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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
EXTENT OF THE VICTORY.
Russians BraUe Stand = Burning
Bodies-7O0,OOO Men IN Action.

with tho Tananese Left Armies March 10
The Japanese occupation of Moukden colhpletes
the serious defeat Of General kuropatKlhs ar
mics It is as yet impossible to say whelher the
victory is decisive enough to END the war out
the belief prevailing in these armies is that II
will hasten the conclusion of peace me Rus
sian losses have been very heavy. Although
the figures have not been reported. it is believed
that they will reach nearly 100000. The Jap
anese also lost heavily, perhaps half as many
rs the Russians
The fanking movement Of the lefE armies was
successful in every detail The resistance OF the
Russians in the villages northwest OF the angie
formed BIZ the railroad and the Hun River was
most determined to the very last, and many OF
the japanese attacks We're unsuccessful Inc
villages were strongly defended, the Russians
having at some places three lines OF trenches
and several bitches while they used many ma
chine guns. Hundreds of lives were sacrlnceu
1n attempts to capture them
Thousands OF dead We're left on the field, and
this evening great fires are burning in all direc-
lions vhers the cremations are going on.
The Japanese take the long expected occupa-
lion of Moukden philosophically. They are de-
lighted over the successful outcome of the
operations, but they have too much hard work
ahead to give them time for celebrations.
The Russians in all directions fought splen-
didlv making desperate stands and holding
their positions until forced out by the thanking
movement. The holding Of the villages in the
angle against General Oku's army was particu-
1arly valuable. as it allowed the main force
along the ShalIhe time to retire in good order
The destruction of the railroad bridge across
the Hun River probably will interfere greatly
with the japanese use of the railway to bring
up supplies. This is the first time the Russians
have attempted 10 destroy the railroad.
The Japanese captured enormous quantities
of supplies and ammunition at various places
and It is believed that the retreating Russians
carried off only small quantity.
conservative estimate places the forces
actually engaged in the fighting at three hun
dred and fifty thousand on each side, and the
total number Of men on both sides at more than
million.
The whole movement extensive and
so quietly carried out that details cannot be
obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
DARLINGTON DOESN'T LIKE COPPER.
Says Other Things Are Better for Purifca.
of Water

Health Commissioner Darlington does not agree
with DIR. Thomas ]. Keenan,, the associate editor
of THE American Druggist that water may be
purified large scale by passing electric
current through two large copper plates immersed
in it.
THAT may kill germs, said DR.. Darlington yes
terday, but there other things far better The
chief thing Is to get a pure water supply in the
place. After that, 9S cent OF the germs
be removed by ftering.
The presence OF a copper solution in drinking
is bad for people, and would not be practical
BILE a large scale. We have used this form of
purifying the water of that little branch of the
Croton which runs past Brewsters but it wouldn't
do use it on a large scale II would mean simply
that people would be drinking dirty water with
chemicals and dead germs in it, rather than clean
water without refuse OF any kind. The copper
plates should be kept last resort"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
MORGAN HELPS TREATY.
Continued from first page.

thing little short of q hoax. AS the reaoins
proceeded smiles changed to laughter anu
finally the entire Senate gave way to paroxysms
Of mirtb to the manifest Indignation OF inc
Senator from Alabama, who preserved ms sei'-
GUS demeanor throughout the reading
''If testimony of this character constitutes tie
basis of Democratic opposition; if disappoihse"
concessionaires have furnished TO our tfiei'o'
on the other side the material for their antagoh-
ism to the Dominican protocol, 1t is hign tinle
TO vote and let them show the full measure Oh
their creduIity," declared Senator Spooner' ous
the Senate adjourned without action.
Later prominent Senators described the
Reeder treaty as the most superbly ridiculous
document that was conceived and de-
clared that Senator Morgan had discovered
mares nest'-an opinion in which several lead
ing Democrats seemed to acquesce. No agree
nent was reached with regard to adjournment
to-day, although it is expected that the Senate
will meet In this session for the last time on
Saturday. The Senate is awaiting the nonaina-
lions of certain judges for Illinois judicial dis
tricts which the President wishes confirmed.
There is some question regarding the legality
OF recess appointments to life Offices, and high
opinion is divided the subject Under the
circumstances the President hopes to select the
incumbents of the proposed judicial offices and
secure their confirmation by the Senate before
that body takes its final adjournment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
II RACE TO THE SUNGARI.
British Believe Russians W1iU Make
for Hmbin-The Loan.

