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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
JAPANESE ARMIES UNITE
kUROkI AND OkU ATTEMPT TO
CUT RUSSIAN LINE EAST
OF LIAOYANG.

Liaoyang, Aug. 29.-General Kuroki
has joined forces with General Oku
in an attempt TO cut the Russian line
east of Liaoyang.
The battle of Aug. % ragged along
the eastern front. A strong Japanese
force attacked the Russian positions
at Mao pass, eleven miles east of An
shanshan, and at Sandiatzi and
Tsegow, ten miles northeast of Liam
diansian. Nine batteries of six guns
each bombarded the Russian outposts.
AT this point the combat repeatedly
developed into hand-to-hand fighting.
The Russians stubbornly held the out
posts the whole day, falling back on
their main position at night. The chief
artillery engagement was in front of
Liandiansian, the Japanese concentrat-
ing the fire of ten batteries and stimuli
taneously advancing on Torintspu,
four miles southwest of I.iandiansian.
but they We're arrested by Cossacks,
who were afterwards reinforced by in
fantry and artillery.
The Japanese resumed the lombard
ment early Aug. 26. devoting most OF
their attention to Liandiansian. The
Russian field guns were very effective.
They dismantled thirty-two japanese
guns, mostly mountain pieces. The
casualties have not been ascertained.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
LOSS OVER ONE THOUSAND
RUSSIAN CASUALTIES IN FRI.
DAYS ENGAGEMENT IN VI
CINITY OF LiAOYANG.

St Petersburg, Aug. 29.-Russian
casualties are placed at over thou
sand in the report of General Kuro-
patkin relative TO the fighting around
Liaoyang Friday. The Japanese also
sustained serious loss. while twenty
four of their guns are reported to have
been put out of action.
General Kuropatkin reports that the
fighting of Aug. 26 was in all parts OF
the theater of operations, the heaviest
being east and southeast of Liaoyang,
In the vicinity of the Ian river and at
Liandiansian.
The hottest fighting occurred in the
valley of the Ian, small tributary OF
the Taitse, around Tsegow, place be-
tween Anping and Liandiansian. Gen
eral kuroki's first aim apparently was
to separate the two principal Russian
positions The Russians in the valley
OF the Ian lost l ,450 men.
General kurOki'S army advanced In
three strong columns, one northward
along the valley of the Sindahia, q
tributary of the Taitse, as far as Lao
dintan, whence portion OF this force
marched westward to Mao pass,
threatening Anshanshan, the other
portion pushing up the stream TO Tun-
sunpu, four miles southwest OF Liam
dlansian, where 1t was
Stopped by kuropatkin's cossacks.
The second column marched along the
high road and occupied Erdahe,
whence the japanese batteries shelled
Liandiansian, a couple of miles north
west, until the fire OF the Russian guns
silenced them. Several Japanese bat
teries were completely dismantled and
were abandoned by their gunners.
The fighting at Tsegow was of the
most desperate character. The Jap
anese had the advantage of the noun
famous country, advancing along a
ridge extending from Tantziaputze to
Siaolindzy The latter place is situ-
ated on the high road ten miles south
east OF Liaoyang. Possession of this
point would render Liandiansian and
Anping untenable. 1t is not improb-
able that General Kuroki will, there
fore, repeat his attack in this diree-
tion.
The Japanese advance was charac-
terized by great boldness and arouses
the belief in military circles that
either General kuroki has received
considerable reinforcements or Cen
eral Kuropatkin has sent the greater
poruon of his army north, leaving only
q couple of corps at Liaoyang.
Towards the east the battle was es-
pecially severe. Bayonets were used
and there the Russians lost thou
sand men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
JAPANESE ATTACK ON PORT AR
THUR WILL NOT BE SUCCESS
FUL FOR SOME TIME.
RAKlse SLOW PROGRESS AT PRESENT
ADVANCE LiNEls SEVERAL MILES
DISTANT AND OPERATIONS
ARE SUSPENDED.

