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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Arrested on Charge Of Murder.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Spencer, N. c., March 11.-George
Wright, colored, was arrested here to-
night on the charge of numbering Fred
Edmunds, also colored whose body
was found in a badly mutilated con-
dition, having been run over by a
train at this place early this morn
ing. The body of Edmunds was ex-
amined by Coroner Dorset and a
bullet hole found through the same
and no blood was found where the
body was torn to pieces by the train,
death having resulted several hours
previous. The two men quarelled last
night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
PENCIL PusHERs PUSH FISTS.
Editors of Post and sun Go at it Bif!
Paff! Vop!

Especial to News and Observer.)
Salisbury, N c., March 11.-Editor
John M. Julian of the Salisbury Post,
and Editor Carl Hammer of the Even
ing Sun had a personal encounter on
the streets here this evening. The
trouble grew out of an editorial pub
Iished in the Evening Sun, rejecting
upon the editor of the Post Neither
editor was seriously injured in the
ARRAY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Swing for Killing Their sweethearts
(By the Associated Press

Birmingham. Ala, March loud
Braham and Alexander Robertson, ne
groes, were hanged here today for the
murder of their sWeethearts. Robert
son spent his last hours in his cell
shooting craps and just before he
reached the gallows he identified Jim
Williams, a negro, one of the specta-
tors as the murderer of Policeman
Bennett two years ago. Williams de-
MED the charge but was locked up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Travelling Man Round Dead.

(By the Associated Press.)
Birmingham, Ala, March lis. b.
Wiley, a well known travelling man
was found dead in his room at the
Hillman Hotel here today Mr.. Wiley
is a nephew of Congressman w. II.
Wiley, of New Jersey, and Congress
man A. A. Wiley of Alabama
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
To Disbar FORMER Chief Justice.

Jacksonville, Fla. March 1O-Pro-
ceedings for disbarment have been
entered in the Circuit court at Mari
anna against B. S. Liddon, former
chief justice of the State of Florida.
The charges, three in number, allege
deceit and official misconduct. UNI
professional acts and dishonesty. The
matter has created a sensation al
over the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Writ Refused Hargis Brothers.

Frankfort, KY, March 10.-The
Kentucky Court of Appeals today re-
fused the writ asked for by the Harg!s
Brothers of Breathitt county, to re-
strain the judge of the Fayette Circuit
Court from assuming jurisdiction OF
them for trial for completely in the
murder of Town Marchal Cockrill, OF
Jackson.
The case thus goes to Fayette coun-
ty for trial
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Mrs. 3. S. McKeel Dead

Wilson, N. c., March 11.-Mrs. 3.
S. McKeel, of Speight's Bridge, de-
parted this life Wednesday night and
was buried yesterday. She was about
thirty-three years of age and leaves
a husband and three children.
For number of years she has been
a devoted member of the Methodist
church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
THE HOME OF A oRoEsUs.
President Duke Fast is Recovering
From His Illness.
(Snecial to News and 0hser

Especial to News and Observer
Somerville, N. j., March 11.-Presi-
dent Duke of the American Tobacco
Company. is recovering from his ill
ness and will be removed to his coun-
try home near here within a few days.
1t is said that with hundred thous-
and trees, and twenty thousand shrubs,
etc, to be planted here, the cost of
this home will approximate 5000, 900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
To open Bids Coz Tobacco.
(Bv the AssocIated Presg.l

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March 1.-THE
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.
Navy Department. will open bids on
April ~ for $50. 900 pounds Of tobacco
to be delivered in May or June. Here
after bids for the annual supply of
tobacco will be received i'm the fall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12

must necessarily come from the other
side
"Will your government suggest
peace in the light of Oyama's vic
tory?"
The initiative, repeat can scarce
~ be looked for from Toxic" he re-
piled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
wilkes on Board Of Visitors.
nv the Assooiated Press. !

