Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 15, 1904, Winnipeg, Manitoba 8 Manitoba fees press August 15, 1904. Largest of City sewers work started on laying three Miles of piping from the Assiniboine River to Logan Avenue will traverse three streets Lipton Mcphillips and Aubry Cost War news much Tho most expensive piece of now being Dono under Tho Alrec to Len of the City. Engineer s Ottlia is Tho big sewer. Work started with the Neil fewer machine last week. The pro poked sewer from Logan to Tho . Tha streets traversed be ing ail he Llapa. Lipton and Aubry. The Tola length of thu Drain is nearly Threa Miles subdivided approximately As Fol lows on Kcf Hlll Lurf. 3.0w feet Oti lip ton and on Aubry. The Nec Essary connecting pipe must also to Laid on Nutry Damo mid Portage ave Nues. The Doptis of the sewer at the Mouth la in Tiet thu Rise trunk Tho input i to uie terminus being l loot in . The Width is a oui jul feet. In making the excavation thu hide of Tho try non is Pianko support Cal with Tho utmost care to prevent. If possible All caving i Kasouf heavy ruins Tho neck Salty Tor planking Ami support inc thu Earth Walls or a inc non being one or the ear Liest lessons Learned by Tho City. " the sewer is constructed of con Crete 10 inches thick a wooden drama been of Glrst built round which the con is formed. Thu thickness is not maintained Tho sewer becoming lighter As it becomes smaller. For the Host Loo feet it is con of Bevelled Plank the necessity for this arising Frum the pressure of the ice in the River. Like other sewers recently constructed this net one will be the smaller of the Oval being Down the object of this is that the smallest Quantity or water in the sewer will a flow so keeping the Drain be perfect Ami proven tank thu Conjeta non to Ufa in crowded cities. It Tho Mouth is Given is the Mouth is circular. As it 1st Oval. The height or the Mouth is about 9 reel six Inchon. Hash enough to allow a horseman to ride in. Who height grows gradually less until at Logan Street the diameter la about one hair that of a Alt. The work is much the largest Ever undertaken by the City at Ono time in connection with its sewage system. Other portions have been constructed in Small sections. This is Tho first Occa when to Large a Purt was built at one time. Is being begun at Tho As Sll Bonc and will work gradually North Ward to Lonn. The work of excavating Al Rel arty feel Prthu with scrapers and Barrows it being 1m possible to use Tho sewer machine until the first fifty feet has been excavated. The new sewer machine is in full use work will proceed with great die machine bought lust year will also be employed As soon is work in St. Johns and fort a logo has been completed. No Public work could testify More strongly to the expectations of the future greatness of the Olty than this Large undertaking. The number of people to be Banc led by it at present is not so Large especially at the South end. The made upon it in a few years win be very great a Largo area East slur by served by a connecting pipes being Laid on1 All adjoining streets As the necessity arises. All property own a Side Are deeply inner London Auk. 13. The correspond ent of the times at Berlin say the announcement that three russian War ships have found refuse in the German Harbor of Tsung Tchou caused a flutter of excitement in thin country bringing Germany face to faces with a question which Colls for action without hesitation. Naval commentators Call Atten Tion to the fact that the German government made no up Octal declaration of its policy in the event of a conting ency such As Haa now occurred but say Germany is bound merely by the Universal practice according to which the sojourn of belligerent vessels in Neutral ports or harbours is 1 melted to Twenty four hours and by the Prin Ciple of International Law that no hos tile measures can be Neutral territory undertaken in r in ii he project the Sale of lots in Vicinity being already affected by it. " it re expense will reach probably four times the Cost of the 1 at Tho time the work of protecting the Mouth from ice is be Ina done the pile Driver having Poen delivered at the River yesterday this work is done in with Tho utmost Core Tho Force of ice jams in the Ping being very great and precaution in taken to Ngn list every continue Nev. I t the machine employed in making the excavation is a brat rarity this being Hrat and Only one Ever set up in it is made by the car the Northwest son French machine company of of ton to h it i a f t a _ _ _ a _ ton. Who own the patents a monopoly in this