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The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
A Professional Nurse tells her experience
with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Montague, M

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FOSTER-MILBURN CO., Buffalo, N. Y
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not speak or move, but by making
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My nerves were in a terrible state. I
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The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
10000 Plants for 16c.

This is remarkable offer the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
They will send you their big plant and
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1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 delicious Carrots,
1000 blanching, nutty Celery,
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
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1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in
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for when you once plant them you will
grow no others, and
ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them zoe in postage, they
will add to the above package Of the ia
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Resigns Premfership.

Cape Town, Feb. 19.-Sir John Cor
don Sprigg, the premier of Cape Col
ony, who was defeated in the parlia-
mentary election recently held in East
London (Which he had represented for
nearly 80 years., has resigned the
premiership. DR.. Jameson, of raid
fame, the leader of the progressives.
who defeated the Afrikander bund
party in the elections, has been sum-
moned to form a new cabinet.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

miss Nellie Holmes, treasurer
Of the Young Woman's Temper
ance Association of Buffalo, N.Y.,
strongly advises all suffering
women to rely, as she did, up
on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
"DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM Your med
icine is indeed an ideal woman's medi-
cine, and by far the best I know to
restore lost health and strength. I
suffered misery for several years, being
troubled with menorrhagia. My back
ached, had bearing-down pains and
frequent headaches. would often
wake from restful sleep, and in such
pain that suffered for> hours before I
could go to sleep again. l dreaded the
long nights as much as the weary days.
consulted two different physicians,
hoping to get relief but finding that
their medicine did not sem to cure me.
1 tried your Vegetable Compound
on the recommendation of a friend
from the East who was visiting me.
II am glad that I followed her ad
vice, for every ache and pain is gone
and not only this, but my general
health is much improved. l have a
fine appetite and have gained in flesh.
My earnest advice to suffering women
is to put aside all other medicines and
to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound" Miss NELLIE
HOLMES, $40 No. Division ST.. Buffalo,
~ ~. 5000 forfeit origfnal cfasope lsttsrpsa-
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The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Heavy Battle Reported.

Salonica, Macedonia, Feb. 19.-The
Albanians who were besieging Shemshi
Pasha, who, with $500 Turkish troops
and three guns, was reported to
be besieged by 10000 Albanians at Ba-
bajhosi, have been routed, losing 800
men killed and wounded. The Turkish
losses are said to be heavy. Five addi-
tional battalions Of troops have been or
dered to VerisOyich
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
To wash China SILK presses.

China silk dresses may be quite success.
fully washed. Remove all spots with ben
zine. Then wash in warm soapsuds, rub
bing between the hands; rinse through
not rub the soap on the dress. Wiring as
dry as possible, wrap in a sheet or clean,
cotton cloth and when partially dry, iron.
ELEANOR r. PARKER.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Minister buchanan Resigns.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The state de-
partment has received and has accepted
the resignation of W. E. Buchanan, the
American minister to Panama. No sue
cessoy has been appointed.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Hojack-'You don't really imagine that
Tomdik-"Well, all 1 know is that this is
leap year, and some girls are getting mar
ried who never got married before.,-
Town Topics.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture

gives to Salzer's Oats it's heartiest en-.
dorsement. Salzer's New National Oats
yielded in 1908 from $50 to 300 bu. per
acre in 80 different States, and you, Mr.
Farmer, can beat this in 1904, if you will
Salzer's seeds are pedigree seeds, bred up
through careful selection to big yields.
Per Acre.
Salzer's Beardless Barley yielded l2l bu.
Salzer's Home Builder Corn. 300 bu.
Speltz and Macaroni Wheat. 80 bu.
Salzer's Victoria Rape. ......... 10000 lbs.
Salzer's Teosinte, the fodder
wonder .......... ......... .l6O, 600 lbs.
Salzer's Billion Dollar Grass. $4,000 lbs
Salzer's Pedigree Potatoes. 800. 1000 bu.
Now such yields pay and you can have
them, Mr.. Farmer, in 1904.
SEND 1Oc IN STAMPS
and this notice to the John A. Salzer See'
Co., La Crosse, Wis, and you will ge.
their, big catalog and lots Of farm seed
samples free. K. L.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
as cough cure.-J: w: O'Brien, 322 Third
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Reports Declared Untrue.

