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Newspaper Page TextPORT IS BLOCKED ADMIRAL TOGO AT LAST SUCCESS FUL AT PORT ARTHUR. 3rat Bravery Exhibited Officers Wore Ready to Lom Half Thalr Man-Man Who Teak In Flraanlpa Pruedd Admiral to Maka Attack la Daylight Instead ot Night. TOOO AGAIN AT IT. Lomlon, May 6. Tho opinion gains ground lip re that the Japaneae have at luHt effttctually blocked Port Arthur. No olllclul Japanese report have been received, but the Tokio correspondents are very punitive regarding the matter, ind describe the determination with which the enterprise wui undertaken. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent leclates the entrance to Port Arthur Is "absolutely sealed," and addi that the Japanese fleet, in effecting its purpose, teamed into tlie entrance at fall ipeed. The naval oflieers who made the two previous attempts beggtd perlmsslon to arry out Uie next atucK by daylight, that being easier, and their request was granted. Ho dittermlnod weie they to succeed, addn the correspondent, that they de cided, if necessary to lone half their men. Tho number of caNiialtiea sus talned by the Japanese has not yet been announced. Tlie correspondent of the Daily Chronicle U alao positive the harbor la 'corked." In favor of the supposition of Japan se success in blocking Port Arthur it is pointed out that the previous at tempts had left the channel so narrow that a couple of vessels sunk in the fair way would piohahty mi (lire to seal up the entianee, while there is notice able evasion, and half-heaitedness, in the Kusslan denials of the enemy's suc cess. There Is no confirmation here of a Paris rumor that an engatement be tween the Russian and Japanese squad rons had taken plate off Vladivostok, and St. Petersburg knows nothing of the rumored capture of Nlu Chwang. It is said the Japanese have advanced to within 18 miles of Fang Wang Cheng, ana another engagement is expecieu al most immediately. Reports have been received here that the Japanese captured a qnantity of railroad material after Sunday's battle. This is supposed to indicate that the Russians had made great progress with the railroad from the main Manchurian line to the Yalu. If this is so, it would be a simple matter for the Jap anese to repair this line, which would materially assist them in their advance through a difficult country. English correspondents with the Japanese forces on the Yalu are permitted to end the most ample descriptions of the people and country traversed, but not ono word about the fighting. Tho Standard's Tientsin corres pondent says he is convinced that the Russian position in Southern Man huria is exceedingly weak, as a conse quence of the enoimous number of men detached to guard the railway and to obtain provisions. VICTORY COMPLETE PORCH THB YALU. Jspancso Maks Anothjtr Attempt to Ckiss Port Arthur Harbor. Tort Arthur, May 5. Another dar ing attempt was made by the Japanese yesterday morning to block the en trant to Port Arthur. A few minutes lieforo 1 o'clock the first shots were fired, awakening the town with their thunderous noise. The gunboats lying at tho mouth of the harbor Joined in tho cannonade of the batteries, the fir init iraduallr Increasing in volume un til there was a continuous crash of sreat euns. Borne of the enemy's tor pedo boats were discovered, but they were finally swallowed up in the dark ness, and the batteries and warships after 40 minutes' activity were again shrouded in gloom, though the flashing searchlights showed that the military were alive to the warning conveyed - of the approach of the Japanese ships. Shortly before 2 o'clock a searchlight played from the see directly upon the entrance of the harbor, lighting it up to show the way for the flreshlps. The projector moved to the right from Llao Tishan to Golden Hill. For a quarter of an hour the light was watched with curiosity, and then a sec ond cannonade began, the heaviest fire being