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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-02-16
Shade Trees Ruined.

A. F. Carr's two-horse team ran
away, in Huntsville, Wednesday fore
noon and went at terrific rate along
the sidewalk on north Lima street,
tearing of shade trees as If they were
pipe stems. 1t smashed the fence In
front of E. NJ. Days residence, broke
of one iron lamp post, and smashed
the wagon. The horses were not
harmed-Huntsville News.
The Bellecenter Herald-Voice says
that last v eek a calf belonging to w.
c. Frey, near the reservoir had been
shot because IL had developed case
of hydrophobia. Saturday it was
learned that a COW belonging to
tenant on O'Connor Bros. farm had
developed similar symptoms and the
cause was traced to the same dog
that attacked Mr.. Frey's stock.
Farmers in that neighborhood are
" watching carefully for any symptoms
Of the disease in their herds.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-02-16

COR SALE-One thorough bred bill, years
old, large and OF quiet disposition. a : cd
and sure breeder J. H. Huston. III miles
south OF DeGran, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-02-16

CoR sALE-Tweuty-fve good breeding
ewes. due 10 lamb April Is. Wn- L. Ir. ece-
Rushsy lvania.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-02-16

10 RENT-A good house In the connty.
] plenty of work. Box a., asst Liberty. d:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
Great! Says MacfarLarld.
Hun1bug! Says Boynton
Spiral Fire Escape on School Building Com
mended by Observers of Test Except
President of Board of Education

The spiral fire escape. whose introduce
ton into the District is expected to rev.
olutionize the pattern OF fire escapes on
school buildings and hospitals in the
District. has been completed on the west
wall of the Jefferson School Building.
After official inspection at O'Clock yes
terday afternoon by Commissioner Mac
farland and other school officials IL has
been declared a success.
A Voice of Dissent.
The one voice dissenting TO the gen
eral approving verdict was that of Gen.
Fl. V. Boynton. who characterized it
as "a humbug"
Among those who saw 40 girls and
boys slide down the spiral, zinc-incased
escape were superintendent of Schools
A. i. Stuart. DR.. White. OF the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane, and Gen
eral Boynton. and DR.. Kingsman. of the
Board Of Education.
Fun for the little Ones.
At O'Clock the fire alarms in the
building were turned on Within half a
minute thereafter 40 pupils on the sec
ond floor of the structure began to
crowd out to the platform leading to
the escape. They sprang into the metal
spiral. landing in a rev seconds in
laughing heaps at the foot.
AS nearly as could be computed IL
took five minutes for the whole 40 bows
and girls TO slide down the spiral The
children on the first floor came out 10
the staircase that leads to the ground
from platform that abuts on the es-
cape.
For Hospitals and Homes.
The great advantage of the spiral es-
cape Is that IT is absolutely without
danger TO the people coming down in
IT, 1t has been especially recommended
Tor hospitals and homes for the aged
It Is said that DR.. White witnessed its
operation yesterday with a view to de-
terminlng whether or not IL would be
serviceable for the Government Hos
pital for the Insane.
II Is great success" said Commits
sloner Macfarland. by whose suggestion
thus form OF fire escape was adopted
for the school. II think il will lead 10
similar escapes being put on some Of
the other school buildings
Its all humbug" was the comment
passed on the device by Gen Fl. V.
Boyntou. Why. l have seen the
Franklin School, which has four stories.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
DOWIEISM DEPOPULATES
SECTION OF AUSTRALIA

KANSAS CITY, June 16.-John Alex
ander Dowie's agents in Australia are
very busy. Business and professional
men in that country are alarmed over
the success of their PROSECUTING.
This is the message that the Rev. An
drew Creighton Rankine brings from
Adelaide His mission is 10 go TO Zion
City and investigate Dowieism-
Mr. Rankine is pastor Of the Christian
Church. Adelaide. the largest church In
South Australia. He says that families
all over Australia are selling farms and
other property to migrate TO Zion. on
the vessel on which Mr.. Rankine sailed
were fifty-two persons bound for Zion
City, carrying with them all their
worldly possessions.
They are mostly recruits from the
middle class" said Mr.. Rankine. They
have been made TO believe that Dowie
is the real prophet Elijah"
Mr. Rankine will make a thorough IN
vestigation at Zion City and send his
report back 10 Adelaide. where II VIII
be published over his signature.
Conditions are really alarming sald
Mr. Rankine. THE son OF my next
door neighbor sold his farm Of five thou
sand acres at SO an acre and set out Tor
Zion city -,
Volivia, Dowie's overseer at Mel
bourne. lives In fine style, ana drives
handsome tournouts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
ROUT CARS
FORCES NEAR TELISSA

