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New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
RUSSIAN FEAR OF CHINA.
More Rumors of Alliance 'oith
Troops Health.

81 Petersburg Sept. 11.-Important develop
rnents regarding Chiua's attitude toward the
bellieerents are anticipated here i'm well informed
quarters There are rumors Of closer relations
between China and japan. such as the restora-
ton Of all Manchuria captured TO the Chinese.
Although these reports not confirmed. they
lead 10 a general belief that negotiations ara
going on The "Russ' says it believes the Jap
anese successes are emboldening the Chinese
government more and more. and that they are
prompting such diplomatic steps as China never
dreamed OF before Since the japanese occupa-
tion Of New-C'hwaug and direct contact between
the Chinese and japanese they have seemed TO
reach quickly an understanding. the occupation
Of neutral territory evoking no protest
The Russ expects the war TO take on
phase. as Chinese neutrality vanishes. which the
powers in their agreement to preserve Chinas
neutrality cannot ignore. and believes tine situa-
ton will call cor deeds and not words. II con-
cludes:
We need not be unduly alarmed. however
The interference Of China will scarcely be to
disadvantage.
Ambassador Mccormick. as custodian Of Jap
anese interests. has made inquiries regarding
the two suspected japanese spies Constantine
Saratori and Mamache: TokAkL recently ar
rested here He ascertans that tho authorities
contemplate only deporting them abroad.
The "Novoe Vremya" bitterly denouncss the
suggestion Of peace advanced by NJ. Meshsher-
sky in the "Gazdanin" as means OF defeat
ing the selfish ends of Great Britain and Ger
many" both OF whom NJ. Meshshersky asserts
are Interested IN weakening Russia and japan
The ''Novoe Vremya" announces that the Rus
sian people would not tolerate the humiliation OF
the empire before Japan.
TeleEraphIc reports from the Red Cross show
the following proportion Of patients suffering
from wounds or disease ont OF the total sent 10
the hospitals in the area OF the military opera
tions: Cases Of severe illness, 10 per cent slight
| illness. 56 per cent; wounded, "a per cent The
only epidemic disease noted Is dysentery. with o
| per cent Of eases.
Upon his promotion 70 the rank Of general OF
| division announced last night. General Sam
| sonof gets the Siberian Cossack division.
General Skugarevski is promoted to the COM
| n,and OF the Sixth Army Corps. He formerly
| commanded the Twenty-seventh Infantry diVI-
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
THINK GIRL MURDERED.
Queer Actions of Co5c Lead to Find
ing of Body.

Passaic. " J.. Sept. II (spsciaD.-Mrs. samuel
I.ptak OF Durand-ave.. Clifton. was hero'hs COZ"
near her home this morning when the actions Q,
ono NJ the COWS near clump of bushes sttracteo
her attention She found the body of wen dresSIu
young woman. with empty carbohc acld ootu9
bv her side The bottle had been purchaseo At
drug store this city.
Thera were signs OF n struggle and bruises
about the girls head and body This leads the Su-
tborities to believe that the girl was murdered an"
that the carbolic acid administered as oi'nu'
The girl was apparently about twenty years OF age
md there Ua= nothing on the body TO disclose her
identity. The girl about five feet tall had oiue
ewes and brown hair. She wore laced shoes ana
black stockings. white mnhair skirt, Whlte shlit
waist a white silk belt with brass buckle ana
diamond brooch attached 10 an eInprolueieu HeOA
piece The hat missing
Ms. Iiptak ana others who live near where e me
girl was found say that they had seen glrl an
ssering the description of the one found to-day
near where the body found several times IN
the last three weeks Yesterday Mrs. liptak says
that she saw the girl and that she was accom-.
panied by a young man. The couple acted as II
Tie young man pleading with the girl.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
SOLDIERS IN A FIGHT At PEK1NG'
Italian Guards FOrcibly Enter House OF
Chinese General.

