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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04

threatened by strong detachments on either
flank Their retreat then became so hurried that
there was no time to replace the artillery horses
shot down by the japanese sharpshooters. and
twenty guns together with large quantity OF
ammunition and rifles and number OF officers
and men. were captured The Russians were
able to carry off all their wounded.
The Russian troops fled panicstricken when
routed at Kulien- Ciseng, pursued by japanese
cavalry and infantry over the hill country tow
ard Feng-Wang -Cheng from 1:5O p. m. until
o'clock at night The Russian army engaged
was composed OF the Third Division the 22d
and oath regiments Of the Sixth Division and
General Mistchenkos cavalry brigade, support
ed by forty field and eight machine guns. The
wounded, including General Sassulitch and Cen
eral Kashtalinsky, reached Antung. whence the
Russians were driven after twenty-five minutes
Of fierce fighting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
JAPANESE PUSH ON.
Many Russians KiIed-SeouPs
Story of SUNDAYS Battle.

Seoul. May 3.-It has been learned here that
after the fighting of Sunday on the Yalu the
japanese on Monday morning started to pur-
sue the enemy through the mountains The Rus
sian forces are said TO number 10000 men.
Later reports CT the Russian reverse on the
Talu are TO the effect that the japanese capt
ured twenty-eight small rapid fire guns be-
sides twenty field guns. They also captured
thirty Russian officers and more than five hun
cred men. many Of whom were found hiding in
the underbrush by japanese searching parties.
Coesack officers who were captured place the
MURDER Of Russians killed and wounded at 500
but IT is thought that this UNDERSTANDS the Rus
sian loss. which is believed to be very much
greater.
The japanese army is resting. burying its
dead and caring for its wounded. The japanese
thoroughly occupy the area over which the
fighting extended. and are now securing the
hilly country TO which the Russian forces re-
tired.
In the fighting between the japanese and
Russians along the river, all the Russian guns
posted TO oppose the crossing OF the river We're
put out OF action before the actual crossing took
place. For two hours from Z until o'clock,
continuous fighting went on, the japanese stead
fly pressing forward and the Russians falling
back before the weight OF men and guns OPP
posed TO them
The japanese infantry with a brilliant dash
captured the fortified heights northwest Of
Kulien-cheng, and the pressure was kept UP
until afternoon. a portion Of the Russian forces
being driven toward Antung. There was furious
fighting the entire distance.
At Antung the Russians found that in addi-
ton to the force confronting them they were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
SHE DEAD, HE WOUNDED.
Woman Strangled to Death, Sag
PoHce-Man Tried Suicide.

Together. at No sls West Fortieth-st Mrs. Mary
Emma Kaufman and Adolph koenig were found
Yesterday the woman dead and the man in crit
icaI condition from a wound in his abdomen.
Koenig had attempted suicide. The woman. the
police say. was murdered. and after an autopsy
Coroner's Physician Higgins declared she was
strangled.
The mans cries made the tragedy known Koenig
was found conscious. but suffering greatly. He
said he had been in the room early Monday even
ing and had gone out for some beer. When he re-
turned about midnight he said he found the wom-
dead. and decided TO commit suicide AT his
side was a butchers knife and he stabbed himself
and became unconscious. In the morning. when he
regained his senses he called for assistance.
Captain Hussey and Detective Kerr, Of the West
Thrty-seventh-st. station. on examining the wonl-
ans body, found marks her throat that indi-
Gated that she had struggled hercely before sho
died. Koenig was mado prisoner on a charge OF
attempting suicide. and when he RECEIVERS suffl-
GENTLY tho police will try to learn from him moro
of the woman's death.
At No. 21S East Twenty-seventh-st- lives Max
Kaufman, a cab driver. the womans husband He
said she had not been living at his home for over
two months Koenig had been boarder. The
Kaufmauns had three young children. Owing to
koenlgs attentions to Mrs Kaufmann Kaufman
had ordered the boarder to leave the house. He
had done so. but had returned. Then, Kaufman
said. he made his wife go. She went to the West
Fortieth-st. address. and he believes that Koenig
went there to live with her.
Harry Haas, a bartender at the Army and Navy
CluD, Who with MS WE occupies a room duJO4Ll-
ing that in which KOenig and the dead woman
were found, said that the man and woman often
quarrelled. and that more than once he had heard
koenig threaten to kill her Haas heard them
Quarrelling on Monday night, and, he said, Koenig
threatened to kill her Haas had heard this threat
before and paid no attention to IT, After Haas re-
tired Monday night he said he heard more
quarrellng and threats. There was stormy time.
and Haas declared that his door opened and koenig
passed through the way TO the Kitchen. Haas
heard the man fumbling apparently among the
knives in the cupboard, and later the man passed
back through the Haas room, slamming the door
so loudly that it shook the house. Even then Haas
said he reason to interfere thinking that
the quarrel would be fought out and that the
couple would go to sleep Then there were CUR
CLING sounds, said Haas. Haas and his wife were
sent to the House of Detention as witnesses.
Max Kaufman, the womanS husband, SAID last
evening that such a termination of his wtfe's
lations with koenig was not unexpected by him.
He had seen her Monday. however. and she had
promised to return to him yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
STIR IN THE BRITISH HOUSE.
Joseph Chamberlain and His Son Reused by
an Insinuation.

