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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
FAITHFUL DOG WATCHES
BODY OF HIS MASTER

SPOKANE, Sept. 1.-THE body of
James w. Nesbit, the aged man who
disappeared from his home in Avon.
Idaho, last week, was found this morn
ing in a clump of trees upon the noun
tainside two miles from his home. The
old man had wandered about for days.
as shown by his tracks, finally dying
of hunger and exposure. His body was
guarded by his faithful dog, which was
also starving. The animal had kept
wild beasts away from the corpse.
Nesbit was captain of a Pennsylvania
company of volunteers during the Civil
War. returning to Pennsylvania to
serve after spending several years in
the goldields of California in the early
days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
NEARLY A MILLION MEN TO TAKE. THE FIELD
Russian Cruiser Lena
Will Be Dismantled
Tomorrow.
Officers Are Not to
Be Deprived of
Side-Arms.
Special Dispatch to The Call,

VALLEJO, Sept. 1.-THE Russian
cruiser Lena this morning was towed
from her anchorage off the lower end
Of Mare Island up to the navy yard by
the tug Unadilla and given berth
alongside the island. Midshipman Kah-
lin was the officer of the highest rank
on board. Soon after the Lena reached
the yard Rear Admiral McCalla, in full
uniform, called upon the commanding
officer.
Gunner T. ]. Shuttleworth, acting UNI
der orders, will on Monday morning re-
move from the ship all guns of small
caliber the breech blocks of large guns,
all the small arms except the side arms
and revolvers belonging to the officers,
all ammunition and ordnance stores
and torDedoes. They, will be safely
stored in the navy yard.
Lieutenant Arthur Macarthur is on
hoard the Lena as representative of the
United States Government
The Lena drew twenty-five feet of
water coming up to the navy yard. To-
night the tug Leslie, with a marine
guard on board, is patrolling the bay
in the vicinity of the Lena, while a
force of marines is on guard on the
land side. After the disarmament of
the Lena her. officers and crew will be
paroled.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
Oyama Is Expected to
Flank Mukden on
Both Sides.
Tie Pass Likely to Be
Scene of the Next
Great Battle.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 1.-THE
War Office is displaying no especial
concern as yet over the continual Skin
mishing on the TANKS of the Russian
army, regarding it as the natural desire
Of the Japanese to keep in touch with
the Russian forces rather than pre-
monitory symptom of a forward moye-
ment by Commander in Chief Oyama's
army. The authorities are not inclined
to believe that Oyama's advance can
occur within a fortnight unless large
reinforcements have been received and
the work Of getting up supplies has
been done more quickly than was sup
posed to be possible.
The Japanese having been unable to
follow UP their victory at Liaoyang
when the time was ripe, the War Office
sees no reason for a feverish desire on
their part to come into touch with Gen
eral KuroDatkin, now that he has had
time TO recuperate his forces.
The question whether a big battle
will be fought in the vicinity of Muk-
den is considered here to be dependent
chiefly upon General Kuropatkin, as it
is not believed that the Japanese will
be able to force him to fight at Muk-
den unless he so elects. The general
idea is that when the advance really
comes the japanese will simply out
flank Mukden and go direct against Tie
Pass.
The movement of the japanese land
forces and the appearance of a large
flotilla in the Lao River are believed to
support this view.
While military circles here realize the
strategic weakness of Mukden, there are
plenty Of sentimental reasons why Gen
eral KuroDatkin may desire to hold as
long as possible the ancient home of
the Manchu dynasty. They believe, in
spite Of official limitations and press
reports from Mukden to the contrary,
that there will not be a repetition of the
battle Of Liaoyang at Mukden.
AS far as the public is concerned in
terest seems again to be gravitating to-
ward Port Arthur, where the gallant
fight of Lieutenant General Stoessels
garrison is being closely watched. The
report that the garrison has been forced
to fall back to the use of homemade
powder, which is proving defective, is
considered discouraging factor. 1t
would be a national grief should the
defense of the fortress fail through lack
of ammunition.
More Importance, however, is at
tached in military circles to the reports
that the japanese have abandoned the
idea of a direct assault and are tunnel
ing the Notifications, and it is believed
possible that the end may come as at
Sevastopol, with a repetition Of the
dreadful carnage at the Malakoff tower.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
Enormous Armies to
Strive for Soil of
Manchuria.
What a Winter Cam
paign Will Mean to
BelligerentS.
Special Daspstoh to The Call


