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The Washington times., 1904-08-09
SIDELIGHTS ON LIFE
ABOUT PARKER'S HOME
How Strange Visitors Are Observation-Disclosures on the
Swings-Candidae's Smoking Time

ESOPUS. y. Y. Aug. 9.-Ulster county
people who go driving on Sunday make
Rosemont their mecca now. Once they
have passed the gates they are obliged
to drive in front of and around the
Parker house, for the carriageway is too
narrow TO turn a team on II. Only q few
of tie carriages stop. but II the judge
is on the veranda he bows politely TO
the sightseers-
II stranger pulls up his team he
Is recognized as one who has come from
afar to shake hands, and the Presiden-
tiaI cadidate says. Don't get out" and
goes to grasp the Democratic fin. This
pleases the pilgrim and saves the judges
time.
shop" and Tag"
Three rods north of Judge Parker
house are two big white swings. each
capabIe OF holding two persons
Parker and Mary Hall had a monopoly
of them until this summer. Now. the
newspaper men and politicians swing
gracefully 20 and fro.
The spot Is shady, and the swings COM
mand a view of the judges front door.
Thomas Taggart and John p Hopkins
each seized a swing on the day or the
national committees visit, and from
their respective perches Joshed each
other The national chairman calls the
Chicagoan Hop" and Hopkins calls
the Hoosier Tag"
When Parker Smokes.
Judge Parker smokes only between
dinner and bedtime. Once upon a time
he consumed cigars whenever he had
chance, but when he entered the court
of appeals seven years ago he decided
that il would be well. since ne could not
smoke on the bench. to limit the use
of tobacco to the evening.
On Sundays he dimes at o'clock and
thus finds an excuse TO smoke all the
afternoon. A Kingston manufacturer
has named a cigar Chief Judge" and
Mr.. Parker's innate modesty prevents
him from smoking IT except when the
3lst OF September falls on Thursday.
Operates a Launch.
When Judge Parker bought the gaso-
Iene launch Niobe. which he Uses as a
ferry between Rosemont wharf and
Hyde Park and TO go to church in, he
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STORK PAYS VISIT
TO GHERARDESCAS

News has reached here from Paris of
the birth in that oity of a daughter to
Count and Countess Giuseppe Della
Gherardesca- Count Gherariesca is
honorary attacke of the Italian embassy
here. and married Miss Taylor. the only
daughter OF Henry A. c. Taylor, of New
York and Newport, and granddaughter
Of the late Moses Taylor. Of New York
in that city a year ago last May
Count and Countess Gherardesca went
abroad just after their marriage, ano
though the count is still connected with
the embassy here, they have not visited
America since.
Former Vice President Lew P. Nor
ton, Mrs. Morton. and their daughter.
Miss Morton. will return 10 their home
at Ellerslle. on the Hudson. sailing from
the other side about September 10. bring
ing with them the remains OF their
daughter. Miss Lena Morton, who died
in Paris on June 10
Thomas w. Cridler, Of washington.
has arrived in London, and IS STAYING
az the Carlton Hotel Mr. CridIer no :
been on the Continent for several weeks
and will stay some time in London.
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HOLD A PICNIC
At BAR HARBOR
Younger Element ShOWHOW
1t Is Done Here.
MISS ROOSEVELT PRESENT
Social Gossip at Various Resorts-Lawn
Fete at Newport for Tuber-
culosis Hospital.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Scott, of Phila-
delphia, entertained a dinner party at
Bar Harbor last evening In honor of
Miss Roosevelt
Bar HarbOr also had yesterday a
taste of the rollicking fun which dis
tinguishes the younger element of
Washington society from that of more
dignihed cities. Countess Cassfni had
planned blackboard ride for Miss
Roosevelt with a genuine basket picnic
for Its chief feature. The rain stopped
the party, so the countess, Miss Roose-
Xelt, the Danish minister, Mt Brun. the
Belgian minister Baron Moncheur.
baroness Hungeimuller, wife OF the Au-
the party Maj. @. Creighton Webb.
Jerome y. Bonaparte. Mrs. William
Lawrence Green, Miss Mathilde Town
send. Miss Zadie Cobb and Miss Bryce,
an repaired TO the swimming club and
partook OF their luncheon from the
hampers in true picnic style.
The lawn fete at Newport which was
to have taken place Saturday, but was
postponed until yesterday on account of
the rain. was attended by all the society
people of Newport and surrounding re-
sorts. and left the hospital for tuber-
culosis patients better of by some thou
hdiluS Oh dollars.
1t was to Newport society what the
Bazaar Of Nations and the Russian Red
Cross festival were to Washington
The latest fad with the Newport girl
is the tennis veil. worn Turkish fashion,
falling below the eyes and covering the
lower part Of the face. Miss Wetmore
and a few Of the champion players
known in Washington society taboo the
veii. and some of them even claim that
Ii is much IN the way and prevents free
breathing. II is not pretty, and evident
ly viii not be a great success.
Mrs. r. c. Male, who is spending the
summer at Sweet Springs, w. Va. was
hostess at the largest card party OF the
week a that resort. The card tables
were placed on the broad piazzas of the
Grand Hotel, and what with the pictur-
esque surroundings and the airy summer
gowns of the women, the affair was a
pretty one.
At Mrs. McDonald's card party, Miss
Frances OvertQn, who is spending the
summer at Sweet Springs, won the
lady's prize. while Joseph Stevens. also
OF Washington. won the first prize for
men.
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SATOLLI PAYS VISIT
TO ROCKEFELLER ESTATE

