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Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
RUSSIAN RECONNAISSANCE.
Developed Into a Battle Lasting Well
 Along in the Night.

St. Petersburg, June 27.-The gem eral staff has received the following dispatch from Lieutenant General Sak- haroff dated June 26. The following are the details of a reconnaissance of the Japanese forces made by a Russian de- tachment on June 22 at Ayariamyna (Ai Yang Tien mem.
 At 10:30 a. m. the cavalary of our advance guard drove the enemy from the trenches of their advanced posi- tions. At 1:20 p. m. four Russian guns of the mountain horse artillery had been placed in position against the en- emy's right flank which they bombarded with great success, the enemy retiring The retired ranks of the Japanese troops developed a violent fusilade which, however, was almost without re- suit.
 At this moment our infantry came up and four companies were thrown against the right flank of the enemy's position one company being held in reserve to protect our right flank against the Japanese companies which were advancing. The enemy fell back under the energetic pressure of our forces for a distance of two or three
 
 D. m.
 At the moment that our Cossack battery approached the enemy's princi- pal position it was exposed to a con- centrated fire of eighteen mountain guns, and within a few minutes eight Cossacks were killed and twenty were wounded. The gunners at that time had the shelter of a stone building, but
  the enemy until the main position of the enemy was reached when three re- giments of Japanese infantry were dis covered Having ascertained th- strength of the enemy the commander of our detachment determined to stop the advance ana ordered the noun tain battery not to change it's position l in order not to expose it to unnecessary losses.
 The encmy's right flank took the of l fensive at D. m. Our two com panfes of sharp shooters and a com pany of cavalry commanded by Second Captain Cerderberg, having dismounted put the Japanese battalion to full re- treat by well sustained point blanl, volleys, which inflicted considerable ! losses.
 "The fight continued until nightfall ! Thanks to the darkness. we were able to move our guards. A vacillatins ad- vance of the enemy's infantry was checked by the fire of our sharD-shoot- CTS and the fight ended at D. m | Our losses were Staff Lieutenant Col. Romeiko GoIrki. Lieutenant Col. Yakovlef. Lieutenant Of Cossacks Ne vttoff, Second Lieutenant of Cossacks Nikolaieff, Second Lieutenant Schif- losh and Second Lieutenant Hoffr1a n and twenty-six men killed and B men wounded, seven of them seriously. The enemy's losses were considerable"
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
lie Positively Will Not be a
 Candidate at St. Louis
CLEVELAND'S HIS CHOICE
If He Should be out of the Question, the Delaware Judge Would be Con- soled by the Nomination of the New York Judge.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 2T.-A special dispatch to the Record from Whining ton, Dela., says: Judge George Gray today expressed his hope that former President Grover Cleveland would be nominated for the presidency by the St. Louis convention. Next to Cleve- land, he favors Judge Parker.
 When asked if his own resolution not to be a candidate had been changed by the instructions of the Delaware dele gation in his favor and by the recent indorsement of his candidacy by lead CTS in. the various states, Judge Gray said: "I have repeatedly stated that I am not and will not be a candidate fer the presidential nomination.
 II have also repeatedly said that l am in favor of Judge Parker if Cleve- land is out of the question. Cleveland has been my first choice. If he does not receive the nomination l hope 1t will go to Judge Parker"
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
RUSSIANS KEPT THE COAL.
Anticipated Finding of the VIadivostok
 Prize Court-

Vladivostok, June 27.--The prize court has condemned the British steamer Allentown, captured by the Russian VIadivostok suadron recently In the straits of Korea, for carrying contraband of war and has contiscat- ed the ship and her cargo of $500 tons of anthracite coal valued at $500.0O0. The firm at Singapore, to which the coal was consigned, is the same con- cern that supplied Japan with contra band during the Japanese Chinese Wal.
 The Japanese schooner captured bv Russian torpedo boats at the time of the recent raid has also been condem- ned.
 The captains of the prizes are allow ed month in which to appeal.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28

