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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-06
OBITUARY..
j. j. Lee, IrwinviIIe.

Irwinville, Ga, May 5.-Ordinary j.
j. Lee, one of the most popular and
best beloved men in Irwin county, died
at his home here this evening. Judge
Lee had been Ordinary of this county
for eight years and was nominated
for a third term without opposition in
the recent primary.
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LIBERTY BELL WILL CO.
TO THE ST. LOUIS SHOW.

Philadelphia, May 5.-The Liberty
Bell will be taken to st. Louis. This
was decided upon to-day when both
branches of the City Council passed
a resolution appointing a special joint
committee of twenty-four to escort the
Revolutionary relic and appropriating
$4,000 to defray the expenses. The
start will be made early in June.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-06
win BE "Open Shop

Chicago, May 5.-Following the lock-
out of the boot and shoe workers in
six of the large Chicago shoe factories
the manufacturers have notified the
members of the Boot and Shoe Work
ers Union that the factories will here
after be run as open shop" and the
union label will be discontinued.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-06
JAPS ARE LANDING.

Toxic, May 6, IL noon.-It is off,
cially announced that Japanese
force began landing on the Lao
Tung peninsula yesterday. The
place where the landing is occur
ring, and the number of men being
landed is withheld.
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GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY TO
DEFRAUD GOVERNMENT.
Cunningham and His Tools Are
Fined in Oregon.

Fined in Oregon.
Portland, Ore, May 5.-The cases of
Charles Cunningham, the Eastern
Oregon Sheep King, Glen H. v. salv-
ing, Selby Jones and Dallas OHara.
charged with conspiracy to defraud the
United States government of public
lands, were brought to am abrupt and
unexpected conclusion by pleas of
guilty being made when these de-
PENDANTS were arraigned in the United
States District Court to-day.
I Mark Shackleford was the only one
to plead not guilty. and his trial was
commenced later
Cunningham, as the ringleader, was
Immediately sentenced to pay a fine of
$4,000. The others, being considered
only tools of Cunningham, were let
Off with a fine of 800 In each case.
None was sentenced to a term of inn
priSonment.
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Seoul, Korea, May 5, S:45 p. m.-The
fourteen foreign military observers
who have been assigned to the first
Japanese column have arrived at Che
mulpo on the steamer Suminoye Maru.
The party left Toxic April 80.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-06

st. Petersburg, May 5.-Gen. Kuro-
patkin has requested the Russian Red
Cross Society tc supply 1000 more beds
for the hospitals at the front.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-06

Minneapolis. Mimi, May "a jury
having at length been secured, the sec
ond trial of former Mayor A. A. Ames
on a corruption charge began to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-06
GREAT SECOND BATTLE
RUMORED AS FOUGHT.

Continued from First Page.
Russian loss was Z, 900, the Japanese lost
10000 men, and resulted in the Japa-
nese being driven back in disorder. The
dispatch adds that no confirmation of
this report is obtainable.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-06

San Francisco, May 5.-A. W. Far
liner of Atlanta. Ga, to-day was elect
ed president of the National Retail
Grocers Association.
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RETREAT. on FORTRESS.
Three Toscns abandoned By Rus
s;ons-Four More Cans Taken.

rrol,,o May 30-Genera! Oku. in command OF
che Iananese forces operating against Port Ar
&c. renorts that the Russians have abandoned
.rban-Ko-Chen-Pau. Huang-Shan and Lu-Shu-
TIM No Russians have been seen east Of Chen
Ko-Chen-Pau-
General rSa'-arnura's detachment. which occu-
MED I5u-Shu-Tun or Friday. captured four
Russian guns.
London. Nav 30.--A dispatch 10 the Central
News from Toxic to-day, giving details Of the
lighting on the Kwan-Tung Peninsula. adds that
the Japanese captured quantity OF powder
and hfy-six railroad at Liu-Shu-Tun.
The dispatch also says that the japanese. after
defeating the Cossacks at ADMINISTRATION.
northeast of Feng-Wang- Cheng. occupied that
place. and reinforcements were sent forward TO
support them.
Che-Foo. May 30.-From Chinese sources II is
learned that the Russians have four lines of
defence between Nan-Shan and Port Arthur
II was announced from Toxic May % that II
was doubted II the Russians would make another
stand north OF Port Arthur. Nan-kwan-Ling, the
second line Of defence where they were expected TO
rally was occupied on Friday morning by a force
Of japanese infantry. artillery end engineers under
1he comma nd Of General NakamuTa-
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NEW ARMY OFF TO CORE4.
Departure of 5000 japanese Rus
sian Tiesc of Offer to China.