peking. Sept. 1T-An extraordinary fracas ne
tween Italian and Chinese soldiers occurred OF
Thursday afternoon, September 10 II appe"'s
that two Chinese soldiers were walking unarihed
along the public road bordering upon the Italian
drill ground adjoining the italian Lesatlou
They stopped to watch the Italians driiiins
The Italians ordered them away. and when th7!
refused 10 go a fight ensued.
The two Chinese were beaten One o. the"
WAS then seized and taken into the Italian Lega-
ton. while the other ran 10 the residence OF
General Chang kweite, commander or the Chl-
nese troops stationed here. dozen ltaliahs
followed him. and fred two shots into the resi-
dence and one Italian soldier entered. Chinese
soldiers assembled prepared to fight. hut one OF
their officers prevented further disturbance
Representations have been made by the Chi
nese authorities TO the Italian Legation, but no
answer has yet been received. Great indiGna-
t;on is expressed al the attack. 1t is hoped.
however. that the incident viii be arranged
without any complications
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
VICIOUS DOG TEARS NEIGHBoR's BOY.
Owner Refuses to Surrender the Brute, and
Warrant for Him Is Issued.

big St. Bernard dog belonging to John STAPLE
ton OF No. q Van Reipen-ave-. Jersey City. that
has spasms Of viciousnsss. attacked and severely
injured Harold McCrath ten years Old who lives
in tha adjoining house. The boy was in his yard
Friday evening when the dog. which had been kept
tied. broke the chain. Sprans over the fence,
knocked the boy down and tore him about the alb
domen. 1t would probably have inflicted mortal in
iuries II neighbors had not been near and driven
the brute away,
Egan and the two-year-old brother cf the bitten
boy frightened. He became i'll. and two weeks
later died OF Tnarasmus. Some OF the neighbors
tribute fatal illness OF the child the shock
sustained when the dog attacked the older brother.
John p Egan father OF the boy. who Is clerk of
the Hudson County Board OF FreehOlders, made
complaint at the time, and the dog surren-
dered into the custody OF the Society for the Pro
vention OF Cruelty Animals The dog. being a
valuable one Mr. Esan consented 70 withdraw the
complaint when the owner voluntarily agreed 70
send the dog away. The brute shipped 20 tho
country. but was returned few days ago
plant made yesterday for the surrender Of the
dog. but Stapleton refused to give II up. and
rant issued for his arrest for contempt OF
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
RENETP ATTACK ON FORTS.
JaDQRcse Rain Shells on Port Arthur
Nee Guns Used.

CEe-Foo. Sept. IA Japanese VINO asr''tu
here to-day reports that the citizens of Da'A| Oh
September II expected that the general "''a.N
upon Port Arthur would be renewed upon "'e
following day. lie has reliable informauo" 10
the effect that the Japanese siege worEs al
RihIung-Shaa and Kikwan-Shan were COM
pleted On September 10
Both Chinese and japanese recent arrivals
agree that ;he bonibardlng OF Port Arthur be-
came terrific at dawn Of September II, and con-
tinued until ,he forenoon OF September 40. Inc
Japanese fired from shu-Shi-Yen and Palung-
Shan. at Pigeon Bay. where heavy guns from
Japan have been placed in position lately. Inc
shells fell with great frequency IN the Chinese
new town.
Yan-Kia-Tun a village at Pigeon Bay held oy
the Russians. has been evacuated by the"
secretly. The japanese have not occupied the
village
Five hundred cavalrymen who attempted 10
drive the japanese from Palung-Shan have not
returned. and il Is believed that the fortress
there has been captured.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
MOLINEUY SAVES TWO.
Heads Party Into Gas Filled Cellar
Both WOrkmen ReUiUed.