else, although it is admitted to Lave
 been unfortunate for the squadron ac
 such critical time that it's command
 CT should be an officer like Wiestho-t,
 who though personally a brave sailor,
 never before flew his flag over squad
 ron. It is pointed out that he could
 not have been forced to get out of Port
 Arthur, as the situation there is not
 yet by any means desperate. If he
 fought his way back through the in- vesting fleet it was because one of his
 patched up ships had broken down or for some other urgent reason. If he arrived in the outer harbor at night hc
 probably did not want to go into the inner roadstead because the narrow
 ness of the channel made night naviga- ton dangerous or possibly because one of his ships stranded at the entrance of the channel. Nothing else could
 account for his remaining in the outer roadsted, where he would be exposed to the attack of the Japanese torpedo boats at night.
 There is belief that the Vladivostok squadron put to sea on Saturday and Is likely to be heard of in the Korean straits. The Associated Press receiv- ed curious dispatch from it's Russian
 correspondent. at Vladivostok, who took
 pains to say that Vice Admiral Skryd-
 loff's squadron would probably be un-
 able to go O1t again for weeks, as the ships have to go into dry dock for tho purpose of thoroughly over hauling their boilers and cleaning their hulIs preparatory to putting to sea to meet the Baltic squadron. The dispatch added that one of the torpdo boats had
 been battered by the storm during the | last expedition to the Japanese coast.
 In conclusion the correspondent says
 that nothing has been heard of Vice 1 Admiral Kamimura's squadron.
 The statement that Prince Ja me O,
 Bourbon was an eye witness to the killing of the Russian wounded at Va 1 fangow attracts considerable attention
 in official circles as the character of such testimony cannot be ignored. Of | ficial aaction, however, is likely to be
 deferred until the reports of the Russ sian commanders have been received. War office officials are disposed 10 re = gard such acts as the work of individ- ual frenZied soldiers and they cannot
 believe that it is the intertion of the | Japanese commanders to countenance
 programme of mo quarter"
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
The Coroner s Inquest Con- duCted Over the Course
Thf HULK INSPECTED
The Probable Starting Place of That Awful Fire - The Members of the Federal Commission of Inquiry Ae- companied the Expedition.

New York. June 27.-The corOncr-s disaster was taken to the hulk of the burned steamer at Erie Basin today. and after an inspection of the wreck and an examination of several wit nesses proceeded in police patrol boat over the route followed by the steamer on the day of the ill-fated excursion.
 Commander Winslow. of the navy who with General Wilson. of the army was appointed to make the federal in quiry into the disaster. was on board the Slocum when the coroner and hl- party arrived. Commander winslow was accompanied by Supervising in- spector Gen. Uhler and District Head Inspector Rodie. Commander Winslow compiled a description of the Slocuur's interior as he found it. On board the Slocum. Coroner Berry led the way to the forward hatchway, q blackened opening in the midst of the pile of rot ting life preservers. tangled iron and half burned barrels. Torrance Mo Manus, counsel for the Knickerbocker | Steamboat company. was asked by the coroner if he would concede that that was the spot where the fire was first l discovercd
 MT. McManus declined to Concede Co anything and Edwin BraEdoN. assist ant engineer was called as a witness and answered the question affirmative ly.
 Former Fire Marshal Thomas Freel said he had examined the hold of the vessel. Ee found that the fl-c started in one of the barrels.
 "Hcw can you tell?"
 "The barrel tells" MT. Freel replied holding up one of the loosened slaves "The biackened edges show II was burned from the bottom and from the inside out. There are no marks of burning on the outside. except in a small place where it burned through.
 After seeing all of the hulk they de- sired. the patrol boat started up the river. Captain Edward Van Wart. chief pilot Of the Slocum, took the helm and pointed out to the jury the exact course taken by the Slocum- Captain Van Wart believes that Captain Van Schaick in running his vessel 10 North Brother Island did the best that could be cone under the circumstances.
 The inquest will probably be com pleted tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
NOTHING IMPROPER.
Report of the Alleged Irregularities r
 Specimen Postage Stamp.

Washington, June 27.-The report af Assistant Attorney General Charles H. Robb on the investigation of alleged irregularities in the bureau of Third Assistant Postmaster General Edwin c. Madden in connection with the print ing and disposition of specimen postage stamps has been submitted to the pres ident and was made public today.
 It finds nothing improper in MT. Mad den's conduct and says the practice Of the gratdItUus distribution of linn ited numebr of books las obtained in the post office department ever since postage stamps were first printed. The report recommends that the practice be discontinued as theoretically wrong from an administrative point of view
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
DEATH OF A MURDERER.
Shot Which He Fired Into His Own
 Head Proved Fatal.

