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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
WIN
A BIG FIGHT
Throw Three Armies in Sudden As
sault Against Russians Who Make
a Stubborn Resistance.
GEN. kELLAR AMONG THE DEAD
Fall Of Port Arthur Was Reported,
But Later Denied-Japs Have Cap
tured the Outer Forts.

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 1, $3.50 p. m.-
At last the decisive battle of the cam.
paign seems to be in progress. Hav.
ing completed his enveloping move.
ment on the Russian position, General
Kuroki has ordered simultaneously
an advance from all points against
Hal Cheng and Lao Yang. Fighting
is raging on both fronts and still con-
tinuqs. The latest reports contain
nothing yet confirmatory of the rum
ors that General Kuropatkin has been
defeated.
According to Kuropatkin's official
dispatch 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 Stu Yen roads.
Two separate armies were launch,
ed from the east above the two roads,
while a third, under General Oku,
moved up east of the railroad from
Ia Tche Kiao, to try to cut off the
Russian force there from Hal Cheng.
If the latter move is successful, this
force will be crushed.
A portion of General Kuroki's army
at the same time advanced against
General Count Keller's position at
Dkhauven, east of Lao Yang, trying
the favorite Japanese plan of out
fianking him on the night. Still fur
ther north, on the Saimatsza-Liao
Yang road, the Japanese moved for
ward against Houtsialse, twenty-five
miles from Lao Yang. At all points
the Japanese employed artillery to
the best advantage.
General Kuropatkin's situation will
be desperate in the event of his de-
feat. The keenest anxiety is felt at
the war office for news OF the pro-
gress of the battle.
The general staff seems utterly
dumbfounded at the number of men
the Japanese possess, and consequent
ly Kuropatkin's statement that they
are landing another heavy force at
the Port of New Chwang adds to the
solicitude.
London, Aug. IA dispatch to a
news agency from Toxic says there
is reason to believe that after two
days fighting the Japanese occupied
Simoucheng, thus cutting off General
Stakelburg from General Kuropatkin.
st. Petersburg, Aug. IA dispatch
from General Kuropatkin to the en-
peror. dated today. says: "All our
positions were retained at Simouch-
eng when the fighting ceased at Gas
D. m, July 81. but | have not yet re-
ceived reports of the operations on
our extreme right flank.
I'VE retained all our positions held
by our eastern force a, Yangse pass.
General Keller commanded position
from which to watch the fight. The
battery near here was exposed TO
heavier fire than any other, and he
was mortally wounded at O'Clock
this afternoon. He died twenty min
utes later"
General Kuropatkin also reported
the retirement of the Russian van
guard on the south front, short dis
tance in the direction of Hal Cheng.
After determined fighting near the
village of Sanchengtse, the japanese
apparently concentrated considerable
forces on the Saimatza side of Lao
Yang.
The Russian losses in the fighting
on July 81 have not yet been report.
ed, but the Russians hold their posi-.
tions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

Continued on Sixth page.)
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

London. Aug. IA dispatch to a
news agency from Toxic says there
is reason to believe that after two
days fighting the Japanese occupied
Simoucheng, thus cutting off General
Stakelburg from General Kuropatkin.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04

estimates of the size of the estate vary ing from $30,OOO, GOO to S13O, ,OOO, 900. While my information on the subject is mea- ger, I am of the opinion that the lar ger sum, if cut in half. might give a fairly accurate approximation of its value.
 Whether it's exact value will ever be known is very doubtful. Some few years ago Mir Weightman tried to com pute his wealth, but was forced to abandon the attempt.
 Much of the fortune was accumula- ted through dealings with wholesale drug houses in different parts of the country. MT. Weightman would make advances to these concerns. Often times he would be compelled to take real estate in payment. At other times he got securities and even the stocks of such firms.
 "To try and fix the value Of these holdings is almost impossible. l know, though, that the estate owns real es- tate in nearly every state in the union. and in how many others I do not know. should not be surprised if it devel- oped that MT. Weightman was posses sed of property, real and personal in
 
 "In addition to these holdings he had. of necessity, large interests in the soures of supply of the raw materials used in his business as a manufactur- ing chemist. These sources of supply are distributed all over the coutry as well as in many foreign countries, and serve to complicate the character of the fortune and the task of estimating its value or of closing up and consoli- dating the estate"
 What will be Mrs. Walkers policy in relation to the fortune? Will she continue it as present." Was asked.
 Mrs. Walker will continue the busi- ness of Powers & Weightman through next year, at least" was the reply. What she will do with it after that time I have no means of knowing, but I fancy she will not undertake to con- tinue it indefinitely"
 "She is a woman of most excellent business capacity, fully the equal Of her father. She has been trained un- der and by him, and while she is per fectly capable of managing the manu- featuring business as we'll as the other details of the estate I am of the opin- ion that she will close 1t up and con- solidate it, although in doing this she will make no sacrifices to haste"
 Of Mrs. Walker, who has suddenly been thrust into prominence as the richest woman in America in charge of her own fortunes, comparatively little is known. She occupies the mansion at 1886 Walnut street, living a quiet and methodical life, with few pleasures ar. advertisements Her closest COnfi- dant is her constant companion, Miss Norris. woman considerably younger than the heiress.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04
LARSON BUSINESS COLLEGE
Close of the Most Successful Summer
 Term in Its History.

