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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-30
CHOPPED Up HIS
son
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
P1TTSBURG, Aug. 80.-At z
O'Clock this morning Frank Dippolld,
IS years of age, after a nights de-
berg and went to the room of his
year old son, Frank, who was Sleep
ing, and chopped the lad to pieces
with an AK.
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HOAR HOLDS HIS
OWN

(Scripps News Assocation.)
WORCHESTER, Aug. Ex-senator
Hoar's condition this morning show
ed no change. He Is still very weak,
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Japs Are Advancing.
(Scripps News Association

(ScrippS News ASSociation.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30.-A
telegram from General Sakharoff,
timed at 10 o'clock this morning,
states that the japanese are advance
ing along the whole front. The main
attack is now being directed against
the Russian center and right, where
the Russian losses had been the heav-
lest.
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BATTLE OF LAO YANG IS
BEING F|ERCELY FOUGHT

gun in that vicinity at 4:30 o'clock
this morning. The Japanese attack
ed in II semi-circles. Neither side
scored any visible advantage after
six hours of colossal slaughter.
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FIRE ON RIVERSIDE

Although the Peyton block has
water meter. furnished by the water
meter gang. that fact didn't save ten
ants of the building from losses
amounting to something like $4,000
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Japs Continue Fighting.

tScripps News Association.)
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 30.-Lat-
er reports from Sakharoff say today's
battle is very severe. The Russians
suffered heavy, losses. Colonel Pok-
atile is among the killed. The jap
anese are continuing the attack.
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tic fleet are reported seriously dam
aged during the gunnery practice
while on third a cannon exploded,
killing the commandment and 80 men.
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(Scripps News Associution.D
ROME, Aug. 30.-A telegram from
Kuropatkin's headquarters states that
the japanese right wing advanced
toward Schilikio. If the Japanese
will be able to hold their position it
will make it impossible for Kuropat-
kin to retreat to Mukden.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-30

Frank MCCULLOUGH and David r.,
Mcclure have Incorporated under the
caption of the Crystal Laundry com
pany. with $4,000 capital.
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LAO YANG, Aug. S0.-The battle
became terrific toward evening. The
Japanese pressed with great force,
and rapidity, and hand to hand fight
Ing developed. One of the Japanese
batteries was dismantled.
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fifty are
DROWNED

fScripps News Association.)
BERLIN, Aug. 30.-The Tageblatt
reports an overloaded ferry boat on
the Nistula sank near Uatkoawy to-
day and so were drowned.
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Three Vessels Damaged.

(Scripps News Association.)
LONDON, Aug. 30-The Paris cor
respondent of the Central News wires
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Decisive Battle at Lao Yang.

(Scripps News Association.)
BERLIN, Aug. 30.-The Tageblatt
has dispatch from Lao Yang re-
porting that a decisive battle has be-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-30

BERLIN, Aug. 3O.---Die Post has dispatch from
Lilo Yang announcing that two Japanese divisions have
turned Kuropatkins left flank and attained position
between Lilo Yang and Mukden. This cuts off Kuro-
patkin's retreat on the road to Mukden.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
Michigan Men Cheer
The President Loudly
Unusual Enthusiasm EvinCed by a DELEGATION
at the White f1Ouse---InWited to Repub-
liCan Day Celebration.

Would there be any harm In iae1ilr-
ing what's the matter with ROOSEVELT"
came in deep tones from one Of the
members Of a Michigan delegation of a
hundred citizens In the East Room Of
the White House at noon today.
What's the matter with Roosevelt?
He's all right" was the response from
the entire crowd. Cheers and applause
and stamping Of feet emphasized the en-
thEsiasm.
The delegation was headed by Sena-
ators Burrows and Alger. the members
Of the Michigan delegation In Congress.
Governor Bliss and James O'DonneU OF
Jackson. its chairman. The visitors ar
rived here last night on a special train
TO invite the President to attend the
hftieth anniversary Of the birth OF the
Republican party at Jackson. Mich.
July 6. Speeches Of Invitation We're
made by several. including Senators
Burrows and Alger, Governor Bliss and
Mr.. O'Donnell.
The President addressed the delega
ton briefly In response saying he
would attend. IL possible. and would re-
turn a definite answer soon. He was
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

