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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
FIELD MARSHAL oYAMA.
Commanding the Japanese Forces In
Corea.

over 10000, including Gen. Nachmoss.
The killed and wounded are estimated
at 10000. The enemy's dead left on the
field number 26,5OO. The spoils include
two flags, about 60 guns, 10000 rifles,
$50 ammunition wagons, 1000 carts,
200, 1000 shells, 25,OOO,OOO rounds of small
arms ammunition, $4,000 bushels oil
cereals, 275,000 bushels Of fodder, 40
miles Of light railway outfit, 2,Ooo
horses. % carlots of maps, 1000 car
loads of clothing and accoutrements,
/ 900 900 rations of bread, 10000 tons
Of fuel and 60 tons Of hay, besides tools,
tents, bullocks, telegraphwire and
polesi timber, beds, stoves and numer-
GUS other property.
Clearing operations are progressing
The enemy's dead are massed every
where and we have been unable to In
ter them as yet, The minute investi-
cation of the losses inflicted at several
places has not been finished; but the
anemy's killed, wounded prisoners and
spoils of clothing and provisions are in
great piles, resembling bills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
Million. Of Peasants in the Vast
Agricultural Districts Chatting
Under Present Conditions and
Must Soon Throw on Yoke

st. Petersburg, March lit is
openly limited that Rojestvensky's heet
has been recalled and is now on INT
way homeward. The admiralty, wheh
asked if the report were true, saAd'
1--WE don't know; call again to-mor-
row." and declined to comment on the
significance of the cancellation OF the
purchase of GOLFERS. or the direction
of Rojestvensky's voyage from Maaa-
gascar waters. 1t can be stated, now
ever, that no overtures for peace yet
have been made, and none are hKeAy
TO be made tor few days, before the
extent of the disaster has developed.
Aside from peace, defeat may bring
other consequences in its train. That
an enormous impetus has been given
to the reform movement is plain even
to the most reactionary conserVa-
tiyes; but the immediate result
chiefly dreaded is the effect on internal
disorders, not only in the capital, but
also. since St. Petersburg is not Hus-
STA, upon the millions Of peasants IN
the vast agricultural regions, among
whom the spirit of revolt now is in
cubating and already has Matched Pill
lage and arson in few districts. 1t
is believed, however, that the govern
ment is able to nip these uprisings in
the bud and prevent radicals in the
cities from bringing off anything more
than demonstrations and talk OF reVo-
lutiqr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
CHECKS THE STANDARD OIL.
Injunction at Monmouth. ILL.,, StopS
Work on the Big Pipe Line Now
Building to whiting, Ind.

Monmouth, ILL.,, March 13.-Work on
the Standard Oil company's great pipe
line which has been built from the
Kansas oil field across Missouri and
Iowa and into Illinois on its way to
the refineries in Whiting, Ind, was
brought to sudden end near this city
when an injunction was issued from
circuit court restraining the trust from
further construction work in Warren
county. Late Tuesday, the board Of
supervisors passed resolution in
structing the state attorney, Mr.. Huey,
to bring injunction proceedings and the
writ isued to-day is the result of the
action. The bill filed alleges that tho
Standard Oil company is laying pipe
along the right of way of the Santa Fe
railroad and across the right of ways
Of the company without legal right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

excuses except that the strength OF the
japanese was miscalculated, and re-
fusing to place any of the blame upon
the council of generals upon whose ad-
vice he determined to give battle. This
manly course and the generals personal
exertions in directing the retreat will.
however, hardly save him. His reputa-
ton as an offensive strategist is gone
and though the emperor's military ad-
visors know not where to look for a
better general hts resignation will be
accepted. In losing Gen. Kuropatkin
the army will lose the idol Of the pri-
vate soldiers, an officer who, In spite
Of the intrigues Of his generals and
his failure to win battle, has won
their confidence and affection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
Quote blaine ON Treaty.

