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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-08
ONE MAN KILLED
And Two Others Were Injured in q Mas
sachusetts Wreck,

sachmsetts Wreck,
Springfield, Mass, Nov. sA west
bound freight train iii the Boston &
Albany railroad was wrecked about a
mile east of the union station at ten
o'clock last night, and an unknown man
was killed with two brakemen, Thomas
Bowler and Peter Champagne, both Of
Worcester, severely injured. The freight
broke in two on the heavy grade end
the two sections came together, demolish.
ting number Of cars and blocking the
tracks
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-08
JAPANESE wARsHIp SUNK.
Struck Mine at Port Arthur Harbor, So
Reported.

Shanghai, Nov sThe report has
reached British naval circles here that
Japanese warship has struck 4 mine
at Port Arthur and sunk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-08
SHOT AND KILLED.
John Kerr Of Philadelphia Surprised
Three Robbers.

Philadelphia, Nov. s.~1ohn Kerr Of
5th and Winter streets, was shot and
killed this morning by three robbers
whom he discovered breaking into q
freight ear at Wenaeoe and Wharf
streets
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
NO ASSISTANCE
FOR PORT ARTHUR
ALL SUCH HOPE ABANDONED.
KUROPATKIN WILL BE UNABLE TO
CONTINUE ADVANCE.

situation IL SIN Regarded Hs Criti-
caI in 81. Petersburg, Although
Latest News IL Regarded as some
what ReassuriBR-ItumOr rife OF
an Extensive Japanese Thinking
MOvement-AssauIts Are Largely
Might WOrk-CannOnnding Very
Furious.
ST. Petersburg. oct. IS, 3:15 a. M
The news from the front tonight is
more reassuring, from the Russian
standpoint.
The situation Is still regarded as be-
ing critical. but Gen. Kuropatkin is
apparently holding the Japanese firmly
on his center and right wing. even
having recrossed the Shakhe river; and
while there are rumors OF an extensive
japanese flanking movement, both on
the east and on the west, there is no
evidence that they are actually oc-
curing.
Kuropatkln's left wing has been
heard from. The Associated Press
has the first connected account OF the
four days fight in front Of Tumin and
Sainchoun pass resulting I'm the final
withdrawal Of the strong Russian col
umn which had been sent to turn the
japanese right. though Gen. Mistchen-
ko seems to have actually penetrated
q considerable distance inside the Jap
anese line.
what the situation IL.
The report OF the operations OF the
Russian left wing is still three days
old, and since that time no news has
been received from this column. The
situation at this date may be described
as follows
Gen KuropatlSin has slightly adj
vanced his center, reoccupying Shakhe.
south Of The Snakhe river. Directly
behind him at distance OF nine miles
lies the Hun river and across the
bridges spanning this stream. the Rus
SLAMS must retire IN case they retreat
on Mukden
Gen. Kuropatkin must continue tp
firmly hold his center and right flank
IN order TO prevent the Japanese get
ting possession Of the Hun river
bridges Thus he win cover the with
drawai Of his apparently beaten west
wing.
There ~ etill considerable uncertain
~ aH 10 the disposition OF this left coll
umn. Certainly Il has not returned 10
Continued on Eighth Page.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
JAPS WILL FIGHT
UNTIL ANNIHILATED.
Russians Tell of Great Difficulties
They Are Experiencing.

