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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Losses on Both Sides Severe.

New Chwang, June 20.-6 a. MA
Russian officer who was wounded in
the battle at Vafangow (Telissu) told
an Associated Press correspondent
that the losses On both ides were Sc
we're. He placed the Russian casual
ties at at least 1000. He says no SOL
diers in the world could withstand the
japanese as they nave been fighting
lately. Their artillery fire, ne claims.
is marvelously effective, The Rus
slams fought ~stubbornly, but were I'M
able to Withstand the enemy's dashing
persistency. Several hundred wound
ed Russians nav been sent north.
owing to a lack of hospitals and sur
geons. All the available Transports.
tion had to be used for Supplies, at
the expense of the sick and wounded.
1t is estimated on information obtain
able that the Japanese force moving
northward is 700 strong. with &c.
900 men in the aggregate engaged in
the operations at Port Arthur. Sew
eral Japanese spies have recently been
captured a few miles south of New
Chwang. The Russians are becoming
more vigilant and are watching news
paper messages closely.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Total Loss of Russians
is Estimated at
10000
HEAVY

The japanese Losses Are Less Than
1,OOO-A Russian Officer Says No
Soldier i'm the World Could With
stand the japanese as They Have
Been Fighting RecentIy-An Expla-
nation OF the japanese Campaign,
With Reference to Port Arthur
The Situation at Port Arthur is
Japanese Have Reported.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Standard Oil Company Ahsorbs Rus
Sian Combinat1Ons.

st. Petersburg. Tune ~3o.-AecordinE
to the Novoe Vremlin, the Russian oil
combinations have capitulated to the
Standard Dill Company and ven the
Rothschilds and Nobel interests have
come TO terms with the American con-
Germ The whole output OF the Baku
wells Is at present in American hands.
the rivals hay become friends.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Only Skirmishes Occur round Port
Arthur.

st. Petersburg. June 20-5:50 p. m.
"A dispatch from Lieutenant Stoes-
sci, commander of the Russian mill
tary forces at Port Arthur. dated June
18th, just received here, reports tina
no serious fighting has occurred
around Port Arthur. Only a few
skirmishes have taken place. the siege
operations having not yet begun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Reports of Heavy Firing Heard.

Lao Yang, June 20.-A correspon-
dent of The Associated Press. who
spent the night at He'll Chen. reports
having heard heavy firing to the
southwark and believes il to have been
either an attack upon Tashichiao or
the Japanese fleet again pombardiag
the coast near Kai Ping. The firing
continued from 10 o'clock at night
until 2 in the morning. No explana-
ton of the exact cause of it has yet
been obtained. A heavy rain is falling
here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Casualties at Telissu.

Toxic. June 2o.-2:15 p. m.-Gen-
eral Oku reports thar he buriei 1.516
Russian dead on the field after the
battle of Vafangow (Telissu), and
then the work was incomplete. The
natives say that the Russians them
selves buried and also carried away
many of their dead
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
A Pleasant Incident at the v. u. I.
Commencement.

Richmond. Va, June D.@One Of the
most interesting features Of the finals
Of the Virginia Military Institute &C
Lexington took place today. when ali
Of the survivors Of the famous New
Market charge by the caoets Of the fn-
stitute were presented with crosses Of
honor for their heroism at the battle.
OF the 2s3 cadets who took part In the
battle Of New Market. which wa
fought May Is. 1854. only 17S are now
known to be living.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
A Battalion Completely Annihilated.

Muchuen, Manchuria, June 20.-The
Japanese artillery at the battle of Va
fangow included heavy siege guns.
using Lyddite and sweeping the whole
battlefield. The Japanese suffered
tremendous losses in turning the Rus
sian right. One battalion of the TWEEN
ty-sixth regiment was annihilated.
The hospital station at Vafangow was
repeatedly struck by the e1emy's
shells, which mutilated the Russian
wOun led.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24

Base bail managers are now trying
to abolisbAthe fouI strike. We hope
il can be lone without resort TO 6her~
man Bells methods Of abolishing foul
strikes in Coiorado.-Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
The japanese Port Arthur Campaign.

