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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-31
JAPS DETERMINED
viii Reduce Port Arthur Regardless oil
Cost,

Toxic, August Pot is under
stood that lull followed the des-
perate fighting of the earlier half
of the week at Port Arthur to al
low the tired men to rest, arrange
certain things in the plan of attack
and for completing preparations for
pressing the attack.
The Japanese guns continue to
shell the defenses of the fortress,
but the majority of the forces are
not engaged. Port Arthur is prov
ing harder to reduce than the gen
eral public of Japanese had hoped
for. The public. which has been
confidently awaiting the fall of the
fortress daily for the past month,
is disappointed of the delay. Much
regret is expressed at the heavy
losses, but the nation is unwaver-
ing in Its grim determination to
hammer and harass Port Arthur
until it falls, and is prepared to
pay the cost, however heavy it
may be.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-31

The Japanese have driven back
the Russians from the first line Of
defenses outside Anshanshan.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-31
BEGINS THIS WEEK.
Work to Be Pushed on Lott Road Extsn.
sion TO Bay City.
San Antonio Express.

San Antonio Express
R. NJ. Johnson and Frank P.
Read, contractors for the ST. Louis,
Brownsville & Mexico road, came
in Sunday afternoon from Corpus
Christi. They left in the evening
for Colorado and California points.
Mr.. Read stated Sunday after
noon that the work on the Robs
town Bay City extension would be
commenced in earnest this week.
There are already several contract
ors scattered along the surveyed
line. These contractors will SIM
ply do the grading. AS soon as a
sufficient mileage of the 144-mile
extension has been graded the lay
ing of rails will be commenced and
the work pushed to completion as
feasible.
On the Hidalgo branch there are
still twenty miles of track to be laid.
Already thirty-seven miles have
been laid, and when the work is
completed on this branch track-lay-
ing outfits will be moved to the Bay
City extension.
Messrs Johnson and Read will
shortly open an Office at Houston.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-31

japanese gold mines, recently
discovered. are expected to yield
800, 600, coo.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-31
Good Things.

At Leo NTise's,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-31

with accounts of the bad things
and none of the good ones that
Hills machine did during the nine
years it had undisputed sway at
Albany, and this action dampens
much of Chairman Cortelyou's
tai.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
MOST EXTENSIVE OF THE WAR.
Mobilization of Reserves in Seven Rus.
sian Districts.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-Mobillza-
tion of the reserves has been an
nounced Ia seven military districts.
This is the third and most extensive
mobilization OF the war and VIII add
ABOUT 206, 900 men to the army IN the
Far East ii is thought that the whole
force can be placed in the field by
spring, when the problem OF food and
fuel will be more easily met and the
anspoiJatiun of the troops viii create
less stress upon the Transsiberian
railway. 1t Will bring General kuro-
patkin's effective force, roughly esti-
mated, to $4,000 men.
The mobilization affects portion OF
about half the military districts OF
Russia. While some of the reserve
men called TO the colors will be used
ITO complete the strength OF the regi-
ments going to the front by far the
greater portion will be formed into re-
serve units to replace troops which
have already gone to the Far East.
This year the conscripts taken number
about 100000 men, being about double
the number usually called to the col
ors The number of young men an
nually liable to military service is over
SOC, 900. The new mobilization Will
entail additional relief measures for
the families of reserve men, which will
probably be met by increasing the
credits of the Zemstvos.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
FORTHCOMING RUSSIAN LOAN.
Overtures Made to a Nur7ber of New
York Bankers.

New York, Dec. 22.-OveTtGres are
reported TO have been made TO num-
Der of local bankers concerning the
fotation here of part of the forth
coming Russian loan No definite
steps have been taken as yet toward
placing the bonds. but bankers express
the belief that fair sized block viii
find market in this city and there
may even be a public offering, as I'D
the case of the two recent Japanese
loans. which were placed half here
and half in Europe. The amount OF
the new Russian loan, as already an
nounced, will he s260,000,000 and it
was said that perhaps s35,0Oo.o0o OF
this amount might be placed in this
country.
This lean was TO have been brought
ont in January next. but IT is now
stated that the issue will be post
poned until the middle of February.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
RUSSIAN ATTACKS FAIL.
Marshal oyama Reports Small Encoun-
ters With Enemy.

