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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
R0GRESS OF TIE lkZEAER

The battle Of Shakhe River, as Mar
shall Oyama officially names it, wore
itself out on Oct. 20. The hard fight
ing began on Oct. 8 with an attack on
Kuroki. commanding the japanese
right. The battle lasted eleven days.
The Russians, by their own reports,
lost 1900 killed and $4,000 wounded
The Japs casualties are not known.
Strategically, according to the Chi
cago Tribune's view, the battle was an
unqualified triumph for the Japs. XII
ropatkin started south from Mukden
on Oct 4 with the avowed purpose of
rolling back the Japanese and reliev-
ing Port Arthur. His exact words
were: Now the moment to 60 to meet
the enemy has come, and the time has
arrived fer us to compel the Japanese
to do our will, for the forces Of the
Manchurian army are strong enough
for a forward movement"
The outcome Of the Russian attempt
was that they failed to gain rood Of
ground toward Port Arthur. Indeed,
the Jap lines are fifteen miles farther
northward than were on the day of
Kuropatkin's proclamation. Kuropat-
kin's purpose-to relieve Port Arthur
was utterly defeated. Oyama's pur-
pose-to prevent the relief Of Port Ar
thur-was entirely successful. Stra-
logically, therefore. the victory indubi-
tably rests with the Nipponese.
Tactically the result was not so de-
cisive. On Oct and 10 Kuroki gave
ground after a slight resistance. On
the 18th the battle ragged six miles
north Of Yentai and hung In the bal
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

Lose Life in Residence Of Illinois Chill
dren's Home and Aid Society.

Lose Life in Residence Of Illinois Chill
dren's Home and Aid Society.
Children, many of them suffering
from whooping cough, were thrown into
into panic by a fire which snuffed out
the lives Of two of the children and de-
stroyed the receiving home of the illinois
Children's Home and Aid Society at
Shelbyville, I'll. The fire started before
daylight. The two little ones killed were
overcome by smoke before they escaped
from their beds. Word received in Chi
cago at the Office of the society, 20
dearborn street. was that the dead chill
dren were Charles and Albert Peterson,
respectively 8 and IL years old. First
news OF the fire was received in tele-
phone message from Percy Cooper, a
director, at Shelbyvile. 1t was that the
institution known as the Middlesw orth
nome, large two-story brick building
with wide verandas, had caught fire be-
lore daylight. Before assistance arrived
the building was in flames and the inte-
nor was filled with smoke. In this smoke
children from 6 to II years old were
scrambhng to escape. An alarm had
1een sent through the building by Miss
Jennie Frazer, the matron Cries from
the children and the light from the blaze
attracted neighbors, who began rescue
work before the fire department could be
called Two stairways led from the Sec
ond moor. Many of the children escaped
down these. Others climbed out win
COWS and over sheds in the rear. THE
nre must have started from the kitchen
or laundry" said Mrs. Martha p. Fal-
coner, assistant superintendent. 1.-The
furnace had not been started. 1t Is evil
dent that the fire had been smoldering
all night. Half of the children had the
wnooping cough. 1t is probable that
some Of these were first awakened by
the smoke and flames. With so many
exits it is strange that two children
should have been unable to get out"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

houropatkin and Oyama more serious
than occasional skirmishes between
outposts, or a little desultory artillery
fighting. Both armies seem to be we'll
concentrated, and facing each other at
distance of only two or three miles,
except possibly on the Japanese right,
which is the Russian left, where the
billy country necessitates division of
forces.
1t may be. the Chicago Record Her
aid says, that the heavy rain, flooding
the rivers, has been the main factor
which has occasioned the temporary
lull in the fighting. Again, the ex-
haustion of the men and the need of
bringing up fresh supplies of ammuni-
ton may have had more to do with it.
Neither army seems inclined to retire.
but which will first take the offensive
no one can say. The Siberian Railway
seems to be given over entirely to
troop trains Fastening re-enforcements
to -Kouropatkin, but if his losses are
nearly as great as seems probable it
should take perhaps three weeks mere
ly to make them good with new
troops. However, a Mukden dispatch
says that had 1t not been for a new
downfall of rain Thursday Kouropat-
kin would again have taken the ag-
gressive that night. Oyama, 1t will be
remembered, said In one of his dis
patches toward the end Of the hard
fighting that he had attained his hrst
object, leaving it to be inferred that
his plans included second object al
ready definitely determined upon. That
may be an advance upon Mukden.
The weather in Manchuria will not
seriously interfere with fighting for at
least a month more. Then the rivers
will begin to I'LL with floating Ice,
making them difficult to ford, especial
~ for transport services. The surface
of the ground viii freeze about that
time and form a crust, which, over
soft mud beneath, will only make
teaming more difficult for the time.
By Christmas the ground Is usually
frozen to depth that makes trenching
impossible. The fuel problem will be
very serious for both armies, as there
are said to be no forests on the hills
within the sphere Of the present oper-
ations. except In the neighborhood Of
the imperial tombs near Mukden.
Port Arthur is steadily weakening.
The investing lines are constantly
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
MANNED GIRL WINS $4,000.