Washington, June GA expla-
nation of the japanese campaign on
the Lao Tung peninsula, especially
with reference to Port Ar,nur. is con-
tanned in an advice that has reached
this city from sources believed to be
absolutely reliable. The Japanese
tactics, which have so puzzled the
Russians. are intended to isolate Port
Arthur, but do not contemplate an
attack on the place by. General Oku's
army. The actual work Of reducing
Port Arthur will be confined to an
other Japanese army, under command
Of General Nogi, which will be land
ed on the peninsula (and indeed may
even now lie landed) at a point south
Of General Oku's position and consid-
erably, nearer Port Arthur. On the
first of June no less than 26 transports
had been gathered at one of the Japa-
nese ports to embark this army, and
it is probable that the vessels attacked
by the V~ladtvostok squadron were of
this number.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Vladivostok Squadron May be in the
Korean Channel.

London, June 20.-4 p. m.-There
is a possibility that the Russian Vlad-
ivostok squadron is again in n Ko-
rea channel. A report from Shin
inaseki states hat ~cannonading was
heard there today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
. News of a Fight Expected.

St. Petersburg, June 20.-The war
office expects news Of a fight with Gen
eral Kuroki. It is thought that Gen
eraI Oku is pursuing General StakeI-
berg.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Thousand Killed and Wounded.

St. Petersburg. June 20.-5:05 D. m.
"A detailed report Of the Russian
losses at the battle OF Vafangow given
out this afternoon places the total at
three thousand killed and wounded.
mostly men who belonged to the
troops forming the Russian right
flank.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
An ENGAGEMENT Near Kai Chou.

Lao Yang, June pa general en-
gagement is proceeding near Kai Chou
The first train bearing wounded men
has passed through here going north
ward.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24

Toxic. June 20.-6 p. NIT is re-
ported that Vice Admiral Kumimura
is engaging the Russian Vladivostoh
squadron off Oshima. The navy de
partment has no confirmation Of the
report, but hopes that it may be true
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
US Bodies Recovered
and Over 800 Are
Still Missing
SLOCUM

Search Vas Made During the Day, and
Many More Bodies Were Brought To
the Surface-The Coroner's Inquest
TO Fix the Blame for the Disaster,
the More Than 200 Witnesses sum-
moned to Testify, Only a Few Were
Examined Yesterday-racts That it
Is Expected the Inquest Will. Prove.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
VIII Probably be Released Today.

VIII FTOOaDiy Dc fse4ea6ed Today.
Washington. June 20.-The navy de-
partment a received a cabaegram
from Rear Admiral Chadwick. &C
Tangier, saying that P~erdicarris and
Varley will be released tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24

troops. and the health OF both SOL
diers and civilians IL good
The damaged batfleships have all
been repaired ami the harbor entrance
cleared of obstructions- Immense
new forts have been constructed, and.
in my opinion. the place Is In no imme-
date danger OF falling into the hands
Of the japanese The Japanese attack
by land and YEA, made on eighth
instant, was easily repulsed. I was
the first correspondent to enter Port
Arthur since the blockade began"
Mr.. Fuller was rowed across TO Port
Arthur from the Miautao Islanis by
two Cinnamon IN an pen boat. and
landing June 18th was seized, blind
folded and thown into a prison. inside
the fortress. as was announced at the
time by The Associated Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24

The Denver Republican editoriaily
calls for a stronger state government.
Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Alexieff Made a Knight OF the True
Gross.

ST. Petersburg, June 2o.-The Patri-
arch OF Jerusalem has appointed Vice
roy A1exieff a Knight of the True Cross
and sent to the viceroy the decoration.
containing a piece OF the true cross.
with a letter expressing the hope that
it will preserve him from all harm AMI
enable hin to come on, victorious in
his fight for the orthodox church.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
BoWSer and
The Country
The Advent of Warm Weather Makes
Him Wish For q Life on the
Farm. but the Butcher Soon
CHANCES H.

