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Democrats Coming South.

Chicago, February 1s-A party of DEM
ocrats with band and headed by Rob-
ert e. Burke, left on the Illinois Central
today for New Orleans, intending to stop
at several other cities going and return
ing. The city hall faction of the Cook
county democracy, which is opposed to
w. r. Hearst's presidential aspirations,
has issued a protest against Burke's
claiming the right to speak for the demo-
Gratis of Chicago
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THREE BAT7LESEHPS OF THE RUSSIAN VLADIVOSTOCK
FLEET ARE TORPEDOED IN THE STRAITS OF 7SUGARU
GENERAL WHEELER EXPECTS LAND BATTLE NEXT
BY MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH WHEELER.
Especial Service to W. R.


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To Mobilize French Troops.

Paris, February 14.-A dispatch from
Toulon says that orders have been
issued for the mobilization Of addl-
tional troops for service in Indo- China.
officers declare, however, that they do
not apprehend an attack on French
territory In the far east by the Japan
ese, but that 1t is well to be prepared
for all emergencies.
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HAY HAS WON ANOTHER
BIG DIPLOMATIC, TRIUMPH

give up Port Arthur, and that Russia took
possession of this place.
Germany recognizes also that other
powers have cause for complaint in that
Russia did not keep her promise to evac-
uate Manchuria and among these powers
is Germany, which holds opinions iden-
tical with the United States concerning
the open door,
The foreign office this week expressed
this view to the state department at
Washington, but beyond these considera-
tions there are, according to a very high
German official. greater considerations of
statemanship which prompt Germany to
withhold its sympathy from Japan, and
to hope that Russia will not be van
quished.
Asia Is AsiatIc.
Japanese victory is believed by this Of
fetal to mean that Japanese influence
would be supreme In China, and that the
cry would go up Asia for the Asiatics. !"
He believes also that territorially and
economically Great Britain, Germany and
the United States would, in the event of
Japan's winning, be expelled from the
east.
The yellow peril is a conviction in
Germany and Germans readily accept the
view Of Russia that to give Japan equal
rights to enter and settle Manchuria, and
to cross the 1900 miles of frontier sepa-
rating China from Russia, might turn
western civilization back upon the Ural
mountains.
'~'sv-rs~-svants Chinese Exclusion.
The Russian peasant cannot compete
with the Chinese or the Japanese, and IL
the United States with 5000 miles of ocean
between it and China, had adopted a
Chinese exclusion law 1t would be un-
wise for the Chinese n pct in
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More Reductions in Grain Rates.

Chicago, February 13.-Notice was
given today by the Burlington and
Alton roads that, effective next Tues
day, they will reduce the grain rates
from 22h cents to Is cents from all
south Missouri river points to the
south Atlantic ports through st. Louis.
This reduction of 7A cents will estab-
lish a differential Of cents in favor of
the gulf ports over the south Atlantic
norris
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Favorable to Russia.

Paris, February 14.-One of the features
of the first week of the war has been
the steady increase of sentiment here
favorable to Russia, and giving Russia
every possible moral and sympathetic
support.
At the outset the French officers and
public generally maintained that the in
terests of France demanded that she
keep clear of the possibility of any war
entanglements growing out of the Franco
Russian alliance. This led some newspa-
pers to assert that France was placing
self-nterest before duty, and deserving
her best friend In the hour of greatest
need.
A gradual reaction has occurred until
today official and public feeling runs
strongly in favor of strengthening Rus
sia in every way short of actual partici-
patton n the war
Jews Are With Gar.
It was thought that the large Dreyfus
element would antagonize Russia owing
to Russia attitude toward the Jews, but
on the contrary Joseph Reinach, friend
and biographer of Dreyfus. has published
a letter declaring the honor and interests
of France command her to affirm her
sympathy for Russia, and loyalty TO hold
up the alliance.
However French feeling which is usu-
ally demonstrative, has not shown any
wild enthusiasm In behalf of Russia. This
is in contrast with the uproarous mani
festations at the time of the czar's visit
to Paris and other recent events.
Two popular subscriptions have been
opened for the wounded, one by the Rus
sia- Chinese bank and the other by French
newspaper men. The Russian ambassa-
dor, M. NeLidoff. heads the former with
subscription of 800. Many individuals
are showing personal sympathy and are
offering their services. The Russian en-
bassy receives a hundred offers daily.
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GERMANY ACCEDES IN
HALF HEARTED WAY

Berlin, February 13.-The position of
the German government respecting the
Russo-Japanese war is well defined in
proclamation issued today by the i'm
perial chancellor. Count Won Buelow. A.
is exactly neutral in act, but in sentiment
1t is sympathetic toward Russian predom-
nance in China. rather than Japanese
predominance there.
The common talk in ministerial quar-
ters is that this is not a simple contest
for territory in Korea or Manchuria, but
rather a combat of civilizations and
race ideals. and If one must choose be-
tween the white and the yellow. Germany
stands by the whites.
Reasons for Making War.
The government is conscious that Rus
sia has not acted wisely, and that Japan
has sufficient reasons for making war,
and especially that after the Chino-Jap-
anese war In 1894. Japan was advised to-
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defendant Commits suicide.

