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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Withdrawal Unexpected.

Liao Yang, August 2S.-7:1O D. m.)- The Russian forces have been disappoint- ed by another unexpected withdrawal. The whole eastern division and the troops on the Anshanshan position have been ordered to fall back to positions nearer Liao Yang just as the soldiers were mak- ing an advance. The Japanese are not following this portion of the Russian forces.
 The Japanese advance from the south Is apparently being pushed home. Sounds of artillery from that direction are plain CT than they were yesterday.
 The Russians had sustained hot ar- tilery fight all of August 26 on the east ern front, but held all their positions.
 At o'clock in the evening the Asso- ciated Press correspondent crossed over to the left flank. The understanding was that the Russians would concentrate heavily in the morning for an attack of the Japanese in that direction and the surprise was greater therefore at the order to retire.
 The explanation is given that the Tenth corps, especially General Herscheimarn division on The extreme left. was con fronted by a greatly superior force of Japanese. Though the Russians fought bravely and held all their positions, they had lost an immense number of off cerS.
 Most probably the retirement from the knshanshan position arose from strate- gic reasons.
 The rains had made thick and binding mud which almost paralyzed wagon transportation and made the movement Of guns even more difficult.
 Though the Japanese witnessed the slow retirement of the eastern division, they made no attempt to follow the Russians being apparently exhausted by the due of August 24 and 9 and the desperate and unsuccessful attack of August 2G. Today the sound of a cannonading Is heard plainer in Liao Yang. 1t Is more to the south than to the southeast. The Japanese seem to be advancing along the entire front, particularly nov ing with large force upon the valley of the Liao river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Says He Will Not Again Ac-
 cept Political Office
WILL CONTINUE CAMPAIGN
After Presidential Election is Over MT Hill Will Become a Private Citizen-Has Had Enough
 of Public Life.

Albany. N. Y, August 2s.-David B.. Hill, in conversation with friends here today, announced that he intends to re- tire from politics January 1, and that no matter what the result of the coming campaign may be in state or nation, he will relinquish the leadership in New York.
 He added that in the event of dem- ocratic success this fall, he would not accept any position under the national or state democratic administration, CT again become candidate for election to any office whatever.
 Former Senator Hill made these state ments on the eve of his birthday anni- versary which comes tomorrow He was born August 29 1S4S.
 In partial explanation MT. Hill said he had intended to take such action a year ago today, but was persuaded by some close personal friends to defer doing so until after the presidential election this year. Having been engaged in active politics since his youth, and having served as city attorney, alderman and mayor of Elmira, member of the legis- lature, lieutenant governor, governor for seven years, and United States senator for six years, he feels that he has been sufficiently honored by his party, and that he has rendered political service during a period of years sufficient to entitle him to be relieved of further ac- tive political effort. He desires to de- vote more time to his personal affairs and professional duties than he has in the past.
 MT. Hill will continue his work in the present campaign. and to his. friends said that he would always maintain his inter- est in democratic success, but only as a | private citizen.
 MT. Hill will speak for the democracy at the county fair to be held at Whitneys Point in this state on Wednesday of this week, to be followed by Senator Depew the next day for the republicans. --~'----------~-----~-~->> The duel continued until August 8. After a hot fight we captured and occupied | Siaokushan.
 ''On August the Russians endeavored to retake these positions. They made desperate night assaults but were re- pulsed. The Russian artillery mistook the retreaters for Japanese and fired upon them. Our reserves arrived on the tenth. greatly strengthening our position.
 ''On the night of August 13 our right wing made an attack in the direction of Yutashan. They reached Kokiatung un- discovered, and desperate fight follow ed, the lines closing in and using the bayonet in a midnight fight. The battle continued for some days. and the Japan csc finally succeeded in occupying Yuta- sham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
General KurOpatkiD Leaving His
 Advanced Positions
HE SEEMS ID BE CHEERFUL
Dispatch Tells of His Joking at the Meeting of St. George Society at Lao Yang-Japs
 Suffer Losses.

