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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

When you need syringes, hot wat,
er bottles and other rubber goods il
pays you 10 get the all-rubber kind
that We carry, They cost no more
than the inferior grades.
Is +. j. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Best window glass and free from
wave lines, air bubbles, etc, all since
Of both single and double thick at
lowest prices at
Is RAMSEY'S Drug store
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Have you read Bivens. Corhn &
Frensley's advertisement in this pa,
per? Don't get left. l7.6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Did you know we uad one OF the
best washing machines on the mar,
ket? NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

No, we are not out of the best wag-
ons made. Come and we will show
you. Seeing is believing.
NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

DIR. Mullins of Fort Worth. special
list of disease of the eye, ear nose
and throaat will be in his Office at the
Wilmington hotel October 2l-22.
11-d&wt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

l.. r l. come TO First Presbyterian
church, Saturday at o'clock in the
afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Moon Bros. buggies-sold only at
J. C. Preddys at closing out prices.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Preddys Is the only place to buy
handmade saddles and harness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21
COTTON SEED MEAL.

Cotton seed meal and hulls for your
COWS.
lott ARDMORE OIL. MILL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Rings Dyspepsia Tablets cure In
digestion, dyspepsia and strengthens
the stomach. Sol by City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Just think Of it, a $65 top buggy for
$50 j. G. FREDDY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21
Elk

Ben stephens is here from Ardmore
in the interest OF stevens, Kennerly &
Spragns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21
Your Groceries

1t is something you are interested in
more than any other bill you make
Entrust your orders to us and there is
never a worry on your part The best
of groceries at the lowest price are de-
liyerod promptly Remember that my
bicycle. gun and machine repair shop
is located in the same building on
West Main street
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21
ThackerVille.

Mrs. Jim Rhodes died last night al
ter an illness of several weeks. Inter.
ment will take place here today.
Or Dunsworth returned yesterday
from Moreland. Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21

Lines. Lines, Lines at Kahn's 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21
FOR SALE.

DR.. Dade's Little Liver Pills cure
Liver ills. Sold by City Drug Store
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-10-21
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Marietta.

Marietta contributed coach load OF
people to the crowd at the Gainesville
street carnival yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
Born In 1906.

A visitor on the west side this
week is Dimas Chavez. who is now
n~inety-eight years old by his own
story as he was born in the year
1906. His trade is that Of cook and
he came from Mexico while this terri.
tory was yet a province Of thar coun-
try. At the time of the coming Of
the United States expedition under
General Kearney he was cook for Ar
milo, the general commanding the
Mexican force which opposed the
Americans at Apache canyon.
Senior Dimas is as active as ever
and his head shows no grey hairs al.
though his beard is whitening. He
Is q welcome guest at the home Of
Francisco Baca in whose fathers
family he was one time cook. His
memory Of events of fifty years ago
and more is yet distinct. His longev.
ity Is, OF course, a testimonial to the
healthfulness of this climate and Of
his own excellence in the culinary
art.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
D. You Want the Esrsh2

The Earth Is q new monthly illus.
,trated journal. published by the San
IA Fe. Tells the truth about the great
southwest and californsa--ths truth
Is good enough. Frequent articles
describing your part of the country.
Contains letters written by farmers,
stockmen andS fruit.rsisers; men who
haze stfccceded and who give the rea.
ons why. Strong editorials and in.
terestlng miscellany. a very par
suasive immigration helper.
Why not have 1t send to friends
back east" to do missionary work for
the southwest? Regular subscription
price Is 25 cents 4 year; worth double.
Send us so cents (coin or stamps)
with names and addresses Of five east
ern friends; we will mail The Earth
to them and to you for SIX months.
Write today for The Earth, 1l20 Rail-
way Exchange building. Chiacgo.
emo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
Two old Word Farms.

