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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
WATER CUT OFF
JAPANESE NOW CONTROL PORT
ARTHUR's SUPPLY.
CLOSING IN on TIE FORTRESS
Have Captured Many important PosE
tiens-Japs Say They Lost Only
Three Thousand Men-The
Fcrtress is In Peril.

cHEFoo-As a result OF the battle
before Port Arthur which began on
September IS. the japanese succeeded
in capturing several important posi-
tons, and now the Russian tenure OF
the big forts guarding the north,
northeast and northwest sides Of the
town is seriously threatened. Chinese
information places the japanese losses
under s.e00 for the three days fight
ing, and this comparatively small
casualty list is due to the excessive
care used by the Japanese in making
their preparations for the advance.
Russian sources. however. claim 10
have information that the Japanese
losses were unusually severe, amount.
ing 10 fully three times the number
mentioned above.
Possibly the most important capture
during the three days fighting was
that Of Fort K~nropatkin which, while
OF minor value with regard to pre-
venting the entrance into the town OF
the japanese, has been constructed
for the purpose Of protecting the
source OF the garrison's water supply.
The control OF this water supply is
now in the hands Of the Japanese.
As was announced in dispatches on
September 20. the battle began before
daybreak on September 10. AT this
hour the citizens and the garrison OF
Port Arthur. after the enjoyment OF
weeks OF comparative security. awoke
to the t~hunderous reports Of artillery
along the line extending from the
west Of Itz mountain to RIhlung and
Kikwan mountains. This was but a
preface 10 the assault. which was des-
tined TO result in the capture OF three
new and important Russian positions,
together with six small but annoying
forts lying between Shushiyen and
Rihling mountain.
During the day and night Of the
18th. and until noon Of the 10Th, the
bombardment continued without ees-
sation, and the many shells falling
from quarters which previously had
been silent. made Il obvious that the
japanese had at least succeeded In
mounting many heavy guns In new
positions or In strengthening their old
positions. The infantry fighting dur
ing this period was comparatively
trivial
AT noon on September 20. the Jap
anese right and center. the former be-
ing TO the west aud the latter TO the
east Of the railroad. commenced the
advance. The troops made use OF the
trenches and infrequent natural cover
that lay In their way. The small
forts TO the south OF Shushiyen resist
cd this advance but briefly. their gar.
risons not being stroAg numeric-
ally.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
ADVANCING SLOWLY.
The japanese Are Continuing Their
March on mykden.

The Japanese Are Continuing Their
March on mvkden.
ST PETERsnURG-The japanese
advance toward Mukden continues
slowly. according Z O Information re.
oolvcd by the authorities here Both
official reports and press dispatches
place Marquis oyama's advance guard
thirty miles south Of Mukden. while
stories printed Ia the foreign pross
that a great battle AZ Nukden has al
ready begun has already begun are
~diEnroyed BY the actual developments
AZ the rome 81 operations
There h no question IN the minds
OF the Russian authorities 81 the im-
portance ~ Mnkden 90 the japanese
As a winter base, II Is believed that
the Japanuao viii erort every effort
Go push cot the Russians. but Il he
thought a serious struggle for the
possession uf the town 10 still some
daYs distant The Japanese probably
will have 20 reckon first with q stub
born defense ~ the Fushuu mines.
where the next important fight is ex-
pectcd 90 take place
The report has gained some crod-
ence here that Il ls the Intention of
the Japanese io sintoF az NukdeB n
they can take The town. and then hold
on until an accumulation az Russian
forces on their front compols them 90
retire 10 the Lilac Yang peninsula and
Korea. the retreat In this direction
drawing General kuropatkin after
them.
Orders have been issued to prepare
seven rifle brigades for service Ia the
Far East.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
lightning killed Him.

ENID. o. Thames Bray. l6-year.
old son Of Ira Bray. was instantly
killed BY lightning Friday morning
about - O'Clock. one mile north Of
this city. Mr.. Bray and two sons were
moving a load OF household goods
when they were caught IN a thunder
storm. They sought shelter under the
wagon. The bolt 81 lightning struck
the wagon The father and another
son were badly stunned. but not serl.
ously hurt. Mr.. Bray and family 70.
Gently moved here from California
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
IN DEATH
a WOMAN AERoNAuT MEETS
DEATH IN KANSAS.
STREET FAIR ENDS SUDDENLY
Mrs. Hendricks Cried @Hurrah Cor
Roosevelti" az the Great Gas
Bag Shot Up into the Air
Help Failed Her.

