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was Fort No 5, where for three months
the japanese occuDiea one part of the
fort While ti:e Russians occupied the
other They fought ceaselesSly, assault
ing each other and mining and coun-
termining. Once when Il Japanese
prince was killed the Japanese sent to
negotiate Il truce in order that they
might secure the body from heaps of
others which had long remained UNI
buried. The Russians received the en-
VoyS courteouSly. ana in an easy man-
ner, and as if they had untold brew
cries working, gave them the last bottle
of beer at Port Arthur, With the idea of
creating an impression OF plenitude. AS
Il matter of fact the only real ration
for three months has consisted of rice,
which ultimately caused hundreds to
fan sick and scorbute, 4 disease much
like beriberi. Last month the rations
We're reduced 40 per cent.
Nothing was too gleut Il sacrifice in
order to impress the enemy that all WAS
we'll inside the fortress.
This is the first potato | have tasted
for two monthS--and is this really,
truly StTlk 30
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ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE?
Reported 1t Has Already Begun Along
the Shakhe.


Berlin, Jan. 6.-On the heels of Port
Arthur's capitulatlon great battle,
which may prove to be the most mo-
mentous of the war, was begun today
just south of Mukden between the
armies of Kuropatkin and Field Mar
shall Oyama. according to a dispatch
just received from that city.
The battle is general, engaging both
wings and the center of each army,
and the fighting has been desperate.
For week both armies have been
shifting their troops, and both Kuro-
patkin and Oyama are said to have
drawn their lines each with the object
of executing monster turning move
ment.
The furious battle precipitated today,
it is believed. >may prove to be the
turning point of the war
At Port Arthur preparations are be-
ing hurriedly made to send the fresh
est troops of General Nogi's army to
reinforce Marshal Oyama. From 80
600 to 10000 men, it is expected will
be hurried north to Mukden to support
Oyama in his death grapple with the
monster. army of kuropatkin.
Those of Nogis troops who have been
longest facing Port Arthur during the
heart-breaking Scrties, repulses, charg-
es and entrenching that have marked
each day will be sent on Through to
Japan to recuperate. An entirely new
force may be sent from Japan to in
vest the fallen citadel.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-13
NEWLAND'S PLAN.
Proposed That Federal Government
Take Over All Ra abroad Control,

Washington. Jan. 1.-Senator News
lands introdu, ed joint resolution for
ii commission to frame Il national in
corporation act for the consolidation of
railroads in Interstate commerce. The
action proposed has nothing to do With
the suggestions Of Commissioner Car
field, which covering licenses to manu-
featuring corporation. It's purpose is
to unity and simplify railroad systems
under national control make taxes
fixed and certain, and to dividends
certain so that increase of business
may tend to betterment of roads. in
crease in wages, or diminution in rates.
The commission is to consist of four.
teen members, one traffic manager to
be appointed by the president. one at
torney to be appointed by the attorney
general, two experts i'll tranSpOrta-
ton. one appointed by the secretary
of commerce and labor. and the other
by the interstate commerce commits
sion; i've senators ana FIVE members of
the house.
Among the provisions of the act to be
framed by the commission are: For
! the construction of railroads and pur-
chase of connecting lines: the amount
of bonds and stock to be issued for con-
| struclion: betterment and purchase to
! be approved by the interstate COM
/ nefcc COMMISSION, ana not To exceed
4 cost Of construction or actual value.
For he classification of all freight
and the fixing OF reasonable rates. and
I the revision by the Interstate commerce
commission OF such rates.
For the reasonable exercise of such
| power by providing to yield railroad
| corporation not less tnan 4 per cent.
| per annum. For summary proceedings
on the complaint of railroads or pri-
! waite parties concerning any decision OF
| the interstate commission.
! For the imposition of a percentage
tax on the gross receipts of all such
corporations in lieu of taxes on prop
! erty and stocks and bonds. and in lieu
I of all taxes on the bonds and stocks in
] the hands of stockholders. the p<,perl Y
of such railroads and bonds and stocks
:, to be entirely exempt from state and
| local taxation.
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THE RlHLUNG EXPLOSION.
Story of the Most Awful Assault Of the
Entire Sieoe.