St. Petersburg August 29.-(S:45 a. m.)- All the advices from Liao Yang show that General Kuropatkin is gradually drawing in his advanced positions to the inner ring of his defences.
 After three days of heavy fighting. the latter part of which was impeded by rain, the Russians were compelled to disable six guns, which 1t was impossible to take from high positions over the muddy roads. but during the fighting on the southern front they captured some Ja- panese guns. It is reported also that they destroyed some Japanese mountain bat teries.
 / General Kuropatlin has not yet dis closed whether he intends to make de- cisive fight at Liao Yang
 General disappointment Is expressed by the newspaper correspondents at the withdrawal now in progress.
 The statement that the reserves were not called upon to hold some of the posi- tions which were abandoned, seems to show that there Is a strong force at Liao Yang which has not yet been util- ized At the same time from private messages fecelVeu rom lltao Tang, IL might be inferred that heavy movement northward has been progressing for some days.
 General Kuropatldn seems to be well satisfied with the situation. One des- patch describes him as being in high spirits and laughing and joking at meet ing of the St. George society at Lao Yang.
 The Russian losses to date are stated to be about 15O0. The Russian batteries inflicted heavy losses upon the Japanese.
 Nothing has been heard here regarding the reported cutting of the railway south of Mukden. but the fact thit n unusual mass nf Kilograms ere arrisina, aonse of which were filed late Sunday night at Liao Yang seeems to discredit the re- port. Had the Japanese destroyed the railway they doubtless would also have cut the wires.
 Several batteries which were quickly collected by Grand Duke Sorg Michaelo- witch, were dispatched to the far east today,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
MOTHER AND GIRL
 HAD SAME LOVER
TRAGEDY IN CINCINNATI FLAT RESULTS IN DEATH OF TWO PERSoNS-THE GIRL REFUSES TO TALK.

Cincinnati. August 2S-Mrs. Amanda IIarter and James Leonard Druein, aged D. were found dead in their fiat in the Normandie on Race street to- day under circumstances that indicate murder and suicide. With them lived Fanny Harter eged IA, the niece and fos- ter daughter of the woman.
 Mrs. Harter came here originally from Macon, Ga. Her husband was in business here but left her, charging her with in fidelity. It Is reported that the girl and her foster mother were jealous of each other on account of Druein who came originally from Lebanon, Ky, and while employed at the postoffce here, rented room of Mrs. Harter. The theory most credited was that Mrs Harter in a jealous fit gave the girl a beating; that Druein interfered, strangIed Mrs Harter 10 death. and afterward cut her head into pieces with a hatchet. After he had cut Mrs. Farter's body iu horrible manner 1t Is claimed that he wanted the girl to escape with him. When she re- fused to go with him. he killed himself by shooting. One theory Is that he would be caught if he remained with the girl and that he did not want to leave her.
 The girl would make no statement until tonight when she said she was sleep ing last night with her foster mother when Druein carried her to his room, locked her in and killed Mrs Harter. Then he unlocked his room and asked her to go with him. When she refused, he begged her to commit suicide with him, and threatened her life. but finally bade Ter goodbye ana shot himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Port Arthur Is Stronq.

Liao Yang August 27.-Delayed)-Num erous reliable reports which have reach ed here through despatch carrier and other persons are to the effect that de- spite the extreme Japanese measures of the past fortnight to perfect a blockade of Port Arthur by means of sinking all junks near that place. the Russians in- side of Port Arthur are considerably un- derestimated, as Is also the resisting power of the fortress, which is likely to hold out for two months, and possibly un- til January, even under such a strength Of assault as the Japanese are using.
 Contrary to the belief that the Japanese nave taken the outer forts at Port Ar thur, 1t Is now understood that the Rus sians up to August 15 were successfully defending fve-mile circular zone and that although the old town was receiving an average of twenty-five Japanese shells daily, the restaurants and clubs properly safe-guarded, continued open and there was order throughout the town, The Japanese occasionally shell the new town, and often attempt to rush the outer trenches, sometimes arriving to within 100 yards of them, when they are unable to hold their own owing to the mortality in the ranks. The wounded from Kao- fengshik are arriving here today An important engagement is expected at Kaofengshik this morning, but there has been no report from the quarter m to 10 o'clock.
 Two Japanese. supposed to be corros- pondents having cameras in their nossas- sion, were captured outside their linas
 The position at Kaofengshik at 2 o'clock this morning was unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
SOCIALISM DoWNED.
United Garment Workers of America
 Vote Against Proposition.

