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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
THE SIEGE LESS SEVERE.
Capture of Port arthur Northern
Fort BattIeships' Injuries.

Che Foo Aug 2S.-Information which 10
great extent confirms previous reports OF tie
conditions at Port Arthur was received here 10.
day by tunks which left there on August -
and &c
The most important statement made by
passengers on these junks confirms the rePoi'e
that the Russians have been driven from the
fort immediately east of the railroad This tort
is named Rihlur-Shan and is on the Tall or the
Dragon Hills along the SUBMITS of when 'he
eastern defences of Port Arthur are built.
When the Russian forces retired from ltse-
Shan Fort they entered Fort No 10. to the noft
of Chao- Chanke. On the nights of August 10
and 49, while it raining, the japanese a'-
tempted to storm Antse-Shan Fort. which is a
strong position adjoining Itse-Shan toward the
north, but they were repulsed with heavy losses
On the night of August % heroic band OF
five hundred Japanese attempted to capture
Fort No. in storm. Almost the entire oe-
tachment was killed. The Chinese say. now
ever, that the Russians have evacuated Fort
No 3 but whether by reason OF this assault or
the japanese artillery fire cannot be learned.
The japanese are unable to occupy No. D.
The fighting from August II to August y was
severe, but since the latter date II mas peeh
comparatively light.
On August % the fort Lao-Teai-Shan was
fired on from six Japanese torpedo boats, but
the result of this action is not known
The Russian marines have left the ships in the
harbor and working at the land batteries.
Shells from the Japanese fire continue to fall in
Port Arthur and the dockyards, and the war
ships have scattered about the harbor, in at
tempts to protect themselves from the enemys
projectiles.
Chinese who was employed on the docks
at Port Arthur says that the battleships Ret
vizan Poltava and Sebastopol are badly dam
aged. The first mentioned ship rests low in the
water by the stern,
The battleshp Pobeda IS in fighting condition.
There are also four gunboats and several de-
stroyers in the harbor. The recent report that
eight destroyers escaped from Port Arthur can
not be confirmed.
The japanese are constructing forts at Louisa
Bay, northwest OF Port Arthur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
COCHRAN GIPES $500.
His Speech and Redmo"ds Bring
$4,000 to Irish Fund.

c,.-,.x,A t5autvras comfortably filled with Irish
Americans last night at the reception given oy the
Network Municipal Council or the united Irish
I.as,l. OF America FOR Mr.. and Mrs. John z. Red
,ord C,antain A J. DoneIan. Patrick O. Brien and
Coror O,Ke,lv. The audience stood up and cheered
for a minute.
DR. John G. CoyIe the permanent chairman
ard n. was introduced by Patrick Egan
DR.. Coyle emphasized that the keynote OF the
rosst,nr was the prospective self-government Of
Ireland. He said;
reply the oppression Of England ~ h TS o S9e
but the same Impression caa De made through an
Io'day as In former times was made by torCe OF
arms.
Dr Cow. then introduced Mr.. Redmond.
Mr.. Redmond said in part;
In two years have SO strens,hs;9st our posi-,
the English government we nave me- bss s' ans
VIVA or - pas been resumed The new form OF
Conspiracy whereby the Irish la9d4SdS suf "a , me
ho,deTs ,S Sa American fund Never again will free
sPssGs or l by by nayosd
Home Rule has been removed through the p"Ss"e'
o! T sne years ago when stood this platform 4
should have told you that within y year H,
m nSs than the purchase Of Irish lands 6,
would would have be PASSED ssd hat II an had
senses Already property to the ya,ue OF tenonts
mas m te or feen wears practically all of Ireland
will have changed as 10 ownership. ..h,. or can
Nothing can ever make Ireland peaceapss oi III r.
tented hut self government. irelands suneIns u
deep seated and nothing can cure ~ evem ,t
Sor,mercial point of view except eif-soVerhieh'
Mr. Redmond said he believed seat in Paria-
ment could be won in Belfast and another IN the
city of Derry. He said his mission TO America was
to raise a fund OF $4,000.
w. Bourke Cochran also Appealed TOT rutius 10
carry on the Irish movement. Almost sio''" was
either subscribed paid in in cash before tho meet
ing closed Mr.. Cochran gave 500 ,,,.u
Captain Donelan. Mr.. oBrien and MI. AsoS
also soeks. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
GENERAL CORBIN AT BULL RUN.
He Assumes Command of the Manoeuvre
Camps-Signal Corps Work

