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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
MEN ON GREAT NORTHERN AND
NORTHERN PACIFIC LOSE
THEIR POSITIONS.
~
REFUSED TO ACCEPT WAGE SCALE
GIVEN OPTION OF AGREEING TO
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OR
QUITTING WORK.

st. Paul, Aug. 2.-Negotiations be-
tween officers of the Order of Railway
Talegraphers and officers of the North
eth Pacific and Great Northern roads
have ended and lockout of the union
operators has practically been de.
e1ared by both roads.
The discharge of Great Northern
operators began Monday night, but it
was not until II o'clock Tuesday that
the Northern Pacific operators were
obliged to decide whether they would
accept the company's terms or resign.
The only chance of an amicable ad-
justment of the dispute rests apparent
y upon the nature of the reply that
James J. Hill may make to q message
sent to him by President H. B. Perham
of the telegraphers. Mr. Hill was
asked to decide the questions that
President Perham and Vice President
Newman have been discussing re.
spectively with General Managers H.
]. Horn of the Northern Pacific and F.
e. Ward of the Great Northern.
The points in dispute. Mr.. Perham
declares. relate to wages only in the
case of both roads. The question of
reinstating certain officers of the or
der who were discharged blythe North.
srn Pacific was set aside in the final
negotiations and did not remain con-
dition upon which the men insisted.
The number Of operators that have
already quit work Is uncertain, but is
said to be $50 on the Great Northern
and 1900 on the Northern Pacific.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
UNFORTUNATE EVENTS.

During thunder storm of terrific
intensity which passed over New York
Sunday afternoon five persons were
struck by lightning and instantly killed
and nine were seriously injured at the
Parkway baths, Coney Island. At the
same time one man was killed and
three others prostrated at Gravesend
Beach.
A broken axle of a wheel of the
smoking car caused the wrecking of
the California special on the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe railroad at La
mont, Ill. One man was killed out.
right, four persons fatally injured and
a score of other passengers received
severe injuries.
AS the result of an explosion of a
gasoline stove at the home of Levi
Titus at Braddock, Pa, Harry and
Meyer Titus, twins, aged seven years,
were burned to death and five other
members of the family were seriously
burned. two fatally
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
DEPoRTATloNs NUMEROUS.

Many Undesirable immigrants Arriv.
J ing at New York.
New York, Aug. g. Undesirable i'm
migrants from all parts Of Europe are
pouring into this country at an in
creased rate, according to United
States Commissioner Watchorn. About
against $4,000 in the same period last
year. sss5 \.
The undesirable element 10 shown
by the increased number Of deporta-
tions. More than 1000 were sent back
during July, as against 645 q year ago.
The special boards Of inquiry are
working hard In order to prevent the
undesirable immigrants from landing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
UNION MEN GET OLD PLACES.
Police Removed From Wagons Of
Strikebound Firms.

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Police have been
removed from the wagons OF many
firms that have been strikebound for
four months. Correspondingly many
union drivers were restored to their
old places. The Employers associa-
ton, following the determination of
the Lumbermen's association to rein
state the union teamsters in body.
has decided to lift the ban placed on
all strikers a week ago. The action
was taken despite the fact that the
Coal Transfers union had ignored the
employers threat not to rehire any of
the strikers till all should vote to call
the strike off. A boycott against five
big coal companies is still on.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
NEWS OF THE WEEK
RussoJApANEsE WAR NEWS.