Chefoo, Aug. 29.-The latest reports
received from Port Arthur are TO the
effect that the Japanese in their attack
during the night of Aug. p captured
Poyodo, a fort midway between Taku-
shan and the eastern defenses, and
reduced another fort Immediately east
of the railway Poyodo mounted only
two small guns when the Russians
were in possession of it. The assault
was preceded by heavy artillery fire
from the Takushan fort, where the
Japanese have big naval guns. The
Russians lost considerably before they
were compelled to retire. The for.
was not occupied by the Japanese, as
il is beAnd a moat which the Japanese
In no instance have been able to cross.
Recent arrivals here, who We're in
Port Arthur as late as Aug. "a, believe
that the Russian resistance will prove
successful for some time yet. They
explain that the Japanese are unable
to occupy Etseshan fort. The Japan
ese tented constantly in attempting
to do so and in the meanwhile, by ire
mendous labor, raised the summit OF
smaller hill behind il TO the level OF
Etseshan hill by means OF sand bags
and there they mounted guns which
assisted materially in the reduction
of the fort east of the railway. This
fort is the northernmost of the eastern
defenses and, with other positions re
duced or occupied, renders the Jap
anese position in the vicinity OF the
railway threatening to the Russian
hopes. Ii is obvious that the Japanese
expect to enter Port Arthur from the
north.
Previous Reports Confirmed.
Confirmation has been obtained of
the announcement made in these dis
patches Aug. is to the effect that the
Japanese drove the Russians from
their positions at Louisa bay and Pig
con bay, the Japanese vanguard, num-
bering 500 TO coo men, penetrating
into the fort situated on the highest
hill of the I.iaoti mountain, the south
ernmost mountain of the kwaungtung
peninsula, incidentally capturing an
incompieted battery on the west shore
of the Liaoti promontory, and then
retired. The Japanese fleet during the
attack made demonstration against
the main Liaoti fort.
1t is also confirmed that the Japan
ese silenced a small fort near Golden
hill.
The Japanese line on the west is
approximately, according to the ad-
vices received here, three and half
miles from the European, or new
town, where there has been no con-
fiagrations, although numerous In
divideal fires have occurred there.
When the last arrivals left Port Ar
thur there was little firing.
The strength of the garrison is now
estimated to be $4,000 efficient men.
On Aug. 23 the Russians arrested
four Japanese spies within the fortress
and shot them. No Chinese except out
bound servants are allowed in the
European town, the Russians being
afraid of spies.
Since Aug. q the Russian ships
have not been firing shells.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
PEACE TALK PREMATURE.
Gear Would Reject Mediation Even
Should Port Arthur Fall.

London, Aug. 29.-The Associated
Press learns in connection with the
revival of the rumors of mediation
that Emperor Nicholas only recently
announced in the most positive terms
that he would not permit peace nego-
Iiations even should Port Arthur fall
and General Kuropatkin be driven
back TO Harbin. This fact, well un-
derstood in official circles, has pre-
vented the British government from
taking any steps in the direction of
mediation. Ii is known here that Ger
many understands this attitude of the
emperor as well as Great Britain and
other powers. Therefore the reports
from Paris that Emperor William is
prepared to suggest peace is dismissed
as groundless, for the present at least.
Ii General Kuropatkin, however,
should win a decisive victory at Lao
yang, which in measure would re-
store Russian prestige, it is believed
here that the restoration of peace
would undoubtedly materially facili-
tated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29

Serious Charges in Connection With
Death of Mrs. Mcvicker.

Chicago. Aug. 29.-Following the re-
ceipt of, news of the death of Mrs. j.
III. McVicker, wife OF the famous the
atrical manager. mother of Mrs. Ed
win Booth and owner of property
which is valued at s350,000 to $500 0oo.
Horace McVicker. her stepson, has
started an investigation which may
lead to serious charges being brought
at Pasadena, Cal, where Mrs. Nc
Wicker died. Horace McVicker, who
is business agent for Ethel Barrymore,
is sole survivor of the family. He
said:
II am firmly of the opinion that my
mother was under hypnotic intlu-
ence. | will not venture to state now
who created the spell over her or who
was responsible for her death But
a thorough investigation will be made.
have telegraphed III. G. Wyatt in Los
Angeles to look into this matter"
L. w. Condos, the attorney of the
estate, admitted that there was room
for suspicion and that an investigation
would follow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
JEFFRlEs AN EASY WINNER.
Defeats Munroe in Early Part of Sec
end Round.