SAAs~S SASAA4CJs
Reports Declared Untrue.
Toxic, Feb. .19.-Reports that have been
sent to the effect that Russian troops
have crossed the Yalu river and are NOV
ing south with the object of seiz-
ing Ping-Yang are declared to eun-
founded. A reliable report from Wiju
states that the Russians are assembling
in force on the north side of the Yalu,
but they have not attempted to cross the
river or to move further south.
Will Accept Volunteers.
St. Petersburg, Feb. 19.-The general
staff announced Thursday that the war
office is willing to accept volunteers for
service in the far east. They must be
under 40 years of age and have had mil
itary training. The volunteers will be
enrolled in the reserve battalions under
Viceroy Alexieff.
Russia Makes an Explanation.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 19.--An official
proclamation, explaining the unpre-
paredness of Russia for war and the
necessity for the exercise of patience
by her people, has been issued here
It is as follows:
Eight days have now elapsed since
all Russia was shaken with profound
Indignation against an enemy who
suddenly broke off negotiations and by
a treacherous attack endeavored to OBJ
tain an easy success in a war long
desired. The Russian nation, with
natural impatience, desires prompt
vengeance and awaits feverishly news
from the far east.
'The unity and strength of the Rus
sian people leave no room for doubt
that Japan will receive the chastise-
ment she deserves for her treachery
and prOvOcation to war at a time when
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Russian Reply Expected.

Washington, Feb. 19.--The state de-
partment has had an intimation that
the Russian reply to Secretary Hays
note relative to the naturalization of
China will be forthcoming within a
day or two. Russia at first looked
upon this proposition as an act ad-
verse to its interests, but it is now
stated that they are entirely willing
to accept.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

When the villain hissed to the heroine,
do your worst!" he had no idea She
would be remorseless enough to sing the
latest popular song.-N. o. Times Demo
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
80 Blu. M.earoni wheat Per Acre,

introduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agr.
1t is a tremendous cropper, yielding in
good land so bu. per acre, and on dry,
Idaho, the Dakotas, Colo, etc., it will
yield from 40 to 60 bu. This Wheat and
Speltz and Hanna Barley and Bromus
lnermis and Billion Dollar Grass, makes
it possible to grow and fatten hogs and
cattle wherever soil is found.
JUST SEND 10c AND THIS NOTICE
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, and they will send you free sample
of this Wheat and other farm seeds, to-
gether with their great catalog, alone
worth $4,000 to any wide-awake farmer.
TX. L..
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Economy, like charity, should begin at
home.-Houston Post,
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Pride fosters our foes and puts our
friends to hight.-Ram's Horn
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AL
druggists refund money if it fails to cure Csc
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Success may sometimes come unexpect-
edly, but work alone can hold it. W.
Murray
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

rs ONE men," said the quoter, "are born
great, some achieve greatness "And
the great majority" interrupted the cynic,
believe they come under both of these
heads. philadelphia Ledger.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Music of, the Spheres.

Mrs. Gusher-Don't you think my
daughter has a heavenly voice?
Mr. Weereigh ell-er-it certainly
panion
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

|
our beloved sovereign desired to MAIN
tain peace among the nations. The
conditions under which hostilities are
being carried on compel us to wait
with patience news Of the success Of
our troops, which cannot occur before
decisive actions are fought by the Rus
sian army. The distance of the ter
ritory and the desire of the emperor
to maintain peace were the causes of
the impossibility of more complete and
earlier preparations for war. Much
time is now necessary in order 20
strike at Japan, but it was worthy Of
the dignity and might of Russia, anu,
while sparing as much as possible the
shedding of blood of her children 10
inf1ict just chastisement upon the ma
tion which has provoked the struggle
Russia must await the event in pa
tience, being sure that our army will
avenge hundredfold that provocation.
Operations on land must not be ex-
pected for some time yet and We can
not obtain early news from the theater
of war. The useless shedding of blood
is unworthy the greatness and power
of Russia.
"Our country displays such unity
and desire for self-sacrifice on behalf
of the national cause that all true news
from the scene of hostilities will be
due to the entire nation"
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Playing the fool is said to be uni
yyersal accomplshment.-Chic Daily
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Success needs not to apologize for itself
Rams Horn.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25

