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v. II VOLUME LVII. A v r . ., r... t J . ., - J . ASTORIA, OREGON, SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1904. NO. 177. JAPANESE WIN FIRST FIGHT ON LAND Sixteen Thousand Jap Soldiers Attack Force of Thirty Thou sand Russians, Inflicting Terrible Defeat Before Conflict Ends Brown Men are Reinforced, Making Rout Complete and Crushing. MANY OFFICERS AMONG SLAIN (Sharpshooters Do Dead I j Work -fear's Holtllrm Although HtroiiRly Fortified Full to Htund Tlivlr (irotuiri. Kaupang Tli, Manchuria. April 30. 8 ft. m. Tht first battle ot the war 1 perslstenly reorted to have occurred on tht Ylu river. Sixteen thousand Japanese attacked 80,000 Russians, who wore strongly fortified. It is rumored this morning tlmt th 3 up anpM were reinforced, and that tht buttle continue. The Japanese sharp shooter killed many Russluii officers, whose uniform were conspicuous. NCW8 AT WASHINGTON. Oovtmmtnt Hr of Ru(rt Dftr But Dolint to Qivo Source. Washington, April 80. Report have reached the mate department, the aourre of which the official do not car to divulge, to the effect that a great battle ha been fought on the Talu river, resulting In a complete Japanese victory. Detail ar unob talnable. Tne Japanese legation her ha no new confirming the report, but the matter ha aroused Intcnae Interest in Official circle. Report which hav from time to tlmt reached the Washington govern ment Indicate that th two armies would not coma Into touch before May 1, and that whatever occurred wa nothing mora than outpost aklrmlahe and collision between acoutlng partlea. It I believed now, however, that th weather condition In Manchuria hav Improved sufficiently to facili tate the movements of troop and ar- i hav consequently come together few day' In advance of the expected date. The latent advice place the scene of the Japanese crossing of the Talu at Chin Tien Cheng, a town on the MatU'huruin side of the river, which It Is reported was finAlIy captured by the Japaneae. The date of the battle I stated to have been last Tuesday, and the delay In receiving the new I escribed to th absence of tele graphic facilities In thla remote "quar ter of Manchuria. Russian Deny Report St Petersburg, April 80. The re ported big Japanese victory on the Talu Is pronounced here to be Im possible unless the Japanese chose to Interpret their practically unimpeded passage of the river as a great vie tory. As the Russian have little more than observation outposts, anything beyond skirmishing Is declared by a member of the general staff to hav been out of the question. Llao Tang la connected by wire with the head quarters of the general commanding the outposts and It Is presumed that the commander would report Immodl ately any Incident of Importance. News Rsaohes London. London, May 1. The observer says that it understands that the Japanese legation here has received a long dis patch confirming the reports of fight ing on the Talu river, but the content ot the dispatch are not now available. LEADER FAVORS PARKER. John Sharp William Certain That Judge Will Be Nominated. Washington, April SO, Representa tive John Sharp Williams of Missis luppl, In an authorised statement, says that he believes the nomination of Judge Parker Is assured. "It Is clear to me now," said Will- tarns, that "Parker will be nominated by such an overwhelming vote that there will be substantially no opposl tlon when the time for the convention arrives. Individually, I favor his se lection." ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION OPENS AMID RINGING OF BELLS AND CRASH OF BANDS In dpite of Disagreeable Prophecy of Weather Forecaster Day Breaks Beau tiful and Program Is Carried Out. Great Procession Wends its Way to Plaza Where Speeches are Do ' vmnj wiiii vi mu uanus aiiu VJ'iUCiing murC OI Foreign Officials Mingle With Dark Frocked Digni taries, Making the Scene an Attractive One. World Fair Grounds, St Louis, April 80. At 10:04 thl afternoon, to the tolling of bells, amid the crash of bands, the sweeping chorus of the M8tr-8pangled Danner," ung by a thousand voices, and the cheers of the greatest throng ever assembled In the Ity of St. Louts, the Louisiana Pur chase exposition was formally declared open. Test Not Satisfactory. Washington, April 80. Professor A C. Bell today gave an exhibition of the Tetrahedraj kite, which he believes Is the secret of aerial navigation. The wind was so uncertain that the tests were not regarded aa satisfactory. Train Beat Reoerds. London, April 80. A train on the Great Western railroad clipped all rec ords for the conveyance of American mail between Plymouth and London, covering 847 mile In 887 minute. The lost 118 mile was made In 99 tlllery, and that vanguard I minute. the two m.i-iuiimuihmi Li iiiui.iiimwwMmaJMWwiii ii.iu mmimJn.iiJiiiiimui .uuui,mihi miiiiwiinui we i II III HIP 1 . n lhe. Frlce. To MS Do You Einoiv What That. Cleans? ft A BOY can buy a Suit of Clothes from our im mense stock, and get as good a bargain and as good a fit as though his father made the selection. FAIR and . honorable treatment and the Lowest PRICES consistent with Honest Goods have given our store the reputation of being the LEADING Clothing house of the city. X World Fair Grounds, St. Louis, April . 