Gainesville. Va. Aug. 2S-Major General II. c
Corbin assumed command of the maneuvre camps
at Manassas. Thoroughfare Gap and this place to-
day. The 4th Artillery band welcomed him with
'"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground Mrs. Coroin
accompanied the general and remained in camp
throughout the day. taking the evening train for
Washington. General F. d. Grant, in command OF
the First Division. at Manassas and General J. F.
Bell in command of the Second Division. at Thor
oughfare Gap. well as all the brigade COM
manders from the two camps. paid their respects to
General Corbin In the afternoon. Reports from the
two division commanders were requested, and
probably will be forthcoming to- morrow.
The strength of the two main camps present IS
between 2ooo and $500 men This week this force
which will be augmented daily. will be occupied
with drills and practice work. The signal corps
under command OF Captain Carr, assisted by Cap
tain Hathaway. has connected each camp and head
quarters by telegraph and telephone. Two high
power automobiles TO be used during the
Inanosuvres to lay ground wire for field work. To-
night rocket signalling between headquarters and
Manassas, nine miles away, was carried sue
cessfully.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
SIX RUSSIAN GUNS LOST.
japanese artillery also Suffers
Rumor of Retreat North.

ST. Petersburg, Aug 29-All the news from
Liao-Yang official otherwise, shows that Gen
eraI Kuropatkn Is gradually drawing IN MS al
vanced positions to the inner ring OF his de-
fences.
After three days of heavy fighting, the latter
part of which was impeded by rain' the RUS
slams were compelled to disable SIX guns "nlch
il was impossible to move from the high posi-
tions on the east over the muddy roads, but in
the fighting the southern front they captured
some Japanese guns 1t is reported also that
they destroyed some Japanese mountain bat
teries.
General Kuropatkin has not yet disclosed
whether he intends to make decisive night at
Liao-Yang Disappointment is expressed by the
newspaper correspondents at the Withdrawals
now In progress The statement that the re-
serves were not called UP to hold some of the
positions which We're abandoned seems to show
that there is strong force at Liao-Yang which
Is not yet being utilized. From private mes
sages, however, received from Ldao-Yang 1t
might be inferred that heavy movement north
ward has been going on for some days.
General Kuropatkn seems to be we'll satisfied
with the situation. One dispatch describes him
as being in high spirits and laughing and joking
at a meeting of the st. Georges Society at
Lao-Yang.
Nothing has been heard here regarding the re-
ported cutting of tho railway south of Moukden.
but the fact that an unusual mass of kilograms
arriving, some of which were filed late on
Sunday night at Liao-Yang. seems to discredt
the report. Had the japanese destroyed the
railway they doubtless would also have cut the
wires
Several batteries. which were quickly collected
by Grand Duke Serge Michailovitch were dis
patched TO the Far East to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
PORTS FALL IMMINENT.
4duices from Japanese Sources
Hopeful of Speedy Capture.

London, Aug. 29-"The Daily Mails" Kobe
correspondent. in dispatch dated Saturday
last, says
Following is the position of Port Arthur: The
japanese have captured all the outlying FORTH
cations but the Russians still hold the citadel
on Antse-Char Golden Hin fort and the forts
on Tigers Tail and Lao-Teai-ShaE. The Jap
anese are in possession of the parade ground
and barracks under the Antse-Shan fort on the
outskirts.
minent. II is believed that the garrison VIII
make q desperate sortie before the end comes
The Chronicles correspondent with General
KuroIi. under date OF August "a. says:
The fall OF Port Arthur Is imminent. The
japanese are now within the main cefences, and
their guns command the town. Desperate fight
ing takes place night and day, and the losses on
both sides enormous.
The Russians making furious counter a.
tacks. but the Japanese are clinging 10 the post
lions they have won at so great a cost.
The correspondent at Tien-Tsin Of The Stand
ard" in a dispatch dated Saturday afternoon,
says:
Confrmatory details just arrived represent the
japanese having reached point within
twelve hundred yards from the new town at
Port Arthur. the west side and being
within a mile Of the east dock basin on the east
side. Strong reinforcements II Is said. hur-
rying w from Dalny and PitsuWo, leaving re-
serves al both places
ne Toxic correspondent Of The Standard"
says:
Unofficial reports state that since the explo-
sion OF their magazine at the foot OF Lao-Teai-
shan the Russians appear 10 be destitute Of
sr-okoless powder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
THINKS HE MARRIED HALF THE HOUSE
That Is Husbands Defence When Wife Asks
Court to Keep Him from 1t.

