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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14

meetings held in this place during the
last four weeks under the direction of
Evangelist K. E. Johnson with Mr..
George Moody as musical director, have
been eminently successful, over 200 peo-
pie having begun or renewed their
Christian life
Every church here will receive new
members and the spiritual life of the
place is greatly strengthened. The spirit
of union was healthy and complete.
Brother Johnson is very earnest in his
work and is especially thorough in his
dealing with converts. He invites no
halfway measures, but makes the way
clear for full surrender.
In preaching he is fearless and de
ponds fully upon the Bible, quoting and
reading it continually. He insists on
much prayer and on the work of the
Holy Spirit
He has done work that will be felt
a generation hence He has won q
very warm place in the hearts of our
people and we wish him the richest
blessings in his grand work and COM
mend him fully to all Christian people.
We hope that he and his godly and
helpful wife may visit us again to la
Dor with us and to accept our hospital
ity.
Wishing them the fullest success and
unbounded blessings, we are, faithfully,
Z. c.. Teachout, chairman executive
committee, in behalf of congregation
OF about nine hundred people.
A remarkable scene was witnessed
when by two separate standing votes,
the great audience requested the village
council to have all slot machines remov-
ed and to request that no saloon license
be granted in the future.
Mr.. Johnson's efforts for ten days
church members Many of whom had
grown cold and Indifferent have been re-
yived and backsliders have taken a new
stand for Christ. Old scores and old
debts have been settled and forgive
nesses have been asked and granted in
several almost hopeless cases in church
and political factions.
An all day meeting was held Thurs
day, June Goth. Beginning at 6:30 a.
m the church bells were rung calling
every one to family prayers. From that
time on the entire day was filed with
special meetings for all the Sunday
schools. parents meetings, old peoples
meetings, young peoples meetings, spe-
cial hours for personal work and from
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14
Does Not Believe in Hanging.

George Borman of LeRay was not
challenged by the defense. The state
challenged for implied bias, and Mr..
Borman stated that he did not believe
in hanging and would not vote to con
Wet on circumstantial evidence. He
would want to see the murder commit
ted or have exceedingly strong evidence
before he would vote to convict. The
court found the challenge true.
George B. Caldwell, the st. Clair no
tel keeper, had an opinion that it would
take evidence to counterbalance, and he
was excused.
j. NJ. HalfhilI of this city was kept
on the anxious seat for some time,
while the attorneys for the defense con
suited. Mr.. Halfhill said that he had
not read about the case on account OF
his eyes. but had heard it talked of in
his family. The defense challenged for
actual bias. but Mr.. Halfhill said that
he had formed no opinion as to the
case The defense challenged peremp-
torly.
A. ID. AxtelI of LeRay, Nilsson Ben
nett of Mankato township, and O. A,
Thorstenson of Amboy were excused be-
cause of having opinions that might
prejudice their actions if serving on the
jury.
Has No Grown UP Children
H. Christoferson, farmer of Amboy
was not challenged by the defense. Mr.
Clark, following his custom with tales
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14
SEVERAL WERE ROBBED.
dips" Get In Their Work on the Trains
Out of Mankato.
From Tuesdays Daily.


Farmer Messing of Nicollet was touch
ed on the train coming this way from
Madelia to Lake Crystal yesterday af
ternoon. He was just getting on the
train, when a well dressed fellow with a
white collar and smooth face pushed
a satchel against him. As soon as the
farmer got on the train he perceived
that his pocket had been picked and $40
in cash and bank cheeks in his favor to
the amount of 5000 taken therefrom
The bank checks will prove no loss as
no other than he could get them cash
ed The robbed man at once reported
to the conductor and the train was
searched for a man appearing like thu.
one he described, but in vain. The fell
low was not on the train.
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Twenty on the Rack.