Jail and gaol are now bar abd eye
forms respectively or one andgtlip same
word. In earlier days each had its own
distinct pronunciation. Ms is attested
BY the family name Gayler. Gaol. our
oldest sound form, owes its survival to
the influence Of the French sgeole.
though the anomaly Of e" sounded soft
before j" has been vigorously protest.
ed against. So far as modern Frsncb is
concerned. tic alffercace ii soa.id be
tween English ga" AMI French sge' II
a fatal objection to gaol. Instead Of fol
lowing the French III regard to prt,oe-
ny orr ancestors ought to have reject.
ed the Jail aaa kept the venerable gaol
sound form The struggle fol existence
between the two word shapes Is Of OLD
standing Notes are Queries.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
ordinance No. a67.

An ordinance amending Section No.
2 of ordinance No. 227, entitled: IAN
ordinance relating to licenses for dogs
and to dogs running at large
Be 1t ordained by the City Council
of the city Of Las Vegas:
Section i. That section 2 Of ordin.
ance No. 227, entitled: "An ordinance
relating to licenses for dogs and 70
dogs running at large" be and the
same hereby is amended so as to read
as follows:
Sec. 2. THAT the payment OF said
license fee shall be evidenced by a
metal tag bearing the number Of such
lictrse, which tag shall be attached
ID a substantial collar around the
neck OF said dog; and any dog found
running at large within the limits OF
the city Of Las Vegas, without such
tag 80 attached to It, such dog shall
be impounded by the marshal and shall
be held for redemption for forty.eight
hours, and II the owner thereof de.
sires to redeem said dog he shall pay
q license for said dog and shall pay
fifty cents for every. twenty-four hours
for keeping said-dog and the addi-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

The story of Hamlet is so well
known that it scarcely needs com.
ment, still it may not be amiss to re-
fresh the memory of those who may
have forgotten some parts of 1t for
the time being. Hamlet, a young
prince OF Denmark, is in deep GRIEF
over the death Of his father, and feels
much hurt because his mother has
married his uncle, his fathers broth
er, who is now the king. Some OF
Hamlet's friends tell him they have
seen his fathers spirit at night. Ham
let goes to the place they designate
and is met by h~isnfather's ghost, who
tells him that he was murdered by his
own brother, Hamlet's uncle. who has
since married his mother. and dead
kings wife.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
The Flr.t Coal - Essla.a.

~ .T-T --TE N@4H@4
II was to supply the wants 81 smiths
and lime burners that English coal
began TO he systematically dug about
A. ID. 1900 This mineral feel suited
the requirements Of their crafts even
better than wood. An unwonted aud
WIDESPREAD demand for fuel Tor these
purposes doubtless sprang up at this
period IN connection with the nnmer.
GUS feudaI castles and ecclesiastical
buildings which we're being erected
throughout the kingdom. Not only
were smiths and lime burners the sole
patrons Of coal ut this early stage.
but for q long time subsequently they
continued % bc Its principal consum.
ers contemporary Rcview.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
There -Mnn Hcnax

One day d fussy creatnrc met lie
famous Father Heuly of Dublin ~ the
seashore and thus accosted him "Fa.
Their HeaIy. I'm undergoing a cure. ana
! tnke Q tumhlcr ~ sea water three
times = day Now. I've had my full
allowance today, but DO you tliink {
might have ouc Just ono. tumbIer
norey' Father Iicaly put his head on
one side and looked at the ocean. lost
In thought. "Well." lie said at last.
With q grave's judicial air. II don't
think * would BE- miss@l"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
Thc -Four O'Clock.

The foir O'Clock ornamental plant, il
native Of Peru, is SO called because 1t
blooms from about 4 il. III until the
next morning. Il is regarded as n sym.
Dol of pn~nctuality. The notion WINS un-
donbteily suggested by the remarka-
ole regularity with which during sun
ny weather its daily opening occurs
When the sun i shining and the plant
IL in a favorable position 10 receive the
light the time OF opening will not vary
ten minutes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
A Hard EnnI

An Englishman was once persuaded
fo see 4 game Of baseball, and during
the play. when be happened 70 look
away for a moment. i foul tip caught
him on the ear and knocked him sense.
less. On coming 10 himself he asked
family. What was IT," "A f~oul--only
a foul" Good gracious" lie exclaim.
ed. II thought 1t was n mulew
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
For Farm Folks.

