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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
SUIT HAS BEEN DROPPED.

A few months ago the firm of Law
renee & Little, of Minneapolis, began
suit in the district court of Hennepin
county against the president and direct
ors of the Star Petroleum Oil company.
Mismanagement and even worse charges
were alleged in the complaint. However,
after investigation, all charges are re-
tracted and the suit dropped as they
found the books of the company correct,
and while they think the officials were
unwise in their administration of the
affairs of the company, they found no
corrupt abuse of official trust for which
the officials could be held accountable
Blue Earth Post.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
"RAUs NIT" DER JApS
Russian Commander of Garrison al
Vladiostok Proclaims.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Especial to The Free Press.J
Toxic, Feb.4.-The Japanese CONNER
cial agent at Vladiostok was notified by
the commander of the Russian garrison
that he might at any time, in accord
ance with orders from st. Petersburg,
proclaim a state of siege. Consequently
he desired the agent to make preparation
for the eventual departure of the Japa-
nese residents.
Chicago, Feb. "A special to The
Evening News from Pekin says that the
japanese government has decided to re-
fuse further negotiation with Russia.
This is interpreted as meaning that war
in the Far East will begin.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
Not to Be Budged.

"Move on, now" said the policeman.
"No, sireev' replied Mr.. Raicede dog
sedly.
81 guess We will. Ye've been hangin'
round here half an hour"
Eyes, an, b'gosh, here's whar I stick!
The gent that tuck my watch to have
my name engraved on to it told me to
stay right here till he got back. Phil
adelphia Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
H0W'S THIS !?

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Feward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable IN all business trsnsactioi 10
and fina' cialy able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
" EST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
WALD NC. KINNAN & MARVIN, W holesale Drug
gists, Toledo. q
Halls Catar,h Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon tho blood and mucous SUI :
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Ppice 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
WEATHER IN THE SOUTH.
N. {. Barker Writes That 1t Is Down
to Freezinq Point.

w. e. Barker, who last fall went to
Nashville, Tenn, for the sake of his
lungs, has written that the thermomet-
ter there has been registering about the
zero point and he might be about as well
off as far as climate is concerned if he
were up in Minnesota. Nevertheless he
feels in splendid health, his weight hav-
ing increased from los to $50 pounds.
He will return to Mankato next April
when he will resume his old position as
.bookkeeper for Long & Dyer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
ELECTED THEIR OFFICERS.

AT meeting of the Judson Butter and
Cheese association the following officers
were chosen: President, Walter Mere
dith; treasurer, Elias Roberts; Owen F
Jones, secretary; d. E. Crane, manager
directors, John B. Ellis, w. w. Wigley
Robert l. Jones, Owen F. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05

Miss Frances Powell of Kasota spent
Tuesday and Wednesday at the home of
Miss Mabel Hill. Miss Powell is school
teacher at Fergus Falls but was called
home to Kasota on Jan. LIST, by the seri-
Gus illness of her father. She will re-
main at home until about the last of the
month and will then return to Fergus
Falls to resume her work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.

J. G.. Fowler today received notice
that the thirty eight annual encampment
of the Minnesota department of the G..
A. R. will be held in Minneapolis, Tues
day and Wednesday, March Is and l6.
Commander in Chief John C. Black has
promised to be present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05

Steele; A. A. Liederback, Wright; w. G.
Scott, Olmstead; S. j. Leahey, Rice; J.
S. Macdonald, Chisago; S. w. Powell,
Washington; J. P. Carey, Sibley; S. G.
L. Roberts, Pine; w. w. P. Mcconnell,
Blue Earth; George Hill, Dodge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05

Hugh HI. Edwards of Lake Crystal
came to the city this noon, and was a
court house caller. He said that the only
politics that the ''boys" are talking there
is the governorship, and that there is
considerable division between the friends
of Dunn and Collins.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
TREND OF TRADE

Minneapolis, Feb. Another day of
active wheat markets. The opening was
nervous and excited at an advance of one
cent. Closing strong at this figure.
Corn opened at wide range and after
a few minutes of trading Chicago May
sold at Sc 1s, an advance of Ia cent over
the close yesterday.
Reported Daily by Edwards. Wood & co
Room ~, Hunt Building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
VICTORY

