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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
JAPS BEAT RUSSIANS
IMPLICIT A DISASTROUS DEFEAT
UPON CARS FORCES IN A
RUNNING FIGHT.
kAICHOW CAPTURED BY JAPs
CITY FALLS INTO HANDS OF THE
MIkADo'S MEN AFTER Sc
WE'RE FIGHTING.

Newchwang, June 80. = Russians
were defeated in disastrous running
Eight extending from Haihu to Simu-
eheng, on the military road from Flung
hwang to Haicheng, and the Japanese
pursued them to Tatung pass, the gate
20 the center of General Kuropatkin's
main position.
The Japanese who drove them back
comprised strong detachment of the
Twelfth army division, commanded by
lieutenant General Inouye, supported
by brigade from Lieutenant General
Baron Nishi's Second army division.
The victorious column was strength
oned further at the junction of the
roads to Haicheng from Funghwang
and Siuyen, near Simicheng, by sew
sral regiments, batteries and squadrons
from the First division of the Taku-
shan army, advancing northeastward
along the Siuyen-Haicheng road.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
DEMOCRATS OF MISSOURI.
Faction Opposed to Joseph w. Folk
Controls Convention.

Joplin, Mo-, June 30.-The Demo
cratic state convention to elect thirty
six delegates to the national conven-
ton at st. Louis selected the following
delegates at large: n.
United States Senator Stone. Gov
ernor A. M. Dockery. Congressman
Champ Clark and Congressman D. A.
De Almond.
Thirty-two district delegates were
also chosen. The convention was con-
trolled by the so-called machine" ele-
ment, which is opposed to the faction
which is supporting Joseph w. Folk
of ST. Louis, candidate for governor.
The convention Endorsed Senator
Francis M. Cockrell for president, and
the delegates were instructed to vote
as unit on all questions in the ma
tional convention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
THREE FORTS TAKEN
JAPS DEFEAT RUSSIANS AND CAP
TURE PORTION OF PORT Ar
THUR DEFENsEs.

Toxic, June 30.-It is unofficially re-
ported that the Chikwanshan, Chitan-
shan and Sochosan forts, southeast of
and part of the Port Arthur defenses,
were captured on Sunday after an all
day fight, beginning with an artillery
duel Sochoshan, it is added, was first
captured and the others fell soon after
wards. The Russians retreated west,
leaving forty dead. The number of
wounded has not been ascertained.
The Japanese force consisted of all
branches of the service. The Japanese
lost three officers and hundred men
killed or wounded and captured two
guns and "a quantity of ammunition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
ARMY JEERED THE NAVY.
Tainted Russian Sailors Into Making
Recent Demonstration.

Tainted Russian Sailors Into Making
Recent Demonstration.
Chefoo, June 30.-Eight. refugees
who left Port Arthur in Chinese junk
were picked up Wednesday. They be-
long to the upper class. The informa-
they give seems reliable They state
the Russian squadron now consists of
the following ships in good condition:
Czarevitch, RetviZan, Peresviet, Pol
tava, Diana, Bayan, Novik and twenty
torpedo craft and smaller boats.
The torpedo transport Amur Is dam
aged and the battleship Sevastopol
slightly damaged, but they can soon
be repaired.
There are 10000 sailors and 10000
soldiers in the fortress. Women are
largely employed as nurses. There are
$50 artisans and $500 citizens. OF
these 1000 have now been drafted into
the army and are drilling day and
night There is plenty of food, but
the governor is controlling prices in
order to prevent speculation. The re-
fugees also state that owing to the
jeers of the army the feet was forced
to make the recent demonstration on
June % In order to preserve the morale
Of the garrison.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
MAY NOMINATE MILES
BOOM OF THE GENERAL GIVEN A
BIG FORWARD MOVEMENT BY
PROHlBITlONISTS
THINKS HE WOULD ACCEPT
JOHN G. WOOLLEY EXPLAINS THE
POSITION TAKEN BY PROS
PEcTIvE NOMINEE.

