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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28

st. Petersburg, March 24.-1:45 &. m.
The possibility that if the Russian
army should be unable to hold the low
er zine of the Sungari river at Chun-
chiatsu it may be compelled to retreat
not only t o Hardin but also further
westward along the railroad abandon
ing 20 the Japanese northern ManchG-
ria and the Russian maritime AmlT
provinces as we'll, is the latest start
ling news from the front.
The strategic weakness of General
Lfnevitch's position as he falls back
northward is made clear by a Gush'l
dispatch of the Associated Press, in
which it is pointed out that unless
Changchiatsu and the Sungari lines, a
scant hundred miles below Hardin can
be held it will be difficult to maintain
a position further back before Hardin.
where, with the front of the army par
alelling the railroad, the practicabiIity
Of Il turning movement to completely
sever communications and isolate the
army 5000 miles from home is too Sc
riOuS for Russian consideration. Thai
such a dispatch should have been per-
mittad to pass the censor at b front
is significant; and if General Lineyitch
has communicated a similar estimate
OF the situation direct to Emperor
Nicholas it may account for his maJes-
tvs increased disposition to listen to
peace counsels and open negotiations
before the Japanese establish them
selves en- Russian soil.
It can now be definitely stated that
the decision to appoint Grand Duke
NichOlaieVitch to the supreme com
mand in the far as was reconsideren
because the outlook at the front does
not warrant the risk of compromising
the prestige of a member Of the iniUe-
rial family.
At the general staff the view shat
General Linevitch may be compelled TO
abandon Hardin and retire towards
Lake Baikal, leaving V~ladivostok 10
it's fate, is regarded as almost unwar-
ransed by anything that is officially
known there, it being pointed out that
Field Marshal Oyama may have a long
and labOriOus task to bring up an army
of 800, 900 or 400, 600 men.
Meanwhile Russian reinforcements
are arriving at Harbin at the rate or
1900 men per day. Nevertheless it Is
significant that. there is now a well
marked peace party at the war office.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28

Washington, March 23.-President
Roosevelt has approved the sentence
of the court-martial inflicted upon Md
shipman Arrowood, of North Carolina.
recently tried for desertion from the
navy. The sentence carries with IL
dismissal from the navy and the lav
bearing upon the case provides that
a man SO dismissed shall not hereafter
be eligible to any OF the rights OF cit
izenship.
The approval of the sentence OF the
court martial was recommended by
Acting Secretary Darling. Milton W.
Arrowood was appointed t the naval
academy from North Carolina Septem-
Der Z, 1900, and went to sea after o u
years at the academy in March, 1894.
on board the flagship Kearsarge. While
at the academy his father, the Rev.
Mr.. Arrowood, insisted that his san
should be allowed TO attend the Pres
byterian church at Annapolis instead
of the college chapel. From time to
time the elder Arrowood in written
communications protested to the navy
department against what he declared
to be Immoral" atmosphere at the
academy.
While at sea young Arrowood Is said
to have frequently expressed himself
as dissatisfied with the service. ana
told his brother officers that he could
make more money in private life. FL
nally he submitted his resignation to
the department and requested that IL
be accepted. AS all midshipmen are
required TO serve a certain time In the
navy after graduation the resignation
was not accepted.
On January 9Th last, while the Kea--
sarge was at Hampton Roads. Va. Ar
rowood left the ship and the navy
department, after making earnest
efforts to get in touch with him finally
called Upon the secret service with The
result that Arrowood was a~pprehendei
in New York where he had obtained a
position n was delivered on board tie
receiving ship Hancock at the navy
yard, Brooklyn, on February 13.
His trial by court martial was order
ed and he was sent to join the kea--
sarge III Iue SdElDtdu duu WdS LIled ch
board that ship, convicted Of desertion
n sentenced to dismissal. The eol-
vening authority. Rear Admiral Bar
ker, commander in chief of the North
| Atlantic fleet, approved the sentence
and forwarded the papers in the case
to The department.
In the meantime the Rev. Mr.. Ar
rowood addressed several communlca-
tions to the department, claiming that
his SON acted rightly In deserving be-
| cause, as he says, young Arrowood had
not been given just treatment. In be-
half of his son he claims that II was
impossible for him to lead what the
| Rev. Mr.. Arrowood terms a religious
life and remain in the s~ervice.
Within the last few days members
| of the Presbyterian church have APP
| pealed to the President to mitigate the
continued absence without leave In or
| der that he might not be decitizenized.
| This request was refused because Ar
rowood vas found guilty not of alb.
| sentence by dismissing Arrowood for
sence without leave, but OF desertion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
Federal Appointment for a Former
Confederate Officer.

