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Mr.. Tayler resumed his questioning. you
say there is state law forbidding poIyg-
amous cohabitation, and you hevo been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
PORT ARTHUR'S PLIGHT.
RUSSIAN LOSSES HEAVY.
Fleets Reported IN Action-Land
MOUes Hidden.

Advices brought to Che-Foo by Europeans
iriven from Port Arthur indicated that the
Japanese were pressing on the fortress from
10th sides of the peninsula, and that the Rus
slams suffered heavily in recent engagements.
There were further reports of firing at sea,
but no definite news of an action between the
fleets of Admirals Wittsoeft and Togo was
received.
The FladivOstok squadron has again eluded
Admiral kamimura's warships, which were
believed to have attacked the Russians in
Krusenstern Strait. The reports of an action
were based only on the sound of guns
General Kuropatkin reported the retirement
of the japanese from failing toward Stu
Yen, and an apparent halt of all General
Kuroki's troops General Oku seems to be
moving slowly north, and strong advance
guards have been posted beyond all the passes
still held by the japanese. Advices from
Liao- Yang were conflicting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03

Battle Reported Mar Pigeon Bay
Foreigners Ordered Oat.

Che-Foo. July 1T has been learned hero
that big battle was fought on land near Port
Arthur on June 20 and %. The Japanese
were successful. and on the morning of June %
they occupied certain heights within ten miles
of Port Arthur. The First japanese Division.
which suffered so heavily at the battle of Nam
Shan, and the Eleventh Division. fresh from
Japan. were engaged. The Japa-ese losses have
not been learned. but the Russ, rs said to
have suffered very heavily.
Refugees who left Port Arthur yesterday and
who have arrived here say that wounded Rus
SLAMS were being brought in by the hundreds.
other refugees from Pigeon Bay assert that
hundreds of wounded Russian soldiers were
passing near the hay. being transported in vari-
Gus kinds OF conveyances. The Sact that the
Russian wounded were seen at Pigeon Bay.
which is due west of Port Arthur. would in
dicate that the Japanese have advanced along
the east and west coasts Of the peninsula at ths
time.
The two divisions which attacked Port Arthur
were composed OF 4O,0OO men and an indie
pendent artillery corps. rs matter of pre-
caution. the japanese have landed division
of 10000 men of the Elliot group OF
islands. and June IS they landed the Sixth
Division of 10000 men at Kerr Bay.
In the present week three large and a number
of smaller transports arrived at Port Dalny
with an independent artillery corps, siege guns
and provisions for the Eleventh Division
The few foreigners remaining at Port Arthur
with the exception OF several who are under sus-
picion. have been ordered to leave the town.
A number arrived here to-day. They included
the managers and clerks of large firms which
continued in business during the siege. The
Russians sealed the premises and gave the mer-
chants receipts for their stocks Of goods
The Norwegian steamer Sentis is in the har-
bor. ready to bring out the women and chill
dren- Every Russian subject. it is reported.
has been ordered TO take place in the ranks
and join the forces facing the invaders on the
hills back of the town.
number OF 1unlls. loaded with fresh pro-
Visions have succeeded in passing the japanese
blockading fleet One junk landed 5000 sacks
of -four. A cargo OF coal Is also said TO nave
been landed Chinese who arrived to-day say
the japanese have increased their bIockadins
feet to forty vessels.
The Russian losses IN the defence OF the heights
taken by the Japanese near Port Arthur were re-
ported by General ZiIinsky TO be about two hun
dred men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
WILL SUE FOR S4OO,OOO.
Nan Wants Damages from Knicker-
booker Com pany for Loss of -Four.

