Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 26, Number 9, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 4 May 1904 — Page 2

LOUISIANA PURCHASE MONUMENT.

The center around which occurred the opening ceremonies of the world’s fair, and President Roosevelt and President Francis, who participated prominently in the ceremonies.

SERIOUS DEFEAT OF CZAR’S FORCES Five-Da.yßa.ttle Along the Ya.lu Ervds irv Utter Rout—Antving Abandoned and Burned—Both Sides Suffer Heavy Loss.

Tokio, May 2.—The Japanese on Sunday captured Chiutiencheng, ten miles north of Antung, which is regarded as the key to the Russian position on the right bank of the Yalu river. It is expected that the Russians will retreat to Fenghuaneheng, which is on the road to Liaoyang. Russians Burn Antung. Tokio, May 2. —The Russians were forced to abandon Antung Sunday. They burned the town and retreated to Fenghuancheng. The Japanese now control the estuary of the Yalu. Five Days of Fighting. Tokio, May 2.—After five days of fighting, largely with artillery, the first Japanese army under Gen. Kuroki, has forced a crossing of the Y'alu river, and on Sunday, with a gallant infantrycharge covering a frontage of four miles, it drove the Russians from Chiutiencheng and the heights on the right bank of the Iho or Aida river, which enters the Yalu from the north almost opposite Wiju. The Japanese turned the left flank of the Russian position, and in the battle of Sunday they swept away the new front interposed by the Russians to check their onward movement. The present position of the Japanese is a dominating one, and they may force the abandonment of the defenses erected by the Russians at Antung and other points lower down the river. * The Losses. The Japanese losses on the Y'alu Sunday were about 700 killed and wounded. The Russians lost over 800 men. The Japanese captured 28 quick-firing guns, 20 officers and many men. Movement Began Tuesday. Gen. Kuroki began the movement on Tuesday by ordering a detachment of the imperial guards division to seize the island of Kurito, which is in the Y’alu above Wiju, and a detachment of the second division to seize the island of Kineito. which is situated below Wiju. The detachment of the imperial guards met with some resistance, but it succeeded in clearing the enemy out and occupied Kurito island. Russians Bombard Wiju. During these movements on the islands the Russians opened fire on the e-Japanese with eight 9V2 centimeter guns from, a hill behind Chiutiencheng and two Hotchkiss guns which were mounted on the bank of the river at Kojsan. where the Russians seeme.d to have established their headquarters. One battery of Japanese artillery, which hau taken a position on a hill to the east of Wiju, fired three volleys at Kosan, and at noon of Tuesday the Russian batteries behind Chiutiencheng shelled Wiju. wounding one Japanese soldier with shrapnel. On YVediesday the Russians resumed the bombardment of Wiju, firing at intervals throughout the day. The Japanese artillery did not respond to this fire. Japs Cross the River. The Twelfth division of the Japanese army was chosen to make the first crossing of the Yalu. It began its preparations on Friday by driving the Russians from their position on the hank of the Two Children Burned to Death. Williamsport, Pa., Aprib3o.—Marville and Constance Allen, aged 12 and 8 years respectively, were burned to death by the destruction of their parents' home at Austin, Potter county, late Thursday night. The parents of the children were absent. A Heavy Loss. Racine, Wis., April 30. —A fire ■which started at five o'clock Friday evening in the Fish Brothers’ wagon factory did about $60,000 damage, which is covered by Insurance.