line. And have Gib. My first arrivals for the big in preparations made to entertain. Exterior and Interior Oil paintings of who civil War adorn lift is talc Hal Hall Tho Cradle of Liberty tem pc where solv of the woman s Tellef corps will to held been tastefully decorated. About the corridors of Tho Vandomo and to Day much gossip was heard among the veterans already a n the contest for com c John it it if nil nols there Are h candidates in Tho Field hut the contest botwen it la not known whether the rus Sian fugitives have Cometo stay at Tsung Tchou but in View of Tho fact that they Are. Certain not to have enough Coal to carry them to the near est russian port which is port Arthur it is they propose to Lay Down their lie the the rus sians in the contrary event will enjoy the of seeing to f a joints of their Armour before rallying out once More against the japanese is a question hot touched upon by the greater part of the German press. The vote Che Veltung however declared that the German authorities Are hot called upon to provide even the weary russian cruisers opportunities for re freshment in order that they May again enter the lists or possibly de vote their energies to sinking 6r Seiz ing German merchantmen. Searched British Steamer. By altar. Aug. British Steamer. Renft from Hull for Naples passed Here to Day and signalled that she was boarded by a russian Cruiser yesterday. A purse and other Docu ments were examined and her hold was searched., trally in the attack on and capture of the russian torpedo Boater Resh Itell. At Tho gunboat a Rogovoi. London aug. Despatch from Shanghai published in the times the reason Given for the Entrance of the russian torpedo boat destroyer Orozo Voi into that port id that it is necessary to repair her the vessel the despatch adds shows no signs of recent fighting except that the Forward rails Are damaged the Hull guns and torpedo tubed Are uninjured. The officers of the Oroz Ovol report that the russian warships after a severe engagement forced their Way through the japanese Fleet und escaped in several directions. Fought till went. Prthu special service Tokio aug. Despatch from Che Foo says that in the Battle off port Arthur on. Wednesday the russian battleship fought until the lost All her masts and that the. Battle ship Sevastopol was put out of the fight by an injury to her steering gear which made it impossible for her to manoeuvre. _ i terrible defeat. Press special service Paris Aii g. St. Petersburg correspondent of the parisian says believed in Oest informed circles there that the port Arthur Squadron has buffered de class by lord Tenn Cigar a manufactured by s. Davis sons Montreal feat.7. The Cruiser a Tuada and two others Are reported to have been sunk and the remainder of the ships Dos posed Novalk escaped. It e contest botwen them promos a they Are general commander 01 and past c 8holts Minnesota veterans. St. Paul. A Iier. The official ring Tho Minnesota g a r voter Ana to Boston left St. Paul this is number several the who Yoslon. Mass., aug. To Day has capitulated to the Advance guard of grand army veterans the forerunner or the tens of thousands who will i be Here during the coming for stale annual National Encampment i of 0" with the ladles accompanying them Ana a member of the party. The ii Nemenso throng of . Attracted to the Hub by Tho Encampment and Low Railroad rates have swelled thu City s population to such an extent As to Curubo one to thu Iuler it ail in Bab huns of ii Tutor have cite a Cliefos aug. A message has just been received in Yang that the Cruiser Novalk escaped from Tsung Chou at the expiration of Tho of 2 Hourn set upon her remaining there. No righting at sea has yet been reported. Towed to chinese port. London. Aug. According to a ill Blizil Liow fixed at Lithe Fork Michael Manly a Timber Cruiser tort upset from a Canoe. Frances. Appears on every a off iffy i streamers aim hashing land for their in i. it Cuoc. When about or incandescent lights Timve Beau ixi.anc-1 j Elvor the Canoe us every Nawn Emblem of both occupants out. Anu us atoll died l10 culled to waning 1 no illuminations to be Canoe and to would i to night for the ilm Promise i Elul Tow Hio boat to Shore or Huml Ever Ui-1 reached the land he treo win on Ous cow i n of elect flu a. Troni to the venue i. At Vari a o the grand army and Roll of corps have been was or from decorations. Over Are Fly Bunting. A we Lac Blue elec extend around the Eardenia l sins Charles us far As West noseds u will All the Halls and hotels that will he used during the have been hand Mec Hahlin Hall