Buffalo. N. Y., August 28.-The United Garment Workers ot America at the last r eeting of their thirteenth convention this evening voted down a resolution committing this organization to socialism. The resolutionwas introduced by Delegate Morse of Rochester. Debate on the pro- position was long and heated. Utica, Hamilton and San Francisco delegates led the proposition and the resolution was voted down by q large majority.
 A resolution exoneratlng Acting Secre- tary Thomas J. Grochley of wrong-doing in office was unanimously adopted. The speakers condemned the Cincinnati dele gates for oesmirching his reputation by iaaking lliinsy charges in the competition for the seeretaryshlp.
 It was decided to put a paid organizer of the craft in Canada, and the executive committee was instructed to appoint an organizer for the west, with headquar- ters at San Francisco.
 The next annual convention will be held in Toronto, Ont. on the first Monday in August, 19la.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
DIMES IN KINGSTON.
Judge Parker Reserves Today for wors
 on Letter.

Esopus. N. Y. August 2s.--Judge Par ker varied his usual Sunday programme. by dining today in Kingston. With his family he went to the city in his launch and attended service at the church of the Holy Cross of which his son-in-iaw. the Rev. Charles Mercer Hall Is rector. After the service, they went to dine at the residence of Alfred Tanner, whose wife Is Mrs. Parker's sister. and later returned to Rosemount Otherwise, the day was passed without special incident.
 A few friends In the neighborhood call ed and there was the usual Sunday pro- cession of sightseers
 William r. Sheehan spent some time in conference with the judge this even ing. He will return to New York to- morrow
 No political calls have been arranged for tomorrow. Judge Parker has tried to reserve the day for work upon his let tor of acceptance. and his Is now a very large correspondence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
PORT ARTHUR REPORTED ABOUT
 TO FALL BEFORE THE JAP TROOPS
SAKHAROFF REPORTS ON
 EVENTS AT ANSHANSHAN

Sinanu and Tasintupu. Our losses amount ed to four hundred.
 yesterday evening there was a vlgor- ous engagement on the east front, the Japanese advancing on Anpinlan. They were repulsed, however, though the Rus sians had no artillery. the battle being carried on at the point of the bayonet.
 "The Russians finally 'retreated on their principal positions, supported by artil- lery.
 "The Tamboff regiment defended our position from 1 o'clock in the morning until o'clock in the afternoon, when it's colonel was wounded. The regiment was then driven out of it's position by the ire of the Japanese guns from the heights.
 Six guns were abandoned. Our losses amounted to 1500
 "On August 27 the Japanese did not take the offensive to any great extent. The Russians retired on their new posi- tions. while the Japanese advanced to Taempin by way of Yudiulxa."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
The Latter Are Forced to Re- tire From AnshaNShan
TROOPS ARE DISAPPOINTED
Order to Retire Given on Account of Situation to East-Artillery Battle in Progress Near
 Lao Yang.

Liao Yang, August 2S,-The Russians retired from Anshanshan yesterday aIter H fight which commenced on the morn ing of August 26, and which continued In desultory manner all day and night
 Arrangements for battle had been completed by night time. when the order to retire was given on account of the situation to the east
 The order was received with disappoint- ment by the troops. The retirement was made in an orderly manner.
 The plain between Anshanshan and Haicheng was covered with Japanese troops who burned the bridge and sheled the railway station after the Russian re- tirement.
 The Russian losses amounted to soO The Japanese are advancing with great rapidity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Anshanshan Evacuated.

Liao Yang, August N.-(Delay )-Af- ter o'clock yesterday the Japanese sue ceeded in commanding Kaofengshik from Pao Shankan, where their advance first began August 23 and also from their position at Liang Chikshan, on the east, In such a way as to force the Russian center and right, flank, compelling the evacuation of Anshanshan today. The Japanese south front therefore is several miles nearer LiaoYang.
 At 3.30 o'clock yesterday Japanese shells from concealed battery in the vicinity of Pani Shankan, began falling in the road west of Kaofengshik, lead ing to Liao Yang, thus threatening to sever communications to the west. The Russians still controlled the road to the north.
 The Japanese fire ceased in the even- ing, but commenced again this morning upon the Kaofengshik position, but the Russians did not reply. The Japanese apparently suspended their operations to reconnoiter while the Russians fell back to a more prominent position.
 The gradual withdrawal of the Rus sians before the Japanese advance, the Russians consider as increasing the se- curity of their position, as it is acknowl- edged that the Japanese are able to beat them in the mountains. The Russians generally praise the ability and valor of the Japanese.
 There is still heavy firing in the direc- ton of Anshanshan.
 Investigation shows that the foregoing despatch though bearing filing date of August p, was not transmitted from Liao Yang until August 2S While this des- patch, which may have been held up by the censor, indicates that Anshan- shan was evacuated August 25, the Rus sians retired from that position on Au- gust 27. The discrepancy cannot now be explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29

