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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Japanese Attack Kuropatkin at
Liao Yang.
RUSSIANS FORCED TO RETREAT
Port Arthur Is on the Point of Falling
Into the Hands of the
japanese.

LONDON, Aug. pa dispatch from
Lao Yang this morning reports that
fighting to the south of Lao Yang con-
tinues 1t says: Sunday night and
today the Japanese have been pressing
continuously our southern front. Our
infantry fought under the most difficult
circumstances. The roads are almost
impossible and our troops in falling
back have been hampered by a number
of baggage and commissary wagons
which they have with them. Fighting
continued all day yesterday, finally re-
solving itself into a terrific guard act
ion. The Russian losses We're very
great. General Routoffsky and Colonel
Vonecaben We're among the killed"
A later dispatch from the same cor
respondent dated at o'clock this
morning reads: The Japanese artil-
ing. Owing to pressure on our front
south of Lao Yang our advance scouts
with the same vigor as yesterday. At
this moment the Japanese infantry is
advancing for an attack. Their regi-
ments are deploying and their men
pushing forward in open order
fal1 To
anese advanced with great rapidity and
the determination to spare no sacrifice.
One battalion attacking the Siaolingtsi
position lost all it's officers.
yesterday evening magnificent
spectacle was presented. Four Russian
corps were retiring across the plain
while the troops and guns remained to
protect rear batteries. The firing eX-
tended all along the line as fast as pos
sible. creating a deafening roar. 1t is
certain the battle of Lao Yang will be
a fierce, historic one"
A Central News Toxic correspondent
reports that the japanese have cap
tured Anping. - miles southeast of
Lao Yang, also Tanghoyeng. Il miles
southeast of Lao Yang. The Rus
slams abandoned Anping as soon as the
Japanese advance guard appeared. The
Russians left large quantities of stores.
From reports of scouts, the IS Rus
sian divisions in the lines about Lao
Yang number about 10000 men. The
Japanese have occupied Anschansnan,
which was evacuated by the Russians
Saturday.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Osler of Chicago and Poage Of Mil
waukee.
Outside of the track events the
weights will attract more than ordi-
nary interest when Flanagan, Rose
Plaw and Thomas come together. And
again in the 16-pound shot. to be de-
cided Wednesday, Rose of Michigan
will meet Coe the present worlds rec
ord holder; Sheldon, Quincy and Hyde
Of California. In the 56-pound weight
contest Flanagan will again meet Des-
marteau, the Canadian who beat him
at the A. A. U. championships several
years ago; Rose, Plaw, Johnston and
others.
Two excellent performers in the nigh
hurdles will be brought together
Thursday, Schulz of Milwaukee and
Scheideler of Indiana university. In
the pole vaulting the contestants will
include Dvorka of Chicago, Dole of
California, SamSe of Indiana, Durland
of Illinois and Anderson of New York.
In the discus throw there is another
remarkable list of entries, including
Sheridan, the present record holder;
Flanagan, who broke the record at
Louisville in 1901; Rose of Chicago,
VINO is said to have thrown the weight
1875 feet in practice, and the two Gre
clans, GeOrgantos and Kakousis.
The great Marathan race will be run
tomorrow. The distance if 40 kilO-
meters In addition to the American
entries for this event there are some
of the fastest runners of France, Ger
many. Greece and other European
countries entered. South Africa has
one entry and another of the contest
ants will be an Aggorote from the
Philippines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Judoe Parker Won't Talk.

ESOPUS, Aug. 29.-Judge Parker
declined to make any statement today
regarding David B. Hills expressed in
tention of retiring from the political
leadership of his party in this state
January l. He worked uniterruptedly
today on his letter of acceptance. Will
liam F. Sheehan left for New York this
morning to resume his work as chair
man of the executive committee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Mitchell Won't Butt In.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-JOhn Mitchell
left for Indianapolis this morning. he
said he would not see Chairman Cor
telyou relative to the possible inter-
ference of tne president in the mining
troubles of Colorado. The metal min
ers are not within his jurisdiction and
the coal miners have no difficulties or a
serious character
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