Japan's terms Of peace are ready FOL
presentation to the Russian envoys
ct the first joint meeting Of the pleni
potenttaries. They will include an In
Fdemnity OF not far from 1000. 900, 900;
the cession to Japan Of Sakhalin and
4 the, transfer Of Russia's lease of the
Lfaotung peninsula and Of the railway
rs far as Harbin; the recognition OF
Japan spredominating influence In
Korea and the return of Manchuria to
China.
Emperor Nicholas martial message
to Sthe Orenburg clergy in which he
expressed his determination never to
concluded peace dishonorable to Rus
sia1 or unworthy of her greatness
which was gazetted Sunday, was re
printed in every paper in Russia Mon.
day. It has struck responsive chord
In many quarters, even among the
friends of peace.
II view Of the probability of an early
peace between Russia and Japan, the
terms OF which Will :2vr've the pay
ment of a very hlay. =. el,lnity by
Russia, the fnancie,s / arope have
been holding conferences to the end
that the peace indel-Ei y may be paid
without seriously disturbing the fl
nances Of the world.
In anticipation of a Japanese bonn
bardment the commandant at Viadivos-
tok has issued rules for the protection
Of property and prevention or spread
Of fires. The city has been divided
into sections and all ablebodied inhab-
itapts will be required to participate
in extinguishing such fires.
Dispatches from Manchuria report
the landing of a Japanese battalion
and the seizure of lighthouse on the
Siberian coast near Dekastries, a post
formerly called Alexandrovsk, 700
miles north of Vladivostok, after a
preliminary shelling by torpedo boat
destroyers. "a
Baron Komura, the Japanese minis
ter of foreign affairs and the Japanese
emperor's principal envoy to the Wash
ington peace conference, and Minister
Takahira, the second Japanese pleni-
potentiary, were the guests of Presi-
dent Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill
Thursday. !,
That Japan will demand an indem-
nifty Of Russia in the negotiations for
peace and that the war will be de-
'clared at an end at the conclusion of
negotiations at Portsmouth, N. H.,
neA month isthe belief of Baron Ko-
nlufa, head Of the Japanese peace del
egatton. 81
!. The tone OF the Russian press grows
-mosst ssflikes sas- the peace conference
draws nigh and the government on all
sides is urged to resist humiliating de-
mands, even at the cost of continuing
the war.
The Russian and Japanese peace en-
voys will be received by the president
Aug. and will then proceed to Ports
mouth, N. H.. where the first meeting
Of the plenipotentiaries will be held
Aug. Z.
Japan comes to the Washington con-
ference assured that whatever her
peace terms may be they will have the
sympathetic approval of Great Britain.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
GO TO PRISON FoR LIFE.
Three Youthful HoIdups Sentenced at
Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Life sentences
were imposed by Judge Albert s.
Barnes on three youthful holdup men
who pleaded guilty to murder and
four highway robberies committed last
May. George Plummer, seventeen
years old, was sent to Joliet peniten-
tiary for life for the murder Of Mike
White. Thomas Kelly, twenty years
old. and Thomas Sherwin. eighteen
years, his companions, were given life
terms in the Pontiac penitentiary as
punishment for the robberies. They
were not held responsible with Plum
mer on the murder charge.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
STRUGGLE FOR CHILD.
Mother kidnaps Babe and Wins Hard
Race With Father.


Elgin, ILL.,, Aug. 2-Assisted by her
mother Mrs.. Harry Haltermann, it is
alleged, kidnapped her two-year-old
ehild from her husbands house at
Plato and lashed her horses into Elgin,
where she appealed to Officer Robin
son for protection and then tainted in
his arms. The young father saw his
wife and baby leave the house and fol-
lowed on horseback, but the galloping
team ahead outran him. On his arrival
he sought the services of the sheriff.
The latter learned that the mother
and child were behind the barricaded
doors of an attorneys Office. An in
junction will be prayed for asking that
Mrs. Haltermann be restrained from
keeping possession. Of the child.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
Tilted Lover Kills t4lmsslf. J.

Duluth, Aug. 2.-J. e. Bergston Of
Ellis, Wis, shot himself to death short
fly after midnight; Just after parting
with ellen samuelson, who had res
fused to wed him. Bergston was thirty
years old and Identified with the slum.;
Der industry In some capacity He
sent the girl money to come tos this
country With the understanding that
She would marry him. but sh1 deg
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
POLITICIANS IN FATAL FIGHT.
Illinois Town supervisor Alleged Muir.
y. derer Of Alderman.