Toxic. Dec 22.-The following re-
port from Manchurian headquarters
was made public during the day
"On Monday at 5 In the afternoon
the enemy's artillery east of Da noun
tain bombarded the neighborhood OF
Sinlintsing At / in the morning OF
Tuesday the enemy's infantry attacked
us south of Pieniuhagpao and at Tat
zupao BY in the morning he was
repulsed. simultaneously the enemy S
infantry attacked Chinshantung, Hell
lintung and Huangti and made most
vigorous attack i'm the neighborhood OF
Chinshantung. The fighting continued
about an hour, when the enemy was
completely repulsed. We had no cas-
ualtiaS..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
OTTER CHAPTER ENDS
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS ADMIT PAR.
TIAL WRECKING OF PORT
ARTHUR WARSHIPS.
NEEDS SAILORS AND HEAVY GUNS
GENERAL sToESSEL SAYS FOR
TRESS WOULD FALL ONLY
FOR SHIPS AID.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-While de-
clining to give details the admiralty
admits that Russian advices from Port
Arthur sent by General Stoessel sub
stantially confirmed the Japanese ad-
vices OF the partial wrecking Of the
Russian ships i'm the harbor and the
censor has been instructed TO permit
the publication of the dispatches. 1t
is claimed that several of the larger
ships and a respectable number of tor
pedo boat destroyers are still seaWor-
thy, but they are not being considered
as a factor in the coming fight between
Admiral Togos ships and the Russian
second Pacific squadron. The whole
series OF misfortuneS which has at
tended the Port Arthur squadron IS
bitter chapter in Russian naval annals,
but since the arrival of the latest ad-
vices there has been less disposition
TO criticise Rear Admiral Wiren's fail
ure to make sOrtie, General Stoessel
having decided that further defense OF
the fortress would be impossible II the
guns of the warships and the sailors
landed were re-embarked. Had the
ships been able to go out under the
conditions existing they would have
been at the mercy of the Japanese and
have been sacrificed without hope OF
infiicting commensurate damage. IL
the fortress is relieved ii is believed
that most OF the ships will be raised
and saved.
The reports that Japanese squad
ron OF forty vessels had already sailed
to meet the second Pacific squadron
is regarded at the admiralty here as
being incorrect and circulated for a
DurnOSt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
OF VITAL IMPORTANCE.
Question of Ability of China to Hold
Russians Seeking Refuge.

Toxic, Dec. 22.-The examination OF
the cargo, passengers and crew of the
British steamer Nigretia, which was
seized by the Japanese cruiser Tsu-
shima Dec. 49,, is progressing at Sas-
ebo. Seemingly 1t is undetermined
whether parole breaking Russian Off
GERS are on board the Nigretia. The
Japanese are carefully investigating
this feature of the case because of the
question of the ability of the Chinese
officials to properly conduct the intern
ment of Russians who seek refuge at
ports in China. 1t is considered vi.
tally important.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22

Capture of Fort Will Aid in Takinu
keekWan Mountain.

Headquarters of the Japanese Third
Army Before Port Arthur. via Fusan
Dee. 22.-The capture OF the north fort
or East keekwan mountain Dec. Is
by the Japanese is of much impor
tance, because ii opens a way up the
gorge to the highest hills and will rem
der easier the capture of the noun
tain. 1t gives much additional foot
hold for general assault on the west
ern half of the eastern fortified ridges
The Japanese now hold five of the
seven protecting forts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
RUSSIAN EMBASSY DENIES
Not Trying to Bribe Fishermen or
Dogger Bank.

London, Dec. 22.-The Russian EN-
bassy has given the Associated Press
a formal denial of the statement made
in some of the London papers that II
has sent emissaries TO Hull to bribe
the fishermen of the trawler fleet
The embassy says it has no knowledge
whatever of the alleged attempts to
bribe the witnesses to aver that there
were torpedo boats among the fishing
feet off the Dogger bank.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
FROM PERSONAL OBSERVATION.
Admiral Togo Reports Disablement OF
the SevastopoI.

Toxic, Dec 22.-Admiral Togo, who
has personally made a series or oDsef-
vations of the Russian battleship Sc
vastopol, telegraphs TO the navy de-
partment expressing the opinion that
the Seyastopol is disabled. Great
weight is attached to Togo's personal
observations and opinions, instanced
by the fact that when the Russian bat
tleship Petropavloysk was sunk Togo
was one of the few officers of the en-
tire Japanese fleet whose eye caught
the vision OF the speedy disaster.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
Disastrous Wrecks.

