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the Welsh Meat Market.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
ARMY NOT DEPRESSED.
Troops zoith KaropatIin Had Long
Erpected Port Arthur'S Fall.

Moukden. Jan 6, via Peking. Jan. 7.-Though
the news OF Port Arthur's capitulation first
generally known here to-day it was surmised by
the Russian army January 4. from the cheer
ing heard in the Japanese camp along the entire
line, when cries of "Benzair' were distinctly
heard. The news created no surprise, because
the army had become accustomed to the possi-
biiity of Port Arthurs fall from before the battle
OF Liao-Yang.
lost in admiration OF the wonderful and un-
exampled defence. Although the deaths of Gen
erals Fock and Kondratchenko were not pub
lished here. the facts regarding Fock had been
accepted for six weeks, and the condition Of Port
Arthur was known throughout. The authorities
lief vessels had successfully run the blockade
reported. and candidly admitted the despera-
ton OF the defenders. The Russians regarded
the expectations of foreign expert visitors to
Port Arthur before the that Port Arthur
could resist for eighteen months as being too
optimistic provided there was no relief.
While it is impossible to telegraph the tenor
OF opinion. yet it is evident that greater events
must transpire before the END of the war is ap-
parent.
The Russian army is beginning cheerful but
quiet celebration Of the Russian Christmas
which is Tomorrow.
There was unusual cannonadlng yesterday
along the centre. 1t was continued in a mod
Grated form to-day.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
DOUBASSOF IN Paris.
Russian Admiral to Plan for NaUyS
Rehabilitation.

Paris, Jan. 7-Vice-Admiral Doubassoff, who
succeeded Admiral KaZnakoff Russian repre-
sentative the International North Sea Com
mission, arrived here to-day and received
by Foreign Minister Delcasse 1t is known
that his service the North Sea Commission
is n mere incident his chief mission being to
preside at the meeting of the Naval Technical
Commission, which is considering the complete
rehabilitation Of the Russian navy.
This is not connected with the fall of Port
Arthur or the present war, as the Russians rec
ogrlize the necessity for recreating their navy
without reference to the contest with Japan
Therefore, naval experts, NJ Dolgoroukoff, NJ
Porectkine. NJ. Brinck and others have arrived
here after visiting the shipyards of Germany
Holland, Austria, Italy and France for the pur-
pose of learning their capacity for the execu-
ton of extensive programme for naval con-
struction. Admiral Deubassoff, who Is chief
constructor of the Russian navy, will preside
at the meeting of experts and go over the re-
ports
1t is understood that the Russian programme
contemplates the expenditure Of 5000 900 900
during the next three years of naval rehabilita-
tion. The meeting of the experts leads to
coincident gathering of representatives of the
leading shipyards including those in America
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
HANDWRITING IN PAGE TRIAL.
Expert Confronted by Evidence He Gave
in Molineux Case.

Cambridge Mass, Jan. Charles Louis Tucker,
who is being tried for the murder OF Miss Mabel
Page listened for three and one-haf hours to-
day to the testimony Of Marshall D. Ewen a
handwriting expert. Mr.. Ewel reiterated the state
ment made by him yesterday that he was confident
that the ~. L. Morton" address. written on a
small piece of paper. found near the body Of the
murdered woman was written by the same person
who filled certain sales slips which the prose-
cution alleges written by Tucker when he
employed by stationery firm in Boston. Only
session held to-day, and Mr. EweN was
the stand all the time.
Only two things occurred to arouse any degree
OF interest among the auditors. One was the reiter-
alton by the witness of his belief that the sales
slips and the Morton address were written by
the same person. and the other was the introduc-
ton of part Of the testimony given by Mr. Ewell
when he witness for the defence at the
second trial OF Roland B. Molineux. I'm Newly ork.
Mr.. Eweli testified that the probability was forty
to that the writer OF the 113 sales slips, al
legged to have been made out by Tucker. and Of
the address the paper found in the Page house,
the persons. Under oFosS-eXanina tion
Mr. Ewell became confused with reference to the
question whether there were letters enough the
slip under discussion determine the question Of
"backhand' writing. Mr.. Ewel at first said that
there were enough but when Mr.. Vahey read por-
tons of the record of the second trial OF MOlneuX,
showing that in that case he had given a differ
ent opinion. and repeated his question. the eX-
pert gave negative answer. At this response
distinct snicker heard among the visiting
lawyers within the bar inclosure. and Judge Sher-
man sharply reprimanded the offenders.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08