Suits fer 100000 damages against the Knick-
arboclrer Steamboat Company and the directors
Of that company, for the loss of lives and IN
jury to persons who were on the General
slocun, when she was burned, are about to be
started in the Supreme Court at White Plains
Adolf f. Molitor, of Sherwood Park. near Mount
Vernon yesterday asked the Surrogate OF west
ohas+ar to appoint him administrator of the
$1,000 of his wife Margaret, and his three
children, Carl Eva and Joseph who lost @ Their theT
hr,re suits for S400 900 against the company
and az s directors, a demand for 100000 for the
loss Of each life. The petition sets forth that
Rarnahy' tnu James X. Atkinson Charles e. Hill.
c. Dslacey Evans and Robert K story:
e,,,te Sor 400 600 each Will also be filed next
r,aaL Tor the death Of Mrs. Alice Luderman.
and for serious injury to Anna <nderman, -
White RlainA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
TO STAMP OUT BROOKLYN PooLRooMs
Farrell Says He Has Heard of None-Will
Hold Captains Responsible.

Regarding the charge that poolrooms and hand
books were fourishing in Brooklyn, Deputy Police
Commissioner Farrell said yesterday:
have no knowledge of the existence of any such
places, but am determined to stamp pool
rooms; mean to hold every police captain re
sponsible for the places in his precinct They can
find them If they exist. aud they must close them
up AS for handbook men, you know that you can
not do much with them They wary a.d Differ
of course, from pooirooms.
Inspector Mclaughlin, in charge OF the un!-
formed force in Brooklyn and Queens ordered a
special report from several captains regarding
places in their precincts that have been complained
He received these reports yesterday, but would
not discuss them. lie did say. however that one
OF the reports pretty weak"
A. J, CORCORAN TANKS for water storage all
eiz Io drda II ,IQhu-St -Adyl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
ROOSEVELTS 4RRIVAL 1T OYSTER
PRESIDENT

DELIGHTED TO GET BACK TO OYSTER BAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
Continued on fourth page.

DEwEYS PORT WINE AND GRAPE JUICE
Garnet be excelled for the sick.
n. T. Dewey 4 Sons Cov 1S Fulton St. y. Yr-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03

A. j, CORCOR-AN TANKS for water storage all
.eizesr ta order. II John-st-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03
Battle ON THE SEA.
Il Long Engagement Reported off
Port 4rthur.

Che-Foo. July 2.-JUnknlen who have arrived
here from Port Dalny say they heard heavy
nr1ng all day yesterday and until noon to-day
while junkmen who have come in from Port
Arthur report that part OF the Japanese dess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-03

The Russian losses IN the defence OF the heights
taken by the Japanese near Port Arthur were re-
ported by General ZiIinsky to be about two hun
dred men
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23

els or many machines that have borne
an important part In the development
Of the nations industries. The earliest
form of every device of human inven-
ton. so far as possible, is shown here.
For instance, you may see the actual
sewing machine that was the first con-
trivance of its kind every constructed;
1t was patented In 1S46 by Elias Howe.
The first typewriter, patented by @.
Thurber In 1912; the model of the first
cast iron plow, patented by Charles
Newbold in 1897; the first screw pro-
peller, invented by Robert Hook in
1850; and many other "first' things
are to be seen. The model Of Abraham
I.incoln's celebrated device for lifting
steamboats, Off shoals is shown here.
The first harvesting machine, made in
the year $50 b. c., Is one of the most
ancient exhibits at the Exposition.
There is also a model of the first steam
engine. made in Egypt In the same
year.
Every foot Of the 100000 feet Of
floor space in Uncle Sans Worlds
Fair building is occupied by exhibits
of surprising interest, and every phase
of the peoples welfare is shown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23
CURIOUS THINGS FROM CHINA
The Most Magnificent Beds Ever Seen
Are Part Of The Celestial Empires
Worlds Fair Exhibit.

