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Show TIIK MORNING EXAMINER, JAPS UUUU.N, line was plained that the Trans-Baika- l blocked at the Baikal station during the night of February 18th, by aa avalanche of snow which fell from a neighboring mountain. A train having troops on board dashed into the obstruction, the lu'.'unsoilve was derailed and one soldier was killed, five were severely slightly injured and fourteen were hurt. Traffic was expected to be resumed the billowing day. Further sdvieps from Fort Arthur today say that ail the women and children and most of the male civilians have left that plat and that only the remains. left garrison dot if. the Russian ambassador, WAVE OK PATRIOTISM. tcMay for til. Petersburg. The The wave of patriotism sweeping aiieruoon jatpera made sensational over tbe empire seems In be swamping artlcli-out of his departure, connect- racial feeling, even the wild tribes of ing it with rumors that the cur was the Caucasus, the discontented Finns ilinpli-aaeat with hia arabasKadors forgetting Iheir grievances and coming Wsehington and Loudon, and with hia forward to volunteer their nvrvirea to late minister at Tokio. owing to the re- the common fatherland. An instance cent turn uf affairs and out of baacleaa or devotion among tho exar's Hebrew rumors of tbreateniag European troue subjects is afforded by the act of forty-fivble. Jewish doctors in giving up their The Russian aiubshay said positively to go to the front Before i If had gone to practice that Count attended the services held they leaving til. Petersburg fur three days to bid in a here. Rabbi Drabkln synagogue fcrewell to hia son, who is going to tna made a ftrvent address to a large conFar East with bla regiment The emwhich Included Baron Ginsthe amhasaador'a gregation bassy added that Ha berg and other Jewish notables. connected was with in no way Journey said: his potsiUun. "Our fatherland Is passing through a The foreign olllro hern confirms this. difficult epoch. The moment has como The uneasiness exhibited on the when you, my brothers, must show the in regard to the possibility that whole world that you are not unworthy a European war may ensue from the sons of your country and that although struggle in the lar East ia nut shared standing apart before the altar of relby Great Britain. No power saa made you are united with other citi-xen- s such complete naval preparation god igion,before the altar of patriotism and every contingency and yet nowhere is are ready with all the czars faithurafldcnce greater that the bosliiltics ful lieges to sacrifice yuursclvea for may be confined to Russia and Japan the fatherland. Remember that Rusthan It is In London. The naval and sia la rtmng. not only in arms but military preparations announced from In God's blessing. coiitiui'uUl capitals an regarded here After the service tbe congregation aa being mere roiumomieiifia measures the national hymn. - The tsarina, sang w birh any power must adopt who continues to take great personal interest in thfe work of providing for Washington, Feb. 20. Confirmation I be sick and wounded of the war, preis obtained at the Russian embassy ot sided today at a special meeting of the Associated Press dispatch trom the Ladles Patriotic society which London that the Russian ambassador was attended by several grand duchla going to tit Pstersuurg to see his esses and others of the highest ladies aon. All the reports attaching further in the land, and presided at a service significance to the ambassador's move- held at the winter palace at which the ments are characterised s ridiculous. girls of the imperial school acted aa It is said the French Ambassador goes chorister. to Paris every fortnight During a discussion in regard to utilizing the service unsparingly of. 20. A Russian fered by the girlhood and womanhood St. Petersburg, account of the events immediately pre- of Russia for the relief of the woundceding the rupture with Japan ia pub- ed, the czarina proposed temporarily lished in tbs Official Messenger today, to suspend the studies in the girls with "the object of rectifying certain schools la order that the girls might be able to devote school hours to sewing. EUteiuenli from Japanese sounds. In tbla account it la stated that on The suggestion was applauded, but no receipt of the late Japanese proposals, definite action was taken. Her majesty, who is an expurt needle January II, ths government immediately proceeded to examine ths Japanese woman, has done much to encourage demands and on Jan. 25, M. Kurino, sewing among Russian reclety women. the Japanese minister, was informed in Now that the government hs officially to reply to hia inquiry that the Cxar bad recognised the public subscription entrusted the proposals to a siiecial provide wr vessels to replace those conference, the