Port Arthur until arrangements were completed
for his return to Russia with his family.
Referring to the burial of the dead, General
Nogi said the Japanese. since the beginning of
the military operations. had always buried the
Russian dead. Those found later would be
buried at special spot, and suitable memorial
would be erected as a tribute to their bravery.
After luncheon, at which both generals sat to-
gether a group photograph was taken at the
cottage, and General Stoessel remounted his
horse TO show its good points. said goodby to
General Nogi and rode back to Port Arthur.
The quiet, and even solemn, meeting of the
generals ended at about ] O'Clock.
The regular Russian soldiers in Port Arthur
marched out to-day. The only troops now in the
city the volunteers
Two fires were started in Port Arthur to-day,
for which General Stoessel apologized. He said
the volunteers were unable to control the popu-
lace, and he desired that the japanese enter
Port Arthur Immediately, to keep order.
The formal entry of the Japanese army into
Port Arthur has been fixed for Sunday. Janu-
airy g.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
TRIED TO BLACKMAIL TIszA.
Man Arrested for Sending BLACK Hand"
Letter to Hungarian Premier.

Washington Jan. 7.-Chief Wilkie of the Secret
Service to-day received telegram from Lebanon,
Penn, saying that Ignaz Wenzler labOrer in one
OF the iron mills there, had been arrested and held
IN 5000 bail for attempting to blackmai and for
threatening the life Of Count Tisza. the Premier
OF Hungary
Some weeks ago. il Is said. Wenzler wrote to the
count. signing three fictitious names TO the letter.
stating that Wenzler a distant relation of his.
IN great need and demanding n remittance OF $1,000
in default of which representative Of the BLACK
Hand would go to Budapest and kill the count be-
fore Christmas Day
The letter came to Chief Wilkie through the State
Department. and Secret Service officers were at
put the Wenzler was found and a
sample of his handwriting obtained by a German
who secured his assistance in writing friend in
Hungary. Later letter carrier obtained a written
statement from Wenzler to the effect that he eX-
pected remittance of $1,000 from Count TSza.
The handwritings being identical. Wenker was
arrested. and in default of bail TO Jail in
Harrisburg, charged with using the mails TO de-
fraud.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
ARMY EXPENSES CUT.
Appropriation 500 900, 900, Reduc-
ton of So 100000.

Washington Jan. THE House Committee on
Military Affairs to-day practically completed the
Army Appropriation bill 1t carries. In round num-
bers s69 co., which is about S2G000OO less than
the estimates and 800 900 less than the appropra
tions for the current year. The following are the
important changes. compared to the amounts ap-
prcpriated last year: Horses for cavalry and ar
tillery 100000 reduced s20OOOO barracks and quar-
ters S. $50 reduction of $2sl050: military post
exchanges 1898 5OO reduction of sl6S.59O; barracks
and quarters in the Philippine Islands. S2S0,00O
reduction of Sl35.59O: transportation of the army
and it's supplies S12OOOOOO a reduction Of S5OcoOO0
construction and repair hospitals. S3l5Ooo.
duction of $4,000. shooting galleries and ranges.
SO COO an increase of 10000; medical and hospital
department $6O0.00O. an increase Of $4,000; ord
nance stores and supplies and rifle target prac-
tice 81 25O 600 an increase OF 100000; militia
terials s5i6cGO a reduction s61 600: converting
muzzle-lOadng to breech- leaders. S6UOO a re-
ductiOn O $4,000
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
NEW-Y0RK PRIEST ATTACKED.
He Has Fierce Fight with Three Men in St..
Louis and Is Overpowered.

st. Louis. Jan. THE Rev. Father Charles
Quinn. New-York priest, is in hospital here as
the result of conflict early to-day with three
men, who attacked him in Market-st, near the
City Hall. They told Father Quinn to throw up
his hands. He struck the leader on the jaw and
felled him. A fierce fight followed in which the
priest finally left unconscious on the street
Three hours later he made his way to a drug
store from which he was removed to a hospital
He Is in a serious condition with knife wound on
the right side of the face. one in the chest. an
other extending from the corner of the right eve
for length of three inches. and third in the
right breast.
No arrests have been made Father Quinn has
been travelling. and when he was attacked he was
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New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
ASTHMA AND CATARRH
MEET THEIR MASTER.
The Advance Guards Of Consumption Successfully
Treated by Ascafco.