TARRYTOWN. n. Y. Aug. 9-Tho
feature of Cardinal Satollrs reception
by James Butler at Eastview today waa
that John d. Rockefeller gave the
Italians on his estate n half holiday
and they marched to Eastview a hum
bred strong, cheered the car iinal and
sang Italian songs, which ths cardinal
enjoyed deeply This morning TIA car
dinal celebrated mass in the chapel in
the Butler home and then went 10 Po-
canI;cO Hills 10 visit the Rockefeller
estate
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Senator Hoar publicly announces his
need Of "objurgatory or imprecatory cpl
thets' for use in the treatment of his
present affiiction. Only lUmbago gradu-
ates, however, are qualified to give him
any help. They Will probably understand
his wants fully
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Chekib Bey, the Turkish minister. is
said to have been much shocked at Sec
rotary Hays insistence that II was
really up TO the Sultan this time The
only thing that excuses the abruptness
Of American diplomacy IS the fact that
II has a consistent way Of getting there
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

There is no combination on earth that
can defeat organized labor. declared
President GOmpers. at the flremen's con-
vention. 1t is well. however, for or
ganized labor to remember that it can
quickly defeat itself by overreaching Its
rights
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

A West Virginian parson used a mega
phone In preaching his sermon. Stin
we are inclined to think that the old
fashioned, tithing-man. with his sharp
stick work. was a more effective slumber
banisher.
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WANTS NAME CHANGED

HARRISBURG, Pa. Aug. 9.-Stef-
fene Bjorseth has made application to
the Dauphin county court to have his
name changed TO Stephene Stevenson
he says people cannot spell or pro
nounce his name. He is a Norwegian,
and Ia at present a railway mall clerk.
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WILL HAVE
CONTROL OF THE SEA
Supremacy. Says English Expert, Will Pass TO Her
Within Ten Years.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The Hon. Thomas
Allnutt Brassey. editor of the Naval
Annual" speaking at Catheld. said he
was convinced that within ten years the
command of the seas would have pass
ed from Great Britain 10 the United
States
The latter country. he declared. is now
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

The President has ordered that PhHa.
delphia's postmaster be reprimanded FOL
violating the civil service law in Sc.
lecting employees. Not even the official !
excuse that he followed strictly the es,
tablished Pennsylvania custom was re.
garded as valid.
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building more battleships than England
is, and its resources are greater than are
those of Great Britain. whose only hope
Of maintaining her supremacy on the
seas was federation through which the
colonies would aid in the building up and
maintenance of the navy OF the mother
country.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

II these tales Of the troubles of Sena-
tor Henry Cabot Lodge OF Massa-
chusetts in his own bailiwick are true,
the chief question that ''stand-pat" has
brought him Is, Where am I at?
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Ex-Representative Dorr OF West Vir-
ginia denies that he will be in line for
Parker and Davis this fall. Indeed. ne
speaks with such positiveness as to IN
dicate that not even the hinges need
oiling
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

a Chicago professor has found out
what are the marks of degeneracy, and
there are so many Of them that we can
all settle down TO be comfortably de-
generate together.
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Points in Paragraphs.

