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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30

mated. but are said to have been heavy.
The Japanese captured eight guns at
Anping and eight at Anshanshan.
RETREAT IN GOOD ORDER.
Lao Yang Aug. 8O-T'hroughout Aug
2 and Is the Russian eastern divisions
continued to fall back In good order on
Lao Yang. but the movement was slow
on account OF bad roads and the difficult
ties OF transportation, and the japanese
pressed closely several times with light
batteries. dragging guns to the hills and
shelling the troops whose retirement was
covered by Russian guns.
Consequently there was frequent ar
tillery duels.
General Marson was wounded and there
were other losses OF about $50 men. The
Japanese scouts are extremely active to-
day. Monday, and rain is falling, but the
rumble of artillery can still be heard on
the eastward. ~'
FOR STRATEGIC REASONS.
The Russian retreat from Anshanshan
was OI0tlcu lOt ohAalNShS itoSCASs PhHS-
tically no resistance being offered.
A light screen OF batteries facing the
enemy's guns beautifully disposed on a
chain OF hills masked the withdrawal of
the main force.
When night fell the batteries also took
up the retreat. their rear guard lighting
bivouao to conceal the movement.
But the japanese soon discovered this
ruse and pressed forward. coming up with
the Russian rear guard Sunday morning.
For an hour these light batteries we're
hotly engaged. To the lot OF Omsko,
Tobolsk and Krasnoyarsk regiments fell
the duty OF covering the retreat OF Cen.
Zaroubaieff's fourth Siberian army corps.
tinued to advance. deploying light noun
tain guns against the Russian rear and
left fanks and II was imperative that
the enemy should be held back 10 permit
the removal OF the baggage and artillery
trains.
The roads were washed out and heavy
with mud produced by the deluge OF rain
preceding Friday.
GUNS MIRED: HORSES EXHAUSTED.
Many guns were mired and the horses
exhausted Cossacks and infantrymen
were harnessed to the guns and managed
to haul them along. It was slow work.
but was successfully accomplished. Tho
greatest difficulty OF the retirement on
the east front was experienced before
vanbanty Pass. where It was necessary
10 hold the Japanese in check until the
artillery transport passed through and
also to keep In touch with the Tenth
Armp Corps, commanded by Gen. Her
schslmann to the north, as we'll as with
the southern division. In order to prevent
a turning movement.
From dawn until dark the eastern
troops, although fatgued by four days
lighting. sustained a rear guard action.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
ERROR IN ESTABLISHING TRACK
LEVEL CAUSE Of TROUBLE.

Bridgeport, Conn. Aug. so-The engi-
neers OF the New York. New Haven &
Hartford Railroad company state that
the elevation Of the company's tracks
through this city. which has been accom-
plished at an expenditure Of several mil
lion dollars. Is Is inches too low.
The Information was disclosed as a
result Of the effort OF the Hammond Beet
company. the Jackson Stone Works, the
Ogons Soap Works, the Pacific Iron
Works and the Frank Miller company. all
OF which are located on Housatonic ave.
nue.. near East Washington street, to So
cure side track facilities
They have been deprived OF the spur
track facilities which they had prior to
the four-tracking of the road through the
city.
The company's engineers have advised
the aggrieved corporations that the en-
tire elevation through Bridgeport Is Is
inches too low and that tho only way
that the desired sidings can be built Is
to have the grade Of East WASHINGTON
street lowered Is inches so that freixht
cars can be run under the trolley wires
Of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting
company.
II is said that the interference of the
trolley wires with the continued mainten-
ance OF the sidings was not anticipated
by the railroad engineers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
M'CAULEY
ACCUSED
OF LARCENY

New York. Aug. S.-Thomas NJ McCau-
ley. organizer and former president OF
the alleged bankrupt international Mer-
camille Agency OF this oity. which Is now
in the hands Of receiver, was arrested
today upon request OF Hamilton. Ont. au-
thorities. who informed tho local officials
that MoCauley was wanted there on the
charge OF larceny OF s4boo made by c. 8.
Wilcox OF that city, former stockholder
In the Mercantile agency.
McCauley says that his arrest 10 the re-
suit of spite on the part OF a present off,
cial OF the company because OF MoCau-
ley's action in bringing suit against the
agency for $4,000, which he claimed to
have loaned TO the company. MoCau.
ley's suit followed one by the directors
seeking to compel him 10 make an ac-
count Of the alleged misapproprief fon OF
s750o 900 by selling his personal stock In
stead OF the company's. McCauley was
locked up at a police station to await arr
ralgnment.
McCauley resigned as president OF the
International Mercantile Agency sin
months ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
DAUGHTERS
AFFECTION
AL|ENATED.