(By the Associated Press.l
Annapolis, Md, March 1.-THE
names Of the Presidents appointees to
the Board of Visitors to the Naval
Academy for 1905 were received at the
Academy today including William a..
Jones, representative from Virginia
and aptain John Wilkes, Charlotte,
N c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Suffering Heavy Losses.
(Bv the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Toxic, March lie p. m. 1.-THE
Russian forces are now retiring from
Mukden northward. They are fianked
on both sides by the japanese troops
in pursuit and are suffering heavy
losses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
TWENTY-sIx DEAD.
The Result of an Explosion in the
Cambrian ColIiery.
(Bv the Associated Press

Cardiff, March lit is now an
nounced that twenty-six lives have
been lost as a result of the explosion
which occurred yesterday in the Cam
brian Colliery at Clydachyale in the
Rhonada Valley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Enormous Russian Losses.
(By the Associated Press. )

st. Petersburg, March 11.-(6:50
p. NIT is reported in the military
clubs this evening that General Kuro-
patkin has lost 800 guns and about
$4,000 prisoners besides about the
same number of killed or wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Murderer Conresses and Swings.

Hamburg, March 10.-William
Buckner, a negro, was hanged here
today for the murder of Joseph Bur-
ton, a Cuban, near Montrose January
20 last. Buckner, who was convicted
on circumstantial evidence, made a
confession several days ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
Do they Wish TO Talk Peace?
(By the Associated Press. )

Iby LIIe ASsJUIdIEu FIGSs.J
Copenhagen, March 10.-The Rus
sian minister from Denmark, M. Is
wolsky, starts tonight for St. Peters
burg. The authorities there desire
to have the benefit of his knowledge
of Japan gained while he was minister
at Toxic.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
wins Crescent CITY Derby.

(By the Associated Press)
New Orleans, La, March 1.-THE
Crescent City derby was won by Right
Royal, Jake Sanders End, Kings
Trophy 3rd. Time is Us.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
/ Think I'll stand Up.

(By the Associated Press
New York, March IA seat on
the New York Stock Exchange has
been sold for $4,000. This is the
high record price. The name Of the
purchaser is not disclosed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
e--~@-
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
Feared That Twenty or More Miners
Have Been Killed.
CBy the Assoclated Pregg.l

Cardiff, March 1O.--A terrible ex-
pIosion has occurred In the Cambrian
coIIiery, ut Clydach Vale in the Rhon-
da valley. 1t is feared that twenty OF
thirty miners have been killed. Tho
pit is afire. Many of those rescued
from the mine are badly burned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
CAN He HOLD TIEPASS

He Has Lost Since the Opening of This
ng-Drawn Battle, in Wounded and
Killed, Hundred thousand Men.
1t is Estimated That the Japanese
Have Taken Sixty Thousand Prison
ers. Out of His Original Force Of
100000 This Leaves Him But
243,OOO Available Troops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
TO Join in Yacht Cruise.

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, March 11.--Several New
England yacht clubs have signifed
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rear guard, who flung themselves as
prey to the Japanese wolves who were
closing in on their trail and sacrificing
also, it is conceded on every hand,
the greater part of his artillery, es-
pecially the siege guns and enormous
quantities of supplies and munitions.
They Know Nothing.
OF the present situation of the
army-whether it is utterly routed or
merely beaten, of the proportion of
Russians left in Japanese hands, or
of the prospect of the escape of the
remainder-St Petersburg at this
moment knows less than the smallest
hamlet in America. Since the Assoc
ciated Press Mukden dispatch was
filed at five o'clock Friday morning
no dispatch save the brief official an
nouncement of the retreat has come
from the Russian army, General Ku-
ropatkin's preceding dispatch giving
the last details as to the positions of
the army having been written at
nine o'clock Thursday evening. The
members of the General staff when
asked for information. said:
1--WE know nothing. We hope he
will bring the army off safely, but
we do not know how he will do it.
We only know he has commenced to
retreat, that is ALL"
Every One Talking Peace.
Every one now is discussing peace,
which many of the staunchest advo-
Gates of the war, bureaucrats and
officers, now declare to be Inevitable.
1t openly is bruited that Rojestvens-
ky's fleet has been recalled. and is
now on the way homeward. The
admiralty when asked if the report
were true said:
1--WE don't know; call again tomor-
row." and declined to comment on
the significance of the cancellation
of the purchase of Golfers, or the
direction of Rojestvensky's voyage
from Madagascar waters. 1t can be
stated, however. that no overture for
peace yet has been made, and none
is likely to be made for a few days,
before the extent Of the disaster has
developed.
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Bombarded ON Both Flanks.