A man named Small asks for $40. 900 for
fingers lost while working on the hItra-
ton plant. This looks like case where
a part is greater than the whole.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09
TYPEWRITER RECORD BY A BOY.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. g. - Salf F. Cole.
eighteen years cid, OF Catskin, y. y,
made new worlds record on the type
writer here, writing 2S,944 words IN seven
hours, over 81 HIP words minute The
best previous record was $4,000 words
made by Matte F. Pretty IN the IN
terror Department Office in Washington
on July %.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

The Rev. Frederick d. Power and
Mrs. Power returned to the city Sunday
evening from Bethany Beach, Del, 10
attend the funeral of Nelson G. Hill
man. one OF the oldest officers of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

After a visit to New York, and a trip
to the St. Louis Exposition, Louis E.
Starke and sister Miss Anna StarlCe
have returned TO Washington.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dallas Tucker.
who were married last Thursday, are al
home to their friends at 5OI Spruce
Street, lie DrOit Park.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Ananias led all the way in a horse race
at Chicago. He is also doing fairly well
in connection with some OF these cleo
toral vote states that the politicians are
publishing
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Gen. A. Z. Bates. L. S. A, retired.
has gone 10 the Berkshire hill of New
Hampshire. and IS stopping at the
Maplewood.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Mrs. William Stranahan has returned
to Washington after a months visit to
her husbands relatives in New York
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Mr. and Mrs John c. SchOheld. the
former chief clerk OF the War Depart
ment, have returned from a trip TO the
southwestern part of Missouri and the
St. Louis Exposition.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

DR.. and Mrs. G. G. Morris. of Four
tenth Street, have as guest Dr.
Morris father, J. B. Morris, of Morgan
town Pa
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Miss Mather has gone to Pittsfield in
the Berkshires as the guest Of Miss
Helen Hall.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

DIR. Harry L. Gllchrist. L. S. A, has
returned from the Gillystrong Encamp-
Inent and is at 1914 K Street northwest
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Conor Coppinger, Miss Dean. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. I4outz. Mrs. II. f. Ryan and
Miss F. NJ. Ryan are among the latest
City.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

w. B. Shaw has gone to Atlantic City
and is stopping at the Dunlop.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Campbell. accom-
panied by the Misses Mamie. Clara
and Fannye Campbell. will leave Wash
ingtOn today for a months stay at Toll
chester Beach, Md, and other points.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09
FROM ILLINOIS
IN AUTOMOBILE
Party Of Four Here From
DanYille.
TIE GUESTS OF GRAFT HELM
General Meade and Wife at the Ebbitt
House-Movements of Promi-
nent People.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. w Cannon. of Dan
vile. and Mr. and Mrs. George CriveI. OF
Chicago, Ill. have arrived in Washing
ton. having made the journey from Ill
nois in an auto touring car. They are
the guests Of Mr.. Cannon's brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Gratz w.
Helm, of 1913 Adams Mil Road. and will
remain for several days. The party will
go from here TO Atlantic City before
returning West
Mr.. Cannon is nephew of Speaker
Cannon, and is president Of the Second
National Bank of Danville; also presi-
dent OF the street railway OF that city.
Mr.. Helm gave a breakfast this morn
ing at Great Falls IN honor of the visi-
tors. A party of fourteen started at I
o'clock in three large auto cars from
Mr.. Helms house for the Falls. where a
fine country breakfast awaited them
The early morning ride gave them ali
good appetites and II was wonderful to
see how the vains disappeared
Among those who sat down 10 break
fast were o. w. and Mrs. Cannon, Mr.
and Mrs. George Crivel, Mr.. and Mrs
William A. White, Mr.. and Mrs GratZ
w. Helm, Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ Cline
dinst. Mr.. and Mrs. 5. II. Agnew. How
ard Wagner, and Sam MattisOn.
Brigadier General Meade, Z. S. NJ C,
and Mrs. Meade are at the Ebbit House
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rockhin. who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold Hague at Newport for some
days past, returned TO Washington to-
day.
Commander MGR. Winslow, who has
been with his family at Newport, re-
turned to the city today.
Dr. and Mrs. a. g. Wilkinson, who
have just returned from Mount Pocono
and Avon. have as a guest their son,
George L. Wilkinson, of Chicago. who
came TO the city on business.
Miss Lucille Wilkinson Is the guest of
Mrs. and Miss Barrett at their Asbury
Park cottage.
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Mrs. ]. Whit Heron and daughter left
town yesterday for Portland. Me. for
a short visit Later they will go to
Bethlehem, n. H.. and remain in the
White Mountains until October.
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ENGINEER BAND CONCERT
AT GARFIELD PARK

At Garfield Park this evening. At 80
o'clock, a concert viii be given by the
United States Engineer Band, Julius
Hamper, chief musician.
The following is the program:
March "Our Columbia Forever
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Gen G. A Woodward and G.. s.
Woodward have gone to Sweet Springs,
w. Va, for the month of August.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09
CAVALRY BAND CONCERT
AT FRANKLIN PARK

