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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-29
DROPS BALLOON
At ST. CHARLES
Tickle Air Currents Cause
One of the Racing Aero
nautS to Get Back to Earth
GAS BAG NOT INJURED
Other Competitor Is Report
ed Riding at Anchor in
the Middle of a Prairie

AVON, Ill, Aug. Pa balloon go
ing in an eastern direction passed Avon
to-day and dropped a card attached to
bun. A farmer found the card, on
which had been written:
viii finder please write and tell Of
balloon passing town or city George e.
Tomlinson, Worlds Fair grounds, care
w. Z. Smith"
1t is estimated that the balloon was
more than a mile high and going at the
rate Of twenty miles an hour.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2S.-Carl Meyers,
the aeronaut, who started in a race
from the Worlds Fair grounds yester-
day for the Washington monument and
whose balloon landed near St. Charles
last night, returned to this city to-day
Professor Meyers said he landed where
he did because he was afraid he would
not meet an upper current that would
take him east. After leaving the fair
grounds the balloon was carried in
northerly direction. Neither he nor the
balloon was injured, the professor said.
The balloon Of George E. Tomlinson,
who started in the race with Professor
Meyers, was seen last night anchored
on the prairie several miles north Of
Charleston. A farmer said that when
It passed over his head the rope was
dragging.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-29
TRENCHES FOR BEsIEGERs.
Protection Afforded Japanese Troops
During Their Advance.

TOXIC, Aug. %, noon.-A wounded
Japanese officer who has returned here
gives interesting details regarding the
earlier operations against Port Arthur.
He says:
"Our forces, after a hot fight, occu-
pied Antzulian and commenced a
further advance. On July 80 our right
wing advanced on Shantaikou. our
center toward Shuishiying and Itzu-
shan and the left from the direction Of
Dalny. The first general attack after
this advance was directed against Ia
kushan and Siaokushan. The right
wing then advanced to Chiaokiaweizu
and sent outposts to pine forest near
Kokaitung.
I'VE dug trenches for our outposts,
each a meter square deep, which per-
mitted two men to stand in each
twenty-five meters separated each
trench. These trenches proved some
what ineffective.
ION August our artillery opened fire
for the purpose Of developing the
strength of the enemy. Numerous
skirmishes followed.
"On August the Russians mounted
heavy guns in the neighborhood of
Yutashan and shelled us. Our artillery
assembled at Chukaitung, and re-.
sponded. The duel continued until
August S. After a hot fight we cap
tured and occupied Takushan and
Siaokushan.
ION August the Russians en-
deavored to retake these positions.
They made a desperate night assault,
but were repulsed. The Russian artil-
lery mistook the retreaters for Japan
csc and fired upon them. Our reserves
arrived on the 10th. greatly strength
ening our position.
"On the night Of August 10 our right
wing made an attack in the direction
of Yutashan. 1t reached Kokiatung
undiscovered and a desperate fight fol-
lowed, the lines closing in and using
the bayonet in a midnight fight. The
battle continued for some days and
the Japanese finally succeeded in occu-
plying Yutashan."
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STRIKES END SEEMS NEAR.
Butchers Executive Committee VIII
Hold Meeting To-Day.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-The members
of the national executive committee Of
the Butchers Union held a two hours
meeting tonight to discuss the pres
ent condition of the stockyards strike.
After the adjournment of the meeting
those present would not divulge what
they had done, but made the an
nouncement that nothing definite had
been settled and that another meeting
would be held in the morning.
BY some members of the executive
committee the idea has been advanced
that the proposition should be made
to the packers TO call off the strike
If the packers will make individual
agreements with the men.
Cornelius Shea, head of the ma
tional organization of teamsters, ar
rived in Chicago tonight. He de-
clared that he had come to confer
with the packing-house teamsters,
who are now on strike, because he un-
derstood that they were DESTROYS OF
calling off the strike as far as their
own organization is concerned.
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WILL RETIRE
At YEARS END
David B. Hill Announces
His Intention of Giving
Up Democratic Leadership
SENATOR is STXTY-ONE
Declares That He Will Ac-
cept No Office in Event of
Judge Parker'sl Election

