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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27

London. Oct. 25.-Great Britain yes
terday sent a long and urgent note
to the Russian government officially
detailing the circumstances of the
amazing and unexplained attack by
the Russian second Pacific squadron
during the night of October q on the
British fishing boats in the North sea
The text of the note has not been
given out, burt it is officially stated
flom foreign officials that it contains
the significant announcement that
"The situation is one, which, in the
opinion of his majesty's government
does not brook delay"
Meanwhile the conservative public
and press are remarkably undemon-
strative. AS usual the lingo element
demands war, and even in official
quarters some go so far as to say
that It may ne necessary to stop the
Pacific fleet pending the settlement
of the whole affair, though this ex-
IRENE measure, it is believed. will
not be necessary. Every where there
is evidence Of the very positive opin-
ion that this is no time for the usual
diplomatic dilly-dallying, that there
must be no delay and no limit set by
Russia to her apology or the extent
of compensation for the sufferers by
what King Edward himself terms
"the unwarrantable action" of the
Baltic squadron commanders. The
text Of the kings message Of sym
pathy to the mayor of Hull was as fol
lows
Kings Profound Sorrow
"The king commands me to say
that he has heard with profound sor-
row of the unwarrantable action
which has been committed against
the North sea fishing feet and asks
you to express the deepest sympathy
of the queen and his majesty with
the families Of those who have suf-
fered from this most lamentable oc-
currence.
(signed)
"Knollys
Francis Knollys. Baron of Faver-
sham, Is the private secretary Of King
Edward.
People Deeply ResentfuI.
The deep resentment of the whole
public. however. is reflected by an in
cident at the Victoria station last
night on the arrival Of Count Benken
dorff from the continent. There is
no attempt anywhere among men Of
responsibility to magnify the occur
renee into deliberate act of war, but
in view of the present inability to
find an explanation there is being
poured upon the heads OF the officers
OF the squadron a food of inyective
and insinuation, though incompe-
tence first and thereafter complete
panic are the most generally accept
ed explanations.
Nothing Official from Russia.
Thus far no Official word has been
received from St Petersburg as 10 the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
SUES FOR INITIATION.
Iowa Man Demands $1,000 for Brand
of Hot Iron.

Des Moines, Iowa, Oct 25,- Roland
Hunnewell of Peterson, Iowa. has
brought suit for $4,000 against mem.
bers OF the Woodmen lodge of that
place He claims he bears on his
person the brand of red hot iron
inflicted during the process OF militia.
ton and claims he has never fTlly
recovered from the shock
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
All Clear Of cherboura.
BRITISH POLICE GUARD
THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY

London, Oct 25.--A strong force OF
police guarded the Russian embassy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Inquest Already Begun.
KING EDWARD SENDS $1,000
FOR THE VICTIMS OF FIRING

London. Oct 25,-King Edward sent
to the mayor of Hull $1,000 as his do
nation for the families Of the victims
Of the North sea firing.
Balfour Assumes Action.
Premier Balfour telegraphed the
mayor Of Hull as follows
You may have full confidence In
the governments action"
All Clear Of cherbourg.
Cherbourg, Oct 25-Four Russian
torpedoboats and Russian transport
sailed last evening There Is no longer
any Russian vessel in this port
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
NO EXPLANATION OFFERED
IN RUSSIAN CAPITAL

ST Petersburg, Oct. 25.-No official
or unofficial Russian explanation of
the unfortunate affair OFF nogger bank
was forthcoming up to midnight and
the world must wait until today to
hear Vice Admiral Rojestvensky' yer,
sion of the firing upon the British fish.
ermen. Admiral Rojestvensky has
communicated direct to the emperor,
but at 1880 last night the admiralty
announced that it had not yet received
report. At the same hour the for
eign Office issued statement explain
ing the regrets of the government for
the deplorable incident, but explaining
that no formal action is possible until
Admiral Rojestvenskys official report
has been received.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
FORMER CONGRESSMAN.
0, D. Thomas Dies In Prairie du
CHEN After Years Illness.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, Oct. o.
Former Congressman O, H. Thomas
died yesterday after an illness Of near.
ly year. aged G2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
ONLY A FOOL FLEET COULD
HAVE MADE THE sLuNpER