for unemployment in their old places.
The crux of the situation seems to rest
are desirous of returning to work and
who tonight will vote on this PROPOSE
ton. Their return will eliminate the
strikers best support and will prob
ably end the strike.
AS the result of the meeting of the
strikers conference board a Tetter was
sent to the packers asking a conference.
The packers replied that further con-
ferences would do no good and they
would not again meet the labor leaders.
The packers then issued a statement to
the public to the eeffct that their plants
are operating at almost their normal
capacity and that the men now en-
plOyed will be retained. New working
conditions will be inaugurated to pro-
vide full time for all work and a re-
duCtiOn of the number of the men en-
ployed in consequence.
This morning 200 can workers in the
Diesel plant of the American Can COM
pany was called out on account of the
alleged discovery that two cars of cans
had been delivered to the packers in
viola ton of an agreement with the un-
ion that none would be furnished dur
ing the strike. 1t is expected the strik-
ers' committee will report to the com
mittee of aldermen this afternoon that
they failed to secure any meeting OF
agreement with the packers. The lat
ter al noon declared that they hold nc
conference with the strikers and it was
a matter of Indifference whether the
men call or not.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Fa River Strike Is Costly.

FAL RIVER, Mass, Aug. 29.-The
sixth week of the textile strike in
volving $4,000 men was ushered in to-
the resumption of operations than
when the bitter contest began. The
strike so far has cost the workmen
$4,000 in wages and they have spent
$50, 900 from their treasury. Southern
have secured much bus
mess hitherto handled by local mills.
The manufacturers here are becoming
uneasy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Mutinx at Sultan's Palace.

BERLIN, Aug. "a dispatch to
Tageblatt from Constantinople says
tnat an Albenian body guard Of the
sultan at Yields Kiosk palace revolted
as the result Of the nom payment OF
wages. They were subdued by other
troops after several were killed or
wounded. The sultan was greatly dis
turbed by the occurrence.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
The Estate of Mrs. McVicker.

CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-The heirs or
the estate of Mrs. j. H. McNicller, who
died at Pasadena, Cal, last Thursday,
secured the appointment of an admin
istrator today in the probate court.
This action was taken in anticipation
of any clash that may result from the
arrival of DR.. II. f. Zegler in Chicago
with the body. 1t is asserted in his
petition that no will was left by the
deceased. The value of the property
is estimated at $2S5,00O.
The heirs named in the application
are Horace McVicker and Mrs Sarah
B. Game, of San Francisco and Miss
Jennie Boydston, Sterling, Ills. Neith-
er Dr. Zeigler nor Mrs. Minnie Effey,
of San Francisco who, it has been re-
ported. will contest for share Of the
estate, is mentioned.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Financial Crisis in Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 29.-Finan-
cial circles are becoming uneasy over
the money outlook. The banks of An
dreef Pemohenkin and Ossipoff have
suspended as the result of runs. A
rumor is current this morning that the
imperial bank is involved in the Ossi-
poff failure but this is denied.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
THE PACKERS
ARE STUBBORN
Refuse Further Conference
With Strikers.
CLAIM TO HAVE WON THEIR FIGHT
SAY Their Plants Are Running at
Normal Capacity and Present
Help Will Stay.
CLAIM TO HAVE WON THEIR FIGHT

CHICAGO. Aug. 29.-The national
executive board Of the butcher work.
men met this morning at the Transit
nouse to discuss the strike situation.
They claim to be considering plans
for, continuing the strike, but the pack
ers assert that the board is planning to
call the strike off. This is borne out by
1b4 fact that the butchers nave sent a
subcommittee to visit the packers.
The packers report many desertions
from the strikers ranks this morning
with added applications from strikers
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Bio Fire at Hood River.

HOOD RIVER, Or, Aug. 29.-F1re
before daylight this morning destroyed
a large canning factory ana other
buildings here. The loss Will prob
ably reach $4,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
c.or,. w. Cummings Dead.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-George w.
Cummings. vice president Of the Amer
lean Press association, died suddenly
last Sunday at Banff, Northwest Ter
.;,orv He was on his way from his
home at Los Angeles to New York.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Toqo Loans Bio Guns to Army.