r Petersburg, August 2S.-The emperor < received the following telegram from lieutenant General sakharoff, dated Au- gust 27:
 Yesterday the Russians retired slowly on Anshanshan.
 t'The Japanese bombarded the Russian fortified positions and the Russians re- piled against the advancing Japanese with such effect that the Japanese were compelled to move their bivouac from Tamaema to Baceizai.
 Firing ceased at ( o'clock in the even ing.
 The hottest lighting occurred on the Russian left flank, where the Russian losses were two hundred
 .sThe Japanese had five divisions.
 "on the southeast the Russians repulsed all the Japanese attacks while our troops on the right flank assumed the offensive and drove the Japanese towards You
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
ENTRIES ANNOUNCED.
The Horses That Will Run at Sheeps-
 head Bay.

New York, August 2s.-The entries and weights for the Flying handicap at Sheepshead Bay, Monday August %, are follows:
 Beldame, 13O; Lady Amelia and Broom Stick 129; Fort Hunter, 125; stalwart, 124; Hamburg Belle, 122; Dolly spanker. 12O; Rapid Water, 119 Mercury. 118; Leon- idas IT; Ormondes Right and St. Val entlne. 115 Auditor, 113 Jason, 112; Mon tresson, Ill; Memories and Hippocrates no; Hortensia, 109; Mineola, 107; The Cricket. Spring. 106 Major Pelham, 105; Armenia, 104; Ancestor, Divination, 102; Race King, Geranium, Dick Bernard 10O Monster, Robin Hood. Crown Prince, 9s Harangue. 97 Black Amoor, Monet Topic, 95; Clovis, 8; Witchcraft. Lady Prudence. 90; Queen Belle, SS.
 Penalties accrue afternoon of August oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Silence Maintained.

Tokio, August 2.-8 D. m)-The gen eral staff maintained silence throughout today concerning the fighting in the vicinity of Liao Yang. It is reported that General Kurolxi has seized and cut the railroad south of Mukden, thus sep arating the Russian forces and cutting Liao Yang off from direct line of re- treat, but confirmation of this report cannot be obtained.
 The fighting reported occurring east and southeast of Liao Yang, Is regarded here as preliminary to a larger contest in the immediate vicinity of Liao Yang. It is expected that Generals Kurok Oku and Nodzu will press forward speedily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
TURN-OVED FAIR.
China Continues Willing Purchaser at
 Slight Advance.

Manchester, August 8.-Though trade on the cloth market during the last week was restricted by the price of cotton, the turnover was fair. China continued to be a willing purchaser at slight ad- vance, but declined offers from various sources later. Some buyers believe that extensive buying by China is nearly at an end
 India Forwarded orders at the recently acceptable figures, which have ceased to operate Some manufacturers anticipate difficulty in dealing with the customers representing India, who have permitted China buyers to choose their time for de- livery and to apparently obtain an advan- tage in price.
 The official short time period among the spinners of American yarns has now been terminated, and a meeting will be held two weeks hence to consider fur ther action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
SUPPORT CONTENTION.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Endorse Motor Engineers Claims.

New York. August 2s.-Fifteen hundred members of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers, representing localities. within 500 miles of New York. at a meet ing here today unanimously voted to sup port the contention of the motor engi- neers employed on the elevated road that the men employed in the subway shall be paid the union wages of $50 for a nine hour schedule instead of 8 for ten hour day, the rate at which General Manager Bryan of the Inter- Borough Rapid Transit company proposes to pay the subway motormen.
 Grand Chief Warren s. stone Of Cleve- land and Assistant Grand Chief Edward J. Hurler of Boston will remain here to- morrow and probably Tuesday to try to settle the difficulty with the nter-Bor- ough The men would not discuss the possibility of strike being ordered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Fall Seems Imminent.