Perfectly simple and simply perfect j
dyeing with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Rheumatism,s killing Pain

left in quick order after taking 10 doses Of
DR.. Skirvin's Rheumatic Cure in tablet
FORM IS doses for 25c, postpaid. WIS
DRUG CO., La Crosse, Wis. TX. Ii
The Tomahawk., 1904-02-25
Army of 1900 Enters corean City
and First Battle Expected
in the Vicinity.
5000 MORE TROOPS ARRIVE
AT OPPOSITE Side OF YALU
Report That Troops Have Crossed the
River and Are Marching on Ping
Yang Declared to Be Unfounded-
Russia Explains Unpreparedness
for the Conflict.

> Seoul, Feb. 19.-The report that 5000
Russian troops had arrived at Chin
Tien-Cheng, opposite Wiju, on the Yalu
river, is confirmed, as is the report that
the Russians have occupied Wiju itself.
They have 5000 troops at Wiju and the
first collision is expected somewhere in
that vicinity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17

hilarating that both did nothing but
play, in a rough way all day long,
the old mare being the keener. They
pretended to fight, pursuing one an
other, and generally indulged in the
rough antics which are appropriately
named "horse play" till the coach
man separated them, declaring that
the old mare tired herself more than
if she were in the shafts. Cattle, on
the other hand, never seem to play
at all, whether young or old.
The animals of the weasel" FAM
lily, so called, are mostly very active
and vivacious, and in some case have
developed set forms of play. The
Cape ratel, a badger-like, honey-eat-
ing member of the family, but with
much of the activity of the polecat,
has an amusing habit when kept in
menageries of running round and
round in circles, and of varying this
performance by turning somersaults,
lilIe street arab running hAL the side
Of a coach. Stoats are extremely
playful. Often a solitary stoat will
come into aride in wood and there
dance, run after its tail, and twirl
round in a pas seul of solitary ex-
uberance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17

A GRANDFATHER we'll known in
the English House of Commons was
chatting amicably with his little
granddaughter, who was snugly en-
sconced on his knee.
"What makes your hair SO white,
grandpa?" the little miss queried.
1T am very old, my dear was in
the ark" replied his lordship, with a
painful disregard for the truth.
"Oh, are you Noah 7"
"No."
care you Shem, then1"
"No; ] am not Shem."
care you Ham 7"
"No."
"Then," said the little one who
was fast nearing the limit of her bibli-
acknowledge, you must be Japhet. F"
A negative reply was given to this
query also, for the old gentleman in
wardly wondered what the outcome
would be-.
"But, grandpa, if you are not
Noah, or Shem, or Ham, or Japhet
you must be beast"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17
THIRST FOR WISDOM.


"Say. pop"
s.Yes :"
"Bald heads is funny things, amt
they, pop?"
UNI guess S %
"Say, pop"
"I'm busy reading Tommy. Go
away"
but pop-what makes bald head?"
lizard thinking, my son"
"That' what made you baldhead ?"
eyes"
"Why amt mamma bald headed,
then 7"
(No answer.)
"Pop!"
'sEh? ~
"Why amt mamma bald headed,
Can't she think any -
(Uneasiness on part of pop.)
Tommy, if you don't stop bother
ing me, I'll send you to bed -
(Long silence. Pop thinks he has
forgotten it.
"Popr'
(No answer.)
"Say, pop"
"Well 7"
"Bet our new baby is a great
thinker"
mo answer
HE doesn't show it though
(Another silence.
"'Ceptin' by his bald head.'
(No answer
"Popl"
Tommy, if you don't"
"But pop-are you sure bald head
is a sign of hard thinkin' %
Eyes, why 7"
Because heard Squire Wiggs ask
Judge Snibberly what made your head
SO bald, and he said it was due to a
bad case of mattermony-"
(And out in the woodshed Tommy
lifted up his voice in anguish and Bit
terly repented him that once more he
had brought down sorrow upon his
head through his insane craving after
wisdom.)
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17

