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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Evacuation of the shakhe.
(By the Associated Press.) }

tBy the ASSOcIaIeu FFItsS.J
General Kurokis Headquarters in
the Field, via Fushan, March s.
(Morning. )-The Russians last night
under cover Of the darkness evacuat-
ed the whole line along the Shakhe
river and are now in full retreat north
ward The Japanese infantry is press
ing them closely.
Before retreating the Russians set
fire to great heaps of supplies which
burned throughout the night.
The fail of Mukden appears immi-
nent.
The Japanese are pushing the Rus
slams hard on the east.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Child Fatally scaIded.

Especial to News and Observer
Burlington, n. G. March 8.-By the
falling of a kettle of boiling water
from the fire. the little one-year-old
child of Simon Wrenn. of Graham,
was so badly scalded that there
seems no hope of its living.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09

ing veterans of the Confederate army.
Businss was suspended in Palestine,
the big railroad shops and other fac
tories being shut down, business houses
closed and the street draped in crepe,
During the hours of the funeral
the bell of every church in the city
was tolled
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Battle in Full Progress.
CBy the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Mukden, March $3.50 a. m.-The
Japanese last night attacked the Rus
sian positions north of Mukden and
forced the Russians to fall back a lit
tie.
The Japanese are concentrating on
the west front.
This may be the last dispatch out of
Mukden, as the telegraph lines is III
danger of being destroyed. The bat
tie is in full progress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
The Japanese in Pursuit.
(Bv the Associated Press. )

Toxic, March S.L(4 p. m.)-The
following dispatch has just been re-
ceived from the headquarters of the
Japanese armies in Manchuria:
"Our force which has been engaging
a superior force of the enemy in the
neighborhood of Manchuatan, south
east of Mukden, dislodged the enemy
from his positions at eight O'Clock
this morning and is now pursuing him
orthWard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Railroads in Harnett.
(special to News and observel

Especial to News and ObserVer.)
Dunn, N. c., March Sit is said
that Harnett is soon to have two or
three new railroad extensions. The
Mills road is surveying and contem-
plating an extension from Ellington
to Fayetteville. Another line is be-
ing graded from Sanford to Lilling-
ton and it is rumored that the How
land Improvement Company is coming
across from Goldsboro with a line.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
THE JAPANESE ARE IN PURSUIT
Great Heaps of Supplies Fired By
the Torch of the Russians, Blaze
Throughout the Night

nese from any of the ground gained.
In the present stage of the conflict the
censorship is necessarily strict, and the
correspondent of the Associated Press
is therefore prevented from attempt
ing to describe the numbers and po-
sitions of the Japanese forces. These
are fighting now along the Shakhe
river, where the Russians spent the
winter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Falling Baelz in the Fires Red Glare
(Bv thh Associated Press.)

Mukden March SIS a. m.-The
Russian army is leaving the positions
south and southeast of Mukden. The
sky is lighted with the brilliant glare
of burning warehouses where tons of
commissary supplies have been given
to the flames. The retirement is be-
ing effected in perfect order, the Rus
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
The BATTLE YET RACES

The Last Dispatch From Mpkden Says
the Walls Are Rocking Under the
Shock of Sound and That an En-
gagement is in Progress at The I'M
periaI Tombs. 1t is Evident That
Kuropatkin is Fighting With the Fury
Of Desperation as He RecoiIs. The
Falling of Mukden is Question Of
Only a Few Hours. At Every Point
The Japanese Are Pressing Hard
Upon the SuiIenIy Retreating Foe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Jail at SNOW Hill Damaged by Fire.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Snow Hill, N. c., March S.-A fire
supposed to have had its origin in a
defective fiue damaged the Jail here
to the extent of about $300. Effective
work by our bucket brigade finally
eXtinguished the flames.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Captare of the Venus.
lBv the Associated Press }

Toxic. March S.-The British
steamer Venus from Cardiff for Vladi-
vostock was captured by a Japanese
warship March 4th and the British
steamer Aphrodite from Cardiff for
VladivostoclS was seized by a warship
Of Japan March 9Th Since the war
began Japan has taken possession Of
thirty-two steamers carrying contra
band of war
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
The Censor's Heavy Hand.
(By the Associated Pregs.l )

General Kuroki's Headquarters in
the Field. March Vih Fushan.-While
at some parts of the long battle line
the Russians have been able TO check
the advance of the Japanese. their re-
peated and fierce counter-attacks no
where succeeded in forcing the Japa-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
In session Five NIlnutes.