ROME, Aug. ga telegram from
Chefoo reports that Admiral Togo has
off Port Arthur for use in the bonn
bardment of the city by the land forces.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Both Armies Fully Engaged.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 29.-Gen-
eral Kuropatkin reports that the whole
of the Russian force is now concen-
trated about Lao Yang. The japanese
under Generals kuroki and Nodzu have
united against the Russian left wing
while General Oku is advancing on the
Russian center and right wing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
RooseveIt's Finishing Touches.

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 29-Ine presl-
dent today is putting the finishing
touches on his letter of acceptance. NO
callers are expected today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Senator Hoar Is Cheerful.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 29.-Tne
condition of Senator Hoar is practically
unchanged today. 1t is reported that
he is cheerful and is taking nourish-
ment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
Russian Torpedo Boats Sighted.

LONDON, Aug. 29.-The Copenhagen
agent of Lloyd's wires that two Rus
sian torpedo boats passed there today
bound south.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29
o..,.v OIdfeId Will Recover.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29.-Barney Old
fold ia resting easy this morning. His
in iuries are not considered dangerous.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

Port Arthur on Its Last Pegs.
PARIS. Aug. 29.-The Echo de Paris
has received a dispatch from st. Pet
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-29

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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07
Sixteenth District
Republicans Meet.

The Sixteenth district Republican
congressional conference was held
at Danville Tuesday for the purpose
of eIecting two delegates to the
national convention at Chicago with
their alternates, and a presidential
elector.
The conference named as delegates
Messrs James Foster, of DanviIle, and
+. E. White, of Mt. Carmel. Alter
mates, Col. Charles Clement, of Sun
bury and Fred p. Vincent of Sullivan
county. Elector, w. G. Mcconnell,
Of Shamokin.
The conferees will meet at later
date and choose candidate for con-
grcss. So far Northumberland county
is the only one to endorse a candi-
date, DIR. f. w. Samuel, Of Mt.Car-
mel.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07
Fred p. Vincent Appointed.

Senator Quay has decided upon
Fred L. Vincent the assistant APP
praiser at Philadelphia and the nom
ination will be made by the Presi-
dent, to fill vacancy caused by the
death of Linn Hartranft, II numbes
of months ago. The position har
been left vacant for go long that
there has been endless speculation
as To- the recommendation thai will
be made
Another good place in PenDsyl-
vania will be judge of the East
ern district of this State. Congress
has just provided an additional Judge
for the Eastern district, owing TO the
increasing business before the Dis
trict Court Of that part Of the State.
The President has not yet signed
the bill, but will do so in a day or
two. 1t is generally understood
that james b. Holland OF Montgom-
cry county, the present United States
Attorney for the Eastern district win
be elevated to the judgeship.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07
Dam Blown Up With Dyna-
mite Oh Loyalsock.
Charles Bryan, Wallace Smell and Myron
Williams Charged With the Offense.

The big dam used for splashing
purposes on the Loyalsock creek
four miles above Hilisgrove was
partially destroyed by dynamite
Monday. The work was done by
Charles Bryan, it is said, who took
the precaution to station guards be.
low and above the dam, to keep peo-
pie who might be passing along the
road out of danger Mr.. Bryan
has u farm on the flats above the
dam which he finds is damaging to
his property at this season of the
year. The dam is owned by the
Emery Lumber company, and is
used to splash the logs down the
stream when the water is too low to
float them successfully without it,
The owners of thu dam knowing
that Mr.. Bryan complained about
the dam, prevented him carrying
out threats by keeping II. l.. Chill
son constantly on guard. 1t was
while ChilsOn was at dinner Monday
that Bryan appeared at the dam and
is alleged to have placed twenty
sticks ofdynamite in the two wicket
holes and set them off With him
were Wallace Smell and Myron Will
Jams whom he stationed as guards
along the public road which parallels
the creek. The explosion tore out
the gates, badly damaging the shoot
walls and fumes.
Mr.. McEwen foreman for the lum-
Der company, was at LapOrte We'd
nesday preparing for legal action
against the offenders. Mr.. Bryan
claims to have acted in accordance
with good council. The prospects
for big lawsuit is open and the
question to be raised aside from be-
ing responsible for the damage done,
those who took part in the affair
may be made to answer for interfer-
ing with the navigation of public
For this otfense, the legis.
laturc has passed law meant for the
protection of lumbermen and others
using navigable streams providing a
penalty of three years in the peniten-
liary. Warrants were served on
Bryan, Smell and Williams Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mr.. McEwen said lie would COM
mence at once to repair the dam
which would require two weeks or
more with large force of men.
Draw gates will be put in for tenn
porary use. The Lyoalsock drive
has not yet reached the dam and for
this reason the damaged parts will
be hurriedly patched.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07
Hon. John p. Elkin Nominated.

