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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
QUESTION OF ENDURANCE
Armies Still Struggling for Place on
the Shak-he

st. Petersburg, Oct. 1S, 2:Os pm
The issue of the bloody drama below
Mukden is still in the balance, there is
no attempt to minimize the severe
character of the reverse suffered by
General Kuropatkin last week, but as
yet there has beenN nothing absolutely
decisive. There certainly is no rout
and no Sedan and the war office has
not yet given up all hope that Kuro-
patkin. may. be. able to again resume
a, genuine offensive, It is asserted here
that the tone which the diplomats and
newspapers Of Toxic assumed in re-
ferring to what they seem to look upon
as the closing act of the tragedy of
General Kuropatkin IS army is certainly
premature. Both armies are greatly
exhausted and the final issue probably
will depend on which can regather itself
the quicker. The Russian legions are
terribly battered and more or less de-
moralized, but the splendid manner in
which they went forward against Lone
Tree Hill Sunday is sufficient evidence
that the temper and courage Of the
troops are not completely shaken.
The emperor this morning received
Kuropatkin's and Sakharoff's reports
Of the Russian attack on and capture Of
the village of Sha-land-tzy, half way
between Lone Tree Hill and Shak-he,
and simultaneously the storming of the
former, thereby gaining two positions
bank Of the Shak-he river.
There was no fighting on the Rus
sian left yesterday and the Japanese
operations on the extreme right, evil
IDENTIFY intended to cut the railroad be-
| low the Hun river, have failed, the jap
| anese being unable to get beyond Sim
chin-pu, two miles west of the Shak.he
railroad station.
Field Marshal Oyama seems to be
massing troops against the Russian CEN
! ter and the war office here expects that
he will make a desperate effort tonight
or tomorrow to yetake the two vital
positions.
Fear oyama May Attack Left.
! The Russian line, according to the
war office, still extends eastward along
the Shak-he river to Uin-dia-pu, where
/ it crossed the Mukden- Ben-tsia-p u-tze
| road. Farther east the roads leading
north from Ben-si-hu and Fu-shun,
whence there is direct road to Tie
pass are also strongly held, it being
feared that Oyama might shift the
weight to his right, thus reversing the
situation at the opening of operations
with Kuropatkin pressing the japanese
strategetical disposition at Liao-yang.
i While the war office holds. out hope
that Kuropatkin may resume the gem
eral offensive, it is privately admitted
/ that the chances are against him, un-
| less there is fortunate development, it
being explained that his assumption Of
1 the aggressive at Shak-he and along the
railroad was vital, as the withdrawal
i Of his left must be made under the
i shelter of his right.
A dispatch by the Associated Press
Il
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
RAILROADS KILL
OR MAIN $3.50
Heavy Increase in Casualties of
Past Year, Due to Train
Accidents.

Washington, Oct. 1s.-A report is
sued by the interstate commerce com
mission today shows that the total mum
Der of casualties to persons on railroads
in the United States during the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1904, was 55,l3O
comprising 3,787 killed and 51,343 in
jured. This shows a large increase.
railments was 1921, involving $9,3S3,
OFT Of damage to cars, engines ano
roadway. This is an increase Of Gas
collisions and derailments.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
SIX DIE IN FIRE.;
/. l23 ARE RESCUED
Gotham Tenement in Flames
- Which, Firemen Say, Thieves
B. Started for Loot.
New York Sun Special Service.

Brooklyn, Oct. 1S.-ASix lives were
lost and eighteen persons seriously in
e? e. street this sue morn eo
ing. Seven Of the injured are little
children. -
That more lives were not lost was due
to the bravery Of the firemen and a
few policemen, who made many thrill
ing rescues.
Tiremen declare that thieves started
they could rob the adjacent tenements.
The fire marshal is Investigating this.
Able bodied men thrust aside and tram
pied upon women and children in their
frantic desire to save themselves. One
hundred and twenty-three persons were
rescued. ~-I D..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
STONE WOMAN AS one
OF PREHISTORIC RACE.