TOXIC, Sept. Interpretations for
the winter campaign in Northern
Manchuria are being hurried to COM
pletion. The japanese will put be-
tween 500, 600 and 100000 troops in
the field and Kuropatkin is expected
TO marshal a force not much, if any
smaller. It is believed that at least
100000 men all told will take part in
the operations.
The aggressive military party which
favors an invasion Of Russian terri
tory as far as Vladivostok and the
pressing Of an attack from the south
as far as Hardin, If not further, has
gained the entire confidence OF the
AIikado's Government. This is due
mainly 10 the fact that the japanese
critics declare the Russians unable.
man for man. 10 cope with the island
soldiers, while the genius for COM
mand on the Russian side is believed
10 be limited 10 a very few generals,
who cannot get their plans quickly
and efficiently executed by the less
gifted officers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
MORE LIBERAL POLICY.
Japan VIII Permit Writers and At
taches TO Witness Operations.

TOXIC, Sept. flowing to the
friction between the military authori-
ties and the foreign attaches and cor
respondents, Field Marshal Yama-
gaia, chief Of the general staff. to-day
telegraphed to Field Marshal Oyama,
commander in chief Of the Japanese
forces in the field. the following:
The imperial declaration of war,
as proclaimed TO the people, is uni
versally recognized as being based on
the broad principles of justice. 1t
makes no distinction Of race, religion
or national manners or customs. The
sole object Of the war is to insure the
safety Of this empire. guarantee the
peace Of the Orient, spread the bless
fngs Of civilization and promote the
general interests Of all nations. 1t is
therefore hoped that these principles
will also find expression in the treat
raent Of foreign officers and CORE
spondents attached to our armies, and
that so long as the rule of military
secrecy is not infringed, a frank and
candid consideration will be extended
10 them so that the spirit Of sincerity
which animates this empire be fully
demonstrated to the whole world"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
CHINA AND JAPAN IN ACCORD.
Complete Understanding Appears to
Have Been Reached.

Complete Understanding Appears to
Have Been Reached.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 17.-Impor-
tant developments regarding Chinas
attitude toward the belligerents are
expected here in well informed quar-
tiers. There are. rumors of closer rela-
tions between China and Japan, of the
possibility of the Japanese turning
over Port Arthur when captured to
China, of their restoring Manchuria to
the Chinese, ETC. Although these re-
ports are not confirmed. they lead to a
quite general belief that some sort of
negotiations are going on behind the
scenes of which the outside world has
little cognizance.
The Russ says it believes the Japan
csc successes are emboldening the Chi
nese Government more and more and
are prompting such diplomatic steps as
China never dreamed of before. Since
the japanese occupation of New
chwang and direct contact between the
Chinese and Japanese they seemed to
have quickly reached an understand
ing, the occupation of neutral territory
evoking no protest.
The Russ expects the war to take on
a phase, as Chinese neutrality van
ishes, which the powers in their agree
ment to preserve China's neutrality,
cannot ignore. Moreover, the Russ be-
lieves the situation will call for deeds
and not words 1t concludes:
I'VE need not be unduly alarmed,
however. The interference of China
will scarcely be to our disadvantage. :"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
KURoPATKIN A HUMORIsT.
"Our Departure From Liaoyang Was
Unavoidable" He Tells the Gar.

