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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
Russians Falling Back Today All Along Line
and japanese Are Pursuing Them, Ac-
cording to Oyama's Reports.
Nipponese Counter Against Russian Flank
ing Movement, by Themselves Striking
Fierce Blow at Kuropatkin's Right.
Many Russian Guns Taken by the Islanders,
and Success Is Now Reported to Be
Growing Their Arms.

Toxic, Oct. 15.-Oku has captured
twenty-five Russian guns, making
q .otal OF about thirty Russian
guns which have fallen into the hands
of the Japanese since the battle be-
gan. The latest reports from the front
tell Of continued Japanese successes.
Field Headquarters. Second japanese
Army, Oct. 15.-During Monday night
the Japanese occupied the hills held
by the Russians on the right and CEN
ter Of the line. The Russians falling
back a distance OF three miles. The
Japanese infantry advanced within
1900 yards Of the Russian lines on
Tuesday at noon and defeated the Rus
slams In a fierce counter attack, almost
annihiIating attacking force OF Rus
slams. who made three charges. The
Russian artillery was not all silenced
despite fierce Smelling all day.
Toxic, Oct. 15.-It is reported the
Russians are retiring along the entire
front ard that the Russian force at
Penhsnhu is probably enveloped. Eight
more guns have been captured by the
Japanese.
Oyama's Thanking Move.
Marshal Oyama, reporting from the
field Wednesday afternoon expresses
satisfaction at the progress Of opera
tons and fighting between the Taitse
and Hun rivers. The center and right
armies had made substantial gains.
The left army was desperately strug-
Cling to eavelop the Russian right.
In an engagement at midnight of the
18th the Japanese captured two field
guns and eight ammunition wagons.
Major General Murui wounded and one
colonel killed.
Oyama's Statement of Situation.
Oyama's telegram says: ''The state
of affairs in the direction OF Mukden
follows:
ION the morning Of the 18th the CEN
trail column of the right army, at .
o'clock, occupied Lokoulin mountain,
and the northern heights of Pacheatzu.
The left column Of the right army occu-
pied the northern heights of Shao
Takou, and continues to pursue the en-
emy's central column. The right army
succeeded In occupying Maerh noun
tain. The central army, beginning OPP
e~rations from midnight of the 18th,
reached the heights extending from
San Chiatzu to San Paushih mountain,
on the northwest. and is probably pur-
suing the enemy
Jap Left Attacking.
THE left army continues to attack
the enemy along the SchiIi river and at
Lung Wang. Lao and Wulichieh since
last night. but has not yet attained its
object.
cat present, aided with reinforce
ments, the left wing is trying to en-
velcp the enemy's right flank by means
,of a rear engagement In the direction
Of Penhsuhu. and the fighting contin-
ues. Judging from the above state Oh
affairs. the operations in those dire =
tons are proceeding favorably today
for the attainment of our first object"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
TAUGHT AB0UT BRUTUS
Finnish Teachers School Closed Be-
caused Hid Told Pupils Of the
Romans Patriotiem.

Berlin, Oct. 15.-A Russian inspector
of schools lately visited Unexpectedly
a Finnish school when the master was
teaching a class in Roman history. The
lesson was about julius Caesar. The
master enlarged on Caesars character
and his ambition. and then began to
tell about Brutus and his patriotism.
The inspector rose from his seat in
a fury and cried out:
Let the school be closed"
After a moments CONSERVATION the
master followed the Instructions given
him and dismissed the scholars.
The inspector left saying. with a.
scowl. that the master would hear from
him again
That evening the master was arrested
or a charge OF teaching sedition. He.
asked for an explanation. and was told
that under the guise OF Julius Caesar
and Brutus he was telling the boys
about BobrikoT and his murderer,
Schaumanr.
It was with the utmost difficulty that
the maSter. after appealing to powerful
friends for their support. MANAGED to-
set free from the police clutches.
A Finnish daily newspaper was sup-
pressed by the police for = month for
calling Schaumanu the imam who took
General Bobxtkoffe life" Instead 81
imam. the neWspaper should have
printed murderer
a psper which bublished ths story
about Julius Caesar was also sun
pressed 3or = month.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
JAPANESE WIN EVERYWHERE.
Report on Yesterdays Fighting Is Given
Out by Toxic Government.

