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Provence.

A nice rain fell here last night.
which insures a bountiful yield Of
grain in this community.
Prof. T. b. Felts of Earl is here sell
ing fruit trees.
Prof. \. F. Jones will open a sum
mer school at this place Monday, July
G.
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Oougherty.

Lawrence Wade's bridge crew is
here working on the Rock Creek
bridge, two miles south of this place
Miss Guile Ford is here from Drake
visiting her sister, Miss Ethel Ford
Of This place.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

st. Petersburg. March 6.-Although
Almost four weeks have elapsed since
the japanese first attacked Port Ar
thur, here the war Is considered hard
ly begun.
Heavy land fighting, upon which the
fate of the campaign depends, is not
expected much before the end of April.
By this time Russia VIII have in the
field, exclusive of the large army .of
men required to guard the railroads,
four army corps. each with cavalry
division and an artillery brigade. All
that has happened so far or Is going
to happen until these forces are in the
field, Is considered, according to the
Russian views, to be nothing more
than the prologue to the real drama.
The Gripping of the Port Arthur
fleet was unfortunate in that it gave
the enemy command of the sea at the
very outset. 1t is, however. of rela-
lively small importance from the
standpoint OF the main strategy of the
war. whether Port Arthur stands or
falls. But as long as 1t holds out and
the fleet is harbored there it will con-
Btitute a potential menace which will
restrict and hamper Japan's opera
lions, and the Russians are determined
10 defend Port Arthur as heroically
rs they did Sebastopol.
No large garrisonS Will be retained
there; 10000 men are as good as 100,-
900 for defense, while the more men
the more mouths to feed. There are
enough provisions there now to last
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
Billion Dollar Grass.

.<When we introduced this remarkable
grass three years ago. little did we
dream 1t would be the most talked-of
grass in America. the biggest. quick.
hay producer on earth: but this has
come to pass.
Agr. Editors wrote about 1t, Agr. Col
1ege Professors lectured about 1t. Agr.
Institute Orators talked about 1t, while
in the farm home by the quiet fireside.
in the corner grocery, in the village
postoffice, at the creamery, at the de-
pot: in fact wherever farmers gath
cred, Salzer's Billion Dollar Grass, that
wonderful grass, good for to II tons
per acre. and lots of pasture besides.
is always a theme worthy of the FARM
er's voice.
Then comes Bromus Inermis. than
which there is no better grass or bet
ter permanent hay producer on earth.
Grows wherever soil is found. Then
the farmer talks about SalZer's Teo-
sinte. which will produce 100 stocks
from one kernel of seed, II IT. high. in
100 days, rich in nutrition and greedily
eaten by cattle, hogs. etc. and is good
for so tons of green food per acre.
Victoria Rape, which can be grown
at CSC ton, and Speltz at zoe a bu..
both great food for cattle. also come In
for their share In the discussion,
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS
and this notice to John A. Salzer Seed
CO., La Crosse, Wis. for their big cat
Alog and farm seed samples. CIV. N. W
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

for eight months. In addition there
will be division of Cossacks with
mountain batteries on the peninsula
to oppose landing and harass the enc
my If they succeed in investing the
city.
Viceroy Alexiefr still retains his
headquarters at Mukden. through
which 5000 or 1000 soldiers are pass
ing daily to the positions which the
main army will occupy. The Rus
slams believe that for military pur-
poses there is only one road over
which the Japanese can come from
Korea. All the troops landed at Che
mulpo. Mokpo and Chimnampo must
use the Picking road Consequently
the landing at Plaksin bay and the
other places on the east coast Of
northern Korea are not considered i'm
portant, the absence of roads prevent
ing these forces from combining with
the main body.
The Cossacks, mounted infantry and
will serve to harass the enemy in ev-
cry possible way. as well as to hold
him in check until the Russian main
armies and reserves are concentrated
and disposed. Sharp fighting may oc-
cur between the advance parties. but
nothing of a decisive character is ex-
pected.
The Russian plans contemplate TAX
ing no chances on the score of inferior
numbers. BY sheer weight of men and
guns, If nothing else, when the proper
time arrives. Russia counts on over
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