Washington, March 13.-To uphold
the hands of the republican senators
who are seeking the ratification Of
the pending Dominican treaty by
showing that there is precedent for
the proposed collection Of Dominican
revenues by agents Of the United
States, among the papers submitted to
the senate is one containing an account
Of the part played by Mr.. Blaine, when
secretary of state, in the effort to
settle a dispute between France and
Venezuela.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
BEGINsKzw RIVER SUITS.
Unitedstates Attorney Dean Charges
That Railroad Bridges Obstruct
Navigation at Kansas City.

Topeka, Kan, March IA. s. Dean,
United States district attorney, insti-
tnted suit in the United States circuit
court to enjoln the Missouri Pacific
railway, the Rock Island railway the
Union Pacific railway, and the Kansas
City Belt railway from maintaining
their present bridges across the Kaw
river in Kansas City, Kan. His plea is
that these bridges obstruct navigation
and that their owners have not the con-
sent of the war department to build
or maintain them. Mr. Dean next week
will institute like suits against the
schwarzchild & Sulzberger Packing
company, the Kansas City Stock Yards
company and other corporations which
maintain bridges across the stream.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
ON VERGE OF PEACEP
CAar of Russia Informed That Japan
VIII Welcome Close Of War ON
Reasonable Terms.

Washington, March 14,-When the
car called his war council today he
was able to inform them that Japan
will welcome peace on reasonable
terms and will probably name her
conditions provided she receives trust
worthy assurances that they will be
seriously considered. This, the empe-
ror has learned from friendly chan
cellorles In Europe as well as the gen.
eral terms acceptable to Japan. These,
It Is said include the retention by ia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

Toxic, March lS.-I'he japanese 'P-'-
.uult Of the Russian armies continues
and q resumption Of heavy fghting In
me vicinity Of Tie pass is anticipated.
Tie pass, which is naturally strong,
has been extensively fortified and It
q thought the Russians will rally
there in an endeavor to check the
Japanese. The rapidly advancing Jap
anese are already in touch with Tie
pass. The Russians evidently are con-
fused and exhausted, and possibly are
short Of food and ammunition, and It
h believed here they will be unable
10 resist q strong attack. Succeeding
neld reports increase the extent Of the
Russian disaster. II viii require
months to resupply and reorganize
fhe Russian army. Estimates OF
casualties given by captives reach 40
por cent. The captured guns have not
yet been counted but the captured
stores and ammunition are valued at
millions Of dollars. This loss materi-
any adds to the Gripping OF the Rus
dan armies.
The japanese people are receiving
astails Of the victory with calmness,
Dolio and other cities are exceedingly
ruist and the recent admonltion TO the
psopis to refrain from spending money
4 csl.bgaaions and devote their saw
ms to var charities is being Univer-
silly obeyed.
Is n. s.a.rnI sl.aOo over ne sue
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

Topeka, Kan, March 14.-In the TAX
ing of dispositions in the suit against
the Santa Fe calling for the appoint
ment of a receiver and revoking Of
charter. a division tariff sheet was
placed in evidence. The coal rate from
Frontenac and Pittsburg, Kan, to
Kansas City on coal used by the Belt
line was shown to be go cents; the
rate on coal to Kansas City and Ar
gentine in 25 carlots was shown to
be 70 cents and the rate to small ship
pers 81. 40 q ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

Nashville, Tenn, March 1S.-Under
the shot-rent, powder stained battle
flag Of the second Tennessee confeder-
ate regiment, which he led at Chicka-
manga, with the stars and stripes
floating at half-mast from the dome Of
the capitol building. the remains Of
United States Senator William B. Bate
lay in state yesterday in the hail Of
the house of representatives. Twenty
1--WE thousand people viewed the re-
mains.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
spdLs OF WAR ENORMOUS.
OyauIa Reports That the 49,.
Cav : Unto His unnos
wort millions of Dollars

Toxic, March 1S.-Field Marshal
oyama reports as follows: Prisoners,
spols and the enemy's estimated
casualties against all our forces IN tne
Shake direction follow, but the
prisoners, guns and spells are increas-
inc momentarlly: Prisoners numDeF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

TOPEKA Kan, March 10.-The leg
islaturs granted TO the State Historical
society an appropriation Of 1900, TO
Be used By the Kansas society Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution
for maFking the santa Fs trail"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
SIso,oOO fire At conneIIsvins.

