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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03

81. Petersburg. Nov. 3.-There j. anx,
iety over the military situation. Little
news has been received from Mukden.
Sakaharoif's Telegram Of November 1T
merely indicating that matters were at
a deadlock around Shake. The Japa-
nese have made some tentative moves
on both nank-. which were checked; but
there are no signs yet Of a general adj
vance by their army.
Foreign reports from Port Arthur
are decidedly glcomy, while authorities
continue 10 profess confidence in Stoes-
sells ability TO hold out, popular feeling
Is that the heroic garrison, which al
ready has made historic defense. must
now be- near the limit Of human indur-
nncc
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
No Parker Money.

New York, Nov. 3.-An offer was
made Monday TO bet $4,000 to $4,000
that President Roosevelt will be elected.
This offer, which is the biggest betting
proposition since the campaign began
was made by West Pollock, but no
Parker money was Forthcoming to cover
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
MOTHER AND soN DROWN.

Oconto, Wis, Nov. 3.-NIrs. Herman
Trepanier and her son, Francis, were
drowned in well ON their farm near
here, 1t is supposed the boy fell into
the well and the mother was drowned in
attempting to rescue him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
FATE OF PORT SEALED.

Chefco. Nov. Information from
Japanese sources Indicates that the Japa
nese have captured positions placing the
east side Of Port Arthur at their mer-
cy, and practically sealing the fate of
the citadel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
BEGINNING or THE END.

japanese Headquarters Before Port
Arthur. Nov. 3.-The japanese are now
able 10 commence the beginning Of the
end OF operations TO capture the eastern
Fort Ridge. Elevcninch guns are in
position. and trenches have been con
sincted along the eastern front OF the
fort.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
oYAMA REINFORCED.

Rome. Nov. "A telegram from
Chcfoo asserts that Field Marshal oya-
ma has been reinforced by $4,000 men
aud ninet y.thrcc guns, since the first
battle Of Shake river.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
NEW POOL CHAMPION

st. Louis, Nov. 3.-Alfred Deeoro, New
York City, last night Won the pool cham
pionship of the world by defeating .Je-
rome r. keough. of Buffalo, n. v, l25 tc
l2O in the final game of a play Of
three-cornered tie for first place.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
FIERCE hoMnARpMENT.

Toxic. Nov. 3.--News from Port Ar
thur today is TO the effect that today's
bombardment was the fercest in char
actcr ON record Five Russian warship-
in the harbor are reported severely dam
aged.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
MINES RESuNuNG

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. 3.--Three coal mines
at Gilehrist resumed operations this
morning. They will be manned with mi.
ner engineers.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03

Mrs. T. +. Moore, of Trenton, Tenn
arrived at noon to visit Mrs. ]. II.
Moore.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03

Deputy U. S. Marshal George Saun-
lers went TO Princeton today at noon
ON business.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
FIRST YEAR
PANAMA REPUBLIC HAS BEEN
QUITE PROSPEROUS.

Washington, Nov. 3.-President Roose-
Welt this morning sent telegram TO
President Amador, Of the Panama Re-
public, congratulating him on the first
anniversary of Panama Independence.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03
PORT ARTHUR'S DOOM
SAID TO BE SEALED
Japanese Capture Important Forts.
Have Tunnelled Underneath.

in all directions and in disorder, leaving
thirteen dead"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03

THE SUN HAS THE LARGEST)
KNOWN CIRCULATION IN PAL
|DUcAH.
3USE THE SUMS WANT ADSl
ITO FILL YOUR WANTS.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-03

NEARLY EVERYBODY IN PA
lDUcAH READS THE SUN. pol
IYoU1
THE SUN GOES INTO OVER
! aooo HOMES DAILY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
kuropatkln Tells the Story.

