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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01
MORE FORTS TO CONQUER
Special Dispatches Received by Lon
don Newspapers.

London. Aug. 29.-The London pa
pers this morning have numerous spe-
cIal dispatches from the Far East
most of them dealing with the position
OF Port Arthur. 1t Is pointed out that
the Japanese tactics are very similar
TO those adopted by General Oyama In
1884, but that, granting that the jap
anese have penetrated ms far AZ repre-
scented, which is considered doubtful
there are still formidable forts to be
silenced before n general assault IN
possible. Equal interest Is displayed
here in what Is regarded an the pre-
carIous position OF General Kuropat-
kin's forces.
According to a dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Koupangste. dated August
9th, Russian staff officers confess
themselves completely In the dark as
to the meaning of the Japanese move
ments and that consequently they havo
no definite plan. Ten days ago. feel
ing that Lao Yang would be sur
rounded, General Kuropatkin began to
draw his troops northward. Then on
the Japanese retiring he brought them
back again. but continued his prepare
lions for effecting retreat. There is
no doubt. says the correspondent, that
the Russian army is entirely at tho
mercy OF the Japanese whenever they
choose to attack.
The Lao Yang correspondent OF tho
Daily Telegraph. in a dispatch dated
August 2sth, says that the Japanese
are pushing on against three sides OF
the city, near which there Is confirm
Gus fighting. A great quantity OF
transportation has been sent north,
leaving Lao Yang all ready for all
eventualities.
The runner that the Japanese lost
guns at Siaulins. the correspondent
says. turns out to be untrue.
The correspondent continues: Tho
Japanese are reported to be adopting
a new method Of night attack. They
concentrate searchlights on the point
attacked, thus preventing tho garrison
from seeing anything"
Describing recent fighting the cores
pondent says: THE shooting on both
sides was splendid, the Russians CON
testing every inch OF ground with all
their characteristic stubbornness. Tho
Japanese attacked from the direction
OF Lao Yang, 1t has developed"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01

London, Aug. est is stated posi-
lively, in connection with the revival
OF the rumors of mediation, that EN-
peror Nicholas only recently an
n Junced In the most positive terms
that he would not permit peace negoti-
atoms even should Port Arthur fall.
and General Kuropatkin be driven
back to Hardin.
This fact. well understood in official.
circles, has prevented the British gov
eminent from taking any steps In tho
direction of mediation. II il known
here that Germany understands this
attitude of the Emperor as well as
Great Britain and other powers. There
fore the reports from Paris that EN-
peror William is prepared to suggest
peace is dismissed as groundless, for
the present at least.
II General Kuropatkin. however.
should win a decisive victory at Lao
Yang. which in a measure would re-
store Russian prestige. 1t is believed
here that the restoration Of peace
would be materially facilitated.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01
GOVERNORS LETTER.
Tells Sheriff Bell That He Can and
Should Protect Citizens.

Denver, Aug. Ex-Governor Peabody
has written a letter to Sheriff Edward
Bell OF Teller county in regard to the
recent action of the mob in driving out
a number of citizens supposed to sym7
pathize with the Western Federation
OF Miners. The letter is as follows:
state of Colorado. Executive Chamber.
Denver. Aug. 81. 1904.
Hon. Edward Bell, Sheriff OF Teller
County. Cripple Creek. Colorado.
"Sir-Upon Saturday. the 21st inst,
there was assembled in Teller county
a disorderly mob of men. This mob
destroyed private property and NAL
treated and drove from the county a
number of citizens and other persons.
Teller county has been a source Of
much anxiety to my administration.
Order has been restored there at great
expense to the state. and the militia,
after a protracted service RENDERED with
the single purpose of making life and
property secure, had only recently been
withdrawn.
Your county had been freed, as
hoped, from criminal disturbers of the
peace; the civil offices of your county
are now filled, as am informed. by in
cumbents who desire to extend to all
citizens the full protection OF the law.
/ recalled the troops because believed
and was informed that your COM
munity was once more safe in the
hands of such officers. II l am right in
so believing. there should be no oc-
casion for lawless outbursts such as
that OF Saturday last.
81 am recently informed that SINH
lar mob of men have in contemplation
another and still further outrage. l am
convinced that you as sheriff. hav-
ing the full sympathy and sup
port of the civil authorities, can and
should maintain peace and lawful or
der. l, therefore. desire to say that
should you not be able. with the means
at your disposal, to successfully cope
with the situation and maintain law
and order In Teller county. / am ready
to again place at your disposal the mi
litia of this state.
Our paramount duty at this and at
all times is to uphold the law and Its
law and its safeguards without distinc-
ton of interests or of individuals.
II will thank you for an early reply.
and am, respectfully yours.
JAMES H. PEABODY,
Governor"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01
FALLBACK AGAIN
RUSSIANS CONTINUE TO RETIRE
Troops Ordered to Retreat When They
Expected to Acknowledgements
Moving Forward Along En-
tire Front.

