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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
KurOpatkin Must Fight
SHELLS CANNOT DESTROY IT,
German Military stan Has Perfected
a Railroad Bridge That IL Put
Up in Sections.

Berlin, Aug. 30.-Three regiments
of military railroad builders in the last
few days erected strong, wide bridge
over the Elbe, near Wittenberg, capable
Of bearing heavy artillery and army
transport II was torn down yester-
day. The experiment and the material
for the bridge cost 100000. Extraor-
binary precautions were taken to keep
the country people from approaching
near the bridge and to prevent photo
graphs Of It being taken The struc-
ture, which was perfected BY members
of the general stan, was built In sec
tons that can quickly be put together.
II one or more sections are destroyed
By shells or by fire others can be sub
stituted. The bridge can be adapted to
streams Of varying width and depth.
Gen. Won Einem, the war minister, in
spected Il and pronounced It admirable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

Toxic, Aug. 29.-Following an IN
spection, made by government engi-
neers, the government has issued a
proclamation making complete prepa-
ration to develop gold fields recently
discovered in the province of Iwate.
The foreigners estimate that these
fields will yield gold to the value of
$500, 100000, and they are now prepar-
ing to start mining operations. 1t is
estimated that the annual yield Of the
mines will be SIS, 000,0 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
REDMOND SEES A CRISIS.


New York, Aug. 25.-The White Star
lines Teutonic, on which John Red
mond, the Irish leader, Mrs. Redmond
and the nationalist members Of parlia-
ment, Patrick O'Brien and Capt. A. c.
Donlen, were passengers, arrived last
night from Queenstown and Liverpool.
Later, In discussing his visit, Mr..
Redmond said: eve come here first to
attend the convention of the league,
which has given us such moral and
material assistance in the past two
years. Just at present we are anxious
ly watching developments in England,
for we're now on the eve of crisis
which may change conditions and so
materially affect our party, The pres
ent government is doomed and 1t is
only question Of few months or
weeks when we will face a general
election. Mr.. Chamberlain, who broke
up the liberal party, has succeeded now
In breaking up the unionists party and
for this reason there is no question
but that the next general election will
result in the defeat OF the government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

nave Deen merely preliminary TO 9
grand infantry assault, the feeling
grows here that the ferocity Of the
repeated attacks and the defeats must
be gradually dissipating the energy OF
the besiegers and that the Japanese
may find after all that they have
broken their teeth on the stones Of
Port Arthur"
Nothing can be ascertained here re-
garding the reports from Toxic Of the
sinking of two Russian torpedo boat
destroyers at Port Arthur The fact
rnat rhe~Port Arthur squadron Is al
ready so crippled and scattered has
greatly reduced its Importance as
tactical factor in the eyes Of the au-
thorities here. Accounts of the misfor-
tune to the battleship Sevastopol and
of the sinking Of the cruiser Novik are
allowed to be extensively printed and 1t
appears that the balance Of sea power
In the east is thoroughly upset pend
ing the arrival Of the Baltic squadron
In oriental waters.
No Winter Quarters for Japs.
London, Aug. 26.-According to a
correspondent with Gen. Kuroki's
army the Japanese are not likely to re-
tire into winter quarters. Rather than
to thus give the Russians breathing
space they will prosecute vigorous
winter campaign. The correspondent
says that the Japanese are accumulat-
ing immense stores of ammunition and
guns at Hal Cheng.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
MANY PASSENGERS SICK.
Arizona Floods Have Kept Travel
ers on Trains for a Week-An-
other Tie-Up at Albuquerque.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Aug. 26.-After
moving east $50 miles, to detour by
way of New Mexico, the westbound
overland Santa Fe trains that were
stalled In Arizona for several days,
owing to washouts, have met another
obstruction at this end. During a
heavy rain large washout occurred
at Isleta, 13 miles south of here, on
the Ell Paso branch of the Santa Fe
railroad. The Cuthbert Canadian
party, which left Seligman with 16
cars at two o'clock, passed the fresh
damage safely. Another train was
started toward Deming at four p. M,
but half an hour later encountered
washout nearly 300 feet long. The
sand at this point washed out from
under the tracks and as water Is flood
ing the roadbed In other sections 1t
will be impossible to move train I'M
til repairs are made. The big train
was backed into Albuquerque and
here the weary passengers are again
to be delayed indefinitely. 1t is not
known at this time what will be done
to move the delayed passengers to
their destination. The roadbed Is
badly crippled at many points in west
ern Arizona. The passengers are maxi
ing requests to be sent over the Santa
Fe to Denver and transferred to
roads that will take them to their
homes. There are many sick among
the women and children, passengers
who have occupied the chair cars and
tourists coaches for a week. Ten cars
of United States mail are on the de-
layed trains.
Water 10 Feet Deep I'm CnnyOnv
Kingman, Ariz., Aug. 26.-More than
two inches of water fell here in an in
credibly short space Of time and the
great canyon west of here, through
which the Santa Fe railroad runs was
soon converted into a roaring torrent.
The water was 20 feet deep. Heavy
grades were swept away, bridges torn
from their foundations and miles Of
track were wrecked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

