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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
NinGteen War Vessels Sunk
or Captured.
FIGHT STILL IN PROGRESS
5000 Prisoners Taken, Among Them
Admiral Nebogatoff.

The Russian Losses as Now known
Are Two Battlcships. One Coast
DefenSe Ship. Five Cruisers. Two
Special Ships and Three Dcstroyers
Sunk-Two Battleships. Two Coast
Defense Ships. One Special Service
StiD and Ono Destroyer Were Cap.
tured-Rear Admiral Nebogaton
Taken Prisoner. Also 5000 Others.
The Engagement is Still i'm Progress.
tie R%etfeatin@ Russians Probably
Irving to Reach VIadivOstok-Spcc-
ulatioIi as to What Effect the Result
Will Have on Ending ur Continuing
the War Damage to Japanese
fleet. So Far as Reported. Was In
Observation-Disclosures Heard From
EOicstyensky.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02

Thomas H. Knight offers the cheap
est of all cheap excursions 10 Wilson
,n Monday, June 9Th. over che Atlantic
Coast Line. This will afford n most
excellent opportunity to visit beautiful
and progressive Wilson at a cost that
you VIII not miss The rate from Will
mingten. n. c.. is $1.00 for the round
trip. Such a chance may never pres
eLt itsef again. There will be pro-
vfted, seperate cars for white and col
o-ei people. Train leaves Wilmington
AZ z a. M, returning leaves Wilson at
N@3e p. N.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02

Washington, May 29.-The following
official report from Toxic a received
at the Japanese legation today:
Toxic, May 29.-Reports received
from Admiral Togo at the Japanese
headquarters:
First report received morning May
9th. Immediately upon receipt OF re-
port that Russian squadron was in
sight, our combined squadron started
for attack. Weather is fine today, but
with heavy seas.
Second report received night May
9th. Combined squadron attacked
Russian squadron today near Okino-
shima. southeast of Tsushima) and
defeated it. sinking at least four bat
tleships and inf1icting heavy damage
upon others. Damage to our ships is
insignificant. Our destroyer and tor
pedo 1otillas delivered attack after
>spEset.
IsTAfrd report received Monday. May
SI2SSc4 Main force Of our combined
squadron continued pursuit since the
9th, and attacked 2Sth near Liam
Court rocks, northeast of Okinoshlma)
a squaron consisting of Nich0la1 l.
tbattleship); Orel, (hattleship); Senya-
vim, Aprexin and Izumurud. Izumurud
fed, while remaining four vessels sur
rendered. No damage to u ships.
According to statements of prisoners
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02

Saturday evening. According to his
report the Japanese feet under his
command destroyed ard sunk one bat
tieship Of the Borodino class ard four
other large Russian war vessels. Two
or three more were captured. None of
the large Japanese men of war received
serious injury.
Tie battle was still in progress on
Sunday. a great japanese victory is
announced here as the result of the
engagement, but few details have been
received"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02

Latest advices confirm the magnitude
of the disaster suffered by the Russian
feet, and point to the fact that Rus
sia's hopes, SO FAR as this war is con-
accomplished by the oft-beaten army
- Manchuria. An official report re-
Sefved from Toxic by the japanese le-
cation at Washington, Monday evening,
says that the Russian losses definitely
known include, jWO battleships, a coast
defense ship, five cruisers, twe special
ships and three destroyers sunk, and
two battleships, two coast defense
ships, n destroyer and II special
service ship captured, while over three
thousand prisoners have beer taken, in
Guiding Rear Admiral Nebogatoff. The
it would seem are still pur-
Suing the Russians and it may be some
time before the f;ral result is known.
There is nothing to clearly indicate
the exten of the Japanese losses and
it is suggested from one source that
the Toxic government is waiting to
hear from Admiral ROjestvensky by
way of VIadivostok before announcing
t G what extent it's fleet has suffered.
The news of the disaster has caused
dee pdepression in official Russia
though it is not yet known generally
among the Russian people. .
Rojestvensky's defeat has given rise
to renewed talk of peace. 1t is pointed
out by the Associated Press st. Peters,
burg correspondent that Russia in this
crisis will turn to france through its
foreign minister, Del Case, while from
Washington comes information that
President Roosevelt in accordance with
his promise announced a long time ago,
is taking steps ID do all in his power
to bring about peace negotiations.
Nothing has been heard from Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky. In Toxic there
is some belief that he has persisted,
lhile another source says he was res
cued by a torpedo boat, but that he is
wounded.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
THE RUSSIAN LOSSES.

