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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
Could Not Offer Battle There TO
the japanese Army With Any
Chance OF Success.
MAYALsO LOSE MAO TEN PASS
Occupation Of Feng Wang
Cheng IL of Highest Import.
ance, Giving Japs Con.
troll OF Much Ground.

81. Petersburg, May Sells
a. IN. When the war commission
adjourned this morning il failed
to give out any official dispatch re.
garding the situation on Liao Tung
peninsula or at Feng Wang Cheng
Nevertheless there il no doubt the
japanese troops were in touch with
the Russian forces at Feng Wang
Cheng, and the report that the lat
ter had evacuated that place is
generally credited.
What little is known here shows
that Kuropatkin intends to observe
the same caution that has distin.
guished the operations Of the Jap.
anese. Finding he could not offer
battle at Feng Wang Chcng with
even a chance Of success, he has
decided to fall back, it is believed,
to Mao Tien pass. Back Of the pass
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
Says Port Arthur Is Open.

st. Petersburg, May THE
Russian admiralty expects to be
able to continue communication
with Port Arthur in spite of the
cutting of the telegraph line. Masts
for use in wireless telegraphy have
been erected at the fortress to com,
municate with the stations at the
north end of the peninsula. Trained
carrier pigeons were also sent to
Port Arthur some time ago.
The admiralty is in possession
of specific information to the eff.
feet that the harbor Of Port Arthur
is open.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
TRIsurE TO M'kINLEY.
Methodist Conferences Adopts Resolu-
tion by Rising Vote.

ton by htsing vote.
Los Angeles, May THE
Methodist general conference To-
day paid an eloquent tribute tc
the memory Of the late President
Mckinley. The resolution, pre-
sented by Rev. J. w. Il. Bowen
the colored candidate for bishop Of
Chattanooga, Tenn, struck a re
sponsive chord and the conference
adopted it by a standing vote.
The session was presided over to.
day by Bishop Willard L. Malli,
leu, and a large number Of resolu.
tions from various annual confer.
ences were received, discussed and
referred to the proper committees
The conference adjourned at noon
until Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
Japs Attack Train.

Paris, May THE Journal s
Mukden correspondent says the
last train from Port Arthur to
reach that place arrived Saturday
afternoon. Passengers state that
at a point 25 miles from Piteswo
they saw a number of Russians re-
treating. A Cossack officer or
dered the driver to reverse the EN-
gine, but Colonel 0uraoff COM
manded the engineer to go ahead at
full speed. The Japanese in pur-
suit Of the Russians fred volleyu
and Q number Of bullets struck the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
THE lDEMORALIZED
ENEMY AND FORCE HIM
FARTHER INLAND
Feng Wang Cheng and Occupy That
Important Point

Second Army Corps Diemba On Lao Tuns Peninsula and e.
ecs Landing at Taku shan Manchuran Coast Alexe to
Be Recalled and Replaced by Grand Duke Nicholas--Pas
Geyes for Russia and Looks for Conflict to End Mukden
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
Commerce and Labor Inspector
Detects her and She Is Held
for Examination.
WORKED ADVERTISING PLAN
Published Notices jim German
Papers That Victims Gould
Find Employment atILight
Housekeeping.

st. Louis, May 7.--0n complaint
of Inspector James R. Dunno, Of
the department of commerce and
labor, Mrs. Sophie Wenzeil was to-
day arraigned before the United
States commissioner here on the
charge of importing girls to st.
Louis from Europe, especially
Germany, for improper and unlaw-
full purposes.
The arrest followed the arrival
here week ago of 10 girls from
Germany. It is alleged by Dunno
that they came to st. Louis in an
swer to advertisements in foreign
papers of positions at light house
keeping in st. Louis. Inspector
Dunno states that the girls were
taken to Mrs. Wenzeil's home,
where proposals were made to them
that they engage in improper and
unlawful pursuits.
Mrs. Wenzeil was held in $4,000
bonds pending a preliminary hear
ing on Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
PARIS GRlEvEs FOR RUSSIA.
Officials Say Supreme Struggle 10 to
Soon Occur Near Mukden.