Mrs. Margaret Green. who owns her house and
has a stationery store In It. at No. 1901 First-ave
a widow with four children before she mar
ried her present husband. John Green. Yesterday
she had him arragned I'm Yorkville police court.
and she told Magistrate Whitman that since they
were married ten months ago. he had been making
her life miserable. She declared that he was ruin
ing her business. She wanted him made 10 keep
away from her store and house
Your housed broke in Green; why. half OF
the house is mine.
How do you make that out?' asked the magis-
trate.
Why when l married her l married half the
house didn't ~ replied Green.
NO you didn't" said Magistrate Whitman. and
the house isn't yours In the least. and II YOU don't
keep away from her. she asks. l will send you
prison
Green was discharged his promise not TO
bother his wife again, and Mrs Green was told TO
come TO court for a warrant against him II he in
terfered with her again. Green tried valnly TO
eff n reconciliation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29

to reconnoitre while the Russians fell back to
q more favorable position.
The gradual withdrawal OF the Russians be-
fore the japanese advance the Russians consider
SIS increasing the safety Of their position, as 1t
is freely acknowledged that the Japanese are
able 70 beat them in detail in the mountains.
The Russians generally praise the Japanese
ability and valor.
There is still heavy firing in the direction of
An-Shan-Chan.
The wounded from kaofengshik are arriving
here to-day
Two japanese, supposed to be correspondents
having cameras in their possession. were capt
ured outside their lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
THE WEEK ON THE LONDON EXCHANGE

London Aug 2s-After heavy depression on the
Stock Exchange I'm the early part OF the last week.
owing To the trouble which anticipated by
the renewed activity OF the Russian volunteer feet
steamer smolensk. the markets recovered the
statement which Premier Baifour made to depu-
tation representing the London Chamber OF Com
merce on the subject Business. however. con-
tnued to be restricted. -
teet OF much comment 1t was looked upon aA
proving that real investors are not throwing these
recuritles on the market The steadiness
greatly due to the fact that Continental bourses
were not permitted indulge In the speculative
selling OF Russians being compelled to give the
numbers of tho bonds
tnued to be fairly active, but had q nuctuatinS
week. closely following the movements OF Wall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
LEBAUDY's BALLOON BREAKS LOOSE.

Paris. Aug. 2S,-Lebaudy's Siderable balloon mar
rowly escaped destruction to-day. The eronsut
assembled this morning. but was Obliged TO come
down on account OF a gale. The balloon was
anchored TO a tree, and while there
on board. II tore loose, 10 considerable
height and drifted toward the sea. Several auto
mobiles started In pursuit OF the balloon. which
descended Serquigny forty-four miles from
Mosson whence II started II caught in the trees
but II is hoped the efforts to disengago IL unnjured
will be successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
CHINESE NOT NEEDED AT DALNY.
All Business in japanese Hands More
Troops for the Siege.

Che-Foo, Aug. 2S-Seven hundred Chinese
who went TO Port Dalny in the hope OF sharing
with the japanese I'm the business boom there
returned to Che-Foo to-day. and report that the
japanese are monopolizing all opportunities at
the port
ihese Chinese say that twenty transports
bearing $1,000 troops to reinforce the besiegers
OF Port Arthur have arrived at Port Dalny IN
the last fortnight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
NEW GOLD MINES IN JAPAN.
Government Preparing to Begin Operations
Annual Yield sl5,0O0,OOo

Toxic Aug 2S.-Following an inspection mac
by government engineers the government has
issued a proclamation making complete prepa-
ration to develop gold fields recently discovered
in the province OF Iwate The engineers esti
mate that these fields will yield gold TO the
value Of S5OO.OO0.oOo. and they pre-
pairing to start mining operations. II is esti-
mated that the annual yield Of the mines will be
S15,O00000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
TO SETTLE CONTR1BAND
Change IN Russian Regulations Er-
pected This Week.

ST Petersburg. Aug pa joint commission.
representing the Foreign and Marine Ministries
10 be presided over by Professor de Martens,
professor of International law at the University
OF ST. petersburg, will sit forthwith to consider
the distinction between conditional and absolute
contraband of war
III Is expected that the result will be commu-
nicated TO TIE British and American ambassa-
doris by the end of the week, and that IT will
tend to the removal Of existing causes OF fric-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
NEW EXPEDITION TO HUDsoN's BAY.

