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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
HEAD SOLID SORE Awful Suffering of Baby and SleepIess Nights of
 Mother. CURED BY cUTIcURA Skin Fair as a Lily with no ScaI to Recall Awful Sore
 Writes Mother.

"I herewith write out in full the be- ginning and end of that terrible disease, eczema, which caused my babe untold suffering and myself many sleepless nights.
 My babe was born seemingly fair, healthy child, but when she was three weeks old swelling appeared on tho back of her head, and in course of time broke. It did not heal but grew worse. Rnd the sore spread from the size of dime to that of e dollar. I used all kinds of remedies that could think of, but nothing seemed to help; in fact, 1t grew worse. Her hair fell out where the sore was, and feared 1t would never grow again. It continued until my aged father came on visit, and when he saw the baby he told me to get Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment right away.
 "To please him did so, and to my surprise by their use the sore began to heal over, the hair grew over 1t, an to-day she has nice head of hair, l,' skin is as fair as a lily, and she has no scar left to recall that awful sore, and it is over eight months and no sign of It's returning"
 Mrs. WM. RYER, Elk River, Minn.
 "Cure permanent" So writes Mrs. Ryer, Feb. 20, 1908, six years later;
 "Your letter ofthe 18th inst. received, asking in regard to the cure of my baby some six years ago. Well, the disease has never returned to her head which at that time was a solid sore on top and down the back. Once or twice since then patch has come on her hand near the wrist, but 1t finally disappeared after proper treatment with Cuticnra."
 soiA throughout the world. Cutcsrs ResoiYsnt. 50e- in form of Chocolate Coated Puis 2c per vial of oh Ointment 5c., Soap, f5c. Dspots London; chsrtss- houss sq Paris. hus de Ia Psi1 Boston. lG ColuDsxs Avs. Potter DruS Chem co1p: Sole PIoprssssl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
ANNUAL FLAG DAY.
1t Will Be Observed By Display of Ma
 tonal Colors.

This is Flag Day and it will be observ- ed by some of the business men and citi- gems of Birmingham. Mayor Drennen was called upon by the local chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution to request all of the business men to cele- brate the day by displaying the national colors similar request was also re- ceved by the mayor from the local order of the Junior Order of American Me- chanics.
 Flag Day was originated several years ago by the American Flag society which organization has its headquarters in New York city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
SEWERS.

Sealed proposals will be received until 12 o'clock noon. June 30, 1904, for construc- ting about 60,O00 feet of sewer from IS to 96 inches in diamter.
 Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at the office of the undersigned. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. JULIAN KENDRICK, Chief Engineer Jefferson County Sanitary
 Commission.
 Birmingham, Ala. e-14-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
CANDIDATES NUMEROUS.
Aspiring for Seats on the Boarf of
 Aldermen.

Announcements for candidates for the board of aldermen at the next municipal primary election are coming thick and fast. In almost every one of the nine wards of Birmingham there are two or three or more candidates for aldermen At the primary each ward is to elect a representative on the board. The elec- ton takes place next spring.
 J. F. Graham has announced as can didate for aldermen from the seventh ward. MT. Graham served for six years in this capacity but resigned on account of his removal from the ward that he represented whtgh was the sixth. Mr. Graham will bel opposed by Robert H. Thach, the incumbent, and John L. Par ker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Must Serve His Sentence.

Gadsden, June 13.-(Speclal )-Wright Harbour. a well-to-do farmer of DeKalh county, who was convicted last year on the charge of killing a man named Perry and sentenced to term of six years in the pentitentiary and who appealed his case to the state supreme court, will have to serve out his sentence as the supreme court has sustained the decision of the lower court. Mir Harbour is one of the best known men in DeKalb county and he has spent considerable money fin fighting this case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Number of Mines.