Officials Say Supreme Struggle Is to
Soon Occur Near Mukden.
Paris, May z. The critical stu.
alton Of Russia's land and sea
forces excites feverish interest, the
Russian reverses causing almost as
much depression here as at st.
Petersburg. The official view is
that Russia has suffered a serious
but not irreparable blow. A lead
ing official said the landing is con-
sidered merely preliminary to the
supreme struggle, which will occur
soon near Mukden. Upon this will
largely depend the outcome of the
war.
Diplomatic negotiations during
the week took definite form to re-
strain China from joining Japan.
The French minister at Pekin, and,
it is understood, the ministers of
all the powers, including the United
States, joined in the representa-
tion. The results have been salts
factory and the imperial govern
ment positively promises to not
vary from rigid observance of neu-
trality.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
Baseball Scores.
PACIFIC COAST.


At Portland Oakland 7, Port.
land 9.
At San Francisco Los Angelo,
5, San Francisco 2.
At Seattle Tacoma IL, Seat
tie 6.
PACIFIC NATIONAL.
At Salt Lake-Butte IL, Salt
Lake IL.
At Boise Spokane s, Boise IA
AMERICAN.
At Cleveland Detroit 2, Cleve'
land 5.
At Chicago-St. Louis Z, Chi
cago s.
At Philadelphia Washington 4
Philadelphia II.
At Boston New York 6, Bos
ton 3.
NATIONAL.
At Pittsburg- Philadelphia 2,
Pittsburgh 0.
AT. st. Louis-New York 2, st
Louis /.
At Cincinnati Brooklyn 4, Gin
cinnati 6.
AT Chicago-Bo 5, Chi
cago 6.
OREGON LEAGUE.
At Salem-Salem 5, Vancouv-
er s.
COLLEGE BASEBALL.
At Cambridge Harvard 6, Will
liams 2.
At Providence Yale 10,
Brown /.
At Ithaca Columbia Z, Cor
|nell 0.
AT Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Is, Princeton 3.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
carriages. Three passengers were
wounded.
Chinese MaItreat Russians.

st. Petersburg, May IA dis.
patch has been received by the Red
Cross Society here stating that
Chinese brigands have attacked
and maltreated Russians who were
wounded in the fight at Kiu Lien
Cheng.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
Russia win Make BIG Exhibit.

st. Louis, May IA cablegram
has been received from st. Peters
burg by Director of Exhibits Skifl
Of the worlds fair stating that
Russia will make an elaborate ex'
hibit at the Louisiana Purchase
exposition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
Funeral Of Sam Parks.

New York, May Sam Parks,
the labor leared, who died convict
in Sing Sing prison, was buried to-
day. His body was followed to the
grave with all marks Of honor his
former associates could show.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
snowstorm in Colorado.

Leadville, Col, May IA severe
snowstorm has prevailed in this VI
cinity for several days. There is
about three feet of snow in the hills
and it is still showing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08

.miral Skyrdloff and General
Kuropatkin, and that the EN-
peror's cousin, Grand Duke Nicho-
las Nicolaivetch, will replace him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
SECOND CORPS LANDS.
Succeeds in Getting Position on Man.
churian Coast.

Seoul, May kilograms re-
ceived here from An Young declare
that the Second japanese army
corps, besides having disembarked
on Liao Tung peninsula, has eff,
fected a landing at Taku Shan on
the Manchurian coast, about 4C
miles west Of the mouth of the
Yalu.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-08
AIasiaH TO Rs Recalled.

Paris, May THE st. Peters
burg correspondent Of the Journal
says he is assured that Alexieff will
be recalled at the instance Of Ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
CARS GRATITUDE SHOWN
RELIEF FOR FINLAND.
Manifesto P0rdoning Offenders and
Remitting arrears.

St Petersburg Aug 23-Emuero- Nicholas, 9
manifesto on the birth of an heir to the throne
the text Of which will be published tomorrow
aooIlshes corporal punishment among the rural
classes and for first offences among the sea and
land forces; RENTS arrears owing TO the state
FOR the purchase of land and other direct i'm
posts: sets apart S1.JO00O0 from the state
funds for the purpose of forming an inalienabIe
fund for the benefit Of landless people of Fin
4aad' grants amnesty TO those Firms who have
em4grated without authorization: RENTS the
nlles imposed upon the rural and urban COM
munes of Finland which refused to submit 10
military conscrtption in 1902 and 1903 and also
RENTS the fines imposed upon the Jewish COM
munes IN the cases Of Jews avoiding military
service.
The manifesto provides for al all round re-
ductlon IN sentences for common law offences
While general amnesty is accorded in the case
OF al political offences, with the exception Of
those IN which murder has been done.
Inc remission Of land purchase arrears af-
1ec's one OF the largest classes Of the population
throughout the empire, and its benefits are also
extended TO estates in Poland
The education Of the children Of officers aud
soldiers Who have been victims Of the war as
well as assistance for such families as need IL.
whose breadwlnners have fallen IL the service
OF their country, is provided.
The manifesto is introduced in the following
message 10 the people:
By the viii OF God we. he car and Autocrat
oi All me RussiaS Car OF Poland. Grand Duke
OF FINLAND. etc, announce 10 our faithful sub
Jects tnat on this. the day of the christening OF
our son and heir. the Grand Duke Alexis Mich
aeIoNltch, following the prompIings of our heart.
tufn 10 our great family OF the empire and
with the deepest and most heartfelt pleasure.
even amidst these times Of national struggle and
difficulty bestow upon them some gifts of our
royal favor for their greater enjoyment in their
daily lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
RUSSIANS REFUSE TO 90.
Their Ships Yet at Shanghai Time
Limit Expired.