Indianapolis, June 30.-The boom
for General Miles for the Prohibition
nominee for president was given de-
cided forward movement Wednesday
~ public meeting of delegates and
visitors at the state house, following
the adjournment of the afternoon SEES
sion of the convention. Fifteen hun
dred persons were present, OF whom
more than 400 wore delegate badges.
Alonzo E. Wilson, Illinois state chair
man presided. j. G. Woolley Of Chi
cago, editor of the Voice, gave evil
dence as to General Miles position.
He said he had been in close COM
munication with General Miles during
the last six weeks by letters, visits
and conversations.
II do not know that he will accept
the nomination" said Mr.. Woolley,
"but l believe he will. told him l
was coming to Indianapolis to assist
in his nomination unless he forbade
me. He did forbid me, and if he was
willing for me to come under these
circumstances and then decline the
nomination he is not the sensitive gen.
tleman he should be-"
Favors More Than One Issue.
Conversations with General Miles
were related by Mr.. Woolley in which
General Miles said the Prohibitionists
did wrong to confne themselves to
one issue when there were such ques-
tons also as the civil service, the Con-
stitution following the flag, the United
States having subjects, popular cleo
ton of senators and the return of
sovereignty to the hands of the peo-
pie.
General Miles was quoted as saying
there would soon be breaking up of
old parties and in the realignment the
liquor question would be one of the
vital issues.
Mr.. Woolley said he interpreted the
Miles letter to signify that General
Miles would prefer to wait for some
party big enough to include in its
platform other vital issues besides
prohibition.
The national Prohibition convention
completed it's organization Wednesday
and adjourned until today. The new
national committee was selected at
state meetings and it organized by
chairman 1t includes the following:
Iowa, A S. Coats, Malcolm Smith;
Michigan, Samuel Dickie, F. w. Cor
bett; Minnesota, B. B. Haugan, George
W. Higgins; North Dakota, T. E. Ost-
lund, M. H. Kiff South Dakota, G. v.
Templeton, c. E. Simpkins; Wiscon-
sin, j. E. Clayton, E. T. Gilbertson.
A majority of the new committee
Is opposed to the nomination of Gen
eral Miles for president and favors a
single issue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
There seems to be more enthusiasm

There seems to be more enthusiasm in
regard to the county fair this year in
Mankato than at any time heretofore.
This is as it should be. Whenever our
capital city shows an unselfsh interest
in making the county fair success
wherever it may be located she will have
taken long step toward drawing the
fair to her bosom. There are but few,
who would not, prefer the location
changed but want it done with purely
disinterested interest in its removal
Vernon Center News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
July 1915. a
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL

July 1918. 49,
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth.-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate OF Humphrey ID.
Jones, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing purport-
ing to be the last will and testament, OF
Humphrey Fl. Jones deceased late of said
county, has been delivered to this court.
And whereas, Margaret Jones has filed
Herewith her petition. representing. among
other things, that said Humphrey h. Jones
died in said county, on the 18th day OF June.
1904, testate, and that said petitioner is
the executrix named in eaid last will and
testament, and praying that the said instru-
ment may be admitted to probate, and that
letters Parliamentary be issued thereon to her.
It il ordered, that the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this court, at the probate Office in said county
on Monday, the 18th day of July A: d., 1904,
at 10 o'clock In the forenoon. when all persons
interested may appear for or contest the pro-
bate of said instrument
And it is further ordered, that notice of the
time and place of said hearing be given to all
persons Interested, by Publishing this order
once in each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing, in the Mankato
Free Press, weekly newspaper printed and
published at Mankato, at said county.
Dated at Mankato the 2sth day of June
A. D., 1904.
By the Court,
probate Court Seal.l WM. F, HUGHES.
Judge of Probate
Thos. Hughes, Attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
pUMoNT KEPT THE LID OFF.
Commander of Jefferson Guards Re-
ports on Damaged Balloon.


