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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
VIRGINIA now IN
THE FRIG|D| zone
Streams iii Bait, County Dry
From Drouth and Ground
js.i. Frozen.
QUESTION OF WATER SERIOUS.
Several Falls Of Snow i'll North
crn Virginia Block the Roads.
No Mail From Richmond.

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g WARM SPRINGS, VA. Dec. 15.-The
water question OF this section Of Bath
county has about reached a dreadful ell
max. Practically all the wells In this
village and a large number OF the springs
have run dry and families are forced to
use from a limited number OF springs and
carry their water a great distance in
some instances. Last winter before any
OF tho rains could be absorbed by the
earth, tho ground froze tight and consc-
qucntly most OF the water was carried
away by the creeks and branches.
Therefore, the ground being so dry,
tho spring rains had very little effect upon
the watcr courses, then this summer fol-
loved With drought and now. after u
small amount OF rain last week the earth
IL frozen about two feet deep, the ground
covered with five inches OF snow and the
mercury registering anywhere from zcro
to and above day after day. 1t begins
u look as though the people OF this Sec
ton shall yet be great sufferers Tor tho
lack OF water.
or course this dry spell has no effect
whatever upon the mineral springs, Tor
which Warm Springs Is famed, for though
dry as 1t has been these springs seem 70
Increase II anything.
The cold springs, however, which form
the mountain streams and Whitewater the
larger part OF tho people use. arc nearly
all dry.
Jackson's River is about ceased flowing
even and as far west as the Grecnbrier
Eiycr. there liz great scarcity OF water,
the river having about gone dry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
PHOEBUS AFFAIRS.
Weather Stops Street Work.
Lodge Officers Elected.

PIIOEBUS, VA, December 15.-The
sidewalk paving which has been going
on at lively rate during the past month,
on Mellen and Mallory Streets, has come
to sudden STOP by rain. frost and snow,
The larger part Of Mellen Street is all
ready completed, which adds very much
to the beauty Of the street.
4 The Hampton Roads Electric Railway
Company has completed its track TO Old
Point, and cars are being regularly run
as far as the Sherwood Hotel.
Monitor Lodge, No. 1877 A, F. and A.
NJ. will install the following officers on.
st. Johns night, December 9th:
Joseph Vitale. worshipful master;
Thomas King, senior warden; W. H. Pow
err, junior warden; J. D. WHINE, secre-
tary; e. M. Tennis, treasurer: John Ack-
erInan senior deacon; L. P. Furness,
Junior deacon; William Baulch, W. =.
Larrabee, a. NJ Hanger, trustees.
Old Point Lodge, No. 144. L. o. o. F.,
elected the following officers last night:
Is w. B. Floyd, noble grand; W. II. ster-
ling. vice grand \; A. D. Johnson, record
ing secretary; NJ. H. Haas. financial sec
rotary; E. s, Wallace, treasurer; ----
Goddard chaplain. z. s. Wallace, M. Fl.
Haas, ]. D. Whine, trustees
3 Greble Lodge, No. 1877, l. o. o. F.,
elected the following officers at Its last
meeting:
e. L.. Holtzclaw. noble grand; j. y.
lobe, vice-grand: G. z. Moger. recording
secretary: w. F.. lara bee, financial Sec
rotary; James Mitchell, treasurer: G. S.
}Conklin chaplain. }6 E. s I.f5 Hol tzclaW,
James Mitchell, w. L. Hudgins, trustees.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
CHESTERFIELD COURT.
Survey Of a Railroad to Tide
Water-Feed the Birds.

