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Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.
Martial Law Proclaimed Throughout
Honduras.

Washington. Feb. 12.-The state de-
partment has been informed through
some of it's consuls in Honduras that a
revolution IS imminent in that coun-
try. Marti law has been proclaimed
and number of arrests have been
made.
The state department promptly COM
municated with the navy department
upon the subject and the result was
direction to Admiral Glass, the senior
naval officer at Panama, to dispatch
one of his warships to Honduras to
protect American interests in case of
uprisings.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
NO WAR NEWS PUBLISHED
Rigid Press Censorship in Force at 81
Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 12.-The rigid
censorship still prevents the newspa
pers from receiving war news from
either Russian or foreign sources. Nc
news has been received since Viceroy
Alexieff's dispatch and the public con
sequently is still completely in the
dark. Ali manner of rumors are ahoat.
The government, however, has taken
measures to counteraet their publica-
ton. forbidding the retail sale of the
principal offender, the st. Petersburg
Gazette The government expressed
great displeasure at the publication of
the report of a Russian victory and
the raising of false hopes samong the
population.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
SUIT AGAINST STEEL TRUST
Asked to Show Cause Why Dividends
Mere Stopped.

Trenton, N. j., Feb. 12.-Alfred F.
Stevens of Newark has instituted suit
In the court of chancery against the
United States Steel corporation to
have that corporation show cause why
1t first increased aQd subsequently
discontinued paying dividends on It's
common stock. Stevens, in his appli-
cation, presented figures to bear out
his contention that the dividend could
have been paid.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
Flood situation Menacing.

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. 12.-The con-
dition OF the Susquehanna river from
the Dauphin county line practically
to the Maryland border is menacing.
From McCalls Ferry to Safe Harbor
there is fsom three to five feet of
water on the tracks of the Columbia
and Port Deposit railway and north OF
Safe Harbor to near Cresswell the
tracks are inundated at various places.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
GERMANY is FAVORABLE.
Provisions Of Secretary Hays Note
Meet ApprovaI,

Berlin, Feb. 1.-THE German for
eign office says Germany's aims in the
Far East are identical with those of
the United States, as expressed in
Secretary Hays note regarding the
naturalization of China, loealizing the
fold of war and keeping the Chinese
ports oper to all traders
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
Domestic Heiress to 100000

st. Paul, Feb 12-Miss Lena I'm
aerdahl nineteen-year-old girl en-
ployed as a domestic in the boarding
house kept by Mrs. HI. l.. Brown, this
city, is reported to be heiress to an
estate of s650,GOO, left by DR.. Joka
Tyler. an uncle, who died in Ney
York sixteen years ago. Miss Under
sahl is said to be the sole surviving
,<iT .
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
BRIDGE ON MANcHURlAN LINE
DESTROYED, THIRTY RUS
SLAMS BEING KILLED.
JAPANESE IN CONTROL At SEOUL
FORCE OF TWENTY-FIVE HUN
DRED MEN NOW IN THE
KOREAN CAPITAL.

London, Feb. PA special dispatch
from Port Arthur says the Japanese
fleet attempted to land men in sew
eral bays in the neighborhood of Port
Arthur under the protection of the
guns of the cruisers. 1t is asserted,
however, that all the attempts were
unsuccessful
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
LOSS PLACED AT 100000.
Plant of Corn Products Company al
Osweqo, NJ. ", Burns.

Oswego, N. Y, Feb. 1.-TWO fire.
men were injured, one fatally, in the
fire which practically destroyed the
large plant of the Corn Products COM
pany in this city, causing loss esti-
mated at 81 900, 900. John Dougherty,
"a truckman, fell fifty feet and died
later Several other fremen were
slightly burned and frostbitten during
their battle with the flames.
The fire started in the chemical de-
partment and spread with great rapid
ity to the several buildings which
composed the plant.
A large stock of corn was destroyed
and quantity of starch damaged by
fire and water. Employees numbering
600 are thrown out of work.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
STORY LACKS CONFIRMATION.
Report Current of Serious Naval Bat
tie at Port Arthur

London, Feb. IA dispatch to the
Renters Telegram company from To-
kio says an unofficial report was. cur
rent there that the Russian feet was.
destroyed, four battleships and three
cruisers being sunk, and that two,
Japanese warships were damaged in
an engagement Wednesday off Port.
Arthur, the Japanese getting between
the Russians and the entrance of the
harbor before the fight commenced.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
JAPs SUSTAIN LOSSES.

