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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
FORTRESS IMPREGNABLE
Russians Convinced That Japa-
i1cse Attack OH Port Arthur
Would Not be Effective.
tBv Associated S.ess. )

ST. PETERSBURG, May 6.--The Rus
rlan military authorities seem reconciled
to the cutting off of their stronghold.
but they arc convinced that tho fortress
is lmpregnabe against attacks by land
or sea. Though the enemy may Invest
Port Arthur the authorities here do
not believe the Japanese Will undertake
to storm the position.
General kuropatkln's plans are being
carefully guarded. 1t is reported that
General Kuropatkln has asked the En-
peror to dismiss General Zas-
salitch for dlsobedience OF orders. Such
action would not be surprising
Among the many rumors afloat which
are not conflrmable Is one that the En-
peror intends to proclaim the mobillza-
ton or the entire Russian army on the
occasion OF the grand review at st.
Petersburg May 18th. and at the same
timo bid farewell to the famous Semen
,ovslsy Foot Guards. who have been Sc
lected to 60 to the front.
Z Tho late Vice Admiral Makaroffs
widow has appeared maid OF honor to the
E,npresg. slsN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
FELL FROM LADDER
AND BROKE HIS NECK

-6@9 & ~ (By -Associated7 Frsss.J 97l l5l7gE
CHICAGO, ILL, May g. From a Il dder9
$50 feet up the side of a temporary towel
at Steger Ill., Michael Trutcius fell to
Instant death. Fifty felow-worknen in
a piano factory witnessed the plunge
The tower. which Is of steel and more
than 200 feet high. had been erected for
the use of a photographer in taking g
bird's-eye view OF the town.
Trutcius, who WIS twenty-one years old,
had boosted that he would be the frss
person to climb the tower, adding ! Is Is
climb to the top If break my neck IoIG
II \, His companions cheered him on. and
he slowly climbed the wire ladder on the
outside. More and more halting he as-s
cended, until, when 80 feet high ne
stopped suddenly, chung desperately ana
fell His neck was broken
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
REPORTS CONFIRMED.
State Department Informed by
Minister Griscom Of Japanese
Landing on the Lao .Tung.
fBv Associated Press.)

f WASHINGTON, May 6.-The State De-
partment las received a cablegram from
United states Minister Griscom. at Toxic,
confirming tho press report OF the land
ing OF the Japanese at the Lao Tung
peninsula, about forty miles above Port
Arthur. The location given in the Japan
ESQ dispatch is Klnchau. This is the
narrowest point on the peninsula, and
consequently, the minister says. the rail-
road is practically closed and the In
vestment Of Port Arthur has begun,
The Japanese legation has received the
following cablegram from Toxic, under
date of to-day:
General Kuroki, commandant OF the
first army corps. reports that on May Sd
our mounted scouts, after a severe hand
to-hand fight near Feng Huang Cheng,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
G & @
SUNDAY SEASIDE
OUTINGS
EVERY SUNDAY.
Round $l.O0 Zip.
TO
Newport News, Bu 'v' I.
Old PoEpt, Ocean View,
AND
NORFOLK.
Cape Henry and Va. Beace, $l25
Cape Henry and Va. Beace, $l,25

Two fast yestibued trains, with Parlor
Cars. leave Richmond (Main-Street sta
tom every Sunday $3.50 a, Nj. and =,
NJ. $50 A. NJ, train makes no stop. a.
NJ. train stops at Newport News \ fast
clean ride over rock ballast track only
eighty five miles to the ocean, Return-
ing, leave Virginia Beach, via new elee-
trio line $50 r, NJ. Leave Nortolk, wa
sewells Point or Ocean View lines, Z.
AT. Leave Ocean View T.3O z. NJ, Old
Point sis P. NJ, Arrive Richmond lo:i5
=, NJ,
Tickets also good returning via Chesa-
peake and Ohio steamer leaving Eortolk
4,so p. NJ, Old Point $50 r. NJ. Newport
News 5:25 p. NJ, arriving Richmond I.
Al. Ten hours at the seasde,-Only slOu
round trip on either $50 or A. NJ train.
Norfolk tickets good ON either Sewers
Point or Ocean View lines from Old
Point,
Virginia Beach passengers take Sew
ellis Point steamer from Old Point. con-
Meeting with electric line at Piney Beach,
running through to Cape Henry and Wiz
gin.a Beach without change, A delights
ful trip In full view of tho ocean,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07

