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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
GINS HAMMERlNG FORTS.
I5P4NESE PRESS SOUTH
Inner Defences SAID To Be Retaken
Orders to Russian Fleet.

Refugees reaching Che-Foo report that
heavy fighting continues at Port Arthur, and
chat the Russians are hard pressed, the Jap
onese having become masters of the Pigeon
Bav region. The Russians are said to have
rctaken the position at Pali-Chwang to the
north of the town.
dispatch from Toxic said that Russian
eunhoat of the Otvajni type struck mine
and sank Of Lao-Teai- on Thursday
night. She carried a crew of I42 men.
Movements of the japanese armies in the
interior have been restricted by heavy rains,
and reports from the headquarters of Cen
erals Kuroki and Kuropatkin sey that the
situation is unchanged.
Belief that the Ryeshitclni incident will not
cause serious trouble is widening among the
movers. The case of the Askold at Shanghai
is causing stir in Japan. Reports of the
Taotai's action are conflicting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
NIGHT WATCH ON HEINZE
Effort to SerTe HIM at Mothers
GrQTP.

Process servers. representing the law firm Of Nc
Elheny q Bennett. called at the Tenderoin police
station last night and asked that the police be
forbidden to interfere while they served process
Mt No. 90 Madison-ave.. the home of A. p. Henze.
brother of F. Augustus TIenze. They refused 20
say whom they wished the process.
The process servers returned to the house. but at
d late hour still watching the place in vain.
a. p. Heinze. when called the telephone,
fused to make any positive statement to the
mission of the servers. He said he had been out
and IN several times In the evening and that If
the after him they had plenty OF op-
portunity. He would not say whether his brother
was in the house. 1t believed. however. that
f. Augustus Henze within.
An attempt made to serve r. A. Heiuze
Thursday at his mothers burial, In Greenwood
bnt friends kept the processes away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Enormous Damage Caused in the
Northeast and British Columbia.

Portland Ore. Aug. 19-Fires are raging IN
the great forests OF Washington, doing meal
culable damage. The fire in the neignoornood
of Fourth Plane, not far from Vancouver
Wash is still burning fercely- Reports from
that district show that seven houses have been
destroyed together with the mill OF the home
c,it ,yood and many valuable trees. The situa-
lion is so serious that detachment from the
Vancouver barracks has been sent TO the scene
vancouver, g. c.. Aug. l9-Owing to the long
continued dry weather forest fires are spreading
throughout the interior and along the coast or
British Columbia Practically every district IN
fba nrovince which is wooded mas its hre, ana
great tracts of valuable timber are aolaze-
There "a go much smoke in the air that naviga-
tion is ,endered difficult. Millions of feet or
etand,ng timber already have been destroyed by
he nenn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
SEEIGMAN CAMP BURNED
Summer Home of Isaac ". in Adi-
rondacks Destroyed.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.I

Lake Placid, n. Y, Aug. 19.-Isaac ~. Seiig
mans beautiful Fish Rock camp on the Upper
Saranac Lake, near Wawbeek, was destroyed
by fire about a. m to-day. with a loss Of
about 100000. The fire had its origin in the
main lodge. where Joseph Seligman. Miss Mar
garet Segman. George Seligman Mrs. Lowen-
gard and Richard Lowengard sleeping
There had been a fire In the flreplaces through
out the day yesterday, owing to the damp
weather, and IL is thought that the flames ig-
nited the studding in the walls of the building
After its discovery there not time enough
for the occupants of the main lodge or the
guide house to save any personal effects and
clothing and jewelry burned.
Mrs. l. n. Segman. who is in i'll health had
apartments in the Seligman cottage which was
saved by sixty guides. called together from the
camps in the vicinity. and who formed bucket
brigadeD. MIR. seigman was in New-York at
the time OF the fire. but hastened north on a
special train. arriving tonight. In the camp
were an extensive library. many articles of
value gathered from all quarters of the globe
and much elaborate furniture
Isaac y. segman. OF the banking firm OF ]. 8
W. Segma2 with Offices In the Mills Building
Informed by wire yesterday of the burning Of
Fish Rock Camp. Owing to the fact that II con-
sisted of several separats buildings 1t not de-
stroyed entirely by fire, although the main portion
of II burned
II received a telegram from Upper Saranac this
morning telling OF the fire said Mr. Seligman
yesterday to a Tribune reporter. My wife and
family there. but fortunately Of them
injured The fire started early this
ing. and the exact cause has not yet been deter
mined X seems TO have started either from the
kitchen stove or from the explosion Of lant6rn'
Mr. Segman of the first Newly YOrkers
10 build camp on Upper Saranac Lake He made
a trip around the big lake about fourteen years
in Adirondack guide boat, and selected Fish
Rock Point. The brush thick at ;hat time
that he had to chop out trail 10 the knoll
which the camp stood before he could determine
its availa bility. The Wawheck Hotel and the camp
Of MoritZ Walter side OF Fish Rock
Camp, and Winnoua. Jules 5. Baches summer
home is on the other Mr.. Seligman will probably
rebuild the camp this winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
GREAT ASSAULT TO-DAY.
General Att0cE on Fortress De
strOyerS Escape.