Washington. May 30.-Advices received here
report the departure from Japan Of another
army division While it's destination is not
stated it is conjectured that these troops are
about to close in on the Russians rear in North
east Corea, cutting off the raiding parties which
have threatened General Kurokrs communica-
lions. There are not less than 1900 soldiers
in the expedition.
The reported offer of Japan TO surrender TO
China so much of Manchuria as already has
been taken by the japanese troops is viewed
here with interest because of the possibility, II
the offer is accepted by China, that Russia will
hold that the Celestial Empire has thereby vio-
lated her pledged neutrality, thus affording
ground for an attack upon certain parts of Mon
eolia that would be Of great strategic value in
the war Although the State Department has
insisted upon recognizing the sovereignty OF
China over Manchuria, shown by the APP
pointment of consuls under Picking exequaturs
to that province. II also has agreed TO admit
the existence OF a field of war in that section.
outbreak of hostilities.
The alternative said to he presented by Japan
Of an administration OF the captured territory
bv an International commission is not likely TO
meet with much favor in Washington. the
experience of the government in the Boxer up
rising and the subsequent difficulties in getting
clear of the obligations incurred in conjunction
with European nations have not encouraged fur
Their concurrent movements OF that kind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-31
MEMORIAL EXERCISES AT NIGHT.
President Fornes Makes Address to Large
Audience at Metropolitan Opera House.

Standing room was at a premium last evening
when President Fornes of the Board OF Aldermen,
as the presiding officer. called To order the large
audience in the Metropolitan opera House. at the
closing exercises OF the Memorial Day Committee
Of the Grand Army of the Republic Baynes 6sth
Regiment Band furnished the musical part OF the
programme. aided by the Metropolitan Male Quar-
tet, Mrs. Marie Gibson. soprano. and Avery Belvor
barytoRe. Prayer offered by the Rev. Henry
Lubbock T. II. Murphy made Introductory ad-
dress Mr.. Fornes and DIR. John H. Finley presi-
dent Of the College OF the City of New-York. de-
livered addresses Mr.. Fornes said. in part:
The differences OF opinion which led to the strife
between North and South have entirely disap
peared. and to-day 4 united and stronger nation
stands ready 10 push forward to greater achieve
ments in behalf OF civilization and progress than
the world has ever known, There is no bitterness
rancor left in the hearts OF the people OF the
North. No resentment nor tealousies consume the
people of the South the result OF the great civil
conflict and let sincerely that the guiding
hand OF a benehcient Father will forever keep red
strife away.
President Finley said. among other things that
the present generation owed much TO the who
fought the battles Of 6l to 65. and that people OF
the present generation better born and nobler
because OF their deeds OF valor
The ceremonies were closed by the singing of
America
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PLANS OF THE JAPANESE.
Russian Deductions-Denial o
Offer to EUacuate Manchuria.

St Petersburg. May 30.-According 70 in
formation from high source important news
regarding the japanese plan OF campaign which
mas reached the Russian authorities since the
battle Of Kin Chow compels the conviction that
the advance OF General Kuroki and the activity
of his scouts northwest and southwest Of Feng-
Wang-Cheng are parts Of well executed fetnt
to prevent General Kuropatkin from detaching
strong force TO hamper General Oku's operations
on the Liao-Tung Peninsula Under cover OF
General Kurokis screens. 1t is added. part OF the
Japanese army landed at Taku-Shan viii be
moved southwark into the peninsula While
Kuroki attempts to make Kuropatkn believe
that he intends to force a decisive engagement
This information would tend to prove that the
primary object OF the japanese campaign all
along has been Port Arthur and that once
that fortress is in their hands. unless an ex-
ceedingly favorable opportunity offers to attack
Kuropatkin, the japanese plan is simply to make
their tenure secure and force the Russian COM
mander to assume the offensive.
There is also information to the effect that the
japanese intend to storm Port Arthur with the
briefest possible delay, having first closed the
harbor. thus forcing the Russians to destroy
their warships without subjecting the japanese
TO the inevitable losses which must occur If the
Russian squadron gets out for a last fight before
going to the bottom
The Foreign Office terms preposterous the re-
port Of the Tientsn correspondent of The Daily
Express" that the Russian Minister at Picking
NJ Lessar, had informed the Chinese govern
rnent that Russia would finally evacuate New
Chwang provided China granted a concession
for q railroad across Chinese Mongolia and that
Russia would evacuate Manchuria outright IL
China would lease the Iii. or Koodja, territory
to Russia Russia already owns the greater
part of the Iii territory. and three-fourths OF
the course Of the river. which empties INTO
Lake Balkash. flows through Russian territory.
The upper waters of the Iii are Of no CONNER
cial or strategical importance, and the only
real value of such an agreement 10 Russia would
be the acquisition of the portion of CHINESE
Central Asia comprising Kashsar and farkaho
Emperor Nicholas will make another inspec-
ton this week OF the ships of the Baltic heet
now under construction at Cronstadt- The guns
forming the secondary batteries of the battle
ships Sissoi Veliky and Navarin have been IN
stalled
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WAR STORIES ON THE TRIP HOME.
An Impromptu Grand Army Campfire in the
Presidents Car.
TFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREArT. !


