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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14
SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR.
Japanese Advancing Their EntreneI,-
mcnts to Command City.

Che Foo. July 10, p. ma fair
wind brought a fleet of junks from
Port Arthur to-day. carrying both
Chinese and Europeans Reports
which they bring OF conditions at Port
Arthur are contradictory, but they all
say that Japanese division from tho
northward is entrenching seven miles
from the marine camp, while another
division from the eastward is lighting
Continuously and with the aid OF tho
fleet Is endeavoring to gain position
commanding the town and the naval
basis.
a Russian says that the Japanese
occupied the summit of TakuBhan
mountain. which is about three miles
from Port Arthur. on the night of July
G, with n mounted battery OF artillery
On July Z, the Russian cruiser Novik
and four gunboats went out under pro-
lection of the guns on Golden hill and.
shelled Japanese battery. which was.
surrounded and captured finally by the
Russian infantry.
The fighting to the eastward OF Port
Arthur has been very heavy since July
A. The Japanese ships along the shoro'
are Smelling the Russian position in,
the hills. The smoke from the artiI-
lery on the hills around Port Arthur
is seen almost continuously.
On the nights of July I'd. Ord and 4tfI'
the japanese fleet bombarded the roads
from the south OF the town. The forts
were not damaged. No further night
attacks have been made since July 4th-
A Chinese mechanic from the PORT
Arthur dry docks says that two large
three-funnel ships have been missing
from the Russian feet since the fight
of Port Arthur on June 23rd. The bat
tleship Sevastopol Is still undergoing.
repairs and four torpedo boat destroy
ers arc in dry docks.
The Russians. on the other hand. say
that their feet is intact. and, as mat
ter OF fact. the Japanese have been tho
losers In the fights on Port Arthur. This
Russians assert that the Japanese
have lost no less than ten torpedo boats
in their attempts to reach the Russian
guardship. which was protected by tho
stone-laden ships sunk by the Japanese
in their EFFORT to block the entrance OF
Port Arthur. The guardship is an
chored behind the wrecked vessels.
Some Of the torpedo boat attacks OF
the Japanese have been almost fanati-
cal. Frequently the japanese made at
tacks where success was impossible
and then the torpedo boats have been
sunk. The japanese have refused RS
distance. either committing suicide or
fighting of their rescuers.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14
turkey Yields to Threats.

Vienna. July ia dispatch from
Constantinople says that American
Minister Leishman handed a note to
the Porte declaring that unless a
prompt settlement of the school ques-
ton was arranged a United States fleet
would appear in Turkish waters. The
Sultan ordered the grand yizier to COM
ply with the American minister's de-
mands.
The American demands upon the Sui
tan are for privileges to schools and
colleges conducted by American teach
ers equal TO those given to foreign
teachers; for permission for American
professional men to practice on even
terms with foreigners, and for the d.
rect access OF the American minister to
the Sultan in the Transaction OF bust
ness
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14
JUDGE ALTON B. PARKER NOMINATED
FOR PRESIDENT ON THE FIRST BALLOT

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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14

Denver, July ia News special
from Buena Vista last night says: Pic
mic parties returning this evening
from the mountains west Of here
brought the news that drove of about
fourteen mountain sheep are feeding
close to the city. They are in a little
valley five miles west of here within n
few hundred feet OF the Buena Vista
hot springs. which is at this time filled
with guests, who go each day to see
the drove feed. The sheep have be-
come quite tame. J. w. Morgan drove
this afternoon within few feet OF the
herd. One. he says, has a magnificent
pair Of horns, with two curls.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14