river opposite Suikochin, which is eight miles above YViju and the point selected for the crossing. This division constructed a pontoon bridge over the river and at three o’clock Saturday morning it began crossing. The entire division passed over the river during the day, and by six o'clock Saturday evening it was in the position assigned to it for the battle of Sunday. Russian Fire Silenced. At 20 minutes to 11 o'clock Saturday morning the Russian artillery posted to the north and to the east of Chiutiencheng began shelling the patrols of Japanese infantry which had been dispatched from Kinteito and under Chiutiencheng. The Japanese batteries replied to this shelling and silenced the Russian fire. Later eight Russian guns posted on a hill to the east of the village of Makao opened upon the Imperial guards. To this shelling the Japanese artillery to the east of Wiju responded, and the Rusisans ceased firing. Then both the Chiutiencheng and the Makao batteries reopened, and this fire brought a vigorous response from the chain of Japanese batteries on the Korean side of the river. The Russians fired for two hours before they were silenced. In his report Gen. Kuroki expresses the belief (hat his shelling was very effective against the Russians. A bridge across the main stream of the Y’alu just above Wiju was completed at eight o'clock Saturday night and the second Japanese division and | the imperial guards immediately began ' crossing. They advanced and occupied j the hills back of Kosan. facing the Russian position on the right bank of : the river. All through Saturday night regiment after regiment- of Japanese soldiers; poured across the fridge and i at a late .hour Saturday night Gen. Kuroki telegraphed to the general staff of the army: “I will attack the enemy ; on May .l at dawn.”

The Battle on Sunday. True to his promise Gen. Kuroki at daylight Sunday centered all his artillery on the Russian position between Chiutiencheng and Yoshoko. To this 1 fire the Russians made reply with all 1 their batteries. At, seven olclock in j the morning the Russian battery at Y’oshoko was silenced and half an hour ’ later Gen. ICurori ordered his line, i stretching for four miles, to attack. The Japanese infantry, on the word of command, charged across the Iho, wading that stream breast deep and began storming the heights at 15 minutes past eight. At nine o’clock they had swept the Russian line hack across the plateau! Victory Is Minimized. St. Petersburg, May 2. —The Japanese victory is minimized, as it Is declared It was not the purpose of the Russians to hold the Y’alu, and that the real test will come when the Japanese approach Fenghaancheng, on the road to Liaoyang. It. is declared that only 5,000 Russian troops defended the banks of the river \ and that their only effort was to harass i the Japanese, Not Guilty. Dedham, Mass., April 28. —Harris E. Dexter, the 14-year-old Randolph boy who hat been on trial here on a charge of causing the death of bis brother Parker, was found not guilty Wednesday afternoon. The jury decided that the shooting was accidental. Bad Fire in Minnesota Bralnard, Minn., April 28.—A firs which started at midnight Tuesday destroyed the greeter part of the business portion of this town, causing a loss which Is estimated, at $150,000.

TRAINING OF THE FILIPINOS The Establishment of American Trade School System Promises Excellent Results. The average Filipino does not taka kindly to manual work, says the Shanghai Times. The tropical climate and his past education are all against him, and it would be almost surprising if things were other than they are. Four centuries of Spanish misrule have left a lasting impression on the natives of the Philippine islands that hand labor Is degrading and that anyone earning his living by this means is lower than the Chinese coolie, which means much from the standpoint of a Filipino. This prejudice against honest work must be overcome before anx great headway can be made in the industrial world. It Is hoped that this will be accomplished by the industrial and trade schools now established, or to be established, throughout the archipelago. The Spanish government attempted to do something in this line, and in March, 1891; a school of arts and trades was established in Manila, and about the same time another in Iloilo. Elaborate courses were laid out on paper, and at first the schools were crowded, but owing to the fact that suitable facilities were not provided, that supplies were not forthcoming, and also because of the natural indifference of the natives to exertion, the school languished, and was of little practical value. A school of agriculture was established even earlier than the trade schools, but this also was more or less of a failure, as were the others.