London. May 3.-A breeze was raised in the
House of Commons to-day. in the course Of
the discussion Of the Budget resolution increas-
ing the duties on tobacco and cigars. by ReGi-
maid McKenna LiberaD, who insinuated that
the Chancellor Of the Exchequer had been infiu-
enced by Joseph Chamberlain's Tariff Commits
sion and certain tobacco merchant who would
reap direct benefit from increased duty on
stripped tobacco. Mr.. Mckenna remarked on
the extraordinary increase in the importation
of unstrpped tobacco in March by this repre-
sentative OF the tobacco trade. who is a mem
Der OF the Tariff Commission.
Both the Chancellor of the EXchequer. Austen
Chamberlain. and his father jumped up and
heatedly demanded that Mr.. Mckenna should
formulate his charges In express terms. Mr..
Mckenna then dsclained the slightest inten
ton of imputng anything dishonorable to the
Chancellor of the EXchequer. but he maintained
that 1t remarkable that member OF Mr..
Chamberlain's commission correctly anticipated
what the Budget proposals were going to be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
CALL OFFICES ILLEGAL.

Binghamtou. N Y, May S.-A peculiar legislative
mistake has just been discovered by the Bing-
hamton officials which raises the question II any
city In the State. with the exception Of two or
three specified ones. has legally appointed
year
With the exception of two three cities, whose
charters provide for IT. ali city health officers in
me state are appointed under a state law. That
Jaw was amended q year ago last winter, and acct
usHtaIy the clause providing for appointing health
ofiSers was left out. The mistake was discovered
ana was rsctihed by bill passed at the close OF
April %
Whlch eSisated the Office out of existence did not
orop all health officers in cities and If the men
who have held the Office are now legally in pow er.
evenL with the recent amendment correction.
BlnShamton lawyers who have occasion to lock
the matter up express the opinion that none Of
theSe oncers are now holding office legally. and
70 do so they Will all have to be reappointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
TWO GENERALS WOUNDED
Continued from first page.