Butte, Mont. February 1s.-As the judge
was delivering his instructions to jury
today In the case of Alfred Brockman.
accused Of murder, Brockman drew a
razor. cut his throat and fell to the floor
fatally wounded.
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Personnel Is the Thing.

there had been no change in the far east
ern situation in the last few days
The Russo, which today published a
story of the destruction of four Japanese
cruisers and six transports by the Russian
Vlaidvostock squadron, will be penalized
by the authorities for the publication Of
false news.
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voronej Is at Singapore.

London, February 14.--A dispatch to the
Centrl News from ST. Petersburg says the
steamer voroneja, belonging to the Rus
sian volunteer fleet. which sailed from
vladivostock and which was believed to
have been captured by the Japanese. has
arrived safely at Singapore.
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Report Is Completed.

Paris, February I'm Boyer, coun-
sellor Of the court Of cessation, has
completed his report Of the Dreyfus
case, and the court will meet In few
days to consider the report.
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VICTORIES DUE TO
MEN BEHIND GUNS
London is Amazed at Japan's
Work
INTEREST Is VERY KEEN
Port Arthur Engagement Compared to
Uncle Sans Accomplishments
In Spanlsh-American
Naval Battles.

London, February 13.-The end or the
first calendar week of the Russo-Japanese
war brings intense satisfaction in Great
Britain and the extent of the popular
jubilation found no adequate explanation
in the London press which is careful not
to offend Russia.
From the point of view of the man
In the street" Great Britain's far east
ern ally--Japan--has exceeded all expec-
tations, and even the national and mill
tery officers who prophesied initial sue
cess for Japan, are surprised.
Gives Japan Control.
The destruction or disablement of nine
Russian warships at the opening of the
struggle is regarded by experts as CIV
ing Japan control of the far eastern
seas. Lord Salisbury's much-condemned
treaty with Japan now stands among the
most popular steps taken by any British
statesman.
Countless deductions, both military and
naval are drawn publicly and privately
from the dramatic events which have oc-
CURED since Monday, and all the inherent
naval interest peryading the United King
dom has been stirred to its depth by the
duel between yiceroy Alexieff and Vice
Admiral Togo.
Interest Is Keen.
If the British themselves had been In
volved in the movements of the opposing
fleets, they could scarcely have followed
them with keener zest.
What strikes those responsible for the
naval policy of Great Britain as most
remarkable, Is the extraordinary dispro-
portion between the damage inflicted and
the loss suffered by Japan. The immu-
nifty of the fleets of the United States at
Manila and Santiago astounded the naval
authorities here, and now, when Japan
to all intents gains control of the sea
without the loss of single war vessel,
and with only four men killed and five
wounded, high naval and military Off
GERS in London openly confess that they
are amazed.
Personnel Is the Thing.
Putting Japan's experience during the
past week side by side with the results of
the American engagements against the
Spanish navy the authorities have come
to the important conclusion that the eff
cheney of the navy personnel possesses an
infinitely greater value over the guns and
ships than has ever before been attributed
to It,
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No New Developments.

st. Petersburg February 13.-It was Of
ficially announced tonight that viceroy
Alexiff today telegraphed the czar that
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Bell Pleads Not Guilty.

Huntsville, February 13. = Especially
Bud Bell. q former operative In the
Huntsville cotton mill. charged with MUIR
der In the first degree. was arraigned in
the circuit court yesterday afternoon and
pleaded not guilty His trial was set for
February II and a special jury was or
dered. 1t Is claimed that Bell, while in
sanely drunk. stepped into the Papworth
saloon in the West End on the night OF
November % and proceeded to shoot In
every direction. Frank Stewart. a strang-
er to Bell. OF Yorkyllle. S. c.. was shot
through the heart while in the act Of
taking a dring.
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DEPARTMENT HAS
ISSUED A STATEMENT.