(By the Associated Press
Washington, March 8.-The SEN
ate was in open session only five min
utes today. No business of importance
was transacted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
First Mail on suffolk and Carolina.

Especial to News and Observer.l
Elizabeth City, n. c., March s.
The first mail to be carried over the
Suffolk and Carolina road between
this place and Suffolk direct, was put
on the 1880 train yesterday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, d. c., March S.-The
State Department is officially informed
from Toxic that the Japanese have
achieved a great victory before Muk-
den and that the Russian army is in
fun retreat. The casualties are num-
erous on both sides.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Fighting at Imperial Tombs.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Mukden. March SO a. m.-A
heavy cannonading is in progress
walls Of houses here to tremble.
An engagement is in progress at the
Imperial Tombs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Confirmation of Appointments.
(By the Associated Press.

IBy the ASsUCIdIeu PfeSS.
Washington, March S.-The Senate
today confirmed most of the nomina-
tions of ambassadors, ministers and
consuls sent in on Monday last
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Circulation

that, had forgotten the matter until
his attention was called to it by the
act of CeAgress authorizing the re-
turn of flags.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
Kuropatlsln BadIy Beaten.

(By the Associated Press.)
Toxic. March 8.-Adyices received
here indicate that General Kuropatkin
is badly beaten in the bloodiest battle
of the present war
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09
The Russians Fan Back.
- the Associated Press.l )

NI'S tIIt 1AN7s'V-Ftt11-VI u T 49, ?
Mukden.. March S--4:30 a. m.-The
Russian army is evacuating its posi-
tions south of Mukden.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09

The home1y girl with one beau
usually gets married sooner than the
pretty girl who has half q dozen on
the string.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-09

a woman is never too fat to stop
wondering how little some other Woo
men can care hoy they look.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
BARON ROSEN WILL
 SUCCEED CkSSINI
RUSSIAN PLENIPoTENTIARY WILL GALL AT OYSTER BAY AND PRE- SENT HIS CREDENTIALS TO PREslDEN TRoosEvELT.

Washington, July 7.-f3aron Rosen, who will succeed Count Cassini as ambassador of Russia to the United States, and who comes to this country in the dual role of diplomatic representative and one of the Russian plenipotentiaries to the peace conference, reached Washington today. He will remain in Washington for not more than two or three days, during which time an appointment will be made for the presentation of his credentials to the President.
 The new ambassador has taken tempor- ary quarters at the New Willard hotel. His first official action was to call on Count Cassini at the Russian embassy. Later in the day Baron Rosen paid his re- spects to Acting Secretary of State Pierce, who will communicate with President Roosevelt for the purpose of fixing date agreeable to both for Baron Rosen's recep- tion When he goes to Oyster Bay, Baron Rosen in addition to presenting his own credentials will convey Count Cassinis letter of recall.
 There will be no meeting between Baron Rosen and Minister Takahira, who is one of the Japanese peace commissioners, prior to the coming of their colleagues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
Left Port Short of Coal.

