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Show UTAH WEATHER fOKECAST mm 1QDAY AND MONOA PRICE FIVE CENTS VLADIVOSTOK FLEET. CLAIMING TOGOS ATTENTION . " The protected cruiser Takshiho has reported by wireless telegraph to the admiralty at the Takeshiki naval establishment that a Japanese squadron was engaging the Vladivostok fleet off the Tsu Islands, in the Strait of Korea, at 5 oclock this (Sunday) morning. TOKIO, August 14. fHOEITS ' DEATH RESULT OE EXAMPLE i During Batto Encourage Bravery in Men Shell Admiral and Officers on Bridge tle Bursts Beneath Bridge,Killing or Wounding AIL BRAVERY OF ft. Petersburg.' August 14. 4 ft. m. Kot aim tbe beginning of the war between Japan and Rusda baa any Russian thing io obviously affected nitrite aa the gradual revelation of tbe extent of the Port Arthur squadron's of Rear Admiral reverse. Wlthoeft'a fatal aortie are not known to the general public even at thla hour, of though the contenta of the report Admiral Wltb-oeft- 'a CapL Matousevltch. chief of ataff to the emperor gradually permeated o 01 dal drclea In the course of the day and the captain's statement waa issued late tonight la the form of an official report. Capt Matousevltch makes It clear that the Port Arthur squadron fought what probably waa the greatest battle of Ironclads since steel replaced wood In naval construction. The effort of the Russians to fight their way through the Japanese probably would have been successful had tt not been for the disaster to the bat- lleshlp Caarevitch, which compelled the squadron to fight a second battle, ending In the dispersal of the Russian fleet la the darkness. MORTALITY DUE TO BRAVERY The Associated Press learns that-tlpawful mortality, among the officers of the Caarevitch. which was merely statist In the official report la due to that Admiral Wlthoeft and most of his officers were gathered oa the bridge during the action in order to set as example to and' encourage the men, tsstead of remaining In comparative fety in the protection of the conning tower. A Japanese shell burst beneath the bridge, wrecking that part of the tip and killing or wounding every (ffirar on duty thereabouta JAPS STRONGER THAN SUPPOSED. ' d the-fke- One of the moat important features ( Capt. Matousevltch s dispatch aside fma It grimly brief account of the totls t u ,he detailed statement of tho akeup of Rear Admiral Togos fleet, ' vhlch consisted of six battleships, U onlsers of various classes and approximately thirty torpedo hosts. According to tMs statement there were Is line of battle some ships pre-Hl- y reported, destroyed. This " as Indication of Japans naval Mrk Admiral Togo has hither;orc to concealed, It m is MG NICELY NEARLY ELEVEN WUNDS AND HAS DARK HAIR. H Surrendered and as Heir ApparentRights to the Newcomer, and Will Go to Prestige Front JLP:rbur- - Au- - 1. a. m. liALB!prM and the baby czar at ireporiB were In the best of con- h!!?' f1 belr to the throne at his gghr1 ,M and seven-tenth- s WPlght h?Hk-E5f!,- d h dark of his paternal grand- 'bristening probably A"n,t 30th- - bul it may .b furtber daiayad in order Poster time for preparation. Superstitions parsons are busily en-- n working out the auguries of 11,6 Wrtb bv' H. 1 the first czarevitch he nam iSo Alenls since Ain't. 71 Pe,eT th treat's son, memory aw The latter11 fathr at that time, bow- al aMumed the title of tte dn,1bf c!,areTjtcl nras born on eVatUB,hiP Czarevitch enicrea nui u?ifhCi0U with tbs dead dThe sun .'hi- -i 'boc,ft' 00 board. tifth hn fh"1 be tln,e 01 th Child'S afterwards be- rainy and Inclement and ever which to d,pen Pnbllc en- ttMiatm1 ,h wu or'r,,,1 "? tkar StdT. -, JAP TORPEDO BOATS St. Petersburg, Aug. 4- - 3:40 a. m. A Russian account of the battle indicates that the Japanese torpedo boats sustained their previous reputation for daring by making a daylight attack upon a squadron in battle formation and admits the effectiveness of these frail, daring craft, which seriously impeded the movements of the Russian fleet. The official report that tbe battleship Czarevitch turned to try to go in the direction of Vladivostok arouses some comment here. Assuming, as the report seems to indicate, that the battle was off tbe Shantung peninsula, the turning of the Caarevitch to go towards Vladivostok would most probably indicate that the remainder of the squadron was going back in the direction of Port Arthur. At the same time the report that the day after the battle fonr