Russtnns Tell OF Greut Dtmcuitien
They Are Experiencing.
Mukden, Oct. II, 1870 p. m.-The
Russian forces at IL o'clock this fore
noon penetrated the Japanese center
and, 1t is reported, captured eleven or
thirteen guns and $50 prisoners east
of the railway. At another point dur
ing the day the Siberian regiments
took twenty-four guns.
The Russian operations to-day have
been quite successful The japanese.
after terrifcally stubborn resistance,
we're compelled to retire along their
whole line. losing heavily.
All the trenches carried by the Rus
slams were filed with the Japanese
dead. In one not very large trench
there were counted six hundred corpses
of Japanese.
In spite of their losses the. Japanese
were undaunted. They have brought
up siege guns and have left no stone
unturned TO retain the mastery of the
situation.
Every step the Russians have push
ed forward to-day has been I'm the face
of a superb resistance. that has cost
the Russians dear. The Japanese seem
to be willing to fight until they are
annihilated.
Tomorrow will be the tenth day Of
the battle.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
WANTS To BUNCO
AMERICAN PEOPLE
REPUBLICANISM ARRAIGNED.
HILL CALLS ROOSEVELT TRADUCER
OF FORMER PRESIDENTS.

Crowds Turned Away from Demo-
cratic Mass-Meeting In Indian
apOIis-David n. Hin Tells of sud-
den BIossominR of RoOseveIt in
Spnnish-Americnn War-Let the
People Vote for Senators Direct.
Country WIN survive Roosevelrs
Defeat.
indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 17,-Former
Senator David y. Hin OF New York, de-
livered an address before Demo-
cratic mass meeting in Tominson Hall
tonight, The hall was crowded to its
capacity, many being turned away
from the doors.
John r. Dye general counsel for the
Big -Four Railroad. presided at the
meeting.
When Mr.. Hill stepped to the front
of the platform he was greeted by
cheering. which continued for several
minutes.
Mr.. Hill, among other things, dis
cussed the question of a reasonable re-
vision Of the present tariff rates. lie
contended that the stand pat" policy
of the Republicans at the present time
was in every way injurious to the best
interests OF the country.
Discussed Philippine Question.
Mr.. Hin also discussed the Philippine
question, alleging that the retention of
the Philippine Islands had already cost
the government over $500, 600 since
their annexation. Said he:
"The Democratic party advocates
giving the Filipino people their inde-
pendence as speedily as possible and
let them work out their own salvation
in their own way. They are not adapt
ed for our civilization and we have no
use for subjects who are not. or cam
not become fit for citizenship.
"Our Republican friends are attempts
ing to bunco the American people.
Their party has no consistent policy.
They want to keep the islands in the
interest of spectators, but they do not
dare avow that purpose. They refuse
to promise anything definite or cer-
tain"
Mr.. Hill advocated the election of
senators by direct vote OF the people
at length. criticised the present adj
ministration of the Department of
Commerce and Labor as not beneficial
to labor and discussed the Panama
question. In conclusion, Mr.. Hill said:
Trnduccrs of Predecessors.
II am opposed to the reelection of a
| President who has either traduced or
ridiculed nearly every one of his pre-
| decessors in office and who seems to
| imagine that this country has never
amounted to anything until the little
skirmish with Spain occurred. and he
suddenly blossomed out into mill
tary hero as lieutenant colonel of
regiment.
This country was great and pros
perous before the President was born.
1t has established fame and glory by
hundred years of honorable diplomacy
before lac ever appeared upon ths
scene. It's greatness does not depend
upon his reelection. The country VIII
survive his defeat and will be bene-
fitted by it,"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
SENATOR DAVIS SPEAKING
IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Democratic Candidate for Vice
President Makes Eight Speeches.
Hinton, w. Va. Oct. 17.-Eight
speeches is the record of the Demo-
cratic candidate, Henry G. Davis, to-
day. The principal meetings were at
Charleston, where the special train re-
mained four hours: at Hinton and at
Ronceverte, the latter place being
reached shortly after o'clock.
The speech making to-day devolved
upon Mr.. Davis. Senator Daniel, John
7. McGraW, national committeeman
for the state, and Wood DAILY.
An all-night run is to be made to
Lynchburg where the train will be
transferred to the lines of the Norfolk
and Western. Senator Daniel will ad-
dress meetings tomorrow at Roanoke
and Radford. Va. Bluefield, w. Va,
the next stopping place, will be reach
ed in the afternoon.
A fire in the Governors mansion at
Charleston. an alarm for which was
turned in as the meeting was in Ses-
sion, created some disturbance at the
meeting at that place. especially as it
was hastily rumored that it was a
trick to break up the meeting. The
fire did little damage either to the
mansion or the meeting.
David B. Hill sent Mr.. Davis a
telegram from Indianapolis, which was
read at the Charleston meeting, to the
effect that after comforting with nu-
merous state leaders, Mr.. Hill felt con-
fident in predicting Democratic vic
tory in Indiana.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
STOCK MARKET GIVES WAY
IN THE FINAL HOUR

