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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

uation that has developed during the
war.
Military critics here do not believe
that Gen. Kouropatkin can escape
general engagement. His army forms
a wedge, with Gen. Oku hammering
away at the point and Gems. Nodzu
and Kuroki operating with driving
movements of great force against the
sides. II one OF the latter should
break through the southern force
would be doomed.
The general stan is amazed at the
immense strength Of these co-operat-
ing Japanese armies. The Japanese
evidently have succeeded In conceal
ing the real number OF their men and
guns, which the general staff now be
lieves must be in excess OF 100000
men, with between 800 and 400 guns.
While Gen. Oku is holding the Rus
sian army at Haicheng in check. Gen.
Nodzu Is evidently trying to work
around the vital position at Simou-
cheng. At the same time, Gen. Ku-
roki is trying 20 flank the First ST.
berian army corps, which was com
handed by the late Lieut.. Gen. Count
Keller, at Yanzaln, on the main Feng-
wangcheng road, and is also pushing
a strong column through direct toward
Iiaoyang on the Saimatze road.
There Is road leading north from
Simoucheng which strikes the Feng-
wangcheng-Liaoyang road west OF
| Yanzalin. II Simoucheng should be
| forced a rapid advance along this road
would pocket the First Siberian army
corps.
The report received from Toxic late
tonight that Simoucheng actually had
been forced did not become generally
known. The general stan remained In
session until almost 2 a. m. and on
adjournment 1t was stated that moth
ing beyond the days Official dispatches
| had been received.
II is asserted by some that for sew
eral days the main body OF the Rus
sian army has been moving north to-
wards Mukden and that when the pres
/ emit line 10 the southeast Is forced the
Japanese will find that they have
crushed only the shell. Should this
i prove TO be so, Gen. Kouropatlin will
doubtless be Obliged to destroy the
immense quantity OF stores accumu
lated at Liaoyang.
| Arabia Now at vIadlvostok:
Russla's Quarrel With Britain.
st. Petersburg, July 30.--A brief re-
/ port was received by the emperor to-
day from Vice Admiral Skrydloff an
nouncing the arrival OF the German
steamer Arabia captured by the Rus.
sian cruiser Gromoboi July 22) at
yladivostok:
The sinking OF the knight Com
mandcr is upheld here on the plea
that the case comes under the rules
Russia has fled formal protest
against the British shipments Of con-
traband to Japan. II Is asserted that
the Russian government since the be-
ginning Of the war has watched care
fully the manufacture OF goods Intend.
ed for the use Of the japanese gov.
eminent and as soon as IL was estab.
nshcd that such goods we're about to
be shipped 70 a hoss.le destination the
facts were oalcll'- ca nnaicated 10
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

Reports of the land movements con-
tinue to come through roundabout
channels. but all are to the same eff
fect-that there is much heavy fight
ing in progress.
At Haicheng the army OF Kouropat-
kin is threatened by Japanese columns
which are constantly shifting and APP
pearing in new places Unexpectedly.
IL Is not believed that the main forces
have been engaged since the Tatche-
kiao affair. but there have been some
serious engagements during the last
few days.
A dispatch from Toxic gives the
first news from Togo that has been re-
ceived for some time. II says
Admiral Togo reports that at 3
o'clock last Sunday morning the Rus
sian torpedo boats OF f1&deet found
several Russian torped jht destroy
ers hiding under the shelter OF Hsien-
sheng promontory, east OF Port Arthur.
Three explosions were heard follow
ing the attack by the torpedo boats.
Tut there was heavy fog prevailing.
and the results are not known.
Press reports indicate that the
statement OF the sinking of Russian
torpedo boat destroyer is true.
"The Moji correspondent OF the
Ashayi says an officer who has just re-
turned from that place states that on
/ July "a two vessels of 5000 tons each
having noncombatants on board, and
a torpedo boat destroyer issued from
Port Arthur. The Japanese picket
boats surrounded the vessels and com
PEELED their surrender"
Attention is called TO the fact that
almost every important move by the
Japanese navy has been preceded by
news from Togo dealing with affairs
little aside from the main issue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
Refugees From Port Arthur
s4 Say Japanese Attack Failed