Washington. March 23.-President
Roosevelt recently appointed General
Rosser, who was the youngest briga-
der general in the confederate army,
postmaster at Charlottesville. Va. At
the time the appointment was made, 1t
was intimated that a better position
might be provided for General Rosser
in the future. 1t is understood now
that ne will be nominated as United
States marshal for the western dis
trict of Virginia on the expiration OF
the term of the present incumbent. S.
Brown Allen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
WIDE TURNING MOVEMENT
japanese Are Following the Russian
Rear Guard.

Gunshu Pass, March 23.-The Jap
anese are following the Russian rear
Guard which is moving north from
.Santoupu at the rate of eight and a
half miles a day. On both tanks the
Japanese are operating a wide turn
ing movement but the strength of the
thanking forces has not been definite
ly ascertained.
At a number of places along the rail
road between Santoupu and Gunshu
pass there are broken hills with steep
sides and gorges at the bottom where
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
Illinois Asked to Take Part in tn"
jamestown ExpOS;tion.

Sprinkfeld, H., March Ex-Governor
Deneen sent a message to the House
Of Representatives here today encIos-
ing d letter from General Fitzhugh Lee
inviting the state Of Illinois to partic-
ipate in the jamestown, Virginia. ex-
position to celebrate the establishment
OF the first English speaking colony in
America. Governor Deneen requested
that the invitation be investigated and
considered. The communication was
referred to the committee ON appro-
priations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
Danger of a Severance
of Line of Com
muniCdtiOn
PEACE PARTY
GAINS HOPE

Strategic Weakness of Lineyitch's Po-
sitiOn Pointed Out - VIadiyOstok
May Have to be Left tO its Fate and
Hardin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Russian
Front-It is Announced That ali
Women Have Been Ordered to
Leave VladivOstOk-The Peace Par
ty Feel Encouraged and it is Said
that an Actual Step is Imminent To-
ward Finding Out What Terms ia
pan Will Offer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
REPORTS OF JAPANESE TURNING
MOVEMENT.

Gurshu Pass, March 23.-General
Lineyitch, the new commander in chief
of the army, today received the mem
bers of his staff.
Reports persist of japanese turning
movements on both TANKS of the Rus
slams. Chinese state that the Japanese
have recruited many Chinese bandits
and probably they are now able to
count a superiority in cavalry as well
as Infantry.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
RUSSIAN WARSHIP SIGHTED

Port Louis, Island of Mauritius,
March %, 800 D. MA steamer from
Colombo, Ceylnn, which arrived here
today reports that during the night Of
March 10Th she met a Russian torpedo
boat which was followed by a squad
ron of w%arships some distance behind.
Il ne steamer was unable to make oft
tie number OIL character of the ships
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
MOVE TO END THE WAR.

st. Petersburg, March %, $50 p. m.
The ministers and supporters of the
court who advocate the submission or
pacifis proposals to Japan as previous
ly set forth in these dispatches SO as
basis of peace is possible believe they
have carried the day and the AssOciat-
ed Press hears on high authority that
an actual step is imminent if not al
ready taken.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28

Statistics show sartling mortality.
from appendicitis and p~eritonftis. To
prevent and cure these awful dis
eases. there Is just one reliable rem
edy. Dr. Kings New Life Pills. ".
Fiannery. OF Il Custom House Place.
Chicago. says: They have no equal
for CONSTIPATION and BiIionsness :
CSC at r. r. Resiamy.s drug store
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
Contract for q New Railroad.

