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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
PLAN FOR SETTLEMENT
Anthracite Officers Offer to Submit the
Check Weighing Controversy
to Judge Gray.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Aug. 9.-At the
meeting OF the anthracite board Of
Cancellation the operators presented a
plan for the settlement of the check
weighmen and check docking boss
questions.
The operators asked that the entire
controversy be submitted to Judge
George Gray. the chairman of the an
thracite Goa strike commission. his de-
cision to be final and binding. The
miners asked for time to consider the
proposal, and action was deferred until
the mex meeting of the board. which
will be held on August IL.
In view of the fact hat President
Nichols of district No. 1. in a public
statement proposed hat Judge Gray be
asked to settle the question it is likely
that the whole matter eventually will
be submitted to Judge Gray.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
DETAILS oFaA NIGHT BATTLE.
Splendid Test of Quality of the Armies
at Molten Pass.

Molten Pass, Aug. 9.-(Correspond-
ence of the Associated Press.)-"Night
fighting is the test of soldiers" re-
marked one of the foreign attaches
when he visited the scene of yester-
days bloody affair, and the Japanese
certainly ave proved their quality
this time"
Probably no incident of the war has
placed the Japanese soldiers in a more
trying situation than the night attack
at Molten pass; n nowhere have
they gained q more complete victory
against great disadvantages.
None of The correspondents with the
army heretofore has been permitted to
witness fighting at q closer range than
their view of the crossing of the YaIu
from a safe and comfortable etninence
on the walls of WIFI. When CORE
~spondents or military attaches have
attempted to get the actual scene of
events, their u~nfailingly courteous
guardians have always rebuffed them
with the explanation that it is very
dangerous; that they are the guests OF
the Japanese government, II the gov
eminent is responsible for their safety.
On this occasion, however, the cor
| respondent of the Associated Press
| was able to see the conduct of the SOL
diers on the field. and their treatment
of their wounded and captured enemies
in the heat of fighting. Whatever rea-
SOILS Oh military pOlCy Italy IellQeT Sc"
crecy desirable, there certainly is moth
ing in the actions of its soldiers that
need make the Japanese government
keep spectators to the rear. The treat
ment of the Russian victims ct the
incompetency of their officers was all
that the most enlightened nation could
expect.
Fighting Half Naked.
When the correspondent arrived at
| tJa trapch whore IaCa than q nrnnan nj
of Japanese, rushing from their beds
without time to dress, had STAYED off
the Russians onslaught, at first with
bayonets and swords, the Russian dead
and wounded still lay where they had
fallen on the wet grass slope. How
fierce hat hours work had been was
evidenced by pools of blood in the
ditch. and red trails smeared all over
the grass and stones on the hillside
before it.
In his fighting Lieutenant Kono
alone killed several Russians, almost
stroke of his sword. When he exhibits
ed the weapon afterward its edge
looked like a saw blaze. It has since
been sharpened for further use.
Although the fight had begun only
three hours before, the Japanese adj
vance was q half mile down the valley
pursuing the Russians. The japanese
dead had been removed to the temple
behind the crest of the Hill, and parties
of soldiers from one of the companies
in the reserve were going about the
field with trenching spades, burying
the lead Russians where they lay
marking the graves with q stake or a
pile Of stones.
The Russians had gone into action
wearing heavy overcoats and carrying
their bags of black bread. They had
dropped both on the field. Already
while some details We're burying the
dead, and some were caring for the
wounded, others had gathered the de-
bris from the field and piles of coats
we're stacked on the temple steps. The
Japanese system is not only thorough
but quick.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
JAP SHIPS
Were Driven Off With Loss, One Be
ING Badly Injured,