A new. attractive. interesting farm
Journal. The Earth Devoted to the
great southwest, Its industries. climate
and opportunities. Write for sample
copy. One years subscription, rs
cents. Issued monthly; p~rofusely illus.
trated. Address THE EARTH, Ills
Railway Exchange. Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
BAND or 5000 PIECES
IN MADISON SQUARE

NEW YORK, May Eff present
plans be carried out, an extraordinary
spectacle will be offered the public
in Madison Square next Monday. Lo.
cal members of the American Fedora.
ton Of Musicians, which begins its
annual convention in this city on that
day have made arrangements ID
amass the biggest band In. the world
for this occasion, It will b COM
posed OF 1000 members. apd IT. Is the
intention to march around Madison
Square, all playing at once. I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
For Stock Raisers

and farmers journal that viii
acquaint You with conditions and op
portunities in the great hustling, bust
ling southwest. THE Earth.-month
y, illustrated. s. cents per year
Sample copy mailed on request. You'll
want 1t when YOU see 1t. Address
The Earth, Ills Railway Exchange
Chicago. 30
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
Day
Program

Children in the school of practice
at the Normal are promising their
friends a good time at the May day
program, which they will give in Nor.
NAL hall at 2:l0 tomorrow. There will
De songs, re~citations and readings, all
showing how happy little people car
be in thinking about spring. They will
be out in their May day attire and
with smiling faces, and want all their
friends who can to come to hear them.
Part |.
ZAP The Rain Coach .... Elenor Smith
OBJ The Birds Nest Jessie L. Gaynor
Primary Grades.
Prelude to Vision Of Sir Launfal
........... ...... ....Lowell
Ethelyn Cramer.
The Signs Of Spring ... s.. Selected
m, -r.aKubrey Evans.
Legend of,assSleepy.Town piano
f@S@@ - - Z@&&E4M &&8ES#3 EEN&H rE#"&##&r
soloJ 1880, ...... .shrOgmann
Dora Bell.
Inc Millionaire ...... Selected
Kindergarten.
Nest Eggs s...... ....R. L. Stevenson
Elwyn Blake.
4 Boy 80. Selected
Billy Hayden.
(a) Little Boy Blue ..... u. Neyin
NJ floieUS ...,..s. So. OOQman
Miss Euro
The Homs OF, the Birds 81, Selected
First Grade.
My Kingdom $3.50. ..... Stevenson
Dorothy Money.
Robins Song (Solo) Neidlinger
Marie Mann.
The Dumb Soldier 49,. Stevenson
Pearl Corson
Where They Grow $500. Selected
Second Grade.
Hush-a.by (Piano duet) Martin
Maud and Dora Bell
Part II.
A Little Bird Tells =. Selected
Marie Mann.
An Order for a Picture Alice Cary
Margaret Roth.
(a) Little Gypsy Dandelion II. Smith
(b) The Little Elf Franz Aht
Dorothy Money.
Raggyling's First Adventure ...
...... ..... 5. .Thompson.Seton
Ernest Daily.
Molly C~ottontail's Last Adventure
...... 80. i. Thompson Seton
Ethelyn Cramer.
(a) orioles Nest Song ......E. Smith
(b) Pussy Willows Secret ..E. Smith
intermediate Grades. ".
tal Orphan Annie $50. ...... Riley
OBJ Seem Things ...... -. Field
stc) Mary's Little Lamb Selected
Miss VeVerka.. . ]. :.
When the Little Children Sleep
.... .... ... .Reineeke
Primary Grades.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
HIS wheel.