st. Louis, Aug. 25.-The greatest
horse parade the world has ever seen
was that of yesterday afternoon at the
worlds fair, there being nearly three
times as many horses as were ever on
exhibition at any worlds fair, and
twice as many as were ever seen at
any other exhibition in the world.
More than 1000 were in parade, rep
resenting horsefiesh of every variety,
from the diminutlve wild horse of
Asia to the splendid Percherons of
France.
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win Soon Pine Kan,a, Ga.,

Joplin, Mo-, Aug. 29.-The Kansas
Natural Gas company is getting ready
to pipe gas out of the state into Mis-
souri,. The plan to take the gas to
Kansas City is being held in allegiance
for time, but arrangements are being
perfected to take the pipe line through
Kansas to Joplin and the
mining district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

Trouble Anons Nevada Fusionists.
Winnemucia, New. Aug. 26.-Forty-
five delegates who were unseated at
the silver (fusion) convention met
here and appointed state central
committee. Presidential electors were
chosen and platform adopted indors-
ing Watson and Tibbles. The rest Of
the state ticket will be filed out by
committee appointed for the purpose.
and a campaign will be made through
out the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
COMMAND THE CITY?
London Hears Japs Are Within Main
Defenses Of Port Arthur.
THOUSANDS OF FRESH SOLDIERS.


London, Aug. 29.-The Chronicles
correspondent with Gen. Kuroki
cabling under date Of August "a. via
Fusan August rs, says: 1.-THE fall Of
Port Arthur is imminent. The Japa.
nese are now within the main defanaei
and their guns command the town
Desperate fighting occurs night and
day and the losses on both sides are
enormous. The Russians are making
furious counter attacks, but the Japa-
nese are clinging to the positions they
have won at so great cost"
Russians Out of smokeless POwderS
Toxic, Aug. 29.-Unofficial reports
state that since the explosion Of their
magazine at the foot of Liaoti hill the
Russians appear to be destitute Of
smokeless powder.
$4,000 Fresh Troops.
. Chefoo, Aug. 29.-Seven hundred
Chinese who went to Port Dalny in
the hope of sharing with the Japanese
In the business boom there have re-
turned to Chefoo and report that the
Japanese are monopolizing all oppor-
tunities at the port. These Chinese
say that 20 transports, bearing $4,000
troops to reinforce the besiegers of
Port Arthur, have arrived at Port Dali
ny during the past fortnight.
Information which to very great
extent confirms previous reports of the
at Port Arthur was received
here Sunday by Junks which left there
on August "a and August 26. The most
important statement agreed to by pas
sengers on these junks confirm the re-
ports that the Russians have been
driven from the fort Immediately east
Of the railroad During the night Of
August % heroic band Of 500 Japa-
nese attempted to capture fort No. s
in the midst of a storm. Almost the
sntire attachment was killed. The
Chinese declare, however, that the
Russians have evacuated fort No. 5,
but whether by reason of this assault
Or the Japanese artillery fire cannot be
earned. The Japanese are unable to
occupy No. 5.
The Russian marines have left the
ships in the harbor and are working
1t the land batteries. Shells from the
Japanese fire continue to fall in Port
Arthur and the dock yards and the
have scattered about the har-
,or in attempts to protect themselves
rom the enemy's projectiles.
Japs Have Them Guessing.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 29.-The Novoe
lremya voices the general mystifica-
ion of the military critics as to
whether Lao Yang or Port Arthur is
he center of military activity and
that the Japanese have not
ret given the least indication as to
where the main attack will be directed.
This Is from Shanghai.
London, Aug. 29.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Times says that
he disarming of the Russian cruiser
Askold and torpedo boat destroyer
irozovoi will begin to-day.
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she.hss conc. rltG Patker.

