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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
Probably in the Straits
of Formosa.
HOT WORK EXPECTED
Russia Believes That Togo Has Been
Supplied With New Guns and is
Not Looking Fer Anything Cal.
cuIated to Arouse Mus
coyite GaietY.
covite GaietY.
(By the Associated Press.)

ST. Petersburg, April 11.-Whether
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's battle
ship division passed through the
Straits of Sunda or the Straits of
Malacca it is practically certain now
that he is moving to effect a juncture
with the division which passed Singa-
pore April 8. 1t is possible that this
may not take place until the two di-
visions reach Cape Padarin on the
east coast of Cochin-China
According to the admiraltyS infor-
nation the Japanese have had an OBJ
servation squadron in the waters off
Labuan, British Borneo, where they
took the same advantage of British
neutrality as Rojestvensky did of
French neutrality at Madagascar, and
this squadron is believed to have been
summoned by Japanese scouts to re-
main in touch with the Russians UNI
til they go north to the Straits of
Formosa, where it is believed here a
battle will occur.
Considering the vital nature of the
issue the Admiralty is inclined to think
that Admiral Togo will not dare to
send ships to Vladivostock or leave
vessels behind him to cope with the
Russian vessels at that port, and that
the Japanese coasts and the trans
port fleet viii practically have ito
shift for themselves until the naval
battle is fought. 1t is learned that
the Russian ships have on board APP
pliances consisting of steel brushes
attached to a sort of bellyband which,
running under the vessel can be used
quite effectively to clean the bottom.
The speed Of warships in this way, it
is calculated, can be increased at least
a knot.
The Admiralty Is greatly gratifled
at the speed developed by the squad
ron while steaming across the Indian
Ocean, which with such a hetrogene-
Gus squadron is considered a remark
able feat and a shining testimonial to
Rojestvenslky's capacity.
The Admiralty is not harboring
any decisions on the score of the opin-
ions of foreign experts based upon the
theory that Togo's ships are armed
with guns which We're worn out at
Port Arthur as the officials here know
that there have been heavy shipments
of guns from England during the past
few months.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13

THE ARTILLERY ARM
She Plans Also to Increase The Num-
Der OF Her Guns and 10 Make Them !.
Superior to the Russians. Little
Going Forward at Gunshu

(By the Associated Press.)

Toxic, April 11.-Japan is meeting
the Russian plan of reorganization
and reinforcement of it's Manchurian
armies with an extensive expedition
from its own military organization.
The details and figures are carefully
concealed of. what seems to be a plan
to double the present army units, but
it is reliably estimated that by au-
tumn next the total military organi-
cation will exceed a million men ae-
tually employed in the fed. The
fighting force is roughly estimated at
seven hundred thousand men, with
Increases largely in the infantry and
artillery, although an enlargement in
the cavalry branch is also contem-
plated.
AS a result Of the manufacture at
the arsenals in Japan together with
captures and purchases of guns it is
predicted that this year will see q
japanese artillery superior to that of
the Russian, in quality as we'll as nu-
merically, and it is confidently be-
lieved that the Russians will be in
capable of overcoming these numeri-
cal disadvantages. Wherever rail-
way improvements are possible they
will be carried out when Japan will be
sufficiently strong to take and hold
Hardin and simultaneously continue
operations against the Russian forces
to the eastward of that city.
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CASE AGAINST MITCHELL.
The Senator Draws Crowd-Hearing
VIII be Given Friday.
(By the Associated Press.l