Jury Gives Record Verdict for Traction
lnjurits in Emma Greneu Case.
Pretty but crippled 15-year-old Emma
Grenell has won verdict against the
west Chicap Street Railway Company
IN one of the most stubbornly contested
and notorious cases that has ever been
commenced against a traction corpora
uon in the city of Chicago. This time
the child. who was frightfully manned
In an accident which happened nine years
ago, got a verdict for $4,000 damages.
A motion for new trial was immediate
~ entered and the attorneys for the de-
tense announced that they were not yet
through fighting. Alexander Sullivan. the
original attorney for the railway COM
pany, was indicted on the charge Of brib-
ing jurors. Court Bailiff James ]. Lynch
ned to avoid prosecution a similar
charge, three jurors confessed they had
been purchased by the defense and the
good names of several others were be-
smirched.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Sentenced in Mexico.

Police Captain Frank Lee of Denver,
COL, received information that his brother,
Timothy j. Lee, the American locomotive
engineer who has been held in prison in
hacatecas, Mexico, since the first of last
May. has been found guilty of responsibility
for the wrecking of a train which he was
pulling, and has been sentenced to hard
labor in the. salt mines for four years.
United States Senator Thomas NJ. Patter-
son will continue his efforts to have the
state at Washington intercede in the un-
fortunate mans behalf. Engineer Lee was
seriously injured in the accident for which
he was imprisoned.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

than they lost and at the end of the
fighting they occupied the battlefield
from which they pushed their enemy.
Why is 1t that the Japanese. neither
In the battle of the Shakhe River nor
In that Of Liaoyang. did not achieve
a more complete victory? There was
a point in each Of those fights when
the Russians were in a bad way, when
1t looked as If the Japs could involve
them in disaster by one more lift. Why
was the one more lift not forthcom-
ing?
Probably because the Japs did not
have one more lift left in them. They
had thrown their reserves into the
battle line already. They had no
more fresh weight to throw into the
scale.
The Lul1 in the Fighting.
Since the fighting of last Sunday af-
ternoon and evening we have no news
Of engagements between the armies of
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
BURNS OUT wIF.E,s TONGUE.
New York Man Confesses to Most Re.
voting Atrocities,

Joseph G. Riley was arrested in FL
mira, n. u, charged with murderously
assaulting his wife at their home in that
city. The woman is in hospital and is
not expected to live. In his cell Riley
talked freely of the assault. He said
that he had had a dispute with his wife
over money matters He first attacked
her with his fists, knocking her down.
Then he stripped off her clothes and
whipped her with the butt end OF a
heavy whip into insensibility. The flesh
was horribly cut. He then thrust a hot
iron into her mouth. burning away part
of the tongue. Riley also applied the
iron to her body and kicked the uncon-
scious woman. He then left the house.
Recovering consciousness, the woman
made her way to the home of a neigh
Dor, who cared for her until the next
day. Riley is held to await the result of
his wife's injuries. The couple have been
married ten years.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
PANORAMA OF THE WORLD
ABOUT THAT WHICH HAS BEEN
AND Is TO BE.
arc Shown. Nothing Overlooked to
make 1t Com plete.