Esopus, N. r, Aug 10-Judge Par
ker varied his usual Sunday pro-
gramme by dining in Klnrsiou. With
his family he went to TIE city IN his
launch and attended service Il the
Church Of the Holy Cross. After the
service they went to dine at the resi-
deDce Of Alfred Tanner, whose wife 4
Mn Parker's sister, and later returned
to Rosemount William F. sheehan
spent some time IN conferences with
the indga
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

DEVILS Lake. N. D., Aug 25.-With
no other formality but the reading Of
portion of the law by Commissioner
Richards, of the general land office,
governing the drawing Of public lands,
the lottery for the Fort Totten In
dian reservation lands was begun
promptly on schedule time. The name
Of Bruce G, Warren, Of Forst River,
N. D., was the first name drawn from
the wheel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

Chefoo, Aug. 26.-Golden hill, White
Marble mountain and Liaoti mountain
according to Chinese advices dated the
night of August %, are now the only
main forts securely held by the Rus
SLAMS at Port Arthur. Others are &C.
cupied by them, but they are subjected
to an artillery fire which renders their
tenure uncertain. Fort No. 5, which
has frequently been reported taken by
the Japanese and retaken by the Rus
SLAMS, is again declared to be in the
hands of the Japanese. A rumor, hav-
ing some points indicating anthem
ITCHY, says that the new European Sec
ton of Port Arthur is in flames. Ow-
ing to the mud and brick construction
Of the buildings, however, 1t is prob
able that the fire is not general. 1t is
said that the Japanese are using guns
taken from the harbor defenses Of
Kobe, NagasaM and Yokohama. These
guns, numbering 300, are of heavy cali
Der
Mines InJure Two More Ships.
Toxic, Aug. 26.-Five steamers and
three torpedo boat destroyers emerged
from Port Arthur Wednesday and be-
ran the work OF clearing away floating
mires. At GEO in the evening two
funneled torpedo boat DESTROYER struck
a mine two miles off Liaotol promon-
tory and sunk Immediately. Five min
utes later second destroyer, with four
tunnels, ran I. ,alnst another floating
mine, which exploded. This second
vessel was at once surrounded by other
Russian ships and towed into Port Ar
thur, the entire flotilla accompanying
her. These occurrences were seen from
various Japanese watch towers. The
action Of the Russians in attempting to
clear the channel of mines indicates
the intention of the feet to sally from
Port Arthur.
American Diplomacy Again.
Shanghai, Aug. 2e.-The Russian
cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Grozovoi have gone out Of com
mission. but the work of repairinR
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

Nortonville, Kan, Aug. 25.-The ma
tional conference of the Seventh Day
Adventists is being held here with
over 300 delegates in attendance from
all parts Of the United States. The
conference will continue until August
20. President Post. of Chicago, Is in
charge. Lieut. Gov. George H. Utter,
Of Rhode Island, is one Of the dele
gates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

Manila, Aug. ga detail Of CON-
stabulary has been ambushed on the
island of Leyte by superior force Of
bandits. Capt H. Barrett, of the con-
stabulary, was killed In the fighting
Three Chinese stores were burned
Four natives were murdered, and
three of them buried alive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
First Victory for Phipps.