In the act establishing an educational system In the archipelago by the Americans money was appropriated for a trade school in Manila. This school secured a few carpenter’s tools and began work in a very limited way on January 7, 1902. A month later classes in telegraphy were established. Great opportunities await the educated Filipino in all branches of industry, and as soon as he is capable of filling them, good positions will be open to him. One very important line of work In which the Filipino has great opportunity for advancement is in the telegraph division of th.e constabulary. All lines not under the control of the military department are now in charge of this arm of the civil government. Eventually all will be under its direction. Success in this department of the trade school seemed certain,, and there was apparently a great desire on the part of the students to get out into the field as operators. In manual work the Filipino boy seems In many ways to be equal to the American hoy. In neatness ha excels; Ir, accuracy of work he falls short. So long as his work appears well he seems satisfied, hut he is slow, and where much physical exertion is required, the American boy can easily outdistance the Filipino. The need of more modern tools and methods is most apparent. In Manila, to a small degree, they are up to date, but in the country, as a rule, they aVe r.ot. Schools for instruction In handicraft are now being carried on In Zamboanga with Moro teachers; In Tagbilaran, Bohol; Cuyo. Cuyo island; San Isidro, province of Nueva Ecija, and in Baguio, Benguet province; and money has been appropriated for the establishment of an industrial school for the Igorrotes in Lepanto-Bontoc province, and another in Nueva Vlscaya, many days’ travel from civilization. The schools already established have been successful in a modest way. The equipment has been extremely practical, the object made having been such as could he used in the home or the schoolroom. In Manila the work of the trade school has been more of a modern, practical education along different industrial lines. An es fort has been made to find out the needs, of the country, find then try to fit young men to fill them.

Korean Mourning. When Koreans don mourning the first stage demands a hat as large asadiminutive open clothes basket. It is.’four feet in circumference, and completely conceals the face, which is hidden further by a piece of coarse lawn stretched upon two sticks, and held just below the eyes. In this stage nothing whatever of the face may be seen. Tho second stage is denoted by the removal of the screen, The third period is manifested through the replacement-of the inverted basket by the customary headgear. made in straw color. The ordinary head covering takes the shape of the high-crowned hat worn by Welsh women, with a broad brim, made iq black gauze upon a bamboo frame. Hawaiian National Hymn. The Hawaiian national hymn is making its progress round the world, and soon it will be like the British empire, on which the sun never sets. It was Introduced a few years ago at Yale university, where it is known a3 the “Boola” song. A Y’ale graduate took it to Japan and taught It to the Japanese soldiers, who liked it, aind may even now be trying to "boo” the Russian bear with it. Another Yale man set patriotic words to it, and the Macedonians use it as a war song to arouse enthusiasm In --their fight against the Turk. Fate’ of Philippine Teachers. The condition of the climate in the Philippines Is being thoroughly advertised. According to one of the leading educators of the islands, of the Americans who went out as teachers and died during the past year, 15 per cent were killed by "Ladrones,” 25 per cent, of smallpox, and only 20 per cent from causes ordinarily found in the United States. Some 38 teachers resigned by reason of ill health, 93 left the service because their time had expired, 21 left to go Into civil administration, and 50 to enter business.- -Boston Advertiser.

THE GREAT FAIR IS OPENED EVENT AT ST. LOUIS WITNESSED A BY LARGE CROWD. ▲ Brief Description of the Proceedings—President Sends Hiß Con- , / gratulations. St Louis, May 2. —Representing • larger expenditure than any similar enterprise heretofore attempted on this continent, greater in its ambition and wider in its scope than any previous effort of its kind, the Louisiana Purchase exposition was formally opened Saturday afternoon. The inaugural exercises could hardly have been improved upon Extreme care had been taken in the arrangements of the day’s programme. Its length had been calculated to a nicety that all things might be finished at noon exactly, but as is usual in quch cases, the programme dragged out beyond its expected time. It was arranged that President Roosevelt should press the button at exactly 12 o’clock, but when that hour arrived several of the addresses had not been completed. At approximately 12:15, St. Louis time, In order that his time might not be -encroached upon, the signal yras given to President Roosevelt that all filings were ready. His response was quick, and in a few seconds came the answering touch over the wire from the white house. This officially opened the exposition, but It was determined to conclude the programme, and the signal for the actual opening, for the unfurling of the flaps, the ringing of bells and the operation of the great cascades was not given by Director of Works Taylor until 1:04. It was several minutes later than that when President Francis, of the exposition, formally announced that the fair was open to the world. Promptly at the hour set the officers and directors of the exposition, the members of the national commission and of the board of lady managers were gathered at the Administration building, where, as rapidly as possible, they were formed into a procession and marched to the plaza of St. Louis, In the center of the grounds, where the formal exercises of the opening were conducted. The participants in the exercises quickly took their places at the base of the Louisiana monument, where a small stand had been’erected for the speakers and seats provided for the listeners. The assemblage was called to order without delay by President D. R. Francis, of the exposition, who requested the audience to rise while Rev. Frank M. Gunsaulus, of Chicago, delivered the vocation.