Washington. May 3o,-The train bearing President
Roosevelt and his party from Gettysburg returned
to Washington at SIS p. m. a quarter of hour
late in spite Of the early start made from the
battle-ground. On the homeward journey President
Roosevelt sat in the smoking with General
Daniel E. Sickles and General o. o. Howard. and
exchanged anecdotes and stories with them.
Other members of the party gathered about and
soon the little compartment crowded. The
conversation turned on the loss OF limb sustained
by the old hghters-General Sickles Is minus his
right leg and General Howard his right arm.
Il have always told General Howard said Cen
era Sickles. that while he may faster than 1.
have the advantage of him in having two arms.
and can hug just we'll as any man. That's
why am popular with the fair sex
Pension Commissioner Ware came in for some
good uatured Joking account of the rain having
prevented the delivery of his speech. which he had
prepared with great pains.
That was the best speech ever heard you de-
liver observed General Sickles.
Il think I'll let it ferment within for
time" replied the Commissioner. taking his pun
ishment in good part. "One of these days I'll get
it off when you least expect it. and then. look
OUT"
When the train pulled into the Baltimore and
Ohio station in Washington the President as is
his custom. shook hands with the engineer and
fireman and thanked them for bringing him home
safely. He then started for his carriage, but be-
thought him that he had not said goodby 10 Gen
eral Sickles. The crippled veteran was at that
moment in the Presidents private car, at the rear
with the President. The latter emerged from one
end OF the as the General entered at the other
caught the General just he was painfully climb
ing down from the platform and gave him warm
Goodnight and good luck! Then he STROBE for
ward 20 his carriage and was driven to the White
House.
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DROWNED GOING FOR AID.
Erpert S7cimmer Caught in Current
an Harlem-Tzco SaUed.

Walter Jenniss. of No ia East One hundred
and-twenty -eghth-st.; John Murtha. OF No
1.163 Park-ave,; John Kempf. OF No. 500 East
e-hundred-and-th thirty seventh-st.. and n
fourth man. hired a fat-bottomed boat at
Woods boathouse. at hundred and twenty
ninth-st. and Third-ave, yesterday and started
up the river. The fourth man left the boat at
One hundred and fortieth-st and the others
continued
A strong wind blowing and the water
was rough Just as they neared Macomb's
Dam Bridge and were about opposite the float
of the Bohemian Yacht Club. Jenniss who was
rowing. found it difficult to steady the boat A
tug passed and the swels caused the boat to
capsize All three were thrown into the water
Murtha, when he came to the surface. seized
an oar He called out to Jennss:
Help! 1 can't swim!'
Hold on to that oar and I'll get another
boat" Jenniss called out. and then turned and
struck out for the shore.
He had made several strokes when he seemed
suddenly TO stop. according TO Kempf and
Murtka.
shouted
Kempf who had started to the rescue of
Jenniss, said that he expected momentariy to
he caught in the same manner. When Jenniss
went down. Kempf turned his attention to Muir
tina Murtha at that moment had lost his hold
on the oar. kempf held him out of the water
but with the extra weight he could not swim
The current was strong. and by that time they
had drifted near the float or the Nassau Boat
Club.
Kempf heard some one on the float shout. and
looking up, saw life preserver whrling toward
him 1t struck few feet In front of him, and
he managed to get IL. He chung TO Murtha and
they were both pulled to the float.
Dr. Kommell, OF Lebanon Hospital worked
over Murtha for ten minutes before he could
stand on his feet.
According to his companions, Jenniss was an
expert swimmer. and had won several medals
In Boston.
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country is all right so long as have this
kind Of talk on Little Round Top"
LOEB KNOCKS DOWN A DIsTURBER.
Presidents Secretary Strikes Drunken Man
Who Approaches the Roosevelt Carriage
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1
Gettysburg, Penn. May 3O.-Excursion trains
brought thousands of people from surrounding
towns to Gettysburg to-day. and by the time
the Presidential party started for the cemetery
the streets were fairly blocked. AS the car
riage containing the President. Mrs. Roosevelt
Secretary Loeb and Miss Carow passed on the
way 10 the cemetery. red faced man. ap-
parently under the influence of liquor. rushed
out from the sidewalk on the Presidents side
Of the vehicle and thrust his hand toward the
carriage. Stand back!" cried Secretary Loeb.
but the still came on, with his hand out
stretched. and reached the side of the car
rage. His other hano, Mr.. Loeb thought
might hold a weapon Of some sort, for 1t was
in his pocket. The secretary seeing his warning
unheeded. struck the man heavily in the neck.
The how was sufficiently powerful to pitch the
disturber backward over the ropes strung round
the corner of the sidewalk, and he disappeared
in the crowd
The return TO the train after the exercises was
made without incident and the start for Wash
ington was made nearly half an hour ahead OF
the scheduled time.
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CAR HORSES RUN AWAY.
Bartender Stops Them after They
DemoHSh Windo7o.

