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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
FIGHT ON SEDZE RIVER
Large Force Engagsd-The Rus
sian Losses FPzc.

&. Petersburg. May 24.-The following dis
match from General Kuropa1kin 20 the Emperor,
dated May %. was received to-day.
Our cavalry outposts on May % and Nay .
observed a movement of a portion Of the Japan
csc forces vestwardly along the Hai-Cheng
-oa5 near the village Of Daliandiaputse six
niles from Feng-W ang-Cheng.
on Nav y a japanese detachment consisting
n six companies Of infantry and three squadrons
~ cavslrv attacked some sotnias Of Cossacks on
rbe heights on the right bank OF the Sedze
Tiver near the village Of Poouteikha.
When the engagement began the japanese
cavalry remained under cover and the infantry
which declined 10 cross the valley. maintained
e distant and almost harmless fire, without
sparing ammunition
small party unsupported tried 10 cross the
river for the purpose Of turning our left flank.
h1r was driven back by the charge Of half a
sotnia Of Cossacks and the fire OF The sotnia
occupying the heights Toward evening the jap
anese retired.
Our losses were ten CossaCks wounded.
Details Of the engagement on May 20 and 81
al Sitkhoutchindza have not yet been ascer-
tanned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
PORT ARTHUR BATTLES.
desperate Fighting Reported on
Both Sides.

London. May 25.-''The Daily Telegraph 's"
New-Chwang correspondent says that General
harcpatkin IS determined TO check the jap
anese at Liao-Yang. where probably the great
est battle OF the war Will be fought.
he adds that the japanese land operations
against Port Arthur are meeting with little sue
cess, and that Lieutenant General Stoessel and
Major General Fock continue TO make we'll di-
rected but desperate sorties against the advance
Of the japanese, who are fighting with a stub
born determination almost unknown in history
Several hundred japanese have been killed in
the last few days. japanese reinforcenents are
arriving daily from Pitsu-Wo ard Polan-Tien
according to this correspondent.
It IS reported from Brussels that the Russian
government is making great Efforts TO buy
thirty large steamers from Belgium ard Hol-
land, to accompany the Baltic fleet as GOLFERS.
Included in a score Of rumors is one sent by
the Shanghai correspondent of The Morning
POST 70 the effect that the Russians have been
defeated near Ying-Kow, abandoning fifty guns
and that General Kuropatkin has been advised
by Viceroy Alexief to retreat 10 Hardin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
NO MORE NEU THEATRES.
This You'd Be the Effect of an
Ordinance from SulLiUan.

Little Tim Sullivan yesterday brought about
the passage Of ordinance IN the Board OF Alder
men which. II IL becomes law, will prevent the
years. The ordinance was damned through at the
inst!gaton OF the SuIIivans and George Kraus. OF
the Dewey Theatre. Mr. Kraus says that there are
too many theatres in this city.
The ordinance compels an open passa geway from
seven 20 fourteen feet wide. around every new
building designed for theatre. and forbids the
approval Of any plans for theatre that do not
provide for such courts The width OF the court
IS 70 be regulated by the seating capacity Of the
proposed theatre. The ordinance also provides for
a certain width TO the starcases and corridors.
regulated by the seating capacity OF the house It
only partly applies To theatres erected or a street
corner which back a alley
There was long discussion in the board on the
ordinance amending the building code In relation 10
hreproohng. Mr.. Mccall consented that final action
be postponed for a week
Alderman stapleton offered this ordinance which
was referred. unread. 70 the Committee on Laws
and Legislation.
side or any open passenger operated IN the citv
OF New-Hork who shall refuse upon request to
change such seat 20 vacant seat nearer the inner
side OF the car shall be guilty OF a misdemeanor.
and on conviction. punishable by fine not exceed
ing 800 or imprisonment not exceeding six months
or by both fine and imprisonment.
The ordinance makes the car companies liable 10
penalty Of 80 FOR every which fails 70 display
printed copy OF the ordinance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
MLEER NOT At RETIEW.
Is absent from 14ths Celebration
for First Time Since Urar.