Said to Have Resumed Ronbardmenf
Of Port Arthur.
Paris, Feb. 12.-The journal dess
Debats, in special dispatch from ST.
Petersburg. announces that lombard,
ment of Port Arthur occurred, on
Tuesday and again on Wednesday andsI
says that the Japanese feet Withdrew
after having suffered severe losses.
All is now quiet off Port Arthur.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
SHOULD AVOID A PANIC.
Russian Ministry of Finance Issues a
Warning.

Warning.
ST. Petersburg, Feb. 12.-The min
istry of finance has issued communi-
cation in which it warns the people
against becoming panic stricken and
sacrificing the securities they hold, as
thereby they will only benefit the
spectators. The ministry exhorts the
people to remain calm and collected
regarding events in the Far East,
which, while they may create tenn
porary difficulties. cannot shake Rus
sia's economic power
The note. of the finance ministry
had good effect. On the bourse Rus
sian bonds recovered 2 per cent and
rentes and other securities improved.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
OUTBREAK IN BALKANS.
Turkey and Bulgaria May Decide to
Settle Differences.

Constantinople, Feb I'm diplo-
matte circles here the fear is inereas-
ing that Turkey and Bulgaria will
take advantage of Russia's preoccupa-
tion in the Far East to settle their
differences.
Turkish securities have been fall
ing since Feb g.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
ONE PERSON PERIsHEp.
Kansas City Apartment House De.
stroyed by Fire.

Kansas City, Feb. 12.-One person
burned to death and four others were
injured, one perhaps fatally, in a fire
that destroyed a three-story brick
apartment house at Fifteenth and Har-
rison streets. There were several
narrow escapes and many jumped
from the second and third story win
dowS.
The fire was started by the explo-
sion of gasoline stove in Miss Jessie
Averili's room. She was burned to y
crisp and her body fell out of the win
dow, through which she had apparent
ly sought to escape.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
Jap Warships on Guard.

Shanghai, Feb. 12.-The Russian,
gunboat Mandjur is still here. 1t isr
understood that two Japanese war
ships are awaiting her at the mouth
of the Yangtsekiang.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13

Paris, Feb 1.-THE Temps says it
has received confirmation from official
sources Of the report from Port Ar
thur that the Japanese attempted to
make landing at the bay of Port Ar
thur and were Immediately repulsed.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
AIexieff in Supreme Command.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 12.-It is off.
.cially announced that Admirali Alex
Jeff has been appointed to the supreme
command of the Russian land and sea
forces in the Far East.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
.MAcHEN CONCLUDES TESTIMONY
Defense in Postal Trial at Washington
Rests Case.

Washington. Feb. 12.-August w.
Machen concluded his testimony in
the postal trial during the day and
the defense announced it rested its
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
SIGNED Hy PRESIDENT.
Declaration Of Neutrality in Russo
Japanese War.

Washington, Feb. 12. - President
Roosevelt has signed the proclamation
declaring the neutrality of this gov
ernment in the Russo-Japanese war.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
IMPERIAL PROCLAMATION.

Japan Formally Announces Existence
of State of War.
Toxic, Feb. 1.-THE existence of a.
state OF war with Russia was formally
announced during the day by an Inn
perial proclamation.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
OWES DEPoslToRs $5oo,ooo.
American Exchange Bank of Syracuse,
NJ. ", Closed.