Bombarded on Both Flanks.
The retreating columns were bonn
barded on both TANKS by batteries,
which it was impossible to silence,
the shells reaching the Mandarin road
from the east with especial frequency
from the villages of Iawan, eight
miles north of Mukden, and Pu, five
miles further north Under these
circumstances the retreat was con-
Quoted with astonishing precision,
which was largely due to the personal
efforts of General Kuropatkin, who,
with haggard face and uniform yell
low with dust. was everywhere when
needed.
The troops composing the rear
guard fought with extraordinary
bravery under the eyes of the COM
mander-in-c chief and the morals of
the entire army under the circum-
stances was excellent.
The cause of the Mukden defeat is
attributed to many reasons, one of the
most important of which is insufficient
information concerning the japanese
and their strength, which was far in
excess of Russian calculations.
The censorship bureau at first re-
commenced work at Tie Pass, but is
returning TO the rear guard, COM
munication with which is still open.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-12
CANNON THUNDER
ON BOTH FLANKS
And Kuropatkin, Haggard and Dust-Fouled, Directs
the Continuous Battle Fringing With Red
Froth the Russian Rear.

blowing directly southwark filled the
eyes and faces of the troops, but at
the same time tended to blind the
enemy and delay pursuit from the
South,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02

menced a bombardment at o'clock
this morning and dislodged the en-
emy, who resisted stubbornly, firmly
occupied a height south of Housean-
yentao at 2 O'Clock
News of the continuance of the Jap
anese successes at Port Arthur is re-
ceived with elation at Toxic. It is
comparatively light. It is believed
here that the Russian garrison is
finally reaching its limits of strength,
endurance and numbers.
A telegram from the oesieging army
at Port Arthur received Sunday says:
Through an opening at the en-
trance into the bomb-proof in the
gorge at Sungshu mountain all the
entombed Russians were gradually
brought out. The rescued number
two officers and over $50 men. Ac-
cording to the prisoners about $50
corpses are buried under the debris
The trophies taken include field and
machine guns not yet enumerated.
''At o'clock Saturday morning our
sapping body in front of the east fort
on PanIung mountain blew up a part
of the old Chinese wall and are now
constructing defense works there"
The fort on Sungshu mountain was
captured at IL o'clock in the morning.
The works were mined and exploded
at 10 a. M, mary Russians being
killed and buried in the debris. Those
who remained in the fort were cap
tured. There was little opposition to
the attack. THE northwe section of
the fort wasSdestroyed, afkording cover
for the assaulters. The Japanese now
hold forts guarding the entire western
half of the eastern fort ridge.
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opened an attack against Wantai hill
at o'clock today. Awaiting skilfully
OF the result Of our bombardment our
troops stormed into and entirely oc-
cupied the position at 3:35 D. m.
We captured three guns at H fort
and four guns at Wantai.
Our trophies at Sungshu mountain
were three 7-milimeter field guns and
two machine guns.
Military Honors for StoesseI.
Toxic, Jan. 2.-2:3O .. m.-Marshal
Yamagata, chief of the general staff,
under orders from the emperor, has
dispatched the following cablegram to
General Nogi:
when I respectfully informed his
majesty of General StoesseFs pro-
posal for capitulation, his majesty
was pleased to state that General
StOeSSel has rendered commenda BILE
service to his country in the midst of
difficulties and it is his majestys wish
that military honors be shown to
him.
Blew Up Their Ships.
Toxic, Jan. 2.-S p. m.-The Rus
slams at Port Arthur have evacuated
several forts during the night and this
morning have blown UP a majority of
the ships in the harbor.
Torpedo Boats Disarm.
0hefcS, Jan, Is p. m.-The Rus
Valastni and Serdity, now in port,
have been disarmed and the Japanese
destrOyers that followed them in have
left the harbor. 1t is reported that
Port Arthur, and that 5000 able
bodied convalescents man the forts.
Toxic Went Wild.
Toxic, Jan. 2.-11:30 a. m--Tokio
is wildly joyous over General Nogi's
telegram announcing that General
Stoessel had sent a letter relating to
the surrender of Port Arthur. News
boys crying extras were the means of
carrying the news to the holiday
crowds in the streets. The people
cries. Thus the news was carried
throughout the city and within a few
minutes the firing of aerial bombs
ana daylight rockets began in various
and a score of small professions
formed and serged through the prin-
cipal streets. Japan has paid a heavy
price for the Russian fortress. The
prospect of its early accession cheered
the people as no other event of the
war has done. The emperor's New
Year reception and audience to the
army and navy officers and civil Of
fcials continued this morning. The
news from Port Arthur gave addi-
uonaI cheer to the general exchange
of congratulations.
Hour of Surrender.
Washington, Jan. 2.-The state depart
ment today received a cablegram from
Mr.. Griscom, the American minister to
Japan, stating the minister of foreign af-
fairs notified him that General StoesseI
surrendered Port Arthur at o'clock Sun
day evening.
stoessers Proposal Accepted.
London, Jan. 2.-The text of General
NogIs message as received at the lega-
ton confirms the Associated Press earlier
Toxic advices, as follows: Gen. Stoessel's
proposal was accepted. The terms and
process of surrender are to be negotiated
between the respective delegates at noon
January 2.
Preliminary Exchanges.
Toxic, Jan. General Nogi re-
ports as follows:
tAt in the afternoon of January
1, the enemy's bearer Of a flag of
truce came into the first line of our
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as his train neared his home city and
he grew apparently sadder. He was
10th to discuss his troubles.
1T is a little different homecoming
than have been accustomed to-, he said
with 4 wan smile Sheriff Barry has
been most kind and has made the trip as
pleasant as possible under the circum-
stances My daughter remained in New
York and will start at once for Florida
ent. All this trouble has come upon me
with such suddenness that 1 am almost
crushed OF course, I am not guilty OF
any wrongdoing."
How do the people of Cleveland look
upon me?'' the doctor anxiously inquired.
Eor th1rty-five years have made that
city my home, and this is the first time
there has been the faintest taint on my
name 1t is all too awful to contemplate
Even my home has been taken from me,
ands II all reports are true, am penni-
less pauper. can not suspect my wife,
Tor must first learn her story from her
own lips before can judge her. Heaven
once"
After that statement Dr. Chadwick was
silent until his train reached Euclid ave-
nue. station of the Pennsylvania line,
where he was greeted by Attorney Ker-
ruish- The two men have been friends for
fifteen years.
After leaving the train Dr. Chadwick
with. Attorney Kerruish, had breakfast in
a downtown restaurant.
There has been some question in the
minds of the lawyers as to whether DR.
CHADWICK has the occupancy of his Eu-
cid avenue home since it has been taken
possession of for the benefit of creditors
ed by the lawyers that DR.. Chadwick can
not be barred from its use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
KANSANS BUSY.
They Participated in the Washington
Festivities.