Over Stomach, Liver and Kidney Com
plants is very decisive when you use
Hostetter'S Stomach BitterS. Then
why will you continue to suffer when
it is unnecessary. Get bottle today
from your druggist and see how much
good it will do you. 1t never fails in
cases of Poor Appetite, Indigestion,
Dyspepsia. Constipation, Kidney Ills.
ChiIls, Colds or rlalaria, and has been
endorsed by physicians TOR 30 years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05

Wisconsin Business University. Spec
ial rates to students who enter on or
before, March Ist. Address w. B. e.,
La Crosse, Wis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
First Jury Case Taken Up This After
noon for Trial.
Suit Of VIM. J. McMuIIen Against His
Bondsmen Dismissed.
Peremplory Call Of the Calendar Yes.
terday Afternoon.
From Wednesdays Daily.

:. Nr.aTss
all responded to their names, although
Peter Kramer of this city was fifteen
minutes late. Matt Borgmeier of Lime
township was excused from service on
the jury on account of his wife being
sick, Reinhart Olson of South Bend was
excused on account of poor health, and
E. W. Gates of Garden City was excused
on account of the illness of his father
in-law, who is the only other miller in
his mill.
The trial of the suit of Thompson,
Olson & Piltz VS.. Frank Laurisch was
begun this afternoon. Thomas Geogan
appeared for the plaintiff and G. j.
Laurisch for the defendant. The plain
tiffs sue to collect threshing bill of
$45, and in a justice court in Faribault
county secured verdict for $40. The
defendant took an appeal to the district
court, and this is now being tried
The divorce case of Herman H. Born
vs.. Frances M. Born was tried yesterday
afternoon before the court. w. R.. Ged-
des appeared for the plaintiff, and there
was no appearance for the defendant.
Desertion was alleged. There are no
children. The court granted the divorce.
The grand jury has not yet brought
in any indictments, but it may be able
to finish it's work this afternoon.
At the peremptory call of the calen-
dar yesterday afternoon, the case of
F. w. Schwartz VS.. G. A. and Erdman
Schwartz was stricken from the calen-
dar.
In the case of Anil Tillmann VS.. the
international Harvester company, mo-
tion was made for judgment, notwith-
standing the verdict of the jury.
The case of John G. Tusch VS.. Joseph
Tusch was dismissed as per stipula-
ton to be filed.
The suit of in re VIM. ]. Martin, Sarah
A. Martin, applt., VS.. Hannah Martin ct
ais, respts., was continued by consent.
In the case of Ross Bates VS.. Vernon
Center bank and A. E. Quimby, Geo. w.
Cooper ct ais. interpleaded, motion
for judgment on the pleadings as to the
bank and Mr.. Quimby was made and
denied.
This afternoon, the case of VIM. j.
McMullen VS.. Joseph H. Thro and others
was called for trial, but there was no
appearance for the plaintiff. The case
was dismissed, on motion of the defend
ants attorney, w. R. Geddes.
The next case called for trial was
kins, and it was reported as settled.
Judge Cray decided yesterday to leave
the now famous piano case of Peter
Helm VS.. The Chickering Chase Piano
Co. of Chicago on the calendar for the
present term of court. A motion was
made yesterday on behalf of the COM
pany for judgment on the pleadings,
but the court overruled the motion. The
suit will be tried as a court case near
fen end of the term Helm claims 80 O0O
as unpaid commission for selling pianos.
The company enters a counterclaim of
$4,000 as still coming to them for pianos
sold.
Several other motions were heard.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
GRAIN QUOTATIONS

minneapolis cash close
- no, Z hs n.a SoA No l Northern os10k.
arrive 80: No. Northern S6as7k
No. corn, 4lt41K -
Barley 50 10 IS.
Rye, 81.
Minneapolis
Flax Markats-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
WILL TODAY SEE THIS WAVE
BURST IN BLOOD AT LAO YANG