japanese fanking move affected the whole Of
the twelve battaions and three batteries at
Kuien-Cheng and Litzavena. which accounts
for the desperate character of the lighting. The
18th and 22d regiments suffered the most A
great number of officers killed or wound
ed. and the gunners of the captured pieces were
either killed, wounded or made prisoners. One
battery had every man killed
Batteries Of Russian horse artillery have 226
in time. horse mountain batteries have
245 men and Cossack artillery batteries have
from 245 to 324 men.
The fighting at Chin-Kow exceedingly
severe and stubborn. The japanese took up a
position on both TANKS after ChinKow had been
shelled and came to close quarters. some des-
perate hand to hand work being reported many
of the Russian soldiers, in the fever of combat,
refusing to retire at the command OF their off,
GERS.
POSITION OF RUSSIAN FORCES.
General Mistchenko, commander Of the East
ern Cossack Brigade. had 800 Cossacks pro-
tecting the Russian right flank lower down the
Yalu, and also brigade of artillery, four bat
teries Of eight guns each. General Kartsoff. with
1900 Cossacks, was higher up the Yalu, guard
ing the Moukden road near the Pusikhe River.
in order to prevent the Japanese from using it
TO outiank the position at Feng Wang-Che
forwarded a report from General Zassalitch.
dated at noon Sunday 1t describes the action
which caused him to order the Russian forces
at Antung and Kulien-Cheng to fall back along
the main road toward FengWang- Cheng
This movement was protected from the threat
ened flank attack by men and guns stationed
at Potietinsky one mile north of Kulen-C heng.
and Chin-kow. villages on the Litzavena River
Here the fighting heavy. The Russians were
obliged to abandon according to the text, "a
few" guns. General Zassalitch says: Although
we were unable TO hold our positions here. we
inflicted heavy losses on the enemy"
THE EMPEROR GREATLY GRIEvED.
The Emperor is understood to be greatly
grieved over the losses sustained on the Yalu.
Those who have seen his majesty say that he
was dumbfounded when he informed of the
heavy fighting which attended the passage of
the river. AS is well understood here. General
Kuropatkns programme did not contemplate
such resistance TO the Japanese advance.
1t is said, moreover. that Kuropatkir himself
equally surprised. and so chagrined over the
miscarriage of his plans that he sent his first
telegram to the general staff and not direct to
the Emperor.
The understanding here is that General sassa-
Itch had specific orders to avoid anything like
n general engagement. and it is believed that
the Russian commander at the front probably
was deceived in his estimate OF the strength of
General Kurokrs artillery. being in entire igno-
rance that ~ guns had been posted. and got into
a position from which he had the greatest diff
Guilty In extricating his men. The only consola-
ton for the loss of the guns is that being with
out their breechlocks. they are OF no value TO
the enemy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
FIVE KILLED IN ANTHEM RIOTS.
Many Others Injured, According to Reports
from Austria.

London, May "a dispatch from Vienna says
that it is reported there that there were serious
anti-Jewish riots in Lenberg. Austria. on Sat-
urday last. in which five persons killed
and many injured.
Vienna. May 3-Reports are current here that
there were serious anti-Jewish riots in the
Bessarabian town of Bender April So 1t ia
stated that the rioting began on Saturday fore
noon, while the congregations were in the syna-
gogues.
The mob smashed the windows Of houses in
the Jewish quarter, entered the houses and
threw women and children out Of the windows
A girl was murdered in most revolving man
ner the reports say. Cossacks were sent to re-
store order.
The outbreak is said to have been due to the
anger of the crowd over Russian reverses in the
Far East.
These reports lack official confirmation
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Readers assured of good treatment II they win
mention to advertisers they their advt In The
Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
TENANTS MOVE UPTOWN.
Many East Side Houses Bear ITO
Let" Signs for First Time.

The East Side rem. problem is gradually nearing
a solution. Or David Blaustein OF the University
Settlement. said yesterday:
Things look bright for the tenants just now, and
think the crisis % the rent war has been reached.
Two landlords yesterday and offered
me q lease OF large houses branch for the
settlement. Many tenants have moved uptown. and
plenty OF houses are vacant To-day Is the first
time in ave years that l have seen ITO let signs
East Side houses.
Samuel Edestein secretary OF the Tenants Rent
Protective Association was busy yesterday prepar-
ing for a fight that will begin tomorrow when Jus
tice Roesch deals with the tardy tenants. The
headquarters of the association have been moved
TO more substantial building No. 1913 East
Broadway. II Is rumored that most OF the tenants
In the court have moved, and that the land
lords will he the losers because of the rent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
HEAVY WAR PURCHASES HERE.

IBT TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE
San Francisco, May 3.-Mr Stratton. Collector
OF the Port, has prepared some statistics which
show that more than $400O00OO worth OF mu-
nitions OF has been bought here by the
Japanese and Russian goyer~C,ents since the
began The Japanese have sent several
millions IN gold yenlby every Oriental steamer
for several months. In December they sent
50 600 GO; in January So 800 900 in February
50 S66 900: in Mach, $6,25O,O 600. and in April
nearly $7OOOOp0.
Russia has purchased most oc her supplies
through Chicago and New York. and Mr.. STRAIT
ton figures that these purchases have been fully
as large those OF Japan. making total of
more than S40O00OO0. In April nearly $4,000,
600 worth Of material was purchased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
WAR MOVE IN BRAZIL.
Rumor of Mobilization to RepeI
PeruUian Troops.