drove back the Russians toward Feng
Huang Cheng. Chinese say that on
May Int about 1000 infantry, posted on
Il hill east or Feng Huang Cheng, fired
upon 900 comrades retreating from the
Ynlu mistakl,ig them for the enemy.
,rhey wounded 100 and Killed 70. The rest
of the body fled In disorder, abandoning
coinmissaty carts A Russian officer cap
tilrcd there states that the only bodies
which retreated In order on May LIST
were five or Six infantry battalions and
two artillery companies, Two hundred
moro Russians killed and wounded were
found in the field. and others arc being
Iucnyere1 .i NY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07

authorities. IN a. sense now that the blow
was fallen, riley assert that the fortress
lis i,upreR1able and amply provisioned 10
stand siege for a year. and that 1t can
hold out until the time comes TO relieve
II.
Complete details OF the lnndlng are
lacking owing to the INTERRUPTION of com.
tnurication. No resistance was made, the
few Cossacks who observed the move.
me,1t retiring when the warships shelled
the shore preparatory to Decentralization
II Is believed that there are over 10000
now on land preparing for a forward
movement.
While the landing was proceeding
Thursday. the enemys ships, consisting
Of the battleshlps Mlkasa, Hat s,Ise,
Shikishtnn, Yashimn and Full and the
cruisers 1wate 1deumo, Adsuma and
Asamabsnsn,na made n demonstration
of Port Arthur to prevent the possible
enress OF Russian torpedo boats. mum.
Der OF Japanese torpedo boats were also
observed off Miado Island In Pigeon
Bay.
Landing at Pitsewo.
According to official informaton the
landing OF troops from sixty transports
began simultaneously at Pitsewo and
Cape Terminal on the morning of Nav
9Th. It IL also reported that troops are
being landed ut kinchow, but this ia not
credited, as the Russians are known to
have Qualifications there, and 1t Is not
believed that the Japanese had the dar.
Ing to land Immediately under an en-.
trenched position from which the Rus.
slams could inflict severe injury.
1t was because he was convinced that
- -
viceroy Alexieff, accompanied by his
On Thursday several train loads Of sick
and wounded were sent northward.
1t Is reported Japanese ships bombarded
Port Arthur early on the morning of
May 9Th and succeeded at last in clos
ing the entrance, but no official con-
firnaton Of the latter statement can be
obtained. The exact hour at which COM
munlcaton with the Russian stronghold
ceased has not been established.
The strength Of the garrison at Port
Arthur is not revealed by the authorities.
who will only say that 1t is adequate for
defensive purposes. It Is not believed
that the force exceeds 1000 soldiers.
A larger force Is not considered neces-
sary, as was shown from the recent with
drawa, of some Of the troops who were
eiInrly drain on the resources Of the
garrison.
The fleet must now take 81 secondary
position and the sailors will be used to
man the shore guns If necessary.
Despite the greater number of Japa-
ncse, the general staff believes that their
formidable fertilization still leave the de-
fensive superiority with the Russians,
whose staying qualities. 1t is confident,
will insure their holding out as long as
necessary. y
Steozell in Command.
1,ieu,enant-G Steozell will have
supreme command at Port Arthur. He
is described as high class commander.
His recent proclamations show that he
is ,mbued with a determination to hold
Port Arthur until the last man is killed.
Officers OF the general staff say that
the landing Of the Japanese army on the
peninsula and the investment Of Port
Arthur clarity the military situation, and
the problem General Kuropatkin must
solve. Had Kuropatkin had his way be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
PORT ARTHUR CU1
OFF AND MUST FALL
CONTINUED From First Page)

CONTINUED From First PageO
pared to come to Russia's aid,
either through intervention, or
as all active ally against a possible
China Japanese combination.
St. Petersburg officials are IN
clined to minimize the Importance
of the Japanese operations on the
Lao Tong peninsula and claim
Port Arthur to be absolutely i'm
pregnable and prepared to stand
a years siege, If necessary. There
is an unconfrmed run1or that
iViceroy Alexicff and Prince
Boris have failed to get away
from Port Arthur although the
war office has reported their ar
rival at Lao Yang.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
DENTAL FRATS. DINE.
Teeth Pullers Tackle Tootl1some
Feast and Talk to Toasts.