che-Foo, Aug c0.-The steamer Pe-Chi-Ii,
which has just arrived here. reports that she
net The seven japanese destroyers which en-
tered the harbor of Che-Foo yesterday. The
japanese informed the captain of the Pe-Chi-Li
that they were seeking Russian destroyers and
torpedo boats which had escaped from Port
Arthur
Heavy firing was heard by the Pe-Chi-Li all
last night. The japanese stated that general
attack along their line at Port Arthur had been
planned for to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
PARKER BACKS MCARREN
THE LITTER 4 FIXTURE.
Hill, Stanchfeld and Brooklyn Nan
against Cullen and Werner.

1t was announced finally that McCarrer
had the support of ezJudge Parker ard the
Democratic National and State committees,
and would not retire as chairman of the
Democratic State Executive Committee
A wide difference of opinion exists be
tween Chairman Taggart of the Democratic
National Committee and Chairman Cow
herd of the Congressional Committee to
methods of conducting the campaign. Mr..
Cowherd, it is said believes Parkers defeat
inevitable, but hopes to win a few Congress
districts from the Republicans. In his efforts
to obtain money for this purpose, however, he
has been snubbed by Taggart and Sheehan.
Hill, McCarren and Stanchfeld are op-
posed to the nomination of Justices Cullen
and Werner for the Court of Appeals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
WIND, FIRE AND RAIN.
TORNADO IN ST. LOUIS.
Death and Destruction Caused in
Many Places by Storm and FLAMES.

North ST. Louis was visited yesterday by an
EXTREMELY violent but short lived tornado.
which caused the death of one man, the in Jury
OF many others and heavy loss in wrecked
dwelling houses, factories and other build
ings.
Forest fires are causing enormous damage
IN the Northwest and British Columbia
Crops in Manitoba were damaged bv a
severe storm, and one lightning bolt killed
man and his team.
Isaac n Scligman's camp on Upper
Saranac Lake was DESTROYED by fire. The
loss was estimated at 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
MAKING A FINAL STAND,
Fortress,s Defenders SAID To BE
Hard Pressed on Southeast.

Che-Foo, Aug. 19 Chinese who embarked
7norn Iao-Teai-Shan Promontory at IL o'clock
Yesterday morning report the continuance OF
heavy fighting. and say that the Russians are
making their final stand.
The refugees assert that the Japanese have
occupied Pigeon Bay and are within striking dis
lance OF the Lao-Teai forts. which. however, are
still occupied by the Russians.
Earlier arrivals say that the Japanese posi-
ton at Pali-Chwang from which they poured
heavy fire into Port Arthur and the inner forts,
has been retaken, the Japanese retiring 10 Shu-
Shi-Yen.
The German authorities at Tsng-Chau have
sent guard Of one hundred men TO a point fif-
teen miles east of that place for the purpose Of
frustrating an expected attempt to erect a Jap
anese wireless telegraph station.
St Petersburg, Aug 20-Acute anxiety pre-
walls regarding the situation at Port Arthur on
account of the desperate character of the fight
ing there. though the War Office does not seem
20 believe that the fall OF the fortress is i'm
ninent as is generally believed According to
advices received by the War Office, there is still
an ample supply OF ammunition and provisions
there
On point there IS absolute unanimity here,
namely, that IL the fortress is taken the feet
will not fall into the hands of the japanese. On
this point the Adrniralty's instructions are of
the most imperative character Orders have
been sent 10 Vice-Admiral Prince Ouktomslsy
should the worst come. to sally forth for a death
struggle There is no question here that these
instructions VIII be carried out both in letter
and spirit; but II for any reason q final sortie
proves 20 be impossible the admiral is to de-
ftroy his ships
In the mean time Vice Admiral Rogestvensky's
Baltic squadron, including the new battleship
Orel, is standing of Cronstadt with steam up.
= IS ready fer almost immediate departure
but regarding tbs question of sailing there is
difference Of opinion among the naval author
ittet- II 70 held the hand that the in-
best policy, the theory that should 4 ar
five within two months IL would find Vice
AcIniral Togo's feet in infinitely worse con-
tgioa than II the Japanese had the whole
Writer IN which to repair and reft the ships
The advocates OF immediate sailing hold
that the port of Viad;vostok is capable OF re-
ceiving the squadron.
Other officials mold that II would be unwise
20 risk sending out the Baltic squadron until
The situation ar Port Arthur has been cleared
squadron would be likely TO find on its arrival.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
WINNIPEG CROPS HURT.
VioEcnt Storm an Manitoba Causes
Death and Damage.