The Republican state convention
was called to order at 10 O'Clock q.
m. Wednesday, in the opera house
at Harrisburg. Hon. Thomas III.
Capp, of Lebanon, was unanimously
chosen temporary chairman. Res
olutions were then adopted provid-
ing for the various committees.
Speaker Harry Walton, of Philadel-
phia, named j. p. Elkin for supreme
court justice, in a speech which re-
ceived much enthusiasm. 1t was
seconded by Frank McClain and
carried by unanimous vote.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07
LOPEZ NEWS ITEMS.

Samuel Messersmith, John Hanes-
ly and others from Lopaz started for
Harrisburg this \. M. Tuesday Apr.
5th.
Ephriam Brown who has been
making his home with Mr.. Wood
ards people died Sunday eve' His
remains were sent to Easton for bur-
ial Mr.. Woodard accompanied the
remains.
There were two dances in Lopez
Monday eve, one at Mckibbins HO-
tel and one at the Hall both were
well attended.
David Finklestien our hustling
clother and outfitter is doing very
nice business in his line. Many city
stores does not carry 50 large line
of clothing. He can suit the most
fastidious.
Peter Rierdon has been on the sick
list but is better ut this writing. He
also has another boarder in his fam
lily. Its Il fine girl.
James Lavalle who had the mis-
fortune to l,reak his leg six weeks
ago and was taken to the Sayre Hos
pital, returned home this week, and
we are glad to see him back
Millie Kunkle of South Brook at
tended the ball here Monday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07

After two days consideration of
the postoflice appropriation bill, the
senate committee reported it, and it
was taken up in the senate.
Among the important amend
ments to the bill are the following:
The salaries of rural free delivery car
riers are fixed at s720 a year, and the
carriers are permitted to carry mer-
chandise for hire and receive SUBJ
scription for and deliver newspapers
and periodicals so long as this occu.
patton does not interfere with the
proper discharge of their duties. 1t
is stipulated, however, that the car
riers shall not discriminate against
anyssnewspaper which desires to Il
vail itself of the privilege of en-
ploying them Senator Clay's amend
ment increasing the salary Of the
purchasing agent for the postoffice
department $500 and requiring that
all supplies must be bought by COM
petitive bids, the contracts to be
given to the lowest bidders, and that
n schedule Of the bids must be sent
to congress annually, was adopted.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07
Treasurer's Sale of Seated and
Unseated Lands.

Agreeable to the provisions of an Act of Assem-
bly, entitled, AN Act directing the mode OF sell
ing Unseated Lands for taxes. passed the 10th day
OF March, 1873, and the supplements thereto, l,
LEE r. GAvITT Treasuser OF the County of Sulli-
van, hereby give notice TO all persons concerned
that unless the County. State Road School and
seated Lands situated in said county and paid
before the day OF sale, the whole or such part OF
each tract as will pay the taxes and such cost
in Loporte, said county of Sullivan on the 18th
day of June, 1904. being the second Monday OF
June. The sale to be continued by adjournment
from day to da: II deemed necessary for arrear.
ages of taxes due. and assessed and cost accrued
OH each tract respectively.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07
William !. Griffin, who was vel

William j. Griffin, who was well
known here having spent his sum
mer vacations here for the last few
years, died at the Philadelphia Hos
pital where he had been employed as
an attendant in the insane depart
ment, about two week ago, it is
thought, from quick consumption.
He was about thjrtyiive years OF
age.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07