ports on Damaged Balloon.
St Louis, June 30.-If Santos Du
mont had kept the lid on his airship
no one could have slashed it full of
holes, according to Colonel K. P.
Kingsbury, commandant of the Jeffer-
son guards at the worlds fair, in re-
port on the affair made Wednesday.
Colonel Kingsbury finds that while
the lid was off some one with strong
knife reached into, the box containing
the gas bag of, Dumont's airship and
cut the bag full of holes. The report
contains this statement: Zone of Mr..
Dumont's assistants is said to carry
large, strong knife. Owing to the
strength of the numerous folds and
thickness of the balloon envelop, some
such knife as this would have been
necessary to cut the balloon
The report says that Dumont refused
to keep the lid on because he wanted
air to get to the balloon, but says no
excuse was offered for not putting
wire netting over the bag.
Charles F. Morrison. who was ar
rested for cutting the bag, has been
released.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
REPUBLICANS OF MAINE
Nominate State Ticket Headed b,
w. T. Cobb for Governor.

Nominate a State Ticket Headed by
w. T. Cobb for Governor.
Bangor, Me-, June 30-William T.
Cobb of Rockland last night was NOM
mated for governor by the Republic
an state convention on the first ballot,
Mr.. Cobb having thirty-eight votes to
nomination.
Hearty receptions were accorded to
Senator Hale. who presided, Congress-
men Burleigh, Littlefield and Powers,
who were among the delegates.
The platform adopted declares for
protection, the reciprocity of Blaine,
Arthur, Harrison, Mckinley and Ding
ley; indorses the administration of
President Roosevelt and pledges sup
port of the national Republican ticket.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
NO CONFIDENCE IN WITHOUT.
Russian Sailors Would Prefer Skryd.
loft at Port Arthur

loft at Port Arthur
Chefoo, June 30.-Fifty Europeans
who left Port Arthur on June % ar.
rived Thursday from Pigeon bay,
where they embarked in junk on
June %.
They say that in the naval engage
ment of June 23 the Russian battle
ship Sevastopol was slightly damaged.
Fifteen days will be required to re-
pair her. The torpedo dispatch boat
Amur was badly damaged. The Euro
peans had not heard of the result OF
the night engagement in which the
Japanese say they sank battleship
Of the Peresviet type.
When the Russian feet went out of
Port Arthur the hopes of all the res
idents were high, and there was much
disappointment when the fleet return
ed to anchorage without engaging the
enemy.
1t is said that the Russian sailors
have no confidence in ReaS Admiral
Without. but think that If Vice Ad-
miral Skrydloff were in command the
feet could successfully engage the
Japanese.
The Russian fleet is now reported
to consist of six battleships, five cruis-
ers and twenty-four smaller vessels.
On June %. the day on which the
Europeans left, the Japanese were re-
ported to be trying to capture Wefu
mountain, a strongly fortified position
fifteen miles east of Port Arthur.
A Frenchman who has been in Port
Arthur since the war began says that
there are $4,000 fighting men there,
including both soldiers and sailors,
also 500 women and $50 noncombat-
ants. The women and noncombatants
are waiting for steamer on which
the Russians have promised to send
them out of the besieged fortress
The food supply is sufficient. The
only sufferers are the Chinese, who
are without money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
TRAINS WERE CROWDED.
Omaha Road Brings 1900 People to
the City Today.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The various railroads had rush to-
day, especially the Omaha and the Mil
waukee. The Omaha road brought in
1900 people from all directions. So great
was the crowd from along the branch
line that the st. James train was sent
down the branch from Lake Crystal as
far as Vernon Center before coming
through to Mankato.
The Milwaukee train from the south
was packed, even the baggage car being
full and the roof lined. 1t is said that
1876 tickets were sold at Mapleton alone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
RUSSIAN PUBLIC ExPEcTANT.
Impatient For News of a Great Battle
in the Far East.