ST. Paul, Aug ia special dispatch 10 l"o
Despatch" from Winnipeg. Man. says:
Reports OF a disastrous storm have beeh re-
ceived from Pierson and Moosemin, but so far
nothing has been heard from the Intervening
country a strip of land seventy miles wide AT
Moosemin Archie Latimer, FARMER was ,.,i IA !,
his team. For violence the storm surpassed
anything ever seen in this neighborhood III IS
impossible to state the extent OF the oaIHase
done to crops In the district
Lightning struck in Lyttleton, causing fire.
DESTROYING six stores
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
CLOUDBURST IN ARIZONA.
Several Deaths Caused by It-Rsilroad
Shops Wrecked.

ri Paso. Tex Aug 1s.-A cloudburst at Globe
ariz has resulted in several deaths and the de-
struction Of much property. Wires to the section
affected are down but passenger who arrived at
Bowie Ariz.. says that man named Mitchell and
bi4 wife and four children, whose names are not
known have been drowned. one report says nine
were drowned Tho Southern Pacific shops were de-
oorgsl nod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
DRUG CLERK HELD FOR DEATH.
New-York Woman Killed by Tartar Emetio
in st. Louis

St. Louis. Aug l9-The coroner's jury which has
been investigating the death OF Mrs Jennie Helms.
of New-York who died IN hotel here after taking
a dose of what she supposed was cream of tartar.
returned a verdict to-day of manslaughter against
Charles NJ. Farthing, the drug clerk who sold the
preparation to Mrs Helms's husband. The jury
also recommended that r. L. Richt. the proprietor
OF the drug store lie held for allowing an un-
licensed drug clerk to sell drugs. According the
verdict Mrs Helms died from the effects OF tartar
emetic poisoning. Furthng has been in the Gus
todv of the police since Mrs Helms's death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
CONDUCTOR HURT BY MISSILE.

IBy TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
stamford Conn Aug. 19-Wnile the conductor
on train No 90 was passing through Greenwich
he was struck on the head by six-inch spike. He
was removed to the hospital where a number OF
stitches taken In his head and ne was after
ward sent to his home Numerous complaints have
been made 10 the local authorities about spike
throwing but no arrests have yet been made.
Tha nnissiIes are thrown from the street
hridra being constructed In Greenwich and Il IS
thouRht that small boys the Offenders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
SEARCH FOR CRUISERS.
Fist of Destroyers TO Che-Foo-A
Seizure Doubtful.

Cne-Foo Aug. ia small merchantmen was
seen coming toward Che-Foo this morning. but
when she perceived the destroyers she turned
on her course The destroyers passed the mer-
Chairman apparently without noticing her and
hhe continued to follow the warships The n,er-
ehanrInan is thought TO have been picket boat
men Brought news to the destroyers
1he naval attachk at the japanese consulate
Iefs expresses the opinion that these Japanese
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
PROPOSAL 1NSWERED.
Eighty-three Of a SuitOr's Horsemen
MGSs0cred IN MOrOccO.

Algiers, Aug. 19.-Eighty-three horsemen sent
by the Moorish Pretender Blu Hamara. TO Chief
Amada Of the Beni Buzzagera tribe to ask his
daughter in marriage were treacherously muir
dered by the chief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
PASTOR WON'T TRAVEL ON SUNDAY
ron.pu ro rur rRIRuNE. !

[BY TELEGRAPH THE rRIBUSEl
Stamford. Conn.,. Aug. s.--The Kew. Dr' H. Il
Hall. a Congregational pastor of New Britain, Is
chaplain of the lst Infantry, Connecticut Ma
tional Guards He refuses 10 start for manassas
ot rho time his regiment does because such action
.o,,Id reoujre him 10 travel Sunday DR. Ran
iY not start until Monday after his regiment has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
HEAVY RAINS IN THE SOUTHWEST.