PHILLIpsBURG. KAMA balloon
ascension aud parachute leap mere Fri.
day resulted iE the drowning Of Mrs.
s. b Hendricks in the Rock Island
lake. The ascension. which had been
extensively advertised as one Of the
chief attractions Of the Merchants
Street fair and carnival. had been pre-
vented by windy weather on the pre-.
vious days Of the fair. At ESQ Fri
day evening, however, the balloon
was inflated and the ascension took
place. the balloon drifting 10 the
northeast.
When above the lake. high In the
air. Mrs. Kendicks made the leap.
thinking that she could swing the par.
aehute away from the lake. but her ef.
forts failed aud she was buried under
the parachute I'm twenty feet Of water,
leo feet away from the shore. Imme-
diately after the balloon arose and lis
course was noted. a warning cry was
given and a large crowd, seeming TO
realize the danger. started for the
lake. Several good swimmers plunged
into the lake as soon as they arrived
and a boat, rowed by Benjamin Pratt
and Edward Thomas, attempted TO
tow her to the shore. but her body,
entangled In the meshes OF the cum
bersome parachute. capsiEed the boat
and nearly resulted In drowning one
Of the boys. A second boat Dared BY
l. W. Atterson and S. L. Ellis. sue
ceeded in towing the parachute and
body 20 the shore. -Four physicians
worked over the Mfeless form for two
hours without avail.
Preceding the leap, Mrs. Hendricks
appeared smiling and in the best OF
spirits. When everything was in
readiness. Mr.. Hendricks kissed his
wife and gave the order TO let the
balloon ascend. A cheer broke forth
from the thousands Of people. Before
out Of hearing she called out "Hurrsh
FOR Roosevelt" and those were thu
last words her friends ever heard her
speak. Dir. Hendricks ran franucaily
20 the lake and il required three or
four men 10 prevent him from plung.
ing into the water after his wife The
death has cast a gloom over the com.
munity. All festivities were closed al
once.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

ST. PETERsBURG.-The Russian
protest against the Anglo ibetAa
treaty has been presented al Pekln.
N. Lessar. The Russian minister. 10
understood 10 have called the stten.
ton Of the Chinese foreign board 10
the fact that China would abandon its
suEerainty over Tibet n Il ratified
the treaty. thus creating a British
protectomte. The foreign office here
has not YET received Mr. Lessar's 70.
port. but the dispatch from Pckin TO
the Morning Post Of London, announc.
Ing that China 10 not willing TO ratlfy
the treaty, IL believed to be The direct
outcome Of Ruusia'a protest
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
ahsrmonY 20 caunh,.

OKLAHOMA CITY. o. T.-Claude
Harmon. alias Harmony KID" who
attempted 10 murder his wife about a
week ago. and made Bis escape from
the police headquarters when arrest
ed. has been caught IN Arkansas city
and Is now 10 jail here. Mrs Harmon
va taken to her fathers home AZ Ia.
loga aud IL said 10 be recovered. She
has declared 10 prosecute her husband
10 the fullest extent. and in this viii
be aided b. her father. Harmon Is
M Of the most noted gamblers In
the West.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
is NOW IN LINE
GERMANY WILL MAKE a TEST or
RECIPROCITY.
OTHER NATIONS ARE FAVORABLE
Three Completed and Others Under
Way-Von Buelow Has Been AZ
Work Four Years on the
Project

HAMBuRG.-chanceilor Won Bue-
low and NJ. sturdEa, premier Of Rou-
mania. met here TO talk over person
ally the obstacles to the proposed
commercial treaty between Germany
and Roumania.
The German c~hanceiior's great
project begin four years ago. OF
heightening the tariff and negotiating
thereon for reciprocal trade treaties
with other Continental states, Is near
Ing conclusion. One more parliament
airy battle must be won, Inducing the
reichstag TO accept the new treaties.
The old treaties will then be de-
uounced. and German foreign trade
win be regulated for twelve years by
an intricate system Of gsye and take
treaties.
Treaties Of this character have al
ready been negotiated with Italy. Bel
GUM and Russia. aud an understand
Ing has been reached with switEer-
land which a be perfected into the
form q a treaty without difficulty.
Negotiations with Au~stria-Hungary
have dragged. but latterly have been
progressing more smoothly.
The Agrarians would Ike to force
the government TO denounee the
most favored nation" treaties. under
which the United States. Great Brit
ain and other countries have the ben
eft Of conventional rates Although
the government and German manufac-
turers are not satisfied with the pres
ent commercial relations with Amer
Tea and would prefer 20 regaiate dif-
~ferences by means o. a direc, treaty.
Germany Is not likely TO make pro
posals for a commercial treaty with
the United States. because a favor
able response seems improbable.
Speculation and discussion of the
new commercial treaties ON the Ger
man papers. a. the sabioct Is oonsid-
cred % tremendous Importance 10 tho
economic future q the empire.
Count Won Baeiow'a personal FOR.
tunes are also regarded AS closely re-
lated 20 the result u reciprocal trade
arrangements The emperor, il IS an.
derbtood. has given him a free hand.
should the reciprocal fabric fail Of &C
ceptance ~ The rclehstaE. or. being
accepted. fail q beneficial effect on
both manufacture aud agriculture.
the authority 81 -e premier would
be greatly affected,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
lie ehnarsn g po..n b psa,h.