In spite OF hts advanced years and at the risk
OF his life. General Edward L. Molineux. accom-
panied by Roland b. MoIineux. his son. led
rescuing party into a gas filled cellar at the
Deyoe- Reynolds paint works, Hamilton-ave- and
Smith-st Rrooklyn yesterday morning. Their
prompt action undoubtedly saved the lives OF
two wOrkmen.
Three men from the Brooklyn Union Gas
Company were In the cellar replacing defec-
tive main. near the floor. In some way the pipe
collapsed suddenly while the men were bending
over IT, John Gibbons Of No. 522 FOurth-ave,
and John Graham, Of No SI2 SiNth-st-. were
overcome and dropped near the outlet OF the
pipe John Reddy. a third workman. managed
10 stagger up TO the Office and give the alarm
Mr. MolineuX who is a member Of the hrTu.
calling to his son and several OF the clerical
force rushed into the cellar. Cautiously. but
with no loss Of time. they found the unconscious
men and carried them out OF the deadly fumes
Ambulance surgeons from the Long Island Col
lege Hospital and the Seuey Hospital revived
the wOrkmeU after long struggle
General MolineuX was somewhat nduSeated
by the gas he had inhaled. but soon recovered
He made light OF the occurrence and refused to
talk bout It,
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
DELAY ON ELEVATED LINE.

elevated system tied up for about twenty
minutes \ train on the way City Hall from
Bronx Park started the trouble at Forty ty-seventh-
ST. The motor blew out. and the train was stalled
for more than fifteen minutes. When the train
started. the motor OF the train following also blew
out. and there was another delay. Trains follow
ing were lined up on tho downtown track ana the
passengers in the walked through the trains 70
surface cars
In the mean time the downtown stations became
conSested. At the city Hall station the Distforr,
Vas packed and the ticket sellers continued selling
tickets At the Chatham Square and Cirand-st sta-
uons. IL was just bad After DELAY OF ahoIIt
htteen minutes train pulled into the Cftv Hali
station, but it was sent back without anv pas
SenserS. About half an hour afterward the rrains
began TO run on schedule time
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
relations with France and Italy are most cord

relations with France and Italy are most cord
Sal.
The great fnanc!ers. with partners IL Fsfis
and Berlin. laugh at the idea that the Russlah
debt 10 France win be repudiated and t"e
French colonies il the East and the West lLu'es
seized ,,y Germany in consequence or a SER
alliance at Berlin and st. Pe;erShuFG.
vo,pger men IN tie British navy assert that me
l,, .idin., OF big shps cught TO be suspenoeu anu
.be ;o-pedo service developed. bat the retired
rear adIniraIs remain fsddists and alsrmists ana
nre constantly writing letters % The Times
shor, the restriction OF the output OF steam
coal and the prohibition 4 me export OF We'sn
coal for use in foreign nsvies They sre as
,uperrensitiVe respecting tie alleged "e8H
point. of the British navy as the German ana
French military msrtinets have been about con-
scrtpt armies and frontier defences-
mr Trees revival OF THE Tempest" al ms
naiesty's Theatre is the chief theatrical event
~ the new season. It is a scenic rather 'han an
acting triumph. all the resources OF Stage man
,renoent being required TO interest plsygoers IN
ere dun drama. The vivid stage pictures Of the
shlnwr.ck and the lovely children's ballet are
,ba hos, features. and the fantasy becomes
psutonnime when Caliban. Trinculo and Stephano
ar. Knocked and frightened by the fantastic
rout OF gnomes and the prehistoric beasts and
trees Caliban is a monster with CLEANS or
human feeling. and Viola Trees Ariel is full Of
r-ace ana charm The booking for the play is
already heavy and so also IS II for I. Zangwiifs
Merely Mary Ann" and W. W Jacobss 8
Beauty and the Barge" James Bernard Fa-
rnn's Prayer Of the Sword will bring 10 the
front at the Adelphi four Bensonian actors next
week J. y r
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
NOTABLE SEASON FOR MILK Depors.

