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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
oHIONEWs.


Columbus, Jan. 3O.-The Buckeye
Press association named officers as
follows yesterday: S, f. Smith, pres
ident, Pomeroy Leader; c. c. Day.
vice president, Seville Times; j. w,
johnson, secretary, Waverly Courier
Watchman; William A. Ashbrooll,
treasurer, Johnstown Independent,
Executive committee: George L,
Reed, Prairie Depot; Z. l.. Blue,
Perrysburg Journal; j. A. Hamilton,
Orville Crescent; b. f. Gayman,
Canal Winchester Times; Carl Jettin.
ger, Delphos Kleeblatt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
Demand n Lnrger RurInI Fund.

Columbus o., Feb. 1.-The legisla-
tive committee of the Funeral Direc-
tors and Embalmers' Association of
Ohio met here Monday and considered
amendments to the present statute
covering the burial of INDECENT sol
diers. They will ask an increase of
the $4,000 allowance now made. The
committee stated that unless the con.
cession was made, members of the as
sociation would refuse to bury old
soldiers hereafter,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
minIsterr Yl.Lted GOV. HerrIck.

Columbus, Feb. 2.-The entire mem
bership of the Columbus Ministers
union called upon Gov. Herricll yes.
terday, following their monthly meet.
ing, and asked him to exert his in.
fuence toward securing the passage
of the pending ward local option bill
Herrick assured them of his friendli.
ness to temDerance advancement.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
A Fornlcr-nnugherty Combine.

Columbus, o., Feb. 1.-Local For.
aker leaders are awaiting the first
move of the Hanna lieutenants in the
expected fight for the Twelfth dis
trict national delegates. There is no
longer any attempt to conceal the
fact that 4 working agreement has
been reached between the Foraker
and Daugherty men. 1t looks at this
time as though they would win easily
in Franklin county.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
A RIg FIre nt Cnnton. q.

Canton, o., Jan. 29.-The ware
house of the Bucher & Gibbs Plow
Co. was gutted by fire last night. 1t
was filled with finished stock. The
loss is estimated at $4,000. The plant
with contents is valued at 5000, ,OOC
md has an insurance of 1920, 900
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
Vas Caught in "A Reit and Ku,d.

Akron, Jan. ,2S.-Peter Pitcairn, of
Cleveland, met with horrible death
Wednesday at the Boston paper mills,
north of Akron in the Cuyahoga val
ley. In some manner he got caught
in big belt and was whirled around
the shaft. One arm was torn off and
both legs torn from the body. Not a
stitch of clothing remained on his
body when the machinery was stop
ped. He was 35 years old.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
EItten by n Mad hog.

Canton, Jan. 2s.-John Speck and
another workman at the National
fireproofing plant at Osnaburg, five
miles distant, were bitten by mad
dog Wednesday. Six CANNES were
also wounded by the mad dog before
it was killed by a posse of men. All
the dogs bitten were promptly killed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
Convicted of Murder.

Cleveland, Jan. 29.-Tony Chicko
was found guilty of murder in the
second degree Thursday. Except
that Chicko flushed slightly, neither
he nor his father nor mother showed
any signs of emotion. A motion for
new trial was made. The sentence
is Imprisonment for life. Chiclo shot
and killed Street Car Conductor An.
drew Crouch, October 80, in dispute
oyer q trnnSfer
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
Bankers, Collection was Small.

Columbus, Jan. 20.-The committee
of bankers appointed by Gov. Nash to
solicit funds for furnishing the bat.
tleship Ohio with a silver service, re.
ported to Gov. Herrick yesterday
that the total collections had reached
only $1,000. 1t was desired to raise
$4,000. Herrick promised to release
the committee. AZ will see that the
fund is completed" said he.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
TO Extend Judges, Terms.

Columbus, Jan. 3O.-The State Bar
associations committee yesterday de.
termined upon the main points of a
measure which will extend the terms
of supreme judges to be hereafter
elected to ultimately reach II years.
The first to be elected will be given a
term of seven years, the next eight,
and so on until the sixth will have a
term of II years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
Carnalion Nay In CoIumbuS,

Columbus, Jan. 3O.-McKinley's
birthday was generally observed in
Columbus. Estimates furnished by
florists show that $1,000 of the late
presidents favorite flower were sold
during the day.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
whitney Goes Under the KnIre,