Say Japanese Attack Failed.
Chefoo, Aug. ga desperate three
days assault on the inner defenses on
the northern and eastern sides OF
Port Arthur has failed, according to
adyices brought by two junks. which
arrived here to-day.
A Russian. who escaped from Port
Arthur via Pigeon bay on the night OF
July 30, states that the earth trem-
bled under the terrific cannonading
which began at a. m. on July &c
and ended during the night of July 2S,
when the battle ceased.
A Chinese, who has arrived here on
a separate junk. confirms the Rus
slams statement that the Russian
killed and wounded during the assault
numbered between 5000 and 5000.
The Japanese, in their repeated as
saults against the eastern forts ON
the hills, through barbed wire en-
tanglements. and over mines, dis
played fanatical bravery. They were
moved down by the hail of shells and
bullets and the explosion OF mines
under their feet.
Their losses are estimated at 20,
| 600 The Russian declares that the
| Russians held all the eastern forts
leading TO Golden Hill and that the
| Japanese. shattered and exhausted. re
| tired to the eastward.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

st. Petersburg. Aug. "A report
from an apparently reliable source is
to the effect that Gen. Kouropatkins
main force had been rapidly moving
north for several days. According to
this report no troops proceeding to
the front from Russia had gone past
Hardin in the last three days. They
will be detained there and every avail
able piece OF rolling stock will be
rushed south empty for the removing
OF troops at Liaoyang and other points
to the northward, leaving a skeleton
force to contest the Japanese ad-
yances on vital positions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

worlds wheat crop for the present
year Is as follows: United States. no
probable increase In acreage or i'm
provement In condition; Canada, In
creased area; Russia. small sowing:
France. smaller area, but better aver
age crops; Austria-Hungary. favorable
prospects; Germany. appreciable inn
provement: Italy. not so favorable:
United Kingdom. smallest area on
record; Australasia, double surplus OF
last year: Argentina, very large crop.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
RUSSIANS TO FALL BACK
No Troops Being Sent Past Harbin-Japanese Are
Now in Force Between Gems. Stacked
berg and K0uropatkin.

the British government, with the. re-
quest that measures be taken TO put
a stop to IL.
II is further asserted that In many
cases the government has not taken
action. and 1t is understood that when
the war ends Russia proposes to pre-
sent a bill for damages to the British
government which will Offset the i'm
IDENTITIES claimed for. the seizure OF
British steamers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
Gen. Keller First High officer
Killed Since Wars Beginning

st. Petersburg Aug. 1.-The report
of Lieut.. Gen. Count Keller's death
is confirmed. He was killed July 20
while resisting the preliminary attack
OF Gen. Kuroki's army on the Yangzc
pass. thirty miles east OF Liaoyang
The general was standing near bat
terry which was subjected to terrific
fire, when shell burst close TO him
and he fell. MORALLY wounded. dying
twenty minutes later.
Gen. Keller was the first high Rus
sian military commander TO lose his
life In this war.
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Gen. kuroki Victorious In
Two Important Enhancement

Toxic, Aug. 3.-Gen. Kuroki has ad-
ministered severe defeat TO the Rus
sian forces which defended the Rus
sian east flank at Liaoyang. winning
separate actions at Yushulikzu and
Yangse passes These two places are
fifteen miles apart. but the two ac-
lions were fought at the same time.
The Russians held strong positions.
The thermometer registered over 10
degrees Fahrenheit, and the soldiers
suffered cruelty from heat exhaustion
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
Dispatch From Togo Believed
TO Cover Important Happenings

London. Aug. Important news OF
development in the war situation are
looked for from two points, Perth Ar
thur and Haicheng. II is the belief
here that the food OF rumors from
Port Arthur have some foundation In
fact. Admiral Togo gives a suggestion
OF the closeness with which he is
watching the naval side of affairs in
brief account Of side issue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
Important Port Arthur Defense
Captured by the Japanes

Toxic. Aug. 3.--It is reported here
that after three days OF desperate
fighting the Japanese have captured
shantaikow. one of the important de-
lenses OF Port Arthur.
Shantailow is situated on the rail-
road leading from Port Arthur to
Kinchou and is about ten miles from
the actual fortress Of Port Arthur. IL
IL a position OF great natural strength.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

unteer fleet now in the Black sea, with
other large steamers which have been
taken over by the government. are
under orders for government service
outside the Black sea at an early date.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
Strong Russian Position and
Guns Taken bv Gen.