The horses of a Twenty-eighth-st crosstown car.
frightened by bicyclist. who ran into one OF them
while they turning the corner at First-ave.
last evening broke loose from the car.
They dashed UP the avenue. between Thirty
third and Thirty-fourth SITS. taking TO the sidewalk
The harness and whifltrees were dragging behind
them They crashed into tho window OF the saloon
Of John Farley, of No 5s7 First-ave.. demolishing
an array OF bottles.
James Cartin. the bartender, caught them and
brought them to stop dozen feet from an open
crosstown CThirty fourth-st.) car, crowded TO the
running boards with passengers. who were piling
between the seats in fear OF the oncomng animals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-31
ONE WAY OF VIEWING 1T.
Russian Excuses for the Defeat at
Kfn-Ch07C.

st. Petersburg. May 30-A semi-ofiicial tele-
gram from Moukden, dated to-day. says:
Owing 10 the impossihility OF defending the
position southwark Of Kin-Chow without the
sid of the fleet. the Russian defence at that
point was only of a dernoustrative character
The defending force was armed with guns
taken from the Chinese in 1900 ana had little
ammunition. The occupation OF the position
by the japanese at a great cost 10 themselves
does not alter the situation.
The Emperor has received the following dis
patch from General Kuropatkin under yester-
days date:
A detachment of japanese cavalry, consisting
OF $50 sabres moved forward from the main
body on May % and approached within eight
Kilometres southeast of Wafang-Hoon station,
hut on encounterng our frontier guards fell
back rapidly -,
on Nav 26 a Russian patrol heard heavy artl-
lerv fire in the direction OF Kin-Chow.
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KAIsER's INTEREST IN THE WAR.
Germany's Ruler Said to Have Sent Auto
graph Letter to General Kuropatkin.

Berlin. May 30-The "Asien," the organ OF
the German Asiatic Society. says that Emperor
william has sent to General Kuropatkin, through
Major Runlzel. who went 10 Manchuria as Ger
man military attache with the Russian army a
lCng autograph letter.
High military officials here remark upon the
unusually lively interest the Emperor takes in
military events in the Far East. His Majesty
has the general staff send him twice daily re-
ports regarding the situation there. These re-
ports are accompanied by maps and plans OF
the military operations.
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RUSSIANS REPAIRING RAILWAY.
Work North of Xin-ChOw-Report of Capt
ure of japanese Convoy.

1Aao-yang. May 29.-Lieutenant Colonel Spiri-
donor OF the Fourth Trans-Amur Railway Bat
talon, has repaired the railway line north Of
lzin-Chow, between the stations Of Siniuchen
and Vanzalin. and tomorrow will complete the
work between Bfangoy and Wafang-Tien
The Chinese are readily offering themselves for
employment.
A ryr,hoon prevails which binders the japan
csc landing operatioas and heavy rains are
npoiling the roads.
The Russians. it is reported, have captured a
yaDanese CONVOY.
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MAYOR MLANE A SUICIDE
Continued from first page
c. Timanus & Bro and well known member
OF the Chamber of Commerce.


