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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
WAR METHODS AND SIEGES.

1t might be rash to dismiss impossible
the predictions of long siege at Port Arthur
Predictions are generally hazardous, and those
in warfare particularly so. Inc American
war with Spain and the British war with the
Beers were filled with surprises from beginning
TO end. &c. thus far, has been the present war
But at least this may be said pretty conf
IDENTIFY, that, If Port Arthur now sustains q pro-
longed siege. we shall have greatly to modify
our estimates of modern military methods. Ac-
cOrding TO every principle and theory OF war
fare, the Japanese. if they hold the places they
have gained. ought TO be able In few days to
make Port Arthur untenable.
Consider the situation. The Japanese have
reduced several strongholds in the inner circle
of Notifications They are on hilltops not more
than two or three miles from the heart Of the
town. Also, they have full possession of the
country at the rear and OF the lines OF commu-
nication TO the sea and to the fleets which bring
supplies. Thus they can bring up 10 these forts
whatever guns, ammunition and men they need.
Now, we have heard a great deal about the long
range Of modern artillery. Big guns are eff
fectve at Il distance of eight or ten miles.
Moreover. no structures of brick or stone or
iron can stand against them. What, then,
should be the effect OF artillery fire upon town
from an elevation only two or three miles
away? What could Krupp siege guns on Fort
Of Manhattan Island? Knock it into smither-
Gems is the unhesitating reply. Wen, that is
just about the position the japanese are in, in
relation to Port Arthur. They ought TO be able
within few days TO destroy every building In
the place and every vessel in tho harbor.
We do not say it will he so. There were some
surprising stories about the smallness Of the
damage done To Alexandria by the British
bombardment. There was also that Spanish
story about the lOno mule of Matanzas. But
1t does seem reasonable to expect either that
In a furious struggle the Russians will drive
the Japanese back and will recapture the forts
or that the japanese will quickly compel sur
render Of Port Arthur. If not, IL there shall
be long siege, with tbs japanese base only
couple of miles away, then we shall have TO
recast our notions OF the efficiency OF mod
ern artillery. If a town can stand before big
guns, and il feet can endure plunging fire
from shore batteries at short range. then the
breechoading cannon and the she'll are not
as destructive nor as formidable men have
supposed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
"TFE WORLD" AND THE EAGLE"
Were the Brooklyn Papers Methods of Win
ming Votes for Parker False Pretences"f

From The New-York World.
Our honored friend. DIR. McKslway. contsssss
that Judge Parker did not take him by surprise
1--WE were he says. no comprehend VIVA.
sisnned ~ phrase used IN tina speech OK
acceptance Lang before there talk OF the non
nation Judge Parkers views with reference to ths areh
psaso Snown by The Eagle. "
In view OF this must be permitted 70 ass
the Editor OF 1.-The Eagle IL il was dealing larry
by his friend 10 say. In commenting upon judge
Parkers speech OF acceptance. that In case or nls
election instructions sent from Washington 70
The Islands in the Ear East will UNDERGO no ma
tsrial modification" Would not promise or pc
htical and territorial Independence. made to tnsn
on tho 5th OF March next be a material nlodnse.
ton OF the imperial PolicyF Knowing Judse
Parkers views. does The Eagle think Il was JUS
tO him to tina public to leave his an1olsnouss
phrase unexplained In order. IL said. 10 e.
for Judge Parker the votes of all who axe vac
course OF Mckinley and Roosevelt toward DDS DDS
American dependencies. but who would of s,s
about change OF executive adnintstra ton ~, ~.
other reasons" Would not the silenee which Ins
Eagle urged have been policy for getting voes-
under false pretenceS? We said than that w. W.
ever the result I'm attracting or rspeuins WI WI
The World would have the Democratic carr,
date be true 70 Democratic principles and n9I "a
and plain spoken In defining the position ana y"
are very glad that Judge Parker ag-eed WIN U.s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
KING EDWARD Mr.. pRExEL's GUEST