Lao Yang, Aug. 2s.-7:1o p. H.
The Russian forces have been disap-
pointed by another unexpected with
drawal. The whole eastern division
and the troops on the Anshanshan po-
Bition have been ordered to fall back
to positions nearer Lao Yang lust as
the soldiers were expecting another
advance.
The Japanese are not following tho
Russians. The advance from the
south is apparently being pushed
home. Sounds OF artillery from thnt
direction are palmer than they were
yesterday.
The Chinese at Lao Yang are bring
ing out women and children. which
they usually do when expecting Jap-
anese advance.
The Russians had sustained a hot
artillery fight all OF August 26th on tho
eastern front, but held all their posi-
lions.
At s o'clock in the evening the Asso-
ciated Press correspondent crossed
over to the left flank. The under
standing was that the Russians would
concentrate in the morning for nm Mt
tack On the Japanese in that direction
and the surprise was greater therefore
ut the order to retire.
The explanation is given that the
Tenth corps, especially General
Herschelman's division on tho extreme
left, was confronted by greatly SUI
perior force of Japanese. Though the
Russians fought bravely and held all
their positions, they had lost an Inn
mense number of officers.
Most probably the retirement from
the Anshanshan position arose from
the same reason that the whole noun
tain division, as well as tho eastern
troops. retired apparently not because
of the pressure of the Japanese but for
strategic reasons.
The rains had made thick and
binding mud which almost paralyzed
wagon transportation and made tho
movement of guns even more difficult
Though the Japanese witnessed the
slow retirement of the eastern division
they made no attempt to follow the
Russians. being apparently exhausted
by the duel OF August Gath and August
25th and the desperate unsuccessfui
all-day attack OF August 2Gth.
To-day tho sound of cannonading I'D
heard palmer in Lao Yang. II In moro
to the south than to the southeast.
Tho Japanese seem to be advancing
along the entire front, particularly
moving with large force up tho val
ley OF the Lao river.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01
FIoht AGAINST chinese seamen.

Washington. Aug. 2s.-The next Chi
nese exclusion fight will be made in
Congress next winter by the Pacific
coast labor unions and their sympa-
thizers for legislation that will protect
American seamen from the unimpeded
importation of Chinese crews for SER
vice on vessels flying the American
flag.
They have become deeply aroused
over the present situation but cannot
be aided because the law does not rec
ognize the deck OF an American ship
as American soil.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01

EX-SENATOR TIRES OF POLITICS.
viii Aid In Coming Campaign, But
Would Not Accept . cabi-
net Position.

Albany. N. Y. Aug. 29.-David B.
yesterday. announced that he intends
to retire from politics January list.
next, and that no matter how the cam
paign resulted he would retire.
He added that In tie event Of Demo-
cratic success this fall he would not
accept any position under the Demo
cratic national or state administra-
tons or again become a candidate for
election to any office whatever.
Former Senator Hill made these
statements on the eve OF his birthday
anniversary. which comes to-day. He
was born August 90. 1913.
In partial explanation he said that
he had intended to take such action n
year ago, but was persuaded by some
close personal friends TO defer doing
so until after the presidential election
this year.
Having been engaged in active poll
tice since his youth and having served
as city attorney. alderman and mayor
of Elmira, member of the Legislature.
lieutenant governor. governor for sew
en- years. and United States senator
for six years, he feels that he has
been sufficiently honored by his party
and that he has rendered political serv-
ice during a period of years sufficient
to entitle him to be relieved Of further
active political effort.
He desires to devote more time to
his personal AFFAIRS and professional
duties.
Mr.. Hill will continue his work in
the present political campaign and
to his friends said that he would al
ways maintain his interest in Demo
cratic success, but only as a private
citizen.
Mr.. Hill will speak for the Democra-
cy at the county fair to be held at
Whitney's Point, in this state. on
Wednesday next. to be followed by
Senator Depew the next day for the
Republicans.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01
CONE TO DENVER
OFFICES OF MINING coNesEss
Lsfe Pence Luss in Mormon Question.
Utah Men Indignant. but Peace
Finally Prevails and Dem
yer Wins.