New York, Feb. 2.-William C
Whitney, eN-secretary of the navy
has undergone an operation for ap.
pendicitis. At hi. Fifth avenue home
it is said he is doing as we'll as could
be expected after the shock which is
always consequent ON this operation
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-02-05
Two Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The presi
dent yesterday seHt to the senate the
following nominations of Ohio post
masters: John c. Douglass, Colleg,
Corner; Lee l.. Cassady, Dresden.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11
NORTH ALBANY.
DEFERRED LOCAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sanborn are reioic--
ing over a new boy, who came to their
home March 1Sth.-Mf. and Mrs. VIM.
Courser, who have been quite ill, are i'm
proving Keith, who has been
cooking in lumber camp in Richford dur
ing the winter, is stopping at Percy Longe's.
Miss Blanche Keith will teach school in
Dist. No. 9, and board at home this spring.
Mr.. Jewett Twombly and his son, Fred
have dissolved partnership in the home
farm, Fred paying his father $500 for his
share in the farm and stock.-The friends
and neighbors of Percy Longeto the num-
bar of about forty gathered at his home on
the eve of March 22nd, and gave the family
pleasant surprise. A good time was en-
joyed and the company left them some SUBJ
stantial tokens OF their regard.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

BARTON.


Harry Perley was in Newport, n. H., last
- aAtcheld,r has arriged home
- anahef mother, Mrs.
A. 0 ofthe u v. M, Bur-
sIfink IA town.
house, owned by Geo. w.
ned last Monday.
ad ths special bargains offered IN D.
"A Batcne elders advert lsement.
Mrs.s. Is. Stone will hold an opening Of
trimmed millinery next Saturday,
Mrs. Lucy Cook visited Mrs Wm' H'
drumming and Mrs. Smeadslast week -
Mr.. s. G Currier was notas well last week.
az i more comfortable this morning.
ar E. r. Hastings win move into the
Etudlzins souse about the first'of May.
Der Ipseph Ready's auction sale OF
ia FOODS Wednes isyat p. m.
81 G. Cook and Mr.. Millar.ot Concord,
\. a.. visited at h. P. CPok'sover sunday.
member the annual meeting OF. the
viiisee tiremen to- morrow, Tuesday, even
ing. a.,
Mrs. F. L. Hildreth spent rev Gays
with Miss Anna Fleming At Newport last
week.
Mrs. Garfield Is parents, Mr.. apd Mrs. u u
Owen.
Miss Lida Austin leaves for Montpeiiei
this week, where she will spend ie"
weeks.
Mrs. Frank Burdick is in st. Johnsoury
called there by the serious illness OF bel
father.
Mrs. Fitzgerald OF Island Pond Is stop
ming at the Crystal Lake House for mediea
treatment.
Mrs. W. NJ. Wright leaves next fnursda!
night for two weeks visit to friends Il
New York.
Miss L. c. CoIburne will hetd her mill
merry opening on Saturday q his week. Al
cordially invited. =
Perley Smith OF Barre spent ieW DAY
with mis- parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. .
Smith, last week.
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easements will be inserted under this
tt0o cents per word for fTst insertion
! cent per word thereafter. Cash must
lsny the order. No advertisement totIl
Fted for less than Twenty-Five cents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11
CAL ADVERTISING.

