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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23
indigestion Cured

IN one week with Drake, 3 Palmetto Wine. Send
postal card request foT free tile 70 Drake
iFormula Comp any. Chicag go So 3Wens ana
Minor Dr}g Co., pistrl bltlng al ents,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

The war between Roanoke and Peters
burg a little tussle for third place in
the list OF Virginia cities, goes brayely
on. and kurokl and Kuropatkin have
ceased 10 be interesting in those two
towns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

Mayor Harrison's effort to. advertise
Chicago with an exhibition of Bryan and
Parker as the stars IN a grand political
performance should be tipped in Its.
early growth by tie campaign managers
d. there are any.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

promotion which necessitatcd ibis leaving
here at once for i emf ucly. Tie groom
formerly resided at Lynchbnrg, ~ e.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23
5...tIack-the- Ripper" Cut.

John Evans, colored, was badly cut IL
THE hand By, m unknown negro last
night, Tho ambulance was called, his
wound was dressed and he vas sent
home. l..s.s,3
55s5 n. ii Kaln, in ehiploye Of he Rlehmolld
aTrai,sfcr Company, had a con estiye chill
a tho company IS Office yc&to1r' y about
Ss17 h ~ 1East Franklin Street, - tho am
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

The man VINO announces his support or
aay measure or any ticket, with an
s,Iol1gY for making the announcement
san. expect 10 Ne Of much force with
his support.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

There is a LOT Of nonsense and school
hoy play about this notification busi-.
nass. Why moi lei The campaign 20
right along. All The candidates know
tHay taye heen Nominated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23
cHoLERA IN F;ANTU Nj
Child Not Expected to Live From One
Hour to Another. But Cured BY chan1,
d berlaln's Cole Cholera and Dlarthoea

Child Not Expected to Live From One
H our to Another, But cured BY Cham,
berlaln's ole Cholera and Dlarrhoeag
Remedy. 5SSl ss,s \. y .s53i
Ruth. the little daughter OF p, n,
Dewey, of AgneWvIlle, Va, was seriously
Ill OF cholera infantum last summer. Y We \
gave heriup and did not expect herito8 live
from one hour 10 another he says. IT
happened to think 81 Chamber ain q Collie,
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy. and GOT
IA bottle OF 1t from tho store. IN five
hours 4 saw a chang for the better, We Z
kept on giving 1t, md before she had
taken tho half Of one small bottle she was :
Well, This remedy IS for sale BY all Il
drngglsts
SPECIAL WEEK END RATES RlcH.
Slsf OCEAN a G TY n SEA ISLE CRY
p I CAFE n N 50 4 ~ IA + q
souTH ER n RI lLvvAY,SYo OR X
I,s r I'VE r ~ III N e IAN D x BAETl. "a
M s2a5s I yn1' s e>HhsBsps,
el nXfny GtsaaSS eng
Hallway VIII sell special week end ex- IA
ay lSAstsc lS eaSe
good returning to .reach r lchm0ndt not
sas aa sllSTea
N6ss sla ana 5yS Hass Man stree pboaes
" a 3, w, WHsT RlRY. Y p, i, a.
SUNDAY i 3 HlxSuR g, y
ATLANTl COAST LlNE
R6 65GNNssaasas s!'R siip.
a3 Good going and rel urnl ng on regular
trains. Commencing sunday, May 18th
la0s. 2ss5 A55t Us & n,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

RE hoDest NAY u fight a ticket is 10
ri out u the preserves 81 ,be crowd
that p8t w me iiekst. and do youY
shooting fYosn without.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23
AZ M - snli4 Even,

Z They Spllt tsVeI 4 iIl3
BRIsTo z, TENN. July e TIE 4 4, !, R &
team at two special game leI.s to-day.
Tfe first game was Won by BE Stone
Gap, sd ore ! to o.. Us 81 d, b. u N
T It'll home team Won this afternoon, by
al scnras of 6 to 3. alss az. Z. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23
Tomorrow.