"Our Departure From Laoyang Was
Unavoidable" He Tells the Gar.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 17.-Un-
der date of September 16 General Ku-
ropatkin telegraphed to the Emperor
as follows:
THE entire Manchurian army re-
joices inexpressibly at your Majestys
appreciation of it's labors and mill
tary doings. We are all animated by
the one desire to beat the enemy and
justify the confidence reposed in US
by the supreme chief of the Russian
army, who may feel perfectly assured
of the army's future self-denial and
devotion.
Our departure from Liaoyang was
unavoidable and was accomplished
under conditions fraught with great
difficulty. Even our adversaries upon
this occasion were very modest their
report not mentioning the capture of
prisoners, guns or other trophies.
General Kurokis official report
confirms the statement that on the
morning of September 4 his entire
force, which is the strongest of the
three Japanese armies. was on the
right bank of the Taitse River and. IL
the conditions had been favorable,
would have cut off the troops occupy
ing Liaoyang from the rest of the
Russian troops operating on the Tai
tse River"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
WATCHING FOR THE KOREA.
Russian Cruiser Is Believed to Be on
Puget Sound.

TACOMA, Sept. 17.-Believing the
Russian cruiser Korea is in the neigh
borhood of Puget Sound, ready to
overhaul ships bound for the Orient,
the Navy Department has wired in
structions to the officers of the Bremen
ton Navy Yard to hold the monitor
wyoming in readiness to enforce neu-
trality, should the Korea put into
port.
1t is generally believed here that the
Korea is cruising close to the Sound.
The sailing date of the Boston steam
ship Hyades, now loading here for
Japan, has been extended until the
Korea's whereabouts is learned def
nitely 1t is the same with other ships
loading at Seattle. 1t is thought the
Korea will be compelled to enter
Puget Sound within the next day or
so for fuel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18

thur became terrific at dawn of Sep
TENDER 10 and continued until the
forenoon of September 16. The Jap
anese fired from Shushiyen and Pa
lungshan, at Pigeon Bay, where heavy
guns from Japan have been placed in
position lately. The shells fell with
great frequency in the Chinese new
town.
Yankiatung, which is a village at
Pigeon Bay and has been occupied
by the Russians, has been evacuated
by them secretly. The japanese have
not occupied the village.
Five hundred cavalrymen, who at
tempted to drive the japanese from
Palungshan, have not returned and 1T
is believed that the fortress there has
been captured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
DISPOSAL OF LENA'S CREW.

Russia Hopes That the Men Will Be
Sent Home.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 1.-THE
negotiations between the United States
and Russia relative to the disposition
of the crew of the Russian auxiliary
cruiser Lena at San Francisco have
not yet been completed. heasuggestion
Of the United States that the crew be
interned at Mare Island until the end
of the war has been transmitted
through the Russian embassy at
Washington and is being considered by
the Admiralty, where it is desired that
the crew be allowed to return home
under an agreement that the officers
and men are not to fight again during
the war.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18

fired two shots into the residence and
one Italian soldier entered. Chinese
soldiers assembled, prepared to fight,
but one of their officers prevented fur
Their disturbance.
Representations have been made by
the Chinese authorities to the Italian
legation, but no answer has yet been
received. Great indignation is ex-
pressed on all sides at the unprovoked
and unwarranted attack. 1t is hoped,
however, that the incident will be
closed without any complications.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
MELBA WILL ARRIVE
IN NEW YORK NOVEMBER IL
Her Concert Tour of Sixteen Weeks
VIII Begin Soon After
She LaDeS

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-Mme. Melba,
whose appearance in concert ct the
Metropolitan is to be the feature of
the musical season in this country,
is now in Paris and will arrive in New
York November u. Her concert tour
of sixteen weeks. under the direction
OF Charles a. Ellis, will begin in Port
land, Me-, November Is, and will ex-
tend west to San Francisco and south
to New York.
The singer will be heard in all the
principal intermediate cities, 40S con-
certs already having been arranged for
her.
Mile. Sassoli, Mr.. Gilbert and Mr..
Vanhoose will be prominent members
of her concert company. Nine. Melba's
itinerary has been arranged to allow
her to appear in four performances
with Conreid's company at the Metro
politan Opera-house, for which she
has been specially engaged.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
ITALIANS ATTACK CHINESE.
ARRAY of Soldiers I'm Picking May Lead
to COMPLICATIONS.