London. March 17.-An unconfrmed report
from st. Petersburg states that General Kuro-
patkin will retreat, not to Hardin, but to Kirin
and Vladivostok. This, however, is regarded
here improbable. and the ensuing fortnight
is expected to witness keen race between the
Russians and Japanese for the great railway
bridge over the Sungari River, it is believed
that after Tie Pass there is no fortified place
of sufficient strength at which to make stand
until the Russians reach Hardin. If Kuropat-
kin should be able to make successful retire
ment thither it is thought that he would be
able TO add some fifty thousand fresh troops
to his exhausted army.
A question discussed here is the possibility of
Russia evacuating Vladvostok and concentrat-
ing its garrisons at Hardin.
Various reports giving the alleged terms on
which Russia has obtained loan through the
French syndicate current here and on the
Continent. These reports are conflicting in de-
tails, but agree that the loan is for a short
term; that the amount is about $125 600 900
and the rate about 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
LoNGACRE ELECTRoLIERs PRESENTED
Gift of William G. Muschenheim and Others
Unveiled Yesterday.

The two big bronze electroliers. presented n +be
city by William C. Muschenhem and Others in
Longacre Square. were unveiled yesterday after
noon. Among those present at the ceremony were
MI and Mrs. Calvin Tomkins. Mr. and hrs r
3. Lamb Charles V Fornes Mr. and Mrs. Fred
erica Crowninshield, Borough President Taffen
John ID. Crimmins. DR.. Darlington w c. Muschen-
helm and Mr.. and Mrs. John De Witt Warner.
The presentation speech was made by MI Tom
king and Mr.. Fornes responded on behalf of the
city. Frederic 5 Lamb and several others made
brief addresses Mr. Lamb said IN part:
The electroliers Just presented TO the CITY are
among the first gifts from private sources for
simple fixtures. Buildings have been endowed
libraries built, great public monuments created but
this Is one of the first efforts toward the better
ment OF the simple fixtures of the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
THE MIKADO,S MESSAGE.
THANKS the 4rmies and Erpects
EUen Greater EGertiOns.

Toxic. March 16.-The Emperor of Japan has
sent the following message to his victorious
Manchurian armies:
Since autumn the enemy erected strong de-
fences around Moukden, held the district with
superior force and confident Of victory.
Our Manchurian armies however, forestalling
the enemy, boldly and vigorously assumed the
offensive. and after strenuOusly fighting for more
than ten days and nights, through snow and
biting wind. defeated their strong foe. driving
him to Tie Pass. taking tens of thousands of
prisoners. and otherwise inlicting serious in
3uries
BY this signal victory our Manchurian armies
nave enhanced the military prestige of our
country at home and abroad we are deeplv
gratifed by the courage and endurance with
which our officers and men have been able 10
achieve such a great success and we look 70
you for even greater exertions in the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
FUTURE OF PHILIPPINES.
TAFT STATES THE POLICY.
Indefinite Retention for Purposes of
Development.