Rumford Falls, Me, June 27.-~John May Bunnell last night because she re- fused to receive his attentions and then shot himself through the right temple. died today. He was conscious a part uf the night, but failed rapidly until his death.
 He made no statement regarding lls crime. Coroner Fred A. Porter decided an inquest unnecessary. and if the body is not claimed within a day or two it will be shipped to the Maine Medical school at Brunswick.
 A sister living at Great Works has been notified. The funeral of Miss Bunnell will be held at Tydonvill,.. from the home of her stepfather, David IsbiSteP
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
Opening of a Battle Which
 Will Be Decisive
NO FALLING BACK NOW
An Engagement Between Outposts Amounting to a Battle St. Peters, burg Still Wondering What Hap pened at Port Arthur Thursday.

St Petersburg, June T.-Lieuten- ant General Sakaroh's dispatch re- ceived tonight confirms the belief tbat 1he great decisive battle of the cam norn between General Kuropatkin' s main army and the armies of Generals Euroki and Oku is imminent. The three armies probably aggregate SnO,- 600 men and their outposts are today in touch all along the line The Japa- nesc evidently tried to draw Kuropat- kin as far suth as possible, holding as an incentive a. check to the advance of Okus main army Meantime Oku swung sharply to the eastward to join Kuroki toward Chapan pass, Kuroki at the same time moving a strong force by the right flank toward Hai Chen%.
 The main Japanese advance ccD- tinues along the main Feng Wang Cheng-Liao Yang road, avoiding the MaO-Tien pass by a detOur to the north ward. The advance at all points is being attended by skirnishing. Noth- ing is known here of the exact pCl7t at which Kuropatkin's main force Is concentrated, though it is believe that q large part of the Liao Yang force has been moved to point be- tween Kin. Chau and Ta-Tche- Klao.
 According to an Associated Press dispatch from Ta-Tche- Kiao today, a large force has pushed southward from -Tche-Kiao against Ol1u. While Kuropatkin is thus extending himself, the Japanese with great mobility seem to be trying to concentrate for the purpose of striking the Russians ill the flank and rear
 Viceroy Alexieff's message tonight with Q brief dispatch from Rear Ad- miral WisthOft, maya commander at Port Arthur, throws little additional light on the sea fighting off Port Ar thur. The admiralty and emperor are waiting for further details with the same eagerness as the general publ lie. The latter today for the first time received information through the mo dlum of foreign telegrams that a fight had occurred. The loss of three ves- sels of the Port Arthur f1e4t is admit. ted to be a severe blow, especially if 1t was not purchased by a greater loss to the Japanese than is reported by Vice Admiral Togo. The meagerness of the report is greatly mystifying to the authorities, who continue to ba- lieve that there has been a fight which has not yet been reported.
 In absence of further information the admiralty is not disposed to criti-
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
THE soUADRoNs DEPARTURE,
AIexieff Still Has Nothing to Say of its
 Return.

St. Petersburg, June 27-Emperor Nicholas has received the following telegram from VIccroy AleXieff, dated June 27: According to reports re- ceiVed from Rear Admiral Wiesthoft and Rear Admiral Grigorivitch, dated respectively onJune 20, and 23 the sor- tie of the Port Arthur squadron was preceded by. prolonged work in destroy ing the enemy s. mines by means of nets carried on all the ships boats and on dredging fotillas.
 "On night of June 22-2$ a fight op cured off Port Arthur between our tor pedo boats and the Japanese torpedo boats in which Captain Bliosieff and Lieutenant Smirenoff were slightly wounded.
 At two o'clock in the afternoon our squadron put to sea when eleven Ja-
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
ST. PETERSBURG RREATHLEss.

St. Petersburg, June 27.-Nct since the war began has such an air of ex- citement pervaded the war office, and the admiralty. The news received in the next few days is expected to ksrge- ly determine the fate of the present campaign on land and sea.
 Che Foo advices stimulate the sur mise that a great battle has been fought at sea, and that the Japanese suffered heavily. All direct news from the land side indicates an imminent and decisive battle near Ia Che Kiao. General Kuroki was only fourteen miles from the Russian army yesterday, ac- cording to advices from the front.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
SAVINGS INTEREST UP.
Two New York Banks Increase Rate
 10 Four Per Cent Yearly.