ALBANY. X. Y, Aug. 2s.-David B.
Hi, in conversation with friends here
to-day, announced that he intends to
retire from politics January 1 next and
that no matter what the result Of the
coming campaign may be in State or
national elections, he viii relinquish
leadership OF the Democratic party in
New York
He added that in the event Of Dem
ocratic success this fall he would not
accept any position under the national
or State Democratic administrations or
again become a candidate for re-elec-
ton TO any Office whatever.
Former Senator Hill made these
statements on the eve Of his birthday
anniversary, which comes tomorrow.
He was born August 2s, 1S4s.
In partial explanation, he said that
he had intended to take such action
a year ago to-day, but was persuaded
by some close personal friends to defer
doing so until after the Presidential
election this year. Having been en-
gagged in active politics since his youth
and having served as City Attorney,
Alderman and Mayor Of Elmira, n. Y;
member Of the Legislature, Lieutenant
General. Governor for seven years and
United States Senator for six years, he
feels that he has been sufficiently hon
ored by his party and that he has rem
dered political service during a period
OF years sufficient to entitle him to be
relieved OF further active political eff
fort. He desires to devote more time to
his personal affairs and professional
duties. Mr.. Hill continues his work in
the present campaign and to his friends
said that he would always maintain
his interest in Democratic success, but
only as q uriVafe citizen
Mr.. Hill will speak for the Demoo-
racy at the county fair to be held at
Whitneys Point in this State on
Wednesday next, TO be followed by
Senator Depew the next day for the
Republicans
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Both Armies Lose
Guns in Lao
yang Fight.
Russian Casualties
Ota1 Fifteen
Hundred.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2s.-All the
news of Liaoyang, official or otherwise,
shows that General Kuropatkin is
gradually drawing in his advanced po-
sitions to the inner ring Of his de-
lenses.
After three days of heavy fighting,
the latter part of which was impeded
by rain, the Russians were compelled
to disable six guns which it was i'm
possible to take from the high po-
sitions over the muddy roads, but dur
ing the fighting on the southern front
they captured some Japanese guns.
1t is reported also that they destroyed
some japanese mountain batteries.
General Kuropatkin seems to be
well satisfied with the situation. One
describes him as being in high spirits
and laughing and joking at meeting
of the st. Georges Society at Liaoyang.
The Russian losses to date are stated
to be about 1900 The Russian batteries
inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese
Several batteries which were quickly
collected by Grand Duke Serge
Michaelovitch were dispatched to the
Far East to-day.
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STRIKE MAY TIE
Up RAILROADS
Brotherhood of Engineers
Votes to Support Men OF
the New York Elevated
UNION WAGE DEMANDED
Grand Officers Will Attempt
to Reach a Peaceable Set
Element of the Dispute

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.-FTfteen hun
dred members of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, representing To-
calities within 500 miles of New York,
at a meeting here to-day unanimously
voted to support the contention of the
motor engineers employed on the ele-
waited road, that the men employed in
the subway shall be paid the union
wage of So so for a nine-hour day, in
stead of for a ten-hOur day, the rate
which General Manager Bryan OF the
marlborough Transit Company pro-
poses.
Grand Chief Warren s. Stone Of
Cleveland and Assistant Grand Chief
E. ]. Hurley of Boston Will remain mere
tomorrow and probably on Thursday
to try to settle the difficulty Of the In
terborough. The men would not dis
cuss the possibility of a strike being
ordered on the elevated in case Bryan
refuse to grant the demands of the
brotherhood
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-FOUR THOUSAND TONS
OF FREIGHT BLOCKADED

TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 2s.-Fully 1000
tons Of freight for shipment to trading
stations along the Yukon River as far
as Dawson are now stored in ware
houses at St. Michael, awaiting the
arrival Of river boats. The loss OF the
big barge Elizabeth will cOmplicate the
situation, as II was intended she should
convey more than half Of this freight.
The barge was to be taken over by
Charles Adams of Dawson, who is run
ming the river steamer Oil City, which
was due at ST. Michael when the
steamship Tampico sailed for this port.
To make matters worse the steamer
Oil City. which was to tow the barge
to Dawson, broke down two weeks ago
at the mouth Of the Tanana River.
Her shaft snapped and she was unable
to reach Fairbanks, preliminary 10 go
ing to ST. Michael The Dawson mer-
chants and Sound shippers must now
endeavOr to get duplicate shipments
down the Yukon via Skagway.
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CLERGYMAN IS JAILED.
Cripple Creek Pastor Arrested by Tel
Ter County's Sheriff.