Washington March 16.-In order to allay any
rnisapprehension relative TO the policy of the
administration with respect TO the future of the
Philippines, Secretary Taft to-day made public
the text of letter he wrote to John n. Blair.
of New-York. bearing directly on that subject.
The Secretary says plainly that the poilcy OF
the administration is the indefinite retention of
the Philippines ''for the purpose of developing
the prosperity and the self-governing capacity
of the Filipino people" What shall be done
when they have reached condition where they
can safely be trusted with their own govern
ment the Secretary believes to be a question
which doubtless will have to be settled by an
other generation. Mr.. Taft's letter follows:
March 16. 1905.
My Dear Sir: / have your letter of March 8;
in which you say that commonly Iep y
INTERPRETATION of nv remarks before the mouse
Committee on Ways and Means is that 1t is the
purpose of the administration TO give Hut
pendence TO the F'ilipinos within the next Tour
years, and that this produces great tnd l.uy
about investments iii the Phlnppmes' sio"lns
in great part out of the undercurrent OF uoupI
to what the future Of those ISLANDS Is TO De.
In reply / beg to say that 1 cannot prevent
msconstructiOn of my remarks except py re-
peating to you what I actually think in regard
to the matter
THE POLICY OF THE ADMINISTRATION is THE
INDEFINITE RETENTION OF THE PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING
THE PROSPERITY AND THE sELF-GOVERNlN6
POLICY RESTS ON THE CONVICTION THAT THE
PEOPLE ARE NOT NOW CAPABLE OF SELF
GOVERNMENT AND WILL NOT BE FOR A LONG
PERIOD OF TIME; CERTAINLY NOT FOR GEN
GRAFTON, AND PROBABLY NOT FOR LONGER
PERIOD THAN THAT. AND THAT UNTIL THEY
ARE READY FOR sELF-GOyERNMENT 1T WOULD
BE VIOLATION OF TRUST FOR THE UNITED
STATES TO ABANDON THE ISLANDS.
The question as to the future, however, is
one wholly of conjecture. The important fact
is the present policy, which is that OF the IN
definite retention of the islands. What shall
be done in the future. when the people have
reached a condition where they can be safely
trusted with their own government, IS a ques-
ton which will doubtless have to be settled by
another generation than the present, both OF
the American and of the Philippine people, to
whose wisdom and generosity we may safely
trust the solution of the problem. Should the
Philippine people, when fit for self-government,
demand independence L should be strongly in
favor of giving it to them, and have no doubt
that the American people of the next generation
would be of the opinion.
I think it much more likely, however, that
after the Filipino people shall have been as
ISOLATED with the American people for a gen.
GRAFTON or more and shall have tasted the pros
perity they will find behind the national tariff
wall, they will prefer relation to America like
that of Canada or Australia to England to one
OF absolute independence. Very respectfully
yours, WILLIAM H. TAFT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
TERRORIST THREATS.
r4rmy Stores at MOsc05U IN Danger
-The Liberals Actire.

has been caused here and at Moscow by the
receipt of anonymous letters announcing the
intention 10 blow up public buildings The
threat as 10 Moscow applied particularly to the
depots of army stores destined for Manchuria.
The action OF the Moscow Corn Exchange in
voting address to the Emperor the sub
5ect Of his recent rescript shows the extent of
the Liberal movement. only two of the forty
six members present raising a timid voice
against the address. which contained a refer
ence TO 'liberating the people" Even these
two later signed the address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17

ST. Petersburg. March 16.-The zemstvos ana
doumas through Russia are taking advantage
of the imperial ukase issued simultaneously
with the rescript, comforting upon individuals
and institutions" the right freely to send petit
lions to the Emperor through the committee OF
Ministers on all questions affecting the welfare
of the empire. to demand representation upon
the commission which is celebrating the re-
script The Importance of the ukase which
was largely overlooked at the time, has now
become powerful weapon in the hands of the
Liberals. who contend that it necessarily car
ries with it a complete guarantee Of freedom of
speech and assembly, without which the right
to offer petitions general questions would
necessarily be a farce. and also freedom of the
press for the discussion of such questions.
The popular bodies now intend, in order to
force a test of the governments sincerity,
openly 20 organize clubs for the purpose of de-
batting political questions. The Moscow and St
Petersburg zemstvos have already voted strong
resolutions demanding representation on the
reScript commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
sUsTAINs COLOR LINE IN SCHOOL.
Indiana Jury Decides White Boy Need Not
March with Colored
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Indianapolis, March 16.-James Ward, whose
parents recently moved to Muncie from Virginia.
refused to march in line with a colored boy when
requested to do so by the teacher OF the Roosevelt
School The teacher tried force the boy to march
beside the colored lad, and he quit school.
His parents refused to compel him to return. and
quires parents to keep their children in school a
certain number of months each year. The trial
was held before jury and Mr. Ward was acauit-
ted, the jury deciding that the teacher had no
right To force associates the Ward child that
were distasteful 10 him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
JURY WOULD NOT CONVICT GIRL.

Helen Gates the girl from Hastines who WAS
arrested charge OF forgery. was aoquitSt bv a
jury before Judge Newburger. in General n ,ssions
yesterday. The complainant was Peter A Rooa n
carriage builder OF No. ii2 West 4ath-at y;,ha
said that he had cashed check for $40 sirneJ
-. Mcclure drawn on the West Side Rank ,Tbu
check proved to be bad. The girl said che 80
received the check from Mcclure. with whom she
many checks on the West side RANK h,,, nv ne. |.
this particular one had been forged I,be INN t'r,
was out about 1--WE minutes "e jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
GRAND JURY HEARS DEFENCE.
Refuses to Indict Man Charged with Murder
-Goff Discharges Him.