New York, March sport Arthur
will fall into our hands by Its own
weight. 1t has inadequate provisions
to stand a siege" said Baron Susit-
matu, former minister of communica-
ton and minister of the interior OF ia
pan, son-in-law of the Marquis Ito, and
for many years high in the councils OF
the Japanese empire. when seen last
night, Immediately on his arrival from
Yokohama.
Understand" continued the baron.
81 am on no official mission. but for
me to leave my country at this time
has some meaning You can drew your
own conclusions. am now on my way
to England. intending to sail from here
next Saturday, and l do not expect to
be idle. l want the great civilized ma
tions to understand the position and
purpose of Japan. l want to tell it.,
and l want to tell 1t to you.
I'VE do not want to ALLEVIATE moral
sympathy, and that we may not. want
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
JAPANESE ATTACK
VLADIVOSTOCk

Vladivostock, March GA fleet OF
cruisers appeared off this place at 125
O'Clock this afternoon and bombarded
the town and shore batteries for fifty
five minutes.
The feet approached from the direc-
tion of Askold island, at the east en-
trance to Ussuri bay, and about thirty
two miles southeast of Vladivostock.
Entering Ussuri bay the enemy
formed line of battle. but did not ap-
proach to close range.
They directed their fire against the
shore batteries and the town. but no
damage resulted, as most of their 200
lyd ddite shells failed to burst.
The Russian batteries. commanded
by Generals Vernonet and Artamon-
off. did not reply awaiting a closer ap-
proach of the enemy. The Japanese
fire ceased at 2:20 p. M. and the enemy
retired in the direction of Askold is
land.
simultaneously two torpedo boat de-
stroyers appeared near Askold island
and two more near Cape Maidel. The
Japanese ships were covered with ice.
The attack resulted in no loss to the
Russians, but cost the enemy 100000
roubles t$l00.000) in ammunition. Most
of the projectiles were six and twelve
| inch shells
The population of Vladyostock was
warned this morning of the presence on
the horizon of a hostile feet and the
prospect of attack during the day, but
1t remained tranquil.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
JAPANESE STATESMAN PREDICTS
PORT ARTHUR WILL SOON SURRENDER

1T to be understood that we realize the
Importance of carrying on this war
according to the rules OF international
law. and in the spirit Of the highest
modern civilization.
I'VE are fully prepared to fight sin
gle-handed. but we must avoid being
misjudged by other nations. 1t may be
necessary to explain some matters to
the civilized nations. and I am ready
to do it l left Yokohama February
10th. for the purpose, landed at Vic
toria, then went to Seattle and have
come across the continent and have
heard much sympathy for our cause,
for all of which am truly thankful.
Let me impress on you, and on all
of the people of these great United
States, that we are not carrying on this
war for any simply selfish purpose. un-
less battle for existence is selfish
ness. We have been compelled to take
the step we have taken, yes, COM
PEELED. for we have tried to avoid
trouble with Russia and have found it
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
RUSSIANS GETTING READY FOR THE WAR;
WHICH THEY SAY HAS HARDLY BEGUN

