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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-02
Fighting Is Very Desperate.

TOXIC, September l. D. m.--Additional details of the fighting at Liao Yang, which are arriving here, clearly indicate its desperate character.
 The Japanese have changed the method of numbering their armies since their union, calling General Kurokis army the right, General Nodzus the center and Genera. Oku's the left. A portion of the left column of the right wing, after dls- lodging the Russians, occupying an emil rence north of Hsuchiantou, toward even ing on August 20 was exposed to a Vio- lent attack by the reinforced Russians, and retired during the night to a ridge south of Hsuehiatou, where they held their position. The Russians prepared to follow up their attack but desisted.
 The right and center of the right wing with it's main strength, commenced a movement at II o'clock on the night of August 30, crossing the Taitse river near Lientaowan and advanced toward Huang- kufen. It Is anticipated that 1t occupied line extending from Hanjalazui to 1su- atuo but details of the movement have not been reported. The Russian fire against the right column of the Jana nese center abated somewhat yesterday
 The infantry fight continued unabated. The Japanese held their positions.
 Could Not DsIodge Russians.
 The left column of the center was wig orousiy engaged from Wednesday morn ing throughout the day but it's effort to dislodge the Russians failed. The right column of the left wing resumed the at tack Wednesday morning. Several as- saults proved futile and the Japanese troops were beaten back finally. Being reinforced they again advanced and se- cured position at noon on an eminence southwest of Hsin Tintun. This ground proved to be an advantage over the enemy and a final and effective charge was delivered at dawn Thursday, bring ing the first victory.
 The center column after repulsing the Russians in a night attack, pressed the I;ussiaEs against the right with a portion Of the left column. and succeeded in re- Tulsing q series of assaults.
 The Russians continued to hold an em- thence west of Shoushanpao and defied all efforts to dislodge them The emil hence was finally taken by storm Thurs day morning.
 Continued Against Russian Line.
 The entire left wing with all it's force continued against the Russian line throughout Wednesday. At o'clock in the afternoon force of Russians appear ed five miles northwest of Shoushanpao. The Japanese reserves attacked it.
 Late Wednesday a telegram was dis patched to the general stan at Toleio saying that he left wing with all it's guns would renew the attack and after ward charge against the enemy's posi- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-02

forts at S iao Yang. The strongest forts are situated on the right bank, where the Russian army is now concentrated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
fool KILLER" MISSING.
Peter NIssen and His Rolling BaIItu1
Started Across Lake Michigan.

Chicago. Dec. 1.--Peter Nissen Is be-
lieved TO have either smothered or frozen
to death In his rolling balloon Fool Kill
Ter. in which he started for a trip across
the lake Tuesday.
The opinion that Nissen was lost be-
came general yesterday afternoon, when
II was found that after "A hours or ST.
lence there was still absolutely no word
from the inventor. who some years ago
shot the whirlpool rapids OF Niagara
Falls in barrel
Possibility of Nissens smothering 10
death was considered more definitely
when II was learned that his only supply
OF air was that pumped into the Fool XII
Ter before the craft was launched
II was said by Nissen's brothers. how
ever. that the navigator had computed
his air supply carefully and figured thatit
would last him for n great number OF
hours.
At the weather bureau II was said that
even II Nlssen reached shore he would
suffer severely from the cold. as there
was snowstorm blowing near the Mich
igan shore. The wind towards midnight
increased from % miles an hour 10 a 90
mile gale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
REJOICE OVER END OF STRIKE
IN The TELLURIDE DISTRICT

Telluride Col. Dec. Mime owners
and union miners are rejoicing over the
action Of the District Miners association
I'm session a Ouray. ending the strike in
this district. which was called Sept. l.
1909.
President Charles n Meyer Of the West
ern Federation OF Miners has made the
following statement concerning the action
ot the Miners association. which was
taken in accordance with his advice.
we have called the strike off because
We take the position that the issues
involved have been conceded by the mine
owners and opera tors i'm the Telluride dis
trict. in that they recently posted notices
10 the effect that after Dec ! they would
grant an eight hour day both for the mills
and smelter. and n minimum wage scale
OF So
Il believe that within so DAYS every
mine and mill at Telluride and Ophir will
be running 10 it's full capacity with the
best workmen I'm the west employed.
II believe change will occur in so
DAYS that will be for the betterment OF
the Cripple Creek situation The strike
may not be settled entirely In that time,
but I am sure a larger number Of men
viii be at work than at present"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
SENT FAKE
DRUGS IN
THE MAIL