Rutland, VT, Oct. 1s.-The body Of
the petrifed woman found in Warren
recently by Willard Clough is consid-
cred by Professor Charles Richardson Of
Dartmouth college to be a representa-
tive Of a race that inhabited America
before the advent Of the Indian. The
shape of the head, says Professor Rich
ardson, is unlike that of any known.
people of today. The body weighs $50
pounds. The appearance of the arms
and legs and the scars on the body dis
pose the professor to think that the
woman was murdered and dismembered.
The head appears to have been cut off.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
POISON SQUAD BACK
TO THE TRAINING TABLE

Washington, Oct. 1s.-The volunteer
poison squad, = which Chemist Wiley
Of the department OF agricultur re- VII w
sers etc, viii Begin their work for
the third year on Nov. /. There will
be twelve men, all employees of the
department, who subscribe to strict diet
rules. DR.. Wiley says that while the
tests made by the, squad may be com
possible they may extend for another
year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
THIS WOMAN SPANKED
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
St. Louis, Oct. 18.-To- Mrs. Emma
Kirschner Of Beneville, suburb Of this
city, belongs the distinction of being
probably the only person who. ever
spanked Theodore Roosevelt, president
Of the United States. The story was
years old. The Roosevelt family was
at Sycamore Hill. The family of
Louis Hinckley was also at Oyster Bay.
There were four children in the Hinck-
ley family. Teddy had licked them all
when he charged upon the Hinckley
stronghold with mud balls. Mrs. Kirch-
ner, then the governess, rushed to the
rescue with a brier bush.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
BLIZZARD RACES ON
PLAINS OF WYOMING

Butte, Mont, Oct. 1S.A special to
the Miner from Cheyenne, Wyo., says
the worst snowstorm of the season is
raging in that section. The storm is
accompanied byda shigh wind and the a
road traffic has not been mpeded and
there are no fears of stock losses, as
the weather is not cold.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
IOWA PRIEST AIDED
KUR0PATKIN'S CHILD

Special to The Journal.
Des Moines, Oct. 18.-Father Lam
bert, priest at Lake City, says that
the daughter of General Kuropatkin,
supposed to have been murdered. The
Russian general secured clews several
months ago and secret service men have
been at work. The girl is now in Mary
land. Father Lambert has made full
statement Of the case. The girl was
baptized by Father Lambert in her
youth. He says he knows no reason
why she was reported murdered. She
came to him for help and he brought her
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
PIRATES ATTACK
BRITISH VESSELS.
Chinese River Outlaws Assail Two
Steamers Near Canton-Gun-
boat. to Scenes

Shanghai, Oct. 18.-The British
steamers PAX: kang and Hoi-ho were at
near Canton, last night. A British
gunboat has been dispatched to the
scene. tS
The Pak-kang is vessel Of 434 tons,
owned by the Kwang Wan Steamboat
company Of Hongkong. The Hoi-ho is
Of COL tons and is owned by the Chi
Wo Steamboat company of Hongkong.
The companies are British concerns.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
SAXON KING BARS PRINCESS.

Berlin, Oct 1S-A minor news agency
says the former crown princess of Saxony
telegraphed to the new King Frederick of
Saxony, from whom she was divorced af-
ter her flight with a French tutor named
Giron, asking permission to attend the
funeral of King George and see her chill
dren. The king, 1t Is added. caused a
refusal to be telegraphed to her.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
OYAMA WILL COUNTER
Expected to Hurl Strong Column at
Kuropatkin' Center.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Toxic Oct. l8.-According to author
titles here who are cognizant of the res
olutions of the imperial military coun-
Gil, It has been settled, in view of OPP
erations son the Shak-he river, that at
ter reorganization Oyama shall contin-
ue his advance and, in all probability,
deliver counter attack to that on
Oku IS front.
There were fragmental engagements
OH Kuroki IS front all Sunday and Mon
day. The situation in front Of Nod
"a was reported unchanged up to Sun
day night.
In front of Oku 8 army Russian
corpses lie in windows to the number
of 10000 The number of Russian troops
engaged at the. Shak-he- river is about
100000, consisting Of 100000 infantry,
about $4,000 cavalry and $50 guns.
1t is generally believed here that the
fate of Port Arthur will be settled
within fortnight
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
PARTY LEADERS CONFIDENT
Believe Roosevelt Does Not Need the
Doubtful States. u,.G
New York Bun Special Service. y