30. Notwithstanding the pre diction of the government forecaster, who prophesied rain for the latter part of the day and lowering skies for the morning. St. Louis put forth her best nd bravest effort today In honor of the opening of her great exposition. The morning, at least, was bright. The crowd was fully as large aa that which filled the grounds one year ago when the exposition building were dedicated. Promptly at the hour set the officers and directors of the exposition, the members of the national commission and the hoard of lady manager were gathered at the administration build ing, where, as rapidly aa possible, they were formed Into a procession and moved to the plosa of St Louis, where the formal exercise were .conducted. At the head of the column was a de tachment of guards. Then came the Scouts' band, fallowed by the Philip pine scout, an Imposing body of men wha marched well. Behind .them, and leading the officer and director of the exposition, came 8ousa' band. Following th officers and manager last of all were the lady managers. Aa the column from the administration building entered the plasa a long line formed of representative foreigners. Thla column waa also headed by a de tachment of the Jefferson guards, fol lowed by a band. At the head of the line Immediately behind the music were the representatives of foreign na tions, marching In the order of pre sentation of credentials to the exposition. Following these came representa tives of governments having ministers accorded to the United States govern ment, and then a great number of other representatives of foreign gov ernments and colonies, also in the same order. This column presented by far the gayest appearance of the day. for the foreigners made a great dis play of gold lace and glittering orna ments, in great contrast to the dark frocks which were so prominent among the officers and dignitaries of the ex position. Then came a third column formed of representatives ot the state and territorial government of the union. At the base of th Louisiana monu ment a small stand had been erecteo tor the speaker and seats provided for the listeners. The assemblage was called to order without delay by Pres Ident XX R. franc! ot th exposition. who requested the multitude to rise, while Rev. Frank M. Gunsaulua of Chicago delivered an eloquent Invoca tion, concluding . with the Lord' prayer, In which the audience Joined. President Francis, as chief executive of the exposition, delivered- the follow- lng address: "Thl universal exposition waa con ceived in a sense ot obligation on the part o the peopel of the Louisiana purchase to give expressions to their gratitude for the Innumerable blessings that have flowed from a century of membership n the American union to manifest their appreciation of the manifold benefits of living In a land whose climate and soli and resources are unsurpassed, and of having their lot cast in an age when liberty and en lightenment are established on founda tion oroaa and deep and are the neruage or all who worthily etrlve. To rise to the full measure of such a sentiment required an undertaking of comprehensive proportions and the participation of all races and of every clime. The magnitude of the enter prise was never lost sight of by Its promoters, but Its mammoth propor tions, constantly increaaing as they developed, never for moment shook the confidence, weakened the energies or diverted from their well-defined purposes those who had been entrusted with the responsibility and the work. Today you see the consummation of their efforts. "So thoroughly does It represent the world's civilization ihat If all man's other works were by some unspeak able catastrophe blotted out, the rec ords here established by the assembled nations would afford all necessary standards tor the rebuilding of our en tire civilisation. "The Louisiana Purchase exposition, held J.' commemoration of the acquis! tion of an empire by a deed of the pen, salutes the representatives, executive and legislative of the federal govern ment, and tenders most profound thanks for the recognition extended and assistance rendered. It acknowl edges obligations to states and terri tories and foreign countries for co operation and contribution and makes Its obesiance to commissioners and ex hibitors. Open ye gate awing wide ye por tal. Enter herein ye son of men and behold the achievement of your race. Learn the lesson here taught and gather from It Inspiration for still greater accomplishments." Mayor Rolla Wells of St Louis wel comed the country to the exposition. Next was the following address by Thomas H. Carter, president of the national commission: "An act of the congress of 'the United States approved March 8, 1901, gave national recognition to the ex-i position we this day open to the pub lic. In appropriating 85,000,000 in aid of the project congress expressed the nation' approval ot the proposal to fittingly celebrate the centennial an niversary of the great historic event the exposition is Intended to com memorate. By joint action of the na tional commission and company, the position of the national government has been steadfast from the beginning. With cheerful alacrity, time for prepa ration was extended one year by con gress upon request of the company and a loan of 84,600,000 was made by congress to meet all the obligations of the