The following telegram was received
at the japanese legation today from
Tokyo:
General Oku reports that on June Il
our main body advanced northward In
two columns along the railway, expelling
the enemy from the east Of Wafangtien.
At o'clock p. m. the enemy made a
stand on the railway line between Lung
wangmiao and Tafangshen. and after
two hours cannonading we occupied at
nightfall the line between Pangchiaton
and Yuhoton. Another column, for
menacing the enemy's right and cover
ing our flank and rear. marched east
ward Of Foochow. and advanced upon
the line between Tangchiakow and
Nachialing. The enemy near Lunwang-
ruiao were REINFORCED.
ION June IS the enemy near Telissa
consisted of two and a half divisions
cccupvinR the position between Tafang-
shen and Chengsushan. At dawn we
opened attack, and our main body ad-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
TRYING TO PROVE
SHAFFER INSANE
Defense Presents It's Case
in the Murder Trial.
BOTH DRUNK AND ECCENTRIC
Defendant Said to Have Been Mentally
Wrong Nearly All His Life.
More Witnesses.

The prosecution rested its case in the
trial this morning in Criminal Court. No.
/. of Augustus l.. Shaffer. for the muir
der of his wife. and the defense began.
II is evident that the defense intends 10
endeavor to show that the prisoner was
mentally incapacitated from drink and
temporarily insane when he cut mis-
wifes throat. with a razor. August 2
last.
Attorney E. c. Baker. Tor Shaffer. an
nounced that the defense would show
that there was no reason for the act.
that the couple had been friendly. and
that meetings were frequent, 50 that
both could see the children Shaffer. ne
said. had been eccentric since schooldays
and of late had become a heavy drink
or.
The first witness today was Georgia
IYer.-the thirteen-year-old sister of the
murdered woman. She said she had
seen Shaffer lettering around the scene
of the murder. with his hat down over
his eyes. nearly all day. thus proving
generalization. Assistant District At
tOrney Keigwin introduced the decree
Of divorce. which was admitted as Jes-
tiInony, the cause of the divorce. how
ever. being ruled out.
Mrs. SuSannah Sharer, mother OF the
defendant, testified that ne had suffered
a Sunsuoke, had been hit on his head
when a child. and. in fact. had been
little better tnan insane all his life. He
had been drinking August %. Shaffer
called at his mother J house on the day
OF the murder. told her that he was go
ing TO New York. having resigned from
the Postoffice, and asked her TO take
charge Of his boy
Mrs. Christine Sullivan, a sister of
Shaffer, said that he began TO drink
heavily after his marriage number
Of letters were introduced. They passed
between ShafTer and his wife between
September, 1902, and March, 1908. The
purpose of introducing the letters was
TO show the friendly feeling existing
between the murderer and his wife
The letters were signed with ondeaTing
terms. Mrs. Sullivan Identified the
handwriting.
Aloysius Shaffer and Mrs. Lolita Left
forts, sister and brother OF Shaffer, tes-
tilted To having seen the defendant
drunk the day OF the murder He had
ing. At the fremont House and Fritz
Reuters. The witness admitted that he
had taken five drinks with his brother
I'm three hours.
James A. Jackson, a negro, who gave
his address as the district Jail, testified
that he had known Shaffer four years
and that ne had seen Shaffer drunk the
night OF the murder Jackson Is in Jail
for assault and carrying a deadly
weapon. J. O'Mealy testified to the
drunken habits OF the prisoner.
Shaffer was quiet and restrained
throughout the proceedings today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
Regular Trips to River View.