Safe Cracksruen Captured in Boston.
A gang Of professional safe blowers,
most of them men notorious in their pro-
fession, who have operated in all sections
OF the Unitest States, was captured at the
south end in Boston, Mass, by Chief Watts
and his assistants. The arrested men are:
Harold Holbrook, aged 26, alias 1.-THE
Trapper," of Minneapolis, Mimi; John
Irving, aged Is, Of Chicago; Frank Nelson,
aged 30, who says he belongs in New York;
Ed Cotton, aged %, of England, and James
Rogers. aged 80, of Wisconsin. HolbroOk
Is wanted at Newfane, VT, on charge of
being one OF gang which robbed the New
fame Savings Bank on August 5.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Quarrel in Buffalo.

Headed by Attorney Franklin D. Locke,
certain Buffalo citizens are delaying the
erection of the monument to, William Nc
Knley in Niagara Square, Buffalo, N. Y.
Appropriation was made by the state Leg
isiature more than two years ago for the
erection of the monument, but Mr.. Locke
and his followers hare delayed the work,
and may be successful In preventing the
memorial from ever being placed in Mag
ara Square.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
RECORD OF THE WEEK
INDIANA INCIDENTS TERSELY
TOLD.
Wolves Raid Farms In Kankakee Dis
trict-Ligonier Stores Destroyed by
Fire = Crazy Man Attacks Fellow
Prisoner-Young Farmer Disappears.

Wolves are raiding farms in the Kan
kakee country, with the result that the
farmers are planning to wage a systemat-
&c warfare Of determination. The wolves
are carrying off small stock and attack.
ng cattle. The other day a posse OF
men rounded up three wolves and sue
,eeded in killing one. The lairs are in
the almost impenetra BILE recesses Of the
Iwamps. 1t is planned to organize par
" Of several hundred men and with dogs
irive the wolves from their lairs.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
sToRK SUBJECT FOR INSURANCE.
novel Company Is Incorporated by
Prominent Boston Women.


Prominent Boston Women.
In order that ample preparations may
be made for the visit of the stork in any
household, prominent women of Boston
nave incorporated the American Birth In
surance Company. The president is Mrs.
Estelle Nj. II. Merrill of Boston and the
secretary and treasurer Miss Emma
Menter. The members of the advisory
board include Mary A. Livermore and
DR. Agnes G. Patterson of Boston. The
initiation fee is So, the annual dues 81,
and there is a monthly assessment OF
50 After the tenth payment, if a living
child is born, the mother receives 5000;
after the nineteenth, $500; after the
twenty-eighth, $500. and after the thir-
ty-seventh, $500. 1t is stipulated, how
ever. that eighteen months must elapse
after the birth of each child in any one
family
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Threw Money Away.

DIR. NJ f. Wehman of St. Joseph, No.,
private patient in the insane asylum,
efuded the guards and began wandering
over the city. He is known to have had
about 81, 800 in hfs pockets When discov-
cred he was penniless and but half clad.
The police tracked him by the garments
and other articles which he had thrown
away, among the discarded effects being
81 900 bill and S491 in bills of smaller de-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Newcastle Man Missing.

Bert Hamilton, married, aged %, is
nysteriously missing from his home, west
Of Newcastle, and foul play Is suspect
I'd. Hamilton is a son-in-law of Town
ship Trustee w. F. Motif, and recently
disposed of some property, receiving $500
IN cash. He went to Knightstown, os-
'ensibly to deposit the money in a bank,
arranged for the care of his horse, board
ed an interurban car for Indianapolis,
and has since not been heard from.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Attacks Republican Policies.

Grover Cleveland delivered his first
speech in the campaign before a large
meeting in Carnegie Hall, New York,
vigorously attacking the platform and
policy Of the Republicans on the tariff,
trusts, imperialism and the Panama
canal and urging support of the Demo
cratic national and State tickets.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

Court there Tuesday afternoon 10 re-
ceive sentence on two indictments for
embezzlement and one for perjury, his
sentence being ten years Imprisonment
In the penitentiary at Anamosa. As
trustee of large estates Smith recently
acknowledged embezzlement Of $4,000
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Runs Amuck in Jail.

