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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-03-02

was equal to those demands. 1t is
not strange that the judging be-
tween these two was SO close that a
very few points on the part of one
of the referees saved the day for
the st. James girl. Miss Eaton $
Kentucky Belle" and Ella Ander-
son. "Soul of the Violin" we're
both listened to with the closest at
tention.
Will Rasey of st. James and his
sister, Jessie, were the other two
winners of first honors. John Crit
tenden S closing plea before the jury
in the defense of Matthew A. Ward,
on trial for murder, was recited
with considerable oratorical power
by the young orator from st. James,
but there were not few in the au-
dience who thought that Howard
Robinson was fully his equal, al
though given second place by the
judges, while Give Aiken gave
very creditabIe recitation of the
story of Wolfe at Quebec. Tn the
humorous class there was enter
tainment for the audience all the
way through, and from that stand
point the Redwood girls produced
more sustained merriment than
their competitors, and it would be
hard to say how either Ruby Curtis
or Jessie Parish could have bettered
their laughter-creating recitations.
Yet it is only fair to admit that
little Miss Rasey is a trump in her
line, and that the judges may have
been right in awarding her first
place. Helen Mindern, the other
st. James girl, recited Mrs. APP
john IS Adventure.
The audience overfowed the big
auditorium into the adjoining room,
and went home we'll pleased with
the entertainment. Vocal solos by
Mrs. Al. J.. Jones, Miss Newsalt and
Rev. Alexander Coffin, and the sing
ing OF the high school chorus under
the leadership Of Miss Brosnan,
added to the enjoyment Of the even
ing. Mrs. Jones responded to an
encore with a simple ballad that
fingers fondly IN the memory Of the
listeners, and Miss Newsalt is en-
titled to an excuse for declining a
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-03-02
DOES NOT APPLY TO US
Township School Superintendent
Law NotEApplicable to
Redwood County.

In last week S issue of The GA
zETrE it was stated that a school
superintendent was to be elected in
each township next Tuesday This
was an error for which Booth $
township manual is responsible.
The law applies only to several
counties in northern Minnesota,
where the law permits the legal
voters of every organized town in
the state, which forms part Of 9
common school district containing
t,uentg or more townships, to elect
one resident voter as superintend-
ent. It does not apply to Redwood
county Ia any manner whatever.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-03-02
REDWOOD WINS SECOND.
Our High School Makes Good Showing,
but St. James Wins First HonOrs.

Four bright high school girls and
one boy came up from tSt. James
last Friday, and returned next day
feeling very well pleased. And no
wonder. They had met their oppo-
nents in rhetorical battle, the latter
intrenched in theirown ground, and
by decision of three experts from
abroad, had won first honors in all
three OF the classes in which they
entered dramatic, oratorical and
humorous.
1t was quite long contest, and
to the majority Of the audience, did
not seem an uneven one. It IS true
that Dorothy Serkland, the vim
ner of the first place in the dramatic
selections, had the audience with
her all the way throughin the read
ing Of her pathetic little story Of
"Laddie. Its equally true that
our Miss Tnune, In her recitation
of aThe Famine, had to meet more
difficult elocutionary demands upon
her. and that ID the audience she
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-03-02

Judge Webber has overruled the
demurrers of the defendant 10 the
separate cases Of f. w. Philbrick
and Lawrence King VS.. the Coe
Commission Co., victory for the
two plaintiffs.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-03-02
CANNING FACTORY PROGRESS.

At a meeting Of farmers with rep
resentatives Of the Commercial club,
at the court house last Monday, a
committee of five, consisting Of d.
w. Banker, A. @. Miller, A. d.
Stewart and w. A. Marvin, was
appointed to act with the CONNER
cial CLUB committee in securing
signatures for the remainder of the
stock for the canning factory.
Nearly $1,000 Of stock was sub
scribed for by farmers present
I30acresof ground was also pledged
for the growing Of sweet corn.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-03-02

New line or ladies' underware at
Peterson's store
Dressmaking to order. Will do
work ut patrons home when desired.
Call on me DC home of Mrs. Peter
Scott. north Of public school.
30-3t Miss HERRING.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-03-02

We are showing MACINTOSH
II the country. be
donta skyo o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
IN WAR THEATER.
Swift March of Events Has Mystified
Russians.

