very point OF
insanity and desperation. For forty
eight hours the Japanese have not
eaten. They are starving and eX-
hausteG. but Field Marshal Oyama
himself has told them that the city
vii lfall and the slaughter stop on
Friday, and their confidence in their
leader increases their strength ten
fold. On Wednesday, when the Rus
slams took Ushuntun, a few dozens
Japanese clung to the thick-walled-
temple and refused all overtures to
surrender Cannon were brought up
and preached the walls, but the ware
devil courage of the defenders contin.
ueu under 0res ana nndliy, WHEN thS
defence was hopeless. they blew them
selves slyward with the ruins of the
temple. One survivor rather than sur
render, threw himself into a stone-
trimmed well and perished. And yet
the rank and file and inferior leaders,
stern in their sense of duty are as un-
sparing of themselves as of the men
whom they lead to death. Stern Oya-
ma drives and drives his troops north
ward to encircle the city. With every
fresh flanking movement the iron band
closes nearer the railroad and under
this menace the first and third armies
were forced last night to abandon tile
mighty fortifications on the Shakhe
river. give up the impregnable Pouti-
loft Hill and retire to the line of the
Run river.
Today the Japanese are pushing
their columns north and northeast.
bombarding villages which are KEYS
OF the defense and hurting men, some
OF them veterans of the years cam
paign, and others made up of men
reserves fresh from Japan against
Russian positions. Often they are re-
pulsed and sometimes they master the
advanced lines, but at enormous cost
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
CLEAN OUT THE DIVES.
Governor Vardaman Spurs Up officers
to do Their Duty.
(By the Associated Press. }

Birmingham, Ala, March "A spe-
cial from Jackson, Miss, says that
Governor Vardaman today issued u
strong address to the peace officers Of
the State, declaring that the situation
in Mississippi is becoming critical that
crime is rampant in all quarters of the
commonwealth and urging officers at
once to begin crusade to clean out
the dives and haunts of criminals.
Governor Vadaman said i'm part:
Il want the negro protected in his
enjoyment of life. liberty and the pro-
duct of his labor and the pursuit of
happiness. / want the mob spirit dis
couraged in every way and the only
way to do it is to enforce vigorously
the law against vagrants particularly
and all criminals of both races. If
this shall be done, feel safe in say
ing that crime among the negroes in
Mississippi during this year will de-
crease seventy-five per cent.
He declared that most of the crime
by negroes against white women has
been due to the neglect of duty by
the peace officers of the State. He as
serted that he has yet to hear of the
Grim against womn being committed
by a negro who makes his living by
honest toll
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
"PYTHIAN BIG NIGHT"
Among the Speakers Was Congress-
man Theo. II. ISluttz.