The military should be used only TO
support and maintain the law. We un-
qualifedly condemn its employment for
the summary Punishment of citizens
without trial. or for the control OF
elections.
We approve the measure which
passed the United States Senate in 1896,
relating TO contempt in federal courts,
and providing for trial by jury in cases
of indirect contempt.
Waterways.
We favor liberal appropriations for
the care and improvement of the water
ways of the country.
We oppose the Republican policy of
starving home development in order TO
feed the freed of conquest and the APP
petite for national prestige" and dis
play of strength.
Economy of Administration.
First-Large reductions can easily be
made in the annual expenditures of the
government without impairing the eff
cheney of any branch of the public SER
vice, and we shall insist upon the
strictest economy and frugality COM
patible with vigorous and efficient civil.
military and naval administration as a
right of the people, too clear to be de-
MED or withheld.
Second-We favor honesty in the
public service. The enforcement of
honesty in the public service, and to
that end thorough legislative investi-
CATION of those executive departments
of the government already known to
TEEN with corruption, az well as other
departments suspected of harboring
corruption. and punishment of ascer-
tanned corruptionists without fear or
favor or regard to persons. The per-
sistent and deliberate refusal of both
the Senate and House of Representa-
tives to permit such investigation to be
made demonstrates that only by a
change in the executive and in the leg
islatiye departments can complete ex-
posure, punishment and conviction be
obtained.
Federal Government and Trusts.
We condemn the action of the Re-
publican party In Congress in refusing
to prohibit an executive department
from entering into contracts with con-
victed trusts or unlawful combinations
in restraint of interstate trade.
Executive usurpation.
We favor the nomination and cleo
ton of a President imbued with the
principles of the constitution, who will
set his face sternly against executive
usurpation of legislative and judicial
functions. whether that usurpation be
yelled under the guise OF executive
construction OF existing laws or wheth-
err 1t takes refuge in the tyrant's plans
of necessity or superior wisdom.
Imperialism.
We favor the preservation. SO far as
we can. OF an open door for the worlds
commerce in the Orient, without an
unnecessary ENHANCEMENT in Oriental
and European affairs. and without ar
bitrary, unlimited irresponsible and
absolute government anywhere within
our Jurisdiction. We oppose fervently
as did George Washington himself. an
indefinite. irresponsible. discretionary
and vague absolutism and policy OF
colonial exploitation, no matter where
or by whom exercised: we believe with
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams,
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14

Following is the platform as adopted
by the convention:
The Democratic party of the United
States, in national convention assem-
bled. declares its devotion to the essen
tial principles of the Democratic faith
which bring us together in party com
munion.
Under them, local self-government
and national unity and prosperity were
alike established. They underlaid our
independence, the structure of our free
republic, and every Democratic extern
sion from Louisiana to California and
Texas to Oregon, which preserved
faithfully in all the states the tie be-
tween taxation and representation.
They yet inspire the masses of our
people. guarding jealousy their rights
and liberties and cherishing their fra
ternity, peace and orderly development
They remind us Of our duties and re-
sponsibilities as citizens and impress
upon us, particularly at this time, the
necessity of reform and the rescue of
the administration of government from
the headstrong arbitrary and spas
modic methods which detract business
by uncertainty and pervade the public
mind with dread, distrust and pertur-
baton.
Fundamental Principles.
First-The application of these fun
damental principles to the living
issues of the day Is the first step
toward the assured peace, safety and
progress of our nation. Freedom of
the press, of conscience and OF
speech-equality.
The law of all citizens; right of
trial by jury; freedom OF the person
defended by the writ of habeas corpus;
liberty of personal contract untram-
meled by sumptuary laws; supremacy
of the civil over the military author
ity; well disciplined militia; the sep
aration of church and state; economy
in expenditures; low taxes, that labor
may De lightly burdened; prompt and
sacred fulfllment of public and private
obligations: fidelity to treaties: peace
and friendship with all nations; en-
tangling alliances with none; absolute
acquiescence in the will of the ma
1ority; the vital principles of repub-
lics-these are the doctrines which
Democracy has established as prov
erbs OF the nation and they should be
constantly enforced.
Capital and Labor.
We favor enactment and administra-
ton OF laws giving ldDoi anu SapiAai
impartially their Just rights. Capital
and labor ought not to be enemies.
Each is necessary to the other. Each
has its rights; but the rights OF labor
are certainly no less vested" no less
sacred" and no less unbelievable
than the rights of capital.
Constitutional Guaranty.
Constitutional guarantees are violat-
Ia t.. tod fhs
right to labor, acquire and enjoy prop
erty or reside where interest or inclin-
alton may determine. Any denial
thereof by individuals or organizations
of government should be summary re-
buked and punished.
We deny the right of any executive
to disregard or suspend any constitu-
tional privilege or limitation Obedi-
ence to the laws and respect for their
requirements are alike the supreme
duty OF the citizen and the Official.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14
Heavy Russian Losses.