St. Petersburg, August 2.-The emperor has received the following dispatch from General Kuropatkin dated August 1:
 According to the reports of the officer commanding the eastern portion of our army his troops after abandoning ad- vanced positions in the Yangse Pass, re- tired in the direction of Liandiansian, to- wards saimatzse and Liao Yang.
 yesterday our troops after stubborn fght retired from their advanced positions to the principal position, but although our troops held their main positions they sus- tained heavy losses l hope that in their main positions they will maintain suc- cessful struggle, even against the numeri- caliy superior force.
 According to reports received during the last few days, General Kurokf has ef- fected a concentration of his forces in order to strike in the direction or Saim- atzse and Liao Yang.
 a'All the Japanese troops which were posted in the direction of Bensikhon and near Sassyr, seemed to be intended to operate on the. right bank of the Taitse river.
 To-day the enemy is acting undecidedly on the southern front. but reconnois- sance has ascertained the beginning or a turning movement of the left wing of our troops posted at Hai cheng by at least three Japanese divisions.
 Our eastern detachment was engaged until noon today in the direction of Saimatsze and Liao Yang. It was seen that the enemy was advancing, apparent ly in small bodies, against the right flank of our read guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
WHEAT ADVANCES SHARPLY.
Strength Based Largely on Reports of
 Rust Damaging Crop.

Chicago, August 2.-Under the influence of a buying furore, which had been growing for some days, prices for wheat made sharp advances here today, Septem- Der at one time being 29sc above Satur- days closing quotations. The strength was based largely on alarming reports of rust damage to the spring wheat crop in the northwest In addition to pessi- mistic domestic advices. the condition of much of the continental crop was said to be bad as a result of drouth.
 At the opening today the September op- ton was up asc. at s2hc on active GOV ering by shorts. As the session advanced the buying became more general Tor eigners being reported as heavy purchas- CTS Prices continued to advance through out the entire session, the market clos ing at the high point with September at s4lsQ94h. Other grains were higher In sympathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
MAKE ADVERSE REPORT.
Fire and Life Preserving Apparatus of
 Steamer is Worthless.

New York, August 2-An inspector who yesterday made partial Investigation of the excursion steamer Grand Republic today told the federal commission which is investigation the General slocum dis aster that the life-saving and fire-fight- Ing apparatus on the Grand Republic Is practically worthless.
 This steamer Is sister ship to the General Slocum, which was burned in East river several weeks ago, causing the loss of nearly thousand lives. She is owned by the Knickerbocker Steamship company, which also owned the General Slocum. Several of the company's of- ficers are now under indictment by the federal grand jury on a charge of man slaughter and criminal negligence as a result of alleged failure to provide ade- quate fire-flghtingl and life-saving appa- ratus for the burned steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
TACGART GIVEN
 GREAT RECEPTION National Chairman is Welcom-
 ed in Indianapolis ROOSEVELT Is CONDEMNED MT. Taegart States That He Will Probably Announce Members of
 the National Executive
 Committee Today.
ROOSEVELT IS CONDEMNED

Indianapolis, August 2.-Thomas Tag gart, chairman of the national democratic committee, arri, ed home this evening and was given a public reces Lon in Tomlinson hall by the democrats of the city and county The speakers were Mayor John w. Holtzman. MT. Taggart and ex-Sen- ator Charles A. Towne of Minnesota, now of New York
 Mir raggart was met at the depot by 200o men in line, composing the demo- cratic clubs of the city. The escort also included many prominent democrats of the state, gathered here for the state convention tomorrow. Gathered at the hall were 4OOO people who gave the na- tional chairman, who has served three terms as mayor of the city, a rousing re- ception. Chairman O'Brien introduced Mayor Holtzman. who formerly well comed MT. Taggart home, and congratu- lated him and the party upon his se- lection to conduct the national campaign.
 In responding, MT. Taggart said.
 'In accepting the position of chairman. I fully realize the responsibilities that come with 1t, and I shall use every hon orable means within my power to conduct the campaign in such a manner that no friend of mine will have cause to regret my selection"
 Ex-senator Towne, in his address, con graduated the party In having Thomas Taggart for national chairman. He crit icised the republican party for what he charged was departure from the funda- mental priciples of American govern ment
 We came into the world" he said, ''to exemplify liberty and justice, and when we cease doing that we had better go out of it."
 President Roosevelt was condemned by the speaker for what he styled his ''un- constitutional methods
 At the close of the meeting, MT. Tag gart said he would probably announce the members of the national executive committee tomorrow. He declined to dis cuss the location of the western head quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
SUCCESSOR MAY
 BE M. MURAVIEFF Reported He Will Take Won
 PIehve'S Place COMES FROM GREAT FAMILY Muravieffs Have Figured Constantly In Russian History Since 14as.
 Nephew of Great Turk
 ish War Hero.
COMES FROM GREAT FAMILY