where the grand Camp fire is to be a Vlf has received thousands of Yard. Of bum and hundreds of nags on Tho Coulomb coming to Canada British naval Export expected to and Ottawa Canadian. Club. Hamnett Hill Secretary 01 t address a meeting buy a town la ten Edmonton . _ to tit in thai the team news Agency s despatch from Tokio the in Bulan torpedo boat destroyer Resh Itell which was captured by the japanese at Che Foo is being taken to a chinese port. Five damaged. Tokio. Aug. Togo re ports that five battleships appear to have been badly damaged in the engagement of August 10. The Robleda lost two masts and Ono of her heavy guns was disabled. The flagship re Tehran. Which was hit several times at a distance of 3.boo Yards seems to have sustained the greatest injury. The damage inflicted on tha russian cruisers was . The Bayan has not appeared since the engagement. The damage sustained by the japanese vessels has been temporarily repaired. Calls it a great St. Petersburg. Aug. One Accord the newspapers this morning Hall the Advent of an heir to the throne editorials. They characterize the action of the russian Fleet port Arthur in breaking through the japanese cordon As n great fitting accompaniment to birth of th6 child who will some time Rule All the rus sians and whose coming Marks a turn in the Aldo o f War which henceforth will Roll on to ultimate and certain St. Petersburg indignant. St. Petersburg. Aug. Is expressed by the morning papers Over the Resh Itell affair at Che Foo. They declare it to have been a More obvious Breech of neutrality Laws than the Battle at chem Leo at the begin Ning of the War. The papers Call upon the authorities to present the matter to the attention of the Powers. Com menting at some length on the affair the Novosat it is to be hoped that the Powers when the matter shall have be ii Laid before them will take Active Means toward forcing neutrality under the guarantee of Secretary of Askold wanted Frea press up Wall btrylc6. aug. S. Consul general reported to the state department that the russian Cruiser Dekold arrived at Shanghai to Day Dock. The written to the Consul general. Or. Goodnow states that the Cruiser and torpedo boat must not remain More than 24 hours. The russian Consul general raises the Point that they Are entitled to remain a reasonable time to repairs. Port Arthur Falls. Free press special str vice Tieri Tsyn. Aug. Is believed Here that the japanese Are beginning a general engagement at Lalo Yang to continue until the fall of port a thur the final assault upon which is thought to be in Progress. Tokio aug. Emperor yesterday sent congratulations to George Uon on the bravery of the combined fleets in defeating the russian s. In the afternoon the emperor held a Council of War. Not precedent. Free press special service Tokio aug. In a Strong editorial says Japan must insist that neither Germany nor China shall har Bor russian warships in her harbours. In the cose of the russian gunboat Bandjur which was allowed to. Dis Arm and remain at Shanghai thus escaping capture must not be made a precedent. to and scattering lure colons which would mean the mos earful carnage if the explosions occurred on a ship s deck. One russian Blue jacket on the wounded in no Lees than 160 different Placen by the explosion 6f a Sham on Shell during the engagement at chem Leo Many deaths trom the Mere blast where no wounds were shown at All. Treatment of dead and prisoners very strict regulations arc enjoined by the japanese army regulations for cleaning the held after an engagement and for burying those who May have Peen killed or who have filed of Dis ease from these it appears that the corpses Are cremated separately Only the Larynx Bone being preserved and sent Home. When this. Is impossible the forwarded to the relatives. Proves Len is. Made for funeral Cere Pic a left be conducted by the shunt or Buddhist priests Chap lawns. Or priests of other religion. The regulations stipulate thai our Al shall be. Glyen to any of the enemy s dead that May be found. Rules for the treatment of prisoners of War. Provide All the comforts consistent with the conditions. Captured officers arc treated according to their rank and Dally ration allowances of sixty Aen for officers and thirty non for Tion corns and men Are allowed. The menu includes bread meat nud vegetables sugar Salt and App Etiz Between meals biscuits sweets and fruits and Black Tea May be served to the captive officers and others and allowance is also made for new Wear ing apparel and for prisoners to keep their clothes in order. The deum for