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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

strained to get into impending dan
ger.
looked for the Japanese ships. but
they were without movement. save that
caused by the heaving sea-
My glance returned to our squadron.
The Petropavlovsk was almost without
headway, when suddenly | saw her
tremble. She seemed to rise out of the
water, tremendous explosion rent the
air, then a second. and then a third.
Fragments flew in all directions, and
wreckage and men were mixed up in a
terrible mass.
was hardly able to realize the hor-
Tor OF 1t when the ship began TO list
In moment the sea seemed to open
and the water rushed over her. The
Petropavlovsk had disappeared.
The floating woodwork and the few
men struggling in the water were all
that was left to recall the splendid
fighting machine which a few hours be-
fore had sailed out OF the harbor.
The same shock experienced by the
observers on Golden hill paralyzed for
moment the men on the ships. but
when II passed torpedo boats and small
boats hastened to the rescue of the sur
vivors.
Eager to ascertain what had oc-
CURED on board the sunken ship, has
tened to landing where small rem
nant of the gallant crew were being
put ashore and conveyed to a hospital.
Slgnalman Bochkoff. who was slightly
wounded. was able to give me a re-
markably clear statement of the disas-
ter. He said:
I'VE were returning to the harbor.
the Petropavlovsk leading. Some or
our cruisers which had remained in the
harbor came out and steamed toward
the enemy. firing sixteen shots at him
with their bow guns. They then re-
tired. The enemy numbered fourteen
heavy ships. nearly all armored. while
ours were nine Against their armored
cruisers we had only the Bayan. L
stood in the wheel house on the bridge
of the Petropavlovsk, looking up the
signal book. The admiral's last signal.
bad been for the torpedo boats to enter.
the harbor.
"The Petropavlovsk slowed speed.
and almost stood still. Suddenly the
ship shook violently. l heard a fear.
full explosion. Immediately followed by
another, and then another. They
seemed to me to be directly under the.
bridge. l rushed to the door of the
wheel house. where l met an officer,
probably helmsman. could not pass
him. and l sprung to the window and.
jumped out. The ship was listing. and
feared that every moment she would
turn over.
"On the bridge / saw an officer well
tering in blood-it was our admiral
Makaroff. He lay face downward.
sprang to him, grasped him by the
shoulder. and attempted to raise him.
''The ship seemed to be falling some
where. From all sides few fragments.
heard the deafening screech and the
frightful din. The smoke rose in dense
clouds and the flames seemed to leap
toward the bridge where I was stand.
ing beside the admiral. 1 jumped on
the rail and was washed out, but sue
ceeded in grabbing something. was
sucked down. remember the falling
masts and then nothing more.
"On our ship was an old man with
beautiful white beard. who had been
good b our men. He had a book in his
hand, and seemed to be writing, per-
baps sketching. He was Verestchagin.
the painter
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Lao Yang. April 1s.-The Associat
sd Press correspondent, believing that
tho Japanese would repeat the attempt
to block the entrance to Port Arthur
with fire ships on Easter Eve, went
from Lao Yang to Port Arthur a week
ago yesterday. For four nights ]
watched with the sentries on Golden
hill Three nights passed quietly.
Tuesday night. April 18th. Vice Ad.
miral Makaroff took to sea with his en-.
tire squadron. including fourteen tor.
pedo boats. The next night. April
18th, In the teeth OF gale. eight tor
pedo boats were sent out to reconnoi.
ter. From Golden hill. on which |
was standing. the searchlights OF the
fortihcations flashed through the
blackness over the inky waters OF the
roadstead and far out into the hazy
horizon.
At II o'clock heard firing at sea.
and counted seven shots, but could
see nothing At daybreak / made out
through the light haze to the south
ward, about FIVE miles from shore, six
torpedo boats strung out in line. all
firing. In the lead and outstripping all
the others was a boat heading at full
speed directly for the entrance OF the
harbor.
The last in line was beclouded with
steam and tagging. She had evidently
been hit. 1t was difficult to distin-
guish our boats, but finally through
my glasses l saw that the leader and
the laggard were Russian and the four
others were Japanese. The flashing Of
the guns and the splash of the project
tiles ms they struck the water showed
the Intensity Of the conflict.
The torpedo boat from which the
steam was escaping was firing Vicious
ly. The four center craft drew togeth-
er and concentrated their fire upon
her, but the crippled destroyer poured
out her fire and was successfully keep
ing off her assailants.
The signal station flashed the news
70 the men of the batteries that the
vessel was the Strashni
The unequal combat was observed
with breathless interest, but the net
drew close around the doomed boat.
The four Japanese vessels formed
semi-circle and poured in deadly fire.
The steam from the Strashni grew
denser. covering her like white pail.
still she fought like a desperately
wounded animal brought to bay.
Running straight for the adversary.
barring her way to safety. she passed
the Japanese astern and fired at them.
At this stage. Vice Admiral Makar-
OF. who had been observing the pro-
gress of the conflict through a tele-
scope. signalled to tht cruiser Bayan.
lying in the inner harbor, to weigh
anchor and go out to the rescue.
The Japanese destroyers chung to
their victim like hounds In chase.
They had become separated, but again
resumed their formation.
Small Jets OF flame and smoke were
squirting from the light rapid firers.
varied by denser clouds as torpedoes
were discharged against the Strashni.
1t was the end. The stricken boat
loosed final round but It was as II
volley had been fired over her own
grave, for she disappeared beneath
the waves. only little cloud of steam
marking the place where she went
down.
Satisfied with what they had accom-
plished, the Japanese torpedo boats
turned and made off at full speed, fol-
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