CareIessness is responsible for many
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks OF sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
the advent of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Constipation, Coughs, and Colds,
even the worst cases can be cured, and
homeless resignation is no longer neces-
sary. Mrs. Lois Cragg OF Dorchester,
Mass, il one OF many whose life was
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery;
This great remedy is guaranteed for all
Throat and Lung diseases by Stoddard
e Halstead, Druggists. Price JOc. and
$1.OO. Trial bottles free.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
SAYS syveton Was Murdered.

Paris. Dec. Pm Syveton, father
of the late Deputy Syveton, has made
a formal complaint to the criminal
court that his son had been the victim
of assassination. The accused person
was not specifically named, as the ex-
amining magistrate is to make spe-
ci1c charge after an investigation OF
the complaint
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
TROPHIES AT PORT ARTHUR.
Jsrs Report Capture of Guns. Rifles.
Ammunition, Etc,

Washington, Dec. 22.-The following
cablegram dated Toxic. Dec. 81, has
been received al the Japanese lega-
ton.
Port Arthur army reports our tro-
phies at the battle of the north fort
of Tunkeekwanshan were four quick
hrers. whereof two are disable; foul
machine guns, all usable, and five field
guns, which are under examination
besides rifles, shells, ammunition
grenades, etc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
Mother and Children Perish.

Bangor, Me-, Dec 22.-Mrs. John
Johnson, the wife of laborer, and
their two sons, aged seven and three,
lost their lives in fire which de-
stroyed their home here. The woman
perished In an attempt to save the
children.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22

Girls expect remedies to work mira
cles in a days time. Beautifying
changes come slow. Keep on taking
Hollister . Rocky Mountain Tea. Twill
make the face fair and blooming. ~
cents, .ea or tablets. Frank Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
Clerk Commits Triple Tragedy.

Lockport, n Y, Dec. 22.-Fred
Jones. a clerk IN store at Netane,
shot and Killed Mrs. Abbic Goodrich
and Constable William c. Gray and
then shot himself fatally. No details
have been received.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
BELiTTLE THE CAPTURE.
Russian Critics on Recent Taking Of
Fort at Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-Military
critics here do not attach vital i'm
portance to the capture of the north
fort of Keekwan mountain. They de.
clare it is not part of the main line OF
defenses of Port Arthur and, there
fore, is without direct influence on the
fate of the fortress.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.
Terrible Storm Occurs on the Coast of
Portuual

Lisbon, Dec pa disastrous storm
which suddenly burst on the northern
coast of Portugal has caused much
loss Of life. From reports already re.
ceiYed eighteen fishermen perished at
FigueiFa da FeZ and 500 others have
been rendered destitute
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-22
TO MEET BALTIC FLEET.
Strong Jap Squadron Said to Havt
Sailed Southwark

London, Dec. 22.-The Telegraph
correspondent at Shanghai says it il
reported that a Japanese squadron
composed of eight warships and fif
teen transports. has gone south tC
meet the Russian Baltic fleet. The
Mail correspondent at Hongkong sends
similar dispatch.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
MINNESOTA
NURSES GRADUATED
Annual Commencement Exercises al
Hospital at Fergus Falls.