Chicago, Dec. Thirty warrants were
sworn out today by the postoffice dc
partment against persons accusedI OF
sending spurious drugs through the mails
bottled and labelled like well known
proprietary medicines.
Five arrests were made and drugs Of
a sale value OF $4,000 were seized The
prisoners are William O. Nay, Frances
9. Nay. Edward A. Kuehnsted, Burton
NcCarn and J. J. Dan Most OF the
business is conducted by individuals from
their residences. where the arrests were
made.
Inspector Kimbal said this fraud is
widespread Through n mail order sys-
TEN more than 80 persons here have been
sending these substitute drugs all over the
country We have had most OF the stuff
analysed and q IL largely poison" he
said
The evidence upon which tho arrests
were made was based upon chemical
analyses made by Or. Virgil Cobentz.
a professor at Columbia university, at
the request OF the government
lie found that "triethylate." sold To
druggists as substitute for "trional.
a sleep-producing medicine, acted instead
aS an irritant.
II was sold az two cents an ounce while
the genuine article costs $3.50 an ounce.
An analysis OF "aristol." sold az a substi-
iute for iodoform, proved that IL con-
tanned - per cent OF Fuller's earth,
colored with iron-rust.
Attorney Harry -. Morton OF New
York. who has been gathering tho evil
dence, said that many more arrests were
expected.
"of course We cannot disclose our plans
'at present" Mr.. Morton said "As
matter OF fact. the arrests have been
made public too carly I'm the case.
The government has been investigating
for a year or more. and the leading
chemists Of the country have analyzed
the spurious medicines. Prof. Coblentz
I'm his report said that there could be no
more dangerous substitutes than those OF
which he has made chemical analysis.
"Other Investigations which we have
made have shown that remedies adver-
tsed as cures for gunshot wounds are
prepared with spurious material and have
an effect just contrary 20 that for which
they arc purchased. There is no doubt
that hundreds OF deaths have resulted
from the use OF these fakes"
The charge against the prisoners is
using the malls TO defraud
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
GERMANY'S
DEBT PILES
UP FAST

Berlin, Dec Though IL is practically
certain that the governments new milf
tary program will be accepted by the
Reichstag by good majority. IL is evil
dent the Radicals will not neglect the op-
portunity 10 harrass the ministry upon IL.
One OF the main points OF attack will
be the provision TO increase the cavalry
by 2S squadrons. forming. with the II
existing squadrons OF mounted rifemen,
nine new cavalry regiments. The gen
eral staff declares that the increase is
necessary in order 10 provide all corps
with proper compliments. but the OPP
position Will claim that the proposed
increase is due 20 the emperors fondness
for this spectacular arm OF the service
The tactical wisdom Of grand charges
Of massed horsemen like that which was
led by the emperor personally I'm the ma
noeuvres OF 1903 and the strategic value
az cavalry shocks will furnish texts FOR
debates in the Reichstag The Social
Democrats and other opponents OF the
army Increase derive ammunition from
the role played by cavalry I'm the war I'm
the Far East against which will be put
the lessons Of the Boer War
II also will be claimed that the ma
tion cannot AFFORD TO increase the ex-
penditure for tho army when the national
debt IS growing 50 rapidly. amounting.
with tho adoption Of tho proposed budget.
to over 5000. 1000. having increased eight
rold since 1887, when II was s121 500 CO.,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
KATHERINE RIDGEWAY CONCERT
co. AT CAL VARY BAPTIST CHURCH