Russian battleship! were sighted off Shanghai makes it possible that the battle occurred further south in the Yellow sea than the report of Captain Matousevltch indicates and that when the Czarevitch lost sight of the remainder of the squadron. the Russian . fleet was actually proceeding south-- This opens an interesting question as to the ultimate destination of the remaining Russian battleships. fact that the crushing nature . The of the blow to the Russian fleet was largely due to the feeling of comradeship which prompted the squadron to halt for the purpose of proCsarevltch is tecting the disabled viewed here with grim satisfaction and regret is mingled with admiration for the brother officers who threw away their only chance of escape rather than desert the crippled flagship. The distress caused by the squadron's failure to get away has heightened, if possible, the bitter resentment felt over the conduct of the Japanese In tbs Ryeshitelni affair and the Mikado's orders to allow to leave Port Arthur merely deepens the painful Impression, indicating aa it does the belief of the highest Japanese authorities In the Imminence of the fall of Port Arthur. The Russians are Inclined to regard the Ryeshitelni affair as reflecting unfavorably on Chinese neutrality. The Chinese admiral at Che Foo is criticised for allowing the Japanese to enter Che Too without dlsarmlngfl aa the Russians were promptly disarmed. It Is also claimed that the Chinese should have taken off the crew of the on Ryeehltelnl and placed a guard board the dismantled vessel. In this connection there Is considerable disquietude here at the attitude of the Chinese troops around Slnmintin, aa It Is believed that their disposition is distinctly threatening to Liao Yang and Mukden. Petersburg, Aug. 13. Viceroy Alexleff, in a dispatch to the emperor, gives the following report from Capt. Matousevltch. the late Rear Admiral Withoefts chief of staff, under date of August 1 2th: "At dawn of August 10, our Port Arthur squadron began to make for the open sea and emerged from tbq port at 3 o'clock. The squadron consisted of six battleships, the cruisers Askold, Diana, Pallada and Novlk, and eight torpedo boats. The Japanese opposing us with the following force: "A first detachment consisting of the battleships Asahi, Mikas a, Fuji, and the Yashlml and 8hiklshlma cruisers Nlsshin and Kasuga; a second detachment consisting of the cruisers Yakumo, Kasagi, Chltose and Takasa-g- o and a third detachment consisting of the cruisers Akltsushlma, Idsumo, Matsushima, Itsukushlma and Haahi-dat- e and the battleship Chin Yen with about thirty torpedo boats. "Our squadron maneuvered to gain BL a passage through the line uf the enemy's ships. Meantime the Japanese torpedo bors were flaying floating mines in the way of our squadron, thus rendering our evolutions very IH UP TO difficult. At 1 p. m. our squadron, after forty minutes' fighting, succeeded in effecting s passage and shaped Us course towards Shantung. The enemy, following at full speed, caught up with us slowly and at live oclock fighting again began and continued for some hours without cither side obtaining any advantage. In the battle the commander of our squadron waa killed and the captain of the battleship was Czarevitch wounded and lost conidouKness. Almost at the same time the engines and steering gear of the Czarevitch were damaged and she waa obliged to stop forty minutes. This forced the other ships to maneuver around her. The command of the squadron devolved upon Rear Admiral Prince Ouktomsky and the command of the Czarevitch on the second in command. After nightfall the 'Czarevitch, being unable to follow the squadron, and losing sight uf it, took a southerly direction in order to attempt to own reach Vladivostok under her steam. She was attacked by torpedo boats during the night and at dawn waa in the vicinity of Shantung. The officer in command uf the squadron, having examined and determined the extent of the damage to the ship, concluded that she could not make Vladivostok and allowed her captain to proceed to Klao Chou for repairs. "Those killed included Rear Admiral Wlthoeft, Navigating Flag lentenant Azarleff, Navigating ieulenant Those slightly wounded included myself and eight others A or killed number of sailors were wounded, but just how many has not yet been ascertained. "I arrived at Kian Chrra at 9 o'clock In the evening and found there the cruiser Novlk and the torpedo