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Il CHESTERTIELD,G VA, Dec. 15.-Judge
Watson has written the Circuit Court
clerk that he will hold a special term OF
court Tomorrow. Some unfinished bust.
ness that was continued over from the
last term will engage the Judge for a
few hours ard the court Will then adj
journ until February.
The supervisors will meet here next
Monday.
Messrs. ohm "A and Charles "A. Faus-
net Of Ohio, have purchased the old
home place Of the late DIR. T. Chea tham
near the courthouse. and purpose to es-
tablish a poultry business on the farm,
which is considered very dciraD,e. proper
~. a 4 E5l5
The county road force is now camped
on the premises, having been driven ten-
fporaryily from, It's work on the court
house road at Swift Creek Bridge by
the rough weather. 4 ff
An advance agent of the engineering
corps recently located in the coal basin
OF Glover Hill District, was. in this neigh
borhood a day or two ago, presumably to
locate a line across the county to the
James for railroad to Underwater.
Hon. P. ". q Cogbill has been suffering
yesterday and to-day with an acute at
tack OF indigestion but seems to be
on the mend 5j53s
n Mr. FL. H. Cogblll. an ardent and sue
icessfui huntsman, is making some effort
to protect the pa rtrdgea In this vicinity
from starvation during the protracted
snow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
.OUT|ABLE GOODS
ON u. S. CRUISER.
Several Boxes Confscatei on
the Warship San
francisco.
CONSERVATION ON BOARD
Officer Begs Customs Officer Not
to Modest Goods, Pleading
Ignorance Of the Law.
CONSERVATION ON BOARD
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December
16.-Deputy Collector r.. NJ. Smith, sta
toned at Old Point Comfort, Wednesday
boarded tho cruiser San Francisco, and
confiscated several boxes Of dutiable
goods which, 1t Is said, were being snug
gled into this country.
The San Francisco came hero from
Japan VIA Gibralter. and before she
reached Hampton Roads, the customs
officials In this port were notified that
she was suspected Of having dutiable
good on board
p It Is said that the visit Of the customs
officer created CONSERVATION on board the
cruiser.
Just what TRANSFERRED. is not known, but
when Deputy Collector Smith came
ashore he had three boxes containing
ostrich feathers, decorated Japanese
ware costly Japanese fans and other.
dutiable goods. 1t is said that the boxes
were consigned to q Baltimore firm.
and It is supposed that they would have
been smuggled ashore and sent to their
destination at the first favorable oppor-
tunity. g rs e
5 It Is said that one OF the officers OF
the ship pleaded with the collector not
to confiscate the goods, pleading that.
there was no intent to defraud the gov
ernment, and that the officers were ig-.
norant Of the customs law.
An investigation probably will follow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
COLD IN APPOMATTOX.
A Family With the Smallpox
and Fear Of It's Spread.
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Il SPANISH OAKS. VA. Dec. 15.-The
three inches deep. and itis still falling
at this time The weather has been ex-!
tremely cold for some days. Yesterday
the thermometer registered four degrees
'Mr.J. a. owen. at oakville. has small
.pox in It's worst form. His wife has
taken it from him. but IN a milder form;
been exposed and Will doubtless have It.
too. Mr.. Owen contracted the disease
from negro boy who had recently re-
The board Of health have taken pro-
measures to prevent the spread
Of the disease, burt It Is feared that they
Der OF colored people have been exposed,
Judge Hundley, at the December term
Of his court. appointed Mr.. ] ohm G. Shearer
assessor Of real estate, Mr.. shearer Will
year, teitS ilsi. j4f9
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
NAVAL TUG GOES
TO THE |E BOTTOM 30 !
Sunk in the Night and the Crew
Had a Marrow Es-
cape.
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NORFOLK, VA, December 15'-The
United stotes naval tug Mohawk Sank
at her rnooring at the navy yard IT to-day tl
One OF the deck hands. who stuck TO the
whistle cord, blowing signals OF distress
until the vessel went down was rescued;
with difficulty by other members OF The
crew, who had sought safety on the wharf,
when the tug was first discovered TO be.
settling, When the fireman Of the Mo
hawk went on deck this morning he no.
ticed that the boat was low IN the water
and called the remainder Of the tug $
complement, It was found that the Mo-
hawk was making water RAPIDLY, and
efforts were made to secure her to ihe
wharf and prevent her sinking. III the
meanwhile the deck hand held down the
whistle and did not lot go until the boat
had gone under, No reason can be as
signed for Gl,e Mohawk's sinking.
Admiral Harrington this afternoon or
dered court Of Inquiry to investigate
the sinking OF the Mohawk, consisting Of
the following officers: Captain Howard.
Captain smAal and Commander Thesis.
Il The body convened at once In the ad-
ADMINISTRATION building and had before It
all witnesses In the case, consisting
Of several members OF the crew Of the
tug Alice, who were aboard ahe Mohawk
last night. and the deck hands and the
foreman OF the Mohawk's crew.
It appears that Quarternlaster Miller
was In charge Of the tug and on watch
at tho time tho Mohawk sank. Ma
chinist Markham was aboard and two
deck hands, Brown and Saulsburg were
sleeping in the forward peak.
Below in the flre-room was Fireman
Jones Frederick, colored He arose early,
as usual, In order to stir his BANKED fires
and renew steam In ahe boilers for, the
days work. when he found the engine
aroused tho sleeping members Of the
crew, and 1t Is we'll that he did, for
within FIVE minutes after he gave warn
Ing the vessel was alt the bottom IN thirty
feet of water
The men all got OF safely, except Deck
Hand Brown. who ran UP to the pilot
house and sounded the siren as long as
the tug was htlont. The alarm brought
out the watch and guard hut nothing
could be done to prevent the sinking OF
the tug, She went down In deep water.
and only few feet CT her tall funnel IS
visible, 88.
R The opinion Is held IN some quarters
that the sinking az tine tug may be more
than an accident
REPRESENTATIVES, OF twenty mills, con-
trolling practically the entire output Of
Virginia and North Carolina pine lgm-
.ber met here to-day and decided not TO
make any change in tho scale of prices,
which became effective November l6th,
An nyitatton to the North Carolina
Pine Association from the Secretary Of
Agriculture, to attend the American For
est Congress In Washingt ton, January I'd
to 9th. 1906, was accepted, and a delega-
ton named to snpgeseat the associations
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Asthma and Hay E ever Cured