Number of Mines. l Secretary Treasurer Clemc then pre- sented his report which showed that the sum of SIS 17490 belonging to the organ ization is on deposit The report of MT. Clemo, which covered a period of five months ending April 90, showed an in crease in the amount of deposits amount ling to $S, 39452 in five months. He reeom-
 mended that steps be taken to enforce all locals to pay dues on their full mem- bership. He recommended that the 30 cents per month assessment on all mem bers up to June 1, made at the last con- vention, be continued or increased as the convention sees fit. Six locals were or ganized in the last five months. The re- ceipts and disbursements of the district organization were reported on. The total
 collection for dues, s4,594S5; district as sessments, $1770745; national assessments
 $7. 36S. 60; membership, 950l disbursements for officers salaries and expenses, and miscellaneous expenses in- eluding the national assessments Of sS0I4- s5. donations including Vulcan fund gift
 $500; total, s11,55s.94
 Relief was distributed to the amount Of
 $6957 47.
 The total receipts amounted to $29,S1015, and disbursements, $21, 4l563 The total amount with balance on hand December | ZfefelNRu leaving a balance on hand of s1S,174.90, of which sS50 is up for appeal bonds in cases appealed.
 The fund taken up to erect a monument
 to the memory of John Lamont amounts to s61 Only one-fourth of the locals have contributed so far. The secretary-treasurer report was re- ferred to the proper committee. Vice President B. l.. Greer reported briefly to the convention He told the
 delegates that he worked at all times un-
 der the direction of the president and told of trips made by him in the interest of the organization to Aldrich, Har-
 grove, Gransey. Mineral Springs, Searles,
 Davis Creek. Littleton and other places
 He urged strongly upon the delegates to
 see that competent men are elected as the officers of the locals. The vice presi- dent said that the relations between the officers and members of District No. 20
 were pleasant, and thanked the other of- ficers and others for courtesies extended him.
 The convention then adjourned for din- ner.
 MT. FarIey's Report.
 When the afternoon session was called to order at 1:30 D. m. President Flynn called upon National Committeeman Fair ley 10 make ms report 10 the conven- tion
 MT. Fairley opened his address to the mine workers by saying that he was very glad to have the opportunity of meeting with the Alabama miners one again He stated that his intention was, like that of the other officers of the district who pro- ceeded to be brief. MT. Fairley told the delegates and officers of the convention that since the last meeting which was held in December, his duties had been confined to the state of Colorado. q have spent four months among the apos- ties of law and order" declared MT. Fair ley. 'I hope, MT. Chairman and fellow delegates, that the time will never come when so serious situation is set up in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Circuit Court JurIea.

Juries were organized for the week in the circuit court yesterday as follows:
 Jury No. 1-J. l.. Campbell, Timothy NJ, Hennessey, W. T. Crawford, s. R. Hales, Jabez Page, A. M. Taylor T. A. Amoni w A. Chappell. John McPoland. John D. Goode Sand Wilson, J. NJ Bailey
 Jury No. 2-T. E. Stubbs. Charles Massey, A. W. Walker, II. O. Adams. R. F. Baird, S. A. Jones, Mike King. H. O George, R. w Owen, J. K. Smith, l.. B Bruce, r. J. Sheppard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14

SAVE MlSFORTUNES and help you meet them. Nothing establishes more confidence than the reputation for having a big Bank Ac- count.
 BEGIN NOW. 1T you have no account to your credit anywhere. Our Banking Business is conducted on principles of absolute trustworthiness and reliability. interest paid at the rate of 4 per cent per annum, compounded semi annually.
 AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS
 BANK,
 1923 First Avenue.
 c. B. MCCORMACK. President
 IT, l.. BADHAM. Vice President
 A B. uRoUHART. Cashiar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14

Call for the celebrated Wuerzburger Beer-15c per bottle, two for 25c. On sale at Snow & RamboW's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
NOTICE.

Commencing June 18th. cars will stop only on the near side of cross streets for passengers to board and alight. B. R. l.. & F. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Suit on Trial.

The assumpsit suit of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company against A. J.. Terrell is on trial in the circuit court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14

Call for the celebrated Wuerzburger Beer-l5c per bottle, two for 25c. On sale at Snow & Rambow's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
CITY ITEMS.

Closing ExercIses.-The closing ex- ercises of the school of Our Lady of Sorrows, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, will take place tonight at 8 o'clock at lle Jefferson theatre
 Won MedaI.--Corporal R. M. Stone wall won the individual medal of the Jefferson Volunteers last night, after an exciting competitive drill. The medal was presented to Corporal Stonewall by First Lieut. Robert l.. Gregory. The prize drill took place in the national guard armory at the city hall, and about fifty members of the company were in line. Second Lieut.. J. Hugh Miller conducted the drill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14

The Age-Herald Engraving Depart ment makes -ood cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14

cation, and that permits nave to be se- cured to even preach at the place. He said that it was not a pleasant thing to go to the place and have seventy-five men with shot guns follow behind you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 13-Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; light to fresh north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Weather Report.