CfNCINNATI-The floor OF the
vault al the Mount Pleasant school col.
lapsed Friday. carrying down thirty
pupils, Nine were taken out dead.
The building was frame and lad been
standing for years.
The scene Ia the vicinity Of the
school when the mothers Of those al.
tending the school learned % the ca.
lamlty were pitiable 10 an extreme
and the excitement spread over the
city.
The ages Of the children range from
S to "a years. They met death from
drowning and suffocaton under con
ditions terrible 10 contemplate. 8.
cipsl SimmeFman and two men work.
ing nearby rescued many by mean q
a ladder. a rake and a rope. Many
were rescued by being dragged put BY
means Of the rake.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
s.rlker, Ca Merst d d.

CtNclNNATt-severai Iron mold.
ers who had taken the places Of suik.
ers a the Eureka foandry here woro
attacked By thirty strikers when leav.
ing the foundry, and IN the nght that
took place William Kaisker. a striker.
vas shot Ia tho leg ~ Joseph Taus-
key. a strike breaker. and George
Richey. a striker. was slightly injured
Tires policemen were also slightly In.
lured while quelling the disturbance.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
RnJolclNo IN uRuauAY.
People Are Glad That the Revolution
Has Rcen Ended.

nuENOs AYRES. - Confirmation
has been received here OF the report
Of the conclusion OF peace between
the uruguayan government and the
revolutiOnista under General Munos.
Ia explanation OF the government
forces surprising the iasurgent camp.
It appears that notification Of the re-
cent rupture Of peace negotiations was
communicated 20 Fernandez. a revoln.
uonary political leader, but not to
those under arms; and up TO the mo-
ment OF the unexpected attack by the
government forces the commanders OF
the rebels had not been informed that
a rupture OF negotiations had taken
place.
The fact becoming known that tho
revolutionists were not actively hos
tile, led 10 the resumption Of confer
ences. With the result that terms Of
peace were agreed upon.
There is general rejoicing here and
In Uruguay over the outcome. Il is
expected that claims win be presented
by diplomatic representatives. of for
elgn governments for damages and
losses 70 foreign residents to toe
amount Of several million dollars, and
the financial outlook is consequently
gloomy.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
ID PhlnppInss - 100.

wAsHINGroN.-The bureau Of IN.
sular affairs OF the war department
IA its review and final audit Of the
finances o, the Philippine govern.
meut has fixed the loss sustained BY
the lnnular treasury 10 June so. 1903.
due 10 the %factuating value Of the
silver currency in general circulation
IN the islands. until a recent date. al
: 4 .2ef.o s0. Under the new coinage
act. which d nov 10 successful opor
alton, such loss VIII Do Impossible m
he Aature,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
- RaIl..r Man cI,rka.

WASHINGTON. - The following
have been appointed railway mail
clerks; C. u. CaFswell. Kansas Cityi
II. A. Thayef. Ottawa; w C. Parson.
Lawrence. C. c. Coffoy. Newtons
Isaac l. Nioman. Whitewater: r. p.
ArmstronE. Kansas City a. c. Short.
Hutchinson; W r. Mundeil Niokor.
son; John J. Johnson. Gypsum. KRs,:
c. w. Drossler. Rockport; W, w.
Corse, Wellington; Homer Railbach.
Galiatin; Hal r. Coleman. Poplar
Bluff. Mo; l. o. wantland and II. s.
White. Oklahoma City, o r.; Lee l.
Beard. Medni; w O. Talbot Ada.
l. L.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

NAPLES-vesuyius Is gradually be-
comlnEmure active. The crust around
the srater has broken away and pro
duoes magnificent nurries of red-hot
ashes aud sparks OF fire. which riss
occasionally Ia Immense columns to q
height 81 zoo feet, accompanied By
loud detonhu0us and slight earth
quakes. the soand resembling a BON.
bardment by artillery. The eruption
Of Thursday Was the most spectacular
e In tho last ten years and was
watched BY thousands II awe.strlckeu
persons
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
oNLY YOUNG MeN wANTEO.
Carnegie Company Viii Not Employ
Those over IS.