St. Petersburg, July 7.-Official reports received at the ministry of the interior from the governor of Simferopol. who is in command at Theodosia. Crimea, fur nishes some interesting particulars of re- cent events there.
 According to these reports the Kniaz Potemkine did not succeed in procuring coal at Theodosa and she left that port short of coal and water, but she had on board salt meat and flour sufficient for three weeks. The governor says he sup piled the mutineers with provisions be- cause the populace pleaded that only in that way could he save the city from de- struction. The governor says that when the torpedo boat in the hands of the mutineers and a cutter tried to come on shore for a barley, the troops fired on them. thirty sailors being killed or wounded. Upon the return of the boats to the battleship, the latter instead of exacting vengeance by smelling the city, weighed anchor and steamed away
 The governor expressed the opinion that the career of the Kniaz Potemkine will soon be ended. He says that sailor who jumped overheard and swan ashore during the night, reports that a con 6ition bordering on anarchy, exists on board the battleship. There is much drunkenness, the men reeling about the decks. and there are many wounded men in the sick bay Typhus has broken out on the Kniaz Potemkine. Over half of the crew, together with eight petty of ficers, are in favor of surrendering and throwing themselves on the mercy of sle authorities. but they are powerless against the mutineers, who have all the arms The ringleaders consist of sixty five sailors and two civilians who came aboard at Odessa. The chief boatswain occupies the admirals cabin, and is vir- tually in command of the ship, with "en- sign and quartermaster' Alexieff. the only man on board who is capable of navigating the vessel. Alexieff, according to the sailors story, is under duress.
 It should be noted that the governors s story conflicts entirely with the report of the Associated Press correspondent who visited the Kniaz Potemkine and said everything on board was ship-shape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
CALEB POWERS GOES
 TO FEDERAL COURT
JUDGE COCHRAN ANNOUNCES THAT HE WILL TAKE JURISDIC- TON OF THE cAsE-REMovEp TO NEWPORT JAIL.

Maysville, Ky, July 7-Caleb Powers is to be tried in the United States court for complicity in the murder of William Goe- bel at Frankfort This was settled here today when United States District Judge Cochran announced that he would take Jurisdiction in the case, as had been re- quested by attorneys for Powers.
 Judge Cochran's opinion holds that the prosecution against Caleb Powers, pend- ing in the Scott county circuit court, has been removed to the United States cir cult court for the Eastern district of kentucky by the removal proceedings taken in Powers behalf under section 64l, United States revised statutes, and sus- tains his motion for Il writ of habeas cor pus to transfer his custody from that of the state of Kentucky to that of the United States. The ground upon which the court makes it's findings is that from the petition for removal and the trans script of the record in the state courts it appears that the defendant is denied the equal protection of the laws by the Scott county circuit court, and cannot enforce his rights thereto in the court of appeals because of section 2S1 of the crim- inal code as construed by that court.
 The largest crowd ever assembled in the court house here was present to hear the reading of the opinion. It required about three hours to finish it.
 Attorneys for Powers made a motion that date be set to hear the question of bail. but Judge Cochran did not think it advisable to pass upon the question of bail until the matter of Jurisdiction was settled by the court. Judge Cochran then ordered Powers removed from the jail at Georgetown to the jail at New port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
CLEVELAND WILL
 STICK TO THE TASK
Says Nothing Has Occurred to Dis. satisfy Him in the Least With Equitable Work.

New York, July 7.-In relation to a re- port that Grover Cleveland was consid- ering retiring from the tr1isteeship of the Equitable Life Assurance society, MT. Cleveland authorizes the following state ment:
 s'Nothng has occurred thus far to dis satisfy me in the least. and the idea of retiring from the trusteesmp has never entered my mind. ,"
 The local agents of the Equitable Life Assurance society have formulated a pe- titon to Superintendent Hendricks of the state insurance department, asking him to issue statement expressing his con- yiction of the absolute solvency of the society The petition. which was drawn by a committee of three, has been for warded to the superintendent with the request that he give the matter his early consideration.
 As the present grand jury, which may have to consider Equitable affairs is com- posed of but eighteen men, Judge Fos- ter sent out extra summons to all the other members of the panel. Responses were received from two who were made members of the jury.
 Tfre papers in the. case. Acting District Attorney Notte expected would be in his hands today. It is understood that they will be in his possession tomorrow.
 It is understood that with the accep- tance of the portfolio of Secretary of State Elihu Root retires absolutely as the counsel of the Equitable and that no successor to him will be appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
Logging Grew Meets Terrible
 Death in Wisconsin
.ONE MAN SAVES HIMSELF
All Were Good Swimmers, But the Powerful Rapids Were Too Much to Overcome When the
 Boat capslzed.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, July LA terri ble accident occurred at Little Falls dam today when eleven lost their lives by drowning. They are:
 Louis Gokey. Flambolu.
 Saul Brachett. Eauclair.
 Max Billiard. Drywood
 Ole Horne, Chippewa Falls.
 Joe Peloquin. Drywood.
 Andrew Cagnon Jim Falls.
 Oscar Boquest. Anson.
 Bert Larry. Anson.
 Byron Ferguson, Chippewa City.
 Adolph Toulant, Cadotte.
 Patrick Leiden. Stanley.
 A crew of seventy-four men had been sent out by the Chippewa Lumber and Boom company to break a log jam below the falls.
 A crew of fifteen men started in a boat for the center of the stream Louis Gokey and Andrew Cagnon were running the boat which was overloaded and as 1t touched the lower end of the jam three men Jumped and safely landed on the logs.
 The other twelve. however, were carried away into the wild rapids, where the boat was capsized. throwing all into the water They were all good swimmers but the water was too swift and only one succeeded in saving himself. He was 2 17-year-old boy, Eddis Martin of Chip pewa Falls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
BIRMINGHAM WELL
 TO THE FOREFRONT
MAY YET GET THE EPWoRTH LEAGUE coNVENTiON-oNE OF THE DELEGATES TELLS OF THE EVILS OF TOBACCO FUMES.