Denver, Col, Aug. 30.-Judge John
l. Mullins. in the district court, over
ruled the motion Of counsel for Mrs.
Genevieve c. Phipps to Quash the
summons served on her in the suit
of her husband. Lawrence G. Phipps,
for divorce. Mrs. Phipps was given
FIVE days In which to demur to the
complaint or Is days to answer the
charges made by her husband. Mrs.
Phipps was formerly Miss Chandler. Of
Mound City, Kan.
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IN THICKEST GLOOM.
St. Petersburg Can Hear Nothing
Tangible from the Front.
HOSTILE ARMIES In CLOSE TOUCH.
JaDs Advancing in Great Force
Along Both Roads COnverging
on Lao Yang, but KurOpatkin
May Have Withdrawn.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 30.-The great
est uncertainty prevails regarding the
actual situation at Lao Yang. There
Is intense anxiety for definite news
from the front. but even the authors
ties are frankly ignorant as to whether
or not the long-expected decisive &C.
ton will be fought at Lao Yang or
further north. It is possible that a
great battle is even now proceeding
and there are many indications that
such is the case. II this Is so the fate
Of this years campaign may be settled
within 48 hours. At the same time
opinion is almost equally divided,
many believing that Gen. Kuropatkin
will not make a determined stand and
that the japanese will crack the shell
only to find that the bird has flown.
The Russian force is now concen-
trated In a series of exceedingly
strong positions around Lao Yang,
but the whole withdrawal was in ac-
cordance with a prearranged plan. It
is certain that the armies are now in
close touch. The Japanese are ad-
vancing on Lao Yang, but the crucial
question, whether 1t is the main Rus
sian army that is concentrated there
10 receive them or merely a strong
screen, has not been answered up to
this date.
A Shell Killed Gen. ROutkOvslzy.
Lao Yang, Aug. 30.-The Russians
lost 300 in killed or wounded during
the retreat from Ahshanshan. The
Japanese made a forced march by
night, and overtaking the Russians at
daylight Gen. Routkovsky was killed
by the explosion Of shell.
KurOpatkin Must Fight.
Toxic, Aug. 30.-The Russians are
concentrating at Lao Yang, either
with the intention of giving general
battle on retiring. 1t is believed here
that Gen Kuropatkin cannot now avoid
q fight and a crushing defeat
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FaIrbank. at Knnun. CIty.

Chicago, Aug. 2s.-Arrangements
have been made at republican head
quarters for Senator Fairbanks to
open the Missouri campaign at Kan
sas City on either the I'd or Sd Of Sep
TENDER II will be the formal open
Ing Of the Missouri republican cam
naion
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
Obeya the Pope, Alter Ann.

Paris, Aug. 3O.-Mgr. Geay, bishop
OF Laval, one of the recalcitrants,
whose refusal to go to Rome brought
on the recent rupture Of relations be-
tween France and the vatican, recent
ly departed for Rome incognito for the
purpose of submitting himself to the
vatican.
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pld sreetA..rt Furnish saws,

Franklin. Ind, Aug. 2s.-carl Oaks
and three other prisoners escaped from
jail here last night by saving bars Of
q corridor window. A sweetheart Of
Oaks Is charged with furnishing saws
to the prisoners.
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washington. Aug. San effort IS
being made to raise 4 fund Of S12.5OO
for the purpose Of fighting in the courts
the hostile attitude against certain pat
ent medicine concerns and exploiters
Of proprietary medicines recently taken
by the post once department
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
seventh Day Baptlsts Adjourn.

Nortonville, Kan, Aug. 80.-The
106th general conference Of the Sew
enth Day Baptist church closed yester-
day. The next conference will be held
in Shiloh, N. J. DR.. George w: Post,
of Chicago, was reelected president
and Earl P. Saunders, Of Alfred, N. Y,
aecretarY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
HAD one Case 81 PInru..

San Francisco. Aug. SO.-The steam
O. Coptic, which arrived from the
orient, was sent to the quarantine
station because Of Korean passenger
having died Of the plague during the
voyage
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01
T..,.-r al the Fair Last Week.

st. Louis, Aug. 29.-The attendance
at the worlds fair last week 793,74O
was more than $4,000 in excess of any
week since the exposition opened.
Saturdays attendance (152,6S6) was
the largest for any single dag since
the opening day, with the exception Of
the Fourth of July, when 172,140 per-
sons passed through the gataa
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Reno New, Aug. 26.-On the Tono
pah road at Walker lake the track is
under three feet of water for five miles
Great chasms have been washed in the
desert and traffic is in Q state Of
chaos.
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Brave Soldier = suicIde

