The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 21, 1904, Page 2

battleship Petropavlovsk struck a __had urged him not to venture out in [WILL SHOOT CORRESPONDENTS. ADMIRAL MAKAROFF AND. 600 MEN PERISH. ____—_s._|No Wireless Telegraphy; De- Battleship Petropaviovsk De- stroyed By Russian Mine | at Port Arthur. Tnird Disaster of the Kind Since War Began Overtakes Big Fighting Machine. St. Petersburg, April 16.—Russia azain proved herself her own most dangerous enemy to-day, when the clares the Russian Gov- ernment. Weshington, April 16.—The Rus- sian government has given notice that newspaper correspondents using wireless telegraphy will be treated as spies and shot This notice was served upon the State department by Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, to-day, and it is understood that similar com- munications were made to allforeign ottices. The text of the communica- tion is as follows: “Lam charged by my government, in order to avoid all possible misun derstanding, to communicate to your excellency that the lieutenant of his imperial majesty in the Far Easthas just made the following declaration: “In case neutral steamers having or. board correspondents whe might communicate far news to the enemy by means of perfected apparatus not yet foreseen by existing conventions are arrested near the coast of Kuan- tong or in the zone of operations of the Russian fleet, the correspondents will bo looked on as epies, and the steamers furnished with wireless tele- graphy seized as prizes of war,’ ” Russian mine in the outer harbor at Port Arthur. The great cratt turned turtle and Rear Admiral Makaroff and about | 600 of his men perished. The Grand Duke Cyril, heir pre- sumptive to the throne, who was on the bridge, escaped, though severely wounded, He was taken to a hospi- tal at Port Arthur Captain Jakovieff aud five other officers and thirty-two men, all more | or lesa injured, managed to eacape, The death of Admiral Makaroff) was surrounded by tragic and excit- ing circumstances. Though official accounts are of the most meager na- ture, it ia clear that the Japanere, appeared off Port Arthur thie morn- ing in greater force than on the oc casion of any previous attack, Mak- aroff, with hla accustomed readiness for a fight, steamed out to meet the enemy, To pacify his friends, ir OIL IN MISSOURI. U. S. Geological Survey Puts Bates County in the Oil Fields. Washington, April 16.—Possibili- ties of future oil production in Mis- the light cruisers which he liked, he transferred his flag to the battleship, a type of veasel for which he has al- wiys shown a marked aversion. The squadron sailed out boldly, but discovered that the Japanese were in overwhelming forces, and re- turned to the outer harbor, where! covered at Belton, Cass county, Mo., the ships were ordered to form under|in 1902, and the product ps seven the vuns of the land batteries. While] new wells was added to the small the Petropavlovsky was maneuver |quantity that has for many years ing it encountered a mine on the) een produced from « well located in starboard side and immediately be-} Rates county The product is a gin to heel, high grade lubricating oil, and is Before the crew could fill the port | worth $3 a barrel at the well Num- compartments with water the big|/erous indications of petroleum are craft turned turtle, just asthe British }foynd in the lower carboniferous Mvattleship Victoria did in 1893 when |}imestone near Joplin and elsewhere rammed by the Camperdown. A} “Many natural petroleum seepsare eaimilar occurrence marked theChino-|found in Oklahoma, but there was Japanese War, when a Chinese bat-| po production reported in 1902. tleship turned over, many of the| Guthrie, Lawton, Fort Sill, Richards crew rematuing alive for days, ham-| and Granite have all more or less na- mering desperately on the upturned | tural vents, showing both petroleum buil. and natural gas, and ina few years Just how the Grand Duke Cyril es: | this territory will probably be placed capedia left a matter of surmise here, | oy the list of regular producers. but is known that he was on the a bridge of the battleship and, being a fine swimmer and a trained athlete, A Murderer Confesses. was able to save himself. Jackson, Miss., April 16.