Toxic, May 29.-9 p. m.-The num-
Der of Russian vessels of all descrip-
tons sunk and captured by Admiral
Togo's fleet now stands at nineteen 1T
is possible that three additional WAr-
ships were sunk in the fight Saturday
and others later.
The navy department refrains, how
ever, from crediting reports of this La
ture until it is assured of their correct
ness. 1t is believed the Ural is the
name of the captured transport which
has been omitted in the list previously
cabled.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
NEW POINT OF NAVAL WARFARE
Usefulness of Torpedo Boats Will
Probably be Brought Out

Newport News, Va, May 29.-Reaf
Admiral Robley D. Evans today, in
discussing the naval battle in Korean
straits, expressed the opinion that the
result of the fight would retard rather
than hasten permanent peace.
whether or not the engagement
will teach the great naval lessons"
said he, Il cannot now say; the re-
ports Of the engagement are not full
enough. 1t is likely, however, that
some new point Of naval warfare will
be developed.
Zone thing hat will probably be
brought out will be the usefulness of
torpedo boats. If they are ever to be
of service this was the time to prove it.
II the Russian fleet has gone into the
straits of Korea. Admiral ROjestven-
sky is facing them. IN that imme-
date vicinity are the two most power
full torpedo stations in the world, con-
trolled by the Japanese. and they will
doubtless be heard from. From these
two stations TIVE hundred torpedo
boats can be operated within a radius
of two hundred miles.
"The fact that Rojestvensky took
the course through the straits of Ko-
rea to reach .V~ladivOstOk instead of
keeping out in the Pacific has created
surprise among the officers of the
feet. 1t was expected that it would
try to reach Vladivostok, and then
making that his base, operate in the
straits of Korea against the japanese.
This would have given him a safe base
and allowed him a safe retreat in case
of a defeat such as he has suffered"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
RESULTS OF SATURDAYS FIGHT
Two Eoltleships. Three Cruisers aud
Other War Vessels Sunk and Two
BattleshiDs Captured.

Toxic, May 29.--2:50 p. MIN tn
battle fought in the straits of Korea
the Russian battleships Borodino and
Alexander Ill, the armored cruiser
Admiral Nakhimrff, Dmitri DonskGi
and Vladimir MonCmach, the coast lie
fence iron clad Admiral OushakofI, the
protected cruisers Svietlana and Jemt.
chug, the repair ship Ka~mtschatka, AMI
the cruiser Irtessim were sunk.
The battleshie Orel and Nicolai l.,
and the coast defence iron clads Ad-
miral Sneiavin and General Admiral
Apraxine were captured.
The BorCdina was a first class battle
ship, completed in 1904, of 1856 tons
displacement, and $1,000 horse power,
giving her a speed of about Is knots.
Her crew numbered TAO officers AMI
men.
The Alexander Ill, was a sister snip
of the Borodino and was also cOmple,-
ed in 1904.
The Admiral Nakhimof was an ar
mored cruiser Of 1924 ton displaca-
ment. and 5000 indicated horse power,
giving her a speed of 16 knots. She
had a complement of about SGT officers
and men.
The Dmitri Donskoi was an armored
cruiser of 6,2o0 tons, sneasaed, o. s,Coo
indicated horse power, and having a
speed of about 16 knots. Her crew
numbered $40 ofic. rs and men.
The Vladimir Monomach was
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
VICTORY WILL PROBABLY HAS
TEN PEACE.

New York. May p -Advices receiv-
ed from London and other leading
continental financial! centres by local
bankers We're all of the opinion that
Japan's decisive victory would hasten
peace.
reports that the government at
WASHINGTON had signifeG its willing
ness to act as mediator in the event
Of peace proposals were current and
added to the horefui feeling in finan-
cial circles that the n of the war
might be ooked for.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
BATTLE ON SATURDAY
Official Announcement of The Result
Of the Naval Engagement

Washington. May 29.-Ofcial an
nouncement Of the result of the naval
engagement between the japanese and
Russian fleets was received at the
state department today in the follow
ing cablegram from Minister Girls
comb. dated Toxic, May %:
admiral Togo has informed his
government concerning the fight which
took place on Saturday afternoon and
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
What the Result VIII be.

The saloon men of Wilmington are
fixing to help put themselves ont of
business. The board of aldermen a
raised the license from between two
and three hundred dollars to six hum
dred. and the bar men are going to
fight it out in the courts. Just little
more agitation of that kind and it will
be good bye saloons.-Raleigh Post
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
IN FAVOR OF PEACE
Strong Arguments to Bear
On Government.
FRANCE USING INFLUENCE
Belligerent Faction Wants War Fought
to Bitter End.