Portland, Ore, April 11.-Judge
Bellinger's court was crowded today
when the time arrived for Senator
John H. Mitchell to plead TO four in
dictments found against him by the
late Federal grand jury. In a, plea in
abatement Senator Mitchell challenged
the acts of the late Federal grand JURY
by charging specifically that Jurors w,
Robertson and Carl Phelps the origi-
nal foreman and secretary. respective
fy, had been Illegally excused for the
term pending the Investigations, that
Jurors Frank G.. Button and George
Peebler had been sworn in some time
after the grand jury had been empan-
neled that juror George Gustin was
not citizen of the United States. that
jurors Frank Bolter and Joseph Essnar
were not tax payers. as required by
law; and that District Attorney Henry
was disqualified in many ways, be-
sides being prejudiced.
Judge Alfred s. Bennett. of The
Dalles, as attorney for Senator
Mitchell announced that there was a
question of moral turpitude involved
in the case wherein Senator Mitchell
is accused of accepting $4,000 from
S. A. ID. Puter, and therefore he would
waive all legal technicalities and be
ready to proceed to trial without de-
lay upon the issues at stake.
Judge Bennett entered q plea of not
guilty for the Senator in three of the
cases against him.
District Attorney Henry objected to
the pleas on the ground of being filed
too late. Hearing will be given Fri
day
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
AN ATTACK ON HENDRICKS.
Shepard Puts Little Ginger i'm the
Equitable's Squabble.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated PreSS.)
New York, April 11.-Today's pro-
ceedings before Justice Maddox in the
Supreme Court, Brooklyn, on the APP
plication by Franklin b. Lord, for an
injunction to restrain the carrying out
of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety naturalization plan We're en-
livened by an attac kmade by Edward
NJ. Shepard, counsel for Lord, on
Francis Hendricks, state superinten-
dent of insurance. Mr.. Shepard de-
clared that Mr.. Hendricks had refused
his client hearing when the mutuali-
cation plan avs under consideration.
although at the same time he was in
conference with the attorneys. for the
societys officers.
Mr.. Shepard declared that Mr.. Hen
bricks had forced Mr.. Lord to remain
in outer darkness, while he had
rushed through the naturalization
plan with the representatives of the
directors.
Another feature of the hearing was
the announcement by George Zabris-
kie, as counsel for Charles w. Morse.
that his client wished to intervene in
the suit for Mr.. Lord, which was
agreed to by the other parties.
Mr.. Untermyer gave formal notice
that he would intervene in behalf Of
James III. Hyde.
William r. Hornblower. who said
he represented the Equitable Society
and its six hundred thousand policy
holders contended that the stockhold-
ers, privilege to vote for directors was
not a property right. This was dis
puted by MIR. Untermyer. There was
considerable argument, also. between
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
LIGHT sKIRMIsHEs REPORTED.
Japanese Move to Cut Communications
| With VladivoStock.
(By the Associated Press. }

Gunshu Pass. Manchuria. April IL.
The thaW has been followed by a
fierce gale, which has dried out the
mire and is now raising a heavy dust.
1t is a providential change. as other
wise the troops tenting In the mud
probably would soon be subject to
sickness, even in epidemic form.
1t is steadily becoming more evil
dent that first calculations as TO Rus
sian losses ia the battle of Mukden
We're exaggerated.
A portion of the fifth rife regiment.
which was cut off at Mukden, has
just arrived at Kirin, having sue
ceeded in penetrating the Japanese
line
Chinese state with great positiveness
that General KaWamura's army. sup
ported by General Nogis army, is
moving in q northeasterly direction,
aiming to cut Russian communiea-
tons with Vladivostock.
Accc ding to the same sources, 3d.
900 Japanese landed and six additional
divisions are forming in Japan to oper-
ate against Vladivostock and Sakhalin.
The Manchurian Chinese have
adopted an attitude of positive hostil-
ity to the Russians.
A body of 500 native horseman
fired on Russian troops at the village
of Chendi and Manchurian militia is
said to be taking the held on the side
of the Japanese on the Hun River,
but a force of Chinese regulars is
stationed along the border of Mon
golia with the object of preserving
neutrali+-@
The Japanese now OCCUPY the line
of Sytzyatji Changtufu and Katpan-
gomu and the impression prevails
here that the direct advance from the
South has halted for the present at
that line.
There were a number of skirmishes
last week between Russian and Jap
anese scouting parties, but no action
of serious consequence.
The Japanese are building depots
at Sinmintin and Fakoman. and are
said to be surveying a road from
Fakoman southwark and bridging the
Lao river to Kaupinsan and Szintatun,
where their commissariat is also To-
Gated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
Say Castro's Reply is Hot.
(By the Associated Press. )