The most successful summer term in the history of the Lamson Business College closed last week, the attend ance being more than double the usual number. This, in spite of the fact that the students worked under more or less difficulty as the school rooms were De- ing renovated and changed. When former students return at the opening of the fall term next Tuesday, they will hardly be able to recognize the place. At a cost of nearly one thous- and dollars, a new entrance has been opened from First avenue, a new type writing room, twenty feet square, has been added, cloak and hat room for the exclusive use of the lady students has also been opened, which together with extra space for the business of- flee and reception room, gives the col lege more than four thousand five hun dred square feet of floor space. All the floors have been painted, new furn- iture has been bought, the blackboard space has been increased to five hun dred square feet. Taking everything into consideration the Lamson Busi- ness College is now one of the most convenient and attractive places in Phoenix. One thing though will be disapproved of by the student who likes to slip out or play "hookey," everyone who enters or leaves the col lege during school hours must pass through a. door right by the principals desk.
 The prospects for a large attendance this fall are excellent, the college office being thronged all day yesterday with applicants for admission.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04

who has been visiting in California. N. A. Morford left last evening for short trip to Los Angeles on busi- ness.
 Dave Kaufman left for Los Angeles this morning via the s. F. P. & P.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. Rosenberg returned yesterday from Coronado where they spent a most pleasant season.
 Miss Sally Jacobs leaves this morn ing for Iron Springs where she will en- joy herself for some days.
 Prof. J. D. Loper of Mesa spent yes- terday in Phoenix.
 Judge Fletcher M. Doan of Globe has been in this city the past two days.
 Judge E. B. Goodwin of Tempe spent yesterday in Phoenix.
 I. Diamond of the Boston store start ed on Thursday night for the east on an extensive purchasing tour.
 Contractor M. J. Sharp left last flight for the coast.
 Mrs. Kelso returned yesterday morn- ing from her summer outing on the coast greatly improved in health.
 Justice J. M. Burnett who has been enjoying a vacation in southern Cali fornia for the last month will return to Phoenix tomorrow.
 B. F. Daniel of Nogales was in the city yesterday.
 Governor Brodie left this morning for Prescott. He will return to the city tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04
oT LOCAL
 III INTEREST

RED ROVER ROAD-The Red Rover Mine company's men are re-
 pairing the washouts on the wagon road from Camp Creek to Red Rover mine.
 FIRST M. E. cHURCH-Monroe
 street and Second avenue A. M. Gib- bons, pastor. Sunday school at a. m. Epworth League at D. m. Public
 worship ct 10 a. m. and s p. m. All seats are free. The public will find 9 most cordial welcome.>
 RESIDENCE PROPERTY SOLD-- The residence property of Mrs. Anna Kincaid on east Van Buren street, was sold through the agency of w. K. James to George L. P. Chambers who has lived here for about a year. The property consists of an acre of ground and six room frame house. The sell ing price was $1,S00.
 BROMMELl BROTHERS HERE-It Is with much pleasure that the many friends of Messrs. Alfred and Freder- ick Broomell again greet them upon the streets of Phoenix. They have heen in California ever since the sale of their splendid ranch to George H. Maxwell more than a year ago. It is stated that they will visit in this val . I ley for some days and they have a hos- of friends who would be more than pleased to learn that they had decided to once more permanently abide here. AN UNKNOWN QUANTpTY-Mas- ter Nick Osborne. the twelve-year- old son of that fixed democrat Neri Os- borne, clerk of the board of superVi- | sors, leaves this morning alone for a business trip to Wickenburg. Nick is | said to be going there in the inter .sts
 of one of the candidates for sheriff, but it seems uncertain whether he is | to work for Sheriff Cook or MT. Walk
 CT. In national politics he is known
 to be democratic without compromise.
 but as he makes local headquarters at
 the sheriffs office it is hinted that the
 motive of personal friendship may in-
 huence him in that direction.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04
MRS. WALKERS WEALTH
Lady We'll Known in Phoenix One of
 Americas Richest Women.