twenty taleSmen were examined yes
terday afternoon. making thirty-five for
the day, and leaving twentys six for the
attorneys to work on today.
Joseph H. Dobie and G. B. Lamp of
Sterling were excused because of opin-
ions that they had formed. John w.
Morse had an opinion but thought that
he could lay it aside, but would have
to have, evidence to do so. The triers
let him out.
John E. Holmquist of Mcpherson was
challenged by the defense for genaral
disqualification. Mr. Clark asked him
whether he knew what was meant by
''preponderence of evidence" ''the evil
dence would have to be sufficient to ex-
clude every reasonable hypothesis ex-
cept the guilt of the defendant"
''crime charged in the Indictment" and
'prenedation" He did not know the
meaning of these, but he did show a
fairly good understanding of the Eng
fish language as it is used in ordinary
challenge not true A challenge for ac-
tuaI bias was admitted after the juror
had said that he had strong opinion
in the case.
o. W. Johnson of Shelby was chal-
lenged for actual bias and it was adj
mitted.
Had Keen Relish For Humor.
Herbert Hicks of Sterling showed that
he has a keen relish for humor.
''Where do you do your trading?"
asked Mr.. Clark.
'.At Mapleton," replied the juror.
'At what store at Mapleton?"
"Where they give me the most
credit"
"Are YOU married MANI"
'Yes."
"How many grown up children are
there in your family?"
"None, unless you count me-"
'How many small ones, them"
"There were ten when / came away
'IIave you formed an opinion as to
the guilt or innocence of the defend
ant?'
"Yes."
'How long have you had it?"
Ever since | left home"
"You didn't lose it anywhere on the
road did your"
81 don't believe I did"
The state admitted the challenge af-
ter some further questions by Mr.. Clark.
Alexander j. Ellis of Sterling was
not challenged by the defense. The state
challenged for implied bias, but Mr. FL
lis said that he had no objection to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14

From Wednesdays Daily.
Sheriff Williams went to s. Paul this
morning to subpoena a couple of wit
nesses in the Koch case that he was UNI
able to find. when he was there before
Deputy Sheriff Osten went to Hanska to
subpoena Ole Ulen and the other wit
nesses there While there was a rumor
abroad III the court room yesterday af-
ternoon that Ulen was not to be call
ed at this trial, this appears to have
been entirely without foundation, for
County Attorney Wilson states that he
put him on the subpoena some time ago
and had expected that he had been sum
moned before this.
1t may be that the defense will at
tempt to show that Ulen has hallucina-
tions and that his testimony regarding
his conversation with Dr. Koch in the
later's office at Hanska was one of
these. The attorneys for the defense
claim to have information that he has
not been well of late and also that some
of his neighbors say that he tells of
seeing things that nobody else there
sees However, there may be nothing in
this. No attempt was made at the first
or second trial to impeach Glen. 1t
has always been understood that the
latter's neighbors speak in the highest
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14
BANK
IN OF COMMERCE
CAPITAL, $l0o.ooo.oo

OFFtCERSs
a. o. oLESoN. President.
JOHN +. DIAMOND, Nics President
c. l.. OLESoN, Cashier.
w. ,. FLACHSENHAF2, AsSA Cash'r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14

A man of Vernon Center was rob
bed of $50 last night as he was going
away from the city on the evening train
after the circus towards Lake Crystal.
The pocketbook containing the money
was distracted from his vest pocket.
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Continued From Page Two)

of Amboy were examined and failed of
acceptance, some having opinions and
others having conscientious scriples
against capital punishment.
The state was compelled to use per-
emptory challenge, its first one, in the
case of Chamcey Sellers who stated to
Attorney Wilson that he would not hes
itate to vote for the defendants con
viction providing the evidence against
him was very positive circumstantial
evidence.
Is Ole Daffy?
1t is rumored about the court house
that Ole Ulen has not been subpoenaed
by the state.
Ulen is the Hanska man who has twice
sworn that Koch asked him at Hanska
if he would kill Dr. Gebhard'
Another story is afloat, but The Free
Press will not vouch for its truthful
ness, that Ole has been in the
habit of seeing things and that
he has been known to have
had Authorizations, his neighbors regard
ing him as being little unbalanced. If
this is the case it seems rather strange
that the defense did not show up his
condition of mind at former trials. 1t
is known that the attorneys for the de
Tense have been looking up Items past,
they having been informed that he was
at one time examined as to his sanity.
But they could find no record of this.
The story that he was in Kelley in
stitute is not substantiated
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14
ON THE DIAMOND.
Judsons Defeat Sandy Bottoms; Pat.
tersons Met Waterloo.