pefeatS MunFOe IN Edfty Faft of ScS-
end Round.
San Francisco, Aug. 29.-The fight
between James j. .Ieffries and Jack
Munroe for the heavyweight cham
pionship of the world resulted in an
easy victory for Jeffries, Munroe being
knocked cut in the early part of the
second round. The latter made mis-
erable showing, failing to land blow
during the entire fight.
Jeffries dropped his man three times
In the first round and the bell saved
the miner from a knockout. He was
practically beaten when he returned
to his corner. Munroe recuperated
wonderfully and came up fresh for the
second round. Jeffries, however, was
relentless in his attack and before
Munroe had fairly assumed his fight
ing attitude Jeffries planted a fearful
left swing to the mouth, which stag
gered the miner. The champion then
followed up his advantage and, rush
ing after Munroe like a bull, landed
series of triphammer blows on the
miners face and body. Jeffries dropped
him twice with left hook and a
right swing Munroe rose at the count
of eight, but Referee Graney, seeing
the miners helpless condition, stopped
the fight and declared Jeffries the win
ner.
The gross receipts of the fight were
S21, 500, of which Jeffries received
S9,155 and Munroe S6,f04, the remain
der going to the promoters of the con-
test
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
FIGHTING or AUG. IS.
Engagement Was Limited and Russian
Losses Were Liqht.

st. Petersburg. Aug. PA dispatch
from General kuropatkin to Emperor
Nicholas, dated Aug. 26 and referring
To the lighting of Aug. 25, says the
Japanese took the offensive only
against the troops on the Russian left.
The strength of the Japanese was esti-
mated as two divisions OF infantry,
with numerous guns. The Russian
losses In killed or wounded were about
100. The dispatch concludes:
..At dawn Aug. 26 the Japanese as
sumed the offensive along the entire
front of our army
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
SECOND MANcHuRIAN ARMY.
Russia Will Assemble Large Force at
Mukden.

Berlin, Aug. pa dispatch to the
Tageblatt from st. Petersburg says the
Russian government is determined to
assemble a second great army in Man
churia consisting of three or four corps
under the command of General Baron
Kaulbars or General Soukhomlinoff
Its headquarters will be at Mukden.
The object OF this step is to meet the
situation that will arise should Port
Arthur fall, thus releasing the besieg-
ing army for operations northwards.
The Tageblatt's correspondent names
the various commands out of which
the new army will be formed and says
he believes that more rapid transpor-
tation of troops will be- possible owing
to the approaching completion of the
railroad around Lake Baikal.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
JAPANESE CONTINUE ATTACK ON
RUSSIANS EAST AND SOUTH
OF LiAOYANG.
HEAVY LOSSES IN FIRST DAYS fiGHT
RUSSIAN CASUALTIES NUMBER
OVER ONE THOUSAND IN
ONE LOCALITY.

Paris, Aug pa dispatch to the
Temps from Liaoyang, dated Satur-
day, says the engagements continued
throughout the day east and south of
the town. The JaIMnese directed a
strong cannonade against the Russian
positions, the firing lasting from day
light until p. m. Hospital trains are
being sent toward the front.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29

Russian Cruiser Diana Remains at
French Port.

Saigon, French lndo-China, Aug. 29.
The Russian cruiser Diana, which ar
rived here Aug. 20 with a shell hole
below her water line received in the
naval battle OFF Port Arthur Aug. TO-,
has not received instructions from the
government at st. Petersburg to dis
arm or repair her damages, which are
slight. Another Japanese shell killed
an officer of the Diana and three men
and wounded twenty three others. The
cruiser tried to reach Shanghai, but
encountered some torpedo boats. The
latter discharged nine torpedoes with
out effect at the Diana.
The officers of the cruiser declare
that General Stoessel will never sur
render Port Arthur. When the Diana
left the harbor General Stoessel had
10000 men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
TO DROP DIRECT ASSAULT
Paris Matin Dispatch Says Japs viii
Go Slower.

Paris, Aug 29.-The Toxic CORE
spondent of the Matin declares that
the Japanese minister of war has con-
fidentially informed his colleagues
that there is no nope of taking Port
Arthur by direct assault and that long
operations will be necessary. There
fore the minister has ordered the field
marshal, Oyama, to avoid attacks en-
failing heavy losses. This, the CORE
spendent says, has been concealed
from the public.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
ATTACK is GENERAL.
Generals kuroki and Oku Advance
simultaneously.

Toxic. Aug. 29.--It is reported here
that General Oku commenced the at.
tack On the Russians at Anshanshan
at the same time that General Kuroki
commenced to attack them at Anping.
Anshanshan is midway between
Haicheng and Liaoyang and Anping is
thirteen miles southeast of Liaoyang.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
CHINESE MAY KILL FOREIGNERS.
Province of Shantung Placarded With
Threatening Orders.