Headquarters of the Third Japanese
Army in Front Of Port Arthur, Dec. 90. via
Yin Kow. via 'rcntsin Jan. 5.-Cable cor
rcspond"ncc of the Associated Press: Aft
or many weeks of patient toll by rcgi-
m"nt of the center division the making Of
mine tunnels under the north wall of
Rhilung mountain through solid rock was
completed ana tho mines laid on December
IS.
Without warning seven mines, contain
ing TWO tons of dynamite were exploded
at 10 o'clock on the morning of December
IS. Tho spectacle was magnificent. The
entire front walls Of the fort seemed to be
lifted into the air N a tremendous Opaque
curtain of earth ana debris of all kinds.
There WAS no preliminary bombarlmcnt
to give the Russians hint of what was
in store for them. Half the garrison per-
ishcd as tho result Of the explosions and
the charge Of tho Japanese. The cXplo-
sion was tremendous. The entire hillside
was covered with debris, and the moat
WAS filed to a level with the broken walls
Of the fort. IA anticipation of a stubborn
resistance by (, large garrison the Japa-
uese before daylight pushed a large force
into the trenches whore they remained
concealed until the explosions took place.
rh" moment the mines were fired a whole
park Of siege guns opened a concentrates
fire upon the fort. which was obscurcd
from view by the bursting shells.
Then the Charge.
7 Under cover of this wonderful practice
Il large force in the nearest sap charged
over the fled-:n moat and attacked the
/ first line of Russian trenches, behind
which We're machine guns.
! The Russians were thrown into the
greatest confusion and many Of them
were killed by the explosions. Ncvcrthe-
. less they fought desperately, but were
not able to withstand the number and the
determination Of the Japanese who
passed over thcir broken walls like rats
n the face of fire from the machine
/ guns. and the first line of trenches was
captured after twenty minutes of awful
! fighting.
The Japanese attacked in overwhelm-
! ing numbers from all sides. but the rem
nant of the garrison continued to fight
with splendid spirit conlcsting every
! inch of the interior.
J Under cover of darkness the Japanese
| captured the last sections and the bar
racks at O'Clock in the morning
A Few Defenders Escape.
One hundred and fifty of the garrison
escaped through connecting trenches in
T, the rear of the fort, which they destroy ed
f. by mines to prevent pursuit.
| Three prisoners were taken and the
| others of the garrison were killed The
Japanese losses during the day and night
were about 1000 killed and wounded
With the fort the Japanese captured
four guns and two machine guns, besides
1 others not Yet counted. In the gorge at
the rear of the fort they captured thirty
quick firing guns which had been ready to
repcl any attack Oh the fort from the
rear.
Before retiring the Russians set fire to
/ the barracks and kitchens, which are still.
burning.
Considering the enormous strength OF
the forts its capture at such small cos
of life was great success.
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1T JARS FRANCE, TOO.
kurop atkins Position Is Now Con.
ceded to Be More DANGEROUS,

ceded TO 3e Wore dangerous.
Paris, Jan. 3-'rhe news of the surrender
of Port Arthur created Il profound impress
sion here and was the universal theme of
conversation in official and diplomatic
quarters and with the public generally
The newspapers discuss the matter at
much length and in a tone of sadness.
The Russian officials learned the stu
alton from the Associated Press dispatches
from Toxic, while the Japanese legation
received Il brief summary of the progress
Of negotiations
The prevailing French view is summed
up by the Temps, which says the historic
defense of Sevastopol has now been sur
passed, Port Arthur adding glorious page
to military annals which will long remain
uncqualcd. Continuing, the Temps points
out that the surrender will exert a ire
mendous moral effect favorable to Japan.
The japanese, the paper says. ARE now
revenSed for the loss of Port Arthur after
the Chino japanese war"
French military critics regard the sur
render of Port Arthur as rendering Cen
cral kuropatkins posistion increasingly
dangerous, as the bcsicging army of 3d.
coo men is now released and will reinforce
the japanese army in the north.
1t is expected that Vice Admiral Ro-
jestvensky's squadron will proceed no
further in the direction of the seat of
war.
The hope is expressed in some official
quarters that the surrender of the fortress
will hasten peace: but the prevailing view
is that the fall will acccntuate Russias re-
sistcnce.
Some Paris journals assert that the Jap
apcse occupation of Port Arthur will con-
stitute a menace TO all Europe, which the
chancelores should prepare to meet.
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FLEET MAY RETURN,
Ealtic Squadron Under Rojestvensky
May Not Proceed Further