For the first time record in New-York County
The grand jury yesterday heard the defence OF a
man accused of murder and then refused to indlct
him. this action leading to his discharge from Gus
tody. The man IS David Kramer of No 425 East
Szd-st who on December q killed his brother-in-
Law, Abraham Mayer, I'm saloon at No PCS West
14Sth-st. - 49, ~ 'o7S
Kramer said he had been in partnershin with
Mayer, and Mayer stole $3.50 from him ana ran
away ry he returned TO resume the partnership.
I ICY haa = quarrel and s.ayer drew a revolver
hIaneT SAID ne then drew "a pistol and shot MAYER
az sci eighteen witnesses of the shooting
corroborated kraner's testimony ~ ''s
After the grand jury announced the refussi e.
lnolct, Kramer was taken before Recorder Clnff
VINO merely looked at him ana said ''You are dis,'
charged. krameTs wife met him i'm the corridor
and embraced him with tears OF joy They wen,
home together. 0S "e''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
KING EDWARD INDISPOSED.
Prince of Wales Receives in Behalf of His
Royal Father.

London, March fixing Edward is suffering
from slight cold. and consequently the Prince Of
Wales in behalf Of his majesty held to-day's
levee at St. James Palace. The function was not
largely attended The American Embassy was
represented by Secretary John Ridgely Carter, Sec
ond Secretary Craig w. Wadsworth and William
Phillips, private secretary to Ambassador Choate
The Kings indisposition, it is asserted at Buck
tngham Palace, Is trivial. He received Foreign
Secretary Lansdowne the Brazilian Minister and
others in audience this morning, but it was con-
sidered advisable that he should remain indoors for
q day two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington. March Is-The Senate In executive
session to-day confirmed the following nominations;
Secretaries OF Embassy-John w. Garrett, OF
Maryland. nc ST Petersburg; George Barclay Rives.
OF Ncw-Jersey. at Vienna
Seerstarics &c legation Roger sherman Gates
EuuteU. OF Illinois. at The Hague; Paul Grand
d'hauteVillc, nf Rhode Island at Bcrne.
Also number at puStmasters and promotions
and appointments In the navy and revenue cutter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
GERMAN LOAN TO JAPAN.
Bankers SAID To Be FaU0rablg
Considering Proposal.

Berlin, March 1.-THE "Lokal-Anzeiger" says
Japan is sounding German f1nanciers with
reference TO placing a Japanese loan on the
German market. The results Of the Interchange
OF views are not yet known. but t. is not i'm
probable, the "Lokal-Anzeiger' says that
bankers will agree to accept Japan's Offer The
conferences SO far have been merely pre-
lininary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
MRS. HOWE FAvoRs DRESS REFORM
lay TELEdnAPH 10 rHE :

IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIsUNE,I
Boston March 16.--Airs. Julia Ward Howe favors
dress reform and In an address before the Harvey
Class of East Boston young women criticised cor
sets and the modern fashion In dress.
Her Maker would not recognize the woman OF
to-day. changed has become her form by tightly
laced corcets," said Mrs Howe. How different
form the Venus of Milo! She had a beautiful. sub
stantial and natural waist"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
"A BOMB IN THE CAPITAL.
ErpLosion Near Po6edonostsef' s
H0me-No One Hurt.

London. March IA dispatch from st.
Petersburg to news agency reports that late
last night a bomb exploded the tramway
line close to the residence of NJ Pobiedonost-
self, procurator general of the Holy Synod.
No one was injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
SCHOONER BLOCKS D., L. AND w.
Sticks in Passaic Drawbridge-Trafic Held
Up Two Hours.