Washington. February 13.-The state de-
partment today issued this statement:
after some preliminary exchange of
views between this government and the
government of other powers interested
in the Chinese matters the department on
the 10th of February sent the following
instructions to the American representa-
tives In st. Petersburg, Toxic and Pekin.
You will express to the minister of
foreign affairs the earnest desire of the
government of the United States that in
the course Of the military operations
which have begun between Russia and
Japan the neutrality of China and in all
practicable ways her administrative enti-
ty shall be respected by both parties,
and that the area of hostilities shall be To-
Called and limited as much as possible
so that undue excitement and disturbance
of the Chinese people may be prevented
and the least possible loss to the COM
merce and intercourse of the world Will
be ocacsoned.
John HAY"
Informs All Powers.
At the same time this government in
formed all the powers signatories of the
protocol at Pekin of it's action and re-
quested similar action on their part.
There is hint that Austria will seek to
avoid any participation in the proposed
representation to the beligerents on the
ground that she has small concern in the
matter but no formal answer has been
had from her.
England wants a more definite state
ment of the purpose and scope of the
note. Secretary Hay Is disinclined to
yield to this wish. He thinks that 1t
would be impossible to get the powers
together If an attempt is made to very
exactly define the purpose of the current
action SO as to Manchuria the question
is left open purposely as to whether Chi
nese administrator is or is not In force
in the war swept territory.
While the term administrative entity"
was used in Secretary Hays note. 1T Is
a question of fact to be determined later
on whether or not China does possess
administrative entity in Manchuria
Not Fully Understood.
This suspicion engendered by the issu-
ance of the note is inexplicable to the
authorities here. 1t is declared the gov
ernment has been animated by the most
simple and direct purposes and tried
to explain that fact in its note There
is grave danger of the flight from Pekin
Of the Chinese court IL 1t Is not speedily
convinced that there is no danger of an
invasion of China by one or the other
DCiii6Ci CbtS.
The state department has been warned
by China itself that the result of this
flight would certainly be a general up
rising against foreigners that might re-
suit in massacres. And the end would
be perhaps the disruption of China.
In this event 1t is believed here that
the neutral powers would make of with
the lions share, the belligerents being too
much occupied to prevent them. This
the part of officials here
freely express the opin-
will be guilty of grave
rejects Secretary Hays
s do SO, 1t is said that
> attempt made on our
trough force OF arms the
the note. in other words
rs is not to be dragged
es in the east.
lres Her Neutrality.
February 13.-Sir Chen
ing. the Chinese minister
on Second Paae)
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Senator Hanna at o'clock this morning
was given a sponge bath Subsequently
his temperature dropped to 1882.
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eELDERs selves Breakfast. Dinner
and Supper.
Evening journal., 1904-02-23
Jardinieres, Pedestals
and Umbrella lars

Jardlnicres IN floral decorations at half
price: 81 jars worth s. and up to "a worth
Jardinieres with handles, handsomely
decorated. sl50, s2. $3.50 and s3.75. worth
SO, 81. IS and $3.50.
Sample jardinieres, only one OF a kin0.
included IN fhe assortment are some fine
Jars OF Mintons, Doultone. Royal Bonn
and Austrian, all at half prioe--S1.50. S.
-, S6.75, $3.50. s. and SO. worth s. to $40.
Austrian jardnieres an iridescent deco
ration, 81 S2.65. SaS5 and s.. worth s.. 81,
IS and $3.50.
Jardinieres inl underglazei decoration,
gold stippled edges, S5c and Sl15. worth
Si.25 and Sl.75.
Jardinieres and pedestals IN blended
glazed colors. IS, Sc and $3.50, worth $50,
80 and $40.
Jardinieres and pedestals. an assortment
OF samples, only one OF a kind all to be
sold at half price. various styles OF deco
rauons. S. 1915. So $3.50 and SIS, worth
$40, $3.50. $40. S25 and $50.
Umbrella jars in blended glazed colors,
a splendid variety of styles. $3.50. H.75.
$3.50, S S6 and $3.50. worth $780, 50. $3.50.
Sc, 50 and $40.
Umbrella jars. including Royal Bonn.
Dcuiton, Louwelsa and Flemish stone
ware. $3.50, s., $3.50. 50. SO. SIS and $40.
worth IS, S. Slo SiS-5o, SO, $3.50 and $50.
MAIN Aisle, Market street,
Evening journal., 1904-02-23
Ram and Storm Could Nor Dull the
Interest IN Our Semi AnnuaI Sale Of
China. Objects Of A'1, Cut Glass and
Lamps
Main and Cross Aisles. and second aoOr, CENTER