members of which destroyed by the enemy, the newspaphia ers are discussing the beat type of Teawould meet' Jan. 21, and that from submarine nmjesty'p decision would probably not sel, opinion veering bo given before Feb. 2. On the last boats to torpedo boat destroyers. out that A servlee organ points named date Emperor Nicholas ordered to build the preparation of a draft qf definite cruisers would take too long torpowerful It hat prefers el adding do to the Baron Instructions Rosen, be that they and suggests boats Russian minister to Japan, based on pedo Ihoir'n. the deliberation of thin conference. On built where the Japanese gotthe action Financial circles approve Feb. 3, identical telegrams were sent London, to Viceroy Alexloff and Baron do Ro- of the Imperial bank In selling than bebills cheaper Berlin Faria and of of text the the draft sen, containing will thwart this war. believing fore the a proposed agreement, In those centers where with n full statement of the reasons the speculators to force down the price which prompted Russia to modify the they are trying rouble. Japanese propnaala, and general in- of the struct ions to Baron do Rosen' concernSUSPECTS ENTER ARMY. ing ths presentation of the reply to Japan, Forty-eighours before the receipt By So Doing Russia Withdraw! From Thom Police Surveillance. of the news of ths rupture Foreign Minister Lamsdorff notified M. Kurino St. Petersburg, Feb. 20. According of the dispatch of the Russian reply. to tho term of an Imperial order Just On Feb. 5. Viceroy Alexleff notified the Issued political anspecta under pollco foreign office of Baron de Rosen's re- surveillance are permitted to enter the ceipt of the reply. On Feb I. at 4 p. army in the field aa privates, after m..M. Kurino quite unexpectedly hand- which tho minister of the interior and ed to Count Lamsdorff two notes, notithe minister of justice can order the fying him of the rupture of the nego- withdrawal of police supervision over tiation of diplomatic relations, and such persons. Another decree appoints a special adding that he, M. Kurino, and bis staff, would leave til. retersburg Feb. commission under the presidency of 2V. These notes were accompanied by hereditary Grand Duke Mlchscl brother of the czar, to ara publlu inter from M. Kurino to Count Lainsdnrff, expressing the hope range for the most speedy constructhat rupture of relations would be con tion of submarine boats, cruisers and fined to the shortest possible time. On other vessels, to meet tho czpenae of I he name day, Viceroy Alexleff, Baron which a public subscription has been de Rosen and all the Russia represenstarted by the press. tatives at Tekln, Toklo and the capitals WAR EFFECTS COMMERCE. of Uie great powers, were Informed by urgent telegrams of the rupture of relations, lud of the Issue of an imperial Results Already Noticeable on German Trade. order withdrawing the Russian legation from Tokio. and laying on Japan 20. T'ae effects Feb. New York, the responsibility for all ronsequeucea of the sar, says a Berlin dispatch to ensulug. The communication con- the Times, already are noticeable on clude Although the breaking off of German rointnerce. dlpliiniHtlr. relations by no means ImIt in ic ported from Koulgsberg that plied the opening of hostilities, ths the Importation of grain from Russia Japanese government aa early as the into Germany bas come to a standstill. night of Feb. 8 and during Keb. 9 and The grain merchant are uuable to Feb. 10, committed a whole series of obtain the execution of their orders, rewriting attacks on Russian warships Russia having diverted all the rolling and merchantmen, attended by viola- stock on the state railways tu governtions of internal lonal law. The decree ment use. of tiro emperor of Japan declaring war Tho German export trade is also afwas not issued until Feb. 11," fected. The Alatian textile industry records a great falling off in export DISASTER EXAGGERATED. tu Russia and large Russian firms have not sent their usual orders. Only Ons Russian Soldier Killed at OF DIVINE JUSTICE VISITATION Lake Baikal. 20. refSt. Petersburg. Feb. With Will Be Sc erence to tho stories of a disaster to Attitude of United Statcc ' Ruetia. Regarded by tlie'Russian troops at Lake Baikal (one Chicago, Feb. 20.' Russia will look report saying that three regiments wore drowned while attempt Ing to on t Us present attitude of the United ernsa tho lake), it is ex States toward her as a visitation of AND RUSSIANS HAVE FIRST LAND FIGHT St. Petersburg, Frh. (. A .dispatch from lton Arthur toly say the Brut laud encounter otwurred yesterday. A t kei of C'OMit ka attacked ft aniall n liiiurhiueut of jHpauKwt troop on territory. The I'uaHSek raptured lirlwMHIl, on ft hoiu Klia, Ju)ll( they found map and paper. beThe rulliaion wa preanniably tween rwonnotieriug imrtiw. A