10y the ASSOcidlGu TIGSS'J
Washington, April 11.---Through-
out the diplomatic corps keen interest
exists regarding the sensational an
swer which President Castro is said to
have made to Minister Bowen's latest
request for the arbitration of the
pending questions between the United
States and Venezuela. Although
Venezuelan legation officials say the
text of the dispatch was not included
in the mail reaching the legation to-
day. and which left Caracas after the
answer was delivered to Mr.. Bowen,
it has become noised among diplomats
that the answer was undiplomatic and
almost threatening in wording. While
diplomats who have inquired at the
State Department have been informed
that practically no action will be taken
regarding Venezuela until President
Roosevelt returns from his western
trip, they also have received the init
nation that If the exact text by Cas-
tro's answer comprises an insult to
the American minister it will not pass
unnOticed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
English Art Awakening.

The meeting of the Literary De-
partment of the Woman's Club yes
terday afternoon gave much pleasure
and instruction.
Miss Shipp gave an interesting re-
view of the English Art Awakening
with some personal "reminiscences of
painters and art galleries. This paper
was followed by q charming one on
John Ruskin by Miss McGhee. In an
appreciative sketch of Swinburne Miss
Pool brought out his charm and illus
trated his characteristics by selec-
lions from his poems.
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EXCITEMENT IN CARACAS.
The Venezuelan Army is Kept Con-
stantly Drilling.
INV the Associated Press.

Nby the ASSOcldlGQ ETGSS.j
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, April
2.-The presence In Curacao of j. IL.
Derus, the Netherlands charge at
Caracas, has revived rumors of prob
able Dutch interference in Venezuela
to force President Castro to release
Dutch sailors who are said to be inn
prisoned unjustly at Puerto Cabello.
and Maraeaibo. Advices from Carac-
as indicate that the Venezuelan capital
is in an excited state since the final de-
mand of the United States upon Cas-
tro for arbitration upon pending
claims. There is much uneasiness
among foreigners who anticipate that
the United States will before long take
more forcible means of reaching a
settlement of the controversy with
Venezuela.
The Venezuelan army is under con-
slant drill and it is rumored that there
has been much recruiting since the
delivery of the Hay note. Troops are
being moved about in all parts of the
republic and the number of soldiers
in Caracas is now said to be about
1000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
Roy. DIR. ]. ]. Murray pies.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 11.-Rev. DR.,
j. j. Murray, a member of the Mary
land Conference of the Methodist
Protestant church, and for 65 years a
minister of the gospel, died today at
Bellevue, a suburb of this city, aged
80 years.
DR.. Murray was one of the best
known men in the general conference
and held important charges in Balti-
more, Washington, Newark, N. j.,
Charleston S. c., and Pittsburg. Pa.
His death was directly due to shock
caused by the recent death of his
son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
Verdict Against NrcLaurin.
CIV the Associated Press. !

Charleston, S. c., April lin the
United States Circuit Court today a
verdict for Sal. 639.26 was found
against ex-senator John L. McLaurin,
in the suit of the international Trust
Company, of Baltimore, on a promis-
sorry note. AS president of the Bruns-
wick and Birmingham railroad and
vice president of the Brunswick and
Western Construction Company, Mr..
McLaurin gave his personal notes to
the trust company. Counsel for de-
Tense endeavored to show that Nc
Laurin had been deceived, but this
was not deemed sufficient to invalidate
the written obligations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
Where Oh Where is Rojestvenslky ?
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London, April 12.-The mystery OF
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's where
abouts is still unsolved and specula-
ton on the possibilities of the situa-
ton is of the keenest The favorite
hypothesis of the newspapers this
morning is that his six battleships
slipped past Singapore some night
with lights out.
The Daily Telegraph's Singapore
correspondent cabling under date OF
April II, says:
.'All reports to the contrary not
withstanding, only one battleship, the
Sissoiyeliky, passed here Saturday. Nc
ships of the Barevitch type We're with
the squadron
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
Violating the Postal Laws.
DIV the Assoeiated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. April 11.-Third As
sistant Postmaster General Madden
has issued a letter to all postmasters
in which he says that it has been
brought to the attention of the de-
partment that publishers of newspa-
pers are presenting their publications
for mailing with so-called supple
ments which are manifestly illegal.
These alleged supplements consist OF
calendars, sheet music, patterns
blocks of post cards. series of cut-out
animal pictures, soldiers and naval
vessels, etc.
The postmasters are directed to no.
tify publishers that such supplements
violate the law and to say to them
that until September /. 1905, their
publications, even though containing
such Enclosures, will be accepted al
the regular second class rates, but
that on and after that date the legal
rate will be charged upon such mat
ter according to its character"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
WRECKED BY DYNAMITE.
Two Houses of Nom Union Miners
Child Killed.