left there on the evening of the 27th.
Between August % and August 26
there was some fighting, but it was
less severe than that of 9th. The
Chinese were arrested and compelled.
to carry the dead FROM the battlefield
of Palichuang. which the Japanese at
tempted to capture sOn August 26.
Thirty carts were used to carry the
dead, numbering 400 in the trenches
and outskirts to the city. "A police
man told the Chinese that the efficient
soldiers in the garrison at Port Ar
thur numbered over 10000. The fight
ing which began on the 27th soon be-
come general. While the Chinese were
at sea, August 2Sth the heavy firing
was resumed. Two junkS containing
eontraband of war were sunk by a
japanese torpedo boat ten miles off
Liaoti promontory
1t is said that Fort No. has
changed hands four times and is now
The Japanese filled the
most in front of this fort with sand
bags
The information received here dur
ing the past week seems to confirm
the belief that the great Japanese
assault upon Port Arthur, which be-
gan August % was by no means as
successful as anticipated. Although
their lines forward. they were unable
in any instance to occupy the import
ant positions from which they drove
the Russians. They succeeded only
I'm weakening the Russian lines with
out making important advances in
their own.
The report that the Japanese forces
before Port Arthur have received
heavy reinforcementS via Dalny has
been confirmed. The bears out the
statement from Chinese sources that
heavy fighting commenced August 27.
The arrangement of the fortifca-
tons at Port Arthur is described by
a Russian as very similar to q chess
board. upon which every fort, with
respect to the zone covered by its
artillery. has the moving powers of
the queen in the game of chess. Up
to the present the japanese have
made no attempt to occupy any one
important fort without being subjected
to resistless fire in various directions
from the other.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
HILL IS TO RETIRE
On the First of January
He'll Bid Adieu to
Politics.
(By the Associated Press.)

Albany, n. Y, Aug. 29.-David 3.
Hill, in conversation with friends here
Sunday, announced that he intends I. !,
retire fromoo politics January l next,
and that no matter what the result of
the coming campaign may be in State
or nation. he will relinquish the lead
erShip of the Democratic party in New
York.
He added that in the event of Demo-
cratic success this fail he would not
accept any position under the national
or State Democratic administrations
or again become candidate for cleo
tion to any office whatever.
Former Senator Hill made these
statements on the eve of his birthday
anniversary. which comes tomorrow.
He was born August 2, 1S43.
In partial explanation. he said that
he had intended to take such action a
year ago, but was persuaded by some
close personal friends to defer doing
so until after the Presidential election
this year. Having been engaged in
active politics since his youth, and
having served as city attorney, alder
man, and mayor of Albany, member
of the Legislature, Lieutenant Govern
or, Governor for seven years and Uni7
ted States Senator for six years, he
feels that he has been sufficiently hon.
ored by his party and that he has rem
dered political service during a period
of years sufficient to entitle him to
be relieved of further political effort,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
Leads all North Carolina Daes i'm News and Circulation

thrown out that if he would accom-
plish good, the forces of this district
should be strongly overhauled and re-
organized.
"a hope had been kindled IN the
breasts of the honest men of TINS sec
ton that an effort would be MADE
along this line when it was learned
that fifteen officers from the North
and West had been sent TO North
Carolina for special work, but that
hope was short-lived and after an
earnest and vigorous protest from
Spencer Blackburn. and an outburSt
of Indignation on the part of the
Whiskey distillers, the foreign officers
were withdrawn and the work was left
to those who best suited the distill-
ers who were to be investigated.
again l say to the Revenue Bosses
Show that you intand or desire ta
do the clean and honest thing, and
your invitation to us 10 helO YOU will
not be unheeded, but continue in your
present course, and the healthy puO-
lie sentiment of the good old State
will diSCountenance anything like CO.
operation between it's officers and
those who appear to ba inipelled sole
ly by a desire for Greed, Grab and
Graft.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
SUPERIOR COURTS WORK.
Large Number of Cases on the Docket.
Old Lodge Revived.
Especial to News and observerO

