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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-01-22

The Gentlemen's Aid society of He
bron entertained about forty of its
friends last evening at the home of Mr..
Rood. Graphophone selections, finch
and crokonole aided in entertaining the
company and refreshments were served.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

Prof. James Cozad spent Sunday with
homefolks in Morgan. He reports the
loss by fire Sunday at o'clock a. m. of
Chas. Potters house, barn, chickens and
one horse. This is quite loss to those
poor aged people-all they had except
two horses. He depended for living
on the hauling Mr.. Potter could get to
do, he being nearly blind, and then he
had owned the team so long that they
had become accustomed to their masters
ways so that he could go almost any
place with them and feel safe that they
would keep the road Pleasanton
Index.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22
A Timely Topic.

At this season of coughs and colds it
is well to know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is the greatest throat and lung
remedy. Itlcures quickly and prevents
serious results from cold. L. P. Van
Werden, Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

One of our teachers requested her
scholars to compose sentence contain
ing the words, "bitter end" After deep
meditation little miss who believes in
telling the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, handed in the
following: Our puppy chased our kitty
and as she went under the porch he bit
her end.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

Mr., Eugene Drake and Miss Elsie
Hamilton were married yesterday at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hamilton, four miles west
of this place. The groom is the son of
Mr.. G. w. Drake and the young couple
have resided on adjoining farms for a
number of years and rumor has it have
been lovers for some time past. Both
are of excellent families and their mar
rage is very promising and happy
one. The Tribune extends it's congrat-
ulations and best wishes for their future
happiness Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

Pleasanton is not to go without q fl
nancial institution much longer. AS per
call fer last, Friday VIM. Woodland and
Mr.. Chew of Decatur City, came down
and held meeting with some Of our
people; and while some of our people
lacked the zeal and enthusiasm, Mr..
Woodland had sufficient confidence in us
to make purchase of the building and
the fixtures of the Bank Of Pleasanton
as signed. Mr.. Woodland made this
officeta very pleasant call and assured
the editor that the new bank was go,
and that it would be State Bank. He
is the richest man in Decatur county
and has the necessary funds and securi-
ties to back his dealings. -Pleasanton
Index.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

Many woman has the reputation of
being good wife just because her hus-
band never tells his troubles to out
siders.
W. H. Weller, one of Davis City's for
mer residents, now residing at Katy,
Texas, visited with old friends here this
week. Mr.. Weller is engaged in the
rice culture in Texas, and reports A. E..
Dorm and John Post and their families,
who compose the Davis City Texas col
ony, all doing well.-Davis City Lariat.
Don't be imposed upon by taking sub
stitutes offered for Foley's Honey and
Tar. For sale by L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

Foley's Honey and Tar positively
cures all throat and lung diseases. Re
fuse substitutes. For sale by L. P. Van
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

Removes the microbes which impover-
ish the blood and circulation. Stops all
trouble that interferes with nutrition.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will do. 35cts. Tea or tablet form.
w. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

81 had a running, itching sore on my
leg. Suffered fortunes. Doan's Oint-
ment took away the burning and itch
ing instantly, and quickly effected per-
manent cure. G. W. Lenhart, Bowling
Green, O.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

A peculiar accident occurred three
miles east of town recently. A fourteen
months child of Mr.. Sandahl was lying
on it's stomach on the floor with long,
sharp lead pencil in it's mouth, support
ing it's head with elbows on the floor,
when a ten year old brother came along
and kicked the elbows from under caus-
ing the head to drop, driving the sharp
pencil through the roof of the mouth
the point coming out through the nose
near the eyes. DIR. storie was called,
removed the pencil, and the child is now
doing ll.-Chariton Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

There is cause Of rejoicing even
though Christmas were 100000 miles
away. The shanty occupied by Ivan
Kizzire as pool room and located just
this side of the bridge; the one that has
been at various times used for saloons,
hop tea stands, bitters dispensary,
gambling resorts, and almost every sort
of thing mentionable or imaginable that
can be dispensed with to good adyan-
tage, went up in smoke Thursday morn
ing about o'clock. The building was
an eyesore and none seems to mourn its
burning, although sympathy is felt for
Kizzire, who can i'll afford the loss of
the tables; as well as for the minor son
Of William Burrell, who owned the
shack, and Louis Hill who had five
year lease on the buildings paid for
Davis City Lariat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

A kidney and bladder trouble can
always be cured by using Foley's Kid
ney Cure in time. For sale by L. P. Van
Werden, druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22
Musical
Goods

We handle a large number of
musical instruments than any
firm in southern Iowa. Every
thing in the musical line at
reasonable prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Three lndictm ents for Responsible
Iity sIocum Disaster.