From Mondays Dolly.
The Judson team defeated the Sandy
Bottoms in a close game yesterday al
Kerns. The score was to A. Bat
teries: Judson, Burrill and Lortz,
Sandy Bottoms, Olson and Peterson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14

The Patterson baseball club met de-
feat Saturday afternoon A picked-up
nine socked it to 'em. Score, 10 to s.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14

C. j. Laurisch of Mapleton was a Wis
itor at the Koch trial this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14

VIII PAY you INTEREST on money
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RESUME Of The KOCH CASE


hanging as Il punishment for murder in
the first degree, and it made no differ
ence whether the evidence was circum-
stantial. The state withdrew its chal-
lenge and then brought out the fact that
Mr.. Ellis has an opinion that it would
take evidence to remove and he was ex-
cused.
George Shanahan of Danville was not
challenged by the defense. but he admit
ted to County Attorney Wilson that he
was opposed to capital punishment and
could not sit on the case. f. w Tan
ner of Mankato township was challenged
for actual bias and it was admitted af-
ter he had explained that he had an
opinion.
Thomas Wilson was excused by the
court because he is suffering from her
mia and has to lie down every day.
Van Buren, Passes Muster.
Edison Van Buren, of Mankato town
ship was accepted as juror No. g. He
is young farmer, twenty eight years
old. married, and has been working for
himself for a year or two. The defense
had no challenge and the state challeng-
ed for implied bias but withdrew it
when Mr.. Van Buren, said that he was
not opposed to hanging and thought
he could vote to convict on circumstan-
tial evidence. Mr.. Van Buren, said that
he knew of no reason why he could not
serve on the case.
Benjamin Baumgartner of Shelby was
the last talesman examined, and as he
had an opinion both sides agreed to let
him off
f. G. Koch of New Ulm, the aged
father of the defendant, sat beside the
latter this morning when court opened,
joining the group of relatives that has
been in attendance daily.
r. L. Miller of lie Ray was asked by
Mr.. Clark whether he had ever had any
business dealings with Judge Hughes or
County Attorney Wilson. He replied
that he had voted for Them Mr. Mil
Ter, Fred C. Peterson of St Clair, Will
ian Boughten of Amboy and David E..
Seaquist of Mcpherson were examined
in quick succession Each had such a
firm opinion that the state admitted the
challenges intelposed by the defense.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-07-14
Seventh Juror Accepted.


Benjamin McGregor, cashier of the
pleton State bank, was accepted as the
seventh Juror. The defense had no
challenge The state challenged first
for implied bias and then for actual
bias. but withdrew both after closely
questioning the Juror Mr. McGregor
said that he was not opposed to capital
punishment and that the fact that the
evidence was circumstantial would make
no difference with him. He had form
ed slight opinion from reading about
the case, but could lay that aside and
he knew of nothing to prevent him try
ing the case fairly and impartially. He
had been admitted to practice at the
bar, and knew what was required of a
Juror.
Nern Neal, lie Ray farmer. was not
challenged by the defense. The state
challenged for implied bias, but with
drew it when the juror said that he was
not opposed to capital punishment
where the evidence was strong enough,
and it mattered not that the evidence
drew out the fact that Mr.. Neal had
formed an opinion and the triers sus
tanned challenge for actual bias.
John Johnson of Mapleton was not
challenged by the defense. The state
challenged for implied bias, but Mr..
Johnson said that he was not opposed
to capital punishment where the evil
dence was circumstantal. The chal
lenge was withdrawn, and the state
challenged for actual bias. Mr.. John
son said that he had an opinion as to
the truth or not of certain portions of
the evidence, but not decided opinion
and he thought that he could lay it
aside and try the case impartially. The
triers, after some consultation, found
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-22

Good start: won driving Black Prince, blk c.S,
y Lazzarone Belle Air: owned and trained by W.
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AMERICANS LOSE.
Larned Beaten by Smith and Ward by
H, l.. DOherty In Challenge Round.