London, August 29.-The Daily Mail s correspondent at Kobe in a despatch dated Saturday last, says:
 "Following is the position of Port Ar thur:
 "The Japanese have captured all the outlying Notifications, but the Russians still hold the citadel on Antzshan. Golden and Iiao II meuptains The Japanese are in possession of the parade grounds and barracks under the Antzshan fort on the outskirts.
 "The fall of Port Arthur is believed to be imminent It is believed that the garrison will make desperate sortie be- fore the end comes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
KILLED BY TRAIN.
Deaf and Dumb Man Run Over at
 Fort Payne.

Fort Payne, August Special )-John Rapier a well known deaf and dumb cit izen of Fort Payne was instantly killed about 1 o'clock. this afternoon by being struck by freight train on the Alabama Great Soathern railroad.
 AIr. Rapier was crossing the track on a bicycle and did not hear the coming train. He was struck fair and the body was terribly mangled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
GAS ExPLoDEs.
Two Men Killed in Accident at La
 toilette, Tenn.

Knoxville. August 2s.-An explosion of gas in an iron furnace of the Lafollette Coal and Iron company at Lafollette, Tenn. resulted in the death of two men and the serious injury of one other. The dead:
 R. 5. kinkannon. aged 35 of Max Meadows. Va; leaves wife and child.
 Fred Walker. colored, of Middlesboro, Ky.
 C w. Berry of Lafollette was desper- ately burned and cannot recover. He had been married only a week.
 The property loss caused by the ex- plosion will be light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
Attacks Against Port Arthur.

Tokio, August 2S.-(Noon "A wounded Japanese officer who has returned here gives interesting details regarding the earlier preliminary operations against Port Arthur. He says:
 Our forces after a hot fight occupied Antzulien and commenced further ad- vance. On July 30 our right wing advanc- ed on Shantaikou. our center towards ShuisEiying, and Itzuehan, and the left from the direction of Dalny The first general attack after this advance was directed against Takushan and Siao Ku- shan. The right wing then advanced to Chiaokiaweisu and sent out posts to a pine forest near KolSiatung.
 We dug trenches for our outposts, which permitted two men to stand in each. Twenty-Five meters separated each trench. These trenches proved somewhat ineffective.
 ''On August 4 our artillery opened fire for the purpose of developing the strength of the enemy. Numerous skir- mishes followed.
 sOn August the Russians mounted heavy guns in the neighborhood of Yut- ashan and shelled us. Our artillery as- s~mhIed at Chukaitung and responded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
REFoRMERs ACTIVE.
Women Try Carrie Nation Tactics in
 Kansas Town.


 Cuba, Kan, August 2S.-Four illicit saloons were wrecked by women here and much liquor destroyed. Mrs. E. O. Fites and Mrs. William McDonald. wives of prominent business men, armed with hatchets, first entered without warning the place run by Ben Hull.
 Without ceremony they began smashing everything in sight. and soon they had demolished bar and fixtures, and broken every bottle and opened every keg to he found Later they were joined by 9 other women and the entire party raided the other three places in Cuba. The stocks ana nxtures at each place were destroyed in prompt order
 Finally the women smiled into inc street great quantity of ksg beer that had been confiscated and stored at the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
PERlSHED IN SAT MEADOW.
Murderer Meets Death While Fleeing
 from His Pursuers.

Newark, N J.. August .t-Nunzlo Mo- rano, 23 years old, was shot and killed here today by his brother-in-law. Mar manno, who also shot Mrs. Morano, per- haps fatally.
 Marmanno, in his effort to elude a crowd of pursuers, ran into the salt meadow at the south end of the city where the salt covered by four feet of water is in many places ten feet deep and more, including quicksand The meadow has been searched by men in boats, but no trace of Marmanno has been found and 1t Is believed he perished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-29
REvoLUTioNIsTs ACTIVE.
BeIIigerent Vessels Are Searching
 All Passenger Boats.

Buenos Ayres, August 8.-Paraguayan revolutionary vessels are extremely ac- tive. They are carrying men. horses. and arms and are searching all passenger boats-s
 An Argentine warship yesterday threat ened to fire on the revolutionary squad ron If 1t intercepted vessels flying the flag of the Argentine Republic.