ing Badly Injured.
st. Petersburg, Aug. lO.-Emperor
Nicholas has received the following dis
patch from Niccroy AleXiefr, dated at
Mukden, August T:
"~Telegrarts received today from Port
Arthur and from the commander of the
squadron tRear Admiral Withoft) state
that the cruisers Bayan. Askold, Pal
lada and NoVik and some gunbOats
steamed out Of the harbor on July &c
for the purpose of bombarding the en-
emN's positions. They were attacked
0y the Japanese battleship Shin Yen,
the protected cruisers Chiyoda, Itsuku-
shima ana NatsCshima, and two sec
ohu class cruisers, with thirty torpedo
boats.
a eight-inch shell from the Bayan
burst in the stem of The 1tsukushima,
placing that ship cut of action. There
upon all the Japanese ships steered for
the open sea, and at the same time the
chiyoda was damaged by a Russian
mine. AS the Chiyoda was sinking by
the head she Steered toward Talien
bay. A shot from battery % also dam
aged q Japanese gunboat which was
sighted.
"On July 81, in view Of the Japanese
having taken the general offensive
against u land positions. the Bayan,
Captain Reitzenstein, the battleship
RetVizan, the Pallada, Askold and
NoVik. the coast defense ships Gre
mtashchi and Otvashni. the gunboat
Galiak n twelve to~rpedoboats, under
the command of Rear Admiral Les
chincky. were obliged TO support CIR
right flank at the demand Of Lieuten-
ant General Stoessel.
Our ships, preceded by mine dredges,
am toward Lungatan, from where
they bombarded the japanese posi-
! tsntN- ,,. - ~ o.. hot. y ,1-,N
which they effected by the same pre-
cautions, Il mine exploded Under II
of the drcdgcs.
Rear Admiral Without estimated
that the enemy's naval forces off Port
Arthur July so consisted of five battle
ships, five armored cruisers, ten other
cruisers and fOrty-eight torpedo
| IN 1t :"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
IOWA WOMAN FIRST.
eiics Battle, OF CoEfax, Leads Her Sc,
in Line at Devils Lake.

Rilce Battle, OF Colfax, Leads Her Sc,
in Line at Devils Lake.
Devils Lake, n. D., Aug. 1O.-C. b.
tohlin. a writer in the national maya
aae' the Review of Reviews, held first
5iace in line with q revolver and reg
,5ered first in the Devils Lake land
.V1eEy, which opened here this morn
eonlin is a we'll known siberian
n&Yeier and writer. Five hundred were
ihe' All Is quiet. The first woman
= register was Alice Battle, of Colfax,
Despite reports sent out to the con
adFE Hon. John Mckinney, who is In
large or the registration for the TT.
tolleh indian reservation lands here,
Vas announced there would be no
0esdnge In the rulings rega. ding re-
adjustments.
u mad been unofficially stated and
generally understood here that a per-
~ drawing the right to file or a quar-
y section of the land in this reser-
't@toh' could not relinquish and fix it
~ a.y way for another person to file
~ Nhe land, but Mr.. Mckinney denies
1hs rumor, and says that all rules
pn ~ ! governed the drawing in the
ms ngssond, will be inforced here, and
tiNiS tnan ever before.
Costs $500 to ReIinquish.
nay 10 fe!tnquish the right of an entry
r Ill II Is only necessary to sign the
Iva form, give 1t to the person who
naS. to file it, and accompany the
ptS nllng papers with another $24O,
81, aa ~ Tees. This will make It cost
fbb H. $500. on the start to enter
ani isaha, but some OF it Is worth $4,000
Il = S4,Vo0 per quarter. Land adjoining
p pS held at $45 per acre.
soISiasss regarding the registration of
foiiLa.eEs sailors will be more closely
Intoo"ea than they were In South Da-
haro' according TO the officer In charge
rara, a special blank has been pre-
har55o Tor this opening. which will go
care, WIN the agents. 1t will be the
ia ~ o5 q great deal Of dissatisfaction
feoni mummy man, and Just what the
arrangements will be along that line
,ptIn been made known.
ln,aNe government officials are very
arst thai VIM. Mccormick,
sbnrliai 9n who drew in the Rosebud,
acsa,I nave a contest on his hands on
MI t OF his dealings with agents.
20 ~ people will come here than VIII
tia - arand Forks. Many people from
ION the west.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
JAPS 0 o FOR CRISIS.
They Think They Must Come to "a
Head at Lao Yang Soon.

Toxic, Aug. 1G-General k~uropatkin's
success in e~XtTicating his army from
the LAO Tung peninsula without dis
aSter has elected much praise from the
.Ja0aneSe. The concentration of this
enemy at Ia Chou at one time seemed
certain to involve it in disaster. 1t was,
popularity believed that a general decis-'
i've battle would either be fought at
Tatchekiao or Kai Cheng. 1t is consid-
cred here that kuropatkin sacrificed
his prestige by abandoning an immense
territory without Il battle. He was
forced to abandon or destroy valuable
stores and munitions Of war when the
TRANSFORMATION was the most serious
sproblem to the Russians. lie also I'M
paired the morals of his army. but ne
preserved his men and guns. 1t Is evil
dent that he had hoped and planned to
check the japanese advance at Tatche-
klao. Then, after holding the enemy In
check. it is believed to have been his
purpose to concentrate his remaining
force at Lilac Yang and to strike ku-
roki.
The unexpected loss of the Russians
left Mt Tatchekiao and the appearance
of the japanese at Takusfan has forced
| the abandonment and surrender WITH
out a fight, of the Yin ko", Hai Chehg
and N~eWchWang.
1t is generally believed that the crisis
will come shortly at Lao Yang, II
| hat Kuropatkin will be forced to give
battle. whatever his present purpose
may be.
armies are pressing northWard, and
General Kuroli is close at hand ready
10 take any part necessary IN the gen
eral play.
tof Newchwaug) has enormously Sltlpil-
! fed the transportation propitlH loL tis
Tananesa, 1t gives their two armies
Cre'edom of movement which they have
heretofore not possessed.
The japanese are speedily repairing
the railroad. which the Russians failed
to seriously damage in their nasty re-
front.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
MONTANA WRECK.
Special Train of Road Superintendent
Crashed Into Work Engines
One Man Killed.