st. Petersburg, June 30.-The fact
that no further news of land operations
was received last night did not serve
to relieve the tension which is general
throughout the city. The officials con-
tinue to feel confidence in General
Kuropatkin's judgment and in his abil-
ity to deal with the momentous situa-
ton, but the general public is keyed
up in expectation of great battle and
is impatient for news of any sort.
The report from Toxic that a fur
Their raid had been made by the Vlad-
ivostok squadron arrived too late to
be generally circulated. The report
tallies with the intimation of the
squadrons activity made in press dis
patches June 27. These dispatches
said that belief prevailed that the
Vladivostok squadron had put to sea
on Saturday last and was likely to be
heard of in the Korean straits. AT
the same time the Russian correspon-
dent at Vladivostok took pains to say
that Vice Admiral Skrydloff's squad
ron would probably be unable to go out
again for weeks, as the ships had to go
into drydock for overhauling. The
Vladivostok report is regarded by some
rs a blind.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01

The faculty of the summer school have
sent fine floral offering to Mrs. R. H.
Brown of Vernon Center, the occasion
being the birth of a daughter. Mrs.
Brown is the wife of Mr.. Brown who is
one Of the popular instructors in the
summer school, also candidate for the
office of county superintendent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01

We learn that the mail route between
here and Medic will be discontinued on
July l4th when rural service. will go
into effect. Mr.. Sam Slower holds con-
tract for carrying the mail to Medo for
four years and we do not think it is q
fair deal to cut him out of his service in
this way.-Minnesota Lake Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Hay Stumpage.

One hundred and sixty acres hay mea-
dow for rent, fine crop, known as the
Humison farm, viz; Seq, sec. 33-l0S-25,
also land for sale in forty acre tracts if
desired. Easy terms. For information
see M. s. Kelley near land, or write
Merickel Bros, Eagle Bend, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01

Julius just of Rapidan is in the city
and quite low from the effects of rusty
nail which he ran into one of his feet
three months ago. His toe was amputat-
ed some time ago, and recently his foot
was taken off. 1t is feared that he can
not recover.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
REPORT RiDIcULED IN JAPAN.
islanders Take No Stock in Rumor of
Oku's Retirement.

London, June 30.-The Toxic CORE
spondent of the Times says that the
report sent out from st. Petersburg of
General Oku's retirement is ridiculed
in Japan, where the delay in forcing
q great battle is well understood to be
due to the habit of the Japanese gen.
erals In not striking before the DELHI
crate completion Of all their prelim-
inaries.
The correspondent says that an i'm
cerial ordinance declares that all
graduates of merchant marine schools
which are officially recognized and
also all mariners who have served fora
certain time on merchant steamers are
eligible for the naval reserve.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Gun Club Scores.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The following scores were made by the
gun club yesterday afternoon:
Club Shoot-Brett Is, Waddell IA,
Saulpaugh 10, Kent 7, Overman 10,
Brehm II, Nyquist IA, Stephan IL.
Trophy Shoot-Brett II, Waddell ID,
Saulpaugh II, Nyquist 10, Kent 4, Over
man 8, Stephan IA.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
July 1-s-15
ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-ss. In Probate Court.9
In the matter OF the estate OF James 81.
Greenwood, deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition Of
Jane L. Greenwood. of the county of Blue
Earth, representing among other things
that James II. Greenwood, late of the county
of Blue Earth, in the state Of Minnesota, On
the 18th day of June A. D., 1904, at the
county of Blue Earth died intestate, and being
an inhabitapt Of this county at the time OF his
death. leaving goods, chattels, and estate with
in this county, and that the said petition
er is the surviving wife of said deceased.
and praying that administration of said estate
ba to Carl F. Greenwood granted.
1t is ordered that said petition be heard be:
fore said court on Saturday. the 23rd day OF
July A. D., 1904, at 10 o'clock q. m. at the pro-
bate office in the court house in Mankato in
said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
interested by publishing this order once in each
week for three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing in the Mankato Free Press a
weekly newspaper printed and published at
Dated at Mankato. the 18th day of June
A. D., 1904,
BY the Court.
probate Court Seal1 VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
TWENTY-FIVE MEN DROWNED.
Russian Sailors Perish in Submarine
Boat

St. Petersburg, June 30.-Twenty-
two sailors were drowned at the Baltic
works during the day while expert
ments were being made with the tor
pedo boat Delfin, which had been con-
verified into a submarine boat. Four
officers and thirty men were on board
when the signal was given to sub
merge the boat without first properly
closing the manhole. The result was
the vessel sunk.
The accident was due partly to the
excessive number of the crew, mostly
inexperienced men, and chiefly to the
unfortunate attempt of man to escape
while his comrades were screwing
down the manhOle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01