London, Aug. 29.-The Tiertsin cor
respondent of the Standard says that
placards have been discovered at
Tsinanfu Gin the province OF Shan
tungl urging the massacre of foreign
devils after the seventh moon" and
that the native Christians are fleeing
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
JAPANESE ARE RESTING.
Will Then Press Home Their Attack
on Port Arthur.

Toxic, Aug. 29.-It is understood
that the lLll followed the desperate
fighting of the earlier half of the week
at Port Arthur. The lull was for the
purpose of allowing the tired men to
rest. arranging certain things in the
plan of attack and for completing
preparations for pressing the attack
home heavier. The japanese guns
continue to shell the defenses of the
fortress, but the majority of the forces
are not engaged
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
TRAIN KILLS TWO MEN.
Run Down While Walking on Great
Northern Track.

Minneapolis, Aug. 29.--Harold Kin
caid, Oshkosh, Wis, and Guy Cotton,
Madison. Wis, were killed by Great
Northern train near Cedar Lake.
The men were walking on the
tracks with Fred Hoffman. Hoffman
Jumped in time to save his life. Cot
ton was instantly killed and Kincaid
died before he reached the Minneap-
oils city hospital.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29

Russians Retreat on Approach Of ku-
roki's Troops.

+, Field Headquarters of the Second
Japanese Army, Aug. 25, via Fusan,
Aug. 2g.-Part of General Kuroki's
army advanced against the Russians
beyond Yushi pass early this morning.
There was heavy artillery firing for
several hours. which finally ceased be-
fore noon Ii is believed that the Rus
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29
There 10 no Rochelle salts, Aiuuns
Lime or Ammonla In food made with
Calumet
Baking
Powder
-SOYls rHE sAKise POWDER TRgSr--
u makes pure tcou.
EVERYTHING is LOST TO RUSSIA
French Military Man Urges the Kaiser
to BRING About Peace.
--HOYiH rHE 6AkfN0 POWDER TRUST-
u makes pure scou.

Paris. Aug. pa military man OF
high rank and Russian sympathizer,
in an interview acknowledged the
Japanese superiority pertaining to
military operations in the East and
that everything is lost TO Russia. He
urges the kaiser to act as mediator to
lging peace.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-08-29

Dr. Dade's Little Liver Pills cure Lii v
er ills.- Stoddard & Halstead.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27

Yesterday morning the ballot box
orr Office was opehed and the votes
81 so Tar in orr popular contest were
united The count disclosed the
1t that already eleven persons have
,eh voted for and we are told that
any ballots have been cut from last
seks paper to vote for others. From
ha: We can learn a good many names
IN be entered from different sections
the country next week. We guaran-
absolute fairness TO all and VIII from
me to time count and publish the votes
hich each have receiyed. So far We
iewell satisfied with the progress-naae
n The contest The beautiful o. K.
Iouck piano came in Wednesday and
S now on exhibition in the Courier
flee.
Those wishing to enter their friends
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27
H. M. KEARBY.

In this issue of the Courier
will be found the announcement
of ii. NJ. Kearby, who comes be-
fore the people asking an en-
dorsement of his record as county
Judge. Hiram Kearby was born
on the old Egbert farm in Hick-
man county in 1852. While yet
Young man he moved to this
county and settled on farm
near Alexander, where he lived
until elected county Judge. Since
that time he has lived in Hick-
man. A man of much energy,
coupled with natural ability and
conservatism makes Judge Kear-
by peculiarly fitted for the office
he seeks. This is proven by the
way he has already conducted
the affairs of the county. Since
Judge Kearby has been in office
he has paid especial attention to
the county roads and under his
direction vast improvement III
| all the roads has been seen. One
Of toe iron bridges in the county
was built and paid for during
his administration. When the L {
railroad put in new track neal
Fulton it became necessary tC
make an overhead crossing. The
railroad company, in order to
build as cheap as possible, made
a very steep approach at boil
ends of the bridge. Judge Kear
by, always alert to county's IN
terest, forced the company Il
Grade down both ends for per
haps a quarter of a mile in all
and agree to keep 1T up them
selves, which is a considerable
saving to the county, besides
making a good road to haul over
This is simply given as one OF the
! instances where Judge kearby''
foresight and Judgment has beer
Of benefit to the county. Under
Judge Kearby's administrator
: the new court house was Duii'
and paid for, the matter being II
/ nanced so successfully that nc
one felt any extra burden OF
E hardship. Judge Kearby MAJ
given the county an economies
administration, without De'ns
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27
T. N. SMITH.