Che Foo. July 10. 1920 a. m.--Chi-
nese iunkmen who arrived here today
from Port Arthur say that on Tuesday.
July 5. Chinese carriers brought into
the town over 500 Russian dead. two
Of whom were high officials. They
state that part OF the Japanese force
advanced to within six miles OF the be-
sieged town. taking another eastern
fort
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-07-14
HENRY G. DAVIS
NAMED FOR VICE PRESIDENT
Ex-senator From wcst Virginia Nom
mated by Democrats on First Bal
iot--onIy Four Other Names Pre-
crpfrd

this tSunday) morning. after night
of the most heated oratory over Judge
Psrker's telegram, former Senator
Henry G. Davis OF West Virginia was
nominated for vice president by the
Democratic national convention on the
first ballot over four other candidates.
Then. at 1882 o'clock. the conyen-
ton adjourned sine die.
The total votes cast were:
For Miiilams -.............. 159
For Turner 100
For Davis G54
For harris ................. bS
On motion of Governor Becltham of
Kentucky. Davis nomination was
made unanimous.
Shortly before the session convened.
the rumor that Davis OF West Virginia
had been agreed upon by the leaders
for the vice presidency went rapidly
through the hall and delegates gath
cred In groups to discuss the situation.
1t was 5.37 o'clock when the first
sign of opening the session was made.
Chairman Clark called the convention
to order and directed the delegates to
take their seats. Representative John
Sharp Williams OF Mississippi was
recognized and moved that nominal
ing speeches should be limited to fif-
teen minutes and seconding speeches
to five minutes. and that no more than
four seconding speeches be allowed
for any one nomination.
Ball Of Texas offered n substitute
limiting the nominating speeches TO
ten minutes, leaving the time of the
seconding speeches at five minutes and
the number at three. Mr.. Williams
at once withdrew his motion in favor
of the substitute and It was adopted
without discussion.
Alabama was called several times
with no response but finally Mr. Rus
sell OF that state announced that Ala,
bama would give way to Illinois.
F. p. Morris took the platform to
name James Il. Williams of Illinois.
Colorado yielded TO Washington and
Chairman Clark recognized Frederick
O. Robertson Of that state. who spoke
for ex-senator George Turner.
Delaware gave her place on the call
to West Virginia and the chair recog-
nized John ID. Anderson of that state
who placed In nomination Henry G.
Davis Of West Virginia. A vigorous
round Of applause came from the dele
gates when Mr.. Davis name was men
toned, but little from the galleries.
David Overmeyer of Kansas placed
ex-senator William A. Harris of that
state in nomination in a brief speech
from the floor.
Senator e. w. Carmack of Tennes-
see was placed in nomination by Dele
gate Herscy OF that state. Mr.. Her
sey spoke from his chair and his
speech was brief.
Free press., 1904-12-31
Local Happenings.


Earl SpradieY is here visiting
with friends.
Miss Nellie Reeder spent her
Christmas vacation with friends mp
In Vermont.
Ed Rea and family went to Hia
watha Kans. to spend Christmas
with his parents.
Mrs. Geo. Griffith on Monday
gave her annual dinner to her
friends,
e. r Cole has closed up the
Langsford estate in this county,
paying over S2300 to the Illinois
heirs.
Mat Vogel has taken out Il Ii
cense as a city plumber and is now
ready to put in your water works
sYstem,-plpe, tubs and everything
at lowest possible price.
!. NJ. Yost has been on a trip
to Illinois to visit his daughter.
The mill hands presented him 8
handsome Lodge fob before he
left.
Free press., 1904-12-31

On our inside page the Freese
little Free Press angel greets
vou for its twenty second tine, a
perfect little beauty, and be wishes
our MANY resders happy New
Year and we promise YOU will have
no cause 10 Iegret welcoming him
TO vour home for another year.
We Will continue to try TO make it
yours. mot our paper,-welcome
to the whole family SIS in the past
% ears.
Free press., 1904-12-31