Copyright. 1904. by c. 3. Lewis.1
n pr. BOWSER had been read
E ing and smoking for half an
XVA hour when he laid down his
DaDer and said.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24

co~unterbalance you'd be in an idiot
asylum"
What Mr.. Bowser said in reply and
in as many languages as he could
think of took some little time and was
worth the price of admission. but the
butcher had nothing to retract and
finally got the door closed on his caller
Five minutes later, as Mrs. Bowsei
peered from the front window. she saw
Mr.. BOwSer returning. His gait was
wabbly and his arms finging about
He arrived at the gate to kick it open
and his feet dragged as he ascendeG
the steps. The cat had returned some
minutes before, the club having ad.
journed after two lively scraps, and as
b door opened he raj forward tC
meet Mr.. Bowser and be Rugged. In
stead of that he was seized by the tail
and as he was being swung around the
head Of the indignant agriculturisi
Mrs. Bowser was greeted with the
hoarse EXPLANATIONS:
Woman. l see through your little
game. This is your sixteenth colo
blooded attempt to assassinate me. anc
before 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
the question OF divorce and alimony
shall be settled forever"
Isis anything wrong?" she asked.
"Traitress. Speak not to mer' ne
shouted as he dropped the terror strick
en- cat ANA assembled the stairs to ST
down on his bed and listen to the low
ing of the time. NJ. QUAD
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
John Night Atqi,itted.

Last week was tried in the Drew Circuit Court, on change of venue from Cleveland county, the case of John Right charged with murder in the first degree for the killing of Judge $. T. Morgan at kingsland on tie 13th of last February.
 The trial lasted four days. The State was represented by Messrs. W. $. Amis and ". J. Stanticld, of Cleveland county and Wells, Williamson X Gotham, of Nonti- cello, and for portion of the time Iby the Prosecuting Attorney Judge H. W. Wells, who took sic k and was unable to continue in the case ti! the close. The defense was represented by Messrs. $. NJ Taylor, of Pine Bluff, A. E. Glib. son, of kingsland, w. $. Good win, of Warren, Patrick Henry and J. R. Gotham, Monticello There was more than 30 witnesses examined, and ten hours were ee voted to arguing the case. The jury retired at 12 o'clock Friday night to the jury room and return ed 4 verdict of acquittal at about 9 o'clock on Saturday morning
 II was enc of the longest and most closely contested cases ever .-s l,i ei,a lsuetf
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

wish to inform the public that 1 have sold the business of tie Ie. ter Furniture Company to the !. B. Wilson Furniture Company, who will continue under the latter name in the future
 will remain with the Compa- ny from now until January lst, l9o5, and invite my friends to call and see me, when needing any thing the furniture line.
 All accounts due the old firm of letter Furniture Company will Dc collected by me, and will pay all debts contracted by that firm.
 Thanking one and all for the liberal patronage given me in the past, l ain,
 Yours Respectfully,
 Sept. s6, 'of. J. C. Jeter.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
NOTICE.

The following-named Executors, Admin istrstors and Guardians fled their Annual Accounts Current ut the July term, l90l, ot the Drew Probate Court to come up for approval at the October Term. 1904, of said Court us follows. to-wit:
 Y. J Trotter, guar. I ". Guinn, insane c T. Harris, guar Marvin Harris, mi nor-fnal account.
 C. r. Gotham. administrator E. A. Twit- ty cstate--tiual accounl.
 R. L. Hyatt, guar. Herman Massey. mi- nor.
 K. L. Hyatt, guar. Dennis Massey, minor. And notice is hereby given that any per son interested in my of the above named settlements Are warned to come forward and He exceptions thereto, if any they have, on or before the second day of the October term, 1901. nf this court or they will be for over debarred from excepting thereto or any item thereof.
 Witness my hand and official seal this the 20th day of september, 1901.
 J. W. KIMBRO, Clerk of Prubste Court.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
North Conrt Square.
 Monticello, Ark,
\ Word Concerning The New Church
 House.

In behalf of our Church and its committees we give the following facts relative to our new Church. building to tho public
 We have been more successful than some of us thought possible in soliciting Many have not only given. but promised to give more as the work progresses. Some have promised 10 give us substan- tial aid whose names are not yet enrolled as contributors.
 The committee thanks all those WHO h,ve 50 kindly aided us Dur ing the Pastors absence they will continue their work. Will you kindly aid and encourage themf They do not mean to burden, bore or offend you.
 The building eommitte has sold the old house. is understood that they will begin to take il down this week.
 The hall ovet the new brick stores on North Main street has been secured, IS q place in which 10 worship, dntil our new house is ready.
 We are going to build hand- some brick edifee of which cur Church and town may both lie just ly proud of. Every one CT our cit izens ought to have a part in thi, public enterprise
 There will be no preaching at the Baptist Church for several weeks. Pastor Turner goes to Southern Illinois to hold two or three feviVals and to solicit aid for our new Church house.
 The Baptist Sunday School will meet regularly In the Hall over the new brick stores
 I. P. Turner,
 Pastor.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29