N Hel y tTU4y lHHTVBlUUs cures OF Asthma
which are being effected by DR.. Schlff-
mann's Asthma Cure certainly call for
notice. b, s
Rev. q. L. Taylor, OF NEashburn. III,
says: "some years ago my wife used
several packages Of your Asthma Cure
which resulted In permanent cure"
been a Sufferer from Hay Fever for on, over
20 years und It seemed harder every
year. The first night used your Asthms
Cure, ] was greu tly4 relieved II cured
my cough after using q few times, |
shall recommend It to all sufferers OF Hay
Fever. Mrs, Martha slmerson, Lalngs-
burg, Mich,
&. Sold by all druggists at soc, and 81 90.
Send 90. STAMP to Dr. r. Schiffmann,
Box sos. st. Paul. Mlnny for q free trial
package.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
WEATHER CLOSES SCHOOL
Chester Preparing for a Pleasing
Christmas Celebration.

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CHESTER. VA. Dec. ,15.-Owing to the
severity OF the weather the public school
was closed here this morning until Jan-'
mas holiday. The teacher also has indl-
Gated that she expects ito leave the VII,
tlageG on trip
C.. N.-lTriend, a committee- appointed by
the Methodist Sunday s,ahool OF this
place. invested and pcrambulated the city
OF Richmond on Tuesday to select and
purchase gifts for the children of the
school at their celebration on the night
of the 9th of December. when they pro-
pose, by&"angels" ascending and descend
Ing on Jacobs Ladder to give an illus
5tration MAT "evcry good and perfect gift
scometh down from the Father of Light
as n true demonstration Of the real
s"Santa Claus" who will precede them on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
SUFFOLK LOT SALES.
Twenty Thousand Dollars Worth
Sold in a SnoW-Storm. Iii
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SUFFOLK VA. Dec. 15.-Despite the
cold and snow. the Consolidated Realty
Company. whose principal capitalists live
at Norfolk. Va, to-day concluded a two
days land sale whose proportions were
surprising to the natives, In view OF pre-
lyious ventures along the same line,
lots at an aggregate Of $50, 900. The cor
porahion purchased a nearby peanut
farm. a few months ago, and by adver-
Using already have sold more than enough
lots to pay the purchase price and yet
have left more than half OF the inter-
vening lots, The advertising was based
on the town s natural advantages. with
the consequent embellishments,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
VERDICT FOR DAMAGES.
Test for Cases Where Fire From
Railroad Destroyed Property.


E ROCKY MOUNT. VA, December 15-
In Judge saunders's court the arguments
in the case Of certain farmers against
the Norfolk and Western Railway Com
parry, seeking to recover damages for
timber, fencing and outhouses burned
last April, between Fcrrum and Henry
stations. on that road. it is alleged by
sparks from passing engines, closed last
evening, and the case was submitted to
the jury. In this one test case a YER
dict for $3.50 was returned. About thirty
farmers claim to have suffered from this
fire, and it Is generally understood that
this result will furnish a basis of COM
promises in number of cases Of like
character In the same section.
Eight days were consumed in the trials
Of the cases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
PEOPLE in Hanover.