81 t,alyary sfsaptlstt church announces for
Tomorrow night. TS,I,'ortoIw " = n,orhlng iis
.thhnle is Bought Wilma
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

Mr.. Boniri Naturalized.
3yf Mr., & Louis Bonin who Is. well know,
Sherc, was naturailzed In tho Law and
Equity Court yesterday,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

i5e4S&eta tsabaeYeit tlss fIGtst@ed MS
ae4eaastA sp@sep, s,sa Mn now pro-
es.ss ~ f9srsstefgze u s,efere tbs nptiiiea-
ss5e e43ssnlaaseA aftJgsaS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

tf1fDmg sfsfysSesY rahts 70 rsad II
sgs,efp q " fiess4a ss,yst, ts4st stiDr uB@s
fsffssf IN s&sgs ssygsiFk afs sst4
sasI1,sas n sssssE se,s4ESS
IL 5sss8s faslts fas fsf IN MANI
tfsf1S6 q ~ sss,ss mr., W. st4ss@ b
fSsf fS&s.f4 q, N 4ss4sll
4 TEH H'gss sstgxFl asa wsx tEs1Dgbt
~ ss sAftSs6l te6ss& " ~ sS5ssiessgaDly
s,gg5ss&-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23

II att he iSeopls viii STRIFE against
bsef sas.ng and iake 70 Vegetables alto
aetsSsr they may i,eip ihe strikers and
ts.e tFs,st " eysrEs - terms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23
SPECIAL WEEK END RATES 8RlcH.5
N MO ND, IA, = q ATLANTIC sCIIY,g
oc EAN l-rY Sc a sLE clrY
SUNDAY II xCuRSIONs
ATLANTIC COAST LINZ +
&, sss 3 sI' o d y Y

< s75.l1 3 3UUN1 fHUN.e7 Il IT., "a 81
& Good going and ret turning on REGULAR
trains. Commencing Sunday, May 18th,
le0a. ] - 3a3l " IN 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-23
Very Serious Charge.

washington, July Goth.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
MISSOURI PACIFIC
and WABASH
PLANS SAID TO BE PERFECTED
FOR CONSOLIDATING
THE TWO BIG LINES
Plan Has Been Under Gould s Hat
For Some Time-Ramsey
Silent on Subject.

st. Louis, July 29.-Upon most ex-
cellent authority in the railroad world
it was learned here that plans are be-
ing perfected for the merging of the
Missouri Pacific and Wabash Rail
road systems as soon as George j.
Gould, president of the Missouri Pa
cifc, shall have returned from Europe
The plan embraces making Joseph
Ramsey, Jr., now present head of the
Wabash, president of both lines.
With the appointment Of Mr.. Ram
sey as chief executor of the merged
system the question Of who would sue
ceed Russell Harding, vice president
and general manager of the Missouri
Pacific, who recently resigned to ac-
cept an executive position with the
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton,
will have been disposed Of.
1t is an open secret among well-in
formed railroad men that Mr.. Gould
for long time has had under consid-
Grafton the feasibility of consolidate
ing his two leading railroads. With
this end in view it is believed he
brought about the consolidation of
his lines east of Pittsburg, and it is
known that his counsel are now at
work on a scheme for the merging Of
all the Gould lines west of Pittsburg.
The resignation Of Mr.. Harding and
the necessity of having a first-class
operating official are said to have in a
sense forced the issue. Mr.. Gould, as
president Of the Missouri Pacific, has
not the time to give to the system
which he desires. and in Mr.. Ramsey
it is believed he has picked the most
eligible man to take charge of the
combined properties. In st. Louis
Mr. Ramsey would be in the ideal
geographical position for operating
both systems. He has recently COM
pleted the Pittsburg extension of the
Wabash, which was built at great
cost.
Mr.. Ramsey last night refused to
confirm or deny the report Of the con-
but said any such deal
could not be effected until after the
return of Mr.. Gould from Europe in
He said Mr.. Harding
would remain in charge of the Mis-
souri, Pacific till that time.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infamed condition of the mucous lin
ing Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is infamed you have a
rupbling sound of imperfect hearing
and wen it is entirely closed, deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in
hammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to it's normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give one hundred dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure Send for cir
culars free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
For sale by A. G. Luken & Co. and
W. II. Sudhoff, Fifth and Main Sts
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
San Francisco and Return