st. Petersburg, May 9.-3.34 p. NJ
The swift march of events at the
thcater of War-the virtual abandon
mont by the Russians of all their adj
vanoed positions along the MGlchurian
lttoral-has created n deep impression
among the people and a feeling of ap-
prehension which the authorities con-
tend is unwarranted by n calm con-
sideratioE of the situation. While not
attempting to minimize the Importance
of the advantage gained by the enemy
in the occupation of the Lao Tung
peninsula anG the advance from the
Yalu river. the general staff, ncverthe-
less, declares that had it not been for
Gen. Zassalitch's rash stand at the
Ialu. the retreat and concentration of
Gen. kuropatkin's array upon the nor
nal line of defence would have been
regarded rs a mysterious piece of STRAIT
egy
The ,equinamity of the government is
shown by the free publication of all
news kilograms from abroad, some be-
ing of n most sensational character At
| the general staff the one dominant idea
is that the developments of the last few
days make it certain that the war win
be long and bitter. There it is said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
ON NO SMALL SCALE.
Japan Has Been Awake for Years,
Preparing for This Struggle.

Hardin. April 11-Oelayed in trans
mission).-The large scale on which the
Japanese have been secretly penetrat-
ing ManCh uria for the purpose of de-
stroyinG the railroad is revealed in the
confession of Japanese major and
captain who were captured by Russian
border guards.
In all 100 officers of the Japanese
general staff and 300 men have left Pc
kin since the war began. The points
they were endeavoring especially to
reach were where the railroad crosses
the rivers. If they failed to reach
these points they were to destroy the
railroad at any other place.
The major and captain captured be-
longed to a party of nine, six of whom
were Japanese, the other three being
Chinese coolies. Hy n lucky chance
they were sighted by the border guards
near the station of ToOrchik. Thcy
We're seen lodging among the hills and
were pursued. two of them being cap
tured and the remainder. escaping. The
prisoners We're dressed Gin Monaghan
costumes, like those worn by lamas.
Not far away from where they We're
taken was tent in which We're found
nitro glycerine and dynamite. charts
and an enormous wrench for unscrew-
ing bolts, as we'll as scissors tied to
long sticks which were to be used for
cutting the telegraph wires.
The prisoners We're brought here
where they stated they had been at
tached to the japanese legation at Pc
kin. They expect death. saying that
such Il sentence Is imposed upon Rus
slams found in Japan on a similar err
rand.
They were unable to give any infor-
nation regarding the plans of others
like parties of Japanese, saying that
each party had its own special work
and that but one man was aware of the
general scheme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10

that zoo 900 men would have been re-
oIired TO hold southern Manchuria. The
real truth seems to be that Gen. Kuro-
natkin has not much over 100000 men
south of Hardin, and he is determined
to pursue the plan which he mapped
ont at first-to allow the enemy to fol-
low him back into the heart of Man.
churia. until strong enough to resume
the offensive.
The Associated Press is informed that
while the Russian garrison is still ut
New Chwang, the untenability of the
position is fully realized and prepara-
lions for dismantling the forts and re-
moving the garrison have been complet-
ed. The Russian gunbOat SiuoCh there
will be destroyed. The same thing ap-
niles to Haencheng, % miles southeast
of New Chwang. The question Of hold
ing the Russian position at Lao Yang
depends upon circumstances. The Rus
slams hold the pass which commands
the westerly approaches, but it is real
lied that the position there will also be
rendered untenable if the enemy sue
cacds in bringing up superior force
along the northern road to Mukden.
An ultimate retirement to TIarbin might
in1lame the Chinese residents Sp Man.
churia against the Russians. and then
the latter's withdrawal north of the zone
of their hostility might become impcra-
tive. The possibility of active operations
against Nladivostok also have to be rcck
oncd with
The general staff inveiehs against t.
pcSSimiStic view of the situation point
ing out that Japanese must land another
army before they can hope to make Il
strong advance movement which will re-
alIirt time. In the meantime the strength
of Gen. kuropatkin's army and OF his
position will daily increase
The general staff repeats the words Of
the commander-in-chief: "Paticnce. pa
tience, patience They also insist that
the full extent of the Russian losses on
the falu river has brccn published.
''Our losses are not guess work said
member of the general staT. Every
man has l.ecn accounted for. Let tho
enemy publish theirs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
THE NEXT BATTLE
Will Be at Lao Yang, Says Baron
Hayashi, at London.