The following telegram published in the Chicago Chronicle will be of inter est to Phoenix readers from the fact that the woman in question, Mrs. Wal ker, is well known to many Phoenix people, having spent a winter or two here, with her husband and family and number of servants, during the lat CT years of MT. Walkers life. They owned a property on north Center street and employed Dave Turner to care for it. After MT. Walkers death, the property was given to MT. Turner who now resides there.
 Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 29.-Mrs. Anne M. Weightman Walker is by the terms of the will of her father, William Weightman, which was probated today, the richest woman in the world in con- trol of her own fortune.
 An estimate made by one of the grandchildren of MT. Weightman places the value of the estate at $6O,O0O,OOO.
 Every cent of this is left absolutely to Mrs. Walker. the only survivor of MT. Weightnans three children.
 She is made the sole executor of the estate and exempted from the neces- sity of filing either bonds or inventor les. She becomes also executive head of the manufacturing drug firm of Powers & Weightman, with ramifica- tions to every state in the union and in foreign countries.
 AS Mrs. Walker is a childless widow. the probable ultimate disposition and distribution of this great estate Is com pletely a matter of conjecture.
 The will, which was written in the fine chirography of the testator, upon a single sheet of thin ruled foolscap pa per contains only 200 words.
 Although this remarkable will carries no bequests to a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildre of the late William Weightman. the is- sue of his two sons, no contest will be filed.
 Of the estate one of the grandchil dren said this evening: 'I have seen
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04
HOWS THlS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot te cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO., To,elo O. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable m all business S transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm
 WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intarna ly, acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of the system. Testimou- ials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04
PERSONAL.

Mrs. s. F. Cotton of the Occidental hotel returned yesterday morning from visit to her old home in Illinois which she had not seen for nine years.
 Mrs. Lizzie Coyle has returned from ner summer vacation in Prescott
 H. I. Latham left for Denver on this mornings s. F. P. & P. train. He will be joined at Ash Fork by Mrs. Latham
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04
EASTERN STAR ATTENTION.

All members of the order of the Eastern Star of Phoenix Chapter No. 5, are requested to meet at the lodge room at 2:30 this afternoon to proceed in body to attend the funeral of their late brother, J. D. Monihon.
 HOLLAND MERRYMAN, Secy.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-04

J. Winner will open a tailor shou at 36 $. Center st., Sept. 1. He will have fine line of imported and do- mestic goods which he expects in any day.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-01-16
BETTER PROSPECTS.

No one can deny that Democratic
prospects as we'll as hopes have picked
up surprisingly since last November,
says the New York Post. The nation
al committee will meet in Washington
tomorrow under much more encour-
aging circumstances than any one
could have predicted year ago. There
is feeling abroad that Democratic
success this year is something more
than remotely possible. Now, senti-
ment OF that kind counts for much in
a democracy so close-knit as the Amer
lean. An opinion which passes quietly
from enc man to his neighbor, from
city to city and from state to state, is
the greatest manufacturer OF votes
known to the political world. In the
present case, it is but the converse OF
another pervasive feeling which finds
expression in many subtle but unmis-
taxable ways-namely, that President
Roosevelt's popularity is on the wane.
There may be no real reason for this;
perhaps it ought not to be true; but
if men think it is, the result will be
very much the same as if it were I'M
questionable. An apparently declining
prestige is, in fact, the really strongest
political force making against Mr..
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-01-16

Justice Harlan of the Unite States
supreme court is Republican who is
not afraid to condemn the recent pol
icies OF his party. In recent lecture
before law class of the Columbian
university, speaking on constitutional
law, he made this significant comment
on the constitutions:
LET us hope that this instrument,
which has served SO we'll, will weather
the storms which the ambitions of GER
tain men are creating, in an effort to
make this country world power"
1t would be a blessed thing for our
common country if President Roose-
welt and others who have the shaping
OF our national affairs would hear
and learn from this staunch and
true advocate of American principles
the real meaning OF the constitution
under which we have been a great and
progressive nation. They seem bent,
however, on discarding that code and
appealing to such shams as manifest
destiny" and mandate of civiliza-
ton"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-01-16