exposition up to this day of open ing. If to the original appropriation of 85,000,000 be added this loan and th aggregate amount directly and In directly expended and authorised by th government for construction and establishment ot exhibit upon the fair grounds la taken to account' It wiU be found that financially the United States Is today concerned In the exposition to the extent of. nearly 815,000.000. thus by duplicating the price In this celebration the price paid for the Louisiana territory of 100 years ago. "In stately architectural display, and In exhibits of their achievements in science, art and industry, the society of nations assembled here in generous competition calls forth acclamations ot approval and we greet them as our visiting neighbors and friends. "Our home folks of the states, terri tories, and districts, of the union, have combined to honor this occasion of the opening of the fair on a scale of un expected generosity. Thl unrivaled presentation ot peoples and govern ment from abroad and the large home participation place tipon the exposi tion management a weight of responsi bility, which, like the exposition Itself, Is unprecedented. With justice, courtesy, fair play and hospitality as watchwords, from the gatekeeper up to the president of the company all will be wen. ; " ' ... "From comparison of production idea destined to affect the future of; tne world will be Involved. Material progress everywhere will ; surely be heightened and strengthened in conse quence. From the comlngling of peo ple social force will be set in motlca laden with far reaching results. In the name of the national commission, I extend to those who are here and to those who ar to come a hearty greeting At the conclusion of Carter' speech Senator Bumhara of New Hampshire was introduced. He said: I "Accepting the invitation ot the Louisiana Purchase exposition, the senate of the United States responds through its committee and joins with greetings and congratulation In these formal opening ceremonies. "The occasion that brings us here has no parallel in the history ot na tion. If we consider the event that is now to be commemorated we find that no domain like that of the Louisiana Purchase ever passed by peaceful means from beneath the flag of one nation to the sovereignty of another. A territory of more than one million square miles in area, extending from GREAT ARMIES ARE GOING FORWARD Russia Plans to Throw Immense Bodies of Men Across the Ya!u as Speedily as Possible. Japanese Troops Also Busy asi 100,000 Men May Clash fa Battle Soon. JAP TRANSPORTS ASSISTING Blind Faith Iteposed in General Kuropatkin's Skill at Strate gy Japan Employing Old Tactics. the Gulf of Mexico on the south, and from the banks of the Mississippi to (Continued on Page 8.) BASEBALL SCORES. St. Petersburg, April SO. All news from the , front 'indicates that the armies ot Generals Kuropatkln mat Oki, comprising in all about 100.00 men, are being rapidly pushed forward and will be thrown across the Tala the British possessions on the north to i 88 Pee31,y as possible. Japanese trans- jyv .m uw v iw?v ajrcaiti ctb & LAC? lUUUUt of the river and, supported by a few warships, will assist la the operation. The Japanese seem to. be following closely the same tactics pursued by them during the China-Japanese war, having already occupied Kulien Cheng. The beginning of serious land fighting is considered to be not far distant, al though' a heavy movement of troops may not begin for several days. . Desultory picket firing is occurring constantly, but no Importance ' I at tached to it It Is significantly Inti mated by members of the general stall that General Kuropatkln has some sea ret plans and that the Japaneae aoay soon find themselves In a trap. era! Kuropatkln' skill at strategy a thing in which the Russian repose blind faith. The general staff does not If will be possible for the Japan ss deliver a successful frontal attack est this position, the country being ex ceedingly difficult and also tavonkss for disastrous ambuscades. Pacific Coast. At Seattle Portland 2, Seattle 1. At Tacoma Oakland 0, Tacoma 8. At San Francisco Los Angeles San Francisco 8. - Pacific National At Salt Lake Boise 8, Salt Lake 6. At Spokane Butte 11, Spokane 0. Oregon League. At Salem Roseburg 4, Salem I. National. At New York Boston 1, New Tork 10. At St Louis Cincinnati 7, 8t Louis 1. At Pittsburg Pittsburg 2, Chicago 8 (10 Inning). American. At Cleveland St Louis ?, Cleve land L At Philadelphia New Tork 8, Phila delphia t. At Detroit Chicago 8, Detroit 3. Postponed on account of rain. At Washington Boston 4, Wash ington 0. Payne Back to Work. Washington, April ' 3 0. Postmaster General Payne returned to ibis at the postofflce department today. i WE'jy '-FOR ' THIS TEEIIT Another lot of Ladies' Suits and Skirts with Prices that speak fnr themselves. Ladies' Suits from $9.00 to $25.00. Ladies' Wool Skirta from f 1.75 to $10.00. -Ladies' Wash Suits, Percales and Linen,- $1.25 to $2.50. Mercerized Sateen Petticoats from 75c to $4.50. Silk Petticoats from $4.50 to $20. 00. Ladies' Shirt Waists from :50c to $5.00. Mei'a Dress Bhirte from 50c to $1.85. Men's II ear j Doable Front Work Shirts 40c and 50c Ton Cm BUY Them OHIAPER AT THE BEE HIVE The Finest Booh Yet THE REAL DIARY OF A REAL BOY. Price Ol-OO, ot JNO. N. GRIFFIN