Peoria. ILL.,. Aug. 2.-While engaged
In q political controversy in a Spring
Bay saloon Alfred Hosher, township
supervisor. hit Henry Ahrens. alder
man, over the head, telling him to the
floor and killing him. "A dozen towns
men witnessed the tragedy and Kosher
gave himself up.
The dispute arose over the moving
OF weeds on q boundary line and the
men soon came to blows. Ahrens In
failing struck his head against an iron
railing and from this injury died al
most instantly. The men had been
fast friends all their lives
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
FLOOD RUINS CORN CROP.
Rise Of River Causes $25o,ooo Loss to
Farmers,

Eldon, Mo-, Aug. PA sudden rise
of twenty-five feet of water in the
Usage river through Oiller county, be-
ginning Friday evening and reaching a
climax Monday night, caused much
alarm among river farmers and tie.
men. The lowlands we're submerged
to depth of three to five feet and the
growing corn crops on these lands,
roughly estimated at value of $780,
600, will be total loss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
Or. KOCH is ACQUITTED
VERDICT FOR pEFENDANriN THE
THIRD TRIAL OF NEW uLM
lMlNN.) DENTIST.

Mankato, Mimi, Aug. 2.-The jury
I'm the third trial of DR.. George R.
Koch, charged with the murder of DR..
L. A. Gebhardt at New Ulm. Minn.,
Nov. / last, has returned a verdict of
acquittal. The jury went out at 11:4O
q. m. and returned their verdict at
$3.50 in the afternoon. @
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
PREPARATIONS INCOMPLETE.

Work on Panama Canal May Be sus.
pended for Time.
New York, Aug. 2.-The executive
committee of the isthmian canal COM
mission has about decided to suspend
any attempt at digging the canal until
better prepared for the work, cables
the Herald's correspondent at Panama.
The present sanitation will be re-
placed by vigorous reforms.
Chief Engineer Stevens will live at
Culebra or Ancon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
Suicide Viewed by Hundreds.

St. Joseph, Mich, Aug. 2.-Mrs.
Fred Schneider, the eighteen-year-old
wife of a merchant tailor here, commit
ted suicide about midnight by jump
ing into the st. Joseph river before
the eyes of several hundred resorters.
Mrs. Schneider sank before any as
sistance could reach her and 1t was
two hours before the body was recov.
cred with graphing hooks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-08-04
ENGINE KILLS THREE.
Milwaukee Freight Runs Down Party
Of Women.

Freeport, ILL.,. Aug. "A Milwaukee
freight train, northbound, struck a
buggy west Of Freeport, killing three
women. Mrs. William ]. Laibelle was
thrown into creek and killed. Her
daughter. Grace Laibelle, landed on
the pilot of the locomotive and died in
the hospital at Freeport without re-
gaining consciousness. Miss Gladys
Bryne was hurled some distance and
killed. ss 81, .3s:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
PERSONALS


VI. d. Winsor Of Cowles. n. NJ, Is
III Che city.
II. D. Winsor, the Pecos ranchman.
Is in The city, A A.
/. Wolf Of, I'll Paso. Texas, is In the
city on business.
J. X. Bear Of Kennedy. N. NJ, Is
visiting In the city.
Mrs. Kate W right left this city last
evening for the east,
A. w. Cavansugh Of Albuquerque Is
4 visitor In Las Vegas.
G. e. Buchert Of Ell Paso. Tex, Is
in the city on business.
C. e. Hartley drove to Chaperito
this morning TO purchase sheep.
DR.. s., p. Gaines Of Watrous made
a business visit 10 this city today.
Fl. L. Rankee of Ell Paso, Tex. tran
sacted bushes in the city today.
Max Nordhaus returned last night
from a business trip TO Santa Fe,
II. s. Corcram, a New Orleans bust,
ness man, was among the days arriv-
ais.
J.. G. Johnson. Hannah and Havrne
Johnson OF Pevley. Mimi, are visiting
in the city.
Don Eugenio Romero returned last
! evening from a short visit at Albu.
Querque and Santa Fe.
W.. A. McGrew, the well known in
surance adjuster, came up from Albu-
Queque yesterday afternoon.
w. f. Bahst Of Chicago, and Reid |.
Crane of Santa Ana, California, are
stopping at the Optic hotel.
Mrs. Robert Gross left this after
noon on No. 2 for st. Louis where she
will visit friends ana relatives.
w. A. McGrew Of Denver Is In the
city on business connected with the
Hartford Fire Insurance company.
Benigno, Jose Inez, and Jose de Ia
Cruz ,Martinez Of sanchez, were in
The town .yesterdaysen important bus
mess.
Miss Teresa Long anc Aiss Mary
' Hoops went up to watrous yesterday
afternoon as the guest OF Miss Irene
Whitmore.
q j. H. Stearns left yesterday after.
noon for Kansas City, to pay a visit
to his mother and attend to matters
of business.
s W. Y. Black, chief clerk at La Junta,
who has been visiting his family here,
left for his official headquarters yes.
terday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.. Wertz returned
last night from a pleasant visit to
Indianapolis, Kansas City, Topeka and
other cities of the middle west.
DIR. j. p. Raster Of Topeka, chief
surgeon for the Santa Fe system
passed through the city yesterday at
ternoon, returning home from Albu
querque.
S. T. Hall of Louisville, KY, ]. r
Ellis and family of Berlin, Wis, r. B
Culbertson of Kansas City. and n. A
During Of Newton. Kansas, are guests
at the Ell Dorado.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
RoAeh-e arnArc.