Blossburg. Ala, April 11.-An ex-
plosion of dynamite today wrecked the
houses of William Cate, colored, and a
white miner named Alexander, both
non-union miners. A ten-year-old
daughter of Alexander was killed and
two other children in the same family
were badly hurt. The explosive was
placed on the front porch of the Alex
ander house A strike of the union
miners has been on Blossburg since
last summer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
For Police Justice

To the Democratic voters Of Raleigh:
After careful consideration and con-
sultation with friends | have con-
cluded to become candidate before
the Democratic primary for Police
Justice of Raleigh
This position offers to me great
opportunity to be of value to my city
and having some ambition to COM
tribute my mite to the advancement
Of law and order. and believing that
because Of my training and experience
as q lawyer I can fairly and justly
administer the law in our city, l ask
for your votes.
Respectfully,
B. C. BECKWITH.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
NO TONGUE CAN TELL
How ! Suffered with itching and
Bleeding Eczema
UNITE CURED BY CUTICURA

No tongue can tell how suffered
for five years with terribly painful,
itching, and bleeding eczema, my
body and face being covered with
sores. Never in my life did I expert
ence such awful suffering, and
1onged for death, which | felt was
near. / had tried doctors and medi-
cines without success, but my mother
insisted that try Cuticura. felt
better after the first bath with Cuti-
cura Soap and one application of
Cuticura Ointment, and was soon en-
tire1y well. (signed) Mrs. A. Etson,
Bellevue, Mich"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
GO TO DUST MAN--MEETS DEATH
State Senator Hipp and Another Man
Killed by Williams.
(Ry the Associated Press. J

Cullman Ala. April 11.-State Sem
ator r. L. Hipp, an attorney, was
shot and instantly killed and Deputy
Sheriff j. II. Dunlap was probably ia
tally wounded by John w. Williams.
twenty miles east of this city today
The officers had gone to the Hipp
place to GUST Williams from a tract of
land which he had lost in a law suit.
When the men approached the house
Williams shot Hipp in the head, kill
ing him instantly and shot Deputy
Dunlap through the breast.
Williams remained in the house
there until he died. A posse of forty
or fifty men from Cullman has gone
to the scene with vehicles to bring
back the dead and wounded. Williams
is man of large family and is about
so years of age.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13

Mr. Untermyer and Mr.. Hornblower
as to what constituted the Equitable
Society's surplus above reserve re-
quirements. At the close of the argu-
ment Justice Maddox gave the lawyers
until Friday to file briefs.
Albany, n. Y, April 11.--Senator
Bracket today introduced in the Sen
ate a bill enabling any stockholders
of the Equitable Life Assurance. So
ciety to bring an action to retire its
capital stock and provide for its mu-
Utilization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
To Be Used as Togo's Base.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, April minister
Griscom. at Toxic, has cabled the
State Department that he has been
advised of the closing of Kelung to
foreign ships, until further notice.
Kelung is port on the north end
of the Island of Formosa. 1t is be-
iieved here that the action of the
Japanese government in closing Ke-
lung indicates that this port will be
used by Admiral Togo as base for
his fleet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
Nebogatofr Never Gets OF.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London. April ia dispatch from
Jubitil on the gulf of Alden to the
Daily Mail says:
''Vice Admiral Nebogatoff's squad
ron has been seen cruising near So,
cotra 1t is reported to be awaiting re-
Inducements from the Black Sea
neet''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
STORM, SAVED THE SUBURB.
Forest Fires Threatened the Settlement
With Ruin.
(By the Assooiated Press. )