Toxic, Oct. 15.-An extended report
was received from the headquarters OF
-rr,S-a..,-.-a= q. S---.cs = brief -s...s-
mary of which Is published this after
noon. Ii indicates the Japanese We're
generally successful in the fighting of
yesterday and that all three japanese
armies gained decided advantages. The
operations designed so isolate and sur
round the Russians at Benishu are
progressing favorably. The numbers
engaged in the struggle exceed the
forces which fought at Lao Yang.
In some places the lighting has sur
passed in desperation anything shown
since the war began, The losses are
not indicated, but are unquestionably
heavy. Al telegram covering yester-
days operation says:
"Tn the direction of Bensihu the
enemy's attacks have been ~repulsed at
all points. The pursuit of the enemy
undertaken by the main forces Of the
right and center armies has progressed
remarkably"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

IL ii we'll known that the empress OF
Russia has decided talent as a carica-
turist. by turns all members OF the
royal family had been victims OF her
pencil-that Is, all except the car, who
begged to be included. The czarina put
him on with excuses for Some time,
but not long ago the caricature APP
peared. The car, crowned ana bear
Ing ire scepter, was seated In a baby
carriage drawn with a thread by his
motherl The point was plain enough
and caused much restrained amuse-
Tnent among the courtiers; but the gar
PROGRESSED himself unable to see IL and
seemed anything but pleased with the
production.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

william Maccabee. Americas Oldest,
naval veteran: and an inmate OF the
sailors home. near Philadelphia has.
been celebrating his last birthday. The
old man, who was born In Baltimore
September ~, 1903, entered the navy
AS an apprentice boy on the frigate
Constitution. His birthday anniver-
saries in recent years have been me-
morabIc events. Last year Attorney
General Moody. then secretary Of the
navy, was in philadelphia, and made
Ii a special point TO congratulate \
old man. Billy is still nimble on his
feet, and on his birthday DANCED a.
couple of steps OF the sailors horn
pipe. To the unmeasured delight OF his
aged fellow inmates.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
CANAL PROJECT MAY FAIL.
Irrigation Work Delayed by Indiffer
ence Of Farmers.

=
ence Of Farmers.
Belle Fourche, S. d., Oct. H.-Because OF
the indifference OF less than fifty farmers
OF the Belle Fourche valley VINO own APP
proximateIy $4,000 acres, the Belle Fourche
Irrigation project may ave TO be post
lponed for another year. The board OF
consulting engineers will meet at this
place on October 70 to make a final deci-
sion. III at that time the 1860 acres are not
included in the acreage already signed up,
Ii seem probable that the chief engineer
VIII order the transfer OF the force now
employed here 70 q project on the Chey-
enne river, where the people have COM
piled with the requirements OF the recla-
nation law and where a feasible project
has been discovered.
This will reflect upon the enterprise and
civic pride OF the citizens Of this section.
The project is known 10 be perfectly feas-
ible, the water supply is ample and the
money is ready for the actual construc-
ton OF the work early next spring,
The project viii bring $2,Ivo.0W govern
ment money into the valiey in three years.
1t win give employment to more than 500
men and not less than 200 teams, and will
attract homeseeekers from all over the
United States.
AT first glance IL does not seem credible
that the people will permit this oppor-
tunity TO slip away from them, but the
facts are as stated. Fifty land owners
are holding out and the whole project may
be postponed until they come in.
The citizens OF Belle Fourche, Sturgis
and whitewood, all in the valley, and each
to be benefited by the reclamation of So
600 acres, are, with a few exceptions, APP
parentIy unable to realize the necessity OF
personally assisting in the work of secur-
Ing the signatures of those who have SO
far refused to come into the association.
The chief engineer has sent one of the
members of the service, c. J. Blanchard,
who has been successfully engaged on sim
liar work in Oregon, to interrogate the
farmers who refuse to cooperate with
the government, and he is expected to
make a report on October q at the meet
ing Of the engineers.
The need of irrigation in The valley Is
only too apparent. Aside from q small
area Of bottom lands, which, by reason
Of an annual overflow, produce q few ton
OF hay, the valley is valuah . for grazing
only. The production Of has is not suff-
cient for the stock now grazed on the
public domain adjacent. and In severe
winters the losses Of stocklnen are very
heavy.
The irrigation Of the $4,000 acres under
the government ditch would convert the
lands now used MY for range into fine
farms with hundreds OF acres Of fruit.
The production of hay would be increased
enormously and would warrant a corre~
spending Increase In the number of cattle
and sheep.
With water and land so advantageously
situated and with a climate so favorable
for a wide, variety OF crops, there are few
sections I'm the temperate zone which offer
more attractions to the home builder than
sh!- sener ss.n .s.e1e- ASste.s
If IRRIGATION.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