Vienna. Aug 27.--Anthony ]. DrexeI entertained
King Edward at dinner tonight at the restaurant
attached to tho Kursaal at Marienbad- Covers were
laid for eighteen guests, including Count Mensdorf
Count and Countess Crevigne. NJ De Martini Mss
YZnaga, Mrs. Hall Walker. Miss Hall. Mrs
Palmer. Sir Schomberg Mcdonnell. Mr.. RennIo,
secretary OF the British Embassy: A. j. Drexel jr.
and Grevilie Clark. Captain Ponsouby eaueEry
his majesty IN attendance the King
The table was decorated with white orchids and
white carnations. The menu was simple. 10 meet
the requirements OF the Kings regimen during tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

We arc more fortunate than our opponents,
who now appeal for confidence on the ground.
which some express and SONS seek 20 have
eonfdentiaIly understood, that II triumphant,
they may be trusted to prove false 70 evsry
principle which In the last eight years they
have laid down as vital, and TO leave undis-
turbed those very acts Of the administration
because of which they ask that tho admins.
tration itself be driven from power.-(Presidsnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

benefited by his trip 10 the soashore. WIN, with
Mrs. Satterlee return to Washington In time to
arrange for the reception eff the Archbishop Of
Canterbury. who will arrive here September q
Don Cristefero Csnseco, second secretary Of IN.
Mexican Embassy, who has spent the greater part
of the summer in Washington, is now at Cape Nav
for his vacation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

ing his view. Once a prophet OF townships, Ne
is now e seer of States. He sees himself Win
his good old sandwich cutter slivering the Re
publican majorities of Maine and Vermont.
Always mine host, Across the bar OF Demo
cratic opinion, handing out his good cheer in all
his JeffersonIan simplicity. not forgetful TO en-
terrain strangers, what wonder that mine host
of the Democracy sometimes entertains rain
bow unawaresl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

that 1t must rest more and more upon an
idealistic Interpretation OF the universe Al
though Dir. Balfour refrains from pronouncing
judgment upon the correctness of the new doc
trines about matter he here seems TO hint at
a favorable opinion regarding them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
SECRETARY TAFT GOES TO MAINE.

Montpelier. Vt. Aug 2I-Secretary Taft. who
came here yesterday TO address political rally
left the city to-day for Maine Tho Secretary Will
deliver address in that State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

Judge Parker's procurement In favor OF
hauling down the American flag in the Philip
pines and scuttling from the islands has not met
the rapturous welcome In Democratic circles
that the Judge might reasonably have expected.
When 1t comes to hauling down the flag Anneri-
cans. without regard to party. are not enthusi-
astic over the business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

Murders highway robberies crimes Of vio-
Ience Of almost every imaginable kind. commit
ted in broad daylight, have been frequent IN
and near New-YorlS IN recent weeks THIS
startling increase is difficult to explain Police
protection ought to be more efficient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

The postmaster of Western city OF considers.
BILE Importance asks the consent OF the Postof-
flee Department at Washington TO employ wom-
en- as mail carriers. declaring that the members
Of the weaker sex would be more trustworthy.
prompt and faithful to duty than the men who
are now under his orders: but In the worst
stress OF winter storms the gentler half OF hu-
manity could not be expected to endure hard
ships as sturdily as men can. and surely won1-
en- would be out of place. for many rsasonA IN
collecting and distributing mail in the most
populous and most crowded communities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
LORD ROBERTS GOES TO AFRICA.
Accompanied by Wife and Daughters to
Visit Grave of His Son.

London. Aug, 27-Field Marshal Earl Roberts, ac-
sompanisd by his wife and two daughters. sailed
to-day for South Africa to visit the grave OF his
son. lieutenant Roberts, who was killed tho
BATHS OF Co!enso. in December 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE Sunday AUGUST %. 1904

the still more remarkable fact that this was be-
cause there was always call. Come UP high
err" Now that he IS at the top. he VIII De DID
den by the same people who have continuaiiy
called him higher to stay there for the next four
years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
SENATOR HoAR REPORTED WEAKER.

worcester Mass. Aug. 27.-Ths forenoon bulletin
from the home of Senator George +. Honr to-day
follows:
Tho Senator did have y very comfortable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

night He Is feeling well this morning. althoush
weaker than he yesterday There Is no
material change in his condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