Manoel Matteos Amaral Of this city has
brought suit against Jose Elias Souza
to recover 5000 damages for the loss OF
a daughters services, alleged to be due TO
defendants misconduct. The plaintiff de-
clares that he had the care and society
OF his daughter, Virginia Amaral, a
minor. and that his wife was not in this
country; that he and his daughter lived
happily together for a long time.
The defen dant, according TO the plain
tiff, enticed Virginia TO his. defendants s
home on July 8, 1904 and on divers other
dates aiienated her affections and secured
improper influence over her. Mr.. Amaral
further declares that Souza tried In other
ways TO wrong Virginia and him. One OF
these ways was by making to public
official base insinuations against plain
tins conduct toward his daughter.
John G. Quinn u attorney for the plain
tiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
SEARCHING MARX FARM
FOR MORE MURDER VICTIMS.

Colchester, Conn, Aug. so.--sheriff
George o. Jackson OF New London coun-
~ today called together a number Of his
deputies and began search OF the farm
OF Gershon p Marx at Scott's Hili.
upon which on Sunday was found the
dismembered body OF farm hand named
Palm, who disappeared two years ago.
Marx ia in the jail at Norwich await
ing trial on the charge OF the murder Of
a farm hand last spring The search
OF the farm is 10 clear up a story chf-
culated In town OF late that a Hebrew
pedler who went TO the Marx farm about
four years ago was never again seen or
heard from.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30

distate for this weapon, declaring that
the japanese evidently understand It's
use better than the Russians. knowing
the folly OF rushing at an enemy from
long distance without preliminary FIRE
He says the japanese OF the past were
accustomed TO cold steel and produced
some famous swordsmen and sword maxi
ers.
BATTLE OR RETREAT
Toxic. Aug. 3O-The Russians are con-
centratlns at I4ao Yang. either with the
intention OF giving n general battle or re-
firing. They were beaten at Lungtushar
and retreatcd from Anshanshan and An
ping Hushunsnan was the strongest de-
fence Lao Yang possessed. and It's loss
renders defence almost impossible II is
believed that Gen. Kuropatkin cannot
now avoid n fight and crushing defeat.
200 KILLED OR WOUNDED.
The Japanese lost 1000 men killed or
wounded at the battle OF Anping.
The Russian losses have not been esti-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
FELL INTO COAL HOLE;
He SEEKS $4,000 DAMAGES.

James J. Long has sued the Providence.
Fall River s. Newport Steamboat COM
pany to recover 5000 personal injuries.
Mr. Long was. on Aug. 7th VI tho pres
ent year, n passenger on the steamer Pom
tlac.
One OF the passsgeways was unsafe. he
declares, a coal hole being left open and
unsuarded Into this hole Mr.. Long fell
and his body was badly wrenched and
broken and his right leg fractured. +.
p. owen is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
WEATHER BUREAUS REPORT
ON COTTON CROP CONDITION.

Washington. Aug 9o.-The weather bu-
reau's weekly crop report. Issued today.
says OF the cotton crop:
In Northern Alabama and In tho south
ern portions OF mississippi and Louisiana
cotton has improved and the crop Is in
good condition in oklahoma and Indian
Territory. but elsewhere the reports indi-
cate unfavorable progress. Deterioration
from rust and shedding is reported from
nearly all districts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30