A wELL-KNowN Baltimore society
man was recently spending a few days
with his wife at Atlantic City and in
connection with his visit he tells the
following story: When he seated
himself in the dining room on the even
ing of his arrival he discovered that
he could not read the the menu, as he
had left his glasses in his room, and
his eyes were useless without them.
When he passed it to his wife she ex-
claimed that she was in the the same
predicament. At loss to know what
to do, the gentleman called the wait
er to him and, pointing to the menu,
said:
"Read that to me and 1 will give
you dollar"
Quick as fash the waiter replied /:
"Scuse me boss. but I amt had
much ejication myself"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17

THE SAME thing over again is bet
ter than nothing Dallas Ne7Os.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17

A PHYSICIAN tells the Washington
Post it is widespread but erroneous
notion that the growth of ivy on the
exterior walls of residence creates
damp habitation. He is satisfied lit
tie reflection will convince any one of
the fallacy of this proposition. Theivy
instead of contributing to dampness
has rather an opposite influence, since
it must extract moisture from the
brick or stone that it overruns. The
dampness of these is what gives life
to the plant, so that the interior ofthe
house is rendered drier than it would
be otherwise.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17
AT NIAGARA FALLS.

A tailor once went
To Niagara Falls
To witness the show
OF the aqueous walls.
And soon on the air
The people heard float:
"Great Scott, what q place
To sponge an old coat J"
A barkeeper was next
To see the great splash,
In raiment tfptop
He cut quite q dash.
And cried as he viewed
The laundering tide:
'sDear me. what q peach
To serve on the side."
A milkman was next
The sight for to see
And he gazed on the drink
In his innocent glee.
Then said to the jays
And folk of that flk:
Gee whiz, what q snap
For q man who sells milk" T"
A magnate was next
To land on the scene,
And view the vast flood
In its shimmering sheen.
And he cried to the bunch
That stood on the rocks:
"Egad, what q place
To water my stocks !"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17

THE TYPEwRITER-''Y You told me
you were going to raise my salary last
week, sir" The Boss-''I know,
and did raise it. But expect to
have very bard time to raise it this
week"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17

IT IS well enough, of course. to hope
for the best, but it is hardly worth
while to expect it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-12-17
THE DESIRED LEGAL PROCEDURE.

Governor Charles B. Aycock, of
North Carolina, illustrated political
point during a campaign speech by
telling of young man who went to
see lawyer
"There is fellow making love to
my wife" he said. He takes her
out riding, calls to see her when ! am
not at home as well as when I am
there, sends her presents, writes let
tere to her, and pays no attention to
me-"
"Why doesn't your wife discourage
him 7" asked the lawyer.
''She seems to like the cuss," said
the other. ''She is always glad to
see him, puts on her best clothes,
aud the other day saw him a. kissing
her. And she seemed to like it"
"You saw him kissing her and she
didn't object1" said the lawyer.
well we can get you divorce
without any trouble. )"
Thunder r. said the husband.
81 don't want any divorce. l want
an injunction" ;"
THE wife of his bosom had just re-
turned from months sojourn in the
country.
.John," she said, after making a
tour Of inspection about the premises,
how do you suppose so many empty
bottles got into the cellar 7"
Haven't the least idea, my dear, .
replied the meek and lowly John.
"I never bought an empty bottle in
my life."
AN exchange tells of boy who
grew up to manhood without seeing a
woman. In the course of events he
saw one of the angelic creatures.
"What is that father1"
"That, my son, is woman, said
the father, and the very next words
the young man uttered were:
Father, l want one Of them
things"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-09
japanese Up Port Arthur
In the of