PITTSBURG, PA-The Carnegie
Steel Company has issued a circular
to the superlntendents OF the different
plants and to the heads Of the depart
ments in the plants, instrncting them
to hire no men over IS years Of age
in certain departments and extend
ing the age limit To- 40 in others. The
rule does not apply 10 lsborers.
During the last few years numerous
new steel plants have been erected
and tempting offers we're made to the
Oldest and most expert employees. In
many cases the new offers were &C
cepted and the men entered upon the
new work.
The recent reaction in the steel and
iron industry left many Of these plants
idle and the men out OF employment
This. coupled with the universal re-
sumption Of the Carnegie mills ia the
Pittsburg district, enticed hundreds Of
these men back to their old homes.
only 10 meet the diacouraEing state
ment that no man over IS years would
be employed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
London Posts Waning

LONDON-The Morning Post IN a
strong editorial on the shipping ques-
ton. says that German energy is con.
spicuous. but that there Is even a
greater need 10 keep a watchfHl eve
on the shipping Of the United States.
The paper suggests the Withdrawal Of
the privilege from American owned
vessels Of freedom 20 the British
coastal trade. as a means Of recover
ing a freedom 10 negotiate for recip-
rocal concessions aud thinks a revival
Of some OF the old navigation laws
would be easier now than n the step
becomes necessary IN the face Of
greatly increased rivalry.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
creMn prlnes J MeehanIe.

The Grown Prince OF Sweden is not
only a keen motorist. but he s. a
nrst-rate mechanical engineer, and Il
lseyen 3 aid in Stockholm that he
has suggested several good improve
ments to existent French automobiles.
King Oscars eldest son and heir f.,
perhaps. the most serioua.miudod Of
future aovereigns; he led a studious
youth and ia highly cultivated. His
royal highness is married 10 q first
cousin OF the German emperor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
nseams prsashsr b WIn 20 30.

SPRINGFIELD. o.-scyon years sgo
Anna orr told Robert Wilson, a grocer
OF cedaryille. she would marry him
when he was a minister. Selling his
grocery be entered Cedarville college
and last summer. after many hard
ships. he graduated from Mccormick
seminary. Al Chicago.
Miss Orr has fulfilled her promise,
and the Rev. Mr, Wilson left with hia
bride for a Michigan town, where be
has q charge.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

VICTORIA. b. C-The captain o.
the British ship Blytheswood now 10
Royal Roads awaiting charter took a
party OF seven friends with him for q
sailing cruise IN one Of the ships boats.
She upset of Albertbead 10 a squail
and -four Of the party were drowned
including the sergeant major OF ma
rines OF n. n. 8. Grafton and the sec
ond mate OF the Blyfheswood. The
steam launch Shamrock sighted the
overturned boat with the survivors
clinging 10 Il and rescued then
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Ne MAY TO- FIGHT.
Quite Possible tnst Kuropatkin WIN
Cult Mnkdan.

eluit MuNuen
ct. pErERs3uRG--Absence OF de-.
tailed reports from the seat OF war.
despite the important character OF
events that are believed to be de.
veioping around Mukden. leads 70 the
superstition that General Kuropatkin
may. after ali. not seriously contest
the Japanese advance. aud that the
long expected battle AZ Mukdon may
turn out 10 be merely q rear guard
action on a large scale.
General sakharon reports that the
japanese army is moving from Bent
ssaputEe toward Fu pass. q village six
mileg northeast OF Mukden, and neai
the rhNht bank Of the Hun river. The
river az this point Is shallow, ant
probably for this reason the locality
has been selected by the japanese for
crossing.
II the Japanese gain a ioothold at
Flu pass. General Kuropatkin's position
az Mukden viii be insecure, as the
Japanese viii from thence be apre to
threaten the Russian line Of com
~munication.
IA PASS IL only twenty miles north
Of Bentsiaputze. but at the present
rate OF progress the Japanese viii
probably occupy four OF five days In
traversing these twenty miles.
The Russian force south ot Muk-
den is believed to consist OF only one
army corps. which Is acting as a rear
guard. and Is not intended 20 offer a
serious resistance 10 the japanese.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
OKLAHOMA EDITORS CLASH.
Frank Greer and John ooloble Of
Guthrie at Outs.