For the first time since the anniversary OF the
mastering of the 18th Regiment. y G. y Y Brook
Ign. into the service OF the United States at the
time OF the Civil War it observed that General
James McLeer was absent at the celebration Iasr
night When General McLeer was colonel OF the
regiment Colonel f. B. Fowler. its war commander
always hOnOred by being asked 10 be review
ing officer at the anniversary celebration After
Colonel Fowler died and General McI.eer became
commander OF the Second Brigade the honor al
ways fell 10 him until this year
This year Colonel Kline, the commander of the
regiment, who is not the best of terms with
General McLeer because the latter tried 70 have
him retired. overlooked the veteran general ana
invited Major General Roe 10 be reviewing Office
General McLeer's absence was commented on last
Ilsht although the regiment and the Veterans
Association made a creGta Bile showing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
THE RUSSIANS IN CORE4.
More South from Song-Chin-
Houses and Bridge Destroyed.

Seoul, May 24-Further reports are being re-
oelVed that the Russians are advancing along
The great south road from Song-Chin. Coreans
estimate their number at 600 The Cossacks
VINO fought with the Coreans at Ham-Heung
are supposed TO have retired 10 Chang-Chin.
The latest reports from Ham-Heung are that
ne Russians burned five hundred houses in the
suburbs and partly destroyed the longest bridge
n Corea, which there spans the Song Chun
River Detached bodies Of Russian troops
which evidently lack mutual understanding. are
continually appearing. and they seem 10 have
10 definite purpose except TO harry the country
people
Major Takagf. the commander at Wonsan, ap-
parently weary OF this continued raiding, has
sent force north. the strength Of which has
hot been stated. and which is probably intend
Cd 10 garrison Ham-Heung.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
MURPHY MAKES DEALS.
OLney Men, 1t Is Said, Agree to
Help Him Fight Parker.

Atlantic City. N J. (SpeciaD.-Charles F.
Murphy, the Tammany leader met number of
politicians from different parts Of the country
to-day, and. in his opinion. made considerable
progress in his war against the nomination of
Chief Judge Parker. At Murphy's invitation.
delegation from Boston. friends Of ex-Secretary
Olney, came TO see him here.
The delegation was made I'D of Congressman
Keliher, James Donovan and ]. E. Mcnamara
The Presidential situation was thoroughly dis
cussed. Mr.. Murphy told them that Judge Par
ker was not strong enough to carry even New
York State, owing TO factional differences.
According TO the story told here. the in
charge Of the Olney boom admit that the ex-
and that it is the intention TO cast only COM
plimentary vote for him. Congressman Keliher
in answer to Murphy's question. said that the
Olney followers were opposed TO the nominal
reached, it was said, whereby the Massachu-
sets delegates, after the complimentary vote.
will line up with the Murphy
Mr. Murphy expects visit from Colonel Cuff
fey. of Pennsylvania, within few days. TO talk
the situation in that State. The Tammany
leader will remain here until Memorial Day.
and expects to see number of politicians from
various parts of the country before returning
10 New-York j. Sergeant Cram and Thomas
F. Smith were withAim to-day.
Mr. Murphy denies that he is in bad health,
and says that he will go TO the ST. Louis con-
ventiOn 10 make hard fight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
.SKIRMISHERS 4CTIVE.
Long Range Fight on Sedze River
--4Rju Reported Captured.

TIE report Of great battle near Port
Arthur lacked confirmation, and 10 other
Startling Development II tie Far Eastern
situation was made public. General Kuro-
patlln sent word of an attack at long range
5v large force en- Russian position on the
Sedze River, but apparently no general move
raent Of General huroid's army has begun.
: Paris newspaper was authority for the
statement that Russian representatives had
obtained from France a promise of active
Intervention if China assumed, an attitude Of
open hostility
Russian advices say that cholera is preva-
lent among the japanese troops, and there
j. a rumor that on account of the ravages of
the disease Feng-Wang-Cheng has been
evacuated
ANU was captured and burned on May
Is BY Cossacks. according 10 a dispatch from
Moukden. which added that the japanese
garrison Sc fire TO the storehouses and re-
tired in good order. Russian detachments
ere also active in Eastern Corea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
JAPANESE INSPECT BOAT.
Lake Nay Build Submarines in
Japan.
LEY TELEGRAPH 10 THE tribune. ]