Every Democratic newspaper I'm these parts
seems TO have plan OF Its own for dealing with
the issues" of the campaign. But Chairman
Taggarts much heralded conference Of editors
may change all that.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

London "Tit-Bts" ascribes some OF the fool
lsh things great men have been reported as say
Ing to the reporter. II is only fair to assume
that the reporter Is also TO bs credited with
many Of the wise sayings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

THE Troy Press" endeavors to extract a grain
of comfort Tor the Democracy from the fact
that Theodore Roosevelt has never held the
same Office twice" II fails to note however.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

Russia without the knout would seem to be
making some progress I'm the path OF genuine
civilization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

Paraguay. in order not to be forgotten during
the Russo-Japanese War. has been choosing q
President In the usual South American way
by trial of battle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

Reports from Jersey show that the mosquitoes
like the flies that bothered the veteran OF Water
loo in Sir Henry Irving's presentation. are get
ting owdacious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

Little is heard OF Santos Dumont In these
days. while NJ. Baudy now appears to be the
champion of the air In Paris. That trip to St
Louis had singularly Gripping effect upon the
inventive Brazilian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28

The heat In London has caused n startling inno-
walton in the law courts. The other day Lord JUS
tice Mathew entered the Appeal Court without his
judicial wig. MIR. Justice Bray also discarded his
wig. and several barristers followed his Iordships
example
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
SURGEON USED KNIFE
TO SAVE HIS OWN LIFE

CUMBERLAND, Nd. Sept. 22.-Dr
c. II. Fisher. in charge OF the Wabash
Camp Hospital Orleans, this county.
operated on himself for blood poison.
For nearly a week he suffered from
violent infection Of the left foot, and he
had arranged to so to Washington. but
was prevented by an accident to a
Wabash employe.
He then decided to operate on him
self. He cut away part Of his foot,
without resorting to anaesthetics suf-
feTing agony for nearly half an hour
The disease had extended to his knee
II Is believed the operation Will save
his foot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
BODY OF CHARLES SPAHR
WASHED ASHORE IN KENT

LONDON, Sept. ga body which has
has been identified as that Of Charles 3.
opahr. of New York, was washed ashore
today near Broadstairs, Kent.
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Charles 2.
Spahr, Of Kingsbridge. New York. ed
itOr of a New York magazine, either
fell or jumped from the steamer Prince
Albert August 30 last, while midway be-
tween Ostend and Dover.
His mysterious disappearance Was af-
| terward reported by L. W. Ordway, Of
Brooklyn, in whose company Mr.. Spahr
was making a tour Of Europe for the
benefit of his health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
GUFFEY HASN'T SENT
ANY CHECK FOR $4,000

PITTSBURG, Pa, Sept 22-"J NJ.
Guffey did not send his check for 10000
to the Democratic national headquar-
tiers, nor has he been asked 70 con-
tribute toward the campaign fund. +"
was the statement made at the office
Of j. NJ. Guffey yesterday.
Several days ago Comptroller John p.
Larkin gave out an interview, In which
he stated Mr. Guffey had either sent his
check for $4,000, OF would do so. 70 the
Democratic National Committee, az has
been his custom.
1t is known here that Mr.. Guffey is
not IN accord with Belmont and other
New York managers of the campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
ELECT0R IN WYOMING
MORMON AND BIGAMIS!

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept. 22.-The Re
publican State central committee Of
wyoming is in a curious dilemma. One
Of its Presidential electors has been
found guilty Of Oigamy.
The committee can do nauRht else
than accept his resignation. The direct
result Of this action viii be the loss OF
the Mormon vote. already a big factor
in wyoming politics. The result is ex-
pected 70 be far-reaching and will prob
ably determine the outcome OF the cleo
tion insthis State this fall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
FARMER STRANGLED BY
DASHBOARD OF WAGON