Newark, n. J.. March 16 (Special).-A schooner
got stuck in the draw of the bridge OF the Iacka-
wanna railroad across the Passaic at O'clock
tonight. and stopped traffic on the road for two
hours. The schooner was finally hauled out bv
a tug
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
LEGISLATION TO SAVE MRS. VALENTINO

Trenton N j., March lG.-Assemblyman Mat
thews announced tonight that he will introduce
In the legislature bill aboshing the death penalty
for women convicted OF murder. The measure wifi
provide for the resenteneing OF any woman now
Mrs. Anna Valentino. OF Hachanaacl from
the death penalty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
vLAolvosTons NEW COMMANDER

ST Petersburg, March 16.-General Kazibee
has been appointed commander in chief of the
forces at Vladivostok. n. Bobrinsky succeeds
Count Vorontsof- Dashkoff as president ne the
organizing committee of the Red Cross.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
RUSSIA'S TASK HOPELESS
ARMY, NEEDED At HOME.
Ill Poland Ready to Rise-M 1tadt
Lac an Caucasus.

Warsaw. March 16.-One Of the highest ofii-
Gals In Poland, in the course OF conversation
to-day. said:
IT is all very we'll to talk or contnuihs M
diers no guns and with the theatre OF WaI 90
far away we are unable to transport .toops
quickly, the war now appears to be ended.
II IS trIe we have soldiers in the empire Dus
It is Impossible to withdraw them from Cent la
and Southern Russia to Manchuria WINE tne =
disturbances continue. All is quiet IN Poiahd
now but let orders for mobilization be given
and we shall have a revolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17
TO PREVENT r.

TO PREVENT THE GRIP
Laxative Bromo pinine, the world vide cold ana e.r,
remedy removes the for fuIt rsr. ~
look for signature OF r. ". Grove. 2gc. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-17

Tiais. March 16.-Martisl law has been de-
clared in the Ozurgeti and Senakh districts IN
the government of Kutais. and also at KIN
tryschi, in the government of BatOum.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-11

after so doing was taken with a
severe pain in his left leg. A ply
sician was called and he seemed
to be better. This morning he sat
up on the side Of his bed and
drank a cup of tea, but about 9
o'clock he died from paralysis Of
the heart. Mr.. McCoach was a
pioneer resident of this city and
county. He was born in Ireland
in 1881, but when a lad came to
America and settled near Sisters
vile about the first day of Octo-
Der, 1916. For many years ne
assisted his father on farm and
continued this business, in addi-
ton to buying and selling cattle.
When the oil excitement swept
over this section of the county
Mr.. McCoach moved to Sisters
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-11

byterian church in this city, was
director in the Peoples Ma
tional bank of this city, had held
several offices of trust, was one
OF the honest, reliable citizens of
our county. A kind and charita-
bic man, a kind husband, a loving
and devoted father and a citizen
with a public spirit who will be
missed in our city. May his rest
be sweet and his resurrection the
happy one of the Christian.
The funeral will be held Mon
day afternoon at the family res
idence on Charles street, at 2
o'clock. Rev. r. A. Anderson,
pastor of the Presbyterian church,
will conduct the services. Inter
ment will be made at Oakwood
cemetery.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-11

About 9 o'clock this morning
Samuel McCoach passed from
time to eternity at his home in
this city very suddenly and unex-
pectedly. The cause of his death
was paralysis of the heart. About
one month ago he was sitting in a
barber chair when he was sud-
denly taken with a severe pain
in the back of his neck, and had
to be assisted to his home, but
apparently recovered. Last night
about s o'clock he was at the Of
flee of Robert Mccormick talking
apparently in his usual health.
He went home, retired and soon
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-11
Standard Oil Co. Stops
Operations in Kansas

ters, and, while no explanation
was given, it is supposed the op-
position the company has met at
the hands Of Kansas legislators is
responsible for the action. East
ern oil men estimate that the CON-
pany has more than $4,000, 1000
invested in the Western fields up
on which it has not yet realized.
The order to suspend work was
issued by Daniel j. ODay.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-11
Town Marshal Hing
Meets Horrible Death

ice, turned over and, catching
him under the boiler, crushed him
to death. The unfortunate man
was past 60 years of age and a
veteran of the Civil war. He had
been town marshal Of Macksburg
for twenty-one years, and was
widely known throughout the
surrounding country.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-11
Special to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
Marietta, O., Feb. 11.-Marshal
John King, of the town of Macks-
burg, in the north end of Wash
ington county, met with a horri-
BILE death at noon yesterday. He
was hauling large oil well boiler
when the wagon slipped on the