Bridgeport. Conn. May 24.-Two representa-
tives OF the japanese government were here to-
day inspecting the Lake submarine torpedo boat
Protector. which has been locked here since her
return from Newport. The visitors gave their
names as S. Tada and Y. Toki They observed
the utmost secrecy during their visit. going
from the Office OF the Lake company TO the Pro-
tector which is only q three minute walk in a
closed carriage. with Simon Lake. the inventor.
They were aboard the boat for over an hour
inspecting the machinery.
From a source which is considered authorita-
tive II is stated that arrangements are practical
ly settled for Mr.. Lake 20 build the japanese
government as many boats as IL requires for its
navy. To build these boats. however. the same
authority says, Il will be necessary for Mr.
Lake TO send a force Of skilled mschinsts and
submarine boat builders 10 Japan and construct
the submarine demons in that country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
BR4TES BY THE HUNDRED
Great Delegation Going to st. Louis
to Shout against Parker.
TAGGART on JUDGES CHANCES.

TAGGART ON JUDGES CHANCES.
More than 200 Tammany men will go by special
Pullman trains to the ST. Louis convention on
argument against the nomination OF Judge Parker
for President. Senator George ". Plunkitt said
yesterday that he had filed 900 applications for &C
conoda tons on the special trains. OF which there
will be six or eight and the requests for tickets
still coming in Heretofore the Tammany men
have never sent more than 500 representatives. TO
a national convention. The great outpouring this
time Tammany leaders say, IS for the purpose OF
making il clear 10 the Western and Southern dele
gates that the sentiment in this State for Judge
Parker is largely OF the press agent brand, and
that Hill is trying TO get back into power by
making Judge Parker carry him.
The size Of the delegation hostile to Judge
Parker must have scared the Indiana Parker
boomers Thomas Taggart. Democrat National
Committeeman from the Hoosier State learned Of
it from Corporation Counsel Delany at French
Lick Springs last week. Mr. Taggart came on to
New-York, and Yesterday consulted with tne
Parker men about the best method of wearing out
the fast growing hostility against ParkerS can
didacy.
We have second choice. Parker viii be norni-
mated as surely as the sun rises The principal
doubtful States have instructed for him They
New-York. Indiana and Connecticut The
leaders In those States are confident that Judge
Parker carry those States. and that just about
clinChes the nomination for him l saw MI De-
lany at French Lick. where 1 have hotel II
he reported the situation accurately he told his
friends in Tammany that Indiana IS for Parker.
The Democrats West regard Tammany Hall
great and regular organization We believe
that after Judge Parker gets the nomination by a
will Loyalty abide by the Judgment Of the majority.
We have looked up Judge Parker's record. and
only supported Bryan in 1854. but he contributed
money 70 the campaign fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
NAY ABOLISH EMBASSY.
French Deputies to Discuss the
Vatican Controversy.

Paris May 24.-The government has decided
TO present in full the Vatican controversy, cul-
minating in the recall OF NJ. Nisard. TO the
Chamber OF Deputies on Friday. A stormy de-
bate is expected and the government is prepar-
ing for more radical action, as il is anticipated
that an effort will be made to abolish the French
embassy to the Holy See. The Foreign Minister,
NJ. Delcasse. viii present the diplomatic nego-
tiations with the Vatican and the Premier.
NJ. Combes will set forth the attitude and in
tentions of the government.
The officials express the belief that the en-
oaSsy will not be abolished. but they say the
present feeling may lead 10 that result when the
appropriation for maintaining the embassy
comes before the Chamber a month hence.
Some elements. however, are seeking the imme-
date consideration of the matter.
The officials here do not credit the report cir
culated by the "Tribuna," of Rome. that King
Alfonso has indefinitely postponed his proposed
visit TO President Loubet in order to avoid
friction with the Pope. The Spanish Kings visit
to NJ. Loubet has been arranged, but the details
have not yet been considered
Members of the diplomatic corps say it is
definitely settled that the protest to which
France took exception was addressed by the
vatican to Spain. This was the only protest
containing the clause intimating that the Papal
nuncio would be withdrawn if other and similar
visits were made to King Victor Emmanuel.
The correspondent of the Temps" at Rome.
telegraphs on the authority of the Vatican that
the intimatton relative to the withdrawal of the
nuncio went to only one foreign power whose
ruler contemplated visiting the QuirinaL
The council of ministers in an official note
says:
The government is satisfied with the authen-
ITCHY Of the reported protest sent by the vati-
can 10 the powers and therefore has decided TO
recall NJ. Nisard leaving routine business in the
EMBASSY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
DENIES SCULPTURE SOCIETY SPLIT.
Mr.. Lamb Says Report Is Without Founda-
ton