Especial to News and Observer
Salisbury, N. c., March 9-SalisburY
Pythians tonight held one of the lar
gest and most enthusiastic meetings in
the history of the various lodges in
this city, the occasion being "Pythian
Big Night" active preparations for
which have been under way for some
weeks. The principal speakers of the
occasion include Congressman Theo.
f. Kluttz, of this city; Rev. w. II.
Rich. Mayor A. H. Boyden, Messrs. p.
S. Carlton, John M. Julian and H. J..
Overman.
The Trinity College G1ee Club, COM
posed of twenty members of the stu
dent body of Trinity College, Durham.
gave superb entertainment here last
night. The program rendered was
highly enjoyable to all who attended
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
LEFT OUT THE BILL
Several Senate Amend
ments Are Overlooked.
Mr.. Simmons Amendment For Survey
OF Beaufort Harbor Among Them.
Statement as to Town OF
Williams.
(special to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Washington, D. c., March 9.--Sen-
ator Simmons attention was called to-
day to a statement which appeared in
the Wilmington Messenger of the End
that he had favored the act of the last
Legislature incorporating the town OF
Williams with view of eXempllng
Glenn Williams distillery from the op-
GRAFTON OF the Watts law.
The Senator said there was not the
slightest foundation in fact for THIS
statement; that neither by word nor
deed had he ever given the slightest
support to this legislation, that on the
contrary, from the very beginning up
to the present time his attitude TO-
ward this legislation had been one Of
outspoken, unqualified and uncompro-
mising disapproval and opposition.
1t developed upon examination OF
the River and Harbor Bill that sew
eral Senate amendments which were
sent to conference and supposed to
have been agreed upon by the joint
conferees were, through some mad
yertance, probably resulting from the
great rush incident to the readjust-
ment of the BILL and its passage in
the closing hours Of the session
omitted from the bill. Among these
were Senator Martins amendment
providing for a survey for thirty-Tive
feet for Norfolk harbor. Senator Sim
mons amendment providing for sur
vey of Beaufort harbor was also lost
The Senate referees whom Senator
simmons has seen today, expressed re-
gret and assured him they did not
know the survey was omitted from the
bill. Of course this does not interfere
with the $45.000 appropriation for the
Improvement of Beaufort harbor.
Mr.. Sol Simon, of Statesville, was
here today returning home from Bal
timore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
FUNERAL or MRS. DUNN.
Striking Tribute of Love From the Old
Ex-SIave to Their Dead Mistress.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wake Forest, n. c., March 9.-The
funeral services of Mrs. w. b. Dunn
were conducted at her residence yes
terday afternoon, by her pastor, Rev
j. w. Lynch, and DR.. W. b. Royal.
The interment was at the Wake For
est cemetery. The old slaves of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dunn asked that they might have
the honor of burying their former
mistress and this privilege was granted
them 1t was impressive to see the old
ex-slaves bury the remains of the mis-
tress who had been so kind to them
both while they belonged to her and
since they were freed. There was a
large number of friends and relatives
here from surrounding places to at
tend the funeral.
The deceased was married fifty
years ago and has since lived at this
place. Her life was a potent influ-
ence for good, her Christian example
leading many to follow Him in whom
she put so much trust all through
her life. She was truly loved by all
who knew her. Many beautiful flowers
were heaped upon her grave.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
HANDSOME NEW BUILDING.
The Strong Bank OF Mt. Airy Now in
Elegant Quarters.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Mount Airy, n. c.. March 9.-The
Bank of Mount Airy opened for bus
mess in their handsome new building
on Main street yesterday, and started
out under favorable circumstances
which indicate a prosperous future.
This is a State institution, with thirty
thousand dollars paid in capital and
the deposits on the opening day reach
ed nearly twenty thousand dollars.
The officers are: ,. III. Prather
president; J. A. Hadley, vice-presi-
dent; w. j. Byerly, cashier. and O. W.
Kochlitzsky, assistant cashier and the
board of directors consist of some of
the best known business men in Sur
ry county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
(By the Associated Press. }

New Chwang. March 9.-Via Tien
Tsin.-It is reported here that Tie
Pass has been invested by the Japan
ese and that General Kuropatkin. hav-
ing no alternative, will probably be
forced to surrender within a week.
The Russians have not been rein
forced from the direction of Harbin
since March /.
General Nogi's army made forced
march of % miles daily, and acting in
conjunction with General Oku's army.
surrounded eighty thousand Russians
in the direction of Tie Pass and cut
off their supplies. The hurting jap
anese armies passed a division of Rus
slams withou giving them any atten-
tion until the enveloping movement
was completed when they crushingly
attacked the Russians on all sides.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
AUNTIE CLUMB THE FENCE.
standard Oil Mules Make Another
Enemy of the Trust.
Special to News and Observer. }

Especial to News and Observer
Wadesboro, n. c., March 9.-The
fine pair of mules worked to the Wa
gon of the Standard Oil Company cot
away from the driver here today and
ran at breakneck speed down the
street. They came very near running
over an old engro woman, who made
her escape over a fence just in time to
save her life.
Mr.. w. L. Marshall, cashier of the
First National Bank of Wadesboro,
has been appointed trustee to close up
the business of II. S. Crowson's sons
who filed petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy some time ago. An inventory
is now being taken of the stock OF
goods on hand, and at the completion
it viii be offered for sale in bulk.
The farmers Of this county have
been very slow 10 buy any commercial
fertilizers this season, but it has been
moving right lively for the past few
days, though there will not be more
than fifty per cent, as much used this
year as last
Mr.. w. S. Luther, who is overseer
on Mr. J. d, Horne's large farm in
Lilesville township. was assaulted by
one of the negro tenants on the place
a few days ago and had to defend
himself with q knife by cutting the
negro severely about the neck and
throat and inflicting a serious wound,
but the negro is doing very well at
present
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Railroad to Tie Pass Cut.
(By the Associated Press. )