From Chicago, Ill, $G1.00 going one
way via Canadian Pacific Ry.,
through the rld-famous Canadian
Rockies with their 600 miles of Stu
pendous Mountain Peaks, Awe Inspir-
ing Canons, and Mighty Cataracts.
Tickets good to go Aug. 18th to Sept.
10th, Proportionate rates from all 9TH
err points. All agents can sell tickets
by this route. For further informa-
ton and illustrated literature write,
A. G.. Shaw. Gent. Agt.. Chicago.
$4,000 California and Return.
Send 2 cent stamp for itinerary of
special personally conducted tours to
California, leaving Chicago August
18th and 25th, via the Chicago. Union
Pacific & North Western Line, ac-
count Triennial Conclave Knights
Templar at San Francisco. $50 round
trip from Chicago. Correspondingly
low rates from all points. A. H. Wag-
gener, % Fifth Avenue, Chicago, III.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Some Good League Work.
Chicago Record Herald. J

The city Of Scranton, Pa, does not
loom up very large on the map, but
when it comes to giving the country
an illustration of what can be done
by civic organization in the way of
suppressing gambling. and enforcing
the liquor laws it is big enough to de-
mand more than passing notice.
Three or four years ago Scranton
was in a political "slough of des-
pond.' Aldermen were in corrupt
partnership with evil-doers, the jury
system was rotten and wide-open gam
bling fourished. AS usual, when the
civic conscience is aroused, the work
of "cleaning up" the tow nfell to a
municipal league, and the work has
been done so thoroughly and SO tact
fully as to invite wide public atten-
ton and comment. The jury system
was finally changed so that convic-
tons are now the rule rather than the
exception, aldermen and other city
officials were indicted and gambling
implements and appurtenances worth
many thousands Of dollars were seized
and destroyed.
= With all this, however, the reading
public is more or less familiar. The
recent achievement of the municipal
league, which probably has no parallel
in the history Of such civic movements
is the agreement entered into be-
tween the league and large number
of the liquor dealers by which the lat
ter hav eagreed to pay the costs of
prosecution in the event Of any vio-
lation of the law. They have also
placed fund of $4,000 in the hands
of the league to prosecute any other
dealer who may be guilty Of violating
the liquor laws of the state. 1t is
also agreed that the agent of the
league and his representatives are to
have the right to inspect the prem
Uses of the saloon keeper at any time.
Only a most thorough and effective
campaign against law-breaking could
have resulted in bringing the saloon
keepers to such unusual terms.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
A Touchy Texas Mob.

Austin, Tex, July 3O.-John W. Lar
rimore, a negro school teacher and
Republican politician of state prom.
inence, was taken from his home at
Lockhart, thirty miles south of here,
by a mob of eight white men and shot
and killed. Mrs. Larrimore shot at
the members of the mob with a pistol
and she says she wounded one of
them. No arrests have been made
Larrimore is said to have made an
offensive remark which caused the at
tack on him.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
A Very Close Call.

"I stuck to my engine, although
every joint and every nerve was rack
ed with PAIN" writes C. w. Bellamy,
q locomotive fireman, Of Burlington,
Iowa. II was weak and pale, with
out any appetite and all run down.
As I was about to give up, I got q
bottle Of Electric Bitters, and after
taking it, I felt as well as ever
did in my life." Weak, sickly, run
down people always gain new life,
strength and vigor from their use.
Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed
by A. G. Luken & Co., price so cents.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Even a Sole Groans

under the torment Of neuralgia, when
every nerve in face or limb throbs
and jumps. Philosophy cannot en-
dure this agony but Perry Davis Pain
killer relieves it. Battle the affected
parts freely, keep them warm and
do not expose yourself to cold and
dampness. Medical science marches
right along, but it has not found the
equal of Painkiller in the treatment
Of neuralgia.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Impure Drinking Wtaer

is always a source Of danger; dysen-
terry and bowel troubles follow it's use,
every person should have handy a
bottle of Painkiller Perry Davis y,
which will quickly. cure these distress
ing ailments. Be careful and see
that the storekeeper does not pawn
off some worthless substitute upon
you as is sometimes done for the sake
of a few cents extra profit. Large
bottles 25 and so cents.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Low Rates to Boston via. Pennsyl-
vania Lines.

August 18th, 18th, and 18th, ex-
cursion tickets to Boston, account
National Encampmcnt Grand Army of
the Republic, will be sold from all
ticket stations on Pennsylvania lines.
For full informatioc regarding f" 'es.
time of trains, ETC., apply o local
ticket agent Of those LIES.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
$4,000 California and Return.
Personally Conducted Tour, Tent City
Club, to Coronado Beach. Cal.