Shanghai. Aug. 23.-Noon. the final time limit
allowed by the Taotal Of Shanghai for the Rus
sian cruiser Askold and the destroyer Cirozovoi
to disarm. has passed without compliance with
his order. There is a Japanese squadron out
side the harbor.
The viceroy Of Nankin has refused the re
quest OF the Taotai. Yuan. that Chinese feet
be dispatched TO Shanghai
a meeting OF the consuls was held this after
noon. but the Russian Consul General, NJ. Klein
menof. was absent. and no definite course Of
action was decided on.
The Taotai has requested Sir Pelham Warren,
the British Consul General 10 order that the
repairs TO the Askold he stopped The Consul
General has not yet taken action.
4 visit 10 the Askold shows that her hull is
the Russian cruisers boilers and tunnels have
been hastened. but the work OF replacing the
damaged plates in her huh has dragged.
Prominent American firms made request
upon the American Consul General. AIr- Good
now. for the protection Of cargoes and wharyes
near the Askold. This request was forwarded
by Mr. Goodnow TO Rear Admiral Stirling, in
command OF the American feet there, who has
the matter under consideration. Mr.. GOodnow
says that he has intention 10 interfere be-
yond protecting American property.
No uneasiness Is felt by the foreign residents
Of Shanghai. but the Chinese are excited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
TWO INNER FORTS TAKEN.
JAPANESE PRESSING ON.
Cke-F00 4dUices Make Port
.4rthur's Fall Seem Near.

Chinese reaching Che-Foo from Port Ar
thur brought word of japanese successes
,r,ich if confirmed, would seem to assure the
fan Of the fortress. They say that the
Japanese have occupied Tai-Pang-Tse, be-
tween the town and the forts of the Russian
right wing. A dispatch from Liao-Y ang said
that the japanese were repulsed with great
loss on August 10 and 90.
The Russian warships at Shanghai refused
10 leave port, although the time limit set bv
the Taotai expired yesterday at noon Ad-
wees from Shanghai say that the Taotai is
heIuIess. the Viceroy at Nankin having re-
fused request for warships. The State De
partment has asked Mr.. Conger for full re-
Port on the case.
A naval court of inquiry at Shanghai found
that there was no justification for the sinking
of the British steamer Hipsang by Russian
DESTROYER off Port Arthur. The British Gov
ernment is awaiting full details before taking
sction IN the reported stopping of the Come
diar bv the Smolensk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
PAYNE SCORNS FEE.
Eren 10 Cents for Mileage No In
dHcement TO Go TO Court.

Chicago AuE 29.-Po7tu1aster General Henry C.
PAYNE was served today with n summons to ap
pear IN Il Justice court in th.s city August &c
as a witness in a case agaiust Chaunccv NJ. Depew
Mr. P-vre did rQt receive the summons with
Measure and informed The constable johH Simons
that he would ignore It entirely
Not only did he say that" declared Srons
afterward but when 7 offered him 90 cents and
even added 10 cents tor mileage ho threw the
raouey in M face
LAST June wher Senator D-pew was fn Chicago
attending the Republican National Convention, he
was sued by s G. Brahrook, Of this city who de-
clared that he had ,u some been d,iro uted
Sv a concern called the Penny Publsuna Com
uauv with which he asserted. Senator Depev had
beer connected in 1882. The case was continued
until August 25. and ever since thr constable has
been trying 20 serve a summons on Postmaster
General Payne. To-day he found Mr. Payne in the
Chicago Club. after a long search
.I have "a subpoena for your appearance in Justice
CavcrIey's court. on August es.' said the con-
stable.
Mr.. PAYNE made uo reply
III is the case OF 5 c.. Brabrook as- Caaauccy
NJ De9ew.' said the constable
san no reply.
Here is - cents witness Zee, s-id the constable,
and still there no reply.
Here IS I0 cents earfare.' added the constable,
and then received reply.
II viii ignore the summons and Will not apDcar
in Jhat court under any circumstances" said the
Postmaster General
Then. according TO Simons. MIR Payne tossed tine
money toward him and walked away The con-
stable gathered up Ga cents and returaed his
desk in Justice cavor!eys court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
ANTSE FORT OCCUPIED.
Russians Reported D71UeH from
TO1cn's Parade Grounds.

