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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-07-24
THE Mining TROUBLES.
Excitement Caused by Acts of
Tennessee Miners Una
bated at Knoxville.
City Full of Troops Waiting to
Be Ordered to the Scene
Of the Trouble.
Miners Still as Determined as Ever
That Convicts Shall Not Work.
Meeting Held.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 22.-Thrlll-
ing scenes were enacted in this city dur
ing the day, and the excitement caused
by the return of the troops and convicts
from Bricevill is undated. The pres
ence Of the largest body of soldiers seen
here since the war and the fact that
they may momentarily be called upon
10 go to battle with four times their
humber Of determined men, each an
adept in the use of firearms, has caused
the streets to be crowded since day
break. The decision of the governor,
who has been in consultation with the
attorney general all day, has not been
received and the troops are taking much
needed rest. There are ten companies
IN all ana contain nearly 900 men.
Careful estimates place the number OF
miners at Coal Creek and Briceville at
1,50o, but the first signs of hostilities
Would Doubtless Call Out
nearly thousand more. General sur
prise is manifested here that the gov
ernor did not accompany the troops
from Nashville The feeling is that
while his presence might not avert
conflict, his absence prevents further
conference with the miners so that the
presence Of the corps will mean the sur
render of the mines or conflict. An
OminCus feature OF the situation is the
QuietLGe and lack of boasting on the
part OF the miners. There is a quiet
determination in their attitude which
indicates desperation. 1t is reported
that Governor Buchanan asked the gov
ernCr Of Georgia for TWO companies of
militia. Sheriff RulEerford, of Ander-
son county, who called on the governor
for troops in the first instance, is re-
ported TO have fed the country.
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A HORRIBuEg STORY.
The Confession of ii Norman tn Killing
Her Husband and Four Children.


The Confession of a NORMAN to Killing
Her Husband and Four Children.
AUSTIN, Pa. July pa startling
story comes from one of the lumber
camps at Kettle creek, this county. In
April, 1889, the people of all this region
were Mortified by the news that Frank
Hancock, lum beIman living at Blue
Run, had murdered four of his children
and committed suicide by hanging him.
self in his house. The news was made
known by Hancochis wife, who had
been absent from mHne on the night of
the tragedy. Her9story was that she
returned home and found the four chill
dren lying dead, some in the house and
some in the yard. They had been
stabbed and frightfully mutilated with
big butcher knife, The eldest child
was II years old. A fifth child, babe,
was asleep and unin5ur at the side Of
one of. its murdered sisters. A note,
apparently in the handwriting of her
bus band, was found in which he con-
fessed the terrible crime, giving his
reason-his desire to rid his wife of
himself and the children because of her
conduct. A report now comes from the
camps at Kettle creek to the effect that
Mrs. Hancock had died, and before the
end came confessed that she and two
men, whom she named, had planned to
kill the husband while the children
slept. The husband was duly des-
patched, when one Of the children
awoke, and the mother stabbed it. The
others being awakened by the noise, all
were killed to destroy their evidence,
except the babe Then, in the midst of
the bloody scene, the note was written
and placed in tie dead mans pocket.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-07-24
Received by the Chamber of Commerce

LONDON, July %. = The American
worlds fair commissioners were received
by the cham Der of commerce during the
day. Sir Cunliffe Owen welcomed
them and promised them the assistance
of the chamber Messrs. Butterworth
and Bullock made speeches in reply,
after which many members made eager
inquiries of the commissioners as to the
position. progress and extent of the
preparations for the fair. The commits
sioners will start for Paris on Friday to
interview M. Guyot, the French minis
ter of public works.
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Big Log Jam at rayIors Falls.

TAYLoRs FALLS, Mimi, July Ca
log jam which is one of the most pict-
uresque that ever formed in the dalles
of the ST. Croix began forming Sunday
morning, between 10, 600, 900 and &c, 00O,-
600 feet Of logs being carried into the
narrows by sudden rise of water and
piled UP to an astonishing height. Men
and teams were Immediately set at work
but have not succeeded in breaking the
jam as yet. This will in all probability
be the last big jam that will ever form
in the dalles, as the dams above can be
so managed as to prevent it in the
future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-07-24
Attempted Train Wreckinr.