ConnellsviIle, Pa, March 13.-Fire
completely destroyed the plant Of the
ConneIlsville Car 4 Machine company,
causing a loss Of S150.0oo Martin Null
lin, the night Waterman, is supposed
to have been burned TO death
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
WIN Not Ne DttermIneA NOW,

Washington. March 1O.-There is
authority for the statement that the
question a. to whether the Isthmian
cana lshall be made q sea level water
way or constructed on the lock sys-
tenn is one that need not be determined
at the outset Of the work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
LAKES ALL THE BLAME.
KurOpntkIn Assumes Full ResDOnSi-
bi1ity for Most Recent Disaster
But He'll Re Turned Down.

st. Petersburg, March 13.-Gen, Ku-
ropatkin has telegraphed to Emperor
Nicholas assuming himself all the re-
sponsibility for his defeat, making no
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

Newchwang, March A.-The ques"
ton of transportating and caring for
the thousands of Russian prisoners Is
now engrossing the attention of the
Japanese authorities. 1t is said that
over 10000 will be sent to Japan by
way Of Dalny and that large numbers
will be shipped from Yingkow as soon
as the Lao river opens. japanese Of
ficers arriving say that Russian SOL
diers are surrendering In a constant
stream and that great bodies OF men
kneeling beg the mercy of the victors.
Starving wounded and half frozen Rus
slams, the officers say, are hiding In
the country side and, as their escape
is impossible, they must either surren-
der or starve to death, the country be.
ing denuded of provisions. The Japan'
ese report that me stores OF charcoal
captured by them exceed the quanti-
ties In their possession before the bat
tie Of Mukden. :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
% Head of Shoats.
Farm Implements.

wagon, rack and low press disc drill riding lister
riding cuaors high wheel planter and check die
harrow stalk cutter grinder Mccormick Mccormick rake old
iron harrow alfalfa appliances hay carrying rake
d cutte grndston blacksmith tools including
anvil, wise blower and orge SAWS drills pchiorks
nearly work harness. good saddle and Bride
several good leather fyne
AIso about 400 bushels rs tons No alfalfa hay
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
ESCAPE NOT CERTAIN
Russia's Retreating Army May be
Smothered at Tie Pass.
FOOD SUPPLY NONE TOO LARGE.


ST.. Petersburg, March 14.-Russia's
grand army" with the exception OF
the thousands killed or taken prisoners
on the plains and mountains around
Mukden, is gathering slowly behind
the Notifications of Tie pass, which
were built as c refuge before the bat
tie of Lao Yang, and is feverishly
engaged in the work of recognizing
and fnrher strengthening Its lines.
According to the general stan, the
main body has already completed Its
retreat and rear guard southwark Is
falling back slowly, keeping In touch
with the pursuing columns Of Japan
ese. In the complete absence Of fur
Their information yet, 1t is difficult to-
say whether the pursuit has slackenedl
or is being conducted by only a portion
of the japanese and military officials
here hope that, as after the battle OF
Lao Yang, Field Marshal Oyama has
paused to give his weary troops q
momentary breathing spell, while ei-
tending his railroad and other lines OF
supply to his new position in prepa-
ration for the next blow.
To the Russian army every minute Is
now valuable, and the footsore and dis
heartened detachments have been CIV
en- scarcely an hours rest before being
set at work with spade and pick I'M
proving the defenses of the pass 1t may
be, however, that even now they arS
being turned out Of those positions.
Rumors are current that a wide east
ward flanking movement which was be-
gun before the battle is still in prog
ress and on the other side 1t Is feared
that columns are moving north OF Fa-
koman to take position in the Russian
rear.
Gen. Kuropatkin still holds conf
mand. An officer of the general stat
said that he probably will not re-
tire until some semblance Of order has
been restored.
There are indications that the fooc
supply at Tie pass is none too large, I'M
mense quantities having been burned
at Mukden and Russian correspondents
telegraph that they have had nothing
to eat for two days. The troops, how
ever, probably are faring better TIT
commissiarat arrangements worked
admirably during the battle and ever
at the height Of the fighting the sol
diers received warm food.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