Cripple Creek Pastor Arrested by Tel
Ter County's Sheriff.
VICTOR, Colo. Aug. 2S.-Rev. T. S.
Leland. Arthur Parker and L. r. jerks
were arrested tonight and taken to
Jail in Cripple Creek as the result Of an
attack upon Sheriff Bell and several
Of his deputies.
Rev. Mr.. Leland, who is pastor Of the
Methodist church, reported to Sheriff
Bell several days ago that he feared an
attempt would be made to deport him
because of his utterances from the pull
pit criticizing certain elements in the
district. The Sheriff at once placed a
guard at the preachers home and has
since maintained 1t day and night. To-
night he went to Leland's home with
deputies to change the guard, accord
ing to the story in circulation. He
found the house in darkness, but could
distinguish Parker and jerks standing
in the doorway. He explained his mis-
sion, but had hardly finished before the
two men began shooting. No one was
hurt and the two men were arrested.
Rev. Mr.. Leland also was placed under
arrest when he came home from SER
vices at his church
Parker and jerks are Western FEEDER
alton men and are under bond awaiting
trial on the charge Of completely in the
Victor riot Of June 6. AS friends of Rev.
Mr.. Leland they have also been guard
ing his home ever since he announced
his belief that he would be forced to
leave Victor.
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SOLANO DEMOCRATS MEET.
Convene at Suisun and Select Three
Nominees for Supervisor.

OOuNCuG dL anu eoCACOt LhACC
Nominees for Supervisor.
SUISUN, Aug. 2s.-The Democrats
Of Solano County met in convention
here Saturday to nominate a candi-
date for the Assembly and three Su-
pervisors. There being no aspirants
for the Office of Assemblyman the
place was left vacant for the County
Central Committee to fill at a later
date. The following nominations for
Supervisors were made: First Dis
trict, D. NJ. Fleming; Second District,
p. B. Lynch; Fifth District, ]. Z. Sui
Ivan. The platform Endorsed the ma
tional ticket and platform and praised
Congressman Theodore A. Bell for his
work in the interest of the Mare Is
land navy yard.
The new County Central Committee
was organized and P. B. Lynch of VAL
lejo was made chairman and o. CT.
Trauts of Benicia secretary. 1t is I'M
derstood that w. S. Killingsworth, a
member Of the last Assembly, will be
the nominee of the Senatorial conven-
ton to be held September 8.
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RUSSIAN LOSSES HEAVY.
SaLharoff Reports Fighting Preceding
Anshanshan's Evacuation.

Anshanshan's Evacuation.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2S. - The
Emperor has received the following
telegram from Lieutenant General
Sakharoff, dated August 81:
Yesterday the Russians retired
slowly on Anshanshan. The japanese
bombarded the Russian fortified posi-
tions and the Russians replied against
the advancing Japanese with such eff
feet that they We're compelled to move
their biVouac from Tamsema to Bacci-
zai. Firing ceased at o'clock in the
evening.
THE hottest fighting occurred on the
Russian left flank, where the Russians
losses were 200
1.-THE Japanese had five divisions.
In the southeast the Russians re-
pulsed all the Japanese attacks, while
our troops on the right flank assumed
the offensive and drove the Japanese
toward TouSinanu and TaSemtupa. Our
losses amounted to 400
Yesterday evening there was a
vigorous engagement on the east front,
the Japanese advancing on Anping.
They were repulsed, however, though
the Russians had no artillery, the bat
tie being carried on at the point of the
| bayonet.
THE Russians finally retreated on
their principal positions, supported by
artillery.
The Tamboff regiment defended one
position from / o'clock in the morning
until o'clock in the afternoon, when
its colonel was wounded. The regiment
was then driven out of it's position by
the fire of japanese guns from the
/ heights.
Six guns were abandoned Our losses
amounted to 1900.
''On August q the Japanese did not
take the offensive to any great extent
The Russians retired on their new po-
sltions, While the Japanese advanced to
Taempin by way of Yudiuku"
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BATTLE RACES AT NIGHT.
Japanese Attack Delivered Under
Cover Of Darkness.