Miss Leila Spratt is home on a
vacation from her Eastern work.
Butter fat with the Continental
Creamery Is still quoted at % cts
Cutting of eight inch ice began
on Zelgler's dam Wednesday
morning Clear as crystal.
John Schlyer is having brick
pavement LAID on Normal avenue
at his Implement warehouse
Wednesday was a beautiful day
and crowds were down on the
creek skating,
Mrs. Fannie Brosius Cramer
has gone to Kansas City for a
visit with friends there.
Monday was observed as q hoIl-
day but was q perfect blizzard, so
not much enjoyed pleasant near
the fire.
Lots of Ice for skating during
the vacation, the children have en-
joYed it. 1t tried to snow but
only ,kift of it.
Misses Jennie and Gertrude
Ward entertained a number OF
young lady friends at tea Wednes
day evening.
| am putting in waterwolks and
offer for sale cheap my steel tower
and windmill. DR.. SNYDER.
The official number of paid ad-
missions to the Wo'ld's FAIR IS
announced as 12,S04,616 so the
sports who made guesses and paid
In their money are now figuring
how far they came from winning
A terrible blizzard or cold north
west wind came this way Monday,
and exchanges tell it visited ali
over the U. s., running down be
low zero, accompanied by sleet
and snow
Christmas on Sunday was a
beautiful day and nearly every
body seemed to stay at home 10
enjoy their presents and dinner
rather than gong to church.
The Essex club gave their an
nuaI Banquet IN GAR. hall on
Thursday evening; which was vel y
handsomely decorated for the occa
sion, Mrs. Tootbaker setting a
handsome table for them.
The Sunday Schools ia our
town had pleasing Christmas ex-
ercises, the Baptist on Friday
evening. Saturday evening the
Methodlsts had a great time, Tues
day evening at tho PRESBYTERIAN a
crowded church saw the pretty
Ferris wheel 90 round. The Luth
e1ans held theirs Wednesday
night.
Free press., 1904-12-31

Not5ce Of appointment, kcecmtor.
State of Kansas, Ellis county, IS.
In the matter of the Estate Of
Margaret j Dennlng Enfeld.
late of Ellis county, Kansas.
Notice of Appointment.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the 5th
signed was by the Probate Court of
Ellis county, Kansas, duly appointed
and qualified as Executors of the estate
of Margaret j. Denning Enfield,
late OF Ellis County, deceased.
All parties Interested will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
Henry Tholen and Harry G. Freese,
Executors.
Ist published Dec 10, 1904,
Free press., 1904-12-31

Special Examiner Ryan was in
our county some time ego and
examined and reported for cancel
lation nearly Ar the Homestead
entries in the Smokey hill valley,
We have 9 home S t ads
in that ectlon, sew
eral Of them ad join
ing, that bona f ide
home S t eaders can get /.
Come see the map.
But don't take unless you want to
move on them. Good for a little
colony tolocatc on together,
Free press., 1904-12-31
NAMED

MEN AND WOMEN in this
county and adjoining territories, to
represent and advertise an old
and established house of solid
financial standing Salary to men
S2l weekly, to women $12 to SIS
weekly with Expenses advanced
each Monday by check direct from
headquarters Horse and buggy
furnished when necessary; position
permanent. Address Blew Bros &
Co. Dept. A, Monon Bldg, Chi
cago Ill.
Free press., 1904-12-31
Advertise. 1t pays.

Try this Office for job printing
Professor Keller spent his hoI
day visiting friends in the east.
This week the State Teachers
Association held sway IN Topeka,
over 500 being present.
County Commissioners meet
next week to close the business
of the year. Hand in your bills
today.
Miss NewlIn went home to Mem
aha county to visit her parents.
the Misses Foster remained here to
enjoy rest.
Henry Shultz is recovering slow
| ly from the terrible scaIdng and !
has suffered intense pain, Cleve
Is stll here looking after the store
Have You seen the Iron Fold
ing Bed at JORDAN's! It's
dandy.
c. W. MILLER wants ALL
the Farm Loans he can get in
ELLIS County. Interest is very
reasonable.
Interest Ceases. Co. Treas. notice.
Notice is hereby given that
have funds on hand to pay ALL
out standing County Of Ellis war
rants and Interest ceases on ihis
3tst dav of Dec. 1904
]. M. Shaefer, Co. Treas.
The Ladies Saturday atternoonI
club on next Saturday afternoon I
Jan. 7th, meet with Mrs. William
Madden as the hostess to enjoy
this program and pleasure.
Roll Call,
Secretary's report,
Reading of Act. 4, scenes 5, 6.
and Z of Hamlet,
Miss Picken, leader
Music
Free press., 1904-12-31