At the conclusion of his address President Francis recognized William H. Thompson, of the committee on grounds and buildings, who presented to President Francis Isaac S. Taylor, the director of the works. Mr..Taylor delivered lo President keys of the exposition and presented diplomas of merit to the chiefs of his staff. The grand chorus, “Hymn of the West,” was then sung’by a choir led by Alfred Ernst. The music of the hymn was by John Knowles Payne, and It* words were written by Edmund Clarence Stedman. The words of the hymn are as follows: O, Thou, whose glorious orbs on high Engird the Earth with splendor round, From out Thy secret place draw nigh "The courts and temples of this ground; Eternal Light, Fill with Thy might These domes that In Thy purpose grew. And lift a nation's heart anew! Illumine Thou each pathway here, To show the marvels God hath wrought Since first Thy people’s chief and seer Looked up with that prophetic thought. Bade Tim% unroll The fateful scroll, And empire unto Freedom gave From cloudiarid height to tropic wave. Pou’fed through the gateways of the North Thy mighty rivers Join their tide, ’ ’And on the wings of morn sent forth, Their mists the fur-off peaks divide. By Thee unsealed. The mountains yield Ores that the wealth of Ophir shame. And gems enwrought of seven-hued flame. Lo, througlPwhat years the hath lain At Thine own time to give increase— The greater and the "lesser grain. The ripening boil, the myriad fleece! Thy .creatures graze Appointed ways; League after league across the land The ceaseless herds obey Thy hand. Thou, whose high archways shine most clear Above the plenteous western plain, Thine ancienWYibes from round the sphere To breathe Us quickening air Aftd> smiles the sun To see made one Their brood throughout Earth's greenest space. Land of the new and lordlier race! President Francis .then introduced Mayor Rolla Wells, of St. Louis, who spoke briefly extending to the people of the United States and to the residents of countries abroad a cordial Welcome to the city of St. Louis when they should visit the exposiiion. Other speakers were: Hon. Thomas H. Carter, president of the national commission, on behalf of that body; Senator Burnham, for the senate; James A. Tawney, of Minnesota, for the national house of representatives; E. H. Harriman, for the domestic exhibitors, and Michel La Grave, of France, for the foreign exhibitors. The chorus of ''America” was then sung and Hon. William R. Taft, secretary of war, acting as the representative of the president of the United States, delivered the last address of the day. Victim of Apoplexy. St. Paul, Minn., May 2.—C01. A. R. Kiefer, republican candidate for comptroller in the. city election to be decided next Tuesday, died very suddenly of apoplexy at the Ryan hotel at noon Sunday. Mr. Kiefer was formerly a member of congress from this district, and served a term as mayor of this city. — Well-Known Composer Dies. Prague, Bohemia, May 2.—Pan Antonio Dvorak, the composer, formerly director of the Conservatory of Music, New York, died suddenly here Sunday of apoplexy.

STATE NEWS HAPPENINGS.