Washington, D. c., Jan. I'm the
general and reSplendent observation
of News Years day here yesterday in
several official circles Kansas took it's
part. For years it has been the habit
of Senator Long and J. L. Bristow,
fourth assistant postmaster general,
to make the rounds of the cabinet,
army and navy residences, and to-
day they added four other -Kansans to
their number. These were Represen-
tatives Scott, Campbell and MUIR
dock and the latter's father, Col. M.
been here on a visit for some time.
The group of distinguished Kansans
began with the presidents reception
at / a. m. and concluded about 5 p.
M, a. very tired but happy lot.
With the advent OF the New Year
and the usual great reception to the
public at the White House, the social
season in official circles is on. The
first assistant secretary of the interior,
Thos. Ryan, of Kansas, and Mrs.
Ryan will on Thursday evening of this
week give a formal dinner at which
the Kansas members and their wives
are the principal guests.
Representatives Curtis, Scott and
Campbell have returned from their
holiday in Kansas. Miss Curtis
returned with her brother, and Mrs.
Scott accompanied the representative
at-large for the first time this session
Mrs. Campbell will come on later to
he present during the inaugural.
Senator Long will dine at the White
House en the evening of January Il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-02
TRBUTE To sToEssE1.
Japanese Minister Says Nothing Can
Dim His Glory.