London, Oct, 25.--Putting out Of
question the tragic aspects of the case
the attack of the Russian Baltic feet
on the Hull fishermen in the North sea
creates amusement and a degree OF
satisfaction in Official quarters, The
view Is taken that seamen capable of
such a panic in non-hostile waters are
not likely To comport themselves for.
midabE in the strait Of Pechii.
Information gathered at the adj.
miralty and the navy league suggests
that a strange spirit Of fear has pos,
seSstd the commanders aud crews OF
the Baltic fleet ever since Il has been
organized The vessels have been
guarded ny double watch in the day
time and triple watch at night, Theh
moorngS have been changed constant
ly so that the loactiou OF the feet has
been the same scarcely forty-eight
hours in succession
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Deep Regret Expressed.

While no formal action has been
taken the deepest regret is expressed
in all quarters and the purpose of the
government to make amends If Admi-
raj Rojestvensky shall be found to
have been in fault has been proclaimed
in every government department EN-
peror Nicholas himself was greatly ag-
grieved when he heard the news,
while he was inspecting the cruiser
Oleg at Cronstadt yesterday after
noon, and Foreign Minister I.ams.
dorff oppressed to Ambassador Har.
dinge his deepest personal regrets.
The Russian embassy at London has
also been directed to convey similar
expressions to Great Britain. 1t is
felt that this is all that can possibly be
done pending the receipt of Admiral
Rojestvensky's statement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Both Sides EntrenehIna.

St Petersburg. Oct, 95-Thero is
no news Of immediate Importance from
the far east, The indications are that
both sides are heavily entrenchins,
though II is believed General Kuropat,
kin will be ready for forward move
at an early moment unless heavy
Japanese achievements compel him
to remain on the defensive. Reports
that Japanese reinforoements are ar
irving, taken in connection with the
enforced inactivity of the Russian
forces on account OF the weather are
felt to be a grave factor In the sltua'
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
FoRcEMENTS.
COLD WEATHER SEVERE
Causes Much Suffering 20 Soldiers OF
Both Armles-Port Arthur Forces
Drawn Upon TO Strengthen the
Army Confronting kuropatkin--
Hostile Armies Four Miles Apart.

London, Oct. s5.-ThsV has been
no resumption of lighting OF a general
character ON the Shakhe river. Roth
the Russians and Japanese are en-.
trcnchiug their positions, The out
posts are within zoo yards of each
other and less than four miles sopa,
rates the main armies, The scarcity
of fuel Is causing the soldiers to sur.
fer greatly since the cold weather set
in, st, Petersburg has Information
that the Japanese army confronting
General Kuropatkin is receiving heavy
retnforcements from the Fort Arthur
army and direct from Japan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Japs Fortify Lamutlna.

Harbin, Oct 2b.-~A number of Jap.
anese prisoners have been brought to
this place The Japanese are heavily
fortifying the village of Lamuting, 1t
is reported the Russians have buried
100 Japanese who were killed defend
ing Lone Tree hill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Cali II National plshonor.

St Petersburg. Oct 25.--Representa.
tive Russians regard the attack Of the
Baltic fleet on helpless fishermen of
the English coast as a national dishon.
or. They admit that 1t reveals their
Countrymen as lacking in keenness of
wit, sclf.control and courage. No ser
ions complication with Great Britain Is
expected, for the government viii
make prompt and ample reparation;
but hope is practically destroyed that
the fleet will accomplish great deeds
N the far east 1t is believed that
Rojestvensky himself Is blameless,
since he accompanied the first squad
ron, which sailed past the fleet OF
trawlers, leaving them unmolested
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
BY ATTACK ON BRIT
ISL FISHING FLEET.