ST. Petersburg Jan. Sit seems now
to be definitely decided that Vice Adj
miial R0jeslvenSkN' squadron will not
attempt at present to reach Nludivos
tuk. The decision has been reached
chat he will await the Pacific squad
ron. on which work is proceeding night
and day, and several ships of which are
expected to be ready foy service by the
end of January
1t is by no means certain that Ro-
jeStNenSky will return with his ships to
European waters. He may await the
third squadron off the coast OF NADIA
Shscar and seize and make his base
among the uninhabited coral islands,
In view of the report that the Jap
ancSe intend to invest NladivoStOk,
General BatiavoH, who has been inter-
viewed. has expressed the opinion that
if Nladirostok should be blockalel Ro-
jcStensky would be compelled to return
Many interesting incidents in connec-
ton With Port Arthur heretofore con-
When the protected cruiser l1oynrian
captain, Sary1chom. was subjected to
considerable criticism. He appealed
personally to Emperor Nicholas for
Immunity, saying that if forgiven he
would sacrifice his life for his country.
Thereafter Captain Sarytchoff volun-
tecred on every occasion for dangerous
duty. He commanded the gunboat
Gliacli at Kinchow and later 4 shore
battery at Tigers Tail. Afterward the
captain engaged in frequent Sorties out
of the fOrtilicationS. but seemed to bear
Il charmed lite and received not SO
much us II scratch.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-13
JOHNSON ON RAILROAD RATES
Minnesota Governor Handles the Cues
ton Without Gloves

St Paul, Jan. G.-Governor johnson in
his inaugural message TO the legislature
today referred to railway legislation as
one of the greatest problems of modern
times, especially as TO railway freight
rates. He said there was much unjust
discrimination in freight rates in Min
ncSota, that rates were much lower in
Iowa than in Minnesota. and that some
thing Was radically wrong with a system
which placed a shipper of this state at
such Il disadvantage The Iowa distance
tariff, which some advocated as the solu-
ton of the difficulty, he doubted as a
proper solution, as conditions in Iowa
were different from those in Minnesota.
The governor said he thought the remedy
lay in maximum freight rates that would
be fair to the shipper and the transport
tation company. and recommended a leg
islatiVc investigation into the subject with
this end in view. He urged the adoption
of a joint resolution explicitly indorsng
the Cooper bill, now before the national
congress.
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New York LEGISLATURE Meets.

Albany. n. y, Jan. 6.--The state leg
islature assembled today. After or
ganZing the first annual message of
Governor Higgins was read. In the
matter of election reforms, the gov
ernor points out some of the ways in
which the elective franchise has been
violated and commends the entire sub
ject to the legislature for action.
Touching Improvement in the state
waterways, he recommends that con-
gress be memorialized by the legisla-
ture to press the claims Of the state for
larger appropriations for improvement
of natural waterways in connection
with the canal system Of the state.
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GENERAL sToEssEL's STORY.
Horrors of the Last Weeks of the Long
Sieqe

81. Petersburg. Jan General Stoes-
sells dispatches by way of Chefoo relate
how the position of Port Arthur grad
TALLY became less safe and more crit
zeal from the ravages of scurvy in
creasing enormously the casualty lists
SO considerable from the Japanese as
s&uts and bombardments. Towards the
end of the year the supply of amnuni-
ton completely gave out. There We're
1900 sick and wounded in the hospitals
and 500 fresh casualties coming daily.
The general reports that at the end of
the siege he had only 10000 men under
arms, the remainder OF the original
garrison being killed or wounded.
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'fiftGtjlg ms fiot CON
scented to make the race. but admits
that he is almost persuaded
Il am receiving as many as forty let
ters a day urging me to become a can
didate for the nomination for COVER
nor SAID Harding. They come from
all sections OF the state and from nrom-
inent representatives of all the various
factions and elements of the republic
can party.
i have said that I an -ne9t. a caudl.
date. at. least not in the sense of seek
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MIRSkY TO RETIRE.
Report Says Interior Minister Will Be
Succeeded by Reactiorary.