freely applauded. He said he considered
this invitation stood in a class By it
self. and that the policies now being
furthered by the Administration were
such as 10 warrant a celebration OF the
anniversary.
Many prominent Michigan politicians
were in the party. Ex-Gov. John 7. Rich
and number Of the State officers were
present
General Grosvenor, Of Ohio. at the
White House today, talked with the
President on the factional contest in the
Buckeye State between the Hanna and
Foraker forces. General Grosvenor de-
clares the seriousness of this has been
exaggerated
There is no such fight in my own dis
trict," he said We are all Hanna men
and Foraker men and Roosevelt men in
that district. and are not quarreling. |
have no apprehension that the contest
now on IN certain districts Is to become
state wide "
Governor Cummins. of Iowa who is on
his way to Washington. will confer with
the President. probably tomorrow. on
the political situation in his State.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
BEATEN
IN PUERTO PLATA
Jiminez Loses Stronghold
in SantO Domingo.
PROBABLE END OF CONFLICT
The News Confirmed by Dispatch to
Navy Department From Com
mander Dillingham;.

Press reports Of the capture of Puerto
Plata by the Morales forces are con-
frmed by dispatch received this morn
ing by the Navy Department from Com
mander Dillingham;, of the cruiser De-
troit
The dispatch. which was dated at
Puerto Plata, on January II, says that
after fight beyond the Gordon estab-
lished by us outside OF the city limits.
the Jiminez forces occupying Puerto
Plata surrendered Internationally to the
Morales forces. Perfect order is said
10 prevail. Business OF port is ex-
pected to begin tomorrow morning
There We're no casualties among non
combatants. and no destruction OF prop
erty The surrender and arrangements
OF terms was conducted with order in
presence of Captain Robertson and
Commander Dillingham;.
Captain Robertson. who is mentioned
in the dispatch. is an English naval Off
Ger who has been cooperating with
Commander Dillingham; in protecting
foreign interests at Puerto Plata.
The stronghold of the Jiminez forces
has been at Puerto Plata. and the fail
Of that city is regarded as the end of
the stubborn fight Jiminez has made
against the Morales government.
Spanish Cruiser Sails.
The Spanish cruiser Rio de Ia Plata
has sailed from New Orleans for Santo
Domingo. where It will look after the
interests Of Spanish citizens threatened
by the revolution. A dispatch announc-
ing the departure Of the cruiser from
New Orless was received by the Navy
Department this morning
President Morales will make another
appeal to the United States to recognize
the temporary government he has es-
tablished. Senior Sanchez. the Morales
minister Of foreign affairs. is now on
his way to Washington, to solicit the
recognition Of the Dominican provisional
government.
Minister Powell is still resisting the
alleged blockade established by the Mo
rales government He recently refused
TO allow President Morales TO inter-
fere with the movements Of the ClyG.
steamer New York. The United States
cruiser Columbia Is now at Santo Do
mingO. near which there is constant
skirmishing.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
SEEKING IMPROVEMENT
OF UPPER MISSISSIPPI

A delegation headed by Governor Van
SAINT Of Minnesota was heard this
morning by the House Committee on
Rivers and HarbOrs on the proposition
TO improve the upper Mississippi Riv er
from Cairo. H.. 10 St Paul, Mimi, a
distance Of / .00G miles. The estimated
cost OF the improvement is $4,000
The committee asked that the i'm
provc.spents be completed by the time
the P1nama Canal is opened to COM
merce. The members Of tho delegation
with Governor Van SAINT were: The Hon
r. r. Usher. Of La Crosse. Wis; Capt
Alon:.o Bryson. Of Davenport, Iowa;
Frank Gaieunie of st. Louis. and Lewis
b. Boswell. Of Quincy, III.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
SENATOR QUAY STOPS
FOR SUPREME COURT
Laughable Incident in the Corridor Of
Capitol Leading From ROtunda
70 the North Wing.