Bozeman, Mont. Aug. 9.--The special
train Of superintendent Boyle of the
Montana division OF the Northern Pa
ciflc railway crashe into two work
engines in the east end of the Bozeman
yards.
Thomas McGuigal of Cedar Rapids.
Ia, travelling engineer for the Northern
Pacific, vas killed and his body is now
beneath the wreckage Of the engine OF
the special.
William Crast of Helena. engineer of
the special. and his fireman, Charles
Pepper, were both fatally scalded, n
their deaths are thought to be q mat
ter of but a few hours.
The Boyle special was taking Presi-
lent Elliott's special car from Bozeman
to Livingston to be ready for Mr.. Ell
lott when he shall ave completed his
tour of Yellowstone park.
The work train engines had been
switching in the yards. Evidently the
engineers We're not aware of the
time of the arrival of the special, as
they were both on the main track when
the special arrived.
Both Engineers Hays and Nugent.
with their firemen, jumped when they
saw a collision was inevitable and all
escaped
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
HAY WARNS POWERS.
secretary Tells Them That Cotton
Cannot &c Treated the Same as
Coal--Mou End Comnnrnn

Washington, Aug. 1O.-Tollowing is a
summary of the declaration by Score
tary Hay on the right of neutral ma
tons during war, embodied in a circu-
lar to the American ambassadors in
Europe;
"The recognition of the principle of
Il treatment of coal and other fuel in
the case Of raw cotton. as absolutely
c~ontraband of war, might ultimately
iead to the total inhibition OF the sale
by neutrals TO the people of b~elligerent
states, of all articles which could be
finally converted TO military uses. Such
IN extension of the principle, simply
because they arc shipped by a neutral
to the non-blockadcd port of a belliger-
ent, Would not appear to be in accord
ahce with the reasonable and lawful
rigltS OF ncutral commercial
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
A PORT ARTHUR ASSAULT.
Graphic Pictures of Japs Attack on tn
Russian Works,

Chefoo, Aug. 9.-"Port Arthur GER
tainly will fall inside of one or two
months, depending on how fast the
Japanese move"
This opinion was expressed today by
an educated Russian who has just ar
rived here from Port Arthur by junk.
He occupied an important s~emi-oftlcial
position at Port Arthur, and his views
are regarded as valuable.
Newspapers published at Port Ar
thur. and brought here today, give
f~ragnlcntary details OF the recent heavy
fighting there. The Japanese artillery
opened a desultory fire the afternoon
of July %. That night the Russians
slept on their arms in the trenches.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
a LITTLE TOO POINTED
Was the Real Boss Here,' and
Was Thrown Out.

Columbus. O., Aug, ct leaks cut
today that Lincoln Steffens, the writer
on state and municipal reform matters.
was put out of the governors Office
by Governor Herrick when Steffens be-
gan his interview.
What do You niean?" slowly asked
the governor.
II know you were elected governor"
continued Mr.. Stetfens, but who really
u things here?"
There is the door, sir" replied the
governor indignantly. II viii let YOU
know I am running things here now.
Good day, sir"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11

IDn6rn Arr n M. ~.
e,o,1oa inc lhieS CORE
'poi'ueI' at TOXIC under date of Au-
gust l. says that there are unofficial re,
ports there that the Jlngnasn ho,a can.
tured comraaaino ranittaaa -, ~
ro.n,., I'Si''oI'S llotIil diio
~ u ioFi arthur at Il distance
oi 2'ioV yards from the main line OF
Russian defenses,
G. D,.
30 l ~'le'H'"I&' Aug 9,-l.ieutenant
General SloeSSel, commanding the Rus
sian military at Port Arthur in an nm
dated dignat,h. T., mo .,,u,n
- $500 ''S I"pet'i says
! '''! HAPPY 10 report that the troops
iepUlSvi All the Japanese attacks On
July 26, - and IS with enormous losses,
"'The parrisnp,s ootr,,siar,
t,a o,5;,or, ,r,- wa \
In meet assisted IN the
delellSe by Dombarding the japanese
flank.
our losses during the three 1oys
were about 1900 nan and 40 officers
killed or wounded.
According 10 statements of Chinese
and PASSENGERS 1he ~,Janarrse lost as
many as 10000.
Their losses were so great that 1ho
enemy had~not time to remove the dead
and wounded.
A telegram from Chefoo, dated An
gust I, says that according to Chinese
Information a fierce battle was fought
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
MORE FIGHTING DETAILS.
Gallantry of the Japanese in Attack at
Sinoucheno.