—Edward After vis disaster, which was wit-!Gammons, the alleged murderer of nessed by the Japanese, Admiral To-| Lake Kinsey, and his daughter, Fan- go's ships withdrew behind the pro-|nie Kinsey, at Water Valley, made a montory of Liao Thie-Shan. confession today. His statement The accident to the Petropavlovsk |regarding the death of the young is the third of the kind to befall a| woman, with whom he was in love, is Russian warship since the present|sensational. He says that after he war began. On March 12 the tor | killed her father in the field, he went pedo transport Yenisei blew up while] to the house where the girl was and laying mines, and ninety-four men | told her of his deed. perished. The records of mines al-) At first the two planned to run ready placed by the vessel on that}away and be married, but the girl day were lost, and it may have been|changed her mind, asked him to kill one of these that the battleship|her, which he says he refused at first etruck to-day. todo. Then she tried to get the pis- On February 13 the cruiser Boy-|tol away from him. He told her to arin was blown up by one of the|atep off a few paces and turn her mines and 197 men were lost. back, which ehe did. He then shot In addition, {t was learned to day|and killed her. Gammons will be that the battleship Poltava was|tried at the June term of court. rammed several weeks ago by the battleship Sebastopol while the lat-| An Army Officer Stabbed. ter was maneuvering in the harbor. Manila, April 16 —Ceptain David P. Wheeler and Corporal Percy Hey- velt of the Twenty-second infantry, cable dispatch from Che Foo has been | while reconnoitering the Moro works received by the Angenzia Liberia: along the Taraca river, in the Lake “The Pa and Japanese fleets | Lanao district of the island of Mind- souri, Oklahoma and New Mexico are set forth in a recent publication by the United States geological survey. The publication says they “are not unlikely to develop oil fields of nota- ble activity.” Continuing, it says: ‘ Oil was dis- DW MAKAROFF COMMIT SUICIDE. Rome, April 17.—The following met on the morning of April 16,/anao, April 11, were stabbed.--Cap- eighteen miles off the harbor of Port tain Wheeler died at Marabui April 18. Corporal Heyvelt is dangerous- “Admiral Makaroff, despite thead-|ly wounded and the chances are Arthur. vice of his captains in council, sought against his recovery. battle with the enemy. id Thi ty Mines. “The Japanese completely sur- Japs Laid ity rounded the Russians and the latter quent on entering the choked chan- “The Petropavivosk was hit re- pentedly by Japanese shells. Admir-|The mines were placed in position al Makaroff, discovering theimpossi- and Port Arthur was bombarded bility of saving his flagship, commit.’ April13, Several Russian ships be- ted suicide by shooting himeelf with sides the Petropaviovsk were dam- 2s revolver.” je Kobe, Japan, April 16.—It is ae- retreated. In the disorder conse- serted in naval circles here that the Japanese arranged to lay thirty nel two Russian warships collided. sey at the entrance of Port Arthur and then entice the Russians out. TRAIN LOADS OF RUSSIAN WOUNDED TAKEN TO HARBIN (PRACTICE ON THE MISSOURI COSTS TWENTY-NINE LIVES. Two Thousand Pounds of Pow- der Explodes in the Twelve- Fight of Considerable Magnitude Believed on the Banks of the Yalu. London, April 16 —Dispatches re- ceived here from the far east indicate that an important engagement has occurred on the banks of the Yalu, and that the Russians have suffered heavy losses. While nothing official has been given out by the St. Peters- burg government concerning the engagement, it is believed that the action of the cersors in closing their office early to night and announced that no news would be given out until to-morrow, has a bearing upon the report. Parla advices are to the effect that an unofficial telegram stating that an engagement bed occurred, had reached St, Petersburg, but had not been given to the public. A dispatch from Tien Tsin reports that two train loads of Russian sol- diers, wounded in battleon the Yalu, have passed through Mukden en route to the Russian hospital at Harbin. AChe Foo telegram says that a Japanese fleet of seventeen battle ships and cruisers, twenty steamers and twelve torpedo boats, have been seen passing that port, bound in the direction of Port Arthur, and the steamer Eldorado, arriving at Che Foo from New Chwang, announces that on her voyage dead Russians were seen in the water in the vicinity of Port Arthur wearing life belts, Inch Turret and