CUMBERLAND, Md, July 23.-An at
tempt to wreck train on the Pittsburg
division of the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road, twenty-three miles from here, was
made by placing ebstructions on the
track for half mile, consisting of large
stones and debris. Fortunately signal
stop at Philston had given the express
slow speed when the obstruction was
reached and but slight damage was
done. aos
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-07-24
AGAIN BEATEN.
Another Decision Declaring the Prohibit
tory Law UncOnstitutiOnaI.

YANKToN, s. D., July 23.-Judge
White, of the county court, has sus-
tanned tie demurrer to the Indictment
against John Broker, charged with sell
ing liquor contrary to the prohibitory
law. The decision is similar to that re-
Gently made by Judge Plowman, of the
Black Hills. This was test case and
the liquor men are jubilant, although
the prohibitionists will carry the law
points involved to the supreme court.
In effect Judge White declares the pro-
hibitory law unconstitutional.
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A Strange Fatality.

CUMBERLAND, Md, July 23.-A
strange fatality pursues the WEIGH fam
lily, of this city. Wednesday William
WEIGH, who was employed as yard
brakeman on, the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, was caught under the wheels
of shifting engine and instantly killed,
being literally ground to pieces. He
numbers the fifth of the family that has
met with violent death within the last
few months, four of his brothers being
killed in various ways
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Ran Over a Child.

MANDAN, N. D., July 23.-A soldier
named Smith, belonging to Company A,
Twenty-second infantry, was furiously
driving along Main street when he
struck stationary wagon, smashed it,
and ran over 5-year-old girl, who was
in the wagon. Smiths wagon, with it's
load, weighed two tons and was drawn
by six mules. All the child's teeth were
knocked out and the head badly
bruised. Lieutenant Bruce has been
trying to get the citizens who swore out
the warrant to let Smith go and con-
done the offense.
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Ihe Rumor Denied.

New YORK. July ga special cable
dispatch to The World from London
says there is no truth in the assertion
recently cabled to New York that M
and Mrs. Stanley had parted company.
As late as last Friday the pair were to-
gether at Interrlaken, and no separa-
ton IS contemplated. 1t must, however,
be stated that there are rumors ahoat of
repeated quarrels between the two, the
origin of which is attributed to Stanley
surliness.
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Embezz,er Loomis Canrbt.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Loring B.
LOOMS, at one time member of large
land claim firm in Chicago. has been
captured after a chase of 10, 600 miles,
for embezzling $3s,000 of the firms
money some months ago. Loomis was
the junior member of the firm, receiv-
ing yearly income amounting to sew
eral thousand dollars. His ability and
energy made him very prominent in
Chicago real estate circles.
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Caused Much excitement.

CHICAGO, July 23.-A man, supposed
to be insane, pushed his way into the
board of trade lutte before noon and
fred three shots in the crowd. He evil
IDENTIFY had no intention of killing any
one in particular, as he fred recklessly.
The shooting caused intense excitement
for time until it was discovered that
no one was hurt. The man was arrested
and taken to the station.
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To Extend the Sioux Falls and Mitchell.

MITCHELL, s. D., July 23.-There is
every reason to believe that the Sioux
Falls and Mitchell branch of the Omaha
will be extended into Charles Mix
county this fall, as result of the pres
ent outlook for crops. Charles Mix and
Douglass counties, through which the
extension will run, have always had
good crops and have shipped vast guam
Titles Of grain and stock. Should the
extension become a certainty a large
packing house and stock yards will be
esta blished at this point.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-07-24
A CounciI Blnfrs FaiIure.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, July 23.-The
Kimball and Champ Investment COM
pany, of this city, has failed. Their
assets are placed at 800, 900; liabilities.
S125,000. Kimball and Champ besides
being heavy stockholders in the invest
ment company did private banking
business. The assignment does not in
clude the banking business or other pri-
vata affairs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-07-24
Dudley Will Resign.