Knoxville. Tenn, March " }.
Oliver. a Knoxville railroad contractor
has been awarded the contract to build
the New Orleans Great Northern road
running north from New Orleans
along the Mississippi river IL distance
of $50 miles. He is to begin work at
once at Slidell and the entire road
is to be completed within n year. \
trestle 3 miles in length will be one IF
the features Of the road. This trestle
will cross Lake ponchartrain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
The Galveston Sails From Norfolk

Norfolk, Va. March 23.-The new
cruiser Galveston. partially built at
the Trigg ship yards in Richmond. Va,
and completed al the Norfolk nav
varG. sailed today for Culebra aud
Galveston, Texas After stopping at
the latter place to be inspected by the
residents OF Galveston, she will return
north and have her final trial over the
measured course off Newport. R. I.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28

English Cabinet Did Not Discuss Var.
Loadon, March 23.4:50 p. MT is
arthoritatively stated that the cabinet
reeting today had no connection
whatever with intervention in the far
eastern a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
Detroit Americans Defeat Boston No

tionals.
Charleston. s. c.. March 23.-Ihe
Deroit Americans defeated the R0s-
ton Nationals taday by the score OF {
t /. six runs being made in the tenth
inning when wilhelm vent to pieces
Batteries. Boston-Hershey. Fraser
and Wilhelm and Moran and Need
ham: Detroif-Mullins and Donovan
and j.. sullivan and Wood
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
WOMEN ORDERED TO LEAVE
VLADIVOSTOK.

st. Petersburg, Mrch 23.-It os an
nOunced here that all the women have
been ordered to leave VladivOstOk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
BUFFALO BILL" LOSES SUIT
COURT FOUND ENTIRELY IN FA-
yOR OF MRS CODY

charges that She Had Attempted TO
Poison Her Husband Were Not
Proyed-She Was an Indulgenf
Mother aud Wife and Always Pre-
pared for His Home-C oming-Di-
vorce Suit Will he Appealed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-03-28
President Approves SEN
tenCe In the AFRO.
wood Case
NAVY

He Was Tried by Court Martial and
Sentenced to Dismissal From the
Navy-This Sentence Carries With
IL Loss OF h Rights OF Citizenship.
Earnest Appeals We're Made To the
President TO Mitigate the Sentence.
but He Refused To Interfere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
General Lees Birthday.

The public schools have been closed
today, as well as the banks. while pub
lie officials have enjoyed partial holt
day. The weather has been fair and
Il. .d-iJeal conditions for a holiday.
All arrangements for the reunion and
banquet to be given at Confederate
Veterans Hall tonight by r. E. Lee
Camp have been perfected, and an enjoy
able time is anticipated. The Woman's
Auxiliary to Lee Camp will be the
caterers and young ladies will be the
mattresses. Senator Bacon, of Georgia,
and Representatives Fieldand Pinckney,
of Texas. are expected to be present.
AS has heretofore been stated, the sale
of tickets is not limi ted to members of
the camp. They can be procured of
Capt Thomas Perry. chairman of the
committee, or of any of the members.
The camp would be pleased to see many
of our citizens at the entertainment to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Petty Thieves.

The depredations of bread and milk
thieves, alluded to in yesterday Gazette,
have caused people to mention a num-
Der of similar annoyances 10 which
bakers and milk dealers have recently
been subjected. Agreat numbero of such
cases are not reported. but that this
species of petty thievery has long been
chronic is we'll known. The bread
wagons make their rounds about hye
O'Clock in the morning, and it has been
suggested that the police could follow
the same occasionally at safe distance
and make some attempts to put a check
TO the work Of the thieves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Death of MIR. Ennis.

Mr. William 5. Ennis, who had been
in ill-health for some time, died at his
home on south Lee street this afternoon.
The deceased leaves widow and three
children-two sons and dau Inter He
was about 60 years old. Mr.. Ennis
was oatiye OF one OF the lower counties,
and when in his teens joined company
C, Forty-seventh Virginia infantry, and
followed the fortunes Of that command
during the four years war 10 his
early manhood he became resident OF
Alexandria where he had since remained.
He was for some time fireman on the
Southern Railway aud subsequently an
engineer Kindly-disposed and pleasant
in his demeauor, he made many friends
and acquaintance who will regret to hear
of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