SARATOGA. n. Y. Sept. 22-John
Freeman, aged dfty-four years, a far
Tner of Greenfield, while driving a spir-
tied team. had his wagon overturned
into q ditch and he was held TO the
earth by the dashboard, which rested
on his neck, causing death before he
could be rescued.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
SULLY BEGINS COTTON BOOM.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Daniel ]. Sully,
with new backing. Is leading another
bull pool in cotton. He is said to have
organized a syndicate IN the South. and
20 have begun operations with a view OF
putting cotton TO Is cents again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
ROCKVILLE NEWS ITEMS.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, Sept. 22.-The pres
bytery Of Maryland opened its fall ses-
sion at the Bethesda Presbyterian
Church. near Bethesda. this county,
Tuesday evening. The opening sermon
was preached by the Rev. Harris z.
Kirk pastor Of Franklin Street Church.
Baltimore.
The Rev. DR.. Dudley, Of Springfield
Church. Sykesville. was chosen moder-
ator, and the Rev. DIT. Douglass, of
Maryland Avenue Church, Baltimore,
was chosen temporary clerk The devo-
tiOnal committee consists Of the Rev. 2.
p Flournoy and Bradley Davidson
The session viii continue through to-
DAY. The Rev. II H Munroe is to be
ordained as missionary to Japan dur
ing the session.
James y. Harriss. Of the vicinity of
Potomac, this county. died at hts home
Monday evening. aged seventy
years, IS a result Of Intestinal troubles.
Mr.. Harriss leaves surviving him four
children-Richard. Joseph, James ana
Mrs. Harry Rabbit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
FLOOD ANNEXES TERRITORY

HIDADGO. Tex. Sept. PA few miles
from this place down the river n piece
Of Mexican grazing land. on which are
several thousand sheep and goats. has
Grande and attached to the American
side
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
PRISONER WEBS A WITNESS

NEW BRUNSWICK. N. J.. Sept. q
Held as a witness against Daniel z. T.
KnUdsen. charged with larceny, Miss
Carrie Rasmussen was married TO the
prisoner last night in Jail. II Is probable
that the case Will be dropped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-22
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
MISS HELEN
GOULD AN
AUTHORIZES

Peru. Ind Nov l7.-Miss Helen Miller
Gould lie writing a book.
The work will describe the tour Miss
Gould has just completed of Indiana.
Missouri, Kansas and Texas. and during
which she contributed most generously
toward erecting and maintaining build
ings for the Wabash Railroad Young
Mems Christian association.
In her book Miss Gould will describe
her tour, the receptions rendered to her
all the incidents OF the agreeable trip.
The volume will be Illustrated Miss
Gould Travelled from New Haven, Ind.
TO Peru on a special train, which ran
the 81 miles in - minutes including two
dead stops. She took the trouble to
unglove before shaking hands with En-
gireer Allen T. King and Fireman John
Adams. both OF Peru. who ran the train
King and Adams have received requests
for their photographs. 20 be reproduced
In Miss Goulds work. which will be In
the printers hands soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
NURSES BENEFIT CONCERT.
Wei K own AriI s Contributed 10 q De.
Ightfl Prorr.m Ren'ere1 al Mam,hal Hall

A concert for the sick benefit fund OF
the graduate nurses OF the Rhode Island
hospital was given last evening in Memo
rial hall, BENEFIT street. The hall was wei
filed with a representative audience the
object OF the concert being ono that re-
ceives hearty support from the local char
ltably inclined. and the artists being OF
enviable local rcputc.
Several selections were given by the
Einklang Singing society. while Mr.. Fos-
ter. viollnlst. Mr.. Black Of Boston. tenor
soloist. Mr. Raia harpist; Mr.. Sa ke
bass soloIst: and Miss Blvon, pianist
were warmly received.
The program was as follows: Absched
hat der Tag Genommen. Nesler. Fink
'aug; Austrian Hymn and variation
leonard. Mr.. Foster. "Once ! Loved a
Maiden Fair" Horatio Parker; "Li'b s
led" No. 5: Song OF Faith" cham
dc. Mr. Black: "Rcverie.' Thomas
Waltz. Mr. Rain: (a) "Heinllche L'ebe. %
volkslied: Cb) 30 Diandel Mel" Volk-
lied; (c) Der Kaefcr und die Blume b
Welt. Einklang; Aria Of THE Drum Ma
tor" from "1.e Geld" Thomas. Mr
saacke; Fantasie- Polonaise. Ran. Miss
Bllven: Die Auserwachlte." Volkslicd
Einglang.