Senator Quay. whose astuteness inva-
riably protects him against any poEti-
cal surprise, was held AZ" today In the
Capitol He was brought to a standstIH
by two doorkeepers OF the United Statea
Supreme Court. but took the incident
good nature6ly and even made some
jocular comments upon the incident
The Pennsylvania Senator was pro-
ceedfng from the rotunda 20 the Senate,
just before noon. He was passing the
Supreme Court chamber when the sig
nal was given that the august body or
justices was about TO cross the corridor
to open the court Instantly the two
Stalwart negro doorkecpeTs sprang for
ward, directly in front OF the Senator
and his con- 2aldon, and put up the bar
rier of long sillsen cords
When the general passageway is sthdz
closed Tor the few moments necessary
60 permit the court 10 cross TIE corridor.
everyone. even "a senator mas TO stop.
Mr. Quay took the interrurs ion sood
naturcdly and smiled as his riend re-
marked: They're gotten out an lnjuno-
ton against YOU
''oaiy a ter; >.Sz/N promptly re-
piled the Senate e y OF scared az
all about the conseque -
The barriers We're thea. rGlsed and the
Senator proceeded into the senate.
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POSTAL CASES IN
SUPREME COURT
Conflicting Orders as to
Beavers Considered.
RUNKEL ALSO INVOLVED
Solicitor General ROyt Asks That Cases
Be Advanced-Motion Is Still
Under Consideration.

The postoffice scandals made their
first appearance in the United States
Supreme Court today Judge Larcombe
of the United States Circuit Court Of
New York. had ordered that George W
Beavers. former chief Of the division D.
salaries and allowances. who is under
indictment. should be turned over TO the
Federal authorities in Brooklyn for trial
Judge Holt Of the United States district
court In New York had granted a war
rant Of removal TO Washington in the
case of Maurice Runkel. who is indicted
here. Both have appealed to the Supreme
Govt
Solicitor General Hoyt today asked
that the cases be advanced for hearing
the Runkel case L. some time after the
middle Of March: the Beavers case to
some time earlier than the first week
in April.
The motion was taken under consid-
Grafton by the court
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
NEGROES HAVE RIGHT
TO SERVE AS JURORS
United States Supreme Court Reverses
Decision of Alabama Tribunal in
the Rogers Case.

In the case Of Rogers VS.. the State
of Alabama. the Supreme Court OF the
United States t1day sustained the right
OF the negro to serve as a juror in
criminal cases
Rogers was tried for murder and
negroes We're not allowed TO sit on the
jury, for no other reason. il is alleged
than that of their race and color. The
Supreme Court Of the United States
holds this 70 be q denial of equal rights
under the Fourteenth Amendment
The court based its ruling in this
case on the precedent found in that ~
Seth Carter vs.. the State or Texas the
opinion in which was handed down by
Justice Graz.
The decision OF the Alabama supreme
court against the negro Rogers, was.
for the reasons stated. reversed
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COMMITTEE VOTES
TO APPROVE THE
CANAL TREATY
Adopts Amendments Re-
curing Panama'S
Support.
MORGAN MAKES PROTEST
$4,000, 600 Payment Not to
Be Made Until April
at Earliest.
MORGAN MAKES PROTEST

The Panama Canal treaty was today
ordered reported favorably TO the SEN
ate by the Committee on Foreign ReIa-
tons. Several amendments which were
comparatively unimportant in their ef-
feet but which will necessitate sending
the treaty back to Panama for con-
currence. We're adopted
The debate here is expected to oc-
cupy from four 10 six weeks and il viii
then take at least a month to send
the treaty down TO Panama. have il
acted upon there and returned to Wash
ington for the exchange OF Publications
NO Payments Until April.
1t is believed. therefore. that the pay
ments to the Panama Canal Company
and the Republic of Panama, aggregat-
ing $50 10000 viii not need 10 be financ-
ed before April at the earliest.
Morgan Charges Srbterfuge.
The decision TO r,.port the treaty ia
vorably was not reached without = pro-
test from the minority
After four amendments had been
adopted, providing for certain sanitary
provisionF and giving to the United
States the absolute control OF the har-
bors of Colon and Panama, Mr. Nor
gan moved that article y OF The treaty
be stricken out
Mr.. Lodge objected. and to sustain his
position. read n motion he had filed Sat-
urday. providing that the treaty should
be reported after pending amendments
had been disposed OF. Mr.. Morgan as
serted warmly that he was not present
At the Saturday iav ting. and charged
that none was held, and that the motion
was a subterfuge
The motion OF Mr. Lodge was agreed
TO. and the treaty ordered to be re-
ported favorably 10 the Senate.
Messrs. Foraker. Bacon, McCreery,
and Clark Of Montana were absent.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
DISTRICT BILLS
PASSED IN HOUSE
To Reach NOn-Residents in
Abating Nuisances.
THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
Mr.. Longworthy Replies to Attack Upon
Him by Representative Baker on
Ohio Politics.