The regular Sunday trips TO River View
VIII begin Sunday next, the German day
outings having been brought 20 a close
with Sunday last. Every effort Will be
made by the River View management TO
the visitor will find many attractions on
the grounds 10 amuse him. The steamer
Pentz Will leave her wharf here at II a.
m, 2:85 and 6-l5 p M. and on all the
trips the River View band and orches-
ira under the leadership OF Prof Chris
Arth. Will make sweet music Sacred
concerts will also be rendered on the
grounds during the afternoon and even
ing. The Little River, the Tom Thumb
Railway, the Ferris wheel, the chute,
and all the other attractions Of the re-
sort VIII be ready TO give pleasure to
the visitor The last boat home Will
leave River View at $3.50 D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16

Sanced along the railway, one column
marching from Tsouchiaton. At a. m.
the left wing OF the column was Joined
by the forces from Tungtungkow, and
at noon by cavalry from ChiachiatOn-
Thus the enemy was surrounded by
our forces near Telissa, and after severe
lighting they were routed and fed
nOrthward at p. m. Our losses are
estimated under 1000. So far as known,
we captured colors. fourteen quick
frers. and about 800 enemy, including
the commander of the Fourth Infantry
Regiment of sharpshooters. over 800 OF
the enemys killed and wounded were
left on the battlefield Our scouts saw
the enemy marching with japanese flag
in this engagement. by which our ar
tiliery was misled and suspended fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIP ACCEPTED

The Board Of Education at its meet
ing last night accepted two scholarships
from Howard University for students Of
the NJ Street High School, and one
scholarship from each Of the following
institutions: Lincoln University. Pa;
Smith College. Mass; Provident Hospi-
tai for Training Nurses, Chicago; West
ern University OF Pennsylvania, and
Sergeant School Of Gymnastics. Boston
The resignation Of Hattie NJ La Porte
was accepted. Mary Kerr Blandford
grade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16

cleared OF all the children in one and
three-quarters minutes by the fire drin
IL took five minutes for 10 children to
slide down this thing"
Fire Chief Belt. who also witnessed
the test said the device was very good
lie considers that the fire drill is not
TO be depended on, as II may happen
that the lower floor of the school may
be the one on fire
After the test of the escape. the
teachers put the pupils of the school
through their fire drill In this way the
building was cleared OF teachers anu
pupils in two and one-half minutes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
RecOnSiderS Opinion
DiSaLLOWi1g Voucher
Comptroller of Treasury ReverSeS Decision
in Regard to Hire and Maintenance of
Horses for Engineer Department

Hereafter. the employees of the Engi-
neer Department whose duties require
them to use a horse and buggy must
purchase horses with money from the
appropriation for contingent expenses Of
the Engineer stables. The hire and
maintenance of horses used by such Of
ficials can be paid for 1t of the appro-
priations for the various kinds of work
on which the officials are engaged.
This is the opinion submitted to the
District Commissioners by the Comptrol-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
BIG BATTLE IN PROGRESS
NORTHWARD OF PORT ARTHUR

ST. PETERSBURG. June 1.-THE en-
gagement at Wafangow has assumed
considerable proportions as 1900 Japan
csc are known to be engaged in an eff
fort to work round the Russian flank.
but the Russians by a timely change
of front avoided a disaster.
Latest accounts state that the engage
ment Is continuing. The Russians open
ed a heavy artillery fire. General Kuro-
patkin says the losses are unknown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16

Ter of the Treasury as result of his
reconsideration and reversal CT the opin-
ion he gave a month ago disallowing a
voucher made out by the District for
horse hire for Morris Hacker. Superin-
tendent of County Roads.
The Comptroller reconsidered the opin-
ion when asked by the Engineer Com
missioner to do SO. He says now that
he recognizes the justice or the position
taken by the Commissioners. and that
the vouchers will be allowed II made
out on the appropriations mentioned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
Russian VladiVoStok Fleet Sinks Two
Japanese Transports While Scouting

Korea varlously report that the Rus
slams were destroyed or escaped 10 the
eastward after Il severe engagement
with a Japanese squadron.
SEOUL, June l6.-It is officially an
noUnced that the Vladivostok squadron
is cruising between Tsushima Island
and the Japanese mainland. seriously
threat ening mercantile communication
with Korea Several Japanese officers
are at ChemulpO awaiting an oppor-
tunity to return to NagasaH. Their
steamer has been ordered not TO sail,
rending definite news OF the position of
the RUSSIANS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
TO ENFORCE REGULATION
AGAINST CONTRACTOR
Dropping of Dirt From Wagons Will Be
Punished in Police Court by
Authorities.