St. Petersburg, August 2.-It Is reported in well informed circles that M. MuraVlen' the minister of justice, will succeed M. yon Plehye, late minister of the interior. N. V. Muravieff, the minister of justice, ia a brother of the late Count Muravieff, who, when minister of foreign affairs, died suddenly, June 21,19Oo. He was born in 1sa0 and with his brother was greatly in- strumental in the transformation of the Russian penal system and in utilizing the vast resources of Siberia
 The two brothers descend from one of the oldest families in Russia. Since the year l4Ss when the Muravleffs came into the landed estates in the province of Novgorod. which they have held ever since, they have figured on nearly every page of Russian history. The brothers yere largely instrumental in building the
 Erans- Siberian railroad. N. V. Mueavieff aaas formerly a secretary of state in St. Petersburg. and iii iSestm4s a.Tuntsa president of the criminal section of the senate, which is the highest court in Russia.
 On January l. 1894, on the death of M.
 Manassein, he was appointed minister of justice and under his direction the judicial reform of the governments of Astrakhan and Archangel, as well as of Siberia, was carried through. In August. 1903, Elm
 peror Nicholas appointed M. Muravieff arbitrator in the Venezuelan dispute, and in October of the same year he was made president of the Venezuelan tribunal. In November, 19O3 M. Muravief was report ed as being likely to succeed Prince Ourousoff as ambassador of Russia at Paris.
 The minister of justice is nephew of the great Count Muravieff-AmurskiJ, the hero of the Russo-Turkish war of lS2S- 29, and who in 1sSl-32 took a prominent part in suppressng the Polish insurrec- tion The minister is the author of sey- eral prominent works on judicial sub jects.
 On Thursday last, the day of the assas- sination of Minister von Pehve, the car- riage of NJ Muravieff was said to have been stoned while the minister was driv- ing to the Peterhof palace to report the assassination to Emperor Nicholas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
BIG TIME IS EXPECTED
 IN WEST VIRGINIA TODAY

Parkersburg. W. Va, August 2-The preliminary work here today for the democratic state convention tomorrow has been different from tha- of other years.
 Henry Gassawey Davis, the democratic candidate for vice president, is the only West Virginia man that ever received nomination on a national ticket, and the state ticket, Platform, organization and everything else, are adjusted in the in- terest of securing the West Virginia electors for Parker and Davis. The Davis Interest nas brought to the convention many old democrats who have not been In attendance in recent years. At the same time the younger partisans are more enthusiastic than usual.
 owing to the fact that Davis Up to to- night has refused to express preferences for candidates, the delegates on the eve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
supply Depot at New chwana.

New Chwang, August "A large depot of army supplies has ben established by the Japanese at the old Russian railroad station. Two thousand troops are kept on guard there
 Japanese transports and hospital ships are expected here hourly. It Is not yet developed what will be in view of the war, the status of the local branch of the Russo Chinese bank. This bank was or ganized and financed by the Russian gov ernment to further Russian interests in Machuria ad the far east. It is under the control of the Russian government and has a strong foothold in China and Manchuria.
 The bank has at present over 50,000, GOO roubles loaned to New Chwang. It is con- sidered here that Japan will regard the bank as the property of the Russian gov- ernment, and its assets and profits in Manchuria to be legitimate spells of war in lieu of indemnity. The first evidence of this possibility Is shown by the fact that the Japanese flag Is now flying over the bank property.
 Up to the present time the Japanese au- thorities have refused to recognize the French consular agent here, to whom Russia has transferred her interests, in- cludng the bank property because his ap- pointment was made before the open ing of hostilites. Rumors are current in Chinese quarters that General OlIu cap tured Hal Cheng yesterday afternoon. They cannot, however, be verified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
Obstinate Fighting Reported.