Tie Disaster Gives Japan Mastery of
the Sea i'm the Present WarEn,-
peror Nicholas Was Completely
Frustrated by the News and lie
Erosc Down and Wept-Fricnds OF
russia Abroad Are Urging Peace
and the Cry at Home 10 End the
War Will be Hard to Resist-Russia
May Turn to nelCase in This
Peace is Impossible on the Heels uf
Defeat
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
NEROGATOFF AND 1900 OTHERS
ARE PRISONERS.

Toxic. May 2e.--3 o. III. Rear AL
mirai Neboeatoff. former commander
Ct the fourth division of the Pacific
feet. and recently commander OF the
information squadron composed of
81 outs ard merchantmen. with 5000
other Russians. is among the prison.
ers catured by the Japanese. Wee
Admiral Roiestvenskv appears to have
escaped. The battle began SATURDAY.
morning and the japanese are still in
pursuit Of the Russians.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
MISTOOK LOCATION OF JAPAN.
ESE BASE.

London, May 3O.-The Toxic cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says that
the Russians apparently supposed that
the Japanese base was at the Pecad-
ores, as they carefully avoided passing
those islands and pursued a round
about course before entering Tsu chan
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02

Higher education Is rapidly advanc-
ing in North Carolina This is proved,
by the fact that The various universe
ties and colleges Of the state have al
most without exception, closed the m s.
successful session in their history
Winston Sentinel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
THE RESULTS AS REPORTED IN
st. PETERSBURG,

st. Petersburg. May 25-The ST.
Petersburg telegraph agency has re-
ceived the following from Shanghai:
News has been received here that
seven Japanese ships. two of when
we're armored. and four russian ships
have been sunk 1t is confidently be-
ileved here that the Japanese are
awaiting the publication Of Vice Adj
1niral R~oiestvensky's official dis
patches from Vladivostok before adj
hitting the extent of thei own
losses
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
FATE OF ~ROJESTVENSKY

Toxic, May $3.50 p. m.-The per-
sonal fate of Vice Admiral Rojestvensv
is not known. There is some belief
that he possibly persisted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-06-02
OFFICIAL TOXIC REPORTS

Results of the EngaSement Russian
Losses Definitely. ClaSsified-Dan'-
age to Japanese. Fleet is InsiSnifi-
ant.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
Ayrshire Breeders Meeting.

The 18th annual meeting of the
Ayrshire Breeders association was
held in Chapman hall, Boston. Feb. &
Fifty members were present
! At the business session of the as
ISOLATION 1t was voted to authorize
the treasurer TO pay the $1,000 In
awards decided at the St. Louis ex-
position, and to pay the premiums
awarded in the dairy test. These
same awards will be continued for
1905.
Papers were read by Prof. III, Hay
ward of the Mt. Hermon Roy's school,
Mt. Hermon. Mass, on the subject
of Feeding Calves by DR.. L. M
Popes, V. s., on Milk Fever in Cows
and by Secretary Charles NJ. Wins
low of Brandon, VT, on Some of the
Obstacles to Successful Breeding OF
Ayrshires.
Rev. f. +. Pember of Bangor, Me-,
who is an extensive breeder of Ayr
shires. told how he got the best re-
suits. He differed just a bit from
what Prof. Hayward had discovered
by experiment to be efficacious, but
all who took part in the discussion
were agreed that regular feeding and
the use of clean feeding vessels were
absolutely necessary.
Some said that after so or 80 days
calf would do as well without milk
as with it, and that the keeping of a
calf in the barn the first summer was
not half bad Rev, Mr.. Pember re-
marked that a great deal depended
upon the individuality Of the calf
regarding its future usefulness as a
COW, and Mr.. John S. Campbell of
New York was with him. Good cows
are like poets, born, not made.
The election Of officers resulted as
follows: Thomas Turnbull, jr., Cas-
anova, Va, president; Obadiah
Brown, Providence, R. l., Charles c.
Doe, South Newbury, VT, Etna j.
Fletcher, Greenfield, N. H, S. M.
Wells, Newington, Conn, vice presi-
dents; Charles NJ. Winslow, Brandon,
VT, secretary and editor; Nicholas
S. Winsor, Greenville, r. l., treasurer;
]. F. Converse, Woodsville, N. Y, S.
NJ. Wells, Weathersfeld, Conn, c. H.
Hayes, Portsmouth, N. H, J. Andrew
Casterline, Dover, N. H., Andy Holt,
South Lyndeboro, N H, E. B. Sher-
man, Harrisville, r. l., executive COM
mittee; George Fl, Yeaton, Dover, N.
H., auditor.
After the meeting the association
dined at the hotel Cecil.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
GREEN RIVER.