The House devoted its entire session
today TO the consideration of District
business. This was the first District
day in the House thus far in this Con-
gress. and six bills were passed.
The FIRST bill taken up was the meas
ure introduced rs MIR BabeocIs provid-
ing for the abatement OF nuisances
Explaining tho measure Mr.. Babcock
said the present law was defective in
that it does not reach non-residents.
and does not provide means for the
collection Of expenses incurred in cor
rccting these abuses. The pending meas
ure. he said, was to correct these
abuses and to reach non-residents.
Height of Buildings.
The next bill considered was the
committee bin to amend the act to regu-
late the height of buildings in the Dis
triet of Columbia. The bill was passed.
as was also the Williams bill providing
for the resubdivisiOn Of lots on blocks.
The next bill considered and passed
was the one amending the act which
gives the Commissioners authority TO
designate business streets.
The bill relating TO the establishment
Of building lines was also passed. 1t
provides that the damages awarded in
the establishment OF building lines shall
be paid out of funds available for open
ing. extending and widening alleys and
minor streets, and in all payments the
accounting officer shall take into ac-
count the assessment for benefits and
the award for damages and shall pay
only such part of the award as may be
I'm excess OF the assessment for benefits
against the part of such lot not taken,
and there shall be credited on such as
sessment the amount of such award not
in excess Of said assessment
The House Their went into Committee
OF the Whole o. the bill to enable the
Pintsch Gas Company to extend its
mains TO the new Union Depot While
the measure was under consideration
Mr. Longworth (Rep.. Ohio took oc-
casion TO reply to the attack of Repre-
sentative Baker in the House recently
upon Ohio politics and especially upon
Boss" Cox, Of Cincinnati
The committee then arose and passed
the bill.
The House adjourned at % o'clock.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
Investigation Ordered
Into Death of Offutt
Board of Charities Appoints Committee to In
quire Into Treatment Given Him at
Emergency Hospital

treatment. 1t is understood that one
or two pertinent questions We're omitted
in the examination Of witnesses. how
ever. and the board believed it best
to let its committee on medical charities
ferret out the facts for itself
AS soon as the investigation can be
completed . rg1,ort in full win be made
to the Board of Charities and trans
mitted TO the District Commissioners
through Commissioner mcfarland.
The CorOner's jury found that Offuti
was taken to the hospital suffering from
a fracture OF the skull, through which
a portion OF the brain was oozing. Not
withstanding this fact. the hospital sur
geons. it is said. delayed treatment unit
the nature of the injury could be as
certained" 1t Is argued that the ma
ture Of the injury should have been self
evident.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

An investigation into the circum-
stances surrounding the death at the
Emergency Hospital recently of Henry
l.. Ofutt, will be made by a committee
from the District Board Of Charities,
consisting Of John Joy Edison and DR..
Charles p. Neil. The investigation will
be begun Immediately
This action was decided upon last Sat
urday evening. at a special meeting of
the board. The verdict Of the Coroner s
jury to the effect that Onutt was not
accorded proper treatment for a frac-
ture of the skull, was considered, but
the board decided upon an independent
investigation.
1t was suggested that the board take
the testimony adduced at the inquest,
and the verdict founded thereon, as fact,
thus compelling the hospital authorities
to assume the burden of proof, in es-
tabIishing that Offutt did receive proper
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