Sinoucheng.
Si~moucheng, Aug. Q. There was
heavy fighting here for two days. The
Japanese commenced attack at dawn of
July 80, with long range rifle fire on the
Russian right. The Russians wasted
no ammunition in replying TO this fire,
and the japanese brought a mountain
battery to their support. They then
moved forward In order to secure q
better range, the infantry racing across
the Russian one of fire to secure n post
nearer the ridge on the Russian right.
Many fell during the advance, but the
remainder CALAMITY pressed on and got
under V of the ridge. The battery
followed, galloping forward recklessly
as we'll as the nature of the ground per-
mitted.
There was no fault to find with thei,
shooting from the new position, from
which they concentrated their shell and
rifle fire on the Russians, compelling
the latter to fall back $50 yards to a
better cover. Then, a battery coming
to their support, the Russians turned
the tide of battle and silenced the Jap
anese guns, four of which dismounted.
The Japanese then retired from theif
position and with the remainder Of
their forces attacked at other points,
pressing through a Kaolen field to with
in 400 yards of The Russian trenches.
lNSS loSt ueilNliN' Tue ituSSldllS, now
ever, did not suffer except from the ex.
trCme heat. Towards evening the Rus.
slams tapped the japanese ~heliograph
communication and found the Japanese
were preparing for a flank movement
General Z~assalitch extended his fanl
companies and headed off the move.
ment.
General Mishtchenko had a hot fight
on the Russian flank. His cavalry at
tackled the japanese. infiicting a heavy
loss. and retired safely TO its former
position. The battle a resumed hot.
~ the morning of the 31st. The Jap.
anese tried to envelope the Russian left
but they were met by a division of o
brigade, posted especially in expectai
ton of their movement, and were driv
Ell back with loss.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
3
QUIET AT NEWCHWANG.
Trade Is Good Considering the Prevail
ina Conditions.

Ncwchwang. Aug. IA JAPANESE
3 : ut trin nm the river, reports that she
f e u' y few shots at the sunken Russian
~ sIyouch which, it is stated
as previously reported. The Russians
Destroyed their stores before leaving
All is quiet here and trade fairy
brisk considering the circumStantGs,
m japanese restrictions resar9ins slo
hounds Of settlement are fis'u'S ~
forced.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
CHINA PLEDGES REVENUE
Effort to Raise Funds for Improvement
of Whamapu River.

London, Aug. 9.-The Pekin CORE
spondent of the Times, In a dispatch
referring to the improvement with the
financial assistance of China of the
Wamgpu river, on which Shanghai is
situated, says thai the foreign office
has notified Mr.. Conger, the American
minister, that China will pledge the
opium ana inland revenues of the prov
ince of Szechuan, yielding 100000 taels
annually, and the opium revenues Of
the prefecture of Suchau, yielding 20o,-
900 taels annually, at the same time
agreeing that these revenues shall not
be pledges to any other service what
ever Minister Conger has referred the
matter to the state department at
washington
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
,....;u,e Hold War Council.

st, petersburg, Aug. San imp4 ers
~ oonference between the ministers
a. war and marine, the Ggan9 ao D y
Alexis, high admiral, oiae LEW wh H,
Motto, one Of Kuropath!h f e WITH
has just arrived from emne 1nr and others
Spa Inn Military situation. was held at
po+arhOf palace TO-DAY.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
p,,p on Pennsylvania Bank

wr,,asbarre. Pa, Aug. S.-Through
minors the W~ilkesbarre deposit
Ind Ind savings bank, was t eEa saoJec5e a
ta'a run on the part OF 5Vv lo[uier o C.
positoiS,. ow reouiring sixty days notice
OF I!i1 W. run was checkea
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11

Chefoo. Aug. S.--A reliable auta nrti ci.
eipht Russian warships palt'ei,
say ei5 The recent three days battle
pat 15ort Arthnr. Since then the Seyas-
49,, and Amur have been repaired
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
MONTANA FOREST FIRES
Damage VIII Reach Many Thousands
of Dollars.