D. P. Tueigg, the insane Chicago man
n Jail In Fort Wayne for shooting three
men ON the Pennsylvania train near
Warsaw, assaulted John Godfrey, an In
liam awaiting trial for killing his father,
With chair, having suddenly run amuck
the Jail. Godfrey only escaped seri-
,us injury by active sprinting and side
stepping. His cries brought the sheriff.
who, with his deputies, ovcrpowered
rueigg.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Indians Will Not Betray.

A dispatch from Vancouver, B. c., says:
Chief Zequid, of the northern tribes Of
British Columbia Indians, has been thrown
into Jail to await his trial for refusing to
allow his people to tell of young girl who
was murdered, her head cut off and $500
taken from her. The murder took place at
the Indian village of Narville, B. c., but
neither threats nor hope Of reward will in
duce the Indians to betray the murderer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

News has reached Colon that 200
armed men who are thought to be NAL
content Panamans rather than Colon
bian soldiers, have been seen In the
neighborhopd Of Culebra. threatening
hostilities against the Panaman govern
ment. American marines have been sent
out to learn their purpose.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Singer in Choir Elopes.

Grace Swetleman, singer in the choir
Of st. Stephens church in Terre Haute,
sloped with Extill Haxton of Jackson
vile to Brazil, where they were married.
the brides brother and a woman friend
accompanying the couple. The bride did
not want the elaborate wedding planned
by her parents for Nov. "a at St Ste
phen's
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
PREFERS DEATH TO ARREST.
Thief Who Stole 81, 271 from Factory
Shoots Self When Crowd Pursues.

Preferring death to arrest. a daring
thief who had stolen S1,271 shot and ia
tally wounded himself when pursued and
in danger of capture. The man had en-
tered the ]. S. Mundy Machine works in
Newark, n. j.. and succeeded in carry
ing off several packages of money. Just
as his pursuers reached him he placed
a revolver at his head and fred twice.
Previously he had fired at but missed
his pursuers. Before he lost conscious
ness the thief said his name was James
Wilson and that he had no home. The
packages containing the money were
found in the breast of his coat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Timber Sold at Auction.

State Auditor Iverson of Minnesota
has sold at auction twenty-eight out OF
ia parcels of pine timber offered for
sale at the State capitol. The timber Ii
located in st. Louis, Lake and Itasca
counties and the prices ranged from 81
to 50 per 1000. The Sheevlin Carpenter
Company Of Minneapolis paid 50 per
1000 for 100000 feet of pine. The
total sales were $289.671.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Banker Gone with s35, 900.

Allen Parker, cashier of the First Ma
tional bank of Tullahoma, Tenn, is
missing and is alleged to be short about
$4,000 in his accounts He is also dep
uty revenue collector at Tullahoma.
Bank Examiner r. d. Garrett has taken
charge of the books of the bank, whose
officers will make good the shortage.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
New Cruiser dakes Great Speed.

The armored cruiser Colorado, built for
the United States navy by William Cramp
& Sons, of Philadelphia, "a, on her official
trial covered eighty EIGHT nautical miles in
three hours and fifty-seven minutes and
seven seconds, maintaining an hourly av-
erage speed of Ops knots throughout the
run, exceeding the speed of twenty two
knots called for in the builders contract
by more than a quarter of knot.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Fire Wipes Out Five Stores.

Five stores and the new Elks lodge
rooms were partially destroyed by fire in
Ligonier, the loss being estimated at $780,
OOO The mercantile establishments dam
aged were the Williams drug, Kerr's fur
niture, Wertheimer's wool rooms, and
the Fair. The flames also partially DE
stroyed the Mier bank
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

A fire which started in the livery stable
Of w. III. ellis, in the heart Of the business
district, destroyed dozen or more business
and dwelling houses The aggregate LOGS
WIN be about 500. 900, with only 900
assurance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

A dispatch from Santiago, Chill, says:
A treaty of peace between Chill and Boil
via has been signed. The German EN-
peror is appointed arbiter in case of diff
Guilty. Bolivia renounces all rights to q
port on the Pacific and Chill guarantees
the construction of railroad between La
Paz, Bolivia and the Chilean port at Africa.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Killed by Kis Friend

Capt. Albert M. Teeters, one of the best
known and most efficient officers con-
nected with the Pittsburg police force, was
accidentally shot and killed by Lieutenant
Walsh, one of Teeters' closest friends.
The shooting, which was attended by pa
thetic incidents, took place In the cellar
under No. police station, on Frankstown
Avenue. The officers were at pistol pra:-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