Kansas City Mo- Aug. 19.-Wcstern Missouri.
Kansas and Oklahoma have been visited by heavy
rains during the last twenty-four hours. At Rich
ff,u Mo- tha fall OF rain was estimated at six
riches All .he coal mines Rich Hill are closed
on account of being flooded. The rain in Kansas
Will prove beneficial to corn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
eeosr I'M THE AOlRoNDAcKs.

plattsbrrs " Y, Aug 9-The Thermometer
registered from ss to 40 degrees throughout the
Adirondacks last night. tomatoes po'a'oeS ni,o
apnics y,ar ,ipned by the frost, and considerable
Aaias "a s. rennrta2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20
RUSSIAN GUNBO4T SUNK
Sh7ifes Mine off Port arthur
Cre1U Numbered 1As

Toxic. Aug. 13.-A Russian gunboat Of the
otvatni type struck mine and sank or rao-
Teai-Shan at o'clock Thursday night.
The Otvaini is an errnored gunboat ~ , IN, ..
displacement. she launched at ST. Petersburg
IN lssi. and carries s-inch one 6-incb and
zen quick-hring guns. She has two torpeio t,,bas
is2 " %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-20

MANHANsET HOUSE, SHELTER ISLAND.
OPEN UNTIL SEPT. 10. ALL ATTRACTIONS
.AlYt.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-15
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JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF AN ATTRACTIVE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING IN THE NORTH
WEST SECTION OF THE CITY, KNOWN AS
1719 RIGGS PLACE.
BY virtue of certain deed Of trust. dated the
18th day Of January,-A. d. 1896, and recorded
among the land records Of the District of Colum-
bia in Liber 2000. folio 2S2 ct seQ and at the
quest Of the holder Of the note secured thereby,
will offer at public auction, In front Of the preIn-
tses. WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY SIXTH
DAY OF OCTOBER, AID. 1904, AT HALF-PAST
FOUR PM, the following described real estate,
situate in the city of Washington, District Of Co
lumbia to wit: Lot numbered one hundred and
six Q08) in William f. Schneiders subdivision of
certain lots In square numbered one hundred and
fftythree 1883. said subdivision Is duly re-
corded in Book 20, page g., OF the records OF the
surveyors Office OF the District Of Columbia, to-
gether with the improvements thereon.
Terms Of sale e-thrd Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash and the balance to be paid In
three equal installments respectively, In one two
and three years, secured by a deed of trust upon
the property sold, with interest thereon, payable
semi annually, at the rate of five per cent per
annum until paid all, cash. at the option Of the
purchaser. deposit of $500 will be required at
the time Of sale Sale to be closed within fifteen
days from day Of sale: otherwise the trustees may
resell the property at the risk and cost OF de-
faulting purchaser, after five days advertisement
in some paper published in the city Of Washington,
D. c. COnveyancing at the cost OF purchaser.
GEO. w. F. SWARTZEIL, Trustee.
T. FRANKLIN SCHNEIDER, Trustee.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
JAMES w. RADCLIFFE. AUCTIoNEER.