Birmingham Monday, June 13, 1904.
 No rain has fallen in Alabama during the past twenty-four hours, nor in Miss issippi and Tennessee. In other southern states there were scattered showers but no heavy amounts. Beyond the limits of the cotton belt there has been rain in the states of the plains from north Texas to South Dakota, also in Michigan and New York
 As regards the temperature the average maximum in the south yesterday was s3 degrees which is comparatively cool for the season. In North Carolina the aver age minimum was as low as 54 degrees. The maximum at Birmingham was S2 de- grees, and the minimum 66 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14

The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart rent makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Mineral Springs Situation.

tcontinued on Eighth Pase)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
Convention Committees.

Committees for the convention were an- nounced by President Flynn as follows
 Scale-T. H. Tinney of Pratt City, chair man; s. H. Thompson, Blocton w. D. Gates. Klondyke: c. H. Lonnegan, Coal City; Andrew Reid, Cardiff; w. Russell, Kimberley; R. l.. Golson, Searles; W. A.. Davis. Brookwood; J. L. Mason, Adger; Sam Hartley, Virginia; William Nelson. Blossburg: l.. B. Evans, Graves; J. T. Bynum, Altoona: Tim Clancy Warner: Walter Jones Maylene; Wes Allen, Piper; John Crimes Cane Creek; Frank Scruggs, Belle Ellen; Dan Wilson, Lewisburg; George Smitherman (col) Wylam P. R. Murray (col), Stouts Mountain; R. P, Rouberter (col), Abernant; J. W. Lacey (col), Dolomite; R. P. Chandler, Gamble.
 Constitutional. H. Orange, Sayreton Chairman: W. M. Mulkins, Nebo; ". w. Wilson. Coal City, Ed Alexander (col), Pratt City; George Jones (col), Aldrich.
 Officers Report-Adam Pow, Vivian, chairman W. A. Wikey. Stout's Noun tain; T. W. Bowers. Coleanor: N. S. Prin- gle (col), Johns; William Foster (col.), West Pratt
 Resolutions-Fred Lennon, Belle Stump ter; J. M. Kemp. West Pratt; William Kirkpatrick, Wylam D. w. Daniel (col.), Dolomite; William Galloway (col) Bloc ton.
 Appeals and Grievances-James O'Hair, Pratt City; J. G. Fowler, Belle Ellen; J. l.. Diekerson, Ragland Joe Sorsby (coD, Adger; J. R. Richardson (col), Palos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-14
President FIynn's Report.

President Flynn made a report to the convention. It was verbal. In the begin hing Mir. Flynn told of the settlement of strike of long standing at Virginia mines, saying that members of District No 20, United Mine Workers, were now employed at that camp. The president referred to the strike at Aldrich which has been on for nearly two years. MT. Flynn stated that the output of coal at that point is about the average, between three and six car loads each day.
 He expressed the firm belief that the United Mine Workers would win out in the strike at Aldrich finally. saying that in his opinion 1t was just a matter of how much Mir. Aldrich intended to spend
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
LOSSES AGGREGATE
EIGHTY THOUSAND
UNOFFICIAL ESTIMATE or GAS.
uALTIEs ON BOTH SIDES IN
RECENT BATTLE.
JAPANESE BURY OVER TEN THOU
SAND RUSSIAN DEAD AFTER
ENGAGEMENT.
WEATHER CONDITIONS NOW FA-
WORKABLE AND MORE FIGHT.
ING IS LIKELY.

Another day has passed without de-
velopment OF importance i'm me Man
churian war zone eXceut an Official
Russian report that the japanese on
Oct. 20 evacuated the village of
Shake. A dispatch from Mukdeu,
however, says that there is every in.
dication that the battle viii be re-
sumed soon.
Beyond the general statement that
kuropatlin's front extends over a line
about twelve and hall miles Ia
Iens th south oil MCiden, supported BY
strong f-ortihcations on the Hun river,
little or no light IS thrown by the day S
aGyices on the general position OF the
opposing armies.
Ohcial figures ON the casualties OF
the ten days battle Of Shakhe river
are still lacking, but a Mukden CORE.
spondent estimated the total losses Oh
both sides at $4,000.
Russian adyices say that the i'm.
pending battle viii be decisive.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03

st. Petersburg At the for.
eignkoliee the sinking Of che British
fishing vessels was deplored. The au-
.thoritios manifested the greatest anx-
siety and expressed the hope that the
unfortunate AFFAIR will be aad3ustesi
speedily and amicably, while they be-
licyo that some explanation which will
throw q new light d the affair will
be forthcoming as d O as Admiral
RojestyenSky can communicate with.
St. Petersburg, the authorities here
being unable tc believe that his ships
iired upon the fishing heats without
warning.
Count Lamsdortf will see the en-
peror ~ once and there Is good reason
to believe that the emperor may per-
Donally convey 70 King Edward not
only his regret. n the report should.
prove true. but his determination to
institute = searching inquiry ana Ak
TIE responsibility.
The authorities are d~umbfounded "
The press reporta o. the afair and
cannot credit tire accounts 49, present.
~. For Cd reoGoo tho cGnoor d.
Qljn&o q olloW TIC publication - ~
eeg~ln occonn<o a. a. afInir.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
NOTICE.