IAL ADVERTISING.
easements will be inserted under this
ttoo cents per word for FIRST insertion
~ cent per word thereafter. Cash must
any the order. No advertisement tctIl
tied for less than twenty-five cents.
FOR SALE.
q for sale. A. F. stockwell, Barton. |
6-tf
bust for sale. W.. s. Mcdowell, so. !
14tf |
SALE-About thirty section sleds. |
Drown, Barton, VT. 43tf
SALE-Eggs for settings from Rose
ed Rhode Island Reds, 81 90 per set
Z. B. Bailey, Barton Landing. 1918
SALE: One No. 1, DeLaval cream
tor, nearly new. L. j. Brown, Bar
ft. 11-tf.
.bD FOR SALE: Good 16 in. slab
50 a solid cord, delivered. 8. E.
low, Barton. II tt
Is for Hatching-White and Barred
puth Rocks. Best laying strain.
setting 5Oc.; 50 90 per hundred. E.
xander, Glover, VT. n. E. Telephone.
13-ti
SALE-Eggs for setting, white and
b Leghorns, pure blood; white per
q 75c.; brown SOC. n. p. King,
Bville. Peoples telephone. 13-tf
SALE "A good work horse weigh
POO lbs. +. j. Orne, Barton, X. F. ID.
Att
SALE-A good driving horse, seven
old, sound, weight 1000 lbs. Will sell
change for a good work horse. Geo.
avis. Alb
4 SALE.-The Gallup's Mill farm in
-niDgton with stock and farming
!. Farm contains about three hun
acres. Call on or address Mrs 9. ID.
lp, Barton Landing, vt. 10 II
( subscriber offers for sale a second
two-horse lumber wagon, in good
T and newly painted. Will be sold
% and on easy terms. Also a Concord
ky wagon, nearly new, and a second
q express wagon. o. d. Owen. Alb
TO RENT.
RENT-House to rent; inquire Of DR..
ban, Barton. u.
j RENT-House and barn with garden.
lire of Arthur 5. Drew, Barton. 1w
RENT - Excellent pasturing wit b
b fencing. Ii. n. Paquette, West
Fer. IS 16
WANTED.
/ tANTED-A man to work on farm for
season. Apply at once. Good wages.
Bartlett, Barton Landing. To-
MISCELLANEOUS.
r. and Mrs. Gibb, Barton Landing,
] take two men boarders. Nv
ew spring hats at G. v. RowelPs,
|any. Nv
Gashings taken in or house cleaning by
|, by Florence Jenkins, at Mrs. Sawyers'.
tage ST., Barton Landing. Nv.
[rs Frances Davis, travelling manager
Eiavi Co., is stopping at Crystal Lake
leI Barton. ALI ladies suffering from
fculties peculiar to them invited to call
srnoons. No charge. lw
dIILINERY. - We have returned from
rket with a large and carefully selected
nix. Opening Saturday, April 16. S. d.
ne, p q Block, Barton.
Memorial Cards Send name, age and
te of death of your deceased loved one,
4 let us send sample card. Seneca
ysnoriaI Card Co, Tiffin, o. IA II
will huy fat calves, sheep, lambs and
rs every week until Jan. 1, 'O5. Highest
ice wiIItbe paid for good fat stock.
T.. Winaow. Barton. 12tf
will take all kind og market stock, ex'
~ small calves. every Monday during
rfng and summer for which l will pa!
ghest cash price. g. i, Dodge, Barton
nding. N lou.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

RENT - Excellent pasturing wit b
fencing. Ii. n. Paquette, West
Eer. 1916
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TO RENT.

RENT-House and barn with garden.
hire of Arthur 5. Drew, Barton. 1w
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

SALE-About thirty section sleds.
Drown, Barton, VT. 43tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

SALE-Eggs for settings from Rose
ed Rhode Island Reds, S1.00 per set
Z. B. Bailey, Barton Landing. 1918
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

bust for sale. w. 8. Mcdowell, SO.
J. l4tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

SALE: One No. 1, DeLaval cream
tor, nearly new. L. j. Brown, Bar
II. lift.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

for sale. A. F. stockwell, Barton.
6-tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11
ALBANY CENTER.

George Walker continues very feeb le.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lawrence gave
sugar party last Thursday evening.
Miss Lucy Martin was a guest OF Miss
JuIine Rogers at the home of Geo. Law
renee last week
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11
WANTED.

lANTED-A man to work on farm for
season. Apply at once. Good wages.
Bartlett, Barton Landing. To-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-04-11

FOR SALE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
FARLEY SAILS FOR
ROME FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. Feb i. Archbishop
Farley sailed for Rome today, and con-
siderable interest Is manifested III his
mission owing 70 the reports that he
il the bearer of the decision o. the
American hierarchy regarding the pro
ject for the creation or q primacy in
the United States. The archbishop
himself declined to discuss the mat
ter. but persons In his confidence de-
clared that his trip to Rome &C the
present time Ii merely III aecordance
with the custom of the church requir-
ing new bishops and archbishops 10
visit The Holy See soon after their
elevation.
Archbishop Farley. Is accompanies
abroad BY Father p. J Hayes, chan
celior Of the archdiocese, and Father
james II Lewis, secretary 70 the
archbishop.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
CONGRESSIONAL REcEP-
IIoN IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Feb. A.
Elaborate arrangements have been
made at the White House for the con-
gressIonal reception, which the pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt will give
tonight. Nearly 5000 invitations have
been extended. and Il Is expected the
attendance will be larger than at any
previous function at the White House
this season. excepting. Of course. the
New Year reception. In addition to-
the members of congress. many i'm
portant personages III official, military
and civil life will be present 10 lend
briIiancy ID the occasion, and the at
tendance viii be further swelied by
the presence of the members II the
New York Republican Editorial asso-
cIation and the National Republican
Editorial association. Both associa-
tions are III annual session here today,
and The editors and their wives have
been especially invited by the presi-
dent to attend the White House re-
eeptlon this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04