PEKING, Sept. II. afternoon.-An
extraordinary fracas between italian
and Chinese soldiers occurred on
Thursday afternoon. Two Chinese SOL
diers, walking unarmed along the pub
lie road bordering upon the Italian
drill ground adjoining the italian lega-
ton. stopped to watch the Italians
drilling. The Italians ordered them
away and when they refused to go a
fight ensued. The two Chinese were
beaten. One of them was then seized
and taken into the Italian legation.
while the other ran to the residence of
General Chang Kweite, who is COM
mander In chief of the Chinese troops
stationed here.
A dozen Italians followed him and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
WILL NOT ATTEND PEACE
CONGRESS AT BOSTON
Baron DestourneIIes de Constant Says
He VIII Be Too Busy Election
eerfng in France

PARIS. Sept. 17.-Baron Destour-
nelles de Constant, the deputy who
was the most prominent figure in the
peace movement which led to the
British French cordial understanding
writes to the Associated Press that he
deeply regrets his inability to attend
the Peace Congress at Boston. owing
to the approaching French elections, in
which he is candidate for election to
the Senate. The Baron adds:
II had hoped at Boston to publicly
recognize the grand and decisive serv-
ices rendered to the cause Of inter-
national arbitration by the United
States. and particularly by President
Raasevelt. Better than any one know
that the court at The Hague stood
deserted, abandoned and ridiculed un-
til the day when he had the courage.
generosity and foresight to save it.
That act alone has entitled him to the
thanks for his pacific and liberal spirit
of all Europe"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
GOES TO THE EXPOSITION
as AN INVESTIGATOR
Sacramento Valley Development As
ISOLATION Wants to Know How
Funds Are Being DiSbursed

SACRAMENTO, Sept. lin con-
sequence of the conflicting stories that
have been told concerning the man.
ner in which the Sacramento Valley
exhibits at the st. Louis Exposition
have been displayed and because 1t
has been said that Northern California
has been given the worst of the ex-
position proposition. the Sacramento
Valley Development Association to-
day resolved to send former United
States Surveyor General Will S. Green,
president of the association, to st.
Louis to investigate and report.
Green Is ascertaining in what way
the Sacramento Valley has been bene-
flied by the exhibit that has been in
stalled and maintained at such great
cost. An appropriation of $3.50 was
made to pay Green's expenses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
wARsHIP TO REMAIN HERE.
One Vessel Ordered Detached From
Admiral Goodrich's Fleet.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Instruc-
tons were sent to Rear Admiral Good
rich at San Francisco to-day direct
ing him to detaeh one ship from his
squadron. when he leaves for Mag
dalena Bay to hold the autumn target
practice.
The vessel detached will remain in
the vicinity of San Francisco, pre-
pared to enforce neutrality should
other Russian or Japanese vessels put
in at the Golden Gate. The Wyoming
has also been ordered to remain at
Bremerton in readiness for the same
duty.
The department has no information
that there are other Russian cruisers
bound for the Pacific Coast, but there
is talk to the effect around San Fran
cisco and it was thought advisable to
be ready for any emergency.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
AMERICA GAINS ONE POINT.
Russia Agrees 10 Classify Cotton as
Conditional Contraband.


ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 17.-For-
eign Minister Lamsdorff's reply to the
British ambassador, Sir Charles Hard
fnge. yesterday, on the subject Of Great
Britain's representations in regard to
the contraband Of war, admitted the
conditional character Of all articles
mentioned in section 10 Of article Of
the Russian regulations, except horses
and other beasts Of burden, which
Russia insists remain in the category
Of absolute contraband.
In reply 10 the representations Of
ambassador Mccormick, in behalf of
the United States, cotton will be
classed as conditional contraband, but,
as stated yesterday, railroad material,
certain classes of machinery and boil
ers to be used on warships continue to
be absolute contraband.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
THUNDER OF SIEGE GUNS.
Japanese Subject Port Arthur to a
Terrific Bombardment,

CHEFU, Sept. IA Japanese who
arrived here to-day reports that the
citizens of Dalny, on September Is,
expected that the general attack upon
Port Arthur would be renewed upon
the following day. He has reliable in
formation to the effect that the Jap
anese siege works at Rihlungshan and
Kikwanshan were completed on Sep
TENDER Is.
Both Chinese and Japanese arrivals
agree that the bombarding of Port Ar
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
RUSSIAN CAVALRY ACTIVE.