directed to the left of Golden Hill, where the fiieships were located. At about 4 o'clock the batteries ceased flrincr. save for an occasional shot Just about dawn the bark of the rapid fire guns and the crackling of the mi trailleuse was heard from Golden Hill Occasionally there was sounds ot ex plosions, as of mines going off. It was the enemy's ships striking on Russian The flreships were ten In number "d of about 3.000 tons eacii. it is re ported that two Japanese torpedo boats were sunk, the remainder withdrawing in a damaged Condition, fcight Ore ships were sunk and very few of their crews were saved. Most of them were killed. BATTLE ON YALU PLACES JAPANESE IN ABSOLUTE CONTROL OFFICIAL DIRKCTORT. Crossing of Troops to Islands Above ana Below Wiju Was Only to Conceal . the Route of Tbolr Principal Move monts Tbolr Front extended for Twenty Miles. TO MARK ALASKAN BOUNDARY. to LOST TWO THOUSAND. Canadian Commissioner Is Preparing Dispatch Survey ora. Vancouver, B. C, May 6. W. F. King, Canadian boundary commission er, is on the way to Vancouver to ar range for the dispatch of three Cana dian parties of surveyors, who are to work jointly with the American sur veyors In delimiting the Canadian Alaskan boundary under the London award of last year. Two Canadian and Two United States parties will survey j,he country where the boundary will cross the head waters of tbe Lynn cnnal, Cbllkat liver. A Joint party will make a survey on the btikine. I his will delimit the more important dis tricts through which the boundary will naes. The total distance to oe sur veved extends about 650 miles from Mount St. Elias. east and south. But It la not the Intention to survey the en lire diHtanco. only that portion of the honndarv which crosses the rivers, val leva and Dlateaus where travel and orosoectinir will be probable. J. J McArthur is also en route to British Columbia from Ottawa to continue the, work of relocating the boundary line Wweon British Columbia and the states of Washington and Idaho. Toklo, May 4. As tho details of Sunday's battle and the Japanese vic tory at arms, and maneuvers preceding, come to hand it is plain that tho plans of the Jspanese general staff were fol lowed to the minutest detaiL The main attack was made by the Japanese right wing, which consisted of the Twelfth division. It crossed tho Yalu 13 miles above Wiju at the same point where the passage of the river was ne gotiated by the Japanese army of inva sion in 1804. The Guard's division, constituting tho center, and ths Second division, forming the left wing, crossed respect ively to the islands above and below Wiju. These were feigned advances, designed to cover the main movement, and were to be continued in the event of the success of the contemplated ad vance. Opposite Sukuchin nee Hu shan island, in the center of which is an eminence called Tiger's hill, which commands both sides of the river, the Twelfth division, having effected lodg ment on the island on April 29, drove the enemy from the banks, and crossed the main channel of the river the next day. Meanwhile the Guards and the Second division alsociosscd, their lines extending nearly to Antung, with the reserves in the center on the main road. Thus, at dawn of May 1, the army had a front of 20 miles, with the left near Antung and the, right opposite Mako. When the advance was oidered, the Twelfth division, wading the river with the water waist deep, ruBhed tho enemy's entrenchments, ultimately swinging around toward Chiu Tien Cheng, while the Guards and the Sec ond division converged near the same point. Thereupon the Russians retired before the fierce Japanese attack, which was directed from the three points. Charge of Brown Man Irresistible and Russians Pall Back. Toklo, May 3. Advices received here state that the Twelfth division of the Japanese army forced a crossing of the Yalu river above Wiju just before dawn Saturday morning. The second pon toon bridge across