Portland. Ore. Aug. 27.-The Ameri-
can Mining Congress relapsed into the
routine of the official programme after
having spent the greater part Of twen-
tyfour hours in hard-fought contest
over the location of the permanent
headquarters, which terminated yester-
day afternoon with the decision in IA
vor of Denver. 49, %
Preceding the vote on the question
Of the permanent headquarters there
was a love feast among the delegates
from Salt Lake and Denver, who ex-
pressed great regret over the unhappy
occurrence of Thursday afternoon,
when uncomplimentary words were
banded from one delegation to the
other because OF the fact that the Nor
mon question had been interjected into
the debate over the permanent head
quarters.
LATE Pence. who spoke Thursday in
behalf OF Denver. in the course OF his
remarks adverted to the Mormon
problem and instantly the convention
was thrown into a state OF intense ex-
element that permeated the proceed
ings for the remainder of the after
noon and engendered a bitterness that
has not before been manifested.
Mr.. Pence's insinuation that Salt
Lake was noted chiefly as the home of
polygamy aroused intense indignation
among the Utah delegation.
A feature of the afternoon session
was the election of Joseph T. Corn
forth of Alaska, n former Coloradan
as an honorary life member Of the
congress. The honor was token OF
appreciation of Mr.. Cornforth's serv-
ices to the miuing industry in that he
was one OF the founders Of the Ameri-
can Mining Congress and has given 1t
substantial and valuable assistance in
its growth since.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01
MuNRoE KNOCKED OUT.
James J. Jeffries still Heavy Weight
Champion.

San Francisco. Aug. 27.-Lke tho
veriest amateur in the prize ring.
Jack Munroe of Butte. Montana, went
down and out before Champion James
j. Jeffries last night in the second
round.
The man from the mining district
made such an extremely sorry showing
that the great throng in Mechanics
Pavilion roundly hooted him as he pro-
tested to Referee Graney against the
decision that had been given in favor
of Jeffries.
The two giants had not been in the
ring two minutes when 1t was fore
seen that the aspirations of Munroe
would be quickly disposed OF.
The miner was scared and awkward
and Jeffries in the first round had him
twice on the canvas taking the count.
Jeffries directed his bombardment
against the stomach of his opponent
and each shot was followed by a blow
on the jaw that sent Munroe to his
knees.
Jeffries went back to his corner
after the first round with a sneer and
a laugh on his swarthy face, while
Munroe's seconds busted themselves
with smelling salts and restoratives.
When the two came together for the
second round the laugh on the cham
pion's visage changed to look OF de-
termination that BODIED i'll to the
miner.
Fifty-five seconds after the gong
sounded, Munroe was lying on the
floor, a bruised mass of humanity.
with Jeffries standing over him ready.
II necessary. to put the quietus on the
championship abilities of his adver-
sary. The miner was too dazed to
rise to his feet, and the timekeepers
counted him out, but the husky man
from southern California did not I'M
derstand that the victory was already
his nor could Munroe realize that his
pugilistic star had so early set, and
the two men in a moment or two were
facing one another and Jeffries landed
a terrific blow on the jaw of his stag
gering opponent.
1t was at this time that Graney
came forward and ordered Jeffries
away telling him that the fight was
ended in his favor.
From the time the bell rang for the
commencement OF the battle to the
time that the count of ten had been
uttered against Munroe, only four
minutes and forty-five seconds had
elapsed. The fight demonstrated, II
nothing else, that the world has yet to
produce pugilist who will displace
James ]. Jeffries as champion OF tho
world.
A great throng witnessed the con-
test. Estimates OF the number in at
tendance range from 1000 to 5000.
and 1t Is believed that the gate re-
ceipts will approximate $4,000.
Tee miners showing was disap-
pointment to those who had the con.
fidence that he would at least repeat
in some degree his performance in
Butte, when Jeffries failed to put him
out In four rounds.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01