Edward Hill is sick and Fred Stowe
is driving the team.
Allen Bolster, who has been serious
ly i'll, is now able to be out
Mrs. Farr arrived at Mrs. Merri-
fields Wednesday night. She holds
revival meetings.
On account of the severe cold and
ice, Mr.. Stowe has had to turn oil
some of his help.
The sociable held at Mrs. Alonzo
Brackets Tuesday evening was large
ly attended. A valentine supper was
served.
Elisha Gates has bought the Thorn
as q Richmond shop and will run 1t
by steam and manufacture various ar
ticles. All wish him success in his
new enterprise
Mrs. Anna Lynde, who died in West
Guilford Sunday, was once resident
of this place and was held in the high
est esteem. A number from here at
tended the funeral
Judson Barney got one of his horses
into a snow drift Friday night and
was obliged to leave it there until
morning before it could be extricated,
The roads have been in very bad con-
dition.
With difficulty several cords of wood
have been drawn to the village this
week. The snow is so deep that not
more than half load can be put on.
and even then it is uncertain of get
ting through.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
Personalities in the House.

Not in recent years has the house at
Washington witnessed such spectacle
as it did Monday, Feb. Ii, with Mr..
Sullivan of Massachusetts, and William
H. Hearst of New York as the central
figures. Both INDUCED in PERSONAL
ties OF the grayest character and so
stirred the house as to arouse among
certain members feeling of the great
est indignation. Mr.. Sullivan heaped
upon Mr.. Hearst TRADE OF denuncia-
ton, deriding his presidential aspira-
tions, while the latter, by implication,
charged Mr.. Sullivan with completely
in a murder. The affair grew out OF
the recent discussion OF the freight
rate question in the house. Tuesday,
Feb. IA, Mr.. Sullivan related on the
floor Of the house, the circumstances
leading up to the indictment and con-
viction of his father and himself for
manslaughter. He admitted the charge,
but said that he himself had been only
technically guilty and was permitted
to leave the court free man without
serving days Imprisonment or being
subjected to fine. His father had
been imprisoned year and half, but
on the introduction of new evidence
which presented grave doubt of
guilt, his father had been pardoned.
Mr.. Sullivan's statement was listened
to with marked attention and at its
conclusion he was warmly applauded,
many members leaving their seats and
shaking his hand. Mr.. Hearst was
not present.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
The San Domingo Protocol.

The San Domingo protocol was re-
ceived by Secretary Hay at Washing
ton Wednesday, Feb. 10, and trans
mitted to the senate by the president.
The presidents accompanying mes
sage was read, but only six or seven
senators were present The leading
feature of the message was the state
ment that in order to maintain the
Monroe doctrine it was necessary for
the United States to see that just
claims, contracted by South and Cen
trail American republics, and those of
the West Indies should be paid and
that therefore it was in the inter
est of peace for the government to
take over the control of the revenues
in San Domingo. The Monroe doc
trine was discussed at some length,
and especially as regards the relations
of the United States to the republics
of the south. In protecting these re-
publics and guaranteeing their terri
torial integrity, it was said in the
message to ne necessary TO see that
Just debts and obligations contracted
by these republics are paid 50 that
foreign intervention in the affairs OF
such republics may be avoided. The
protocol was not read at the executive
session but was at once referred TO the
committee on foreign relations.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
WEST RRATTLERoRo.

Rev. Mr.. Smith Of Bernardston was
a visitor here few days the first OF
the week.
There was valentine social at the
Congregationalist chapel Tuesday
evening,
Mr.. Grout Is more comfortable, but
Thomas Knights remains in u very
critical condition.
Rev. Mr.. Keneston conducted the
evening services Sunday for Rev. n,
4. Wood, who has been Ill with a
cold.
A party Of "A from here went out Ia
East Guilford Wednesday night to the
sugar supper, helping the church
there.
The name Of John Barney has been
mentioned ms seleciman. He has been
interviewed upon the subject and says
he will serve IL elected.
Water pipes are frozen at j. H.
S ockwell's house and at Mrs. W. g.
Stockwells, also the water pipes sup
plying the families in the block are
frozen.
A large party went from here to
.Bernardston Friday night to the sup
per given by the Baptist ladies of that
town. A fine supper and a fine time
are reported.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
SOM ERSET.