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Wickhan,1 OF sneld Swamp. has been very
Iii, but he is considerably better. Also
Mr. Henry Wlckham. his son, has been
under the doctor, but has improved very
Miss Judy C. Lesscll has been visiting
her sick relatives near Montpelier, but
has returned to the city to her usual
work as clerk II. VI. q
Mr.. W. r, Eddeston,, near hero. got
a nice price for his tobacco He got
sl2, s15 and SO. think III, was q real
good price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Northumberland.

sroDDERT, VA, Dec. 15.-Mr. r. D.
Ace 81 this place, returned from PITT
syivania county yesterday with MS p er N1e
nee Miss Genoa Shelton daughter OF Mt MI
The third snow OF the week Is falling
today now measuring four inches: Few
Ice ponds had been put IN good eona'i tsa;
hut ice can be gathered from those tnaet
are of water.
Fowls and game arc caring badly, and
eggs are higher and sGarcer than they
have been for years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
#Price-McDaniel.
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LYNCHBURG. VA, Dec. 15.-A large
gathering of friends was present yester-
day afternoon at the residence OF 35the
BRIDES parents in this city. to witness
the marriage OF Mr.. Harry, G. Price and
performed by the Rev. S.. j. { Liggan. OF
the Methodist Protestant Church. The
gro ON Is a well-to-do Campbell county
farmer and Immediately after the GER
emory the couple LETT for their future
home, near Gladys.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
10 night Of the Ath in all tho homes

the night Of The 9th IN al Inc g homes
OF the people.
The children are being drilled every
day now to render their part OF praise and
thanksgiving on the night of the 27th
at the Methodist, Church all denomina-
n The spirit OF the occasion has already
gotten into the bones Of one OF the Off
GERS Of tho school, who has been very
modestly ind graciously bcstowing Christ
mas turkeys to a number OF village
friends and parsons.
Mr.. g. r. Robertson. who has been on
n visit to his brother ut Savannah, Ca,
has returned. hearty and well.
/. "A large force Of engneers passed
through this place. via the Farnvillc
and Powhatan Railroad, q few days ago,
said to be In the service Of the Tide
water route. la..Ia III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
In PittsylVania.

Especial to The Times Dispatch)S
~. mercury stood at fourteen below
freezing. Thursday morning the ground
was covered with two inches OF snow,
with temperature two degrees warmer
This is the coolest for the winter and the
third snow. E335a a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Lipscomb-Cochran.

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gLYNCHBURG, VA.,55Dcc. l5-Mr: VIII
liam II. Lipscomb, prominent farmer,
Cochran were married last night at the
residence of the brides uncle. MI w
Cochran In this city. the Rev. =. II
Athey, OF the Baptist Church. officiating.
Asilarge crowd OF friends was present TO
witness the ceremony, s5 ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Heavily Fined,

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ORFOLk, VA, Dee. l5.-Wllliam
II Banli Street, which Was la!ded several
nights ago By the police, was fined soGO
In the Police Court to-day and given q
and and "A, j. Wood and IN. n. Maynard
furnished $1,000 ball bond for his appear
BAnce.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
THE 4RAPIDAN FIRE.
Clerks Had a Narrow Escape,
One Badly Hurt,

Z, GSpecieII y, e The Tlm1es-plspatGh,) n, !.
store Of Mr., Iarkin Willis, at Rapidan,
with his entire stock of goods, was de-
stroyed by tire last night. The two
Ing. They were awakened by an explo-
sion OF powder Just In time to make their
escape. Mr., B, Garrett jumped through
the flames from the second-story WIN
Young Wolf was also badly borned.
The origin Of the fire Is not known,s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
At Fredericksburg.

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& FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Dec. ID
Snow commenced falling here again this
morning. while the old snow already laid
on the ground eight inches deep. Sleigh.
Ing has been good for several days and
Some OF the people in the surrounding
counties are preparing to get Ice. The Tn
snow fell nearly all day and added several
inches to the depth. i3sa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Twelve Inches.

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Il sTORAlONT. VA. Dec 15ss-Snow 10
row twelve inches deep and steadily la IA
ing. Very little travelling can be done at
many places as the roads are almost Inn
passablc Many citizens have been caught
without fuel in their yards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Accepts a Call.

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Z, MISUNDERSTANDING VA Dec. 15.-
H Mx e eosaR has aaee5taa ea spoSy
Horeb Baptist Church, in Caroline coln-
ty, and will enter upon his duties on the
SECOND Sunday In January. ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Sheppt,ard.Banks.

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E rItYMAN'S MILL. VA. Dec. 15.-Miss
Lillian W. Banks and DR.. Smith Shep-
married yesterday afternoon at the res.
idencc Of tho BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Banks. OF Madison.
The young couple left after the cere-
mony for their future home in West
Virginia. 55St fI55ii} I'll 5 III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Land Assessors,

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N iIll appointed the he following lana land asses.
sors for Loundoun county Wednesday,;
William Gaines, for Iteesburg District
son, efferson; II, II, Otley. Mercer Dis
8trct; g, Ernest Leith, Mount Gilead Dis
trnf E.-.. Nl.Eil 49, $50 h.lt5 ~ l.LLL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Mail Stopped.