A handsome lap robe was stolen from
the front of ID. Bendheim * Sons store
early last night.
The W. q. T. U. will hold their
regular semi-monthly meeting tomorrow
afternoon at the Children's Home at 4
o'clock
The ladies of the w. G. T. U. will
hold a prayer meeting at the Children's
Home on Duke street this evening at
1880, to which oil are invited.
Mrs. Mary J. Richardson has sold to
VIM. G.. Plaskett house and lot on the
north side OF Queen street between Payne
and West.
John Jordan, who is charged with
highway robbery in Fairfax county, was
today turned over to the authorities OF
that county.
A report reached the station house
Yesterday evening to the effect that
resident of the southwestern part of the
city had beaten one OF his children to
death. The police made an immediate
investigation and sscertained that no
such thing had occurred.
The officers of the electric railway have re-
auested the Mayor to strictly enforce the law
which requires cars to be stopped before
reaching the truck house on Prince street and
also the law which prohibits cars from stand
ing in front of that house.
So bad is the behavior of some of the boy
of Washington school that the Mayor, by re-
quest, has ordered the police to be in the
neighborhood of that school at the opening
and closing Of the daily sessions to keep order
The boilers at the electric light works are
being cleaned out and the lamps will not b'
| lighted !oright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Do Not suppress a { Tough.

When you have a cough do not try to
suppress it, but remove the cause; The
cough is only a symptom Ofsome disease,
and the disease is what you should cure,
then the cough will stop of itself. The
most common cause of coughing is
cold. Anodynes will promptly suppress
the cough, and preparations containing
chloroform, opium, etc, are used Tor
that purpose, but they do not cure the
cold. Chamberlain Cough Remedy on
the other hand does not suppress the
cough, but relieves it by removing from
the throat and lungs the mucus which
obstructed the breathing and allaying
the irritation and tickling in the throSt.
1t also opens the secretions and efiec'
tualIy and permanently cures the cold as
we'll as the cough. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman and w. F. Creighton
e Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Personal.

Mrs. Bedford Brown and her grand
dauo Ster, Miss May Glenn Uhler, left
last week for Daytona, Fla. They viii
spend the remainder of the winter there
and at other popular resorts.
Mr.. Samuel +. Kane, formerly of this
city, but now of Washington, and Miss
MARY Davis, of this city, were married
in Baltimore last Saturday.
Mrs. J. A. Wray, with her children,
left Yesterday for Wake Forest, n. G.
Dr.. S. II. Donohoe, recently OF
Phoebus. has removed to this city where
be will practice his profession. He is a
son of Mr.. S. II. Donohoe, of Fairfax,
who ia so well aud fayorably known in
ahis city, and is a young gentleman OF
marked Attachments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
officer suspended.

0gsc.r Andrew Nicholson, who was
charged with sleeping in the electric
railway station, at the northeast corner
of Prince and Royal streets, and Tor
disorderiy conduct, last Saturday nlgnI,
was suspended Tor FIVE days by Mayor
Patt last night. The evidence failed to
show that the officer was asleep ana
the action of the Mayor was based upon
the facts in connection with the allegation
.of d;sorderly conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Meeting Tonight.

The committee appointed by President
Harlow of the Business Mems League to
take some action in connection with
present travelling facilities between this
city and Washington, will meet tonight.
1t is expected that a number OF persons
not members of the league, but inter.
asted in the matter to be considered, will
he present and vie with the members OF
the league in their efforts to bring about
more satisfactory transportation facilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Police Court.

IJustice ii. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
J. w. Deyers, arrested by Conductor
Travers and Molorman Davidson charg
ed with expectoratiDg in electric cars,
was dismissed, as it was shown that the
act was not intentional.
William Robertson, colored. arrested
by acting Lieutenant Young charged
with stealing boys wagon from F. ID.
Grain. was turned over to his father for
punishment
Frank Richards and Benz. Scrivener,
arrested by Officers knight and Fergu-
son as suspicious characters, were DIS
missed with an admoni;ion.
VIM. Phillips, charged with taking a
watch from the Alexandria House, was
dismissed, the plaintiff not desiring to
prosecute and the accused promising to
make restitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Wedding.