The following program Will be given
tonight by the Fifteenth Cavalry Band,
Charles Burger, chief musician. at
Franklin Park, commencing at 1880 r.
m:
March, The Iron King .........St. Clair
Overture, Poet and Peasant" .... Suppe
Trombone solo, Holy City" Adams
Corporal Rousseau.
Waltz Jolly Fellows. ..-...-... Vollstedt
Selection, Robin HOod.........De Kovcn
Intermezzo, "Cavaneria Rusticana,"..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mascagni
Patrol The American ........ Meacham
Finale. The Star-Spansled Ban
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LEAVING CITY
FOR RESORTS


Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herzog and Moses
Herzog left town yesterday for a visit
to Atlantic City.
W. E. Espy has gone to Virginia
Beach, and will spend the month of
August at the Princess Anne Hotel
Gen. G. A Woodward and G.. s.
Woodward have gone to Sweet Springs,
w. Va, for the month of August.
Conor Coppinger, Miss Dean. Mr.. and
Mrs F. W. Loutz. Mrs. II. F. Ryan and
Miss F. NJ Ryan are among the latest
city.
w. B. Shaw has gone to Atlantic City
and is stopping at the Dunlop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. B. Campbell. accom-
panied by the Misses Mamie. Clara
and Fannye Campbell. will leave Wash
ington today for a months stay at Toll
chester Beach, Md, and other points.
Mrs. ]. Whit Heron and daughter left
town yesterday for Portland. Me. for
a short visit Later they will go to
Bethlehem, n. H. and remain in the
White Mountains until October.
Rosa F. Downing will leave the city
this afternoon for a recreation trip: He
viii go by sea to Boston and Halifax.
Nova Scotia, returning the latter part Of
this month.
A. ]. Hon has gone 10 Atlantic City
for his vacation, and is stopping e:
Hamilton Hall.
g. G. R Boone IS spending his vacation
at the Haines, Atlantic City.
II. G. Robb. J. S. Gilsey. and Master
Gilsey, have left for Atlantic City, and
are stopping at the Ponce De Leon
". E Dulino. l. V. Dulino. and D.
Dulino. are at Atlantic City for an out
ing and are stopping at the Sothern.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Rosa F. Downing will leave the city
this afternoon for n recreation trip. He
VIII go by sea TO Boston and Halifax.
Nova Scotia, returning the latter part Of
this month
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Herzog and Moses
Herzog left town yesterday for visit
TO Atlantic CITY
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

A. ]. Hoff has gone TO Atlantic City
for his vacation, and is stopping e:
Hamilton Hall.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

w E Espy has gone to Virginia
Beach, and will spend the month of
August at the Princess Anne Hotel.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Commander MGR. Wlnslow, who has
been with his family at Newport, re-
turned to the city today.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Brigadier General Meade, Z. S. NJ. C,
and Mrs. Meade are at the Ebbit House
The Washington times., 1904-08-09
Operates a Launch.

When Judge Parker bought the gaso-
Iene launch Niobe. which he Uses as a
ferry between Rosemont wharf and
Hyde Park and TO go to church in, he
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. RockhII. who
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold Hague at Newport for some
days past, returned to Washington to-
day.
The Washington times., 1904-08-09

G. r Boone IS spending his vacation
at the Haines Atlantic City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-11
srrrrrrs. .sssssrssfTssFTrTs Tssrrrrws

Monday fs ,rtot so serious and she WIN,
be able to trestMne active strvdce short
~. Ou.rtmg of aaye oib.es conpeis Of
fetal messages from Korea to come
;l:ers by way of ST. Petersburg, causing
a DELAY OF twelve hourti TIhere3oue.
no offic.al confirmation has been re-
ceNed OF the rs,pnnt THAT the emperor
of Korea had Sought refuge In the
Frenefh legation. Nor has the foragn
uffice beem officially aSutified THAT the
:crews of aa1e slnkem Russian war.slrsps
yurfag amid Kortetz ttsok refuge un the
Fren,th cruiser Pascal after am eng;igs-
n,ent with THE Japam,ese off Chesmu- po.
Official sen niansenrt here Is somewhat
measured CONCERNING uhss United States
note TO, the powers orl tins subject OF
resar,alaty ard dryueglhty of Chi.s. Arn-
brssaGor Porter having poisnted ons
that dire powers have common inter est
in ke:ping China neutral. Foreign
Minister Dalcasse evirces the utmost
desire TO cooperate with the United
Stats. % long as 1orthfsg dnsanicaa TO
Russia is doue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-11
FAlLEp 10 LANp TROOPS.
japan Made ssvsrsi Unsuecsssful AZ.
tsmpts Near Port Arthur Wednes-