New York, June 27.-Two more sav- ings institutions--the Dime Savings bank and the Brooklyn Savings bank have increased their interest rate to de- positors. Each of these banks has made a semi-annual declaration of in terest amounting to per cent, for the six months. This equals 4 per cent, yearly and represents an increase of one-half of l per cent a year over the rate heretofore paid.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
M ETALS.

New York. June 27.-Copper was slightly lower in London, closing at f5S 15s for spot and at f56 13s ed for futures. The local market held steady. however, with lake quoted at $12.621AQ 1275; electroiytic $12.50@12.621a. and casting at $12121k@12.25. Lead was steady and unchanged at $4.2004.SO in the local market and at f11 los in Lon don. Srelter was a shade higher in New York, closing at s4.S0@4.9O: aI- though London reported a small de- cline. with spot at f22. Silver, 55A Mexican dollars, 46.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
GRAIN.

Chicago, June 27.-Liberal world shipments and favorable returns from the southwestern harvest fields had a weakening influence on the wheat mar ket today.
 September wheat opened at SIS to Sl3sc, sold up to S13s@s1kc, and closed at SoHc, after the price had touched S0%c September corn opened at 4SA c to 4S1sc, sold between 4SMc and 4Sss O 4S12c. and closed at 1874 AG4Sssc. After opening unchanged to 41%c, SeptsInb r oats sold between 3134c and 317sc: clcs- inE at 312s 931Bc.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
JOHN GILBERT MEIees DEAD.
With His Brother He Built Famous
 Orrya Railroad in Peru.

London, June 27.-John Gilbert Meiggs, one of the best-lSnown and most highly respected Americans of this city. died at his residence here to- day. MT. Meiggs, /who was born in New England v years ago. had for the past thirty years lived in London. With his brother, Henry Meiggs, he built the famous Orrya railroad il Peru, which is still regarded as one of the greatest feasts of engineering.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, June 27.-Cattle receipts, 17.O00; Texans. 1000. Strong to 10c higher: good to prime streets. $5.60g 5.65; poor to medium, $4.50@5.50; stock CTS and feeders, $2.2504.50; COWS. s15o Q4.50: heifers,' $2.Oo@5.25; canners. s1.6O@2.6O: >bulls, $2OO@4.25; calves. R.5O@5.25; Texas fed steers, $4SO9 5.25. Sheep receipts, 1S,000; steady: good to prime wethers, $4256500; fair to choice mixed, S3506450; western sheep, $3.5O@4.75; native lambs, $4.C0g 100. western lambs. $4.00G5.0O.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
FILIPINos IN BOSTON.
Were Given a Reception By Governor
 Bates at the State House.

Boston, June 21.--A reception by Gov. Bates at the state house was tie first feature on the programme today. for the visit of the Filipino commits rioners !n this city. Gov. Bates was assisted in receiving the yisitoss by several members of his staff Later the guests were driven to the Boston public library and then to Cambri1 1gc t. visit Harvard university. There President Charles w. Eliot met th3 F;lipinos.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
A B. G M. WRECK.

Killings, Mont, June 27.--Passenger train No. fl on the Burlington and Mis- souTi was wrecked this side of New Castle, Wyoming, this morning, crash ing into an open switch and colliding with a train of stock cars on a siding. Larry olden and a waiter named Kin. ny were injured.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
HAITI TO BE TAUGHT.
A French Warship Will be Dispatched
 to That Restless Island.

Berlin, June 27.-The government has decided to send a warship to Port Au Prince, Hayti. after having agreed with the French government that a simple apology was not sufficient reparation on the part of the government of Hay ti for the recent stoning of the French and German ministers by the palace guard at the Haytian capital.
 What form of eXpiation the two gov comments will demand is not yet known, but Germany has decided to act harmOniously with France.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
ITS UP TO WILSON
The Man Responsible for Santa Fs Mschinists' Strike Must Take Charge.

Topeka, Kas., June 2I.-Mr. Nl- son. the fourth vice-president of the International Association of Machi1- ists, is to take charge of the Santa Fe machirists strike tomorrow. NIT. Wilson is charged with the respOnstb l. ity for the present strike and it is th , plan of the machinists to push the matter of the settlement one way or the other.
 The Santa Fe management today re- iterated its determination to hav@ nothing to do with the union. as they have plenty of the best kind of ma chinists to fill the places made vacant by the strikers
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
A WEST VIRGINIA BOOM.