New York, Oct. 17.-After scoring
new high records for the year in many
cases, the entire stock market gave
way In the last hour to-day under eff
iorts to press stock for sale.
Recessions of one to two points from
top prices occurred in a considerable
number Of issues. Total sales for the
Gay were by far the largest of the
year. being 1,974.2OO shares.
stocks opened eXcitedly with stimuli
taneous sales Of 5000 to $4,000 shares
IN the first few seconds, the largest
amount being in Southern Pacific, Of
which "a string seven inches long
Same out OH the tape at 63h, against
o. q. Saturdays closing figure.
single lot OF 10000 shares of United
states Steel preferred came out at
al's United States Steel common
started with 5000 at 2ils to 2lA,
against 2lS Saturday. There were
other wide open" sales, and in gem
eial first transactions were confined
mainly to large lots. few being under
ovy shares, while many were 1000 TO
The feature OF the trading IN stocks
was the great interest shown by out
.i-ioWn people. The wires were Kept
Ousy receiving their orders.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
RUSSIANS ARE
DRIVEN BACK
0KU ADMINISTERS REPULSE.
HARD FIGHTING BEING DONE BY
LEFT ARMY OF JAPS.

Except on Extreme Right, Japanese
General Reports, Enemy Retiring.
Behind Russian Gums Are Lines OF
Great baggage and Ammunition
Trains-Itetreating Infantry Being
sheIIed by Heavy Artillery OF
Japs-Firing the Heaviest of En-
tire Battle.
Headquarters of Gen. Oku's Left
army in the field, Oct. Is, p. M, via
Tien Tsin, oct. 1.-THE Russians last
night retired along the eastern line,
except on the extreme right, where they
made a strong stand, at Liushinpo
station in the Chinese villages near by.
Early in the evening the japanese
advanced, but were unable to drive the
Russians out. The japanese then at
tempted to cut through along the rail-
road in order to prevent Russian re-
treat.
At midnight the Russians attacked
the japanese line and after hard
fight, lasting four hours, were driven
back with heavy losses.
The opposing forces spent the night
within rifle range Of each other, and
kept up a continuous exchange of rifle
fire. The guns banged away all night.
throwing thousands of shells into both
camps.
RLnsinnS Attack at Dawn.
AT dawn the Russians again attack
ed and were again repulsed with heavy
losses. This morning the Japanese sue
ceeded in advancing, slowly pressing
the Russians back. The fighting is
still in progress and the Japanese have
captured the railroad station.
The Russians made a most determin-
ed stand at Lamutie village just east
of the railway and fourteen miles south
Of Mukden. Lamutie completes the
line aimed for by the japanese.
Last night the japanese took a viii
iage 20 the left Of Lamutie and this
morning they took one to the rlghl.
Japanese Take Villnse.
with about forty guns to the north
of L.amutie, the japanese made d.
rect attack. The village TO the right
was taken by two companies Of In
fantry who advanced under cover OF
the river bank. An advance was then
made 70 the east along the north bank
OF the river
Behind the Russian guns are lines
OF great baggage ana ammunition
trains and the determined resistance
was FOR the purpose Of protecting these
Continued on Fifth Page.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
SIX TIMES RUSSIANS
ARE DRIVEN BACK.
But at Sunset They Are Advancing
for Seventh Assault.