boat Besshuml. "I am happy to bear witness to your majesty to the unexampled bravery uf the officers and men during the desperate encounter. Dragu-Ishevitc- IN ASKED TO ACT AS MEDIATOR TWEEN PACKERS AND BE- NORTH Will Net be Allowed to Defend South Front Russian Money Not Wanted By Chinese. ALL SUNK BY TOGA August 13. There were developments In the packers' strike today and It Is not probable that there will be any before Monday before a rommiilee of mall dealers will call upon Mayor Harrison and aek Mm to act sa mediator la the slrike. The Mayor declines to say whsr. he will do until he has received the committee, but expressed hlmaelf as anxlons to do anything in his power to rad (he strike. The packers declined to say this afternoon whether or not they would accept the meditation of the mayor. They declared that they would of course, receive him. They intimated very plainly, however, that, the answer they had given to the committee of retail dealers, when they declined to have any further conference with the stHkers waa not likely to he modified under present circumstances Chief of Police, O'Neill and Police Inspector Hunt laid formal charges before the mayor today sRslnet Jinnies John Fitzgerald, who, It li asserted by the police, has discharged the great majority of tbe rioters brought before him, no matter how strong the evidence against them might be. Chicago, few SOCIETY WOMAN VICTIM OF FOUL PLAY. TEN LIVES LOST BY' I l;ArMllli Worst Accident in Annals of Potomac River Stampeded and Racing-Passen- gers Turtle-Rac- Con- - es tinued Despite Protest. J. A. Woulfe. William Lederer. The accident was the worst Is ths history of the Potomac river ran.. The capsized launch was ths Recreation, owned by Dra. Stewart and Wagner. During tbe first race the launch got In the way of the 8 oared shells and Its wsah was such that the officials reprimanded the crew and ordered them out of the way. There waa some show of resentment at this order and the launch headed for the shore, but miscalculated it a course and striking the strong undertow caused s mllLrare and rocked for s moment. The passengers rushed to one side nnd tbe launch turned turtle. Only a few of tne thouKands of persons who lined the shore witnessed the accident, but tbe police Immediately set to work to recover tbe bodies. Many of the spectators, Including officials of the District government, protested against the continuance of the racing in view of the tragedy, but the officials in charge declined to stop the sport, saying It was inexpedient as many had come from other cities to take part and that the regatta was the result of long laid plans In which many outside interests were concerned. There was much criticism of this course. -- LI so YangrAug. 12. (Delayed la transmission!. Native travelers report that the Russians are still in possession of Frasihu (shout 4K miles east of Liao Ysngl, and that the Japanese were therefore forced from this point, also by the strength of the Russian eastern poult Ion, to seek other routes to Liao Yang, or cut the railway. As it was after tbe first Japanese advance to Klao Chou, southeast and south following the successes of July 31 si the Japanese disappeared. The Russians scouted along their former front on the Bhl and Lang rivers, and now, after their own withdrawal, they are completely separated from the enemy who Is supposed now to be working northward and east of Pensfhn, a far less formidable route, and also north from Ylnkow. Though no creditable confirmation of tbs latter report can bo had as far as an observer ran nee, both tho Japanese and Russians have abandoned aggressive tactics In the east and the defenses of Liao Yang are narrowed to a smaller and stronger circumference. Liao Yang, Aug. 6. (Delayed In movements of transmission). The both the Russians and the Japanese indicate that ths greatest battles for the present possession of southern Manchuria have already been fought at Tatrbokto, Kur.hlatsu and Halchrag and that tbe Japanese do not intend to give the Russians an opportunity to defend their positions along what la now their south front. The Japanese have notified the Chinese that they have no intention even of occupying Halcheng, on receipt of which Information the Chinese made enthusiastic it Is understood, demonstrations, however, that the Japanese will steadily advance northward and that tbe Russians have made all preparations for this movement. This is taken to Indlrate