Parkersburg, w. Va, June 2.-The West Virginia delegation to the St. Louis convention started from here to- day occupying several private cars. They will launch a boom at St. Louis for John T. McGraw of West Virginia, as vice-presidential candidate. MT. McGraw has twice been his party nom- inee for United States senator and has been national committeeman for West Virginia for eight years.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
A LOVERS QUARREL. |.
The Young Woman Could See Nothing
 Worth Living for.

Evanston. Wyo., June 27.-Miss Nora Mills, daughter of James Mills, local agent for the Continental Oil company, committed suicide today by taking. strychrine. She was 9 years of aga and is said to have been disappointed oyer a lovers quarrel.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
RUSSIANS MOVING FORWARD.
The PreIiminaries of the Great Battle
 Are On.

Ia Ceh Kiao, Liao Tung peninsula, June 27.-A great battle seems to be impending. A portion of the Russian army has assumed the offensive against the Japanese forces under Gen. Oku, and it is reported that General Kuroki is moving along the Russian left flank against Hai Cehn. Severe fighting is reported to be in progress near the village of Ton Chen.
 All day yesterday Russian troops were hurrying southward from Ia Che Ikiao. As night fell the battalions were continuously moving out briskly to the accompaniment of their battle cries. News has just reached here that Gen. Kuroki is marching on Hai Cheng.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
IHt OLD STORY RETOlD ON BASE BALL FIELDS
The Stock Market Yesterday Duller
 Than Ever.

New York June 27.-There was hore and some expectation in the cir- cles of professional operators in stocks that the new week opening would wilt ness aya expansion of dealings and broadening of interest in the market, but the market proved even more list less and sluggish than usual.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
HARVEST HAND RATES.
A Big Boom in Santa Fc Business in
 Kansas.

Topeka, Kas., June 27.-Harvest hand rates on the railroads went into effect today and as result the trains are being crowded with men going to the wheat fields in Central Kansas. The Santa Fe is doing much larger busi- ness in transporting harvest hands than last year. Much extra equipment is being put into use on account, of rush.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
STOCKS.

Atch., 722s, pfd., 95A; N. J. Cent. 16l; c. & O., 3O%4; St. P, IT; Big Four, 69; c. & S., 15a4; 1st pfd., 1872; End pfd., 20 Erie, 2S3s; Manhattan. 147M: Metropolitan, 1OSA; Mo. Pac, e2!z N. Y. C., 116; Penn, 1151z; So' Pac. 465s; St. L.. and San Fran, 2nd pfd., 45A; U. P. 92: Amalgamated Cop per, 50; Sugar. 126@s; Anaconda, 72: U. S. Steel. 97s; pfd, 5512; Western Unicn- Sek
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Louisville: Louisville, 5; Toledo, 3. At Columbus: Columbus. 10: Indian apolis, 2.
 At St. Paul: St. Paul. [: Milwau- kee, 4.
 At Minneapolis Minneapolis. 8; Kan sas City, 1.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
BONDS,

U. S. ref. 2s. reg, 1O42; coupon. 1o5N; U. s. reg. 1O594; coupon, 1O6; U. s. new 4s reg, 1924; coupon, 1S23s; U. $. As, reg, 1c6A; coupon. 107A.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
SESSION, CAL. GUTTED.

Sisson, Cal, June 27.-Fire started tn a jewelry store and destroyed the maiA portion of the town. The loss is $500, 900 with little insurance.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
WOOL AND HIDES.

NEW YORK, June 27.-Hides aad wool steady.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28

panese ships and twenty-two torpedo boats were visible on the horizon.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28
Results of League and Association
 Games Yesterday.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

BROOKLYN, 1; BOSTON. ?.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28

House ir Churchill Addition Wanted: have a cash customer that wants small hoTe in this addition. Come In quick. E. F. Pascoe. no North Gen. ter st.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-28

Must sell this week for $500: 6 1-2 acres of alfalfa, 1 1-2 acres in cante-, loupes; fine water facilities; room house; stable, etc., E. D. Pascoe' 1lO N Centre st.