New York Bun Special Service. y
New York, Oct. 18-The managers of
the republican national campaign have
just completed an estimate of how the
states will vote in the election for presi-
dent, to be held three weeks from to-
Roosevelt 3 eleetion s Is Certain M" Even
if Parker carries all the so-called doubt
full states he cannot win. ~
Their estimate is based on extensive
reports Just received from all sections
of the country. A final estimate will be
made a few days before the election
when the campaign is nearing the end
and the republican managers are con
fdent that they will be able at that
time to take four or five states out OF
the doubtful column. 49,.
The estimate of the republican cam
paign managers gives 300 electora
votes as absolutely safe for President
Roosevelt, 1855 for Parker and IS doubt
full. The total vote in the electoral
Continued on Second Page.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
JAPANESE CONCENTRATE
Gather Force for Blow Opposite BUS
sian Front.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 18.-The general
staff has received the following dis
patch from General Sakharoff dated to-
day:
"A considerable concentration Of the
ene1ny's troops has been observed
against our center. There was no fight
ing yesterday on our left flank.
stThe Russians repulsed Japanese
night of Oct II and seized the village
Of Sha-land-tzy, on the bank of the
Shak-he river and east Of Shak-h he.
The enemy strongly bombarded the cap-
tured village but did not advance to the
ATTACK on Lone Tree hill, now called
Putilof hill.
"The work Of burying the dead pro-
ceedeed all night long. Military honors
were paid the Japanese dead. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
LITTLE BOY, WHILE AT
PLAY, HANGS UNTIL DEAD
Special to The Journal.

Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. 1s.--Tugging
away in boyish fashion E to build I'll him
Arthur Haaren, aged 9, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Haaren, accidentally kicked
the box and chair upon which he was
standing. The rope became fastened
about his neck, and all alone in the
garret the little fellow was strangled
to sdeath.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18

Rural free delivery route. No. 2. will be estab.
lished Nov. Is at Lake Park, Becker county,
Mimi; population go. houses 100.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
HOG KILLS A WOMAN
Awful Tragedy on a Farm in Ne
braska.
snecia, to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Norfolk, Neb., Oct. l8.-From wounds
received in an attack upon her by a.
vicious hog, Mrs. William Zefelfarer is
dead at Ainsworth. She had entered the
pen Of the brute to feed it. The beast
knocked her over, crushed her flesh, in
its teeth, and mangled her body in a
terrible manner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
.OYAMA TO STRIKE
RUSSIAN CENTER
His Forces Repulse Two Fierce
Assaults by Kuropatkin's
Men.
CONFLICT HAS BECOME
ONE OF ENDURANCE
Russians Fear Kuroki May Turn
Their Left as at Lao
yang.

Washington, Oct. 1s.-The Japanese
legation has received the following ca
blegram from Toxic:
Marshal Oyama reports that on Monday
night the enemy twice made fierce as
saults on the front and the right column
of our left army and small assaults in the
direction of our center and right armies.
We repulsed them all, inf1icting heavy
losses.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18

Toxic, Oct. 1s.-The Russians are
left army under General oku and the
center army under General Nodzu and
another great battle is expected.
The Russians enveloped General
Yamaga's column Sunday, Oct. 16, and
captured fourteen guns.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-18
KERR 0sWEATs' AMEs

The Former Mayor Makes Damaging
Admissions Under Heavy Pressure.
What promises to be the last day of
evidence taking in the case was begun
Cnntinned ON Second Page.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28

Beyond the blue and winding rivers
 bed, The stirring winds blew strong and
 chill And fallen were the leaves that au-
 tumn shed. I listen'd for the wild birds warble,
 low and clear, Through fields and woods and purple And searched for one sweet flower left
 here, Free from the frost that comes again. The sunshine streamed in golden
 floods Der upland paths and rocky heights. Once more l roamed in childhOOd's s
 woods, In dreamy raptureS and delight. Across my path the thicket wild grew
 low and dense, I hear the flutter of the flying hawks; And on the crooked old rail fence A chipmunk near me sits and chankS. Where oft I've strayed, I'm bound by
 fate To wonder spot with ghostly legends Iiknew not how nor why therefore 1 thrill with terror at this date. Still as pass from further haunts of
 men I gaze upon the forest, and alone I watch the white clouds sail and then Confess the God of nature on his
 throne.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
BROOKFIELD.
GRANGE TOPICS.