A very pretty wedding ceremony was
at I O'Clock last evening al
the residence of Mrs. VIM. ii. Noun
law I2S north Fayette street, the con-
tracing parties being Miss Virginia
Mountioy and Mr.. G. II. Smith, OF Lees
burg. The cerelAony was performed 6y
Rev. DR.. Haislip, of Leesburg. Only
the immediate relatives and friends OF
the family we're present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Railroad Wreck.

Passengers who reached here from
Richmond today say that sOuthbeund
freight train on the R., F. & P. r. r.
iumped the track near Milford, in Caro-
line county, this morning, and that
nearly all of the twelve cars were
wrecked. No one was hurt but travel
was interfered with for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Meetings.

The annual meetings of the Columbia
National Sand Dredging Company, At
lantic Building Company and of the POto-
mac Stone Company were held in this
city TODAY. The meeting of the Mer-
camille Railway Building aud Loan As
ISOLATION was adjourned till tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
Coughs and Colds.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary complaints
that are durable are quickly cured by one
Minute Cough Cure. Clears the phlegm
draws out inflammation and heals and sOothes
the affected parts, strengthens the lungs, wards
off pneumonia. Harmless and pleasant to
take. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing that
ever was made is Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
These Pills change weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain.fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in building up
the health. Only 25e per box. Sold by H.
s. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19

thofities had concurrent jurisdiction
with the county mile beyond the
limits Mr. Lawler called the atten'
1 ton Of Mr. Pail to the fact that be (the
! Mayor had recently taken the police
into Alexandra county II qnell a not.
The Mayor-'T was misled by Mr.
Brent" His honor detailed the cir
cur1stances in connection with that move
ment, saying Mr.. Brent came to his home
and made the suggestion to him. '1l
it was right 10 consult me then, 1t should
have been proper on the 9th instant. F"
His honor said he subsequently learned
that Mr.. Brent on the occasion OF The
riot among the Italians was scting AS Of.
torney for the railroad contractors and
not as Commonwealth Attorney and in
the interests of the city. Mr. Paf said
he thought the board should pass y reso-
luton sustaining him i0 his contention
that is according 10 the rules adopted
by the board.
Mr.. Fisher reiterated his conviction
that the Mayor had turned the police
over to the chief; hence he would urge
no action on the lines suggestedby the
Mayor.
Mr.. Lawler thought the chief had acted
properly in the matter.
The Mayor-"It will not be done
again"
Mr.. Lawler said the matter under dis
custom was not one for the board TO con-
slider.
The Mayor once more appealed to the
board for their endorsement of his views.
This, he said, would afford him satisiac-
ton.
Mr.. Graham said the laws which had
been read were by no means satisfactory
they did not make it clear where the
powers of one person ended and those of
another began. They must, however,
mean that the Mayor is to be head OF
the police department. At any rate,
this should be the case in courtesy to
him.
The Mayor said he would procure a
legal opinion and present it at the next
meeting.
Mr.. Graham finally moved that the
board sustain the Mayor in all his legal
rights.
Mr.. Fisher-"The members are al
ready obligated to do that. :"
The motion failed for want OF a second
and the meeting adjourned
Mr. Brent ia conversation this morn
ing with representative of the Gazette
said he had no formal reply to make to
Mayor Pafl save that he denied having
used the Alexandria police without the
Mayors full knowledge and consent on
the occasion of the recent riot0us con-
duct on the part OF Italians in Alexan-
dria county; indeed, he said the Mayor
accompanied him and the policemen on
that occasion. He said his action was
official and in the interest of the COM
munity.
Mayor Paff visited the station house
this morning and notified the officers that
in future no policemen will be allowed
to leave the city limits without his per-
mission, and in case of disobedience of
such orders the officers engaged in the
same will be made to answer charges
which will be preferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-01-19
pRy Goods.
SWAN BROS.
January CleaPanCGS Sale

Our annual January clearance sale Of
winter goods. now in progress. means a great
saving to all in need Of warm Furs, Blankets,
Comforts. Ladies' Coats, ladies' Walking
Skirts. Ladies' Flannelette Wrappers. Ladies'
Wool Underwear. Also clearance sale OF the
Manhattan Shirts, Mattings aud Mems Win
ter Underwear. Stock up now and save
money.