Che-Foo. Aug IA junk which left Lao
Tesi-shan Prornonto-y on the night OF August
u has just arrived here She reports that the
Japane-e have succeeded in occupying Antse-
shsn Fort. as we'll as another fort. probably
Irse-shau. about mile southwest OF Antse-
shan.
They have driven the Russians from the
parade grounds which lie about two miles north
o. the harbor. taev have destroyed two forts
81 Chao-Chanko. which is within the eastern
f,-,iacarions. and they have advanced 10
point near Chao-Chanko.
This news confirms information received here
previously and which the local japanese were
Tot inclined to believe.
The Junk heard firing until midnight OF Au-
gust - Scarcely = building in Port Arthur re-
mains undamaged- The Town Han. which vas
used as magazine. has been destroyed.
-Four large warships, unable 20 fight. are at
Port Arthur Only one ship. vsssel with two
Hssts ana two tunnels, has guns OF board
The FIRE OF the forts not captured ny the Jap
sHese. together with the effect OF land mines. is
gwen as the reason why the japanese have not
yet conquered the Russian stronghold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
CLOSE TO GOLDEN HILL.
Chinese Reports Indicate the For
treSs'S Fall Near.

Che-Foo. Aug % According Il advices
brought here from Port Arthur by a junk. the
japanese were hotly pressing the Russian centre
slcrE the railway and the Russian right in tn
vic.nsty or Golden Hill These advices ara
brought bv Chinese Who departed from Tai
Pang-Tse which is one r7ilc from the city.
nea- Golden Hi. between the city and the forts
Of the Russian right wing. The Chinese say
that he japanese occupied Tai-Pang-Tse and
penetra ed along the railway 10 General Stoes-
Fei's residence or August q.
- this report would indicate that Port Ar
tnur lad practically fallen, the japanese expert
sttached To the local consulate received the in
Formation with great reserve The information
is accepted. however. as confirmation Of pre-
rious reports that the Russians have been
driven from Itse-Shan and chat the japanese
are close TO the southern forts and the eastern
desences
The local Japanese, un6er the leadership o.
ihefr consul. are subscribing money and pre-
psrinz H. celebrate the fall of the fortress.
The Chinese who arrived to-day further re-
port that Russian warship was hit by a shell
recently and sank in the harDor. The report
that gunboat OF the Otvajai type had been
sunk may refer to this vessel
ltse H.H Fort is one OF the inner line OF WORKS
aoort -vo and q half miles from the entrance 10
40~f a-~F7rr u =-E41
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
NO ORDERS TO BRITISH SQUADRON.
Admiralty Denies That Warships Have Been
DISPATCHED to Shanghai

London. aug. 23.-The Admiralty contrary to
the reports from Shanghai says the British
China squadron which is at Wei-Hai-Wei, mas
not received orders 10 proceed to Shanghai
The Japanese Legation here expresses salts
factiop at rhe denial from Washington that the
United States destroyer Chauncey had been or
dered TO interfere with the japanese operations
nj Shanghai The legation added thar Japan
.a,,,ot rar,,,it the anomalous condition
shanghai n continue much longer The Jap
anese Minister at Peking and the Taota at
Shanghai are cooperating In urgent representa-
tions which il is hoped viii be effective.
Japan" It was said at the legation will not
consert 10 q partial disarmament. as in the
case of the Ryeshitelni at che-Foo The Rus
sfan shiUs must either completely disaTm Or
fight"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
WANTS GEORGIA WIPED OFF THE MAP.
Connecticut Pastor Criticises G. &. r. for
Entertaining Ex-COnfedsTates.