Handling Room of the Great Battleship Off Pensacola, Killing Every Man But One of the Crew En- gaged in Rapid-Fire Practice. Pensacola, Fla, April 1.6 —The most serious accident that has oc curredin:he American navy since the blowing up of the Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 happened to-day on the magnificent battleship Missouri whileshe was engaged in target prac- tice at a range about fifteen miles distant from the naval station here. By the explosion of 2,000 pounds of powder in the alter 12 inch turret, and the handling room of the battle- shi». Captain William 8 Cowles com- manding, twenty-nine men were in stantly killed and five injured, of whom two will die, The Missouri was on the target range with the Texas and Brooklyn at practice about noon, when a charge of powder in the 12 inch left- hand gun, ignited from gases, ex- ploded and, dropping below, ignited four charges of powder tn the hand- ling room, and all exploded, Ouly one man of the entire turret and handling crew survives, But for the prompt and efficient action of Captain Cowles in flooding the handling room and maguzine with water, one of the magazines would have exploded and the ship Girl is s0-Fat She Strangled to Death double harness. We still claim the BEST SPRING WAGON ON WHEELS If you are thinking of buying anything in this line call and examine our stock. While we have not as large a stock as some, we claim as good values as anyone and if you will give us a opportunity we will take our chance on making the sale for we are sure the goods and price will suit you. Notice our prices on CULTIVATORS. Spring trip walking cultivatore.. Combined riding and walking. Hamock seat cultivators... i“ Superior Stoves and Ranges Quick Meal Steel Ranges Moon’s Steel cooks and ranges. Gasoline stove season is here and the Quick Meal is acknowledged by all to be the best. We have them. Grocery and Hardware Stocks always complete, Produce wanted. Yours Truly G. E. CABLE, *.. SIS =o SLISSSSS. Yo iN 5 | We have just received a shipment of spring wagons, by bike wagons, buggies and run abouts, also singleand (fA7CAPDAEIASISSS. | | - NE OPEL EEE CLP ILEPPO PS FARM LOAi'S, To be able to borrow money on real making payments before due, is an advan- tage which the frugal borrower appre- ciates. We loan money in this way and News of the disaster was conveyed to the commandant at Pensacola by wireless telegraph from the Missouri, and thence by him transmitted to Washington, while the big ship was creeping back to port with the dead lying on her decks. The account sent 10 Washington of the accident was contained in the following official dispatch from Ad- miral Barker: “Secretary Navy, Washington— Five officers and twenty-four men are dead. Two more cannot live, result explosion on Missouri. Three rounds had been fired from after 12-inch guo and shell had been seated and two sections of powder rammed home when explosion occurred, killing ev- ery officer and man in the turret and all but three in the handling-room. “Commanding officer has informed relatives. BARKER.” St. Joseph, Mo, April 16.—Sadie Hale, aged 17 years, died to-day from what the physicians believe was natural strangulation. She weighed 400 pounds and was but 4 feet tall. Miss Hale began growing rapidly two years ago, and thedoctors could not stop it. Itis believed that the fat became so heavy around the in ternal organs that the girlsmothered to death. This is the only explana- tion the physicians can give. r DR. H. M. CANNON, Dentist, BUTLER, - MISSOURI. Will be in Adrian every Tues- day and Friday prepared to do L kinds of dental work. | It is all stuff about Vernon coun- ty’s delegation not being in favor of sending delegates to the state ‘con- vention in favor of Senator Cockrell for the presidency. Ifthe county were ransacked from the center to circum- ference, a delezation could not be found who would not faver that grand old man for the presidency over any other manin the Union. Po- litical clap-trap is neither good nor honest politics.