New YORK, July pa Washington
special to the Mail and Express says: It
is stated here en- reliable authority that
Colonel W. w. Dudley will probably
resign as treasurer of the Republican
national committee during the meeting
in Philadelphia on the 10th inst.
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To BE Settled hv Hall

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Indian Com
missioner Morgan has written Governor
Merriam in regard to the trouble among
the Indians on the Mile Laos reserva-
ton, that he has instructed Chairman
Oar Hall, of the Chippewa commission,
who Is now at the White Earth reser-
walton, to look into the reported trouble
and to take such measures as he may
deem best to remove the cause Of
trouble and restore amicable relations.
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South Dakota Editors May Meet.

MITCHELL, S. D., July 23-The Re-
publican of this city has suggested tthat
a convection OF the Republican eGit7rs
Of the state be held this fall IN order TO
secure an effective organization fcr the
cam paign next fall The outside papers
in this section have spoken favoraUIv OF
the scheme, and the convention will
doubtless be held in this city some time
in September.
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LoCKHAvEN, Pa, July 23.-The en-
CINE of the fast passenger train on the
Bald Eagle Valley railroad ran over
cow sixteen miles west Of this city.
The engine was thrown from the track
and Engineer Frank Wood, of TYRONE,
killed, and Fireman William Spiker in
jured. G. E. Wait, of this CITY, who
was riding on the engine, was seriously
injured.
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Rev. DIR. Forbes Discharged.

ROCHESTER, Mimi, July D. Rev. DR..
Forbes, until recently presiding elder of
the St. Paul district of the Methodist
church, who has been an inmate of the
insane hospital for the past four weeks,
left for Duluth Monday evening, where
he will go into business. Doctors here
who are authorities on such matters
doubt his insanity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-07-24
She pIrs. Potter Yet.

PARIS, July 22.-Tha parents of Mrs.
James Brown Potter, who are sojourn-
ing here, deny alphabetically that that
lady had been divorced from her hus-
band or that she has, as reported, mar
RED hyrle BeIlew. They also threaten
TO bring criminal action against those
responsible for the circulation of the
libellous reports.
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First ms. July "a; last Aug. z.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
~ Earth.-sS. In Probate Court Special
Term. July 18th, 1891
In the matter OF the estate of Henry Richard
SON, deceased
On reading and fling the petition of Sylvester
W oodman, setting forth the amount OF personal
estate that has come to his hands, and the dis
position thereof; the amount ofdebts outstand-
ing against said deceased. and a DESCRIPTION OF
all the real estate of which said deceased dieSs
seized ana the condition and value OF the re-
Sptc1lVe portions thereof; and praying tha4'
license oe TO MIN granted to sell the east half OF
the southeast quarter of section thirteen 113F
III township one hundred and five lO5l RaDpe-
tWenty-nlne (29) west; also acres OF tignber-
land IN nwA, sec. p, town 105 range % all in
SAID Blue Earth county. State OF Minnesota.
And IL appearing by said petition that there is
not sufficient personal estate in the hands OF
sylvester WOOdman. administrator as afOre-
said, to pay said debts, and that it is necessary
III order to pay the same, to sell all of said rear
estate.
ested in said estate appear before the Judge OF
this court, on Saturday the 18th day of Au-
gust. A. D., 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. m, at the
Court House in the City of MankatO in said
county, then and there to show cause (if any
there be) why license should not be granted to
SAID sylvester Woodman as administrator
aforesaid to sell said real estate according to sE
prayer OF said petition at public sale.
And 1t is further ordered that this order SHAH
be published once in each week for three success
slye weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the
MankatO Free Press, weekly newspaper print
ed and published at Mankato in said county.
Dated at Mankato the 18th day of July, a
D. 1891.
By the Court:
(seaD W. B. TORREY,
3, d. SMITH,
ATTORNEY for Administrators
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Fought About woman

ALEXANDRA, Va, July 23.--George
S. Smith was shot and killed by Jeffer-
son Phillips. Wednesday they had
some words about a woman. Smith
was one of Alexandria's most enteruris-
ing citizens and was for a leng time
lieutenant of the Capitol police force at
Washington.
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A Button Saved His Life.