Syracuse. N Y, Feb. 12.-The Amer
lean Exchange National bank of this
city was closed during the day by Ma
tional Bank Examiner Josiah Van
Vranken. The bank had a paid UP
capital of 100000. According to a
recent statement the bank owed to de-
positors $500.000.
The officers of the bank declare that
all depositors will be paid in full and
that the stockholders loss will be
slight, if am. They expect to resume.
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
GREAT BRITAIN is NEUTRAL

Signed by King Edward.
London, Feb. liking Edward, at
council held at Buckingham palace,
signed proclamation declaring Great
Britain's neutrality during the war be-
tween Russia and Japan.
The British proclamation of neu-
trality is lengthy document on the
usual lines and covers all the British
domininnS
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
THIRTY RUSSIANS KILLED.
Bridge on the Manchurian Railroad
Blown Up.

London, Feb. IA special dispatch
from Tientsin confirms the report that
the Manchnrian railroad has been
blocked by the blowing up of a bridge
on the line and that thirty Russians
were killed in the explosion.
It's reported the dispatch adds, that
Morris tribune., 1904-02-13
JAPs TAKE MAsAMPHo.
Controls Korean Channel and Excel.
lent Base for Operations.

Toxic, Feb. 12.-Japan is now in
possession of Masampho, which con-
trolls the entrance to the Korean chan
mel and affords the Japanese a most
desirable base for future naval opera
tions. 1t may also afford base for
operations on land in Southern Korea.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
T ourqurean, Temple & CO.

Is posted at Ping Taitszc, which Is bout
twenty-four miles to the east Of ~ the
f1entai Railway station. and that another
forceAof cavalry occupies the town OF.
IjeilingchaI to the northward Of Ping
sTaitsze. Other bodies OF cavalry. with
artillery, are located at Huangshanlin,s
Oh the eastern rond out OF Mukdcn, as
we'll as In the neighborhood OF Yumcntz-
sushan. which is occupied by the Japa-
nese. Some attachments of Russian cav
airy are posted at Fanchi. Kushu, TUT
and Menhukutun. along tho railroad be-
tween Yentai and Mukdcn4 and are ap-E
parently keeping In touch with and shar-5
Ing the Japanese.
Another report received from the head
quarters OF the N1anchuria armies tcllo
of tho pitiable conditions ofnon-combat.s
ants in the Lao Yang. While the RUS
SLAMS wre holding the defense works close
to the walls Of Lao Yang they prohibits
ed the removal Of combatants from tho
city, and consequently many were killed
or wounded. DR.. a. NJ. NYcstwater, a we'll
known British cdical missionary oil
Lao Yang, is Mt present sheltcring 2oD
wounded non-combatants and feeding and
nursing many more.
An additional report from the army
headquarters concerning dum-dum bull.
lets says:
Among the Russian munitions captured
at Lao Yang are two kinds of dum-dum
bullets. which very much resemble those
made for the Russian rifle OF tho 1891
type. They do not. however. tit this rifle
exactly. We made search for rifles which
could havc fired these bullets, but failed
to find tlNn,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13

Dor within twenty-four hours without a
full investigation. ~
The Lena Is anchored between the four
army transports lying In Mission Bay,
and the new battleship Ohio. In fact.
she is only about 500 yards from the big
guns Of the battleship which was ac-
cepted by the government on Saturday.
Navigating Officer Speckneff, who speaks
excellent English, said:
I'VE were sent to Vladivostok to trans
fer the troops home when the war should
be over. Tho Lena is not a warslip. We
cannot fight. Needing repairs we were
first ordered back to the Baltic. After
ward these orders were changed and we
have come here because 1t is the nearest
port In which we could get the new boil
crs we need
"Being asked how long he wohld re-
main here. Officer Speckneff said:s"We
cxpcct orders from our naval representa-
tive at Washing lon, who has Just been
advised of our arrival. 1t Is probable
that he will ask the American govern
mcnt for its permission to remove the
guns from our decks and allow the yes
sci to remain in here until the repairs
can be finished"
When asked how long he thought that
would require, he said: THE Lena Will
probably remain until tho war Is over.
s1Ye expect that the officers and crow VIII
be sent home by way OF New York. :,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
The. OF EN.lNC
AT BRIGHTON
Diamond Wins the Big; Produce
Stake, Worth
$4,000.
(By Associated .Prcss.)