 of Twenty Dollars.
 w, N. SUpSBERY,
 ErGFND CALHOUN.
 C. FUNpERBr RG We, stephen BulIoch: W B. Barksdale aIsi W II. Roper three citizens of the county of Drew and householders therein. having been appointed by C. McCone. ]. r. of said county, have this day viewed certain mule, shown to us bv J. Il BoWden as an estray. said mule is q black horse mule l5 hands high: straight mark on right jaw and 10 years old. w do value said mule to be worth Ss50o
 STEPHEN BULloGH
 w B. BARKSDALE,
 W. R. ROPER Subscribed and sworn to before me this, the first day of Jnne, 1904.
 ]. G. McCONE. ]. ?.
  We, R H. McCulloch, F. B. Wells and j. W Crook. three citizens of the county of Drew and houscholdees therein. having been appointed by J F.. Farley, a J. P. of said county, have this day viewed a certain mule, shown to us by l. L. Boone as an es'ray. Sand mule IS de so rihed as follows. One sorrel mare mule. r or Ii years old left eye out branded B on left shoulder and we do value the said mule to be worth sGj.00.
 R. II. McCULLOJ JGH,
 K. B. WELLS. l. w CROOK Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of June, 1904.
 J E. FARLEY, J, P. e.~ We John Johnson. John White and VIII Co ker three citizens of the county of Drew and householders therein, having been spPointed by ]. F. Farley J. P. of of said county. have this day viewed a certain mule, shown to us as an cstray by B. A. Priest. Said mule Is lish' bay. about IA S.4 hands high. and we do value said mule to be worth 5000. Said mule is a olocky made horse mule. with white spot or point of ight shoulder; has had foot evil in left fore foot; l5 years old
 JOHN JOHNSON,
 JOHN WHITE, WILL COKER. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rC i day Of August, 1901
 J. E. FARLEY, J P.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
Climatic Cures.

The influence of climatic condi- tions in the cure of consumptior IS very much overdrawn. The poor patient and the rich pahent, too, can do much at home by prop CT attention to food digestion, and regular use of German Syrup. Free approximation ill the morn ing is made certain by Germat Syrup, so is a good nights res and the absence of that weakening cough and facilitating night sweat. Restless nights and the ez. haustion due to coughing. tn greatest danger and dread of tHH oonsumptive, can be prevented at stopped by taking German syruI liberally and regularly. Shout you be able to go to warmer cline, you will find that ot the thousands oi consum ptives thore, the few who are benefited and ro- gain strength are those who use German Syrup. TrlaI bottles, 25ef regular size, 75c. At k. k. Vance 4s =fs l4. .as
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
W NJ, ST nSBERY
 ECGFND CALHOt \, C.F. FUSDEkBIlHG
W. B. BARKSDALE, W R. ROPER

Subscribed and sworn to before me this, the first day of June, 1904
 ]. C. McCoNE, JP.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29