Frank Greer n John Ooiobie Of
Guthrie at Outs.
GUTHRIE, o. John Golobie. PRO.
prietor Of the Oklahoma State Regis
ter, a weekly published in lnis city,
has sworn out a warrant before a Jus
tiee. charging Frank Greer. owner and
proprietor OF the State Capital. with
assault with intent to murder. The
warrant followed a conference be
tween Greer and Golobie in a private
room On the upper floor Of the Royal
saloon. during which Globe signed a
statement retracting a series Of ar.
tlcles appearing In the Register tn
which Greer's personal character was
attacked In scathing terms.
Golohie charges that he was forced
70 sign a retraotion AZ the muzzlcsof a
revolver. Greer. on the other hand. de.
elares that Golobie placed his sigma.
ture 10 the document willingly. admit.
ted frankly that he had malic.ously
lied. and that il was all transacted 10
q cheerful name
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Funas b hIa stats. ID esnta.

JACKSON. MISS When State
Treasureg Miller closed the bis steel
doors 10 the $4,000 vault q the state
treasury he locked up Just 70 cents.
Tn eprcaent financial condition Of ths
treasury IL due 70 the failure u ~ W.
Harris a Co. who bid in the states
100000 bonds In July, TO make prompt
settlement Even the printed bonds
have not been received from The en-
graYcrs.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Eloh,.Yssr-ola Girl Victim Of Assault,

KlTTANING, PA-Tho ~syearold
daughter Of Thomas Coulter OF kiss
klminctas Junction was assaulted b.
an unknown masked man while on her
way 10 school She had 20 pass
through a clump Of troes and a. s
point the assault was made The
child will Die and great excitement
prevails. Several posses are search
ing fos the man and b~loodhoundH have
been aent foe.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

The Jepenese. always keen sports
men. used 10 take most % their game
with goshawks and sparrowhawks.
The only dogs they used they used
we're spauiels. which flushed the game.
but nov they are taking 10 dogs. and
many good animals are being imported
from England.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

JoHNsToWN. PA mob has
been formed at Patten and Ebens.
burg and a close watch Is being kept
on all the country roads for the APP
pearanoe Of Constable Jackson and
deputies. who have In custody the ne
gro who drove Mrs. Thomas Boggon
into the u~nderbrush.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

KNOXVILLE. TENN-Runnlng on
a roadbed 10 a supposedly high condi-
ton Of maintenance. and having about
them every safeguard known 70 a
modern railroad. two trains on the
Southern railway. carrying heavy lists
Of passengers. came together Ia a
frightfal hend-end collision near
Hodges. Tenn. Saturday, sending
nfty.four people 20 death ana lnjurine
40, several q whom viii probably
de.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
sYL DlxoN's NEWEST SCHEME,
He win sur Oklahoma Products Train
TO 81. Louis.

ENID, o. T-Syl Dixon. who gained
a national reputation In 1856 by run
ming the Mckinley corn train from
Kansas TO st. Louis. has made ar.
rangements TO take a general produce
train from Oklahoma 20 the same
place. The train, according 70 the
present schedule, viii leave Enid oc.
tober 3.
Dixon has been Ia almost every
part OF the territory. and has compiet.
ed contracts with almost every town
OF Importance 70 Be represented. II
was AZ first his intention 70 run a
wheat train, carrying that staple only,
but he found more favor with the
farmers by adopting a general line Of
productions.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

ARDMORE. L THE T%ruckgrow.
eus association has been organized
here with the following officers; Pres
ldent Waller Colbert: vice president
r. l. Scott; secretary 4. r. Ems
worth. The object Of the association
is TO promote the truck growing In
dustrY.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Attsnnt 10 1ola ID lnnn.

BLACKFOoT. iD-As a result o.
an Attempt to hold up a japanese . G
ton gang here, Deputy sheriff O. r. p.
Sweet was killed. Section Foreman W.
f. Fitzgerald probably fatally wounded
and an unknown tramp, one OF the
holdups. fatally injured.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Watson Wac Wrathy.

HoulTON. TEX-Thomas Watson,
Of Georgia. Populist candidate for
president. on arrival here hired a hack
20 take him 20 the hotel. The driver
asked permission 10 admi, another
passenger. A negro oma was pre-
scented a. his seatmate, ~wheroupon MT.
Watson left the vehicle aud struck tho
negro driver.