the river near Wiju was completed at 8 o'clock Saturday night and tho imperial guards of ths Second division erossed during the night. The Russian left flank has been turned and a general attack began at dawn Sunday by all the Japanese bat teries on the south side of the river and a flotilla of gunboats co-operating with the army. The Jspanese have the advantage of positions and numbers and are confi dent of routing the enemy. Caltad State. Prt(1nl ........Thxlor RoOMTtlt Vlce-Ir.llnt. Secretary of Htate W. R. Df Secretary of Trurjr. ... I.ymnn J. Oeire Secretary of Inlrlor...E. A. Illtrhnoek Hwrtuir of Wat B. H. Root Secretary of Navy .......... .John D. Long Pottmater-Oeneral..,-..,Charlet Emory Smltb I A ttorney -General ....John W. Griggs I Secretary of Asrlcnltnre.... ia Wlleoo Com Oenerel Load Ofltoe...BInter Hicmu I The News From St. Petersburg. ' fit. Petersburg, May. 3. The general staff account of the operations on the Yalu river Saturday is as follows: "At 4 o'clock this morning Japanese field batteries and 47 guns opened a terrific fire on our position at Turen- chen and our troops near Potientensky "The overwhelming superiority of the Japanese in artillery and the heavy losses their fire inflicted on our troops occupying these positions made it clear to General Sassnlitch that it was im possible to hold Turenchen. Conse quently t'.ie troops were ordered to re tire from Turenchen while still holding the Potientensky road. "When General Sassnlitch dis patched his telegram tbe Russian troops were retiring in good order from Turenchen and Schakhedzky to their second position, and the battle was continuing at Potientensky and Tchin-gu." Stat Federal OmeUla. a.,M i John B. Mitchell I motors, j Cna. w. Vultoo r.nnM.M -... N. wmiamaoej cousrnmeo j .Ttiomu H. Tonf u Intersil Barron Collector- I. M. Initio i.r. n r fi g, Bellinger Circuit Jodtf W. B. Gilbert lil.i,i.iii.,n.. j, H. Hall V. ft. AUrahall W. . Mathawt TICKETS To and treat all POINTS EAST via Halted State Land Osteon. TBS DALLES, OBBOOK. Mglefr Jtr P. Laea Otli Pttroa LA OB AMDS, osieoif. RMltter. i K. W. Bartlett 1 SHORT HUB kecelrer.. . O. Bwackhelmor I ST. P&UL, DULQTB, IIIIEIPOIK, CBICISI AMD rOIKTS BAIT. Btata of Oregon. Governor.. . .Oo. E. Chamberlain Secretary ol State f. 1. 1) unbar Treasurer C. 8. Moore Attorncy-Oencral A. M. Crawford Sum. of public lntruetlon..J. H. Ackerman rrietai 1. R. Whitney I r B. Bean Snnrema JnSree I ...... .F. A. Moor C C. E. WolTrtoo Clark Board School Land Commlnion I Mart Chamberlain I Cam Warden Alpha QuimtiT rith CommiHloner F. C. fUld, Aetorl Veterinary Burgoo n...Wm. McLean, Portland Through Palace and Toorlft Sleeper; Dtnln ana 11 u Bet Smoking worerj van. DAILY TRAINS. FAST TIMS. WILL TRY TO KEEP FLEBT IN. Sixth Jndtalal Dlitriet. Clrcntt Judge ....-..W. R. Kill rroaeouuns Attorney -. u. nauey i tat rate, folders and full Information regard ins ucKeta, route, eta., cu on or eaaree H. DICKSON, , , City Ticket Agent, Portland, Ot. J. W. FHALON, T. V. A., 122 Third Bt., Portland, Or. , A. B. C. DENNI8TOK, O. W. P. A., tU Vint At.. Beattlo, Wain. the tusatan acneral's Official Report on Yalu Battle. Bt. retersbnig, May . The Russian losses at the battle of Klu Lien Cheng were 2,000 men and 40 oflieers, far ffreater than previously reported. Tli is is the oflicial estimate of Major ieneial Kashtalinsky, who directly commanded the division that suffered the brunt of the attack, and whose re port has not been received by the em peror. Many are inclined to place the Russian losses even higher. General Kashtslinsky mentions also that more than 700 wounded had ar rived at Feng Wang Cheng, and these may not be included in his calculations. 