The other day 1t was announced that
IA. MI. barker had arrived at Seattle
from siberia with two fieas from an
arctic fox. on his way TO deliver them
TO Charles Rothschild, son OF Lord
R0thschild, who was willing TO give
$4,000 for them, as his collection was
incomplete without them. The London
Express telegraphed an inquiry TO DR..
Jordan, curator OF Mr., Rcthschild's
museum, and received this reply Re-
port all nonsense. Al new kind OF hea
body pays more"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

A group Of German and Dutch cap
ttalists; bankers and merchants have
formed 4 Joint stock company for the
purpuse or CONSTRUCTING and operat-
Ing a new ocean telegraph lire whose
cables are TO connect the island OF
Eeiebes Dutch East Indies) with the
island of Yap. whence oiie cable is to-
reach Shanghai. the other the island
of Guam, where II communicates with
the Pacific cable of the Commercial
Gable
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

Miss Anne Dyer. daughter OF a New
Orleans school principal, Is believed TO
be the only American woman who has
done actual newspaper work on the
only English newspaper In Japan--the
Daily Advertiser Or Yokohama. Miss
ana while there wrote some articles
FOR the Advertiser. These were so
successfuI that she was induced to ac-
cept i position on the paper. She rap
Idly advanced until now she Is editor in
charge.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

OF here continued throughout Wednes-
day with ever increasing fury. In re-
spect to de~sperateness. bravery and
~bloodshed 1t far exceeds even the battle
OF Lao Yang. Toward evening the
Japanese repeatedly assumed the of
ensive. The fight continues today
with undated fury and determination.
1t Is the fourth day of the battle.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

Paris used to be called unhealthful
for horses, but Ia recent years the COM
ditions have been considerably inn
proved. During the hot weather I'm
July the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty 70 Animals provided the cafes
and restaurants with free wooden
supply cabnlen with water for their
animals. Most or the pr0prietors of
these places accepted the offer.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

The Transvaal colony in South Ar
rica In rich not only In gold. but also
IN other metals which received no at
tention during the Boer regime. The
irst step la the exploitation course
has just been taken by erecting q fur
mac for smelling iron ore rear Pre-
toria. Large deposits OF this metal and
or coal arid limestone abound there In
close proximity, It Is contemplated to
start y rolling mill and other iron
works IN the same region.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

ing sighted a Japanese transport while
coming up. The captain considers he
had a narrow escape from capture.
San Francisco, Oct. 13.-In maritime.
circles here it is believed the vessel
sighted by the Gerard was either the
Japanese merchant steamer America or
the United States transport Sheridan.
The captain says today he believes
the ship was a regular Japanese mer-
chant liner.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

Most maps of Asia are drawn to a
small scale, and. ON such maps. tho
Japanese archipelago fills little space.
But she lis larger than England and
more populous. She has 5000, 900 more
people than France. She sent six arr
isliea over sea within six months, every
one OF which was as big as either array
that met at Waterloo. She has sent
70 Manchpria twice as many soldiera
IN six months as England sent to South
Africa III two years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
THE EARLIER OPERATIONS.
Sakharoff Reports on the Fighting Of
Monday and Tuesday.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 15.-General
Sakharoff, in a dispatch to the general
staff dated the 18th, says.
THE Manchurian army on October
10 s~trenthened its hold on the positions
taken the previous evening five miles
south of the Shakhe river. At 3 in the
afternoon the enemy took the offensive
between the Mandarin road and the
village of Toumytsa, north OF Yentai,
with about a division of infantry and
several batteries of artillery. The en-
emy's attack was checked by the fire,
of our advance guards. They main
tanned an artillery Dombardment until
evening.
ION the 18th the Japanese attacked
the Russians on both sides of the rail-
road and north OF the Yentai mines.
A fierce fight ragged all day long and
by night the greater portion of the POI
sition occupied by the Japanese in
Khona pass had fallen into the hands
of the Russians who, however, at 5 in
the evening had not yet succeeded In.
capturing the wooded hin constituting
the key to the position. Throughout
the 18th the Russians maintained the
offensive along the entire front against
the Japanese advanced positions, ex-
cept at some points where they were
obliged to retire to their main posi-
tons"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