Brotherhood Of Painters. Decorators and
Paperhangers. 1so.
Brotherhood OF Painters. Decorators ana
Paperhangers. 721.
Building Laborers' Union.
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers.
Providence Ceramic, Mosaic and Eucastic
Tile Layers and Helpers.
Concreters and Roofers' Union.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Marshal, ]. ]. Savage, Carpenters Union.
Two Aids.
United Brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Joiners OF America. 6S2.
United Brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Joiners OF America, "a.
United Brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Joiners OF America, 1898.
Amalgamated Society OF Carpenters.
Branch 7N.
Carpenters Union Cwoodworkers) 1870.
Washington Park Band.
Providence Plasterers Union.
Lathers Union.
Steam and Hot Water Filters Union, 81.
Allied Printing Trades Council of Provi-
dence
typographical Union, SO.
Book and Job Branch.
Providence Telegram Chapel.
Providence News Chapel.
Providence Journal and Bulletin Chapel
Web Pressmen's Union. II.
Mailers' Union. q.
Stersotypers' Union. IS.
Iron Moulders and Corsmaksrs' Union. Al.
The parade will form on the following
named streets at 3 a m. and move at $3.50,
sharp. marching In fours:
First division on Exchange place. right
resting on Exchange street
Second division on Washington street,
right resting on Exchange place.
Third division on Dorrance street, right
resting on west side OF Washington street
Fourth division on Francis street right
resting on Exchange place.
Fifth division on north side OF Ex-
change place. right resting on Francis
street
LINE OF MARCH
Through Exchange street to West
minister. to North Main. to old state
house. then countermarch down North
Main street to Steeple. to Exchange place.
by the city hall where the governor and
his stan, In company with Mayor Miller
and city officials, will review the parade
from city hall steps. through Dorrance
street. TO Winter, then oountermarch
down Westminster, through Fenner TO
Broad, TO Weybosset, to Dorranee TO Tx
change place. where tho line win be re-
viewed by the chief marshal and stafr
and dismissed to celebrate the day In an
appropriate manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
RECEIVED WITH SATISFACTION.

Helsingfors, Finland. Aug. 3o.--The Fin
nish press received with great satisfac-
ton the imperial degree convoking tho
diet or Finland, and IL also placing great
stress on the utterances OF Prince John
Obolensky, governor-general OF Finland,
during hM tour OF inspection. especially
his repeated statements that 1T is not
the Intention OF the emperor's govern
ment TO deprive Finland of her right Of
home rule" 4"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
CHICAGO NEGRO KILLS man
WHO ATTACKED HIS MOTHER.

Chicago. Aug So.-In defending his
mother Robert Scott. negro shot and
killed John Costello.
Scott was arrested.
According 10 the witnesses tho shoot
Ing was the elimination OF dispute ove..
the stock yards strike between Scotts
mother and Costello.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
ASK AUTHORITY TO SELL
ATTACHED PROPERTY.

Judge Dubois issued an order making
citation returnabie Friday on thu petition
OF whitford. Bartlett and company. Who
have attached the property Of Henry =.
Carpenter The petitioners ask leave TO
sell property attached.
The amount claimed by the plsintin IL
$1,000 Edward ID. Bassett and George H.
Raymond are attorneys for the platfti6,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30

Rev. Fathor Cannali OF Rochester, who
had received his confession the night be-
fore and who attended him to the end. ex-
planned that his incohent words were an
invocation for forgiveness.
Giorgio was q years old and Acilian.
On May 4 last. Giorgio and a COM
panion, CiuEppi versacia. entered the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
SNOWFALL IN MINNESOTA
CAUSES SOME DAMAGE,

Duluth, MINI, Aug. 9o.--Light snow fell
at Virginia. early this morning. Crops.
flowers and garden produce were damaged
in the country Immediately surrounding
Virginia and heavy frosts are reported
from other western Mesaba range points
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
NEGRO SAILOR IS HELD
ON The CHARGE OF MURDER.

Boston. Aug. S.--In the East Boston
district court to-day William Phillips.
a negro sailor belonging to the schooner
Eleanor A. Percy was held for the grand
jury on the charge OF numbering Edward
Murray another seaman. During a
quarrel on board the schooner which was
lying In the stream on Aug g. Murray
was hit with an axe and died in the
hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
WIFE MURDERER HANGED.