whelming the Japanese and rolling
them back through Korea. 1t is real
lied that the vastness of the theater
of war will make the protection Of the
railroad the sole means of transporta-
ton of troops and supplies from Eu
rope. one of the most difficult phases
of the Russian military problem. With
the Japanese in command OF the sea
there is always the possibly of their
landing small bodies of men in unex-
pected places to make incursions into
the interior to cut the railroad and
telegraph lines and blow up bridges;
but adequate measures are believed
to have been taken to guard against
such misfortune.
1t Is a mistake to suppose that the
Russians underestimate the prowess of
their adversaries. On the contrary.
the Japanese and their marvellous abil-
ity in determining ranges: yet Rus
SLAMS do not believe that the Japan
ese can successfully face the legions
OF the Gar. On the sea the maritime
life of the Japanese gives them a nat
ural advantage; but on land. where
belong all the traditions of the Rus
sian army, the men of me empire have
perfect faith born of their numerous
experiences with pagan tribes and the
fatalism inherent in the Russian char
acter. They believe that Asiatics can
not meet Europeans in battle array:
tnat yellow race cannot triumph
over white or heather over Chris
tianS.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Possiet Bay and Hunchun are clear
iy shown in the map. Kirin, the re-
puted objective point of the Mikado's
army, also is shown. as are Harbin and
Mukden. now the military centers in
Manchuria. To the northeast, ninety
miles from Possiet Bay. lies Vladivos-
tok, against which the operations of
the invading army also are reported to
be intended. From the land side the
latter city is not so we'll protected as
on the water front. A long narrow
bay leads to Vladivostok and both
sides of this passage are lined with
masked forts in which are disappear
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

| impossible.
I'VE hear that France is speaking
badly about us. We are sorry. We have
already forgotten what part France
took with Russia and Germany at the
close of the war with China. and we
mean to keep friendly relations with
her. IL possible. If she regards us as
her enemy on account of Russia. we
cannot help 1t, and must do the best
we can under the circumstances.
Our army and navy can combat with
with any single nation in the East, now
that we have no actual enemy on sea,
and we might not mind fighting with
France on the water. | do not think
that France could bring an army to us
very we'll. We would be very sorry for
any such conditions. Suppose France
interferes. there will be another nation
or two who would come to our help.
Then. If we were not able TO fight sin
gle-handed. but such conditions would
cause. convulsion of peace all over the
world"
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
WONDERS OF TEXAS
AN ALMOST UNKNOWN DISTRICT

Remarkable Box canon.-Hish Walls
Of Perpendicular Rock.-Masnifl-
cent View From Lofty chisos Noun
tains.
No more interesting area topo-
graphically and mineralogically is
found in Texas than that known as
the Big Bend OF the Rio Grande
Parts of this district have been
recently mapped by the United States
Geological Survey. acting In co-opera-
ton with the Texas Mineral Survey
of which Dr. w. b. Phillips is direct
or The area under consideration
embraces portions OF four quadran-
giles lying partly In Texas and partly
In Mexico. Only the Texas parts have
been mapped. Special interest at
taches to these maps from the fact
that the area covered by them
includes the Terlingua quicksilver dis
trict and the territory of the recent
cinnabar finds near San Vincente and
Boquillas.
The survey of this almost unknown
district has made known some striking
Topographic features. About ten miles
northwest OF Terllngua is a circular
area seven miles in diameter, called
'oOllIAIlO. IL 10 vi hu6S'
curved strata of lime rock standing
nearly on edge and slanting inward
like the slaves OF an inverted tub.
The depressed interior. though much
higher than the adjacent country. is
still about 1000 feet below the encir-
cling rim. The drainage from this
basin finds its exit through two
impossible narrow box canons. 1t
Is impossible to follow even on foot,
the course of either of these curious
streams. Several volcanic necks and
series of quartz-capped buttes are
features of the basin. The highest
point is a double peak on the south
west rim which was used by the sur
veyors as primary triangulation
point and named Fresno Peak.
Another feature worthy of note is
the grand canon of the Rio Grande,
distinguished from the many other
grand canons by the name Canon
of Santa Helene. 1t is of the box
type, with solid, perpendicular rock
walls. at the head of the canon
these walls are 500 feet high, at the
mouth 1900 feet. showing a surface
slant of 1000 feet upwards. though
down stream. The river enters the
canon at an elevation of 1900 feet and
leaves 1t at 2.1O0 feet, falling about 200
feet in fifteen miles. A short but high
dam in the canon would form a lake
forty miles long and change the course
o: the Rio Grande, sending 1t across
the flats within three miles OF Terlin-
qua and down the valley OF Terlingua
creek. The canon presents picturesque
possibilities for water storage.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

ing guns. In fact. because of Its land
locked and protected harbor Vladivos-
tok is called the eastern Bosporus.
The harbor itself is one of the safest
in the world, the water being SO deep
that war vessels can moor alongside
the arsenals. Visitors to Vladivostok
are never permitted near the hillsides.
so sedulously are the approaches to
the Notifications guarded. and the
Chinese and Koreans in the town are
ruled with a rod of iron. The few
merchants who carry on business do
so at their own risk. as they may be
ordered to leave the place at any mo-
ment.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
Cannot Close suez Canal.