A cablegram is Just received, dated Vienna,
January Reports for the year 1904, covering
continental Europe, compiled by medical statls-
ticians. show a marked decrease in the number
OF fatalities from diseases of the respiratory
gans due 20 the introduction OF the new Aus
trfan discovery ascatco. CatarTh, asthma and
bronchitis the forerunners and advance guards
or tuberculosis, have been so successfully treated
by the new drug that fatal diseases OF the lungs
have been noticeably checked.
A report showing 46S cures OF asthma and AL
OF catsrrh by ascatco during the month OF No
vember IN the United States has been received
here with much qualification and great surprise
as the efficacy OF the new treatment wes here
fofore questioned by some medical authorities
on account Of the severe climatic conditions that
exist IN America. This conclusively proves the
earlier statements Of European savans, who
claimed that the action OF the drug ascatco
would not be affected by climate or conditions
With the new year the Austrian dispensary
located at No @ East Fourteenth street New
York City, the only depot for distribution OF
ascEtco IN the United States, has been commits
stoned 10 pursue a more vigorous campaign than
ever 10 stamp out these drended diseases, and
10 this end VIII send free by mail supply OF the
drug 10 any sufferer who Will write 70 or call az
t-S dispensary for t.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
RUSSIA'S SAD CHRISTMAS.
All Ordinary Festivities and Entertainments
Omitted Because of War Losses.

ST. Petersburg, Jan. with a heavy heart
Russia to-day celebrated Christmas. The day
was peculiarly a family fete The trials of the
war and losses at the front had brought sorrow
and mourning to countless homes, and the usual
rejoicing absent In st. Petersburg all the
departments of the government were closed un-
til Tuesday and intense cold kept the people
indoors. All the ordinary public festivities and
private entertainments omitted.
The imperial family observed the day quietly
at the Palace of Tsarskoe Selo. There was a
large Christmas tree for the children. but there
was no elaborate celebration such as generally
marks the day there.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
STILL EXPECT SEA FIGHT.
JAPAN PREPARING FOR 1T.
They BcheDe Russian Fleet VA
Return soith Resnforcements.

Toxic Jan. I'm naval circles here the recall
or the Russian second Pacific squadron Is not
regarded as a sign that Russia does not hope Tor
final success on the seas. II is considered that
the authorities at 81. Petersburg have realized
the irnprobability OF the second Pacific squadron
alone defeating vice-Adrniral Togo and have re-
called it TO await endorsements and to further
train its officers and men preparatory 20 su-
prerne effort for the mastery.
A naval officer said to-day:
Japan has confidently awaited the arrival Of
the second Pacific squadron OF the Russian navy
sn the Far East II would have been splendid
which we are not afraid.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
zETA PSI FRATERNITY OFFICERS.

Boston Jan. 1.-The national convention of the
zeta Psi Fraternity to-day elected as grand presl-
dent Governor William r. Cobb. OF Maine The
other officers chosen follows: Vice-presi-
dent. Frank During. San Francisco recording sec
retary. Thomas l. Chatheld. New-York; corre-
spending secretary. George l.. Ulman, Philadelphia;
treasurer Albert Buchanan, New York; guard. AL
mon G. BaTrell New York, and historian, Israel G.
Pisrson. NewYork. 1t voted TO institute a
chapter at Syracuse University
Tufts College Chapter entertained the delegates
this afternoon Ut Medford. President Elmer Capen
welcomed the guests and Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy Charles H. Darling. who delegate de-
lyered address. A banquet at the Hotel Somer-
set this evening with Mr. Darling tie principal
speaker. brought the convention to close
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
FEAR FOR URADD'S SAFETY.
No Trace of Lifeboat at Cape Cod-Crew of
Four Aboard.