either belligerent. Wiju was declar-
ed free port on the 22d of August
last. and at the same time the Korean
government established custom
house at Yongampo. These incidents
materially increased the tension be-
tween Russia and Japan at that time.
Antung is merely a place OF strategic
Importance. being practically only a
collection of novels, but the Russians
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

The map shows an enlargement of
the region at the mouth of the Yalu
river and the location of Win, Yong
nmpo and Antung. about which towns
the war dispatches nowadays have
much to say. The japanese occupy
the two former places. while the Rus
SLAMS command Antung. on the north
bank. and the question OF crossing
the river is the momentous issue fer
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

President Eliot modestly says the
secret of his success is hard work.
However. we shall keep on thinking
that the personal factor counted for
something.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

ara now reported to be massed there
in force. 1t is said that the Russians
have mined the mouth of the Yalu.
and If this be so a glance at the delta
will show the difficulty that Japan
may experience in attempting to en-
ter the river and land troops in Man.
churia.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

A Baltimore man and woman have
been remarked after being divorced
for ten days. The lawyers in that
case appear to be about the only ones
who got anything out of 1t.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

A Toledo cigar dealer is charged
with fraudulent use OF the mails. Per
haps he solicited women's trade at
Christmas time. If SO. he deserves
the limit fixed by law.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Mr.. Clechowicz has left vladivostolS
for Alden Station. Pa. He sounds as
II he'd feel more at home in the for
mer place.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

New York club women are said to
he planning to have clubhouse
where they may drink and smoke.
What's the matter with the saloons?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21
Elbsrt godntu Yribuns
AZ PoFs. Editor and Publisher.
nLBERT, COLORADO.

Always put of until tomorrow all
the mean things that you are tempted
to do to-day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Just because man happened to
beat the roulette wheel in New York
he was threatened with murder and
narrowly escaped it. You can't win
even IL you do. AS we have said be
fore, it's poor roulette that won't
work both ways.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

After glance at the maharajah of
Jeypore, with his ss,500,oo0 worth of
diamonds. the crowd at the ST. Louis
worlds fair will flock back to the
pike" to gaze at the more illustri-
GUS Bob Fitzsimmons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

The emperor of Austria has been
chIded by his physicians for working
too hard. Pity the case of a poor. old.
tired emperor who can't put substi-
tute on the throne for even day or
two for fear the sub WON'T give it
back.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