London, May 9.-Baron Hayashi, the
Japanese minister here, looks for the
next engagement OF the war to take
place at Lao Yang. He said Monday:
Gen. Euroki probably is on the
march to that place and Gen. kuropat-
kin should give battle there.
indeed from the signs of his cOncen-
tratiOn the latter may assume the Of
fcnsive. Iut for his defeat at the Yalu
river this movement might be very
dangerous. but under the existing con-
ditions. Gen. Kuroki might be said to
Yang.
'Thc Russians have Il central position
and can strike either to the left or
right, an advantage they did not enjoy
when New Chwang had he defended. In
the event of our occupation of New
ChWanG we shall Immediately appoint
Il civil administrator as we did at the
time of the war with China and open
the port to all nations.
"Vice Admiral Togo I think is now
likely to dock part of his fleet and give
his men n rest from the ceaselesS vigil
kept up since the beginning of the war.
our land advance and part of the i'm
pending engagements must largely de-
pend on the commiSsariat. This | hard
~ think is yet able to cope with n for
ward movement. say on Mukden, Har-
bin or NladivOstOk."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
he is fully informed OF Yaun's oesires
and acts In perfect harmony with hifi'
NEW cHwANe LOOTED.
Attention Called to State Department
at Washington.

washington, May 9.-The attention or
the state department has been drawn
tn the possibility Of rioting and lootih8
at New Chwang in the indefenite IN
tervale of time between the expected
Russian withdrawal and the japanese
occupation of the port.
Secretary Haydey held consuita-
tion with the president respecting the
ACCESSIBILITY Of again sending war
shin to New Chwang to safeguard
American interests and as far as pos
sible to prevent outrages upon other
foreigners by brigands.
IT is believed that an intimatiOn has
been conveyed from the British govern
ment to our own government that the
despatch of United States ship to New
Chwang might prevent the appearance
of undue activity on the part of a
single power.
the United States GunbOat Helena
and n British gunboat lay in mud dock
ut New Chwang all last winter and
withdrawn only upon hint from Rus
STA that their presence INSTRUCTED mill
tary operations.
The navy department has cabled Adj
mral Cooper, commander in chief of
the ASiatic station, TO send n cruiser
and Il SunbOat to che Foo. This is the
nearest neutral port to Port Arthur but
is outside the zone of military opera
tons. The selection of the vessels is
left TO Admiral Cooper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
NO FRESH COLLISIONS.
Indications at St. Petersburg Point to
Serenity.

st. Petersburg, May 10.-3.40 A. NJ
The war commission adjourned at a
late hour this morning, but did not
make public any dispatches from the
Far East.
This is accepted rs an indication that
no fresh collisions have occurred. Inc
Cossacks IN touch with the Japanese
are simply small detacl,mcnts when
are observing the movements OIL the
enemy in order to keep Gen. kuropat-
kin properly informed.
The strict censorship prevented the
ST Petersburg newspapers from re-
cciving dispatches, today, ana the lack
of information gave rise to FRESH
crop of rumors, including one that the
armored cruiser Rurik had been
destroyed. The officials deny that any
information of this character has been
received saying that the latest reports
showed that the Rurill was unchanged
and was in the harbor of Vladivostok.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
LONDON NEWSPAPERS.
How They Size Up Situation in Far
East

London, May 10.-In the absence OIL
further stirring news from the seat OF
war, the London newspapers are dlS-
cussing the probable course of events.
The balance of opinion inclines to the
belief that General Kuroki will sue
coed in overtaking the Russians be
tween Fang Chcng and Lao Yang ana
will compel them to fight ut a disad-
vantage.
1t is argued that it will be impossible
for General kurOpatkin, depending up
on a slender line of railway and with
his army encountered with baggage, to
make his retirement speedy enough to
cna BILE him to choose his ground for
battle. On the other hand it is argued
that, apart from Lieut.. General Zassa-
litCh's Incidental error in giving bat
tie on the Yalu against the orders or
General Kuropatkin, the latter's plan
remains unchanged and that once away
from the mountainous country he will
have much in his favor.
The question of the possibility of the
japanese finding weak spot in the
defense of Port Arthur is also much
doubted. and it is believed in some
quarters that they will repeat the tao
tics employed in the war with China.
and attempt an assault through the
western defences which are known to
be the weakest.
Dispatches from Shanghai say that
the Tartar general at Mukden has de-
clined to obey FIcerOy AleXieff's order
that the Chinese evacuate Mukden.
The Daily Telegraph's Toxic crres-
pondent telegraphins under date of
May 8, says:
1.-The Japanese have requested the
United States government to inquire
into the fate of 40 men who are missing
after the blockading of Port Arthur. 1t
is believed that several of them were
captured.
1T is reiterated that the Japanese
have occupied Dalny.
II learn from trustworthy sources
that the Russians in the battle Of the
Y-alu. lost over 40 guns, enormous
quantities of war material, horses,
carts, ammunition and equipment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
SUICIDE-MURDER?
Body of {. |. Mentz Found in
Virginia Mountains.
Remains Guarded by Miners Pending
Arrival Of Deceased's Brothers.
The Cause of Death as Much Mystery
as Ever.