That's q pretty noisy passenger
you've got in there remarked the man
who was smoking on the front plat.
form. SIS lie crazy Or only drunk"
Neither one" said the motorman.
Ties Just got a fat wheel In his head"
Chicago Tribune.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Ring up No. 8, either phone, for
baggage, express and all kinds Of dray
work. Office No. SCI II Sixth street.
Mrs. M. j.. Woods news stand. Las
Vegas transfer, N. N. Mcschooler,
maneger. SIS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
Worid's Fair Pamphlet zee,

WorIos FAT Pamphiet Free.
Tho Wabash railroad has just issued
q handsome illustrated Worlds Fair
pamphlet containing q three-color map
Of 81. Louis and the Fair Grounds and
half.tcne views Of the principal build.
ings. A copy free upon request. r.
P. Hitchcock. @. p. A., Denver. Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

You will be at home with the Red
Men, who are noted for their hospi.
tally, BY attending the anniversary
ball Friday evening. Music will be
furnished By the symphony orchestra
and supper BY A. Duvall. SIS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
The Cutler Resort.

A delightful summer home iii lrre'y
Rociada valley. rs miles frobh the
city amid pretty scenery With good
roads for driving and riding. Excel
lent table, comfortable and clean
rooms; pupest wafer from mo rltain
springs. Address Mrs. G. r. Cutler.
Rociada, N. M. 4-l19
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
FRUIT GROWERS TO
MEET IN ROME

ROME, Ca, May 12.-The North
Georgia Fruit Growers, association
began It's annual meeting in Rome
today with a large attendance 81 rep.
r~esentative horticultnrists and others.
The program provides for papers BY
Professor James D. Hunnicutt, or
Atlanta, Professor Starnes or the Ex.
pertinent station, and william Newell,
state entomologlst.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

only two more days to buy Cactus
lard at less than wholesale prices,
quality considered; 3 lbs, zoe; 5 lbs,
soc; 10 lbs, 800; 50 lbs, $4.0e.
5.1s GRAF & Hayward.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Lard sale still on, Cactus lard. II
cents per pound at
5-1S GRAF & Hayward.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Turner takes pains, that's why his
trade grows all the time. You get
only best quality at Turner's. 5125
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

r. r Heller Of Cabezon, sandoyai
county, IS In albuquerque buying
stock for his general merchandise
store. He reports that the losses Of
sheep in his section will be com.
paratiyely small this season.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

II rained last night in the vicinity
OF Glorieta, quite heavily at Rivera
as travellers report this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

All cars stop at the bridge to let
passengers OF at Gibson & Seitz' ice
cream parlor. Sis
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

What is experience? A poor little
nut constructed from the ruins OF the
palace Of gold and marble called our
illusions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Take your harness and saddle work
to Gehring's; he has a flrst-class work
mar in leather. 4-37
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

FOR RENT-3 nicely furnished
rooms for light housekeeping, IL
Grand Ave. 5.52
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
CONGRESSMAN NORRIS
RENoMiNATEo

HASTINGS, Neb., May 12.-con
gresham George W. Norris was r.
nominated today BY the republicans =
the fifth congressional district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Ranchmen in town are Sacramento
Baca and Jesus GARLIC from the iva.
gon Mound country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Sick headache results from a dis
ordered stomach and Is quickly cured
by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

FOR RENT-6room residence with
bath. on Grand avenue. SIS. Apply
at The Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

When in need OF up.todate. stylish
Job work at rook-bottom prices, CON.
suit your own interests and The Op
tic ONCE at the same time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Terms at the Harvey resort are ad-
vertised in The Optics displayed col.
umns. 5.4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

What's the matter with Turner?
His meats are all right-none bet.
ter. 5-25
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Fresh vegetables daily at Papen's.
5.26
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Cape Testament at Boucher's. free
to every lady Saturday. $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Get wise. Buy best lard at lowest
prices. Only two more days.
5-18 Graaf & Hayward.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Your groceries are delivered prompt
" when ordered at Ryan & Blood's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Try a small crock OF Helms Daw-
son preserves-Ryan & Blood's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
WorId's Fair Rates.

The following rates to ST. Louis
and return will be In effect from Las
Vegas during the season covered by
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Season ticket, final limit Dec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Arkansas berries today and tomor
row at Ryan & Blood's. SIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Papen's speclalties-fresh eggs and
choice butter. 52s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12
They're Pure.