County of Day.
Notice Is hereby given that a general
election viii be held at the usual polling
places ia the several voting precincts in
said county Of Day state of south Dakota
ON Tuesday, the sta day of November, a.
ID. 1904, for the election of the following
officers aud TO vote upon the following
proposed amendments 70 the Constitution
OF the State Of South Dakota
-Four Presidential Electors.
Two Congressmen.
One Governor.
one Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary Of State.
One State Treasurer.
One state Auditor.
one State commissioner Of School and
Public Lands.
One State Superintendent OF Schools.
One state Attorney General.
One Railroad Commissioner
Two State Senators for the sd Senatorial
District, consisting of Day aud Marshall
counties.
Three Members Of the Legislature.
One Judge circuit court, nth judicial
circuit
One county Treasurer.
one County AudioT.
one Register OF Deeds.
one sheriff,
One states Attorney.
one County Superintendent Of schools
One Clerk OF Courts.
one Judge OF County Court,
One County Coroner.
One County Surveyor.
One County commissioners District
M. 3.
Four County Justices OF the Peace.
Our County ~COnstables.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
Mortgage Sale.

Whereas default has been made in the
ma vrtent of the n-rincinai and interest on
he deht sec,1red Nv mortgage. dared the
5th day of Iuue. AID. 1901, betweet Kon.
,ad ESpicEf ana NiCtora Eoptcki Ms uifp
~ ,he Comfy ~ nav state Of South
Itaknta ,norteaoors ana lease rbresh-
mo Machine co1npanv. ~ Racine. In tie
St9te ~ NIfsconsi, u4-ortoaUces. yyhiCtt
said ,,art ga ~ was duIv resordnd in ne
.o1tice ~ tte repister ~ deeds inand far the
Comfy of paw state Of Dakota. ia Book
~ ~ t1,rt o-,o,. oo paga gq on the lStb
daV o Z Iune. 4. ID. isi, at three ocinck
- q,
~ Ard yrher.as said uortoape WAS an the
18Th dav 81 August. 1904 d1IIT assigned bv
~, inatT1ttuet,t In y]yritiup to GiTbert D.
Peters1n ~ Webster. So,ifh Dakota. and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
Notice OF ALortsage sale.

toct. EI-tVi
M~ortgagors, l.. r. Wynegar and stella
W yheGar, his wife.
NortgaQee, ID. Maurice Hattsouth.
Mortgage dated July -, 1902, recorded in
tle office of tlie register OF deeds OF Day
county, South Dakota, on the 5th day Of
August, 1902, at $3.50 O'Clock a. M, in book
- ut mortgages Ou PAGE PSI. Which mort
gage wac assigned 10y an instrument in
writing dated on the 18th day OF Juiy, 1904,
by said -. Maurice Hartsough aud Lucie
+ b. Hartsotth, his wife, 70 J. y, piartini
which assignment Was recorded in thr
office of the register of deeds III and tor
Day county, South Dakota, on the LIST day
Ot august, 1904, at o'clock a. M, in book
~ of mortgages, on page 80; which SAID
mortgage Was thereafter again assigned
by an instrument IN writing dated on the
18th day of August, iVit. 10y J. T.. Martin 10
l.. Mcdonald; which assignment was
recorded in the Office of the register Of
deeds in aud for Day county, South
Dakota, on theI5th dH of Au gust, 1901,
at 8 O'Clock a. nj in book 81 of mortgages,
on page SO, and which mortgage - now
owned by the said j. l.. Mcdonald.
Mortga@ed premises, Lot number one
-, and the northwest quarter Of the
northeast quarter, and the north half OF
the northwest quarter OF section thirteen
tBh township number one hundred
twef1ty-oue d2Il, range number tttty-siN
90. DAY county. a Dakota. Ihat no
proceedings have been had at Law or
otherwise to collect said debt. Amount
claimed 70 be due on said mortgage at the
date OF this notice, $liBb25 Notice is
hereby given, that default having been
made IN the payment Of the interest aud
the sum secured by said mortgage, the
owner % said mortgage has and does
declare the PRINCIPAL sum and interest
thereon due as provided by said mortgage
and rtatice Is further given that sad
mortgage VIII be tOreclosed by the sale OF
said premises AZ public auction at the
front donr Of the court house in the City
of Webster, Day county, South Dakota,
on the 10Th day of December, 1904, at the
hour ot one O'Clock y. ~. ot said day, 70
satisfy the amount which shall then be
dine on said mortgage together with
attorncN's fees and costs ailt wed 10y law
on foreclosure.
Dated AT Aberdeen, south Dakota, this
22nd day OF October, A. d., 1904.
=. L.. Mcdonald.
Assignee Of Nortgagee.
Campbell * TAYLOR
Attorney for Mort y
gagee,t Abcrdeen.
south Dakota,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
AMENDMENT.