o. 8 G. Plank has resigned as ath-
letie manager q the Kansas unlTsr-
dty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

.9s= e .he Japanese 3 srec's' S""r"H
Of satisfaction ID the CELEBRITY with
which the fianking operations we're
carried out, the quick seizure Of ad-
vantaGes and the speed made In pur-
suit of the Russians. After the sum-
ner campaign there was general ad-
mission Of the truth Of the repeated
criticism that the Japanese army hal
JAILED in these respects, and an avowed
determination was made TO redeem the
shortcomings. During the recent
operations against the Russians the
eft potrion of the Fifth army marched
10 miles in one day greatly aiding IN
he achievement Of the victory.
Captives taken in this last engage
nent make the total OF prisoners
COW held by Japan $1,000. Their care
Is becoming a very expensive problem.
This government Is formulating plans
% remove all military prisoners to ISL
ands, probably in the inland sea and
Il Is possible that all the captives Will
30 removed there.
Tien Tsin, March 13.-The well in
.ormed here roughly estimate the total
Russian casualties at 100000 and those
,f the japanese at 10000 1t Is re-
ported that Tie pass Is practically un-
defended and another great action Is
regarded as improbable. A japanese
officer has said; I'VE must push tEe
Advantage home and give no respite
until n crushing defeat has been al
ministered."
Later estimates pirate the Itu5sian
lead left on the field at about 10000.
Over so guns and $4,000 rifles were
;aptured.
owing to the unforeseen decisions
he Chinese railway administration
announces suspension of train ser
vice on Monday until further notice
between Koupantz, Yinkow and Sin
nlntin The suspension, according to
information is owing to the japanese
military authorities insisting upon the
faiway carrying military stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

pan of Port Arthur, japanese pro-
tectorate over Korea and an indemnity.
From a high oficlal the Associated
press hears that Russia has recalled
her second Pacific squadron. An at
tache Of the Russian embassy In Eu-
rope is quoted as expressing the belief
that Kuropatkin's recent defeat viii
force Russia 10 ask for peace
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

Independence, Kan, March 10
Jennings Bros. have drilled in a well
In Usage nation. which ii making 2,ooo
barrels q day. This fs the largest Oh
vel Jet drilled IN ne western helda
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
4 Head of Horses.
,85 Head of Cattle.

Two mich cdws Of them high grade Angus
have coming and bred to Registered Angus $3.50 bull
so head Angus Galloway SOhOn grade steers
mostly year od yeaDg registered Angus bull
coming s years old, registry furnished
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-12-21
KILLED BY THE CARS
Former Resident of Brookings Met
with Fatal Accident