New York, July 29.-Capt. Van
Schaick and Federal Steamboat In
spector Fleming and Former 1nspec-
tor Lundberg were indicted today by
the federal grand jury in connection
with the disaster to the Gen. Slo-
cum on June Is. last, when nearly
one thousand lives were lost. Van
Schaick was the commander Of the Slo-
cum.
Fleming and Lundberg had passed
the Slocum at the opening of the sea
son. Counsel for the defendants an
uounced tbat they would be surrender
ed next Monday.
United States District Attorney Bur.
nett said that indictments also were
reported against President Barnaby,
Secretary Atkinson and Treasurer
Dexter of the Knickerbocker Steam
boat company and Capt. John Pease,
the commodore of the comIpauy's feet.
Gen. Burnett said that when these
men and Capt. Van Schaick aud In.
spectors ssEundberg and Fleming are
arraigned 1or pleading on Monday he
will insist upon bail being fixed at s25,
900 in each case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
se Dse Historical association.

Florence, July 80. The executive
eonniteee OF the Pee Dee Historical
sociasion met here yesterday.
s naembess present were Judge J.
Hudson. A. G. Kollock, ". O.
Brnnson and Col. John J. Dargan and
N. Aver. Mr.. A. E. Gonzales.
president OF The State, who is much
Interested In this work, and Col
John Thomas. who has contributed
50 nacuhto the historical wealth Of the
Ssa5e, we're present by Invitation.
The secretary. Col Bargain made
his report, which showed that Ches-
sield had paid her full assessment.
D.rlington had paid about half of
hars, and Horry good portion of
zaevs. There was S151 In the treasury.
Tbs secretary was instructed to go
Rork nsthe deld at once aud col
7BcE data, solicit members. and get
The work OF the organizations in
shape. Messrs. McArn of Cheraw and
Cooper OF Williamsburg resigned as
sxecutiVe committeeman. Mrs. Scott
Tas elecIed in place of Mr.. Cooper.
She has shown much interest in the
work. Is is probable that the first
SFeEk of 1.-The association will be the
9eElsion and publication of the 'sOid
Jheraws, . Bishop Gregg's book. It
60 be published in two volumes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Lafayette Hall Burned.

Camden, July 27.-Lafayette Hall,
which was a we'll known commercial
hotel, was destroyed by fire between
2 and 8 O'Clock this morning. 1t twas
owned by Baron E. Won Tresckow,
and was leased to Mr.. Scott Brown.
This was an historic place. and sin.
cere regret is expressed that this old
Landmark has been removed by the re-
lentless flames. The house is said to
have been built in 1926 and about the
time of it's completion was occupied
by Lafayette. 1t was remodeled sew
eral years ago, and the room in which
Lafayette slept was fixed up in Colon
ial style, and guests who were at all
sentimental would be. given this room
If they wished it. Lafayette Hall
was located on beautiful elevation
aud was lovely old place. The
shrubbery was very attractive around
it. The fire originated in the kitchen.
The fremen responded promptly to
the alarm and for several hours, WITH
a fine water pressure, they fought the
fire, but what was left of the building
was so badly damaged that it is
worthless. There was s6, 0OO insurance
on the building and a small amount
on the furniture, the latter being the
property Of Mr.. Brown. The hote
loss is about $4,000
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

There is no inclination here to doubt
that there may have been pretty severe
fighting at the outer positions of Port
Arthur, possibly accompanied by a
bombardment from the sea, but it is
not believed that the Japanese are yet
ready to storm the fortress. Rear Ad-
mirsl Without, in command of the ma.
val forces at Port Arthur, is relied on
to put to sea if the condition of the
fortress becomes desperate. While no
definite information is obtainable the
report that the fortress is short of
ammunition is considered by the pub
lie as the most disquieting feature of
the situation.
The Vladivostok squadron is ex-
pected back in port today or tomor-
row.
The indications are that the Baltic
squadron is On the eve of an important
movement. Nothing regarding this
can be ascertained officially, but
many Of the officers have already said
farewell to friends and families and
are holding themselves ready for in
slant service.
The emperor had arranged to in
spect thessqudron, bat his plan was
given up owing to the assassination of
Minister of the Interior yon Plehve.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Chamberlain on The Race Ques-
lion.