Proposed amendment 70 the contribution
OF the state OF South Dakota;
/. THAT at the next generalalcctton in
this state. the following proposed amend
uneut to the constitution OF the state OF
South Dakota which is hereby agreed 60,
shall be submitted TO the electors Of this
state for their approval, which amend
nient when approved and ratified shall
become a part OF the constitution as Article
Twenty-nine thereof;
Article %. The attorney general shall
receive the safue annual SALARY az is
received by the other state officers a.
Constitution.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03

StateAof south Dakota,
County 81 Day.
In county court.
In the matter 81 tile estafe of JaCOfi
Mickrc. deceased,
Notice N hereby given IN the under
n gncd exccutrix OF the estate 81 Jacob
WickYe ~ ceased 10 the creditors foEs lapd,
an persons having claims against the
SAID deceased, TO eNhifft them, With the
art~Sary NaaueiGerss witiipl sin 1situth-
the first puliirat3 "a OF tlNs notice. fo
the said c~NecutciN at her eSldence in the
City Of Webster IN tfte County ut Day
South Dakota
Dated at Webster, south nakotaseD cto-
ter Eth, 1894.
katrfne Wickfe,
ENeEctrfN of THIS estate
81 Jacob Wickre deceasa.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03

NUMBER or RUSSIAN DEAD DIS.
COVERED ON rHE FIELD
BY JAPANESE.

Toxic, The japanese fsad-
quarters here, without referring to the
general situation in the Shakhe river,
published tho following report:
Since the last telegram referring to
the enemy dead the bodies left on the
battlefield have been increased 10 the
following
Found by the right army, $500;
found BY the left army, 5,603; found
by the center army, 1850; total. lS,5aS.
The admber CT prisoners captured
totals 709.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
AMENDMENT.

Proposed amendment To the constitution
ofthe state OF south Dakota:
THAT Article Twenty OF the Constitution
he amended So as 70 read az follows:
Article Xxx. Section 1. The permanent
seat OF government of the State of south
Dakota is hereby located AT the City OF
Mitchell Iva the County Of Dawson.
2. This article shall be selfeNecuting
and in full force and effect from and after
II o'clock N. on the Fifteenth das OF
December, a. D., 1904.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
sale of Indian Lands.

w" T"NTF F-WVN II
sealed bids Tor the following. described
q inhefited Indian lands Will be
received by tile United States indian
agent al SiSseton agency, south Dakota,
10 ~ O'Clock noon af December list, f28t:
Southeast q southwest = section n
townshipl23 range IS.
e. III. jackson.
Us lndinn Agent
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03

JseVT F-IION Ut
sealed bids for the following
sdesgfibed tracts OF inherited Indian lands
viii ne received ~ the United States
hidian agent at Sis@eton Agency, ,SoEth
DaketMs up TO " o'clock noon Of NuvSnl-
her a. 1904;
East u southeast y section 2snpd south
west Nsoutfiwrst VI section n and south
Nest 3 southeast Il section y township
l2Srauge ~.
C.B. Jackson,
t.S Indian Agent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-11-03
lMAerloN ~uMExPLAINAHLE.
Japanese and russian Forces Ia Close
Touch.

Japanese n Russian Forces Ia Close
Touch
With the japanese Left Array IN the
Field. OCT. ~, VIA Fnsan, ~
The respective ARMIES retain some
what peculiar positions. Their aa-
vanced forces are lying in the trencnes
zoo yards apart and their inaction can.
not be explained.
For fye days the japanese have not
attempted TO make the advance for
which the Russians seem TO be wait.
ing.
The outposts aad patrols of both
sides are in close touch and there Is
occasional firing by the light artillery
batteries. The japanese are sending
down the guns and rifles eaptufel
from the Russians and are receiving
supplies of ammunition and reinlOlce,
ments.
A Japanese forward movement Is
daily expected and 1t is believed that
there Is heavy fighting ahead.