Ice cream sodas and egg drinks at
Gibson 9 seitz': SIS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Cape Testament at Boucher's, free
every lady Saturday. $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

China for decorating at Warnings.
ss 400
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

LOsT-Boy's gold rim glasses. Return
to Annex bar and get reward. $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Health seekers should drink egg
phosphate and egg chocolate Of Gih
son Z asitss $40
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Mining supplies at Behring's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-12

Ask the ticket agent about It.
w. w. LUCAS. Agent.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-08-19
TURKEY COMES TO TIME.
Presence Of American Warships Has
the Desired Effect.

Constantinople, Aug. 10. A satisfac-
tory solution of the American school
question has at last arrived. This mat
ter, which is the most important of the
American demands. was settled by eX-
tending to American schools the same
treatment as that accorded to schools
under the protection of other powers.
A settlement of other matters Affect
ing American interests in Turkey OF
secondary Importance has also been at
fected and Minister Leishman has tele-
graphed to Rear Admiral Jewett, in
command of the United States squad
ron sent to Smyrna. instructing him to
salute the batteries on land and depart.
The sitting of the council of minis
ters at which the settlement was agreed
upon was long one and it was not un-
til near its close that an agreement was
reached.
The delay in the settlement Is be-
lieved to have .been caused by the inter-
vention of the palace functionaries
whose policy in order TO retain the Sui
tan's favor. consists of combating the
rights and privileges of foreign sub
jects.
The reply not only gives assurances
that no discrimination shall be shown
in the future between American schools
and those of other nationalities, but.
incidentally, offers an indemnity in the
amount claimed, five thousand pounds
Turkish to the American citizen. Mrs.
Lane, as the price of property owned
by her.
The indemnity to be paid to Mrs.
Lane closes. 1t is believed. the only pc
cunisry claim pending against the
Turkish government
The Holly chieftain., 1904-08-19
the RvEscnIreLhI INCIDENT.
Russis Protests and Japan Justifsss
Her Action.

St Petersburg. Aug. i7.-By com.
mand Of the Emperor. Foreign Minis
ter Lsmsdorf has instructed NJ Nell
don. the Russian ambassador at Paris
to request that France. on behalf of
Russia. shall lodge a strong protest
with the French minister at Toxic. NJ.
Harmand. against what is described as
an outrageous violation OF Chinese neu-
trality and of universally recognized
principles of International law in
yolved In the japanese attack on the
Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ryes-
chitelni in a neutral harbor.
Toxic. Aug. 15-The Navy Depart
nent has issued the following state
ment covering the Che Foo incident:
According to reports received to
date the Asashimo and kasumi belong
Ing to the first destroyer fiotilla, Cap
tain Fu1imoto commanding were dis
patched in search OF the enemy's
ships scattered during the engagement
on the night Of August 10th. They
found vessel resembling one of the
enemy's destroyers and gave chase.
but lost her in the darkness.
Continuing the search they discov-
cred that she had entered the port of
Che Foo.
The Japanese ships waited outside
the port, but the Russian failed to
leave.
Captain Fujimoto. anticipating its
escape during the night If possible to
attack merchant vessels, entered Che
Foo with the two destroyers and
found the Ryeschitelni remaining un.
disarmed.
"Terashima was then sent to the
Russian vessel with message to the
effect that the Japanese commander
expected him to leave by dawn or sur
render
THE Russian commander refused to
comply with either demand, and while
the conference was still going on he
was heard instructing his men to blow
up the ship.
AT the same time he caught hold
OF Lieutenant Terashima and threw
him overheard.
Our interpreter was next thrown
overheard by some Russian sailors
and others among the sailors showed
signs of resistance.
while this was progressing the
forward magazine exploded, killing
some OF our men. We then captured
the destroyer and retired.
Our loss by the explosion was one
man killed and four men mortally
wounded.
Lieutenant Terashima, our inter-
prefer and nine others of the board
ing party were wounded"