The United States cruiser Buffalo
has arrived at Ceylon's isle. where
every prospect pleases and only man
is vile. The American jackies should
be careful to associate only with the
prospects.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

A trolley car broke up minstrel
parade at Keokul, Iowa, the other
day and disabled several of the min
strels. Even trolley car has its good
points.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

The doctors announce that bed
rooms are thronged to the doors with
murderous microbes and baleful ba-
cilli It's now reached the point
where no one can safely eat. drink
sleep or have any money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Here is maxim attributed to one
of our biggest millionaires which may
furnish amusement for logicians: II
believe it is religious duty to get
all you can, and to give away all you
can"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

No woman can wear another wom-
ans rubbers without pretending that
she has to slide along on her feet to
keep them from falling of.-New
York Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Bob Fitzsimmons is to run n cafe
on the Pike at the St Louis fair. and
there is no doubt that Bob's stomach
punches are the real thing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

When you read aloud to your wife
the news that Turkey is buying 1.o00.-
900 Mausers. it is n reflection on the
intelligence OF your audience for you
to add: Gums. you know, not cats.'
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

The son of Professor Wiener of
Harvard. will at ten years of age be
ready for college. so far as studies go.
But what use would he be in the foot
ball eleven?-New York World.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

A Jealous Chicago man is going TO
Europe this summer Just for the sake
of getting as far as possible from the
st. Louis exposition.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

A doctor tells us now that the SEN
sation OF hunger can be modified by a
mental effort. but We persist in think
ing that the best way to modify 1t is
by absorbing good dinner.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Prlncetons new freshman dormi-
tories, for which ground has been bro
ken. will cost about $4,000 and ac-
commodate fifty students. Isn't $1,000
a student pretty high?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

A German professor now in Chicago
advises the people of that city to
leave beer alone and read Goethe.
Well. 1t would be good deal OF a
change for Chicago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

The law may not serve to make a
man good. but II can make him fur
nish good example.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

Half the asparagus crop OF califor-
MIA has been ruined. Perhaps beef
will go up some more from sympathy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

A new edition of Dickens works
has been issued. The price is $780,
900 set. Send in your subscriptions
quick. before they are all gone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

BE careful about asking your lady
friends whether they remember the
earthquake OF August, 1884.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-04-21

The man who intends TO roll to the
north pole may be fairly classed as
the highest roller in the business-if
lhe gets there.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ITEMS.

Don't forget Rally Day, one week from next Sunday.
 Subject of the young peoples meet ing next Sunday evening, "How the World is Growing Better" The lead CT is Dr. Sipe. All are coddially in- vited.
 The topic for the morning sermon next Sunday will be "The Christian and Things Ahead" Evening topic, "Getting What You w ant From God" !" In the morning a special talk to chill dren will be given, subject, "Poison." We especially call the attention of the parents to these special talks to the children which will be feature of our morning services until further an- nouncement. Plan to have your chil- dren remain after Sunday school, urge them to stay, come to Sunday school yourself and remain with them for the after service.
 Next Sunday is temperance Sunday in the Sunday school, and instead of the usual exercises, the following pro- gram has been arranged, which will be interspersed with music by the school.
 Class Exercise Miss Burns class.
 Responsive Reading-Senior class.
 Class Song-Mrs. Acker's class.
 Short Flagstaff's Saloons and Their Value-C. A. Haffly.
 Reading g-Dr. Swallow on the Sa- loou-Miss Lockett.
 Recitation-Glenn Haffly.
 Reading Burdette's Opinion of the Saloon-Everett Boyle.
 Review of the Lesson for the Day.
 Amos message to lsreal-F. c. Reid.
 Amos Message to Us-Rev George Logic.
 Every member of the school is urged to be present. Visitors cordially in- vited.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17
NOTICE or HEARING PETITION.