dental department Of the University Col
lege Of Medicine gave its. annual ban.
quet last night from 1000 until G:3o
o'clock in the private dining, room OF
Murphy's Hotel. The fraternity had a
number Of guests, and these with the
members of the society, made a .goodly
company. and merry and congenial one
withaI. The banquet was preceded by
than an hour. .
The charter members Of the fraternity
are 7. w Lagtna. r. o. Canada. M. ..
N1cFadden. J.. r. Highsmith, G.. Il. stein
beck i. McPhail, BIO. Grove, s. o. Hor-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
laps Will Not Disclose Plans.

(By Assoclated Press.J IT#-
TOXIC. May 6.-Beyond the announce
ment that Japanese force had effected
q landing at an unarmed PLACE on the
Lao Tung peninsula and tho giving out
of Admiral Hosoya's report, the gov
eminent absolutely refuses to disclose the
nature of the plan of operations. Gem
eral F'ukushima. Of the general staff,
merely told the foreign correspondent
that on May 9Th some strength Of the
Japanese army began to land on the
Lao Tung peninsula
Where and what force?" asked the
correspon dent.
General Fukushima smiled.
EAST, west. north or south?" inquired
correspondent.
''Out Of the skies from heaven" said
General Fukushima. 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
Expect Fight at Feng Wang
Cheng.

sT. PETERSBURG May 6-6;o2 r, Nj
News of heavy fighting near Feng Wang
Cheng Is expected within thirty-siix
hours. Large reinforcements' have reach
ed tie Russian position,
An imperial order has been issued at
taohing three batteries OF artillery to
each O. the nine rifle divisions,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
London's Cotton Market.
(Ry Assoclated Press.

tEy iASSocldteu HlS-9.'f ~ EsS
LIVERPOOL May 6.-Following are the
weekly cotton statistics:
Total sales of all kinds. $500 bales 70
tai sales, American, $4,000 bales; English
spinners takings, 10000; total Exports.
HOO imports OF all kinds. e2,o0o; Imports
American, 10000; stock OF all kinds. oao,-
COZ; stock, American. 442,oooi quantlty
n float ali kinds, $4,000; quantity atloat,
American. $4,000; sales on speculation.
1000. totals sales to exporters, 400.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
neutrality-suspicious. and Richmond
College Meet in Annual Struggle

The best and most spirited paSernal
s ssraSt q Pa AK s At $50 his afternoon when
the rival teams of Richmond College and
Randolph College meet IN the de-
chumpionshlp of the eastern section or
YESjnia. The teams are We'll matched VI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
SITUATION REVIEWED.
japanese Troops Are swarming,
Across the Lao Tung
Peninsula.
fRu AssocIated Press.l

ST. PETERSBURG, May 7. 9;2s a. NJ
Japanese troops swarming across the
marrow neck ,of the Lao Tung Peninsula
the railroad and telegraph comlnunicav
tIons cut and the Russian Gibraltar iso-
lated and left to its own resources-all
this the Russians seem to accept with
great stolcism.
These events have been anticipated
since the outbreak Of the war and the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
$4,000 for Fifty Acres.

ISpeplal to- TIC Tlmes- Dlsputch)
CHARLOTTE, n. c. May 6-Mr. o. j.
of Chicago. has purchased from Mr.. Mar
tin Boyer, through his attorney, w. NJ.
smith. fifty acres CT mining property In
No township, Cabarrus county, ad-
Joining the Gibbs and the Phoenix miItas,
ii Is said that $4,000 was the considera-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07

tIpmpt treatment Of a slight attack of
Diarrhoea will often prevent serious
sickness The best known Remedy Is pr.
Seth ArnoG's Balsam. Yonr apotheeary.
William r. rPartin w. w, Richardson's
Drug store, Tonlpson's Drug Store, John
+. Bauer, warrants 1t to give satisfac-
l tioH.--AdY. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07

tho Lao Tung base. and ADDS that the
Kara Maru grounded near the base at
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was
assisted by the protected cruiser Akit-
sushlma which succeeded In floating the
transport, which reached her destina-
ton safely at o'clock the same eve
ming.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
]. S. WILSON WINS MEDAL
IN ORATORICAL CONTEST