GRANITE FALLS, Mimi, July 90
Night Waterman Robert Henderson
was fired at five times by tramp he
was trying to arrest. One bullet struck
him in the breast, and no doubt would
have killed him had it not struck but
ton on his clothing. He succeeded in
arresting his man, in whose possession
he found a set of burglar tools
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War Department. Not Yet Notified.

WAsHINGToN. July 22.-The war de-
partment has received no official infor-
nation from the authorities of Tennes-
see concerning the reported labor
troubles in that state nor has any re-
qnest for United States troops to sup
press the miners been made. Should
such a request be made, it would be
some time before the department could
get troops to the scene of the trouble as
there is no military post of any impor-
lance nearer than St. Louis.
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Decrease in Customs.

WASHINGTON, July ga statement
prepared at the treasury department.
shows that the receipts from customs at
the port of New York during the first
twenty days of the present month were
So, 195, 4o7, or So, 2S5, sol less than the
receipts at the same port during the
corresponding period of last year.
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It is interesting and amusing.
LOOK OUT FOR TT
Or you may miss the first chapter.
Tt will be
FINELY ILLUSTRATED
A Wealthy Engiishman Missing.

CHICAGO, July 23.-F. W. Quick. said
to be a wealthy Englishman from Lon
don, is missing, and it is fearel that he
has been foully dealt with. Last Thurs
day he arrived in Chicago and regis
tered at the Grand Pacific. He was
enroute to London FROM S.;n Francisco
and had letter of Introduction TO the
hotel people from Thomas y. Mickey,
agent OF the Burlington railroad at San
Francisco. Saturday morning he left
the hotel expecting to return at dinner
time, but since then his Whereabouts
have been a mystery. he was said to
be travelling IN America for pleasure
and had plenty OF money.
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An Editor for Gaxernnr.

BALTIMORE, July 22.-The Republi-
can leaders of the state, who have been
IN conference here for the past two
weeks, unanimously decided to offer the
nomination for governor to General
Felix Agnus, editor of The American.
General Agnus says, however, that he
cannot accept the honor though he
highly appreciates it.
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Killed by Lightning in the Field.

HUDSON, Wis, July 23.-Searles Hill,
q prosperous farmer of Warren, near
this city, was struck by lightning and
instantly killed while seated on his
mower working in the field. The team
was also killed, and his son, seated on
horse Immediately behind, was thrown
to the ground by the same shock.
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ohio Democrats orraniue

COLUMBUS, July 23.-The Democratic
state central committee organized an
executive committee of fifteen members
here during the afternoon, with Colonel
James E. Neal, of Hamilton, as chair
man. Chairman Neal was authorized
to select his own secretary and treasurer.
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Wanted to Confer with Buchanan.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July IA COM
mittee of miners came to town in the
evening to confer with the governor and
effect settlement before the troops
started to Anderson county. The gov
ernor not being here, General Carnes
was called on, but that gentleman de-
clined to be interviewed The troops
will doubtless be put in motion during
the dav
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MINERS MEET.
They Are as Determined as Ever That
the Convicts Shall Not Work.

They Are Determined Ever That
the Convicts Shall Not Work.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July ga meet
ing of miners was held at Coal Creek
during the afternoon. When the men
assembled there were a few hot-heads,
who began to talk about fire, but they
were outsiders and not miners. The
miners leaders took possession Of the
meeting and would not allow such talk.
There were speeches by a number of
leaders of conservative tone, and of
advising against any act or violation Of
law. The men sand they wanted the
convicts sent away and nothing more
or less. Finally resolution was unani-
mOusly passed to appoint committee
Of five TO go to Knoxville, and Nash
vile, If necessary, to confer with Gov
ernor Buchanan and arbitrate the pres
ent difficulties. A resolution was unani-
mOusiy passed, each man piedging him.
self, on his honor, that not one dollars
worth Of property should be destroyed,
and the cOmpany's property should be
guarded. It was further determined
that 10 one should offer violence to any
one
Except in SeIf-Defense.
There is a sense of relief and quiet since
the meeting. The miners seem to feel
that they are taking the proper course.
There was some talk of attacking the
troops coming to assist the leaders. The
meeting has resulted in good and the
men are now quiet. They are as deter
mined as ever that no convicts shall
work here and say they will release all
that come just as soon as the troops
leave. A telegram was received from
the Kentucky side at Jellico Offering a
large NUN Ter of men IN case help was
needed. The reply was for the men to
hold themselves in readiness in case
they were called for. Nearly every
man present had double barrelled
shotgun IN his hand, few Winchesters
and no small number of revolvers. The
meeting was held in the grove near the
Knoxville Iron company's mine.
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Dragged Death.