—Clinton Tribune. Confesses to Stealing $50,000 from the Mall. Nevapa, Mo., April 11—The myes- terious disappearance of a $50,000 registered package, sent by the Traders’ bank of Kansas City toa banking house at Great Bend, Kan., on February 9 last, was unraveled here today. The suspect was arrest- ed last Friday, but for reasons of their own, the officers made public nothing concerning it until today. The man who stole the money and confesses the crime is Edward Griffith ason of the postmaster at Great Bend and there is a woman in the case. Young Griffith at one time was an employe in his father’s office, and had access to the place. He managed to secure the package con- taining the $50,000 and at once left Great Bend, deserting a wife and going to El Paso, Tex. The post office inspectors traced him from Paso to Carthage, and finally locat- ed him here. He confessed the theft. Shot By an Oklahoma Cowboy. 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Wells rode out of the town reloading his officers followed Closely after him and after crossing the Arkansas river fired three times at him, but missed him. Several of- Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets « No cure, no -at-atow-rate-of-interest; - DUVALL & PERCIVAL, BUTLER, MO. RS Pa Pat iid « | | i] | estate on long time, with the privilege of | t 5 { { t Nee Sa al County Court — In regular session last week with all judges, clerk and sheriff present. Appropriated $75 road money to Summit township Bridge commissioner ordered to to make estimate for steel bridge over Mound Branch between secs 12 and 13 in Mt. Pleasant. Dram shop license granted J. B. Pagett in Butler. Dram shop license granted Henry Chrisman, Rich Hill. Annual settlement of W. T. John- son, treasarer, examined and ap- proved. Approprated $100 road fund to Homer township. Treasurer ordered to advertise to pay off R. R. bonds 13 to 17 iuclus- ive. ; James Gerby sent to state reform school. License granted J. B. Pagett re- scinded on account of error in petition The following accounts were audit- ed and paid: J. T. Smith, serv sheriffciret $64 00 J. R. Angle, guard at jail 46.50 J. D. Stewart, work for Co 31.00 G. W. Pollock, jan. and labor 35.25 A. B. Holloway, ace’t 1.30 M. A. Kimbrough, quar’n serv 5.50 Russian Woman Enrolled in Cos- sack Regiment. St. Petersburg, April 10.—The War Ministry has granted the petition of Mme. Pousep, daughter of Colonel Maxiowcondurow, who desired to be enrolled in a Cossack regiment. The Ministry has ordered her enrollment in the First Regiment of Riflemen. Mme. Pousep is- 33 years old, was reared under the patronage of the late Emperor Alexander III, is a fine horeewoman, a good shot, and han- dies the rifle, revolver and sword equally well, often taking part in the cavalry maneuvers of the Vyasenky Regiment. She also is a qualified Red Cross nurse, but she says there are enough women nurses and wants to show that a woman can fight. F7, ‘tis signatyre ix on every box of the genuine Laxative B-omo-Quinine taviete Kansas Populists Desire Fusion With Democrats. Topeka, Kan., April 10.—When the Populist State Convention meets -iietisaeaaman eee! here Tuesday to nominate a State | W. T. Johnson ¥ salary 250.00 ticket @ resolution adjourning the | A. B. Ludwick, ¥ salary 250.00 convention to Auguet 3, the date of | Rich Hill, fumigate quar’n 1.50 the Democratic State Convention, | J. A. Patterson, cir clk fees: 3.60 will be introduced. The idea is said ) Sarah Chaney, tup insane 10.00 to be quite popular and it is under- | J. F. Herrell, clk fees 209.75 stood to be the plan of the control \ were. tha will be done in the hope of be ty the two R. E. Johnson, brdg com fees 49.50 Sup reform ech, Jas Gerby 30,00 J. W. McFadden servcojudge 14.00 zations areforformer|J.J.March “ i, 14.00 Senator for Governor. P.A.Bruce “ 39 14.00 Joe T. Smith serv sheriff 11.00 State board of equalization notified A Golden Rule of Agriculture: Be good te ur land and wil bs good, Plenty of jst our county board of equalization that it had raised all farm lands 5 per cent and neat cattle 20 per cent. Potash St. Louis Man Dead ona Kansas Train. in the fertilizer spellsquality | 5! Wicurra, Kas , April 11.—James N. and quantity in the har- . vest. Write us and © A° we will send you, Sree, by next mail, our money winnin; books. 4 = Roland of St. Louis died on an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe train between Belleplaine and Mulvane to- day. The body was brought here and the dead man’s friends were notified. He was aconsumptive and had come from Roswell, N. M. GERMAN KALI WORKS, New Yorkh—93 Nassau St. To Cure a Cold in One Day. . Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, All retued the Sy ‘signature 1s on each box, money if it fails to cure. BE, W.