Today We announce Hon L. N.
Smith a candidate for county at
torney of Fulton county subject
to the action of the democratic
primary Nov. 8 1904. Mr.. Smith
needs no introduction to the peo-
pie Of Fulton county having been
identified with its interest for
many years. Mr.. Smith was born
in this county, near Fulton, in
1867 and has lived here all his
life. He began the practice of
law in 1892 and since that time
has stuck close to his chosen pro-
fession. He has been student
all his life and with the practical
training he has gained in a large
and growing practice, he is fully
qualified to discharge the duties
of the office. In politics Mr..
Smith has ever been an ardent
democrat, always supporting the
party nominees and making
speeches In their interest when
occasion demanded. Personally,
Tom Smith is agreeable and COM
panionable, broadminded and
liberal and he makes friends
wherever he is known. As an
officer of the county he would
discharge the duties encumbent
upon him faithfully, without fear
or favor. We commend him to
the consideration of the voters.
D. b. Wilson Of Wingo. spent Sunday
| ia the city.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27
niggardly, and if reelected we
have a right to expect that he
will continue to do so.

The election held at May field
Saturday on .the whiskey ques-
ton resulted in an overwhelm-
ing victory for local option. For
years back this same old fight
has continued in Mayfeld and
each time the victory for the
drugs is more pronounced.
This year the vote was 26S. for
saloons and 543 against, MAORI
ty of 275 for the temperance peo-
pie and this, by the way, is the
result of elections in nearly all
towns where prohibition has been
tried.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27
Arrested for Horse Stealing.

The Nashville News under date of
Aug. 18th contained the following sent
out from Union Cily:-John Lannon.
Alias Steward and Ella jenkins, charg.
ed with horse stealing, were brought
here from Ripley yesterday Two are
charged with stealing a horse aud bug
gy from man named Clark near May
field, KY, and fine horse from Dick
son Csrum, who lives several miles from
here. leaving the horse stolen from Mr..
Clark IN its place. The horse the two
secured from cornm was traded off al
Cutner campmeeting. They Will be TAX
en- back TO Kentucky to answer The
charge of stealing Clark's horse.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-08-27

1he last legislature passed an act ex-
ienaiEg the registration law to cities d
tse lfth and sixth class Hickman be.
big a city Of the fifth class, registrats1n
y required. The city council has Iil-
ready passed the necessary ordinance
needed &c carry out the law and the par
aRrapls from the law which are publish
cd below will be Of interest and benefit
" Cur citizens
The officers of registration shall at
tend at the voting precincts on the first
Tuesday in October in each year, from
ID hours Of six in the morniag TO nine
III tbs evening and on such other DAYS
az the ei12 council of said cities may
- nss ,.ssiry aad provide Tor 9y or
Finance. Provided however that the
last day OF registration shall be fixed by
said orliisance not later than the third
Tuesday in October, etc.
mo person shall be registered who
does not personally appear before the
officers of registration aud if he be not
personally known TO one of the officers
or if any Bystander shall demand it. he
] shall be sworn by ore of the officers aud
Intercepted by him or by such bystand
er touching his qualifications as provid-
ed by law
Said registration day in October
shall BE- known as the general registra-
ton. and any person then registered
may vote at all elections until the next
general registration. unless he becomes
disqualified after registering Every
person shall be entitled to be registered
who gould be- entitled TO vote at the
next succeed. election, as provided by
law"
Where a"v city shall provide for ad
ditional reg aration day or days, sale
CITY shall pay all expense of same, at tn
same rate as paid for herein by tn,
county"
Registration officers are paid two dol
lars per day by the county and ther
shall be two judges. u sheriff and
clerk
Any person entitled to register VIII
was necessarily absent from the city q
his iesidence during the days Above
for Registration herein, or who was i
during said time. or who was unable t
\ attend the place of registrat ton durin
I SAID time on account of sickness ,
\ some named member of his family, ma
have bis name placed on the registry f
the precinct in which he lives by a
tending the county clerks Office at th
times specified, (Mopday. Tuesday an
Wednesday preceding the Noyemb,
s electlon) and making affidavit befor
i the clerk, showing the absence or sicl
ness referred to above"