HAVOC BY AT TACK ON bHiI.
ISL FISHING FLEET.
The attack of the Russian Baltic :
squadron on the British fishing
Of Hull, England, in the North sea,
shortly after midnight Saturday >
morning resulted in the follow
ing:
Vessels Sunk.
Crane British fishing steamer.
Vessels Damaged by Shells.
Moulmein, fishing vessel from
Hull.
Mino, fishing vessel from Hull.
The killed and wounded among .
the fishermen, according 70 the lat /"
est reports, are as follows:
Killed.
Captain Smith of fishing steamer .
Crane
Mate Leggett of fishing steamer :
Crane.
Wounded.
Every member Of crew OF fish .
ing steamer Crane, number I'M :
known.
ing mines, may be responsible for the
blunder. AS soon as the facts are es.
taLlished it is certain the Russian
government will voluntarily offer the
fullest reparaton.
War In the East Forgotten.
In diplomatic circles the gravity and
delicacy Of the situation is recognized
Unquestionably nervousness exists,
but in view Of the sentiment In gov.
eminent circles here the feeling pre-
walls that an amicable adjustment will
be reached Last evening the censor
passed all kilograms relating to the
subject. which Immediately became
the all.absorLing topic in every public
resort. The war in the far east seem
ingly was temporarily forgotten.
Wanton Resentment.
London. Oct. 25.-The steamship
Esperanto, due to sail from Barry,
with provisions for the Russian Baltic
feet. was found yesterday to be in a
sinking condition, her hull having
been pierced below the water line. The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
A Horrible 5lunder.

That horrible blunder has been
committed is recognized and deplored
everywhere and nowhere has an at
tempt been made to Justify the firing
upon the innocent fishermen.
1t is felt that Admiral RojestvenslSy
is too good a man and officer to be
summarlary condemned. 1t Is agreed
that he is entitled to hearing, but
even the admiralty regretfully admits
IL is at loss to understand what ex-
PLANTATION could justify such an ap
pa1ently coldblooded act as the affair
is made to appear by the foreign rep
resentatives The failure Of the trawl-
ers with their nets out to obey signals
from the Russian war ships or the
of some officer who i'm
agined that the fishermen working
with their nets in the water were lay
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Admiral Victim OF Superstition.

Despite unparalleled precautions, ex.
plosionS and other mishaps have oc.
CURED, producing a species OF super
stitious dread that has affected even
Admiral Rojestyensky himself, 1t is
said that the admiral recently received
a letter from Russian naval officer In
high rank in Port Arthur after the
latest disaster to the cars fleet In
Chinese waters stating that misfor
tune had dogged the navy in the most
unacCountable manner, not only since
the war began but long before, with
the result that "a melancholy conyic
tion has taken root in naval minds
that the Russians can accomplish
nothing at sea"
II Is asserted that this letter struck
Admiral Roiestvcnsky as accurately
roicing the general feeling at st,
Petersburg and caused him To delay
the departure Of the Baltic fleet un.
til everything human foresight could
devise had been done to insure a sue.
Cassful voyage 1t is believed ty mem
bers of the Navy league that the
CHASTITY blunder in the North sea will
still further impair the morale OF the
cZar's sailors
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
IneIdent pIeases Japanese.

Toxic, Oct. 25.-Prominent officials,
while deplorlng the loss of life IN the
astonishing episode In the North sea,
are pleased with the evidence afforded
that the Baltic fleet IL not likely TO I'm.
prove the record OF ite sister squadron
at Port Arthur, The attack Ia attrib.
uted to a mistake, though such mis-
take Is difficult to explain. The Japan
csc would probably be forced 10 think
otherwise but for their certain knowl
edge OF the singular methods OF sea
manshlp in vogue at Port Arthur. The
conviction is deep-seatei that the Bal
tic feet, II II should ever reach the far
cast, will be in poor condition both In
respect TO ships and personnel TO meet
the seasoned and disciplined sea forces
Of the mikado.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Think Russians Insane on sea.

Vienna, oct Advancement
mingled with alarm marks Austrian
opinion with regard to the initial ex.
plot OF Rojestyensky's squadron.
Russia may be sane on land" re-
marks the Frendenblatt, but seems
10 be insane on sea- II Is felt on all
sides that the commanders OF the Bal
tic fleet were either in bad state OF
panic or bent on creating trouble
Naval experts expect that Admiral
Fisher, the new British first sea lord
Of the admiralty, will spur on Down
Ing street to vigorous II not bclIlger.
ent action. The outcome is awaited
with deep concern.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Feared Japanese Trap.