Toxic. Aug. 3.-The Japanese took
simoucheng on Sunday. Six guns
were captured. The Japanese casu.
alties were 400. The Russian loss was
heavier. Gen. Kuroki's losses in Sat
rrday's and Sundays fighting were
972.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
TWO Days Fighting Results
II n-ftast r-f-.

London. Aug. "A dispatch to a
news agency from Toxic says there IL
reason to believe that after two days
fighting the Japanese occupied simou-
cheng. thus cutting on Gen. Stacked.
berg from Gen. Kouropatkin.
Tientsin. Aug. 2.-It is reported
here that Gen. Kuroh was successful
in the battle fought near HnIcheng
yesterday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

Samuel f. Wing OF Hale. Me-. has
a violin which he has just made. The
tone is fine. and the mechanical work.
manship is excellent for man whose
age Is over 40 years. The violin case
is inlaid with purhing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
ST. Petersburg Authorities
Realize Gravity of Situation

ct. Petersburg. Aug. 2.-Gen. Kouro-
patlin has been lighting three Japa-
nese armies since Saturday. Haicheng
is the center of the present operation.
and the reports indicate that the Rus
sian forces are facing the gravest sit
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
No Attempt Made by Cars
Officers TO Stop at Haiche

London. Aug. IA st. Petersburg
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company says the Russians have re-
tired beyond Haicheng.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

Gold Medal for Woman Novelist
The Royal Swedish Academy has
presented gold medal for literary
excellence to Selma Lagcrlof. the nov
elist. The first woman 80 honorsd
was Frederika Bremen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06
Russian Black Sea Fleet
tf.a~~ n.A~x. f. ccrvfrs

London, Aug. 2.-The Sevastopol
correspondent Of tho Times asserts
positively that the entire Russian vol
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-08-06

Course Of Latesr vladlvostok Raid
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

BY virtuen OF judgment and or
der of sale Of the Lawrence Circuit
Court, rendered at the october term
of the Lawrence Circuit Court in the
above styled cause, the Undersigned
viii. on Monday, Dec. 18th, 1904, offer
for sale at public outcry from the from
door Of the court mouse inLouia. Law
renee county, KY, between the hours
of 10 a. m. and p m, to the high
est and bestbidder. the following de-
scribed property, or SO much thereof
as may be necessary to produce the
sum of siS5.l6, with interest from Oct
s, 1891. and s15.0S and interest, and
eotss. subject to credit Of $4,000
Sept. .. 1895. and $4,000 Jan. 1. 1901:
A tract of land situated in Lawrence
county, KY, known as portion Of tn
home farm of ]. w. Branham, deceas-
ed. beginning at the mouth of the
school house branch on the east side
of Rockcastle creek, thence up Rock
castle creek with its meanders to a
beech on the bank of the creek. cor
ner between J. w. Brannam and Lew
is Maynard; thence up the hill along
point and with said Maynards line to
the top Of the main ridge to fork
ed chestnut oak, thence with the line
OF Borders purchase down to the mo-
Of the school house branch. the place
OF beginning. There is excluded from
this boundary the tract of land pur-
chased January. 1901. by d. d. Bran
ham from J. W. Branham and wife,
and on the west end OF theabove tract
Of land. supposed to be about az acres.
Sale will be made on n credit OF SIX
and twelve months bond with approx
ed security being required Of the pur-
chaser, and lien retained for the
purchase amoney having the force
and effect Of replevin bond, bear
ing interest from date Of sale until |
paid. T.. II, Shannon, MCLCC
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09

Susie Smith has returned from Wis
it to her sister, Mrs VIM. Easton.
of Lizzie.
Observation-Disclosures who has
been in such poor health for some
time, We are pleased to say is better.
S. C. Bloomfield is on the sick list.
John c. Buckley has bought the
beautiful residence of John Stump
and will take possession the first Of
the year. We are sorry indeed to
lose Mr.. Stump and family as be has
been a resident Of our place for sew
eral years, but we gladly welcome
Mr.. Buckley and family, Mrs. Buck
ley was a resident Of this place be-
fore her marriage. Mr. Stump Is
talking of going TO the mountains.
Bro. Hewlett, our worthy pastor,
has been conducting a series Of meet
ing at Durbin with decided success.
Miss LizzieHatten has returned home
after very pleasant visit to her
sister. Mrs. Frank Wallace, of Louisa.
XYZ.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09
MADGE.