nut AT SUNSET lhey Are ADVANCING
for seventh Assault.
Toxic Oct. II, p. m.-The Russians
fiercely assailed Gen. Oku's left COL
umn yesterday, and made six counter
attacks, all Of which were successful
ly repulsed.
At sunset, when the last telegram
was sent from the field the Russians
were advancing for a seventh attack
Field Marshal Oyama reports that
the Russian losses in these attacks
were heavy. The report says:
'"The enemys dead left on the field
in the direction of our left army on
Oct. Is, increases the total to about
1000. Many dead remain in front of
the left army, but they are too num-
erous to count correctly"
A report dealing with the Russian
attack on Sienchuang (SianchanO in
the effort to reach the Japanese COM
munications to the Yalu river was re-
ceived last night. 1t says the Rus
slams retreated and were defeated at
Sienchuang.
An official estimate prepared at i'm
perial headquarters places the Russian
force engaged in the battle of the
Shakhe river at 100000 infantry and
$4,000 cavalry, with $50 guns.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
JAPS IN TEMPLE
SAFE AND SOUND
RUSSIANS CAN'T REACH THEM.
WIRE ENHANCEMENT AND DEEP
TRENCH is EFFECTIVE.

Two villages, Are Occupied by Both
Japanese and Russian sOldiek's.
Russian Artillery Unable to DO
Anything With Buddhist Temple
|, in Fishinpu-POOI of Water Be-
tween atants-Russians in
Trenches Feel Cool snap.
At the Russian Front, via Mukden,
Oct. II, 5:45 D. m.-On Saturday at
midnight, the Valikolutsk regiment
moved out of its position north of
Shakhe to capture the village of Fish
inpu
The Russians creDt up quietly and
then charged with the bayonet, clear
ing out the japanese at the south end
of the village. But at the other end
stood a Buddhist temple. which the
Japanese had converted into a fortress.
They dug a deep trench around its
stone walls and surrounded them with
wire entanglements, making 1t impos-
sible TO storm the temple so the Rus
slams brought up artillery under cover
of the darkness and tried to breach
the walls at a distance of 800 PAGES, but
the shells proved ineffective and un-
fortunately not all the corps were pro-
vided with field mortars with which
they could have quickly converted the
temple into ruins.
Japs wouldn't DisIOdEe.
Therefore, the Russians were forced
to leave the japanese in possession of
the temple and during the whole OF
yesterday the Russians held one-half
of the village and the japanese the
other half. a pool of water in the viii
lage square separated the combatants,
forming sort Of neutral lake.
The Russian and Japanese soldiers
occupied neighboring huts and from
the shelter of the earthen walls Of the
Chinese courtyards they hurled abuse
and jokes at each other, to the ac-
compartment Of occasional rifle bullets
when any one was rash enough to
show his head.
Both Hold Another village.
The village of Lamontang Oamu-
ting) on the south side OF the Shakhe
river and slightly east Of the railroad,
was also simultaneously occupied by
Russians and Japanese.
At o'clock in the afternoon the
Russian offensive operations were
crowned with success and the Russian
right moved forward to the village of
Wuchang, which was carried by bril-
liant assault against determined re-
sistance, the Japanese finally aban-
doning It with heavy loss
Night Attack Looked For.
At 5 o'clock the Russians occupied
the village Of Chenlianpu which lies
almost parallel with Linchinpu, on the
Continued on Fifth Page.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
AT R00SEVELT'S COMMAND
ROBERT RODE GOES OUT
As Result of SIOcum Disaster In
spectOr Is on Bricks.