St Johns n. F.. Aug. 2s.-The Canadian govern
ment Intends to charter the sealing steamer Erik
10 go TO Hudson's Bay again with coal provisioIS
and outntting material accompanying the no
minion steamer Arctic formerly the German
steamer Gauss The Erik will take also detach-
mants of the Northwest Mounted Police, landing
them at centres where II IL intended to establish
police posts She will be absent bout two months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
RUSSIAN RETREAT CUT?
Report That Kuroki Has Seized
Railroad South of Moukden.

Toxic. AUG. 2s.-The general staff maintained
silence to-day concerning the fighting in the
vicinity of Liao-Yang- 1t is reported that Gen
eral Kuroki has seized and cut the railroad
south of Moukden, thus separating the Russian
forces and cutting Liao-Yang of from direct
liae of retreat but confirmation of this report
cannot be obtained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
ARGENTINA MAY INTERVENE.
Threat to Fire on Paraguayar Rebel Steam
ers Searching Merchantmen

Buenos Ayres. Aug. 2s.-Paraguayan rebel
vessels extremely active. They are carrying
men. horses and arms. and searching all
passenger boats An Argentine warship yester-
day threatened TO fire the iusurgent squad
ron II Il intercepted vessels flying the flag Of
the Argentine Republic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
HILL TO QUIT POLITICS.
Continued from first page.

y.-r,;a,, = sheehan spent some time in conference
with the judge this evening; He will return to
Nan YORK Tomorrow No political calls have been
arrsnTed for tomorrow. Judge Parker has tried
to reserve the day for work on his letter OF &C
centance and his large correspondence.
iudge Parker expects to go to Enenviile on
Wednesday on the special train which will carry
a large Kingston delegation to the Ulster County
fair Judge and Mrs Parker have made 1t their
custom for many years to attend TINS fair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
ARTILLERY BATTLE OH FRIDAY.
Oku's Army Drives Russians from Outer
Positions.

Headquarters OF the Second japanese Army
Aug. 2S-To-day the japanese drove the Rus
SLAMS back from the first line Of defences out
SIDE OF An-Shan-Chan. The fighting was con-
fined TO an artillery duel. and lasted all day. It
is expected that big battle Will take place soon
near Liao-Yang.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
NOTE GIVES cLEw TO SUICIDE.
Found Near Niagara Falls-West Virginia
Man Missing.
my TELEGRAPH To THE TRIRUNEl

Niagara Falls. y. Y. Aug S--"Goodby. World
Waters won't tell" This IS the wording OF a note
found with a key in Prospect Park The key bore
the name OF the Prospect House, and II was
found 10 AZ the lock OF room that HAD been
occupied by men who registered as l. NJ Halery.
OF Charleston. W. Va
Haiery reached the Prospect House on Friday
August H. and remained there two days. when
he disappeared. There was much speculation as
TO his Whereabouts, he left his baggage; and
when the note and key found the conclusion
was reached that possibly he had given up his
lifa IN he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
RUSSIANS MYSTIFIED.
Unable to Fathom Plans of the Jap
anese Leaders.

ST. Petersburg. Aug. 29-The "Novoe
Vremya' voices the general mystification Of the
military critics as to whether Liao-Yang or Port
Arthur is the centre of military activity. and
says that the japanese have not yet given the
least indication where the main attack VIII be
directed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
THE DON PUTS INTO woo.

London, Aug. ia dispatch 10 Lloyds from
flgo. SPAIN says that the Russian auxiliary
cruiser Don. formerly the German steamer
furst Bismarck. has put into that port for
water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
REVOLUTION IN PERU UNLIKELY.

Lima, Aug. 2S.-Jose Pardo who elected
President of Peru In June last. he will be inau-
gurated on September a. There Is less excitement
over the political situation II is known that ex-
President Pierola. DIR, Durand and the people are
opposed a revolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
To SETTLE oNoNpAeA FIGHT.

Syracuse Aug 2s.-The Democratic State or
ganzation has interposed in the fractional troubles
in Onondaga County, advising the division Of the
twelve delegates to the State convention, SIX TO the
Mcguire men who are with David b. Hill, and six
to the reorganizers whose sympathles are said to
be with Tamnany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
NINE KILLED IN ANTWERP FIRE.
Losses in Oil Blaze Near That City Esti-
mated at $2,5O0,000

Antwerp Aug. 2s.-The FIRE in the oil tanks
near here continued to-day. but Il is now practi-
oaIly ended. Nine bodies have been recovered
and several are stilI missing. The loss is esti-
mated at ten million gallons and the damages al
nearly S2.JO0eO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
FINNISH PARLIAMENT SUMMONED.