that there north of will be important fighting Liao Yang. Tho withdrawal of the Russians to Anehsnshan. which was accomplished without difflrulty on account of the quietness of the Japanese and their retirement from Kuchlatsu to the nest position west fixes the center of activity In tbe north. Torpedo Boat Beached and Blown up Survivors had to Walk to Safety- -I Russians Still Hope Navy ' Eluded Japs ri London. Aug. 12. A dispatch from Wei Hal Wei says the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Burnt was beached August 12th on the enuth of the Susa Tung prumoulory and blown up. Three of her officers and slaty men who walked from tbe scene of tbe accident have arrived at Wei Hal WeL from ToMo, as follows: According to a telegram from Che Foo, two Russian destroyers were found stranded twenty miles east of Wel .Wal on August 11th." Che Foo, August 13.-1-3:30 p. nu lutunchee containing sixty Rnseian sailors are said to have entered Wei Hal Wei today. The sallore belong to two torpedo boat destroyers which the reported to have gone ashore In the vicinity of Wet Hal Wei. The boats presumable are the same which were reported captured yesterday. return to Port Arthur mnaaged to elude Admiral Togo and join the Vladivostok squadron. It la pointed out that the admiralty now here expUultiy states that the Ruslana squadron actually went bark to Port Arthur. Tho Toklo report that the Novlk coaled at Talng Chou before going out dose not receive credence here aa the Riwsian vessels undoubtedly filled their bunkers before leaving Port Arthur the previous day. Captain Matousvltch's alienee regarding the battle la ascribed to ths possible refusal of the German authorities to permit him to telegraph any Information other than a mere record of bis own casualties. The n of reports of the battle was possibly considered to he a breach of neutrality calculated to help one or tho other of the belligerents. t Che Foo. August 13. 10 p. m. Fmr torpedo busts or destroyers apparently Japanese, entered this harbor at 3 o'clock tonight. A cruiser remained outside the harbor. One of the torpedo boats exchanged slgnnals with the Chinese flagship. Washington, August anese legation received A 13. The Jap- a cablegram xPFAKIMi 13. Jhe BL Petersburg, August. general staff has received this dispatch from General Sakharoff, dated Yesterday: "All is quiet in the sphere of the operations of the Manchurian army. Bands of Chinese bandits are active in the Bintzu district, 28 miles east of Liao Yang, and In the vicinity of the Yan Tai coal mines." HEAVY FOREST FIRES IN WASHINGTON. Spokane. Wash., Aug. 13. A forest fire is raging in the heavily timbered district south of Priest Lake In northern Idaho. The stage from Priest river Is unable to get through to the lake and fears are expressed for settlers In that region. 8hould a brisk south wind arise It is thought the fire may sweep north to the lake, ten or twelve miles away destroying an enormous amount of timber. Fires are also reported near Spirit Lake, Fish Lake, and Hayden Lake, Coes! all a Lake Pen d'Ore Lake. So far but one death is known, that of Paul Poulse, a small boy. IIHIM Wrpa Thl wAS the churches km w,th praying 01 the diplomatic MrTlce held ta tb Gran(1 D iE.brottorMrrendered his rtTana a belr apparent to the M thB crsnH ,t0t bU 1nfant BePhew- o Hfcelr wl,11 bse ,h retirement he had th unt!:ta!nilM,dnp:ed owl"8 is "f hi heirship. He anxious to to irr.ni ta' hitherto been gopre- . responsibilities of his ' not considered prnb-loav family will even ajj,' fcim rn'1 to go to the Far East. f0 ' The possi- stltutloa when an affair of this nature bility of International conpllcatlons is precipitated.' growing out of the Japanese action In . Washington, August 11 Mr. Taka-hireseising a Russian ship at Che Foo was ths Japanese minister here, had discussed today by Prof. John Bassett Moore of Columbia University, a for- a conference with Secretary Hay today mer assistant secretary of state and an discussing questions growing out of war and particularly the Ryeehltauthority on International law. inter- the elnl Incident The minister has aa yet "It Is certslnly a violation of national law for ships to enter neutral had no formal report from his governwaters for hostile purposes. he said. ment on the subject. It Is said at the state department "Aside from the violation on the part of the attacking party the neutral that by no possibility can the depart to oblige