Che Foo. Aug. 2s. 1880 D. m.--scven
hundred Chinese who went to Port
DaIny in the hope of sharing with the
japanese in the business boom there,
returned to Che Foo to-day and re-
ported that the Japanese are monop-
oAzing all the opportunities at the
port.
These Chinese say that twenty
Transports, bearing $4,000 troops to re-
inforce the besiegers at Port Arthur.
have arrived at Port Arthur during the
past fortnight.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01
Fair Attendance Increases.

st. Louis. Aug. 2s.-The attendance
at the Worlds Fair last week was.
more than $4,000 in excess Of any
week since the Exposition opened. Sat
urday's attendance. 1896. was the
largest for any single day since the
opening day. with the exception of the
Fourth of July.
The average daily attendance for
the last week was 132,245. The fg-
ures follow: Monday. August 22nd.
134050; Tuesday. 124.649. Wednesday.
12s.501; Thursday. 123.161; Friday.
13O.424; Saturday. 152.oS6; total. 1884,
741
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01

London. Aug. 29.-The Toxic cor
respondent OF the Standard says:
"Unoficial reports state that since
the explosion OF their magazine at tho
foot OF Liaoti hill the Russians appear
to be destitute of smokeless powder
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01

London. Aug 2e.-The Shanghai
correspondent OF the Times says that
the disarming of the Russian cruiser
Askold and torpedo boat destroyer
0rozovoi will begin to-day (Mondayt-
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01


and destroying thousands Of acres OF
grain and many barns. houses and
sheds.
Extensive violations of the customs
laws have been unearthed at San Fran
cisco by customs inspectors who
searched the United States naval trans
port Solace, which arrived from Man
ila, Guam and Honolulu. Forty-one
seizures were made, amounting in
value to several thousand dollars. in
Guiding cigars, silks. embroideries, de-
corated porcelain and Japanese curios.
The forces under Datto All. on the
island OF Mindanao. have adopted guer-
rilla tactics in fighting the American
soldiers. To counteract this departure
General Wood has organized four
crack fighting companies of 100 men
each, composed OF infantry and cav
airy, which are to operate indepeDd-
entity and conduct vigorous campaign
for the capture or destruction OF the
enemy.
It will crafty Americans to know
that Professor Lorenz's operations on
little Miss Lolita Armour Of Chicago
for congenital dislocation OF the thigh
will finally prove an entire success.
The child. in which all her compatri-
OTIS are interested. is In Lorenz's pri-
vate hospital in Berlin. She has been
there two months. and will remain I'M
til November. Then she will be able
to walk mice and straight" the pro-
fessor modestly prophesies.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-09-01

EAulZaIlOu OI du Aulonouilt Slup loi
Pueblo. There are between fifteen and
twenty owners OF autos in the city who
will Join the new organization. 1t is
planned to hold meet late this fall
or early next spring.
Frank Ruble of Denver, in the en-
ploy of the Telluride Electric Company,
died at Provo. Utah, August 23rd, as a
result of burns received from an cleo
trio shock. He was the son of Mrs.
Alice Ruble OF Denver. member OF the
present State Legislature.
The Western Slope Fair Association
has let the contract for the erection OF
a modern grand stand at the fair
grounds in Montrose. The seating ca
pacity will be over 1000. The fair,
September Goth to 23rd. inclusive. will
be one of the greatest in the state.
A mail pouch containing many let
tiers, some OF them highly valuable.
from Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
was badly damaged by fire August Sth
in a railway wreck in Indiana.
Harry Davis, the snake handler, who
was bitten in Denver in July by arattle-
snake and a ella monster, has had his
right hand removed at the wrist and is
in danger of losing his entire arm, II
not his life.
The annual convention Of the Colo
RADIO Log Rolling Association of the
Modern Woodmen Of America finished
its doings at Colorado Springs. August
oath and voted to meet at Pueblo next
year.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-24
LNERYMEN FARMERS DRAYMkN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize a good thing when shown its merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for-quality on the market.
 W'ATERS-PlERCE OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-24