Rio Janeiro. May SIT is rumored that or
ders have been issued for the mobilization OF
Brazilian troops and for the concentration OF all
the in the First Military District at points
on the frontier where Peruvian troops re-
ported to have crossed into Brazil
Disquieting Incidents II was announced from
Rio Janeiro on April 90 were reported to have oc-
Cured the frontier OF Brazil. where the
Peruvian troops. in spite OF repeated demands had
refused TO evacuate territory regarded belonging
Brazil.
The territory in dispute includes the Jurua and
Purus valleys. The Governor OF the Province Of
AmaZonas in October OF last year notified skip
pers going to the Upper Jurua that they should not
submit their papers to the Peruvian consuls as
Brazil did recognize the sovereignty OF Peru
over that part Of the country.
The Jurua River rises IN Peru. the Eastern Cor
dillera OF the Andes, and joins the Amazon in
longitude G. degrees q minutes west
The PuruS River rises by several headstreams
IN the Gulf of Peru and flows and northeast
a wedge Bolivia into Brazil finally enter
ing the Amazon IN about longitude 81 degrees %
minutes west. about one hundred miles west
southwest OF Manaos.
The Brazilian government was hopeful last month
that pacific settlement would be reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
SONNER PLEADS GUILTY.
Three Hundred Dollars Paid Hin,
to Get a Man on Police Force.

Emil A. sonner, OF No. 1o2 West Eighty fourth
st who with Rudolph Byers, a policeman at.
tached to the Mercer-st station. is charged with
violating Section 80 OF the Penal Code. In accept
ing money for obtaining public office pleaded guilty
Yesterday Sonner is the who was charged
with getting about 100000 from men who wished
to become policemen.
The complainant. William Hauck. OF No. II
Avenue A. in the present case, alleges that he
paid TO sonner $500 the latter's agreement to
get him a place on the police force. Byers, Hauck
says, introduced him to Sonner and acted as
go-between. Byers's case was adjourned yesterday.
He pleaded not guilty.
Sonner may receive enc years imprisonment and
$500 fine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
TEN FIRESHIPS FAIL.
Another Account of Port arthur
4ttack-JapaneSe Bravery.

Port Arthur. May 3.-Another vicious attempt
was made by the japanese this morning to
block the entrance TO Port Arthur. At few
minutes before / o'clock the first shots were
fired. awakening the town with their thunder
Gus noise The gunboats lying at the mouth of
the harbor Joined IN the oannonade Of the bat
teries. the firing gradually increasing in volume
until there was a continuous crash OF great
guns.
Some OF the enerny's torpedo boats were dis
covered, but they were finally swallowed up
in the darkness. and the batteries and war
ships after forty minutes activity, were again
shrouded In glootn. though the flashing search
lights showed that the garrison was alive to
the warning conveyed by the approach Of jap
snese ships.
Shortly before o'clock searchlight played
from the sea directly upon the entran~e of the
hsrbor. lighting II UP TO show tie way for the
1reships. The protector moved to the right
from Lao-Tsai-Shan 10 Golden HILL For a
quarter OF en- hour the light was watched with
curiosity. and then q second cannonade began
the heaviest FIRE being directed TO the left OF
Golden Hill. where the freships werc located
AZ about 4 o'clock the :>atrer'es ceased firing
rave for an occasional shot.
Just about dawn the bark Of the rapid fire
guns and the cracking of thu mitraille-sis
were heard from Golden Hill. Occasionally there
were sounds Of explosions Of mines going Of
II wes the enemy's ships striking on Russian
torpedoes.
At this hour magnificent sea picture was
formed by the soft light Of the waning moon,
the orange flashes OF the guns. the signal rock
cts and the purple fires the steel colored sea,
which were alternately lighting UP and Foing
out
The nreships were ten In number. and OF about
BOO tons each
It is reported that two japanese torpedo boats
were sunk the remainder Withdrawing in a
damaged condition.
Eight hreships were sunk, and few Of their
crews were saved. Most Of them were killed.
In the morning many dead bodies seen
floating about outside the ha-bor. These were
collected by the Russians. who brought them
ashore and buried them
The vigilance of the men IN the watch towers
end on the guardboats was astonishing. To
their keen eyes was due the prompt sighting of
the enemy.
This attempt on a much grander scale
than any heretofore but the moonlight aided in
the discontinue of the japanese.
The japanese attacked brilliantly. without
seeming TO notice the murderous fire directed
them
The Russians captured two officers and thirty
men.
1t is reported that twelve freships had been
prepared by the japanese. but for some un-
known reason two OF them never attempted 10
approach the entrance.
II Is stated that the crews OF the freshps in
Guided a number of japanese cadets, who
showed extraordinary bravery, especially when
the ships sinking. Several of the
sat the topmasts firing revolvers and then
plunged into the sea. 1t is supposed that none
Of the cadets were saved.
The attempt 10 close the mouth Of the harbor
failed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04