Detroit, Mich, Aug. s0.-Maj. F. E
Elltonhead. late Of the United States
infantry. veteran Of the Indian and
Philippine wars. committed suicide in
bis room. at the LAthrop apartmentA
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Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 3O-A case of
supposed leprosy was reported to the
state board Of health from LaSalle, by
an attending physician. The patient
is a native Of Poland, 35 years old, and
says that the disease from which he
now suffers made Its appearance Is
months ago.
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Garment worker oppose socIaIi.m

TIT VTDUHI oucIHIINII'
Buffalo. N. Y, Aug. 2e.-The United
Garment Workers Of America, at the
last meeting Of their 130th annual con-
venuon Sunday evening, voted down q
resolution committing the organization
20 socialism.
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Tom1inson in the Air "a Hours.

Wyoming. ILL.,, Apg. 3O.-Aeronaut
George Tomlinson, whose balloon land
ed near this city last night, has
shipped the balloon to St Louis and
has followed it there. He was in the
air "a hours and travelled 200 miles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-01

Every child born into the world
with an inherited tendency to tor
turing, disfguring humors Of the
Skin and Scalp, becomes an object
of the most tender solicitude, not
only because Of It's suffering, but
because of the dreadful fear that
the designation Is to be lifelong
and mar its future happiness and
prosperity. Hence II becomes the
duty of mothers Of such afflicted
children to acquaint themselves
with the best, the purest, and most
effective treatment available, viz:
the CUTlCURA Treatment, con-
sisting Of warm baths with CUTl-
CURA Soap, and gentle anointings
with CUTlCURA Ointment, the
great Skin Cure. Cures made in
childhood are speedy, permanent
and economical.
50 AruurA.ut - yusl4 cutir... $50 - ol.ls.
- y. - ~ ~ 49,, fsStos q cSsIsss-
- r. 4 ~, ! ~ = n FllEi Blasa. ~ colunhu
Az fuilIr Drnr Chcl- on, 81. ff.fA
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London, Aug. 29.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Times says that
the disarming of the Russian cruiser
Askold and torpedo boat destroyer
Grozovoi will begin to-day.
Holbrook argus., 1904-11-19
Taught Judge a Lesson,

Not long ago. while a case was be- ing heard before the Supreme Court of Germany at Breslau, one of the witnesses made remark which dis pleased the presiding judge and he ex. claimed angrily: -
 You are an impertinent fellow and I've a great miDd to punish you"
 You have no right to use such language to me-" replied the witness, "for I'm just as good as you are, and If you weren't on the bench I'd teach you lesson for insulting me in this manner"
 Enraged at being publicly affronted. the judge stopped the proceedings at once and sentenced the offensive wit. ness to three days imprisonment for contempt of court.
 Pardon me," said the incorrigible witness, "but, if you know anything of law, you must know that you can. not sentence me unless you obtain the consent of the other judges"
 This was true, and the judge hur. ried off to get his colleagues consent. In half an hour, however, he returned and coldly informed the smiling wit ness that his colleagues did not agree with him and that consequently he need not consider himself under ar- rest.
Holbrook argus., 1904-11-19
Put His Foot In IL.

He came in late, stepped in without ringing, and, striding softly into the parlor, dropped into an arm chair with the easy grace of a young man who is accustomed to the program
 By Jove!' he said to the figure sitting fin tie dim obscurity on the sofa. By love! l thought I was never going to see you alone again. The maternal kangaroo never goes away from the menagerie nowadays, does she, Minnle|
 Well, not amazingly frequent" cheerfully replied the old lady from the sofa. "Minnie's away flirting so much of the time now, l have to stay in"
 Under the lines at the end of the old garden the moping cats complain ed to the moon much in their usual style, the watchdogs never sang more clearly, and the plaintive cry of the locomotive filled the night with DO. etry; but the young man didn't hear it all the same.
 And, by Georgew he said to a friend fifteen minutes later, If 1 did not leave my hat and my cane in the hall! Think of 'em? Forget 'em Bless me if knew anything. What 1 wanted was fresh air, and l wanted about thirty acres of it, and mighty quick, too. Phew"