Frank Gustafson, a convicted wife muir
derer Of New York City, who was to have
been sentenced to die in tie electric chair,
committed suicide by hanging himself In
his cell in the tombs.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

Chaplain Joseph F. McGrail is report
ed to have been dismissed from the navy
on a charge of scandalous conduct, the
edict being issued by court martial on
the Asiatic station Chaplain McGrail
sought to resign, but Admiral Folger in
sisted on the trial.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
sLUGs' TWO, RoBs SAFE OF $500.
Bandit at Hegewisch Attacks a Rail-
road Agent and Els Helper.

TUau Agent and Els Helper.
A highwayman wearing red bandana
handkerchief for a mask and armed with
revolver and billy entered the small
frame depot of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company at Hegewisch. ILL.,, and,
taking Daniel Dukes, the agent, by sur
prise, thrust the revolver into his face.
forced him to open the safe and stole
S4OO. Placing the money in a small
gunnysack, ne struck Dukes on the head
and ran out the door. Dukes fell to the
moor unconscious. As he left the station
ne accosted David James, IS years old,
employed in the depot as Dukes assist
ant James, realizing that something was
wrong, grappled with the highwayman.
but was knocked unconscious by a blow
from the "billy."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

Pair of Tramps Cannot be Found.
The powder house of Abbott q Son, in
Che suburbs Of MarshaIltown, L., contain
ing tons of powder and dynamite, was
blown up, shaking the entire city and
Blowing out windows and doors for blocks.
II Is believed to have been caused by two
6amps seen about the place, Of whom no
trace can now be found. There were no
fatalities except the tramps. Had the ex-
pIosion occurred half en- hour later many
ssorkmen would have been killed. A
woman eight blocks away was thrown to
the ground and there were number Of
other minor accidents resulting from the
explosion and shock.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

The Russian Baltic feet fired on feet
Of British fishing vessels of Hull, Eng
land, in the night, sinking one boat, kill
ing the captain and mate and wounding
score of the crew. Another vessel is
missing and is believed to have been
sunk with all on board.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Hunter Is Killed.

While hunting in the woods near Nor
ristown Jacob Warfeld, 46, was killed.
He found several squirrels on dead
tree and commenced to chop it down.
The tree suddenly fell and he was caught
under it. lis neck was broken.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

A dispatch from Cheyenne, Wyo., says
the worst snowstorm Of the season has
been raging through that section. The
storm il accompanied by q high wind
and the AIR IL full Of drifting snow.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

Attractions at the Masonic Temple
Theatre, Fort Wayne.
Week Oct. S1-Ferris Comedians.
Week Nov. davidson Stock Co.
Nov. 1I"Eben Holden"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27
Negligence Causes Death.

In Cincipnati Coroner Weaver rem
dered his verdict in the disaster Sept %,
at the Pleasant Ridge school building.
by which nine children lost their lives.
while score more were rescued from
the vault. The coroner finds that the
victims came to their death from asphyx-
iation, the result of being accidentally
precipitated into the contents Of a vault
on the school ground. and says that there
was negligence in the original construc-
ton of the floor and in the inspection Of
the same
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

Three persons are dead as a result Of
the fire in F. w. Barnhart's home at
Harrington, Neb. The dead: Doris Barn
hart, aged 2; Hazel Barnhart. aged 8,
and Miss Bertha Felber, a domestic in
the house. Miss Felber threw coal oil
in the kitchen stove and caused an ex-
plosion. The children were playing near
the stove and the flames enveloped them
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

The jury in the case of Philip Vein
seimer, former president Of the Building
Trades Alliance, on trial in New York
for extcftion, returned verdict Of gull
ty. He was charged by George ]. Essig
a master plumber, with extorting $2,7OO
from him under a threat not to permit
work to continue on the Chatsworth
apartment house unless the money was
paid.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-10-27

In Quincy, Ill, at session of the
national prison congress an animated dis
cussion was caused by DIR. Henry Hatch
of that city advocating the infection Of
death upon degenerates as a means Of
preventing the spread Of degeneracy.