like professional than an amatnef
production.
Robert II Gross, IN the role of Rob.
ert Clay, deserves especial mention
and praise. He once more demonstrat.
cd his ability In amateur dramatics. %
the satisfaction of Las Vegas asl.
dience. The part was an exacting one
and the effect of many Of the iine
points hinged on his playing. lie ifis
terpreted the role of the successful and
daring young engineer very capably
and used his strong clear voice with
excellent effect. a lions share Of the
credit for the success Of the play is
,iue him as The star and the directing
spirit iii The whole production.
Miss Louise Reed. as Hope Lang.
ham. the naive and fascinating
daughter Of The New York capitalist,
seemed admirably suited 10 her pari,
and her playing aroused the en.
thnsiasm III the audience The Hpans
taneity oi her work was charming.
Miss Jane Ia Rue. as the elder sis,
ter. Alice, The reserved and dignified
society belle. found ample opportunity
70 please her audience. She present
Cd d beautiful appearance and looked
the part al thoroughly al she played
III Tho dashing spirit u the younger
sister and oppressive propriciy 81 The
Older we're well contfaated III the
two young ladies' Miss finniee Tam
me, as Madame Alvarez. III b bcauti
ful blaek lace gown. presented :
lcharmlng appearance and took thf
minor part very satisfactorily.
The other members of the COMPANY
are iii deserving praise for their good
work scoiiy Mcintyre, nj yonnf
Teddy I.angham quite captured III,
audience by storm No one Iii the an
tire ease seemed q ~ hiA part more
perfectly than he T A Hayden. tht
bombastic general Mendoza, made /
good villain Edward McWenie. a
MacWilliams, was a true diamond u
\ the rough and played His droll part Il
good style Edward Rich was wei
adapted 10 the part Of the Indifferent
resourceful king. Captain Tarking
ton. the capitalist Iangham fonnt
the strenuous South American III,
amusIngly distastefuI and dIsqnieting
liz. a. Hay, rs CAPTAIN Stuart. exempll
ned the devotion 10 duty and homo
which moves The true soldier.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
|oPposE ElGHT.HouR
BILL IN WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, p. q. Feb. I 4.--or-
ganized labor is vitality interested IN
the Eight hour bill. which came up Tor
hearing today before the house COM.
mittee on labor, and II fighting hero
ically on behalf of the measure, but
from all appearances there II little
hope that the bill will meet any bet
Ter fate than the similar measure ds-
feated at the last session of congress-.
The present measure Is designed g
prohibit work on any government con
tract from being prosecuted more
than eight hours day, even In the
shops of sub.contractors. The Ma
tional Building Trades association
which was formed at Chicago lasl
Fall, Is prosecuting vigorous iighl
against the bill and also against
Grosvenor's .Antilnjunction' or An
|ti.Conspiraeyn bill, now pending he
fore the house committee on judiciary
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04

Richard Harding Davis Soldiers OF
Fortune was presented last night at
the Duncan BY troop .A' Of the New
Mexico cavalry The play had been.
well advertised and large and fash
ionable audience was on hand to greet
and applaud the efforts Of the local
talent Red, white and blue bunting
was draped about the hall and the
selections or the orchestra partook
chiefly Of national airs. The play II.
self was difficult one for amy but
professionals 10 attempt. A piece 81
literature has The personality Of the
author stamped upon 4 and this evan.
escent personality Ii sometimes more
important to the success Of the piece
than the substance itself Now the
personality Of Richard Harding Davis
Is particularly hard to interpret. The
charm of his writings Il fell BY all
who read him: yet 1t Is no small task
ID say just whore this charm lies. 4
company attempting 10 put on the
stage any of his productions must con.
slider this element and herein is the
difficulty The local company last
night was brought face TO face with
the problem and bnclled down 70 i
with an earnestness which WAS most
commendabie. Perhaps some Of The
finer features escaped but there were
80 many good 'hinga that they can b.
overlooked First Of all, particular
praise fl due ID the manner n which
the stage settings we're gotten tip
The stage did mol look Ike an amateur
stage. The fittings were irne % tht
scenes presented, The tropical effects
were produced iii real palms AM
southern products brought from Cali
fornia. The costumes were excellent
and The gowns worn by the ladies p
the cast we're appropriate and beanti
| fnl.
The plot Of the play Is rather chao
tic, its success depending rather upoi
, the atmosphere enyeloping it. TIL
dialogue was for the most part vel
given though there was d slight tend
ency toward inandlbility In the bacl
part or the house. The machinery
OF the production worked like
charm. There are several scenes
where 4 large number were on th'
stage and these scenes went withou
4 hitch. The whole play In fact wa
pulled on on scheduled time, NOR,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
MINNIE sofa n. IN. c. A.
HOLDS CONVENTION