ST. Petersburg. March Ga report
that the Egyptian government has Ic-
cided to close the Suez canal to the
Leilgerents. which Is discussed seri-
ously In the newspapers here. is
laughed at in official circles. where It
is pointed out that the international
regulations are OF a cast-iron charac-
ter and cannot be changed by Egypt.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

miss Nettie Blackmore, Min. y
neapolis, tells how any young
woman may be permanently
cured of monthly pains by taxi
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
"YoUNa WOMEN IL had frequent
headaches of severe nature, dark
spots before my eyes, and at my men
strual periods l suffered untold agony.
A member of the lodge advised me to
try Lydia &c. Pinkham's Vegc-
table Compound, but only scorned
good advice and felt that my case was
hopeless, but she kept at me until
bought a bottle and started taking
it. | soon had the best reason in the
world to change my opinion of the
medicine, rs each day my health inn
proved, and finally was entirely with
out pain at my mcnstruation periods.
l am most grateful."- NETTIE BLACK
MORE, 2s Central Ave, Minneapolis,
Minn.-s5ooo forfeit II original Of abovs kstts,
If there is anything about your
case about which you would
like special advice, write freely
to Mrs. Pinkham. She will hold
your letter in strict confidence.
She can surely help you, for no
person in America can speak
from n wider experience in treat
ing female ills. She has helped
hundreds of thousands of women
back to health. Her address is
Lynn, Mass; her advice Is free.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Archduke Ferdinand of Austria,
having eloped with a restaurant keep
er's daughter will furnish the yellow
press a months sensation, and, Incl
dentally, add to the disgust of the
business men of Europe with royalty
in general.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
JAPANESE BOf1BARD VLADIVOSTOCK
BUT RUSSIANS REPORT LITTLE DAMAGE

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The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

There are two reports from Con
s.antinople. One is that the Sultan is
paying his debts and the other is that
he is losing his mind. If the first
report is true, the other will be &C.
cepted without question.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Admiral Alexieff has bestowed near
ly barrelful of Crosses of st. George
upon Russians who participated in the
battle of Port Arthur. 1t will take a
whole train load of crosses to go
around II the Russians ever succeed
in gaining a good big victory.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

President Taylor of Vassar college
tells the New York alumnae that six
new buildings are needed at Vassar.
as $50 applications have been re.
ceived for the next entering class. al
though there is room for only 100.
Not even a Vassar girl cares to be
squeezed like that.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

A Brooklyn clergyman gave his be-
loved one monkey on stick for a
Christmas gift, and she broke the en-
gagement. No wonder, she thought
two monkeys would be more than she
could manage.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

The dressmakers' trust of Chicago
announces that it has been formed to
give the women the benefit OF the lat
est fashions; also doubtless of an inn
proved style of bill.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Medical experts are reported to
have discovered that appendicitis is
caused by germ. Now we may ex-
pect to hear at any time that the
broken leg is due to microbes.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

81 think the present way of cele-
brating the Fourth is stupid, but
have no less stupid way to suggest,
says Prof. William James. That's
your true philosopher!
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

The fastidious Hartford Post ask
why tidy and neat woman will hold
dirty scent piece between her lips
while she adjusts her gloves?" Per
haps because her hands are fully oc-
cupied.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

The London Daily Telegraph denies
that j. Pierpont Morgan offered $780,
900 or any other sum for The original
MSS. Of the first book of Milton's Para
disc Lost, but 1t cannot deny that he
paid $1,000 for a Boston toy terrier.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