Oyama reports that Russian cavalry
outposts, with bases at Panchiagao.
Hanlinpao and Tasanchiatzu, are daily
securing southwark in the vicinity of
Wulitaitzu and Menfulutai, over a
twelve-mile front, and to Jingtang,
three miles from Tatangshanpao. The
Russian cavalry is changing it's cloth
ing to gray and black, the winter uni
form
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
Final Assault Draws Near.

PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE correspond
ent at Chefu of the Matin says he
learns from an official source that the
Japanese are preparing for a decisive
attack upon Port Arthur and that
troops are daily being landed at Dairy
with powerful cannon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
oUTPosTs FACE TO FACE.
Japanese Advance Lines Are Nearing
the MuIxden Defenses.

GENERAL KUROKTS HEADQUAR-
Fusan, Sept. 1.-THE japanese front is
now some miles north of Liaoyang, al
most half way to Mukden and con-
fronting General Kuropatkin's outpost
lines.
General Kuropatkin, it is believed, is
removing his headquarters to Hardin.
Both armies are satisfied to suspend
hostilities for a time. They are ap
parently exhausted after the battle of
Liaoyang.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
MRS. NETTIE CRAVEN SUES
ST. LOUIS STREET RAILROAD
Wants $1O,s64 Damages for Personal
Injuries Received i'm Collision
Last March.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 17.-Mrs. Nettie
Craven has filed a suit in the Circuit
Court against the st. Louis and Su-
burban Railway. asking $10.S64 dam
ages for personal injuries received on
one of the defendants cars last
March in a collision at Seventh and
Locust streets. She alleges her left
hip was fractured and that she re-
ceived other injuries, from which she
will never recover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
GREAT BATTLE NEARING.
Constant Skirmishing Between Forces
to the South of Mukden.

MUKDEN, Sept. 1.-THE Japanese
are reported to be advancing on both
TANKS from the east, southeast and
southwest. The outposts are closely
engaged twenty miles southeastward,
there being almost constant skirmish-
ing. Indications point to another great
battle in the vicinity of Mukden. Rus
sian troops occupy all the surrounding
villages. Refugees are fiocking into
the city. Chinese among them COM
plain of severity on the part of the
Japanese.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18

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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-24
THIS SOUNDS Definite
Artillery Officer Tells of Finding
Range Near This City.

Capt. Thomas Ridgway, artillery
corps, has returned to Fort Smelling
after a successful trip in search of a
suitable range for regulation field
artillery drills. The tract of land
decided upon is a two-mile range
located one-half mile northwest of
New Ulm!
It was Capt. Ridgway's intention to
acquire land away from human habita-
ton, but he could not secure any such
tract suitable for the purpose. The
range decided upon, however, will
admit of shrapnel shooting under
ordinary conditions and is much better
adapted than any tract of land that
might be acquired in Anoka county,
where the captain went in search of
land month ago. The tract at New
Ulm will be available about the first
of October after crop of corn has
been cut.
The above from the St. Paul Pioneer
Press would seem to indicate that the
commander of the artillery has fully
decided to come to New Ulm. When
Capt. Ridgway was here he did not
state definitely what would be done
but he has evidently recommended the
local tract very strongly to the depart
ment officials.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-24

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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1904-08-24
Democratic Delegates.

Democratic primaries were held in
the various polling places Thursday
evening and the following delegates
elected to the county convention: First
ward, A. Steinhauser, j. j. Green,
Einar Hoidale, John Schneider, B.
Juni, Armand Petry, Chas. Hauen-
stein, VIM. Skinner; second ward,
Emil Wicherski, Ben Amann, John H.
Forster, Wd. Eibner, F. W. johnson,
9. P. Stengel, Wv. Fritsche; third
ward, Andreas Amann, Jos. F. Groeb-
ner, A. j. Eckstein, S. A. George,
Chas. Forster, ST., Fred Pfaender,
Chris. Filzen, Jr.