The Chinese exhibit at the Worlds
Fair Is filed with pleasing surprises.
Some of the most magnificent articles
of furniture are part Of this wonder
full display. The carving and inlaying
of ivory, bone and wood illustrate the
marvellous skill Of the Chinese.
Models included In this interesting
exhibit show the homes and home life
of the Chinese. their weddings and
funerals, Chinese tea house, restau-
rant and shop. Chinese weaving and
some Of the beautiful silks and wear
ing apparel Of the Chinese and their
methods of manufacturing them.
One feature of the exhibit Is two
magnificent Chinese beds, each of
which has the appearance OF being a
small house Of great beauty. One Is a
summer bed, the other for winter. The
summer bed Is hand carved and inlaid
with ivory and bone figures and land
scapes eXquisitely carved and 80
skillfully joined as to appear part OF
the wood. The bed and furniture are
of carved bamboo The bed consists Of
an anteroom, with tables, chairs and
tea stands, and in an inner room, which
Is the sleeping apartment, there Is a
couch with coverings Of gauzy silks.
The winter bed Is still more elabo-
rate. 1t consists of three compartments.
The first contains four chairs, a tea poy
| and chest of drawers. This Is the sit
ting apartment. The second Is the dress
ing room, and the third Is the sleep
ing apartment, or the couch itself. The
furniture Is of rosewood inlaid with
ivory carving Of birds, flowers and
trees. The couch Is covered with silks
of the finest texture and In gaudy col
ors. The sleeping compartments are
lighted with Chinese lanterns Of silk
hung at the outer entrance, while the
light enters through gauze panels, hand
painted and in forms of rosewood In
laid with ivory figures.
A table and dish made Of highly pol
ished ash, with exquisltely carved
bamboo figures inlaid, are shown. The
work is so artistically done that each
article seems to have been made OF
one piece Of wood.
There is also large display Of Chi
nese lanterns made Of silk, gauze and
other light material and some made Of
beads artistically arranged with glass
centers. The silk and gauze are beau
tifully hand painted.
There are models of some Of the
great Chinese temples, theaters and
arches, showing elaborate carving In
wood and ivory and two large elephant
tusks exquisitely carved.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23

FAIR.
but Is one of the most improved mail
cars, in which men attached to the
United States railway mail service are
actively engaged in throwing" the
mails. Here you will see the postal
clerks at work, just as they work while
speeding along a railroad track.
A curious collection of old time rel
les from the postoffice museum at
Washington illustrates as no verbal
description can do the crude begin
nings of the postal system. One of
these relics is an old fashioned stage
coach that once carried United States
mails through a portion of the Louisi-
ana purchase territory. President
Roosevelt. who once inspected 1t, ex-
amined with rough riders interest
the bullet holes which stage robbers
and mountain brigands shot through
its stiff leathern curtains. Generals
Sherman and Sheridan and President
Garfield rode in this old coach during
the strenuous days Of frontier life.
Among the collection of documents
in vogue in the early days is to be
seen the old book of accounts kept by
the first postmaster general, Benjamin
Franklin, all written by hand. There
is rare collection of stamps, includ-
ing ancient Filipino, Porto Rican and
Cuban stamps. The postoffice depart
ments exhibit occupies 12,46G square
feet.
Across the aisle, at the right, Is the
exhibit Of the new Department of
Commerce and Labor, occupying 1906
square feet This exhibit shows what
the new executive department stands
for and what it is accomplishing. Mr..
Carroll d. Wright, United States Com
missioner of Labor. had charge Of the
preparation OF the exhibit. Charts ar
ranged by him., showing the rapid
growth of the nation In agriculture,
arts. manufacture. population, etc, are
of special interest to sociologists and
all students of the labor problem. The
Census Bureau exhibit Is made In this
section. 1t shows the tabulating ma
chimes used In compiling the census re-
ports. The Lighthouse Board, also op-
Grating under this department, shows
the great revolving lenses in light
houses, with other interesting appli-
ances.
The space in the projecting north
west corner Of the building is devoted
to the Library of Congress. The edi-
fee which houses this library at Wash
ington is held by many architects to
be the most beautiful building In the
world. Its interior decorations, by e. |
mer Ellsworth Garnsey, furnish one
Of the chief delights of visit to the |
national capital. A large model OF this |
splendid building Is feature of the |
exhibit. The decorative features of |
the interior are reproduced in their |
original colors.
The next exhibit ON the right hand |
side Of the central aisle is that Of the |
Interior Department, occupying 11,792
square feet. In this large space the
visitor finds SO many things Of CON-
polling interest that he is loath to |
eave. The Patent Office exhibit be- |
ongs to this section. There are mod
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23
UNCLE SANS
WONDERS
All Executive Departments Send
Treasures to the
Worlds Fair.
Display Installed In the Largest Gov.
ernmental Exposition Building Ever
Constructed - Precious Doeu.
ments - Relics of Famous
Statesmen and Soldiers.
Working Postal
Exhibit.