p-crengagement ia nut Jvo-ua- al aull'-MaU- A aiwnial Port Arth.ir dth.ath says lb JaiNiiiPse deet aa olwervod Keb. lb. rruiaing oil that port. Itoiiorta from Northern Korea my the Koreana are abnwlng a friendly altitude to the Haaalana. The ManrhurUn railroad Is convey-lo- g to the vatroopa without diffli-ulirious point a of Kirn. pirate, Rrports aay the fhlneee hint the outbreak of hoetilitifia. have lava displaying aurh activity in eaat-vr- n at era at almual to parAbiatic alyze the coasting trade. REPORT OK RATTLE COX FIRM ED. Hi. Petaraburg. Fell. 21. Major Geu-er- al mug. chief of alaif of Viceroy Ab iicff. teb graiihed from Port Arthur today aa follows: "The situation at Port Arthur la A. Rotila. of Coaaarka. marching from Wljn, raptured a Japanea major. Talaani with fiva soldiers, and two (dviliana. The report regarding bv enemy are generally rontradietory and It U rontiruied that troopa of Yuan Rhal Kal. ( ommandcr-in-blof the Ciilncae army) tue being dlsatched to Tain Cliou and KupauUe. AH is quiet in Maw lutriu.' ef OKRUANY APPROVES NOTE. Berlin, Krb. SO.- - The foreign olllce Mveral days agu instructed the tier-ma- n ambassador at 8L Ietersburg and the minister of Germany at Toklo, to communicate to the governments to which they are accredited Germany's adherent to the principles contained in Secretary Hay's note on 'the neutrality of China. Roth powers gave a general assurant that those principles were acceptable to them. NAVAL ACTIVITY IN STOCKHOLM. Stockholm, Feb. 20. Unusual naval and military activity is being displayed. The coast artillery has been dered to I in readiness, warships are heing sent to Gothland Island, and the roust defense balll whips and torpedo boats have been ordered to be prepared for active service. RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR LEAVES. Sensational Reports Published In land Bscauae of It Loudon, Feb. 20. Count Bem-ken, Eng- Sale of Mens Fancy Hose g d con-iiui.- ut Ft-b- Russo-Japane- se ... ht Alex-androvltc- 25c Pair Fifty dozen including Lisles, Silk embroidered and flue Maeo yams, in swell fancy effects. Ttu.au are mostly our BOc lines and a few Toe grades among them. last Yuuri choice while they 25c Pair Now Spring Suita, Shorn and , Cravcnctto Coats, ready lor your v inspection. Remember There Are. Three more round trips to Worlds Fair to be given away to our customers. Coupon with each dollar purchase. UTAU. h UN DAY MORNING, divine justice ' because she didi nut heed the appeals from the Boers for help during i heir struggle against Groat Britain, said Baron Eugene de Person, a Russian nobleman, cousin of Baron A. A. Behllppenbach, Russian consul at Chicago, where he is here on a visit. the Time aud again,'' continued Kruger appeal and help to Russia for sympathy agaiust England and as often did the Russian government refuse to aid the heron, "did President Boers. in the conquest of the Philippines by the United State, no note of protest was heard from Russia. But when Russia peaceably occupies Manchuria, pouring millions of rouble into tbe development of the country aud its great resources, does the United States hold aloof from our affairs? No. There is developed in the United States a great interest in the preservation of the integrity of China. Protest 1 made to Russia. It ia most incomprehensible to n Russians why tbe United State, whom aa oar we have always looked upon friend should so turn upon h-- NORTH KOREA DISTURBANCES. Americans Troubled by Chinese and Korean Bandits. New York, Kcb. 20. Disquieting news regarding disturlMineea in Nor at Korea has been received, says a Herald fispatch from Chemu1io, dated Thursday. Shoes; and the SEE Commonwealth Boot, u a. three-quarte- New York, Feb. 20. Baron de Rosen, Russian minister at Toklo, and hia staff, have sailed for treats, says a Times dispatch from BhanghaL M. Pavloff. the Russian minister to Korea, who left Seoul a few days ago, remains at Shanghai awaiting instruc- tion. PORTLAND JAPS RAISE MONEY. Portland, Ora., Feb. 20. In less than a week the Portland Japanese have raised 110,260 to send to the assist ance of their country in her trouble in Ike Far East. So encouraged are tbe local Japanese that their efforts will be continued and their countrymen In distant and remote parts of the etate will be communicated with and given an opportunity of assisting Japan In her present struggle. ADMIRAL EVANS FLEET SAILS. Manila, Feb, 20. Tbe United Staten protected erniaers Cincinnati and Albany of Rear Admiral Evani fleet bavo sailed for Shanghai. HUT ARlhlR TWINS CROWDED (Continued From Page One.) Captain Stephenoff, who waa in command of the torpedo transport Yenisei (whieh wda reported to have blown up from accidental contact with a mine) is declared to have met a heroic death in trying to save her crew. NAVI MISSED (Continued from page one.) When