In the probate court of the county of Coco nino, territory of Arizona. In the matter Of the estate of Adolph Dllman Freudenberger, deceased Notice of hearing petition.
 Notice Is hereby given that Gustuv Dillman Freudenberger has filed in thtS court his peti- tion praying that letters of administration of the estate of Adolph Dillman Freudenberger. deased. issue to him. and that the same will be heard on Wednesday. the 2lst day of September A. D. 1901. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day at the court room of said court fin Flagstaf county of Coconino, territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated September7, [, 1901.
 A. F.. DOUGLASS, Clerk. First publication September 10th. t2
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17
DISTRICT COURT.
September Session--li9ht Term qf Court.
 The List Of Jurors.

District court for the September term 1904 will convene on Monday September l9, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
 There are thirty-nine civil cases and four criminal cases on the calendar. There are nine cases to come before the grand jury. A comparatively light amount of business for this court.
 The following is the list of grand jurors drawn to serve during the term and they are summoned to ap- pear at 10 o'clock Monday morning September l9:
 David Rabbit, Fred M. Volz, c. NJ. Wolf, Joseph Dent, T. J. Ross, Thomas Frier, T. w. Brookbank, A. w. Jurden, A. F. Poison, F. J. Jack, Harry Pyle, ]. w. Francis. D. w, Kinney, Charles Lindstrum, Wm. Souder, l. w Weatherford, ]. c. Verkamp, E. E. Bail, J. c. Phelan, Y. A Riordan, c. H. Schulz.
 The following trial jurors are be- ing summoned to serve during the term and they are to appear on We'd nesday morning September 2l.
 Harry Milbourne, Charles Knop, Frank Merritt, George c. Morse, Louis Hansen, H. k. Theckerthorn, B. A. Cameron, Scott T. Linn, J. A.. Conrard, Chas. F. Juden, Charles c. Moers, w. w. Bass, L. D. Boucher, R. A. Ferguson, Ed Geddes, c. c. Compton, George Patterson, E. J. Rains, c. F. x. Flynn, Cap. P. Smith, Frank Ebert, John A. Allen, William Hicklin, J. c. Mudersbach, s. E. Thomas, !. s. Wright, J. D. Raudebaugh, F.. J. Levengood, W. J. Stevens, William England, w. s. Faider, Oswald Reuckert, James Ta- bor, l.. l.. Terrell, w. c. Hart, F. M. Livermore, George Crow, Frank Owenby, c. F. Aycock, S. s. Acker.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17
Notice.

All candidates of both political par ties are warned not to distribute or cause to be distributed, during the coming campaign, either in our lum Der camps or elsewhere on our prem ises, to any of our employees. intoxi' eating liquors of any kind whatever. (Signed)
 Saginaw x Manistee Lumber Co. (Signed)
 Arizona Lumber X Timber Co. Sept, r to Nov. ,.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

The public schools opened Monday with very satisfactory enrolment in the various departments. Doubtless the days will seem long to the little ones and everything possible should be done to make pleasant the hours spent in the schoolroom.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

During the storm Wednesd ay morn- ing, there was quite heavy fall of snow on the San Francisco peaks. It only lasted short time and by even- ing had all disappeared. To stran- gers however, it presented very pretty appearance.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17
Dem ,cratlc County Convent lon.

Tuesday afternoon, September 20, at ? o'clock, the delegates of the pre- cincts of Coconino county will meet at the court house in Flagstaff to nomi- nate a county democratic ticket.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Numerous hunting parties started out the first of the week to be ready and waiting for the deer Thursday morning. We have not heard of any being killed yet, and in fact the only way we will accept any big deer stories will be when accompanied by fine, large hunk" of venison.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

s. s. Acker of Apache Maid, visit ed few days in the city the first of the week. His family have moved in and will make Flagstaff their home this winter, in order to give the chill dren the advantages of our splendid public school.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Miss Fish left Saturday night for Flagstaff, where she will teach the coming session in the Normal school which opens tomorrow. - ruscon Citi- zen.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

"Col." J. A. Broderick returned Thursday from four months visit with Kentucky and Indiana friends. He says he had a very enjoyable visit, but that he is glad to be back in Flag staff again.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

A. A. Fisher and family left last Saturday for San Diego, California, where they expect to reside if they like the city of bay and climate. Mir. Fisher expects to return next month to remain some weeks
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