The United States Government build.
ing at the Worlds Fair occupies an
elevated site just south of the main
picture of the Exposition. The great
central dome of the Government build
ing Is visible from the very center of
the Fair, looking across the picturesque
sunken garden that lies between the
Palaces Of Mines and Metallurgy and
Liberal Arts.
The hill slope in front Of the Gov
eminent building Is terraced with
broad stairways almost completely
covering the slope. The building Is 500
feet long by 250 feet wide and Is the
largest structure ever provided at an
exposition by the federal government.
1t is distinguished from all the other
large buildings at the Exposition by
the steel truss construction, the entire
roof being supported by steel arches,
forming a splendid domed ceiling.
In this building are installed the ex-
hibits of all the executive departments
of the government. The building Is q
vast storehouse Of an endless variety
of treasures dear to the heart of every
true American. Precious documents
are to be seen here, and the autographs
of our great men of the past are on
display. Relics of famous statesmen
and soldiers, carefully preserved
through generations, are exhibited.
Each governmental department has in
stalled an exhibit showing its official
character and mode of operation.
Entering the Government building
from the eastern end, the visitor sees
at his left railroad postotiice car.
This Is not mere coach standing idle,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23

A Canadian university man Is enliv-
ening his home circle with the follow
ing story: He was touring In Scotland
last summer. One Sunday morning he
put his little hammer in his pocket the
Is IN amateur geologisb and, stroling
out upon the hills. began to chip off
such specimens of rock as interested
him. A native passing by looked on
with frown. Sir" he said do We
ken yer breakin' more than stones
there?" "Breakin' the Sabbath. eh?'
said the young Canadian, with laugh
and, to appease the Scot. he put away
the hammer and walked q little way
with him. A turn Of the road revealed
the ruins OF II castle. what castle is
that" said the stranger. ITS moo the
day." was the severe reply, ito be
speirin' sic things."-London Outlook.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23

holders have arranged to receive visit
ors. These houses are In every section
Of the city, and the rates at which
guests will be received Is n matter Of
record on the books Of the bureau.
The Inside inn hotel on the Tx
position grounds, has n capacity for
5000 guests. The Exposition manage
ment has control Of the rates, which
have been fixed at from $3.50 to $3.50
per day, European plan, including ad-
mission to the grounds. On the Amer
lean plan the rates range from SO to S.
per day. The hotel Is 400 by 500 feet
and Is three stories high.
There are more than 100 established
hotels in st. Louis, and signed agree
ment has been made between many Of
their managers with the Exposition Of
1icials that rates shall not be raised
during the Exposition period. Many
new hotels have been built on sites ad-
jacent to the Exposition grounds, and
the published fixed rates warrant the
assertion that no one need pay exor-
bitant rates for accommodations either
at hotels or private houses.
Among the new hotels may be men
toned the Hotel Napoleon Bonaparte,
which stands at Clayton avenue and
Sklnker road, overlooking the EXPOSE
ton grounds. This hostelry will ac-
commodate 5000 persons. The rates,
European plan, are from 81 to So per,
day. The Grand View hotel, south of
the Exposition, on Oakland avenue, has
a capacity for 5000 guests, and the
rates are 81 to $3.50 per day, European,
and 81 to $3.50 per day on the Amer
lean plan. The Kenilworth, on West
Park boulevard and Billion avenue, has
a capacity Of 1900 guests, with a rate
of $3.50 per day.
The above mentioned are few Of the
new hotels that have been erected near
the Exposition grounds for the accom-,
mediation Of Worlds Fair visitors. Air
told there are about twoscore. All are
within easy walking distance, and all
are situated on high ground, with COM
prehensive views Of the grounds. All
Of the structures are well built, and I'm
some of them the most luxurious quar-
tiers are obtainablc. The rates are es-
tablished and will not be increased dur
ing the EXPOSITION,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23
They All Saw 1t Move.