ificult Two-wheeled carts and horses lent by
the cavalry were also utilized for this purpose.
Most of the wounded, however. arrived on foot,
assisted by their comrades ana reached tenB-
wang-Cheng within twenty-four hours
Lieutenant General Zassalitch declares that
the troops retained their morale. notwithstand-
ing the heavy losses. and are ready for fresh
engagements.
The japanese losses were very heavy at the
passage OF the River. at their position at 1u-
renchen and the hill occupied by the Two
battalions Of the 11th Regiment
According to the statements Of participants IN
the battle from three to four thousand were
killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
A 100000 BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT
Georgia Woman Has 800 Letters and Tele-
grams to Show Against w. J. Oliver.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Knoxville. Tenn, May S-A suit for 100000 for
alleged breach of promise filed in the circuit
court here to-day by Mrs Nonne Cross, of At
lanta, Ga, against W. J. Oliver wealthy
tractor and receiver of tho Tennessee Central Rail-
road Company. Mrs. Cross. before her marriage to
H. Cross. from whom she divorced in 1890
was Miss Rasbury. Her is physician in At
lanta.
Her attorneys say that they have evidence OF
promise TO wed some three hundred letters and
kilograms and recepted bills. They also say that
OiVer, who has since remarked. introduced her
his wife and lived with her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
ZASSALITCH BLAMED.
Kuropatkin CenSureS Obstinacy of
Russian General.

Paris May 4.-The st. Petersburg correspond
ent Of the Echo de Paris says that General
Kuropatkn in telegraphing TO the Emperor.
bIames Lieutenant General Zassalitch's obst-
macy in refusing to retreat in time, despite the
orders he received.
The japanese artillery. the correspondent says.
included eighteen siege guns which were brought
from Yokohama on gunboats and landed the
Corean bank Of the Yalu The long range OF
these guns enabled the japanese TO silence the
Russian batteries on the opposite bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04

This is another Of those encounters that have
been taking place for thirty years between the ad-
ministration of the Dutch East Indian colonies
and the rebellious natives in Northern Sumatra. A
series Of energetic campaigns begun IN 1898 and
ending last August apparently subdued the
Achinese, their principal strong places having been
taken and their parties dispersed, but dis
patches received in Amsterdam on April told
of a renewal of the insurrection, and added that
Dutch troops had taken fort and killed 54l
Achinese The Dutch lost three killed and twenty
five wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
MORE FIGHTING IN JAVA.
Dutch Kill Many Achinese-Troops'
Losses SeUere.

Amsterdam, May "a dispatch TO the Han
delsblad" from Batavia says that Dutch col
umn captured the Achinese position at Tjantoe
after desperate fight in which 100 Achnese
were killed. The Dutch casualties were seven
men killed, and five officers and thirty-eight
men wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-04
MENACING LIAO-TUNG.

1t is evident that in order to weaken the re-
sistance which will be offered to General Ku-
roki the japanese are preparing to land on the
west coast OF the peninsula of Liao-Tung. So as
10 prevent the Russian ships from coming out
or Port Arthur in attempt to attack the
transports, Vice-Admiral Togo is continuing HIS
efforts to block the harbor, and in order to in
sure the success of this plan the Japanese ara
employing larger number of steamers than
heretofore The fact that the last effort failed
is attributed 10 the sharp lookout which was
Kept ana TO the Russian preparations, for which
Niceroy Alexieff receives considerable credit
Inc stan processes to be unconcerned regard
ing the landing Of a Japanese army O the
biao-Iung peninsula, this has been S,-tjci
pated General Kuropatl1in is prepared for
such happening. but il is admitted tn the
longer IL IS delayed the better it will be (, the
russian forces. Everything, therefore Will he
aohe 20 connpel the japanese to postpone this
enterprise as long as possible.