The season o. the Nathan StrauS
pasteurized milk depots closed yesterday. The
bottles of pasteurized milk distributed numbered
2l43lgl and than $4,000 glasses OF milk were
drunk from the depots in the parks and on the
recreation piers
The demand greater than in any summer OF
the last twelve years. The increase being nearly
haf a million bottles 1903. The season was
also uo;able for The beginning of the work In ST
Louis. where the Provident Society. In conjunction
with the municipal authorities. began the diStribu-
tioa Of pasteurIzed milk to the poog after the plan
followed oy Afr. Straus here Philadelphia and
Chicago were also equipped with pasteurizng
plants by Mr Straos two years ago The follow
Ing dcpotS remain opon throughout the year. end
gratultous coupons VIII b. houored any of therl
No l1 Avenue q, No. "a East tifty -ninth-.t. No
A. MourOe-st. ard No 44i West Thirty -third-st. 4
permanent depot vii! in few days be opened at
go 600 East Oue-hundred-a -eleyenth-st.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
REBUILDING FOOD
Some wcadsrfuI Things Food Can Do

What continued use OF improper food Will do
b. upsettiag the nervous system seems almost
beyond belief and it's just surprising TO see
how simple change from poorly selected food
10 good nourishing food viii end all OF these ails
A Chicago man says
My nervous system became so shattered that
whenever looked et a moving object my right
eye turned out TO the side. my speech was slut
fegiDg. the memory poor and rery absent
minded. My face WAS covered with Dimples and
VAS constantly ashamed Of my appearance.
The doctors said my blood was in . bad state
and took medicine for this for 4 yesr. but only
got worse. / was completely disguised with
ever thing was tired % living although I had
no cause 70 be as far as friends and home we're
concerned.
When medicine fs led 7 tried eating only the
plainest foods. but this got tiresome and I did
not seem 10 get enough nouTishInent .rtil in my
experimenting l gave tile food called Grape
Nuts . trial This seemed 50 differeI; froln IL .
rest e seemed crigp and fun of nog-tshUlent and
] etc IL with cream: fer breakfast as vol as
dessert after the other meals. Almost !-n.nsdi-
stey my nerves began 10 get stronger ed
sieadicF and souncer and ] felt as though q
great change was going on within me
The nTst eject ! noticed was nay right eye did
not seem So loose I'm my head I could look with
Out seeing double and then I notlced that took
more interest IN life and was not such 4 chronic
i-C2e; my memory improved. physical cndrr-
ancs Was greater and my Seep soGnser and re
in years time had recovered entirely from
the old observation-disclosures, Ely complexion had
s.eessa @ "a ana iett ne without any lnore piUF!es
upon M iaee all the old trouble With the eye is
fone Tor good ane. 20 cut the llat short Why
t'@se . soono neTl Gus system, ann stronger ard
heaithler physically upon Grape-N Nu;s diet.
food has Gone for me. II Is certainly a most
wonderful food for the hrair and nerves -
NaIne given by the Postum Co. Battle Geek.
AIich.
lock IN each pkg. for the famous ;it..s book
The Road 40 Wellsiils."
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
CONTRABAND RULES.
Horses and Rail1Cay Material Not
Erem pted by Russia.

St. Petersburg. Sept. 17.-Copt Lamsdorn's
reply to the British Ambassador. Sir Charles
Hardnge. yesterday on the subject OF Great
Britan's representations in regard to contra
band Of war admitted the conditional character
Of all articles mentioned in section I'D. article
6. Of the Russian regulations, except horses ana
other beasts OF burden, which Russia INSISTS
remain in the category OF absolute contraband
In replv TO tho representations OF Ambassador
Mccormick in behalf of the United States cot
ton will be classed as conditional contraband.
but. as stated yesterday rairoaS material. GER
tain classes Of machinery and boilers to be used
on warships continue to be absolute contraoand
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
,aoouols THEATRE TO BE MUSIC HALL.

hicago. Sept l7.-An appeal TO the clergy %
E. Chicago 10 arouse n feeling of condemnation for
tho reopening next Monday OF thc IrOquos Theatre
has been issued by the lroqrois Memorial Asso-
citation The organization held a special meeting
at which open letter OF protest prepared.
This recounts the fire horror in the theatre last
December, and urges the ministers oppose the
further of the building a place of amuse-
ment. More than three thousand teachers last
sprirg signed similar petition. and the same
time thousands of signatures OF citizens were re-
eeived. The clubs Of children which working
for the lrognos Ssmorlai a @ E%msrsency % Hospital
Mr. Stanhope. the Acting Buildings Commission
er 10. day approved the application OF the HYDE &
Behman Music Han for a license 10 conduct "A
theatre In the bri,dng formerly occupied BY the
Iroouos Theatre.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
MOVE TO REINsTATE SENIOR GENER.
Cuban House TO Investigate Mayors Re-
moval by General Wood.