NEW YORK. Sept. 12.-Diamond. al
to 9, won the Produce stake of $1,000,
which was the opening feature Of the
autumn meeting at Brighton Beach. The
Produce is run in two parts. to-day's
race being for colts and geldings. The sec
ond hall will be for FLIES. Diamond won by
a length from Wild Mint, who was five
lengths in front OF Jack Lory. summa-
ries:
First race-six furlongs-Collcctor Jcs-
sin q to 81 first, Duchess Ollie % to u
second, Adriutha Q2 to i. third. time,
Second ace-Stecplcchase, about two
miles--Waltcr Clcary e TO y first, Paul
iAker eco TO y second. Ewing butlress
zSsrhird racc--mie and a furlonE-PulSus
5(5 To IL first. Ostrich 6. tod SECOND, De-
ia her IA to s. third. Time, 1:51 80.
a Fourth race-the Produce stake. $lP,u1I;
first half colts and geldings
Diamond e to . first. wa Mlnt ". y,
10 s. second. Jack Lory az 70 o t 9f1f
Firth race-onc mile and a sixteenth
Charter q TOAD first, BridlcS Patn@ liI M,
i second. Mutt Blanchs a 70 !, thiru y
Sixth t receive and N,alf furlongsI r.
second, Brush Up &u6 1913 third. Ilmc'
1.iT ~ 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
AIR FULL or R RUM
Reported That Alexicf Has Re
signed and That Kuropatkin
4 Will be Superseded.
(By Associated Prcss.)

ST. PETERSBURG, September 13-2 P.
M.-Wlth tho lull In military operations
and almost entire suspension Of dis
patches from the front, st. Petersburg
has again fallen back upon. rumors.
Countless stories are afloat Regarding the
Russian defeat at ILao Yang. some of
which are absolutely absurd. while others
have apparently enough basis in fact
! to give then, color Of possibility. While
none OF these stories can be confirmed,
1t would not surprise those best Informed
II some Of them should turn out to be
true. or first Importance Is the revival
OF the rumor Of Viceroy Alcxieff's resig-
nation, based probably upon differences
said to exist between him and General
Kuropatkin and others4n authority In the
far EAST. OF next Importance Is the
rumor that General K,lropatkin Is to be
superseded, Llcutcnant-Gcneral Linevitch
being named as the most probable success
sor. This Is supposed to rest upon tho
Emperors displeasure with KurornntkIn.s
repulse at Lao Yang and general dis
satisfaction with the course of events
at the front. Neither Alcxicff's nor Kuro.
pa tkin's friends. however. seem to attach
great Importance to the stories involv-
Ing them.
q September IA dispatch has been re-.
ceiyed from Lieutenant- General Sakharoff.
=
no large Japanese force has been seen
north OF the Yental Railroad but, that
south OF there are many large camps Of
Japanese.
The Yentai Railroad referred to by
General sakharoff is probably the branch
road connecting the Yentai coal, mines
with Yentai, on tho main line between
Lao Yang and Mukden,
Kuroki Falls Back.
General Kurokl has fallen back OF
Yental, where the main Japanese army 10
ihiyo,,ackng. Only very small Japanese
dctachn,cnts are reported on tho Rus
Sian flanks.
The war Office fully realizes the dis
co,ra ging effect of the battle OF Llap
Yang upon the heroic garrison OF port
Arthur With7all prospect Of immedlat e
relief from General Kuropatkin gone, It
is feared that the length of the siege VIII
bo shortened, pa Etg g8sE5 y15S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
THE DELlNEAToR FOR OCTOBER.