ROCHESTER,, Mimi. Feb. A.. More
than one hundred delegates and visit.
ors assembled here today at the thir,
|tieth annual convention OF the ssoung
Mems Christian association Every
branch association In the state il rep
resented. and In addition there arc
prominent Christian workers from MI,
merous parts Of the country Some
|of the leading speakers 10 be heard
during the three days the convention
will be lii session are State Secretary
Ii. Ii. Brown of Illinois lnternatioEsal
Secretary G, G. Kitchener Qf New
York Dean Edward Increase Bos
worth Of Oberlin Theological semi
mary. and International Railroad Sec
tfetary i. T. Hamilton 81 New York.
To-day was devoted chiefly 70 tht
reception Of the visitors This even
ling there IL ID bt an informal welcome
land tomorrow the regular business q
1.-THE convention Will be taken up i
earnest
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04

PLAN or DEFENSE
The State Will Produce Other
Testimony IL Prove His
Guilt

FULTON, Mo-, Feb, 4. james Cron-
in, Justice Of the peace III 81. Louis
and formerly member Of the house
OF delegates. was the first witness to
day in the trial of Edward Butler, lie
corroborated the Testimony OF four
witnesses for the defense who yes.
Iterday testified that Butler was not
presnt Iii the house of delegates the
night Of the passage o. the bill, con
tradicting the testimony given by 9th
eli delegates, for the state, yesterday
All the request Of Attorney Folk, the
court adjourned until this afternoon
to enable the prosecution to secure
the attendance Of other members q
1.-The house who were mol at the com
bine. Their testimony NH " used Y
lrefute that of Btitiefs and of othel
| witnesses who are tryfla II prove a
| laiihi FOR him.
| The defense closed with the testi
mons ef James 81 MtDermott, VIII
1 asserted that Tamhlyn said 70 him 4
The Jail. Il intend Ii get Butler Int
this thing II he don't get me out 9
jail"
/ Tamhlsn was the confessed iarts
Iher of the house combine who test
i fled for the prosecution
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.--sWholesale
indictments BY the federal Jury 81 the
express agents and liquor dealers, who
have been shipping liquor into prohi.
bitIon states. are imminent as re-
cult Of the movement started BY John
w. yerkes, commissioner Of revenue.
Washington. For years practically
every company throughout the
southwest has acted q agencies for
liquor companies selling liquor In the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
|couNTY JUDGES or TEXAS
IN ANNUAL MEETING.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb 4-The
annual meeting of the county Judges
|and Commissioners association 81
Texas hcgan III Fort Worth today
With nearly uw hundred members
.of lhe association present from sari
ons parts of the state one o. the
principal matters to receive atten
tion Iii the Terrell election law which
many Of the Judges desire e have
modified
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-04
Japan Sending Disguised Officers and Men to
Korea in Large Numbers
RUSSIAN DOCTORS SENT TO MANCHURIA
Europeans Preparing Send Their Families to Shanghai and
Massacres are Expected

TOXIC, Feb. 4.-The Japanese com
mercial agent at vladivostock was
notified Wednesday by the commander
OF the Russian garrison that he might
anytime, in accordance with orders
from ST. Petersburg, have to proclaim
stage Of seige. Consequently, he de-
sired the agent to make preparations
for the eventual departure Of Japanese
residents Those wishing to remain
shall be ordered to Habarovsk. jap.
anese official reports confirm the rll-
nor Of marked military activity IN
Manchuria. Houses have been prss
pared in Liau Yaung and other places
for the accommodation Of Russian
soldiers. Troops steadily moving IN
the direction Of Yaln. Chinese resi-
dents Of Ying Chou are preparing 70
fight.
LONDON, Feb. 4-TEe government
has been informed that the Russian
fleet has left Port Arthur for des,
tination not known. Il has been re.
peatedly reported by the authorities
al Pekin that In the event Of China
abandoning Manchuria, the powers
will be compelled to safe guard their
respective interests In the remaining
provinces. If Manchuria is once
abandoned the revolutionists will
raise a revolt in Kwang Tung TO eS
pei Manchus The dowager empress
is said ID be wavering between Rus
sian offers of protection and the prom
ises Of other powers to support China
against aggression. The predominant
party Is making active preparations e
resist Russia, has ordered the enlist
ment Of a half million new troops and
is massing available regiments IN the
north The court, meanwhile, con
tinues its preparations for flight &
Sian Fu.
Japanese Cabinet Gets Busy.
TOXIC, Feb. 4.-Another cabine
meeting took place this morning. Th'
ministers will meet again this after