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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
Russians Defeated by Japanese In
the Bloodiest Battle In
,.t History.
WAS CLEARLY 0UTGENERALED
Field Marshal oysns Displays Super
Ior Skill and Tactics - . General
Defeating the Russian Army
on Every Side.

81, Petersburg. March s.--Thursday'i
battle at Mukden resulted In an over
whelming Russian defeat. Field Mar
nhai oyama once more proved himself
one OF the greatest masters OF offens.
I've strategy since the days OF Ma
poleon. Kuropatkin Is endeavoring 4
save HIS reputation by removing his
army and its seeesaoriea safely to Ti'
pass an almost dinicult problem In
view OF the fact that the japanese
threaten both 1anka OF his army Rus
sian military men express confidence
that Kuropatkn will be able TO once
more extrlcats his army and thus
avoid a Russian Sedan.
Emperor Nlcholns is In constant
communication with Kuropatkin and
knows OF his crushing defeat, but the
great reverse ls known TO only a few
OF the select. The frst positive state
ment OF the situation and Kuropatkin's
defeat was conveyed by the Associated
Press dispatches, and since then has
been confirmed by private dispatches
from Kuropatkln, The defeat Of kuro'
patkin at Mukden Is almost certain
evidence that he Will be deposed. Wai
Minister Sakharoff has been selected
for his probable successor; although II
IL stated that Grand Duke Nicholas
may be entrusted with the future d.
rectlon OF affairs. High officials state
that the emperor has had enough OF
generals whose Interpretation OF vie
tory was successful retreat.
Latest dispatches from the seat OF
war say that General Kuropatkin IL
Agiving ground before the victorious
army Of the Japanese and has aban.
doned all positions south and south
west OF Mukden. The Japanese artil-
hery In laundering nj the very gates
OF MukLen, which position the Rus
SLAMS are apparently stlll holding. but
which they admit that they are max.
ing preparations to evacuate' Reports
are coming In that General Rennen-
kampn. the foremost Russian cavalry
general in the army OF Manchuria haA
been cut off on the east from the main
line and that the Japanese forces In
considerable numbers are already in
the vicinity Of Tie Pass, The retreat
has unquestionably cost the Russians
dear in the matter OF men, supplies
and heavy guns.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING
" Property Of Railroads Operating In
Chicago Can Not Be Purchased at
Fair Valuation, Condemnation
Proceedings Necessary.
Chicago. March S.-The Tribune to

day says: -..
For the first time In the history OF
Chicago the valuation OF large
amount of outstanding stocks ant
bonds have become dependent on tn,
result OF municipal election.
The question interesting the holders
Of securities amounting to over $685.
100000, II what Ia TO be the price
paid by the city for the street railway
properties In the event OF municipal
ownership" John Maynard Harlan. re-
publican and Judge Edward r. Dunno,
democrat the opposing candidates for
mayor have been asked the question.
Judge Dunno said he would pay the
value Of the tangible property and ex-
listing franchises on valuation TO be
agreed upon by arbitration II possible
II not. then condemnation proceedings
would be necessary.
Mr.. Harlan replied that II the exist
Ing interests would not settle with the
city on the city's terms then II would
be war, with the city buying nothing
from the companies, but proceeding In
dependently Of them,
The value Of the siOb,O0O,O0O and
over outstanding traction stocks and
bonds depends, In the event of muni-
cipal ownership. on the price to be
paid by the city Neither candidate for
mayor has announced what he thought
to be the consideration over and above
the tangible assets, which, are accord
ing to an expert only s27,OOO,OO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
Shy Of soads.