Japan Made Several Unsuecessful AZ.
tsmpts Near Port Arthur Wednes-
day.
London, Feb. ia Port Arthur dis
patch says the Japanese fleet attempt
ed Wednesday to land men in several
bays in the neighborhood OF Port Ar
thur under the protection Of guns of
the cruisers. 1t is assented, however,
Ill attempts were unsuccessful.
Lloy,d's agent at Shang Hal cables
that 1t IS reported and generally beltev-
ed that japanese Wurship has de-
etroyed the Russian mail steamer Mon
golia, bound from Shang Hal for Dali
ny. Three Russian warships were
damaged by torpedoes at Port Arthur.
A Tien Tsin dispatch confirms the
report that the Manohurian railroad is
blocked by the blowing UP of bridge
on, the hne and that tdafrty Russians
we're killed in the explosion.
Y is also reported that the Russian
steamers Nonni and Mukden have been
captured by the Japanese.
King Edward this afternoon signed a
proclamation declaring Great Rritain's
neutrality during the Russian and Jap
snese war.
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ernments actuated by political or COM
merclal oupidty or desire to protect
their own interests. And the adminis-
.traticn at Washington has gone so
earnestly and deeply into the history
making game than is being played, that
there is no telling In what position 1t
may find itself when the present nego-
tiations assume positive shape.
There is vast difference between
guaranteeing the neutrality of the
Chinese government ana guaranteeing
the naturalization of the Chinese en,-
pire. The frs, means that in the mat
ter at issue the powers will insure
TO Russia and Japan n certainty sna'
China shall not take sides with either
beili gerent. The other means the cer-
tainty that
II is tlfs second arrangement which
the United States government hopes TO
accomplish thru the proposals submit
ted by the secretary OF state for the
president to all the nations concerned
in t!le Chinese question, Including Rus
sia and Japan. The ,umification OF
ideas which come from consideration
OF the suggestions now being discussed
by the ministries Oh every soNeiii'SHN
OF consequence are many and start
Ling.
II the neutral powers agree TO insist
upon the naturalization OF Chinese ter
rieory. Including Man..huria. Russia,
will oe forced to furego spoils which
she is expected to gain in event of
victorious struggle with japan. To
carry out such purpose the powers
must be in sufficient number ITO make
1t useless for Russia and any ally or
allies which she may secure TO resort
to hosriifsies in the hope OF preyent-
ing the accomplishment of the neutral
izatior scheme.
This consideration alone makes OBJ
vious the tremendous Importance Of the
undertaking which the powers are now
discussing earnestly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-11

ST. Petersburg Feb. 1.-THE report
that the United States has offered her
good services is commented upon only
by the Novetl. which EN- asizes pre-
vloua statements that Intervention Is
and says It doubts whether
the offer OF good Offices in the strictest
sense would have any result. The pa
per adds 1t considers 1t strange the
United States has made distinction
between China and Korea, which. 1t
points out, is also an independent
country.
Pspris, Feb. 1.-THE TEMPS says the
following is The substance OF SeUstary
Hays note To the powers On the Subj
jeot of neutrality and integrity atHl,
China:
"Contult with the government TO
which YOU ARE accredited with a
vi;M- to searnang II. in orier to
a,tald possible outbreak Of saouhles
in Chtna and to Mrrt,t .T-ej,rtace OF
WAR en- neutral commerce, ct Will c,1t
be proper ITO respect rsutraitty OF
adrEnlstra,;ire en,t.uy OF Chdna."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-11
WAR NEWS CENSORED.
Not Much News Allowed 20 Be circu'
lated at st. Petersburg.

st Petersburg, Fet, 11.-Rgtd CEN
sxrship st5il prevents the rtewspa per's
this afteu,nocm from receiving war
news from edther the Rnsssiam or for
eirn sources. No news has been re-
cafved since vE,eroy Anexisffis dispsafch
and the public consequently Is still
completely in the danlS. AT manner OF
rrMr,crs are afiort. THE govcrramssnt.
however. has struck measures TO ccun-
tera,ut tlsfr qualification. fcrbiddng re-
,taM safe of the pfdntu!pal offender, the
st. Petersburg Gazette. The govern-
u,er,s expressed great i.spseasure at the
uublsrasran OF the report uf a Russian
victory and raising OF false hsrpes
among the popsGatar. Nevertheless,
alre runners orcu1atea verbally are
.s,pe<di,iy swallowed. All naval officers
in ST Petersburg today attatatesd sar-
vice at er,e church OF S.. N'icf,oene.
The Nr,e Of the press comment eoday
wats Cess bitter against Japan, which -
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