1t made no attempt to estimate the Japanese losses, merely stating they rnust have been colossal. The magnitude of the Russian losses had an almost stunning effect on the authorities, and aroused general grief, m'tiirated onlv bv satisfaction at the bravery displayed by the Russian troops. Not for a moment was there any In tention to pay such a terrible price for delaying the enemy's croEBing of the Yalu. " Building Torpedo Boats for Russia. Berlin, May 6. It is reported that the Vulkan Miipbuildwg company at Stellin, is busily engaged in the con struction of torpedo-boats and destroy ers in sections for the Russian govern ment. Tlieso sections, with all needed machinery, ate to be shipped to Libau, where the boats may be completed, or they may bo sent by the railway to, Port Arthur or Vladivostok. Whether the construction of these vessels In sec tions is a breach of neutrality Is a sub ject upon which it is impossible to se cure an official opinion. STORM BREAKS OUT AQA1N. Prac -After six rest BRITAIN IS MUCH PLEASED. Colorado Railroad Traffic la Agala tlcally Suspended. Buena Vista. Colo., May 5.- an advance of several hours, the storm which has practically suspended rail marl traffic in this section, resumed with added force this afternoon. B feet of snow has fallen in the moun and while the fall has been heavv in the valleys, only about inches remains on the ground, the having melted. Considerable appre U felt for the safety of the twin Lakes reservoir, which is report ed to be running full of water. The Colorado Midland railroad has abandoned its tracks In this vicinity and is using the Rio Grande tracks. The trains on the latter road are 12 hours behind the schedule. The Colo rado Southern hss operated no trains on t'le Gunnison branch since Monday morninir on account of deep snow which is piled high at both openings of the tunneL Comment of Press Shows She Waa la Doubt as to Japan's Ability. London. May 4. The latest dis patches received here confirming the completeness of the Japanese victory on the Yalu river could hardly have given greater satisfaction in Tokio than in London. The editorials in the morning papers ring with admiration at the success of Geneial Kuroki's strategy, in a manner indicating thst Great Britain had been in considerable doubt as to the capacity of her ally's troops, when matched against the Rus sians, and despite tbe lack by the Jap anese of good cavalry to follow up her victory it is believed that she will speedily drive tho Russians out of Feng Wang Cheng also. The Japansee victory has caused com plete surprise in the European capitals and is expeced to lead to difficulty in Russia's efforts to raise a loan. Togo Wants No MoreRalds Made by the Vladivostok Squadron. Bt. Petersburg, May 3. A dispatch received here from Viceroy Alexieff says: "The continued presence of the Jap anese squadron off Vladivostok has con vinced the authorities that Vice Ad miral logo has taken to heart tbe sharp lesson taught him through his failure to consider the possibilities of mischief by the formidable Rusxian- division at that port, and is now seeking means to stop furthei raiding operations in the Sea of Japan. It is evident that as soon as the Japanese were informed oh the operation of the Russians in Corean waters, the government instructed Vice Admiral Togo to dispatch a strong vinoifrnn ami tuxnA if in Vlait 1 trrMtnlr tn cut off the Russian ships and confine I them to the harbor so they could do I no further damage. The tormer pur pose failed, owing to the celerity of Rear Admiral Yezsan's movements." While there is no expectation that Rear Admiral Yezean will risk an en counter with a superior force by put ting to sea, even on a raiding expedi tion, it is said he is a bold, careful eommander and will spring surprises upon the Japanese. Morrow County Official.. Joint Benator...... Walter Plero kepreentatWe.... O. W. Phelpe Count Judne A.G. Bartholomew County CommlMionar j;;;;::;-AM,hn County Clerk Vawter Crawford County Sheriff E. M. Shutt Countr T..nri. .M. Lichtentbal County '""' ,,,, , W. L. Baling County flurrevor t. J Kelthly County Bcnool 8uDrintcndentJay W. Bhtpley County ' , ....r. KUtner Stock Inipeotor .. - 3. u. sura "The Milwaukee eppaer Ten Offleer. .Frank Ollllam J. 1. Robert! Geo. Nobl . W. Rhea ..Phil Cohn Tom Quald .0. X. Farnawortb Recorder I. P. William treasurer ..... L. W.Brlggi Uarahal D.C Gmrdao Mayor.. Counotlmeo. Heppaer School DUtrlct. Director T. 3. Matlock, E. K. Bhutt, t. M. Bagar. Clark L. W. Brlgga. Precinct Officers. turtle of the Peace. J. P. William Comtabl.. O. B. Hatt A familiar name for the Chicago, Mil waukee & St. Paul Railway, known all over the union as we ureat Atauwaj running the "Pioneer Limited" train . every day and night between St. Paul and Chicago, and Omaha and Chicago, The only perfect trains in tho world." Understand : Connections are made with All Transcontinental lines, assuring to passengers the best service known. Luxurious coaches, electric lights, steam heat, of a verity equaled by no other line. Bee that your ticket reads yi "Tho Milwaukee" when going to any point in the United States or Canada. All ticket agents sell them. EDFIELD VAN VACTOR ATTORNEYS-A.T-LA.W Oa, Opposite Flrat National Bank, Heppnar. FAIR OATES OPEN. G. W. PHKLFS For rates, pamphlets or other Infor- Imation, address, J. W. Casbt, H. S. Bow, Trar. Pa. Agent General Agent PORTLAND, OREGON. AS KUROPATKIN DESIRES. Jap- Russian Olflcor Blamed. Paris, May 5. The Bt. Petersburg correspondent of the Ecoh de Taris General Kouropatkin, in telegraphing to the emperor, blames Lieutenant General Zaspalitch's obstanncy in refus' ing to retreat In time despite the orders he received. The Japanese artillery, the correspondent says, included 18 seige guns which were brought from Yokohama on gunboats and landed on the Corean bank of the Yalu. The Ions ranse of these suns enabled the Japanese to silence the Russian batter' iea on the opposite bank. Ho Wires tho Cur Ho Is Qlad the aocso Have Crossed tho Yalu. ' Paris, May 4. The St. Petersburg correspondent of tbe Echo de Paris in a dispatch this morning. Bays a high officer of the general staff made the fol lowing statement to him: "General Kouropatkin has telegraph ed the emperor expressing satisfaction that the Japanese have crossed the Yalu, because this lengthens their line operations, whereas the Russians are approaching their base. "General Kouropatkin will probably allow General Kuroki's 20,000 men to advance and attempt the siege of Port Arthur, but General SmyrnofT and Gen eral Stoessel are disposing of the 33, 000 men under their command so as not to allow the Japanese to reach that place. Nearly 8,000 Shots Fired. Port Arthur, May 6. There have lieen no developments since the attack on Port Arthur, May 3. During the bombardment the big guns of the Rus lan ah inn and batteries fired 2,600 ehots, while the machine guns of the gunboat Gillak fired 2,000 shots. The Movikral says it learns that the Rus sophobe Chinese, headed by Viceroy Yuan Bhikal and General Ma, are car rying on an active anti-Russian can palgn. ' Steamers to Enter tho War. Berlin. May 6.A special dispatch from Libau, Russia, says that the former German liners Columbia, Belgia and Kalserln Maria Theresa have Just arrivaH there to be fitted out for war Funds for Qreat Irrigation Work. Washington, May 5. Tho secretary of the interior has set aBide, provision ally, the sum of 11.000.000, for the construction of tho Path Finder reser voir, on North Platte river, in Wyom ins. The reservoir will be of sufficient capacity to supply aft of the land un der it In Wyoming, tout it is considered necessary to Increase this area toy ntn Ixlng water in Western Nebraska, where there are large areas ot arid and semi arid country. losuraoca to Bo Higher. Chicago, May 5. It has been prac tlcally settled by the committee of the Union Fire Insurance association to ad vance premiums In ths West st least 20 per cent within month. By June It is believed, the insurance rates i Chicago. St. Ixmla, Denver, Salt Lake, San Franclcso and other large cities in the West will bt increased. dreat Throng Witnesses Ceremonies