London dispach Of recent date in
It's account of a discussion IN the
o1se Of commons gives the Ian
mage Of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain in
Tsusrd to the prejudice of white lab
oregs being put on terms of equality
vita black men. The dispatch says
During the discussion of South
frican affairs in the house Of com
mons today the colonial secretary,
Lystleton. announced that the
oFegnment intended next year to give
she Transvaal representative institu-
ions 5y substituting elected for nomi-
mated membres of the Legislative
zUzncil.
Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, defending
las member of parliament for West
Birmingham the introduction of Chi
neesa labor into Transvaal, which
ssoIicy was inaugurated while he was
colonial secretary, contended that
aFhite laborers would not work side
b. side with black laborers on equal
terms, and he thought the white men
BeFe right. He added: -.
g 9ss the dominant race, If We ad
niftsd equality with !, inferior race:
ne would lose tbe power that gave
our dominance. -"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
A FIERCE FIGHT.

Hal Cheng, Aug. 1.-The japanese
on Saturday attacked the heights OF
Yangsee pass, the right Of the Rus
sian position at Simcucheng. Under
cover Of their artillery the japanese
infantry charged, but the Russian
guns drove them back in confusion
and silenced two of their batteries.
The Russian losses were slight.
Between Hal Cheng and Ia Tche
Kiao, the same day there was long
distance artillery duel, which had lit
tie effect. A single she'll burst over a
Russian gun, killing two and wound
ing eleven gunners.
On Saturday night the japanese
made desperate assault on Yangsee
heights With the bayonet and hand
to hand fight ensued, but the Japa-
nese were again repulsed, fleeing down
the hill in confusion.
The japanese are said to have en-
ployed their customary trick while
advancing OF shouting in Russian !:
"Don't fire, we are friends.
The japanese renewed the attack at
daylight yesterday, training all their
guns on Yangsee heights. BY 6
O'Clock the fight had developed along
the whole front of "A miles and was
especially hot against Gen. Mist
chenko. The Russian artillery did
magni6cently, several times forcing
the japanese batteries to shift their
positions. The Russians are holding
all their positions at the hour when
this dispatch is sent from Hal Cheng.
The heat is almost unbearahle and
is trying to the fighting men, but even
while marching under the blazing sun
and weighed down by accoutrements
and ammunition, often without food
or drink all day, the men try to be
cheerful and sing songs while grim
work is in progress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
ALMOST EXHAUSTED.

Chefoo. July 90, 10 p. ma junk
containing 80 refugees from Port Ar
thur, who are all foreigners Of the
better class. arrived here tonight,
having left Port Arthur on Thursday.
The refugees report that exceedingly
heavy fighting by land and sea to the
east and the northeast of Port Arthur
occurred on Tuesday, Wednesday and
THURSDAY of this week and they ex-
press the belief that general assault
was begun on Thursday. They say
that this. bombardment was the heavi-
est experienced since the beginning OF
the siege, and that the Russian forts
made very little reply to the Japan
csc FIRE. These foreigners confirm pre-
vious reports of the serious condition
of the japanese feet.
Field Marshall Marquis Oyama
accompanied by his staff left Port
Dalny ON Tuesday. He is conducting
the japanese operations in person.
The fresh meat supply in Port Ar
thur is exhausted. Only troops are
getting salt meat. Non-combatants
are subsisting mainly on oat and meal
and rice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Seriously Injured by Enraged

On Tuesday last Mrs. J. S. Cole
man, of Denny,s in Salnda county,
vas hooked and bruised by vicious
cow in such way that tits feared
she may die from her injuries. Mrs.
Coleman had gone into the ba1n-yard
TO attend to a young calf and the COW
became enraged because Of her pre-
sence. The beast rushed towaad her
and before it was possible for her to
naalge her escape from the yard
Ehe was hemmed in at one of the
fence corners. She was struck in the
Iace and body and serious wounds
we're inflicted. Had it not been fol
me fact that the horns of the animal
were blunt she would have been in
ssantly killed.
At present she is in critical con-
itSon but there is still some hope fol
aer recovery. y.-Newberry Telegram.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
JAPANESE PRESSING FORWARD.