Especial to News and Observer.)
Durham, N. c., Aug 29.-This is
Superior court week in Durham, Judge
Henry r. Bryan, of New Bern, presid-
ing, and Solicitor A. l.. Brooks, of
Greensboro, ably looking after the in
terestS of the State.
There are eleven cases on dock n
charged with selling whiskey withou>
license. TWenty-siX are charged with
assault with deadly weapon. fifteen
with carrying concealed weapon, and
twenty for larceny. Other charges are
two for arson; one for burglary; one
for abduction; one for abandonment;
two for keeping disorderly house and
house of ill-fame: two for fornication
and adultery, and few others.
During the day quite a large number
of small cases were disposed of by tho
court.
Old Emo Lodge of Masons, mother
of Masons in this section of the State,
has been revived with officers as fol-
lows: J. J. Garden. Worshipful Mas
ter; j. w. Allen. Senior Warden a. p.
Barbee, Junior Warden; j. S. Hill.
Treasurer; d. c.. Gunter. Secretary; e.
II. Bowling, Senior Deacon; A. r. Law,
Junior Deacon; S. Pope Tiler. The
lodge starts off with something over
twenty members.
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Fighting of 9th and 2Sth.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Aug. 2S.-According to n
dispatch of toiay's date to the Central
News from Lao Yang, an artillery
battle has been in progress since 8
o'clock this morning near Liao Yang.
The Russian main position. the dis
patch says, is what was formerly the
outpost line of the Lao Yang garri-
son.
The Lao Yang correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph, in a dispatch dated
August 2S, says that the Ja>anese are
pushing on against three sides of the
city, near which there is continuous
ngnting. A great quantity Of transport
has been sent north leaving Lao Yang
ready for all eventualities. The ru-
NOR that the Japanese lost guns al
Siaulins, the correspondent says, turns
out to be incorrect. The correspondent
continues:
"Fhe Japanese are reported to be
adopting new method of night at
tack They concentrate searchlights
on the point attacked. thus prevent
ing the garrison from seeing any,
thing
On August q the enemy had not as
sumed any definite offensive move
ment at any point along the whole
front and our troops retired gradual >
TO new positions.
AZ eiDOuJ : y CLOCK IN the afternoon
it was discovered that the Japanese
were moving on Taempine by way OF
Youdioukau.
All the news from Lao Yang, Off
cial or otherwise, shows that Gen
Kuropatkin is gradually drawing III
his advanced positions to the inner
ring of his defenses.
After three days of heavy fighting,
the latter part of which was impeded
by rain, the Russians were compelled
to disable six guns. which it was i'm
possible to move from the high posi-
tions over the muddy roads, but dur
ing the fighting on the southern 'front.'
they captured some Japanese guns. It
is reported also that they destroyed
some Japanese mountain batteries.
General Kurotpatkin has not yet dis
closed whether he intends to make q
decisive fight at Lao Yang.
General disappointment is expressed
by the newspaper correspondents at
the Withdrawals. now in progress. The
statement that the reserves were ncl
called up to hold some of the positions
which were abandoned seems to show
that there is a strong force at Liao
Yang which is not yet being utilized.
At the same time, from private mes
sages received from Liao Yang, it
might be inferred that heavy move
ment northward has been progressing g
for some days. Gen. kuropatkin seems
to be we'll satisfied with the situation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.
An Important Meeting of Its Officers
to be Held ut AsheviIle.

An important meeting of the head
officers of the North Carolina Retail
Merchants Association has been called
to meet in Asheville tomorrow.
The officers are: President Clar-
ence Sawyer, Of Asheville; Vice-Presi-
dent, j. e. Peterson, of Goldsboro: /:
Secretary Archibald Nichols, of Ashe-
vile; Treasurer. j. w. Carter. OF Win
ston-Salem, and Attorney General
Norman u Johnson.
This special meeting is called for
the purpose of taking steps TO further
the advancement of this organization
and to decide upon What matters of
legislation it is desired to present to
the coming General Assembly of
North Carolina.
The association has grown very
rapidly and the duties of its officers
have daily increased. 1t is thought
that the association will establish per-
manent headquarters in Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
Pierced and Torn, Beaten Back at All Points
kuropatkin's Vast Army Pours Like a
Flood Around This City,