Havana. Sept. 1.-THE House Or Representatives
to-day resolved 70 request Of President Palma
the record ard reasons of the removal by Governor
General Wood OF Miguel Gener from the Msyoralty
of Havana and the appointment Of Senior O. Far
rill. the present incumbent. This is considered
the first on the part Of the ModeTates. who
now have small majoritIes IN Congress. to taka
the control of Havana from the Nationalists by
reinstatng Senior Gener.
In January, 1872 pending an investigation hy
sehor Nunez the civil Governor Of Havana, Gov
ernor General Wood suspended Mayor Gener
twenty-three out Of tweEty-eight councilmen Of
Havana having petitoned General Wood FOR the
Mayors removal II stated at the time that
the Mayors suspension the result of IN
vestigation into his conduct in relation political
affairs IN cuba IN general and TO the Presidential
elections in particular.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
LOVES coMMIT suIclnE

Haaesvitie ohio. Sept l5-Nelue Geyer ard
James Ba5. sWeettearts. committed suicide to-
daN under circumstances showing a preneditated
agreement although they did not die az the same
place and possibly not at the same hour The
girl left letter To her mother foreteline the deed
ana leaving no doubt that there had been an agree
ment for the double tragedy. Mrs. Parker with
Whom Nellie Geyer was STAYING. was aroused be-
tore daybreak by grOans and found Nellie IN n
poOl OF blood in her room Later in the dav lanes
BAY was found about three miles outside the civ
nHdVlhg shot h'InSeiI IN the night while returning
ifom visit To Miss GeyCr. Neither OF the sui-
Slues hved long enough 10 tell the motive for sef-
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
DROPS CHARGE AGAINST COUNCILMAN.
First Said He Had Taken $50 and Told Her
to Sell Liquor Without License.

A serious charge made against Councilman
Hermsna Vol. of Iioboken, yesterday morning in
Recorder Stanton's court. Hoboken. Mrs Julia
Meyer. OF No IS Garden ST that city. arrested
for selling liquor without license. When ar
raigned In she at first testified that she had
paid Councilman Vol $50 after he had told her that
81 would lA an right for her 10 sell without
license. Mrs. Meyer sfterwsrd withdrew the charge
against Mr. VoIl and she and a bartender who
arrested were allowed 80 free. Councilman Won
Indignantly denied the woman's statement and said
that 81, had paid Feigeuspau's brewery Sl09 for
the privilege of opening her saloon. and that was
all he knew ~ any money transaction with the
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
CHURCH AND STATE IN FRANCE.
N. Combes Opposes Proposition TO Submit
Question TO Popular Vote.

Paris Sept. 1.-THE movement for the separa-
ton OF Church and State has brought out PROPOSE
ton from group o' Deputies 10 submit the ques-
fon 10 a referendum. The constitution conten-
plates referendum. but il Is only adopted In the
case OF questions OF the highest importance. The
proposers Of the plan that the separation
Church and state is so yitally important that II
should be submitted TO the country The prOposi
tfon although widely discussed does not receive
encourag cement from Premier Combes, who says the
municipal elections sufficiently show that the ccun-
try approves his policy.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
THE CzAR's DESIRE FOR POWER,
Report That the Emperor Intends To Be
Supreme in Russias Government.