Lynchburg, Va. April 11.-But for
the timely arrival of a heavy down
pour of rain this afternoon Jackston-
town, colored suburb of Lynchburg
would have been partially wiped out
by forest fire, which was started by
a locomotive. A large number of men
fought the fire for five hours and sue
ceeded in combining it to about hum
dred acres of forest. The fighters gave
UP their fight and left a number of
colored home to the flames. but the
storm came in time to save them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
TO SUSPEND THE PREACHER.
Charged With Attempting to Induce a
Girl to Elope With Him.
(Bv the Associated Press. }

wilkesbarre, Pa, April 11.-At to-
days session of the Wyoming Metho-
dist Conference the committee APP
pointed to investigate the charges
against the Rev c. w. Smith, report
ed that he be suspended from minis
terial functions for one year. The
committee reported that she was guilty
of indiscretion and imprudence." The
report was adopted.
The Rev. Smith, who was formerly
of the Fairview Methodist Church al
Binghamton, n. Y, was charged with
attempting to induce Miss Horton, the
sixteen ear-old daughter of a par
ishioner to elope with him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
THE ATTORNEYS MEET AGAIN.
Removal of the Autocratic Regime
Favored in Strong Resolutions.
(By the Assocfated Press. J

(By the Associated Press.)
st. Petersburg. April 11.-Another
meeting of the Pam Russian congress
of attorneys was held here this after
noon and a resolution was adopted
favoring the removal of the autocratic
regime and the proclamation of a
democratic constitution on the basis Of
universal suffrage and secret ballot.
1t is an extraordinary fact that pe
arrests have followed these meessIgs
at which words were not uainGed and
open defiance of the aMt1orities was
evident.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
HE FINDS TT RARE FUN.
The President is Enjoying His Hunt
ing Experience Thoroughly.

Lawton, Okla, April 11.-That the
President is enjoying every hour of
his recreation, is evidenced by the fact
that he has expressed a desire to re-
main in the pastures until Saturday
evening, thus extending his allotted
time two days.
The third hunt occurred this morn
ing. A lessee of a portion of the pas
ture arrived in Lawton today and re-
ports that the President himself cap
tured a coyote this afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
The Matter as to Government Accept
ance of Rebates.
(By the Associated Press.

Washington, April Secretary
Hitchcock has decided to refer to the
Attorney General the question of rail-
road rebates on material used in
connection with the irrigation recIa-
nation service, which Comptroller
Tracewell has decided could not be
legally accepted. The secretary re-
fuses to discuss the Comptroller's
opinion, but other officials at the In
terror Department hold that the So
called rebate is merely a reduction
such as is provided for by section %
of the Interstate Commerce Act.
They say the arrangement effects a
large saving to the government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
China wouldn't Lend a Port.
lRv the Associated Press

IBy the AsSOclaIeu PTess.J
London, April 1.-THE correspond
ent at Kobe of the Dailt Telegraph
says:
A telegram from Pekin states that
Russian Minister Lessar asked China
to lend Russia a port in Pokieen
(Pekiang) but China absolutely re-
fused
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-13
TERRY HAS THE SHAKES.
The Pugilist Seems to be Suffering
With Nervous Prostitution.
(By the Associated Press.)

Hot Springs, Ark, April 11.-Terry
McGovern, lightweight pugilist, who
arrived here from Minneapolis yes
terday will leave for his home in New
York tomorrow night, accompanied by
"Dry-Dollar' Sullivan.
McGovern is suffering from extreme
nervousness that borders on collapse.
He appears broken in health and can
not sleep.
1--WE will go home tomorrow night,
and Terry will rest up bit and be in
good shape soon," said Sullivan to-
night in McGovern's presence.
II am all right, except that I am
run down and weak, and need rest, 2
said McGovern.