Robert NJ. McLane was the youngest Mayor
the city Of Baltimore ever had. He was
known as one of the three boy Mayors" the
others being Mayor Mcclellan OF New-York
and Mayor Hays Of Minneapolis. He was
through his efficien. work during the recent
Lane. president of the National Bank OF Balti-
Lane. former Governor of Maryland and United
States Ambassador 70 France.
Mr. McLane was a man Of small stature. but
well formed and athletic Before taking the
seat of Mayor he was a mercantile lawyer and
at time Assistant Prosecuting Attor-
ney for the State in Baltimore. Mr.. McLane
popular among the people Of his city, and
had the reputation Of making no promises that
he did not fulfil. When elected Mayor he re-
appointed several men put In Office by his prede-
cessor. one Of them being Republican. In the
subordinate appointments he gave the head OF
each department absolute control. tnstructins
them to follow party lines when such course
could be followed with safety.
When the Baltimore fire got beyond the con-
troll OF the firemen. Mayor McLane showed
good Judgment. remarkable mental and physical
endurance and great pluck. When the bush
ness centre of Baltimore was n mass of ruins
and offers of assistance came from all parts OF
the United States. Mayor McLane replied in
these characteristics words: Baltimore will now
enter undaunted into the task of resurrection.
We shall make OF the sad calamity a future
blessing We are staggered at the blow. but We
will devote ourselves to a rehabilitation that
will be monument to the American spirit"
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CLOSING WEEK AT ANNAPOLIS.
Company Commanded by New-York Mid
shipman Wins CoIors.

Annapolis Nd. May ao-The annual exercises be-
fore the board Of visitors OF the Naval Academy be-
gan to-day. The board OF visitors was officially
received by the brigade OF midshipmen. the officers
attached 10 the Naval Academy and the marine
guard this morning. The reception marked the
operirg OF the closing week at the academy
The board will witness the different drills by the
rlidshIpraea which will be held throughout the
week This afternoon Superintendent Brownson
gave reception for the board. and at dress parade
the presentation of oolors 10 the company receiving
the highest rating for general efficiency during
the last year was made. The second company, OF
which Midshipman Kenneth Whiting, of New
York is captain the winner of the colors.
The result OF the annual physical examinatlons Of
nidshprnen Of the three classes shows that
seventeen disqualified, and their designations
will be handed in soon. One OF the third class men
found deficient is William T. Peacock. of Brooklyn
]. g Bisky. OF Lawrence. n. Y, is among the de-
hcient fourth class men.
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EXERCISES AT DE PEYsTER TOMB.

Tivol. n. Y. May S0-Memorial Day exercises
held to-day by the local Grand Army veterans
at the tomb In St Pauls Churchyard. in which lies
the body OF Colonel Johnson De Peyster. OF
General John W. De Peyster. The colonel was the
officer who hoisted the first Union flag over the
Capitol in Richmond after the evacuation by the
Confederate army. Carroll Whitaker, OF SAUCER
ties the orator of the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-31
CONTROLS CONGRESS SPRING co
Syndicate Negotiates for 5,206 Shares Held
by Saratoga Men.
fay TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Saratoga, N Y. May so.-A syndicate composed
of Charles H BisselL OF Lakeville Conn. and other
shareholding capitalists has regulated for the
purchase of the 5.2o6 shares of the 100000 capital
stock OF the Congress Springs Company held by
Postmaster William W. Worden. president: Judge
James L. Scott secretary aud treasurer. and SEN
ator Edgar T. Brackett, all OF Saratoga Springs
The syndicate now controls 50 per of the cap
ital stock of 10, 600 shares
MIR. Bissell is a brother of the late Mrs Hotch-
kiss. OF Bridgeport. Conn. the widow OF Benjamin
B. Hotchkiss. who for several years president
-of this company and who was ths inventor OF the
Hotchkiss rapid firing gun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-31

,nent IS drafted whereby Germany promises
armed support TO Russia, If necessary 10 pre-
vent England and the United States from at
tempting to submit the Far Eastern question 10
an international congress, and declares mat the
recent relaxation OF anti-Jewish laws IS the
,,,,,oor,. ~ the desire of the Minister of the
Toterior 70 conciIiate American opinion.