spectOr Is on Bricks.
Washington, Oct. 17.-President
Roosevelt to-day removed from office
Robert S. Rode, supervising inspector
Of the steamboat inspection service,
second district, located at New York.
This action was taken on account
of the disclosures in the report of the
national commission appointed to in
Nestigate the General Slocum disaster
In accordance with the Presidents
directions, and in consonance of the
recommendations of the Socum COM
mission, Secretary Metcalf of the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor, has
taken preliminary steps toward the re-
moval of James A. Dumont, inspector
of hulls; and Thomas II. Barrett, in
Speetor of boilers; both of the port of
New York.
Statements of charges against them
have been forwarded to them. The
charges are based on the findings of
the commission which Investigated the
disaster to the General Slocum. They
are charged with neglect of duty, in
competency and inefficiency. They will
be required, under the civil service reg
ulation, to make answer to the charges
within a reasonable time" the pre-
Cise time being left to the discretion Of
secretary Metcalf.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
FAIRBANKS REPLIES TO
PARKER'S CRITICISM.
Claims Things Are Not Like They
Seem in Philippines.


Troy. N. Y. oct. Ex-senator
Charles w. Fairbanks, in his speech
here tonight, devoted special attention
to Judge Parker's recent speech on the
Philippine question.
He disputed particularly Judge Par
ker's statement as to the cost of the
Philippines, and the loss of life in mill
itary operations there.
up to the 30th of last June" said
he, "a total of 122, ,401 enlisted men and
4Os7 officers were sent to the Philip
pines. II all the enlisted men and
officers had died II the archipelago, the
total number would have fallen short
OF the number Of lives alleged TO have
been sacrificed, by nearly $4,000.
"The record of total casualties, Of
every kind and description, up to the
Goth OF June last. amounted to 1924.
Even the casualties among the Filipi-
nos added to those among the Ameri-
cans, would constitute but a small
fraction OF the losses estimated by the
opposition.
1T il estimated by the War Depart
ment that the total expenditures do
not exceed $2O0000.O00 or some S470,-
900, 900 less than the estimate Of the
opposition. We should bear I'm mind
the cost of maintaining the civil adj
ministration OF the Philippines is borne
from the insular treasury. and not
from the treasury of the United
States"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
WITH BAYONET CHARGE
RUSSIANS GET BACK HILL
Bayonetine Of Japanese in Trenches Reported
From st. PeterSburs

st. Petersburg. Oct. 17.-Gen. SAX
haroff telegraphs that the Russians
yesterday recaptured Lonely Tree hill
south Of Shakhe and captured eleven
Japanese guns and one quick-fre gun.
Lonely Tree hill is situated near
railroad. The Shakhe river runs round
Its base. The Japanese seized the
hill during the night of Oct. IS. over-
powering the two Russian regiments,
which previously were in possession Of
it.
Russian reinforcements were hur-
ried up and early the following morn
ing opened a sustained artillery fire.
Subsequently the Russian infantry
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
SOLDIERS OF MIKAOO
CONTINUE TO TAKE GUNS
Japanese Reported to Have CrushingIy Repulsed
Counter Attack

Toxic, Oct. II. noon.-It is reported
from reliable private sources that the
Japanese are continuing their ad-
vance, and that they have occupied
additional positions south of the Shak-
he river.
The left army occupied Wufukiatun
at noon yesterday dislodging four or
five battalions of Russian infantry and
several batteries of artillery, and
crushingly repulsing a subsequent
counter attack.
Artillery from the center and infan-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
THE BALTIC FLEET
IS TAKING COAL

Fakkeberg, Langeland Island Dem
mark. oct. 1.-THE Russian Baltic
sea feet passed the southern extrem-
ity Of Langeland Island at $3.50 o'clock
this morning
The Danish cruiser Heimdal ex-
changed salutes with the Russian
flagship and then accompanied the
Russian vessels TO the northward. The
fleet comprises twenty-four ships.
Shortly afterwards the vessels an
chored In Langeland belt, between
Fakkeberg and Bdolykke to take IN
coal. Three steamers were awaiting
them.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
RIOTERS CUT HOSE
OF FIRE LADIES
WATER NOTHING TO THEM.
RAILROAD LABORERs AT MOHAWK,
n. ". DO THEIR BIDDING.