Elaborate preparations are being
made f0r the celebration, ia November,
at BaIlarat, Australia, OF the fftieth
anniversary OF the rebellion there In
1864, when the miners burned their
mining licenses. declared Independence
and hoisted the Southern Cross flag
IN place Of the Union Jack The rebel
lion ended with q fight on December 2.
In which twenty-six miners and three
soldiers were killed. But the captured
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

The recent census OF the natives IN,
Each headman was furnished with a.
number OF beads Of different coloTs
and tmIne on which to string them.
Al big black bead represented an adult.
married native, q big yellow bead a.
grown single man. a big blue bead q
married woman. and q white bead O.
single woman over fifteen years old.
q small yellow bead stood for q boy
and q small white bead for a girl.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

yermfllion, s. D., Oct. 16.-For the
first time IN several years a grand jury
was summoned for the October term
of court IN Clay county. But after de-
sliberating a short time the members
were discharged until December IL.
Only one indictment vas returned. that
against III. C. Edmunds for manslaugh-
ter. Edmunds was held In $1,000 bonds
I'm Justice court for killing Willie j..
Williams at MeclIing late In the sum
mer. After the grand jury's return.
defense asked for time to prepare ar
gument and secure witnesses and so
an adjournment for this case was taxi
ZEN 10 December IL. Judge r. G. Smith
will come here November Ia to hear ar
gunents In several civil cases.
The grand jury viii meet again for
the purpose OF considering other cases
OF less Importance. IL has been limited
that some Of Vermipion's druggists are
TO be put in the sweat box at that time.
8ut this Is not nm absolute fact.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

Huron, s. ID, Oct. 14.-Mrs. w. A
Lyon died suddenly Tuesday afternoon
at the family residence, aged 81 years.
She had been complaining for a NUM-
her OF days, but her condition was not
regarded serious, After diner, Tues
day. she sat dowf' 10 read q. newspaper,
later dropping owe upon a bed. where
she died In a few moments. Mrs. Lyon.
leaves a husband and ten children,
eight boys and two daughters; five of.
the D reside In Chicago. the other.
three. with the two daughters. Mrs.
Fred Johnson and Mrs. G. i. Thomas,
reside here.
Yves. Winthrop, member Of a theat-
ricai troupe winch Sundayed here Is
in jail, having failed to give ond for
his appearance AT the March term of
circuit court to answer q charge of
robbery. He Is accused OF having TAX
en- $f6b In cash. a diamond ring and
other valuahies from Mrs. NJ. s.. ID Din
mems room Sunday during that lady's'
absence.
Or. w. H. Thrall. In charge Of Com
gregational missions In South Dakota.
has gone to Des Moines. Ia. to attend
a meeting Of the national council as
delegate from this state. He was ac-
companied by bis wife.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
Russians Hear They Are Winners.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 16.-A neWspa-
per dispatch from Hardin today says
the tide of battle is with the Russians
with flaming headlines announcing a.
Japanese retreat along the whole line,
sold by thousands.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
Damage to a Battleship.