Florence, March S.-The Countess
Montignoso, formerly crown princess
of Saxony), has been obliged to give
up her villa at Paplniavo and has
taken rooms in hotel at Ffesole. The
countess states that the charge is me-
cessary until her former husband, King
Frederick Augustus of saxony, eithel
voluntarily or by other efforts, pays
her the allowance agreed upon at the
time of her divorce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
MUKDEN IS BOUND TO FALL
Attempts OF the Russians 10 Break ths
japanese Center and Wings Are
RspuIsed With Terrific Loss
and Battle Will Soon End.



the Field March T. via Rusan CDelayed
In Transmission).-T tenth day OF
the Japanese attack ands the battle
progressing favorably. Its long dura-
tion was expected and Il will probably
continue several days more before Il
Ia concluded. The japanese forces
have reached nearly to Mnkden with.
in two nlles OF the railway and are
Ibombarding strongly.
The Russians everywhere, are MAXI
ing a desperate resistance. frequently
trying offensive operations and arrang-
Ing every defensive device or modern
warfare. The fghting resembles a
siege more than field battle The
past two nights there has been fights
In front and east OF witosan The
enemy were closely engaged while the
Russian batteries shelled the trenches
and star shells were used TO illuminate
the battlefield ..
Hand grenades are employed freely
In close fighting.
Last night the Russians attempted
10 break the japanese line by crossing
the river west of witosan but they
were repulsed. II was quiet on this
front today with the exception OF some
artillery work this morning. This afo
ternoon red cross flags were raised In
order that the wounded lying on the
slopes and between the hills north OF
the river might be collected.
The Red Cross people were busy fol
several hours, e
The soldiers from the trench took
advantage to walk about freely for tn,
first time In several days.
Judging by the long procession of
ambulanees travelling northward the
Russians have many wounded
During the first week of the battle
there was a succession of snow and
sand storms from the north blowing
constantly In the face of the Japanese
The past three days have been mild
and sunny and the night sharp.
General okus Headquarters In thN
Field March Q, via Fusan delayed IN
'rransmlssion) Oku's army
continued the attack on the villages
In, the angle formed by the railway and
the Hun river, capturing two of them,
The Russians are making a fierce re.
desperately attempting to
nold the railway until the main army
retreats. Both sides have brought into
play many heavy guns The battle to.
lay has been largely an artillery duel
rhe attack towards the railway con-
,inues.
Toxic. March 8, (Noon) n)-Imperial
lrmy headquarters makes the follow
ng announcement today:
In the direction Of Singking, on the
morning OF March 6 our forces ad, |
'anced toward Nuaijen, frst occupy
ng Plnshihata and then Huaijen,
THE situation In the direction of
'ieta and Manchutan is unchanged.
"In the direction Of the Shakhe river,
ast OF the railway at o'clock In the
morning Of March Z, the enemy's ar
lllery concentrated It's fire on the
ines between Ia mountain and Wan.
40 mountain and large body of in,
antry attacked US, but was entirely
epulsed by p, m.
West OF the railroad station we oc-
upied East Hanehempo at II a. IN. on
Iarch 7 and later we repulsed an at. {
smpt Of the enemy to retake the right /
ank of the Hun river.
There are indications Of the enemy's i
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
COURT MARTIAL.
Charges Preferred Against Captain
kirkman of Philippines.

Charges Preferred Against Captain
kirkman Of Philippines.
Washington March S.--Captain G.
w. Kirkman, Twenty-fifth infantry
who is being tried by court martial at
Fort Niobrara, Kan. on charges OF
scandalous conduct to the prejudice of
good order and military discipline has
rendered his resignation as an officer
Of the army, and the question of its ac-
ceptance is under consideration by the
president and the secretary of war.
The court engaged in the trial has
taken recess until May 10 in order
to await the receipt of certain evidence
from the Philippines.
In the meantime additional charges
of a serious character have been pre-.
ferred against Captain Kirkman, ana
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
INCREASE ARMY.

Germany Will increase Calvary ant
Infantry.
Berlin, March s.--The government
measures to increase the cavarly by
2s squadrons has been rejected by the
appropriations committee of the reich
stag. against the earnest protests OF
War Minister Won Einem. The govern,
ment's Increases in the infantry and
artillery establishments were granted
but the members of the committee OF
all parties except the center party
voted against additions to the cavalry.
The government doubtless win not ac.
cept this defeat but win urgently press
Its proposals.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
CHADWICK CASE.
Expected That Case viii Close To-
morrow

expected mat Case viii Close To-
morrow.
Cleveland. March s.-The case Of the
government against Mrs. Chadwick
was completed this afternoon. The
most important feature Of the day was
the admission Of evidence showing that
Mrs. Chadwick had drawn drafts on
the bank for $4,000 at the time she
had nothing In the bank to draw from.
The drafts were indorsed by President
Beckwfth and Cashier Spear. It Is
believed that but short time win be
required by the defense to present Its
case, and that the argument win com.
mence before tomorrow's adjourn.
ment )
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09

gradual reinforcement. and Of a gath
ering OF troops In the vicinity OF Yang
shitun, seven miles southwest OF Muk.
den.
we captured two-thirds Of the vii
lage OF Likuanpao. repulsing a counter
attack made by the enemy with d.
vision
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09