What do you say to getting a Limoges china
dinner set delivered to your home here in Philadel-
phia and paying more than you would in the
home market at Limoges, France?
Yes it can be had-high as the duty is china
we are actually selling these in this sale at about
what they cost abroad Not few sets either, but a
great many and at all sorts of prices up to SOO and
more
, Limoges china may also be had in separate pieces
at remarkably low prices
It yen are after cut glass; drop into some other
store on your way here, go up into our regular
cut glass ROOM second oorthen look at the special
lots on the Main Aisle and you will quickly how
cheap they are.
Ind the lamps l-those beautiful portable gas
lamps on the Cross Asle-wonderfuy rich spec-
mems at S. 81, $S So and $40 others still cheaper),
in old brass, Japanese, copper PomPciian and
Olympian styles
Months Of preparation two special trips to
Europe the skill and brains Of the best art workers
in the world coupled with the extraordinary buying
power that comes only to the largest importer Of
Limoges china in America--all these combine to
make this an occasion not equaed in any other
American city
Evening journal., 1904-02-23
Opportunities
in COttOnS
N0zU on Exhl65tl0N
Dress Goods Salon

Sometimes fifty pieces of
goods are left over from a
big lot-and when we want
the shelf-room they are
taking up, fifty doesn't seem
any number at all.
The prices go down and
the stuff goes out-you get a
bargain, and we get the
space we want.
That's what's happening
today.
Csc to 45c Scotch ging-
hams. I21zc
Striped, in good coiors,
CSC woven swiss, 12Hc
White grounds with stripes in
color.
CSC vestings, l2Hc
Tinted grounds with fancy stripes.
SOC madras, l5c
35c madras. l8c
Exactly like stuffs that are selling
elsewhere at full price.
CSC wash hannels. I2Ac
Nothing left but pink effects
pink with white stripes and
white with pink.
Northwest and northeast Of centerI
Evening journal., 1904-02-23
Opportunity in Girls
Regulation Dresses, SIS

The skirts are box -pieated-a
new feature; gives lots more
grace and fulness.
The chevron, little embroidered
stars on the collar, rows of braid
and pretty silk tie give the jaunty,
girlish style for which these
dresses are famous.
IN red, brown and blue cheviot
serge, 4 to 14-year sizes.
Scores and scores of neSO
sbr1ng suits for girls are here
from the pretty little Sic
Eton models to the handsome
affairs at $50, $35, $47. so
and so on, copied after inn
ported suits, IA, 10, 1S-year
sizes.
Second floor. Chestnut street,
Evening journal., 1904-02-23
Lamps. Electroliers and
Globes

Rscebt1on lamps that usu-
ally cost 81 to SO may be
had for s. to $6-metalIic
lamps, low and medium high,
finished in various styles.
Decorated reception lamps
for SIS that usually cost $50
decorated with roses, lilies
and daffodils, complete with
12-inch globes to match.
Lamp gfo5es ter 81 TO IS,
that commonly cost 81 to SO.
Bronze eiectr0iserS that
sell regularly for $40 to $17S
are now marked So to 500.
Portable gas lamps, fitted
with best Welsbach burner
and mantle:
81, S.. 50 and $40 usually Sl4 to 500
fine portable lamps finished with gold,
copper, pompeuau, antique copper,
Olympian, Assyrisn, all complete with
Etruscan domes.
SIS usually $3.50 portable gas
lamps. finished in old brass and black,
old Japanese bronze aud Pompeiian
style, complete with decorated or green
domes.
/ $3.50 commonly IS. sol portable gas
/ lamps, finished in green and black, old
bsass and old japanese, complete with
decorated or green domes.
50. 50 and SO commonly S5.1o to Isl
common sense. attractive portable
lamps, complete with green OF deco
rated domes.
Candle shades, ETC.. g;
Candle shades. 7c to 81. worth loe,
to IS.
Old brass eandlestieks. 81 TO 81
worth S. to so.
Old brass candelabra, SIS to S.
worth 81 to SIC.
Black iron candlesticks, l0c TO 90c
worth l5c 10 $l25.
Black iron candelabra, CSC to Sl.25
worth 81 to s..
Gas globes;
Pressed glass, loc usually lse.
Light etched. lSc usually 2Sc.
Full etched, 2Sc usually 55c to 75c.
] Gross Aisle
Evening journal., 1904-02-23
Opportunities
in the Basement Today

Black Dress Goods Remnants.
Double told GinghaDss. Sc.
Remnants of Flannels.
.S0iled Lengths of Msrrevfse9
Hestings.
Women's stockings. loo a pair. )
for 25c. Fast black, plain and ribbed
cotton. Sizes 9 and ga only. Worth
u Hc a pair.
lsc a pair. 3 for soc. Imported fast
black cotton, unbleached feet. Worth
25c pair.
lsc a pair. Ribbed black cotton i'm
ported stockings worth zoe a pair.
Odds and ends of women's shirt
waists aud underwear at reduced prices.
Boys serge sailor suits, So and S.. So
Mems fancy striped worsted trousers
So. so, wo.th SIS.
Mems coats sr3 vests. S..
Remnants of silk, linen. white good
and embroideries.
Evening journal., 1904-02-23