Norwich, Conn. Aug. 2S-The Rev. Dr. =. Francis
Robinson. pastor OF the Mount Calvary Baptist
Church. has attacked the Grand Army o. tsc Re
pubic for entertaining the former Confederate off
GERS ~ the national eUSamDmsCt in Boston last
week. and declares that Georgia should pr wi2eI
of the map.
The unfortunate thing in tEis whole celsb-at.oE
at Boston" ne says. was -he reunion % the B.ue
and the Gray. fail 20 see anything o. uerst N
thar kind ~ show No TwO Men - the South nave
done more poison the minds of colorec me2
ga..st the rebels than Covernor Vardam1n q, Ms
sisslppi a,d Senator Ben Ttllman OF South Caro-
Ire ard vet there are cew misguided coored men
who claim they are Democrats When this grand
demonstration was going in Boston, IN States
boro. Ga. terrible iyuchins and savuse burning
a. the stake was going On"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
4CTTVE At W4SHINGTON.
Belief That WarshipS Viii act to
Protect american Interests.

Washington Aug. 23.-Mr. Adee, acting Secre-
tarv of State has sent by cable TO Minister
C,cnger at Pekipg a request that he report az
ton at Shanghai. A similar request also has
been addressed TO Consul General Goodnow. at
Shanghai and Consul General Fowler. at Che
Foo
Although no admission on that point is yet
obtaiuable it is believed that instructions either
have been sent or will be sent 70 Rear Admiral
Stirling TO cooperate with the Minister and
consuls in the protection OF American interests
in the treaty ports.
Aware Of the acuteness Of the situation Mr.
Darling acting Secretary Of the Navy, this
afternoon sent q dispatch to Rear Admiral Yates
Stirling commander Of the American Asiatic
feet now at Shanghai. directing him 10 keep
the department promptly informed OF every de-
veloDme1t in the situation. No word from Ad
1niraI Stirling has yet been received.
Mr Goodnow to-day sent word TO the State
Department that the Chinese Taotai Of Shang
hal through the British consul has ordered that
the repairs 10 the Russian cruiser Askold and
the destroyer Grozovoi be stopped. The order
was made through the British consul because
the repairs were being made by the British Dock
Company at Shanghai.
Bar Harbor. Ne. Aug 23.-Count Cassni tho
Russian Ambassador. declined tonight 70 dis
clIss recent events at Shanghai He had
ceived ne said information other than that
conveyed IN the press dispat tches and did not de-
sire 20 express his personal views without
clear understanding Of the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
ROYAL HOLIDAY M4RRED
No Gayety at Peterhof-To7ens 5
Fail Predicted To-day.

ST Petersburg Aug 24.-witn az Russia
hanging breathiessly on the fa1e of Port Ar
ihur, even the christening Of the CzareVitch is
'oboed of much Of the prominence which ~ouie
otherwise be accorded to il. and ST. Petersburg
i9-5ight II dtIr and silent, witE no sign of fes-
tvity. Although the tairlylike grounds Of Peter
haf are gay with flags and decorations IN readi-
Esss for to-raorrow's celebration, AMI though
"a great palace is Allied with distinguished
suests. the sceue resembles more Gre of a
"eishty international conference tnan OF
Gathering Of nlerryDakers.
Ihe capital tonight is filed with sinister III
Coas.aaed third page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
LADIES MUST NOT SWEAR AT HOME.
Wilkesbarres Ruth Ashmore Charges Them
81 Cents a Word fer the Privilege.

IUT rELEGEAPH To THE THIBUNE-I
WiIkesbarCe Penn Aug. 2S.-Miss Maud hOCher
of this city. fined to-day g. cents each Cor
swear words She conteaded that. as they were
uttered IL her own house they were not IN viola
zion Of the state law against profanity Alderman
Brown declared that words swear
words whe her uttered in public places or ones
owH castle. and imposed the fine Miss Kocher
thereupoU appealed the Mrs Pearl Hayes
Nas Ihe naLrLir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
SEBASTOPOL HITS NINE.
Russian BattLeship Reported Dam
aged an the HdrbOr.

TOXIC, Aug "a @ a m.).-Adnlral kstaoka
reports that the Russian battleship sebasto-
rol was emerging from Port arthur yesterday
she struck a mine, after which she was seen to
be listed to starboard. She towed back into
tae harhnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
BLOUS As UNION NEETS.
Trinity Buiidias Not Ner"ed-
Labor Men Confident

Tn. rule OF Philip Weiuseimer TIE president of
the Building Trades Alliance indicted FOR
ton threatened yesterday more than AT any
time since he has been a power. II occurred at a
meeting or the Journeymeu Plumbers and Gasnt-
terS Union at Manncrohor Hail ami before the
meeting broke up blows were struck one Dis tei-
Continued on second paEc.