gained by the attacking force. During
the following two days four assaults
were made, but the Japanese were re-
pulsed at each attempt. Thus far the
struggle to capture the hill had cost
the assailants over 1000 men, and the
Russians had lost nearly half that
number. Every inch the Japanese now
gained was by the most laborious sap
ping, all the time against the stubborn
opposition of the Russians. who made
sorties every night and worked great
havoc among the sappers.
Early in October the besiegers had
secured a sufficient foothold to begin
offensive operations against the inner
defenses. Fire was opened against the
strong Urh fort and the vessels in the
harbor. The battleship Pobieda was
struck and hopelessly disabled. The
fire was so effective against the war
ships that the Russians resorted to the
trick of putting a hospital ship in ad-
vance of the direct line of fire. In spite
of this the battleship PereEviet was
struck by shells and burned.
On Oct. 20. with his customary grim
Formally, General Nogi announced that
the bombardment- Of the Chair hill forts
would be begun next morning. The
fighting was kept up all day with un-
abated force, and at nightfall the bat
tered forts succumbed- There were in
termissions between these attacks on
individual strongholds, but there was
no holiday for the miners and sappers
Night and day they proceeded with
their silent work in the construction of
parallels and trenches which were to
make possible the Japanese advance.
As early as Nov. 1 the besieging force
occupied position which placed the
east side of the doomed town at its
mercy.
When the Japs had actually penetrat-
ed the system of inner defenses at Port
Arthur the world looked for a speedy
end to Russian resistance. Not SO,
however. The logged Stoessel and his
remaining troops, fired with the des-
peration of a lost cause, seem to have
accepted determination with a heroism
that is unparalleled in the history of
military operations.
ARTHUR w. JOHNS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-09

maintained by the Japanese was re-
Taxed sufficiently to permit the story
of the investment and siege of Port
Arthur to be made public. 1t is true
that details of the preliminary naval
operations were suffered to pass
through this arbitrary and exceedingly
fine meshed literary sieve, but the re-
duction of the stronghold has been
conducted in an atmosphere Of such
secrecy as had never before surround
ed a military venture of such magnt-
tude.
The siege proper began when the
Japanese land force drove the Russians
from their strong position on the last
range of hills in front of the fortress,
compelling them to retire to the outer
system of forts. This preliminary ma
ueuver was effected by a surprise
movement on the last day of July.
This brought the Japanese advance up
to the line of forts constructed in a
gemicircle and extending twelve miles
from coast to coast. The besiegers oc-
oupied the captured hills and at once
proceeded to make them vantage
ground against the enemy. The main
attacking force thus found a much
needed protection against the contin-
NOUS and heavy fire which was COM
ing from the line of fortifications and
the numerous forts above and within.
Between the Japanese position and
the Russian line of fortified ridges
there was a valley containing several
dried up warehouses; and many fields
of growing Chinese corn. This would
have furnished excellent cover for the
Japanese movements if it had not been
for the fact that from two strongly
fortified mountains at the eastern end
of the ridge works the Russians could
look down and make themselves wise
concerning what was going on in the
enemy's camp. The mikado's experts
realized at once that nothing could be
accomplished until those lofty points
OF observation and attack had been
captured. 1t was promptly decided to
reduce those strongholds, beginning
with Taku, which was an isolated peak
with precipitous sides.
A division was ordered to advance
and take the towering menace. 1t was
early in the afternoon of Aug that
the japanese began the attack on
TaIu- They were met by a terrific fire
from all the Russian artillery in the
fortified line. To add to the difficulty,
heavy rain set in, and the steep as
cent became SO slippery that it was al
most impossible to secure a foothold.
At nightfaI little had been gained, and
the slaughter had been terrible. Dur
ing the hlSHC lne japanese attacking
force was largely augmented, and when
day broke the fighting was resumed
with such ferocity on the part OF the
assailants that the Russians were driv-
On from their position, and the victo-
rious enemy took possession of the
captured works and planted some of
Nogi's most effective artillery in posi-
tions which would contribute to the
success of the coming bombardment of
the line of forts The remaining noun
tain, Shahhu. soon afterward shared
the fate of Taku.
Thsrs is no doubt that these rrelimi-