Highland Light, Mass, Jan. 7.-Nothing could be
seen to-day OF the disabled Norwegian nfeboat
Uradd bound from AaIesund. Norway for New
York, which was off here yesterday. The life
savers think that the craft has driftei around
Race Point into Cape Cod Bay. II. indeed in her
helpless condition she has not been wrecked and
her crew OF four lost
The weather thick off the cape this morning
and tremendous seas were running. The wind blew
sixty miles an hour from the southeast, accompa-
MED by heavy rain. No disasters to- coaSting Ves-
sells were reported. No vessels had been sighted
since yesterday.
Provincetown. Mass. Jan. 7.-Neither the Wood
End the Race Point life savers have seen any
thing Of the disabled Norwegian Ilfeboat which
observers outside of the cape thought might have
drifted into Cape Cod Bay.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
MIDsHIPMAN AND MEGAPHONE.
He Is Held in Bail for Assaulting Boy Who
Stole It

Philadelphia. Jan. 7.-Richard Mann. a midship-
man in the United States Naval Academy at An
napol!s held in $500 bail for further hearing
by magistrate here to-day. charged with assault
and battery. Mann came here last November with
battalion of midshipmen to attend the army and
navy football game According to the story told to
the magistrate. John Lyons. eleven years old OF
this city. grabbed Mann's megaphOne and off
with II. Mann. it is asserted gave chase and when
he came up with the fugitive scuffle ensued. dur
ing which Lyons kicked and severely injured
He a patient in the University Hospital until
yesterday Mann was brought from Annapolis and
Lyons appeared against him to-day. The magis-
trate expressed the opinion that any person had the
right TO pursue thief but he continued the case
in order to give Lyons opportunity show II
possible. that the assault upon him unlawful.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
FREIGHT RATE HEARINGS.

Washington. Jan. The Interstate Commerce
Commission to-day fixed a hearing on what is
known as the diferentiaI case at Washington
January %. This involves the problem Of the
differentials in the relative freight to New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore. Newport News. Nor
folk and other Atlantic seaboard points 1t has
set hearing to be held in this city January 81
the question of adoption Of a uniform bill OF
ladng throughout the official classification territory
Of the railroads. The commission also has the
case of William r. Hearst, of New-York, against
the coal carrying railroads. involving allega tions
excessive rates. for oral argument in this city
February Z.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
OLD SNUFF EXPERT PENsIoNEp.

New-Brunswick. ~ j. Jan. (speclaD. After
thirty years Of service. William Frismuth who has
been expert at snuffmaking in the United States
for fifty years and is seventy-two years of age has
been retired by the American Snuff Company at
Helmetta. and the company commencing January
!, will allow him a pension. He Is a native of
Philadelphia and forty years ago became interested
in the snuff business at Spotswood. He had an ex-
cellent experience In business and earned consid-
cradle when the business first started here
The plant at Helmetta is the largest snuh concern
in the United States.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
PRESIDENT PARDoNs A FILIPINO.

Washington Jan, THE President has pardoned
Juan NJ. Gutierrez serving a life sentence in
Bbid Prison, Manila Gutierrez is a native FIJI
pino. and convicted by a military commission
Of having killed prisoners and sentenced to be
hanged, but on account OF the aid given by him 20
the United States in securing the surrender Of
other insurgents the sentence was conrauted 10
imprisonment at hard labor for life. The present
action OF the President is based on informa tion
that the testimony on which Gutierrez was convict
ed was untrustworthy. being alleged to be mart ~
a conspiracy to get him out OF the way and also
because of the important service rendered the gov
ernment by Gutierrez in the slIppressl0n % 9the
Philippine insurrection "a ~
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
PRISONER OF RUSSIANS.

San Francisco. Jan. THE officers of the steamer
Harold Dollar, which recently arrived from Petro-
paulovsk say that Lieutenant Ito Matsunoto, OF
the Japanese army. is a prisoner in the hands of
the Russians They say that the lieutenant was
captured at Yavino. the western side OF
Kamchatka Peninsula and that he Is held as a spy
by the Russians Fearing that he intended to
escape the Harold Dollar the local authorities
put him behind the bars, and he in confine-
ment when the vessel put to sea-
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
SUSPECT ENGLAND's MOTIVE.
Diplomats in Paris Believe She Wants a
Voice in Russo-Japanese Peace Terms.