There is some talk Of a Christmas
tree at Pleasant Ridge.
Sunday Cchool is still progressing
Mrs. Georgia Roberts visited home
folks Wednesday
George Haws has purchased fine
yoke Of cattle.
Miss Samantha Nelson called at
Madge Saturday.
Zeal Thompson is still improving.
Miss May Burton visited Miss Han
nah Nelson Tuesday.
Miss Ivory and Harrison Roberts
passed through here recently.
Misses Samantha and Hannah Mel.
son visited Mrs. Mart Johns Sunday.
George Sturgell and Miss Erie See
Sunday.
of Smokey Valley. were out driving
Ferguson Nolen called on Mont Mel.
son Sunday.
James o. Pigg and Okey Vaughan
were calling at Madge Sunday.
Mart Johns and Ebert Browning
made business trip to Louisa Sat
urday.
James Berry, of Low Valley. passed
through here Monday.
Marion Jordan, of Yatesville, was
on our streets Monday.
W. NJ Berry and wife are visiting
their daughter at Irish creek.
Two little girls
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09

Resolved. That we will remove al
possibility Of contributing in any de
gree to the failure of the courts Il
punish crime by performing jury ser.
vice. and that we pledge ourselves
here to lay aside our private affairs
to serve as jurors when summoned
That is a resolution which was adop
ed by a mass meeting of the cltl-
Gems OF Louisville. II should be a
dopted by the citizens Of Louisa as
we'll. and adhered to. There is no
greater gap through which crime es-
capes unwhlpt than that left down by
the good citizens shirking OF jury ser
Vice, The average good citizen re-
sorts TO all eorts Of devices TO avoid
serving on jury. This Ia not as II
should be- He not only should serve
when summoned but he should not
apse into the sentlmentallat and al.
ow bis pympnthIea TO with hold from
no guilty the penalty Of hia crime.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09
Robbery and Capture.

More than two weeks ago the store
OF Mcdonald Preston. at Richardson,
this county. was broken into and
robbed OF large amount of cloth
ing, shoes. groceries. jewelry, etc.
The value Of the articles stolen and
carried away can not be exactly as
certained, the proprietor himself be
ing reheent on this part Of the trans
action. In fact, very little has been
said about the matter at all. in the
hopes OF finally capturing the burg
lars. One has been taken, but OF
this we shall speak directly. The
store was broken into at night, and
as no one has slept In the building
since the death Of Mr.. Preston
Oldest son a few years ago the
thieves had comparatively safe and
easy job. From evident signs made
by them they first visited the ware
house adjoining the store. but as It
contained nothing they wanted the
robbers next paid their attention to
the store. The windows, as is usual
with country stores. were shattered
and barred. but the double front
door was easy. The visitors were
evidently well provided with the nee
essary tools. for the door had been
burst open with a pinch bar or a
similar implement, and a couple of
axes were found near by. There
were three burglars in the gang. and
as much Of the articles above enumer-
ated as they could carry was taken
away. When the robbery became
known suspicion at once fell upon
three men Of evil report who had
been hanging about the nelghbor-
hood for some days. They were no
where to be seen, but the ever ready
Mules were informed and they began
the hunt on a pretty hot trail. Not
far from tie home of one of the
bold In lie a lot of tags were
found bearihg the name OF Preston
and also his mark. Old man France.
the father Of one of the suspects, is
said to have made gang OF three.
his son being one Of the number.
leave his premises, saying he would
not harbor thieves. BY some means
II became known that this fellow
France was in Louisville. His arrest
was ordered and he was taken Into
custody and the authorities here
We're notified. Tuesday Deputy sher-
III Dale and a guard started to Lou
isville for the prisoner. and The capt
ure Of the remaining two. 1t is be-
lieved, will soon follow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09