Tracing the relations between the de-
PENDANTS was begl1hsthis morning in the
trial Of A. w Machen. the Groff broth
ers. ana Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Lorenz.
on the charge Of conspiring to defraua
the Government in obtaining an ex-
cessive price for Groff letter box fast
eners.
A clearinghouse keeper was put on
the stan and testified that Lorenz lived
at his house. and that he sometimes
came home In a carriage with Machen.
but that the latter did not enter the
house.
Signatures Identified.
William Sapp. assistant superintend-
ent OF free delivery in the Toledo, Ohio.
postofhce. testified that Machen was as
sistant Postaster there when Lorenz
was postmaster Z. A. Smith. cashier
Of the Raleigh Hotel. identified registers
Of that hosiery containing entries Of
Lorenz's name in 1901. 1862, and 1893. Mr..
Sapp identified the signatures Of Lofenz
on the registers. and a dispute was
avoided by the defense admitting that
they were his.
The defense again succeeded this
morning in keeping from the jury or
ders and bills for the fasteners. on the
ground that they were evidences of an
alleged conspiracy. and that conspiracy
had not been proven. Justice Pritch-
ard allowed the papers to be identified.
but would not allow them TO be rea
to the jury. Counsel on both sides said
they would stand by that ruling for the
present. and wait until the technical
point involved Is argued fully tomorrow
or the next dag.
The rulings on that point are by no
means unanimous, and the argument is
expected 70 be prolonged ard Important.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
NEGRO ODO FELLOWS
CALL ON PRESIDENT

Among the callers on the President
today were several prominent negro
members OF the Grand United order OF
Dad Fellows of America. who have been
attending a session of the executive
board in Philadelphia. Grand Master
J. McHenry Jones and Grand Secretary
}. +. Needham were among the number
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
Russia Needs Coal.
LEXINGTON DISCOVERS
JAPANESE HORSE BUYER

LEXINGTON. Ky. Jan. 1S.--M. Suma-
gaia. to Tokyo. Japan. who is believed
TO be an agent OF the Japanese govern
ncnt. arrived here last night While he
declined 10 make known his business
in this city IL Is the general belief that
horses for the use of the Japanese
army.
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
POPE LOOKS TO FRANCE
TO PROTECT CATHOLICS

ROME. Jan. B-The Pope today had
long interview with the French am
bassador as 90 what protection France
would afford Catholics in the Far East
80 the event Of war between Russia
and Japan. His Holiness said II Frars
was unable to grant sufficient protection
ne would appeal TO other Catholic pow
ers
The Washington times., 1904-01-18

as each side has prepared an extensive
brief on the subject.
Major James +. Bell superintendent
or city delivery in the Washington post
office, was on the stand this morning. and
explained at length the workings OF the
Crom fastener. He said there was on
file in the department no official letter
from the Washington postmaster. ask
ing for the device. nor was there any
recommendation or comment b. the
major upon the device such as is al
ways made when the city postoffce tries
an experiment
Major Bell vas emphatic in his state
ment that the fasteaer was a good thing
and well worthy of a place among Gov
eminent supplies The defIn se was
Questioning him afong that line vvEsf,
District Attorney Beach. for the Erose-
cution, said there had never oes onv
dispute about the merits OF the tnven-
ton.
Defendants Are Tardy.
Samuel a eirofr was the only OIL. ~,
the defendants or attorfr sys present
when court met, and the Sd ssion did mot
be gin until 10.l5 a m After once ge.t-
ting started, Justice a ritchard pursued
his policy of requiring all consistent
haste and stopped several Useless dis
cussions.
The attendance has dVvindied. and
there was number of vacant seats in
the courtroom this morning Later.
when the inspectors and other experts
are put on the stand snd the testimony
is in regard TO the detective work done
on the case. the evidence viii be more
Interesting to the general public ana the
court officers anticipate larger number
Of spectators.
Continued on Second Paze)
The Washington times., 1904-01-18
WEATHER REPORT.

The temperature I'm New England and
eastern New York have again fallen 20
zero and below There has also been "a
considerable fan along the middle and
south A,autic coast
The plateau region depression will
move east-southeast during the next
thirty-siX hours giving rain in the lower
Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys, and
snow in the upper Ohio and lower lake
region tomorrow.
The Temperature viii rise in the lake
region tonight. and 10 VIII b. warmer to-
morrow IN the Chic valley and the low
er Mississippi valley, including Tenncs-
gee