London, Jan. Ga dispatch to the
standard from st. Petersburg says it
is reported With great positiyeness
there and in Moscow that the resigna-
ton of Prince Sviatopolk- Mirsky as
MINISTER of the interior mas been ac-
cepteG by the ear.
1t IS expected that reactionary will
be appointed to succeed him. possibly
General kleigels, ut present governor
of kielt, Podolia and Nolhynia.
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Colorado Strike Expensive.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 4.-State Treas
urere Whitney Newton il his annual
report TO the governor gives the total
cunt in certificates of indebtedness
led in payment of military pnr-.
4.oses as STI6.464, and recommends that
the legislature authorize an issue. of
100000 '.insurrection" bonds, payable
in twenty-five years and to draw not
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-01-13
TWO KILLED, TWO HURT
Battle Between Policemen and Desper.
ADDE'S Results in Everybody Be-
inq Shot.

Chicago. Jan. 7.-WhiIe Attempting
to arrest Harry Feinberg, a brother of
Pugilist kid" Farmer, now in the
penitentiary, in connection with the
shooting of policeman some time ago,
Policeman James Keefe was shot and
killed and Policeman Birmingham
slightly Wounded by Fafnbefs. The
latter received mortal wounds from the
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No Pork Barrel This Year.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Prospects are
that this session of congress will not
pass Il river and harbor bill. The COM
miltee on rivers and harborS has been
considering Il bill for some time, but
among the leaders in the house there is
a disposition to let the bill go over this
season on account of the treaSury'S
COnliti ion
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LAWSON SCARE FAILS.
Though His Advertised Threat Made
Brokers Apprehensive Wall Street
Stocks Were Steady

New York, Jan. 6.-Despite fiaring
Lawson advertisements in all the morn
ing newspapers today, the stock market
opened strong and remained 50 for the
first hour. Lawson predicted this in
his advertisement, promising that he
would unload a lot of stock during the
forenoon, but the threat did not appear
to alarm the street in general.
Amalgamated copper opened at ~
points, about the close Saturday, and
ran up to 1875. Wall street experts said
LawSons advertisement was merely
feeler to test the sentiment of the pub
lie. By the response to 1t he will be
guided by his dealings in the next few
days
Within the next two weeks there
will be disbursed lin Wall street be-
tween s35,GG0,0O0 and $14O.O0O.00 in
dividends and interest Under ordinary
circumstances and With the public
confident, the bulk of these disburse-
ments would go right back into Wall
street.
There was a sinister tone in the Law
son advertisements today that made
the street apprehensive. He advises
outside investors to sell and put their
money in banks not connected with
%the system
Brokers We're at theii, Offices early
for the purpose of meeting the situa-;
ton. s5
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CONGER STARTS HOME.
Minister Leaves Pekin and Goes tc
Manila En- Route to the
States

Pekin. Jan. 7.-American Minister
Conger left Pekin today for the Philip
pines. Secretary Coolidge has as.
sumed charge of the legation.
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. SENATOR'S AT w
Foraker and Dick of Ohio Said to Hav,
Lined Up Rival State
EadinnS.

Columbus O., Jan. ga political war,
with Senator Foraker and Senator
Dick as leaders of rival factions, Will
be declared in Ohio within few days
Dick is backing Governor Eerrick for
denomination. and Foraker is taking
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The Missouri LEGISLATURE.

Jefferson City Mo-. Jan. 6--The For.
ty-third general assembly was called
to order today. This is the first repub-
lican house of representatives in Mis-
souri, for ten Years
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PEACE? NOT FOR RUSSIA.
ST. Petersburg Says There's No Reason
t. Discuss It Yet.

st, Petersburg, Jan. 5.-Thc food of
kilograms from abroad bringing talk of
peace arouscs only resentment In official
circles mere, anu oven many liberals, who
are urgently pressing the government for
reforms aroused by the dreadful story Of
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JAPANESE TAKE
$4,000 PRISONERS
Port Arthur Had a Total OF
$4,000 Inhabitants, 2O,-
900 of Them Sick.
MAKING THE TRANSFERS
Property Is Being Turned Over to the
Japanese Authorities, Who Are
Furnishing Food. Medicine
and Attention.
MAKING THE TRANSFERS