MEXICO, No., July 23.-Thomas
Vaughn. prominent farmer living six
teen miles north of here, was dragged
to death by young mule. A long rope
was attached to the mules neck; the
rope got around Vaughn's legs and the
mule bounded away, dragging the
farmer around the field until he was
Hand
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Everything Quiet.

Coal CREEK, Tenn, July 22.-Every-
thing Is quiet and orderly at 10 .. m.
There has been no demonstration shown
and but few men are to be seen. No
troops are expected before morning.
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Expects TO END the war in Six Y

Expects to End the EYIg in Six Weeks.
SAN FRAHCzCO. IGly 23.- Adyices
from Chill stare tn :. el-.lla-..,;..--2. 10
stands high in government circles SIS
that Ba!maceda declares he viii not
leave the presidency uaGLl tie rebellion
is queI.eI; tina. ne is expecting to make
seizures aud Ger means by which the
cruel war Wi. end ia SIX weeks. An
attempt was n.a y 70 poison Admiral
Moentt and sryeli.l heads Ut he Ievolu-
tionary party through the instiga5ion OF
the Gillian government, and some
twenty officers and men were proved to
be implicated in the cowardly act, and
after careful trial they were con-
demned and shot,
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Troops Invited the Attack.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. July 23.-Al-
though denied by majority of the
soldiers who were forced to retreat from
Briceyilie, the charge that the troops
invited the attack of the miners is
doubtless true and serious dissensions in
the ranks of the Moerlin Zouaves. of
Chattanooga, is one of the results.
Lieutenants Kenneer and McCook have
formally rendered their resis nations
and make charges against Lieutenant
Lauter and three privates of unsoldierly
conduct. Lieutenant Lauter in pub
lished card denounces as false the
charges against the privates and him
self as lies made from whole cloth.
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Fanny pavennort,s nfother Dead.

CANTON, Pa, July 22.-Mrs. Fannie
Elizabeth Davenport, widow of the ac-
tor E. L. Davenport, and mother of the
weH-known Fannie Davenport, died at
her cottage near here after an extended
illness.
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LATEST MARKET REPORT.
St. Paul Union stock Yard ;.

SOUTH st. PAUL. july 1871
HOGS-5c lower. Yards cleared at sx6JQS
lis.
CATTLE-Slow. Good steers. S. y 1I.5sa
good cows. 5 .0l ~ common to fair cows,
Sl.uoG2.O0 bulls. stays and oxen, si.2j u tx
stoekers SzBo 4-.4F feeetera, 81 +llJ3 10, veals-
SIS 1850.
SHEEP-Steady Muttoas, 81. - 4. ID feed
ers, s.. 7JG3uD; stock r. and common, S55aGa
300: mixed, SIS u nj; aDs, si-!j.
Receipts: Hogs 7S4, cattle 775 caves a.
sheep 3H.
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FIRE STlLgdRAGING.
q Loss to the Great Republic Mine

The Loss to the Great Republic Mine
Has Iready Reached 100000.
IsHPEMING, Mich Y July 23.-Fire is
still raging in the Republic iron mine,
which is filed with srdoke and flames.
There is no means OF Stopping the fire
but flooding the mineII which is nearly
as destructive to the property as the
borhOOd of 300. 000.LIn