Greenup, Dec. 4.-Torchlight delega-
tons came here tonight from Ashland
Grayson and vanceburg to do honor
to Congressman-elect ]. B. Bennett.
After a visit at the residence. where
the Judge and his family were treat
ed to brass band music, the delega-
lions went to the court house. where
many short speeches were made. The
announcement was passed out that the
Judge was a candidate two years
hence for the same Office, and it was
taken up and cheered throughout the
entire delegations.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09

be commenced at once....,T S, Kirk
and daugheter Russia have gone to
Pence Springs, w. Va. for the bene-
fit of his health. DR.. Atkinson
has been in town several days trying
to find convenient quarters in which
to locate his family. .... Harrison, so
Of Joe Borders. living near Graves
Shoals, was brought in by his father
who said the boy was and had been
lncorrigible for some time, and asked
that he be placed where he would re-
ceiye good treatment and be con-
trolled. Judge Rice heard the testi-
mony OF several witnesses, after which
he sent the boy to the Reform School
at Lexington for four years. He is
II years of age. He will have an op-
portunity to learn a trade and come
back ready for a useful career.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09

? The Russian force at Port Arthur is
said to be making nightly attacks on
20S Metre Hill in the hope of recaptur-
ing it from the Japanese. Reports
from Toxic say that these attacks are
being promptly repulsed. and that the
Japanese are increasing their defenses
an the hill. An effective bombardmen
Of the Russian battleships in the har-
Dor was begun last Saturday, and sew
eral Of them have been set on fire by
shells. The beseigers express the be-
lief that the fleet will be compelled
soon to make a sortie to escape irrep-
arabic damage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09

The City Council of the City of Loa-
lisa do ordain as follows;
That the Louisa and FIT. Gay Bridge
COMPANY, a corporation incorpoFat-
ed under the laws Of the State Of
Kentucky, be and is permitted, au-
thorized and empowered to build, OPP
crate and maintain toll gridge, be-
ginning at and in Madison street. In
the City of Louisa, Lawrence county.
Kentucky, near the stone crossing OPP
posite the property of Mrs. NJ, ].
Ferguson, and extending on, along
and over Madison street to the Le-
visa Fork OF the Big Sandy river
and across the Levisa Fork, and
thereby extending Madison street by
way Of said bridge to the point aud
across Tug river to intersect with
Bridge street in the town of Cass-
vile In the State of West Virginia
Said Louisa and FIT. Gay Bridge Com
| pany shall have the right OF way oil
and over said street for its abutments.
superstructure, approaches and ap-
purtenanccs to said bridge. and for
the use and operation thereof, said
right to continue perpetuSlly. The
Louisa and Fl. Gay Bridge Company
in constructing said bridge shall place
same az nearly in the center OF said
street as practicable. and shall at Ito
time occupy any more Of said st'cet
than Is necessary 10 construct, opsT-
ate and maintain same. Said bridae
is to be operated as toll bridge,
and the said Louisa and Fl Gay
Bridge Company shall have the right
to erect tol! gates thereof. and charge
and collecIa toll for eacll and every
kind OF travel, traffic and business
crossing said bridge, said toll not to
exceed that prescribed by section Si5
Kentucky Statutes. Said Bridge Com
pany shall at all times keep said
bridge open for the use Of the tray-
cling public, unless prevented by una
voidable accident or emergency. The
said Louisa and Fort Cay Bridge Com
jpany is hereby permitted and author
lied to enter upon said street, make
surveys. excavations and do all other
work necessary to construct, operate
and maintain said bridge as provid-
ed herein. Said bridge shall have a
driveway of not less than sixteen feet
in width. When said bridge is COM
pleted said bridge company shall fill
all excavations and restore said street
to its former grade.
Augustus Snyder, Mayor
| John G. Burns, City Clerk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09
BOYS LIFE SAVED FROM MEMBRA
NOUS GROUP.

c. W. Lynch. a prominent citizen Of
Winchester, Ind, writes, My little boy
had severe attack Of membranous
Group, and only got relief after taking
Noley's Honey and Tar He got re-
lief after one dose and Ilieel that Il
saved the life OF my boy" Refuse
substitutes, Sold by Louisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-12-09
City Ordinances.


Be IT ordained by the City Council
OF the City Of Louisa that It shall be
unlawful for anyone to open any fire
hydrant or hydrant or draw water
therefrom; any one so offending
shall be fined by the Louisa Police
Court in a sum Of not less than three
dollars for each offence, provided
that this shall not apply to Louisa
Water Company in its operating the
water works and shall not apply to
a fire company in performing Its du-
ties under its rules and bylaws.
A copy attest: John G. Burns,
City Clerk of Louisa
Augustus Snyder. Mayor.