JAPANESE PRESSING FORWARD.
st. Petersburg, Aug. l, $50 p m.-
At last the decisive battle of the cam
paign seems to be in progress. Having
completed his envolving movement of
the Russian position Gen. Kuroki has
ordered simultaneously an advance
from all points against Hal Cheng and
Lioa Yang. Fighting is raging on
both fronts and still continues. The
latest reports contain nothing yet con-
frmatory of the rumors that Gen. Ku-
ropatkin has been defeated.
According to Kurokpatkin's official
dispatches to the emperor, the battle
began for the possession Of the i'm
portant position at Simoucheng,
which is located at the juncture of
the Feng Wang Cheng and Sin Yen
roads. Two separate armies were
launched from the east above the two
roads, while third, under Gen.
Okou, moved up east of the railroad
from Ia Tche Kiao to try to cut of
the Russian force there from Hal
Cheng. If the latter move is success
full this force will be crushed. A por-
tion of Gen. Kuroki's army at the
same time advanced against Gen.
Count Keller's position at Ikhavuen,
east of Liao Yang, trying the favor
ite Japanese plan Of out-fanking him
on the right. Still further north On
the Saimatszs-Liao Yang road, the
japanese moved forward against
Houtsiatz, 25 miles from Liao Yang.
At all points the Japanese employed
artillery to the best advantage.
Gen. Kuropatkin's situation will be
desperate in the event Of his defeat.
The keenest anxiety is felt at the war
Office for news of the progress of the
battle.
The general staff seems utterly
dumbfounded at the number of men
the japanese possess and consequently
Kuropatkin's statement that they are
landing another heavy force at the
port of New Chwang adds to the soli-
citude.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
the NINETY-sIX BONDS.
Judge Pritchard Grants a Manda
mus to Compel Payment of
Bonds.

Asheville, n. c., July 3o.-Judge
Pritcbard. in the United States Cir
cult court, handed down today his de,
cision in the South Carolina bond
case, entitled ex-parte Ellen Folsom,
,Jenie F. Pack and Mamie F. McCan
less in re George W. FOLSOM. plaintiff,
against the township of Ninety Six,
defendant.
The plaintiff applied to Judge Pritch-
ard for a writ of fnandamus compell-
ing the authorities in the township IN
Question to levy tax for the payment
of certain railroad bonds. The case is
one of the most novel and important
shat has yet come before Judge Pritch-
ard, involving the construction of the
South Carolina Constitution and the
power OF State to abolish municipal
divisions in such way as to destroy
bonded Indebtedness. Judge Pritchard,
after hearing the argument in the case,
granted the lnandamus prayed for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
KURopATKIN IN TIGHT PLACE

ST. Petersburg, Aug. / 1.35 a. IN.
Although public attention has been
distracted from the events Of the war
during the past week the situation at
the front is regarded as critical.
The enveloping movement OF the
three japanese armies of Gems. Ku-
roki, Nodzu and Oku around c..
Kuropatkin's position appears to oe
almost complete, and the extended
line Of the japanese seems to be the
only drawback to concerted action. 1t
is realized here that the Russian gen.
eral must now either fight or with
draw the whole army northward He
is being closely pressed at Hal Cheng.
At tha';; place Gen. Kurokl's northern
column makes it extremely dangerous
to remain there, because, while hold
ing the position to give battle against
the Japanese, whose advance is notori-
ously always slow and careful, Gen.
Kuroki might push through and cut
his railway communications to Liao
Yang.
While nothing is definitely known
there is some unofficial information
that events are rapidly maturing for
either battle or retreat. For instance,
the refusal to accept further press tele-
grams at Hal Cheng is shown by the
fact that one of the correspondents of
the Associated Press had TO ride
through to Mukden to file an account of
the Ia Tche Kiao fight This might
be construed either that preparations
are making for retirement or that
! tho wires ara very crowded incident to
concentration at Hal Cheug or Liao
F., Yang
A. fsw days are expected to deter
mine which course Gea. KuropaSkln
has elected to pursue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
RUSSIA GROWING DISCOUR-
AGED.