Mukden. March (4;sO p m.)--Tht
Russian army Is evacuatIng all POSI-
tlons south of Mukden. They are now
burning warehouses containing milf
taty supplies, the fire lighting up the
sky. The withdrawal was made neces-
sary on account Of the heavy concen-
tration OF Japanese troops west and
northwest OF Mukden.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09

Toxic, March Sit is believed here
than Kuropatikin win be unable to
evacuate or retreat without great loss
in men and guns, The liattle Is the
bloodiest of the war. The estimated
Japanese losses Is $4,000 and that of
the Russians much exceed these fig-
aires.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09

East st. Louis. March s.-The plant
of Missouri Mallcable Iron Company on
First street, was damaged by fire to
the extent of s1sO,OOO early this morn
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
Common Carriers.

Jefferson city, March s.--The senate
today passed bill making oil pipe
lines carrying oil. common carriers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
GREAT SENSATION.
Moscow Gazette Advocates Crushing
Out Revolt.

sl, Petersburg, March ga great
sensation was caused here logay By
m editorial IN the Moscow Gazette, tha
traditional spokesman OF the auto
eracy. declaring that the present re-
volt should be put down In, the saine
fashion In which Michael MurayIefi
crushed the Polish and Lithuanian
rebellion IN 1883.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09

TOXIC, March s.--Advlces received
here today corroborate the defeat OF
Kuropatkin and that he was badly
beaten In the bloodlest battle of the
present war.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
PRICE FIVE CENTS

Il Is said to be unlikely that he will be
allowed to quit the service without
punishment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09
Inquest Postponed.

Honolulu, March s.--The inquest
over the body Of Mrs. Stanford was
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-09

postponed until tomorrow evening The
police surround the case In great mys-
tery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
Title TO ABOUT EVERYTHING THE CITY OWNS IS CL0UDED,
FIELD SCHOOL AND LDGERN|00D STANDPIPE ARE IN THIS LII
BARON K0MURA SMILES AND BOWS
TO CHEERS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN

tiary with a parchment, expressing
flowers on behalf Of the Spokane Jap
anese association.
Then followed a brief interview,
during which the baron extended his
thanks to the association and the
American and Japanese people who
turned out to welcome him.
President Okamoto then sprang to
the station platform and shouted:
'Banzai, banzia, banzai," which was
enthusiastically responded to by the
japanese present. The word banzai
means long life" in the Japanese
language.
1t was at first expected that Baron
Komura would deliver an address, but
to President Okamoto he stated that
he had nothing to say.
The baron was very plainly dress
ed in a black frock coat, black silk
tie, gray trousers and carried a little
cloth cap in his hands.
While the train remained at the
station the baron asked many things
of President Okamoto concerning the
welfare Of his fellow countrymen in
these parts. He also seemed much
interested in Spokane and wanted to
know all about 1t. He wished espe-
cially to know how the Japanese who
were working on the railroads of the
country were getting on, and appear
ed as much interested in the laborer
as the merchant.
The envoy merely smiled when ap-
preached by a Press reporter and
asked for an interview. II don't
know what can say that will inter-
est you," he stated. II have made 1t
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