Denver. July 1.-The board of contro has referred the selection of a meeting place for the next biennial convention of the Epworth League to the executive committee. which may defer its announce ment for six months. Columbus. O., and Birmingham, Ala. are said to be the leading candidates.
 The great aim of the convention is to broaden and make more effective the work of evangelism. The keynote at to- days meeting was individual work up- lifting the world. The necessity of con- stant personal attention to missionary work was dwelt upon continuously.
 '"rhe very fumes of burning tobacco are an incentive to immoral and per- nicious conduct" said Robert l.. Reamy of Baltimore in his address at the Gen. tral Presbyterian church today. Tobacco smoke should be summed and those who must use the week should do all in their power to keep the fumes from other people. A smoke-laden room is more harmful by far than the smokers im- agine and 1t inspires a spirit in those who inhale the smoke which is the door step to sin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
ROOT MAY BUILD
 THE PANAMA CANAL
PRESIDENT CONSIDERS TRANS HERRING ADMINISTRATION OF CANAL AFFAIRS FROM THE WAR TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT.

Oyster Bay, July 7-It is not unlikely that the administration of affairs con- nected with the Panama canal may be transferred from the War Department to the State Department
 Since Elihu Root indicated his accept ance of the Presidents tender of the Secretaryship of State the President has had the matter of the transfer under consideration. It is known that Secretary Taft would be quite willing to be relieved of the responsibility attendant upon the direction of canal affairs.
 The appointment of Judge Magoon to be minister of the United States to Pan- anna in connection with his office as gov ernor of the American zone on the isth- mus naturally suggests the desirability of placing both offices under the direc- ton of the Secretary of State and follow ing this movement to it's logical con- clusion. the Secretary of State would be the natural director of the affairs of the canal. Mir. Root Is deeply interested in the canal work and already has devoted considerable thought to it. While no defin- ite decision regarding the transfer yet has been reached by the President, it is regarded as probable that the direction of all matters pertaining to the canal will be placed in the hands of Secretary Root.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
DIES PLANCHES IS
 PREPARING REPORT
WILL RECOMMEND THAT ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS TO THIS COUNTRY BE SENT TO AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS OF THE SOUTH.

Washington, July 7.-(Special. )-Signor Mayor Des Ranches, the Italian ambas- sadore who recently returned from an extended tour of the south. where he went to make an investigation into labor conditions with a view to diverting Ital- ian immigrants from the slums of New York and Chicago to the cotton fileds of the south is now engaged on the re- port he will make to his government.
 While the ambassador will not discuss the subject in advance of the completion of his report, 1t is known that he will strongly urge that his government take stepts to induce his countrymen whe come to America to go to the asricul- tural regions as these sections present greater opportunities for employment and the conditions of health is so much better than in the slums of the great cities where so many Italians drift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
SANITARY OFFICER
 TO LEAVE PANAMA
CHAIRMAN sHONTs' STATEMENT ABOUT IMPROVING HEALTH CONDITIONS ON THE ISTHMUS REGARDED AS LITTLE LATE.