Iby Lne ASSOCIdIeu PreS5.J
Toxic, March 81 D. m.-The Jap
anese have cut the railway north of
Mukden.
With the japanese Left Armies.
Wednesday, March S.-Noon.-Via
Fushan, March 9.--The left armies
have cut and destroyed the railroad
between Mukden and Tie Pass. De-
tails are not obtainable at present.
The Russians are in retreat over the
northern roads. The left column of
these armies is at Likampu seven
miles north of the Hun river and five
miles west of the railroad and has had
fierce fight with a Russian force
thrice it's number. The Russian cas-
ualties number ten thousand.
The Russian center is retreating in
great confusion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10

of the late James Edwin Moore, a
granddaughter of the late Rev. Clay
ton Moore, prominent men of this
county. She leaves one son, George
Howard Kent, and is survived by her
mother. Mrs. James Edwin Moore.
two sisters, Mrs. VIM. II. Harrell and
Mrs. Bynard Thurman Cowper, of
Williamson; James Edwin Moore, Jr.,
of the A. and M. College; Clayton
Moore, Of Oak Ridge, and Maurice
Moore. The funeral will be conduct
ed from the Church of the Advent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
s25o,ooo BUILDING COMPLETED.
Southern Railway Shops at Spencer
VIII be Even Larger-Reviyal at
Baptist Church.
Especial to News and observero

TopECEdT % NEWs iIIu OUSVI VIZ
Spencer, n. c., March 9.-The con-
tracing firm of John p. Pettijohn d
Co, Of Lynehburg, Va, which began
work on the Southcrn's mammoth new
shop buildings here just one year ago
today, completed their contract and
left yesterday with their force of
men and equipment. It is under
stood that the cost of constructing
one building alone was approximately
one-half million dollars and that in
addition to this contract the firm of
Pettijohn & Company did about $25,-
600 worth of extra work i'm relaying
foundations, making alterations and
enlargements in the old buildings,
several of which have been considera-
bly, altered in the interior. The newly
constructed buildings have now been
occupied and large force of skilled
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Russians Abandon Pudiasa.
(Rv tbe Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press.)
Mukden, March $50 a. m-The
Japanese yesterday attacked the viii
lage of Pudiasa northwest of the I'M
perial Tombs, and q stubborn nght
followed. but the Russian advanced
guard was obliged to abandon the viii
lage.
During the night the Japanese at
tackled the village of Santaitse north
of the Imperial Tombs. The fight
continues as this dispatch is filed.
The Japanese outposts have reached
Hirantchan on the south front and u
heavy canncnade is in progress this
morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Demand for Impartiality.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Tien Tsin. March 81 D. m.-The
Japanese have requested the trans
portation of 450 tons of rice to Sin
mintin. Unless the request is COM
piled with the Japanese threaten to
seize the railroad. it is believed to
be a test case. The Russian constant
shipment of wheat and coal to Sin
mintIn was not interfered with and
the Japanese demand impartiality
Today they a"ain seized the telegraph
Office at Sinmintin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
shcIIIng the Bridge at Fu Pass.
(By the Associated Press )

Mukden. March 9.-The Japanese
this morning bombarded the bridge
at FIJI Pass. on the Hun River,
twelve miles cast of Mukden. Russian
artillery replied vigorously. The
cannonade lasted an hour.
At present the Japanese are max
ing most energetic attacks south of
the Hun River. 1t is rumored that
they have transferred thither some
anticipation of a night attack.
The Russian forces in the district
of Tzuanvanche. north of the Mukden
station, rested under arms through
out the night. Shortly before dawn
a large Japanese force approached
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Not Part Of Bennett win.
(By lac AgsocLated Presg.l

(By the Associated Press)
Hartford. Conn, March 9.-In a de-
cision handed down by the Supreme
Court today the Superior Court is up
held in declaring that the sealed let
ter in the Philo S. Bennett will con-
tanning a bequest of $50, 600 to William
j. Bryan. is not a part of the Bennett
will. The case went uD on Mr..
Bryans appeal from the Superior
court decision.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
DIED ON PULLMAN CAR.
David Holmes, Prominent Lumber
man of Michigan.
(Special to News and Observer.l