Cushman, Holcomb and Curtis i'm a
new sketch entitled "A Winter Ses-
sion." are the features of the program.
Ruth Nena, Southern girl, sings a
number Of coon songs. She has a pleas
ing presence and one cannot but wish
that she would offer something better
than the overdone coon songs OF the
present day. Nine. Doherty and fif-
teen snow white poodles contribute an
act that cannot fail TO interest every
one. and more especially the young
folks. Martin and QuiEg Go a comedy
Evening journal., 1904-02-23

II golden oak leather seat arm
chairs. $3.50 usually sll.
S golden oak leather scat arm chairs,
$7.75 usually Sll.5o
II golden oak cane seat arm chairs,
S. usually $3.50.
49 golden oak leather seat arm chairs,
IS usually Sl2.
IS golden oak cane seat arm chairs,
So IS usually $3.50.
7 golden oak cane ssat rockers, IS
usually $3.50.
golden oak cane seat rockers. S4
usually SO.
usually S..
u golden oak cane seat rockers, S.
usually $50.
golden oak cane seat rockers, $3.50
usually S.. IS.
l9 mahogany leather seat arm chairs,
So usually SIS. so.
S mahogany leather seat arm chairs.
$40 usually SIS.
fTh;r,
Evening journal., 1904-02-23

Miss Alice de Winton. leading lady of
Charles Hawtry's English theatrical
company, painted specially for this
purpose. The authors who contribute
10 the number are Rex L. Beach, Ethel
Shackelford. Julie NJ. Lippman. Rem.
a. Johnston, Emily. T. Wheeler. w.
Bert Foster, Blanche Catherine Carr,
Norman II. Croweli, Margaret Busbee
Shipp. Keith Gordon. Byron +. Cooney.
and Emmett Campbell Hall. The pub
fishers announce that beginning with
the Aprl nnvshar. h2Jf-toue WuSta-
Evening journal., 1904-02-23
Opportunity
in Grenadines

Fresh, beautiful, wonder
fully fine in quality-but a
third less than the regular
prices.
From Lyons and Paris.
81 worth 81. so and S1.75.
SIPS worth 81 and 81. so.
Sl.5O worth $2.25, $3.50 and
S2.75.
S1.75 worth ST. IS aud So.
81 worth So and $3.50.
$3.50 worth S4.
Northwest Of centerl
Evening journal., 1904-02-23

Theo. Haviland china. n2-piece sets.
various foral decorations, with tull gold
edges. gold knobs and handles, N'o0
Theo. Haviland china sets li2 pieces
nine different styles OF noral decorations,
sold edges, gold knobs ana handles ~
worth so.
rheo. Haviland china sets IL pieces,
seven different STYLES OF floral decorations,
pinks. lavender and blues. all pieces nave
GOLD stippied edges, gold knobs ana nam
dies. So worth $50
Thso IIaviland china sets, Tor instance
100 niece with a small pink rose decora-
tion nold knobs and handles, $3.50 worth
$50. ana i1s-picce sets, $3.50 worth $3.50
Theo Havilanc china sets, ll3 pieces, a
scattered pink rose decoration, green
paneis and gold over color, gold edges
and handles, SO worth SIS
rheo. Haviland china sets, ia pieces.
the decoration on this set is double bor-
6er os encrested gold. soid knobs and
handles. $50 worth SEQ,
! Eonfaf L zm0Qcs---
l,5-slecs sets, the decoration is pini.
ro.s and spray. with double lines OF gold
around ,as edges, si5 worth SO.
j. Po1yas Limoges
1t7-pieco sets, a green and gold border
decoration. gold knobs and handles. so
worth si2.
Caulaon eksRd-
i2l-piece set: this set has a large bright
pink noral decoration and a handsoms
gold decoration, $3.50 worth S26o.
!. Pcuyaf LtmoQCs-
ll8-piece sets; this is gold-and-white, :
most popular style just now, $50 worth $40
j. Pony0f LiMoges--
ls6-niece sets. a pink rose decoration
sncircled by double bands OF gold aroun'
edge, s65 worth 500.
Tumblers
Cut glass. 2oe-usually $3.50 dozen
four sizes.
Thin -biewr-three etched patterns
SC each.
Main Aislel