Copenhagen. Oct. 25.-lt is stated by
local papers that the slaughter of the
English fishermen in the North sea
was the result Of Admiral Rojostven-
sky's Lelief that Japanese torpedo
boats were concealed among the
trawlers fishing off the Dogger bank.
II is thought the Russian admiral will
maintain that such was actually dis
covered to be the case. Coast men
who were in communication with the
Russian vessels during the passage Of
the narrow Dan waters say that the
officers and or, H., behaved as though
they were in the cnemy's seas. Rojest.
vensky is said to have slept in the
daytime and never to have left the
quarterback at night
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Missing Trawiers Safe.

The actual casualties during the one
sided bombardment off Dogger bank
can be correctly stated since the ar
rival at London last evening OF the
carrying ship Swift, reporting the safe,
ty of the missing trawlers. The
Swift left the feet at 10 a. m. October
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-10-27
Obviously a Mistake.

At the Russian embassy Il was
stated that "the whole affair was so
obviously mistake, from whatever
cause, that Russa's course was plainly
dictated, namely. an apology and
ample compensation,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-05
G. C. Wardell ID Dead.

c, c. Wsrdell, formerly Of this
city, died at Topeka April 81. Mr..
Wardell was a resident OF this place
for 10 years, leaving here four years
ago last July, going to Topeka where
he made his home with his daughter,
Mrs. ]. W. Dessenberger, until March
23d when he was married to Mrs.
Lizzie Crawford Of that place. He
was born in Ohio in 1S48 and came to
Kansas in 1886. The deceased was in
the best OF nealth until q few days
before he passed away when he became
slightly i'll and Cd Tuesday night,
April 27, passed away very suddenly
Of heart failure. Besides his wife he
leaves five children, Richard p. War.
dell OF P attsburg, Mo-, James War
dell Of this city, Mrs. G. B. Stoneking
and Mrs. J. W. Dessenberger Of To-
peka, Mrs. L. F. Conklin OF Caldwell.
He united with the NJ. E. church
two years ago and lived a consistent
Christian life. In bis death the
church has lost an earnest member.
his wife a dear and loving husband,
the children a fond and indulgent
father.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-05
Industry School Closing.

INDUSTRY, April SO.-Friday was
the closing day Of the Industry school.
This finishes a very successful term
Of eight months by John Sempsrote.
The spelling match was a tie. SO
both contestants we're awarded a
prize, very handsome books. The
winners were Chattie Gibbs and Leo
johnson. Miss Elsie Tucker, with
thirty.four head marks in G class,
was given handsome gold and
another. of-pearl pen in case.
Mr.. Sempsrote gave his scholars
treat Of ice cream and cake, the same
being served by Mrs. Tucker, Mrs.
johnson, Mrs. Joyce and Mrs. Gibbs.
"A very interesting afternoon was
spent by teacher and pupils. There
were about thirty OF the parents,
patrons and other visitors present to
share in the treat. The program was
carefully prepared, and the singing,
lied by Mr.. Sempsrote, was as well as
could be expected. The children bad
.beeu absent on account OF the measles
md they did their best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-05
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS FRACAs.
Flags and Efigies figure in All'Night
Scramble.

The high school classes had their
annual fig fracas last week. The
freshmen and juniors put up their
flag on the pole at the city hall last
evening and eight Of the boys went
up to defend it. The seniors and
sophomores organized for attack and
made things lively for while.
Finally Supt. Hall and Principal Big
CART appeared but the flag defenders
we're on he roof with the door fasten-
ed. Surt. Hall and Principal Biggart
located ia the library with one set Of
belligereuts above them and one be.
low. Things went on until after 2
q. m. when Supt. Hall ordered the
roof crowd down. They came, bring
ing the dag. This morning the seniors
and soPhomOres hung efigies Of the
other classes 70 8 pole. Later the
sfigiss and flag we're all burned with
ceremonies and white
winged peace prevails once more.
The seniors caught two Of the
iunIor.freshmen crowd, Fern Ramsey
and Glenn Bushsy, and tArred their
IAoss and cut their hair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-05
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City Eigh scAooIs
= " " " " " W.