A delightful summer tour, person.
ally conducted by representatives Of
the Pennsylvania and Santa Fe Lines.
Special train will leave Richmond
about eleven o'clock a. m. Tuesday,
August 10th. Fare for the round trip
from Richmond $3.50. Choice of di-
rect routes returning. For itinerary
and detail information address or APP
ply to C. w. Elmer,
Passenger and Ticket Agent.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
A HALF MILLION ACRES.

$4,000 to Colorado and Return.
Via Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western Line. Chicago to Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo, daily
throughout the summer. Correspond
ingly low rates from all points east.
Only one night to Denver from Chi
cago. Two fast trains daily. Tour
ist sleeping cars to Denver daily.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Domestic Troubles.

It is exceptional to find a family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessen
ed by having DR. Kings New Life
Pills around. Much trouble they save
by their great work in stomach and
liver troubles. They not only relieve
you but cure. Is cents at A. G. Luz
ken & Co. 8 drug store.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Reduced Fares to Cincinnati via Penn
sylvania Lines.

July 10th, 18th and 18th excursion
tickets to Cincinnati, account Annual
Meeting Grand Lodge, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, will be
sold from all ticket stations on the
Pennsylvania Lines. For information
regarding fares, time of trains, etc.,
call on Local Ticket Agent of those
Lines.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Child confesses WreckIng Train

Hopeston, ILL.,, July 30.-Blain Cas-.
tor and Weber Williams, lads eight
years old, have been arrested charged
with tampering with the switch which
was thrown and caused fatal wreck
on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois rail-
road here. Castor confessed and i'm
plicated Richard Kyle, fourteen, and
Porter Laird, twelve years old. Fire
man James Frame was killed and
three trainmen injured in the wreck.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Excursion Fares to West Baden and
French Lick Springs via Penn
Svlvania Lines.

July 22d to 18th, inclusive, excur-
sion tickets to West Baden and
French Lick Springs, account Meet
ing Of Commercial Law League of
America, will be sold fro mall stations
on the Pennsylvania lines. For in
formation regarding fares, time of
trains, ETC., apply to local ticket agent
of those lines.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
"The WAY to Co..

Every Sunday, excursions via the
Dayton & Western to Soldiers home
and Dayton, $1.00. Trains every
hour. Go any time you wish. A clean
and cool Sunday outing. No smoke,
no cinders, no dust. 7-tf
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Special Summer Tourist Fares via
Pennsylvania Lines.

Will be in effect June 25th to Sep
TENDER 3Oth. inclusive, to Colorado,
Utah, Wisconsin, South Dakota and
points in Southwest, For particulars
consult ticket agents Of Pennsylva-
MIA Lines.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
TWO Trainmen Killed.

Sharon Pa, July 30.-Running forty
miles an hour passenger train on
the PENNSYLVANIA railroad crashed
into an engine in head-on collision at
Sharpsville, causing the death of two
trainmen and the serious injury of
four others.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Word From J. B. Dougan.

Mr.. James F. Griffin received a card
from Mr.. John B. Dougan, written at
Dublin, Ireland. Mr. Dougan said
they were enjoying their trip hugely,
and the magnificent RiverLiffey was
sight worth seeing.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Excursion Rates to Middletown via.
PENNSYLVANIA Lines.

August End to 5th, inclusive, ex-
cursion tickets to Middletown, ac-
count annual fair, will be sold via the
Pennsylvania lines from Kokomo,
Richmond and intermediate stations.
For information regarding fares, time
Of trains, ETC., call on local ticket
agent.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
The North Western Line kussia-Ja-
pan Atlas.
pan Atlas.

Send ten cents in stamps for Rus
so-Japanese War Atlas issued by the
Chicago & Northwestern R'y. Three
fine; colored maps, each IA < 20
bound in convenient form for refer
ence. The Eastern situation shown in
'"ta;! with tables showing relative
;" "le oavai strength and anaL
cha; resources OF Russia and Japan.
Address A. M. Wagner, % Fifth
Avenue, Chicago, III.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Low Fares to Hagerstown via Penn
sylvania Lines.

July 26, 20 inclusive, account
Wayne County Fair, will be in effect
via Pennsylvania Lines from Rich
mond, Anderson and intermediate
ticket stations.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30

Unremitting care used in the con-
of Ideal Bread.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Ideal Bread stands unequaled.

Ideal is the pass word to the home
Of the hungry.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
Two Hours to Dayton.