The second OF the entertainments in the
course at the Calvary Baptist church was
held last night. and the work OF the
Katherine Ridgeway Concert company
proved pleasing i'm every detail to the
large audience which assembled.
Miss Ridgeways talent as n reader is
widely known and she received an ovation
ON heF first appearance. and II was only
with the greatest reluctance that the au-
dlence allowed her TO retire. Her selec-
tions ranged from dainty little recitations
set TO music to dramatic readings OF con-
siderable length. and in each case she was
equal to the emergency.
Her reading OF the story OF little boy
who told lie touched q responsive chord
In every breast. as also did her sketch
of a man having sesnce With his infant
son about a. m.
Nellie Mae Brewster. an attractive
young woman with a rich soprano over
which she had perfect control had n
prominent place or the program. and Mr.
V. s, Kerr, a bass singer, was in excellent
voice and rendered his selections in n
pleasing manner
Mr.. Sam Lamberson showed that he was
at home at the keyboard OF piano. and
IN addition TO rendering several difficult
selections acted as accompanist for the
others.
The program. aside from the numerous
encores. follows:
Le Bal waltz, Rubinsteln. Mr. Lamber-
ron; Les Files De Cadiz, Deibes. Miss
Brewster; the Conspirators, by Robert
Barr. Miss Rldgeway; Romanza Verdi
Mr.. Kerr; March Mllitaire, Schubert
Tausig. Mr.. Lamberson; Ballads, Miss
Brewster; Her Dad Struck OIL. Miss
Ridgeway: (a) My Star Mrs. Beach. Cb)
Faith. Chadwick, Mr.. Kerr; Sketches
Miss Rldgeway. Al Parting NeidlInger
Miss Brewster and Mr. Kerr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
DIVIDENDS
FOR SULLY
CREDITORS

New York. Dec 1.-The complicated
affairs of Daniel ]. suly and his fellow
bankrupts were considerably Strengthened
out yesterday at the creditors meeting
before Referee Macgrane Coke
Some time ago the bankrupts filed OBJ
jections to the claims OF the cotton ex-
change creditors amounting to s.. 900. 600
Later these objections were withdrawn
by all the bankrupts except s. +. h.
Morse.
Then Mr.. Morse and several creditors.
including the Reynolds company OF Provl-
dence, and Louis Sherry or this city.
objectedN ITO the withdrawal of these OBJ
jections. Yesterday the objection of the
Reynolds company and others were with
drawn, with the results that the claims
made by cotton exchange creditors stand
approved.
THE estate is now ready for admins
tration." said Attorney Richard r. Com
stock OF Providence. There is only one
thing I'm the way OF declaring dividends
There have been some objections to allow
ances TO be made 10 the receivers and
their attorneys. ! made some objections
myself I'm the eNuberance OF youth but
now I withdraw them"
Announcement was made at the meet
ing that the creditors had reached an
agreement by which all OF them will re-
ceive two - per cent dividends The
first OF these dividends will be paid as
soon as Referee Coke can make his re-
port to Judge Holt, which will be within a
few weeks.
The next hearing will be on Dec u at
. y. IN
All the creditors and members OF the
Sully firm expressed themselves az being
highly pleased.
According TO Mr.. Coke, this withdra wa |
OF all the objections 60 the claims and
20 the receivers allowance has resulted
in a community OF interests that will
make a speedy winding up Of the bank
rupt firms affairs. There will only be a
few more examinations Of the hankrupts
by the counsel for the trustee. These
examinations will be merely OF a formal
nature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
WOMEN
ARTISTS
EXHIBIT

An attractive exhibition of paintings
and drawings. the work OF young women
artists. was opened yesterday at the gal
leries OF the Rhode Island School OF De-
sign.
A "tea" was given for the young wom-
en- in the gallery by Mrs. Daniel Goodwin,
assisted by Miss Corliss, and the innova-
ton was thoroughly appreciated. for not
wlthstanding the many other attractions
scheduled for the afternoon. the gallery
was filled throughout the hours OF the re-
ception by representative gathering.
The artists represented are Miss
Helena Sturtevant, Miss Margaret
Fuller. Miss Lucy Hayward Mrs.
Lillian Westcott Hale (wife of Philip
Hale. the artist). Miss Alice Hodges, Miss
Hannah LeB. Drury OF Bristol, Miss Pau
line Mckay. Miss Elizabeth King and
Miss LUCY Flannlgan.- Miss Mary y. Ha-
zeton. instructor at tho Boston Art Mu-
scum. who held the Paige scholarship OF
the museum one year and won the Hall
ga rten prize at Philadelphia. was TO have
been represented. but as yet no canves
has been received from her Miss Iazle-
ton In one OF the artists who was burn
ed OUT I'm the recent fire In the Harcourt
studios. Boston.
The most interesting and important
pictures shown are The Silver Cleaners -
by Margaret Fuller, which has been given
the place OF honor at the end OF the gal
lery: "The Daughter OF a New England
Farmer" by Helena Sturtevant: Capri -
by Lucy Flanagan. and a portrait by
Lucy Hayward
The exhibit will remain open daily from
10 10 o'clock until Dec. 10. inclusive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01