Friday ended the eighth month o.
school and there is much rejoicing
among the students.
Commencement preparations are 60
ing steadily forward and there ID
every indication that the programs
will be better than ever before.
George Eyer will give the valedic-
tory and Bessie Kepner the Salutatory.
Those who will represent the
Seniors on class day are: Prophecy,
Clarence Wsring; hat speech, Henry
Nellis; class history, Ruby Cramer;
class poem, Bessie Kepner.
Jennie Mustard has moved to town
and her classmates are very glad to
have her nearer them.
Bertha Kruger will welcome the
incoming freshmen.
The bali team went to Salina where
they will play St. Johns team.
Will Nellis will give the Sophomore
toast.
The Seniors have finished their
English work.
Jennie Lucier will reply to the hat
speech.
Mary Dixon played the marches
his week.
Much praise is due the six Juniors
md two Freshmen who raised their
,lass flags in the face Of the thirty
Seniors and Sophomores and the out
'iders who helped the latter. The
iags Of the classes OF 1905 and 1907
we're we'll aired before there bearers
ook them down to rest quietly until
,ext year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-05
nARloN Is FOR MOORE.
Dickerson Appointment Irons Out
Judicial Matters.

A dispatch to the Capital Of today
says:
MARION, April 2s.-The Republi.
cans Of Marion county he'd their
county convention today and nomin.
ated strong ticket.
While the convention was In session
q telegram from Congressman Miller
announcing the nomination OF Judge
Dickerson to federal judgeship was
read, provoking wild enthusiasm.
This irons out the Eighth Judicial
district tangle and will result in the
reelection Of o. L. Moore Of Abilene.
Resolutions endorsing Roosevelt
and Hoch were adopted.
All the new judges including Dick
erson were confirmed half an hour be-
fore the adjournment Of congress last
evening.
The nominations were sent to the
senate BY Presidedt Roosevelt about
1880 o'clock and we're Immediately
referred to the committee on judiciary, |
which was in session. The committee
took action promptly and reported
them back to the senate, which few
later went into executive
session. They were confirmed with
out opposition. The bill creating the
,ew judgeships provides that the ap
oointees shall enter upon their duties
It once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-05
An Open Letter.

5 From the Chaplin, S. c., News:
{Early in the spring my wife and
were taken with diarrhoea and so Sc
we're were the pains that we called a
physician who prescribed for us, but
his medicine failed to give any relief.
"A friend who had bottle OF Cham ber-
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy on hand gave each Of US a
dose and we at once felt the effects.
Il procured bottle and before using
the entire contents we were entirely
cured. 1t is wonderful remedy and
should be found in every household.
H. G. Bailey. Editor. This remedy is
for sale by All Druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-05-05
KNOWS MONA WILL CURE.
]. M. Gleissner Has Such Faith in
This Great Dyspepsia Remedy
That He Guarantees IL.

1t is an unusual thing for a drug
gist to sell medicine under guar
! antee to refund the money II 1t does
not cure. Yet this is the way J. M.
Gleissner, the popular druggist, Is
selling Mi'o-na, the standard dyspepsia
remedy.
Never before has he had so large o
number Of customers tell him that o
medicine has cured as with Mi-o-na.
People who few months ago looked
like walking skeletons have put ON
flesh and today are ruddy and vigor-
GUS with perfect digestion and good
health.
There is no longer any need Of any
one suffering or making their friends
suffer on account Of dyspepsia, for
Mi-o-na can be relied upon TO cure.
The percentage Of cures is so nearly
one hundred per cent, that there is
little risk to j. M. Gleissner in guar
tnteeing to return the money If the
medicine does not cure, and be stands
ready to do SO without any questions.
Headaches, all forms OF indigestion,
specks before the eyes, dizzy feelings,
poor sleep, ringing In the ears and all
forms Of liver trouble are cured by
Mi.o.na, price Soc. A few days treat
ment shows considerable gain in
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These days are the best In the
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