The following is taken from Tues
days st. Paul Dispatch:
Oscar F. Rexford, 1854 Rondo street,
a railway mail clerk, was instantly
killed by an Omaha train in the union
depot shed about sos O'Clock this
morning.
His mangled body was found upon
the track by George Heingnen, car
inspector, who heard the sound OF
crushing bones, but thought that il
was made by fiat wheels on the Omaha
train. He ran to the track and found
the lifeless body of the mail clerk.
The exact manner in which Rexford
met his death is not yet known, for nc
eye witnesses to the accident were
found this morning, if, in fact, there
were any.
1t is the theory of Coroner A. W.
Miller, that Rexford, who was in q
hurry to make his train, tried tc
climb through the Omaha train and
missed his footing.
Rexford was about to go out on g
Minneapolis & st. Louis train. He
had gone to get some registered pack
ages or receipts from a Milwaukee
mail train which was standing on 8
track on the south side of the shed
Returning, he did not have time tc
walk around the trains standing or
the tracks between him and his own
train, and started to cross directly
through the other passenger trains.
The Omaha Duluth train was being
drawn into the depot shed by switch
engine No. 25 in charge of engineer
w. J. Clark. 1t is thought that Rex
ford, unwilling to wait for the train tc
pass because his train was due to pull
out, jumped on the runboard of the
switch engine next to the first coach
and slipped. This is substantiated by
the fact that his cap was found on the
engine; and that, while no blood was
found upon the switch engine, there
was blood on the wheels of the coach
Neither the engineer nor his fireman,
Frank Billings, saw Rexford or knew
of the accident until after the body
was discovered.
Rexford had been in the government
mail service since July 81, 1888. His
route for the past twelve years has
been between St. Paul and Watertown,
s. d.
Rexiord was born in 1850. He leaves
a wife and three children, two sons,
Wilbur and Sydney, and younger
daughter.
Rexford was a Mason, a member oi
the railway mail service association
and OF the Mutual Benefit association
of railway mail employees.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-12-21
FUNNIEST PLAY OF SEASON
Stephen & Linton's Musical Farce
Comedy Coming Z.

The Decatur Evening Journal in
speaking of an attraction that will ap-
pear at the Grand January says:
"Of all the dramatic companies pre-
senting plays at the Bosse Opera
House, none have more completely
taken tho people by storm than did
the Stephens & Linton company in
"My Wife's Family" last night. 1t is
the funniest thing that ever happened
and the vast audience had no time to
catch breath between the hearty
laughs. Every member of the COM
pany is a comedian, and every feature
is new. Jack Gays summer home,
morning, noon, and evening, in the
three acts, is full of laugh features.
"My Wife's Family" is very cleverly
written piece OF comedy, and the COM
pany has not failed to grasp every
feature OF fun making. The special
ties are all new and first class. In
fact, it is impossible to pick flaw in
the enjoyable features OF the evenings
entertainment. People 60 to the opera
house to be amused, and this COM
pany has caught the popular chord.
They will he greeted by a full house if
ever they should come to Decatur
again.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-12-21
KILLED HIMSELF
Harry McCarl Commits Suicide
With Shotgun

Harry McCarl aged "a years, son Of
II. S. McCarl of this city instantly
killed himself Monday evening.
The young man had been dissipating
during the past two weeks and not
feeling we'll had remained at home with
his mother during the afternoon.
About 4:30 Mrs. McCarl went down
town to do some shopping and accom-
panied her husband to the Catholic
supper. Mr.. McCarl remained at the
drug store and his wife hurried home
to get supper for her son. This was
shortly after six O'Clock and the house
was dark on her arrival home. AS she
opened the door she smelled an odor
as though something was burning.
Fearing fire she started up stairs to see
where Harry was. First she saw his
hat on the floor then in the twilight
distinguished his form on the floor.
The frightened mother rushed to G. A.
Williams residence and had him re-
turn home with her. Entering the
room up stairs Mr.. Williams found the
unfortunate young man already dead,
having placed the muzzle of a shotgun
in his mouth and discharged the piece.
Mr.. Williams stated that Harry had
been over to his house until supper
time and when the meal was ready Mrs.
Williams invited him to remain and
eat with them, but he said he would
go home and soon return. Harry had
not left Mr.. Williams house more
than fifteen minutes before Mrs. Nc
Carl came running in calling for aid.
Sheriff Campbell and Coroner Ten
nant were soon called in and an exam
lnation of the wound makes it appear
that there was no shot in the gun and
that death was caused by conclusion
and loss of blood, as at such short
range had the cartridge contained shot
or bullets the lead would have torn its
way out and death would have been
instantaneous, while in this case the
laceration is entirely on the inside OF
the mouth and there is evidence OF
struggling after the shot was fired.