the heir ask for Telegraph Telephone Sulphur parlor v Kino Edward Dodo s headlight 5eo s capital 5afety Eagle to Victoria of the ryes Hutelin affair for Back pc is All that Ellier Miles they say what n o one can Livols d r or simply Edmonton is us the Centre of the Alberta it is i late North and minutes to i. It far in and in . M in Relier i lure is 1 or Mio a Jav in mile St. The Capitol of Lii Usla the fir fhe Jef r ver the vol lev the Mackenzie a vast in real estate in de month these Ira your the lot you a we Tutsi in value but wifi 1" Mer of line us Wil i Well Well watered Wavro a of hut Means dues not i re Pond nil lil stick0 fl1 of Coal underlie Alul on thu Valley Bering the work e l month of Tho pit at a Nomen i ure whilst u is delivered nth bins the or the Sheds of the Tho wheat in Ornus producing of Trio Canadian of the wheat Belt u estimated the will ton. Already this land c that Are 3.500.000 acres under cult Lva is fully Are your securities when which already develop this ext completed it will. Country to the great adva Faw in Monton. You can own a town lot in Edmon ton and pay for it on easy term. From the heart Aale West end District of ton about ten blocks the town. Some stale Hay s note which Netlon hardly could be expected from the weak and shifty government of China on us own other russian . Berlin aug. Russian protected Cruiser Novalk left Tsung Chou at the Entrance of Chou Bay Germa Concession Shan Tung Peninsula venere thursday night hours according to an official dispatch to fran the governor of Klao other Are still in the Harbor in a disabled the German government is not that the names of these ships and the details of the damages should be published on official authority because such intelligence might be considered inconsistent with neutrality and As afford ing the japanese valuable information. The instruction Bent to Tsung Chou permit the1 disabled russian vessels to repair sufficiently proceed to an other port the repairs must be strictly limited to making them sea worthy and not to increasing their fighting capacity. Admiral von Pratt Waltz the com Mander of the German naval forces in far Eastern Waters is assembling his ships at Klao Chou. To prepare to enforce Germany s neutrality against either belligerents. Czar Hoard of reverse. St. Petersburg. Aug. Glad Ness of the people at the announce men of the birth of the heir apparel could not be fully shared at Peter of the emperor this morning received a Telegram from Tsung Chou announcing the death of rear Admiral Withoft and the result of of the Japan press easy on Japan. London aug. Genera Opin Ion of the London morning newspapers is that the japanese will make atone ment for. The Resh Itell affair by re storing the ship to the chinese authorities hut at the same time u is admitted that International obligations have so frequently been thrust aside during the course of the War that Japan May possibly feel entitled to make a Law unto herself. Saving non combatants. London aug. Despatch to a newspaper from Tokio says another sign that a general assault on port Arthur la imminent is found in the fact that the emperor of jinpan has notified Field marshal Yamagata Olhol of tha general staff of has desire that non combatants be allowed an Opportunity to leave the fortress. The chief of staff consequently instructed the Jap anese commander at port Daley to Accord the necessary facilities for their removal. Want after the big ships. Further details of the naval engage Beautiful services in Tho Kazan Cath in tears St. Petersburg. Aug. News of the death of rear Admiral Withoft j and the failure of the majority of the larger warships of the port Arthur Squadron to break through the Japan Ese Fleet was not known thin morning when the Brilliant array of officers and Diplomatist assembled in the magnificent Kazan Cathedral to the the deum in Honor of the birth of the heir to the throne. The stately Edi fice adorned with military and naval trophies colors eagles and keys of captured fortresses was filled with ambassadors generals admirals and court and government functionaries. The grand Duke Alexis we among the resplendent uniform of High Admiral occupied the chief place is godfather selected by the emperor for his firs born son As u special compliment t Tho much tried Navy. The metropolitan read to the congregation the Manifest announcing the birth and then the whole assemblage bended knee As the prelate invoked god s Blessing on the future emperor. Veteran warriors were shaken with emotion and Many per sons wept and prayed audibly. Maj the almighty