Mrs. Ruby Harris is on the sick list.
Ney Biddle is driving team for Bay
ley.
Arthur Mulligan was in town last
week.
Fred Reed was in North Adams last
week.
Samuel Laclair is working for Will
lett & Co.
James Miner and family have moved
back to Wilmington.
Miss Ruby Church spent few days
last week at Peck's mills.
Samuel Laclair and wife took a
sleigh ride to Searsburg Sunday.
Kenney & Co. have landed about q
600, 600 feet of logs at the landings.
Mrs M. ]. Tudor and daughter left
town last week for New Hampshire.
William Tudor & Son have about 2,
600, 600 feet of logs now in their pond.
Several men have left the big woods
as the snow is too deep to get around.
Daniel Mack from the Soldiers
home at Bennington is in town on
visit.
Peck's men killed a coon while get
ting hay at the old Leonard farm re-
Gently.
One foot of snow fell in four hours
during Mondays blizzard. Breaking
roads seems to be the order of the day.
The worst blizzard of the winter
struck town Friday. L. G. Harris,
who was in South Dakota in the bliz-
card of 'Ss, says this winter beats Da-
kota.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
WESTMINSTER
Sudden Death Of Charles Newton Farr
on February o.

Thursday morning Robert d. Farr
OF this place received n telegram an
nouncipg the death Of his son, Charles
Newton Farr, at hospital In Tama-
qua, Penn, where he had recently I'M
dergone a serious surgical operation
which had been successful, ltwas ex-
pected he would recover when he sud
denly passed away, The body was
brought tc his home here accompanied
by his brother Walton IL. Farr, who
went Immediately to Tamaqua on re-
ceipt OF the message, reaching here at
late hour Saturday night. The
funeral was attended Sunday after
noon. Revs. G. II. DeBevoise and p.
+. Barnard officiating. The bearers
were Geo. M. Richmond, Rollo Met
calf, j. w. Collins and +. w, Metcalf,
Mrs. G. Il. Bishop and Miss Bessie
Wright sang Mr.. Farr had just
passed his 30th birthday. He grad.
uated from Vermont Academy and
Oberlin (Ohio) Business college and
afterward engaged in business in
Chicago until the war with Spain,
when he enlisted in the regular army
and was stationed in the Philippine
Islands. At the close OF the war g
was honorably discharged and has
since been engaged in business in va
rious places. He was member OF the
Congregational church in this place.
Rollo Metcalf is on the sick list.
Schools close to-day for the winter
term.
A part of the village is suffering
from a water famine.
G.. J. Walker and wife of Windsor
visited Monday with Mr., Lapine's
family.
The junior G. +. society will take a
sleighride to Bellows Falls Wednesday
afternoon, returning to the church
parlors at So p. m. where supper will
be served
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
NORTH HiNsoALE.

Dwight Barrett is i'll with stomach
trouble.
Stillman Crowninshield is suffering
from an attack Of sciatic rheumatism.
Mr.. Hudson carried u load over u
Algiers Wednesday evening to the
sugar supper at Mr.. Miller's'
Mrs. Torrey, who has been so eriti'
cally i'll with diphtheria, is more com
Portable, but is still in a precarious
condition. The little girl Grace, whc
has been sick with it also, is gaining.
The house is still under quarantine
This town was surprised and sad
dened Monday on learning OF the death
OF James Thomas, as but very lew
knew OF his sickness. His death u
deeply regretted by all and the be-
reaved family have the heartfelt sym
pathy Of the entire neighborhood.
The Plain school INDUCED in a
sleighride Wednesday afternoon. The
sleigh was deliberately trimmed with
red, white and blue bunting and q
high arch of evergreen crossed the
front where Lyman Streeter was hold
ing the ribbons.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
WHITlNGHAM.

Mr.. Reed has returned from Spring
field.
Ernest Murdoch went to North Ad-
ans Wednesday.
Miss Ray was here again Wednesday
evening giving dancing lessons.
The remains of Mrs. Anna Lynde OF
Guilford, mother of Mowry Lynde,
were brought here for burial beside
her husband in the village cemetery
Wednesday. She died Feb. l2, Just
eleven years from the time Of her hus-
bands death.
Fifty neighbors visited the home OF
Miss Dora Simpson Saturday evening
to remind her that it was her 18th
birthday. Games were played and
cake and coffee were served, after
which some of the young people trip
ped the fantastic toe until nearly II
O'Clock. Miss Simpson was the recip-
lent of many presents and consider
able sum of money from the company
and nice fur and gold ring from her
brother.