John A, Roach n Miss Fannie
BERNARD weee nrdted in marriage las,
evening az 5 O'clock, ~ the home OF
the brides mother on the west side.
The wedding was a quiet AFFAIR, only
a few friends and relatives being pres
ent. The groom is II member OF the
surveying corps on the Santa Re, The
bride AN eslimable and cultured young
lady. Is a sister OF Mrs, Secundinc
Romero. Both Of the young people
are popular In the city and a great
many friends wish them the highes,
happiness, After u honeymoon trip tc
Mr.. Roach's home In Chicago. they
will return to make their home In Las
Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

The second section OF No. | this af
%ternoon, carried an express car filled
with some choice ace from WIN
Walkers stables, on their way from
Louisville, Kentucky. to Los Angeles
whore the races begin November 30
The horses we're, Ebony, Variety
Marshall Ney. Cid Mack, Mauser,
Antitrust. Hot and Hobson's Choice,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

For Saturday afternoon,
From 2 to 4 o'clock,
$3.50 for Metal Convertible couchea
For Cash Only.
Rosenthal Furniture Co. los
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Wanted-Ticket to St. Louis or fur
Their east. Must be O. X. and very
cheap. Otherwise don't bolner. Ad.
dress room G, Hotel FL Dorado, city.
10 III
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Attorney A. T. Rogers has returned
from a professional trip TO the Pecos
valley. He Is much impressed by the
advancement being made by the peo-
pie of that prosperous section.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Your becoming a depositor Of the
Plaza Trust and Savings bank will
not only mark your turning point be.
tween ucces aud failure, but will
assure o of a competence for sick.
ness and old age. SIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

r. B. Leamar Of Kansas City, rep
resenting the Burnham. Hanna & Nun
ger Dry Goods company. called on oui
local merchants today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

, Mrs. Mont! N. Ross his secured the
services Of Mrs. Leher. an experienced
cook from the east, for the new din.
ing room which che will open on
Bridge street, November 1st. ).
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Lottie-Where did you get that
stylish and fitting suit?
Mollie-In Lipkey's cloak parlor;
he's got EN- up-to-date and makes
them fit. He has a tailor shop in the
store, opposite Duvall's. 1923
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Telegraph Operator Lane Of Ration
came TO Las Vegas on No. | this at
ternoon on q business trip and re.
turned on No. 2.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Don't forget to sand your eastern
friend an Optic Souvenir. Oaly d
few more left.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

VIM. ID. McFerran. Wells. Fargo
route agent Of Albuquerque. Is In the
city today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Mrs. B. H. Newlee has returned
from a visit to friends and relatives
in Lexington. Carrollton and Kansas
City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Fresh Roses, Carnations and Nuns
at Thornhill's. 1912
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Go to behring's for harness repair
ing. Harness made to order. STA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Boy wanted at Western Union Tel
egraph Co. 10-1O5
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Bookkeeper-A lady in Chicago,
keeping books. would move to Las
| Vegas. If she could secure a position
at reasonable wages. Address T. OPP
tic. $500
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

|. Wanted-Good, reliable man with
experience in grocery businesA to de-
liver groceries. Ryan & Blood.
10s102
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Real estate or fire insurance. A
w. Kelleher, Veeder Block, Phone 81
10-104
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Inn orted low-priced Cana a, re
Savings Bank store. 1861
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Household furniture for sale. Cal
at ILL, Eigth street. 1920,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Hy Bleuer's new cigar. the Elk. is a
home product. 9-l33
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