ST Petersburg Aug. B-An imperial decree has
been issued summoning the estates of Finland 10
meet In ordinary session at Hesingfors Deem
her 6 next Under the same decree the next meeting
of the Finnish Diet will be held In 1907
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29

The Finnish charter provides for a national Par
lament consisting of four estates-the mobiles. the
clergy the burghcrs and the peasants. The estates
convoked by the Emperor OF Russia, who is
Grand Duke OF Finland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-29
FIERCE Battle ON EAST.
Russian Losses Ouer I,5OO-Retreat
IN Good Order.

ST. Petersburg Aug. 2s.-The general staff has
received the following telegram from Lieutenant
General Sakharof, dated August 81:
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-12-29
Assumes Responsibility.

Below we publish a communi-
caflon which needs no comment.
DEKALB, MISS, Dec. 26.
To the Editor Of THE KEMpER
HERALD
Mr.. Editor: AS some censure
has been made upon the action
OF the Board of Supervisors, and
myself as their Attorney, in re
gard to releasing JAS. Abercrom
bic from Jail, alleging that it was
illegally done, and not wishing
to shirk any responsibility that
attaches to myself, l have this
to say:
The Board of Supervisors asked
me if they had the legal right,
upon the payment of the fine OF
$4,000 imposed by the Circuit
Court, the payment OF the Court
costs and jail fees, to hire Aber-
crombie ont for the term OF his
Imprisonment go days.. I gave
it to them as my opinion, as !
had often done before, that they
had a perfectly legal right under
the statute to hire out such con-
vict to the best bidder upon his
payment of the fine, Court costs
and Jail fees.
This is my construction of the
law, and has been since 1896, and
| stand by that opinion.
Yours very truly,
T. P. BELL.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-12-29
Newspaper Rulings.
eoME INTERESTING DECISIONS AY UNITED
STATES SUPREME AZ TT THE
LIABILITY Of SUBSCRIBERS. Z

1. If subscribers order the discon-
t~inuance of their periodicals, the pub
Usher may continue to send same until
all arrearages are paid.
2. If subscribers refuse to take
their periodicals from the p~ostofice to
which they are addressed, they are re-
sponsible until they have settled their
bills and ordered the paper Tor other
periodically discontinued.
8. If subscribers move to other
places without informing the publisher,
and the papers are sent to the former
address, subscribers are responsible.
4 The Court has decided that re-
fusing to take periodicals from the
postofice, OF removing and having
them uncalled fof, is prima facie evil
dence of intentional fraud.
5. If subscribers pay in advance,
they are bound to give notice at the
end of the time if they do not wish to
continue the periodical; otherwise the
publisher is authorized to continue
sending it and the subscriber is respon-
sible until an cypress notice, with pay
ment of all arrearages, is sent to the
publisher.
6 The latest postal laws are such
that a newspaper man q arrest any
one for fraud that takes his paper and
refuses to pay for it. Under the law,
the man who allows his subscription to
run along Tor some time unpaid and
then orders it discontinued, or orders
the postmaster to mark it refused and
has a postal card sent notifying the
publisher of such fact, renders himself
liable to prosecution, arrest and fine,
the same as for theft.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-12-29
PorteryilIe Potpourri.

Well, Xmas is here, with all
its joys and sorrows. Everything
has been very quiet here, with
the exception OF cannon hre-
crackers, which have been ham
died a good deal by the small
boys-and not a few of the grown
ones.
Miss Ida Briggs is visiting
relatives in Porteryille this week.
The Misses Bertha and Margie
Briggs are visiting their cousin,
Mrs. Annie Persons, at Skipper.
r. A. Means is spending the
holidays with his mother at Bo-
ligee, Ala.
w. r. Dial and wife will move
to near York, Ala, Jan. 1st.
DR.. Rogers and family will
move into Mrs. Lizzie Porter's
residence on the first.
M. L. Davenport and brothers
are putting up a saw-mill three
miles southeast OF this place
They expect to be ready for saw
ing by May LIST.
Mrs. L. E. Davenport and three
children and her mother are Por-
terville visitors this week.
Mr.. l.. Porter and Tom Boyd,
who have been on the sick list
for some time, are slowly i'm
proving.
Miss Virgie Hall, of the I. I.
G. at Columbus, came home on
the 23rd to spend the holidays
with her family.
Mrs. j. E. Bailey visited her
sister at Cedar Bluff last week
and was accompanied home by
her two little nieces, Ethel and
Kate Hall. They have extended
their visit to Lauderdale to Mrs.
Cobb, another aunt.
Mr.. Cobb and Miss Sallie Sla-
ton gre to be married New Years
day. KEMPERIrE.