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, NJ c., March g.
David Holmes, prominent lumber
man of Michigan. died suddenly at
6.30 this morning on Pullman car
on which ne was travelling with his
friend, f.. b. Wright, of Boardman,
N. c., to this city. Mr.. Holmes be-
came i'll with congestion of the liver
soon after leaving Washington last
night, and though everything possible
was done for him, he died at the early
hour named between Rocky Mount,
N. c., and Goldsboro.
The remains were brought here
and prepared for sending back to his
home in Michigan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Robbery at Tarboro.

Especial 10 News and Observer
Tarboro, n. c., March 9.-The
storehouse of j. NJ. Dixon in rear OF
his saloon was broken into and robbed
one night this week. The lock of the
door was broken and tracks of a cart
were found in the alley outside. The
extent of the robbery is not known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Two Deaths Reported.
(special to News and observe

(speeial to News and Observer.)
Gastonia. n. c., March 9.-Mrs. a..
7. Clemmer, the lady who was so Sc
riously burned at Lowell by the ex-
plosion of q can of kerosene, died this
morning after intense suffering for
nearly ten days.
Mrs. ]. j. Kennedy, wife Of Rev. j..
j. Kennedy, an aged and highly es-
teemed Presbyterian minister, died
yesterday and was buried this after
noon at the cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm News aS Circulation

ter for a new bank, to be established
here. The incorporators are w. II. S.
Burgwyn, of Weldon; III. G. Cooper,
T. M. House, l.. G. Lawrence, Jr.,
j. Il. Wicker, and w. D. Bass, of Roa-
noke Rapids The stock has all been
taken and the bank will begin busi-
ness as soon as the incorporators set
things in shape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
SHE POISONED SIX PEOPLE.
And is Sentenced to Five Years of
Labor in States Prison.
(Rv tbe Associated Press J

Lynchburg, Va, March 9.-Mrs
Sallie M. Hanna. who confessed to
poisoning six persons here last month
and waived trial by Jury was today
sentenced to five wears at labor in the
State prison.
Lille War. the colored girl, who
administered the poison for her under
the impression that it was "love pow
der to make the victims love Mrs.
Hanna. viii be fried tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
VIRGINIA A-CARoLINA LEAGUE.
A Movement on Foot to Start One
Which Shall Include Raleigh.
AN .the Associated Press.l

Lynchburg, Va. March 9.-Several
well known minor league promoters
are here tonight for the purpose of
starting q Virginia. Carolina baseball
league to include teams in Lynch
burg, Roanoke and Danviile. in Vir-
ginia, and Raleigh. Greensboro and
Winston-Salem or Charlotte. in North
Carolina The prospects appear to be
good for the league as the several
cities are eager for the formation.
So far as has been learned Raleigh
has taken 1o step in this matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
Attacks on North Front RepuIsed.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press)
st. Petersburg, March 9.-The Gem
eral Staff has received the following
dispatch from General Sakharoff.
General Kuropatkin's chief of staff,
dated today:
Several fierce attacks on our
north front were made during the
night. They were all repulsed.
I'm other directions the night was
quiet"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
japanese Far Northward.
(By the Associated Press.) }

(By the Associated Press)
Mukden Wednesday March s.
Noon.-The Japanese during the
night broke through the Russian
lines, reached the railroad and slight
ly damaged the line. The Russians
later drove them away the line was
repaired and traffic was resumed.
Early this morning heavy fighting
was in progress against the Russian
right flank division and a report was
received of the presence of columns
Of Japanese far northward and
marching westward.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-10
THE RUSS MUST YIELD.


KurOpatkin VIII Probably Be Forced
to Surrender Within a Week, Says
This Dispatch. Eighty Thousand
Russians Reported Cut Off Without
Supplies. Fuller Adyices of the Fight
ing. Starving and Exhausted, the
Japanese Hurl Themselves Upon the
Russian Positions With Reckless
SCorn of Death That in the Classic
Age Would Have Lifted Them to
OIympian Heights and Enthroned
Them Among the Gods.