An article published yesterday said that dissat-
isfed element of the National Sculpture Society
would file articles Of incorporation for new organi-
cation within week The story ran that the move
ment was the outcome Of protest by the younger
sculptors against what William Ordway Partridge
called the trust" methods OF the society. The dis
satisfied element. the article said declared the
leaders in the National Sculpture Society had the
disposition of nearly all the great commissions and
that the work was distributed among their pupils.
One OF the grievances that society recently
repudiated the report of Of the younger mem
bers. GutZon Borglum, who had spent several
months revising the constitution Of the society
Charles r Lamb. second vice-president Of the
society last evening denied absolutely the sugges-
ton that the members of the council had in any
way a monopoly of the commissions for sculpture
He said:
Every member has given his time freely without
remuneration. and in many has served on
Juries for competitions. and by doing has ruled
himself out or the opportunity to compete. In the
there never has been an instance. my knowledge
where an officer or a member OF the council has
benefited because of his position. With one excep-
ton.
The writer of the article is nisinformed as is
shown by the fact that he speaks OF the report
vising the constitution being thrown into the
paper basket AS matter of fact, when the changes
reported back to the society with the changes
suggested by the council they accepted by
society, Mr. Borglum making the statement that
while he regretted all the suggestions had been
accepted by the council. he would not oppose his
vote to their ratification by the society.
AT a meeting OF the council last evening there
no statement made by any or the sculptors that
they expected to secede from the society. and
should. accordingly. doubt the authority of the
writer Of the article in question the
men ne quotes as proposing TO form new organiza-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
GIVES THANKS FOR FASTENING DEATH
Burgess Writes Grateful Letter to Assistant
District Attorney Elder.

Thanking him for his part IN having secured an
carly date for his conviction. Frank H Burgess
the sailor who confessed the killing OF half a
dozen men in addition 10 the one for which he was
convicted in Brooklyn. has written letter TO As
sistant District Attorney Elder. OF Kings County.
burgess referring 10 the fact that the appeal that
had been made by his attorney. had been dis
missed b. the Court OF Appeals. and the week be-
ginning JuEe g had been set for his execution.
writes:
thank you from my heart for bringing about
the speedy conclusion Of this case To II a
great relief know that the end is near. Words
fal 20 convey 10 another mind the horrible misery
a acTzitive pcrson enduros cooned Up IN a six
hy seven condemned cell under such circumstances
50 ] again thank yoa. and. believe me. SIR. yours
gratefully. FRANK BURGESS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25

vous and depressed. and again, he may have
erUpUiOns. sweLings and other blood hur1ors-
Whichever it is. the cause is the sarne-ef1esa
eCcu-cUlariOns in the blood
Nothing is more certain within the whole
range OF medical science than that q course OF
PsrUna in early spTingriCne win perfectly and
effectually prevent or cure this almost universal
affection
Everybody feels II in some degree
\ great majority are disturbed COnSidera Div,
while a large De- cent OF the human family are
made very miserable by this condition every
spring.
Peru1l viii prevent il If taken in time.
PerUla VIII cure il if taken directed
PerUna is the ideal spring medicine OF the
medical profession
If YOU do not derive prompt and satisfactory
results from the use of PerUna. write at once
20 Dr. Hartman, giving a fun statement OF y0tir
case and he VIII be pleased to give you his
valua bic advice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman. President Of The Hart
man Sanir7 RUM Columbus Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
SAYS HE WAS KIDNAPPED.
fnr rrIEGnAPH 20 LIE rRIhUNE.

[pY TFLEGRAPH TO THE rRTBUNE.I
wnkesbarre. Penn, May A-John McCulen, OF
New-York City. who says he was kidnapped from
his fathers farm near Scranton thirty-hve years
ago believes that he is entitled to a share of his
fathers estate. The county officials have received
a letter from Frederick Krauss, of Canarsie Long
Island son-in-law of McCullen II says that Nc
Cullen was kidnapped by farmland who had
soma trouble with the youngsters father. and
taken TO New-York. McCullen was then eight
years old and has lived in New-YoTk ever since
Snr anna rently without ever making any effort to
Communicates with his home or parents Th- Off
c!als are now looking UP the claim to the property
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
PURE BLOOD.
Blood Impurities of Springtime-Cause, Pre-
vention and Cure.