Twenty-Five of the members of Dan bury Grange paid traternal visit to Brooktield Grange on Monday evening of last week, furnishing the program, which was of a high order and well executed, showing that the Grange has talent as well as hustle. Although only about two years old, it has mem berShip of over 50 and With no inten- tion of stopping there. After the pro- gram a luncheon was furnished by Brooktield Grange. Judging from the amount of food that was eaten, it must have been acceptable.
 Charles Peck recently returned from a visit with his sister in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The storm of last Friday made a wreck of F. K. HaWley's wind mill, putting it permanently out of bus- ness. It now very closely resembles that of James Lees, which was broken up after being in position but a few months.
 Those from this vicinity taking in the Pittsield excursion, last Thursday, were MT and Mrs s. B. Terrill, H. L.. Foote, Miss Sadie Kellogg and Mrs c. B. Hawley.
 Mrs c. w. Keeler returned from Long Branch, N. J., on Saturday. where she had been to attend the we'd ding of a friend.
 Mrs A. s. Mansfield is visiting a schOOlmate in Rhode Island.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
NEW MILFORD.
STILL RIVER NOTES.

STILL Ill NO1
 The cooper of the B. w. F. Go. has gone to Branchville to work.
 Master LeGraude Stack has had blood poison on his lip.
 The B. w. F. Go. art having their buildings painted.
 Our new depot is get ting along rap idly.
 Mrs Helen Waldron is working in the cannery.
 Mrs T. M. Stack and Master Thomas have been visiting in Lax eville.
 Master Harrison Chase has been talk en to the doctor at Bridgeport to have his tonSilS taken out.
 Mrs Charles H. Lewis has been laid up with malarial fever.
 John Polaniss has bought Hurd $ horse.
 Gus Anderson, on the Walter O. Page farm at South Kent, has sold his crop of tobacco to Luther Eaton. The American Tobacco Go. has bought the tobacco crop ot Philetus
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28

Don't forget the old man with the fish on his back. /
 For nearly thirty years he las been travelling around the world, and is still travelling, bringing health and comfort wherever he goes.
 To the consumptive he brings the strength and flesh he so much needs.
 To all weak and sickly children he gives rich and strengthening food.
 To thin and pale persons he gives new firm flesh and rich red blood.
 Children who first saw the old man with the fish are now grown up and have children of their own.
 He stands for Scott's Emul- sion of pure cod liver oil-a delightful food and a natural tonic for children, for old folks and for all who need flesh and strength.
 4oScS9ITgT IsI7f s EfNyWyME yyrsgt chsN%,stYs: Ne Ya:r,
 soc. and $1.OO: all druggists. a
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
HATTERTOWN.
PERSONAL CHAT,


 Burr Hawley and B. H. Peet have exchanged places, MT Peet taking MT Hawley's farm in tbis place, and MT Hawley taking MT Peet's place in Stepney. MT Peet, who formerly lived inrthis neighborhood, is congenial old gentleman and we are glad to vel come himself and family to our village. Miss Sophia Booth has been the guest of her brother, E. B. Booth.
 Mrs Fl. H. Peck and children and Mrs Charles Patchen of Long Hill were guests of friends in this place, Sunday.
 A number of people from this place enjoyed the excursion to the Berkshire Hills, last Thursday.
 It is reported that Mrs Leslie of New York has sold her property to a German family in Trumbnll.
 George Benedict and friend, MT Bristol, of Danbury, were over Sunday guests of Charles Benedict.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
Sturges of Sherman, who always raises

Sturges of Sherman, who always raises a No. l crop. He received Ac.
 John w. Lane of Kent has sold his crop of tobacco to the American To- bacco Co. for 14c.
 Mrs L. Smith and Miss Mo Min passed Wednesday at Fall River, the guest of Mrs M. T. Ryan.
 For refreshing glass of soda water with pure SprupS call at the drug store of Albert EvittS.
 P. M. Cassedy sells the famous Laughlin fountain pen for Sl.
 Fine cOnfectiOnS and smokers per quisites at Cassedy's.
 The temperance restaurant of A. w. Dayton is equipped with 8 modern and up-to-date pool table. Drop in and spend pleasant afternoon or evening.
 All the daily papers and magazines at CaSsedy's.
 Druggist w. N. Nob'e is offering complete line of the famous Walace cOnfectiOnS.
 Frank Evitts is offering an attract i've line of fall and winter lap robes and horse blankets. If you are in need of a harness see MT Evitts.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
WEST MORRIS.
BRIEFLY TOLD NEWS.