Bristol. Va, May 9.-The body OF +.
T. Wentz discovered in the Y1onntaims
near KelIeyview, Wise county, Va,
Sunday afternoon, by Dave Raleigh, a
miner employed at an operation at
an operation at Blackwood, Va, while
hunting for a lost cow, lies, tonight,
identically as it was first seen and
around it stand a guard of % men I'M
der command Of Superintendent Arthur
Foster of the Osaka plant, of the Vir-
ginia Coal and Iron Co.
The body has not been disturbed in
any way and will not be until tomor-
row. when D. Z. Wentz and ]. l..
Wentz brothers of the dead man. ar
rive on the scene. They are en- route,
tonight, in a special train from Phila-
delphia. No inquest has been held ana
will not be until the brothers are on the
scene.
On making the CHASTITY discovery Ra-
leigh ran to BIackwood, a mining set
Element a mile or more distant and
there first told of the fact to Bent. Kill
gore. a police officer of that section.
Kilgore communicated with j. F. Bull
lit, at Big Stone Gap, shortly before
dark, Sunday evening, and forthwith
n party, headed by Mr.. Bullitt and car
rying lanterns, started for the scene
some IL miles distant.
They arrived shortly after II O'Clock
and at once stretched ropes around the
body enclosing it in n 30-foot square,
placed n guard, which was not re-
lieved until after daylight. this morn
ing.
As to the amount of the reward. 1t is
generally believed that the man discOv-
ering the body will receive $4,000. How
ever. no one has yet spoken with au-
thority on this subject. This amount
was offered by the Virginia Iron and
Coal Co. as n substitute for n similar
amount at first offered by the Wentz
family.
AS no examination of the body has
been made, little has been learned rs to
the cause of his death. All seem to
agree that he was shot, but whether it
was suicide or murder is the question.
Two of his front teeth are gone. pre-
sumably shot out, while holes thought
to be bullet holes were found through
lis coat and vest just below the ribs
on teh left side. The body is lying
about 30 feet from the mountain path.
Last fall when the searching party was
held. the spot was hidden by under
growth and leaves. Hundreds Of peo-
pie visited the spot last night and to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
FRANCE IS AWAKE
To Idea of Keeping China from Mixing
in the War.

Paris. May 9.-Diplomatic negotia-
tons during last week took Il definite
form to restrain China from joining
Jn;Hn OF otherwise breaking neutrality.
The French minister ut PelIin. and, it
is understood, the ministers of all the
powers. including the Unitai States
joined in the representations.
The results have been satisfactory,
the imperial government giving q posi-
tivc promise not to vary from Il rigid
observance of neutrality. officials are
somcW hat doubtful Of Chinese prom
Uses. as they recall that after Il former
declaration OF neutrality China per-
niittod Black Flags to assail French
intcres IS.
However, "hinas positive declara-
ton. backed by tho Identical POSITION
Of the powers. is considered rs rcdrc-
ing Probability of Chinas particira-
ton to 4 minimum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
NEW CHWANe's EVACUATION.
1t Still Continues But Rear Guard Is
KsEt on Duty.