Leave Richmond for Cedar Springs
and New Paris at 600 a. m. to 900
p. M, 1880 p. m. New Paris spe-
Gals at 1880 p. M, 1890 p. m.
Last through car east of West Alex
andria, 900 p. m.
Through rates, through tickets to
all points.
All entirely new cars; clean, COM
Portable and swift. For further in
formation call Home phone 269.
C. O. BAKER,
Agent.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30
B VEST
TABLE.

Leave Richmond for Eaton, West
Alexandria, Dayton, Troy, Piqua, Sid
ney, Lima, Xenia, Springfield, Column
bus, Hamilton and Cincinnati, every
hour, 700 a. m. to 900 and II 100 %.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30

For goodness sake eat Ideal Bread
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-30

Who cares? I'm fortified with an cyl
orado" iaunde,ed collar, 1.-The kind
hat don't melt down.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
CHINESE MIXING IN WAR.
Now Believed They are Only Waiting
Opportunity.

Berlin. March 25.-A communication
from welI-known diplomatist in Par
is is published by the semi-official
Post, in which it Is asserted that a
most pessimistic view is being taken
at Paris of the tension which is de-
clared to have undoubtedly set in be-
tween Russia and China. All fears
regarding the attitude Of China to-
ward the war seem, the statement
continues, to be approaching real
ization.
Dispatches have been received
from Pekin, stating that the Chinese
government still denies any Intention
of abandoning it's attitude of neutrality
but everything, the diplomats aver
goes to show that it is really only
waiting for a favorable opportunity
to take part in the hostilities.
The Russian government has re-
ceiyed similar reports from it's min
lister in Pekin and is taking measures
in consequence. f. w
In the last day or two an exchange
Of views of an exhaustive character
is said to have taken place between
the French and Russian governments
as to Lnlna's intervention in the war,
but no decision has yet been reached
as to the lines of action to be adopted
by France in this eventuality.
The answer Of the Chinese govern
ment to the threatening dispatches
sent in by Russia is awaited with
anyietV ,....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
RENEW ATTACK
ON PORT ARTHUR.
Second Daring Attempt of
Japanese to Bottle
Harbor.
COVERED BY COMMANDMENT
Seven Merchantmen Were Sunk at
Harbor's Mouth--Three Thousand
Japanese Officers and 8luejackets
Volunteered fore c,srIIous Duty.

~ London. March 25.-The Daily Tel
egraph publishes dispatch from its
Toxic correspondent under yester.
days date, which says:
"On the night Of March % the Jap.
anese fleet renewed the attempt to
bottle up Port Arthur Sixteen war.
ships escorted seven merchant steam
ers to the mouth of the harbor and
under cover of the bombardment the
steamers ran in and were sunk in de-
sired positions. Three thousand Jap
anese officers and blue jackets volur-
teered for this duty. An official re-
port is expected this afternoon"
London, March 25..-The Daily Tel
egraph's circumstantial report from
its Toxic correspondent that the Jap
anese succeeded in bottling up Port
Arthur on the night of March % Is
not confirmed from any other quarter.
The special dispatches to the other
morning papers announce no new de-
velopments in the situation, but throw
a few sidelights on the operations.
The Standards Tien Tsin CORE
spondent says that Viceroy Alexieir
renewed his demand for the with
drawal Of all Chinese officials and SOL
diers from Manchuria on the ground
that otherwise it would be impossible
to conduct the war properly.
The Daily Nails correspondents
give from Japanese sources some de-
tails of the condition of Port Arthur
which were gathered during a recent
visit of Chinese junk there. 1t is
asserted that boom had been placed
across the entrance to the roadstead
which was alive with mines so defect
i've and so carelessly laid as to equally
endanger both Russian and Japanese
vessels. The damaged Russian war
ships, these reports say, were repair
ed with such haste that it IS danger
GUS for them to leave their anchorage.
Eight battleships and cruisers and ten
torpedo boat destroyers are now unin-
jured and often leave the harbor, but
never go far from the forts.
Japanese naval officers praise the
quality of the Russian torpedo boat
destroyers, which, they confess, have
done excellent work, but they declare
that the Russian shells are badly
fused and fail to explode except when
they strike direct upon armor, and
that their charges of gun cotton are
insufficient to cause serious damage.
The Daily Nails Shanghai CORE
spondent says that the Japanese are
secretly engaging Chinese to act as IT.
regular correspondents.