Mrs. Burton. with her husband, Sir
Richard Burton. the famous traveller
and two ladies. had driven out of
Triest to a village dance and were sit
ting in the carriage listening to the
band. In telling Of it she said:
Suddenly. at the top of a roof,
caught sight Of rat. which appeared
to me to be spellbound by the music.
"Lookw said. Don't move. but
watch that rat fascinated by the mu-
sic"
So we all sat and watched it and
thought 1t most interesting that rats
should be susceptible to music like liz
ards and snakes.
We all saw it move. We all saw its
head turn and its tail move. and we
kept still, not to brighten it away. The
next day. feeling so much interested In
the affair." we sent to Inquire about it.
The rat. II turned ont. was made of
painted tin and fixed to the top Of the
house. So much for imagination.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23
WORLDS FAIR HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS.
Ct. Louis Hostelries Prepared to Handle
Vast Thronas-Prices Not to Be In
oreased--Hotel Inside Of the Elk.
position Grounds With Ca
pacity For 5000 Guests.

Ample hotel accommodations have
been provided for the Worlds Fair
outside of the Exposition grounds,
The Exposition management has or
ganized free information service A
pamphlet has been issued for gratul-
tous circulation explaining many Of
the conveniences that have been pro.
vided. A list of all the hotels, with
rates, is contained In this pamphlet.
The entire city has been canyassed,
and many thousands of private house
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23
WHARFAGE FREE AT ST. LOUIS
Twenty Miles of River Front For Wa
ter Craft at Worlds Fair City.


Free wharfage will be given to all
boats landing at st. Louis during the
Worlds Fair. Traffic Manager Hill
leary Of the Exposition and Joseph T..
Whyte, harbor and wharf commission
er of st. Louis, have decided on the To-
cations assigned to the various kinds
Of boats.
Yachts. steam launches and all boats
propelled by their own power have
been assigned wharf space between
Chotcau avenue and Biddle street.
These streets, running east and west,
form the boundary lines for the CEN
trail business district Of the city.
House boats have been assigned
wharf space north of Biddle street
and south of Choteau avenue.
st. Louis has river front Of twen-
ty miles. The Broadway line Of the
Transit company parallels the river
from the city limits on the north to
Jefferson Barracks on the south. At
no point are the cars more than five
blocks from the Mississippi river. The
Worlds Fair may be reached for one
fare by transferring to any Of the
eight lines that cross Broadway and
reach the Exposition grounds.
No charge will be made for wharf
age. Application for space should be
made to the harbor and wharf COM
missioner at the City Hall, on Twelfth
street, between Market street and
Clark avenue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23
Too Much For Him.

Voltaire could not speak much Eng
lish. The reason why he refused to
study the language is this: 1t was
drilled into him that plague" was
pronounced "plaig," which he thought
very pretty and acceptable. But right
on top of it he was introduced to
"ague," which his teacher said must
be called r"a-gue." Finding 1t impos-
sible to reconcile the difference, he
went off into philosophical tantrum
and dropped the study.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-06-23
Cost Of SEEING the Worlds Fair.

From any point within 300 miles Of
st. Louis person may travel to the
Worlds Fair this year, view the Won
ders of the Exposition for three days
and expend the same money he would
pay In any other year for train fare
alone. This is an absolute fact.
The Western Passenger Association
has agreed on ten day excursion rate,
250 miles or more from st. Louis, for
one and one-fifth fare for the round