SCHOOLS
AFFAIRS

Yesterday being St Andrews day. the
annual meeting of the corporation OF St
Andrews Industrial school at Darlington
was held.
The weather was fairly propitious and
q considerable number of people visited
the school from this city. Bishop Nc
Yickar and others. OF the trustees went To
harrington on the'2l5 car.
Some little time was spent in inspecting
the newly erected Industrial building. the
memorial 10 the late Walter Peck OF this
city. The lower story In devoted 60 the
printing establishment OF the school while
above Is the well equipped carpenter shop.
After looking over the buildings and
about the grounds the party gathered In
Bishop Clark Hall 10 transact the buai-
ness OF the meeting Bishop McVckar
presided and opened the meeting by Of
fering prayer. after which the minutes OF
the last meeting were read Oy the score.
tary. Charles C. Gardiner. Rev william
NJ. Chaplin. the warden ana chaplain %
the school. then gave hi- report. which
contained detailed account oC the work
OF the past year. Rev. Mr.. Chapin empha-
sized the usefulness ara ccnTerience OF
the new building. which. he snl IA. hlled tire
greatest need or the school ard met the
ionEest telt want.
Bishop Mcvickar appointed Mr. Chapin,
w. q. Blanding and A l.. calder. %. as n
committee 20 nominate officers for the en-
suing year. and while they were dellbera-
ting w. Il. Keach read his report as
treasurer. The receipts for the year were
given as s9i49.a and the expenditures as
Ss1@5 for the work OF carrying on the
school and sl42.5i for improvements. The
balance In the treasury at tho present
time II about 500. and the endowment fund
has reached $1,000. The nominating com
mittee reported their choice OF the same
Officers as last year. who were follows:
President-Rt. Rev. W. ~. McVickar:
warden-Rey William NJ. Chaplin secre-
tary-Charles g. Gardiner: treasurer--W
7. keach: board OF managers--the Off
GERS ex-officlo and the trustees
The nominating committee was author
ized 20 choose two new trustees one 20
fill the place or Zachariah Chafee. re-
signed. and another TO succeed William
Gammell whose term had expired In
place OF Mr.. Chsfee. Col. IT. Anthony
Dyer was chosen. and Mr. Gammen was
elected TO succeed himself Rear Admiral
John r. Bartlett. who died recently in
81. Louis, was one OF the board and Mr.
Chaplin was directed TO prepare n suitable
memorial for him. In regard TO his sue
cessor on the board of trustees n was de-
cided 10 defer action on account OF the
short time which has elapsed since his
death. New members were elected as fol-
lows r. II. Rardner. Frederick ID. Carr
Herbert T.. Dorrance. Harold Ostby and
Richard w Blanding with this action
The meeting closed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
LABOR POLICY
IS CALLED
"DISL0YAL"