We will start to operate our
electric hight plant in the morning
at 6. Is and run until good light
at 10 cents per light a month AL
who desire TO use, let Us knew al
once So Sge can see If enough giant
IT to pay expense 10 begin en
December 1st.
JUsRUs BISsING
Free press., 1904-12-31
Notice for Publication, No. 1867

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office WaKeeney, Kansas, Dec. 81, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Probate Judge of Ellis county, Ks.
at Hays City, Kansas, on Jan. 28, 1904. viz:
Lily NJ. HADLEY, Homestead appli-
cation No. 24661 for the N15Se4 &5 EzSwX
section 20, township II south, range ~ w:
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
William Dillon of Turkille, Robert w. Bat
tin, John H. Long. William P Montgomery,
all of Hays P, o., Kansas.
II. H. Blair, Register
Free press., 1904-12-31
4 notice of final Settlemen

Il notice of Final Settlement.
State Of Kansas, Ellis Co, SIS:
IN the Probate court of said county.
In the matter of the estate Of
]. w. Downer, deceased,
To all Creditors of and other persons
interested in said Estate:
You are hereby notified that at the aext
regular term of the Probate court in and for
said county, to be begun and held at the
Probate Judges Office in Hays city in said
county on the 5oth day of Jan 1905
I will make final settlement OF said estate.
Having fled with said Court my claim
for compensation as Administrator
of said estate and for necessary attorneys
fees aud other expenses necessarily incurred
IN the administration of said estate, |
hereby give notice as ordered By said Court;
that said claims are set for hearing in SAID
court on the 3oth day OF January 1905
Z. 4 Cole, AdminI -tratoT
Attest. B. c. Arnold. Pro. Judge.
Free press., 1904-12-31
Notice tor Publication No. 1896.

Department Of the Interior, Land Office at
Wakeeney, Kansas, Dec. zI, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of MS intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that sald proof will be made before the
Probate Judge of Ellis county, Kansas,
at Hays city, Kansas on Jan. 28, 1905.
viz. Charles M. HADLEY, Homestead ap-
phcation No 24355 for the NwA section 81
township II south, range II west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: William DILLON, of
Turkville Kansas, P. o Robert w. Battin
OF Hays City Kansas, P. o. John II. Long,
OF Hays City Kansas, p. o. William P.
Montgomery, of Hays City Kansas.
Il. II. Bia5r, Register.
Free press., 1904-12-31
DIR. JORDAN,

hEOlDG MI DEN LlOI,
Office over Citizens bank Hays.
Phone 81.
The 9 inch water main having
been run mp to the Ward corner on
Fairvlew hill. several will now use
city water.
The Governor will be innaugua-
rated Jan. 9th and the Legislature
opens Tuesday, 10TH, Represent
alive Oshant going down to his
work Saturday or Sunday.
There will be a watch meeting
from IL to II o'clock at the
Methodist church on New Years
eve. A social gathering under
the auspices of The Epworth League
will be held at tho parsonage.
DRESSMAKING. hs's;t stvies,
Prices Reasonable. at
Deaaae's MatLimery Store.
1st National Bank building, Hays
Free press., 1904-12-31
. calf .straYed

From our farm on the Saline
near FarkYille Z months old
steer dark red calf, branded Il or
left hip and slit out of right ear
a liberal eEafd 8lii ne pad
for Information leading TO recovery
0U "a EQHL al
Free press., 1904-12-31
Nonce FOR Publication. No 1s4ae |

Notice for Publication, No 13499
Department of the Interior Land Office at
WaKeeney. Kansas, Dec. 18th 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following na
med settler has filed notice of his intention to
make flnalProof in support of his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before the Pro
bate Judge of Ellis county, Kansas, at Hays
city, Kansas, on Jan'y 2I, 1905, viz:
Joseph Werth, homestead application
NO. 24724 for the NW4 Section 81, town
ship IS south OF range 70 W.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz,
Paul Droehr, Alvin Seeiye, Henry
Doerr, Chris Doerr, all of Schoengen P.
o. Ellis Co. Kansas.
a. II. BLAIR, Register
Free press., 1904-12-31
House for sale.

G. w. Miller has a very nice
seven room dwelling. we'll located,
with plenty of good water A
choice home. Price and terms
within voHr reach.
Free press., 1904-12-31

People usually want the best
work for the lowest price. Easy
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