ON THE FIRST BALLOT. The Republican Convention Nominated J. F. Hanly For Governor. Indianapolis,, Ind., April 28. —The republican state convention Wednesday nominated J. Frank Hanly, of Lafayette, for governor on the first ballot. The nomination was the result of a stampede precipitated by Madison county which, before a count was made by the tellers, changed its vote, which had been divided among the other candidates, W. L. Penfleld, of Auburn; W. L. Taylor, of Indianapolis, and Warren G. Sayre, of Wabash, and voted as a unit- for Hanly. Other counties followed quickly with similar action and when It was evident that’ Hanly was the choice of the convention, Mr. Sayre moved that the nomination of Mr. Hanly be made unanimous. After short speeches by the remaining gubernatorial candidates the motion was carried amid prolonged applause. The men nominated without opposition are: Charles W. Milieu attorney general; John V. Hadley, supreme judge, Third district; David E. Sherrick, auditor of state; Daniel E. Storms, secretary of state; Nat U. Hill, treasurer of state; Fassett A. Cotton, superintendent of public instruction: Oscar H. Montgomery, supreme judge, Second district George W. Self, of Corydon, was nominated for reporter of the supreme court, and J. H. Stubbs, of Indianapolis, for state statistician. The platform as adopted reads: ‘‘The people demand a continuance of the present stable and prosperous conditions, and we therefore favor the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for president and hereby instruct the delegates chosen by this convention to support his candidacy. We pledge anew our confidence in the wisdom and efficacy of the protective tariff. We favor changes of schedules as conditions demand, consistent with the policy of protection. The republican party has firmly established the gold standard against violent democratic opposition. We have more money among the people than we ever had in the history of the republic. We commend President Roosevelt for his faithful enforcement ®f the laws applicable to combinations of capital in restraint of wholesome trade and commerce, which the democratic party, when in power, refused to execute. We approve the reciprocity treaty with the republic of Cuba. We approve the course of President Roosevelt in protecting the Imperiled interest of Americans upon the Isthmus oil Panama; In promptly recognizing the independence of the people and the republic of Panama, and In securing an interoeeanic canal. We favor the principle of arbitration in the adjustment of International disputes. We believe l,n a just pension policy.” Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge are heartily indorsed, as well as the state administration. The convention was harmonious throughout, with the exception of a challenge from Marlon county, which caused ‘confusion, while the ballot was being taken for state statistician. The nomination of Hugh T. Miller, of Columbus, for lieutenant governor, over Walter Ball, of Muncie, and L. P. Newby, of Knightstown, was made unanimous, on motion of Mr. Ball, after the third ballot. Convention adjourned.

SALOONS MUST FACE STREET. <S ; An Important Decision By the Indiana Supreme Court. Indianapolis, Ind., April 30. —Th-j supreme court of Indiana Friday decided that under the provision of the Nicholson liquor law now in force all saloons must face in -^street. Selling liquor in a saloim that faces in an alley is held to be a violation of law and punishable, even though tho alley might be changed in name to a streqt. TO CONSIDER THE SITUATION. A Meeting of Brazil District Miners Has Been Called. Brazil. Ind., April 30. —President Houston and the national board members from this district have returned from Indianapolis where they have been in conference with the national executive board. A meeting of the miners has beeu called for Saturday to consider the situation before instructing the scale committee, which will meet in joint conference with the operators’ committee, Tuesday. Charged With Grand Larceny. Evansville, Ind., April 30.—H. E. Burchfield, former superintendent, and Harry Walker, chief engineer of the Evansville & Princeton Traction Cos., are in Jail Here charged with grand larceny. Burchfield confessed to having cut up miles of brass and copper wire of the company, which he sold to junk dealers. Murder Is Indicated. Sullivan, Ind.,‘ April 3v. —Homer D. McConnell was burned to death in a cabin under circumstances that indicate his murder. He was missed from home Friday, and in the ashes of a cabin near his home were found his bones. •One Word Is Missing. Indianapolis, Ind., April 30.—The omission of the word "purposely” from the Indictment charging Chas. Eaton, of Princeton, with killing his sister-in-law by shooting her with a pistol, will keep him ohtslde the prison walls.

