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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
ANOTHER RUSSIAN REVERSE.

vice Aunllfhi halnluuid SuCVuhtSu
the Russian Vlalivostok squadron squad
at dawn yesterday north of Tau Is
land, in the Strait of Korea, and attack
ed the enemy at once. The battle lasted
for five hours, and resulted in COM
plete japanese victory. The Russian
cruiser Rurik was sunk and the cruisers
Rossia and Gromoboi fled to the north
ward, after having sustained serious
damage.
Vice Admiral Kamimura cables the
Navy Department that the injuries in
hicted upon his vessels were slight.
The fate of the crew of the Rurik is
not known. 1t is presumed that many
of them we're killed or drowned.
Flags were flying, lanterns were glim'
mering and cries of "Banzai - were ring
ing in the streets'of Toxic last night in
honor of the victories gained at sea by
Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Kami-
mura. Underneath the jollity of the
populaee lies feeling of deep satisfac-
faction and qualification at the disposal
of desperately serious problem of the
war.
The Russian squadron which confront
ed Admiral Togo refused battle. 1t was
stronger than Admiral Togo's squadron
in battleships and armored cruisers, and
had it elected to fight the result might
have altered the fortunes of war. The
strength of the squadron which opposed
Admiral Togo comp elled him to draw
vessels from the squadron under Vice
Admiral Kamimura, and LETT the Japa-
nese navy powerless to operate against
the Russian Vladivostok squadron and
unable TO prevent the raids of these YES
sells. The raid conducted by the Vladi-
vostok squadron in July was extremely
expensive to Japan, and not only was
retaliation tempting, but it was demand
ed by commercial interests. The navy,
however, grimly refused to make di-
version and stuck to Port Arthur. 1t
was confident that the harbor soon would
be untenable for the Russian warships
that it would eventually get fair fight
in the open sea away from the Russian
land batteries, and that the japanese
would win. These calculations of the
navy were correct and the Russians, with
the chances even, have been hopelessly
defeated.
Vice Admiral Kamimura after months
Of weary and patient waiting, finally got
his chance at dawn yesterday of Tsu
Island. He sunk the Russian cruiser
Rurik and sent the cruisers Gromoboi
and Rossia fleeing back from the fight.
japanese guns dominate the dock
yards at Port Arthur, and in view of
this fact it would seem to be impossible
again to make seaworthy or fghtable the
Russian battleships which have returned
to Port Arthur. 1t is probable that the
Russian battleship Czarevitch will dis
arm at Tsingchou. .
The best possible naval force that Rus
STA can now concentrate at Vladivistok
is four cruisers.
In the fight Of August 10 the squadron
under Admiral Togo was practically un-
injured. The battleship Mikasa suffered
the most, but she continues on the fight
ing line.
The cruisers Yakumo, Nisshin and
Kasuga also we're hit, bat temporary re-
pairs already have been made, and they
are fully serviceable.
Eleven wounded officers and &C
men have arrived at Sasebo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
No Prospect of Early settlement.

Chicago, August l5.-Notwithstand-
ing that stories of pending negotiations
between the parties to the great packing
house strike have been rife for three
days past another week of the struggle
has begun without any tangible evil
dences of steps toward peace. A repre-
sentatiyes of Swift and Company said
this morning. There have been no
oyertures from the packers looking to
peace. While the packers may disclose
matters pertaining to the strike at their
meeting today there are no prospects
for any overtures upon our part. The
packers consider that the strike is won,
and look upon the matter as closed
incident" The strike leaders however,
look forward to the meeting at noon to-
day between the Mayor and representa-
tives of the Retail Grocers and Market
Association with the hope that SOME
methods may be devised by means Of
which the packers will consent to re-
opening of negotiations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15