Chefoo, Oct. 16.-Local Russians o
Arm the report that the Russian battle
ship Retvizan was recently hit by a.
shell from one of the new big Japa-
nese guns. But they claim the damage
done was slight. Two sailors were
killed. Another shell burst near the
gunbot Giliak, killing her commander
and inilIrine others. The Russians ad-
nit the new japanese guns furiously
threaten the harbor, docks. etc.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
FIGHTING WAS DESPERATE.
Russian Account of the Charges Made
by the SIav Center.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 16.-Priyate dis
patches sent the night OF October IL
from the headquarters of General BIZ
'derling. whose corps occupies the Rus
sian center, describe the bloody and
desperate character OF the fight along
the railroad north OF Yentai station,
where on Monday the Russians repeat
edly charged the Japanese trenches at
the point of the bayonet, the fight con-
tinuing into the night. The Japanese
reserved their fire until the Russians.
at the double. were almost upon them.
An instance is given Of a regiment get
ting within a few yards of the Japanese
trenches, but recoiiing before the muir
derous volley; the Russians then com
ing on again with endorsements. lit
orally under a shower OF shrapnel. and
finally succeeding in driving out the
Japanese. But the Japanese artillery
fire was so whitening the Russians were
unable to remain In the trenches.
Then the Japs Advanced.
That night the Japanese artillery
bombarded the Russian center. prepar-
ing the way for a general counter at
tack which Oyama ordered for Tues
day. The Japanese offensive extended
to their extreme left, Oku's army being
for the first time engaged. AT nightfalI
Tuesday the Japanese had forced back
the Russian right but the center held
fast although a few positions had fall
len into the hands or the japanese.
The latest newspaper reports a Cen
erals I-rennenhanff and Kashtalinsky
encircled the Japanese right. crossed
the Taitse river and came out ON the
Feng-Wang-Cheng road. the Japanese
retiring before them.
The news from these mixed sources
Is three days old. A special dispatch
TO q newspaper dated late last night
says the battle continued desperately
along the whole front. the most severe
lighting being transferred TO the east
ern front.
nuasjnn Vesespn Narro>. Esn.n>
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

Aberdeen. s. d.. Oct. N--Rev DR.. ). "
Taylor has decided to remain In Aberdeen
AS pastor or the First Methodist church,
instead Of going 10 tho passionate OF the
First Methodist Episcopal church OF Dav-
export. Ia. DIR, Taylor had accepted tho!
Davenport offer when Mrs, Taylor became
seriously sick and The physicians state!
the climate along the mississippi river
DR.. Taylor therefore wired Bishop Joyce
asking to DO allowed to reconsider his
acceptance or the Davenport pulpit and
the bishop complied with the request. Dr..
Taylor VIII without donbt be returned tol
Aberdeen hy the South Dakota confer
snce, which meets III Mitchell THIS week.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21

Mora than half THE worlds OUTPUT or
ratper Is produced In The United; States.
Tho fofni production az 1908 AYaA. 665. $50
Ions tcn6. of which ne I3rlited STATES
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-10-21
lnstaIIino Sire Escapcs.

aberdeen. s. d.. Oct. 15.-vThe re
gents OF education Will equip both the
northern normal and industrial school
building and the dormitory with fire
escapes OF the latest pattern. Both
buildings Will be provided with such
equipment as will Isl safe and easy
escape from the buildings IN case OF
fire. The COS will be IA the nelghbor-
hood OF $500.
Sheriff Howard w Cole has received
word through the ~vigiiantes Of Gordon
that q team OF horses has been To-
Gated at Minot. N. ID. that answers
ito the description OF the team stolen
nom Senator Koepsel a few weeks ago.
sons who stole the horses and it is
possible the thieves may be apprehend-
ed II the Minot team proves to be the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-09-09
NEW PUBLIC U AIN.
Daughters Of Revolution Adopt Design
OF Offering to City.

At yesterday afternoons meeting OF
the Daughters of the American Reyo-
luton. q design for the new public
fountain to be given the city by the
salt Lake Chapter was adopted. The
design is by Montague Allen. son Of
Mrs. Mary +. NJ. Allen of Park city,
Utah. regent Of the order. The foun-
tain viii be of granite, Grecian In ar
chitectural style, with square base sur
mounted by four %nillars, with capital
I'm the shape of a half spinning wheel
and dlstan. the insignia Of the society.
THE fountain viii have four drinking
places. one ON each side, with a trough
Tor dogs ON the street side. The cost or
his fountain is estimated at $3.50.
The chapter voted $40 towards the
support OF the free kindergarten in
Inc Thirteenth ward schoolhouse. which
has been maintained by public sub
scriptlon in the past,