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SDuNNSV1LLE. VA Dec ia hea,y
.now-s,orm has been rag ingy all day. maxi
ing the ffth$ fall OF snow since Friday
night and none melting. Game and stock
are SUFFERING No mall came from Rich n
mond to-day on account OF the weather a'tl t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
Oesterheld- Skinner.
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Dec. To-
Mr. Frederick w. Oesterheld. OF Caroline
county, and Miss Alice VERIFY Skinner, Of
this city, were united in marriage here
last n tR hit .-te S55t s5 ia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-16
BOYS IN GIRLS5 toes
ON ACADEMY !. N BOARDS ! A. !. 5
High School Pupils Present
Triss" for Benefit Of
Retreat. III

#nVhe BRlChmOnd High School Literary
Association last night presented ct 'riss,
at the Academy, the performance being
for the benefit Of the Retreat for the
Sick.
Notwithstanding the weather conditions
there was quite large audience present,
the balcony being crowded with pupils
of the High School, the girls among them
being very curious to see the young men
of the school irnpersonate female roles.
They saw, and their curiosity was no
doubt satisfied. The early days OF the
English drama must have tried the pa
tlence Of the audiences. To play accept
ably the role Of woman. one must un-y
derstand the seS, and lie gray-beards
candldly admit that their years have
brought with them very little knowledge
of the feminine nature, 1t cannot be eN-
pected that school boys would be very
apt at'portraying types Of womanhood,
When man puts his feet inside of
ty *
4 The High School boys gave very
creditable performance. considering their.
years, and they may be forgiven for
wearing their sisters clothes. a few Of
tho High School girls in the female roles
would have been much more acceptable.
When there are SO many girls, why put
boys In skirts
or course, the girls will have the laugh
on the boys. for the remainder Of this
session,
The cast was as follows: Hank Jordan,
James y. Avery; Nat Weber, Warren a.
Portlaux; Jack Hamlin, Alvin B. Hutz-
Ter; Judge Ananias qLovetoddy. Edwin n,
Ezekiel; Hulleujah Billy, Bascom Row
lett; zenas Grimes. Ralph Ludwig; Susie
Smith, Glare Evans; Nfrsl ROBBIE, Merton
Rosenbaum; Miss Penelope Prim, Merton
Rosenbaum; G'rlss. Henry STAPLES.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-29
Big TURNING MOVEMENT.
Japanese Forces Moving to the East
ST.. rs of Mukden. q


Japanese Forces Moving to the East
!. of Mukden. & e.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 29.-In sum
ming up the situation the military ex-
pert Of the Russ says it is evident
from all indications at the front that
the Japanese are engaged in a big
turning movement on the eastward.
This would give them the advantage,
as heretofore, OF operating largely in
the mountains, to which their. artil-
lery is better suited than for move
y. hts in the open. But, in the pes
{ movement, the units of the Japan
re army are necessarily losing touch
with one another. Their strategic po-
sition is, therefore, less satisfactory
than at Liaoyang. # @ Fl, .5.5 :
The Russ says 1t is q question
whether decisive or even serious en-
gagement will occur at Mukden. Such
IN event will depend entirely upon
General Kuropatkin's view as to the
exfgencies Of the situation. However,
one may rest certain" the paper adds,
''that the sentimental question of vio-
lation of the Chinese tombs will not
weigh with the Russian commander.
The public must wait patiently few
days In order to ascertain whether
there will be a big fight at Mukden or
whether the retreat will be continued
to the strong position at Tie pass.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-09-29
HEAVY Loss TO THE JAPS.
japanese Said To Have Suffered Seven
Thousand Casualties II the Assault
On Port Arthur.

Chefoo, Sept. 20 Russians residing
here claim to have raceiyed ainforma-
ton that the Japanese losses in the
last assault on Port Arthur, which be-
gan Sept Il, were I, 900. A Chinese
who left the fortress on Sept 26 says
that the Russian losses were between
500 and 900. s3. n.
This Chinaman says that the Japan
ese were unable to remain in the three
suppl mentary forts which they cap
tured and that they retired at 4 o'clock
on the afternoon of Sept. 26. after en-
during several days Of tremendous fr.
ing from the inner forts. II Nj Ny
He adds that the Russians attempted
to bury the dead Of both sides at night,
because the decomposing bodies seri-
ously menace the health Of the garri-
son. The Russians allege that it is
the deliberate policy OF the Japanese
to undermine the health Of the Russian
troops by means OF the odOrs from the
accompanying bodies and that for this
reason they fire on the burial parties.