Washington. July 7.-(Special.) )--Dr. Thomas Balch, one of the Canal sanitary officers, has resigned his position and re- turned to the United States
 The statement of Chairman Shonts of the commission to the effect that "The first duty is to create sound underlying conditions" such as sanitary arrange ments etc, is regarded here as coming a little late. So far as can be learned from those arriving from the isthmus, very little work on the canal proper has been accomplished and the question arises at to what those having the canal in charge have actually done. The canal was authorized two years ago and in all that time no sound underlying condi- tions" seem to have been created.
 One who is in a position to know said today that up to this date the United States has made little more progress on the canal than did the French. Under d decision rendered by the Comptroller of the Treasury today canal employees are to become the most favored in the govern ment service in one respect. They will not be required to make affidavit to vouchers of travelling expenses. This will tllow them considerable latitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
BRIDAL PARTY HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE
SIX PERSONS WERE CROSSING STAUNTON RIVER ON FERRY, TWO OF WHOM JUMPED AND WERE DROWNED.

Danville. Va. July 7--Hampton Cakes. white, and James Panell. a negro ferry man at Towlers ferry, on the Staunton river were drowned while rowing party across the river yesterday morning. In the boat were MT. J. A. Ferguson and his bride of a few hours: Rev. MT. Brooks, the minister who had married them, Walter Johnson and the drowned men. The cable connecting the boat with the overhead cable broke, causing the boat to turn with the current and fill.
 Panell and Oakes seeing the danger, jumped and were immediately drowned. Johnson climbed to the overhead cable and after hard work succeeded in towing the boat ashore. The bridal couple and the minister were taken from the water nearly drowned. The buggy in which the couple were driving, was washed over board and the horse drowned. The minis ter's horse lodged in tree and was afterward rescued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
BANK IS CLOSED.
Darlington Trust Go. at Charleston In
 Receiver's Hands.

Charleston, S. G., July 7.--A special from Darlington announces the closing of the doors of the Darlington Trust companys bank. a notice posted by Cashier Lide informing the public that owing to financial troubles involving the Independent Oil company business would be suspended temporarily. The bank was capitalized at $200,000. and of this amount $120,O0O is said to be paid in.
 The former president, R. Keith Oar gan, Is president of the Independent Oil company, which operates several plants and has a refinery in Charles ton. It is understood that Bright Will Hanson, who was elected president of the bank two weeks ago. began an in- vestigation and yesterday called a spe- cial session of the directors It is understood that Williamson has al- ready been appointed receiver of the bank by judge of the circuit court. Bank officers claim that every claim will be met.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
Mutineers Still at Large.

St. Petersburg, July B, 2:SO a. m.-Ac- cording to the latest reports. the Kniaz Potemkine has escaped her pursuers and is still at large in the Black sea with the torpedo boat destroyer Smetilvy and the Black sea fleet hot on her trail There is little doubt that she is heading for Poti or Batoum, but no dispatches from either place had been received up to ? o'clock this morning.
 Advices received by the Associated Press indicate that in Caucasus the turbulent clements are excited over the reports re- garding the condition of the fleet increas- ing the fear that the arrival of the Kniaz Potemkine at a Caucasian port will have the effect of pouring oil on the shoulder ing flames.
 A bomb was thrown at Tiflis today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
SWEDEN IS ALSO
 GETTING READY
MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN ON FRONTIER TO PREVENT REPORTED THREAT EWING OF NORWAY.

Stockholm, July 1.-The Associated Press has high military authority for stating that Sweden is taking precautionary measures on the frontier to prevent the reported threatening attitude of Nor way.
 The Swedish treasury today borrowed S6. 5o0.00o to pay exeraordinary expenses. officers have been arrested at Christiania. because they refused to forswear alleg- lance to King Oscar. The rumor, how ever. has not been confirmed.
 Prominent merchants confirm report that capitalists are withdrawing their funds from Norwegian banks.