Tok,o, Jam 6.--'The Japanese captured
o. 600 prisoners at Port Arthur.
The total number of inhabitants is
35 GOO of whom 10000 are sick.
Chefoo, Jan. 6.--The protected cruiser
AkI1sushima, four 1"rped"boat de-
Stroyers ana two lorp"GubontS ronsti-
tuted today,S Japanese guard off This
port. The Japanese consul inspected
the Russian vessels during the day and
pronounced the progress made in Their
disarmament as satisfactory.
1t is said the booty which fell into
the bands Of the Japanese at Port
Arthur only amounted to So.GG0 tons Of
coal and two months rhlions OF rice
or 30 officers Of the Russian navy n
Port Arthur at The b, ginning OF the
val $50 have been killed or wounded
many of Them While doing duty at the
forts.
Headquarters. Third japanese army.
Jan. title request Of the Russians
for food, medicines and physicians for
their sick and wounded has been grant
ed. l1se WantSc and 'rayHn3ko forts
Were taken over by the Japanese at
noon today.
Toxic, Jan. 6.-Nogi reports that on
Tuesday the commissioners Of both
armies concluded their conference, and
actual transfer of the war materials
at Port Arthur. as the property Of the
japanese government. began
Commander Peliem ana Il lieutenant
of the Russian t"rpeloboat destroyer
Rastorophy, who were captured ON
board the British steamer Nigretta.
have confessed their identity before
the naval cour, and been declared pls-
OnerS Of war.
ST. Petersburg. Jan. 6.-'rhe press
here contains absolutely no additional
news of the war. but the papers With
one accord praise the heroic work of
the Port Arthur garrison ana say its
record, furnishes an object lesson to
both Russia and Japan.
Ba,avin. Island of Java. Jan. IA
Dutch vessel that arrived here today
reported that she met four Japanese
warships OIL the east part OF Slnatr;i
on Tuesday.
Toxic, Jan. 4.-Hussa has cablcd to
General Stoessel saying HAT The giving
of their parole. or the alternative of
imprisonment is optional With the Off
GERS.
Headquarters of japanese Third
Army cat Fort Arthur. jan g.
--(Censoretl.) -Thc flag of the Ris-
ing sun floats tonight over the
captured citadel of Fort Arthur. The
entire garrison and all non-comhatants
Will march out OF the city Thursday to
the village of YahutWei. near the shores
of Pigeon bay, from which place the
Russian officers VIII be transported &C
Dany ana theme" to wherever they
may desire. The prisoners Of war Will
be detained ut the Russian barracks III
the village until they can be transferred
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PORTLAaD'5 LID OF
Grand Jury Starts Indietins Roodlina
Officials Of the Oregon,
Metropolis.

Portland. Ore. Jan. The M Il trs 1n 4 il. 4
county grand jury, insAstiga ling irreg,l-
larities in the municipal goYeri i ulent Il sst 4
this city. toc,iy4 returned ndirtu IN a 4
of Police Hunt and .forrner 81 fs
Elliott. Sss ~ IA -. 5s5s
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may be deserted More defeats and a
more complete humiliation of the ma
tin seem to lie in q longer war.
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MAY HAVE TO sroP TIE WAR.
St. Petersburg Opinion Is That the

Ministry Cannot Pursue 1t Longer
New York, Jan. 5.-The suns special
cablegrams from st. Petersburg this
morning express the opinion that when
the Russian people know the fact of
Port Arthur's fall there will be a
clamor for ending the hopeless struggle
that will compel the ministry to heed
lest the alternative De y revolutions
The feeling among the few in St.
Petersburg who arc in a position to
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tina ard eleven of her crew We're killed
Seven of the crew who We're saved
landed today.
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Toxic. Jan. 5,-The capituation
terms indicate the Russian rank and
file Of the Port Arthur garrison will
come 10 Japan as prisoners
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Toxic. Jan. ). IL Il. m.--CCmment in
naval circles hardly comedies With that
expressed by the morning papers
which critciSe General StoeSSel for
blowing up the battl5ships and sending
the torpedoboats to Chefoo. The gem
erai feeling in naval circles is that
Stoessel did exactly what n japanese
commander would do under like cir
cumstances. One high official is quoted
as saying Japanese commander
placed in a similar position probably
would commit suicide before surrender
irs his own body.
The japanese took possession of n
number of forts at Port Arthur today.
The Russian officers and civil officials
will be permitted to return to Russia
on parole, retaining their side arms.