The Honorable Baron Komura, Jap
anese peace plenipotentiary. accom-
panied by his aides, arrived in Spo-
kane en- route to Washington at OPS
o'clock this morning. Fully 100 Jap
anese, including men and women, be-
sides half a thousand Americans,
lined the platform of the Great
Northern railroad depot as the train
came in. Although it was first in
tended that the distinguished repre-
sentative would stop here for only
Is minutes, 1T was fully half an hour
before the train finally pulled out Of
the station on it's way to the east.
Baron Komura and party were met
at the station by a delegation of the
Spokane Japanese association, which
their countryman.
A. T. Okamoto. president Of the To-
cal association, Joined the train at
Seattle and was the first to step from
the car bearing Baron Komura this
morning.
The crowd fought and TANNED to
get a glimpse of the envoy when the
train finally came to a standstill. The
appearance of Baron Komura was
greeted by hearty cheers both from
the Japanese and Americans present.
On stepping to the platform at the
rear of the car Baron Komura first
saluted the American flag on one side
of the train and then. turning, paid
his respects to his national emblem.
President Okamoto then stepped to
the baron's side, where he delivered
short address of welcome, after
which he presented the plenipoten-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
TAX CERTIFICATES STILL
SUBJECT OF INQUIRY

The grand jury is continuing its Investigations today
Into the matter of the transactions in real estate
tifcaes and the of their manipulation in the past
Especially under fire is the Security Savings Society,
(which on the last Of March, Assessors day. had stand
ing its nearly three fourths of the entire list This
list is published in another place in todays Press and
should be carefully scanned by all interested people.
1t indicates, possibly, why Attorney S. r. Stern was
wanted for yesterdays the subject of the examination of c.
Parsons of County Treasurer Erwin of Ole J. Ferstad
deputy and chief deputy under the administration of
Treasurer Mudget secretary general
ger for the Traders National Bank financial annex the
becury Savings Society.
Deputy County Assessor j. Fred Leghorn the
eating list of the grand jury nqnsitors today and it is
mid that he has facts of interest from the records to
uncate in addition to those which have become potent
thin the past few days.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

pany, $3.50: Washington Safe Deposit
& Trust company, $40; E. o. Connor
&146; total, s3S,740.
One gets a glimpse of the enormous
business done in investments bring
ing in IL per cent interest to the
Security Savings society. 1t is COM
mon report that during the term of
George Mudgett as county treasurer
scarcely anyone but that concern
could ge wise to any tax certificate
possibilities. That suggestion ie
borne out by comparing the $27,S75
credited to it on March l with the
total operations in that line on record
on that day.
According to the report filed in &C.
cordance with law on January 4 last
regarding the officers of corporations
the officers of the Security Savings
society were: M. M. Cowley, presi-
dent; Aaron Kuhn, vice president
George Mudgett. secretary, treasurer
and general manager. On that day
George Mudgett was treasurer also of
the county of Spokane, not yet hav-
ing handed his Office over to County
Treasurer Edward X. Erwin.
Mr.. Erwin states that neither he
nor his subordinates deal in tax GER
tifcates or figure in county treasury
sales. Said Mr. Erwin: II told my
deputies that this practice would
have to stop SO long as / am county
treasurer. My deputies were in.
structed. and even warned, when
came into Office that such transac-
tons could have but one Of two re-
sults-either they could leave this Of
fee to be in a position to transact
business of this character, or they
could stay here without participating
in any such business. 1 will discharge
any deputy who does this kind of
business"
The s3125 bought by N. E. Nuxum
have been purchased almost entirely
since Mr.. Erwin went into office and
1t is a matter Of conjecture what
company or group of men Mr.. Nuzum
represents in these transactions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