when Village Officers Are Restrain
ed From Interfering With Work
men They Call Out the Fire De-
observation-disclosures Chop Hose ana
Put the Firemen to ROut-StOnes
Hurled and Many Injured-Mili-
tary Called Into Action.
Little Falls, n. Y, Oct. 17.-There
was riot at Mohawk to-day, when
force of $50 men employed by the One
onta and Richfield Springs Railroad
Company, attempted to make a con-
nection of that companys tracks with
those of the Utica and Mohawk Valley
Railroad Company, permission for
which had been refused by the village
officers.
Previous to beginning the work Re-
oeiver Jennings of the road served the
village officers an order restraining
them from interfering.
The village officers called out the fire
department which sought to drive the
workmen away by throwing streams
of water on them.
The workmen turned on the firemen,
routed them and cut the hose.
Stones and other missiles were
thrown, windows were broken and
many persons injured.
A company of state militia was or
dered out to assist the sheriff in pre-
serving peace.
Under guard of the sheriff and his
deputies and a company of militia,
the railroad employees practically COM
pleted the railroad connection tonight.
At an indignation meeting tonight
q cessation of hostilities was declared
and the citizens agreed to leave the
question to the courts.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18

stormed the hill and fierce fighting at
close quarters followed. Numbers Of
Japanese were bayoneted In the
trenches and ultimately the defend
ers were driven out after several hours
of fighting. The losses were heavy
Reterating the details of the fight
at Lonely Tree hill, Gen. Sakharoff
adds.
"The fighting did not cease until this
morning. The Japanese defended the
hill with great stubborness and ac-
cepted a bayonet attack in which many
of them perished. our troops fought
valiantly. The losses have not yet
been ascertained
"At the present moment, o'clock
this morning, q desultOry cannonade is
proceeding along the whole of our posi-
tion. The troops are very tired, but
they are in splendid spirlts."
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18

try from the left army are harassing
the Russian retreat.
Gen. OlNu has attacked the main
strength of the Russian right, based
at Chen pass and Chuangtsou, and is
now operating to block the Russian re-
treat along the railroad. The official
confirmation of the above is not OBJ
tainable.
More Guns Are TnIxen.
Toxic, Oct. II. noon.-It is reported
here that Maj. Takashima's battalion
captured fourteen guns at Sanchiatzu
on Oct 16.
This makes a total of thirty-four
guns captured by Gen. Nodzus CEN
ter army since Oct. IA.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
AGAINST EXTRAVAGANCE
PARKER WILL SPEAK.

Esopus, N. y. Oct. 17.-A delegation
Of New Jersey Democrats is expected
at Rosemount next Friday when
Judge Parker will respond to an ad-
dress.
No definite arrangements for the af-
fair have been made. but It is un-
derstood that Judge Parker will speak
against alleged extravaganza In gov
ernment departments.
Former residents OF Ulster county
New York. who now make their homes
In New York. will hold a meeting to-
morrow night 10 take action 70 adj
vance the political interests OF Judge
Parker.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
RETREATING RUSSIANS
ARE BEING SHELLED.

Gen. Okus Headquarters, via Fusan,
Saturday, oct. Is, evening.-(Delayed
in transmision). ).-Lamuting the last
stand Of the Russians, was captured at
4:30 p. m.
The Japanese are now shelling the
retreating Russians who defended the
town. This was the most stubborn
of the entire six1days' battle.
All day the japanese poured rain Of
shells on the position with no effect
and finally it was taken by the in
fantry. The entire line is now I'm pos
session of the Japanese. It is ru-
mored that many more Russian guns
were captured to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-18
MORE HOPEFUL VIEW OF THE SITUATION
FOR THE ARMY OF GEN. KUROPATKIN.

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occupied an h tn wn akhe tn hfp days
" m n then wit he rof THE entndng nganiea
~ wing
o
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u as japanese were M nfnpoao IN passes
@ { h m Rus yh IL necessary tina Gen Kuopakr
h. m i rive an ue ston hewoou eshaken
Of w a
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