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. May 6,-In the
Intercollegiate oratorical contest tonight
OF William and Mary College, The medal
was awarded amid great enthusiasm by
Rev. DR.. Evans, of Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
Ian DING AT PITsEWO.
Minister Of War Is Informed
OF Circumstances Surrounding
Landing Of Japanese.
ID. Asa.oia.aa praau

CBy Associated Press.i
h ST. PETERSBURG, May $50 P. NJ
The ministry of war received the fol-
lowing telegram from Mator-General
Plug, chief OF the military staff:
according to the information have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07

Arrives at Mukden.
CBy Associated Press)
NUkDEN. May 6.--vceroy Alcxieff
has arrived here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-07
poLITICAI, sITUATIo,J

The political situation is still at white
heat. With opposition in every ward for
Council and with two candidates for
Mayor, and with about four hundred ell
sble voters, the canvass is beginning to
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

On Monday evening the Minutes
Club" of Oahu College was pleasantly
entertained at a dance given at the
residence of Mrs. Cornelia Damon,
Thurston Avenue. Dancing was en-
joyed on the lanai and in the parlors,
the floors of the latter being laid with
canvas. The Ellis Quintet furnished
the music
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

parties of the season was given on
Tuesday afternoon at the Young Hotel
by Mrs. Allan Dunn. The affair was
conspicuous for the beautiful prizes
offered, the effective decorations of the
hostess suite and the daintiness of the
refreshment proffered. Those present
We're the Princess Kawananakoa, Mrs.
Humphris, Mrs HAYES. Mrs. Dougher-
ty, Mrs. W. P. Lewis, Mrs. Richard
son, Mrs. Church, Mrs. Thompson Mrs.
E. NJ. Boyd, Mrs. High, Mrs. Rawlins,
Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Amy, Mrs Watson
and the Misses Bradley ~, Beckley,
Cunha, McCrosson and Roth Pedro
was the game and the first prize.
much coveted study of roses by Allan
Dunn, was won by Mrs. Crane Four
cut for the second prize an enamelled
buckle of Hawaiian coin design, Miss
McCrosson securing the trophy while
Miss Marion Roth carried away two
lace collars as consolation prize
Dainty refreshments in the shape Of
salads, sandwiches, cake, ice
cream, coffee and candies were served
in the breezy apartments, the recep-
ton room being EMPOWERED with palms
and masses of purple asters.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard c. Barton de-
parted for the coast on Thursday on
the schooner w. H. Marston. The Bar
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

! tons have been here for a year, the
former as organist at St. Andrews
Cathedral and musical instructor at
Oahu College. Mr.. Barton also pro-
duced here under amateur auspices his
original operate composition THE
"Ahkund of Swat"
1888
DR.. NJ. E. Grossman departed on the
Korea for San Francisco on his yearly
trip away from the islands.
The Misses Mcdonald Of San Fran
cisco, whose visit in Honolulu and on
Hawaii has been of the pIeasantest for
the past three months. returned to the
coast on the Korea. They are due to
join a large house party on July 3.
Mrs. Dora Won Tempsky and Mrs.
Dowsett, who arrived from the main
land on the Ventura, and were guests
for a couple of days Of Mrs. Mist Of
Manoa. departed for Maui on Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. W. G. Irwin and her daughter
Helene, arrived on the Ventura and
will occupy the Irwin mansion at Wal
kiki Beach for the summer. Mrs. r.
win appears to be in excellent health.
Mr.. Irwin accompanied Mrs. irwin.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

Women and girls who know
the advantage of having a
bathing suit to fit and one that
is worn only by themselves,
will find an unusually fine lot
at our store. They are lastly
designed and in fast colors.
Colors are navy blue or black trim
med with braids of white and pretty
colors.
Bathing caps and shoes also.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26
Pretty Rugs