Mr. Payne moved to adjourn Mr. Williams, the minority leader, weU down blending In the center aisle the house when in front, moved that next in Tuesday until be it adjourn order that proper respect might be paid to George Washington. The ipnker uld the motion oi the precegentleman from New Y'ork had moved dence, whereupon Mr. Williams that a recess be taken until Monday noon, at which time Washington's farewell address should be reau and afterward the house should adjourn. The speaker announced that the motion ot Mr. Payne took precedence even over the motion io lake a recess. Mr. Williams then appealed to Mr. Payne to withdraw hto motion that the house might adjourn over in memory of George Washington. Mr. Payne replied that he thought me it would be more patriotic for and house to be in session on Monday celebrate the birthday of George Washington by building up a navy than to spend the day about Washington. Mr. Williams suggested that us galleries were empty and again appealed to Mr. Payne, but the latter adhered to his views. Then. said Mr. Williams. I will give notice that on Monday I will move that there be read In the house the farewell addres of George Washington. in which he advised hto coun-Ir- y against being involved In entangling alliances.' Amid calls for the regular order Mr William concluded by saying he would add to the motion that the house adjourn that the remainder of the day might be spent In silent contemplation of Washington's greatness. The speaker said that the gentleman from New York having made hia , tha gentleman from Mississippi having pleaded a setoff and the gentlemen from New York having rejoined, he would put the motion to adjourn. Several noes were heard on the Democratic side, bnt the motion prevailed and the house at 6:10 Shlppera are of the opinion that tbe harbor of Dalny will be unsafe for yearn to come on account of stray mines from 4 he Yenisei, some of which are reported by the last merchantmen riving at Port Arthur aa drifting in the open eea. The city is darkened every night, but Viceroy AlexielTa house is lighted, although the people understand that he le at Harbin. When the Tenth regiment la near Klnchow, the Ninth regiment near Llau Chang and the Twelfth regiment near Liao Yang it la intended to commence a simultaneous march toward the Yalu river. While Major General Pflug ia advancing trooi to the Yalu river he will at tbe same time be preuntil Monday. pared to defend the railroad and the north gulf coast in fun. An enormous consignment of artilKOREAN MISTER TAINS ' lery is reported to be en route from Russia and it is said without hesitation that there were not over 125.000 Says His Peepls Hops for Japanese troopa In Manchuria and at VladivSuccess. ostok when the war began. Vancouver, B. C.. Feb. 20. Mlnhul The administrative authorities of Cho. for the past three years Korean Port Arthur assert that the Japanese minister at Washington, arrived here have landed in Korea only. today en route to Toklo. In hto party are his secretary, tienugkn Ye and two attaches. They will sail for YokoTROOPS 101), HOI hama on Monday. In an Interview Minister Cho said today that although (Continued from page one.) neutrality had been proclaimed by Korea in the struggle between Japan of Cossacks wtati-- were quietly moved and Russia, the Korean people desired to the Kir East from the t'aiiciissns that Japan should succeed, aa it meant some time ag.i, Other Cossacks are the independence of their empire. apr-ech- TOPT. NO Shoe and Leather for comfort and HOSE HTDRAEUC CHARGED HIKING Council Passed Rescinding Regulations en Yukon. Vancouver, B. C., Feb. 20. There will be no more hydraulic mining leases in the Yukon. An order la council haa just pased rescinding ths regulations of. tha disposal of mining kwa-tioin the Yukon territory worked by hydraulic mining pro esses. These regulations were adopted by an order la council of December, 1898, and amended at different times by subsequent orders. All these orders are now rescinded and mining will be carried on In tha Yukon under placer Leases which mining regulations. have bee granted under these regulations are not Interfered with, although a number of parties aer in danger of having their locations canwith celled through the obligations they have a nadertalt-e- a. Ths fact that the regulations have been rescinded would go to show leasee hold who that those under these will be expected to fulfill the duties imposed niton them. Order in ni ce ASSA11T Chief of Pollco and Other Be Arrested. SL Louis, Feb. 20. Warrant, issued, by Slate's Attorney arul. . day for the arrest of Patrick bridge, chief of police 0f ModisJ, Herman William Street and haa and twelve others, cUnreii.."' Job?',' ticipation ia tho riot at thcs1LWf' pool room yesterday. Aside names of Will Coyne, a son oM? .th Coyne