INDIANA POPULISTS. Meet In State Convention and Name Delegates to National Convention. Indianapolis, Ind., April 29. —The populists of Indiana held a state convention here Thursday and named delegates at large and district delegates to the national convention, which will be held July 4 at Springfield, 111. Resolutions were adopted indorsing Samuel W. Williams, of Vincennes, for the nomination for president and tho delegates were Instructed to exert every effort to secure his nomination. Mr. Williams was put at the head of the Indiana delegation to the national convention. The other delegates at large were: Fred J. S. Robinson, Cloverland; Adam P. Hanna, Waveland; Flavius J. VanVorhls, Indianapolis; A. G. Burkhart, Tipton; John W. George, Frankfort; H. J. Osborne, Veedersburg; Parker T. Brown, Whitehead; Robert Todd, Miami; Thomas Wadsworth, Raglesville. The district delegates named were: ■ First district, S. M. Holcomb, Fort Branch ;~Second, W. B. Wolfe, Oaktown; Third, T. C. Zinkans, Washington, and D. M. Litchlyter, Huntingburg; Fourth, W. T. Carmichael; Walesburg; Fifth, Dr. H. T. Knightly. Oreencastle; Sixth, D. F. Boger, Shelbyvllle;' Seventh, John Medert, Indianapolis; Eighth, W. E. Hurley, Anderson; Ninth, W. B. Gill, Ladoga; Tenth. J. C. Smith, Monticello; Eleventh, William Smith, Logansport; Twelfth, Hiram Mains, Fort Wayne; Thirteenth, John Maugherman, South Bend.

TERRELL WILL APPEAL. Gov. Durbin Instructs the Sheriff to Send Him to An Asylum. Bluffton, Ind., April 30. —John W. Terrell, who became Insane after being convicted by a jury in December of first degree murder for the alleged shooting of his son-in-law, Melvin Wolfe, was Thursday sentenced by Judge Smith to the penitentiary for life. When it became known that Terrell was insane Judge Smith postponed sentenced In order to examine precedents. Friday Sheriff Johnson received a communication from Gov. Durbin instructing him to hold Terrell at Bluffton until Instructions were received from the governor’s office. Terrell’s attorneys have given notice of an appeal. Bluffton, Ind., April 30. —Sheriff Johnson has received instructions from Gov. Durbin to transfer Terrell to the Richmond hospital for the Insane, where he shall be confined until cured, when he shall be removed to the state prison unless otherwise ordered by the chief executive. Killed the Wrong Man. Evansville, Ind., April 28. —Relatives of Mrs. Maria Brandis, who was assaulted by a strange Negro Saturday night, inspected YVednesday the remains of John Baker, -the Negro who was chased into a creek Tuesday by a mob and drowned. They say Baker was not the man who assaulted Mrs. Brandis. Appointed Mayor. Lawrenceburg, Ind., April 29.—Tho city council of Aurora met In special session and unanimously appointed exProsecutlng Attorney Harry R. McMullen as mayor of the city, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James B. Wymond. Mr. McMullen Is one of the loading attorneys for the prosecution in the Gillespie murder case. Only HalD-Her Age. Fort Wayne, Ind., April 2$. —Mrs. Hortens'e V. Root, a widow, 50, was quietly married Wednesday night to Wlllo Ungemach. The wedding was a surprise, as the groom’s father is the w principal of the German Lutheran high school, and the groom only 26 years oid ’ i Attempted Assassination. Jeffersonville, Ind., April 29. —An attempt was made to assassinate D. M. Robins, candidate for mayor on the independent labor Mr. Robins was seated in his home when two bullets crashed through the window, one sylintering the chair on which he was sitting. Terrell Sentenced For Life. Bluffton, Ind., April 29. —John W. Tcrell, the murderer of his son-in-law, Melville Wolfe, was carried Into court Thursday afternoon and sentenced for life. His appearance was that of a dying man, his head hanging down on his breast, the bailiffs on each side holding his coat at this shoulders. Hungarian Labor to Be Substituted. Evansville, Ind., April 30. —About 500 Negroes, who are employed on steamboats touching at this point, will be discharged May 1, and Hungarian labor substituted. The steamboat owners claimed that their boats are often delayed by the refusal of the Negroes to work. Why He Shot Himself. Tipton, Ind., April 30. —George Lee, a wealthy young farmer, who lived near this city, Friday shot himself through the head. For some time Lee’s eyesight had been falling, and he feared that he might become totally blind. Candidate For Bpeaker. Indianapolis, Ind., April 30.— 1 tls stated here by a prominent republican leader that Sidney Cantwell, of Hartford City, will announce as a candidate for speaker of the house as soon as.he Is renominated by his district.