posed in an orderly manner through
tbe vast fields of Chinese corn. the
soldiers singing as they go went into
camp, despite their unbroken series of
reverses. while the baggage and
transport trains caught in the muddy
rivuIets. attracted the assistance of
everybody Nothing apparently af-
fects the heartiness the men IN the
ranks The line of wounded men
which reached the great east gate this
evening. passed silently through the
streets, as deserted, as the aisles of the
catacombs. The litter bearers. with
their solitary lanterns, presented an
impressive spectacle, awing the Chi
nese who today for the first time
realized the imminence of a battle.
The above dispatch was filed this
evening on the ground over which the
decisive battle of this campaign of
the war between Russia and Japan
will apparently be fought in the i'm
mediate future. HSiaotun, which, as
indicated in the date line of the dis
patch, is eleven miles east Of Lao
Yang, is a small town. or village sit
uated where the small river Ian emp
ties into the larger Taitse river. The
Importance of the dispatch is in the
fact that while it gives the situation
at the part of the battlefield up to
this evening it also shows beyond any
doubt that the Russian line of COM
municatiOn IS not cut.
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Awaiting the Onset.
fRv tbe Associated Press.o

Lao Yang. Aug. 29.-The Russian
army has effected it's retirement with
transport and artillery on Lao yang
and is now in position awaiting tho
advancing Japanese. The progress on
the latter has been rapid and determ7
ined, sparing of no sacrifice.
In the attack on the Slaollndzy Po,
sition. one japanese battalion lost a :
it's officers.
The retirement of the Russian trans
port of four corps yesterday evening
across the plain while the artillery ano
troops in the rear held off the Japa-
ness afforded magnificent spectacle
Along the extended lines there wasi
an incessant roar of batteries, the Rus-
slams working their guns with great
GOODNESS and not retiring until the
transport was in safety.
General Rontkowsky was among
the killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
CIV the Associated Press.) }

st. Petersburg, Aug. 29.-(5:50 p.
m )-The operations around Liao
Yang have undergoonoeo a complete
change. Owing to the delay in the
concentration of General Kuropatkin
army, as a result of the terrible con-
dition of the roads, the Japanese
seized the opportunity to attack tho
slow moving corps and severe fighting
occurred August 27-28 in which tho
Russians lost another thousand men
and they now probably will have to
accept a general engagement. General
Kuropatkin himself describes the
latest phase of the hostilities in long
dispatch to the Emperor from point
on the railroad a few miles south or
Liao Yang, where practically the Whola
army was assembled and awaitin>
battle. The telegram, which was flee
early this morning, says:
1.-The Japanese began at dawn Au-
gust 27 two movements designed TO
cllt off the first and fourth corps. The
first. stationed at Anshanshan. half
way between Haicheng and Liao yang,
experienced the most serious difficult
ty. owing to bad roads The Japan
ese under General Oku tried TO flank
this corps from the east LII Tie
meanwhile General Kurok1. abandon
ing his pressure of Generals lVanofi
and Herschelmann, drove wedge
between the second and fourth corps
which were stationed west OF Liam
diansian. a strong defensive position
i'm the hills, twenty-four miles south
east of Lao Yang. The Russians
greatly impeded by their artillery and
commissariat, fought series of rear
guard actions in order to cover the
retreat of their impediments to Lao
Yang. in which they We're successful.
The first corps, which figured at the
battle of the Yalu and in the fighting
at Molten Pass, again sustained the
brunt of the fighting and suffered the
majority of the losses, including Gen
eral Roulkovsky and Colonel Won
Raaben.
1.-The first. second and fourth corps,
combined under the command of Gen
eral Zaroubaieff, and the tenth, seven
teenth and third corps. under General
Ivanoff forming the eastern contin-
gent. succeeded in effecting a concen-
tration at Lao Yang without further
loss.
1.-THE whole six corps. of which two
are European troops, have now form
ed a semi-circle within g radius of
six or eight miles of Lao Yang"
General KuroDatkin has not far
short of 170.000 men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-30
REV. JOHN e. WHITE, d. D.,
Will Preach at the Tabernacle Baptist
Church in Raleigh Today.

DR.. White is a Wake county man,
has a host of friends in this city who
will be glad to hear him today when
he preached at the Tabernacle Baptist
church.
Few men are better known or more
beloved in North Carolina than John
e. White, who served the Baptist de-
nomination for several years in it's