Miss M. A. Collins has resumed her school duties after spending few days at her home in Brooktield.
 MT and Mrs B. q. Emmons were the guests of Mrs Emmons' parents, two days last week.
 F. A. Powers of Torrington was a guest at l.. A. Hager's from Friday night until Monday.
 Miss Hattie AmeS was in Washing ton last week.
 Mrs Dwight Griswold is visiting her father and sister in Lakeville. buying young cattle, came home Thursday with fine drove.
 Ira EmmonS and L. A. Hager were delegates to the senatorial convention held at Woodbury, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
BERKSHIRE.

MT and Mrs James Bedient have re- turned to their home in Wilton, after visiting at w. G. Hard's.
 MT and Mrs A. w. Minor and child ren of Bridgeport passed Sunday at 0. E. Minors.
 Mrs Arthur Wells and grandson have returned to their home in Passaic, N. J., after a visit with Mrs c. l.. Page.
 Miss Elizabeth Chambers of Water Mary Hawley.
 Mrs w. s. Hooper of New Haven is a guest of Mrs 0. B. Minor.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
CAN YOU E AT

J. B. Taylor, prominent merchant of Chriesman, Tex, says: 'I could not eat because of a weak stomach. lost all strength and Fran downI inlweight. All that money could do was done, but all hope of recovery vanished. Hear by use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, con- cluded to try it. The first bottle ben cited me, and after taking four bot ties, am fully restored to my usua strength, weightand health" Kodo l Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and cures. Soldlby R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
NEW PRESTON.
DEATH OF MRS JAMES MITCHELL

DEATH OF MRS JAMES MITCHELL
 Mrs James Mitchell, an old and re- spected resident of New Preston Hill, died at her home here on Thursday afternoon, from diseases incident to old age The deceased had been in failing health for number of years. She was of quiet and retiring dispo- sition, being much attached to her old friends, of which she had many. She leaves besides her husband, two sons, both residents of this place, and one daughter, Mrs F. A. Griswold, of BrlS- tol, Conn.,, who was with her during her last illness.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
BROKE INTO ills HOUSE.

s. Le Quinn of Cavendish, Vt, was robbed of his customary health by tn- vasion of Chronic Constipation. When Dr Kings New Life Pills broke into his house, his. trouble was arrested and now he's entirely cured. They're guaranteed to cure, 25c at R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; A. w. Twiss, Bethel; W. N. Noble, New Milford; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Connery Brothers, GeorgetoTn; c: p. O'Dell, Cornwall Bridge; R; F. smith field Center: w. J. Beehler, Brook field: Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook, drug stores.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
ALOVE LETTER,

Would not interest you if you're looking for a guaranteed Salve for Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder, Mo-, writes: 1 suffered with an ugly sore for a year, but a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best. t.Salve on earth, 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts X Betts, Sandy Hook; w. N. Noble, New Milford; w. B. Hawley, Sherman:A. w. Twiss, Bethel; Connery Bros., George town; c. D. O'Dell, Cornwall Bridge; B. Hawley, HawleYville; R. K. Smith, West Cornwall; Peck x Co.,. Brookfield Center; w. J. Beehler, Brookfield; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station, drug giStS.
The Newtown bee., 1904-10-28
GREAT AND GOOD.
WRITTEN FOR THE BEE BY c. E. F

WRITTEN FOR THE BEE BY c. E. P. Once there was jolly good man, Who grew to be awfully big; He was wonderfully tall, and so very,
 very fat That he couldn't cross his legs, but he
 didn't care for that. Being built on gigantic plan, He shook terra tirma when he ran. He went on the trolley one day And occupied an entire seat; The conductor came along and with
 sober viSage said, "I must charge you for the space that
 you cover, not per head" Our friend answered, "I am glad to For such little favors by the way" There were many things he couldn't
 do, I'll tell you few of them now; He could not pick up a pin, and he
 couldn't climb tree, He tried once to ride wheel but was
 much too large you see, Still there were some things, just one
 or two, That he did quite we'll, now this is
 true. He could keep his temper all straight, And smile when his comrades would
 frown; He paid all his honest debts, whether
 others did or not, He said only pleasant things and he
 helped the poor lot. If you II do the same you will be great, And will win renown, as sure as fate.
 Don't deny it,
 Better try it.
 A FORMING WALK. WRITTEN FOR THE BEE BY MRS l. M
 SHARPE, NEW MILFORD. 1 looked across thelhigh and woody hill