FERGUS FALLS, MINN.-The
nurses at the insane hospital held
their annual commencement exercises
last evening, the addresses being deliv-
cred by J. F. Jacobson of the board Of
control. The exercises were largely
attended, the program consisting Of
the unwilling Of the class motto, by
Miss Anna F. Harrington, a GLASS es-
say by Edward M. Burns, several
musical selections, and Mr.. Jacobson's
address. The diplomas were pre-
scented by DR.. George O.. WEIGH. The
following are the graduates;
Margaret Driscoll, Emily G. Feeny,
Alice E. Ferry Anna F. Harrington, An
ma M. Jacks, Emma A. Luckow, Bessie
S. Martinson Jessie B. Parker, Ida M.
Partridge, Clara E. Peterson. Hildred M.
Shogren, Josephine M. Spillan. Anna K.
Sprague, Barbara M. Strauch, Andrew T.
Brake, Edward M. Burns, Peter I. Car
ney, Gulbrand o. Gilbertson. Axel F
Johnson Joseph I. Kearin Hugo s. G.
Noren, James e. Witty.
Eight fishermen were captured by
Deputy Warden Jones this week and
taken before the justice at Pelican
Rapids. The party consisted Of John
Nelson, Mocks Funkkndel, Alvin Rob.
inson and John West, business men OF
Barnesville, and William E. Dunn
Claude Dunn, WILDER Cowles and Earl
COwles, four young men of Dunn
township. They were fined $40 and
SIS each, and the fines and costs
amounted to about $780,
The Fergus Falls Gun club elected
officers as follows: President, Thomas
Agren; secretary, George Gard
treasurer, ]. l.. Townley. The club
will hold weekly shoots during the
| summer.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
REWARD IS CUT
INTO SEVEN PARTS
$4,000 PAID FOR THE CONVICTION
OF A DYNAMITER.
Claimants i'm the Famous Gravelle
Case Came to am Agreement and
State and Railroad Pay-Montana
Dynalniter to Be Prosecuted for
Burglary.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Helena, Mont, May 21.--Claimants
Of the reward for the arrest and con-
viction of Isaac Gravelle, the Dyna-
inter, have come to an agreement,
and the $4,000 offered by the North
ern Pacific and $1,000 by the state
will be divided between Frank Latta
and A. G.AReynolds of Bozeman, who
captured Gravelle near here; Bert
Cody, Thomas Travis and Gus
O'Brien, who gave information, and
Robert Collins of Townsend, who tden-
titled Gravelle as the man seen where
the dynamite was found.
Just how the division was made.
the lawyers for the different claim
ants refuse to say, except that 1t
was divided according to the services
performed by each. A few days ago
judgment was returned in district
court in favor Of Latta and Reynolds,
but before this, q stipulation had been
entered into for division Of the
$4,000 which was satisfactory to all
the claimants.
Under the agreement Lawyer Nc
Connell was to collect the money
and this he did, taking down $4,000
which had been deposited by the
railroad for the claimants. Mr.. Nc
Connell also went to the statehouse
and filed his claim for the $1,000 re-
ward offered by the state. He pre-
sented the judgment of the district
court and stipulations by lawyres and
had his claim approved and secured
a warrant from the auditor for the
! amount
Gravelle will be tried at the nex
! term Of court for burglary, 1t being
charged that he robbed a local pow.
der warehouse, thus securing the ex.
plosive with which he destroyed the
railroad property.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
WE'LL GAS EXPLODED
Two at Napoleon Severely Burned
While Making Repairs.

MAPLETON, MINN.-While about
to repair valve Of a pump in the
city we'll, thirty feet below the surface,
Albert Johnson and Marshal A. M.
Osteboe were severely burned. The
accident came about thru the explo-
sion of gas ignited from lighted Ian
tern which had been let down the we'll
as a means Of precaution before their
descent.
Fathers Busch and Arctander Of the
archdiocese Of st. Paul, are to deliver
a course Of doctrinal lectures at the
Catholic church, commencing June
IL and continuing one week.
The Commercial league is arranging
market and bargain day for June
IA. The league recently gave a BAN
quet to the town supervisors and road
overseers and a general discussion Of
the improvement of roads was taken
up.
William L. Mcqueen is candidate
for the legislature.
Senator Eberhart Of Mankato will
deliver the address on Memo rial Day,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
MILLIONS SPENT
Kearsarge Lode Expected to Make
Ample Returns in Time.