China. Japcountry ran be held for restitution for ment be Invoked execute an or Russia to faithfully the damage done in her waters. The belentered into ligerent, according to the law must re- terms of the agreements store the raptured property. Bo It Is with tbe powers at the beginning of incumbent on all parties to make re- - ths war regarding ths protection of New York, August 13. the neutrality of China and tbe limitation of the .field of war. There was nothing in tbe nature of an obligation incurred by the United 8tates either acting Independently or jointly with the other neutral powers to force ed ' . attack on ths torpedo boat t destroy- er Ryeshitelni, which had been disarmed on ths previous day in accordance with aa agreement between her captain and the Chinese authorities. "This fact was known to ths JapanChina, Russia or Jaimn to live up to ese. The Ryeehltelnl's captain ordered that the boat be blown up but the the terms of their agreement explosion did not sink her and she was St. Petersburg. August 11 Viceroy lowed out. of the port by the Japanese. to Emperor Her captain and other officers and tbe Alexierf. in a dlspau-Nicholas under date of August 12th greater part of her crew swim ashore. It Is reported that the Japanese fled says: "According to a report of today's on them as they were retiring." date from the Russian counsul at. Che Peking, Anguat 13. Both the RusFoo. on the night two Japanese torpedo hosts entered the inner sian and Jaiieneee legations refuse to harbor about 3 a. m. and made an arm- - discuss for publication ths Ryeablt-prei-wlin- . in south-americu- - l. Buenos Ayres, Aug; 18. The revolutionist have occupied several districts and are rapidly approaching Asuncion, the capital rif Par-aguy- an rkragusy. DECIDE THAT ENCE IS NOT GOLDEN. DEMOCRATS SIL- Stunt Judge Parker Desiree Quiet Visit In St. Hobo Smith Will Do a Louis, But Leaders Say Ns. Eaopus, N. Y., Aug. 13. Judge Par- western Democrats will be able to make his acquaintance. Harry B. Hawes, president of the Jefferson club of BL Louis, called at Roeemount today and endeavored to get a promise Worn Judge Parker that he would visit BL Louis during the exposition. When he came away It was said Judge Parker had not named a date to go to St. Louis, but the outcome of his visit was satisfactory. He had learned that Judge and Mrs. Parker would attend the exposition and western Democrats are wining to take the chance of meeting their candidate for president at that time. After returning to New York Mr. Hawea talked with Chairman Taggart and other members of the national committee concerning ths campaign In the Wept. He said here today that If be had. any influence he would nse it to make this "a speaking campaign." He believes the party la In n good position to go before the country. Hoke Smith, secretary of ths interior under President Cleveland, accompanied by his son, Marion, visited Roeemount this afternoon. He told Judge Parker that he would make a number of speeches during the campaign. To newspaper men Sir. Smith said he believed tbe people would awaken to Judge. Parker's sterling character and that Democratic success would be the resulL Among other visitors today were Col. Cooper of Nashville. ". :minatldSLd0!Tted w,tb flaa and it ik'otga trana-mleelo- y ker has decided to take a rest from politics for.a couple of days and to that end will go to a mountain club In the Catskills to spend tomorrow sad Monday, lie will be accompanied by In Mrs. Parker. Liao Yang, Aug. 7 (Delayed Judge and Mrs. Parker expect this transmission). 1'he Chinese inhabithey tants are clamoring at ths bank and fall to go to St. Louis, where Manguests of Mrs. Daniel demanding sliver In exchange for rou- will be thevisit the exposition. ning and ble notes. It Is Judge Parker's purpose to elimDuring the retreat of the Russians from Halcheng some of the foreign inate politics upon that occasion also, attaches had narrow escapes. hut plans have already been laid to Two shrapnel shells burst among them hold a public reception so that the hot fortunately none of them was Injured. Borne rich Chinese residents of Mao Yang have addressed letters to Generals Oku and Knrokl, placing bouses at the disposal of the Japanese commanders upon the entry of the latter into Liao Yang. a 8L Petersburg, August 118:15 m. The admiralty entertains the hope that aoma of the battleships after the ANOTHER TERRIBLE BATTLE n. 