THERE HAS been another sad accident
on the Potomac-the second within
about q month. In both cases steam
yachts have been sunk and loss OF lie
has followed. Ten people were victims
of the disaster last Saturday afternoon in
the river in front of Georgetown. A
naptha lunch, probably overloaded, was
caught in dangerous current caused by
the rush of water from an outlet lock oil
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Water
was thrown on one part of the boat !;
the occupants rushed to the opposite
side and in less time than it takes to tell
it fourteen persons were laundering III
the water and the toat, bottom up, was
sinking. Four only of the party escaped
with their lives. Naptha launches are
regarded with apprehension even when
handled by nautical people. There is
every reason to believe that in many
cases amateurs are at the engine and
wheel, while unsuspecting and often un'
thinking people venture far from land
in these contrivances. The number of
such boats is increasing all the time,
and cautious people are never surprised
when accidents occur. Last Saturdays
disaster was one of the gravest which
has occurred hereabouts for long time.
1t is sad lesson, and it is hoped all
who own or operate yachts of any de-
scription will use extra precaution in
future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

The British Parliament was prorogued
today. The present meeting was opened
on February 20 last.
The Berlin Allegemeine Zeitung re-.
ports that the German government has
ordered the disarming of the Russian
war ships at Using Tau, Kiao Chow bay.
1t is reported in st. Petersburg that
the Gar has abolished forever the cor
poral punishment of convicts. This act
of mercy was occasioned by the birth of
an heir to the throne.
The American schooner yacht Ingomar
was home FIRST in the race for the Albert
cup off Cowes, Isle of Wight today.
The Merry Maid, however, won on time
allowance. The race was sailed in half
gale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
The g. AR. Encampment.

Boston, Aug. 15.-The first day Of
the encampment OF the Grand Army of
the Republic dayned bright and fair and
found the city filed with visitors. Thous-
ands more arrived during the early morn
ing hours. The feature of today's pro-
gramme was the naval parade, in which
over 1900 veterans marched under the
escort of United States marines and the
Massachusetts, naval brigade. 1t is es-
timsted that over 5000 men were in
line. A notable feature of the parade
was the presence of 81 Mexican war
veterans, who were carried over the route
in tally-bo coaches. The old veterans
we're enthusiastically received all along
the line of march. The other daylight
features of the day included number
of dinners and receptions to visiting G.
A. r. posts and ex-Confederaie guests.
To night the x-Confederates will be
banquetted in Faneuil Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Virginia News.

Mr.. Fortesque Whittle, of Petersburg,
las resigned as yice-president of the
Virginia. Carolina Chemical Company.
There were three fires in Petersburg
at early hours Saturday morning, all Of
which are believed to have been caused
by incendiaries.
j. w. Starritt, mayor of Barton, near
Richmond, has resigned because I. w.
Gardener, the town counsel, gave an
opinion that the last election was not
valid.
The storage warehouse Of s. ). Ri
lott, furniture dealeg, on east Tabo
street, Petersburg, was destroyed by hre
at an early hour yesterday morning with
contents.
While playing in a wheat bin at
Bakers warehouse, Berryville, Saturday
afternoon, Elmer Marks, aged 5 years,
was caught by the suction and smothered
to death in the grain.
Mrs. Elizabeth Heth Walden died on
Saturday at her home in Chesterfield
county, aged 76 years. She was q
daughter Of Capt. John Heth and sister
of the late Gen. Harry Heth.
Second Auditor of the State Dew de.
tected coupons of spurious bonds which
had been forged, and not only refused to
pay with States money but set in mo-
ton an investigation resulting in the
surrender eff some OF the bonds.
The fourth annual exhibition of the
Clarke county horse aud colt show asso-
citation will be held at ,Berryyille on
Thursday and Friday, August Is and
10 Among the exhibitors will be
Mr.. Charles r. Hooff, jr., of Alexandria,
and the Portner brothers, of Manassas.
Major George A. Armes, U. S. A.,
retired, Of Washington, who is the owner
of the Appomattox battlefield, offers to
donate 900 acres of land included in
the tract, to be used as the site for q
school in which sons and daughters Of
the men who fought in the northern and
southern armies are to be taught the
useful arts.
Caught in a storm on the Rappahan.
mock river, Lieutenant Governor Will
lard and party of friends were in i'm
minent peril Sunday week and spent the
whole night tossed by the waves. They
were in naptha launch en- route from
Urbanna to Wharton Grove, to attend
camp-meeting, when they were caught
by the storm. The little boat was whirl-
ed about, darkness came on, and they
Lost all idea of where they were.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
From Washington.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, ID. c., Aug. 10.