For sale:-Morris chair, rockers. Universal Hot Blast stove, steel range, oak library table, rugs.
 w. B. SLOANE, Milton.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

c. E. Howard of Ash Fork, came down Wednesday evening on business returning home on No. l, Thursday morning.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Ed Howell left Thursday on busi- ness trip to the Tonto Basin country.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Have you seen that beautiful suit case Weatherford & Vail offers with out charge to the lucky person?
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

J. D. Raudebaugh of Williams, was Saturday visitor
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

For Sale Four-room cottage on main road to Milton. Lock box 227. If
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

F. c. Reid was Prescott visitor Thursday.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Jeff Venters is home from a visit of several weeks with Arkansas and Texas friends.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

c. E. Boyce of Williams, was a Flagstaff visitor Tuesday.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Eastman kodaks and photo supplies at Eastern prices at Babbitts'.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Rubber stamp ink and rubber stamp pads at the SUN Stationery Depart ment.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Hugh l.. Ross of Prescott, was noticed on our streets Saturday.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Jacob Salzman of Williams, was transacting business here Tuesday.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Ten different shapes and styles of tally cards at SUN stationary depart nent.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

A. O. Dolson, of Winslow, was a Flagstaff visitor Sunday.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

William Falder and family now oc- cupy the Fisher residence property on West Aspen avenue.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

L. L. Steward of Lees Ferry, was a Flagstaff visitor Monday.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

A. O. Dolson, of Winslow, was a Flagstaff visitor Sunday. ! Ed Howell left Thursday on busi- ness trip to the Tonto Basin country.
 F. c. Reid was Prescott visitor Thursday.
 Jeff Venters is home from visit of several weeks with Arkansas and Texas friends.
 Mrs. A A. Dutton and sisters, Mrs. c. H. Peavy and Mrs. S. A. Durham are visiting the Grand Canyon. Reverend Father Connolly of Wins low, was a Flagstaff visitor the first of the week.
 Mrs. E. B. Ray returned Saturday after pleasant visit of several weeks with Los Angeles relatives.
 George Bucklar and family arrived home Tuesday after a pleasant visit with relatives in the sucker state.
 The cattlemen of Coconino county are holding meeting in this city to- day. A county association will prob- ably be organized.
 P. D. Berry and George Hanlon of Grand Canyon, arrived Tuesday evening and will be in the city for some time
 Ben Coffin who is now an engineer on the Needles division of the santa Fe spent several days here visiting relatives.
 T. J. Coalter and c. NJ. Funston are attending the republican territorial convention which convenes at Pres colt today.
 The family of John Donahue arriv- ed last Saturday from New York state and will make this their future home.
 We always have fresh hams, bacon, butter, eggs, fruits and veget ables. Lowney's candies. Smoke our brands of cigars. G. H. COFFIN.
 The A. & Y. band will give a dance at Mauheim's boarding house, Milton, Tuesday evening, September 20, 1904 tickets Sl.
 A. E. Cowles informs us that he will leave in few days for San Diego, Calif., where he expects to spend the winter.
 1 am handling the Great Western stove. If you are going to buy a range or heating stove it will pay you to see what have to offer.
 G. H. COFFIN.
 Numerous hunting parties started out the first of the week to be ready and waiting for the deer Thursday morning. We have not heard of any being killed yet, and in fact the only way we will accept any big deer stories will be when accompanied by fine, larue sshunkD of venison
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Don't fail to secure chance on that elegant horn alligator suit case, at Weatherford X Vail's.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

X. N. Sleeves of Williams, was a business visitor in this city the first of the week.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Mrs. A A. Dutton and sisters, Mrs. c. H. Peavy and Mrs. S. A. Durham are visiting the Grand Canyon.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

am handling the Great Western stove. If you are going to buy a range or heating stove it will pay you to see what 1 have to offer.
 G. H. COFFIN.
The Coconino sun., 1904-09-17

Buy Brownie kodak, sl, at Bab- bitt Bros.