Paris. Jan. AFTER comforting with Foreign
Minister Delcasse, a leading diplomat said to-
day that mediation in the Japanese Russian
War would be as unacceptable TO Russia now as
it would have been TO the United States after
the defeas at Bull Ran The belief is growing
that Great Brtain's anxiety for mediation is
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
WOULD SAVE WOMAN ERoM aALLows.

Stamford Conn. Jan. Mrs William j. Blick-
ensderfer has prepared an appeal 20 the women OF
America urging them TO their influence with
the Governor OF Vermont and the Governor OF
Pennsylvania to save from the galows Mary Rog-
ers of Vermont and Kate Edward. OF Pennsylva-
MIA each sentenced to be hanged for the murder
OF her husband. The appeal Is based grounds OF
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
RoyEsTvENsKY's MAPS POOR.
Fear in Paris That This May Lead to Ac-
cidents in the Indian Ocean.

Paris. Jan. Information received in official
quarters here shows that Vice-Admiral Ho-
sestvenskys charts Of the waters in which the
Russian second Pacific squadron is now cruising
are defective and practically worthless. This
arouses apprehension OF a possible future catas-
trophe. as Il is known that the charts DO not
show the recent photographic dangers of the
Indian Ocean.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
PANAMA CANAL APPOINTMENTS

Washington jan 7-Secretary Murphy Of the
Isthmian Canal Commission announced to-day that
all positions under the commission which by exeeu
tive order. are exempt from Civil Service examina-
tion have been filled and that no additional an
pointments can be made In any department OF the
commission except through the Civn Service com,
mission, where applicants desiring TO oualifv for
appointment should apply for Information -
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
MINISTER GUILTY OF MURDER OF SON.

Owensboro. Ky. Jan. THE Rev w w Armer
was to-day found guilty of the murder OF his son
and sentenced to twenty-one years in the peniten-
tary. The father is said to have killed his son
who was twenty-one years old, because the Young
man had gone 10 work for a farmer and had re-
fused to return home.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
NO ULTIMATUM TO VENEZUELA.
This Governments Patience Not Yet Ex-
hausted.

Washington. Jan. 7-Reports that this govern
ment has addressed ultima tum to Venezuela
officially declared to be untrue. Although
the situation there has long caused considerable
annoyance TO this government, its patience is
not yet exhausted, and recent instructions
have been sent to Minister Bowen.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08

not entirely disnterested. British official re-
Gently said:
"If Europe or America do not intervene Japan
and Russia will make their own terms Of peace
without consulting Europe America"
This leads diplomats to say that Great Britain
IS less desirous of peace than she is to secure a
voice in the krms of peace.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
SUPPLIES FOR vLADlvosToK.

Portland, Ore. Jan. THE steamship Olympia
Will leave Portland next week with cargo of
contraband destined for the Russian army
vladiyostok: The cargo will consist Of oats and
canned beef
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
EDITOR MYsTERIousLY MISSING.

NewBrunswick, n. j.. Jan. (SpeciaD-W. r
Hazelton. the Editor and proprietor of The South
River Review has been missing from his home for
the last three weeks His assistants know nothing
OF his whereabouts. he gave them no intimation
that he contemplated taking vacation. No cause
can be assigned for his absence.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
MILES ASSIGNED TO DOUGLASS STAFF

Washington, Jan. THE War Department to
day assigned Lieutenant General Nelson A. Mile,
as member of the staff OF Governor Douglas o.
Massachusetts.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
EMPEROR THANKS NOGI.
Togo AboHSheS Blockade of Lao
Tung Peninsula.

Toxic, Jan. THE Emperor to-day issued a
rescript thanking General Nogi, the Third Army,
Admiral Togo and the combined fleet for the
taking Of Port Arthur.
Admiral Togo has issued an order abolishing
from to-day the blockade of the Liao-Tung Pen
insula.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
BLEW UP A BANK WITH nvNAm,rz

Council Bluffs. Iowa. Jan 5.-word was received
here to-day that the Bank OF Treynor. Iowa. a
town sixteen miles east OF Council Blurrx has been
wrecked oy dynamite IL Is not known hcOS re',eh
money was secured by the robbers ~ N'uSn