THE DELlNEATOR# FOR OCTOBER.
Tho October Dclneator Is a. nlany-feit-
turcd number, containing. In addition TO
complete survey OF the autumn fash
ions. entertaining fiction and special arti-s
cles Of wide interest. Richard lie Gal
liene contributes the first part Of an
idyl. 'poct. Take thy Lutte an exquisite
dream tale comprising some tuneful
lyrics. There Is also a. clever bit OF fic-s
ton by Ellen Douglas Doland.s entitled
THE Mother OF En,melne.' ana the first
part Of a story by Ethel Watts Mumford,
"a Matter OF Millions. n delightful COM
m!nglng Of humornnd pnthos a serics
on the Loves Of Great Composers be-
gins ir ITO number with the story OF
Bee' hov@;. and lis Immortal Beloved"
the p-,er, which is effectively illustrated, I,
is filled with interest not only for music
lovers, hut for everyone who has a. liz
Ing for rollances of tho heart. Christine
tTerhuno Hcrrlck writes of Field Hockey
as a new form of recreation for girls;
the article is presented with the hope
of giving this healthful exercise vida,
popularity In America, and Is strlklnRS
illustrated. The story, OF Mary DunleSsH
concludes the series on "Great Womew
of Pioneer Times and Physical Exer-
else is discussed In "The Fountain OF
Youth" For young people nre provided
stories and pastmes that amuse as well
as instruct, and the domestic interests
are treated thoroughly and practically,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
NOT A WARS'IHl!lP.
=. KS = Eta ~ * ~ ~ sHhha-l IA. ~
(ByEAssoclated Press.

by ASSOChtcu A-IGSo'J
SAN FRANCISCO, September 12-'lhc
Russian / transport Lena, which uncxpcct-
&cdly arrived In port yesterday from
{Nladivostol<, remains ct anchor off tho
Union ron Works. ;EIer, .s commander
stated that her boilers arc In need of
repairs, and that some time must clapse
before she will be In condition to 80 to
sea. AS yet nothing has been done to-
wards placing hersin dry dock and no
Intention has cen disclosed regarding her
future movements.
s Rear Admiral Goodrich l,lnched with
Captain Berlinsky and other officers Of
the. Lena on board the vessel. They
could not be seen. Lieutenant Sotoff.
speaking for the captain, stated that the
main object Of the Russian vessel in
making this port was to have absolutely
necessary repairs made to her engines
and boilers. Her bottom is foul and
will have to be cleaned IN dry dock. The
lieutenant said that.thc Lena's coal bunk
ers were far from being depleted and he
thought it would be unnecessary for. her
to coal at this port.
The United States inspectors OF lulls
and boilers have been ordered to make
a thorough examination Of the Lena
and on their report will largely depend
the duration of the stay OF the vessel In
this hay. II it is decided that repairs
arc required they will be made as rapidly
as possible, and 1t is generally aniici-
dated that this Is what will be done.
Remain Until End of War.
Collector ofsthe port Stratton has not
received any definite instructions from
Washington but has wired n full state
Gment OF tho situation and an answer. is
soon expected, In the meantime the
collector, In view Of the fact that the
repairs are said to be Imperative. has
refused to order tho Lena from tho har-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
a BLOODY AFFAIR.
Encounter Growing Out Of a
Young Lady's Lecture.
10 The'rimcs-Dispatc