LIAOYANG. Aug. 28.-The fight of
August rs and &c developed not only
the immense strength of the Japanese
artillery, but involved several hand to-
hand fights and bayonet charges.
The first movement was made by
General Nodzu, from Erdah, on the
morning of August 20, with about a
division and half. The Japanese con-
centrated the fire of nearly sixty guns
on the Liandiansian position. Among
these guns were mountain batteries
and heavier cannon. the latter includ-
ing four howitzers.
The Cossacks checked the first at
tempt of the Japanese infantry to adj
vance in the direction of Tounsinpu.
General Kuroki then joined in the at
tack and led general assault, press
ing heavily on the center of the left
flank, while at the same time attempt
ing to turn the extreme left.
The advance began at 10 o'clock on
the night of August %, the japanese
following their usual custom of trying
to force under darkness a position
which had been proved impregnable
during the day. The rife fire gradual
ly increased until midnight, when the
principal attack was made on our left
The japanese came up in solid masses,
throwing themselves against the Rus
sian position with wild shouts of ban
zai"! Every attack was beaten back
with tremendous loss.
At one place the Japanese broke line
and fed, leaving the dead in heaps.
The Russians followed with the bay
onet up to the next line Of trenches,
but there was lull until o'clock in
the morning, when reinforcements
Joined the attackers.
The Japanese again advanced, slow
ly and stubbornly, covered by hail of
artillery. The Russians remained in
their positions until i o'clock and then
retired. without even bringing up the
reserves. Their losses were about 1900.
The Japanese losses are not known,
but they were heavy. The Russians
were unable to remove six guns from
their high positions owing to the condi-
ton of the roads, but before the guns
were left behind they were disabled.
The Tamboff, Orloff and Briansk reg
iments distinguished themselves at
bayonet work. Colonel Larapoff with
several companies of cavalry led a wild
saber charge, before which the Japa-
nese broke in confusion, but the Cos
sacks ventured too far in pursuit and
came under a terrific artillery fire, with
the result that they suffered heavily
in men and horses.
This evening the sound of guns,
which had been heard all day long, is
slackening. All the forces of the Red
Cross are mobilizing in the expectation
of heavy work.
The Russian list of losses is not yet
complete, but it is not believed it will
be heavy except on the eastern front
So far throughout the fighting their
guns have been exceptionally well
placed and masked. During the fight
ing of August % the artillery inflicted
tremendous losses on the Japanese,
who, on the other hand, fired wildly.
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AMERICAN GUNS FOR JAPAN.
Steamship to Garry Artillery and Am
munitiOn From Bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Aug. 2S.-
There are rumors here of a secret ex-
petition to Japan with field artillery.
Ammunition is said to have been pur-
chased through Japanese war ennis
saries from local factories. Viscount
Yataro Mishima and Shire Thuda,
who represent themselves as agents
of Japan, arrived to-day from Fitch
burg, Mass, where they purchased a
large quantity of shrapnel shells.
A story comes from Stratford Shore.
a town five miles north of here to
the effect that a steamship capable
of ocean navigation has been seen at
anchor in the sound near that port.
The expedition will start from here
and leave by way of Montauk Point
for Japan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-29
JUDGE PARKER DIMES OUT.
Democratic Nominee VIII Spend To-
daY on Letter of Accordance.

ESOPUS, n. Y, Aug. 2s.-Judge
Parker varied his usual Sunday pro-
gramme by dining to-day IN Kingston.
With his family he went to the city in
his launch and attended service at the
Church Of the Holy Cross, Of which
his son-in-law, Rev. Charles Mercer
Hall. is rector.
After the service they went to dine
at the residence Of Alfred Tanners,
whose wife is Mrs. Parker's sister, and
later returned TO Rosemount. Other
wise the day was passed without spe-
cial incident.
A few friends in the neighborhood
called and there was the usual Sum
day procession of sightseers.
William F. Sheehan spent some time
in conference with the Judge this
evening. He will return to New York
tomorrow.
Judge Parker has tried TO reserve
Monday for work on his letter of ac-
ceptance and his now very large cor
dependence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-29
BurSar of Montreal Deaf and
Dumb Asylum Is Short
a Half Million Dollars
FLEES FROM THE CITY
DepOsitOrs Lose Savings
Entrusted to Him for In
vestment at High Interest
Special Dispatch to The Cali

MONTREAL. Quebec, Aug. ga
sensation has been caused here by the
disappearance OF Rev. T. A Charest,
bursar of the deaf and dumb asylum
in st. Louis de Mileend, leaving behind
liabilities estimated at $500, 900 to $780,
900.
Father Charest as bursar OF the asy-
Ium, which is under the control Of the
Christian Brothers, had control Of
large estate. and when the demand for
small dwelling houses set in a few
years ago in Montreal he purchased
hundreds Of vacant lots in the north
and west, ostensibly for the building OF
flats. He invited deposits from eco
nonicaI people who were willing TO ac-
cept him and his institution as their
banker at a higher rate Of interest than
paid by savings banks, and found any
number of conflding clients.
The depositOrs are chiefly widows and
working men and women Of small
means. There Is no clew as TO Father
Charest's whereabouts.
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NO REST FOR KURoPATKIN.
Combined japanese Armies VIII Ppsh
Forward Rapidly.