The Free Press takes great pleasure
in acknowledging receipt of copy OF
Judge Bucks fine historical work, "In-
dian Outbreaks" gift which the office
will always prize as one of the best
tones of its library.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01

Walter Thackery has started an action
in the district court against the Great
Western and Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway company to recover $3.50
damages for the flooding of the basement
of his livery and feed barn during the
heavy rains year ago. Thomas and
Evan Hughes are his attorneys.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Flooded With Bogus Elves.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The city of Minneapolis is being flood
ed with bogus SIS bills counterfeited after
an issue of the State bank of New
Brunswick, N. j. A man has been 60
ing about the different business houses
during the last two weeks getting them
changed. He has not yet been seen by
the police and has victimized many per-
sons. Other cities have been visited by
the fellow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Won by ST. Louis School.

hterscholastic handicap meet at the
stadium Wednesday was won by Cen
trail high school of ST. Louis, Smith
academy of ST. Louis securing second
place Most of the events were won
by st. Louis contestants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
JAPS TAKE KAICHOW
CAPTURE THE CITY AFTER A Sc
WE'RE FIGHT WITH THE RUS
SIAN FORCES.

London, June 30.-The Toxic CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says
that severe fighting took place at Kai-
chow (Kaiping) on June 25, resulting
In the capture of Kaichow on the morn
ing of June 26.
The Toxic correspondent of the
Morning Post says that the Japanese
Second army has effected a juncture
with the First army and that the whole
force now has fighting front of 120
miles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Severe Storm in Wisconsin.

wind and hail storm passed over La
Crosse last evening. A building at
the Interstate fair grounds was wreck
ed and huge trees in Myrick park were
uprooted. The damage to crops will
be heavy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
JOHN M. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Health.
TEN INCHES OF WATER.
cIoudburst at Wymore, Neb., Does
Damage to Crops.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Edwards, Wood & Co. today received
via their private wire a dispatch from
ing, doing great damage to crops. Four
people were killed. Ten inches of water
fell in short time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01

Why not buy piano now. We will
help you out by the easy payment
plan. Our prices are always the lowest,
our assortment most complete. Call and
see us. Overman Music company, 100
Jackson street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Ill-health Causes Suicide.

From Saturdays Daily.
James w. Campbell hanged himself at
his home near Eyota Thursday eve-
ming. Ill-hea1th was the cause of the
suicide.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Hand Was Crushed.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
P. III. Honeywell, young man en-
ployed at the tub factory, accidentally
got the fingers of his right hand caught
between two rollers last Monday after
noon and badly crushed and broken.
1t is possible that all the fingers will be
saved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Three Cases Settled.
From Wednesdays Daily.

The suits of Robert Little vs.. Azella
F. Smith and Azella M. Smith, Azella
F. Smith VS.. Robert Little and
Ella Little and w. D. Willard as
trustee in bankruptcy in the matter
of William M. Jones, bankrupt, vs..
Robert Little have been settled. Their
trial was to have begun yesterday in
the district court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
Wright Still Missing.
From Wednesdays Daily.

The continued disappearance of Mel
son P. G.. Wright, the. exJackson edi-
tor, still causes that gentleman's friends
no end of anxiety, but there are others
who content themselves with the be-
lief that the young man is in good
health and that he has simply taken a
trip to other parts for reasons best
known to himself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-01
SEARCH is ABANDONED
Militiamen Return to Their
Homes

Homes.
Winona, Mimi, June 30.-The mem
bers of Company c of the Third reg
iment of Wisconsin militia, whose
home is at Hudson, and who have
been on duty across the river from
here since last Saturday night, have
received orders to depart for their
homes, the search in this locality for
Lon Smith being abandoned so far ;as
this militia company is concerned
The militiamen are convinced that
the murderer of Sheriff Harris has es-
capped over the river to Minnesota and
has by this time put long distance
between himself and his pursuers.