St. Petersburg, August 2.--General Sak- haroff. under date of August 1. reports obstinate fighting in the direction of Saimatzsa-Liao Yang road July 30 and si. the Russian vanguard retaining it's po- sitions until August 1, when it retired to Yangse Pass. During reconnaissance in the direction of Feng Wang Cheng July ao General Sakharoff reports that two of- ficers and thirty-four men were wound ed. and on July 31 during a reconnois- sance in the direction of Lao Khautsi, two officers were killed and one officer and twenty men were wounded.
 The same day the Japanese occupied the mass. between Yanshukan and Houtsiatse l25 miles from Liao Yang), five officers and forty men were wounded.
 General Sakharoff also says:
 .The enemy Is acting undecidedly on our south front"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
Desperate Assault on Port Arthur.

Che Foo, August 2.-Q1 a. m.)-A des- perate three days assault on the inner de- lenses on the northern and eastern sides of Port Arthur has failed, according to advices brought by two junks which ar rived here today. A Russian who escap- ed from Port Arthur via Pigeon Bay on the night of July 29, states that the earth trembled under the terrific cannonading which began at 4 a. m., July 26, and ended during the night of July 2S, when the bat tie ceased.
 A Chinese who has arrived here on separate junk confirms the Russian state ment that the Russians killed and wound- ed during the assault numbered between five and six thousand. The Japanese in their repeated assaults against the east ern forts on the hills through barbed wire entanglements and over mines dis played fanatical bravery.
 They were moved down by the hall of shells and bullets. and the explosion of mines under their feet. Their losses are estimated at 10000. The Russian declares that the Russians held all the eastern forts leading to Golden Hill and that the Japanese sheltered and exhausted retired to the eastward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
CALLS ON PRESIDENT.
Mr. Roosevelt Wanted Information
 Concerning Canal Matters.

Washington. August 2-Among the call Murphy. secretary of the Panama canal commission The President desired to con- fer with him regarding isthmian canal matters. Some information which he will incorporate in his letter of acceptance will be supplied by the officials of the canal commission.
 w. S. Stone of Cleveland, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, also called on the President His call was purely social.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03

of the convention are at sea regarding the ticket. The boom during the day for Judge Holt for governor was checked tonight by other candidates who think that Davis prefers not to name the ticket.
 The so-called white supremacy" plank has been marked out, and again inse rted several times tonight. and unless Senator Davis exercises his influence there will be q fight on tho race question in the committee on resolutions and pos slhly in inc convention.
 It was thought that the address of Sen ator Davis would be the feature of the convention but he tonight decided that he would speak only on personal and state matters, and not discuss any na- tional question. He may not go into the convention at all. He says he has not heen formally otifed of lis nomination. and until he is notified of his nomina- ton at White Sulphur Springs On August r. he feels that it would not be appro- priate for him to speak as a candidate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
BIG CONVENTION IN KANSAS. Strong Efforts Being Made By Demo ocrats for Fusion With PopuIists.

Topeka, Kan. August 2.-rWhat will probably be the largest democratic state convention ever held in Kansas will convene in this city tomorrow. Over seven hundred delegates are here. and more will come tonight The populist state convention will meet tomorrow, and an effort will be made to nominate fusion ticket.
 In case fusion can be effected, Judge David M. Dale of Wichita will be nom- mated for governor Judge Dale Is a democrat The other state offices will be given to the populists. Judge Dale says that he will accept the .nomina- ton on an assurance that fusion with the populists can be made.
 The platform has been practically agreed on. It will endorse the national democratic platform and ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
SkTvdIOf Describes the Recent Raid Made by the VIadi-
 VOstOck Squadron
THREE VESSELS ARFs3ss K
 WITHOUT LOS@ssy LIFt
laps Are Now Firmly Established In New chwang and Will Probably Claim Great Russo
 Chinese Bank.