London. Jan. AT noon the Jap
anese legation received an official COM
munication from Toxic repeating the
information given out eight hours prev
iousIy in the Associated Press dispatch
es from Toxic as to Lieutenant General
StoeSsel's Overtures for capitulatiOn.
This official communication disposes of
the definite announcement of surren-
der prematurely published in London
by one English and one American
agency. No doubt, however, is enter
tained in competent quarters that terms
will be arranged and that the Japanese
will soon be in effective occupation of
Port Arthur, the magnificent defense of
which is the subject Of eulogy on all
sides. 1T A9
At the japanese legation it was said
that the negotiations over the terms of
surrender might entail considerable
communication with Toxic and possibly
prolonging the negotiations until Tues
day or even Wednesday, but there was
little disposition to doubt that an
agreement would be reached. Minister
Hayashi expressed relief at the fact
that the sacrifice of life on the present
garrison and the besiegers was about
to be ended The fall of the fortress,
the minister added, would mark the
close of an important phase of the war
and release a large number of troops
which would be available for the rein
forcement of Field Marshal Oyana, but
Baron Hayashf was not in a position to
say that the surrender would have any
definite immediate Influence in the di-
rection Of terminating the war. As TO
mediation the -Iss1.s see1 TeiterateS4 that
he knew of no attempt in that direc-
tion.
'sThe legation continued Baron
Hayashi, 'thas nothing confirmatory of
the reports of a definite surrender, but
our information goes to show that the
surrender of the great fortress is inn
minent The terms Of surrender, of
course, come within the province Of the
generals, but it is very unlikely that
Russians still at Port Arthur, who are
believed to number nearly 10000, viii
be allowed to reinforce the troops in
the field.'
Minister Hayashi naturally was elat-
ed at the expected surrender and re-
iterated:
..It win at any rate end the terrible
slaughter there and sincerely hope 1t
may in some way expedite final peace.
US. 1t may strengthen the determine
ton of Russia to continue the war at
all costs. Its effect on Japan, however,
can not be doubted. Our feet is free
and the release of the besieging army
gives up increased forces available for
service elsewhere. Our base becomes
more secure than ever.
Baron Hayashf paiF., a tribute to Cen
eraI Stoessel, sayingF
'sThe surrender will in no way affect
the glory belonging to him and his
men nor our admiration for their splen-
did defense"
Baron Suyematzsu, son-in-law of
Marquis Ito and former japanese min
lister of the interior, who is now in this
city. was asked what effect the fall of
Port Arthur was likely to have on the
future course of the war and remarked
that so long as Russia failed to give
way there could be no termination of
hostilities.
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KILLED FOB BURGLAR.
Cornelius Mccormick Refused to Stop
When Ordered.

Kansas City, Jan. 2.-Cornelius McCor-
mick. a Iaborer employed at the Anheu-
ser-Busch Brewing company's local plant,
was found dead at the rear of 1929 Locust
street at 2:50 o'clock yesterday morning
store at sos East Eighteenth street had
been reported to the police of No. sta
tion.
Eugene Lynch, who lives over the gro
cery store, told the police he heard men
in the store and raised his window A
rear door. Lynch said he called to the
man to stop and that when the fellow did
not heed the order he Tired one shot at
him. The burglar fell, but regained his
feet and ran into the alley.
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wAR BoATs EsCAPE.
Four Russian Destroyers Succeed in
Reaching ChefOO.

-Four Russian DestrOyerS succeed IN
Reaching ChefOO.
Chefoo, Jan. 2-9:15 A. M.-Four Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyers, the Skory,
Stratril, Vlastril and Serdity, accom-
panied by large launch, arrived here
this morning from Port Arthur.
Two other destroyers are reported to
have gone to Tsingtau.
The activity aboard the destroyers
seemingly indicates an intention of
putting to sea again.
What appears to be Japanese. de-
stroyers can be seen with the aid OF
glasses in the dim distance.
A bundle of dispatches was sent
ashore from one of the destroyers. The
captain of the Stratni says that they
left Port Arthur because it had been
impossible for ships to live in the har-
Dor since the Japanese captured 2OS
Meter hill.
The destroyers encountered no Japa-
nese warships en- route to this port
For the past five days the Japanese are
reported to have been ceaselessly storm
ing Port Arthur on all sides.