st. Petersburg, July 29.-Since the
Russian retreat from Ia Tche Kiao and
the taking of New Chwang by the
japanese the feeling here has grown
suddenly more pesimistic. With the
japanese able to get around Gen.
Kuropatkin's right from New Chwang
with their forces pressing in upon
Hal Cheny from the east and Japa-
nese column threatening the Russian
communications above Liao Yang the
withdrawal of the entire Russian army
northwarc may be absolutely neces-
sary. In this connection the orders
issued to r;he foreign war correspon-
dents to go to Harbin, as announced
in these dispatches yesterday, as YELL
as The Associated Press confirmation
this morning from Vladivostok that
yiceroy A lexief is going there, are
highly significant, as Indicating that
Gen. Kuropatkin may already have
decided shat bis present position is
nntsnable.
The temper Of the soldiers at the
front over these continued retrograde
movements is shown by the state
ments of two Russian correspondents
with Gen. Herschelman, who report
in identical language that "the sol
diers are tired of retreating" and the
statement of another Russian CORES
pondent, who says, "our men retired
from Ta Tche Kiao with heavy
hearts, -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
PRESIDENT
BREEsE CONVICTED.
ateneed 10 Seven Years in Pri-
son, but lglll Appeal.

Charlotte, N. c., July 3O.-After
being out for about eight hours, the
Jury In the case of W. E. BFeese,
late president OF the First National
bank OF AsheTiile, found him guilsl of
absGsacsioa and tnisappaication of the
1nuds Of the bank, and Judge Keller
sentenced him TO seven years in pris-
Defendants attorneys fled bill of
executions aud gave notice Of appeal
the United States circuit court of
appeals at Richmond.
he verdict was returned at i2.5 80
this Saturday. morning.
This Ss the fourth time the case has
been heard In the United States dis
sick court. one hearing having been
heard n the court OF appeals, when
new ss-sal was granted; once the
defendant was convicted and twice the
5ury was unable 80 agree. n
odayas proceedings we're taken up
with the conclusion OF Chas. A..
Saoore,s argument for the defense, the
Esech Of United States District Attor-
neg Holson and the charge Of Judge
ESsaler Judge Moore centended that
none OF the DEFENDANTS acts was
Shere any Intent TO desrand.
@ tie closing argument for the gov
sRrnert District Attorney Holton
nainsaind shat conditions in Ashe-
vslle had nothing TO do with the banks
ailing.
Judge Keller began his charge to
Chs jury st 8. Is and consumed an hour
and aanarser in going over the eVi-
ieace and explaining the law in the
case The jury retired at A.30 p m..
and after being out two hours re-
EEEled and had the charge relating to
she difference between embezzlement
and missppropriation of funds repeat
a.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
GUN and l0GKSMlTH.

l take pleasure in giving co
tice to my friends and the pub
lic generally, that, having re-
gained my health, ! have re-
opened my shop, and am ready
to do any work in the
line Of Guns, Locks, Sewing
Machines, &c Prices reasona-
bic, work done promptly and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop removed to No. %
West Liberty street, two doors
from O<teen's Book Store.
r. :. BRADW ELL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge
Whereas, W. L. Jackson made suit to
me to grant him Letters Of Administration
of the Estate of and effects of Samuel H.
Jackson, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Samuel q. Jackson,
late of said county and state, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H., on
August 18th, 1904, next, after publication
thereof, at IL o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand, this Sd day Of
August, A. D., 1904.
THOs. V. WALSH,
August St Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
MOVING TO THE NORTH.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 2, $50 a. N.
"A report from an apparently reliable
source late tonight was to the effect
that Gen. Kuropatkin.s main force had
been rapidly moving north for several
days.
According to this report no troops
proceeding to the front from Russia
had gone past Harbin in the past
three days. They will be de-trained
there and every available piece OF roll
ing stock will be rushed south empty