When a mother takes her boy to
school, and tells the teacher he is 80
sensitive" it means that she wants
to do all the licking herself.-Atchison
Globe.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

The marvels of the N-rays and X
rays interest scientists. But the
world in general is fighting for the
s-rays.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Uncle Sam has already shipped
100000 barrels of apples over the
bounding sea this season, and still
has plenty left for eating, apple sass
and cider.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

''ft is pity" says a college profess
sor, that Lincoln had not more cul-
ture and refinement" Nevertheless,
the rest of us think pretty well Of
Abe.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

According to Prof. Watt the boy OF
to-day is "A sitter" The professor
should get out more and watch this
young hopeful in action.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

There has been a drop in the price
of radium. 1t is worth only 100000
a pound now. Pretty soon 1t will be
possible to get a pound of radium for
a dozen of eggs.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Sir Alfred Austin's efforts have
dropped to that point in popular cs-
TEEN here they are not even parodied
in the American newspapers.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Rudyard Kipling grinding out paro-
dies on the old English poets is n
spectacle to make the author of the
"Recessional" turn over in his grave.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Love beats warm in man and maid
way down in Maine" when an
clipping pair will travel twenty-five
miles on snowshoes to be married.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Secretary Shaw has decided that
frogs legs are poultry. Now the
question arises, is a rog-in-the-throat
a wishbone?
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Apparently. the Czar has never
heard of David Harum's version OF
the golden rule: DO to others as
they'd do to you. but do 1t fust."
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Having held up a Mexican stage and
murdered six passengers. the Yaqui
Indians have become spiced food for
the dime novel fiend.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Those men who are sending offers
of marriage to Mrs. Maybrlck must
think she has not yet had enough
trouble to satisfy her
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

War would probably be the most
horrible thing in the world If 1t were
not for the comic valentine.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

American millers will do all they
can in business way to mitigate the
horrors of war in the orient.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
COLORADO

An Iowa professor says Latin Is
foolish. He is not holding Latin
chair.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

It's an evil conhagration that brings
r.body good. Twenty-Five hundred
housesmiths. idle in New York, are
looking forward with new courage to
the prospect of good jobs in Balti-
more.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11
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The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Not that it makes any particular
difference--but what has become or
John l.. Sullivan?
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

ally overcoming the handicap he has
In not starting in life as poor boy.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

"Why is it," asked the originator of
fool questions, that fat men are near
ly always good natured?" II suppose.
rejoined the student OF human nature.
'its because they are too short-winded
to fight"
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

Art-Now money is really minor con
sideration. Hen-With me it's minu!
consideration.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

The continual changing of ones
mind Is apt to wear it out.
The Springfield herald., 1904-03-11

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sent' Soc. Tin form OF Chocoinie Costed Pnls,
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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-11-09
Musical Taste.

Say, par'
well, what?
why does that man In the band
run the trombone down his throatY
Il suppose 1t is because he has a
taste for music."-Town Topics.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1904-11-09
Public Sale
of Valuable
Personal Property.

The undersigned, Susan H. Nelson. Admin
lstratrlX OF the lateThos. NJ. Nelson will offer
AT Pubhc sale TO the highest bidder on
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER "a, 1904.
at Severn" near Boyce, Clarke County. Va
the following personal property:
Twenty-Five Cattle, including cows. bejfers
and calves
One registered Hereford Bull. Magic
Duke" H'N
Three Brood Sows.
sixteen young Hogs and Pigs.
SiN sheep, including a valuable Buck.
one buggy and set of single harness. driy-
ing bride and collar, one riding saddle and
priuie' three halters. four COW chains. one
grim stone. one cutting-box, one water cart
etc. '""' W." H.
SUSAN III. NELSON.
ADMINISTRATIVE Of Thos NJ. Nelson
sale 10 begin at II O'Clock. am
4. '. Neville, Auctioneer uo,ds