TOXIC, Aug. 2S.-The general staff
maintained silence throughout to-day
concerning the fighting in the vicinity
Of LiaOyang. 1t is reported that Cen
eral Kuroki has seized and cut the
railroad south of Mukden, thus sepa-
rating the Russian forces and cutting
of Liaoyang from a direct line Of re-
treat.1 but confirmation OF this r-oort
cannot be obtained.
The fighting reported as occurring
east and southeast Of Iiaoyang is re-
garded here as preliminary 10 a larger
contest in the immediate vicinity OF
Liaoyang. It is expected that Cen
erals Kuroki. Oku and Nodzu will
press forward speedily.
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VOTE DOWN RESOLUTION.
United Garment Workers Will Not
IndOrse Socialism.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 2S.-The
United Garment Workers of America,
at the last meeting Of their annual con-
vention this evening, voted down a res
oluuon committing the organization 70
socialism. Debate on the proposition
was long and heated. San Francisco,
Utica and Hamilton delegates led the
opposition and the resolution was
voted down by a large majority.
A resolution generating Acting Sec
rotary Thomas 7 Crouchley of wrong
doing in Office was unanimously
adopted. The speakers condemned the
Cincinnati delegates for besmirching
his reputation by making fiimsy
charges in the campaign for the secre-
taryship.
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Fears Felt for vessel

SEATTLE, Aug. 2S.-The schooner
Emma Claudina, Captain NiIlson.
which sailed from this port May 10,
for Baronkorf Bay, Siberia, had not
reached her destination up to August
16. Fears are felt for the safety of the
vessel She was last reported from
Dutch Harbor June 80, on which date
she sailed for Baronkorf. The Claudina
is a 195-ton vessel and carried a crew
Of ten. She is owned by Charles Mel
son Of San Francisco, and was under
charter to the Northwestern CONNER
cial Company.
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RUSSIA YIELDS TO PROTESTS.
Joint Commission Will Consider the
Question of Contraband.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. ga
joint commission representing the for
eign and marine Ministers, to be pre-
sided over by Professor de Martens.
professor of International law at the
University of st. Petersburg, will sit
forthwith to consider the distinction
between conditional and absolute con-
traband of war.
1t is expected that the result will
be communicated to the British and
American ambassadors by the end of
the week and that it will tend to the
removal Of existing causes of friction.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-29
BRILLIANT TENNIS GAME
WON BY CALIFORNIAN
A. E. Bell Defeats Robert Leroy in
the Final of AlI-Comers'
Singles

-THE-LAKE Ont,
Aug. 2S.-The finals in the interna-
tional tennis championships were ex-
ceptionally close and exciting. The
final Of the all-comers' singles brought
together Robert Leroy of New York
and A. z. Bell, the California cham
pion, and after five deuce sets of bril-
liant tennis the latter won out, his
steadiness and smashing being his
strong points. Score, rs, Ga, 4-6,
4-6. 81.
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There was most interesting SER
vice at Cathedral Mission, Second
street, yesterday, when the new organ
was played for the first time by Will
liam H Holt, organist of Grace
Church, California street. Mr.. Holt
had choir of thirty boys and quar-
tet. The organ proved to be a worthy
Instrument. 1t cost $500.
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VIOLENCE Is PUNISHED.

ALBUQUERQUE, y. NJ, Aug. IS
Judge 8. E. Baker has sentenced o.
Marinan, president Of the Albuquerque
Central Labor Union. to jail for seven
ty days and four other striking Santa
Fe machinists for sixty days for as
sault upon a strike breaker in viO-
lation of the courts strike injunction.
The. cases were appealed.
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Globe Trotters

And all travellers need a good trunk or
dress suit case. We can suit you in price
style and quality. Complete outfits for
travellers and everything new in our
Leather Goods Department. Sanborn.
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wife should not attempt to soften
a hardhearted husband by soaking him.