Our new assortment shown
in the window is very attrac-
tive and will wear we'll best of
all they are quite inexpensive.
Administer Rugs in handsome de-
signs
Smyrna reversible rugs in excellent
variety.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26
R111erS
FORT STREET.
Moneybak
Silks

Are guaranteed to wear and
give satisfaction. Your money
back if they don't.
Moneybak silk is a composite
fabric, dust proof, water proof,
crack proof, hole proof and split
proof.
Pull it zigzag, crosswise,
cornerwise or any other way
and it will spring back into
shape; because it is all silk and
lots Of i.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

Mr. and Mrs. T. Poncin of Seattle,
who have been guests at the Young
Hotel for several weeks, departed on
the Korea They arrived here from the
Orient and decided to make long stay
in Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

Mrs. F. Klamp enter tanned Miss KEEL
Iy, of San Francisco, at luncheon last
Monday. Among those present were
Miss Irmgard Schaefer, Miss Hartna-
gle. Miss Kelly, Mrs. Halves and Mrs.
Henry E HiehtOn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

Mrs. H. A. Isenberg was hostess last
week Friday at an enjoyable luncheon,
her guests being Mrs. R. P. Schwerin,
Mrs. VIM. Taylor, Mrs. j. o. Carter,
Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Pfotenhauer, Mrs.
Terry, Mrs. Rodiek, Mrs. Ballentyne,
Mrs. Philip Andrews, Mrs. Spencer,
Miss Hartnagle.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

Mrs. w. Porter Boyd and infant, ar
rived on the Korea from Shanghai, and
will make a long visit in Honolulu.
Mrs. Boyd is a daughter of Mrs. Vida
and has always been a very popular
member of the Fashionable set.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-26

A private ceremony at London will
unite Miss Lily Neumann and Mr.. Bird
in marriage. The elaborate wedding
planned has been set aside owing to
the recent death of Ensign Neumann,
U. S. n. Mrs. Neumann has gone to
Germany.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
MICHIGAN NEWS
FULFILL TERMS OF CONTRACT
owosso Merchants Lose Money on
Beet Sugar Industry.

The Merchants Beet Sugar COM
pany, limited. has closed its accounts
and dissolved partnership. The com
pany has had a rather peculiar and
not very satisfactory existence. When
the million dollar plant was proposed
for Owosso one OF the requirements
was that the city should furnish one
thousand acres OF beets. This was
thought to be an easy matter and be-
sides the citizens were so anxious for
a factory they were willing to con-
cede anything within the bounds OF
reason. Sixty-hve citizens, mostly
business men, signed a guarantee TO
provide the acreage. They did not
expect to be called upon for II, II be-
Ing generally believed sufficient
acreage would be secured without
their help. Later they were notified
that their acreage would be needed
and flfty-three of the number, feeling
the obligations they had assumed, or
ganized under the above title. The
season was very unfavorable for beet
raising, besides which the men en-
gagged I'm II were not experts. AS re-
suit, the loss to the company was
heavy. However. they have liquidated
every claim against the company for
labor, land and material.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

! LIFE INSURANCE STATISTICS.
Summary Of Business In Michigan
Shown In Annual Report

A statement preliminary TO his an
nual report has been issued by lnsur-
ance Commissioner Barry on the sub
ject OF life insurance. II Is reported
that the old line insurance companies
issued policies in Michigan during the
year of s56.55S. 141.06. and that at the
close OF the year the policies In force
amounted TO $235.145, s03.45. These
companies received In premiums dur
ing the year from Michigan policy
holders sS.663 ,072.0S, and paid out for
losses $2,75s.70S.97. Six old line com
panies. three casualty companies. five
assessment companies and nine fra
ternal associations have been admitted
TO do business In the state since the
date OF the preliminary report of 1908.
Industrial insurance during the year
covered by the report shows quite a
large volume. Three companies wrote
1925 policies. having a face value OF
SlO,354,12S. There are 1879 .519 policies
or this character In force. The pre-
miums received for the year were
$290.06751 and the losses incurred
S1S3,402.97. The total admitted assets
OF the old line life and industrial COM
panies aggregate 2.29s.615.S31. 50; the
net reserve Is $l.945, 1913, 2l714, and
the surplus as regards policy.holders,
$277, 1851 ,663.69.