Paris. Sept 17-One OF the highest diplomatic
officers here has received report on court In
trigue at ST. Petersburg. The report says the
Emperor has definitely declared his opposition
10 having any strong man. like NJ. de Witte
exercise authority TO the practical exclusion Of
himself. This. IL s added. is the chief cause oc
NJ de Whites continued retirement and OF his
maiesty's resentment against the late NJ
Plehve's autocratic power The Emperor. there
fore. has let It be fully understood that there
will not be another strong man other than him
self. The report expresses doubt concerning
the wisdom of the Emperor's action, owing 20
his Inability 20 play decisive part IN states
manship.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18

the chauffeur ard the driver. nc workman Delng
allowed TO touch the motor Ger. Fonrlh' N'''
may be changed at will during the race
radical modification in the oody WORK oi ne
new automobiles is in progress The once popu-
lar pattern known as the king OF 'he Del
gians'' is altogether out Of favor. Experts Hnu
this heavy swaying coach work protruo'hs %
the wheels lessons stability and is the 'auSe u
many accidents. In the future pattern al oNIS
ing viii he discarded ard tie body Of inc ca
riage will - rel wit,:in he wheels
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
YELLOW PERIL IN FRANCE.
Popular Agitation Over Japan's Alleged De-
signs on Indo-China.

Paris, Sept l7.-Another wave OF popular agi-
tation aganbt tho yellow peril has resulted mere
from Japan's recent renarka BILE display of force
extent IN official circles. where it was suggested
to-day that The danger might compel the Euro
pesn powers TO consider q coalition FOR self-de-
fence. The newspapers and political leaders
also emphasize the danger. Henri Rocnefort
says il behoOves Europe to take warming I'm
time. lie asserts that France will be one OF the.
irst 10 suffer through Jnpans designs on Indo-
China
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
ACCUSED OF USING MAILS TO DEFRAuo

Boston, Sept IL George T. Stilllngs president of
the Preferred Mercantile Company OF this city for
whose arrest warrant had been Issued by the
federal authorities. surrendered to the United
States authorities to-day. and the charge OF
using the mails in the furtherance OF an alleged
lottery scheme, held by Commissioner Fiske
for a hearing September 2s. stilllngs has been
IN the West visiting the branch offices of the com
psny. returning yesterday. The manager OF the
company In this city. J. Franklin Kinsley, and the
treasurer, Guy g. Stillinss. arrested on tie
same charge few da3s ago
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
TWO MORE ARRESTS AT HuNrsvu,e

Huntsville. Ala. Sept. 1I-Silas Worley a team
s'er. ana joshua H. Mitchell a pedleT, lodged
in ial to-day for alleged connection with -h.
Nnchlug OF Horace Naples. Worley Is oharvAJ
with arson. and Mitchell with murder There is ,
rUmOr thar additional troops have been cr,,oroJ
here 10 guard the Jail. but Captain Ircen RroJrC
In charge OF the militia authorizes a denial % aii
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
NATIVES IN PE-CHI.LI RESTLESS.
French Minister ASKS for Protection OF
Pekirg-Eankow Line.

Paris Sept. IA dispatch 10 l'' us
Office from Peking announces iha' 1iS.u'
,,o,.. oo.,..rad through Pe-Chi-H Province
,i,-oa,er,,c, me security % The railway from
pat;re m Hankow. which is French-Belsidn
concession. Accordingly, the French minister
N. Dubail, protested. and asked that Ch'nese
,roops no instructed to re-establish order Inc
Minister does not expect he disorder 10 nave
serious results.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
POLICEMAN GETS THE pARac

John MeoSin. who IA SisS Il holding a political
diac1ssion with BIS parrot % The street Friday
night. was srraigned in the M..y!em court In com
pany w.:h the bird. yeste4. ,av. There was no
charge against ;he parrot. b-s Margin was accused
OF intoxicetion Magistrate Crane imposed fine
o. - and Aansin said Re didn't have much
Not. on your Me-" sald the parrot.
parrot % hl.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
Ex-cHIgF mcuLLAeH TO BE ssoKEs

John McCulagh, eN-chief Of police OF New-YorIx
Is to he real estate broker. He has formed a con,
nection with the new realty hrm OF E Tanenbaum
x * 20. AT No go Broadway. According to a report
Mt McCull3gh has for years made a careful s,,,5,.
OF Tealtl auairS and has handled property succeSS
said. ~S '@'"eS. u IS