or Dollars
Kalispell, Mont, Aug. S.-Forest fires
IRE still raging with undated fury in
The timber lands of this country and
the damage will run up into the thou
sands of dollars. Small holders of tim
Der lands are the chief sufferers. They
are not only losing their timber but
their cabins and home buildings as we'll
as their stock of provisions and hay
and grain for their animals are being
rapidly consumed. Their condition In
many instances will be d~eplorable.
=. The area of timber thus far cons
sumed amounts to several townships.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
Ian shins Reported Lost.

s., Petersburg. Aug, S;-A pfiva he
I1es of The japanese cruisers Chi l2i,as
and Its~ukushima. by explosion Oh rliii''
nrf Pnrt Arthur.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11

minnesota encouragement Dead.
Mimi, Aug. 8.-Former
EeShessman Mark TT. Dunnell, Of the
hea minnesota district, died today
!. Aeart disease.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
MOB HANGS A NEGRO
Outraaer of a Little White Girl Taker
From Jail and Strung to a
Tree.

Richmond, Va, Aug. S.-Andrew Dud.
,ey the negro who assaulted little
Bloomer Mccain in Nelson county
Nas taken by a mob from the officers al
Alton last night and hurried to tho
scene of the crime ara hanged from &
traa
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-08-11
GREAT JAP LOSS
is NOW REPORTED
SAID to Have Reached 10000
to $4,000 in the Latest
Fight.
PORT ARTHUR ONCE MORE
Report of Its Fall Is Sent Out From
Nagasaki, But Fails Of Confirma-
ton in Other Quarters-News
From the Front.
PORT ARTHUR ONCE MORE

London, Aug. A.-The Times CORE
Spohdent at Toxic, under date of Au-
gust l. says that there are unofficial re-
ports there that the Japanese have cap
'ufed commanding positions north and
northeast OF Port Arthur at a distance
OF ESQ yards from the main line of
Russian delenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-26
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

A son was born yesterday to MT and Mrs Peter Meehan of Charles street.
 Mrs John Smithwick of New Britain was the guest yesterday of her mother, Mrs John Fruin of Riverside street. street.
 -Dr Frederick c. Margraff and Miss Jennie J. Clark will be married at the home of the bride, corner of Washing ton avenue and Clark street, tomorrow afternoon.
 -The Rev Father Gleeson, pastor or St Patrick's church, met with a serl- 'ous accident yesterday afternoon about half past 4. He was walking between the parochial residence and the church when he slipped on some ice and fell The ligaments of the right leg were sprained. Dr Farrell rendered s1rgi- cal assistance. Father Gleeson will be unable to attend to his duties for two or three weeks, owing to the injury.
 The advent of cold weather has caused much sickness and the doctors are rushed with calls. Sick people will do, well to remember whenever they want a prescription to be niied, to send 1t to A. c. Walkers pharmacy, where the prescription materials arc the best that money can buy. hyery- thing is fresh and pure. There IS no substitute. The dector's directions are always carried out with aDsoiute accuracy and the utmost care Is taken that there are no mistakes. The prices are the lowest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-26
A. F. COWLRS.

Our prices, like the mercury Of late, have been going lower and lower un- til they are way below zero. Nothing like pre-inventory sale and zero weather to put. prices where any pocketbook can buy Trimmed or Untrimmed Hat for half price and less. Our hats must go, even if it takes colder weather to stimulate a lower price. Certainly you never found bargains like what We are offer ing. Soc on the value and less buys our best goods. Can you afford to pass this opportunity by. Come and see. B AND 55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-26
CHARTERS AND TAXES.
Lists of Some of the Ansonia Bus-
 mess People Increased.

Derby, Jan 26.-To meet an apparent deficit in the city funds for the next fiscal year, the trades union city ad- ministration of Mayor Stephen Char ters, in Ansonia, has raised the proper ty valuation of every business corpora ton ill that town. The increases range from ten to forty per cent and swell the, grand list $1,OOOO00.
 ' was done in preference to- in creasing the tax rate one mill, which Mayor Charters told the tax board would be a hardship on the working man.
 The assessment of the Farrel Foun- dry and Machine Go, against which Mayor Charters personally led a bitter strike two years ago, was raised from $657 300 to $907, ,50O, and that of the Ansonia Sentinel, which opposed Char ters for mayor, from $2S, 1000 to $S6, 900. Tn appraisement of the American Brass Go (brass trusD was raised more than $4O0,OOO. . .-,r
 Numerous appeals to the state court are expected.