For Rent-Three room; house, fur
nlshed. Call at Model restaurant,
Railroad avenue. 1897
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

For Sale-Kitchen range and house
hold furniture. 713 Fifth st. 10.1C3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

For Rent-One nice sunny room
suitable for two, on q line: 1925
Douglas venue. 1896.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Pictures framed to order at S. r.
Dearths' the undertaken. 1926
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

A line of fine road wagons at
Cooley's repository will be sold at re-
duced prices. Get a good runabout
for the price Of a cheap one. 8-144
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
9.133
Smoke the Elk.

Don't drink water and then hold It
responsible for fever or any other all
ment you may have. but have the
Las Vegas Sanitary Co. clean your
or cesspool from which the
cause may. have originated. 1911
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

For Rent or For Sale-At a bargain
Ekimba1I Piano, good az new. Apply
1913 Eleventh street. 1920 +
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Wanted-A boy. Young y Pittenger,
w 1913:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

Parties going to the country will
consult their best interests by calling
at Clay & Rogers livery barn where
nice rigs at reasonable prices may al.
ways be had. 1885
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

W. M. Lewis. undertaken and EN-.
balmer, 612 Lincoln Ave-. both phones.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20
LOCAL BRIEFS
AND BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS


The Elk is there. call for It. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-20

H4 "M.f R|
Four nice lots on Sixth street close
In, With ceiient walks; Five rC0m
adobe house on Tilden avenue. will
sell at q bargain.
Six.room modern house on Fourth
street with hot water heat, electric
lights, large lawn, trees and good out.
buildings. 50
Six.room house on Washington ave.
nue.. all In good repair.
260-acre ranch Hebron, Colfax
county. New Mexico, all under fence
over goo acres under ditch. 60 acres
in alfalfa, good house and outbuild-
ings and small fruits; Ranch 100 acres
near the city, will sell or exchange for
city property. Inquire Of
Harris Real Estate Co.
SIS DOUGLAS AVENUE,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-04-28

half. He outlined mucn stronger case
than the state was able to prove at
New Ulm, having strengthened the evil
dence at three material points, as will
be noted by those who are familiar
with the case from the beginning.
Gen. Childs was listened to with the
deepest attention by the jury and the
400 spectators. Many members of the
bar were also present. Mrs. Cray oc-
cuyied seat on the dias beside her hus-
band.
Gen. Childs asked why it was that
almost five days had been consumed in
the selection of jury to try the case.
1t was because of the Importance of the
issue-an issue that involves a human
life. What sparkling gems or bank ac-
count that is so precious as to be
weighed in the balance with human
life? Therefore it was very proper that
counsel both for the state and defend
ant proceeded most carefully that there
might be brought together twelve gen
tlemen of the county so far representa-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-04-28

r4fSatr ass,l oeclr oIoNgucu' up .ts ans
There was also semi-circle of blood
on the WALL The door of the safe was
partly open and a blood despatched
book lying on top. There was money,
about $50, in the safe undisturbed.
The body was not identified until pa
pers taken from the pocket showed
that it was DIR. Gebhard's. A new lead
pencil advertising Vogel & Co., lumber
dealers, was found on pool of blood
In the next room on the floor lay an
old hammer, the handle home made,
the face badly battered and one claw
broken. There was blood on the handle,
looking as though it mad been wiped
off, near by was a handkerchief, clean
but for some blood upon it.
At door, where there is ground
glass window with streak of glass
around it, person may stoop and look
through the hall. There was blood upon
that door. The lower sash of a window
facing the alley was open, there was
blood on the frame, and there were two
cuts in the wire screen. The electric
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-04-28
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS

The Koch trial is now in full prog
ress. The taking of evidence on the part
of the state began this morning, and
the court room is crowded with inter
ested spectators.
Gen. H. w. Childs, leading counsel for
the state, opened the case to the jury