at St. Louis Exposition. St. Louis, May 2. The Louisiana Purchase exposition was formally opened Saturday afternoon. The in augural exercises were simple and were carried thiough without delay and without halt or delay ot any descrip tion. The weather was without a flaw. The handling of tbe crowd, the guard ing of inclosures and the police work generally could not have been im proved upon. This work was in the hands of officers of the regular army, who directed the exposition guards in their duty. At 12:15 the signal was given to President Roosevelt that all things were ready. In a few minutes came the answering touch over the wire from the White House.. This officially opened the exposition. The crowd was fully as large as that which filled the grounds one year ago when the exposition buildings were dedicated. ITTORKEMT-L.f. Offlo In Odd Fellow New Bulldlno. Heppner. Oregon. 7RANK B. KIBTHKB PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 001 ee, Fattonon's Drag twit. R. A. X. HIGQB l". Room S and 4 ODD FELLOWS' BUILDINd Bealdanco at Henry Johnwn's. Heppner, Oregon. G. W.BIA ITTORNEMT-Llf 9. B. CommiHloner. Bomutead filing an j all nnai prooit maae. Offlo on door out F. O, Borg'i Jtwtlry Store. HEPrXER Cloudburst Causes Damage. Florence, Colo., May 4. A cloud burst in the Green Horn rsnge, eight miles south of Florence, today caused the Arkansas river to rise between eight and nine feet here in less than an hour. The unexpected rush of water caused great damage. Ong bridge across the river and the Santa Fe and Florence & Cripple Creek railroad bridges are in imminent danger. In the northern end of the town the streets have been transformed into rivers, and cellars are being flooded. Business is suspended. Oregon Cannot Oct Lands. ! Washington, May 3. The secretary of the interior today confirmed the de cision of the general land office cancel ing two selections made by' the state of Oreffon under lists 434 and 444 in lieu of school lands relinquished to the gov- . Tl. ...ltl nn.1o lint Atl OrillllCUIf. AUO BCiCVIW" w.iv.v. ..ow " - is rejected because the lands assigned I V as base are within unsurveyed town- shins. The other list is canceled be cause the lands used as base were made base for a prior selection of school in demnity lands. Hall Plays Havoc With Orchards. Denver, May 4. A heavy storm, con sisting of rain on the plains, and snow in the mountains has prevailed over nearly the entire state today. Consid erable damage to railway property and delay by washouts was caused. No accidents are reported, however. Hall and high winds in certain sections placed havoc with orchards and gard ens. The moisture will prove ot incal culable value to tho ranges and agri cultural sections. New Russian Battleship Aground. St. Petersburg, . May 4. Ths new Russian battleship Orel, to which the finishing touches are being put, ran aground on a sandbar in the Neva yes terday. As difficulty is expected in refloating her, the icebreaker Ermsk has been sent from Constadt to assist ths tugs in pulling her off. Russia Heaves Sigh ol Reiki. St. Petersburg, May 8. Without a dissenting voice the Russian press ap proves of tho decision ol the govern ment, as announced In its circular note, not to permit mediation and warning tho powers that they must keep their hands off when the terms of peace are settled. The Svet says: "All Russia heaves a sigh of relief. We are going to establish ourselves on tne I acme wlthnut aharina the spoils of vie tory." Russians Find Japs Laid Minos. . Taris. May 3. According to the St Petersburg correspondent of tho Echo da Paris, specialists who have exam lned tho spot where tho battleship Tetronavlovsk sank, declare the Japan a had laid a lame group of connected urh pnntaininff 80 DOUndS Ol Ivddlte, in Port Arthur roads. Those w - a .a... have now been louna ana removed py tho Japanese. OREGON , WOODSON. Attorneyat-Law. 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