Washington, ID. ", Aug. 10.
United States Minister Conger, at
Pekin, has informed the State Depart
ment that the Russian Minister there
has sent to the Chinese government a
strong note charging it with completely
in the Rieshitelin affair at Chefoo and
also charging the Chinese commodore
with cowardice or treason, and demand
ing full explanation, the restoration Of
the destroyer and severe punishment of
the commodore. The Chinese govern
ment has demanded from the japanese
restoration of the destroyer
By direction of the Postmaster Gen
eral this morning the postofice at In
dianoa, Miss, was changed from presi-
Dental office to a fourth class one. w.
B. Martin has been continued as post
master. This change was due toa falling
of in the Office receipts brought about
through the boycott against the Office
when Minnie Cox, colored, was appoint
ed postmaster against the profess Of the
white residents.
The Postoffice Departments in receipt
of a copy of letter sent by Governor
Vardaman, Of Miss, to the editor of the
Anderson Miss. Mail, in response to an
inquiry by the latter as to whether there
was truth in the charge of the POST
master General that the Governor had
made a disrespectful allusion tc Presl-
dent Roosevelts mother in an editori-
al in his paper, the Commonwealth.
The letter stamped Executive Man.
sion," and under date of Aug. 6, says
among other things: There was moth
ing in that editorial that was offensive
to Mrs. Roosevelt or that reflected upon
her in the least. simply undertook
upon scientific grounds, an explanation
Of Teddy's degeneracy and general cuss-
edness, without holding his ancestors re-
sponsible for it. thought / owed it to
bis ancestors. Really / should be
ashamed to charge the devil himself
with the responsibility OF the infamy of
that distinguished accident. Sincerely
and cordially, J. K. Vardaman."
Postmaster Merritt, Of Washington,
has discovered that under the rules and
regulations, the list Of advertised letters
should be published but in one paper in
city or town, and that paper the one
Of the largest circulation. The post
master of each city or town is given the
discretion to decide this question.
The Navy Department has been informed
of the sailing today of the European squad
ron from Smyrna for Gibraltar. This is in
accordance with orders of United States Min
lister Leshman.
Consul General Fowler, at Chefoo, under
today's date, cables the State Department
that it is rumored that general naval attack
on Port Arthur was begun this morning Con-
sui Fowler also stated that the Russian
cruiser Novik and three destroyers have
reached that port.
Some one presumably a discharged employe,
made on attempt last night TO kill all the
water lilies in lthe fountain at the east ell
trance of the White House. When the gar
deners came to work this morning they found
the fountain perfectly dry and the lilies IN a
much wilted condition.
Nearly six hundred people have left here to
attend the Grand Army encampment at Bos-
ton this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Judge Parker,

Big Indian, n. Y, Aug. 15.-Politics
has hardly been mentioned during Judge
Parker's visit here, though William F.
Rode, T. c. Benedict, Public Printer
under Cleveland, and Charles w. Pres
ton, August Belmont's friend, are among
Judge Parker's hosts at the club. After
a swim this morning, Mr.. Preston and
Mr.. Benedict took the candidate for a
long walk and tried TO induce him to re-
main for the annual banquet tonight.
They pointed out that, as the first
president of the club, Judge Parker
could hardly do less than attend this
dinner, the more so as he is the guest OF
honor.
The guest of honor, however, persisted
in leaving this afternoon, saying frankly
that he would take no chances of having
to make speech at the board or of be-
ing present at any function where politi-
cal references might possibly be made.
He told Mr.. Rode that he would leave
for Esopus at 2:40 O. clock this afternoon
and Mr.. Rode made arrangements to
accompany him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15

TARIFF PROSPERITY, labor wages and
prices, trusts, the Panama canal, Cuba
and Cuban reciprocity, expansion and
its results, the Investigations of the pos
tai and land frauds and punishments OF
offenders, rural free delivery, irrigation,
the record of the republican party and
the record of Theodore Roosevelt, are
the leading subjects discussed by the
republican campaign textbook Of 1904,
which is just about TO be issued. The
authors of the book put up the ridicu-
lous claim that the republican party has
redeemed its pledges of 1S96-19OO and
that prosperity is the result of the con-
troll of this country by that party. And
they really believe that majority OF the
voters caG be humbugged by such a
claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Killed by Train.