The police regulation forbidding the
dropping OF dirt on the streets Of the
city Will not be suspended, although
such action on the part Of the District
Commissioners was requested by Fran
els Carmody a contractor. who is al
present making large excavations IN
lexington in the vicinity Of Fourth and
Randolph Streets.
Commissioner West today announced
that the regulation would be as strictly
enforced as ever. The contractor. at a
public hearing before the Commission
ers. claimed that II he was 10 be prose-
cuted IN the Police Court every time
his wagons dropped dirt on the streets
OF lexington ne would not be able TO
go on with the Improvements he had
undertaken.
The lexington citizens claimed that
Mr.. Carmody's wagons split so much
dirt on their streets that they labOred
under dust scourge all the time. and
that the Girt sifted into their houses
and became mixed with their food.
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CONTINUED from Flrst Page)

barely a mile away from them. There
was a clear horizon, but tremendous
sea was running.
I'VE hoped ere darkness set In to
locate and fight the enemy. but IL was
difficult to find and engage them. though
their speed was restricted to fifteen
knots owing to one of the older ships
not being able to keep up with the rest.
SHANGHAI. June 16.-Telegrams from
Tokyo in reference to the raid of the
Vladivostok squadron in the Strait OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16

which sounds ominous.
other demonstra lions by the japanese
are not judged serious and are thought
to be undertaken merely to hide more
important operations. The blockade OF
Port Arthur IS now very close. Even
tunks cannot get through.
Another sum OF 20,oO0. 600 roubles in
credit notes was issued by the Imperial
Bank
Prince Serge Bariatensky, who mar
ried Princess Youriersk is going 10 the
front.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16

81 to Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg;
& to Cumberland and return. Via B. &
o. r. r.. leaving Washington sos a m,
Sunday June Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-16
VAN REYPEN HEAD
Of RED CROSS
All Old Officers of Society
Have Resigned.
NEW SCHEME OF CONTROL

All the officers and nine Of the twelve
trustees Of the American National Red
Cross have resigned and new officers
have been elected.
This was the most significant an
/ nouncoment made at the harmony
meeting OF Red Cross adherents held at
the Arlington this afternoon at the sug-
gestion OF Richard Olney and John W.
Foster.
The list Of retiring officers includes
/ Clara Barton. honorary president; Mrs
John A. Logan. vice president; s. W.
Briggs. secretary; Charles A. Baker.
treasurer.
rhe trustees who have retired are
Richard Olney. George F. Hoar. George
b. Mcclellan. S. Is. Hege. c A Baker.
=. V. De Graw. S. W Briggs. Clara
Barton. and Mrs. John A Logan.
Those who retain their membership on
the board are Gen Nelson A. Miles. K.
ID. Fiske. and s. NJ. Jarvis.
Ex-Secretary Foster presented the
/ recommendation OF the nominating
committee. as follows:
President, Rear Admiral William X
Van Reypen, former Surgeon General
OF the Navy; members Of the board OF
trustees, Rear Admiral Van Reypen,
Surgeon General Walter Wyman,
Charles ]. Bell, Admiral George Dewey.
. - &. Glover, y b heBe. senator flE0-
field Proctor. Representative William
Alden Smith Gen John NJ. Wilson.
The report OF the nominating commit-
tee WAS adopted unanimously. and
those officers and directors Were de-
cIared elected The other Offices viii
be filed by the board Of trustees.
Government Represented
The scheme Of reorganization proposed
f,,x,ol,-as a general organization OF IN
limited membership. governed BY an
annual convention Of delegates. and
board OF fifteen directors, which shall
include the president. vice president.
secretary and treasurer Of the organi-
zation elected BY the delegates; ana
seven others, of whom four shall repre-
sent the State. War. Navy, and Treas
Ilry departments. the last representative
being the auditor Of the organization
The plan involved also regular and
strict accounting OF all departments or
the Red Cross
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-06-24
NEIGHBORING TOWNS.
INTERESTING ITEMS OF NEWS GATHERED BY OUR CORPS OF
CORRESPONDENTS
wrence.