Also, at the same time and place, the
following tracts and parcels of land
duly assessed and returned on the seat
ed list, prior to 1902, will be sold for
arrearages Of taxes in the names of the
present or former owners. In accord
ance with the provisions Of an act of
Assembly passed April 30, A. d. 1874:
Acres Names Tax
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-04-07

The people of Bradford county are
to be congratulated upon the estab-
lishment of rual free delivery of mail
for the whole county. With the ex-
ception of portion of Windham
township for which the inspectors
could find no feasible way to estab-
lish routes every house in the county
will after May l, have daily deliv
ery and collection of mail. This
means much in more ways than one.
The people should now do there part
by promptly selecting and erecting
proper mail boxes, and cheerfully
comply with the regulation. IL is
no small undertaking to establish II
county system and it will need the
earnest and hearty cooperation OF all
concerned.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12

York. had been engaged to make from fourteen 70
twenty speeches in Illinois II is expected thar Mr.
Schurz will begin his itinerary in this State early
in October. He is scheduled to make half dozen
speeches in the ST. Clair district alone where the
Democrats figure that they can defeat Congress
man Rodenoerg and elect j. Nick Perrin. of Belle
Vile Mr.. SchurE also will speak in Chicago. Esin.
Decatur and Peoria
Members of the Republican National COMMITTEES
who have consulted with leading Chicago German
Americans with reference TO the SchErz itinerary
assert they do not fear the influence OF the New
York man. Carl Schrrz is political trapezs per-
former" said Director Tawney. OF the Republican
National Speakers Bureau
Signs OF great activity are 70 be noted At Demo-
cratic headquarters and National Committeeman
Sullivan and John P. Hopkins are among the hard
est workers. Mr.. Hopkins spent the afternoon OF
Friday reading copv N MS Snlrt sleeves At tne
sherman House The Democratic COMMITTEES ls
sending out a vast amount of literature" Chair
man Taggart of the Democratic NationaI Commit
tee will come Chicago soon, according 70 M
Sullivan. but the date is not announced
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
PRESIDENT At CHURCH.
Senator Fairbanks VIII Be at Oyster
Bag To-day.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 11--President Roose-
welt and his family attended service at Christ
Church this morning. The Rev. H. II. Wash
burn the rector preached on Peace" deploring
the fact that the clash of war seems destined to
ring In the ears of children and our chill
dren's children for generations. He said in part:
You remember when a peace congress was held
home and abroad. and when arbitration was ad-
vocated TOR the settlement of all disputes between
nations they hoped abolish internecine strife
and the horrors OF war. The theory is beautiful
and Godiike but we cannot overiGoS II the fact that
viii double up their fists at supposed wrong or
injury as quickly and detiantly did their grand
fathers and great grandfather How. despite our
boasted civilization. have devastated our
own and foreign lands. Alliances triple and
quadruple. have been as ropes OF sand. What
standing armies OF thousands and tens OF thou
sands confront another upon the lines which
separate natonalitiesi What ships, freighted with
Instruments Of death and destruction. plough tho
seasi
New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
THE PHILIPPINES QUESTION

~, ouF opponents promise Independence to the
riunppine Islands. Here again we are confront
60 oy the fact that their irreconcilabIs d,ra.
.-oes OF opinion among themselves their nro,,aa
- ,nAOillty TO create constructive policy wben
DO~ef' snd their readiness. for the sake ~
,s.onehtary political expediency. to abandon the
ssr,,., .'es upon which they have insisted as es-
INA, conspire to puzzle US as TO wbethsr .,
90 or 90 not intend in good faith - 'le
.s promise If they are given control Of the eo,,
,nds1anS.- ~ 'her platform they declare for
en1ence apparentiy-for their lane1,ar. Sc g
ana ,ns SDseore-"ithout qualification as TO time:
lu, inoeeo' qualification as to t,n,s 8 80
aOsuroity for we have neither right me- = an
Saa our successors when it is irnposs,bla -
loreten the conditions which NAV 10
,a,t. s mere is any principle involved IN the
fer Few = vsaaa Just as wrong to deny independence
isw years as TO deny it for an ,,,ssa..e
period But IN later and equally ofc,aI m .noeinite
ICES oy our opponents the term seIs-,o- ul'er-
M nlent was substituted for indenanaa-'5 O'era-