'hel'ber CkSSSL" SHIPS Rueeiana Chicago Justice Charged With Favoring Strikers Regardless of Evidence Before Him . Washington. Aug. 13. Ten persons were drowned as a result of the capsizing of a naphtha launch on the Potomac river off Georgetown during the annual Potomac regatta this afternoon. Four others who were on the launch escaped. All but one lived In this city. THE DEAD. Andrew J. Booze, about 35 years of age. A salesman, formerly of Asheville, N. C. J. George Smith, of the Smith Powell Paper company of this city, married. Charles F. B I umber, 30 years old, druggist, married. J. Herbert Coates. 35 years old, of McKeesport, Pa., tailor. John Waldeman, Jr.. 30 years old, a machinists apprentice. In the navy yard. William Smith, 35 years old, employe of the navy yard here. lira. Lulu Dreyfuss. Bertha Selbach, sister of Mrs. Dreyfuss. Helen Hiser. Helen Moore, daughter of a printer here. THE SAVED. Dr. C. W. Wagner. Dr. C. A. Stewart MEANS HEAVY FIGHTING OF LIAO YANG. STRIKERS. New York. Augnst 13. The body of a woman thought to be that of Miss Kathleen Barry. Votler. once well known Is New York society, has been found in the woodeot White Stone, L. I. The body was expensively attired and appeared to be that, of a woman WANTS IT IN FRANCE. about forty years old. It bore marks of abuse, several teeth being knocked St. Louis. August 13. The United out and part of the clothing torn as States customs department has receiv- though In a struggle. A veil had been ed notice from Santos Dumont to park twleted about the neck like a cord. up hia airship for reshlpment back to The woman, it Is thought, has been France. dead several weeks Boat Turned SIY RUSSIAN JAPS TO MOVE One officer and eighteen m eft were killed nnd several wounded in an attempt to hoard a rebel vessel. An attack on the capital by the Insurgents Is believed to be Imminent. The Argentine government has dispatched two gunboats to protect Its Interests in Paraguay. TAFT NEVER ; SAID IT. SL Louis, August 13.- - Secretary of War Taft tonight made tbe statement to ths Associated Press that he did not Intimate or Intend to Intimate In bis speech at tbe exposition grounds today that the United States government might la Lite future transfer the Ihlllpplne islands to another power. I bad never thought of such," said he. IIIIUUVUI1I.K.I CHAMP CLARK BEGINS DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN WITH BOWIE KNIFE PERSUASION. Man In Audience Calls Clark e List and Is Invited Outside to Have His Throat Cut. eeeeooeeeeeeeeeeeee want to The Republicans rule this country by aawissi nation." Champ Clark. New Albany, Ind., Aug. 13. If the nfan who just called mo a liar sill meet me outside of the park when I finish my speech IH cut his throat from ear to car, declared Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri during a joint debate with Congressman Chas. B. Landis of Indiana, before tbe assembly here today. During the speech of Mr. Landis some one in the audience shouted, Where's Bill Taylor?" He Is In InMr. Landis replied, diana and will stay there until he gets Justice. When Mr. Clark took the platform he referred to Taylor as an assassin, charging that the Republicans were protecting a man who should be banged. Continuing he aid: The Republicans want to rule this country by assassination." Borne one In the audience cried Cha-tauq- out: That's not true; yon are a liar. elni IncidenL Efforts to obtain Information from ths Wal Won Pm, (the Congressman Clark Immediately which was Chinese ministry of foreign affairs,) shouted his challenge are also without surresa. Ths same re- greeted with hisses. ticence extends to the foreign diplomats. Ths statement waa made, how- ARRESTED FOR CARRYING ARMS. ever. by a well known diplomat to the Vancouver. B. C., Aug. 13. Accordcorrespondent of the Associated Press that Japan probably towed the ing to a letter received here, the cuit of Che Foo, a neutral port, schooner Teresa of the Victoria Frillfor the purpose of forcing the powers ing company's fleet has bee seized to decide whether Russia had a right by the United Slates revenue Inspecto ran her ships into neutral porta at tor for carrying arms in Behring eea. The schooner reached Dutch harbor will. it Is rumored that there has been a on July 27th. The writer of the letnaval engagement off Tslngrhou, but. ter containing the shoTe Information the German legation has no confirma- says he believe others of tbs fleet bare a similar fetm tion of the report Rye-ehitel- nl |