The food value of the things con. Sumed amounted to 6,491 calories. This made the average amount consumed 1,0S1.8 calories. NAe- eording to the textbook prepared by Mrs. Ellen Fl. Richards, of the Boston Science school, only 956.3 calories are necessary to sustain men and women working moder. ately hard.
 Miss M. B. Vail, instructor in do- nestle science at Teachers col lege, who had charge of the lunch. con, says that 9 cents would be a fair averageHfor all meals, so that persons who pay more than $24O.9O a year are doing injustice to themselves and their pockt. books.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-24
ENTERTAINMENT COURSE
 PROMISES TREATS.

The Cause Chapter U. D. C., has been successful in bringing to Newport a course of high class attractions, the first number of which will be the Royal Hun garian Court Orchestra, whose repertoire consists of compo- sitions of such masters ss Ross mi, Wagner, Apt, and others no less renowned.
 That the people of our commit nifty have presented to them the opportunity of hearing such mu- sic, much credit is due the work of the local chapter and their in- terest in introducing such talent to Newport music-levers, should prove not only a financial suc- cess to the chapter, but benefit to the patrons as well.
 The Hungarian Orchestra will be heard at the Newport opera house October 27th, and will, no doubt, be greeted with a crowded house.
 The noted actor, MT. Frederick Warde, will also appear later, delivering one of his well known lectures.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-24
THE COASTER sUBsIDED.
Drummer Dragged of Getting . Biz Order, Then Was Cleverly Ex-
 posed by Joker.

The habitues of a certain sub. urban hostelry had long been weary of the boastful chatter of m intermittent guest of the com. nercial fraternity, and it was with rare satisfaction that they recently saw him annihilated, 60 to speak, says the New York Times.
 "Had a splendid day,"h he opened up as usual; "spent an hour in old Simons' store over in Rye and came out with a 42,000 order"
 He produced a notebook in sub stantiation, as 'Old Simons" atti' tude toward gentlemen of his ilk was we'll known, and the incredul. ity of his audience was not masked. The notebook was hand cd around for inspection and halt cd with a gray-haired stranger over Tn the corner.
 "Oh, yet-the entry's all right enough" he said, mildly, Out it's very strangew
 "What's strange?" demanded the commercial man of might.
 "Why, how it got there. Ihave no recollection of giving any such order, and if you will kindly tell nle which of my employees author ized it you will be comforting a ia vor upon me. You evidently don, recognize me as MT. Simons, of the Rye firm, but"
 But the erstwhile boaster had wilted out of sight. His quondau victims roared with delight.
 q say, that's richw exclaimed one of them; "it's worth $50 to set you take him down like that, MT Simons"
 "I didn't say I was MT. Simons sir," returned the meek-lookins stranger; Gin fact, I don't know the gentleman-any more thar the young man himself didw
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-24
PORTLANDlAND
 NORTHWEST.

Without change via Union Pa- cific. This route gives you 2OO miles along the matchless Colum- bia River, a great part of the distance the trains running so close to the river that one can look from the car window almost directly into the water. Two through trains daily with accom- modations for all classes of pas sengers. This will be the popu- lar route to the Lewis and Clark Exposition 1905. Inquire of
 J. H. LoTHRoP, G. A.,
 9O3 Olive Street,
 St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-24
WORLDS FAIR RATES.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition

Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, April Both to Decem- Der 1, 1904. Rate for ten day excursion ticket will be one fare and one-fifth for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 27th to November 30, 1904. Rate for sixty day excursion ticket one fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 18th to Nov. 20th. Rate for season EXCURSION TICKETS eighty per cent. of double the standard one way fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 18th to Nov. 18th, Final return limit Dec 15, 1904.
 THOS. H. REAMEY. Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-24
COACH EXCURSIONS TO ST. LOUIS, MO-, VIA THE IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE.

Coach Excursion tickets will be on sale daily, except on Friday and Saturday September 14th to September 30th inclusive. Rate S5.60 round trip; childen under 12 and over 5 years of age S4.00, return limit on these tickets seven days from date of sale.
 THOS. H. REAMHY, Agent.