DR.. Hartman's medical lectures are eagerly
scanned by many thousand readers.
One of the most timely and interesting
lectures he ever delivered was his recent lecture
on the blood impurities of spring.
The doctor said in substance. that every
spring the blood is loaded with the effete acCU-
mutations of winter. deranging the digestion
producing sluggiShnesS Of the liver Overtaxing
the kidneys. interfering with the action of the
bowels and the proper circulation of the blood
This condition OF things produces what is
popularity known as spring fever, spring ma
laria. nervous exhaustion. that tired feeling,
blood thiCkening and many other names.
Sometimes the victim is bilious dvspeptiC
and constipated; sometimes he is weak. uer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
sEReH SOCIETY GETS FUNDS.

The Henry Bergh Humane Society, recently or
ganized because of complaints that the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty 10 Animals neglect
ing its duty in protecting dumb beasts in this city
held it's third public meeting last night at the Hotel
Nevada. Seventieth-st. and Broadway. The meeting
was well attended. and in response TO President
David Belais's appeal for funds TO carry on the
good work the sum of $1,000 subscribed and
more funds promised
II announced that during the warm weather
watering troughs will be provided for dogs and
horses and stray cats Will find pans filled with
water in areaways at the homes Of the members OF
the society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
FRENCH CHECK TO CHINA
Ally Nay intervene in Case of
Open HOStilitu to Russia.

Paris May 24.-The "soir" says that It has
learned from a trustworthy source that Lieu
tenant General Baron Fredericks and another
member Of the Russian court, who recently Wis
TIED Paris. came a secret mission which had
for its purpose the seeking OF the intervention
and effective support Of the French government
il China should adopt an aggressive attitude
toward the Russians in Manchuria- The paper
alleges that the government gave a formal
promise OF compliance with Russias request.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
THE BoGATYR NOT BLOWN UP.
Admiralty Says That Efforts to Save Cruiser
Are Still Being Made.

ST. Petersburg, May 24--Additional details OF
the disaster 10 the protected cruiser Bogatyr
confirm the reports that she went ashore in a
fog al the entrance OF the Gulf OF Amoor, op-
poslte Nladivostok- Her guns were taken of. and
some Of them were mounted ashore. 10 protect the
vessel during the salvage operations Although
the statement was positively made yesterday
that she had already been blown UP, the admit
rally insists that this is not true and that efforts
are stlll being made 10 save her Admiral
skrydlon having telegraphed 10 the Emperor
that he thought he could do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
NETWORK CENTRAL LAYING OFF MEN

New-York Central officials said yesterday that
the company would lay off several thousand en-
ployes on the Central system on account of the
falling of in business usually experienced every
spring and summer.
1T is the custom of all the big trunk lines 20
lay off in the spring. said Of the Of
icials. The volume of business is much less than
during the winter months. We are LAYING of
than usual this spring because business is
tightening early Probably the fact that this is
Presidential year has good deal 70 do with bust
ness 1 don't think the number 10 be laid of will
reach 1900 some of the papers assert but II
viii be larger than II last year. for the reason
STA cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
LAY ARATToIR CORNERSTONE TO-DAY

The New-York Butchers Dressed Meat Company
will lay the cornerstone Of the abattoir this after
noon at o'clock at Eleventhave. and Thirty-ninth-
ST. Arthur Block, president OF the company will
lay the stone and deliver an address. Other ad-
dresses will be delivered by George W. Plunkirr and
Thomas E. Grady. Articles will be deposited be-
meath the cornerstone by Aaron Buchsbaum treas
urer of the company and William @. Wagner
president Of the National Retail Butchers and Meat
Dealers Protective Association, will lead IN prayer
The 69th Regiment Band will furnish music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-25
4 JAPANESE REVERSE (?
Liao-Yang Hears of FiUe Battalions
Wiped Ont Near Kin-ChO1c.

Liao-Yang. Nay pa report has been re-
ceived from New-Chwang, saying that on May
IS Eve battalions Of japanese troops reconnoitred
70 the south almost as far as Kin-Chow. and
ran into Major General Fock's artillery, which
was strongly posted on the heights in a narrow
section Of the Lao-Tung peninsula, and that the
japanese were entirely wiped out The report
lacks confirmation.
General kuropatkin has just returned from an
inspection q the Russian camps, with whose
general health he is greatly pleased.