Special Gable Despatch to THE SUM-
LONDON, July 2l.--The challenge round
for the Dwight F. Davis international lawn
tennis cup between the American team and
the British holders OF the trophy WAS begun
at Wimbledon to-day and the two matches
played resulted in British victories,
The weather was sultry and there was only
a moderate attendance at the tournament.
Many Of those present were Americans.
s. II. Smith, the Welsh champion and chal-
lenger in the recent All England champion
ship tournament. beat William A. Larned.
former American champion, 2 sets TO 4,
The score was e., Ga. 81. "a. The fea-
ture of the contest was the hard driving and
beautifully accurate placing OF the ball by
The second contest Of the day S h.s. re.
beat Holcombe Ward. the American cham
pnn 1Sap tse se'f lost st the hres weak
ening distinctly toward the finish. The score
was 10, 80. 81. 60. 60.
Both Larneds and Wards magnificent
Larneds weakest point was his net play;
which did not suffice against Smi this powerful
driving Doherty's all round proficiency
n the IN d.odns ss
pire gave a ball outside which was obviously
inside. thus scoring an important point to
md deliberately smashed the next ball away
outside. drawing prolonged approval from the
spectators.
To-morrow Ward and Beals G. Wright
M saw the VIII brnSs arned AGAINST
Doherty and Ward against Smith in the
concluding contests in the singles.
The Americans must win all three of the
remaining contests in order to capture the
trophy.
The American players will sail for home
on the steamer Oceanic on July 20.
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POLO.
Squadron 4 Wins At Great Neck With q
Man InJured-Falls ~ Newport

In the second match for the challenge cup
at the Great Neck Polo Club tournament
Yesterday the Squadron A team won from
the Country Club of Westchester by 23'< to 49,,
The troopers received 10 goals by handicap
and the result once more demonstrated that
with hooking mallets allowed the class team
may no longer make UP such wide differences
in ratin rs. II Ia proba BILE that radical chan ge
will be made in all the individual ratings by
the handicap committee this fall.
In closing the third period King Of the
SQUADRON team was so badly shaken mp by a
collision that he had to drop out OF the game.
and as an offset Rawlins retired from the
played with but three on each team. The
positions and handiCaps were
Country Club of Wcstchestcr-E. S. Reynal. 4;
J. 4. Rawl,ns. 3; J. NJ. Waterbury, Jr g. l.. Water.
'' ssusaron H..H. W. King. ?: A, " Putnam. 1:
j. II. Hunt. 1; K. C. Lawrence, Total. S.
NEWPORT, July 2i.--The game Of polo this
afternoon at the field Of the Westminster
Polo Club, between two teams Of members
tho play three members were thrown from
their mounts, but as an exhibition OF polo 1t
was not up to the standard.
i. A. Havemeycr was the first to get fall
he being thrown over his pony's head. by the.
animal stumbling, and shortly afterward
II. s, Kip was thrown by his pony turning too
sharply.
In the third period Paul Raincy's pony
was stunned by being hit In the forehead by
Rainey was thrown, Neither Of the gentle
men was hurt. The teams were made up
Of blues and yellows the former winning by
one goal,
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Racing Al Providence.