Send him Many Yean of the congregation Dis Persed amid the Bounds of Bell ringing from All the churches. Similar Eer vices Scro held through the Empire the priest in each Case Stern wheel and shallow draught screw River steamers Complete the Bertram engine works Toronto. Co. Lid ment of August 10 indicate that Admiral Togo s main attack was directed against the russian battleships and that while this was going on the speedier rus fan Cru user succeeded in getting Japan s Promise to Germany Berlin aug. Nan Given the German government an intimation that she is re Reading out the manifesto announcing the birth of the heir apparent. Heir Apps ont Woll. aug morn ing s bulletin from the Alexandra at Peter of announces that the Conj ton of the. Empress and the Clr a satisfactory. Pressure on the Porte steamers. They whereas others ideally situated for manufacturing poses. D we will lend you a plan of Edmon ton Freo of charge. Eho Nrang exact location of these lots Nlaly by numbered in sub divisions also plainly numbered. We will Send you a Complete system Siow ing How to make it easy for you to a town lot in Edmonton by simply and then it Mal own by simply Mak it a brits to Day for our free information. The tremendous advantage of la Wilts to Day for the lot you May Dwors May is sold if you Dew. At Winnipeg russian warships As already cabled to the associated press leaving no doubt of the sure character of the re verse sustained by the port Arthur Squadron. The contents of Tho Tele Gram were telephoned to the Admir Alty and became quickly known throughout the City. The return of the majority of the russian warships to port Arthur has foot softened tha blow. On the contrary it is Felt that their Retreat towards the beleaguered fortress a dashed the Hopes of a juncture with the Vlad Vostock squad Ron. Naval men believe however that the japanese were badly battered and. That. Admiral Togo will not be in a position to follow up his Suc Cess. The associated press is Able on the highest authority to deny the report that the Argen Tupu warships have been purchased by Russia and that they have joined the Vlad Vostock Squadron. The admiralty strongly repudiates the allegation battleship is being repaired with German assistance no such breach of neutrality is possible report. In attributed at the admiralty to a japanese source the japanese hoping to Oit Stilt i their own flagrant violation o the Washington despatched indicating that the state department in concerned about apparent Ibre Antof Neutral Lyron the parti of Japin s i torpedo Botts. S t japs northward Progress stayed. Paris aug. Despatch to the Llao Yang japanese go posts eight Miles Miles southward of Hal Chan Chwang. The japanese advance1, has entirely stopped. that several Rie Gimenes have from this Irmy and sent to port Arthur. Capt Thackery reports representative at the front Qiyen interesting sidelights on the War. V Ottawa aug. Report received at the militia department to town Captain Thackery who is in Orient to pick up whatever Leeson May be de u. Minister Leishman presents a list of 300 schools and hospitals. Constantinople aug. A yesterday s conference Between minister Welsh Man and Izzet Pasha Secretary of the Pai and Nedjib Malhame assistant minister of Public works lasted eight hours during which Pasha exchanged communications. With the Palace. In the course of the Dlf Cussion the Turk. Josh delegates attempted to impugn the character of same or the schools and influential Alembert of the Trade to inspect the wheat on 20th. Contented tha american claim to to granted certain privileges Given to Sim Ilar French institutions. Or. Welsh however firmly refused to con any suggestion of Man Tho Winnipeg members of the North West Grain dealers association and a number of City Bankers Havo planned a let to Jaunt into the country. Just in Seo How Harvest is on saturday the oth. They will leave. In private cars Over the do Loranc Branch of the c. P. R. And go As far is Kotc. Van. Then up the line to Moose jaw. Mck to Nogina. Northwest to 1 Rynca Al Bert and return to Rolna then plonk to arc can Extension to bout in. From souls to Brandon from Brandon to Man data thence to manned of then on to Yorkton. From Yorkton Ihu will in to the c. N. H. It us Adstone will visit Graml Vleta Ca suck and return via to Winnipeg. The. Exact amount of time to spent has not been decided a Ikjin. But Tho route is a comprehensive one and Mould give an excellent idea of Gen make5 your cakes Toht. Makes your biscuits Light. Makes your buns Light. Makes your labor font. Makes your expenses