NJ Danaher, Esq. of Pine Bluff, was here on legal business this week.
 We have q nice line of Bridge Beach stoves. Gall and sec them.
 Monticello Hdw. Go. Mrs L. D. McQuiston has re turned from visit to relatives at Crossett.
 The latest thing in ladies' col lars-"The Buster Brown '--at
 [. H. Scott's. Mir Richard Stinson, of Mor- rell, was here on q visit the first of this week.
 We are headquarters for guns and ammunition.
 ttanklns ItaruWare 10. Messrs. Walter Wilson and Hem ry Burks are taking in the Fair this week.
 Our Bill Fare is what our Mon- ticello people want to eat. If l. [. Shell. Mir. T. k. Packard, of Warren, was business visitor to our city last week.
 See our line of heaters and cookers.
 Monticello Hdw. Go. C. II. Harding, Esq, of Hard ing, Desha county, was visitor to our city this week.
 You will find full line of Heinz goods at c. K. McDer mott s. St. Mir. Oscar Hogue, of Lake Vii lage, visited relatives in our city this week,
 Buggies! Buggies' Buggies- I. L. Allen has just received big lot. 4t Miss Blanche Hall left Tuesday morning for q weeks visit to rela tives and friends in Memphis. See the beautiful line of queens ware at Harry Hankins' Hard ware Co.
 Miss Omie Stewart has returned to Magnolia, after an extended wis it to relatives in this city.
 The sole agent for Clapp, Mann and toyt's celebrated mems shoes
 r. H. Scott. There are not so many people II town this week, since court ha adjourned.
 Don't get excited about the ho |
 worm. See ]. E. Shell about you hogs Of for winter pork. tt. Misses Genevieve Savage an Kate Brooks are visiting in Littl Rock this week.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
NOTICE.

Owing 10 the 1ateness of the season. we have discontinued run. ming our ice wagons, and all those wishing ice can secure same from D. $. Wells X Go.
 Ark. & Tex. Con. Ice X Coal Co.
 Ed. Ahrens, Manager.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
Legal Itsns.

For boys school clothing come to Robertson's S.
 Take all green hides to Shell for they are in season now. If
 Mrs. J. NJ. Waddell visited Nor rell last week
 Remember J. l.. Alien when you need q buggy or surrey.
 MT. Albert Ahrens has returned from St. Louis.
 Wall paper-Spring stock just in at Bordeaux Drug Store.
 Mir. A. ]. Roddy visited rela- tivef here this week.
 Bordeaux Tetter Lotion cures the Spring scratchers. If
 Miss Stella Baker visited in Pine Bluff this weeE.
 The MoNrIcELtoN1AN Phone No 30. Send in your locals.
 Miss Fannie Brooks visited rela- tives at Warren last week.
 Big lot of buggies and surries just received by J. L. Allen. 4t
 Mrs. Fannie Knox has returned to her home in Pine Bluff.
 Stop your scratching by using Bordeaux Tetter Lotion.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
~--e-1
Millinery Opening.

l cordially invite my friends and the public generally, to attend my Millinery Opening on Friday and Saturday of this week. Music will be tic feature of the occasion.
 Mrs. F. l.. Hendriek.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
Appl'aisenents.
STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 County of Drew.

We NJ NJ Sudshery Eugene Calhoun and c. r fundeIburg. three citizens of the county of Drew and householders therein, having been appointed by J. Vi. XanLandingham. J ?. of Drew coanty. have this day viewed a certain mare and colt. shown to Hs by D. A. Calhoun as an esttay Said mare is sorrel, with white in face: both hind legs white; blind in left eye, scar on right ear and abont ten or twelve years old Celt. bay. about threc weeks old. And we dc value the said stock to be worth the sum of Twenty Dollars.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29
~ A -~

Not braqgiag at Ill. but we have the best line of clothing Tn town. We can suit you in suit. If II. NJ. Wilson X Go.
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29

Hon. W. l.. Terry, Ex-Cong- ressman from this State, was here last week attending to case in the Drew Circuit Court. He was representing an Insurance Compa ny in a suit brought against the Company by Id McNay, of this city, to recover fire loss. The case was compromised and settled by the parties and Mir. Terry re- turned to his home in Little Rock an i,et Sgtitae4a
The Monticellonian., 1904-09-29

LOST-On Sept. I9, I9o4, one red and white pointer dog pup. about 6 months old. Any infor- nation leading to his recovery will be thankfully received and liberally rewarded by Il. C. Burks, Monticello, Ark.
 MT. Eek, the Photographer iiow has his Monticello Gallery in fine working order. Fdt all work in lis line you will find him i'll his place of business every day until the first of October. when he will return to Pine Bluff. ot.
 MT. K. L. Lawson, of this city. and q most excellent man, aged about 4o years, died of heart troub Ie on last Thursday. Mr. Lawson was struck with a piece of timber. from saw at the Highland Park Mill, several months ago. and he was in a critical condition for sometime, and t Is thought likely that the injury sustained at that time, contributed towards his death. The befeaved family and relatives have our heartfelt syinpa- thies in their loss.