New York. Dec 1-Plans for organiZ-
ing the employers OF labor In this coun-
try 20 combat the labor unions were con-
sidered at yesterdays session of the
Citizens Industrial association conven-
ton.
Among the several addresses delivered
was one by Daniel Davenport OF Bridge
port. Conn, executive agent OF the
American Anti-Boycott association. Mr..
Davenport's subject was The Purposes
and Work of the American Anti Boycott
association
II was i'm the employment bureau of
the country that Frederick w. Job. sec
retary OF the Chicago Employees asso-
citation found hope OF future settlement
of all troubles between employees and en-
ployers To that bureau he declared both
sides must turn in the end to find re-
lief.
The report OF the committee on reso-
lutlons, which was adopted. reafflrms the
resolutions adopted at the Chicago and
Indianapolis convention OF the Citizens
Industrial association, and again declares
for the open shop. the freedom of the
apprentices, the right OF private contract,
the right to work and the enforcement
OF the law
Continuing. the resolutions refer TO the
limitations which the trades unions set
upon the number OF apprentices. and add: /:
Resolved That the Citizens Industrial
Association OF America recommended the
adoption by the board OF education Of
artisan schools under the control and
direction OF the state. giving a diploma
which shall be the evidence OF the right
TO begin to practice a trade.
Resolved further. That n be recon-
mended TO individual employers. So far
as practicable To establish training
schools I'm their own shops. and as rapid
" as possible 10 increase the number Of
apprentices desirous Of learning the trade.
Resolved That this association con-
domns tho policy of the labor unions as
disloyaI and dangerous. destroying the
natural nucleus ~ American defence /:
weakening the attachment 81 the citizens
20 the state. impairing a patriotic in
sniration 10 our children snd ultimately
uecessjtatine an increase IN our standing
army. repugnant TO our traditions and
Institutions"
Wallace Downev president Of the New
York Metal Trades association said that
he was proud of what has been done
for the open shop IN the east
eve want n free shop and the right
- employ any man who wants 10 work"
he said
81 am In favor Of eight hours. but
want at tho Same time 10 work as long
as like 7 am In favor ~ paying the
highest rate Of wages and giving the
shortest work day"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
D0DGE-BLADES WEDDING
AT HOME OF BRIDES PARENTS

At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam W. Blades, l35 Mineral Spring ave-
nue.. Pawtucket last evening. their
daughter. Miss Harriet Clara Blades was
united I'm marriage 10 Lester Earle Dodge
of New Shoreham.
The ceremony took place at o'clock.
At the appointed hour the bridal parry
appeared the wedding March" from
LohenGrin" being played by Mrs. Harold
w case. with violin oblgato by Miss
Jessie L. Chase Preceding were the
ushers. Clinton Wall Dean. Brown, 'c4.
OF this city and Edgar l.. Burchell OF
Pawtucket. Clifford NJ Wilson. collage
Chum OF the groom. acted IA best man.
The bride was given away by her father.
Her gown was OF white crepe dc chine
over satin. the veil being caught by lilies
OF the valley. She carried a huge boquct
OF bride roses. Miss Daisy Hillyer Pea
body OF Westerly was maid OF honor and
she wore white silk mule over pale vel
low silk and carried a hoquet or bride
roses.
the First Bar'Ist church Of PawtuCket.
performed the ceremony. after which
congratulations and reception were in
order. Among the guests present were
Rev William Eigkhy formerly pastor OF
the Thompson NJ y. church, now OF He
bronville, MIR and Mrs. James Il. Mccall.
BENJAMIN FcsScnden. A. j. Cummings.
Mr. and Mrs W x. C'hampliu. Secretary
Mrs Christopher T.. Champlin. Hon. Ray
@. Lewis and Capt. Uriah r. Dodge of
Block Island, Deputy Collector OF Gus
toms George w. Gardner Of this city,
Senator Henry f. Nugent of Johnston.
Capt. Darius r. Dodge. Hon. William
Talbot Dodge. Leslie II Dodge, A. c.
Rose. All of Block Island. and Walter
Collins of East Greenwich
MIR. and Mrs. Dodge left later In the
evening for their honeymoon trip. on
their return they Will reside IN this city.
Nr Dodge graduated from Brown IN
1913 after four years OF active and prom
inent connection with varied college acti-
vities.
IIc is az present connected with the
United states Engineering office az New
port and IS assistant doorkeeper at the
state senate. The bridh is the eldest
daughter Of Mr.. Blades, VINO is general
superintendent OF the Lorraine Manufact-
uring company at Pawtucket, and has
"A host of friends I'm this city and Westerly
having formerly resided in the latter
place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-01
.FRlGATE CONST ELlATlON
TO RETURN To NEWPORT

For several months the old frigate Con-
stellatlon has been at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard undergoing extensive repairs.
Now she IL to be brought back 20 her
old moorings east OF the Training sta
tion at Newport
Boatswain q. Fraudendorf and crew
of 81 10 men left the Training station
Tuesday for Brooklyn n bring the Con
stellation 10 Rhode Island waters once
more