Duluth MINI. Aug. 90.-william Chou
nard. who murdered his wife at Gass
lake, MINI, January 6 was hanged at
Walker, MINI, this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
BOLT ENDS
S[AyER'S PRAYER,

Auburn, NJ Y, Aug 3o.-Cruchx in hand and muttering
Italian Antonio Giorgo death the electric
chair this morning
AS he approached the chair and during strappng his
utterances became greatly accelerated.
His Italian spiritual advisor tried calm him. but nothing could
of of the death bolt ITSELF victim
of a when the first shock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
BIG GUN DID NOT EXPLODE.

Reval Russia Aug. 30 The report
that gun on board the bettleship Sou
veroff had exploded is untrue. The war
ship successfully went through her firing
trials and sailed last night with the Baltic
squadron for 1dbau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
LABOR DAY PARADE
ORDER IS ISSUED.

George H. Wilson is determined that the Labor
he will ride this shall be not
behind previous but shall far surpas them
distinctly pleasant memory the minds of those who
take part either marchers spectators
of the unions of the city
his aids gives the right of ne while he has
placed positions which they would be most
likely desire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30

farm house Of John Van Gorder in West
Almond. Allegheny county. for the pur-
pose OF robbery. Van Gorder was shot
dead and his hslf-sister. Miss Farnham,
was murdered with stiletto made from a
file.
The trial resulted in the conviction OF
both men.
Versaci Is under sentence OF death dur.
ing the week OF Sept. 5th.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30

In according them places he has con-
suited them and tried as near as possl-
bile to give them what they wished.
The orders for Labor day are as FOL
lows:
Platoon OF Mounted Police.
Chief Marshal George II. Wilson. Cigar
makers union. No. 10
Chief Of STAFF Frank G. Merewether,
Plumbers Union. No. p.
staff--Peter Bowen. Bartenders union.
local 2s5: Thomas A. Hanley. Cigar
makers union, local 10; I. f. Buckley,
Machinists' union. local Ia; Thomas
Cullen, Brewery Workers union, local l6S;
William T. Dewdney. Marble Workers
union: William Jasper. Plasterers'
union: b. A. Ripley, Electrical Workers
union; Thomas Ffnnegan. Stonecutters'
union, 81
Division Marshals-F1rst Division. ]. f.
Adams, Bakers and Confectioners'
union, go; second division, John ]. Cur
ran, Team Drivers union. CTS. third di-
vision, Michael Meeney. Steam En-
gineers' union, 100; fourth division, An
drew J. Nc cormick, Plumbers union,
IS; fifth division. ]. ]. Savage. Carpen-
ters union. 642.
FIRST DIVISION.
Marshal, Joseph +. Adams, Bakers and
Confectioners' union, go.
Two aids.
Banda Napoh
Cigarmakers' union. To-
Broth erhood OF Electrical Workers, 80.
Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Line-
men), E5a
Journeymen BARRIERS union, IA
Band
Brewery Workers union, l66.
Providence Bartenders' union
Colored Cooks and Walters union.
Theatrical Employees union. q
Retail Clerks Protection union.
Sausage Makers union.
Garment Workers union. l6l.
Hatters' union
Meat Cutters union
SECOND DIVISION.
Marshal, John j. Curran. Team Drivers
Union, 67S.
Two Aids.
Hedley-Lvsey Band.
Team Drivers Union, $50,
Team Drivers Union, CTS.
Journeymen Horseshoers Union, %.
Bakers and Confectoners. $50.
Jewelry Workers Union. g.
Hibernian Band
Coal Handlers Union
Longshoremens Union
Ship Riggers' and Machinery Movers
Union.
Atlantic Coast Seamen's Union.
Gas Workers Union.
International Brotherhood OF Black
smiths.
Bojlermakers' Union.
Loom Fixers' Union, AZ.
THIRD DIVISION.
Marshal, Michael Meeney. Steam En-
gineers' Union, 100
Two Aids.
Royal Band.
Hosting Engineers Union 81.
Steam Engineers Union. 100
Brotherhood of Firemen.
AmaIgamatcd Society OF Engineers.
Machinists' Union, 147.
Machinists Union. $50.
Nachinists' Union, {1S
Allied Metal Mechanics.
FOURTH DIVISION.
MARSHAL, Andrew Mccormack, Plumbers
Union. 2s.
Two Aids.
Band
Plumbers Union, %.
Providence Stone Cutters Union 81
Marble Polshers' Union.
Tin, Sheet Iron and cornice Workers
Union.
Philharmonic Band.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30
F. { RCE BATTLE {
S NOW RAG NC!