TRUSTEES. SALE OF BRICK DWELLINGS
NORTHWEST. BEING VALUABLE CORNER
: BY virtue 4 decree of the Supreme Court of the
246e0, the undersigned trustees viii sell at public
auction IN front Of the premises, on TUESDAY.
u ip4 ~ F PAY OF 9cT2bEa A. th
following described land and premises situate in
the city of Washington District OF Columbia, and
seven 40 and the south three "a, feet i've tol
inches by the full width of lot numbered forty five
t45) OF F. Armstrong and Others subdivision In
SQUARE numbered four hundred !40ol: as per plat
recorded in Liber number 16. folio 45, OF the rec
ords Of the office Of the surveyor Of the District Of
Columbia and with and subject to right of way
scribed part of lot numbered forty five t45). as
mentioned in the deed recorded I'm Liner 1852 folio
e OF the land records Of the District of Columbia.
Said property is known as 1856 and 1858 Sth st.
NV. being improved by two brick dwellings and a
store. and Is located on valuable corner. Each
lot Will be offered for sale separately, and II no
satisfactory bid is received the property will be
offered a whole.
Terms Of sale: One-third OF the purchase money
installments. payable in one and two years, with
interest at per cent per annum payable semi
annually. from date of sale. secured by deed of
trust upon the property sold. or all cash. Mt the
option Of the purchaser. deposit of 500 will be
required Of the purchaser each lot at time of
sale. All conveyancing, recording and Dotarial
to be complied with within Is days from date OF
sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost Of the de-
fauting purchaser. after five days advertisement
OF such sale in The Evening Star. a newspaper
published in the city Of Washington, d. c.
MICHAEL J. COLBERT.
Century building,
JAMES F. MuLLALY,
F. EDWARD MITCHELL
400 9th st. NV.
ccl3QNdS
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CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
sHcHuSETTs AVENUE NoRTiiWEsT AND
NO. 1886 FIFTH STREET NORTHWEST, AND
-FOUR UNIMPRovED LOTS IN BURRvILLE.
By virtue of a decree passed in the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia in equity cause
Of Samuel II. Bond Susan r. Brooks ct al,
No 24333, we will sell, in front of the premises,
at the times stated below. the following real
OF Columbia, together with all the rights, ease
ments, ways, privileges and appurtenances to the
On TTE s THE f" EIGHTEENTH DAY OF &C
TOBER, 1904, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
as e AND n Of IN the
or's office Of SAID District in Lber N. X No. !. at
being g7 by the
and twO-story brick dwelling. No 200 Massachu-
sets avenue northwest SaId psoPsrtes to be Of
DAY. Al FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the north 20 feet
front by the full depth thereof of lot 0 in square
4S0, the appears in the said office OF the
surveyor of said District in Liber n. X. No l, at
page 25s. and beng improved by the two-story
on Hnsisf No. r Es DAY
OCTOBER, 1904, AT HAIF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
h boe The suo of Wae on lot
section 2, of Burrville approved November II.
Of the surveyor for said District in County Book
No. Z, at page 90. all of said lots being unim-
Terms of sale: One third of the purchase money
payable on day of the sale or within fifteen days
thereafter, ne-third in one year and onethird in
two years thereafter, with interest at the rate Of
six per centum per annum such deferred pay
mens from day of sale until paid, payable semi
annually, the deferred payments to be represented
by the promissory notes Of the purchaser or pur-
chasers, secured by deed of trust on the property
sold, all cash, at the purchasers option. de-
posit OF one hundred dollars $1,000 to be made at
the time Of sale each Of the several parcels OF
the improved city property sold. All conveyancing,
recording and notary fees at purchasers cost.
Terms to be complied with within fifteen days
from day of sale, otherwise trustees reserve the
right to sell at risk and cost Of defaulting pur-
chaser
RALPH p. BARNARD. Trustee,
Columbian building.
REUBEN S. SMITH, Trustee.
400 9th ST. NV.
TIIOS J. OWEN & son, Aucts. oc6-d&ds
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JAMES. W. RADCLIFFE. Auct.
80, JAMES W., RADCLIFFE. Auct.
Trustees Sale inn Bank
ruptcy of Valuable Inn
proved Real Estate.
Premises No. l4O6 18TH
st. NV. and 1922, 1924
and 1O26 10Th SIT

By virtue of the authority vested In me rs trus-
tee in bankruptcy of Leonard c. Bailey Nos. 265
and 272. consolidated and of certain decree pass:
ed In said consolidated causes the undersigned
trustee will ELL at public auction in front OF the
premises e On 1dai T ESITa TIIIS
TY O'CLOCK P. NJ. the following described land
and premises situate in the City, of Washington,
in the District Of Columbia. and designated as and
being lot numbered one hundred and nine 400, in
c.. j. Hillyer's subdivision Of the north part of
square one hundred and ninety i've $780, together
with the improvements.
And at O'Clock pm. on the same day original
lot nineteen Q9) in square eighty-fve $50, to-
Gether with the improvements.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third OF the purchase
money to be paid In cash, ard the balance in two
equal installments payable in one and two years.
with interest at six per centum per annum, pay
able sen-annually, from day of sale. secured by
deed OF trust upon the property sold. or all cash.
the option of the purchaser. deposit of 500 90
will be required of the purchaser. Terms of sale
to be complied with within fifteen days from day
of sale. otherwise the trustee reserves the right
resell the property a. the risk and cost Of the
defaulting purchaser. after five DAYS advertisement
Of such resale in The Evening Star, newspaper
published I'm the CITY Of Washington D.. c.
BENJAMIN s. MINOR, Trustee.
NJ ]. COLBERT, r; PRESTON ,SHEALEY,
Attorneys for Trustee. oc6-d&d