j.. Wilcox is very low at this writing
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson are entertaining
relatives from Illinois.
Miss Anna Rowland Is visiting heI
sister in Detroit.
Harry Dowd of Central lake is visit.
ing relatives and friends here.
Mrs. b. Hendricks, who has been sick
for some time, is improving slowly.
Miss Brown, the intermediate teacher,
has returned to her home in Martin.
The water pipes are laid across the
river and all the mains are filled with
water ready for use.
Mrs. Florence Weinzer, who has been
visiting her parents, has returned to her
home in Marion, Ind.
Mrs. VIM. Butcher and two Youngest
children are spending the summer with
her parents at West Lorne, Canada.
Mrs. r. G. Smith and little daughter
Mildred returned to their home In De-
troit, Friday, after three weeks visit
with relatives here.
Mr.. Eaton, the overseer of the water
works plant, will go to Minnesota to put
in plant as soon as the plant here is
accepted.
VIM. Roberts arrived for a short visit
here on his way to the national conven-
ton in Chicago. His wife accompanied
him TO Benton Harbor, where she will
visit relatives.
The kitchen shower given to Miss
Pearl Cooper at the home of Mrs. j.
Clark, Saturday evening was a very
pleasant affair. Light refreshments
were served and jolly evening was en-
joyed by all.
The wedding of Pearl A. Cooper and
VIM. Smith took place at the home of
the brides parents on West st. Joseph
street, Sunday afternoon, Rev. II. A.
Lyon officiating. The bride is well
known and highly respected young lady,
and was member of this years gradu-
ating class. The groom is hustling
business man of Hartford. They went
directly to Joliet, H., to visit his mother
and will be nicely settled in their neat
little home completely furnished by the
groom previous to their marriage. They
have the best wishes of host of friends
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-06-24
Decatur.

Nj. c. Powers left for Nebraska, Mon
day.
Geo. III. Hopkins spent Sunday with
his brother in Kalamazoo.
G.. G.. Bassett spent Sunday in Dowa'
giac, the guest of relatives.
Miss Ethel Bassett returned to her
work in Kalamazoo last week.
Mrs. Ella Lurkins and Mrs. Ida Yeck-
ley are in Jackson this week.
Bert Calbetzor left Monday morning
for Iowa to work this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White spent Sun
day with friends in Kalamazoo.
The X. o. L. M. entertained the rank
team of the Kalamazoo lodge last week
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie Baker have gone
to Dowagiac to make their home. Louie
has position in the stove works.
Miss Minnie Harris and Mrs. Stella
Strong of Chicago are guests of their pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Harris.
Mrs. Henry Pierce and children OF
Kalamazoo are the guests of Mrs Pierce s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Hinckley'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-06-24
COrwin.

Preaching by Rev. H. A. Lyon next
Sunday.
The frame of r. Zimmerman's barn is
up and it is partially enclosed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roll Harris were enter
tanned Tuesday at Byron Durkee's in
Decatur.
Old Mrs. Strong and cousin, Mr.
Haines of Keller, left last Tuesday for
the state of New York to attend family
reunion.
Mrs. Lydia Harris and daughter Mar
jorie visited at the home of her father,
Henry Shepard, in Keller township
Tuesday.
There will be an ice cream social at the
school house Saturday evening. Every
body is invited. Come and help in a
worthy cause.
An interesting meeting in charge Of
the president, Mrs Mort. Billiard, was
held by the G.. E. society Sunday even
ing. Mrs. Mate Baxter has charge of
the next meeting.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-06-24
West lawrence.

Will Kearns has gone to housekeeping
in Hartford.
c. II. Wilcox returned from Traverse
City, Saturday.
Mrs. Healy of Hartford is visiting at
the Wilcox home for few days.
A good strawberry crop with fair
prices causes the growers to smile.
A smart shower Monday evening was
a great help to vegetation in this vicinity.
A good many from this locality at
tended the Barnum & Bailey show at
Benton Harbor, Monday.
Cary B. Wilcox, having disposed of
his interest in the home farm, will move
his belongings to Lawrence.
j. S. Wilcox has been very low and for
a time his recover ny was doubtful. He
is some better at this writing.
Mrs. David Cross lies at the point of
death. The neighbors made bee Tues
day afternoon TO cultivate his corn.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-06-24
GobIe Vile.

Mrs. A. Lyle was in Kalamazoo last
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Webster returned
from Albion, Friday.
Mrs. Ernie Green and daughter spent
part of last week in South Haven.
DR.. A. l.. Van Horn of Otsego is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs, G.. j. Sherrod, for
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Lyle left Tuesday for
Olivet to attend the graduating exercises
there. Their daughter Ada is one of the
graduates.
Frank DeYoe and Miss Lutte Myers
were married Tuesday afternoon at the
brides home. They left on the after
noon train for st. Louis.
Mrs. Mamie Whalen AID children OF
Grand Rapids are here for a short visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w
Bush. She expects to make this place
her home.