Lao Yang Aug 3o-From o'clock this morning up 9
o'clock there has been nceat shower srapn The heaviest
cannonadng coming from the Japanese
IDENTIFY have guns Deadly shells bursting everywhere
through white smoke being distinctly against
foliage on the mountain sides.
The Japanese searching the whole countryside
fire selecting squares territory
they mass hail of shot and shell from all their They then
another square, thus working the whole field
matca precision from rift o rift.
In this way the entire been Systematically
searched in the first four hours of the cannonadng
menced the general Japanese along line
AT this hour the japanese artillery rshas somewhat
sackened but their infantry has been steadily pushing forward
The Russians have been holding their grounds gaany
losses small considering the terrible OF the Japanese
DECISIVE BATTLE
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 3oThe long expected battle Lao
Yang has begun and the armies fighting probably
will prove be the decisive battle campaign japanese
armies attacking General Kuropan forces upon his
ground and his friends admirers that having
accepted general engagement he will defeat enemy
In brief telegram received this morning Kuropatn says the
general advance of the Japanese began yesterday
sian outposts falling back upon line
The heaviest fighting taking place when the dispatch
from point miles southeast of Lao Yang Jap
seemed to be concentrating for their main blow
The Russians suffered principally from the shrpn fire of
Japanese artillery.
The Japanese selected the mados birthday
battle and it will be surprising today also sgnazed by
general assault on Port Arthur. ~
REINFoRCEMENTs READY
The Russian forces disposed Lao Yang
saught of the three Japanese armies previously described
dispatches yesterday.
The telegram from General Kuropatn which gives
nation together with the details the Russian
troops Lao Yang have not been strategic
combined Kuro Oku and Nodzu prob
ably exceed 100000 men.
Their forces considerably superior
Kuropan but the Russian probably relies
the strength and character of his position the dis
parity in numbers.
The Office is waiting with beathless anxiety for
the and issues of the battle which much depends
THE MAIN ATTACK
dispatch from General Sakharof, dated Yang
a m. today says
he Japanese attack being against Russian
and right where the Russian losses have been
he Japanese posted artillery within range
Russian positions during the night hot fire opened
and by o'clock the Japanese close the Russian positions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-30

THE public accepts the mer-
j chants own estimate OF the
Importance Of his store. Appro.
pirate advertising creates
avorable impression
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That when the taxes and assessment or any
portion thereof charged against the property
or party on the tax books OF the City for the
tiscal year 1904. shall NOT be- paid on or before
the 3lst day OF December, 1903. the City Treas.
urer shall proceed to add q penalty OF one
per cent. on the tax book, and the City Treas
urer shall collect the same; and II the said
taxes and assessments and penalties are not
paid on or before the first day of February
next thereafter, an additional penalty OF one
per centum thereon shall be added by the
City Treasurer and fsaid taxes, assessments
and penalties are not paid on or before the
hrst day of Merch next thereafter. an sddi-
tional penalty of i've per centum thereon
shall be added by the City Treasurer and be
collected by him; and if.ths ssid taxes. as.
sessments and penalties are not paid on or
before the 18th day OF March next thereafter,
the said City Treasurer shall issue his tax ex.
ecution for The said taxes, assessments and
penalties against the property of the default
Ing taxpayers according TO law. i 8 & II -!
A ommutation road tax will be collected
the same time as other taxes Of Two DOlls rs
from all male citizens between the ages Of
eighteen and fifty five years, except those ex.
tempted by law. Unless said tax is paid on or
before the first day of January, 1904. six days
work uponlhe public highways and streets
OF the City will be required under the Street
Overseer. = ~ -, g,s 4 !. y
All persons falling or refusing to pay the
communication tax}or to work six full days
shall, upon conviction, be fined not more
than Thirty Dollars or be imprisoned not
longer than thirty days. -.
Done and ratified in City Council this 18th
day Of October, 1908.
JAMES MCMILLAN. Mayor.
JAMES CHALMERS. City Clerk.