St. Petersburg August 2.-1n lengthy telegram to the emperor, Vice Admiral skrydloff relates the doings of the Vlad- ivostock squadron under Rear Admiral lessen. With the cruisers Rossia, Grom- oboi and Rurik, Admiral lessen left Vlad- ivostock July 20. After sinking a small Japanese vessel the cruisers held up the British steamer Camara, but as she had no cargo "and was not caught in the act of carrying contraband of war we were compelled to let her go, says the despatch.
 A Japanese coasting steamer was next met, ''but as mast of her fifty passen- gers were women, we determined to re- lease her.
 Then Admiral lessen fell in quick suc- cession with the British steamers Arabia and Knight Commander. Of the Arabia, he says nothing new.
 "The Knight Commander only stopped after the fourth shot" the admiral re- ports. Her cargo beings railroad material. Undoubtedly contraband for the belliger- ent party, and not being able to bring her to the nearest Russian port lowing to her not having enough eoaD without manifest danger to the squadron, we sank the Knight Commander after taking o; all Knight Commander after taking off all her crew and removing her papers.'
 July 24, the Thea Ca German vessel of s34 tons reglster) with full cargo Of fish from America to Yokohama was stopped. She was regarded as a leess prize. and her crew was taken off anA ths vessel sfnlsse 'ys51z ,to the iplpossihili3sy o[ bringing her to q Russian port The Russian squadron suffered no loss of men and no damage, and there was no loss of life on the vessels sunk or taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
Congratulated for Promptness.

St. Petersburg. August ?. 6:55 a. m.- The congratulations extended to the min- ister of justice on the prompt comple- tion of his investigation into the assas- sination of Minister of the Interior von Plehve. gives rise to rumors that he had already been appointed minister of the interior.
 The correspondent Of the Associated Press Is informed on the highest author ity that the appointment of the minister of the interior Is improbable earlier than Saturday next, the emperor desiring to consult his uncle, Grand Duke Zergius, who will arrive from Moscow today (Wednesday).
 NJ. Muravieff displayed great gifts of eloquence and legal acumen before The Hague tribunal, and 1t is felt that his selection would be a step in the right direction. He Is a man of liberal views and, like Crank Duke zerguis, is averse to the oppressive policy followed by M. Sipiagune and his successor in the min istry of the interior M. von Plehve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
PACKERS CLAIM
 STRIKE IS ENDED Normal Conditions Will Prevail
 in a Few Days STRIKERS DISPUTE CLAIM Maintain That Great Accumulation of Stock In the Yards Shows
 Companies to Be In
 Bad Shape.
STRIKERS DISPUTE CLAIM

Chicago. August 2.-The meat packers whose union employees are on strike claim to be in better position tonight than at any time since the struggle began. When asked for the packers side of the situa- tion tonight Arthur Meeker. general man. ager for Armour & Co., said:
 "The strike may be said to be near an end. At the rate we are securing new employees, 1t will be only matter of a short time now until everything will be in normal condition with us once more. their agreement and renewed the strike after signing an agreement to submit all grievances to arbitration we made a spe- cal effort to win the fight and we have been a great deal more successful in our efforts than the most sanguine of the em- ployers had hoped for" No Bid for Cattle. Despite the declarations of the packers representatives the pens at the stockyards are filled with cattle and hogs that buy CTS make no bids for in the market. Ac- cording to the commission men and off, cials of the Union Stockyards and Tran 
 sit company. out of the live stock received yesterday and today over 1000 hogs and 10000 sheep were reshipped and unsod stock Is rapidly accommodating in the pens"
 In the face of all this. shippers are constantly forwarding stock to Chicago, and the indications tonight are that there will be decided slump in prices of live stock
 Still Badly Crippled. It is on this statement and what fur ther information their own men have been able to secure that the strike leaders base their claims that the packers are still badly crippled notwithstanding state ments to the contrary. A considerable number of strike-breakers who arrived in Chicago today were dissuaded from going to work by pickets.
 On published statements that the union leaders intend protesting to the city health department that the housing of empolyes of hacking plants was a violation of the city ordinances, an inspector from the sanitary bureau investigated all the plants today, but nothing was found that would warrant the department taking any steps against the packers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
Teamsters 10 Routine Work.

Cincinnati, August 2.-The day was spent by the International Brotherhood of teamsters in receiving reports of committees. President Shea. speaking of the prospect of & teamsters' strike, in with the butchers strike. said strike. save in cases where teamsters were in the direct employ Of establish ments where the butchers have struck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-03
Fight of Steamship Lines.

Vienna August "A fight between the cunard and German steamship lines Is Hungarian and Austrian governments. which it is feared may seriously affect the commercial relations of the two halves of the monarchy.