PROVIDENCE, July al Four favorites won at
Harragansctt Park to day and tho last race was
captured by Gauze. a to shot, while Speedway.
the fav0rite. at to y. got the place In the fourth
race Svcrsk'n delayed the start seventeen minutes
by acting badly AT the barrier and the judges an
nounced az the conclusion OF the race that the
properly schoocd to the barrier Summaries
First Racc--Onc mile and 20 yards-Prnccss
Tulane. los %. Mcintyre. even. won: ST. tiallen
40 (Crcamcr,,, IS TO !, SECOND; Cottage Maid iOs
tMoriarty),4 TO l, third. Time 1873, Barkelmore,
MeisieTsihEeT. Sincerity Belle, Judge Smy the and
Elcctress also
second Raee-Fivc furlongs-Thc Clown, lo7
tW. Dugan), TO /. won: Lotus Eater, 100 H. Mcln.
tyrc,, o TO !, second Spccdsmith. 100 tBarnetU, 7
10 L. third. Time, :0l ss Phllador. Tangier,
Welsh. Ava, Bcasco. Josie Hampton and Blue
Mamie AlSo ran.
Third Race-one mile and si1teenth-Mistiss
So q. Henderson,. 10 s, won; Don't Ask Me. %
twiicyls . 10 s. second: Palette, l0l tMotarty).
10 J. third; Time, l:ts+S. Elliott, Maggie srroup
FOURTH Race--About six furlongs-Preen. ia
{Cr44mcr), 0 to s, won: Toscan 100 (Traversl. to
J. second; Collector Jessup. ITO tOlphant). TO 1.
third. Time. i:l0 rs. Tokalon. Neptunus. Dia :
mond Flush and Sllverskin also ran
Fifth Race-About six furionGs-Gsuze. 100 a..
McIntyre). 8 to !, won: Speedway. i06 tMoriarty)
2 10 g. second All Pink. 100 tCrmmIns), to g. third
Time, I'll as. Miss Finch ayd EVE Green also
ran.
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BRITT AND SULLIVAN MEET.
Twenty Round Fight Draws Big Crowd
britt FayOrtte.'


SAN Francisco, July 2l.-Jimmy Britt
and Kid Sullivan of Washington were
greeted by a large crowd at Woodward's
Pavilion, this city, tonight when they
came together for twenty round bout.
Since Joe Cans has refused to meet any
body at 1873 pounds, the lightweight limit,
Britt has been looked upon by many as
the champion in this class. Despite the
fact that this was Sulivan's first appear
ance In San Francisco and that he is
but little known, betting on the mill was
spirited. Britt ruled favorite at the fancy
price Of 10 to 4, and at these figures lot OF
money changed hands There was lot
Of money on Sullivan in sight, the bulk
coming from the East Among the local
men it was doped that Sullivan did not
have much OF chance and that he would
prove an easy victim. A few OF the nervy
ones wagered that Sullivan would win on
a knockout because Of his supposed hitting
powers. Most OF the speculation was done
on the number OF rounds the contest would
last.
Sullivan has been fighting but few years.
but in that time he has made name for
himself. He fought slashing draw with
Young Corbett and had the better Of a six
round bout with BATTLING Nelson. Sullivan
is rugged boy. but lacks the cleverness
Of Britt He proved in his fights with
Nelson and Corbett that he can take
good beating.
Both men trained very hard for the en-
counter. They came to town early to-day
from their training quarters and appeared
in excellent shape. Britt looked excep-
t;opallv we'll He seemed to be Stron ger
than ever and has not lost any of his clever
ness He had not the slightest doubt
that he would be able to Outlook Sullivan.
He admitted that he did not regard the
fastener as a "cinch,' and the way he
battled demonstrated this.
Sullivan is built somewhat on the order
Of Terry McGovern. He is rusher, willing
to take a couple of blows to get home one
solid punch Sullivan had been preparing
a long time for the battle and was ably
coached by Joe Cans, who was in his conner.
He said: Il look upon Britt as wonderful
man. But at that think can beat him
Anyway I'm going to try mighty, hard to do
anxious to get 10 the top of the heap in my
class and can do 80 only by beating Britt"
The mill was under the auspices Of the
Hayes Valley A. c. Jack WEIGH of San
Francisco acted as referee. The con editions
called for bout at 1873 pounds. weigh in at
pound below the weight. while Britt just
balanced the scales. 1t seems that Britt
had found it harder to get to the weight
limit than his opponent Some OF Britt 8
friends commended that he had not taken
Sullivan az seriously as he should and that
custom. But his looks belied this state
ment The tickets to see the mill were
quoted at $40, 81. 50, IS. 50 and 81, according
to the location OF seats.