New York, Aug. 15.-Rene Stieh, 80
years old, a plumber, was instantly
killed this morning, by falling in front
of an electric train from the l04th street
station of the 9th Avenue elevated road.
The man was subject to epileptic fits and
was oyertaken with one this morning,
after running up the elevated stairs. As
he reached the edge of the station he
fell and rolled directly in front Of an
approaching train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Today's Telegraphie News
ASSAULT ON PORT ARTHUR.

Chefoo Aug IA telegram has oeen
received from what is considereu very
reliable source stating that genera at
tsor on Port Arthur by the japanese
' '~os begun at 4 O'Clock this morning.
7, = believed here that this will be the
final assault
Cbefoo, Aug. ia telegram re-
ceiyed here from Using Tau says that
the flags on the Russian battleship Car
ewitch and three Russian destroyers,
which put into that port ia a disabled
condition after the battle with the Jap
anese few days ago, have been hauled
down. Among those who witnessed the
action was the German governor.
The japanese Consul at Chefoo says
japan has no intention of giving up the
Russian torpedo destroyer Rechitelni,
which was captured by the japanese in
Chefoo harbor last week after she had
been dismantled.
St. Petersburg, Aug. ia telegram
has been received from Kiao Chow stat
ing that Rear Admiral Matousseyitch is
not dead, as has been reported, but is
progressing favorably toward recovery.
The admiral was on board the Russian
flag ship Czarewitch in the battle last
Wednesday. Hewas wounded about the
same time as Admiral Wittgert was kill
ed. It was reported that MatousseviIch
had died of his wounds
Chefoo, Aug. ia rumor which
cannot be confirmed is current here that
the Russian cruiser Novik has been
sunken. The Novik is the vessel which
took refuge in the harbor of Kiao Chow
after Wednesdays battle. She left with
in the tweuty-four hour limit.
Toxic, Aug. 15.-The japanese saved
$50 of the crew of the Russian cruiser
Rurik, which was sunk during the battle
north of Tsu Island by the fleet of Ad-
miral Kamimura.
Toxic, Aug. 15.-Only a few addi-
tional details of Admiral Kamimura' s
defeat of the Russian Vladiyostok squad
ron reached here today. Enough has
come, however, to show that it was a
clean cut and decisive victory. Kami-
mura met the Russians off the Korean
coast. about 20 miles distant from Ulsan,
at five O'Clock Sunday morning. The
japanese were anxious for the fight and
rushed into the battle. The fighting
was continuous until nearly half past ten,
when it vas seen that the Russian armor-
ed cruiser Rurik was in trouble. The
vessel settled by the stern and slowly
disappeared beneath the water, the
prov being the last portion of the
vessel visible. With the Rurik out
of the battle, the other Russian
ships, the Rossia and the GromOboi,
took to fight and escaped. Several times
during the action the Rossia and Grom-
oboi were on fire from the japanese
shells, but the Russian sailors mastered
the flames. Both boats were heavily
damaged. Small boats from the Japa-
nese saved $50 of the crew of the i'll
fated Rurik. 1t is estimated that the
Rurik carried a complement of $50 Off
GERS and so it appears that 300 OF her
crew we're either killed or drowned. The
japanese casualties we're very light, ac-
cording to the preliminary reports. But
two japanese sailors were killed and
seven wounded. Only one of the Japa-
nese ships engaged was hit. The result
of the battle indicates marked suteri-
ority OF the japanese over the Russians
IN Workmanship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
House DYnamifed.

The house ofsuperintendent Davis, of
the Austen Coal and Coke Company, near
Newburg, w. Va, was blown up by
dynamite yesterday morning, and while
it is reported that several members of the
household were injured, the details have
not been secured, owing to the inaccessi.
bility OF the works. The first information
the authorities had that trouble between
the company andits miners had occurred
came early yesterday morning, when
Warden Haddox, at the penitentiary at
Moundsyille, was wired by the Austen
Coal Company asking for bloodhounds
and men. The warden was unable to
furnish hounds, and Cumberland was
wired for the dogs. A strike has been in
progress at the Austen plant for some
weeks, and the company believes some of
the diggers blew up the house. 1t was to-
tally demolished by tremendous charge
of an explosive set off by electricity from
a distant point. The superintendent and
a servant were seriously cut and injured
by splinters, but the peculiar force of the
explosion, which blew out the lower floor
and the walls, was such that the upper
floors sank to the ground with the occu-
pants. A posse was formed at Newburg
and has gone to the scene. Strikers Of
ficials deny that their members are re-
sponsible for the outrage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15