of Madison, and John State Attorney Brown's father-in- s' tha names of those for whom ranU were issued were reeled. Each warrant cami charges, assault, carrying weapons, assault with Intent to kiiuJ maim, assault with a deadly wet flourishing a deadly weajwu end rS tog. NEW RAILWAY IN CANADA 20,-B- riti.s ujH-oii- T1GUENT BENSON in REARRESTED DUNLAP Additional Ball Bond of 610,000 le Demanded. New York. Keb. 20. John A. Ben-eothe Ban Francisco millionaire land dealer, who was arrested In this city on New Year's eve, charged with bribing Otto A. Harlan, a government clerk to tha land department in Washington, to give him advance information concerning an investigation being made, was arrested again today and arraigned before United States Commissioner Shields. Commissioner Shield, in view of the fact that Benson was already under 910,000 cash ball, released him on additional ball of 610, 000. The indictment on which Benson was arrested today was returned a few days ago In Washington and churges Benson with having conspired, together with Frederick A. Hyde and others, to defraud tho government through false affidavits filed in connection with the location of school lands of Oregon and California. It to charged that Benson, Hyde and others Induced citizens of those statee to sign applications of locations under Jhq belief that they were merly disposing of their right to make an application as a citizen of the state la question. The application. It to further claimed, wer accompanied by false and fictitious affidavits. Be Boon's examination was set for Thursday next. n. ...HATS... Opening Day For Spring Styles FEB. SATURDAY, 20 Both Derbies and Soft styles in blacks, and the new light shades, will be . . shown. 'A Grand . Display of Stylish Headwear. Fred M MITCHELL GIVES ADVICE. Chicago, Feb. 20. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers, peaking before tba Illlnoii miner here today, advised them not to accept any reduction in wages. 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Each car ran carry forty men. but only Each man is allowed 36 are taken. rs of a pound of hot beef dally beside the regular rations supplied from the special kitchen cars. The Viedomosli publishes an editorial article on the pride shown in Grant Britain and the United 6tales in their sympathies, and asks what these will ultimately cost the cultured West Answering this question the paper says: Aside from the question of the yellow peril it is hopeless blindness not to aee that Russia stands aa a barrier between the approaching rising of Asia and old Europe and to desire that this barrier he swept away is absolute imbecility. It is claimed that Japan represents civilization. The same thing was said in 1866 about Prussia and it was not suspected that the success of Prussian arms would be a continual source of alarm and only ended when alliance the Francu-Russla- n ths political balance of Europe. Ons may bow down to the cultured of Japan, but it brings to advent mind the idea of endless warn. The East is now an area of European comdo in a week petition. What China will or in months, when her war position ia more clearly defined and her neutrality on ths guaranteed by the powers those ficAmerican rescript, ia one of to payused ao to which Europe tions armed ing for with a moat expensive protect peace. Russian victories will 1 the West from the horrors AmericaFor off diplomacy. to by keep trying Russia this heavy crow to Its glmrThe report that Count Cassini, Rusto to sian ambassaddr to Washington, unwarranted. la absolutely be retailed It to understood that- - the Ruslana totlli taken prisoners in the Chemulpo will he brought home. Theee men win henceforth be U. ti. Minister Allen is sending the transport Zafiro to remove the American women and children from the Ping Yaug district, to Chemulpo. The men will remain there for the present There are about forty American residents in the district, including children. A dispatch from Seoul says an American gold mining company, which has been operating a valuable conceeslun sixty miles from Korean froutier at Wlju aud employe over seventy Americans, fears trouble from Chinese and Korean bandit a infesting that region, which ia rough and mountainous. The local manager haa telegraphed for protection. If the surface machinery and workings are destroyed the company will St. Petersburg. Feb. 2L General of hto sustain heavy financial lot and work Kuropatkin baa been relieved be set back three years. war of minister as functions ef oi been appointed commander-in-chiSAILS FOR HOME. the Russian Far East army. Now Located in Its New Home We Arc Sole Agents rEUROAKY 21, Bostoni&n be Company's endurance cannot duplicated A shoe Montgomery's Misses and Children's for gentlemen at our prices. 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