(SpeCal to Tho'TimcS-DlSpatC n)
HlGkORY,5 N. q c.. Sent. PA bloody
AFFAIR took place near Hudson, in Cald-
we'll county.about fifteen miles from here
yesterday. AS IA result one man lies
n!ortaliy wOundnl. alll 1.-TWO others are
suffering from. lI'1a1r:es more or less scrl-
Gus.
The origin of the trouble was the pub
lislied account of Miss AbbottS lecture
in Cincinnati severely rejecting upon
the people of Hudson and vicinity, where
she has been conducting n mission school.
She met a warm reception upon her re-
turn this fall and threats 10 drive her
out were freely INDUCED in. j. r. Ioollin-
ger, at whose house she, boarded, took
her part. lie summoned rcinforccmcnts
five left here in a surry for if3olingcr's
home.
During the aftcrnoon n general fight oc-
Cured between a dozen men, led by one
Linglc and 3oinger's party, in which
the latter got tho worst 1t. John Mar.
TIM n brick mason. who lives In East
Hickory. was shot between the shoulders,
Inc bullet lodging in his backbone. j.. II.
ftsolllnger ard John Bollnger were also
wounded, the former severely, the latter
slightly. The lower part of Martins body
is paralyzed and his chances for recovery
are slight
Bolinser's party claims that they were
fred on without warning. The l.inglcs
say that lsollngcrs crowd began the
attack and that Martin fell. shot by his
own men. before the Lingies opened fire.
IT is difficult to learn the truth. No in
1p-mation has been received as to the
casualties In the LinGle party.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
The Readsville Opening.

(I3y Associated I'ress) Z,
SREADylLLE. MASS, Sept l2-lWo
favorites and All outsider Won the events
the orening Of the faIi mem,mg .,
Ian on Wedncsd day the noted trotuns
\ e d .ng, Major Dclmnr. would 80 70 peat
The worlds record, without paccmakcr.
III ln succeeds he Will then on FridnS
trot against the worlds record to high
wheel snky. Summary:
2:g5 trot, purse sl.00O-.lohn Caldwell
Won IN three straight heats, the fccr
second, kyrillic third Best3time, 2:l4 L..
2:vt pace, purse sl.0tO-E cstatic won Soc
ond and third heats. Anidroysis, first
neat, second: Frank Yoakum thu q.
Best time 900 IA.
Won secon9 tard and fourth heats: Ben
r., first hc,t second; Day Book, third.
Best time 2:10 IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
WOUNDED AND CAPTURED.
zassalitcll, With 5000 Men, il
Hands Of Japs-Linevitch
Strikes Kuroki.
l(By Associated Press.)

4 LONDON, Sept. 13.-'rhc Morning Post
states that official Russian dispatches.
received In London announce that Gem
cral IassalItch. who commanded the poli-
ton of tile Russian rear guard south OF
the Hun River. has been severely
wounded and captured, with 5000 out Of
Ills 5000 men. 1t Is added by the Morn
ing Post that Generals Iaroubaietf, kon.
dratoyltch and Bllderling have checked
General Kurollis advance.
Tho Daily Mall correspondent with the
Japanese forces repeats from Ticn Tsin
tho report that Acknowledgement Limo
Witch with 10000 mon, Invaded North
eastern Korea and cut General Kurokis
communication with FcnG Wang Ghcng,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
/ WILL FORCE BATTLE.
japanese sorcly Disappointed on
Failure 10 Impose Final
Conflict Oh Russians.
(By Associated Press,)


FL LAO YANG, Sunday, Sept --(Delay.
ed In Tlansmission)--The Japanese are
greatly disappointed at The failure of their
plans to impose a final conflict upon the
Russians at Lao Yang In the hope Of
breaking up the present Russian army
in NIanch.ra. They arc now pushing re-
infdrccments and, supplies northward in
every possible way. using boats on the
Lao River and it's tributaries while all
the native roads loading into Lao Yang
arc filled with wheel barrows and 9TH
er convcyances carrying ammunition into
tho Chinese city, where Field Marshal
Marquis Oyama. thelJapanese command
cr-in-chlef, has established his head,
quarters. There lis every indication"
therefore, that the Japanese, intend 70
force. IL possible, u decisive battle With
tho Russialif.
In the past.the Japanese have declared
their belief that the Russians We're using
dum-dum bullets. basinG their contention
ON the vicious sounds made by The hui
let when they struck ana they, now
claim that they have proved their case
by the fact that they found dun dun am,
mimitlon in the field al LAO Yang, Mhls
evidence Is not, considered conclusive.
however. The impressions was held IN