CALUMET, CH.-Announcement
of an assessment of 100000 on the
capital stock of the Allouez Mining
company calls attention to the large
amount Of money that has been ex-
opment of properties on the Kear-
sarge amygdaloid bed in the last few
years. At a conservative estimate not
less than $6,000,O00, and probably
more than $7,000,00O has been spent
in five years in the development and
equipment of these mines. At present
the mines on the Kearsarge bed are
producing copper at the rate Of &c.
100000 pounds fine year. With the
Centennial operating two heads full
capacity the output from the Kear-
sarge will be increased to approx
anately 100000 pounds of ingot
copper year.
No less than eighteen shafts are in
commission on the Kearsarge annyg-
dalotd belt, and the coming month will
witness the starting of another at the
Allouez. The Kearsarge bed Is opened
for greater length Of outcrop than
any cupriferous formation in the
fifteen or sixteen miles from the Call
umet 6 Hecla's southernmost work.
angs on this bed to the point where 1t
was opened at the Miskwabik, in Ke-
weenaw county. The mines on the
Kearsarge are employing 1000 men
to-day, where a few years ago the
force was comparatively mere hand
full. There Is every assurance of the
Ahmeek, Allouez and Calumet &
Hecla proving large and valuable
mines on the Kearsarge belt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
PIERRE NAY BE
A SECOND BOISE
HEAT FROM HOT WATER FROM
THE EARTHS DEPTHS.
Its Artesian Water Has a Tempera~
ture of 81 Degrees at 1000 Feet
At 1000, or Whereabouts, It Is
Probably Hot Enough to Meet All
the Requirements.
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to Tho Journal.
Pierre, s. D.. May 2o.-The plan
of securing heat from hot water deep
in the earth, which has been followed
at Boise, Idaho, is creating much dis
cussion in this city, where the chances
Of carrying out the same plan APP
pear to be good. At Boise, the tenn
4perature of theHwater secured was
100 degrees at 1000 feet, and SO
degrees at 2,oo0ssy In this city the
water has a temperature Of 81 de-
grees at 1000 feet,--and It might be
necessary to go more than 1000 feet
to get the required temperature.
r. M. Wright, a Stanley county
home steader, fourteen miles south. Of
Fort Pierre, struck flowing water at
a depth Of thirty-three feet. The wa
ter rushes out over the top of the
WE'LL %
The Pierre Live Stock and Com
mission company, which has for three
years conducted profitable horse sales
in this city and made it a good horse
market, will begin the work on June
15 and conduct q sale each month.
Governor Herreid has commits
stoned Ralph L. Miller Of Brookings
and G. S. Dillon OF Sioux Falls mem
bers Of his personal staff. Both are
students Of the state agricultural coll
lege.
The State Bank Of Irene Is the first
state bank to take advantage Of the
law Of last winter, which allows the
extension Of life Of a corporation at
ter the expiration Of Its charter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
MONTANA
SKELETON HINTS
At DARK CRIME
GRUEsoME DISCOVERY ON THE
NOTORIOUS MERLING RANCH. 7
Montana Woman, While in a Delirium,
Said to Have Confessed to a Double
Murder, One Of the Victims Being
Pounded to Death with Hammer.
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to Tho Journal.
PhilHpsburg, Mont, May 21.-In the
unearthing of a skeleton on the Mer-
ling ranch near Stone station, twenty
miles north Of Phillipsburg, the Off
GERS believe another mysterious MUIR
der has been revealed.
The remains were discovered by
James Conn while he was blowing on
the ranch formerly owned by Mrs.
Merling, woman Of notorious rec
ord. The skeleton was turned from
the earth bythe pillow a short distance
from the house, which was once the
home Of the Merling woman.
Mrs. Merling was accused about a
year ago Of shooting John Conn to
death and then killing his aged mother
by pounding her over the head with
hammer. Both were her neighbors.
After the tragedy Mrs. Merling acted
queerly, and was sent to the hospital,
and during q delirium the attendants
swore that she raved wildly, confess
ing the double murder. Mrs. Merling
is also said to have shot her husband
years ago.
The neighbors for years have be-
lieved Mrs. Merling to be demented.
The COINS, sympathizing with her,
attempted to care for her rather than
permit her to live the life of a re-
cluse.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
$4,000 FOR LOST ARM
Suit OF Young Small Against the
Brainerd Lumber Company.

BRAINERD, MINI. Judge Spoo-
ner Is presiding at a term Of court
for Grow Wing county. : The case of
Wesley e. Small, a minor, against
the Brainerd Lumber company is
on trial. Young Small worked at the
mill last fall and lost his arm. He
seeks to recover $4,000.
P. j. McKinnon Of Duluth was in
dicted for obtaining money under
false pretenses.
For their annual outing, Brainerd
Elks will go to Walker by special
train.
ocratic paper in Grow Wing county,
has been sold by w. 8. Cox to -. X.
Woodin, b. L. Barnes and J. w. Pink
ney, who will form the Arena. Pub
fishing company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21

petition is granted several hundred
acres of marsh land will be made hll-
able, This land Is valuable, being
only short distance outside the city
limits. This will be the third big
ditch constructed in this county UNI
der the state law.
Rev. and Mrs. M. T.. Jenson were
surprised on the occasion of their
ty-five members Of the Danish Luth-
eran church, Of which Mr.. Jensen is
pastor, and presented them with sew
eral valuable gifts.
The funeral Of Thomas Welsh was
held from St. Joseph's church yester-
day. He was one Of the Oldest resi-
dents Of the county. having reached
the advanced age Of 90.