IN RESPONSE to an appeal from Presi-
dent Francis, of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, and to avoid receivership
for the big fair, several of the railroads
centering at ST. Louis have given notice
to the Western Passenger Association
that they will begin at once running
daily coach excursions al greatly re-
duced rates from all places within 100
miles Oft. Louis. This cut 10 rates is
better late than never aud the railroads
have stood in their own light and have
done the exposition much harm by
refusal up to this time to run daily ex-
cursion trains to st. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Mr.. Davis Leaves tor White Sulphur.

EIkins, W. Va, Aug. 15.-HOn. H.
G. Davis, democratic vice presidential
candidate, left at 1926 this afternoon
for White Sulphur Springs, where his
formal notification will take place at l
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He will
travel in his private car accompanied by
his brother, Colonel Thomas Davis, of
Keyser; his son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee; National
Committman McGraw and other personal
friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Sturgeon Nearly Wrecks a Boat

Seaford, Del, August 15.-A large
sturgeon struck the gasoline yacht be-
longing to Emory Wiley Saturday night,
nearly capsizing the boat. Mr.. Wiley,
with a party of friends, had started on a
yachting trip down the river when they
ran in contract with the sturgeon. The
huge fish struck the propeller, causing
the engine to stop The party was COM
PEELED to put back to the wharf for re-
nairH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Puts an End to IL All.

A grievious wall oftimes comes as a result
Of unbearable pain from over taxed organs.
Dizziness, Backaeke, Liver complaint and
Constipation But thanks TO Dr. Kings
New Life Pills they putt an end 10 it ALL
They are gentle but thorough. Try them.
Only 25c. Guaranteed by E, s. Leadbeater &
Sons, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
No Substitute Offered.

Say what you will about druggists Of
fering something 'just as good" because
it pays better profit, the fact still stands
that ninety-nine out of hundred drug
gists recommend Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy when the
best remedy for diarrhoea is asked for,
aud do so because they know it is the
one remedy that can always be depended
upon even in the most severe and danger.
GUS cases. Sold by Richard Gibson and
w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
The Races.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. l5.-First race.
Mimosa, 6 to 5, won; Wild Thyme, 4 to
1, second; Armenia, 9 to 5, third.
Second race-Sea Gull. 6 to 5, won;
Bonfire, to /, second; Libretto, Is to
l, third.
Third race Candid, 5 to /, won;
Fleur de Marie, 10 to !, second; Cara
phine, 6 to 5, third.
Hawthorn, Chicago, Aug. 15.-First
race. Albert Fir, 81 to l, won; Useful
Lady, s to l, second; Capitanzo, 5 to l,
third
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15

president, E. G. Rote, to elect Bishop
Henry Potter, of New York, a. an
honorary member of the organization, as
fitting recognition of his sympathy
with and interests in the trade, as shown
by his dedication of the Subway Tavern,
New York. The resolution caused a
lively discussion, and some opinions not
complimentary to the reverend gentleman
we're expressed by the members. The
majority believed he had desecraled
his Office by his participation in the
Subway Tavern affair. The resolution
was defeated by large majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15

for use in dentistry. Experiments had re-
veaIed the fact that patient in dark
room with his eyes exposed to sixteen
candle blue light for three minutes lost
the sense of pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
Rioting in Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 15.-The strike situa-
tiou today was as serious as at any time since
the strike was called. At $50 the strike
breakers was stoned by mob at Shelley, a
suburb, and one man was possibly fatally
injured, being hit on the head by brick.
Eight arrests were made. The deputy sheriffs
were also stoned. The sheriff said that he
would try 10 control the situation without
troops for few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-15
The New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. l5.-TLe stock mar
ket opened strong at general advances
from / to In the last hour the mar.
ket quieted somewhat but with barely
perceptible shading on the best prices.
A feature was the facility with which
large blocks of stocks were disposed Of