Utoft. Order from your grocer. . Eral conditions. Lilo nature of the excursion private party. Is in for the and insisted on a full acceptance of the american list of about 300 schools hospitals charitable institutions and. Missionary dwellings died with the Porte eighteen months ago. The american minister pointed out that Tho ilme to verify Hsu but that it Hod done nothing and or la Lehman. Positively refused to ii men to f treatment Dif Ferent from that accorded to the school1 under the Protection of other a promising a fax to Tho Sultan Oracle reply Rived from the russian japanese Campaign says u. Eppg delay at Tokio he was to leave on july 21 to embark to Dalny to join the japanese army at port Arthur. The Captain complains of months he was compelled to remain in the japanese capital before getting to of activity and adds that every obstacle was thrown in the Way of his observing Tho methods employed in Tho Toht Bella anon entraining and embarkation of troops. The desire for secrecy tended even to the medical. Arrange ments. He Hopes that a Little More latitude will be allowed when in com Pany with other reaches the front. I Japan s terrible explosive. Capt. Thackery forwards an article on the Solmose powder which is in use in the japanese army. It says that the Shimote compound is two degrees More destructive than dynamite while gun Cotton of which Luddite and other military., big explosives Are based comes much below the japanese com Pound. Its Cost of manufacture More Over. Is one half that of gup. Cotton. Ordinary explosives explode after they have pierced an Iron plate for in stance. But with . Powder he piercing and. Detonation Are prac and frag mental Are Therton numberless., from getting Good roads pointers. Ottawa aug. 18.-r-mr. Fred Eraser provincial lands agent at pc. Is City. He has come East for of inspecting the Good roads of Ontario and Quebec praiseworthy reports of which have been heard in the West. He will also examine the colonization roads in the Northern districts. Or. Fraser reports times Good in British Columbia. Min ing is in a better state than for some time the Granby smelter has profitably hand not Manitoba s Cement material. Important investigation now proceed much to province. Ottawa aug. Deportment of a nines expects to receive a very Valu Able report from or. J. Walter who is n6w. Investigating the Lime Clay and shale deposits of Manitoba in the interests of the Cement Industry. If these materials abound to any extent it will mean a great thing for the sell cars in the West where Tom her for building is gun Sci and costly. This inquiry is another of the Steps which of the Interior is to King to convert to practical use the natural resources of Canada. Extension. Insure them Bright eyes and Rosy checks found Hulln and Good give in hot weather that mat delightful Home have rage to provide cheap transportation. U on Holm Tell Extension of Tho Canada Northern railway will completed this week the Large Gung of men formerly at work on the Hud son Bay Extension Are now on the Holmfield Branch where about two starch at Lelu no boiling Barf try Sui i Miles of track u Day Are being Laid. To Lay this amount of track a Force of 160 men Are. Required in addition to the Force employed on subsidiary work. It is expected that the railway of tilt will be moved from Holmfield to car by Rry where track Lay lab on Tho line from Carberry to Brandon win begin about August 25. The grading of this Extension is now being done. More Asphalt than Milwaukee. A visitor from the City of Milwaukee commented on Tho fact that Asphalt streets Are built in this City Fop heavy drays. In Milwaukee a of 300.000, braying is permitted on asphalted such Drutys being compelled to use streets which have been macadamia de or Laid with Cedar blocks. He stated that the amount of Asphalt pavement in Winnipeg much exceeds that of Milwaukee and was much impressed with Tho Largo municipal 1m pro vement being made by the City. Steerage rate Down to London aug. Telegram from Liverpool says that the american line announces that commencing on Mon Day the Steerage rate to Philadelphia will be instead of this reduction caused considerable consternation among the lines not in the com Bine but it s not Likely that they will do anything at present to combat it. Root Beer full of pop foam fizz sparkle. The Youngjr Olks share with their elders the Lent of this Best of All Temperance drinks. Mall for 25c of imitations. P. Downey awl j6 5t. Peter St., Moor Tel. Steel sheets dead Flat or Ordi nary finish of grades but common. Metspa Perl ;