ed in n trade with the gas company
in a deal to make an outlet from
Main avenue on to Riverside, and
among the propositions has been the
erection of a monument there to En-
sign Monaghan. Mr. Storms name
still stands a. the holder OF that tax
certificate for the 1909 taxes, aad It
10 Of record that he has paid the 1903
taxes in order to protect his interests
and step toward the elimination Of
his tax title to the property. The
three years necessary before tax
title can be delivered are about up,
and lawyers say that when he pays
the taxes Of 1904 he will be in posi-
tion to see the city sweat for its
trade with the gas company.
Lidgerwood standpipe, Too.
On April 20 last the city's interest
In the Lidgerwood standpipe, which
is nowadays being converted into a
swimming pool for the boys Of the
neighborhood in addition to it's duty
as furnisher Of water to the homes
and coffee pots Of the northeast Sec
ton of the city, was advertised to
be sold for back taxes. The city got
over to the county treasurer in time
to stop the sale, else there would
have been still another muddle about
standpipes in Spokane. in addition to
their use as swimming tanks.
1t seems to be quite the game for
wideawake citizens to get the best of
the city and its watchdogs of the past
and present. 1t seems to be perth
nent question as to how 1t comes
about that wideawake attorneys can
catch the city mapping right under
the noses of corporation counsel
and two assistants, let alone other Of
ficials sworn to do their duty by the
taxpayers. 1t would seem that the
lapses mentioned above can be charg-
cd to the administration of the Hon.
John +. Judson, who stepped from
Tacoma almost directly into the office
of chief legal advisor for Spokane.
N. Z. Nuzuln Owns sohoolhouse.
The presence of Secretary b. A.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
Disaster Only Second to Blowing Up
of Maine in History of American
Navy--.Scores Are Killed and In
jured--.But One Man Unhurt.

other men on the vessel at the time.
Only one man escaped SO far as
known. He WAS Commander Captain
Lucian Young. Practically the entire
inner portion OF the little fighting
craft was blown out. Immediately
after the shock of the explosion the
Bennington listed badly and began to
settle. Tugs hurried to her assist
ance and she was towed from under
stream to the wharf.
The explosion was plainly heard
and felt throughout the city. Along
the water front buildings shook. A
great column of water was hurled
into the air and the fact that a terri
BILE accident had occurred was quick
ly realized. Immediately every avail
able craft in the harbor made for the
crippel ship and the work of picking
up the dead and dying from the
wreckage begun. All around lay
mangled corpses and moaning sailors,
some injured beyond hope of recov-
cry, their legs and arm shattered,
chests and faces scalded. Some, mad
dened by pain, sought to hurl them
selves into the water, but were re-
, strained. Others begged thir rcscuers
to kin them. so intense was their suf-
fering. AS speedily as possible the
dead and injured were transferred to
waiting boats and hurried to the
shore. where those who were killed
by the awful blast were conveyed to
the morgue ana the injured taken To
various hospitals, word having been
previously sent to the latter mstitu-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
CuNB0AT BENN|NGT0N'S
BOILER EXPL0DES AND
OVER FORTY ARE KILLED

II is feared she will sink. The cause
OF the explosion is not definitely as
certained. Engineer Nelson was per-
sonally making an inspection of the
boilers preliminary to leaving port.
He had found everything all right
and was about TO give orders to put
up steam when the explosion oc-
Cured. Nelson was blown into the
storeroom and injured, but no fatally.
The captain and few other officers
had not yet Joined the ship and thus
escaped. Ensign Perry, officer of the
day, was on the forward deck, direct
ly above the boilers, and was perhaps
fatally injured. Other officers were
injured, but none 1t is thought fatal
fy. The engine crew were all at their
places when the explosion occurred.
The explosion was followed by an
outpourning of sheet of fame.
scalding water and smoke. This
caught every man in the boiler and
engine rooms and blew up decks and
threw dozens of men into the air and
into the bay. In the confusion others
jumped into the bay and were picked
up by boats which soon arrived. To
step on the gang plank and board
ship II was necessary TO step over
the bodies of three dead boys. Those
sailors remained in condition 10 walk
about behaved in an heroic manner
and did not stop until every body
and injured man had been sent aboard
launches.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
TAX CERTIFICATES MUST b[
TAXED SAYS STATE BOARD

certificates against Spokane real
estate a notice to the effect that they
are expected to pay taxes on such
certificates. The letter states that the
assessor is governed IN this course by
instructions from the state board of
tax commissioners.
In all, outstanding on the 1st Of
last March there were $3S,740 worth
of such certificates, of which S27,S75
were in the name of the Security
Savings society, a majority of the
officers of which, MS stated in their
certificates filed with the county au-
ditor. consist of officers of the
Traders National bank. That s27,S75
is understood to be drawing interest
at the rate of 10 per cent. and the
most of the certificates were secured
before the present incumbent of the
county treasury came into office
While nothing officially is known.
the sentiment is abroad that the
greater part of the holders of these
certificates are going to fight the