At Sahan Kai Wan. May $50 p NJ
The evacuation of New Chwanf, contfn-
ucs. The Russian authorities have prom
iscd to leave sufficient rear guard to
prevent piilaging Icy the Chinese bandits
who are in the vicinity and awaiting an
opportunity to get into the city.
Nothing further has been heard Of the
Japanese transports which were seen re-
Gently near kai Chan.
The Russians are comma ndcerinG cats
tie on the west side of the Lao river ana
the Chinese are indignant at this proceed
ure. Fight hundred head OF cattle have
been seen ut Yin k0w.
A japanese spy has been discovered at
New Chwang. He was approached by
came off. He was taken prisoner but
subsequently escaped with the helm of
some Chinese who distracted the atten-
ton of the Russians
The dynamo connected with the mines
at New Chwang has not been moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10

through the fact that he telegraphed
to Emperor Nicholas from Sicily on
the occasion of the sinking of the RUS
sian battleship Petropav lovsk, as fol-
lows: "Russia's mourning Is Ger
many's mourning"
Herr Bebel, continuing, said: Il deny
more than emphatically that the EN-
peror's telegram reflects the senu-
NESTS of the German people. In my
opinion German sympathies are 1ar
more on the side of japan than on tiiit
of Kussia.'
This statement caused numerous
notes of dissent on the Right.
1.-THE land in which such things can
happen as recently occurred IN lius-
sia," continued Herr Bebel, stands
upon such low level of civilization
that all the rest of Europe has the
most lively interest i'm seeing the sun
of civilization rise urOn it..
The speaker referred to the far reach
ing antipathy of all civilized NATIONS
against Germany "alludinS to the Eli
peror Frederick monument as I'M
packed in some corner of washington,
to the Goethe monument in Rome, out
not set up. Herr Bebel did not deny
Chancellor Won Walters explanation
that this dislike of Germany was part
~ commercially jealousy and envy.
The chief cause, however, continued
Herr Bebel, of the dislike Of Germany
was her growing military equipment on
sea and land. Herr Beble alluded TO MS
former prediction that the Herero ris-
ing would cost Germany $12,5o0,00O to
ST. 900. 900, which he added. the MEM
bcrs of the Right party then hooted.
"Now." he said, you would be quite
contented if we stopped with $l2,1Oo.-
OUO'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
"GERMANY'S MOURNING."
Russia's Downfall Meets With Sym
pathy in the heicllstas.

Berlin, May 9.-During the discus
sion following the third reading of the
budget hill ir the Rcichstag. today,
Herr Bcbcl tho Socialist leader, re-
ferred to Emperor Williams speeches
at Carlsruhe Maync, that he pointed
Illusion ana had caused great surprise
coming 81 soon after the E,mperors re-
turn from Sicily. where President Lou
bet had been received with nearly ova-
tons.
The Emporor's words. the speaker
adder, were enhanced in importance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
BRIEING JURY.
Effort to Step Scales of Justice at
Cleveland.

Cleveland, Ohio. May "a sensation
was created in criminal court, today.
when County Prosecutor Keller an
nounced the bold attempt had been
made to bride the jurors in the case OF
GuyataonO Piesoiotto, an Italian
charged with, the murder of Policeman
White.
According 70 the statement Of The
prosecutor Que OF the Jurors, Marcus
Greenshan. Informed Walter ii. Gates
and VIM. u. .Gritficth, two other MEM
bers Of the jury that If they would
vote to the acGuittal, they would each
lie paid 225.
The two Jurors reported the matter
to the prosecutor who advised them TO
accept the offer.
Aft;r receiving the money the jurors
again reported TO the prosecutor, VIII,
reported the fact to the court, with the
result that the jury was NJ once dig
charged and Grecnshan was taken in
TO custody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10
RUSSIANS STILL RETREAT.
Said That $4,000 Are Retiring from
New chwang to Lao Yang.

London, May 1o.:The Toxic cores
pendent of the Daily Chronicle says
that $1,000 Russians are retiring from
New Chwang to Lao Yang.
The correspondent also says that
Chinese bandits have destroyed the
road to Tashi CHA and to Hal Cheng.
Tashi CHA is the junction of the new
branch of the Port Naturalization
ana Hal Chcng is further north on the
main line. The Russians are making a
new road.
The correspondent adds that bandits
have attacked and cut other parts of
the railroad and points out that the
capture of Dalny will enable the Jap
anese to cut off Port Arthur's electrical
supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-10

1t has been observed that Immediate
ly preceding storms an unusual amount
Of scum appears on the surface of
ponds. and in a recent issue of London
Nature a plausible explanation of this
phenomenon attributes it to change in
barometric pressure. 1t is suggested
that the scum formation is due to the
rise of marsh grass from the ooze at
the bottom of ponds following n sudden
TALL in the barometer. presaging wealth
er change, the gas carrying along with
II some OF the solid matter of the ooze,
thus forming the scum.