are divided politically. But there is
certainly as good chance for Color
ado and Nevada with eight electoral
votes going Democratic as there is OF
West Virginia with seven votes going
Republican. Nevada has been anti
Republican consistently since 1888 and
the same is true of Colorado since
1894, with the exception OF the present
governor. Weighing all probabilities,
therefore, it seems fair to add 22 more
votes to the Democratic column as
probable, which makes the total 1871.
Fifty-eight more votes are necessary
to elect For those votes both parties
must look to those states which ever
since the reconstruction period have
formed the political battlefeld,-they
are New York with 80 votes, Indiana
with IS votes and Connecticut with 7
votes, in all 81 votes. A Democratic
candidate who can carry New York,
Indiana and Connecticut will be elect
ed. What is the political record Of
these states? All three voted for Til
den in 1876, all voted for Garfield in
1880. all for Cleveland in 1884. Con-
necticut remained with Cleveland in
1883 by little over 300 votes, but New
York and Indiana deserted him and
elected Harrison. All three again
voted for Cleveland in 1892 and all
three voted for Mckinley in 1896 and
1900. The striking way in which those
states have voted together in the past
is the best test OF their future action.
The political feeling which has suffic-
ed to draw one this way or that, has
been sufficient to draw the others ever
since 1872, with the single exception
OF Connecticut in 1888. 1t will be re-
membered that the trend toward the
Republican party in 1888 was not
strong. New York went to the Re-
publican candidate for president, by
1900, while on the same day it elected
Democratic governor by 10000. In
diana went to Harrison by only 1900
and the trend was so slight that it was
insufficient to carry into the Repub-
lican column little Connecticut which
remained Democratic. There appears
to be very good reason for believing
that New York next fall will vote for
a Democratic candidate for president.
If New York does, will Indiana and
Connecticut follow her lead? The
record of the past, which is our only
means Of Judging, gives much reason
for believing that they will. If they
do, the next president of the United
States will be a Democrat.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-01-16

ty-one in number, and there are FIVE
stations where mass is celebrated oc-
casionally.
Within the limits of Chicago the
statistics show that the Catholics have
157 church edifces; 14S of these have
resident pastors, and nine are attend
ed as missions from other churches,
although they are distinct congrega-
tons. The city congregations are
divided among the various nationali-
ties, as follows:
English-speaking churches (includ-
ing one for colored Catholics), 20;
German, "a; Polish, IS; Bohemian, 10;
Italian, 8; French, 4; Slavonian, d;
Croatian, q; Lithuanian, q; Syrian, Il;
Dutch, I. Some of these parishes
have an immense population, among
the largest are: Holy Family eng
lish-speaking), 10000 communicates;
St. stanislaus (Polish, $4,000 COM
municants; St. Michaers Germany,
10000 communicates; St. Procopius'
(Bohemian), $4,000 COMMITMENTS.
Assisting the archbishop in caring
for the spiritual welfare of this great
multitude are GIG priests, of this num-
Der 173 are members of religious or
ders and 446 are seculars. In Chicago
the members of the Church are min
istered to by 1o1 regular and 200 secu-
lar clergy.
Possibly the best evidence of the
faith of the Catholics of the diocese
is displayed in the stupendous amount
they spend yearly in erecting and sup
porting Catholic schools and institu-
tons. During the past year 67,33s
were enrolled in the parochial schools,
add to this the number in orphan asy-
lums, industrial schools and like in
stitutions and the pupils of seminaries,
colleges and academies and the num-
Der reaches total of o3,389 children
supported and educated by Catholic
faith and finances.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-01-16
WHY NOT ChIcAGo2

The choice OF ST. Louis as the place
OF holding the Democratic national
convention is disappointment to
many Democrats Of this state. We had
hoped that Chicago would be the
choice. No doubt the committee had
good reasons for not selecting Chica-
go. 1t is reported that the committee
feared the influence that might be ex-
erted upon the convention by the ad-
herents OF a certain candidate. We
do not believe that such an effort, if
made, would have any effect upon the
convention. Chicago has been unfor-
tunate in the past year in having more
labor troubles than any other city in
the country. The recent theater dis
aster i'll that city has resulted in clos
ing all the auditoriums, at least, tenn
porarily. 1t may be that these things
influenced the committee. But for
some reason Chicago did not exert it.
self to get the convention. Mayor
Harrison did not appear in behalf of
the city and at the last moment the
fight for Chicago ceased. We believe
that there are other reasons than those
given for Chicago's failure or rather
neglect in getting the convention. 1t
is the ideal city for national conven-
ton, because of its location and its
ability to accommodate crowds. Then
again from political standpoint, it APP
pears that the convention should be
held there. Chicago is the center for
the state of Indiana as much as H.
linois and these two states are sure to
be political battle6elds this year. In
diana is always debatable ground, and
Illinois, because of the dissension in
the ranks of the Republican party Of
that state, may be lost to that party
Missouri does not need Democratic
convention, but Illinois does. If Chi
cago will give Democratic majority
for the next presidential candidate
such as it has given Mayor Harrison
in some of his campaigns, Illinois will
be Democratic. OF course, St. Louis
is closer to some parts OF Illinois than
is Chicago, but it is to Chicago that
Illinois Democrats must look for suc-
eess.